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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
MISS Wesley Dickens Married.

The following from the Star OF Me-
rldian, Miss, tells Of the marriage Of
Scotland Neck girl:
"Tks home Of Mr.. 7. G. Harmon, or
Fourt zenith avenue between Filth and
Sixth streets, was the scene this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock OF the wedding O!
Miss Wesley Dickens and Mr.. G. NJ,
Galaapy. two we'll known people OF this
city. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. D. 2. Bradford, pastor OF the
East Fad Methodist church.
"Mlss Dickens Is North Can IA
girl, bat was educated at West Point
and has been Lying Ii Meridian year
or SO.
"Mr. Gallaspy is we'll known clerk
IN the shipping department OF Marks
Rothenberg & Co.
"The young couple will make thsi'
future home in this city"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
The Finest Cake
Is made with Royal Bak-
ing Powder. Always light,
sweet, pure 6 wholesome.

Mr.. CRUDUp WILL PREAcH.--Rev.
Josiah Crudup, Of Washington, n. c.,
will preach in the Baptist church here
neNt Sunday, morning and evening.
EASTER SERVICES. - The Sunday
school at Whitskers Chapel will hold
Easter services next Sunday at IL
o'clock In the interest OF Home Mis-
sions.
QUARTERLY MEET1NG-The first
Quarterly Meeting of the year was
held here In the Methodist church
Monday night. Presiding Elder R. A.
Willis was here and preached the SER
mon. It was his first visit to Scot
ian d Neck and he made good impress
sion.
"WANNA,IAKER's ADvERTIsING."--
Somewhere in this paper you will find
short clipping with the above head
ng. II any Of our readers are inclin-
I'd to be ''Cheap John" advertisers they
ought to subside when they read that
Wannamaker pays 81 900 day for his
advertising and another firm pays the
Philadelphia Record SIP, SEQ yea,
Tor one page. And besides the cost OF
the space high salarIed man is hired
20 write the ads.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
Roanoke Union at Hamilton.

The Roanoke Union of the Tar Riv.
er Association will convene with the
Hamilton Baptist Church, March %.
80, 1902.
FRIDAY, 7:30 P. M.-Introductory
Sermon-Josiah Crudup.
$50 P. M.-Organlzation.
SATURDAY, $50 A. M.-Devotione]
Exercisea-T. J. Crisp.
10 A. M.-Reports from the
churches.
ia Associations Miss;ons-G.
L. Merrell and b. Craig.
II so P. M-How to meet the Needs
of our Mission Points-N. Blggs, NJ
L. Kesler.
2:3OP. M.-The Work of the Home
Mission Board-R. D. Carroll.
3:15 P. M-Home Boards work in
North Carolina-B. K. Mason.
4 90 P. M.-The Work of the Foreign
Mission Board and its Demands upon
use. G. O'Neill, J. N. Booth.
80 P. M.-Orphanag ct. S,
Crutch6eld, E. E. Hilliard.
SUNDAY, 9 80 A. M.-Sunday School
Mass Meeting-ffteen minutes talks
interspersed with songs.
First-Good Points In Organizing
and Managing a Sunday School-M
A. Allen.
Second-The Claims of the Sunday
School upon the Chnrch Members
w. Wilson.
Third-The Pastors work in the
Sunday School-Josiah Crudup.
Fcurth-The Sunday Schools as ar
Evangelizing Agency-R. D. Carroll.
II 80 A. M.-Sermon-J. N. Booth
Z 80 P. M-EducationaI Raily-B
Craig, M. l.. Kesler.
We also expect speaker from Raj
eigh. JAS w. Rose, Pastor.
Bethel, n. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
Murder at Roanoke Rapids.

A corresponGet from Weldon to the
Raleigh 2, st March 4ts said
"Mr. J. J. Cobb has been ioully muir
dered at Roanoke Rapids, and the que :
ton now which excites the town is
who murdered this inotfensive man II
z."Mr. Cobb went to Roanoke Rapids
from near this town to work few
weeks ago. The last seen Of him alive
was Saturday night, the !" 18th.
He was young man, unmarried, AID
at first his absence was not noticed
but, failing to go to his work search was
made. His coat was found near The
banks of the canal. The water was
drawn off yesterday and the body was
found near the locks He had been
stripped OF nearly all his clothing and
his pockets were turned out.
Coroner O'Brien was notified anc
held an inquest. It was found that the
tuau udo UC0ll hiSO pas
toll shot wounds were discovered, two
in the arm ard one in the leg, and
there was wound on the head. Drs.
O'Brien and Pierce held all autopsy.
No water was found in the lungs, but
the brain showed that the fatal blow
had been given on the head, and the
man was dead, or unconscious, when
placed In the canal. An arrest was
made at Roanoke Rapids to-day but
the evidence was not sufficient TO hold
the party suspected. It is said that
there is woman in the case and fur.
ther developments are expected.
"a bloody Ratchet has been found il
an old house, the one perhaps with
which the fetal blow on the head wa:
given, as a woman's scarf was found
also in the same house. It is believed
that man and woman Or two mel
! and a woman committed the deed"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
EVERY MOTHER KNOWS

