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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Round Table Club Meeting.
Reported for The Commonw ca 18th.

Reported for The Commonw ca lth
The Round Table Club met at the
residence OF Mrs. Margaret Shields on
the 24th of February. AS 1T was SO
near Washlngton's birthday the hall
was decorated with flags, pictures, and
hatchets, all showing that the day was
honored. 1t was remarkable coinci.
dence that while we were paying hon.
or to the man who stands foremost in
the world as the champion OF freedom,
an able paper should have been read
on Catherine de Medici, who was the
main cause of the massacre of st. Bar
tholomew-an effort to crush religious
freedom. There we're Interesting pa
pers of Mary Queen OF Scots and Eliza
beth. Then the ladies each drew a
card from a waiter passed by the
hostess, wondering what it meant
Their CONSERVATION may be imagined
when each was requested to cut a rep
resentation Of the object she had drawn
from a paper napkin with cherries
painted in the corners. The list COM
prised Washington, Lady Washington,
the monument, sword, Ratchet, rid
ing boots, spurs, etc. Some of them
were good, some very funny. The
hostess then invited the ladies to a
room across the hall to partake of re-
freshments. Next to each plate had
been pinned the resem blances cut out,
and there was merry scramble to find
these unique name cards. Each table
had center piece of cherry flowers
and leaves. Ranged around it were
four apples with flags stuck in them.
Besides the slices of layer cake served
there were small cakes In the shape OF
hatchets, with cherry stuck in each.
There were cherries on the whipped
cream, glass dishes OF picked cherries,
and little round napkins with flags on
them under each glass of water.
We voted thanks to our president
Miss Shields, for charming entertain.
ment, and then adjourned to meet Oh
March 10th, when we had another en-,
joyable afternoon with Mss Annie
Biggs. AS three OF the MEMBERS, who
are teachers in the graded school, were
absent, she invited several of the neigh
| bors to fill the gaps. They listened
with interest to the papers on Anne
of Austria, Madame de Maintenon and
Madame de Stael. Two young ladies
dressed in white, passed the delicious
refreshments, then we settled down tt
a good old fashioned neighborly talk
partly about the next meeting of the
U. D. c., partly about flowers, in which
the opposite neighbor took an active
part. There was a good deal sale
about Corrinne, the heroine of one o.
the books by Madame de Stael. Sit
Is type OF the intellectual woman
whose aroma we are striving to imbibe
and thereby to lit our own menta
| status.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
SEE OUR CLUBBING OFFER.

The COMMONWEALTH has perfected
arrangements with the Progressive
Farmer by which our readers can get
both papers for $3.50.
Every farmer in the State ought to
read the Progressive Farmer, for it j.
,ne of the finest agricultural journals
in the South, il lot tie finest.
The regular price Of the Progresslvr
Farmer is 81 90 year, but by clubbing
with THE COMMONWEALTH you get it.
for so cents
II you are already subscriber 10 the
Progressive farmer this offer does not
II you are already subscriber to the
Progressive Farmer this offer does not
apply for it is made only to new sub
scribers to that PAPER. However, i,
Ices hold good to those who are already
su bscribers to TIE COMMONWEALTH
hut not 20 the Progressive Fame
If you are not already a subscriber
| to the Progressive Farmer, send 81 81
md you will get both papers a year
! You can take advantage OF this offel
either for new subscriptions to THE
COMMONWEALTH, Or in renewing fol
this year.
| This Is an offer that no farmer ough
to let pass. See advertisement else
| where.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
of Our People and Other Folks,

