Local social notes highlight regional visits and travels
Miss Julia Rhem of Tillery visits Weldon while many others travel for Thanksgiving and to attend events. Residents like Mrs. E. C. Ruffin and Mrs. R. H. White return from visits to Hobgood and Gray, and teachers from Enfield and Rocky Mount are noted. A large list covers visits to Richmond and Norfolk for Virginia vs North Carolina games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. White
Raleigh
Ethel Webb
Ruby Tillery
Tillery
Bessie Hancock
Claude Kimball
Joe Atkinson
Enfield
E. C. Ruffin
Hobgood
R. H. Gray
Richmond
Norfolk
Virginia
North Carolina
Henry T. Clark
W. H. McDowell
W. D. Leggett
Mannie Hoffman
J. N. Smith
E Tchin
Balfour Dunn
A H. Hopkins
J. N. Savage
Dr. H . Clark
KE. H. Leggett
J. E. Race
J. L. Cherry
Wilmer Rasberry
Not Dead but Sleepy Young Hunters Hunted by Night Rescue
Two boys aged 12 and 14, Herman Bryan and Robert Nelson, wandered from Palmyra Martin County while hunting with mules. After a long day they found shelter at Hoyt Moore's home, and a search party of 15 to 20 traced them to Moore's frame. By midnight the boys were found and returned home. townsfolk waited anxiously as the tale ended with light discipline and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bryan
Robert Nelson
Palmyra
Vna Martin County
Hoyt Moore
Scotland Neck
White’s Mill Pond
Moore’s Frame
Bryan
Nelson
Odd Fellows District Meeting in Scotland Neck
The Odd Fellows district meeting is to be held in Scotland Neck today with a 7 30 p m public meeting in the graded school auditorium. Mrs Bond and Miss Lizzie Hyman will lead all music assisted by the graded school music department. The program includes prayers by Rev C G Christian addresses and songs with speakers Stuart Smith and W R Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Scotland Neck
Graded School
W. R. Bond
Lizzie Hyman
C. G. Christian
Stuart Smith
W. R. Johnson
G.and Herald
Windsor
Odd Fellowship
Bond
Great Revival Ends at Methodist Church
The two week revival at the Methodist church closed Monday night. Mr. Browning left Tuesday for Wendell to conduct a meeting. About a hundred conversions and reclaims occurred. The church gained thirty five new members. Seven new Baptist members joined. The town received lasting good and all locals wish Browning well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mr. Browning
Wendell
Baptist Church
Browning
Rev N C Hughes Leads Services at Episcopal Church
At the Episcopal Church Rev N C Hughes Arch Deacon of the Raleigh Convocation conducted morning and evening divine services and administered the Lord's Supper. He has recently begun this new work under the bishop and his sermons were clear earnest and greatly enjoyed by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Hughes
Raleigh
Officers Raid At Cotton Oil Mill Gambling Ring
Night watchman Roberson alerted City Detective Dunn to a gambling scene at the Cotton Oil Mill. Eugene Bishop Dick Holmes and Frank White were arrested and later fined about $30 each by Mayor White. Gus Hardy Sue Toodle and Mozora Anthony were jailed or fined for disorderly conduct and a street fight, with Mrs Toodle sporting a cut eye from a bottle blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson
C. W. Dunn
Eugene Bishop
Dick Holmes
Frank White
Mayor White
Morrisett Brothers Close Doors After Ten Years in Scotland Neck
The Morrisett Brothers announce retirement after ten years in the city. Their lease expires January 1 and Gilmore & Co. of New York will wind up the business. Stock goes on sale beginning Friday morning with a sensational clearance sale expected. The town laments the loss of two public spirited merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Morrisett Brothers
Scotland Neck
S. W. Morrisett
Messrs
Gilmore & Co
New York
Messrs. Gilmore & Co
Drunk but Persuaded at Oak City Depot
John Hardy of Oak City, described as white and with an official record, caused a scene at the depot Sunday evening after exchanging suitcases with a young woman and refusing to surrender the luggage. Officer C W Dunn intervened, Hardy boarded a train, then cursed the town. A warrant has been issued for Hardy to answer disorderly conduct and using profane language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardy
Oak City
C. W. Dunn
Hardy
Citizens summoned to Halifax for grand jury probe
A large number of residents and business people from Scotland Neck and nearby areas traveled to Halifax in response to a summons to appear before the Grand Jury as witnesses in the fraud investigation tied to the recent election. Judge Cooke urged thorough scrutiny and the public awaits the case outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck
Halifax
Cooke
Epistle by Rev Samuel Hanff Delights Episcopal Session
Monday marked St Andrew's Day with Rev Samuel Hanff from Duke delivering an address on the brotherhood and St Andrew's life. The Baracas and congregation attended in large numbers and the talks were well received. He spoke again Tuesday night and addressed Graded School children Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church
Samuel Hanff
Duke
Brotherhood
St. Andrew
Devine
Graded School
Presbyterians praise public support for bazaar success
The ladies of the Presbyterian church report a week long bazaar a great success netting over 100 dollars. Though few in number they commend the public for liberal patronage and express gratitude for interdenominational generosity. They hope soon to begin building a new house of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Farm near Halifax sells for 2300 dollars
The Joseph McMahon farm near Halifax, about 170 acres of timber land, sold at the courthouse on Monday. W. E. Daniel acted as commissioner and the buyer was Mr. J. K. Elliot of Littleton for 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McMahon
Halifax
Court House
W. E. Daniel
J. K. Elliot
Littleton
Episcopal Bazaar to be held December 9 and 10
The Episcopal church ladies announce their Annual Bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday December 9 and 10 in Dr J E Sheilds office opposite Hoffmans store. Refreshments will be served at all hours and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
J. E. Sheilds
Hoffman
Doctor Hyatt Eyes Clinic to Visit Tarboro in December
Dr H C Hyatt will visit the Hotel Farrar in Tarboro on December 14 15 and 16 to treat eye diseases and fit glasses. A no fee charge applies unless terms are agreed. All glasses are guaranteed to fit. Hyatt is normally in Kinston on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hyatt
Tarboro
Farrar
Honor Roll for Graded School Music Department
The honor roll lists Lydia Josey Virginia Tillery Hat tie Weeks Hattie Whitehurst Fannie Lewis for the third month of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Josey
Virginia Tillery
Hattie Weeks
Hattie Whitehurst
Fannie Lewis
Notice of Land Sale in Halifax County 365 Acre Tract
Public auction set for December 21 1908 at the Halifax Court House door to sell the 365 acre Fannie Pope land in Conoconnara Township Halifax County bounded by W W Land Kelly Weeks J E Fitzpatrick J J Baens NC Lumber Co and others. Commissioners Joan Kerr and A Paul Kitchin announce the decree of the Superior Court dated March 5 1907 in A L Pope et al Ex Parte. Survey available at A Paul Kitchin's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Halifax County
A. L. Pope
Clare Pope
Court House
Halifax
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An old newspaper ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an untreatable catarrh case, cites F J Cursey & Co and Waterse Kisxan Marvin of Toledo as endorsers, claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures via blood and mucous surfaces, priced 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cursey & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Watprse
Kisxan & Marvin
O. Hall
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Pedestal of Fame
Scotland Neck Bank
Alleavil
Sean
Klet
E.T. White
Howard Ny
Mit
Wrence Howard
N. B. Josey Co
Allsbrook
N.C
York Y
L. House
Howard Grocery Co
N. B. di Co
Edward’s & Yapany
Epwards & Co
Elegraph Institute
R. S
Turkey
Sttleton, N. C
Littleton, N. C
Julia Rhem
Weldon
R. H. White
R. J. Gray
Hattie and
Mary
Oak Ciev
A. F. Hancock
Lewiston
R. S. Neal
Washington, N.c
Maj
J. B. Neal
R.C. Dunn
E. T. Waller
Portsmouth
Emily Nelson
Florence
J. E. Bowers
Minnie Dunn
Graded School of
O. F. Smith
Maxton
Mabel Wooten
W. W. Kitchin
Gov. Kitchin
R. C. Josey, Jr
Wake Forest College
Eula Shoulars
Whitakers
Rebecca Knight
E. C. Knight
Deisy Foster
Checkley
Rocky Mount
Rebecca Smith
Kathleen Tillery
Nina
V. C. Moore
V. C. Moore, Jr
Harper Alexander
Roxabel
N. Biggs
Aurora
Roanoke Association
New Baptist Church
H. O. Hyatt
Kinston
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Peart St
Grand Jury
E. T. Whitehead Co
Jewelry
H. W. Mixon
Episcopal Bazaar
Pittman & Bishop
N. C
MR. Farmer
Scorhann Neck Bank
Lawrence Howard
Howard Block
Macnai’s Drug Store
Robt. M. Rawls
Tarboro, N. C
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