Conference Work Done at Rocky Mount Session
The North Carolina Methodist Conference at Rocky Mount opened at 9 a.m. with Bishop Wilson presiding and Rev. R L Davis leading services. Elders were elected and various clerical changes noted while reports covered districts Raleigh Elizabeth City and Durham. Reports included overseas events from Manila and the Philippines with casualties and a West ham-Atlanta fire insurance note amid conference business.
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Rocky Mount
Rocky Amount
North Carfeline
Wilson
R. L. Davis
A. W. Christ
N. H. Gutton
E. Saunders
W. A. Pound
J. H. Brown
J. H. Buffalo
W.E. Brown
W. R. Jenkins
Em, Sams
J W. Amthony
Rexford
H. E. Spencer
B. Crown
B. F. Watson
Treachers
Raleigh
Elizabethy
Durham
Br. J. H. Clewell
Salem
Brooks
Reidsville
W. D. Morton
The
Presbyterian Church
Hunter
Scott's Emulsion Advertises Fat Babies
A promotional notice describes fat babies as content and calm, claiming Scott's Emulsion helps scrawny infants store fat for future needs. It portrays fat babies as comfortable, less irritable, and cushioned, asserting the product soothes nerves and satisfies babies.
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Scott
Genuine Trade Terms Noted for Slg Partnership
A brief note indicates a genuine trade arrangement with a unit price of .00 per SLG to the trade and a commission of 2 percent, underscoring standard dealer terms.
December Marriages and Local News Notes
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Grace Farin and Mr Robert Houster Brown at the Lisheran Church in Amity on December 18. Miss Martin, daughter of Mrs Mery G. Martin, is a popular young woman with many friends in Statesville. The couple left for their New York home after a brief stay here. A protest meeting in Philadelphia objected to the discharge of negro soldiers and calls for reopening the case, while Brownsville news mentions a local event and a New York connection.
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Grace Farin
Robert Houster Brown
Lisheran
Amity
Miss Martin
Mery G. Martin
Young
Ar. Bron & Brother
Br H. Conger
Kiisom
Themb
ME Moran
Elenor
Catawba
Philadelphia
Negro Soliers
of Muslc
Waddell Bill creates salaries for county officers
Winston Salem Dec 6 the legislature passed the Waddell Bill placing the sheriff clerk of court register of deeds and treasurer on salaries instead of fees. Sheriff 3500 a year clerk 3000 register 2500 treasurer up to 1200 to commissioners. The measure aims to save county funds but faces criticism over total cost and duties. Retiring treasurer Rigins complains of commissions and the commissioners’ refusal to grant per cent.
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Winston Salem
HL. Rigcins
Eaan
Buried Coincidence Ties Bates Town Leader Death to Paris Fire
An Epresident of Bates town Bill and manager of th '5ctor died this morning in Atlanta as a fire swept his store near Batesville Paris France. The death occurred just as Moroccan debate moves rose in the Chamber of Deputies where Jaures urged interpellation on government reasons before ratifying the Algeciras treaty. He argued France risked a dangerous venture.
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Bateston
Atlanta
Batesville
Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Jaures
T ‘He
Morrocco
Ue Algeciras
Ordered to Tangier War Minister Severs Thousands Followers
Moroccan War Minister orders to move from Ber to Tangier with 2,000 guards and 3,000 followers. Transmission delay notes. In New York on Dec 3 the weekly bank statement shows a deficit of $6,102.17. A man unable to visit parlor when daughter is engaged, even for an old pipe.
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Ordere
Ber
Morocco
Me‘ccan
Tansier
New York
Vinol Endorsed by Dr J E Ennis for All Ailments
Dr J E Ennis praises Vinol as a superior tonic aiding healing, colds, bronchial troubles, sore lungs, indigestion and anaemia. He claims it helps the aged and recommends it to physicians for public sale. Fall River is sole agent. Vinol is sold in leading drug stores nationwide with agency signs in towns.
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Hickory
BE. B. Menales
Druga
Fall River
Ely
Interdiction on Catholic Services in Congo Debate
The Pope is reported to have interdicted Catholics from holding services under the 1881 public worship law after December ban. A Congo Free State issue in Washington prompts international discussion on Congo affairs. Also noted is the rising average cost of constructing a railroad in the United States at about $30,000.
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Congo Free State
Washington
Bee
Toei Oigo
United State
Wadesboro Officials Elected. Bank Planned in Lilesville
Wadesboro notes new officers for Anson County including sheriff Martin and clerk Robinson, with praise for their leadership. A charter is granted for a Lilesville bank with $10,000 capital. Local crime, weather, cotton sales, and a carnival set for Dec 18–20 are reported, along with a veterans encampment.
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Wadesboro
Cers
Anson County
P. Martin
Robinson
A. Craig
C. W. Thomas
F. Fenton
W. R. Hennah
D. Roscoe
Messenger and Intelligencer
Roscoe
St. Peter's Hospital
Charlotte
Lilesville
Toney Spencer
Stanback
Richmond County
Toney
Robert N. Mann
Clinton
Henry Preslar
Lanesboro
P. Waddell
Anson
Control of Labor Body Vote For National Officers
Within months the 15 000 Boot and Shoe Workers Union members nationwide are voting for national officers amid a second election due to ballot irregularities in a recent referendum. John F Tobin is named president and Collis P Loveland is listed as vice president amid disputed ballots.
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Ston
Aizss
Voc
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Ational
Inspect
Cocur Ad
John. F. Tobinei
Collis P. Lov
Thomas Charles Cecuia
Gridiron Club elects officers and pledge
December meeting in Washington DC outlines officer slate for Gridiron Club with Samuel Slythe NY World Scott Bone Washington Herald James Young Clifton Berryman and others. Statement includes advertising about Hall's Catarrh Cure by Frank Cheney Toledo.
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Cridiron Club
Washington
D.C
Ata
Gridiron
Eru
Samuel G. Slythe
New York World
Ry of Press
John 8. Shrief
Haltimore American
Treasur. Phi
Charles A. Boynton
Associated Press
Scott C. Bone
The
Washington Herald
James R. Young
Clifford K. Berryman
Washington Post
Meniver
ReEnlistment Requests From 25th Infantry
The Houston Post notes that Secretary Taft and military officials review reenlistment applications from Sergeant Mingo Sanlors and Private Elmer Brown of the 25th Infantry. One applicant is referred to determine if any men shall be re-enlisted and under what conditions.
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Washington
Taft
Mingo San ‘Lors
Elmer Brown
25Th Infantry
Married man reflects on bachelor savings and regret
A man muses that marriage prevented him from saving money, noting he could have saved more as a bachelor but acknowledges the outcome. The remark highlights financial hindsight and personal stances within domestic life.
Revenge motive alleged in Baltimore and Ohio wreck case
Connellsville police report that revenge prompted the wrecking of a fast Baltimore and Ohio train on the Pittsburgh division Saturday night. Patric Hagan, held in the lockup, is charged as the person responsible for the sabotage.
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Connellsville
Dec
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Patric Hagan
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