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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

81 feel it my duty to give you 9
truthful statement of what Cham
beriain's Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy did," writes j. s
Collins, of Moore, s. S. IL had a
child about two years old, that had
the diarrhoea for two months.
tried all the best known remedies,
but none gave the least relief.
When this remedy came to hand, |
gave il as directed, and in two DAYS
the child was completely cured. u
Sold by x. II. Chiffon & Co., Oxford;
+. NJ. Pettis, Abbeville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

Letters testamentary having been
granted on the estate of Mrs. N. A
Allen, deceased, on the 18th day OF
August 1895, by the Chancery Court
OF La Fayette county, Mississippi
all persons are required to probate
and register any and all claims
against said estate within one wear
from this date with the Clerk of
said court or they will be barred.
w. ", MATHIS,
Executor estate n. A. Allen
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19
Is Your Life Worth so Cents?

We DEFY the world to produce a
medicine TOR the cure of all forms
of Kidney and Bladder Troubles,
Piles and all diseases peculiar to
women, that will equal Smiths Sure
Kidney Cure.
Ninety-eight per cent of the cases
treated with Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure that have come under our OBJ
servation have been cured. We
sell our medicine on positive guar
antee il dire ctions are followed, and
money will be refunded il cure is
not effected. Fer sale by X. r.
Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

There = strong probability
that the hill for the issuance of
$500. 000.OO0 in interest bearing
bonds. that Dingley and has
friends succeeded in rushing
through Congress last week. will
never pass the Senate With
the large gold reserve in the
treasury, with the amount of
other money in the national
vaults and also the balance of
trade in our favor, there is "A
strong probability that this is.
suance of bonds will be wholly
unnecessary. Again. IL is not
impossible or even improbable
that war will he ended within
the next six weeks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

The Best Liniment.-'.Chamb
lain's Pain Balm is the finest on
EARTH" write Edwards & Parker, OF
Plains, Ca, This is the verdict OF ali
who use it. For rheumatism, lame
back, sprsins, swellings and the
numerous slight ailments and ac-
cidents common to every household,
this li,imon. has no equal. With il
In lac MOI; a great deal of pain
may be a. oried. For sale by r. r
Chiffon 4 &c xford; =. NJ. Pettis,
Abbeville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

July wheat Is quoted at sl.0J
on The Chicago market. II this
price will hold out Just few
weeks longer Texas will pay oil
millions oi her mortgage i'll
debtedncss and have money to
burn. Since the milnre of the
wheat crop in Russia and Hun.
gary. the famine in India. the
war with Spain. the removal al
the tariff On bread stuffs by
France and Italy the wheat and
corn growers in the United
States are beginning To enjoy &
degree of prosperity almost I'M
precedentcd IN their experience
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

The Bible used by Martin
Luther, the great refOrmer OF
religious worship is IN a muse
nm in Berlin. and Ia y good
state "f preservation, although
it was printed in 1909, at BALE
1t has great many marginal
notes made by Luther.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

WANTED-TRuSTWORTHY anf
active gentlemen or ladies
10 travel for responsible, establish
ed house in Mississippi. Month
~ 5000 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company, Depot r.
Chicago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

We are truly glad that the
president has appointed ten
erals Lee and Wheeler as
Major Generals. but If some
OF the many commissioned
on the stats of Ma Sen Miles
ri al, had been selected from
the large number of brave south
erners who are willing and
most capable. we would been
very, very grateful Yet il i
nothing more than We had a
perfect night 10 expect.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

ing in In the many of ports OF
Spain that border the Atlantic
South % Portugal. Cndiz anr
others. also hundreds on the
Mediterranean from GibIaiti
d" Barcelona and TO extreme
eastern border of the Spanish
peninsula. The few strong YES
sells nov AZ Cadiz could not
even stop SIMPSONS feet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

FOR SALE-At the Warren
Female Institute, a lot Of good
Household Furniture, consist.
tug of Bedsteads. Mattresses.
Bed springs, washstands, Ia
bles, Chairs, Bureaus. &c.
MRS. G. A. LANCASTER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized TO Announce
Hon. ". Y. Sullivan ~ n candidate
FOR recollection To Congress from
the Second Congressional District
subject - the action Of the Demo-
cratic party.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

