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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Buy 4 & G. Corsets. For sale by,

Buy 4 & G. Corsets. For sale by,
3 n. i. JOSEY.
Dotted Flannel and fancy Silk (for
bhirt Waist). Spring wear is now be-
Ing shown al N. B.JUSEY'S store. Gail
md see them.
Our line of Black Dress goods is up
% date. Prices low. N.B.JOSEY.
Our spring stock of Dry goods, No
Hons and fancy goods are now ready for
Four inspection. Stock is complete
Ind up to date.
NIB. JOSEY.
Ladies, you should see the beautiful
Embroideries, Hamburgs, Torcaon
laces and all other Laces and Ham burgs
It prices low. n. B. JO5EY..
Everything in White Goods 6
ady. child Or baby may need can be
bund at -~~s N. B. JOSEY'S
Che=isss and Colbert cloths for
ladies Sklrts.-Can DE washed-p1ice
5c.-Can be had at
N. B. JOsEY'S.
Our stock of Ladies' Shoes for Spring
nd Summer wear is now on sale
We sell the best shoes on earth for
he money. N. B. JOSEY.
You should see our line of Nobby
ORES. goods for spring Weir.
N. B. JOSEY,
A beautiful line of Dre~s Patterns new
md Stylish just received at
B. JOSEY.
Hats! Hats Everything Stylish
bud Nobby this season-We have
Them. n. B. JOSEY.
Our up to date limo of white and
fancy Shirts are ready for your ,nspec-
hon. Prices low N. B. JOSEY
Boys and Children Clothing $50
Aults will sell cheap. Call and see
n. b. JOSEY.
Ribbons, Belts, Handkercbiefs and
a full line Of Yankee Notions at
N. B. JOSEY'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

EDWARDS & Co.-Edwards & Co. ad
yertise new spring goods in this issue
Read what they have to offer.
THURSDAY N1GHr.-Rev. J. A. Rood
will lecture on "Cuba and the War" al
Hobgood Thursday night for the bene
fit of the Methodist parsonage.
RETURNED TO THE CoUNTY.--Mr
Ferdinand Whitaker, who has been
prac.icing law in Monroe for mum.
Der of years, has returned to the coun
ty, and will practice law in Enfield.
SOLD HIS FARM.-Mr. w. T. Han.
cock has sold his river farm to Mr.
Albertson, owner of "looking-glass'
farm. The farm is very desirable
one and Mr.. Hancock received the
handsome sum of SC, 500 tor it.
A New ENTERPRIsE.-Mess. e.. A
Camp and Collin Gray have opened a
business that promises to be OF advant'
age to the community. 1t is the mar
ufacture of what is known as concrete
t. mbstones. Cali at G. A. Camps
store and see samples of the work which
will commend itself.
Much FARM WoRK.-Persons at the
court house Monday said there has
been much more work done on the
farms in the county than usual for this
season. This is good sign and with
the good spring weather which the
weather prophets promise the farmers
ought to be hopeful and happy.
MR.. r. r. OWEN DEAD.-News has
come that Mr.. &. r. Owen died in
Baltimore Tuesday. His remains will
be brought to Scotland Neck for In
tarment to-day (Thursday). The bu-
rial will occur In the Baptist cemetery
about 2o'clock, the body being brought
from Palmyra at II 80 O'Clock.
DEATH THE REAPER STILL IS
REAPING.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Notice..

By virtue OF the power vested in me
by certain Deed Of Mortgage, exc
.uted to me by w. H. Kitchin ana wife
and others which is of record in the
Register Of Deeds office OF Halifax
county, State Of North Carolina, in
book Sc, at page 27O, ! will, on the 9th
day of Aprii, 1901, In the town OF
Scotland Neck. N. c., sell at public
auction to the highest bidder tor cash,
the following described real estate,
lying In Halifax county, in raid State,
to-wit: That land known as the Bob
White and Harwell tracts. bounded by
the lands of Amanda House, by Deep
Greek, by tie lands of the late w. r.
Legeett, the old William Watson land,
the Nelson land and the land CORNER
ly) occupied bv Peter Anthony, con-
tanning $50 acres, more or less. being
that tract OF land generally called tho
Ben Savage place.
This the LIST day Of March, 1901.
ELI HOWELL,
3-7-5t Mortgage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Superior Court.

