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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
Some Local Items.

The crops are good.
The Graded School opens Monday,
Sept. 9Th.
How about that next order for job
work. We can give you good ma
terial and job that will please you.
Mr.. Lester L. Cherry has accepted
position with the Planters and
Commercial bank and is now passing
out the cash instead of shaving peo-
pie. We wish him we'll in his new
position.
Regular monthly preaching service
was held at Kehukee Saturday and
Sunday. Elder w. B. Strickland,
and Elder Trent, travelling preach
err from Virginia, preached Sunday
morning. A large crowd was pres
ent.
The third quarterly conference for
the Scotland Neck Methodist Epis-
copal Church will be held Friday
night. Presiding Elder J. E. Under
wood, will preach at 8:15 o'clock and
hold conference after the sermon.
Mr.. Underwood will also preach
Sunday night. The public is invited
to attend both services.
Prof. J. B. Aiken has had printed
and is circulating a small pamphlet
about the Scotland Neck graded
school. The booklet gives the fac
ulty, the course of study, rates of
tuition to out Of town students and
other things Of interest about the
school. If you have not received one
of these booklets Mr.. Aiken would
be pleased to place one in your
hands.
Mrs. Fannie E. Ausbon, wife Of
Mr.. T. E. Ausbon, living near Hob
good, died Saturday evening, after
a short illness. The funeral service
was conducted by Elder w. B. Strick-
land at the home Of her husband Sun
day evening and the remains was
laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery
Sunday evening. The COMMON
WEALTH extends sympathy to the
aged husband in his bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
LADY Wanted eor j jntF0 eemz

n]ete Fall line Of beautiful wool
suitings, wash fabrics, fancy waist
mos silks, hdkfs., petticoats, etc.
In to date N. Y. City Patterns.
Finest line on the market. Dealing
direct with the mills you will find
o,1r nrices low. If others can make
$40 90 to $4,000 weekly you can also:
Samples, full instructions in neat
sample case, shipped express pre-
n r No money required. Exclu-
s;ve territory. Write for partlcu,,
lars Be first to apply. Standard
Dress Goods Company, Dept. 5OO,
Rinqhamton, N. Y.
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Mr.. Weeks will Furnish the Dinner

Messrs. w. L. and John M. Sher-
rod own three very fine farms near
Whitakers. The Pittman farm pre-
sided over by Mr.. R. II. Weeks, the
Pippen by Mr.. S. M. Ellinor and the
Parker by Mr.. Benjamin Smith.
Ia the early spring these three farm
ers agreed that the one showing the
best crop should give big barbe-
cue.
On the 9Th, of Aug. Messrs. W. 1.
Braswell and E. K. Newell were
selected as judges and after going
over the three crops carefully,
awarded Mr.. Weeks the best crop
and therefore he is to furnish the
barbecue and big dinner. While
Mr.. Weeks was awarded the dinner
for the best crop yet the other two
have very fine crops.
1t will be our pleasure to publish
the yields of these three farms if we
are furnished with the information
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
Beware OF GiDtmentS for CdtaFfh thai
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering 1t
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do IS
ten fold to the good you can possibly
deprive from them. Halls Catarrah
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sue you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all Druggists. 70. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills fer constr
nation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25

AN INTELLIGENT PERSON
may earn 500 monthly correspond
ing for newspapers. NJ canvassing.
Send for particulars. Press Syndi-
cate. B5373. LOckpOrt, N. Y.
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Death of Mr.. |. VinSOn.

Mr.. L. Vinson, mayor of Littleton,
and principal owner and manager OF
the Littleton Hosiery Mills. died at
his home in that town Saturday
morning, after long illness of ty-
phoid fever.
Mr.. Vinson was well-knOWn
throughout Halifax County and had
many friends that will be grieved to
to hear of his death.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
HALIFAX SUPERIOR COURT.
Judge FurgersOn Presiding. Gases
Disposed Of First Two Days.

