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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
OBITUARY.

Entered into life eternal on Sunday
Jan. 3lst, 1897, at her home in the city
of Baltimore, after long and painful
illness patiently borne, Mary Weldon
johnson, wife OF the late DR.. James M
johnson, in the 62nd year of her age.
Mrs. johnson was the eldest child Of
Richard H. and Sally Smith, and was
born in Warrenton, N. Co.. on Dec. 9th
1885. Shortly after leaving school she
was married to DR.. James M. johnson
of Perquimans county, and lived
not far from her old home In
Scotland Neck, till few years after the
war, when she moved with her husband
and children to Baltimore, where she
resided till the time of her death.
Beautiful and attractive in person
and character, Mrs. johnson was loved
and admired by all who knew her.
Conscientious in the discharge of all OF
her duties, she lived singularly pure
and guiltless life, spent in loving devo-
ton to her husband, her children and
her God, and when the time came for
her to lay down the burden of her latter
days suffering she was ready with a
smile to greet the angels who came to
bear her to her Fathers Home above.
Two days after her death many low
ing and sorrowing friends gathered at
the old Trinity Church, where in for
mer days she delighted to worship, to
lay the mortal remains to rest, there to
await joyful resurrection at the last
Great Day. w. J. S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Sale Of Valuable Land.

By virtue of power in me vested by
that deed of trust executed to me by c.
G. Minchew and wife Lucy on the 18th
day OF January, 1888, shall sell fol-
cash at auctionin Scotland Neck, on
the 9th day OF March, 1897, the follow
ing described land: That land which
said C. G.. Mlnchew purchased from
Epraim Dickens estate, less what he
sold to John Plttman, and bounded by
the lands of Tiney Whitehead, John HI.
Harris, Robert Whitehead, and the part
sold to said PittmanA and containing
about two hundred and seventy acres,
subject to sale of timber made to the
North Carolina Lumber Company.
This Feb. Sth, 1897. w. A. DUNN,
2-11-4t. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Scotland Neck'S Band.

SSSeAe~AAA
Scotland Neck now has we'll organ
lied brass band. Its membership is
made up of the best young men in
town. They haye regular practice
under the instruction OF Mr.. c.. B.
Skipper, and they are making good
progress, and it will not be long before
they will be able to make music OF
which the people of Scotland Neck
will be proud.
The instruments are the very best
and the organization is up-to-date In
every way. Following are the names
of the members of the band with the
part each one plays:
O. K. Taylor, Eb Cornet.
Ed Hall, Solo, BIB Cornet.
J. P. Futrell, LIST BIB Cornet.
w. II. johnson, Solo, Eb Alto.
J. D. Perry, LIST Eb Alto.
R. S. Hall, End Eb Alto.
w. E. Smith, LIST BIB Tenor.
w. l.. Harrell, End Bb Tenor.
S. B. K1tchln, BIB Baritone.
E. w. Hyman, Eb Tuba.
George Dunn, Snare Drum.
E. K. Hassell, Bass Drum and Gym
balls.
G. B. Skipper, Teacher, Eb Cornet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
THE SOCIAL SWIM.
Coming and Going Every Week.

Mr.. O. Williams, Jr., of Tarboro, ha'
been here this week.
Mr.. Joseph Cohen went to Tarbore
Monday.
Mr.. w. G. Lamb, OF Williamson
spent day here last week.
Mrs. w. J. Hill of Rocky Mount was
here last week on visit to relatives.
Mrs. Shepherd of Virginia is here
visiting Mrs. G. T. Lawrence.
DIR. L. H. Tubbs returned Monday
from Kansas with a Car load of fine
stock.
Mr.. Wilson Whitehead has been ap
pointed agent at Everetts.
Mr.. Eugene Duncan of Duplin coun-
ty takes Mr.. Whiteheads place at the
depot with Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. G. w. Bryan has employed Mr..
w. B. Riggan of Warren county to at
tend to his tobacco interests this year.
Rev. r. E. Peele, of Una, South
Carolina, was here this week. His
many friends were delighted to see
him.
Mr.. w. D. I3ggett came over from
Tarboro last week to visit his home
folks.
Mrs. M. G. Fleming of Knights
came Tuesday to visit her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bell.
Rev. R. T. Vann went to Raleigh
Tuesday to attend the convention of
the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
Rev. D. B. Rlcard of Bethel came
up Tuesday for few days visit here.
He is pleased with the people of Beth
ell and community.
Mrs. J. A. Perry last week returned
from Achilles, Va, where she had been
to visit her daughter, Mrs. e. c..
Christian.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn went to Clinton last
week on professional business. He re-
ported that there was much la grippe
all through that part of the State.
Mrs. B. I. Allsbrook was called by
wire few days ago to nurse her son
Mr.. r. G.. Allsbrook, who was suffering
with serious attack OF la grippe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11

