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The Commonwealth. E. HMilAIlD I Mtor rubli.shed Every Thursday. Entered at the postoffice at Scotland iNeck, N. C, as Second-Class Matter. Thursday, January 0, 1908. Publisher's Announcement. It is a settled point in newspaper ethics that editors and publishers are not responsible for the views of correspondents, and the publication of a communication dors not mean that the editor or publisher endorses the communication. Thk Commonwealth adheres to these general prici ples. MR. HARVEY EXONERATED. On Dec. 19, 1907, this paper print ed an editorial concerning the Pen-der-Sjote&'dt affair in this county, in which reference was made to Mr. J. H. Harvey, the reference being based on what appeared in the Nor folk Virginian-Pilot of Dec. 12, 1907. A friend of Mr. Harvey's has inform ed us that he (Harvey) thinks an in justice was done him, as he had no connection with the affair except through courtesy to ride to Pender's with officer Broderick who went to take Miss Sjotesdt away to New Jer sey. At the time the editorial was writ ten the editor of The Common wealth was out of the office conva lescing from a long illness.and was not responsible for it, Mr, W. L. Vaugh an being acting editor. We take this means of disclaiming the paper's intention of injuring Mr. Harvey, the writer of the article stating that he did not know him.but only hypoth ecated his' observations upon what appeared in the Virginian-Pilot. For whatever the paper has injured Mr. Harvey we gladly make amends. PRESIDENT MOORE'S RELIEF. Mr. C. C. Moore, president of the North Carolina Division of the Southern Cotton Association, has done a great ,work for the cotton farmers of North Carolina, but they seem to be either oblivious to it or ungrateful for it. The Charlotte Observer, in Mr. Moore's home town, over the head ing, "An Emphatic Case of Duty," makes the following timely editorial comments concerning Mr. Moore and his work: "The movement now on foot in the North Carolina branch of the Southern Cotton Association to raise an assessment with the primary ob ject of wiping out the Association's indebtedness toward it's president. Mr. C. C. Moore, should by all means meet with prompt success. There is now owing Mr. Moore about $3, 000 in salary and expenses, and it has become known that soley for lack of this money his financial af fairs are now embarrassed. Mem bers of the Association should feel such default on their part as a ground for reproach to be wiped out at the earliest possible moment. Mr. Moore has traveled over the State, advanced his expenses from his own pocket, organizing the cotton grow ers and showing them how they could exert a tremendous influence over the price of cotton an in fluence which was their right and which they were almost alone among sellers in not exerting. Over and above the useful work done as an organizer and special propagandist, his energies in spreading general in formation about cotton marketing have been of very great service. The cotton growers might well present him with more than they owe, as a token of gratitude and esteem. In stead, is there to be downright in gratitude and failure in simple duty? We strongly hope not." H. A. Piltraan. Dear Editor: We feel it our duty to write a few words in remem brance of our dear neighbor, Mr. H. A. Pittman.who was buried last Sat urday. We know a notice of his death has been published, but we de sire to say what we know to be truth. We never knew a better neighbor. It seemed more pleasure to him to accommodate others than any one we ever knew. He was industrious and agreeable, a good provider, and a help to all near him. He was more help to widows and helpless children than any man of his situa tion we ever knew. He never united with any church, but his walk and conversation were far -more Christian-like than many members of the church. We all have our faults, we know what his was. Oh could that evil be put where it would never hurt any one! Our hearts are made sad to part with him. We have