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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
WadfOrd'S X Reads Items.

Wadford's X Roads, Nash Co. May
29th.-We regret to say that there is
right much sickness in the neighbor-
hood. Mr.. Caesar Wadford is al
most confined in bed suffering from
chills.
Little Ollie Minshew is again on
the sick list.
All of Mr.. J. w. Bakers children
have whooping cough and it is serv-
ing some Of them real bad.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Wadford
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with relatives down below Battle
boro, N. C.
We regret to say that Mrs. ]. D.
johnson is in very bad health again.
She is not able to be out of bed but
just a little while at time.
The Salem ball team lost their first
game of ball for this season last Sa-
turday. They played Hiliardston.
The score was 5 to 0 in favor Of
Hilliardston.
The crops through here seem to be
suffering right much for the want OF
rain. 1t hasn't rained any here tc
amount to any thing for about &C
days. 1t is getting very dry and
dusty.
Owing to the dry season we are
having some of our tobacco planters
have planted their tobacco land in
cotton as they could not get season
to set out their tobacco. Some OF
them are still waiting for the rain
but you can rest assured that they
are getting blue.
Mr.. w. S. Minshew gave kind of
stag" picnic and ice cream supper
at his house last Saturday night
Mr.. Jim Woodruff and J. H. Wad-
ford acting as chiefs in the cooking
department arranged every thing
very nicely. Supper was served
about 1870 p. m. and all that were
present reported a very nice time.
About two weeks ago there was
two little bugs found on Mr.. D. ]
Wadford's farm which after close
inspection and examination we be.
lieve have proved to be the trouble.
some pest of cotton boil wevil
None of us around here has ever
seen boil wevil SO we can't say fol-
sure that these are boil wevils. We
hope they are not.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
DEATH OF Mr.. RUFUS Il. SHAW.
An AGED Halifax County Citizen Dies 10
TarbOrO.

Halifax, N. c., May 3O.-Ihe pass
ing away of Mr.. Rufus H. Shaw at
Tarboro last week "Wednesday, May
24th) at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. S. R. Alley, has left vacant a
place that will never more be filled:
Mr.. Shaw was 76 years Of age, and
up to the time he was stricken his
health YVES good and he babe fair to
live many years.
While attending church he was
stricken with something like paraly-
sis. but soon rallied, then going into
congestion of the brain. Medical
skill was exerted in his behalf, and
there seemed to be indication that
his life would be saved, as he was
hopeful and contending that there
was not much the matter.
Mr.. Shaw was gentleman OF the
old school; courteous, kind, conser-
vative in thought and act, and there
was perhaps few men in Halifax
county that had more friends than
he. For So years of his life he served
as an official Of the M. E. Church,
of which he was a staunch, true
member, and not many men loved
the church and sought the welfare
of Zion as he did. Always, and
everywhere he stood courageously
for the best things, both in politics
and religion, and the consistency
which marked his long life has been
benediction to all the communities
in which he has lived.
Mr.. Shaw followed the Confeder-
ate flag, remaining true to it's colors
during the terrible conflict Of the
civil war; and if he ever tried to
shirk duty as he recognized it, we
have no record of it.
For a greater part Of his life he
| lived in Halifax county. About ten
years ago he moved from his country
home five miles south of this place
to Weldon, casting his lot with the
good people of that town.
For number of years he has been
coming to Halifax town and every
body here were his friend, and we
do not remember ever to have heard
one single individual say ought
against him in any way. What a
tribute is this, that all men speak
we'll of him.
This humble writer since his COM
| ing to the county has known the
deceased, and for his strong charac-
ter, and earnest and commendable
christian manhood, wishes to pay
this tribute to his memory, and to
incorporate some of the attributes
that we feel he possessed.
His wife several years ago prece-
coded him to "the great beyond. "
There are left seven sons and daugh-
tiers that are an honor to the COM
munities in which they reside; they
are: Mr.. w. T. Shaw, of Weldon,
! manager of the cotton mill industry
of that place; Mr.. Ira G.. Shaw, of
this place, rural route man on route
1, and said to be one of the best in
the state; Mr.. Frank Shaw, of En-
field, young business man; Misses
Margaret and Pattie Shaw, of Wei
don; and Mrs. S. R. Alley, and Mrs.
E. L. Hollingsworth, Of Tarboro.
The remains were placed to rest
the day after his death at Tarboro
in the presence of large gathering
of friends that loved and honored
him in life, and who feel now that
they have one friend less.
w. F. COPPEDGE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
GlenYieW Items.

