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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
Newspaper notice from Scotland Neck North Carolina dated Thursday January 39 1908 lists publication details and post office entry as second class matter for the weekly edition published each Thursday.
The Commonwealth states editors and publishers disavow responsibility for correspondents views and deny endorsement of communications. It notes legislation may adjourn by Saturday, with about twelve days left for pending business. Mr C C Moore is named as Commissioner of Agriculture, noted for guiding farmers through the Southern Cotton Association role.
The article defends the Southern Cotton Association and urges North Carolina farmers and business leaders to back C C Moore as president. It notes Moore has served two years with little pay and seeks guaranteed salary, citing higher offers and calling for a systematic approach to ensure his continued leadership.
Rev. J. C. Caldwell of Wilson becomes president of Atlantic Christian College succeeding the late Dr. Harper. A brief, period toned item notes changes in leadership alongside a random ad style line and a promotional line for Rocky Mountain Tea at FE. T. Whitehead & Co.'s drug store.
Halifax County ranked second among fifty two cotton counties in North Carolina for contributions to the Southern Cotton Association last year. Thirty seven counties gave a total of $93 and Halifax contributed $240.40 while Mecklenburg gave $43 and Iredell $188.11. Business firms added $282.75.
A bill seeks allowing railroads to contract with newspapers for advertising and pay with mileage. The piece argues lawmakers object to such barter, noting no clear grounds to forbid train lines buying space and settling with mileage to publishers.
G T Matthews senior member of Matthews Weeks & Company, a leading Rocky Mount wholesaler, sustained a compound arm fracture and possible internal injuries after being struck by a runaway team at Tarboro and Main streets. He was taken to Richmond for treatment with rail officials assisting. Doctors feared lockjaw but reported no internal injuries.
At the Farmers Gin Milling plant in Rich Square Oscar Peele suffered a compound fracture of the leg above the knee when a plank was thrown backward by an edger. Dr Morehead of Lasker arrived after Dr Bolton was unavailable to treat the injured man.
Halifax Criminal Court convened for one week on Monday with Judge Oliver H. Allen presiding. He urged diligent inquiry into illicit liquor, support for public schools, and care for the county home, noting Halifax’s strong jury system and the calendar of about forty cases.
In an extra session the Legislature weighs railroad rate changes with a 214 cent passenger fare likely to rise to 212 cents under the Governor's guidance. A bill to place the liquor question before voters in April is advancing, while other local issues await attention. Also discussed is a constitutional amendment to elect two judges at large to cover ill or unavailable district judges and to handle special terms.
Rumor places Weldon at the site of the old Atlantic Coast Line hotel for a new brick structure costing about 25000 dollars. Builders cited include Mr Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Messrs Gresham & Sons who operate the road’s restaurants. The plan envisions shared facilities with the existing ticket telegraph and waiting rooms plus a baggage room. The old landmark would be replaced to provide 38 bedrooms, a large office, dining rooms and parlors, positioning Weldon as a premier railroad center.
The Round Table Club met last Saturday at Mrs Hoff man’s home with Mrs S White presiding. A February start time was set for 3:30 PM. Members heard papers on Henry Timrod and Paul Hamilton Hayne and shared a salad course under Mrs Hoffman’s hospitality.
Mr. R. T. Pittman arrived in town to ship a sack of corn meal to ex-Judge Chas. A. Cook of Muskogee I T. The corn was raised on Judge Cook's old lands and ground at Wollett's mill. Pittman says he supplies Indian Territory bread with North Carolina raised corn meal. The Tar Heel bread is praised by locals.
Halifax County man Peter R. Hines died suddenly at his home last Sunday night in his sixty seventh year. He leaves a wife and relatives including Dr. Peter F. E. Hines of Raleigh, who served as medical director of the State during the Civil War. He loved books and was described as a musical genius.
The country editor should tailor editorials to each reader and seek feedback before printing. The job involves gathering news, setting type, managing the office, tending ads, and handling visitors while facing constant demands and occasional abuse. The piece ends with an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to keep readers well.
Reader reports and newspaper authority tout a home mixed remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Dosing is one teaspoon after meals and at night with plenty of water. Claimed benefits include cleansing kidneys and reducing rheumatism urinary troubles. Local druggists offer ingredients for home blending.
Advertising copy touts L. M. Zinc Metal oxide based paint made with White Lead and Linseed Oil in large grindings. Claims long wear and actual cost of $1.20 per gallon. Agents listed as L Whitehead & Co., Scotland.
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By order of the Superior Court of Marlin county in the Hyman Ausborn versus Stamper Alsbrook case I will sell at the courthouse door in Amston on Monday February 1 at noon the John Frosty Hyman tract of about 250 acres near the Halifax Martin county line along the Paln Hebgoo road. The land adjoins E. P. Hyman Wede Mizell and others and is well timbered with young pines and oaks though older lumber was cut fifteen years ago. Williamston NC December T. Williams.
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