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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented aside argues that deposits of one to ten dollars grow to meaningful sums, noting 4 percent on about $7,000 over a year. It urges readers to decide to open an account, promising reasons to switch banks and compare deposits to larger ones.
A series of short social notes recounts visits and trips among residents and families from Hamilton Weldon Enfield Washington Greensboro Mil dred Whita kers Richmond Raleigh Cary Raleigh Wil liamston and Scotland Neck. Mentions include hospitalities and travel by auto to events such as the State Fair and a summer stay in Kansas City.
Hazel Ball leads a music class featuring Louise Josey Lydia Josey Ernestine Cherry and Katherine Kitchin for the first month session highlighting student progress and upcoming performances.
Mrs J J Bryan expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown in her bereavement. She prays heaven’s richest blessings on the good people of Scotland Neck. Date noted October 13, 1908.
Early this morning about five o clock a fire destroyed L. J. Bakers gin at Palmyra. The plant, twenty bales of seed cotton, and two carloads of cotton seed were lost with a total value estimated from three to four thousand dollars. Fire began in the furnace around four. cause unknown and no insurance coverage.
A charming Friday evening dance in Scotland Neck by the town’s young men for the local young ladies. Held in the old Male Academy hall with excellent floor and Splendid music by the Washington North Carolina band led by Professor Smith. The night was ideal and many visitors added to the lively gathering as dancers yielded to the late hours.
Mr. G. H. Johnson, chief of police of Scotland Neck, resigned several days ago and the board of commissioners has not yet appointed a successor.
Delegates from the River Baptist Association met in Rocky Mount Tuesday night to organize a new Baptist Association. Attending from Scotland Neck Baptist Church were Rev. R. A. McFarland, N. Biggs, and R. E. Hancock.
Miss Lillie Bryan oldest daughter of Mrs Emma Bryan died at home in East Scotland Neck on Saturday October 10 aged about 16. A brief religious service was held before her body was taken to Hamilton for interment. Burial was led by Rev C L Reid. She had fallen ill with yellow chills on October 6 and 7 and did not recover. She leaves a mother three sisters and grandmother.
Mrs Susan Proctor dies aged 65 to 70 after illness. E J Proctor, foreman at The Commonwealth, called to Washington by his mother’s illness. burial held in Washington with Pastor Sullivan and Dr Tyre officiating. Survived by three sons and many friends in Scotland Neck and wider community. Mrs Proctor was a longtime Baptist church member in Washington.
Compliments to Miss Sallie Baker of Palmyra student at Baptist University for Women in Raleigh. Miss Phelps, elocution teacher, urged to stage again the Shakespearian Winter Tale featuring Baker as Hermione. Review lauds her beauty, artistry, and the dramatic statue scene captivating the audience.
On Friday evening October 9 Miss Irene Whitehead hosted a party from 8 to 11 with many friends. Guests included Misses Alice Tillery Virginia Pendleton Missouri Purvis Lucile Leggett Mertie Wilkerson Mattie Josey Nannie Lamb Laura Clark Lucile Kitchin Anne Harper Lena Cherry Hilda Hancock Kate Cowdrey Elmira Jenkins Gertrude Whitehead and Messrs Jimmie Shields House Redmond Pury Josey Charlie Woolard William Josey John Edwards William O. McDowell Henry Hilliard Richard House Joe Riddick Edward Lewis Wilmer Hopkins. After games refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit were served. all pronounced excellent. The guests departed with good wishes for Irene as she received many pretty presents in honor of her birthday.
Halifax N C October 18 1908 notes social visits as Miss Nettie Gilliam and Miss Annie Fenner spend Sundays at home and with relatives in Manchester Norfolk and Raleigh. local farmers dig peanuts earlier. Dr Zollicoffer preaches at M E Church with a lengthy address praising Christian service and urging broader views.
At 3 30 Wednesday afternoon October 1 a quiet wedding united Miss Mary Bell and Mr Robert Mor of Enfield at the Hassell home on South Main Street. Rev R A McFarland of the Baptist church officiated. After the ceremony the couple left for Enfield as they begin their married life amid well wishers and friends.
I express thanks for the kindnesses shown by the people of Scotland Neck and for sympathy after the death of my little daughter. This evidence of the regard of friends will be cherished by me and mine. P. C. Conoon.
An advisory note suggests if a baby fails to thrive due to insufficient feeding, the mother should use Scott’s Emulsion to provide essential fats. It states the product supplies the fat elements needed when milk or artificial food does not nourish the infant.
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