how hard it IS to keep the children
covered up at night. They Will kick
the quilts off and take cold. Do net
give them medicines containing opium.
Aliens Lung Balsam, tree from marco
tic DIR lgs, is never more useful than
when it rids the children of cold and
saves the mothers anxiety. It makes
friend of everyone who uses it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
Jim Boston Lynche 4.

Jim Boston, the negro who poisoned
the family of DIR. D. T. Tayloe, o!
Washington, as told last week in s
clipping from the Greenville Reflector.
was lynched about mile from Wash
ington Monday night. He had beer.
carried to Williamson Jail, but Tues
day morning lie was found dead at
the end of rope near Washington.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
It 5 not a Question

Of whether you can afford to paint.
Can Won afford not to paint, an | let the
vocd ret and decay? Don't be penny
Hize and pound foolish. Use L. & NJ
Paint, d your house is protected for
years, and you save a big lumber and
cr2enters bills for repairs. True, all
.rue. I. 7. Whitehead & Co, Sole
gents Scotland Neck, Il. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

Mrs. c.. E. VanDeuson, CT kilhourn,
Wis, was afflicted with stomach trou-
bic and constipation for long time
She says, 81 have tried many prepare
lions but none have done me the good
that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets have" These Tablets are toI
sale at E T. Whitehead & Co.'S drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
MANY School Children are SickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweat Powders fol
Children, used by Mother Gray.a nurse
IN Children's Home, New York, break
up Colds in "a hours, cure Feve:ish-
ness, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teethlng Disorders and destroy Worms.
At all druggists, CSC. Sample mailed
Free. Address, Allen S. Olmstead,
Leroy, n. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
CAN'T KEEP II SECRET.

TIE splendid work Of DR.. King
Eer Lille Pills is daily coming tc
sat. NJ such graud remedy TO.
Z 5vcc ant, Bowel troubles WAS eve'
"a ~. before. Thousands bless then
caring Cousti pation, Sick Head
H. Eiloasne>-, Jaundice and lndi
%. Try them. 23c at e. I
V 1.,elead 4 Cos. drug sore.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

ttcnrFFIE's TURPENTISE & MUTTON
L i4rNG Pas TER is I. certain cure
,3r whooplng cough, aasy and comfort
able, works while you sheep. % cents
Fer safe b; Z. L. Whitehead & CO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
OUR SUPPLEMENT.

TaE COMMONWEALTH is under obi
cations to the enterprise OF the News
and Observer Tor the handsome and in
teresting supplement we send out to-
day. It gives interesting details OF the
great Charleston Exposition.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
Is YELLOW POISON


in your blood !? Physicians call
it rlalarial Germ. 1t can be seen
changing red blood yellow under
microscope. 1t works day and
night. First, it turns your eom-
plexion yellow. Chilly, aching
sensations creep down your
backbone. You feel weak and
worthless.
ROBERTS CHILL TONIC
will stop the trouble now. It
enters the blood at once and
drives out the yellow poison.
II neglected and when Chills,
Fevers, Night and a gen
eral break down come later OFF,
Roberts Tonic will cure you
tllen-but why wait ? Prevent
future sickness. The s11anufac-
tHre.s know all about this yes-
Iow poison and have perfeczs.;
Roberts Tonic to drive 1t oat,
nOurish your system, restore
appetite, purify the blood, pre-
vent and cure Chil!s, FevcrS and
Malaria. 1t has cured thous-
ands-lt viii; cure you, Or yOur
] money back. This is fair. Try
I It. Price, rs cents.
e. T. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

Educate Your t;cwe1s With Cascaress.
Candy Cathartic. cure cc-s ioteSsE'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
EzElDl NE
AMEs /
lIElzzz0

