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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

The land that produced potatoes
this year may be inieated with disease,
and it will be proper to pI potatoes
on some other location next year. It
will be in order this fall to lime the
potato plat, which will greatly aid in
destroying the spores of fungi and thus
slst in lessening the liability of scab
or some other disease in the future.
All potatoes taken from the land
should be carefully examined before
storing them for the winter, as any
that are unsound Will affect the whole.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

than to be subject to changeable tenn
peratures. While the cellar should
be SO arranged as to protect against
severe cold, yet it should also be yen
tllated with ventilators that will be
-nnser control. The thawing of fruit
ma vegetables does more damage than
freezing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Why were $4,000 BOTTLES OF ROB-
ERTS TASTELESS Csc. CHILL TONIC
sold the first year Of It's birth? Answer:
Because 1t is the BEST AT ANY PRICE,
guaranteed to cure, money refunded II It
fails, pleasant to take, 25c per bottle. It
is sold and guaranteed by
e. 4. Whitehead & Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

The soothing and healing properties
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perma-
nent cures, have made it great favor
ite with the people everywhere. For
sale by e. T. Whitehead & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

The lawn can be improved at this
season either by raklng it oyer until
the soil is loosened and sowing seed On
the bare places or by transplanting
sod. If scd is used the spots on which
the sod is placed should first be deeply
spaded so as to break up the hard soil
below the surface. Lay the sod and
trample it down we'll. II there is a
vacant spot no larger than the hand
place piece of sod on it. By thus
patching the lawn much time will be
saved in the spring, as the fall-panted
sod will grow out as early next year as
that which was already on the lawn.
and it will become thicker in the sum-
mer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

If there is poor place on the farm
do not neglect it as worthless, but en-
deavor to improve it. It is possible
that such a piece OF land may require
drainage, or should be lined, and some
times a green crop plowed under may
make an improvement. The poorest
of soils can be improved.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
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"Ma, sis is out on the street throw
ing stones at the horses !"
"Haye the drivers complained ?"
emo, but she's just hit that new
lady next door IN the back yard
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

When the vegetables are stored away
this winter there will be less risk from
cold than from warmth. 1t Is better
to have vegetables cold and remain, SO
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Wide tires are made light and strong
and they serve admirably to pack the
roads and prevent ruts. They are u.s.
ed mostly on low-down wagons, but
can be made servlceable with high
wheels. Low-down wagons increase
the draught, and when the roads are
very muddy, especially when affected
by frosts in winter, the low wheel can
not be used. II good roads are made,
however, the low-down wagons will
do mere to keep the surface of the
roads hard and smooth than the road
roller, but if narrow wheels are used by
some farmers the roads will be cut up.
Lo;y-d own wagons, however, are very
handy for use on the farm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

The trouble Will the captain and
one or two ether officers of the militia
~ company at Mount Airy, grew ont
of the smartness CT some ''Smart Aleck'
who put in his words when they were
not needed. While the company was
drilling il the streets, as is their Gus
tom, reports say some one On the side
walk kept saying "halt. ~ This dis
tilrbed the company and when an in
vestigation was attempted by the Cap
tain Of the company, trouble followed
and resulted in the arrest of the Cap
tain and another officer Or two. In de-
fault of bail they were sent to Jail.
Perhaps the members of the military
company in question were indlscreet ;
but if the reports are correct, the nan
on the sidewalk was more so and was
first 10 blame. That eleventh COM
r,andment which some one said ought
to be, "Iet everybody attend to bis
own business is a good precept, at
least.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

1--WE are drifting from the old ways
says one who is regarded by some as
san old fogy" Well, may we not in
quire whether this be true? Are we
really drifting from the old-time sim
pllelty OF life? To say we are not, accord
ing to the opinion Of some, is to say that
we are non-progressiye. Progress, with
some people, means cutting loose
from old things and doing things by
new plans entirely while with scme
others, it means the Improving Of the
old and making things better and more
effective by the old plans. 1t is to be
feared that III many things old-time
simplicity is turned away from to the
ietriment OF our best interests. The
man who says, "Let us look for the
old paths" IS uttering not altogether
al empty sound.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

