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The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1882-05-27
Mrs. Davenport's Dilemma.

Mr.. Davenport hated society, but
Mrs. Davenport adored it, and so like
amiable married people they agreed to
differ, and each to go their own way,
quite cordially enjoying, after the
battle was over, narrating to each
other what had happened, and count
ing up the dead and wounded. When
Mrs. Davenport was very young Mr..
Davenport had carefully accompanied
fer to her carriage, and sent her maid
to take care of her, and had himself
sat up to receive her when she re-
turned. But as she grew older this
sensitive care relaxed, and as he found
that she was quite content to 60 alone,
he allowed her to do SO, with the
family coacbman on the box. She in
her turn was entirely determined that
he should not be deprived of his natu-
raj rest, but should allow some lesser
and more youthful satellite to sit up
and watch for her as she came home
AStO iAOAA OPSA@ VA O%AAs
There had been talk of a night key,
but Mrs. Davenport thought that
looked too masculine, and she also had
a suspicion that she should never
learn how to use it. It is secret
difficult of solution to the feminine
mind, that of latch key. So Mrs.
Davenport, strong in the confidence of
her husbands love, serene of con-
science, and enjoying the devotion of
large family of servants, who loved
her, went off to Mrs. Appleby's ball,
on the evening of November 18th,
looking lovely.
The ball was a large and fine one,
and Mrs. Davenport enjoyed it. She
would have left at one o'clock, but
that Herr Won Dergmans, the German
philologist, was presented to her, and
talked SO well, and was SO evidently
inspired by her bright eyes, that she
stayed on; and then the hostess had
the great singer, Larumburlnani, who
must be spoken to in italian, and
Mrs. Davenport spoke Italian with
the true Tuscan purity. gs-. y y -. +.
So she left the ball very late. Stick
nell, her coachman, was sleepy and
cross, and at er depositing her at her
number (whi III is thirty line by the
way) he drove off very quickly. 1t
was a fine night. Mrs. Davenport
liked to look at the stais, and she
gazed upadmiringly, almost regretting
to leave scene which decidedly paled
the orname ntation of the ball room
ceiling she had just left.
She was destined to see great deal
more of these same stars than she had
bargained for on that particular night,
poor woman!
She rung sharply. Nobody came.
She rang, rang again and again, but
nobody came. Mrs. Davenport began
to feel chilly about the feet, which
were delicately clad in white satin
slippers and silK stockings.
z She wrapped her fur clock about her
and looked up 1T number thirty-nine,
her own familiar prownstone house.
Not sign of movement, although the
gas burned in the hall. She rang and
rang, No response. And then she
realized that she was locked out, that
everybody was asleep, and that there
she smighf stay the rest Of the night.
She remembered, alas, too late. that
she had trusted to her waiter, a gen.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1882-05-27

THE SENTINEL has larger circulation
than 0ng aoeekly paper published in this
eity (acith one erception). This statement
ue are prepared to 0erfy at dny time.
advertisers Ui do aoeL to remember this
fact. as our ddUertasang rates are loaoer
than those of any other newspaper Of equal
circulation.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1882-05-27

Sanford Coyler has been arrested at
indianapolis for manufacturing and
psssing counterfeit scent nickel coin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

They have three churches. and are
proud of their bells, SO there is an inces-
SAINT jingling, but more particularly be.
tween early eve and the time for christian
people TO retire.
The other ut, to have little fun,
some nau4n,y boys stretched wires across
the sidewalk Of the street leading to the
First Baptist, and 1t was amusing. as
well as a study, to note the difference in
their ordinations as they tumbled.
The juveniles have maugurated a new
way: to me, in which they surprise their
friends.
On Thursdsy evening they sssurprised:'
one OF them completely, taking the re-
1fesnments, cream and cake with them.
''Oh, we had big time ~ is the reply
Of every ono, when asked about the
party.
Mr.. Geo. Manning has gone to Hender-
son to live. Sorry to lose you ''Georgie."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
To the Voters of Halifax County