Does your horse 'feel his
OATS? What a difference be-
tween the granted and the
crass-fed l.orsc! The first
strong and full Of ginger, the
second habby, weak and tired
out before he begins. The
feeding makes the difference.
Children are not alike either.
One is rosy, bright-eyed, full
Of life and laughter, another is
pale, weak and dull. The feed
ing again is responsible.
Sickly children need special
feeding. They don't feel their
OATS. SCOTS Emulsion adds
just the right richness to their
diet. Its like grain to the
horse. The child gets new
appetite and strong digestion.
SCOTS Emulsion is more
! than food. 1t is a strong
medicine. It rouses up dull
children, puts new flesh On thin
ones and rcd blood into pale
ones. It makes children grow
SCOTS Emulsion makes ordi.
|[0@- nary food do its
@1I 81 duty.
,.-sAz% This picture represent:
fss=.:!x y ~ the Trade Mark Of Scott!
81 i.ssss .ss,:' .::,.:.s;;3n AID l., thu
ssssss:: ss.sassrs wrapper OF every bottle.
i I..iii sss..i Scr l-ss sample.
- a.. 81. SCOTT ( BOVINE,
-, 20 - 400 resli ST. New York
"a xzs...ss.ssaI 60, and 3. I'll druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27
Mrs. rsiddicks Notice.

a-.er being 50 early will not at
10 have Summer opening until
Bat an prepared to furnish
hats. hating many trimmed and
ming them on =, lrt notice.
MRS 4 NJ RIDDICK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

SOMETHING NEW IN Zeigler's Sho'
and slippers.
II. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

NEW LINE OF Shirts, Collars anC
%,ispenders.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

JUST AS WE SEE THEM
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

WHITE GOODS in Piques, Wets, IN
India Linen from ) to 33c, Persian
Egyptian and Linen Lawns Organ
dies. Embroidered and Striped Swiss
White Embroidered Waist Patterns
nething new and attractive.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

DRESS GOODS in lIi5trial, plain and
,t,i9ped, MeIrose, Crepe de Chine.
"a Elnds 81 Wooden Suitinp lor
-Sirts. Waist Silks, Tafeta, Pongee
P3aa De Sole, Iudia Six, Foulard
iIoire in white and black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17
LODGE CHOSE OFFICERS
MASoNs HELD ANNUAL MEET
 ING LAST NIGHT.
A. 4. Ross Elected worshpful Master of Montgomery Lodge No. H..
 Retiring Master Chaffee
 Presented with Jewel.

At the annual meeting of Montgomery Lodge No. Il of Masonss held last night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: worshipfui Master, A. A. Rosa
 Senior Warden, Leo Klein.
 Junior Warden. E. J. Meyer.
 Treasurer. Selig Gassenheimer.
 Secretary. William H. Dingley.
 Chaplain. A. J. Messing.
 Senior Deacon, J. Cook Mccall.
 Junior Deacon, Tilford Leak.
 Stewards. William Ketzky and Morris Krone
 Tyler, Simon Calm.
 Mir. Lee Well. in a beautiful speech. presented for the lodge. a handsome dia- mond mounted Past Masters jewel to re- tiring Master F. P. Chaffee who respond ed in few graceful words, thanking the members for this evidence of their appreciation.
 The active membership of Montgomery Lodge is 7S and one of them has been connected with it for nearly 50 years.
 It has been decided by the two lodges, Montgomery and Andrew Jackson, to have a joint installation of officers in the lodge room on June 24. An address will be delivered by Rev. A. J. Messing, Jr.. who is a member of Montgomery lodge.
 Grand Secretary George A. Beauchamp, will be the installing officer on this occa- sion, and Grand Marshal D. w. McIver, will act as Marshal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17
Paine'sCelery Compound Has Proved a Blessing to All Ranks and Conditions
 of People in
 Summer. A Promident and Popular Chi- cago Lady Restored to
 Health.

The success of Paine's Celery Compound in banishing the ills and dieases that fol- low people into the summer time, has not been confined to any particular class of society. Men esteemed in business and professional life, mechanics, farmers wo- men leaders in society, and the wives and mothers of humble homes, have all by voice and pen. contributed strongs testi- mony in favor of the medicine that re- stored them to health and strength.
 When Paine's Celery Compound is used there is no more neuralgia, rheumatism, dyspepsia, stomach Arrangements liver or kidney troubles. The blood once foul and stagnant, Is made fresh and pure, and courses with a regularity that brings vigcr and happiness. The use of one bottle>is often sufficient to establish a health robust enough to combat the dan gers and perils that are common in hot VI eather.
 Mrs. A. T. Lermond, Chicago. Ill.,, Cor responding Secretary of the w. c. T. U., tells of her complete restoration to health through the use of Paine's Celery Con- pound. The great medicine was prescrib- ed by one of Chcago's ablest physicians. Mrs. Lermond says
 "A few years ago I went through sur gical operation. After being in bed for four months I was able to be up, but was exceedingly weak and worn. nervous. and unable to sleep or eat. My physician prescribed Paine's Celery Compound. and at once began to feel stronger. After using a few bottles my health and strength were completely restored. and l am glad to give this testimonial in its favor.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17

