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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
The piece surveys 1812 era politics with references to Wilson and Roosevelt at the national level and Taft roosevelt dynamics. It notes Col Roosevelt and Governor Wilson as national figures and mentions the North Carolina Press Association meeting at Morehead City. It adds a local ad hoc note on good roads and a town needs a street tool.
The June term of Halifax Superior Court convened with Judge E B Cline presiding. Grand jurors named include Garliech J L Johnson Proclich M Shields W H Jackson Richard W Parker J G Powell W H W J Hale J G Lee Augusta M L Morris W H Applewhite E Taylor Arthur Kitchin. The grand jury returned a murder indictment in State vs Tom Hawkins for Henry Cotten’s death near Scotland Neck. Court adjourned Tuesday due to farmers’ busy season and Democratic State convention attendance, with jail cases tried.
Frank L. Pippin 53 year old special attorney for the Atlantic Coast Line died last night at St. Vincent's hospital Norfolk after illness following a trip to Norfolk. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs R C Dunn of Enfield. Remains to be taken to Enfield for burial.
The district convention met for one day and chose W. G. Clark A. S. Roscoe and W. A. Pinch as delegates to the Convention. Each delegate controlled half a vote and the delegation remains unstructured while R. Harris of Merthamp attended as a potential elector.
Commencement at Mullen's Cross Roads was held in the grove with Miss Fannie Sharpe organizing a refined program. Mr. Ashby Dunn spoke without a prepared address, praising the school and urging parental support, followed by a feast of chicken and cake and games as guests departed.
An old testimonial ad from EY & Co. of Toledo Ohio touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a trustworthy remedy for catarrh with endorsements from Ward Marvin and a wholesale drug firm. The notice also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes.
The death of little Maudie Matthews is reported after a lingering illness. The service was held from the New Mill Wil cemetery with prayers and a sermon by Rev. William Lane of the Methodist church. Families and attendants offered prayers and expressions of faith in God’s guidance during the funeral service.
A fragmented 1911 era record lists township road superintendents and local officials, naming J. A. Crawley Cenocona Faucetts Halifax David Mil Enfield Richard Pettit J. E Pepper H. White rook Patterson I H Smith A 8 Allen Weldon and others. The text appears to be a partial roster with unclear context and dates.
An Evansville, Indiana resident endorses Vinol as the best medicine after five months of illness. The testimonial claims Vinol cures pulmonary trouble, hemorrhages, and chronic ailments, urging locals with lingering colds or respiratory issues to try it and promising a refund if dissatisfied.
In June 6 notes from Draper’s Cross Roads farmers report ideal weather for farm work and cotton crops. The letter urges interest in bee keeping, noting bees require some preparation but are manageable and provide enjoyment and benefits alongside your harvest efforts.
Fragmentary OCR describes tax sale notices in He County. It mentions property parcels including 8 acres and 25 acres plus homes, with figures like 14.13 and 2.91 and an apparent payment or redemption detail. No clear names or dates are resolvable from the text.
Rover Tso Gd travels to Greensboro for a Covens event marked by a 69 year age reference and a memorial feeling. Captain Scott passes the three score years and ten milepost as friends attend a siding ceremony in a local township with county-wide notice.
The text argues to price painting by job rather than per gallon. It breaks costs into paint and labor, noting Devoe at 10 gallons and labor days, then compares total job cost versus per day rates. It warns longer lasting paint saves money over time.
Devoe E T Whitehead Co sells Campbell's Varnise Stain for dining room floors. The finish is tough and resists scuffing from heavy shoes in Light Oak Dark Oak and other wood shades. Sold and guaranteed by Josey Hardware Co.
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