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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Halifax News.
(Cor. to The Commonwealth


Halifax, N. c., May "a, 1909
Rev. J. E. Holden received a tele-
gram Monday morning from his wife
who is visiting her childhood home
in Virginia, to the effect that their
little boy of about two years of age,
died on Sunday night. Brother Hol-
den left Immediately to join his wife.
He states that when the little child
left their home in Enfield he seemed
to be perfectly well. although they
have for quite awhile been solicitous
about him, because Of several attacks
of Group. The sympathy here is deep
and heartfelt for Mr.. Holden and
wife, and we trust they may be entire
ly submissive to this. dispensation of
providence.
The people here were much sur
prised and saddened when on Sun
day morning they learned Of the
death during the night of Mrs. E.
N. Dickens. Mrs. Dickens was be-
fore marriage a Miss Dora Dickens
She was lady of charming
and admirable qualities. and mum.
bered her friends by the score
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickens were married
little over two years ago and have
made this place their home in the
meantime. She was about twenty
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27

five years of age, and had taken
much pains in decorating and beau
flying their home, and looked for.
ward to the future with expected
pleasure and hope She was devot-
ed to her husband and friends, and
was ever kind and sympathetic with
others. Being a consistent member
of the Methodist church at Ebeneez-
er, and loving her church and her
Christ as she did, her faith vas ever
firm, resolutions determined, and as
result her life was beautiful and
sweet to those about her, while liv-
ing in harmony with her God.
Mrs. Dickens was the daughter Of
the late Mr.. Meacham Dickens. Her
mother and several brothers survive
her. She also leaves an infant of
about ten days old. The husband is
well nigh Frustrated with grief, and
we can understand to some extent
at least, what his suffering must be,
and can only direct him to the God
Of consolation and the giver Of peace,
trusting that resignation and surren-
der on his part may beguile his sor-
row and pain, to the extent that sum
shine may be seen and felt.
The remains were conveyed to her
childhood home Sunday afternoon
and were placed away in the family
square on Monday in the presence Of
a large concourse Of relatives and
friends.
w. F. COPPEDGE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. A. P. Kitchin went to Halifax
Monday.
Mr.. r. H. White, of Hobgood, was
here Saturday.
| Mr.. Paul Vaughan, of Palmyra,
was here Sunday.
Mr.. John Darden, Of Spring Hill,
was here Saturday.
Mrs. r. j. Shields, of Hobgood
was visitor in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Sam Harvell, of Rocky Mount,
was here last week on visit to rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Allsbrook,
of Palmyra, spent a day in the city
last week.
Miss Carew Jilcot, of Roxobel, is
here on a visit at the home of DR.. A.
C. Livermon.
Miss Gladys Fender, of Hobgood,
is here on visit to her brother, Mr..
r. G. Fender.
Mrs. w. T. Eure, of Halifax, has
been here during the past week on a
visit to relatives.
Messrs. ]. D. Stewart and John
Coughenour spent a few days in
Norfolk last week.
Mrs. w. R. Bond left last week
for Raleigh, where she has gone to
visit Mrs. F. H. Busbee.
Mrs. Pruden and Miss Carrie Coke,
of Edenton, are here on a visit at
the home of Mr.. J. D. Hall.
Mr.. J. L. Dunn is home from A..
& M. College where he has been a
student during the past session.
Miss Kate Futrell left last week
for Raleigh where she went to at
tend the B. U. W. Commencement.
Mrs. H. S. Byars has returned to
her home in Harrisonburg, Va, after
visit to her sister, Mrs. D. M.
Prince.
Mr.. Mills Kitchln has returned
from Wake Forest College where
he has been during the past nine
months.
Miss Annie Cherry has returned
from the Greensboro State Normal
where she has been in school the past
session.
Mrs. F. P. Stallings has returned
to her home in Emporia after visit
of several days to her sister, Mrs. S.
F. Dunn.
Mr.. Noah Biggs has returned from
Wake Forest where he went to at
tend the Wake Forest College Com
mencement.
Mr.. Teddy Kitchin has returned
from the Warrenton High School
where he has been a student during
the past session.
Governor w. w. Kitchin left Tues
day for Raleigh after spending a few
days here at the home of his mother,
Mrs. w. H. Kitchin.
Miss Sallie Dunn has returned
from Greensboro where she has been
a student in the Greensboro Female
College the past session.
Miss Mary White has returned
from Enfield where she has been one
of the teachers in the Enfield Graded
School during the past session.
Miss Pattie Thorne, who has been
teacher in the Graded Schools the
past nine months, returned to her
home in Littleton Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Guy. of Marion, prin-
cipal of the Graded Schools, left
Wednesday morning for visit to
friends in Virginia, after which she
will return to her home in Marion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Buck kitChin Camp to Meet June 8.

