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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Purely Personal
/ Stems about People
7 who Come and 90

Mr.. I'D. Askew went to Garysburg
Saturday.
Mr.. w. B. White, of Washington,
came up Saturday.
Mr.. J. 7. Lewis has taken position
with Morrisett Brothers.
EMr. w. L. Harrell, of Hamilton, is
here on visit to his parents.
Mr.. J. D. Shearin has gone to Hall
fax and Rocky Mount to visit relatives.
Miss Jllcot, of BERTHE county, is here
visiting her uncle, DR.. A. C.. Livermon.
Mrs. G. II. Daniel, of Rocky Mount
spent some days here last week visiting
relatives.
Mrs. J. A. Vance, of Salem, has been
here some days on a visit to her broth
ars, Mess. ]. A. and l.. NJ. Pittlnan.
Mrs. J. N. Savage left Tuesday for
Elon College, where she has gone to
Join her husband and where they will
make their home.
Mrs. J. B. Cherry, OF Greenville,
came up Saturday and spent the day
with her niece, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Nelson,
who hat been sick for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Creekmore left
Scotland Neck some days ago for Nor
folk, where they will make their home.
Their many friends here were sorry tor
them leave.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Married in Ayden,

On Wednesday, January; %, 1903
Miss Annie Blanche Brown, of Ayden
| was married to Mr.. J. D. Weeks, oil
Scotland Neck.
The Baptist church was Hastily dec.
grated for the occasion, and, although
it was an early hour, the church was
crowded with friends of ~tf1e bride to
witness her marriage.
At Z 80 the organist, Miss Myrtle
Moon, touched the keys, and at the
sound OF the beautiful march the ush-
ers, Messrs. J. T. Smith and J. B. Bar
wick, marched down the aisle followed
by the groom with his brother, Mr.. G
c.. Weeks, as best man. Then came
the bride dressed in dark green trav-
cling suit, with her sister, Miss Emma
Brown, as maid of homer. At the altar
the bride took the groom's arm and
they were met by Elder w. L. Bilbro,
pastor, who in very pretty and I'M
pressive ceremony pronounced them
husband and wife.
After the ceremony the party filed
out and hurried to the depot where
they boarded the train amid showers OF
good wishes, farewells, and cold shoes"
for the home of the groom in Scotland
Neck.
The bride and groom received quite
a number of useful presents, sore OF
which were: Handsome lamp, G. G.
Weeks rug, Mrs. Chas. Hancock pair
andirons, G. f. Edwards; ice bowl,
Mrs. W. T. Tyler picture, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Butterworth cream ladle,
Mrs. Clio Darden; napkins, Mrs. J. E.
Woodland lot OF pickles, Mrs. Bagley (;
butter knife, J. I. Smith, of Ayden J;
curtains, Mrs. M. E. Carman, OF Ayden ;
lamp, Mrs. 6. A. Albritton, of Green
vile rug, Miss Bessie Keel, OF Green
vile ) towels, Mrs. J. 3. Barwick, of
Ayden picture, w. J. Moore, Of Ay-
den water set, Mrs. w. 3. Moore, OF
Ayden; picture, Mrs. Gardner, Of Ay-
den comfortable, Mrs. Lucy Moore, Of
Ayden pickle dish, Miss Edith Broad
way, OF Ayden vinegar crnet, Miss
Mabel Moore, of Ayden lamp, Mrs.
Martha Carman, OF Avden; tooth-pick
holder, Miss Lucy Moore, OF Ayden !;
table eoyer, Miss Ella Raspberry, Of
Klnston.
The many friends of the groom
gladly welcome him and his fair bride
to Scotland Neck where they will make
their home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Notice..

