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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-03
Hookerton, n. G..
April 8, 1897.

To Whomsoever Concerned
I know Mrs. Joe Person we'll. A
lady full Of energy, carrying pleasure
and sunshine in her daily life, she adds
happiness and encouragement to the
lives of those she comes In contact
with. I am fully inforned as to the
Ingredients composing her Remedy,
aud while my experience with 1t has
been limited, having tried it in only
a few cases OF eczema, that disagreeable
acquaintance. especially among chill
dien, it has given tie satisfaction and
does al she and her friends have claim
ed for it. It gives me pleasure to
make his statement.
THos. NJ. JORDAN, M. D.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-03
ARE We DOING OUR BEST?

A stranger to this community made
some observations recently that are
worth repeating to our young men, we
think.
He was pleased with the whole-souled
disposition of our people; with the
beartiness with which all enter into
that which Is good with the fine pos
sbilites of this region; With the vide
RANGE of products OF the soil and all
that but he said there seems to him
to be something lacking In some o.
the young men. They seem to be list
lees. he said, about the future, about
their own development, and seem to
have no particular aim in life.
Now, that stranger, as he passed a
day amongst us and made such ohser-
walton. had no thought that his re-
mark would ever find its way into
print; but here 1t is. 1t was the spon-
taneous expression OF conviction fore
ed upon him by observation; and
whether there was any good ground Tor
it or not, he spoke his thoughts and
never expected to hear from them again,
and perhaps he Will not, for he may
never see these lines.
We do him the justice (and we shall
withhold his name, you mf y be sure,) to
saw that he had his mind on no parti-
cular man or men, but spoke as he was
impressed from general observation.
Now, to the young men, let us say
that whether there was good ground
for his conclusion or not, there is
world of meaning in what the remark
suggests.
The suggestion comes, Independent
OF the why or wherefore of the stran-
gers remark, that young man, first
of all in lie, ought to have an aim.
One single purpose is the key
note to the best possible results
from our labor. The man who sue
ceeds best is the one who cllngs to one
purpose with tenacity akin to insan-
lty and the more nearly his one pur-
pose approaches the seeming of I'M
sanity, with moderation mixed, the
more nearly will he perfectly succeed.
A purposeless man is like an army
without real leader. 1t has been
observed by one writer that when
Stonewal Jackson fell out of the Con-
federate army by that most unfortu-
nate mistake of his own men, the
army was practically paralyzed, the
great, strong and brave-hearted Lee
showed signs OF heartlessness, and
Jefferson Davis himself said, "With
Jackson in the field Lee would be him
self again."
It takes purpose, fixed purpose.
to call into action every energy of the
soul, every power of ones might, every
play of force, physical and intellect
ual and all these mustered together
under the drive-whee! of steady pur-
pose will enable one to bring things
to pass in this world. Nothing short
of such will.
Now, then, are our young men here
and throughout the country generally
sufficiently guided by a fixed purpose to
insure the best for themselves and for
the world? Have they that high pur-
pose form which they cannot be shak-
en-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

Mr. W. ]. Marrissette was very much en-
loved. The amount raised towards the
furnace and organ debt was highly SAT-
isfactorv. and when an returns are made
the amount will have been raised.
Rev Mr. Gwathmey will preach ar
Ba.nbrldge-Street to-day. both morning
and evening
BRIEF MENTION.
The Manchester District school Board
met I'm Mr.. Augustine Royals Office yes
terday morning. Il was reported thar The
county schools had opened very satis-
factoriy. The work Is moving ON nicely f,
all teachers are tn place.
Captain Llpscomb is buslly engaged on
his report on the necessary grades mis-
and cuts on the new observation-disclosures
and Buchanan, in Snelliugs Addition.
Contractor J. 4. Guide has commenced
work on Second street. New curDins IS
being put In.
Mr.. j. W. Stanley. OF Goldsboro. y. O..
was in the city yesterday calling on
friends
Mr. Mosby Pulliam. OF Newport News
writes 10 friends here that he is still
under the care Of q physician.
Miss Ethel Archer has returned home
after visit TO relatives and friends I'm
Norfolk.
Judge Hancock has returned 10 his
home after an absence OF a week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Rnrtnn Iielgilts Notes.

