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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Death of Mrs. G. w. Bracy.

Early Monday morning our town
was shocked by the news of the death
Of Mrs. G. w. Bracy.
Mr.. Bracy went to the mill early as
usual little dreaming that he would
never see his wife aliye again. She
was suffering some from neuralgia, but
there, we're no fears OF anything:serious.
Sometime. between 6 and o'clock she
experienced a feeling of suffocation,
and before medical aid could be Sc
cured che passed beyond pain or help.
Her mother, Mrs. Salisbury, was with
her when she died.
Mrs. Bracy was consistent member
of the Primitive Baptist church. Those
who knew her esteemed her as devout
Christian. She went in the prime of
her life and usefu!ness-36 years of
age. She leaves devoted husband
and two sweet little girls to feel loss
that can never be told. It was sight
sorrowfully sweet-these two little
girls in another room sitting so
strangely quiet and speaking of mama
lying in her room so still. They looked
uron those about them in tears and
with strange and sympathetic wonder.
Here was glimpse into a pathetic
human experience that drives you
afresh to the conclusion, that it is not
on earth that heavens justice ends.
On Tuesday the body was carried to
Hamilton and laid away in the old fam
lily burying ground.
The sympathy OF many, many hearts
60 out to those who are called upon to
pass through the deep waters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Notice.

BY virtue of decree Of the Superior
court OF Haliiav county rendered the
Goth day of Nov. 1902 in special pro-
ceeding to sell land for division where
In N. III. Shearin, ]. w. Bobb1tt and
others were plaintiffs and b. II. Nor
ris and VIM. III. Morris were defen-
dants, / will on the 31st day of Jan.
1908 sell to tho highest bidder tor cash
in the front of r. II. Morris store in
the town of Iittleton the following
described land:
One lot in the town OF Littleton
bounded on the north by New street,
on the east by Olive White, on the
south by Mrs. Jackson, on tho west by
J. ]. Williams, being the residence OF
the late TT. Bobbltt, containing j
acre.
One other lot In Littleton township
in the Aforesaid State and county
bounded on the north and east by the
Halifax road, on the south by Howard
Browning, on the west By the Aston
Rosd, containing q acres known as
the T. J. Bobbttt field.
This ~ Ii IS ian. 1eps. 8
- Slzssxt = zs.f
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

Kodol does for the stomach that
which it is unable to do for itself,
even when but slightly disordered or
overloaded, Kodol supplies the natural
juices of digestion and does the work
of the stomach, relaxing the nervous
tension while the inf1amed muscles OF
that organ are allowed to rest and heal.
Kodol digests what you eat and en-
ables the stomach and digestive organs
to transform all food into rich, red
blood. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
CAPUDINE-
Cures COLDS, LAGRlPPE
and all HEADACHES, etc.
Sold at all Drugs torres.
Notice.,

This is to serve notice on the citizens
of tho town OF Scotland Neck that a
petition will be sent to the present
Legislature asking that an Act be
passed authorizing and empowering
said town through its proper officers to
call an election for the purpose OF vot-
ing tor or against the Issue of bonds to
raise money with which to build and
run Graded School, Electric Lights
and Water WORKS, and for the improve
ment of the streets.
We ask the support and cooperation
OF every citizen of the town In this
measure.
Trusting that this step may meet
your approval, we are
Yours truly,
J. A. KITCHIN.
w. III. WHITE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Marrleo IN Goldsboro.

(Communicated.)
Mr.. George w. Davis and Miss Eliza
beth Groom were married at the brides
mothers at 6 80 a. M, December 80,
1902, by the Rev. Michael Bradshaw,
pastor OF st. Paul's church, Goldsboro,
NC.
The bride was one of Goldboro's most
charming young ladies, and the groom
a prominent young architect, of Scot
land Neck, N. q.
The bride was attired in beautiful
"going away" gown of tan broadcloth.
They left on the Z :35 train for their
future home In Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
notice Of Sale.