Irkin Harriet In SUPERIOR. Cour'
VS. North Carroll IA,
Jennie Hamlet Halifax County,
Action for divorce.
Jennie Hamlet the defendent above
named will take notice that an action
as entitled above has been commene-
ed in the Superior court for Halifax
county 10 dissolve the bonds Of matri-
mony now existing between the
plalnin ana defendant, and the said
defendant will further take notice that
she is required TO appear at the Feb
ruary Terra, O. the Superior court in
said county to be held at the Ccur-
house In Halifax county on the 9Th
Monday before the 9th Monday in
March, 1903, and answer or demur to
the Complaint in said action or the
plaintiff will apply to the. court tor the
relic! demanded in said complaint. !.
This January II, 1908.
(Sieneu) S. II. GARY,
l-15-6s Clerk Superior Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Eyes
Did Not Close For a
Week.
Heart Trouble Baf.
fled Doctors.
DR.. Miles'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

There is nothing more necessary to health
than sleep and rest. If these are denied you,
if you rise in the morning more tired than
when you went to bed, there is an affection of
the nerves plainly present If your heart is
weak, or there is an inherited tendency in
that direction, your weakened nerves will
soon so affect your hearts action as to bring
on serious, chronic trouble. DR.. Miles Ner-
vine is a nerve tonic, which quiets the nerves.
SO that sleep may come, and it quickly re-
stores the weakened nerves to health and
strength. Dr.. Miles Heart Cure is a great
blood and heart tonic which regulates the ac-
ton of the heart. enriches the blood and i'm
proves the circulation.
"Some time ago l was suffering severely
with heart trouble. At times my heart would
seemingly stop beating and at others it would
beat loudly and very fast. Three to four
hours sleep each night in ten months was all
1 could get, One week in last September
never closed myeyes. l got DR.. Miles Nervine
and Heart Cure at a drug store in Lawrence
burg, after spending $4,000 il medi-
cines and doctors in Louisville, Shelbyville,
Frankfort, Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg,
and in three days have derived more benefit
from the use of your remedies than l got
from all the doctors and their medicineG. I
think everybody ought to know of the mar
velous power contained in your remedies
w. II. HUGHES, Fox Creek, Ky.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie Or. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Eikhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Notice. T rus tie e.
Land Sale.

By virtue of power conferred uron
me by that deed of trust " hich was exc
cuted to me by Berry Har isop9nd bis
wife, which is of record in the Registers
office for Halifax county, in Book Ia
on page 1852 to which reference is made,
I shall sell for cash at auction, at the
courthouse door, in Halifax, on Mon
day, February 9, 1908, the following
described real estate, to-wit:
That land described in said trust ard
being that land which was conveyed to
said Berry Harrison by G. V. Hardy,
commissioner, on the 9th day of May,
1878, by deed of record in said county,
in book 81 on page SO, to which refer
ence is made, and bounded by the lands
formerly belonging to Martha CLARK,
E. D. Browning and others, by Short
Horn swamp and the Loulsburg road
and containing $50 acres, more or less.
This January 7th, 1908.
". i. DUNN,
l-l5-4t Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
w alSton-Neal.

1t ) 80 O'Clock Sunday. February l,
1903, at Hotel Farrar in Tarboro, Miss
Nora Neal was married to Mr.. George
Walston, Of Scotland Neck. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Gamble, rector Of the Episcopal church
Of Tarbcro.
The groom was accompanied from
Scotland Neck by Misses Susie Knight
and Maggie Bolton and Mess. w. NJ.
Gray and Boston Lewis.
The bride and groom, accompanied
by those who went oyer from Scotland
Neck, came over on the morning train
Monday. They will make Scotland
Neck their home, and are welcomed by
their friends
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Give us your orders for
Tobacco Flues now.
The JOsey Hdw. Co.

