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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15

Seven counties Of the north and
east of Alexander County voted
saloons out at Tuesdays election,
and as result in thirty days the
saloons that are now doing bust
ness in that territory will have to
close their doors and quit bust
ness.
The question naturally arises,
what effect will this have upon
Cairol With so large dry terri
tory so near to this city, we are
sure to feel somewhat the effect of
the change. This is Cairo's terri
tory. Cairo business houses send
their travelling men through these
counties. Cairo wholesale liquor
dealers are sure to feel the falling
off in the sales to largea number
of saloons, and other Cairo busi-
ness establishments are likely to
enjoy a part Of the greater pros
perity that is likely to follow other
lines of business as a result of this
determination Of the people to set
tie down to business and quit
spending their money for drinks.
But the immediate concern will
be, will this make any more sa-
looms in Cairos Will the saloon
men, driven out of these seven
counties, seek a location in Carrot
Will there be more bottle and Jug
houses opening up here to ship Ii
quor into this prohibition terri
tory9
At Tuesday nights council meet
ing the sixty ninth saloon license
was issued. How many more sa-
oons can Cairo stand before the
init is reachedg
In many places communities are
Uniting the number Of saloons to
me for every 500 population. If
Jairo was measured in this way on
basis of $4,000 population, we
houId have SO saloons, instead Of
10. If an ordinance was passed
hat no more saloons will be per-
1itted until the number was one
or 500 population, and then that
alto should be maintained, then
when we have reached $4,000 pop
lation we could have one more
alOon,
There are many in Cairo who be-
ieve that the number should be re-
tricted by raising the license. A
ear ago it was suggested that the
cense should be raised to $1,000
er annum, and there were many
rho felt that this was two high,
hat $3.50 was suffi c lie Mt for
be first raise. To-day one hears
lany advocating raising the Ii
ense to as high as 1875
The feeling is very strong in
afro that something must be done
} restrict and regulate the sa-
IONS. Unless this feeling finds
Expression in Legislation by the
lily Council, it is likely that it
ill find expression at the polls.
The attitude of the breweries in
saloons in every posi-
le corner is responsible for q
,rong feeling in favor Of curbing
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15
Death at Bemis.

Since last ] wrote the death angel
has entered our home and born away
in his arms our fair haired, blue eyed
baby Corinne, aged four years and
three days. She was i'll only a
short time Of congestion, only a
short time before she sank into her
last long sleep. She was asking
Of the dear twin sister who was
sleeping on unconscious of the
fact that the most beloved of all
her brothers and sisters, her own
dear little playmate. had greeted
her for the last time, while we sat
BY her bedside in sadness until the
pure spirit winged its way back to
the God who gave itSl When little
Lawrence awake next morning and
saw little sister, robed in white
with her fair hair in curls on her
pure white brow, the blue eyes closed
and she lying SO still and beautiful
begged mamma to awaken her,
Our friends in Bemis, who gave us
their help and sympathy, we will
never forget and DR.. Klyce, who re-
NAMED with us to the last doing
all in human power that could be
done.
/ will not leave thee child, said Death
Until the sordid years,
Have shown thy heart. life bitterness,
And taught thine eyes its tears,
SO STOPPING low he pressed kiss,
Upon her forehead white
And sRsilIng sweetiy In his arms,
She passed from human sight.
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15

Fifty patterns of iron tbeds a,
Bell Furniture Co. $500 to $50 DOT
each a bargain.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15

Don't think that piles can't be
cured Thousand OF obstinate cases
have been cured by Deans Ointment.
so cents at any drug store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15

the saloons. NoNone knows when
they will not open near bis own
home. The people feel that they
have no protection whatever, and
they want the council to do some
thing that will make the commu-
nifty secure.
Ii the saloon interests are wise,
they will not tempt the people Of
Cairo too far, by opening more
saloons in Cairo. - Cairo Citizen.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15
r. and A. M.

