Premiums lapse but policy pays on death claim
In July 1902 a North Carolina policyholder congratulates Union Central Life Insurance Co for promptly settling a $1609 claim on W. P. Lyca of Wilson. The letter notes premiums due since 1891, the policy from 1895, and praise for liberal terms and solid service, inviting others to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baveiea
N. C
Cary J. Huyter
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Raleigh
W. P. Lyca
Wilson
Union Central
Secret of Her Spring in Step Revealed
An advertorial claim touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a secret to a lively stride and cheerful mood. It promises active organs, good digestion, and no headaches, asserting relief from blues as part of a health tonic pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaca
Dr. King
Summer Sickness Guide And Community Notices
Summer sickness warning promotes Dr Seth Arnold Balsam as a remedy sold by K E Whitehead Co and urges households to keep a bottle. The column notes an October session start for Prof Creekmore’s Male Academy with assist-Mr Mansfield in Princess Anne county. Also reports infant death of Mr J D Askew, Halifax court next week, hail at White's Cross Roads, new brick sidewalk paving, Littleton Female College catalog request, Scotland Neck jail representation, an Nags Head excursion, a marriage at Tarboro, and Norfolk excursion by Mr R J Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Arnold
KE. T. Whitehead & Co
Maxyshenp Wn
M. C. Mansfield
Princess Anne County
T. J. Creekmore
visitors and residents tale over northampton county
Miss Eunice McDowell arrives from Murfreesboro to visit relatives here. Numerous neighbors and friends including Miss Florence Durham Tillery and Miss Katie Hassard Short New York visit, while others journey to Richmond Littleton Tarboro and Raleigh for leisure and family affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Hassard-Short
New York
Drowned While Bathing At Webb’s Mill Pond
A colored boy named Fed Hannon drowned Sunday at Webb's mill pond where water ran ten feet deep and ten feet wide. He could swim but began to struggle and was unable to reach safety as others looked on.
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Webb’s Mill Pond
Fed Hannon
Outterbridge Weds Miss Minter in Norfolk Norfolk
Miss Lillian Minter became Mrs A W Outterbridge on Tuesday morning at the bride's home in Norfolk Virginia. The couple planned a ten day honeymoon in western North Carolina before returning to Scotland Neck. They will reside at the Scotland Neck hotel. Accompanying the groom were Noah Allsbrook and W P White from Hobgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magrirp
Tarsoro
A Dawson
Enfield Leager
Ernest Lawrence
Ida Messenger
Tillery
Lawrence
Spring Hill
Lynn Branch
Scotland Neck
Tarboro
Norfolk
Lillian Minter
A. W. Outterbridge
Asheville
Outterbridge
Noah Allsbrook
W. P. White
Hobgood
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a necessary precaution against colds. It claims to allay inflammation clear the head soothe and strengthen the mucous membrane and cure coughs croup throat and lung troubles with immediate action.
Buildings Rising on Main Street as New Brick Stores Go Up
New brick structures rise on Main Street replacing recently removed wooden buildings. Pace of construction is steady and expected to create handsome storefronts within weeks. Local notices emphasize rapid progress and future streetscape improvements.
The Glorious Crops In This Region
A regionwide crops report notes unusually good prospects. A well‑informed observer says he has never seen a better outlook. He mentions July cotton weed growth was small and doubts it will hinder the eventual crop.
Dr Hyatt to Visit Scotland Neck for Eye Work
Dr Hyatt, after suspending biannual visits to Scotland Neck four years ago due to Sanitorium duties, will resume with home arrangements for local doctors to handle his practice. Appointments will be on Mondays and Tuesdays, letting him stay home the last four days weekly to see distant patients and manage eyes without traveling to Kinston. Littleton Female College undergoes extensive renovations ahead of its largest opening, with Dr A D Belle praising it as an ideal school for girls and noting growing patronage beyond North Carolina.
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Dr. Hyatt
Scotland Neck
North Carolina
Kinston
Littleton Female College
A D. Belle
All Were Saved By Dr King’s New Discovery
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia recounts years of bronchitis misery and finds cure with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. His wife’s asthma also improved. they praise the medicine as best for throat and lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles fifty cents and free trial bottles at E To’s.
