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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
CLOTHING.

Mems Suits.
A good mixed satinet suit, $3.50.
An all wool fancy mixed suit, g.
All wool tricot lawn suit, $3.50.
Fancy worsted check suit, $50.
Extra good clay worsted suit, $40.
Extra good cheviot, d. B., satin
faced suit SO.
Melton suit, $40.
Best Columbia Melton suit, war.
ranted, $l2.50.
Extra heavy steel worsted, $1250.
Fancy heavy Clay, SIS.
Fancy grey mixed cashmere, $l5.
Latest worsted stripes, SO.
Mems Odd Pants.
Hair Line, $l50.
Kansas KIipper, g.
Topeka pants, all wool, $3.50.
Topeka pants, all wool, q.
Topeka pants, all wool, $3.50.
Boys 2-piece Suits.
Special reductions In this line
ages 4to 10.
Grey-brown tweed, $25O suit for
$l.75.
Dark satin-lined suite, q for dc.
Fancy light check suits, "a for
$l5O.
All kinds $3.50 suits for $2.76.
All kinds s. suits for $k25.
Boys S-piece Suits.
Ages Q to 10 years-$25O. A@ o.
and sail cut to bed rock.
Boys Knee Pants.
Light cotton check, per pair, 2oc.
Blue cheviot per pair, &c.
Large assortment of wool pants,
per pair. Soc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

There were about a thousand
more or less-people in town Tues
day wanting privileges at New
Camp Logan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Frank Danglade, Adams express
agent at Webb City, and at one
time resident of Baxter Springs,
was in the city Monday visiting his
sister, Mrs. A. J. Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Let Don Fenton get hold of your
fine linen IL you want II properly
laundered. He takes in washing ne
agent for the Fort Scott Steam
Laundry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Ballard's Snow Lininent gives
instant relief In cases of bleeding,
burns, bruises, scalds, cuts. etc.
Price % and Soc. Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Geo. ]. Smith, who has been quite
III for several weeks, is no better,
neither 10 he any worse-just about
the same.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

The school building will have q
general overhauling before the
opening Of school-Sept. II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

getting the camp ground shaped
up and tents pitched.
The license department is very
busy and people wanting privileges
are coming from every direction
and have been for some time.
A building has been erected for
the REUNION DAILY NEWS, which
will be printed on the grounds this
year.
Mrs. Meyerding OF this city has
built large and handsome dining
hall and the old reliable Tom Lea
has enlarged his plsce of business
90 as to be able TO feed more peo-
pie. There will be plenty of nice
eating houses on the grounds this
year, but none too many.
A large speakers stand has been
erected adjoining the amphitheatre.
The river front has been beauti-
fed and Shelby and, Chas. johnson
have an unlimited supply of row
boats for the use of parties who like
TO paddle canoe"
Ed. Congdon ana Harry March
have built bath house at the river
and have about sixty bathing suits
to rent.
Watering troughs have been
placed at convenient points iusthe
grounds allotted to horses; and Ia
fact we believe everything neces-
sary for the comfort of the people
and their animals has been done.
The reunion this year is going to
be wonderful one In many ways.
It would seem thatthe crowd could
not be larger than Il has been here
tofore, but Il 10 believed by those
In q position to know that there viii
be from forty to City per cent more
people here this year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
HANDKERCHIEFS.

A good hemmed handkerchief,
2 for SC.
A large assortment of plain and
fancy borders, each &c.
Fancy embroidered, hemstitched,
10c, 15c, 2Oc, 25c, 38c, Soc, 75c each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
THE COOPER DRUG CO

Hay Shippers Handy Record
Book, the best thing out for the
convenience of hay shippers, made
and for sale at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Geo. Girten has filed his big hay
barn at Quapaw and this week filed
another one at Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

The school board met Monday
night and employed the balance of
the teachers for the ensuing term.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Get ready to attend the
big reunion August % to
Sept. 2. Everybody and
their relatives and friends
will be at Camp Logan.
THE BIO REUNION.
Everything In Readiness for the Big
gest and Most Successful Re.
union Ever Held.

