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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
PatleE. Continuance in Rell-D0lng.
Daniel Webster.)

A sense of duty pursues us ever.
1t is ominpresent, like the Deity. If
we take to ourselves the wings of
the morning and dwell in the utmost
parts of the sea, duty performed or
duty violated is still with US, for our
happiness or our misery. If we say
the darkness shall cover US, in the
darkness as in the light our obliga-
tons are yet with US. We cannot
escape their power nor fly from their
presence. They are with us in this
life, will be with US at its close, and
in that scene of inconceivalby solem-
nifty which lies yet further onward,
we shall still find ourselves surround.
ed by the consciousness of duty, tc
pain us wherever it has been violat.
ed, and to console US so far as God
may have given us grace to perform
II
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

II one feels dull and spiritless, in the
spring or early summer, they call il
Spring Fever" But there Is no fe.
ver-usually. 1t is the after effect OF
our winter habits. The nerves are
mostly at fault. Tired, worn-ou'
nerves leave us languid. A few doses
of Dir. Shops Restorative will abso-
!utely and quickly change all OF these
depressing symptoms. The Restora
tive, of course, won't bring you back
to full health in day or two, but II
will do enough in As hours to satisfy
you that the remedy is reaching tina,
tired spot" Druggists everywhere
are advising its use as splendid ano
prompt general tonic. 1t gives mor
vim and more spirit to the spoonful
than any other nerve or constitutional
tonic. 1t sharpens failing appetite
aids digestion, frees sluggish livers ano
kidneys, and brings new life, strength
and ambition. Test it few days and
be convinced. Sold by A. G. Peterson
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
THINKS 1T SAVED HIS LIFE.

Lester NJ. Nelson, of Naples, Maine,
says in recent letter: Il have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery many years,
for coughs and colds, and / think it
saved my life. 1 have found it re-
liable remedy for throat and lung COM
plants, and would no more be without
a bottle than would be without food. :"
For nearly forty years New Discovery
has stood at the head of throat and
lung remedies. AS preventive of
pneumonia, and healer of weak lungs
it has no equal. Sold under guaran-
tee at E. T. Whitehead Company
drug store. SOC. and $1.OO. Trial
bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
The Cruise Of The Fleet.
Nfyo,,th,s Companion-)

youths Companion
When the American fleet was or
dered to the Pacific the manufacture
Of artificial war-clouds became a
busy industry all over the world
Another trade that sprang to pros
perity just as the fleet left home was
the discovery and explanation OF
shortcomings in the construction OF
the battle-ships. War was raging IN
many minds before the ships got up
steam. and the fleet was quite de-
stroyed on paper before 1t reachco
the tropics.
In spite of fears, the fleet has
managed to stagger along over about
fifteen thousand miles of water, and
will soon be in San Francisco. Mean
while peace has smiled again. Inc
South American countries have given
officers and men royal welcome,
and the world is in harmony with
the sentiments of the Peruvian edl-
tor in his greeting to the Americans:
NO technical authority, either
military or diplomatic, believes IN
the probability or imminence OF a
GREAT war. The United States has
MANY efficacious resources for dis
solving or removing Indefinitely the
threatening andapocalyptic specter
of a universal confagration such as
| would take place in the world, given
the present aggregation of factors.
japan. China and Australia have
invited the ships to visit them, The
invitations have been accepted, ant
| the course round the world has beer
announced. After a visit to Puge
| Sound, the fleet will leave San Fran
cisco early in July for Honolulu an'
Samoa; thence to Australia, for
visit to the cities of Melbourne an
SYDNEY. Then it will turn north
ward and go to China and Japan, an
to the Philippines for target-practice
The voyage home will be by way Q
the Suez Canal, and the entire jour
new will have taken about a veal
The first third of it has been pro:
porous, gratifying to the men of tn
fleet and to Americans at home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
Hints for the Home.
(Cotton Journal.)

Old window shades can be greatly
improved in appearance by removing
from the roller, stitching a new hem
on the roller end with a long stitch
on the sewing machine, then tack the
old hem (ripped out) on the roller.
If not the fortunate possessor OF
curtain stretchers, good substitute
is found in quilt frames. Fasten a
pair Of curtains at a time, pinnlng
every scallop in place, and set where
the sun and wind will quickly dry
Brass or copper preserving kettles
are in great demand to serve as jar
dinieres. If discolored, scour with 2
strong solution Of oxalic acid, using
swab (as the acid eats into the
flesh like lime), and burnish with
chamois pad.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Woods Liver Medicine for the relief
OF Malaria, Chills and Fever and all
ailments resulting from deranged con-
dition OF the Liver, Kidneys and Riad-
der. Woods Liver Medicine is 4 tonic
to the Liver and Bowels, relieves Sick
Headache, Constipation, Stomach,
Kidney and Liver Disorders and acts
as a gentle laxative. It's tonic effects
on the entire system felt with the first
dose. The $1.OO size contains nearly
9 IL times the quantity of the SOC.
size. In liquid form. Pleasant to take.
Sold by E. r. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
A GRAND FAMILY MEDICINE.