| Mrs. BONDS AD.-We call attention
to the advertisement OF Mrs. w. r
Bond which appears elsewhere.
| CHANGED SCHEDULE-The schedul,
on Scotland Neck road has been chang
ed so that the train leaves this place a
10 :3Oin the forenoon. No change il
afternoon.
| OYSTER SUPPER.-The Ladies' Mis-
sionary Society of the Baptist church
gave an oyster supper at Hotel Law
renee Tuesday night for the benefit Of
the frontier missionaries. They realized
about $50 gross.
MAIL FROM NoRFoLK.-By the effort
of postmaster r. H. Smith at this place
the afternoon freight now brings mail
from South at 2 o'clock. So letters
and other mail can be sent from Nor
folk and reach Scotland Neck at 2p. m.
over the Norfolk and Carolina road
instead of at 20 sent over the Sea
board to Weldon.
MR.. HARDY's BEREAvEMENT.-Mr
r. L. Hardy was called to Goldsboro
last Friday by the illness of his father,
Mr.. J. II. Hardy, who died Saturday
at Dover near Goldsboro, at the home
~>f his Iorrbfor Mrs Hinos Dooo,coI
was SO years old and was buried Sunday
at the family burying- ground in Lenoir
county near La Grange. THE COMMON
WEALTH joins Mr.. Hardy's friends in
sympathy with him In this his sore
bereavement. Only about a Year ago
he lost his mother.
LIKED KANsAs.-Mess. J. III. Futrell
and J. E. Hancock returned last Friday
from Seneca, Kansas, where they had
been with DR.. L. II. Tubbs at his old
home to purchase stock. They were
greatly delighted with their trip and
were much pleased with Kansas and
what they saw. They report Seneca a
fine town, Kansas a good country, and
the people as clever as they ever met.
Speaking of the abundance of cattle
there, MIR. Futrell said it was not "cattle
upon thousand hills" but "a thousand
cattle on every hill"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Sale Of Valuable Tobacco
Farm.

By virtue of power in me vested by
that deed OF trust executed to me on
the 9Th day Of Feb. 1892, by G. G.
Minchew and wife Lucy. shall sell for
cash at auction in Scotland Neck, on
the 9th day of March, 1897, the follow
ing described tract of land That land
which said G. G. Minchew purchased
from Epraim Dickens estate, less what
he sold to John Pittman, and bounded
by the lands of Tiney Whitehead, John
81. Harris, Robert Whitehead, and the
part sold to said John Pittman, and
containing about two hundred and
seventy acres.
Feb. 9Th, 1897. G. S. WHITE,
2-11-4t. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Notice..

By virtue of power in me vesled by
that deed of trust which was executed
to me on the 1S day OF Feb. 1889 by
Montgomery Shields and his wife, E. l..
Shields, which, is duly recorded in
Halifax county, in the Registers office,
IN Book 86, on Page 548, 1 shall sell for
Cash at Auction, Nm the town of Scot
land Neck, on the 20 day of February
1897, the property therein described,
to-wit: All of the right, title and in
terest of the said Shields and wife in
and to that land 10 said county which
John White conveyed to Eyeline
Shields for life with remainder to her
children, being that land bounded by
the lands of Andrew Shields, Thomas
Hancock, J. III. Darden, W. E. Whit
more and others, and containing three
hundred and ten acres, more or less.
Jany. 20, 1897. w. A. DUNN,
% At. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
DIED AT 80.

Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH.
RINGwooD, N. c., FEB. 8, 1897.
Mr.. G. w. Sykes died Saturday
morning aged 80 years. He was the
last OF the old people of his day in this
section. He was good neighbor and
was we'll known here.
LA grippe and pneumonia abound.
Mr.. P. V. Matthews has returned
from Wake Forest. He obtained Ii
cense> to practice law.
Much rain and roads terrible.
Farm work set back considerably.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
The Commonwealth.
Announcement to
Merchants.

the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina
We announce that we are now ready
Eli your orders for mattresses, hay
large stock on hand, and all made
the latest Boston shape. We are
largest manufacturers In the State,
do claim to give you the best
lble Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
We have special freight arrange
IS to all points. Orders filled the
hev are received. Order early, as
will be higher.
Very truly,
HOY NC. HALE BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
body INSTITUTE,
Mrs. w. R. BOND.

body INSTITUTE,
OBSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. 80, '97
[rs. VIM. r. Bond, OF Scotland
TX, N. c., has been a pupil with me
be Peabody Institute in the branch
lnging and has also taken some spe.
lessons in the art of teaching. She
made a special study of breathing.
Bters, &C., and is conscientious and
lligent and in my opinion will make
Kcellent teacher Of singing.
PROF. OTTO T. SIMON,
Instructor at Peabody Institute
2 IL BIN
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

lrs. Wins!ow's Soothing Syrup has
used for over fifty years by mil
Is of mothers for their children while
thing, with perfect success. 1t
thes the child, softens the gums,
sys all pain, cures wind collie, and Is
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will
eve the poor little sufferer fmme-
Jelly. Sold by Druggists in every
b of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
tIe. Be sure anu ask for Mrs.
hslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
other kind. l q 1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Death of w. w. McDarmald.

Death of w. w. McDarmald.
Mr.. W. w. McDairmid, editor of the
Lumberton Robesonian, died last week
after few days illness of pneumonia.
Only a few weeks ago he lost his entire
newspaper outfit by fire. By unremit-
ting toll he succeeded in bringing out
his paper, having it printed in Char
lotte, so that his readers did not lose an
issue. He had purchased a new outfit
and was looking hopefully on llfe's
battle again when the summons came.
Perhaps the excessive work which his
misfortune entailed was the cause oil
his contracting cold which resulted in
pneumonia.
Mr.. McDairmid had edited the Robe
sonian twenty-seven years. No news
paper man in the State was more uni
versally popular with the members OF
the State press. He was a warm-heart-
ed, whole-souled, Christian gentleman,
and the editor of THE COMMONWEALTH
feels personal loss in his death.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
The SWISS Bell Ringers.

The Armstrong Family, or Swiss
Bell Ringers, gave most unique enter
tainment in Temperance Hall last
Monday night. The programme con-
sisted of music with bells, glasses, cornet
and piano, comic songs and Rotations.
The music was all good, and that made
by Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong and their
two children by the ringing of the bells
was really wonderful. Mrs. Armstrong;
performance on the glasses was also
wonderful and skilful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong both played
the cornet we'll and so did Master Harry.
Perhaps the most entertaining part
OF the programme for those who could
appreciate artistic music was Prof.
Dancke's piano performance. His
touch upon the keyboard made one
think of Tom Dlxon's recitation, GLOW
Ruby Played" All lovers of music
were greatly delighted with his perfor-
nance on the plano.
The solo by the little girl and the
duets by her and Master Harry we're
much enjoyed.
The entire entertainment was we'll
rendered and the packed audience was
delighted from start to finish. The
concluding piece was Dixie" on the
bells and called forth loud applause.
1t was one of the best entertainments
of the kind Scotland Neck has ever had
and we are quite sure that no one went
away feeling that the hour and the
money had been spent in vain.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
A Good Ordinance.

The town commissioners have amend
ed Section of Article so as to forbid
the use of air guns. The section now
reads:
"Any person discharging firearms
within the corporate limits of the town
Except in defense OF his own premises)
or who shall use bean shooters, air guns,
throw missiles, play ball or marbles on
any street or sidewalk, shall be guilty
OF mlsdemeanor, and upon conviction
shall be fined one dollar"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
A Grand Entertainment,

A dramatic, humorous and musical
entertainment Will be given in Temper
ance Hall, Wednesday night, Feb. II,
by Prof. Ralph Bingham, the monolog-
LIST, humorist and violinist. Come
and hear the young. orator of America.
This entertainment will be given for
the benefit of the Methodist Parsonage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
WAKE FOREST LETTER.

