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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
3
A June 13 gathering at Williams Chapel featured Methodist children leading the program. Everett and Miss hel Everett organized a well attended event with a decorated church and a collection for the child day fund aiding needy schools.
June 13 report of Margaret Quincey hosting a last Friday garden party in honor of cousins Mr A Fleming Kimball of New York City and Miss Lou Fenner of Middleburg North Carolina. The grove glowed with Japanese lanterns as guests enjoyed cake and punch. Attendees included many local residents and families from Enfield Crowells Whitakers and Lotties circle.
Rain aided crop growth after a Sunday storm. Picnics continue as youths visit nearby resorts. J W Blythe resigns from Bowers Co to join Scotland Neck Grocery Co. Moore of Hobgood joins Bowers Co. A C House Lumber Co builds a large saw mill at Spring Hill, boosting local commerce. Dr J E Green of Weldon returns from Richmond hospital fully recovered.
The Selwyn Theatre announces its Thursday opening at Madry's opera house. If transport delays ease, a first rate picture program runs from 8 to 11 with 10 cent admission. Young managers will use electricity for better service and promise orderly, high quality entertainment.
An elderly man from near Hobgood reported losing 1500 to 2000 in the failed Tarboro bank, saying it represented nearly his entire life's savings. Scotland Neck residents also felt the collapse, with several small sums seen as personal losses and others sharing similar fears.
Miss Pattie Vaughan visited Halifax this week. Mrs. Annie Hancock is home from Rocky Mount. Mrs. W. A. Walston and children visit relatives in Conetee. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cherry visited Bethel relatives. Mr. Fred M. Shute of Williams ton spent Sunday with kin. Rev. N. C. Hughes led services in Trinity church. Messrs. Stuart Medford and Norman Barr visited Newport News, Va. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Russell of Weldon visited P. A. Rasberry. Hon. Claude Kitchin returned to Washington after days at home. Dr. F. M. Register attended the State Medical Association in Charlotte. Mrs. Register visited Raleigh. R. L. Hardy called to Washington, N. C. for his brother Guy B. Hardy’s death. E. L. Brown and others spent Sunday in Norfolk. Elder A. J. Moore of Whitakers filled Kehokee church services. hostesses Mrs. W. T. Vaughan and Mrs. A. M. Riddick. Mrs. Fannie Stern and daughter Fredia of Greensboro visit G. Hoffman’s family. Friends of Mrs. Stern, formerly a local, glad to see her and daughter. Rev. R. A. Willis of Littleton preached at the Methodist church. sermons enjoyed.
The municipal electric light plant in Scotland Neck, seven years old, has never lost service more than two hours. Revenue covers operating costs and leaves a dividend after bond interest. A recent financial statement shows a credit balance just over 1100 dollars, with annual dividends increasing.
The Commonwealth editor's father Mr R H Hardy died about six o'clock Monday near Brinkleyville. He served in the Civil War four years and was twice married leaving six children by his second wife and four by his first. Burial occurred Tuesday afternoon with Rev L W Gerringer conducting services. Mr Hardy belonged to the Bethesda Methodist Protestant church and was ill about two months receiving medical care and family support.
Col Bingham promotes his new catalogue offering a free round trip from anywhere within 1500 miles of Asheville to any parent not convinced the Bingham Plant is the best and safest. He claims the school courses average 9.5 more units versus others and 2.5 more units than any other state school per the January Bulletin by Prof Welker of the University.
George N Pittard a prominent Aurelian Springs citizen died at his home near Airlie on June 7 at age 76 years 2 months and 22 days after a stroke. He was a hard working farmer and neighbor, survived by wife four sons four daughters thirty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial took place Thursday at his home with Rev Will Nicholson officiating.
Glenview notes a welcome but brief rainfall ending a ninety day dry spell. Typhoid fever cases among Fleming children improve while James A Whitley infant dies aged three months and is buried beside its mother. Wilson Willis children suffer shotgun injury requiring surgery. Additional illnesses include measles among Viverette children.
Essex North Carolina June 18 rain ends six week drought. Life insurance agent E H Maorer busy. Grady Stephenson visiting Seaboard sister. Gid Lynch killed his uncle John Lynch in cow dispute. captured after escape with bloodhounds. held on $2000 bond. John Lynch survived. humor about red hair and a white motor car. Weehington Star.
The financial statement lists balances from prior year and 1910 tax receipts, with detailed disbursements to officials, contractors, and supplies. The report shows total expenditures of 4,923.49 and a remaining balance of 2,409.90, with Stuart Smith as treasurer and a note on town share of tax insolvents and rebates totaling 5,187 dollars.
$100 reward offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Cure claimed to act through blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and aiding nature. Proponents invite testimonials and list of endorsements from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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