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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07

Notice of Land Sale.

BY virtue of the power in "A certain
executed by John T. Apple
white, deceased, of Halifax county, \.
c., to Richard Nj. Whiteker, deceased,
of Nash county, n. c., duly recorded
in book o., page 1872, Halifax Couny
registry, the undersigned executor, duly
appointed by the last will Testament
of the said Richard Nj. Whitaker, de-
ceased duly probated and recorded in
will book ), page 4S1, in the Clerk OF
the Court office in Nash County, will
on the fourth day OF April 1907, at ] l
O'Clock a. M, at the court house door
in Halifax county, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed real estate, lying and being
in Enfield township, Halifax coun-
ty, n. c., and known and Gcsig-
mated as follows, viz: Adjoining the
lands of estate of J. T. Applewhite, Sue
E. Naughen and others and bound
cd on the East by deep creek, on the
North by the Allsbrook line, on the
West by the Halifax road and on the
South by the land of the estate of J. T..
Applewhite, containing fifty nine and
one fourth go 14) acres more or less.
r. w. WHITAKER, Executor
Woodland and Vaughan, Atty,
Nashville, \. c.
This the 1st day of March 1907.
3-7-4th
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KILLS LIKE LIGHTNING
Few Deadly Rheumatism OF the Heart
Comes On.

Those pains you feel when you
first arise in the morning aching
pains in the joints, shooting pains in
the muscles are signs of warning
They are danger signals, evidence Of
a deep-seated trouble that if not
removed may affect the entire system
and cause chronic disease, or if the
cause is not removed, they may de-
velop suddenly into the deadly Rheu-
matism of the Heart, which kills like
lightning.
Better get rid of the cause at once.
Rheumatism and it's kindred diseases
are caused by the accumulation of
of poisonous acids in the blood. Rub
bing with oils and liniments will not
cure it; it is an internal disease, and
can be conquered only by an in
ternal remedy. There is just one
complete cure - REEUMACIDE
RHEUMACIDE neutralizes the pois-
onous acids, sweeps all the dangerous
germs out Of the blood and makes
you well all over" RHEUMACIDE
CURES because it is the only remedy
that "gets at the joints from the in
side"
Mr.. Mr.. R. Hughes, of Atkins, Va,
writes.
-Four bottles of RHEUMACIDE
have entirely cured me of long
standing case of Rheumatism, and
greatly improved my general health:
| was a total wreck, having had
rheumatism for twenty years. l
spent several weeks and much mon
ey trying specialists in New York,
but RHEUMACIDE is the only cure
have found. When l began to use
i I weighed 40 pounds. Now |
weigh 100 pounds, my normal
weight"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
THE ACORN. "

We have received the first num-
Der of THE ACORN, a monthly
published by the literary societies of
the Baptist University for Women,
in Raleigh. 1t has q dainty cover
design, is filled with creditable con-
tributions and editorial work.
Miss Undine Futrell, of Scotland
Neck, is associate editor from the
Astrotekton Society, and Miss Helen
Hilliard contributes to the first num-
Der of the magazine on AN Alarm
Clock"
The publication is altogether
UNIQUE and interesting and does
credit to the young ladies who edit
it and furnish the contributions, as
well as to the institution which it
represents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07

the House and passed second and
third reading.
A large number of private bills
passed final readings, among them
the bill to repeal the charter of the
town Of Essex in Halifax county.
The immigration bill coming up
was discussed at length and passed
by vote of 20 to Ii. It provides
that the Department of Agriculture
may expend S., coo per annum in the
interest of immigration and the
State may expend a like sum, if
necessary, through the Immigration
Bureau.
A bill passed prohibiting the sale
of liquor anywhere in North Carroll
Ma within 200 feet of any church or
other place of public worship Or any
school house.
HOUsE-Much of the time in the
House, both at morning and evening
session, was spent in considering
various private bills. The most i'm
portant measure before the House
YVES the bill regulating child labor in
factories, which passed its final
reading.
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EDWOfth Marriages.
reading