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Readers chide paper for omitting visitors names in print
Letter from Suffolk Va criticizes THE Commonwealth for not listing every local visitor’s name. writer defends editorial limits, noting staff cannot know all arrivals and urges readers to help rather than complain. Mentions Virginia High School and requests inquiries go to N C Starke and J W Roberte in Suffolk Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia High School
W. J. Oliver
Suffolk
N. C. Starke
J W. Roberte
Self-Defense Declared in Vanlandingham Killing of Jim Thomas
Justices Perry and Gray ruled the Wednesday night shooting of Jim Thomas by Charles Vanlandingham was in self defense. Thomas, a colored boy, fled nearly two hundred yards to Mr. Joyner's grove after the pistol was produced and he died shortly after. witnesses and defense argued the pistol was drawn first but the court dismissed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Perry
B. I. Gray
Charles Vanlatlaingham
Jim Thomas
W. A. Dorteh
Vanlandingham
Mr. Dorteh
Stole Mr Taylor’s Money
Tom Powell and two boys Dolly Staten and Lige Sheilds stood before Justice Perry on charges of stealing from Mr C K Taylor’s store. The boys allegedly struck the clerk distracted him while Powell acted as treasurer and the trio took about 35 dollars. All denied, were sent to jail awaiting trial next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Powell
Dolly Staten
Lige Sheilds
Justice Perry
C. K. Taylor
Piles cured after vast medical expenses in Verbana
In Verbana Alabama F A Gulledge endured two hospital stays and paid doctors to treat a severe pile condition producing 24 tumors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieved inflammation and pains, described as the best salve in the world. Sold by E T White head & Co's drug store for 52 cents.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbana
Ala
Bucklen
E. T. Whitehead & Co
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the Commonwealth
E.T. Whitehead & Co
R. E. Alligood
Singer
N.C
Edwards & CQ
Huuiarp & Hovse
T. Whitehead & Co
G. T. Whitehead & CO
Court House
Brinkleyville
Bennett
Thomas
Reedy
W. J. Mollory
Eale
J. M. Beaty
Smithfield
A. S. Lyon
Admr
W. P. Lyon
E. BE. Hurram
J. D. Askew
M. L. Keeler
Halifax
Hall
White’s Cross Roads
O. K. Taylor
Main Street
R. J. Dunning
Mise Florence Durham
J. C. Mullen
Rosiland Rountree
Greenville
Annie Kitchin
H. E. Biggs
Mary E. Bell
Wilson Allsbrook
T. H. Hicks
Edgecombe
Youngsville
Ola Shaw
Thelma
Mr. Wilson Allsbrook
B. Allsbrook
Bernard Allsbrook
Richmond
A. B. Adkins
Hertford County
Mrs. Elliot
Midway
J. S. Jenkins
F. P. Shields
Littleton
T. H. Pritchard
Nash County
Mr. A. McDowell
Virginia Beach
A.C. Liverman
Seven Springs
Mr. G. Hoffman
Rocky Mount
John Hooker
Hamilton
Debby Flemming
Pitt County
Laura
Harwell
R. G. Allsbrook
Charles S. Hurt
R. A. Smith
Anna Strong
Raleizh
Marie Hyman
Lizzie Hyman
Missy Stella Wallace
Mrs. Holloman
G. C. Weeks
Prof
Ernest Morrisett
J. L. Bell
Suffolk, Va
Mr. Bell
H. B. Hardy
The
News and Observer
L. Vinson
Littleton Knitting Mills
Jamie Webb
Mr. Hart
Kate Bagley
Hulah Josey
Montreal
B. F. Tillery
Durham
J. C. Jones
Northampton County
Mr. Jones
C. H. Bell
Portsmouth
B. I. Allbrook
Henry Cook
Williamston
R. H. Smith
F. M. Pope
Newport News, Va
C. E. Brewer
Wake Forest
Prof. Brewer
Mesdames L. W. Bagley
N. B. Josey
W. L. Harrell
Harrell
Yarnville
S. C
T. M. Allsbrook
Ahoskie
S. W. Morrisette
Lizzie
Telia Butterworth
Petersburg
W. F. Butterworth
W. F. Watson
Hampton, Va
J. E. Woolard
Mary Purafoy
Denver, Col
W. O. Allen
Palmyra
Alice Powell Wart
Mra W
Mr. Outterbridge
Emory
Lula Howard
God
Scotland
Mr Taylor
DeWitt
Auburn
Prince & Co
RE. E. Maillano
Joux W. House
Mall
C. J. Moffett
Boel Yecabke
Aaga
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