Mrs. G. Ho ffman has gone to Peters
burg on visit.
Mrs, J. l.. Howard, Jr. went te
Greenville some days ago to visi
friends.
Mrs. Z. L. Worsley, of Rocky Mount
came over Saturday to visit her moth
err, Mrs. P. J. Madry.
Mr.. Mamie Hoffman returned Tues
day from Norfolk where he had been
on visit to his mother.
Prof. A. B. Hill, of Rockingham
came some days ago on a visit to hls
sister, Miss Bette Hill.
Mr.. Sydney Higgs, of Greenville
spent day In town last week. His
friends were glad to see him.
Miss Matte Brinkley, OF Enfield
came some days ago to visit her sister
MISS Mamie brlnkley.
Mr.. G. w. Pickering, OF Sally, S. c
was here some days ago to visit hi.
brother-in-law, Mr.. A. G. Perry.
Mr.. NJ. A. Smith, of Washington, N
c., spent Sunday in Scotland Neck
He has many friends here who are
always glad to see him.
Rev. G. T. Lumpkin and Mr.. N
Briggs went to Weldon last Thursday t,
| attend conference OF the pastors G.
the Tar River Baptist Association.
Mr.. J. q. Meekins, OF Washington
N. c., spent a night in town last week
| His friends were glad to shake hand
| with him. He was the guest OF Dr.
| R. M. JohnOon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
The Commonwealth
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter Gowns!

THE NEW Dress Fabrics for early
spring and Easter Gowns are now In
display.
SPECIAL ATTENTION +, is called
to the broad assortment now displayed
in Black Goods and all colors.
CLOTHING-SPRING SUITS are
now on our tables. Come in and give
your eyes treat.
JUST AS ANXIOUS to please you
a. you are to be pleased.
OUR LINE OF White Goods, Laces,
Hambures, Fmbr0lderles and Wash
Goods can't be surpassed.
OUR IEIGLER Shoes and Slippers,
Just little snapper in effect,
Ju,t little better in quality,
Ju-t little easier fitting than any
other shoes 30 be had.
NJ. HOFFMAN & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Some Reminders

Some Reminders.
We have sent out this week some
statements to our delinquent subscrib-
ers and nope that they will bring u:
IN some cash. We have waited al
through the fall, the flush times of the
Christmas season, and clear through
the winter, and now we feel like ou1
readers who are in arrears ought to
settle their accounts.
In the statements sent out We have
given cogent reasons for go doing
+! and we trust our appeal will be needed
! Ii we have omitted any who owe u
we hope they will not make 1t an OK
cuse to defer payment longer. It il
important 70 Us that all who owe {
dollar should pay it at once.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
March 20, 1906.
Small Pox Situation

There are 70 new cases and the scare
is about over. Superintendent Wilson.
will be we'll in few days longer and
will, 30 doubt, be the happiest man in
town when he comes out, although
his friends will be greatly delighted to
see him out again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Ca-d to the Public.

Gard to the Public.
l have accepted position for the
year with the Hardy Hardware Co,
where will be glad to serve m,
friends, and the public generally. Any
favors shown me will be highly al
preciated and nothing will be left I'M
done that is IN my power to please.
Yours for business,
e. w. HYMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Gard to the Public.

Gard to the Public.
This is to inform my friends, and
the public generally, that 1 have &C
ceptel a position with Hardy Hard
ware Co. Any business given me will
be appreciated and shall have my bes
attention. l will be prepared to do al
kinds OF tin work, guttering and ROOT
ing on short notice. A call over tn,
'pho,e will be all that is necessary.
Y urs anxious to please,
JEREMIAH BUNCH
March 20, 1906.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
IHE above picture OF the
man and fish is the trade
I mark OfScott' S Emulsion,

and is the synonym for
strength and purity. 1t is sold
in almost all the civilized coun-
tries of the globe.
Ii the cod fish became extinct
it would be q worldwide calam-
ity, because the oil that comes
from it's liver SURPRISES all other
fats in nourishing and life-givine
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietors OF SCOTS Emul-
sion found q Way OF preparing
cod liver Oil SO tina t everyone can
take it and get the full value OF
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. SCOTS Emulsion is the
best thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions of
wasting and lost strength.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, CHEMISTS
4os-z1s PEARL STREET., NEW YORK
soc. and s1.c0. Al druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

BROWN LEGHORN Eggs Is 70,
$l.00.
J. d. Ray Il Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

SEED POTATOES-Re Bliss and
Early Rose.
J. d. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
cut Price IN SHOES.

To make room for our large spring
stock of ladies Shoes and Oxfords, We
offer for sale our 50. 80 and 1915 Shoes
tor $1.95, our 50 90 and 1925 Shoes for
S1,65.
n. B. Josey Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

SEED POTATOES-Red Bliss and
Early Rose.
]. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Notice..

