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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24
THE YOUNG MAN ISN'T
THE ONLY ONE.

who needs a bank account.
Every man and woman
having all income, no mat.
ter how small or how large,
should give that income
the advantage of bank pro-
lection, pay their little
bills by check instead of
cash, and avoid errors in
making change as well as
have q receipt for each
payment. .,:s
Don't wait until tomor-
row-you know "Tomor-
row is an old .deceiver and
his cheat never grows
stale.' Start an account
today, if you can make an
other deposit tomorrow so
much the better-you will
have that much thote to
your credit and be nearer
the realization of that long
cherished dream of a snug
balance at the bank for
the future protection of
yourself and family.
Start with the
The Scotland Neck Bank,
Scotland Neck, N. {.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24
Special Business announcements.
Popular Cereals.

Grape Nuts, Force, Eggo See, Oat-
meal, Buckwheat, Pulled Rice. AL
ways fresh at popular prices.
w. T. TYLER
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HONORED GENERAL LEE.
The Veterans and the u. D. {.
Together.
Mr.: SfMNBAGRS FINE ADDRESS

On last Saturday the Buck Kitchin
Camp of Confederate Veterans and the
local chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy united in celebrat-
ing the one hundredth anniversary of
the birthday of General Robert E. Lee.
The exercises were held in the Grad
ed School auditorium. At IL O'Clock
sbout fifty veterans marched to tt 9
auditorium tn body, and with them
assembled a number Of citizens, ladies
and school children.
Mr.. w. F. Butterworth, command
ant of the Camp, called the meeting to
order, and Rev. G.. w. Phelps offered
an invocation.
The audience Joined in the singing
of the hymn, "How firm foundation, !"
etc. Mrs. w. r Bond rendered music,
opening with "Dixie.''
General Lees farewell address was
read by E. E. Hllliard. Mr.. Butter
worth then introduced as the orator OF
the occasion, Rev. P. N. Stainback
of Weldon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24

CHICKENS! CHICKENS! We
want to sell 200 fine chickens. Stop
and look at the pairs from 81 to SIS,
and TRY US. J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24

the ORIGINAL LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP
KENNElTSLkXAT,VE H0HEYmpTAR
Blossom cnd Eonev Bee on Eve-7 Baltic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24
Oysters! Oysters!

McAnge's fine selected Suffolk Oys-
tiers received every afternoon on the
O'Clock train.
J.D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-01-24
Vinegar.

Good Old Country Pure
Apple Vinegar.
w. II. TYLER.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
OBITUARY.

Mrs. X atherine S. Presson, wife Of Ellis
TAYLOR Presson, was born November II,
1892, in Benton County, Tenn. Her hus-
band having died as q prisoner Of war in
the State Of Georgia, June. 1864, lett her
ayoung widow to raise six children. She
lived widow in deed and in truth, and
raised five OF her children to be useful
men and women, one having died in in
fancy, and on the evening of December
IS, 1906, her long pilgrimage grew to q
close and her pure spirit was ushefed in
to the presence Of that Savior whom she
loved so well and served so faithfully.
Never will her pastor forget the visits
to her home; not one time did she ever
fail to say; Brother Mathis, want
you to haveprayers before you leave, +"
and as she would rise from her knees ]
could see tears of joy in her eyes. The
last time / ever prayed in her home Just
a few days before she died, she asked me
NOT to pray for her only that she might
be more patient in her affection, bat to
"pray for her children" as they were
gathered around her; pray that they
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
HARmoNs CREEK

