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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
Natures Silver Works.

The process by which nature forrns
such accumulations of silver is very
interesting
1t must be remembered that the
earth's crust is full of water, which
percolates everywhere through the
rocks, making solutions Of elements OBJ
tanned from them. These chemical solu.
tions take up small particles Of the pre-
cious metal which they find scattered
here and there.
Sometimes the solutions in question
are hot, the water having got SO far
down as to be set boiling by the inter.
nal heat Of the globe. Then they rush
upward, picking up the bits of metal
as they go. Naturally heat assists the
performance of this operation. Now
and then the streams thus formed pen
petually flowing hither and thither be-
low ground, pass through the cracks or
cavities i'll the rocks, where they depos
it their loads of silver.
This is kept up for a great length cf
time, perhaps thousands of years, until
the assures Of the pocket are filled up.
Crannies permeating the stony mass in
every direction may become filled with
the metal: or occasionally a chamber
may be stored full Of it, as if myriad
hands We're fetching the treasure from
all sides and hiding away future bo.
nanza for some lucky prospector to dis
cover. Pearson IS Weekly.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
ALL BOATS STOPPRD.
The Stage OF Water ~ SO Low None Of
Them Tan Navigate.

Them Can Navigate.
The river has reached the lowest
stage of the summer at this point,
and still continues to fall surpris-
lngly fast for the stage of water
now on. 1t was the opinion of the
rivermen several days ago that a
point had been reached which
made it almost impossible for the
water to get down mucn lower.
For FIVE or six days the lighter
draught boats have been struggling
along, sometimes scraping on the
bars, in their endeavor to keep on
their regular schedule, until finally
one by one they have been forced
to lay up.
Of the regular packets, the Vir-
glnia is laid up at Bells Landing;
the Will ]. Cummins at Cincinnati;
the Ruth at this point; the Lexing-
ton at Matamoras; the Eloise at
St, Marys II was said to be the
intention Of the Argand to lay up
at Charleston upon the completion
OF the last down trip. The Avelon,
according to advices, is the only
boat running on the upper Ohio,
aud she will lay up at Cincinnati
upon her arrival unless a packet
stage happens along in the mean
time.
During the last few days all pack
cts that ere running were delayed
hours over their regular schedule
by the low water. There has been
no rainfall in the upper valleys to
make the least noticeable rise for
three weeks, and the country in
that section is very dry. The
flood coming so late in the spring
gave promise of a wet SUMMER
season. and in fact the water did
hold up wonderfully we'll until
lately.
The boats have had the best
steady stage during this season
than for a great many years back.
Only once before have any of the
packets been forced to lay up bv
the low water, and then the local
and several other packets did not
lose trip. All the towboats and
packets are taking advantage of the
enforced ldleness to make repair.
The weather reports for this section
read fair until tomorrow. and then
it will take very heavy rainfall to
bring the river up to a navigable
stage.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
O cards. New York Herald.
How ta Make JAPANESE potno
How to Make Clam Fr;.sars.

Fifteen large CLAIMS cut in half. To
a pint of sifted flour add two we'll beat
en- eggs, half pint milk and scant half
pint of clam liquor. Beat batter until
entirely free of Jumps, then stir in
CLAIMS. Put lard or beef drippings into
frying pan. Heat it to boiling, then
drop IL clam batter by spoonful. Fry
brown on one side, then turn and brown
on the other. Serve in very hot dish,
garnished with parsley.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
NEW GROCERY STORE
Opened Up. This NOrning with a
Clean. Fresh Stock


Mr., Thomas J .Deloe, OF this city,
opened up fine staple and fancy
grocery store this morning in his
building on Diamond street, which
was formerly occupied by Nef
Brothers. Mr.. Deloe proposes to
keep a complete stock OF staple and
fancy groceries Of all kinds and
vegetables in season. Having no
rents to pay and doing a strictly
cash business he expects to sell
goods at very low margin.
He extends to the trade a cordial
invitation to visit his store and SOL
icits share OF the trade. Remem-
Der his stand on Diamond street
when in quest of groceries and
lu2uries OF all kinds. Phone 100.
Orders promptly filled. I7tf
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20

