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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
3
Office opens at 8:00 a.m. closes at 6:30 p.m. East mail closes at 3:25 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. West mail closes at 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Money order books close at 4:00 p.m. Charles G. Rosemond, P. M.
The Hillsboro Guardian notes include civic notices, social updates, and local remarks. Baptist State Convention meets December 15 in Greensboro with seating for about one thousand. Mentions of Miss Mary McNeill, Miss Maria Webb, and visits among Raleigh and Fayetteville residents. Several town happenings include new room additions on Tryon Street, Erwin Cotton Mills hire, and a layoff at the Southern Railway yard. A shooting incident near Eno Cotton Mills prompts caution on alcohol. Local weather mentions early snow and a warm day on November 19. Fancied fruit and groceries advertised by Fancy Grocery Co.
All Hillsboro shops will shut Thursday November 29 to observe Thanksgiving Day. Merchants and staff deserve a holiday, so no trading that day in Hillsboro.
Members of Eagle Lodge A F and A M Hillsboro plan a social event Friday night November 23 in their lodge room Refreshments will be served Mason Geo C Lynch oversees arrangements promising a pleasant evening with good food The Masons and friends expect a fine time end with So mote it be.
On Saturday December 15 1906 at the court house door in Hillsboro I will offer for sale my house and lots on Tryon street in Hillsboro in subdivisions shown on application to John W Graham Terms cash or as arranged with John W Graham on payment by purchaser and announced on sale Perfect title on full payment or deed and balance secured by deed of trust to John W Graham trustee Right to reject all bids and to offer whole in one block after sale in subdivisions A W GRAHAM This November 10 1906
Executor Allen R Hayes notifies all debtors to pay and all creditors to present claims by November 7 1907 or be barred from recovery. Notice dated November 7 1906.
An old styled advertisement urges teachers in Orange County to exchange public school books, notes cash terms, and promises a full supply soon. It promotes Fresh bread, Quaker dates, Lowney candies, cream cheese, beef, crackers, tea at 75 cents, and a range of goods at Fancy Grocery Company and West End Grocery near the depot. The ad also highlights shoes, dress goods, rubbers, underwear, hats, sewing machines, and buying items for sale.
On this day I qualified as Administrator of the Mary F. Kenton estate. Creditors must present claims with proper authentication by October 5, 1907, or be barred. October 5, 1906. John R. Kenson, Administrator.
Indebted persons are notified that all accounts have been placed in the hands of C. D. Turner for collection. He has full power to enforce collection. Those owing should cooperate. Parks and Hedgepath Hillsboro North Carolina January 17, 1906.
A November 5 1906 Orange County meeting items include payments to County Home staff and suppliers. Entries cover jail, court house, delinquent tax postings, and assorted supports and tolls to individuals and vendors, with multiple small monthly stipends and one dollar support payments to numerous named residents.
Bank of Orange Hillsboro in North Carolina shows total resources of 98 793 09 with loans and discounts 44 285 00 and deposits 58 793 93. Cashier P C Collins attests the statement true. sworn before D H Hamilton on November 17 1906. Directors S M Gattis J S Spurgeon D H Hamilton. Mink No 1 small 3 00 Medium 3 50 Large 4 00.
Having qualified as Administrator upon the estate of William S Gray deceased I notify all persons with claims to exhibit them to the undersigned by October 5 1907 or be barred from recovery and all debtors to the estate should make immediate payment F M Tilley
Town tax book for 1906 turned over for collection and receipts. All debtors urged to settle promptly. If desired, the collector will call on residents to collect taxes owed.
A letter from F W DeVoe & Co to J C Scott argues that buyers seek cheaper, bone-filled options, comparing paint purchases to bone in meat. The writer insists experience teaches value, urging customers to accept higher quality Devoe paint over cheaper alternatives and warning against bone price traps.
In Hillsboro Township Orange County the sheriff sold Margaret Woods land for 1905 taxes on June 4 1906, the highest bidder June. notice dated November 14 1906 warns if taxes paid and costs are not settled by June 4 1907 title will be claimed to the land.
Upon the estate of D S Ray deceased I hereby notify all persons having claims against the said estate to exhibit them to the undersigned near before October 29 1907 or this notice will be plead in that of their This 29th day of October 1906 J R Kenion
A letter to Governor Claud A. Swanson extols L. & M. Pure Paint as the state’s top finish, noting five years since his home near Chatham wore the paint, and thirty years of public acclaim. The writers Longman & Martinez claim long wear from L. M. Zine and advise purchase from H. W. & J. C. Webb in Hillsboro, North Carolina.
The notice asks all debtors to pay immediately and all claimants to exhibit their claims by September 12, 1907. The undersigned administrator R. Ha 8 invites settlements on or before that date. The notice is dated September 12, 1906.
Public sale follows a Superior Court decree in a special proceeding Harralson Jones et al vs Haithcock et al. On December 1 1906 at Carr North Carolina about ninety acres in Cedar Grove Orange County will be sold at auction. Third of purchase price cash with balance in six and twelve monthly installments at six percent interest. Purchaser may anticipate payments on confirmation of sale. Gattis is commissioner.
A Fancy Grocery Company notice touts molasses sold at 40 cents, highlighting pricing advantages over other shops at 50 cents in town. The brief ad positions the firm as offering better value to shoppers seeking sweet syrup.
Governor R B Glenn proclaims a statewide day of general rejoicing and thanksgiving for 1906. He notes crops damaged by rain yet overall prosperity and moral progress, urges suspension of business, church gatherings at 11, and prayers for guidance. Arrington signs with seal in Raleigh on November 9 1906.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that the term fruit in free transportation for necessary care takers includes perishable vegetables when shipped under conditions that render caretakers necessary. It holds that transportation of such caretakers includes their return to the shipment point.
A five year old girl named Kerma Ali was killed in New Orleans in an accidental shooting. The incident occurred during a playful game when the mother, believing the revolver to be unloaded, pointed it at her child and declared she would shoot. The weapon discharged fatally.
Washington officials finalize train movements into the new union station and ban steam engines from entering the District of Columbia upon completion. The measure applies to all railroads in the city as part of the long running antismoke crusade.
The American Express Company raised wages for 8000 to 12000 workers nationwide. Salaries, previously under 200 dollars monthly, were increased by a unspecified percent. The move costs the company about 700000 to 800000 dollars.
The body of Will Harris alias Rufus Lindsey alias James Harvey alias John Henry lies unclaimed at the undertaker on South Main Street. Officials ordered 35 Winchester rifles and 10 riot shotguns for city use, with county authorities placing orders for 15 rifles and 5 shotguns amid ongoing tensions after a recent gun attack.
No feed to winter cattle in the mountains as fodder crops failed. Prices collapse with cows selling for two cents gross in Boone. milk cattle flood the market. A Coast Line wreck near Leland injures seventeen passengers. list of injured includes local residents. Also reports a Smoky Creek man’s death after mule kick, and a Hamlet switchman killed in a yard accident. French Chamber backs Church and State separation law.
Special Charlotte report states Plummer Stewart was named receiver for the People's Benevolent and Relief Association after Insurance Commissioner Young found the firm insolvent and operating against state laws. Judge James L Webb granted the petition in the Twelfth Judicial district.
Wilson alias Jim Bond known as John Dempsey was tried in the Superior court and found guilty of a forged check. He received a two year sentence in the penitentiary. Authorities suspected him of threatening to burn Judge Connor's house, but evidence was insufficient for prosecution.
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