Regular correspondence.
II. A. West was here on business
one day last week.
S. j. Prewett went to Camden
on business Saturday.
Benjamin Farmer has moved to
his new home near Gland.
James Lowry of Flatwoods Wis.,
tied relatives here Sunday.
M. M. Blanks was at Camden on
business last Saturday.
Charlesan John Balyew of Luz
terton visited here last week.
Edward Hartley visited relatives
at Sulphur Springs last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bush of
Sulphur Greek visited relatives
here one day last week.
Miss Lola Melton and brother,
Newton, visited relatives at Halls
Valley one day last week.
Gus and Bedford Melton, who
are attending school at Camden,
visited homefolks Saturday.
Tom and Frank Melton were at
Big Sandy one day last week to
see Hugh Melton and family off
to Texas, where he recently pur-
chased farm.
The news Of the death of Mrs.
Emma Phifer Of Eva was received
here with much sorrow. Her re-
mains were given burial today at
the Phifer burying-ground. We
extend heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved ones; may they live that
Christian life that the deceased
lived while npon earth.
HARMONs CREEK, February &c.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
HICKS CHAPEL.

Regular correspondence.
Health in this locality is very
good at present.
Rain has impeded the work of
tie men the last few days.
Ode Egan was a guest Of John
Fur Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. j. l.. Myers was the guest
of Mrs. Ollie Fur yesterday.
John Smith is talking of moving
to Camden in the near future.
Eulis Oxford, our constable, has
been very busy the last two weeks.
Mrs. Lena Nichols was a guest
of Mrs. b. Ell. Fur Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Barnes were
guests of the latter's mother Sat-
urday and Sunday.
John Fur filled his appointment
at Mr.. Egan's Sunday. Tell US
about it, Miss Dora.
We hear the men talking about
hauling logs the following week.
1t appears to us to be too muddy
and rainy for the work.
Howard Pierce failed to fill his
regular appointment at the home
of j. Fl. Barnes Sunday. Tell us
all about it, Miss Mary.
J. l.. Myers is talking of selling
out and leaving the country, but
we hope he will change his mind
and conclude to remain among us.
James Nichols has gone to Glib
son County on a visit, and if he
can make the arrangements it is
his intention to move there. We
would regret to lose the family,
but wish them success wherever
they may choose to go.
HICKS CHAPEL, February 90
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
EAGLE CREEK.

Special correspondence
j. w. and Robert PEBBLES visit
ed at Riverside Sunday.
Boon Latham attended Sunday
school at Birds Hill Sunday.
Jacob PEBBLES is visiting his
nephew, Andrew PEBBLES, at Chi
cago, I'll.
T. w. Whitfield was on Postum
Creek Sunday. Did you see him,
Miss Belle?
James E. Capps, who has been
sick for some time, is no better, we
regret to learn.
Miss Bette Ashby of Hustle
town is spending a few days here
with her brother, Daniel Ashby.
Evidently there must be some
attraction at William Henry's, for
Harvey Matlock goes that way
quite often of late. What do you
think about it, Miss Emma?
j. W. Matlock and Miss Jennie
Goshorn were married at the home
of the bride Wednesday evening,
February 20. We extend congrat-
ulations, and wish them all JOY
and happiness.
EAGLE CREEK, February &c.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, God, in his infinite
wisdom and mysterious provi-
dence, has seen fit to take from
our midst our esteemed sovereign
and friend, w. +. Harrison, and
Whereas, the hand of death
coming SO swiftly and suddenly to
lay our brother low, has robbed
our camp of one of it's most faith
full members and worthy soyer-
eigns; therefore, be it
Resolved, by Postoak Camp No.
At, Woodmen Of the World, that
we greatly regret the loss of our
dear Brother Harrison, and extend
our most profound sympathy to
his bereaved family and friends;
be it further
Resolved, that copy Of these
resolutions be spread on the min
utes Of the camp and that copy
be furnished The CAMDEN CHRON-
1oLE for publication.
Respectfully submitted, this the
Goth day of February, 1907.
w. FL. GINGLEs,
G. I'll. HARPER,
w. d. COOPER,
Committee.
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might be useful and be blessing to the
world
There are some Christians whose beau-
ty and richness of character can never be
portrayed. She was one of Gods hero
ms. Her whole life was a benediction,
"None knew her, bnt to love,
None named her, but to praise.
She was seventy-four years OF age, ana
had been follower of Jesus since early
childhood was member Of the Metho-.
dist Episcopal Church, South Her chill
dren, grandchildren and kind friends and
neighbors did all in therpower to admin
lister TO her wants and alleviate nerpain,
but God said, lit is enough; come up
higher"
We can not understand why She lin
gered so long, though patiently, during
her last illness, but ''now we see through
a glass darkly, tken face to face; !" and
now we viii look through our tears TO
that glad home where she viii greet lls
with a sweet smile Of welcome.
Her pastor.
f.. NJ. MATHIS.
Camden, February Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
The CHRONICLE and the Weekly
Memphis Commercial Appeal, 81,
Gives Health, vigor and Tone.

