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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Iyey-StOne.

The editor of The COMMONWEALTH
acknowledges the receipt of an invi-
tation which reads as follows:
Mr., and Mrs. w. 0. Stone
invite you to be present at the mar
riage Of their daughter
Annie May
Mr.. Wavley Howard Ivey
on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oc-
tober nineteenth
nineteen hundred and ten
at two-thirty o'clock
Cedar Rock Baptist Church
Franklin County, North Carolina.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Merchants Association Elects Officers.

The Retail Merchants Association
met Friday evening and much en-
thusiasm was shown. It was decid-
ed to meet twice a month, beginning
the first Friday in October and meet
thereafter on each first and third
Friday evening.
New officers elected were as fol-
lows: President, R. L. Hardy; vice.
president, G. C. Weeks; secretary
and treasurer, Edwin B. Josey.
All members present are going to
enter into the work of the associa-
ton with zeal, and those who were
not present are expected to cooper
ate with their. presence and in car
rring forward the work OF the as
s9c;a K 4.
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LOCAL NEWS.
tens Gathered From the Town
and Country.

We are having fine weather fo1
housing crops.
Mr.. Charlie Steptoe is clerking fol
Pittman and Bishop.
We are pleased to report that Mr.
F. P. Shields has recovered from his
recent severe illness.
Rev. J. S. Wood will preach in the
Methodist church tonight Thursday
The, public cordially invited.
Our article last week on cleaning
up the town met with approval. We
hope our town authorities will get
busy.
Mr.. J. D. Ray has given up his
position with the N. B. Josey Co.,
and will 20 on the road selling gro
ceries.
The Board of Education met in
regular quartley session Monday.
All members of the board were pres
ent. Only routine business was pass
ed upon.
While at Halifax Monday we were
pleased to see Mr.. E. L. Travis walk
ing about in his yard. He is getting
along very nicely now and this will
be pleasing news to his friends.
The county commissioners were in
regular session at Halifax Monday.
Part of the tax collectors gave their
bonds and received the tax books.
No other buiness of public notice
was transacted
The attention of our readers is
called to the professional card of
Mr.. Elliott B. Clark. Mr.. Clark has
recently opened law office at Hall
fax and is ready for any business
that may be, intrusted in his hands.
The attention of the public is call
ed to the advertisement of J. D.
Stewart in this issue. Mr.. Stewart
is a hustler and says he is in the mar
ket to buy all the cotton seed, gin
cotton, sell or exchange hulls and
meal. He is going to pay the high
est price.
An appeciative audieance greeted
st Elmo" at the Madry opera house
Tuesday, night. All connected with
The play acted their parts we'll and
everybody left the house well pleas
I'd with the charming entertainment.
This Company truly has the only au-
;horized version of the great book.
Messrs. W. D. Leggett, F. P.
Balfour Dunn, and w. E.
Smith, of Scotland Neck, M. w.
Ransom, of Littleton, Zeno Moore,
# Whitakers, B. F. Shelton, of Hob
good, Jos. Early, Justus Everett,
=. J. Baker. of Palmyra, are among
he delegates appointed by Gov. w.
". Kitchin to attend the National
Farmers Convention, which meets
n Lincoln, Neb., Oct., 9th.
A jolly little farce comedy with
music entitled "The Music Hall |
1irl" is coming to the Madry opera
louse Wednesday night. The compa-
~ is composed Of selected players
veil known in metropolitan circles
nd who are always equal to the de-
hands of the roles and situations.
he net result of "The Music Hall
,irl'' is about two hours Of as crisp,
lean, wholesome and refreshing fun
IS anybody could desire.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Resolutions Of Respect.

Death has entered our circle and
taken from our midst one of our
faithful members, Mrs. 7. E. Aus
bon: therefore be it resolved,
/. That the Scotland Neck Chap
ter is deeply grieved at the loss of
this member.
2. That a copy of these resolu-
tons be sent to the family, entered
upon the minutes Of the Chapter
the published in the Scotland Neck
paper.
THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE,
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CHILDREN TEETHING.

