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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
The Roanoke Chowan Times notes the urgency of paying poll taxes to vote this year. It also announces Rich Square’s newspaper enlargement to eighty pages, with a Babcock press and Twentieth Century folder recently installed. Editor Connor is praised for success and service.
The Messenger of Hope prints a costly account by Rev Walter J Smith former rector of Trinity Church Scotland Neck and now superintendent at Thompson Orphanage Charlotte. He asks readers to calculate losses from strong drink and warns that alcohol brings tallying costs to the drinker and saloon.
At the Charlotte meeting of the North Dean Press Association J As hom S was honored for long service dating back to the seventies Other officers named include W C Dowd J Z Green Rev J O Atkinson J B Sherrill J F P Murley M J Julian R M Phillips and an annual orator The reports praised the meeting and hospitality while Cobb Morganton Herald editor lauded the association for its support and the editor’s trip sequence
L. & M. Pain Agents Hardy Howe Company Scotland Neck report oxide of Z based paint is cheaper than SH paint and offers pure linseed grindings at an actual cost of $1.20 per gallon. Salisbury & Bros. Hamilton act as distributors.
The paper recalls twenty years of temperance coverage and urges readers to vote on May 26 on a statewide prohibition question. It stresses the historic significance and the need for clear public choice apart from other issues, urging informed participation by citizens.
A charming Thom Thumb wedding was staged at Halifax North Carolina on a Thursday night in a Halifax church. Master Louis Travis led the ceremony for Emily Cole of Shelmerdine with bridal party members and young ushers acting as attendants in a formal, flower decorated setting.
A grand Weldon banquet celebrated local progress with leaders from Albemarle to Halifax County in attendance. Toasts by Major Emry and others praised cooperation between railroad interests and residents while pledging efforts to build a stronger Weldon.
Nettie May Shearin wed Cleveland Carter of Weldon in a quiet morning ceremony at 9 39 at the Shearin residence near Halifax. Bridesmaid Miss Reby Ousby and best man Mr Gregg assisted. The couple, after a reception, will reside in Weldon amid thanks and gifts from friends.
Town discusses creating a day officer or night watchman to guard streets wells and taxes. Debates whether to issue bonds for a police presence or repurpose a building as an ice house, with emphasis on protecting town interests and safety.
Halifax North Carolina April 27 1908 the death of Mr B F Turner at the House Lumber Co plant four miles from here was mourned He was about 23 years old and survived by parents and a sister Enfield and Benet attended the ball game Turner died after a crushing accident and amputation failed local friends mourn his loss and send sympathy to the bereaved
A 21 meeting at the home of Miss Nannie featured a musical guessing contest won by Miss Mattie Josey. A fine dining spread with daisies followed the contest as the group enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Bell County schedules county precinct primaries on May 1 at 3 PM at voting places, Roanoke Rapids at 8 90 PM. Delegates elected will not nominate legislative or county officers but will select delegates to Congressional and State conventions. Chairman J L Travis notes separate primaries will later nominate legislative and county officers.
Mrs B C Sold reports long lasting womb trouble relief after using Dr Manning Lad Rolie. She claims the remedy cured her condition and promotes the product as absolute care for womb issues. Sold by Geo N Mumphord in Tillery, NC.
Tax collection notice listing C. W. Dunn as the collector and a sale amount of 7.59 dollars.
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