Cor. to The Commonwealth
There was beautiful double mar
rage at Gethsemane Feb. 10th at 7
o'clock p. M, the contracting parties
being Mr.. D. Arnold Weeks and Miss
Lucy Anderson, Mr.. Milton Marks
and Miss Minnie Walston, when they
were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock in the presence of large
gathering Of friends and relatives
to witness the happy event, Rev.
Mr.. Rogers, of Whitakers, per-
forming the ceremony.
The church was beautifully decor
ated with ferns and evergreens, the
color scheme being white and green.
In front Of the altar was an arch
twined with creeping ivy.
Miss Mary Walston presided with
grace and skill at the organ and
beautifully rendered the wedding
march.
The bridal party entered as follows:
First came the flower girls, little
Joyce Weeks and Jewel Overstreet
dressed in dainty white frocks; next
came the ushers, Forrest Hyman and
Ray Marks, down either aisle; then
came Miss Ruby Marks and Walter
Pittman, Miss Tiny Pittman and
Rurick Cannon, Miss Carrie Coz
and Staten Weeks. They crossed il
front of the altar and took places on
either side Then came down the
left aisle the bride, and the groom
down the right aisle. They were
met at the altar by Rev. Mr.
Rogers, who in a beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony took their mar.
riage vows and pronounced then
husband and wife.
The brides wore white silk, carry
ing brides roses and ferns.
After receiving congratulation
the bridal party left for Mr.. C. A
Weeks home, one Of the grooms
fathers, where they were tendere,
an elegant reception, about one mill
from Gethsemane church nea
Whitakers, N, C.
This communication was intended
for last issue but reached the ofic,
too late for publication. Editor.
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Withdrew The Bill.

Some days ago Representative A.
P. Kitchin introduced a bill in the
House TO incorporate the town Of
Spring Hill. The Committee on
Counties, Cities and Towns reported
the bill unfavorably, but by a recon-
sideration it was decided to report
favorably with an amendment that
no liquor should be sold at Spring
Hill. Mr.. Kitchin asked that the
committee should not report on the
bill with the amendment until he
should hear from the people at
Spring Hill. Later Mr.. Kitchin
withdrew the bill.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
SCOTLAND NECK PROHIBITION.

AS formerly stated the bill to re-
peal prohibition in Scotland Neck
passed the House and went before
the Senate Committee on PROPOSE
sitions and Grievances.
When the hearing came up before
that committee Senator w. E. Dan
iel went before the committee and
stated that he wished them to decide
the case on it's merits solely and not
consider him in the matter at all.
The committee reported un&avora-
bly, and it was thought by the prohi-
bitionists that it was ended.
Later, however, Senator Ether
idge, of Dare, who was not present
when the h2aring was had before
the committee, offered a minority re-
port and called it up and the bill was
before The Senate Tuesday. 1t
passed by vote Of 30 to II.
We wlite without having seen the
bill, but as we understand it, it was
changed considerably from the form
in which it passed the House.
AS we understand it, the bill pre-
vides for an election next November
between the 1st and 18th.
1t has been hard fought contest
on both sides, and THE COMMON
WEALTH is glad the matter is settled
for at least eight months and the
people of the town can take up other
things and let the whiskey question
rest.
Senator Daniel spoke at length
for the bill and Senator Mitchell
of Bette, spoke earnestly and ably
for the side of prohibition.
We write without having seen any
report of the discussion and without
space for further report now. Near
time Scotland Neck will still be
under prohibition for eight month:
longer at east.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
II Pays.

The following by the Gastonia Ga
zette applies to almost any communi-
ty:
There are just a few who have
permitted their subscription to lag
behind. Don't do it. You will die
one Of these fine days and your fami-
ly will want a column obituary pub
lished free, and then your daughter
is soon to be married and you will
expect your home paper to give her
an Alice Roosevelt write-up, and all
free. 1t always pays to be prompt
in paying your subscription to the
| zeal paper"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07

There is nothing more dainty for
a picnic or luncheon, than Argo Red
Salmon sandwiches or salad. The
Cook Book tells you how to prepare
tn en-. Ask your grocer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
Captain Jenkins Letter.

