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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
To the Patrons Of the Graded School.

: School work has begun in earnest
and | want a few words with the
patrons through the columns of THE
COMMONWEALTH.
In the first place we have advised
all the pupils to procure and bring
to the school individual drinking
cups. This precaution against the
spread of disease is taken not be-
cause the management of the school
thinks that there are diseased child
rem in school, but because it is re-
garded as a necessary precaution
against disease that might be in
school. We perfer not to take any
chances. The use of a common drink
ing cup has been found to be the way
by which disease was spread in many
instances.
The following taken from the July
Bulletin of health" is one to the
point
"a cup which has been used in a
high school for several months with
out being washed was lined inside
with a brownish deposit. Under
the microscope this proved to be
composed Of particles Of mud, thous.
ands Of bits of dead skin, and millions
Of bacteria among which were scores
IF germs corresponding in all details
to those Of tuberculosis. Some of this
sediment was injected under the
skin of healthy guinea pig, and II
forty hours the animal died. A pas
norton examination found that
death was due to the presenceS of
sufficient number of pneumonia
germs to cause blood poisoning
The common drinking cup is passing
away, having been established by al
up-to-date city governments, rail-
roads and schools.
In the second place we want al
pupils, where it is possible, to enter
school now and attend regularly. Ii
parents desire the best results Tor
their children let them look carefully
to this important matter as the
child cannot Go his best work if he
starts behind his classes or gets be-
oind on account of being left al
home. In the first grade no pupils
will be taken who reach the schoo
age after December 31st. Children
who will be six years old before that
date may begin now so as to keep W
with their classes.
In the third place we have advised
he pupils that all who are old en-
ough and strong enough will be ex
pected to study at home and we
earnestly desire the cooperation O.
the parents in this. The main diff
ference between a graded or public
school and boarding school IS tina
the teachers in a boarding schoo
nave charge of the pupils both II
and out of school. The boardln.
school has regular hours and a reg
ular place for study. We respect
fully recomend to the patrons o
the Scotland Neck graded schoo
that they arrange a study room an
regular hours Of study for thel
children and thus help the teacher
make the school as effective as an
| boarding school. -
Patrons are cordially invited t
visit the school.
Respectfully,
J. B. AIKEN, Supt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
New Lawyers.

Among the young men that passed
the examination for licenses before
the supreme court last week to prac-
tice law we note that Mr.. Ashby w.
Dunn, of Scotland Neck, and Mr..
Lovira w. Leggett, of Hobgood
were successful. These young men
will enter at once upon the practice
of law. Mr.. Dunn has opened an
office in Scotland Neck and is asso-
ciated with his brother, Mr.. Albion
Dunn, of Greenville. under the firm
name of Dunn & Dunn. We cal
attention to their announcement IL
another column.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
Miss Adelaide Evans Smith.

- On August 31st. there passed
away at her home near this city,
Miss Adelaide Evans Smith, in the
So year of her age. Her death,
which was a source of sorrow to the
whole community, was unexpected
even to those who knew of her last
illness.
Her life was one spent IN gooc
works for all: those near and dear
to her by ties Of blood, and those tor
whom she seiz ed the opportunity Tor
service. When those among whom
she lived and to whom she gave her
love have time calmly to review their
friendships, there will come home to
them the realization that to have
known her was to have held COM
munnion with one Of Gods SAINTS.
Self-sacrifce and devotion to duty,
love. and service combined with
childlike faith in her Heavenly
Father and unviabering love for her
master marked her every thought
and deed. Those who loved her best
can thank God that they were pre-
n7ifted to know her. Her influence
will long be felt and her persence
missed in many walks Of life, Ger
tainly all will gladly join in the
PRAYER, Grant her perpetual peace,
O Lord.
Miss Adelaide was the daughter OF
William Ruffin and Susan Evans
, Smith, of Scotland Neck, and there
still survive her immediate family
the Rev. Walter j. Smith, Col. A
IIil]ington Smith, both Of Charlotte,
Mr. Charles S. Smith, Of Morganton
and Miss Sarah Eliza Smith, Of this
CITY: to whom go out the heartful
sympathy of the whole community
| Miss Smith was buried from OIo
Trinity church, the afternoon O.
ISept. 1st., by her Rector and the 1T
Rev. Joseph Blount Cheshire, Blshol
| of North Carolina, who read tn
| lesson and took the committal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
Are Yl a Paint Maker?