1t gives me pleasure to speak
good word for Electric Bitters," writes
Mr.. Frank Conlan. of No. 436 Hous-
ton ST., New York. It's a grand
family medicine for dyspepsia and liver
complications while for lame back and
weak kidneys it cannot be too highly
recommended" Electric Bitters reg
ulate the digestive functions, purify
the blood, and impart renewed vigor
and vitality to the weak and debili-
tated of both sexes. Sold under guar
antee at E. T. Whitehead Company's
drug store. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
READY RELIEF.

I write to say have suffered intense,
~ with womb trouble for several
months and could get no relief from
any source until friend told me to
sry DR.. Hardy Manning's Ladies
Relief" which 1 did and in a short
time it permanently cured me. 1t Is a
remarkable remedy, and I feel it my
duty to let others know where they can
find an absolute cure for that horrible
disease of the womb.-Mrs. b. q.
Hamlet, Tarrapin, n. G.
Sold by Geo. N. Mumphord, Tillery,
Y. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop, OF Ra-
line, Wis. Not grain Of real Coffee
IN it either. DIR. Shops Health Col
ice is made from pure toasted grains,
With malt, nuts, etc. Really it would
fool an cxpcrt-who might drink it for
Coffee. No 20 or so minutes tedious
boiling. Made in aminute" says the
,octor. Sold by Howard Grocery Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
THE BEST PILL EVER SOLD.

After doctoring Is years for chron-
ic indigestion, and spending over two
hundred dollars, nothing has done me
as much good as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. / consider them the best pills
ever solo," writes B. F. Ayscue, OF
n. c. Sold under guaran-
tee at E. 7. Whitehead Company
drug store. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mrs. Browns: She's forever COM
blaming, but l think she merely lacks
stamina. Mrs. Malaprop: Oh, no;
she's got it; at any rate, that's what
the doctors call herdisease. she
can't sleep, you OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Press
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is
the one that children like so well to
take as it tastes nearly as good as
maple sugar 1t is different from the
others as it does not constipate, but on
the other hand it acts gently yet freely
on the bowels and thereby drives the
cold out of the system. it Is sold by
E T Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
Cured Hems?Fbages Of The Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that l had many
hemorrhages, - writes \. III. AXE, OF
Wood, Ind. Il took treatment with
several physicians without any benefit.
| then started to take Foley's Honey
and Tar, and my lungs are now as
sound as a bullet. l recommend it in
advanced stages of lung trouble. "
Foey's Honey and Tar stops the cough
and heals the lungs, and prevents serl-
Gus results from cold. Refuse sub
stitutes. f. r. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
WILL CURE CONSUMPTION

A. A. Herren, Finch, Ark, writes:
"Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. I know that it has cured
consumption in the first stages You
never heard OF any one using Foley's
Honey and Tar and not being satisfied.
E. T: Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

"You must keep your mouth shut
when you're in the water,' said the
nurse, as she gave little Tommy a
bath. eff you don't you'll swallow
some Of it."
well what Of it?"demanded Tom
my. There's plenty more in the
pipes, amt there?'-Lippincott's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mrs. Jones seem to have i'm
plicit confidence in your husband.
Mrs. Smith-Of course, / have. He
never turns pale when I tell him he
talked in his sleep.-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
tlSer

w. r. Ward, of Dyersburg, Ienn.s
writes: This is to certify that have
used Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for
chronic constipation, and it has proven
without doubt to be a thorough, prac-
teal remedy for this trouble, and 1t Is
with pleasure I tffer my conscientious
yeference E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

To stop any pain, anywhere in 20
minutes, simply take just one of DIR.
Shops Pink Pain Tablets. Pain
means congestion-blood pressure
that is all DR.. Shoop's Headache
Or Pink Pain Tablets-will quickly
coax blood pressure away from pain
centers. After that, pain is gone.
Headache, Neuralgia, painful periods
with women, etc, get instant help. 20
Tablets, 25c. Sold by A c. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Lord Lewson-Why, Pat, there
used to by two windmills there. Pat
-Thrue for you, sir. Lord Lewson
Why is there but one now. Pat
Bedad, they took one down to have
more wind for t'other-London Tit
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
BucAleD'S ArliCd SalVe Wins.

