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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
The Duty Of Wives and Sisters.

Harpers Bazaar.
"If wives and sisters would try to-
supply something restful and quiet on
the arrival of the man of the family
from his daily work, might not much
of the hopelessness and the discomfort
of home life be done away with ?"
"Women work hard all day, too," was
the answer, "and they are just as tired
at evening time. You cannot expect
miracle from them" But it seems t6
some of us that just such things can
be expected of them, and that were the
mifacle performed the hopelessness of
existing conditions would vanish. The
beginning of miracle might be brought
about If women, no matter how busy
they were, nor what had happened
during the day; would arrange to spend
an hour In come sort of recreation with
their husbands every evening. This
recreation might take any form, from
quiet companionship, as the wife
eewed or knitted beside her husband rs
he smoked, to pleasant work upon
some particular hobby which she had
taken up because it was interesting to
her and interesting to him, and in
cluding anything in the form OF out
door life after the supper, walking or
taking part in some game with him.
The duties of the two are bound to be
of interest to both. It ls the pleasure
and recreations of both which require
study before they can become of COM
mon interest, and it is part of the wife's
field to give sufficient thought to these
matters so that they may become of
practical use. The miracle might 60
even step farther, for the wife or
daughter could cultivate some one
pursuit or interest o: her own, throwing
into 1t her enthusiasm, finding in it
refresh ment, and making of it an OBJ
ject by which the sympathies and in
terest of her husband or brother would
be aroused. This Is only a suggestion,
but it has its significance. 1t has ite
significance, because 1t can be tried IN
any home because whatever is done
with this purpose sincerely in view
Is just so tar step, and good step in
the right direction, and becauseN any
wife or any sister may fit its application
to her own case, and start at once to
produce some little result.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
A Terrible Death.

The news from Durham to the daily
press Friday gave a most heart.rendinP
account of the death of Mr.. B. F. Long,
Jr., of Statesville from an accident at
University Station. Mr.. Long vas
student at Chapil Hill. and was on
his way to Raleigh to see his father
who was attending Supreme court.
A correspondent to the Pest said:
"The accident happened in this
way: Mr.. Long was on his way to
Raleigh to see his father. Mr.. B. F.
Long, ST., who is attending the Sup
RENE Court and was in the waiting room
At that time the Chapel Hill train
was standing on a s iding in front OF
the depot, with a box-car in front OF
the engine, loading some freight.
When the eas.-bound train blew Mr..
Long started to the track to be ready
to get aboard, and at the same time
the conductor on the Chapel Hill
train instructed his men to moye the
train out of the way. Just as Mr.. Long
stepped on the track the box car struck
him and he was knocked to the ground.
He had not seen the Chapel Hill train
until it struck him. He was knocked
down and his left arm became entan-
gled between the brake rod and axle,
and he was dragged short distance.
The train was stopped aud for thirty
minutes tie railroad men and friends
worked to get him out, and finally the
car had to be lacked up before he
could be released.
Gas soon as he was xtricated from
beneath the car he was brought here On
the Chapel Hill train, which run was al
a special, and was carried to the Watts
Hospital. DR.. HadeD, of Moorehead
CITY, who had been on q visit to
friends In Chapel Hill, was with Mr.
Long from the time of the accident
and did all in his power to relieve his
sufferlngs."
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tDa,ly except Monday. tDa'ly q

