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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
T1O REWARD 500.

The readers Of this paper Will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science hat
been able to cure in ell ite stages, and
that is catsrrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
tho only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con.
stitu,ional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfa ces oil
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building uI
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in Its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address. F. J. Cheney & Co.. Tole
do, o.
~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Don't ask us about "Fewer gallons
wears lcnger."
,COMMENDs OUR SUGGESTIONS.

':.ITrI.EroN, n. c., Nov. %, 1902
EDITOR The CoMMoNwEALrH -
Your position as to the whipping post
is all right and should by ak fnsans be
made law. Too much is spent in
courts, aails &c. on small offences
Let Justices of the Peace jurisdiction
seeinarged and let the whipping post bt
the punishment for minor crimes and
many thousand dollars will be saved t.
the already bardened tax payers.
Your suggestions as to sowing wheat
and s.asls grain by the farmers is op
perfume and timely. The man who
plants tobacco next year will surely
be disappointed. Now tina. the farm
ers have a good start why not keep il
by making home supplies? Wheat
grows nicely after tobacco and after
che wheat is cut fne crop of peas
can be raised, which no: only makes a
lot of splendid nag but enriches and
impSoyes the land great deal.
a'y sowing wheat, clover, field peas
and peanuts pork can be raised here
at cost not to exceed 81 or Acts pei
pound. I know it tor have tried it.
Why then pay II and Is cents for
much inferior meat to the home rails
ed? A little corn In the winter fo1
hogs-clover IN the spring after they
have had rings put in the nose to pre-
vent roofing, growing of wheat and
oat fields after the grain is harvested
with Irish potatoes and vegetables
boiled for the summer; then the field
pea, and then the peanut and your
hogs will be tat and will have cost very
little indeed. By this Treatment l
ll&ye lad them to become SO fat they
could scarcely get up, aud what is
any prettier than pen OF thoroughly
lat hogs ready to butcher
But pardon me, l simply wished
to commend your suggestions.
know they are good.
The farming lands around Scotland
Neck are just<so fine it made "my
mouth WATER" last summer when 1
visited your town. To look at them
compared with the general character
OF farming lands elsewhere, they are
perfectly beautiful. With subsoll
not too far from the surface, not too
rolling and free from rocks, with en-
ough lime or mari In them they make
asn ideal soil for any crop, which is not
se in regard to the general character
OF farm lands. L. VINsON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Notice..

By virtue Of decree OF the Supe riol
court ct Halifax county rendered OF
the 2lth Gay Of November 1902 in 8
special proceeding to sell land for div.
ision wherein n. II. Shearin. J w
Bobhitt and others were plaintiffs ano
r. Fl. Morris and VIM. H. Morris were
defendants, | will on the Goth ca,
Of December, 1902, sell to the highest
bidder for cash in the front of r. H
Morris store in the town of Litt!eton
the following described land:
One lot IN the town CT L.ttletor
bounded on the north by New street,
on the easrby Olive White, on tt,
south by Mrs. Jackson, on the west BY
j. J. Williams, being the residence oil
tue late J. J. Bobbitt, containlning ),
acre.
Oae other lot in Litt!etcn township
in the aforesaid State and count,
bounded on the north and east by the
i1alilax road, on the south by Howard
Browning, on the west by the Alsto1
Road, containing 81 acres known az
the J. j. Bobbitt field.
This the Goth day of Nov. 1902.
S. G. DANIEL,
Commissioners
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Grips
Grim Grasp Caused
Heart Disease.
Gould Not Lie On
Left Side.
Or.MileS'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

