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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
A Sheffield era local item in Scotland Neck NC quotes a reader calling out wealth and court cases. The piece cites Swift and mentions riches and moral judgments, reflecting on class and society in a week’s edition.
A debate on property assessment argues that true and full value lowers tax rates. It cites the Statesville Landmark and Charlotte Observer supporting actual value assessments to prevent inflated rates while ensuring fair burden, noting investors prefer accurate valuations and lower rates.
The National Editorial Association meeting in Norfolk last week adopted resolutions praising the Jamestown Exposition. They commend the event’s central location, educational and patriotic aims, naval and military displays, and the promise of industrial and commercial exhibits unique in history.
H B Varner editor of the Lexington Dispatch was elected president of the National Editorial Association at its Norfolk session. A longtime leader he has served as vice president of the national body, twice as president of the North Carolina Press Association, and as Commissioner of Printing and Labor Statistics for North Carolina. The Common Wealth joins friends in congratulating him on this honor and its benefit to North Carolina journalism.
Jacob Riis witnessed Norfolk and Portsmouth citizens cleaning and grave ling grounds for the Georgia Day ceremonies at the Exposition. An emergency brigade of bankers lawyers physicians and other leaders organized by John R. Walker mobilized nearly two thousand volunteers who funded and supplied labor to ready the grounds for Roosevelt's visit. The effort showcased local public spirit and contributed to the Exposition's expected success.
Afloat notes Wilmington now claims a population of 35 000. The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association meets in Greensboro this week. Seattle-style cities, ex mayor Schmitz jailed in San Francisco for extortion and bribery. Frane H. Jones, Charlotte bank cashier, gets six years in federal prison. James M. Barr to head Jamestown Exposition. Nuclear details omitted.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm as honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally, testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice to all claimants against the estate of Jack Keel of Halifax County North Carolina to present verified claims by June 7 1908 or be barred from recovery. Debts to estate should be paid promptly. June 6 1907. Claudia Keel Executrix A Paul Kitchen Attorney.
The executor announces claims against the Bettie V Johnston estate in Halifax County North Carolina must be proven and presented by May 18, 1908, or be barred from recovery. Creditors are asked to settle any debts promptly. dated May 18, 1907, J A Wurrr executor of Williamston North Carolina.
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