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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
A saying notes that money’s power to generate more money is widely acknowledged as the key to becoming rich. The idea emphasizes compound growth and the belief that financial leverage drives wealth accumulation.
Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire will lead the 8 o clock service at Trinity church Scotland Neck on Sunday October 25. The public is invited to attend. Maude Leggett was injured after tripping on a bench placed on the sidewalk as she returned from church in Clarksville. The act is condemned.
The Enfield Progress reports George T. Andrews of Scotland Neck intends to enlarge his hosiery mill in Enfield due to strong demand. Andrews’ many friends in Scotland Neck and beyond will be pleased by his success.
A local appeal urges readers who have not paid subscriptions to settle their accounts. The notice emphasizes the small number of respondents yet stresses the need for every dollar and asks debtors to mail or call to settle promptly.
Mrs. Henry Irwin Clark and Dr. Henry Clark announce the marriage of their daughter Rebecca Calvert Clark to Dr. Thurman Denna Kitchin. The ceremony will be held Tuesday November 3 at 9:45 AM at Trinity Church Scotland Neck North Carolina. No town invitations were issued.
Rev C D Parker of Portsmouth Va conducts a revival in the Baptist church. He began Monday night and has drawn deep interest. Parker, a vigorous evangelist, preaches with fluency and conviction, drawing praise even from nonbelievers. Services are 7 30 pm nightly and 3 30 pm daily afternoon. All are invited.
In Greenville North Carolina last night two men were fatally or seriously wounded after a cafe lunch altercation. A. B. Kittrell and C. F. White exchanged blows with a knife and pistol. White was shot first then Kittrell fired wounding White again and both were taken to a hospital in Washington following the incident.
Elder James Oliphant of Indiana and Elder Norton of Washington DC preached at Kekukee Sunday morning as guests of Mr and Mrs B I Allsbrook. They attended the Primitive Baptist Association in Rocky Mount and were traveling home after visiting several churches in Eastern North Carolina. Their sermons were strong and forceful and listeners were well pleased.
At the bride's mother's home in East Scotland Neck, Lydia Stallings married Charlie Medford on Tuesday October 20 with Rev. R A McFarland officiating. The ceremony was small with few friends present. The couple left by the 9:30 train for Norfolk and other Virginia cities.
Walter Hyman a colored boy who worried Mrs. Olivia McDowell premises is now a county boarder in Halifax jail. He stole chickens sold them to townsfolk and was arrested by officer C W Dunn. On trial he confessed and was sent to jail. Later chickens were found in a bag at Mrs McDowell's out house suggesting more prepared for sale.
Mr. M. W. Riddell of Richmond visits Halifax with several locals. Sheriff John R. Patterson stops by Monday. Many residents attend State and Emporia Fairs with praise for exhibits and dust and fun. A poignant note on a funeral in Elm City and reflections on youth, faith, and future rewards.
The Round Table Club, hosted by Mrs. Chas. W. Albertson, met at her country home on a brisk autumn afternoon. Miss Adelaide Smith spoke on The Religious Literature of the English Language while Mrs. W. H. Josey read from Taive's Literature. A pink and green decor theme complemented a lobster and shrimp salad repast before guests adjourned to discuss the program.
A Rural Route 2 Empire Georgia farmer W A Floyd says Bucklen’s Ann Salve cured two bad sores on his hand and leg. He declares it worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to buy it. Available for 25 cents at E Ty Whitehead Company’s drug store.
J R Patterson states he values friends' backing for sheriff but believes now is not the time for a new ticket. He urges his name be withdrawn and expresses confidence differences can be settled within two years in the Democratic ranks.
All persons indebted to the town for Electric Light Service are urged to settle by Saturday October 24 for dues through September 1. Lights will be cut off for nonpayment as ordered by town commissioners. C. W. Dunn.
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