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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
of Our People and Other Folks,

Mr.. B. R. Kimball, of Enfield, was
in town today.
Mrs. B. F. Hines, of Ayden is visit
ing Mrs. r. F.. AIlgood.
Mr.. Isaac Neal came up from More
head City some days ago.
Mr.. ]. Frank Brinkley came up
from Greenville Saturday.
Mrs. T. w. Fenner, of Halifax, was
here last week on visit to friends.
Mrs. I. F. Whitley returned some
days ago from a visit to Pitt county.
Mr.. John B. Tillery, of Tillery, is
here visiting his sons ana daughters.
Miss Durham, who had spent some
days hare, returned to Tlllery Monday.
Mr.. r. II. Salisbury, OF Hassell, with
his little daughter ana son, was here
Friday.
Miss Rebecca Smith went to Tillery
Monday to visit friends in that COM
munity.
Mr.. J. w. King, OF Thelma, came
down Sunday to visit his sister, Mrs. J.
B. Jones.
Miss Helen Perry came down from
Roanoke Rapids last week and return
ed Sunday.
Miss Maggie Gray, of Parmele, is
here on visit to the family of Mr.. w.
R. Walston.
DR.. J. P. Kimberley and wife spent
Thanksgiving day with his mother in
Edgecombe.
Mr.. Berry, Of Ayden, was here some
days ago to visit his daughter, Mrs. G.
F. Burroughs,
Miss Irene Bachrach, of Roanoke,
Va, Is here On visit to her aunt,
Mrs. G. Hoffman.
Mr.. J. w. AIadry and family, of
Pen elo, Edgecombe county, are visit
ing his home people here this week.
Miss Duncan, of Norfolk, who fas
been here on visit to friends, went to
TiIiery Monday to visit: friends there.
Mr.. Albion Dunn came down from
Wake Forest, where he is studying
law, to spend Thanksgiving at home.
Mr. A D Bryant, OF Southampton
county, Virginia, has been here some
DAYS On a visit to his cousin, Mr.. S. w.
Edwards.
Misses Marie and Pattie Williams, of
R'ngwood, have been on visit some
days to the family of Mr.. w. F. But
terWorth.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. L!vermon, OF
Norfolk, ,. came to spend Than ksgiving
with their brother, DIR. A. C. Liver
mon. They remained several days.
Mrs. Frank Durham, OF Norfolk.
who had been visiting in scotland
Neck, went to Tillery Monday to visit
her father-in-law, Mr.. J. II. Durham.
Mrs G. T. Andrews, of Enfiel d, spent
Tuesday night here returning from a
visit to her sister at Loulsbucg, who
has this week moved to Farmyilie, Va.
Mr.. T. NJ. Allsbrook came over
from Ahoskie Friday to the burial of
his brother, Mr.. J. T. Allsprook, whose
remains were brought from Ports
mouth.
DIR. J. D. Biggs and wife, of Will
llamston, were here to spend Thanks
giving with Mrs. BIggs' home people.
She is spending the week with her
mother, Mrs. w. A. Dunn.
Miss Sallie Baker came home from
Louisburg Female College last week to
spend some days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. ]. Baker, of Palmyra. She
returned to school Tuesday.
Capt. A. S. Herndcn came Monday
to buy to bacco ON the Scotland Neck
market for the Imperial Tobacco Co.
His many friends here welcome him,
and pleasantly remember him as OPEN
ing the first warehouse on this market
several years ago. He was clever and
afabIe then and is still the same.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03
New Horses.
New lot just arrived.
-PLINCE & CO
Laundry Moved.

I have moved my Laundry and
Clothes Cleaning from near the pest
Office to the Chinese old Laundry on
Ma!n'street, near Mr. W. A. Rrantley's
shop w. T. CROWELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03

Do You Know What 1t Does?
It 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 iul particulars, address
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE,
GREENSBORO, N. C.
Correspondence Confidential
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03

Buy your Z. I. D. Mail
Boxes from
TEE eios1Y HOW. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03

Hunting Goats

Powder and Shot
IlrE ,jossT EAREHARE Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03
Key Found.

