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The colored American., 1900-10-27
HON. EDMUND d. DEAS.
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become careless He has worked stead
i'y along having his party and the in
terest of his race ever before him.
In the beginning of his political Ca
reer he removed to Darlington where
he was connected with the county
treasurer and sheriff's Office fer num-
Der of years. He has attended every
state convention as delegate since
1874. Not one time has he ever had an
opponent in these sections. All know
it is useless to oppose Ed. Deas for
anything in the gift OF the people. His
record is so clean and brilliant that to
not render to him his dues. would be
nothing less than ungratitude.
For twenty years he has been the
chairman Of the executive committee
of his county, and for that same num-
Der of years he has been chairman OF
the 9th Congressional district COM
mittee. His services has been in the
hand of the republican party for years,
aud not one time has the men whose
leader Edmund Deas has been for
these years even suggested a change.
No one has ever doubted Mr.. Deas
sincerity in working for his party. He
worked way back in the dark days,
when Wade Hampton inaugurated the
red shirt gang throughout South Caro-
lima in 1879. Mr.. Deas never shirked
from duty then. To work then was a
pleasure to him. He wss one time shot
in the face while drivig along from one
political meeting to another; on nanother
occasion follower of Tillman. Tegu-
lar TilImanite stabbed him in the neck,
came I'D behind him while he was
making o speech at Timmonsville.
But these were only incentives and he
worked the harder. Ms. Deas has been
a delegate at large to every republican
national convention since 1884. He has
also been elected to Congress from the
sixth South Carolina district by ma.
ioritles large enough, but was counted
The colored American., 1900-10-27

was, II want to impress the fact upon
your minds, that we as a race must
MAKE our own history" "We must
30 act that no excuse can be rendered
why we shall not enjoy the rights and
privileges OF an American" He was q
delegate to the National Negro Busi-
ness League which met in Boston.
Mass, August 23d and "a, 1900 He
READ paper on the Negro as Drug
gist, which ,Iesred in the P Pharmaceu.
tical Era, September number.
Dr. Burvell's paper at the Negro
Business League was regarded as one
OF the strongest and most convincing
documents which was read. The Bos.
ton papers spoke in most fl altering
terms OF the efforts. He has accumu
lated property in an astonishingly rap
Id style since he has been prscticing in
Alabama, and is now counted as one
OF the most substantial men in his
state. HIS life is brim full of interest
Ing Incidents, and should serve as
stlmulous to every colored youth. The
Dr has mica family consisting of
sweet wife. and two beautiful girls. So
far as the individual Is concerned, the
Race Question is solved with DR.. Bur
we'll, because he has set himself Up a
standard and that standard is the Amer
lean standard.
The colored American., 1900-10-27

Mrs. Nettie Lind, graduated nurse of
the Royal State School, Copenhagen,
Denmark, writes the following letter to
DR.. Hartman from Chicago. Mrs. Lind
says: 81 am very pleased to testify to
the merits of Pe-ru-na. have watched
its results when prescribed to patients
under my care, especially in the differ
ent catarrhal troubles, and must say the
results were most satisfactory. / there
fore have great faith in Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. Nettie Lind"
Mrs. s. e. Robbins, White Wright,
Texas, says: 4" l have been having collie
at times and I get very yellow, and am
confined to my bed great deal Of the
time. stspring 1 got so bad that was
in bed most of the time for several weeks.
had collie, sick stomach and nervous
The colored American., 1900-10-27


There is no republican anywhere,
| who has been so instrumental in se.
curing for party workers government
places in the state, as we'll as the Ma
tional Capital as has Mr.. Deas. He
knows and appreciates sincerity on
the part Of his men. and he doesn't fail
to help tkem in q substantial way. He
numbers among bis personal friends
the strongest men Of the republican
party-from Senator Hanna down to
the janitor In the federal building at
Charleston. Mr.. Deas is a representa-
tive Negro. He is at present deputy
collector of internal revenue for the
state of South Carolina He held the
same position under the Harrison ad'
ministration.
He Ia man,of character and stamin q,
a brilliant intellect, is approach
able, and'tells you what he has to
say, calling q spade, spade. Mr. Deas
is man Of extensive business and
owns real estate through his state, and
is considered enc of the wealthiest col.
ored men of his state. Edmund II.
Deas Is true type Of Afro. American
achievements, and his life should be
an inspiration to all, 'conferring 1t not
to one race for his accom- plishments-
great-will compare with those Of any
man, be he white OF black.
Though the Negro is in the majority
in the republican party In South Caro-
lima, still Mr.. Deas was elected to his
present position by white and black.
The fight was hot one. The Union
Republican party wanted man, they
were looking for some one who could
organize and hold them together.
White men and black men We'd with
each other on casting their vote for
Ed. Dess. Some of his most ardent ada
mIrers and supporters are men Of the
dominant race, but who believes that
"God made all men to dwell upon the
face OF the earth and incidentally
made Ed. Deas to lead number
Of these same men.
The colored American., 1900-10-27
Song Service BY The Asbury Choir.

