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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
VERSUS BALTIMORE

It has long been considered neces-
sary for patients suffering from versical
calculus to 60 to Baltimore for treat
ment, but the skill and genius OF DR..
}. M. Baker Of Tarboro proclaim new
day in surgery for North Carolina.
Not only is 1t not necessary for
patients suffering from this disease
in North arolina to
go to Baltimore for tment, but
those who have only limited means can
be treated under DR.. Baker Tor much
less, and be nearer thier homes and
families while undergoing the trea t.
ment.
Having experienced this I found
1t very comforting to be near home
and friends. For twelve months had
been great sufferer from vertical cal
culus, the dlscomforts increased until
one day last fall it was almost unbear-
able when passed stone about the
size of pea. After this, I thought
I would get we'll, but during the spring
found there was another stone much
larger than the first and the inconven-
lence and pain experienced am not
able to express. Naturally, felt that
l must be relieved in some way, and
made up my mind to 90 to Baltimore
An act OF Providence brought DR.. Bak-
er and his nicely equipped operating
rooms to my notice. I had not much
acquaintance with him, but went up
and had him examine me, an after see
ing how we'll he was fixed up for surgi-
cal work, l took 4 common sense
view of the matter and decided to let
him operate on me. I went to Tar
boro on the 9th OF May, and after be-
Ing put under the influence OF chloro-
form the stone was crushed and ex-
tracted. The ninth day after I came
home. OF the consideration, tender
nesss and skill of DIR. Baker, I cannot
too strongly speak. This I say with
sincerity. Any ono who may chance to
read this article and ia suffering as I
was, need not Tear to place himself I'M
der the treatment OF DR.. J. Nj. Baker
What have said does not mean that
DR.. Baker has made a speciality OF this
special ailment to the exclusion of 9th.
ers, but his skill, like his equipage, sur
passes most If not any doctors in North
Carolina.
cannot close this article without
expressing my gratitude to Mr.. V. B.
Sharpe and family, with whom I board
ed, for their kind and courteous treat
ment to me while with them.
R. w. SALISBURY,
Hassell, N. c.. Dec. 10, 1900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
DIR. Early's Card.

Elsewhere will be seen DR.. w. w.
Earley's card which explains itself.
His many friends here and elsewhere
eympathize with him in Els temporary
delay from work, but it is a circum-
stance which neither he nor any of his
friends anticipated. His waiting until
May to enter upon the practice OF
medicine does not mean that he will
leave Scotland Neck. Coming Eere a
few weeks ago DIR. Early fully decided
to cast his lot with the people of this
community, and but Tor this unfore-
seen break in his plans he would have
been fully identified with us already.
THE COMMONWEALTH, with his other
hosts of friends, hopes and believes
that DR.. Early will remain here.
In this connection we take pleasure
in printing the following letter which
was sent to The COMMONWEALTH some
time ago:
"EDITOR COMMONWEALTH,
"Dear Sir :-Apropos to the coming
OF DR.. w. w. Early into your midst,
let me say without his knowledge O.,
request that I desire to congratulate all
parties concerned. With my know
ledge OF your excellent people, and a
matured acquaintance with DIR. Early
I am warranted in predicting mutual,
enduring, and happy union. Taken
all round my friend DR.. Early is a
magnificent character--a charming
social spirit, whose ability, modesty
and culture are evenly balanced, and
withal man of deep piety and sterl-
ing worth.
] know of no one of his age who has
had superior educational advantages
an A. M. of Wake Forest College, q
gradua te in medicine of the University
OF Virgi mia, and also the University OF
Pennsyl vania, he also took special
medical course in New York.
ask for him share in the social,
and Christian confidence of your poo
pie. and predict for him an ever in
creasing and grateful clientele. Give
him opportunity to work.
"Fraternally,
IL, M. CURTIS"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

