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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
MRS. CHARLOTTE DREW.

BY request / offer few thoughts to
the memory of this departed mother
and friend vino was called from the
sorrows and affections of earth to a
sweet rest in the paradise of Gcd on
Tuesday, the "a h of July.
The writer has known her for many
years She left evidence OF a true
Christian nope. She seemed grleved
in her last days that her name was not
among the people she loved SO we'll.
She was about seventy-three years old.
They tell me her kind husband went
to his country's call, serving In the
late war as true contender Tor South
ern rights. AS he never returned she
was lett with two small children to
caro- fer through the trying conflicts OF
war and the destitute years that toll
lowed. But she WAS one OF energy and
did many noble duties III the sight CT
God and her earthly friends.
Her body was laid to rest on the 10Th
at Kehuke cemetery, the services be-
ing conducted by Elder W. B. Strick-
land. She leaves one son and one
daughter, Mrs. Susie Holland, with
whom she lived many years. She was
Kind daughter indeed, ever ready to
do what she could for her mothers
comfort through life until she was
called home to her Friend above to
rest forever. She left six grand-chll-
dren. May they ever initiate the good
example Of their grand mother and at
last meet Ter in the lasting joys above
to 20 cut no more forever.
Ny mother dear was called to go,
A form / loved so we'll;
I hope she's gathered pear the throne
Where shining angels ever dwell.
A FRIEND.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
CROAKERS AND BOOSTERS.

Elizabeth City Tar Heel.
A croaker is a curse to any commu-
nifty. The man who stands around and
continually prophesies the downfall OF
his community and its utter lack OF
prosperity, is not one Of it's construc-
tive forces. We all need to cultivate
the high art OF looking on the bright
side of things and OF helping to make
things bright. Those who continually
say that any town or community is a
dead place, themselves help to kill it.
No town can stand such talk as this if
it is kept up Tor any length of time.
The booster" is what this and all 9TH
er cities need-the man who looks to
the future with a confident and eager
eye, expecting large things and de-
telmined to help bring them to pass.
He puts his shoulder to the wheel and
gives a good, honest shove, wasting no
time in vain babblings or dire croak-
Tugs of ruin.
Give us more boosters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
THE SOUTH'S PROSPERITY.

Progressive Farmer
1t is fac: which people Of our sec
ton should constantly keep in mind
that in relative rank among the States
in population, agriculture and manu-
features, North Carolina made a great
er gain IN the census decade 1896 1900
than any other old State in the Union
and greater than any State or Terrific
~, new or old, excepting only the new
ly settled areas of Montana and Okla
hCma, while Virginia and South Caro-
lima were also included In the seven
teen other States making a net gain i'll
rank. a new tact which emphasizes
the remarkable prosperity of The
Progressive Farmers territory is the
statement Just given out showing that
in net increase in postofhee receipts for
the year ending June 30th, South
Carolina led all the States Ia the Union
with a percentage of 10, while North
Carolina and Georgia followed with a
net increase of y Per cent. The South
is undoubtedly developing more rapid
~ at this time than sny other section
Of the country-and the basis OF South
ern prosperity is the farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
DUEL AT WHITAK Frs.

News and Observer 5th.
Whitakers, n. c., August 4.-1es-
terday morning Bud Vaughan, about
Is years old, shot and killed his father,
H. Vaughan, tour miles from here, IN
Nash county, with Il shot gun, after
his father had shot at him five times
with a pistol without hitting him.
FL: Vaughan was on drunken spree.
He ran his son, Bud, ard the boys
mother away from home last night.
They spent the night at neighbor's
ard this morning Bud Vaughan went
back home to feed the stock when the
father attacked him with pistol as
above stated. Whiskey was the cause
Of It all.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
NATURES GREAT WONDER.
Snopderce To The Commonwealth