When The pasture is scant turn the
sheep on if the weeds are thick, in Or
der to keep the weeds down and de-
stroy them. Weeds may be moved
when they have made considerable
growth, but all weeds that grow de-
prive the land OF fertility. Sheep Craze
close to the ground and find every
plant that pushes above the surface.
It will not perhaps answer to compel a
flock of sheep to subsist on scant herb
age and some grain Or hay may be al
lowed in addition so the food procured
on the pasture or stubble field, but the
weeds will be destroyed completely it
sheep are given an opportunity TO
work on them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

The fall is an excellent time for buy
Ing pure bred stock, as breeders are
disposed to sell at lower prices in order
to save room in the stables or barns
and avoid the labor ard care of carry
ing surplus stock over winter. Farm
ers who are interested in improvement
in that direction should take advan-
take Of the fall season in buying.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Cut off all limbs of cherry and plum
trees that are affected with black knot
and be sure and burn them. Ii the
disease has made considerable progress
it means cutting away large portion
of the tree, but it IS better to do so
than to allow any opportunity for re-
newal of the disease, rs the tree Will
soon die if not attended to. Alter cut
ting off the diseased portions spray
each tree thoroughly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
FARM HINTS.
THINGS WELL WORTH oBsERV
ING.
Management Of Rented Farms.

1eIanL farmers WORK undor greater
difficulty than owners. They must
pay rent, and must make the rent
on the farm first of all expenses. One
OF the gravest mistakes made by rent
ers Is that OF taking as much as possible
from the land without returning an
equivalent. This is more injurious t.
the tenant than to the owner, especially
ifthe tenant renta the farm for a Ion
ger period than one year. The farm
is the workshop, and the more mate
rial the tenant can convert into a mar
ketable product the more he will gain
by the transaction. If field produces
10 bushels OF corn per acre and the
use OF fertilizers will increase the yield
to go bushels the increased yield may
not only pay the rent, but give larg-
er profit than would be deriyed from
40 bushels. 1t is the labor that is
costly, and it takes as much work to
get 40 bushels of corn as it does Tor 60.
The rule with renters should be to ee-
cure as much as possible for the labor
bestowed rather than for the rent in
Cured. 1t the farm is poor and
the renter adds nothing thereto
he may lose both the rent and the
profit. It is also more satisfactory to
the owner to know that the renter
makes a large profit and leaves the
land III as good condition as before.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Does the use of the rod III school
nrevail IS much now as form erly? II
1t does, is it best? These are questions
that engage the attention Of teachers
and others especially interested in
school work. The first question can
ha answered in the affirmative; Ior
there Is certainly less frequent use OF
the rod in school than two decades
400. AS to whether it is best t5 lay
aside the use of the rcd altogether
there is some difference OF opinion
Moral suasion, says one, Is the only
trne method OF inducing pupils to
studv we'll and maintain proper de-
nortment; while another says that an
intelligent use of the rod under certain
circumstances is the only safe method
These last say that moral suaslon
atines fails and that then the
rod is the only remedy. We recently
hoard teacher OF experience say thai
he thought the rod is to good dlsclp
line and thorough work in school what
the navy is to the United States army
"a mower to bring things to pass some
.;,nes when all else fails. And we De
lieye we agree with him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

There are fewer sheep in this coun-
try at present than in some previous
years, but the value OF all the sheep In
the United States Is greater than before.
The total number of sheep in this
country is about 36,O00.O00 and it is
estimated that the increase in value
of each sheep is about 81. The value
of the wool is less than formerly, but
the improvement Of sheep by the use
of the large mutton breeds has result
ed in superior mutton and higher
prices. One of the most prosperous
industries now Is the production OF
early lambs for market, as they reach
a marketable age a month earlier by
reason of more rapid growth, due to
the advantages OF better breeding.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

In this section the Concord grape
still holds its place as superior to all
others, and it is just as handy In this
climate as any other variety. It was
supposed to be more liable to rot than
some kinds, but with good cultivation,
careful pruning and judicious spraying
the Concord has given as good results
as any. It is we'll known to consum-
ers and is always in demand.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

m. T. ?. IIIAiBERLEl,
GEEcE HOTEL LAWRENCE,
SCOTLAND NECK, n. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24
VOL. XV. New SCries---Vol. l.
TIE TIE ED1TcoEE'ss LEISURE HOURS
Points and Paragraphs Ct Things
Present, Post and Future.

