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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
Beautiful, Enf1eld Marriage.

The Enfield correspondent to the
Raleigh Post of December 25th, gave
the following concerning the happy
marriage OF two OF Enfield's popular
young people:
Thursday evening at $50 the
church of the Advent was crowded with
interested witnesses to the marriage Of
Mr. Ivey Watson and Miss Bessie T
Curtis, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. Louis H. Schubert.
"Ihe attendant couples marched up
the aisle in the following order: Mr.
Jos. H. Pippin and Miss Sallie Watson
of Warrenton DR.. A. J. Harrison and
wife (sister to the bride); Mr.. J. R.
Matthews and Miss Kate Cohen, oil
Weldon Mr.. r. w. Watson and Miss
Marie Dennis; Mr.. ]. E. Boyd and
Miss Bessie Whitaker Mr.. Whit Wat
son (best many and Miss Mabel Curtis
(mald of honor).
"The ushers were Messrs. Edgar
Matthews and w. G. Beavans. The
BRIDE was given away by her father,
Mr.. George B. Curtis. Mrs. Caroline
Plttman presided at the organ and a
solo was rendered by Miss Carrie R.
Young. The church was beautifully
decorated and the hangings were left
for the Christmas trimmings.
"Miss Bessie is charming young
lady, and her numerous friends are re-
joiced to know that they will not lose
her from their midst. Mr.. Watson is
the junior member of the warehous Q
firm, Boyd, Smith Il Co., and their
house was so crowded with tobacco
that be plunged in and worked till the
account of sales were delivered to the
customers the day of his marriage.
Enfield is proud that this deserved
ly popular couple Will continue to re-
side here.
1.-THE happy couple were showered
with blessings and rice at the early
train this morning as they left tor a
visit to the former home Of Mr.. Wat
son near Warrenton. Invited guests
repaired from the church to the hos
pitable home of Mr. Geo. B.. Curtis,
where Mrs. Curtis had served an ele-
CANT supper. The presents were many
and beautiful"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05

DIR. Bulls COUGH SYRUP cures any
case of bronchitis, lung affection and
grippe. Physicians prescribe this re-
liable remedy, and druggists recon-
mend it, because 1t never fails to cure,
and costs but % cents a bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
A Terrible Accident.

Last Saturday Mr.. J. w. Cook, ia
Their Of Mr. II. G. Cook, of Scotland
Neck, was run over by train in Rocky
Mount and instantly killed. Mr.. Cook
was deaf and was walking on tbs track
that leads to the cotton mills. He was
near sharp curve and though meet
ing the train did not see it until it
was upon him. The train was backing
and the brakeman shouted to him to
get off the track, but walking with his
head down Mr.. Cook did not see his
danger.
The body was terribly mangled and
death was instantaneous. Mr.. NJ. c..
Cook, his son here, received a phone
message soon after the accident aud
left on the 5 O'Clock train for Rocky
Mount. The body was brought to
Scotland Neck and kept Sunday night
at the house of Mr.. Walter Bristow,
nephew of deceased, and Monday at II
O'Clock was buried at the Joshua Bell
place few miles from town, Rev. R.
T. Vann conducting the service.
Deceased was 70 years old and left
three sons, NIessrs. NJ. G. Cook, OF
Scotland Neck, r. E. Cook, Of Jackson,
n. c., and J. G. Cook, of Macon, Ga.
The sons we're all here to witness the
sad burial of their father.
Deceased was known by almost ev-
cry man in the community, and no
one lives to say ,aught against his
name.
The COMMONWEALTH joins the COM
munity in sympathy for the stricken
ores.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

I A K M E r s 1T WILL BE TO
l your Interest to consult N. B. Josey
before selling your Spanish Peanuts.
There is probability of peanut trust
being formed, and he with your CO.
operation may be able to prevent it.
QPANISH PEANUTS WANTED
" VIII pay the highest cash prices.
r InSEY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
Price--MOore.

