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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Vine Hill Male Academy.

Roll of Honor for the month ending
May 4th:
Bernard Allsbrook, Herbert Britton,
Albion Dunn, Raymond Dunn, Justus
Everett. Bruce Futrell, Mamie Hoff-
man, Hugh johnson, Charles Jones,
Thurman Kitchin, Chas. Mcdowell,
Will Petty, George Powell, Chas
Shields, David Stern, Roy Vaughan,
Harvey Vann, Rufus Walston, Tyler
Wheeler. Edwin Whitehead,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATIs N

THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM M.
MIR. James Rowland of this village,
states that for twenty-five yeats his
wife has been a aufferer from rheuma-
tlsm. A few nights ago she was in
such pain that she was nearly crazy.
She sent Mr.. Rowland for the doctor,
but he had read of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and instead of going for the ply
slclan he went to the store and secured
a bottle of it +. His wife did not APP
prove of Mr.. Rowland's purchase at first
nevertheless applied the Balm thor
oughly In an hours time was able to
go to go to sleep. She now applies 1t
whenever she fuls feels an ache or pain
ana hnds that 1t always gives relief. He
says that no medicine which she had
used ever did her as much good. Fair
haven On. " Register.
The Is and SO cent sizes for sale by
+. 1. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Free to Our Readers.

To those OF our subscribers who pay
up all arrears within thirty days, or to
new subscriber paying not less than
one year in advance, we will give one
years free subscription to The Won
ans Health and Home Journal, of
Chattanooga, Tenn. This journal, de-
voted to Health, Home and Farm, is a
16 page monthly paper, bright, in
structlve, elevating.
We have only limited number OF
these premiums to give away on the
above terms. Don't wait until your
neighbor comes in and gets the last
one we have left.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
%no1lacement to
Merchants.

Merchants Of Eastern North
Carolina
nnollnce that we are now ready
|o,,r orders for mattresses, hay
|r@a stock on hand. and all made
1atest Boston shape. We are
lest manufacturers in the State,
claim to give YOU the best
Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
In blue ticking, ever offered be-
Ne have special freight arrange
. all points. Orders filled the
4 are received. Order early, as
il be higher.
Very truly.
NC HALE BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
ENFIELD NEWS.
Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH

Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH
ENFIELD, N. c., May IL, '9.
The Township Executive Committee
Sunday -school Association met Thurs
day and decided to hold the next con-
ventlon the 3rd Sunday in June at 10
o'clock, which is to be at Haywoods.
Mr.. Brown of Goldsboro gave phono-
cratic concerts Friday and Saturday
nights for the benefit of the Thomas
vile orphanage.
Mrs. T. L. Whitaker has gone on a
visit to her sons in Charleston and
Columbia, S. G.
The dry weather has cut off the
strawberry crop here.
Mr.. J. T. Lawrence and wife returned
from Wilmington yesterday. l..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
DR.. Hyatt Coming.

DR.. Hyatt will be in Scotland Neck
at Hotel Lawrence, May 18th and 18th,
for the purpose of examining and treat
ing diseases of the eye, ear, nose and
throat. While in Philadelphia recent
ly DR.. Hyatt made arrangements with
one of the largest manufacturing estab-
lishments that will enable him to fur
nish his patients with frst-class specta-
cles at moderate prices. All old people
who need and want the best spectacles
will do we'll to give him call.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
LOCAL NEWS.

MOVED TO GREENsBoRo.-Mr. TX.
McIlhenny has moved his chewing
gum plant to Greensboro, where it is
said he will continue the manufacture
of gum on larger scale, perhaps, than
here.
A CoRRECTION.-In the county COM
missioners' proceedings on the little
extra we send out this week the types
say "this week." whereas it ought to be
"last week." The bit of news was put
in type for last week, but was crowded
out.
New vOLUME.--Our esteemed con-
and neighbor, the Roanoke
News,ha just entered on new volume.
We congratulate its editors on so
many years of successful and useful
work for the county and the State, and
hope for them still greater success in
their good work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
THE SOCIAL SWIM.
Coming and Going Every Week.

