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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
ENFIELD LITIGATIONS.
Correspondence to THE CoMMoswBALrH.)

Correspondence to The CoMMoNwHALTH.)
ENFIELD, N. c., Feb. %, 1898.
Large crowd here last Monday to
witness the trial of the case tor the re-
covery of horse before Justice Rob-
ertson and six jurors; Stanfeld and
Bass, of Whitakers, plaintiffs, Daniel
and Neville, defendants. Messrs. D.
Bell and P. Matthews appeared for
plaintiffs and Mess. Alsop and Kitchln
for defendants. It was decided for de.
PENDANTS.
Another case Tuesday before Justice
Robertson Of a co1ored woman suing a
on breach of promise, Alsop and
Kitchin appeared for her and D. Bell
for defendant. Carried to a higher
court and he failing to give bond
rather than go to Jail, they were
married by Justice Robertson.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, of Wilson, preach.
ed in the M. E. Church yesterday to
the satisfaction of his congregation.
Rev. r. M. Andrews filled his an.
pointments in the M. P. Church to the
delight of his congregations. Rather
small place to have two services at the
same hour unless we had a better
church going people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
MARRIED IN WELDON.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALrH)
WELDON, N. c., March LIST, 1898.
Mr.. Alonzo Harrison was united in
marrige to Miss Minnie Garner at the
residence Of her brother. Mr. LonneyGa-
rner, on Sunday last, Rev. r. G. Ken
drlck officiating. They will make Wei
don their home.
The Post Office has been moved to
one of the rooms in the Evans brick
building and handsomely fitted up.
The Penitentlary authorities will not
move convlcts from the Halifax State
farm as reported. They have appoint
ed J. 7. Pope, BOSS Pope) Supervisor,
who has taken charge.
Robt. Cheek, coiored, was doing some
reckless driving around the streets of
Weldon on last Sunday with one OF
Chas. Emry's new horses. The buggy
was smashed and Robert was arrested
and tried before Mayor Gooch, for
violating town ordinance, fined two dol
lars and fifty cents and cost. Cheek
took an appeal to Criminal court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
CONFEDERAT TIE VETERANS.

Wilmington Messenger.
The Confederate Veterans comprising
the North Carolina Division of the
United Confederate Veterans, at their
meeting in Nashville, Tenn. during the
last reunion, decided to hold reunion
in the city of Charlotte on Goth May
1898.
The Major General commanding has
issued orders in which he says: Gas
this will really be the first reunion held
by the Division, the Commanding Gen.
eral earnestly trusts that every Camp
in the Division will there be represented
by at least three delegates, and may he
not hope that every comrade belong
ing to the command, will be present if
possible. He also extends cordial in
vitation to every worthy confederate,
whether a member of the United Con-
federate Veterans or not. The Chief
Quarter Master, Col. w. J. Woodward
of Wilmington, is hereby charged with
the duty OF arranging transportation,
and with the assistance of the Brigade
Quarter Masters, will disseminate all in
formation obtalnable, as to rates from
the several points in the State.
Mecklenburg Camp, at Charlotte, are
preparing to give the veterans a grand
time. Committees haye been appoint.
ed, and all arrangements have been
perfected. The leading hotels will
charge usual rates, $500, $3.50, So. 90
per day.
Arrangements will be made with
boarding houses for reasonable rates for
those who perfer to pay, but sleeping
Accommodations and board will be furn-
ished all those who will accept of the
entertainment of the good people OF
Charlotte.
Comfortable cots, and good, substanti-
al food In abundance, will be secured at
as low a rate as possible.
The rail roads have been asked to
make concessions to the veterans, and
it is hoped low rates from all points
will prevail"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
BOYS, DON'T DRINK.
to THE COMMONWEALTH.

