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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
3
A promotional piece argues wealth grows from deposits and steady application. It urges readers to decide to act and visit the bank for convincing reasons to save and bank wisely.
UD began two extended voting sessions at Mutlens last Sunday. Services will be held tonight. New Stretsekland and Son are constructing a wooden store building near The road ek, Palmyra, and Scotland Neck workers are improving streets this week drawing notably better appearances.
A customer voices concern over merchants late opening and early closing hours. The speaker notes that while store owners may set hours, many workers rely on regular shop times and frequent changes cause inconvenience. The exchange reflects tensions in retail practices and public expectations.
A greeting at Nahala marks the start of a series of Gospel services beginning next Sabbath evening at 8 15 with the minister expected to preside. No service at the usual 11 o'clock time. All who can help sing are asked to come early and join in.
The white school opens September 7 with urging patrons to have children present on the first day. Reading difficulty delays admission until after October 5. The colored school opens August 24 under Superintendent C. W. Witson.
London preacher J. C. Farncombe addressed the Kehukee Baptist congregation on Monday 23 in the afternoon. The audience greeted him warmly and the sermon elicited strong interest in things from the old country. The Alls family and others were pleased by his remarks about England.
Elder W. S. Rowe preached at the Methodist church Monday night during the quarterly meeting. The gathering continued into the next day with morning services and collections recorded, showing pledged church support.
A Sundar opal church event at Smith's Grove drew many attendees. Ed Smith drove out in a car during the day and paused on the lawn where about 12 people enjoyed games and a fine time before leaving.
A fatal saloon dispute in Edgecombe County ends with R B O Neal stabbed five times by Sparks. O Neal dies Friday after being taken to a horse and cared for on scene. Sparks, 22, is held after attempting escape. O Neal, son in law of D Bunch, was a farmer from Scotland Neck. Burial held Saturday with broad local sorrow.
Residents recount a busy weekend as many travelers stop by towns including Hobgood Enfield and Roxobel. Names include Mr P L Salsbury Mr Charlie Lamb and Miss Pauline Wade among others visiting relatives and friends. Hon Claude Kitchin returns from Virginia Beach while Rev C A Jones resumes duties at Rich Square church.
The remains of Mrs. Wesley Peebles of Washington North Carolina wife of Capt Weiry Peebles were brought here Monday and buried at 11 o'clock in the Epis cemetery with Rev cops Arthur officiating. Capt Peebles and wife had been in Farmville Virginia for health reasons. Mrs Peebles died suddenly of heart trouble Saturday night and Capt Peebles and friends extend sympathy.
A detailed obituary honors Huldah Edmondson Josey Dunn born 1883 in Scotland Neck. It recalls her marriage to Sam A. Dunn in 1905, her death on August 9, 1908, and the large funeral with clergy from multiple churches. It notes two children, her education at Baptist University for Women in Raleigh, and her mortuary tribute as a beloved wife mother and community figure.
Rev L M Curtis longtime Scotland Neck resident dies at his Ahoskie home. He was a respected Baptist preacher and education advocate who helped poor youths get schooling. Born in Randolph County, he taught in Sampson before entering the ministry and later married Dora E Vann in February 1831. Survived by wife children Varn Kedar Manly and Walter and many friends.
Mrs Rebe Shields and Miss Shields hosted a large gathering on August 4 honoring Miss Shields eighteenth birthday. Guests from multiple towns attended with decorative color schemes of white green pink and red. Names of attendees include Mary Wood Annie Norfleet Annie Fenner Tillie Morton Rosa Beddie Margarite Higgs Bessie Smith Cornelia Josey Mattie Josey Mary Weldon Smith Blanche Smith Nannie Smith Rebe Clark and many others.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm and its honesty. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. Price one dollar per bottle. Hall's Family Pills promoted for constipation.
All persons are notified to keep off the lands now owned by Dr. H. H. Fries. The Fail penalty of the law will be meted out to all affonders S. F. Dunn, Manager.
R A Gray of Oakville Ind describes decade long kidney illness gripping his body. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, which he calls a God send for his recovery. Endorsed by E T Whitehead Company.
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