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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-09-01

A type written circular letter
is being distributed over the
state from Boise, which advises
the Democrats of Idaho indorse
Senator Dubois for reelection
and make a com bination with tie
silver Republicans on q state
ticket. The circular is unsigned
but without doubt it is the result
of a joint effort of Dubois and
certain Dubois Democrats of
The circular is as follows
DUTY of Democrats. TO the
loyal silver Democrats; in view
of the great figat which Senator
Dubois has made for silver, and
il view of the condition of the
Democratic party in this state, it
has seemed proper on the part of
some to suggest the propriety of
the Democrats of this state in
dorsing Senator Dubois for the
United States senate. 1t is now
pretty clear that he will have
charge Of the western campaign
for the Democratic ticket, and
time itself must naturally bring
him in full harmony with the
Democratic party. The Demo
cratic party of this state is Look
ing for some leader of national
reputation to shape and solidify
their forces. We have a number
of good, strong, able men, but,
it will be admitted that they are
not either anxious, or by train
ling, fitted for the United States
senatorship. We can well afford
10 consider so great an acquisi-
ton as Senator Dubois as his
personal following to our party,
and it will insure success to the
party for years TO come.
Another thing should be con.
sidered: The Democratic party
cannot win alone, and any ALI
ance with the Populist party viii
be injurious for years, although
it may bring temporary success
and especially an alliance which
would result in sending a Popu
list United States senator to tbs
senate. 1t is admitted amons
all, that when it goes abroad tina
a state is dominated by the Pop
ulist influence that it means
practical boycott of the stat
by investors, capitalists and con
sentative business men. w
cannot afford to be instrumental
in bringing about such condi
ton of affairs for our state. ]
would come home to US in th
future. Clagett or Ruick in til
senate, and Gum in the congress-
would place Idaho alongside c
Kansas and other states whic
have felt the influence of sue
reigns. Whether it is true, c
untrue, Populists have come
be associated with misrule, II
pudiation and lawlessness an
patriotic citizens who have Ii
future of our state at heart, cal
not afford to notify the worl
that such a people are sufficien
ly dominant in this state to e.
title them to recognition.
Of course, we must expect o.
position in this, but our duty
clear. Certain parties will o
pose it because they do not loo
= to the future interest of Il
party, but are looking for imm
Ct date returns and hoping tn
Yer
, lightning will strike. But Il
ut
u rank and file should understal
an.
ms this matter, and when they on
be
lge understand it, will act upon it.
lTd Respectfully,
IS. COMMITTEE.
Dated July 31st. 1896.
. The most significant feature
this circular is that it shows 1
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1896-09-01
Dated July 31st. 1896.

The most significant feature OF
this circular is that it shows the
dishonesty AMI insincerity OF
Senator Dubois professions in
favor of a union of all the silver
forces of the state as nothing
else could. While p~ete lding to
North Idaho people that he is in
favor of such union. he is plan
ming with certain Democrats Of
South Idaho to bring about
rupture between the Democrats
and Populists, making a union
of silver forces out of the ques
ton.
The effort to prove that Sena
tor Dubois is a Democrat ant
that he is specially fitted for tn
senatorship is the amusing par
of the circular. In q speed
here Saturday night be distinct
lily stated that he is still Repub
llican. At Lewiston he declare
that he had not left the part,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
A Case in Point.

A Case in Point.
"Huckleberries have been profitable
this year. They have sold at from III
to Is cents on the Northern markets
and have brought many a dollar to
this community. The Democrat
is told of pigeon that came into cap
tivitv in a peculiar manner at the
home of Mr.. G. w. Hobbs in Halls
It lighted at the we'll and in undertak-
ing to drink water from a stone churn
standing there fell into the churn and
could not get out. It was captured
and around one of its legs was brass
band with the number % upon it. II
was beautiful blue pigeon and evil
IDENTITY is missing from some cote per.
| haps In not distant city"
The Wilmington Star Of 26th print
ed the foregoing Item and credit
ed to the "Scotland Neck Democrat.
There have been no huckleberries
hipped fro m this market in forty years
as we have heard of, and the pigeon
story we read in the Clinton Democrat
several days ago.
Some have said they could not sex
our reasons for changing the name O
this paper back to THE COMMON
WEALTH. One of the reasons tina
we assigned was the fact that there
are ten or dozen papers in tn
State named "The Democrat" which
made confusion sometimes and tb'
news item the Star took from the Clinton
Democrat and credited to the Scotland
Neck Democrat, was such clear case II
! polnt we take this much space to let
explain itself.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