Capt. w. T. Jenkins, vice-presi-
dent Of the Halifax county Southern
Cotton Association, was unable to
be at the meeting in Halifax Mon
day, but sent the following timely
and suggestive letter:
Aurelian Springs, n. c., Mar. 4, '07.
Mr. E. E. Hilliard,
Halifax, N c.
Dear Sir: Your postal to hand
and | regret very much that can
not be with you all today in your
meeting.
Now is the most important time
to meet and discuss the acreage
question, and insist on good reduc-
ton of cotton, the planting of more
corn and feed crops, so as to hold
the cotton next fall.
Now is the most important time
to make arrangements for the ware
house system and have the houses
ready for the cotton early next fall.
] believe the warehouse system the
very best thing we can do to en-
nance the price Of cotton, and con-
troll the supply and prices, besides
the great saving in loss of weight
and damage by exposure to the
weather. Halifax county has lost
thousands of dollars this season by
r damage to cotton at the depot:
where it has been dumped on the
ground in mud ana water to avail
transportation, when it should have
been stored in warehouses and ship.
ped direct to the factories.
Now is the most important time
to discuss the fertilizer question ano
urge the farmers to use less com
mercial guanos and make their fer
tilizer at home, by mixing acid phos
phate, kainit, and cotton seed meal
This is better and cheaper than thu
mixed goods, and leaves the farme
and his lands in better condition TO
next year.
We have a great work to do to ed
ucate our people to the importance
of our Association, but will succeac
if we will AL do our best.
Yours truly,
w. T. JENKINS.
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iiObgood Items.
-or. to The Commonwealth

(-or. to The Commonwealth
Hobgood, N. c., March 5, 1907.
Miss Lillian A Bell spent last week
in Hobgood visiting her sister, Mrs.
T. H. Edmondson. DR.. and Mrs. A.
G. Harris, of Fairfield, are also visit
ing their sister, Mrs. T. H. Edmond
son.
Miss Bette Wright, of Hobgood,
has gone to New York to visit her
sister, Mrs. Hoke.
Miss Lucy Wright, of New York,
is on visit to her sister, Mrs. X.
Leggett.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. White went
to Greenville, N. C. last week to see
the Clansman played.
Mrs. R. J. Shields and Mrs. w. N.
Herring went to Norfolk last week.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
Like Graded School Girl on Honor
Roll.

The Roanoke News two weeks
ago said:
"Our esteemed neighbor, THE CON-
MoNWEALTH, published by Mr.. E. E.
billiard, at Scotland Neck, came to
US last week in a brand new dress of
type, looking as clean and bright as
a graded school girl on the honor
roll. THE COMMONWEALTH is one
Of our favorite exchanges. We con-
graduate Borther Hilliard on this
evidence of enterprise and prosper
ity.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
Southern Cotton Association Met II
Halifax Monday.

The Halifax county branch of the
Southern Cotton Association met in
Halifax last Monday, March 4th.
President Hilliard called the meeting
to order, and eight townships were
represented as follows:
Brinkleyville-W. J. Collier, E. L.
Lee and J. H. Norman.
Butterwood- A. Carter.
Conoconara J. H. Pope.
Enfield Montgomery Shields, W.
T. Whitehead and C. E. Barley.
Faucets W. Dickens.
Halifax T. Eure.
Rapids--Hannibal Shearin.
Besides those enrolled as delegates
others came into the meeting later.
Proceedings Of the last meeting,
which was held January 7th, were
read and approved.
The president read an interesting
letter to the Association from State
President C. C. Moore, of Charlotte,
which showed his keen interest in
the welfare of the Association gen
orally, and in Halifax county Asso-
citation especially.
Also Capt. w. T. Jenkins, vice
president Of the county Association,
sent an interesting letter, which ap
pears elsewhere in this paper.
LESS COTTON AND LESS FERTILIZERS.
It was the sense of the Association
that the cotton acreage in Halifax
county will be reduced this year Is
per cent. under what it was last
year, and that the amount of ferti
lizer5 will be reduced accordingly.
There was a general discussion of
the matter Of corn culture and some
new methods, and also the various
varieties of cotton seed.
D.. A. S. Harrison, of Enfield, be-
ing present, made some interest
ing and helpful remarks before the
meeting,
MEET IN ENFIELD MAY BIRD.
The matter of holding the meet
ings at different places in the county
was discussed, and it was regarded
with favor. By motion, therefore,
it was decided to hold the next meet
ing in Enfield Friday, May 3rd.
Some one will be secured to speak to
the meeting on some practical sub
ject.
Township meetings are to be held
throughout the county on Friday,
April Goth, to appoint delegates to
the meeting at Enfield on May 3rd.
The following collection returns
were made from the Townships:
Brinkleyville, through w. J.
| Collier, S 1.35
Enfield, through M. Shields, 3.25
Roanoke Rapids, through H.
Shearin, Loo
Palmyra, through E. E. Hill
lard, BLOC
Total, $50. 81
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07
DO You Want it?