Itis gratifying to see the repeated
Statements that North Carolina is in
the front rank in the cotton milling
business. 1t is still astounding to
The COMMONWEALTH that Eastern
Carolina, the place where so much cot
ton Is produced, IS doing so little
practically nothing in this industry.
1t seems rather premature to COM
mence talking about such disruption In
the Republican party that there will
be two presidential candidates from
that party. The Republican party
never seriously diyides, and any such
calculation On the part OF the Demo-
cratic party viii prove only a delusion
and snare. Sometimes the Demo
cratic party splits up and divides its
strength, but the Republican party
never.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-08-24

Subscribe to The eoMnsowzA1rH.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-25
Booklet ON Osteopathy.

DIR. W. w. Brock, who has recently
opened an Office and operating rooms for
the osteopathic system Of treatment, has
published a handsome booklet on Oste-
opathy, in which he explains the theories
OF that method OF treating disease and its
progress to recognition as a science, so
that osteopaths are being admitted to
practice on the same terms as the physi.
clans OF other schools. The essential
theory Of osteopsthy is that the body con-
tains within itself all that is needed 10
control the body. There is little differ
ence between osteopaths and physicians
of other schools until the method OF treat
ment is reached. The older schools of
physicians rely on drugs. The osteopath
holds that drugs are uncertain IN their
action, that every time drug is admin
istered II is an experiment, so be relies on
b is control OF the natural forces OF the
body to effect a cure. All this is explained
at length in the booklet. 1t is finely
printed, illustrated with some excellent
views OF the interior OF the office and
operating rooms and scenery about Mont
pelier, giving all the information OF the
met nod OF treatment and the advantages
of the city that is needed by any one in
advance OF personal consultation. From
Eyening Argus, May 5, 1899.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-25
Retrncted In.t n Time.

A queer case with a queer result was
heard before Justice G.. ;. Emery, Friday
Last fall &. B. Nc Master OF Thetford had
horse stolen from a pasture In Fairlee
and a boy named VIII Waterman was ar.
rested and after a bearing was bound over
to the county court. He could not pro-
cure bail, and has been in jail since. lie
claimed that one Albert Wheeler OF Lyme,
n. H., stole the horse and got him "a
trade II of for MIN. AS there were some
other suspicious circumstances regarding
Wheeler, steps were taken TO procure q
requisition for him, and the first OF last
week Deputy Sheriff Miller OF West Fair
lee took him In New Hampshire on requi-
sition papers. Tie was brought before
Justice Emery last Friday, and a hearing
was had, the states attorney and Lawyer
Consnt OF Bradford appearing for the
state, and j. X. Darling for Wheeler.
Quite a number OF witnesses were procur-
ed BY the state, aud the boy swore posi-
lively that Wheeler took the horse out OF
the pasture, and that be was with him at
the time and supposed the horse belonged
TO Wheeler. Upon this testimony,
Wheeler was bound over to county court
in the sum OF $500. On the following
forenoon, the boy stated that be desired
10 retrsct the story he bad told the day
before, that there was nothing to II and
that Wheeler had nothing TO do with
taking the horse. As Wheeler had not
procured bail, the court allowed him to &c
on his own reeognizance, considering
that the boys retractiou left the states
case In rather weak shape. A curious
feature OF the case is that between the
time the boy testified and the time he re-
tracted he had no conversation with
Wheeler or anybody else on the suhJe &
and that his change OF base was entirely
vnIuntaFV
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-25

