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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
3
A compilation of short items including medical referrals for cold cures, postal notices, church and school notices, rents and rentals, trade ads, and local acknowledgments. Mentions Hillsboro trains, seed catalog promotions, and various community updates with names, places, and dates from 1897.
The tribute states Jesse T Holmes son of David H and M F Holmes died Sept 8 1897 at about 20 years old. A member of Cane Creek Baptist Church for over two years he is mourned by loving family and friends. The piece praises his faith and readiness for heaven and offers heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved.
A letter to Collector Simmons confirms the Revenue Office will move to successor K C Duncan before February 1. Special Agent Lay will handle the transfer. Circulars were sent to division deputies storekeepers and wangers directing prompt January reports to ensure a smooth handover and avoid delays. Duncan is expected back from Washington tomorrow. The Boston Herald comments on the newspaper as the natural channel for advertiser and shopper. D Mez Adams a loyal subscriber in Hand County reports a Polish China hog of 407 pounds killed last week, the township's record so far.
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