Herbine is a boon for sufferers from
aneamia, By its use the blood is quick
ly regenerated and the color becomes
normal. The dropping strength is re-
viyed, helanguor is diminished, health,
vigor and tone predominant new life
and happy activity results. Mrs. Belle
II. Shriel, Middlesborough, Ill, writes /:
81 have been tronbled with liver com
plant and poor blood, and have found
nothing to benefit me like Herbine.
hope never to be without it. | have
wished that | had known of it in my
husbands life time" soc. Sold by the
Fry Drug Co.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
LICK CREEK.
CHAPEL, February 26.

Regular correspondence.
DR.. Jobe went to Stewart one
day last week.
I'D. Wade is very i'll this week,
we regret to learn.
Mrs. David Clement and j. III.
Clement have the grip.
Dee Cooper, our hustling mail
carrier, is nearly always on time.
Walter Hassell is looking after
"Uncle Newt" these times. Eth,
Walter?
John Vaughan was away from
home Sunday afternoon. What
time did he leave, Miss Addie?
Rev. j. G. Ross preached an ex-
cellent sermon at Mount Carmel.
Let us now begin preparations for
children's day.
When do we have an opportun-
ity to vote on the no-fence law in
Benton? Let us adopt it at once.
Then we can build our pasture
fences and go to blowing.
The entertainment at Mount
Carmel last Friday evening was a
most enjoyable occasion. Miss
Leila Perkins had a splendid reci-
tation, and "The Ball Headed
Men" was we'll rendered.
LICK CREEK, February %.
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THE BEST COUGH SYRUP.

S. L. Apple, ex-probate judge,
Ottawa County, Kansas, writes;
"This is to say that I have used
Billiards. Horehound Syrup for
years, and that / do not hesitate to
recommend it as the best cough
syrup | have ever used" Csc, SOC
and $1.00. Sold by Fry Drug Co.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
In the District Court Of the United
States for the Eastern Division
of the Western District
of Tennessee.

In the matter of
G. G. Thompson In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS.
To the creditors OF G. G. Thompson of
Camden, Benton County, Tenn, and
district aforesaid, bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that the FIRST
meeting ef the bankrupt's creditors will
be held at my Office in Trenton. Tenn,
on the 9th day of March, 1907, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt and trustee and transact
such other business that may properly
come before the said meeting.
This the Dist of February, 1907.
JOHN X. WALKER,
S. i. PEELER, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Attorney, Camden, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

Bills to amend the charter of
Camden by extending the corpor-
alton limits are pending in the
general assembly.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

Knoxville, approaching talent
and merit, has elected Professor
Mynders superintendent Of its
schools. That he will improve
them, there can be no doubt, for
he is Just that kind of man.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

TO issue bonds for county road
purposes or not issue bonds, that S
the question. A 25 cent tax will
turn the trick. Lets hear from
some Of the interested ones on the
question.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

The brick making plant ques-
ton is being revived again. Let
us hope it will materialize.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
TO SNUFF USERS.
Committee.

When you buy snuff you want
the best. Red Band Pure Scotch
Snuff is the kind that will give you
complete satisfaction. 1t is made
from the highest grade of snuff to-
baccos, carefully cured, and is all
its name implies-a pure Scotch
snuff Of the very highest quality.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

There is always satisfaction in
knowing you have the best-so use
Red Band Pure Scotch Snuff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01
FRIDAY, MARCH /, 1907.

