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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
An editor notes the newspaper's commitment to ethics and responsible journalism. It clarifies that expressing views or publishing content does not imply endorsement of all communicated opinions or ads. The statement underlines the separation of editorial stance from reader or advertiser messages.
A long, fragmented discussion on cotton price reactions, farmer behavior, and market panic. It notes farmers holding cotton to push prices, speculation questions, and committees forming as a response. Mentions Southern farmers, Halifax, and national actions affecting supply and prices.
Police move after a series of robberies as three suspects tied to a Mount Rocky Mount Tarboro crime wave are arrested. Hoyt, seized on a train from Rocky Mount to Tarboro, is suspected as an advance man while five more men taken in Tarboro yielded pistols a dirk and cash. Officers question a Norfolk origin claim and follow a broader investigation.
A fragment from the Rich Evening Times and News and Observer copies reports from Ashbury about a young woman who accepted a suitor’s offer amid scandal claims. A police inquiry follows while Weld notes a man took the lady away. Jury list for January term of Superior Court is published by county commissioners, naming dozens of jurors.
At 1:40 the town alarm sounded for a fire at Hermann Hyman s Barber Shop next to the Post Office. Fire engines arrived after a delay and prevented spread to nearby buildings. The rear room burned. contents suffered extensive damage but insurance covered about 1,099 dollars.
Wiley Humphrey of near Lawrence killed a large deer that had joined a cattle herd in the pasture. The animal was seen with the cows during the day and ventured near them at night. Early one morning just before day he shot the deer.
The government ginner's report issued Monday shows 3,854 bales of cotton ginned so far this season, compared to 10,02. The figures reflect early-season activity and indicate changes in ginning momentum.
In Mount, North Carolina, on November 27 at the Vick home, Sallie Elizabeth Vick married Alex Parker Battle with Rev. Curtain officiating in a quiet home ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Vick’s residence.
An old classified style note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally for blood and mucous surfaces. Includes price 75 cents per bottle and distribution through Toledo O druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An antiseptic carbolized poultice named Pinesal draws out inflammation and poison. Used for chapped hands lips and minor burns. Sold by T Whitehead and Co.
Report of the condition of The Scotland Neck Bank at Scotland Neck North Carolina at the close of business December 3 1907. Resources include Loans and discounts 127815.43 overdrafts 849.72 etc and total 178984.83. Liabilities show capital stock undivided profits dividends unpaid deposits and other items totaling 178984.83. Frank P Shields cashier attests to the accuracy of the statement sworn December 9 1907 with notary J. E. Shields witnessed by directors.
Miss Mamie Johnson of Ringwood and Earnest E. Stallings of Enfield wed quietly at Ringwood residence before a small group of friends and relatives. Maid of honor Pattie Williams and best man John B. Parker attended. Vera Williams sang and played the wedding march. The Rev. A G Wilcox officiated. The couple then traveled by noon train to tour Northern cities and plan to live in Enfield.
The Southern Cotton Seed Oil Mills in Tarboro have shut down for want of seed. High seed prices at season start cut profits, and as oil and seed prices tumbled the free movement of seed ceased. Mills may delay only temporarily, with indefinite shutdowns likely to follow if supply does not improve.
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