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
Buchanan, Va, Aug. 3, 1906.
Among the great natural curlosltles
O: America there is no greater than the
famous Natural Bridge. Among the
Blue Ridge Mountains Of Virginia
rushes snail stream, Cedar Greek.
Here. stretching its arch OF solid rock
some two hundred leet above the
creek, Is the Natural Prldgs. rs one
stands CT The banks of this stream
and looks up at the rocky arch with
nothing but sky above, or stands upon
the Bridge and peers down upon the
stream in its rocky bed. he can but
realize that here at some time IN the
distant past the Divine hand touched
this then secluded spot and transform
ed it into a garden worthy the admira-
ton of god.
Here perhaps, under the shadow OF
this massive arch, the Red Man built
his wigwam, danced his war dance, and
smoked his pipe of peace. Here per-
haps the early settler, as he gradually
pushed mis- way westward, looked In
awe upon Nature in all her simplicity,
and, wondering, thanked God that
Liberty was still granted most select
resting place, Here perhaps the youth
full WASHINGTON STOOD and imbibed
from Nature all that grandeur Of spirit
which directed his after life for many
legends are rife concerning his bOylsh
sports. One says that he climbed Its
rocky wall and placed his name higher
than man has since dared go unassist-
ed. Another tells how he threw .
silver dollar over the arch-a thing
which has not since been accom-
| plished
Whether these legends be trae or
false, they have their effect on the
visitor, for, following the example OF
| Washington, he has placed his name
in every conceivable place. The mod
ern college ball player has likewise at.
tempted to initiate Washington in the
throwing Of a silver dollar.
Words cannot express the beauty o.
| this spot, end there is but one thing tc
mar its natural attra ctiyeness-it Is
so surrounded by fences that one tray
cling the county road would cross The
bridge without knowing II. 1t Il
owned b. stock company and hote
is situated near by. All strangers en-
tering the park are charged admission
and required to register at the "Bridgs
House," 50 that there is q complete
record oil all visitors since the work Q
man thus surrounded it.
1t is surprising to know how man,
thousands of travellers go 80 far out 0
their wsy (tor 1t Is three miles srou
the nearest station) to see this spot
One finds names from all parts OF thu
| world. II goes to show that here ",
have che OF the worlds greatest natur
al curiosties, and it is we'll worth tn
travellers while to turn aside from tn
hurry and hustle Of the Commercial
world and watch the marks OF tn
Divine hand in the natural world.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
ONLY ONE POLICEMAN.

Wherever temperance is fairly and
squarely tried with good will fer the
cause It comes out IN triumph. The
Smithfeld Herald makes the following
observations concerning Johnston
county Democratic convention day
The good effec! OF our temperance
laws was seen here Wednesday. With
Two Thousand people in town only one
policeman was on duty aud not 8
angle arrest made. With saloons a.
formerly there would have been prob
ably seventy. five to hundred people
and perhaps dozen fghte. It doe
seem that a blind man could find out
the difference"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
Entered atthc Post Office at Scotland
Teck.N c as Second Class Matter.

Mr.. w. c. Douglas, Democratic
nominee to She Legislature from Wake
county, has expressed his purpose to
have the present libel law changed,
This has brought FIRE from a number
OF newspapers q tie State, and Mr..
Douglas thus becomes q bright target
Tor some pretty good u1arksmen and
lively sharp shooters. He NAV succeed
in changing The Law, sad then again
he may rot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
COTTON 82,9.
he may rot

The Coyernment report on the cot
On Friday, August 5rd, was S2.9.
t was stated that s. vas expected, and
50 the report was s little better than
was expected.
There is no telling now what will be
sAe condition of the cotton crop the
nrst of September. Local conditions
about rs are not always m index OF the
general condition of the crop.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
Executors Notice.

Having qualified IS Executor OF the
Estate of G. V. Gray deceased. This
is to notify all persons holding claims
against said Estate to present them
to me duly authenticated for payment
on or bsfore July lst, 1907 or this no.
tice will be plead in bar of recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment to me.
r. NJ. JOHNSON, Executor.
July l, 1906.
75-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
HOBGOOD ITEMS.
to The Commonwealth.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth
Hobgood, n. c., Aug. 4, 1906.
Mr.. +. F. Gray, OF Norfolk, Va, Is
visiting his home people this week.
Little Miss Clara Pope, of Spring
Hill, is visiting the family of Mr.. J. T.
Edwards.
Miss Emma Gray, OF Washington,
n. O., came home to-day to spend d
few days with her home people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09

Don drag along with a dull, bilious,
heavy feeling. You need a pill. Use
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the IA
nous little pills. DO not sicken or
grippe, but results are sure. Sold by E.
I, Whltehneeaa 4 GO,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
A MYSTERY SOLVED.

