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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmme-
diately. Sold by Druggists III every
part OF the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure anu ask for MRS
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. 81 1y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
A Penny Saved.
Philadelphia Ledger.

Philadelphia Ledger.
When Benjamin Franklin wrote
"a penny saved is a penny earned
he did not mean penny skimped
from our daily living or from our
necessities. That is not "a penny
saved" in the best sense. It is pen
ny stolen from yourself. A penny
saved is penny rescued from waste.
An hour taken from needed sleep is
not an hour saved, but an hour stolen.
An hour taken from idle gossip and
turned to some good account, that Is
an hour saved. And it is the same
way with our money and our products.
There is no economy in self denial: 1t
is the duty OF every man and woman
to live the fullest and best life possible,
to get the most they can out of lite, to
nourish the body and mind and soul
and to develop them to the highest
possible degree. This cannot be done
by "skimping. A fuller, freer lite
is what we need. Economy Is necessa.
nv, but we must not mistake what econ.
omy is. We must save the wastes
stop the leaks, but, having saved we
must put our savings to some good use
else we are like the miser with his
gold-a detrlment to society instead
of good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
Hidden Treasure.
Kings Weekly, (G1eenville).

Kings Weekly, (Greeeuille).
A very large hole in the ground, at
the roet of large walnut tree on the
Yankee Hall Farm, near Pactolus, has
caused much speculation as to by
whom dug, for what purpose and
when.
The hole was discovered a short
while ago, and there was an impression
under some roots, as if a jar, pot or
some vessel had been taken out. 1t
seems that no one knows anything
about it except that the hole was
found as lett by the digger. 1t is
the current belief that money was
found, but who buried it there?
The pirate Teach is said to have
made many trips up Tar River to
what is now Yankee Hall. On the
farm of the late Gen. Grimes, now
owned by his sons, still stands large
cypress, near the river, known as stable
top" The top is fiat and bushy, the
tree towers above those surrounding,
and tradition says that Teach used it
as an observatory as the river and
country for several miles around could
be watched. It is not improbable
that Teach buried some of his treasure
in that section, and that some I'M
known one has unearthed some OF 1t.
Teach had sister who lived on
what is now part of the Grimes farm.
He visited her often and many tradi-
tons are of wealth buried by him in
that vicinity. Belief In those tradi-
tons have led to many fruitless
searches, and numerous holes in the
ground at various different resulted
from them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

The one true blue blood purifier
Davld's Sarsaparllla.
The one true blue blood purifier
David's Sarsaparilla.
The one true blue blood purifier
David's Sarsaparilla.
The one true blue blood purifier
David1s Sarsaparllla.
The one true blue blood purifier
David's Sarsaparilla.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
To KEEP OFF THE GRIP.

Some people imagine there's no use
trying to keep off grip, but the only
people who are peculiarly liable to grip
are those whose systems are run down.
If you have built up your system Tor
the winter, all you will need is to take
proper care Of yourself; but if your
blood is thin or impure the thing to
do is to take several bottles of David's
Sarsaparilla. The great blood purifier
and strength builder.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
NOTICE..

STATE OF North CAROLINA,
Halifax County.
Having qualified as administrators
On the estate of David w. lies, we
shall sell the personal property of said
lies, deceased, on the 9Th day OF Janu-
airy, 1898. Notice Is hereby given to
al persons indebted to the estate of the
said David lies to make immediate
payment and settlement, or the claims
will be put into the hands of an officer
for collection and all persons having
claims against said estate. will present
them for payment within the time pre-
scrlbed by law, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
This 9th day of December. 1897.
A. E. CARTER.
II 16 ct. d. f. lies,
Administrators
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