Comm unicated to THE COMMONWEALTH.
The greatest foundation of evil. and
draw back to prosperity and happiness
in our southern homes, is the uphold
Ing of saloons. And why? Because
the boys, young men, and older ones,
too, are continually visiting those
wretched places, idling away their time
throwing away their hard earned money
and losing their vitality, honor, and
self respect. There has been many a
bright and promising youth brought to
poverty, ob.curity, and wretchedness
who died il disgrace to his family and
country, by strong drink.
| noticed IN the last Issue OF "THE
COMMONWEALTH that in Harnett county
they have no barrooms. And what is
the result? Why. the old county seems
like different place, and is moving uI
in prosperity and happiness.
know that there are many temp
tations along our pathway through life
inviting us to indulge in this slnfu
habit. But If we earnestly endeavor tt
resist these temptations, we Will succeed
am boy myself only 20 years old
but can proudly say that I have neve
taken drink, not even a social glass
1t is an old, but true saying that, "ser
penis Turk In every wine cup" Thel
let us escape the fangs of those poison
Gus and dangerous serpents, by avoiding
even the wine cup.
Boys, and young men, I hope yo'
will follow the advice that I have en-
deavored to give you, and live 80 tina
yonr lives may be beautiful and i'm
| pressive lesson to all mankind.
A FARMER Boy.
Scotland Neck. N. C. Feb. %. 1S9
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
RUSSELL-HANCOCK FIGHT.

The breach between Governor Rus
sell and his good friend, Robert Han
cock, seems to widen. In our last Issue
we mentioned the removal OF Hancock
from the presidency of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad. Since
then some sharp thrusts have passed
between the Governor and his deposed
friend. Hancock has said he can show
that Governor Russell has recently en-
deavored to lncite him (Hancock) to
make a personal assault upon Mr..
Josephus Daniels, edi tor of the News
& Observer, for the work that paper
has done In exposing Hancock's vii
liany. The Governor has fatty denied
ever having suggested such thing,
and Hancock rejoins that he has it in
black and white.
And so the fuss and fume 60 on
between them to the disgrace OF the
state and shame of every decent citizen
in it. What a spectacle it must be
to the balance of the world to see the
Governor of North Carolina accused OF
efforts to inclte one citizen to assault
violently another citizen Lawlessness
advised by the Governor of great
State like ours And suppose it should
be untrue and that the Governor has
not been guilty of such counsel? 1t is
equally shameful to see an officer under
the Governor making such false accu.
sations.
Take it any way you may, the adj
minlstration of affairs in North Carroll
ma now is such as to make any one
ashamed OF his citizenship in our com
monwealth. Will not the good people
of the State repudiate it all at the frs
opportunity? Will not Democrats
Populists and Republicans place thei1
stamp of condemnation on it all? W.
believe that the manhood of the State
will stamp it out. He who does not helI
do it, regardless of party lines, color o.
race, will not be a true son of thi
grand old State, nor will he be worthy
of the citizenship which is vouchsafet
to him within her borders.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

Dig down to the cause of your sick
ness, if you want to get we'll and stay
we'll. Most likely it's indigestion. The
irritating poisons of fermenting, putrld
food, left in the stomach by indlges-
ton, cause headache, neuralgia, nerv-
business, dizziness, stomachache, nausea,
irritability, and all the other we'll
known symptoms OF indigestion.
They also cause many pains and dis
orders which are often laid to other
causes and hence are not easily cured.
But as soon as the poisons are removed,
all these symptoms and disorders dis
appear, because there Is nothing left to
cause them. Nothing succeeds in this
like Shaker Digestive Cordial, because
it prevents the undigested food from
fermenting in the stomach and helps
the stomach to digest its food.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
91.00 per bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
MARRIAGES AT ROANOKE
RAPIDS.
Correspondence to THE COMMONWEALTH

