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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12


t,cuIar cause the box was opened and
the accumulated amount deYoted to
the object chosen
The idea WAS excelient,-ln q way.
There can be no doubt that We all
spend small sums of money in foolish
fashions, in buying soino things we are
as we'll of without. These sums, if
Jumped, would make something worth
while. But there is danger in the
scheme. One drawback was pointed
out by, think, Chauncey III. nepew,
Or some one equally we'll known, when
he said that the economy which In
duced the man to refrain from oflng-
! ins home flowers to his ";!e CT from
granting her some other trIfing pleas
ure was a worse mistake than extraya-
eance. There are some savings that
cost too much for any one to venture
to indulge in them.
| Are not many of the things that are
denied more valuable than the money
they would demand? l am not speak
| ing of such obvious blunders as wear
| ing out quarters worth OF shoe leath-
er to save nicl1el's car fare or running
a handsome gown on stormy day
sooner than pay the price OF a CAB
Everywhere women and men are guilty
of this form of stupidity. But | refer
now to another variety CT economy
which is equally to be condemned.
| We all know the man who never has
time to get away from his business, the
woman who is never able to leave the
house, except to go to church or tf
market. Both enjoyed a little pleasure
when they we're young, probably. Per
haps they kept up diversions for
while afler marriage, and thought they
would never let themselves grow old o.
slip into the staid, dull ways they hae
criticised in their seniors. But iittis
by little cares crept in and they drlitee
into the way of the stay at-home
When there were babies, or when tht
business required constant nursing, tb'
habit was formed and the custom Q
economy Of time and money continued
when the real need Tor it had passet
away. We hear much talk OF tn
habit of extravagance but ! sometime
think that the habit Of boarding J
more invaterate. It matters not wha
one toards, time, strength
effort, The result Is much the same
an Indifference to everything else.
It is we'll for those who save in thl
way to ask themselves why they do il
What do they win by it? The ma
who stays constantly at bis bushes
may plead perhaps that he is maxim
a provision for his old age and fc
those who will come after him. Bu
what is the plea of the woman VIII
stavs at home? She may say that sh
hasn't time to go about, that she need
all her leisure to keep her house IN O.
der and all her spare money Tor SON
uncertain future. It is worth Whll
tor her to take half an hour Off som
day and determine what che is goln
to gain in exchange for all she is gi'
Ing up.
I do not for moment approve
women neglecting their homes Tor th
g sake of running about out OF 6oor
v That mistake Is as big as the othe
= But there is such thing as mldd
a course,-though this is not often pop
v lar with women.
a. The woman who makes her one 1dt
tf.,f .(
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

Sick headache results from a disor-
dered stomach and Is quickly cured 10y
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. For sale by E. I. Whitehead q
Co.. Scotland Neck, and Leggett's
Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

"Most praised where best known" :"
The best advertisement OF Rheuma-
eide ia the hundreds Of wonderful cures
II has made.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12
Do You Enjoy
Whit You Eat 2

You can eat whatever and whenever you
Hke II you take kodol. By the use Of this
remedy dlsordered digestion and diseased
s,omachs arc 20 completely restored to
heal.h. and tho full performance Of their
functions naturally. that such foods as would
tie one into a double-bow-knot arc eaten
without even ''rumbling" and with posi-
tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what Is
more-these foods are ass.milated and
transformed into tho kind of nutriment that
Is appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Kodol Is the only digestant or combination
Of digestants that viii! digest all classes Of
food. In addition to this fact. 1t contains. In
assimilative form, the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties.
Kodol cures indigestion. dyspepsia and aa
disorders arising therefrom.
kodol Digests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Eot.les only. Regular size. S co. holding 2H dmeo
tho trial size. which sells for SO cents.
Dre.:ared by e. Q. DsWiT 4 co., Chicago. u
E. T. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

The wild waves are saying that tie
fellow is a chump who rides ever them
at this season OF the year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

You cannot always guess what boy
wants when he Is polite, but yon know
that be wants something,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12
ThaCher Medicine Co.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.

