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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Small Boys Essay.
ATLANTA Constitution. I

AAClanta constitution.
Here's small boys essay on news
papers. He ought to make a good
editor when he grows up:
Newspapers are sheets of paper
on which stuff to read is printed
The men look it over and see their
names in it. l don't think God does.
The Bible says nothing about editors,
and l never heard of one being in
heaven. The first editorI heard of
was a fellow who wrote up the flood.
He has been here ever since. Some
editors belong to the church and
some try to raise whiskers. All of
them raise Cain in their neighbor-
hood. Sometimes the paper dies and
the people feel glad, but some one
starts it up again. Editors never
went to school because editors didn't
get licked. Our paper is a mighty
poor one but we take it so ma can
use it on her pantry shelves. Our
editor don't amount to much, but
pa says he had a poor chance when a
boy. He goes without under clothes
in winter, wears no socks and has a
wife to support him. Pa has not
paid his subscription in five years,
and don't intend to.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Pine Oil and Its Uses.
u. 6. Forest SerYicA.l

A striking example of the seem
ing useless waste product Of the for
est which has developed into a mar
ketable commodity of no small i'm
portance is what is known as pine
oil. The crude wood turpentine OBJ
tanned from the steam distillation
Of certain species of pine must be
refined with considerable care be-
fore it can be sold in competition
with gum spirits, the true turpentine
of commerce. By Redistribution with
steam this crude product is usually
separated into two substances. The
first, which is the larger fraction,
consists almost entirely of the pro-
duct know technically as "pinene."
This closely resembles gum turpen-
tine except for barely perceptible
difference in odor. The other frac-
ton is a product somewhat thicker
and heavier than turpentine, with a
yellow color and a very pleasant
odor. This is known as ''pine oil"
Formerly this by-product had no
market and was either burned or
sold for almost nothing in order to
get rid of it. 1t was realized how
ever, that it was extremely poor bus
mess to waste three or more gallons
Of oil for every cord of wood without
koWning certainly whether the oil
was Of value, and it was clearly up
to the chemist to find uses for pine
oil, and to the salesman to create q
market.
Pine oil is now sold in tank car
lots to manufacturers of roofing
paints and varnishes. Considerable
quantities are consumed in the man.
ufacture Of insulating materials,
metal polishes, and cheap perfume.
1t has been found to yield very cheap
ly "terpene hydrate," a drug which
at present is manufactured by some
what costly methods. Pine oil has
also been suggested as an excel
lent solvent for varnish gums for the
prodution of light colored varnish-
es. Further investigation may even
lead to its use as a raw material in
the production of artificial camphor.
Thus from worthless product,
pine Oil has SO much increased in val
ue that refined grades may now be
sold for from 40 to so cents gallon.
The very lowest grades sell for about
10 cents a gallon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
DANGER In DELAY.
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dan
erous for Scotland Neck
People to Neglect.

The great danger of kidney trouble
is that they get firm hold before the
sufferer recognizes them. Health is
gradually undermined. Backache,
headache, nervousness, lamenes, sore
ness, lumbago, urinary troubles,
dropsy, diabetes and Bright's disease
follow in merciless succession. Don't
neglect your kidneys. Cure the KID
neys with the certain and safe remedy
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. Disco Pittman, of Walnut ST.,
Tarboro, N. c., says: For some time
my back was very weak, my kidneys
did not act as they should, suffered
from severe pains through my loins.
My husband procured box of Doan's
Kidney Pills for me and / used them
according to directions. They entirely
banished the pains from my back, re-
stored my kidneys to a natural condi
ton and since that time | have felt
better and stronger in every way. /
have great confidence in Doan's Kid
ney Pills and willingly recommend them
for the benefit Of other sufferers"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the ndme-DOAN'S
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Still In Process.

