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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26


Dangerous? Difficult to drive? Not a
brt Of it, my boy, A cool head and any
idiot can drive one after seeing it done
once"
did not stop to think whether had
the necessary cool head. l was under
Weiiudas thrau and remembered only
her eager words: I'D give anything
70 30 for a run" took the fatal plunge.
viii you come for a ride with me?"
! asked. and my heart sank with fore
boding as | uttered the words.
You darling old thing" cried Me-
linda, joyfully. I'D no idea you could
drive Won't Phoebe be wild! Just
lit to tear her hair. 1t will be lovely"
So gu Thursday we went down to Mr.
Farley's. Melinda having dressed i'll ap-
proved motoring costume, her head be-
jug swathed in an impenetrable dark
Glue veii
To my surprise Charley and Phoebe
we're already at the depot looking at a
motor car, and l noticed that Melinda's
costume was an exact copy of PhOebes.
Going for ride, dear?" asked Me-
linda. innocentiy. How strange! SO
are We"
Why. l told you We were going to
scarborough to-day" protested Phoebe
when | was showing you my costume.
Don't you remember"
NO; did you? | had quite forgotten
1t, replied Melinda. Isn't it funny
we are going to scarborough, too
wonder who'll get there first. Ifancy we
shall"
This was said with aggrayating con-
fidence and was a distinct challenge.
Obi" said Charley, turning to me.
rs it TO be a race? You had better pre-
pare yourself for a hot time, then, old
man. and we may as we'll settle who's
to pay the police fines"
Il never go against the law of the
land" I said, reproyingly, as l tried to
catch Melinda's eye. But she persist
emily avoided me, so at last l drew her
TO the far end of the shed.
Don't you think that we had better
choose another route and go to Benbor-
3ugh some other timer" | began. But
Melinda turned on me like tigress.
GCNdAOs buS AC1SSAS
I'VE are going to scarborough to-day,
and we are going to start just in front
Of them. We are going to keep in front
all the way. even if we get fined. If you
let them pass us I'll steer the car myself
and perhaps smash it up and theirs, too.
will. If you don't go now I'll never
speak to you again, never! / mean
what / say"
fGe cars were being pushed out and
Phoebe and Melinda were following
them closely, Charley held back, and
for a moment l thought that he, too
dreaded the contest
Don't you wait for me, old man." he
said, with an aggressively self-confident
grin on his face I'm going to light
up. reckon l can give you start and
catch you in five minutes, anyhow"
Ii Charley had not said that all might
have been well. As it was, my "cool
head was fast DESERVING me and his
words and manner put my back up and
made me feel as if would almost like
70 contest the road with him.
AT that moment Phoebe's voice fioatec
10 from outside.
DO come along, Charley" she called
aagriIy, 'or the day will be gone"
Hurry up, Reginald" came Melinda:
voice, sWeetly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Sana rate the Sexes.

1t is the height of foolishness to al
low the male birds to run with the
hens during the fall and winter
months unless eggs are wanted for
Matching. It should be remembered
that an unfertilized egg is dead mat
ter, while a fortified one contains a
life-germ that is ready to take on ami
NAL existence as soon as the proper
conditions are furnished. Even at a
low temperature of 80 degrees fer
tilted egg will begin to decay long be-
fore an unfertilized one would show
the least change. Keep the males and
females separate-Commercial Poul-
trY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26

