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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

3

Lost A Mule and Local Church Appointment Report

Lost A mule reported by A J White of Roseneath on Sunday. The Baptist church named Rev R A McFarland of Louisville Ky as pastor last Sunday and may accept the call. The residence to be occupied by the couple on Tenth Street near the depot. The music department final recital at the graded school auditorium April 24 at 8 p m directed by Mrs W R Bonn.

J. &. Lewis Tenth Street Finsu Recrrau Themusic Department W. R. Bonn

Beautiful Morning Marriage at First Church

One of the season’s prettiest weddings united Miss Lacey House and Mr. James Andrew Cowan of Bristol Tennessee at the 1st church Wednesday at 9:30 AM. The ceremony featured green and red décor, floral arrangements, and a bridesmaid procession with Estelle Souzer as maid of honor. Afterward the couple left for Richmond and Bristol for their home, amid many fine gifts and well-wishers from local and out-of-town guests.

Matherine Futrell Es Alten Pittman H. Jowell Francesca Estelle Souze John W. House Myr. Temberton Bristol Seling J. B. Hutson Richmond Cowan Lucy House Morrisett Brothers Mr. Cowan Tennessee H. E. Biggs Ralleigh Thos. Cowan J.H. Delaney Bozeman Men J. A. White Hobgood Pemberton Leggtt N. L. Stedman Tillery

Easter visits and local folk travel notes

Local residents from Rocky Mount Greenville Enfield and Williamston are listed visiting relatives and spending Easter at home or with friends. Names include L J Bell W Lall Joshua Roberson Mollie Ruffin Charlie Dunn Kate Condrey Pattie Thorne Margarite Hiames Harry Lee McDowell and families in Conetoe Everetts Raleigh and Tarboro.

Joshua Roberson Williamston J. E. Bullock Conetee Mollie Ruffin Enfield Henry Gray Jim Ed. Condrey Kate Pattie Thorne L. J. Baker Palmyra P. C. Cohoon Everetts

Allen's Mammoth Pavilion Minstrels to visit Scotland Neck

The Charleston Daily Messenger reports Allen's Mammoth Pavilion Negro Minstrels performed in town on April 15 and 16 under a canvas theatre with full stage effects. The show received strong praise for humor, music by Prof McCannon's brass band, and a notable street parade featuring white silk hats and white duck suits.

Allen Scotland Charleston Daily Messenger Mammoth Pavilion Prof. McCannon

Prohibition Meeting Draws Large Scotland Neck Audience

Dr. D B Zollicoffer of Weldon and Rev C A Jones pastor of Scotland Neck Methodist Church spoke on prohibition before a large audience at the skating rink. E E Hilliard presided, prayer by Rev J E Hutson. Zollicoffer defended prohibition against liquor objections. Jones argued prohibition as a moral issue connected to school church and Sabbath. Both speakers urged voters to support prohibition on May 26. Albion Dunn suggested organizing music and revival activities for future meetings.

D. B. Zollicoffer Weldon C. A. Jon Methodist Church of Dr. Zollicoffer Zollicoffer Albion Dunnin C. A. Jones Jones Albion Dunn

Easter Pleasures Among Local School Children

Easter weekend brought schoolchildren many joys with egg hunts at Mrs Bowers and Mr G Lamb groves, a church gathering, and an afternoon woods ramble with wildflowers and lunch. Me day school and Ey day school children joined in the festivities, followed by a party at Mr W H Josey’s.

A. F. Hancock G. Lamb T. Whitehead

Unscrupulous Cure Claims and Patent Remedies Adverts

A jumble of dubious medical claims appears with “One Hin Dollars Reward” for cures, testimonials from a named firm, and endorsements for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills. Several lines tout “Health Coffee” substitutes and mocked coffee replacements, promoting quick, easy fixes with pharmaceutical and grocery store sellers.

J. Cuedo Izner J. Cheney W. Swan Manvis Ohio Hall Th Stern

Halifax Men Form Standard Automobile Co in Camden New Jersey

The Camden Post-Tram reports incorporation filings in the county clerk's office for Standard Automobile Company with capital stock of 100000. Incors include John W Stamper Richard H Stamper Reuben Miller and David H Goff. J W Stamper and Richard H Stamper, born in Halifax County, are president and vice president and sons of Richard Stamper. They built a Camden plant for automobile manufacture and maintain an office in Philadelphia.

Camdenn N. J Standard Automobile Company Capital John W. Stamper Richard H. Stamper Reuben Miller David H. Goff J. W. Stamper Halifax County Richard Stamper Bettie Stamper Camden Philadel

Bank account saver painter uses PURE PAINT with guarantee

Advertisement notes PURE PAINT as a guaranteed product for painters and bank savings, offering 4 gallons and M. Paint plus 3 gallons linseed oil at cost from L. & M. Paint Agents. Hardy Howe Co, Scotland Nec ane Salsbury & Bros, Hamilton.

Ready Relief Promises Cure for Womb Trouble

Mrs B C Hamlet of Tatrapin North Carolina reports relief after using Hardy Mannini's elastin remedy. She claims the treatment cured her long suffering womb condition within a short time and urges others to seek the absolute cure. Sold by Geo N Mumphord at N/A location.

Hardy Mannini B.C Hamlet Tatrapin N.C Geo. N. Mumphord

Poll Tax Reminder For Halifax County Voters

The 1907 poll tax must be paid by May 1 to be eligible to vote in all county and state elections. Receipts should be secured beforehand and, if owed in another county, payments must be sent there with receipt requested. Tax collectors urged to verify compliance before the May deadline.

Halifax County Iit

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