A New England man, lately re-
turned from a year in South Caro-
lima, tells Of little darky whom he
saw the week after his arrival, and
from whom he derived great amuse-
ment during his stay in the South.
The man was lying in his hammock
on the hotel piazza one day, and
opened his eyes after a drowsy
period to find a small, coal-black boy
regarding him solemnly, tall glass
of some cooling drink on a tray held
tightly with both hands.
Who are your" asked the invalid,
idly; but there was no reply save a
broad smile.
Where were you raised?" inquir-
ed the invalid next, with a vague
idea that he had heard that was the
usual opening question.
There was another broad smile
but out Of the midst of it gurgled
the reply:
Il amt done raised yet, sah."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Flowers by the EaySide.
Selected.

Selected.
A young girl visiting the country
was following the farmers wife
along winding, half overgrown
path amid winding tangle of wild
flowers. The young visitor exclaim-
ed at their variety and beauty. 81
mean to gather all | can carry when
we come back and have little more
time" she said. Better pick them
now, if you want them," said the
elder woman. ''It isn't likely We'll
come back this way" 1t was one
of those simple, homely incidents
that sometimes seem to epitomize
life. We must pick now, if we want
them at all, the flowers that God
scatters along our way.
The pleasant hours, the dear
friendships, the offered condolences,
the happy gathering the bright
ness and blessings that we often
push aside, but mean to find leisure
to enjoy sometime-we must take
them day by day as they come, or
we shall lose them altogether; we
can never turn back to find them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Coed Manners Code for Boys.
biblical Recorder.)

biblical Recorder.)
Keep step with any one you walk
with.
Hat lifted in saying "Good-bye''
or How do you do?"
Hat lifted when offering seat in
car or acknowledging a favor.
Always precede a lady upstairs,
and ask her whether you may pre-
cede her in passing through a crowd
or public place.
Let ladies pass through a door
first, standing aside for them.
Let a lady pass first always, un-
less she asks you to precede her.
Look people straight in the face
when speaking or being spoken to.
In the parlor, stand till everv ladv
IN the room is seated, also older peo-
pie.
Rise if a lady comes in after Won
are seated, and stand till she takes
seat.
Hat off the moment you enter p
street door, and when you step into
private hall or office. 0
Never play with knife, fork or
spoon.
Use your handkerchief unobstru-
sively always.
In the dining-room take your seat
after ladies and elders.
Rise when the ladies leave the
room, and stand till they are out
Eat as fast or As slowly as the 9TH
ers' and finish the course when thew
do.
Do not look toward a bedroom
door when passing. Always knock
at any private room door.
Special rules for the mouth are
that all noise in eating and smacking
OF the lips should be avoided.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Easy to Initiate.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
Those who like to think that things
were better in the "old DAYS than
they are now. will find it hard to dis
agree with the following anecdote
from Judge. Anewly married couple
had had little disagreement about
the mullins. The husband COMPLAIN
ed that those his mother used to make
were far superior. This moved the
girl to action, and the next day she
set before him a plate of hot rolls
which she boldly babe him taste.
Now you have hit it!'' he exclaim-
ed, enthusiastically. These are exact
ly like what mother used to make.
How did you do it,"
Il will give you the recipe" re-
piled the bride, coldly. II used
oleomargarin for butter, cold-stor-
age eggs, put alum in the flour, and
chalk and water to the milk. Your
mother lived before the pure food
laws"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Henry p. Jones, of Tampa, Fla
writes: I can thank God for nv
present health, due to Foley's Kidney
Cure. ! tired doctors and all kinds 81
kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till I took Foley's Kidney
Cure. -Four bottles cured me, and I
have no more pain in my back and
shoulders: | am so years old, and
suffered long, but thanks to F olev,s
Kidney Cure / am well and can walk
and enjoy myself. 1t is a pleasure to-
recommend it to those needing a kid
ney incidence" f. T. Whitehead
Company. '0''
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
The Light.
(Whittier.)

(Whittier)
A tender child of summers three,
seeking her bed at night,
Paused on the dark stair timidly.
"Oh, mother, take my hand,
said she,
And then the dark will be all
light"
We older children grope our way
from dark behind to dark be-
fore
And only when our hands we law
dear Lord, in thine the night is
day.
And there is darkness nevermore.
Reach downward to the sunless DAYS
wherein our guides are blind
as we
And faith is small and hope delays,
takes thou the hands of pray
er we raise,
And let us feel the light of thee!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
None Better.