Mr.. A. L. burlington went to Viii
llamston last week.
Mr.. Claude Kitchin has gone to
Charlotte on business.
Mr.. John Dunn of Enfield spent Sun
day here with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. V. Smith OF Tarboro
spent Sunday here with his mother.
Mrs. J. B. Keech of Tarboro spent
last week here with her mother, Mrs.
r. HI. Shaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Rosenbloom of Tar
boro spent Sunday here with her broth
or, Mr.. Joseph Cohen.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Josey attended
the Southern Baptist Convention in
Wilmington last week.
Mess. Clarence and Julian Kitchln
are here from Portsmouth on a visit to
their sister, Mrs. S. B. Kitchin.
Capt. w. III. Kltchin went to Will
mlngton Tuesday to attend the meet
ing of the Grand Chapter of Masons.
Rev. D. B. Ricard of Bethel is here
for few days to attend the meeting
being conducted by DR.. Hatcher of
Richmond.
Mr.. ]. K. McIlhenny has moved his
family to Greensboro, where he has
been employed for some months with a
drug company.
Rev. w. J. Smith and Mr.. P. E.
Smith went to Raleigh Tuesday to at
tend the Episcopal Convention now in
session there.
Mrs. G. w. Bryan returned Tuesday
from a visit to relatives in Duplin
and attending the Convention
in Wilmington.
Miss Mary Lawrence returned Mon
day from Portsmouth where she had |
been to see Miss Pattie Gotten. Her
many friends here will be glad to hear
that Miss Pattie is recovering from her
Illness
Prot. J. w. Ports, formerly teacher
OF music and telegraphy In the Davis |
School of LAGRANGE and Win
ston, is here teaching the Scotland
Neck band. He has with him one
Of Edison's latest monographs, with
large selection of vocal and instrument
tai music which will be- in operation
on Tuesday and Thursday nights, also
Saturday afternoons and nights. He
will give concerts at private residences
On very reasonable terms. While here
he will tune and repair pianos, organs
md other musical instruments. He is
stopping at Hotel Lawrence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13

The Westfield (Ind,) News prints
the following In regard to an old resi-
dent OF that place: Crank McAvoy'
for many years in the employ OF the
L., n. A. & G. BY. here, says; I nave
used Chamberlaln's Col1c, Cnoieroea
Remey for ten years or longer-am
never without it in my family. l con.
s,der it the best remedy OF the the kind
mannfactured. I lake pleasure in rec.
.ommending it, It is specific io'
ali howell disorders. For sale by =. y
Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
NOTICE.!

NORTH CAROLINA, }
HALIFAX COUNTY.
In the Superior Court, Before the
Clerk.
Edward T. Clark, Administrator of
the estate of the late Ivey E. Hudgins,
Plaintiff.
Kate MCGEE, Martha Dempsey and
George Dempsey, Defendants.
In pursuance of an order of the Court
made in the above entitled cause. of
date, the 9th April, 1897, 1 will, on the
7th day of June, 1897, proceed to sell
for cash at the Court-House door in the
town of Halifax, N. c., the following
described tract of land to wit the land
described in deed from Ivey Hudgins
to Edward T. Clark registered in Boot,
70 B. page l53 of the Register of Deeds
office for Halifax county, N. c., and
bounded as described in said deed by
the lands formerly owned by the late
Davy Reynolds, the lands formerly
owned by the late H. J. Hervey, and
the public road leading from Halifax to
Scotland Neck known as the Hospital
tract containing, 225 acres.
Also one other tract in Halifax coun-
ty, N. c., bounded by the lands of Mrs.
Mary Moore, Norman Scott, the road
from HALIFAX to Tillery, and Roanoke
river, containing 25 acres more or less.
and called the "Hudgins Home Place. -
EDWARD T. CLARK,
4 22 Ut. Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Goes to Norfolk.

Goes to N0rt0lk.
The Southern Baptist Convention
which adjourned in Wilmington Mon
day night, Will be held in Norfolk next
year beginning Friday before the first
Sunday in May,
Bristol, Tenn, desired it, but DIR.
Wharton and others of Norfolk, were too
strong for the Bristol people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Keep Your Premises Clean.

Look out for your back lots. Atten:
ton is called to Section 8 OF Article 8
of the ordinances of Scotland Neck.
Every place will be regularly inspected
and the law will be enforced where
there has been any neglect of the or
dinance. w. =. WHfrMohE'
Chief Police.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Vine Hill Female Academy.

