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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
Local items report Graham property sale on Tryon and Wake streets for 2525 dollars, executor and administrator notices for D M Sykes Lucy Freeland Eugene Parker and other estates. Church appointments and conference moves noted along with a firework ordinance suspension for Dec 24–25 1906 in Hillsboro. Major Hamilton ill with cold and pension warrants issued to veterans.
Town rules suspend section six of Hillsboro ordinances prescribing a twenty five dollar fine for discharging guns pistols or fireworks within town limits with ten dollars allotted to informers. Mayor may grant special exemptions and must report names to the Board of Commissioners at each monthly meeting.
J T Sykes administrator notifies creditors to pay debts and claimants to present their demands by December 14 1907 or be barred. Notice dated December 14 1906.
Gen G B Anderson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its annual meeting on December 11 at 11 a m and re elected the old board: President Miss Rebecca Cameron first vice president Miss Sarah F Webb second vice president Miss Rebecca Hill recording secretary Miss Rebecca Cameron corresponding secretary Miss Lily Hamilton treasurer Miss Henrietta Collins historian Miss Margaret Norwood register Mrs S P Watters chaplain Rev S Paxson Watters. The chapter has twenty six members of whom seven are non resident.
Administrator William J. Miller notifies all indebted persons to pay promptly and all claimants to present their claims by December 3, 1907 or be barred from recovery. Published December 3, 1906.
John Laws Clerk certifies the 1906 totals for board attendance days, miles traveled, and money allowed. J F McAdams shows 17 days at 2 a day and 218 miles at 5 per mile totaling 44.90. J W Pickett records 234 miles at 5 cents and 11.70. H T Browning reports 244 miles at 5 cents equaling 12.20. Overall amounts listed sum to 136.20 for one member and 45.70 for another.
Notice states all judgments mortgages and accounts due to James Webb Jim & Brother are in hands for auction. Debtors urged to call at Graham trustee office to pay in appreciation of indulgence given. November 24 1906.
Notice to parties due the estate of Dr D C Parris urges settlement to avoid court action. Administrator D C Parks warns of judgments, homestead attachment, and land sales for nonpayment as of November 26 1906 in Hillsboro Township Orange County North Carolina.
Orange County Sheriff S. W. Andrews announces tax collection rounds across multiple towns and stores from late November to December. He pressures unpaid 1906 taxes and even 1905 dues, urging all taxpayers to appear at listed locations and times to settle debts before legal action.
A. W. Graham titled as Executor announces the estate settlement for Lucy Freeland. He calls creditors to pay promptly and file claims by December 15, 1907, or be barred from recovery. Claims may be filed with Maj. John Graham. dated December 15, 1906.
For sale two business houses on King Street with contact for particulars to GEO. F. OVERAKER.
A Durham Parish Co. advertisement from Hillsboro North Carolina touts Battle Axe shoes as world renowned. It emphasizes strict quality in leather lining facings and wax and claims superior selection as the key to perfection.
The Hillsboro Book Store advertises a holiday selection of gifts including a fountain pen picture rug French plate mirror books teacher's Bible dolls and toys. Santa Claus is associated with the shop as a promotional figure inviting customers to find value and variety for children.
A Christmas display at Fancy Grocery Co in Santa Claus Headquarters promises abundant treats for Sunday School children in Orange County. Candies oranges apples and grapes fill a large tree to delight youngsters this season.
A Hillsboro store promotes a broad holiday catalog including calendars post cards Christmas cards pictures china novel ties and other gifts announcing the shop as headquarters for variety during the Christmas season.
J R Kenson administrator, qualified to manage the estate of D S Ray, calls all claimants to file by October 29 1907 or be barred from recovery. Debtors urged to make immediate payment. Notice dated October 29 1906.
Mrs M L Taylor and Sister offer a large stock for Christmas trade with trimmed hats furs notions jewelry steel engravings and pictures. They advertise greatly reduced prices and urge customers to examine goods and compare prices.
Wanted 1 000 bushels peas any kind 1 000 bushels corn 500 bushels Irish potatoes 500 dozen eggs. All kinds produce and stock of shoes and dry goods complete. From Wm H Newman manager West End Grocery Co.
Finest Florida oranges priced at 3.75 dollars per box after December 15 are advertised at the FIRWORKS headquarters.
W. N. Riley and all claimants are notified to present properly authenticated claims against the estate of Allen R. Hayes, executor, by November 7, 1906, otherwise recovery actions may be pursued.
The town tax book for 1906 has been turned over to me for collection. I am ready to receipt for the taxes and urge all residents to settle promptly. If convenient, I will call on you to collect or you may come forward to pay. A. J. Gordon, Town Tax Collector.
Advertisement fragment lists mink prices from $3.00 to $4.00 and features endorsements for L and M Paint by Longman and Martinez. Mentions shops H. W. and J. C. Webb in Hillsboro North Carolina and Governor Claud A. Swanson of Virginia in a letter praising the product. Endorsing notes hail paint durability and church donations.
An advertisement for Fancy Grocery Company touts Fresh Bread every Friday evening and a range of items including New Quaker Dates Fresh Grits Fresh Lowney Candies Cream Cheese Beech Nut Chip Beef and Fresh Cakes and Crackers. It claims best ea at 75 cents per pound and invites customers to try.
Parks & HedgPeth of Hillsboro North Carolina announce all accounts are placed in the hands of C D Turner for collection. He has full power to enforce collection. Debtors advised to see him. January 17 1906.
In Baltimore on December 18 flour and butter cheese sugar stayed steady while wheat and corn eased. Spot wheat 74 to 74 3-8. old corn 50 1-4, new 48 1-4. southern new white corn 46 4 to 48?. oats quiet No 2 mixed 39. rye 76 to 77. Eggs unchanged at 26 to 23. Charlotte Produce Market reports chickens and hens with limited readable figures and mixed oats and cotton seed values amid sparse details.
A roundup of brief items includes the Pure Food Commission near Lexington to test whisky, Bishop Seymour of Springfield dies of pneumonia, China riots in Ping-Kiang, 60 Japanese sailors drowned near Chitose, home moonshine killings in Elkin West Virginia, and a host of other short notes from public health to industry and politics. Indianapolis reports a 219 154 population.
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