This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
3
The text advertises money management, promoting the check system and account opening as the easiest way to handle money and prevent loss by deposits. It reads like a vintage financial promotion urging readers to open an account.
A great revival meeting is underway at the Methodist church with Rev. Mr. Browning of Littleton conducting services twice daily at 3 PM and 7 PM. He is described as a forward speaker drawing large congregations and doing much good in the minister's name. A special men’s meeting for men only is planned Sunday at 3 PM to hear the message.
Rev. Mr. Creasman, a Wake Forest College student, preached both morning and evening at the Baptist church in the pastor's absence. He delivered two excellent sermons that greatly pleased the audience. He is a young man of resource and ability with a bright future ahead.
Mr and Mrs M D Joyner announce the marriage of their daughter Hettie to Paul Cherry on Wednesday afternoon November 25 1908 at four oclock at their home near Scotland Neck North Carolina The notice asks the recipient to honor them with attendance at the ceremony.
The Round Table Club entertained under Mrs. Will H. Josey with president Mrs. G S White presiding. Miss Lena Leggett spoke on The Rise of Lyric Poetry, read by Miss Adelaide Smith. Guests enjoyed autumn centerpieces, a turkey dinner by Miss Louise Josey, and left praising the gracious hostess. Mrs. Albertson of New Jersey was guest of honor.
The Secretary of State issued a charter to the James Shield Farming Company of Scotland Neck to engage in farming and real estate. Capital stock is 20000 dollars, all subscribed by Frank P. Shields Charles J. Shields Margaret A. Shields Susie I. Shields and J. H. Alexander Jr. of Scotland Neck.
Elizabeth Barnes Bynum and James Ernest Morrisett wed at Missionary Baptist Church in Tarboro. Ceremony featured piano selections and floral décor in yellow and white chrysanthemums. Bride attended by sister Mary Bynum as maid of honor. best man Joe Cotten. Reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to New York on honeymoon. Morrisett, a bank cashier from Mount Olive, has ties to Scotland Neck and Wilson through family and friends.
News from Raleigh reports the sudden death of Capt John Duckett an educator long associated with the State Superintendent of Schools. He collapsed in the Supreme Court Building after dinner and died instantly from an acute indigestion attack. Duckett had earlier worked in local school service and was regarded as a leading figure in North Carolina education.
Miss Alma Murchison will wed Mr George Wimberly Gorham on Thursday morning November 26 1908 at ten o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs George L Merrell in Swan Quarter North Carolina. The union is announced by her brother in law and the sisters and friends extend invitations to the ceremony.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.