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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
Guess How Many!

The census OF he town ct Scotland
Neck has Just been taken by Mr.. John
w. House at the request OF the town
commissioners. Mr.. House has not
yet made known to any one the num-
Der Of inhabitants in the town and
The COMMONWEALTH will give one
years subscription to the person who
VIII guess the number or nearest to the
number of inhabitants. Guessers will
be given until the 18th of July. duesses
will be canyassed on July 18th.
Instructions Write on q piece OF pa
per 3x5 inches the words "Guess at the
population of Scotland Neck - --------
Then write the number plainly in t1g-
ures anu sign name with address. Seal
and direct to The ConM0NwEALTH,
Scotland Neck, and write on envelope
Population Guess.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
Bonds Sold at Home.

The board OF trustees of the graded
school opened the bids for thu school
and electric light bonds Monday night
for the $1,000 for school and SIC, 00C
for electric lights.
Following were the bidders and
their bids:
F. M. Stafford & Co.. of Chicago
$3.50.
G. A. Webb & Co., of Asheville,
$15, 4O4 SO.
C. M. Fleetwood & Co., of Chicago,
15,1O2.5O.
I'D. Murphey & Co., of Asheville,
$15.15O.
DR.. s. Hassell, of Scotland Neck,
Sic, 562.5O.
DIR. Hassells bid was above all the
others, and the school board and board
of town commissioners promptly ac-
cepted his bid.
1t speaks we'll for the town that we
have a man here who is able to buy
the bonds in lump, and who has the
confidence in his own town and its
future to invest so largely in it's bonds.
It was commendable in DR.. Hassell to
make the purchase, which speaks go
we'll for the good relations which ex-
ist between the citizens of the town
and the school and town boards, and 1t
was a great pleasure to those who were
selling the bonds to thus place them
at home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
OUR DAWSON PEOPLE.

Correspondence to The Commonw wealth.
DAWSON, N. c., July 6, 1903.
Mrs. William Robertson and daugh
ters, Misses Grace and Naomi, spent
Monday in Enfield. Mrs Robertson Ii
staying over to visit her daughter, Mrs
]. Z. Dunn,
Kisses Bessie ard Sarah Pltiman, Of
Whltakertown, came on a pleasant
dive TO Dawson Thursday.
Messrs. Balfour Dunn and J. II.
Branch spent Friday in Enfield.
Mr.. G. 7. Harris has returned from
an extended visit to relatives In Clio
yer, Va.
Miss Myrtle Camp, of Rocky Mount,
is visiting her friend, Miss Ella N.
Stalllngs.
Mr.. Walter Dunn, of Whitakertown,
is visiting his brother, Mr.. Balfour
Dunn.
Mrs. ]. D. Lawrence and daughter,
Miss Annie, spent Sunday in Tlllery
visiting their friends, the family of
Mr.. Messenger.
Mrs. ]. III. Branch was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Clara Pope, in Spring
Hill Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Lawrence, of Tillery, re-
turned to her home Sunday after
spending a week OF pleasure here with
her relatives.
Mr.. Eli Stephenson and sisters,
Misses Ethel and Mamie, of Halifax,
spent Sunday here on visit to their
sister, Mrs. r. w. Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore and sis
ter. Miss Bessie, returned last night
from Enfield from visit to relatives.
DIR. o. C. Stallings spent Sunday
afternoon in your city.
Mr.. l.. w. Bafnhill has been in
Farmyille, Pitt county, several days on
visit to relatives. He is expected
home today (Monday).
Mr.. Lynn Branch spent Sunday In
Spring Hill, visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Weaver, of Scot
land Neck, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Weaver's grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Fleming.
Mr.. Ernest Stallings, accompanied
by Miss Margaret Quincy, of Enfield,
visited in this locality Sunday.
The farmers are complaining of sorry
crops. Tobacco is buttoning very low
and is common for the time of year.
Cotton is also small-no blooms have
been found as yet.
Watermelons are excellent and ara of
pretty fair size. Fruits are in abund-
ance tomatoes are ripening quite rap
idly now and we can least at our own
good Will.
Condrey's wa gon passed through here
Thursday enroute ; to Scotland Neck
with lumber for the graded school
building.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
QUESTION ANSWERED,

Yes, August Flower still has the
largest eale of any medicine in the civ
ilized world. Your mothers and
grandmothers never thought of using
anything else for Indigestion or Bill
iousnees. Doctors were scarce, and
they seldom heard of Appendicitis,
Nervous Prostitution or heart failure,
etc. They used August Flower to
clean out the system and stop fermen-
tation of undigested food, regulate the
action of the liver, stimulate the ner-
vous and organic action OF the system,
and that Is all they took when feeling
dull and bad with headaches and other
aches. You only need few doses OF
Green's August Flower in liquid form
to make you satisfied there is nothing
serious the matter with you. You can
get this reliable remedy at E. T.
WHITEHEAD & cos. Price 25c
and Tic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
A Cat Raises Rabbits.

