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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
The piece argues that some products marketed as cloth or paint mislead buyers, claiming true all wool fabrics and paints differ in quality and wear. It mentions buyers, sellers, and agents from Hardy Hardware Company as part of the controversy and sales context.
A short notice touts Arnica Salve as a sure healer for wounds gunshot injuries blood poisoning gangrene burns boils eruptions eczema chapped hands corns and piles. It is advertised at 25 cents by t f Whitehead Co.
All members are requested to attend Monday evening at eight. The gathering is described as business important. K. L. House, Councillor, issues the notice.
May brought dry weather and a new mayor, with crops seen as small yet promising. Construction on the graded school proceeds with Mauney and Keel handling brick work. Burroughs Pittman Wheeler Co. offers a $100 gold giveaway, details on page one. Supt. Williams returned from Halifax after Rodwell the escaped chain gang member. Rodwell was recaptured to finish his term. An E T Whitehead Co. display shows a pen drawing of the school. A small fire at Cotton Oil and Ginning Co. caused under fifty dollars damage. Federal Court in Raleigh found W Y Harris guilty of mail fraud, fined 100 dollars. Revival at the Baptist church closed. 30 baptized, several joined by letter.
A five year old colored boy on the Lilley farm near Spring Hill picked up an old pistol left in the house and accidentally shot his sister in the head, killing her instantly. The tragedy underscores the danger of leaving firearms within children's reach.
Mr E L Brown spent Sunday in Norfolk. Mr Albion Dunn of Greenville was here Tuesday. Mr Dan Taylor spent Sunday in Washington N C. Miss Susie Moore of R F D No 1 spent Sunday at Halifax. Mrs W H Newell and children visited at Tarboro this week. Mr W W Pope went to Roanoke Rapids Saturday returning Sunday afternoon. Mrs G Hoffman spent Friday in Rocky Mount returning home Saturday morning. Mrs W R Bond returned from Raleigh Saturday accompanied by her husband Capt Bond. Mr H B Hardy traveling representative of the Raleigh News and Observer was here Friday. Mr G W Livermon of Norfolk Va spent Sunday with his brother Dr A C Livermon. Dr and Mrs Jno D Biggs Jr of Williamston were here Friday and Saturday to visit Mrs Kate Dunn. Mr Jne W House of Roanoke Rapids spent Saturday night with his parents. Miss Helen Hilliard is visiting in Raleigh this week for the commencement at Meredith College. Mr and Mrs Leon T Vaughan of Nashville visited Mrs Vaughan's mother since our last issue. Mr and Mrs W L Harrell returned to Scotland Neck Tuesday and are receiving the congratulations of their friends. Mrs Chas Lawrence left Saturday for Washington N C to visit relatives and attend the marriage of her sister Miss Hannah Shaw on Wednesday.
Palmyra N C May 29 Mr R E Roberson went to Rocky Mount with Miss Mary Rusbon Mrs Taylor returned to Whitakers with her daughter Mrs Percy Johnson Mrs Tom Council of Oak City visits daughter Mrs W L Mizzell Miss Blanche and Ethel Everett back from Greenville Training School Miss Lula Fountain of Tarboro visiting Blanche and Ethel Everett Mrs Billie Grimes to Tarboro E H Leggett to Tarboro Mrs Justus Everett back from Raleigh Darrell and Herbert Baker of Roanoke Rapids visiting their parents Mrs Beckwith of Greenville guest of Mrs L J Baker Sunday Children's Day at Methodist church supervised by Mrs W M Peel Miss Rosa Baker and Mrs W L Mizzell entertainment well received
Revival at Enfield North Carolina began May 8 with Rev Josiah Crudup from Rockingham. Five were baptized on Sunday and four more at a crowded service last night. The pastor also notes scheduling conflicts with Dawsons White’s Roads and Crowells due to nearby services.
A 19th century promotional piece praises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, guarantees a $100 refund for uncured cases, and invites testimonials while naming F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as makers and 75 cent price.
Halifax North Carolina May 30 Presiding Elder Underwood of the Warrenton District preached to a delighted congregation Sunday evening describing a strong gospel message. The second quarterly conference met Monday morning reporting fairly satisfactory progress with a Barnea class formed in the M E Sunday School led by Wilson Lewis. Many local residents visited, with letters of travel and a share of town news and out-of-town guests listed.
Quick interior repainting guidance claims the Home Finish Domestic Paint brightens mantels chairs and wood-work in all colors for 15 to 25 cents per small can from Hardy Hardware Company. Also promotes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as cheapest accident insurance sold by all druggists. includes a humorous exchange about fear of darkness.
Advertisement notes Dr King’s New Life Pills ease constipation indigestion and restore appetite while energizing the body. It claims stomach liver and bowels regulation with 25c at E. Chesterfield and cites Chesterfield’s reputation as proof. Also recommends Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy priced at a quarter as a family summer necessity.
A jumble of old notices and product blurbs appears, including quotes from the Pittsburg Post and Boston Transcript. It touts Dean's ointment for skin and burns, Chamberlain's stomach pills, and a worm remedy. Testimonials claim relief from constipation and digestion issues, with distributors listed and sample offers.
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