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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Notice of Land Sale.

By virtue Of power vested in me
by certain mortgage, executed to
me by Chas. Turner and wife, Agnes
Turner, which is duly recorded in
the Office of the Register Of Deeds
for Halifax County, North Carolina,
in Book 1863, at Page 491, [ will or
the Is day Of April, 1908, sell for
Cash at Public Action, to the highest
bidder, in the town Of Scotland n.
c., at II o'clock NJ, the following
described Real Estate: Twenty acres
on north side and adjoining lands OF
S. B. Kitchin and that tract Of land
upon which Chas. and Agnes Turner
reside which was conveyed to Charles
Royal Turner by w. H. Shields,
which originally contained 40 acres
but only contains 81 acres now, nine
acres having been sold off, bounded
by land of W. II. kitchin, S. B.
Kitchin, Chas. Turner, ". Z. Bishop
and Henry Smith,
This the 25 day Of March 1903.
A. L. PURRINGTON,
Mortgage.
4-2-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
A Day in Enfield.

The editor of THE COMMONWEALTH
spent Saturday night and Sunday in
Enfield in attendance upon the Roam
oke Union Of the Tar River Baptist
Association.
It was a large and interesting
meeting, there being manvmlnisters
and delegates present. The people
Of Enfield, who are widely known
for their very remarkable hos
oitaIity, out-classed themselves, if
possible, in the bounteous entertain
ment Of their guests.
Every door in the town was open
and all were welcome to the best in
all those good homes.
The writer was royalty entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Merritt, Of
the Enfield hotel, and also enjoyed
the hospitality Of the beautiful and
we'll ordered home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Clement.
Enfield has made great improve
ment during the past two Or three
wears. There are many new and
handsome dwellings and business
buildings, the streets have been
greatly improved with concrete pave
nents and good drainage, and En-
field gives evidence Of a spirit of real
progress on all sides.
1t is always a pleasure to mlngIe
with such good people and one feels
more interest in things generally al
ter a stay among them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Killed by a Train.

A well known citizen Of the coun-
ty was killed near Halifax last week.
The Enfield PROCESS said Of his
death:
"Mr. W. B. Whitehead, Of Hall
fax, was found dead by the side of
the railroad track about one mile
from Halifax Wednesday morning.
He had been in the town the after
noon previous and about dusk had
started to walk to his home, two
miles distant It is thought that
when about half way home be was
struck and killed by train.
The remains were buried about a
mile and half from Halifax in the
family burying ground, the Rev. L.
G. Grady conducting the funeral SER
vices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
DEATH OF MRS. SUE VAUGHAN.
The Passing Of an Excellent Woman.

On Thursday of last week from
the home Of her son-in-law, Balfour
Dunn, Esq, Susan, widow Of Thad-
deus Vaughan and daughter of Eli
and Mary Lewis, passed into the
''house not made with hands, eternal
in the heavens" The term of her
probation on earth covered sixty
years, and each stage of it had a
beauty and completeness of its own
and served as a preparation for that
which was to follow. Her child
hood was marked, as its chief char
acteristics by cheerful obedience to
parental authority and gentleness
towards her associatiates. As a
maiden Ter beauty was marked by
the modest and quiet bearing of the
Southern young woman. AS wife
her management Of the household
was above all praise and in her rela-
ton to her husband was realized the
lofty, spiritual nature of the mar
riage union. Only one child was
given to her, but avoiding the temp
tation to weak fondness, common to
such cases, she was a wisely tender
mother. For many years she had
been q christian and a member of
the church at DaWson's near her
home; and her thoughtfulness for
the comfort of her pastor and her
abiding and active interest in every
department of the work of her
church, were the fruits of a renew
ed and consecrated heart. In the
closing years of her life sore afflic-
ton laid hold on her. Neither day
nor night was there any surcease of
pain but through it all, even unto
the end, she was Sustained by the
Holy Spirit who is our helper and
our comforter
Twelve years ago her devoted and
faithful husband entered into the
rest that remaineth to the people
Of God, and thenceforward she
formed part Of the household of
her daughter and~her son-in-law,
Balfour Dunn. In their gentle min
istrations and in a growing circle Of
grandchildren she found relief from
lonliness of widowhood and the sad
ness which follows the loss of home
On Friday Of last week all that
was mortal of her was laid by the
side Of her husband in the Baptist
cemetery. at Scotland Neck. The
funeral exercises were conducted by
the writer, assisted by Rev. C. A.
Jones. pastor of the Methodist
church, and Rev. J. E. Hutson, under
whose ministry she was led to Christ
many years ago. A large company
of relatives and friends attended
these exercises, sorroWing most of
all that they should see her face no
more on earth.
Blessed are the dead which die
in the Lord"
7. D. HuFHAM.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Notice of Dissolution of {. T.
Whitehead & Company.

