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The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
MILTON BIBLE IS DISPUTED.
Autographs in Famous Bard's Book
May Be Forged.

New YOrk-If Disraeli were alive
to-day probably he would find the text
for another chapter of his Amenities
of Literature in what promises to be-
come an historic international contrO-
versy over the authenticity of the
Milton "Breeches" Bible Following
the declaration that the book is not
that from which the daughter of the
blind bard Of Paradise Lost" read to
him in his declining days. and that
the sO-called autographs of himself
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
CARVED CHAIR 25o YEARS oLO.
Made of Oak Used In Time Of
King Charles H..

Boston.-Here is an antique chair
made of oak which was used in the
time Of Charles II.
A historical writer upon ancient
furniture says: The work OF Grinling
Gibbons, the master wOodcarver. 1866
to 1855. consisted Of foliage, birds and
cherubs heads"
In this chair viii be seen the cher
ubs supporting the crown of England,
at the top. The 'stretcher which in
earlier days was Of use to keep the
feet raised from wet or drafty floor.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
Temperance in Scotland.

A generation ago water-drinking oc-
cupants of civic chairs were very
rare in Scotland. Total abstainers,
however, can claim as a result of the
recent elections that As Scottish burgs
are presided over by abstaining pro,
vosts. The list includes Sir William
Bisland, Bart, lord provost OF Glas-
gov. and Lord Provost Gibson, Edin.
burgh.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
is NOTED FOOD FADDIsT.
"chew-Chew" Fletcher a Believer in
Thorough Mastication.

New York.-HOrace Fletcher is the
most noted of the food faddists of the
day. He is known ss the 'chew-chew"
man because his fad is careful masti-
cation. He does not eat expensive
food because he gets more satisfaction
in inexpensive food-there is more
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
MoTANIC BAD INDIAN NO MORE.
Cayuse Chief Becomes a Christian
Makes Dramatic Confession.

Spokane, Wash.-MOtanic, bad In
dian, terror of the Umatilla reserva-
tion southwest of Spokane and leader OF
pagan customs among the Cayuse
braves, has embraced the Christian re-
ligion, and, as a consequence. there is
rejoicing among the faithful in the
Tutilla Presbyterian mission. The con-
version of the chieftain was the dra-
matte climax TO the ordination Of Rev.
Edward Conner, a full-blooded Cayuse,
as minister of the gospel a few days
ago
Following the singing of the Cayuse
version OF Washed in the Blood Of
the Lamb" i'm which braves and
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
Chair 25o Years Old Still in Good
Condition.

is slabOrately carved, and has the
crown on the center.
The chair is over $50 years old, and
has been a direct descendant in the
Henderson family through all these
years, and the children of six genera
tions have had the honor of sitting
IN il.
The chair is as sound as when first
made. It is put together with wooden
pegs and not a crack or crevice can be
found in it. although it had been used
as common chair by the grandpar-
ents Of the present owner.
The chair is now owned by Mrs
George w Neal of Maiden, Mass.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
Hint .eML.

When making apple js taEs out e.
ortion Of the boiling j-E.. cC;cr gree.
nth Tis-achio and add few min
.1res. Let IT come TO a boil, sEim ou
lie mint leaves Put away in gias5-a
aud serve as = relish with mutton ol
roast lamb.
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18
AUSTRIAN FOE OF SOCIALISTS
Count Sternberg Calls Them Coward
and Oefies Them.

Vienna-COunt Adalbert SternbeTg
is one of the picturesque figures of
the Austrian parliament He is an
Independent but his pet political aver
The Washington bee., 1908-01-18

Mrs Green-WhaJ is meant by the
small investors?
AIr Green-The small investors, my
dear, are the people who take big
chances Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Miss 0ldhdm'S Recital.

