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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20

PRINCE & Co. have closed their sales
stables for the season at Hobgood and
baye brought all stock here. They
wiii not open ct Hobgood before next
tall. They now have nice lot of good
horses and mules at stables.
TAXES THE PREMIUM.-Mr. Nc &.
strickland brought to The COMMON
WEALTH last Saturday hen egg that
weighed 81 ounces. This takes the
,remiun thus far in the matter Of big
len eggs.
s'THE BROKEN SWORD. Such is
hs TILE CT {. charming and popular
,oos b. Col. D. !Forthington>oi Will
On, n. c. It has been gu. only &
bert time. The editor OF THE Con-,
:soNwEAlTH is under obligations to
to!. Worthine ton for copy and a
sviaw OF tbs book Will appear III these
.o!nmns soon.
HALIFAX MANS ISVENTION.-AF !
I. T. Mcguire, CT Ilttlaton. was 3 resi-
lent Of Scotland Neck some years ago
he Littleton News Reporter has this
say Of his invention:
":Ir Z. F. NIaslire has made ard
3atented the most perfect and conven-
ent nlail catch VIC have seen. The
,atch receives from and delivers to tbs
,a>sing train the pouches with aocur-
cy. Automatically the catch removes
Itself from danger to the next passing
rain. He has had the catch tested
md it has given entire satisfaction
wherever used
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
DR.. Tayloe's Family Poisoned.
GIeenvilie Reflector, nth

G1eenvie Reflector, 18TH
We learn by wire that the family OF
DR.. D. T. Tayioe, OF Washington, were
poisoned this morning by drinking
coffee that contained arsenic. Every
member OF the family, but one child
who happened not to drink any coffee
for breakfast, got some OF the poison,
the cook lnclu ded.
It is said that enemity has existed
between the colored man who dives
for DR.. Tayloe and the colored woman
who nurses for him, aud both had re-
peatedly threatened to kill each other
whenever they got chance, and one
impression is that the driver poisoned
the coffee to carry out the threat against
| the nurse.
Another opinion Is that there was a
collision between the driver and the
nurse to poison the family. This is
strengthened by the fact that the nurse
did not drink any OF the poisoned cot
fee, while all the family did drink it.
Every one who drank any of the
poisoned coffee was taken violently Ill
and but for the timely aid given by
DR.. Joshua Tayloe, brother of DR.. D
I. Tayloe, the result would haye beer
IN ore serious. ALI Of them are report
ed out of danger.
The negro driver was arrested ant
placed in Jail. When taken box O
rat poison was found in his pocket
The nurse Is also kept under surveil
lance.
There is much excitement and in
dignatlon among the people of Wasl
ington over this poisoning Of family
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
WORSE THAN A BLOW

from hard fist is the buffet of cod
wind upon a pair OF improperly pro.
tected lungs. A few minutes expos
ure to cold may he the beginning CT
consumption. Lose neither time nor
courage. Fortify yourself against pull
monary troubles, including consumpt-
Ion. with Aliens Lung Balssm. A few
doses will loosen the cough and enable
you to get rid of Of the pilegm that
produces it. Cure soon follows.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Death Of Ar. jams Hedgeperh.

Mr James ETadgepeth dad at s}rina
Hill Sunday, March l6. aged about 7C
years. He Was Confederate soldier
lad spent part Of last year At tae Sol
iiers' Home at Raleigh.
The remains were inferred in the
Baptist cemetery here Monday alter.
noon, Rev. II. L. Keslec conducting
the services. Mr.. Iiedgepeth had beer
memter Of the Baptist church hers
Tor the two or three years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
THE ILL WIND

that blows nobody good is bent on er-
rands OF Mischief in the fall and wln-
ter. It produces that most dangerous
of common complaints a bad cold.
Your cold will not become bronchitis
nor consumption if you make timely
use CT Aliens Lung Balsam. Take it
frequently until the cough and the
stopped-up feeling in the chest ar.
gone. Contains no opium and vii
not disturb digestion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
School G!osed.


