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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
3
The page blends community notices from Orange County with medical testimonials and family updates. It mentions Davison Dodson administrator, a judge appointed in Durham, a wedding notice, potions for ailments, Easter and Lent dates, and local tax reminders.
Reader asks why this is a leap year and how the Gregory XII rule works. It outlines the four year cycle, compensation of extra fractions, and the four hundred year correction that drops one leap year every century except when a full day is added in the four hundredth year. It also notes local notices and other items in Orange County, including public meetings and advertisements.
Notice is given that qualified executor is appointed for the estate of Miss Ann Wiltinens deceased. All persons indebted to or claiming against the estate must present their claims to the undersigned by a stated date at Penarth. The notice warns of legal action if requirements are not met.
Notice of sale by court to satisfy mortgage and costs. Property in Hitecounty, including township land described by deeds, to be sold to highest bidder at noon at the courthouse. Purchaser to receive rights in the lands and wheat and cotton growing on the property. Date provided as the sthday of evr. John Wowilkeron listed as mortgage holder.
Treasurer Joseph G. Brown of the Vance Monument board reports 37,000 on hand to pay for the statue to be unveiled in Raleigh's capitol square on May Sixth.
Mortgagee declares sale of an undivided one fourth interest in a 21 acre tract in Orange County Bingham township. Property bounded by Orren Lloyd Dur ham and others, to be sold at public auction at Hillsboro court door on Monday in March. Converts to satisfaction of the mortgage and costs. January 1800. Jas Webb Jr. executor.
Court sale announced for parcel of land in the estate of Mary Ar ews. Properties include 117 acres and two tracts of about 9 and 5 acres with details in a future sale day. proceeds to pay debts. Terms require one third cash and balance in installments over months with interest. J W Hodsin is administrator and commissioner.
The article details new fall and winter stock at a Durham store including dresses, shawls, and accessories for women and children. It notes dates for sales events, department highlights, and mentions a delivery schedule and special pricing.
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