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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Eeaih OF Mrs. Lucy Miashew.

Mrs. Lucy Minshew, re!ict Of the
ate Charles Miashew. died at her
home a few miles from Scotland
Neck Saturday, September II, 1903,
aged II years. Her remains were
inferred in the Baptist cemetery
Sunday afternoon, Rev. r. A. Nc
Fa,lznd, pastor of the B ,ptist church
.:or,iueting the burial services.
Mrs. AIiashav hal been in poor
health FOR several Yeas AMI some-
time in August became somewhat
il! aud wa; confined to hee room all
he time afterwards. She !eavei
seven soas and other relatives to
mourn her loss.
She had been a loyal and consis-
t,nt member os the Baptist church
os this place for nany yeirs. and
her life as a coasecratei christian
vas beautiful: and inspiring.
Through suferings and bereave-
-, mt SIZE maintained a sweet 50 rit
q resi- snation and liyei in the conA'
,tence of glorious immortality IN
Tie great beyond. she was great
" beloved b. her friends and az:
guaintances, which were many; anc
now since her spirit has pissed away
naught is heard OF her but words 81
love and high esteem. Truly shs
fought good fight. kept the 1alt il
and now has passed to her reward
and hencefortil fore"er Will wear he s
crown Of rejoicing, ard to these ie!
behind, her life viii be blesse men men
ory and IN inspiration that WI pom =,
hen to high things on earth ana ana; t !;
/ letter things beyond. suth a me !
benediction to all who are eouc"e1
and Influenced by 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
TIE ReHGd Table Club.
reported to The Cornn.onr,o alth.)

reported to The CorlnoHr!o attn,
The first social meeting Of the
Round Table Club was held Tuesday
afternoon at the residence Of Mrs.
H. I. Clark.
II was great pleasure for the
members to meet together once
more, as these meetings are looked
forward to by the members with
great pleasure. The work for this
winter is the study Of English Liter
allure from Chaucer and his times
down to the nineteenth century.
The officers for the year are:
President, Mrs. G. S. White; Vice
President. Mrs. H. l. Clark: Secre-
tasy ard Treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Bow-
ers.
The subject for the afternoon was
The Source Of English Strength
and Beauty" with Mrs. 4. L. Pur-
rington as essayis.. Her paper was
fine and thoroughly enjoyed by her
listeners, whose attention she held
from the beginning.
The readings were given by Miss
Eleanor Smith. showing the beauty
of the old English and the strength
of its simple words.
After a general discussion. de-
lightful refreshments, consisting OF
cream and Ca, e, were served ~
Misses Reba and Laura Clark.
Those present were Esesdames 6
S. White, W. Il. Josey. G. Hoffman,
4. L. Purring ion, c. W. Aibertson
P. C. Jcsey. w. +. Bond, ". d
Le2gett, J. u. Bowers. Fl. |. Clark
Misses Addie Smith, Rebecca Knight
Eleanor Smith.
The meeting was adjourned K
meet with Mrs. G. Hoffman, Tues
day, September 29th.
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NEW JEWELRY-See E. T. White
head Comrany's new advertisement
OF diamond and pearl brooches.

-HAsA SEC II. L. W HllS-
head Comrany's new advertisement
OF diamond and pearl brooches.
HONE IMPROVED. DR.. r. NJ
Johnson has improved the apncar-
ace q his handsome home Nv paint
IN his residence ai.A his ysrd will.
jig.
"2AOD-LiSC3 \ E1si;,ESca: Mr.
:. i Savage IS 1e,noda i,,z :lie,e.i-
::""ce On lis place bear Clark. :
:;r11:c.I ore iri!., c'lt of tcsn OF. tie.
road towards Halifax.
HUx's KircHEH-The PEOPLE get
good things az Eux's Kitchen in
Weldon. From the trains that stop
few minutes there for breakfast
The people hurry to Iux's place to
get good meal. Sec lis ADVERTISE
ment elsewhere i'll this paper.
MOVED TO NoRFoLk.-alr. and
Mrs. }. E. Hancock have moved to
Norfolk where they vii! board until
they ct,u SECURE suitable home and
then they will keep house. Mrs.
Hancock ard daughter. Miss Kath-
arine. left for Norfolk Tuesday.
FIRST BALE OF CoTToN.-The first
bale OF cotton on the Scotland Neck
market this season was sold Wednes-
lay, September. 8, by Handy Todd.
a progressive colored farmer Of this
community. 1t was bought by Ed
wards & Co. at 8 Cd cents. The first
cotton sold on this market last year
brought II cents.
Tucker, HALL {: Co.-These conr-
t9ous and clever opticians Of Nor
f)ik place their business before tie
readers OF TIE COMMONWEALTH in .
neat advertisement. They are the
leading opt:>ia1s CT their prosper Gus
AID pGpulol,s city and they serve we'll
thei: patrons AMI please al Dorch2s-
ers. When visiting Norfolk and in
NED Of anyth;ng in their lire you
c,sH not get better service than they
vii give you. Mentions this paper
aEla tell them you saw their adver-
.i2emlilt in these columns.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Fire Saturday Night.