Chow to keep off periodic attacks at
and habitual consultation
was mystery that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills solved for me-" writes John
N. Pleasant, OF Magnolia, Ind. The
only pills that are guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction to every body or
money refunded. Only Zoe at f. T.
Whihhaaa & H--'- a-ag stors,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
convincing proof that the kidneys a
der are out Of order.
What TO Do.


der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kimer's Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp=Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery fCSCt
and book that tells sE1;. IT. E:Ea
more aboutit, both sent afs go
absolutely free by mail, - 4 2: IF 81
address DR.. Kilner & Home of swamp-Root.
Co., Binghamton. N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer In this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp-Root, DR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Toct, and the address
Binghamton, n. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys if it stains
your linen it is
evidence OF kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire TO
pass it or pain in
the back is also
kiIneue and HAD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let il stand twenty-four hours; a
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
A LETTER FROM AN
APPRECIATIVE PATRON
A Mining Capitalist COmmsnds The Press
Through Interesting Letter
A "STUNRER" AND A "CLINCRtR. "

Mr. s. NJ. jenkins, Marion, Ky.
Editor PRESS KINDLY senG
me twenty-five 'oepies Of last week
Press 1t was a "StunDer" and a
"CliDcher. 4 had just written
about the same facts to prominent
New Work capitalist inclired to an
vest.
! am now preparing a technical
article on the chemical uses of AuNr-
spar, showing thai il is nov in fact
a very desideratim in nearly all the
Industrial arts GnG that Cod never
made any substitute for fuOrine \9r
flGoric acid which gives it its chiei
val0e.
The consumers seem to have en-
ticed some of the official Biologists
to say in official reports that unless
Huorspar is sold at very low rates
consumers would resort to cheaper
"Auxes, '-as tho Calciam Flaoride
Is only 4'fuK."
l have seen fuorspar sell in the
early seventies at from $50 to $50
per ton and the demand could hardly
be supplied at these prices. by the
Old Royal Mine on the Cumberland }
Our assistant state GeolOgist did ad-
NIT in his report that two barrels
were sold at the above price, whereas
l can show from the books Of the old
River Mining Co. that hundreds Of
tons were sold in New York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore at $50, $45,
$50 and $50 per ton and it is better
worth it now than then and If the
producers would "pull together" as
consumers do they would, at least,
get fair prices. "a better day is
dawnipg. the clouds are breaking
away"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

circle &C. friends and relatives. After
the ccrcmoul the bride aud groom
with their friend, were invited to the
table, where ,nmftuous dinner was
served I" 'hc enjoyment Of all who
were there. The groom is an indus
trious yeung man aud member and
deacon of Oak Grove church. The
bride i a. beautiful. aud accomplished
young lsdy. also member and the
organist in Oak Grove church. We
wish them happy and a prosperous
life, the writer offieiatpd at the we'd =
ding Res. }. r. King pastor.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
CHRISTMAS EVE
Al The Various Churches in The Gin
Xmas Trees and interesting Pro-
gTammeS TO be Rendered.

At the Methodist church Monday
evening the Xmas programme will
be cantata, "Santa Claus and the
Queen. ' All are cordially invited.
At the Christian church the chill.
dren will be given a Christmas treat
and there will be songs and speeches,
At the Presbyterian church there
will be a Christmas tree and some
Rotations, songs and speeches by
the little folks. Old Kris Kringle
will stop there little while.
At the Cumberland Presbyterian
church there will be some recitations
songs and some pieces by the chill.
dren and Christmas tree with Old
Santa Claus in attendance.
There will be a Christmas tree At
the Baptist church and a missionary
basket for the poor and also A,ms
fine singing, Rotations and Speeches.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
A FATAL BUGGY RIDE
John TsAM, Of Mexico, Found Dead In a
Buggy Near Bob heGeS's aauss
Last SATURDAY. Hlgh