The August term Of Halifax
County Superior Court convened at
the County seat Monday. Judge G..
L. Furgerson, of Waynesville, is
presiding, and Solicitor J. H. Kerr,
of Warrenton, prosecuting on be-
half Of the State. The other court
officers were in their places and ready
for business.
The grand jury was drawn as fol-
lows: B. M. Pugh, Wiley Briley, j.
H. Pope, John w. Shearin, w.
N. Riggan, L. A. Daniel, w. N.
Alexander, J. B. Burgess, ]. R. Lilies,
N. A. Brown, Jno. F. Turner, P. A.
Spruill, R. A. Carlisle, Julian Pendle-
ton, S. w. Leggett, w. H. Josey,
Ike Newsom, R. w. Brewer. B. M.
Pugh was appointed foreman.
Judge Furgerson then proceeded to
deliver his charge to the grand jury
and it was considered by those who
heard it as very able one.
The criminal docket is rather large
and it will likely take all the week to
get through with it. A calender
has been set for the civil cases and
these will be taken up after the COM
pletion of the criminal docket.
The following cases were disposed
of Monday and Tuesday and judg-
ments rendered:
State VS.. Frank Lancaster, larce-
ny, submission; pay a fine Of $500
and cost.
State VS.. Jas. Marrow, selling
liquor; verdict Of not guilty.
State VS.. Reuben Fleming, forge
ry, entered a plea of submission; de-
PENDANT required to give bond for
his appearance at court for twelve
months.
State VS.. Chas. Evans, larceny,
pleads guilty; sent to roads for six
months.
State VS.. Jas. Manning, assault,
pleads guilty; pay a fine Of $40 and
cost.
State VS.. Henry Faulcon, assault,
pleads guilty; ordered to pay fine
of $40 and cost.
State VS.. Robert Coley, abandon
ment, pleads guilty; judgment sus-
pended upon payment of cost.
State VS.. Bruce Arlington and
Sumner Bell, affray, jury trial; YER
dict of guilty as to both; each pay a
fine of S. and half the cost.
State VS.. ]. w. Gardner; the de-
PENDANT came into court and plead
guilty as to resisting an officer, as
sault and battery, and carrying con-
cealed weapons. After hearing evil
dence for the State the defendant
was required to pay fine of S25
and cost.
OUdCo VS.. IOIl1 IeOOkS, ldI CSuy, Wei :
dict not guilty.
State VS.. John Wilkins, jury trial,
verdict Of guilty; judgment eight
months on the roads.
State VS.. B. A. Wall and T. G
Griffin, affray; both parties submit
and judgment suspended upon pay
ment of cost.
State VS.. Eddie Henderson, larce-
ny; defendant pleads guilty and sent
to roads for eight months.
State VS.. Frank Thompson, larce-
ny; defendant pleads guilty, and II
months on roads.
State VS.. Rosa Bottom, larceny jury
trial, verdict of guilty; judgment
six months on the roads.
State VS.. Waddy Scott, resisting
officer, jury trial, verdict of guilty;
judgment IL months on the roads.
State VS.. Sue Covington, charged
with murder, was continued to the
povt form Of cOl1rt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
r. A. RIFF,

Scotland Neck, N. G.
Ewes examined FREE. Broken
lenses matched and frames repaired.
All glasses strictly cash.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25

Gov. K itchin has named a large
deIegatio n to go as delegates from
North Carolina to the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Convention, to
be in session in Providence, r. L.,
Aug. 31st, to September 3rd. The
delegates from Halifax County are
as follows: Congressman Claude
Kitchin, Scotland Neck, J. w.
SIedge, Weldon and J. G.. Hardy,
Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25

ONE CAR LOAD PITTSBURG
Perfect Wire Fence to arrive this
week. All sizes, and the best prices
vet offered. Edwards & Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Coming, Going and Whereabouts of Our
People and Other Folks.

