Scholarship offers and a wedding reported in the paper
Livteron Fear advertises scholarships and lending funds to needy students, praising its North Carolina school. Gilbert Smith earns a scholarship to A&M, hailed as a credit to Scotland Neck. Miss Annie Wood marries R. H. Kinion at Hotel Peters on July 8, with few guests. The Commonwealth notes Newport News Academy and events, including Dr. W. O. McDowell’s death and local nuptials around Tarboro. Vine Hill Academy shows progress with lavender dress and a request to publishers for material donations.
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Livteron
Collect
North Carolina
Woop Marriep
Hotel Peter
Annie Wood
R. H. Kinion
Greenville
J. A. Parry
The
Commonwealth I
Scotiani- Neck
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Main Street
Hotel Lawrence
J. P. Futrell
Langley
N. B. Josey
Church Street
C.T. Lawrence
Boyette Place
Female Academy
M. Hoffman
Commonwealth
Scotland Neck
Cleaning the Streets by Officer Peterson in Scotland Neck
Officer Peterson remains busy cleaning town streets with no end in sight. The ongoing effort relies on individuals keeping their premises in good condition to reduce municipal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Scotland Neck
Death of Mr Clayton Clintleton in gas explosion
Mr Clayton Clintleton son in law of Mr Wiley Briley was fatally injured by a gas pipe explosion in Newport News last week. He died Thursday after injury on Tuesday and his body was buried at Wiley Briley burying ground near Palmyra. He was 22 and married since Christmas 1898, leaving a wife.
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Clayton Clintleton
Wiley Briley
Newport News
Palmyra
THE
Commonwealth
Letter to Mr Hoffman Promotes L M Paint Guarantee
A letter to Mr M Hoffman argues that pure white lead is not the only paint and criticizes complaints about lead paint. It advertises L M Paint with an insurance guarantee and claims consistent quality over 28 years, urging readers to favor E T Whitehead & Co with a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Travelers Visit Notes and Local Arrivals
A compilation of visits and short stays by residents and visitors in the area. Names include W. S. Brintley E. W. Hall Whit Smith J. C. Boyette D. M. Prince W. T. Tyler Fannie Peebles Alice Briley Emma Harrington James Hancock Mattie Cotten Wakefield J. B. Gray Nannie Cobb J. R. Proctor Viana Dail Burwell Riddick Keech Outterbridge Estelle Shaw J. P. Wimberly M. Oppenheimer Walter Dunn George T. Andrews J. Futtrell St. George Barraud Hattie Hollowell Onie Pope Rev R E Peele and others are noted among callers, visitors, and travelers with multiple mentions of trips to Norfolk Baltimore Greenville Rocky Mount and Nags Head among towns cited.
Baltimore Bride Weds Alfred Purrington in Towson Church
Miss Georgie Price Bosley daughter of Mrs. H Parker Bosley Towson married Alfred Luther Purrington of Scotland Neck N C at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Towson. Rev Powers officiated as guests filled the church with floral decor and a reception followed at the bride's mother's home before the couple left for a Northward trip and residence in Scotland Neck.
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Georgie Price Bosley
Parker Bosley
Towson
Alfred Luther Purrington
Scotland Neck
N. C
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
E. Stanton Bosley
W. H. H. Powers
H.C. Turnbull
Elizabeth Bosley
J. E. Shields
N.C
Purrington
Woman’s College
Baltimore Sun
Cottage Home
Lena Smith
Conoy
Does It Pay To Buy Cheap Cure For Lung Troubles
A late nineteenth century advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals tissue, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, and provides restful sleep. Sold by E.T. Whitehead & Co., Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
E.T. Whitehead & Co
McCord Endorses Peruna For Catarrh In Washington Letter
Ex governor Myron H. McCord writes from Washington praising Peruna for catarrh and cold symptoms. He says one bottle improved his throat and cough and urges others to start treatment now. McCord recommends Hartman remedy and notes no substitutes, inviting readers to request a free catarrh book from Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. McCord
Myron H. McCord
New Mexico
Hartman
Washington, D. C
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Sale Claim Ads
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe teething pains, soften gums, relieve wind colic, and cure diarrhoea, with immediate relief for children, sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Scotland Neck tobacco market opens strong
The Scotland Neck tobacco market opened last Thursday August 9 with prices better than the opening sales last year. Though not a large quantity was offered, prices were excellent and higher than Eastern Carolina markets. Farmers reported good satisfaction with sales and indications point to a brisk season as Star Warehouse shows a promising start with Mesa Clement and Keel actively serving customers. Five buyers attended the opening including home buyers and visitors, ensuring a lively season. Mr. Bailey of the Banner Warehouse served as auctioneer.
