Local Folks letters from June 16 1903
June 16 1903 report from Pendence to the Commu describes frequent rain. It records visits by Ruby Hodges and Desy Hodges to Scotland Neck and calls on various residents including Bessie Casper Charlotte Casper J F Quincy J L Hines and A M Haskett. Remarks note trips to Tarboro Hamilton Hobgood and Deep Creek with social visits among families in Scotland Neck Jamesville and Permele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoho
N. C
Ruby
Desy Hodges
Scotland Neck Thoreday
Bessie
Charlotte Casper
B. F. Casper
Hamilton
D. A. Moore
Jamesville
J. J. Long
Thad Eavns
Kinston
J. L. Hines
Tarboro
Belle Staton
Scotland Neck
J. M. Downing
J. F. Quincy
Hassell
Satunday
Oscar Council
Edgar Long
Benjamin Everett
Chocowinity
A. M. Haskett
Permele
J. M Downing
A.K. Evans
P. Evans
Annie Bristow
N.C. Hines
Oscar Vounell
Hobgood
N. C.hines
Bob Council
Deep Creek
Scotland Neck News Highlights Local Events and Notices
Paintings on Church Street and a broken arm are noted alongside new brick store foundations on N B Josey’s corner. A $1500 verdict for George Marks against a railroad is reported, with community calls for a Scotland Neck railroad. Orphans from Oxford perform at Futrell’s Opera House, raising 77 dollars, amid town praise. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is advertised, and local merchants are urged to advertise. The Commonwealth is thanked for positive coverage as readers are urged to support the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Woolard
Watts Game Upr
N. Biggs
N. B. Josey’s Corner
Personal visits and movers in Tarboro area
Local society notes list numerous residents and visitors of Hamilton, Greenville, Tarboro, and nearby towns. Names include John T. Quincy, B B Sherrod, Paul Salsbury, J T Savage, J N Savage, Pattie Cotten, Gaston Foote, Alma Murchison, Mattie Grimes, Mary Lawrence, L B Mills, Emerson Weeks, and E R Bowman. Mentions travels to Asheville, Greensboro, Wrightsville, Philadelphia, Boston, and Wake Forest activities such as teaching, conventions, and church services.
A Day in Greenville
The editor of Tut Commonwearh spent Sunday in Greenville praising the town as a bustling, progressive place with a strong church presence and pleasant Sabbath observance. He notes rapid development, a thriving tobacco market, multiple warehouses, handsome homes, shaded streets, and cordial hospitality from residents including Mr. R. L. Humbler and Editor D. J. Whichard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tut’ Commonwearh
Greenville
Besid
Greenvilit
Pitt County
Bowery Dale
R. L. Humbler
D. J. Whichard
W. H. Ragsdale
Scotland Neck
Halifa x N Y local notes June 1903
Halifa s notes from June 1903 record visits by C E Hargrove and family to grandparents in Dewan N Y Mrs Mary Burgess of Spring Hill at E L Stephenson home visits Mrs J T Gregory and Mrs W A Seter in Halifax neighbors Sunday visits by J Ed Fleming and his relatives at Enfield Misses Stephen son and Eure sisters guests of Eure sisters Mrs J A Hargrove with sister Mrs C H Dickens then Mrs Bob Burt visiting her mother Mrs Annie Pittman Rev S A Cotten Enfield en route to Halifax to fill M E church appointment Albert Bobbitt of Crowells calls home from Halifax to visit ill child at court in Halifax Weldon visitor Mr Shaw with sister Mrs Pattie crops in poor condition after heavy rain June 7th rain and tobacco outlook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Burgess
Spring Hill
E.L. Stephenson
John T. Gregory
W A. Seter
Halifax
J. Ed. Fleming
Enfield
Ethel
Fannie Stephenson
Eure
J. A. Hargrove
C. H. Dickens
Bob Burt
Annie Pittman
A. Cotten
Pasec
Smiley
M. E
Albert Bobbitt
Crowells
Had Shaw
Weldon
Mrva Pattie
Eseglass
Frank Moore
Dawson
Suandey
Noern Caroumian
Wedded at West Lawn in a Scotland Neck wedding
A stylish home wedding at Mr. W. T. Whitehead's West Lawn joined his daughter Nancy to Ringwood’s B. E. Bobbitt. Pink and white sweet peas and bamboo decorated the parlor. Rev. W. D. Morton performed the ceremony. Guests from Scotland Neck attended and a later informal "At Home" followed with ring cake and Southern hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Whitehead
Ilies Nannie
E. B. Bobbitt
Ringwood
Scotland Neck
Margaret Shields
John B. Gray
Mattie Cotten
News and Observer
West Lawn
W. T. Whiteheld
Nancy
B. E. Bobbitt
N. C
Mr. Parker
Enfield
W. D. Morton
D. D
Canada
M. J. Cobb
Tarboro
Universal Pimple Cure and Investment Ad Mix
