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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
HolidaylP

Christmas and holiday parties have
been frequent for the past two weeks.
Last week parties we're given as follows !:
Prof. D. M. Princes Tuesday night.
Mrs. o. X. Taylor on Wednesday
night gave party to Miss Huldah
Josey.
Mr.. Sam Hoffman entertained his
friends at his fathers the same night.
At Mr.. J.P. Futrell's Thursday night
there was birthday party tor ibis
daughter, Miss Kate.
At Mr.. r. G. Josey's Friday night
there was a "storm party" for Mas
Huidah.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Death of Mrs. Hopkins.

Mrs. Susie Hopkins died Monday
evening at the home OF her daughter.
in-law, MIS-. Laura Hopkins, aged
about 60 years.
Deceased had been sick only few
days and her death was surprise to
the community.
The remains were inferred in the
Baptist cemetery Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. R. T. Vann conducting the SER
vice.
The COMMONWEALTH tenders sympa-
thy to those who haye thus been be-
reaved.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

On Wednesday, Dec. 22nd, revenue
officer r. J. Lewis seized an illicit dis
tillery in the neighborhood of Whites
cross-r roads, about four miles from town.
He found two dlstllleries of pretty
good capacity. Both were destroyed.
The persons found at the distillery
were Mess. J. E. Trimm, J. G. Moore
and a, colored man. They were all ar
rested and taken to Mr.. Moore's house
near by. Trimm went out to:eet some
water and did not return with It,.
Moore and the colored man were ia
ken to Enfield before United States
Commissioner J. J. Robertson. Mr..
Moore gave bond and returned home,
but the colored man not being able to
give bond, was carried to Halifax
Jail
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Christmas Tree q Dawsons.

The Sunday school at Dawsons gave
a Christmas tree to its members on
Tuesday night, December Goth. The
tree was beautifully lighted and decora-
ted and swinging from every bough
were pretty and useful presents.
After Christmas hymn had been
sung by the school, real Santa Claus
made his appearance and began to dis
tribute the presents to the delight OF
the children. He with efficient assist
ance soon dismantled the tree OF
its glorles.
Every one was remem bered from tho
teachers to the smallest tot in the in
FAINT class and every one went home
with loaded hands and happy hearts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Excelled by none, Equalled by Few

The Union Central Life Insurance
Company is universally recognized as
one of the leading and most thoroughly
reliable insurance companies in the
country.
Its contracts are the most liberal to
its policy holders and Its dividends are
the very largest.
IF you want insurance in one OF the
very best at low rates take it in the
Union Central.
Numbers have co-ne to me for in
surance recently even without being
solicited. They have gotten the very
best policies. So can you Apply to
E. +. billiard
Scotland Neck N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
It has been demonstrated raneate

It has been demonstrated repeatedly
In every State in the Union and In
many foreign countries that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is certain pre-
yentive and cure for Group. It has be-
come the universal remedy for that
disease. M. V. Fisher, of Liberty, W.
Va, only repeats what has been said
around the globe when he writes: II
have used Chamberlaln's Cough Rem
edy in my family for several years and
always with perfect success. We be-
lieve that it is not only the best cough
cough remedy, but that it is a sure cure
for Group. It has saved the lives of
our children a number of times." This
remedy is for sale by E. T. Whitehead
e. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Still With R. c. Josey & Co.

The public will be glad to learn that
Mr.. G. G. Weeks will remain this year
with R. G. Josey & Co., and will con-
tinue in charge OF their Hardware de-
partment.
Mr.. Weeks has been with this firm
more than a year and his services to
employers and the public have been
entirely satisfactory. His former ex-
perience in the business and also as a
machinist and mechanic give him a
good advantage In his line. He thanks
the public for past patronage and hopes
to serve them satisfactorily still.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, soitens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer I'M
medlately. Sold by Druggists in every
part of the world. twenty-five cents
bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take
no other kind. 427-ly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Cooke-Walsson.

