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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

By virtue of power vested in me
by that decree of the Superior Court
Of Halifax county, in the State of
North Carolina, made and entered
on the 9th day of November, 1909,
in that special proceeding therein
pending, and entitled, "In the Mat
ter of the Petition eff Peter Antho-
ny, ST., Admir- of Louisa Cotton,
Deceased, l shall sell for cash at
public auction, in the town of Scot
land Neck, at IL o'clock noon, on
Saturday, the 18th day of Deem
Der, 1909, the following described
parcel of real estate, lying, being
and situate in the county of Halifax
and State of North Carolina, to-wit:
Bounded by the lands of L. J. Ba-
ker, Bill Caldwell, Mrs. Best, and
Whit Whitmel, and lying in or near
a little settlement locally known as
Charlestown, and containing ten
acres, more or less, and being the
same tract whereon the late Louisa
Gotten resided at the time of her
death.
This November 9th, 1909.
SAM. A. DUNN,
11-11-4t Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Did as He Was Told.

Some years ago the Yankee schoon-
er Sally Ann, under command of Capt.
Spooner, was beating up the Connect
cut river Mr.. Comstock, the mate,
was at his station forward. According
to his notion Of things the schooner
was getting "leetle" too near GER
tain mud flats which lay along the lar
board shore, so aft he went to the cap
tain and with his hat cooked on one
side said:
"Cap'n Spooner, you're getting a
leetle too close to them flats. Hadn't
We better go about?"
The captain glared at him.
"Mr. Comstock, jest you go for-ard
and tend to your part of the skinner
I'll tend to mine"
Mr.. Comstock went for'ard in high
dudgeon.
Boys" he beloved out, "see that
ar mud hooks all clear for lettin' go!"
cay, ay, sir"
LET CO. them" he roared.
Down went the anchor, out ratified
the chains, and like flash the Sally
Ann came luffing into the wind, and
then brought up all standing Mr.
Comstock walked aft and touched his
hat
well, cap'n, my part of the skinner
is to anchor -Bluejac%et.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Notice.
RESALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.

Acting in pursuance of that power
conferred upon me as executor of
the will Of the late Bette v, John
son, of the county of Halifax and
State of North Carolina, which will
is of record in the Clerks Office at
Halifax, / will offer for sale at pub
lie auction in the town of Hobgood.
N. c., on Saturday, the 18th day of
December, 1909, at l o'clock D.
M, to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described real estate, lying
and being situate in the town Of
Hobgood, N. c., and being on the
corner of Commerce and Bay streets
and on the east side of the A. C. l..
railroad track. This property is in
a very desirable part of the town.
The house consists of five rooms and
is conveniently arranged. Terms of
sale cash. The right to reject all
bids is hereby reserved.
This the 9th day of Nov, 1909.
]. A. WHITE,
11-11-4 Ex'r Bette V. johnson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Kills Her Foe Of 20 Years.

THE most merciless enemy 1 had
for 20 years." declares Mrs. James
Duncan, of Haynesvllle, Me-, was
Dyspepsia. 1 suffered intensely after
eating or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had failed
and several doctors gave me up. tried
Electric Bitters. which cured me com
pletely. Now I can eat anything ]
am 20 years old and am overjoyed to
get my health and strength back
again." For indigestion, loss of appe-
tite, kidney trouble, lame back, female
complaints, it's unequaled. Only SOC
at E. T. Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
DEATH IN TERRIBLE SHAPE
One Of the Most Horrible Of All tho
Horrible Imaginings Of Edgar
Allan Poe.

