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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

PROF. BETHEA NPoRTsMoUTH-Pro
M. e. Bethea, who recently taught in
the male academy here, has been cleo
ed professor of English in Portsmouth
Business College, which opened Mon
day of this week.
ORPHANS JUNE 16TH-A chapter OF
children from the Oxford Orphan Asy.
lum will give an entertainment at Flu.
trell's opera house on Tuesday night
June 10th. All who attend will doubt
less have a pleasant time and be well
entertained.
PAINFUL INJURY-Mr. J. III. Dur
ham, of Tillery, was painfully hurt a
few days ago in an attempt to descend
from building. He missed his foot
ing on the scaffold and fell several feet
He came to Scotland Neck soon after,
and stopped at Mr.. s. B. Dunn's. He
soon found that he was painfully hurt
and he had to remain until Monday.
SOLID lNFORMATION.-At teacher OF
experience and good reader of news
papers said recently that THE Con-
MoNwEALrH gives more solid informa-
ton than any paper of the kind he
sees. This is high praise which is
greatly appreciated by the manage
ment.
LEFT OFF THE PRoGRAMME.-By
some mistake the names of Masters
Jack Kesler and Claude Alleged were
left off the printed programme for
Thursday nights exercises of Vine
Hill commencement. These little
boys took their regular part in the
exercises but by mistake their names
were left of the printed programme.
NICE CREAM SERvED.-Thursday
night at the close of the commence
ment exercises at Vine Hill commence
ment most excellent cream and cake
were served on the academy lawn and
Friday night these delicacies which
had been prepared for lawn service
were served at E. 7. Whitehead & Co.'s
drug store, because of the rain. A nice
little sum was realized for the benefit
of the school.
HAIL IN THE CoUNTY.-About Hall
fax last Sunday and in other parts Of
the county there was very heavy rain.
In some places there was hail. Mr.. S.
w. Riggan near Roanoke Rapids sui :
fered considerable damage to his COT
ton and corn crop.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds fs all right but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results Of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do? Go to q warmer and more
regular cllmatef Yes, it possible; If
not possible Tor you, then In either case
take the ONLY remedy that has been
introduced In all civilized countries
With success in severe throat and lung
troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup"
It not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease, but
allays Inflammation, causes easy ex-
pectoration, gives good nights rest,
and cures the potent. Try one bottle
recommended many years by all drug
eists in the world. You can get re-
eliable remedy at E. T. Whitehead
& Cos, Price 25c and 75c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
Letter to w. a. BrantIey.

Dear Sir: Messrs. Lea Gilman & EIDE
lin, Grafton, VIVA. have been selling 3
paint, which they thought we'll of and
this had occurred.
They had sold customer Is gallons
Of it to paint his house. A few years
later, they sold the same man Deve 9
lead and-zinc the same number of gal
Ions to paint the same house. He hae
Z gallons left.
The point of the tale is: Il gallo, $
Dev..e prints an 1S-gailon house.
Oh course that isn't all.
Why does l l gallons Devoe go as far
a. Is gallons Of other paint? Becau c
1t is all paint, all true, no sham, a,
full measure.
But that isn't all. Davoe lasts long
er. No, TO you haven't got to walt
ten years to find that out. Ten thou.
sand people know it. We've got their
names. Our agents know them they
think heap of Devoe. There's NO
difficulty in showing your townpeople
what to expect of Devoe. $40 will
paint SIS house j; and the pajntn last
twice as long.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvOE 4 Co.,
New York.
P. Sc. T. Whitehead & Co. sell
orr Daint
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
A SERIOUS MISTAKE.

E. G. Dewitt & Co. is the name of
the firm who make the genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. DeWitt's is the Witch
Hazel Salve that heals without leaving
a scar. It is serious mistake to uee
any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cures blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles, burns, bruises,
eczema and all skin diseases. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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SPECIAL Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line.
TO BALTIMORE, MD.

