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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
County School Notes.
By Supt. N. G. Macdonald
Teachers examination Aug. % and 80.

Teachers examination Aug % and 80.
Reading circle examination Aug. 30.
Mckinley school district held its first
election Wednesday, July 30. At this
election the following we're elected:
Directors, A. L. Perry. William Russell,
John Smith. and Treasurer, Geo
Cochrane. The board organized with \.
L. Perry as president, and Fred Borusky
as clerk.
The following is the enumeration OF
children OF school age in the county for
the current school year:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
Additional Local News.

Kelly sells the celebrated "Kabo"
straight front corset.
For the best corduroy pants on earth
for $500, 90 to c. j. Kellys store.
Hlck says we have no need to look for
frost until tine end OF August is here.
Headache or glasses which will it be-?
A. o. Void, optlcian, Langdon, N. D.
{. J. Kelly is spending the week in ST.
Paul adding a number OF latest lines to
his stock OF fall goods.
Bank statements recently issued show
the amount on deposits in Langdon
banks at that time as being $780,
991.52.
Mrs. /. Dawson came down from Ores
den on Monday and is spending the week
visiting the family OF Deputy Treasurer
Joseph Power.
The remnant oiOld Glory flying at half
mast from the flag staff over the court
house needs looking after or it may
blow away altogether some day.
VIM. Plummer is now looking forward
to the early return OF his wife and her
mother, Mrs Sanderson. from their visit
to Scotland. They sailed from Glasgow
on Tuesday.
Deputy Auditor John Machon reached
home yesterday from Calgary, N. W. IT,,
where he visited his brother and met
several old timers from this county now
located there
Z. McEune. president OF the Langdon
Implement Co., has i'll view plans for the
building OF an opera house and public
hall. The site considered most favorable
is the corner lots on Oak and Fourth
street.
The council met Monday evening with
Alderman McGauyran presiding in abb
sence OF Mayor Mclean. Aside from the
ordinary routine business the council
was mainly engaged in striking the levy
for the assessment OF the coming year.
The result of the election of officers at
the first town meeting held last Tuesday
IN the newly organized township OF
Boyd is given below as furnished at the
Auditors office: Supervisors, John
brooks, chairman, r. Taylor, ]. Nc
hecnn''; assessor, Chns. Boyd; clerk, Il.
a. .)ubrud; treasurer August Bergen
son; justices CT the peace, Geo. Kneadler,
ID. Birnell; constablcs, Chris. Seivert,
Charles Cissner.
Fargo Call: N. d. Gagnier, or "Old
Gag. as he is familiarly known among
the printers OF Fargo and bIoorehead, has
been Ill for the last two years with in
fiammatory rheumatism. He has fought
against The insidious disease with all the
means at bis command, but it's grip has
not been broken. His physicians have
directed him to seek q milder climate.
But Gag" by energy and thrift. and by
the aid OF bis good wife has accumulated
considerable property in the way OF real
estate and personal property, and this
must be disposed OF before he leaves, for
IL takes money to ''seek mlIder climate"
Now, this property consists of house
and lot in Fargo worth $500 and lot
6ox3OO valued at 5000. There is also
piano with harp mandolin and and banjo
attachments valued at $3.50; fine gold
watch OF finest make, worth $500, besides
other property aggregatlng in value
ABOUT 5000, the total reaching the figure
OF S3,l25. On Nov. 10Th, 1902, Mr.
uagnler IS going to give party at
stones Hall, Fargo at which an elegant
lunch will be served. Tickets for this
party may to obtained from any one Of
'he following named gentlemen for TIE
price OF 81 90 and they will give full
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07

FOR hail insurance sec Farrell G Burke
agents OF the farm department Of the St.
Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. THIS
As the company that has been in business
ZOE over thirty years and has ALWAYS paid
It's losses promptly. 1t you don't believe
1t ask the farmers who have been,ha;led
out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07

ngdon, North Dakota, Au9uss 2, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
SOHAL s ss,;Srs
" ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
leAuNepo

SOWING TOBACCO BEDs-A farmer
said day or two ago that now is a
good time to prepare tobacco plant
beds.
'INE Hoe Sometime ago Mr.. X
Allsl'rook killed hog 10 months old
which weighed when dressed 4l5
pounds.
WILL PREACH SUNDAY NIGHT
Rev. Mr., Monroe, of Weldon, pastor OF
Nahaia Presbyterian church, will
preach In Fatrell's opera house Sun
day night, January Goth.
HANDSOME CALENDARs-The editor
# THE COMMONWEALTH has received a
ackage of handsome calendars sent
nut by the Union Central Life Insur-
lnce Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. Call
by and get one and if you wish the
best lie insurance policy for the least
money, we can give it to you in the
Union Central.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Died at the Orphanage.

