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! ' f hi 1 ! ;: 1 1 1 1 ' i' Hi The Commonwealth. E 12. HiLLIARD Editor PuMished Every Thursday. J. E. CRUTCI-IF1ELD, ers to consider it. . . Other counties throughout the State are taking t up. Wr- r, C. Moore, president of I the North Carolina Division of the News Afloat. The people of Elizabeth City have voted to establish graded schools in that pity-. A slight earthquake shock was felt Local ann Kews Editor and Business! that in Gciusyjro merchants and j jn Charleston, S. C. on the morning I Southern Cotton A??eir-i:'r., says Manager. farmers reauiiy suoscriDe dred shares eah. Entero. ! :ii tl NVck, X. (.'- a.- nvoiiI Thursday, April, v25, 1907. 1 one hun- of April 19th. The earthquake in Mexico last week Hlce at Scotland j Let th?ro W t full meeting of j killed more than 100 people, destroy- -( 'lass Matter, j fv,;, af UQiifnv Mntidav. Mav I e.i 779 buildinors and left only twenty- odd houses ptndir.g In Cnilpah'mgo. THE FARMERS' OPPORTUNITY. farmers at Halifax, Monday, May 6th, to take the matter up in earnest. Th6 Edgecombe Advocate is the name of a new weekly paper publish- Elsewhere in this issue is published ed at Tarboro. It is owned by a a call by the president of the Halifax ; stock company and is managed by j county division of the Southern Cot-: Mr. H. C. Bourne. It presents a ton Association fova meeting1 of the ! neat appecrauca and bids fair to be farmers at Halifax Monday, May a power in Tarboro's and Edgecombe (tb. The meeting i? Called to consider the proposition of the Southern Cot-' with it ton Association to organize a ten Million dollar stock company to con trol the price of cotton in the South. The plan proposes to embrace every cotton producing county or parish in the Southern States, each County preparing such warehouses as will be necessary to store the cotton until satisfactory prices are secured. Hon. E. D. Smith, in his great and powerful address at Enfield, said that Halifax county ought to subscribe stock to the amount of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. With this amount of money in stock, deducting what might be necessary to build warehouses, it would be easy to hold all the cotton produced in the county until satisfactory prices could bo secured. The cotton that is marketed dur ing the first two months of the season, say from September 25th to November 15 th, sets the price of cotton for ihe season. This eai-y marketed cotton is gen erally that which is mortgao;ed for c junty's growth and pronerity. IHE Commonwealth's best wishes are Hon. John Temple Graves has made another speech. This was be fore the Jriquoid Club, of Chicago, Saturday night. He reiterated practically what he said in Chatta noogathat Bryan ought to nomi nate Roosevelt in the next National Democratic Convention. He said that "one word from Bryan would ;ond Roospvdt omnipotent to the White House. One word from Roos evelt would just as surely make Bryan President and clothe him with the rsower for reform." Mr. Graves Kinston will vote on a $35,000 bond issue June 3rd, the purpose of ; which is to secure the location of the Eastern Carolina Training j School, . Mrs. Esther McNeil, the founder of the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union, and first president of the organization, died f he?r homt! in Fredonia, N. Y., last week. She was 94 years old. Early this morning the Store of W. D. Lancaster in No. 7 township near Swift Creek, about nine miles from herp, was together with con tents entirely, destroyed by fire. Tarboro Southerner 20th The Owen Hotel, 88 bales of cotton, two frame buildings and five brick stores were burned at Spring Hope, last week, with a loss of $65,000. Part ol the loss is covered with in surance. " At Willow Springs on the Raleigh and Southeast railroad last Sunday an altercation arose between a young man named Marshall Rowland and a lad 16 years old named Black. Black shot Rowland three times, and the Jeclared, however, that he will be j atter was taken Monday to the Rex loyal to the Democratic party and will fight to the end for the man that the party names for President. ENCOURAGING THE COTTON ASSOCIATION. supplies and fertilizers. The farm-! Wilm'njton Str th President ". C. Moore, of the Southern