T. and a. M.
Union City Lodge No. 53l, T.. and
A. M, meets on the first Friday night
In each month at the lodge room Ia
the G. b. A. building. The presence
OF all members is earnestly requested.
Visiting members always welcome.
Il. E. MARSHALL, w. M.
r II. BATS. Sec.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-11-15

You won't regret seeing rs about
your supplies for Thanksgiving.
we have the best. Dahnke Cate.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
DANCER IN DELAY
Kidney DiUoa1es Arc Too Dangerous
 For AIaska People Go Neglect

The great danger Of kidney troubles is that they get a firm hold before the sufferer recognizes them. Health is gradually uDermiusd Backache head ache, nervousness, lameness, soreness, lumbago, urinary troubles, dropsy, diabetes and Brights disease follow in mercilgss succession. Don't neglect your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the certain and safe remedy, DOau's Kidney Pills.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell, Of +I5 W, Fourth St., Olympia, Wasbrslys: "I have DO idea how much suffering would have avoided had I known the value of Doau's Kidney Pills sooner For three years l have suffered, docto.- ed and treated for 8 dropsical condition of the body without ever knowing the true source Of the trouble to be in the kidneys, until, about two months ago, when l was induced to try Deans Kid ueY Pllls. l had swelling of the iee' and limbs; my hands would puff up, get tense and I could hardly close th-m. The other symptoms were lost sight of 70 the more nouCeale ones. At.er pro curing DOan's Kidney Pills, ] found prompt relief from the start. The swelling and bloaJing were reduced until they entirely disappeared and a touing up and strengthening of my "A hole system was felt. The other day climbed up a steep bill without a pause or 8 fuJter Of the heart. was uot s weeks ago that 1 tried the srme feat and nearly broke down in the attempt"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Fosser-Nllburn Co.,, Buffalo, N, Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Dvan's-and gake no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

Thomas Watson, of Georgia, former soDgrv smen, former Populist leader, former vtce-prssiden.lsl candidate, former presidential candidate, former magazine editor, historian and orator, will establish a chain of weekly news papers throughouJ the South. Thomas g. T!oblea, the newspaper man who ran as vtee-presIdent with Mr. Watson on the Popul!sJ ticket at the last national election, will be the lstters's managing editor, Al the present writing, Nr. Watson is a " "ProgressIve' Democrat, supporting Hoke Smith in Georgia and ". J. Bryan jn ;he country st large, and his papers will reflect his ideas. Mr. Watson will have his head quarters st Atlanta, Georgia.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
FISHERMEN
 ORGANIZE

The Southeastern Alaska fishermen are being organized into 8 union. A delegate named Swanson recently visit ed Loring aud during the absence 0. Superintendent Hickman started ar organization. On the return of Heck nsn he refused all ishernen who join cd the union the use Of company nets
 It is understood that the headQuarter: of the union are at Astoria, Oregon
 and thst 10 cents per fish will be de
 handed For several years the u1ior has dlctated prices in Western Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

Is would be a fitting thing for those people as Skagwsy who can do so to go 70 Hainss on the Fourth of July, The day will be celebrated there two days .beiorse the big events will take place bs Skagway, ald in a manner that will not fail to be entertaining 70 those who witness lhe doings. Hsines is Skag- ways nearest nsighber and it would bs 8 real 1eighborly act for our people so go down there and help Hainesiles to make the eagle scream. There will be Q good excursion to Juneau on that day, but there will be some who cannot get oE to go there who could use the day to renew and refresh friendships with Ealnes.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
WAR WILL WAIT FOR A CAUSE

The American and Japanese people have too much ssnse to go to war be- cause certain elements Of the labortng classes iu the countries dOnoJ iraternize. Jspausse statesmen understand con dislslons well enough to know how tool- Ish Is that demand on the part Of some Of the llDgo newspapers of thei country that 8 Japanese army be sent lo San Francisco Go prevent street Ramlns and other irresponsible persons from shylng an occasional brick st 8 Japanese la6oring man. When the United States and Japan go to war, if ever they do, it will be on account o' matters more grave than anything that eOutron.s the nations at the present time.
 When Japan recognized that is is lhs gsttlsd policy of the UDited States % maintain the purity of the white race ou the American Pacific coast by preventing iJ from becoming half white and hsli yellow, and acquIesed in it, lt avoided the prob b,biuty of war on ac' count ci race friction On this continent.
 1.-the United States ard Japan ever come % blows iy will be over the general supremacy on the Pacjdc ocean. The Chinese 'open door," the Ameri. sba ownership Of the Philippines and EauAI and the tariffs and trade reEu- lngions are far more likely 70 cause SD Ausricau-Japanese WAT than is the inability of the police to fine every urchip that trips up aD Oriental on the streets oi Frisco.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