By mutual consent Of E. T. White
head and J. A. Pittman the partner
ship heretofore existing between
them, under the firm name and style
of E. 7. Whitehead & Company, Is
this day dissolved. Mr.. Pittman re-
tires from the firm. The business
will continue under the control and
management Of Mr.. E. {. Whitehead
under the style Of E. T. Whitehead
Company.
AL! debts due E. T. Whitehead
& Company will be paid to Mr.. E. T.
Whitehead, and all debts owing by
said concern will be settled by Mr..
Whitehead.
This March 9th, 1903.
E. T. WHITEHEAD.
3-12-4t j. A. PTrTMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
The Evidence in The Case.

SO years use is evidence-Millions
Of consumers is evidence-sales made
by $1,000 agents is evidence. You
buy 2 gallons L. & NJ. Paint and 3
gallons Pure Linseed Oil lat 60 cents
mix them and make 7 gallons best
paint ready for use-cost only $1.20
per gallon-Done in two minutes.
=. L. e M. Paint Agents.
E. T. Whitehead Co., Scotland Neck.
r. H. Salisbury & Bros, Hamilton,
N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
The Resting Place Of The Dead.

Owing to the death and removal
Of many families from the Parish,
the Vestry Of Trinity church, Scot
land Neck, find it impossible to worl,
the cemetery in such a condition as
it requires, and the respect for the
dead deserves. So they ask aid
from all persons who have friends
or lelatives buried there.
You will please send your contri-
button for same to Isaac II. Smith,
Superintendent?
J. S. PAUL.. Sec
April 2, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Fully Endorsed.
d. HUFHAM.

Weldon. N. c., Dec. 10, 1907.
1t gives we pleasure to state that
the settlement with me by the Union
Central Life Insurance Company for
the insurance on my husbands life,
is entirely satisfactory, and | earn
estly recommend the Company tc
any one who may wish to secure in.
surance in one of the safest and best
companies in the country.
LAURA A. Cook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts of Our
People and Other Folks.

| Inc loM:ng, tOill3 ana whereabouts OF C9i
People and Other Folks.
/ Mr.. F. M. Pope, Of Enfield, was
here Sunday.
Mr.. N. Biggs went to Greenville
on business Monday.
Mr.. Albion Dunn went to Norfolk
on business last week.
Miss Lucy House went to Green
vile on visit last week.
Miss Eulala Perkins, of Hamil-
ton, last week visited Miss Willie An
drews.
Miss Annie Lawrence, of Dawsons,
is here on a visit to her aunt, Mrs.
w. J. Battle.
Mr.. H. E. Biggs, of Raleigh, was
here some days ago shaking hands
with his friend.
Mrs. J. L. Howard, Jr., returned
home to Enfield Monday after sever
al days visit here.
Mrs. N. Biggs and Miss Emily
Diggs went to Greenville Friday to
visit Mrs. Z. T. Vincent.
Mrs. Moye. (nee Miss Onie Pope)
of Rocky Mount. was here some days
ago on visit to friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Mangum, of
Henderson, came Sunday on a visit
to their mother, Mrs. Lucy Mangum.
Miss Naomi Robertson went to
Greenville some days ago to engage
in the millinery business with Mrs.
Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Everett and
little son, of WILLIAMSON, came up
Saturday on a visit to Mrs M. A.
Shields.
DIR. J. P. Kimberley went to Edge
combe Sunday to see his father.
Mrs. Kimberley and little son, Joe,
are still there on a visit.
Mrs. J. e. Bullock and little son,
Julian, came up from Conetoe Mon
day night to visit Mrs. Bulluck's
mother. Mrs. ?. j. Madry.
Mr.. J. R. Moore, book keeper for
R. C. Josey & Co., returned Monday
from Rocky Mount where he had
been on a visit to his parents.
Miss Mary Lawrence returned
Thursday from Cary, where she had
been four weeks nursing Mrs. S. A.
Hooker and daughter, Miss Bessie
Hooker.
Mr.. c. F. Burroughs returned
Monday from Ayden where he had
been to visit relatives. Mrs. Bur-
roughs and little son, Danford, re-
main at Ayden for some days.
Mrs. W. o. Bullock, of Rocky
Mount, came over last week and
spent few days on a visit to her
Mrs. P. J. Madry, who has
been quite sick for some time.
M. J. D. Perry came down from
Winston Salem some days ago. Mrs.
Perry and little son, John, who had
been here some time on a visit to
Mrs. Perry's home people, returned
with Mr.. Perry to Winston-Salem.
Dr.. J. D. Huffman, of Henderson,
came last week on a visit to his many
friends here who are always glad
to see him. While here he was
theguest of MIR. and Mrs. F. P.
Shields. Dr.. Huffman preached to
his old congregation Sunday, to their
great delight.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

