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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-04

Q.-What Is the age OF aneld mousef
A year. And the age of hedge
hog is three times that Of mouse,
and the life OF dog is three times
that Of hedgehog, and the life Of
horse IL three times that Of dog, and
the life Of n man IN three times that Of
a horse, and the life Of n goose is three
times that Of man, and the life OF
swan is three times that Of goose.
and the life Of swallow is three
times that OF swan, and the life of
an eagle is three times that OF swal-
low, and the life OF serpent is three
times that Of an eagle, and the life Of
a raven IL three times that of SER
pent, and the life OF a hart IL three
times that Of a raven, and an oak
groweth 800 years and fadeth 500
philadelphia North American,
Sept. 10, 1903.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-04
GOATS AS THRASHERS.
Customs Practfced by

Picturesque Customs Practfced by
New Mexico Farmers.
The many sidedness of the domestic
goat as a contributor to the satisfac-
ton of human needs is perhaps less un-
derstood than the facts warrant. The
Importance of the goatskin in the
leather trade we all know about, and
most of us have heard that goats milk
is a staple article Of diet among some
peoples. But it takes a trip to New
Mexico, where herds Of these demo
cratic animals are an everyday feature
of the landscape, to make US acquaint-
ed with the fact that goats flesh Is
shipped east by the car load to do duty
as mutton chops, that goat horn is
material out Of which the ingenious
red man loves to fashion tobacco boxes
and that the live goat makes an ex-
cellent thrashing machine. In New
Mexico 1t is quite common to see
thrashing floor upon which wheat Is
being tramped out by a herd Of goats.
Such thrashing floors are made in
the open fields by plastering bit OF
ground with adobe mud, which dries
in the hot southwestern sun to the
hardness Of cement. Upon this the
ripened sheaves are spread. The goats
are then turned in and driven rapidly
round and round by shouting Mexicans
or Indians, the trampling CT the multi
tudinous little hoofs gradually shatter-
ing the grain out of the heads. When
all is considered beaten out the goats
are given a recess, and the drivers
pick up shovels and pitchforks and
start in to toss the broken straw and
the chaff high In the air. The wind
catches the light stuff in mfdair and
carries it away, while the grain, by
reason of its weight, falls to the ground
and is ready for the sack. These
thrashing customs, primitive as the
time of the pharaohs, form one Of the
most picturesque sights of agricultural
life in New Mexico, that easy going
land of wait bit" where in all the
United States time is cheapest and
hurry lis least known. = Philadelphia
Record
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-04

well worth study. When cat encoun-
tiers a strange dog the tail Immediately
assumes an upright position. the back
becomes highly arcIed. and the fur
stands out straight all over the body.
This sudden change dismays the dog,
who brings himself to a halt and the
two regard each other steadfastly.
But IL the dog should turn his gaze
away for n fraction OF a second there is
a swish and bound. and the cat has
disappeared over n fence or up tree.
Stimulated by the presence Of dog,
cats have been known to climb to such
heights that they were unable TO de-
scend the way they went up.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Death of Mr.. ]. ]. w. Mitchell.

Mr.. J J. w. Mitchell, who was iol m
erly resident OF this community, died
at his home near Lawrence In Edge
combe county, May 22nd.
Among other things, the Tarbcro
SoutherEer said:
"Mr. Mitchell was just sixty years OF
age and left widow, four sons and
three daughters to mourn their loss.
He was a good husband, father, neigh
Dor and friend. Was a faithful Con-
federate soldier, good farmer, and one
who will be greatly missed. His fami-
ly were devo:ed to him and vii! find it
hard to bear their loss, but their recol.
lection OF the great affection they al.
ways manifested towards him in life ls
a source of much comfort to them now
May his children find the long life
that is part of them who honor their
father and their mother.
"Mr. Mitchsll:.was buried on Monday
In the cemetery attached to the PRINT
tive Baptist church near Lawrence,
Elder Staten conducting the services.
"The large number Of those presen t
attested the esteem In which he was
held"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Burnette-House.