The wife of one of the most re-
spected citizens-a lawyer of en-
inence and member of congress-
was seized by sudden and unaccount-
able illness which completely bafhed
the skill of her physicians. After
much suffering she died, or was sup
posed to die. For three days the body
was preserved unburied, during which
it acquired a stony rigidity. The flu
neral, in short, was FASTENED on &C
count of the rapid advance of what
was supposed to be decomposition.
The lady was deposited in her fam
lily vault, which for three years was
undisturbed. At the expiration OF this
term it was opened for the reception
of a sarcophagus; but, alas; how
fearful a shock awaited the husband,
who personally threw open the door.
AS it's portals swung outwardly back,
some white appareled object fell rat
ting within his arms. 1t was the
skeleton of his wife in her yet un-
moldered shroud.
A careful investigation rendered it
evident that she had revived within
two days of her entombment, that her
struggles within the coffin had caused
it to fall from ledge or shelf to the
floor, where it was so broken as to
permit her to escape. On the upper
most steps which led down to the
dread chamber was a large fragment
of coffin, with which it seemed that she
had endeavored to arrest attention
by striking the iron door. While thus
occupied, she probably swooned or
possibly died through sheer terror;
and in falling her shroud became en-
tangled in some iron work which pro-
jected interiorly. Thus she remained
and thus she rotted erect.-Edgar AL
Ian Poe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

A great many people who have
erifIed With indigestion. have been
sorry for it-when nervous or
chronic dyspepsia resulted. ana
they have not been able to cure 1t.
use Kodol and prevent having
Dyspepsia.
Everyone is subject to indiges'
ton. Stomach arrangement follows
stomach abuse, just as naturally
and iust as surely as q sound ana
healthy stomach results upon the
taking Of Kodol.
When you experience sourness
Of stomach, belching Of gas and
nauseating fluid, bloated sensation,
Knawing pain in the pit OF the
stomach, heart burn (so-called),
diarrhoea, headaches. dullness or
chronic tired feeling-you need Ko.
dol. And then the quicker you take
Kodol-the better. Eat what you
want, let Kodol digest It.
Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tab
let's" physics, etc., are not likely
to be of much benefit to you, In
digestive ailments. Pepsin is only
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Jaw Gould was a poverty-stricken
surveyor. George w. Childs was a
booksellers errand boy at salary OF
four dollars a month. John Wanna
maker started business on salary OF
a dollar and quarter week. An
drew Carnegie began life on a week.
ly salary of three dollars. Abraham
Lincoln was a poor farmers boy.
Andrew Johnson was tailor's ap-
prentice boy, and learned to read at
ter he was married. James A. Gar
field was poor widows son and as
barefoot boy drove mules on the
towpath Of an Ohio canal.-Ameri-
can Boy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Governor Glassock, of West Vir-
ginia, while travelling through Ari-
IONA noticed the dry, dusty appear
ance of the country.
doesn't it ever rain around here?"
he asked one of the natives.
"Rain?" The native spat. Grain?
Why, say, pardner, there's bullfrogs
in this yere town over five years old
that hain't learned to swim yet. y
Everybody's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executors of
the estate of Jordan James, deceased,
late of Halifax County, State of
North Carolina, under his last will and
testament, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased, to exhibit them to the
undersigned, or their attorney, at
Scotland Neck, on or before the
eleventh day of November, 1910, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate will please make
immediate payment. This the 9Th
day of November, 1909.
George James
Arch Taylor
Executors.
A. Paul Kitchin. Atty.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

What is Mrs. Gabson's favorite
book?"
Il don't know" answered Miss
Cayenne; from the interest she
takes in knowing names, occupations
and home surroundings of everybody
she sees, I should think it ought to be
the city directory Washington
Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents of young children
should be prepared for it. All that is
needed is bottle of Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and it
has never disappointed them. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Behind words lie deeds; behind
deeds qualities; behind qualities in.
tentions, and the distinction between
one man and another is the inner.
most ambition and the chosen atti-
tude of the soul. The final judg-
ment lies with God, who knows all
things, and who alone knows us, and
God judges the heart.-John Watson,
n n
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

The old, old story, told times with.
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last SO years, but ii
is always welcome story to those in
search of health. There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

We're sorry if you've tried Other
remedies and they failed. AS a last
resort try HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. It's simple remedy, but it's
worked worked wonders; made mil.
lions well and happy. Purifes the
blood, makes flesh and muscle, clean
ses your system. E. T. Whitehead
COmEanY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

THAT fellow is very successful"
Eyes; he goes in for business jus
like some people go in for baseball.
Kansas City Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
What They Mean.