In the general work of the farm it is
impossible to lay down rigid rules and
live up to them for any considerable
length OF time without loss. Condi-
tions OF soil and season vary so much
from year to year that only elastic
rules intelligently fitted will stand the
strain, even when kept within the
bounds of the same farm on which
they were adopted, while with a change
OF location difficulties increase. The
pioneer must work out many problem,
Tor himself, there beng no Experience
OF others" to 60 by.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
New Styles in Stamps.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte OBSERVER.
When the postal congress met in
Washington last year 1t was decided
that on or before January l, 1899, the
three principal denominations OF the
postage stamps of the world should be
uniform in color. Third assistant Post
master General Merritt Is the first to
order the change, and it is likely that
the coming twelve months will see
many changes throughout the postal
union.
The one-cent stamp of the United
States and the franc of like value in
foreign countries is TO be green OF the
same hue as the old three-cent stamps.
The two-cent stamp is to remain YER
million in color, and Great Britain
penny purple must conform to 1t, while
in the case of the fve-cent stamp we
Will adopt the blue of her two and a
half pence. Although Mr.. Merritt
has instructed the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing to discontinue the
use of the old colors and to adopt the
new, and although the new one-cent
stamps are beinp turned ont at the rate
of $4,000 minute from each press, 1t
will be a month or more before the
public will have an opportunity to use
them.
The rules OF the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing provide that the re-
serve stock of each denomination shall
be sufficient to supply the more than
10000 postoffices for at least three
months. Such a stock of five-cent
stamps is on hand, but the de-
mand for one-cent stamps is so great
that the presses must be kept running
continually to keep up the reserve of
100, 100000 stamps, and In anticipa-
ton of the change the supply has been
allowed to drop to scarcely 100000.
The quarterly orders are now being
filled, and it is not unlikely that the
new stamps may make their appear
ance by February l.
Uniformity of color in the stamps
| of the same denomination throughout
the world, 1t is now believed, will be of
the greatest advantage both to the post
office officials and to the tourist. The
tourist who may not know the money
value of the country at least will know
that blue stamp will carry foreign
letter, led stamp domestic one and
green one a newspaper or unsealed
post.
For nearly halt a century, ever since
the first issue In 1851, the penny
stamp of the United States has borne
the portrait of Franklin, printed in
blue, with the exception of one year,
1889, when brown was the color.
Franklin Will still adorn the stamp,
but his 46 years in blue has ended and
when he next appears it will be wear
ing of the green.
There has been some talk of substi-
tuting for the portrait of Grant on the
five-cent stamp that of Secretary STAN
ton, which if done would make the
sixth change of portraiture this stamp
has experienced, the list including
franklin, Jefferson, Zach Taylor, Gar
field and Grant.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
NOTICE.

have qualified as administrator OF
the estate OF Mrs. NJ. F. Pope before
the Clerk of the Superior Court for
Halifax county.
All persons having debts against her
are notified to present them to me on
or before the first day of January, 1899
or this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
recovery.
This Dec. 18th, 1897.
JOHN G.. POWELL,
IL % st. Admir- of Mrs. M. F. Pope,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

A hog fattens more quickly by being
fed no more at any time than it will
eat. 1t should always clean up all in
the trough. When it has been fed clean
out the trough and do not feed again
until the animal shows plainly that it
is hungry. If oyerfed so that it feeds
indifferently it will lose less weight to
permit it to go without food a day
than 1t would by continuing to feed
beyond its appetite. Probably no other
animal Is 80 sensitive to injury from
overlooking as the hog.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
Constitution on Canvas.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
An oilpainting, with something of a
historical value, is owned by Louis
Anger, of Philadelphia. It isa real
istic picture of the Constitution, the
famous man-of-war which did so much
active service in the war of 1912. The
canvas on which "Old Ironsides" is
painted is piece of the very sail which
she carried, and the frame which holds
the painting is made of piece of a
spar from the famous naval fighter.
The painting has had quite an in
teresting experience. 1t was original
ly owned by Lieutenant Fleming, who
was assigned to duty on the Constitu-
ton. He gave it to Mr.. Anglers father
about forty years ago; ss.~is cn!y re-
"nia1ned in his fathers possession for a
few days, when it was stolen by serv-
ant. While attending an auction sale
about three years ago, the present own
or was greatly surprised to see the
stolen painting offered to the highest
bidder. Mr.. Anger outbid the other
buyers and brought the painting home.
On being questioned as to how it came
In his possession, the auctioneer said
it had been bought in pawnbroker's
sale.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

