Nation of Carrie Nation Dies in Leavenworth
The Commonwealth notes Carrie Nation, the saloon smasher, died at Leavenworth Kansas on June 9. It recalls her actions delivering talks against drinking in many cities and her death with a smile on her face. It also covers Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey gaining support for progressive legislation and Harmon’s influence among big corporations, with Southern Democrats praising his rise as a potential Democratic presidential candidate.
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Carrie Nation
Leavenworth
Kan
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Viginia
Georgia
Raleigh
N. C
Death of Mr J I Hawkins at Aurelian Springs
June 12 report from Aurelian Springs notes the death of Mr J T Hawkins on June 4 at age 69 after years of near blindness and a brief pneumonia. He lived a devout Christian life, supported Hawkin's Chapel M P Church, and is mourned as a good citizen and neighbor. Survived by his last wife and seven children. Burial held June 5 in family grounds with pastor Rev S W Taylor leading services. graveside attendance included many relatives and friends.
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Aurelian Springs
J.T. Hawkins
Hawkin’s Chapel
M. P. Church
W. T. King
Christ
C. M. Hawkins
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed Effective Cure
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional treatment that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $100 if it fails and urges sending testimonials to F J Cheney Toledo O. Sold by druggists at 75 cents and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Embankment Work Halts Men in Halifax Area
Halifax N C June 12 The A C L cut fifty to sixty men from yard watch duties between Wilmington and Rocky Mount creating hardship as few were rehired. Two local men George A Stephenson and Eli H Stephenson affected. Crews widen embankment across Quankey stream and raise masonry for double tracking. Foreman Saunders says finish by August or September. Large crews at Whitakers and Emporia. Rev J E Holden preached two sermons in M E Church with Lot's Wife theme. Local residents noted, travel, visits, and upcoming Grand Chapter of O E S delegates. W F Coprepce.
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Halifax
N. C
A. C
Wilmington
Rocky Mount
George A. Stephenson
Eli H. Stephenson
Quankey Stream
Saunders
Whitakers
Emporia
J. E. Holden
M. E
G. W. Cooper
Dayton
Susie Shaw
Shawboro
Henderson
J. H Fenner
Kathryn Fenner
Wallace Patterson
Chapel Hill
Edgar N Ricks
Mount Olive
Chas. P. Tillery
Tillery
J. H. Fenner
Joe Draper
Draper’s Cross Roads
G.H. Bennett
Enfield
Farmer's Union
Harry Gowan
John Blount
St. Gary
Richmond
I. E. Green
E. L. Travis
Raleigh
Elizabeth Applewhite
W. Story
Little One
Near Thema
Thos. O. Vaughan
Sterling M. Gary
Mannie
Maggie Batts
Norfolk
Virginia Hale
Washington, N. C
L. C. Ousby
Rebe
Black
Tarboro
W. T. Eure
George Stephenson, Jr
W. F. Coprepce
Note of Gratitude to Rebuild Endstreet Baptist Church
A colored church near town seeks help to rebuild its edifice. The note lists white donors including J A Kitchin two dollars, R C Josey one dollar, M Hoffman Bros one dollar, plus lime from Hardy Hardware Co and other cents from R F Coleman and J Coughenor. Signer Joun W Smith, solicitor. A quoted proverb from Puck accompanies the message.
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Endstreet Baptist Church
Colored
Messrs
J. A. Kitchin
R.C. Josey
M. Hoffman
R. F.coleman
R. D. Harrell
W. H. Newell
Hardy Hardwre
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the Commonwealth
Hardy
Scotland Neck
Durham Herald of
Mr. J. 1. Hawkins
C. L
Puck
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Company
Everybody’s Store
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co
H. E. Brewer & Company
Harrison Brothers & Company
W.B. Drewry
J.C. Moore & Brothers Company
R. W. Salsbury & Brothers
N. C. Williamston
N. C. Halifax
N.C. Whitakers
N. C. Hamilton
N.C
Home Fertilizer and Chemical Company
Lupfert Scales Coo
Winston-Salem
Castoria
Hardy Hardware Compe
Scotland Neck Bank
N. Y
Resources
North Carolina
I. J. Harper Alexander, Jr
Donly
J. Warren Alexander, Jr
TiLer B. Wherener
G. Heilman
R. M. Johnson
Frank P. Shields
T Furniture
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Bank of Hobgood
Hobgood
Banks
North Caroli
E. P. Hyman
N. Herrine
W.G. Hedgepeth
S. D. Brabiry
North Car
K. Elite
ELITE
Phos. Avid
B.elite
Scotland
Madry
J. M. Morrisett
Cr. L. Everett the Ice Man
Halifax Land Company
H. H. Fries
Dr. H. At
Southern Home
Stieff P
L. C. Steele
Mer
Granby St. Ne
AL Jones
Jamestey
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