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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
Entry recorded at the Seothind North Carolina post office as Second-Class Matter dated Thursday January 16 1905 and published as a public notice in the newspaper record.
The piece presents editor and publisher cautions about correspondents and views, notes Hon. Claude Kitchin's new Washington office, and urges focus on railroad matters in the Legislature. It argues economic caution for 1909 and hints at profit through capital and nerve, possibly referencing lending bonuses.
After April 1 publishers cannot list subscribers in arrears over a year. For each paper mailed to such a delinquent, publishers must add one cent extra postage. Many publishers cannot afford this, risking cessation of service to those owing more than a year. The rule pressures weekly papers to drop long owed accounts.
The North Carolina Division of the Southern Cotton Association will hold its annual meeting in Charlotte on January 21 and 22. Sessions are planned for the Selwyn hotel hall with statewide delegates urged to attend and be represented from all cotton counties.
An advertisement notes La grippe coughs can develop into pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs. It warns against substitutes and identifies E T Whitehead and Co as the seller in a yellow package.
A local plea notes the absence of a county medical home society and urges the county to form a permanent body. It stresses value of physician exchange, paper discussions, and public benefit from organized collaboration among Halifax County doctors.
A letter from the Charlotte Observer argues that immigrants cost the United States more than they contribute. It claims 501,000 came last year, left with over 110 million dollars, and asserts the country bears the burden of immigration while others profit.
The Tuz ComMon- WEALTIC editor spent nearly three hours in Kinston last Monday praising its beauty progress and Main street. He met with Ed wards and Beasley at the Kinston Free Press and commended the paper’s service to the town. A farmer named James Pritchard near Elizabeth City died by his own hand after a serious illness and fear of another attack.
A claim of improved health is offered with a money back guarantee if pills fail. The offer comes from T. Whitehead & Co. drug store located at 2c.
The Dundee era note records a surge of new houses and improvements in Scotland Neck around Main, Church, and Roanoke streets. Residents Herring, Madry, and Wimberley funded handsome residences and a modern concrete office, bank, and warehouse projects augmenting the town’s landscape and commerce.
Local residents report numerous house and business changes in Scotland Neck. J A Pittman and W E Bishop buy A L Purrington’s general store. Tyler sells to Howard Grocery Co. Various workers shift jobs or relocate, including Edwards entering Singer sewing machine business in town and Riddick leaving for Goo te.
The Com mander directs Buck Kitchin Camp to assemble at 1:00 p.m. on January 20 to celebrate General R E Lee's birthday. Stuart Smith will speak. Oysters will be served afterward by the U D C. All members are required to attend.
A Monday fire at Guilford College caused insured losses of 6000 dollars. A separate open house fire in Boyertown Pennsylvania killed fifty to seventy five people with many injured from jumpings and trampling. A Saturday storm damaged Asheville area with power and communications lines down and a later snowstorm covering the ground.
The annual Southern Cotton Association convention in Charlotte on January 21–22 lists sessions starting Feb 2 pm with prayers welcome and addresses from Mayor, Randolph Preston, Col. Henry Dockery and C. C. Moore. Evening program includes Dr. Geo T Kent address at Selwyn Hotel and many committee reports and talks on finance, banks, and cotton industry. Delegates urged to arrive promptly and attend sessions.
A Cleveland morning paper touts a mix of Sarsaparilla and related syrups as a remedy for Rheumatism and kidney waste. Readers are urged to prepare the blend or have it made, claiming relief from early doses and suggesting regular use prevents kidney and urinary issues.
Execution from the Superior Court of Halifax County will be carried out on the 2nd day of January at the courthouse bidding for the lands owned by Isaac Smith deceased. The property consists of a one ninth undivided interest in lands described as bounded by William Smith Titus Hill and the road from W H Smith Place to Ths Mill. Sheriff J B Patterson announces the sale with DS by C W Dunn.
Minnit E. Lawrence executrix urges all creditors to present claims by January 15 1909 or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be settled promptly. Estate of James H. Lawrence Hal fax county North Carolina January 15 1908.
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