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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

Miss Fannie Gray was operated
upon for appendicitis at hospital in
Norfolk, Va, Tuesday morning.
Her friends will be pleased to know
that the operation was successful
and that Miss Gray is getting along
as we'll as could be expected.
We are anxious to do all the job
work that is to be done in Scotland
Neck and the community at large.
Our work and material used are of
the best quality and we make prices
right. If you have not been doing
SO, give us your next order, and if
the Office has been getting your work
a continuation Of your patronage
will be highly appreciated.
The new editor is anxious to pub
fish all the local news, but unless the
citizens Of the town will help US it
will be impossible to do so. Call US
over the phone or stop US on the
street and give us the names of your
visitors. We want the news, and it
makes no difference how it is handed
in just so we get it. Kind friends,
help US and we will help you.
The Panacea Springs Automobile
and Electric Transfer Company, of
Littleton, has been given a charter
to transfer baggage, passengers and
freight from Littleton to Panacea
Springs and other points by automo-
biles and electric cars. The author
lied capital stock of the concern is
1925, 900; paid in $1,000. Eugene
Johnston, M. G. Braswell and others,
/ of Littleton, incorporators.
The Buck kitchin Camp of Con-
federate Veterans met in the Graded
School Auditorium Thursday, the
LIST inst, to hear the address of Mr..
Ashby w. Dunn, who had been pre-
viously invited to speak. Quite a
number of the old veterans, as well
as some of the citizens of the town,
were present. Mr.. w. F. Butter
worth, as commander of the Camp,
in few words introduced the speak
err. Mr.. Dunn spoke with ease and
held the close attention of his hear
ers. He dwelt at length upon the
part the Confederate soldiers took
in the late conflict between the
States and his reference to their
gallant deeds brought forth frequent
applause. A vote of thanks was
given Mr.. Dunn for his able address.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
A Quiet Marriage.

At 8 o'clock Tuesday morning,
July 6, 1909, in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Whitehead on Tenth
street, Miss Mary E. Lawrence, of
this place, was married to Mr.. p. c.
Lassiter, Of Roanoke RAPIDS, N. c.,
Rev. C. D. Creasman performing the
ceremony. 1t was quiet marriage,
only few relatives and friends Of
the bride being present. Immediate
ly after the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Lassiter took the morning train
for Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Ocean
View and other places.
The bride, sister of Mrs. E. I.
Whitehead, is the daughter of the
late James H. Lawrence, of this place,
and is we'll and favorably known
throughout this community and has
a large circle of acquaintance and
special friends in Philadelphia where
she has been eminentN successful as
a trained nurse. She is a lady of
culture and refinement, endowed
with the manyfraces of a splendid
Christian character, and her life is
beautifully characterized by gentle
ness and kindness.
The groom is we'll known in Scot
land Neck, having been successful
business man of this town a few
years ago, and is now engaged in
business in the large mercantile in
terests of Mr.. w. D. Tillery, of Roam
oke Rapids. He is a high toned
Christian gentleman and bears the
highist esteem of his many friends
here and elsewhere who heartily con-
graduate him on his good fortune in
winning such noble and charming
companion for life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lassiter, after spend
ing their honeymoon away, will re-
turn to Roanoke Rapids where they
will make their home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Mr.. Dunn Elected.

The board Of trustees Of the Scot
land Neck Graded School met in
called session Wednesday night, June
Both, for the purpose of considering
applications and electing a Superin-
tendent to succeed Prof. C. w. Will
son, who recently resigned. Mr.. E.
E. Hiliard presided as chairman and
Mr.. +. L. Hardy as secretary.
There were forty or more applica-
tons for the position and among
them was our young townsman, Mr..
Ashby w. Dunn. Only one applica-
ton was considered against him and
Mr.. Dunn elected on the first bal
lot. The only opposition raised against
him was his age. Mr.. Dunn is one
Of the most promising young men of
this community and his election to
this high position is exceedingly
complimentary to him. His friends
confidently expect him to make a
good Superintendent. He is grad
uate of Wake Forest College and
holds a high endorsement from Pres
ident Poteat.
For the past six months Mr.. Dunn
has held the position of assistant ed
itor of this paper and his editorials
have attracted attention and his
work generally has been highly COM
plimented.
THE COMMONWEALTH cOngratu-
lates Mr.. Dunn and joins the entire
community in wishing him well in all
that he may undertake and accom-
pIish.
Mrs. C. F. White was elected 2
teacher for the second grade to ill
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of Miss Rebecca Knight, VINO
goes to the Graded School at Green
vile.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Death OF Mr.. H. P. Alexander.