The Eighteenth Annual Reunion
of the surviving soldiers and sal.
iors, together with their families
aud friends, will begin on next Mon
day, August Is.
Everything is in readiness for the
wonderful meeting. 100 acres OF
beautiful woodland comprising
New Camp Logan is cleaned up
nicely. the huge and handsome am-
phitheatre is completed and being
decorated, the water works system
is in running order and the grounds
have been laid out in streets and
avenues.
Two carloads of tents arrived
early Monday morning and tents
have been arriving ever since
Ouartermaster McGregor 10 busy in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

DIED-In the Territory, at Miine's
hay camp, Tuesday night August
22, at 10 o'clock, Grace Snead. daugh-
ter of C. C. Snead, aged sixteen
years. Funeral services were held
Wednesday and the remains inter.
red In the Baxter cemetery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Big Clearance Sale Of Shoes!
BARGAINsl BARGAINSl
Ladies' Shoes.

Our new stock vim arrive In q few
days and win be the incest shoes
and the best ntters that can be
made, It from . to % per eent iess
than Jon have been paying forthe
same shoeA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Howard Carney has fully recov-
cred from his recent illness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
LINEN DEPARTMENT.

Towels.
We are especially strong In this
line.
Small face or barber towels, &c
each.
Good cotton towels, 15c pair.
Extra good linen towels, &c pair
Extra good huck towels, 25c pair.
Large extra quality linen, each
Csc, IS, SOC and 75c.
Crash.
Good cotton crash, per yard, &c.
Good linen crash, per yard, 6Ac.
Better linen crash, per yard, Slsc.
Best linen crash, per yard. lOc.
Napkins.
Medium size, per dozen, 75c.
Large sixe, good, per dozen. q.
Large size. extra, per dozen, sl.bo
Table Damask.
Good bleached, per yard, BIC.
5A-inch bleached, per yard, Soc.
0O-inch, brown, good, per yard, sc
0o-inch, fancy bleached, yard, 7oc.
es.inch, fancy bleached, yard, sc.
72-inch, fancy bleached, per yard,
Sis.
72-inch. fancy bleached. per yard,
$l.&
Red dama.h, per yard. aoc, &c, SIC
and SOc-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

|. Heaton q skidm1re. atiorneys At
Law, Columbus, Kansas. An mat
ters entrusted 10 THAR care viii be
properly looked kfieF.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
GENTS FURNISHIG
DEPARTMENT.


Full size laundered percale shirts
with collar and cuffs attached, 50c.
Same as above with two separa-
BILE collars, Soc.
A good Madras shirt, band, tuo
coiiar), 75c.
Fancy Madras or percale, collar.
attached, or band only, 81.
Ciuett Peabody's fancy negligee,
500.
Good unlaundered white shirt,
linen bosom, 35c or for 81.
Extra re-enforced unlaundered
white shirts, Soc.
NECKTIES.
Just received, 50 dozen latest style
bows, strings and fancy Imperials
incest ever shown here-25c to Soc
Lots of wash ties 10c, 15c and 2Oc
a dozen.
Gents Handkerchiefs.
Assorted LOT, &c each.
24-inch red, &c each.
Plain white and bordered, good
assortment &c.
Fancy border, good, 10c.
White hemstitched, l0c.
Collars and Cuffs.
We have just added complete
line of the Famous Arrow Brand of
collars and cuffs and can give you
any style or shape In fashion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Teter, eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous heal
lag qualities Of Banner salve mnde
from . prescripiion Of q skin spe-
|cialist of world Hide fame &c.
a. = Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

you ought TO know that when
suffering from any kidney trouble
that . safe, sure remedy is Foley's
Kidney Cure. Guaranteed or mon-
ax refnnded. A. u. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Albright, Miss
Morgan, Mr.. Gouger, Mr.. oliphaut.
Mr. Coe and Mr.. Day of Galena
spent last Sunday with Miss Alpha
Hearn In this city. They enjoyed a
moonlight picnic at Black's grove
In the evening and had an enjoya-
BILE time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
All Fancy Calicoes, the best made your choice Of any
in the house. over 5000 yards. at Sc yard.
1000 yards of Favore Fancies. good cloth, &c yard
CORSET DEPARTMENT.

