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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-11
SORE THROAT

offcn leads 10 something wore.
Gowan's Preparation gives quick
relief or sore throat. hoarscncss.
Group. colds and vncumoata ~
destroying inflammation arecon-
grsrca. Keep u IN the hong fpr
cucrrcncics. External and pcuc-
trating. 500, soc, &c An
druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-11

are to be found in abundance In our
lines of liquors, wines, ETC. Our bot
tied goods are pleasure in anticlpa-
ton and joy in realization. They
are the best that is bottled. Ricn in
favor. delicate to the fastidious palate
and refreshing at all times
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-11

made, unassisted and in violence TO
nature, by Our Own Corsets, fiauEt
themselves upon the presence of the
nnsophisticated and impressionabie
youth of the land. Columbia State.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Resolutions.
S. R. POPE.

To the Board of Trustees Scotland
Neck Graded School.
Your committee appointed TO draft
resolutions concerning the work of
Mr.. Ashby Dunn as Superintendent
of our school during the last school
year beg to submit the following:
Resolved-That we hereby express
our high appreciation Of the splendid
and efficient work done in the school
by Mr.. Dunn as superintendent.
We fully appreciate the energy and
enthusiasm which Mr.. Dunn evinced
in his good management of the
school and his marked success in all
his work. Our best wishes follow
him wherever he may labor and in
whatever sphere and trust that the
same success may continue to crown
his labors.
2. That copy of these resolu-
tong be spread on the minutes, a
copy mailed to Mr.. Dunn and copy
be furnished to The C OMMONWEA LTH
with request that same be publish
ed.
E. E. billiard,
]. A KITCHIN,
G.. L. MCDOWELL,
Committee
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
"F0r Gods Sake Do SOmethinQ'

We have answered this cry in our
new book Fighting the Traffic in
Young Girls" by Earnest A. Bell,
U. S. District Attorney Sims and
others. The most sensational in
dictment of the White Slave Trade
ever published. 1t tells how thous-
ands of young girls are lured from
their homes annually and sold into
a life of shame. The Cincinnati In.
auirer says "Of all the books of the
season the War on the White Slave
Trade is the most helpful; it should
be read by every man. woman ano
child" Agents are making from
SO to $17 a day selling this book
Over 500 pages. Many pictures
Price $3.50. Best terms to agents
Outfit free. Srnd 15c for forward
ing charges. Book sent to an.
address post paid upon receipt o
price. Address James E. Sharkey
Sec'y., 123 Plymouth Court
Chicago, III. 6-9-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
SlOO Reward, SlOO.

The readers of this paper Will De
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, ana
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure
is the only positive cure now known 10
the medical fraternity. Catarrh beng
a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Hairs "a
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation OF the disease
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. Inc
proprietors have so much faith IN It's
curative powers that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails ia cure. Serd for list OF testlmo'
mails. Address, F. J. Cheney q Co..
Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl'
| nation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Why Corn Fires.