Mr.. H. P. Alexander died at his
home near town Monday morning,
after confinement to his room for
about two months. Mr.. Alexander
came to this section about five years
ago from Creswell, N. c.. He was
CT years old and leaves a wife and
four grown sons.
His remains were carried to Cres-
well, in Washington county, and the
burial took place Tuesday.
1t is said of Mr.. Alexander, by
those who knew him, that he was a
good man, and was never known to
use a profane word. Through his
long illness he was perfectly resigned
to Gods voice never uttering a
word Of complaint in any way.
Peace to his ashes, and may the
Lord comfort the bereaved family.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Approaching Marriage.

Cards have been issued which read
as follows:
Mrs. William Ann Fryar
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Mamie Nola Proctor
to
Mr.. Jasper Lee James
on Wednesday evening, July four
teenth,
one thousand nine hundred and nine
at half after eight o'clock
At Home
Main Street, Scotland Neck, N. {.
No cards sent out in town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Children'S Day Service.

The ehildren's day service at the
Methodist church Sunday night was
very interesting and pleasing to the
large audience present.
The exercises consisted of songs,
recitation and short address by the
pastor, Rev. c. 4. Jones. All who
took part did so well that we refrain
from any specia! mention.
The training Of the young people
for this occasion was done by Miss
Kitty Foster and she has been highly
praised for her excellent work.
A collection was taken for the eX-
tentlotl Of the Sunday School work
in the North Carolina Conference.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
For Sale.

A we'll established business for sale
IN Kinston, n. G. Good salable
stock general merchandise. Nice
large store in one Of best locations.
Lease on store for number of years
with privilege lease for longer time.
Rent reasonable. Fine business op-
portunity. Reason for selling, want
to retire from business If don't sell
by August LIST, however, will con-
tinue business. For particulars ad-
dress A. Z. care The Commonwealth.
6-24-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
A Gard Of Thanks.

| would that l could express my
appreciation to the good people who
have, during my wife's long sickness,
been so kind to her and to those who
did SO tenderly and so lovingly do so
much when the Golden Cup was
broken.
For the five little ones without
mother we want to thank those who
tried to sooth their pain and sorrow
This memory Of true born sweet
ness will ever be green in life's
memory and sweeter still beyond the
river. D. M. PRINCE,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

Your brain goes on a strike when
you overload your stomach; both need
blood to do business. Nutrition is
what you want, and it comes by tax
ing HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
35 cents. Tea or Tablets. E. I. White
head Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
LITTLETON FEMALE COLLEGE.

of the successful and equipped boarding
South, with hot heat
2Sth annual session will begin
VI. RHODES, President North Caroln
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Special Prices at Edwards Z Co.'S.

Specially reduced prices on Mems
Women's and Children's Low Cut
Shoes and Pumps.
Ten and Twelve Cent Lawns re-
duced to Five Cents.
One, two, three and four quart
Freezers at Wholesale Cost.
EDWARDS & COMPANY.
Standard Sewing Machine-cash
or installment-at Hardy Hardware
C0mpany's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

PEPSI-COLA ON ICE-COOL
and refresing-at J. d. Ray & Cos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

MONOGRAM AND DIAMOND
Brand Shirts-Regular price S1.0O,
for IS cents each at J. w. Madry's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

SALESMAN WANTED TO LOOK
after our interests in Halifax and
adjacent counties. Salary or Com
mission. Address, The Harvey Oil
Company, Cleveland, O. 7-8-1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

A LOT OF FINE CAKES JUST
received at J. D. Ray & Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08

AIMS IN MATTIN G.
About forty rolls of first class Mat
tings to be disposed of at greatly re-
duced prices. Don't fail to see it.
J. w. Madry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-07-08
Scotland Neck Bank,
Scotland Neck, N. c.
Special Announcements.

BIG STOCK OF WORK SHIRTS
and Overalls at J. D. Ray & Co.'S.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-16

Ellington, N. G.. Feb. 13.-Ffarnett
Superior court adjourned today after
a most successful two weeks term.
General satisfaction is expressed with
Judge Lyon and his method Of pro
cedure.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-02-16
H EMPEROR OF JAPAN
BY FRANK G: CARPENTER.
ALI ABOUT HIS MAJESTY AMI
HIS IMPERIAL FAMILY
IN 1909.