A Colonial Tea.
The town of Halifax was enlivened
by Colonial Tea last week. We take
the following news item from the Hal
flax correspondence to the Norfolk
Virginian
"The ladies gave Colonial Tea"
at the Southern Hotel last Tuesday
evening for the benefit OF the Baptist
Church. The long verandas of the ho-
tel were beautifully illuminated with
japanese lanterns. The large dining
room, decorated for the occasion by the
young ladies, was filled with the beau
tv and talent of our historic town, so
long celebrated for it's lovely women
and gallant beaux. An important
feature OF the evening was the repre-
sentatlon by Mr.. Will Fenner and Miss
Nettie Gillian of General and Lady
Washington, while the young ladies
with powdered hair, we'll represented
Colonial Bellies. Miss Lou Hill pre-
sided at the plano, accompanying
Messrs. Gary, Froelich and Moore, and
the music did great credit to our home
talent. It was both pleasant and
profitable evening. The ladies desire
to hank the public for their liberal
patronage given on that occasion"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
OBITUARY.

At his home in Halifax, June 9th,
1896, T. G. Jenkins departed this life
after a brief illness of one week. The de-
ceased was a devoted husband and a
loving and gentle father, he was man
of kind heart and generous, loving and
faithful disposition. Such a character
endeared him to old, young, rich and
poor. He knew his duty and knowing
it, he feared not to do it. Such was
his need of praise during lie and never
will it be withheld from him now that
he has gone to his reward in Heaven.
Called away thus early from an &C
tive christian life, we'll may it be said,
he fought good fight, he finished his
course. he kept the faith, henceforth
there is laid up tor him a crown OF
righteousness.
He leaves devoted wife and four
little children who are greatly bowed
down with grief. May they bow in
submission to Gods will and believe
that, "Whom the Lord loveth He
chasteneth." In the name of all that
is good, bless his memory, his friends
and brethren may we'll say, God be
praised for such life as was his.
J. F. 3.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
MOT ECE!

IN pursuance Of an order made in
the special proceedings. now pending
IN he Superior court OF Halifax Coun-
". y. c., entitled Mamie E. LYMAN
and others, vs.. Robert LYMAN and wife
and others, I VIII, on the 1Ith day OF
July, 1896, in the town OF Scotland
Neck. n c., sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, that tract Of land
known as the old John r. Lyman
home place, lying in Halifax County,
adjoining the lands OF F. N. MiZell, the
John Watson land, Brantley Currie
and others, containing 1OS acres more
OF less, being the same land on which
said John +. LYMAN resided at his
death. Terms of sale: Ono-half cash.
balance on The first day OF January,
1897, title retained TIL all purchase
money is raid. The land is sold for
PARTITION. This June 9Th 1886.
CLAUDE. kITCIIIN.
GIL >. Com missioner
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

CArARRH CANNOT BE CURED
with heal applications. as they cannot
reach The seat Of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease. ans:
In order to cure it you must take inter
nal remedies Halls Catarrh Care is
taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
C.tarrh Cure is not quack medicine
It was prescribed by one of the beSi
physicians Ill this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mocus surfaces.
The perfect combination Of the two in
grediets is what produces such wonder
fnl results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHEVY & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Don't Stop Tobacco.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF
WHILE USING IT.