TO BALTIMORE, MD.
National Saengerfest; June 18th to
Goth. One fare plus $500 via all
rail routes. For individual. one iare
for the round trip, for parties Of twen-
ty-five or more travelling together on
specified train, returning separately.
Tickets to be sold June 18th to 18th
inclusive with final limit of June
%, 1908. All tickets are TO be de-
posted Immediately upon arrival at
Baltimore with Mr.. James Ramford,
Joint Agent, No. 7 North Calvert st.,
and fee OF twenty-five cents paid at
the time. 4
BOSTON, MASS.
National Educational Association,
July rs, 1908. Via all rail or via
rail and South lines, one fare plus
$500 Tor the round trip. Tickets to
be sold July End to 9TH inclusive, good
leaving Boston until July 18th, twen-
ty-five cents to be paid tpr execution
Of return portion Of ticket.
NOTE BY personally depositing
ticket with Joint Agent not earlier
than July 7th nor later shan July
IL, 1903, ana upon payment OF fifty
cents l5Oc>. extension can to secured
TO leave Boston any day up 70 Septem-
ber l, 1903.
BALTIMORE, ND.
Annual Meeting Graud Lodge B. 4
P.O. Eiks, July 31-23, 1908. One
faro plus - 90 via al rail routes. Tick
cts will Be on sale July 18th and 20th.
Tickets via Savannah and Steamer will
10 sold for Steamer leaving Savannah
Any 10th and 18th. Final limit July
AppEOyed, w. J. CRAIG,
b. N. EMERSON, Gen. Pan. Agt.,
1G1lefef. WiImineion, n u.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Having qualified as admin strator Of
e. c. Baker, deceased, Late of Halifax
county, North Carolina, this is to noti
fy all persons having claims agains;
the estate OF said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned ON or before
tie fire. day of June, 1904, or this no.
tfce will be plead IN bar Of their rcc..v-
cry. All persm,s indebted 10 said eat. t.
will please make Immediate pa, mont
This 25th day f May, 1903.
lOswELL G BKIDGER, Admir-,
5-28-6t Wintnn. N. T..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup ha'
been used tor eixty years by millions &
mothers tor their children while teetL
ing, with perfect success. 1t soOtht
the child, softens the gums. alias ;
pain, cures wind collie, and isthe be-
tremedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relie,.
the poor little sufferer INN ediate:.
SOLD by Druggists in ever part of u.
world. twenty-five cents bottle.
sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow ;
Soothing Syrup, and take no otbe'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
Fine Farm for sale.

26O acres five miles from Halifax
and seven miles from Enfield. 5-horse
farm open land, rs acres we'll timbered,
and 100 acres OF fine tobacco land.
Good buildings. small orchard and ex.
e. l.nt water. Terms Ore third cath
sIjk lance In one, two, three ard
ionr years. -
Price ma - xnown on apr licstion.
HIkLIARD T. HOIYSE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
CRIMINAL COURT.
CASES DISPOSED OF LAST WEEK

In the Superior court of Halifax last
week, the following were the most i'm
portant cases disposed OF from the
crlmina! docket:
Joseph Garret-larceny-Plea Of no
10 contendere and judgment was sus-
pended ON payment of cost.
J. w. Ivey, Henry Ivey, Jno. o.
Young, Plumer Young -affray. Trial
and verdict not guilty.
J. M. Wade-assault and battery-
Trial and verdict guilty. Judgment
suspended with cost.
J. w. Heptins:lli-Trial and YER
dict acknowledgment suspended with
cost.
g. a. Moore-larceny--Trial and
verdict not entity.
Jim Base. c. w.-Submission
Sentence two months in county Jail.
Houston Wllkins-larceny-Su b :
mission. Sentenced to one year in
county jail.
Robert Watt Scott-c. c. w.-Sub-
mission. Sentenced three months in
Jail.
Jim Fnller-larceny-Trial and YER
dict guilty. Suntenced one year in Jail.
Samuel Knox-c. c. w.-Submisslon
and fined SIS and cost
Henry NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and sentenced to Jail four months.
w. H. Tiller. interfering with ar
rest-Trial and verdict guilty. Fined
$25 and cost.
Jno. r. Cooke C. w.-Submlssion
and fined $40 and cost.
Bill Coiiins-nLisance- Trial and
verdict guilty and fined SO AMI cor t.
Hester johnson a. & b.-Trial and
verdict guilty.
Allen Pierce & Florance Carter-f. T.
Atrial ana verdict guilty. Pierce in
Jail Six months Florence Carter mol
pros.
Joe Misunderstanding officer-Trial
and verdict guilty. Fined SIS and
cost.
Joe Taylor, Nathan johnson, Cliff
Sinus, Jim Williams were convicted OF
larceny and sentenced to jail one year.
VIM. Aston was found guilty Of car
rying concealed weapons.
Altimore Baker, Walter Smith, Joe
Green we're CONVICTED of larceny and
sentenced to Jail one year.
c. r. Gurkin aud G. F. Smith ,charg-
ed with affray submitted aud were fined
so and cost.
w. K. Lewis, Al. Basnch and
j. Branch-trespess-Trial and verdict
guilty ~ to Lewis. Others not guilty.
Walter Cherry-c. c. w.-Sub-
mission and judgment SUSPENDED on
payment Of cost.
FOR ECZEMA,
Plmpies, Danruff, and all skin dfseasee,
use Hancockis Liquid Sulphur. - In
euch Ceases q, Scale Eczema. and sores
ofany nature, whom tho skin becomes
dry and harsh, you should use Han
cocks Sulphur Ointment in connection
with the Liquid. 4 few applications
Of Hancouks 3, Liquid Sulphur will cnre
"a NQast e61al q Rxickly Heat 1sse
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
some Good Investments.