How the Emperor Looks-His
Daily Life-His Enormous
Wealth and Great Private
EstateS-The Empress II
Her E.Stablishment-A Court
Millincr With Trained Assist
ants-The Crown Prince II
His Children-ETcSh Gossip
and. Story. About. a. Very
Great Monarch.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02
LADIES AID ,AlE

Owing to the act that Memorial
Day fails on Sunday this year, the
ladies of the NJ. Il. church will not
have their usual dinner but will hald
a sale at the store of T.. j. Walsh
on aSturday afternoon, May % at :
o'clock of salads, cake, pies, cough
nuts bolied ham etc.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02

Ladies List-Miss Eva Conger, Miss
Pearl Walbau.
Gents l.ist-Mr. G. II. Huband. Mr..
Edward Randolph, Mr.. G. Skinner,
Mr.. John silvia, Willard Fly Copper
co.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02

Andy Todd is now serving Anheus'
er Bush beer to his customers. The
best beer on the market.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02
SHE DON'T WANT TO TElL-.what mad

ing these ha bits.
Women have sal
low faces, dull eyes
and hollow cheeks,
together with low
spirits, when they
are made mi>er-
able with diSOr
derS, derange,
ments and weak.
npSSeS peculiar tn
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02

their sex. Health is regained. after DO
fiods OF dizziness, nervous prostration and
eXcitability, or other manifestations Of
arrangement or displacement of the WON
anly organs. when the "Favorite Pre-
scription is used.
DIR. Pierce's th~ousand-page illustrated
Common Sense Medical Adviser will be
sent free. pa per-bOund, for 81 one-cent
stamps. or cloth-bound for 81 stamps,
Address DIR. Il. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N, Y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
REQUISITES FOR THE MINISTRY.
Pastor Must Carry Earth's Freshness
to Do Effective Work.

A minister in these indoor days
needs all the open air he can beg, bor-
row or buy. Consider moment
Through the week his privilege viii
call him into close and curtained sick
.rooms-sick rooms of the soul, most
of them; he can never go, to any good
purpose, unless all the clear winds of
heaven and health are buttoned freely
under his coat He shall have daily
to move among persons whose skies
are perpetually overcast and gray,
whose irritabilities act upon their
friends like fine, drilling rain in
November; he must somewhere have
observed more sunshine than will
ripen a thousand strawberries, and an
evenness of temper that earthquakes
cannot shake. Time and again he will
have to work with people whose out
look is narrow and their horizon
short; he must somehow have gotten
a vision of distance-of far prospects
and wide adventures; he must have
climbed a hill with a friend that chal-
lenges, he must have driven a canoe
through smoking rapids, he must have
galloped young horse across green
meadows.-H. D. Gallaudet in the Out
look
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
Road Notice.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
In pursuance of order made by the
Board of County Commissioners of the cOun-
ty of Trego and State of Kansas in regular
1909. notice is hereby given that>F- B. F1yr.
H. b. Fiyr. Joe MOrath. VIM. Lessor. E. B.
Jackson, g. l.. Barger. Chas-- Ali. Henry
Hayfiicker, j. j. Fabricius. Chas Spitznaugle,
H. Spena. j. Pickering, james A. Mumert.
w NJ Smith. Irving W. Reddig. John A.
Nelson, Fred hensmeyer. Fl. W. Ashcraft.
HouSehOlders of said county. residing
in the vicinity where it is proposed to lay
out and establish the road below mentioned.
petition, praying the laying out and estab-
lishment of a public road in said county as
follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of sec
to the southeast corner OF section IL, town
ship b. range "a Then beginning at the
northeast corner OF section IL. township II.
range "a. thence south to the southeast cor
ner of section "a. township IL, range "a Then
beginning at the south west corner of section
IA. township IL. range "a. thence east to the
southeast corner of section 3D. township L.
range %. Then beginning at the southwest
corner of section 35. township II, range "A.
thence east to the southeast corner of sec
minatfng. All of the above road to follow
the section lines as near as practicable and
be so feet in width.
And that the board of county commission
ers of Trego county. Kansas. viewers
will meet at the northeast corner of section
IL. township II. range "a. on the 18th day OF
February. A d. 1909 and proceed to view
said road. and to give all parties Il hearing.
Witness my hand. and the seal of said
county. affixed at my office in said county.
Attest: W. n. LARABEE.
tSEAL County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
A Thirl.nth Century Drink.

