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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
The Editor Absent.

Since December, 1887, the editor Of
THE COMMONWEALTH has scarcely had
ten days of relaxation from editorial
duties. He has been constantly at
work in season and out of season to give
the readers Of this paper the worth oil
their money. At the ADVICE OF his physl-
clan he has gone this week to spend
some time at Buffalo Lithia Springs,
Va, for rest and recuperation.
The paper will make its usual week.
ly appearance and it Is hoped that the
readers will bear with any short COM
ings. BY rest and recuperation the ed
ttor hopes to do better work when he
returns.
Meanwhile it will be in order for any
and all who owe the paper anything to
drop In ana settle or send by letter.
The editor of country paper, you
know, is book-keeper, collector and
disburser and In his absence there 10
no collector or disburser, but there is
good arrangement for giving credit to
all who will make any payment. So
come along and make the editor feel
good when he returns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Fatally Shot at Tarboro.

The following from Tarboro on the
Nth to Sundays News and Observer
gives account OF the fatal shooting OF
Ore OF Tarboro's we'll known citizens:
Mr.. F. A. Brown, an expert painter
IN the employment of Mr.. Nj. T. Hus-
sey' died here today from pistol. shot.
1T Is not known whether he COM
mitted suicide or ehot himself acct
denttlly. He was alone in the second
Story OF Mr.. Hussey's factory when q
pistol shot was heard. Que of the en-
PIC. es went at once to MIR. Brown, who
Was then dying. The pistol Was found
On The floor near him. He did not
i've long enough to tell the story OF
nls death. He leaves a vile.
MI. Brown was thought we'll of by
everybody In town. He is an Odd
feliow and for years has been one oil
the most enthusiastic and useful mem
.er' 81 this lodge. The funeral will
'"Ae place tomorrow"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
State OF North caro'ina.) County Of
Superior Court. Halifax.
w. A. DUNN
R. N. CUTCHIN

To the defendant, r. N. Cutchin.
Take notice that the above entitled
action has been commenced in this
Court against you. The purpose Of
the same is to recover about $325.OO,
or four-ninths of whatever may be in
the hands of Caroline Johnston and
Henry Johnston, executors of Norfeet
Cutchin and executors of w. III. John
ston, for you. And you are notified to
be and appear at the next term of the
Superior Court to be held tor the coun
ty of Halifax at the court house in Hal
ifax, on the 18th Monday after the LIST
Monday in September, 1908, and ans.
wer or demur to the complaint which
will be filed herein the first three days
of said term, or the Plaintiff will apply
to the Court for the relief demanded
In the complaint.
You are further notified that a war
rant of attachment has been issued in
the above entitled action returnable at
said time and place for the recovery
of the sum of $685. 90, or four-ninths Of
whatever may be held by Caroline
Jot nston and Henry Johnston, execu-
tors of Norfeet Cutchin and executors
of w. H. Johnston, against any prop
erty that you haye In eaid State. The
said claim for said sum or said amount
Is made against you on account of that
contract which you made with the
plaintiff on the 18th day of October,
1893, reading as follows: 1--WE agree
to pay to w. A. Dunn four-ninths oil
any and all sums which he may recover
for us In any way from the estate Of
our father, Noraeet Cutchin for any
reason whatsoever. and authorize him
to act as our attorney"
This October IL, 1903.
s. M. GARY,
Clerk Superior Court.
1O-l5-4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
A Pretty Marriage.

Yesterday "wednesday at her home
In Scotland Neck, at l O'Clock p. m.
Miss Mary Leo Pope, daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. B. E. Pope, was married to
Mr.. Geo. T. johnson, OF Port Norfolk,
Va.
Long before the appointed time for
the marriage friends of the contracting
parties began to gather to witness the
ceremony. The parlor had been beau
tifully decorated for the occasion, and
the scene was one Of beauty.
Promptly at the hour named Rev.
NJ. L. Kesler, pastor of the Baptist
church here, took his position and the
groom with his bride leaning on his
arm entered, and in a most pleasing
ceremony they were pronounced hus-
band and wife.
After hasty congratulations the
couple, in company with a number OF
friends, drove to Palmyra station where
they boarded the train for Port Nor.
folk, their future home.
Miss Pope is we'll known here and is
one Of Scotland Neck's most charming
daughters. While the groom is resi-
dent Of Port Norfolk, he is we'll known
here, he being an old Scotland Neck
boy. He is engaged in the railroad
service and Is we'll thought of by his
employers.
The happy pair were rendered an
elaborate reception last night at the
home OF the groomis mother.
Their friends wish for them a long
and prosperous lie together.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Bishop Cheshire Here.