1t is known to you that on the first Mon
day in August last. was elected by the
board of Magistrates Commissioner for
the county for two years next ensuing,
commencing with the first Monday ofDe-
cember next. That position | neither
sought nor desired, but felt greatly COM
plimented that should be chosen by so
ilattering a vote to such an important
trust, and being willing at all times to
discharge my full duty as a citizen. when
the sacrifice is not too great | express
my Willingness to accept the position.
But Fellow Citizens: The office Of
Register of Deeds is to be filed, an office
of equal Importance. of greater RESPONSE
bility. and more profitable. That office
/ want, and for that office I am q candi-
date. If am defeated. | shall qualify
on the first Monday of December as a
County Commissioner If elected, shall
by law be Clerk eX oflcio to the Board
of Commissioners and the Board will have
the benefit of whatever former experience
| may have attained in the management
of county affairs. | am, Fellow Citizens,
Very truly your obedient servant
J NJ. GRIzzARD.
Halifax, N. c., Sept. 18th, 1892.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

from the road bed, and the train came
safely INTO town.
We learn that about Palmyra the Storm
was even more severe than in this place.
and gentle,nal f.om there asst Monday
says that boat riding was Scod IN the
streets Saturdays ard the water was up to
the counters in many of the stores. A
great many fences and bridges were wash
ed away and we hear of several mill dams
that were broken. 1t is almost impossi
BILE to estimate damage done by the rain
and wind, indeed. it will never be known.
We learn that several gentlemen who lad
gone to Whites mill pond Friday were
caught in the rain, and that they remain
Greater portion of the day Rugged
CD 'h0 - in The pond,m gar
up under the trees
ments rather light and thin fox sh!s sea-
SOD of the year; but of course they en-
ioyed it:
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EQUINOX STORM.
HEAVY FALL OF RAIN-FENCI;S,
Bridges AND MILL DAMS WASHED
AWAI-GROES DAMAGED
TRAINS DELAYED,
&C, &c.

This section was visited by one Of the
heaviest storms last Friday night thai
AS been known since 1912. Early Fri
day informing the clouds were t,arn and
tArcatning. and about nine o"clocN the
rain commenced to fall. and continued u
pour down III torrents all day. When
night came On the rain increased. and
abouSeight Or nine tie wind rose and the
dread artillery Of heaven rum blcd om'-
nously followed by vivid flashes of Ii ~h,-
uing, or probably we should say TIE
iigatning was followed by the thunder. a.
it is generally conceled that the thunder
comes after the flash Of the lightning. W e
have witnessed storms and we have seen
it rain, but never before have we heard OF
or seen a storm Of such duration. The
very flood gates of heaven seemed to have
opened, and all auring the entire night
the storm ragged with unaba,cd fn,v. Ger
oldest inhabitant has not seen srch a T.: IN
since 1872, and he say the one laSt Frl-
day night was certainly the most severe
since chat time. Mr.. James Smith, W no
generally measures the fall of rain and
reports to the weather bnrcau al W2sh
ington, Informs Us thitt II, 5n- 100 inches
OF rain tell last Friday and F';day n;ah,.
which IS equal 10 about the average tall
of rain for any three mon,ns dr..ng the
year. The crops were S"ea;'y DAMAGED
and cote n picking has been eel y ed. The
train could not run Sa. IrdHy owing to
the fact at Il p":,lnn OF &c ,tac> wa
inundated. and the "ac;ncer ce.s Decd io
main On re otici side o. ,hc sv:mp.
TIE track was pulled in place la, Mon
day: however, it having been washed
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

A COUGH, COLD OR SORE THROAE
should be stopped. Neglect frequently
results in All Incurablc Lung Disease or
Consumption, Browns BRONCHIAL
TROCHEs do not disorder the stomach
like cough svrups and balsams, but act
directly on the inhamed parts, ellaying
irritation. give relief in Asthilla, Brqnehi-
tbs. Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speak
ers are subject to. For thirty years
Browns bronchial Troches have been
recommended by physicians, and have
always given perfect satisfaction. Having
been tested by wide and constant use Tor
nearly an entire generation. they have at
tanned wcll-meritcd rank among, the few
staple remedies of the age. Sold at %
cents a box everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE farm containing about
N 500 acres situated near the Win, ii,gr-
ton and Weldon Railroad. and within
four miles Of Enfield \ bout $50 acres
are well improved and is adapted to cot
ton, wheat oats ami earn. The whole
tract is well watcrcd AMI timbcrel. i
las a comfortable dwelling ara all
necessary ont houses. cotton gin. &c
intending to remove 10 the '-ctera par;
the State offer this rslil: Dc farm FOR
dc on easy terms. Call on ) address.
ID. +. BIZ Ii.
6-tf Enfield, n. c.
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Take Carraway's Liver Pills to keep
off Malaria

