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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
"SNEAKER6" THE THINGS.
Best Footgear for the Woods on Ac-
count Of Comfort and Aid
in Walking.

Sneakers" said the man back from
the woods, according to the New York
Sun, that's what you want, sneakers.
mot that everybody has them. We
found plenty of people walking the trails
in leather shoes, and, as matter Of fact.
that's what would have done myself il
my friend, who knew heap more about
such things than l did, hadn't warned
me to get sneakers. You want the
sneakers big enough. but not too long;
no long end sticking out in front of your
toes to catch In things as you walk.
The soles of leather shoes soon wear
smooth in the woods. and if the trails
are dry you slip on leaves and pine
needles and twigs and roots, and your
hard heels, of course. don't give you any
fcothold whatever; but sneakers, with
their flexible rubber soles extending the
whole length of the foot, and their equal
~ flexible cloth tops, permit the foot the
freest play, and permit it to settle and
grip on whatever you step.
"And with sneakers you can, 90 to
speak, wrap your feet around the logs
you have to walk in crossing brooks
and marshy spots, and there's nothing
Hike them for climbing and walking
down hills, and so sneakers are the
thing for comfort and safety. OF course
this Is all old to people accustomed to
them, but. as said, we found plenty of
people walking the trails in leather
shoes. not yet knowing the comfort and
usefulness of sneakers. My friend tells
me that there's sort Of moccasin that
is better for walking than sneakers. and
that may be; but sneakers satisfy me. as
far as I've got, and next year when l 20
to the woods take along sneakers, and
l take two pairs. The soles of them
may tear loose, and you want q pair in
reserve and one or two extra pairs of
laces.
Take OF your suspenders. II Won
wear them, and put on a belt. and give
your body freedom that will be as-
tonishly delightful If you have never
experienced it. and put sneakers on
your feet; and then you can walk the
wood trails not only with safety but
with Joy unlimited and unrestrained "
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
Mud Fuel.

0U0 e U6x.
The carbonaceous mud, mainly de-
rived from decayfng grasses. with no
moss, of the Great Cedar swamp. about
Is miles from Boston, yields an equal
quantity of gas Of higher illuminating
power than can be derived from gas
Goals commonly used. The residuum Of
coke of thevery finest type for metallur-
gical purposes, wholly free from sui
phur, is about 800 pounds to the ton of
dried fuel put into coke ovens. There
are about 150,0oo,0oo tons dry weight In
this bog, which is but one Of many in
the southeastern part of Massachu-
sets. A better mud fuel exists in the
great Dismal swamp, the rice lands OF
Georgia, the hammocks of the ever
glades and the rice and sugar lands OF
Texas and Louisiana. - Manufacturers
Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

"It is strange" said the minor poet,
with an important air. "but there are
days when l cannot write at all. !" "Me,
too" said the plain person, land We'd
nesday's the worst of all. I most gen.
orally write the m before the d.
Philadelphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

II was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. tried all sorts of medi-
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day saw an ad. of your Electric Bit
ters and determined to try that. After
taking few doses I felt relieved, and
soon thereafter I was entirely cured,
and have not been sick . day since.
Neighbors Of mine have been cured of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kid
ney Troubles and General Debility"
This is what B. F. Bass, of Fremont, N.
c., writes. Only SOC At E. T. White
bead & Co, Drugglsts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

Hubby-Bah ! this paper is perfect
ly stupid. Lfeel in the mood for read
Ing something sensational; something
that will make my hair stand on end.
Wlfey-I've just got it In the bill for
my new summer frocks. Shall fetch
lt?-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
WHEN YOU HAVE A BAD GOLD

WHEN YOU HAVE A BAD COLD
You want remedy that will not
only give quick relief but effect q per-
manent cure.
You want a remedy that will relieve
the lungs and keep expectoration easy.
You want a remedy that will coun-
teract any tendency toward pneumonia.
You want remedy that is pleasant
and safe to take.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets
all theeerequtrements and for the speedy
and permanent cure of bad colds stands
Without peer. For sale by =. T..
WHITEHEAD d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

II want to know" thundered the
harsh father, "whether or not you in
tend to keep that young lawyer hang
ing around here all the time. Answer
me, Miss" Father" returned the
imperlous beauty. II prefer to keep
my own counsel. "--Princeton Tiger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
CONSUMPTION

