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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
w are--2iftman.

At the residence OF Rev. G. W
Phelps, rector Of the Episcopal church
here, Wednesday night, October 30
1902, Miss Anna Pittman was msrriec
to Mr.. Bonnie Ware, Rev. Mr.. Phelps
performing the ceremony.
The marriage was quiet one, only
a few friends being present.
MFR. and Mrs. Ware are boarding wit |
his sister.
The groom is an industrious youpt
farmer, the son o! Mr.. J. P. Ware, Q
this place, and the bride is the daughte
Of Mr.. HI. A. Pittman. of this commu
nifty, and bears the high esteem of al
who know her; and tie happy pair il
their entrance upon life's journey to
gether, have The congratulations AM
good wishes of many friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
DR.. Jones Thursday and Friday Nights

Dr.. J. William Jones will lecture IN
Futrel's opera house Thursday and
Friday nights, November 6;h and lib
His subjects VIII be. "sssonewa!l Jack
sen, the Great Sold -, and The Con-
fsderate Soldier on TIE Field OF Battle"
Confederate veterans Will be adnltt-
ed to hot:, lectures 81: eng ticket.
The price ol admission will be ior rt-
served seats 50 cents, general admission
% cents.
There is a treat In store for all who
hear him.
The Richmond. (Va) Times says:
Rev.. William Jones, Chaplain-Gen-
eraI oflEc Confederate Veterans delly-
cred his magnificent address upon
Robert E. Lee, the Model Man. III
Richmond College last night, and the
hal! was filed with an assembly Of stu
dents aud professors, old soldiers, min
listers, fine gentlemen and fair ladies
all :.of whom enjoyed the speakers
glowing words for an hour and half.
CDR. Jones' address was enriched bs
anecdotes 0! General Lee and his times:
which were obtalLed by personal peru
sal of hundreds Of letters written b.
General Lee, as we'll IS by personal re-
character CT the II odsi man.
CDR. Jones tells these stories In al:
admirably vivid manner which lends
its charm 70 all utterances."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

The Walter /. Main show last Satur-
day drew a large crowd. The street
parade was a splendid one and the
slow was first-cIass. Many said it was
the best show ever seen IN Scotia
Neck. The animals were the sublec
of much remark by tie people o! fl. :e'
ieelings--they were in such fi..a tx
and showed that they are well kei:'.
The ring perform ances were good, tie
bicycle riding excellent ard The :eh;s
Of strength shown were rem srkao:e
All y be had business with tie ;:.f::-
ages were pleased and sp,i-e we:; -
then, All ths show went away 49,.
quite g1o! Opinion, o! In; public
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Fine Potatoes and Turnips.

THE COMMONWEALTH has been the
recipient this week of some very
fine potatoes.
Mr. r. w. Strickland brought in a
fine yam potato which weighed 5
pounds and Is ounces and measured
around one way II inches and the other
FL inches.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Morrisette brought alss,
two potatoes which wei ghed respective
~ 5 pounds IL ounces and 3 pounds
2 ounces, and both measured l9 10
inches around. Mr.. Morrisette also
brought'two turnips weighing respect
.yely 3 pounds 6 ounces and pounds
Is ounces. The tu:nips measured
around 20 Is and 20 q Inches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Death Of MISS Emma Howa I'd.

A few years ago an aged mother,
Mrs. Ssi'ie Howard, and her three
daughters came to Scotland Neck to
make their home.
Soon after coming one of the daugh-
ters sickened and died. Only a few
weeks ago after short illness Miss
Lula, another one, was laid away to
rest. On last Thur.drv, October Sob,
Miss Emma. the remaining daughter,
went 10 join the family on the other
side.
After her sisters death she remarked
that nc one OF their family had ever
survived sn attack OF typhoid fever. She
seemed doomed from the first. Al,
times there was hope Of her recovery.
She had every attention that physician
and friends could render, but the mes
senger would not be refused. The
clear cal: had come and she must go.
Last spring she united with the
0Soeduu NSCA DaDtISo CHURCH..
In the midet Of gathering sorrow.
she was upborue by a cheerful hope.
After her death these lines from IN
old hymn were found in her work box
! at the mill where shs worked
ellis bounty will provide,
His saints securely dwell.
The hand that bears creation up,
Shall guard his child rem we'll"
Through these words her splri
breathed.its song in the night of sor
row gathering about her.
Her death on account Of the dear old
mother calls for the sympathy OF the
community.
| Like Naomi of old she is left wlthou,
4 near relative in the world. In addi-
tlon to the infirmities of age is that G;
aim ost total deafness.
Surely she will not lack friends foi
the remaining steps OF the journey, and
may He whose hand bears creation
up guard her we'll.
| M. l.. K.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06


wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid tsou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilner's Swamp-ROot is nc: rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. lthas beer tested
in SO many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that a special arrangement has
been made by which all readers of this paper
who have not already tried it. may have
sample bottle sent free by mail. also book
telling more about Swarnp-Root and how 10
find out if you have kidney OF bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and EE~
send your address to As|: rs: eE:::f1
DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Bing
hamton, N. Y. The z.:4 lE@f3IEE
regular fifty cent and Home Of swamp-Root.
dollar sizes are sold by ali good druggists,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

Having decided to quit farming and
leave the State of North Carolina,
will on Wednesday the 10th day OF
December, 1902, expose to public sale
to the highest bidder for cash, on my
farm in Halifax county, about one
mile from the growing and fourlshine
town of Enfield, the following person
al property to- Wit:
mules, i horses, so head of. Jer-
sey cattle. Is head of improved STOCK
OF hogs, farming implements, etc., a lot
of corn, fodder, peanuts and cotton
also one-half interest in one engine and
peanut thresher Gas good as new.)
I will also on said day offer my farm
for rent for the years Of 1908, 1904 an5
1905, containing 1,20O acres, bounded
by the lands of J. C. Randolph. r. B
Parker, the Fittman farms and others
reaching to within two hundred yards
of the corporate limits of the town o'
Enfield IN Halifax county. For further
particulars apply to the undersigned at
Enfield. N. C.
This 1st day of Noyember, 1902.
S. PORE
11-6.4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
STEPPED AGAIST A HOT STOVE

A child of Mrs. Gao. r. Benson
when gettlng his usual Saturday nigh:
bath, stepped back against L bet stove
which, burned him severely. Ths
child was il great agony and hi
mother coald do nothing to pacif..
hin. Remembering that she bad ::
bottle OF Chamberlain Pain Balm i;
the house, she thought she would try
it. In less than half an hou: after ap
plying 1t the child was quiet and as
,eep. ana in less than two weeks was
veil. Mrs Benson is well known
.,esident 0! Kellar, Va. Pain Balm is
IN ant:septic llniment and espec tally
valuable !or burns, cuts, bruises and
sprlins. For sale by E. 7. Whitehead
& Co, Scotland Neck, LsEgets Drug
Store, Hubgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Il sutiful Sea Shells Free.

Since coming South l have receive ed
numerous inquiries for sea shells, and
now please say to ycuI readers that HAY
been living on the seashora, and have
made fac collection Of lovely she'll
from our own shore, the coral reefs and
the Yves. India Islands, and that vii
send a dtzen different kinds, no tw''
alike. and dozen scarlet sea peas t.
any one who sends stamp to pay the
postage Any one Is welcome to send
as have plenty fer all.
MRS. s. A, WARNER.
Jacksonville, Fla.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
hoM FOLKS : S1RAse En-
Nor How THEY LOOK, BUT WHO
THET ARE, WHENCE They CONE
AND WHERE THEY Go.