Prof. Lucien Meyere, the emf
pent musical instructor, who taught
with so much success in this city
last winter has again reopened his
class in music and will begin the
Instruction at once. The many
scholars of Prof. Meyere are pleased
at his return TO the city and with
one exception will all take lessons
again this winter.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
His Greatest Sacrifice,

DO you really think you love my
daughter as q husband should?"
Love herr Why, would give up my
bicycle for hcr -
(No cards. New York Herald.
How IN Make Japanese Potpourri.
Lavender flowers, one pound; rose
leaves, one pound; ground orris root,
half q pound; crushed cloves, two
ounces: crushed cinnamon, two ounces
crushed allspice, two ounces; table salt,
one pound. Thoroughly mix these sew
eral ingredients, and then keep in a
tightly sealed jar till required to be
used. For sachets to place among cloth
ing and house linen this potpourri will
be found very fragrant and refreshing.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20

We have fine line in stock of
K. of. P. y. R. Of P. cards, of the
verv latest designs, all new and
tasty. Give us an order at once,
either by mail or in person. The
price to all is only SI.25 hundred.
Send in your orders. We will guar
antee to please YOU.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
Slight Runaway.

There was light runaway on
Wells street this morning near the
Manhattan. A team standing there
took fright at something and start
ed OFT up the street, bnt was
stopped by the driver before any
damage was done.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
Greek peplum

The Greek prplun is revived in mod.
fled form for the tea gown and DEM.
dress costumes and transparent niateri.
ais which display the figure to good ad
vantage are favored.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1898-09-20
An Execution.

''ThiS war" said the theatrical man,
has knocksd the interest from every
thing"
Il dor't find it the case" said the
p3wnbrokcr. -Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
A Day IN Norfolk.

The editor OF THE COMMONWEALTH
spent day IN Norfolk last week. We
found the people clever as usual but a
little bit doubtful about the future of
business.
Generally 1t is easy to do business
with the Norfolk people, but last week
they did not seem disposed to make
any effort to secure new business from
Scotland Neck through the columns OF
THE COMMONWEALTH.
Among our old customers who still
believe there is business here for them
are The Atlantic Iron Works, The
Couper Marble Works, E. e. Guy & Sons
and Hudson's English Kitchen.
Mess. Couper, OF the Couper Marble
Works, are especially clever. They
appreciate the work of Il newspaper
man and are always ready to show it
IN a substantial manner. There is nc
better equipped marble business in the
country.
Mr.. Anderson OF the Atlantic Iron
Works is clever and obllging.
But for the delight and support for
the "inner man" go to Hudson's Eng.
lish Kitchen. He has been feeding
people several years. and no doubt has
made glad thousands who have found
on his we'll spread tables that which
strengthens one for another six hours
run in the battle for bread. He feeds
all we'll and no one goes away com
planning.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
"In Business with the Lord. "

Such is the heading the Greenville
Reflector gives to an article descrlb-
ing Mr.. H. G.. Linthicum's manner of
opening his work every morning.
Some Of our Scotland Neck people
VIII remember that Mr.. Linthicum was
here some years ago as a contractor
putting in bid to build the new brick
hotel now known as Hotel Lawrence.
The Reflector says:
"When M. II. G. Linthicum, OF
Henderson, who is here to superintend
the construction of the Strause stem
merry, stepped off the train Tuesday
evening it was noticed that in addition
to his equipments for work he carried
a Bible under his arm. Before leaving
the depot he gave notice to his force
that work would begin promptly next
morning at Z O'Clock. The workmen,
thirty strong, were Oh hand at the APP
pointed time, and Just before entering
upon their duties Mr.. Linthicum called
them all around him, read a chapter
from his Bible and offered prayer to
God. Then every mans coat went off
and work commenced with will.
ave understand that this is Mr..
Linthicum's custom every morning be-
fore beginning the days work, and his
example is commendable one. lis
20 wonder that he can manage large
force OF hands so we'll as he does, and
everything progresses with utmost
unity and harmony when he thus takes
the Lord with him in his business. 1t
in every business where several persons
are engaged-in the store, the factory,
the workshop, this custom were followed
and before entering upon the days
duties the employer or manager should
assemble the employees about him and
first engage in devotion to Almighty
God, we dare say that strikes, dlscord'
and dissensions would be things un-
heard of.
"God will honor those who thus hon
Or Him, and any business that has the
Lord in it will be blessed"
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Complimentary to DR.. c. A. Whitehead

