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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
CROWELLS FACES.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
CRowELLs, N c., Nov. %, 1903.
MIR. r. H. Pittman and Miss Susie
Fiszf atrick, of Cr,wells, visited Miss
Fannie Safer Sunday afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Pittman who is teach
Ing at Crowel.s, went home Friday.
Mr.. N. E. Barley went to Enfield
Oh professional business Monday.
Messrs. William Pope and Frank
Fitzpatrick went to Halifax Friday.
Mr.. Charlie Fleming, Of Dawson,
visited his fathers family Sunday.
Miss Fannie Phelps who is teaching
at Mr.. Ellen's, went to Scotland Neck
Friday.
Mr.. James higgins was here Sunday
Mrs. Mollie Britt of this place died
last Tuesday morning after a brief i'll.
ness. She had been a sufferer for foul
years.
Mr.. A. E. Bobbitt went to Littleton
Sunday.
The young people of Crowells were
delightfully."- entertained at the beautl
full home OF Miss Susie Fitzps tricl
Wednesday evening. At eleven O'Clock
refreshments were served.
Mr.. Marcellus Pope is clerking in
Tillery.
MIR. Price, of Enfield, passed through
our town Monday afternoon.
Miss Sallie Plttman, OF Mullens, wal
fere today.
| VIZ
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
DAY FOR tina NKSGIF1NG

This day, the 18th of November has
been set apart by the President OF the
United States and by the Governors OF
the various States as day OF thanks
giving to Almighty God. 1t is fitting
that the people of so great nation so
hountifully blessed sl,csld render
thanksgiving; and the thought that
all the people are gathering together
at the same hour the country over to
rive thanks to God, should be matte
to inspire us to be the more fervent In
our thanksgiving.
The pity OF it is the fact that so
many, instead OF making 1t time OF
thanksgiving, turn the day into revelry
and debauchery. To many this day
means nothing but frolic and fun, ca
rousal and gluttony in eating and In
drinking.
TO such the day means nothing
good hut we need not disregard thu
dav because some foollshly abuse it
To those who are really inclined tt
thrnkfulness it is good to meet, praise
God and worship him together anc
give gifts to the poor and the needy a
q mark CT gratitude for divine blessings
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
TEACHERS INTERSTATE EXAM
NATION COURSE.

Teachers Wishing to prepare tor ex.
aminations should write, at once, to
Prot. ]. L. Graham, L. l.. D., 1914
Randolph Building, Memphis, Tenn.
tor particulars concerning his special
Teachers Examination Course.
This course is taught by mail, and
prepares teachers for examination in
every State in the Union Leading
educators pronounce it the best course
ever offered to the teaching profession
and ali teachers wishing to advance In
their profession should Immediately
avail themselves OF it. Enclose STAMP
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
wINTERVILLE WHITES.
To The Comm onwesi..

CORRESPONDENCE to The Cornn,nnwr7iti
WHIT Rv11.-, r. c., Noy. "a, 1913.
-Dr. =. NJ. Parrot, OF Kinston, lectur-
ed before the Winterville High School
Friday, the both on "Perils to Health"
The discourse was both interesting and
instructive.
This is buggy robe weather. Hun
suckers Is the place to get them. He
does the showing, you do the looking,
judging and buying.
Beginning with Wednesday night
last, Rev. G.. w. Blanchard has beef
preaching at the Baptiet church here
every night. 4 deep interest is mani
tested and already score have come
out openly, confessing their sins.
The healthiest bread is made from
Graham Flour. A. G.. cox MFG
co. are making frequent shipments OF
same, besides supplying Quantities OF 1t
to the local trade.
:. +. Stokes and wife who have re-
sided here for some weeks, NJ. Stokes
working insurance, left last Friday fo'
Yanceyville the home of Mrs. Stokes
mother.
Notwithstanding the Quantity o
higF-grade fence being sold here tht
A.G. Cox Mfg Co. have their ma
| chimes continually running and canno
then supply the demand tor their fence
rapidly enough.
J.E. Green, agent A. G. L. here, wh'
has been at his home near Williams
ton on business several days, returned
Saturday night.
! i'll. Hamilton has returned to MOI
foik to resume his duties as faagma1
, with the A. G. L.
Some folks ere ali TALK and no DO
others are all DO and no TALK. Tn
latter do not believe in advertising
while the former are advertising swine
Iers A. G. Cox Mfg Co. have tn
re,,ntation of both saying rna doin!
Try them.
Miss Mamie Braxton, who wer
iron, here to Oxford Orphanage som
: years ago, and from there to q nit
t home near Greensboro, is visiting h'
@ mother. She was but little girl whe
q she left us, now che is grown your
woman.
The A. G. Cox Mfg CO. have ju
n hsen preparing a mic. lot OF ash tin
b Der which they are shipping out, dres
, lea II suitable sizes and lengths +
il b ,g,y hcdy frames. This is nice ar
che - 70. buggy shops that have
% spo, ial machioery, and at the sau
q tina our people are saving somethi;
8 b, using their machines to prepare II
p Emmett S...i5ta cut his finger in t
4 .c..c,::,y pretty badly here last week. T
gets married tom borrow. The boys s
- he moved up the time several days
or.:er that it might not conflict wi
~ his work when bis finger gets we'll.
y A.G.COX MFG Co. have just
ia ce:ved a lot of light barb wire viii
they sell cheaper than eyer before. O
hundred poands of this wire will stra
much t;1rther than ordinary barb wi
IF aud is amply strong.
J. B. Simmons, the State Organic
lectures before the Junior Order h'
OF tonight.
90 WIS. 3. MOBILES has moved in
he Parker house and taken position "
ID W,nterville Mfg Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-11-26
Notice.

