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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
The Commonwealth edited by E Hilliard announces the Scotland Neck North Carolina paper as a second class matter entry with a Thursday June 14 1900 date. The line conveys archival publication details and printing schedule.
The notice promotes a two-paper deal with Farm Journal, offering Commonwealth one year and Farm Journal five years for $1.60, plus arrears and advance payment for old subscribers. It lists endorsements for state offices including Governor Charles B Aycock, Lieutenant Governor W D Turner, and others, with districts and counties. It also names electors at large and delegates to the National Convention with a roster of names and their counties.
Rev. L M Curtis of Aulander praises Claude Kitchin in a private letter to The Commonwealth editor. He calls Kitchin a four square Christian gentleman and predicts his election. Broad support exists in the district and civic enthusiasm grows ahead of the August and November elections.
The State Journal audits Halifax Bertie Chowan Craver Edgecombe Hertford New Hanover Northampton Vance Caswell Warren Granville and Pender as the unhappy thirteen claiming white voters total 16 795 are outnumbered by Black voters. It argues the amendment should therefore be reconsidered or blocked.
Dr. F. P. Venable, longtime chemistry professor at the State University, was elected president to succeed Alderman, who moves to Tulane University. Venable is regarded as a leading chemist in the South and his selection is welcomed by friends statewide.
An old theory claims impure blood causes many diseases and has strengthened daily for twenty five years. The Browns' Iron Bitters is presented as the remedy used by eminent physicians and proven by remarkable cures, sold by dealers nationwide.
The Commonwealth urges Christian readers to donate to relief efforts for India where fifty million are starving. Government relief covers five million, private charity must aid forty five million. Two cents a day can save a life. two dollars sustains until the next harvest. A 100 person committee will handle collections and funds will be acknowledged in this paper and the Christian Herald. Who will head the list with a contribution?
Washington notes say the session spent 709 million dollars with 131 million tied to the war, leaving 578 million in peacetime outlays. Future bills for rivers harbors public buildings the canal and navy are expected, plus ship subsidies and related costs. Roberts Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised by E. T. Whitehead & Co. remains offered at 25 cents.
Commencement exercises last week at Chapel Hill Trinity College and the Baptist Female University were successful. The Chapel Hill sermon by Dr Sickined of Richmond and the Trinity College address by Hon John Temple Graves of Atlanta drew praise. Sums of praise also came for sermons and addresses at the Baptist Female University in Raleigh.
North Carolina legislators begin reconvening after a long recess with a large turnout expected. The piece notes Democratic strength, Republican absence, and aims to dispel fears about a constitutional amendment, while highlighting discussion of the North Carolina Democratic National Committee seat and Major EF Hale’s candidacy. It also touches on tourism’s impact via the Atlantic and praises university leaders Venable and Vann, with commentary on literacy and white voter rights under the amendment.
Henry Blount lauds Claude Kitchin in Rocky Mount Motors coverage of the Goldsboro congressional convention. He portrays Kitchin as eloquent, grandly equipped for high office, and a true champion who will defend the people’s rights and respond to human sorrow without fear or bribe.
Ex Governor Jarvis spoke at a June 1900 gathering, outlining amendment benefits in clear terms. A. G. Cox Mfg Co shows a new building with a large sign, Winterville Cigar Coinspects cherest goods for quality, white supremacy club tops 80 members, and a humorous note about Hunsucker buggies. Plans for a Democratic barbecue June 29 and local wagon bargains finish the roundup.
Mr S A Bowden of Duplin County was bitten on the right arm by his dog suspected of rabies. The dog jumped a fence, died the next day, and Bowden left for Baltimore for Pasteur treatment with Dr L P Abram.
A. E. Lafay ette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a severe illness nine years ago. He states he received instant relief after taking it and that the medicine has remained in his home as the best on earth. Sold by E T Whitehead & Co.
Mr Claude Kitchin spoke at Kinston last Saturday to a large audience. The Free Press praised the report calling it a great speech that left a deep impression and could bring more votes for the amendment.
Yes August Flower remains the largest selling medicine in the civilized world. It was used by mothers and grandmothers for indigestion biliousness and to cleanse the system. The ad claims it stops fermentation of undigested food and regulates liver action. Sold by E Jt Whitehead & Co druggists with several doses claimed to reassure buyers there is nothing serious.
Mrs Eusice L Dravasan of Whitakers North Carolina commends Union Central for a swift five thousand dollar life policy payout twelve days after proof of death for her husband W F Craughan. She praises the company's integrity and plans to insure her own life and her son’s, adding the editor of The Commonwealth paid the claim and offers to explain policy plans.
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