Mr.. Ralph Pittman, Of Crowells, told
at the conrt house Monday how nest
OF young rabbits was plowed up in the
field and two very young rabbits were
carried to the house and given to his
cat. The cat reached out her paw, pulled
them into her bed and nursed them
with her kittens without harm. When
the rabbits were about half grown they
deserted their cat mother and went to
the forest.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
Application for Pensions.

The.County Pension Board of Halifax
county consisting of w. F. Parker,
George Gillian and j. B. Brickell, was
In session at the court house Monday.
Eleven new applications for pensions
to old soldiers and seven for the widows
of old soldiers we're made to the board.
Last year ninety-five old soldiers in
the county received pensions and for
ty-four WIDOWS of old soldiers also re-
ce:yed pensions.
The new applications will be sent to
the state Board at Raleigh, will DO
acted upon and returned to Halifax for
enrolment when approved.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09

First RLooMs-T b Q first cotton
blooms brought to this Office this sea-
son were by two colored farmers oil
the community. JimDavis sent the first
one July 18th and James Henry James
sent the second July 9th
TALL CoRN-Mr. John Henry Say
age who lives near Hobgood sent q
stalk OF corn to this Office a few days
ago, that measured 8 feet and four
inches. It was said that he had twelve
acres In such corn, with the stalks two
feet apart in the drill.
FIRE AT ROANOKE RAPIDs-On last
Sunday Roanoke Rapids had its first
fire since its its Incorporation in 1897.
1t was dwelling house belonging to the
Roanoke Mills Company and was oc-
cuDied by W. G. Cherry. All the fur
niture was saved. The fire was caused
by defect in the chimney.
THAT GUEss-Last..week we offered
q years subscription to The COMMON.
WEALTH to the person who will guess
the population or nearest ths number
of population in Scotland Neck. The
same proposition is in this issue. Ac-
curate Instructions are given and every
guesser must comply strictly with
these instructions or the guess will
not be considered.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
BAPTIST FEMALE UNIVERSITY.

Schools of Art, Science, and Philos''-
ply; Bible; Art; Expression and
Business. Faculty of 5 men and -
women, whose whole time. with two
exceptions, is given to one subject.
Recitation periods an hour each. 3d.
600 worth OF new equipments for De-
partments of Chemistry, logy,
Physics, History, and Mathematics.
Music Department embraces 2 OF the
Ciavier system graduates teaching in
the South. Other Departments up t.
date. Students cared for by Lady Prin-
cipal, Lady Physician, Matron and
Trained Nure Expenses in the Lii
erary course $167.5O per session. In
the Club, about $45 lees. Next session
opens Sept. LIST.
For other information address
r. T. VANN, Pres,
Raleigh, N. G.
703;
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
A NIGHT IN WINDSOR.