Miss Sallie Pickett Oldham, a tai
ented young lady Of Wilmington,
and an elocutionist Of ability, will
give recital in the Graded School
Auditorium tonight (Thursday Aug
20(. Miss Oldham is a cultured and
charming young lady and has given
many recitals this year. She has
spent considerable time in the west
ern part of the State going as far
as Eikins.
Among others she has given sue
cessful readings at Elkins. Mocks-
vile, East Bend, Spring Hope and
billion, S. c.
The following strong endorsements
by the Raleigh, press speak much for
Miss Oldham's ability:
Miss Sallie Pickett Oldham, of the
Baptist University, returned to the
city this morning from Merry Oaks
where she gave most successful
reading Saturday evening. There
was a good crowd out and the event
WAS a most enjoyable one. Miss
Oldham is reader OF great ability
and never fails to please wherever
she goes. 1t was adeiight to the :'eo-
pie of Merry Oaks to hear her
Raleigh Evening Times.
On Friday evening. February 2lst,
a very instructive and entertaining
programme was rendered at the
Wendell High School. Miss Sallie
Pickett Oldham, popular elecution-
list and student OF the Baptist Uni
yersity, gave number OF readings.
Miss Oldharn's recital proved a rare
entertainment and her audience was
IMPRESSED with the talent and ability
Of the reader.--Raleigh News and
Observer.
Those who attend the reading a,
Graded School tonight CThursday)
nav expect rare and rich enter.
tainment. Recital will commence al
$50 o'clock.
Admission Is cents. Children I'M
der Is years, 10 cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
kr. and Kiss House Entertained.

The Courier Herald, of Bristol,
Tenn, some days ago gave the fol-
lowing account Ct an entertainment
rendered Mr.. j. ". House and Miss
EsteIle House, who were visiting
their sister, Mrs. Cowan, formerly
Miss Lucy House:
Miss Estelle House and John w.
House, of Scotland Neck, N. c.,
have been much entertained while
visitors at the home Of their sister,
Mrs. A. j. Cowan, in Holston Valley
Mrs. N. C. Delaney, Mrs. John King
and Mrs. Sue Pemberton have done
much for their amusement and en-
tertainment and on Sunday Mrs. A.
j. Cowan had twenty guests in their
honor. Tuesday Miss Ollie Delaney
was the hostess at dinner for the
visitors and on Wednesday DR.. and
Mrs. J. A. Delaney extended the
delightful hospitality Of their home.
John House has returned to Scot
land Neck, much impressed with the
gracious cordially of Holston Valley.
Miss House has been with friends
in Bristol since and is now one of a
delightful camping party at Shady
Ford. The following compose the
crowd:
Misses Nan Cowan, Mary Pember-
ton, Maude Pemberton, Ollie May
King, Mary Tomey, of Holston Val
ley; Estelle House, Scotland Neck.
N. c.; Helen Wallace, Sue Ellen De-
lance, Jewel Cowan, of Bristol; and
DR.. J. A. Wallace, Messrs. Bum,
Colbert. Taylor Cowan. James and
Ernest Lomey, James, Charles and
Robert King, Robert Blackley and
Tom Pemberton.
"a number OF other visitors who
will add to the jolly tines enjoyed
by the campers with the fishing.
bathing, boating, with dancing in the
pavilion erected as a surprise by the
men CT the party, are Mrs. Nan De-
laney and Miss Ollie Delaney and
Messrs. Charles and R.ex Cowan,
John Dickey, Charles Mcclellan,
Dowell White and Seibert Laney,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cowan, Mrs.
w. r. King and Mrs. A. J. Cowan
are the chaperones.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Scotland Neck Takes Another Game
From EdiifaX.

Friday an exciting game of base
ball was played here between Scot
land Necl, and Halifax. This was
the third game Of the season with
Halifax. The first game was to 2
in favor OF Halifax; the second game
1 to 0 for Scotland Neck and the last
game 5 to 2 in favor Of Scotland
Neck.
Batteries:-Short and Cheshire;
Cuthrell and Churn.
Summary:-Earned runs, Scotland
Neck 2, Halifax 0; struck out by
Short 8, Cuthrell 4; hit by pitched
ball, Short 1. Cuthrell l. Umpire
A. P. Kitchin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Remainder the Farmers Dinner.

