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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.

At the home of the brides father,
Mr.. Thos. H. Prltchard, on Tuesday
morning, at 8 80 O'Clock, December
18th, Mics Eva Pritchard Was married
to Prof. Nathan Walker.
The elegant home was Handsomely
decorated and the psrlors were filled
with friends of the family who had
gathered to witness the happy event.
At the appointed hour, with Miss
Lizzie Hyman's deft touch, Lohengrin's
wedding march announced the en-
trance of the bridal party. From the
spacious hallway Mess. John Hooker
and Peyton Anthony preceded as ush-
ers and the bridesmaids aud grooms-
men entered as follows: Miss Emma
Harrington, of Greenyllle, with J. A..
.4ltchfield, of Norfolk Miss Alice
Powell with Prof. r. o. Everett, Of
Durham Mr.. and Mrs. Sherrod Sails
hurry, of Hamilton. Little Peyton
Prltchard followed as ring bearer.
Then came the maid of honor, Miss
Ernestine Gardner, of Smlthfield, Va. !;
then came the groom with his best
man, Prof. H. B. Holmes, of Elon Col
lege. Last came the bride leaning on
the arm of her father. In semi circle
they took positions, and the bride and
groom stood before the officiating cler-
gyman, Rev. G. F. Smith, OF Littleton,
Presiding Elder of this district. In a
beautiful, solemn and impressive cere-
mony he pronounced them husband
and wife.
To the strains of Mendelssohn's
march the party retired.
The bride was dressed in tailor
made travelling suit OF green, carried
brides roses and maiden hair ferns.
null, Mrs. Salisbury was dressed in
crepe de chine, ard Misses Harrington
and Powell were dressed in white Or
candle.
Congratulations and good wishes
we're said and the party drove to the
station where the bride and groom took
the train for trip to several northern
cities.
The bride is we'll known in this re-
gion, is accomplished and attractive
and has hosts of friends who wish her
every earthly Joy.
The groom is the popular and eff
cient superintendent of the Ashboro
graded schools and bears the high es.
TEEN of all who know him. The
friends of the popular and cultured
young couple wish them the success
they richly merit.
The large collection of beautiful and
costly presents evidenced the esteem in
which the bride is held by her friends
at home.
RECEPTION AND SUPPER.
On the evening preceding the mar
rlage Mr.. and Mrs Pritchard rendered
reception in honor of the occasion
A number of friends had been invited
and after enjoying an hour OF pleasant
converse, the GUESTS were invited to the
dining room to partake of the old-tlme
wedding supper. The tables were sci
with beautiful decorations under the
brilliant light of pretty candeiabra
The bOuntiful supper consisted O
| meats In ham, barbecue and turkey
breads, salads, cakes, cream and de
iicious fruits, which were fully enjoyed
| by the guests.
At IL O'Clock the guests began tt
depart and as they went away they sale
many nice things for the pleasant oc
csslon and expressed wish for Ions
life, continued happiness and prospect
W for the good host and hostess whs
had given such handsome entertain
| ment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Notice Of Sale.

By order OF the Board Of Trustees OF
Scotland Neck Graded Schools. on Sat
urday, January %, 1904, shall sell at
public auction in front Of +. L. White
head & Co.'S drug store IN the town OF
Scotland Neck, two parcels Ct public
school property in the town-one par
eel known as the white public school,
situate On Greenwood street, the ether
known as the colored public school, SIT
nate near the tobacco warehouses.
f.. l.. IiII.LIARp,
Chairman Board Of Trustees.
Dec "a, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
WHAT'S IN A NAME7

Everything is In the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. c..
Dewitt & Co., OF Chicago, discovered
some years ago how to make salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles. For blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding Piles, eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for DeWitts-tbe
genuine. Sold By r. +. Whitohead 4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Death of a Good fAan.