The Tarboro Southerner says OF IDr
=. A. Whitehead, q Scotland Neck boy
CDR. Y hitehead will leave this week
for Baltimore, where he takes post
graduate course i'll dentistry paying spe
clal attention to crown and bridge work
He will also attend the meeting Of the
Virginia Medical and Dental Societies
at Virginia Reach. DR.. Whitehead has
taken separate courses of lectures IN
three of the leading dental schools Of
the world :-Universities of Chicago
and Maryland and the Baltimore Col
lege of Dental Surgery, and believes in
keeping himself up with the progress
Of his profession.
Before reaching his majority he had
passed the State Board of Illinois.
Maryland and North Carolina, and he
offers his service to our people with as
full guarantee OF proficiency as any
man could"
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
WRITES OF ROCKY MOUNT.

correspondence to The Commonwealth
ROCKY MOUNT, N. c., July IL, 1898.
Haye been IN this hustling town a
week and am having such time 1t Is
hard for me to get away. Unless Scot
land Neck has improved since L was
last there, think this place is ahead OF
it in conyeniences, tor the broad grocery
and ice wagons are continually going
delivering these things at the resi-
dences, but the great complaint Is
about the delivery of the mails. They
tell me the postmaster admits be is In
competent and has tried to resign and
they wont let him. feel deep In
tsrest Oh Scotland Mock for it was
there my sainted mother was raised
and where / have many kindred and
friends and I rejoice in their prosperity
aud hope they will make still create,
exertions to improve the town ano
build up the character OF the people I'D
every thing that is noble and good.
ENFIELD CORRESPONDENT.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made and that too, by lady In this
country. "Disease fastened its clutches
mon her and for seven years she With
stood Its severest test, but her vital
organs we're undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
che coughed necessarily and could not
sleen. She finally discovered way tc
re recovery by purchasing of us bottle %
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery .for Con
sumption, 81 m and was SO much relieved Is., or or
taxing first dose, that she slept Al
nioht and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name is N Mrs :,
Inthar Lutz." Thus writes W. Y
Hamnick &. Co., OF Shelby, n. 9: Trla
hotfles free at E. T. Whitehead q Cos
nrno IU,, store. Regular size Soc. ant
81 90 every bottle guaranteed,
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

THE COMMONWEALTH believed from
the first agitation that tobacco marke
could be established and maintained
| here. We set forth in these column
| encts about the tobacco crop
that have been pu~~ tho nossi
the past few years, and also ~
billties of an enlarged crop with n.--
ket facilities. When the people OF the
town came together to consider some
new industries and possible develop
ments for the town and community
they decided that it was necessary tC
open tobacco market here.
We published abroad through these
columns and otherwise what the peo-
pie proposed to do. We said they
could do it, and they have well done
the work thus far.
There are now two cOmmOdiOus
warehouses built on improved plans
well lighted and well arranged and well
located. There are also at hand two
good prize houses, well arranged and
built in the best style.
Capt. A. S. Herndon of Danville, Va,
will be proprietor of "The Star" Ware
house. Mr.. w. III. White, of Scotland
Neck, will be interested with him. Mr..
J. A. Warren, of Danville, with Mr.. J
Frank Brlnk1ey of Scotland Neck will
have charge OF "The Banner" warehouse
Mess. Herndon and Warren have
had many years of experience in the
tobacco business, and will conduct the
interests of the market on up-to-date
plans. Mr.. Brinkley was engaged in the
tobacco business with an Enfield firm
last season and brings good experience
into the work here and Mr.. Whites
business push will be felt in his efforts
for the tobacco market.
The market will open Thursday Au-
gust 4th. The clay OF the land" has
been taken and everything points to a
most pleasant and fattering opening.
Everything will be done to have
perfect equipments for the opening
and all who bring tobacco for that day
may expect the highest price and very
best treatment.
Scotland Neck proposes to have one
ot the best markets in the country.
Let every one do his best for the
success of the enterprise. Count THE
COMMONWEALTH in.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

