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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
Former Justice of the State Supreme Court A C Avery died at his Morganton home on Friday morning June 13 at age 78. The piece also comments that teachers across the state are active in summer schools and that higher salaries could raise teaching standards, urging trustees to raise pay to attract better educators.
The Wilmington Star defines a lobbyist as a paid advocate trying to influence a Congressman’s vote. The piece notes that while some lobbyists may be right, others can be insidious and remunerative in their methods, and warns against easy access to retained status on a professional lobbyist list.
Rosa Allsbrook aged seven and twenty three days died June 15 after measles progressed to pneumonia. Her burial was Monday at Baptist cemetery with Rev. O P Campbell leading services. The family and friends express sorrow but faith in life beyond the grave in a reverent obituary note.
Three new physicians joined the State Board of Health last week. Dr Edward J Wood of Wilmington Dr A A Kent of Lenoir and Dr Cyrus W Thompson of Jacksonville replace retiring members Dr Edward C Register Dr J E Ashcraft and Dr David T Tayloe as terms expired. Dr Richard H Lewis former secretary, was reappointed by the governor to succeed himself.
Col Tom Booker and Capt Tony Miller with Polk Miller's Old South Quartette bring a Virginia heritage show to Madry's Opera House on Saturday June 28. Old soldiers and schoolchildren can attend. tickets 25 35 and 50 cents with reserved seats at J W Allsbrook's store. Curtain at 9 p m. Old soldiers admitted free.
Aurelian Springs reports real summer heat with a modest rainfall aiding crops. Several local residents, including R. T. Moore of Newport News visiting Mrs. Laura Warren, Pattie Dickens returning home after a week with her grandmother, and multiple family gatherings near Quankey church and Beer Swamp are noted. Mrs. Lewis Cook remains ill with poor health.
An ad extols Dodson's Liver Tone with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee from E T Whitehead Company. It claims the tonic safely relieves constipation, substitutes calomel, and causes no dietary restrictions. It contrasts the firm guarantee with other remedies lacking refunds.
An analysis estimates Europe could mobilize a massive arm y force requiring nine and a half days to pass a fixed point when marching five abreast, spaced 16 inches apart, and moving at an eight mile gait.
A detailed schedule outlines Friday evening through Sunday services and sessions. Key speakers include Rev. T J Crisp H F Lindsay Prof J D Everett Rev J M McKenzie Rev C T Cly bon Prof John Carroll and Rev J G Blalock with topics on Sunday School leadership teacher training and church discipline. The program covers devotional sessions enrollment of delegates and multiple sermons plus special talks by pastors and educators.
The college, maintained by the state for women, offers five regular degree courses and special courses for teachers with free tuition for those agreeing to teach in the state. Fall session begins September 17, 1913. For a catalogue and information, address Julius I. Foust, President, Greensboro, NC.
A public notice by a party states that the Matt and Jeff Ice company affairs have been settled satisfactorily for all parties. The speaker regrets any impression of non settlement and expects Mr Staton to retract. The speaker remains available for some time.
C L Staton states Mr L R Allsbrook has arranged everything satisfactorily so far for the Mutt and Jeff Ice Company. He believes Allsbrook never intended anything else and regrets the impression on the public.
Tickets priced at five dollars go on sale May 31 and every Saturday through September 13, 1913. Return must be completed before midnight on the Tuesday after sale. North and East excursion rates apply. For details contact Epp L. Brown in Scotland Neck or T C White, General Passenger Agent, Wilmington, North Carolina.
An old drug ad promotes Carswell's Liver Aid by E. T. Whitehead Co. It claims to aid liver and bowels, ease constipation and upset stomach, and offers a money back guarantee. Large bottle available for 50 cents, marketed as pleasant for all ages.
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