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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
nHE CharlotteObsorver makes

THE CharlotteO Observer makes
L the following comments on
a freak newspaper: 1'The spec
tacle of a print-shop off the
railroad using a linotype ma
chine and a Hoe perfecting
press, capable of printing many
thousand copies per hour. is
presented at Moravian Falls, a
postoffice six miles from North
Wilkesboro, the nearest ship
ping point, and noted as the
home of The Yellow Jacket,
that unique bi-monthly period
ical published by R. Don Laws,
of which mention has hereto
fore been made. 1t is stated
that the paper now has a circu-
lation of 125 900 copies, extend
ing over the entire country. 1t
is Republican in politics and a
partisan of the most pronounc-
ed type. In the issue of Janu-
ary 5th, "A History of the Yel-
low Jacket appears, from the
pen of James Larkin Pearson,
and is an interesting narrative.
The editor of The Yellow Jack
at IS a native of Wilkes county
and a mechanical genius. The
yellow Jacket was started, on
a capital of a few dollars, IN
1898. and has doubled it's sub
scriDtion list every year since.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

some of these papers find it
hard to attend the meetings of
the editorial associations with
in the limit of their yearly con-
tracts. Personally, we have
nothing to complain of; we get
all the accommodation that's
coming, and all we want, but
we do not like the way it comes
to us. In other words, we
would like to be left free to
make our own arrangements
with the railroads for transpor-
tation, just as other men act
Independently in the manage
ment of their own business, and
not to be forced to conform to
the useless restraints of a pop
ulistic law, which, for some
strange reason, has found soil
in which to live and grow in
the Democratic party. Last
year while the editors of Vir-
ginia and Georgia went to the
national press association in a
solid car by the courtesy of the
railroads, North Carolina edi-
tors had to piece up their trans
portation as best they could.
This is the price of populistic
rule, and peanut legislation"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
Rules for Banking

Portland OreHonian.
Apropos of the recent bank robbery
at Cody, it may be OF interest to know
that most of the Wvomg banks display
the following sign:
Member American 6harpshooting
Association.
Patrons thinking an error has been
made are requested not to shoot the
cashier before investi CATION.
Strangers must enter the bank hold
ing their hands above their heads or
they will be fired on BY the staff.
Deposits of persons killed OH the
promises remain the property of the
bank.
The bank will not be responsible for
lost guns or bowie knives.
Patrons desirous of keeping In prac-
tice are requested to shoot the pens
from the clerks hands and to leave the
cashier undisturbed.
Persons desirous of transacting busi-
ness quickly will please remember that
shooting out the lights tends to delay
rather than hasten the work of the
staff.
Undertakers-This bank will not be
responsible for the funeral bills OF per-
sons killed by the staff in the course of
business
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
t t t t
A Freak Newspaper.

The Yellow Jacket has an cleo
trio light plant of it's own, To-
Gated right in the Office, and at
night the building is beautiful
ly illuminated by electricity.
The editors residence, a few
hundred yards away, is also
lighted from the same source.
The office is connected by tele-
phone with all the surrounding
country, and it also has a sys-
tenn of house phones for the
convenience of the employees.
A series of electric bells, oper-
ated by push buttons, also adds
to the convenience of the en-
ployes in calling each other
while at their posts of duty.
Last year a linotype was in
stalled and now a Hoe press,
using stereotype plates, is in
operation, and it is stated that
san issue of the paper, which
kept the three smaller presses
grinding away for a solid two
weeks, can now be turned off
on this press in less than a day
There are numerous freak pub
locations in various parts of
the country, but it is doubtful
if any ever attained the popu-
larity of this Wilkes county
journal, which probably has
the widest circulation of any
Daper in the South. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
SCOTLAND NECK @. THURSDAY JANUARY 3Is~,
The VILLAGE Doctor.

