Local notices and community updates in brief
Extracts from Ensign George S. Bryan letter appear on page four. Work begins to enlarge and improve the Methodist church. Pulpits exchange next Sunday with Rev Hutson and Rev Wilcox preaching in Baptist churches in Halifax and here. Many attend Mr Marshall Gary funeral in Halifax. Union meeting riders from Scotland Neck attend in Enfield. Child Leonard Harrell injured at play. Miss Alma Powell dies after illness in Astville. Mule litigation near Spring Hill ends with Gray favored. Old Eastern Union meeting held at Mount Sinai with Rev Vincent, Rev Christmas and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Bryan
J. E. Hutson
A. G. Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
Mr. Hutson
Halfax
John Gray
House
Drake
Spring Hill
Messrs
House and Drake
W.E. Daniel
Welton
Gray
Albion Dunn
Scotland Neck
A. C. Liverman
Old Eastern Union
Old Eastern Missionary Baptist Union
Mount Sinai
A Day in Enfield Notices Rhooke Union Meeting
The Commonwealth editor spent weekend in Enfield attending the Tar River Baptist Association gathering with many ministers and delegates present. Enfield residents hosted him warmly at the Merritt and Clement homes and the town showcased new houses and improved streets, reflecting evident progress.
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THE
Commonwealth
Enfield
Rohoke Union
Tar River Baptist Association
H. L. Merritt
W. T. Clement
Local Visitors From Enfield and Nearby Towns
A sequence of personal notes records visits and travels of residents and relatives. People like Mr F M Pope of Enfield, Miss Lucy House, Mrs J L Howard Jr, and others journeyed to Greenville, Norfolk, Cary, Ayden, and Winston-Salem on visits or business. Several returns home and hospital or family visits are noted, including Dr J P Wimberley visiting Edgecombe and Dr J D Hushan preaching to old congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Dunn
Norfolk
Lucy House
Greenville
Eulala Perkins
Hamilton
Willie Andrews
J. L. Howard, Jr
Enfield
N. Biggs
Emily
Biggs
Z. T. Vincent
D. W. Mangum
Henderson
Lucy Mangum
Naomi Roberson
Pierce
F. Burroughs
Ayden
Paint Secret Promises Quick, Cheap Mixing Method
The ad claims 2 gallons L. M. Paint and 3 gallons Pure Linseed Oil mixed for 7 gallons of ready to use paint at 60 cents per gallon total, claiming two minutes to complete. It targets 16,000 agents and mentions E. T. Whitehead Co. Scotland Neck and R. H. Salsbury & Bros. Hamilton, N.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Whitehead Co
Scotland Neck
R. H. Salsbury & Bros
Hamilton
N.C
Scotland
Neck
Hamilton, N.C
Halifax Man Killed Near Rail Line
W. B. Whitehead of Halifax was found dead beside a railroad track about one mile from Halifax on Wednesday morning. He had visited the town the previous afternoon and started home around dusk, two miles away, and is presumed struck by a passing train. The funeral was led by Rev. L. G. Grady in the family burying ground.
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Plalifax
Enfield Progrss
W. B. Whitehead
Halifax
L. G. Grady
Death of Mrs Sue Vaughan at Scotland Neck
The funeral notices the death of Susan Vaughan widow of Thad deus Vaughan at her son in law Balfour Dunns home. She was 60 and a devout Christian with a long church involvement. She leaves a daughter and grandchildren and was buried in the Baptist cemetery at Scotland Neck following a service led by the writer and local ministers.
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Balfour Dunn
Susan
Thaddeus Vaughan
Eli
Mary Lewis
Dawson’s
Scotland Neck
C. A. Jones
Methodist Church
J. E. Hutson
Christ
Endorsement for Union Central Life Insurance by Mrs Laura Cook
Laura A Cook of Weldon North Carolina states the settlement of her husband’s life insurance with Union Central Life Insurance Company was entirely satisfactory and highly recommends the company. The claim was settled soon after her husband’s death and she expresses surprise at the rapid payment. Special Agent FE Hichiarp promotes the company in Scotland Neck North Carolina noting moderate premiums and large dividends and offers plans with explanation.
Resting Place of the Dead Needs Aid for Cemetery
The Vestry of Trinity Church Scotland Neck asks for contributions to restore the cemetery after removals disrupt its operation. Send donations to Isaac H. Smith, Superintendent, or J. S. Pautt, Secretary, as they seek help for friends or relatives buried there.