Tom Moore, OF Rural Route l, Coch-
ran. Ga, writes: Il had a bad sore
come on the instep of my foot and
could find nothing that would heal 1t
until l applied Bucklen's Arnlca SalVe.
Less than half OF 25-cent box Won
the day for me by affecting perfect
cure" Sold under guarantee at l.. L,
Whitehead Company's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Pinules for Backache, little golden
globules, easy and pleasant to take.
Act directly on the kidneys purify~the
blood and invigorate the entire sys-
tenn. Best for backache, lame back,
kidneys and bladder. 80 days trial
$1OO. Guaranteed. Sold by E. 7.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Weak women should try DR.. Shops
Night Cure. These soothing, healing,
antiseptic suppo.itories go direct to toe
seat OF these weaknesses. My Book
No. 4 For Women" contains many
valuable hints to women, and it Is
free. Ask DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis,
to mail it. Ask the Doctor in strictcst
confidence, any questions you wish
answered. DR.. Shops Night Cure is
sold by A. c.. Peterson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Kincker-What do you think of
the Republican party?
Bocker-The chauffer won't let
the owner ride in the machine. New
York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
Cloth all Wool and Paint all Paint,

Is cheaper than shoddy cloth or
paint. The l.. & NJ. is Zinc Metal
made into Oxide Of Zinc combined
with White Lead, and then made in
to paint with pure Linseed Oil in
thousand gallon grindings and mix
lngs. Wears long: actual cost only
81 20 per gallon.
L. & M. Pain Agents
Hardy Howe. Co., Scotland Neck.
R. H. Salisbury & Bros. Hamilton,
II. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Did you ask that man why he
paid rent instead of owing his own
homer" asked one real estate agent.
YES" answered the other. He
said he didn't. He kept moving. -
Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Pinules for the kidneys. so days
trial $1.0O. Guaranteed. Act direct
ly on the kidneys and bring relief in
the first dose for backache, rheumatic
pains, kidney and Bladder trouble.
Invigorate the entire system. Sold by
E. Z. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Copenhagen's geological gardens
have recently acquired two expensive
apes, and to keep them in good spir-
its a small boy, whose sole duty is to
play with them and keep them anus
ed, has been placed in the cage.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
HERE Is RELIEF FOR WOMEN.

Mother Gray, nurse in New York,
discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb
c,,re for women's ills, called AUSTRIA
L1AS-LEAF. 1t is the only certain reg
uiator. Cures female weaknesses and
Backache, Kidney, Bladder and URN
airy troubles. At all Druggists or by
mail so cents. Sample FREE. Adj
dress, The Mother Gray Company,
lie ROv, n. y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Plnesalve Carbolized acts like poul-
tice. Quick relief for bites and sting
CT insects, chapped skin, cuts, burns
and sores, tan and sunburn. Sold by
f. L. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mother-It is no use to hide things
Tommie, for God sees everything
you do.
Tommie-Yes, but He's no tell
tale.--St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

She's very aloof and austere, but
| got her interested" Howl" by
asking her how she ever came to
marry her dub of husband. -
Louisville Courier Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

The Daffodil- Great Pedols! Ros-
ey, old chap, what happened you!
Got the spotted fever. The Rose
(fiercely)--I've been barbanked that's
all -Puck
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
A LESSON IN HEALTH.

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do
this good health Is impossible. Foley
Kidney Cure makes sound kidney and
bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. E. I. Whitehead Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mother-Oh, Bobby, you naughty
boy, you've been smoking! (Pause).
Poor darling, do you feel very bad?
Bobby (who had been well brought
up)-Thank you, Pm dying Punch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are prompt and thorough and will i'll
a. very short time strengthen the weak
ened kidneys and allay troubles arising
from inflammation OF the bladder.
They are recommended everywhere.
Sold by E. L. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Tell me, brother, is it possible to
let Robert know that am an heir
ess?'' Has he proposed to you?'
"You." well, you may be sure he
knows it already" THE Gossip.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Big cuts orlittle cuts, small scratches
or bruises or big ones are healed quick
ly by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is especially good for piles. Be sure to
get DeWitt's. Sold by E. T. White
head Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup recon-
mended by mothers for young and
old, is prompt relief for coughs, colds,
Group, hoarseness, whooping cough.
Gently laxative and pleasant to take.
Guaranteed Should be kept in every
household. Sold by f. I. White
Lead Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