TEACHERS ExAMISED.-County SUI
perintendent Harrison had a large class
OF teachers under examination IN Hall
fax Monday. Most OF them were col
ored.
OPENED ON THE CoRNER.-Mr. w.
r. Walston has opened store On the
corner at White & Paull's old stand.
See his advertisement elsewhere and
give him a call. He will treat you
well.
Will IT BE BUILT?-There has been
some talk OF new hotel in Halifax
DR.. I'll. B. Furgerson has purchased the
old hotel site with view to having a
hotel built, ard the people of the coun-
ty hope that it will be done.
ALMOST FlRE-Friday night about
supper time lamp exploded in Mr.. J.
S. Bowers hall and came very near
causing Il serious fire. The hall por-
saires were burned and also a couch.
Assistance was soon on hand and ex-
tinguished the flames.
Mr.. HALE OPENED IN HALIFAX-
The familiar sign sc. II. Hale" was
observed at Mr.. Hale's old stand in
Halifax Monday. He has been out of
business for some time and his friends
in the county will be glad to learn
that he has opened again.
Mr.. GREGORY SOLD His FARM.-Mr.
F. W. Gregory has sold his fine farm
at CrowelIs and will move away He
sold to Mr. A. f. Bobbltt, OF. Littleton
section, who has already moved to
Crowe]is. Mr.. Gregory's many friends
hope that he will not leave Halifax
county.
HIGHLY APPRECIATED.-oom Of the
readers OF THE COMMONWEALTH have
been kind enough Of late to write or
tell us by word that they note marked
iinpto7aments ia the paper this year.
We ara trying to make improvements
and we are glad to learn that our read
ers note it and appreciate 1t.
COLoRED MAN KILLED.-A cOlOred
man named Dick Lynch was accident
ally killed near Kitchin postoflice in
the western part OF the county last
Friday. He was cutting saw mill logs
In the woods and some one told him to
look out for falling tree. He made a
mistake in running under the tree in
stead OF from it, when it fell upon him,
killing him instantiy
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
For Sale and Rent.

A good farm for sale in Warren
county q miles from Macon, n. 6.
400 acres. 2C0 acres cleared, baiaucc
in woods we'll tlm1ercd With cord wood.
Good land for Tobacco, Cotton aud
Corn. Tenant houses ard good water.
Terms: One-fourth cash, balance III
one, two, three and four years.
FOR SALE
One tract OF land 81 miles from En-
field containing about 81 acres gu,,.
house on place can be bought cheap.
One town Honse and Lot on RonD-
Oke street.
RENT,
One lot on west side Main street ia
front OF the Howard house 5Ox2CO !cc:.
One lot corner Fifth and Church
streets, l00x2GO.
One 4-room House on 9th street.
One Groom House on Sth street.
Terms made known On application
Apply to billiard & HOUSE.
Scotland Neck, \. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Notice..

by virtue OF decree of the Superior
Court of Halifax county rendered tho
90. Gay cf January, 1903, in a special
proceedings to sell land Tor assets
wherein Whit \. Johnston. executor
Of Mrs. NJ. y. Johnston. IS pialntitf and
W. D. Johnston a:.d Others IRE defend
ants, ] will on tie 2lst day Of Febrll-
airy, 1903, sell to the highest bidder fer
cash at the depot lii the town OF Ll;tle-
ton the following described land.
bounced on EoI.h by lanes Of -. -.
Gho,ston and Mrs. T.. 4. Little, on
west by land Of i. Il. Browning, On
south by lands of the Mrs. NJ. a. John.
ston heirs, ard known ia tract 81 land
occupied by W. $. Johnston IT tue
time Of his death and owrad bt Mr..
M. A. Johnston at tbs tine 81 hcr
death, and containing about SIXTY acre..
WHIT 4. JOHNSTON, Com.
1-22-Jt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Letter to II. L. Dr,ScoIl.

