Hillsboro News Items and Local Notices Reflect 1907 Community
Misses Maria and Lizzie Berry plan a glass front one story store on Churton Street. J D Morris of Morris Telephone System visits town. North Carolina State Fair set for Raleigh October 14 to 19, 1907. Grand Lodge of Masons reelects officers including S M Gattis as Deputy Grand Master. Webb brothers add another story to brick Bank of Orange building. Mrs. Wm J Freeland dies aged 72. funeral held at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church. Notary A S Barbee sworn in for 32nd year. Lost rain coat found by local office. rent notice for a room dwelling by John Christmas.
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The
North Carolina Agricultural Society
North Carolina
Raleigh
E. L. Daughtridge
Joseph E. Pogue
Claude B. Denson
Grand Lodge For Masons
S. M. Gattis
Wm. J. Freeland
Hillsboro
H. 8. Bradshaw
Hillsboro Presbyterian Church
Quaker Burying Ground
A. S. Barbee
Chapel Hill
Hamilton
Orange Superior Court
Barbee
12000 Acres Open to Entry in Idaho Land Office
12000 acres east of the former Nez Perce reservation in Idaho are opened to entry at the Lewiston Land Office. Land lies east of Kamiah and Kooskia along the Clearwater Shore Line airway. much has been squatted on for years. State will reserve entry precedence for 60 days. no filings except by bona fide homestead settlers.
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Washington, Special
Nez Perce Reservation
Idaho
Lewiston
Senate Debates Brownsville Affair Amid District Bills
The Senate, after passing a near thirty one million dollar appropriation, spent the day on the Brownsville affair and Roosevelt’s message. House debates District of Columbia bills and fortifications funding as conflicts erupt among lawmakers over pay and procedures.
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Senate
Brownsville
Roosevelt
Foraker
House
District of Columbia
Chesapeake Bay
Maynard
Virginia
Tillman Defends White Supremacy in Senate Race Talk
In a sharp race question debate Senator Tillman attacks the administration over the Brownsville affair and President Roosevelt for backing Booker T. Washington, arguing the South faces a racial crisis. He insists white rights must govern and predicts imminent white–black tensions while criticizing the president’s stance and calling for a practicable national solution. A yard sale notice follows.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Patterson
Colorado
Nelson
Mr. Tillman
Minnesota
Brownsville
South
Booker Washington
America
Beveridge
For Sale Two King Street business houses
For sale two business houses on King Street. For further particulars apply to Geo. T. Overaker.
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King St
Geo. T. Overaker
Administrator's Notice for the Parker Estate
This notice states William J. Miller as administrator of Eugene Parker deceased and calls all debtors to pay promptly while all claims must be presented by December 3, 1907. The notice is dated December 3, 1906 and warns failing to comply may affect recovery.
Mink prices advertise rare fur sale in Burlington
An advertisement from Burlington North Carolina lists mink prices with small furs at 3.00 and medium 3.50 and large 4.00. The notice emphasizes the seller J. D. Payne and asserts no one else will pay this rate.
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J. D. Payne
Burlington, N. C
Notice to parties due the estate of Dr. D C Parris
Court notice from administrator D C Parks dated November 26 1906 calling all creditors to settle accounts for the estate of Dr D C Parris warning that judgments may be taken and homestead laid off if not paid Wood will be taken in payment on accounts and the estate closed proceedings may follow if required
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Gaines
Pettus
LaFollette
Senate
inter-State Commerce Commission
D. C. Parris
Court House
D. C. Parks
Mortgage Sale of 17 1 2 Acres in Orange County
Mortgagee Charles P Forrest will sell at the Hillsboro courthouse on Monday February 11 1907 for cash a tract in Cheek s township Orange County known as the Judson Riley tract containing 17 1 2 acres more or less adjoining Lewis A Boggs N C R R H D Brown and others sale to satisfy mortgage and costs January 1 1907.
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Charles P. Forrest
A. W. Jordan
Mary E. Jordan
Office of Register of Deeds
Orange County
Court House
Hillsboro
Cheek’s Township
Lewis A. Boggs
H. D. Brown
J. W. Thompson
Bogg
Thompson
Lewis A. Bogg
Judson Riley
Notice of land sale in Orange County court 1907
North Carolina Orange County Superior Court in Hillsboro orders sale of a tract of land held in common by Virginia Cheek and others against P Tingley Cheek and others. Defendants listed fail to appear. publication ordered. they must appear February 1, 1907 to answer or demur or plaintiffs will seek relief. D H Hamilton Clerk.
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North Carolina
Orange County
Superior Court
Virginia
D. H. Hamilton
Superior Court of
Hillsboro
N. C
Plans for steamers for colored people only announced
Current events note a Baltimore to Jamestown Exposition steamship line intended for colored passengers. The Omnibus Claims bill was debated in the house for five hours with no action. Railroads face demands, including an eight hour workday, from railway labor across the country.