A. P. Powell being the highest bid
der for Ice House, will keep Ice from
April lst to November.
w. II. JOsEY
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
seed Potatoes.

We have a choice stock of seed Irish
Potatoes--Early Rose--Red and White
Bliss.
n. B. Josey Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

Certificate of Vaccination.
The board of trustee of the Scotland
Neck graded school, at called meet
'ng March It'll, passed resolution re-
lulrlng all pupils of the school to show
certificate of vaccination before they
will be pc. mltted to return to the
sch Dol when 1t reopens.
E. E. billiard, Chm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Mr.. l.. r. Vaughan to Wed,

Mr.. l.. T. Vaughan to Wed.
The following invitation has been
received
Doctor and Mrs. T. T. Ross
invite you to be present
at tbs marriage of their daughter
Mary Laura
Mr.. Leon Thomas Vaughan
on the morning OF Wednesday,
March the twenty-eighth
nineteen hundred and six
at ten o'clock
at Baptist Church
in Nashville, North Carolina
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

BROWN LEGHORN Eggs Is for
$l0O.
J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Edwards & Co,

One car load Hay, one car load Corr
and one car lead Oats just arrived.
Get our prices before buying.
Edwards e Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
School Will Open April and.

At called meeting OF the trustees
of the graded school Tuesday night,
March 20, upon consultation with rr.
H. l. Clark, health officer OF the town
1t was de ,ided that it will he proper TO
open school Monday, April End. There
are no new developments in town, and
DR.. Clark says that Superintendent
Wilson will be thoroughly we'll and all
the buildings can be put in order by
the time named.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

pers before buying your spring supply.
Edwards & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Just from Northern
Markets.

Our bTr. S. w. Morrisett has lust re-
turned from the Northern markets
where he purchased full and com
plete stock-Everv Department ls fill
ed with all the newest and latest
effects. Morrlsett Brothers.
Look out tor our big announcement
soon. MOrrlsett Brothers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

Handsome line of Furniture on
hand in beautiful Golden Oak Suits
Sideboards, Chiffoniers. Desks, Loung-
es and Tables. Prices and terms tc
suit you.
Edwards & Co,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
Wan ted.

HAVE YOU SEEN Morrisett Bros
; cant Lace and Hamburg Counter!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22
EDW ARDS & GO.

We are daily receiving a handsome
line Of ladies' Dress Goods In Vaille
Sic,iian, Briliantines, Batiste, Linens.
Atlas silks, Organdys, Lawns, etc
Cal. early and get your pick.
Edwards & Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

Handsome line Of uattings just al
rived.
Edwards q Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

Candidate For Treasurer.
TO the voters of Halifax County:
l take this method to announce that
[ Will be candidate for the nomina-
aation for the office OF Treasurer OF
Halifax County at the Democratic
Primaries to be held fer that purpose.
Respectfully,
w. Z. CLEMENT,
Enfield, N. G.
Card to the Public,
L have accepted position WIFI
Jcsey Hardware Company Tor the veal
nd will be glad to serve my friends
and the public generally, with them.
Yours truly,
J. BRUCE FUTRELL.
March 18th, 1906.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-03-22

Wear the Crawford and james
Means Shoes. The best made and a
reas nab. prices.
Edwards & Co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
Forbidden to Make
Letter Boxes Of Wood.

Washington, July 23.-The artis.
tic whittier living along a rural de-
livery route who may construct q
letter box Of wood with the use OF
his iacknife and q cigar box will
have bis pains for his trouble.
Postmaster General Cortelyou re-
Gently Issued an order permitting
patrons of rural routes to make
their own boxes, sui Jet to the ap.
proval OF the department. 1t was
specified that the boxes should be
OF iron or steel. The impression,
no viewer, has gotten abroad that
any old box will do.
All boxes must be made Of galva-
nized sheet iron or sheet steel, OF
certain specified dimensions. Wood
en- boxes are regarded as being
neither secure nor weatherproof,
within the requirements Of the de-
partment, ana all such boxes now in
use will be gradually eliminated
from the service.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26

