Fragmented Local News Briefs From County Ledger
Summer sickness cures and remedies are pitched alongside a baby’s Friday death in Dawsons. A fire near Hobgood destroys barn contents, suspected arson with $300 loss and $85 insured. Tire setting machine marketed as faster and neater. Reverend J W Rose of Plymouth in Tar River Baptist Association preached two sermons and helped raise $100 for Robersonville church. Obituary notes Halifax resident James Wilcox dies after a chill, leaving several siblings and friends in sorrow.
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Brito
Resersonville
Plymouth
Mary
Tar River Baptist Association
Robersonville
Passea Triumph at Naval Academy Exam
George Bryan passed the entrance examination for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis with the highest score among five competitors, 93 17-24, after taking the Weldon line fifth. In Rosenesth township, Sam Medford disappeared after leaving home and was later found dead with a double barrel gun nearby, the cause undetermined and suspected to be self harm following threats tied to a love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bryan
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Weldon Lune
Sam Medford
Calvin Medford
Rosenesth Township
Dr Worthington's Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
When there is no pain, prepare for sickness and buy Dr Worthington's Remedy now before aches strike. It claims to dispel pain wherever it appears and to secure relief from headaches and dysentery. The ad urges readiness for war or peace.
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DR. Worthington
Local visits and social news from Wake Forest area
23 Miss Anna Mills of Wake Forest visits sister Mrs Claude Kitchin. Mrs W O Bullock of Rocky Mount comes to see her mother Mrs P J Madry. Mrs M Oppenheimer from Rocky Mount visits Leraiater Mrs G Hoffman who is sick. Various residents travel to visit relatives and attend family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mills
Wake Forest
Claude Kitchin
W. O. Bullock
Rocky Mount
P. J. Madry
M. Oppenheimer
Leraiater
G. Hoffman
Mr. M. Oppenheimer and Son
Baptist Church Dedicated at Getheemane Edgecombe County
Rev M L Kesler pastor of the Baptist church here assisted in the dedication at Getheemane in Edgecombe county last Sunday. Dedicatory exercises were led by Rev G L Merrell the pastor, Rev B Craig of Rocky Mount, and Rev M L Kesler. Kesler praised the handsome and convenient building and spoke highly of his view there.
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M. L. Kesler
The
Baptist Church
Getheemane
Edgecombe County
New Baptist Church
G. L. Merrell
B. Craig
Rocky Mount
Kesler
June 1902 Scotland Neck Wedding of Dunn and Biggs
The June 18 1902 ceremony at the Baptist church in Scotland Neck united Miss Lucy Speed Dunn and Dr. John D. Biggs of Williamston in a decorated surging bow of white and green. Rev Kesler officiated as guests and wedding party celebrated with arch flowers and bridal procession before the couple departed for a wedding tour and home in Williamston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck
Eucy Speed Dunn
John D. Biggs
Williamston
N. C
Pointea
Akiss
Lena Smith
G. W. Bryan
M. J. Cobb
Tarboro
Annie Biggs
John B.gray
John G. Morrisett
Mizees
Irene
Gertrude Whitehead
Mary Wood
Kate Dunn
Venns Biggs
Sam Dunn
Huldah Josey
Harry Biggs
Margaret Shields
B. F. Gray
Lizzie Smith
T. B. Wheeler
Katherine Smith
Canton
Miss
Chas. Godwin
Carrie Biggs
Albion Dunn
North Carolina Dental Association
W. A. Dann, Berg
Worthingtons Remedy Heralded As Quick Pain Healer
A advertise style claim touts Dr Worthingtons Remedy as a modern miracle worker for old sores and bodily aches. The copy urges early use to prevent suffering and promises happiness and freedom from pain across homes.
Rehearsal Tea Honors Bride and Groom at Parental Home
On the eve of the marriage the bride’s parents hosted a rehearsal tea for bridesmaids groomsmen and relatives. The home glowed with lights a pyramid of tapers and cobra decorations. Delicacies were served and gifts from state and out of state filled the groom’s home in Williamston with congratulatory remarks from visiting friends including Mrs M J Cobb Mrs R H Gatlin Mrs Emma Lawrence Mr Charlie King of Tarboro and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamston
M.J. Cobb
R.H. Gatlin
Emma Lawrence
Charlie King
Tarboro
Mamie Wood
Roxobel
Asa Crawford
Dawson Biggs
Henry F. Biggs
Raleigh
Sallie Salabury
P. L. Salebury
Hamilton
Temperance meeting to be held in Futrell's opera house
Mr John A Oates of Faustteville will address Scotland Neck Friday night June 20 at Futrells opera house on temperance. He leads the Anti Saloon League effort in North Carolina and seeks to organize work here with a 100 member state committee to press the cause. The meeting is undenominational and free, invited to all temperance supporters and friends of humanity.
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John A. Oates
Faustteville
Scotland Neck
Futrell’s
Opera House
Oates
North Carolina
Arnica Salve Heals Calf Head in Old Town Tale
In Old Town Virginia R N Begill reports happiness as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully cures their daughter of a bad cald head. The salve is praised for cuts corns burns bruises boils eruptions and piles with an infallible claim. Sold by ET Whitehead & Co for 25 cents.
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R. N. Begill
Old Town
Bucklen
Whitehead & Co
Infant McNaughton Dies in Everetts At Eight Months
Charlie McNaughton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan, died at their Everetts home after brain fever. He fell ill Friday and died Saturday at 5 a.m. The body was moved to Scotland Neck and then to W. T. Joyner's home. Burial was held in the Episcopal cemetery with Rev. J. W. Rose officiating. The family receives sympathy from many friends in their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilcox
Halifax
Lide
Charlie McNaughton
Mia Chan
McNaughton
Everetts
Scotland Neck
W. T. Joyner
Episcopal Cemetery
J. W. Rose
Plymouth
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles and Wounds
S R B Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware endorses DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a sure cure for piles claiming operations are unnecessary and piles yield to the salve. The notice warns against counterfeits and notes the product cures skin diseases and all kinds of wounds by E. T. White and Co.
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de Witt
S. RB. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Reward Offered for Uncurable Catarrh Cure Claim
A 100 reward is offered for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. claim honesty and solvency after 15 years in business. West Truax, Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists endorse the cure and its sales. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to work internally through the blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Grendeane
Itasye
Irene
Broward Jones
Agsteatate
Ting Step Scene
Bessicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hoell
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
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Iron Safe
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Gold Rock
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Murfreesboro
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Brinkleyville
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Statesville
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Baptist Female University
Chas. McNaughten
Charlie
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Kittie Foster
Morrisette Brothers
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Conn
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Mr. Biggs
Temperance League
HPYAP
Goldsboro
Prince & CC
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B. Josey
Socotland Neck
E. E. Hituarp
Joan W. House
State Normal and Industrial College
Soules
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Greensboro
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