L
Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH.
WAKE FOREST, N. c., Feb. 8, 1897
| A large attendance is expected at the
Anniversary of the Literary Societies
on the 18th.
| The number of students enrolled
during the present session is 258, re.
presenting more than 70 counties.
The health of the student body has
been exceptionally good. The work
and the department of the students
have been very satisfactory.
| Prof. J. F. Lanneau, OF the Chair OF
Physics, lectured on the X-rays in
Raleigh on the End inst. Perhaps nc
college in the State has Physics depart
ment better equipped with the most
improved apparatus than Wake Forest
There are over so students in the
Law Department, and others are ex.
pected to enter soon.
Ten OF the law students received
license from the Supreme Court, among
the number was Mr.. Paul V. Matthews,
OF Halifax county, son of the distin-
guished Doctor G. E. Matthews.
The members of the class who OBJ
tanned license presented Prof. Gulley
with nice Office chair. The present
alton speech was made by Mr.. T. L.
Caudle in his most happy style. The
gift is highly appreciated by Prof
Gulley.
The concert last Tuesday evening
notwithstanding the unfavorable wealth
er was decided success. The proceeds
went to pay balance on the new piano
for use in the Sunday School.
Already several young men have
written stating that they would attend
the summer session of the Law School
The prospects for large attendance
are better than ever before.
The Summer School for teachers
will begin on June 23rd apd continue
one month. No tuition will be charged
but a nominal registration fee. Several
specialists will be engaged in the diff.
ferent departments, announcements
giving names of teachers and details oil
work will be sent out very soon.
Large numbers from all parts of this
State as we'll as other States haye al.
ready announced their intention oil
attending.
The Preachers and Pastors Institute
will be held at the same time.
This will bring together hundreds Of
our ministers and will likely be one Of
the most profitable meetings ever held
in North Carolina.
Rev. G. p. Bostwick, returned mis-
sionary from China, delivered a very
interesting lecture here ON the customs
and religion of the Chinese, on the
evening of 3rd inst. w. o. RossER
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
New and Pretty Sill
Verwar6

We have just received the largest
h handsomest shipment OF silver
Re we ever offered to our customers.
kndsome Pickle Dishes Orange, Cot
and Berry Spoons; Oyster, Fruia
b Meat Forks; Tomato, Jelly and
ke Servers Sugar Tongs; Cream
hwy, Oyster and Soup Ladies, with
my other pretty things.
T. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Save Your Hams.

6ave your hams by using bug-proof
per bags for this purpose. A sure
kyentatlve-At Taylor's.
Patapsco snperlative flour at Tay-
New corned herrings at Taylor's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Wanted.

b experienced woman for cook. To
who can furnish good references as
bil,ty and honesty a good home
be given at large wages. Also wish
toung woman for nurse at good
les. Address 4
JNO. l.WATSON,
Portsmouth, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11

Chickens and Eggs
Bring me all your chickens and eggs
hi pay highest market prices.
A. VAUGHAN.
BIT Office Building,
Scotland Neck, n. G. Z IA I'm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11

81 will wait on you now said the
polite attendant at DR.. Whitehead g
Drug store as he handed out 5 boxes
DR.. DaYids Liver Pills for dollar.
Best on earth for all Bilious and Liver
troubles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Pretty Wall Papers!

We can supply you with any and all
BIDS of Wall Paper in the latest and
ettiest designs, at astonishingly low
ices. 1t Is direct from the great man.
lecturers, United States Wall Paper
/, of Cincinnati, and Is the latest and
bst up-to-date paper on the market.
E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11

"Don't stop me; I am going te
Whltehead's Drug store for DR.. David
Cough Syrup. My baby has the Group
It cures Coughs, Bronchites and al
Throat and Liver troubles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
ROarders Wanted.

! few table boarders at $3.50 per
nth board and lodging $500 per
nth. Good tare guaranteed. Dwell
at southeast corner Military Acad-
y campus.
FOL It Mrs. S. E. HOWARD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
GuanO.

Piedmont Mt. Airy Guano, good fol
En. Cotton, Potatoes, Tobacco, Truck
\ For sale by
d. P. HAsKITT,
Scotland Neck, n. c. 2 IL tt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
CARROTS.

Ne have a car load of Hay, Meat,
Is and Flour. Will sell low for cash.
NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO.
Lift.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
Cheap Quinine.

