National Saengerfest and rail fares to Baltimore 1903
National Saengerfest in Baltimore June 15 20 1903 with one way plus 2 00 rail fare or round trip for 25 plus travelers. Tickets sold June 13 15 final June 22 1903. Also Boston National Educational Association July 25 1903 one fare plus 2 00 round trip tickets sold July 2 4 inclusive with return up to July 12 1903. Extensions possible by depositing tickets July 7 11 1903 for 50c to depart any day to Sept 1 1903. Baltimore Grand Lodge B P O Elke July 21 23 1903 on fare plus 2 00 via rail routes tickets on sale July 19 20 with Savannah steamers July 16 18 final July 31 1903.
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Baltimore
James Ramford
North Calvert St
Boston
Mass
National Educational Association
All Rail
Yi Rail
South
Grand Lodge B. & P.O. Elke
Savannah
W. J. Craig
H.m.emerson
Gen. Pass
Wilmington
N.C
Hilliard and House Offer Gilt Edge Eastern Carolina Investment
Hilliard and House advertise valuable stock in a first class investment company allowing any buyer to purchase gilt edge Eastern Carolina stock. Contact them soon as the opportunity will not hold long and is limited.
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Hilliard & House
Eastern Carolina
Local notices and social items from Scotland Neck area
Moved business office at depot to Main Street in Scotland Neck, occupying part of the building with Dr. S Haseell. Wake Forest grads return: Albion Dunn, Raymond Dunn, Hugh Johnson, Edwin Josey, Wait Bagley, Thurman Kitchin. Johnson earned BA with thesis on Social Life in the Colonial South. Brawls reported between a colored man and B F Gray, and a scrap at Bowers & Co. Fowl found: a strange sea fowl, can walk poorly but swim fast, sharp bill. Bazaar by Baptist Ladies’ Aid at Scotland Neck Hotel clears $131. Ad text promoting Devoe paint emphasizes pleased customers as best advertisement. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup sold globally for teething and diarrhea relief. Wedding: Annie Barfield and Herbert Madry on May 27 at Willie Medford’s home, Scotland Neck, with attendants from Hobgood and Tarboro and Mayor J E Shields officiating. Madry is son of Alex Madry of Scotland Neck. Bride Annie Barfield is daughter of William Barfield of Hobgood, now residing in Scotland Neck.
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Willie Medford
Scotland Neck
Annie Barfield
Herbert Madry
J. E. Shields
Mattie Barfield
Hobgood
Eli Lilly
Minnie Madry
Lonnie Barfield
Irnne Barfield
Haywood Dickens
Annie Williams
Tarboro
Lee Lovegrove
Mies
Ida Williams
Billie Grimes
Mary Medfora
Willie Edmonds
Mr. Madry
Alex. Madry
William Barfield
Scotland
Whepe
Personal notices of local residents visitations and travel
Mrs J D Weeks went to Ayden to visit relatives. Meggie Bell of Hobgood visits Mrs T F Whitley. Willie Medford spent days in Tarboro. B F White in town to deed with friends. Emerson Weeks returns from A M College Raleigh. Jennie Burroughs from Everett visits her brother A F Burroughs. H E Biggs from Raleigh greeted by friends. John B Neal of Pulaski City Va visits father Maj J B Neal. J C Scarboro of Chowan Institute at Murfreesboro spends night in town. J B Crutchfield of Rocky Mount visits editor. M L Kesler and N Biggs attend Roanoke Union at North Rocky Mount. T H Pritchard lumber business near Spring Hope visits family. L T Vaughan returns from Churchill to teach at Raleigh Male Academy. Olivia Berry and Nancy Coward of Ayden visit Mrs Burroughs. W L Vaughan returns from Raleigh after year teaching with Prof Morson. Rev RH Henderson of Transylvania preached at Baptist church. sermon well received. County commissioners levy taxes for 1903: county 23 1/2 cents. education and poor 71 cents per poll. bonds 4 cents per 100 dollars and 13 cents per poll. Halifax public roads 12 cents per 100 and 36 cents per poll. Liquor tax raised from 1 percent to 2 percent. Chairs installed in court room. Clerk S M Gary reports new opera seats, floor elevated, 120 chairs, new bar, carpets. court house improved.