Mr. f. J. Tennis died at his home IN
Enfield Saturday night, December 26,
aged about 65 years. Rev. NJ. J.. Kes-
Ter was called to Enfield Sunday to
conduct the burial service. Mr.. Dennis
was ona of the best men in the county
and his death was a source OF gre!
grief to his many friends all through
this region.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Pupils Wanted.

I have just finished a Teachers
Course in music at the Metropolitan
College in New York and am prepared
10 teach limited Number OF pupils
Terms can be had OF application.
LIZZIE w LYMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Will Still Serve HIS Friends.

Mr.. Peter e. Smith announces that
not withstanding he is con6ned by
reason of his severe injury few days
ago, he has made arrangement to keep
up his work of surveying through Mr.
J. G Mills.
He asks bis customers to make
known to him what work they wish
him to do and he will have it done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07

D-Trustworthy Lady or
" Gentleman to manage business
in this county and adjoining territory
for house of solid financial standing
500 straight cash salary and expense.
paid each Monday direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced ;
position permanent. Address, MANA
GER, Cos Monon Building, Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Found.

A brooch set with PEARLS was found
on the streets in Scotland Neck s'me
days ago. The owner can get same b,
applying to me and paving for this ad-
vertis ment. G. c.. WEEKS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
THE CHATTANOOGA ADVERTIS
ING,

The Chattanooga Medicine Com
pany, with laboratories aud general Of
fees at Chattanooga, Tennessee, and
branch houses at St. Louis, Mo-, and
San Francisco, CAL, has become one o!
the largest proprietary medicine con-
Germs in the world. In the growth of
this great business two factors have
been dominant The merit of Its pro-
of Cardui and Thedfords
Black. Draught-has been widely recog-
nized and the original advertising
methods adopted have excited great
comment. The publicity for these
medicines does not consist Of the catch
phrase and extravagant statement, too
often employed In advertising to-day,
but instead the plain etory OF ex-
perience with the medicines given in
the plain language of the people them
selves. The following letter is fair
sample of the thousands of Wine OF
Cardui testimonials published during
the past twenty years.
2O6S Eastern Avenue,
CINCINNATI, OHIO, May 20, 1902.
COO6lQ9T w LUG III Od1uuA q 0OSU ga
cellent woman's remedy. It is certain
ly specific as a tonic and regulator.
For eli ght years I suffered with female
trouble. I had intense pain In the
back and head, leaving me so weak
that / was unable to stand at times.
Medicine did not seem to help me, but
after all remedies had tailed me Wine
of Cardui proved my one great, true
friend. What a relief experienced 1t
came only few days after I started
taking 1t. used it faithfully for four
months and gradually grew stronger
and better. lam now regular to the
day and for the past two years have en-
ioyed blessed good health. / certainly
wish every sick and suffering woman
could know of your blessed medicine
how much pain and suffering 1t would
prevent, and what difference 1t would
make in thousands Of homes where
there Is sickness and sorrow to-day, j
they had Wine Of Cardui 1t would
bring rslief and JOY instead.
HARGARET GREENMYER
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
Money to Lend.

I can lend money on good securit,
in vicinity OF Scotland Neck.
w. A. DUNN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
FOR RENT.

A good dwelling house with good
garden and ample grounds just beyond
the corporate limits. It is the Wood
Place adjoining Captain Bond. The
right man can secure a good bargain.
1-7-2t w. A. DUNN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-01-07
For Cheap Second
Hand Pianos Call on
l.. w. BAGLEY.

Asparagus Plants.
Nice lot of Palmetto Asparagus
Plants; Brandywine and Excelsior
Strawberry Plants. Asparagus Plants
81 GO per hundred Strawberry Plants
50c. per hundred. j. Y. SAVAGE,
ll-19 Scotland Neck, n. G
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
coURTINo RUS IN THlRET
When a suitor Is Accepted He Must
Keep the Girls Family III Lux
uries for a Month.