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has been used
over fifty years by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, allays all PAIN
cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diar-
fnoea Sold by all Druggists in every part of
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twen-
tV-iIVe cents hottie 10-21-1V
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FOR SALE-FOUR WHITE OR
pington Cockrells from prize-win-
hing stock, $500 each. Three S. C.
Rhode Island Red Cockrels and three
$. C. Rhode Island Red Pullets, ped
fgreed stock, Pullets laying at five
months old, $3.50 each. Three white
Cockrels and four Pull
[lets, $500 each. All raised on the
|Phlo System. Mrs. ]. B. Edwards,
Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

FARM LANDS TO RENT.-WILL
lease for term of three years dwell
ing and other houses and cleared
land. except the land now occupied
by Andrew Savage, on the Ferrall
place near Scotland Neck, N. C.
Address offers to W. H. Milton, Ma
rlanna, Fla. 9-15-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

PINE TIMBER FOR SALE.
Of the pine timber eight inches in
diameter and above, on the Ferrall
place at Scotland Neck. N. c., is for
sale. Address offers t. W. Fl. Mil
ton. Mariana, Fla. 9-15-4t
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81 LOST-TUESDAY NIGHT BE-
tween Greenwood and Drug Store,
Gold Brooch set with Pearls and
Diamond, Initials GA. P. T." on
back. Return to this office and re-
cieve reward.
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A GROOM COTTAGE ON MAIN
street, occupied by Mr.. Malone,
large lot with stables, for sale. APP
ply to N. B. Josey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

ONE CAR LOAD COOK STOVES,
Ranges and Heaters. For prices
and quality see ours. Edwards &
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

ANYONE, ANYWHERE, CAN
start a mail order business at
home. No canvassing. Be your
own boss. Send for free booklet.
Tells how. Heacock, A5272, Lock
port. n Y
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q A FINE PAIR OF DARK BAY
horses for sale, cheap at $4,000.
IN. B. Josey.
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WANTED-SADDLE HORSE,
perfer combination, must be quiet,
BE ntle and a neat looking animal,
poo to 1000 lbs. Not over 9 years.
IA. B. c., care Of this Office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06

SPECIAL PRICES ON CAR LOAD
Furniture, Mattings, Druggets and
Rugs being placed on exhibition this
Peek. Edwards & Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
Special Announcements.

A FEW BARRELS IRISH POTA-
toes in good sound condition, left
Ia. $500 per Darrell. J. B. Hall.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-10-06
POSTED!

All the lands formerly owned by
The North Carolina Lumber Com
pany, against hunting. fishing, or
trespassing of any kind.
HALIFAX LAND Co.
S. F. Dunn, Agent.
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U. D. c. to Meet.

The u. D. C.. will meet in the Hall
of the Buck Kitchin Camp Thursday
evening, October 9Th, at a o'clock.
MRS. A. MCDOWELL,
LIST e-President.
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ONE TOP BUGGY AND HAIR
ness for sale at a bargain. Edwards
IL Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
BANK MEETINGS.
Huntsville Institutions Are In Fine
 Condition.

Huntsville, January 12-(Special)-The shareholders of the Huntsville Bank and Trust company held their annual meeting yesterday afternoon and elected the same directors for the ensuing year. The di- rectors elected officers as follows: s. J. Mayhew, president; J. D. Hutton and Lawrence Cooper, vice presidents; w. R. Hutton, cashier A. E. Mastin and Milton Merits, assistant cashiers.
 The shareholders of the First National elected J. E. Butler, prominent mer- chant and planter of New Hope, to their directory, and also made Miss Virginia K Hall, one of the few women bank d. rectors in the country. Two directors, Mai. William H. Echols and o. B. Patton, have died since the last annual meeting. The new list of directors now stands as follows: R. E. Spragins, Luke Matthews. J. E. Butler, s. s. Fletcher. c. F. Sugg. Jere Murphy and Miss V. K. Hall. R. E. spragins was reelected president, J. E. Butler, vice president; c. F. Sugg, cash fer, and John V. Matthews, assistant cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
BANK TO INCREASE
 CAPITAL STOCK