AROUND THE WoRLD.-The people
Of this community will be interested
in the extracts from a letter from
Ensign George S. Bryan, printed OF
the fourth page of this issue.
Work AT THE METHODIST CHURCH
Work has been commenced fol
considerable Improvement on tn,
Methodist church. The house vii
De enlarged and otherwise improv
ed.
WILL EXCHANGE PULPITs.-Rev
J. E. Hutson and Rev. A. G. Wilco2
will exchange pulpitsnext Sunday
Mr.. Wilcox will preach in the Bap
list church here and Mr.. Hutson vii
preach in the Baptist church in Hal
flax, and will probably spend next
week in meeting there.
To HALIFAX NDAY.-Quite &
number of persons went up to Hall
fax Sunday to be present at the bur
ial of Mr.. Marshall Gary, the young
artist who died in New York Friday
His father, Clerk S. NJ. Gary, OF
halifax, has tae deepest sympathy
# hosts Of friends in the county and
throughout the State.
ATTENDED THE UNION.-The fol
lowing persons went from Scotland
Neck Friday, Saturday or Sunday to
attend a union meeting in Enfield:
Prof. c. w. Wilson, Messrs. N.
Biggs, S. W. Edwards, G. w. Bryan,
Misses Pauline TilIery, Ruby TiIlery
md Masters Henry Hilliard and Ed
ward Tillery-and perhaps some
others.
HURT AT. PLAY.-Little Leonard,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. HarrelI,
vas badly hurt Sunday afternoon
Wildcat play with some other child
zen. In running around the house
1hey ran together when little Leo
nard's nose was badly hurt-at first
thought to be broken-but it did not
prove to be very serious. It bled
orofusely.
DEATH OF MISS ALMA POWELL
Mrs. S. A. Dunn received telegram
Monday informing her Of the death
Of her cousin, Miss Alma Powell,
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Z.
Powell, Of Nash county. The young
lady, who was we'll known here, had
been in failing health a year or so,
and had spent much time in Ashe-
vile where she died Monday morn
ing.
LITIGATION OVER A MULE.-Tues:
lay afternoon there was trial here
concerning mule which Mr.. John
Gray sold Messrs. House and Drake,
HEo are engaged in the lumber bus
mess near Spring Hill. Messrs.
House and Drake were represented
oy State senator w. E. DAME, of We'll
lon, and Mr.. Gray by Mr.. Albion
Dunn, of Scotland Neck. Judgment
was given in favor Of Mr.. Gray and
the plaintiffs appeal. The case was
tried before DR.. A. G.. Livermon.
OLD EASTERN UNIoN.-The old
eastern Missionary Baptist Union
was held in Mount Sinai colored
Baptist church here Saturday and
Sunday. twenty-five churches were
and the meeting was
largely attended by visitors other
than delegates. Among the proni-
nent visitors were Rev. A. B. Vim
cent and Rev. Christmas, of Raleigh.
Rev. J. Fl. Terrell preached the ser
mon Sunday. Rev. H. Fl. Hall is
president Of the Union and Rev. S.
p Shields is secretary.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
AGENTS Wanted.