Mr.. T. S. Strickland, of Palmyra,
found an ordinary door lock key at the
depo: Monday morning just bsfors the
passenger train arrived. 1t was mark
ed ''4". The loser can get it by apply
ing to this Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-12-03

CLEARING AND XMAS SALES
Commencing Dec. 3, we shall con-
duct Special Clearing-Up and Xmas
Sales until Christmas,
MOERIsETT Bros.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12

Bicycle race, ] half mile, open
to all-first prize $500; second
prize $500; third prize sl.OO.
Bicycle race, / mile, boys nnder
15-tirst prize Sl5O; second prize
s1.cO; third prize so cents.
Hurdle race for COW horses only
first prize $500: second prize
$500; third prize $500.
Pony race, IA hands and and
under, boy riders-tirst prize $50;
second prize $3.50; third prize
81 so; fourth prize 81 so.
Burro race-tirst prize $500;
second prize 81 90.
Mule race-tiLst prize $500;
second prize s2.5O.
Running race, horses, ! mile
dash-first prize $1,000; second
prize $1,000.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Hotchkiss Doings.

Press.
Fred Hotchkiss reports that the bears
areitoo numerous for comfort on Hubbard
creek and that he is constantly losing
sheep by reason OF their depredations.
Mr.. Hotchkiss reports that there is
more snow there than has ever been
known in that country before at this
time of the year.
E. P. Barrow will probably be moved
into his new quarters next week. He is
having the new store elegantly fitted up
and will be able to receive patrons in
splendid shape. Some OF the counter
work Burt Wallace has put in there is
the best We have ever seen.
L. r. Doty. who has made himself 90
ell liked as the d. i R. G. agent at
this place for some time past will be
transferred to Cerro Summit in few
days and a new man put on here. Mr.
Doty is capable and gentlemaniy and it
is disappointment to all patrons that
tho 'older man" proposition should have
removed him.
Jay Keplinger is getting the park in
tine shape and it will be ready for oc.
cupancy by the 4th. Mr.. Keplinger in
tends to go east for few days and visit
friends and relatives there. When be
gets back he will probably make a lake
at the park.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
A Big Exchange Of Lands.

Anovel proposition has been presented
to President Roosevelt by the Colorado
land board. 1t is suggested that 100000
acres OF Colorado timber land be traded
to the government OF the United states
for an equal amount OF agricultural land
now owned by the government.
The state land board . reasons for
desiring to make this exchange are two.
First. to preserve the timber and thus
conserve tho water supply. Second, to
throw open large amount Of farm land
for settlement. II the exchange is made,
the United States government has the
power and the ability to prevent the
destruction OF timber. It would create
forest reserves In which the winter
SHOWS aud spring foods would be stored.
Ae Il is now, the timber u cut down and
the land is burned over and the barren
hillsides offer absolutely nothing to pre-.
vent the escape OF moisture. Colorado
would thus be retaining valuable timber
lands. and at the same time would sue.
coed In furnishing much needed water
to the ranchmen in the valleys below.
Tho state has comparatively little land
lett which is desirable for agriculturalists
while the government has good deal.
II would seem. therefore, II the trade
can be made. that It would be a good
thing for all parties concerned.-Colo.
RADIO Springs Gazette.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Eleventh District Convention.

The Eighth annual convention of the
11th district OF the Colorado w. G. T. U.
was held at Olathe June and 5. 1908:
The convention was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Merrill. Of Olatbs.
Devotional exercises we're conducted by
Mrs. McGlashen after which the conven
tion was open fI business. Mrs. Ding
man. OF Delta, was chosen secretary pro
TEN.
A song by the L. T. L., was highly
appreciated. Reports from district
officers and superintendents OF depart
ment work was taken up. District press
work was reported by Mrs. Dingman.
followed by encouraging remarks by
Mrs. Hungerford, state vice president.
Systematic giving was reported by Mrs,
McGlashen, OF Olathe.
Mrs. Hastings. OF Delta, gave reports
on evangelistic, and mothers work and
Mr.. "a hers sent report on mercy and
flower missions.
L I. l.. work was reported by Mrs.
Allen. OF Cedsredge, Mrs. Steiger. OF
Olathe and Mrs. Conklin, OF Delta, who
also gave reports on christian citizen
ship and literature. Mrs. Perry. Of
Cedaredge. sent report on anti-narco-
tics and Mrs. Haines. OF Montrose gave
report on peace and arbitration.
The unions were reported by the
sec; etaries and the president Of each
union represented gave an outline OF the
work and outlook for the future.
Miss Dawson. OF Colorado Springs.
gave a helpful drill in physical culture.
Mrs. Hungerford occupied part OF each
afternoon in institute work. taking up
general work. snti-nsrcotics and non-
alcoholics in medicine.
A memorial service was held for Mre.
Mcneil. OF Montrose, and Mrs. Horton
OF Olathe. faithful workers. who passed
away during the year.
The gold medal contest on Thursday
evening called out large sudience and
was highly appreciated by all. The
program consisted OF music by the
Olathe orchestra. recitstions by the con-
testants interspersed by solos and duets.
Seven speakers contested Tor the gold
medal. which was won by Miss Wrigley.
OF Psonia.
On Friday evening Mics Dawson gave
her select reading which is highly
spoken OF by those who heard it.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
hotehkiss Waterworks