The tobacco habit grows on a man
until his nervous system IS seriously af-
fected, i,npairing health. comfort and
happiness. To quit suddenly is too Sc
we're shock to the system, as tobacco
to an lnveterate user becomes stimu-
liant that his system continually Graves.
"Baco-C euro" is a scientific cure for tho
tobacco habit, in all Its forms, carefully
compounded after the formula of an
eminent Berlin physician who has used
it in his private practice since 1872, with
out failure. 1t Is purely vegetab'
and guaranteed perfectly harmless. You
can use all the tobacco you want while
taking "Baco-C euro" twill notify you
when to stop. We give written guar
antee to cure permanently any case with
three boxes, or refund the money with
10 per cent. interest. "Daco-Curo" is
not substitute, but scientific cure,
that cures without the aid OF will pow
er and with no inconvenience. 1t
leaves the system rs pure and free from
nicotine as the day you took your first
chew or smoke.
CURED BY RACO-CCRO AND GAINED THIR-
TY POUNDS.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the
~ ginais of which are on file and open to
..spection, the following is presented:
Clayton, Nevada Co., Ark. Jan. 90. 1895.
Eureka Chemical d Mfg, Co., La Cross,
iWls.-Gentlemen For forty years I
used tobacco i'm all its forms For twen-
ty five years Of that time was great
sufferer from general debility and heart
disease. For fifteen years I tried 10
quit, but couldn't. took various rem
edies, among Others "No-TO- BAG" "The
Indian Tobacco Antidote," "Double
Chloride of Cold" ETC., etc, but none
of them did me the least bit OF good.
Finally, however I purchased a box OF
your "BacO-Curo" and it has entirely
cured me of the habit in all its forms
and / have increased thirty pounds in
weight and am relieved from all The
numerous aches and pains OF body and
mind. could write quire of paper
upon my changed feelings and condi-
ton.
Yours respectfully, p. II. MARErRY.
Pastor G. Z. Church, Clayton, Ark.
Sold by all druggists at $lOO per box
three boxes, (thirty days treatmenD,
$3.50 with iron-clad, written guarantee,
or sent direct upon receipt of price.
Write for booklet and proofs. Eureka
Chemical & Mfg. Co., La Crosse. Wis,
and Boston. Mass. 4 lG I'm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Death of Mr.. ] Il. Staten.

Mr. J.R. Staten who lived at the
NJ. D. Allsbrook place near town, died
Wednesday July L, at 9 O'Clock aged
about@37 years. He was taken sick
inst one week before he died but was
ND and about his business until Satur-
day. He fell with a dizziness OF the
head and grew worse until his death.
Deceased leaves a wife, and there
were three children, but one died the
day before the father and was corpse
IN the house at the time of his death
The community sympathlze deeply
with the stricken family in this sore
and sudden afflction.
We learned of the death just before
going to press and have not time
or space for further notice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02


! CUT HIS FOOT.-Master Reginald
Gray had the misfortune to cut hi:
foot right badly few days ago.
THE COMMONWEALTH thanks Mr.
Bennett Allsbrook for a mess OF greer
corn for dinner to-day. He is Away.
the first to put corn on the market.
! MUcH 1NPRoyED-Mr. J. II. Hop
kins has recently made much improve
ment in the appearance of his dwelling
on the east SIDE of Greenwood street.
! PAINFULLY HURT.-Mr. J. f. Wool.
ard while shoeing mule few DAYS
ago was struck on the nose by the
mules knee and painfully hurt. His
nose was broken by the blow but 1t
was not serious beyond the pain.
! TIE tNIvERsITY-This Institution
is steadily growing in popularity, pat
ronage and efficiency. The enrolment
this year is the largest in its history.
! See advertisement which offers scho!-
arships and loans Tor the needy.
| DIED AT sEvENTY.-Mr. Walter Ed
mondson died at his home Ill Palmyra
! Sunday, June 2Sth, aged about seven
! ty years. He had been Il great sufferer
with chrome rheumatism for many
years.
NORFOLK CoLLEGE.-We call special
attention to the advertisement of Nor
folk College for young ladies. 1t Is a
first-class school, and is IN easy reach Of
all Eastern Carolina girls. Those who
have gone from this community are
pleased and say good words for it.
SERVED IN TWO wARs.-While in
Tarboro recently Mr.. Dempsey Thorne
was pointed out to us as one Of three
brothers who served in the Mexican
war and also IN the war between the
States. His mother. Mrs Betsy Thorne,
lives with him. She is nlnetv-six
years old. reared five sons, three Of
whom are now living and served
in the two wars as stated above.
DEATH OF TWO 1NFANTS.-Tuesd:sy
June 80 the infant child Of Mr.. J. g.
Jones died and also the infant of Mr.
and Mrs. j. s. Staten. Mr.. Jones had
the misfortune to lose his wife recent:
and his friends sympathize with him
in this new -afiiiction. Mr.. Staten is
himself very low and at this writing it
is not thought that he will live. HIS
family have the sympathy of the COM
mlnity also.
TRINITY CoLLEGE.--Trinity College
adyertises IN this issue. The pas:
year has been q year Of great success
in college work. Trinity College j.:
reaching and Influencing the intellect
ual life of North Carolina to a mar
velous degree. It's faculty has deliver
ed more than a hundred lectures IL
this and other States during the past
year. The courses Of study are up to
the best standards of college work.
L offers to its students opportunities
not to be found elsewhere. Young
men are brought in contact with the
best cultural life, the most successful
business enterprises, and have the best
opportunity to become acquainted
with the leading men of the State.
Expenses are very low, though the ar-
pointments of the college are most
modern. Extrayagant athletics are
not allowed, No opportunity is lost to
build up the highest cultural life.
Young men going to college would de-
we'll to examine the catalogue Of Trim
ity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Sunday-Schoo1 Meeting.