What you are saying about others
behind their backs is about what they
ire saying about you, or approximately
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

1t is pleasant to associate with good
worker, unless you are the one bellg
worked.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

Fools are not always such fools IA
they look. Sometimes they ere w.l;c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-05-12

FD1roEs tr'suRR 4ouRs.
Il OBSERVATIONS OF PASSING EVENTS.
filed petition before Judge Pu-
nell OF Federal appointment of receiver the Atlantic
. andNo olina Judge Purnel has
S1'''A the
receiver should not be appoint
ockholder having 81
the fact that the Investigate
ing appointed the
receiver before the committee make
be attention. and hoped
will the benefit of the
and private stockholders
Square Constitution Of North Carolina
changed Assembly
General Assembly in to1ouin, re.sons
S"AA1A0' State itution should be amend
uary.
Of Legislature would
ened danger contracting
other Re reduced and more farmers
in the law making
Ask farmer be candidate tor the
Legislature that he cannot be
January until April, most important time perhaps
tie with the business
August September and could
be devoted State"
PERHAPS section country developed
past years. shows cyl
dence that the people al through country
eiea' - VIZ S'" growing the
great things The issue of the
Fisk Robinson leading bankers Of New
York, as follows
different
We such connections be-
beeyed before it, and that
would probably uniformly productive provided the
As gone properties become
fully with the OF the South and
increasingly with the vastnes of its natural
sources which taxing place in its industries
and commerce. wonderful outlook Tor the future
tttt
THE Richmond esDisoatch
Wigs as follows
Mrs Wigs of Cabbage Patch, has
iae Iva" ~ "'ss Kentucky and she not
altogether painted She is Mrs Mary Bass
irqutve pilgrims who
private personality and all her
Finally OF from window upon
brought into court for her oense When
in court judge respectable trying
lead worried half to these
pilgrims and had determined to put stop to their pa
The Judge and dismissed the Mrs Wigs return
ed conoing herself with the promise that there
after she would enjoy peace without
nber
THE louisbug printed letter from Champ Clark in
which lengthy reference Khn the brilliant
Young Second district
Champ c on olauoe opening follows
fAit0aln' "Heretotore referred
to the fact that brothers, William W. AID Claude who
are both from North Carolina among the
ablest men handsome clean strong indus
trous and commanding the respect and admiration
all OF the twan now serving
his second term participated somewhat in the
ming Debates credible he until
technically known set speech on
attention OF the
ho country Of
Tho bona His themes Charles Henry
Ohio Hepburn, of Iowa. and he
b.,d excellent
eh Tn both appearance of he much
Josepb mauled the Re
| ,,Io.,. rnnch in asd Texan"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Resolutions OF ReSnect.
Junior Order U. M. A., Garfield
Council No. s, johnson City.

Junior Order U. M. A., Garfield
Council No. 8, johnson City.
Whereas, Almighty God in the exer-
else Of his divine will has removed
from this world, and the busy cares of
life, our beloved brother, Chas. Pip
pin; therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the Will Of God,
we sincerely mourn the death of our
brother, and extend our heartfelt sym
pathy to the family of the deceased on
the dispensation with which it has
pleased Divine Providence to aillict
them, and devoutly commend them to
the keeping of Him who looks with
plttying eye upon the widowed and
the fatherless.
Be it further resolved, That oul
charter be draped in mourning for
thirty days, that copy of these reso
lutions be presented to the bereave(
family of our deceased brother, that {
copy be spread upon our minute bool
as a tribute of respect, and a copy sen
to THE COMET for publication,
j. H. HUNTER,
E. r. HAROLD, Committee
II. H. STEPHENS,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Cured His Mother of Rheumatism.