4, 12 O'Clock Saturday night tie
people Of he iowa were aroused by
the shrjeits oi the whistles Of the two
hosiery mills. 1t WAS the alarm
Of fire cid soon TIE streets were alive
with persons fastening to the fire
md giving the alarm to others as
they vent along.
The residence Ct Mr.. Hilrey Eura.
ioc.ted next 70 the Crescent Hosiery
M.is. Just cast OF the railroad. vas
On FIRE. Tee fire seemed to have
originated il the cook room.
1t was a single story wooden build
ing end soon was consumed.
s.r. HIRE ard family, by the all Of
friends vino gathered. auccee1ai in
saving all the furniture except one
trunk whici, was packed full OF win
Ter clothing aad had IN il $2j il cash.
Every possible etfnrt was Ina lie 20
save the bu:! ling. Water was turn
81 through the hose fso.a the S:ot-
Ind Neck Cotton Mills, bat it WAS
secured too late to rcales any efe:-
tive service.
NJ. Et,re and family were home
less on the bright Sunday morning,
aad their friends here and elsewhere
lseeniy syn1pathize with them III the
loss Of their home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Thai lie Power of fioneY

IN making more money
j. the secret Of getting
r,.h - generally admit
s:j,
Tire "vt..,s';ra &o-colied
49,. ,i"~s, |,tHl.:';t" Is Oh
&:lr}->*t ttii:,* $500
=. "....3':,'7 i rti C1Hi,. IL
r..,f % ..:s,;r''N ST ,GVu
..,g :. iu.; year. rs tie
most 81 these accounts
we're started with Il de-
post OF one TO ten dol
i.:Y5 and gradually i'll
creased TO their present
:jze. d0r5n t il seem that
..ou YNU can do fully as
n.pI! as others? Make up
l0ur mind TO DO IT.
r0"n IT'S merely 81 case
III application. IOnr
earnings are as large,
or ;aTge,', than those OF
lne average depOsltor
referred to, oliIy-you
haven t been banking
yGur money.
tumc in and let us tell
ycu some other reasons
Why YOU should have g.
hu.tk account.
The Scotland Neck Bank,
Scotland Hcc:, n. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
P;G'F3lt25 Meeting at uobQsgd.

$ 2nnounced last week Mr..
n'1"nInE, an evangelist Of much
r"er, IS engaged in protracted
!, ~cNHG IN the Methodist church in
E'n&ond this week.
''o1 reports come from the meet
- ~ dAl The people are hearing Mr..
1. owing gladly.
!, Ing meetings will continue through
a'' week at 4 p. m. and 7:30 p. m,
every day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
The New Pure Food and Drug Lay.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for conghs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
hy the Natural Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opistes or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
as n .:e remedy for children and
adults. f. T. Whitehead Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Or. b.. Dixon Will Speak.

DR.. p. F. Dixon. Democratic can
didate for Auditor, will speak at the
following places: Ta,boro, Tuesday.
Sept. 18th. Windsor, Wednesday,
Sept. 10th. Wilson. Thursday. Sept.
18th. Rocky Mount, Friday, Sept.
18th. Weldon, Saturday, Sept. 10.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
House ard Lei For Sl'e.
". T. Hancock Go.

-. IS and % cent Lace at 5 Is.
~ c"ut Pe}"a!e - y / :: cents.
- - cents.
80 E!cIu2t R'l@s ~ SIS.
80 c:nt White H4i:ting at IS certs
: ~ Heatherbloom Drop Skirts
c $50.
.N..'nel Table Cover at is cents.
r; lrch all wool Dress Coos at
: =, yont3.
". T. HANCOCK Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
.Jyn0 Horse and Mule Feed.

Lne fceI that is all feed. Cen
I:..us Corn, Oats and Alfalfa ground
! .3ther. Think over the mixture
at semi rs order for few bags.
! Is cheaper ana better than any
Ole grain. Satisfac-ion gaaran-
r. i |. r. WOOD & Co.,
}2T-ft Enfield. u. C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
G30k Misplaced.