Enfield township Sunday-schooI con
yent,on was held at DawsOn's last Sun
day. There was large crowd in at
tendance and an interesting programme
rendered. Nir. S. s. Alsop was chair
man Of the meeting and Mr.. L. T
Whitaker was secretary. Abundan
dinner was on the ground and the
great crowd WAS we'll fed.
The writer was not present at the at
ternoon session and does not know thu
place appointed for the next conven
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
His First Retreat.

Mr.. Spier Whitaker was in town last
Friday, and when he heard it announc-
ed who were the nominees of the State
Democratic convention, he said, at is
a strong ticket"
4 friend of his said to him, "I'm sur
prlsed that you did not stay IN Raleigh
during the convention. Couldn't yor
stand the Democrats? It's the frs!
time have ever known you to retreat.
Mr.. Whitaker smiled good natured',
and said he was under necessity OF be
ing away on private business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
AFTERNOON WEDDING
MISS A1lsbrook Becomes Mrs. Purvi,

One OF the prettlest home weddings
seen Lere in long time occurred al
the home OF Sheriff B. I. Allsbrook
Wednesday afternoon, June oath. 1t
was the marriage of their oldest daugh-
ter, Miss Eta, to Mr.. j. A. Purvis oil
Hamilton.
The marriage had been announced
some days before and large crowd OF
relatives and friends from the sur
rounding country together with the
townspeople, gathered to witness the
interesting occasion. The halls were
crowded with people, the parIor decor
ations were beautiful. consisting OF fes-
toons Of eyergreens and flowers pend
ing from the corners of the room and
meeting In the centre where hung the
marriage bell of iessamines and magno-
las.
Miss Della Ski ttletharpe, of Ply
mouth, presided gracefully at the plano
and the soft strains of the wedding
march floating gently out ON the sum-
mer breeze announced the entrance of
attendants. First came Mess. HI. E.
Biggs and NJ. A. Smith as ushers They
we're followed by little Misses Hattie
Leggett and Mary House, ribbon girls,
who stretched silken chord from eth
er side through the centre of the room
making an altar-lnclosure for the cere-
mony. Then came the attendants.
Miss Nellie White with D. A. Mad
ry, Miss Ella House with G. s. White,
Miss Carrie Allsbrook with Moye Tay-
lor, Miss Hattie Everette with r. G..
Allsbrook. Then came the bride and
groom who were met under the mar
riage bell by Elder T. M. Lawrence, OF
Hamilton, who in an Impressive cere-
mony solemnized the rite of matrl-
mony and pronounced them man and
wife. During the ceremony the soft,
low music had ceased and at the con-
clusion sweet strains flowed out again
and the bride and groom followed by the
attendants passed out.
The happy couple were the recip-
tents of many congratulations and
good wishes, and soon hurried away by
carriage to their home near Hamilton.
All the attendants accompanied them
and at the home of the groom We'd
nesday night reception was given
at which his many friends met and
welcomed his bride.
The groom is a we'll to
do farmer of Martin county
and his friends here and there count
him quite fortunate in the prize he
has won IN one of Scotland Neck's best
daughters.
The bride is we'll and pleasantly
known here and Throughout this part
of the State, and is noted for her many
charms of character, both of bead and
heart, and bears away to her new home
the good wishes of Il host of friends.
THE COMMONWEALTH joins in all the
warm congratulations for the groom
and the good wishes for the happy and
worthy bride, but sympathizes with
Scotland Neck in the loss sustained to
the town and community by her going
away. 4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
How About 1t?