| Evelyn Whiteomb, in Youth'4 Companiea.
stood before the mound OF eatth@
The summons came too late to say
A last goodbye to his dear clay-
And read this tribute to his worth
"Here lies q man who could forgive;
His heart was great his purse was small !;
For 10 he freely gaye his all
He spent himseif that We might live"
Tho years roll back, and I, again
A boy, am trudgln9 through the snow
The east-wind stings, my steps lag slow !;
Just then q gruf voice calls, "Hello!
Get In and have . ride" )" 60
Right by the schoolhouse through the
glen. So
He takes long ride Just for me;
I know 1t now, and cannot say
How much 1t helped me on the way;
For many and many q bitter day
We crowded In tho doctors sleigh
A shelter, comforting as free.
That day I fell and broke my arm,
When Jim and were in tho NOV;
The doctor camel see him now,
With kindly eyes, and, STEADY Howe !
Don't move, or / may do you HARM"
They wore his children to the end
The village folk, his only kin
A widowed cousin ho took in
To shield from want; she since had
heon
His caretaker and truest friend.
There's scarce . homo in all the Glen
That has not felt the kind caress
His presence gave, to heal, and bless
With cheerful talk, that mono might
guess
How his heart ached for our distress-
His like we shall not sec again.
When did he rest? No specters grim
We're winters chill, or summers heat
Darkness or storm ; wind, rain or sleet,
Nor weariness could stay his feet
IT some poor soul had need of him.
They saw him fall, but did not know
And then, one day, he fell asleep;
They laid him here, our hearts will
keep
His memory green, and mono may
weep;
For, he at rest, would have 1t 10.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Tar Heels Rank With the Best.

IN his inaugural address Gov
l. ernor Glenn said: <sIt is
said we can often Judge a
States progress by it's schools,
it's roads and the morals of it's
people. Tested by such a rule
our State has recently made
most rapid progress, but still
very much remains to be ac-
complished. In efficiency of
teachers, improvement in school
facilities and the length of the
school term, our educational
interest has been greatly inn
proved and every boy and girl
given a chance to acquire the
kind and character of educa-
tion they most need. Still, the
lamented fact remains that
North Carolina is next to the
most illiterate State in the
Union, and this alone should
stimulate us to renewed exer-
tions to lift the clouds of ignor-
ance which surround and hang
over u.s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Commenting on Governor
Glenn's utterance, the Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot says:
"This arraignment may be
true in the sense that the pro-
portion of illiterates to literates
is great, but here the unfavora-
BILE comparison ceases, for the
educated people of the State of
North Carolina will rank favor
ably with the educated people
of any State in the Union, or
with the people of any other
country for that matter. The
State of North Carolina has ad-
vanced and is advancing rapid
ly along both educational and
commercial lines, and her great
natural resources are being de-
veloped by the brain and ener-
gy Of her people. The State of
North Carolina and her people
have reason to congratulate
themselves upon the splendid
showing the Old North State
has made and is making"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
Prosperity In the Homes.

Winston Journal.
There are come folks who base their
ideas of the prosperity OF the country
on the fact that there is more money
-ln the savings banks.
That is prosperity all right, and fru-
gal;ty and care for the future, and the
old age that surely comes.
But there is another kind of prosper
ity.
The average American is better to
himself and family than ever before.
He has put some money into the bank, ),
and he is probably now planning tor a
a home of his own instead of remain-
Ing a renter. And he has purchased
more comforts and good things to cat
than ever before. He has put some of
his surplus into good clothing, not only
tor himself, but for his wife and chill
dren.
In fourteen years tho population has
increased 81 per cent.
The increase in imports OF trop!-
cal and subsropical products, which
are used by manufacturers or go to
supply the people with food and drink
show a much greater increase than the
population increase.
More silk is worn In America than
ever before. In 1880 the consumption
OF coffee was eight pounds per head.
Now 1t is twelve pounds; there Is 4
large per capita increase In the con-
sumption Of sugar, teas and spices.
The life of the average American by
birth or adoption is happier contains
more comforts and privileges than any
other nationality.
The result of better feeding and
clothing and housing must show in tho
development. of the race.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
TONIC TO THE SYSTEM.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
Pills. They do not weaken the stom-
ach, Their action upon the system IL
mild. pleasant and harmless. Bob
..doore, Of lafayette, Ind, says: "No
use talking, DeWitt's Little EARLY Ris-
era do their work. All other pills
Iihaye used gripe and make me sick in
the stomach and never cured me. De-
Witt,s Little Eally Risers proved to Be
the long sought relief. They are SIM
nlv nerfect." Persons travelling find
little Early .Risera the most reliable
rarnedy 20 carry with them. if3eld b.
Er. Whitehead 4 Co. 80
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERIC A
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Whit rs
by Using Pe-ru-na.