Communicated.
The school at Dawson closed Friday,
Mar. !, taught by Miss Lizzie Pittman
The pupils have been we'll trained.
There were Rotations u the alter
noon that were enjoyed very much. 4
party was given 1T night in honoI O.
the school.
Refreshments were served about hal!
past tea o'clock. The music and SID &
ing by the Dawson band vas especial,
fine.
Eyery body spent a very pieasan
evening,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
DsaLh Of MISS Lula Cain.

Miss Laia, daugLte, ol 5Ir. ana
Hrs. j. 6. Cain, died at her hohl 8
lear Palmyra Sunday, March Is, aged
y years. The cause Ct her dsath ~a-
pneumonia.
The remains were Inferred at the
2oma baryiilg gsoant! Monday after
.oonn, Rev. II. l. I<esler conducting
lie bur ii services.
The sympathy OF the community
goes cut to the stricken family.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
A HURRY-UP MEDICINE.

Every hcusekeeper recognizes the
need of effective remedies to be used
IN emergencies when something
must be done right awaw. Such a
remedy is Perry Davis Painkiller, fer
sprains and bruises, for strained mus
cles and for the aches and pains result
ing from blows and falls Its mission
OF mercy began sixty years ago. 1t is
used in all countries. I'll ere is but
one Painklller, Perry Davis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Tne Equitable Ii fe
Assurance Go.

Has The reputation OF setting death
claims with lightning like speed
They don't settle them any more
quickly than l.. & NJ. vii! make good
Their Insurance guarantee Ii their
paint goes wrong on a house, and Its
the fault Of tee paint.
+ T. Whitehead & Co, Sole agents
Scotland Noct, n. c.,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Give us Drainage

The "clty fathers" will do we'll TO
lock to the dr.,naee OF the town.
There is too much water standing stag
nant in certain bitches about town.
There is need some work Of c gt:cd en-
gineer to level up some things.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
SPRING BLOSSOMS.
JUST AS WE SEE THEM.

Mr.. n. Biggs went to Richmond
Monday TO purchase stock.
h1r. l.. II. Pittman went to Rich.
monl Monday on business :rlp.
Mrs Britton. of Pcnd!eton, is visit
ing her son, Mr.. w. II. Britton.
Mss Ess;o Peel, Of Roxobal, is visit
ing Mrs. w II. Britton.
Mr.. D. A Day, OF Murfreesboro, has
been here some days visiting his son,
Mr.. Archibald Day, the cleyer clerk in
the POST office.
Mrs. Dr.. H. II. Whitaker, Of Hilliard-
ston, Nash county, has been in town
some Gays visiting the family of DR..
r. NJ. johnson.
Or. 4. C. Livermon went to Norfolk
Saturday to visit his brother, Mr.. g..
w. Llyermon.
Register CT Deeds J. H. Norman, OF
Halifax, was in town few DAYS ago.
Mrs. 4. n. Riddick returned a few
days ago from the North where she
purchased millinery.
Miss Clara Powell has returned to be
with Mrs A. II. Rlddick again this
season. She has been in Baltimore
studying styles. Her friends are glad
to have her return.
Mr.. w. T. Clement, of Enfield, was
here day last week. His friends were
glad 10 greet him.
Prot. L. w. Bag'ey went to Littleton
Saturday and returned Monday.
Nj. D. 2. Stern is here on his return
trip from Baltimore where he engaged
IN tbs intercollegiate debate between
| The University of North Carolina an6
John Hopkins University. He is &C
ompanled by his colleague, Mr.. R. r
Williams. aud they have the warm
congratulations OF friends On all side.
Tor the victory Ii their debate.
Col. D. Warrington, OF Wilson
spent Monday in Scotland Neck in TIL
Interest OF THE Broken Sword" F,
cE,ar1ning book OF which he IS tn
author. It has been before the publ,
o:.ly & short while and has met will
such favorable reception that the frs
sditlon is almost exhausted. He viii
soon revise it and publish new sdi
ion.
The Roanoke News has the following
com pii,nan:ary remarks concefnin;
Rev. IT. L. Kesler's visit to Weldon
some days ago:
"Rev. n. /. Kes!er, of Scotland Neck
occupied the pulpit Of the Baptis
church here Sunday morning an
evening and preached two able az
instructive sermons, to large and after
i've congregations. Mr.. Kesler is a
earnest speaker and he is very popul:
with Weldon people. His visit We
} greatly enjoyed BY his Baptist brethre
and Others is well who had the plea
: ere Of meeting him, who will be 81
to have him with Us again when
can make It convenient to come"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
J HzlGzs@zzezz eg
@ atty
EDGp zee

