Reverend Caristaig to Preach at Nahalah Church Sabbath
Local notice states G Caristaig will preach at Nahalah Presbyterian Church this Sabbath at 1 morning hour. The board appoints Stewart H. Smith to fill Ty. Stern's unexpired term as town treasurer and commissioner, praising Smith's diligence and potential to benefit the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Caristaig
Nahalah Presbyterian Church
Bath
Stent
Scotland
Stewart H. Smith
Ty. Stern
Stern
Smith
First Meeting of Entaraed Board Remembered
A report on the inaugural session of the Entaraed Board recalls the five legislative trustees named during the Legislature s session and lists J White D M Prince S F i Dr H J Clark and Dr R M as introduced to the board. The secretary of state J Bryan and new members outlined their duties in school work during a regular Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itionel
J . White
D. ML. Prince
S. F
H. J. Clark
R. M
Us Board
Wwi
J. Bryan
Enen
Island Neck and Palmyra Roseheld Road Supervisors Meet
Road supervisors from Island Neck Palmyra and Roseheld met Friday to discuss joint highway plans. They fully agreed on proposed levies and budgets and elected a chair to oversee the work and coordination of the three townships projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Neck
Palmyra
Rose
Asklev
Deeids Neck
Syseneath
Vin ness in all its details bu siness begins anew
Netifax hews 1114 1908 purchase of late Jwo’s rag business. He plans to run the venture under the name The Vin ness in all its details. Brow’s poor health limits his role, and the business, started after the Civil War, seeks to offer what he believes is best. Brown originated valuable compounds and more in the past. Tillery Enfield and local figures are noted in passing, with mentions of hotel ties and shared ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwo
Brow
Brown
Heratery
S.A. YW
Erton
Enfield
A.C
Man
W. Bo. Copprpen
Personal notices from Cofield and Enfield area
Mr B J Allsbrook Jr of Cofield and Sunda Joe Cotten spent Sunday in Enfield. Solemar Mr and Mrs J L Howard of Enfield visited relatives. Mr N B Allsbrook of Louisburg is here visiting home folks. Miss Mary Austin of Tarboro visited Mrs C L McDowell. Mrs F M Pope of Enfield came to visit relatives. Mrs W T Bure left for Halifax after visiting home folks. Mr A T Winslow of Kansas City visited his Ernest Winslow. Elder A J Moore filled his regular appointment at Kehokee Baptist church. O A Snipes and daughter Elsie came from Rocky Mount to visit friends. Stonewall Stewart of Pittsburgh PA was here to see his cousin J D Stewart. Mrs Sheppard of Weldon and Miss Jackson of Northampton County visited Mrs Annie Lawrence. Dr Thurman Kitchin has been home from Philadelphia and will finish his medical course in June. Mr E J Proctor foreman of The Commonwealth office was called to Framville for the death of his brother in law Lovett. Mr W L Vaughan of W came to spend time. friends glad to see him. Miss Lamison of Glen Rock PA returned to head the millinery department at Morrisett Brothers store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Allsbrook, Jr
Cofield
Sunda
Joe Cotten
Robert
Enfield
Solemar
J. L. Howard
N. B. Allsbrook
Louisburg
W. T. Bure
Halifax
A. T. Winslow
Kansas City
Ernest Winslow
A. J. Moore
Kehokee Baptist Church
O. A. Snipes
Miss Elsie
Rocky Mount
Stonewall Stewart
Pittsburg, I's
J. D. Stewart
Sheppard
Weldon
Miss Jackson
Northampton County
Annie Lawrence
Thurman Kitchin
Philadelphia
E. J. Proctor
Coumonwealth
Framville
Lovett
W. L. Vaughan
Morrisett Brothers store robbed. two youths seized
Morrisett Brothers reported a break in Tuesday morning after a window in the millinery department was forced. A large stash of valuables could have been taken. Two local boys, Johnnie Harris and Lennie Staten, were found hiding but chased down by townspeople and later jailed.
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Morrisett Brothers
Johnnie Harris
Lennie Staten
Rockefeller on Prohibition in Georgia Interview
Augusta March 14 John D Rockefeller declares he never touched whiskey and supports prohibition as a force that uplifts people and reduces liquor problems He says the anti liquor sentiment is growing in the United States and even England and favors state level measures as best for Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noeielk Lardiark
Augusta
John D. Rockefeller
Ta Herald
Georgia
Rockefeller
England
United States
Austra Aromatic Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Austra a pleasant herb cure for female weaknesses backache and urinary troubles. The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy offers samples free and products through druggists or by mail for 50 cents.