If you seek to protect your wife
and children by taking life insurance
you can find none better than the
Union Central. It's premiums are
lower than many of the other good
companies and it's dividends outclass
them all.
You can carry a good policy in the
Union Central for from 6 to 20 cents
per day, according to age.
For information call on or write to
E. E. billiard,
Scotland Neck, N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Where Bullets Flew,

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y, a
veteran of the Civil War, who lost a
foot at Gettysburg, says: 'The good
Electric Bitters have done is worth
more than five hundred dollars to me.
| spent much money doctoring for a
bad case of stomach trouble, to little
purpose. l then tried Electric Bitters
and they cured me. I now take them
as tonic, and they keep me strong
and WELL SOC. at E. I. Whitehead
Company's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

At any time when your stomach is
not in good condition, you should
take kodol, because Kodol digests all
the food you eat, and it supplies health
and strength for the stomach in that
way. You take Kodol just for a little
while when you have slight attacks Of
Indigestion, and you take it just lit
tie longer in order to get relief from
severe attacks of Indigestion or Ner-
yous Dyspepsia. Try Kodol to-day.
Sold by T. 7. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Kehnedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is
used nearly everywhere, because it not
only heals irritation of the throat and
stops the cough, but it drives the cold
out OF the system through its laxative
principle by assuring free and gentle
action OF the bowels, and that is the
only way to cure a cold. You cae't
cure 1T as long as you are constipated.
Insist upon Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

KOdol is a combination of the natur-
al digestive juices and it digests all
classes Of food and every kind of food,
SO you see it will do the work that the
stomach itself does. The only differ
ence between it and the stomach is the
stomach can get out of order and Ko-
dol cannot, but Kodol can put the
stomach into good order. Buy Kodol
to-day. 1t is guaranteed. Sold by E.
1. Whitehead Company
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Four-year-old Dorothy was asked
to repeat the minister's text on her
return home from her first Sundays
experience in church-going.
The sewing match will meet in
the vestry tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'clock" she gravely replied. The
Circle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Would Mortgage The Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ga, w. A. Floyd by name, SAYS ::
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the
two worst sores I ever saw, one on NV
hand and one on my leg. 1t is worth
more than its weight in gold. would
not be without it if | had to mortgage
the farm to get It." Only 25c. at 3.
1. Whitehead Conpany's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
A TELEGRAPHING TYPEWRITER.
New Invention on Exhibition In This
City---A Back Seat for Morse.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
One of the most interesting inven-
lions displayed in Charlotte in recent
years is the Burlingame telegraphing
typewriter which was placed on ex-
hibition in the store window Of the
Stone & Barringer Company yester-
day afternoon. The device consists
of two machines connected with cleo
trio wires, so constructed that a mes
sage written on one is reproduced in
the exact duplicate simultaneously
on the other. The inventor is Mr..
Elmer Burlingame, young Indian
an, who claims that it will revolu-
tionize the telegraph business of the
country. The instruments on exhi-
bition in this city are in the charge
Of Mr.. O. T. Lands, of New Orleans,
syndicate representative, and Mr..
H. Paulis, assistant manager. Dem
onstrations will be given throughout
to-day for the benefit of any who
may desire to call. The advantage
of the new machine over the former
ones of this nature is that it entirely
eliminates the use of the Morse code
and the need of a telegrapher at
either end and makes it possible for
anyone who can manipulate type
writer to send a message.
Mr.. Ramos in talking Of the inven-
ton last night declared that it was
but a question of time when it would
be in use in every telegraph office in
the country using the Morse code,
practical tests having demonstrated
its splendid efficiency. He added
that headquarters for North Carroll
ma would be established in this city
Immediately and that he would be in
charge. MIR. Paulis is on his way
North. He will demonstrate the new
machine before the members of the
Associated Press at their meeting
this month in New York. Demon
STATIONS will also be made before
experts.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

