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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

3

Masquerade at the skating rink poster

Community notice invites attendance to a Friday night masquerade at the skating rink. The ad lists admission 10 cents for adults and five cents for children, urging everyone to come.

Kitchin Visits Hien and Windsor Campaign Tour

Hien W W Kitchin appeared in town with friends praising his health and campaign progress for governor. He announced confidence in his nomination at the State Democratic convention in Charlotte and spoke in Windsor on Tuesday after an unexpected visit.

W. W. Ki Charlotte Windsor

Temperance Meeting at Dawsons Next Sunday

A temperance meeting is announced for Dawsons on May 3 at 3 p.m. with Mr Albion Dunn speaking on prohibition. A large turnout is expected and attendees will be instructed and entertained as the discussion aims to enlighten voters for the May 26 ballots.

Dawsons Albion Dunn Dunn

Birthday Party for Miss Bonnielyn Whitagel

A birthday party for Bonnielyn Whitagel aged 12 was held Friday April 24 with about 29 young guests. The event ran from 1 20 to 6 30 pm featuring games and frolic and a 5 30 reception with refreshments. A list of attendees includes Kitehia Gertrude Orsen Virg itehurst Jen se Dar Trancoe Sam Moore Doroth Annie Maria McDo Bae wards Jessiehead Par nele N C Mildrest Futreil Etta May W Edward Charlie Woolard Jessee Bower Herbert Riddick Norfleet McDowell Dupree Shields Le wie Lawrence Jimmie Hopkins David Prince Franklin Whitley Luther Purrington.

Bonnielyn Whitagel Irls Kitehia Gertrude Orsen Virgitehurst Jense Dar Trancoe Sam Moore Doroth Annie Maria McDo Bae Wards Jessiehead Parnele N.C Mildrest Futreil Etta May Edward Charlie Woolard Jessee Bower Herbert Riddick Norfleet McDowell Dupree Shields Lewie Lawrence Jimmie Hopkins David Prince Franklin Whitley Luther Purrington

Final Recital At Scotland Neck Graded School

The Scotland Neck graded school held its final music recital last Friday night with a record audience. Twenty one performances showcased the pupils under Mrs. W. R. Bond and Miss Lizzie Hyman, praised for fine training and discipline. The event demonstrated strong control of several hundred children and reflected well on the staff and school administration.

Music Department of Scotland Neck Graded W. R. Bond Lizzie Hyman Intendent Wilson Bond

Local residents noted in Scotland Neck area visits and movements

Names of residents from Weldon Crowells Enfield Rocky Mount and Florence visit relatives in Scotland Neck. several plan trips to Norfolk New York Washington and Hamilton. notifications of employment at Scotland Neck Cotton Mills and assorted family connections mark a typical social page fragment.

I. P.E. Whitl F.B Enfield Mr. Lenier Rocky Mount Scotland Neck Ned Chas. A. Jones Margaret Powers Washington N. B. Josey M. Hoffman J. A. Kitchin Norfolk A. L. Bowers Scotland Neck

Rally at Aurelian Springs Meeting Highlighted

A rally is planned at Aurelian Springs with a morning event focused on creation and an afternoon school-related session. Organizers emphasize community engagement and timely participation.

Aurelian Springs

Oates to Speak on Prohibition At Mend Citizens Meeting

Mr. Oates, chair of the Anti Saloon League, will address and entertain listeners at Mend. He is well versed on current affairs and aims to instruct his audience, even if some disagree with prohibition.

Liz Jno A. Oates Anti-Saloon League Oates

Fish-Fry and Rock-Yuddle at Newfleet's Ferry

A fragmentary account describes a fish fry and rock-yuddle hosted by Capt. T. W. Tillery for friends at Newfleet's Ferry. About twenty five to thirty Scots Neck residents gathered to greet the Have Belle as she arrived, with attendees traveling by hareback and bugsies. The event featured supper at twelve thirty and a rock prepared under Oncle Billy Whitmore's supervision, with local guests including CG. J. Shields and Captain Tillery among the participants.