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Xian
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Miss Ruth Pope Weds Peyton Randolph Jr in Norfolk Studio
Miss Ruth Francis Pope renowned Halifax County artist now of Norfolk, quietly marries Peyton Randolph Jr. of Newport News in her Arcade building studio. The ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. William M. Vines. They will reside in Norfolk and she will continue art work amid high praise from peers.
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Ruth Francis Pope
Halifax County
N. C
Norfolk
Peyton Randolph
Newport News
Miss Pope
Arcade
William M. Vines
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Randolph
Scotland Neck
Mn Randolph
Subscriptions in Arrears Policy From The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth explains a post April 1 1908 rule by the Ponstoffie Department barring weekly papers to subscribers over one year in debt without extra postage. The note, signed E E Hilliard, urges prompt remittance of owed amounts to avoid removal from the list while maintaining courteous, fair treatment for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponstoffie Department
Commonwealth
E. Hilliard
Warm and Dry to Stay Well
An old authority warns that cold dry weather increases rheumatism and kidney trouble and offers a home remedy. A half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion one ounce Compound Karyon three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla shaken and taken after meals and at bedtime.
L. and M. Pain Agents offer zinc oxide paint deal
Cloth all Wool and Paint all Paint proves cheaper than shoddy cloth or paint. L. & M. Zinc Metal oxide combined with White Lead and linseed oil grindings. Years long actual cost only $1.20 per gallon. Pain agents T. Whitehead & Co. Scotland Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & M. Pain Agents
T. Whitehead & Co
Scotland Neck
Booth Lowrey at School Auditorium Delights Audience
Ex Gov Bob Taylor says his audience leaves with aching sides and tear-stained faces after hearing Booth Lowrey, son of Gen M P Lowrey of Confederate Army, speak at the School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Lowrey
M. P. Lowrey
Lowrey
Bob Taylor
Telephone Office Hours in Scotland Neck Ex Change
Scotland Neck telephone exchange hours are listed to 10 o’clock every night except Sunday. After 7 pm only emergency connections are provided. Sunday hours are 9 to 10 am and 4 to 5 pm.
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Scotland Neck
Beware Mercury in Caiarra Ointments Warns of Harmful Effects
Public health notice cautions against ointments containing mercury used for Caiarra and warns they destroy senses and system. Recommends ensure genuine products like Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co and notes limited offers. Also advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup by E T Whitehead & Co with claims of non gripe and pleasant taste.
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Tfali
F. J
Cher Jo
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Orino
Farmer Y
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Sale of Halifax County land in Roseneath township
Notice of sale exposed to highest bidder cash in front of N B Josey Co premises on a described tract of 60 acres in Roseneath township Halifax County N C. The deed chain traces from M T Savage Stamper Josiah Walston and Bisco Pittman to Mrs Jennie Staton and B Edwards J A Carlisle. Terms are cash. Dated February 19 1908 Geo R Gammon Jr trustee. Also unrelated classified items note patent medicines and a bag company ad.
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Fannie Car Gammon, Jr
Halifax County
I v of
Scotland Neck
Hall N. C
N. B. Josey Co
Roseneath Township
H County
N. C
M. T. Savage
Stamper
Josiah Walston
Walston
Cochran’s Corner
Geo. R. Gammon, JR
Richard G. Allsbrook
Public sale of land under deed of trust in Scotland Neck
By virtue of a deed of trust by C. F. White and wife recorded in Book 184 page 541, a public auction will be held in Scotland Neck at 12 noon on a date in March 1908 to sell the described parcels in Scotland Neck North Carolina. The first lot lies along Ninth Street near the Parsonage and the second lot lies on the west side of Main Street, with details of boundaries given. This February 25, 1908. Albion trustees.
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Powe
C. F. White
White
Scotiamt Neck
Newlog
Rou
Ising
Beit
Ninth Street
Said
Main Street
J.D. Ta Lreet
Runniig
Albion Aer
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Soe
H. Souyanesso
Grocery Co
Handy Co
Ai Idwerds &Co’s
Howard Grocery Co
Entaraed Board
Scott
Mary Austin
Tarboro
Pent
C. L. McDowell
F. M. Pope
Rockefeler
Ruth Pope
Oxfords, Pumps, &c
Jeware
Caiarra
Richmond Bag CO
Richmond
Josey Hardware Company
Dunning Brick Company
Aulamder
N.C
E. E. Hienta
Foleys
Senate
Virginia
Spllam Hospital
West Main Street
Warre
Wilmington
E. T. Cnd 3
T. Whitetman
Peac & Company
Mr. Pittman
T. Whitehead
E. T. Crowing
J. T. Warreneap
J. A. Protaan
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