 PASSED UPON BoardOf Equalization Com
 plttcs Work. RAISES CONTEMPLATED
$ CONTEMPLATED
Property Owners to Appear
 Before Values are Increased
Board of Revenue Decides to Authqr- ize Considerable Improvements in the oface of the Pro-
 bate Judge.

The County Board of Equalixa tion. composed, of the members of the Board of Revenue of Montgomery. completed yesterday it's work of passing upon the assessment of all taxable property in the county. This work was undertaken by the Board June 2. and it's completion yesterday was the quickest on record.
 Every assessment made by the County Tax Assessor has been passed upon, and in some instances raises are contempiat- ed. In every instance. however. where raise is proposed, the property owner has been notified
 The Board of Equalization will next meet on the second Tuesday in July to take action upon the proposed raises. A number of meetings will be held. at which opportunity will be given the various property owners to appear before the Board and show cause why the assess ment on their property should not be in- creased.
 During yesterdays session. the Board of Equalization became the Board Of Revenue for few minutes to transact necessary business. After some discus sion, it was voted to make some needed improvement in the office of the Judge or Probate The condition of the interior of the Probate office has been reported as nDIHlUk SHpTt Oi QCPtpt oDtS. VI - - years 1t has been stated that the appear ance of the Probate office. which Is the most important in the Court House. has
 been a reflection on the county. Judge Gaston has many times asked the Board to improve matters. The improvements have been delayed on account or the financial condition of the county.
 l The announcement yesterday at the meeting that the county would receive from the banking house of Josiah Nor ris & Go. the second payment of IF l-2 pei cent of the funds that 1t had in the banF at the time of the suspension. made tht | repairs possible. This dividend VII | amount to $1S.5O0. The overhauling or tnt office will be thorough. New carpets ar' to be put in and the interior is to bt | handsomely decorated. The Beard of Revenue at yesterdays | meeting passed a number of accounts and transacted several routine matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17
WILL MAKE
 AFFIDAVIT
New Lease of Life for an
 Iowa Postmaster.

Postmaster R. H. Randall of Dun. lap, Ia., says: "I have been great oufferef from Indigestion and result ine evils for years. Being unable 70 %. tain permanent relief, I resolved to trz Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Before ha0 taken one bottle I knew I had found what I had long looked for. ALter .s : few bottles was cured ofa soreness Iu my left side that I had not been Tree from for over ten. years; am DeCter Io. day than for years. K0dol Dyspepsla Cure has given me . new lease OI ilIe.
 ssIf any suffering person VIII use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, l believe, II IL Ia a diseased stomach from which they eufYef. that they will receive perma- nent relief. Anyone wishing can have a sWorn statement as to the genuinnese and trllthfulness of this statement"
 This testimonial is the voluntary statement of . man who has suffered, found relief and wants others to receive the came benefits. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will cure any case of stomach trouble. It rests the stomach by di. gesting what you eat. The rest alone would restore health. But Kodol Dyspepsia Cure also contains tonice which build up the organ and hasten the good results. You don't have to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di- Rest what you eat. Helps children, too. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
 Cures all Stomach Troubles.
 Prepared only by E. O. DEWITT < Co. Chicago
 The a. bottle contains 3h times tho soc. sire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17