lived by him 23 years, surely we know he was a good neighbor. May the Lord bless each one of his family. W. H. Leggett and WIfe. COUNTY COTTON ASSOCIATION. Met In Halifax January 6th. The Halifax County branch of the Southern Cotton Association met in Halifax Monday January 6, 1908. President E. E. Hilliard called the meeting to order and called the roll of townships. The following town ships were represented: Butterwood by W. T. Jenkins, A. E. Carter, R. W. Brewer and Allen Spence. Faucetts William Morecock, Wal ter Morecock and W. J. B. Smith. Enfield M. Shields, W. T. White head, J. G. Powell and J. T. Ryan. Halifax W. T. Eure and J. L. Fleming. Scotland Neck K. Edmonds and C. J. Shields. The President read a letter from Mr. A.J. McKinnon of the Executive Committee of the State Association, urging Halifax county to raise its part of the amount due Mr. C. C. Moore for his services as State pre sident, Mr. McKinnon's letter stated that Halifax county's proportion of the amount to be raised is $200. The following officers were elected for ensuing year: President, E. E. Hil liard; Vice-president, Montgomery Shields; Secretary, C. J. Shields; Treasurer, Dr. K. Leggett. FUNDS PAID IN. The Following amounts were paid in and ordered to be turned over to the treasurer: ANNUAL DUES. W. T. Jenkins $5.00 J. G. Powell 1.00 K. Edmonds 1.00 A. A. White 1.00 W. T. Eure 1.00 Allen Spence 1.00 BALE LEVY. Allen Spence .30 J. G. Powell 3.00 Total $13.30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The old executive committeemen were elected by townships as follows: Brinkleyville J. H. Norman. Butterwood A. E. Carter. Conoconara J. H. Pope. Enfield W. T. Whitehead. Faucetts W. J. B. Smith. Halifax G. W. Shearin. Littleton W. A. Johnson. Palmyra L. J. Baker. Roanoke Rapids Hannibal Shear in. Roseneath W. C. Allsbrook. Scotland Neck G. W. Bryan. Weldon L. T. Garner. TOWNSHIP COLLECTORS. The following township collectors were appointed: Brinkleyville W. J. Collier. Butterwood Junius Crawley. Conoconara J. H. Pope. Enfield Montgomery Shields. Faucetts W. J. B. Smith. Halifax W. T. Eure. Littleton T. W. My rick. Roseneath R. P. Bradley. Palmyra W. P. White. Scotland Neck G. K. Moore and F. P. Shields. Roanoke Rapids Hannibal Shear in. Weldon L. T. Garner. GENLRAL REMARKS. Mr. Montgomery Shiefds offered some interesting remarks on the la bor question. He said the farmers should plant a smaller number of acres, make what land they cultivate more fertile and the labor question will be largely solved. Work less land and make larger crop yield. Mr. J. G. Powell thought that in some cases it would be wise to hold back a part of a laborer's wages un til the crop is made. Many times hands will draw on their employer for support through the winter and spring and then in mid summer walk off and leave the farmer in the grass. Holding back part of the wages will obviate this trouble. Mr. J. W. Bobbitt also spoke to the same subject and agreed with Mr. Powell. Mr. W. T. Whitehead said that the average negro laborer does not re gard a contract at all. Capt. W. T. Jenkins read an inter esting paper, which appears below. The following were elected dele gates to the State Convention of the Southern Cotton Association in Char lotte January 21-22: W. T. Jenkins, W. P. White, J. W. Bobbitt, L. J. Baker, W. C. Allsbrook and E. E. Hilliard. A motion prevailed instructing the secretary to write to the township executive committeemen urging them to reorganize their township at once, get a new enlistment and send the names to the secretary, and also to write to the township collec tors urging them to collect the bale levy of 10 cents and the annual mem bership fee at $1.00. The Association adjourned to meet in Halifax first Monday in March. CAPT. W. T. JENKINS' PAPER. Farm Statistics. According to A Ring's Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal overcomes indigestion, dyspepsia and other stomach ills. Two dsys' treatment free.. Ask our dealer. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co. the Government Report the year 1907 was the most prosperous the farmers of this country have seen in many years. The products amounted to $6,794,000,000, half billion more than in 1906 and one billion more than the year before. The exports for the year were the largest ever known amounting to $976,000,000. In ad dition to this the farms have increas ed in value 50 per cent, while there has been corresponding increase in farm animals and implements. The great and permanent wealth of North Carolina lies in her soil, and her strength in the development of her farms and factories. The most valuabie crop grown in our country is the corn crop, reaching one billion one hundred million dol lars, and the cotton crop is next, amounting to $640,000,000. Let it be remembered that no place in the country is better adapted to the rais ing of corn than Halifax county. It is simply folly for farmers to raise cotton with which to buy corn and meat, when both can be raised at home with little expense. The most important question for us is the best method of raising our home supplies, and at the same time improve our farms. No success with any crop will pay the farmer if he allows his lands to deteriorate and run down. We wish to urge the farmers of Halifax county this year to raise corn, bacon, hay, peas and other crops to supply their every home need, and then some cotton, tobacco and peanuts for a market crop. The day has come when we should stop j making all cotton and make only enough to supply the factories. Death tc Halifax. (Cor. to The Commonwealth.) Halifax, N. C, Jan. 7, '08. Mrs. Alice Bottorff, (Nee Miss Alice Coppedge) of this place, died Sunday morning, after a long and painful illness, at the residence of her brother, W. F. Coppedge. Mrs. Bottorff was married and went to Dayton, Ohio, in July, 1907. She came back to Halifax in Septem ber saying the climate in Ohio was too cold, and upon the advice of physicians. Deceased was just 20 years of age. She had many sweet attributes of character, and had gained many friends in North Carolina and Vir ginia. She went to Norfolk, Va. about three years ago and worked for the Southern Bell Telephone Co. for some time. She contracted cold in December, 1906, and went into lagrippe, from which she never re covered. She is survived by her husband, Walter I. Bottorff, of Dayton, 0., and the following brothers: W. F. Coppedg, of Halifax, N. C, J. T. Coppedge, of Scotland Neck, N. C, Jas. Coppedge, of Berkley, Va., Lonny and Berry Coppedge, of Wel don, N. C, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Kirk, of Portsmouth, Va. The interment took place at 4 o'clock Sunday in the Methodist cemetery, the services being con ducted by Revs. L. G. Grady and A. G. Wilcox. The acting pall bearers were, J. C. Butts, D. C. Fenner, Joseph Mc Mahon, Samuel Richards, Jos. L. Miller, F. Froelich, Z. E. Stephenson, J. H. Batts. Homicide Near Aurelian Springs. (Ccr. to The Commonwealth.) Aurelian Spings, Dec. 30, 1907. Near Aurelian Springs, N. C, on Saturday evening December 21st, 1907, there was a homicide. Daniel Peebles shot and fatally wounded Alex. Francis with a shot gun. Both parties were colored. Peebles was arrested Saturday night about one o'clock by Deputy Sheriff, C. M. Hawkins and taken to Weldon Sun day evening where he had a hearing before Justice of the peace, B. A. Pope, and was taken to jail Sunday night. He failed to give three hun dred dollar bond that was required. The shooting is said to be accidental . Mr. Geo. C. Green appeared for the State and Senator W. E. Daniel for defendant. Francis died the follow ing day. Dr. I. E. Green went to see him but he was past human aid. This was intended for last week but arrived too late. Editor. Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies Doan's Ointment. At any drug store. Notice. By virtue of " authority vested in me by an order entered in the Speci al Proceeding in the Superior Court of Martin county entitled Hyman, Ausbom et als. Vs Stamper, Alls brook et als, 1 shall on Monday Feb rurary 3rd, 1908, at 12 o'clock M, at the court-house door in Williamston, sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described tract of land, known as the John Frosty Hyman tract lying on and near the line be tween Halifax and Martin counties near the road leading from Palmyra to Hobgood adjoining the lands of E. P. Hyman, Wade Mizell and oth ers, containing 250 acres more or less. The entire tract is well covered with young pines and oaks, the older lum ber was cut fifteen years ago. This December 30th, 1907. S. J. Everett, ttt-- . Commissioner. Williamston, N. C. L-9-4t Two Deat&s Rear Aurelian Springs. (Correspond ?nce to The Commonwealth.) MRS. "MARTHA GREEN. Aurelian Springs, Dec. 30, 1907 Near Aurelian Springs, N. C, on the 15th of December, 1907, our Lord in His infinite mercy saw fit to call from this world, Mrs. Martha Green, wife of Mr. A. G. Green. Mrs. Green was 62 years , old, had been married 12 years. Her funeral was preached on t he 16th of Decem ber by her pastor, Rev. M. Bobbitt, and she was quietly laid to rest in the hurrying ground at her home in the presence of a number of rela tives and friends. Mrs. Green was a consistent me mber of the Baptist church. During her long illness of the much dreaded disease, cancer, she never murmured or complained. She knew for some time death was near and expressed her willingness a number of times to go. She said all that she regretted leaving was that she had to leave her dear hus band. She has fought a good fight and is resting from her labors. We shall not forget her, and when we get home to the Father's house she will be waiting for us yes, we shall see her by and by. May the God of all comfort sustain her sorely be-! reaved husband in this sharp trial I through which He has called him to pass. A Friend. DEATH OF AN INFANT. Near Aurelian Springs, N. C, on the 26th of November, 1907, the in fant girl of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Green, was born and died December 27th. Her body now lies in the fam ily burying ground, but her sweet child spirit has gone to be with. Jesus, who said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom, of heaven." To the parents we would say look up beyond the dark cloud to Him who hath tne little one safe in His arms, and through her departure is saying to vou that if you are true to Him unto death, "Where I am there ye may be also." He offers to guide you to the home of the blessed, where your darling is safely waiting for papa and mama. A Relative. Is your baby thin Make him a Scott s Emulsion baby. i Scott's Emulsion is Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites prepared so that it is easily digested by little folks. Consequently the baby that is fed on Scott's Emulsion is a sturdy, rosy cheeked little fellow full of health and vigor. ALL DRUGGISTS; 50c. AND Sl.OO. Jolio D And have just received a car load of Single and Double Row Stalk Cutters, Stag Sulky Plows, Perfect Weeders, Dain Mowers, Com bination Cotton and Corn Planters, etc. Let us figure with you. Josey Hardware Company THE PIONEER HARDWARE DEALERS Scotland Neck, - North Carolina mj- - . i . i New Year Card Party. (Reported to The Commonwealth.) Amorjg the gayeties of the merry holiday season there was none more enjoyable than the card party given by Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Clark on the last night of the year. The parlors and hall were beauti fully decorated with Christmas greens, in which a profusion of the graceful trailing cedar was notice able, while the Chinese lilies and American Beauty roses gave an un wonted beauty to the decorations. There was a suggestion of the New Year and Ithe Old in the unique gong for the head table, composed of sev en tiny bells strung together, and the bell-shaped cards which marked euch table. Progressive whist was played un til eleven when a delicious salad course was served by Misses Anna and Reba Clark and Bessie Smith. The lady's prize, a sweet-toned tea bell, was won by Mrs. E. W. Hall, while Mr. Herbert McDowell won the lovely bell-shaped calendar, the gentleman's prize. The merriment reached its height when Mr. G. S. White, our Mayor, was presented with the booby, a tiny pair of jingling driving reins with instructions to "Catch Up." While church bells were still ring ing a glad welcome to nineteen hun dred and eight, the guests took their departure, after wishing their gra cious hosts all good things for a Happy New Year. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Herring, G. S. White, E. W. Hall, J. B. Hall, G. H. Johnson, A. P. Kitchin, C. W. Albertson; Misses Lizzie Hyman, M ary Weldon Smith, Blanch, Nannie and Rebecca Smith, Alice Powell, Margaret Bowei-s, Kate Whitaker, Mary Herbert Smith, Eleanor, Lizzie and Bessie Smith, Anna Clark, Reba Clark, Cam Hoke, Anne Norfieet; Mesdames Butter worth, C. L. McDowell and W. T. Smith; Messrs. Jim Smith, Charlie Smith, Dr. Shields, A. B. Hill, Her bert McDowell, Her.ry Clark, Dr. Thurman Kitchin, J. E. Bowers, S. J. Stern, J. W. Cotten. weak, fretful ? We find ourselves writing " 1 908". This reminds us that by rea son of the loyalty of all our friends we enjoyed a good business dur ing 1 907, and for this we thank each and every one of you. Now in the very beginning we bespeak the continued patronage of all our 1 907 customers. As heretofore we are going to please you, and to new customers we beg of you a trial. We guarantee good goods and good treatment. We still have the agency for the I Our Lb v June 1 st (opening) October 1st December 2d (Monday) A growth during oa or receni yeais. Wc Solicit Your Account, Large or Small. 4 Per Cent. Interest, Compounded Quarterly, Allowed ir, SAVINGS PLANTERS & COMMERCIAL BAN II Scotland NecK, North Carolina. l-2-tf Notice ! Public Sale of Stock of the Parsers' Compsny. By virtue of authority in me vested by the board of directors ox tlif Farmers' Storage Warehouse Company, and in pursuance of Sections 1 I V n and 1171 of The Revisal of 1903, 1 shall sell for cash in the tewn of Scot land Neck on the 28th day of January, 11)03, at 12 o'clock neon, in from of the Scotland Neck Bank, the following shares of common stock in th Farmers' Storage Warehouse Company, the same being sold to pay : sessment duly made and now due and payable, and belonging1 to the fol lowing named delinquent owners, to-wit: NAME AM'T STOCK J. S. DeBrule. Jr. 1 share H. I. Clark 2 1-2 share? W. W. Pope 2 1-2 " D. M. Prince 2 1-2 " E. W. Hyman 5 " R. J. Madry 5 " Dr. K. Leggett f " J. W. Whitehead 10 " J. H. Hopkins 5 ' C. J. Stacia 1 " Willie Hale 1 " Geo. Hopkins 1-2 " forest Vaughan 5 ' F. T. House 2 1-2 " I. N. Minshew 5 " J. T. DeBrule 2 1-2 " C. L. Minshew 5 " B. T. Parker 2 1-2 " This the 6th day of January, 1908. Albion Dunn, Attorney: Lumber Notice. All persons are hereby warned against taking any lumber at all from my saw mill near the cemetery and from my mill in town, unless I am present or some authorized agent of mine to make note of the lumber taken away. S. B. Kitchin. ll-28-6t I'incsalvc Carbolized acts like a poul tice, draws out inflammation, and poi son. Antisepi(c,healing. Tor chap ped hands, lips, cuts burns. Fold by E. T. Whitehead & Go. Farm Implements r wt e Deposit. $ 5,685.98 1 7,028.35 24,551.07 30,755.73 Total Rcicurces. $20,821.97 v 32,767X6 ( 40.856.S0 v2 45,500.30 $ 4 the most stringent peri- DEPARTMENT. Storage Warehouse PAR VALUE $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 lu.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 am't nri: $10.00 & int. 25.00 & " 2.".00 & 25.00 50.00 & 50.00 & 50.00 100.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 19.00 MS.OO 25.00 I1S.00 25.00 & & & & & & & & I i.C & & R. C. Josev, Storage Warehouse Co. Treasurer Farmers' l-9-3t ev marKet. I am prepared to serve '$. '2? my customers and the public generally with the very best of fresh Beef, Pork, Sausage, &c. All orders filled promptly, and every customer's wants regarded. . ,7. JX I-IIIJU Main St., next to Prince's Stables. l-2-tf i ! 19- ? 1 :-5 v ,-5 0 a i S & k i 1 S3.
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