The annual commencement will take
place at Vine Hill Female Academy on
Tuesday and Wednesday nights, May
25th and Goth. Concert Tuesday night
Contest for medal in oratory Wednes-
day night. Doors open at 7 80.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Wanted.

ZEN young hens and couple of
Must be layers and cheap.
|dress CHICKENS, this Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13

!, buggy and harness in ex-
for two bicycles, ladies and gen
ugh grade and in good repair.
Address LAZY, this office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
MS ENGLISH KITCHEN,
Naln St., NORFNIK VA

VAN st. NORFOLK, VA.
Le ga. Dining Room in the
b maales and Gentlemen. Strict
= .pe,allee Place. All meals 25c.
: Surprising Coffee a
l l6 "
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
wanted.

Il to purchase a mill plant COM
,reter one with kiln and planners
/, in a healthy Iocality-plenty
pr to run mill } or more years.
1 Of mill 10 to 20 3. ". it. dali
would be glad to correspond
rites having tracts Of timber for
l,ne OF railroad or water in Eas-
c. Address.
C. T. W.
Is Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13

pods New Goods, at
\. B. Josey's.
Z Laees, All-over Embroideries
IT, bh,, &C. Special value In Sc to
OaiSs' n. B. Josey.
na's and Neck-wear can't be
\. B. Josey's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13

Elgln Creamery Butter at %
fresh Butter from GOVERNOR
Dairy-20 cents.
y. A. VAUGHAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
heap LUMBER!

ming May 10th, ] VIII sell cell
flooring dressed, for sixty cents
bred till June 1St.
s. B. KITCHIN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Commonwealth.

rpcD,Y MAY Is. 1897.
PFf1Al ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13

T.! Idea II \ IS: &C.. 'e'ss
ESRssE nay you 10 %ssd9s
ton, y q. sor .S e Co. Patent Ittn ea.
tnse sassz d .a0 niise oissr
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
" Lot Of Horses.

we V Just received a new lot of
come early and get your pick.
: BIGGs & JOHNSON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-13
Wanted.

Is Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

Brothers, do you remember those
glorious inspired leaders under the
Lewelling administration Do you
recall how the Monitor and other Pop
papers marked them as STATESMEN
who will yet rise to national promi-
nenceP" Have they riz, have they be.
come co-laborers with the nations
leaders? Ex-Auditor Prather Is or
the Kansas City police force. Frank
McGrath is peddling a patent pen.
Ben Clover, ex-congressman, is work.
ing on farm for $40 a month. E.
H. Snow can't pay taxes on his print.
ing plant. j. NJ. Dunsmore is in
NEEDY" circumstances. John Willis
doesn't even reaa the papers any
more. Judge Pattee has "busted'
and gone to Oklahoma and Fred Close
is stranded in Topeka. These mer
knew exactly how the nation ought tc
be run and did not hesitate to tell the
people so. They were inspired re-
formers-yet all are business failures,
Probably never did reform move.
ment have SO many fake prophets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Our Dear Pop "Reformers.

The brownest roast which has yet
been bestowed upon the Populist leg
islature and the Populist state admin
istration comes from Editor Hagaman
Of the Concordia Blade. The Blade is
a Populist paper and Mr.. Hagaman
was last fall candidate upon the
Populist ticket for the Office Of county
attorney.
After scheduling long list Of sins
of commission and omission, Mr.. Hag.
aman says:
at Is the general opinion that it
was the weakest, as well as the most
corrupt, Legislature that ever men in
the United States of America, or any
other country, gave. Earnestmen who
knew enough to draft bills did so,
bills on Populstic lines, and sent
them to the members Of the legisla-
ture and they would not even intro
duce them-in some instances they
did not answer their receipt. It's as
serted they sold the stamps they voted
to themselves, likewise the statutes
certainly they did not read them!
"About the time OF the final ad-
journment," continues this indignant
editor, "if you look you will see that
Senator Billy Sterne, Of Topeka, was
boss OF the senate. He is a Republi-
can, the political boss Of the senate.
He is a Republican, the political boss
OF Shawnee county. The word
'chump may be properly written
after the name of each Pop senator'
II you can find one person who is SANE
and not a boodler, who endorses what
the legislature did, you will find more
than anyone else has succeeded in do
ing"
Then turning his attention to Gov
ernor Leedy and the rest of the state
administration, Mr.. Hagaman con-
cludes as follows: "See how the po-
sitions Of honor, profit or trust are
distributed. The silver Republicans
and Democrats got nearly everything
in sight that had profit IN it. II "a
Pop Is recognized the chances are he
Is a renegade or boodler or bribe-taker
or drunkard.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