Tuesday night about Z 80 O'Clock
Miss Lula Walston, daughter of Mr.. w.
r. Walston, was married to Mr.. M. G..
Cooke. It being a runaway match the
bridal party repaired 0-the home of
Rev. r. T. Vann, whol performed the
ceremony. The bride and groom in
the best winter wrapping and foot
warming apparatus to be had, left at
once to drive to Tarboro that night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONs

Are grand, but skin ernptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them also old, running and
fever sores, ulcers, bolls, felons, corns,
warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds,
chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and
aches. Only % cts. box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by E. T, Whitehead &
Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

E. T. Whitehead Co & guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain'sC Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two
thircs Of the ccnte1i's. This Is the
best remedy in the world for lagr'ppe,
coughs, colds, Group and whocping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency of a cold to
result in pneumonia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

DYSPEPSIA can be, and is cured
by the use of Paln-KilIer.< This is the
most wonderful and valuable medicine
ever known for this disease its action
upon the system is entirely different
from any other preparation ever known.
The patient while taking this medicine
may eat anything the appetite Graves.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Klller, Perry Davis. Price Csc.
and SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
A Temperance Lecture.

On Sunday, December "a, Rev. J . R..
Vaughan, of Ashevllle, delivered a
temperance lecture in Temperance
Hall that was much enjoyed. The au-
dience was not large, but those who
were present spoke in high praise of
the lecture. Mr.. Vaughan speaks out
in no uncertain terms on the liquor
question, and his lecture is convinc-
Ing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

Bobbits' Chill Pills are the best. Cost
less than any other chill and fever rem
edy, and they are guaranteed to cure,
or your money back. Price Zoe. per
bottle. Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Scotland Neck Temperance
Association meets the first
and third Tuesday evenings
in each month at S:15.
An Enjoyable Entertainment.

PerhapA,sootland Neck was never
treated to amore enjoyable entertain.
ment than was given at Temper
ance hall Christmas night, when "Fruit
of His Folly'.~as rendered by our home
talent. .
Miss Lucy Dunn posed as Mrs. Jack
Dunning and it goes without saying
her acting was fine.
DR.. ]. E. Shields as Jack Dunning
also scored great hit by his acting,
first as kind and affectlonate husband,
then by by financial reverses and one
mistake accused his best friend and
loyal wife of faithlessness.
Miss George Bosley, as Alice Gran
don, and Mr.. A. L. burlington, as
Percy Ogden, proved themselves as
faithful friends of the couple to the
last.
Miss Matte Gotten, as Melinda Jane
Boggs, aunt OF Mrs. Dunning, acted
her part we'll aud at every appearance
brought forth generous applause.
Miss Lizzie Lyman, as Polly Film
ders, servant in the Dunning house
hold, also brought encores.
Mr.. W. E. Whitmore and Miss An
ME Dunn, as Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Boggs, did splendldly.
Mr.. w. H. Josey, as Ashley Dray-
ton, was falsely accused but was in the
end the means of reconciliation OF MI.
and Mrs. Dunning.
It was truly an hour of heightened
and attractive amusement.
Between the acts Miss Bette Hill
rendered several instrumental solos
which we're very much enjoyed.
The proceeds amounting to $50 were
tor the benefit of the Episcopal church.
I want to let the people who suffer
from rheumatism and sciatica know
that Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved
me alter a number of other medicines
and doctor had failed. Ii is the best
liniment I have ever known OIL. A.
Dodgen, Alpharetta, Ga. Thousands
have been cured of rheumatism bv this
remedy. One application relieves the
pain. For sale by E. T. Whitehead &
COMPANY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
BIsMARK's IRON NERVE

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
" are not found where stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels are out of order.
If you want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring, use i>r. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
OF brain and body. Only Csc. at E. T.
Whitehead & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

II ARMLESS, efficient, reliable and
l 1 pleasant to take, is Roberts Chill
Tonic for chills, fevers, malaria, night
sweats and la grippe. Csc. No cure,
No pay. "The best I ever saw" Is
what they all say. At E. T. White
head & Co.'s
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