A grunt,
A growl,
Some language bad;
A bang,
A clang,
An angry dad;
A cloud
Of dust.
A yell, a shout,
Proclaim
The fur
Mace fire is out.
Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
OF seeming stupidity at lessons. Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give a child
for they are mild and gentle in their
effect, and will cure even chronic con-
stipation. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Take Notice.
North Carolina-Halifax County.
In the Superior Court,
November Term, 1909.
Hattie Branch

VS.
Dunston Branch
The defedant above named will take
notice that an action entitled as above
has been commenced in the Superior
Court of Halifax county, North Caro-
lima, to dissolve the bonds of matri-
mony now existing between the plain
tiff and defendant; for the reason
stated in the complaint and said &C.
ton defendant will further take no.
tice that he is required to appear at
the next term of Superior Court of
said county to be held on the twelfth
Monday after the first Monday in
September 1909, at the court house
of said county, Halifax, North Caro-
lima, and answer or demur to the
complaint in said action, or plaintiff
will apply to the court for the relief
demanded in said complaint. This
the 18th day of October, 1909.
S. M. GARY,
Clerk of the Superior Court.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Weary Mother. Oh, Jack, if you
only knew how tired 1 get of saying
Don't" all day long.
Jack SADLY: "Well, muvver, just
fink what it must be for LES
lies Weekley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
He'll Find Out.

'Doyou believe that alfalfa makes
cood cigars?"
No don't believe it does; but
Expect to find out"
"Going to try an alfalfa smoker"
II expect l shall. You know m,
wife always buys me some cigars, on
Christmas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

The value of thing is the peac,
If mind it gives you.
The air itself is full of life an;
jpy and vitality, Blessed atmospher,
f peace and strength.
There is one spirit. one life, on,
G id am spirit.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

my child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. 1 applied
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. The pain
ceased and the child sank into a rest
full Sleep Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson,
Hamburg, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Why get upin the morning feeling blue
Worry others and worry you;
Here's a secret between you and me,
Better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
e. T. Whitehead Company
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Young Girls are Victims

If headache, as well as older women
hut all get quick relief and prompt
cure from DIR. Kings New Life Pills
the worlds best remedy for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves, and build uI
your health. Try them. Csc at E.
Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Don't use harsh physics. The reac-
ton weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic CONSTIPATION. Get Doan's
Regulets. They operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure consideration.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Earth for work, heaven for wages,
this life for the battle. another for
the crown; time for employment,
eternity for enjoyment.-Thomas
Guthrie.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Dittersdorf- Here come two evil
looking rascals. l shouldn't wonder
if we were held up.
Heinz-I'm afraid so. By the by,
here's that dollar you lent me this
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BIaetter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

After visit to a famous entomolo-
gist, whose wonderful microscopes
have proved that there is always
some living being to be found prey
ing on the last of the minutest crea-
ture last seen, an English writer
turned to him and said:
Il came here, believing myself to
be an individual. l leave, knowing
myself to be a community. Youth s
Companion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Q partial digester-and physics A..
not digesters at all.
Kodol is a perfect digester 70
you could see Kodol digesting eyerv
particle Of food, Of all kinds, in tbs
glass test-tubes in our Laboratories
you would know this Just as well
as we do.
Nature and Kodol will alvav.
cure q sick stomach-but in order
to be cured, the stomach must rest
That is what Kodol does-rests ths
stomach, while the stomach gets
well. Just as simple as A, b. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Administrators Notice

Having this day qualified as az.
ministrator of John d. Weeks d.
ceased, late Of the county of Halifax
all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified d
present same to me on or before the
18th. day of Oct, 1910. or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their r..
covery. All persons indebted 10
said estate will please make imme.
date settlement.
This the 18th day of of Oct. 90
G. c. WEEKS, Admr.
Jno. d. Weeks
Sam A. Dunn, Atty. l0-2l.6w.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