Mrs. H. r. Jobe, formerly of Birmingham,
Ala, writes from Eldredge, the same state,
as follows:
at is with the greatest pleasure that rec
ommend DIR. Miles Nervine and Heart
Cure. l only wish that / could tell every
sufferer how much good they have done me.
Last winter l had q severe attack of La
Grippe, which left my heart in a very bad
condition. / could not lie down for the
smothering spells that would almost over
come me and the feeling of oppression
around my heart. / had not been SO that l
could lie on my left side for a long time.
got your Heart Cure and took three bottles.
have no trouble now with my heart and
can lie on my left side as well as my right
Formerly had suffered for years with nerv-
Gus prostration. / had tried SO many rem
edies that had got clear out of heart of get
ting anything that would help me- The
nerves of my heart were so affected that
sometimes it would lose beats SO it would
seem to stop altogether. 1t was on the ad-
vice of a<fady friend that tried your Restor-
alive Nervine. felt better after the first
few doses and two bottles of Nervine and
one of Heart Cure made me feel like a new
person. My heart is all right and my nerv-
BUSINESS is all gone. never fail b. recon-
mend il to Others afflicted as was"
All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
lie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for Tree book
~ Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
~. Niles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

At the time the Republicans shut
of the negroes In their State conven-
ton in Greensboro, there was some
general conf ecture that such action
was favored by President Roosevelt.
Senator Fritcbard had just come from
conference with the President at
Oyster Bay, and the conclusion was
easy. It has since besn disclatmed
that the President had any sympathy
with the ''liIy white" movement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
ASLEEP AMID FLAMES.

Breaking iato blazing home. some
fireman lately dragged the sleeping In
mates from death. Fancied security.
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds. Don't
10 1t. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection
against all Throat, Chest ana Lung
Troubles. Keep it pear, and avoid
suffering, death, and, doctors bills.
a teaspoonful stops late cough, PEI
sstent use the most stubborn. Harm
-ess and nice tasting, it's guaranteed to
satisfy by E. T. Whitehead & CO.
Scotland Neck, i. c,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Some very advanced work on the
liquor question is being done in the
Virginia Legislature. One bill was m
troduced some days ago requiring ap-
plicants FOR license to show the endorse
mont OF mai 2r,sy Of the Qualified
voters IN the district. Another was
introduced authorizing the friends and
families o. habitual drnnkards to bave
the ri 9 Int to take them to places OF con-
tinement. Both .hess bills are SEN
sib!e and ought to receive due con-
sideration by Virginia law makers,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
OLD MAIDS SELL VEIL.

Cor to The Cor, ais.:s:aeaith
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. G. Nov. "a, 1902
At Rosemary Baptist church here
Saturday night, Nov. %, was held an
auction sale of "old maids" TO- the
benefit of the Xmas tree to be given
Xmas eve. The proeesds Of the sale
were $40.
The tele re the prett;est girl pres
emit was in favor of Miss Nora l.. Cobb
She received 347 votes, Miss Lille
Bell also received 1856 votes. The pref
tiest glrl was presented witt: cake
aud the next with 9 l.. ,rtitti boudne1
of flowers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of tbs
estate of Miss Emma l.. Howard, de
ceased, before the ClerS of the Super
Tor cour. Tor Halifax county, all Per
sons haying claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them te
me at Scotland Neck, N. c., on or be
fore the goth day OF November, 1903
or this rctice will be pleaded in bar o
recovery. All persons indebted to the
estate are requested to make immediate
settlement.
J. p. KIMBERLEY,
Executor
Nov. Is, 1902. 1920 Ct
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

1t begins to look like The COMMON
WEALTH will have to raise its price tol
advertising space. Some of our read.
ers have already limited that our space
is rather too f:,ich crowded with al.
vertisements. Perhaps 1t does seem
80 but it really looks bard to refuse
an advertiser space when he has some.
thing good to advertise. Well do ouI
best to keep matters properly adjusted
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
OUT OF DEATHS JAWS

when death seemed rysnear from
4 severe stomach and liver trouble, that
I had suffered with for years." writes
P. Muse, Durham, n. c., "Dr. King's
New Life Pills saved my lie and gave
perfect health" Best pills on earth
md only 25c at F. 7. Whitehead & Co.'S
drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
THE VALUE OF EXPERT TREAT
MENT.

