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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Pretty Littleton Marriage.

The Norfolk Pilot of Goth gave ac-
count of pretty marriage in Littleton
on the evening of Oath ult. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. w. S. Bobbitt,
one of the leading merchants of the
town, and Miss Lizzie Cooper, one of
Llttleton's fairest daughters.
The Baptist church was beautifully
decorated, the front of the altar being
banked with evergreens, fernery and
hot-house plants. The bride and groom
stood under Hastily arranged arch of
evergreens, intermingled with the
choicest cut flowers. From the top Of
the arch was suspended gilt mono
gram of the letters "B. c."
Miss Lucy Capehart presided at the
organ, Prof. Tootle and Mr.. Fitchett
were ushers.
Following were the attendants
Miss Blanche White with ]. w.
Northington, Miss Annie Shearln with
A. NJ. Newsome, Miss Airline Johnson
with n. M. Shearin, Miss Gertie John
son with Arthur Harris, Miss Daisy
Williams With Mr. Kittrell, Miss MIN
ME Pope with D. E. Isles, Miss Agnes
Vassar with w. L. Furgersop. Miss
Annie Taylor was maid of honor and
Mr. Roy Pope was best man. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. III.
E. Davis, pastor of the Methodist
church.
The bridal party was rendered re.
ception and elegant supper by Mr.
Eugene Bobbitt, kinsman of the
groom.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
White curtain net at
HARRELL & SHERRoD s.

Death of Mrs. ]. B. Dunn.
Mrs. J. B. Dunn died at her home in
Enfield Sunday after one days illness.
She was taken with commissions Satur-
day and was not conscious again.
She was the daughter OF Mr.. w. P.
Robertson, and was married only two
or three years ago. She was thus taken
away in the bloom of young woman
hood. Her remains were inferred Mon
day at the family burying ground at
her fathers home.
THE COMMONWEALTH joins the friends
and relatives of the husband in his sad
and sore Affections.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
MARRIAGE IN wILLIAMsroN.
Characterization.

WILLIAMSON, N. c., March l, '97
There was brilliant marriage at thu
Baptist church here last Wednesday
evening, the contracting parties being
Mr.. William Henry Crawford and Mis-.
Pattle. the lovely and accomplished
daughter of ex-Sherlf Hardlson.
The church was very handsomely
decorated with petitioners, palms. calls
lilies, etc. A beautiful arch was erected
IN front of the altar from which was
suspended the marriage bell. The
church was crowded to its utmost ca.
pacity. Messrs. John D. Biggs, Jr.
and Herbert H. Pope acted as ushers.
The rites were solemnized at nine
o'clock by Rev. G. L. Finch, pastor Of
the church. The wedding march was
grandly played by Miss Glasgow oil
GAINESVILLE, as the bridal party entered
the church in the following order:
Miss Pattie Crawford, sister of the
groom and Ed. Hardison, brother of the
bride; Miss Pattie Biggs and Asa F.
Crawford, brother OF the groom Miss
Anna Crawford, sister of the groom, and
J. T. Station Miss Mary Morton and
B. G. Crawford, brother OF the groom
Miss Carrie Cobb, of Washington, and
Dennis S. Biggs; Miss Jennie Lamb
and Frank w. Kellinger, of Norfolk,
Va; Miss Belle Ellyson and J. g.
GODDARD Miss Mayo Lamb and Harry
w. Stubs; Miss Louallie Poole and
Brinkley Cherry; Miss Jennie Moore
and John G. Lamb Miss Sallie Cook
aud Alonzo Hassell Miss Bessie Rhodes
and Jos. D. Biggs; Miss Louise Law
renee and Henry D. Cook; Miss Mat
tie Moore and Chas. D. Carstarphen.
The bridesmaids and groomsrnen
stood ON either side of the aisle; then
came little Miss Della 1anier and Mas
ter Willie Watts bearing flowers.
The bride and groom upon arriving
at the altar took a position under the
marriage bell, the organist softly play
Ing a beautiful selection throughout
the entire service. After the beautiful
and impressive ceremony, the little
g1rl and boy preceded the bride and
groom, strewing flowers in their path
way. The bridal party left the church
amid the merry pealing of the mar
rage bells and were driven to the resi-
dence of the brides father where splen-
did reception was held from 9 80 until
II o'clock.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white satin, en- train. She wore the
customary veil of tulIe and orange
blossoms and carried lovely bouquet
of bride roses. The bridesmaids wore
white organdie and carried bouquets
of white hyaclnths and roses.
the bride and groom are very pop
ular young couple and they were the
recipients OF numerous costly presents
Among the visitors to witness the
nuptials we're, Mrs. G. w. Kellinger of
Norfolk, Va, DR.. Brown of Everetts,
DIR. Williams of Tarboro, DR.. A. G. Liv-
ermon and Mr.. III. E. Biggs OF Scotland
Neck and Miss Alice Bogart of Wash,
ton. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

hrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
b used for over fifty years by mil
Is of mothers for their children while
hing, with perfect success. 1t
Ines the child, softens the gums,
Us all pain. cures wind collie, and Is
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will
eve the poor little sufferer lmme-
|ely. Sold by Druggists in every
of the world. twenty-five cents a
lie. Be sure anu ask for Mrs.
hslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
bther kind. / 81 1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
RINGWOoD WEDDINGS.
Correspondents to The COMMONWEALTH
RlNGwooD, N. G March l, g,

AOsN0VOOOS ~. ~ > NAdtCu 4.
There was most enjoyable time at
Mr.. E. G. Hales last Wednesday. A
large number of friends and nelghbors
assembled to witness the marriage OF
his lovely daughter, Miss Matte to Mr..
W. D. Joyner of Rocky Mount.
The ceremony was performed at one
o'clock by Rev. A. J. Moore OF W hlta-
kers in solemn and impressive man
ner. There were many couples from
Rocky Mount present. A bounti-
full and elegant dinner was served at
two O'Clock, enjoyed by all present.
After which the bride and groom and
friends from Rocky Mount lett for that
town, their future home. They have
the best wishes OF their many friends
for long and happy life.
The following were attendants:
Miss Fannie ParKer with Luther
Worsley, Miss Minnie Long with Wiley
Williams, Miss Maggie Worsely with
Geo. Robbins, Miss Hattie Robbins
with Geo. DAVIS, Miss Claudia Joyner
with Josie Viyerette, Miss Hattie Hales
with Elijah Joyner.
MITCHELL-QUINCY.
Mr.. James Mitchell, of Scotland
Neck, and Miss Annie Quincy, near
this place, were united in the holy
bonds of ma.rimony ON Wednesday
last, by Rev. Mr.. Rose, of Enfield
The couples present we're
Mr.. Minchew and Miss Annie Nit
chell of Scotland Neck, Mr.. Warren
and Miss Irene Thrcwi:ts. Mr.. and Mrs
B 'bbitt, Mr.. AMI Mrs. Splvey, Mr..
Frank and Miss Sallie Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Barden of Ringwood 1t was quite
an enjoyable occasion and all wish the
couple pleasant glide over the sea OF
life. After the ceremony, the bridal
party left for their future home near
Scotland Neck.
The weather is very bad, and farm
work much impeded, roads worse than
ever known, nearly impossible in some
places.
Rev. Mr.. Williams of Nj. P. Church
preached quite an instructive sermon
Sunday. He is earnest, Jealous, visit
ing the sick and afflicted, and walking
as near as he can in the footsteps of the
Master. He is young man engaged
in cause in which his heart and soul
sympathizes and will not fail of die
reward.
The venerable mother of Rev. A. G.
Wilcox has been quite sick recently,
though somewhat improved now,
most estimable christian lady over 80
years of age, intellect still bright, cheer
fully awaiting the summons to 20 up
higher.
Mr.. w. F. Orphella hes closed his
place of business and is now clerking
for Mr.. H. C. Matthews
Mr.. w. T. Williams, our most ex-
cellent postmaster, has moved the
"P. o." and opened grocery store at
w. T. Threwitts' old stand.
Miss Myra Garrett, of Weldon, is
visiting Miss Laura Weller.
Mr. w. HI. McGwIgan, who has been
Q1the sick list for some time, we are
glad to say, is Improving and will soon
be able to be out on the streets again.
Mr.. A. w. Threwitts, who has been
down some time, Is slowly improving.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Remarkable Bone.

