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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
A bank advertises that a substantial account does not guarantee happiness but improves chances of commitment. It notes many strong accounts started with a few dollars and grew to fund investments, claiming easy steps to open an account and urging immediate actions.
Notice states only one more Commonwealth issue this year with printers’ holiday week. Announcements must be placed for next week's issue by Tuesday noon.
B Waterman of Watertown claims his daughter, long plagued by epilepsy, has had no attack for over two years after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Advertised as best liver cleanse and tonic, 25 cents at E Whitehead & Co. Drug Store.
Last week the Baptist church bazaar raised 212 dollars. Local residents note moves in town as P A Rakberry relocates to Halifax road and C W Dunn moves to the Brinkly place near Clarksville. Norfolk attorney James Meffryde Webb promotes his practice from the Atlantis Trust building.
Rev J E Holden has been returned as pastor of the Methodist church in Scotland Neck after a three year stint. The town welcomes his return as he has grown in favor with the church and the broader community. The announcement brings satisfaction to many admirers and friends.
Miss Sallie Baker daughter of Mr John Henry Baker died at her father's Twelfth Street home Tuesday afternoon December 1st age 27 after a period of feeble health. The funeral was held in the Baptist cemetery this afternoon with services at the home conducted by Rev G T Lumpkin. The family expresses deep sympathy.
In a December 11 1906 ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs N B Josey Miss Mary Lou Josey wed Mr Charles Allen Jones. The wedding featured music by Miss Annie Biggs and others, a Mendelssohn march, and a reception of congratulatory calls before a trip to Washington and Baltimore. The couple will reside in Scotland Neck, with the groom employed by Lexington Upholstery Co. The event drew wide local esteem and gifts reflecting their popularity.
A local printer urges delinquent subscribers to settle prior balances before year end. The note explains the cost of sending papers to nonpayers equals that of payers and appeals to readers to mail payments or pay in person. Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents.
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