The commonwealth.
1J. E. HILLIAKD, Editor
Published Every Thursday.
Entered at the postoflice at Scotland
Neck, N. C, as Second-Class Matter.
Thursday, September 5,1907.
Publisher's Announcement.
It is a settled point in newspaper ethics tl.at
editors and pnhlishe: s are not responsible for the
vie-" s of correspondents, and the publication of a
communication docs not mean that the editor or
publisher endorses the communication. 1 iik
I'ommonwkalth adheres to these Reimral inclines.
Prohibition is steadily closing in
on the liquor traffic. Since our last
issue riymouth, which was already
under nrohibition. held an election
and went dry by much larger major
ity than before. Anson county, which
wa3 one of the whiskey 3trong holds
in the State, voted saloons out of
the county by a big majority last
Saturday. Let the good work go on
until the whole State shall be rid of
the accursed liquor traffic.
North Carolinians are loyal every
where. They take great pride in
the triumphs of their State on all
occasions. Mr. J. C. Hardy, editor
of the Warrenton Record, ?pent
some time at the Jamestown Exposi
tion two weeks ago; and in writing
of the Exposition and its impressions
he rines clear for North Carolina in
this pleasing paragraph:
"North Carolina stands at the
head of the list every where you
go around the Exposition and it
made our heart leap with pride
to see what a showing the grand old
State i3 making."
DON'T CUT UP THE ROADS.
In many sections of the county
work is being done on the public
roads; and as this paper has before
pointed out, sometimes the road bed
is cut up where it should not be dis
turbed. It is well enough to work
the rousrh places of the roads, but
the superintendents of the road;
should not allow unnecessary work
It 13 useless expenditure 01 money
and puts the roads in such condition
that they are not good for travel.
A gentleman said to us Monday
that in his township one could trot
along eight miles an hour before the
roads were worked, but where they
are worked one can scarcely trave
faster than a hcrso can walk.
A hard road bed should not be
disturbed. It is enough to work it
when it gets soft or is cut into holes.
LET THE COTTON DRY GUT.
THE COTTON CROP SHORT.
From almost every part of the cot-
it k A 1
ton belt comes the news tnac uhj
... ttt r 1 jU
cotton crop is short, we nnu me
bllowing reports in the The Cotton
Journal August 29:
Mr. M. E. Kilvert says of the cot
ton in Mexico: "Owing to the con
tinued drouth, preventing the irri
gation of the cotton fields, the crop
is cut short about one-half.
R. E. Cole writes from Arkansas:
"Crops are nearly ruined in this
and adjoining counties; only a few
local showers since the last day of
June, and none here since that date.
Cotton scarcely 40 per cent of last
year's crop and corn worse than that,
hardly one-third of last year's crop.
W. A. Huckabee writes from Tex
as:
"Dry weather has prevailed here
throughout the year. Cotton is fast
telling the tale of quite a short
crop."
C. P. Montague writes from Flori
da:
"As I see but few reports from
this section of the long cotton belt,
I will say that our cotton will aver
age about half a crop. Owing to
the heavy rains and hot sun it has
taken the blight. I do not think
there will be any cry of 'over pro
duction' this year. Let everybody
hold their cotton for a fair price this
fall, by working harmoniously to
gether."
One can see from the reports from
these scattered points in the cotton
belt that the crop is short, and there
conditions tally pretty well with the
most of the cotton districts in North
Carolina.
MR. K ITCH IN FOR TEMPERANCE.
So far as we know there has been
little said by any of the7 candidates
for Governor in their public ad
dresses on the question- of temper
ance. Hon. W. W. Kitchin in a
speech at Dixie in Mecklenburg coun
ty on August 29th made the follow
ing statement, which shows hi3 posi
tion:
"I am in hearty sympathy with the
great temperance sentiment that is so
steadily conquering our State. For
many years every saloon man in my
county has opposed me and every tern
perance man has upheld me. In my
town in August 1903 in the only elec
tion we have had on saloons, I voted
the dry ticket as I shall always do.
By precept and practice 1 am a tem
perance man. In joint campaign with
Governor Reynolds three years ago,
I advocated temperance and repelled
his as3aults upon our temperance
legislation."
Bradford-Whltehead.