You don't have to be one in order to
mix your own paint when you have q
house to paint. It's mighty easy to
buy 4 gallons of L. & NJ. Paint, and
3 gallons of pure Lirseed Oil, and put
both in large pail and mix well to-
gether. You will then make 7 gal
Ions of the best paint at cost Of a.
bout 81 so per gallon and then have
a good painter pant your house.
The L. & M. is sold by Hardy Hard
ware Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
Tax Collectors,

The county commissioners in Sc
sion at Halifax Monday appointec
tax collectors for the various town
ships as follows.
Butterwood - Robert Newsome
Brinkleyville-G. l.. Knight.
Conoconara-J. E. Shields.
Enfield. c. Branch.
Faucets nj! Hawkins.
Halifax R. w. Carter.
Littleton 7. M. Virgins
Palmyra f. H White.
Roseneath-R. H. White.
Roanoke Rapids S. Hocka
day.
Scotland Neck j. E. Shields.
Weldon-J. L. Harris.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
CHILDREN TEETUING.

NJ Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
ogar fifty Years by millions of mothers for their
Children while teething, with perfect success. 1t
a,,lhe, tn child. sOftens the gums alays all pain
e1res wind collie, and is the best remedy for d1ar
The r2r'H Sc sure and asl, for Mrs. Winslow's
&,7.a.ag SYRUP" and take other kind. Twen-
IT, g= cents bottle l0-2l-lV
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

ASN. X. u. bradley spent Monday
in Halifax.
Mr.. Charlie Steptoe left Tuesday y
for Richmond, Va.
Mr.. }. W. Madry is the Northern
markets buying fall goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Josey return
ed from Buffalo Springs Thursday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Riddick is in the
Northan markets buying fall MILL
merry.
Mrs. T. P. Stallings, of Greens
boro is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. F.
Dunn.
Mr.. Gavin Hvman left Monday for
Oxford to enter Horner Military
School.
Miss Eunice Pope, has returned
from Whitakers, where she has been
for several weeks
Mrs. r. j. Madry and children
have returned home after a visit to
relatives in Tarboro.
Rev. w. L. Greaves, of New Bern,
was q pleasant visitor to our town
Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. John B. Dunn and children,
IF Enfield, are visiting her mother,
Mrs Robertson, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hall, of
GreenviIe, were here the past week
20 visit relatives and friends.
Miss Mamie Brinkley is again at
her post at J. W. Madry after spend
ing her vacation out Of town.
Miss Margaret Bowers has return
ed from a stay of several days in
Richmond, Va, and in Enfield.
Judge S. NJ. Gary, of Halifax, was
here a short while Saturday. His
friends are always glad to see him
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Nash, of Tar
0ero, were here Thursday to attenf
the funeral of Miss Adelaide Smith
Messrs. Alwyn Darden, Danfor(
Josey and Jack Riddick left Tuesda,
for Wake Forest College to RESUME
their studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Biggs are a
home from their summer vacation
at Buffalo Springs and in Wester1
North Carolina.
Dr.. |. F. Green, of Weldon, Cour
ty Supt. Of Health, came down MOI
day evening to see a scarlet feve
patient near Hobgood.
| Miss Sarah Wells returned to he
home in Washington, n. c. Sunda
after a visit to Misses Annie an
Earnestine Cherry.
Mr.. A. F. Hancock has returne
from Hot Springs, Ark, where b
went for his health. He has improN
| ed some but is not we'll yet.
Mr.. G.. W. Dunn, and little Ge(
W. Dunn, Jr., and Mr.. Thos. N
i Dunn. of Norfolk, Va, are visitin
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.
Dunn.
Prof. Paul Q. Bryan left Monde
for Washington, N. c., where /
will have charge of the high scho
department of the graded school {
that city.
Mrs. Minnie Lawrence left Mo-
for Winston-Salem, where she Wi
. visit her brother. Mrs. Lawrene
will visit in Cary and Raleigh befo1
returning home.
Rev. W. J. Smith, Col. and Mr.
A. L. Smith, Of Charlotte, and Mr.
A. E. Jones, Of Warrenton, we
l here last week to attend the funer;
; of Miss Adelaide Smith.
f Mrs. M. E. Jones, Miss Matt
Fogleman and Chas. A. Jones, j
n have returned from Graham and a
O keeping house for Rev. Chas.
Jones, at the Methodist parsonage
Mr.. G. Hoffman left Thursday
n the Northern markets to buy t
, goods for his firm, M. Hoffman 3
Mr.. Hoffman was accompanied
Mrs. Hoffman and daughter, M
Stella.
DR.. R. M. johnson left Tuest
for Brownwood, Texas, where
will spend some weeks on a visit
his son Mr., E. V. Johnson.
wish Mr. johnson pleasant trip
safe return.
Mr.. H. S. Lowry, of Raleigh, r
resenting Hitler & Thomas, CT!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

