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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
A brief ethics notice dated Thursday October 15 1908 states the publication follows general principles about responsibility for content. It notes that editors are not liable for certain communications and affirms adherence to established norms in reporting.
The article lists Democratic ticket candidates for national state and county offices led by W J Bryan and J W Kern with numerous names. It ends with a Commonsense editorial urging farmers to unite, organize, and demand fair prices, stressing shared effort and mutual aid.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered months with a severe cough thinking consumption looming then a friend urged Dr Kings New Discovery. She began using it and three bottles cured her completely. The remedy is sold at E T Whitehead Company drug store 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free.
A Halifax County Democratic convention on October 7 named a full county and legislative ticket amid dissent from August actions. Key figures included Major T. L. Emery as temporary chair, W. L. Harrell and T. M. Cooper as secretaries, and Noah Biggs as treasurer nominee. The body endorsed a slate led by A. Brinkley for Senate and T. F. Whitley and H. S. Harrison for House, with W. T. Clem ent as register of deeds and W. W. Rosser among commissioners. A resolution backed legalized primaries and transparency in county funds, while earlier August resolutions were withdrawn and replaced. The convention elected permanent officers, adopted the executive committee slate, and endorsed the proposed program for primary elections and expenditure disclosure.
Raleigh correspondent reports two white convicts escaped from the State farm near Weldon on the Roanoke River. George Hall, a notable prisoner, was outside the stockade for carpentry and failed to report for roll call. Bert Smith, 30, with blue eyes and light hair, also escaped. both likely took a guard’s gun. A $25 reward plus expenses is offered for each recapture.
The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C N Andrews died Friday October 9 from purpura hemorrhagica after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Human grave yard with Elder Strickland preaching. The bereaved family includes devoted parents and aunt Mrs Carlie Pippen.
In a card, H. Harrison expresses gratitude to friends who placed his name on the independent ticket and asks voters to support the Democratic nominees in November. He calls the movement unwise and unprofitable, regrets his lack of sympathy, and urges unity with a note to pursue grievances via a legalized primary in two years.
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports her child suffered severe burns on face neck and chest. After applying Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil the pain subsided and the child slept peacefully, leaving a restful period afterward.
All parties are notified that I have all my lands formerly belonging to the N. C. Lumber Co posted forbidding hunting fishing or trespassing of any kind. Mr S F Dunn, my agent, will present all parties found thereon unlawfully. 3 F Dunn, Agent. H H Fries. 9-10-11.
We stock German crimson clover seed rye oats old fashioned clover timothy herd grass seed Kentucky blue grass orchard grass and other seeds. We also handle grain hay mill feed and related products. We guarantee quality and competitive prices and buy home grown seed grain and grass seeds. Send samples for delivery offers to your station.
Land posted by Mrs. Jas N Smith and Ed Smith includes River Farm and Light Neck Farm. All persons are forbidden to hunt trap fish or trespass under penalty of law. No exceptions were granted.
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