tDa,ly except Monday. tDa''y ex-
cept Sunday.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad,
Yadkln Division Main Line-Train
leaves Wilmington, 8 90 a. m, arrives
Fayetteville II Is p. M, leaves Fayetto-
vile II 25 p. M, arrives Sanford -
D. m. Returning leaves Sanford z ~
D. M, arrives Fayetteville 3 45 p. E.,
leaves Fayetteville 8 80 p. m, arrives
Wilmington 6 80 p. m.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad,
Benuettsville Branch-Train leaves
Bennettsvllle 8 Is a. m, Maxton 9 20
a. M. Red Springs 9 53 a. m, Hope
Mills 10 AZ a. M, arrives Fayetteville
10 IS a. m. Returning leaves Fayette-
vile 4 40 p. M, Hope Mills 4 55 p. m,
Red Springs b 35 p. M, Maxton ID
u. M, arrives Bennettsville Z 10 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with
train No. 78, at Maxton with the Caro-
lima Central Railroad, at Red Springs
with the Red Springs and Bowmors
Railroad, at Sanford with the Seaboard
(>Ar Line and Southern Railway, at
Gulf with the Durham and Charlotte
Railroad.
Train on the Sc -:land Neck Branch
Road leaves Weldon 8 :35 p M, Halifax
1 :l5 D. NJ, arrives Scotland Neck NJ
| 5 :O8 p. m, Greenville 6 81 p. M. King
ton I :55 p. m. Returning leaves
Klnston Z so a. M, Greenyille 8 :b2 q.
m., arriving Halifax at IL :18 q. m,
Weldon IL :83 q. m, daily except Sum
day.
Trains on Washington Branch leave
Washington 8 10 a. m. and 2 80 p. NJ.
arrive Parmele 9 40 a. m. and 4 :OO T..
a., returning !. q Parme)e 9 80 q. a.
and 6 80 p. M, arrive Washington
IL :OO a. m. and I 80 p. m, daily ex'
cept Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, n. c., daily
except Sunday 5 80 p. m, Snnda:
is D. M, arrives Plymouth Z 40 p.
M, 6 10 o. M, Returning, leaves Ply
mouth daily except Sunday 30 u. m =,
and Sunday 9 90 a. M, arrives Tarbor'
10 :O5 a. M, II 20 a. m.
Train on Midland N. G. Branch,
leaves Goldsboro daily, except Sunday.
Z :O5 q. M, arriving Smithfield 8 10 a
m. Returning leaves Smithfield 8 :OC
a. m. arrives at Goldsboro 10 20 .. n ,
Trains on Nashville Branch lea. .
Rocky Mount at 9 80 \. M, 3 40 p. m :
arrive Nashville 10 10 a. M, 4 :O3 pm
Spring Hope 10 40 a. m, 4 % P: nc
Returning leave Spring Hope II 40 ..
M, 4 :55 p. M, Nashville IL ~ .. M.
5 :25 p. M, arrive at Rocky Mount
IL AS a. M, 6 90 p. M, daily except
sunday.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves War
saw for Clinton daily, except Sunday,
III 40 a. m. and is p. m. Return.
ing leaves Clinton at 100 q. m. and
2 so p. m.
Train No. 78 makes close connection
at Weldon for all points North daily
all rail via Richmond.
III. M. EMERSON,
GeuT Pass. Agent
.iJ.R. KENLY, Gen1 Manager.
,lT. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

PA1N-K1LLNER, the old and WE'LL
know remedy has acquired q world
wide renown Tor the cure OF sudden
colds, coughs, ETC., weak stomach, In
digestion, crempo or pain III the stomach
indigestion, cramp or pain in the
stomach, howell complaint, diarshosa
and dysentery. It has lost none Of its
good name BY repeated trials, but con-
tinues to occupy prominent position
in every family medicine chest. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Paln-kliier
Perry DAVIS Price 25c. and 500.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
r w;ll not be a surprise to any who

It will not be surprise to any VINO
-. ot all familiar with the good quart
;es ~ of Chamberlain's Cough hemeay
- -, tnow that people everywhere take
pleasure in re,ating their expelience IA -
tha use Of that splendid medicine ana a
IN tnI falling Of the benefit they nave ave
s;n.d - s from it, Of Dad colds 1t has
cnrad. OF threatened attacks OF I;sa pnea-
cuIs s;s = has averted and Of the child
NJ n :. h.a saved from attacks OF Group
loL l " whooning cough. 1t Is a gfano'
.no .ooa nedicine. For sale by =. =
Whitehed &Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

It ia certsinly gratifying to the puo-
Il. IN know of one concern in the lana
10 orc not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The pro
nr,etors Of Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Coughs and colos
have given away over ten a mll'lon .s snS
hottles of this great meoiclne Z !,
have the satisfaction OF knowahs :, I
has absolutely cured tnoneanus s,.;. =
hopeless cases. Asthma, blonS1..I. ~ -.
Hoersenees and all diseases q s1. y.
Throat, Chest and Lungs .1s,."hea5 are su.s.l
cured 81 it. Call on =. /. Wn..ers;. % .r;s
& Co, Druggist. and get 'l1o % q
S bottle. Regular nze 5Oc. anu :.
Every bottle guaranteed, or Pl'0o =
funded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