In the summer OF 1894, the Medical
Board of North Carolira
granted me temporary license.
Before the expiration of the temporary
license, decided to locate In another
State and therefore did not appear be-
fore the Medical Board at their next
regular meeting. I removed to the
State of Massachusetts,, passed the reg
ular examination, was duly registered
and at once began the practice OF med
icine. / was afterwards, upon pass
ing the Censors' Examination, made
a Fellow OF the Mass achusetts Medical
Society. Alter practicing there few
years, I returned to North Carolina,
and in September of this year decided
to locate in Scotland Neck. Not know
ing that the Medical Board of this
State had passed regulation against
granting temporary license to the same
person a second time, made appllca-
cation for such license, until the next
regular meeting Of the Board. After
considering the matter some time the
Board decided that to make an tex
ceptlon in my case would be establish
ing a troublesome precedent" So un-
der this regulation l cannot practice
in North Carolina until after the next
regular meeting of the Board, In May
l feel very grateful to the people OF
Scotland Neck for their kind consldera-
ton towards me during the few weeks
have been with them and shall ever
hold in pleasant remembrance my
association with them.
w. w. EARLY.
Dec. IL, 1900
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

"Why certainly" any one would say.
III OFFM ANS has been HEAD
QUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING
FOR 20 YEARS, and as business
grows brighter every year Hoffman's
purchases are larger, sales larger and
the displays and bargains grow more
attractive" YOUR CHRISTMAS
Joys will be complete according az
you have what you need and want for
your comfort. All this you can find
AT OUR STORE. Our counters
are full and our clerks are glad to wait
On all promptly.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME that
any one who reads this Advertisement
has ever seen the last Christmas of a
Century, and it Is also the last chance
at some BARGAINS we have for all
our customers. They have only to
come and avail themselves of them.
Business Is Cumming" and we are
ready for our part.
Still yours to serve,
M. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
PERSONAL.

DR.. J. E. Shields went to weldon
Tuesday.
Rev. B. Craige, of Tarboro, was in
town Monday.
Mr.. 8. D. Hancock, of Weldon, was
here last week.
Mr.. w. s. Shields, OF Hobgood, was
town Monday.
DR.. Julian Baker was over from Tar.
boro last week.
Mrs. T. M. Edmondson, ct Hobgood,
was up last week.
Mr.. D. M. Prince went to Goldsboro
Friday on business.
Rev. Father Quinn, OF Goldsboro,
was in town last week.
Mrs. M. Open heimer, of Rocky
Mount, was in town last week.
Mr.. Zeb Johnson, of Greenvllle, was
up last week visiting his mother.
Miss Matte Nichols, of Williamson,
Is here visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Margaret Bowers returned Mon
day from a pleasant visit to Enfield.
Mr.. Robert Gray is home from Will
lIamston, where he has been at school.
Mrs. G. w. Coughenour and son,
Orren, of Lamberts Point, Va, are here
at Hotel Lawrence.
Mrs. D. B. Gabbert, of buchanan,
Va, is here visiting her mother, Mrs.
Conan, who has been ill.
Mrs r. E. Hancock returned a few
days ago from Lewiston where she had
been on visit to relatives.
Mr.. R. w. Salisbury, of Hassell, spent
Monday in town, and paid The Com
MoNwEALLH a pleasant call.
Miss Bessie Shields went to Raleigh
last week to visit Miss Sadie Perry, of
the Baptist Female University.
Maj. ]. B. Neal came up monday
from New Berne, wehre he has been for
some time. His many friends are
pleased indeed to see him.
Mrs. A. B. Goodloe has moved back
from Portsmouth, where she has been
living for some time. Her many friends
are pleased to welcome her back again.
His many friends here will be glad
to learn that Rev. o. Ryder, who has
Just returned from the N. G. Confer
ence at New Berne, has been appointed
to Scotland Neck again for the ensuing
year. Next week we ehail publish the
appointments for the entire district.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
Sensational Marriage IN Tarboro,

