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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
Orange County Observer from Hillsboro highlights local notices and ads. It reports church and school events, political and fraternal motions, and updates on residents traveling or visiting relatives. Also lists tobacco company shipments, farmers meeting outcomes, and small vendor promotions.
The Gen G B Anderson Chapter UDC will hold its annual meeting Monday January 20 at 4 pm at the Cameron residence. Members must pay 80 cents dues per capita and a collection will be taken for furnishing the Orange County Room at the Soldiers' Home. Donations are welcome. REBEGUA VAMERON Secretary. Also ads and a double wedding near Hillsboro are noted.
By order of the Superior Court of Annamarie County North Carolina commissioners appointed in Daniel F Thompson deceased special proceedings will sell on Friday January 18 1902 at 12 oclock the second precinct in County NC the lands of the Thompson estate in four tracts plus a half interest in the Roach Act to settle debts and costs of administration Tracts range from 25 to 58.5 acres with detailed metes bounds and adjoining landowners including D F Thompson Franklin Miner R M Jones Nicholas Holmes Burrus Sykes and Robert Pender The sale aims to convert estate assets to cash and debts due This notice dated December 9 1901 is signed by W H Carrollis and M Syers commissioners.
News note reports the arrest of Nero Ourean Carromeol Van Foller known as Fuller, captured near Mel carmel in Halifax County Va close to North Carolina line. Nat Terry led the capture. Fuller was jailed, awaiting transfer to Hillsboro. Sheriff Hughes paid a reward to Terry and Governor Aycock offers further reward. Preliminary trial set for Friday the 17th. editor urges fair proceedings and calm, noting punishment range under Section 985.
An editor's testimonial column extols Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and colds, claiming dramatic health recoveries including a young woman saved from consumption. The piece also lists various anecdotes and notices including local gifts, a large Orange county school appropriation check, kidney disease anecdotes, and the death of Miss Pattie Mangum at 76.
Statement shows days attended and miles traveled by James Laws Jr and W R Lloyd, with totals, certified December 17, 1901. Notices include Orange County Superior Court actions in 1902 for estate of Solomon Wilson, sale of Cedar Grove real estate under court order, and February 5 auction details.
Miss Lizzie Belle Williams and Arias W Abers wed at the Roberts-Williams home near Hillsboro on December 25 1901. The ceremony drew a large crowd, with attendants Mincie A Reeves and S W Conteh among others, and a grand reception followed. The bride wore a crespin cashire dress and carried a bouquet. the couple start their life together amid well wishes for joy and prosperity.
Mothers praised for Worm Syrup taste and effectiveness while Baltimore Creeks Exports and Union League promote Fancy Grocery Co products. Mr Wied Eubanks of White Cross marries Miss Bettie Webb of Oaks on January 1 at the bride’s father’s home. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as best for throat and lung diseases. Mr J H Johnson of Clayton seeks to relocate as jeweler. Col Benneban Cameron to move to Raleigh. Roosevelt nominees include John C Daney for Recorder of Deeds in DC and A E Helwon and Henry C Dockery for NC posts.
Farm of Mr A J Ruffin offers fifty tons of pea vine hay in fine condition available by bale or any quantity. Prize inquiries directed to Charles C Smith or J A Bivins. Local depositories for sale include University Publishing Co Heath Co and Newson Co. Call for cash or barter priced contracts and cooking services.
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