and be at rest. One
physician said I had
consumption: for I had
a cough that gave me
no rest. But a good
old physician whose
medicine had failed.
advised me to use DE-.
Miles ReStOra tive
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
Pretty Wall Papers,!

we can supply you with any and all
Kinds OF Wall Paper in the latest and
prettlest designs, at astonishinglv low
prices. 1t Is direct from the great man
n1acturers, United States Wall Paner
Co., OF Cincinnati, and is the latest and
most up-to-date paper on the market.
=. T. WHII8nAn 4 On
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

The folly of prejudice is frequently
shown by people who prefer to suffer
for years rather than try an advertised
remedy. The millions who have nc
such notions, take Ayers Sarsaparilla
for blood diseases, and are cured. Sc
much for common sense. For sale by
E. = Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

Necvine and thank God that it has bright
ened my days. heightened my life and saved
NE from the horrors OF nervous prostration."
Dr. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under a positive guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

Some people ought, like spring doors,
to have "pull" or "push" painted on
them, tor when you 60 at them they fly
in your face
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

A hlgh-priced choir may decoy sim
ners to the church, but the preacher
who depends on such things never bags
the game
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
ALL ABOUT THE FARM.
HERE ARE GOOD HINTS.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The great hotbed of weeds In COM
munity is the roadside. The number
of weeds grown along the roads, and
which are permitted to scatter their
seeds far and wide, Is enormous. The
duty of destroying these weeds seems
to be that of the farmer, but he Will
not work on the outside of his fence as
long as he Is busy on the other side,
and he therefore spends more time
destroying weeds on his farm during
the growing season than would be
necessary if he kept down the weeds
along the road. But such work will
be useless unless all farmers were in
terested, as single thriftless individual
may undo the efforts of many. 1t is a
fit subject for discussion IN farmers
meetings, and State laws should make
roadside weed-killing compulsory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

It is waste of breath for the mother
to warn her boys against the cigarette
while their father is putting away at a
pipe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

The brush and currycomb are far
less used on cows than they are on
horses, yet they are quite as necessary
to the animals comfort. Who has not
seen cattle rubbing their sides against
q fence or tree, or their backs under
some overhanglng limbs? It not only
adds to their comfort to rub them
down, but it draws the blood nearer
the surface, so that the animal is warm.
or. With the same feeding a we'll
groomed COW will keep in good condl-
ton when she would be scrawny and
rawboned II not regularly curr led or
brushed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27
NOTICED

Having qualified as administrator of
Ii the estate of J. III. Bell, deceased
all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
same to me on or before January Is
1899. w. WHTrE
OF. Administrators
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

~ COUGH does not always indicate
IA consumption. Mr.. w. Il. Palmer, OF
Waterloo, Iowa. writes: 81 was taken
with a nervous structure of the bronchial
tubes, which developed into nervous pros
tration, was so weak could not sit up
got no sleep for days except when under the
influence of opiates. For four months I suf-
fered asonies and prayed that might die
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

Halt century ago farmers would
crest" their land by emitting a crop
one year in three or four. In the
meantime nature would force growth
OF weeds or plants that were adapted to
the conditions of the soil. The best
way to rest the soil is to rotate the
CROPS, so that the soil will not be de-
priyed of certain plant foods while
leaving an excess OF other kinds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-01-27