Little Linwcod Parks, whose mother
lives at Spring Hill, died at the Baptist
Orphanage at Thomasvllle few days
'yo The following appeared in Chair
t. and Children:
"Llnwood Parks came to the Or
pha ,age about three years ago, deli
cate child five years of age. He con-
tracted case of roseola, and afterward.
f rheumatism, which latter disease re-
suited in his death Sunday morning
shortly after four O'Clock. His suffer
ing was intense, and he retained his
CONSCIOUSNESS almost to the very end.
In the midst of great suffering Satur-
day, he turned to the gentle woman
whose ministry was as tender as a
mothers, and said: Mrs. Boone, I
love YOU Frequently through the
day he called to his papa who has
oeen dead for years. Just before be
lied he exclaimed Mama, mama,
.ome and take me up there Who
IAN say that the child did not have a
-unburst of the heavenly vision before
MS spirit took his flight? A tender
aud sweet funeral service was held In
the chapel on Sunday afternoon, con-
tucted by pastor Thomas. 1t was the
tirst he has held at the Orphanage.
The child had everything that love
md skill could suggest. The maIady
reached his heart. The call came and
he could not stay. His little brother
aud sister, who are here, and his strick-
30 mother, who lives in HALIFAX coun-
y, have the tenderest sympathy of all
.ur people. Monday afternoon we
tpilowed the BODY to the little cemetery
i" the hillside, where AFTER LIES fitiul
ever he sleeps welP."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Yes, We Like The Children,

The Orphanage has enjoyed the
weekly visits Of several copies of THE
COMMONWEALTH the bright and clean
paper of Scotland Neck, for years
Editor billiard is very kind and
thoughtful.-Charity and Children.
The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
visited the Orphanage at Thomasvllle
some years ago, and became 90
much attached to the children and
they seemed to like The COMMON
WEALTH so we'll, we have been sending
a copy to each enc of the homes ever
since, copy to the General Manager
and an exchange with Charity and
Children. And We are glad to do 80 If il
is in any way comfort, entertainment
or instruction to the orphans there.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
DR.. Clark Grand Master,

At the annual meeting of Masons in
Raleigh last week DR.. H. I. Clark, OF
Scotland Neck, was elected Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge, and his
many friends appreciate the high hon
or conferred upon him.
The News and Observer paid DR..
Clark the following handsome COM
pIiment:
"The new Grand Master, DR.. II. I.
Clark, has long been known as one OF
the best and brightest Masons In the
State. His devotion to Masonry, bis
knowledge of the foundations upon
which it rests, his zeal for its growth
and honor have endeared him to bis
brethren who are delighted to do him
honor. As man and as a Mason he
is worthy Of the position to which he
has been called"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
WAS HE MURDERED?

Later Mr.. Dunn says he found what
he thought was clot of blood on the
floor. A large number of colored pee
pie joined Mr.. Dunn in the hunt for
the old man Sunday but did not find
him. They found what seemed to be
the tracks of man and woman going
from near the old mans house across
the fields to the woods and returning.
Mr.. Dunn says that Isaac had some
twenty-five or thirty dollars, and some
have surmised that perhaps the old
man was killed tor his money.
It was found that everything in his
house was just as he was accustomed
to leave it. The little extras which
were given him at Christmas, such as
peanuts, candy, and the like, we're just
as the old man had been keeping them.
Take it all In all, it is quite mys-
terious disappearance and is such that
it would justify thorough Investigation
some persons who have been to the
place and taken In the situation think
that old man Isaac was io1cibly taken
from his house, even If be was not
killed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
a Handsome Monumen Mt.

A handsome monument has beer
placed over the grave OF Capt. w. II.
K,tchin In the Baptist cemetery. 1t
is II feet high, Is feet at the base and
bears. besides the dates of his birth and
death and marriage, the following in
cyiption 81 am the resurrection and
the life." On the front are engraved
the Masonic emblems, the square and
C uni ass and the letter "G".
The monument is OF fine marble
and was placed by the Cockade City
Marble Works, of Petersburg, Va, OF
which G.. NJ Walsh is proprietor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Not Moving off Very Fast.