The greatest curse .of the church TO-
aav is morbldlty and indifference Inc
greatest curse OF the nation is avarice.
What pity that such trinlng 'n'nss
.hould be permitted to destroy the
o,orv Of tho church and the happiness
al 4 nation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

-"How, for instance" asked tho
inquisltive boarder, would you defiro
a compliment" In loye's warfare" !"
replied the didactic bearder, "a COM
piiment is a sklrmisher sent out Tor
the purpose of bringing.on an engage
ment."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

DRBULLT COUGH SYRUP Will ciye
Immediate rellei to a child suffocatlng
with the dreadful Group. Mothers,
keep this -reliable medicine always
handy and it will save you many un-
easy hours. It cost but 25 cts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
.Another Conyert: Miles-sW

Another Convert: Miles-"What
do vou think of this faith euro bus
iness?" Giles-"Oh, It's all right. I
tried it once, and was completely
.rrad ]" Miloe-"Indeed! OF what
-.ra vou cured :" Giles-"Of my
faith in lt."-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little
thinarever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
oIobuIe of health, that changes weak
ness into strength, Iistlessness, into
mental power. They're wonderful In
building up the health. Only 2oc per
bo1 Sold by E. T. Whitehead q Co.
Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

MIR. Isaacs-"Now, Esau, ! hat
,nade my will and left everythingI bat
to YOU" Esau-"Yes, Vader !! Mf:
Isaacs-.Y Yes and as you get all the
benefits, III keep the cost OF making
the will out OF your next weeks salary"
Harlem Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

Proof Of the pudding Hes In the eating
- Proof Of ROBERTS TASTELEsS
CHILL TONIC lies in the taking OF 1t.
rnar NOTHING II It tails to euro. %
cents per bottle II II cures. Sold stEictay
on It's merits BY
ET. Whitehead T. Co, Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
BEAUTIFUL THANKS.

66AUE1E UA T6ANkS.
Let All Give Thanks For These
Things.
BY "GRosvENoR."
Written Fof The Commonwealth.
A Iayman's Thanksgiving-For the
truth that neither men nor nations can
live unto themselves, but that having
gotten wisdom they must pass it on in
order to get from it the greatest gain !;
for the recent proving to ourselves that
we haye been one hundred years in a
crucible of testing to show whether fit
br unfit to lead others into fuller life
and greater freedom ; ior ali hearts that
are now solemnized to search within
our national beart Tor weakness and
evil to purge 1t and then to go the way
of Thy bidding, we thank Thee, Thou
Ruler OF nations.
For all our countrymen who at their
various posts are doing their own tasks,
finding no excuse for themselves in the
neglects of others, seeking no reason to
lay down heavy burdens because Of
others who bear lighter ones; for all
who understand that not all are called
to the same work, but that each by do
ing his own we'll makes for the united
grandeur and progress of the nation !;
for all those who have vision enough
to dee that no public task is SO small
as to be unimportant In it's effect, we
thank Thee, Thou Distributor of bur-
dens.
For all the tnnunbered thousands
of our women who make this a nation
noteworthy for homes where peace
reigneth and progress is the watchword ;
for all mothers who lay themselves up
on an altar OF sacrifice that to their.
children may be given better INTEL
lectual start than they themselves re-
ceived for all mothers who realize
that each child has from birth differ
ent endowment and therefore needs q
different training; for all wives who
understand their husbands and thus
enjoy the true union for all ideals of
gentleness impaired to men by women
we thank Thee, Thou creator OF sex.
For all those who dare to pay but
little heed to- the crashing noises oi
evil in the world, knowing that quiet
forces do not vaunt themselves; fol
all those who have ears keen to heed
the still, small voice of good in th'
world and who have faith that il
shall be audible to all of a later ag'
when all attempt to do all that they
ought for ali who are discontentet
with the world as they find 1t ant
who give their discomfort form b!
striving after better things, we thanl
Thee, Thou Il,spirer OF upwart
effort.
For our widespread country with
population drawn from every corner o
the globe as it to test the elasticlt
and the strength of our free institu
tions for the strange restlessness OF on
people as they move hither and tbith
or. doing away with sectional distrust
tor our increasing influence among To
nations of the earth j; for our never fal
ing harvest of good and great mer
followed in Thy watchful Proyidenc
: nv a seed time of men equally goo
and great for all that We are and a
Il that we hope to be, yet are not bu
strive for, we thank Thee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
wates7: the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course 0f medicine
R-owns' IRON Bitters is sold hv sH sae.lers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23
RED HOT FROM THE GUN.