People and Other Folks.
Mr.. l.. r. Mills, Jr., spent Sunday
with his family at Whitakers.
Miss Pattie Vaughan has returned
from a visit to relatives at Norfolk,
| Va.
Miss Irene Whitehead is visiting
relatives at Roanoke Rapids this
week.
Mr.. Lance Everett was at home
from Roanoke Ropids Friday and
Saturday.
Miss Mary T. johnson, of Tar
boro, is visiting at the home Of Mr..
J. P. Ware.
Mrs. J. ]. White, of Richmond,
Va, is visiting relatives and friends
in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Weeks, Of
Fayetteville, spent Sunday with Mr..
G. C. Weeks.
Prof. L. R. Mill returned Monday
from Wake Forest where he has been
for some weeks.
Mr.. James PAUL Fenner has
returned to his home at Raleigh af-
ter pleasant visit to relatives here.
Miss Emma Vaughan, of Whit
akers. spent Saturday and Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. w. T. Waugh
an.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bane re-
turned last Tuesday from a visit to
their brothers, in Enfield and Tar
boro.
Miss Mag Savage left Saturday
for Warrenton where she will spend
some weeks with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. B. c.. Hanna and little grand
children, of Newport News, are here
visiting the family Of Mr. Steward
Medford.
Misses Dora Allsbrook and Nellie
Register have returned home from a
visit to relatives and friends in Nor
folk, Va.
Miss Helen Lamb, of Henderson,
who has been visiting friends here
left Monday for Hamilton to visit for
several days.
Mrs. R. G.. Lassiter returned to
her home at Roanoke Rapids Satur-
day after visit to her sister, Mrs.
E. T. Whitehead.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Manning re-
turned home Monday, after several
days visit to Norfolk, Berkeley and
Newport News, Va.
Mr.. T. w. Fenner, of Raleigh, was
! here several days last week looking
after private business and to vote in
the primary Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Bane and Miss
! Mary Levin, of Enfield spent Sunday
and Monday here with the family of
Mr.. Steward Medford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steward Medford re-
turned last week from Speeds, after
spending a few days with their
daughter, Mrs. John Lucas.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. House and
daughter, Miss Estelle, have return
ed home after an extended visit to
their daughter in Tennessee.
Misses Agnes Hyman, of Balti-
more, Emile Hyman, of Hobgood
and Pattie Spruill, Of New Bern,
visited Miss Annie Cherry last week.
Miss Mittye Ayers left Monday
for Norfolk. From there she will
visit Baltimore before entering upon
her duties as head milliner at Aulan-
der.
Mr.. Richard c.. Allsbrook, Of Tar
boro, was here Sunday to see his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. l. Allsbrook
His friends are always glad to See
him.
Prof. Jesse B. Aiken, the new
ly elected Superintendent Of the
Scotland Neck graded school, and
his family arrived Saturday and are
keeping house in the superintendent
home on the school grounds. We
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25

ANYONE, ANYWHERE, CAN
start mail order business at
home. No canvassing. Be your
own boss. Send for free booklet.
Tells how. Heacock, A5272, Lock
port, n. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
CHILDREN TEETHING.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
over fly years by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with perfect success 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums alays all pam
cures wind collie and is the best remedy Tor dlar.
rh9ea. Sold by all Druggists in every part OF
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. WlnsoW' s
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Iwen-
tv-ive cents a bottle 1O-Zl-1V
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25

CARLOAD OF COOK STOVES
Hardy Hardware Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-08-25
Special Announcements.

WE WILL HAVE THE CELE-
brated Walk-Over Shoes in stock
September 1st. Don't forget the
Walk-Over is the best. Edwards &
Company.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
LITTLE DAISY IS MAKING
 GOOD SHOWING
(From Sundays Daily.)

J. ]. Fisher, general manager of the United Verde Extension Mining company, operating the Little Daisy mine at Jerome, returned to the city yesterday for an inspection of the work on that property, which he says is progressing satisfactorily. Mir. Fisher made the important statement that his enterprise had been favorably considered in financial eenters in Bos- ton, and a statement issued from a Security house gave the information that funds were available for the years work outlined
 The receipt of this good news is a favorable indication of the merited rating of the property, and likewise an endorsement of the management. Important determinations may be ex- peeted from this property and when the plans are carried out that are now outlined.
 Every indication in conditions pre- valllng at the present depth supports the high rating of the possibilities to be expected in the near future, and lying as the mine does as the closest one in that field to the United Verde, this regard must have great weight in justifying the expenditure of any cap ital that may be necessary. Mir. Fisher made the statement that the work may be necessary. NIT. Fisher made the statement that the work of will be prosecuted vigor, ously in the future.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
SECTION PROGRESSIVE.
From Fridays Oaiiy)


 Sam FOran, the pillar of the Me Cabe section, while in the city yes terday from the mining field, stated that considerable activity was to be seen are various camps, and many in- vestors coming to look over the min ing possibilities, with a view to in- vesting. At the Triangle, the regen- erating of that property was under headway, with T. D. MarmOnt as the superintendent. The old works will be unwatered and the ground exploited to depth Generally the outlook was better than in recent and the stimulating effect of the blowing in of the Humboldt smelt- CT was a main factor for the renewed energy prevailing.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
SCHOOL FIRE DRILL
 MAKES NEW RECORD
CFrom Fridays Dailv.)

