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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
The piece urges keeping money in circulation by avoiding bank deposits and checking accounts. It argues hoarding cash drains local business and halts town growth, advocating instead for using funds to boost the community and increase values.
An old newspaper fragment notes Howard Grocery Co urging prompt coal orders for screened grate coal and payment on order. It mentions Josey Howe Co and a move of Mr GC L K to a street vacated by B F Gray, with Richmond connections and community notes.
A notice highlights Rev M Sole as a prominent Methodist figure in Raleigh overseeing the orphanage. It urges influential ministers and the public to hear him as he leads a great work to care for homeless and helpless orphans, with morning and evening services mentioned. The message promotes his role and impact on the community.
J H Roberson of Atlanta toured Scotland Neck's electric plant with Manager L B Mills. Roberson said the wiring and fixtures were well done and safe and praised the plant as above average for the region. He noted the companies in Scotland Neck are quite superior.
Mr R W Carter of Halifax visited Saturday. Prof C W Wilson went to Emporia Va Saturday. Aven C Perry went to Winston Salem Saturday night. Mrs Nora Walston visited her parents in Pinetops. Mixs Mollie Cherry visited relatives in Pine Tops Monday. Mr and Mrs Wells D Tillery of Roanoke Rapids visited relatives there last week. Freda Stern returned from New York recently. Mr D M Prince left for Cincinnati and the Western stock markets. Ma Vaughan of Whitars visited her mother Mrs Pattie Vaughan. Mrs Richard Johnson of Duke NC came to visit her parents. R Moore returned to Manchester Va Monday. Prof L R Mills left for Live Oak Fla to visit his daughter. Mrs Elder A J Moore of Whitakers attended Kehokee Baptist church. Mr J C Meekins and two sons of Washington NC were here a day. Mr Meekins formerly lived in Scotland Neck. friends were glad to see him. Rufus Hunter of Raleigh, with his brother J Hunter, State Agents for Union Central Life Insurance Co., spent a day in Scotland Neck. he was greeted warmly.
Richmond evangelist Reverend J E Hutson preached at the Baptist church with morning and evening services this Sunday and next Wednesday through Sunday. He is described as one of the ablest and clearest preachers whose labors inspire listeners and draw crowds at Scotland Neck.
Miss Martha Wille died at 2 p m Sunday February 16 1908 at the home of her niece Mrs C B Riddick in Fayetteville aged 53. Her remains were moved to Scotland Neck on February 17 and buried in her old hometown. The body was accompanied by C B Riddick Bessie Gray and many friends from Ne to the burial grounds.
A man named BE. B. McLaughan, once Pitt County peace officer, was shot three times at the Episcopal church gate as he entered for services Monday night. He survived until six Tuesday morning and, though conscious after the shooting, said he knew his attacker but refused to name them. The case remains mysterious.
Dr D B Zollicoffer of Weldon spoke at the Methodist Church in Scotland Neck on a laymen’s movement uniting denominations to expand church work. He urged active lay involvement, noting the need to combat vice and support gospel missions. Stewards K Taylor R L Hardy W H Newell H J Madyy W H Griffin C N Malone installed.
Sunday Mr. R C Josey returned from church to find a horse wedged in his well with curbing. Even with water to near head level the animal was saved after about a dozen rescuers shoveled dirt and used ropes. The horse emerged soaked but unharmed.
The Commonwealth reports Nannie Lamb entertained guests Friday afternoon in a home gathering arranged with a Valentine program. Miss Lucile Leggett read a short piece on St Valentine. Miss Kathrine Kitchin won the Valentine game, Ruby Darden was booby, and dining followed with a well laden table.
A New York daily article promotes a home remedy combining Huid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Syrup Sarsaparilla. A local pharmacist calls the ingredients harmless and says they are available cheaply, claiming the mix helps cleanse kidneys and urinary tract by filtering waste from blood.
The report notes slow farming progress because of cold wet conditions with some cotton in fields. It mentions a marriage on February 12 at Wiley Whitehead's residence officiated by Rev. Geo P Harris and notes Mr Hardie Oneal in declining health and residing at 472 Betten Street Brooklyn. Also references paint products from L and M Paint Agents and T Whitehead & Co. Scotland Meck.
Notice of land sale in Halifax County North Carolina with auction details and reference to deed records. Real estate lies in Hall County and Carolina area, beginning at a corner on Scott Avenue and following boundary lines described in the deed. Public sale conducted to satisfy a debt, with property to be sold for cash at auction.
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