ness sleeplessness, melancholy, "all-
gone and "want-to- be-left-alono' feel
inGs, they should remember there is one
tried and true remedy.
The following letters cannot fail TO
bring hope to despairing women.
Mrs. Fred Seydel, 412 N. Saith Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pin1ham:-
81 was in very serious condition when l
wrote to you for advice. Ihad serious womb
and ovarian trouble and could not carry
child to maturity, and was advised that an
operation was my only hope OF recovery. L
could not bear to think of going to the hospi-
tai, so wrote you for advice. did as you in
structed me and took Lydia E. Pmkham's
Vegetable Compound; and / am not only
well woman to-day, but have beautiful baby
girl six months old. l advise all sick and
suffering women to write you for advice, an
you have done SO much for me-"
Miss Ruby Mushrush, of East
Chicago, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
81 have beena great sufferer with Irregular
menstruation and ovarian trouble, ana ABOUT
three months ago the doctor, after using the
X-Ray on me, said had an abcess on the
ovaries and would have to have an operation
My mother wanted me to try Lydia g. Fink7
hams Vegetable Compound as last resort,
and it not only saved mo from an operation
but made me entirely we'll"
Lydia e. Pnkham's Vegetable Conn
pound at once removes such troubles.
Refuse to buy any other medicine, for
you need the best.
Mrs. Pinl1ham invites all sick women
to write her for advice, Her advice and
medicine have restored thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
lpOund Succeeds Where Others Fail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
FOWLS FOR MARKET.
The Plan Which Is Most in Favor
with Those Who Ship
Hundreds.

While the main consideration to the
consumer is that the fowl should be
reasonably plump and properly picked,
the large city merchants demand GER
tain things in the way of packing
which the poultry raiser must carry
out if he would be successful in such
markets. One of the things is that
the fowls be shaped" before they are
packed, and while this process makes
a form that is not particularly pleas
Il g, it is, perhaps, better than the mis-
shapen fowls which would result If
they were placed in boxes or barrels
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
An Orchard Windbreaks

II were TO give my advice 20 young
farmers, it would be to attend to three
things when they first enter upon the
business of filling land. Plant wind
breaks, have a. good supply of pure
water and attend to the question Of
storage The windbreak is Of grow
ing Importance, because our forests
are SO rapidly being destroyed. In %
years more the original forests will be
practically gone. The windbreak
makes orcharding possible where
without it it would be impossible
Farm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
All He Cared For.

Mrs. Hingso aWoke suddenly.
joint"
'WhatdoyouWant?" sleepily.
"There's burglars in the house.
LET 'em burgle."
you're a coward. They'll steal all
the silver"
"Um-um."
They'll take my jewels"
"All right"
Silence for moment
"John!"
Cant you let me sleep?"
"They aren't in the dining-room, In
an awful voice, "they are in the cellar
stealing the wine"
''What?" leaping out of bed "The
scoundrels! Where's my revolver?'-
Smiths Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Raspberry for Honey.

If there is any one plant that will
pay to raise for honey alone, it is rasp-
berry, especially the red kind. The
quantity of honey yielded by it is great,
and for quality it is at least equal to
any ever tasted. 1t stands in rank all
by itself. But when we add to these
desirable characteristics the great
abundance of refreshing fruit 1t pro-
duces, and on almost any soil, we may
say it certainly deserves all the atten-
ton it gets. This seems to be the
opinion on the other side OF the ocean,
too.-Gleanings in Bee Citure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Fox Breeders Are stockmen.

Fox breeders must now be consid.
cred stockmen, for whether the stock
is wild or tame. the commercial idea is
the same. Elijah Norton, Dover's fox
breeder, recently shipped pair of
silver gray foxes to Mr.. NJ. H. Ber-
trand, of Houghton, Mich. A red fox
OF Mr.. Norton's breeding was also sent.
Mr.. Norton has sold several pairs OF
silver grays for $500 per pair.-Mains
Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Not So Bad.

Hi Tragerdy-Your show didn't do
very we'll in that town.
Lowe Com rdy-O! it might have
been worse.
why, heard they greeted you with
eggs and"
"Yes, but the eggs were fresh. -
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
STIRRING COOKED FOODS.
A Homemade Device Which May Be
Readily Made at But a
Small Cost.

Where more or less foo dior stock is
cooked, some handy way Of stirring it
ought to be devised. OF course, the old.
fashioned ladle, or the great wooden
spoon, is always available, but if the
quantity is large. to use these instru-
ments means aching arms and shout
ders. A stirrer which Will save much
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Mule Statistics.

There are 2,757,916 mules in the
United States, valued at s217, 532 1892.
Texas is the leading state in the mule
industry, with 399,018, and Mississippi
second, with 211,444, and Missouri
third, with 2O2,8S8 mules. South Caro-
lima is credited with 195,204. The
United States leads in this great ami
NAL industry The average value OF
mules is given at 1888, against $67.93
for horses.-Exchange
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
A Woman's Logic.