The editor spent night In Windsor
recently. The town looks quite differ
ently from what it did fifteen years ago.
There are some very handsome resi-
dences there now in the place of less
slightly buildings then. There is also q
number OF handsome brick stores which
we did not remember to have seen
some years ago, and several fine brick
stores are lin course 0f erection.
Windsor has nice bank now and
the business of the town has grown
considerably during tho past few years.
Then you can get to Windsor now
without taking long drive through
the country. The Wellington and Pow
ellsvllle railroad runs from Ahoskle to
Windsor and is a convenience greatly
appreciated by the people.
Windsor on its outskirts still has
the appearance of an old town, but
there is really beauty In the "large
and airy habitations" with their large,
farm-like lots around them.
One peculiarly attractive spot is
DR.. E. w. Pugh's lily pond near his
home which he calls Glendower Hail."
His lily pond is at the foot OF a gently
sloping little hill. By the little hill
side gushes an overlooking spring. The
water is turned into his lilly pond,
which is say 120x40 feet, where it fills
the neatly placed reservoir, furnishes
water for the forest of lilies (Agyptian
Lotus) and then gurgles on its way to
the river. At early morn 1t is a thing
of shlmmering beauty, and dull in his
sense of the beautiful must he be who
can look upon it with no desire to
pluck and carry away some Lilies. Ken
ophen tells of the "lotus eaters who
became so happy they forgot the way
home ;" and to look upon DR.. Pugh's
miniature border of the Nile makes
one feel like lingering long.
ITO feed on flowers and weeds of glorious
feature
Windsor has an Artesian we'll from
which gushes gently forth splendid wa
ter and which the town folk use free
ly.
A good business is done by the rail-
road and boat traffic there, and Wind
sor is to be congratulated upon the i'm
proved advantages since the coming
of the railroad.
Mr.. ]. L. Bell, Scotland Neck boy,
has charge OF the railroad there and
Is a most efficient man for the position.
It was pleasure indeed to note in
what regard Mr.. Bell is held by the
people OF Windsor and the good things
they have to say for him.
We spent the night at the CONNER
cial Hotel and received good attention
and good fare.
Stopping awhile at Ahoskie we look
ed through the large lumber plant fol
which Mr.. T. M. Allsbrook is inspector.
He is another Scotland Neck boy who
is doing we'll and who takes a high
stand with his employers. Ahoskie
every year. Rev. L. M. Curtis,
we'll known in Scotland Neck, still
lives there and gave us pleasant greet
ing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
SOMETHING FOR EVERY BODY.

Do you take them? Hancocks Lii
ouid Sulphur Baths are as delightful
as they are beneficial. The medicinal
and tonic effect OF Sulphur Baths by
Absorption of Sulphur through the
Pores of the Skin, acts directly on the
blood Purifying 1t and removing all
unhealthy Secretions from the body.
For sale BY e. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
HANCOCK'S LIQUID SULPHUR
OINTMENT.

The basis is dissolved Sulphur held IN
solution and carefully combined with
the best antiseptic unguents known to
medical science, and is the greatest
! alive known, for Cuts, Burns, Open
Sores, and all sores where salves arc
used. For sale by E. T. Whitehead &
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
Another Properly Deal.

Hon. Claude Kitchin has purchased
the Futrell building, including the
four handsome new stores on Main
street in one solid block. This is as
nice property rs there is in the busi-
ness part Of Scotland Neck, and Mr..
Kitchin is to be congratulated on the
handsome purchase. The price paid
for it is $13, 600.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
Machines and Needles

r. f. ALL1GOOD, Agent tor Singer
Sowing Machines, Needles, Oil, Belts.
l'.ris and attachments. Any part sup
Lied or fixed. Sold on easy Install
naent. Old machines taken in ex
change. Box POS,
q l2-2m Scotland Neck N. T..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Paint Your Buggy for % Cents

to $lOO with Deyoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint 1t weighs 3 to ozs. more to
the pint than others, wears longer, and
gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold
l,v y. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
TRINITY COLL /. &c.

A million dollars invested in endow-
n'ents and equipments Large library
facilities. Twelve thousand volume,
added to library during the past year.
Ten scientific laboratories. Gymna.
SUM under scientific direction. Ico
undergraduate ana graduate courses az
study. Courses Of study leading 10
civil snd electrical engineering. Many
awarded. Loan fund IN
aid worthy young men. Trinity grad.
yates In great demand Tor responsible
positions. Expenses very moderate.
The eim IL Christian education without
any sectarisn spirit OF tea ching. Sons
OF ministers and young men studying
Tor the ministry are not charged tui-
ton. Send for catalogue.
~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09