Sundays Raleigh Post printed the
following correspondence from Tar
boro:
"Tarboro, N. c., Dec. 8.-Srecial.-
Tarboro had a genuine sensation today
in the marriage of Elizabeth Frink
Gotten and William Baker Howard,
two Of Tarboro's most prominent young
people. Mrs. Howard is the daugh-
ter of Maj. John w. Cotton, Mr.
Howard the son of William Howard
The intention Of the young people
had been to we'd In April next, but pa
rental opposition became 60 pronounced
that they decided the quickest way
was the best. Their intention was
kept secret from all save few neces-
sary friends, and at 9 As this morning
Squire William Grimes Clark perform
ed the ceremony in the presence OF
Mrs. Townes, cousin of both, j.. w.
Forbes of the firm OF Cobb & Forbes,
and jos. P. Pippen.
After the ceremony, there being no
further need for secrecy, the matter
was given publicity and the town hum.
med. About / o'clock q second cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. E. w
Gamble, rector OF Calvary Episcopal
Church in the presence Of
Mrs. Jno. w. Cotton, the brides
stepmother, Mrs r. E. l.. Pitt, sister
of the groom, Miss Sally Dowd Fender
J. w. Forbes and Jos. P. Pippen.
A more popular young cou-
pie meyer was In Tarboro, and the
whole town wishes and predicts for
them every happiness"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

time or 0ee0 1Of Ten times us COST
Mrs. Mary Lawler. of Appleton, Wis.,,
was cured of kidney trouble by Peruna.
In a recent letter to DR.. Hartman, she
says: "Last August I caught summer
cold which settled in the kidneys and
caused me serious Inconvenience. Moth
ing I did seemed to help me and the
doctor advised q change of climate. AS
that was out of the question for me, i
tried Peruna a. q last resort, and I found
1t was = God-send to me-"
The kidneys are the natural gateway
out Of which much of the waste tissue
finds Its escape. This waste matter be-
comes . very poisonous substance If al
lowed to accumulate. The renal artery
brings the blood charged with impuri-
ties to the kidneys.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
Notice !,::ssss5;'':..IIjll.

Nj. 6 i, herehr gwen tift Tic part
nar.i.ip here. ,','.- y ,i.g ;,etwsen w.
= + l,r I'D /: ii. j Lnsoi, under tho
/. i: .-.it.c .: ~. T. Tyler & Co.. has
This day Teen dissolved by mutual con-
scat 81 ~ NE ~ s,s 81 same. G. H.
j,,:,n~,' 81 IN Will continue the busi-
ne : IL re I'D stand, assumes the pay
n, ri q! ali tho debts the firm owes,
ara vii receive payment OF all &C
counts due the firm. Dissolution goes
into effect at once This Nov. %, 1900.
ll224t W.. T, TYLER e. co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
Christmas Cantata.

Under the auspices of the Baptist
Sunday-school there will be rendered
in the opera house in the new Futre)l
building the night of December 10Th, =
Christmas Cantata. The parts have
been taken by persons of fine presence
and engaging acts on the stage, and
the people of the town and community
may we'll anticipate an evening OF
high delight
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
quickly heal the worst burns and
scalds and not leave scar. It can be
applied to Gu Is and raw surfaces with
prompt and soothing effect. Use 1t
for piles and skin diseases. Beware OF
worthless counterfeits. E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
Obituary.

Mrs. Winifred E. Whitmore, wife of w.
E. Whltmo re died at Sydney, Beaufort
Co. about 20 miles,from Washington,
&C, half after A. NJ. Dec. 18th, 1900
Mrs. Whitmore was u years OF age.
She had been member of The Ep-
iscopal Church many years and was a
true, consistent christian. She leaves
many friends who heartily sympathize
with her husband, and her daughter,
and other relatives in their loss.
The interment In Trinity Church
Cemetery, Scotland Neck, between
eleven and twelve o'clock, Dec. 9Th,
was we'll attended by the friends and
sympathizers with the family.
G. w. P.
The editor of The CoMMoNwEALTH
Joins personally in sympathy for those
who have been thus sorely bereaved.
We remember pleasantly that Mrs,
Whitmore first gave us entertainment
In Scotland Neck, and her many con-
slderatlons to us as a stranger we can
never forget. She leaves husband
and daughter, Mrs. J. Fl. Darden, and
son in Louisiana.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

