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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
A publisher notes a forthcoming issue with a festive Christmas tone and plans to showcase local greetings and notices. The item references street conditions, open events, and community business, praising enterprise and urging local participation amid town traditions and conventions.
Fragmentary lines refer to a debate about vagabonds and vagrants, noting divisions and concerns over unity. Mentions a public discourse on how to address vagrancy and its impact on the community and safety.
David Stern, once and neck leader in state legal circles, acted as special attorney for the Guilford County Board of Education. He examined the clerk of the Superior Court records and submitted a report concluding the school fund and officers including judges, the solicitor, and clerks, were properly handled. The investigation aimed to verify money and book handling in the school system.
Representative W. W. Kitchin of the Fifth North Carolina District resigns to take effect January 11. Kitchin will be inaugurated as governor on January 12, forwarding his successor or appointment pending.
Norfolk man Dee Baede dies Sunday as George Moore and family mourn. Miss Francis Salter returns from teaching in the state. Mrs. Wilson Mullen guests with Mr Mullen and family. Jas M Muatlen of Roopmary and Mrs Mutlen recall Jan. Ten days in Hong Kong. A veteran with tobacco ties, he was known for charity and debt kindness. Four sons and brother J A W Bi Seas mourn in Victorian, Va. Funeral service conducted by R L Go Grariv.
Trust sale conducted under deed of trust by Thos N Hill trustee for M Ferrall estate. Property includes part of Peter B Smith farm on Roanoke River near the Dan Edmonson line with 75 acres and dwelling, adjoining Mrs Maria Haw kine and others. Sale set for 12 o clock in front of N B Josey Company store on January 16, 1900.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a remedy for catarrh with testimonials and a one hundred dollar promise. Claims inform readers to pay 75 cents per bottle and to see druggists for Hall's Family Pills, urging sale and trial in Toledo Ohio.
Atlantic Coast Line offers excursion rates on sale December 1 1909 with limited return by January 1. For details contact nearest agent or telegraph. J Craig,T C Wire, Mer Gen Pas Ag Wilmington NC.
Virtue of a deed of trust executed by I. D. Norcom and wife to J. C. Sprep and Dunn attorney, the property described as 175 acres in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, including the Pill Watson tract, will be sold at public auction on January 16 by the trustee.
In Halifax County North Carolina a deed of trust trustee will sell on the 16th 1909 in Scotl and NC at public auction the Wommuck Place tract of about 86.5 acres in Ebenezer Township with improvements. The boiler engine and personal property will be sold on January 26 1998 in Scotland Neck NC. The sale includes a one third undivided interest in the tract and adjoins DeBrule Geo DeBrule W Bradley and others. December 14 1908 A Paul Kitchin Trustee.
On Thursday December 31 at the Bulm near Leggetts a cash sale will offer 6 to 10 year old cattle milch cows beef stock a yoke of oxen 30 hogs and pigs corn fodder cotton seed two wagons four carts farm implements two horse plows hoes shovels a mowing machine weeders 2000 yards wire and cow manure likely 75 tons all to be sold by weeks with an estimated total value.
Ladies of Dawson Baptist Church announce an Oyster Supper to support the church and orphanage. Tickets promise good food and a good time for all. Everyone is invited to attend.
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