The Asbury church choir which
ranks among the very best of our
church organizations here will present
the beautiful csntata "The Resurrec-
tion' (Chas. +. Manney) by request,
Sunday October 2Sth at 7:3O o'clock p
M. The we'll known Amphion Glee
Club has volunteered a selection, and
it will be great treat to hear them, as
they always sing well. Among the
other. features there will be solos rem
dersd by Misses Georgia Mackall and
Helen Belle. and Messrs r. w. John
son, VIM. Cooper, A. 8. Taylor and
others. a silver Offering will be asked
at the door, and the excellent program
arranged by Pref Lewis will be very
entertaining. Friends are advised to 60
early as the seating capacity Of the
church is limited.
The colored American., 1900-10-27

In 1885 he graduated from the above
named school with honors and in the
fall Of The Fsme year he entered Leon.
aid Medical College, Raleigh, N. c., to
take course in medicine. The course
extended through four years, but he
completed it ard received his dipIo-
ma ct The th1d year, again receiv-
ing the donors Of valedictorian of his
class. In 1889, he passed an examina'
ton before the State Board of Medical
Examiners Of Alabama, and began the
practice Of medicine in the city of Sell
Ma, where be now resides amidst many
friends, paying practice, and a sue
cssslui business. He has become 40
generally known as 8 kind and skillful
1hyslClan and 8 race man, that Satur-
usyS are given almost exclusively to
country people, who throng his large
ufug store, not only for medical advice
OuI Tor advice IS TO their business, etc.
HIS drug store ia the largest in the
0Outh, owned and controlled by any
elOred druggist or physician and will
VOmpsre fsvorably with any white drug
aOfe North Or South.
Dr. BuIweII has always had the con
laence of both white and black Of this
Immunity. The following appeared
u 'he lone Mission Monthly concern
og the efficient work done by DR.. Bur.
we'll during the prevalence Of yellow
,s' t!sr IN Selma, in the fall of 1897. I'm
% b.s connection 1t may also be stated
uas Dr, BurwelI, graduate of the
IsulcSl srhoOl (Leonard Medical Col
*~sF III 1889 who took up his residence
SelMa Ala wss appointed as presI-
vi u Public Good during the preva
@1ye Oh yellow fever. and was so eff
n. Sul IN caring for the sick as to elicit
h. mgheSt cOmmeEdstion from the
D't! t OF Police Of that city in his report
he authorities"
A' The entbreak of the Spanish Amer
''' war Though his untiring efforts
succeeded in raising thirty three
.Ulefs who joined Co. G. 3rd Ala. Vol.
'DssFPument he used at each meeting
The colored American., 1900-10-27
NOTICE.

Madam q A. Finnje Mack Will open
cIass this fall by request. The class
will open with five ladies If there are
suy others desir. lis of joining, call or
address her at 1910 Vermont ave. n. W.
The class will open October the Is b..
Would like to have all to begin as near
together as possible. Office hours from
Q to "a q. m. and Q to and to p. m.
The colored American., 1900-10-27

The subject Of this sketch is the son
II Charles and Amanda Burweli. beln
in Marengo County, Ala, October %,
lss7 At the age Of seven years te wss
owen to his brother, Charles A Bur
WE'LL of whom the doctor says: "To
him MY success Is largely DUE" For
ante a while he lived with his brother
On The farm in Perry County. He at
tended the country schools till be en-
tered Selma University in the winter of
1883 .84. His love for books and his
ouickues8 OF apprehension were early
manifestations of native talent which
il properly cultivated, would unfold to
his own honor and the benefit of his
people. After each vacation, he wac
found on the farm earning means by
which to Te.enter school. During bis
entire course his mother was only able
TO spend thirty dollars on his education.
The colored American., 1900-10-27
L. l. BURWELL, A. B., Nj. D.