Thirteenth ASntury tastes in food
al few limitations. Besides the fowl
OF Africa and the rare gadwit of Ionia"
mentioned by Fftzstephen, gouEmets in
the time of King John used to regaIe
therls elves on herons, cranes, crows,
storks, cormorants and bitterps. Some
would wash their meals down with
wire, but the majority drank mead or
meth eglin. Mead, according to Holm
shed, was only the washing CT the
COMBS after the honey had been taken
from them, and so poor a beverage
that ii had to be spiced peppered or
made palatable with srre t',r:ar or
thyme. But methegl!n contained one
hundredweight Of honey to "a gallons
of water, and must have been much
more Intoxicating than thc : .4gest
old ale of the present day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
ROAD NOTICE

To whom IL may concern.
In pursuance of order made by the
board of county OmuaisSiOnerS of the coun-
~ of TregO- in the state of Kansas. in regn-
lar session on the 18th day of January A
D. 1909. notice Is hereby given that E w =
Hawkes.. Mary B. Hawkes. w H. Norman.
Adam Grentz. w A Riggs A F. Huener-
Dalby. David Mohr. l. W. Purinron- H. =.
Courtney A w. PurinsoD E. A Wids, E Il.
SanbDrn. Geo Butcher. J. H. bookings ii. G..
Buucher-D- Mcknight Monroe Stimiis. Thee.
Courtney j. D. Sim Dson. B. Mel night. F. NJ.
Todd James " Hawkes., E. wedel. Jacob
GrenZ-
HousehoIders of said county residing in
the vicinity where il is proposed lay out
and establish the road below mentioned.
have presented to said board their certain
petition praying the laying out and estab-
ishment OF "a public road in said county. as
follows
Commencing at the northwest corner of
section thirty (3UJ. and running due east TO
the northeast corner OF section twenty
five (25): all in township thirteen 13) south.
range twenty fve'(25) west of the 9th P NJ.
the above to follow the section line near
practicaole road can be made; said
road to tie fifty $50 feet wide
And that the board of county commission
ers of Trego csuntv. Kansas viewers will
Township 13. Range p, the 18th day of
February. A. D.. 1909 and proceed to view
said road and to give all parties hearing.
Witness my hand ana the seal of said
county, affixed at my office in said county.
this 18th day of January. a. D. 1903
Attest: w n. LARABEE.
SEAL1 County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
ROAD NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
In pursuance of order made by the
Board of County Commissioners. of the
County of TregO, in the State of Kansas, in
regular session the 18th day of January
A. ID. 1909. notice is hereby given that
j. Il. Austin. Geo. G. Glantz. Frank Strddal,
Geo. Stradal. c. q Briggs. Jacob RiffeI, w
o. Eaton, Chas- Glenn. J. D. Simpson. A. w :
Mall K. A. Rodgers, E. Wedel. Lorimer &
Dorman, George MerelI, J. W. Glenn, L. q.
Larson, A. b. VanScyoc o. L. Lucas, s. T.
Moore, d. n. Gillispie, E. Dalton.
HouseholderS of said county, reSid-
ing in the vicinity where it is proposed to
lay out and establish the road below men
toned. have presented to said board their
certain petition. praying the laying out and
establishment of a public road in said coun-
ty as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of
section 9. township 3D. range 25. and run due
east or as near thereto as practicable to the
southeast corner of section IL. township ID.
range 25, Trego county. Kansas, and there
terminating. Said road to be four miles
long and 40 feet wide.
And that the board of county commission
ers of Trego county. Kansas, as viewers will
meet at sou thwest corner of section g. town
ship 10, range 25 on the 18th day of Febru-
airy. A D. 1909. and proceed to view said road
and give all parties a hearing
Witness my hand and seal of said county
affixed at my office in said county. this 18th
day of January, A. ID. 1909.
Attest: w. N LARABEE.
[SEAL.1 County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
Why and Wherefore.

