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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
3
The Orange County Observer and local notices cover rail schedules, post notices, a sale advertisement, and a school levy vote. Items include rail times for the West Shore line, tax and enrollment details, and local business notices from Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
A crowded crowd saw the Liisboro Amateur Comedy Co make its first appearance at Masonic Hall last Friday night. The "Little Alabama Coon" Song and Chorus by Master Hol. Rosemond drew the most audience praise.
Public auction notices describe sales of tracts in Cedar Grove and Hiaro areas by executors and mortgagees. Names include Wm H Jordan executrix Anne Jordan McDade and Janes Webb Jr with dates in 1907, outlining cash and installment payments and deed conditions.
The board appointed registrars and judges for the August 1 election across multiple townships including Hillsboro Towship West Hillboro and Cedar Grove. Several named individuals were assigned roles at stations such as Cheek's Crossing and Carr, with details listing registrars and judges for each location. The article notes the death of Mrs. Baldwin wife of W. Baldwin near Hillsboro and her burial at New Hope church.
Sheriff John K Hughes of Orange County states delinquent taxpayers must settle licenses and taxes to avoid penalties. The notice warns that acts taxed include merchant licenses and livery stables, with action proceeding in the county court. The missive cites sections 52 and the Revenue Law and urges payment to prevent further penalties.
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