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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Tyler B Wheeler are safe in their handsome science on the west side of Church 2b near Mr N Biggs. They are nicely fixed in their ful home and their friends.
Rev C H Durham of Lamberton preached two strong informative sermons last Sunday morning and night at the Baptist church. He is regarded as a leading preacher in the state and his messages were praised as helpful and logical, greatly pleasing the audiences.
The Coming Going and Whereabouts of Our People and Other Polks records residents traveling to Norfolk Baltimore Tarboro and Raleigh area towns for visits business and family. Names include H I Clark S W Morrisett Nes Biggs Robert Gray Pattie Thorne C F Burroughs Mrs Vann Rev C H Durham and many others with moves to Ayden Newport News and Philadelphia noted alongside visits to Tarboro Edgecombe and Rocky Mount.
The Southern Amusement Company presented nightly moving pictures in Strand Neck from February 24th to March 7th. A good crowd attended each evening and praised the scenes, especially life in Scotland Neck. The program drew the town’s best people and left patrons satisfied with the entertainment.
Miss Rosalie Harris of Scotland Neck died in Rex Hospital from blood poison contracted in a Delorium treated by nurse work. The 24 year old devoted four years to hospital service in Raleigh and Florida. Burial followed in Baptist cemetery after services led by Rev Durham. Her friends and classmates mourn her noble Christian life and steadfast service.
The local exchange in Scotland Neck is being upgraded with a new add board to boost capacity and efficiency. Wires will be protected along Main and Eleventh streets to Mrs Ma Dr Clark’s and Dr Madry’s warehouse. Experts from Georgia and Ohio staff the project, reflecting Carolina Telephone Co. dedication to better service.
A brief 19th century advertisement promotes a women health product by The Mother Gray Co. at Le Roy. It claims cures for backache kidney urinary issues and other feminine complaints. The ad offers a 50 cent price with a free sample by mail.
Fifteen road supervisors met to hear a committee report on plans to purchase a machine and improve roads. Palmyra, Scotland Neck, and Roseneath backed the proposal, Palmyra requesting more time. The next meeting is set for Friday March 18 in Scotland Neck to seek unanimous support.
A brief note citing E. T. Whitehead & Co. about handling small consignments and the value of careful packaging for cargo.
An old full page dissolution notice states E T Whitehead and Company, long known drug merchants, have dissolved after twenty years of operation. The notice expresses gratitude for community patronage and hints at settlement of remaining affairs under E T Whitehead and Company leadership.
A garbled text warns about a dubious remedy linked to personal care and urinary concerns. It mentions a driver, bedtime use, a mixture with secure lighting, and claims of overcoming mutism. The content is unclear and potentially unsafe medical guidance.
A damaged ad text touts a patent remedy from F. J. Cheney & Co offered at private sale. It promotes internal treatment in Lot e Ohio and claims relief for back pain rheumatism and kidney issues. Sold by B T Whitehead & Co with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
A bold health claim asserts cancers including tumors and chronic sores can be cured without surgery or X rays. The piece cites endorsement by the Virginia Senate and Legislature as supporting authorities.
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