Mr.. H. E. Biggs came Monday from
Raleigh to vote Tuesday.
Mr.. Nc. fleet Hill who has heen liy
ing at Alexander has been homo some
days.
Mr.. N. Biggs went to Williamson
Saturday on business and returned
Tuesday.
Mr.. N. Biggs went to Williamson
S 'turday Oh business and returned
Taeslav.
Mr.. W. S. Watson, of Hampton, Va,
was in town some days visiting rela-
tlves and frienda,
Mr. E. K. Hassell came up f1cm
Kinzton Saturday and remained over
unit Tuesday.
MIR. Fred White head, who has been
living In Petersburg several years, Was
here last week on a visit.
Mr.. Floyd Harris, who has been
swing in Winston for some time, is
hero whiting his mother.
Miss Maggie Bowers who is teaching
at Heathsvllle spent Sunday here and re
turned to her school Monday.
Miss Mary Kesler who has been
away four months visiting her parents
near Statesville returned Friday.
Mrs. John Mills returned to Wake
Forest Monday after spending some
time here visiting Mrs. Claude E:;eh-
in.
Mrs. J. S. Wick came from WASH
ington Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Wick
will make Scotland Neck their home
again.
Mrs. J. S. Turner, of Raleigh, came
down Monday to visit Mrs. DR.. Vim.
berley and the family OF Mr.. c. T.
Lawrence.
Mr.. Jas. 3. Hall, Of Edenton, came
up some days ago and spent Sunda,
with his people. He returned t.
Eden.on Monday.
DR.. J. P. Wimberley and wife went
to Rocky Mount last week to attend
he funeral Of Mr.. John w. Philips, DIR.
Wimberley's brother.;n.lew.
Mr.. W. NJ. DeLcatch came from.
Northampton county Tuesday where
be has been for some time with his
father, who died few days ago, aged
SO years
Misses Margaret Shields, Estel|e
Johnson and Kate Dunn returned Mon
lay from Raleigh where they went
last week to attend the State fair anc
visit the Baptist Fena'e University
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
FOR A BAD COLD.

II you have bad cold you need !;
GOOD reliable medicine like Chamber
iain's Cough remedy to loosen and re-
iieve it, and to allay the irritation and
OF the throat and lungs
Fer sale by E. Z. Whitehead, & Co
Scotland Neck. Leggett's Drug Store
H.tgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
STARTLING, BUT TRUE.

III every ore knew what grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills Is, .
writes D. II. Turner, Dempseytown, Pa ,
You'd sell all you have in a day.
Two weeks use has make new man
Of me-" Iniailih!a Tor constipation
stomach and liver ir5ubiss. 25c a:
E. T. Whitehead 1: Co.'S. drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
MIR. LAMBS CERTIFICATE,

My little son had been troubled with
Ringworm Oh his band Tor a year.
We tried various remedies with no Ell
tect. At last we used Hancock's Liquid
Sulphur, and after three or four appli-
cations there was improvement, and
In three weeks it was entirely cured.
q. LAMB,
Scotland Neck, n. C, Oct. q, 1902
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
LUCK IN THIRTEEN.

By sending IL miles VIM. Spirey, of
Walton Furnace, VT, got box Of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured a horrible Fever Sore on his leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Eruptions,
Bolls, Burns, Germs aud Piles. Only
25c. Guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead
& Co. druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Miss Ray camp to Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Camp, OF Louis
burg, haye sent out handsome invita-
lions to the marriage of their dauga-
ter, Miss Mary Ray, to Mr.. William
3. Cooke, Wednesday evening, Novem
Der 18th, In the Methodist church OF
LOu!sburg.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Cotton Seed. Wanted

Am again in the market to pay the
highest Cash, or exchange price, TO,
your cotton seed this season: ENTIRE
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IN
EVERY CASE.-O. X. TAYLOR.
Sept. Is, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
MOTHER GRAY'5 SWEET POW
DERS FOR CHILDREN,

used by Mother Gray
,,,rsss IN tie CI,,I!ran's Home in Nes
YORK. Care Fevaris!,uess. BAD Stomach
Tsssi:i.E Disorders, move All! regulate
the Bowels ana Destroy Worms. Over
20 90 ,e<tils,e.s.,ai<. They never tail
A. a I! .ags5:-; 90. Sample FREE
Address Allen S. O}.nsteG, lie Roy
4 Y.
Ea-yas ssy. w5z:a RAsvG
ESQ 81; G.s. y iaazes ~aAsS~
F9r =o;zss. s5ssF.:,s- Sores,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
OUT OF DEATHS JAWS

"Wie death seemed very Lear :r',:o
Il severe stomach and liver trc:":a,' 80;
I had suffered with for years wsit.,
Z. Muse, Durham. \. c., DIR. kiIs
New Lie Pills saved my lie and gave
perfect health" Bes: pills on earth
and only 25c at f. T. Whitehead & Co.'S
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Barlow and Wilson's fAinstreis

Barlow ard Wilson's MINISTRIES APP
peased in the opera house last Thurs
day night and were greeted by a gooo
audience. The remark was genera
that 1t was the hest minstrel show ever
seen in Scotland Neck. They pleased
The public we'll.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

cures made by Or.
Kilner's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great med-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; di:.-
covered after years Of
scientific research ~
DR.. Kilrner, the er.i-
nent kidney and bad
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
n EW SPARKLES.