Dear Sir: The cost of labor in paint
ing a house is three times the cost of
paint. You seem to save little when
you buy lower priced paint, but you
certainly add to the cost OF labor when
you pay for spreading more gallons.
You don't even save on the paint.
Devoe Lead and Zinc costs a little
more than mixed paints, but 1t takes
fewer gallons, and the cost Is actually
less.
Wears longer too-longer than mixed
paints, longer than lead and oil.
You don't save a cent.
Mr., G. Loeb, painter in Magnolia,
Miss, writes:
CATER years of experiments with
mixed paints, / find that your paint
covers more surface to the gallon than
any I have ever used. For density
and wearing qualities 1t cannot be ex-
cel!ed."
Compared with lead and oil: A
house belonging to the late President
of the Croton River Bank, at Brewsters
N. Y, icost $3l, OOO) was painted with
lead and oil in 'S4 at cost of $500. In
'S7-three years-it was repalnted with
Devoe at a cost of $3.50. In '97 the
house was still all right.
Results: lead and oil-cost $500,
wear three years !; Devoe-cost $3.50,
wear ten years.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEyoE e Co.,
New York.
P. Sc. T. Whitehead & Co. sell
orr Dainf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
New Seats foz Court Room.

At the last term of Halifax Superior
court Judge Jones Instructed that bet
ter seats be placed In the court room.
Clerk S. NJ. Gary Monday presented a
plan of seats to the county commission
ers, Theywill number 121 seats aud
Will be quite comfortable. He pro
poses to get dozen revolving chairs
tor the jury box. The improvement
is needed one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Two Congregations Together.

Last Sunday night the congregations
OF the Baptist and Methodist churches
worshired together in the Methodist
church. The theme was temperance,
and Rev. M. l.. kesler, pastor of the
Baptist church, preached fron the
text in Habakuk, "Woe unto him
that giveth his neighbor drink" He
made strong plea for the cause OF
temperance and his address was heard
with marked attention and made deep
impression.
At the close of the address Rev. T.
P. Bonner, pastor of the Methodist
church, added some vigorous remarks
by way Of emphasizing what Mr.sKesler
had said and to give expression to his
own thoughts and feelings on the sub
iect.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Perry-WilK,nson.

On Sunday, Feb. /, 1908, at the
brides home in Scotland Neck, at 6 80
o'clock, Miss India Wilkinson was mar
ried to Mr.. NJ. w. Perry, Rev. M. L.
Kesler performing the ceremony.
After the ceremony the bridal party
drove to the home OF the groom on
Mr.. r. E. Hancock's river farm, where
a pleasant reception was held.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

The best phys1c. "Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets" says Viii
liam A Girari, Pease, Vt. These Tab
lets are the most prompt, most pleas
ant and most reliable cathartic in use.
Fer sale by E. T. Whitehead 4 Co.,
Scotland Neck, N. c., and Legeett' 4
Erug store, Hobgood, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
SECOND WEEK.

E L Green, w G Powell, S 7 Thorne,
Jr., / H Hale, D C..Cross: L L Bellamy,
K d Purvis, B S Godsey, Junius w
Tillery,. E d Purncll, Aipheus Carlisle,
G G Hux, w W Newsome, D Lewis,
7 P Afford, X Dickens, w T Bowers,
4 2 Mcdaniel,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
AIR LAMBS CERTIFICATE.

My little son had been troubled with
Ringworm On his hand Tor year
We tried various remedies with no Ell
iect. At last we used Hanccck's Liquid
Sulphur, and after three or four appii-
cations there was improvement, and
In three weeks it Was entirely cured.
&. LAME,
Scotland Neck, N. c., Oct. 81, 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
cotton Seed Wanted

Am again in the market to pay the
highest Cash, or exchange price, for
your cotton seed this season: ENTIRE
SATISFACTION GUARAN Fed IN
EVERY CASE.-O. X. TAYLOR.
Sent. -. 1902.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Tax Notice.

Ali taxes due the town CT Scotland
Neck ,nust be PAID by 18th OF March
or property advertised and sold for
same with cost. By order Of board OF
town con- rniSsloners.
G.. II. JOHNSON,
Jan. 26. 1908. Collector.
20-St
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
FIRST WEEK.