II Is my pleasure, ana a DUTY
owe D the afflicted, to bear my
testimony to the fact that Smith,
Sure Kidney Cure will do all and
more than you claim for it. Aside
from being a ''sure kidney cure, ~
1t will cure any inflammation WHEREBY
er located. A. . remedy for piles,
soreness in the chest. stomach and
bowels, Il affords Immediate relief,
and effects aperDanent cure.
3. o. HEMENWAY,
5 South I'D Street,
st. Louis, Mo.
For sale by r. X. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

The Southern Reporter. the
Commonwealth and some other
papers of the State regard Gov.
Mci.aurin's expressed willing.
ness Ia lead the State troops IN
the present war, If given a com
mand, as a huge Joke. We have
a far better one than that. 1t is
undoubtedly the burlesque ol
ot all burlesques IN state poll
ties. Hon, Henry W. Maybin
has written d letter To III,
Biloxi Herald. that has beer
copied IN other state papers, il
which, in part, he SAYS
Recalling he persisten
pressure of my friends and theiI
anxious urging and the multi
tude OF letters pouring in upOi
me, | regret the necessity o
declining to accept the seat il
the Federal Senate made vac
ant by the death of the lamentet
and well beloved Walthall.
know how great will be tn,
disappointment of my friends
but IN view of personal and pro
fesslonal demands upon m,
time. However great tn,
sacrafice To me, and the disap
pointment to my friends, ! mus
remain at home.r
Now, Brothers Simmons an,
Nardeman. ct al, beat that. Ye
We met "a man who really tool
the little fellow seriously-ac
tually meant what he said.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

II estimated that there will
be 10000 people to land in Alas
ka. bound for the gold fields.
BY July LIST. prov.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19
DIR. Cady's Condition Pow.

DT. VdUyFCOhUItlOn Pow
ders, are just what horse
needs when III bad condition.
Tonic, blood purifier and yer.
mifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to
put horse in prime condition.
Price 20 cents per package. For
sale by X. X. Chiffon & Co
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19
PLANTERS CUBAN OIL

cures Cuts, Burns, Bruises.
Rheumatism and Sores. Price
% cents. Sold by X. X. Chill.
ton l. Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

sour Native Herbs"
Will be kept constantly on hand
from this date at the drug store
of X. X. Chiffon Il Co.
J. II. RAGLAND,
Agent tor Lafayette Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19
A SIever Trick.

II certainly looks like il, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try IL who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
tso" bles- We mean he can cure
himself right away by taking Elec-
'ric B.tters. This medicine tones
NJ the whole system, acts as a slim
ulant to Liver and Kidneys, il a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. II
cures Constipation, Hcadac h e,
Painting Spells, Sleeples.uess and
Melancholy. IL is purely vegetable
a mud laxative, and restores the
system to it's natural vigor. Tr,
Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC
a bottle at X. II. Chiffon x Co.,
drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

PLANTERS NUbIAN TEA
cures Dyspepsia, Constipation
and Indigestion. Regulates the
Liver. Price - cents. Sold BY
X. L.. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

NlTED STATES COURT HOUSE
l AND PUSr-OFFICE BCII DING,
Oxford, Miss. Aril :ist, 1898 Seal
ed proposals will be received at this
building until p. m, Saturday
May 2lst. for furnishing fuel,
lights, water, ice, miscel-
laneous supplies, washing towels,
hauling ashes and sprinkling street.
for this building during the fiscaI
fear ending June 30, 1899, or such
portion OF the year as may be
deemed advisable. he right to
reject any and all bids is reserved
by the Treasury Department.
". L. HAMPTON, Custodian.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1898-05-19

THURSDAY. NAY I9.Isas
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
A Growing Enterpris e.

The NJ. A. Smith Manufacturing
Company, which commenced operation
last spring, has steadily grown all the
while. Recently Mr.. Smith has added
about $500 to his plant. With the
new machines he has added new
building in which he has placed ma
chine shops and other conveniences for
his plant.
Beginning with about 40 employ es
the work has enlarged until when all
the enlargement Is utilized Mr.. Smith
will employ Is operatives. Besides en-
larging his knitting mill plant he has
put In an electric plant by which he
will now light his mill by electricity.
There are 100 lamps each 16-candle
power. This adds much to his plant.
All told, Mr.. Smith has been re-
markably successful and The COMMON
WEALTH is greatly gratified at his sue
cess, and hopes tc see another such en-
terprise established in Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
Meeting in the Baptist Church.

