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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Struck Down With a Cotton Hoe.

Last Friday while Mr.. Jack Sears
and colored man named George Berry
were working in the field together a
few miles from town, they became in
volyed in quarrel when Berry struck
down Mr.. Sears with cotton hoe.
Berry Immediately fled. Some one
near by soon found the white man I'M
conscious and took him home.
The matter was soon made know In
Scotland Neck. A company of several
went IN search of the negro and search
ed for him al! night, but could not
find him. He was rapidly tracked to
a tree bnt by some means could not be
located. Next day Berry was found,
arrested and brought to Scotland i eek.
He was tried before Justice J. A. Perry
and sent to Jail. He made a full con-
lesion. but said he and Mr.. Sears were
ouarrellng and Sears was trying to
strike him and he struck in self-de-
Tense.
Sears head was badly cut with the
hoe, the skull being broken, and the
last report from him said that he
would probably die.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Home Wedding.

At the home Of the brides mother
Mrs. E. L. Draughan, of Edgecombe
county, at 2 80 p. M, Thursday, june
q, Miss Blanche Draughan was mar
ried to Mr.. Henry T. King, of Green
vile, Rev. J. J. Harper, of Smithfield
performing the ceremony.
1t was quiet wedding, only few
friends of the families being present.
The bridal party came to Scotland
Neck and took the afternoon train tc
Greenville, where Mr.. and Mrs. King
make their home. A reception wa.
rendered them by Mr.. and Mrs. r. w
King.
The bride is QUE OF Edgecombe's &C
complished and attractive daughters
and has host of friends and admirers
in this community.
The groom is editor of Kings Week
ly and is we'll known in Eastern Caro-
lima and other parts of the State.
They have the good wishes and con
CALCULATIONS OF host of friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

How many women feel equal to a
dive below the watery deep? How
many of them have the nerve for it ?
Very few.
Almost every woman suffers from
weakened condition Of the mu-
cous membrane that lines her body
and this saps her vitality and energy.
She is filled with nervous terrors
and does not find life worth living.
She is told she he's dyspepsia or
"fen1ale weakness when in reality
nothing ais her but catarrl, or i'll
lammation OF the delicate lining of
her organs.
She needs Pe-ru-ra and nothing
else. 1t is the only medicine rec
essary to restore her strength.
What's the use Of dragging through
life half alive when Pe-ru-na will
bring back all its pleasure? This
medicine is a tonic for the whole
body, and there is no doubt at all
but that you need it, for it is the
one real cure for al troubles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

Mr.. A. M. Riddick died at his home
in this place at 10 o'clock Thursday
night June q, aged 40 years. He had
been sufferer for some months and
his death was not unexpected.
A few weeks ago he returned from q
visit to Williamson and was unable to
get out of his room-afterwards.
Mr.. Riddick had been a resident OF
Scotland Neck for several years and had
many friends here and in the commun-
ity. He leaves wife and four sons,
the Oldest being about II years old.
During his illness he had the best of
medical atten ton and the faithful
watch care of tender and loving wife
and others, and everything possible
was done for his comfort and reliet
from suffering.
The remains were inferred Friday at.
ternoon in the Baptist cemetery, Rev
M. L. Kesler conducting the services.
The sympathy OF the entire COM
munity goes out to the widow and
children in their great sorrow and sad
affection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
A Pleasant House Party.

For some days Miss Huidah Josey has
been giving a most delightful house
party complimentary to her friends,
Misses Mary and jamie Taylor, Jessie
Brewer, of Wake Forest, and Miss Mat
tie Grimes, of Bethel.
Together with the young people OF
Scotland Nock they are having de-
lightful time. The visiting ladies are
clever, lovely and accomplished and
possess just the qualities to make them
selves favorites with all they meet.
Miss Brewer is skilled pianist and
with the various accomplishments of
other the guests it is most enjoyable
occasion.
Scotland Neck is place OF much
gaiety during summer, and all that
come are sure to depart with the kind
est regards for their hosts, and most
pleasant recollections of the time spent
here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Two Days in Rocky Mount.