The Egoist." q hook belonging
l. Roanoke Circulating Library, tas
L-ln risrt3ted. The one having it
VI, please turn it oTe: 20 the person
Wn4*e name is opposite No. Is on
/. 1t u members.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

.,nn2~lhec please, that we s. Il
Cs..;.'s Vinegar for only 80 cents
/ gallon. Try it.
J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

.,,5rA:'5 .,ice Bead received every
iday a.
). >. Ray c Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Srecia! Announcements
STORE CLCSED!

Oaf &ote will be closed :Satur-
". Sept. Z5;h. viii open al E
~i3cz, >. II.
II. HOFFMAN G BRO.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17

e or losg cot Shoes and Slippers
~ buying.
r. =. JCsEY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
CledrsHG Sale.
For Sale

, 70 lot u Corn il the Ear.
ncriisett Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-09-17
Scotland Neck
Graded School.
Rate of Tuition for Pupils whose
residence IS out of town.

TERMS-Quarte,ly in Advance.
Session Opens September 7fh,
1908.
{. w. WILSON, Supf.
S-13-1m
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-23
Mary Thomas's Career.

Think Of doll 20 years old! But
Mary Thomas has lived 70 years, and
she hasn't gray hair or wrinkle. A
very well preserved doll is Mary
Thomas.
When she was young thing-that
is to say, back in the year 1888 or
thereabouts-this doll lived in a toy
shop In Canal street In those days
Canal street was one of the chief
shopping streets and was considered
quite far uptown; as for 14th street,
that was the country! One day to this
shop in Canal street there came a lit
tie girl named Margaret, with her
mother. Margaret had several dolls,
but was there ever a little girl whose
heart couldn't take in one more doll?
And this doll in the Canal street shop
was a wonderful one for those days. 1t
measured "a inches high, and when a
child four years old stood beside it
the doll was the taller by the two. 1t
had real hair, too, and nice round,
rosy cheeks.
Margaret dreamed about that doll
nights, but she didn't suppose she
would ever have the happiness Of own
ing it. When Christmas morning
came. however, there was the wonder
full doll sitting in a chair near her 9TH
er presents, wearing a dress with pink
bows, and a little turban with pink
rosettes at the ears. Margaret named
the doll Mary Thomas. after her moth.
er and father, and you may be sure
she loved Mary Thomas dearly, even
after she became a woman and didn't
play with dolls any more.
Almost all the people who lived in
the days when Mary Thomas went to
live with Margaret are dead now. but
Mary Thomas doesn't seem to mind.
She smiles as sweetly as ever She
lives with a little girl named Mary ].
Douglass, whose home is a rambling,
old-fashioned house up among the
Caskill mountains. There not long ago
Mary Thomas stood up unuer q chest
nut tree in the yard and had her pic
ture taken. She is dressed in a white
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-23
Dean SWift's Sally.

Once during journey on foot Dean
Swift stopped at roadside tavern,
or alehouse, to obtain some refresh
ment The landlady was SO busy chat
ting with and serving several wagon
ers, whom she evidently thought su'
perior persons to the dusty and road
stained dean, that she obliged him to
wait her pleasure to serve him. While
waiting Dean Swift walked about the
front of the house, and, observing that
1t was called "The Three Crosses
owing to the fact that it was at the
three intersecting roads leading to
various cities-he took from his
pocket diamond and cut on each
pane of glass in the best room in the
house the following:
ITO the landlord: There hang three
crosses at thy door. Hang up thy wife
and she'll make four. Washington
Star.
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On a Wat.


When ! go to my Gram'mn's an
She gets done klssin' me,
wonder what's TO happen mex, =.
tDon't have TO cite no Golden Tex p"
At Gram ma's--no, sir-eeO
My Gram'ma. she puts on her specs
That's SOS at she can see.
more like his father cv'ry day..
Don't favor his mas folks" she'll say,
"A mite, 1t pears to me-"
My Gram'pa. when we so outdoors
To give tn h9rse his feed,
Stands me up 'gainst tn big barn door
An marks 1t where I've crowd some
more.
I'm GROWN like a weedl'
My Gramma knows It's drefle hard
For busy folks like me
To have to stop an take q nap,
An so | sleep right on her lap;
An after-we go see
II Mr.. Gingersnap Is home
He has roun', tin house
An ] can "help myself to some"
An mustn't drop n single crum'.
Sos not to call tn mouse.
My Grampa says I'll help him lots
II I'll hunt round an see
W'ich pockets got his wintergreens
An peppermints-I know he means
His candy; Somes for me!
Wen I'm all crowd up tall an big
l don't know w'ich III be-
A Gram'ma or q Grampa, cause
They're bof 30 good to me!
Marie Louise Tompkins, In Harper's
Weekly,
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They Walked the Plank.