The meetings in the Baptist church
have continued since Monday of last
week.
Rev. Mr.. Bagby has preached every
afternoon and every night, and the
serm ons have been plain and strong
and most practical. About three years
ago Mr.. Bagby held one of the best
meetings ever held here, and those
who hear him now say that his SER
mons are stronger and more forceful
than they were then.
Good audiences have attended every
night and the interest has been mark
ed. Several haye protested faith and
quite number have manifested their
interest in requests for prayer.
1t is the consensus of opinion
amongst all, with the pnconverted as
we'll as with christian/ believers, that
all who hear Mr.. Bagby are without
excuse for not accepting salvation, 50
plain and simple does he show the plan
of redemption.
The meetings will continue through
this week. Prayer service at s 80
a. M, preaching at $50 and 7:3O,
D. m.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
AHOSKIE NOTES.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth
AHosKIE, N. G. Nov. ~, 1893.
Messrs. J. D. Ray and r. J. Madrey
were in town last week.
Messrs. w. H. Newell and S. LeGrand,
of tie A. G.. L., ana E. White, G. E..
Bras,nlng and M. G. Henshaw, OF the
W a-,i P. road were here last week
making arrangements for their respect
i've roads.
Mr.. j. G. Friar, OF Elm City, is work
ing at the A. G. L. Office as assistant
agent.
The Branning Mfg. Co. are erecting
a large saw mill at East Ahoskle.
Sunday was the regular preach ing
day at Ahoskie.
DR.. Shubrick came up from Rocky
Mount Sunday on professional bust
ness.
Mrs. Orris Parker was the guest OF
Mrs. J. A. Copeland Saturday and Sun
day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
IN MEMORIAM.

I never stand about a bier and seA
the seal OF death on some we'll beloved
face but that think
zone more to welcome me
When shall cross the intervening
space
Between this land and that one over
there;
One more to make the strange be-
yond seem fair"
Mrs. E. A. Gardner, the beloved
mother of our esteemed townsman, Mr.
w. K. Gardner, gently fell asleep in
Jesus on Monday, Nov. 21st, aged Is
years. She had been confined to the
house for twelve months, but had the
unceasing care of devoted son, daugh-
ter and granddaughter. She was a
consistent member of the Missionary
Baptist church, and died as she had
lived, in the hope of blessed lmmor-
tality. Her funeral was preach ed by
the Rev. Mr.. Ayers, OF Bethel, from
u Timothy 4 is, by her request.
How beautiful is death
When Faith wings us above,
The world is snare, life but breath,
But Heaven is JOY and love.
MRS. w. P. J.
HAMILTON, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
HOW TO LOOK GOOD.

Good looks are really more than SKIN
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. II
the liver is inactlye, you have a bilious
look, if your stomach is disordered, you
have a dyspept1c look, it your kidneys
are affected, you have pinched look
Secure good health, and you will sure.
1v have good looks. Electric Bltters,
ia q good Alternative and Tonic. Acts
directly on the stomach, liver and kid
news. purlfies the blood, cures pimples
blotches and boils. and gives gooo
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed
Sold at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'s Drug
Store. so cents per bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
DR.. Johnson's Misfortune.

Last Saturday the dwelling house on
DR.. r. M. Johnson's river farm several
miles from town, was destroyed by fire.
The fire occurred about IL o'clock when
all the hands were In the field. It was
supposed to be an accident. DIR. John
son Gays he thinks it caught from
stoye pipe where fire had been left.
The colored people who we're living in
the house barely saved their furniture.
The loss was about 81, 200 with no In
surance.
THE COMMONWEALTH with the COM
munity generally sympathizes with DIR.
johnson in his serious loss.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
HAMILTON, N. G.
Three More Issues.