How About 1t?
Some paper recently said that Miss
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland is living II
Summery1lle, n. G.. We know onl,
one Summerville in the State and tha1
is small village in Harnett count,
three miles west OF Ellington. Viii
some Of our Harnett readers tell u
about Miss Cleveland?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Feed the Nerves

Feed the Nerves
Upon pure, rich blood and you need
not lear nervous prostration. Nerves
are weak when they are improperly and
insufficiently nourished. Pure blood
is their proper food, and pure blood
comes by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
which is thus the greatest and best
nerve tonic. 1t also builds up the
whole system.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take. easy to operate.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
R. c. J0SEY & CO.
BUCkLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best saive in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refnnced
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
F.. T. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
DRUG BUSINESS FOR SALE.

Any one who has little capital and
wishes TO invest it In a nice little drug
store IN a prosperous town in Eastern
Carolina. will do we'll to correspond
with the editor OF this paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Warning 70 ?'.s,..ss'. !!

o. ALL PERSONS are notified that
trespassers upon the lands and timber
of this Company will be prosecuted. 1t
would be we'll for those of whom tim
Der has been bought to examine their
contracts before cutting anything.
The law is strict and can be found in
Acts of 1889, chapter 1GS. The Com
pany has instructed it's attorney to see
that it is enforced.
The n. G. Lumber Go.
4 % 6m Tillery, n. I"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Wood Wanted.

We wish to purchase 35 cords of pine
and Is of oak, to be delivered at Vine
Hill Male Academy by Oct. list.
We prefer to purchase all in one lot,
but Will contract for cord lots.
8 Is #. PRINCE & WILSON.
Scotland Neck, n. G.
(Mention this naper.)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

Insist on having just what you call
for when you go to buy Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the One true Blood Purifier and
nerve tonic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
Wanted at Once.

IN experienced tobacco curer ane
grader. Wages S25 per month.
G. I. Lewis.
i. Scotland Neck. Y. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

Ladies fine shoes. 3 to 81. 100 pairs
Your choice for Sl.0o, worth double.
y. 8. JosEE.
Offering big bargains in summer
goods. =. 3. JosEY.
View line OF shirt waist Goods. sc
q yard.
\. +. JOsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

PROGRAMME.
l. Meeting will be opened by Pres
ident, Rev. r. P. Troy of Weldon, fol-
lowed by Secretary's report.
9. Song-Mlss Leila Shields at the
piano.
2. An address OF welcome by w. A.
Dunn, Esq.
4. Response by
5, instrumental Solo by Miss Kate
Fenner.
6. Recitation by Miss Bessie Shields.
7. Duet by Mrs. E. T. Whitehead
and Miss Mary Lawrence. Miss Annie
Biggs at piano.
s. Temperance Address by DR.. D. B
Zollicofer of Garysburg. N, G.
9. Vocal Solo by Mrs. w. r. Bond.
10. Benediction.
There will be a business meeting Of
the Association Friday morning.
For the temperance workers of the
county THE COMMONWEALTH extends
cordial invitation to the public to
turn out and see the methods of the
Association. Its aims are to educate
the public to the importance OF tenn
perance and discourage the evils Of
strong drink DR.. Zolllcoffer's address;
will be highly entertaing as we'll as
deeply instructive.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
County Temperance Meeting.

The Halifax County Temperance
Association will hold its regular
meeting in Temperance Hall in
Scotland Neck tonight (Thursday) at
80 O'Clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02

Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic
cures every time. Cost SO cents bot
tie if it curces not one cent If it does
not. Cce eela ~ +. 7. Whitehead q
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-02
! an GratiG1:iiee

with the patronage which / have
received since ] opened my
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-05
THEIR NOBLE QUEEN.

Preparations to Celebrate Victoria
Long Reign.
LONDON, Oct 24.-Queen Victoria
is now busily engaged in drawing up
the program for the fetes in celebration
next June Of the sixtieth anniversary
of her accession TO the throne. The
celebration will be conducted on even
a grander scale than was the Jubilee
in 1887. Besides the presence OF the
reigning sovereigns in any way related
to the Queen. her majesty desires that
representatives shall attend from all
the various colonies of the British En-
pire.