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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
The piece extols money’s earning power and urges opening a bank account. It notes savings deposits average $400, yielding about 6 percent annually on roughly $7,000 over a year, and points out most accounts start with $1 to $10. It encourages readers to decide to act and visit the bank for details and further reasons to bank.
Rev OpRien Priest of the Catholic church will give a sermon in the School Auditorium Wednesday night Oct 28. The public are invited. Into Their New Store Mr A Strickland and Son moved their stock into a new brick store on Main Street next door to Lewis and Company. Improvements at Methodist Church The old walling around the churchyard has been removed and replaced with a neat railing of double stringers on posts. J W Perry Company Norfolk traders will again provide market quotations this season. Watch their card weekly for latest cotton prices.
Mr. Albion Dunn will address Til lery Thursday October 29 at 1 o clock. The people of that town and vicinity cannot afford to miss hearing this brilliant young exponent of pure Democracy.
The road force has markedly improved the road from Scotland Neck to Deep Creek via the southern route. Much work was done at this point, benefiting both Scotland Neck residents and country travelers who use the road.
Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire and Mrs Cheshire visited Sunday afternoon and preached a strong sermon at night. He confirmed one candidate into the church and stayed several days as guests of Mr and Mrs S H Smith. Local friends cherish his eloquent sermons.
Friday night near 9 o clock the distress whistle at the Oil Mill and a reply from the Electric Power house signaled a shafting fire that was quickly extinguished. The alarm caused residents to evacuate the Baptist church before services closed.
The editor appeals to readers to settle outstanding subscriptions promptly, stating no legal action will be taken and urging honesty and courtesy. The notice urges those in arrears to pay or explain, noting twenty years of service and current taxing conditions. Also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by E T Whitehead Company.
Hon Claude Kitchin spoke at Oak City Monday. Various residents including Tyler Wheeler in Louisburg on business and N L Stedman from Tillery visited Scotland Neck. E T Whitehead returned from Baltimore. Rev C A Jones goes to Aurora for revival. Fleming Kimball of Wilmington visited town. R E Hancock went to Aulander for West Chowan meeting. N Biggs attends Tar River Association at Sandy Creek. The Allsbrooks of Rocky Mount visited relatives. Annie Stallings of Greenville visited sister Mrs Proctor. Lucy Hancock returns from Northampton visit. J H Sherrod of Enfield spent time here visiting niece Mrs Harrell. L G Weathers of Wake County stayed in Scotland Neck with editor. J R Holliday and Mrs J D Lawrence from Dawson came to hear Rev Parker. Joseph Early of Palmyra returned from Black Mountain trip. Lottie Bass, visiting sister Mrs R A McFarland, returned to Virginia. praised as Virginia’s attractive young lady.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Barr was buried in the Baptist cemetery on Monday morning. Burial rites were conducted by Rev R A McFarland assisted by Rev C J D Parker.
A Roseneath barbecue yesterday hosted county candidates. Hon. Claude Kitchin E L Travis A P Kitchin and Albion Dunn delivered speeches to attendees.
In Scotland Neck a Democratic speaking event is announced for Saturday October 31 with Hon. Claude Kitchin and possibly others addressing the crowd. A large barbecue will follow and the public is invited. speaking begins at 2 o'clock.
The Roanoke Baptist Association's Woman's Work Auxiliary will meet November 5 and 6, 1908 at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Miss Fannie Heck of Raleigh will lead the Missionary Institute on Friday, with sessions, a luncheon, and public addresses. Delegates from Raleigh and town women are invited.
The ten day revival at the Baptist church has drawn large crowds with growing interest each day. Many professed faith and several joined the church. Tonight’s service marks Mr. Parker’s last appearance before his return to Portsmouth. A powerful, disciplined preacher from Hertford County, he has impressed Scotland Neck with his gospel messages and plans to pursue pastoral evangelism.
The Round Table Club met October 27 at Miss Adelaide E. Smith’s hospitable residence. Mrs. G S White presided and proposed changing meeting time to 3 30 PM. Edmund Spencer and His Genius was the literary theme with Mrs W H Josey giving a survey of Spencer and Mrs A McDowell reading the first Eclogue from Shepherds Calendar. Guests included Mrs Lillington Smith and several members and guests of honor.
Halifax notes from October 27 1908 report social visits and moves among residents. J H Norman spent Tuesday in the town. visitors include Jim Tillery W A Sater from Tillery and Miss Elizabeth Fenner. Miss Virginia Hale teaches near Tillery and visited her parents. Edward W Gilliam of Gastonia stayed with his mother. Miss Mary Burton from Roanoke Rapids visited Mrs T O Vaughan. Miss Minnie Ferrebee of Shabb o ro visited Mrs J H Fenner. Masters Gus and Stanford Travis Jr of Weldon visited Edward and Louis Travis. R H Shaw of Weldon visited his son G Shaw. G L Williams of Suffolk visited friends. Dr and Mrs Register of Tillery were in town. Gordon Fields went to Richmond for Pharmaceutical Association exam. Rev R W Brown of Roanoke Rapids fills Fields place at Vinson pharmacy. Mrs T N Harrison of Littleton visited Mrs Willie A Willcox. Misses Wilhelmina and Florence of Manchester have been spending time here.
Weekend guests from Weldon Scotland Neck and Charlotte visited Cedarhurst farm and Bethel church while Rev J E Holden preached locally. Governor R B Glenn drew a large Halifax crowd at the Court House on October 21 praising Democracy and local leaders including Bryan and Kitchin amid notes of state progress.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his stomach trouble after costly doctor visits. He states they keep him strong and well with T Whitehead endorsing the product at 50 cents in the company’s drugs.
Notice from Prince & Company requests all debtors to settle notes or open accounts by November first. Also an ad seeks a Scotland Neck agent for Success Magazine subscriptions with permanent position, $1.50 daily plus commission, references to R C Peacock, Room 102, Success Magazine Building, New York.
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