My mother has beena sufferer for
many years with rheumatism. says
w. II. Howard. of Husband, Pa. AT
times she was unable to move at all.
while at all tunes walking was painful
| presented her with bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and after few ap.
plications che decided it was the most
wonderful pain releiver she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without it
now and is az all times able to walk
An occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was form
erly troubled with" For sale by H
G. Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Will overcome Indigestion and dyspep.
STA; regulate the bowels and cure liver
and liver complaints. It is the best
blood enricher and invigorator in the
world. 1t is purely vegetable, perfect
ly harmless, and should you be suf-
fer from disease, you will use it if you
are wise.
r. N. Andrews, Editor and Mfr. Co.
Goa and Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla.
writes; II have used your Herbine in
my family. and find it most excellent
medicine. Its effects upon myself have
been marked benefit. / recommend
it unhesitatingly." SOC at Fl. G. Mil
lers Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
An Omen Letter.

From the Chaplin, s. c., News: Ear
~ In the spring my wife and I we've ia
ken with diarrhoea and so severe were
the pains that we called physician
who prescribed for us, but his medi-
cines failed to give any relief. A friend
who had a bottle of Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on
hand gave each of us dose and we at
once felt the effects. I procured a bot
tie and before using the entire contents
we were entirely cured. It is won
derful remedy rnd should be found in
every househould. II. G. Bailey, Edi-
tor; This remedy is for sale by II. G.
Miller, druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Cures Eczema, Itching Hum0rs, Pimples rnd
:. Carbnncles.- COSTS Nothing TO Try.

b. b, b. Botanic Blood Belm) is now recog-
ni2ed as certain and sure cure for eczema,
itching skin, humorS, scabs, scales, waaery
blisters pimples, aching bones or Joints, boiis
carbuncles, prickIng pain in the skin. old eat
ing sores, ulcers, etc Botanic Blood Balm
taken internally, cures the worst and NEST
deep seated cases by enriching and pnrioyinl
healthy blood supply to the skin. BOtani,
Blood Balm is the only cure. to stay cured. fo
these awful, annoying skin troubles. Heal
every sore and gives the rich glow OF health L
the skin, Builds up the broken down bod!
and makes the blood red and nourishing Els
pecially advised for chronic, old cases tina
doctors, patent medicines. and hot springs fal
to cnre, Druggists, ST. To prove Is. b, b
cures, sample SEM free and prepaid by writin
Blood Balm Co., Ytlanta Ga. Describe troub
lie. and free medical advice sent IN sealed let
ter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

FL. @. Miller, druggist, does not hes
itate to recommend Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure to his friends and customers. In
digestion causes more i'll health than
anything else. 1t deranges the stom-
ach and brings on all manner of dist
ease. Konol Dyspepsia Cure degests
whut you eat, cures indigestion, dys-
pepsia and all stomach disorders. Ko-
col is not only perfect digestant. but
a tissue building tonic as we'll. Re-
renewed health, perfect strength and
increased vitality follow its use.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
APnsliiye NeeessltN.

Having to lay upon my bed for IA
days from a severely bruised leg, on
ly found relief when | used bottle of
Billiards. Snow Liniment. / can cheer
fully recommend it rs the best medi-
cine for bruises ever sent to the affiict-
ed. 1t has now become positive ne
cessity upon myself. D. r. Byrnes,
Merchant, DoversvilIe, Texas. 2jc,
SOC, 81 at H. G. Miller's Drug Store.
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"If you please, sir?"

IF you please, sir?"
"Well, Jimmy?"
me grandmother, sir"
"Aha, your grandmother! Go on,
Jimmy"
"Me grandmother an me mother"
What, and your mother, too Both
very ill, eh?"
"No sir, Ne grandmother an me
mother are goin to the baseball game
this afternoon an they want me to stay
home on take care of me little brud.
der. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

There is moro CatNrrh IN THIS SecClon OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and unlil the last few years was supposed TO
DO incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced II q local disease aud prescllbed
cure with local treatment, pronounced u in
durable, Science has proven eatarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Caturrh cure
manufactured by r. j. Cheney y Co, Toledo
mrrket, IL Is taken internally in doses brom
10 drops to o teaspoonful II acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one handred dollars fir any ease II
falls to cnre. Send for cisulars and tostimo-
malls.
Address, T.. J, CHENEY s Co. Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists i5c.
Halls Fumily Fills are the best
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ATHLETES

don't get their almost supcihuman strength
by resting, but by continual exercise
Tie up your arm and see how quickly it
will lose its strength. Diet o. rest your
stomach and see how soon it becomes i'm
possible to digest the lshtest food.
Eat good noarislins food and take Dr.
Bpaues Dyspepsia Us aHl see how
quialIyyour st5ma+s becomes T.!'!aS and
anxious TO do lis pset. White wrapper If
constipated, yellow Il bowels are regular
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Stupendous offer made by a
welI-known Philadelphia firm.
Thousands Of persons in all sections Of
the country have been healed by
this wonderful discovery.