Hilliari 4 House have some valua-
BE stock in first class investment
with which they can inter-
est any who wish to purchase stock In
4 Gilt edge Eastern Carolina invest
ment. $50 them snon, - the oppMtu-
nifty win not hold long. 81
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l Secondhand SO

Saw Brown Gin and Condenser for ga e
In good condition. For Price write t.
the FUTRELL-HARYH DW. co.
Hardware Hustlers.
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
EVERY LADY AND GENTLEMAN

Who are troubled with Pimples or Fa-
clal Blemishes are. requested to call at
their druggists and get trial bottle ii
Hancocks Liquid Sulphur. IF usec
as directed, 1t will soon destroy the
germ, heal the disease, and make the
skin white and soft. For sale by +. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
Machines and Needles

r. E. ALLIGOOD, Agent Tor Singer
Sewing Machines, Needles, OH, 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. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
VINE NIL ACADEMY.
AN EXCELLENT COMMENCE.
MENT.
Professor Bagley'ss Good Work.

Professor Bagley'se Good Work.
On Thursday and Friday nights Of
last week were held the commence
ment exeAiees of Vine Hill Female
Academy
On Thursday, night the exercises
were held in the academy buildings
and consisted entirely of music, instru-
mental and vocal. A large audience
greatly enjoyed the exercises. The
music was all we'll rendered and the
students showed that they had had
careful instruction and fine training. !.
On Friday night the exercises were
held in FutreIlis Opera house. The
hall was packed, Notwithstanding the
lnclemment weather, and a most en-
joyable programme was rendered. Tie
exercises consisted Of little music, re-
citations, drills and pantomimes. Some
beautiful specimens OF paintings hy
the pupils adorned the walls about the
stage, which showed fine training by q
skillful teacher. Every part was well
rendered and the generous applause BY
the audience showed Keen appreciation
of the evenings exercises. The enter
tainment was most excellent and Prof
Bagley has not given better enter
tainment of the kind since be became
principal OF the school four years ago.
For this time Prot. Bagley and bis
corps of teachers, consisting OF Mrs.
Bagley and Miss Kate BagIey iprthe
school room, Mrs. w. R. Bond in Mu-
sic and Mrs. J. T. Tyler in art, have
all labored persistently and energetical-
ly to give the very best instruction poe
sible to their pupils. They have sue
ceeded in maintaining school Of .
high order and their labors have been
highly appreciated by their patrons
and the public generally.
Nothing in the round of human en-
deavor is more important to individuals
and to communities than the work OF
faithful, painstaking, conscientious
teachers. It tells tar more ON the
child's character and the good develop
ment in after years than can be est
mated now. Such has been the work
of these faithful teachers in Scotland
Neck and in the far-off time when
the young pupils they have laugh,
shall be the men and women of real
activity in this community and else
where, the work will bear a good har
vest in this life and in the Great Be-
yond Its sheaves will all be golden.
FROM ACADEMY TO GRADED SCHOOL.
With the march of progress and the
trend of improvement for educational
systems North Carolina has caught the
spirit, and the graded school has come
to be regarded as the best system of Civ
ing instruction to primary pupils and
even pupils of some advancement.
Scotland Neck falls into line for
these improvements,and the academ,
school now gives way for a graded
school.
The old institution of Vine Hill
Acodounv whoao nome hos boon mora
or less familiar in this community fer
the greater part of century Is to he
no more. The new board of trustees
for the graded school have leased the
academy property for twenty years
with the privilege of a like term to
follow, and soon much change will be
made in preparation for the opening
of the graded school as early in the
fall as possible.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

Strength and vlgor come of good
food duly digested. Force, ready
to serve wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, nourlshes, invig.
CRATES"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouss
ofsOur People.

