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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

3

Prohibition Talks Highlight Local Meetings in County

J E Morecock reports a four month pig weighing 150 pounds at Halifax. The skating rink opens tomorrow at 4:00 PM opposite the oil mill. An Episcopal church roof gains metal shingles. Albion Dunn speaks on prohibition at Roseneath. Rev C A Jones scheduled to address Scotland Neck on prohibition April 21. Tarboro photographers Alley and Turner resume advertising in the column.

Mr. Jones C. A. Jones Methodist Church Scotland Neck Prohibition

Farmers Storage Warehouse Company Stockholders Meet

Stockholders held a fairly full meeting on Tuesday to arrange payment of the warehouse’s indebtedness and restore order for public use.

Farmers’ Storage Warehouse Company

Local Horse Meets Untimely End in Odd Accident

Rerse Breke his neck. Mr R E Hancock's buggy horse broke his neck in a peculiar manner after entering a clover fat. The horse ran fast and struck a wire causing a somersault. Hancock noted the horse barely kicked and that, though not valuable, he would not have traded him.

Gilbert Elliot Smith to Wed in Raleigh April 22 1908

The marriage notices announce the engagement of Gilbert Elliot Smith, a Scotland Neck resident, to be wed to Mrs. James Allan. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening April 22 1908 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh with a home reception at 541 Eight Street Brooklyn New York.

Smith Scotland Neck Tus Comon- Wealth James Allan Gilbert Elliot Smith Church of the Good Shepherd Raleigh North Carolina Eight Street Brooklyn New York Elliot Brooklyn, N. Y Peter E. Smith

Johnson Weds at Oak City Home in Quiet April Ceremony

Miss Sallie J. Worsley and Lewis Johnson were married April 8 at the Worsley home in Oak City. Elder T. W. Lawrence officiated. Afterward the couple left by Coast Line for Norfolk Baltimore and Washington. Friends and family gathered for a reunion as the couple began their new life together.

Brrs. N Worsley Oak C Lewis Johnson Sallie Little Joe Ie Harper T. W. Lawrence Hamilton

Personal Paragraphs From Suffolk and Nearby Towns

A collection of brief visits and arrivals from Suffolk Virginia and surrounding areas. Names include Albert Weathersbee, Mr. Woodfin House, Mrs. E. B. Higgs, Mr. Norfleet, Mrs. R. C. Bunn, Mrs. Pippen, Miss Speight, Mrs. Walter Egerton, Mrs. T. B. Slade, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Elliot, and many others visiting relatives or friends in town.

Wimberley Little Red R. C. Bunn

Temperance Leader to Speak in Halifax on May Monday

Mr. Inc. A. Oates chairman of the State Anti Saloon League will address the county on Halifax occasion Monday in May. Oates is described as one of the finest speakers in the State and thoroughly studied in temperance. Citizens are urged to attend the first Monday in May to hear him.

Inc. A. Oates State Anti-Saloon League Halifax Oates

Haley Leads Campaign Rally Message to Mr D R Andersen

Fragmentary report shows Haley addressing Mr D R Andersen of Weldon and urging strong support for a campaign. The text references a rally in March and a comparison to actions taken by others to win.

Ackiexey D.R. Andersen Weldon France Hatta Lith Oatesty

Superintendent Wilson Resigns from Scotland Neck Schools

At the monthly board meeting Prof. C. W. Wilson offered his resignation as superintendent, effective June 3. The move surprised the board and town, with unanimous regret and hope he may reconsider and stay in charge.

Board of Trustee For Scotland Neck Graded Schools C. W. Wilson

Sermon Guest Rev R A McFarland Delights Louisville

Rev R A McFarland of Louisville preached in the local Baptist church last Sunday services with large congregations. He is described as a fine orator with fluent speech and clear argument and was hosted by Mr and Mrs N Biggs.

R.A. McFarland Louis‘ville Baptist Church

Well Managed School Visit Praises Scotland Neck Education

Mr B F Montague Raleigh school board member visited Scotland Neck graded schools last week and praised their management and teachers. Residents undervalue their excellent schools despite their strong performance. L and M Paints marketed with claims of durability low cost and broad agent certification.

S. G. Wilson Chatham County Prof C. W. Wilson Scotland Neck B. F. Montague Raleigh

Notice of Land Sale Under Mortgage in Scotland NC

Power vested sale of twenty acres north side adjoining S B Kitchin and a 31 acre tract from original 40 acres, now nine sold. Property bounded by W H Kitchin S B Kitchin Chas Turner W Bishop and Henry Smith. Auction in Scotland NC at noon with cash to highest bidder. March 25 1903. A L Purginton Mortgagee.

Chas. Turner Agnes Turner Regi Halifax County Page Twin Scotland N. C S. B. Kitchin W Haas Royal Turner W. H. Kitchin Ss. B. Kitchin W. ©. Bishop Henry Smith A. L. Pugrineton

Property listings in Conoconnara and Roseneath townships

A ledger of land parcels and lots with owners and locations in Conoconnara and Roseneath townships. Includes 30 acres for Mrs A L Pope near Span Hill and 144 acres Creek land for Mrs Lee J Savage, among numerous town lots and acreage with various owners.

C. W. Dunn Conoconara Township A. L. Pope Span Hill Roseneath Township Lee J. Savage

Sale of Farmers Storage Warehouse Lot in Scotland Neck

On May 4 1908 the Halifax County N C court will sell at public auction the Farmers Storage Warehouse lot in Scotland Neck lying 200 by 200 feet with the right of way of the A C L A R Co on the west and bounded by 10th street south Fin street east lands of A McDowell and Scotland Neck Land Co north. John R. en sheriff.

M. Gay Hali E. G. Cox and Everett Stroud James Atyle Cox & Stroud The Mers Storage Warehouse Co Court House Halifax Flairfax County N. C Tland Neck N. Cig Farmers Storage Warehouse A. C.l.a.r.co 10Th Street Said Fim Street Said Town A. McDowell Scotland Neck Land Co Joun R. En Sheri

Land Sale Notice for Partition of 25 Acres in Roseneath Town

A Saturday sale in Land Neck will partition 25 acres across lands of Sam Whitehead Amos Sherry Lydia Head and R M Johnson. The plot runs from a west Cow Hall Swamp corner along a series of compass and pole measurements and is open for viewing at the A Paul Kitchin ship office adjacent to Whitehead.

Land Neck Roseneath Sam Whitehead Amos Sherry Lydia Head R. M. Johnson Sweet Gym Cow Hall Swamp Corner Post Oak Corner Pine A. Paul Kitchinship Adj Whitehead

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