Every educated person has heard
of Radium, it's wonderful powers and
healing qualities have occupied page
after page in the Metropolitan pnbica
tions. Almost everybody knows that
it is the greatest remedy that God has
ever given to suffering humanity. Dis
ease germs of every description flee
before it-they cannot stand the con
tact. We have such faith in our propo-
sition that we guarantee absolutely to
cure you. What is more we will give
you written contract to that effect
This offer has never been duplicated.
Fill out the blank below and mark the
malady from which you are suffering
and receive by return mail information
that will be worth hundreds of dollars
to you. Ask any banking firm regard
ing our responsibility,
OFFER OFFER OFFER
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Exposure.

70 cold draughts of air, to keen and
cutting winds, sudden changes Of tenn
perature. scanty clothing, undue expo
sure of the throat and neck after pub,
lie speaking and singing. bring on
coughs and colds. Coussen's Honey
of Tar is the best cure.
Mrs. A. Barr, Houston, Tex, writes
Jan. 81, 1902: Zone bottle of Cous
sens Honey of Tar cured me of very
cough. 1t is very pleasant to take.
25c, SOC, 81, at H. @. Miller's Drug
store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Mhooplng Cough.

"In the rpring of 1901 mp children
had whooping cough" says Mrs. W.
d. Capps, of Capps, Ala. 81 used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy with the
most satisfactory results. l think this
is the best remedy l have ever seen for
whooping cough" This remedy keeps
the cough loose, lessons the severity
and frequency OF the coughing spells
and counteracts any tendency towcrd
pneumonia. For sale b. H. Q. Miller,
druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

"Of course" I asked the millionaire
''you are getting much pleasure from
your newly acquired wealth."
EYES," he replied, with sigh
"when I'm we'll l eat in French and
when Tn sick in Latin. New Yorh
Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

The Journal of Commerce says
There is marked increase in cotton
acreage in Mississippi, Louisiana and
Florida. There is general increase
in the use of fertilizers, but the cold
weather is making the crop backward
The planting is mostly finished, and
there is not much to replant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

They tell me, sud the young man
that you are very shrewd in sizing
up the femal character. "
well. " replied the wise benedic, 81
only failed on two occasions.
"And they were?"
"Before and after was married"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

The Chicopee and Dwight cotton
mills, of Chicopee, Mass, employing
5000 hands, have announced four
day-a-week schedule as aresult of their
inability to sell their product at profit
able prices.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

She entire plant of the American
Sheet & Tin Plate Co., at South Shar-
on, Pa, is closed because some of the
men refuse to accept the reduction or
dered by the Amalgamated Association
About /, 200 men are affected.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Atropos was spinning the thread of
life.
"This is an easy job. she remarked.
Suppose I had to spin the yarn o
man tells when he comes in late!"
With thankful sigh the Fate turn
ed again to her task. New York SIM.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

The London Times does not believe
that Russia is yet in need of mouey
and suggests that if she intends to Dor
row she can afford to wait until she
achieves some military success.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Teacher-What are the personal pro.
nouns.
Pupil-He, She and II.
Teacher-Give us an example Of
their use,
Pupil-Husband, wife and baby
New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Salesman-You Wish to buy fur
overcoat? Looking ahead to next win
ter, suppose.
Customer-Next winter, nothing I
am looking ahead to this summer. De
troit Free Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Dearborn see our road is advertis-
ing reduced far.
Wabash-Yes, fellow can't get half
as much to eat in the dining cars as
he used to. -Yonkers Statesman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