Reduced prices on all Of our Sum-
mer Goods, which we sell at special
,,r,ce- across our BARGAIN COUNTERS.
COUNTER No. Everything at 5
cents.
COUNTER No. Everything at 8
cents. Here Won save about SO cents
IN the Sl.O0.
COUNTER No. Everything at 10
cents. Big values far this small price.
COUNTER 70. 4:-Everything at Is
cents. Here you find nice assortments
~ linens which formerly sold tor 25
oo,ts M. HOFFMAN. & BRO.
SPECIAL PERCALE SALES.
Yard wide percale at 6 cents, richly
worth cents These prices are for
TEN DAYS 10 close out Summer
Goods II. HOFFMAN q BRO
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
A Work of Art.

Is the catalogue of Oak Ridge Instl-
tute just received. This school which
is, by the way, the largest private
school South of the Potomac, sends out
a catalogue that ought to be IN the
hands of every parent who has boys to
-. = to school this fall, and of every
.so,,,, 81 who is looking for school
yo"s 80 .- - v. ~ For business, for
college, or for life. Messrs. .. a. " "" :;
III. Holt have had charge of the schov.
% years. They had 279 boys under
them last year, and expect to increase
the coming year.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Chapel al the County Home.

This 1st-2nd Sub-District Confer
ence of the NJ. P. Church. realizing the
necessity and importance of houses o1
worship at the public homes for the
poor and aged In all our counties.
Therefore, recommend that, as far as
our influence goes, we will try to have
these houses built, and to this end we
wish our preachers to make appoint.
ments, aud preach for these people, at
as convenient times and places as they
can, and on these and other occasions
agitate this matter, and try to create a
sentiment in it's favor.
Vance county has set us the example
and now has a neat chapel at Its pub
tic home.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Yellow Jaundice Cured, ,

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for it's
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following: This is to certify that
I was terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months and was
treated by some of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trio Bitters, and after taking two bot
ties I was entirely cured. I now take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering with this terri
bile malady. l am gratefully yours,
M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, KY" Sold
by E. 7. Whitehead & Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
LOCAL. NEWS.

RAsE-BALL.-Therew will be game
Of ball played here Thursday, between
Williamson and Scotland Neck.
Rev. W. J. Smith. has DOW settled
down to bis new work in the Ihomp-
son Orphanage at Charlotte. His >ad'
dress is 10 Davidson street, Charlotte.
THE COMMONWEALTH calls your speci-
II attention to the advertisement OF
N-hitsett Institute. This is one OF our
largest and best training schools, and
YOU should write to Prof. Vhitsett,
Nhltsett. n c.. for copy OF the ele-
can't catalogue before you decide where
to attend school.
FINE WooI.-Afchie Taylor, col
ored man who lives on the farm few
miles from town Known as "Ihe Baker
Place" has left with THE COMMON
WEALTH a sample OF very fine wool.
The Y Dol was cut from a sheep Is
months old, and the yield was I3
pounds, 8 inches long.
DAWSON UNION MEETING.-Last week
We printed the programme OF the
Roanoke Union to ha held at Dawson's.
Persons coming to the meeting by way
Of Enfield will be met at Enfield if they
will notify Mr.. J. H. Branch at Daw-
sons, stating the day and hour OF their
arrival at Enfield. Write to Mr.. J. H.
Branch at once.
''STRAws SHOW" ETC.--The Klnston
Free Press saws that the Kinston tobac-
co market will open August LIST. 1t
adds quite meaningly: "If our farmer
friends will watch our advertising col
umns they will learn who are the most
liberal and the best men to deal with.
Stinginess In the use of printers Ink is
a good sign OF stinginess in purse.
WILL BE HERE AT THE OPENING
Mr.. J Frank Brinkley spent several
days last week in BertIe and Hertford
counties looking after tobacco for the
new market here. He says that the
farmers over there have fine tobacco
and treated him we'll. Some OF the
farmers from that section expect tc
haYe tobacco on the Scotland Neck
market at The opening, August 4th.
We invite attention to the advertise
ment OF the North Carolina College O
Agriculture ara Mechanic Arts. This
institution has just closed It's most sue
cessful session, and has steadily movee
on to high place in the front rant
among Southern Colleges. It has
students from Northern States, IRON
Japan and Brazil, and its young grad
uates are IN demand wherever thorough
and accurate work is needed.
A WARM WELCoME.-Rev. w. }
Smith, by virtue of his position a
uperintendent o! the Thompson VI
phanage at Charlotte, becomes edito
Of The Messenger OF Hope" In hi
greeting to his readers he makes pleas
ant mention Of the warm reception
which has been gwen him on eyer,
hand. We are glad to learn that D.
starts off SO well and with such brigh
prospects IN his work.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
EOV'S This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F.. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by theirfrn.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
glsts. Testimonials free.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Complimentary to Prof. Allen.