Price--Moore.
On Dec. %, at the home of the
brides father near Scotland Neck
Miss Lizzie, daughter of Mr.. r. K.
Moore, was married to Mr.. S. A.
Price, of Hobgood, Rev. G. L. Merrell
officiating.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
FOR MALARIA

Use nothing but Macnair's Blood
and Liver Pills.
w. III. MACNAIR, Tarboro. N. C.
or E. T. WHITEHEAD & Co,
y tt. Scotland Neck, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
t--Leggett.

At the home Of the brides father a
few miles from Scotland Neck, On
Dec. 9th, Miss Lizzie, daughter of
Mr.. W. H. I4egget.. Yves married to
Mr.. Ofiie Davenport. Rev.----~
officiating.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser-E. T. White
head & Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
FOR XMAS!
JUST SEE AT 3. T.
WHITEHEAD'S

PICTURES and PICTURE FRA MES
the finest and most beautiful
eyer seen here.
EASELS in large number and beauti-
WALL POCKETS of great variety,
handsome and cheap.
DRESSING CASES to suit all.
HANDKERCHIEF BOXES of superb
beauty.
ALBUMS of various sizes and charm
ing]y beautiful.
PARLOR LAMPS and lamps IN great
variety.
WRITING DESKS the prettiest OF the
season.
CHINA WARE-plain and fancy and
quite pretty.
SPECIAL and LATEST novelties In
sllyerware.
SOUVENIR SPOONS in great variety
and surprising beauty
MANICURE SETS of the latest style.
SILVERWARE is plated or SOLID.
JEWELEY of the latest styles and
finest finish.
BRIDAL PRESENTS at your will and
choosing.
NOW HERE-Dolls, Doll carriages,
hobby horses, velocipedes, chill
dren's express wagons, children :
rocking chairs, Doll trunks
Fancy baskets.
Hundreds of other things which
must be seen to be appreciated.
We have the goods to supply the
Christmas and Holiday trade and what
you want you can find on our shelves
or packed up somewhere in the store
All mail orders promptly filled.
Ii you want pretty things, Call on
us.
E. i. WHITEHEAD& CO..
Scotland Neck, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
Hurrah for the Holidays f!

Right now ready for business with immense
assortment of Christmas Gifts. The the novel and
the beautiful are all included in this, splendid line
Christmas presents for the ladies. gentlemen and chill
dren We supply suita BILE gift for old young at
any you desire to expend
We are glad to welcome VISITORS and make close prices
to all. Respectfully
S. MEYER. Agent.
de- Enfield, n. {.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
diseases of the Blood and Nerves..

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease Of
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
or otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly a
quarter Of a century, it stands to-day fore
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
A DAY OF MARRIAGES.

Three Blushing Brides Led to the
Altar.
Wednesday, December 2sth, was
rather notable day for marriages in
Scotland Neck. Three blushing brides
were led to the altar, took the marriage
VOW, and the three happy couples
launched out upon the untried sea OF
matrimony.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-01-05
The Ills of Children.

child catches cold don't wait a moment oe1ore
attacking that cold.
To the ignorance or neglect of parents Is due
the fatal termination of many ch1ldrens coH-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
Valuable Cut Paper Patterns 10 Cents to Readers of
THE COMMONWEALTH.

aprons have become very pretty gar
ments with their yokcs and rufYIes
and sasheS. The Ella is cut with a
square yoke and full puifed waist
reaching to the belt. The yoke is
edged with IA deep friIl, and the neck
cut a tritlc low. The full skirt part
hides the hem Of the frock. and the
belt is Il pointed bodice with long
sash ends THIS pattern is for girls
Of four, six, eight, and ten years.
\ special Illustration aud full d..
rectIons about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
1854 ELLA APRON.