"Were you bull or a bear when
Won went into Wall street,!
"Neither. was one of the TEL
lows they were both after.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

Mrs. Frankfurter-Ach, GOODNESS,
Don't you see dot your husband is
vighting?
Mrs. Casey - An why shouldn't t
he? Amt this his holiday?'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
WANTED-COSMOPOLITAN

" 4 \ I Z USMUPULIIAN
Magazine requires the services Of g
representative in Scotland Neck to
|o0k after subscription renewals and
t. extend circulation by special met
Rods which have proved unusually
successful. Salary and commission.
Previous experience desirable but
hot essential. Whole time or spare
time. Address, with references, H.
C. Campbell, Cosmopolitan Mag
azjne, 1889 Broadway, New York
Civ
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

A man likes the things he can
chevy up or pour into him: whereas
woman likes the things she car
hook, button or pin onto herself :.
Jewell County (kansas) Republl-
can.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
kiiShF0Gk-P0De

The f9l1owing invitation has been
recei.ed:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Edmonds
request the honor Of your presence
at the marriage of
their niece,
Eron ALLEN Iope,
Mr.. Earnest Franklin Allsbrook,
Wednesday evening, September the
fourteenth, nineteen hundred
and ten, at eight thirty
o'clock, at home
No cards sent out in town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
Announcements.

E. BARRELS IRISH POTATOES
Good sound condition S1.75 per
rre.I, j. b. Hail.
q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
.,.r,v or THE CONDITION OF
SCOTLAND NfCk BANk,

+,,nd Neck. \. c., at the close
II business sept. /, 1910.
RESOURCES.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

n \0rth NarOIlnO
-r H Halifax
I.pcr Alexander, Jr., cashier
.Mrr-namc.? bank, do soIemnly
vim. the above statement is true
r.-. IT my knowledge and belief.
TWlr& ALEXANDER, JR., Cashier,
ur.nyi and sworn to before me.
4. 'ar OF srIt., 1910.
J. +. SHIELDS.
Notary PuhIic.
~ .r- ttteSt: Frank p. Shields.
Io,,y Directors.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

JUST PUT IN OUR STOCK A
i line Of Varnish Stains. Dasira-
) colors. Prices right. Edwards
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts OF Our
People dat Other Folks.

Rev. c. G. Bradley spent Monday
in Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-09-08

Send US your next order for job
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08

The girl of the period can make
Impressions better than she can
make pies.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
How to Bone a Woman's Collar.


The collars on all the waists for wo-
men are higher than they have been
for years, but, strange to say, they are
not at all uncomfortable, for they are
cut in such a way that the head can
move easily. They are shaped to a
comfortable height under the chin and
gradually slope up until they almost
touch the ears, and from here they fol-
low the line of the hair. 1t is impos-
sible to keep these collars in place
without boning them well, and these
bones should be carefully sewed in or
else they will dig into the neck when
the head is moved. Collar supporters
can be bought ready to be sewed into
the collar, and any height can be pro-
cured. TO bone collar properly one
should have five bones, one for the
back and two for each side. The one
for the middle Of the back should be
sewed OH the right side Of the back
and should be sewed straight up and
down The two highest bones should
be sewed OH under each ear and should
be slightly slanted. The bones should
be slanted toward the back, so that
the head can move freely. The small.
er bones should be sewed nearer ia
the front and should be slanted also
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
THE DOCTORS QUESTION
Much Sickness Due to Bowel Dis
orders,

