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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
3
The article notes Elder Troan preaching at the Baptist church this Sunday and again next week. It adds a quarterly meeting will be held in the church Monday morning.
Feb 21 1908 entries report Baysen Hems and residents glad to see Mr W E ence from Enfield. J Barnes sick with the Cor. Leggett returns from Pensacola Fla. Sister Mrs Joe D Lawrence added cow. Preaching and church attendance noted amid bad weather in Binfield. Mentions W Barnhill L E Weeks and archery excuses.
Mr L L Craughon of Edgecombe and Miss Cleve Andrews visit relatives in town and Whitakers. John G Morrisett travels to New Bern on business. Mr and Mrs G T Andrews of Enfield visit. Mrs Andrews remains with friends. Dr John D Biggs and wife of Williamston visit Mrs Kate Dunn. A C Perry accepts a position with R J Reynolds in Winston Salem. Mrs J F King and Miss Annie Stallings come from Greenville to see sister Mrs Proctor. they return with Mrs Proctor. Rev C G Christian and Sam move from Hobsood to Second Neck. they occupy the Sterr science on Church street. Community welcomes the Christian family. J Stern and family leave for Greensboro to establish a home there. friends wish them luck. Prof C W Wilson leaves for Washington DC to attend meetings of NC Society of City School Superintendents and Principals with the NEA.
Court will convene in Halifax next week with commend hoping to address delinquent subscribers. After April 1 the paper will drop names of accounts overdue beyond one year. Post Office rules bar publishers from sending papers to subscribers owing over one year without extra postage.
The ad promotes L and M Paint made from zinc metal oxide and white lead mixed with pure linseed oil. It claims the paint is imperishable and durable on surfaces. The price is about $1.20 per gallon. E T Whitehead and Co. publish this in Scotland Neck.
A Missionary State institute will begin Monday night at the Methodist church in Warrenton. It runs through Tuesday night with sessions Monday Tuesday and the pastors of all Methodist churches in the Warrenton district expected to attend. The public is invited to all institute sessions.
Three hanging lamps offered for sale at a bar. The listing notes Mrs. E. E. Hivurarn as the contact.
Death of Mr H McMahon in Halifax North Carolina on February 22 1908 described as a generous thrifty and influential local merchant and former mayor. Born in Drogheda Ireland 1858 he came to New York then Halifax joining and later owning Ferrall Mercantile business with a long record of public service and community aid leaving a widow and two sons.
John G. Morrisett of Morrisett Brothers plans relocation to Knoxville Tennessee to run a new Pepsi Cola Bottling venture. The ad endorses Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for stomach and nerve issues.
Last Sunday Rev J N Cole superintendent of the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh preached two services at the Methodist church. He outlined the orphanage work and urged support from Methodists and the state. The institution, started in 1900 with one orphan, now cares for 130 children and receives more applications than it can admit.
An old advertisement touts Vivid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla as a cure for backache kidney trouble and urinary issues. It claims the mix eases rheumatism by removing uric acid with no stomach harm and urges readers to try it, noting a local druggist can supply ingredients or mix it.
A catalog note from Scotland records mixing 2 gallons L. and M. Paint with 3 gallons Pure Linseed Oil at 9 cents, yielding 7 gallons ready for use at cost $1.20 per gallon. It claims two minutes to complete, attributed to BH, T. Whitehead & Co.
Bank report shows assets including loans overdrafts and currency but notes misprints. Cash items and deposits listed. statement sworn by cashier Frank P Shields and directors N B Josey G Hoffman R M Johnson. notarized February 24 1908 in Halifax County North Carolina.
Public sale of land under a deed of trust by Albion Dunn trustee for C R White and Dudley White in Scotland Neck North Carolina on March 25 1908 at 12 oclock noon. Parcels include lots on Ninth Street and Main Street described by street lines and stakes in the town of Scotland Neck Durham County area. Auction to satisfy the deed of trust recorded in the county office.
Public sale under trust sale terms listed for February 19 1903 in Roseneath area. Property described as 60 acres bounded to pine trees and a branch, previously conveyed from Bisco Pittman to Jennie Staten and then to J R Edwards and J A Carlisle. Cash terms. Located in front of Josey Co store at Main.
By order of resale in Special Proceedings in Martin County Superior Court iyman Ausbon Samper Allsbrook et als the property of the Hyman land lies along the Palmyra Hobgood road near Mizell place in edge of Martin and Halifax counties comprising 359 acres more or less with pines and timber twelve years grown. The sale to the highest bidder will take place at the courthouse door in Williamston on Wednesday March 13 1908 between 12 and 1 o clock noon recess. Commissioner 8 J Everett February 17 1908.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust executed by Andrew Baker and wife for Halifax County North Carolina. The property sits on Scott Avenue and North Carolina land described as 18 acres with sale to the highest bidder for cash at public auction at Oakland Neck at 11. The 1908 conveyance to Allsbrook is noted. S. A. Dunn is the trustee.
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