CORRESPONDENCE to THE CcAMoNwEALTHD
ROANOKE RAPIDS, Feb. 26, 1898.
Mr.. Eugene B. AlsbroOk and Miss
Mollie Dickens, both formerly OF your
town, were united in marriage here on
Sunday morning Goth at the residence
OF Mr.. Isaac w. Finch by Rev. j. II.
Frizzelle. They have resided here for q
long time and are most highly esteemed
by every body. Mrs. Alsbrook IS faith.
full worker in the NJ. E.Sabbath school
They have the best wishes of the com.
munity.
Mr.. Sydney Spivey and Miss Bette
Savage, who formerly resided in youl
town were married on the 10th by Rev
J. H. Frlzzeile.
Mr.. Nc. 7. Hargrove and Miss Essie
Madry, of Edgecombe, were married
here on the 18th by Rev. J. III. Friz
zelle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
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A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system,
acts as stimulant to the Liver. and
Kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve
tonic. It cures Constipation, Head
ache, Painting Spells, Sleeplessness and
Melancholy. 1t is purely vegetable, a
mild laxative, and restores the system
to It's natural vigor. Try Electric Bit
ters and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only Soc. bottle at E. 7.
Whitehead & Co.'s Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
WHITSETT WHITES.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALTH.)
WHITsETT, N. c., Feb. 26, 1898.
Last Saturday night the boys and
girls quoted verses from the American
writer, Longfellow, as it was bis birth
day. Prof. Whitsett gave very good
talk on the life OF this great poet.
There will be a public debate here
on the 10Th of March between the
Dialectlc and Athenian societies on
this subject: els labor justly recogn-
lied by Capital in the United States?'
A large crowd Is expected.
The baseball team is getting in good
shape to play many challenge games.
Miss Emma Moore left for her home
in Durham to-day on the account of
sickness.
Rev. Mr.. Wharton from Hampton
Sidney will deliver a lecture before
the Y. NJ. G. A. next Thursday night.
Mr.. Ernest Clapp and friend came
down this morning from Greensboro
on visit to his parents.
Prof D. M. Stowall left yesterday for
Greensboro where he goes to deliver a
lecture.
Prof. G.. M. Garwood came up this
morning from Burlington to visit some
friends and schOOlmates,
Mr.. G. D. Kellam returned this morn
ing from Gibsonvllle.
Mr.. J. L. Sharpe and sister came
from Reidsville few days ago to at
tend school here. E. E. s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
HOW's This 4!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
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 Is years, and be-
lleve him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
WALDING, K1NNAN & 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 Druggists
Testimonials free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
A HISTORY OF THE SOUTH.

Mr.. w. III. Shlnn, OF Atlanta, spent
last week in Scotland Neck securing
data and general information to be in
corporated into a Confederate Military
History. It is to comprise general
history of the South from Colonial
days to the present, with special atten-
ton given to the facts and features rel
alive to the late war. The work will
be large, running through at least a
dozen volumes. It Will be department.
al, having an editor tor each State in
the South. Judge A. G. Avery is to
be the editor for North Carolina.
Mr.. Shinn was In Scotland Neck to
see Capt w. III. Kitchin and to gather
from him and others such information
a. will be helpful in the work. He
went to Enfield Monday to visit the
Confederate Veterans camp, and to
gather information. The task is big
one, but the work will commend itself
to the Southern people.
Mr. Shinn is we'll versed in current
literature and is well up on the ques
lions of the day. He has written quite
q lengthy poem on silver which was
pronounced by those who heard it very
fne indeed. He says the financial
question Is easy to understand, but
people will not read it carefully
enough and he conceived the ides
of putting 1t into rhyme to attract the
attention of many who would not reac
the facts in prose.
Mr.. Shinn is strong silver man
and did effective work on the stumr
in the last campaign.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. M, Replne, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"CLief," says: I'VE won't keep house
without DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but
never got the true remedy until we
used DIR. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in it we have a certain and
sure cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping
Cough, ETC." 1t is idle to experiment
with other remedies, even If they are
urged on you as just as good as DR.
Kings New Discovery. They are not
as good, because this remedy. has re-
cord of cures and besides is guaranteed
1t never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles
free at E. 7. Whitehead & Co.'s Drue
Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
BURNED TO DEATH.