The undersigned collectors of the
estate of w. E. Fenner, deceased, will
sell at public auction, for cash, at the
plantation OF said w. E. Fenner, on
Thursday, January 22nd 1903, the per
sonal property belonging to the estate
OF said deceased, consisting Of one
horse, four mules, a lot OF cattle, sheep,
hogs, and farming implements.
The sale will commence at II
o'clock.
J. III. FENNER, D. G. FENNER,
Collectors. Of tho estate OF w. p.
FENNER, Deceased. 5s
Halifax. n. q, December s1,t, 1902.
l-6.2k
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Other Presents.

Besides the many handsome and val
liable presents made to Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter E. Smith on the occasion of their
golden wedding, as reported In last
weeks Issue of The COMMONWEALTH,
the following presents were reported
later:
One gift Of $40 in gold, Eve gifts 81
S. each In gold, one gift of $3.50 in
gold, one gift OF 81 in gold, one Co
lumbar spoon, two ice-cream spoons,
one sailed Almond spoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
ZS-FOR SAIFIg57Z
Sale ofLand.

By virtue of a judgment and decree
of the Superior Court of Halifax
county rendered in the special proceed
ing therein, pending, wherein ]. Viii.
son Pittman Administrator OF J. L..
Whitehead is plaintiff and A. White
head ct ais ale defendants, I will on
Monday the 2 day of February 1903,
expose to public sale to the highest
bidder in front of the court house
door in the town of HALIFAX, at IL
O'Clock a. M. that tract or parcel OF
land situated In the county of Hal lax
and on which the said J. L. White
head was residing at the time OF his
death, containing one hundred and
twenty eight acres more or less and full
ly set out and described in the plead
lngs in said cause, AMI to which refer
ence is hereto made for more certain
ty OF description subject to the dover
right of his widow, Mary l.. Whitehead.
TERMS OF SALE: One half cash and
balance in six months with 6 per cent.
interest on deferred payment and title
retained until purchase money is paid.
This goth day of December 1902.
WILSON PITTMAN,
Commissioner etc.
IL st
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Death of Mr.. ]. A. y. fitzpatrick.

Mr.. J. A. B. Fitzpatrick died ct hit
home NEAR Aurelian Springs in the
western part.o Halifax county. at II
O'Clock Sunday, January 4, 1908, aged
"A years. The cause of his death was
paralysis. He was stricken down about
ten days before his death and for several
days before he died he could not speak
Mr.. Fitzpatrick was one OF the best
known men in his part of the county.
He had spent all his life in the COM
munity Of Aurelian Springs and was
highly esteemed by the people. He
had been justice Of the peace most OF
the time for fifty years and had been q
useful man to his community in that
capacity.
For forty years he was local preach
er in the Methodist church. A few
years ago he joined the Baptist church
and remained a member of that denom-
ination until his death.
He was a Mason in good standing
and was buried Thursday with Masonic
honOrs.
A good citizen and q useful county
official, he will be pleasantly remem.
bered for years to come by the people
OF bis own community and by many
friends and acquaintance throughout
the county.
He left large circle of family rela-
tives among them several sons and
daughters, all grown. His youngest
son is a student at Trinity College.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
FINDS WAY TO LIVE LONG.

The startling announcement of a dis
covery that will surely lengthen life is
made by editor O. III. Downey, OF Chu-
rubusco, Ind. II wish to state," he
writes, "that DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption Is the most infailible
remedy that I have ever known for
Coughs, Colds and Grip. It's lnva!-
liable to people with weak lungs.
Having this wonderful medicine no
one need dread Pneumonia or Con-
sumption. its relief is instant and
cure certain" E. 7. Whitehead &
Co, guarantee every SOC and $lO0
bottle, and give trial bottles free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of Miss Emma L. Howard, de-
ceased, before the Clerk Of the Super
Tor court for Halifax county, all per
IONS haying claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present them to
me at Scotland Neck, N. c., ON or be-
fore the Goth day Of November. 1903,
or thi4 notice will be plesded in bar Of
recovery. All parsons indebted to the
estate are requested to make immediate
settlement.
r. WIMEkRLEY, &
Executoe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Nice Entertainment.