When a Thibetan warrior, surfeited
with the glory Of martial life. desires a
wife, be waits upon the father OF the girl
who has attracted Ills eye and makes an
offer of marriage The father, after
weighing the matter carefully-for a re-
fusal is likely to provoke a long and
bloody feud-in turn waits upon the
priests and acquaints them with the ma
ture Of the offer, at the same time pay
ing TO them a munificent bribe in order
TO secure the answer Of the deities as to
whether the marriage should be entered
into. The wife seeker. should he be dip
lomatic enough, has meantime carried
a larger bribe to the lamas, who ''bleed"
both father and suitor to the limit Of
safety. when the decision Of the deities
is given. writes W. c. Jameson Reid, in
the Booklovers.
For month the accepted suitor must
keep the family Of his favored one sup
piled with meat and other luxuries. anc
must be on his guard against rival suit
ors. At the end Of a month the chosen
one Is invited to a grand feast by the IA
ther OF the girl, where the betrothal is
sealed by each cutting small .pession in
the arm and mingling the blood flowing
from the wound This function Of blood
brotherhood having been finished, the
girl is brought forward-smeared with
grease and various colored pigments.
adorned in all her fnery. and with q
rope tied around her neck as a badge Of
Then ensues a scene Of
the shrewdest bargaining, the father
on the good points Of the girl
much in the manner of a connoisseur Of
bloOded stock. The wishes of the woman
are never consulted. but the bargaining
goes on for days. and even weeks. until
a final settlement has been arrived at
The requisite price having been paid
she is led 20 the house OF her husband.
where she is subjected to a severe beat- I
ing in order properly to humble her
spirit. and made 10 run around the yill-
age loudly proclaiming the merits and |
yalor Of her husband.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Going to Canada.

Mr.. and Mrs. Pliny L. Soper depart
tonight for q months soiourn in Can
ada with the hope Of benetitting Mrs.
Soper's health. They win spend most
Of the time Of their absence at the
Royal Muskoka Hotel, a noted health
resort on the shore Of the picturesque
Muskoka lake. Upon their return trip
Col. and Mrs. soper viii visit Wash
ington. The best wishes OF scores Of
friends accompany them, all hoping
that the estimable lady viii return IN
the robust health once hers
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
IE WAS HE WRONG KIND.
Couldn't Tell a Summer Filtration
from a Case Of Genuine
Love.

'As sure as you live, there's another
mani" cried the girl in white delighted
ly, as a man with a valise came up the
steps Of the summer hotel, relates the
Chicago Inter Ocean
The girl in the yachting suit looked at
him intently for minute, and then
shook her head earnestly.
Don't you go near himl" she ex-
claimed. Don't let anyone introduce
him to you under any circumstances
Don't have anything to do with him at
ALL"
But there are 80 girls, and only five
other men in the hotel" protested the
girl in white. 1--WE can't afford to be
too particular"
well, you can't afford to have any
thing to do with him" persisted the girl
N the yachting suit
TE.Whysowhatydo Eyou knowks about
him?"
Il know all about him. | met him
IN the mountains last summer, and
tell you he is-well. dangerous"
Dangerous" exclaimed the girl in
white, scornfully. Why, he looks about
as harmless as anyone I ever saw"
We'll, he isn't, asserted the girl in
the yachting suit. "He's dangerous, and,
In addition g that, he's the biggest fool
that ever put on flannel tennis suit
and went to the seaside"
"One Of the kind that rocks the boat?"
Worse than that. He can't tell
summer Irritation from a case Of genu.
ire love"
"Really?"
Yes, indeed; that's what makes him
dangerous. Why. what do you thinkhe
wSted to do last summer?"
I'm sure / don't know"
HE wanted to hold me to summer
resort actually wanted me
TO marry him, just because I said /
would one moonlight night up in the
mountains. and couldn't understand it
when I refused to recognize him after
we got back to the city. Oh, he isn't
a safe man to have anything to do with.
lie lacks experience"
The girl in white turned away with
sigh
1t seems too bad to let any kind of
a man escape. she said, but. of course,
a man who is absurd enough to look
upon a summer resort engagement Sc
riously might be very troublesome"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