State Of North Carolina / County Of
In the Superior Court. Halifax.
B. R. Joyner Summons for
:, Relief.
To the defendant. Maria E. Joyner:
You will take notice that an action
entitled B. r. Joyner vs. Maria f. JOY
ner has been commenced in the Supe-
ricr Court of Halifax county against
you. The purpose of the action Is TO
obtain an absolute divorce from you
for abandonment without cause and
wiltul abandonment prior to the first
day Of January, 1903, such abandon
ment haying been for more than two
years. And you are hereby notified to
be and appear before the judge Of the
Superior Court at court to be held
for the county of Halifax at the court
house In Halifax on the twelfth Mon
day after the first Monday in Septem-
Der, 1903, and answer the complaint
which has been deposited in the Office
of the Clerk OF the Superior Court for
said county within the first three days
of the term, and the defendant will
further take notice that IT she fails to
appear and answer the complaint OF
demur within the time required by
law, the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the
complaint, and for the costs of this &C.
ton. Thus Oct. 80, 1908.
l11.k4.1 $50 s, Il H aAEY y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
SONS OF VERMONT IN HARTFORD
CONN

The Hartford, Conn. papers give an ac-
count of the second annual reunion and
banquet of the Vermont association Of
that city. Among the guests were George
Harvey of Harpers. and j. kendrick
Bangs editor of the Metropolitan Maya
zine. who, in the speaking, got even
with Harvey for some sharp things said
about him earlier in the evening.
Colonel Harvey, he said. Ia the great
Green Mountain boy OF the metropolis
There are so many sons Of Vermont in
all the cities of the country that he often
wondered II there are any left in the
State He was reminded of the "Floro-
dora" song, Are there any more at home
like you?" In a dream ne had seen a
lone farmer in Vermont The farmer was
asked why he was alone. and he said all
the other men of the State had gone to
organize societies of sons of Vermont
The future of Vermont seemed to the
speaker to be a commcndable one; there
Is boom on to locate all the literary
lights in that State. Colonel Harvey mad
been trying for FIVE years to sell the
speaker a place in Peacham. Rudyard
kipling had purchased home in the
state and would have stayed there II it
hadn't been for the people OF Vermont,
Winston Churchill located there; Louis Il.
SGipman has purchased "A home there, ana
now they have Peter Dunno on the hooks,
If things go on Vermont will become the
literary center of this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
UNIQUE ADVERTISEMENT.

The advertisement of Mishawaka
saloonkeeper on cards is attracting con-
sidera BILE attention on account If its being
unique for that business. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
30 whom II may concern:-krow we.
that by the payment of licenses and the
compliance with the laws OF Indiana and
city of Mishawaka, | am permitted to re-
tail intoxicated liquors at my place of
business. TO the wife who has a drunk
ard for husband. or a friend who is un-
fortunately dissipated. say emphatically,
give me notice in person of such case or
cases in which you are interested, and all
such shall be excluded from drinking at
my bar. Let mothers, fathers, sisters and
brothers do likewise. and their requests
shall he regarded. i pay heavy tax for
the privilege of selling liquor and want
it distinctly understood that | have no
desire to sell to drunkards, minors or to
the poor or destitute | much prefer that
they save their money on~ put ii where
1t will do the most good to their families.
There are men of honor and men of money
who can afford 1t, and it is with these I
desire to trade. ! would say to those who
wish TO trade with me. and can afford
it, come and YOU viii be treated i'm a
Gentlemanly manner, and furnished with
the purest of liquors"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16

