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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
Publisher Ethics and Commentary On Politics and Industry
The piece defends publishers against editor views and notes the Supreme Court granted law licenses to three applicants including Mr Brewer of Wake. It discusses fertilizer information slowly improving, Tarboro factories not at full force, and Roosevelt’s third-term speculation. It praises John H. Small’s agricultural efforts and warns delinquent subscribers after April 1 about non renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Brewer
Wake Somerly
Neck
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Nomi
Candiso
Let the Farmers Remember Halifax Meeting March 2
The Southern Cotton Association calls Halifax county farmers to a regular meeting on Monday March 2 in Halifax. Township collectors will be appointed to gather the bale levy and annual dues, active until the meeting and to turn in funds. The note urges Halifax to raise 75 dollars to cover the 1907 deficit and support 1907-1908 dues, stressing that every cotton farmer benefits from the association and should contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falifax
Halifax County
Southern Cotton Assoc
Halifax
Mecklenburg County
Southern Cotton Association
Tien
Nunry Col Aiion
Arrears Notice From The Cox Commonwealth Subscribers
The paper announces bills are being sent to many subscribers in arrears. The aim is to collect overdue payments before April 1 and avoid suspensions. It notes efficiency and costs of mailing, requests prompt settlement or payment by money order or check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox- Monwealth
Post Office
Alv
Halifax County Moneys and Fair Cotton Prices Message
C. C. Moore sends a statement on Halifax County funds credited for 1906 and 1907 expenses. The executive committee assigned Halifax 200, Mecklenburg and Union counties met the assessment, others sent partial sums. Names include Geo. B. McLeod and T. J. W. Broom from Roberson and Johnston counties. The letter urges home production and debt avoidance to win fair cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Hilliard
Halifax
Mecklenburg
Union
Geo. B. McLeod
Roberson
T. J. W. Broom
J. Walter Myatt
Johnston County
Cotton Association
Ion
C. C. Moone
Train Passengers Starve Amid Snow Drift Delay
From Carsonville Michigan reports describe 35 hours and 43 minutes of delay for a Pere Marquette train stalled between Port Huron and Carsonville by heavy snow. Passengers nearly famished, eating bread dipped in melted snow after the express bread parcel broke open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsonville
Michago
Port Huron
Mississippi Legislature Votes to Abolish Saloons by Year End
The Mississippi House passes a statutory prohibition bill directing all saloons to close by December 31 of the year. The brief item notes the action in Jackson and outlines the major outcome for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhoerver
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Walston Walston wed Susy at Methodist church
In Walston New York on February 1908 at 3 o clock Miss Susy Walston married Mr. R W Walston at the Methodist church. Rev C A Jones officiated. After the ceremony the couple left for their future home amid well wishes. Susy Walston, a beautiful young woman, has many friends in Walston and her old home, while Mr Walston is a rising local business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susy
W. Messenger
Land Neck
O’elock
Washington City considers fish product factory plan
A Washington correspondent to the Charlotte Observer reports a rumor of a new factory near the city to process inedible fish such as fat backs dog fish and sharks. The proposal aims to extract oil and other products at low cost with minimal operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charlotte Observer
Birth of Two-Headed Child Shocks Roanoke Family
From Hiawasse district in Pulaski county a baby born with two heads to Mr. and Mrs. John Meredith shocks the mother who is weeping and sleepless. A dream of the extra head removal gives her hope surgery may help, a belief reportedly shared by the family doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Hiawasse
Pulaski County
John Meredith
Gin fire devastates Mr fiyrick’s property and stock
Fire destroyed Mr fiyrick’s gin and caused losses between 1500 and 2000 dollars. Cotton and seed were lost along with buildings and machinery. discovery occurred about 3 p.m., leaving nothing salvageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrmit
Pearl Nadry and Paul Re Jones Married in Methodist Church
Miss Pearl Nadry and Mr. Paul Re Jones were wed in a Methodist church ceremony on a February evening. The couple exchanged vows at seven o clock, surrounded by friends who wished them a long life and happiness. The report notes a joyous family tone and well wishing from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Nadry
Paul Re Cc. A. Jones
Ftthodist Church
Perceremony
Whinchen’s Co Advertises Gentle Laxative Syrup
An old time ad copy from Solan EB. T. Whinchen's & Co. promotes a laxative syrup claimed to expel poison from the system and ease coughing and phlegm. The text uses antiquated spellings and references to mothers and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damimteed, Solan EB. T. Whinchen’ & Co
Florida Cuba Travel Pamphlet Teases Pleasant Trip
An advertisement touts superb trains excursions and tickets for a pleasant trip to Florida and Cuba. For full information or pamphlets contact the nearest ticket agent or write W. J. Craig, P.M., Wilmington, NC. Bel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Craig
P.M
Wilmington, N.C. Bel
Land Sale Notice in Halifax County Decree
Notice of land sale by the Superior Court of Halifax County dated March 5 1997 for partition in the Pope case. The tract known as the Fannie Pope land in Coneconara Township NC contains about 365 acres and will be sold at public auction at the Court House door at 12 oclock on March 9 1903 to the highest bidder, bounded by W W Land Kelly Wee J BE Bitz Patrick J J North Carolina Lumber Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Halifax County
A. L. Pope
Clara Pope
Coneconara Township
North
Via
Public Sale of Real Estate Tract in Scotland Neck
Public sale of real estate under deed of trust to S Dunn and wife Bettie to be held at noon on February 22 in Scotland Neck Halifax County North Carolina. Property includes multiple parcels on Greenwood street and 14th street with Dunn and McDowell lines and prior conveyance to S F Dunn by A McDowell and W H White dated June 10 1905. Sale conducted by trustee Davin Bell and Albion Dunn attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S . Dunn
Bettie
Halifax
of Scotland Neck
Caa
Greenwood Street
D Town
Enwood Street
14Th Stree
S.F. Dunn
A. McDowell
W.H. White
Halifax County
Davin Bell
Albion Dunn
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