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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
rxnortera Are Rusy.

The new sailing list of the Guif Transit Company, just issued by that company, shows nearly twenty vessels cargoes for various European ports during the month of July, and from the prospects the month will be one of the busiest in export shipping wit nessed in many months. Several of the steamers will load tobacco and cotton carGoes, while others will take phos- phate rock, which is now being export cd fin large quantities. and lumber. The company is still being badly han dicapped in loading the vessels by a scarcity of labor Several hundred ad- ditional men could be used could they be procured. and every effort is be- ing made by agents of the company to secure men, but they are not meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
Eourth In shemn.6.

Shefheld, July 5.--(Speeial.. The Glorious Fourth" was celebrated here by a match game of ball between Iuka, Miss, and Florence hines.
 There was a vaudeville performance at the Casino at the Tri-Cities Park. After the performance q grand display of fireworks was enjoyed by the peo- ple of the three cities. Sheffield- Flor ence and ruscumbia. The city was Gaily decorated in the national colors-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
SIMPSON IN cHARGE.,--
Succeeds Fielder as coD.nlandant of Sol sdfera' Home.

Succeeds Fielder as Consnlandant of Sol- -dfers' Home. Capt J. M. Simpson of Montgomery has succeeded Dr. M L. Fielder as com mandant of the Soldiers Home at Noun tain Creek.
 With Capt J. M Falkner. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Control of the Home, Captain Simpson was at the Capitol yesterday to draw the quarterly allowance of the State for the maintenance of the old soldiers This amount, $1,937, was paid to the two representatives of the Institution.
 Captain Falkner feels much enceur- aged at the successful operation of the Home which had its birth in his be- nevoleut mind. He hopes that the Leg isIature will make still greater pro vision for the old soldiers at it's next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
For the wssh Ea4Ieg ssgs Monday. July End.

New Orleans. July 3.--The temperature Texas and northern and western Louisiana, Texas and northrn and western Louisiana. where there was deficiency of one or two degrees. = The greatest excess was three to seven degrees over the Carolinss.
 Rain fell in nearly all parts of the cotton region during the week and the total pre- cipitation exceeded one tueh at most sta- tions. A few stations in Louisiana report more than four inches. and more than two inches are reported from different parts of the cotton region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
Son of a President Arrested.

Washington, July 5.--Alfonzo Zela- va. son of the President of Nicarau- qua, was arrested here today and lock cd in a cell at the first precinct sta tion on a warrant charging petty lar ceny MT. Zelaya recently was mar ried to a young lady in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06

ing with much success Another party reached here today, making about the fifth crowd to arrive during the past week seeking employment on the docks So many vessels are here dis charging and loading corgoes Of vari- ous natures that more than the ordin- ary number or men are required. and the clearing of vessels is being delay d on account of not having enough men to handle the big amount of work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
Nd Aeeldenfn rn rennacola.

There was not ssngfe accident or fatality to occur in. or near Pensacola on the Fourth of July notwithstanding the immense crowds Of pleasure seek CTS who gathered at various places. Thousands of people were out but so far as reported. no one was injured in any way not even a boat capsixing in the bay where many enjoyed the day sailing. Some Of the pleasure seekers who crossed the bay in sail boats did not reach home until this morning. the wind dying down and ba- ing from the wrong direction for them to get home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
sam nTiII Rnrnnd.

speciai received here last night from Biuff Springs, a small town north nf pensaco1a. stated that the saw and rlanina mill of e. R. Stanton had been burned early in the day. The blaze ori@inated on the second floor of the blaming mill. jand spread so rapidly that both buildings were soon envel- oped in flames. The loss Is heavy be- ine only partly covered by insurance. On the Fourth of July five years ago Mir. stanten's mill at Blum Springs was completely destroyed and at that lire he had no assurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06

Wednesday and Saturday. Via New Orleans and Southern Pacific.
 Train No. ? carries through Pullmans from New Orleans to New York ana Cincin- natl and Jacksonville to St. Louis. making connection at Nashville with through sleep CT in Chicago.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleerers from New Orleans to New York. Cincinnati, Chicago and through day coach and sleeper Montgomery to st. Louis with out change
 All through day trains make close connec- tion at Cincinnati Evansville, St. Louis and New Orleans for all points. North. South. East and West.
 For further information pertaining to rates. routes and schedules. consult ticket l IL. Wolf T. P A.. phone s5I Montgomery, Ala. or s. 6urratt. Union Ticket ARt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
DIR. BUCHANAN. THE SPECIALIST.
 Treats Without the Knife