A recently taken. census. .oiSpokane by United States mail carriers shows a population or 77TO7. The federal bureau 0! 5lh. istics gave the city 6O,- 600 population. A kick resulted h the order for a letter carriers census.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

JeBse James, ir,, son of che famous bandit, is a pr-cJiciuE lawyer, He was recently admtled 10 the oar.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
At The hEa5OOt

Mt. Vernon Rye, Old Taylor and Bel. mont Whiskies tdoubIe stamped goods, 10 years old), and Rainier and Pacific Bottled Beer, at the Mascot,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

Is takes money to make a Fourth of Of July celebration. Help the finance committee with good su ,scripJiOu.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

There is no, much of that hiss and roar" the poet Is want to assOCiBte with about the Cannon PresldenJil boom.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
FHrB,uA d aOup for R n,

For rent, completely furnished D use, sl modern Improvements. Enquire of Emil KUracR, aa ont gram Liquor HOu-e
 6-l7-Jf
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

Al ska's .roducuoo Of co per ha' doubled i0 Ie,s than two years.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve
 wine with dinner orders, free in place OfIea or coffee, Come ca OOyS,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

The Fifth A7euus hotel has unlimited accommodations. Steam heat and every thing modern.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
JUNEAU FlXfS
 BIG PRIZE LIST

The Juneau Fourth of July committee has appropriated the prize money for the Fourth of July sports as follows: Baseball, to include a s2OO first and
 8 SI0O second prize, expense of
 bringing outside teams etc.,.....S6Oo Miners Contests, double handed
 Fthraa tser,g r0 ente, Or no con
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

50 designs of 1907 wall paper just re gziVed co HGrrjSOn'B.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

T5 know what means comfort ln Skagway is to stay aJ the Filth Aveuu Lo.el-a modern hOstelry in every way
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20
EazI.p wm DanOa T morrow Night

At the special request of several peo- pie who cannot be present Saturday night the Eagles cub will give a dance at their hall tomorrow night There will be good music and good time IS promised.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

\ new Pisuo torrent or sale-IuQuirot
 PrIn cipsl Barber Shop. ti.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-06-20

Elbow length white silk gloves a Harrison's.
 Now Piano For Rent or Sale
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
PrOtPaCted Meeting.

Rev. w. C. Barrett, of Durham,
came Monday and joined Rev. G. T..
Lumpkin, pastor of the Baptist
church. in a protracted meeting.
Mr.. Barrett preached his first ser
mon Monday night and made good
impression. He speaks with great
clearness and strong emphasis, and
his fine logic is made effective by a
touch of pathos and tenderness. He
is we'll known as successful evangc-
list and there are fiattering prospects
fer good meeting here under his
ministry. He breaches every night
at 8 o'clock, and there are services
every afternoon at o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
A Night in Roanoke Rapids.

The editor of THE COMMONWEALTH
spent a night in Roanoke Rapids last
week. We found the people clever
and agreeable and full Of energy, as
usual.
Roanoke Rapids is really a place
of wonderful development. Only
few years ago Maj. 7. L. Emry led
a force of hands into the wild woods
along the banks Of the great Roa-
noke river and put them to work,
clearing and digging and damming
the river. A tremendous water
power was developed and as result
there are about seven hundred oper-
atives at work in the Roanoke Cotton
Mills on the banks of the river and
the Rosemary Mills a mile away at
the railroad station.
At both of these mills they take
the raw cotton from the fields Of
Halifax county and manufacture it
into beautiful fabrics of various
kinds. These mills are Of great and
inestimable value to Halifax county
in creating wealth, paying taxes and
furnishing employment for hundreds
of people.
Besides these mills there are also
large pulp mills and a paper finish
ing mill is being built there now. All
these industries are furnished with
power by the splendid falls on Roa-
noke river.
The writer is under obligations to
MIR. Jackson of the Roanoke Mills
and Mr.. Patterson Of the Rosemary
Mills for kindness and courtesy ex-
tended while visiting their plants.
Everybody at Roanoke Rapids is
clever and one always wishes to &C
again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
? Weldon improving constantly.

