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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Killed at Rocky Mount.

Killed at Rocky Mount.
A Rocky Mount correspondent to
tho Raleigh Post under date of August
rs writes:
FRIDAY morning at IL O'Clock Mr..
Currin, young man In the employ OF
the Atlantic Coast Line, was Instantly
killed by being crushed between two
box cars. 1t seems that draw head
bad been knocked off of one OF the
a-s, and in coming together, instead
OF coupling as thew should have done
they colllded, MASKING currin's head
Mr.. Currin came to Rocky Mount
about four months ago and during the
short time tic lived here made many
friends. Last night his remains were
shipped to his former home in Ken.
t;.cky.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Died of His Wounds.

A few weeks ago this paper reprint
ed from the Williamson Enterprise
an account OF desperate fight between
a white man and negro in boat.
The negro shot the white man, who
died few days ago. The Enterprise
says:
"Mr. Cliff Bland died last night
about IL O'Clock OF blood poisoning as
the result of bullet wound Ireceived
in Ills neck, at the hands of Will Small
wood, with whom he had a bloody
fight on the creek several weeks ago.
"Mr. Bland had been getting on
fairly well and was supposed to have
been out of danger, but wound Of
that kind could not be gotten at, and
hence blood poisoning was almost in
evitable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Buggies!

Big lot just received. Very small
l'-ln ; bodies, sun and full tops. BIZ
escie husg,es. High-gTade Ladies'
i'A eaton. Surries and Carriages. We
need room and are anxious to sell.
: ?nla extra fine Harness this week.
Several secondhand Buggles and Car
g;ages will sell at bargain.
Come and see.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
DR.. Hyatt Coming.

DR.. II. Q. Hyatt, of Kinston, will be
in Scotland Neck at the Brick Hotel
September 18th, 18th apd l4th, Mon
day, Tuesday and "Wednesday, Tor the
purpose of treating diseases OF the eye
and fitting glasses. Those not able to
nav a fee Will be examined free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

Our store will be closed on
Saturday, Sept. 10. Will be
open after 6 o'clock p. m.
NJ. HOFFMAN 4 BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
what You Want

is good understanding. and we have
it for YOU IN our choice lot OF SHOES
tor The money!. D. RAY & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Beats the Record.

Beats the Record.
In August, 1900, Mr.. NJ. L. Bell
look out policy for $500 in the Uuion
Central Lille Insurance Company in
favor. of his daughter, Mrs. r. B.
Gammons. Some months ago Mr.. Bell
died and after proper proofs of death
.ere made the editor of THE COMMON
WEALTH went to Washtngton,N.C c., and
paid Mrs. Commons $500. Dying be-
fore the payment of the premium fell
due this year, Mr.. Bells policy had
only matured four premiums. The
third and fourth prsmiums were
reduced by dividends, and now nearly
six monthe after Mr.. Bells death and
about two months alter the claim was
paid comes a check for 5000 IS the
first post n.orten dividend. Another
will follow next year.
The Union Central not only pays
promptly all claims at death, but pays
liz eral dividends after death.
Where can you find another insur-
ance company which will, after death
and the claim has been paid,pay 500
dividend on a $500 policy?
We make bold to challenge any
company to heat this
If you want insurance in this, one
of the best and most libsral companies
in the world, call on, or write to
the editor OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

Mrs. G. HI. Jennings, Boston-"Our
babies (twins) wers sickly. Had sever
al doctors. but no results. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea made them strong
and robust" 35 ceats. Tea or tablet
form. E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

THE CHRISTIAN churches al
Constantinople, Turkey, and Yokaho'
ma, Japan, have long used the Long.
man & Martinez Paints for painting
their churches.
Liberia! contributions of L. & NJ
Paints given for such purpose where
ever a church is located.
F.M. Sc, tia'd, Harris Springs, S. c..
writes, II painted our old homestead
with L. & NJ. twenty-six years ago
Not painted since; looks better thar
houses painted In the last four years.
w. B. Barr, Charleston, w. Va.
writes, painted Frankenburg Block
with l. & NJ. shows better than any
buildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished, and actua
cost of paint was less than S1-2O ne,
gallon. Wears and covers Ike gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
IT. Whitehead & Co. o:t6
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Must<Be Done.