At the home of the brides father,
Mr.. F. NJ. House, who lives three miles
from Scotland Neck, on Wednesday,
June 8, at 2 o'clock p. M, Miss Minnie
House was married to MIR. Norman
Brunette, Elder Thomas Lawrence, of
Hamilton, performing the ceremony.
A large gathering of relatives and
friends of the families was present to
witness the marriage of this popular
young couple.
Miss Arena House, sister of the
bride, with Mr.. Sam Brunette, cousin
of the groom, attended the bride and
groom as the ceremony was being per-
formed.
After the marriage the party drove
to Hobgood where Mr.. and Mrs. Bur.
nett took the train for Conoho where
they will make their home.
The bride is the second daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. House and is a young
lady of many charms of life and is q
favorite with all her acquaintances.
The groom is a most industrious
young man of business relations, and
both haye host of friends and admir-
ers who wish them a long life and
much happiness.
The large collection of handsome
and valuable presents evidenced the
popularity of the bride and groom and
the high esteem in which they are
held in their community
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
A DAY IN WASHINGTON.

The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
spent day In Washington last week
and it is easy to cay that no town il
North Carolina has made better stride
In general progress tor the past few
years than Washington. Many hand
some brick buildings have been bull
and the town has wonderfully improv
ed both in the business and Residential
portions.
The truck farmers of that communi
ty are prospecting. With from three tt
Eve thousand barrels of potatoes beins
shipped daily at from three to foul
dollars per barrel, there is no causl
Why the farmers should not prosper
The buyers on the potato market art
numerous and it is not hard matter
for the farmers to dispose of their crops
Besides the potato crop they raise
other vegetables which they ship in
considerable quantities, such as cab.
bage and cucumbers.
We fell in with Sunday-echool pic.
MIC and enjoyed day out with them
very much. The happy party sailed
down the beautiful Tar for several
miles and went ashore at a beautiful
park and pavilion where they had fun
all day, bathing and frolicking gener.
ally, had good dinner together, re.
freshing shower of rain and a pleasant
trip back to town. It was the Baptist
Sunday-school and the writer is under
many obligations to the managers for
pleasant day.
The business men of Washington are
clever and courteous and the fare and
attention at the Hotel Louise is all
that one could ask.
We spent night as the guest of Mr..
NJ. A. Smith in the home of Mrs.
Blakely, and found most pleasant and
agreeable entertainment. Mr.. Smith
ia one OF the most popular young men
in Washington and every one has a
pleasant word for him.
We lett Washington, as We always
do, feeling like it must be great Joy
indeed to haye the pleasure Of living
amongst such people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
HEALTHY MOTHERS.

Mothers should always keep In good
bodily health. They owe 1t to their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight to
see mother, with babe in arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the
symptoms of a consumptive tendency
And Why should this dangerous condi-
ton exist. dangerous alike to mother
and child, when DR.. Boschee's German
Syrup would put stop to it at once
No mother should be without this old
and tried remedy il the houee-for It's
timely use will promptly cure any lung,
throat or bronchial trouble In herself
or her children. The worst cough OF
cold can be speedily cured by German
Syrup 80 can hoarseness and congest-
ion of the bronchial tubes. 1t max es
expectoration easy, and gives instant
relief and refreshing rest to the cough
Tracked consumptive. New trial bottles.
25c large size, 75c, at EFT. Whitehead
& Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
The Pretty Lights.

The electric lights haye been turned
on all over town and they show up
we'll. With some trimming of the
trees they now light the streets we'll
and Scotland Neck measures up with
the best towns in good lights.
The town authorities say that If pri-
vate homes and business houses will
take the lights literally the town can
be lighted even much cheaper than
was at fret supposed.
The lights are great improvement
over the old Oil lamps, and after tie
people get accustomed to the new ard
beautiful light it would take quite a
consideration, no doubt, to get them to
60 back to the old system of lights,
even though taxes are quite a bit
higher.
The town owns the plant, aud it ia
the part of every good citizen to en-
courage it's success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
After Twenty Years.