Never thought Of such {
sign fer 9 medicine did you /
Well, it's q good sign fol
SCOTS f.: ..lsion. The body
has to be repaired Ike otho;
til things and SCOTS Emulsion *
the medicine that docs it.
These poor bodies wear cut
from worry, from ovcr-worR
from disease. They set thir
and weak. Some Ct the new
ones are not well n1at3'cc-;l125
all OF the oil cncs are rcckct
from long usage.
SCOTS Emulsion fixes Al
kinds. It does The work bot
inside and cut. It makes sof
bones hard, thin blood rcd
weak lungs strong, hollow
places full. Only the best ma
terials are used il the patching
and the patches don't sfov
through tie new gloT! Of health
No one las to wait his turf
Won can DO It yccrsc1f-yo'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Six Million Boxes a Year.

In 1895, none; in 1900, 100000
boxes; that's Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic's jump into popularity. The
people have cast their verdict. Best
medicine for the bowels in the world.
All druggists, 1oc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Died from Musty Corn.

DIR. TAFT Butler, State Veterinary sur
geon, visited DIR. r. NJ. JohnsOn's
farm near Tlllery few days ago. He
thought that eating musty corn caused
the death OF the four mules that had
died there.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
CAN'T KEEP IT SECRET.

The splendid work Of DIR. Kings
New Lite Pills is daily coming to
light. No such grand remedy for
Liver and Bowel troubles was ever
known before. Thousands bless them
for curing Constipation. Sick Head
ache, B,liousness, Jaundice and Indi-
gestion. Try them. 25c at f. I.
Whitehead & Cos. drug sore.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Spring Seeds.

SELECTED RED BLISS Seed Po-
tatoes, the earliest On the market. Also
q fine essortr2ent Ct all kinds Of fresh
Garden seeds.
J. u. RAY & co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Thing Being Done.

The town authorities have dune sOE;e
good work recently in placing good
thing at a number of crossings.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Left Over Bargains.

SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS in
goods left eve. IF ,m .hs fall and win
ter stock. CJ,ne early while they are
going, NJ. HOFFMAN q Di,o
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Dress MAKING!

FASHION DRESS MAKING
done promptly and at reasonable
charges. Miss HELEN PERRY.
Scotland Neck, \. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Fine Plants.

t;e:r-us plants, Rasherry plants
K ard Yellow and some choice
Sai.In. Peach trees. Also Texas soft
h5.i Pecan trees, May Cherry Trees
Trees given on application.
J. y. SAVAGE,
Scotland Neck, =. c.
- ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
N. 3. JoseY's Spring
Goods

Are all in and up-to-date, and are
being sold every day. You should call
early aud sea our Bargains in Dress
Goods, Silks, Lacss, II nburgs, Wash
Goods, Handkerchieis,H Hosiery Ri bbons,
Etc. n. B. JosEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Mrs. Riddick's Notice.

Easter being 50 early will not at
tempt 20 have summer opening unt:j
afte:. Bat am prepared to furnish
spring hats, having many trimmed ans:
trim ming them On sh ,rt notice.
MRS. A. NJ. RIDDICK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
New Arrivals.

NEW DRESS GOODS arriving ev-
cry day. The most up-tO-date patterns
and Large assortment now oieil.
NJ. .fcFFa:.E 4 ERO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
N. 3. JOseY

Has for sale McCall's Patterns, Mag
azines Fashion Sheets given away.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Position wanted.