sold the animal for s. and 1t is now in a
sling waiting to see IL the broken mem
Der VIII ever be OF service again.
The buildings on the farm occupied by
Homer Alger on the East Hill have been
totally destroyed by fire. Mr.. Alger lived
alone on the place, which was formerly
known as the Joe Alderman farm, and
came to the village Saturday afternoon to
get his horse shod. While in Hills shop
some one told him his barn was burning
and be went home at once. Returning
later he reported his barn burned and that
his house had caught fire but was put out.
About O'Clock Sunday morning the
house again caught sdd burned down.
We understand he had no stock OF any
kind, only two horses which ne had with
him at the village Saturday when the barn
burned. Insurance on house, barn and
contents was 5000. Cause OF fire unknown.
Gen. W. w. Grout has rendered the @.
A. X. post the choice OF several cannon in
the Boston and New York navy yards to
be placed on the common or where the
committee see fit to locate it.. The gov
eminent is replacing these guns with
more modern ones for coast defence. 1t
has been decided TO take a 80 pound Par
rott gun from Boston, u shells to ac-
company II to make pyramid each side
Of the piece. As there is some expense in
moving a $500 cannon from Boston here II
Is proposed TO raise by subscription a suf-
ticient sum 10 defray the expense and also
to assist in the exp ense OF Memorial day,
by which time II is expected the cannon
will be here The committee appointed
10 receive subscriptions and TO locate the
cannon when il comes are j. b AtWooJ ,
Col. {, ). Emery and Past Col. H.O BiXby.
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FREE OF CHARGE.

ANY adult suffering from a cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
either address below, will be presented
with a sample bottle OF Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. free OF charge. Only one
bottle given to one person, ana none 20
children wit bout order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as BOschee's German syrup
in all parts OF the civilized world. Twenty
years ago millions OF bottles were given
away. and your drug yists will tell you It's
success " a. marvellous. IL Is really the
only Throa, and Lung Re medy generally
endorsed by physicians. One 75-ceni
bottle wi n cure or prove its value. sold
by q. NJ Miller, Bethel, and VI J. Sargent
a son, Sputh Royslton; Z. F Evans a Co.
nj gs.ats OF Il. q. Morton. Randolph.
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Randolph Continued.
[Coniinued from last page

Chidley; flag salute by school cbildre y
under direction OF MISS Clara Dubois
recitation by Miss Nettie Robbins; Sc
lection by quartette; Grafton, f. w. Nc
Gettrick; selection by qoartette; bene-
diction by Rev. f. q. Ralney; music by
band
All veterans OF the civil war are invited
to fall in line with the post. The citizens
are requested to decorate their houses and
places OF business. Flags will please be
placed at half mast in honor of the nob@e
dead. The merchants and business men
have Kindly agreed to close their doors
from l to 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Toe Sunday Memorial service will he
held Sunday, May 2Sth, at the Christian
church at 2:30 p. m. Veterans are re
quested to meet at q. A. Il. hall at p M {,
also the S. of V. and W. Il. c. are request
ed to accompany.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-25

We, the undersigi ed, president and
clerk OF the Randolph Cooperative
creamery company, corporation organ
ized and existing under the general laws
OF the state OF Vermont, and having lts
principal place of business at kandolph
In the county of Orange in said state,
hereby certify that at a meeting OF the
stockholders OF said corporation, warned
for that purpose, and held at Randolph IN
the county Of Oisnge in said state, on the
path day OF April A. ID. 1899, II was voted
to increase the capital stock OF said cor
poration thirteen hundred dollars, max
ing the same when so increased fortv-
three hundred dollars, divided into ltE
shares of twenty five (s25) dollars eaeh,
Dated at Randolph in the county OF
Orange this 9th day OF April, A. ID. 1873
WILLIAM II. NICHOLS, President.
A. A. PRIEST, CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT,
ORANGE COUNTY. IS. At randolph pa
said county, this 9th Gay OF April, A. ID
1899, personally appeared the above named
William Il. Nichols, president, and A. A
Priest, clerk, OF the Randolph Co-opera
tive creamery Company, and signed ano
swore to the iv.egoing certificate, before
me, n.,.
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fetu.
|. E. Fits OF Rox bury was in town re.

A. E. Fits OF Roxbury was in town re-
Gently.
John Untiedt and family called on cid
friends the first of the week.
Mrs. Mary Drury OF Randolph is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ira Hsrwood.
s. Butterfield OF Roxbury is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. A. b. Farnswcrth.
Dayton Nichols and wife OF Roxbury
visited in town the first of the week.
Fred Thresher has returned from Bos-
ton and is TO remain at home this sum-
mer and carry on his farm.
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Iinnrock.

