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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
Death of Mr.. H. II. Raspberry.

"A darker ClOUQ Ol SOIIOW A<ao AOo WV
tied over this town since 1t first bore |
name than swept over it last Sunday |
morning, when it was communicates
from one to another as the people pass
ed in different directions to Sunday
school and church, that Mr.. 81. III. Ras-
berry had suddenly died. He seemed
in perfect health two days before his
death. Late Saturday afternoon he was
up town and said to a friend that he
was not feeling we'll, but he went home
and ate q hearty supper. At twelve
o'clock he was very sick, and sent for a
physician. His pain and suffering we're
relieved and he was thought to be do
ing we'll but when the morning dawn
ed those who were watching him saw
that he was sinking. He never rallied
again but died at 9 o'clock. The re-
mains were inferred in the Baptist GEM
etery Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock
Rev. R. T. Vann conducting the SER
vice.
Mr.. Raspberry was native OF Wayne
county and was about IS years old. He
served as a faithful soldier through the
late civil war. October 9, 1867, he was
married to Miss Lula Whitehead who,
with four sons and one daughter, eur
wives him. The Oldest son was drown.
ed several years ago near Crowells. AT
the time of his death Mr.. Raspberry
was engaged in farming in Edgecombe
but moved his family here last winter IL
order to get the benefit of the schools
For many years he had been devou
and consecrated member OF the Baptls
church, and had been a progressive
worker for the cause of Chrlstianit.
, wherever he lived.
Deceased was man Of spotlees char
acter and no one lives to breathe augh
!, against his good name. He was tru
and unfatling friend, a tender and 10y
;. ing husband. kind and indulgent Il
: Their, true and patriotic citizen ana
a consecrated servant of Almighty God'
! The large crowd that gathered at til
J, burial was an evidence of the estee'
l. in which he was held in the sommun
3, tv. All felt that a large-hearted trlen
to humanity had been suddenly stric
an down and there was sorrow in eve1
home in the community. His a
ID oualntance was large in this part OF Il
" State. and the news of his death W
s. sadden the hearts of SO many!
,ni His stricken family have the sympatl
o. If friends here and elsewhere, in whl'
n. ITHE COMMONWEALTH largely shar'
# We feel the loss of a good, dear frie'
t. and warm hearted brother, and can
d. " bow to the will of Him who doe
vn all things well, and say peace to t
be ashes of him whom we loved.
ut Hi. noble and unselfish christi
es- life was a good guarantee to the wol
de that he was ready for the summons
. the land of pure delight" and on
curtain which has dropped between
life here and his home yonder,
Psalmist wrote; mark the peri
TIL man. and behold the upr,ght: for
rio ond IF that man il peace"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
n..trucsive Fire at Murfreesboro.

Destructive Fire at Mur1reesOos0'
On last saturday morning at an ear
In honr a fire in Murfreesboro destroy
ed the Episcopal church, the Baptist
roraonaee. and several other BUILDINGS
There were some narrow escapes w
persons haying to jump from the sec
ond story Of = window to save tnel'
lives. ono being % elderly lady OF nxs.
yeals.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
SAID He Was crazy.

Mr.. Claude Wilson, who once edited
the Wilson advance and then suddenly
disappeared, has turned up. He pass
ed through Raleigh the other day on
h;s nov from New York to Greenvlile,
where he went to visit his mother
He SAYS he was crazy when he lett
Wilson. leaving forged letter purport'
ing to have been signed by the Gid
eonites, saying that they had thrown
him into Toisnot swamp. He says he
romained in retreat for sometime, Du'
ia now the Morristown, N. j., CORES
nondant to the New York World. III
returned to New York Ihursoay'-
News & Observer 10th.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
Mr.. K,tchln a, Hobgood.

Mr.. Kltchln at Hobgood.
Mr.. Claude Kitchin spoke at Hob
good last Saturday to good crowd Of
interested listeners. This was hlf
third political speech. and those who
heard him spoke in quite compliment
tary terms of his speech. He makes
a strong and convincing argument
and his canvass through the county
will win votes for his ticket.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
Pretty Wall Papers!