ties have been increased and the seating
arrangement and number of lockers in
the locker room altered and increased.
The average attendance per week In the
business mems class has been 49, in the
young mems evening class 3O In the stu
dents class, %: in the boys class "A" q.
and in the boys class "B" SO. An increase
of over one third over last year
The social work committee gave as the
most notable event of the past year the
Get One club banquet, held last spring.
Aside from this there have been 10 social
events of a special nature at the rooms
during the year all of which were largely
attended. Aside from these several in
formal meetings have been held by the
members, including the New Years recep
ton with an attendance Of 700 men and
boys and "A ping pong tournament The
chairman of this committee was George
w. Marks.
The report of the boys work committee
h. ~ Clark chairman, showed unusual
activity. At the beginning of the year
there were so members in this department
and there are now 100. They have given
several gym" exhibitions. earning consid-
cradle money. for the association. They
also gave live performances of Sheridan n S
The Rivals" During the year - Friday
night affairs have been held with a total
attendance of 1870 Their annual banquet
reception to parents. and sleighride and
supper have all been gratifying successes.
Several religious services have been held
and Bible class is being conducted. One
OF the most pleasant affairs of the boys
association life is the camp lasting IL
days and attended by 20 boys.
The report of the Womans Auxiliary
showed the organization to be on n strong
working basis, they having contributed
500 to the association during the past
year.
The entertainment course committee re-
a financial failure although every number
was pronounced first class. They advise
that. III the future, if such a course is to
be conducted. it be on the conditions that
contracts will not be binding unless sufii-
cient number of tickets are sold to guar
antee expenses. The financial report
showed total receipts of $703 and expendi-
lures of ss3035, leaving the association a
debt of sl27.35
| During the past year 49, persons have
been assisted in various ways. Perma
nent employment was found for IL. 169
were directed to board and room. The
number of meetings held at the associa-
ton rooms by different outside organiza
tions, which paid nothing for the privil-
eye is GA. In addition to this the music
hall has been rented 40 times and As diff.
ferent committee meetings of the associa
ton members held. In the reading room
% periodicals have been used daily by
no less than 225 men, two-thirds of whom
are not members of the association. After
these periodicals pass by they are distri-
buted where they will do the most good
After the meeting adjourned light re-
lfreshments of lemonade and crackers
were served
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16

lal hmes and Printed by j. Draper in
BOSTON IN 100. Mr. Spear also has several
"incr interesting manuscripts including
old copies of the Burlington Daily Free
Press and the Burlington Sentinel.
Henry Connors was arrested in this
city Yesterday for desertion and was
taken to the Pittsburgh barracks where
he VIII await trial by court martial.
The knights of Pythias will have tho
firSt moonlight ride on the lake of the
season. 1t is also the first evening ride
on the new steamer Vermont and will
rake pace on the night of Saturday.
June C.
The directors of the Howard Relief So
clety are kept busy answering applica-
tons for the position of matron made
vacant ny the recent resignation of Mrs
Is h. stone Thus far IS applications
nave been made but as yet 30 one has
been chosen.
Arthur w. McCarty died at his home at
l2i Maple street Friday afternoon af-
ter long illness. He was % years old
ana is survived by mother, a brother and
sister. The funeral was held Mon
day afternoon at . o'clock from his late
home.
| Arthur Benoit was arraigned in CITY
court Monday morning for intoxication
He pleaded not guilty, but was found
guilty and fined 81 and costs of $12.S5. the
alternative sentence being ten days in
| Jail. He took an appeal and furnished
bail in the sum of $50.
The contract for completing tho tower
of st. Mary's Cathedral has been given
to the Granite Construction company of
Montpelier. The large tower will be built
mp GO feet higher and the two smaller
ones raised 80 feet. a statue of Notro
Dame de Lourds will be placed on the
big tower.
/ w. c. Kitchin. n former professor In
the university, was run over by a brewery
wagon in Schenectady, y. y, on FRIDAY.
a telegram to the Free Press from that
/ place Monday night says that Mr. Kitchin
is rapidly recovering.
place last night says that Mr. Kitchin is
rapidly recovering.
a horse and cart backed over the en-
bankmCnt at the corner of Pearl and
! Green streets Tuesday afternoon and
rolled half way down the hill. Five men
Immediately embarrassed the animal and
started to help HIM to rise when he rolled
over. ln the sprint that followed one man
fell twice and narrowly escaped being
crushed under the animal.
! The board OF license commissioners
have not received any applications for
licenses of the fifth class since the an
nounccmcnt Of the successful applicants
was made but several druggists have
made inquiries for blanks The commits
sioncrs Will give them until Saturday to
file their applications. which will be pub
lished three weeks. Hearings will then
he held.
Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed
! Saturday They were those of NJ D.
! a it,Wplpr OF al bo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
CITY NEWS.