A merchant in Scotland Neck said
Yesterday that the farmers who are ac-
customed to s',nake arrangements" at
the first of the year are slow to do so
this year.
THE COMMONWEALTH believes in
looking Ga the bright side when you
can; and perhaps the fact that the
farmers are not In hurry to tmaEe
arrangements" means that they can
take care oil themselves batte: this
year than usual. Let us hope that
such is the case
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
New Town Ordinances.

The following new Town Or
dinances have been passed
by the Board OF Town Com
missiOners of Scotland
Neck:
l. T. shall be unlawful !ol any per-
son or corporation to 6uild or cause 10
be built in Scotland Neck within two
hundred feet OF Main street IN sny
part OF the territory lying betwcan
Ninth and Twelfth streets any frame or
wooden building or to cover any such
building with wooden roofs. Any per-
son or corporation violating thiH ordi.
nance shall be guilty OF a n.isdemeanCr
and upon conviction shall be fined fifty
dollars for erecting the same, and fifty
dollars for each and every day any such
building shall be permitted to stand.
2. 1t shall lie unlawful for any per-
son or corporation hereafter to replace
any roof on any building already erect
ed within the territory above mention
ed with a wooden root. Anyone vio-
lating this ordinance shall be guilty OF
misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be fined twenty-five dollarc, and
twenty-five dollars for each and every
day any such roof may he permitted
TO re main.
3. 1t shall 10 unlawful To bring
within the town OF Scotland Neck any
tire crackers, Roman candles, torpedocs,
or other explosives known as fire works.
Any one violating this ordinance shall
be guilty OF a misceineanor ard upon
conviction shall he fined fifty dollars,
and twenty-five dollars for each and
every day any such shall be permitted
to remain ON his premises. Provided,
however, any person having on hand
any Of the above may dispose OF the
same within 80 days from this date.
4 1t shall he unlawful for anyone 10
explode or cause to be exploded IN the
town of Scotland Neck any fire cracker,
Roman candle, torpedo, or explosive Of
any kind known as fireworks, or 10
haye any such in his possession. Any
one violating this ordinance shall DO
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
shall be fined ten dollars Tor
each and every offence.
All ordinances In conflict with any
of the foregoing are hereby repealed.
These ordinances shalt be and re-
main in effect from this date.
]. f. SHIELDS, Mayor.
L. e. SMITH,
GEO. T. ANDREWS,
T. H. PRITCHARD,
II. NJ. JOHNSON,
Commissioners.
January 10, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
A,A. CObQrl&CO.

We have purchased the
stock of E. w. Lyman, and
have some Special Bargains
which we are Offering daily
to the public: We propose
to make business lively at
MIR. Hyman's old stand, and
respectfully solicit a share
of the public's patronage.
A. A. COBURN & Co.,
Main Street, Scotland Neck, N. c..
1-23-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23

"Scotland Neck has made more i'm
provement for the past few years than
any other town I have SEEM" said
farmer S. o. Puryis day or two ago.
When 1t is remembered that Mr.. Purvis
f;ns been seeing the town every week
for seven years, it means that the I'M
s,ruvenents are rather remarkable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23

Cut this out and take it to E. T.
Whitehead & Co.'s drug store and get
a free sample OF Chamberlain's Stomach
and LIVER Tablets, the best physic.
They also cure disorders of the stomach
blliousness and headache.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Mules and Horses.

THEY ARE STILL COMING.-A
car load rom St. Louis will arrive Fri
day. Jan 24th. In the lot are some
extra fine Mules and those who wish
0 bay may DO we'll to wait for them
Meantime we have a good lot on hand
nov. left oyer from orr last shipment
BIGGS & JOHNSON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
WAITS TO RAISE TOBACCO.

Mr.. K. r Fitzpatrick, OF Weldon, al
eS .,etle.ced tobacco farmer, wishes II
c:.'ti-ate tobacco crop on shares
Write 10 him at Weldon or Scotland
\ eek in care Q! THE COMMONWEALTH
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
AN OLD MAN MISSING.
A Mysterious Disappearance.