. Successful Physician-Business Man
The IDOL of the People of his Section
A Delegate.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
Mr., Kesler's FIRST Sunday.

Rev. NJ. i. Keslcr, the new pastor of
the Baptist church, entered upon bis
work last Sunday.
AT the opening Of the morning cxer-
c,ses Mr.. w. A. Dunn, in behalf OF the
church, dellyed short addressed of
welcome. He was happy in his re-
marks, in which he referred to the his.
tory Of the church for twenty-iour
years past. He said tina: during that
time many things OF great interest tn
the Baptist denomination in the State
had claimed the church's attention.
The Baptist Orphanage has sprung in
to existence and has made great devel-
op,nent; the Baptist Female Univer-
sity has come into being; Wake For
est College has made grea. strides;
every phase OF mission work has been
developed and IN all these things the
Scotland Neck church has done liber.
al share.
Mr.. Dunn then referred to the two
great mon aud preachers under whom
the church here has done this work
DR.. Hufham and DIR. Vann. In vel.
coming the new pastor to succeed
them, Mr.. Dunn said that 1t meant
much for any man to take up work
where Hufham and Vann had left of,
; but bespoke the hearty cooperation Of
the entire church in assisting the new
pastor to continue tho work OF develop
ing the church and blessing the COM
the community.
Mr.. Kesler's opening remarks were
in recognition of the warm welcome
which bad been accorded him. He
was altogether modest in his acknow-
Judgement OF his kind reception.
He realized, he said, as keen'y as
anyone else, the grave responsible
ties which rest upon him in this his
new field of labor.
Mr.. Kesler did not preach sermon.
but made sort of heart-to.heart talk
to the church, taking rs basis OF bis
remarks the Scripture text 2 Cor. IL IA,
81 seek not yours, but you."
He said he had come to be the ser-
yant of all and for the good OF all the
people of the church, the town and
community. 81 have no QUARREL with
other denominations, said he, "but seek
to be a fellow laborer In the ranks
with ALL" His remark. were very time
ly ana tasty.
Mr.. Kesler pr; aclcd his first sermon
Sunday night, after which hs admin
istersd the ordinance of baptism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kcsler haye made
mos. favorable impression on the ccm-
munity, and there seems to stretch out
before them field OF great usefulness.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
Our Town Schools.

Suppose our town had no newspaper.
Some of our public. spirited citizens
seeing the need Of one, would, in all
probability, call public meeting, dis
cuss the necessity and utility OF a
means OF communication among the
people, contribute, say twelve or fifteen
hundred dollars, employ an editor and
begin to show the world that our town
proposes to keep apace with others OF
the State. More newspapers spring up.
It is clear that not more than one can
he sustained. They have their promo
tors but in the competition, strife
ard Undertaking Tor subscribers, the
first Iangulshcs. None succeed. Tie
money INVESTED fails to pay interest.
The editor resigns, aud there is adver-
Using for another.
Something like this takes place when
the public fails to support their estab-
lished Institutions of learning. A
month or two ago a writer signing
himself "Citlzen," stated that in .
neighboring town the main school
went down On account of factions
among it's citizens. The writer Oi this
article happens to know something
about this. The friends OF the town,
wishing to see it prosper contributed
$4,000 Tor the establishment of said
school. 1t succeeded for while.
Later on the principal resigned. An
other was elected only to follow shortly
in the footsteps Of his predecessor. Then
followed others, until NO one was will
ing to risk the success of the school.
The building is now used for other
purposes.
Shall the town OF Scotland Neck look
for anything OF this sort? Are our es-
tablished schools to languish because
Of division among US? Is it wise or
expedient to act otherwise than IN
concert?
If the established schools are not
what they ought to be; if they prove
to be sectarian If the teachers do not
succeed In imparting instruction; II
discipline is not maintained /; If, in
short, the schools are not worthy, then
You should enfer your protest. If these
conditions do not exist, then are you
IN duty as a public-spirited citizen
when You fail 10 render support t
these institutions wEosc interests art
tAe common lntslest of the public?
T.. W. RAGIEy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
From Morrisetse Brothers To Raspberry
& Outerbridge.

