Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-13

ing several available sites near
railroads and highways.
The people of Scotland Neck
are friendly and cooperative.
More than rs high-class mer-
chants welcome good citizens
to their midst. The streets are
nicely paved, the main street
of Scotland Neck being one of
the widest in the South. The
school systems are modern in ev-
cry respect and the religious life
embraces the leading churches.
The wooded sections in and near
Scotland Neck offer a sports
mans paradise, while fishing in
the nearby streams and the Roa-
noke River is excellent.
Enfield
Enfield is situated on the At
lantic Coastal Highway. U. S.
highway sol and State Highway
n c. 481. Rich in historical lore
and tradition, Enfield, one of
the oldest towns in North Caro-
lima, boasts with pride of her
part in all affairs Of the ma
ton. Formerly the county seat
of Edgecombe County from
which Halifax County was form
ed, various decades since that
period have seen Enfield repre-
sented in all affairs of note. The
scene of various British occupa-
tions, Enfield was visited during
those years by both the British
commander, Lord Cornwahs and
the American General, George
Washington. 1t was at Enfield
that the great patriot Lafayette
from the veranda of home still
standing, made speech that
did much to fire the enthusiasm
of the tired troops. In later
years in the War Between the
States the citizens of Enfield and
Halifax were the first to volun-
teer and the last to leave the
scenes of battle Much of the
| preparation for the drawing up
of the resolution instructing the
delegates to the first Continen-
tai Congress in North Carolina
to vote for a national declara-
ton of independence was prepar-
ed in this city. For thirty years
preceding the outbreak of the
Civil War, Halifax County had
more influence in national af
fairs than any other county in
North Carolina. Enfield furnish
ed the only United States Sena-
tor from the county who was a
member of the Presidents Cab
met during that period. John
Branch of Enfield was elected
Senator In 1928 and reelected in
1879. He was also later Cover
nor of North Carolina. Spear
Whitaker of Enfield was elected
Attorney General in 1912.
The city of Enfield is in a rich
agricultural belt with immense
industries in few miles in many
directions. Exceptional business
opportunities to the manufacture
er and business man are offered
IN this city. The climate is mild
this offering an enjoyable and
healthful place in which to live
LittletOn
Littleton is three miles from
the famous Panacea Springs. the
water from these mineral springs
IS pronounced by reputable phv-
slclans to have wonderful cura-
tive qualities. Excellent raj sad
facilities with the NorfolkI3ir-
mlngham line of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway connecting at
Weldon with the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway directly to Rich
mond and the North and a con-
Meeting line at Norlina with the
New York-Florida main line of
the Seaboard. Freight service
to all markets is offered, and
sources of material are avail
able and inexpensive. 1t offers
splendid opportunities for over
all and shirt factories, hosiery
and rayon mills, sheeting and silk
mills, porch and kitchen furni-
ture plants, paper mills, etc. It
offers exceptional opportunities
for capitalists in building a san
itarium and resort hotel at the
famous Panacea Springs.
| Thara ic an abundance of ay-