Let all the farmers Of the county,
and others interested, remember the
farmers dinner at Halifax Friday,
August 18th.
1t will be under the auspices Of
the Halifax County Division of the
Southern Cotton Association, and all
are invited to participate.
The committees appointed in the
various townships have been notified
by card ard it is hoped that they are
already making good preparation.
There seems every reason to expect
good and profitable day for the
farmers.
The dinner is designed to be in the
nature Of a basket picnic and all can
assist some.
Messrs. W. B. Drewry and J. c..
Butts at Halifax will have charge Of
the preparation for the dinner there,
and all WAC can send their anything
to aid in the preparation Of the bar
becue and Brunswick stew will please
do SO.
Some money will be needed and
any cash collection for the dinner
may be sent 70 Chas. J. Shields or
myself at Scotland Neck.
Among the speakers for the day
will be Hon. John Fl. Small, of
Washington, n. c.
E. E. billiard,
Pros Halifay IN & {, a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
THAT The Power of Money

in making more money
is the secret Of getting
r;~li is generally admit
ted.
The ayera ge so-calleG
.'.*Hvings deposit" is On
Il :FlOO-ytt this 500
rnnrp&ents s peg cent. lii
t,Iest or nearly 81 GOO
{~r I, ;uii gear. As tic
most ii these accounts
we're started with a de-
r0Sit Of one to ten dol
lars and gradually III
creased to their present
size, doesn't it seem that
yOu YOU can do fully as
we'll as others? Make up
your mind to Do IT.
then it's merely a case
OF application. Your
earnings are as large,
az larger. than those OF
tive average depOsitOr
referred to, Orly-you
haven't been banking
E0ur money.
Come in and let us tell
you some other reasons
why you should have q
bank account.
The SC0!ian5 Neck Bank,
Scotland Mack, NJ. {.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
kr. David Bell III.

TIE Enfield Progrese of 18th said:
The many friends OF Mr.. David
Ra,l will regret to learn that he is in
a very critical condition in a hospital
at Richmond. Last Saturday he was
carried to the hospital for treatment
~ q carbuncle on the back OF his
mock hut now it is said that it prov
al to he a cancer and that the doc
tors entertain little hopes Of his re-
,~.,arv Mr.. Bell had been confined
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
PAINTED Hrs PEernr,,or

PAINTED HIS REsInENcE.-Dr. r
M. johnson has recently painted hi:
handsome dwelling on west side Of
Church street.
DR.. CLARK BRINGS CoTToN.-Dr
Il. I. Clark brought in from hi:
Piney Woods farm an open boil Of
cotton which he gathered on Au,
gust 18th.
! PEACH CROP A FAILURE.-The
peach crop seems to have been fail.
ure il this community, as there have
been very few, if any, on the local
market this season.
COTTON OPENiNG.-Mrs. Lizzie
Preast, of Hobgood, has sent open
cotton from her fields near Hobgood
She says cotton is opening, some times
two bolls to the stalk.
SMART CHICKEN. J. H. Med
ford says that she has a smart chick
en-. 1t is pullet four and a half
months cid which has laid thirteen
eggs and desired to sit upon them.
Nor COOP SIGMA good farm
! er of this community said a few
days ago that he believes the large
growth Of peanut vines observed in
the crops this season is not good
sign for heavy crop,
CLEMENTS WAREHoUsE-Tobacco
farmers will do we'll to remember
that Clements Warehouse in En-
field promises them high prices for
tobacco. His advertisement still ap-
pears in these columns bit changed.
PREACHED SUNDAY NICHT.-Rev.
r. D. Daniel, of Hobgocd, preached
in the Methodist church here Sun
day night, the pastor, Rev. Chas. A.
Jones, being at Williams Chapel,
near Palmyra, conducting a pro-
GfactSd meeting.
WAREHOUSE Torn DowN.-The
wooden warehouse on the lots CT N.
Z. Josey Company and r. c.. Josey
q Company, which extended close to
the Baptist parsonage, has been
torn down and MIR. r. c. Josey
moves it to his lot adjoining the lot
Of the Hardy Hardware Company.
OFF TO WINsToN-SALEM The fol-
lowing persons were appointed by
the Buck Kitchin Camp of Confeder-
ate Veterans here to attend the
State annual reunion of Confederate
Veterans in Winstcn-Saiem August
18th and Goth: w. E. Whitmore,
John L. Baker, Wilson Allsbrook
end J. 7. Savage. They left Tues
day.
WALLS GONG UP.-The walls for
the new brick store Of Messrs. A.
Strickland & Son are going up. The
new store is on the site Of the cid
wooden store which they have been
occupying on Main street. The
wooden building has been moved
nearer Hoffman's store. They will
occupy it and do business in it until
the new store is completed ard
will then move it back ard use it for
a warehouse.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
A Family Reunion.