Everyone who Is afflicted with 8
chronic disease experiences great eff.
.icuIty in baviEg their case intelIi-
gently treated by the average physi-
stan. These diseases can only he cur
d by specialist who understands
chem thoroughly. DIR. j. Newton
Hathaway of Atlanta, Ga, is acknowl-
edged the most skiliul and successful
specialist in the United States. Write
,im for~his expert opinion of your
.ase, for which be makes no charge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
EDITOR HERBERT"S DEATH.

By some means it escaped The Con-
MoNwEALTH last week to mention tn,
death OF Mr.. w. S. Herbert, editor O
the Kinston Free Press.
His death was indeed calamity tc
the community in which he bad labor
ed faithfully for fifteen years or more
Much was due to his efforts for tn,
progress and development of the towr
OF Kinston. His pen was ready and
effective IN the interest OF whatever
movement Injured to the development
OF the town and community, and tn,
force of his influence will be felt in
the town of Kinston aud in tn,
county OF Lenoir for years and year
to come.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
MOTTO E--Land Sale

~ ~ - A0 :. A(U44AA oLAO.
by virtue OF power in me vested by
decree Of the Superior court in that
special proceeding pending in said
court emitted J. Frank Brinkley and
wife, Julia, Sadie Z. Perry, and others
To The Court, shall sell at auction in
Scotland Neck on the Goth day of Nc
vember, 1902, the following described
tract O! land, to-wit: That tract of land
lying Oh the road from Scotland Neck
to Whites x Roads, aud bounded by a
branch leading from said road to Deep
Greek. by said creek, and by the said
road, aud containing three hundred
and fifty acres, more Or less.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third cash.
balance in two equal annaul INSTALL
ments with 60 interest from day of
sale, with title reserved till whole al
purchase money is paid.
This the both day OF October, 1902.
w. A. DUNN,
!O-SO-4t Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Governor Aycock wrote j,

Governor Aycock wrote in his
Thanksgiving Proclamat ton:
"For all these blessings we owe ack-
nowiedgmeAt to the Lord. Things do
not happen, but the hand of God is IN
every happiness that comes to our peo-
ple." The Charleston News and Cour-
Ter says 1t Is The finest sentiment ever
written into Thanksgiving Proclama-
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
kidney trouble

kidney troubles
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized: 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits EK
by all druggists in fifty a:Ss:Ik aS s::::
cent and one-dollar sz
es. You may have @szlsAs Megg
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Root.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
Il Co., Binghamton, N. H.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Fine Farm for Sale.

26O acres five miles from Halifax
and seven miles from Enfield. 5-horse
farm open land, IS acres we'll tim bered
and 100 acres of fine tobacco land
Good buildings, small orchard and ex-
cellent water. Terms One third cash
and balance in one, two, three and
four years.
Price made known on application.
1850 HILEIARD& HOUSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

McDurFIE's Turpentine and Mutton
Suet L"ng Plaster is certain cure for
woooping cough, easy and comfortable
works while you sleep.
T1y lbs new remedy Tor coativan ees
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Of Flesh

LUIS VI rItSlI
When you can't eat break.
fast, take SCOTS Emulsion.
When you can't eat bread
and butter, take SCOTS
Emulsion. When you have
been living on a milk diet and
want something a little more
nourishing, take SCOTS
Emulsion.
To get fat you must eat
fat. SCOTS Emulsion is a
great fattener, a great
strength siver.
These who have lost flesh
want to increase all BODY
tissues, not only fat. SCOTS
Emulsion increases them all,
bone, flesh, blood and
nerve.
For invaIids, for con.
valescents, for consunptives,
for weak children, for all
who need flesh, SCOTS
| Emulsion IS a rich and COM
Portable food, and a natural
tonic.
SCOTS Emulsion for bone.
flesh, blood and nerve.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27
Over-W0rk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