The March term OF Halifax Superior
court was held Monday. Judge Nc
Neill, of Lumberton, presided. It was
for civil causes only and the docket was
the shortest seen In Halifax county
for quite long time. Court conven
ed at the usual hour and by one O'Clock
the work was all done and the court
practically adjourned.
Most of the few cases on the docket
were either continued or compromised.
WhiIe Judge Mcneil seemed to
make good impression and was clever
and agreeable, the court did not last
long enough for him to become ac-
quainted with the people or even the
members OF the bar.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Resolutions of the Bar.


Last Monday during the first session
of Superior court In Halifax, Solicitor
w. e. Daniel addressed his honor,
Judge McNeill, and asked that con-
mittee OF five Be appointed from mem
bers Of the bar to draw up suitable
resolutions concerning the death OF
CAPT. w. H. Kitchin and Mr.. &. O.
Burton. Mr.. Dariel asked that ths
comnittee be appointed and given
until May court to present the resoln-
lions. Judge McNeill Indicated Mr..
Daniel as chairman of the .'comhittee
and said be would name the Others
later. Al Jrdge McNeill remained in
HALIFAX until Tuesday be named the
other members of the committee ani
they will present their resolutions Il
May court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

It has the record Of the greatest CO
tarrh remedy of the age"
Peruna is . specific in its operation
upon the mucous membrane. It is q
tonic that strikes at the root Of all ca.
tarrhal affections. It gives tone to the
minute blood vessels and the terminal
nerve fbres. Catarrh cannot exist long
where Peruna is used intslligsntly.
Peruna seeks out cararrh in all the hid.
den parts of the body.
Address the Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, O., for free catarrh book.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

GAS native born Cuban, serving as
postmaster in Porto Rico, I contracted
yellow fever and have been suffering
from the ill effects Of that dreadful dis
ease since my return home. I was adj
vised by . friend to use Peruna and 1
can speak in the highest terms of your
remarkable medicine. feel like new
man and shall take pleasure in recon-
mending it TO those similarly afflicted.
It is 3 fine tonic, and is in every way a
wonderful medicine. Peruna has be-
come Of national Importance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

A tonic is a medicine that gives tone
to some part of the system. There are
different kinds of tonics, but the tonic
mostneeded in this country, where ca
tarrh is SO prevalent, is a tonic that
operates on the mucous membranes.
Peruna is tonic to the mucous men,
branes Of the whole body. Itgives tone
TO the capillary circulation which con-
stitutes these delicate membranes.
Hon. J. E. Macias, recent postmaster
at Porto Rico, in letter from 1417~K
street, N. W., Washington, D. G. says /:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Welcome to the Bluebirds.

For some years the absence of blue
birds from this region has been notice
able. This season, however, few have
made their appearance, and it is a real
pleasure to see them. It makes one
feel like he is in the land and time of
his childhood. Welcome, bluebirds,
and may your departure again be long
delayed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
TAYLOR,
THE
Pioneer Grocer Of the Town

The first to undertake the
Exclusive Grocery Business
here six years ago, having,
weathered the storm thus
long while many competi-
tors have dropped in and
out) still solicits the patron
age of the good people of
the town and community.
Remember.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
MARCH WINDS.
SOME TOURISTS HAVE BEEN BLOWN HERE
WHILE OTHERS HAVE BEEN
BLOWN AWAY.


