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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
2
The issue notes the November 15 1906 publication of good roads and education composition prizes. John Hughes Toler of Cedar Grove wins the first prize a complete winter clothing outfit. Grace C. Stanford of Teer takes second prize of $5 in gold.
Democrats sweep county offices in Orange with John W. Graham winning Senate and Isaac W. Pritchard topping the House race. County Commissioner results show McAdams 863 and Pickett 805 for Democrats while Republicans trail. Observer credits S. M. Gattis for victory and notes nationwide reform trends. Other items: a Denver woman inherits 50 000 and is deemed insane, plus editorials on cigarettes and aniline dye. Army tests autos vs mules at Mount Gretna camp.
Port of Boston collector George H. Lyman traveled with an unnamed Boston companion to Richmond en route to Norfolk. Lyman chartered a Norfolk and Western train at 120 dollars after missing the Cation Ball Express, riding a locomotive baggage car and passenger coach.
A Missouri Pacific special passenger train traveling westbound was hurled from the tracks by spread rails near Glencoe. The wreck sent the train into an embankment tearing up 200 feet of track but miraculously left all on board with only cuts and bruises.
Asheville recounts a deadly spree by Will Harris a Mecklenburg negro on a Savage rifle killing Patrolmen Charles Blackstock and William Bailey and a restaurant keeper Ben Allen. Tom Neil wounded Harris fled toward Biltmore as militia called up. Harris is described as most desperate in the state with a $500 reward.
Attorney General Moody issued a circular to United States attorneys urging strict enforcement of the 8 hour law for public works. The document signals renewed focus on limiting work hours in federal projects and outlines expected prosecutions.
A letter discusses Professor Irvine at Mercersburg Academy switching to Devoe paint, saving 150 dollars yearly by using 60 gallons instead of 90. It compares J C Fallon and J A Boyd hardware stores over paint brands, praising Devoe and noting dealers C S and B B Forrest sell the product.
The Orange County Commissioners met October 1 1906 to approve numerous payments. Items include county home supports for Mary J Andrews Elizabeth Lloyd Nancy Woods and others, supplies from Efland Milling Co and Durham Parish Co, road and bridge work, tax list duties, and several one dollar support grants to listed residents. The Orange County Observer editorials note the Good Roads and Education contest winners Jno Hughes Toler Cedar Grove and Grace C Stanford Teer with arrangements to award prizes.
The article argues for better roads as the key to fair taxation and higher farmer profits. It states farmers pay most taxes yet receive little benefit and that improved roads would speed goods to market, aid churches and schools, and boost overall value of farms.
An ordinary small farm near country roads was upgraded with macadamized road work around the seller’s property. He subsequently sold off lots that brought in more money than the original farm cost.
Grace C. Stanford urges that education shapes understanding, temper, manners, and usefulness. She notes rising public schooling in the North and South, progress in Europe and Asia, and the need for self effort to supplement parental schooling, urging all to study and work toward college if possible.
In Orange County North Carolina S J Hall administrator of Miss Jane Carden seeks to sell estate land to pay debts. Defendants John Carden and others in several states are ordered to appear before the Orange County Superior Court Clerk in Hillsborough on December 3 1906 to answer the petition. D H Hamilton Clerk.
By decree of the Superior Court of Orange County the undersigned will sell at public auction in Carr on Saturday December 1 1906 a tract of about ninety acres known as the Williamston land in Cedar Grove township bounded by Dock Smith Brice Warren and Henry Ward. Terms: one third cash balance in six and twelve months with six percent interest. Purchaser may anticipate payments on confirmation. Signed M Gattis Commissioner.
Fresh fruits and apples listed by Fancy Grocery Co include cranberries oranges Malaga grapes lemons bananas and fine apples all offered as fresh produce.
A whisk broom used as a sprinkler wets house plants with a fine spray. Dipping it in water and shaking over foliage helps counter dry heat. Sprinkling table ferns and other small ferns nightly reduces the need to replenish jardinieres.
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