Diseases of women piles. fistuia. strie-. ture, akin. kidney. bladder. private and rec tai diseases, nervous diseases and consttpa- ton treated with electricity; syphilis same treatment as Hot Springs: electrical outfit complete; nurse in constant attenoance.
 Hours to 3: office over Randy Kitchen l6A Dexter AvennA MnntFnmary- Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
ACQUIRED ROAD
E. q N. NOW OWNS LUMBER RAIL.
 WAY.
Branch From Cresfview to Fioraia Formally Taken Over by Larger Corporaficn---wii Reduce
 Freight Rates.

Pensacola. Fla, July 5.--(Special. )--- The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has announced that it has taken over the Yellow River Railroad, which runs from creetview. Fla, to Florala, dis- fanc1 of about thirty miles, connectine g at the former place with the P A., Division of the L. & N.
 The Yellow River has been con frolled by the LouisyilIe and, Nash villa for the past two years. when the stock was purchased from local parties, supposedly by the big corpor- affon, but 1t was always conducted as d separate road. E. c. saltS arsh, SUI perinfendent of the Louisville ana NaehvllIe being president. and F. e. Brent treasurer.
 For many reasons the Louisville and Naehville did not care to profess own ership at the time the stock was ac- uuired. one being that freight from Penxncola could be charged as If handled by the two roads, Now that the road hak announced that fl has acquired the Yellow road freight rates will probably he reduced some what The road will hereafter pc known as the Yellow River Division ana the passenger service will be I'm. proved by a through daily train being put on between Pensacola and Flor ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
SCHEDULE or TRAIN1 THE WESTERH BY. OF ALA. AND HE A. &W. ?. R. R. 60. Oas Wssi f0idf Roafs.y

TRAINS FROM MoNTGONkFx x--TraIn ss Sarriss through sleeper 70 New York thropgh slseDer to New York and day sss sGaeh n tc Washingten. Ds-ing car ser E,na Engtcn ,. Trains se and st sass ere local CONNECTIONS for CoLUlFUS. MACON and eAvANNAH--Trains 5s aud 70 ooh- pect at Opelika with c. of Ga, for Co., lumbus. No. SC from Montgomsry. if on time. connects for Columbus. and if nos more than so minutes late, for Columbuk. Macon aud Savannah. Through sleepss from 0Dsltka to Savannah.
 CONNECTIONS for MERIDIAN and JACK 6oN--Train 30 froEn Montgomery connects yasa.eS yss ssa hx ffIRH NrER ESr nns1,diaa and W H AMERINE. sF PA. J. P. 1iLLUPA CHA. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
yim Ardis Arrested.

telegram was received here late lakf night by Sheriff Van Pelt stating that Jim Ardis was under arrest in BrSwton and to come for him at once, Ardss is the slayer of Police Cshcer Burnhana. who was shot at the union depot about six months ago while the latter was endeavoring to ~lce him and another negro under arrest for fl9Mtfng The negro made his escape, ana since that time half dozen re- rroes have been arrested in as many cities who were supposed to be the Pensacola fugitive only to prove to be the wrong man when an officer from here went for him. The local ofhcers believe that the negro arrested at Brewton is the right one, as they had q traee of him in that section about a month since, but they could never fol- low 1t up If 1t does prove to be the right man the Brewton officer who made the capture will receive a re- ward of $500. &s in addition to the x1eo offered by the Governor. both. the sheriff and chief of police have or gered rewards of $1o0, Teputy San- ders. who know Ardis well. left at l o'clock this morning for Brewton to identify the-nan, and if he proves 10 pe Ardis to- bring him back here to ptard trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06

Electric lighted dining cars are on u91i.s dr9 l and between B imingham and New St n, leans. Lebanon and Cincinnati also oa trains 2 to between Montgomery anu Nashville. Service a la carte.
 New and handsome chair cars (seats IIsel operated on trains l and between SAncln- nati and New Orleans. High back seas coaches and ehatr cars are also run on all through Srains between Cincinnati. Louis vile aief New Orleans
 Train No. ] carries through Pullmans from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans Also through day coach and sleeper between St. Louis and Montgomery through tourist sleepers to San Francisco
 Train No. carries through Pullmans from Cincinnati and New York to New or leans and St. Louis to Jacksonville; also leaving Mantsomery at 9:35 pm., Tuesday,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-06
Malaria Rfakes PnIs Biood