The Willing Workers of Epiphany
church presented a - anily Album ID
farIsh hait triuay evening. Among those
lanlug pdrt were the Misses Triton,
Christian. Wlngneld. DdDney, Robinson
and GOOuWin. ana Mes-rs. Triton, CroX-
ton. MiuamS and O.ners. A neat sum
was realized by their EFFORTS.
This afternOn The Presbyterian chib D,
which has been recently erected on X BE-
erts street between North and Virginia
avenues, will be dedicated. Rev Dr. ".
W. Moore. of the Seminary, viii preach,
and the splendid choir Of Grace-Street
Presbyterian church. of Richmond, will
render appropriate music. Several prom-
rent ministers will be- I'm attendance.
MIR and Mrs. IA. l.. Lorraine, of Bar
ton avenue. have returned from their
trip to New York, Philadelphia and Wash
ingiOn. D. {.
Mrs. George A. Minor. Of Lamb avenue,
is visiting in Washington.
Or. T. l.. Triton is taking an EXTENDED
northern tour.
Mrs. W. #. Hutchinson has returned
from Berkiey Springs, where she has
been spending the summer.
Miss Ada Snead of King William coun-
~ has left for home.
The Chess Club held n well-attended
meeting al the residence of Mr.. T.. j
Goodwin. on Barton avenue. last Monday
evening A challenge will be forwarded
10 Mr.. Pillsbury 10 meet their champion
rlaver during his visit 10 Richmond next
month The cub will meet again Oh next
Thursday evening, and several well
known PLAYERS of Richmond have been
invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
STOCK BROKERS FAIL.
Judge Waddill Appoints Receiver
for X, IL. " i.son X Co.

The failure of X. Il. Wilson, trading as
r. II. Wilson ~ CO., commercial stock
brokers. of ,h.s city. Is due 10 the re-
cent fluctuations in the cotton market
Mr.. wilson filed a petition In bankruptcy
In the office of the clerk of the United
States District Court yesterday. through
his counsel. Mr.. w. IA. Beveridge in
viii n he states that his liabilities amount
TO s. 1866 and assets TO $l,9195o.
The assets. however he claims as ex-
empt VI der the Virginia homestead eX-
emption law.
Judge Waddill yesterday heard the case
I'm equity brought by j. j. Brown against
the Chattanooga Building and Loan As
ISOLATION OF Chattanooga. Tenn. The bill
filed is an anc larry bill and the plaintiff
is a resident Of Blackfoot, Idaho, who
claims that he has rghts interests and
properly in the insolvent concern amount
ing 20 5000 The plaintiff states that
James +. Johnston. who has been APP
pointed receiver for the de'endent asso-
citation by the Circuit Court of southern di-
vision of the Eastern District of Ten
nessee. and asks that ancilary jurisdic-
ton with that court be taken.
Judge Waddill granted the orators pc
tition. and appointed James F. john
ston receiver in the ancilary proceedigs
taken here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

Mrs. Clara Makemer, formerly with the
Christian Medical Hospital and Dispen-
sary. Of Chicago, and present housekeep-
er for the Florence Crittenden Anchorage
Mission. of Chicago. writes the following
letter from 3O2 Chestnut street, Chicago:
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co, Columbus o.:
Gentlemen,-After repeated use Of Pc
ru-na and carefully noting results, can
only speak Of it's medicinal value IN the
highest terms. IL Is the best tonic / have
ever known for general debility sure
cure for liver complaint, and never
failing adjuster in cases Of dyspepsia. ]
have also used it I'm cases OF female ir-
regularities and weak nerves common 20
the sex and have found it most satisfac-
tory. For almost any internal trouble
Pe-ru-na is an ideal medicine chest. and
deserving Of the confidence and endorse
ment of all. Wishing you the success that
your medicine deserves, I remain.
Yours sincerely,
MRS. CLARA MAKEMER.
Mrs. y. Finlay. Petoskey. Mich, writes:
Il never was better IN my life than / am
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
CHAPEL DEDICATION.
Interesting Event at Barton Heights
IN : Afternoon.

The Barton Heights Presbyterian chapel
will be dedicated this afternoon at 4:So
o'clock. The occasion will be one of gen.
eral interest. not only to the Presbyte-
rians of that part Of the city. but To all
members Of that denomination. A most
excellent programme has been arranseu
and the services will no doubt be largely
attended.
Rev. DR.. Donald Guthrie will preside
Rev. ". w. Moore. d. D.. IL. D., Will
deliver the dedicatory address. and Rev
Robert p. Kerr will offer the dedicatory
prayer
This church Is a branch Of the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church, and is the result of
the Co1sccrated efforts Of the students OF
the Union Theological Seminary.
This work was started last November
in little room back Of the postoiiice,
given for the mission work 10y Mrs. Julia
A. Schultz. The membership and attend
ance grew rapidly, and 1t was soon seen
that a larger building was needed.
The building viii be dedicated free from
debt. The Grace Street choir will furnish
the music this evening An offering will
be taken for the benefit Of foreign mis-
sions. which will be added 20 the fund TO
eend Rev. William Bull, Of Norfolk. TO
Korea as q missionary. Mr. Bull IS q
graduate Of the Union Seminary. and Is
one of the best fitted men for this work
yet sent out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
SUDDEN DEATH IN PETERSBURG.
Mrs. Mary Judkins Found pcau III
pad-.Iobn Carter Gets Ono Year