Do you want insurance in one of
the safest and best OLD LINE COM
PANIEs? Then take it in the Union
Central.
Rates low and pays highest divi-
dents.
E. E. billiard, Agt.
Scotland Neck, n. c..
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Notice.
North Carolina, Halifax County.

North Carolina, Halifax County.
Having qualified as administrix of
]. w. Leggett deceased, late of Hall
fax County, North Carolina, this is
to notify all. persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased to
exhibit them to my attorneys, Messers
Kitchin & Smith, on or before the
8th day of March, 1903 or this notice
will be pleaded in bar Of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate
settlement.
This 7th day of March, 1907.
JAMES MARGARET LEGGETT,
Per Attorneys, Kitchin & Smith.
s. 7-6t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07

$3.50
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-03-07

WE WILL REFUND your money
checrfully if 'Flooralac" does not prove
to be the best va-niEh that you used
before on floors or furniture.
JosEY IIDwE Co.
2-14t If
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
PORK
NEW YORK COTTON
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, Jan S.-cATTLE.-There
was little change OF note early IN
comparison with the prices win
those of the previous day. though it
being Tuesday there wa naturally a
large percentage of butcher cattle,
Shippers wanted a few good steers to
I'll orders but packers were not dis
posed to take hold actively on the
early market. Tie market was steady
and the quality Of steers offered was
rather poor
HOGS-Thc demand was good and
the market steady TO strong. Ton
price went at sG.32A Buying wa
well distributed. Packers did not like
he strong market but conditions
eventually forced Them into trade
Shippers and SPECTATORS took tol
hogs.
| SHEEP-The market was steady
| for sheep while lambs had show OF
| strength The market did not SHOW
any change in prices.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
CITY COUNCIL WAS BUSY
Concluded from Fourth Page,l

satisfactorily, but there vas dill
Guilty in getting the water to them
The englneer and assistants had been
engaged in efforts to open sewers and
Editches. in order to permit the water
in the bottoms 10 reach the pumps.
II was hoped to give relief to all
parts Of me city in e1oi time.
Motion BIZ Alderman kcahler that
warrants drawn and bearing approval
of chairman Of pump and water com
mittee be paid "fs adopted
| Men viii be paid every Saturday
Alderman Burke's resolution that
mud be scraped OFF Sycamore street
was adopted and he will see that this
impouan work (, done at once.
Petition Of citizens for temp 2rary
walt ON Thirty-seyenth and Thirty
eighth streets, en- Washington avenue
land Elm streets was referred to
street committee, the feeling ex-
pressed being hat relief should be
g ven,
Resolution by Alderman Thomas
that crossing. be laid at Thirtietn
land Washington Thirty third and
Elm and Thirty-third and ST. Mary's
/ Place wa referred TO street commit
tee
A proposition by Alderman Nellis
| tlat }hc city attorney be instructed
ITO prepare an ordinance taxing all
vehicles, to create fund to repair
streets. was the subject Of much
Erailery
'"The tax might be heaviest ON coal
wagons said Alderman Scullin.
Sure. include them ALL was All.
derman Nellis' reply
Il think We ought first TO &c some
streets that people can drive over be-
fore we impose tax like that, SAID
alderman Davis
owners of vehicles are taxed
enough keeping their rigs in repair
said Alderman Sculln
There's no joke in this at all, satl
alderman Nellis The purpose of The
ltax s TO get money 70 make streets.
You'll wait iorg time for paved
Isueets if you depend upon a vehicle
tax to get the moucy, said another
| Alderman Burke was first called on
Eto vote and he gave an emphatic
Nav" which brought down me
thouse. 1vt{,
II 20. yes" said he You fellows
think you have L. one me because
own a livery stable; but don't yo'
forget ! pay license for that
The es0luton was lost by large
majority.
Resolution by Alderman Thistle
yood that ordinance be presented
liking nominal tax on automobile
Land requiring that number be DIS
played wa. adon ed
The mayor statSj taat a Spec'a
meeting for general #'i# Ss Woui
be held Friday night lt
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
In the stock Market Yesterday, Due
Largely to Uneasiness in Money
Closing Irregular.