At 4 special meeting Of the Hotchkiss
city counciftsst Thussday aight Il vas
decided TO submit to the voters of the
town proposition To iasus honds to tho
amount Of $4,000 70 Construct water
voTks-
A proposition whereby water could be
secured from the Leroux crock sufiici-
ent to furnish water for town Of 5000
inhabitsnts was submitted to the coun-
Gil. A special election will be called
soou and i the proposition is ratified by
the voters work will begin Immediately.
Tho water has been bad at aotchkise
for several years; during the summer
months 1t 10 practically all seep and the
coal mines which are nov beiug worked
above Paonia has made it much worse.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Gets Control Of Oil Machinery.

Monday evening John Davis and
Charles Lehman. who had possession OF
the oil well and machinery, were arrest
ed, charged with making threats. AS
soon as the arrests were made gang
OF men took charge OF the outfit for G..
w. Bartholomew and are now in posses
sion. Davis and Lehman were dis
charged soon after being brought to
town. The arrests were only made for
the purpose OF regaining control Of the
property. Some time since Bartholo-
news watchman was disposed OF by
trick and up to this time it seems to be
horse and horse With Lehman's
shake.
Just what disposition will be made Il
the machinery is not at this time. but it
is presumed that the difficulty will be
settled shortly by the courts.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
A Perfect Fruit Climate.

Mr.. Coburn OF Delta county has the
nine original trees OF the Elberta that
first came to Colorado. They arc seven-
teen years old and have never missed 4
crop since the third year after planting.
The trees are in fine condition and show
no sigrs OF decay. Unlike any other
variety. the peaches arc larger on these
old trees than on younger ones. The
Elberta preserves its vigor by thinning
itself in Juue until one uuaccustomed to
it's habits would think the fruit had all
dropped. When picking time comes
however the trees are loaded with the
largest, smoothest. most beautiful and
even sized peaches. The self thinning is
q great labor saving item compared With
other kinda inclined to over bear. Last
season several a ths oldest trses yielded
from twenty to twenty ssven boxes all
select and number enc grade. Within
the pass six yssrs 'hssdrsds q acres
have bssn p,sntsd 70 Elbertas exclusive.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
y y.s eais NJ. =. e.

you don't your food doss not do you
much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure b
the remedy that everyone should take
when there ss anythii 8 wrong with the
stomach. There 10 no way to maintain
the health and strength Of mind aod
body except BY nourishment. There =
no way to nourisn except through the
stomach. The stomach must b kept
healthy. pure and sweet or the strength
will let down aud disease will set up. No
appetite. loss OF strength. nervousness,
headache. constipation. bad breath, sour
risings, ritting, indigestion. dyspepsia
and all stomach troubles are quickly
cured BY tho uss Of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. Sold by W. g. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Killed Misteriously.

George Wssrning. Of Telluride. died
At 7:90 o'esosk Saturday morning from
injuries received at the bowling alley in
the Royal Oak saloon Friday.
Wssssing ~ found unconscious with
hio skull fractured and died without re-
covering consciousness. How the in
iufies tron which he died were received
has 80 yet developed and the coroner
decided 10 hold an inquest.
There are two theories advanced con-
corning Wearnine's injuries. One ID that
he fell while going down stsirs to the
pool room aud struck his head against
tho stairs, while some think he was hit
by someone and left to die. Wesrning
for several years wss foreman at the
S,nuggler q oion miues.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
PAONIA ITEMS.

Special Correspondence.
Plenty OF rain here the past week.
BoRN-Monday. June 8, 1903. to the
wife OF George Livesay. a son.
BoRS-Sunday. June 7, 1908. to the
wife OF Wesley Adams Of the Muddy
creek. a daughter.
G. W. Van Holt OF Hotchkiss, is paint
ing the interior OF A. s. Goodeuow's
house.
c. NJ Hammond is again able to be
out Oh the street after his recent illness.
Messrs. Blanchard and Hackett are
putting down an artesian well in the
east part of town. Success to them.
Some blight has made it's appearance
in this valley. out the farmers set TO
work at once fighting it and 1t is to be
hoped that they will soon control it.
Jesse Bee.Iey is progressing with his
work on the electric light plant. He
has had to work under very discourag-
ing circumstances. The water seepiug
from the ditch, causing considerable
annoyance aud expense.
The walls arc being laid on the Ham
block. they are putting in the front OF
the bank building. the carpenters are
finishing up the inside OF the Pace build
ing, the two evaporation buildings. the
Fruit Growers association building and
a number OF residences are all progress
ing as rapidly as material can be pro-
cured aud workmen push them along.
Mrs. Williams and two children. Of
Oursy, came in on Tuesday evening" g
train TO make an extended visit with her
mother. Mrs. Train. and sister. Mn.
Smith and family.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Reliance Is Well Balanced.