We can supply you with any ana az
h;nds If Wall Paper In the latest ana
,,rett;eat designs, at astonishingiy low
pr,caa. 1t is direct from the great man
lecturers. United States Wall Paper
Gn If cincinnati, and 10 the latest ano
~ LIT = nn-todate paper on the market.
moss E.T. WHIr1HxAD 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
New Barber Shop.

have opened Barber Shop for the
whites only at K. Allsbrook's store 6e-
tween NJ. C. Cookies and Joseph Co
hens. 1 am prepared to give satlstac-
ton to all my white friends, Give me
a trial. You Will be pleased at the
work and price. Respectfully,
ISAAC E. SMITH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
A PRETTY MARRIAGES.
Miss toyner Becomes Mrs McNaughton

Although 1t had not been known
many days In the town and communl-
ty, large crowd gathered In the Epis- |
copal church here on Wednesday
morning, October 7th, to witness the
marriage of Miss Jennie Joyner, OF
Scotland Eeck, to Mr.. Chas. McNaugh-
ton, of Everetts.
At 9 80 o'clock Miss Annie Biggs
struck the keys OF the beautifully
toned pipe organ and announced the
entrance OF the bridal party. The at
tendants were Miss Fannie Harrell
with H. E. Biggs, Miss Fannie Joyner
with Fred Beaman, of Parmele, Miss
Minnie McNaughton with B. 0. JOY
ner, Miss Bertha McNaughton with
David Hoffman, Miss Annie Howell
with J. A. Pittman, Miss Mary White
head with G. s. Speed, Miss Lizzie
Powell with G. s. White.
The groom entered from the vestry
with MIR. P. C. Cohoon as best man
and the bride came with Miss Amelia
Harrell as maid of honor. They were
| met at the altar where they were uni
ted In solemn ceremony by Rev. w. j.
Smith, the bride being given away by
DIR. w. r. Wood.
Being pronounced man and wife In
the holy vows of matrimony, the bride
and groom retired, followed by the at
, tendants in order. They were the re
cipients of many good wishes and con
CALCULATIONS, and hurried away to take
: the morning train tor Baltimore, New
.lYork, Philadelphia and other northern
!. cities.
ii The bride is we'll known and al
tractiye here at Scotland Neck an
lwell known also throughout Easter
!, Carolina, and bore away many goo
;. Wishes OF her host of friends. Tn
groom is a we'll known yonng lumbe
of Everetts, and enjoy
the high esteem and uniform regard
Il those who know him.
" THE COMMONWEALTH joins in congra
70 ulatlons to the happy and fortuna'
r groom and good wishes for the beaut
ID full and attractive bride. Following
partial list OF presents The groo
to the bride, diamond ring and VIZ
father and mother of the groom, $9t
t. Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. McNaughton, han
a some hall lamp; Capt. G. 8. Whit
" SMYRNA rug Miss Annie Biggs, vi
Al let vase Miss Mary B. Hall, Banone
~ Pa. bon bon spoon Mr.. and M
w. Wramer of Elizabeth City, parl
IS lamp; Misses Amelia and Fanr
ed Harrell, napkins and rings; Mr..
,is c.. Cohoon, China tea set Miss Fs
,as ME Joyner, silver cup Mr.. D. Hot1ms
he handsome photo album DR.. E. Brow
ne of Everetts, silver syrup pot and wa
Va or Mr.. J. D. Ray, years subscrlpti
a to the Christian Herald; Mr.. H.
Dre Biggs, silver toothpick holder;
IN. and Mrs. w. l.. Harrell, silver but
W. knife Miss Lizzie Powell, sugar spoo
aw Miss Annie Howell, Marseilles count
led pane Mr.. B. o. Joyner, $3.50; DIR.
re- A. Whitehead and sister, handsol
I'M. moouet rug Mr.. Fred Beaman, will
ok. rocker Mrs. J. L. Coughenour, hal
,er- kerchiefs and towels Mrs. Wilson b
of Tarboro, q handsome knick kn'
vne box; Mrs. Jas. Severn, Pearl River
He Y, gold sugar shell; Mrs. Maud I
the lev, of Everetts, counterpart.
voa The decorations in the church W
,ho. arranged by Mesdames DR.. Wood
MIR w. A. Dunn.
l
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
The Commonwealth.
THURSDAY, OCT. Is. 1896.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Announce to
M rchants.
To the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina:

lHP WE7 C7tU7ttS y 77UO5o7 :" wv W
Carolina
We announce that we are now ready
to fill your orders for mattresses, hay
ing large stock on hand, and all made
IN the latest Boston shape. We are
the largest manufacturers in the State,
and do claim to give you the best
Double Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
and plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
fore. We have special freight arrange
ments to all points. Orders filled the
dav they are received. Order early, as
they will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, n. G.. HALE bhOo.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
Found.

A bunch of keys. Owner can &C.
cure them by calling at this Office ana
having for this notice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
For Rent!

A good farm and on liberal terms to
the RIGHT kind of man. Write at once
giving reference to c. 81. Blocker, Law
renee, n. c.. IO o'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15
furniture For Sale.