On Thursday night, January LIST, I'M
der the management of Miss Kate
Bagley. there was an enioyoble play in
Futrell's opera house.
The play was for the benefit OF Vine
Hill Female Academy, and a number
of the players were students in that in
stitution. The parts were all we'll rem
dered aud the proceeds OF the play
amounted to $45.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR 19O2-,rhe
records in Halifax show that during
the year 1902 there were issued $50
marriage licenses. OF this number 100
we're for whites and 226 for colored,
Mr.. w. r. HOUSE THE WINNER
Machine contest at Morrisett Brothers
store closed January LIST. There we're
4l3 seeds in the pumpkin. The lucky
guesser was Mr.. w. r. House who
guessed 415, for which he receives the
f6O New Domestic sewing machine.
With thanks to our customers tor past
patronage, we wish them all a happy
and prosperous new year.
MORRIsETT BROTHERS.
MOVED TO FRANKLIN-Mr. w. /.
Stallings, who came from Franklin
county to Scotland Neck about nine
years ago, has moved his family back
to his old home in franklin county.
Mr.. Stallings and family have made
many friends who regret for them to
leave bat wish them we'll in their old
home again.
DEATH ORA CHILD-Walter Siam
per. the little son of Mr.. w. III. Siam
per- died Friday, January 2nd, aged !
year and 8 months. He had been sick
but a short while and the death was un-
expected and shock to the family
The remains were inferred in the Bap-
list cemetery Saturday, Rev. M. L.
Kesler conducting the exercises.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
THE VALUE OF EXPERT TREAT.
MENT.

Everyone who is afflicted with a
chronic disease experiences great diff
fculty in having their case intelli-
gently treated by the average physi-
clan. These diseases can only be cur
ed by a specialist who understands
them thoroughly. DIR. j. Newton
Hathaway of Atlanta, Ca, is acknowl-
edged the most skilful and successful
specialist in the United States. Write
him for his expert opinion Of your
case, for which he makes no charge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE

Consists in keeping all the main
organs of the body in healthy, regular
action, and in quickly destroying dis
ease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify
the blood and give splendid appetite.
They work wonders in curing Kidney
Troubles, Finale Complaints, Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia and
Malaria. Vigorous health and strength
always follow their use. Only SOC,
guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead & 60.
druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Machines and Needles

r. E. ALL1GOOD, Agent Tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts,
Parts and attachments. Any part sup
piled or fixed. Sold on easy install
ment. Old machines taken in ex-
change. Box 2O5,
6-l2-2m Scotland Neck, N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Cotton Seed Wanted

Am again in the market to pay the
highest Cash, or exchange price, fol
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, 1903-01-08
NOtice--SaIe.

On January 23rd, 1903, l will scll
at public auction for cash to the high.
est bidder, on the farm known as the
Ben Bradley farm, the following per-
sonal property, to-wit
Lot OF corn and fodder, peavines aud
etc. ore mule and enc horse, one
gor d steam engine and cotton gin and
press. Lot Oh farming utensils and
cotton seed. Sale will begin promptly
at IL o'clock.
SD. BRADLEY.
Executor.
4 l-1.4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
HONE FOLKS : ; 1RAseERs
Nor How THEY Look, BUT WHO
THEY ARE, WHENCE THEY CONE
AND WHERE THEY Go.