11x20 Crayon Portraits. frames 10
cents and up, sheet pictures one cent
each. You can make 400 per cent
profit OR $50 90 per week Catalogue
and Samples Frea.-FRANK w. WILL
LlAMs COMPANY, 1903 W. Taylor ST.,
Chicago, III.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

The above claim was settled by me
on the date of Mrs. Cooks certificate,
and she expressed surprise that the
claim should have been settled so
soon after her husbands death.
If you desire Life Insurance you
can get it in no better company than
the Union Central.
Premiums moderate and dividends
large.
Shall take pleasure in explaining
plans.
E. E. billiard,
Special Agent.
Scotland Neck. N c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Notice Road Board.

There will be a meeting of the
Road Board for Scotland Neck, Rose
meath and Palmyra townships in
Scotland Neck, Thursday, April 2,
1893, at 2 O'Clock p. m.
ID. M. PRINCE.
Chairman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

Thirty Days Trial $1.O0.is the offer
on Pineules. Relieve back-ache, weak
back, lame back, rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Good for young and old. Sat
isfaction guaranteed CT money refund
ed. Sold BY E. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

WANTED-Second hand bags and
burlap; any kind, any quantity, any
where; we pay freight. RICHMOND
BAG CO., Richmond, Va. 3-12-10t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Full Market.

You can get the best of Fresh
Meats including Steak, Pork and
Sausage, any time at my Market.
Oysters as usual.
w. A. PRICE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Fine. Mui9s

The Rex Fertilizer Sewer is the
best. Hardy Hardware Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

Tor THOROUGHBRED POUL-
l try and Eggs-B. P. Rocks, S. c.
r. |. Reds, S. C. Brown Leghorns-
Setting of Is B. P. Rock Eggs $3.50.
Leghorns and R. |. Reds $1.25.
Apply to
H. w. NIXON,
Scotland Neck, 49, North Cardinal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Zinc install made INTO Oxide of Zinc,

and then combined with white lead,
is used to make L. & M. PAINT.
Zinc is imperishable and makes the
paint wear as long as pure iinseeG
oil will hold it to a surface. The l..
& M. PAINT costs only about s1.2C
per gallon.
L. & M. Paint Agents.
E. T. Whitehead Co., Scotland Neck.
R. H. Salisbury & Bros, Hamilton,
N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

FOR SALE-Pat Nits ready hoop
ed Hardy Hardware Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

WHAT IS PAROID? Ask Hardy
Hardware Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

Highest prices paid for Country
produce.
Howard Grocery Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

GRAND DISPLAY of Spring Mil
linety. We cordially invite one and
all t. our Spring Opening, Thursday,
April End, 1908.
Mrs. A. II RIDDICK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02
Special Announcements.
Ice Announcement.

About ApTi! 2nd we shall open our
ICE HOUSE two doors above the
Po3tofTice and expect to keep ICE
on hand ALL TIE TIME.
BURGESS & WEAVER.
A21t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

Black Peas $500 per bushel. .
Blackeyed Peas 90 so. per bushel.
MORRISETT Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

FOR SALE-The Furniture Of J.
c. Morrisett. 3 Suits Furniture.
Mattress. Chairs. Springs, Tables,
etc. VIII sell at a bargain.
S. w. MORRISETT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

GRAND DISPLAY Of Spring Mil
li1ery, Friday, April 3rd. Come one
ard all and see our Pretty Millinery.
EIORRISETT BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-04-02

Scotland Neck. N. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
Why No Railroad Legislation?

For ten years the interstate COM
MERGE commission has been asking
for an enlargement Of its powers that
it might prevent rebates and discrim
nations. but a republican senate and
a republican house representatives
were unmoved by its entreaties. In
1900 the republican national conven-
ton vas urged to endorse the demand
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
DOG BITES GIRL HORRIBLY.
Rescuers Forced to Choke Brute to

Rescuers Forced to Choke Brute to
Compel II to Let Go.
Lynn. Mass, Aug. 12.-Not untfi she
had been bitten twenty-six times by
ferocious bull terrier was Jeannette
Skinner, a 10-year-old miss, rescued.
So maddened was the creature THAI
two workmen who answered the
girls cries had to choke it almost to
death before it could be forced to
loosen its awful hold on her leg.
The girl was playing on the piazza
at the home of a friend when the dog
bounced upon her With a savage
growl it gripped her leg, biting into
the flesh repeatedly and causing the
child excruciating pain Two men
working on a new building a short dis
lance away heard the girls cries of
pain and hurried to her aid. The dog
is owned by w. c. Marsh and has been
placed under observation, after ten
days it shows any signs of rabies it
will be killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC
CHAIRMAN CLAIMS THE
EMPIRE STATE For RRVAN

