Simmons and Overman praised in Scotland Neck column
The Commonwealth notes Senator F M Simmons as a strong future successor in the U S Senate and lauds his service. It mentions Claude Kit as a promising figure and highlights the North Carolina Farmers State Convention at A and M College Raleigh July 10 11 12 with speakers and programs for farm topics. Halifax farmers are urged to attend, with railroads offering reduced round trips and contact details for J C Kendall secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Simmons
United States Senate
Senate
Senator Simmons
Senator Overman
North Carolina
A. & M. College
Raleigh
Carolina
The Habit of Reading and Health Adverts
A compact piece argues for forming a home paper reading habit, stressing local papers as gateways to literacy and community awareness. It mixes this with early 20th century advertising lines for Dr Kings New Life Pills and Dade's Little Liver Pills, praising their health benefits and recommending local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Henderson
Dr. King
E. T. Whitehead & Co
President Moore argues 4 percent cotton acreage rise
North Carolina Division head C C Moore of the Southern Cotton Association reports from the cotton belt that the government’s revised 4 percent acreage increase is closer to reality than the prior 6 percent figure. He urges senators to abolish or reform the statistics bureau, notes corn gains in the Mississippi Delta, alfalfa profits, and growing warehouse and cooperative efforts across the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Moore
North Carolina
Southern Cotton Association
Moore
Cotton
Charlotte News
Wilson
Bureau of Statistics
Agricultural Department
South
Bureau
Mississippi Delta
Alabama
Cotton Belt
Death of Dr Robert Atkinson Patterson in Littleton
The obituary from The Commonwealth dated June 19 1906 notes the peaceful passing of Dr Robert Atkinson Patterson on June 11 at his Littleton residence. Born in 1843 in Lunenburg County Virginia he lived in Halifax County and served as a Confederate surgeon. Surrounded by eight children and a devoted wife he remained a Presbyterian for over 50 years and was honored by a large funeral attended by relatives including Capt Jacob R Patterson. Pallbearers and church service are described, with final burial in Littleton cemetery.
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The
Commonwealth
Brexkiey
N.C
Robert Atkinson Patterson
Litteton
Patterson
Dr. Patterson
Lunenburg County
Indiana Boyd
Robert J. Boyd
Halifax County
Gen. Lee
Presbyterian Church
John R. Patterson
Roger A
Joseph A. Patterson
S. T. Thorne
J. A. Dowtin
J. H. Norman
W. B. Fleming
T. C. Alston
Mr. Moore
Littleton
Jac. R. Patterson
Petersburg
Capt. Patterson
Lucy Patterson
Pattie Vaughan
Alice Powell
Scotland Neck
W. T. Enre
Zeb Stephenson
Halifax
E. L. Stephenson
J. S. Boseman
W. T. Herbert
Enfield
Eli Stephenson
Pierce
J. E. Fleming
Miss Bessy
Alice Dickens
Briton Springs
Ethel Stephenson
Bethel
Bessy Fleming
G. B. Reid
R. F.D
Notice of Judicial Convention in Second District Weldon NC
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Second Judicial District calls a judicial convention at Weldon to nominate a solicitor and conduct business. I E Green chairs. Also local society notes and a candidate announcement from J B New for the North Carolina House of Representatives stating Halifax county voters will choose in the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Second Judicial District
Weldon
N. C
I. E. Green
Halifax County
House of Representatives
North Carolina
J.B
New Scotland Neck
N.C
Press Committees Formed in Halifax County S C A
At a Halifax county meeting on June 4, the Southern Cotton Association formed Press Committees in all townships. President Whitaker to appoint three members per township to publicize the 1 cent per bale fundraising and other SCA interests through local papers. Committees named include Brinkleyville S B Hunter J H Norman T H Taylor and others in Butterwood Conoconnara Conoconnara? Fawcetts Halifax Littleton Palmyra Roseneath Roanoke Rapids Scotland Neck Weldon with listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Southern Cotton Association
Halifax
W. ©. Whitaker
Whitaker
Brinkleyville
S. B. Hunter
J. H. Norman
T. H. Taylor
J. H. Batchelor
Littleton
Whit Johnson
T. W. Myrick
L. W. Bagley
Palmyra
W. T. Ruffin
Dr. K. Leggett
L. J. Baker
Roseneath
W. C. Allsbrook
S. H. Strickland
W. D. Leggett
Roanoke Rapids
Hannibal Shearin
C. D
Scotland Neck
Hobgood
Tillery
Enfield
South Gaston
Weldon
G. W. Mewborn
Roosevelt Signs Bill Admitting Indian Territory and Oklahoma
President Roosevelt last Saturday signed the act admitting Indian Territory and Oklahoma into one state. The new state will add another star to the national flag. Also advertised is Pine-ules which promise relief from kidney pains backache bladder trouble and rheumatism by taking a dose at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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Tor Simmons
Claude Kit
Washington
Wort
Congress
Vvices
Farmers’ State Convention
Tar Couseswrarty
J.C. Kendall
West Raleigh
Dade
E. T. Whitehead &Co
Leggers Drug Store
Casfornia
Ignatius Ziaete
President Moore
Ch. R. A. Paterson
W. E. Bowers
W. H. Thorne
J. H. Harrison
E. B. Perry, Jr
House of Redresen
Josey Hardware Company
Lummus Co’tton
Leffel
Champion
Foos
Pioneer Hardware Dealers
Scotland
Powys
Ecotlanp
Jno
P. Ferrell
Hartford Boiler Works
R Bristow
Ellenin
Vunn
Fatrell-Hardy Hardware Company
H Johnson
Privies
Hoffman & Bro
RH Smith
Ben Burgess
Kitehin
Dr. Clark
GH Johnson
A Brantley
Hyman
J E Woolard
Whitley Grocery Company
Scotland Neck Bank
P. Futrell
A. 1S
Purnixaton
A. McDows L
R. C. Josey
A. L. Parkcroy
A. McDowitt
K. C. Josey
B. Kitchin
A. Strickland
J.P. Foreect
SCOTT
Scott & Rowne
New York
Peanacts
Benthall Machine Company
Suffolk
Virginia
Cooper Marble Works
Bank Street
Norfolk, VA
Head &Co
Sales Agen
Asllistens
Wammar
Hammar
Gs Hammar
Tam
Gust
Hammer
Lars
Oniver ST
M. Ressler
Norvoix,Va
Parrot
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