Many crop of corn fails to pro-
duce as much as it promised, or as
much as the grower expected, be-
cause of conditions indicated by
what is termed "firing'
Firing" may be due to a variety
of conditions, but the essential fac
tor is lack of moisture. Too heavy
fertilization with materials which be-
come exhausted before the plants
have completed their growth; too
thick planting; large applications of
coarse stable manure, ETC., are re-
sponsible for the firing of tue corn,
only when the supply of moisture
falls below the large amount which
these conditions make necessary to
the continued growth of the corn.
A crop Of corn that is stimulated
to large growth by heavy fertiliza-
ton and abundant moisture con-
tinues to require a larger amount of
moisture to develope the larger
growth of stalks which the early
stimulation produced. When the
water supply falls below the needs of
this large succulent growth the corn
"fres' In the same way corn plant.
ed thick develops large growth OF
plants per acre and requires a large
water supply as we'll as a large sup.
ply of plant food. When this water
supply falls below the needs of the
plants they fire. Large quantities
of stable manure not only stimulate
large growth of stalks which re.
quire large supply of water; bu1
, the manure, if coarse or applied to-
late in the season before planting
4 may so loosen up the soil as to Gauss
, it to dry out SO that the plants suffe
: for lack of water and fire"
e An over supply Of plant food, par
e ticularly of nitrogen if in a readil!
| soluble form may, when moisture i
sufficient, stimulate a large growt]
n of stalk. If the supply of plant foo
:. available becomes exhausted, tn
}. plants may suffer more on accoun
). of the early succulent growth an
l. the sudden exhaustion of the plan
y foods, and firing" results; but thi
# seldom occurs unless the water SUP
7. ply also becomes deficient. -Raleig
t. IN. c. Progressive Farmer and Ga
zette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The Judicial Convention for this,
the Second Judicial district, will
meet at Weldon on July 9Th, for the
purpose of nominating Judge and
solicitor. Our present Judge is Hon.
R. B. PEBBLES, of Northampton
county, and our solicitor is Hon.
John H. Kerr, of Warren county.
So far we have heard of no opposi-
ton to the denomination of either of
these officers. Mr.. Kerr has made g
very able prosecuting attorney. He
ranks among the ablest solicitors OF
the State. His denomination will be
an honor we'll bestowed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
NO OPPOSITION TO CONGRESSMAN
KI7CHIN.

The Democratic congressional con-
vention for the second district which
meets in Rocky Mount on July 9th,
promises to be tame affair for Con-
gresham Claude Kitchin, of Halifax,
is the only candidate. Often as soon
as a congressman stays in office long
enough to be useful to his constitu-
ents, he is defeated for denomination.
Mr.. Kitchin is we'll qualified now to
serve the district more ably than
ever, and it is the wise thing to re-
turn him.
The fight for the nomination in
some districts Of the state promise to
be warm. The only excitement we
expect to experience in this county is
over the near beer question and base
ball. Wilson Times.
The above will be pleasing news to
the friends of Congressman Kitchin
at his home town and county as we'll
as those throughout the district.
His denomination without opposition
will be high endorsement Of his
official actions in Congress.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Concert by Orphans.

The Singing Class from the Oxford
Orphange Asylum were here Friday
night 18th. inst. and gave concert
in the Mardy Opera house, to a large
and appreciated audience. The
children acquitted themselves in a
pleasing manner, and in way that
showed they had been we'll trained by
the institution they represent.
The class was entertained by
members Of the local lodge of
Masons during there stay in our
CITY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Sale of Land for Taxes.

will sell at the court house door
in the town Of Halifax, N. c., on the
4th day Of July, 1910, the following
tracts or parcels of land to satisfy
taxes and costs due for the year 1909:
VERIFY tract, Sc acres, listed by j.
D. Parker, 1886.
Biggs & Company, one town lot,
Ringwood, A.22.
Robert Burgess, Is acres, Louis
burg Road, $685..
G. L. KNIGHT, Tax Collector
for Brinkleyville Township
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Ex-President Roosevelt returned
Saturday from his Is months visit
abroad. He landed at New York
Saturday and was greeted with boom
of cannon and hurrahs of a vast
crowd that had gathered to make
him welcome to the land of his birth.
Mr.. Roosevelt had a good time
hunting. The question now is what
will Mr.. Roosevelt do.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
SANITARY
Spray Company

| am agent for the F. j. Bob SAM
tary Spray Company, manufacturers
of Sanitary Spray Compounds, Ato-
mixers, etc. Several Of these Spray
ers are being used in Scotland Neck
and are giving general satisfaction.
They are endorsed by health boards,
school boards, police boards, hos
pital institutions, merchants and in
dividuals. Their use will prevent
diseases by keeping down the dust
and destroying germs. For further
information call on or write
]. E. WooLARD, Agent,
Scotland Neck, N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
In Memory.