Expecting to leave Tillery the last OF
October, l offer all my household goods
for sale within the next two weeks, at
half price. JOSEPH dohNEK'
ct I1llery, N. ".
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

IN nm No l. Heart Cypress Shin
I'll lJlIlI gles for sale.
10 s It j. :. BOWERS q 70.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-10-15

AGAIN we have received tremendous
z+ocE 6f Fall and Winter Goods, in fact SO
iaree that we were compelled to give out con,
tract for another building 4Ox75 teet 10 holo
them. IF there was not another store IN Scot-
land Neck we could furnish you everythng
you need and thereby save you money eVo'S
year.
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SWEPT BY FLAMES
Continued from First Page.

wind vecred around TO the east. driving
the course of the confIagration TO the more
sparcely buiIt-up residence district and the
fire died out. leaving the high school build
ing. the only one OF any size, remaining IN
tine camp. The list of business houses de-
strOyed includes every firm Of any size In
the city. Many residences were also swept
away.
When it was realized that the fire would
now die out. the people who had raced 70
the hills began a wild scramble TO find
quarters for the night. Special trains bore
hundreds to Victor, Florence and Colorado
Springs by the Midland Terminal route
Others went later tonight
There are two dead and several IN
jgred as a result of the Palace Hotel
explosion. An unknown man was shot by
policeman while Iooting burning build
ing. One OF the dead men has been iden-
titled as a man named G riisith. who
worked at Gold King, and another as ].
W. Crigger.
George Leyden was so badly injured
that he will die Others seriously hurt
are: E. II. Smith, John Evans, Larry
Maroney, E. Broadway, George Young
stone, one or the Rose brothers OF Rose
& Leddy. druggists, G. E. Youngstone, John
Kreiger. E. BRADLEY, Gene Leyden-
Later-Five thieves were shot In town
tonight and two in Poverty GUlch Twenty
five riremen were Injured during the day.
The ruins are still blazing fierceIy. Peo-
pie have sought refuge in box cars, samp-
ling works and shaft hoSses. Two train
loads have gone to Victor and one ts
Gillett.
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ally drifting apart; and IL was for this
reason that the hewers of wood and the
drawers of water-the women-were here
crying for justice to their children He
said he had studied the question OF the
colored schools. He knew there was dis
elimination, but the black people were
partly to blame for it,
He said in conclusion that be was aware
Of the way the blacks were treated; that
they could get not employment, esther as
teachers, or in any other Intellectual pur-
suits, while the yellow people were taken
care of from the little girl up.
PASSED RESOLUTIONS.
The chairman here appointed a COM
mittee on resolutions who, retiring, brought
in the folio wing, which was read and in
dorsed:
whereas. the object OF civilized govern
ment should be 10 secure the greatest good
to the greatest number, to promote the
general welfare, aud to secure the bless
ings OF liberty to a people aud its posterity
and
Whereas, the Christian al nd well disposed
white people of this country, realizing the
great injustice imposed upon the coIored
y
than two hundred years, and working as
near as possible TO repair the injury by
relieving said people in its aforesaid condi-
ton, IN assuming the duties OF free men and
citizens, by donations and liberal govern
mental appropriations in money TO secure
the needed objects of education and,
whereas, divers OF those who have
been placed in charge, and whose duty it
is and has been TO administer the func-
tons of trustees and supervising principals
OF the colored schools OF the District OF
Columbia, have failed 10 administer their
office TO the interest OF all the people;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense and
deliberate judgment OF this meeting that
their conduct and administration OF said
offices be inquired into by "a committee of
Congress-
The committee was composed of o. C.
Black. T. L. Jones, Rev., q. W. Lee, J..
N. Foster, j. ". NJ. Stewart, and W. q.
Tyler.
Mr.. ]. R. Pollard moved the adoption
of the resolutions, and they were carried
almost una animously.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
Braddock's Rock.