It's on our programme to sell SHOES
AID it must be done. Now's your
ti:re.-J. ID. RAY & co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Mr.. Gardner's Dinner.

These columns were so crowded last
week that no mention was made OF the
fine dinner on 18th of August by Mr.
r. Gardr g. at Mr.. o. K Taylor's farm
A mum Der of friends went from town
and greatly enjoyed the dinner which
consisted 81 barbecue, Brunswick stew
and other things.
MI. Gardner has a magnificent crop
this year ard will surely gather 9
great harvest.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Cor Us Washington
Bread at Tyler & Out
tarbrldge's---fresh all
the time.
Horse ShOeing.

General Repairing. All work Guaran
teed. Your patronage appreciated.
LEON WATSON,
at Princes Stables.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Shoes! Shoes =!

We have bargains in SHOES. They
are Ter you if you take advantage OF
tnGn j. D. RAY 4. co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
The Commonwealth
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER !, 1904
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Our store will be closed on
saturday, Sept. 10. Will be
open after 6 o'clock p. m.
NJ. HOFFMAN 4 BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

PRINCE & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01


gives terms Every warranted and backed by
sold this
Colleges and Musical institutions al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

day were held in the grove near the baseball grounds Saturday night and sunday morning the puipits of the vari- ous churches in town were filled by the visiting ministers.
 Wednesday evening Mir. and Mrs. George D. Patterson entertained the EpwoFth League and their friends at their beautiful home, two miles north of Tallassee. The occasion was a social meeting of the league. About twenty couples. representing all of the society young people of Tallassee were pre- sent, The evening was spent in varf- ous games out on the lawn in front of Che house. Delightful refresh nients were served. All present pro- nounced 1t one of the most delightful social functions of the season and all were loath to return to their homes.
 Last Monday night Judge Montgom- cry of Birmingham, representing the Republican party. spoke to a small crowd in East Tallassee. He had an appointment to speak fin TaIIassee. but failed to fill 1t. He received little en- couragement in this section, as all the citizens. with the exception of a very few, are Democrats.
 MT. Gibson Mckenzie of Birmingham who was injured in the Louisville and Nashville yards at that place recently. is visiting his fathers family fin Tai lassee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
AT BIJOU THEATRE.
Edwards Company in Good Production
 of 'tDavfd Garrick."

or 'tD0Vt0 eEaFrtCks"
 Some of the sincere lovers of the drama, of clean. legitimate, invigorat- ing acting, are allowing a golden op- portunity to pass. They are going to let Walter Edwards and his sterling supporting company go away from the Bijou Theatre without witnessing one of the enjoyable, intellectually invigo- rating performances that Is being put on nightly at Jake Wellss new play house.
 The loss will be theirs. The mem bers of last nights audience which witnessed the excellent production Of David Garrick" will not hesitate to say that it will be a distinct loss. It may be the heat that is keeping some of them away, but the only chance last nights audience had to think of the heat was between the acts. When the curtain was up It's undivided and ab- sorbing interest was given to the stage. It had no time for impersonal and ex- traneous matters.
 Some of the local admirers of the stage will have cause Co reproach them selves If they allow Walter Edwards to go away without enjoying him and his company. The next company. whatever 1t Is, will hardly be as good. The pace that Jake Wells has set IS 100 fast to be kept up. Last nights audi ence would just like to see if he has another stock company as good.
 The management Of the BiJou au- nounces that they are building for the future with this seasons productions. It has laid firm foundation.
 Two curtain calls at the end of the first act, three at the end of the sec- ond act and a good speech from MT. Edwards, and round of spontaneous applause at the final curtain--that's the way a representative Montgomery audience received the company's first production of David Garrick." And then they gave another emphatic evi- dence of their appreciation In their cev- eral interruptions of scenes and speeches by sudden hearty applause. Walter Edwards Is the best stock nc- tor in America. that's what he Is; the best stock actor in the country" said one of the attaches of the theatre. cn- | pha tically between acts. He looked around to see If anybody in the crowd I had the hardihoo6 to take issue with him in his estimate oe MT. Edwards's g ability. The crowd was silent, howev- CT. All the stock actors of the coup- try have not played in Montgomery. The crowds might have thought that the speaker was too much interested to be an unprejudiced judge. Not ona in the crowd, however but mentally paid tribute to Mir. Edwards's ability and talents.
 His power and effectiveness are not to be gainsaid. NatGre has given Q robust figure and a votce at once strong and melodious. On first sight. even in a romantic drama, MT. Ed- wards looks more the athletic business man, but the illusion Is only momen- tary. The voice, the action and tho grace show the actor, the true actor.
 MT. Edwards is capable. powerful David Garrick.~ The drunken scene was especially well done. The acticn the stage business was thoughtful ard artistic.
 Ada Ingot. the merchants daughter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
THE NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. Sent 3(