Alfred Cook, q w Anderson, w r
Shaw, D 8 Dickens, s Y Harris, w B
Gotten, S Bellamy,,T III Edmondson,
? L Faucet, W L Mizzell, Henry
King, J Draper, E w LiAes, Robert
Harris, G G Wallace, George w Morgan,
J III Collins, Jr., w NJ Cullum, w H
Cole, A Glasgow, w A Harvey, J NJ
Taylor, B P Cooper, G D House, III l.
Haswell, Nick Brown, D r Anderson,
j A Dickens, w T Herbert, N NJ Butts,
T " PIttman, w II QualIs, G B Bob
bett, j r Askew, B E Bradley E H
Rogers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
IT KEEPS THE FEET WARM
AND DRY.

Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. It cures Chilblains. Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Machines and Needles

Il. T.. ALLIGOOD, Agent Tor Singer
Sewing Machines. Needles, Oil, Belts,
Parts and attachments. ANY part sup
pied or fixed. Sold on easy Install
n,eit. Old machines taken in ex-
change. Box 20J,
Clam Scotland Neck, Y. &.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves sls-
nature is on each Lox. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Jury List.

The county commissioners in regular
session Monday drew the following jury
for March court, which meets March
9, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
FOR TWENTY YEARS

/ have suffered with Eczema on my
hands and by u@lug One Bottle of Han
cocks Liquid sulphur / have found
great relief. j. II. HARDEN,
Spring Hill, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Scotland Neck, n. G..
Land Sale for faxes.

1 shall sell at the court house door
in Halifax on Monday, March =, 1909,
the following land for taxes for 1902
together with the cost of this notice.
SCOTLAND NECK TOWNSHIP.
N Ballard, 4 acres LONE :: IS
Susan Clark, AZ acres 2 81
Hittie Clark, l town lot II
B Smith, 3 acres Mary's Chapel | 43
Norfeet Smith, acres home 16
Madison Norfeet, II acres Pigeon
Hi! 3 SO
Peter Hawkins estate, 40 acres 2 Q5
C. W. DUNN, Tax Collector.
CONOCONARA TOWNSHIP.
Emily Edmonds, 100 acres 333
Gabe Devereaux, ~ acres 80
w A Cherry estate. ---acres 2 As
w II Gary, l lot Spring Hill 50
Geo Washington, Ii acres GS
Walter i Jones, los ceres King
and Warren land > 60
E S Carr, 67 acres res 81
G. w. DUNN, Tax Collector.
Jan. 26, 1903.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
StOckhOlderS'M

Notice is hereby given that the
stockholders OF The North Carolina
Lumber Company will meet in their
office 1T I'll.ery, in the county Of Hall
lax and State of North Carolina, On
Saturday, Feb. 81, 1868.
:HAHOLD II. FRIES, PRE>IDfNT.
2-3-9t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
voukNow WHAT you ARE

Taking when you take Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic because the formula
is plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
IN tasteiess form. No Cure, No Pay.
SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Cows for Sale

have two young Jersey Cows for
sale. Good mixers now Ill milk.
B. T. GRAY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

DIR WJMBERLEY'S CERUFI-
CATE.
This is TO certify that l have used
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur in my prac-
tice ard haye tested 1t sufficiently to
know Ii TO be a remedy of great merit.
Have used it with curative results in
cases that nothing else would benefit.
J. P. KIMBERLEY, NJ. d.
Scotland Neck, N. c., Oct. q, 1907
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Money, Money, Money

Can he secured for any one in Halifax
county On good real estate security.
W. A. DUNE.
2-.,-2t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
Pro Bono Publico.

We wouldcall your atten-
ton to the fact that we have
replenished our stock in the
following lines:
Ladies' and Gents heavy
Underwear, Mems Pants and
Overalls, Gloves, Hosiery,
Shoes, Dry Goods and No
tions. Also Flaked HOminy.
Pearl Hominy Grits, Flaked
Oats. Rice sc. Jelly, Preser-
yes, Pickles, Can Goods,
Drugs, Sundries, Seedless
Oranges, Apples, Dried APP
Piles, Best Lard, Butter
Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, Flour,
Meat, Meal, Molasses, Syrup,
Vinegar, Pepper, Spices,
Salt, and many other things
too numerous to mention.
Try us for what you want.
WILSON ALLSBR00K,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

j Give us your orders for
Tobacco Flues now.
The .JOsey HdW. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

Pictures Enlarged.
Pictures enlarged in Water Coiors
Craven and Pastel at S. G. RAY >.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05
photographs

am now ready to take pictures at
my same old stand. >. =. IA L.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-02-05

l-15-4t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-20
CLEAN UP MAIN STREET
The East Side Practically a Unit on
Question-The Park Plan
Grows.