"After n man has lived in the vorIL
as long as I have, he ought to hsvo
found out great many things - r&-
per:ence. 1 think Ii. We done 50. !.
Zone OF the things I have. I'D
out to my entire satisfaction iti.
proper thing for ailments fhs .a:~s
due directly 10 tire effects {. ~:
climate. For us years ! ':,s
withsfoOd the Ci,aHgesh!e c!.i,..c
of the United States. !
IL have always been n very H., I;Ev
man, but Of course subject to tic .i:tlo
affections which are due to d.. =
changes in the climate and temper ..:s.
During ny long life l have KIN ~" :.
great many remedies for coughs, .oils
and diar:.lp
GAS fer Dr.. Harfr,an's re- c:.y
PeruEa, IAave fOGEd il TO IL. ttsc
best, If net the only, reIz:tc -1:--
edy for E;cse affections. Il las
teer my standby for mary :, .srs,
and attribute my good heaM and
extreme Oid age 10 fhiS rcn :.fy.
"It exactly meets all my re ire
meEts. 1t protects n,e from thu evil
effects Of sudden changes; it keel tne
in good appetite; it gives ,,c sire gih:
it keeps my blood in good circ,l ION.
have coac to rely upon il aimo c:i-
tircly for the many little thing f,r
which l need medicine.
"Whcn ep;dcm;cs Of Ia grippe Grst
began to make their appearance II this
country was sufferer from th!. dis
case.
~ had several long sieges IN
the Cric. At first I did 1of K :ow
that PcrUca WIS a remedy l0r
this disease. Whc.7 ] Ec:-a haf
IA grippe was epidemic catar Z, I
tried Perura for la grirpe ind
foUcG Il 80 be just the :hing."
IL later letter dated January3! 1909,
Mr.. Brock writes:
81 am we'll and feeling as well as
have for years. Tho only thing hat
bothers me is my sight. If coul see
better ! could walk all over the arm
and it would do me good. 1 wou.. not
be without Peruna."
Yours truly,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
Why he Remained Home.

Model Husband (boastfnlly)-- .'es.
gentlmen, I've been married ten y rs
and never spent a night away h,n
homo yet.
Doubling Thomas--Large and il tSr-
esting family, oh?
'Oaly three OF Us
"Have one chilli, eh?
"No the other is my wifs's moth r."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
CURED HIS MOTHER OF kHEU.
MATISM.

"My mother has been a sufferer fol-
many years from rheumatism, says w.
H. Howard of Husband. Pennsylvania.
At times she was unable to move at all
while at all times walking was painful
We presen ed her with bottle of Cham
brlaln,s Pain Balm and after q few appli-
cations she decided 1t was the most won
derful pain relleyer she bad ever tried, in
fact she Is never without 1t and now is at
all times able to walk. An occasional
application uf Pain Balm keeps away
the pain that she was formerly troub-
led with" For ssie by all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH RENE
DY THE BEST MADE.

"In my opinion Chamberlain's g Cough
Remedy Is the best made for colds, says
Mrs. Cora Walker, of Porterville, Cali
fornia. There Is no doubt about it's
being the best. No other will cure q
cold 90 quickly. No other is 90 sure q
preventive of pneumonia. No other ie
90 pleasant and safe to take. These are
good reasons why itshould be preferred
to any other. The fact is that few peo-
ple are satisfied with any other after
ones having nsed this remedy. FOz
sale by. all Dru9gtsts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
lM,v~s, Mzeeh

For . free book on catarrh, ad rcss
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columb %.
II you do not derive prompt and lis.
factory results from the use OF Pc, IA,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, givi :,
full statement of your case and ho ai!l
be pleased to give you his valuabl, aG.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, rrcsidcI of
Tie Hartman Sanitariu;n, Coli ~.
Ohio
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
THE SECRET OF aLUCro:


Forty million bottles of Auu.t
Flower sold in the United States 81 ne
since its Introduction And the &c.
mand for it is still growing. Isn't has
a fine showing Of success? DON il
prove that Angus: Flower has had IN.
falling success in the cure of ind .cs.
ton and dyspepsia-:he two gre. 'es,
enemies Of health and bapp,r -!
Does it not afford the bset evid, ace
that August Flower is sure sre,.iii.,
for all stomach and intestinal disoid r. 4!
that 1t has proved itself the bes' tl
ell liver regulators? August Fl, ~sr
has a matchless record Of over thl y.
five years In curing the ailing mil! lis
of these distressing complalnts-a &c
cess that is becoming wider In its So pc
every day, at home and abroad, as lie
fame Of August Flower spreads. al
hottles, 25c; regular siz., 75c. ~
= .le nv F.. T.. Whitehea'' o r..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
STOMACH TROUBLES AND con.
STIPATION.

"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are the best thing for stomach
troubles and constipation I have ever
sold," says ]. r. Cullman, a druggist
at PottervlIle, Mich. They sre easy to
take and always give satisfaction. l
tell my customers to try them and II
not satisfied to come back and get their
money. We have never had COM
plalnl." For sale by all rruggis's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Gov. Pennypacker OF Pennsylvania,
continues to think freedom OF the
press is unnecessary in this county.
Penuypacxer will meyer be able to for
give tho newspapers tor discovering
his lltfleness-Chicago Record Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
NO MORE STOMACH TROUBI Z.

NJ NUKE OlOM ACH lROO b1 =,
All stomach trouble is removed /
the use OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
gives thu stomach perfect rest by d
gesting what you eat without /,
stomach,s aid. The food builds II, h
body, the rest restores the stomaca ,
health. You don't have to diet ~
self when taking KodoI D,sp, ~
Cure. j. D. Ersklne, OF Allen i',
Mich, says: II suffered heartburn -.
stomach trouble for some time. "
sister.in-law had the same trouble ~
was not able to eat for six weeks. n
lived entirely en- warm water. I t.
taking two bottles of Kodol Dyspe 81
Cure che was entirely cured. She 30
eats heartily and is In good health
am glad to say Kodol gave me ins an
relief Sold by f. L. Whitehead 6 C'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
FD'roEs leisure FouRs'.
OBSERVAT TIONS OF PASSING EVENTS.
Newspaper Reporters.

nHAT was a high compliment
a Governor Aycock paid the
men in Raleigh just
before he left for his home in
Goldsboro. He said that dur
ting his four years stay in Raj
eigh as Governor of North
Carolina the newspaper report
ers had never given to the pub
lie anything concerning his
work and administration which
he did not wish given. He
said they have been in close
touch with him and to them is
due much for the aid the news
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
SPEEDY RELIEF

A salve that heals without a scar ie
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. No
remedy effects such speedy relief. It
draws out Inflammation, soothee, cools
and heals all cuts. burns and bruises.
A sure cure for Piles and skin disease =.
DeWitt's is the only Witch HszeI
Saive. Beware OF counterfeits. they
are dangerous. Sold by E. T. White
head G Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
SPOILED HER BEAUTY.

Harriet Howard, OF 200 w. 34th st.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes !:
II had Salt Rheum or Ec1ema for
years, but nothing would cure it, until
j usod Buckjens Arnica Salvo." A
ouick and sure healer for cuts, burns
and sores 35c at e. T. WhitaheaA :
sCot drug stQre. -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
COUGHS AND COLDS.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary
.ornl.,nts that are durable are quickly
cured by Ono Minute Cough Cnre.
Clears the phlegm. draws out tho IN
a.,rrre,ton and heals and sOOthes the
.aected PARTS, strengthsns tho june.,
-.rda of uneumonla. Harmles ana
,.i.s..rt 49, s. tako. Sold by =. T.Whiee-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

have eloped with two red-heaedd RS
should have driven away In e. cil
drawn by six white horses -Hor ;oIl
Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

A New Jersey preacher advises
young women never to marry a man
until they know his past. What most
concerns young women who marry is
the young man. future.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

papers have given him in max
ing his administration success
full. And when one comes to
think of it carefully, the world
generally is under great obli-
cations to newspaper reporters
and editorial writer's. They
exercise much more influence
than they are sometimes credit
ed with, and they are the most
tolerant and big-hearted peo-
pie on earth. They are a clever
set generally, although now
and then you may find one that
should be counted out of this
number.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Honesty is the best policy, but he
who is governed by that maxim Is not
an honest man.-Whately.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