Jauniey T. W. Tillery Newfleet’s Ferry Scotland Neck Belle Haresback CG. J. Shields Billy Whitmo le Deel O the Smith

Smith Higgs wedding described with ornate church ceremony

The account details a wedding at a church with extensive floral decorations including calla and pampas lilies. The groom’s brothers and bride’s brothers entered, followed by the bride escorted by her father, in a white satin gown, and the ceremony conducted by Rev I McK Pittinger amid Episcopal rites. The groom, a York realty professional, stood with his best man Burton Hoyle Smith.

Higgs James A. His Gilbert Eobert York Wade R. Brown Lohengrin Messrs Walter Smith Whitmer Smith Brooklyn N. Y Allen Higgs James Higgs Dome of Honor Henry C. Walter Washington, D. C la France James A.higss Burton Hoyle Smith Charlotte McK. Pittinger New

Road Board in Scotland Neck Plans More Mules for Roads

The Road Board for Scotland Neck Roseneath and Palmyra voted Friday to buy two more mules bringing the team to six. The board invited public inspection of road work and improvements while the expenses for road equipment were itemized including mules harness lumber tools and carts totaling 31 631.49.

Road Board For Scotland Neck Roseneath Palmyra Bed Clar Scotland Tur Con- Monwealth Western P Western Cart Insurant

Preachers Visit Highlights Church Conference Abroad

A church leader planned to attend an important conference in Europe after receiving confirmation of ongoing PSTsons. The trip, extending two to three months, followed his arrival from this country as he prepares for Sunday services and continued preaching engagements.

Cheshire Trinity Pstsons Piston Ee Chive Ilave Plesaii Europe

Call Accepted By A McFarl For Local Baptist Church

A McFarl of Louis has accepted the call to the Baptist church here and will arrive to begin work about the first of June.

A. McFarl Louis Baptist Church

Weldon Sees New Hotel and Hatchery Under Way

Weldon plans a new hotel soon and will begin work when a suitable site is found. Superintendent S G Worth Beaufort arrived with a team to start the Weldon Fish Hatchery. Worth has made the hatchery a key institution and aims to boost the rock fish season, which last year fell short, though locals expect strong activity this season.

Weldon Thiays S. G. Worth Beaufort Yeldon Fish Ir. Worth Perry Worth

Woe Offer Promises Cure for Catorrh Disease

An antique advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh, with a dubious promise that a medical remedy acts directly on blood and mucous. The damaged text presents a conspiratorial tone and references B J Cheney and a druggist offering a "perfectly wade" cure.

Tax poll restrictions alert voters must pay by May first

The notice warns that failure to pay poll taxes by May first will bar participation in fall elections. Tax collectors are urged to collect and provide receipts, while voters in other counties should contact sheriffs or tax collectors to settle dues promptly.

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Scotland Neck Bank B.C Whitley L. E. Pops Richmond Mond T Brothers WN. B. Josey Lesturas Fireenshare Dols Normal Golay Winston Smit Watson Normal College Greensboro Sony Appepl Howard Toseye W. W. Kitchin Temperance Raily Gur Mr. N. Diegs HW. Popa Crowells Birdie Brage Reltelhaven D. M. Prince Goldsboro Mr. C. L. McDowell New York Emily Nelson Florence, S. C J. E. Bowers P. L. Saisbury Hamilton R. M. Johnson Rally At & A Sacings Scott Bearad Aebi Yenning Roansle News Ted Lamp Frech Main St Prince's Stables Orde Pi Josey Hardware Company Dunning Brick Company Aulancer, N.C Edison Gem Edison Home The Cdison Phonograph Edison Triumph Whitley Grocery Company North Carolina Fletcher H. Gregory Halifax N. C Roo Lise W. A. Brantley Neck, N. C Tarboro Ie Ertjors Undertakers M. Hoffman & Bro B. P. Rocks C. Rede Brown B. P. Rock R. J H.W. Mixon EB. E. Hitvrarp V. Miles Pata Sam Whitehead Whitehead Amos Whitehead R. Meon Sweet Gum Cow Halil Cow Hall A. Paul Kitchin R. C. Whitehead John Whitehead Lupta Whitehead Foleys Kidneycare
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