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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
The article urges careful handling of funds at the bank noting that many started with little cash yet grew their resources by drawing checks. It emphasizes prudent deposits to maintain wealth growth and stability.
Mr and Mrs Chas Herring are now keeping house on Main street Clarksville. Two colored boys Johnnie Harris and Len Staten formerly broke into Morrisett Brothers store and were tried in Halifax court this week found guilty and bound out until they are sixteen.
Local residents report recent exterior paintwork on several properties. Mr. W. F. Butterworth's dwelling and yard fence have been painted, while Dr. A. C. Liverman completed painting his house. The Baptist parsonage and Baptist church have also been freshly painted.
A colored boy named Lester Macklin attempted suicide by hanging with a trace chain Tuesday evening. He was found alive by others at supper time, barely able to speak after medical aid arrived, and was discovered swinging in an out house, hung by the head in what is believed to be a prank gone wrong.
Miss Bessie Hancock of Scotland Neck NC closes a nine month school at Spring Hill on May 28. The following day students and parents enjoy a picnic at Hill's Mill Pond. The Florine McEachern Mite Box Brigade and Baby Roll held a box opening at the Methodist parsonage raising 7.10 dollars, with Ruby Lowe winning the top prize from Mrs. Chas. A. Jones.
Miss Annie Cobb died in Richmond on May 30 and her remains were taken to Scotland Neck for interment at the old family burying ground. Rev. J. E. Hutson officiated. Relatives from Scotland Neck joined those from Richmond. Her brothers Rev. S. J. Cobb of Craigsville Virginia and another brother from Roanoke Rapids accompanied the body. Friends here and elsewhere extend sympathy.
Rev R A Mc Farland begins pastorate at the Baptist church with special services on Sunday June 7 1908 The Commonwealth office issued printed programs for the church including the annual reunion of membership and the installation of Pastor Scotland Neck Baptist The programs list Sunday School at 10 00 am with the topic Their Support to The Ort and an 11 00 am sermon by Dr M L Kesler with further notes following
Several residents and visitors are listed with origin towns such as Tarboro Hobgood Whitakers Weldon Greenville Enfield Rocky Mount Robersonville Tillery and Jackson along with travel to Greensboro Speed and Raleigh. Notable mentions include Miss Alma Speed visiting relatives in Speed and Capt T W Tillery in Edenton spending time in Scotland Neck. The piece also notes a Raleigh University group arrival and a church program with speakers and a benediction.
Mr. L. R. Carter will construct a brick store on Main Street adjoining the Madry building. Peyton Keel holds the contract and ground has been broken for foundations. Completion is expected in about sixty days.
The Methodist church has been remodeled and enlarged with annexes added to the sides connected by sliding glass doors to the audience room. New windows and comfortable seats installed, and both outside and inside painted. improvements are marked indeed.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church invites the public to a birth day party at Mrs. E. A. Lafrage home Friday evening June 5 from 8 to 10. Attendees should bring as many cents as their age. Refreshments and music will be provided free, with bags for pennies at the door.
Rev J E Hutson and his Richmond ministry closes after three months of preaching at the local Baptist church. He is praised for clear earnest sermons and for converting more than thirty thousand persons during his evangelistic work.
In a Thursday clash Scotland Neck edged Enfield 5 to 1 after trailing 1 to 0 in the sixth. Cuthrell of Enfield struck out 13, Holmes of Scotland Neck fanned 12. Batteries: Enfield Cuthrell Barkley. Scotland Neck Holmes Leggett Josey. Hits: Enfield 9, Scotland Neck 2.
J. H. Faber of Norfolk Virginia opens a studio in the Madry building on Main street for the week and invites locals to visit before Saturday night. He is noted as a leading photographer and promises good work even in cloudy weather, urging early visits to avoid the rush.
The Presbyterian revival conducted in Scotland Neck by Rev. Wm. Morton of Rocky Mount and Rev. Wm. Black of Charlotte concluded last Sabbath evening. Morton and Black preached on redemption with strong singing led by Dr. Black and Burr. Music and worship drew many to profess faith, with one new member joining the Presbyterian church and hope for further additions across all local churches.
I take this method of thanking the people of Scotland Neck and others for their kindness during the sickness and death of our sister. S. J. Coss Craigeville Virginia.
A Methodist church will join the Baptists for Sunday night worship honoring Rev. R. A. McFarland who begins his ministry next Sunday. The Methodist pastor calls on members to attend the Baptist service.
The infant Alton Glenn Allsbrook born February 12 1907 died May 28 1908 at seven o clock in the home of Mr and Mrs W C Allsbrook after nine days of illness. The note laments the loss and reflects on providence and eternity.
Community notices from Halifax North Carolina detail visits, family sickbeds and recoveries, deaths of a two year old, local ministers, medical care at Hotel Roanoke, and a general tone of favorable crops and Prohibition support. Includes an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a medical testimonial.
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