The Rt. Rev. Joseph B. Cheshire,
Bishop OF North Carolina, preached in
Trinity church here last Sunday. His
sermon was excellent, and was much
enjoyed by large congregation. Al
this was not the regular visitation
there was no confirmation service.
The bishop while here was enter
tanned at the::home of Mr.. J. H. Smith
Sunday afternoon he left for Tillery
where he expected to preach. He Il
on his way to Washington city.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrative
of Fannie A. Pope, deceased, late OF
Hslifax county, State Of North Caro-
lima this Is to notify all persons hav-
Ing claims against the estate OF said de-
ceased to exhibit them to the under
signed on or before the first day Of
October, A. ID 1904, or this notice will
be plead In bar Of their recovery. All
persons Indebted 10 said estate will
please come forward and make imme.
date settlement.
This October LIST. A. D 1903.
MARYJ NICHOLSON,
Pi.tman & Kerr, Administrators
Attorneys.
Warrenton, N. c.
I0l5 Ct.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

GREEN CoCOANUT-Mr w. d. Pen.
der, of Otter Greek, Fla, has sent The
COMMONWEALTH green cocoanut, just
as i: was pulled from the tree. The
cocoanut can be seen at this office.
Mr.. HANCOCK's New HOME-Mr. r.
Z. Hancock is having erected a hand
some new residence on the corner of
Church and Ninth streets. It will be
one OF the prett;est homes in town
When completed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
The Weldon Far.

Elsewhere will be seen in this paper
an advertisement of the Weldon Fair
for next week. The managers OF the
fair promise u good exhibit, but what
,ver the exhibit may be or may not
5e. it will be q good time and place to
zee YOUR friends. Many people through
out the county will take day off and
will take in the Fair for its social pleas-
ures az much az for anything else.
With good weather 1t will be q pleas
ant occasion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Sautelle's Show.

Last Thursday Sautelle's show OK.
hibited In Scotland Neck. Quite q
large crowd gathered to witness the
oerformsnce, and ali seemed to enjoy
it. They are very clever and do all
they can for the comfort and entertain
ment OF their patrone.
NJ. Sautelle pays the heavy State
tax imposed on circnses and gives BIZ
f-;.nds an old time circus-bare-back
riding, hippodrome races, etc.
They had quite successful exh'b''
ton here, snd the people OF this COM
munity will welcome them on the'f
raturn next reason
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Now 10 4 Good Time.

The best time to do q thing is when
you can certainly do it. The best time
to pay dollar that you owe is when
you have the dollar. Almost any read
or of The COMMONWEALTH has q dol
lar now, and so now is the best time to
pay 1t.
Our delinquent subscribers will
please make settlement as promptly as
possible, tor we are in great need OF
the money. We have labored dill
gently to give you q paper every weak
and now We hope all will pay US
promptly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering 1t
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
upon prescription from reputable ply
slcians, as the damage they will do Is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. e. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and 10 made in To.
ledo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney 4 Go. Tes-
timOnials free.
0~Sold by druggists, price TIC. per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills a re the best,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Trouble at Conoho.

There was a little trouble at Conoho
Saturday night. Some negroes were
drunk and disorderly, and Officer Hy-
man attempted to make arrests and
was resisted, and little trouble took
place, but no damage was done. The
negroes were finally arrested and
brought before Jno. T. Hyman, J. p,
Monday for trial. And on being
fond guilty of resisting an officer were
bound over to the court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
MOTHERS OF A LIKE
OPINION

M. Pilmer, OF Cordovs. Iowa. says {:
zone Of my children was subject TO
.sour If : severe type, and the giving
" Chamberlain Cough Remedy
{" ,'romDsIy, always brought relief. MANY
mothers in this pelgboornooo 'nInk
the same as do about tbs !emsoy
snd want no other kind for their cnii;,
drsn For sale by r. 7. Whitehesd z
70 scotland Neck, and Legsetes Drug
|6tose, Hobeood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
PERSONAL PAxAoRAPHs-
The Coming, Going and Whereabou,.
Of Our People and Other Fo,k..