OF the many observations made in
connection with these races none seem
more important, just now, than the fact
that Captain Barr was seen to leave the
wheel often and let the ship steer her
s,lf She is balanced to perfection, that
is TO say. When designer can balance
sails and lateral plane in such a afashion.
aud can turn out scow that is won
der in light airs. We may listen at least
hopefully when he says that the new ship
will be found ft, blow high or blow low.
smooth eea or rough.-John r. Spears
in the Illustrated Sporting News.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Afternoon Events, l o'clock.

Hitcb-up race, ] mile dash-first
prize $500; second prize 81 so.
1OO-yards and turn stake horse
race-tirst prize $500; second
prize $3.50.
5-mile relay race on horseback
between local lodges.
Best ladies driving, horse driven
by lady-tirst prize $500; second
prize $500; third prize s1.OO.
Voting contest for most beauti-
full young lady in Delta county
first prize $500 parasol; second
prize 50 pair of gloves.
Voting contest for homliest man
in Delta county-prize leather
medals.
Minstrel show at opera house in
the evening by the band boys.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
!. Commencement
A Large and Appreeiative Audi.
enee Attend the Qesins Eer.
eises Of Delta Nigh Schcsl.
Arch McGLAMEN WINS MEDAL.
Tea Graduates Are Presesaed uIth X Loa.
Coveted Dtplsoak

The commencement exercises held at
the opera house last Friday evening
were largely attended and thoroughly
enjoyed by sn immense audience.
The exercises were begun about $50
with every available seat taken and
standing room at premium.
The sweet girl graduate" was very
much in evidence and with white flowers
and apparel to match they welldes erved
the term.
The exercises were opened by Rev. J..
j Lace with the invocation. This was
followed by chorus under the direction
OF Miss Alice Croxtan composed OF the
following local singers:
Soprano. Misses Jackson. Avery, Jor
dan, Merrill and Mrs- Carr; alto. Misses
Walker. jackson. Crotser. Hofnsby and
job nson; tenor. Messrs. Pregent. Jeffers
and HensIer; bass. Nsssrs. Arthur. Hill
man and Crabiil.
A vocal duet by Misses Avery and
Merrill was we'll received by tho audience.
PROGRAM.
civilian McKinisy"-Lena Smith.
Modern Chivairy"-Alics N, Heck
man.
Piano Duet-Mss. George G. Wilson
and Mis- Ls&itia Csabill.
..Arbitssaisa--Rstta u. Mcbride.
"The Spirit oe the Twsotieth Century"
Mabel L. Kuhsley.
The Red Sun b sinkins"-Delta
Chorus
The Negro and the Nation Ethel
NJ. Scheid.
Moral Progress in America"-Neilie
T. Wheeler.
"Chimes"-I.adies' Quartet.
"rhe Bulwarks Of American Liberty.
-Archibald D. McGlsshen.
The Rubicon OF Life"-May Long.
"The Msgicof Spring" Chorus.
'.Ths Teacher Of Galilee--Aitiis B.
Lomsx.
Making the Most Of Th,pgs"-Ruth
H. Frothingham.
Prof Kspiinger. IN . briiiisos sssneer
then made an address to the class and
presented Archibald McGlssheo With
the gold medal offered BY J. E. Ciomings
% q prize for tho best standing during
the school year. Prof. Keplinger being
the Judge in tho matter. He also pre-
sen,ed Misses Ruth Frothinghsm and
Mabel Kuhnley with two year 8 scholar
ship each at the state university. Mr..
McGlsshen was not eligible to this
honor, rs he was only in the high school
here two yesn and these prizes were
only open to those who had taken the
full four years course.
Judge W. H. Burnett presented the
diplomas in . very appropriate speech.
The floral offerings presen ted by the
friends and parents OF the graduates
we're numerous and very beautiful.
The class colors. which were green
aud white, were very much in evidence,
the hall being beautifully decorated and
the class flower. white carnations. xere
greatused in profusion.
This is the largest number OF gradu-
utes that were ever turnedout At any
preceding commencement in this city
and goes to show the great advancement
Of our schools.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12

Foot race, 1GO-yard dash-tirst
prize $500; second prize s1.OO.
Putting shot-tirst prize 81 so;
second prize so cents.
Hurdle race, 100 yards-first
prize $500; second prize S1.OO.
Boys foot race, Is years and
under, so yards-frst prize S1.OO;
second prize, so cents.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
Closing Of North Delta School.