Mr.. Fred A. l4ewter who went from
this community twenty years ago was
here Saturday with his daughter, Miss
Erma, the guests of Mr.. w. A. Dunn.
Mr.. Lewter settled at Orlando, Fla,
and engaged in the real estate business.
He has made quite a success of busl-
ness there, having accumulated quite
a handsome little fortune.
He has sort of "side line," as the
drummers say, in fifty thousand-d
lar poultry farm, which was referred to
in these columns some time ago in q
review of an article which appeared in
the Southern Fancier.
MIR. Lewter's friends here we're glad
to see him. He Is enthusiastic about
Florida and talks interestingly of his
experience there. He has succeeded
by attending closely to the details OF
his BUSINESS and his example is worthy
the emulation of every young man who
would do likewise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Notice..

State OF North Carolina,
County of Halifax.
IL the Superior Court.
Dixie Morgan
vs.
Ellen Morgan.
To the defendant, Ellen Morgan:
Take notice that an action entitled
Dixie Morgan vs. Ellen Morgan has
been commenced in this court against
you.
The purpose of the same is to obtain
an absolute divorce from you for aban-
donment for two years prior to the 1s,
day of January, 1908, and for adulter,
committed with divers persons.
And the defendant Ellen Morgan is
required to he and appear before the
Judge of our Superior Court at court
to be held for the county Of Halifax, al
the court house in Halifax, on the 2nc
Monday before the LIST Monday in
September, 1904, aud answer or demuI
to the complaint which has been filed
in the office OF the clerk of the SUPERB
or Court for said county, and let the
defendant take notice that il she fails
to answer or demur to the complain,
within the time required by law, til.
plaintiff will apply to the court for the
relief demanded 10 the complaint.
This May 18th, 1904.
8. Nj. GARY,
5 26 At Clerk Superior Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
WELCOME 70 A NEW PASTOR.

Last Sunday Rev. G. T. Lun,pkin
the new pastor OF thu Bap,is. church
entered upon bis work and was furmal.
" welcomed by the church.
In the morning at 10 80 O'Clock, Dr.
R. NJ. johnson, on the part of the
Sunday schonl, extended a welcome
His remarks were well-t:med and ap
propriate. Rev. Mr.. Lumpk,n replied
In short and pleasing address.
At IL O'Clock DR.. r. T. Vann, presi
dent of the Baptist College Tor Women
Of Raleigh, preached a strong and able
sermon.
DR.. Vann is q favorite in Scotlar d
Neck. He was at his best Sunday and
the large congregation present greatly
enjoyed his able and helpful sermon.
At night there was no sermon bu,
the time was given up to recognition
services. DR.. Vann spoke words oil
welcome for the old pastors of the
church, and DR.. Hufham was to speak
for the church, but was too feeble t.
speak.
Rev. Mr.. Lumpkin, the new pastor,
responded to DR.. Vann's address and
DR.. Hufhan's remarks In a pleasing
and and impressive manner. He re-
ferred to the work of the Scotland Neck
church in the past but declared tina,
past attachments are not sufficient. H.
rang bugle call to the church TO rail-,
forces for etill greater work and declared
that with united and enthusiastic effor,
there will be still greater achievements
through the church for the salvation
of men and the glory Of God.
Mr.. Lumpkin has made quite fine
impression with the church as we'll a
upon the people of the town generally
1t was quite pleasant day through.
out for the Baptist people Of the town
and community, and those of other de
nominations or no denomination en-
joyed the day as we'll. MIR. Lumpkiu
received a warm welcome, expressed
grateful appreciation of 1t all, and en-
ters upon his work under most fayora.
ole circumstances.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Bold Robbery at Hobgood'