Write Murdoch Cure Co., Atlanta,
Ga, enclosing &c. stomp for Free Sam
pie of Murdocik's Casarrh Cure or
Hyler's Dyspepsia Tablets. They pro-
pose to cure every case Of Catarrh or
Dyspepsia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

Hyler's Dyspepsia Tablets pleasant,
easy to take, and give permanent re-
lief. 80 day treatment, $l.OO. Mailed
on receipt of price.
MURDOCH CURE Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP in
variably cures promptly all catarrhal
affections. This wonderful medicine
performs today, and has performed in
the past halt century, hhe speediest
cures of colds in the throat, chest and
lungs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

Can Save You Money in Christ
mas Presents. SIP ecial orders attended
to promptly at
NJ. HEILBRONER's, the Jeweler,
Tarboro, N. G.
Special orders taken for Gold Watch
es, Rings, Breaches etc., at
M. HEILBRoNER's, the Jeweler,
Tarboro, N. c..
Try M. Hellbroner, the Jeweler, If
you need a nice Xmas present.
Tarboro, N. &.
1t Will Pay You to see Heilbroner's
Line of Christmas goods.
Tarboro, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
Lost Dog.

Medium sized setter, white With
large liyer-colored spots, especially
about the ears. Will pay for his re-
turn. w. N. HERRING,
Scotland Neck, N. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
cotton SEED WANTED.-WIl1

pay the highest cash price for 100 car
loads Cotton Seed. Have large stock
of fresh III ulI3 and Meal on hand that
will exchange for Seed. 1000 bushels
white corn for sale.
1O-5-6m Il. J. MADRY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

0A9Toz EA.
Bear, tn. ,1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
s'. e &MAzz<z<x
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
1900
DIVIDENDS.

The year 1899 has been a
great one.
Most people who have work
ed for 1t have prospered.
We ha ve prospered with 9th
ers, and we start out for the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04

Moonsn,ne Dlstsllery captured
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-01-04
New Year

= To share our dividends with
D our customers.
> We go on the principle OF
: alive and let live," and by so
y doing we have helped ourselves
, and others too
Nineteen hundred shall be a.
\ prosperous for all as 1899 if we
can make 1t so by continuing to
y furnish on r customers with the
> best of goods at the lowest
: prices.
y Christmas and New Year
y have come and gone and with
thanks to our customers fer
\ their liberal patronage we bow
to them for the coming year,
J promise the best of attention,
y and would remind all that now
\ is a most excellent time to get
BARGAINS III THE LEFTOVER
y HOLIDAY GOODS.
y Yours to serve,
\ M. Hoffman & Bro.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
MERCANT TILE TRADE
 VERY PROSPEROUS
Wholesale and Retail Merchants Birmingham Leading
 Hardware MarketSouth

The mercantile interests of Birmingham are in most prosperous condition. Both wholesale and retail rneychants, with few exceptions report a good summer trade
 The grocery jobbers sold more goods in July, 1900, than they sold in July of last year, and last summer marked exception Birmingham. The representative of one of the largest houses said to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday that his firm had done 90 per cent. more business the first six months of 129 than it did in the corre- sp0hding period of 1899, and that he thought that percentage would hold good for the whole Year.
 The hardware trade here is always &C., tive, for Birmingham Is the leading hard ware market in the soutb, and when busi ness is dull in general the hardware mer- chants of this city manage to keep t-.--r stocks moving. AS compared with last Summer, hardware may rc=ssih,y show a slight falling off. but no jobber in this line Is disposed to complain, even if sales are not equal to those of year ago.
 Owing to the incessant rains during the spring and summer, the dry goods jobbers have not done the business they had pre- pared for. Nevertheless, they have en- joyed fairly good trade
 The retail business of Birmingham for June and July compared well with that of last summer. One strictly cash house found its receipts 15 per cent greater in July just passed than they were in July 1899. As a rule retail merchants were able to re- port Il or 12 per cent. increase in July, 1900 over July, 1899. One prominent retail firm expressed the idea that the dullness in the iron trade would be reflected later on in the mercantile trade; but up to this time there has been no suggestion or symp- tom of dull times in retail lines.
 August is always @ comparatively dull month, but with the coming of fall trade will become active again, especially if the outlook in the iron market brightens. as there is every prospect of Its doing. Every year Birmingham pushes forward as shopping center. No city between Cin- cinnati and New Orleans is so well known in this respect. The spring and fall open ings are marvels of beauty and attractive ness and next falls display will be far ahead of anything seen in the past.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
Returned Missionary

