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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
the SOUTHERN COTTON
ASSOCIATION

Listen, ye farmers aud business man
OF Halifax county, for you are all inter-
ested in the success OF the s. q. A.
(My figures are opportunities Ne
cessity is the mother Of lnventlcn-
conditions produced "The Southern
Cotton Association" It's territory
lies within the thirteen cotton-produc-
ing State of the South; North Caro-
lima is one. These States have S12
cotton counties Halifax is one There
are more than 100000 cotton growers
In all these cotton counties f; we help
make this aggregate. These million
cotton farmers in 1904 planted 81 .000,-
600 acres in cotton and made really
100000 bales of cotton. Part Of this
acreage is ours and Halifax county
produced 10000 bales of last years
great cotton crop.
The big cotton crop OF 1904, not
withstanding It's good quality, is valued
at two or three million dollars less
than the small crop OF 1908 After
December 3, 1904, the price of cott' n
fell below the cost of production. Sueh
has been tho condition for ninety days.
How shall we be saved? By the re-
moval ct the causes Of such conditions.
What are the causes? "FicrZied
finance" and irregularities among the
cotton producers because OF ignorance
and went of agreement among them
selves seq only two forces to oper-
ate and cooperate in the removal OF
these cause.-the good providenc, Ct
God and the permanent organization
OF the cotton interests Of the South.
The Southern Cotton ASS ISOLATION
movement is big thing and can only
be carried to successful consumma-
ton by carefully adopted plans and
sys e n tt c organization thoroughly
worked in details
The Southern Cotton Association is
in formative period. Perfection
should not be expected at once. Oh.
servatlcn and experience will help inn
prove methods. From the civil pre-
cinct, or township sub organization, to
the supreme Interstate organization
every line of trade, every profession,
every class OF men in the cotton belt is
effected thereby nnd should therefore
be interested in the Southern Cotton
Association, the cotton farmer taking
the lead.
As president Of The Halifax county
branch of the North Carolina Southern
Cotton Association, call upon the
cotton growers and business men in
each ard all of the several townshirs
of Halifax county to assemble them.
selves together at their respective vot.
ing places on Saturday, the 18th day OF
March, 1905, at O'Clock, p. M, to
perfect organization in the Southern
Cotton Association by the election OF
officers viz, president, vice-president
secretary, treasurer, canvassing COM
mittee to secure pledges and funds. ard
also to elect three farmers az represent
atives IN the county meeting at Hail.
fax, N. c., Saturday. March 18th
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02

GREAT FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02

small amount Ike is a nuclues for each
one of the Janus sons of the State.
The women ofhe State stood ready to
carry to Its conletion this matter.
Mr.. McNlnctseconded the motion
to refer and it vs. carried, the bill go
ing back to the appropriations COM
mittee.:
In the Afternoon session among the
bills which passl third reading was
one "to provide uitable compensation
for the sheriff oHalifax county,.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
HOW ABOUT FREIGHT RA TIES

The time for the adjournment of the
General Assembly is drawing nigh !;
and while they may have done much
work and may have done their best,
some other things could have been
done tor the benefit OF the people.
The Legislature has considered a law reg
ulating passenger fare on railroads, but
we have not known Of any legislation
concerning freight rates. The ques-
ton OF freight rates concerns the mass
es of the people OF North Carolina far
more than the question of passenger
rates.
When a man travels over the rail-
road, he generally does so for pleasure
or fer business. II for pleasure, he
certainly need not be so particular
about his passenger rates, if they are
at all reasonable; if for business, it is
presumed that his business iustifjes
the expenditure of travel.
But thousands and thousands of per-
sons who seldom ever travel on rail-
road train are vitality affected by the
high freight tax on every thread CT
clothes they wear and ever mouthful
OF food they eat. Every person in the
land who buys a pound of coffee. a
pound OF sugar, a pound of meat. or
peck of meal, a gallon of molasses, or
any other article of merchandise. is af-
fected by the freight tax on the same.
How many thousands of peorle in
North Carolina to-day would agree that
the freight rates to our inland towns
are too high? Who of the many
many thousands would say otherwise?
We know more of conditions at Scot
land Neck than elsewhere, and it has
been we'll agreed by the people of this
town and c. immunity for a long time
that our freight rates are almost a solid
barrier in the way of any real progress
and development for the town.
Recently two men of business and
means have been to Scotland Neck
prospecting for business and invest
ment, but when they learned the
freight rates, they said they could do
nothing here. The industries that
are In existence here feel too keenlv
the heavy freight tax.
What Is true of Scotland Neck is
true of many other inland towns in
this State vac, is it not true with all
of them?
Can not the General Assembly give
the people reliet?
j.. 1t 80, they ought to do>it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
TINE IS ABOUT OUT.