worse. Viewing the wreckage, it az,
pears miraculous that number OF
people we're not killed outright.
The train crew worked heroically
and did all in their power to alleviate
the suffering.
DIR. George Green, formerly Of this
city, was passenger on the train,
and he rendered very beneficial aid,
although he had no drugs or instru-
ments with him.
Shortly after two o'clock this city
was notified and an engine with Drs.
Fortner, Lewis and Oliver Bagby and
a. NJ. Clinkscales were hurriedly
rushed to the scene.
The uninjured passengers We're
brought to thecity about daylight and
the injured were brought in about 3
O'Clock.
Train No. 4l4, following the train
that was wrecked, was sent back to
Sapulpa and reached Vinita via Ok
mulgee and Muskogee.
The seriously injured were taken to-
the hospital at Sprsngfield, Mo-, ac-
companied by Dr. Oliver Bagby.
The company provided for the COM
fort Of the passengers as far as pos
sible, and orders were left at Gus
restaurant thatall should be furnished
with food without cost.
Several persons lost their purses and
tickets and these were provided for
The train was in charge Of Conductor
McConn and Engineer Cook Of engine
number DO
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

Bees Laxative Honey and Tar is
different from an other cough syrups
II contains antiseptic properties to de-
stroy the germs solvent properties to
cut the phlegm, and the laxative prop
critics to cleanse ths system. Bee 5
Laxative Honey and Tar Is pleasant,
permanent cure for an coughs, colds
lung and bronchial affections Sold
by A. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Additional Local

The colored citizens are celebrating
the anniversary Of the declaration OF
the Emancipation p defamation with
a BAH game and other exercises.
Mrs. C. r. Grimth is visiting n
Ogeechee.
A. S. Nottingham was in from Eagle
today aud reports a fine rain IN that
section last night.
A marriage license has been issued
TO Lock Powell and Mrs. Peggy Francis
OF Cofeyyille.
Inspector jenkins, OF Muskogee, IS
transacting business in this city To-
day.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Rheumatism.

When pains or irritation exist on
any part Of the body, the application
of Ballard's Snow Liniment gives
prompt relief. E. w. Sullivan, Prop.
Sullivan House, El Reno. OF, writes,
June 6, 1902: Il take pleasure in re-
commencing Billiards. Snow Liniment
to all who are afflicted with rheuma-
tism. 1t is the only remedy l have
found that gives immediate relief. 7"
25c, SOC, s1.0O. At Peoples drug
store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

From Westville, the Chieftain yes
terday received a postal card upon
which was printed:
Westville, /. r., August 2nd,
Dear Bro: Permit US TO supply you
with the following little news item:
Born: At Westyille, /. T., July n,
1904, The WestyElleAmerican, it's a
semi-weekly Of Democratic faith and
Irish parentage.
You are on the exchange list.
Respectfully
c. NJ. CASEY.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from billiousness, indi-
gestion, sick and nervous headaches,
and the oyer-indulgence in food and
drink. Herbine acts quickly, dose
after meals will bring the patient in
to a good condition in few days.
G. L. Caldwell, Agt. NJ, X. & T. r.
r., Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes: Il
was sick for over two years with en-
largement of the liver and spleen.
The doctors did me no good, and ! had
given up all hope Of being cured, when
my druggist advised me to use Her
bine. 1t has made me sound and
we'll soc at Peoples drug store "
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

On account Of annual Log Rolling
Of the Modern Woodmen Of America
at Stroud, 0. T., August Is to 20, the
Frisco viii sell round-trip excursion
tickets to Stroud at rate of one fare
plus fifty cents (s4O5l. Dates Of sale
August II to 90 inclusive. Return
limit August y.
Lee Barrett now has a tirst-class
boot maker. 2I6-tf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Consumption Threatened.