Sizes for t. &, : and 10 years.
Nowadays il has ceased to be a
ard>hln for lllr most fd>lidiouS lit
tie maids Ia don their npronS-tor
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
A Surprise In Potato Eertilixlng.

This surprise awaited the investigator
at the Geneva On. Y station in potato
tests with different amount of potash in
otherwise equivalent fertilizer mix
lures: Notwithstanding the large
quantity Of potash taken from the soil
by potato tubers, SO pounds in zoe
bushels. the crops on the four farms in
these tests seemed to find Il sufficient
supply Of this element in the natural
soil, for the plats receiving only nitro
gen and p%losphoric acid averaged slight
ly more than those receiving one-third
or two-thirds the full amount of potash
per acre and only a fraction of a bushel
less than that receiving the entire 100
pounds"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
lJS0- MINERVA
GOWN.
ElDliOOM
Sizes for II and IL years

A d%elirhtfully comfortable bedroom
gown in blue and white French fan
mel is shown in the "Minerva.' The
fronts, from shoulder to bust, are
laid in half inch plaitS, TO give the
requisite f%ullnesS. And the full
sleeves are sllirrei at the back Of the
wrist. The edge of sleeve and turn
over collar are buttOncd with blu,
silk. This j. a most useful garment
for %lounging, for studying in ones
room, or for sickness. 1t can b,
made of French, or outing flannel. OF
pongee, Of cotton crepe, wash silk,
or any thin material. The pattern
comes in all sizes for women, and foi
girls Of II and IL years.
a special illustration and full di-
rcctiOnS about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
>ae&d2ssHAS
EARh7>cARDEN
WSSU|E
A RACK.


A Eayrnck Convertible IntO n EOH,
Wood or Feed Rack.
The combined hay and hog rack pre-
scented in the cut is the arrangement of
an Ohio Farmer correspondent, who
says:
The sills, IA, CT this rack are 2 by 8
and lG feet in length. The cross benches,
BIB, are 3 by 4 and of a length to snit
the width Of the wagon. These are
bolted to the stills with half inch bolts
10 inches long. The Its G.. tJand
to be somewhat short, but should Re
countersunk from the undersi|c of the
sill and a small nail driven il crosswise
through the sill to prevent the lClt from
being lost should Il nut happlA to work
loose ana drop off. The nuts are on the
top SIDE where they can easily he seen.
The corresponding cross benches, &C,
Cn the wings are 3 feet 9 inches in
length and made Of . by 4 stuif. These
are cut, as shown in the engraving, TO
slide on owe the sills and fit under the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
Putting on surplus Honey Boxes.

II these strong colonies are not sup.
piled with additional space, they GER
tainly will swarm or attempt to swarm,
and this swarming fever has a bad eff
feet upon them, and they are not likely
to soon forget it: hence we should be
very careful to provide for this in time
by keeping them Supplied with accom-
niodations in the way of room. Plenty
of space alone will not always prevent
swarmine. hut in most cases it will Il
We see to it carly and Continue proper
ly. Those strong colonies with double
brood chambers may be regulated at
the beginning of the honey flow by
crowding the bees and brood in tue
lower story and adding to this the sur
pins honey boxes above. a colony of
this Kind viii ryg-ire tad occnry two
ti.ra ot section l0Sgs, or IS boxes in ail,
AID 20 50 work in them at once. Weak
colonies should be confined III the brood
chamber until they become strcng or
The hl0Gd department becomes full of
bees, brood and honey before the surplus
boxes are added, says A. Ii. Dat in
Texas Farm and Ranch.
+. We wish her . pleasant uue. ~.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
FROCk.
Sizes for two and four years,

Low neck and short slecyed frockS
are being orr again by very little
girls. The Falrlic fr0ck for girls Of
two or four years may be wOrnin this
quaint fashion. or can be used with Il
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

the more certain it is to shrink and
get out Of shape IN the wash. This
garment may be trimmed with en-
oroidcry. lace, CT barrow dimity ruff.
tlcS.
A special illustration and full d..
recti"nS about the pattern will be
found ON the cnNcIUp in which it is
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
A CONVERTIBLE lIAYKACE.