For several days Scotland Neck has been
on the verge of sensation. The cause
is the strange ard mysterious dlsap-
pearance of an old colored man named
Isaac Robertson, who has lived with
Mr.. s. F. Dunn for twenty-five years.
Isaac was what some would call
hal:.witted. He could not talk much,
could not hear much, and did not know
much. He knew how to cut wood and
work in way on the lot, and 80 was
helpful wherever he went.
Mr.. Dunn lives on Main street near
the Vine Hill Female Academy, and
old man Isaac lived in little house
on Mr.. Dunn's lot prepared especially
for him. He got his meals in Mr..
Dunn's kitchen and was generally there
at all meal times. However, sometimes
be would 60 to Mr.. ]. T. Brinkleyis,
one of Mr.. Dunn's nelghbors, and cut
wood and on these occasions he did
not go to Mr.. Dunn's kitchen tor his
meals.
Tuesday night of last week Isaac ate
his supper in Mr.. Dunn's kitchen and
went out to his own house as usual.
Wednesday morning, Mr.. Dunn says,
Isaac was not there, but he thought
he had gone to Mr.. Brinkleyi to cut
wood. Thursday he was not seen
and when Friday morning be was still
away Mr.. Dunn became curious to
know Why he did not turn up. He
went to Isaac's house and found tho
doors open but Isaac was not there.
His hat and his red bandanna which
he carried in 1t were there but no trace
of the old colored man. Mr.. Dunn said
he then made search on every part of
of the premises, but could not find
him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Another Loss at the State Farm.

The Raleigh correspondent to Tues
DAVIS Charlotte Observer said news had
reached Raleigh that the gin house on
the Caledonia State farm had been
burned. 1t was not stated what other
property was lost, but 1t was int1mated
that the loss beyond the gin house
WAS slight,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23

Mr.. w. Fl. White went to Greenville
Tuesday.
Mrs, A. s. Dunn went to Whitakers
Wednesday.
Mr.. Peyton Keel went to Elm City
Wednesday.
Miss Annie Kltchin went to Green
vile Monday.
Mr.. Orren Williams, OF Tarboro, was
in town last week.
Mr.. W. G. Lamb, of Williamson,
was here last week.
Mr.. Sydney Higgs, of Greenville,
was here last weeks.
Mr.. A. A. Coburn spent a night last
week in Washington.
Mr.. 1. M. Meekins, OF Elizabeth City,
was here few days ago.
Mrs. T. III. Edmondson came up
from Hobgood Wednesday.
Miss Sallie Knight returned to her
home in Tarboro Wednesday.
Mess. w. L. Harrell and Sherrod
Salisbury, of Hamilton, were here Sun
day.
Miss Edmonds, of Petersburg, came
Tuesday to visit Mrs. w. F. Butter
worth.
Mrs. Mary Burgess came down from
Spring Hill Wednesday to visit her
relatives.
Mrs. M. E. Savage, of Whaley, Va,
has recently visited the family of Mr..
J. III. Lewis.
Mrs. G. L. Merrell, of Hobgood, was
In town last week the guest of Mrs. T..
F. Whitley.
Mrs. r. George Shackell, formerly
Miss Lena Andrews, came Tuesday
from Richmond 70 visit her aunt, Mrs.
A. M. Riddick.
Mrs. F. M. Pope, OF Newport News,
has been here some days visiting Mrs.
&. T. Lawrence.
Miss Hattie Darden returned to her
home in Plymouth Saturday, after
visit lg relatives.
Mrs. G. F. Burroughs has returned
home after an extended visit to Eden
ton and other places.
Miss Jessie Alien returned to Der
home in Tarboro Thursday after visit
ing Mrs NJ. A. knight.
Miss Lillis Montgomery came down
from Roanoke Rapids Monday to enter
Vine Hill Female Academy.
Miss Sallie Wilkins, of Enfield, came
down to visit Miss Kate Bagley Mon
day. Her many friends here are glad
to see her.
The Littleton News Reporter says
that Miss Bessie Simmons, of Scotland
Neck, has been visiting the family OF
Mr.. George Kirkland.
Mrs. w. 0. Allen has returned from
Wake Forest, where she went some
weeks ago by reason of the death of
her sister, Mrs, johnson.
Col. A. L. Smith, of Charlotte, has
spent several days here this week. His
many friends here are always glad to
see him. He is always interesting and
bright and is one of the progressive
men of the State.
Mr.. J. r. Ballard and two of his
sons, from Billiards., Martin county,
have been here on a visit this week.
Mr.. Ballard has many friends here who
are always glad to see him. He lived
IN Scotland Neck for a dozen years and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Houses for Rent.