fCorrespondence to The COMMONWEALTH
RINGwooD, N. c., Feb. %, 1898.
A little girl of Andrew Carroll, aged
five years, caught on fire while her
mother was out. She ran hundred
yards or more with clothing a-blaze
when met by her mother. She was
terribly burned and died in great
agony two hours afterwards amid the
screams and lamentations of parents
and relatives.
Weather fine tor farm work and
every one busy.
ReY. l.. Harriss, who has had severe
attack OF la grippe, was here to fill his
appointment yesterday, but too feeble
to preach at length.
G. Edgar Matthews and DR.. A. S.
Harrison, OF Enfield, spent the day in
town yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
Use Macnalr's Blood and Liver Pills
for Indigestion and Constipation. For
E, T. Whitehead & Co.
An Uncertain Disease,

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t il
therefore most difficult to make q correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe or under
what disguise dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
Iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
One OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, receptacle for the
urine. and as such it is not liable to
any form of disease except by one of
two ways. The first way Is from i'm
perfect action of the kidneys. The Sec
ond way is from careless local treat
ment of other diseases.
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
neys is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bles. So the womb, like the bladder,
was created for one purpose, and it not
doctored too much is not liable to
weakness or disease, except IN rare
cases. 1t is situated back OF aud very
close to the bladder, therefore any pain
disease or Inconvenience manifested In
the kidneys, back, bladder or urinary
passage is often by mistake, attributed
to female weakness or womb trouble OF
some sort. The error is easily made
and may be as easily avoided. To find
out correctly, set your urine for twenty
four hours; sedement or settling in
dicates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect OF DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kid
ney and bladder remedy is soon applied
If you need medicine you should
have the best. At druggists fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have a sam
pie bottle and pamphlet, both sent free
by mail, upon receipt of three two-cent
stamps to cover cost of postage on the
bottle. Mention THE COMMONWEALTH
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietor
of this paper guarantees the genuine
ness OF this offer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
Men Viii Smoke.

Why do you buy Cigars one at the
time and pay Sc. each for them when
you can buy them by the box from the
manufacturer SO much cheaper? I
Will send by mail Or express, prepaid,
Cigars as follows: A 1Oc. Cigar, 81. 90
per 100; Sc. Cigar, $500, So. so, $500
per 100; DC, Cigar, $500 and $l.75
per 100. Address, R. P. Days, Win
terville, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03


| Pepsinagogue cures
dyspepsia, Tones up
the heart and steadies
the nerves. Makes old
people strong. Taking
40 to so drops doses
tor several months
cures Asthma. IF your
druggist does not keep
it send SO cents to DR..
HYATT, Kinston, N. c.,
and get q bottle by
mail
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
BUCkLEN'S ARNICA sALvE

The best salve in the world for Cut.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chllblalns, COrns, and all Skin Erun-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refnnced
Prlce 70 cents per box. For sale nv
E. T. WHITEHEAD eco.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
ABOUT THE MAINE.

The Court OF Inquiry appointed to
the causes of the blowing up
If the battleship Maine in HAVANA
harbor Feb. 18th, is doing its work
thoroughly and carefully. Nothing
more is known now for the public than
was known a week ago. The report
will not be made until the divers finish
their work, and all the talk about war
Is unfounded and much of it is foolish
and very hurttul.
There are still many bodies IN the
wreck that have not been reached.
It seems that the whole matter is
being wisely and prudently managed.
The Wilmington Messenger is still
quoting from the Scotland Neck
democrat"
Many of cur exchanges, the Mes
senger among others, come directed tt
"The Democrat"
Brethren of the press, once again VI
call your attention to the fact that the1l
is only one paper published In Scot
land Neck and its name is The Com
MONWEALTH.
Please change your direction from
"The Democrat" to The COMMON
WEALTH, and perhaps that will get yo'
straight on this matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