II the kidneys are healthy they will.
excrete the poison from the blood. The
renal veins return the purified BLOOD
from the kidneys to the general cir
culation.
Peruna stimulates the kidneys to ex-
crete from the blood the accommodating
poison, and thus prevents the convul-
sions which are sure to follow if the
poisons are allowed to remain. 1t gives
great vigor to the hearts action and
digestive system, both of which are apt
to fail rapidly in this disease.
Kidney diseases are more liable in
summer than in winter. Send for q
copy Of "Summer Catarrh," written by
DR.. Hartman. This book will be sent
Tree to any address upon application.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose of Cham
berlain' s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stom ach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels
making you feel like new man. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co., Drug
gists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

Help is needed at once when a per
sons life is in danger. A neglected
cough or cold may soon become serious
and should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cases
of Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat and lung troubles. E. I,
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

Don't use any of the counterfeits of
DeWittIs Witch Hazel Salve. Mos.
of them are worthless or liable to cause
injury. The original DeWittts Witch
Hazel Salve is a certain cure for piles,
eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and
skin diseases. E. T. Whitehead & Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

cotton SEED WANTED.-I am in
the market again this season to pay
the highest market price for your Cot
ton Seed. Ample supply of Neal and
Hu!Is always on hand to exchange
when such is desired.
9-2Otf @. K. TAYLOR.
September Is. 1900.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

G~We are In the hands OF our ad-
vertisers this week, and We yield our
entire editorial space to them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

ana ChcertulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that It is not uncommon
for q child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ateS too often. II the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

"Ot all the sad words ct tongue or pen
Tie saddest are these-it might haYe
;..en"
You might have spent yonr money
to better advantage, 5ou SAID one day,
but Il was too late to call it back
Counting up the cost is what PEOPLE
often fail TO DO and ali sensible people
now and then find that they did not
co'lHt up cost in tlne.
The time to count Is before i. is
spent. and The place to spend i. j.
where it counts most IN your favor
Scotland Neck has greatly INCREASE!
il business s!nce moved here" re-
marked romlren: citizen OF the
town, who has only lived here few
years.
He makes observations also as to
whose business has kept pace with the
towns growth.
Every ones thought just somehow
turns to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty. vigor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

YOUNG MEN WANTED, with fair
4 Education ana good character to
LEARN TYPOGRAPHY, Railroad
accounting and Typewriting. This Is
endorsed by all leading railway COM
panles as the only perfect and reliable
Institution of its kind. All our gradu-
ates are assisted to positions. Ladies
also admitted. Write for free cata-
logue. Gall term opens August loth.e
Globe Telegraph College. Lexington
Ky. Claim
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13
At JoSGy'S Counter.

Special attention this week to a cer-
tain line Of Shoes and Clothing. Have
80 pairs mems Shoes-popular skies
but odd styles, formerly sold at 81 and
$3.50, now reduced to 81 IS and $1.85.
A fine line of Ready Made Skirts al
most at your own price. A few Tailor
Made suits at New York prices.
ABOUT CLOTHING.
Come and be convinced that here is
the place.
Clothing bought direct from the
fsctorr saves the middle mans profits.
Now take advantage of this offer. They
must 60 cheap.
Big line of Worsted Pants. Prices
reduced to 50 90.
For next 20 DAYS You can get nice
lOc Percaie at u. Only 1900 yards at
this price.
Straight Il. d G. Corset for SLIGO.
100 Pairs Boys pants size to at
10 cents per pair.
100 Pairs Ladies' Kid Gloves worth
u 90 at ~ cents.
OVERCOATs.
$500 Coats going at $1,000
1000 =" 7.OO
75O 500
500 375
NIB. JOSEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it Is yet afflicted with
bed dwelling, depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to Z diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit IS
most people suppose.
Women IS well IS men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
SWamp-Root Is soon realized. It IS sold
By druggists. in fifty fifty, G.
sizes. You may have . - ~ ~! - -
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell Hone q sv.upRoe<
ing all about It. including many OF tho
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kline!
4 Co.. Binghamton. N. T., Be sure and
suention this paper.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

Tho One Day Cold Cure.
For colds and sore throat use Kefm6kt's chocf.
iates Laxative Quinine. EeeleE te1leA as candy
and quickly cane.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-12-13

Aulander, N. G.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-23
THE GEAR AND CZARINA.