WAS the ball that hit &. B.Steadma q
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil Wax.
1t caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Feions,
Corns, Skin Eruptlons. Best Pile cure on
earth. 25 cts a box. Cure gua-cntee
Sold by e. T. Whitehead & Co. Drug
gist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-11-23

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-01

Mrs. 5. A. Pratt, who has been In
Worcester. Mass, for some two months
past. returned to her home Saturday last
Mrs. Alice NJ. Wood arrived In town
Tuesday evening last. She came hoping
to be with her brother, Z, J. Emery. in
his last days on earth, but WAS TOO late,
he having passed away IN the early
morning of the same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mason of Brighton,
were in town, Thursday, to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Emery. Mr.. Mason being
an uncle of Mrs. Emery.
Mrs. Ann Stickney has been passing
the last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Lila Emery and family.
Mr.. =. r. Goodrich has been filling
and grading the corner OF his lot nearest
the bridge, which will be great I'M
provenent and appreciated by his towns
men. NJ. ). Cleveland has also improV-
ed the grounds about his home. Mr..
Leo Murkle had charge OF the work and
performed the grading.
Mrs. Mary Welch, who is cared for by
her niece Mrs. Harriet Wentworth, fell
and injured her side, recently, though no
bones were broken. She is in very
feeble condition and great care.
MIR. Prince Stafford is engaged 10 local
engineering in Bangor, and will move
his family there for housekeeping In the
near future. We had hoped Mr.. Staftpr1
would have engaged in farming ana
made his home among US, As such eitl-
zens are always desirable.
Mr.. Nahum Cook is kept husily at
work this spring, ut house painting,
many improvements being made In the
homes.
The grange in this place is in most
prosperous condition. Fourteen new
mem bers received the third and fourth
degrees at the hands Of the Skowhegan
team, Saturday evening. Notwith-
standing the evening was rainy one
they report many visitors out OF town
and very enjoyable time altogether,
nice supper being served by the grangers
among other attractions.
Mr.. Merton Stickney and Miss Emma
Scribner were united in marriage, sat
urday, the 10Th, by Rev. Mr.. Preble.
Leslie Hoyt has rented the Mel Greene
residence and occupies it, while David
Sharp has rented the store and moved
his merchandise therein.
Misses Winnie and Matte Goodrich
made flying visit to their parents on
Sunday and Monday of this week.
Memorial day exercises commenced
with dinner at o'clock at the hall to
mem bers of the G.. A. r. and their fami-
lies of Athens and surrounding towns.
Following this procession was formed
and escorted to the church by a band OF
martial music, where short program
was carried our, after which Rev. V. d.
Sweetland of Palmyra delivered an ad-
dress to an exceedingly crowded house.
Following the exercises at the church
the decoration of the graves was attend
ed to, the usual program being carried
out. A feature of the occasion was a
band of Good Templars from West
Athens who marched in the procession
with banner and flags.
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st. Adams.

Hiram HAYES and son have raised a
nice barn 42x70 TT. in the place of one
burned last fall. The public has been
generous IN aiding to replace their loss.
+. II. Ransdell was on the road, Fri
day. collecting the wool he engaged two
weeks ago.
j. l.. Palmer and son erected marble
monument on their lot in the village
cemetery, Thursday, made by Morse
and Bridges of Dexter.
Mrs. John Lowell had fibrous poly
pus tumor removed, Tuesday. The
operation was success and she is doing
we'll.
Farmers are busy planting their sweet
corn. The recent rain has improved the
looks of grass very much.
Mr.. Bradley of Harm ony, has purchased
the late Henry Dodge farm.
Crara Adams is home from Bangor
Hospital. Her sister, Mertie Hanson,
one of Pittsfield's school teachers, is
passing her vacation with her.
Park Rowe, formerly of this town but
later of Newport, was found dead on his
bed In his room adjoining his place Of
business, at about O'Clock, Wednesday
the 18th. Physicians made an examina-
ton and came to the conclusion it was
fatty degeneration OF the heart that
caused his death. His only sister from
Hyde Park, Mass, came to see him laid
away 10 the family lot in this town. He
had one brother in Colorado.
S. B. Prescott, our genial merchant, is
suffering from broken bone on the
back of his hand
st. Adams Memorial services consist
ed of procession composed of veterans,
sons Of veterans and Sabbath school
children, who marched to the cemetery
where they decorated the soldiers
graves, then returned to the Town
House, where an Grafton was delivered
by C. d. Newell, Esq, of Richmond.
A pleasing program WAS then carried out
with good music by the male quartet.
The exercises closed by singing America.
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North Arson,