What about that electric light
plant for Camden?.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

GAINESVILLE went "dry" in the
election held Tuesday.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

A steam laundry is the one thing
needful just at this time.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

Use Red Band Pure Scotch
Snuff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-03-01

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Weekly American, $l.00 per year.
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Send us the important news OF
your locality.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
TONIC FOR MOTHERS
Or. Williams Pink Pills Are Safe and Reliable-A Favorite Household
 Remedy

Motherhood may be the eroWning blessing of woman life or it may bring grief and sorrow. Mrs NJ J. Wight. of ITO Seventh Street. Auburn. Maine. relates her experience after the birth of her daughter in 1901. as fol- lows: T was all run down at the time the baby cane and did not inn prove in health rapidly after. 1 Was pale, thin and bIoodless. My stomach distressed me being full of gas all the time and my heart 1uttered so that could scarcely breathe.
 Finally 1 remembered that q friend had recommended Dr. Williams Pink Pills to ne Sc 1 commenced using them. l gained in strength rapidly while the haEy threye also. When expected my next child l started talk ing the pills again as a tonic and strengthener and had no such diff culty as before. l got up better and my strength came back much sooner.
 "A year ago last winter l mad an at tack of rheumatism in the hands which went from one hand to the other The joints swelled up and were so stin could not move them. The pin ox- tended up through my arms and shoulders. l felt sick enough To go to bed but did not do SC. This attack lasted for several months. l tried sey- eral remedies but finally came back to using the p.lls which had done me so much good before and found that they benefited me almost at once. have not bcpO tT0nhAed CinCP v
 All druggists sell Dr. Williams Pink Pills. or they will be sent b. mail postpaid, on receipt of price, 90 cents per box. six boxes for s250 hy the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady. N. Y. Send for book of cures
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
4 DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.

Paftd and trembling. the grief stricken wife met her husband at the door
 She is gone," came the wal from her set lips
 The mans face blanched. and he reeled as il from heavy blew Half dazed, he sank into a chair
 Gone" he echoed, vaguely.
 Conc repeated the wife Wth a brave effort at selfcoBuol. Oh. what shall do without her? l had learned to lean upon her so. she was 50 much 10 me, and now" Her courage for. sock her quite, and she burst into tears
 Her husband drew her 10 him.
 Don't weep. dear heart" he said tenderly Tell me about it. l had feared that it might happen. but the blow has fallen so suddenly
 The wife raised her head and her eyes flashed fire
 How did it happen?" she reiterated. in changed voice Why. that cat of a Mrs. Jenkins offered her six dollars q week. and no washing or ironing. So. of course. Bridget jumped al it. and left us without notice!"
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
N.,, yorL,. saels Growth.

The rapid growth of tbe nations great metropolis fs source Of nation aI interest and pride statisticIans figure that the population of inc city will exceed that Of London by The year 1915. and will double in 25 years The present generation will uudoubt. edIy see in New York the worlds greatest metropolis. Few persons realize that the population of New York city is already one in 21 ef the population of the entire Tinted States. or that the growth Of New York city in the century past has been five times more rapid than the growth oi the whole country Moody.s Maga zine.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
PeneF.s of the Y-P7y

It Is noted from Baltimore that dur ing the len years since the discovery 2f the X-ray important research has been made by the medical department of Johns Hopkins university through the use of the ray as a dtagnostic agent and the results of great bene- hts derived from the early diagnosis aud study of aneurisms. or morbid di- iation ot the walls of arteries. through this agent have just been compiled and described by Dr F Howard Baet- jar. Of the university.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
Member of Smart New York Society Arrested for passing
 Counterfeit moneN