Mr.. John Hooker spent Sunday II
Hamilton.
Mr.. Dee Harris spent Sunday ;r
Greenvllle.
Mr.. Jim Cofeld, of Jacksonville
spent Sunday here.
Dr. and Mrs.! B. L. Long, of Hamil.
ton, were here Sunday.
Miss Lydia House lett Monday to
attend State FAIR: ~ 2E
Mr.. L. White is attending the State
Fair in Raleigh this week.
Miss Selma Staten, of Hamilton,
spent Sunday here on visit.
Miss Mary Lou Josey is in Raleigh
this week attending the State Fair.
Hon. Claude. Kitchin went to Will
lfamston Monday on professional bust
ness.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn went to Tarboro
Tuesday morning on professional bust
ness.
Miss Jennie Moore Allsbrook left
Monday for Raleigh to attend the
State Fair.
Mess. Arlington and Paul Kitchin
went to Raleigh Tuesday to attend
the State Fair.
Mr.. J. l.. Edwards and wife, of Prov
idence. r. l., are here on visit to Mr..
J. b. Edwards.
Mr.. Van Fleming left Sunday 10
spend few days il Greenville, visiting
his home people.
Mr.. Mayo Reaves, accompanied by
bis sister, Miss Viva Reaves, of Rober.
sonville, were here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bryan left on
the afternoon train Tuesday Tor Raj
eigh to attend the State Fair.
Miss Mittie Andrews, If armele,
has been here. several days visiting the
family of Mr.. W. r. Walston.
Mrs. Sherod, OF Hamilton, il Writing
this week at the homes Il ". IS w. F.
and E.. E. Powell.
Mrs. Whit Hill, of r. cky Mount,
has been on a visit for few days to
her father-in-law, Capt. A. B. Hill.
Mr.. Jack johnson, of Norfolk, was in
town this week attending the marriage
of his brother, Mr.. George T. johnson.
Mrs. DR.. J. r. Pope and little son
Carl, OF Cory, Pa, are here on visit
to the family of Mr.. ]. P. Futrell and
other relatives. Mrs. Pope's many
friends here are glad to see her.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Our House
Is the Place

We sell as low down as the lowest
the same price to all sixteen ouncee
20 the pound, and tour pecks to the
bushel. We want all of the cash GUS
TONERS we can get and more, too, so
come! You will not regret it! New
goods all the time! Everything good
We buy the best and sell the lowest !
Try us. w. R. WALSTON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

Dear Sir : Lead-and-oil Is not good
paint don't wear ;. the rule is,as every
one knows, repaint In three years.
Devoe lasts six, in the same way
allow wide margin in all such state
ments. What does it mean, to last
1t means the same with beth.
A to covering, that's another. Here's
an instance
Mr.. J. ]. Hall, Sheffield, Pa, painted
two houses, lead-and-oil took 40 gal
Ions.
Last summer bought 40 gallons De-
voc for the same two houses returned
10 gallons.
The paint, that covers, lasts it's all
paint but not good paint, the lead
wants zinc. Better paint Deyoe.
F. w. DEvOE & Co.
e. T. Whitehead & Co. sell our
paint.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH RENE.
DY.

No one who Is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised at
" tne great popularity of Chamberlain's
oJ1gh Remedy. It not only cures
'ods and grip effectually and perma-
hehtly, but prevents these diseases from
resulting in pneumonia. 1t is also
'eftain cure for Group. Wbooping
.o'gh Is not dangerous when this rem
GUY Is given. 1t contains no opium or
o.ner harmful substance and may be
gwen as confidently to baby as to an
whit M, 1t is also pleasant to take.
"hen all OF these facts are taken into
consideration oo it is not surprising that
peopie IN foreign lands, as we'll AZ at
"nme' esteem this remedy very highly
a.u very few are willing to take any
. ".hsr alter having once used it. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead 4 Co., Scot
: Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Notice..

II AVING qualified AS Administrative
- of J. A. White before the Clerk OF
the Superior Court of Halifax county,
all persons holding claims against this
estate are hereby notified to present
them to me at Scotland Neck, n. c.,
duly authenticated, on or before the
first day of October, 1904, or this notice
will be plead in bar of recovery.
This September 22d, 1908.
P. E. WHITE,
9-23-6t Adm'trlx j. A. White.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
FRIDAY, OCTOBER s3d.