A.few nights ago some one entered
"a dining room of Rev. G. L. Merrell
Hohgocd and stole some very valua-
Ie articles. A trunk with some OF
[r. Merrell's wearing apparel bad been
laced in. the dining room and the thief
hrried away a new suit of clothes and
kher articles, besides quite a lumber
4 dining room utensils. Some spoons
here found on the outside, the robbers
bemlng to haye taken out more than
hey could handle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
"BoMBsHELL's" OBSERVATIONS

Mr.. Editor :-It seems to Us that GO
much ball playing on the streets is
dangerous aud should not be allowed
80 freely. AMI it looks like one more
good Ratchet grinding will about finish
up the beautiful shade trees IN town.
Don't trim them too close. You know
lots Of us town folks love the shade
mighty well and are awful!y afraid OF
the sunshine. And then you may
drive the robins and other song birds to
the woods to build their nests. Couldn' t
the guarly, scrubby knots lett on the
beautiful trees from trimming be
smoothed up little?
Let come steps be taken to get that
crazy woman off the streets, for her
manner of dress aud general looks are
too indecent to be tolerated. 1t does
seem that it is somebody's business to
have her cent off where she can be
better cared Tor.
And it should be somebody's bust
ness to try to stop the gambling in
Scotland Neck, which is not only a
common sin but violation of law and
a menace to good government. Now,
it YOU gamble, don't you think you
would better stop it now before you get
into trouble? The Law Is very rigid
on gambling. The lime to stop any
thing wrong is right NOW. Don't let
anyone take it for granted that the
community is dead, deaf and blind to
the fact that there is lot Of gambling
going on in Scotland Neck. Better
stop it now.
Some one has said that Scotland
Neck does not half do, or does not do
anything by halves. Well, 1t looks
like the electric lights are only run
half the night, and lot of the trees
are trimmed only on one side, making
Scotland Neck one-sided town-eyen
the trees are one-sided.
BOM3s1ELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Don't FORGET.

6lenn and Stedman both want to be
}vernor, but we want to sell you your
Dds and are offering special bargains
Dry day.
Don't forget the Reed Patent Leather
kfords for ladies-the best in town.
Don't forget the Stetson Hand Made
5oes-the best in town for $500 the
fr.
Don't forget the James Means Shoes
the best ever offered hers for $3.50
b So 90.
Don't forget that we have a full line
Summer Goats and Vests in Alpacas
Serges.
Don't forget that we carry in car
d lots Corn, Hay, Flour, Meal, Meat,
tton Seed Meal and Hulls and will
at jobbers prices.
EDWARDS & CO..
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16

&ONE OF THE PLEASING FEATURES
the services in the Baptist church
hnday was the sweet Eand beautiful
10 by Miss Lucy Vance.
IA PROPHET OF EvIL-A colored
Ian has been here this week prophe-
hing that on the 18th of August Nor
Blk and Wilmington and James City
iii be destroyed. Norfolk and VIII
Sington, he says, will be destroyed oy
Re and James City by water. He
Bid a meeting and addressed the col
led people Monday night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
WELDON, N. G.

". B. Corsets for sale by
III N. B. JcSEY.
eOR SALE CHEAP-A 2-seat Trap.
lit by A. Wrenn & Sons. Used a
times. N. B. JosEY,
700 bushels White Bone-dry Kiln
ID Corn, N. B. JOSEY.
Will sell under value two Top Bug
3 new, one Canopy Top Snrry new.
n B. JOsEY.
l25 barrels Virginia Ground Flour !;
D top just received none better.
N. B. JOsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
SUPERIOR COURT THIS WEEK.
AN ALARM CLOCK FOR 25c.

If you want to get up early and feel
good all day take Little Early Riser
or two at bed time. These famous lit
tie pills relax the nerves, give quiet
rest and refreshing sleep, with gentle
movement of the bowels about break
fast time. W.H.Howell, Houston, Tex,
says: early Risers are the best pill
made for constipation, sick headache,
biliousness, etc." Sold by E. T.Whlte-
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
DR.. Humans Work.