Last SatCrday night at ten min
Utes past eight O'Slock, John Tabor,
Of Mexico, vas foundA lead in a bug
gy near Bob McGee's 6S>N2e. Hi
body was partially In the SaeHy bu'
his head and shoulders we're between
the wheel and shaft.
He vas still warm when found and
r. B. Rushing tried to arouse him,
thinking he was not dead. IL 10 not
known what caused his death. He
had been to FredoniA with Bob Ne
Gee and on returning the latter stop
ped at old Centerville at Mr.. Parkers
for a few minutes, but when he came
out Of the house Mr.. Tabor and the
mule and buggy we're gone and moth
ing more is known, as he was not
seen by anyone until discovered in
the buggy by Mrs, Ella Niece at
her front gate.
He leaves a widow and nine chill
dren in rather destitute circumstances.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
GROWING RAPIDLY
Nv Marion Lodge No. 1888, |, 0, 0, F,
Of this City, Enjoying a
Steady Increase

In November 1905 few citizens
G this city met in the Pierce Hall
ard with she help OF the Morganfeld
ard Sturgis Lodges organized lodge
o. Odd Fellows with only nine mem.
,bers.
This lRtle band went to work anu
tOiled thankfully aud held regular
meetings regardless of conflicting
dates, the bad weather, etc. and in
JGnuary 1906 the membership had
increased eleven members making a
total OF tweUty.
They moved from the Pierce Hall
to ahe MasoEic Temple in January
and there they initiated a goodly
number Of candidates.
They purchased hall situated on
Salem and Court streets, of William
Porter and after having it repaired,
wired and fixed 10 their satisfaction
they moved into it on Nov. 18th,
1906, just one year from the date of
the organization. Since then, sever
al candidates have received the mystic
rites Of Odd Fellowship and we pre-.
di&t steady growth eff membership
for this hustiing order.
The lodge wishes to thank the
Masonic brethren, through the Press
Tor the kindness shown them while
their hall, and the Odd
Fellows will always have a fraternal
feeling for Bighsm Lodge No. $50,
?. Il A. NJ.
At their regular meeting next
Friday night, New Marion Lodge !
will hold their regular semi-annual
lection to elect officers for the next
ERIN and urge all members that can
make it possible to attend this i'm.
'ortsnt meeting.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
FARMERS AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF EQUITY
Represented Here Saturday by 7. 7, RaT-
rett, Of Henderson, Ky.
An ORGANIZATION WAS AFFECTED MERE

7. T. Barrett, Of HENDERSON, rep
resentlng the American Society of
Eqrity, spoke here Saturday after
noon to large gathering of farmers
in the interest of the Society he rep
resents.
His talk was listened to attentive
ly and respectfully by his audience,
most of whom are interested directly
or indirectly in the tobacco question.
After the speech an organization was
effected with A. H. Cardin, of View,
as president, and r. L. Flahary as
secretary. Committeeman we're ap-
pointed to confer with the farmers
and ascertain if they would be will
ing to pool their tobacco and put it
in the Soeiety's warehouses. The
following were named by the presi-
dent as eonmitteemen and they
we're instructed TO report at the next
meetiag, which il to be Saturday,
Dee. 20, in the Marion court house:
T. G. Campbell,
John Koon,
Riley Brasher,
r. F. Wheeler.
Frank Adams,
Thos. Woody,
Albert Lucas,
W. B. Stembridge,
Henry Brouster,
H. G. Howard,
Jasper Franklin.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
NOTganfleId Can't Come This Year.

Sincere regret was felt by Marion
High School at the receipt Tue day
Of the following note from Professor
Burton.
Morganfe.d, KY, Dec. II, 1906
DEAR PReF. KEE:-One of our
tOrchers came near dying last week
and completely disOrgGnized al work
aud plans. Can't possibly come TIL
after holidays. Very sorry.
SiD:erely A. &. BURTON.
A date viii be agreed to and duly
announced in the Press after New
Years.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

Lorraine, the little baby girl Of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Mcdonnell, died
Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 1906, at noon Of
bronchiai-PneumOnia at their home
in HenshaW, Ky. The remains were
brought here Tuesday night and
taken to the residence Of its grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Duval,
on Walker street. The funeral was
held at the residence at l:3O P. m.
Wednesday and the interment i'm
mediately afterward in the New Gem.
etery. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcconnell
have the sympathy Of every one in
the loss Of their first born. 1t would
have been four months old Christmas
day, having been born Aug. 25th,
1906.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
TWO INFANTS DEAD


The three weeks old infant Cd Mr..
and Mrs. Il. H. Doss died Saturday
morning rather unexpectedly. 1t
hod beeE sick for a week hat such a
sudden fatal termination was not
looked for and its death was a great
shock to its parenta. Septic poison
iag was the immediate cause OF its
death, but there were other conph-
cations. The i6termens took place
at 2 o'clock Saturday.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
Marion Silver CurpA' Band.