Special train from Weldon to RAJ
leigh;
Leave Weldon 6 80 a. M; arrive
Raleigh 10 80 a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh 7 100 p. IN. ;
arrive Weldon IL 100 p. m.
This train will stop at all stations.
There will lie special train run from
Oxf ,rd to connect with this train at
Henderson.
Special train between union depot
and Fair grounds every 30 minutes on
October Goth and 23rd, and every 20
minutes on October 21st aud 22nd
Arrangements are also being made
Tor special train over the Cape Fear
and Northern railroad from Dunn to
Raleigh on the 2lst and 22nd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

On Friday, Oct. 9th will sell ROCK
ING CHAIRS for Soc each.
IN. B. JOSEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22d.

Special train from Weldon to Ra-
leigh, N. g., to connect with Special
from Oxford at Henderson:
Leave Weldon 6 80 a. M. arrive
Raleigh 10 80 a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh Z 100 p. m. !;
arrive Weldon IL 100 p m.
This train to stop at all stations,
Weldon to Kittrell inclusive.
Special train from Louisburg to Ra-
leigh and return:
Leave Loulsburg Z 90 a. M. arrive
Raleigh As a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh 6 80 p. m. !;
arrive Louisburg 8 Is p. m.
This train to take up passengers
from Louisburg aud all intermediate
points to Raleigh.
Special train from Hamlet to Ra-
leigh:
Leave Hamlet 6 80 a. M; arrive
Raleigh 9 As a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh 6 AS; ar
rive Hamlet 9 80 p. m.
This train connects at Aberdeen with
the Aberdeen and Rocktish railroad
and Aberdeen and Asheb gro railroad !;
ut Cameron with the Carthage rail-
road; at Moncure with the Pittsboro
Branch railroad, and at Apex with the
Cape Fear and Northern Railroad.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
....S.....0 ..0.. once few

more Teachers for Fall Schools. Good
positions are being filled daily by us.
We are receiving more calls this year
than ever before. Schools and colleges
supplied with Teachers free of cost.
Enclose stamp for reply.
J. L. Graham, LII. d., Mgr,
152-154 Randolph Building, Memphis,
Tenn,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

CUR NEW STORE is full OF New
Goods-and New Low Prices.
IN. B. JOSEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

On Friday, October 9th will sell
White Bed Spreads or Counterpanes
for 81 .O1worth 81. 5O.-N. B. JosEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

See our High Grade Clothing (Mens
and Boys IN. B -sEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
N. B. JOSeV

Has the largest Stock of up-to-date
Dry Goods in the Country-Prices are
low.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
PARENTS
Selling Out.

We ara selling out our entire big
stock If Cuggies, Wagons and Harness
lust as fast as we can, NOT AT COST, but
at price that will save you dollars.
We have few Horses and Mules to
sell PRINCE & co.
Scotland Neck, N. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
School Books
Are sold for cash.-N. B. JOsEY.
10000

Heart Pine Shingles just re-
ceived. J. G.. MILLS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
Use

Potapsco Superlatlve Flour
IN. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22
SPECIAL TRAINS
FOR The
GreatState Fair

The Seaboard Air Line announces
by odds the best series of schedules Of
special trains for the approaching State
Fair that has ever been provided for
any Fair in North Carolina and the &C.
ton OF the company is high testimo
NAL to the importance Of this tremen-
dous State enterprise. The schedule
follows:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st.
Special train from Weldon, N. c., to
Raleigh, N. c., to connect with Special
from Oxford at Henderson, N. &.
Leave Weldon 6 90 a. M. arrive
Raleigh 10 80 a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh Z 90 p. m. !;
arrive Weldon IL 90 p. m.
This train to stop at all stations,
Weldon to Kittrell inclusive.
Special train from Lonisburg to
Raleigh and return:
Leave Louisburg Z 90 a. M; arrive
Raleigh As a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh 6 80 p. m. !;
arrive Louisburg 8 :15 p. m.
us tTa1u 10 tdK0 up passengers
from Louisburg and all intermediate
points to Raleigh.
Special train from Hamlet to Ra-
leigh:
Leave Hamlet 6 80 a. m. arrive
Raleigh 80 a. m.
Returning, leave Raleigh 6 As p. m.
arrive Hamlet 9 As p. m.
This train connects at Aberdeen with
the Aberdeen and Rockfish railroad,
and Aberdeen and ASHORE railroad
ut Cameron with the Carthage rail-
road at Moncure with the Pittsboro
Branch railroad, and at Apex with the
Cape Fear and Northern railroad.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-10-22

