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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Four New Brick Buildings.

Contracts have been given for fou.
new brick stores to be built Oh Main
street and the work has already &C
tual!y begun. They will be built on
the sites of the E. W. Lyman store
now occupied by Mr.. A. L. Purr.ng.
ton, and the store formerly occupied
by Mr.. burlington.
The contract has been made with
MIR. H. L. Driscol, OF Roanoke r pids
who has been here several days.
This is pleasant news to chronicle,
for 1t shows that Scotland Neck is not
standing still but making progress al
the time.
The brick for these new buildings
will he furnished by Mr.. D. A. Madry
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Board of Education.

The county Board of Education was
in session at Halifax Monday. The reg
ular aprortionment was made. An Or
der made at previous meeting that all
public schools in the county commence
at the same time was rescinded, and
the time for opening the school is left
at the discretion of the committees
each committee acting for its own
school.
The standard of salary for first grade
teachers was raised to $50. Reports 81
the county treasurer and county
Superintendent were received by tht
Board.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
An Evening Of Rare Pleasure.

Monday night, July IA, the ladiel
Of the Episcopal church gave sonf
recital III the opera house. The songs
and Rotations for the most part were
rendered by the visitors that are now
enjoying themselves within our gates
The singing of Misses Janet Smith
and Myrtle Moore was fine and elected
generous applause. Their voices are
of the best soprano and they never
were used to better advantage than on
Monday evening. The loud and
prolonged encores attested the decided
hit they made on the audience.
Mr.. Wheeler Mcdhee used his fine
tenor to the very best advantage also,
and was frequently and loudly encof-
ed. His singing Of the "Holy City"
while the bevy of lovely maidens pan
tomimed 1t, was pronounced by some
to be the finest they ever heard.
Miss Ellen Saunders, of Durham /;
Miss Sue Owen, of Denniston, Va, and
Miss Monte Wllliford reclted, and did
it most credltably.
Mrs. w. r. Bond aDd Miss Pauline
Shields also sang, to the great JOY Of
the entire audience.
It was indeed an evening OF rare en-
joynent. The programme was render
ed by some of the very best musical
talent OF the State and the people OF
Scotland Neck are under obligations
to the vieiting young ladies and Mr..
McGhee for their excellent entertain
ment.
Following is tho excellent pro-
gramme rendered
l. The Shade OF the Palm. Leslie
Stuart.)
Miss Pauline Shields.
2. Recitation-Sonny's Christening.
Miss Ellen Saunders.
8. (a) Love is Spring. (Victor Herbert)
(b) Dreams. (Chaunce Hanilton)
Miss Janet Smith.
4. A Whispered Vow. (Hartwell ones)
Mrs. w. r. Bond.
5. Recltation-Why Miss Ann Ma.
rie Simmons Never Married.
Miss Owen.
6. 0 that We Two were Maying.
Miss Myrtle Moore and Mr.. McGhee.
z. Vocal Solo. (By request.)
Miss Janet Smith.
g. Pantomime--The Holy City.
Song by Mr.. McGhee.
9. Then the Heart Is Young. Dudley
Buck)
Miss Myrtle Moore.
10. Recitation.
Miss Monte Williford.
IL. (a) A Son OF the Desert. (Walter
A. Phillips)
(b) "Asthore. (H. Throtere)
Mr.. McGhee.
IL. Bridal Chorus-From "Thc Rose
Maiden (H. Cowen.)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Miss Rebeeca Smith Enterta,n,,

Miss Rebecca Smith gave an enjoy
able party at her home Friday
evening, July IL, complimentary to
the young ladies' and gentlemen that
composed Miss Nan Hill Smiths
house party. The evening was spent
in most enjoyable manner. Musl c
both instrumental and vocal was rem
dered. Cream, cake and other delicacies
were served on the lawn. Those in
attendance greatly enjoyed themselves
and think Miss Rebecca a charming
hostess and thank her for her kind
hospitality.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
CLUBBING OFFER!

The semi-Weekly Journal, of Allan
ia is an up-to-date, eight page, seven
column paper. We will send you
The COMMONWEALTH and the Semi
Weekly Journal one year for $1.75 and
give you The Southern Cultivator
of Atlanta, one year as premium.
We will do this to any who Will pay up
arrears to THE COMMONWEALTH or to
any who wish to subscribe anew. Big
offer. Take it up now.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
The Baptist
Female University.

