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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

There is one direction, as DR.. George
F. Shrady, Americas first surgeon, dis
tinctly says, in which people seem to
need enlightenment at present more
than they have for many years past.
"This is the rational appreciation OF
the danger of quackery and fake cures. !"
DR.. Shrady's article in the New York
World of Dec. ~ should be read by
every man and woman who is ever in
clined to listen to the nonsensical, but
too often plausible, ramblings of trad
ers in patent medicines.
When Prof. Edward f. Phelps, M.
D., LII. D.. of Dartmouth college, after
q long life of study in the most recent
scientific investigation of disease,
evolves the marvellous formula OF
Paine's celery cOmpound-when afte
the closest possible observance by th>
best practitioners it is found that this
greatest remedy Of our generation not
only does all. but even accomplishes
more than the modest doctor - the
giant among men that he has proved tC
be-more than he was willing at frs,
to claim-when thousands of sufferers
in every walk of life, sufferers from
ailments that come from overwOrk, de
ranged digestive organs, impaired ner
vous systems, too poor or too rich liv
ing, inattention to hygienic laws, have
been absolutely restored to health by
Paine's celery compound, after vainly
trying every other possible remedy, anC
being dosed by well meaning but in
competent so-called physicians.
When this is taken into considera
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
Rule of Paganini's Violin.

A leader of the social world of her
day and generation invited Paganini
to dinner at which other men and
women, distinguished in art, were to
be present. She had expected that he
would play before them during the
evening, and when the great musician
arrived, to her chagrin she discovered
mat he had not brought his instru-
ment
"Oh. Signor" she exclaimed, re-
proachfully, you have not brought
your violin"
NO, madame" Paganini answered,
my violin never dimes out"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
SHE LOST HER HEAD.
s,. Thought 1t would Re Cut OFF if
en' she Staid, So She Fled.

rboupht 1t Would Pc Cut Off If
en' she staid, So She Fled.
This girl thinks that trainmen are
..at borrid. One Of them nearly scared
, ~, into a fit the other day. She was
,oiog ro down to the levee ferry landing
~ 90 over to East st. Louis to visit a
,,,end. saws the st. Louis POst-DiS-
notch 1t was her first trip and she had
hoord awful stories of how murder was
committed several times day down on
,be Ieyee. whose denizens she had been
;,old thought less of cutting a throat
tbon of wringing chickens head Off.
She was nervous and scared us she
npnetrated the city's purlieus. \ freight
,aip was being switched down there
and loud voiced switchman was Civ
inc instruction to another of his craft.
switchmen have a language all their
own. which is incOmprehensib!e to the
plan everyday non-railroading citizen.
Among other things they call train
cher" and ''she," just as sailor refers
10 A ship, and just as she neared the
switchman this is what he yelled:
Head her off, Jim, cut her in two
and send the head end up here"
She fed from the murderous villain
and postponed her voyage across the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
BADLY HIPPED.

Is is hardly compliment to say that any
one is "hipped," but anyone is pretty badly
hipped who suffers with sciatica. 1t is in
the hip that the excruciating pain takes
hold and tortures. 1t is just there where
St.Jacobs Oil, with its soothing penetration,
has done some of its most remarkable work
of cure. Those who suffer thus, therefore,
need not despair of cure when this great
remedy for pain can be had so readily, and
as it is known as sure cure. be sure to get
it and insure speedy and perfect riddance
of the intense misery. There are cases OF
confirmed crippling from this malady
which this great remedy has effectually
cured and restored the sufferer to sound
condition
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Mrs. Hatfield can't stand dishon-
esty and think this specializing is Just
as dishonest as gambling. BY the way,
l see that Mrs. Hendrix has another
beautiful ring. wonder how her hus-
band can afford to buy her so many
diamonds?
Mr.. Hatfield-He runs bucket shop.
Mrs. Hatfield latter long silence,-
John, I wonder If you couldn't get into
that business ?-Cleveland Leader.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