Malaria MaNes FnIe Blood. The Old Standard Groves TasteIess Chilli Tonic. drives out malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years Price so cents --fri
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Davis entertained
a few friends last Friday evening, and
the occasion was one that caused their
guests to pronounce them royal enter.
tainers. An impromptu program OF
music, song and oratory was the order
of the evening, after which an elabor.
ate luncheon OF three courses was
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. +. F. Lander, James Smith and
T. +. Gray. Mrs. Helen Thompson and
II. l.. Price; Messrs. Hannibal Pierce,
F, l.. Anderson, Ollie Brown and VIII
liam Thistle.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

The following persons composed
jolly picnic party on the 4th, and en-
joyed the day fishing and roaming over
the hills at Silver Crown: Mr.. and
Mrs, Williams, Ashford, j. Baker,
Misses Lena and Eva Hopkins. Viola
Palmer, Mae Smith; Messrs. William
Thistle, Al. Palmer, G. Dazel and Nolle
Smith.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

The social activity has aroused the
girls Of the younger class, and on last
Thursday afternoon a club was organ
lied which bids fair to be productive
Of great results. They met at the home
OF Mrs. T. W. Ashford and her charm
ing daughter, Eunice, entertained the
gathering in pleasant manner. Lii
liam Gray was elected president, and
Marthena Palmer. secretary. The name
of this organization is THE Daisy
Club
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Mr.. Joseph Nelson and Miss Louie
Thompson were quietly married at the
home Of the brides mother last Thurs
day evening Rev. F. P. Greenlee per-
formed the ceremony.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Mr.. Amos Ray, who arrived In our
city few weeks ago from Pueblo, Col.
orado, is contemplating trip TO north
ern Wyoming points.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

The indignation OF the leading Negro
citizens of Cheyenne has been greatly
aroused over the recent action OF the
Salvation Army at this place. They
have established a place termed no
tel, where the poor and dependent PEG
pie may secure bed, bath and meals for
10 cents. II has recently developed,
much to the chagrin OF our people,
THAT NO NEGRO NEED APPLY. As
our people have contributed to the sup
port OF what we considered a worthy
cause, we advise and warn every mem
Der OF the race to desist and sever for
ever any contribution, direct or other
wise, toward this body Of alleged ad.
ministering servants to the poor and
lowly.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Mr.. Arthur Lyons made flying trip
to Denver last week and reports fine
time. He says the metropolis OF the
middle West offers many attractions
and his only regret is that he could not
stay longer.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13
CHEYENNE, WYO.

Mrs. Susie Lucas and children left
the city last Sunday for an extended
visit with relatives and friends in Iowa
and Missouri.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13
NOTICE..

Persons having matter for publ
cation will bear In mini that this
paper goes to press Thursday night
and not Friday noon as formerly. This
will necessitate earlier mailing OF
of all kinds. The ear
lier 1t comes, the more likely you are
to have II printed in its entirety. We
are no respecter of p ersons and give
all an even break. But we cannot do
the impossible, so II your matter
comes to us late, do not complain
that 1t Is cut" or even left out.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Miss Lena Hopkins very pleasantly
entertained the ladies' OF the Afro.
American Women's Club last Thursday
evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Mrs. Jordan Allen passed through
the city last Monday. en- route to her
home at Butte, Montana For the past
few weeks she has been engaged in
mission WORK at points in Nebraska,
Kansas and Missouri.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Last Sunday morning Rev. F. p.
Greenlee Of Aliens A. NJ. e. Church.
preached a very forcible and spiritual
sermon to a large congregation. He
took for his text. Thes. 5:l7-lS, using
as a theme, Prayer" At the conclu.
sion Of the sermon the doors Of the
church were opened for membership
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13
Personal Briefs,
Who They Are, What They Are
and Where They Are.