Z@ERAIEEll..zZZz
i PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabout,
/ Of Our People and Other Folks.
: Mr.. r. s. Hall, OF Weldon, was herr
Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Plttman went to Halifax
Monday.
Judge T. N. Hill, of Halifax, spent
Sunday here.
Capt. A. B. Hill went to Halifax on
a visit Tuesday.
Mr.. Dennis Biggs, of Williamson
was here some days ago.
Mrs. Folk, of Edenton. is visiting
friends In this community.
Mr.. w. T. Eure returned to her
home near Halifax Monday.
Mrs. s. G. Ray went to Williamson
Monday to visit her parents.
Miss Carrie Coke, of Edenton, is Wis
iting the family of Mrs. Hall.
Mr.. Ed. Hassell, Jr., of Kinsto,,,
spent day in town recently.
Miss Ellington, OF Selma, Is
visiting Miss Mary Lou Josey.
Mr.. A. S. Dunn and family came
over from. Whitakers last Friday.
Miss Birdie Savage has been in
Greenville some days on a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Kltchin have re.
turned from a trip to the mountains.
Mr.. J. w. Butts returned Monday
from visit to his father near Weldon.
Miss Hattie HoIlowell, of Goidsboro,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. M. Prince.
Mrs. A. M. Neal, of Washington, is
visiting the family of Mr.. I. III. Smith.
Mrs. P. G. TilIery, of Halifax, has
been here some days on a visit to
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Dixon went to
Virginia Beach Saturday and returned
Monday.
Miss Myrtle Camp, of Rocky Mount,
is visiting Misses Pauline and Ruby
Tillery.
Mr.. J. N. Savage, of Elon College,
came Saturday for few days. visit to
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Bunch went
to Norfolk some days ago on visit to
relatives.
Mrs. Olivia Mcdowell and Miss Eu-
nice Mcdowell have been to Norfolk
this week.
Mr.. T. H. Pritchard came over from
Spring Hope and spent Sunday with
his family.
Miss Pauline Shields returned home
Thursday from a visit to friends in
Suffolk, Va.
Miss Mary Austin, OF Tarboro, has
been here several days visiting Miss
Annie Kitchin.
Mrs. Vann, of Wake Forest. isspend-
ing some time here on a visit to Mrs.
Claude Kitchin.
Prof. L. w. Bagley went to Raleigh
Monday as q delegate to the great tenn
perance meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcdowell have been
away several days taking their summer
outing at Virginia Beach.
Mr.. A. L. Bowers who was quite sick
In Washington some days ago came up
to visit his mother Tuesday.
Mr.. Talcot Brewer and sister, Mics
Lula Brewer, of Raleigh, are visiting
their aunt, Mrs. N. B. Josey.
Mr.. George w. Llvermon, OF Nor
folk, has been here this week visiting
his brother, DR.. A. C. Livermon.
Mrs. J. L. Gooch, of Weldon, was
here Sunday to attend the conservation
services at the Episcopal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Cohoon returned
home to Everetts Monday after visit
to the family of Mr.. B. T. Harrell.
Rev. w. J. Smith, of Charlotte, was
here to take part in the conservation
services at the Episcopal church Sun
day.
Miss NeNie Britt who has been on a
visit to the family of Mr.. J. T. Brink
ley, has returned to her home in En-
field.
Mrs. w. r. Bond and Miss Pattie
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
killed. by Lightning.

Last Saturday during severe cleo
trio storm at Mr.. Christians camp on
the State farm near Tillery, one OF the
guards named Rogers was struck and
instantly killed BY lightning. Itstruck
In eleven places II the yard OF the
camp. The body Of Mr.. Rogers wa
sent ia Raleigh for burial Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09
For Sale.
For Sale

100 Bushels OF black Peas
at - cents per bushel.
r. J. MADRY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-09

S01VAOoo a. ea0 CPA0OOpoA OAuAOA.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Cohoon returned
home to Everetts Monday after visit
to the family of Mr.. B. r. Harrell.
Rev. w. J. Smith, OF Charlotte, was
here to take part in the conservation
services at the Episcopal church Sun
day.
Miss NeMie Britt who has been on a
visit to the family of Mr.. J. T. Brink
ley, has returned to her home in En-
field.
Mrs. w. r. Bond and Miss Pattie
Vaughan went to Raleigh Monday to
attend the Summer school at the A. &
NJ. College.
Mess. n Biggs and r. E. Hancock
are at Townsville this week attend
ing the annual meeting of the Baptis.
Orphanage.
Capt. z. 7. Vincent and family came
up from Greenville some days ago to
spend SONS time here on q visit to
their relatives.
Mrs. l.. T. Allsbrook, OF Richmond,
Va, ls visiting her r0latlves here. She
is accompanied by her sister, Miss
Beulah Burch.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. g. Mullen, of Tillery,
came down on visit some days ago.
Mrs. Mullen renamed several days
with her sisters here.
Mr.. John Powers, of Wake Forest,
came down some days ago to visit his
cousins, Mess Wait Bagley, Edwin
Jesey and Willie Brewer.
Miss May Crook, who has heen herr.
some months ss milIiner ior Morrire.s
| Br.therr, hiss returHea 10 her hs,me &.
Baltrmose. ehe = ! testy mIlIiner ard
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Bisbee daily review., 1903-01-22
AMUSEM ENTS