The Wake Forest correspondent tc
the Raleigh News & Observer makes
complimentary reference to Prof. w
G. Allen, of Reidsville. Prof. Allen
bad charge Of the department of math-
ematlcs IN the Wake Forest summer
school which has just closed, and the
correspondent said that he did his work
we'll. Prot. Allen was. principal OF
Vine Hill Academy here for several
yeors, and TIE COMMONWEALTH, to-
gether with his other friends here, ap-
preciates his success and his growing
popularity as teacher and educator.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Mr.. J. A. Purvls Badly Hurt.

News has come that Mr.. j. A. Pur.
Wis who lives near Hamilton, was serl-
ously hurt in difficulty with colored
man last week. 1t seems that Mr.. Pur-
yis' son reprimanded colored boy for
i'll treatment of a mule In the field.
Some unpleasantness ensued, and later
the colored boys father and MIR. Pur-
Wis came together, when the colored
man cut Mr.. Puryis in several places.
At first there were fears that the
wounds might prove fatal, but the
latest news Is that Mr.. Purvis in some
better,
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

Mess. J. P. Futrell and son: Bruce
and Wells y. Tillery lett last Sunday
on Can't. T. w. Tillery's Roanoke river
line for Nags Head where they will
spend few days tor pleasure.
Seargent G. L. Bell came home Mon.
day from Camp Cuba Libre at Jack
sonville. He has furlough of a few
days only. He seems to stand Camp
life we'll, and, has real soldiery appear
ance. His friends were glad to see
him. He has seen none of the fight
ing service yet, does not know how
soon he will be sent out.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
FRUIT JARS.

The Ball" is best Jar on market at
moderate price-made on same princl'
,a of Lightning. Examine them be-
fore buying
Sold at TAYLOR'S.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Mr.. T. II. Peters Dead.

Just before going to press we learn
that Mr.. T. II. Peters died Tuesday in
Alton, Va. His remains were in
tered in the Episcopal cemetery here
this morning, "wednesday at IL
O'Clock
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
WhitSett Institute.

Six excellent buildings; over two
hundred students from thirty counties
eight teachers. Expenses very reason
able-from $35 per Term up. 25 free
Scholarships. Literary, Normal, Busi-
ness, Art, Music, &c. Location noted
for Health, Convenience and Beauty.
Sixteenth year. Next term opens Aug.
II. Elegant 60 page catalogue free.
Address:
PROF. w. T. WHITSETT,
WHITsETT, GUILFORD CO., N. c.
7-21-6t.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Celery Plants.

7 baya a few celery plants for sale,
Now ready. j. u oAyAGE.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

Use Macnair's Blood and Liver Pills
Tor Indigestion and Constipation. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead e Co.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

FOR S5ALE-A secondhand bicycle
of tirst-cass make. Apply to THE
t01fNONWEAITH.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
THE MIXING CROWD.

Some Come and Some Go.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

AND OF OTHERS WE DO NOT KNOW.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Tobacco FlueS!

Having bought out Mr.. n. B. Josey's
interest IN the ole of tobacco flues,
I handle them now exclusively for
this market. Give me a call,
G. c. WEEKS,
Scotland Neck, II. c.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

Situation for the iall by an expert
caced lady teacher.
Apply to THE CoMNoSwEALrH.
G9tI.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21
Will Open August 4th.

,uk TOBACCO MARKET READY.
The commonwealth., 1898-07-21

RAsE-BALL-Therew will be a game
Of bail played here Thursday, between
Willlanston and Scotland Neck.