A man OF several years experience
desires work as clerk in Scotland
Neck. Or would take light work OF
other kinds.
Apply at THE COMMONWEALTH cffioa
800 #
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20
Stop at Rays

Good Bargains in Shirts, Pants, Over
all aud Shoes. j. u. RAY II Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20

You can plant your Corn,
lotion. Peanuts and Black
Peas with one Of the Cole
Combination Planters. Ev-
cry one guaranteed. See it
at r. G.. JOsay s co. $ HdW.
Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-20

Houses For Rent.
Three t-rocm houses on 10Th stree;
ii East Scotland Neck.
one Groom house on 18th street
r, i,t Scotland Neck.
one broom house on 7th street.
nnc t-room house on Main street
eSaeei school, house.
billiard & HOUSE.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

colds and sore throat use Kermotth
.,,,,ues Laxative Quinipe. Easily taken a.
sandy and quickly care
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
Contest Notice.

Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Office, jackson, Mississippi,
September %, 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by William Har-
rison. of Beaumont, Miss c, ntestant.
against jackson series homestead entry
No. 35237, made April II, 1900, for n hf
ne or section 81 and NV or NV or sec
ton %. township 3, range west, by
Elisha WOrsham, cOntestee, in which it
is alleged he is well acquainted with the
tract Of land embraced in the said entry
and knows the present condition Of the
same; also that said Elisha Wol sham
never lived on said land and has not
compiled with the law as to residence
and cultivation, neither has be placed
any improvements Oh said tract, and
that said alleged absence from said land
was not cue 10 his employment in the
Army. Navy or Marine Corps of the
United States as private soldier, officer.
seaman o. marine, during the war with
Spain, or daring any other war IN which
the United States may be engaged said
parties are heI eby rotified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on Novem-
NcmOcA 10, 15U= UeIOI0 L. y. MlAOu,
clerk circuit court ia and for the county
Of Perry, at his office in Augusta, Miss,
and that final hearing will be held at
1000 O'Clock a IN. on November %,
1902 before the Register and Receiver
at the United States Land Office IN
Jackson, Mississippi
The said contestant having, in prop
er affidavit, filed September %, 1902. set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
can not be made, it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
oct10 5wks) FRED W. COLLINS, Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

For further information call on o,
address
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

1000 Mile Tickets. Good for One Year, SIS
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
A FAMILY OF "a.

At Baxter, Jasper county, lives
family who have been wonderfully
blessed, with father and mother both
living, Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Alexander
aged so and 65, respectively. They
have ten children, all married, except
one, forty-two grand children, all liv-
ing near the old homestead, except
one son at Pineville, Smith county,
and one daughter at Newton, Newton
county. Jasper County Review.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
M, J. AND K. c. ROAD
PRESIDENT MERRILL TALKS OF HIS
FUTURE PLANS.
Road viii Be Built NOrthward Ultimate
Point Not Yet Decided.

President F. B. Merrill of the Mo
bile, Jackson and Kansas City road
who is in the city on business before
the railroad commission, states that
the line has been completed to Hat
tiesburg, and that a regular passenger
and freight schedule of trains will be
established on the 18th of the present
month. Arrangements for the schedule
are now being completed and they
will be announced i'll a few days.
There has been a great deal Of mis-
information published concerning the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
road, its ownership and the future
construction plans. President Merrill
this morning consented to talk about
the system, and some of the infOrma-
ton he gives out is both new and in
teresting.
"What are your future construction
plans, Mr.. Merrill?' was asked.
1--WE are going to build northward
as rapidly as the plans can be placed
in shape.
''What is the ultimate destina-
tion?"
II can't say, except that we are
going north, and the road will pass
out of Mississippi.
''Are you giong to Memphis?"
memphis may be our destination,
but can't say positively. Contract
has been let for construction as far
north as DECATUR, i'll Newton county.
The survey north of Decatur is now
being made, and the route is yet to
be decided upon. -
lis it true that the Frisco, Illinois
Central, Mobile ana Ohio, or any
other road has control, directly OF
indirectly, of the Mobile, jackson and
Kansas City?'
1T is not true. We are not con-
nected with any other road in any
way. Private capital is now, anc
always has been behind the enter
prise. Some new men have beer
brought into the company, but the or
ganization is practically the same a
that in existence when the road wa
built from Mobile to Merrill. "-Clar
ion-Ledger.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

