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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
Entered at the post office at Scotland Neck North Carolina as Second Class Matter on Thursday June 18 1914 for mailing and publication purposes.
The column extols Scotland Neck Halifax County as the brightest Eastern Carolina town with waterworks paved streets and high wealth per capita. It urges sanitation and modern conveniences, touts regional pride, mentions typhoid shots, and criticizes aging passenger coaches on the Coast Line while praising local civic spirit and directors from News and Observer and Charlotte Observer.
Miss Lillie Butts visited Miss Iva Weeks near Crowells. Mr. and Mrs. W Fleming of Spring Hill were Sunday visitors. Irene White returned from Greenville Training School and is home for vacation. Charlie Barnhill and Marvin Kline weekended at Enfield visiting Jesse and Russel Fleming. Mrs. J L Simmons spent the weekend with her aunt at Crowells. Mrs. J W Fleming called on friends in Scotland Neck. Niece Mrs B F Weaver of Spring Will visited last week.
A description of guests and speakers during a social event at Mrs. Kitchin's home. Mentions Gordon visiting the former residence and greetings extended to attendees.
A broker offered to sell Missouri Pacific notes worth 25 000 dollars at 99 percent to a bank, claiming payment the next day. The cash deal would yield a $31.25 profit as the broker cited sleep at night as the motive for accepting immediate terms.
The article notes Noah Biggs of Scotland visiting his old home and town this week. It highlights his philanthropy including gifts to causes in the State and a Biggs Memorial House dormitory.
Nomination by Democratic primary action in Halifax County, with gratitude for support from friends. Announcement filed by N L Stepman expressing intent to run for State Senate in the county.
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