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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
3
Local items include a railway timetable for the Burnham Division with west and eastbound trains to Hillsboro and connections, postal office hours, and local notices. Notices mention taxes, magistrates reports due, a purchase ad, and oblique references to area events and residents.
A late 19th or early 20th century wedding reported at W. Kenyon’s home near Hardie Mill Route No 4. Miss Ewan Lawrence Kenyan daughter of WM Kenya n and Mr. Jefferson Franklin Lother joined in marriage at about 3 oclock in the afternoon with Rev. M M McFarland officiating. The home was well adorned and attendees included numerous Kenyon relatives and friends such as Mr. B. W Kenyon and Miss Kate Turner, Mr. Jim Kenyon and Miss Sue W Turner, and more. The notice also advertises catalog style goods and local prices from N. W Brown & Co and West End Grocery Co.
Notice to debtors calling payment for judgments mortgages and notes due James Webb Je Bro and associates. Indebted parties urged to visit the office for settlement and to acknowledge the generosity shown. Pneumonia cures and remedies described for cough and lung strength with Foley’s Honey and Tar. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Hilaboro post office dated November 16 1907 include Crawford Mea Fannie Pall Robert Hicks Mrs C E McKee Mrs Fansie Miven Shoe James Snyder D A Sykes Christine Sykes S P Tapp Lizzie Thomas Mrs Dr Willameen Mrs Hattie Persons calling for above letters will please say advertised Charlies G Rosenonp P M-
A historical notice urges support for orphanages in North Carolina during Thanksgiving season. Emphasizes gratitude, charitable giving, and the lasting impact of contributions on vulnerable children and the future. Encourages practical aid and generous offerings.
A mixed local notice briefs medical ads and shop updates including Foley's Kidney Core claim and prices for wood cards, fresh meats, and a new Bellvue knitting loan. It mentions a Baptist State Convention in Wilmington on December 8, a local butcher, and a humor anecdote about a boy and a horse composition. It also reports Judge Council's pneumonia recovery and expected return.
On December 2, 1967, the undersigned will offer at the courthouse door in Hillsboro, North Carolina, a tract of land of eighty acres in Cheek's Township along Eno River. The property borders Robert J. Carden and William Jesse Hughes, among others. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months installments with interest on deferred payments from sale day. Sale pursuant to Orange County Superior Court Special Proceeding Eugene A. Hughes vs W Jesse Winghes and others for division of proceeds among heirs of J. K. Hughes, deceased.
The Board of Commissioners of Orange County allowed accounts at its regular meeting held Monday November 4 1907 including pay for supplies, services, and support for County Home and jail. Named beneficiaries include Fehonald Wio, Geo Laws, Henry Ray, J W Paucente, Reynolds & Son, Dr C D Jones, and many others with outside support granted to a list of individuals. Subscriptions to the Telephone Exchange and notices indicate local public business. Also noted is the North Sea Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South to meet December 4 in New Bern with Bishop Galloway presiding.
We the undersigned warn all persons not to hunt on our lands. Each violation will be prosecuted to the full limit of the law. We mean business. JJs Taylor R. D. Bain Mrs. Bess Smith M. J. Blue T. J. Browning J C. Brown Wa. Clayton J. W. Faucette A J. Cates Joe Albright Tom Durham J. & Warner David Thompson A. W. Clark
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