Sometimes man does not know a
good thing when he sees it. State
Printer Parks was offered by Major
Hudson, the outgoing printer, $1,000
a month in cash for the work Of the
off ,e-Parks to do nothing but draw
that salary for four years. Instead
he loaded himself down with a $40, 900
office going heavily into debt, and
sees the Pops sending the best Of the
printing down to Cheap John offices
in Missouri. Even the State Agri-
cultural school printing is farmed
out among the regents friends. In
the end Parks will have his profits
tied up in a printing establishment
that he can't sell. Look at +. H.
Snow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

The Popocrats are scared. There is
rebellion in the Democratic party
against further continuance Of the
alliance between silver Democrats
and Populists, and members of both
these organizations are wild with
alarm. Mr.. Bryan's organ, the
Omaha World-Herald, is frantically
appealing to the old members Of the
political job lot which failed in bust
ness last November to yet hang to-
gether. Itsays: ut would be worse
than folly at this time to refuse to
fuse with the Democrats and silver
Republicans" and adds that con-
tinued combination Of their forces
"means solid phalanx Of silver
forces in all campaigns from now till
1900"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

A Pop senator not more than
thousand miles away from the 22nd
district had the equity in farm for
sale few weeks ago for $500 but,
so they tell, he was offered for il
$1,000 and had to take il Of course.
The man who made the offer had
never seen the farm, which made it
the more strange. 1t turns out that
he was interested in the passage Of a
certain bill through the legislature.
But what party it is that can in
crease the value of a farm $1,000 at a
jump 1t beats free silver for in
flation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Junketing POPS.

These are lovely days for tie Pop
state officers. They are assessing
the railroads. This has been one of
the pet themes Of the Populist speak
ers on the stump. They wanted the
method changed. Have they3 Well
hardly. The state officers are travel
in at a lightning speed over all the
lines Of the state-about 5000 miles
in all-in special train, with negro
walters and all the appurtenances,
looking out Of the window at Intervals
and assessing" the value of the
handcars as they 60 along. At the
end ofthe tour, which will last two
week, the wives, sisters and sweet
hearts Of the state house officials are
to be taken abroad and the whole
crowd will 60 out to Colorado to see
the mountains and enjoy a dance at
the Colorado Springs casino. State
Treasurer Hetflebower did not 20.
Asked why not, he replied: 81 would
sooner be in hades popping thunder
at 8 cents a clap" Mr.. Hefflebower
seems to be too good for his com.
rades.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

In the death Of N. c. Mcfarland
Kansas loses a big-brained, warm
hearted, worthy gentleman. He was
generous to others and was always
glad to lift the beginners in life's race
up the ladder. Among the most
cherished possessions Of one Kansas
newspaper man is kind and helpful
letter which came to him from Judge
Mcfarland, then a stranger, express
ing appreciation Of modest literary
venture. 1t was a little thing to do
but it showed the type Of the man.
Kansas loses much in the death Of
this respected citizen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

A Hutchinson fraternal lodge with
over 400 members recently overlooked
in the rush Of business one night the
appeal Of sick and distressed
brother to keep up his dues. He died
the next week and lost his insurance.
The family is suffering and the lodge
has appealed to all the lodges Of the
state to assist in their support. The
proper thing for the Hutchinson
lodge would seem to be to assess its
members about 50 each and pay the
insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