On one variety of winter shoes for
men three nickle-plated padlocks
buckle across the instep, and key
is sold with every pair of shoes. If
the key is lost the wearer must sleep
with the shoes on or sacrifice the
Observation-Disclosures News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Can't look we'll, eat well or feel we'll
with impure blood feeding your BODY
Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Blood Bltters. Eat Simply, take ex-
long life. nave
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Pa, what's the difference between
the drama and melodrama?"
The seats, my son. You will
never find any empty ones at the
melodrama. Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

The tax assessor rejects the tax
statement of a young married man
with the remark:
I'VE fail to find your wife's prop
ortufD
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08
Administrators Notice,

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of Penina j. Madry, de-
ceased, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate to
present them to me duly verified
within twelve months from this date,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will make i'm
mediate payment of same.
This August 27, 1908.
D. A. MADRY, Adm.
S-27-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-10-08

Whereupon the young man wrote
beneath it: $50 do I!"-Filegende
Blaetter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
BowDolN4AM.

A lawn social was held Tuesday
evening by the Universalist church, the
proceeds are to be used toward pay
ing the fines of the boys that were
taken to Bath and fined for ringing
the Methodist church bell the night
before the Fourth. 1t was by far the
greatest success of any; lawn party
ever held here. About, 200 people were
present. Ice cream, cake and candy
was sold and $36 was cleared.
Miss Nellie Williams went to
Gorham Wednesday to attend her class
reunion.
Mrs. Allen and daughter of Harps-
we'll are the guests of DR.. and Mrs.
c. Irish.
Miss Emily Rideout is visiting Miss
Gladys Bryant at Cundy's Harbor.
Miss Cecile Denham went to South
BridgtOn Friday to visit her aunt
Mrs. Edward Bennett.
Miss Katherine Andres was in
Brunswick Wednesday.
Sherman Denham of Portland was in
town on bushes Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
EAST PALERMO.

Forest Tibbetts, who has been at
work in Salem, Mass, is passing his
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Tibbetts.
Carroll Turner finished cutting the
hay on Henry Leeman's farm, and is
now cutting the hay on the farm of
Edward Glidden.
Miss Annie Dodge Of Palermo who
has been the guest of Miss Gladys
Tibbetts the past week has returned
to her home. Miss Fannie Tibbetts,
who has been passing the last two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Roy
Leavett in Winthrop has returned
home.
Walter Young Of Bangor is visiting
friends in this vicinity for a week.
Miss Margaret Norton is passing a
few weeks with Mrs. Daniel Hannah
of Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hannah are the
guests of Mr. Humans parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Newell Hannah "a
Isaac Quigg has purchased what is
known as the Bowler farm of Minot w
Lenfest Of WUsa1ifIe ton. -s-s~.'-s---.s-r---~
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WEST SIDNEY.

Mrs. Foye and daughter Eta o.
Roxbury. Mass. are guests of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Clarence Richardson
Mrs. Gilroy of Springhill, N. S., or.
rived Monday and will be the guest fcl
several weeks of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Mills.
Rev. Albert Leach was in this par
of the town Tuesday.
The remains of the late Margare
Hunt were brought from Watervill'
last Saturday and the interment wa
made in the Bean cemetery.
Mrs. Lettle Scribner of Waterville
and daughter Ethel of Augusta, an,
Fl. L. Hunt of Marlboro, Mass, wer'
at G. H. Lovejoy's Saturday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Everett Leonard o
Providence, r. l., are guests of Mrs
Anna Nichols.
Mrs. Pert Trask went to Augusta
last week and was the guest of he
mother, Mrs. Annetta Ward over Sun
day.
Esther Trask has returned home af
ter a visit to friends in Hallowell ant
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nichols hav
returned to their home in Providence
r. I.
Ralph B. Erskine of Augusta ha
charge of Route 4, while r. F. Rowe i
having a vacation.
Miss Josephine Wyman of Cam
bridge, Mass, is at home for her sum
mer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
RICHMOND.