MOTHERS. MoTIIrRS,. MoTHERs..!.,
Are vou disturbed at night AM broken Of
yonr rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with the exeruciating pain Of cut
ting teeth: II so. go at once and get a
bottle Of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t viii relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately -depend upon
it; there is no mistake about it There is
not ii mother on earth who has used it..
who will not tell you at once that it will
regulate the bowels. and give rest to the
mother, and relief and health to the child,
operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe
to use in all cases, and pleasant to the
taste. and is the prescription Of one Of the
nurses il the United States. Sold every
where. 25 cents bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

PoWNSHIP Observation-Disclosures to =
/ OF the Chairman OF Caledonia Town
b Dem Ocratic EX. Committee. meet
EgS.s held i'll pittman S Hall last Sat
hy for the purpose of electing delegates
EouHty Convention which is to meet
Ehe town Of Halifax Oh Tuesday, Dc
Pr 3ri. DR.. r. Vi. Johnson was
f. t. the c:air and ID. T.. Stainback
ed as secretary. Dr.. johnson ex-
nic,I the object OF the meeting ana sand
Rlnations were III order. Mr.. 4. Il.
d., ST., took the floor and SAID that
pnnc!! a. there were so few present.
b. to Superior Court being in session
Ebad weather, it might be desirable to
Eponc the election anti! next Saturday.
Mas sorry to sec 30 few present ant.
r. 50 little interest taken i'll p0liticHi
tiers as was taken in Halifax county.
kaid he did not know what to think OF
pn who could say he was Indifferent
nc issues before the country. He
he had been west and knew that tie
erals had no showing there. 1t was
1 IN the east and he urged united &C
and said unless the people Of this
pty aroused from their indifference
the Liberals and Radicals would ..oll
20o majority. Clingman and johnson
e chronic Office, seekers and had no
Owing. Capt. Day, he said, had
ed the people Il short time ago to vote
BIN as a Democrat, and now that he
burned his back upon the party and
ed Liberal the people could have 10
idonce i'll him Mir. Smith made a
PM speech which was calculated TO
puch good. His motion to postpone
fIon Of Delegates prevailed and the
ihg at.oui1tcd until rcxt SATURDAY
rnoon at ) o'clock. Every voter in
township Is urged to come out
hptly next Eat tyGay.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

ROLL OF HoNoR.-The following pu-
pills in Greenwood School have recited
thirty perfect lessons during the week
ending September 22ud, 1882:
Eva Alsbrook, Eta Alsbrook, Paul
Kitchin, Lizzie Steptoe, Mamie Bell,
Rosa Lee Alsbrook. Gertie kitchin, Fred
Gray. Floyd Bell, Minnie Dunn. Amelia
Ha?rell, Frank Vaughn.
MISS SPEED. Principal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
W indsol', y. c..

FALL People will cry ''hard
timts.'' bat Notwithstanding this our
merchants are prep9 RAG for Il heavy ,all
trade Our large stores are filed with
goods. the shelves and counters are all
loaded and the piices are reasonable. No
town eau or does offer better Inducements
to the ia: ming community than Scotland
Neck. Here we haze market for your
cotton and all country produce. The
Railroad is completed and ready to take
your cotton TO market. Our merchants
are fully abreast with the spirit Of the
times, and will pay the highest cash
prices for all country produce and then
sell you goods as cheap as you can buy
III smalf quantities i'll any northern city
We want to sec our town build up. and
our business men want 1t to build up.
We say to each and all Of our readers,
come to Scotland Neck this fall. Bring
on. your cotton, your corn, your wood,
your beef and every thing you have to
sell. This is good market and the peo-
pie hsing>in the country have only to try
il and then they Will be convinced We
want Things lively, 50 come along every
body and let us have the liveliest town Iii
,he East.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
FOR SAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Ii
the Superior Court.
Halifax County.