well, what's on the bill of fare
today" inquired the genial drum
mer. "Beg pahdon hah-Ah guess
dey's fyspecks. Ah'll git yo' an
nuder, sab. Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mrs. Baker: My husband costs me
a good deal of money. Mrs. Barker:
Yes, and he isn't very good to you
either. Mrs. Baker: l know it, but
l got dandy lot of wedding pres
ents with him.-New York Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without a scar. Cures eczema,
piles, salt rheum, any itching. Doan' 5
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Jinks-Does that woman in the
next fiat annoy you by her singing?
Blinks---No; I'm a bookkeeper in a
sawmill. ---Pittsburg Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Borus struggling author): That
last book of mine agreeably surpris-
ed YOU. did it? am glad to hear
that. Nuggus Qiterary editor): Yes;
I expected to devote an entire even
ing to reading it. 1t put me to sleep
in five minutes, old fellow. Chicago
Tribune
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

do you ever buy poetry?' well
did buy a copy Of Tennyson once,
admitted the editor.-Philadelphia
LEDGER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Mauriel-WouId you marry for
money. Carsone-Not I; | want
brains. Mauriel-Yes, l should
think so, if you don't want to marry
for noney.-Brooklyn Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Feel languid, weak, rundown
Headache? Stomach off? Just 8
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tone liver and stomach
promotes digestion, purifes the blood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

The Thin woman-Why didn't you
speak to me ON Dexter avenue yes
terday?
The Fat Woman-Oh, excuse me,
dear, but you must have been stand,
ing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Adver'
tJSer
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

eve don't hear so much nowadays
about that liquid air." "No; / guess
most of what we used to hear was
merely hot air." -Philadelphia Press
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Wigs: Emperor Franz Joseph
has resigned sixty years. Jiggs:
But he hasn't interfered with any
ball games.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the pam
and heals the wound. All druggists
sall it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04
ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

a powder for swollen, tired, hot, smart
ing feet. Sample sent FREE. Also
Free Sample OF the FooT-EAsE SAM
TARY CoRN-PAD, a new invention. Ad-
dress, lien S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, \. y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

The Maiden: Don't you dread the
approach of summer? The Man: It's
not the approach that bothers me;
it's the arrival. -Brooklyn Eagle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-04

The average person thinks he is
truthful if he only lies when it's con-
venient. New York Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-07
w. H. WILSON DIES
 SUDDENLY IN UNION SPRINGS

Union Springs. July e.--(SpeciaI.) )-- W. Fl. Wilson died here last night sud denly. He was sitting on the porch when he was stricken with apoplexy.
 Mir. Wilson was one of the best loved citizens, and successful merchant. For four years he had been a great sufferer from pralysis not having walk ed for about four years but he was al- ways at his place of business unless the weather was bad being rolled from home in his chair.
 He was about forty-oue years old and was a member of the Baptist Church.
 The funeral occurred from the home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M Thomas. T. L. Crawford and A. L. Bell. He was buried with Pythian honors. He leaves his wife and two children. hts father, mother, and five sisters and two brothers.
 Those here to attend the funeral were Mir. and Mrs. J. s. B. Crossman, Mfr. and Mrs. DowdelI, E., c. Dawson. of Columbus. Mir. Dawson of Uchee, Mrs McMillan of Jefferson Ga. Mir. and Mrs, Edmund Cartledge, os Mid way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-07
CHANDLER HELD AT
 JAIL UNDER SUSPICION
Sheriff and Deputies Say he May be
 Horse Thief.


 Sheriff Hood is very desirous to learn something of W. Chandler. imprison- ed yesterday on the suspicion of being by Deputy Harry McCord just after he had completed transaction by which he disposed of a horse worth at least $60 for the sum of $30, and questioned concerning his business gave a very inconsistent account of himself and his past doings.
 He stated that he had recently been in MoundvilIe, Hale county and that for short time he stayed in Tuscaloo- so as also numerous other points in Alabama His language was not en- tirefy clear when he attempted to ex- plain how he had been making a liV- Ing during the past few weeks and the suspicion of the deputy that his ca reer had been a shady one was not shaken by his account.
 A telephone message asking for in- formation in regard to the suspect was sent to Moundville and in answer it was stated that from the description furnished it was thought that Chand- Ter was a horse thief who had recent ly operated in that town. However picion could be learned by phone.
 Chandler is of medium build. weigh nothing absolutely confirming the sus- ing about 160 pounds, and Is five feet eleven inches in height. He wears a moustache, dyed black. the natural CO., Tor of which is reddish brown. He is about 35 years old. The man will be held in the jail pending an investiga- tioD <