An old line ad promotes Hancock's Liquid Sulphur to treat pimples and facial blemishes promising to destroy germs heal the skin and whiten it. It also touts stock in a gilt edge Eastern Carolina investment from Hilliard & House. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children are sold as a stomach and liver aid and worm remedy. Sample offered from Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Hilliard & House
Eastern Carolina
Insure Your Cropp Agents Advertise Insurance
Hilliard and House of Scosland Neck advertise as agents for the Tobacco Planters Mutual Hail and Fire Insurance Co of Raleigh. They offer protection against loss from hail and fire to growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilliard and House
Scosland Neck
Mutual, Hail and Fire Insurance Co
Raleigh
Loaby Hall
Local News Roundup From The Com Dawezox Area
Miss Katie Sharpe returns from Wilson to The Com area after a pleasant visit. Mr Johonie Lawrence and sister Beraye visit relatives in Scottand Neck and at Mrs J M Fillery’s. Miss Mary Cotten seen with friends in Enfield. Leva Smith Cherry visits Beat land Neck relatives. Spring Hill school commencement and ice cream supper invitations noted. storm prevented attendance. Ralph Pittman and Alma Pope attend burial of Albert Bibbitt’s infant son at Crowell. Mary Applewhite returns from Greensboro where she taught. Lynn Branch visits Whitaker town. Mr and Mrs E Hargrove visit from Halifax. A mad dog observed Sunday morning, escaped unharmed. Joshua Robertson of Scotland Neck attends Deep Creek services. Joseph Bobbitt Jr dies at nine months from brain fever. burial at Mr KE Pope’s Cemetery. community laments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawezox
N.C
Katie Sharpe
Thareday
Wilson
Johonie Lawrence
Beraye
Scottand Neck
J. M. Fillery
Mary Cotten
Enfield
Leva Smith Cherry
Beatland Neck
Anna’ Marks
Spring Hill
Ralph Pittman
Alma| Pope
Crowell
Albert Bibbitt
Mary Applewhite
Greensboro
Lynn Branch
Tom D. Lawrence
Whitakertown
E. Hargrove
Eo Herman
Halifax
KE. Pope
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur and Ointment for Eczema
An advertisement promotes Hancock's Liquid Sulphur and Sulphur Ointment for eczema and prickly heat. It claims the products cure skin irritation, drying, and harshness, with early applications reducing severity. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danroff
Hancock
Hacock
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Administrator's Notice for C T Lawrence Estate
Administrator J P Wimbesley warns all claimants to present their claims to him or attorney W A Dann by May 20, 1904 or the notice will bar recovery. All claimants urged to present their accounts promptly. May 12, 1903. J P Wimbesley Adm r C T Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Lawrence
W. A. Dann
Thies
J. P. Wimbesley
R C. T. Lawrence
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The
Commonwealth
Jorey Hardware Store
E. J. Proctor
Foster
L. W. Bagley
N. B. Josey
J. W. Leggett
Palmyra
Wade Mizell
North Carolina
R.E Alligood
Singer
Futrell-Hardy Hdw. CO
Scotland
Jeck
Morrisett’s
Morrisett Brothers
Richmond
M. M. Sauls
Ayden, N.C
E. E. Hilliard
Concho
Hancock’s
ROYAL
A. Ww
Bryan
Church Street
George Marks
Roanoke River
Tar Commonwealth
Orphans’ Entertainment
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Futrell
Opera House
B. BR. Payne
Emma White
H. I Clark
Payne
Seaboard
Jackson
Carolina
Oxford
E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt’s
KK. T. Whitehead & Co
John T. Quincy
B. B. Sherrod
Paul Salsbury
Sherrod Salsbury
Baker
J. N. Savage
Eton College
C. L. Fryar
Ernest Jenkine
Baltimore
Mrs. J. T., Tyler
T. F. Whitley
Pattie Cotten
Gaston Foote
Warrenton
Virginia Brown
Onie Dunn
Mrs. J. P. Kitchin
Asheville
Mrs. Kitchin
Birdie Person
Louiebury
J. F. Dunn
Elder Harrison
Plymouth
J. A. Harrison
Alma Murchison
Undine Futrell
J. Y. Savage
O.D. Hooker
J. Frank Brinkley
Mattie Grimes
Bethel
Huldah Josey
Kate Bagley
Wrightsville
Teachers’ Assembly
M. A. Smith
Washington, N. C
Mary Lawrence
Philadelphia
Boston
L. B. Mills
Wake Forest
Claude Kitchin
Baptist Church
Emerson Weeks
Young Men’s Chriatian Association
A. & M. College
Mieg Onie Dunn
RB. G. Allsbrook
Hiss
Edgecombe
Siste
Allsbrook
Tarborn
P. T. Anthony
Girard
Devos
E. R. Bowman
Bowman
le Dear
Bart Young
Devoe
E. H. Hiley
Jewsler
John Hanna
PTO
Enecom
Hallifax
N. Y
C. E. Hargrove
Herman
Dewan
Paull
M. Born
Chicago
THS
I. D
Rug Stores
Scotland Neck Cleaning and Pressing Co
W. T. Crowell
Halifax, N.C
Theome
W. A. Sater
Undertakers
M. Hoffman
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