The love that serves not is selfshness.
How many things can you think of
for which to be thankful during the
past year?
Kindness is language the dumb can
speak, and the deaf hear and under.
stand.-Bovee.
All the law is fulfilled in one word.
even in this: Thou shalt love thy neigh.
Dor as thyself.-Gal. 8: Il.
A London paper recently offered A
prize for the best definition of friend"
This is the prize definition: The first
person who comes in when the whole
world has gone out"
In the cooperative age the abnormal.
unhealthy and destructive growth of
large cities will be done away with.
They are eXcrescences on the social
life, and have been the fostering cause
of the decay and downfall Of empires
and republic, from Solomons time to
the present. Mans first home was in
garden, close to nature, and nowhere
else can he attain his best moral or in
tellectual development. In the COOP
erative age the great factories and
storehouses Of commerce will be taken
out of the pressure of the great cities
and placed where all workers by hand
or brain shall have an acre or two Of
Gods earth for home and garden.-S.
II. CominGs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
TIE LIVERY OF BILtOUsNEss

Is a pronounced yellow. 1t is visible in the
countenance and eyeballs 1t is accompanied
with uneasiness beneath the right ribs and
shoulder blade, sick headache, nausea and
irreguarty of the bowels. To the removal OF
each and all of these discOmfOrts, as well as
their cause, Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs is
admirably adapted. This prc eminent family
medicine also remedies malarial, rheumatic
and kidney complaints, nervousness aud debil-
ity. 1t promotes appetite and sleep.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

continuous service,
for Mr.. Strobe has
held his position Of
master Of the mails
at Strode's Mills
since 1S45, despite
changes of admins
trations, political
upheavals, war and
rumors of W a r.
StrOde'S Mills is n
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Swiss papers complain that the watch
trade is in a precarious condition, ow-
ing to foreign competition and high
duties.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Deafness is more common in cold
countries than in warm climates, the
ear being very sensitive to atmospheric
changes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

raging Mississippi. Meantime the 9th
er switchman obeyed orders. He cut
the train in two and sent the head end
back.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved saved
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. s, '05'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28
THE OLDEST POSTMASTER.

He Is Joseph Strobe and Was APP
pointed by President Polk.
Joseph Strobe, of Miffiin County, Pa,
Is the oldest postmaster in the United
States. That is to say. the Oldest in
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

If your tea is not good,
why don't you drink water'
1t is cheaper and better for
you than poor tea.
If it is good, your stom-
ach is glad to get it; does
its work better.
Schi2hng's Best is good
tea-at grocers' in packages.
A Sehilng & Company ,..
San Francisco "'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-28

2 A new hypnotic has probably been
found in Jamaica dogwood. The fluid
extract has been found efficacious in
dentistry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
TILLERY TIPS.

Correspondents to TIE CoMMoNwEALrH.l
T1LLERY, N. c., April 5, 1897.
A colored train hand named William
Moore tried to walk on air between
two freight cars last Thursday. He was
taken to .Kinston with broken arm.
Friday evening a fire broke out in
the mixing room of the N. G. Lumbe,
Co. It had gained some Roadway be.
fore it was discovered, but good work
by the newly organized fire department
quickly subdued it.
The town commissioners met last
Friday and drew up the ordinances by
which this town will be governed here
after. Mr.. T. B. Higgins was elected
town clerk and treasurer. There are
several applicants for the position OF
town constable, but this important Of
fee has not been filled as yet.
WANTED - A dozen manageable
girls to locate in and around Tillery SO
that in the future nine young men
won't have to call on the same young
lady every sunday evening.
FOUNDER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
NEWS FROM NASH COUNTY.

Correspondents to TIE CoAMoNWEALTH.]
For several weeks until Yesterday we
have had open weather, the farmers
have been busy at work, ploughing ana
making preparation for planting.
An Immense quantity OF guano has
been hauled from our town and yet a
great deal more to be carried away,
Judging from the quantity We see taken
from the cars and stored in the guano
houses.
The roads have been awfully bad but
since the recent dry spell have improv-
ed very much.
There are several houses now being
built. Mr.. G. B. Brantley, one of our
enterprising merchants, is having a
very neat house built which when COM
pleted will be occupied by Mr.. A. P.
Creech, r. r. Agent who on the morn
ing of the 24th OF March last led to the
hymeneal altar Miss Alice Lewis, the
charming and accomplished daughter
of J. r. Lewis of our town. The cere-
mony was performed in the M. E.
church which was beautifully decorated
at the hour of Z, a. m. Quite num-
Der accompanied them to the depot
where they took the train fer Washing
ton City. Rev. Mr.. Jerome OF Ere
mont oficiated.
About II o'clock Thursday, March
Is, Mrs. Norman, wife of Mr.. I. E.
Norman, departed this life. Mrs. Nor
man had been a consistent member OF
the Methodist church for many years.
Tho infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs w.
H. Pearce died April End after a few
hours sickness.
On yesterday at 2 80 p. m. the fun
eral of s. L. Lamm was preached at hia
old home near Spring Hope by Rev.
G. M. Duke under Masonic honors, he
being a member of Morning Star Lodge
No. IS. Now & THEN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
Just Look!