An angry woman, after beating her
husband and knocking him down at
Broadway and Thirty-third street yes
terday, denounced him as a brute. .
Another example of feminine logic, re-
marks the New York Sun
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Snec;al Harness Room.

The more careful owners OF horses
and equipments have a special room
for the harnesses, where they may be
kept from both ammonia gas and IRON
dust This room should be near the
horses, to prevent carrying the har-
masses back and forth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Job Insured.

Just before he left the pension Of
fee Commissioner Ware was asked for
a recommendation by a Waterman.
This is what Ware wrote: Dear
Jackson: If you are not in Heaven
when l get there I'll fix it to have you
transferred. Chicago Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
Dangerous Duel.

The Deroulede-Jaures opera bouffe
French duel had more dangerous fea-
lures than is common in such affairs
Both principals arrived on the scene in
automobiles .-Brooklyn Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26

"Well," said the warm advocate OF
cremation, "Td have you know that ere
nation is a live subject. You can be
dead sure of that!"-Y onkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26

Sweet 10 is famous, to be sure, but il
is the average woman's twenty-ifth birth
day, perhaps, that is most celebrated
puCk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26

10000 Plants for Ice.
This is remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26

There is nothing in which we take a
greater personal interest than the things
that tend to our observation-disclosures.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
"a "a %

Salzer Seeds have a national reputation
as the earliest, finest, choicest the eartE
plant and seed catalog, together witt
enough seed to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1000 rich, juicy Turnips,
1000 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in
duce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT 16o POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them 26c in postage, they
will add to the above big package of the
earliest Sweet Corn on earth-Salzer's
Fourth of July-fully 10 days earlier than
Cory, Peep O. Day, etc, etc. K. IL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-01-26
TRADE AND INDUSTRY.


Lydia E. Pkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where 0sFS Fa
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Resolutions for a Veteran.

Mack Drew, a native of Halifax
county, entered the service OF the Con
federate States in 1861, was member
of Co. B, Captain John G. Whitaker
First North Carolina Cavalry, as pri-
vate in the company. He served
throughout the war, was a gallant SOL
dier and gained the confidence Gf his
officers and fellow privates. After the
war he returned home and led a quiet
and honorable lie until he was called
by our Heavenly Father to his future
home. Therefore in memory of our
old comrade and friend we, the mem
bers of Buck Kitchin Camp of Confed.
crate veterans,
Resolve that while we bow to the
will of Him who doeth all things we'll
we can but lament the death of ou1
old comrade aud friend.
Resolved that our comrades are en-
Joined to emulate the virtues OF Mack
Drew.
Resolved that copy Of these resolu-
tions be entered by the secretary upon
the minutes of this Camp and a copy
be sent to THE COMMONWEALTH for
publication.
R. g~ILS H: Smith 1na,r1. ,,,rr Committee.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
of Our People and Other Folks.