90 70 your druggist today and re. a dol.
lar bottle. Then after you have used A..
entire contents Of the bottle II Won ca
honestly say, that II has not done Won m.
good, return the bottle to the drugyist az
he will refund your money without oues.
ton or delay. We will then pay the drur.
gist for the bottle. Don't hesitate a.,
druggists know that our guarantee Is gooJ
This offer applies to the large bottle onlv
tie contains 2H times rs much Is the min
cent bottle.
Kodol is prepared at the labora
tories Of e. G. Dewitt G. Co., Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Didn't some idiot propose to you
before our marriage?"
Certainly"
'Then you ought to have married
him."
That's just what l did" Bon
Vivant.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
Better Not Get
Dyspepsia

If you can help it. kodol prevents Dyspepsia by
effectually helping Nature 20 Neneve indigestion.
But don't trifle with Indigestion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

II don't know about that" rejoin-
ed the practical maid, "but it has a
tendency to disarrange ones hair. -
Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18
WHEN In
TARBORO

Whether on bust
ness or pleasure,
you should make
it a point to call
at our Studio and
see our Latest Gre
atoms in the Art
of Photography.
Every day we are
pleasing peopl e
who have never
before had a good
Pho tograph of
themselves by any
other Photograph
er. Easter-tide is
a convenient time
to give us a trial
while you are nice
1xy crirroC -
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Lady (who had been shown over
one of the ships, to the sailor who
has been her guide). What a pity
gratitudes are forbidden on your
,,;ol
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Sailor-So was apples, mum, in the
Garden of Eden!-London Opinion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

E. T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

Love-" remarked the romantic
young man. is said to brighten the
eve."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-11-18

A. Paul Kitchin. Atty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

Mrs. George E Perley entertained
very informally Wednesday afternoon
with cards in honor of her sister Mrs
Amsden OF Spokane.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19
FARGO HOUSE IS
NOS ON STREET
THIS Is STATEMENT or OWNER
COUNCIL RALks AT WIDENING
SIDEWALK ON GROUND THAT
SECOND WARD HOTEL 10 our
OF SOUNDS.

mo part Of the Fargo House is on
the street. The building was erected
according to lines as given me by En-
gineer Graves as well as Engineer
Crabbe. The building il on property
that is owned by me and any state
ment to the contrary is not correct"
This was the statement OF James
Kennedy when seen by The Forum rel
ative to the action OF the city coun-
ell last evening in baking at widening
the sidewalk along the west side of
the building on the grounds that IL was
made necessary because the hotel oc-
lcupied three feet of the street
The matter came up when Alder
man Early called for an ordinance
which was passed on its first reading
at the last meeting. which widened
the walk along the east side OF Fourth
street south between Front street and
the alley between Front street and
First avenue south.
Alderman Bowers stated that he
was of the opinion that the build
ing occupied some of the street. AL
derman Lewis stated that he had heard
such a statement, but not on suffici-
ent authority to allow him to vote In
telligently on the subject. He asked
THAT the proposed ordinance be laid
lover until the next meeting of the
lcouncil.
| Alderman Early withdrew his mo-
tion that the measure be placed on
Tits second reading and final passage
and the matter was not brought to
a vote.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

Mrs. @. r. webster and Mrs n. Al.
Thompson are entertaining this after-
moon with Mrs. Clarence Meafs or Du-
lluth. Mimi, guest OF honor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

The marriage OF Miss Fannie Calkin
to Walter Peterson viii be socia
event OF the month. A number of yer
pretty showers have been given th
bride elect.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19
MUSIC AT The GARDNER
Excellent Programme Arranged for
Sunday Evenings Dinner at
Swell HosteIry.