Davld's Sarsaparllla-the one true
blue blood purifier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
NO CURE-NO PAY

NO CURE-NO PAY
That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC tor Chills, Fever and all forms
of Malaria. It is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter nau-
seating tonics. Price, 81
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

David's Sarsaparllla-the one true
blue blood purifier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor on the
estate of Mrs. F. M. Nichols, deceased,
I hereby notify all persons having
claims against the estate to present to
me or my attorney, R. III. Smith, for
payment All persons indebted to the
estate will please make payment.
This January 28th, 1898.
MATTE B. NICHOLS,
2 8 Il. by B. 81. Smith, Atty.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

David's SarsaparIlla-the one true
blue blood purifier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

David's Sarsaparilla-the one true
blue blood purifier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

MY New YEAR GREETING Come sc.
cure Bargain and be happy all the
year.
MRS. w. H. WHITE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-03

The Christmas Trade lett many pretty
things which can be had almost
AT YOUR OWN PRICE.
I bought them to sell and THEY
MUST BE SOLD.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-08
UNITED STATES COURT
Verdict for the Defendant in the
Elder Damage Suit.
GREAT NORTHERN WINS
Mrs. Elder Vas Put on the Train for
Travelling on . scaiper's Ticket
She Sued the Road for Fiv
Thousand Dollars.

The $1,000 damage suit of Mrs. A.. w.
Elder. a resident of Anaconda. VS.. the
Great Northern Railway company was
on all day yesterday in the United
states court. and the jury. after being
out about 25 minutes. returned a ver-
dict for the defendant. The case was
originally brought in the district court.
but subsequently transferred to the
federal court. The plaintiff was repre-
scented by Attorney George Haldorn
and the defendant by the company's
attorney. A. J. Shores.
On July 6. 1895. Mrs. Elder went to
Pawnbroker Pincus to buy a tickle to
ST. Paul. The broker. according to the
testimony. sent a man out to purchase
a ticket for Mrs. Elder. He soon re-
turned with a round trip ticket from
Butte to st. Paul over the Great North
ern. back via Omaha and Denver. 1t
was further alleged that when Mrs. FL
der reached Havre and was proceeding
east on her journey Conductor Brig
ham. who called for her ticket. notified
her that she could not ride on that tick
ct. as IL was made out for a male per-
son and signed by II. Lee; that unless
she would pay her fare to st. PAT he
would have TO put her on at Glasgow.
the first station that had any preten-
sions TO being a town where
dations could be had. The conductor
told her to get OF. and she did so at
Glasgow. and that is why she brought
the suit to Gov 5000 damages. She
says in her complaint that she was left
standing on the depot platform among
strangers. and that lodgings were not
to be a there. 1t developed during
the progress of the trial that the lady
a pretty well cared for at Glasgow.
The agent of the road there gave her
his room and wired to Genera Passen-
ger INC Ticket Agent Whitney at st.
Paul. who Immediately wired back in
structions to hav Mrs. Elder placed
aboard the nex e~astbound train and
taken TO her destination.
The plaintiff e~ndeavored to show that
the tickle I'm evidence was not the one
hich Mrs. Elder had purchased of
Pincus, claiming that her nam was on
IL n that "R. Lee" was not the sig
nature of the purchaser OF the ticket
which she presented to Conductor Brig
ham.
biez. ]. c. Baker. Frank Boucher, ]. r.
Cunningham. r.. NJ. Campbell, ]. Ham
lyn. Morgan James. s. V. Kemper. s. f.
King. ]. A. Lewis. w. C.. Lewis and r.
Lynch.
Mrs. Elder Is a feeble old lady about
20 years of age. She complained that
after her experience at Glasgow she
became Ill N since then has been suf-
fering from nervous prostration.
In the matter OF Harriet Wood VS..
the Washoe Copper company. five DAYS
extension of time was granted in which
to file a bill Of exceptions.