It has been given cut that the pay Of
the General Assembly Of North Caro-
lima will stop Sunday, and the body
will probably adjourn Tuesday or We'd
nesday following.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
Dissolution .lNOt1t 2.
33-2.4t

Notice is hereby given that ee'
partnership formerly exi>tn" y. 'e''
+. W. Staten and Il. ii. j.. & Oh
Hohgood, n. c., under the finn me
OF Jones and Staten, by muHl c''
sent of said partners Is this day sow
ed. +. w. Staten assume wy
debts of the firm Of Jones 4
and all the accounts due thc Il
Jones and Staten are to be = ~ f.
w. Staten.
This Feruary 2S, 1908,
Signed II II II l q.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
A COLD, A COUGH-CONSUMP-
TON.

A briet told history, but true, Ry-
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happening to you. 1t will check the
progress of cold at once, prevent the
cough becoming deep seated, and thus
ward off consumption. This modern
scientific remedy kills the germs that
cause throat and lung diseases, and by
it's stimulating and tonic effect upon
the respiratory organs helps nature
speedily restore these organs to robust
health.
EFT. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02
Paint Your Buggy for z5c.

to $1.OO witt Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs to 8 ozs, more to
the pint than others, wears longer and
gives gloss equal to new work. Sold
by e. T. Whitehead e. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02

Beautiful eyes and handsome face
are eloquent commentators. Bright
eyes are windows to a woman's heart
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea makes
bright eyes. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
+. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-03-02

There was ave million dollar fire
in New Orleans Sunday night, includ-
Ing twenty thousand bales of cotton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13

William Bell, the negro sho pro-
eeeded 10 carve Moses Bryant to his
liking With Barlow on Wednesday,
because Bryant was ordered 70 leave
bic lRelfsl home aud resented she in-
yltation vita q stick lnalctiug wounds
on Bells head, was arfsiCned in the
municipal court Thursday morning
and discharged. che evidence showing
that Bell acted ID seli-deiense.
Bryant who vss slashed severely
was attended bY nf 3. Il Colson. Dr.
coison Thursday stated ihat while che
condition o. tic patient was none 200
encouraging. he Is doing a. ven Sc
coald be expected, and would erentu-
ais Teeover
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
DEDICATION OF
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
The Ceremonies Were Impressive
and Largely Attended.
soMg ExoELLENT spgEcAEs

Rev. W. .. Carpenter and Christopher
Masheson Were Prepared. and Those
Gathered We're Deeply Interested in
Their axis.
Notwithstanding that a dark clo1d
overbung the city and the weather was
quite threatening Thursday afternoon,
the dedication ceremonies Of the drink
ing fountain, which were held under
the auspices Of the Gainesville Wo-.
mans Temperance Union, and pre-
senied BY that society to the county,
were largely attended, and a great
throng stood about the band-stand up
to their ankles in mud until their feet
became possessed with that numb feel
lug which made them uncomfortable.
However it was a good-natured crowd,
anxious to hear what was going to be
said. and no complaint was made.
The ceremonies opened ct a quarter
past 4 O'Clock by an invocation by
Rev. Thos. p. Hay Of the First Presby-
terrain Church. This was followed by
a presentation speech by Rev W. j..
Carpenter Of Tampa, in behalf Of the
Union. Mr.. Carpenter, in his own
clever and original way, said many
things complimentary to the ladies'
aud the'city, stating incidentally that
be resided so long here, and the people
and town we're so dear to him. he
would always feel that he was more at
home among his Gainesville friends
than anywhere else.
COL Christopher Matheson, in be-
half OF che county commissioners.
made the response 60 Mr. Carpenters
address. Col Matheson is en- eloquent
speaker, and it is needless to state that
his remarks were pleasing, interesting
and inspiring.
Hon. w. r. Thomas, mayor Of the
city, presided and the council attend
ed the ceremonies IN a body.
The description Of this fountain,
which is one Of the most modern in the
country, has already been given in
The Sun. II will stand on the east
side Of the square for years as a monu-
ment 20 the noble work of the ladies
IN the temperance cause, TO quench
many Thirst and cool many brow
with Gods purest beverage.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
TABERNACLE SERVICES
VERY INTERESTING
Services Thursday Largely At.
tended, Despite Weather.
/ SERMON 10 MEN oNLY