When the president went out on
little ride on a battleship the other
day he was very careful not to in
fringe upon any of the rules or regu-
lations Of the service. 1t is said that
the first time that he came upon deck
to smoke, he asked the quartermaster
stationed on the poop deck if he was
permitted to indulge in his cigar in
that part of the ship. Eyes,
sir" was the reply, and it would have
been the same, if the president had
asked permission to smoke in the mag
aZine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Miss Agnes Wright, of Ridge, spent
the night in the city.
j. M. Van Norstrand, Of Enterprise,
was an Abilene visitor.
Miss Sue Bell came down from Sa-
lima and is visiting friends.
Simon Stein, one of west Dickinson's
leading farmers, was an Abilene visi-
tor.
A. F. Huls, Of Navarro, was q
prominent south Dickinsonian in
town.
Geo. Landes, Spencerville, o., and
Jerry Landes, Elkhart, Ind, came in
to attend their mothers funeral.
If you want to raise road or car
riage horses see the handsome Nc
Gregor stallion at the fair grounds.
C. W. Glass and F. W. Morse were
down from Manchester last night to
see Conductor Howton ride the Royal
Arch goat.
David Landes, Of Atchison, accom-.
panied by three children, and G. W.
Landes, Of Pueblo, Colo, came in to-
day to attend their mothers funeral.
A. 7. Randall, Of Joliet, Ills, an
old army comrade Of R. A. Brown, is
Mr. Browns guest. They served in
the same company and enjoy recalling
army experiences.
Conductor j. W. Howton, of Man
chester, spent the night in the city on
his way home from Topeka where he
has been in the hospital for treat
ment. He is much improved.
Ed Arnold, the Chapman post
master whose term has long ago expir-
ed, was a prominent Democratic visi.
tor. For man whose political head
may come off any minute he is very
good natured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
ALss,on for Kansas.

The action Of the Pops in firing Re-
publican teachers and regents Of our
state institutions and giving only
Populists places is in striking con-
trast with that Of the Republicans Of
West Virginia. For the first time in
many years the Republicans have
control Of that state and the governor
had a chance to do what the Populists
did here-show intense partisanship
and sacrifice the interests OF the state
schools for spoils. Instead, in keeping
with the policy which he announced
in bis inaugural address, March 4
Governor Atkinson appointed the
board Of regents for the State Uni
versity, dividing them equally be-
tween Republicans and Democrats,
and dividing them equally between
the five leading religious dencmina-
tons. Governor Atkinson says that
in making his selections, only brains
and broad mindedness have been con.
considered.
In what contrast is this with the
Kansas Pops in not only putting Pops
alone on the boards but in discharg-
ing the president and principal
teachers Of the State Agricultural
College because they do not believe in
Populism. 1t is TOO bad that Kansas
must take lessons Of West Virginia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

Mckinley prosperity is making it.
self apparent in many industries, but
in none more prominently than in
that Of railroad construction. The
Railway Age, a conservative journal,
estimates that the railway construc-
ton Of the United States in 1897 will
be 1880 miles, which, by the way is
more than twice as much as was &C.
complished during President Cleve-
lands entire term. II this estimate
is realized, the railway construction
Of the United States in 1897 will ex-
coed that Of any period in the past
decade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

Ex-Congressman Wilson says the
Dingley bill will add $500 to the cost
Of a suit of clothes because of the
duty on wool. As the duty named
by the bill averages - cents per
pound, the professor must calculate
that 40 pounds of wool goes into a
suit of clothing. But what better
can be expected of man who framed
such a measure as that now upon the
statute books bearing his nameP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

When the first pioneers came to
Kansas they found wild cattle and the
prairie chicken. You can't fool
nature. She meant to indicate that
COWS and steers and the humble hen
would be be the salvation Of this Sec
ton OF the universe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

Senator PETER has taken his pen in
hand and is running his old paper
again. He has printed a list Of the
members Of the legislature and tells
how they voted on each question be-
fore the assembly. "Mark the trait
ors," he counsels, and as the majority
Of the votes are on the wrong side the
display is somewhat appalling. PETER
is liable to trouble the Pop gang yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

The governor has taken two lovely
little junkets to Texas since he came
into power. Both were in special
cars and the legislature had to sit
several days during the first trip for
him to get home and adjourn it. He
never rode in style before and the
sensation is novel one for him. The
beauties sleeping and drawing room
car have their attractions for a
farmer from Leroy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

All over the state the Pops are
holding Indignation meetings and
sending to the governor resolutions
denouncing the betrayal Of the people
by the Pop members Of the legisla-
ture. Even the reformers are on to
the reform fake.