and Mrs Nettie Benjamin came for
ward and expressed desire to be iden-
tilted with the cross Of Christ.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Messrs. Nicholas Baker and Joseph
Davis arrived in the city Tuesday from
Denver and are considering the estab-
lshment Of permanent location here.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

The Cheyenne agent OF the THE
Statesman" has made personal appeals
to subscribers for a remittance, with
but little or no success. Please see him
and make a full or partial payment,
end thereby show your appreciation
for race enterprise.
Franklin's paper the statesman. (Denver, Colo.) 1906-1912, 1906-07-13

Get your jewelry and tableware,
doctors and surgical instruments, BIZ
cycle and harness parts replaced at
24G1 Curtis street. All kinds OF metal
goods plated by A. j. Briggs. Phone
Main 707G. Goods called for.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
Mr.. Holden Returned,

His host OF friends and admirers here
Will be glad indeed to know that Rev
]. f. Holden has been returned as pas
tor of the Methodist church in Scot.
land Neck. Mr.. Holden has been
stationed here three years and all the
while he has grown in favor with
his church and people and in popular
ity with the people of the entire town
and community. No appointment
made at the great Conference in Rocky
Mount last week will give more gener-
al satisfaction to a community than
Mr.. HoIden's appointment to Scotland
Neck. We all gladly welcome him
back.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
S ome Still Slow.

We greatly appreciate the action Of
those of our delinquent subscribers
who have paid up recently, but there
are still many who are slow to pay.
Kind reader, it costs us just as much
to send out the paper to the man who
does not pay us as 1t does to send it to
the man who does pay. Are you will
ling for US to give, you the paper or
have some one else pay what you
ought to pay? We hardly think 1t,
and we believe you who are still be-
hind will pay us if you can. We
depend on you, and we trust that be-
fore the year closes you will come in
and settle up, or do so by mail.
Hard work and constant effort have
been the motto in this office all this
year. The editor and printers have
worked ceaselessly to send out the
paper regularly. We have succeeded
n doing it. 1t has taken the subscrip-
ton money received to pay the print.
ers. They have been paid, and now
the editor would like some money for
Christmas necessities and to square the
wears accounts. We count on those
who owe us to enable us to do it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts
OF Our People and Other Folks.

Mr.. P. A. Lewis, OF Tarboro, was in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. Laura Applewhite has returned
from visit to Enfield.
Mr.. B. A. Pope, of Weldon, came
down Monday on visit to friends.
Miss Margaret Shields went to Raleigh
last Wednesday and returned Sunday.
Miss Ella Burroughs, OF Everetts, is
visiting her brother, MIR. q. F. Bur.
roughs.
Miss Anna Sauls has returned home
to Norfolk after visit here to Miss
Margaret Bowers.
Mr.. Jesse B. Brewer, OF Pulaski,
Va, spent Sunday and Monday here,
the guest Of Mr.. r. G. Josey.
Hon. Claude Kilchin left for Wash
ington Monday to take his place in
the lower house OF Congress.
Mr.. Moore, of Greenyille, was here
Sunday and Monday on visit to his
sister, Mrs. w. r. Cherry.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Moore visited
Mrs. Moore's sisters last week, Mrs
Jenkins and Mrs. Powell, at Potecasi.
MIR. Emery Dale, OF Norfolk, Va,
spent few days here last week visiting
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie Rue and other
friends.
Mr.. J. Frank Brinkly, of Greenville,
was here Saturday shaking hands with
his many friends who were gald to
see him.
Miss Annie Josey came home Sunday
i,uI1 the Baptist University in Raleigh
to be present at the marriage of her SIS
ter Tuesday.
Mr.. Edwin Josey came home from
Wake Forest some days ago to be pres
ent at the marriage of his sister Tues
day and to spend the holidays here.
Mr.. Frank Cherry and Misses Bessie
Cherry and Kate Arlington went to
Rocky Mount last week to attend the
Annual Conference of the NJ. E.
church.
Misses G. G. and Annie Edmonds
have moved here from Williamson
and will do dress-making. They are
living at the south end of Greenwood
street. See their card elsewhere.
Mr.. Henry Clark came home from
Chapel Hill some days ago suffering
with what was thought appendicitis.
His father, DR.. H. I. Clark, accompa-
MED him to Norfolk and placed him in
hospital where an operation was per-
formed. The latest news is that he is
doing we'll and will soon be be able to
come home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
Death of MISS Baker.