Last Sunday afternoon friend and
/ took a walk along the railroad tracks
by the Hudson river. We saw large
ship from the south which was tied
to wharf. AS we wished to board 1t
we called to sailor whom we saw on
deck. He then helped us over Aas the
distance was too great to jump alone)
and took us all over the ship, showing
us the kitchens, cabins and state
rooms. Everything was as neat as
wax
We met the captain, who was jol-
ly old gentleman. The sailors were all
dressed in white from tip to toe. They
treated us to some delicious tropical
fruit, which l assure you we both en-
joyed. When we were ready to leave
they put up a board, and for the first
time we walked the plank. We then
went home, after having had a most
delightful afternoon-Rosalind Dun.
kin, in the New York Tribune.
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tired and soul tired, and the long
rows of figures seemed instinct with
life, little dancing imps trying to
dodge and hide from his memory, lur-
ing him on to errors which would
afterwards cause endless search and
trouble to discover.
The manager had gone home, and
the other employees, having finished
their work, were at liberty to go also.
Going home, Mr.. SMITH" asked
the clerk, fresh checked young man,
whose voice fell pleasantly on the
bookkeeper's ear. He had been
Young, care free and sanguine him
self once, and he had a tender feeling
for young men,
"Not just now, Charlie. About an
hours work here yet" He looked
after the jaunty, elastic figure, with
a slight sigh for his own lost youth.
He was old; he felt it in every nerve,
joint and brain cell, and he wondered
how many years of rest 1t would take
to obliterate the impress of life's toll.
There must be figures imprinted on
his brain, he thought, and figures
danced before his eyes at night when
he would sleep, in never ending pro-
cession.
"It's going to be cold tonight, Mr..
Smith" said the janitor, when at last
the safe was locked and the book
keeper struggled into his overcoat far
too thin for the weather, old and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-23