having filled by constant waShings from the
shore and the dumping OF refuse. The
rock Is about seven feet in height, ten feet
In length and eight feet in width ami weighs
several tons.
Prof. G. Brown Goode has lately written
letter TO the District Commissioners In
which he suggests, If land around and
adjacent TO the rock is 10 be transformed
INTO q public park that portion of the
space might he devoted TO q sma II artificial
lake, which should occupy the former posi-.
tion of the northern part OF the Potomac
at that point. Then, he says, the rock
and the adjacent banks could be restored
to the condition in which they were before
| the river receded.
In the meantime II the area around the
| rock were enclosed Prof. Goode is of the
| opinion that the rock and it's immediate sur
roundings would, on account of the associa
tions, become objects OF general interest,
not only 10 the residents OF the city, but
also to visitors from all parts of the country.
Reviewing this subject from an historical
standpoint, Prof. Goode says the general
impression that Gen. Braddock marched
from Alexandria to Winchester, Va, is err
roneous AS q matter of fact he said,
there were two regiments Of British SOL
diers landed at Hampton, which later pro-
ceeded to Alexandria. There they di-
vided, the Forty-fourth Regiment, under
command Of Gen. Braddock, going westward
from Alexandria, landing at Camp Hill,
and on the day folio wing disemba arked from
what has ever since been known as Brad.
docks Rock
LANDED UP THE RIVER.
Leaving here at an early hour, the troops
landed at point higher up the river, and
from there marched a distance OF about
| fifteen miles 10 Owens Ordinary, near the
| present site Of Rockville, Md.
The ma rnh was continued for fhraa a re
at the end of which time they arrived at
Frederick and went into camp. Gen. Brad
dock, however. did not accompany the
troops on this march to Frederick.
On leaving Camp Hill he returned to Alex
andria, where a conference was held with
| the governors of New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Virginia for the purpose of
| discussing the best way of providing means
i to carry on the war against the Indians.
| This action on the part of the governors
being necessary, because England had re-
| fused to bear any part OF the expense of sus-
tanning the army, thus throwing the whole
burden on the colonists.
Immediately after the adjournment Of the
conference Gen. Braddock hastened to join
his troops at Frederick, travelling over the
! same route as they. Afew days later George
Washington, at that time an officer of the
colonial forces, was appointed aid-de- camp
to Braddock, and followed on as fast as pos
sible to Fredrick.
In the meantime the Forty-eighth Regl-
ment, which had been left at Alexandra
by Gen. Braddock, had been ordered to
Winchester, Va. On the march they passed
through what Is now known as Centerville,
and still farther on through williams
Cap In the Blue Ridge Mountains The
route Travelled on this march is to this
day known as "Braddock's road" 1t Is
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the movement of this section of'the English
army that has led to the belief that Gen.
Braddock went Immediately from Aiexan-
dria to Winchester, va. /, 20
TWICE TRoD tPoN 1T.
Following these moyementa of the two
sections of the army, itds plain to be
seen that Gen. Braddock not only once,
on the 14th of April, 1866, but in all
probability second tlna Wien he fol-
lowed his troops TO Winchester by the
same route, again landed at Camp Hill
and once more trod upon }be now famous
rock.
But to follow the fortunes, of Braddock
and his troops little farther. He re-
NAMED at Frederick some days waiting
for a road to be cut through the forest TO
Cumberland but this not being practica bic
he turned southwark, crossed the Potomac
at ConecoleagHe, and joined the Forty
eighth Regiment at winchester. From there
the combined forces moved Westward to
reat Meadows, where Gen. Braddock
was fatally wounded and his troops COM
pletely routed.
This little bit OF the history OF the
French and Indian war ESTABLISHES beyond
q doubt the location OF the exact spot at
which Gen. Braddock disembarked April
IA, IT55. Farther than this. in the report
of the Washington Astronomical observa-
tory made in 1871, in referring to tue
Braddock rock, it is stated thatit was from
this point that Gen. Braddock marched to-
ward Fort Duquesne. Col. Peter Force,
an antiquarian, not many years dead had
repeatedly pointed out this particular rock
as the place where Braddoctu had landed.
OTHER RELICS PRESERVED.
This famous rock is no doubt the only
known relic of revolutionary or colonial
days which has not been sacredly pre-
served and reyerentally guarded, and it
is eminently proper that the suggestions
and wishes of the Sons OF the Revolution
should be carried out in this respect. The
reclaiming of this famous rock and giving
ii its proper place among the interesting
points or places connected with colonial
warfare would be an act in which all
Americans would be glad TO take part.
Besides this it would be the means of
opening up as public park what could be
made one of the most beautiful points along
the Potomac in the vicinity OF Washington.
Us suggested by Prof. Goode. the old out
lines OF the river could be reconstructed.
making itnot only interesting from ahstori-
cal standpoint, but also beautiful to the eye,
aud for these reasons an objective poiut OF
interest to all visitors to the National Cap
ital.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
ENTERTAINED THE BIBLE CLASS.
Enjoyable Social Affair Given at First
congregational Church.