Gadsden, January 12-(Special.)-At the the Gadsden National bank, held yesten< day, 1t was decided to increase the capital stock of the Gadsden Loan and Trust company, which is a subsidiary corpora ton. The capital is now s25,00o, and this will probably be increased to s75Jooo. The making loans to those owning vacant property and who wish to improve 1t by building. It Is hoped in this way to provide some of the money needed to build houses that are demanded by the em- ployes of the Southern Iron and Steel company.
 Because of the unfavorable weather conditions the progress on the street work is correspondingly slow. The street car company is finding 1t impossible to keep full force at work in relaying it's tracks and the work is practically abandoned awaiting better weather. Labor Is scarce and therefore independent. and contract ors in all lines are having hard time to keep forces full and at work
 The early gardeners in this vicinity are already at work putting out cabbage. The truck industry promises to be lively one this year in the Queen City. and those engaged therein are making haste to have tho goods early.
 Judge J. w. Penn of the county pro bate court today announced himself for reelection Judge J. H. Lovetoy, whom Penn succeeded. Is also in the ya6a, and there promises to bs one or two other announcsmsnts. This will mako things lively in tho tryout for tho probable plum. as ali tho men who are going after 1t arc movers.
 Warrants were issued today for several Italians at La0arde who have been vfo- lating the prohibition laws. The men im- ported wtne and sold 1t to all corners claiming that 1t contained no alcohol. They may have been honest in their belief and statement, but chemical analysis proved otherwise, and the warrants are the result.
 It was discovered today that in the tax exemptions of the property of the South ern Stesl company and of tho Southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
DOCTORS MEET.
TalIadega County Society Holds An
 nual Session and Banquet.

Taliadega, January 12--(Special) )-The annual banquet of the Talladega County Medical society at the city hall was well attended and a pleasant affair. At o'clock last night the doctors sat down to grooming board, with Dr. J. w. Heacock as toastmaster. John 0. Will Hams of the home and MT. D. L. C.. Ward of the Reporter. City Judge O.. K. Miller and Probate Judge J. E. Camp were guests.
 The scheduled toasts for the occasion were: Auto Language When the Car Won't Co.," by pr. D. D. Cason; Present State of the Crusade Against Tubercu- losis," by pr. W. c. Harrison; 'aTo What Class of Liars Does the Paid Alienist Belong?" by Dr. J. D. Heacock; Man ners Attract; Merit Wins" by Dr. A. F. Tooie; "Celibacy Versus Matrimony, v by Dr. D. P. Dixon; ''The Family Phy- sician." by pr. L. M? winn; "Dead Dogs Around the State Capitol" by Dr. E- M. Mason; Specific Influences as Handled by the c. U. Specialists,' by Dr. W. D.. Burt; .sPlain Medical Ethics by Dr. O.. A. Hill. Dr. T. K. Mullins was elected county health physician
 Politics, so far as the local offices are concerned, is beginning to be bit in teresting. The candidates for sherin so far as learned are J. b. 1uWaros or Talladega, Colman Cornett of Sylacauga, MT. Loudemilk of Lincoln, Henry LAW son of Talladega. For the circuit clerk office the candidates are J. J. Pierce. the present incumbent. MT. M. G. Mo- Cargo and MT. Ben Gay. Messrs. J. O.. Burt and M N. Manning of Tarladega are candidates for the place of circuit solic- itor as is also Messrs Cornelius and Smith of Clay county. The municipal campaign has not opened as yet. but 1t will do so in few days as a mayor and i've aldermen are to be selected this year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

Steel and Iron company there is period of two years that is not covered by any action of the commissioners. and as a con sequence the company owes taxes to the ing to nearly s11.ooo. By some oversight the former collector receipted the com pany in full for the year 1908 with this tax unpaid and yet standing against the company on the books of the county. Just what action will be taken to straighten the matter out is not known. but as 1t was the intention of the county commissioners to exempt the property of the company during these two years 1t is probable that a satisfactory adjustment will be made without forcing the company to make payment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
A Doubtful Appointment.

New York, January 12.-The reap pointment by President Taft of John McNally as postmaster of Ossfngfng. N. r., last Thursday has developed the information that MT. McNally is under indictment for perjury in the criminal branch of tho United States circuit court. United States District Attorney Wise was not prepared today to say what effect the indictment would have on the validity of the appointment. Mo- Nally Is charged with swearing falsely to the naturalization papers of three Italian laborers. He pleaded not guilty and Is out on bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