We handle the famous +. C. brand
every one guaranteed. A months
trial given free and II not satisfac-
tory money cheerfully refunded.
All styles, 81.
Good CORSET for SOC.
Good summer corset for 2lc.
Best summer corset for z6c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Hot chilli-the best-at all times
at Mira. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

LADIES' READY-MADE
DEPARTMENT.
Shirt Waists.
To close out we will sell at the
following prices:
&c waists for 23c.
Soc waists for 39c.
75c waists for Soc.
81 waists for 79c.
SIS waists for Soc.
$l.5O and $1.75 waists for 81.
Wash Skirts.
Soc crash skirts for 25c.
75c crash skirts for Soc.
81 crash skirts for 75c.
$3.50 crash skirts for $3.50.
nc white duck skirts for Soc.
Black Skirts.
Good brocade skirt for 81.
Good wool brocade skirt for $l.25
Good wool brocade skirt for $l.50
Extra briliiantine skirt for $3.50.
Fancy Sicilian skirt for $A65.
All wool serge skirt for $3.50.
Good brocade silk skirt for $396.
Extra brocade silk skirt for @.
Good crepon skirt for s..
Extra fancy silk crepon and satin
skirts $40 to $i5.
Wrappers.
Our wrappers are cut full and are
the best of fitters-5Oc. 75c, 81, SIZE
and $1.50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

The Rev. W. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge Ca, while attending to his
pastoral. duties at Ellenwood. that
state, was attacked by cholera
morbus. He says: @By chance I
happened to get hold Of . bottle of
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and think Il
was the means Of saving my life.
II relieved me at once" For sale by
Cooper Drug Go.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26

Mrs. Helen Campbell Hogan Of
Lawrence. Kan, will be the guest Of
Hrs. ]. B. Boyer during the reunion.
Ars. Hogan is q sister of Lieut..
Cook, who vas killed In the defense
of the fort At Baxter Springs, octO.
Der O. Iso2 His name 10 inscribed
on our soldiers monument under
which rests his remains. Lieut.
Cook vas = member Of the Third
Wisconsin, cavalry, serving undsz
Major lns. Pend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-08-26
Wrappers.

Our wrappers are cut full and are
the best of fitters-5Oc, 75c, 81, $l.S
and $1.50.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, oil
Washita, /. 7. He writes "Fou1
BOTTLES OF Electric BItters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering fer years
Terrible sores would break out on hel
head and face, and the best doctors
could give no help; but her cure is
complete and her health is excellent:
This shows what thousands have prov.
ed,-that Electric Bltters is the best
blood purifier known. 1t is the su.
preme remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rhautn, ulcers, boils and running sores
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels
exrels polsons, helps digestion builds
up the strength. Only SOC. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead & Co. Druggists
Guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr.. w. A. Hines, OF Manchester, La,
writing OF his almost miraculous es-
cape from death, says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. 1 had
frequent hemorrbages and coughed
night and day. All my doctors said
l must soon die. Then began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery tor Con-
sumption, which completely cured me.
I would not be without it even if it
cost $500 a bottle. Hundreds have
used it on my recommendation and all
say it never fails to cure Throat, Chest
and Lung troubles" Regular size Soc
and S1.OO. Trial bottles free at E. T..
Whitehead & Co.'S. Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
a Few Hours IN Enfield.

Last Thursday, in company with
Prof. l.. w. Bagley, We drove to Enfield
and snant several hours With the good
people OF that town.
The tobacco market has done good
deal for the town. With two stensnef-
ries and several new prize houses they
are better equipped than ever.
We found the people courteous as
usual. and they placed The COMMON
WRATH under new obi cations by their
liberal patronage.
There Is some good work being done
in The way Of rev buildings, OF when
our Enfield correspondent has occa-
sionally told our readers. w IKE 10
go to Enfield, for we always feel better
after mingling with such clever people,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
A Compile mentry German.
communicated.

Communicated.
One of the most delightful germans
Of the season was given Thursday even
ing, August 31st, complimentary to
Miss Freda Hill, OF Halifax, and Miss
Butterwcrth, of Petersburg, Va.
The german was gracefully led by
Mr.. J. A. Bowers. The couples were
as follows:
Mr.. J. A. Bowers with Miss Lizzie
Powell.
Mr.. Claude Howell with Miss Carrie
Allsbrook.
Mr.. Gussie Hoffman with Miss Ma
thalie Smith.
Mr.. Stuart Hall with Miss Mamie
Dunn.
Mr.. Willie Hall with Miss Blanche
Smith.
Mr.. c. II. Herring with Hiss Pau
line Shields.
Mr. Sam Hoffman with Miss Pauline
Darden.
Mr.. Noraeet Smith with Miss Lizzie
Lyman.
Mr.. w. N. Herring with Miss Freda
Hill.
Mr.. J. B. Hall, Jr., with Miss Lizzie
Smith.
Mr. Eddie Dunn with Miss Rebecca
Smith.
Mr.. A. L. Bowers with Miss Butter
worth.
Mr.. III. HI. Hyman with Miss Mamie
Hill.
Stays: Frank Bowers, J. N. Smith
and Joe Gotten.
Chaperons Mrs. w. F. Butterworth,
Mrs. G. Hoffman and Mrs. P. St. Geo.
Barraud. "Z." E. SMITH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Scotland Neck Temperance
Association meets the first
and third Tuesday evenings
in each month at SIS.
County Commissioners Meeting

