The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
NEWS FROM HALIFAX.
Death Of an Aged C0lored Man. Two
Strong Sermons. Other News.

Halifax, N. c., March 14.-The
weather last week interfered much
with the farmers in their prepara-
tions for the 1911 crop, as a good
many had made up their minds to
get down to real business. There is
no telling what March will do. as
usually there are some very peculiar
pranks played before it becomes a
back number.
The death here last week of Uncle
Ephriam Walker at the advanced
age Of about SO years, removes from
our midst one of the very oldest col
ored citizens. Uncle Ephriam for a
number Of years before his death
was totally blind. He was an hum
BILE, honest and respected darkey
and ever retained the good will Of
the whites. There was quite large
concourse Of colored people at the
interment. He leaves Q widow.
The pastor, Rev. J. E. Holden,
preached Sunday morning and eve
ming perhaps two Of the very strong
est sermons in the Methodist church
here that he has delivered during
his pastorate of nearly four years.
These sermons appealed TO the very
best there is in us, and no doubt
there will come the fruits. Mr..
Holden is getting to be one Of our
strong preachers, and the regret is
felt here that this will have to be
his last year. He has endeared him
self to all in the town regardless Of
denomination.
The ladies of the Philathea Class
are doing some very excellent work,
and are lending incentive to the
Sunday school which for this year
has taken much greater interest in
the studying of the lessons than
heretofore.
Miss Virginia Hale, who is teach
ing in Mount Olive, came home Fri
day to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L. H. Hale.
Miss Nell Nelson, who went to
Richmond about ten days ago, has
not yet returned.
MIR. Frederick C. Froelich left
Sunday for South Richmond to spend
this week with his people.
Mrs. P. H. Morgan, Of Henderson.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Fl.
Fenner, this week.
We failed to state last week that
Mrs. ]. T. Gregory and Miss Jessie
left for trip to the Bermuda
Islands, and were to meet Mr..
Fletcher H. Gregory in New York,
who left on Sunday, March 5th.
Master Edward Travis, who has
acted in the capacity of page to the
Senate at the State Capitol during
this session, is home again to the
delight of his many friends.
Mrs. Joe Braswell and daughter,
Miss Margaret, Of Whitakers, stop
ped over a few hours here last Sat
urday enroute to Scotland Neck to
see Mrs Mills.
Mr.. Dow Wick, a former Halifax
man but now of Enfield, spent last
Friday here.
Mr.. w. D. Wilcox spent Sunday
in Weldon and reports having most
delightful day.
Mr.. Jack Jones, of Tillery, spent
Sunday here with friends.
Mr.. Harry w. Gowan is spending
a few days at home after a prolong-
ed business trip.
Miss Esther Howerton has return
ed from Richmond, where she has
been for some weeks, very much I'M,
proved.
Mr.. George A. Hux spent two 0,
three days last week in Baltimore
, making purchases of merchandise.
Miss Leonora Howerton has re
turned from Richmond, where she
spent several days with relatives.
} Mr.. George Stephenson, who /:
with the A. C. L. at Rocky Mount
!; spent Sunday and Monday with hi!
family.
Mr.. w. j. King, of Norfolk, was ;
| caller here few days ago.