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork, was the advice to the
consumptive 50 and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott's Emulsionisthemod
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle. but
SCOTS Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phites in SCOTS Emu1s;on
that puts new life into +b-
parts and has special
action on the diseased i,,na.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

81 was troubled with constipation
ana stomach troubles, lost flesh,
my complexion was ruined HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea brought back
my health and complexion. MARY
Allen" st Louis IS cents. E.T.White-
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENT

o-AT EUU AhD AGAINST ACCIDENT
The best safeguard against accident
is to use good judgment in directing
every act. But accidents will often &C.
curiin spite of every effort to prevent
them. The best safeguard against in
Jury resulting from accidents is Elliott's
Emulsified oil Liniment. 1t is the
most seryiceable accident and emergen-
cy Liniment ever made and is the
most satisfactory Liniment for nse in
the family and on animals ever offered.
Large bottles Observation-Disclosures
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

Bridget, you must be more careful
with your busting. l declare I could
write my name unon the piano."
"Deed, ma'am, it's yersilf has the gran
eddycashun !':-Town and Country.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
The Difference.

People are esteemed comfortably
well of who have a modest compe-
tence. People who have an fmmod-
est competence are uncomfortably well
0n.-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10
DOESN'T RESPECT OLD AGE.

Its shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
just the contrary in the csae of DR..
Kings New Life Pill. They cut of
maladies no matter how severe and ir-
respective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all yield
to this perfect Pill. 25c at E. T.
Whitehead & Co.'s Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

Bless the Babies.
This Is fine year for heirs to
thrones.-Chfcago Record Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

.0A9ToREA.
Beans the H1h Kind you Have Always Begght
"',s q NzZtEx
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-11-10

oA0TozEA.
beanA. I'm Kind yus Han MRays Dglgtt
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Primary Tomorrow.

tomorrow the white voters of
the county will choose a candi.
date for ordinary who will take
his place on the county ticket in
the October election. The can.
dldates are II. ]. Luke and C, M.
Wise, of this place; Jas. Whitley,
OF Whitley and w. II. Williams,
of Sycamore.
Candidates Duncan Paulk and
J. B. Fletcher have dropped out
OF the race. 1t is rumored that
there will be other changes be-
tore the polls open tomorrow.
1t is thought that the election
will attract considerable interest
all over the county.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Don't miss this Opportunity 81
nah, Thunderbolt and TFhs
coaches will be provided 81
Leaves S. A. |. Depot 9:45 a. N.
For Further Information
O. V. WI
How To Keep Youthful.

Thou shalt not grow old" is
an unwritten law which every
sensible man and woman aims to
observe. And how do they ac-
complish it's simply by keeping
the system in perfect trim
throug the use of a tonic medicine
like Green's August Flower,
They keep their blood pure, their
digestion good, their liver active,
their vitality normal and their
spirits buoyant by the regular
and judicious use of August
Flower-and thus keep youthful
and happy. Trial bottle, 25c
Big bottle, 75c. At all druggists
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
THE MANASSAS TRIP,
Lieutenant Day and Twenty
Five Men from Co. vi,
VIII Attend.

Lieutenant J. A. Day made a
trip to Albany, Monday, in the
interest of the local military COM
pany, relative to. the Manassas
encampment.
Only one battalion of the
Fourth regiment will attend the
encampment, and this battalion
will be composed of provisional
companies. Company M, OF
Fitzgerald, Company L, of Amer
icus and Company F, of Triton,
will constitute one provisional
company.
The date appointed for leaving
for Manassas is Sept. 5th, and il
is probable that Fitzgerald will
be the place of rendezvous for the
different companies before leav-
ing for the encampment, as it is
centrally located and has a repu.
tation as being very hospital BILE
to the soldier boys.
Only four captains from the
Fourth regiment will be detailed
to go, on account of the reduction
of the number of troops from
twelve companies to four pro.
visiona1 companies, and of the
twenty-four 1ieutenants in the
regiment but eight has been de-
tailed for the trip, Lieutenant
Day, of Co. M, being one of the
fortunate ones selected.
Lieutenant Day is anexperienc-
ed officer and has seen hard
service, being a veteran of the
Spanish-American war, is an en-.
thusiastic military worker and
very popular with his men. He
will be allowed to take twenty
five men as his quota, including
two sergeants, two corporals and
one musician, and will be very
careful in his selections to pick
the men best calculated to stand
the trials of camp life.
Captain Williams, of Co. L,
Americas, will be in command Of
the battalion and is very anxious
that his men shall make a good
showing at the encampmept
He is an excellent and popular
officer and his selection is very
acceptable to the men who will
comprise his battalion.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Change in A. and B. Shops.