The county commissioners we're in
in regular session Monday. All COM
missioners present. The following az
counts were allowed:
E Glasgow work ON roads 900
w Mahon road orders $50
C w Dunn conveying prisoners s 25
Weldon Brick Co brick SEQ
- w Northinton goods for co 33 II
w 3 Drewey supt co home 46 35
J E Johnson burying poupers 400
J J Williams conveying prisoners 6 90
E L Travis county attorney so 90
J A House conveying prisoners so
S G Whitfield bldg bridge 80 90
Jno r Pettitt examining bridges 6 90
J A House jail account 1852 80
J Frank Cullom road orders 8 60
B Hunter 16 20
J J Robertson examining bridges 90
S A Williams arresting two pris ~ 25
Jno N Blown goods tor Jail $50
Jno Fenner w'k at court house Is
} B Dunn repairing bridges 81 90
G w Dunn conveying pris IL IS
B I Allsbrook supt co fence 500
Wiley Cherry removing trees for
county fence 2 so
The Commonwealth stationery
Tor register of deeds l IS
r A Carter serving notice so
G w Dunn road orders 12O
John O'Brien inquest d Wilkins 10 10
7 R Hendricks serving notices 24O
d r Anderson good for co 63 81
J l. Pair prisoners to Jail 500
B H Hole goods for CO 1855
Walter Lynch work at Jail l sol
Emry & Pierce goods for CO 20 Is
w NJ Cohen 6. 5OO5
DR.. I E Green co supt health 100 90
G H Hale burying pauper eco
Eastern Hospital 4 20
j III Norman issuing orders and
making tax list 10 SO
II Norman filling tax stubs 60 700
Dock Shearin coffin pauper 200
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of M G. hers for their children while
teethlng, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo, and Is
the best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer lmmedi-
ately. Sold by Druggists In every part
of the world. twenty-five cents a
bottle. BE sure and ask for "Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no
other kind. 4-27-1y
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Jury List For Criminal Court.

Following is the list Of jurors drawn
for Criminal court which holds 1st
Monday IN October:
G. G. Arlington, J. c. Butts, S. D.
Smith. J. e. Anderson, B. V. Butts, L.
f. Dickens, w. G.. Holiday. B. w.
Whitehead, G. j. smith, J. J. Hawkins.
w. T. Parker, MEG. Leggett, r. c.
Montgomery, w. H. Butts, W. w
Hawkins, j. z. Rue, ]. Fl. Jordan, NJ
L. Merritt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Taking Chances.

Some chances you can well afford to
take but the man who neglects to in
sure his life runs great risk of leav-
ing his dear ones poor and pennlless.
Good insurance is protection to your
relations and satisfaction to you.
The Union Central Insurance Com
pany leads in giving gilt edge policies
on liberal contracts to the policy hold.
er. shall be glad to show plans and
explain to any.
E. E. billiard,
Scotland Neck, N. G. Agent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07

From The Times, Hillstie.
I suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought was past being
cured. had spent much time and
money and suffered so much misery
that l had almost decided 70 give up
all hopes of recovery and await the
result, but noticing the advertisement
of Chamberiain's Colo, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and also some testl-
monlals stating how some wonderful
cures had been wrought by This RENE
dyss I decided to try 1t. After taking
a few doses was entirely well OF that
trouble, and I wish to say further to
my readers and fellow sufferers that ]
am hale and hearty man today and
feel as we'll ass l ever did in my life
O. r. Moore. Sold by e. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
The Tar River Association.