Mr.. S D Hancock, OF Weldon, was
here Tuesday.
Mr.. Joe Gotten has accepted posi-
t!on In Norfolk.
Mrs. Green of Warrenton, hes been
Oh visit to Mrs. w. T. Tyler.
Mrs. G. F. Burroughs has returned
from visit to her parents at Ayden.
Maj. Jno B. Neal returned this week
from business trip to WILLIAMSON.
Mr.. Cobb, of Greenville, was here
Friday, the guest OF Mr.. A. Mcdowell.
Mr.. r. s. Neal, of Burlington, is
here visiting his father, Maj. J. B.
Neal.
Mrs. T. B. Slade, Of Hamilton, b as
been here this week visiting Mrs. w.
T. Tyler.
Rev. G. T, Lump pkin is this week as
slstlng In a meeting in the Baptist
church of Wilson.
Mr.. ]. A. Perry returned Monday
from visit to his son, Mr.. J. ,. Perry,
at Roanoke Rapids.
Mr.. Asbpy Dunn came home from
Wake Forest this morning on account
of his fathers illness.
Mr. D. P. Weeks, of Rosemary, spent
some DAYS here last week visiting his
father, Mr.. G. G. Weeks.
Mr.. J. D. B.ggs, OF Williamson,
spent day here last week, visiting
his brother, Mr.. N. Biggs.
Mr.. M. D. Allsbrook, of Weldon,
came down some days ago to spend
some time with his sons and other rel
atives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, OF Tar
boro: spent some days here this week
visiting the family of Mr.. q. NJ. White
hurst.
Mr. B. D. Tomkinson who has been
here several days doing work for the
Electric Light Plant left Tuesday for
Norfolk.
DIR. J. D. Biggs and wife. of Will
liamston, came up to see Mr.. w. A.
Dunn, Mrs. Biggs' father, who has
been sick again for some days.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Shields went to
Tarboro some days ago where Mrs.
Shields entered Plttman Hospital for
treatment. Her friends will be glau
to learn that she is improving.
DR.. B. F. Arlington, of Go!dsboro,
specialist in dentistry, spent two days
here last week treating some special
cases. DIR. Arlington, besides being
great dentist and quite successful as
a specialist, is most accomplished
and charming gentleman. OF his work
here we shall write again.
Mr. J. G. Meekins has moved to
Washington, D. G.. He will travel for
A large law book concern In thiladel-
phla, and live in Washington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Meekins have lived in Scotland
Neck more than year and they haye
made many friends who regret to see
them leave, ard who wish them we'll in
heir new location. They are accom-
plished people and will make friends
wherever they go.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

The frosts of Sunday and Monday
nights did great damage to gardens
and truck fields throughout the State.
APPROACHING INVITA-
tions have been received to the mar.
riage Of Miss Emma Harrington, OF
Greenville, to Mr.. John l.. Hooker, OF
Scotland Neck, April 26, 1905.
LIKES THE SOUTHERN AGR1CULruRIsT
One of our lady subscribers who gets
the Southern Agrlculturst as a
premium whites that she likes the
paper very much. Only short time
remains in which our readers can GET
this premium. Pay up your subscrip-
ton dues to date, pay a dollar In ad
vance and you will get The COMMON
WEALTH another year and the South
ern Agriculturist twice month free.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Letter to J. N. Savage.
Scotland Neck. N. c..

Dear Sir: When you can buy paint
for less than Devoe don't; save your
money.
Mr.. Aaron Higgins, Plainfjed, N. j.,
always used Is gallons OF paint for his
house Devoe took IL.
Mr.. Ezra Rathmell, Wllliamsport,
Pa always used IL !; Devoe took 6.
Mr.. Burt Young, Girard, Pa, always
used gallon for certain rooms; took
'1alf as much Devoe.
Mr.. Nathaniel Farber, Canton, N. Y,
bought II Devoe used less than 6.
You can always buy paint for less
than Devoe don't; save your money.
The wearing counts the same way
and doubles the difference.
The cost of painting is by the gal
lon. Weak paint costs most most
gallons.
Yours truly
II F. w. DEvoE & Co.
E. T. Whitehead & co. sell our paint.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Haven Belle Burned.

The Haven Belle, a steamer belong
ing to the Norfolk and Southern rail-
road, and for many years running up
the Roanoke river to the State farm
aear TlIlery, was burned near Edenton
few days ago. Capt. T. w. Tillery's
friends will be sorry to bear of the less.
The Haven Belle was the boat which
Capt. Tillery ran on the Roanoke for
many years, and he still had the over
sight OF the boat since his promotion
by the Norfolk and Western two years
ago.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
They Ship it tor "Long Swsetenlng.

ney snip II TOT LONG SWsetenlng.
Some days ago Revenue Officer r J
Lewis, Of LiItleton, was here and he
gave account of finding bottled whis
key, brandy and the like shipped to a
person at Hobgood for syrup. The
was from we'll known firm
IN Richmond aud was marked syrup
Various snb:erfuges have been resorted
to in many places to conceal the stuff,
but not often has the "ardent" been
caught up with under the head of
''long sweetening"
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
It Edwards & Co.'s