loving, faithful souls-and thinking
so of her, he fell asleep.
1t was the day before Christmas,
and struggle against it as he would,
the bookkeeper's heart was still
heavy. The first of the year would
doubtless see the new incumbent,
whoever it might be, installed in his
place, and he watched every sus-
picious arrival with feverish anx-
iety
There was more than ever the air
of mystery In the Office to-day, and
the manager whispered to the clerk,
and the clerk directed off-hand in
quiry, which might mean everything
or nothing to the cashier, and so 1t
went until his heart was like lead,
and his hands trembled so with ner-
vous chill that he could scarcely make
his figures.
"The manager would like to see
you, sir, in his private Office" said
Tom, the office boy, in his ear, and he
arose, trembling.
well, Mr.. Smith," said the man
ager, in his easy, prosperous tones;
he had his thousands invested, be-
sides his position, and had no need
to worry over the price Of coal or
breadstuffs. "You have worked for
us about ten years now, believe"
The bookkeeper lifted up a haggard
face, in which there was not a trace
of color. 1t had come, then, and he
must carry the news to Matte on
Christmas Eve. "Yes, sir, ten years
come January" he managed to stam-
mer out. If he had looked behind
him he would have seen the door
filed with smiling faces, but he was
too miserable to care who saw his
misery.
"And all these years you have
served US faithfully"
II have tried to, SIR"
"We are not much given to senti-
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sir, but l have felt that no longer
gave you satisfaction. l cannot tell
you all this means to me-" holding
out his trembling hands to Mr.. Rollins
and the manager. 81 think it is the
happiest day of my life, sirs."
"What we meant it should be, q
merry Christmas, and may there be
many happy returns of the day to
you, sir" replied the manager cor
daily.
Matte was listening with the anx-
ious heart which she always carried
of late when her father stayed later
than usual, for the first sound of his
familiar step. The kettle was singing
merry invitation to tea in the
kitchen, and pair of fine, new slip
pers stood waiting before the fire for
pair of weary feet, Mattie's Christ
mas gift to her father.
She threw the door open wide as
he came quickly up the snowy steps,
and she hardly knew him when he
stepped In. so wrapped in warmth
and loaded with bundles that he
looked like veritable Santa Claus,
his face radiant with joy.
as 1t merry Christmas, papa?" she
asked, looking up in his face with
surprise and hope.
"A merry Christmas, DEAR" he
answered, lifting her expectant face
for kiss. at was all mistake, my
darling, and l will tell you all about
1t as we take tea. Mrs. F. NJ. How
ard, in The Bookkeeper.
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ment, Mr.. Smith. but It occurs to 40
that It Is only Just, sir, that we cole
brate this holiday occasion with q
little token of our appreciation. Tom.
you beggar, come along here with
that package"
The Office boy came grinning, with
great bundle which he laid In the
managers arms. "We have noticed,
sir, that you are growing old, az well
as the rest of us, and that your step
Is not as elastic as when you first
entered our employ" pursued the
manager as he cut the string and un-
rolled a handsome fur lined coat, the
very odor OF which suggested lux
urious warmth, "and that you hover
over the fire little more, conse-
quently, than when your young blood
kept you warm, and as we wish to
keep you with us for another ten
years, II you desire 1t, we thought our
most appropriate gift would be some
thing like our regard and esteem for
you, something warm and lasting
hang 1t, Smith, told the boys
couldn't make speech-stand up
here and try on this coat, for the
tailor is waiting to exchange 1t II It
doesn't ft."
The dazed bookkeeper stepped for
ward like one In a dream, and held
out his arms mechanically, and the
manager patted and smoothed the
luxurious garment across the thin
shoulders, which had lost their up
right, sturdy carriage by long stoop-
ing over the books.
Such time, sir, as we have had
getting your measure" remarked the
cashier, with genial smile. "You
were sure to look around II we had a
word to say to each other"
"If the rest are through with the
floor, perhaps ! can get in word y
added Mr.. Rollins. 81 am authorized,
sir, to give you an assistant after
January, and with that help your
hours will be shorter, and the work
less connning."
81 don't mind the work, indeed
don't" cried the bookkeeper, laugh
ing like boy, though the great tears
we're rolling down his cheeks un-
needed.
ave never been afraid of work,
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than to know one has outlived his
usefulness" And all the pain and
trouble of the weeks past seemed con-
centrated in the trembling bitterness
CT his tone. "Tbere, love, ] have
made you cry-forgive me, dear. 1t
will be all right, Matte. The Lord
will never leave nor forsake me-we
have His promise" and his fingers
threaded her brown hair gently, and
with smile Of trust, though tho tears
were starting, as she clung around
his neck, patting his withered cheek
and telling him how she loved him,
and how too dear and good he was
to be the slave Of heartless men who
only cared for business and money,
and could not appreciate the honest,
conscientious service he had given
them.
1t was her foolish, woman's way
of looking on the one side when her
love throbbed 30 freely that her
heart seemed bursting and breaking
with Its weight. The tears seemed to
clarity the mental air, as an electric
storm takes out the malaria Of the
material atmosphere, and both could
smile again as they went back to the
sitting room.
The world was big enough for all.
and surely there must be ample room
somewhere for tired father whose
lifelong record of faithfulness and
integrity had been his capital. She
sang for him, tender, quaint songs
which cheered and soothed him, and
played soft, restful melodies which
smoothed the knotted, care worn
brow into tranquility, and filled her
heart with serene peace.
After all, what did It matter? Only
few short years, and then rest-the
rest which remains, and whose deep
mysteries none come back to tell.
What would 1t matter there whether
he finished his life work with one
or the other, 30 that 1t was finished
honestly and faithfully.
He went - bed early and stretched
his tired limbs with deep thankful
ness for home and the home love
which so took the sting out of life's
contest. Matte was 80 like her moth
or, dear girl. God had been very good
to give him the devotion of two such
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-12-23
MY Lady's Clothes.

color barred game for girls is
"My Lady's Clothes" or Dressing the
Lady" The players first decide on
what colors shall be forbidden; per-
haps blue, black and pink. The first
player then asks the next. How shall
my lady be dressed for the ball?" and
the answer must contain no mention
of these colors. This question goes
around the ring, no article being al
lowed to be mentioned twice. Any one
using the forbidden colors must pay
any penalty suggested by the leader
of the game.-Philadelph Record.
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Lesson From iiature.

Young gentlemen" lectured the
eminent instructor. you are old
enough now to put away the childish
and. trivial amusements that sufficed
for you when you were younger. Learn
lesson from the dumb brutes. and
even from the reptiles. When they ar
rive at maturity they comport them
selves with certain dignity"
1T isn't with the rattlesnake, pro-
fessor," objected the young man with
the bad eye. The older he grows. the
more rattles he plays with. h."-Chicago
Tribune.