DR.. Julian Baker was here from Tar
boro Monday.
Mr.. M. A. Smith was here from SUI
folk this week.
Mr.. 4. Mcdowell has been to Kin.
ston this week.
Mr.. ]. E. Woodland went to Wash
ington Monday.
Mrs. w. J. Taylor is in Boy ton, Va.
visiting relatives.
Mr.. E. G. Shearin, Of Weldon, was
in town last week. ~
Mr.. W. B. White, OF Washington,
came up Tuesday.
Mr.. R. G. Allsbrook was over from
Tarboro this week.
Mr.. A. w. Outterbrldge spent day
in GreenvlIle last week.
Mr.. A. L. burlington has gone north
to purchase spring goods.
Mrs. P. G. Cohoon returned to her
home in Everetts Monday.
Mr.. G. J. Hunter, of Raleigh, was in
town last week on business.
Mr.. o. J. Moore spent Sunday visit
ing his parents in Whitakers.
Mrs. Chas. McNaughton returned to
her home In Everetts Monday.
Mrs. w. o. Bullock returned to her
home in Rocky Mount Thursday.
Mr.. w. S. Watson, of Hampton, Va,
has been here some days visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Mollie Haskell has returned
from visit to her daughter, in Nor
folk.
DR.. H. B. Fugerson, of Halifax, was
here last week on professional bust
ness.
Mrs. J. E. Bullock, of Conetoe, came
Monday to visit her mother, Mrs. P. J.
Madry.
Mrs. J. A. Vann, of Rich Square,
is here visiting her brother, Mr.. J. K.
Bolton.
Mrs. B. E. Pope returned Monday
from visit to her sister, in Martin
county.
Mr.. Mason Dunn has gone to EN-
porla, Va, where he goes to accept a
position.
Mrs. A. Oppenheimer is in Rocky
Mount visiting her son, Mr.. Moses
Oppenheimer.
Mrs. S. F. Dunn and little daughter
Bessie, went to Emporia, Va, Tu esday
to visit relatives.
Mrs. Bingham of Washington, D. c.,
is here visiting her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. G. w. Phelps.
Miss Minnie Russell went to Madi-
son Friday. She has been here visit
ing her sister, Mrs. o. Ryder.
Mr.. M. Hoffman, accompanied by
his son, Mr.. D. Hoffman, has gone
north to purchase spring goods.
Mrs. j. E. Wilkerson, of Belhaven.
is here visiting her relatives and many
friends, who are delighted to see her.
Mr.. ard Mrs. S. w. Morrisette, Mrs,
w. J. Battle and Miss Kittie Foster
left Monday for a trip north. Mr..
Morrlsette has gone to purchase goods,
Miss Foster has gone to study styles
in millinery, and Mrs. Morrisette and
Mrs. Battle will visit their father.
brothers and sisters in Providence,
r. ].
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Notice!

Having qualified 90 executrix OF the
last will and testament Of the late w.
H. kitchin, hereby notify all persons
having claims against the decedent to
present the same to me, or to my at
iorney, Claude Kitchin, on or before
March 10th 1902.
This March 18th 1901.
MARIA +. KITCHIN,
3-7-6t Executrix.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Mr.. L. Y. Montague Dead.

A telegram from Winston says that
Mr.. L. Y. Montague died at the hospi-
tai there Tuesday night at ten O'Clock.
He had been In falling health for more
than two years. He was brother to
Mesdames J. III. Lawrence and E. E.
billiard, OF this place.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
No commissioners Court.

The county commissioners did not
hold their usual monthly meeting Mon
lay. Chairman Pope was the only
member of the board present. Mr.. w
&. Harvey was sick and Mr.. J. w. Nor
Ellington was away from home.
They will hold meeting next Mon
day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

HF ANY RITES HAVE
occurred with any one at thu store
Tor the past ten days I trust same will
be excused. as I have been unavolda-
Big detained at home with very iii
ehlld. 1t O. K. TAYLOR.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
DEATH THE REAPER STILL Is
REAPING.
MR.. JACK PARKS.

At his home near CrOwells Mr.. Jack
Parks died Saturday March End, aged
about 20 years. His remains were buried
Sunday near his home. He was
we'll beloved by all and is said to have
had not single enemy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

The One Day C0sd xtures
For cold i'll the head and sore til roat ,r:e Kc1s
motifs Chocolates Laxative l.uin; &c. tie Is Cne
Day Gold Cure"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
MU1ES1

We have just received this morning
"Wednesday another shipment OF
khose extra fine Western Mules. One
pair weighs over twenty-three hundred
pounds. Others over thousand each.
They are fine. Good lot OF Horses and
Mules on hand here and at HObgood.
fCall on US. PRINCE & CO.,
Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
Taylor's
Grocery
Store

Is Strictly Headquarters
for anything in the way OF
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
as we'll as all kinds of Feed
Stuffs, etc, carrying the
most Complete Line Of any
house in the county. II yo1
are a visitor to our store
call again; if not, call on us
for anything you may desire
Country Produce Wanted
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
MR.. J. H. PONTON.

Mr.. J. H. PontOn died near Halifax
Friday night March LIST and was buried
Saturday. lie was u years old and for
many years had been familiar figure
ABOUT the cour. house. He was at one
time keeper of the county home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
MR.. c. H. B. HOWERTON.