Ar. Ly.
5 81 l % Rocky Mount 2 o5 $50
(. M. L. Nj. p. M. A. M
No 70 carries pullman parlc. Ca.
Norfolk to Rocky Mount and connects
with A. G. L. Train % for all points
south.
No. 1O3 connects at Hobgood for all
eastern Carolina points, also at Rocky
Mount with A. c, L. train p for all
points south.
No. Is carries pullman parlor car
Rocky Mount to Norfolk and connects
for all points north.
For all information schedules call on
or address '-- ~
G. M. SERPELL, J.R. KENT,y
Gent Manager Sup't Trains.
T. M. EMERSON
Gent Passenger Agent
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Manager Whitley will have no
cause to complain with the patron
age his street cars had today, for
we saw passengers get off one Of
a car and push it around the curve
at the Ragland corner, so full was
it that the mules could not pull 1t.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The Benefited Hotel register tells
the story of the popularity at New
Boston and Rocky Comfort by the
many names on the register from
these places.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We saw a near sighted individual
llyiug TO get a pair Of long sighted
'9atses yesterday. He said at is
terrible thing, begosh, to be short
GIFTED, can't dodge my credi.
tors, you know
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

o. W. Prince, of this city, has
filed his application for bankruptcy
before Clerk Somcrvell, of the us
Court, and has been adjudged a
bankrupt by A. II. SeYier.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

ReY. G. f. Mcclure, our versatile
and clever Fort Lynn correspond
ent, bids a temporary adiew to our
readers in this papers, as be is 90
ing up on the Pee Gee. We hope
to hear from him again very soon,
During our association with him,
we have ever found him alright
a genial Christian gentlemen.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We acknowledge very pleasant
can from Mr. W. II, Hodge, who
reeently.located in our city--resi-
dcuce corner 9th and Hickory
streets this morning. He is trav,
cling for the ClarksyiIle Cider Co.,
otSt Louis, Missouri one of the
largest enterprises of the kind In
the world, Mr. Il, is most GENIAL
aud popular gentleman
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Mr.. w. r. Sills of Waco, Texas,
an old friend of P. c. Ockander,
was here yesterday He wears
beautiful gold medal given him by
the fye department OF that city of
which he was a member of the vol
unteer department for twenty
years.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The brick masons at work on the
Louis Lawson brick seem 60 under.
stand their business well fhey
are getting along swiftly and will
soou make a good showing.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Joseph Longinotti and w. s..
Sorrells, both Of Hot Springs, but
who are Jointly enterested it adrug
store Investment here, came to
town today to see after their inter
ests and also the big elephants with
the cirrus.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

There is nota pre- tttier line of lap
robes in the city than that carried
hy the Edwards Harness company
1t will be 60 your interest TO get
their prices before purchasing else
where, 10 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

one of the FIRST Of his bachelor
habits which a bridegroom oyer-
comes during the honeymooa Is
the fancy that he is utterly un.
worthy Of such an angelic creature,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Remember that the Edwards
Harness company always keep in
stock a supply of ladies and gents
Crescent BcYcles, which they, as
well as the manufacturer, fully
guarantee. No finer wheels in
looks or quality. and no better
wheel at any price. 10 16
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The battle AK tobacco man was
here today giving away samples and
taking orders. He says that every
body aud everything chews battle
AK, even the elephants,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Captain Hodges came in over the
Choctaw this morning from Arden
and he says he brought in six or
eight coach loads of people from
Rocky Comfort and way stations.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We are enjoying our first norther
today 1t is not such a cold one,
still it is cold enough to make oyer
coats and wraps a necessity.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Mr.. Stanley Edwards, city Mar
shal of West Texarkana, is a papa
to fine boy, the little fellow hav-
ing arrived yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

If you want the very best cigar
going, try the "Old Times Cigar"
sold by S. NJ Ragland-it is the
leading 10 cent smoker. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