The editor Of THE COMMONWEALTH
with wife and children, took little
outing last week and spent two days
in attendance upon the Roanoke Bap-
fist Union in Rocky Mount.
We were most Hospitality entertain
cd in the very pleasant homo of Mr..
and Mrs. George L. Parker, who as host
and hostess are blessed with the happy
faculty OF making all their guests feel
welcome and perfectly at home. Mr..
and Mrs. Parker are most highly es.
teemed by their neighbors and towns
people at home, who are meyer surpris-
ed at the pleasure which the guests OF
these good people experience In being
in their home.
The Union was very pleasant and
| profitable one, the attendance being
good and the addresses and the sermons
coming up to high standard.
TWAS peculiarly pleasant to his friends
here to see how the Rocky Mount peo-
pie OF all classes gladly welcomed
amongst them Rev. M. L. Kesler, who
was pastor Of the Baptist church there
less than year ago.
The present pastor of the Baptist
church there, Rev. w. N. johnson, Is
much loved and is doing a most ex-
cellent work. Under his ministry the
church building is being materially en-
larged and improved.
Rev. I. S. CrutcnfeId, who spent
last year in Scotland Neck, is pastor of
the North Rocky Mount Baptist
church, and he is as popular there as
he was In Scotland Neck, which Is say
ing much for him.
Rocky Mount as town has made
rapid strides during the past few years.
Pleasing developments are seen On ev-
cry hand. They have water works, are
putting Ill frst-ciass sewerage system,
are preparing to open graded school
soon, and have the air Of progressive
enterprise on all sides.
1t was quite pleasant to meet num-
Der OF old friends there, both those
living in Rocky Mount and those COM
ing from elsewhere. We have always
found Rocky Mount people clever and
whole-souled in the highest degree
and from observations made during
this visit they seem to be growing in
these graces as we'll as in other things
1t has not been our lot to 0e more
pleasantly and Hospitality entertained
anywhere, and we shall long revert to
the occasion with peculiarly pleasant
recollections.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Dunn-Roberson.

At the home of the brides father,
Mr. w. p. Robertson, who lives q few
miles from town, on Wednesday June
26. at IL O'Clock, a. M, Miss Lena
Robertson was married to Mr.. b. Dunn
Rev NJ. l.. Kesler performing the cere-
noony. 1t was quiet home wedding,
there being only few friends OF the
contracting parties being present to
witness the marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn LETT Tor Enhsio
where they will make their future
home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
the applicants should not receive their

the applicants should not receive their
license.
| Mr.. Dunn followed in stirring
speech, denying In the outset Mr.. Hills
position that it was not a question Of
sentiment or religion, but purely bust
ness. Mr.. Dunn said the question had
both sentiment and religion, morality
and business,
He spoke eloquently and forcefully
for the protection of the $50 young
women who go to Llttleton Female
College and he pleaded for the proper
consideration of the toll and prayers
of the parents of these young girls as
they send them up from all parts of
Eastern Carolina and other sections of
the State.
AS to the ridicule which was cast at
the W. G. T. U. convention by the
placing of flag upon little dog, MIR.
Dunn said that if the State liquor
dealers association should meet in the
town of Littleton, the good temperance
people of the town would show them
every reasonable courtesy and in no
way cast ridlcule upon them. He drew
the contrast with telling effect.
He appealed to the com missioners to
refuse the license, and spoke of public
sentiment in case they should grant
the license.
Mr.. E. L. Travis closed the argu-
ments in strong speech for the saloon
men. He opened by. saying that Mr..
Dunn would seem to try to drive the
commissioners to refuse the license
with threat of public sentiment but
he thought the board of commissioners
were men of sufficient independence
to do right regardless OF public senti-
ment.
Mr.. Travis denied that the act of
1887 applied to Halifax county, but
only to the Warren county direction
from Littleton Female College. He
showed that there are 275 voters in
Littleton township, but only 80 names
of the 8S on Mr.. Rhodes petition were
residents of Halifax county, but lived
across the line in Warren county.
ct was interjected by some one that
the voters outside of the corporate
limits of the town had not been can
vassed tor petitioners, or a larger num-
Der than 80 would haYe been on the
petition.)
The question was we'll argued on
either side, and at the conclusion of
Mr.. Trayis' speech the commissioners
retired to decide the question. While
they we're comforting county attorney,
D. Bell was with them.
In about fifteen or twenty minutes
they returned. Chairman Pope an
nounced their decision as follows:
Gentlemen, we have no remarks to
offer on this matter. We simply de-
cline to grant the license"
This ended the contest and the COM
missloners promptly took up other
business.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
A SPRING ride.
The Cola Days Have Gone, Balmy
Spring With It's Beauty
Has Come.

