Auction to Sell Scotland Neck Property Hints Rise in Local Trade
Reports say a vacant main-street property near the brick hotel may soon be auctioned by the Atlantic Coast Realty Company through W. L. Harrell of Scotland Neck. A contract was closed by W. L. Ferrell. no sale date set but likely before Christmas. The property’s history ties to early town founder John Hyman and Dr. W. R. Wood with ownership passing to Mamie Wood Spivey.
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Commonwealth
Uwlast
Morton
Greenville
N. C
Atlantic Coast
Petersburg
Atlantic Coast Realty Company
H. H. Wells
the Commonwealth
Scotland Neck
W. L. Ferrell
John Hyman
W. R. Wood
Strickland Place
Greenwood
Sud
Wood
Henrietta Anster
Whit Anthony
Sil
Doin Wood
M Mamie
Roxabel
Bertie County
John Wood
Mamie Cox
Gordon Spivey
Noxabel
W. L. Harrell
Rub-My-Vism Antiseptic Heals Rheumatic Aches
An old time advertisement touts Rub My Vism antiseptic for rheumatism sprains and neuralgia claiming rapid relief and cooling effects from the rub, with emphasis on topical treatment for painful muscles and joints.
Oppenheim Barred From U.S Deported After Inquiry
Baron Robert Emmanuel Oppenheim reputedly a French and English financier was ordered deported by a U S immigration board for a crime involving moral turpitude. He appealed to the Department of Labor. He arrived on the Noordam with $500 000 in cash and securities.
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New York
Robert Emmanuel Oppenheim
United States
Board of Inquiry
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Labor
Washington
Commissioner of Immigration
France
Oppenheim
Ellis Island
North Carolina
Women spies protest clock change in camp near London
Women in a camp near London stage a violent protest over the Summer Time Act. They say the old bedtime of 9 30 pm is now earlier by the new hour and refuse to retire before dark, though the clock is set ahead one hour.
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London
Here
Vessels Through the Panama Canal by Latin Registry
Forty two Latin American ships passed the Panama Canal in the 1914 15 fiscal year figures from the Panama Canal Record show 4 Peruvian 3 Hungarian 1 Nicaragan 33 Chilean and 1 Panamanian entries note the list may include repeated vessels rather than 42 distinct ships.
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United Press
Washington
Panama Canal
Unpreparedness Demonstrated On Mexican Frontier
Major Scott told the House Committee on Military Affairs that if National Guard had been sent into Mexico soon after mobilization they would have collapsed under a forced march. He urged immediate expansion of training and discipline to prepare for hard campaigns and warned the United States risks if Europe faces war without ready forces. He noted Canada has built an army rivaling European powers and urged matching prep to avoid lagging behind.
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Washington, D. C
Scott
Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
Mexico
Pershing
United States
Ben
Europe
Canada
Russia Rejects German Peace Talks Officials Say
Petrogai Russia December 19 The Empire Council met to declare a unanimous refusal of the allies to enter peace negotiations with Germany and the central powers.
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United Press
Petrograi
Russia
Council of the Empire
Germany
White House Reception for Supreme Court Judges
President and Mrs Wilson host the winter season reception at the White House with Chief Justice White and Supreme Court justices as guests of honor. A large crowd attends and many seek invitations. The event features a marine band and chefs preparing dainties as executives work overtime. The couple plans a three week rest before resuming entertainment on January 9 with two diplomatic dinners.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
White
Supreme Court
Clark H Charles
Marine Band
Muab
Lawrence Farm Sells Strongly Near Scotland Neck
The C T Lawrence farm two miles from Scotland Neck on Tillery road sold yesterday at good prices. Atlantic Coast Realty Company acted as auctioneers and saw the firm bring in 20480 dollars. Purchasers included C T Lawrence, John B Gray, and J S Coleman. Personal property also sold well.
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C. T. Lawrence
Scotland Neck
Tillery Road
Atlantic Coast
Messrs
John B. Gray
J. 8. Coleman
Baptist Bazaar Success Reported by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church reported that their bazaar held Thursday and Friday last week was a great success with receipts exceeding 350 dollars. The group thanks supporters for their hard work and town patronage.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Sam
Designers' Association hosts first fashion models convention
Chicago reports the Designers' Association of Women's clothes showcases models to demonstrate how suit colors reflect mood and personality. London notes Lloyd George rejects peace talks without Allied-German awareness as Britain's government weighs proposals.