Morrisette Brothers have sold out
their gocery business to Mess. P. A.
Raspberry and A. w. Outerbr,dge, who
will continue the business under the
new firm of Raspberry 4 Outerbridge at
the same stand. The change will be
made September 10Th, when the new
firm will commence operations.
The store will ba closed next Mon
18th, from 9 o'clock, 4. m. to 6 o'clock
pm.
Mess. Raspberry & Outerbridge are
active and energetic young men of
sterling integrity, ard the public may
expect good service in their business
The COMMONWEALTH tespeaks fol
them a liberal patronage.
Morrisette Brothers who have &C
successfully managed their grocery
business will open dry goods and
racket store in the FutreE Building
October LIST, and The COMMONWEALTH
also bespeaks good share of business
for them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
What Better Can Be Offered?

The new Annual Dividend Policy oi
THE UNION CENTRAL is as good Policy
as can be written. It charges the usual
rates Tor participating insurance, and
as The UNION CENTRAL LIFE INsuR.
ANcE Co. ranks among the very first
and probably Is first, among all COM
panies in its ratio Of dividends paid to
Policy-holders, this means the most
liberal possib returns to all who in
vest.
Together with the dividends are the
following privileges
Dividends may be used either
In reducing the Premium for the next
year, Or In purchasing paid-up add.
tions to increase the amount of insur.
ance. These additions will also share
in the profits of the Company so long
as the original Policy is in force;
Additions Notwithstanding he
added to the amount OF Paid-up lnsur-
ance in case that is taken;
Or their Reserve Value will be used
toincrease amount of Extended In
surance;
Or they may at any time be recon
yerted into Cash:
A Cash Settlement at the end o!
twenty years, If desired, or surrender
of the Policy, If 1t is still in force;
Paid-up Insurance, after three Prem
lums have been paid, upon surrender
of the Policy;
Or if the Policy Is Iapsed and not
surrendered, Extended Insurance With
out action on the part OF the policy
holder;
Cash Loans also included for
amounts stated in Policy.
All these privileges are calculated on
the most liberal scale consistent with
safety to the Policy-holder.
E. E. billiard, Agent.
Scotland Neck, n. e.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
Death of Edgar Lee Pittman.

Edgar Lee Pittman, son of Mr.. H
A. Pittman, who lives about five miles
from Scotland Neck, died after briei
illness at three o'clock Thursday morn.
ing, Sept. 9th, and was laid to rest in
the Episcopal cemetery obout 6 p. m.
the same day.
The child had been suffering some
what for several days with pain in the
head, but not enough to create much
uneasiness about him. But on We'd
nesday night about 9 o'clock he was
taken seriously ill, and his case became
so alarming that the doctor was sent
for, but he arrived too late. The cLild
died at 3 a. m, his trouble likely be-
ing congestion of the brain.
Little Edgar was about years old.
He was bright, cheerful 10y, and a
very willing and industrious little
helper In his home. He was much
loyed by his parents, and by his
brothers and sisters, and in many little
ways he endeared himself to others by
his affectlonate regard for them. All
this now fills the hearts of his friends
with sweet, sad recollectlons OF the de-
parted child.
It is an awful truth that elm the
midst of life we are in DEATH" How
truly was this illustrated in the case of
little Edgar Pittman. For no one,
suppose, on Wednesday night at sup
per time could have reasonably con-
jectured that his soul would take fight
before the dawning Of the day. And
yet when day light came he was in the
spirit land. His dear little hands were
still and pulseless. He had finished his
earthly work. His little feet were to
run no more in the fields and among
the corn and along the water courses.
His voice was hushed. No more will
his merry laugh be heard on earth.
No, for dear little Edgar Is with his
Saviour in happier worlds, where he
sings sweeter hymns of praise to the
eternal King than we can ever know
on earth or ever sing.
Therefore, while we gather in the
soft evening light, In the quiet ceme-
terry under the trees about old Trinity
church, and lay all that is mortal o!
the dear child in the earth to await the
resurrection morning, we sing:
asleep in Jesus blessed sleep!"
For we feel sure that He who said
"Suffer the little children to come unto
me and forbid them not" will never
turn one lamb from His fold.
This should Inspire the mourner
with confidence in the Saviour's love
and power. G. w. p.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13

ach became affected, and eight months
ago I had to quit work. I lost In
weight from 165 pounds to 40. was
completely discouraged. I procured .
bottle of Pe-ru-na and had not taken
half the bottle, when, to my Joy and
surprise, I began feeling better. My
head began to get better; the discharge
began to dry up. kept on, and have
now taken two bottles. I have resumed
my work, have good appetite, and have
not felt better in ten years. am now
80, and thank Pe-ru-na for the way ]
feel to-day"
For free book address DR.. Hartman
Columbus, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
Kind Words For Mr.. Kssler.