1NSNS4140O40 0O1S0s
There was on exhibition at Halifax
Monday JOINT Of what seemed to be
the backbone of some huge animal OF
long ago.
The vertcbla, or joint, is A inches
long, A inches thick and 81 inches
across from one side of the curvature
to the other. It had spur or stump
of rib on each side about an inch
long, and the rib was more than an
inch in diameter.
The bone was found In Quanky
creek on Mr.. w. T. Purnell's farm,
near Halifax, and from Its appearance
it must have been there for ages.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
A Pleasing Entertainment.

A Pleasing Entertainment.
A most enjoyable entertainment was
given at Vine Hill Female Academy last
Monday night. It was arranged chiefly
by the Misses Ballou, teachers in the
institution, and as was anticipated the
treat was rich.
Following was the programme:
l. Chorus by number of girls.
2. Sale of Bachelors, Miss Flora Bal
lou auctioneering and a class of girls
acting in pantomlme.
3. Quartette by Misses Josie Arm
strong, Lizzie Hyman, Hattie Bell and
Lizzie Powell.
4. Horse Race of Fifty years Ago, by
Miss Monte Hoffman.
5. How they Danced Long Ago
Concert recitation by several girls.
6. Piano Solo-Miss Angie Ballou.
z. The Fall of Pemberton Mill-Miss
Flora Ballou. Miss BaIIou in answer
to the encore rendered '"Young Man
Just before Making Call"
8. Six Secrets-Several girls.
Recitation-Miss Flora Ballou.
In response to encore she rendered
"Samantha"-the old maid making her
wedding dress.
10. Inst. Sextette- Misses Nan Smith,
Lizzie Hyman, Estelle johnson, Hattie
Bell, Monte Hoffman and Maggie
Bradley.
: IL. Mammy's Baby Boy-Master
Walter Thigpen. He was encored and
returned with a most acceptable rendl-
ton.
IL. Recitatlon-Miss Lizzie Hyman.
She was encored and returned with an
other happy recitation.
l3-In pantomlme scene OF George
Washington chopplng the cherry
tree scene in DR.. Woods Office, and
a scene in DIR. Livermon's Office.
IA. Recitation by the Banda bur-
lesaue on the Scotland Neck Band.
The parts of the programme were
called out alternately by Misses Huldah
Josey and Emily Peters.
The entertainment was happily con-
ceived, most admirably rendered and
pleased the audience we'll. It was per-
haps the best given by the school yet.
The proceeds, which amounted to about
$40, will go to repairing the academy
boarding house. It was an evening Of
pleasure and reflected great credit upon
the training of the classes for the oc.
casi0n.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Lenten Services at Trinity Church.
Tuesdays-Service 4 30 p. m.
Wednesdays (Old church, 4 80
Thursdays-Holy Communion Z 100
Thursdays-S Service and Lecture Z 80"
Fridays-The Litany - 100 M
HOLY WEEK.
Daily Morning Prayer FRIDAY ex-
cepted) 9 90 o'clock /; Frlday-Morning
PRAYER and Sermon IL 90 O'Clock !;
Daily Evening Prayer (Thursday ex-
cepted) 4 80 o'clock Thursday-Even-
ing PRAYER and Lecture 100 o'clock.
WI. SMITH, Rector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
THE SOCIAL SWIM.
Coming and Going Every week.