Cotton Association in North Carolina, and General Organizer E. D Smith, in charge of the work in the South, who were here for the Mer- r who is i... , l:.u 3 under obligation to j ! chants' Association banquet Wedne. his merchant has to discharge his! obligation and so sells his first Cotton j at any price he V:an get for it. Now, with" the money at through the medium of the hand ware- day night spent yesterday in the city before leaving for Kinston, and called upon a number cf leading business men in the interest of the work. Pers ident Moore was gratified to receive from a number of the business men house companies this cotton can be j checks for substantial amounts, which bought and stored in the county and : were voluntarily handed him to be ap- kept off the market until prices go up to a reasonable figure. There arc two ways of managing ihe matter The farmer who is un der obligation to sell his cotton can discharge his obligation by storing his cotton in the warehouse and tak ing his warehouse receipt to the merchant, who will receive it as cash. A bale of cotton is always equal to cash. But if the farmer should say that he does not care to bother with the warehouse receipt but prefers to sell his cotton out right and be done with it, then the warehouse company can say to him, "If you will sell your cotton anyway, we will give you a sixteenth or an eighth of a cent more than the mer chant or cotton buyer will give you." So the farmer will sell his cotton to the warehouse, pay his bill and go back home, but his cotton will not go upon the market. It will be kept in the warehouse right here in the county until the price becomes satis factory. Now, suppose that Wall Street starts the price at 8 cents and the Southern Cotton Association names 10 cents as the minimum price. The warehouse companies will buy all the cotton that is forced on the mar ket at 8 cents and hold it until the spinners need it so much they will give 10 cents. The difference will go to the warehouse people, the stockholders right here at home, in stead of to the gamblers in Wall Street. This, in the main, is the outline of some of the important features of the plan. It Feerm to be feasible, practical and easy. Will the farm ers of Halifax county take it up and help save the price of cotton to the South? It will mean millions and millions of dollars to the people of the South. The plan of subscription is for r farmers to take one share for every bale of cotton they raise, the value of a share being five dollars. The subscriptions will be called for by instalments. The proposition of Mr Smith and those who are promoting the plan is that no part of the shares will be called for unless the amount of ten million is subscribed. It is worth while for Halifax f arnv- plied to the funds of the Association Mr. Moore was very much encourag ed at these unsolicited testimonials of the interest of the business men in the cotton growers. He and Mr. Smith are hard at work on the plan for a bonded warehouse system in the South, and they say that at no dis tant date they hope to see a large en terprise of this kind in Wilmington. A chain of these warehouses is to be established at all the ports. Hospital in Raleigh, where he soon died. There were conflicting state ments about the trouble, but it seems that Black asked Rowland's little brother about some liquor, and the little boy answered that he did not know anything about any liquor, and if he (Black) wanted any he might look for it himself. There upon Black slapped the little boy in the face. Soon Mr. Marshall Row land, the little boy's brother found the boy with his face bleeding. When told how it happened he went to Black to inquire about it when Black shot him at once. Rowland is said to be a good man and Black a bad boy. He is in Raleigh jail. Argo Red Salmon readily adapts itself to the requirements of break fast, luncheon, or supper, and gives seasonable variety to every meal. put-on SHALL WE STAND FOR GOOD PRICES IN COTTON? TO THE FARMERS OF HALIFAX COUNTY: On April 16th, Hon. E. D. Smith, general financial agent of the South ern Cotton Association, delivered a great and masterful address in En field in the interest of the cotton farmers of this county. Hj proved by the most convincing logic that the cotton