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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
2
The publicly issued notice announces the Scotland Beck NC post office handling and confirms Second Class Matter status with a publication date of Thursday November 26 1908.
The notice states that editors are not responsible for correspondents views and that publishing a communication does not imply editor or publisher endorsement. It notes that the publication adheres to these general principles and ethics.
Former judge W A Montgomery seeks 5000009 dollars from News and Ob Server for publishing Tom Dixon's reply to the Jege denuncia tion of himself and his play The Traitor He also sues Dixon for 50090 dollars for writing the letter and calling him names The case promises statewide interest and questions ownership of the Old Reliable by the Jege whose capital stock is about 25000 The result may curb his newspaper ambitions in North Carolina and reflect on jury merit in the matter.
The editor urges Scots Neck residents to organize a young blood business and social club to plan building a combined club rooms opera house lodge and stores. Proposes cooperative effort to fund and advertise the venture, asserting it would boost local business and progress. Citizens are asked to respond at meetings.
County chairman of the Southern Cotton Association urges Halifax county farmers to attend a mass meeting at Halifax on Monday November 30 to unite for better markets and fairer prices. He warns against self interest and stresses strength in cooperation to solve the cotton price crisis.
The passage argues that Republicans seek to tax farmers via trusts, raise costs on purchases, and let the money trust control prices. When farmer protests arise a Commission to Improve Farm Conditions is created and seed is sent, but the farmer’s primary burden remains.
The piece urges purity, simplicity, and true character for all levels of society. It warns that public judgment condemns impostors and praises the women who lead in civic acts like establishing a public library, urging broad support for pure conduct and virtuous public life.
Mr C W Dunn now heads street and sidewalk work in Scotland Neck. Crews clean gutters and repair bridges while merchants tidy back lots. The author praises Dunn as an effective officer and urges citizens and businesspeople to support the effort to make the town the prettiest in the state.
By appointment of the Halifax County Branch of the North Carolina Division of the Southern Cotton Association a meeting will be held in Halifax next Monday November 30 at the courthouse during the dinner recess. The note urges full township representation and loyal supporters to attend to decide on continuing the organization for better prices and to avoid consequences. BE. E. Hilliarp, President Halifax Co. C. A.
Halifax NC November 24 1908 residents and guests from Scotland Neck Washington Raleigh Petersburg and Shelmerdine gather for social calls and a Halifax High School program at the Court House featuring recitations dialogues and two pieces by students and teachers led by Miss Rebe Ousby and Helen Daniel
Statesville Landmark notes that Judge Taft pledged to convene a special session of Congress after inauguration to revise the tariff. After a Sunday conference with President Roosevelt he repeated the promise to call the session as soon after March 4 as possible. The piece warns against expecting tariff relief from a Republican revision.
A Thursday morning blaze in Parmele consumed the large dwelling of Mr. S. T. Clisson and family between two and three o'clock. Origin unknown, with the Glisson couple narrowly escaping. Most household goods were lost. The property, owned by Mr. Ed Roberson of Robersonville, was insured. Firemen and onlookers could not halt the flames.
At the W M Dixon home in Burgaw on Tuesday evening Miss Maud Lillian Hearn daughter of the late H R Hearn and Mrs Marina C Hearn became the wife of Noah Hodges Williams a prominent Wharton farmer Beaufort county. The ceremony was by Hon J C Lathem with a reception and many wedding gifts. The couple will live in Wharton after attending a Christian Convention in Kinston. Maud is a former Scotland Neck resident. Noah is a respected Beaufort county citizen.
J T Manning formerly of this place and Pattie H Dempsy were married Wednesday morning in Gainesville in a private family ceremony. The groom now serves as agent and telegraph operator for the Atlantic Coast Line at Clark while running a mercantile business there. The bride, longtime bookkeeper for the Gainesville Gas and Electric Power Co., is highly regarded in the city. The couple left by the first train for their future home in Clark Florida amid widespread well wishes.
In Tillery North Carolina on November 19 Mr and Mrs James O Applewhite entertained friends in honor of Mr and Mrs John H Applewhite returning from their bridal trip The home featured autumn leaves southern smilax and chrysanthemums Guests included Miss Susan Pope Misses Cherry Barkley Pope Sewell Mr Pope and several Applewhite relatives and friends with Elizabeth Fenner serving picnic and a decorated dining room for supper.
Laundry agency expands services with dyeing and pressing plus cleaning. Joun B Epwarps Jr offers trial with satisfaction guaranteed. Local advertisement-style note emphasizes new capabilities and invitation to try.
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