Daughters of the Confederacy Hold September Meeting
A notice states the regular meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy is set for September 2 at 4 30 pm with full attendance urged to elect representatives for the unveiling of the Confederate monument in Weld a on 17 1903. It also mentions Mr Illehia and Mr S B Kitchin in notices printed or posted warning trespassers and hunters to avoid breaking fences on his land or risking trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ord
Welda
S. B. Kitchin
Eersin
Chas Ader
C. W. Albertson
Spring Hill
Edwards’ Ferry
G. K. Moore
Ben Smith
Chas. Turner Place
B. Kircnin
Enfield
Clement
W. T. Clement
Prop
Enfield, N. C
Roanoke Freshet Causes Widespread River Flood Loss
The Roanoke freshet last week and early this week flooded thousands of acres and damaged crops along the river.Landowners from Weldon to the area report severe losses with the 1908 season ruined, following historic high-water marks recorded in prior years. W. H. Josey notes key water heights from 1873 to 1903, highlighting the scale of the recent disaster and its impact on farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke River
W. H. Josey
Union at Kehukee Baptist Church Meeting
The Kehukee Union met at Kehukee Baptist Church near Scotland Neck last Friday to Sunday with large crowds. Despite bad weather many came from distance and enjoyed the occasion. Principal attendees included Hilder A. J. Moore of Whitakers, Elder Sylvester of Williamston, and Elder Bland of Ayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xkehukee Baptist Church
Scotland Neck
Hilder A. J. Moore
Whitakers
Sylvester
Williamston
Bland
Ayden
Eighteen Months on the Road and Court Action
Emanuel Lloyd was sentenced to eighteen months on the public roads after pleading to the May 9 assault at the Methodist church in Halifax. John and Robert Smith were fined $15 each plus costs for concealing Lloyd during the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Lloyd
John R. Askew
Halifax
Local residents depart and visit across Virginia and North Carolina
A long list of residents travel for shopping, schooling, and visits. J B Edwards heads to Baltimore for fall goods while families from Whitakers, Hobgood, and Beaufort visit kin in Virginia and North Carolina. Several youths depart for college and teacher roles at Raleigh Wake Forest Oxford and Oak Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist University
Raleigh
Pauline Tillery
Sallie May Josey
Wake Forest
Richard Josey
Mills Kitchin
Sam Kitchin
Warrenton
Teddy Kitchin
Lanthon Whitehead
Clinton
Johnie Keel
Oxford Female Seminary
Minnie Hopkins
Oak Ridge
Larry Dunn
A. & M. College
Lonney Dunn
Frank Moore
Jack Riddick
Insurance Ad Promises Prompt Payouts by Union Central Life
The late Mrs. P. J. Madry held two policies with Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati. They were paid promptly and beneficiaries are pleased. Agent E. E. Hinurarp of Scotland Neck, North Carolina endorses the company as reliable for securing policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Madry
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
E. E. Hinurarp
Scotland Neck
N. C
Sweet Potato Gum in Stamp Adhesive History
The article explains that postage stamp gum is made from sweet potatoes at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. It notes a clean preparation process, continuous liquid application, and two gum types Summer and Winter for weather, with Summer being firmer for hot regions. It also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a pain remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Thomas
Ica
Delightful Card Party at The Commonwealth Observed
Miss Anna Clark hosted a summer card party on Friday morning August 29 from 10 30 to noon featuring progressive whist. A unique touch was hand painted score cards shaped like cantaloupes with tally kept by melon seeds. The prize was a watercolor titled Cantalope and the booby a packet of cantaloupe seeds. Participants included Miss Josephine Bowen Cornelia Coleman and many other ladies. several gentlemen also attended. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Clark