SuIphate OF Qulnine reduced to 4Oc.
OF. E. 7. WHITEHEAD Il Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11
rUSIC (! 4SS SEsss

Having returned from a course O.
instruction at the Peabody 1nsti
tute, Baltimore, l am ready to re
sumo teaching
PIANO AND VOCAL MUSIC,
Mrs. w. r. BOND.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-02-11

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Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
FACTS TO PONDER ON.

In journalism there IS nothing more detestable than the servile party organ, and we regret to say there are a num- Der of them in Arizona. They are as constant as the needle to the pole in their obsequious obedience to the die tates of party. They approve every act of the bosses and applaud every sentiment enanating from the capitol, either at Washington or Phoenix. Such papers are not only of no value to the community, but are real detri- ment, and enemies to the people. However, we will not waste sympathy upon those who tolerate them.
 The designing newspaper man, like the interruptions individual in any other calling, will adopt the policy in which there is the most money. There fore, he stands in with "the powers that be-" knowing full we'll that his services will be needed, and paid for, to defend and cover up questionable official transactions. As for the ''dear public" he has sized it up long ago and recognized the fact that the majority of people are suckers in politics, and Shat the newspaper which supports the administration will be applauded by every partizan nincompoop of the same political stripe within hearing. So the scheming editor catches the big fish and the suckers on which the big fish feed in the same net
 These thoughts are suggested by the present disreputable course of some of She Republican papers of Arizona which chatter like lot of idiotic par ,ess, echoing the editorial moutbings
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

The refusal of the board of control to ratify the contract between the ter ritory and the State of Arizona I'm provement company until the latter shall have first have executed to the territory an indemnifying bond, guar anteeing the completion of the pro- posed irrigation works, should meet with hearty approval and go far toward establishing confidence in Governor McCord's administration. There can be no valid objection to leasing the labor of the prisoners, but as under The terms of the contract their work is to be paid for in water shares issued to the territory, it is certainly reason able requirement that the works be completed and put in operation to in, sure an intrinsic and convertable value to the stock. Governor McCord's 8 stand on this matter is especially grat- flying, as it had been charged that the canal company was instrumental in securing his appointment with the understanding that he was to ratify the company's contract with the territory.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
THE YAQui PLACERS.

The recent placer strike in the beds of the Yaqui river in Mexico is taking away some of the interest in mining matters from the frozen regions of Alaska. The reports that come from Yaqui have been verified enough to satisfy a great many and Q number of parties have gone into the new country to ascertain the truth for themselves. Rich placer ground has been known in parts of the Yaqui country for many years, but the white prospectors have bcen forbidden to enter the lands of the hostile Yaqui Indians. A recent treaty has been made in which the gold fields there are thrown open to the operations of the whites, and following the announcement of the successful negotiations of the treaty comes the report of big strike. The Yaqui has many small tributary streams which feed it from different parts of the Sierra Madre mountains, and gold has been found in some of these. it is re- ported. -Prospector.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26

The supreme court of the United States has recently rendered decision involving the questions identical with those in the celebrated Wade-Ashen- felter case--as to whether the gover- nor has the right to remove terri torisl official before tue expiration of his term of office. The supreme court decided that the provision of law Is one of limitation and not of grant, and that, although the commission runs for a certain number of years, the effect is merely to fix the utmost time an ip- cumbent may remain in office, without emitting him to hold against the power of the president or governor to re- move. The power to remove is held to be in the president or governor and may be exercised whenever, in his dis erection, he considers that the public good demands change, and this al- though the term has been fixed by the statute creating the office. Deming (N. M Headlight.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-08-26
THURSDAY, AUGUST a6, 1897.

The terrors of the overland journey to Alaska will soon be overcome by American and British enterprise. Two railroads have already been projected, construction work to be begun early in the spring, one to run from the head of navigation on the Taku river to Lake Teslin, and the other from Skag- nay Bay to the headwaters of the Yukon. Still another scheme, capable of rapid accomplishment, is the con struction of a cable road from Dyea to Lake Linderrsn. Next we will hear that some enterprising Yankee is to establish summer resort on the sum- mt of Chilcoot pass, and advertise tobogganing as one of the attractions, and Klondyke nuggets to be gwen away as souvenirs to guests.