PETERSBURG. VA, oct Especial
Mrs. Mary Judl6ins was found dead IN oed
at her home on Sycamore street to-day
The deceased was employed az the GA
Dominion Pants Factory IN this CITY
She did not come 10 work this morning.
and when the door OF her room was bro
ken open she was found dead
The stable of Charles FLOYD. colored' IN
Prince George county. was broken open
last night and a horse and jumper stolen
Judge j. NJ Mullen this morning sem
fenced Jno. Garter (colored). who was con-
victed al this term OF the Hastings
Court. OF felon'ously assaultns }. %.
Thurman. OF Norfolk. IN this city. with
beer bottle. and his punishment fixed at
one year in the pen'tent'ary. The court
granted stay OF execution Of the SEN
tence until November 10th, In order TO
give an opportunity for the case 20 be
taken to the Supreme Court OF Appeals.
A. p. I'M Camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams will attend divine services to-mor-
row night at the Second Baptist church.
whore n speca al sermon VIII be preached
before tho camp by the pas'cr' Rev J.
y. Harte
The wooden bridge which crosses the
canal on Dunlop street. Is to be lowered
and the work viii be begun on Monday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
BEL TELEPHONE CASE.
The Durham Superior Court Decide
AGAINST The COmpany.

DURHAM. y. G., oct. Special
Judge George h. Brown, holding the SUI
perior Court hero. has handed down his
decision in the case OF Debnam vs.. tAe
Bell Telephone Company.
The status Of the case was that Deb
nam sued the Telephone Company in thc
state Court for $4,000 under what i-
known as the Craig act, passed by the
last legislature OF North Carolina, which
required an corporations doing business
in the state TO become home corporations
no matter where chartered.
The Bell Telephone Company was cnaf-
tered I'm the state Of New York. but haa
compiled with the craig act Do order 10
do business On this State.
The motion before the Judge was 10
remove the case 10 the Circuit Feaeral
Court. upon the ground that the craig
act was unconstitutional The judge
decided adversely 90 this idea and helh
that the case was n the perview OF the
state courts and refused 10 remove 10.
An appeal was taken TO the supreme
Court Of North Carolina. from which "a
will most probably go 10 the supreme
Court Of the United states.
This is the hrst case Of the kind 70 20
I'D and much interest n IL is felt IN Legal
circles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Coleman.

CA IRA. VA. oct 6.-Special.-Mi
pocahoutas V Coleman was married
"wednesday 10 william J. Goodman, "
Cary. Mississippi by Rev Mr.. Grant, OF
RuSingham The ceremony occurred N
the afternoon at Elmont the nome OF
the brides mother. Mrs. Pocahonlas Voie-
man.
The bride wore a handsome SUIT OF
gray and leaning on the arm OF her fu-
ture husband. was precedeo oy nef oroth-
e~ Mr. willie coleman. and the best man
Mr.. r. Brown Byerley.
They were the recipients OF many hand
some presents.
After the ceremony the bridal party
ard guests adjourned 20 the DINING room
where = sumntuous dinner was served.
after which the bride and groom drove
TO Farmville. en- route 70 their home IN
Mississippi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

next.
The contested election case OF S. &.
Gillian. against John O. Harris Tor the
office Of treasurer Of p.nwidlle county.
will Doe heard before john H. a. Hancock
in the Circuit court OF Dinwidd e. county.
ON Monday next when TO is thought
jury win be- empaneled and The case heard
on rs merits
Mr.. George r. Rowland. M Prince
George county. is tine city to-day on
business
Mr.. Raymond Manch1. formerly Of this
city. n0w of Grand Rapids Mich. is here
ON % VISIT
Mr.. Robert Major. Of Dnwidd.e county.
p I'm tho city.
Col James d. Brady IS sick IN bed at
I home .n this city
Mr.. ID. Lancaster Williams and llr.
Randolph Williams, ~ Richmond. are
On the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

according to confidential Information
happened to report the wrong gang.
w H. White, co,ored, was charged with
being a suspicious character. HIS case
was continued for investigation.
WAS on THE CRUISER BROOKLYN.
George J. Johnson (colored). who was III
the naval service on board the Brooklyn
during the Spanish war and later the sex
ton at 4 Manchester church, answered the
charge of stealing a shot gun.
The evidence seemed dead agailia1
George. but he claimed mistaken identity
and the case Vas continued 70 give nm
an opportunity 10 prove an abb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