The Continental Tobacco Co., it is
estimated, has purchased all told TO-
600, 600 lbs. of hurley TOBACCO, almost
the entire 1908 crop.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

why do you all treat that little
chap so badly?'
"CaNse he's a lef' handed pitcher
and links he owns de "--Deh oft
Free Pree.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
Mothers! Mothers! MOthersl

How many children are at this season fever
ish and constipated with bad stomach and
headache, Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
Children will always cure, If worms are pres
ent they will certainly remove them. AT all
druggists. 25 cts, sample mailed FREE, Adj
dress, ellen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, ~ Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
A PARENTS GRATITUDE,
Many a Mother in Johnson
City Will Appreciate the
Following.

Many strong man and many q
healthy woman has much for which to
thank mother. The care taken during
their childhood brought them past the
danger point and made them healthy
men and women. Children are gener-
ally bothered at some period with in
confluence of urine and inability to
retain it is ofttimes called habit. 1t
is not the children's fault, the difficulty
lies with the kidneys, and can be readi-
ly righted if taken in the proper way.
A Johnson City mother shows You how.
b. w. Watson, master machinist, en-
ployed by the L. II. Il w. N. @. r.. r.,
and living on Jobe street, says; 81 am
thoroughly satisfied with the results of
the use Of Doan's Kidney Pills in my
family. My little boy was troubled
with a weakness Of his kidneys for
some time. didn't know what to do
for him, but one day having happened
to read about Doan's Kidney Pills l
decided to try them and got box at
the store of the Patton Drug Co. From
the first they seemed to strengthen
him and by the time all of the pill in
the box were taken he was strong and
much better than he has been for
long time. We are continuing the
treatment.
"For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Eoster- Milburn Co., Buffalo
N. Y, oleagents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and tax,
no subrtitute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

"That rooster of mine is the most &C.
centric chanticleer / ever had; can't
depend on him at all.
"What breed is he?"
Shanghai"
"That accounts for it. Anything
that comes from Shanghai is bound to
unreliable. philadelphia Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Did you read DIR. Fahrney's Teeth,
ing Syrud advertisement in this issue.
Very important to all mothers, Look
foI it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

"Where shall we putall that Vase
material?" asks the track superintend
ent of the yardmaster,
"Along the belt line, of course an
swered the yardmaster without lookinl
mp from mis- order sheet, Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Terrible plagues, those itcqing, pes.
terlng diseases of the skin. Put an
end to misery. Doan's Ointment cures.
At any drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Fortify baby's constitution for hot
weather by using DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup. 1t prevents cholera infan-
tum. Price Csc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Her bread, of course, is not the kind
His mother used to bake:
And his dough" is far from what
Her father used to make. Chicago
News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease.
4 powder for the feet. II cnres Swollen, Sore
Hot Cal!ous, Aching, Sweating Feet Corns
and Bunions. At all Druggists and shoe stores
25c. Ask to-day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to hap
Wy, vigorous old age.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05
A Future Epilaph
Here Lies

Here Lies
In few years we shall read epitaph;
like this.
John Pittsburg Skibbo Smith,
who was born in
Carnegie town
Educated ina
Carnegie Institute,
Studied in
Carnegie Library.
At the Age of 30 He Became
Carnegie Hero,
And Has Now Gone To Be With
Carnegie.
-Portlond 0regonian.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

az see Jennie Gayleigh is to undergo
another operation.
"Dear me! Appendicitis again?'
$50. She's going to have her hus-
band amputated. "-Tewn Topics.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-05-05

Commencing December 9th, the FRS
co Systew will inaugurate through
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car service
between Birmingham, Ala, and San
Francisco, Cal. Cars will leave Biz
mlngham at 1920 p. IN. every Wednes
day, and will be ronted via the Frisco
System to Kansas City, Rock ISLAND
System to Pueblo, Denver and Rio
Grande and Rio Grande Western t.
Ogden aud Southern Pacific to Sal
Francisco. Requests for reservation
should be addressed to.
W. T. SAUNDERS,
Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept,
Corner Pryor and Decatur Streets,
Atlanta, Ga