A minister one day found a little
boy in tears and questioned him as to
the cause of his distress. The young
ster replied that his father had pc n
ished him for being naughty. and he
was mighty glad that his mother
hadn't done it.
Why do you prefer to have your IA
Their whip your questioned the min
lister is It because he is less severe
than your mother?"
No" replied the boy. but when
he ticks me ma says he's a brute and
always gives me money to buy candy"
-Harper's Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
First publication January %. 1909
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court of Trego County.
Kansas.
State of Kansas. Trego County.
The State of Kansas to Esther Fideiia Calu-
sha and the unknown heirs. devisees. ad-
administrators. executors and trustees of the
said Esther Fidelia GaluSha. Calvin p H.
Vary. Peter Il. Sleight and Vary & Sleight
You and each of you are hereby notified
that you have been sued by Rupert A-WiltSe
in the District Court of the BIRD Judicial dis
trict State of Kansas. sitting within and for
the County or Trego in said State and that
you must answer the petition filed against
or before the 9th day of March. a. d. 1909, or
the said petition will be taken true and
Judgment will be rendered in favor of the
said plaintiff and against each OF you and
against all persons claiming by or through
yeu any of you Quieting the title. interest
and estate of the said plaintiff and forever
barring and eStopping you and each from
having or claiming any right. title or inter-
est in or lien upon the following described
property or any part thereof. tO-wit; The
southeast quarter of the northeast quarter
of section twenty-five; and the south half
and the northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter of said section twenty-five; all in
township fifteen south range twent flour
sas; and further judgment will be rendered
against you for the costs of said action.
In witness whereof / have hereunto signed
my name and fixed the seal of said court
at my Office in Wa-Keeney. in said county
this 10th day of January. A. ID. 1909
HERMAN LONG.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Attest: c. f. RIDGWAY.
lSEAL Clerk of District Court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
Ju-t to Make Sure.

An old farmer. who by hard work
and thrifty habits had got together a
small fortune. decided that the time
had at length arrived when he was
justified in ordering a family carriage.
He went to a carriage builder and
described in detail tie kind of vehicle
he wished to buy.
Now. suppose you want rubber
t;res?'' said the carriage builder
Nc. sir" replied the eli farmer in
;cnes of resentD' ent. My folks amt
that kind When they're .-.s3 they
want to know it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
PRIOR TO DAYS OF COPYRIGHT.
Golden Opportunity That Cassandra
Overlooked.

Xanthippe, Cassandra, Queen Eliza
beth and Dido were walking along the
Styx one afternoon not long ago and
the conversation between these emf
nent ladies turned upon prophecy.
With the exception of Cassandra none
of them seemed to take much stock
in 1t.
Tell me the honest truth now, Cas-
sandra-could you really see into the
future?"" asked Dido with a skeptical
smile at the prophecies.
Il could. honestly" said Cassandra
earnestly
How far, Cassie?" queried Queen
Elizabeth.
"All the far there was said Cas-
sandra.
"Humph," said Xanthippe. Gould
you see as far ahead as-Rudyard
Kipling?"
Yep said Cassandra I'D read all
Kipling ten years before the fall of
Troy
Then all I've got to say" said
Xanthippe tartly, lis you were an aw-
full fool not to copy the stuff down and
publish it as your own"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
A Rural Enoch Arden.

I'm our little town in a western
state,' said Brown, there was half
wftted sort of fellow named Bill
Wilkes. One day Bill took to the rail-
road tracks and never reappeared for
about six years. In the meantime his
wife, Bette, took in washing and sup
ported the family. One day Bill came
back. He went around to the kitchen
door, softly opened it, stuck in his
head and said, Boo, Bette Bette
turned around from her washtub. TIE
he said Bill. I scared We, didn't I,
Better Wherever see a stage hus-
band return to his family I think of
Bills greeting after six years alb
sence: Boo, Bette. 1 scared We,
didn't ~"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-23
Wheeled a Sheep fer Charity.

When a young wCTcn asked = farm
or at Shavington, near Market Dray-
ton, England. for contribution toward
a bazaar to be held at the village of
Calverhall on Saturday next he prom
ised to give her live sheep on condi-
ton that she pushed ii in a wheelbar-
row from Shavington to Calverhall. a
distance of nearly three miles
The offer was promptly accepted,
and in the presence of a large crowd
the woman wheeled a sheep weighing
90 pounds from one village to the
other and thus won the wager