]. s. Ragldnd is getting In his
holiday goods and has them all
opened up for inspection. A nice
line of wedding and birthday pres
euts among them. He invites you
to step in and let him show you
through. 1924
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We had a pleasant call from Mr.
Van Cleve this morning He is
with Ringling Brothers shows, and
we learn from him that the circts
is dong all the business they can
possibly seat in their large tent,
wherever they have spread their
tents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Real estate is still on the boom
and those whoshold any kind of de.
sirable Texarkana dirt will realize
upon his investment teu-rold in a
very short time.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Sewer ~ Winfield, Insurance
Agents, Represent full line OF
strong and reliable Fire InSu-
rance Companies and loan mon
ey on Real Estate.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The day has been blustery one
and the sand has blown about in all
directions, making it disagreeable
indeed
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Manager Whitley has booked a
hypnotist for all next week at the
Park theater. We hope he will
not prove a Carey.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Col. T, M. Dodson, of junction
City, Ark, came in last night to see
his daughter, who is a pupil at ST.
Agnes Academy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The hotels and boarding houses
were all crowded to their utmost
last night by people who came IN
here from a distance to see the
circus.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Ladies kid gloves, the noted
Foster brand, for only 81, this week, I,
at Briley's. 10 %.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

1t is given out again that the Lit
tie Rock & Memphis railroad will be
sold to the highest bidder today, at
high noon
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25
Sorocis.

Full line Of kodaks and supplies at
Chatfeld \ Buhrman's, price 50, Sc,
$3.50 and $40. 9-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We saw more one.legged, one.
armed and cripple people in town
today than any other time.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

7, A. Sims, Dentist, All work
guaranteed Office over Palace
Drug Store, corner Broad and State
Line Avenue.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We handle the celebrated Vive
Kodak. Every one guaranteed,
Chatfeld & Buhrman. 9-8
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We acknowledge pleasant can
this morning from our genial friend
M. j. Crank, Of Roberts, AK.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

District court at DllngerGed
will take quite number Of our
legal citizens from this place during
It's term.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Briley can suit you in winter
underwear. Try him and see what
bargains he is Offering. 10 %,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Never in the history of Texar
kama was there such a crowd in the
city as there we're today.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25
Sorocis.

The East Side court was a dandy
good one this morning there being
many hobo vags caught last night
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

B, j. Stewart is here from Win
throp, He came in to see the
elephant.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Travelling auditor McGregor is
here looking over the books of the
T. n Ft. S. railroad.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Chas, Erber guarantees every
thing as represented-not a single
misrepresentation since organized.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

r. A. Boyd is here from Horatio,
He will look upon the circus elephant
in the parade today,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

p. A, Turner left for Danger
field, Texas, yesterday to be in at
tendance at court.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

The livery stable men had a good
day OF il pulling people to the circus
ground in their carriages at 20
cents a head
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Mr. and Mrs j, II, Ward Of Hope,
are visitors in the city guests at
the EDITORS home on Walnut street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Ben Watts of Mena, Ark, came
in this morning with his pocket
full of peanuts for the elephants,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Capt. r. B. Hargett of Leary,
came in this morning with his fam
lily and took in the circus this after
noon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Drink "Value coffee, the best
medium price goods on the market
Far superior TO the cheap package
article. Warwick-MooreCo :,
lO9 Exclusive Agents
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

For RENT-One ID room residence,
half block from Broad street; in
good repair Also Office rooms over
my store
1921 j. p, KLINE,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Good times are coming, auc the
"old Times Cigar" sold by q. NJ.
Ragland, is the best 10 cent smoker
on the market. 1912.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We had this week another ship
ment of high grade teas and coffees.
l09 Warwick-Moore Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Some fifty or more people came
over from New Lewisvlle TO see
the circus Among them Editor
IS, A. McNish, Drs, Bright and
stone,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

Seventeen pounds granulated
sugar for 81 at T. ]. Hobgoods.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-10-25

We have not heard OF a single
accident happening in the city
thus far today.