DO You Know What IL Does!
1t relieves person for all desire for strong drink
or drugs, restores his nervous system to its nor
NAL condition. and reinstates man to his home
and business. For full particulars, address
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE,
GREENSBORO, n. c.
Correspondence Confidential
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-02
SUNDAY SALOON LAWS
Rev. Hervey Wood Tells Why He
Is Opposed to the Jerome Bill
idea +

: New York, March 2:-The Rev. Hervey
Wood, field secretary Of the National
Temperance Society," in an address. in
which he discussed what is called the Je-
rome bill to legalize the Sunday opening OF
saloons. said in part: >s-
"The passage Of this bill would be a
step backward in our national progress. ]
spent four months in the British isles last
year, and I must say that laws are en-
forced there. And let me tell you that in
Ireland, Scotland and Wales the laws do
permit the opening of saloons on the
Lords day, and they are not opened In
England in the hours that they are re-
quired to be closed they are closed. The
odore Roosevelt declares that it is possi-
Bile to enforce the excise law in this city
He has told Dr. Funk, in a letter which I
have seen while he was president Of the
police board, he did not find it Impossible,
and that the law was enforced.
But at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, when
the saloons are opened again In London,
there is steady stream of people going
into them saw more drunken women
in England in three months than I have
seen In America in thirty years. God
help England, when the mothers drink.
must also say that there has been a fear
ful increase of drinking among women in
this country in recent years.
Il say, as a born E,nglis11n1an. that if a
man comes here to live, he ought to be-
come an American. II the laws here
don't suit him, why doesn't he go back 90
Mr.. Wood denied that there was any
public demand for. the proposed legisla
tion. He said that 40 per cent of the
Protestant clergynen in the city are for
eign born, yet not per cent favor Sunday
opening, and all of the Catholic clergy are
against it, He favored absolute prohibit
tion at all times, especially on Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-02
TOGETHER ]; At LAST.
Jefries and Corbett Matched to
Fight Next June or July
in California.
Champion Withdraws Demand for
Finish Fight Will Allow Cor
bett to Wear Bandages.

I New York, March 2.-Jim Jeffries and
Jim Corbett will come together again in
the ring for the heavyweight pugilistic
championship unless something unfore-
seen intervenes.
They were practically matched yester
day afternoon at the Delevan hotel, where
they held a confab lasting over an hour
The encounter will be held in June OF
July next In California and before the
club giving the best purse. The fight
will be to finish or for either twenty O,
twenty-five rounds, without side bel
and under straight Marquis Of Queens
berry rules.
Those who expected Jeffries and Cor
bett to rush at each other and engage ir
a rumpus then and there were disappoint-
ed. The fighters were as dociie as doves
and attended to all they had to do In a
businesslfke manner. There was no mud
Singing. Jeffries allowed Delaney to dc
most Of the talking for him. Once in a
while he offered a suggestion. Fitzsim-
mons, on the other hand, proposed a num-
ber Of things. ~
Delaney waived the question of finish
fight, but refused to consider the offe,
Of purse from the Fort Erie Athletic
club. Corbett finally agreed to fight in
California.
''How about winner take ALP" asked
Jeffries.
Corbett was prepared for this question
for he quickly answered:
mo, that won't do. Let it go IS and 25
per cent of the receipts. I might be
licked and then ought to be compensated
for my training expenses. I nm making
$3.50 a week, and I will necessarily have
to cancel a number of my enga gem ents.' y
Delaney consented to such division
The bandagc question was next discussed
Corbett wanted to wear a coil Of sof,
material. which Jeffries objected to-.
"You might smuggle a horseshoe in one
of your gloves, for all I know" said the
boilermaker sarcastically.
II might if Fitzsimmons makes one 70,
me-" was Corbett's contribution to the
repartee.
Delaney, after consulting Jeffries said
"All right you may wear bandages as
long as you have agreed to fight in Cali
forna."