Mrs Emma Holmes known as tema
diseases. Pe-ru-na Is without a rival. be-
cause II strikes at the source of these
diseases. pe-ru-na produces clean.
healthy mucous membranes. without
which no woman can be- strong or beau
tlfm. The day has been when women.
especially married women. expecteu 10
Dee haggard and sickly. that day has pass
ed. No up-to-date woman can AFFORD 10
deprive herself OF a remedy so impor-
tant TO her health and happiness. Peru.
na is an ideal safeguard for The woman
in an phases and periods of her life.
Health and Beauty sent free 20 We
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Columbus. O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Mrs. Clara Mokemer of The Anchorage

surprised 10 SEE me so well. tell them
that Dr. Hartman cured me with Peru
ma"
From early girlhood 10 the end OF the
collaborating period few women are e1-
tirely free from some degree Of cstarrh
Of the pelvic organs.
Pe-ru-na is the only remedy so far
devised by the medical profession 10 cor
rect this tendency. No woman should b"
without Pe-ru-na. With Pe-ru-na the
thousand and one ailments dependent
upon catarrh OF the pelvic organs can boz
wholly ayerted.
Miss Emma Holmes. of 2l5 Chestnut
street, station a. Chicago ill, writes. OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
A RICHMOND CHALLENGE,
Offer 10 shoot With Lynchburg-Dr 4.
Coke smith Better.

TYNCHBURG. va. oct 7.-Speclal.-
The West End Gun club. OF Richmond.
and the Lynchburg Gun cub may have
a shooting match some time next week
The proposal came from the Richmond
Club Arrangements have not been COM
pleted.
Or. 4. coke Smith. pastor Of Court
Street Methodist church. Is greatly I'M
proved I'm health and will nj his pulpit
tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
FUNERAL OF Mr.. SMITH.
The Fire BeiIs Were Tolied and Other
Houors by the Fire Department.

The funeral OF the late fireman. Mr..
Warren Smith. was held az q ock yes
terday afternoon from Leigh-Street Bao-
tIst church. The last rites were attended
by a large gathering OF friends Of Mr..
Smith.
The Fire Department kept the flag over
HEADQUARTERS at hak-masi from the time
OF Mr. smiths death until last evening.
During the funeral the bells on the en-
zine houses were tolled-
chief Fuller detailed twelve members o.
che FIRE Department 20 attend the funeral
In uniform and such oiner attaches as
could be spared from their duties by their
presence testified OF tho esteem IN which
Mr. Smith was held by his associates.
tn active pail-bsaIers were; Joseph
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
DOES LOTS OF GOOD-YOU WILL
FIND IT so " YOU TRY 1T.

Mrs. T. ]. AIeador has kind words TO
say about Tyner's Dyspepsia hemedy'
For many years / have suffered with
dyspepsia and nervousness. / have been
taking Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy and
find that 1t is doing me lots OF good
and l am now in better health than
have been for years. It relieves me In
Few minutes OF Indigestion
II you are suffering with indigestion or
dyspepsia OF any character whatever. II
would be to your interest to try bottle
OF this remedy. Prior. 10 cents per bottle.
For sale by all druggists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Do Mrs. Dfn4A4m,
Lynn, Mass.
fIrrrrr TO MRS YrxKHAr NO. H,s71

"DEAR FRIEND-A year ago l was q
great sufferer from female weakness.
My head ached all the time and would
get so dizzy and have that all gone
feeling in the stomach and was so
nervous and restless that 1 did not
know what to do with myself.
MY food did me no good and had a
bad case Of whites. wrote to you and
after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound as directed, I can
truly say that feel like new woman
and cannot tell you how grateful am
TO you.
~ have recommended IL TO all my
friends and have given it to my
daughter who is now getting along
splendidly. May you live many years
to help our suffering sisters "-MRs. c.
CARPENTER, 253 GRAND ST., BROOKLYN,
n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
WOOD DEALERS TO ORGANIZE.
Several Important Subjects VIII BE
Considered.

