State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Planned in Raleigh
The State Democratic Executive Committee is to meet in Raleigh on Wednesday to set the convention date and conduct other necessary business. The Merchants' Journal has moved from Raleigh to Charlotte and is praised as a unique growing publication serving its constituency. The Wilmington Messenger notes more independent thought within the party and warns of potential mix ups at the November election if care is not taken in candidate selection.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
Raleigh
Maredeth
Merchants’ Journal
Norman H. Jonson
Charlotte
Perhay
Wilmington Messenger
Dan Ser
Advertising Real Estate For Sale Under Mortgage Rules
Legal notice asserts Lahd advertising requirements under mortgage law, noting real property cannot be sold under various executions or contracts. It mentions posting at courthouse and three public places, with costs limited to three dollars for the action and related proceedings.
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Mortgag
Court House
Let Us Have Good Roads In Scotland Neck Area
An article urging the justices of the peace in Scotland Neck Palmyra and Roseneath townships to meet next Tuesday to discuss road improvements. It stresses public road interests, the road supervisors role, and possible pooled funds for efficient use of the special road tax while ensuring the best possible roads.
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Justices of the Peace of
Scotland
Neck
Palmyra
Roshi
Justices of the Peace
Roseneath
Coumoneatra
Board of Road Supervisors
L and M Paint Touts Zinc Based formula
Zinc metal is converted to oxide then mixed with white lead to produce L. and M. Paint. The blend is claimed to resist wear as long as linseed oil adheres to the surface. Price is about $1.20 per gallon. E. T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck.
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L. & M. Paint Agents
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Scotland
Neck
Halifax County Southern Cotton Association Meeting Created Discussion
Halifax county branch held a meeting with program topics on Southern cotton dependence and association benefits. Speakers included Capt W T Jenkins P Shields and Dr A S Harrison with notes on dues bale levy and treasury, adjourned to June first Monday.
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Halifax County
Southern Cotton Astion
Halifax
Conesident
Yilliard Care
Capt
W. T. Jenkins
Theuthern Cotton Association
P. Shields
Southern Cotton Association
L. J. Ba Teaker
Southern Ciation
Capt. Jenkins
Frank P. Shields
A. S. Harrison
D. Mann
As- 1
Rmers
Bale
Bership
Enfield Township
M. Shields
Atlow
Superior Court Opens in Halifax with Jury Drawn
March term of Superior Court opened in Halifax with Judge O H Allen presiding. Jurors drawn include S W Leggett J F Hopkins M Pittman T L House N J Morris J F Batch H Daniel T Whitaker W Harper and others. A Weldon capital case against a colored man named Peebles for killing another colored man is to be tried.
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Halifax
O. H. Allen
Patterson
Gary
Kerr
Fury
Ce Rook
S. W. Leggett
J. F. Hopkins
M. Pittman
T. L. House
N.J. Morris
J.F. Batch
H. Daniel
T. . H. Whitaker
W. Harper
E. P. Purnell
P. W. Graham
Alien
W. D. Hox
Riminal
Weldon
Peebles
Death of Mae C. Tyree at Newberry Sudden
Mae C. Tyree, cashier of the Savings Bank of Newberry, died suddenly at Newberry on Sunday night. He was 26, son of the late John P. Tyree of Ringwood, and was found dead in bed Monday morning. His remains were transported to Ringwood for burial Wednesday, with Rev. Geo. W. Tolson conducting services. He leaves his mother Pattie Tyree of Ringwood and two brothers John P. Tyree of Richmond and Lem Tyree of Winston-Salem.
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Iknfield Progress
Mae C. Tyree
The
Savings Bank
Newberry
John P. Tyree
Ringwood
Geo. W. Tolson
Episcopal Church
Pattie Tyree
Messrs
Richmond
Lem Tyree
Winston-Salem
Round Table Club Meets With Literary Program and Washington Birthday Decor
The Round Table Club met February 22 at Mrs. W. C. McDowell's home with Miss Thorne as hostess. Mrs. R. C. Josey presented an instructional paper on William Dean Howells and Aldrich, while Mrs. J. A. Pittman discussed Eugene Field and Bret Harte. Mrs. H. S. Clark read from Marjory Dan. The room displayed American flags and General Washington portraits honoring the birthday, with bouquets featuring hatchet representations. A salad course with cherries was served.
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Commonwealth
Round Table Club
Miss Thorne
W. C. McDowell
R. C. Josey
William Dean Howellis
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
J. A. Pittman
Eugene Field
Bret Harte
Aldrich
H. S. Clark
Marjory Dan
Washington
Halifax Prohibition Meeting Organizes Anti Saloon League
A March 17 1908 gathering in Halifax county calls Prohibition supporters to form an Anti Saloon League and plan for county wide prohibition by May 25. Prominent state speaker will address the meeting. signatories include W R Harvey J W House and others.
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Halifax County
Halifax
W. R. Harvey
Jno
W. House
Dr. K. Leggett
L. J. Baker
H. L. Driscoll
J. T. Draper
F. P. Shields
E. E. Hilliard
W. F. Nicholson
A. E. Carter
W. T. Jenkins
B. D. Mann
Geo. T. Thorne
J. E. Holden
J. W. Hamill
W. T. Eure
L. M. Pittman
C. J. Shields
N. B. Josey
T. F. Whitley
Albion Dunn
W. T. Shaw
Shepard A.W. Inge
H. A. Humble
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Warns Against Mercury
An old advertisement warns against mercury in many remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The internal medicine claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and notes price at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Druggists sell the product.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Halifax NC Item Highlights Local Fare and Notices
Walifax reports B A Harrelson transferred to Latta South Carolina after months as A C L agent. R L Deaton succeeds him. Obituary notes Mrs. George Shearin died Feb 25 from pneumonia near Halifax. Baptist church supper raises funds for a window fund netting 27 dollars. A charitable event features a humorous height tax with payments for feet and inches. Contributions by Mrs D C Fenner and Miss Lizzie Penner noted. Graphophone music provided. W F Copperes signs off.
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Halifax
N. C
B. A. Harrelson
Dillon, &. C
Latta
S. C
R. L. Deaton
George Shearin
ABC
Imourn
Wilcox
Baptist
D.C. Fenner
Lizzie
Florence Penner
E. L. Travis
W. F. Copperes
Take Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compounds for Rheumatism
A local health note promotes a home remedy mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce, Compound Karyon one ounce, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. It advises shaking in a bottle and taking a teaspoon after meals and at night. The writer claims the ingredients are harmless, accessible from prescription pharmacies, and may ease rheumatic pain after a few days without stomach injury.
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Whev
Sale Notice of Land in North Carolina Township
Virtue of a decree of sale the undersigned will sell at the courthouse on Monday in May 1908 a tract of land in Someonee township North Cate bounded by the land of Patrick and Lambe Com pany. Amounts and parcels described in the official plat filed with the court and dated 2-13-tt.
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North Cate
Fannie Pope
Lang Patrick
Carolina Lambe
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Iffax Southy Southern Cotton Association
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Bied
South Carolina
Walifax
Scottand Neck
North Corolina
Mes. B.E. Enrarn
Lere Iain St
Prince's St
Ertekers
Hi. Heffmen & Bro
Drewes
Enarantes
W. A. Brantley
Heck, W. C
Sco
Orinoco
F. S. Royster Guano Company Roapole
Virginia
Sue
E. T. Whitehead & Company
Scotland Neck
North Carolina
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