New York, Jan. S.-The stock mar
ket was sharply teactionary TO-DAY
and speculative sentiment underwent
marked alteration Various factors
contributed to the result. The prin-
cipal Influences on the decline were
the reoccurenee of uneasiness over
the money outlook. and the dlsquiet
ing effect Of obvious pressure to sell
Union Pacific. IT became evident
THAT existing banking resources were
too scanty to allow resumation 81
speculative activity On a large scale
THE bank statement Saturday leaves
no ground for surprise that the money
market still should be sensitive. The
added scarcity of call loan funds part
~ due to the increased demand Of
islight speculation was partly attribu
Ital also to the disposition of the lead
ers to place funds in time loans rather
than call. This helped to an easier
tone for time loans in the last lev
days. The announcement OF the pur
chase of s25, 100000 of three year
per cent notes Of the American Tele
i,phone and Telegraph company recall
ed attention to the fact that the cap.
ital requirements still are TO be sup
lplied
| Southern Railway ran off sharply
the supposed liquidation for the ac
count of the estate of the late domi
lnant figure in the company was re
sponsble United States Steel ais
sold heavily. Sub-treasury operations
have Yielded 1871 900 to banks since
the bank statement was complied
There was some covering by shorts q
1.-THE decline which was quite severe
hut there was no effective rally. TINT
market closed irregular.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
NOTICE OF SToCkHotOERS RS
MEETING.

Office of Eldorado. Marion & South
western Railroad Company. Marion,
Illinois, Nov. 90, 1906.
Public notice is hereby given that
a special netting of the stockholders
of the Eldorado, Marion & Southwest
ern Railroad Company will be held at
the office of said company In the city
OF Marion, Illinois, on the Both day OF
January, 1907, at the hour OF l O'Clock
D. m, for the purpose OF considering
and voting on the question OF issuing
the First Mortgage Gold Bonds OF said
company, to an amount Of not exceed
ing One Million (s1,000,000) Dollars,
said bonds to be secured by a First
Mortgage Lien upon all the corpo-
rate property and franchises now
owned by or hereafter to be acquired
by said company, or such portion or
part thereof as the Board OF Direct
ors may deem necessary; and also To
consider and vote on the question OF
increasing the number OF Directors
Of said company from five to nine
SAM r. BRUSH,
JOHN COLP,
G. A. GENT,
C. Il. OWEN,
8. H. BUNDY,
Directors
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
Stocks = Bonds = Cereals
PRICES DECLINED STRENGTHAL[L OS7
Late in the Session and Wheat
Closed About Steady--Corn and
Oats Both Up a Shade.

Chicago, Jan. S--WHEAT.-The
Market displayed strength the first
part Of the session but later eased Off
and closed about steady May was a
shade higher Owing to the scarcity
of offerings the volume Of trading was
small. The principal demand came
from the shorts and selling was
chiefly by the cash interests and
commission hou es with northwest
ern connections. Al inc sart the
market was bullshly affected by de-
creased movement in the northwest
and the reports or delay in harvest
ing in Argentina, due to wet weather.
An increase of ,S33,Q00 bushels in
the visible supply brought a change
of sentiment toward noon ana the re
,mainder of the esson, offerings were
very liberal.
CORN The market was quiet and
fir mon early buying by commission
houses and local shorts but later the
market lost nearly all of its firmness
because Of selling pressure from com
mis- ion houses. Unsettled weather
was the chief strengthening influence
Large primary receipts were partly
responsible for the late selling. May
closed q shade higher.
OATS-Tne maIllDA followed the
course Of wheat and corn being firm
early and weakening toward the end
of the session Trading was of small
volume May closed wp a hade
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
stylish Win. Clerks in Alaska.

1t will perhaps be noticed by those
who visit the most popular resorts
that all of the wine clerks are now
wearing new and fashionable neck
1ues. This is accounted for in the Tact
that Tom Nestor while on the out
side was induced. 70 buy whole case
of neckties and hs-. brought them 70
Nome and presented them 10 the noys
in the white suits.-Nome Cold Dig
ger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given thai
at an adjourned special meeting 81
The stockholders of The Cairo Tele
phone Company held at the office o.
said Company on the q 81 day OF De
cember. 1906. by a vote Of twothird'
of the stockholders the name OF lh'
Cairo Telephone Company was chang
ed TO hat of Home Telephone Com
pany Of Cairo.
NJ. c. WRIGHT.
Vice President.
j. s. AIsTHORPE.
Secretary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
POTTER PALMER CASE is UP

Washington. Jan. Sin the su'
preme court of the United States to.
day an agreement was reached for the
immediate Submission on printed
briefs Of the case Of Honore VS.. VII
son. involving the application of the
New York inheritance tax law to New
York stocks left by the la'e Potte"
Palmer of Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-09
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