Everybody is looking forward to tho
pleasure for a co M Il o II L A B J. r
DRIV L. Many are thinking of
purchasing a nice Buggy. The under
signed can furnish you a nice HOME
MADE BUGGY that will equal If not
surpass any Buggy you can buy for the
price from %4G.25 up. Buggies on
hand all the time. First-class repair
ing done. Neat work and reasonable
charges.
Ready to serve the public,
w. A. BRANTLEY.
Scotland Meek, N. G.
So .t,n.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

II wish to truthfully state to you
and the readers of these lew lines that
your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is without
question, the best and only cure for
dyspepsia that l have ever come in
contact with and l have used many
other preparations. John Beam, West
Middlesex, Pa" No preparation equals
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as it contains
all natural dlgestants. It will digest
all kinds of TODD and can't help but do
you coed. E.. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
IT SAVED HIS LIFE.

Hon. J. A. Oates, Mayor of Dunn.
N. G.. says, II am sure DR.. Worthing-
tons Remedy saved my life. 1t was
prescribed for me in very severe case
of cramp collie by DR.. Armstrong OF the
Confederate Army IN 1853, and it gave
me instantaneous relief. Since that
day have used it continuously and
think it the greatest remedy on earth
and should be kept in every home
Price 25c at E. r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Tobacco Flues!

N'.th our limited supply OF
,bacco Flue Iron, we can
Irnish only a few custo-
ler> this aSOn. First
omes first served, and the
ooner YOU come the better.
r. G. JOsEY & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
SHE DIDN'T WEAR A MASK.

But her beauty was completely hid
den by sores, blotches and pimples till
she used Buckien's Arnica Salve. Then
they vanished as all Eruptlons. Fever
Sores. Bolls, Ulcers, Carbuncies and
FeIons from Its use. lnfalllble Tor
Cuts. Corns, Burns, Scalds and Piles
Cnre guaranteed. 35c at E. T. White
head & Cos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Seventy-F1ve Granted Pensions.

The pension board, consisting of S.
M. Gary, chairman, Mess. W. F. Par
ker, George Gillian and J. B. Brickell,
was in session in Halifax Monday.
They considered number of applica-
tions by ex-Confederate soldiers of the
county, and granted pensions to Is
persons. Of this number 81 we're
widows of ex-Confederate soldiers. They
receive anywhere from $50 to $3.50 an
nually, according to the condition and
needs OF each pensicner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

| Dir. B3GGs.--Dr. J. D. Briggs, OF VIII
amston. was elected first vice-presldent
ftbe Dental Association at Morehead
Ply last week.
CoNFuNENTARY TO Mr.. DUNN.-At
he North Carolina Bar Association at
forehead last week Mr.. W. A. Dunn
tas elected one Of the y.ce-presiden:s
II the Association.
DR.. LIyERNoN A DELEGATE.--At the
Nate Dental Association last week DR..
!. c. Liyermo II was elected delegate
the \ ational Dental Association to
De held in Milwaukee.
FIRST CoTroN BLooM.-Mr. w. II.
'teptoe has distanced all the other far
lefs in putting IN the first cotton
com. He has sent one to this office
aich he pu led Tuesday July End.
s. BelieylngDr Seth Arnoid's Balss m
reliable remedy fer all bowel dis
Fders, we hereby guarantee every 25c
ottle sold hy Us to give satisfaction or
poney refunded, E. T. Whitehead &
b.
CECRCH Observation-Disclosures Prim-
I've Baptist church near town has
cen recently painted. Also a nice
eople las been built on the church,
% the general appearance has been
faaty improved.
Fun Administrations who have
he ar. Of successful angling have been
iloyIns the sport at the mill ponds
Inc community recently, and fine
a'ch OF fish has been the result OF
eFeral aiternoon outings.
NEWLY PA!NTED.-The news gatherer
LIE COMMONWEALTH reports that
e blowing houses haye been recent
painted r. E. Hancock's residence,
Il. Wommack's residence, J. S. Bow
Is residence, L. c. Josey's residence,
an. s. Josey's residence.
Mrs. BoiToN's ACCIDENT.--Last
hur~day evening as Mrs. J. X. Bolton
Is Walking on the railroad track near
ae Scotland Neck cotton mills, she
ned between the crossties, tell and
0se her ankle. The accident was
Ky painful, bat she is getting on
Fsrsen.
eaFDULE CHANGED.--The schedule
y Inc Scotland Neck road has been
'''ged. The train passes Scotland
-'efS going north now at 10 :l6 a. m.
''a eturning arrives at 8 :OS p. IN. 1t
a'es Weldon at 5 o'clock p. ~, and
'ahiax 10. The new schedule went
D'o effect last Monday.
"oSE To KINsTON.-Ihe following
''ss went to Kinston Tuesday to play
''Se ball: Il. G. Dunn, Albion Dunn,
'eS. Neal and Gussie Hoffman, Of
s'''and Neck Qulnton Gregory, Will
s'uher, Ed Tillery, of Halifax Messrs
'''io~ay, Hart and Cheshire. OF Tar.
!, w. They were also accompanied by
- hobgood, OF Oxford, who Is visit
" the Mess. Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