A doctors first question whe
consulted by patient is. Are your
bowels regular?" He knows that
SO per cent of illness is attended
with inactive bowels and torpid liv-
err, and that this condition must be
removed gently and thoroughly be-
fore health can be restored.
Rexall Orderlies are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for con-
stipation and bowel disorders in
general. We are so certain of their
great curative value that we prom
Use to return the purchasers money
in every case when they fail to
produce entire satisfaction.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like
candy, they act quietly, and have
soothing, strengthening, healing
Influence on the entire intestinal
tract. They do not purge, grippe
cause nausea, d arrhoeI or other an
noying effect. They are especially
good for children, weak persons OF
old folks. Two sizes, Csc. and 1Oc
Sold only at our store-the Rexal
Store. Dodds & Sharar, Druggists.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
FISHES FACES.
The Fascination They Have For ON
Lover OF Nature.

The Fascination They Have For ons
Lover Of Nature.
Did you ever stop to examine the
expression on the face of a flshp
do not mean Of some VIGOROUSLY gro
tesQue fish, but Of Just any plain sea-
faring fish. l confess that the fascina-
ton for me is the same whether l
stand in front Of some great collection
of little monstrosities like that in the
Naples aquarium or whether I sit by
my dining room window and contem-
plate the goldfish In my little boys
glass bowl. People watch the mon
keys at the zoo and remark how hui
man they are, how sly and crafty the
old ones, how cute and playful the
young ones. But for steady company
give me the fish. How restful they
are with their mouthings, as regular
as II they were governed by a balance
wheel. How quiet. too. for not one
word OF murmured protest or Of chat.
tering fault finding do they infiict upon
ns! How philosophical as they bask
IN the sun the livelong day or seek
the occasional shade Of the modest
sprig Of green's which forms the
conventional garnishing of their wa.
terry abode! How easily grntified are
their simple tastes! Surely with theiJ
good manners. their quiet department
and their stoical bearing goldfish are
the ideal companions Of the mature
man. Monkeys and dogs and kittens
may amuse the children by their tricks
and antics. but only the grown man
can appreciate the solid qualities o!
the fsh's character as written upon
his features.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
CARE OF FEATHER BOAS.
How to Easily Cur! and Keep Them
In Good Condition.


"How do manage to keep my feath.
er boa in such coed condition? I will
tell you the secret Of It," said 4 dressy
little matron as she shook out the fas-
chatting ruff she had taken from her
neck. II never think Of putting 1t
away In the good sized box in which
keep it. where the dust and damp
ness cannot reach 1t, without first
shaking it out and seeing that it is per-
fectly dry. In winter always hang it
near register, so the warm air will
hasten the process a little without do
Ing any harm. Then If l find the tiny
plume4 losing their curl l curl them q
bit myself
There is knack in doing that, and
will give you the benefit of the lesson
that was taught me by a professional.
l take good sized calling card and
cut hole in it about an inch in diam.
eter. slip one end Of the boa through
this-oh, yes, it can be done-and then,
taking fruit knife, with the back OF
it curl the parts Of the boa that need
attention. judging between those done
and those not done. You will find ii
does not take nearly so long as you
might think. Then. too. If you are
called away from your task the card
will tell you just how far you have
gone with the work. Those that are
curled have been pulled through the
Opening--ail on the other side Of the
hole are yet to be attended to. 1t may
as say, sound complicated and diff
cult, but it is really very simple and
as you can see for yourself, highly sat
isfactOry." --~-
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.
BY G.. w. Avery.


