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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
3
The Orange County Observer lists subscription rates and ad prices, a May 2 1897 Southern Railway timetable for Hillsboro trains, post office hours and local notices. It reports a county commissioners meeting, local illnesses, agricultural markets, and community events including an insurance association meeting and upcoming fairs.
Tetter, salt rheum and eczema itch and smart diminishing with Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Also advertised are Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for horses, described as tonic blood purifier and vermifuge to restore prime condition, priced 25 cents per box or package.
The Winston Journal notes a claim that Mrs. Springs' murderer will be found within thirty days. The article lists offerings at the State Normal and Industrial College Greensboro including annual expenses from BN to SII and a faculty of 25 with over 400 regular students. It also mentions a practice school, dormitory spaces, and December applications for tuition-waiver admissions. President Charles D. Melyer is referenced for catalog requests. Tax Executor's Notice: Executor of Mrs. Susan Lynch's estate requires payment of debts and presentation of claims by July Lath 1905.
By authority, a mortgage deed of William Crawford to James Webb Jr trustee is recorded in Blk U and will sell at the courthouse in Hillshboro for cash on July 28, to satisfy the debt. The property comprises three tracts totaling about 42 acres in the Howard Cates area bounded by Thomas Argo and C M Howard, with stated parcels and easements.
By authority of two mortgage deeds dated 1894 and 1894 and recorded in Orange County deeds, land to be sold at public auction at Lilboro courthouse for cash on August 1st at 12 oclock m. Tract of 190 acres on Jando Chapel Hill township by New Hope Creek, adjoining Lloyd, Andrews, Latta, Cole, and others. Sale to satisfy mortgage and costs. Also delinquent tax notice requiring sheriffs to report delinquents to judges under revenue law, with penalties up to five hundred dollars or six months imprisonment. The notice is signed by J. K. Hughes Sheriff of Orange County.
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