G. Unger, 2li Maplest., Champaign,
H., writes: 4 was troubled with a
hacking cough for year and thought
] had consumption. l tried a great
many remedies and was under the
care o. physicians for several months
/ used one bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t cured men, and ] have
not been troubled since Peoples
drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

A hobo was badly injured atan early
hour this morning. The unfortunate
was stealing a ride on Katy freight
train and, in jumping of near the
coal bunker, Seriously injured himself
At daylight he crawled in the down
pouring rain TO Mr.. Pickett's house
who lives near II. +. Watson's on the
east side and was cared for until taken
in charge by Marshal Ridenhour.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

Al. Hof does not only improve
the writing Of his pupils, but aids
them to occupy healthful positions.
one who has heretofore suffered con-
siderably from headache in school now
states that he can write out his long
est lessons. OF ten large pages, without
the least fatigue. d253-26
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

The Frisco System win issue, during
the summer months, tourist round
trip tickets to various resorts and To-
cations-the Mountains, Lakes and
Seashore, at greatly reduced rates,
with ample return limit.
Gail on nearest agent or address,
Passenger Traffic Department,
st. louis
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

During the summer and fall the
Frisco Will sell tickets to Eureka
Springs Ark. az the following rates
one way fare s4.30 Round Trip tick
cts good for ninety days $40 Tick
cts on sale daily.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Work Of Medical hoard.

The session of the Medical Board Of
this district will close its regular ses-
sion tonight. Forty-iive physicians
were granted certificates by diploma
and one by examination. The names
Of these gentlemen will be published
In tomorrow's Chieftain.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
Coach Excursion to St.Louis Worlds
Fair.

The Frisco viii sell coach excursion
tickets to st. Louis during the months
Of August and September as follows:
Tickets sold August 6. return limit
August l3: August Is, return limit
August -: August 20, return limit
August p; August p return limit
Sept. 5. Sept. $. return limit Sept. 10.
Rate, $500 for round trip. Tickets
not good on sleepers nor parlor cars
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

#The Meteor" train over the Frisco
MS wrecked 8 miles west Of Ninita at
No o'clock this morning, a score and
Asad OF passengers being more or less
niured, but only two seriously
frhe train was bound for St. Louis
Md the east and was due here at
a41 O'Clock. Being behind time the
ssylueer was pulling out" and the
rain vas runhiug about 35 miles an
our at the time Of the accident. On
sharp curve between Catale and
Mite Oak the tender broke away
fon the engine and jumped the track.
fye Of the six cars Of the train slid
nto the ditch on either side, one be-
n overturned and an badly wrecked.
rhe train was made up Of baggage
al express car, smoker, three chair
and a Pullman sleeper. An left
track with the exception OF the
eeper.
The uninjured passengers at once
unmenced the work ofrescuing those
ho were fastened in the wreckage
seral Of whom we're ninned down by
.bris. Many were compelled to es-
pe through the windows.
The darkness and rain added to the
isery OF the injured and retarded |
ework Of the rescuers. As soon as
ose who were unable to walk were |
tricated from the torn and warped |
nbers they were tenderly carried |
ck to the Pullman. Many passen- |
rs who were cut and bruised seem
qly forgot their own injuries in car
for their fellows.
rhe wreck was what is usually re-
red to tin railroad circles as "a
smash-up.' That is. with such
nete turning over at that rate
ed it was lucky that it was not
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

At the Gem Restaurant-th best
place in town to eat-you can get
Cantaloups, Rapberries, Huckleber-
ries, Blackberries, Strawberries, To-
matoes, Peaches. 2l5-tf
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

| desire to call the at
tention of the people of
Y inita and this section of
country generally to the
fact that ! have pur-
chased the stock of drugs
and jewelry formerly
owned by DR.. A. w. Fore
man. | wish the friend
ship and patronage of the
cid patrons of the store,
and hope to have many
new ones. Come in and
get acquainted.
A. P. OWENS.
Successor to DR.. A. w. Foreman
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-04

ManZan is certainly a specific for
Piles. This new discovery is put up
in a coliapsibie tube, with nozzle, so is
may be applied where most needed,
stops tie pain instantly and cures
Sold by A. p. Ovens