Coming and Going Every week.
Mr.. J. C. Boyette went to Suffoll
Tuesday.
Mr.. G. w. Gay went to Roanoke
Rapids Saturday.
/ Mr.. M. II. CLARK of Halifax spent {
night In town last week.
Mr.. Claude Allsbrook went to
Roa noke Rapids Tuesday.
DR.. A. G. Livermon is at his old
home in Berthe this week.
Rev. C. II. Whitaker, of Littleton
was here one day last week.
Rev. Rufus Bradley went to Boykin
Va, Tuesday to visit his relatives.
Clerk S. M. Gary OF Halifax was
here a short while one day last week.
Miss Effie Coker, of Bristol, Tenn, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. JAS L. Harriss.
Mrs. B. F. Tillery of Tillery came
Monday on a visit to Mr.. J. P. Futrell
Miss Rena B. Hollowell of Goldsboro
is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. M. Prince.
DR.. Ed. Shields and Mr.. A. L. Pur.
rington went to Williamson Friday
night.
Mr.. T. E. Powell of Gold Rock Nash
county, was here a day or two last
week.
Miss Annie Brantley went to Spring
Hill Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Asa Pope.
Mrs. o. K. Taylor left Monday for
Washington, D. c., on few days Wis
to Mrs. Williams.
DIR. L. H. Tubbs attended the New
Berne fair last week with some horses
from his stables here.
Miss Annie Biggs left for Baltimore
Tuesday where she will spend some
time taking a special course in music.
DR.. A. G.. Livermon and Mr.. III. E.
Biggs went to Williamson last week
to attend the Crawford Hardison nup-
tials.
Mrs. Norfeet Smith returned Tues
day from Richmond where she had
been on visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Barraud
Mrs. C. L. Whitehead, of Norfolk,
and Mrs. L. J. Spivey, of Lewiston,
have been on visit to their sister r,
Mrs. r. E. Hancock this week.
Mrs. w. H. White left Tuesday for
New York where she has gone to pur-
chase spring millinery and to post her.
self on the latest styles and fashions.
Mr.. J. B. Brewer OF Wytheville, Va,
spent several days here last week visit
ing his friends. Mrs. Brewer had been
here some days before. They left for
Baltimore Monday.
Rev. w. V. Savage, of Tarboro, was
here Tuesday visiting Rev. R. TsYann.
He returned home on the AFTERNOON
train, accompanied by his sister, AHsA
Lizzie, who has been here two weeks ON
a visit to Rev. r. T. Vann.
Mr.. II. S. Hyman has gone on the
road as travelling salesman for L. c.
Younger, wholesale grocer of Rich
mond, Va. Mr.. Hyman has all East
ern Carolina for his territory and has
good prospects OF fine business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Wanted.

In experienced woman for cook. To
who can furnish good references as
lbillty and honesty good home
be given at large wages. Also wish
Eoung woman for nurse at good
res. Address
JNO. l.. WATSON,
Portsmouth, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
LOCAL NEWS.