Mr.. Carl Hill, general foreman
OF the A. & B. Shops here, re.
signed Monday to accept a posi-.
ton with the Central railroad al
Savannah and will leave today &C.
companied by Mrs. Hill for that
place.
Until his successor is appoint.
ed, travelling engineer VIM
Newman is acting general fore.
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have many
friends here who wish them sue.
cess.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Church Notice.

The annual meeting of Dor.
miny's Mill church has been
changed from September, the
fourth Sabbath, to July the fourth
Sabbath, beginning on FRIDAY be.
fore. Visiting members and
Ministers are specially invite
R. A. SMITH Pastor
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Excursion! Excursion!
ExcurSion!!

See the bills advertising prssud
excursion to Savaprs,a and ~
gee on Monday, July 18, via.
Seaboard Air Line Ry. Tickets
are limited to three days. See
Seaboard agent for full infor.
nation.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
Er1ioy Yourselves.

by taking in the grand excur-
sion to Savannah and Tybee on
Monday, July 18th, via. Seaboard
AIR Line Ry. Tybee, Thunder.
bolt and Isle of Hope are in full
blast. This is the proper time
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
LOCAL NEWS.

CONVENIENTLY located
and representing some of the
best STANDARD companies,
| solicit your FIRE iNSUR-
ANCE business. Will take
pains in drawing up your policies
correctly.
J. E. TURNER,
Cashier Home Saving Bank.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14

THE DEVILS SOLLOOUY.
(Suggested by hearing man speak disparingly
of young girl.)

One night as the devil sat musing alone
In the midst of his coy warm fire,
Trying to figure the difference in guilt
Tween thief and an a-round liar
His memory turned to scenes of his Youth
And his eyes filled with hot boiling tears
So he took his ledger and turned to page
Dated back about six thousand years
I suppose, he said as he glanced through the book
I'm doing the best that can,
For my business denotes continual increase
Ever since the creation of man.
I've crlbbed good harvest for six thousand years
And should be content with the Weld
And give my opponent permission to have
The gleanngs leave the field
I've gathered very diversified crop
OF merchants and lawyers galore;
I've bound politicians in bundles until
The ends of my fingers are sore;
I've fddlers, gamblers and insurance men,
I've murderers, forgers and liars;
And hlLup my furnace with Office hunters
I'LL they actually put out the fires
I've railroad conductors and doctors to spare
Horsetraders and preachers to spend,
Republicans, democrats, tories and wings
And two or three newspaper men.
But there is one class, am happy to saw
Can gain entrance here;
Their souls dirty I'm sure thew would
Demoralize hell in a year.
I refer to that thing neither human or beast
The carrion of the world
Who never is happy unless he can feast
On the wreck of an innocent girl.
million of years in my warmest of rooms
His SANDERS would never atone;
So give him match and advise him to start
A select little hell of his own"
With his fingers he lit an asbestos cigar,
And placing his book on shelf
He muttered: Il may be a very bad man.
But I've got some respect for mvsefn IT.,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14

