Local notes overflow with town news and obits
A parade of short items from Christmas gatherings to town visits fills the page. Rascally ad copy and brief notices cover a church rally that raised 78.45, a resident’s death at Littleton, anniversaries, forthcoming nuptials, farm yields, and local visits. Obituary for Mrs Winifred E Whitmore notes age and burial details. The column closes with public notices and a Christmas cantata promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Chapel
Thornton
Littleton
J. W. Thornton
Winifred E.whitmore
W. E. Whitmore
Sydney
Beaufort Co
Washington, N.C
Whitmore
Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Scotland Neck
Tarboro Pledges New Day in North Carolina Surgery
Residents hear praises of Dr. J M Baker of Tarboro for treating cervical calculi formerly sent to Baltimore. The piece cites comfort of local care, describes a May 9 procedure, and thanks supporters W B Sharpe and family. It also mentions Dr W W Farley’s delay and Dr E arly joining Scotland Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reela Prominen
Baltimore
J. M. Baker
Tarboro
North Carolina
Baker
W. W. Farley
Scotland
Early
The
Commonwealth
Eprtor Commonwealth
W. W. Early
Dr. Early
Wake Forest College
University of Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
New York
L. M. Curtis
Medical Board of
Medical Board
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Medical Society
Scotland Neck
Women and Kidney Trouble Affect All
A historic public notice-style warning describes kidney disease harming men and women, causing mind weakness, diminished vigor, and bed-wetting in children. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy and notes its rapid perceived effects and sale.
Peruna Promoted For Kidney Trouble By Veteran Testimony
An old war veteran and others praise Peruna as effective for kidney problems. Letters describe quick relief, cost value, and a claim that kidney health improves heart action and digestion. The ad notes the natural role of kidneys in waste excretion and offers a booklet titled Summer Catarrh by Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Corlies
Council Bluffs, In
Athletic Association
Peruna
D. L. Jaycox
Broadway
Oakland
Cala
Contrac
Mary Lawler
Appleton
Wis
Hartman
Sensational Tarboro Marriage Sparks Town Gossip
Tarboro, N C December 8 Special reports the sensational marriage of Elizabeth Frink Cotten and William Baker Howard, two prominent locals. Ceremonies occurred in secrecy at 9:45 am and again around 1 pm with kin and officials present, drawing much town chatter and well wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Post
Tarboro
N. C
Elizabeth Frink Cotten
William Baker Howard
Howard
John W. Cotton
William Howard
Saure William Grimes Clark
Townes
J. W. Fortes
Cobb & Forbes
Jes. P. Pippen
E. W. Gamble
Calvary Episcopal Church
Jno. W. Cotton
R. E.L. Pitt
Sally Dowd Pender
J. W. Forbes
Jos. P. Pippen
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the Commonwealth
Gut T
G. H. Johnson
Jersey
Wakefield
Peteo R. Wanston
N.C
G FM
Dawson
John L. Whitehead
J.D. Ray & CO
Agai
Purehaees
Hoffman’s
Hoffman
M. Hoffman & Bro
O. K. Taytor
Josey
Dave
N. B. Josey
Aseter Ibc
Telegraph
Lexington Kyre Soaks
Santa Claus
Mas Goods
Littleton Femmale College
South
Pernars
Matilda Lawrence
J. E. Shields
Weldon
Rev. B. Craige
8. D. Hancock
W. 8. Shields
Hobgood
Julian Baker
T. M. Edmondson
D. M. Prince
Goldsboro
Father Quinn
Zeb Johnson
Greenville
Mattie Nichols
Williamston
Iis
Margaret Bowers
Enfield
Robert Gray
Willameton
G.W. Coughenour
Orren
Lamberts Point
Hotel Lawrence
D.B. Gabbert
Luchanan, Us
Coman
R. E. Hancock
Lewiston
R. W. Salsbury
Hassell
Bessie Shields
Raleigh
Sadie Perry
Baptist Female University
Maj
J. B. Neal
New Berne
A. B. Goodloe
Portamouth
Ashby Dunn
W. A. Dunn
Williams
Roanoke News
Eugene Williams
Commonwealth Office
Bettie Latham
A. L. Betts
Wake County
T. J. Latham
Washington
W. R. Walston
Ihe
Mr. W. T
Askew
Extrero HeraLp
Enfield Herald
Converse
Auccess
DeWitt
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Tuk Conmonwealth
Chamberlain
Baptist Sunday School
Futrell
Rosalla
Dr. Bull
Aulander, N. C
Army of the Republic
Eever
Loadies, John Yegauits
Ox. &c
Edwards & Co
Ba' G
Wilson
Emeacall
Ud Save
Respectta
Agtes
Lissalstuid
Herbie Esen
Debuson
Aplasia Tyler & Co
Mutual Con Soc
G. He
W.T. Tyler & CO
HamIlton Pants Fg. Co
HamIlton Pants Mfg
Hamilton
W. W. Eary
Creighton
R. C. Josey & CO
Frank T. Clark Co
Cooke, Clark & CO
Norfolk
Virginia
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