The Buck Kitchin Camp Of u. C. V.
respectfully invite the Daughters Of
the Confederacy and the public gen
orally to attend a meeting of the
Camp to be held on June 3rd, at the
graded school at p. M, to hear an
address on the life of President JEFF
ferson Davis, ex-president of the
Confederate States, by Mr.. Ashby
w. Dunn.
w. F. BUTTERWORTH,
Commander.
By ISAAC H. SMITH,
Adjutant
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Death OF an Infant.

Last Friday night little Roland
Fender, infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. c. Fender, died at the home OF
his parents, aged ten months. The
funernal services were conducted by
Rev. f. A. Mcfarland last Saturday
afternoon at 300 o'clock and the re-
mains were inferred in the Baptist
cemetery.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
For Sale.

Sweet Potato Sprouts, in eight
Varieties, single or mixed, one or all
kinds, at about half the former price
rs cents per thousand). Among
the eight varieties that l have may
be mentioned the Vineless, Red,
Morton, Queen and Hannah Vans.
The latter two made by estimate be-
tween 500 and 900 bushels per acre
last year. Persons in need Of
stprouts please see me before buying.
6-19-3t BENNETT ALLSBROOK.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27

| Mr.. Albion Dunn went to Norfolk
last week.
! Mr.. J. E. Condrey, of Enfield, was
here last week.
Mr.. Preston Riddick, of Tillery,
was here last week.
Rev. R. A. Mcfarland spent a
night in Wilson last week.
Mrs. John Darden, Of Spring Hill,
was visitor in the city Monday.
Mrs. G. S. Norfeet, of Northamp-
ton county, is here on visit to rel
atives.
Miss Florence A. Askew, of Glou-
cester Point, Va, is here on visit
to relatives.
Miss FlCrrie Spivey, Of Lewiston,
is here on visit at the home of Mr..
R. E. Hancock.
Miss Belle Oppenheimer, of Rocky
Mount, is here on visit to Miss
Stella Hoffman.
Miss Lizzie Burgess has returned
from Rocky Mount where she went
to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Bullock, of
Rocky Mount, were here last week
on visit to relatives.
Mrs. r. |. Jones. who has been
visiting relatives in Norfolk and Rich
mond, returned Saturday.
Miss Jennie Sewell, of Tillery, has
been here during the past week on
visit to Miss Mabel Vaughan.
Mr.. w. r. Hollowell, Of Goldsbo-
no, was here last week on visit to
his daughter, Mrs. D. M. Prince.
Rev. J. l. McMaunaway, of Boiling
Green, Va, was here some days ago
the guest Of Rev. r. A. Mcfarland.
Mr.. Richard Josey has returned
from Wake Forest College where he
has been in school during the past
session.
Mr.. Jack Riddick has returned
from A. & NJ. College where he has
been in school during the past nine
months.
Mrs. P. L. Salisbury has returned
to Hamilton after visit at the home
of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. r. M.
Johnson.
Mr.. H. B. Hardy, of Raleigh, was
in the city for a day or two this
week, representing the News and
Observer.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Hilliard and
Mr.. Henry billiard left Saturday for
Raleigh to attend the B. u. w. Com
mencement.
Miss Emma Purvis is home from
Winston-Salem where she has been
a student in the Salem Female AGA
deny the past year.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. johnson have
returned from Martin county where
they went on account of the death Of
Mr.. Johnson's father.
Mrs. Claude Kitchin has returned
from Raleigh where she has been
visiting the family of Governor
Kitchin for several days.
Miss Stella Hoffman has returned
from Greensboro where she has been
a student in the State Normal and
Industrial College the past session.
Miss Minnie Lewis has returned
from Baltimore where she has been
teaching music in one of the conser-
vatories for the past several months.
Miss Emma Hollowell, of Colds
boro, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. D. M. Prince, left Tuesday
for Harrisonburg, Va where she has
gone to visit her sister, Mrs. H. S.
Byars.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
PRESBYTERIAN Services.