boards ID in the center of the rack.
These boards should he . by 8 and cnt
right length to reach, as shown in il.
lustration. Where the wing benches
&C intersect these boards they should
be beveled, as shown at +, making a
stronger and better fit. The side boards
or wings are the anne length as the
sills and shonld be 1 by ). and are
nailed and bolted to benches &C.
The end rollers, GG. are made Of 3
by 4 stntf and fitted into 2 inch holes
in the ends Of the stills. The rollers
should be mortised to receive the end
gate or ladder standing. as shown in
the cut, and mortised loose enough SO
the end gates can he removed at will
and higher standards erected for hay
ing purposes. The illustration shows
end gates for hog rack. and the dotted
lines continued ont show ladder ar.
engagements for hayrack, which are
made separate and changed at will to
convert it into a hog rack or hayrack.
AS a hog rack. box to haul stove
wood. draintile. pumpkins. etc, the
wings are erected into the clips shown
on side Of sills. the bottom foored over.
end gates erected into mortises in roll.
ers and hooked to staples in the side
boards or wings. This makes a nice
large box aid q convenient hog rack.
In fall aud winter / detach the wings
OF this rack, and, placing it en- tie low
down wagon, it makes an excellent feed
rack.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

A fancifnl wedding gift, as odd as it
is useful, is n crystal coffee set on a
crystal tray, the cups fixed into fligree
gilt holders and the spoons of fretted
gold to match. Some one at his wits
end for a dainty wedding present should
welcome this pretty novelty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

The American Kitchen Magazine
points ont that there is a lesson for the
hostess in the report of an accident in
surance company. Last year so persons
called for indemnity for injuries receiv-
ed while hunting for matches at night
in their " bedrooms or from slipping
on wet bathroom floors
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

Among the novelties in neckwear
there appears a dainty collar of twisted
tulle. held Ivy a diamond buckle of deli.
cate design, also a band of black velvet,
displaying neck slides in the Louis a..e
design, and these also ure set with
snail diamonds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

To be really in fashion you must have
a supply of aprons-the long, sensible
covering which protects your clothing
when you are sewing or performing
household duties and dainty little
trities which suggest the tea table and
the contest hour Of the 81. All sorts Of
fancy materials are used for these, and
any amount Of necdlework can be Law
ishcd upon them without overstepping
the bounds Of good taste.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
biz
GOWN,
BEDROOM

Sizes Medium and large
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

An unusual screen seen recently has
II frame of dark wood, in imitation of
mahogany. For "A filling two good etch-
lngs are set III on each side of the three
folding divisions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

sepcratc high neck guimpe. The
waist is plain and fun, front and
back, and is attached to a plain round
skirt under a belt Of embroidery or Il
sosll. This pattern is equally service
able for light wool goods or any
variety Of thin summcr materials.
a special illustration and full di-
rections about the pattern will be
found on the envelope in which it j.
enclosed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04
l575-FILON CORSET COVER,
Sizes for -, 80, ~ and 40 Inches
Bust Measure.

The "FtIun'' j. the newest and
most perfect corset cover. IL IalIn-
dcrS beautifully. beng cut with only
one side piece. For every woman
knows tO her SORROW that the more
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-14