Member or SHaft Kew loEh SOCIetY Arrested for passing
 Counterfeit money
 Earl's daughter accuses husband
 Of being blackleg.
 As for Washington, the next day it did nothing less than boil is lunch and preeipitate itself upon the dinsy police court. where il WAS understood that the examination Na5 To be held that afternoon
 The appearance in the witness box of Lady Angela, in q mau4e costume Of Parisian origin, qnieted the assemb lage. But. alas. the witness, in the prettiest. and comRletest way broke down in her evidence. Yes. sle ad mitted. she did buy a gold piece from her husband, paying him silver dol lar
 And he gave Xol this coin, now in the possession of the police?f
 We'll said Lady Angela. that's inst what. now | think of it can't be sure of at all You see T Hdt Ii at once into this purse and she held ID network article for inspection there were q good many other gold coins there They may hase got mixed np.'
 Then you have ne idea how you came te have this cein?'
 T cannot possibly tell, replied Lady Angela, eeading the question and the necessity of lging at che and the same moment.
 It was evident Charles Edward must be acquitted. There il was But the judge experienced a Eaadenable curiosity To knew the reason ef the prisoners behavior
 Let me tel you, then. cried Charles Edward enthusiastically did SO An enunciation Of a great moral truth, such 9 description of Tur- ner's portable ice machine as in the over-heatcd atmosphere of the court room moved everyone,
 At first il must he confessed. the incongrWty and humor of the whole thing were what chiefly struck the people Then the representatives of the press faeained headway. as it were. Turner being at hand, was in- tcrviewed al length Then they de- saeaded upon the secretary of war. Somewhat confused. that gentleman admitted that he had heatd nothisg of Inc Turner machine. that it was doubtless being inyestigated that he would himself personally SC that il Was 90 investigated.
 eHe had better. was su5aiac.ly put the editorial comment yeEYWhere next day
 Charles Edwards phatoe aHh ap- feared in sixteen WeeAlies a4d in two hundred and fifteen dailies \ lead ing merchant in Now York fat on sale the eLaa5 Austin Dust Cloak And on the fourth day the department of war offered Turner twenty thousand dollas for his invention
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
The -chcsrflIl Rnhernian.

q never see you that you aren't iighthearied and cheerful. Ihey said to the seedy Bohemian. Why is it. We wonder
 Well you see. the Bohemian ox- plained. I've go; so used oneyer hay ing any money, to being always broke. to realizing that Eve come 10 the end Of my rope and there's nothing left for me, that I've made up my mind to make the best Of il and take my medi- cine with smile"
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
canos of Ancient m,te

While engaged in clealing out a deep bog in Somersetshire, England. a workman nuearthed canoe which probably belonged 10 some ancient lake d~eiler. The beat. which is of oak, is in q fairly goed state of pres efYatiQn. and measures 29 feet 6 inches in length and feet 10 inches in width. and in appearance is some ' hat Ike modern punt.
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
Bid Port of N.w south WaI.s.

Newcastle, N s w. is now a very important port. with ils sga00 people and situated leg miles he rail CT bG 4iles by sea from sydEes The pau cipal shipments sEe coal Last year 177g vessels entered and cleared, hay ing combined tonnage of 2,16S.491 Labor troubles are Is eaief drawback
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04

0y the love of sensation also they rushed fga@aFd to examine The coin
 lis bad one. madam. if eye- there was, sa!d a reporter with red hair
 I tBjHh Hs hnrld Of Him ? com plained the f9nng woman. turning an aeeusins face 8poa Charles Edward Wha, oeeht ! to de, she asked of the red haired gentleman who seemed SO markedly sympathetic Arrest him of course and he bounded away towards Inc policeman ai tbc top of the capitol steps
 At this point he was interrupted by a stalwart blue arm laid apeu his own
 Charles Edward Ras generous sairitand he would be the first to ad init that his wife intervention had given ta the wheic affair q publicity beyond anything 10 which his oRa un
The Monticellonian., 1907-04-04
Many chllaren rake saorar,en..

hota6Ie c0nfTTmaIlon took TIaee recently in Duhlin, at the pHo-cathod- ral. Archbishop Walsh conferred the sac@aPent of confirmation on nearly a thousand children. The actual con ferring lasted two hours, and the ore mouy was concluded by the admiais- terinS Of the temperance pledge and a strong eAhortation to the children to discharge faithfully ah their religious duties.