Rev. C. G.. Christian will preach
at Nahalah Church on the first Sab
bath in June at II a. M, and at Scot
land Neck at $3.50 p. m. the same
day. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all who can possibly attend.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Notice..

Carpentering, Murescoing, Kali
|somining, Putting in Thing, Laying
|Pavements. All kinds of General
Work. | offer my services to the
public and guarantee good work at
Reasonable prices.
f-22-tf Med. Rowe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
X. Elite Top Dressing.

For Cotton and Corn. Nothing
better. Ammonia, $50; Avail. Phos.
Acid, 800: Potash, $50. Manufac-
tured by The Scotland Neck Guano
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Notice.

This is to notify friends and former
Epatrons that we have just opened a
EGROCERY STORE in the building
next to Furniture Store. We solicit
Fyour patronage.
S5-20-2t j. II. AUsBON & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27

If it's Pepsi Cola you want-cold
land delicious you'll find it here.
J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
Special Announcements.

We have that Teosinte Seed for
you now, Also few bushels Black
Peas if you want them.
J. w. Allsbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
For Sale.

A few choice Poland China Shoats
for sale, eligible to registration.
.5-27-1t. E. w. LYMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27
TOmbSfOneS.

| | represent one of the leading
Marble Yards in the State, and can
give you best price on any kind Of
T0mbstones and Monuments desired.
CLEE VAUGHAN.
5-13-tf
Pepsi Cola on Ice. The best drink
ia town.
J. D. Ray & Co.
We have it-Pepsi Cola on Ice. AL
ways on hand.
J. D. Ray & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-27

Pay every
thing by check
and you will
be surprised
how all dis
putes are
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
TO GRIND LENSES HERE.
Machine is Installed in the Office of
DR.. r. Il. Ellis.

A machine for the purpose of sizing
lenses has been installed in the office
of Dr. R H. Ellis, 910A Broadway
The machine occupies a space about
three feet long by one foot wide. 1t
is automatic and runs by electricity.
1t resembles in appearance a grind
stone. 1t is composed of corundum. a
very hard substance of a grayish-blue
color. The stone is about eighteen
inches in diameter and an inch and a
quarter in thickness.
Il can grind from one to eight
lenses at time" said DR.. Ellis. There
is an oscillating feature on the ma
chine which prevents the lens from
wearing on one place on the grinding
surface. The stone runs through
sponges which prevent water or oil
from being thrown off by the turning
of the stone.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Tie Western "B1GSter."

S'ratoh N-yst"rncr and you will
'i-ih Il l"n-trr. Tramp. millionaire.
f'".aclcr. ami ,owbpy are ever ready to
tax the language in challenging the
world TO show our equal in climate:
soil and opportunities. Every state is
che land Of opportunity every county
the richest in potential possibilities,
every town the queen city" Devel-
opmcnt is the passion-almost the fet'
ISL. Better business. better buildings
better streets, better schools, better
farms. better transportation. better
-overnmrnt-bac of it all is the boos-
Ter. But the greatest marvel he has
wrought is his organization-the boos
ter clubs, development leagues. promo
ton committees. and comercial cham
hers. all the work of practically the last
half dozen years.-Lute Pease, in Col
licr's
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Harrington, Gentleman of Indiana.

Booth Harrington, declares that he
has written his last novel, which is
nothing short of treason from a native
OF Indiana.
Il never wanted to be a writer"
said Mr.. Harrington, and. unless |
an absolutely forced to do so, ! have
written my last book. My ambition
in life is to become an illustrator, and
once thought was in fair way to
reach my goal. The very first illustra-
ton made sold for SEQ. Then |
made thirty eight more and every one
OF them was rejected.
Il new have hut one ambition-to
make money enough TO get out of this
play writing mess ara purchase nice
farm in Indiana. where | nay lead
I've life of country gentlemen, with
Just enough 10 Keep me from want
nothing more"
Mr.. Harrington declares his sister
is ~esrons III" for his su"ce"T as a
roval:st. Il WIS she wrc v-H-t to the
publishers and almost un0n her knees
begged Mcclure TO read his first eff
fort. The Gentleman from Indiana
i Ouisvi!le Times.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
PAVING CONTRACTS LET.
Most of the Work Awarded to J. A.
Stewart by Council.