 The new federal building to be erect ed in Selma promises more to Selma than the domicile for a postofice.
 Hon. Sidney J. Bowie, Congressman for this District has been in Selma for several days and has interviewed quite a number of attorneys relaive to the desirability and necessity of a federal court being allowed this vacinity. MT. Bowie proposes to introduce a bill creating circuit out of the counties of Dallas. Marengo, Perry. Hale, Will cox, Bibb and Monroe with perhaps other counties. At present these coun- ties are in the Montgomery circuit and parties attending court have to rass through Selma to attend.
 Mir. Bowie states that the allowance of $75,000 appropriation as at present will not De sufficient to erect a build ing to accommodate the court as well as the postofice. therefore work on the building is not being pushed.
 The people of Selma are high in their praise of MT Bowie's effort in behalf of the city and community
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

' calls for 4s,ooo tons of pipe at s21. 70 per 1000 pounds, and the special cast ings at 1-2, cents a pound delivery to be at Colon.
 The grand jury has indicted Arthur Haynes on the charge of murder in the first degree. Late at night some months ago he killed Willis Turner on the streets of oxford. A few hours later he was arrested and has since been in jaii. Turner held a place with the Anniston Electric and Gas Com pany. aT
 Colonel Frank P. oConnelI is ex- peceed to return to Talladega today or tomorrow. Captain J. A. Campbell, a frfend of Colonel Mcconnell, spent yes- terday in Talladega and on his return yesterday afternoon he told that Colo mel Mcconnell was expected to return to Talladega today or tomorrow The return of Colonel Mcconnell is thought to be at the instance of his friends to show that there is no truth that he had to leave the State on account of alleged crookedness.
 Anniston Lodge No. s1. Knights of Pythias, received an official visit last night from Grand Chancellor F. P. Nichols of Roanoke. Grand Chancel- Tor Nichols was given the grand hon. ors by the lodge. He made an elo- QueHb dooEeoS LO IlO HuSAOCASp pay Anniston lodge a high compliment and in speaking he told of the prosperity being enjoyed by the lodges through out the grand domain of Alabama Chancellor Commander c. J. Owens re- sponded and extended a cordial well come to the Grand Chancellor. The rank of knight in the. amplihed form was given MT. John Sweets at the meeting. There was a large attend ance and the meeting proved enjoyable and beneficial.
 Initial steps toward securing a free night school for Anniston were taken by the Blue Mountain Lodge No. S6. last night at their regular meeting. This commendable move received en- thusiastic support from the members and several speeches were made in It's support. A committee of five, headed by Noble Grand Joe Saks, was appoint ed to look into the ways and means for running a night school. On the committee are Judge G. B. Randolph. who is a member of the City Board of Education: MT. H. F Williamson. tIus- tee for the school at tie net and twine mills; Judge A. F. McGhee and Major Allen. All of the committee are en- | thusiastic over the school and hope to have 1t on a firm foundation in a few | months. The Blue Mountain Home ] will furnish rooms for the school. AL | though the Odd Fellows are heading | the movement it Is not to be school for the children of Odd Fellows, but i for any person who can be assisted by the school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
A POUND OF RICE.
BY CHARLES W. CUNo.