Or. siewari Spoke to Large Audi
ence on the Subject "The Stuff Men
Are Made of'--Lectors by Rev, pa
Ndv. owilym IN Afternoon.
Thursday session Of the Bible Con-
ference was opened IN the morning at
10 o'clock By a short song service, fol-
lowed By an Invocation by pr. suilien.
Miss Munford Sang a beautiful solo,
"a Hundred Years From Now"
The sermon was delivered b. Dr.
George r. Stewart, the text being
taken from Luke 8i27, Love Your
Euemief" This sermon was one OF
the many practical soul-lnspirng dis
courses delivered by this earnest,
whole-souled speaker, and those who
heard it, heard something that was
great help in trying TO understand the
proper interpretation Of these words.
AZ tie close Of the service Miss Mun-
ford sang very beautifully, Love,
Mighty and Wonderful"
Despite the threatening weatbeE
quite number assembled at the Tab.
ernacle for the afternoon service to
hear the learned divine. Dr. David ".
0wilym Of New York, who spoke on
prophecies. DR.. Gwilym Is one Of
the finest aud most eloquent speskers
Of che Conference, and never fails to
draw large congregations. Owing to
the ceremonies Of dedicatlng the
fountain, which were announced by
the w. @. n. u, Or. Ggilym lectured
briefly but viii continue his subject
this evening.
In the evening Dr.. George Stewart
delivered an Interesting lecture TO men
only, his subject being, The Stuff
Men Arc Made or There was q
large audience, and DR.. Stewart got
right down 70 the core and spoke a lot
OF truth, an Of which was listened to
with deep Interest. Dr. Stewart Is a
fne speaker. He Is on the order Of
the Rev. Sam p Jones, with whom he
was associated foy many years and his
sermons are richly favored with anec-
dotes aud appropriate references
which make them specially palatable
and interesting
He spoke for considerably more than
an hour but The audience never be-
came wearled, and many expressed
themselves ~ being refreshed from his
remarks,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13

no mineral what
ever butts guaran-
teed purely yeget-
able. If you have
an old sore write
us and our physi-
clans will advise
without charge
Book on diseases
Of the Blood free
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
ANorAEa rRANsFeR.
W. N. johnson Has Purchased Lam
caster Property.

w, NJ, johnson Fas PurehRSed Ian
caster Property
Real estate Il constantly on the
move IN Gainesville, and has been for
che past two years. The last deal Of
Importance 20 bo contaminated was
che purchase Of what is COMMONLY
known as the Lancaster property.
West Liberty street. by Dr. W, NJ.
Johnson, The property, which was
formerly owned By Dr, Lancaster. was
purchased a few years ago hy Dr.. ! II.
Colson, nr Colson sold the property
60 Mayor w. r Thomas few weeks
ago, who IN turn hes now disposed o.
the same 10 pr. johnson. It com.
prlses a comfortable residence and
another two-room building, facing di.
rectly upon che street. which has been
used as a physicians Office. IL m
among The most desirable property in
that section
Az was noted q day OF two ago. be,
NolFon, who now occupies che promises
with his family, has purchased che
home 81 A. NJ, Cnshmsn Ia East
Gainesville, Alaehua avenue, and viii
occupy che same upon che return ~ bic
wife and baby from Savannah, Mt,
CusAman viii erect new and modern
home open ,he lo, recently purchased,
corneror Alachua and Palmetto ave-
nuea
pr. Oolson, Il Is understood, has q.
cufed Office room in the Eedel Block.
corner Liberty and West Main streets.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
sc sehinuIbaek BTewIng q.