Two 4-rcom houses on IOth street IN
East SCOTLAND Neck
One 4room house cor. Main ano
1th street.
One Groom house GU 1lth street IL
East Scotland Neck.
EILLIARD & HOUSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try a box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c.. Meyer sold in
bulk. All druggists, 1oc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
S25 Reward.

Isaac Robertson a half blind and
half dumb old cclored man disappear
Ell from nv premises a week ago.
will give $40 reward for his body dead
or alive. and If be has been killed wal
give $50 for arrest and evidence Of the
person who killed him
s T DUNN,
Scotland Neck. +. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Two Marriage Announcements.

Handsome invitations which were
printed In The COMMONWEALTH Office,
have been sent out announcing the
marriage of Miss Matte Anthony to
Mr.. W. T. Vanlandingham at Dawson
church at 80 o'clock p. m. Wednes-
day, Jan. 28th. Also that Miss Bette
Marks will be married to Mr.. Elliott
Walter Shaw at Spring Hill At y
O'Clock a. m. the same day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Milk for Sale,

Would like regular customer for
walch VIII be delivered at customer
home,
MRS E. E. billiard
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
NOtiC9.

I will not kill hogs this week, and
will notify parties wanting meat when
I kill. l.. J. BAKER.
Palmyra, \. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Peanuts Wanted.
Don't FORGET

The Great Stationery Sale
at E. 7. Whitehead & Co. s
DRUG Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Give the Boys and GIRLS a Chance.

The public seIloois OF Scotland Neck
township are now open. he teachers
are skilled ;nd experienced 1.-THE school
houses are com Portable and we'll fur
nlshed and the State is doing all that
it can for the boys and girls. Now.
parents, do give them Il chance. Lee.
the children 20 tho Whr:e term. Done
let them miss day. Don't iet tbeu,
attend irreguIarv. You have 10 TIsAt
to raise up your children IL ignorance,
and it is your duty to see that they at
tend the schools every day during the
term. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, q
powder. It cures Chilblains, Swollen,
sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp, feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Houses for Sale.

One S-room house on Main street.
One 7-roorn house on Main street.
EILLIAR & HOUSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
HURRYGRAPHS.

Gathered From Highways, Railways,
Byways and Other ways.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23

Mr.. T. M. Whitehurst, of Conoho,
Was here day or two ago. He said
farmers have done very little work Tor
the 1902 crop. "There is more NOV
ing and changing about this year than
usual" said Mr.. Whitehurst. He eaid
that his neighbor Mr.. Alonzo Mayo
was very sick.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
Engaged II Extensive Mining

Mr. T. J. Edwards who went from
Scotland Neck to Providence, Rhode
Island. aho it fifteen years ago, has
made some considerable ventures III
mining and is new engaged in extern
siTe mining in New Brunswick, Canada
Mr.. Edwards has large investments
il copper mines which be is operating
and it promises to be great develop
nent. He has been engaged in biz
present enterprise only about three
wears, but finds encouragement enough
in it to push 1t still further. The
mines which bis company Is operating
are practically unlimited IN supply
and the question before them is, how
to operate On the cheapest scale for the
greatest possible output. This has
already been solved by special pro-
cess of their own, and Mr.. Edwards ex-
poets even greater results than he bas
already attained.
Since leaving North Carolina he has
travelled much, has come IN contact
with many large business concerns and
has gained an experience which puts
him abreast with the best business lne u
OF his region and bis time.
Mr.. Edwards many friends here are
glad to learn Of his great success and
to have MIN and his attractive wife
spend much time here on a visit.
Give the Boys and GIRLS Chance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-01-23
From One and Another.

Mr.. J. r. Ballard, of Martin county,
aid here few days ago that lands In
the tobacco belt around Williamson
which were selling low few years ago,
IRE not fol sale now at all. "Martln
county is In better condition than 1t
has been for many years." he said.
Mr.. Ballard said that Scotland Neck
is making fine improvements. "lf l
mad been set down here blindfolded
would not have known the town upon
opening my eyes," he said.