the man who turns to Nature and lets her
help him NAV vet save himself Medical
science knows this, and its highest authoIi-
ties affirm that the utmost medical skill
can do is TO help Nature,
The great success of DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery in curing wasted bodies,
weak lungs, and obstinate and lingering
coughs, is based on the recognition of
this fundamental scientific truth, Golden
Medical Discovery supplies Nature with
body building, tissue repairing, muscle
making materials in condensed and CON
centrated form. With this help Nature
supplies the strength TO throw of diseases
of the lungs, heal the sick stomach, re-
establish the digestive and nutritive organs
in sound health purify and enrich the
blood and nourish the nerves.
II your dealer offers something just as
good, T." it is probably better JOy NM 1t
PAYS better But you are thinking of the
cure not the profit, so there's nothing lust
as good " for you, Say so.
In a letter received from A. d. Weller Esq,
Of Pensacola, Escambl Co, Fla. (BoN a. he
states 81 have, since receiving your diagnosis
OF my case as stomach trouble and liver com
cal Discovery and must say that am trans
formed from walkiug shadow las my friends
called me) TO perfect health. value yonr
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recommending them to any and all who suffer
az / did. -Four months ago did not think TO be
in shape TO assist our Uncle Samuel IN case ol
hostilites, but thanks 10 you, am now ready
for the Dons :"
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad
wiser, In Plain English; or, Medicine Sim
plified, 1908 pages, over 100 illustrations
paper bound, sent for 2I one-cent stamps
to cover cost of mailing only, Cloth-boune
ten stamps more. Address Dr. X v
Pierce Buffalo, n. Y,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-14
A Prudent Reluctance.

"We must admit" said the business-like
attaChc of the Chinese government, THAT
We have not bcen prompt or good -uuturnd
about the payment Of this indemnity Jo
Jap0u'
PROMPT or amiable!' echoed the rm-
peror "What do YOU wish To- do-cucour-
age some other government to undertake
the same kind Of an investment"'-W Wash
ington star,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-14

1t was spring. The Gemmi pass be-
came ascendable. The Hauser family
was preparing to take possession of the
inn.
So soon as they reached the top the
women mounted their mules and he
gan talking of the two men whom they
expected to find presently.
They We're surprised that neither Of
the men had not come down a few
days ago, when the route was already
traVersable, to give an account of their
long Information.
The inn, still covered with snow, was
finally sighted. The door and the win
dow were closed; a little smoke was
issuing from the chimney. This allayed
Father Hauser's uneasiness. Coming
nearer, he saw, upon the threshold, the
skeleton of an animal, broken and
gnaWed by eagles-a skeleton lying
upon the side.
They all examined it. "Why, that
must be Sam" said Mother Hauser,
She called: Hi, Gaspard! Gaspardr"
cry from within replied, a rancorous
cry which one would have said was
emitted by some beast. Father Hauser
cry, similar to the first, was heard.
Then the three men, the father and
the two sons, tried to open the door.
Impossible. From the empty stable
they took long beam and handling it
like battering ram they hurled il
with all their strength. The wood
creaked ceded, the panels flying in
splinters, Then a great noise shook the
house and they saw, within. back of
the fallen buffet, a man standing erect,
with hair falling to his shoulders ana
with beard which covered his chest.
his eyes glowed, his body was covered
with a mass OF rags.
They did not recognize him at all. but
Louise Hauser cried: Mother. 1t il
Ulrich!" The mother then perceived
that it was Ulrich, although his hair
was white.
He let them approach, he allowed
them to touch him, but he did not
reply to the questions put to him and
it was necessary to bring him ia
Loeche, where the doctors pronounced
him mad.
What became of his companion was
never known.
Louise Hauser was sick unto death
that summer suffering extreme Ian
guishness, caused, it was said, by the
frigidity of the mountains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-14
The cut is after an old painting of a man

G a III bling wit h
Death with his life
as a stake. Behind
the man stands his
good angel striving
to save him.
This game with
life as the stake is
the everyday game
of men aud women.
Behind the player
stand 5 the good
angel Nature, striv-
ing to preserve the
life. Even w n e n
the game is almost
in Deaths hands,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-14
Second Childhood.

Nillic-Do grown people ever get child
ish?
Mamma-Yos; in old age, Why?
Willie-'Cause when papa was trying TO
hnd the electric bell last night he hOl-
Tered, Button, button, who's got the but
ton%'-Life,