William Scott
Against
Jane Scott.
In this acton the plaintiff seeks di-
vorcc from the defendant and it appear
ing by affidavit i'll the cause that the de-
fendant cannot, alter due diligence, be
found i'll the State.
1t is ordered that publication be made
once a week for six weeks successive IL
LIE Comm ~ W ;:AITH, q newspaper
published i'll the town OF Sc .ttaud Neck.
notifying the defendant TO appear at The
Gext term Of the Superior Court OF
Halifax at the Court House on the third
Monday in September. 1882. then and
there to answer or demur to the complain;
or Judgment will be rendered according
70 the relief demanded therein,
Witness, John L. Gregory, Clerk Of
said Court at his office in Halifax under
seal of said Court, this 18th day O.
August, 1882.
JOHN 7. GREGORY.
Clerk Superior Court
Branch 4 Bell, !
a ttO'S.
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TO ''-'
For the commonwealth

Thou hast cast off the heatt that | gave
thee,
A heart but too truly thine own,
Thou hast bG me forever to leave thee,
And weep IN my sadness alone.
All! how dark will my life be without thee,
A life full OF sorrow and pain,
And while all beams so brightly about
thee,
I'll never know sunshine again.
Oh that image I'll sacredly cherish,
My poor hearts tirsteidol and last,
And enthroned as its queen nee to perish
Till life and its sorrows be past.
And though deep in my breast ever hid
den,
That love dear secret I'll keep,
Will old memories rush = me unhidd>SA
And unfold the bright PAST -eeep:
CECIL AFTON.'
Windsor, n. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
Personals

Messrs- G.. J. Hunter and J. II. Sher-
rod, of Hamilton, were in town Sunday.
Miss Julia Perry lctr 49,.
Cobton, to take charge Of a school near
that place.
Judge Almond 4. Mckoy was in town
last Sunday, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Dunn.
Rev. P. G. Lester. of Virginia, is spend
ing few days in town, the guest OF
Mr.. J. c. Pittman. ....
Mr.. Spier Whitaker, of Raleigh, spent
last Sunday in town and was the guest oil
DR.. and Mrs. W. r. Wood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
KANT,
CHEMICALS. ETC.

We sell the ,ovc either .or casa or
Cotton. ,
We always end avol % awe statesmen
of cAasao.e poittcAeS,,
At preset sc nave vi II Us AitIHlh
NJ DcWtsIL, =, LILLE joSEY, aad - NJ NILE
p1rr.;MAS, who viii De pleased - "ait
on Gus 5olners a. all times.
About two years aso we purchased the
LARGO br;ck Corn and Wheat Mill
from Hon. W. II. Kitchln. and at con-
siderable addition to the first cost we
have nut it in condition to make tirstrate
Meal and Flour. and this we guarantee 10
do for all who will give US trial.
At the Mill we constantly keep sup
NV Of freshly ground Meal. which will DO
sold at the lowest cash prices or e1-
changed for corn. .,..
In addition to our grinding 1acllltles
we run during the Cotton season,
Teco Sirty Suag Brorn Gins,
with Condensers. and will gin for the
lowest market price.
We also pay the highest prsees
for Seed Cotton.
The whole Milling Department IS un.
,le1 the Sur .crintclldcnce o. w. f. Whit
more. Es,lr.. known Throughout this en-.
tire cou,tr for his goo fellowship and
fair 'iea ing to all
.Nalh Biggs 8 Ca.
l:u, iott ant Main street.
SCOTLAND NECK. N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

n. b. Josey Il Co. have full line Of Do
mestlc sewing machines. They offer to
exchange for second hand machines.
These they sell very cheap.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
NOTICE.

WE have one hundred town lots for
" sale in this town Some Of tiem
are very desirable This is a rapidly
growing town. and p rs"ns Wis: ing to
secure COOL p3accS for -a>ilence~ > al bas
iness sta4t;s@ Nd ., maze 900 'ayeSt-
,ney.ts. viii do vel ia s:;., oil rs
KlTCiii-, y g. MI.
Ink, ,tb 1880
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

MARRIED.-The wedding bells rmg
gayly last Thursday evening in the good
old town of Halifax and Mr.. J. e. Butts,
the happiest groom alive. led to the hymell-
ial altar the beautiful and accomplished
Miss Lula, daughter of Capt. J. y. GrlZ-
zard. the Rev. W. L. Cunniggin. i'll most
impressive manner, spoke the words
which caused two hearts to beat as one.
The ceremony took place in the M. E.
church and was witnessed by large
crowd oft the friends Of the happy young
couple. After the officiating minister
pronounced them man and wife, they. &c
companied by their friends and attendants,
repaired to the Southern Hotel, where an
elegant repast had been prepared land ''all
went merry as a marriage bell. The
young people thoroughly enjoyed them
selves until the wee sna hour OF the
morning. The best wishes of the Con-
MoNwEAI.TH attend this happy couple
through life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
Notice of Registration.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COM.IIS-
sIONERS Of HALIFAX COUNTY,
Sent 18th 1880

1t is ordered by the Board that a new
Registration of the voters for the county
of Halifax. be held before the election to
be held on the 18th day of November next,
and that notice of the same be posted in
each township of the county and be pub
lislled in the Roanoke News and COM
MoNwEALTH, tive Nv ZIP rs lbllshed
in tll.s. .Jtslt,y OF Halifax, for thirty eys.
r. ;. LEWIS, Clerk
Govt ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
VALUABLE
FARM FOR SALE.