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Baltimora
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Leaders
Advertised as a cure for women’s ills, the Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription lists ingredients and claims widespread professional endorsement. It promises a booklet of ingredients with authoritative endorsements mailed free to those sending name and address to Dr. R V Pierce, Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Canton
Dr. Pierce
R V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Indebtedness of cities far exceeds national and state debts
The Census Bureau report shows cities with 8 000 plus population carrying debt of over 1.6 billion dollars in 1904, surpassing the combined debts of national and state governments. It notes rising urban indebtedness, rising urban population shares, and emphasizes city governance as a central civic issue. Details also cover the Harriman railroad system and ICC investigation.
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Census Bureau
United States
Coffee Stimulates No More, Postum Aids Recovery Says User
A Western state resident testifies at length against stimulants noting they drain energy like a mortgage on reserve strength. He quit coffee and other stimulants, switched to Postum Food Coffee, reports improved sleep and steadier nerves, clearer mind, and credits the product with health benefits. Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich promotes The Road to Wellville advertising copy.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Notice to Debtors by James Webb Jr Trustee
Debtors are urged to call and settle mortgages notes and accounts held by trustee John W. Graham. While in Raleigh, papers are with P. C. Collins at the Bank of Orange who will collect and credit payments to Graham’s account. November 24, 1906.
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James Webb
Raleigh
P. C. Collins
Bank of Orange
John W. Graham
Fancy Grocery Company advertises fresh bread and groceries
Fresh Bread every Friday evening at Fancy Grocery Company. New Quaker Dates and Fresh Grits and Lowney Candies in stock. Cream Cheese Beech Nut Chip Beef Fresh Cakes and Crackers. Teas sold at 75 cents per pound. We believe we sell the best tea in town.
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Fancy Grocery Company
Notice of Summons in Orange County case 1906
North Carolina Orange County Superior Court issues summons in Patterson v Sugg et al. to Norah Johnson and spouses and other defendants nonresident parties required to appear in Chapel Hill boundary suit. Publication ordered in Orange County Observer Hillsboro for four weeks, returnable January 26, 1907 at 10 a.m. in Hillsboro court.
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North Carolina
Orange County
Superior Court
H. H. Patterson
Wm. Sugg
Norah Johnson
E. E. Johnson
Gertrude Dunn
Wm. Dunn
Leta Brooks
Brooks
Bertha Coker
Jesse Coker
Numa Sugg
John Sugg
James Sugg
Burton Sugg
Herby
Chapel Hill
N. C
Orange County Observer
Hillsboro
D- H. Hamilton
Court House
Heroef
D. H. Hamilton
Executor's Notice for Estate of Louisa Frye
Executor George Laws announces for the late Louisa Frye that all debts must be paid now and all claims presented to him before December 26, 19. If not, recovery will be sought. The notice is dated December 26, 19%.
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Louisa Frye
George
Laws
Notice to creditors of estate of D M L Sykes
Administrator on the estate of D M L Sykes notifies all indebted persons to pay promptly and all claimants to present their claims properly authenticated on or before December 14, 1907 or be barred of recovery. This 14th day of December, 1906. by J T Sykes.
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Eugene Parker
WM. J. Miller
D. ML Sykes
J. T. Sykes
Wanted. 1000 Bushels Peas and Corn and Potatoes
Advertises buying 1000 bushels peas of all kinds 1000 bushels corn 500 bushels Irish potatoes 500 dozen eggs and complete stock of shoes and dry goods at highest prices. Signed by Wm H Newman manager of The West End Grocery Co.
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Wm. H. Newman
THE
West End Grocery CO
Notice to creditors for late Lucy Freeland estate
I notify all persons indebted to the estate to pay promptly and all claimants must present claims to the undersigned by December 16, 1907. If not filed, the claim will be barred. Dated December 15, 1907. A. W. Graham Executor. Claims may be filed with Maj. John W. Graham. tf
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Lucy Freeland
A. W. Graham
John W. Graham
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Observer
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Joseph A. Harris
Maria
Lizzie Berry
Churton Street
Josh Billings
Messrs. Webb
C. D. Jones
Shepard Strudwick
John Cates
Hillsboro Bridge
John Christmas
Tokyo
Japan
Philippine Islands
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France
Manila
Progressive Party of Japan
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Oissi
Ouville
George, Stevens
Fletcher Harris
Albert Adkins
J Thomas
Roanoke
Stevens
Harris
Adkins
Thomas
Congress
B. Gaines
Tennessee
Mr. Mahone
Pennsylvania
Thuman
North
S. T. Forrest
Efland
N. C. Tf
E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
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