The Coming. Going and Whereabouss
Of Our People.
Prof: L. w. Bagley went to Littleton
on business Tuesday.
Mrs. w. M. Dixon Las gone on a
visit to bonneville, Va.
Mrs. w. A. Butts went to Weldon
Saturday to visit her brother.
Mr.. John B. Tillery, of Tillery. is
here visiting his daughters.
Mrs. T. F. Whitley went to Pitt
county Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. J. J.. Allsbrook and wife have
returned from a visit to Plymouth.
Master Ben Pope, of Weldon, is Wis
ting the family OF Mr.. J. 2. Futrell.
Mrs. Barraud, of Richmond, is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Rebecca Smith.
Miss Hester Powell, of Tarboro, has
been here some days visiting friends.
Miss Annie Fenner, of Halifax, is
here visiting relatives and friends this
week.
Miss Bertha Durham, of Tlllery,
spent some days here last week on a
visit.
Mr.. E. j. Proctor has gone to Wash
lngton, N. c., to spend few days with
his relatives.
Mr.. J. Y. Savage went to Greensboro
Tuesday to attend the Episcopal con-
vsntion.
Miss Birdie Savage has gone to
Elon college to visit her brother, Mr..
]. N. Savage.
Mr.. Wilson Price was among the
students who returned from Wake
Forest some days ago.
Mrs. A. M. Riddick and her son,
Mr.. Clarence Riddlck, returned Mon
day from q visit to Hamilton.
Mr.. r. r. Phelps. who has been
teaching a year in Accomac county,
Va, returned home a few days ago.
Miss Sadie Perry left Tuesday for
Washington, N. c., where she will
spend some time visiting relatives.
Miss Eleanor Smith, who has been
teaching in Rocky Mount graded
school, is home for the vacation sea-
son.
Mr.. J. p. Ware las moved to town
and occupies the Leggett house on
Church street next to Mr.. J. n. Aus
bon.
Mr.. L. T. Vaughan left Saturday for
Wake Forest where he has gone to
take the summer course in the law
school.
Mrs. Il. T. Andrews, of Enfield, came
down last week and delighted her
many friends here with a few days
visit.
Mess. Sam and Raymond Dunn lett
Monday for Wake Forest where they
have gone to take the summer course
in law.
Miss Jeanette Daniel, daughter Of
Hon. w. E. Daniel, of Weldon, has
been here some days visiting Miss An
ma Kitchin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McNaughton, OF
Eyeretts, were here some days last
week on a visit to Mrs. NcNaughton's
relatives.
Miss Fannie Safer, of Halifax, has
been here some days Waiting friends.
She is always a welcome and charm
ing visitor to the people OF Scotland
Neck.
Miss Jones, who has been teaching
with Miss Lena Smith here in Cottage
Homo school, left Monday for her
home at West Point, Va. She is
most excellent lady and made many
lasting friends during her stay in Scot
land Neck.
Miss Sadie Perry, professor OF Latlr,
In the Baptist Female University 1T
Raleigh, is home on her summer va
cation. She will rest here until Sep
tember and will then 60 North t.
study, for which she has a leave u
absence from her duties at the Un1ver
sity for year.
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP?
A>ln~. ~ov.ndv &or l>ouuha ond
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

Paint Your Buggy % Cents
to S1.OO with Deyoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs to ozs. moro to
the pint than others, wears longer, and
gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold
BY E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
il 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves zig
nature is on each tox. Csc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