e. T. whitehead& Cos
A NEW SUPPLY of every
thing in our Jewelry Depart
lnent.
We have Fine New Clocks;
Watches, Scarf Pins, Ladies
Lace Pins, Babies Pins, Cut
Glass, Birthday Presents,
Wedding Pres n S, q Big
Lot of Silverw e, and Full
Trays of man h er Spark
ling Beauties.
All pretty, attractive AMI
CHI EAP p.
u. r. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Machines and Needles

r. E. ALLIGOOD, Agent Tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts
Parts and attachments. ANY part sup
piled or fixed. Sold on easy install
naent. Old machines taken in ex
change. Box POS,
CLAIM Scotland Neck. N. e.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
THE VALUE OF EXPERT TREAT
MINT.

THE VALUE OF EXPTKT TKEAT-
MENT.
Everyone WHO Is afflicted with q
chronic disease exp ariences great Gil
!iculty in having their case intelii.
gently treated by the average phys'-
clan. These diseases can only he cur
ed by a specialist who understands
them thoroughly. DR.. j. Newton
Hathaway Of Alfalfa, Ga, is ackuow;-
edged the most ski!fu! and successful
specialist in the United States. Write
aim for his expert opinion OF yoni
Ease, for which he mates I'D charge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

ARRESTED AND Sent TO VIRGINIA
some days ago Mess. CIV. Dunn and
G. Fl. johnson arrested a colored DO,
named Willie Gotten who was wanted
in Virginia for shooting a man about
he first Of September. They took him
70 Palmyra where they were met By
the officers from Virginia to whom
they delivered the prisoner.
INTO A New STORE-Mr. A. L Pur-
tington has moved from the old stort
On Eleventh stree: into his handsome
new brick store Oh Main street.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Josey's Bargains!

SHOES! Shoes! Harrisburg Shoe.
sor Ladies and Children. Have no equal
in good looks and wear icr the monev.
NELSON SHOES are the Best o.:
earth for the money. Yonng Man
has them Ter eoie.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, +
powder. 1t cures Cbilblains. Swollen.
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 23c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Appointed Mldshlpman.

Hon. Claude Kltchin has received
the following letter;
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct. 90, 1902
"Hon Claude k,tctin,
"Dear SIR:
II have iha honor to inform you
that George S. Bryan, nominated by
you as principal for Mldshipn1an from
the Second Congressional, District II
North Carolina, passed the required
mental AID physical examinations,
and was appointed August so, 1902.
The first alternate passed the ex-
animation.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
11-6.4t.

McDuFFIE's Turpentine and Mutton
Suct Lung Plaster IS certain cure Tor
~oooping cough, easy and comfortable
works while you sleep.
Try the new remedy Tor costiveness
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
1T Edwards & Co.'s

JUST RECEIVED-One car of Cot.
gon Seed Hulls and one Car OF Cotton
Seed Meal, 'all going st bottom prices.
or Will exchange for Cotton Seed.
ONE CAR BEST LIME at $lOO
Ter :>srrel.
VIRGINIA GRAY SEED OATS,
led Rust Proof and Black Seed Oats
al b.ss quality.
SHIPPED STUFF always on hand
1000 BALES OF COTTON and 25
L RS Cotton Seed wanted in the next ter
days at top prices.-EDWARDS & Co
FLINT COATED Roofing The
hest Roofog now on the Market.
The Josey Hardware Co
OUR SUCCESS" and COLES"
Heaters can't be beat in Quality CT
Pfic---The Josey Hardware Co.
OUR BUILDING LINE is as good
as any evec soid on this market.
The Josey Hardware Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?


Almost everybody who reads the news
5apers is sure to know of the wonderful
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

DR.. JONES SUNDAY-Dr. J. William
Jones. of Richmond, will preach il
the Baptist church here Sunday, and
his sermon at IL O'Clock will te es-
pecialIy to old Confederate soldiers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
]. w. PerryCo..
COTTON FACTORS.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 4, 1902.
CottoE-quiet.
strict Middlirg 81
Middling 3 3-16
Strict Low Middling
Low Middiing 1916
rlnges
Stains
Blues
Peanuts-ouiet.
Fancy "
Strictly Prime q
Prime u
Low Grades
Machine Picked 2o2 II
Spanish 60 y bushel.
8. E. Peas Us IS per bag.
Peanut Bags, in bales-68 in-7sc.
Bagging, Ties and Peanut Bags fer
Sale.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