In the heart Of Raleigh, within two
blocks of the churches, the Governors
Mansion, the Ca ,,itol and Libraries.
New furnishings and outfit. -Four
buildings. Twenty-three officers and
teachers Give men and eighteen wo.
men) Well equipped Chemical and
Biological laboratories. Music Faculty
of two men and four women. Twelve
distipc: schools headed by University
students and graduates. Students
cared tor by Lady Principal, Lady Phys.
lcian, Matron aud Nurse.
Full Literary course, including all
fees, for $167.5O per session.
For further information address
r. T. VANN,
7-10-2t Raleigh, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Notice..
TILL SEPTEMBER TO LIST.

To the tax payers of Halifax County
Notice is hereby given that all who fail
CT to list their property lii June, Will
he given until the first Monday in
September to list and all who fail to
avail themselves Of this cpport unity
VIII he declared from listing and the
law requiring them to pay double tax
vii! be enforced.
BY order of the Board.
J. IT. NORMAN,
ITO Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
NEED MORE HELP.

Often the over-taxed organs o: diges-
ton cry out for help by Dyspepsias
pains, Nausea, Dizziness, Headaches
liver complaints, bowel disorders.
Such troubles call for prompt use OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They are
gentle, thorough. and guaranteed to
cure. 25c at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S.
drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
VINE HILL
MALE ACADEMY.
High School for
Boys and Young
Men.

Comprises Primary, Inter.
mediate, High School and
Complete Business Courses.
Special preparation for
young men who expect to
enter college. Next session
begins Sept. /, 1902.
For particulars and cata-
logue address
r. ]. CREEKMORE.
Scot. Neck, N. C. Prin.
7-1O-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
If A MAN LIE TO YOU,

And say some other salve, ointnent
otion, oil or alleged healer Is as good
as Rucklen's Arnica Salve, tell him
thirty years of marvellous cures OF Piles
Burns, Boils, Corns, Felons, Ulcers
Cnts. Scalds, Bruises and Skin Erup'
tlons prove it's the best and cheapest
25c at E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.'S, dru
tore.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
TRINITY COLLEGE
Durham, N. c.,

Offers rs graduate and under
graduate courses of study. New
library facilities, laboratory equipment
and gymnasium. Number of students
doubled in 8 years. Large num-
Der OF scholarships awarded annually.
Loans made to worthy students. FIX
penses very moderate. For catalogue
address
ID. w. NEWSOM, Registrar.
7-l0-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Another Hypnotic Performance.

Mr.. N. D. Parks gave another dis
play of his rare hypnotic powers at the
home of Mr.. Clee Vaughan Tuesday
night.
Mr.. Parks worked some new expert
ments on his subjects and did it sue.
cessiully. He is really making fine
progress in the hypnotic art and says
he can work great good with it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.

DON'T FAIL TO TRY THIS.
Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bittere Tor any trouble it IL re-
for a permanent cure will
surely be effected. It never fails to
tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
and bowels, stimulate the liver, In.
vigorate the nerves and purify the
blood. It's wonderful tonic Ter run
down systems. Electric Bltters posi-
lively cures Kidney and Liver Trout les
Stomach Disorders, Nervousness, Sleep
lessness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and
expels Malaria. Satisfaction guaran.
teed by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
ACTS IMMEDIATELY.

Colds are sometimes more trouble.
Some in summer than in winter. It's
SO hard to keep from adding to- them
while cooling off after exercise. One
Minute Cough Cure cures at once.
Absolutely safe. Acts hmm ,diately.
Sure cure for cou 5bs, colds, throat ard
lung trouhles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Killed by Lightning.

News came this morning thata COL
ored man, two colored women and a
mule were killed by lightning Tues-
day afternoon near Spring Hill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
The Deep Well.

The deep we'll being sunk On Main
street In front of the hotel is now over
three hundred feet. No rock has
yet been struck and the work progress
es we'll.
1t is hoped that an overflow will vet
be obtained, and if not that, good
water that will give satisfaction.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

With fine prospects tor good crops
the schools Of the country, influenced
by the great educational awakening,
will probably be largely attended. II
YOU are looking for school for your
daughters send them to the Vine Hill
Female Academy. Where will You
find better one2
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Laud Sale For Taxes,

l shall sell at the court house door
in Halifax OH Monday, August the Ith
the following property to satisfy taxes
for 1901:
w. I. Purnell, 500 acres land,
Home place, taxes and cost, 1888
IRA G. SHAW,
Tax Collector.
7-1O It.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

Mr.. Geo. w. Truitt, OF Suffolk, Va
says, II am highly pleased with the
progress of my son, and can cheerfully
recommend The Virginia High
School to the public" For particulars
address, N. G. Starke, Principal, Sui
folk, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Bargains.