Nearly every day the newspapers give sles to hair-splittins episodes of how soc fierce lady has harpooned a burglar up her hat pin or has caught a. simple u1ed though energetic male climbing in the second story of her home, where hy'boudoir Is located and has made him
 athe point of a pair of scissors sign
 p1ges of honesty and chastity" I re-
 mixed to a masculine friend of mine
 sft time ago whose pet hobby is the and faminine.
 Since 1t has become the fashion for
 then to be brave," he replied sar-
 6tically, Burglars are certainly hay
 fla very poor time of it.
 There was a time when burgling was
 an unprontable profession" was my
 ply. When wives locked their hus-
 nd's revolvcrs in the cedar chest and stened the fox terrier in the bath room
 that he would not be able to hear hat was going on in the house.
 'fPrecisely.'' said my masculine friend. Ind l am totally at a loss to explain
 S attitude of women nowadays unless, srhaps, their mannishness is due to the fitant suffragette or because athletics ay such an important part in the col Se curriculum, which puts bravery to le front and anything as feminine as lfnting distinctly in the background. Lpo the fox terrier is now allowed to. ,ttrol the house and yard and contribute W bark and growl to the other nocturnal fYehestrations of cat and dog society,"" TYou seem dislike it!' I declared. 1T do," he promptly averred. 'sThe bhdency is bad-bad. What, I say, is ,cman coming to, any way?''
 ''Her senses," I replied feebly but em- inatically.
 With a lot of scorn he said: 1"If my mother had heard a burglar In fer house she would have promptly ainted. At the first alarm she would rave swooned. Her timidity was such hat even if she heard the sound of match being lighted 1t immediately re- luced her to-
 "A pulp" I finished.
 "A state of coma" he replied not deign- ng to notice my suggestion. Tn those lays women were gently feminine crea- ures whom a mouse frightened and ,arsh word wounded. but nowadays the stio, unafraid-"
 'r'm afraid of . mouse, and so is near ' every other woman I know" meek y rejoindered.
 "Just stop and think of what wom- m do nowadays" he went on. They go ID in balloons, they shoot guns. they -ide astride. they drive their own auto mobiles. and act like a lot of silly tom poys."
 .'They are up-to-date women," quietly suggested.
 why, I've been to Coney Island and [ have seen nice, respectable women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
FOR MISS UNDERWOOD.

A pretty hospitality In honor of wis., iting girl was Mrs. John London's bridge party for Miss Beatrice Underwood, the guest of Miss Serena Kirkpatrick. While most informal it was charming in. ev- cry detail. There were about 20 guests notable among whom were Miss Under wood, Miss Serena Kirkpatrick, Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Mar 1orie Weatherly, Miss Florence Rogers, Miss Emee McCrossin, Miss Gamaliel Dixon. Miss Dda Biggars, Miss Emma Leedy, Mrs. Harold Samson, Mrs. Claude Hanley of Tipton, Ind, and others.
 There were several prizes: One, clus- ter of valley Niles and violets, was award ed to Miss Virginia Means. A picture was drawn as a consolation prize by Miss Serena Kirkpatrick, and the guest of honor prize was bag!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

