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Orange County Observer in Hillsborough, North Carolina

03 Dec 1903

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Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

Page

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Sale of Land for Taxes in Hillsboro Orange County

Sheriff notices list numerous delinquents in Hillsboro and Cedar Grove and Little River townships with land parcels ranging from 1 town lot to several hundred acres, all overdue tax amounts. Sale to begin December 21 1903 at Hillsboro Court House with daily continuation until sold. Other axles will follow as lists are completed.

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Hillsboro Andrews J. H Eaton Place Arch Calvin Stephen Watson Stephen, Jr Adams Jeff Albright, Inc Binghams Borland Bettie Eno Geo Compton Joe Carter Aaron Fair Ground Cobb Chas Cheeks Clark Jeck Hills Creek Couch Ann Durham Dunnegan Jerry Efland Nelson Ennox R. R Riley. Hawkins Fawcette Wm., Jr Hannah Brownsville Patterson Fancette Thes. H Gordon Lucy Home Place Green Goston Workman Graham A. H Gilbert, Inc. A Miner Harvey Abram McGowans Creek Ae J. W Holtland Holoway J. W Hill Cr Howard Caroline Turkey Cr Henderson Mrs Annie B Hamner Hal Alex Fst Jordan Jas. D C. G Alex W Johnson Margaret Hill Rd H. P Jones Ral Kirkland Jennie Kiry Albert Kenton Harriett Slate Ridge Kirl Adolphus Letta Joseph Cates Cr Wray Robert L Slate Redze Mebane Isaac Murray McMer CT Chang Abud Moore Agnes Levi B. F Rocky Run McCully Eliza Mill Cr McCuley Peter Nichols, Joe Helrs N. Hillsboro Newman, W. Ed Noah, Wm Bingham Oldham Frank McGowans Cr Oliver Lemon Brownville Tickett Henry Paul Susan McGowan Cr Pender Pry Back Shanklin Jno McG Sykes Nancy Strayhorn Fno Squires Susan E Scarlette Wylie New Hone White James Ben. F Mary J F. G Woods Margarett Warren Mary Ann Mars Hill Forrester Cr Ward Hall Wilson Webb Sarah K Walker Calvin Heirs Walter, Inc Crabtree Whitfield Bedford Cedar Grove Township Allison Dallas Bowling Ino. Heirs Dev Wm. E Gattis Tom Will Patillo Haith Storgs C Parker, Robt L. R Parker, Sam Lynch Rudd Wilkerson Anoe Cr John K. Hughes Sherff Orange County
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War prevented by delay in Mason and Slidell case

Lord Lyons faced an ultimatum on Mason and Slidell. Seward pressed for surrender within twelve hours, risking war. Lyons defied orders and kept the line open. By dawn the Confederate envoys were promised, and the crisis was averted without conflict.

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Seward Lord Lyons Mason Mason and Slidell Slidell Lyons James Gazette
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Seeks Shelter in Denver Poorhouse Veteran John Crump

John Crump a 100 year old mulatto son of a southern planter seeks shelter in the Denver poorhouse. He served under Admiral Farragut and was severely wounded at the Mobile Bay battle.

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John Crump
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Growth of Card Playing Now Recognized in Homes

A West Fourteenth Street card playing school proprietor notes card games are a common home amusement. Families host weekly gatherings, playing bridge whist or progressive whist for pennies or nickels, with prize winners publicized in newspapers and money pooled in a box.

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West Fourteenth Street Euchres New York Press
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Southern Railway Announces Winter Excursion Tickets South

The Southern Railway offers round trip Winter Excursion tickets to South resorts starting October 15 1903 with travel to North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Nassau and Cuba via Porto Rico Cuba. Tickets on sale through April 30 1904 return by May 31 1904. Includes Pollman drawing room sleeping cars dining service and full traveler comfort. Further information from ticket agents.

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Raiway North South Carolina Georgia Florida Pineburt N. C Camden Aiken Summerville 8. C Charleston Auguste Savanish Branewick Jekyl Island Jhomarville Jacksonville St. Augustine Ormond Daytons Palm Beach Rocksedge Miami Tampa Fla Nassau Cuba Porto Rico Southern Railway Arkvesrest
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Ideal Winter Resorts in Land of the Sky and Sapphire Country

The Southern Railway promotes ideal winter resorts including Asheville Hot Springs Hendersonville Tryon Brevard and Lake Toxaway. The climate is praised as unparallelled and suitable for invalids athletes and all, with convenient through sleeping cars from major cities and tourist tickets at low rates.

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Southern Railway Asheville N. C Hot Springs Hendersonville N C Tryon N.C Brevard Lake Toxaway
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Gulf Coast Resorts Tickets On Sale For Winter Tour

The Gulf Coast Resorts in Mobile New Orleans Mexico and California announce Winter Tourist tickets via Southern Railway. Tickets available through April 30 1904 with return passage by May 31 1904. Elegant train service on the Washington and Southwestern Limited and Sunset Limited. See a ticket agent for details.

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Gulf Coast Mexico California Southern Railway Washington and Southwestern Limited Sunset Pesrest
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Little River Township Carden Jno. S Clayton P. L Still House Cole, Thos. A New Sharon Dunnegan, Chas. R P. K Dezern, Inc Thos. J Merideth Massey, Coghill & Vandergrif Mary Bethany A. J P. G Link Mrs. Fannie B. W J. Sam Mohun Perry, Jerry Roberts Sarah A Ray, Jas. L O. A Russell Rountree P. J F. C Turner, Inc. K Turner Cox Mill Terry Thompson Martha Wiliams Wstrirs T. S L. E Caldwell H. L D. W M. R Chapel Hill Township Allen Atwater Ernest Rich Alston Annie Jas Brewer H. B Blackwood M. C Minnie Cross Cornelia C. H Coton N. H Cotton Reuben Davis C. Hill Davis. Thos Geo. T Ellis Jas. S Edwards. Cain Zeta Psi Fraternity Phi. Kappa Willis J B. C Hutchins Moses Hargraves Hunt, Morris Hogan Mack Hardie Heirs Jery Jesse M Holly Florence Jas. T Haim Harrison Joinson Wm. J Nancy E Benton Lloyd Mrs. Parmelia R. H Long Virgil Acca W. D Fanny Eli Merritte Erritte Louis McDade Mina Jas. Y Mentte Robt. H Mytich Thos. M Neville Willis P. C Peason W. N Chas. Sr Pritchard Antonette Pickett W. H Sina Rogers Samuel Sr Sparrow J. T Stroud Robt Snipes Esther Tenny O. B Trice Teague RB. E Ward, Inc Weaver Wm Weaver Fred Jas. A Whitted Bingham Township Louisiana C. C W. G Atroter Guilf Terrills Creek Bane . Ward Haw R Terrills Cates Cates, Inc. T Meergans Cr Conklin Collins Cr Creawford Cave Cr Collins , Cr Cheek R. F Dodson Thos. F Sallie C Cane Cr Doison D. Herry Terrell Cr Edwards Terrell Elbert Manly Faucette Cane Fox Anderon Haw River Garrett Manuel Glossen & Glossen Hoige Harve Nathan Hunter Fllen Kirkpatrick Toms Cr Bambambam Leclev Thos. P Tom Cr Lasley Correlia Laclev, Johncon, Heirs C. Cr Lilovd Morow H. Frank Stone L. H Smith Jas. L Suegs Chas. S Thos. W F. P Admi Tarentine W. J Wagoner Alvix Jas. H R. L. Vernon Trav Pass J. H. Wood Charlotte The Mobile New Orleans VIA
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