Miss Lula Hearn returned Saturday
from Bethel.
Miss L9nnie Hearn returned Satur-
day from GAINESVILLE where she had
been visiting relatives. She arrived
lust in time for the burial OF her sister.
Mr.. F. L. Lilly, OF Fentress, Va, was
In town some days ago. He says times
ara prosperous in his part OF the "Old
Dominion"
Miss Matte Grimes, of Bsthel, spent
some time here visiting Misses Mar
garet Shields, Hnldah Josey and Estelle
johnson. She is one OF Pitt county's
most charming young ladies. Her
visit here was greatly enjoyed by her
friends.
Miss Lucy House has gone to Raj
eigh to visit her parents.
Hon. Claude Kitchin left Sunday for
Washington to be present at the open
ing of Congress. He was accom-
panied by his vile and sister, Miss
Annie Kitchin.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Winfield came
from Petersburg few days ago to see
their son who is sick in the communal
ty of Da wson.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Worsley, of Rocky
Mount, haye been here this week on
visit to Mrs. Madry.
Mrs. A. G.. Peterson returned few
days ago from visit to her mother in
Goldsboro, and attending the marriage
of her sister, Miss Groom, to Mr.. Davis.
Miss Klttie Foster, who has been mil
liner for Morrisett Brothers for several
seasons, left few days ago for Raleigh
to..visit her uncle, Mr.. B. F.. Montague.
She will spend some time with relatives
in Franklin county and will then go to
her home in Bridgeport, Conn. She
has made many friends here since she
first began millinery work with Mrs.
w. H. White few years ago. She is
a popular and efficient milliner and
bears away the esteem of the people OF
the entire community.
If you have catarrh, rheumatism,
kidney trouble, or any disease caused
by impurities in the blood, take Rheu-
macide. This wonderful remedy des-
troys the root of the disease. At
Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
For Rent.

81 acres of good land halt mile from
Scotland Neck. Three-room house on
the iOt.--HILLIARD & HOUSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
To Our Patrons:

- Please place your orders for "hulls"
before SATURDAYS, as it is IMPOS-
SIBLE Tor us to always deliYer them
On that day.
TAYLOR,S GROCERY STORE.
12-4-2t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matiSm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
DIR. WIMBERLEY,S CERTIFI-
CATE.

This is to certify that I have used
HancockS Liquid Sulphur in my prac-
tice ana haye tested It sufficiently to
know II 70 Be ! remedy Of great merit
Have need Il With curative results In.
sas tl.et Inc NouM hsnefit.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kimer's
Swamp-Ro0t, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits Esk
by all druggists in fifty =
cent and one-dollar siz-
es. You may have a =szzasslsAssss g 4kR
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kline,
& Co., Binghamton, N. r..
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Root, DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address,
Binghampton, N. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
XMAS HAS COM E

AND GONE but we
are here yet with a
full stock Of every day
goods which We are
selling a.. low as same
goods can be sold.
We appreciate the
LIBERAL patronage CIV
en- us the past year
and hoping to merit
a. cOntinuanc e OF the
same we are
yours to please,
WILSON ALLSBROOK,
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

Into New Store.
We have moved our stock
of Goods into our New store
on Main street next door to
Purrington's.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
CURED ACUT.

used Hancock's Liquid Sulphur
on severe cut for four days in success
sion and it made complete cure oil
the wound.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Oyer-WOrk MeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Ali the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
For Sale.

House and Lot on Main street in
desirable part of town. Will sell cheap
for cash or on easy terms.
G. G.. WEEKS.
1-S-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Picture Frames and
UphOlste1'ing.

We have bought the machine and
moulding from the The Lewis Furni-
ture Co. for making picture frames.
And we are now prepared to make
frames of any kind, size and price you
may want. We are also prepared to
do any upholstering you may want
done, and to repair Bicycles. A call
will be appreciated.
Us. WICK & co.
Scotland Neck. N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08
Cows for Sale.

have two. young Jersey Cows for
sale. Good mixers now in milk.
B, F. GRAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-01-08

cure ssosu sn mead.
S Kernto&t.s Chocolate 1axetice Huinine, ee1y
q taxe ard N6ek 70 cure cs,tl - Soad asa NEos
The Scranton chronicle., 1903-12-19
BAD TROLLEY CAR ACCIDENT.
All ON Bonrd Severely shaken Up
and BruisedJ DIR. Lyon Prob
ably Fatally Injured.