ONE MORE CASE of 4c Calico.
MORRISETT Bros
REDUCED Prices OH Lawns.
MORRIsETT Bros.
JUST RECEIVED Beautiful Line
OF Fans. MORRIsETT Bros.
REDUCED PRICES ON Low Shoes.
MORRIsETT Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
personal paragraphs.

Mics Grace Galloway, of Mt. i.iry
is visiting Miss Kate Dunn.
Mr.. Wilson Allsbrook went to Wei.
don Wednesday to see his father who
is Ill.
Mr.. 7. III. Pritchard has been away
in New York On business for several
days.
Mr.. J. d. Bousha!l, OF Raleigh, spent
some days in Scotland Neck last week
Mrs. j. r. Mason, OF Emporis, Va,
ls visiting her sister, Mrs. S. F. dunn.
Miss Mary Harrison, OF Rlngwood,
is visiting Miss Mamie Dunn.
Miss Margaret Wallace, OF Vicks.
burg, Miss, arrived today and is the
guest OF he1 school-mate, Miss Mar
garet Bowers.
Mrs. G. H. Hale, of Halifax, is visit
ing the family of Mr.. J. Frank Brink
ley.
Prof. L. j. Creekmore and wife left
last Friday for Lynnbaven, Va, where
they Will spend few weeks on a vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Gilbert Smith, of New York,
spent some days here last week on q
visit to his relatives.
Mr.. D. P. Stern returned Monday
from a several days. visit to Rocky
Mount.
Mr.. David Hoffman has been home
some days from Hampton, Va, visiting
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs &. F. Hancock have
gone to Seven Springs to spend some
time for their health.
MIR. J. S. Bowers went to Seven
Springs last Saturday.
Mr.. A. Mcdowell went on a business
trip to New York last week.
Mr.. D. NJ. Prince went on business
trip to Norfolk Tuesday.
Mrs. G. T. Lawrence and children
went to Durham Tuesday to visit her
sister, Mrs. B. F. TilIery.
Mrs. w. T. Hancock and Master
Ben, aud Hiss Fannie Gray went to
Weldon Monday on visit.
Mr.. P. L. Salisbury, of Hamilton, was
here Sunday. He visited the family
OF DR.. r. NJ. johnson.
Miss Flossie Kitchin, OF Portsmouth,
Va, is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
S. B. Kitchin.
Misses Lizzie and Title Butterworth,
OF Petersburg, Va, are here visiting
Mrs. w. F. Butterworth.
Mr.. w. E. Alligood returned Tues
day from a visit to Washington.
Miss Pearlie Edmondson, Of Be thel,
is visiting Miss Jennie Allsbrook.
Miss Jennie Leggett, Of Palmyra, is
visiting Miss Onie Dunn.
Mrs. H. L. Drisco], of Roanoke Rap
ids, has been here some days on visit.
Mr.. X. House, OF Raleigh, has been
here this week visiting his brother,
Mr.. J. w. House, and sister Miss Lucy
House.
Mr.. Paul Kilchin while away in
Pennsylvania last week, was taken
quite sick, and his brother, Hon.
Claude Kltchin, went and accompan
led him back home.
Hon. Claude Kitchin and Mess.
Paul and Arlington Kitcbin have
gone to Greensboro to attend the State
Democratic convention.
Miss Adelaide Smith has returned
from Raleigh accompanied by little
Miss Annie Strong.
Miss Bo-Peep Hill, charming
young lady of Rocky Mount, came to
day ana is visiting her grandfather
Capt. A. B. Hill. Her many friend s
are delighted to see her.
Miss Helen Vann, OF Como, who
had been here some weeks visiting
friends, extended her visit last week
to rela Ives In Raleigh.
Miss Laura Blanchard, young cir
from the Baptist Orphanage at Thorn
asville, came With Mr.. N. Biggs from
the annual meeting at that institution
last week to make her home with Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Lawrence.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Wanted.