Crawford's, James Means, Oxfords
a,I low Cut Shoes for Men. The best
I'D latest styles.
Z Z Reeds, Randall Adams, Ok
! 4 ID Eluials .or Ladies and Chill
dan. consisting of the latest and best
tilties.
r-rE Hats in tie latest styles and
>.aaes for young Men, old Men and
EJvs
H}adSome lina OF Dress Goods, Per
c =. Lawns, Dotted Swiss, etc, etc.
Dar line Of Furniture is full and
c npiete. We will save you money
Il Cash or On instaIlment.
See our stock before spending your
Il lney.
EDWARDS & co.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

reel lfed no appetite, cannot sleeT,
z ar eat? That's spring tirsdness
a ~. disappear at once if YOU take
l. tiers Rocky Mountain Tea this
n q j. - cents. Tea or Tablets. +.
u a!tehead & Co, Scotland Nee )
a. Jao. \ Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

A wonderful spring tonic. Driyes
out all winter Impurities, gives you
strength, health and happiness. That's
what Holllste1 Rocky Mountain Tea
will do. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. E.
L. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
ana Jno. n. Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

A strength tonic that brings rich,
red blood. Makes you strong healthy
and active. That's what Hollister'
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. E. T. White
head & Co., Scotland Neck, and Jno.
N. Brown, Halifax
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
W all Paper.

J. !. Savage is agent tor Alfred
t al upt0-date styles. VIII take
l.aa70ra III showing samples, measure
n2as and estimates made.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
w anted!

\ responsible ard representative
) -ls man to act as our agent tor
t..t> city. Liberal terms 10 right
ar-y.
T. L NJ. LAUNDRY,
Norfolk, Va. 4-2O-It
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

cures made by DR..
Kilner's S Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
cal triumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilrner, the emil
nent kidney and blad-
dav cpacialiSf and ie
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Fine Cow.

Fine cow with young cali for sale.
sen o md has no horns
.att n1 Neck. n. C.. n 8. JOsEY
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Select Eggs for Hatch
ing

From very fine bred towels. s. c..
Brown I.eghorn and Barred Plymouth
t 'cs Fifteen eggs for $1.OO. Apply t ,
i. " NIXON, Roanoke Poultry Yards.
Scotland Neck. y. c.. 3-23tf
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's SWamp-R0Ot is not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
Just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and E
send your address to kfzl::+E=e ls::3
DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Bing
hamton, N. Y. The <zaz419:::E13@ zI@S@
regular fifty cent and Home Of swamp-Root
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Ro DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-root, and the adl dress,
Binghamton, n. T.. on every bottle.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
Choice Eggs.

We can supply you with Wyandotte,
Ia-aorn, Ply mouth Rock ard other
t-u1.. j. D. RAY & Co.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK -?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

One Minute Cough Cure
Ene e.osanaHa. coD(1e aAA 0PAalDs
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

The out-of.town guests we're: Mr..
and Mrs K W. Salisbury, Mr.. w. >.
Rhodes. Miss Sallle S l,bury, Miss Sell
ua Staten. Mr.. and Mrs Sberrod SAILS
bury, Mis- Belle Caretarphen, Nils
Viva Rivea. Mr. p. II. Davenport, OF
Hamilton Mr.. aud Mrs. r II. sals-
bury, Mr.. Herbert Salisbury and Miss
Clara Salisbury Of Has>eli Mr.. w. Il
R,ves of Jacksonville; Mr.. J. E.
Salisbury of Norfolk Mr. s j. Everett
Of Williamson Misses Sophie
Lanneau ana Rosa Paschal OF the
Baptist University fer Women at
Raie,ah Mrs P. " Randolph of En-
fold M,ss Irene Allison and Mr.. J. E..
Allison, Jr, Of Charlotte aud MIR
Samuel Parrish of Raie'eh.
The commonwealth., 1905-04-20

10 only! 10 days which ca
save cent. Spring purchases ~ -,
launched Scotland Necl
On April you Of Season Gomez Sto
the pow stop Of t0 the great sale at
!: MORRISEIT BROTHERS.