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Trinity Church
Scot ‘Land Neck
Isaac H. Smith
Notice of Land Sale Under Mortgage 1908 Halifax NC
Notice states mortgage power exercised by A L Purrington, mortgagee, against Charles Turner and Agnes Turner. Property includes land on the north side adjoining S B Kitchin and a Turner residence tract once 40 acres, now 31 acres after sales, bounded by W H Kitchin, B Kitchin, Chas Turner, W E Bishop, Henry Smith. Dated March 25, 1908.
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Chas. Turner
Agnes Turner
Office of the Register of D
Halifax County
North
S. B. Kitchin
Chas
Charles Royal Turner
W. H. Sheilds
W. H. Kitchin B. . Kitchin
W. E. Bishop
Henry Smith
A. L. Purrington
L. M. Paint and zinc composition offer
Zinc metal used in L. M. Paint with white lead forms a durable coating said to wear with linseed oil binding. Paint costs about $1.20 per gallon with a trial offer of $1.00. Ad also notes Kidney and bladder health claims and a contract for selling second hand bags for Richmond Bag Co. Richmond Va. 3-12-10t
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Richmond Bag CO
Richmond
Fresh Meats and Oysters at Full Market
Full Market offers the best of Fresh Meats including Steak Pork and Sausage and Oysters as usual. W. A. PRICE invites customers to take a limited quantity of jars day. Mrs. B. B. HILLIARD.
Notice of Dissolution of E. T. Whitehead & Company
By mutual consent E. T. Whitehead and J. A. Pittman dissolve the firm E. T. Whitehead & Company. Pittman leaves, business continues under E. T. Whitehead Company with E. B. Whitehead in control. Debts to be paid to E. T. Whitehead. debts of the firm settled by Pittman. March 9, 1941.
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E. T. Whitehead & Company
E. T. Whitehead
J. A. Pittman
E. T. Whitehead & Compan
Mr. Pittman
EB. J. Whitehead
E. T. Whitehead Company
Road Board Meeting Set for Scotland Neck Area
A meeting of the Road Board for Scotland Neck Rose Neath and Palmyra townships in Scotland Neck is scheduled for Thursday April 2 1993 at 2 oclock p m D M Prince Chairman.
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Road Board For
Scotland Neck
Roseneath
Palmyra
D. M. Prince
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Scotland Neck Bank
D. Rayne Co
J. D. Rey & Co
Srt Log Sandy Hardware Co
Ity Tieray
J.D. Ray & Co
Is & Co
Epwarps & Co
Bices
John
Rex F
Pat Nied Tits
Howard Grocery Co
Marshall Gary
New York
S. M. Gary
C. W. Wilson
Messrs. N. ‘Gs
S. W. Edwards
G. W. Bryan
Jine Tillery
Ruby Tillery
Henry Hilliard
Edery
Ward
Little Leonard
W. L. Harrell
Leo
Alma Powell
S. A. Dunn
T. E. Powell
Nash County
Astville
F. M. Pope
Mr. N. Biggs
Annie Lawrence
Dawsons
W. J. Battle
H. E. Biggs
Raleigh
Mrs. Moye
Onie Pope
Rocky Mount
S. J. Everett
Williamston
M. A. Shields
J. P. Wimberley
Edgelcombe
J. E. Bulluck
Julian
Conetoe
J. R. Moore
R. C. Josey & Co
Beecky Mount
Mary Lawrence
Cary
S. A. Hooker
Bessie Hooker
Scott
Sue Vaughan
FE. E. Hichiarp
Oxfords
World Brands
Steinway Piano
Singer Sewing Machine
Pullman Car
Enormo
W. T. Hancock Company
N. C
J.S. Pautt
B. P
Retlev
E. T. Whitehead & Co
W. A. Price
B. B. Hilliard
Ywhitesceau
Ee Hiteread
A. Pittman
Edison Phonograph
Edison Gem
Edison Homey
Janjo
Edison Standard
Edison Triumph
Edison
Whitley Grocery Company
North Carolina
W. Wilams Company
W. Taylor
Picaso, Ill
Notice Road Board
Josey Hardware Company
Dunning Brick Company
Aulander
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