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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
In a recent address Senator John Sharp Williams extols Southern loyalty to land and humorously notes Southern traits. He highlights belief in God, avoidance of divorce courts, and a tendency to vote Democratic, expressing faith and charity toward non challengers.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels eulogizes his widowed mother during a Washington address on his anniversary birth place, saying all he is and all he has done comes from her guidance and courage and faith. He credits her with shaping character, soul, and duty to country.
Miss Lou Butler, about 50, died May 29 at 3:00 a.m. at her sister Mrs. W A Casper’s home in Oak City after cancer surgeries. A longtime member of Conoriche Missionary Baptist and Oak City Baptist churches, she served in the Ladies Aid Society. Burial was May 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council graveyard, with Prof J S Bowen officiating. numerous floral tributes noted.
The third semi annual district meeting of Woodmen of the World met in Scotland Neck with Hickory Camp No. 595. E. B. Lewis of Kinston spoke, Aulander Dr. E. H. Horton responded, and a degree team from Tarboro conducted two initiations. The northeastern North Carolina district covers Raleigh to Albemarle Sound with over 5,000 members and 100 camps. attendance ran about 50 percent. A large barbecue dinner followed and next session may be held in Tarboro in October.
Halifax county superior court convened in the afternoon after a delayed start under Judge H P Lanearese and Solicitor John H Kerr. Grand jurors include Marion Keeter J W Weeks and B F Tillery with Tillery named foreman and M H Clark sworn as grand jury officer. The docket features a murder case against Gurkin and Cobb of Roanoke Rapids for the killing of Thomas Shaw over money, with both defendants jailed without bond.
Advert announces Carswell's Liver-Aid as a safe vegetable remedy for constipation indigestion and low energy. Claims it cleanses bowels improves health and vitality and replaces calomel. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co at 50 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee.
Norfolk official T M Owen testified in several cases here last Wednesday after Justice Shields bound over many prominent locals to the Halifax superior court. Prosecution by Ashby Dunn and defense by A Paul Kitchin and Stuart Smith followed enforcement efforts along the Martin Bertie Halifax border. Islanders praised the outcomes hoping to stamp out violations and keep North Carolina cattle disease free.
Emmett Burnett of Oak City joins Baker Harrison Bros for a few days. Harrison brothers return from Williamston after visiting. Miss Reba Everett visits Miss Hattie Everett in Williams ton. Robert Everett returns home from Chapel Hill for vacation. Jack Roberson and Wilmer Hopkins visit counties. Lance Everett of Scotland Neck visits Rusborn and E R Ausbon. Mrs Justus Everett moves to Raleigh. Mrs H B Moore visits L J Baker in Rocky Mount. E H Leggett goes to Oak City on business. Miss Selma Guilford visits Miss Mary E Ausbon. Lonnie Lewis and Alfred Hopkins, colored, tried for burglary at E R Ausbon store May 17, held for Halifax court. Lance Everett transfers prisoners to Halifax.
The Spring Hill High School closing exercises on May 29 featured a polished program led by Miss Louise Josey and an address by County Superintendent Dr. Harrison. A Friday picnic honoring Miss Josey was praised as the best yet, with students performing songs recitations pantomimes and drills reflecting a well run school and bright prospects.
A Harper's Weekly item notes state control of vodka in European Russia since 1804 with many shops run by the state. Bottle brokers lend small sums to buy a bottle, then resell it for quick profit, a practice seen in Moscow and St Petersburg. It mentions widows and orphans running shops and strict no drinking on premises.
A compact excerpt shows a Father and Daughter exchange about encouragement and living with parents. Separate fragments from Yonkers Statesman and Chicago Record-Herald reflect on fame and weariness with labor. The piece stitches multiple clippings into a single historical voice.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Toledo, Ohio.
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