Miss Matte Grimes. of Bethel, il
here visiting Miss Huldah Josey.
Mrs. z. G. Cohoon came up from
Everetts Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. ]. Frank Brinkley went to Ur-
bana, Va, Sunday to visit his wife.
Misses Minnie and Bessie Gray are
IN Tarboro visiting friends and re!a-
tives.
Miss Margie kesler went to Bryson
City Saturday to teach for the sum-
mer.
Mrs. VIII Milton, of Tallahassee, Fla.
is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. Amanda
Ferrall.
Mrs. B. /. Allsbrook has gone to
Norfolk to visit her daughter, Mrs. C.
II. Bell.
Miss Rebe Bishop, of Wilmington,
has been here some time visiting her
relatives.
Mrs. Lyman, OF Hamilton, is here
visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. T. But
ierworth.
Miss Rosa Garris returned TO her
home IN Hamilton Thursday after a
visit to relatives.
Mr.. J. Wilson Whitehead, of Gibson,
came last week to visit his people in
this community.
hiss Virginia Brown returned to her
home i'll Greensboro to-day after visit
to Miss ONE Dunn.
Miss Lula White returned to her
home in Rocky Mount Friday after d
yist to relatives here.
Mrs. c.. T. Burroughs and little friend
Miss Arab Davis, returned from a
visit to Ayden Thursday.
Misses jamie and Mary Taylor and
Jessie Brewer, OF Wake Forest, are here
visiting Miss Hu!da Josey.
Misses Mary, Fannie ard Meade
Phelps left Wednesday for the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Andrews, Of
Hamilton, were here Friday attending
the funeral Of Mr.. A. NJ. Eiddick.
Miss Anna Mills returned to her
home in Wake Forest Saturday alter a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Claude Kitchln.
Mrs. Oscar Riddick and children re-
turned to their home in Wake Forest
Monday after visiting her parents IN
this community.
Mrs. J. E. Woolard and children
left Saturday for Morehead city Tor
some days. Then they will go to
Virginia Beach and other resorts.
Miss Mamie BaIsbaugh, OF Illinois,
is here visiting Mrs. John Coughenour.
She was accompanied by Master Her
bert Cougnenour VINO IS visiting his
father.
Miss Annie Perry, who has been
here some time visiting her annts,
Mesdames L. w. Bagley and N. B.
Josey, lett Monday Tor her home in
Wake Forest.
Mess. B. J. Pulley, e. w. King, J.
F. King and Miss Mary King, OF Green
Vile, came up to attend the marriage
Mr.. H. Z. King and Miss Blanche
Draughan last week.
Prof. L. Il. Mills, OF Wake Forest, is
here on visit TO his daughter, Mrs
Claude Kitchln. Prof. Mills is quite
a favorite with our people and they are
always pleased to see him.
Mess. N. Riggs, r. f. Hancock, Rev
NIL. Kesler and Mr.. e. f.. Hilliard
aud family attended the Baptist Union
at Rocky Mount Saturday aud Sun
day and reported a pleasant time.
Miss Mary Purefoy left for her home
at Wake Forest few days ago alter
visit to friends here. She said she was
pleased with Scotland Neck, and Scot
land Neck people were we'll pleased Will
her.
Miss Clara Powell, who has beeI
trimmer for Mrs. A. M. Rlddick tnl'
season, lei! Monday for her home II
Maryland. She is clever and ACCOM-
plisbed lady and made many irieno
here who hold her il hign esteem.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
Money Found.

A bill of money was for.nd at the
stofIiee in Scotland Neck a few DAYS
D. The loser can get it by satisfac
lily Identifying 1t ARD paying Tor this
vertisement. Apply to TIE Gem
yWE4LIH office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

ED-TRUsTwoRTHY MEN AND
women to trayel and advertise for cid
established house of solid financial
standing. Salary $3.50 year and ex-
penses, all payable in cash. No can
wasting required. Give references and
enclose self-addressed Stamped en-
velope. Address, Manager, 355 Caxton
Building, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04
House for Rent.