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Scotland Neck
Carolina
Star Warehouse
Mesa
Clement
Keel
Mr. Bailey
The
Banner Warehouse
Successful Colored Farmer Sherrod Johnson Records Wealth
Successful colored farmer Sherrod Johnson, once enslaved, built wealth through hard work. He bought and expanded farms, owns teams, and drives a carriage freely. He votes Republican but keeps politics private, recently selling sixteen bales of cotton at Scotland Neck with all profits debt free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrod Johnson
Scotland Neck
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W.t. Tyler & Co
Tland Neck
Les
W. H. White
Scotlana Neck
Briand New Wheeler & Wilson
Jing T
Salis
Coxrealth
D. Webb
Mr. Hoffman
Bis
Scotland
R. C. Josey & CO
Gilbert Smith
Gilbert
Newport News Minutary Academy
Huffman
W. O. McDowell
Tarboro
Robert Daughtry
Allie Morrin
Academy
Vine Hill Female Academy
Futtrell-Hardy Hardware Co
Mr. M. Hoffman
Scornano
Loxamas
Kever
W.S. Brintley
E. W. Hall
Norfolk
Mr. Whit Smith
New York
J.C. Boyette
Winston
Elizabeth Dickens
D. M. Prince
Weldon
W. T. Tyler
Fannie Peebles
Petersburg
W.J. Battle
Alice Briley
Emma Harrington
Spring Hope
J. B. Edwards
James Hancock
Mattie Cotten
Baltimore
Mrs. Wakefield
Richmond
S. B. Kitchin
John B. Gray
Rocky Mount
Nannie Cobb
Roanoke Rapids
J. R. Proctor
Washington
Mrs. Viana Dail
Kinston
M. W. N. Steptoe
Burwell Riddick
Wilson
J. B. Keech
A. W. Outterbridge
Estelle Shaw
J. P. Wimberly
Helen Brinkley
Robersonville
P. H. Gorman
Annie Pittman
Julian Baker
Mrs. M. Oppenheimer
Mrs. G. Hoffman
Walter Dunn
Enfield
George T. Andrews
Nags Head
J. P. Futtrell
Morehead
St. George Barraud
Norfleet Smith
F. Dunn
South Gaston
Hattie Hollowell
Goldsboro
Onie Pope
Mr. Walker
Nahala Presbyterian Church
Will Rogers
Winton
Tom Brown
Murfreesboro
Albion
Sam Dunn
C. W. Wilson
Lucy Mangum
Williamston
C. T. Lawrence
Halifax
Scotland Neck Boys
Mess
Jno. Fenner
Harry Fenner
Clinton Gregory
Fletcher Gregory
John T. Gregory
Archie Gregory
George Gilliam
J. H. Norman
Brinkleyville
R. E. Peele
Una
8. C
Spring Hill
Baptist Church
Gray
Purrington-Bosley
Wcord
AS. H. Bell
Jeweler
Tarboro, N. C
Atlanta
Heck, H.C
L. W. Bagley
Prin
Vine Hill
Male Academy
Neck, N.C
Stu- Whitsett Institute
W. T. Whitsett
Ph. D
Whitsett, Guilford Co
LAW School
E. Taylor
Buie’s Creek Academy
Alderman
Wake Forest College
Taylor
Kilgo
South
J. W. Bailey
Biblical Recorder
University of North Carolina
Smithdeal Business College
Woman’s College of Virginia
Oxford Seminary
New York School of Art
J. A. Campbell
Buie’s Creek
Harnett County
Littleton Female College
Warren County
Raleigh
Panacea
J M. Rhodes
Littleton
Attr
Baptist Female University
Tre
Politi
EK. T
Hithead
PERRY
T. H. Hollingsworth
McDowell
Er Frank P. Shields
Casuie
Y. R. Bond
Asc
Elena
Bouteits
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