(frOm fTluaN $ DallN.)
 Desiring to test the efficiency of the fire drill at the Washington pub lie school, and to prove the praetie- ability of that system without any intimation being given beforehand, Messrs. A. W. Robinson, M B. Hazel tine and II. D. Ross, members of the board of school trustees, yesterday went to the big building and, quietly entering, sounded the fire alarm.
 Not one of the teachers or pupils had any advance information of the test. As soon as the gong was sound- ed, the perfect discipline of months of training was exemplifed. Quick as a flash, all were on their feet, and marching in perfect order.
 Forty seconds after the alarm was sounded, every room of the ten was empty, and four hundred little peo- pie were out of range of any fire that might be prevailing in the big building. The demonstration was i'm mensely pleasing to the school trus- tees, as there was no iostling, nor crowding, nor showing among the pu- pills.
 Prof. W. D. Baker, the superintend- ent of the city schools, who was in his office at the time, was also taken unawares, and he too, came out hur- riedly to the lobby to assume general command.
 About one week ago a mock alarm was given, and the one of yesterday was believed to be genuine, but the time employed yesterday in emptying the building was less than that of last week.
 One of the rules of the school re- quires the teacher to remain until the room has been emptied, and to direct the formation of the fire line in the exit of the enclosure. This was carried out splendidly, yesterday, and every teacher came out of the room last.
 Another excellent feature adopted is to keep the larger boys in each room nearest the door, to open it in case of fire, so that no confusion may prevail. When one or more of the regular boys are not on hand, another is selected for this purpose from some other portion.
 It is the purpose of the trustees to have these drills regularly, and profit by the sad experience of recent disasters in the country, at many points, where human life has been wantonly sacrificed through the ab- senee of an efficient fire drill.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
INSANE GOAT MAN.
From Wednesdav's DaiIY.l

Telephone advices to the sheriff s office yesterday evening requested that an officer be sent to Kirkland to convey Oscar Rush, a goat man Of the Placeritas section, to this city, owing to the latter becoming violently insane. He was taken from the range in that condition by his father, c. Rush, and a MT. Orr. Considerable trouble was had by these men in handling him, and after hard trip they reached Kirkland in a worn out condition. Their patient was strong and uncomfortable, and it is feared he will not last long. Deputy Sheriff Cook went to Kirkland last night to bring the unfortunate to the city. Rush was formerly a railway mail clerk on the s. F., P. 6 P. and had recently gone into the goat raising business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
VULTURE MINE SHOW
 ING BIG ORE BODY

Recently news reached Phoenix of the marvellous strike made in the Vul- ture mine, and subsequent informa- tion is to the effect that the strike is much greater and more far-reach- ing in its results than was even con- templated at that date, says the Phoe- nix Democrat.
 A. R. Mckay, superintendent and general manager of the property, is an experienced, competent man, and is not giving out much information, but parties who are familiar with the situation say that the Vulture within the next twelve months, will be the leading gold producer in Arizona.
 The new 2O-stamp mill now being erected at the mine is what is known as Nilsson mill. It has double the capacity of the ordinary stamp mill of the same number of stamps.
 F. X. O'Brien, near Wickenburg, is operating a 10-stamp Nilsson mill, and the results obtained are wonderful. The Vulture is now showing a very large area of high-grade gold ore, much of it running up to $500 per ton. The new mill will crush 100 tons of ore daily, and it will be ready for operation within sixty days.
 The business of the Vulture will all come to Phoenix and when the mill is in operation the volume o1 business will be immense With the horticultural, agricultural and min eral resources of this county it looks as though Maricopa county will soon an era of prosperity such as the people here have never con
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09