Fine japanese and straw cotton-warp
floor mattings Z, 9, IL, 15c. Lace cur
tains 3x7 feet 18c, 4x9 feet 42c, 4xlO
feet 45c. Curtain drapery yard wide
&c. Mems Numbered shirts with cuffs
and collar 33c, CSC. OIL cloth floor
mats 3x4 feet 25c. Is styles Hamburg
and Laces at two thirds regular prices.
Eight day strike clocks % inches high
$1.9S. Good Clocks 45c, 6Oc, 75c. Cur
tain poles complete I8c, 2Oc.
Ladies' patent tipped shoes 55c, 75c
and up. Unbleached sheeting Sc yd.
Sheeting SO inches wide 41c. Is styles
OF agate ware at two-third regular price.
Table oil cloth 1Oc, 12ac.
Good ginghams 81, &c., CaIicos
Spring styles 3, &C., New lot wall paper
5, &C., 500 Black ribbon at half regular
prices, Linen table cloth 60 inches
wide &c., Counterpanes 80, so, 75c.
very heavy, Floor oil cloth 20 styles Ii
and 2 yards wide II, 15,. zoe. New
styles smyrna rugs and other kinds 80
in &c., SO In Csc, 60 in $1.4O. Fine
jute rugs 70 inch 95c. Felt A feet
wide Zoe. Moquette and brussels
Hassocks or foot stools 39c. worth IS.
Don't fail to get some OF our floor mat
tings. We are selling these mattings
for less than the regular wholesale
price. We have hundreds other style
goods in stock and receiving. Our
prices are low. Our profits small.
Terms cash. When you want goods
cheap go to cash store when you have
cash to spend.
Remember we prepay freight on all
goods bought at one time from us
amounting to $500 and over.
We are filling great many mail orders
and have never had a complaint. You
buy goods from us and not satisfied
return them and we will refund your
money.
III. G. SPIERS & DAVIS
March Is, 1897. WELDON. N a.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
WILL MAKE A GOOD OFFICIAL

Tho Wilmington Messenger q few
days ago printed the following compli-
mentary paragraph Of DR.. w. r. Wood,
who has recently been elected the new
superintendent of the insane asylum at
Raleigh:
1--WE are OF those who for more than
a quarter of century have known DIR.
Wood of Scotland Neck, the new sup
erintendent of the Raleigh Insane Asy-
lum, and think we'll of his ability as q
physician. He is beyond fair doubt a
man of good parts, requirements and
skill. It is pleasant to see that he got
his place by no unworthy methods OF
obstructive selfseeking. He will make
a good official. DR.. Kirby, who is turn
ed down, made a capital superinten-
dent"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08

The News & Observer persists in credit
ing what it takes from this paper to the
Scotland Neck Democrat" We again
call attention to the fact that this paper
changed it's name 18th of last June
from 1.-THE Democrat" to "The Com
monwealth, the name it bore when we
we're first connected with. We hope
all our exchanges will note this. For
one paper to speak of The Scotland
Neck Democrat" and another OF "The
Commonwealth" may leave the impress
sion that there are two papers publish
ed in Scotland Neck, which is not true.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
"A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE AT
EVERETTS.
JENKINs-ADAMs.