Parafine wax for sealing fruit
jars, for sale at Whitchard's.
See the Cook Dorminy Co. be-
fore buying lum Der and shingles.
The Fitzgerald ball team is
playing in Waycross this after
noon.
Miss O'nora Innis, of Millidge-
vile, is visiting Mrs. E. J. Dormi-
ney.
The Fitzgerald Enterprise is
on sale at Ratcliff Bro. News
Stand.
Mrs. J. A. Klein visited Mrs.
B. B. Cheney at Lumber City
last week.
Mrs. Roxie Wilcox leaves to-
morrow for Zion City to spend
the summer.
Mr.. H. E. Ravenscroft has re-
turned from Gainesville where
he buried his wife.
Cleaning, dyeing and repairing
done by VIM. Goeb1er, Central
Ave-, east of Empire Store. if
Miss Mary Powers and a few
of her friends enjoyed a picnic
at Bowen's Mill Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Dunn is suffering
from slight attack of fever at
her home on south Main street.
Mr.. George Hayde has return
ed home after a several months
visit among friends and relatives
in Marion, Ind.
Mrs. J. w. Price, of Sylvester,
passed through and spent Tues
day night in the city with Mrs.
J. H. Twyman.
DR.. Ware has just received
another car of wood and
will now keep a supply at 50
cents per cord.
Miss Maude Cheney, after
spending several weeks here
with friends will return to her
home at Shellman Friday.
Heefner & Ovens barber shop
has been moved to Grant street,
next door to Goodman's drug
store. A neat, clean place.
Deyo and son are painting and
papering the house recently va
Gated by Col. B. B. Cheney, on
South Main street, this week.
Mrs. S. D. Sayre and daughter
Miss Mabel, started yesterday
for Brown county, Kansas, where
they will visit until September.
Those wanting cheap lumber
for small houses will always find
a bargain at Cook-Dorminy Cos
mill. Lumber from $500 up to
$4,000 4-23t If
Mrs. L. W.. Meakin and little
Fan Esther returned from Wal
halla, S. c., Tuesday where they
have been visiting for several
weeks.
Mrs. Emma Logue, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. H
L. Beauchamp, for several weeks
past left for her home in FIT
Wayne, Ind, yesterday.
FOR SALE CHEAP-CasI
or on time-Two good farm OF
family horses.
6-21tf MARTIN & HENDLY.
The Ocilla junior base bal
team came up yesterday ant
tried conclusions with ou.
youngsters. Of course our boys
won the game-score II to 4.
Tuesday during the thunde
storm lightning struck the te1e
phone wire at Small's saw mil
aud burned some papers tina
were hanging near the phone
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14

|
Miss Mamie Monk left recent.
ly for Marsha1ville to visit rela.
tives.
Mrs. J. H. Harley spent from
Saturday until Tuesday in Val
dosta with Mr.. Harley.
Miss Estelle Wooten will leave
tomorrow for Shel1man, where
she will visit friends for some
time.
Miss Irene Wooten will leave
tomorrow for a several weeks
visit to relatives in Calhoun
county.
Rev. Carl W. Minor will re-
turn tomorrow from Unadil1a,
where he has been assisting in a
meeting.
Mrs. J. C. Rogers returned
Saturday evening from Indiana,
where she had been visiting for
several weeks.
Miss Ethel Ing1es, of Tusca-
loosa, is visiting Miss Mary
Powers at theshome of her sister,
Mrs L. Kennedy.
DR.. Ware has just received
another car load of wood and
will now keep a supply at so
cents per cord.
Miss Daisy Wilcox, with her
friend, Miss Pearl Clements, of
Lumber City were in the city
from Ocilla yesterday.
Mrs. Lon Dickey returned
Wednesday from White Sulphur
Spring Fla, where she has been
for the past two weeks.
Misses Irene and The1ma
Dasher, Ollie Diff and Ethel
Ingles leave tomorrow for Sa-
vannah to spend a few days on
the coast.
Otto Harnish returned yester-
day from a visit of several weeks
at his old home in Commerce,
Mo. He spent several days at
the St. Louis exposition before
returning.
Mrs. Thomas, who was taken
suddenly i'll at the home of Mr..
Reid on Central Ave. is now at
her home on north Grant street
suffering a sever attack of tonsi-
litis and pneumonia.
Rev. J. B. Shoup is now in
Dayton, Ohio, with a brother. He
has travelled several hundred
miles but has been stricken with
rheumatism and is not able to
travel except on crutches.
The Fitzgerald base ball team
went to Moultrie for a game yes
terday, but it was altogether too
damp down there for comforta-
bic ball playing and the game
was called at the end of the
second inning.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. J. W.
Rench and Mrs. E. G. Fox went
over to the Christian parsonage
where Rev. W. E. Daugherty
pronounced the words that unit
ed them in the holy bonds of
matrimony. The Enterprise ex-
tends congratulations.
Mrs. C. A. Holtzendorf, &C
companied by her little daughter
and her brother, Mr.. Bert Bos-
worth, will leave Sunday for Zion
City, Ill, via. St. Louis, where
they will take in the wonders of
the fair. About August IS, DR..
Holtzendorf will join them and
they will make an extended trip
through the north and west.
Mr.. G. w. Lyman, of Irwin
vile, will move with his family
to Florida this week where he
will be in the turpentine bust
ness. We regret to loose Mr..
Lyman as he is distinctly one of
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14
TYBEE.
Monday, IDLY 18th.