President Walter Clark of the
Mississippi Division of the Southern
Cotton Association urges farmers to
let their cotton dry before they have
ic ginned, and we have no doubt that
if his suggestions were followed by
all the farmers, there would be thous
ands of dollars saved in every cotton
county. We print what President
Clark says from The Cotton Journal
as follows:
"Much has been said and written
of late about fixing a minimum price
both for cotton and seed and about
storage warehouses for both. Ware
houses are undoubtedly necessary at
all centers, but I desire to repeat
here what I have said at many points
in Mississippi. Cotton picked before
frost, like wheat, oats, corn and sev
eral other agricultural products is
immature and unfit for market be
fore being properly cured. On many
farms there are now no cotton pens
for storing the cotton as picked and
the cotton pens are growing scarcer
each and every year. I find the
wagons are taken to the field every
morning and when a bale is picked
it goes to the gin and on the market
'before it dries out.'
"This is a penny wise and pound
foolish policy. Much of the cotton is
picked as soon as it is open and if
carefully examined it will be found
that on nearly every seed some of
the lint is full grown while on other
parts of the seed the lint is much
shorter. If this cotton is housed in
a good 'cotton pen' from sixty to
ninety days this immature fiber will
continue to grow extracting life from
theseeu. i nereis not any loss in
weight but an actual gain in lint,
which also is rich creamy color, oily,
silky, more even in length, much
stronger and will bring higher price.
There has been some loss in weight
of the seed but seed thus cured will
not heat and are worth 30 per cent,
more than uncured seed. Nearly
every good farmer knows this and
yet, in a mad rush to get his cotton
to market before it 'dries out' and
t he price drop3 he not only breaks
the market but damages the industry.
It has been my experience that noth
ing pays better than A Good Cotton
Pen on the Farm. As to what this
crop will bring, the price, as has
nearly always i)een the case, depends
entirely on the farmers themselves."
THE SOUTHERN COTTON ASSOCIATION.
Cotton Only 61 3-7 Per Cent.
The Halifax county branch of the
Southern Cotton Association held
session in Halifax on Monday, Sept,
2. 1907.
The meeting was called to order
bv president E. E. Hilliard, and the
following townships were represent
ed:
Rutterwood. Conoconara, Enfield
i n il 1
Fmipptts. Ha hfax ana ocouanu
Neck.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved. W. J. B. Smith re
ported 75 cents membership fees
frrm John R. Liles. C. M. Hawkins
and Geo. W. Shearin.
The amount of $11.41 was ordered
to be paid to The Commonwealth
for printing.
CROP CONDITION 61 3-7.
According to the reports by the
representatives from the various
nnrta of the county it was found
that the estimate of the present con
dition of the cotton crop is 61 3-7
per cent.
Mr Mnnttromerv Shields, of En
field, in some remarks before the
Association, said that he believed if
the South would cover its cotton
bales with ducking made from cot
ton instead of jute bagging it would
increase the price of cotton from
one-quartej to one-half cent per
pound. Also Mr. Shields' advocated
reducing acreage and doubling the
amount of manure and fertilizer,
which will enable farmers to make
the same amount of cotton on about
half the land.
Col. W. H. S. Burgwyn, of Wel-
don, being present, was called
upon and made some very interest
ing remarks which were greatly en
joyed by the Association.
A motion prevailed that the next
meeting of the Association he held
on the first Monday in November,
which will be the 4th.
It was recommended that the vari-
OU3 township organizations nom
meetings at some convenient time
just previous to the first Monday in
November to appoint delegates to
that meeting.
By motion the meeting adjourn
ed. There should be at least three del
egates sent from each township to
the meeting in Halifax November
4th, and as many farmers as possible
from all parts of the county should
attend.
Mr. Andrews' Party.
Letter to C. W. Dann.
Scotland Neck, N. C.
Dear Sir: A ten-year-old boy came
into a store for a quart of white paint
and said: "They are nice letters De
voe writes, a'n't they, Mr. Knight?"
In Bridgeport, Maine.
4 'Are they what brought you here :
asked the merchant. "Yes; ma said
get a quart of white; and I've come
for the least-gallon paint.
Thof Vuw'ii hf a man before his
A W J J V w-
mother.
Yours truly,
30 F. W. Devoe & Co.
P. S. E. T. Whitehead & Co. sell
our paint.