Mrs. c. A. Potter gave an afternoon
whist at her pleasant home on Lin
coin street Wednesday afternoon in
honor of her guest, Mrs. Annie Lowe
Of Bath. First souvenir was won
by Mrs. Herbert Mansir and con-
ISOLATION souvenir by Mrs. Cora OAR
rah. Refreshments Of ice cream, cake
and sandwiches We're served during
the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Proctor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Preble, Mrs. w. F. Dun
ham, Misses Leora and Frances Proc
tor and Miss Marguerite Rogers took a
trip to Togus Sunday. They went as
far as Gardiner in Mr.. Proctors new
launch.
Mrs K. w. Small and Mrs. A. 3.
Gaubert have returned from two
weeks outing at Capitol Island
Miss Vena Tarr who is engaged in
the millinery business in Portland is
passing a few weeks at her old home
in town.
Work Of shipping ice from the Deer
ing Ice Houses began Monday
J. A. Proctor and family left
Wednesday to pass the remainder of
the summer at their cottage at Capitol
Island.
A sociahle ard ice cream sale were
held at the Free Baptist vestry
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Alice Wright and niece, Miss
Ruth Lowell, were guests at the home
of George Lowell a few days last
week.
c. w. Newell of Portland is passing
short vacation at his old home in
town.
C. II. T. J. Southland who recently
underwent surgical operation at ST.
Barnabas Sanatorium, Woodfords, is
reported as gaining rapidly.
The. Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
Society met at the vestry Wednesday.
Business of Importance was discussed
and much work accomplished Re-
freshments were served during the
afternoon.
Mrs. A. Cressey of Boston is the
guest of Mrs. H. ]. Stantial South
street.
H. l.. Tarr was in Gardiner on busl-
ness Tuesday.
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Charles % cloves of Portland,

Charles E. Cloves of Portland, q
patient at the Insane hospital in this
city. who made his escape from that
institution last Saturday, has been
found and returned to the hospital.
Cloves made his way to Portland and
was found wandering about the city
by Inspector Quinn and Officer
Thompson Of the Portland police. At
the request of Supt. Sanborn of the
hospital he was arrested and brought
back to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

The lap Of the waves against her sides
spells out "finis."
Out beyond the junction where the
roads meet I wandered. 10th to say
good bye. but n Uttered desk and an
innumerable bunch of letters called me
back from the open and I must heed
the call. Some day, when the spirit
moves. l want to wander back again
and let the surf lull me to sleep as it
booms along the shore.
JOHN QUILL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Notices have been sent out stating
that the annual reunion of the $50
Maine Regimental Association will be
held at Auburn on Wednesday, Aug
10. with a dinner at the Lake Auburn
House at Lake Auburn. The 32d
Maine Infantry was recruited largely
from the western section Of the state
the only members from this city pelne
Col. f. c. Milliken. clerk at the State
pension office at the State House, ana
O. o. Stetson, a member OF the state
House force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

c. E. Haskell, for some time the
representative of the International
Correspondence school and we'll known
in this city. has been appointed a
division superintendent of the largest
division in the State including all
eastern Maine with headquarters In
Bangor The appointment comes as
reward for efficient service in the in
terests of the school and is post OF
considerable importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Col. Edward ]. Mayo of Foxcroft,
commissary general on the Governors
staff, was in the city yesterday on
matters of business connected with
the coming encampment of the
National Guard of the State, and was
at the adjutant generals Office at the
State House during a portion of the
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

When the sun burns and the skin
cracks and peels and blisters then use
/vaseline in some one of it's many
forms Bowditch & Webster carry the
genuine vaseline and all it's prepara-
tions. They are direct buyers and
are selling at popular prices and under
the serial guarantee of the Cheesbofo
Manufacturing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Friends Of Mrs. Benedict F. Maher
who sustained serious injuries by fall
ing down stairs Wednesday evening
Will be interested to learn that she was
reported yesterday morning to be as
comfortable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Manager Cuddy Of the Augusta
Opera house was one of party who
left Hallowell yesterday morning in G..
H. O'Briens motor boat for a trip to
Five Islands, where they went for
the purpose of seeing the yachts of the
Boston Yacht Club and also to pass a
few days at the islands. Mrs. Cuddy
left for Five Islands on train "a
yesterday forenoon.