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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
3
The County Observer announces advertising rates and terms for notices and periods. Rates include a one dollar advance payment and twenty three cents per line for select advertising. publication policies and submission methods are noted for readers and merchants.
Through and local trains schedules for East and West bound routes listed for Hillsboro and neighboring towns. Advertisements include Masonic picnic, store updates, school opening, and local health remedy endorsements with local names and firms cited.
Activities planned for Saturday morning include a prayer by Taxson Watters and remarks by O. M. Gattis and Francis D. Winston. The programme features band music, a welcome address, an officer installation by M. C. Noble, and a collection for the Oxford Orphan Asylum.
The New York Star announces a daily bicycle prize and other rewards for the largest word lists formed from THE NEW YORK STAR letters. Prizes include watches dishes silverware and a 1899 bicycle choice of ladies gentlemen or juvenile models. Subscriptions required with stamps. contest runs June 26 to August 21 1899.
A North Carolina First Regiment will arrive at Hillsboro on August 14 to be quartered at the Occoneechee Hotel. Dinner for baskets is free for families and two cents for others, with refreshments sold on the grounds. Proceeds aid Oxford Asylum orphans. Also notes Eagle Lodge gathering and a Band concert at the courthouse.
An aspiring writer asks which magazine offers the quickest ascent and is told a sensational answer about contributing a highly articles for a powder magazine. The prompt centers on bold, risky career advice and the allure of rapid success in publishing.
Miss HWeartt will rehearse at the private school with the pupils. The exercises are set for August 28 in the year 1899.
Orange Superior Court convenes next Monday August 7 with Judge Geo H Brown Jr presiding. Forty one civil docket cases about three on appearance and about fifty criminal cases. one dozen prisoners in jail. list of jurors announced. county commissioners to meet. subscription payments urged. Bull factory sign update noted.
On August 25 the late Miss Beile Lynch estate, under Superior Court Special Proceedings, offers for sale two farms near Willsboro and Fairfield church plus land in Mrs. Mary Lynch’s parcels. Auction includes 185 acres with dwelling and outbuildings, and several lots described with bearings, corners, and chain measurements. Terms: half payment in 6 months with interest. sale at 12 noon. I J Hall Commissioner.
ATE BOARD announces improved facilities to host boarders daily weekly or monthly. Henry Krichak reports readiness to accommodate seekers with flexible terms and enhanced amenities.
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