Hiram Perry sold his black horse Mon
day TO parties in Warren. Consideration
800.
Emily Wilson Of Massena, n. Y, is here
Ter few weeks visiting friends and rela'
tives.
Miss Rushton, a professional nurse, be
had the care OF Mrs. c. g. Ninton during
her severe illness, has returned to her
home in Attleboro, Mass.
Harvey Flint died Saturday, May 20, Of
Brightis disease, aged 81 years. Services
were held at the church Monday, Rev
MIR. Adams officiating. He bad been :
long and patient sufferer. The churcI
ras we'll Allied. Mr.. and Mrs. X. j. Flint
n, Bethel Homer Flint of Mortified and
Charlie Flint of Montpelier attended the
funeral
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Ladies' nair work. MRS. H. H. BEAN
Bralntree.

BTalntTee.
E.A. Fits of Roxbury was In town last
week.
Ora Abbott is recovering from an at
tack OF the humps.
Mrs. r. c. Bachelor and Miss Eta
Richardson spent last week "Wednesday IN
Randolph.
E.E. Campbell OF Middlesex made bis
mother. Mrs. Addie Campbell, snort
visit the first OF the week.
Glenn and willover Stone, children q
the late George Stone, have gone 10 i've
with Mr.. Ryder on braintree mn
ia. Luce has finished work for 3. y.
toy Narcott a Hayes At Randolph.
Nrs Ethel Williams OF Randolph and
Perry W smith OF this place were married
Nav f7th at the Congregational parsonage
in Barre.
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STATE or VERMONT Az PronAte court hela
RANDOLPH DISTRICT s. ! at Randolph "a sala
oisfricf On The 18th day % Nav. A, ID. lass Thomas
Iekins administrator Of the estate Of tatte sehhihs
iate III Tunhridge Ia said District ds'rAse.l. ore
sents hs administration account f9f eNaninatlnf anu
Allowance aud makes application for eecret ei
distrihut ION and partition OF thu estate o. sAa as
erased. MhtItutuh ~ y. " y. y, : -
.sId Court that said account be referred 70 ses.
sion thereof 10 be held a. the hgt@ ~, w - ~
CHELSEA on the 18th dsy OF June, A. ID. lsss. Tor
4 airing aud decision thereon.
4 n 67rthar Ordered that all persons lntettstt'
- nDfised hereof by publication 81 notice 81 SAL ~
1esfion and order thereon three weeks suceesaigen
IN Tie Herald and News. new paper puhlshtu y
Il. t.lnh and which circuiates Ia the nclEnburhoot
nj nose Interested before said time Of hearing hA
lhrf NAV appear At said time and place, ana sh9e
ans, n any they may have why said account shvue
nj h, allowed and such decree made.
p; WILLIAM H. NICHOLS. judge.
DeWIut's Collie & Choles Gu ;
Pleasant auick ---uits safe 20 a-s-
One Minute Cough Cure, cures
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pas the result OF his splendid health. In
so,,itshIe viii and tremendous energy are
40 fonnr where stomach, liver, kidneys
and bowels are out OF order. II you want
these qualities and the success they bring
nee Dr Kings New Life Pills. Tbey de-
velop every power OF brain and body. On
i, Ok 81 Drew Ieonard's drug store.
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South RoyaIton Notes
NJ. ]. SARGENT. Local Editor. .


HURRAH FOR THE FLAG.
There are many flags in many lands,
There are flags OF every hue;
But there is no flag, however grand
Like our own red, white and blue.
Then hnrrah for the flag, our eountry's nag,
Its stripes and white stars too
There is no nag In any land
Like our own red, white and blue.
know where the prettiest colors are,
And I'm sure il osly knew
How to get them here, I'D make nag
OF glorious red, white and blue.
/ would cut piece from an evening sky
When the stars were shining through,
And use It jul as IL was on high,
For my stars and field Of blue.
Then I'D take part of fieecy cloud
And some red from rainbow bright
And put them together, side by eide,
For my stripes OF red and white.
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For all pension business SEND 10 J. =.
: ldredge& Co. Randolph,Nt. Advice free
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-05-25

Certificate of Increase of Capital stock
ofthe Randolph Co-operatIve Cream
cry Company.