Correspondence to TN CoMhoNwsALTH.
WILLIAMSON, N. c., April 5, 81.
On Wednesday, March "a, at the
Baptist church at Everetts. Miss Flor
ence Adams, the lovely niece of Mrs,
T. HI. Bailey, was united in matrimony
to Mr.. S. A. jenkins, prosperous
young business man of Ayden.
The church was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and cut flowers.
Messrs. Zeb. Lane and Emmett Whit
ley acted as ushers.
The ceremony was performed at 4
p. m. by Rev. G. L. Finch. As the
Joyous strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march foated out on the air, the
bridal party marched down the alslea
in the following order: Miss Lizzie
Salisbury and Prof. E. B. Grantham ;
Miss Lena Andrews and Leon Burrows ;
Miss Jennie Burrows and Mr.. White
Miss Myrtle Whitley and Frank Bur
rows; Miss Gertrude Everett and Cor
neluis James Miss Beulah White and
Mr.. Allen Miss Nellie Simpson and
Albert Cofleld Miss Mite Cofield and
Paul Simpson Miss Daisy White and
Dr. Nelson, followed in the left aisle by
little Miss Ida Bailey and IN the right
aisle by Master Willie Holland, bearing
flighted tapers.
Just after the former, came the bride
leaning on the arm of the maid of hon
or, Miss Ida Adams, her sister. They
were met at the altar by the groom
supported by his best man, Mr.. Jenk
ms, his brother.
After the ceremony, the bride an6
groom left for their new home in Ay
den.
The popular young couple receiver
a number of beautiful and useful pre-
! sents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
REVIVAL in WINTON.

Correspondence to TEE CoNGoNwEALrH.)
W1NToN, N. c., April S, 1897.
The meeting conducted here last
week by Rev. J. E. Huston; was one OF
the greatest ever held in Winton. The
church was crowded every afternoon
and evening.
Saturday evening the weather was
rather inclement, and the members of
the church expected but few would at
tend but they soon learned that the in
clement weather kept few away. They
came out with their lanterns In such
great numbers that they reminded one
in the distance of an army of fire flies.
Mr.. Huston preached sixteen sermons
during the week.
There were several professions during
the week. All seemed to be concerned
about their souls salvation. Saturday
evening the doors of the church were
opened and eight were received for
baptism, and several more united by
letter. The baptizing took place Sun
day at 3 o'clock p. m. at the Wlnton
ferry. There was a large crowd assem-
bled to witness the solemn ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. Samuel
Saunders, pastor OF the Winton Chow
an Baptist church.
The meeting closed Sunday night.
Mr.. Huston left here Monday for Muir
freesboro, where he will conduct an
other series of meeting this week.
Mr.. W. P. Shaw made a short visit
to Norfolk last Wednesday.
Rev. L. M, Curtis of Aulander spent
several days in town last week.
Rev. J. K. FAINT of Ahoskie attended
the meeting.
Mr.. G. A. Sharp of Harrellsville is
visiting Mr.. L. G. Cullens.
Miss Georgia Little and Miss Lena
Picot, both of Camo, are visiting the
Misses Boone.
Mr.. D. r. Britton and sister attended
the meeting laet week.
Mess. Shaw, Pierce and Carter, COM
menced fishing at Barfeids beach Mon
day.
Mr.. J. O. Askew of Harrellsville was
in town Sunday.
A. D. Ward, Esq, went to Murfrees-
boro Monday.
Miss Henrietta Vann Of Como is
visiting her sister Mrs. L. d. Boone.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly COO. 600 patents, or more
than one third of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery OF modern
years. been OF greater benefit to man.
kind than Chamberlainis Collie, Chole-
RI, and Diarrhoea Remedy. or has done
more to relieve pain and suffering.
J. w. Vaughn, Of Oakton, KY, sas az
have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and diarrhoea Remedy in my family
for several years, and find it to be- the
best medicine / ever used for cramps
in the stomach and bowels. For sale
By =. 7. Whitehead e Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
TAR DROPS.

