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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
The Scotland Neck Commonwealth issue dated Thursday June 24 1909 edited by E E Hinurarp with Asst Editor Asupy W Dunn indicates 8 1 Class Matter. Published weekly from Scotland Neck North Carolina.
The notice explains that editors and publishers are not responsible for correspondents views and that publishing a Communication does not imply endorsement. SOMMONWEALTH states it adheres to these general principles of newspaper ethics.
A Scotland Neck town report notes several valued dogs poisoned in the past week with names of owners cited. A reward discussion emerges as dog owners consider a $100 collective reward to identify the culprit, amid calls for action and justice.
A movement is under way to form the Halifax County Historical Association with a meeting planned within two weeks. The effort stresses the county's vivid past and aims to educate current and future generations about notable local figures and deeds. Further announcement of the meeting to be made later. Monday and Tuesday, the 21 and 22, were described as the two longest days in the year.
The text condemns North Carolina Senators and Congress men for voting a lumber tariff contrary to the people’s wishes and their party platform. It asks what explanation could justify such contrariness and notes only one exception among officials.
The Retail Merchants Association in Elizabeth City and the Cotton Manufacturers Association in Charlotte discussed freight rate discrimination. The writer urges continued united action to force railroads to grant fair dues and lower rates, especially versus Virginia and other states, praising ongoing opposition.
A Sunday News and Observer clipping from the New York World defends the Democratic Party amid critics predicting its demise. It argues the party, with over 6,000,000 voters, stands for equal rights, fair taxation, and economy while opposing privilege, monopoly, imperialism and militarism.
Mrs S J Everett and her young son visit the Justus Everett family. Miss Margaret Everett returns from Bethel after visiting Miss Byra Hynes in Scotland Neck. Miss Lillian Baker of Shelmadine stays with Miss Olivia Early this week. Olivia and Mariam DeBerry of Tarboro visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs A E Turner of Rocky Mount stay a few days. Helen Thompson of Macon visits Margaret Everett at her country home. Mrs Ernest Martin of Belhaven spends weeks with L J Baker. L J Everett and Della Lanier of Williamston visit Justus Everett’s family.
If you visit Norfolk in the coming weeks call at Tucker Hall & Company 53 Granby Street to view a display of artificial eyes. Demonstrations from a large factory show the making of eyes from glass tube to finished product. The exhibit includes eye diseases and a full selection of artificial eyes for horses, dogs and cats. The firm offers one of the Souths largest selections and specializes in shell and reform eyes fitting.
Mrs. Mary Felicia Whitaker daughter of Col. Harry Applewhite died April 15 1909 in Halifax. Born July 29 1839 she married Richard Whitaker of Nash County April 15 1868 and survived him about fifteen years. She leaves five children three living William Whitaker S.C. Wiley Whitaker Nash Co. and Nannie Whitaker. two living stepchildren H. H. Whitaker Hilliardston and R. Whitaker Nashville. Known for devotion kindness and godly life, she sleeps in Jesus and leaves a lasting memory of virtue.
State Normal and Industrial College advertises steady growth in North Carolina women’s higher education. Melver Memorial Building added, boosting class facilities. Last year enrollment reached 979 with students from 88 of 98 counties. Most graduates become teachers in NC, dormitories state furnished with board at cost. about 200 dormitory vacancies will be awarded mid July. early applications advised due to limited dorm capacity.
A surprise wedding occurred around noon in Enfield when Mr BE Hall and Norma Hall were married in the parlors of the Roanoke Hotel with Rev D E Wipperman officiating. Miss Lillian Whitehead assisted, the couple planning to reside in Enfield with the bride, youngest daughter of W T Whitehead, receiving many congratulations.
A social gathering last Thursday afternoon honored Thurman Kitchin with Mrs. Clark and Miss Anna Clark hosting. Guests included Mrs. Kenneth Barrow of Norfolk and many locals such as Mrs. G. S. White, Jarl Bowers, Ar rington Kitchin, and Ms. Rebecca Smith. Five whist games yielded top scores for Mrs. Jarl Bowers and Thurman Kitchin, with hand-painted cards and fern prizes. Cream and cake were served. decorations featured cut flowers and potted plants.
Col Bingham unveils a catalogue with two offers. A free round trip ticket from anywhere within 1500 miles of Asheville to any parent who is not convinced the Bingham Plant is the best and safest after inspection. A $100 reward to any patron whose son feels the year did not deliver value if the fault was the school's.
An old advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. and purchase Hall’s family pills for constipation.
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