The Republicans are very much
concerned about the location OF the
Democratic State headquarters in
st. Louis. When q change was made
from the Planters to Laclede Hotel,
the Globe. Democrat said that all the
committee had to move was q desk
and q dilapidated old trunk. Ap.
parently, It causes the Republicans
keen delight to refer to the poverty
OF the Democratic State committee.
It is true that this committee cannot
send it's chairman to wine supper,
served by Adolphus Busch, the big:
Qest brewer In St. Louis, and hold
Mr.. Busch and other brewers up for
$4,000. Even II the chairman oil
the Democratic State committee did
receive such a sum as q campaign
contribution, he would not credit AZ
q Gift from himself and make afi1da-
Wis to the same. But no matter how
much money the Republicans may
squeeze out Of the brewers, the Dem.
ocrats are going to carry Missouri
by no uncertain maiority.-Jenerson
City Tribune.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
Russell Sage is Dead.

New York, July 23--Russell Sage,
the New York nnancier, died peace
fully at his summer home at Law
renee, L. l., at 4:3O o'clock In his
ninetieth year. He had no specific
illness. He died apparently Of old
age. His vile, DR.. Edward g. Jane
way, DR.. Carl Scmuch and the nurses
who have waited upon him in hislast
illness were at the bedside. He had
been unconscious q few hours before
the end and died without the least
sign Of pain. Only the doctors
words, with bis hand to the pulseless
wrist, "It is the end" informed those
near by that Mr.. Sage was dead.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26

The st. Ebuis Republic shows COM
mendable enterprise in sending staff
correspondent to travel with Mr.,
Bryan, Democracy's choice as candi'
date and, in all human probability
the next president OF the United
States.
Mr.. Bryan was opposed to the
nomination Of Judge Parker and the
platform adopted by the st. Louis
convention. BE made gallant
fight and then gracefully accepted
the results. Possibly Mr.. Wisemar
could profit by his example.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26

The Republican-Press seems to
have a deep seated grudge against
the present city council. 1t is con-
tinually harping about q statement
that was not published. II the Re.
pu blican- Press willinvestigate It will
And that the law requiring the pub
fishing Of financial statements Is OF
long standing, and a little further
delving into the misty records will
sh ow that the strict letter OF this
law was not always carried out
even by Republican councils. In
fact those statements have never
been published In strict accordance
with the letters OF the law, and 1t re-
mains to the Republican Press to
charge something is wrong and be-
ing covered up because the council
or rather the city clerk, neglected to
make out and have a financial state
ment published at the end Of si1
months ending Dec. 81 1905, That
paper is evidently badly piqued al
it's failure to defeat the reelection o.
Mayor Owen and the rest OF the Dem
ocratic ticket at the spring elections
and has gone into the nagging and
scolding business. The city books
are open to inspection. Bro. Funh
can investigate for himself and 1
there Is anything wrong, let him ex
pose it. But until he gets ready II
make the charge, let up on the con
tinued nagging.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
STONE ANNOUNCES
BRYAN COMMITTEE.
Will Meet at LacIede Hotel Au.
gust 27 to Prepare for Trip
TO New York.

Senator William j. Stone Monday
announced the appointment Of the
Missouri members Of the Reception
Committee to meet William jennings
Bryan on his return to New York
City, August 20, from his trip around
the world. The committee, which
was originally intended to consist Of
ten members, with Governor Joseph
W. Folk as chairman, will be increas-
ed to twenty-five.
In addition to those appointed on
the Missouri Reception Committee,
she Democratic members oiCongress
OF the State, the presidents Of the
Jefferson and st. Louis Democratic
clubs OF st. Louis, the Jackson Club
Of Kansas City and the Monroe Club
Of st. Joseph, have been invited to
take part in the reception.
Senator Stone, as q member OF the
Executive and Plan and Scope com
mittees OF the Commercial Travellers
An thrust League, will also be a
member Of the Reception COMMITTEES
from Missouri.
Those appointed by Senator Stone
are: Governor Joseph W. Folk
chairman; former Governor David
R. Francis, Charles W. Knapp, St
Louis; former Governor Lon V
Step hens, Colonel Thomas G. Hen
n,ngs, st. Louis; Harry B. Hawes
St. Louis; Moses c. Wetmore, St
Louis; Sam B. Cook, Jefferson City,
Judge W. N. Evans, West Plains
former Governor T. T. Crittenden
Kansas City; Jas. A. Reed, Kanssl
City; former Governor A. M. Dock
cry, Gallatin; W. A. Rockwell, Mo
berly; D. 4. Ball, Louisiana; Georg'
C. Orchard, Poplar Blud; b. F. Sta
pei, Rockport; Doctor John France
Forest City; Fred W. Fleming, Kan
sas City; Thomas Conner, Joplin
and Ralph Walker, Springfield
Senator Stone does not anticipate
| any declinations from the men b,
has named to the committee, and hat
sent out notices to assembly In 81
Louis ct the Democratic Stat,
headquarters in the Laclede Hote
August ~, two days before the dat,
set Tor the reception to Mr.. Bryan.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
Biggest Thing Yet. >