All Virginia wood shippers have been
invited 10 attend n meeting 10 be held
az Murphys Hotel on october 18th. 1899.
at y o'clock. The object Of this meeting
# Is stated. IS TO put the price Of pine
wood on a basis fair, both to the wood
shippers and 10 the consumers I'm New
York. The question as 10 having wood
measured and settled for by Virginia
measurement will also b. considered.
There seems to be a boom in the wood
business and the country IS being ira
versed BY Northern buyers looking for
wood Therefore the Virginia woodmen
wish 10 take measures 10 protect them
selves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

now. Pe-ru-na has
cured me. I was fife
ty-seven years ola
last Friday ana
don't feel as If J
could be more than
twenty. [ was sick
for i've long years.
! doctored an the
time. Nothing help
ed me permanently
until ] heard of Dr.
Hartman and his
medicine. and he
cured me. / had
been so sick, suffer-
ed almost death
vomiting three o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

have been convinc
ed long ago that
there Is no medicine
equal Co pc-ru-na.
] think Pe-ru-na the
best and most invig
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and a. certainly docs
FUN justice 10 what
10 is claimed 10 do
If only more women
would try IL they
would be convinced
For an 81 that
class OF disorders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
MUNYON'S INHALER
CURES
CATARRH
Colds, Coughs.
HayFever, Bron.
chitis, Asth m a
all Diseases
Of the Throat and
Lungs.

Clouds OF Medicsted vspor are inhaled
through the mouth and emitted from the nos
trils cleansing and vsporizng all the innameG
and diseased parts which cannot be reached by
medicine taken into the stomach.
N reGeAe, fhs core spots--H hedis De rd,o
ptaces-T RI 0oes 10 the seat o. ftsedse-H acts az
balm gna i .snt s 10 nal iSos %rch S. PSi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Funeral Monday.

The funeral of Mr.. Conrad schleiser viii
take place from Cool Springs church.
Hanover county, tomorrow az O'Clock
z. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

WEIGH. Robert Northen. Charles Goode,
Joseph Montgomery, sydney Gates, An
drew Gill. John GOode, James Bailey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

Over eighty thousand
such letters as this were re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham
during 1897. Surely this is
strong proof of her ability
to help suffering women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

10 walk. and now. FOR one year and half.
| have been q well woman. People are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

DISBURSEMENTS.
paid out Al hospital. s SIS IS
paid TO Mrs. Sutton. 12.14S 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08


CRIME AT LAST.
William Landrum. drink hend. was
before the court for the first time on
criminal charge. lie took a box of bolts
and some screws. valued at 81. from the
counter OF hardware store and put them
I'm his pocket. lie dropped the box and 1t
was seen by one OF the clerks. who had
him arrested.
The screws were found I'm MS pocket
when searched at the station house. VIII
liam Landrum has long been an incorrigi-
BILE drunkard and IS well connected In
Richmond. This downward step which
finally comes to nearly all OF his class.
was viewed with distress by many.
He went to Jail for sixty days.
THE WRONG GANG.
Russell Cooling and Jenefer Evans. the
two voung men charged with having taken
Ire Bap'ismal vestnents OF a young lady
fron the clothes l!no IN the bark ward OF
fathers residence on Oregon Hill and fes-
tooned the front of the home with them.
were discharged. The offense was COM
mitted with all the outra geous and garrish
decorations charged. but the complainant,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-02
LATE LOCAL NEWS.

Mcssrs. Sharp and Mcbride Of Toaoie
are ln tho city today closing up their
purchase ~ the Drouhay business. Roth
gentlemen say they have no intention
at present of starting a bank In Tooclo.
There IN great deal OF excitement
today In and about the sales depot OF
the Saltnlr management on account ~
the uoarnofs 90 the conclusion Of the
contest for the most popular woman In
salt Lake II ~ said thousands OF tlck-
cts are being SOLD, A reporter from each
OF the daily papers, viii make the
award. Mr. John V. Hansen viii act FOR
the News" Mt Downing for the Her
aha and Mr.. Traughhcr for the Tribune.
The Salt Palace association have pur-
chased the beautiful set OF pearls now
ON exhibition IN Loyson'a window for
$4,000 90 be- given 90 the most bcluti-
ful women IN the state OF Utah the de-
clsion TO be arrived ut by popular bat
lot beginning ncNt Monday and cOutin-
uing until the close OF tho Palace ln
November There are 1900 pearls IN
the set which comprises necklace,
hruuch ourrlnEB and tiara. IL wus
once the property of Josephine, tho
vito ~ Napoleon tho First and mother
Of Napoleon the Third There is only
one other sot similar TO this one In the
United tSatos ana Il Is held by phlln-
delphi0 people and 10 valued at $685.
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