Wanted 100 carpenters. Wages
81 p TO - Is per day. Apply to John
81 Pierce, Contractor, Room u.s.
l. '"cnberg Bldg. Norfolk, Va,
7-3-4t,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Bring Us Your wool s!

we are representing one OF the best
Mills in the State. Will pay highest
Cash prices or exchange Tor goods.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Debnam Military School, Lf e Ua2eiina

An English Classical Scientific and Commercial School,
counties sta nfoe"
school have son In one
choo:
developed school that mas e
which the home life where truthful many
giving fo and thorough ,oa 81
Sept Charges most reasonable
for ufrafed catal j. E. DDENAM, supt t-NVz@
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Machines andNeedles

II. Z. ALLIGOOD, Agent Tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts.
Parts and attachments. ANY part sun.
piled Or fixed. Sold on easy install
ment. Old machines taken in ex-
change. Box 2O5.
o-lz-2n Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17
Don't Forget

The Great Stationery Sale
at +. T. Whitehead & Co.'s
Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

Miss Katharine Smith, of Canton
Miss, who has spent some time here
recently, left last week for her home.
She had been a part of the gay COM
panies at all the pleasure parties of the
young people for several weeks aud her
iiiende Will miss her much.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-17

Miss Nina White, one of Scotland
Neck's accomplished young ladies, has
reached home after four weeks of de.
Ilghtiul pleasure, including Morehead
ten DAYS, then to TarborO with Miss
Gussie Harre!l, and then to Greenvllle
where she attended quite a swell house
party, given by Mrs. JOS. Moye.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
Examination of Teachers.

Baton Rouge, July IS, 1902.
To PARISH SUPERINTENDENT:
The next examination of applicants for
certificates to teach in the several parishes
will take place on the goth and 2Ist Of
August, 1909.
Please send me, at least approximately,
the number of questions you will want of
each grade that may know how many pa
pers of each grade to have printed. Public
announcement should be made, of the
aminations, in the official organ of the par
ish, and all persons intending to apply
should be instructed 10 notify you at once
so to enable you to know how many ques-
ton papers to order. In addition to queS-
tons upon the ordinary branches as hereto
fore given here will be a few teaching
Methods as also some general questions
abou: the constitution of the United States,
and the constitution of the State of Louis
lana. 1t will be we'll to publish this nfor-
nation that may be taken by
prise. Yours truly,
] V. CALHOUN,
Supernte ndent.
-26-to-S-2I.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

Judge Blackman is one of the
candidates for Congress in the
new seventh district. The Judge
is an able and popular man and
will no doubt make good
race A recent special from
Alexandria says concerning his
candidacy:
Judge W. F.. Blackman, of
Alexandria, formally announced
himself to-day in the Daily Town
Talk as a candidate for Congress
from the new seventh district.
Judge Blackman is Georgian
by birth, but moved to Claiborne
parish when quite young. He
represented that parish in the
Legislature in 1s66-67, and was
soon afterward elected to the
senate, and served there till 1872.
He moved to Rapides parish in
'73, and was elected Judge of the
district court here in '76, and
has held that position almost
continuously, except four years,
when he served as circuit Judge.
Judge Blackman as lawyer
stands in the front rank. He
is a stanch Democrat, except
he wants all the protection he
can get on sugar, rice and
lumber. Judge Blackman left
this morning for Crowley, and
will go from there to Lake
Charles and Leesville. He will
visit many other points in the
district before returning here. -
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
Trunks, all kinds, all prices, at
Prejean & LeBlanc'S.
Fair Warning.

Fair Warming.
Philadelphia Press (Rep.).
Mrs. Hify-Jane, didn't I see
you strolling along the avenue
last evening with my husband?
Nurse-Girl (defantly)- Sup
pose you did?
Mrs. Hify-Well, Jane, you II
have to keep better company
than that or you can't stay in my
employ.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
n snoULD UlE TONIGHT

II should die to- night
And you should &C me to my cold corpse
aud say,
Weeping aud heartsick DER my lifeless
clay
II should die tonight,
And you should come in deepest grief and
And say: 'sHere's that ten dollars that
owe,''
might arise in my white cravat
And say, '.Whai's that?"
If I should die to. night
And you should come to my cold corpse
ana kneel,
Ciasping my bier to show the grief you
feel,
say, il I should die tonight
And you should come to me, and there
and then
Just even hint 'bou, payin' me that ten,
might arise the while,
But I'd drop dead again.
Ben Kings Terse.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
Notice to Voters.