Enjoyable Social Affair Given at First
Congregational Church.
The reception and social rendered the
Bible classes and other religious societies
of the First Congregational Church last
evening by the Business Mems Bible class
of that church was a social success. There
were present nearly 800 ladies and gen
tlemen. many of the latter being pronIi-
nent in literary. professional, business and
official circles in the city.
The Bible class, consisting of about
forty members, assisted the reception COM
mittee. Messrs. ElphonZO Youngs, chair
man; A. s. Parham and E. P. Craig, in
receiving the guests and caring for their
comfort and entertainment. After an hour
or more OF social chat the guests were en-
tertained with carefully selected pro-
gram OF vocal and dinstrumentalmusic, short,
interesting and humorous speeches.
The exercises of the evening We're pre-
sided over by Mr.. Justice Brewer OF the
United States Supreme Court.
DR.. Newman spoke very interestingly
of the subject OF Bible study. and called
special attention to the necessity of class
work. Mr.. g. H. Warner also made an
interesting address.
few remarks were made by Rev Ross
N Fishburn, formerly assistant pastor of
the church, but now OF the Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church.
During the evening an enjoyable musical
and literary program was rendered.
After the musical and literary part OF
the entertainments refreshments We're served
under the direction of Mr. Elphonzo YOungs
by the following young ladies:
Miss Grace Johnson. Miss Bayly, Miss
Flora Johnson, Misses LambOm, Misses
Pond. Miss Sue Buckingham, Miss Louise
rowning. Miss Lizzie CaywOod, Miss
Bertha Simonds, Misses Rugg, Miss Ding
man, Miss Carr, Miss Ahern, Miss Fulton.
The morning times., 1896-04-30
The Greatest Clothing sale at NJ.
Dvrenforth L Co.'S


The retail clothing store of NJ. Dyrenforth
& CO.. 1s5 Market street, Newark. n. J., has
been closed, and their splendid stock or
spring clothing has been removed TO their
establishment, 621 Pennsylvania avenue,
under the Metropolitan Hotel. where 1t Will
be sacrificed at One-half actual value. The
sale begins this morning at O'Clock and
will continue until every garment has been
disposed Of Such a slaughter sale OF
spring and summer clothing In the be-
ginning OF the season is unprecedented. ard
there is no doubt that their store will be
packed to the doors during It's continuance
This stock of clothing is of DyrenfOrth S
Co.'S own manufacture. and that means
guaranty of cOmplete satisfaction TO the
multitude of people in Washington who are
their patrons. Every suit will be sold
with their guarantee for fit. style nd wear.
This stock OF clothing is scomplete this morn
ing in ali sizes, and those who avail them
selves OF this buying opportunity win have
first choice from ma Enificent assortment
On another page will be found an announce
ment Of this sale. 1t will prove interesting
reading to every one
The morning times., 1896-04-30
KISMET,

Oh never despair although youtb So fair
Has departed on pinions rosy;
For fate won't restore the Iamentad hair
Nor the scent OF the faded posy.
oh, the sculptured bloom on the coffee urn
Inc coffee OF Java won't sweeten,
ana The vanished fabric will not return
10 the pantaloon seat moth eaten.
The delicate glow OF Youths baImv Nav
Must savor OF winters SORROW
The roast OF the day before yesterday
Is stew the day utter tomorrow.
Though he never is broiled and toasted
TIL he's luscious and juicy ripe,
Still I'm fond OF the spry clay pigeon
As L list to his sweet clay pipe.
Woodland Fancies
The morning times., 1896-04-30
GOOD BOOKS BAD FEATURES.
Library Association Criticises Some
Government Publications.

House bill No. S237, framed by +. A.
Crandall, superintendent of public docu-
ments, and introduced by Congressman Per-
kins, OF Iowa, was the topic of discus
sion at the meeting OF the hingtOn
Library Association, held at umbian
University last evening. DR.. Cyrus Adler,
president OF tile association, presided and
Secretary H Parsons kept the records.
Previous to the discussion OF the bill
Miss a. X. Hasse, an expert Gataloguer at
the Government Printing Office, read a
lengthy essay on Some bad features or
good books" in which she pointed out the
errors and defects for which, the printers
and binders were to a certain extent
responsible in the printing and binding
OF the public documents She referred to
the paging OF ute pages, oyercrowding
of title pages. the illustrations, and other
errors.
Miss Hassc expressed the hope that the
bill. which was framed torfdace the cost,
increase the value, and simplify the methods
of publication OF the public d6sume nts fur
nished to designated depository libraries,
would become law.
The discussion on the hill brought up
many speakers. Mr.. CraRdall defended
the bill, and said it would aid the libra
rians very materially in classifying public