The North Delta school closed a very
succeeeiul school year on Friday. June
5, 1902 The programs rendered by the
different rooms were very fine and
showed the excellent work done by the
school. The many beautiful presents
given to the teachers showed the appre-
citation Of the parents as we'll as pupils
and patrons OF the school.
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12

The fguree opposite the subsoriber's
name, se printed with the address by
TO which the subscription is paid. Look
at this date frequently. II the proper
change 10 not made immediately after
you have made payment drop us =
The Delta independent., 1903-06-12
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Morning Events, 10 o'clock.

Potato race-irst prise s1.OO;
second pnize so cents.
Sack race-irst prize S1.OO;
second prize so cents.
Business mems foot race, one
block
Tug of war. business men east
and west sides Main street.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-05-21
DENVER ITEMS.

Born to the wife ofAbe Scott on
Sunday: May II, girl.
w. B. Patterson and son Forum
left on Tuesday for the Okanogan
country and for an extended trir
east.
E. S. Sweet brought 7 carloads
Of hogs last week for shipment to
the sound.
Dave Yates has been engaged as
foreman to superintend Mr.. Null
halls ranch.
M. l.. Butler and others are con-
templating a trip to southern Idaho
soon to look into the the new irri-
cation schemes now under way
there.
s. X. Dunn has sold his black
smith shop to w. Long, recent
arrival from Iowa.
Rev. Templeton breaches next
Sunday at the usual hours.
Isaac Zehner is putting the fin
ishing touches to his fine new
home.
The people of Denver and vicin-
ity are very much incensed and ex-
ercised over the fencing up of the
public roads and private property
by large land owner of this place,
who has done 80 without petition
or consultation with the owners OF
the property. For pure unadult-
Grated brass, this takes the cake.
Our citizens and farmers are a law
abiding, patriotic class of people
and view this usurpation on their
rights with dismay. But it is uni
versally conceded that if this mat
ter is not corrected there will be a
Boston Tea Party in Denver, and
the gentleman will get a taste of
northern justice and be taught the
same Interpretation Of the idea OF
equality found only in the west,
and imbibe some of the liberal
broad-gauged, high-minded charact-
eristics of the western resident,
even if they are not owners of banks
or millionaires.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-05-21

Sunday will be the regular Me-
mortal Sunday observed all over
our nation. The day will be OBJ
served by appropriate services in
the Odd Fellows hall at 3 p. IN.
All old soldiers Of both armies,
members OF the w. r. G. and
soldiers Of the Philippines will meet
at the Masonic hall at 2:30 and
march to the hall where the sermon
will be preached by Rev. J. S.
Smith. The other pastors Of the
city will assist in the service. AS
the hour is set 80 as not to in ter
fere with regular service in the
churches, everybody should attend.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-05-21
A. +. Parker, notary public.

~ bl hCi hoo"Ay P"o'
fire insurance, Parker & Young.
Fresh fruits and vegetables re-
ceived daily at Wades.
Flour, farina and great variety
Of breakfast foods at Wades.
Gloves for men and boys, 20
cents to SO a pair. See them at
Wales.
Goods. bought for cash and sold
for cash mean big margain to the
retail purchaser. That's the way
we do business. Right Drug Store
New radishes, cucumbers, onions,
tomatoes, lettuce, asparagus and
all kinds of fresh vegetables at
Wades.
The bed bug is the Nemesis oil
the house hold. We have a certain
remedy and lots of it at right
prices at the Right Drug Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1903-05-21
County Warrants Redeemed.

Notice is hereby given that the following
county warrants will be paid on presentation to
the county treasurer at his Office in Grangeville
Idaho, and that interest on said warrants will
cease on the oath day of May, 1908, to-wit;
Current Expense Fund warrants issued Apr.
9th, 1908, Nos. "a to "a inclusive
Gneral Road Fund warrants issued April n,
1908, Nos 266 to 1913 inclusive.
General road Fund warrants issued Oct 1854,
Nos llb to l62 inclusive. Geo. NJ Robertson,
Dated May l4th, 1903. County Treasurer.