The management OF the Gardner an
nounces another fine musical pro-
gramme for dinner next Sunday eve-
ming, June 20. Assisted by Camille
Con De, Rupert's orchestra win render
the following programme:
March, Spirit of Freedom ..... .Losch
Vocal. Toasts to the Moon. from
the Mayor Of Toxic.
Camille Con De.
Waltz, Garden of Dreams Kemmer
Medlet oerture, Shapiro's Song Sue
cesses, No. 3 .............. Shapiro
Vocal, II the World Don't Treat
You Right Come Home. Ragtime
Melody.
Camille Con De.
Gavotte, London ....D .Day
Waltz Novelty, Swanee Echoes, Brown
Vocal, Kiss Me, Dearie, Waltz Ballad
Camille Con De.
Novelette,, Musette ,Moret
Selection, George Washington, jr...
............ ........ $500. Cohan
Vocal, You Got Me Coin, Kid, Chi
cago's latest.
Camille Con De.
Japanese Romance. Poppies =. Moret
Idyl, Glow Worms ..... Lincke
Vocal. Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! from the
Partisan Model.
Camille Con De.
March, Steel King st. Clair
Gardner hotel, June 20, 1909.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19


1t is gratifying to note that the col
lege is better off today financially than
at any time in its history, that its
registration is fac beyond that of pre-
vious years and that everything points
to its continued advancement. The
energetic efficiency of our president,
whose retirement we so deeply regret,
in matters of internal administration
and external Improvement, and in
bringing the college prominently and
favorably before the public is bearing
its fruit, and this is we believe only
the beginning. Since Dr. Vittum's two
and one-half years connection with
the college between 900 and $4,000
have been raised for 1t, some of which
has been applied on buildings. some on
endowment and some on current ex-
penses. The financial receipts of this
year from college revenue are 65 per
cent above those of last year. DR. Wit
tum has been untiring in his efforts
to leave everything in good shape for
the coming year and the coming man,
and has not allowed physical disability
to turn him from this purpose. He ex-
poets to take an extended sailing trip
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

Mrs. 8. q. More, Of Buffalo, accom-
panied by her daughter. Miss Edith.
Miss Lulu Wheeler OF Bufralo and Miss
Harriet Hunt Of this city, left Monday
afternoon on the North Coast Limited
for a delightful western trip to cover
about two months. The party viii
tour the Yellowstone park and from
there will visit Portland and Spokane
and the coast points. After d couple
Of weeks spent at the Alaska ukon
fair at Seattle, the party viii proceed
By boat for tour through Alaska,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

in southern seas during the winter and
after the much needed rest and change
will doubtless take up active service
again in a larger and broader field
The Misses Moore will leave Fargo
June "a for Ohio, where they will spend
several weeks with friends. Miss Mar
gery Moore will spend the coming year
in Europe, passing next winter in Ber-
lin. Her sister, who has made such
marked success as matron of the DOR
mitory during the past two years, will
probably accompany her. The college
greatly regrets that it must lose them.
Both are eminently proficient and ef-
ficient in their line of work, and leave
in college and community large circle
of friends who unite in deep regrets
and in sincere good wishes for their
happiness and prosperity.
Professor and Mrs. Boehmer are
spending few days at one of the lake
resorts in the vicinity.
| Professor George of the conserva-
tory left for the east Friday evening.
Miss Edith Conn Of Jamestown has
been engaged as librarian. Miss Conn
| is graduate OF the Valley City nor
NAL and has had several years OF
college work and experience in teach
ling. Fora year she has worked in a
library under the instruction OF a
trained librarian.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19

The card party given by the lady
members of the Yeoman lodge was q
decided success. Prizes hall present
ed a pretty scene on Wednesday after
noon when a large company OF ladies
met to play 900 500 was the fascinat.
ing game and in counting the score al
the close II was found that Mrs. Stegge
had won the pretty favors. Ice cream
and cakes were served from the small
tables.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19
For Rent-Deslrable offFoe..

Elegant suite of offices on flrst floor
of Morton building, just newly deco
rated. These offices may be rented
separately IL desired. Page Benedict
Land Company.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19
Monuments.

A. w. Raymond, pFoneer monument
Rnd gravestone man, will call on any
one wishing anything In his line
Address Box as, Fargo.