Mr.. G.. H. B. Howerton died In Hal
lax Sunday night, March 3rd, and
-gas buried Monday afternoon. lie
was about 45 years old and left a wife
and several children. He was well
known and had many friends in the
county, especially in his own commun-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
TAYLoR's GROCERY STORE.

k0AVE YOUR TURKEYS AND
~ chickens from Cholera and Gape4
by using Climax Powders, sold at Tay
lor's Grocery Store. / haye used these
Powders for past i've years with Ecst
#pleasing results.
3-7-Jt u. X, TAYLOR.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
MRS. W. H. SLEDdE.

near Aurelian Springs Saturday night,
March 2, aged 81 years. Her remains
were inferred in the family burying
ground Sunday, the services being co J.
Quoted by Rev. NJ. Davis.
MR. ED. COX.
Mr.. Ed. Cox died at his home near
Hobgood Thursday night, February
18th, aged about 50 years.
MISS LATHAM.
Miss Malisea Latham died at the
home OF Mr.. JOS. L. Shields Sunday
nlght March 3rd, aged % years. Hsr
home was at Surry in Beaufort county,
to which place the remains were taken
Monday evening accompanied by Mr..
J. e. Woolard.
She had been living in Scotland
Neck only about SIX weeks and had
been sick most of the time since she
came.
MISS ANDERSON:
Miss Nancy Anderson died at the
home OF Mrs. Laura Hopkins Thursday
eight, February Goth, aged about %
years. Her home asin Edgecombe
county and the remains were taken there
Friday for interment. She had been
living here some time and had been
sick several weeks.
MR.. RUFFIN PIITMAN.
Mr.. Ruffin A. Pittman died at his
home near Whitake-s Chapel Monday
night, March 4tb, aged about "A years.
The remains were inferred Tuesday
a. Whitakers Chapel.
Mr.. PIttman was one of the best and
most beloved citizens OF his commun-
lty. About two years ago there was
scourge of fever in his family and he
buried two sons and two daughters.
He leaves wide circle of relatives and
friends TO mourn their loss in his death.
MRS. k L. WEEKS.
Last Friday morning HRS. x. l..
Weeks, after short illness, answered
the sum N ons to come over to the other
side. She went IN the midst Of her
days, being only twenty-six years Of
age. After married life OF about ten
years she leaves husband and two in
teresting little boys to feel the loss of q
good wife and mothers tender care
She was a member OF Dawson Baptist
church and adorned her profession by
life of loving service in hel
home and community. Her death
comes as a terrible crash into the little
home circle. Many friends JOIN in
sympathy for the stricken husband and
the little hnys.who hardly know what
they have lost. Z.
The One Day Cold Cure.
Cold in head and core throat cured by Xee
~,a6ff,a Chocolates fay.afixc Ginning. AZ easy Il
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

oAsToEE a.
.sassea, = The Kind You Haze Always P: :ss..
- n xzNE
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

II, ARD TINS-Blg supply Second
- Hand so lbs. Lard Cans on hand al
Zoe. each.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

MOUSE AND LIT FOR SALE.
"A Nv House and Lot on Main street
in Scotland Neck are for sale. For
prices and terms address me at Kins:cn,
N. G.. +. X. HASSEL4L
2-2l-4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

RIDE A "MONARCH" BICYCLE
"A and keep in front. High grade
Wheeis from $50 to SIS. Ali guaran-
iced. S. c. RAY, Agent,
Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

kNO lICE.-Persons in this communi
IA ty who have business of any kind
with Dr.. J. r. Pope, Or who owe him
any accounts, will please settle same
witi, me. J. ?. FU fRELL,
E2-7tf Scotland Neck, n. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07

The One Day Cold Cure.
Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine foa
cold in the head and sore ts.roet. Children tax,
..,-n like candy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-03-07
For Sale.

Asparagus and Ras oher-y Plants, May
Cherry aud Seeding Peach trses.
]. Y. SAVAGE.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-28


The melancholy days have come--the
saddest OF the year;
The carpets on the clothesline and in
cessant whacks we hear;
The holdings In the kitchen and the beds
are in the hall,
The pictures are upon the floor while
some one dusts the wall;
We eat cold meat and crackers from q
wabbly kitchen chair,
For this Is glad housekeeping time-so
s free from toll and care.
The neighbours line their windows and q
: hasty census take
Of all the bric-a-brac we have, and cal
/; culations make
II it was bought with ready cash or on
! installment plan:
We rescue our provisions from the hasty
= garbage man.
And life is gay and careless-like, II
makes one want to roam
70 HE away-because the folks are
Z cleaning house at home.
The melancholy days are here-the days
Of soap and dust,
Stove polish daubs and tableware
/ there's pie on Wagner's bust
Piano holds some frying pans-the bath
tubs filled with books
The women folks-ah! who could tell
who they are by their looks?
Sing hey! The glad housekeeping time
the time of dust and soap!
1t is gladstone sight to see-through a
big telescope.
Baltimore American.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-28
FLArHEAD COUNTY WON.