Mrs. Pattie Vaughan last week
enjoyed a family reunion Of all her
children. There were present Mr..
and Mrs. L. T. Vaughan and little
son. and Mr.. Forest Vaughan. Of
Nashville; Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Vaughan, Of Norfolk; Mr.. S. s.
Vaughan, of West Virginia; Mr.. w.
L. Vaughan, Of Washington, n. c..
and Miss Emma Vaughan, Of Whit
akcrs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Fire Exii.saIIsilsTs.

sc lave taken the agency FOR the
I .oe.;:x Dry Powder Fire Extin-
=, here, and have 5rem in stock.
Ne ave Thoroughly investigated
.ss efficiency CT the cStingUishers,
~ ira hat they are very efficient,
al a. safeguard against fire in
e.: home, as & Woman or q child can
--r hem. We think that no bust
AS house, factory cr home should
i without two o. more Of these eX-
:. 42uiocrrs, REMEMBER that they
- alTays relil.ed free OF charge at
IT, enptI:ng in extinguishing a fire,
FrecEer On your own FIRE or on your
:. lghbor's. SO you see the first
. r-t Is all.
"-:Q-tf. Josey Hdwe. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
PERSONAL, PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Mary Lamb went to Wash.
ington Monday.
Misses Annie and Lottie Price
went to Hobgood Monday.
Mr.. P. C. Josey left today for
Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va.
Mrs. R. E. Hancock went to Buff
falo Lithi,s Springs last week.
Mr.. S. ". Morrisett has gone to
Knoxville, Tenn, for a few days.
Misses Monte and Maggie Eure
have returned from a visit to Gates,
NC.
Misses Bessie and Effie Whitley
have returned to their home in Nor
folk.
Misses Rebecca and Lizzie Hill.
of Brooklyn. are here visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. J. II. Alexander has returned
from visit to relatives in Winston
Salem.
Mesdames G. w. Bryan and r. M.
Johnson, went to Panacea Springs
Monday.
Miss Mamie Cobb, of CraigsviIle,
Va, is spending few days with rel
atives here.
Mr.. Julian A. Pittman left Nor
day for New York and Baltimore Oil
a business trip.
Mr.. L. ]. Cobb, of Rosemary, n.
c., spent a few days here last week
visiting relatives.
Mrs. &. C. Weeks has been away
some days on visit to relatives in
Edgecombe county.
Mr.. Dorsey Kicks, of Rocky Mount,
spent Sunday here with h;s aunt,
Mrs. Settle Nelson.
Mrs. T. 3. Wheeler. who has been
visiting relatives at Franklinton, re-
turned home Monday.
Misses Nettie and Lizzie Britt, Of
Tarboco, came some days ago to Wis
it Mrs. w. II. Newell.
Mr.. Claude Eure, Of Suffolk, Va,
spent few days here last week
with her home people.
Mrs. A. NJ. Riddick and nephew,
Master Hubert Riddick, left some
DAYS ago for Fayetteville.
Mrs. Fannie Stern and her son,
Mr.. s. J. Stern, of Greensboro, have
been here several days on visit tn
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Josey went to
Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va, last
Thursday, and will remain there
some time.
Miss Maude Wilkerson, Of Rose
mary, N. C. is here On account Of
the illness Of her little niece, Miss
Aurelia Perry.
DR.. K. Laggett and sons, of Hob
good, were here Friday to witness
the ball game between Halifax and
Scotland Neck.
MIR. Josh Robertson returned last
week from an extended trip North.
He visited New York, Buffalo and
spent some time at Niagara Falls.
Misses Title Morton, of Washing
ton; and Rosa Beddle, Of Kinston,
who have been visiting Mrs. c. H.
Herring returned to their homes
Monday.
Miss Mary K. Applewhite, of the
Baptist University for Women in
Raleigh, came some days ago on
visit to friends. She has been spend
ing the summer in New York City.
Mr.. C. F. Burroughs has returned
from Ayden where he was called this
week on account Of the death of Mrs.
Trotman, Mrs. Burroughs grand
mother.
Among those who came from Hal
ifax to attend the baseball game
between Scotland Neck and Halifax
last Friday were DR.. and Mrs. H. g.
Furgerson, MIR. ". F. Coppedge
and little Sons.
Rev. r. E. Peele. of Florence, S.
c., stopped in Scotland Neck a shor.
while Saturday to see his niece, Mrs.
Norwood Savage. He was en- route
to his home after having been en-
gagged in evangelistic work in this
State
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20