Large four-room house for rent, with
tchin In yard. One half mile from
j.n, opposite cemetery. Plenty Of
ait and fine water. Coolest and
ralthjest place IN this vicinity. Pos
|ssl0H can lie had Aug. 1st. Apply to
MRS. BEN SMITH.
eotand Neck, n. c., July 1st.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

ca SToEEA.
$. 'h' l'hs Kind You aam k!says Bought
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-07-04

Dir. GGs.--Dr. J. D. Briggs, OF VIII
amst0n. was elected first vice president
ftbe Dental Association at Morehead
ttY last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-14
RE0RGANIzE MILITIA
Secretary of War Recommends
That State Troops be Placed
Under Federal Control.
SPECIAL TRAINING FOR OFFICERS
To Receive Same Instruction as
Those in the Regular
Army.

One of the principal features of the
annual report of the secretary of
war, which will be made public short
ly, relates to the question of n reor-
ganizat ton of the National Guard of
the country. Secretary Root has de-
cided to cover this subject in a gen
eral way in the annual report, and.
while he Will discuss the necessity
for some action by congress looking
to the reorganization of the militia
ii is said that he has practically de-
termined not to make any specific
recommendations as to how this leg
islauon should be framed.
Secretary Root will make recon-
mendations looking to bringing the
state troops and two regulars to-
gether in joint maneuvers on the
great camp grounds of instruction to
be provided, and he will also make
recommendations for giving militia
officers every facility TO secure the
practical training and instruction of
regular officers.
This. however. does not touch the
special subject of a reorganization
of the militia regiments by which
national government in time of war
and by which their relation to the
national government will be more
clearly defined. That question of
status has remained undetermined
for hundred years or more, and
every attempt to secure Legislation
defining the relations between the
state militia and the national govern
ment has met with failure when
brought before congress.
More Liberal Appropriations
While it is acknowledged by
great many National Guard officers
that some kind of legislation is
needed the question of what form
such legislation shall take is much
disputed. 1t is said that the war de-
parrment officials are convinced that
it is essential to bring the militia
more under federal control, but
careful inquiry by the war depart
ment has developed a great deal of
opposition to this view.
Those persons who have favored
plan bringing the militia under the
more direct control of the federal
are also advocates of
more liberal appropriations by con-
gress of federal money for the sup
port of the state militia organiza
lions.
They claim that if the state organ
izations would agree upon form of
Legislation by which the government
can be able to secure the services of
the National Guard it will be found
that the nation would be more liberal
in the expenditure of money to build
up the state organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-14
COMMANDER OF
THE STATE UNION VETERANS

The Union Veterans union met yes
terday in Lippincott Memorial hall
at the Soldiers Home, in Quincy.
The Woman's Relief Corps is also
in session there.
y camp fire was held at the Sol
diers' Home last night at which Gov
Yates was the principal speaker
At the business session of the en-
campment the following officers
were elected:
Division Commander. w. Nor
gan, Moline.
First Department Commander.
f: Jewett, Lincoln.
Second Department Commander
t. p. Murdoch, Chicago.
Executive Committee-Wil Ar
abaugh, Geneseo; Peter O'Connor,
Quincy; William Tate, Galesburg;
Hamfin, Ottawa; f. II. Dib-
BILE, Peoria; J. w. Parker, Moline; +.
p. Bartlett, Springfield; Sol Smith,
Peoria; c. II. Crekoch, Chicago; j. f.
Marley, Chicago; Charles Carr. Chi
cago; James NJ. Fowler. Marion; II.
c. Markee, Quincy; f. w. Sutton.
Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-14
NOW RELIEVED
d., II. 1. & y. w. Settles Suits and
Begins Track Laying
Operations.

All was activity on the river front
west of the D., II. 1. e. y. w. freight
depot today. Lines were run and a
gang of men began laying track to
connect the lines of the Northwest
ern on the places where operations
had been stayed for months by the
pending injunction suits, to enable
the trains to run all the way from
the Crescent bridge to the passenger
station, thus avoiding the delay of
backing into the station from the
Peoria lines, as has been necessary
since the granting of the temporary
injunction against the company.
All this was the result of the set
Element of the claims against the
minors, was brought to naught by
ton pending against the company
by holders of agrarian rights along
the right of way in this city. Those
with whom terms were made are
Thomas Gowling, j. NJ. Beardsley.
Moses Iglehart. $. 5. Hull, Stelck
heirs and Johanna Einsley and the
total amount paid for the right of
way i'm front of property held by the
above was about $4,000. Notice of
the withdrawal of the suits was made
yesterday afternoon by the attorney
for the plaintiffs, j. T. Kenworthy.