BH GHANLES We OUNVs
 Iccpyright 1904. by Daily Story Pub.
 Col
 Cne day as James Markham was re- turning from a city not far from Tink- ton, and was trying to think business. but was unable to get his heart out Of his head. Miss Belle. herself entered the train at a wayside station. Miss Belle was the lady in question, who nlled his mind to the brim and pushed out his thoughts of business.
 The car was full and he stammered out an apologetic welcome and offer ed to share his seat with her. Belle graciously accepted. bestowing upon him such a bewitching smile that his heart went pit-a-pat quite loudly. Somehow. in the presence of Miss Belle he seemed to be an awkward, speech less ciod, while in business and in the presence of others his tongue never clove to the roof of his mouth, nor did his brain seem to be chasing itself round and round. trying, in vain, to ind q thought that was fit for express sion.
 Usually. the vivaciNus Belle did not lack for words. and chkttered continus ally and vivaciously. but upon this day she was taciturn, and quietly looked out of the window, without so much as q word for the uncomfortable and em- barrassed swain by her side.
 To add to his troubles. Jim had a large packet in his inside vest pock ct that seemed to burn red spot on his flesh. It contained s40,o0O, proceeds from the sale of his fathers farm. and he was anxious to get it to Tinkton and Into the bank before three o'clock. His thoughts as we'll as his hands. seemed constantly to search out. the pocket and it's treasure, and whenever he tried to think up a word or two to say to Belle the packet bobbed serenely into his thoughts and the words would die out in a guttural sigh.
 Finally he gave 1t up in bashful des- pair and gazed moodily before him, fur lively admiring Belle's little dimpled hand as it played restlessly with the package in her lap. He wondered what 1t was that she had in the package, and several times he was on the point of being rude enough to ask.
 They had reached a point about ten miles from Tinkton and Jim had looked at his watch for the hundredth time. when a sharp hiss of the air brakes brought the train to a grinding stop. A confusion of voices ensued and. be- fore anyone could rise from the seats. tive men came in at the door.
 Throw up your hands. everyone"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
Our Daily Sbcrt Story

cried the first. coolly. while our friand Dick goes through your pockets"
 Hands went up as if by magic. Jim gave a little gasp as he thought of ths money in his inside pocket, but his hands went up as quickly as the rest of them.
 Not so with Belle. She was of too nervous and excitable disposition to obey such e command. She gave a half gasping cry and threw her arms around Jim's neck.
 "Oh. save me, Jim!" she cried. hyster- ically Don't let them hurt me-" The package on her lap. disturbd in its equilibrium by her sudden move ment. bounced lightly over onto Jim's lap and bursting. literally scattered rice all over him and Belle. and also | over the seat and in the aisle. | In the meantime Our friend, Dick 1 immediately became busy" and began relieving the passengers of their Vnl- uables. When he came to Belle and Jim he grinned almost audibly. Belle's arms were still around Jim's neck. "on yer honeymoon, eh?" fe growled looking at Belle and then at the rice. Guess I'll pass on to the next then. Lucky Dick don't spoil no honeymoon ] fer nobody"
 He took on his hat to Belle and pass | the passengers of their valuables. In few minutes the hold ups left the car and. joining their confederates | mounted their horses and rode swiftly | toward the hills.
 Not until then did Jim breathe freely l again, and not until then did he realize the blissful fact that Bellies arms were still around his neck. His arm slid very naturally and quietly around her waist, and he kept 1t there until the train pulled into Tinkton. The passen- gers were all too excited to notice tho pair. and Belle nestled close to hifn and buried her head upon his shoulder, | weeping hysterically. It was then that he found words to whisper into her ear and comfort her.
 The porter came grinning through
 the car and Jim beckoned to him. He
 held shining five dollar go old piece in
 his hand that made the negroes teeth
 gleam to the red gums
 Porter" he said. slipping the coin
 into his hand. sweep up every bit of | this rice into a sack and bring 1t to my l office. I'll have another present for you
 there"
 'Yas, sah! Yas. sah? the obsequ!ous
 black replied. Bless youh soul. Msstah
 Mahkam, be mos glad to do hit"
 In the palatial residence of ehe cap
 italist. James Markham, there stands a
 beautiful Sevres jar upon a marble pe-
 destal. It Is filled with rice.
 Yes" says the owner of the house
 that pound of rice was once worth
 $40,0o0 and a good wife to me. Isn't
 that so. Belle?" and he chuckc4 his
 smiling wife under the chin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
BETTER THAN HOT
 SPRINGS

