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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
An unclear note advertises a twofold cash payout and a cheaper reading option. It touts getting twice as much value for $1.00 and urges readers to seize the deal, claiming large gains from a newspaper line offer.
Locals report Hine Chickers and cattle owned by W. Albertees being shown in Messine and South Rock area parades. Chickens drew attention for size and health while cows from Mir Albertson’s circle received praise for quality as efforts to raise poultry and cattle continue.
A Tuesday night storm damaged Bou Joyner’s stables blowing two mules and a horse away. The event caused shallow damage to nearby properties while neighbors offered sympathy, with the town noting the storm was not severe.
A brief regional update notes K Allsbrook’s early season peas at the market in Halifax and related market activity. Reports include small county fee totals by Clerk Gary, the Weldon shed demolition, a $300000 sale of the Medcek farm near Ringwood to Mrs. H S Harrison of Enfield, and other local items from Halifax and surrounding towns.
Halifax resident Mr. 8 M Gary and Hamilton visitor Mr. W L Harrell called on the town Saturday. Miss Ray Camp returned to Louisburg after visiting her sister Mrs G T Andrews. Several others, including Mr Bruce Farrell and Miss Mary McMahon, visited or traveled to nearby towns.
Gentlemen from Enfield and Scotland Neck met in Halifax Monday to talk about tobacco and peanut crops. They projected a smaller tobacco harvest this year and a reduced peanut crop, noting that repeated peanut rises impoverish landowners and prompt a crop change.
Reveals a great secret of a cure for consumption and chest illnesses. It claims to cut phlegm and mucus, enrich blood with oxygen, and heal inflamed throats and lungs. Ward colds and stubborn coughs yield to this remedy with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at K T Whitehead and Co.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Shields to Dr A Liverman took place May 7 1902 at the Baptist church in Scotland Neck. The ceremony was followed by a reception and a trip to Washington City, with extensive congratulatory gifts and a handkerchief shower for the bride.
Whitehead & Co advertise and guarantee Dr Worthington's remedy for bowel complaints and instant pain cure as the best known. They claim it should be in every home and offer it to customers at a stated price.
Twelve guests attended a handkerchief shower and luncheon for the bride elect. Toasts honored the host family the mother and the absent groom with best wishes for the couple. The evening wrapped with farewell songs as all look forward to a future reunion.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company is building a long distance line from Petersburg Virginia to Denmark DC this week. Crews from Petersburg advance toward Denmark while a second group starts from Denmark toward Petersburg crossing Weeden. About seventy five workers use mules and horses. no switch exchanges are installed as the work focuses on long distance lines. H C Hart of Alabama, connected with Halifax operations, notes a future line may pass through Scotland.
An old advertisement urges readers to shield children from eczema itch and skin troubles with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It claims quick healing for ulcers fever sores burns cuts bruises and piles with a noted price of 25 cents at E T Whitehead & Co's drug store.
Miss Minnie Dena assisted by Miss Ethel Webb hosted a free school concert at the public school in Scotland Neck. Students sang and recited under careful teacher training, and Miss Lucy Dunn performed a recitation. Mr W A Dunn announced the school will extend one more month thanks to sound funds and plans to enlarge Clark's branch and town schoolhouses.
Geo. 3. Marsh of Nocona Texas recalls a five year battle with a digestive disease. He claims pepsin and medicines failed until he took Kodol, which he says provided immediate improvement and eventual full recovery. He asserts Kodol reproduces natural digestive juices and digests all foods to cure stomach trouble.
The Baap ist church ongoing meeting draws many professions of faith and several new members join. About five have been baptized as Mr. Hutson preaches plainly and effectively, with the evangelist growing stronger and more blessed in his work.
The community expects the famous orator Rev Sam Jones to speak Friday night May 23rd and offer his judgment on public matters. local residents anticipate hearing him and forming their own opinion.
Reported arrival for a May event with Rev. Sam Jones. Tickets priced at 1.00 each. seats filling quickly as word spreads of the anticipated gathering.
Ad promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children at New York's Dren's Home. Claims relief for headaches stomach troubles teething issues and worms. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with free sample by mail to Allen Is Olmsted LeVoy New York.
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