Our common schools are managed
on the plan of preparatory course
for the high school, the high school
as a preparatory course for the ac-
ademies and colleges. This system
is alright. in the common schools, for
the J.. pupils who reach the high
school, and it is alright in the high
school for the students who reach
higher academy or college. But
only a small percentage of the COM
mon school pupils ever reach the
high school, and only small per-
centage of the high school pupils
ever reach a higher school or col
lege. 49,. a--.a Z
A large percent of our boys and
girls must gain their daily bread
| through life by honest toll, and the
education they receive should be of
the most practicle kind-an educa-
ton that will assist them in the
battle of life
Our school system can be improv-
l
ed along the line of industrial edu-
cation aid training. "Tis industry
supports us ALL and the great
est drawback to the industrial and
and commercial success of the ma
ton is the scarcity of competent
help. We have practically no appren-
tice-ship system and in the absence
We must depend on the school sys-
tenn to supply the demand, by CIV
ing to- the young men and women
the necessary skill of hand and
brain to successfully carry Oil the
Industry and commerce of the ma
ton.
Our common school study course
should be extended and broadened
to include at least the principles of
a business education. The eigth
grade pupils should study bookkeep-
ing and commercial arithmetic, or
a ninth grade should be added
to the course to include these and
other useful and practical subjects
The great mass of people who never
reach the high school should be
kept constantly in view and the
courses adopted should give then
as practical and useful an education
as possible.
The same may be said of the higf
school. The student entering the
high school with the intention of &c
ing ahead to higher academy O,
college cal take the professional OF
classical course, but the large per
centage of students cannot reach {
higher education. The high schoo
should be able to offer a thorough
training along the line of industry
and commerce, including bookkeep
Ing and stenography, wood and irol
working, agriculture and horti
culture, domestic science, practica
sewing and dress making. In short
an education and training that tn,
student can turn to practical use t,
assist he or she in the struggle o
life. The nation that gives thei
young men and women the mos
practical and useful education il
going to take the lead in the lin,
of commerce and industry.
Are we doing our best alon,
these lines?
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
- Oojsfui Mood.

The proprietor of Paris cafe no
hced that after he had refused to give
his pianist an increase Of salary the
number Of his customers dwindlcd
rapidly. 1t was only when all but
one diner had deserted him that h,
discovered that the pianist had beer
tnflicting ChOpin's Funeral Marclr
on the sudience nightly. The pianist
who was proceeded against in the la "
courts and was fined 80 francs. pleaded
that he played according to the mocd
he felt in after his request had beer
refused
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
No Novelty.

"A novel always ends with the mar.
riage."
(which Is proper There's nothing
novel about the subsequent hunt for n
fiat and IL cook and a job lot of furni
turc."-ruck.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
HAVE YOU SEEN OR HEARD OF
THIS MAN?

Any one knowing the whereabouts
of Sherman Donahew will confer a
favor to the undersigned by letting
her know at once. Last heard of
was brakeman working out of
Whitefish.
Miss Beatrice Bro,
1919 West Third St.,
Spokane, Wash.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
Helpino Him.

"Mr. Chairman" began the man who
Is unaccustomed to public speaking
"-er-I-er-I-er"-
WELL" interrupted the chairman
kindly. ito err Is Misunderstanding
ton Herald.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08
Ono In; T'other Out.

1T must be very nice" said the call,
er to the authors wife. Ito have your
husband ut home so much of the
ime."
YES" replied Mrs. Richard Darling
ION Spriggles. ut gives me chance
to 90 out. Wrappers Weekly.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-12-08

The play might have been the
thing in Shakespeare's time but
now it is the box-office receipts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
SUNFLOWER PHILOSOPHY.

The great argument in favor of get
ting married is that man will quit
going to see the girls and 90 to bed at
d decent hour at night.
OF course every one should knecl
when prayers are offered, but the
young folks haven't conviction and the
old folks are too stiff.
A man may not have done anything
wrong but that makes no difference.
His wife, to show that she is Kind and
Patient and Good, forgives his any
way.
When an old fashioned woman sends
notice to Il newspaper that She is sick
she explains: Il want my friends to
know why l am not at church."
No woman whose wedding ring is
loose on her finger loses an opportunity
to say with a sigh of reproach, Sec
how thin l have grown since I got
married.
q have observed" said a man today
that the woman who appears on the
ally the woman who has artificial
palms in her parlor.'
The women are very much shocked
because an AtcnlSOn woman whose
husband died three months ago was
heard laughing the other day. They
did not think she was The kind to for
get so soon.
Children are always more grateful to
mother than to father. True father
has to earn the living for the family,
but then mother has to coax it out of
him. And sitting down town behind
desk never seems to be as hard work
as coaXing money out of father.-At-
Crimson (Kan) Globe.