English writers were of considerable length" says Mir. Alden, showing how firmly established among them was the habit proper to the novel. The best ex- amples of the really brief short story have been French and American. The French writer takes naturally to the vivid and piquant sketch, and the Amer ican readily adopts the characteristic na- tional habit of telling little stories-a habt firmly established in our speech be- fore 1t appeared in our literature. The simple conditions of early American life gava the racy anecdote and the narra- tive of adventure their primitive emil nence Our pioneer life not only cher ished the storytelling trait, but fur nished material for .he stories, often sombre, if not tragic. but more freouent- ly humorous. It is easy to see from what matrix sprang the tales of the elder more Sims,-also the productions of our long line of humorists, down to Mark Twain, Stockton, and Bret 1Iarte. Poe and Irving stand in a class not so sharp ly severed from European traditions; and we can readily understand why Dickens and other English writers to such de- gree adniringiy fellowshipped the latter. and why in France the Former received singular appreciation, being there the only American writer familiarly known.
 The art of short-story writing as rep resented by such authors as Maupassant and Gautier and Merimee reached higher point of excellence than that at- tained in the work of their American con temporaries and there have been very few of our writers who in this field have approached Turgenief and Sienkiewlcz. But for Englisli-speaking readers the field has been most satisfactorily oceu- pied and almost monopolized by Ameri- cans. In boldness of conception though avoiding moral risk). in sincerity of feel ing. and in humor they have surpassed all others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17
ONE nlvUTE ceush cUe Cures quickly. That's what it's made for
SPEAK FOR A PRIMARY
DECLARATION OF aovERNo1
 JELKS IS APPROVED.
Captain Graham, Mayor Joseph and Nr. vandiver Say Chief Execu- tive Gave Movement a
 Decided Impetus.

The declaration of Governor Jelks and ether State officials for a primary to se- lect Democraticic nominees for State ofiices wasl received with great satisfac- ton in Montgomery and in political cir cles it was said that there Is now little doubt that the State Democratic Com nittee will order a primary.
 Some men who are niore or less in poli- tics declined to discuss the declaration of the Governor and other officials. said that they were not prepared just at this time to give a public expression of their opinion. Others were outspoken In favor of a primary. and declared that in speaking unqualifiedly for primary, Governor Jeiks had done the proper thing. ~. '-'s
 Capt. E. A. Graham, a delegate to the last Constitutional Convention and a former Mayor of Montgomery, said he was glad Governor Jeiks had declared for 8 primary.
 .'I am in favor of a Democratic pri- mary" said Captain Graham. ''The peo- pie want q primary, and l believe one will be held. It was Contemplated by the delegates to the last Constitutional Com vention that primary elections would be ordered
 W. F. yandiver. one of the largest merchants in Montgomery, said he was a DuSfnesS HidH hHeW very Htlle dUUut politics.
 'I arn in favor of primary" said MT Vandiver, because I believe it gives every man his strength in public affairs. If primary Is managed fairly, it seems to me 1t is to be desired. l am glad the Governor has endorsed primary. as it gives the movement an impetus"
 Mayor E. B. Joseph was seen at his of- flee in the City Hall.
 "In the city of Montgomery" said Mayor Joseph. primaries have been held for the selection of municipal officers for the past twenty-five years, and in every case with perhaps a single exception, they shaye proved satisfactory. have in the county conventions on different occs- sions assisted in the efforts to have the present unfair and unequal county con- vention system changed. The county convention system as it has existed in Montgomery County is nothing short of outrageous. It practically disfranchises the 5000 white voters in the city so far as having any influence in county. State and national elections
 AS to the question of primary for the entire Sttae, I have had no experi- ence to justify an opinion, but on general principles. the right, believe should be secured to the Democratic voters to as fair as possible make a direct choice of their officers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-17

swearing that he would have the fife of Hunt Smith. Hearing Johnson threatep- ing his life Smith walked up to him anH struck him a blow which stunned him. Murphy, coming between the men. pre- eumably as peace-maker, pushed Johnson aside with one hand. and with the other passed a knife into Hunter Smiths side and withdrew 1t near the centre of the abdomen. Reaching the mantle on which his revolver had lain since entering. Smith turned and fired upon the assassin then walked out of the room and stood leaning against a pillar of the porch, one hand holding back his intestines and resting his head upon the other. It was thus that he stood when Johnson rushed by and as he ran fired, placing the revolver within a few feet of Smiths face, The bullet en- tered the lower eyelid, passing through the eve into the brain. He fell from the porch. never more to siadden the hearth of his home.
 Johnson rushing into the dark forest sought shelter among his friends and relatives, where for twenty-two years ne has been protected and hidden by them Sheriffs and deputies have tried in vain to capture him but without avail. He eiuded them
 oNow the friends of Johnson ask that he be pardoned. man in the prime of life being but 50 years. of age. The plea of this mah is that hN has . wife and six children, grant 1t and God knows have only pity inmy heart for her, ana her children. and for him. too. But, IS evefy man to be pardoned for his crime because of his having family? Is not that one of the penalties for crime! Had Johnson served the twenty-two years and asked a pardon I would be the first to sign my name. Had his friends not been so thoughtless as to place the blame upon one who was only acting in self-defense and in their effort to shield Johnson im- pugn the dead. and had they proved that Johnson had shown the least remorse or expiated his, sin in any way would have made no murmur."