A daughter was born Tuesday to DR.
end Mrs. j. Addison Jackson.
J.P. Ahearn has been appointed clerk
in the postofiice TO succeed +. L. Wright.
promoted.
7. f. HOPKINS, trustee sold at auction
Mondty the stock of groceries of the
bankrupt estate of j. y. Haynes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Whitaker Of
North Champlan street are the parents
of a daughter, born yesterday morning.
Mayor Hawley has appointed l.. E.
Palmer police commissioner for term
of three years to succeed G. S. Isham.
Frank Brown has been appointed to a
tlcrkship in the Burlington postotiice and
began the duties of his position on Sat
urday.
Mrs. Joseph Willett of Lakeside died at
1925 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. aged
Is years. The funeral will be held from
St Joseph's Church Friday morning.
The medical college closed Thursday for
the Easter vacation and large number
of The students went to their respective
homes. College reopens Tuesday, April
a.
4 council Of the knights Of Columbus
will be instituted at Bellows Falls next
Sunday. Several members of DeGoes-
brand council of this city are planning
to attend.
In the case of II. w. Allen & Co. vs..
Charles King judgment was rendered
Monday by Justice j. T. StearnS for the
plaintiff to recover damages of $9l7 and
costs Of SiI6
Friday, which is Arbor day, is n legal
holiday and the banks will be closed. The
Howard bank will on that day move tn
their new building at the corner Of Church
md College streets.
owing to a previous engagement Of tho
Howard Opera House orchestra, the date
of the minstrel entertainment, which is
to be given under the auspices of the
Knights of Columbus, has been changed
to May G.
cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Lizzie IIckok, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
j s. Hickok of this city, and DR., John
Gibson of st. Adams. The wedding vii
occur at the First Church Wednesday
April - at 1880 a.
Patrick Ryan, living on Archibald
street. has been losing hens and set q
trap for the thief. In about an hour
hc found n dog in the trap which was
released and turned over to the custody
If Humane officer Fuller
Napoean MERCER will resign his position
rs ianitor at the postotHcc to take effect
May /. owing to his going into the liquor
business. His position will he filled under
civil service rules and an Examination vii
be conducted hy j. a. Arthur.
1t is expected that the band concerts
this year will begin about the middle o
May, The first concert win he given il
city Han Park and some will probably
he given in Battery Park. There are a
present 81 pieces in the bard.
\ package of 2o,V0 lottery tickets secret
ed in n Pullman car on the Rutland roat
has been seized by the customs official,
and will be destroyed. Tho tickets wer,
issued by a German lottery and were L
be drawn the nth of this month
Orvllc A. Spear of Shelburnc has il
his possession an interesting relic in th
form of an almanac published ty Nathan
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
RECENT DEATH.

Emily Isham Owen died at her home in
Hinsdale \. H., Tuesday, April It'll. She
was the daughter of David and Mary
Green Isham, born in Willston, VT, July
49, 1927, was married to Charles owen
December "a 1915. In 1853 they moved
to Orleans County Vt, where they resided
until they went to their present home in
1898. She was one of a family of eleven
children, the eldest. Austin Isham of Will
liston and the youngest. Mrs. Albert Com
stock of South Burlington survive her
She was the mother of nine children. five
of whom are now living. Mrs. George
Bailey and David owen of Hinsdalc. y
H., Mrs. w. g. quincy of Lowell Ind. and
Minnie and Myra owen of Hinsdale. y. H.
Besides her children she leaves an aged
husband, fourteen grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren She was
member of the Cniversalist church Of
IIinsdale, and although unable to attend
services took great interest in its well
! fare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
A BASE BALL TEAM
Burlington May Have One II Support
Can Be Secured