to his home for some time with WHIST
was first thought to be carbuncie
and that it was not of serious nature,
but was carried to Richmond to pre-
vent blood poison"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Salesman Wanted.

22jesnaan wanted to iook after our
'.eress III Halifax and adjacent
c.unties. Salary Or Commission.
a!}ress
THE HARVEY Or Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
S211+
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
House and Lot FOR Ssa.s.
J. n. PRINCE,
Chairman

4 coed dwelling OF, c lot leo y 2GG
let o. Main street in Scotland Meek.
.ppIy to +. Z. ElLLIARD.
SCOTT
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20

MI. y. II. I1OCkeT HAS kOi3e W AVE"
York on business.
Mr.. Scarboro Hancock has return.
ed from trip to Ashsvi!!e.
Miss Lizzie Pittmsn left Monday
on a visit to Panacea Springs.
Miss Irene Bond has gone to Nor
folk to visit friends and relatives.
Miss Helen Hiliard returned some
days ago from a visit to Wilmington
Mr.. S. M. Johnson, of Primers
Point, was here some days ago on a
visit.
Mr.. Nash Cox, of Roanoke Rapids,
was here last week on visit to rela-
tives.
Messrs. Oscar and Jimmie Hale
have returned from visit to Rocky
Mount.
Mrs. Paul Hale, of Hobgood, is
here visiting her mother, Mrs. Alex
Madry.
I Rev. J. B. Weatherspoon, Of Dur
ham, is here the guest Of Rev. A.
: V. Joyner,
, Mr.. J. H. Futrell, of Norfolk,
came Tuesday on visit to relatives
and friends.
Mr.. John Highsmith. of Rocky
Mount, was here few days ago Wis
iting friends.
Miss Sallie Pickett Oldham, of
Wilmington, is here visiting Miss
Helen Hilliard.
Mrs. Wilson Allsbrook and son,
Ernest, have returned from visit
to Rocky Mount.
Col. A. L. Smith, Of Charlotte, has
been here this week On a visit to rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Braxton left
Friday for Farmyille, N. C. to visit
their home people.
The Tarboro Soptherner Of 18th
said: George Thomas has return
ed from trip to Scotland Neck"
Mrs. Lizzie Preast and Miss Emma
Christenburg, Of Hobgood. visited
Mr.. J. NJ. Jones family Saturday.
Miss Mary Lawrence was called to
Baden county Tuesday by reason CT
the illness Of her uncle. Mr.. Brady.
Mrs. J. Frank Brinkley, Of Green
vile, has spent some time recently
with her sister, Mrs. r. C. Josey.
Mr.. J. H. Alexander has returned
from visit to his parents near
Chase City, Va, Winston-Salem and
Greensboro.
Mrs. Virginia Futreil and Mrs.
Lucy Lambertson, Of Rich Square,
are here visiting the family Of Prof.
C. W. Wilson.
Miss Margaret Braswell has re-
turaed from several weeks visit to
relatives and friends in Richmond
and Petersburg.
Mr.. Mamie Hoffman has returned
from a trip North. He visited many
places of interest and spent some
time in Canada.
Mr.. Robt. Coleman has returned
from visit to his home people in
King and Queen county, Va. He also
spent a short while at Ocean View
while away.
Miss Maggie Eure and her sister
Naomi came home Saturday from
Gates county where they have been
visiting their grand mother, Mrs.
Rebecca Eure.
The Rich Square Times Of last
week said: Miss Eula Shoulars, of
Scotland Neck, who has been visit
ing her friend, Miss Elma Peele, left
Tuesday to spend a few days with
friends at Rehoboth on her way
home"
The following persons went to
Norfolk Monday: Messrs. R. E.
Hancock, W. N, Steptoe, Cecil Has
sell, w. w. House, Ernest Banes,
". H. Bell, Sherwood Allsbrook, J.
L. James, S. T. Wommack, Norman
Howard; Mrs. Peyton Keel, Mfr.
and Mrs. c. G. Rue; Mesdaues
Carrie Whitehurst. ". A. Fryar,
Dunston Branch, S. C. Ray; Misses
Susie Moore, Maude Parks. Mamie
Proctor, Fannie Ray. Virginia Pen
lJafou
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20

