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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
The Commonwealth notes late issue dated June 1 1911 due to a press breakdown. A broken part was sent to Richmond for moulding, delaying distribution at Scotland Neck North Carolina.
In Wadford's X Roads Nash County on May 29 residents report widespread sickness with Caesar Wadford near bed rest from chills Ollie Minshew ill J W Bakers children stricken with whooping cough and Mrs J D Johnson in poor health The Salem ball team lost to Hilliardston 5 0 while crops suffer from a dry 60 day spell tobacco plans shift to cotton and a stag picnic at W S Minshews ends well Local boll weevil sightings spark concern despite uncertainty
In Glenview North Carolina on May 29 the region endures a very dry spell with poor germination of planted seed and uneven stands. Typhoid fever in Fleming children persists. Mrs A M Bloomer and Mrs George Griffith of Buffalo NY visit for family illness. A lightning strike damaged a tree and frightened livestock. Rev J W Frank conducted multiple services, officiated at a wedding for J E Ayers Jr and Rosa E K Ayers, and preached in Salem, Battleboro, and at home. Wheat suffers from drought. local residents W D Knight and J A Viverette attend to sick relatives.
News from Washington reports a near unanimous Senate view that the Lorimer fraud case will be reopened. New evidence claims Lorimer gained his seat by deceit and the Chicago boss may retire to private life after the next vote. The piece notes social visits, Pierpont Spencer relatives, and various political maneuvers including reciprocity debate, post office inspector charges, and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.
Worn chairs and furniture can be refinished to like new with one coat of L. and M. Var nish Stain available in mahogany oak and walnut colors. Directions on each can. Hardy Hardware Company supplies the product.
James B. Mershon of Newark recounts a long, bloody struggle with lung illness and hemorrhages. After eight months unable to work, he credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery. The ad promotes a 50 cent to 1.00 price with a free trial bottle offered by E. T. Whitehead Co.
Halifax NC May 30 The passing of Rufus H Shaw at Tarboro last week Thursday May 24 at his daughter Mrs S R Alley home leaves a vacancy in the community. He was 76 and in good health until a brain congestion after a paralytic attack at church. A staunch church member and Confederate veteran he served as a church official 53 years and was widely respected for his conservative character. He lived much of his life in Halifax county then moved to Weldon about ten years ago and later returned to Halifax town where friends remember him kindly. He leaves seven sons and daughters and his wife preceded him. The remains were laid to rest in Tarboro the day after his death. W F CoprEepGE.
Mrs E M Evans of Ingram Texas writes she suffered chronic womanly trouble and bedridden weeks each month before Cardui. The advertisement claims Cardui relieves pain by addressing the cause and builds strength with a purely vegetable, mild yet certain action. The note ends by contrasting workers seeking only salary with those earning more.
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