The Ms-iop Silver Cornet Band
was organized short time ago, with
Mr. Percy NOggle as leader, he be-
ing an expert cornetist, Maurice
Sutherland, French horn; James
Travis, trombone; Henry Stone, tuba !;
W. o. Tucker, clarinet; j. L. Shrode
piccOlo; Mrs. W. .. Tucker,
pianist.
We look forward TO some sweet
music from this band in the near
future, as each and every one has
musical talent which linked with a
little practice will develop a baud
second only to Gilmore's.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
Thurman--RsynuIds.

At the home of the brides parents
in Webster Co, KY, on Dec. the l6,
1906, Mr.. 9. II. Thurman and
Miss Gertie Reynolds were united in
marriage, in the presence Of a large
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

Flour 4Sc per sack at Hick-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20
Still Distributing Christmas Monsy.

j, W. FOLLY, the agent of the Pa
ducah COOpersge Co., is still buying
timber. This week he paid J. r.
Postlethwaite $4,000 and G. p.
Slaton $4,000 for timber, making a
another thousand dollars.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

When you think Of groceries, think
Of j. l.. Rankin & Co., they are as
near you as your telephone.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

Old Hickory whisEey 4 year old
$500 per gallon at-Klymans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-17
Death Came at 1925 Last Night. SHE PASSED AWAY
 AT HOTEL MAJESTIC Mrs. Hayes and Other Relatives
 at Bedside. Widow of President of Confederac1 Succumbed to Pneumonia-Body Will Be Inferred in
 Richmond.

New York. Oct. 16.-Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of the President Of the Confederacy. who had been III for a week at the Hotel Majestic. in this city. died at 1925 o'clock tonight. Death was due to pneumonia induced by q severe cold which Mrs. Davis contracted uron her return from the Adirondack. where she had spent the summer months.
 Although grave fears were felt front the first Mrs. Davis's wonderful vital. ity. which brought her safely through a similar attack a year ago, gave hope of ultimate recovery until last night, when a. decided change for the worse was evident, and the attending physi- clan announced the end was near. It was then believed that Mrs. Davis could not survive the night. but she rallied slightly during the early hours of to- day.
 Shortly after o'clock this morning. she had q sinking spell and Rev. Na- than A. Seagle, rector of St. stephens Protestant Episcopal Church. was hur- riedly summoned to give religious comfort to the patient in her last mo- ments of consciousness. The clergyman remained some time and an hour later 1t was announced that Mrs Davis had lapsed Into a state of coma The pe- riod of unconsciousness continued to the end. -
 At the bedside, when death camo. were Mrs. J. Addison Hayes of Newark, N J., the only surviving daughter of Mrs. Davis: Jefferson Davis Hayes. grandson. who is a student at Prince ton University: Mrs. Charles E.. Bate- son. a niece: Dr. and Mrs. Gustav Webb. the latter a granddaughter. and Dr. Robert H. Wylie, who, with Dr. Webb. cared for Mrs. Davis through out her illness
 J. Addison Hayes. husband of Mrs. Davis's only living child, had been summoned from Colorado Springs. and was hurrying across the contfne ent when a message announcing Mrs. Davis's death intercepted him. Mrs. Davis had for some years made her home in thts city, where she mad T wide circle of friends. Throughout her | illness. solicitous inquiries regarding her condition were continually made .t her apartments. e | Mrs. Davis was horn varina Howell. fin Na.chez. Miss. May :. lS26. Sh, married Mir. Davis in Natchoz. February | 2a 1S45
 Several years ago Mrs Davis removed from her home in Mi ssissippi to New York on account of her health | At the Majestic tonight 1t was saif that the body would be tak:n to Rich- mond, Va. Thursday.
 Definite plans for the funeral had not been made tonight. but it is un- derstood that services will be held by her paster and 1t is definitely knowa that the body will reposc deside that of the late President of the Confederacy in Richmond