The Rocky Mount Motor of1ast week
said:
"Rev. NJ. l.. Kesler held his last
services at the Baptist church in this
city on last Sunday morning aud ight
closing his 8 years passionate. The
service at night was a union service
and large crowd of all denominations
was present to bear testimony to the
esteem in which Mr.. Kesler and bis
excellent family are held in the COM
munity. They go to Scotland Neck to
serve the Baptist church there, and we
bespesk the cordial support and earn
est sympathy of the good people Of
that place for them. Rocky Mounts
loss is Scotland Neck's gain, but as we
expect in the near future to all be one
clty-Greater Rocky Mount-why we
send him over to prepare the people
for the change.
"Rocky Mount Ministerial Union
met with Rev. J. w. Powell, Monday
p. m. The meeting was called to
order by the president, Rev. M. L.
Ke!ser. Rev. Mr.. Howell offered pray
or. Rev. Mr.. Kesler, as we all know,
has accepted a call to the Baptist
church of Scotland Neck, and was jus.
on the eye of leaving Rocky Mount for
his rew field of labor. Rev. Mr.. Moor
man was acquainted with Mr.. Kesler
while both we're serving churches in
another town In the State. Mr.. Moor
man was appointed to Rocky Mount,
and soon after Mr.. Kesler was called to
the Baptist church, consequently they
have known each other for several years
and have been on the best of friend
ly terms. In a speech of we'll chosen
words Mr.. Norman paid splendid
tribute to Mr.. Kesler as friend and
christian gentleman. Mr.. Kesler's re-
spouse was characteristic of the man,
modest and sincere. We all wish for
him great success in his new field"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
All Will Advertise.

A large Northwestern bank has cut
loose from the tradition that enterprise
in business is undignified. This insti-
tuition began by having It's address
printed on checks, drafts and the like ;
now it has its "ads" in the newspapers
regularly, and finds that they pay.
The idea is growing fast that newspaper
advertising is benefit both to the bus
mess man and the people. In time
every establishment will have it's regu-
lar space in the newspapers, and the
increased business will more than pay
the bills.-Philadelphia Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for
any case of LIVER Complaint, Dyspep-
STA, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Con-
stipation, or Costiveness we cannot
cure with Liyerlta, the Up-to-Date
Little Liver Pill, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They. are
purely Vegetable and never fail to give
satisfaction. 25c. boxes contain 100
Pills, 1Oc. boxes contain 40 Pills, Sc.
boxes contain Is Pills. Beware CT
substitutions and limitations. Sent by
mail. Stamps taken. NERvITA MED
1cAL Co., Cor. Clinton and Jackson
Sts., Chicago, III. For sale by E. 7.
Whitehead e CO.; Druggists, Scotland
Neck. N. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13

"Pe-ru-na Drug Mig Co., Columbus, O.
"Gentlemen-Iha have used Pe-ru-na and
can gladly recommend it as being all
you represent. I wish that every man
who is in need of a good tonic could
know Of it. I would advise all such to
take it now, and am sure it would never
be regretted" A. T. Wimberly.
Pe-ru-na is an internal remedy-a
scientific remedy for catarrh. It cures
catarrh wherever located. Its cures
last. Pe-ru-na gives strength by stop
ping waste. BY saving the mucus it en-
riches the blood. By cleansing the
mucous membranes it preserves the
vital force
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13

PERRY DAVIS PAIN-KILL-lts val
liable properties as speedy cure Tor
main cannot fail to be generally appre-
c,ated, and no family should be with
ont it In case of accident, or sudden
attack of dysentery, diarrhoea or
cholera morbus Sold everywhere.
AVOID substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. frlce z'c'
and bOc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
TO The DEAF.

A rich lady, cured OF her Deafness
and Noises in the Head by DIR. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $lO,-
600 to his Inst.o cute, SO that deaf peO-
pie unable to procure the Ear Drums
may have them free. Address No.
9467-c. The Nicholson Institute, $50,
Eighth Avenue, New York, U. s. A.