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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
3
Edwards & Co offers bargains on ladies Caleren s oxfords and popular brands. Cash or on delivery with cash value equal to cotton wool prices. Foot ease remedies highlighted with 25c shoe product and a Chicago man trusted as assistant.
A shipment of mules arrived prompting a local bar to boast about ready stock. Bros and Johnson advertise they can supply a sturdy mule for work or transport.
Notice to Teachers in writing through Prof E S Sheppe ON G for positions as teachers at Graded School. Applications must be filed by June 10 with the board of trustees. A S Harrison, Sec.
S. C. n and Barred Plymouth n eggs for $1.00. Apply for Roanoke Poultry Yards N.C. 323cf.
The obituary notes Mrs A B Hill died last night at her home. Funeral services to be held at the Episcopal cemetery at o clock with arrangements to be announced in the next issue.
Wonderful saving noted at Methodist church in the old L. & M. paint mix. 24 gallons used with cost about 120 dollars per gallon in one case, while another plan used 100 gallons of cheaper paint. A large donation is mentioned. Customers told to call for the formula and pricing details. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Reports show Enfield Sraded School closing exercises came too late for the issue. The Edsall Winthrope Stock Co. will perform in Enfield for three nights June 12 13 and 14 carrying their own scenery. Also notes a chicken gizzard find, local hospital returnees, a liquor case, wedding invite for Scotland Neck, and obituary of D A Leggett a Confederate veteran.
A string of local social notes lists visitors and travelers to and from Greenville Washington Oakridge and nearby towns. People mentioned include J Frank Brinkley Stuart Smith Hugh Johnson and many more as well as students from Wake Forest and A and M College. The Oxford Horner’s School and Elm City appearances are noted along with a Wake Forest Glee Club visit and performances in Scotland Neck.
Our Enfield correspondent reports Virginia Pettitt, sister of the late John Pettitt, died at her home near Enfield on Monday night May 29, ending a quiet family era. The notice also promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a remedy for sprained ankle, stiff neck, and lame shoulder. available at All Druggists.
The Commonwealth editor spent hours in Aulander praising its people and growth along the Norfolk & Carolina line. The town, amid fine farming and rising educational standards, supports Aulander Academy and a $5000 graded school bond. Rev Hight C Moore led a Sunday School Institute at the Baptist church with two sessions and instructional talks.
ABridgeport buyer sent back three gallons of Devoe from a 15 gallon order with a painter asking for fifteen. Hubbell Wade Co. notes widespread use of Devoe amid poor paint perceptions. In a Methodist church meeting Rev W H Puckett of Oxford preaches clear gospel messages winning local interest though number of professions is unknown.
Mrs. S Lindsay of Fort William Ontario Canada suffered long with dyspepsia and stomach pains. She used Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets on her druggist’s advice and reports great relief with no further suffering. For sale by all druggists.
Advertisement asserts kidney disease harms both sexes, outlining symptoms and urging Swamp Root as a remedy. It notes the product’s availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and offers a free sample plus pamphlet by mail from Dr. Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, NY.
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