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 15-A prophesy
of State Chairman Corners of New
York, that Mr.. Bryan will carry that
state, sending out from Chicago
number of speakers to various sec
tions of the country by the democrat
ic national committee and recipient
of a number of kilograms and letters
of congratulation on his speech. all
served to put the democratic NOMINEES
for the presidency in a happy frame
of mind yesterday. On account of
threatening weather there were very
few visitors and this fact afforded Mr..
Bryan opportunity to continue work
on his speeches to be delivered at In
dianapolis and elsewhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
Preparing Hot Cloths.

e If it is necessary to apply hot
cloths to a sick person, and very Of
ten it is, there is a good method Of
having them hotter than they could
be wrung by hand if they are laid in
a wooden bucket of water and quickly
passed through small wringer. a
childs toy wringer can be fastened
to the bucket for the purpose. The
cloth can be lifted with fork and
rapidly run through the wringer. In
cases OF severe chills, the wet, not
cloths bring relief much more
quickly than heat from hot water
bags or bottles, and are more sooth-
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20

of salaries and allowances made the
chief addresses and outlined the
plans and purposes of the measures
offered by the postmaster general. J.
L. Gruber. postmaster at Winlock,
opposed the plans and was supported
by good minority, but the report of
the committe on resolutions was car
ried just the same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
House Rules Despotic.

to defeat the will of the people is found
in the rules of the house of representa-
tives. Our platform points out that
the house of representatives was
designed by the fathers Of the constr
tuition, to be the popular branch Of our
government, responsive to the public
will and adds:
The house of representatives, as
controlled in recent years by the re-
publican party, has ceased to be a de-
Lucrative and legislative body, respon-
sive TO the will of a majority Of the
members. but has come under the abb
solute domination Of the speaker, who
mas entire control of its deliberations,
and powers of legislation.
We have observed with amaze
nent the popular branch of our fed,
eral government helpless to obtain
either the consideration or enactment
'of measures desired by majority OF
its members
This arraignment is fully justified.
The reform republicans in the house o:
representatives when in the minority
in their own party, are as helpless 10
obtain a hearing or to secure vote
upon a measure as are the democrats.
In the recent session OF the present
congress. there was cons. derable
element in the republican party favor
able to remedial legislation; but a few
leaders. in control of the organization,
despotically suppressed these mem
bers. and thus forced real majority
in the house to submit TO we'll organ
lied minority The republican ma
tional convention, instead OF rebuking
this attack upon popular government,
euIogized congress and nominated as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
MORE PAY, LONGER VACATIONS.
Such is the Feeling of Far Western
Postmasters.

Spokane. Wash, Aug. 16.-Presi-
Denial postmasters of the state have
endorsed the parcels post and the
postal savings bank plans proposed
bv Postmaster General Meyer. ask
for increases in salaries of 75 per
cent for first and second assistant
postmas.ers and longer vacations FOR
clerks and carriers. w. II. Human
of the postofBce department division
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
Party Promises Publicity.

How can the people hope to rule, if
they are not able to learn until after
the election what the predatory inter
ests are doing? The democratic party
meets the issue honestly and courage
ously II says:
We pledge the democratic party
to the enactment of law prohibiting
any corporation from contributing TO
a campaign fund, and any individual
from contributing an amount above =
reasonable maximum, and providing
for the publication, befort election. OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-08-20
Justice To All.

Recognizing that I am indebted for
my nomination to the rank and file OF
our party, and that my election must
come, if it comes at all, from the I'M
purchased and unpurchasable SURFACES
OF the American people, l promise, il
entrusted with the responsibilities Of
this high office, to consecrate what
ever ability | have to the one purpose
of making this, in fact, a government
in which the people rule-a govern
ment which viii do justice to all, and
offer to every one the highest possible
stimulus to great and persistent effort
by assuring TO each the enjoyment ot
his just share of the proceeds OF his
toll, no matter in what part Of the
vineyard he labors, or to what occupa
ton, profession or calling he devotes
himself