Paving and sidewalk contracts ag-
gregating $6.707.SO were awarded by
the Columbia council last night. J. A.
Stewart obtained the bulk of the work.
Contracts were awarded as follows:
Paving of alley west of NOVEL; build
ing to J. A. Stewart. SS97.S0; sidewalk
on east side Of Seventh Street, to r.
NJ Gibbs, $1S3.56; sidewalk on west
side of Ann, to K. NJ. Gibbs, $S45.96;
sidewalk on north side of Anthony to
]. A. Stewart, s1391.06; sidewalk on
west side of Eighth to J. A. Stewart,
S347.40; sidewalk on east side of Ninth
to J. A Stewart, S197.40; sidewalk on
west side of Tenth to J. A. Stewart
S421.50; sidewalk on east side of Sixth
to j. A. Stewart. $64.S0; sidewalk on
north side of Anthony to J. A. Stew
art, $730.15; alley south of Walnut be-
tween Ninth and Tenth to Columbia
Paving company, $S91.S0.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Would Organize EIks' Club.

Students OF the University OF Mis-
souri, VINO are members OF the Elks'
lodge are endeayoring to form a club.
In order for any person TO become a
member of this club he will be com
PEELED to show that he is an Elk in
good standing. \ meeting of all Elks
in school has been called for 10
o'clock tomorrow in room A. AGA
demic Hall. All Elks are urged to be
present at that date.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
A Spreadar of Int lli-r7,~

Robert zoe who died in LonGon re
Gently. WAS the greatest maker OF
prntin" presses. His father and grand
father were press makers before him.
The history of the Hoe factory is the
history Of century of invention APP
piled to the diffusion of human intelli
gcnce His presses are printing books.
magazines and newspapers in many
lands and in almost every language
sufficiently advanced to have a htcra
tIre.
The services to democracy of the per
fectin% printing press are inestimable.
The Greek republics We're small enough
to manage their affairs by the voice in
general assembly. 1t is hard to con
ceivc Of such a Germany. France. Bri-
tain or United States as we have today
without fast printing presses. The man
who led in making them for the world
served well his generation-Ncw York
World
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Hud son-Fulton Stamp Out.

The new Hudson-Fulton Centennial
two-cent stamp has appeared in Col
umbia. The stamp is red and is SINH
lar in size to the Columbian EXPOSE
ton issue. The scene on the stamp
represents Hudson's Half-Moon and
Fulton's Cleremont with a small Indian
canoe in front. The stamp was issued
with the Hudson-Fulton celebration
in New York
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Cat and Dog House Vacant.

The cat and dog house IS vacant.
Thus far this year, the house situated
north OF the Medical Building, where
the cats and dogs are kept for en-
detrimental purposes by the medical
students, has held 10 animals. r II
Smith, the janitCr of the Medical
Building, says he has had inquiries
from the city dog catcher about the
number of dogs desired, but that ne
has had no orders to buy any.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
STUDENT is TRAMP AND POET.
Man at University of Kansas Walks
from New York.


The University of Kansas has
tramp poet" His name is Harry
Kemp, and he is called the tramp
poet" because he walked all the way
from New York City to Lawrence,
Kansas, where he entered the Univer-
sity three years ago
He always goes without hat no
matter how hot or how cold the
weather gets.
Before he tries to write poem he
takes a cross-country run and gets his
head busting with ideas"
Sometimes he says, my words
and ideas are delicate, evanescent,
and changing. like the colors in a wo-
mans silk petticoat. But when | take
a good run my ideas strike HE like a
piledriver and l feel that | have to
write or my head will bust"
He chose Kansas University be-
cause ne became interested in Ger
man book written by Prof. W. H. Car
ruth, OF that institution.
Kemp has not been writing much
poetry lately, as he is devoting his
time to writing a book.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Notice to Public.