With one voice the East Side calls upon
the administration to drive out the i'm
moral women who live on Main street.
AS a result of the mass meeting held last
evening at Wilson's hall, 315 Fourteenth
avenue Sc, strong resolutions protesting
against the dives were adopted ana
delegation Of influential citizens was named
to present them to the mayor. The
resolutions prepared by Messrs. T. H.
Colwell, F. B. Chute and the Rev. A. N.
OIcott are as follows: ..
Whereas There exists on the East Side nuis-
ance, we'll and commonly known as the dives ON
Main street, and whereas, their presence ana
speakable degradation and a moral evil among
our people, menace to the moral, educational
and business interests of the East Side, a blot
on the fair face Of the city by reason of their
conspicuousness; therefore, be it
Resolved, That earnestly and unanimously
| request and urge upon the mayor of the city
abolition from both southeast and northeast, and
an opportunity Be given to him to carry out his
plans for park the East Side. r
The resolutions will be presented to the
mayor by DR.. w. w. Folwell, H. w.
Young, W. c. Bailey, Roman Alexander
and Professor A. E. Haines.
J. T. Elwe1l proposed that an effort be
made to secure for park purposes the block
bounded by University avenue, First ave-
! nue. Sc, Ortman street and Bank street,
which lies between the auditorium and the
East high school, and also the block
bounded by Central avenue, Ortman
street, Bank street and Second street.
| The owners of the property are willing to
! sell to the city on terms fixed by board
| Of appraisers. Messrs P. D. Mcmillan,
! Fred M. Smith, Howard Abbott, J. T. Ell
well and DR.. w. w. FolWell will present
the matter to the park board. -. ..-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-20
In TRUSTEES HANDS
Affairs of the Brainerd-D eckert-
Blamer Company Will Be
Wound Up.
Business of Missing Lumberman
Found Worse Tangled Than
at First Supposed.

Investigation continues to bring to light
new irregularities in the business of
George S. Brainerd, the local lunberman
who mysteriously disappeared last week.
The George S. Brainerd company has been
found to be practically without assets and
its creditors say that they have little hope
of recovering anything. The Brainerd-
Deckert-Blamer company may be able to
liquidate and will be turned over to e. w.
Decker, vice president of the Northwest
ern National bank, as trustee, who, with
the assistance of A. r. Rogers of the c. A.
Smith company, S. G. Tuthill Of the Mel
son-Tuthill company and B. N. Thompson
Of the B. N. Thompson Lumber company,
will close, up it's affairs. -...
This action was decided upon yesterday
afternoon at a meeting Of twenty credit
ors representing about IS per cent of the
liabilities, also Messrs. Deckert and Blam-
er and George S. Brainerd's father.
The affairs of the Observation-Disclosures
Blamer company were thoroly investi-
gated. The stock on hand was listed at
$31, 900 and scaled to $21. 900. Personal
property was valued at $4,000 and scaled
to $4,000 Accounts colectable were listed
at $4,000 and scaled to $4,000. Thus a
conservative estimate of the assets is
fixed at $4,000, and the liabilities amount
to 100000. The remaining members of
the company agreed to turn the affairs Of
the concern over to the trustee and COM
mittee above named, if 90 per cent of the
creditors should agree thereto. The agree
ment is practically certain.
No trace of the head of the concern has
been found and his relatives think that
he is dead Many Of those interested
however, express the belief that Brain
erd went Systematically to work to get
all he could and has simply left the coun-
try. The bank at Montgomery is found
to contain little money and much excite
ment and indignation exists among the
depositors and residents Of the little town