. San Francisco August 5.-Rev. R. H. Bent, of Philadelphia, a Presbyterian mis- sionary, who was forced to flee for his life from Ching Chow, in the Province of shan Tung, China, has arrived here with his wife and two children on his way East. Rev. MT. Bent said:
 .Ching Chow is the location of one of the newest Presbyterian missions in China, and is 300 miles northwest from Shanghai on the Grand Canal
 Warned by the threats of the pillaging hordes and by the massacres of mission aries and native Christians, not many miles from the station, we escaped from there on June 14, packing few belongings on a cart and making an overland journey of 150 miles to the nearest port, from which we reached the coast in boats. Nearly all our personal effects had to be left behind, including my library, and l suppose they are destroyed by this time. Fortuna tely, We were not personally assailed by the Chinese, but we were in constant terror of being massacred, and were glad to es- cape with our lives. Marauding members of a similar organization to the Boxers, called the Great Knife Society, which it is believed was first organized against the numerous robbers who consistently har- assed the country to the westward, and numbered among it's members reputable Chinese and merchants It soon began to use it's power for other and ulterior pur- poses"
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
DR TALMAGE PLEASED
 WITH RUSSIAN EMPEROR
Said He Found as Much Religious Liberty in Russia as aEere Is in
 New York

Berlin, August 5.-Rev. T. Dewitt Tal- mage, who arrived in Berlin yesterday with his family from St. Petersburg, preached in the American Church today.
 To the representative of the Associated Press Dr. Talmage said: While at St. Pe- tersburg I was invited to dine with En- peror Nicholas, who is in excellent health. He seemed much interested in America, and inquired regarding the prospects of the Presidential election. He is extremely well informed as to American affairs generally. The Czar talked freely about the China question, and said he expected that all would pass off without long difficulties"
 Dr. Talmadge, who was favorably im- pressed with the developments of the Rus sian people, remarked: T found as much religious liberty in Russia as there is in New York or Washington"
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
CHAPEL WILL MARK
Spot Where King Humbert Fell, the Vic
 tim of an Assassin's Bullet

Rome, August 5.-The City Council of Monza has ceded the plot of ground in- cluding the spot where King Humbert was assassinated to the royal family who will erect chapel there. Queen Margherita has composed a tender prayer in memory of her husband, and has obtained permission from the Archbishop of Cremona to crcu- late it among the faithful. Victor Eamnuel and Queen Helena will arrive in Rome Wednesday. The remains of King Humbert will leave Monza the same day, reaching the city at 9 a. m.
 Ximenes, the celebrated sculptor, pro- poses to erect a monument in honor of Queen Margherita in the Garden of the Pinco.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
Gould's Tips

Mammoth Hot Springs Telegram to the
 Philadelphia Record.
 Helen Gould and party departed Tor the East Tuesday, after having spent twelve days in wonderland.
 Before leaving she remembered those of the drivers who had accompanied her through the mountain fastnesses by pre- senting each of them with $50 bill, and to the transportation manager she gave s2eo for arranging a special scenery trip, which was carried out to the letter. These, with several other smaller rewards, aggregated sl.Ooo.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
FILIPINCS AL0.
 INDIAN TACTICS
American Troops Ambushed. Re- sultin5 in Many Casualties.
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN
Americans Fought Until Ammunition Was Exhausted-TheyW Were Sur rounded and There Was Noth-
 ingto Do But Surrender