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Chicago
Designers’ Association of Women
Santa Claus Letters judges named for Commonwealth contest
The Commonwealth announces judges Miss Jennie Leggett Miss M White and Mrs W R Bond for the Santa Claus Letters contest. Letters must be delivered to the Commonwealth office by December 20th. Prizes include a doll and a tricycle for a boy as decided in the next issue.
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Jennie Leggett
M White
W. R. Bond
Wee Kay
the Commonwealth
Blindfolded Austrian Officers Meet Italians In Trench Conference
United Press reports blindfolded Austrian officers entered Italian trenches to discuss battle. A temporary truce allowed them to cross No Man's Land with safe conduct to headquarters. After talks they returned and hostilities resumed.
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Suchcuss
No Man’s Land
Border militia on alert for marijuana smuggling
Reports from El Paso indicate Mexican laborers have infiltrated militia camps along the border. Customs and Secret Service agencies are watching Sinn band members for marijuana and opium trafficking. Several soldiers show drug use but most cases involve other substances. arrests expected.
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United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Secret Service
Sinna
Mexico
Death of John Dunn of Enfield Ends Long Illness
John Dunn age 56 of Enfield died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Enfield cemetery with Rev. Edwards of the Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers included Dunn brothers. honorary pallbearers listed. He leaves a widow and three children, Myrtie John and Elsie, plus his mother four brothers and five sisters. سایر omitted
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John Dunn
Enfield
Scotland “Neck
Edwards
Methodist Church
John de Gentleman
Myrtie
John
Elsie
D. M. Dunn
Annie Dunn
R. L. Hardy
Scotland Neck
Minnie Dunn
John D. Perry
Winston-Salem
N. C
Onie Dunn
Greensboro
Alter
Red Cedar Shingles Last a Lifetime
Hiardy Hardware Company reports a cargo of red cedar shingles arrives for purchase. The durable shingles are advertised to last a lifetime and ready for immediate sale.
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Hiardy Hardware Company
Greater New York Minstrels booked for December 20 1916 show
J Madry manager announces the Greater New York Minstrels will appear at the Opera House on Wednesday December 20 1916. The troupe of thirty artists from Europe and America travels in their own Pullman car and features Eddie Ewald Jim Bonnelli Al Russell and Jim Duffy. The program includes a one act minstrel fantasy and twelve scenes. A dense press and public favorite, the show is expected to draw strong local attendance. N C Cotton reported county ginning stats for 1916 and 1915 with Halifax Bertie Northampton and Martin counties showing varying gains and losses across years.
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J. Madry
Opera House
Greater
New York
Europe
America
Eddie Ewald
Jim Bonnelli
al Russell
Jim Duffy
Opportunities for American business in Russia after war
Professor Harper notes room for American goods in Russia, with strong home demand and tariffs protecting local industry. He warns against bribery and reliance on quick handouts, predicting long term growth in manufactured goods and the rise of Russian factories with American technical help.
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United Tates
Br Ss
Jane
Germany
Russia
Ameri
Harper
Dear Harold Leary Christmas Wish Letter
A child writes a short gift list for Harold Leary asking for a small tricycle a drum and a solitary item for siblings. The plea expresses a wish not to be greedy and mentions a few ages and phrases from a handwritten note.
Christmas Wish From a Loving Child
A child writes from heart with simple requests for a wheel for papa, a well kept home, and candy pies oranges and English walnuts for a Christmas morning. The message expresses affection, pride, and hope for a smart year ahead.
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Hope Sone
Weodittle Bey
Papa
Santa Letter From Durye Br Wommack 1916
A child writes to Santa in 1916, asking for ice cream and a few other gifts. The missive contains simple requests and a polite closing from a young boy named Durye Br Wommack.
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Santa
Durey BR. Wommack
Christmas Gift Fund Promises Aid to Local Children
A fragmented 19th century notice describes a Christmas gift fund for local children. It mentions Mes David T Waist Lovegrove, Mrs Clara Powell, Joe and Henry W Ston Jr, and Mr Tom Walster in Fayetteville and Hill Lyients of this gent.
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David T. Waist Lovegrove
Clara Powell
Joe
Henry Wston, Jr
Fayettevil
Tom Walster
Hill
A. Walston
May
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