Nav oath, 1910 Mrs. Harrietta
Pittman closed her eyes upon the
earthly home and opened them amid
the heavenly mansions which Christ
has prepared for those who love
him. She had retained all Of her
faculties and her mind and memory
were unimpared up to the time OF
her departure for her eternal home.
Her death was literally a falling
asleep when God in his goodness
and love opened the portals OF glory
there were many to welcome her
sanity spirit.
Mrs. Pittman was born April 28th.
1925. She was a native of Halifax,
Co.. in which place she spent most
of her years. At the age Of fifteen
she gave her heart to God and united
with Conoconara Baptist Church
and remained true and consecrated
member until death.
She was married to Mr.. Henry
Pittman before the war, to this I'M
ion was born six children, only two
of which survived, Mrs. D. W..
Kitchin, of INDIANA. and Mrs. 5. Z.
Pittman, Of Texas.
Mr.. Pittman, died during the war.
After the death Of her husband she
had to face a great responsibility,
and faced it in grand and heroic
way. She was woman OF extra
ordinary character.
Mrs. Pittman bore with brave
heart the weight of a household thai
would have crushed most women
and cared for her children as best
she could
These years of toll and privatior
had drawn her heart very close to he
Savior, and when the care of he
large family of children grew 81
heavy as to almost overwhelm her
she learned to cast her burden upo1
the Lord.
She was of bright and Cheerful
disposition always facing duty brave
ly and welcoming every one with
! smile, she had a way Of winning
every ones love with whom she cam
in contact, even the children Of tn
neighborhood we're always anxiou
to visit Mother Pittman.'
y About ten years ago Mrs. Pittma
g went to live with her daughter
6 Indiana, when she had been ther
about three years she lost her sigh
while out in the apple orchard
:, after this she became very niue
,, dissatisfied and returned to her oil
3 home at Crowells, and rename
there until the death of her sol
the late R. H. Pittman. In DC
f she returned to Indiana at whle
&c place she died of paralysis.
Her life was a great benedictie
j. to all who knew her well, for
know her was to love her, she w
,s not pefect here but perfect there.
, Weep not children: Jesus has fe
SC your pain: He did mother but be
, row: he will give her back again.
l. We know God took the life he gay
os We know that with him is ST
~ But she seems nearer at her gray
" To US than elsewhere she may
How will our hearts again rejoit
How sweet will be heavenly hon
Dear mother! when thy gentle vol
Shall softly whisper, loved on
come.'
o. Don7
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
J0neS.Webb.
Written for The COMMONWEALTH


On the morning Of the 18th, des-
pite the threatening weather, friends
and relatives gathered at the country
home of Mr.. B. D. Webb, to witness
the marriage Of his youngest daug-
ter. Annie Ethel, to Mr.. Henry Bond
Jones, of Edenton.
The home had been beautifully
and artistically decorated tor the
occasion, by loving hands; while
bunting was caught up at the ceiling,
festomed, caught back on either side,
bamboo and cedar artistically enter
twined, magnolias banked IN front
and on either side.
The decorations were beautiful IN
their simplicity.
Promptly at 8.45 the tones of the
wedding march pealed forth under
the skilful touch of Mrs. James A.
Pittman, then came the little ribbon
girls, Misses Ellen Speed and Mary
Josey, looking dainty and sweet IN
white lingerie dresses, and white rib
bon, untying the ribbons as they en-
tered, they marched up to the impro-
vised alter, taking their stands, thus
making an aisle for the bridal party
to enter. following them the ring
bearer, little Elizabeth Webb Josey
fairy like in white carrying the ring
on a silver waiter surrounded with
tiny flowers, then came the BRIDE
with her maid of honor, Miss Emily
S. Biggs.
The bride was costumed in resida
green travelling suit hat and gloves
to match, carrying white carnations
the maid of honor was attlred II
white lingerie dress, hat and gloves
to match. carrying pink carnations
the groom with his brother, MIR
Meredith Jones, of Edenton, entered
from the east room, and met thu
bride at the alter, where Rev. K. "A
Mcfarland, pastor of the Baptls
church in a solemn and impressive
manner took their vows, which mad
them one, Mrs Pittman played softl.
during the ceremony.
Never did the bride look better
, love had ENLARGED her beauty ant
put a new light into her eyes.
Immediately after the ceremon
amid congratulations and good wish
l es, they left for an extended tour
to Baltimore, Washington and othe
points. The presents were numerou
and handsome, consisting of cut glas
and silver, thus attesting to the popr
: larity Of both bride and groom.
Mrs. Jones is woman of lovl
christian character with lofty ideals
\ to know her is to love her, her frienC
being limited only by her acquail
i lance.
t Mr.. Jones is a young man {
y sterling worth and integrity, h;
+ business interest in Avoca N. G.
- They will be at home in Avot
after July the first.
The out of town guests: Miss
l. Leila and Mary Jones, of Edento
5, N. c., sisters of the groom. Mi
h Margaret Allen, Of Raleigh, N.
y. Mr.. Meredith Jones, of Edenton, \
:. c., brother of the groom, Mr.. Charl
l. Webb, of Roanoke Rapids, N.
l. brother of the bride.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The following lots or parcels of
land will be sold in front of the brick
hotel on Saturday. July II, 1910, to
satisfy the taxes and cost due the
town Of Scotland Neck, N. c., for
year 1910:
H. H. Harrington, 2 lots on 18th
street, S1355.
w. H. Josey, l store lot on Main
street, $4,000.
Mrs. F. N. Lilley, one vacant lot,
$3.50.
D. NJ. Prince, lots and home on
Main street, $24.76.
Mrs. D. M. Prince. stables and lot
on Main street, $40.
G. H. JOHNSON,
June Is. 1910. Tax Collector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Prof. Charles L. Coon, Superinten-
dent of the Wilson Graded Schools,
was elected president of the North
Carolina Teachers Assembly at their
session in Asheville last week. Prof
Coon is alive to the educational in.
terest of the State and the selection
is a good one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Announcement.

