Commonwealth announces road work regulations and ethics note
J E Hillard’s weekly Scotland County paper presents editor ethics disclaimer and notes upcoming road work regulations for Scotland Neck Roseneath and Palmyra townships in Halifax county. Continued rains hinder progress and a feature on successful road building is teased for next week.
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Tk Commonwealth
Board of Road Supervisors
Scotland Neck
Roseneath
Palmyra
Halifax County
the Commonwealth
United States Office of Public Roads
Washington
THAT RAILROAD
The piece urges Scotland Neck to build a short line to Roanoke river to lower freight charges for local business. It cites Mr Ray's timely communication and expresses hope the suggestion will benefit the town.
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Scotland Neck
Roanoke River
Ray
Delinquent subscribers warned under Post Office ruling
The paper announces that after April 1 it will cease sending to readers with over a year of unpaid dues. It stresses the policy follows government rules, apologizes for possible statement errors, and asks delinquents to remit to avoid loss of service. It invites renewals for those dropped.
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Post Office Department
United States
Tuk Commonwealth
Littleton Prohibition Committee Names Corrected
The Halifax prohibition convention report omitted Littleton township’s executive committee. Correction prints the five members: W. R. Harvey, Eugene Johnston, C. D. House, T. W. Myrick, and L. W. Bagley.
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Halifax
Commonwealth
Littleton Township
Littleton
W. R. Harvey
Eugene Johnston
C. D. House
T. W. Myrick
L. W. Bagley
Two Million Short Cotton Crop Shrinks 1907-08 Output
The final ginners report issued March 20 shows the cotton crop for 1907-1908 at 11,261,163 bales, down from 13,390,265 in 1906-1907 and up from 1905. In Scotland Neck the price was 11 cents in 1906 and 1907, while today it stands at 101 cents. The writer questions why demand keeps prices low despite a smaller crop and suggests prices may rise.
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Scotland
Halifax Local Notes and Personal News for March 24 1968
Halifax N C reports a roundup of residents visiting kin, travel to nearby towns, illnesses and recoveries, church services, and social happenings. Notables include Jno Fenner Jr returning from Henderson, W A Sater visiting Rocky Mount, and Rev D E Wipperman preaching at Dawsons. William Meacham obituary referenced. Rabid dog incident involving N Dickens noted with close call.
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Cor
Commonwealth
Halifax
N. C
Jno. Fenner, Jr
Henderson
W. A. Sater
Rocky Mount
Clay
Edward Whitehead
Littleton
F. Froelich
Chester
Ferrall McMahon
Norfolk
J. H. Butts
Whitakers
Conway
1.C
T. C. Vaughan
James Revelle
D. E. Wipperman
Dawsons
J. E. Holden
Father O’brien
Raleigh
J. L. Weller
Richmond
William
N. Dickens
Thos. Dickens
Dickens
Manasseh Josey Found Dead Near Hertford Road
The body of Manasseh Josey of Portsmouth Virginia was found in the road near R. L. Rawls over the Hertford line. An inquest determined probable death from natural causes due to heart disease. He had worked Saturday and appeared well. burial was Monday in Northampton.
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Manasseh Josey
Jesse Josey
Portsmouth
George Josey
Rich Square
R. L. Rawls
Hertford
Northampton
Aromatic Austrailian Leaf Cure For Women
Nurse Mother Gray of New York touts Australian Leaf as a regulator for female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order 50 cents sample free The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N.Y
Death of Miss Jesse Pittard at Hawkins Chapel M P church
A death notice from March 21 1908 reports Miss Jesse Pittard daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Pittard died March 16 at age nineteen after seven days of pneumonia. She was a faithful member of Hawkins Chapel M P church and active in children s day services. Her remains were laid to rest March 18 in the family burying ground. The notice honors her kindness and faith and expresses the family s sorrow and hope of reunion in heaven.
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Commonwealth
Aurelian Springs
Jesse Pittard
Christ
Hawkins’ Chapel
M. P
Jessie
J. T. Draper
M. E. Church South
P. N. Stainback, Jr
Paul Vincent
W. S. Hoc
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Old warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments emphasizes dangers to smell and system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Company of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy with no mercury. Sales through druggists. Testimonials offered. 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Scotland Neck Seeks Rail Line for Cheaper Freight
A lengthy pitch urges Scotland Neck to unite and build a six mile railroad to the river. The piece touts the town’s assets including markets, farms, mills, and transport links while lamenting high freight rates and calling for collective action to attract more mills and jobs.
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Scotland Neck
Blue Beard
United States
France
Italy
Southland
Sestland Neck
Railroads
Corporation Commission
L. & M. Paint advertises zinc oxide formula
Zinc oxide derived from zinc metal mixed with white lead is used to manufacture L. and M. Paint. The product is described as durable, lasting as long as linseed oil adheres to a surface, and priced about $1.20 per gallon. Agents listed include E. T. Whitehead Co., Scotland Neck, and R. H. Salsbury & Bros., Hamilton, N.C.
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E. T. Whitehead Co
Scotland Neck
R. H. Salsbury & Bros
Hamilton, N.C
H W Mixon of Scotland Neck NC featured item
H W Mixon of Scotland Neck North Carolina appears in a brief local notice or directory snippet, noting residence and a small piece of personal or business information. The short entry lists name and town with no additional context or actions recorded.
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Foleys
E. T. Whitehead & Company
Scotland Neck
North Carolina
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Scotland N.C
Littleton’s Committee
Halifax News
Columbia Guano CO
Norfolk, VA
NEW Railroad
E. T. Whitehead & Co
S. S.C
H. W. Mixon
North
E. E. Hin Iam
Tell
Main St
Prince's
Undertakers
M. Hoffman & Bro
W. A. Brantley
Royster
F. S. Royster Guano Company
Virginia
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