The Tar River Association will meet
at Warren Plains at IL a. m. Tuesday,
the 3rd of October.
Entertainment can only be promised
to those who send their names as below
indicated therefore, the committee on
hospitality earnestly request that all
who expect to attend the Association,
either as delegates or visitors, send
til cir names at once to
W. E. HAWKS,
Warren Plains. NC
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
AGENTS WANTED FOR "THE

AGENTS WANTED FOR "THE
LIFE AND Achievements of Admiral
Dewey" the worlds greatest naval hero
By Murat Ha!atead, the lifelong friend
and adnirer OF the nations idol. Big
cest and best book ; over 500 pages,
SxlO inches nearly 100 pages haiitone
illustrations. Only $3.50. Enormous
demand. Big commissions. OUTFIT
free. Chance of a liletlms. Write
quick. The Dominion Company, ora
Floor Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
Schools Opened Well,

The schools OF the town have opened
this week. The male and female
academies have opened well, and the
PRINCIPALS Of these schools feel hopeful
for a good years work.
Let liberal support be given these
schools. Tor a. town is desirable as a
home for newcomers according as 1t
has irst-class schools.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07

During the Summer season cramps
come upon us unexpectedly you should
be prepared for an emergency OF this
Kind, as otherwise you will suffer agony
for hours. Keep bottle Of Pain Kill
er handy and 60 by the direction on
the wrapper, 1t will surprise you how
quickly relief will come. Avoid sub
.t'tu.es, there Is but one Pain Killer,
Perry DAYS. Price 25c. and SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-09-07
LOCAL NEWS.

New YEAR-The Jews Of the entire
| country observed Tuesday of this week
az New Year.
+ SUPER At DAwsoNs The re will
be an ice cream supper at Dawsons
Thursday night, September 14th 70,
benefit OF Dawson Baptist church.
BADLY CUT-A colored man on Mr.
+. I. Shields farm On the river few
days ago cut his ankle right badly
While cutting hriers and bushes. He
came to town and had the wound dress
ell by DR.. Mcdowell.
A PLEASANT EvEN1NG-The ice
cream supper given by the ladies OF the
Baptist church in Mr.. ". ?. Darden's
grove last Thursday night was a very
pleasant affair. The proceeds amount
ed to something over SIG.
PROTRACTED MEETING.-THE CON-
MoSWEALTH has been sked to announ-
&c that protracted meeting will COM
nence at Tillery 3rd Sunday In Sep
TENDER. Rev. w. n. Johnson, OF Wei
Ion, Will assist the pastor Rev. r. H.
Herring.
DIR. STALLINGs HURT.-While in En-.
field few days ago the editor OF THE
CoMMoNwEALTH learned that DIR. O. G..
Sta!lings had received a painful but
not serions hurt. He was drying
spirited horse which became rather un-
ruly throwing DR.. Stal!lngs from the
buggy and bruising him in the wheels.
SMALL PoN NEAR HALIFAX-Dr.I I.
e. Green said in Halifax Monday that
there Is genuine case OF smallpox at
Mr. Fenner's farm about six miles from
Halifax. 1t is a colored man and he
has him and his wife and child care
fully guarded Dr. Green thinks that
unless the people are generally vacci-
aatad there will be conslderab BILE trouble
With smallpox when winter comes.
Y ELI. ct THE Court EoUsE-The
w. i that is being sunk in the court
yard at Halifax by the Sydnor Pump
md Well Co., OF Richmond, was $50
'eet deep Monday. They have lost
some time bat have done good work
and he gentleman III charge SAID Mon
lay that While he had been cutting
through granite he thought it was get
ting softer. He expected to strike wa.
ter soon.
SyHDAI's ExERcIsE.-The literary
department. of the Epworth League
viii hold its monthly meeting IN the
Methodist church next Sunday at s Is,
p. n. Papers Will be read as follows:
The Holy Church." BY Prof. L. E.
wilson "1Jetiloiisn Ia 1t is ConEec-
ION with Modern Missionary Move
uients," by 0. L. Taylor "Methodlsm
md the Modern Sunday School Move
Enent," By Rev. 0. Ryder.
ARRESTED As 4 MooNsHINER.-Last
Thursday near Enfield John Hicks,
alias John Wilson, was arrested charged
with running an Illicit dlstiilery. He
was brought before I. S. Commissioner
J. J. Robertson. The trial was post
poned until Monday, September 18th.
Wilson was put under $500 bond, W.
D. Dustin and J. II. Peele being his
bondsmen. The arrest was made by
Deputy Marshall J. W. Perkins, Of
Greenville.