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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
3
County publication lists Southern Railway timetable effective April 19, 1905, with West and East bound trains and connections at Hillsboro. It also notes local items including an oyster supper, charitable notices, patient cures, church talks, missing horses recovered, and various ads and community updates.
Report from Bo cy Pa notes W. Moore, a machinist, injures his hand in an electrical furnace. Bucklen’s Arriva Salve advertised as fastest healer for burns, wounds and sores. Available at Tugstore for 1.60 dollars for six months at 50 cents.
Administrator J. R. Kenson notifies all indebted persons to pay immediately and all claims against Martha K. E. Thompson estate to be exhibited by January 13, 1907. If not, action will be pursued for recovery. Dated January 13, 1906.
Letter from a reader favors Orange County issuing bonds to build roads and proposes a Road Commission with regional representation to manage public road work. The Observer invites countywide discussion and requests concise communications.
Governor trims W Marray sentence from two years imprisonment to a fine and costs totaling 400 dollars. Murray must appear at the next Durham Criminal Court term in 1908 prove character. Bond posted by friends reduces total costs to 1 150 dollars. The report also notes local generosity and a public reflection on community loyalties.
Gro W. Curiston, town tax collector, requests all residents to settle 1905 town taxes and receipts will be provided. The note notes a sleet storm on Thursday and Friday caused heavy damage to trees and telephone lines, described as the most destructive in years.
Administrator B Forrest notifies all creditors to present claims against A W Dor estate by January 39 1907 and that he will apply to the court for discharge. Pursuant to a Orange County Superior Court order W P Gertee administrator of Stephen Whitted deceased sells by public auction at Hills Grove Township on a tract of about 14 acres to pay debts.
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