beck, Mrs. Leslie B. Larimer. Mrs. H. NJ. Maus, Mrs. F. O. Smith. Mrs. c. A. Peter, Mrs Herbert c. Shot, well, Mrs. C. E. Yount, Mrs. Thomas G. Norris, Mrs. J. V. Baldwin, Mrs. Edward H. Knight and Mrs. Eugene Cadwalder Smith.
 Mrs. LeRoy Anderson was lunch con hostess on Saturday, entertaining a few friends most ebarmingly. The table was prettily decorated with vel low nareissus,. around, which were seated Mrs. John Mason Ross, Miss May, Mrs, Paul Burks, Mrs. J. V. Baldwin, and Miss Theresa Frederieks. Miss Helen Piper. has returned home from Phoenix, where she has spent the last few days, receiving treatment for. AF her eyes,
 ..--'.!- i.-'
 As 3 delightful surprise to his many friends in Prescott came the announce ment of the engagement of Lieuten- ant Charles L. Sampson and Miss Helen Dodge of Salt. Lake City, Utah. Miss Dodge is. the daughter of MT. Frank L. Dodge of, Salt Lake City. Lieutenant Sampson was stationed at Whipple Barracks, for two months, with. detachment of the 18th Infan- try, U. s. A. The wedding will oc- eur in Los Angeles, Cal, in March.
 The many friends of Major Henry Kirby will be delighted to hear of his gradual recovery from his ope-- ation little over week ago.
 Heartiest congratulations are being conveyed to the household of MT. and Mrs. George c. West since the ar rival of a wee, small daughter, on Tuesday.
 Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Shotwell have eft for their home in Detroit. Mich, lfter a pleasant visit in Prescott, he guests of their son and daughter n-law, MT. and Mrs. Herbert c. Shot well. MT. and Mrs. T. F. Shotwen are returning home after several months trip around the world.
 Miss May of San Francisco is wis ting in Prescott, as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. John Mason Ross. Miss May is en route to Europe, where she will spend the summer.
 Lieutenant Walter E. Gunster has 'eturned home after a three weeks -isit at his home at Scranton. Pa. where he was called by the death of lis father.
 Miss Emily Wilson left Monday for Ter home in GilrOy, Cal, after q pleas mt visit in Prescott as the guest of Irs. Ed Block.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
DIRT IS FLYING.
From Thursday's oaily,


 Sines & Rockmarl1, who secured the contract for building the wagon road from Pine Flat to Mayer, are working or the highway with a force of eighteen men and several teams. Half a mile of the grade is finished and a connecting half mile on the divide above Wolf Creek is being worked. This is the most difficult part of the route. The New Cumberland Mining company has completed its portion of the road, and it is now open. Mir Sines is in charge of the work, and started from the Pnie Flat end. He is making a fine road bed, is the report.
Weekly journal-miner., 1910-03-09
OLD SHAFT WILL
 BE DRAINED SPEEDILY
(From Sundays Daily.)

(From Sundays Daily.)
 Reports from the Chaparral section
 convey the important information
 that the Mount Elliott Mining and
 Milling company is extending it's sphere of mining work on the group,
 and has started operations on the
 old and famed Tieonderoga claim.
 The unwatering of the old shaft,
 that is down about 200 feet, is under
 headway. and after it is drained an examination of the conditions below will be made, in order to make de- terminations for future exploitation This syndicate continues development, however, under the most favorabi showing, on the Dividend, which lies parallel to the Tieonderoga, and dis tant about 1000 feet.
 On the Dividend sinking is pro- gressing rapidly, and when the 700 foot level is established, it is the pur- pose to erosscuu to the Tieonderoga vein, which. when reached, will bring the two systems into one of the most noteworthy mineral combinations in the county in gold mining By this erosscut a depth of 300 feet wIIi be shown on the Tieonderoga, and will be a material and potent factor in establishing both Assures, linking them in a chain that will be para mount in consideration in the future handling of the enterprise.
 Whenever the old Ticonderoga is mentioned in mining circles of this county, the day of long ago is viv- idly revived in this field. It was there that the first gold excitement in quartz mining was heralded, and its yield was so bountiful that it came into that prominence that is still l stored in memory as the biggest | [" free" proposition the county has ever known, and to this day its heavy output has never been equalled ! in tonnage values.
 Under the primitive operation of an arastra, its ores netted handsome sums and several of the original loeators acquired small fortunes. In handling this mine the work was performed below by a few men, while on the surface others were stationed to guard against attacks from the Apaches.
 These and other expensive matters and as is customary with Ill of the big mines that are seen to- lay in this and other sections of the vest, internal dissentions arose and with that unfortunate condition pre- -ailing, the property went into liti- ,ation and was closed down.
 The reopening of the ground on he principle advanced by the Mount Elliott people, is significant of the 'alue entertained for the property, md which is based on what has been accomplished in years gone by. h. dependent of what the company has accomplished in mine work to the present. time, the Ticonderoga system s generally weighed by the mining clement of this section as meriting he disposition of any sum necessary h O exploit it's hidden wealth. The purpose of the Mount Elliott syndi- ate is to go down and get its values ut, and in which they are to be en-