Buggies, Wagons,
Carts,
Manufactured and For Sale by
W. A. BRANTLEY
It comes put up in a collapsible tube
with a nozzle, easy to apply to the sore
nciw and inflammation, for any form
of Pile? ; it soothes and relievos pain,
itching and burning. Man Zan Pile
Kemey. Price 50 cents. Guaranteed.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Bank Statement.
Report of the condition of The Scot
land Neck Bank, at Scotland Neck
in the State of North Carolina, at
the close of business August 22,
1907.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $136,319.99
Overdrafts 2,867.05
All other stocks, etc 8,500.00
Fur. and fixtures 1,025.00
Due from B'ks & B'kers... 11,679.98
Cash items 531.87
Gold coin 1,000.00
Silver coin 1,268.32
Nat'l bank & U. S. notes... 5.500.00
Scotland Neck, N. C.
Total
$168,692.21
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock 25,000.00
Undivided profits 6,759.88
Dividends unpaid 8.00
Bills payable 52,500.00
Time Deposit 19,719.3-1
Deposits subject to check. 64,212.99
Caah'r'sch'ks outstand'g. 379.50
Bond tax 112.50
$168,692.21
Carolina, County
At the home of Mr. Andrew White
l 1 il 1
neaa near noseneatn cnurcn, on
Tuesday, September 3d, 1907, his
daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth and
Dr. Robert H. Bradford of Burgaw
N. C, were united in marriage. The
wedding was a beautiful, Impreten
tious home affair
Every thing had the air of quiet
and ease. It was a typical Septem
1 i i .
uer morning, anu wnue the wind
played a march among the trees
without, and a young lady presided
at the piano within, the young
couple came forward preceded by
two young ladies and plighted their
troth each to other. Then a few
tears, congratulations and good byes,
and the party hastened away to the
station where the bride and groom
took the train for a trip to the
mountains in the west.
The bride is accomplished and
pretty, a treasure worth seeking.
But as to what she and the pther
members of the party wore on this
occasion this scribe can't say. This
much, however, whatever they wore
was exactly suitable and chimed in
for its part in making the scene the
most lovely.
The groom is a young physician is
two years practice, handsome and of
pleasant manners, and worthy of the
companion he has wop.
After the bridal tour they will
make their home at Burgaw where
the Doctor will practice. The young
couple carry "with them good wishes
of a large number of friends who
gathered to see them married, and
bade them farewell at the station,
with a shower of rice.
J. E. Holden.
HOW'S THIS.
We offer One Hundred Dollars Ee
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney fc Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 15 j'ears, and
believe perfectly honorable in all busi
ness transactions, and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon ths blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testinionals sent free. Piice, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Total
State of North
of Halifax.,
-4, Frank P. Shields, Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the aoove statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Frank P. Shields, Cashier.
Correct Attest:
R. M. Johnson,
G. Hoffman,
N. B. Josey,
Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 3rd day of September,
1907
J. E. Shields,
Notary Public.
Best of Workmen Employed and
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Repairing of Ail Kinds
Done on Short Notice.
Walton House
519-551 East Main St.,
Norfolk, Va.
Lodging per Day,
From 50 cents up.
R. D. rlacFET&JDGE, Prop.
Starkey House
513 East Main Street,
Norfolk, Va.
burnished rooms 50c, 7oc.
and $1 per day for each person
Meals at 25 cents.
6-6-3ra
REPORT OP THE CONDITION OP
Planters & Commercial Bank
Scotland Neck, N. C,
At tie Close of Business Monday, September 2d, 1S07.
RESOURCES . LIABILITIES
Loans SaLbtock
rWorrlrnft ti.VV Apuoilfr..
TTMrnHnrn fixtures.. Z.voi.okj wou.u d u,aK!, mil
Due from banks 5,403.27 and
Cash in vault umunU,u 111UJUS ,,,
Total .- 35,7J9.!W xoiai :k.t
OUR GROWTH.-
Juno 1st. Deposits taaie ui uiicihub; W.
July 1st. " 1 3.620.13
August 1st. " 17,0:8.35
September 2d (Monday) Deposits 20.2C8.55
Our deposits have gradually increased, as shown al,,.,
durinc the dullest business months of the year, while d.w
in other uanKS 01 me oia "v '
- .. t. ..,Minf lnrofo rr Kmnll V.n.. ....