farmers of the South are entitled to a much higher price for their cotton than they get in short he said that for forty years the southern farmer has been robbed of the profits from his cotton crop. In a clear and forcible and practical way Mr. Smith outlined the plan of a ten million dollar stock company amongst the farmers of the South and said that Halifax county farm ers should take a liberal share in that company. Through such organ ization it will be possible and easy for the farmers to get the minimum price which they may set for their cotton. In order to consider this matter thoroughly, a call is hereby made to the executive committeemen of the Southern Cotton Association in the various townships in Halifax county, and all others who may feel interest ed, to meet at the court house in Halifax Monday, May 6th. It is highly important that there be a full meeting of the farmers of the county. The interest at stake demands it and the flattering prospects of good results encourage it. Let every farmer who can do so attend the meeting. E. E. HlLLIARD, Pres. Halifax Co. S. C. A. Letter to Louis Wiley. Scotland Neck, X. C. Dear Sir: The cost of gallon of paint put-on is about $5, no matter what paint you buy. 100 gal. Devoe next-grade next-to-that next next-to-that next next-to-that next next-to-that next next-to-that next next-to-that The strongest paint is the one that takes least gallons; least gallons " to buy; least gallons to paint; and the strongest paint is the one that wears longest. These lessons are useful. 23 Yours truly F. W. DEVOE & CO. E. T. Whitehead & Co. sell our paint. 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 $500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Hundreds of people have told the grocers that the Argo Red Salmon is the best Salmon that they have ever eaten. Ask your neighbors if they have tried it. Only $8.98. Argo Red Salmon is just the thing for unexpected company. There is nothing better to serve from the can. At all grocers. Thousands have pronounced Hol listor's Rocky Mountain Tea the great est healing power on earth. When medical science fails, it succeeds. Makes you avcII and keeps well. 35 cents Tea dr Tablets. E. Ti Whitehead & Co. I HEADQUARTERS FOR SUfflMEl HAfDWA Tu)!?P We have just received one of the prettiest lines of Summer Lap Robes ever brought to this town. We want you to come at once and see them aild you will be convinced that we have the goods right at right prices. REFRIGERATORS! We sell the Leonard Clean able, which is known to be The Best Refrigerator Made. All shelves are removable and . all parts can easily be taken out and cleaned. These Re frigerators require a Much Smaller Quantity of Ice than most makes, which means a GREAT SAV ING to the user. Ice Cream Freezers! We are selling agents for THE "POLARIS" which we will guarantee to Always Please The Buyer. We have sold these for sev eral years and All Polaris Customers speak in the highest praise of Polaris Freezers. J s We have just received another car load of the Celebrated Indian Rock Lime This Lime has no superiors and few equals. Come and see us, as we are always glad to welcome you whether you 1 or not no trouble to show goods. UY -At-Sf . A II rrrv n h m irnw n is h ita 5rm i Bras- ennrn 3 E HUSTL E-R S SCOTLAND NECK. N.C. n 4 mun mini im i innrroinrnr-.-rrr -t.-- l-.. Land Sale for Taxes. YOUR EYES! IA C' L RAILROAD CGMI'ANV I shall sell to the highest bidder at the court house in Halifax on . Monday, May 6, 1007, for taxes in ' Halifax county for the year 1907, the following lands: PALMYRA TOWNSHIP. Allen Mabry. Jr. 72 acres tax and Do they trouble you? If so, have the DEFECTS corrected without de- , lay, and thereby regain and preserve 1 your vision. J cost $7.04. Harry Spruill 85 acres tax and cost $6.7o. Crawley Spruill 25 acres tax cost $4.22. SCOTLAND NECK TOWNSHIP Lon Wilson 1 acre tax and $1.15. Charles Turner 40 acres tax cost $2.87. C. C. Baker 12 acres tax and $2.20. J. W. Clark 1 town lot tax cost $6.43. Weldon C. Smith 3-4 town lot and cost $3.55. CONOCONARA TOWNSHIP. residence G.W.MEWBORN,B.S., Doctor of Optics, PASSENGER 1JI51AUTM HNT WjI.MIXtiTON, X. ('., A TRAIN SERVICE: Inauguration New Train S.Ti.v (V between Weldon and Kinston, X'. C. To Agents in North Carolina : Efl'ective April Ktli, 107, new train service will 1;' in i:i-!; Welt lon and Kinston, N C, trains Xos. T ami 72 on tli- and cost . and cost and tax rHE best horse timer ever ill offered for the price. Suit-. able also for doctors and nurses as well. Don't forget we' carry a full line of other watches, jewelry, silverware and cut glass the year round. E. T. Whitehead & Company H. W. MIXON, Mgr. Scotland Neck, North Carolina. John Epps 30 acres and cost $5.40. ! Gee Tillery 1 acre Pope land tax and cost $4.70. Cornelius Howard 60 acres tax; and cost $7.74. i Malisin Alston 30 acres tax and, cost $1.80. I V. B. Harris 51 acres Harris land tax and cost $2.99. I F. A. Fitzpatrick 133 acres tax I and cost $3.79. C. W. Dunn, Tax Collector 4-4-4t. Examines and treats eyes FREE, and FITS them with glasses at reas onable prices. See him as follows for 1907: St. Lewis, May 7. Pinetops, May 8. Macclesfield, May 9. Old Sparta, May 10. Tarboro, (Eld. G. M. Corbitt's). i May 14. tax ! Scotland NWk fRnot "Htn TVT 15, 16. Tillery, Maj 17. Halifax, May 20, 21. Weldon, (A. C. L. Hotel), May Roanoke Rapids, May 24, 25. Enfield, May 28, 29. Whitakers, May 30. Battleboro, May 31. 4-25-tf No. 73 Daily Except Sunday Notice. By virtue of power vested in W.A Dunn, by a certian deed of trust duly ! recorded in the office of the rpmsw - . of deeds for Halifax county N. C, in Jamestown Exposition. F at which re- r .ferenceis made, and by virtue of Rates from Sctotland Neck as fol- power vested in me by the lawasexe lows: 1 cutor of the said W A Season Ticket $4.50 sold daily Ap-' deceased Twill T aJ W ril 19th to November 30th. I Maj 1907 sp foJ J ?thJ-ay of Sixty Day Ticket $3.80 sold daily , tionto SSSatPu?Icauc April 19th to November 30th. i ?j ScotlH fei? thJ? town Ten Day Ticket $3.40 sold daily ' W descririKi N;' l.he ollow April 19th to November 30th. j ?rnl GaI GStaite! -wit: Coach Excursion $2.40 sold each'town of ScotfM61 ?f fend the Tuesday; limit 7 days. Endorsed: 'wWchT H pSL NJ N' 9" on "Not Good in Parlor or Sleeping 'sided I bnini ar?0rmerly re Cars." lsaidtow1fo?Vi?0n,JMTam street of Through Pullman Sleeping Cars SJ? rtSJ i 6 ld-A R- Ballard from Port Tampa and JMknvaie-L Florida, Atlanta and Augusta, Georl Shields 1 L 5Se to he late W-, H. o-in WiltYiinonn KInr-th PqI; V ,? llne thence ma nortWocf- via'ATLANTic Coast Line Railroad to a Wfn alTffihe Shields line Company. i RhLl0!1 he corner of the Write for a beautiful illustrated folder containing maps, descriptive matter, list of hotels, etc. For reservations or any informa tion address W. J. Craig, Pass, Traffic Mgr T. C. White? Gen. Pass. Ao-t 4-25-tf Wilmington, N.c! THE CHILDREN LIKE IT KENNEDY'S LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP Shields land ,r th,e thence in eSdiSffffiS M HSmi ShiellandtoK iong said bmith's line, a southwof erly course, seventy seven yS SKiH? Ttery corseyaTong aSiViPf street! i.icnn OLieet. LO T.hA ha. (nnmnrr . ' w WJ ue- gnning, containing ten amore This 4th day of April, 1907. Noah Biggs, 4-J.l-4t .2." A M 8.40 !.OS !.18 1.3.' 10.02 10. IS lO.oO 11.17 11.25 11.39 11.40 12.07 12.20 12.35 Lv. I M Ar. Weld, m Hilli:';' Tillery Spring I 'ill Scot'd Nee!; Hobgr l Oak City l'annele I louse (ireenville Winterville Ayden Jrifton (5 rainier Kinston N. Ar. Lv. Train No. 73 will aflmil and intermediate points, at Parmele with train No. ,V for l'lu. 8 for Washington and interm?diate lints. Train No. 72 will tion at Tarmele with train No. (J4 for Plymouth. No. 7 for W No. o7 for Tarloro and intermediate points. KllW-tive same .! o( and 57 will he oxrated hetwoen TarWo and l'lvmoiu!. tween Tarboro and Kinston ns previously. Schedule as foil. " I'auy Jvxccpt Sunday .t -: HUK) A M 1 v 10.21 " 10.32 " 10..", " 11.03 " 11.14 " 11.30 " 11.57 " 12.25 P M ,r. Approved : W. J.j CRAIG, Pass. Traffic Mgr. Tail mwi Cnetoo " IJethel Parnielo " Kolersonville " Kverett Willianiston " laniesville " Plymouth Lv No. Ar. 57 I;iilv !' T. Be Sure To Read This At the Harrell Grocery Company's Store this week you will find soim1 rare bargains in canned goods, confectioneries pickles, prunes, sauc . extracts, crockery, lamp supplies, "flower pels, jardinieres, tin water sets tinware, brooms ami ,heavy groceries.
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