WANTED.-Second hand bags and
burlap; any kind, any quantity, any
where; we pay freight. Richmond
Bag Co., Richmond, Va. 7-23-10t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Clearing SAX.

Engust clearing sale Of hot wealth
:. -:oods-Laces, Hambergs, En-
-.der;e7, White Goods, E.c.-Now
II tu,! sn-;ng at
r. 3. IOsev Cos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
To: Sale!
hz4naTY, Dysing & Pressing.
For Sale

I"a nee log mules and ore good
IrG Cart. S. e. l,IZGlL,
"-..3-@'. Hobgord, r. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
D?. J. {. Hancock Married.

The following invitation 10 the
l2trraige Of DR.. J. E. Hancock, Of
! Hca|o. once Il resident Of Scotland
! TX, will interest MS many friends
+ re:
-. Hiward CRANKY Thompson
'E'cunce5 the marriage Of his daugn-
ter
Lottic Lee
to
UE. lanes Everett Hancock
Us @a@d?y, the eleventh Of August
:" -Hc25aHd nine hundred and cigh:
-4d>iinGton, Michigan.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
Special Announcements.
d.52d FicgsiHg OF Road Board.

T,,2ore will be a called meeting of
&c bard Of road supervisors FOR
;1o:lan} Neck, RDseneath, and Pal
v.gra townships in Scotland Neck at
-. o clock, 2. M, next Friday, Au-
zus, 2l5t.
=. II. PRINCE,
Chairman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20

300 pieces Of Hamberg worth from Is IS per yard fer
is per yard; Ladies Lace and Silk Collars worth Is
cents, for cents Lace worth from cents yard for cent
per yard Quantity of Ladies Ready Silk and Cloth Skirts
worth from 500 to 75O fer $50 450 LOO Rugs for 48 cents
$50 Rugs for LIS Mating worth Is TO 81 cents for Is to 20
cents DER yad Ladies White Duck Skirts worth 50 for 90
large quantity Ladies Ready Made Underwear special prices
90 MEMS Shirts for IS Is Neck Ties for 10 cents
so cent Neck Ties for Is cents
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-08-20
NOTICE! NOTICE !!

: HAVE JUST OPENED up my New
/ Store in front Of the postoflce with gen.
II eral line of Merchandise. My stock is
g all new, not penny's worth Of old goods
u in the store. as sold my stock al Kings
boro, N. c., and have just returned from Bali
more where purchased an entire y new line Of
goods. made some big bargains while there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-14

es. The very thought of legally toll
Grating either of these vicious. immoral
and criminal business is from moral
or religious standpoint intolcrablc. Be
ing outlawed. they should be vigorous
Sly continuously and uncomprorisngly
condemned BY public opinion and hunt
ed out Of the city, the county and the
state BY the officers of the law The
anly place to segregate such law
breakers is in the prison, the jail or
the penitentialy.
~ little thought at that time that
company calling itself the Citizens
Investment company would dare to
erect nest OF cottages and cribs bear
ing on their very face the marks OF the
beast, with the understanding that
the mayor and chief of police would
furnish them with tenants. 1t Is to
the latter,s credit that he refuses to
have anything to dc with this lament-
able arrangement. The mayor now
ever, has said: i never talked TO the
PARTIES who are building the stock
ade. but j told Il third party who sold
them some property that II the estaD-
lishments wecr property erected and
the business property carried outthere
would be no trouble.
Nov, j do not quite see how an IL
legal indecent and criminal business
can be carried on properly, nor am |
competent to Q * any such establish