The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
has spent some time in Weldon re-
Gently and we found the town max
ing considerable strides in improve
plent. TIE Weldon correspondent to
the News end Observer said some
DAYS ago that Mr.. E. I. Clark has
sold the new cotton mill company. OF
which Mr.. W. T. Shaw is the leading
spirit, a 2O-acre site for $1,000. This
shows good enterprise on the part of
all concerned, and we congratulate
Weldon on its progress. The Wei
don people are always clever to the
editor of THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19

REV. Mr.. CHRIsTIAN.-Rc C. G..
Christian will preach in the Meth
odist church the fifth Sunday in Sep
tember.>
Mr.. WHEELER BUILDINC.-Mr
Tyler 3 Wheeler has commenced the
erection Of handsome residence on
Church street just south of Mr.. NJ
Biggs' residence. He has a beauti-
full location and viii have a most de-
Sirakle hnnna
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19


Mr.. r. J. Allsbrook and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Davenport
came over from Rocky Mount to the
burial Of Mr.. w. A. Staten Tuesday
DR.. r. M. johnson, DR.. Bryan and
Mr.. r. E. Hancock went to the
jamestown Exposition last week.
Mr.. Hancock visited relatives in
BERTHE on his return.
Mrs. M. A. Shields went to Green
vile Friday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. E. B. Higgs. She was accom-
panied by two other daughters, Mrs.
A. C. Livermon and Miss Susie
Shields, and also by her grand
daughter, little Miss Mary Shields.
They returned the same day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
A TEMPERANCE RALLY.
AEli.Sal00n League Recognized.

On last Thursday night, Sept. II,
there was an enthusiastic temperance
meeting in the Methodist church.
It had been announced that the
meeting would be for the reorgani-
zation of the Anti-Saloon League,
and the church was packed full, all
the space in the galleries being
taken.
The meeting was called to order
by E. E. billiard, president of the
Anti-Saloon League which was in
operation here about two years ago.
The congregation was led in prayer
by Rev. ]. E. Holden, pastor of the
Methodist church. Mr.. S. w. Nor
risett was made temporary secretary.
Several persons took part in the
deliberations of the evening, the
principal speakers being Mr.. Albion
Dunn and Rev. G. 7. Lumpkin.
Various committees were appointed
looking to the thorough organization
of the league, and an enrolment made
of those present who were willing to
become members, About 240 names
were enrolled and much enthusiasm
characterized the meeting.
Permanent officers were elected as
follows: President, T. F. Whitley;
vice-president, J. Y. Savage; secre-
tary, R. L. Hardy.
Messrs. Whitley and Savage re-
sponded to their unanimous election
by saying that they appreciated the
honor and confidence expressed in
the action of the meeting, and
promised their best service through
the league to the cause of temper
ance.
The appointment of a committee
of general management was left to
the president, and the meeting of
the league will be subject to the call
Of the president and this commit
| toe
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
Dinner to Relatives.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Hopkins gave
a fine dinner of barbecue and Bruins
wick stew to their relatives and in
innate friends Thursday, Sept. 18th
at their home on Roanoke and Ninth
streets. The occasion was pleasant
one and evidenced the good hospital
ity of Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins whose
friends are numerous. Mr.. Hopkins
is one of the good farmers Of this
community, and he takes commend
able pride in his business. striving
to be progressive all the while.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
POSY'EDy
pOCOSin Land.

All persons are hereby forbidden,
under penalty of the law, to Hunt
Trap, Fish or Tresspass in any form
or manner whatsoever on my land
known as the "Pocosin Land" con-
tanning about 1900 acres, and bound
cI as follows: BY tie land Of Chas.
Fender, G. W. Aihertson, the liver
road from Spring Hill to Edward
Ferry, the land of G. K. Moore
(known as the Ben Smith land) and
the Chas. Turner place, Let it be
understood that this notice apple
to all persons, friend and foe alike
This September Is, 1897.
$. l.. hITCHIN.
oio-Si
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
HospS'a1HIlNy

Having leased from the owners the
NICHOLSON TRACT Of land, there
by acquiring exclusive control, |
hereby give notice to ALL PERSONS
NOT TO HUNT, TRAP OR TRES
PASS in any manner or form, under
penalty Of the law, on this tract OF
land as described below, and known
as the Nicholson Land" The e.
IRENE eastern part Of the original
Clark estate and bounded on the
west and north by Ganus' gut, Oh
the south by Clark's canal and Roa-
noke river, on the south and east by
Roanoke river, j. Davis Reds and
Mike Hardy's land, containing
eleven hundred acres more or less.
S-22-tf J. Z. FUTRELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
1t Does Well for ALL.
Sonlestimes the loan of few hun.

