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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
In Scotland Neck North Carolina on June 4 1908 the post office classifies this as second class matter. The editor notes that publication of correspondents views does not imply endorsement and that The Commonweater follows these general guidelines.
The Enfield report confirms the death of Mr. Alsop at his home, a noted Halifax County figure, with a fuller obituary promised in a later issue. The Agricultural Department projects 1908 acreage as 97 cotton, 100 corn, and 101 tobacco, with peanuts likely at least 100 percent of last year. The piece notes heightened interest in gubernatorial primaries, political attention on prohibition efforts, and farmer optimism tempered by labor questions as day laborers seek shorter hours.
W A Hart and S S Nash, the county’s largest cotton buyers, believe the cotton crop is finished in the county not exceeding 1000 bales. They estimate 1500 bales would cover this and all stored with factories, a quantity not unusual and suggesting storage levels are lower than in one or two prior years.
George S. Pritchard, prominent Greenville tobacconist, died Sunday morning at Panacea Springs. He lived at Panacea during the summer tobacco season and was a Methodist, with funeral services to be conducted by Rev. M. T. Plyler. He leaves a wife and several children.
A compilation of editorials hails North Carolina's prohibition vote of May 1908, urging enforcement and unity. Leaders cited include Gov. Aycock, Gov. Glenn, and Chairman Oates, with praise for the peaceful transition toward the new law and calls for citizen watchfulness to uphold prohibition.
An old advertisement promotes L. and M. Pure Paint claiming guaranteed quality and painter assurance. It lists 7 gallons total with 4 gallons paint and 3 gallons linseed oil at 1.20 dollars per gallon, featuring Hardy Home Co in Scotland Neck and R. H. Salsbury & Bros in Hamilton Indiana as agents.
Halifax Superior Court sits this week with Judge O H Allen presiding. A grand jury was drawn led by foreman S G Whitfield. The judge and officers set the tone with a firm charge and clear duties. The criminal docket is light and civil cases are few as the court aims for a short session.
The Halifax county division of the Southern Cotton Association met in Halifax on Monday with growing enthusiasm. Members urge continued work, noting the association has done great good. Farmers estimate cotton acreage similar to last year, tobacco slightly up, and corn acreage higher. A motion set an August 14 meeting in Halifax with a farmers dinner basket picnic and township committees to organize.
Misses Kate Cheshire and Ara bel Nash depart Tarboro for Philadelphia to sail Saturday on the Friesland of the American Line to Liverpool. They will attend the Pan-Angelican Convention and spend about three months abroad visiting Paris and the Continent, returning via the Old Dominion Line to Montreal and northern cities, arriving home in late August.
A reader signs as T H Pritchard stating Swansboro is the Banner precinct for Prohibition in eastern North Carolina. Of 121 votes cast 19 opposed prohibition, with the town giving only 4 against. He notes 55 votes for Kitchin.
News from Enfield Progress reports Sol Edwards, a 25 year old Battleboro merchant, shot himself in the head Friday, dying after news of heavy debt. He was unmarried and the son of W. E. Edwards.
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