1HAozgR MEDE=rNE Co.,, Chattanooga.
 Cestlsmsn: 1 take pleasure in giving this testimonial to Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blcod Syrup.
 During the Fall of 1909 became afflicted with Iniammatory Rheumatism. l was treated by my home physician for several months without receiving any benefit, and I was ad. vised to, go to Hot Springs, Ark, and did time received relief. After returning home, 1 again became afflicted. tried a number of patent medicines and lost hopes of them doing me good. I procured pr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup and after taking the first bottle felt relieved 1 have taken six bottles, and feel as well to-day as ever did.
 Ft. McPhsrsOn. Ga. Feb. is. iOoi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
Personal GH1sntIcn

pr. Charles A. Stakely, having re- turned from his vacation. which in- cluded trip to the Worlds Fair, will occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist Church on Sunday both morning and evening. The evening service at this church, which was omitted during the summer months will be resumed Sun day.
 The friends os Mir. H. V. owens will be glad to learn that he is able to be on the streets after two months spent in bed. Mir. owen two months ago sustained a broken leg.
 Secretary W. r. Feagin of the State Board of Examiners left last night for Blount Springs. where he will spend a couple of days.
 Deputy Insurance Commissioner IT. a. Shorter left yesterday afternoon to spend couple os days at Butaula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
FESTIVAL AT END.

Rabbi Messing Spoke at Temple
 Beth-Or.
 The Feast of Iabernacles, an impor- tant season with the Jews, ended yes- terday evening witk appropriate ser vices at Temple Beth-Or.
 The festival began Friday evening of last week and continued until sunset yesterday.
 A large congregation was present at the Temple and Rabbi Messing spoke eloquent1y on the significance of the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
Mir. LawIey Killed,

The Southern train from Birmingham which arrived at 4 o'clock this morning brought the mangled body of Bonnie LaWley, who WAS run over by freight train at Gurnee Junction last night. Mir. Lawley was sitting on a side track at Gurnee Junction, when a freight back ing on track ran over and fatally in- jured him. He died just as the train reached Selma; the remains were taken back to Gurnee Junction this afternoon for interment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

and the object of Garrick's love, was played by Miss Jane Wheatly, Miss Wheatley Is tall. statuesque young woman, with a classical face. She Gid her work most creditably. It was q very fine portrayal.
 Frank Sylvestor as Squire Chlvv nar- r0wly escaped making a sensational hit. The audience justly awarded him generous share of applause. He fell just little short of doing the role per-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
NOTICE

NUTICEs
 Today \ will give one dollars worth trading stamps with every fifty cents purchase. I have always on hand the choicest Meats. Herring, Caeese, Mnck- erel, etc., in the city, also sole agent for David BerE'S celebrated Kosher goods Sam Strauss,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
AWARDED CONTRACT.
Alabama Firm Gets Part of PanHms
 Lnh

AnnIston. Sept. 3O.-(Special.)- The Isthmian Canal Commission has awarded the contract for furnishing cast iron pipe and specials for the wa ter supply of Panama to the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company of New York. whose largest plant is located here. The contract
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
PRIMITIVE BAPTISTs.
Association Meets With Large Attend
 ance at TaIlaasees

Tallassee. Sept. 30.-(special.)--Fri- day. Saturday and Sunday of last week the wetumpka Association of the Primitive Baptist Church held its an- nual Association with tine Tallassee Church. Quite number of ministers and iaymen from the churches of this denomination were present. Churches from Columbus. Ga. to Birmingham were represented. Services during the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

fectly. '
 The remaining members of the come pany did all that could be expected cf them.
 David Garrick" will be repeated al a matinee and night performance %. day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

Miss Yeomans is known all over Cal- ifornia as a butterfly catcher. She runs a regular international butterfly ex' change and finds 1t profitable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

Selma Is to have the usual fall festi- val about November 1. Many selmians look forward to the amusement afford ed by this annual street show.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01

C.. A. Brown, for three years a line man of the Western Union Telegraph Company, with headquarters in Selma, has resigned his position or account of fortunes kindness. Mir. Browns wife has jusi received notice of an inheri- tance of 15.00O acres of land near Crockett, Texas. MT. Brown will go to Texas at once to take charge of his new possession.