Chronic sores start often from a PIN
pie, scratch, bruise or boil, and while
saves, washes and powders are beneficial,
the unhealthy matter il the blood must
Be driven out OK the sore will continue
to eat and spread s. 8. s. reaches
these old sores through the blood, re-
moves all impurities and poisons, builds
up the entire system ard strengthens
the circulation S. S. S. IS a blood
purifier and tonic combined Contains
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
oAINEsvILLEs MAanI oRAs.
Active Preparations Nov Under Way
Tor Giving Gainesville Grand Show

Aellvs Preparations Nov Under Way
for Giving Gainesville Grand Show.
Active preparations are now under
way for Gsinesylllo's blg Mordi GFas
aud Carnival, aud on Monday evealug
At 1880 o'clock everything will be in
roa3iaess.
Following Is q partial list 81 the az
tractious Jones aud Adams Famous
Dog and Pony show. The Todt Duo
Worlds Champlon AeHalis,s. nonsen-
30, King Of the Hlgh Wire, The Great
Train Robbery, f,Rhtins the Flames.
The Girls 10 Red Tie Great Riari
Family, The Adams Sisters. Mysterious
lndis, Willie enc Wonder, The Bold
Rank Robbers, The Gamblers Crime,
jolly joe, che Largest Boy oa Earth
Ferris Wheel and Mery-Go.RooBd
Jones aud Adams Concert. Band Ross
Rarcley. director
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
MISSIONARY AFTERNOON.
Or. David v. cwIYm viii Address la
dies Of Holy Trinity Church.

@tN~ ~ 10y ffittI ~fAi Nttt
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Holy Trim.
ity Episcopal Church desire to an
nounce that Dr. David Vaughn Gwllym,
the eminent New York divine, has
consented TO deliver missionary lee
tnra under Che auspices OF the society
on Wednesday afternoon OF the COM
ing week at Holy Trinity Church,
Or GEilym's subject will be "a
Key 70 the Missionary Problem, . which
it is needless 20 add will be handled IN
a mastery and eloquent manner This
distinguished divine, who i here at
tending the Bible Conference, Is a
speaker OF great force and ability, and
his Lectures are always attended with
great interest.
A cordial invitation j. extended to
the public to attend this lecture.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
SORE {,


Some years ago while al work, I fell
over truck aud severely injured both
Of my shinsl Ny blood became poisoned
as result, and tie doctor told ne I
would have running sores for life, and
that If they were healed mp the result
would be fatal. Under this discouraging
report ! left of their treatment and re-
sorted to the Use Of s. S. S. Its effects
were prompt and gratifying II took
only q short while f5r the medicine to en-
tircly cure up the sores, aud I arm not
dead aa the doctors intimaied, nor iave
the sores ever broke out again Some ~
years have elapsed since what have de-
scribed occurred. Having been SO signally
benefited W is use can heartily recon-
mend It as the one great blood purifier.
JoHN w. FUNDS.
ftora cchsnnfhact Erf.tofofr ca
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13

Tho swlfl spooIio Company, Atlanta, g.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-02-13
REDUCTION OF RATES.
InserestIng Letter From W. 3. Taylor
on This important Subject.