Managers Seamans and Matcbette are desirous of calling the attention of theatre-goers to their present Olym- pia opera company; they want all their friends 10 see and enjoy it. In New Orleans, Da las, Little Rock and San Antonio. this company was cred tied with being far superior to any thing of its class that tours this cir cult This shows what American pluck and enterprise can do. These gentlemen have always insisted upon having the best, and they certainly have it in this Olympia" company or all the dramatic critics and amuse- inert seekers in the cities visited are at fault The principals are all tai l erted and the girls are all said to be pretty. The productions are e,e, ganJly costumed and presented in a finished and artistic manner, while the repertoire seems to contain the brightest and wittiest of librettos filled with music that is tuneful and catchy, interpolated in which is to be | found all the late song hits, worked | up with pretty stage business and crowded in most delightful fash
 ion; for these and for many other
 equally as good reasons, no one
 should fail to be on hand when thu
 curtain rises on the first act of SaiC
 Pasha Sunday evening next.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-01-22
SUPREME COURT
The Gro Grande Suit, From Yavapai
 County, Heard Monday

The Gro Grande Suit, From Yavapai
 County, Heard Monday
 Monday session of the supreme cour, at Phoenix, was a little more brief than usual as Chief Justice Kent and Associate Justice Doan were re- required to attend the opening of the legislature to administer the oath to the members and officers, says the Phoenix Republican.
 The first case Of the day was that of Alex ". Ha lenborg. appellant, vs. the Cobre Grande company. appellee, from Yavarai county. A motion was offered by Colonel Wilson to extend the time and set the cause for oral argument. An order was made for the regular presentation of the motion on Friday The water cases of Martin Gould vs. the Maricopa Canal com pany and E. Hayois and John Lama zou against the Salt River Valley Canal company were argued and sub mitted.
 The case of John B. Upton and others vs. Albert Weisling was heard Tuesday This was an action brought in Yavapai county. the appellee hay ing sued for interest in the Gro Grande mine, his contention being that he had been a former owner of an interest in the mine; that after the richness of it had been discovered by his associates while he was absent en- gagged in the performance of partner ship duties, he was induced to sell his interest in ignorance of the dis coveries that had been made. He was given judgment and appeal was taken
 The case of R. H. Burmister & Sons against the Empire Mining and Mill ing company also from Yavapai coun- ty, was also heard Tuesday. The only other business on the calendar for Tuesday was the case of Lewis Vol fey, appellant, and c. E. Philes and w. R. Lockwood, defendants, ys. Moses Hughes. appellee. Maricopa county. A motion to dismiss the ap- peal and affirm the judgment of the lower court was argued last week and denied.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-01-22

of roping and tying steers. It matter ed not to the crowd which of the two young men, Clay NcGonigle of New Mexico or Ellison Carroll of Okla homa, who were about to engage in a five-steer roping contest. carried off the honoFs and Incidentally a purse of S2.G00, so long as they gave an hon est exhibition. So thoroughly was the crowd imbUed with the sport that doubtless had a son Of darkest Africa stood opposed to a naive Texan in such a contest, they wou have ex- claimed. May the best man winl" Such is the reverence Of the American people for any sport which is a test of strength and skill.
 Yesterday afternoons performance between Clay McGoaigle and Ellison Carroll was the climax of the roping sport. The previous performances of these two men made them the glatiat- ors whom the people wanted to see meet in the arena.
 Joe Gardner. a good man in the game. was first matched against Car roll for yesterdays contest, but he was lamed Sunday afternoon and Mo GoniSle took his place. Thus the peo- pie were given a chance to see the champion ash with a foeman worthy of his steel, for Carroll can certainly claim that distilcTion
 There was considerable betting on the result, as many people thought that in a fve-steer contest Carroll could beat the champion.
 It was a great exhibition, and Me Gonigle sustained his reputation by winning over his husky opponent in a most exciting contest strictly on his merits. While the contest was in progress. predictions on it's outcome fuctuated like Mexican money. so evenly did the men work.
 MCGonigle started out a favorite in the betting, but at one stage Of the contest he sank to to l shot, and there were few who thought he would win. However. his succeeding efforts were so fine that he pulled out 1872 seconds the best of Carroll.
 The time made by the two men is as follows:
 Carroll-First steer, 471a; second steer, .2512; third steer, 1.131a; fourth steers, .57; fifth steer, 50; total, S.3S1a.
 McGonigle-First steer. 1O31g; sec ond steer, .36; third steer. .45; fourth steer, .37; fifth steer, .5S1a; total S.20