Via. Seaboard Air Line Ry.
Grand excursion, cheap rates,
and good time for all. See hand
bills for full information. Tick
cts allow three days to be spent
at Savannah and Tybee. Sea-
board agent will give detailed in
formation upon application.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-14

Only three miles of the one
inch pipe left. If you need any,
write quick before it is all gone.
u J. B. MERCER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06

tort and Private c.. A. Smith, of Com
pany L, and T. b. Shipp of the hos
pltal corps, were detailed TO care for
the remains, and left for Americas
with them last night. Deceased was
twenty-five years old and unmarried.
Inc accident by which Lassiter lost
ms lie was distressing as well as pc
cullaf. The train he was on contained
the Georgia detachment of troops
pound for Manassas 1t had been
standing at the station here for an
hour and was moving slowly north
Ward from the station to take q siding
lor the southbound fast mail to pass.
Lasslter is said to have been sanding
on the platform when the cars came
uncoupled, the jolt throwing him off
ana the loose car following ran over
nm. lie was terribly mangled from
his thighs downward, his legs and feet
being literally ground into pulp.
His face and head were badly cut but
not crushed He was placed on a cot
and the regimental surgeon attended
him, but pronounced his case hope
less He lived over an hour after the
train containing his comrades pulled
out, it being held up under orders for
nearly an hour after the accident 1t
is said that the young man who lost
his life was perfectly sober
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
FEIMSTER FOR LEGISLATURE.
a Strong Ticket in Catawba-Con-
gresham Webb Speaks.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(Speclal TO News ana OBSERVER
Newton, N c., Sept. 5.-At the
large, enthusiastic Democratic conven-
ton held here today Walter c. Feim-
ster was nominated for the Legisla-
ture. He is one of Newton's leading
attorneys and a splendid campaigner;
Jesse w. Killian, sheriff; Jas. II. Nc
LELAND register of Deeds, were named
without opposition; also j. A. Rice,
coroner; j. f. Herman, surveyor; j. u.
Long, Silas Smyre, j. ID. Fisher, j. M.
Shuford and Q. M. Smith, commission
ers, We're nominated. There was a
lively contest over treasurer, there be-
ing eight candidates. William A. Day
was nominated on the sixth ballot
The Democratic victory will be great.
Congressman Webb spoke this
morning. His speech was especially
fine, strong on State and national is
sues, the feature being trusts and tar
iff, an ordinarily dry subject. but by
him made interesting, plain and con-
Vincing. He answered Republican
charges and made votes for the Demo-
cratic party in the county. There
were Populists and Republicans in the
audience.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
'IF I AM SO EARLY DONE FOR
Pray Tell Me What 1 Was Born For
They'll Sing i'm the Breezy Fall.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheboro, N. c., Sept. 5.-The Re-
publicans of Randolph county met at
the court house Saturday and nominal
ted the following ticket:
Senate. Wiley F. Talley; House, j.
M. Allen and DR.. w. S. Caddell; Sher-
iff, S. Elwood Free; Register of Deeds.
f. p. Hayes; Treasurer, c. j. Cox;
County Commissioners, c. Elwood
Staunton, j. III. Mcdaniel. E. G. Phil
lips; Surveyor, Sam Trogdon; Coroner,
DIR. d. Johnson.
The audience was addressed by Mr..
Douglas, Republican chairman of Gull
ford county, who recited the stereo-
typed peech of the party, and as
sailed the Watts law. saying that it
was a direct thrust at the country
people in the interest of the towns and
the Democratic party. There is no
chance for the election of the above
ticket, for our people want contin-
uation of our good county government
under Democratic rule.