The Commonwealth notices and editorial slate
Acting Editor L Vaughan oversees the December 19 1947 edition of The Commonwealth with the paper’s standard editorials and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Vaughan
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth in Scotland Neck, North Carolina
We have 6,272,717 pages in North Carolina
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
Publisher's Announcement on Correspondents and Ethics
The Commonwealth states editors and publishers are not responsible for correspondents' errors or the publication of communications implies no endorsement. The policy emphasizes that published letters reflect the sender, not the editor or publisher.
Pender Sjostedt Affair Prompts Demands for Investigation
A Virginia newspaper report raises questions about Mis Ogla Sjostedt and alleged associate Harvey in Halifax County North Carolina. It cites claims of coercion, forced statements, and calls for a full inquiry to determine guilt or innocence and clear public doubt about Pender Harvey and the involved officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogla Sjostedt
Man Pender
Pender
Harvey
Miss Sjostedt
Ash
Bury Park
Broderick
Broderieck
Halifax
X for Christ in Christmas debated by Wilmington paper
The Wilmington Morning Star discusses the use of X in Christmas versus Christ, noting ancient Christian usage and modern English cautions. It contrasts XMas contraction with the need for clarity, then shifts to advertising for Cascasweet and Pinesalve Carbolized sold by T. Whitehead & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Morning Star
FE. T. Whitehead & Co
T. Whitehead & Co
Halifax cotton meeting set for January 6 1908
President of the Halifax branch of the Southern Cotton Association urges every county farmer to attend the January 6 meeting in Halifax. The paper’s editor, ill for three months, hopes to join the gathering and asks local residents to spread the word and bring neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Southern Cotton Asociation
Halif
Local Farm Moves and Oilers Provide News in Dawsons Section
In this Dawsons column from December 16 1907 farmers report crop status and upcoming relocations. Sidney Partin moves to A A White farm James Whitehead to near Hill s Cross Roads Dr C C Stallings settles at Powell place Tom H O Berry returns from Weldon W E Messenger resigns from NC Lumber Co to farm Joe J Barnes builds tenant houses and buys Parker farm near Whitakers Chapel An oyster supper at O Berry s for Thom asville orphans nets 24 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Dawsons
Nac
Sidney Partin
A. A. White
James Whitehead
Hill’s Cross Roads
C.C Stallings
Powell Place
Tom H. O’berry
Weldon
W. E. Messenger
N.C. Lumber Co
Joe J. Barnes
Joe Barnes
Enfield
Parker Farm
Whitakers Chapel
O'Berry
Thomasville
Home remedy promises relief for rheumatism
A health note urges readers to prepare a home mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with water. It claims the recipe cleanses kidneys, filters toxins, and can relieve urinary issues and rheumatism, with druggists able to supply ingredients or mix the dose.
Andirons for Sale by Mrs Hilliard
Mrs E E Hilliard offers sturdy andirons at a bargain price. These fire tools promise solid heat and long wear for fireplaces and stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hilliard
Halifax Farmers Urged to Back Southern Cotton Association
The Halifax county branch of the Southern Cotton Association invites all farmers to a January 6 1908 meeting at the Halifax courthouse to elect officers and set plans for the next year. Leaders urge wide turnout to harness southern cotton pricing power for better prices and to start the year with renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Southern Cotton Association
Halifax County
Court House
Halifax
Lamps for Sale Four Hanging Lamps at a Bar
Four hanging lamps advertised for sale at a bar are linked to Mrs. E E Hilliarp. The notice lists the items and ownership in a concise sale listing.
Notice Land Sale In Halifax County North Carolina
By deed of trust the Dunn trustees will sell at public auction in Scot land Neck on January 18 1908 at noon the tract described as beginning at a Post oak in the old Dickens line and containing 102 1/2 acres more or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Scotland Neck
Halifax
North Carolina
C. Minshew
D. Edmondson
D. Edmonson
Minnie Taylor
Jno. Gardner
Cow Hall Swamp
Dickens and
Smith Corner
S. A
Albion Dunn
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Commonwealth
Tuard
Scorham
Pender-Sjostedt
County Cotton Association
Prince & Company
Scotland
Neck, N. C
Lernard Allsbrook
Ray Boyette
Allsbrook
Boyette
Insurance Agency
W. A. Brantley
N. C
E. E. Hilliarp
Santa Claus
Huyler
E. T. Whitehead & Co
Ube
E. T. Whitehead & Company
North Carolin
Hardy Hardware Comp’y
McKay
Hardyardware
Hard “Wes Neckers
Nscottame
Search the Scotland Neck The Commonwealth Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scotland Neck The Commonwealth?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.