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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
A miscellaneous page from the Scotland Neck newspaper includes editorials on press independence and public communications, discussion of Adlai Stevenson as Democratic nominee for Illinois governor, Greenville Reflector on telephone pricing, and reflections on Thomas A Edison and W W Kitchin. The column references Confederate Tarboro and a statewide canvass, noting the editor’s conservative stance and a strong tone.
The Democratic Convention will be held in Halifax on Monday August 17 with state officers and county officials in attendance. The annual State Farmers Convention moves to A M College Raleigh for August 26 and 27 with notable speakers, reduced rail rates, free lodging, and meals at cost. contact Dr Tait Butler Raleigh NC for details.
The season for fodder pulling is approaching and farmers debate whether stripping fodder from stalks pays. Some argue it saves forage, while others contend it does not. It remains a convenient method, but those without alternate long feed storage should be cautious.
The article argues that voters should have a say in legalized primaries and the election of U S Senators by the people. It asserts that the people are intelligent enough to rule themselves and that these questions should be put to voters through conventions and broader political reform.
The Raleighning Times notes NC figures prominent in the Farmers National Congress program in Madison Wisconsin. Col B Cameron of Raleigh serves as president and Governor Glenn W W Kitchin and Dr George Winston will speak. The congress, its 28th session, covers varied farming topics and aims to be the largest yet.
The Wilmington Star notes Republican leaders show great uneasiness about campaign results. It cites internal reshuffles in the party and concerns over finances as the Democrats gain confidence for a November victory.
The State Hospital Commission decides to erect two 25 patient white TB units at Morganton for men and women and to equip a similar facility for Negro patients at Goldsboro. Proposals to enlarge Morganton are declined in favor of equalizing Raleigh with Morganton, after hearings from hospital superintendents and directors.
The Wilmington Star reports catastrophic floods in Pender and Duplin counties. Water crept seven miles from the confluence of the Northeast and Shelter rivers, washing away bridges and stores, submerging farms, drowning livestock, and prompting residents to seek higher ground. Estimates place damage up to 100 600 dollars as water continues rising.
The Warrenton Record reports the death of Mrs. Sydney Williams of Essex, Halifax county, occurring early Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A G Wilcox from her home Tuesday, followed by a large procession to the family burying ground near Robinsons Cross Roads, where she was laid to rest. The community mourns her loss and neighbors extend sympathies to the family.
Local residents and visitors spread across Halifax with visits to relatives and friends. A weekend baseball game between Halifax and Whitakers ended 2 to 1 for Whitakers, noted for strong pitching by Cuthrell and Holmes and tight fielding by Allinson. Rev D E Wipperman traveled to Tillery for a meeting series.
Aurelian Springs reader signs his support for two named candidates and adds a third for the Dana county seat. The note notes Nicolson withdraws after the letter was set in type.
W J Nicholson declines a Legislature bid though friends urged it. H S Harrison of Enfield announces his candidacy, praised for past service representing Halifax county, with many friends urging nomination and election by the county. Tax PAYER.
Miss Fannie Armfield of Greensboro visits Mr. L. J. Baker's family this week. Mrs. G. T. DeBerry and daughters Olivia and Miriam of Tarboro tour relatives here. Mr. R. G. Everett of Durham stays with kin at Jones Farm. Mrs. Earnest Martin of Belhaven visits, to be escorted home by Miss Sallie Baker. Olivia Bell and sons Edward and Lawrence of Rocky Mount visit relatives. Mrs. Mollie Harrington and Dyra Hyman stay with Mrs. Robert Andrews at Hassells. Mr. C. W. Turner and children of Rocky Mount visit Ebenezar Hyman's family. Mrs. A. A. Andrews and son Alonzo of Memphis, Tenn., dine with Cecil Andrews family. Miss Hattie Everett returns from Knoxville, Chattanooga, Lookout Mt., Tenn. Mr. E. R. Rusbon and family return to Palmyra. Quarterly conference slated at Williams Chapel the second Saturday and Sunday with Presiding Elder Mr. W. S. Rowe of Littleton to attend.
The State Board of Elections decided to issue plain white tickets for November with no device. State and electoral tickets measure 3 1 2 by 8 inches and Congressional tickets 3 1 2 by 2 inches. The full county board names were not listed. T N Harrison was named Republican for Halifax county. Democrats were not named.
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