ENTERTAINED THE DAND."MF. y. Z
Hancock entertained the Scotland Necl
Band with an oyster supper at Hote
Lawrence Friday night.
DIED-Mrs. Levy Edmondson dice
at her home in Palmyra last Thursday
morning, aged about IS years. He1
remains were inferred at Hamilton thu
following day.
CALLED TO JAcKsoN.-Mr. and Mrs
A. Vaughan went to Jackson last Fri
day in answer to telegram announcing
the death of Mrs. Vaughan's sister
Mrs. J. r. Vaughan.
BIGGEST Hoe YET.-The Suffolk cor
respondent to the Norfolk Virginlan
says that farmer Rlddick of Gates
county marketed in Suffolk a hog three
years old that weighed COS pounds.
DIED OF APPENDIc1TIs.-Mr. A. r.
Splvey, sawyer at Savage and Han
cocks mills near Neal, died last Thurs
day, after an illness of a week, OF ap-
pendlcitls. His remains were carried
to Virginia for interment. He left a
wife and two children.
BUTTER ENOUGH.-Mr. J. Henry
Hopkins tells The COMMONWEALTH that
he has a little "scrub" COW which took
up on his farm some time ago. He
could not learn the owner, and so kept
her, 1t turns out good luck for Mr..
Hopkins, for he says he gets nine
pounds of butter week from her.
TARBoRo's EWPAPER.-We have re-
ceived copy of Tarboro's new weekly
paper, The Dispatch, published by the
Tarboro Publishing Co. 1t starts out
we'll, is we'll made up, good clear print
and shows care and enterprise. We
wish our new neighbos the success that
its fist efforts merit and it's environ
ments promise.
FIRE ALARM.-Monday some one
coming into town saw flames bursting
from the chimney OF Mr.. J. Frank
new residence. The alarm
was carried down the street and soon
the fire company and many others from
town were at Mr.. Brinkley's ready to
save his residence, but there was no
danger or damage done. Mr.. Brinkley
says he appreciates very much the
prompt action of the company, as we'll
as that of others.
THOUGHT HE WAS JEFF. DAVIS
Mr.. T. W. Oliver of Franklin,
Va, brought to Halifax a colored boy
named Tom Saunders whom he thought
to be jeff. Davis, the man who killed
The white man Spain at Tillery some
lime ago. The boy Saunders went by
he name of Samuel Davis In Virginia.
He left Tillery some time ago because
ne struck colored woman named
Whey Whitehead. He was not JEFF.
Davis, therefore.
CAPT. RHEIMS BIG HoG.-Capt. G.
J. Rhem, manager OF the State farm
near Halifax, recently killed hog
which weighed 6l2 pounds. This is a
ew pounds more than the weight of
he Gates county hog, elsewhere men
Toned. By the way, Capt. Rhem is
lot only first class manager, but is
,ne of the most popular men Ill the
He has made most excellent
'ecord and has managed the States
interests we'll. No better man could be
out in charge of that work. His ser
7ices there for six years have been we'll
'endered and he has given perfect salts
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Save your Hams.

I've your hams by using bug-proof
r bags for this purpose. A sure
(entative-At Taylor's.
ktapsco Speculative flour at Tay-
bw corned herrings at Taylor's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Fresh Bread.

keep on hand every day FRESH
b, CAKE and everything nice from
Washington Bakery. Give me
|orders. A. VAUGHAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
GuanO.

|edmont Mt. Airy Guano, good for
! Cotton, Potatoes, Tobacco, Truck
For sale by
D. P. HAsKITT,
btland Neck, N. G. 2 II tt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
New and Pretty Sill
VerWare

We have just received the largest
Id handsomest shipment OF silver
Ire we ever offered to our customers.
hndsome Pickle Dishes Orange, Col
and Berry Spoons; Oyster, Frui4
D Meat Forks Tomato, Jelly and
ke Servers Sugar Tongs; Cream
by, Oyster and Soup Ladies, with
my other pretty things.
E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

"Don't stop me-; l am going to
Whltehead's Drug store for DR.. David's
Cough Syrup. My baby has the Group. !"
It cures Coughs, Bronchites and all
Throat and Liver troubles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
tice to Tax Payers.

Epersons who have not paid their
kaxes for 1896 will do so within
ext ten days, or their taxes will
)lected by law.
w. E.. WHITMORE,
Collector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
CARROTS.

re haye car load of Hay, Meat,
and Flour. Will sell low for cash.
NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO.
H-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
For Sale.

pttle, Sheep and Hogs. Poland
= Pigs Gull Blood at bargain.
Address r. A. PITTMAN, JR.
& Enfield, N. c..
.(Mention this paper.)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

PEABODY INSTITUTE,
CONSERVATORY OF Music.
BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. 30, ~.
Mrs. VIM. R. Bond, of Scotland
Neck, N. c., has been pupil with me
at the Peabody Institute in the branch
of singing and has also taken some spe-
cial lessons in the art of teaching. She
has made a special study of breathing,
registers, &C., and is conscientious and
intelligent and in my opinion will make
an excellent teacher of singing.
PROF. OTTO T. SIMON,
Instructor at Peabody Institute.
2 IL 3m
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Announcement TO
Merchants.
FO the Merchants of Eastern North
Carolina:

We announce that we are now ready
5 fill your orders for mattresses, hay
|hg a large stock on hand, and all made
p the latest Boston shape. We are
be largest manufacturers in the State,
md do claim to give you the best
Double Cotton Top Mattress, in fancy
md plain blue ticking, ever offered be-
pre-. We have special freight arrange
|nents to all points. Orders filled the
lay they are received. Order early, as
hey will be higher.
Very truly,
Halifax, n. C. HALE BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Sterling Silver Wedding Presents,
lain Gold Rings, and Special Bargains
b Diamonds. Satisfaction guaranteed
+ the old Established House of Bell,
be Tarboro Jeweler. See his ad. else
there. 2 % tt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
G. W. WHITLEY.