There was quite dre In Greenville
Friday night. No very great los.
There is prospect of railroad from
Pollocksville, in Jones county, to Kin
ston.
Steps are being taken to build a rail-
road from Snow Hill to some point on
the Coast Line system.
The railroad injunction against Gov
ernor Russell and others is being tried
at Greensboro this week.
Keel, the murderer tried in Green
vile last week, submitted to verdict
in the second degree and was sentenced
to State prison for twenty years.
An annex to the State penitentiary
will soon be built for insane criminals
The last Legislature made an approprla'
ton of 5000 annually for it.
An air ship passed over Wilmington
Monday night, says the Messenger
With field glasses persons could sex
wires and ropes. 1t carried a brilliant
search light and was going westward.
A company of New Jersey editor
was in the State last week learning
something of North Carolina. The!
passed through weldon on their way t.
Raleigh.
The fine academy building at Ape
was burned last Friday night. Schoo
was in session and would have close
in three weeks. It was thought to b.
the work OF an incendlary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
MATTERS RELIGIOUS IN
PLYMOUTH.

to TIE Coa1AoNwEALTA)
PLYMOUTH, N. c., April 5, 1897.
Rev. B. III. Melton, Disciple minister,
is conducting a series of meetings in
our town. Thus far five have been re-
celved tor baptism.
DR.. Chas. jackson, formerly of Gates
vile, n. c., has moved to Plymouth to
make it his permanent home. This
gives us three physicians.
Plymouth has now no newspaper and
no frst-class school. Both are sadly
needed. A town that can boast of such
schools and such newspaper as Scot
land Neck can and ought to be profound
ly grateful. But suppose even in Scot,
land Neck there are men who do not
appreciate their blessings.
Rev. Jno. T.. Edmondson OF Littleton
is to conduct a series of meetings at
the Baptist church beginning April 49,
This meeting was to have been held
some time ago but was postponed on
account of sickness and bad weather
Mr.. Edmondson sustains the reputation
of being most excellent preacher.
The Disciples have bought lot or
the corner of Main and Washington
streets upon which they expect soon tt
erect a house of worship. am inform
ed that they will organize church THU
week. Up till this they have had NJ
church IN this town. =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08

The town of Lumberton has again
been stricken by the fire fend. Only
a few months ago the town lost great
many houses by fire, and last week
there was another confagration that
destroyed 500, 600 worth of property.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08

The latest results Of pharmaceutical
science and the best modern appliances
are availed Of in compromising Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Hence, though half-a.
century in existence a. medicine. It 10
fully. abreast Of the age in al that goes
to make It the standard blood-purifer.
For sals By E. T. Mhitehsad' 4 Co,
Scotland Nsck, n. g.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08

Watch the crowd at Whltehead,s
Drug store buying Dixie Nerve and
Bone Llniment. Best on earth for
Pains, Strains, Rheumatism and every-
thing where first class Liniment is
required. For man and beast.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
Rosebud Tobacco is the best.

The WAKE FoREsr STUDENT for
April 10 before us and IL bright num-
Der Of that excellent college magazine.
Among the interesting papers in the
current number is an article on Gettva-
burg by Mr.. J. D. Hufham, Jr.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
A NOBLE BENEFACTOR..

DIR. John G. Terrell, q native of Per-
son county, died in Philadelphia re-
Gently at the age of nearly 80 years.
He had never married, and had amass-
ed fortune Of SIS, 600. He left $4O,-
600 to the schools of Person county and
additional funds Tor building school
houses in the county.
No such donation has ever been
made to the county schools by any
citizen of the State. This disposition
of half his large estate will be . lasting
memorial to DR.. Terrell.
North Carolina needs more such
1iberal-hearted rich men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
HVaHAH is' WELDON.
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.

Our buyer Is now in the Northern
markets, visiting the manufacturers
and big sales, buying tor cash such bar
gains as we never have seen before. We
are receiving these goods almost daily.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-foul
hours sediment or settling indicates
indicates an unhealthey condition Of
the Kidneys. When urine stains linin
it is positive evience of kidney trouble
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge sc
often expressed, that DR.. Kllmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
fulflls every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part OF the urinary passages. II
corrects inability to hold urine and
scaiding pain in passing 1t, or bad eff.
fects following use of liquor, wine OF
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized
It stands the highest tor its wonderful
cures OF the most distressing cases. II
you need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists price fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have
sample bottle and pamphlet both
sent free by mail. Mention The Com.
MoNwEALAH and send your address to
DR.. Kllmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-04-08
[uDsoN's ENGLISH KITCHEN.
1877 Main ST.. N0RFtMK uA

e the Leading Dining Room IN ~.
Glty Tor Ladies and Gentlemen. Strict
y 2 temperance Place. All meals 25e.
Hudsoni Surprising Coffee .
sass. ] 10 II