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Halifax County
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur Ointment advertised by local firms
An advertisement promotes Hancock's Liquid Sulphur Ointment as a universal salve for cuts burns sores and skin issues. It endorses the product from E T Whitehead & Co and B T Whitehead & Co with claims of germ destruction and skin whitening. The notice also mentions local agents Hilliard and House Scotland Neck and insures crop protection through Tobacco Planters Mutual Hail and Fire Insurance Co. Raleigh. It cites Dr Hassell sermonized at the Baptist church amid bad weather and urges cures for pimples facial blemishes and eczema.
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Hancock
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Hilliard and House
Scotland Neck
Mutual Hail and Fire Insurance Co
Raleigh
Hapcock
Wake Forest Commencement Adds New Building Project
Wake Forest college held a landmark commencement with high visitor turnout. Notable addresses featured Hon. Claude Kitchin urging integrity in law and Rev. Dr. Johnson presenting A Sign of the Times. J. W. Bailey spoke on the future of denominational colleges. Alumni banquet followed in the gymnasium with a late dining program and a toast by Judge C. M. Cooke.
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Wake Forest College
Claude Kitchin
Scotland Neck
Supreme Court
Kitchin
BR. P. Johnson
D. D
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church of New York
Times
Johnson
J. W. Bailey
The
Biblical Recorder
Raleigh
Wake Forest Commencement Crowds Hear Orations and Alumni Appeal
A Wake Forest commencement featured graduates delivering eight orations and theses, with President Taylor’s strong address. Alumni sought funds for a new building, raising $7,000 quickly, signaling aggressive future work. The event highlighted hospitality by W. W. Holding and his wife, and noted student enrollment vs exams. The Deep Creek Primitive Baptist Union met near Dawson with large, pleasant gatherings. The school trustees named four lady teachers and planned a male principal yet to be chosen.
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Tory
J. W. Lynch
Wake Forest
Prof. Hardesty
Wake County
J. M. Parrott
Kinston
N. C
F. M. Simmors
J. F. Spainhour
Taylor
J. B. Carlyle
The
Primitive Baptist Union
Deep Creek Church
Dawson
Scotland Neck
Does It Pay To Buy Cheap Beechee's German Syrup
An advice style notice promotes Beechees German Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and severe lung trouble. It claims to heal stimulate tissue destroy germs reduce inflammation aid expectoration and improve sleep. Advertises E T Whitehead Co as retailer with prices 2 5 and 7 50.
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Beechee
E.T. Whitehead 1& Co
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted Despite Mistake
A firm named E. C. DeWitt & Co. markets DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine healer that leaves no scar. The copy warns against using other salves, claiming DeWitt's relieves itching and soreness and aids with bruises and minor injuries.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
DeWit's
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Palmyra
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Toox
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R.W. Pittman
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Strance
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A. & M. College
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Everette
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H. E. Biggs
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Pulaski City
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M. L. Kesler
N. Biggs
Roanoke Union
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T. H. Pritchard
Spring Hope
L. T. Vaughan
Churchill
Warren County
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C. F. Burroughs
Nancy Coward
Burroughs
W. L. Vaughan
Prof. Morson
R.h.henderson
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E.T. Whitehead & Co
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Hassel
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Neufchatel
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Mopfpett
J. Moffett
M. D
ST. Loouts
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Fred Moore
Halifax
Seasion
Moore
Ube County
B. D. Mann
L. A. Dickens
Richard Morris
Jno. Anderson
L. C. Lawrence
W. T. Jordan
L. O. Summerell
R. B. Ivey
Marion Keeter
G. 5. Sledge
W. T. Hancock
J. L Price
J. D. Pittard
Adcock
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W. H. Josey
J. R. Liles
J. W. Hammill
Travis Solicitor
W. E Daniel
Ernest Haywood
E. L. Travis
Skry
Capone
J C. T. Lawrence
W. A. Dunne
J.P. Wisnren
C. T. Lawrence
Scotland Neck Cleaning and Pressing Co
W. T. Crowell
Halifax, N.C
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E. C. Baker
Koswett C. Barker
Adm
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Fine Farm
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