Opposition to Congressman Kitchin in North Carolina
The Democratic convention for the second district meets in Rocky Mount on July 6, with Claude Kitchin of Halifax the sole candidate. The editorial endorses his renomination, notes potential warm contests in other districts, and urges tax listing before June end. It also highlights local reflections on roads, education, and public officials, plus Roosevelt’s return.
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Rocky Mount
Claude Kitchin
Halifax
Kitchin
Wilson Times
Congress
Second Judicial District
Weldon
R. B. Peebles
Northampton County
John H. Kerr
Warren County
Kerr
War on the White Slave Trade book promotion
Earnest A. Bell and others publish Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls detailing the White Slave Trade. The Cincinnati Enquirer calls it the most helpful book of the season. Agents can sell it for 1.50 with outfits free and 15 cents shipping. mail orders to James E. Sharkey, 123 Plymouth Court, Chicago, Ill. June 9, 1941.
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Earnest A. Bell
U.S
Sims
The
Cincinnati Inquirer
Outfit Free
James E. Sharkey
Sec.y
Plymouth Court
Chicago
Ill
Jones Webb wedding at Mr B D Webb country home
On the morning of the 15th despite threatening weather friends gathered at the Webb home to witness Annie Ethel Webb wed Henry Bond Jones of Edenton. The ceremony in a decorated setting featured Rev R A McFarland and a large display of gifts from numerous admirers. The couple will reside in Avoca after July first with out of town guests from Edenton Raleigh and Roanoke Rapids.
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B. D. Webb
Daugter
Annie Ethel
Henry Bond Jones
Edenton
James A. Pittman
Ellen Speed
Mary Josey
Elizabeth Webb
Josey Fairy
Emily S. Biggs
Maid of Honor
Meredith Jones
R. A. McFarland
The
Baptist Church
Baltimore
Washington
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Avoca N. C
Avoca
Leila
Mary Jones
N.C
Margaret Allen
Raleigh
N. C
Charles Webb
Roanoke Rapids
In Memory of Mrs Harrietta Pittman 1825 1910
Obituary tribute to Mrs Harrietta Pittman born April 28 1825 Halifax Nova Scotia who died May 24 1910 after a life of faith and toil. She married Henry Pittman before the Civil War and left six children two surviving D W Kitchin and S C Pittman. She cared for family through privation, joined Conoconara Baptist Church at fifteen, later lived with daughter in Indiana losing sight then returning to Crowells and dying of paralysis in Indiana. Her faith sustained her and she expressed comfort for her grieving children.
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Harrietta Pittman
Christ
Mrs. Pittman
Halifax
Pittman
Crowells
R. H. Pittman
Indiana
Jesus
God
Resolutions Honoring Mr. Ashby Dunn at Scotland Neck School
The board of trustees adopts resolutions praising Mr. Ashby Dunn for his year as superintendent. They commend his energy, enthusiasm, and successful management and extend best wishes for continued success. A copy will be placed in minutes, sent to Dunn, and furnished to The Commonwealth for publication.
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Board of Trustees
Scotland Neck
Ashby Dunn
Dunn
Orphans Sing at Mardy Opera House Concert
The Singing Class from the Oxford Orphanage Asylum performed Friday night at the Mardy Opera House before a large appreciative audience. The well trained children impressed with their pleasing performance and were hosted by a local Masons lodge during their stay in the city.
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Oxford
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Cure All
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It promises to cure all stages, claims $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
James Seeks Halifax Register of Deeds Gubernatorial Primary
D H James announces candidacy for Halifax County Register of Deeds in the coming Democratic primaries. He asks friends for support and notes his status as an old Confederate veteran.
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Halifax County
Office of Register of Deeds
D. H. James
Dog Tax Due 1910 Notice From Tax Collector
1910 notice from G. H. Johnson tax collector warns dog tax and privilege license due immediately on the first of June for the year 1910. Requires payment at the mayor's office and notes the date June 15.
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Lund
Sale of Town Lots For Taxes In Scotland Neck
Tax sale will be held in front of the brick hotel on July 17 1910 to satisfy 1910 taxes and costs due the town of Scotland Neck North Carolina. Listed parcels include H H Harrington two lots on 13th street 13.55 W H Josey one store lot on Main Street 40.02 Mrs F N Lilley one vacant lot 2.20 D M Prince two lots and a home on Main Street 24.76 Mrs D M Prince stables and lot on Main Street 7.70. Tax Collector G H Johnson June 15 1910.
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Court House
Halifax
N.C
Yerby
J. D. Parker
Biggs & Company
Ringwood
Robert Burbury Haas
Scotland Neck
N. C
H. H. Harrington
13Th Street
W.H. Josey
Main Street
F. N. Lilley
D. M. Prince
G. H. Johnson
Sanitary Spray Ads Endorsed in Scotland Neck
An agent promotes the F. J. Bob Sanitary Spray Company products including Sanitary Spray Compounds and Atomizers. Sprayers are said to be used with general satisfaction by health boards schools and hospitals in Scotland Neck North Carolina. Contact J E Woollard for more information.
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F. J. Bob Sanitary Spray Company
Scotland Neckland
J. E. Woollard
Scotland Neck
N. C
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the Commonwealth
J.C. Harpy
Wrightsville Beach
Scotland Neck Township
Pennsylvania
Smithfield Herald
Charles L. Coon
Wilson Graded Schools
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
Asheville
Coon
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Eunue
Commonwealth
J. C. Harpy
Band Music
Carolina
Rev
J. H. Smith, JR
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
North Carolina
Julius I. Foust
Greensboro
Spray Company
Hardy Hardware Company
STOR
J. C. Bond
A. Miles & Company
Wells D. Tillery
Howard Hardware Company
D. M. Jones & Company
Scotland
Warrenton
Tarboro
Elizabeth City
Stieff and Shaw
Chas. M. Stieff
L. C. Steele
Mgr
Granby St
Norfolk
Jones
Jamestown Exposition
Pur Irugs
E. T. Whitehead Co
Rexall Store
J. W. Gardner
H. H. Moore
Neck
N. Carolina
J.T. Hardy
Singer and
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
L. M. Barnes
Willi Ng Paine
Rhertiac
E. T
A. J. Fy
Richmond
Rocky Mountain
Sounster
Dave Comlden
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