We have made some special appeals
to our delinquent subscribers recently,
begging them to make settlement with
us but thus far many have disregard
ed us.
Now, good readers, We have patiently
waited upon many of you a whole long
year without cent from you.
Diligently have we toiled week In
and week out to give you a paper that
should be worth the dollar we charge
for it. You have taken the paper from
the office regularly and have had what
ever benefit or pleasure it has been to
you and your families.
We know that times are hard and
that our readers have no great surplus
of money. Many Of you ale pressed,
but so are we. You may think that
the dollar you owe us is small amount
and it makes little difference to us
whether you pay it Or not-you think
perhaps, we can do without it.
Well, friend, if you were the only
one who owes ns, it wouldn't make
much difference; but there are hun
dreds of others who owe us like your
self.
You at once see, then, the lmpor-
lance of all our subscribers settling
with us. We have bills Tor paper, ink,
office rent, type, machinery, etc, which
must be met by the end OF the year !;
and we shall be forced to drop the
names OF many of our readers if they
do not settle with US in some way by
January LIST, 1899.
Now, do not think this is meant for
some one else. We mean it for you, II
YOU owe as much as SO cents; if you do
not owe us it does not apply to you.
We must have what is due US or sui
fer for lack OF it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
LOCAL NEWS.

SHOOTING AT TARBoRo.-News came
from Tarboro that colored man was
shot there Saturday. The particular
were net learned further than that the
shot was not fatal.
CRIMINAL Court NEXT WEEK.
Criminal court will be in session in
Halifax next week. We expect to be
there Monday and Tuesday, and we
hope delinquent subscribers will meet
us there and settle.
MUCH APPREC1ArED.-T editor OF
The COMMONWEALTH has not appreci-
ated anything more in a long time
than fine bunch of celery Thanks
giving day, sent by Mr.. B. I. Allsbrook
With 1t was note saying, "Compli-
1nents for the firm stand taken by The
COMMONWEALTH for white supremacy"
NEW OFFICERS WILL CONE 1N-The
new county officers will be qualified
next Monday at the court house, and
the county government will be prac-
,tically changed. There will doubtless
be a good crowd at the court house,
and we hope all who owe us anything
will remember to settle with us. We
need it very much.
IT PAID H1M.-Mr. w. R. Walston
says that his little ad. in these columns
about cabbage plants was the cause OF
his selling nearly all he has sold. He
got nice order from South Carolina
from the ad. So, you see, it pays to
advertise anything you have to sell,
and The COMMONWEALTH is good
medium.
ALMOST A FIRE.-Monday night
about 10 o'clock fire alarm sounded at
the Female Academy. Soon the
danger was over and those who ran out
returned home. A lamp hanging over
a table with books and papers in the
study room in the boarding house fell,
and as the oil poured out the table
with books and papers caught. By
prompt action on the part of Mrs. P.
e. Smith the fire was controlled.
DANGEROUS ACCIDENT.-Mr. NJ. A.
Smith was the victim of a painful
accident last Saturday. While grind
ing some part of a knitting machine
on an emery wheel particle flew off
and struck him in the eye, burying III
to the eyeball. He went to Tarboro
Saturday night to consult DR.. Baker.
Sunday DR.. Baker took out the particles
from the eye and Mr. Smith has been
able to attend to his business, but it
was very painful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
Killed at Rocky Mount.

News and Observer.
Rocky Mount, N. c., Nov. 3d.
Especial. )-Robert Battle, son of the
late ]. J. Battle, of Edgecombe, was
killed at South Rocky Mount to-day.
Mr.. Battle was ian employe of the
railroad and while doing some duty
connected with the shifting engine
was thrown down and dragged a con-
siderable distance by the engine. His
neck was broken; except for this his
injuries would not have been fatal. He
was about Is years of age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
NEGRO PERSEE-
CUTED.
He Kills One in Self Defence.