Mrs. Rsden Baker of Skowhegan, has
been visiting her father, Bryant Savage,
the past week.
George Marshall of Boston, has been
visiting at his fathers, Columbus Mar
shall, the past week
Mrs. Mildred Manson and her brother,
Mahlon Patterson of Solon, we're calling
on friends in town, Thursday.
Eugene Sampson, Arson Academy,
'84, and later of Bates college, has &C
cepted a call to the passionate of the
Baptist church at Caribou
T. II. Spear was in town, Monday,
and put in a telephone for Harry Hilton.
North star Masonic Lodge will visit
Bingham lodge, Tuesday evening, June
9th, upon invitation, to attend a special
meeting Work in the Sd degree. Half
fare on the Somerset road.
George Spaulding received an ORDER
Monday, for 700 pounds of rhubarb 10
be delivered at Walter Wells canning
factory. Mr.. Spaulding has, without
doubt, raised and delivered | 800 pounds
this year to various parties.
II. B. Merry has already bought 10000
pounds of this seasons clip of wool
The prices paid are about the same as
last year, Is cents being fair price for
good grade of wool. The sales will be
much lighter than last year as large
quantities of old wool were bought and
shipped last season.
Last Wednesday Deputy Sheriff f, S.
Parsons arrested Daniel McAllister of
Embden, on complaint of George Brown
of that town, for assault and battery
Nc A llisterswas brought before Justice
Paine, Thursday forenoon. The defend
ant waived examination and failing to
get bond was committed to Jail, to await
the September term of court. County
Attorney Small appeared for the State /;
Forrest Goodwin, Esq, for the defend
ant.
Frank Moulton has the contract for
drawing the birch from Embden pond
to the shank factory, this year. He be-
gan the work Monday with George
Seward and William Galliger in charge
of the boom and steamer. About 400
cords are to be towed to the foot of the
pond and driven down the mill stream
to the shank factory. June 18th the
work of shipping 800 cords from up the
river will be commenced, making a total
of 700 cords that will be put into the
mill pond here during the next few
weeks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-01

Memorial exercises were held as usual
this year. notwithstanding the rain, a
large audience gathered at the Opera
House, Sunday. TO listen to the memo
lial sermon by Rev. H. Nj. Ives, of the
Baptist Church. The sermon is COM
mented upon as being one of the best
ever given here. Prayer was offered by
Rev. o. S. Pillsbury of the Methodist
Church, and Rev. j. Frank Rhoades Of
the Universalist Church pronounced the
benediction. The decorations were very
attractive.
Tuesday, a delegation of veterans
visited the cemetery at Benton Falls,
and the Ames cemetery as we'll IA those
In our town in the forenoon. AT , p. M,
the procession, headed by the Fairfield
Band, went to Maplewood cemetery and
Monument Park. where the usual exer-
cses were held; then to the Opera
House, where was the following pro-
gram Music by orchestra; prayer /;
reading of orders; music; address of
welcome and presentation Of speaker, by
Commander of Post; address by Forrest
Goodwin, Esq, OF Skowhegan. The
music was good and the address eloquent
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
East SkOwhegan.

Last Wednesday, the oath inst, quite
a crew nth their teams plowed ground,
hauled dressing, narrowed and fitted
ground for planting and Saturday plant
ed corn and potatoes, doing a good job
of work. An act of this kind is con-
luendable In any community especially
when man has sickness in his family AS
Joseph ireland, whose wife has been
quite sick for a number of weeks, but is
gaining slowly.
Canaan Grange Hall was we'll filled
on the 25th and IS were initiated In the
first and second degrees, one man taking
in his family and paying $500. A har-
vest supper will be given June LIST and
that time four degrees will be worked.
1t was voted to send for 100 badges to
supply the wants Of the grange. There
are more than 200 members in good
working order and fair prospects of 300
before winter. A grand time is expect
ed Saturday June Sd with a good dinner
for all who may have an invitation.
George Foster OF Canaan planted with
his planter last Saturday for James
Goodrich on the Horace Eaton farm,
acres of corn in hours and 30 minutes.