l Manila, August 5.-on September 1 the commission headed by Judge Taft will become the legislative body of the Philip pines with power to take and appropriate fnoney to establish judicial and education el systems and to make and pass all laws.
 No money will be permitted to be drawn from the insular funds except by authori- zation of the commission. Judge Taft and his colleagues will appoint judges, officials and officers of municipalities which the commission will establish pending elec- tions General Macarthur will be the ex- ecutive head to enforce the laws, and he will conduct the government in accordance with the same until the commission recom- npends to President Mckinley the appoint pnent of a civil government
 There has been an increase of insurgent Action during the last three weeks, es- pScislly in the way of ambushes and at
 FiSS& Aeutepant Abatter of the Engin- eNf tAiM Nth an escort of fifteen men wAs diabHshed in the province of Neuva Hoija, LWon by a large force. The AmerlcaW 4psht until ammunition was zone. ap$ as Res wefe surrounded there Wss nolhing to do 6gt surrender One map wae 4ied aid three We're wounded.
 GenerA tecuna, who was ip command of the tpSitSents returned the wounded with 9 lSttef promising to treat tbe pris- oners wsll lieutenant Boston Hulesberg was ambushQ and killed near Santa Cruz, province of tasun.
 Five meA of the Twenty-fourth Ip- fantry werA Captured in Neuva Ecija, but Sergeant Schmidt Of the Twelfth Infantry with seven men trailed the captors and killed five.
 Captain Lara of the Manila native police was dangerously shot bS an unknown as- gallant yesterday while on the street.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06

II
 task surrounded with immeasureable obsta- cles. Added to the actual difficulties are the discomfort and inconvenience placed upon the troops. Rains are almost incess- ant, heavy fogs are prevalent and the water of the gulf is exceedingly rough.
 That the advance upon Pekin actually be- gan no later than Friday is well assured now. Officials of the War Department still decline to discuss the latest message from General Chaffee, dated Friday in which 1t was stated that the American, British and Japanese forces were making the start without the remainder of the allies. While no reason for the reticence of the Depart ment is given, it is well understood that General Chaffee's dispatch at this time can not he s,,u to |: Dit ic, as it contains information intended only for the guidance of the officials here in the formation of a policy of campaign in Chana.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
ARRANGING FOR FUNERAL
He Will Be Laid to kest By His Fathers
 B6d1

Paris, Aug. 5-The papers say that the man who was at Monza with Bressi Is not among the anarchists that have arrived.
 The senate and the chamber of deputies will accompany the body from Monza, :,
 The large hall of the railway station here is being transferred into a chapel, richly decorated with black cloth, fringed with silver.
 The troops who are to be drawn up on guard will not form part of the funeral According to the wish often expressed by Eing IIum**e,t. the coffin will be transport- ed pn ! sc1 earIage.
 !, The Pantheon E k he lighted with large lamps and .sy canuteE
 Al the close of the ceremony the coffin will be placed In tpe small chapel behind the altar. where the coffin of King Victor. Emanuel II has for a long time rested.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
NO NEW YELLOW FEVER
 CASES AT TAMPA, FLA.
One of the Suspected Cases to Be Discharged From Treatment-No OfIcial
 Statement Issued

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 5.-Owing to the fact that there were no new developments to- day, Dr. Porter has not issued an official statement. No new or suspicious cases have been reported since the first outbreak, and there is little or no illness in the city. The situation is as favorable as possible. One of the suspected cases is about ready to be discharged from treatment. No other cases have developed at the house.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
Charleston Qua ant,ned

Charleston, s. C., Aug. 5.-At special meeting held today, the Charleston Board of Health drew up a letter to all the rail- roads entering the city notifying them that in view of the fact that yellow fever has been developed at Tampa, that they will be required to decline to bring passengers or baggage from that place here. The order is equal to the establishment of quaran- tine against Tampa.
The age-herald., 1900-08-06
WHOLE FAMILY POISONED
From Eating Pea Soup Cooked in Tin
 Vessel

Irwinsville, Ga., August 1.-The family of Lewis Connor, farmer, were poisoned last night. Two children of the family are dead and Mrs. Connor and third child are critically i'll, though it is believed now that they will recover. Yesterday Mrs Connor cooked pea soup in new tin ves- sell Several hours after the soup was eaten the mother and three children were taken violently i'll. Two of the children died before physician could reach them Physicians say the poison was metallic.