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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
3
Office opens at 8 00 a m and closes at 6 30 p m. East bound mail closes 8 25 a m and 3 25 p m. West bound mail closes 10 00 a m and 4 30 p m. Money order books close 4 00 p m. Charles G Rosemond P M.
Marriage of Frank Cameron and Sarah Smith on November 28 1906 at Cedar Grove officiated by S J Hall. Notes on a burn injury to Silas Drake and other local happenings including obituaries and Thanksgiving visits among residents of Hillsboro Cedar Grove and Raleigh.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners convened at the courthouse with John Feens Joseph W Pickett and Sterling Browning reelected as members. McAdams was reappointed chairman Laus bound as register of deeds and ex officio clerk of the board. Sheriff Andrews and Treasurer Parish sworn in. Maj Hamilton posted bonds and Gattis was re elected county attorney. The board adjourned to Thursday with further proceedings next week.
Sheriff S. W. Andrews urges Orange County taxpayers to settle 1905 and 1906 taxes to avoid costs, listing appointment dates at Cheek's Crossing Efland Meredith Schley Cedar Grove Carr Take Chapel Hill and University plus retail notices from local merchants promoting Christmas items and fur buyers.
Wm. H. Newman and The West End Grocery Co advertise Christmas staples. They seek 1,000 bushels each of peas and corn 500 bushels Irish potatoes 500 dozen eggs and all kinds of produce at top prices. Shoes and dry goods stock is advertised as complete.
Rev W E A Wilséi, former leader of the Hillsboro colored Methodist church, has been sent to Graham by Conference. He served Hillsboro four years, with his people petitioning for a fifth year due to satisfaction with his work. The Observer notes his reliability and merit.
John Laws Clerk of the Board certifies a true statement for the Board of Commissioners of Orange County for the year ending December 1 1906. It lists J F McAdams 17 days at 2 per day 34.00 218 miles at 5 cents per mile 10.90 J W Pickett 17 days at 2 per day 34.00 234 miles at 5 cents per mile 11.70 S T Browning 244 miles at 5 cents per mile 12.201 46.20 Total 136.20
A large Christmas tree filled with candies oranges apples and grapes would bring joy to Sunday School children in Orange County. The item promises abundant sweets and fruit for the young readers.
An ad touts Battle Axe shoes sold by Durham Parish Co in Hillsboro North Carolina. It vows top QUALITY through perfect leather lining facings and wax and claims the brand leads competitors. The copy emphasizes high standards and world renowned status.
Mrs M L Taylor and Sister invite shoppers to a large stock of trimmed hats for December and Christmas trade at reduced prices. A niece line of furs, latest millinery styles, notions, jewelry, steel engravings, and pictures fill the store. They boast the largest stock yet and offer prices to entice buyers.
A cheerful Santa Claus diary promotes a selection of gifts including fountain pens pictures rugs French plate mirrors books teachers Bibles dolls and toys. It highlights a place where Santa spends his time as the source for pleasing children and getting value for money.
An administrator named WM. J. Miller notifies all debtors to pay immediately and require any claims against the estate to be presented by December 3, 1907. The notice is dated December 3, 1906.
The town tax book for 1906 has been turned over to me for collection and I am ready to receipt the taxes. The money is badly needed by the town and all persons will please come at once, or pay if you can not come, I will issue receipts.
The ad promotes Fresh Bread every Friday evening and fresh foods at Fancy Grocery Company. It highlights New Quaker Oats fresh grits lowney candies cream cheese beech nut chip beef fresh cakes and crackers and claims the best tea in town at 75 cents per pound.
An advertisement lists mink prices: No 1 small $3.00, medium $3.50, large $4.00, with payment details attributed to J.D. in Burlington. The text is fragmented but centers on fur pricing and a local payee.
Having qualified as Administrator upon the estate of Wm. S. Gray deceased I notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them by October 5 1907 or they will be barred and all indebted to the estate should make immediate payment This 5th day of October 1906 F M TILLEY
West End Grocery Company near depot promotes a broad range of items. Good shoes dress goods rubbers underwear sewing machines and a variety of food to satisfy customers with a square deal. William H. Newman signs the notice.
In the Superior Court S J Hall administrator of Miss Jane Carden deceased sues Ishmael J Carden and others, heirs at law. A special proceeding seeks an order to sell estate land to pay debts. Defendants must appear before the Clerk in Hillsboro on December 3 1906 to answer the petition or face relief.
Allen B R Hayes announces as executor of W N Riley Estate all creditors must present claims by November 7 1907 and all debts owed must be paid promptly. Any claims not presented by the deadline will be barred. This notice dated November 7 1906.
A boy resists carrying dirt up stairs but learns perseverance when he helps with a community garden project. His father expresses disappointment yet supports the boy’s return to labor. The scene shifts to reading about Johnson and Boswell, then a food ad interrupts the domestic vignette.
Administrator John R Kenson notifies all who owe the estate to pay promptly and all claimants to present verified claims by October 5 1907 or be barred from recovery.
A Virginia governor recipient letter extols L in M paint noting its long-standing state presence since the 19th century. It claims broad use across classes and churches, praising cost and durability with L. M. Zine hardening properties. Sellers J W and J C Webb in Hillsboro are listed as distributors.
Notice to Margaret Woods that on June 4, 1906 the land in Hillsboro Township was sold by the Orange County Sheriff for 1905 taxes and bid in by W. H. Newman. If not settled by June 4, 1907, Newman will claim title. Dated November 14, 1906.
The Hillsboro Book Store announces receipt of most new school books and expects a full supply in a few days. They will exchange all public school books and offer all school supplies at lowest cash prices for teachers in Orange County.
G D Mattox, a special operator ten miles below Lynchburg, says he is not responsible for Thursday's wreck. He claims he has been at his boarding place most of the time and would welcome a court investigation to prove his innocence.
A man known as Mountain Joe pushes a wheelbarrow from New York toward El Paso Texas covering 2500 miles. He started November 16 on an alleged wager and earns by giving lectures along the route. He travels with a tent and show paraphernalia in the wheelbarrow.
The Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company bought a building at Forty sixth Street and Eighth Avenue to open a department store and bank for Negroes around May 1. It will be the first large scale enterprise of its kind in the North, with existing stores in Plainfield New Jersey Baltimore and Savannah.
A jury found Henry Fews not guilty of assault with intent to murder in the Will Solomon and Charles Adams case tied to the Macon centennial fair riot. He was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for other charges.
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