Somestimes the loan of few hun
dred dollars is most timely thing
to one who happens to be in need of
more cash than is at hand In a
number Of instance we have known
persons to borrow money on an in
surance policy in the Union Central
Lie Insurance Company 10 tade them
over tight time, when with out the
policy they would have been at great
disadvantage. The policy holder
puts in little money every year and
at the end of few years can borrow
d nice little amount at six per cent.
interest and keep up the policy just
rs before. .....
Then, the Union Central pays. the
highest dividends while the policy
holder is living and also pays two post
norton dividends keeps OH paying
after you die.
Its settlements are al prompt, its
premium charges a. low as those OF
any first class company and lower
than some.
If you need insurance you caa not
get it in any better company and
you will have to be careful if you get
1t in as good company as the Union
Central. ...........
Drop in and let me explain its adj
vantages or drop me a line by mail.
E. f. billiard,
Special Agent.
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
MRS. FRANCIS D. E0RC0H.
december 3!St, !S2g--SepteMhcr 18th,
1867.

The Psalmist said the days of our
years are three score years and ten,
or by reason of strength they be
four score. Sister Norcom enioyed
the rare favor of the Lord of far
passing the allotted years and was
nearing the four score line when her
Lord called her home. Though well
weighted with years, until the last
year or two she has been unusually
vigorous and strong. She was al
ways blessed with strong will power
and spirit of independence that bat
tied with the pains Of declining years
and made her triumphant. And her
end was not FASTENED by any special
disease. The ripened sheaf was ready
for the garner. The day was fully
spent, evening and sunset came
silently but in their season. The life
course was fully run. It's blessed
thing to know that one has lived I'M
10 the end and lived we'll. Surely
the community will join me in say
ing this old saint of God lived we'll.
In her early years she gave her
heart to God and has ever since been
trying to follow Him. Like all think
ers she came face to face with relig-
ious problems and sometimes she was
mystified, but God brought her out
to truth and she rested in it's COM
forts in her last days.
Tho she lived in the country away
from the many religions advantages
and privileges many enjoy, yet she
was an active Christian. She spent
many a happy moment teaching the
Sunday-school classes at the Mullins
and Braswell Missions. Many bless
ed thought Of God and his love she
has left in the hearts Of men and
women III these communities and be-
cause Of these she will not be for
gotten. She was married three times.
Her first husband was Mr.. Willis
Weathersby. This union was short.
Death divided the two. She then
was married to Mr.. William Watson,
and this union was blessed with three
children, who lived to comfort her in
her old age. Death again divided
husband and wife and later in life
she was married to Mr.. B. J. Nor
com, who survives her.
She leaves two daughter, Mrs. J.
E. Woolard and Mrs. John Harris.
both of Scotland Neck and one son,
Mr.. Edward Watson, of Raleigh.
The hand Of Providence brought
her into town about three weeks ago
to visit Mrs. Woolard. A few days
after her arrival she was taken sick
and steadily grew weaker and worse
until death brought the gracious de-
liverance from her pain.
The comforts of Gods Word be-
long to her husband, children and
loved ones because she believed in
/ God and "To them that believed, He
gave the power to become the sons
to God"
The funeral was conducted by her
pastor, at the Baptist cemetery.
Many friends and loved ones gather
ed about her open grave to pay their
last tribute OF love.
G.. T. LUMPKIN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19

Ii real coffee disturbs your Stomach,
YOUR Heart or Kidneys, then try this
clever Coffee imitation-Dr. Shoop' S
Health Coffee. DR.. Shoop has closely
matched old Java and Mocha Coffee III
flavor and taste, yet it has not a single
grain OF real Coffee in 1t. DR.. shoop $
Health Coffee Imitation is made from
pure toasted grains or cereals, with
Malt. Nuts, etc Made in one minute.
No tedious long wait. You will surely
like it. Get free sample at our store
w. I. Tyler.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-09-19
,,-,1I;uo Kinnan e Marvin
Lumber Notice.

All persons are hereby warned va e11
,oc AN taking any lumber at all
IS from n1'' my saw mil! near the cem ,'ides
a. and vI'i from my mill in town, unless @a, !
anu r - o or some authorized agent
an az Zine Fl v to make note Of the lumber
taken away. 20 ,oo7
lhi' ''o S. 3. KITCHIN.
9-19-6t