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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
Orange County observers report local politics with registration calls, court dockets announced for Fall Term, and town tax collection underway. Advertisements note groceries, medicines, and a talk by Hon. Thomas Settle at Hillsboro court house.
A local testimonial praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for rapid relief from skin injuries and sores. Tekonsha resident J Welgh claims it treated his family’s wounds and piles effectively. Available at Wm. Hayer’s Drugstore. Urbam-Parish Company advertises horse and vehicle space.
The letter extols Governor Claude Swanson as the state's most popular official and lauds L and M Paint for its long wear and church gifts. It notes the product’s history in Virginia and lists H W Webb of Hillsboro NC as a seller. Also mentions Raleigh Convocation events at Hillsboro with services and business sessions inviting public attendance.
The Mieses Forrest unveils its Fall and Winter Millinery Opening with a large array of hats in Vesta Tilley and Gaineboro shapes, French Sailor, Fifth Avenue, and more. A neckwear sale will be held at the Hillaboro court house on October 16 during court week. attendance urged.
Having this day qualified as administrator of the estate of Miss Mary F. Kenton deceased I notify all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and all claims against the estate to present them properly authenticated on or before the 6th day of October 1907 or they will be barred This 5th day of October 1906 John R Kenson Administrator
Mortgagee will sell at public cash auction at the courthouse door Hillsboro on a Saturday in October 1906 the land in Chapel Hill Township Orange County comprising 65 acres more or less. The tract borders J J Whitfield C W Johnston and New Hope Creek and is described in deeds recorded in Orange County. Trustee J Crawford Biggs indicates the sale follows default on a deed of trust dated November 20 1904 by F W Carden et al.
Secretary Pogue announces the State Fair will be held in Raleigh next week from October 15 to 16 with Governor Glenn opening on the 16th. The notice notes reduced railroad rates and invites the public to attend the Great State Fair events at the Raleigh venue.
Various brief items including book exchange notice for public schools, eczema remedy advertisement, fresh produce and grocery promotions, collection notice by Parks and Hedgpeth, hosiery and sewing machine sales, a liver pill ad, clerkship news, and a Mrs Hayes family update from Baltimore.
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