The Office of the registrar for and in the
parish of Lafayette, for supplementary
registration according to Act II3 of 1902 for
the election to be held Nov. 4, 1902, will be
open on the following dates:
At court house, Monday, Aug. 4. to
Saturday, Aug. 9.
At Mouton's Switch, Monday, Aug. II.
At (;uidroys' Hall, Ist ward, Tuesday,
Aug IL.
At Mrs. Ford Huffpauir's, ed ward,
Thursday, Aug. IA.
At II. Theall's store. 4th ward, Satur-
day, Aug. 10.
At Farmers Alliances hall, sth ward,
Monday. Aug. IS.
At a. c. Guilbeau's hall, 9th ward,
Wednesday, Aug. 20.
At H. Simoneaux's, 9th ward, Thursday,
Aug. FL.
At Pillette school house, 9TH ward, Friday,
Aug 22.
At ]. Wh,ttington's store, 9th ward, Satur-
day, Aug. 23.
And at court house from Aug. IS to Sept
26, 1902.
A. NJ. MAkTIN,
Aug. :, 1902 Registrar
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
Fine new line of stationary al
Guerre- Broussard Pharmacy. IT,

Webster and Bienville parishes
have young lady deputy clerks
of court and in CaddO and
Rapides parishes young ladies
are serving as clerks of the PO- |
lice Jury, and in each case are |
rendering good and efficient SER |
vice. One by one the modern |
woman is breaking down the
barriers Of social prejudice and
forcing her way in the avenues
of commerce, industry and the
professions, heretofore closed to
her sex, showing equal ability
and proficiency as her one time
master, man, and bringing with
her refining influence and
patient industry, peculiarly
feminine attributes. - RuStOn
Leader.
Every day furnishes additional
evidence of the fitness of woman
for many lines of work which
not many years ago We're be-
lieved to be the exclusive prop
erty of man by the operation of
divine law. In the town of La
fayette young ladies' are occupy
| lAS pOS1UloAS VI
and, as everywhere else, they
are doing their work well. There
was a time when the women
who were compelled to earn a
livelihood were restricted to
very narrow field of work, but,
as our contemporary well says,
the barriers of social prejudice
must give wav to the enlightened
Judgment of modern thought.
To-day merit is recognized ir
respective of sex, and though
the competition which arises
from these changed conditions
may seem a little hard on the
men it is eminently fair.
Prejean & Leblanc sell trunks,
trunks, trunks, cheap, cheap,
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

To promote the public health, the City
Council has procured a half barrel of Cloro-
Napthoeum, one of the best known disn-
fectants. 1t may be had in quantities of one
quart .'r less from either of the police officers
or from the undersigned.
CHAS. ID. CAFFERY, Mayor.
June 23, 1902.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

Notice to Teachers.
Teachers holding summer school certi-
fcates will please send them to the under
signed as soon convenient.
l.. J. AILEMAN,
Superintendent.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

BY virtue of a judgment rendered by
Judge H. l.. Monnier, of the sd Justices
court, in the above entitled and numbered,
suit I, the undersigned. have seized and
will sell for cash, to the last and highest
bidder, in front of Judge Monner's Office,
in the town of Lafayette, between legal sale
hours. on
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

Fine perfumery, all kinds, all
prices, just received at Guerre
BrOussard Pharmacy. If
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

just received a full line o
fine trunks. Prejean & Leblanc
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

Justices Court, Lafayette Parish, La,
No7I
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02
Hope Lodge No. 145.
f. e. A. NJ.

Meets at 7:3O p. m. in the Ma
sonic hall, Lafayette, every
Thursday on or before full moon,
as follows:
Thursday, March 20.
Thursday, April II.
Thursday, May p.
Thursday, June 19.
Thursday, July II.
Thursday, August IA.
Thursday, September II.
Thursday, October 16.
Thursday, November 13.
Thursday, December II.
CHAS. D. CAFFERY, w. M.
F. e. GIRARD. Secretary.
The Lafayette gazette., 1902-08-02

BY virtue of a judgment rendered by
Judge Galbert Bienvenu, of the third JUS
tees court, Lafayette parish, and to me
directed, I, the undersigned, will sell, for
cash, to the last and highest bidder, in front
of Judge Benvenu's Office, the town of
Lafayette, between legal sale hours, on
Saturday, Aug. =, 1902,
the following described property to-wit:
One Creole mare.
l.. dIRsCH, constable,
July 26, 1902.