Since the foregoing was put in type
the following has been received from
Rey. T. P. Bonner:
Mrs. Ida Proctor was born June "a,
1885, Joined the church March 26th,
1899, was married to Edward ]. Proc
tor Dec. 21st, 1901, and died June 7th,
1903. This is the record of less than
18 gears. ain the midst OF life We are
in death" A very large per cent. OF
the human family die young. Solo
mon spoke wisely when he said, ere
member now thy Creator In the days
of thy youth" Our sister acted upon
the spirit of this wise admonition, for
In eirlhood, at the age Of IA years, she
gave her heart to Jesus, and we are
told adorned his doctrines. Death Is
always sad, but hers was peculiarly 60
The summons came like shock and
the spirits release was attended with
intense suffering. But LIES work IL
done, suffering is ended, and che
has passed within the vail. Here she
had the rich foretaste, there she enjoys
the fullness.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For Sale Cheap
At J. w. Leggett's mill, near Palmyra,
$4,000 feet of sawed Lumber--1-inch
boards, Notwithstanding and scantling.
WADE MIZELL,
Palmyra, North Carolina
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11
kodo1 DyspepsiA Cure
nlaeatS what you eat.
Insure Your Crops.

Hilliard and House, Scotland Neck
are agents for the Tobacco Planters
Mutual Hail and Fire Insurance Co.
Of Raleigh, and can give you good
protection against loss by bail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

upon the bereaved husband, this bell e
the second stroke of the kind which be
has borne within the pest three years.
HIS many friends here and elsewbe re
deeply sympathize with him In his
affection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-06-11

PASTOR.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-21
Good News for Globe

The Boston dispatch printed in yes
herday's Republican was the first IN
tination tn the paHole of Arizona that
there was 10 be Il consolidation Of the
Old Dominion and the United Globe
copper companies. The consolidation
will be effected by the absorption. i'll
a legal serse, CT the United Glo."n by
the Old Dominion, but it IS in reality
u merging of interests, as the own
ers OF shares in the United Globe Will
receive in exchange the shares of the
Old Dominion.
This will mean Il grea. and strong
company. ana should mean il great
deal for Globe. The Old Dominion and
the United Globe companies hay. been
operating side by side at Globe for
many Years, and large sums have been
expended liz development and equip
ment. Only last week the Old Dop.in-
ion company voted bond issue of
$780, 600 for additional development
and improved smelling facilities and
with the greater economy which win
ensue from the operation of the two
properties under one management,
very satisfactory results may be ex-
pected.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-21
lanes Jones Co, Brass Works

Telephone Main 93s, Los Angeles, Cal
ELECTRIC RAILROAD BRASS SUP
FLIES. Brass steam fittings, brass
valves. irrigation valves office and bank
ratings. plumbers specialties. Prompt
attention given to all special brass work
Brass and bronze castings BUYERS OF
SCRAP BRASS and COPPER
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-10-21
The stockmen's Packing Company

The indepo ndent company formed to
off as if it meant business. At thu
meeting OF the directors in Denver.
Monday. Utah. Indian territory,
Wyoming, Colorado. Montana, Mis-
souri, South Dakota, Texas, Nebraska.
California, Kansas, and Arizona were
represented. The capital stock OF five
million dollars has been subscribed.
and, It is claimed, will shortly be paid
In, in full.
The Irdeperdet Packing company is
composed OF the stockmen of the west
ern states and territories. 1t took
definite shape when it became clear
that the great packing companies OF
Kansas City, Chicago and Omaha were
operating together to control prices
notwithstanding the failure OF the
plans for a packers trust. The de-
tails OF the plans Of the new company
were printed in the telegra phic
columns of The Republican some
time ago. The first packing house
VIII NC SItNtcO III NOiCi ddD, IA eAAi
probability. although there is some
contention in favor of carrying the
war into Africa and building Il pack
ing plant il Kansas City OF Chicago.
That will be done in due time. CT
course, if the project is a success. 1t
is claimed that the articles of incor-
poration have been SO drawn and the
details of organization so arranged
that it will be impossible for a major
ity Of the shares to pass out Of the
hands of the stockInen. This is to
prevent the absorption of the new
company by the big packers.
The synpathies of stockmen ard
meat consumers alike viii be with the
Independent company. Prices of cattle
and hogs on the hoof have been falling
while the prices Of dressed meats have
advanced. Dressed beef is now selling
at record figures in most of the eastern
cities. In view of this state of affairs,
it is silly for the packing interests
to deny that they are operating to
squeeze both producer and consumer,
and nobody having a concern Tor the
public interests VIII defend them.