DID. Hufham has served the Bap-
tist church here for three months, while
the church was waiting the arrival oil
the pastor-elect, Rev. G. T. Lumpkin.
DR.. Hufham has preached with his
old-time yigor and has delighted the
church and the people. His coming
was benedlction and his work has
made fitting preparation in the COM
mnnity for the coming of Mr.. Lump
kin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Criminal Court Poceedlngs.

The criminal court docket for Hail.
fax was cleared last week.
One convict was sentenced to the
State prison for seven years and one
for two years. One was sentenced to
Jail Tor one year, three for ten months,
one for three months and five for one
month.
In a number of cases judgment was
suspended on payment Of costs. Tho
fines imposed and received amounted
to $1O4.51. This amount goes to the
public schools.
SUPERIOR COURT THIS WEEK.
Judge Fred Moore Is still holding
court in Halifax, and will continue
perhaps most OF this week. There are
some important cases before the court,
and it ls probable that all the cases
will not be reached.
Judge Moore is more of favorite
than ever with the people OF the coun-
ty. Everyone speaks of him as an
able and impartial judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
More Convicts on the Road.

The county convict force is still al
work on the roads leading from Scot.
land Neck. Work is being done this
week on the road to Roseneath. Aboul
a dozen new convicts have been added
this week from Halifax court last week
and a colored man who was tried be
fore DIR. Livermon Monday was sent to
the roads for thirty days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
DIR. Hyatt at Enfield.

DR.. II. 0. Hyatt, of Klnston, will be
at Enfield at the hotel July 11th,
18th and 18th, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, for the purpose of treating
diseases OF the eye and fitting glasses.
Those who are not able to pay a fee
will be examined free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
SULPHUR NATURES GREATEST
GERMICIDE.
A FREER USE OF IT Would SAVE
DOCTORS' BILLS.

A FREER USE OF IT Would SAVE
DOCTORs' BILLS.
Greater healing power can be had in
the privacy of the home by uslng HAM
COCKS LIQUID SULPHUR in the bath
than by journeying to the most famous
sulphur springs.
Greater benefits to the skin, clear
and more beautiful complexion can be
had by using the harmless HANCocK's
LIQUID SULPHUR for the toilet than by
the use of dangerous drugs and Co.'S
metics.
Liquid Sulphur cures dandruff, ecze-
ma, plmples, salt rheum, itch, hives,
erysipelas and all open sores. 1t is
natures greatest germlcide- Write to
Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co., Balti-
more, Md, for free booklet, or ask
your druggist TOR HANcocK's LIQUID
SULPHUR.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
|BOarders Wanted.

SUMMER BOARDERS WANTED.
ptel Southern, Boydton, Va, occupy
3 whole square of beautifully shaded
En. An ideal summer home, with
st-class accommodations. Excellent
ble, pure water, bright, comfortable
6oms. Hot and cold baths. Five
nndred feet above sea level. Terms
)asonable.
Fit W. T. DoDsoN, Prop.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16

For sick headache take Chamber
lain,s Stomach and Liver Tablets and
a quick cure is certain. For sale by E
T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
and Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
For Rent.

q shall haye for rent July LIST my
telling on Main street in Scotland
6ck. Four rooms besides dining
pm and kitchen. Good garden, fruit
u good water. J. A. PERRY,
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Cosey Hardware Go.

Bee our Window Screens. Best you
he seen.
JOsEY HARDWARE Co.
twentieth Century Screen Windows.
Icy stay In. You can slide them up
q down or take them out at will
ID only by
joey HARDWARE Co.
"a few Wonder Freezers left.
JOSEY HARDWARE Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
At HOHman'S.

Fine attractions for the ladies in
b Summer Goods, beautiful Embroid-
fies speciality.
Gents Furnishing Goods. Great
krgalns in Summer Clothing and I'm
brwear.
We are still headquarters for Zeig-
fs Shoes for ladies and Banniste,'s
Oes for men.
NJ. HOFFMAN & Bro.