| take this method of notifying the
voters of Halifax county that am
a candidate for the office of Register
of Deeds in the coming Democratic:
primaries subject to the action OF
said primaries. | desire to ask all
of my friends for their support.
D. H. JAMES.
An old Confederate veteran.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Notice..

The dog tax and privilege lincens
for 1910, due On the first day of
Jund must be paid at once. Please
call at the moyor's office and pay
same
This June 18th. 1910.
G.. H. JOHNSON.
6-15-2t. Tax Collector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The Smithfeld Herald of last week
says:
Good schools, good roads and
good health are three things that
every person and every community
should strive for. With these, other
things necessities and luxuries-
will come more easily.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The Pennsylvania democrats in
State Convention last week adopted
a sound platform and enter the cam
paign prepared to fight graft, repub-
lican misrule, and the Payne-Ald-
rich tariff law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and
Industrial College.

Maintained by the State for the
women Of North Carolina. Four
regular Courses leading to Degrees.
Special Courses for Teachers. Fall
Session begins September IA, 1910.
Those desiring to enter should apply
as early as possible For catalogue
and other information address
JULIUS L. FOUST, President, Greensboro, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The bankers and doctors are hold
ing their annual sessions at Wrights-
Vile Beach this week. We know
thew are having a good time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
House Painting!

Articles of Furniture, etc. Will
90 anywhere. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Write or call on REV. J. H.
SMITH, JR., Box No. 172, Scotland
Neck. N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Talk and work for good roads.
They are surely coming throughout
the State and Halifax County and
Scotland Neck township ought to be
in the lead. Wake up and get to
work
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
WAN TED!

A man to canvass for THE CON-
MONWEALTH and several other good
newspapers. Liberal commissions.
Apply to J. C. HARDY, Editor, Scot
land Neck, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Attend to the little job of listing
vOur taxes before the end of June.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Sale of Lots for Town Taxes.

6-15-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-03
Were Good Entertainers.