We S011C16 your uuuim, ..6v . . "ui jit (,.
sits
interest, compounded quarterly, paiu m our having
ment.
IV!
art.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
PLANTERS 8c COMMERCIAL BANK
At Scotland Neck, in the State of North Carolina, at the dose
of business August 22d, 1007.
KESOUBCES.
LIABILITIKS-
?r,"ii,f
1 '7.32
"7:i
'--1.24
Loans and discounts .....22,498.f0 Capital stock
Overdraft.8 tnuiviacu prom
Furniture and fixtures 2,057.30 Deposits
Due from hanks & bankers.. 2,00(5.86 Cashier's cheeks ouUitml-
Cash in vault 3,23.20 ing
Total - xoiai Jf-.t
State of North Carolina County of Halifax.
I, (). J. Moore, cashier of the above named bank, do wdnmily s war ih.it
the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and l. !i. i.
O. .1. MOOKE. Cjbl,; r,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ."1st day of August. I'.i7.
J. (.. Mills, Xut.-.iy l'u,;; .
Correct Attest: Claude Kitchin, S. A. Dunn, Directors.
Dr. J. E. Masrow
Corrects all
defects of the
that Glasses
will remedy.
EYE
VIRGINIA
OPTICAL PARLORS,
324 Main Slreet,
Corner Talbot, Norfolk, Va.
6-6-ir Telephone 1 127-A
Littleton High School,
RAYMOND BROWNING,
L W. BAGLEY,
Principih.
Time to Enter Sept. 3, 19C7.
Advantages 1. Entrance into
colleges and universities on certifi
cate. 2. Faculty of experienced col
lege teachers. 3. Scholarships from
leading colleges. 4. Expenses it
erate, no extras. 5. Health c-ndi-tions
unsurpassed. 6. Prepares k
life or college. 7. Thorough ins ruc
tion. 8. Home influence. 9.
library. 10. No saloons.
For further information am! cata
logue address,
Z. P. Beach hoard, Supt.,
6-13-to9-l Littleton. N. C.
Mr. A. A. Andrews, formerly a
Scotland Neck boy, now of Memphis,
Tenn., was here last week. He is
vice-president and secretary and
treasurer of the Macon and Andrews
system of business colleges. They
have five schools, one at Mobile, Ala.;
one at Meridian, Miss.; one at West
Point, Miss.; one at Jackson, Miss.;
and one at Memphis, Tenn. They
have recently been given control of
the city schools of Memphis.
These energetic young men have
made great success in their business
and Mr. Andrews' friends here are
glad indeed to note it.
The Memphis Appeal of August
18th gave the following account of
a party with these gentlemen to the
Jamestown Exposition:
"Macon & Andrews' special train,
consisting of eight vestibuled coaches,
diners and sleepers, under the
personal supervision of Messrs. J. C.
Galloway and Fred Geister, pas
senger agents of the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and St. Louis and Seaboard
Air Line railroads, left Memphis
Saturday at 12:30 P- m. for the
Jamestown Exposition, via Nashville,
Chattanooga, Atlanta and Richmond,
thence by steamer down the James
river to Norfolk.
"Students and friends from Ken
tucky, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Indi
ana, Tennessee and Florida were, in
the party.
"Profs. G. A. Macon and A. A. An
drews accompanied the party and a
delightful trip is assured. Old Point,
Ocean View, Virginia Beach, Balti
more, Washington, New York and
Philadelphia will be visited." v
Death of Mr. N. B. Dickens.
(Reported to The Commonwealth.)
Died in Rocky Mount on the 21st
of August, Napoleon Bonapart
Dickens. The deceased was 58
years of age.a native of Halifax coun
ty, well known as a hotel keeper
in the town of Halifax for a number
of years, also of Rocky Mount. His
wife died two years ago. They were
childless. Of a large family ' there
are four brothers and two siste'te of
the deceased still living. He was
buried at Halifax at the Methodist
church, where he had a membership
of thirty years' standing. " He was
buried by the Masons, being one of
that order, as well as an Odd Fellow.
M. J. D.
Our store will be closed Mon
day September 9th, until six
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lock
p. m.
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