EOR SALE-Old newspapers, good 1or
L wrapping paper, plastering up in houses
and for many other good purposes. Will be
sold in hundred lot very cheap. Call and
see Henry SETTLER at the Progress office II
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

THOMAS p. HALE, Gen. Pass. Agt,
GuIfpOrt sf1iss.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

O25 cents per 100. Long stems, great
boomers May be planted for next 50 days.
Address H" this office. OcCZ4 u
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Yarbrough & Durham,
composed of D. Y. YaTbrough and w
l.. Durham, has been dissolved, and the
public will take notice that the under
signed will not be responsible for any
debts hereafter contracted in the firm
name of Yarbrough & Durham, by w.
L. Durham. All the property hereto
fore belonging to the said firm has been
sold to Mr.. A. Wizard, and the pro-
ceeds thereof applied as a credit on the
Indebtedness due by the said firm to
the said A. Wizard. d Y. YARBROUGH.
Hattiesburg, Miss. Oct. ID, 1902.
oct17-3Wk
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

j. III. Powell, Agt..
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Location
convenient to business part OF town. Rates
reasonable. Apply 5 this office. oct31-l
DOR SALE-Large young Kentucky horse
accltmated we'll broken to harness.
Rubber tire double seat surry nearly new.
Jersey COW registered young and large
mixer. A. Polk. noV3-2t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
Startling, But True.

"If every one knew what a grand
medicine DR.. King New Life Pills is, ;"
writes d. II. Turner, Dempseytown,
pa. 'syon'd sell all you have in a day.
Two weeks use has made a new man of
me- InfalIible for constipation,
stomach and liver troubles. Csc at
Thicker & Greer's store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-05
One Cent a Word.

classified advertisements under this head
at the rate If One Cent Word for each In
sertion. Nothing will be taken for less than
twenty-five cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-15
Two Younq Thieves Escape.

Two negro boys were discovered
about 8 o'clock last night in the act
OF making way with about $50 pounds
of babbit from the Dlley Foundry
company The young thieves had with
them a small cart, which, when they
were observed. had been overloaded
to such an extent with the heavy
metal that it was impossible to move
it. They were seen first by a passer-
by who attempted their arrest. but
they effected an escape by going un-
der some passenger cars near by and
eluding their pursuer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-15
J. S. REAP
Must Answer Tor Fat}ng t. Coa1piy
Win Court orders.


Aaidagita If \. I. White AID Mrs.
Katie Reap. in regard to the Reap
alimony case, were fled in the chan.
Gerry clerks office this morning. ~
T. Wnitc. being sworn, states that j.
$. Reap has failed to pay to him $50,
the amount directed by the chancellor
to be paid TO him by Reap.
Mrs Katie Reap. beng sworn. states
that the chancellor some time back o
dered J. S. Reap to pay to her SO d
month for her support, and SO a
month for her child's support, ana
$50 for attorneys fees This Reap has
failed to do, and the court issued d
citation for Reap that he may be
brought into court to show cause why
he should not do as the court directs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-15
Funeral of Late Mr.. Strickland.

The funeral of the late w. l.. Strlck-
land will occur from the First Baptist
church Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock Services will be conducted
by Rev. c. w. Daniel and Rev. J. L..
Caldwell. The pail bearers are Will
Byrd, Hugh Fox, Ed Ryland. P. e.
Jenkins. w. J. Galbraith, w. II. Lang
ford. Judge T. II. Brown and James
Gould The son Of the deceased, Mr..
Ben Strickland. Of Birmingham. Ala,
will arrive here tonight to attend the
funeral.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-15
Seed Corn for Arkansas.

Some 21.000 pounds of seed corn
sent through the mails to the drouth
sufferers in the counties east Of here
passed over the st. L., and n. A. rail
road last Thursday. 1t was little
bulky to handle in mail car. so q
freight car was chartered for the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-15
Electrical Workers Organize.

A considerable number of the local
electrical workers met at Carpenter $
hall last night and took initiatOry
steps towards the organization of a
local union. A necessary number Of
charter members was secured, and Of
ficers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, J. Blake Trescott: secretary and
treasurer, A. Lufkin. In short time
the charter will arrive and the orga1i-
ization will be perfected.