DR.. Chadwick now threatens to write
a book. He had better begin on 4
check book and keep his family tc-
esther Newport News Times Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
IN THE MERRY sPRINGr1ME

In the merry springtime the festive
malaria microbe goeth forth determln-
ed to colonlze every human organism
Ii this arch-foe has invaded your svs-
tenn allow as to suggest Rydale's Tonic.
This remedy trees the blood from ma
laria micsobee, eliminates poisonous
mstter from the system, strengthens
the nerves, and restores robust health.
Rydale's Tonic is guaranteed.-E. T.
Whitehead & 20.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

| from the grave OF General Andrew
Jackson, which has been carried by him
ever since. Mr.. Brock is a dignified old
gentleman, showing few signs OF de-
crcpi:ude. His family Bi.,le is etill pre-
! served, and it shows that the date of his
Lirth was written lis years ago.
Surely a few words from this remarka-
BILE old gentleman, who has had lis
years of experience to draw from, would
be interesting as we'll as profitable. A
lengthy biographical sketch is given of
this remarkable old man In the Waco
.i'i1nes-Hera;d, December 4, 1893. "A still
more pretentious biography Of this, the
oldest living man, illustrated with
a dcs:'.le column portrait, was given the
readers OF the Dallas Morning News,
dated December II, 1899, and also the
icago-Times Head Of same date.
This ccntcnarian is all ardent friend OF
Pcruna, having used it many years.
In speaking Of his good health and
extreme old a-c. MIR, Brock saws:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
cHAMBERLAIN,s COUGH RENE
DY ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS.

The fault of giving children medi-
cine containing injurious substances. IS
sometimes moro disastrous than the
disease from which they are suffering.
Every mother should know that Cham
herlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly
ssie for children to take. It contains
nothing harmful and for coughs, colds
and Group 10 unsurpassed. For sale BY
ali DruaRlsto.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Born before the United States
was formed
Saw ~ Presidents efec1ed.
Pe-ru-na has protected him from,
all sudden changes.
Veteran of four wars.
Sh0d q horse when 80 years DID,
Always conquered the grip with
PenUna.
Witness in q land suit at the age
OfHO years.
Believes Peruna the Greatesf
remedy of the age for catarrhal
} diseases.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Ia A & ALBION DUNN,
w. ATToRNEYS-AT
SCOTLAND NECK, n. c..
Pr C ice wherever their services are
required.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Ask your druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1905
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

ISAAC BROCK, citizen of N:cLen
l. nan county, Texas, has lived fr 1l5
years. For many years he resided a;
Bosque Falls, eighteen miles west Of
Waco, but now lives with his son-in-law
st Valley Mills, Texas.
A short time ago, by request, Uncle
Isaac came to Waco and sat for his pic
ture. In his hand he had a stick Gu
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19

Attorney and Counselor at Law,
HALIFAX, n. G.
Money Loaned on farm Lands.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-01-19
PROFESSIONAL.

EOHN G. DANIEL,
y Attorney -aI-Law,
HALIFAX, N. G..
Practices wherever his services are
required. Special attention given to
collections and prompt returns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-02
JACKSONVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Puffer OF Canandaigua,
y. Y, are visiting Alonzo Coats.
Mrs Betsey Ann Ball Of North Adams
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Butterfield
Fred Coats had a birthday party which
came as surprise to him last Friday
evening.
Misses Velma Canedy and Lottie Stet-
son visited in Easthampton, Mass, a few
days recently.
\ number OF old soldiers and others
from Halifax passed through here Me
mortal day on their way to the services
in Nottingham.
Nottingham was fortunate this year in
having as Memorial day orator. Rev. +.
7. Mathison OF Brattleboro. and his re-
marks We're well received.
The Memorial day exercises which
were held at the other part Of the town
this year. proved a great success. All
OF the schools had appropriate exercises
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Taylor OF Brattle-
boro were In town last week and visited
the order Of Eastern Star, which Mrs.
Taylor assisted in instituting three years
ago.
Sanford Plumb OF North Adams came
over visiting and with Ralph VIM OF
Halifax went TO Somerset and caught %
pounds of trout in two days with the as
sistance of a man from Searsburg.