Miss Bowen
Coleman
Josephine Bowen
Jackson
Cornelia Coleman
Macon
Blanche
Nannie Smith
Kate Whitaker
Margaret Bowers
Alice Powell
Mary Herbert
Mary Weldon Smith
Eleanor Smith
Rebecca
Lizzie Smith
Jennie
Pattie Leggett
Maud
Lena Leggett
Mesdames
George Strong
Raleigh
W. L. Hall
Greenville
A.sh Purrington
Chas. H. Herring
G.H. Johnson
Chas. L. McDowell
E. W. Hall
G. S. White
Flood and Other Things at Halifax
Flood damage and river overflow devastate local farmland in Halifax County as crews report loss of corn crops and ruined feed supplies. The community also reports a February-like series of social visits and church activities amid a spate of local incidents including a bungled shop raid and a Petersburg suspect in custody.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Offer from Toledo Firm
Vintage medical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh. It asserts cure if inflammation of the Eustachian tube is treated and promises $100 for any incurable case, urging readers to request free circulars and buy the remedy from local druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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Scotland Neck Bank
Scotland
T. Hancock Company’s
E. Hillard
Bel
Baltimore
J. T. Woop & Co
N. B. Josey Co’s. For Sale
Morrisett Bros
N. B. Josey
B. Epwards, JR
S. B. Mizell
Vob Hobgood
N.C
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Roanoke
Union
Kehukee
Undine Futrell
Helen Hilliard
Hattie Leggett
Baptist University For Women In
Leacett
Morrissett Brothers
Milley
Cart
Oldham
W. P. Oldham
Wilmington
MippleTon
E. It Middleton
Cary
Ln the Baptist Church
A. McFarland
Wisiep
Neal Station
Central Academy
Littleton
Warren County
Scott
J. B. Edwards
W.T. Butterworth
Virginia
L. H. Edwards
R. J. Madry
J. R. Tillery
Tillery
B. F. Gray
Atlantic, Va
Earl Harrington
Webb
F. M. Pope
Beaufort
Annie Lawrence
Richmond
Eula Shoulars
Ida Lewis
J. H. Lewis
Charlie Lamb
Hobgood
Bowers & Co
Mrs. Wakefield
Newport News, Va
Fannie Stern
G. Hoffman
Greensboro
Bennie Webb
Newport News
R. C. Webb
R. C. Josey
Danford
Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va
R. E. Hancock
Virginia Beach
Hertford
Bertie
Elizabeth Futrell
The
Baptist University For Women
Vernon A. Wells
C. W. Wilson
Kate Weeks
J. D. Weeks
Julian Pendleton
J. H. Hopkins
J. B. Jones
Thelma
Emma King
Sallie Baker
Palmyra
Belhaven
A. M. Ridick
Cleve Andrews
Willie Andrews
Mittie Ayers
Susie Knight
R. George Shackle
Estelle House
Bristol
Tenn
Mrs. Cowan
Miss. Lucy House
Norfleet Smith
Katharine Futrell
Leaksville
Mary Lily King
Emma Vaughan
Ford Harrison
Howard Grocery Company
M. Hoffman & Bro
John Hooker
A. M. Riddick
Fayetteville
Mr. C. B. Riddick
Paul Q. Bryan
Oxford
Edwin B. Josey
Nashville
Vanderbilt University
F. P. Shields
W. H. White
J. P. Putrell
J. P. Futrell
J. H. Davenport
Rocky Mount
J. M. Tillery
Jamie Tillery
Ruby
Kate Tillery
T. W. Tillery
Edenton
Henry Allsbrook
Kenly
T. M. Allsbrook
Mary Lawrence
Bladen County
Roxobel
E. A. LaFrage
Washington, N. C
R. C. Pender
Tunis
LaFrage
Mr. Pender
Mr. LaFrage
Commonwealth
Joe Butts, Jr
Louis Froelich, Jr
Marrchester
G.L
Blanche Coffin
Alice Hale
Petersburg
F. Froelich
Manchester
Claude Kitchin
Richard Hale
Norfolk
C. H. Hale
William Harper
H. C. Harper
Rufus Shaw
Weldon
B. J. Brown
J. H. Fenner
W. E. Fenner
Nina Roberson
D. M. Campbell
Nell Nelson
Jack Jones Marshall
Haywoods Church
W. S. Rowe
Col
Frank Faison
C. A. ‘Whitehead
F. H. Gre
J. C
Halifax Mercantile Co
Joe McMahon
Joss
John Miller
Henry
Tanner
J. Cuexey & Co
Toledo
Hardy Hardware
Hardware Hustlers
Scotland Neck, N.C
Icle Rates
Action & Intech
Main Street
Planters and Commmercial Bank
Jon RE. Cox
Wood
Sy Be
Miss Leggett
Sneorrisett Bros
Sth
Musa TE
R Sess
Bae Yaar
Bingham School
Binghars
Asheville
Itiout
Zognaa
R. Mingham
Sunt
W. A. Brantley
Neck, N. C
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