The czarina Nkes TO set her own table
and tend her own house flowers, as Vic
toria of Wales does at Sandringham.
Every chimney fue leading to a room
in which the gar is TO sleep or eat has
TO be grated and barred at top or bot
tom.
II is interesting TO learn that the
czarina of Russia dispenses so much in
charity as TO require TO employ a spe-
cial lady secretary, bearing the title Of
directress of the imperial charities,
whose Office is to disburse and oversee
the employment Of her majesty's gifts.
The workmen who go in advance OF
the car whenever he travels form a
squad OF six mechanics. Two are lock.
smiths, two carpenters and two ma
sons. AL are married men. born IN tn
cars service, and absolutely devoted
to their sovereign. Their business Il
to examine the walls, flooring. chin
neys, locks and furniture of the apart.
ments which the cza is to occupy.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-23
ROADS OF SAwDUST.
"hen Properly Constructed. and
Then Kept In Repair, They Give
Excellent Service.

Amy strong, fibrous substance, ana
especially n which holds moisture,
such as the refuge OF sugar cane or
sorghum and even commo straw,
max or swamp grass, is useful in road
making. Spent tanbark is of some
service, and wood fiber In n form
is excellent. The best is the fbrous
sawdust made in saving shingles by
those machines which cut lengthwise
OF the fiber into the side of the block.
Sawdust Is first spread on the road
from eight to ten inches deep, and
this is covered with sand TO protect
the road against fire lighted from
pipes or cigars carelessly thrown or
emptied on the roadbed. The sand
also keeps the sawdust damp. The
dust and sand 500 become hard and
packed, and the wheels OF the heav-
lest wagons make but little impress
sion upon the service. The roadbed
appears 10 be almost as solid as a
plank road, but IL is much easier for
the teams. The road prepared in this
manner will remain good for four or
five years and will then require re-
newing in some parts. The ordinary
lumber sawdust would not be so
good, of course, but II mixed with
planer shayings might serve fairly
well.-Boston Transcript.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-23
OF FEMININE

Lace Is among the most fashionable
trimmings Of the season.
Mrs. Henry Fawcett, OF London, Is
considered by many to be one Of the
best woman speakers in the world.
Helen Keller, the famous blind deaf
mute, has been elected vice president
of the freshman class at Radcliffe col.
lege.
Nine. Patti. as she is still bes.
known. has n silver bath fitted up IN
her travelling car. The doors of tho
a are opened by golden keys.
Baroness Cederstrom (Adelina Pat
ti) says: Happiness is the true key
note and secret of beauty" She de-
clares that she has, therefore, 6cliber.
ately banished care from her life. be.
cause car means wrinkles.
Queen Victoria holds the title OF
duke Of Lancaster. Most people i'm.
ngine that her title Of duke of Ian
caster merges in her superior title OF
queen, but that is not so, as she would
remain duke of Lancaster even II she
CEASED to be queen.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-23
Cheap ana Durable Roads.

The problem of a cheap and service
able country road has been solved in
the western part of Cranston. There
are about six miles of this road, which
was built four years ago. The old
country gravel road was the founda-
ton. This vas thoroughly picked
and softened, and the macadam, con-
sisting of a coarse stone bottom with
finer crushed stone and dust on top,
was put on and firmly pressed down
with a steam roller. Not much grad
ing was done. and no attempts were
made at Strengthening. No care was
taken for sidewalks. The cost was
estimated at $500 per mile. For a
road after four years use with no re-
pairing or sprinkling, this appears to
be remarkably good. The town has
its own roller and crusher, and buys
stone Of its own farmers.-W. L.
Stone, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-23
Beautify Your Door yard.

No one can fail to see that a pur
chaser would give more for a farm
where taste has been displayed around
the house and outbuildings than for
one equal in acres, location, etc.,
where no attention mas been paid to
these things. But, aside from all pc
cuuiary considerations, many reasons
are apparent to every intelligent per-
son why this work of house embellish-
ment should be done. 1t renders
home and whatever appertains to It
interchangeable Of ~pleasurable
thoughts and a sanctuary of hallowed
association. This is an inducement
sufficiently powerful to lead all
thoughtful people to endeavor to rem
der every appearance in accordance
with good taste.-Cincinnati Enquirer.