= All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Ask J. Y. Savage abjat Fever gal
Ions wears longer"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Ask. the postmaster about "Fewer
gallons wears longer"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Ask your Minister aboat "Fewe1
gallons wears longer"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-27

Ask your blacksmith abeut Fewer
gallons; wears lonesf.*
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19
Effects of the Coal Famine.

new orleans I1me8-DeNOcrdI.
Snow fell yesterday throughout the
Northwest. ana the people OF that section
were given notice. that the winter il on;
and as the East gets its weather from
Minnesota and the Dakotas, 1t also may
count on a cold spell within the next few
days that will give a meaning to the coal
strike.
The condition of affairs in the North
west is not as bad as in New York and
New England. as a great deal OF soft
coal Is used there: but even with this re-
lief the fuel famine has already made
itself felt in many ways, and promises
to cause great suffering. The railroads
have secured enough coal for operating
purposes by seizing all they could lay
hands on, but they are about the only
ones who have enough. The -four mills
of Minneapolis and the other industries
Of that city and of st. Paul are short
OF fuel and may be compelled to close
any day for lack of it. The streets cars
are In the same condition. In many OF
the Minnesota towns the coal famine, be-
sides leaving the people without fuel, may
leave them without light also, as the cleo
trio light plants will have to shut down
unless they can get coal soon. In fine.
the Northwest will be brought face to
face with a condition of affairs such az
has not prevailed since the early settle
ment of the country. The hardy pioneers
faced the blizzards without coal and
hut theif descendants will find 1t far more
difficult today. The worse feature Is the
closure of the factories throwing many
thousands of employees out OF work.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19
Where the Preacher Erred.

A writer in The Boston Transcript. de-
scribing Scrub Oaks" settlement of
undesirable people in Southeastern Mas
sachusetts. tells tale of the death of
one of the residents and the efforts Of a
frank spoken preacher among them to
point a moral After the reading of a
portion Of Scripture and the making OF a
prayer. the biographical part of the SER
mon began. In which attention was called
to the ungodly lives of the Scrub Oak
ers" in general, and the deceased in par
ticuar with the startling conclusion,
And I have no doubt that the late Mr..
w is even now gnashing his teeth in
hell" This was too much for old P.
one of the intimates of the departed. ana
he strobe from the church in high dudg-
con. and was found at the close of the
service excitedly pacing back and forth
across the church green and squirting
tobacco juice in all directions. Someone
asked what he thought OF the remarks as
10 his friend. DIR. s. has told a
blank lie," says P, for / know for a
certainty that the old man hasn't had a
tooth in his head for over twenty years9'
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue Of the powers contained
in a certain mortgage executed to E. r..
Flowers. April 5. S9S. and transferred by
hum TO Ruth Hooker the I7th day OF July,
9oI which said mortgage is recorded In the
office of the Judge Of Probate of Montgomery
County, Alabama, in Book SO of Mortgages,
page 279 l will proceed to sell for cash, at
auction. at Court Square Basin. in the City
OF Montgomery. Ala, during the legal hours OF
sale on Tuesday the lth day OF November.
1902 the following described real estate b.
ting and being situated in the County Of Mont
Eomery and State OF Alabama, to wit: Lots
numbers fourteen (4l. fifteen 05l, sixteen
U6) and seventeen I'D OF Wells subdivision
Of lots q: %; 20. 24. 25,. &c, ~ 2s. 20: 30;
sub-division Of Pollard Tract according to plat
thereof recorded In Plat Book, page 80. in the
office Of the Probate Judge of Montgomery
County Alabama. together with all improves
inents and appurtenances thereunto Belonging.
This TN day OF October, 1909
c. @. ZIRKLE,
As Executor OF the last will and testament 81
Ruth Hooker. deceased. su-4t
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19
The Rough Felt Hat.