two solos, the one by MT. Erin Farley and the other by Master Jack Cozine. Hearts and Flowers was softly played during the ceremony, MT. Al Goodman giving the violin obligato with MT. Percy Hughes at the organ.
 The ushers, MT. Paul H. Earle and Mir. D. L. Norment, led the bridal party. The bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth McCaa and Miss Sidney Hit. Both were charmingly gowned for the evening in white silk chiffon made over green and with girdles and slippers en suite Their bouquets were of white hyacinths with ferns.
 Mrs. Angus Macey Taylor, the brides cousin, was her matron of honor Mrs. Taylor was unusually lovely in her green robe. It was built of messaline in a soft green tint and garnitured with span gled gauge. She carried a sheaf bouquet of narcssus.
 Miss Bessie Oliver was her sisters maid of honor. Her gown was of white crepe de chine embellished with crystals and a coronet of brilliants was worn in her hair. Her bouquet was made of white roses.
 Miss Marjorie Henry Taylor, the little white robed flower girl, carried basket of rose petals which she scattered in the pathway of bride. Miss Oliver entered with her father, MT. J. D. Oliver. who gave her in marriage. Her bridal robe was built of satin duchesse with a court train of extreme length. Both the cor sage aDd skirt were embroidered and on the corsage was a tracery of seed pearls coronet of pearls caught the veil which hung In soft folds to the end of her gown and a quaint necklace fash toned of pearls in flower form, and an heirloom in her mothers family, with O pearl cluster which caught her bertha, were her other ornaments. The bridal bouquet was a cluster of bride roses with a shower of snowdrops, Miss Oliver s flower, suspended on narrow white nous seline ribbons Boutonnieres of the snow drops were worn by the groomsmen as well in compliment to her.
 MT. Baker and his best man, MT. Lewis Burruss, met the bride and her father at the altar where the ceremony was pro- nounced by the pastor of the church, Rev. Raimundo de Ovies Little Henry Dozier held the ring on a white satin pillow whose elaborate embroideries were the work of the groom's mother.
 At the close of the service the party left the church to the tones of Mendels- sohn's wedding march
 MT. and Mrs. Baker left last night for their bridal trip to the south. They go first to New Orleans and later will visit points in Florida They will make their home temporarily with Mrs. Bakers par ents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Oliver. MT. Baker is a young electrical engineer of Birmingham and has the esteem of busi- ness associates and large coterie of friends as well. Miss Oliver Is the eld- est daughter of MT. and Mrs. Oliver. She was educated in the public schools of the city and during her girlhood and young ladyhood has made many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
 The Avondale chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. F. B. Daniel.
 important meeting tomorrow morning at 10 80 o'clock at the club rooms in the Massey building. Election of officers will be held and the members are urged to attend.
 There will be a meeting of the Free Kindergarten association this morning at the Hillman hotel at 10 o'clock.
 Mrs. William A. Porter will entertain informally at bridge tomorrow afternoon at the Country club in compliment to her guest, Mrs. Webb, and Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Crawford's guest.
 The board of city missions will meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the par lors of the First Methodist church.
 Mrs. Brokaw will entertain Tuesday at . luncheon in compliment to Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Webb of Demopolis, two visiting matrons
 The first of a series of dances will be given by the Phoenix club this evening, beginning at s:30 o'clock.
 NOTES AND PERSONALS.
 Miss Mary Ware left this week for h.-.-.o..., .a where she will be the guest of friends during the coming two weeks.
 Miss Caroline Draper and Mrs. Scott Roberts of Anniston will be two attrac- tive visitors to Birmingham during car nival week. They will come to be guests of Mrs E. M Kilby, and will be among those in attendance at the Mardi Gras ball given at the Southern club the even ing of February 8.
 Mrs. William A. Porter has as her guest her sister, Mrs. J. c. Webb, Jr.. of Demopolis.
 Mrs McDaniel of Demopolis Is visiting her brother, Mr. Webb Crawford and Mrs. Crawford. MT. and Mrs. Bryce H. Kelley have named their little daughter Everette Lef- nngwell.
 Mrs. Victor Hanson is at homo after . visit to friends in Montgomery. Miss Ellette Cunningham and Miss An- nie Cunningham, after spending the holiday vacation at their home in Coro- | na, havo returned to their respective col~ lsges. h which thAg aso siaaAHing fhaH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13
Judge speake Draws Jury.

Huntsville, January 12-(Special. }-Judge Daniel w. Speake came up from De- catur yesterday and drew the juries for the February term of the circuit court which will be the first term held here using juries drawn under the new jury commission law. While here Judge epeaks incidentally announced to his friends that he would be candidate in the approaching election to succeed him self q judge of the Eighth Judicial dis tfict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

paSaeus o4 Q Ioudon nooplto4. Ie- 6eived httie benodt, and after . fort nights attendance was seen by . skin specaliat who told mo the complaint was pQoriasis. The irritation was not allayed at all. I persevered with the treatment aQd continued to attend the hospital for two months but was far
 Later the disease took moro serious form, affecting my neck and face es well as my hands and arms. My neck was covered and sometimes my eyes were 50 badly swollen that could scarcely see. Irritation is too mild word to describe my suffering; t Was excrucjatlng agony. iwas sent to doctor who gave me some ointmsnt, but 1t did me no good and is the end I lost my job. A friend in Lon don sent me some Cuticura Soap which sbftened my hands, made them fec! fresh ahd moro comfortable. obtatned some 0uticura Resolvent and Cutics1ra. Oint- Bsnt and was especially pleesed with tho Ointment which immediately auayed tho irritation and caused the sores to hbal steadily and surely. In three weeks n was. completely cured and there has Heen no return of the complaint. l am ab pleased with my cure that am dhxioua to tell othorp about 1t. Arthur Duncan, Utchard Hil!. Bridgend. South Wales, Jan. 16, 1o00."
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-13

winter, the latter to the Wesleyan col lege, Macon, Ga, and the former to the Chevy Chase college, Washington, D. c.
 Mrs. Robert Martin is visiting Mrs. T.. l.. Sharp and Mrs. B. H. Wilson in Nau- 700.
 Mrs Thomas Hefin has returned from a visit to her relatives in Uniontown.
 MT. and Mrs. D. T. Wilcox will leave in a short time for Havana, Cuba.