/X~HE STATE LAND leasing ball is still rolling merrily
II and the prospects excellent for continued n
tertanment the expense of the former members
Of the board commissioners The decision of
the the school lands in Flat
Flathead county leasing system stopped and
thrown open for settlement. the desired
suit the enterprisng of Flathead county went to
Helena and appeared before
and urged that Flathead county be given opportunity
to keep in line with the of the state and that
the settlers attracted to the fertile region within its bor
ders be allowed purchase the school lands located within
the county, and make their The citizens
Of Fahead county got what they AFTER the state
state land board point and yielded to the per-
suasion Of the confident residents progressive
western section of the state.
In the light disclosures respecting
leasing system in the Of Montana is small wonder
that the control of the lands decided
the old system Of land leasing The enerprsng
Of the northern part of Montana have sounded the
alarm and warned the people of the state of the evils
ing out of the system of land leasing carried by the
state board The Benton River Press and the Great Falls
Tribune have devoted to showing the scandals of
the land department of the state until the people of northern
Montana have become fully the dangers of
perncious system. That there will be other and further
disclosures in connecting with land leasing in this
there but little doubt The who responsible for
the conditions that have existed should be held to the
Of the state The of northern Montana
have performed distinct service the people of
in unmasking the crooked methods of the leasing
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-28
THE AMENDED CRIED.

AYOw THAT THE Presbyterian general assembly has
~ decided that the creed needs revision end has
- taken the necessary steps toward revising the
declaration Of faith the subject will prob
ably be allowed to time. AS matter oe fact
the movement begun carried by the members Of
Presbyterian church not Of such great impor
to merit the public attention given it. The SUBJ
quiet way by the Presbyterian denomina
tion merely matter Of adding to the creed Of
the church explicit declarations of faith which had
been omitted when Westminster confession for
mulated. involved radical change and neither took
ground the position formerly
occupied by the most Intelligent Of the membership
Presbyterian confession of faith prepared
subjects Of Importance which not
touched upon. Now, conditions having changed in the
meantime, why the church should not
in explicit what its belief the
points that avoided in earlier day.
1t is suspected that the revision would
have been successful long not for the fact
that members the church adverse attracting
public declaration Of
faith necessary course alege that the
technically faulty before its revision
would appear The members of the church went about
the work of creed revision is systematic Each
state presbyry consulted in the matter and it
plain at that overwhelming sentiment Of the
church membership inclined revision. The only
the leaders in Presbyterian suffered
from the widespread notorety their action
endured, however. for the laudabe purpose
tering the condition Of church. and when Is all
the Presbyterians notice
to the church has been productive of great dis
comfort In fact the confident busness-ke in which
the work Of creed revision done, challenged
the admiration of aymen and WILL beyond question, be
of benefit to the church.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-28

Bowlen to see to the immediate needs
OF the distressed woman. But "Calam.
ity" had recovered from her sleep and
took matters into her own hands. Defy
Ing the ravages of disease she walked
out OF the place and could not be found
when the citizens inquired for her. Il
was learned later that she boarded the
evening special for Billings.
Here's a tale Of the border for writ
ers of western fiction to embellish with
their facile pens" said the Butte man.
II have yet to see a more peculiar WON.
an. She has the wild free Life Of the
west in her veins. As the bunch grass
passed out Of sight when civilization
began its march across the west, 20 the
type of western woman like Calamity
Jane Is going and will never come again.
She has the spectacular air Of the bor-
derland about her, and no matter what
she does or where her grave is made
when she comes to die, her memory wilt
be recalled with many pleasant word
by the men of the west"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-28
CALAMITY" WAS SLEEPING.

In the meantime the report got about
the street that Calamity was IN need
of assistance. Charley Bowler heard
about 1t and said he would give $50
toward subscription for seeing that
she was properly cared for. He said that
no matter what kind Of a life "Calam-
ity" had led. she had given many poor
devil her last cent and that as long as
he had cent she should not be neg
lected.
Eyes. SIR" remarked another citizen,
"that woman has never turned her back
to friend or stranger in want. No
one will ever know the length of her
charitable actions. She doesn't go about
with trumpet telling about what she
has DONE"
Mayor Larkin. Roger Fleming. W. A.
Talmage and other prominent citizens
quickly seconded the motion Of Mr..