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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
2
The Commonwealth asks subscribers to settle dues before Christmas as the paper plans a reduced holiday run with two issues this year. The note urges readers to pay 50 cents and 1 to ensure timely delivery and continued service.
A 1910s style editorial urges Congress to act with prudence and wisdom in reducing burdens on the poor and protecting justice. It reflects on national responsibility, the role of representatives, and the need for careful consideration of taxes and life necessities. The piece also mentions a fire incident and local events amid broader concerns.
Washington reports North Carolina delegation faring well in the House and Senate seating. Kluttz, Small, Pou, and Kitchins secured seats near the centre of the Democratic majority, while Moody and Blackburn earned better Republican positions. The NC delegation is praised as among the handsomest and strongest.
In Oxford on Saturday night the jury ordered Dr. J C Kilgo and B N Duke to pay Rev T J Gattis fifteen thousand dollars with the remaining defendants discharged. The case, familiar to Oxford and once settled for twenty thousand, was retried last week and verdicts noted as reflecting local sentiment while appeals were filed.
An advertised treatment claims to cure alcoholism with a home remedy called Home Gold Cure. It asserts strong, rapid results for drinkers, offering a one dollar package sent worldwide with doctor guidance and confidential delivery. The notice urges immediate action and warns against misleading improvements.
The Norfolk market columns list prices on December 2 1901 for eggs and poultry with per dozen rates, turkeys and fowls by pound, various chix and ham products, Smithfield ham values, middlings and dressed hogs per pound, and hides including dry and green salt varieties. Prices show general ranges with several weight classes and grades noted.
Notice forbids hunting with dog or gun on lands along the Roanoke river owned by Patapsco Guano Co. of Baltimore. Properties include River Farm Pine Tree Farm Norfleet Smith Farm and Gibaon Woods adjoining W H Josey J P Ware Hall heirs W F Butterworth and others. Dated November 14 1901 by W H Grarmix per W P Darvex.
Administrator Stuart Smith notifies all claimants to present claims against the estate by November 14, 1902. Failure to comply bars their recovery. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Nov 14 1901.
Advertises sourcing best goods for a hearty Saturday breakfast. Encourages buying from trusted stores known for quality products.
By virtue of the will of Mrs. E A Little deceased and a Halifax Superior Court decree, on December 16 1901 at her late residence the estate offers cash sale to the highest bidder. Goods include a black horse mules oxen engine cotton gin wagon farm tools and crops for 1901. Real estate includes two parcels on Halifax Street Littleton and adjacent land with named boundaries and registry references plus Eaton Ferry tract and Roanoke river boundary lands. Executor W H P Jenkins and attorney Daniel oversee the sale.
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