WILL PREACH SUNDAY--Elder A. l.
Haarlson, OF Plymouth, will preach IL
Futrel!s opera house next Sunday, 9th,
at three o'iock I'm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Respectfully,
"H.C. Taylor,

TIC. Taylor,
"Chief of Bureau"
George is one Of Scotland Neck s
brightest boys and bis many friends
here will be glad to hear of his success.
Good reports come from his work al
Annapolis, and he stands a good
chance Ter early promotion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Special Meeting.

By reason of unfinished business
the board OF County Commissioners OF
Halifax county viii! hold special meet
ing in Halifax Monday, November 10,
1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

1T KEEPS THE FEET WARM
AND DRY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Cabbage Plants.

1000 Large Jersey Wakefield.
5000 Early Jersey Wakefield. Pack
ed in Baskets and Shipped to any
Point G.. 0. D. at ONE DOLLAR
PER THOUSAND.
w. r. WALSTON,
Sco:'an Neck, n. c..
1l-64t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06
Sale OfValuable Stock

AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND
VALUABLE FARM NEAR
THE TOWN OF ENFIELD
IN HALIFAX
COUNTY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-11-06

Nov. 5, 1902.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1902-04-10
George Heyne

Cody, Neb
Cattle II on
left side; also CG
on LETT hip of cattle
and left shoulder on
horses
Range on Niobrara
10 mi southweStCO Cody
The courier., 1902-03-08
A DIPLOMATS ANSWER.

On one occasion Lord Palmerston
was ''heckled'' by an audience which
demanded to know whether he would
vote for a certain measure. With an
appearance of the utmost frankness
the speaker fronted the audience. "I
WILL" he began. Loud cheers from the
conservatives. Not" Yells from the
opposition; CONSERVATION in the other
party. Tell you." calmly resumed the
speaker. amid general laughter and
good feeling.-Chicago Chronicle.
Doesn't il make you the least bit
envious to see what elegant furniture
Mrs. Eyefiy is putting into her house
next door, Not a bit My husband
says it will be sold by the sheriff with
in six months-and I'll be there to
buy."-Chicago Tribune.
e 4 =
Mrs. Muggins-"My husband told me
a barefaced lie when he came home
this morning" Mrs. Buggins-"The
lie my husband told me had whiskers
on t."-Philadelphia Record.
The courier., 1902-03-08
Tn and Hbouf
nebrdSkd

How can Nebraska escape the six
year famine that is coming to Kansas?
In the town of Harper, Kansas, lit
tie girl baby is said to have COM
menced talking at the age of three
weeks. Six words are all she pro-
nounces and these are six years of
famine in Kansas" To this A. c.
Vradenburg, of Walsa, Neb., vouches.
For substantiation he shows letter
from a friend in Harper, in which is
told the remarkable feat of the in
fant. According to this missive peo-
pie are fiocking to the town for many
miles around. After scrutinizing the
child a few minutes and hardening to
it's strange prophecy they wend their
several ways homeward again, some
to pack up and leave the state and
others to remain for their fate. The
number who have needed the warning
is growing to be quite immense. In
the baby's short sentence, many are
convinced, lies the freshest message
at the hearers peril. The excitement
is spreading and at Wausa the ques-
ton is being debated whether Nebras-
ka will share any in the disaster.
The death of a dog at Atkinson may
save the life of one or more ordinarily
careless school children. At least 1t
will not be from a dearth of warnings.
The children are in the habit of pass
ing their spare moments in the vicinity
of the city water plant. This is a
standpipe that is filled by windmills.
One day recently the stand pipe was
full of water with a surface of ice
that struggled to jump over the rim.
Every few minutes a goodly chunk
would break loose and take a good long
drop. One of them struck a poor cur
that was tapping at trickling rivulet
at the base of the tall tank. With a
few convulsive kicks 1t relinquished
the ghost 1t is the boast that Atkin-
son has no pupil with a skull so thick
as to safely resist the impact of one
of these missiles and they are publicly
warned to beware.
A shudder goes through the state as
the annual sermon on playing marbles
for keeps is dragged out of the musty
pigeon-hole. 1t is rare country
weekly that has nothing to say on this