Canton, o., Dec. 12.-Henry Ever
ett's private trolley car, Josephine, "
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Currie and
DIR. and Mrs. O. NJ. Lyon, all Of Akron,
as passengers, was wrecked in this
city Friday afternoon.
DIR. Lyon was probably fatally hurt,
while Mrs. Lyon received injuries
that may prove serious. The car was
badly damaged. The accident oc-
CURED at the junction OF the Canton
e. Akron Electric railway and the
city line. The car was coming toward
the city at lively rate and the mo
torman applied the air some distance
before the switch was reached, but
the wheels slipped on the rails, and
the front trucks left the track ana
struck a telephone pole. knocking II
down and battering in the end OF the
car. All those on board were severely
shaken up and were somewhat bruised.
Mr.. currie is general manager OF
the Northern Ohio Traction Co.
The Scranton chronicle., 1903-12-19
JOHN M'CREA HANGED.
The Murderer OF Detective william
Murphy Pays the Penalty nt
Peoria, III.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 12.-John Mccrea,
the colored murderer OF Detective
William Murphy. was hanged this
morning. The drop fell at 800
McCrea walked to the scafrold Win
out assistance and died protesting ms
innocence of the crime OF which ne
was convicted lie was game TO tne
last His neck was broken by the fan
and he was pronounced dead in ~
minutes. though permitted to hang Tor
Is.
He was convicted Of killing Detec-
five Murphy, who caught him stealing
coal. June % last, and only escaped
Iynching by being taken TO Galesburg.
He was originally sentenced to hang
October 80, but the governor respited
him 10 November 27. The board OF par
dons was appealed to and recommend
ed the case to go to the supreme court.
The execution was then set for Decem-
Der II, and the supreme court, refus'
ing to hear the case, the sentence was
carried out
The Scranton chronicle., 1903-12-19
OUR NE|GHBORS
THE CANADIANS
Former Finance Minister Foster
Talks CT Dominion Outlook.
WILL BE GREAT WHEAT RAISER
within Five Years, lie says, Cam
ada VIII lie Able to supply
England with All the
BreRdstuffs She Needs.

New York. Dec. 12.-George s. Foe-
ter. former finance minister OF Canada,
who has just returned from England,
where he has been making speeches in
favor of a preferential tariff and as
sistlng In the campaign of former Co
lonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain,
declares that within five years the Do
minion Will be able to supply England
with the wheat now sent from the Unit
ed States,
Last year" he says. I'VE raised CO.,
o00.o00 bushels of wheat, and more than
100 GOO 900 bushels OF grain. We now
have under cultivation 3.000,00 acres
of wheat land. and still have 100, 100000
acres, just as good. which will
.ne grain-produelng land within the
near future No country in the world
will take the place Of Canada as food
producer This Is due to the richness
OF her soil and the climate.
we Canadians think the United
States, In all it's relations with us. has
been a very insistent nation. Your
people are the best in the world, but
We do not look upon your government
as the broadcast minded in the world.
"We import from the United States
large number of agricultural products.
but from us the United States imports
very little In manufactured goods our
tariff runs about 20 per cent, while
that of the United States il about 40
per cent. The disparity seems too
great II you won't let us In ON
fair tariff. we'll have to raise the tariff
against you.
we think our country Is just as
good as the United States. There was
feeling OF disappointment among MS
concerning the Alaskan award, but that
Is passing away. You sec. the United
States streohes its carcass across our
front door. We've got TO step over you
people when we want 10 get out to sea
that Is. IL you Will let us.
The Scranton chronicle., 1903-12-19
sambo Has the Say.

In this day in Mississippi, when
the negro has ceased to cut figure
in politics, it is strange to hear the
statement made that he is the bal
ance of power in any community,
but this is said to be the case in
Oxford. 1t seems that in that town
the white primary has not been in
troduced in municipal elections, and
ii is a scrub race at the polls. There
are not SO many negroes registered
there, but there are few, and these
few are the balance of power and
generally decide who is to hold the
offices. The citizens of the town
are now agitating the holding of
white primaries in order to deprive
the negro voter of the balance of
mower