The musical faculty of Graceland
College gave delightful program
before an appreciative audience at
the P. E. o. hall on Tuesday even
ing. Miss Buckingham is singer
of rare ability, ana Miss Burlingim
is a splendid piano player. Both
have had years of training in the
best colleges, and music critics pro-
nounce them as good as any ever
heard in Leon. Miss Gaines, the in
structor in elocution, was unable to
be present, but her place was sup
piled by one of her pupils, Mrs.
Summers, who gave several excellent
readings. There is a chance that
branch studio of music and elocution
will be established in Leon, provid-
ing enough pupils can be secured,
and quite a number have already
expressed a desire to take Lessons.
1T would be good thing for Leon,
and we hope that arrangements can
be made SO that they will locate in
this cjfy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-03
THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Some interesting Items of Local
News Gathered on the Run
During the Past Week.
Leon Coal Mines.

With the waterworks question out
of the way and the depot matter set
tied, what's next? Shall we pave?
Or will it be best to take up the coal
proposition and develope our coal
deposits?
We need factories. We need en-
terprises that will bring outside
money to the city of Leon, and to
Decatur county. If we grow we must
have new industries to employ labor
and create wealth.
Abundance of water and fuel are
the two most important factors to
the manufacturers. The water will
be provided. What about the fuel?
Logically, the next en- erprise un-
dertaken by the citizens of Leon is
the development of the coal veins
known to await the pick and powder
four hundred feet below US. This is
an enterprise upon which every cit
zen OF Leon, and of the surrounding
territory W. unite. There is plenty
of local capital to finance the coal
proposition if we all help.
Let us take hold of this matter
Let the Commercial Club get busy.
Let Mayor Gates call a public meet
ing of all the citizens, to get this
important matter under way. In
vite the Boosters from all over the
county to be with us and aid us. 1t
will mean much for Decatur county.
The time is ripe for action. Let's
get busy. Booster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-03
County
Mrs. Margaret Toney.

Mrs. Margaret Toney was born in
Beth county, Kentucky, March 9Th,
1922, and died at Terre Haute, De-
catur county, Iowa, January Oath,
1910, being 8S years, months and
% days old. She came, with her
parents, from Kentucky to Indiana
while child. At the age Of 20 years
she was united in marriage to M. D..
Miller, who was at that time sheriff
of Putnam county, Indiana, who
preceded her in death 2S years ago.
To this union was born IL children,
of which six have preceded her in
death, and five remain to mourn her
loss, together with three brothers
and two sisters and host of grand
children and friends. The subject Of
this sketch, at the age of 16 years,
embraced the Christian religion and
united herself with the Baptist
church. She ever clung to the belief
ito do unto others as you would have
guided by such motto and inspired
by such a prayer cannot die. Her
soiourn among men has ended. But
today she lives in heaven, where
those who have preceded her are
HelCOmlllS uST Will Joy anu lOVe,
and those who are left to mourn will
not sorrow, but resolve by the in
spiration of her motto and example
to SO live that her release will not
have been in vain, and that her
cherished thoughts shall find lodg-
ment in their hearts and live, and
that the earth become fairer and
holier place until we shall answer the
glad summons and meet her before
the Great White Throne
We would say in conclusion that
the subject of this sketch came with
her husband from Indiana to Burrell
township, Decatur county, Iowa, in
1853 and had been continuous resi-
dent of this place for 81 years, max
ing her among the oldest residents
of the county.
The funeral sermon was preached
in the Terre Haute school house by
Rev. Harry NJ. Cooper, of Davis City
January 26th, at II o'clock, and in.
terment in the Terre Haute cemetery
was made Immediately afterward. A
large number of sorrowing friends
accompanied the remains to its last
resting place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-02-03
Oscar Tharp Goes to Penitentiary for
Twenty Years.

Oscar Tharp, the Davis City young
man, who was arrested at Alton on
Nov. 27, charged with rape, entered
plea of guilty in the district court
at Creston last week, and Judge
ToWner sentenced him to a term not
to exceed twenty years at Anamosa.
Young Tharp, who is 20 years of age,
has been in trouble before, having
burglarized several stores at Davis
City, and couple of years ago rob-
bed the money drawers in couple
OF Leon hotels. He has twice been
sent to the insane hospital at Cla-
rinda and is evidently not just right.
He will probably be confined in the
criminal insane ward at Anamosa.
He was arrested at the time the
crime was committed, and has been
In jail at Creston ever since in de-
fault of $4,000 bonds.