The firm of VanHofn &; Smith hav
ing been dissolved by mutual consent,
| desire to announce 10 the public that
| will continue the business at the
same place and will furnish the same
high class grade of goods in the fu-
ture as in the past. Thanking old
customers for past favors and solicit
ing patronage both from them and the
public generally. | am.
Very truly,
(Ady.) J. D. VANHORN.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Attend Funeral in independence.

Mrs. T.. c. More, Mrs. +. W. Steph-
ems and Mrs. Curtis Rollins have gone
to Independence to attend the funeral
of J. Moss Hunton. Mr.. Eunton was
the brother OF Mrs. More, uncle OF
Mrs. Rollins, and cousin of Mrs.
stephens. The mayor OF Independence
ordered all the stores to close during
the hour OF his funeral. Thomas
Swope. OF Kansas City, died in the
same house a few hours later.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Engineers Will Give Smoker.

The Junior Engineers will arrange
for the annual smoker, which the up
per c!assmen give the freshmen anG
sophcmores in egineering, at q meet
ing in the Physics lecture room in the
Building at : o'clcc', TO-
night. Elections will also be held.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Mandolin Club Tomorrow Nioht.

The first try-Out for the University
of Missouri Mandolin club will be held
tomorrow night in room 80, Academic
Hall. The outlook for the coming sea
son is good, It is said. w. Cowperth-
waite says there is an abundance OF
new material in view.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
journalism House Soon Ready.

All but two rooms have been rented
at the Journalism House on Maryland
place and only few meal permits
twenty roomers and thirty-fve board
ers. 1t will be ready for occupation
in a week or ten days.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Freshmen Football Squad to Meet.

All the freshmen football men will
meet in room IA. Academic Hall, at
s o'clock tomorrow night. Short talks
will be given by W. W. Roper, John
and Dan Nee, and Guy S. Lowman.
The signals will be given the teams.
Among the topics to be discussed
Team Work" will be given the most
attention.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
He restricted Himself.

Tapes-But. if You cannot pay me.
Your tailor. why don't YOU restrict
yourself in your expenditures:
Eounder-Oh. I am doing that very
thing. my dear fellow. l haven't paid
any bills for more than year.-Life.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Academic Seniors to Elect Officers.

The seniors in the College of Arts
and Science will meet to elect officers
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in
room Il, Academic Hail.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06

Wells Band, which will appear al
the Columbia Theater Saturday night,
October 8, is considered one of the
best musical organizations in this
country. 1t gave concerts every day
during the worlds fair in St. Louis.
The band now is composed of fifty
players. and soprano, Miss Caroline
Ehrmann
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
New Chimney &c: Church.

\ new chimney is being built on the
north side OF the First Christian church
ct Tenth AID Walnut streets 1t will
be about fifty feet high
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06
Nj Theater Tonight.

Americas Premier Athletes The
Modern Sampson in marvellous feats
of strength.-(Adv.)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-06

More than S5oOOO.OOO worth of soap
is made and sold in the United States
every year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-02-27
SHAKE II IN BOTTLE
Noted Authority Gives a Simple
Prescription
ALSO TELLS HOW 70 TAKE.
Tells the Readers Of This Paper How
To prepare the Mixture At home
and Other Advice.
so TELLS HOW 70 TAKE
and Other Advice,

Now is the time when the doctor
gets busy. and the patent mediclns
manufacturers reap the harvest, I'M.
.eSs great care Is taken TO dress
warmly and keep the feet dry This
is the advice Of an old eminent au-
thority. who says thaS Rheumatism
and Kidney trouble weather IL here.
and also tells what 20 do in case OF
an attack.
CT from any good prescription
pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid Exs
tract Dandelion. one ounce Compound
Kargon. three ounces Compound Syrup
sarsaparillG, Mix by shaking in bot
tile and take teaspoonful after meals
| and at bedtime.
lust try this simple homemade mix.
ture at the first sign Of Rheumatism.
| or ff your back aches or you feel that
the kidneys are not acting just right.
This Is said to be splendid kidney
regulator, and almost certain remedy
for all forms Of rheumatism which s
caused by uric acid in the blood which
the kidneys fail to filter out. Any one
can easily prepare this at home and
at small cost. s
Druggists in this town and vicinity
when shown the prescription, stated
that they can either supply these IN
gradients, or. II our readers prefer
they will compound the mixture for
lthpm 2-1s-2O27.