President "Gabe" thus issues his
official pronuncismento on the Old
Settlers Reunion:
"About the biggest thing In this
part OF the state this year, will be
the 10th annual meeting Of the old
settlers Of Bates County, August
2Sth, at Butler. The Committee did
think OF having 1t the first week in
Oct, but not wishing to seriously at.
feet the attendance at the state fair
at Sedalis, decided on the above
date. Speakers Of National reputa.
tion are expected. All the county
candidates will be there, and any OF
them that don't bring a "whalin"
big basket OF grub, don't get our
vote. We are going to suggest to
the committee on program, that
they arrange for q foot race Of all
the candidates from the west school
building to the square, best two In
three. The one winning, to receive
all the votes he can get. OF course
such an arrangement might work a
hardship on some Of the older can.
didates, I. NJ. Smith, for instance,
but at the May races, Uncle Ike
proved to be right up In the $3.50
class, and we believe be can "throw
dirt" in the eyes Of bis competitor,
friend Moore, though both have had
considerable "trsck experience.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
Another Massacre Planned.

London, July 23.-srael Zangwill,
president Of the Jewish territorial
organization, has received a telegram
from Russia to the effect that the
c country is on the eve Of new massa-
cres Of Jews, which have been fixed
for uly %, the anniversary Of Rus
sia's conversion to Christianity.
Arms, 1t is added, are being distrib-
uted and leaflets are being scattered
melting massacres In the name OF re-
ligion. The message implores the
assistance OF Europe to prevent
bloodshed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26

London, July AVN. j. Brysn's
proposed rider to the model arbitrs-
ton treaty was discussed at q $685.
sion OF the international Council oil
the Interp parliamentary Union this
morning and resulted In its being re.
cast, as follows:
''Ii q disagreement should arise
which lie not included In those to be
submitted to arbitration, the con.
tracing parties shall not resort to
any act Of hostility before they seps.
rately or jointly invite, as the case
may necessitate, the formation oil
an international commission Of in.
quiry or mediation Of one or more
friendly powers, this requisition to
take place, II necessary, in accord.
ance with article 8 Of the Hague
Convention, providing for q peaceful
settlement Of International con.
flicts."
On the resumption Of the sessi onl
Of the conferences Of the Intsrpsrlia-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26


The Republican State judicial con.
vention will be held In Jefferson City
to-day. It is pretty generally con.
coded that assistant Attorney Gener.
al John Kennish will be nominated
for the long term. For the short
term there Is considerable Of q scrap,
with the chances favoring Charles G.
Allen, OF st. Louis. 1t is charged
that Allen stands might close to thu
STANDARD OIL Trust and that may
defeat hiE. But 1t matters LITTLE
who they nominate, Woodson and
G raves will be elected.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26

The Rich Hill Trlbuneis contesting
with the Enterprise for the belt as
the funny paper Of Bates county. At
ter publishing over a column Of
"Squeal" from Wisemsn on the
Democratic primary, the Tribune
patronizingly advises the Butler
Democratic papers to say as little
about the primary as the Rich dill
papers. Now we wonder II Huckeby
has passed the stage where he car
smile ct his own wit.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-07-26
Central Committee Meeting.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Democratic Central Committee OF
Bates county will meet at the Court
House in Butler, Mo-, Monday, July
both, 1906, at ? O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose OF transscting such business
that may come before said commit.
tee. All the Democratic nominees
ere requested to be present at the
meeting. By Order OF Committee.
j. f. Hook, Chairman.
B. F. JETER, Secretary.