Miss Sallie Baker, daughter of Mr..
John Henry Baker, died at her fathers
home on Twelfth street Tuesday after
noon, December I1th, aged 81 years.
She had been in feeble health for some
time and her death was not unexpect-
ed. The remains were buried In the
Baptist cemetery this afternoon, the
funeral exercises being conducted by
Rev. G. I. LumpkIn, after a service in
the home. The friends of the family
deeply sympathize with them in their
sore affection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
wanted.

Lady to advertise our goods locally
Several weeks home work. Salary $12.
90 per week, $1OO day for expenses.
SAUNDERS Co, Dept. W.
46-4S Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Ill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13

A man with a sprained ankle will
use crutch, rest the ankle and let it
get we'll. A man or woman with an
overworked stomach can't use a crutch,
but the stomach must have rest just
the same. 1t can be rested too with
cut starvation. Kodol will do it. Kodol
performs the digestive work of the tired
stomach and corrects the digestive ap-
paratus. Kodol fully conforms to the
provisions OF the National Pure Food
and Drug Law. Recommended and
sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
SUCCESSFUL BAzAAR-The ladies OF
the Baptist church cleared 1912 at
their bazaar last week.

their bazaar laSL week.
MESS. RASPBERRY AND Dunn MOVE -
Mr.. p. \. Raspberry has moved from the
J. Frank BrinkIy res idence just out of
town on the Halifax road to the Mrs.
Cotton place on Main street in Clarks-
Vile. Mr.. G. w. Dunn has moved from
the residence he occupied on Green
wood street to the Brlnkly place from
which Mr.. Raspberry moved.
Mr.. VERBS CARD.--We call atten-
tlon to the professional card of Mr..
James McBryde Webb of Norfolk, one
Of the bright and promising young at
torneys of that progressive city. Mr.
Webb was Scotland Neck boy and ie
well known and pleasantly remembered
by many friends here who will be glad
to learn of his success. He is nicely
fitted up in the Atlantic Trust
building, and is getting good share
Of the professional work about him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
New Supply Of Pens.

Our new supply of premium foun-
tain pens has arrived and now for
some days we can supply those who
wish q pen as premium to subscrip-
ton to THE COMMONWEALTH.
Remember that for $3.50 you get
THE COMMONWEALTH one year and a
pretty fountain pen. This offer holds
good only to January l, 1907.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
The
Scotland Neck
Bank
Only One More Issue.

there will he only one more issue OF
re COMMONWEALTH this year, as We
.s4II give printers holiday week aites
1t. So it any one wishes to make
,.r announcement through these col
res before the new year he will
.a-e have 1t in tor next weeks issue
ing in all advertisements for next
* by Tuesday noon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
NEW CURE FOR EPILEPSY

J. B. Waterman, of Watertown, o.,
,ral free delivery, writes, my daugh-
1t, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was
1-ed by DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
La has not had an attack for over two
alrs." Best body cIeansers and life
iring tonic pills on earth. 25c at E.
Whitehead & Co.'S Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
a SUBSTANTIAL
ACCOUNT TO
YOUR CREDIT

IN a good bank doesn't
necessarily mean you will
be happy, but it does mean
that the chances for con-
tcntment are largely in
YOUR favor. That so few
have a deposit account at
the bank are sorry for it is
a good reason one would
be a good thing for you to
have. Most of the sub
stantial bank accounts of
to dav were started with
iust a few dollars and
gradually built up until
here was a sufficient
amount for an investment
good investments lead
to financial independence.
Come in and let us tell you
now easy it is to start an
account. Don't put it off.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
Special Business announcements.

Highest prices paid for country pro-
ice, furs, chickens, eggs, turkeys, etc.
ing US almost anything you have to
=. J. d. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13

We care not how you suffer, nor
what failed to cure you, HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea makes the punt
est, weakest specimen OF man or wo-
manhood strong and healthy. 81 cents.
e. e, Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13
Wanted.

A cook, washer and ironer tor a
family of three in Norfolk, Va. The
work Is very light and it Is good
home for the right woman,
Address F. E. HATCHER.
1925 Norfolk, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-12-13

Xmas goods coming in daily. We
n suit you in the Old Santa Claus
ia. Try US. J. D. Ray & Co.