News and Observer
Llttleton. N. c., November 90 A
serious difficulty took place here last
night between Will Leigh, a highly
respected colored barber, and Peter
Broadnax, negro politician and ex-
convict. Broadnax assaulted Leigh be-
cause the latter had declared himself
for white supremacy in the recent
election. The quarrel took place at a
negro festival, from which Leigh was
invited to absent himself by Broadnax.
Leigh declined to go away, saying it
was public place at church and the
whole public was invited. He added
that he was as much entitled to be
there as any other person. The whole
crowd assembled endorsed the conduc
of Broadnax, including Sam Pugh, an
other barber, from whom the Demo-
Gratis OF the community had withdrawn
their patronage on account of extreme
anti-white supremacy utterances on
the part of Pugh during the recent
campaign. Leigh finally retired from
the church to avoid difficulty. The
crowd pursued him in less ethan five
minutes Upon their approach Leigh
turned about face, in defence of him
self and shot Broadnax through the
lung. The latter will probably die.
Leigh intended to 90 to his home in
Berthe county On the next train, and
did not postpone his visit on acco unit
of the affair. He will return Monday
to await his trial before the Halifax
criminal court. He will be represent
ed by Senator E. L. Travis, Claude
and Howard Aston.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
Fine Prices.

Fine Prices.
There was a nice break OF tobacco
on the Scotland Neck market yester-
day and had not the weather been &c
unfavOrable there would have been
much more. The prices we're better
than ever before since the market was
opened on August 4th.
Persons who brought tobacco from
Pitt county were we'll pleased at sales !;
and already good predictions are being
made for the market next year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
NOVEMBER NEW FACES.
Where They Go and Whence They
Come.

Come.
Mr.. c. U. Skinner, of Tillery, wa.
here Sunday.
Mr.. T. Fl. Peters, OF Tarboro, was
here Tuesday.
Mr.. w. B. Whitehead, OF Roanoke
Rapids, is here.
Mr.. M. A. Smith went to Norfolk ON
business few days ago.
Mr.. w. T. Shaw, of Weldon, was here
this week to visit his parents.
Miss Lena Brinkley returned from
visit to Washington Friday.
Mr.. Wilson Allsbrook went to We'll
don last week to visit his father.
Messrs. J. D. and S. G. Ray, Of
Hobgood, spent THANKSGIVING here.
Mr.. Wilson Whitehead came up
from Everett to spend Thanksgiving
here.
Mess. Sam Dunn, Frank Bowers and
Norwood Savage spent Thanksgiving
at Wilson.
Mr.. G. T. Munford, of Greenville,
spent THANKSGIVING day with his sister,
Mrs. A V. Johnson.
Mr.. W. G. Lamb, of Williamson,
was here Monday. His friends are al
ways glad to see him.
Mr.. Kicks, of Tarboro, spent
Thanksgiving here with his sister,
Mrs. E. N. Nelson.
Mrs. Arnold and Miss Annie Lamb,
of Whitakers, have been visiting Mrs.
Ferrall for some days.
Mr.. w. H. Scott, of Richmond, has
been here this week. His many
friends were glad to see him.
Mr.. Hancock, of the Raleigh Post,
and Mr.. H. B. Hardy, of the News &
Observer, were here last week working
for their papers.
Miss Annie Hufham returned to her
home in Henderson Thursday after
visit to Miss. Leila Shields and
other friends.
Mr.. J. A. Crews, of the Wilmington
Messenger, was in town Thursday on
business for that paper.
Mr.. S. NJ. Gary, the clever and ge-
NAL Clerk, of the Court came down
Monday night and returned to Halifax
Tuesday.
DR.. F. w. Whitehead, of Suffolk,
Va, was here this week. His many
friends here were glad to see him.
Mr.. Lloyd Bell, of Suffolk, Va, was
here few days ago to visit his parents
and attend to some business for his
firm.
Rev. Rufus Bradley and Mr.. O. K.
Taylor have gone to Elizabeth City to
attend the North Carolina Confer
ence.
Mrs. S. A. Hooker, of Aurora, is
here with her sister, Mrs. E. E. Hill
ri rofurnino from a visit IN frio,,do
in Carey and Raleigh.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-12-01
Was it Foul Play?

Was it Foul Play?
The Weldon correspondent to the
News and Observer of Sunday said:
"The oldest negro in Halifax county
was Abram Carstarphen. He was los
years old and voted the white mans
ticket In the recent election. Last
Monday he died and foul play is sus-
pected. The white people of Faucets
township gave him decent burial and
would not allow the negroes to throw
even a shovel of dirt on the old man 5
grave"