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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
3
The text argues that saving money grows wealth and cites typical deposits turning into large balances. It stresses that many accounts start small and gradually expand, suggesting readers can achieve similar results with discipline and banking.
Local notices highlight Pittman and Bishop ads on page four and new siding at Coast Line for N. B. Josey Company and Farmers Storage Warehouse. Also mentions new Hoffmann and Josey Hardware ads and power house brick work altering Scotland Neck Mills lighting. Attendees list for Kehukee Association at Rocky Mount includes R. J. Madry family and several ladies.
Scotland Neck Lodge No. 61 of the I O O F elected Noble Grand John W. House, Vice Grand Curtis Prince, Lodge Deputy D M Prince, Financial Secretary E J Proctor, Recording Secretary W H Newell, and Treasurer D A Madry for the coming term. Fire destroyed the lodge’s records about three years ago but recent visitors H E Biggs of Raleigh and J W Jacobs of Windsor inspired renewed activity and stronger resolve to resume work.
The editor appeals to readers who owe the paper money, saying the publication has operated at personal expense in 1997 and 1908 and urging prompt settlement. Small amounts accumulate and aid is needed now to continue delivering the paper.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a stomach-friendly food while asserting it helps those who hate or can't digest food. It invites readers to mail the paper name, address, and four cents to receive a "Complete Handy Atlas of the World."
This list notes movements and visits of numerous residents and visitors. D. M. Prince travels to Oak City, J. B. Cleman from Hamilton visits, P. A. Lewis of Tarboro is in town, and many others greet relatives, attend meetings, or join travels to Greenville Washington and Winston-Salem.
The Kehukee Baptist Association meeting in Rocky Mount last week drew a large crowd and was successful in all its features. It will next year meet with the Kehukee Baptist Church near Scotland Neck.
News from Oak City in Martin county reports Casper Bros warned by mailed note not to run their gin until cotton hits ten cents, with threats of arson if they proceed. Locals suspect threats originate elsewhere in the state. Phillips adds a testimonial for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil from Hamburg, New York describing relief for a burnt child.
Rev. Chas. A. Jones organized a young men Baraca Bible Class at the Methodist church in Scotland Neck. Eight charter members joined and Mr. W. H. Newell was named teacher as the class began.
Laura Lenora Weathersbee died Thursday morning at 9 oclock after a brief illness of typhoid fever. She was 18 years old and lived six miles from Scotland Neck with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Weathersbee. She had worked at Scotland Neck Cotton Mills and boarded with the family of Mr W A Price where she died. She joined the Baptist church about a year ago and was a regular church and Sunday school attendee. Funeral services were held the following morning by Rev R A McFarland and burial was in the family cemetery near her father’s home.
The Halifax county board of elections names registrars and poll holders for the November 3 1908 general election in multiple towns including Brinkleyville Butterwood Conocanara East Enfield West Enfield Faucetts Halifax Littleton Palmyra Kehokee Scotland Neck Roanoke Rapids and Welden.
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