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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
A sadly worded obituary notes a child of Mr. and Mrs. nder living near Scotland Neck died after being exposed to poison from matches. Relatives visited the family, but authorities deemed the case slow poison or matches, and the child died Sunday night with funeral and burial held on Tuesday as friends extend condolences.
A Wake Forest benefactor, Dr W L it of Halifax, donates a large private library and personal series to the college. The gift follows an Enfield residence by Alsop, and aims to aid Hal student and book access in the campus library.
The county pension board convened in Halifax on Monday with no actions beyond routine. Melon crops in the region arrived later but are now plentiful, offering rich yields. Ann Jecey Sandware built a large shed at their store to shelter farming implements. Sunbeam Baptist church plans an ice cream supper Friday evening August 1 to raise funds for the society.
The jelly campers from Camp Hiawatha returned to Scotland Neck after a four day summer resort. The August 3 account from Scotland Neck describes trials with rain and wind yet vibrant activities around Fleming Springs. Participants included Miss Nina Wells and Mrs. W H White among others with chaperon Mrs. W. H. White noted for cheerful leadership.
Mr E J Newbe gin of the Phoenix Fire Appliance Co. demonstrated a fire extinguisher at Josey Hardware, proving its effectiveness as flames were fueled by inflammable matter. The Graded School trustees voted to buy six extinguishers for the school building, with hosiery mills and several business men already purchasing for shops and homes.
Mrs Peniza J White Madry died at her home near Scotland Neck at 10 p m Wednesday July 29 born September 15 1818 nearly sixty five. She married D T Madry February 9 1860 and was widowed in 1875. Survived by six children and a large circle of relatives including farm workers who attended the funeral. She joined Kehokee Baptist Church in 1879 and was praised for devotion and housekeeping. The community mourns her loss and honors her legacy of family and service.
A long list of personal notes shows residents and guests traveling to Virginia Beach Niagara Falls Buffalo Lithia Springs and Tarboro with reports of visits from Fayetteville Rocky Mount Henderson and Greensboro. Several doctors and professionals visit Lam berton Williamston and Scotland Neck. birthdays and illnesses mentioned.
Mrs Martha Biggs relict of the late Fli Biggs died at her Spring Hill home Friday night July 31 aged 76. Her remains were interred in the Episcopal cemetery Sunday morning August 2 at 9 30 conducted by Rev Mr Arthur. She was sister to the late Col William Steptoe and leaves a son W S Biggs of Rocky Mount and a daughter Mrs Riddick of Spring Hill. Mrs Biggs was well known and esteemed in the community after a long life of quiet service and duty.
A juror roster for August Court First Week lists many names including W. C. Allsbrook A. G. Bobbitt J. N. Smith W. F. Coppedge R. L. Richards M. J. Britt J. W. Liles and others such as Sydney Williams J. R. Weeks Alex Moore N Braswell L. D. Parks E. W. Liles W. G. Bass J. R. Liles Jno Edwards W. M. Coleman Henry Anderson E. W. Moore J. T. Bozeman A. M. Inge J. J. Heptinstall W. F. White T. E. Whitehead W. E. King T. W. Anderson H. L. Driscoll T. A. Boze man J. W. Northington D. J. E. Carter J. H. Hyman W. S. Browning E. B. Pair C. P. Rodwell W. D. Brooks Joseph Lewis Jesse Pulley J. E. Hammill G. E. Stephenson W. L. Levit J. M. Jackson J. H. Pope L. L. Dick ens D. R. Medlin J. H. Lewis J. B. Bass Cc. N. Gossett H. D. My rick W. D. Dickens.
The Washington Messenger reports rain and wind last week damaged crops in the area but says actual losses are far below earlier estimates. It forecasts a return to better weather this month and notes expected good crops overall.
Saturday morning a colored man hitched a mule to a post in front of Josey Hardware. The frightened mule dashed across the Lac lot and through Hardy Hardware’s back area, overturning the cart and scattering goods. J A Staten, in a nearby buggy, had to release his horse after it ran to Eleventh Street, overturning and injuring the buggy driver’s legs. Staten was not seriously hurt.
A farmer notes unusually fine crops at the start of August and reports widespread positive outlooks from all directions. He believes no disaster will affect the harvest and predicts a bountiful yield throughout the state.
A neighbor expresses gratitude to the people of Scotland Neck for kindness and aid during his boy's six week illness. He reports the child is now improving and hopes for a full recovery.
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