SHOE-SHOP near POst-Office.
pod repairing done promptly at LOW
RICES. 2 25 4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

ROOM Dwelling for Rent.
WILSON ALLsB2OOK.
2 % At. Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
MUSIC !. fssgEz'

Having returned from course OF
instruction at the Peabody lnsti-
tute, Baltimore, / am ready to re-
sumo teaching
PIANO AND VOCAL MUSIC,
MRS. w. r. BOND.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Enlarge Your Picture.
Will have your picture enlarged and
british frame for $2.9S till frames on
Ind are closed out. n. B. JosEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Cheap Quinine.

Sulphate OF Qulnine reduced to 4Oc.
per OF. E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co. :.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Send sc in stamps and we will tell
You how to get it. Address,
SOu. Employment 4 Intelligence Bureau
3 4 3m Burlington, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Yard wide percales at s cents.
HARRELL & SHERROD.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-07-02
2octical.
LOOKTNG BICHWIRD.

!'Y ;. W. BRADFORD.
In the days Of long ago-with the eycntCe be-
ginning
And 10 talk nttie gossip. i'll their quaint and
quiet way,
As the emherS on the hearth CLOSED the glOam-
ing OF the GAY.
Then the tradesman placed Il placaTd on his
window and his door,
To inform the passing public of the goods he
kept in store:
And the Waterman cried the hour, in mean-
AS the pendulum of time slowly pushed TIC
night alUT s.
Then, the parson preached his sermons from
high pulpiGs MADE Of pine,
To his stately congregations, wearing queues
and criuO.ine;
And the ringing of the church bells, on those
peaceful sabbath days,
seem to strike chordcd ether, III sweet,
solemn, sounds of praise.
There was then no evening paper, no ''urchin
blasts" 10 sound
The startling information On which true bills"
could he found;
And tnc people pad their taxes upon all that
they posses sed,
Scoring any opposition to their being reuSsesS-
ed.
Such thing as rapid transit was not known
throughout the land,
And the corporation limits were then hemmed
with hills of sand.
And the only locomotion to be seen upon the
street,
Was the pulling power of nature, as developed
by the feet.
All the winning ways of women, and the fam
Gus deeds of men,
We're not pictured i'll the press with photo
graphic pen;
Then, as now. the one succeeding found il
would not do to Shirk
The execution of the power, call'd the genius
of hard work.
These are no fancy sketches, nor yet, sombre
thoughts TO shade
The back ground in the picture Of the progress
we have made,
But are visions Of the vista in the memory Of L
few,
Who have paused upon the present to take
back ward view.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-07-02
HDTNER.


Ell Perkins. who made his fame as
humorist, says the "Mamphis
ScImitar, showed :, t,rpth Of FEELING.
and pathoS unsupported by his nlnsL
intimate aCquafntanccs when he
stood SoIPmnly Il moment in his
lecture and then said:
~ on. ( ladies. once heard .
boWed-GOwn father talking 10 u care
less daughter whom he loved,
Lizzie, ''he said. locking into her
deep blue eyes and stro<in~ her
golden hair, Lizzie. | want to snenE
TO yOu Of your mother. 1t NAV be
that you have noticed O. careworn
look upon her face. OF course. il Ina.
not been brought there by anv act If
yours; still it is your dlitv To cbaSa II
away. | want YOU TO get M ro-morro,v
morning and get breakfast. When
your mother comes and begins to aI-
press surprise. go right up 70 her and
kiss her on the mouth. You can't
imagine how it would brighten her
dear face.
Beside, you owe her Il kiss or
two. Away back, when Won were =
little girl, she kissed YOU when no
one else was tempted hv your fever
tanned breath and vol N face. You