The little rough felt hat in the picture
Is quite the correct thing and costs in one
of the smart ssops SIS, although any
girl with skill could reproduce it for $iO
at the outside. 1t Is made with an all
around head band of white silk and Is
trimmed with loosely twisted, wide
white panne ribbon, loop of which
passes over the brim directly in front.
Through this Is passed a wing. which
extends little over the brim on the
left sido.
While I am on the subject Of the 4kctch-
es might as we'll mention the other one,
which represents the latest thing in q
sable set. The broad, fioppy nat is en-
tirely made Of the sable. and for trim
ming 1t has scarf Of Russian lace dyed
in the rich reddish brown shade. This
is passed around the crown and knotted
twice through a psarl clasp. The sto,s
is an odd design. 1t fastens through the
center and 10 held in with q jeweied belt
at the waist line. Below that Il Ii con-
tinued In the shape Of two long tails.
The mum carries out the general idea. 1t
is lined with white satin and trimmed
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19
BAZAINE AND AN "IF."
Gallifet Tells How He May Have
Cost France a Fortress.

New York sun.
Gen. de Gallifet. ALWAYS pict"rasore
person, 10 publishing his memoirs in
Paris. Among otner things, ne tells way
war with Germany in 1901. II IL an
other illustration OF the possible conse-
quences of small incidents.
The thing happened durins Mapose len m
peror of Mexico. Gen: de Gallifet was
about to return to Mexico. Napoleon
sent for him.
zaine's conduct the Emperor said. Il
have sent an officer in whom / have full
confidence, Gen. Castelnau. You will see
him. He will inform you Of the current
of affairs. and should he fall III he will
conflde to you what your rank VIII per-
init you to do
Some TINS after his arrival In Mexico
he received from Gen. Castelnau letter,
saying:
You are acquainted with my powers. /
have hesitated long time, but there has
been so much fuplfcity in the political
conduct OF the Marshal that / am almos.
command. to send Tin without delay to
France, where he may Justify his con.
duct.
II have in my possession q letter CIV
do not wish to act precipitately. I have
your opinion on the subject"
Gen. de Gallifet replied as follows:
mo, my General, no. 1t would be a
very heavy blow to the ONCE of Mar
shall Marshal Basai1e has only a few
months more Of power before him. II
| Is he who will manage our retreat. which
events may render dlfficult. Do not for
| get that he possesses the full confidence
of the army. In spite of his merits
Gen. Douay's fitness for the post is mo-
/ equally indisputable.'
Gen. Casteinau took no action toward
relieving Bazaine of his command. Gen
de Gallifet recognized his mistake later
Relieved OF his command and brought be-
fore a Courtmartial, Bazafne would have
lost all chance thereafter of holding m
important command. and Gen. de Gal
lifet adds: Perhaps we would not have
no Metzv
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19

and toy bulls bring, on the whole. the
highest prices, and even with ordinary
dogs very common income is 5000 a
year.
The toy bulldog has been described as
having the mind of an affectionate if
greedy angel and the appearance OF a
friendly if asthmatic devil" but it is
certainly dainty and lively little pet
possessing in high degree that quality
of smartness without which no dog is a
favorite with sn up-to-date woman.
Itsnt it odd. by the way, how we all
want to be smart and have style? Beau
ty no longer counts for very much by
the side Of this elusive quality OF smart
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-10-19

but for some reason they have not
achieved either the finish or perfection
of fit which characterizes the American
made article. This customer said he
could not use German ready-made shoes
and had shoes made by hand with unsat-
isfactory results. 1t was the American
shoe that exactly met his requirements.
and its popularity has become so great
that an attempt is being made to raise
the tariff to prohibltive prices.
There is on the whole of the continent
very naturally a decided objection to the
way in which American goods are get
ting to the front and no doubt restrictive
legislation OF a severe character may
he expected, but as long as this country
can make the best commodities in the
world they cannot be kept out of the
great marts Of ira IL.