" ISHING to devote my attention to
w ether has mess. [ offer for sale that
val liable fdrui known 81 tilo old Green
wood place containing 2GS Acres, lSo Of
which are open and in high
state Of ltivation. 123
acres of as good cotton laal Us there Is
in the State. The soil is also adap: el to
wheat and clover. with low grounds to
make sufficient corn for the use of the
plantoton. There is D fine dwelling con
tanning Rooms. with Dining-ronm and
Kitchen attached. The whole farm IS
undcr a good :cncc. half Of which is plank
walling. 1t has all necessary out build
jnos, ali Of which are comparatively new,
nclu ling itenant l,nses. four Of which
are plastcrcl and white washed. VIII
scll tac farm Wit! stock. crop &C., or
separately !!'his place il adjacent to the
town of Scotland Neck and partly with
in the corporate limits, q live and thrifty
town with a branch OF the " i W R r
just completed and to which place trains
are now running regularly. There Is
also a good school on the premises I'M
leg the control and instruction Of Miss
Saiiie Speed, vh Sc last session closed
with u pupils. and has just opened with
very ilatteling prospects. Also IN sight
of ) churches, viz: Primitive Baptist,
Missionary Baptist, Methodist, Episco-
palian and Catholic. Anyone wishing to
invest in such property will do well te
come and examine the premises for them
selves ! invite inspection OF the preser
crop Terms will be made lib eral a,lC
easy
EDMONDSON.
) I'm Scotland Neck, n G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
NOAH BIGGS. r. Glossy,
Established 1867.

WE have been before the public for
w fifteen years, and have always en-
deavored to give satisfaction both as to
goods and prices, and can say Low thai
enlarged facilities enable us to 10 move
in both respects than ever before.
Returning thanks for past patrp,age
we wish to say that we will sell goods Tor
cash as low as they can be bought else
where, or we will quit the market.
To all RESPONSIBLE parties, and those
who will make us secure. who wish to
buy on time we will sell goods as low as
any house in North Carolina will on the
same terms.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28
/ wi Pl- e wi ENTS

We also make speciality OF Niles
celebrated Handmade ohoes Tor uehtle'
men. Ladies and Misses.
Any article not found m stock. lang ana
hv MS at a very small advance on New
We are also agents for Browns Cot
70, Gms Feeders and Condcnsers. which
dcservcdly stand first in the catalogue OF
such implements. r..,s
In our office may be found Catalogues
and Designs of Eosn a'>aonaes, Tiilch
we will order for parties wishing thea'
at Designers prices. H..
We are agents for several leading
brands of Fertilizers. among them
PATAPSCO GUANO,
WHANN'S SUPERPilO ,. IA rE,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

WUANN'S SUPERPlIO J.. Ia II
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

We had another heavy rain, Tuesday.
Carraway's Liver Pills are safe relia-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

Register. Register.
Let every body register.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-09-28

Halifax, N. c., Sept. 18th, 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-19

LOCAL BREVITIES.

me venerable Ex-Governor VIM. Smith
OF Narrenton. VA. is in Washington.
There were y" cases ut police headquar-
telS this morning.
Attention is called to the advertisements
OF real estate sales to take place tomorrow.
Mr.. Arthur Dixon and his sister, Mrs.
Thomas, of Louisville, Ky, are here on ::
visit TO their father, Mr.. }. A. Dixon.
The barkintine Ada J. Bonner arrived to
Messrs. F. 4. Reed 4 Co., from Baltimore.
to lead rooperage for Cuha this morning
The steamer Mary Washington left the
dock foot OF Prince sleeSt where she has been
thoroughly urcrhaulcd. for Washington this
morning.
Material is being collected for the abate-
ment of the nuisance ut the corner Of Came
ron and Henry streets. \ brick gutter has
been ordered to be put in at that point by
the Board Of Health
1t is reported that Il section boss at Char
lottesvlle, Il few days ago, shot and severly
wounded Il colored man in his employ. The
difficulty is said to have originated in dis
pute over the amount of wages due the col
orcd man.