Interesting Letter From w. 3. Taylor
on This important Subject.
W. B. Taylor Of tbs Baird Hardware
Company, to the personal efforts Of
whom is largely due the credit Of the
reduced freight rates accorded Gaines
vile, has received a copy Of a letter
from @. R. Capps, general freight
agent Of the seaboard Air Line, to
Hon Jefferson b Browne, chairman
Of the Florida Railroad Comm ission,
as follows
Referring 20 your favor Of the 10th
nlto., file number 1899, aud 10 our re-
cent conversation on this subject.
~ the time Of the revision OF Flor
ida rates on July ls, 1908, we took
the actual defiance without regard to
previous adjustment
''lt transplres, however. upon inves-
tigation that tho actual distance he
tween Jacksonville and Gainesville is
so 81 miles and we will therefore re-
duce the rates between these points to
the seyenty.mllo bracket, effective
February 18th, 1905"
The Commission say ia their letter
TO Mr.. Taylor that u they can serve
the people OF Gainesville further that
they viii be glad TO do 30.
When the last freight tariff was
made effective, the rates 20 Gainesville
were based on distance OF eighty miles
which distance was not correct, and
the above is the outcome.
Below isa comparison Of the rates
on the prominent classes
2 3 3 Q A Q +
Present o. % i3 90 30 Is Is IS "a
New rate As 80 n "a 80 "A Il ~ %
Since freight reductions we're agl-
tated, the charges on first-class have
been from Sc TO as cents and on class
j liourl from so to % cents per hun
dred weight. so Il would seem that Il
pays to monkey with freight rates.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-07-26

w. r. Hills and wife of Morgan,
formerly of Paxton, have moved to
Cleveland, North Dakota, where
Mr.. Hills will 90 into business.
Urn Bergen's house and three lots on
Grove street, two blocks from Redwood
bridge, for sale at bargain. Inquire
of owner or at Gold Stabeck bank. SStf
The creamery at Milroy is gain
ing IN patronage weekly and pa
irons are more than satisfied with
the money paid them for butter-fat.
George Ellison, the Morgan sta
ton agent, is going into the fast
horse business. He has recently
purchased another fast trotting
mare.
The Methodist church at Milroy
is being moved from it's present
site, where it has been damaged by
the water accommodating from the
heavy rains.
Notwithstanding that Walnut
IGroye has lost in population the
advertising and news columns of
the Tribune makes the town appear
about twice it's real size.
| The North western is using only
one passenger coach on it's Vesta
extension at the present time and
the Censor remarks that half of that
is used for chicken pen and mail
services.
! Over in Chippewa county they
are agitating the question of a troll
ley car line and Granite Falls has
been asked to take hand in build
ing such a line up the river, where
upon the Journal remarks that the
town proposes to build line from
that place to Hazel Run, st. Leo and
direct to Candy, in order to give
the latter town better county seat
facilities.
The postmaster general has is
sued orders that have brought JOY
to the hearts of the hard working
mail carriers. Hereafter the SER
vice will be suspended Oh New
Years day, Washington S birthday,
Decoration Day, Fourth of July,
Labor Day and Thanksgiving. The
rural mail carriers have been seek.
ing to have this order issued for
the past two years, but were not
successful until recently. They
are set of hard working men, and
no one will begrudge them their
holidays.
Granite Journal; August An
derborg, man at work in the wat.
ermain ditch for Solomon Anderson,
met with an accident that came
near depriving him of his eyesight.
He was standing over a kettle OF
molten lead when a piece of cold
lead on which there was little
water was dropped into the kettle,
and Immediately there was an ex-
plosion which threw the molten lead
all over Anderborg, burning his
face and hands, and filing his eyes
so the case looked serious for a
time, but the doctor tells us he did
not lose his sight. But it was a
close call.
The GAINESVILLE Argus tells the
story of COW belonging to George
Hayes, farmer of Waseca county,
having swallowed couple of dyna-
mite tubes while she was grazing
in pasture where the tubes were
placed for safe keeping. Other
tubes placed there were then set of
by Hayes near where the COW hap
pened to be at that particular time.
The shock of the dynamite explo.
sion set off the dynamite in the
cows stomach and she was killed
instantly. That's the best dyna-
mite story told since the disappear.
ance of the celebrated Dynamite
Johnny from the Pennsylvania oil
regions.
Tracy Herald: The Redwood Ga
zatte shows a faint of green eyed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GARDENER TO
take charge Of private greenhouses. Address
with references 6841 Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-28
Il You Can't Find It Today, Look in the Sunday journal
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brakemen $65. become conductors and earn
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