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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
3
A fragmentary notice describes a town dog licensing rule requiring residents to register dogs each year by June 1 and July 1 with a license tax of one dollar and fifty cents. It adds penalties for noncompliance and references the Chief of Police. The passage appears garbled but centers on annual dog licenses and fines for failure to register.
A pleasant Thursday tea at Pond united many residents including McDowell and Lester with Sallie Palmyra, Paul Bryan, Hattie Leggett, Ashby Cornelia Josey, Virginia Pen of Oxford, Newsom with Louise Josey, Hancock with Bigs, Ray Boyette with Kathleen Tillery, creating a cheerful social gathering.
Herbert Allsbrook announces to friends and former customers his reentry into the retail grocery trade in Scotland Neck in partnership with his brother J W Allsbrook. He promises one of the nicest grocery establishments in the state with quality goods and courteous service. A warm welcome is extended and a note that the space is reserved for future ads.
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports the engagement of Agnes Caroline Fisher formerly of Powhatan county now of Richmond to Norbet Saunders Smith. The marriage is planned for late June. Smith, son of Mrs. Norbet Smith, has recently moved from Richmond to Raleigh where he serves as district manager for the Travelers Insurance Company. No invitations will be issued.
The Thorny Orphanage Guild invites the public to its regular monthly meeting next Monday night in the Graded School auditorium. An attractive program is planned with no admission fee. a collection will benefit the Orphanage. Programs include instrumental and vocal solos, duets, a one act comedy, and a breezy call.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum singing class will present an entertainment in Scotland Neck at the graded school auditorium on Friday night June 1st at 8:30. The well trained class offers an interesting program and a treat for attendees. Admission is 15 25 and 35 cents. The public is invited.
World Wide Baraca Union field secretary Luther M. Tesh spoke to Baraca and Philathea classes and the public, detailing the movement's growth and urging effort to win men to Christ and put them to work. He left a deep impression and a stronger interest in Sunday school outreach.
Prof C W Wilson, longtime superintendent of Scotland Neck graded schools, tendered resignation after accepting a new role as business manager and assistant professor at East Carolina Training School in Greenville. Trustees moved to honor his six years of service as the town laments his departure.
Wednesday night June 9 at 8 30 at the home of Mrs. Nora Walston on Eighth street a home wedding united Lula Cooke and Arthur Roberson. Elder W B Strickland performed the ceremony as friends witnessed a decoratively adorned parlor and out of town guests Miss Susie Knight Whitakers Mrs R V Smith Norfolk Mr and Mrs Joe C Allsbrook and Mr and Mrs C H Roberson Palmyra. The couple are well known in the community and wished happiness for their future.
The U D C will convene in the Hall of the Buck Kitchin Camp Friday June 18 at 5 p.m. to elect delegates to the U D C Convention. Full attendance is earnestly desired. Mary Herbert Smith 1st Vice President U D C.
A town roundup lists Mr John Burgess visiting Vaughan. Miss Laura Powell of Tarboro visits Miss Lizzie Hyman, and Frances Smith of Kinston visits Miss Lucile Kitchin. Many others are noted visiting relatives in Enfield, Belhaven, Whitakers, Raleigh, and Lum berton, plus returns from Richmond Wilson and Greensboro. Includes teachers’ meeting in Morehead City and Baptist church supply work.
Miss Helen Bruce Brinkley wed Thomas D. Parrish of Raleigh at the residence of A. H. Critcher with Rev. D. W. Arnold officiating. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brinkley and the newlyweds departed on the morning excursion train for Morehead City.
Mr. Herbert Allsbrook reenters the retail grocery business and associates with his brother J. W. Allsbrook. The firm name, trading as J. W. Allsbrook, will be changed later.
Miss Mamie Proctor, longtime telephone operator in Scotland Neck, has handed in her resignation effective July 1. The town regrets the loss of her efficient service. Miss Eron Pope, currently a saleslady and bookkeeper for J. D. Ray & Co., has been selected to succeed her.
A Norfolk jewelry house invites readers to visit the largest and finest jewelry store in the south offering sight seeing without obligation. It promotes mail orders with approval and carrying charges on all goods bought by mail, pledging readiness to assist.
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