An effort is being made to interest base
bah enthusiasts and business men of this
city in the formation of IA base ball
league to include, in addition to team
from this city, teams from Montreal Ma
lone. St. Adams, Plattsburgh and possibly
Rutland. Those who have charge Of the
matter will call upon business men in
the course of a few days to ascertain what
support can be secured for n team from
Burlington. A meeting of representatives
of the different cities mentioned will he
held in this city on April y to make ar
rangements This meeting will make up
the schedule of games and prepare for
the season.
Several plans have been suggested for
the securing of the necessary support.
ono of them contemplates the formation
of stock company of which some reliable
business man would be the head and
which would have its officers chosen from
those most interested, From 60 to 30 games
are contemplated. Some gratifying assur-
anccs of support have already been made.
Some of the players for II Burlington
team would probable be taken from the
college team.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
MARRIED AT ST, PAUl'S
Miss Mary S. Church Becomes the Wife
Of @. J. Oleaver OF Montpelier.

The marriage Of Miss Mary s. Church
of this city and G. J. Olsaver of Mont
pelier occurred last evening at st. Pauls
Church in the presence of a large com
pany of relatives and friends The church
was prettily decorated with Easter lilies.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
George Y. Bliss, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
Bennett. The bride was given away by
her mother, Mrs. f. A. Church Miss Mary
l.. Church was bridesmaid and w. II.
Deshaw best man. Dion Kennedy presided
at the organ The ushcrs were w. l.
Reed, ]. r. Stearns, Elmer Cocord and
Adna Birdsall The bride wore white
organdie over white and the bridesmaid
was gowned in blue organde over blue
Both carried white carnations.
At the close of the ceremony re-
ception was held at the home of the
bride on st. Paul street, at which refresh
ments were served and the many hand
some gifts were admired. Among those
present were Alice u. Morrison and
Charles Morrison of st. Adams G. H..
Olsaver of Bennington. Miss Matte
Parker of Rutland and Mrs. Matte Lee
land of West Salisbury Mr.. and Mrs.
Olsaver left last night for wedding
trip after which they will live in Mont
pelier.
BENEDICT LATT.
The marriage of Miss Eloise Plat and
Mr.. Edward G. Benedict of New York
city took place yesterday afternoon at
the residence of the brides mother, Mrs.
l.. b. Plat. The rooms were tastefuly
decorated with palms, smilax. heather.
roses, tulips and daffodills. The Rev. G..
Glenn Atkins officiated and Mrs Plat
gave away the bride. The brides dress
was of applique lace over white chiffon.
Her veil, (Which was the veil worn by the
grooms mother, Mrs. r. ID. Benedict, at
her marriage forty-nine years ago was
fastened with sprays of orange blossoms.
She carried a shower" bouquet of lilies
of the valley and violets The rooms were
filled with relatives and immediate friends
and a handsome collation. was served after
the ceremony. Among those present from
out of town We're Mrs. PattS sister. Mrs.
Il. l.. Van Horne of Welsboro, Pa, Mr..
and Mrs Robert D. Benedict and Miss
Evelyn Benedict Miss Anna Benedict,
Mrs. j. r. Wheeler and Mr.. and Mrs,
James D. Benedict, all of New York. The
! happy pair took the $40 train for Mon
treal. and will visit Quebec and Boston
before going to their future home in New
| York city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16

at Howard Park. He pleaded not guilty
but upon trial was found guilty and was
sentenced to serve not less than 30 nor
more than 40 days in the House of Cor
rection at Rutland. Sentence was sus-
pended during good behavior and the re-
spondent was placed under the charge OF
the probation officer.
A civil case was also taken up in city
court yesterday. 1t was that of +. Spear
and c. II. Spear VS. G.. Q. stiles and j. A.
Kelley BY agreement a judgment was
rendered for the plaintiff to recover dam
ages of STATS and costs Of s6.1s. An appeal
was taken and bail was furnished in the
sum of $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-04-16
MISSION CIRCLE OFFICERS.

The Woman's Mission Circle of the
First Baptist Church held its annual meet
ing and election of officers at the home
of the Rev. f, ID, Penney on Pine street
Tuesday afternoon. The following OFF,
GERS were elected: President. Mrs. L. X.
Mitchell; vice-president. Mrs. A. o. Fer
guson; secretary, Mrs. B. j. Andrews;
treasurer, Mrs. c. d. Barnard first d.
rectress. Mrs. w. T.. Blanchard; second
directress, Mrs. Emma Stanhope; third
directress Mrs. A. Nj. Kendall.
The annual reports We're given and the
treasurers report was especially encour-
aging. The gentlemen We're invited to
the supper and a social evening followed.
The meeting was largely attended.