Glenview, N. c., May 29.-The
weather is exceedingly dry and we
all would be glad to see a good rain,
many. seed that have been planted
have not terminated therefore un-
even stands were secured.
The Fleming children that have
been confined with typhoid fever do
not improve.
Mrs. A. M. Bloomer, who has
been so very i'll, is improving.
Mrs. George Griffith, of Buffalo,
N. Y, is here on account of the i'll
mes Of her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. M.
Bloomer.
The lightning struck a tree in the
yard of Mr.. A. M. Bloomer that did
some slight damages last Friday D.
m. 1t came near killing two ne
groes, a milk COW and mule.
Rev. J. w. Frank, Of Battleboro,
got somewhat busy the 3rd, Sunday
in this month. He came up to Cen.
trail Cross and filled his regular ap-
pointment there preached a sermon
on mothers day." administered
the Lords Supper, and then drove
to the home Of Mr.. J. A. Whitley
and there in few very appropriate
words paved the last tribute Of re-
spect to Mrs. J. A. Whitley that
passed away that morning. He Their
drove to the home of Mr.. J. E.
Ayers, Jr.. where he was met by
Mr.. Jessie Harrit and Miss Rosa E.
Ayers, of TIA, this county, he spoke
the solemn words that made then
man and wife, after a delicious din.
ner and other refreshments were
served he drove to Salem, Mash
county and preached at 3 o'clock p
m. he then drove to Battleboro and
preached again at eight o'clock.
Mr. w. D. Knight is on the sicl
list.
Mr.. J. A. Viverette, of Battlebore
was here Sunday to see his brothers
Messrs. S. S. and G.. G. Viverette.
Wheat is being badly damaged b,
the continued drouth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
Wins Eiahi Enl Life.

It was long and bloody battle for
life that was waged by James B.
Mershon, Of Newark, N. j., of which
he writes,a 'I had lost much blood
from hemorrhages, and was very
weak and rundown. For eight
months was unable to work. Death
seemed close at my heels, when be-
gan, three weeks ago, to use DR..
Kings New Discovery. But it has
helped me greatly. 1t is doing all
that you claim" For weak, sore
lungs, obstinate coughs, stubborn
colds, hoarseness, la grippe, asthma,
hay-fever or any throat or lung
trouble its supreme. Soc & $1.OO.
Trial bottle free, Guaranteed by E.
T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
Chinese Laundry!

l 40 all kinds of Laundry. such as
collars. Cuffs, Clothing, etc. Salts
Iact'on given every customer Nv
Laundry is located in the TilIerv
pudding near Madry's warehouse
Give me trial.
d., VIII be ready for business Mon.
JUNG XII,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
EXCURSION
To Jacksonville and TaniFt' !"
via Atlantic CCdSi liW'

On Tuesday, June 9Th, the "A. 4 /.
Coast Line will sell round Y.
cts from Scotland Meek 70 "A ,.,,
vile, Fla, at $S.50, and TO i 81.
5000. limited returning taSt
Neck not later than nlldl's
Tuesday, June Is, 1911. ~.
Extra sleeping ears ana y
sufficient to acconmGda'e =
sengers will be placed on u .so n.
everything will be done ~ g.,+le
agement Of the Atlantic Oo%
to make this a lirst-cla e. tA $, ~
Proportionate rates T'. : Nd
from other points IN Fiteil',"
Carolina and South Caro.iI", ,,n.
For tickets, pullman aee,' r...s
tons and schedules see i tIli &C
agents or address I. {. y ~ 'C,st
eral Passenger Agent. q W. sr "
Passenger Traffic Manage
mington, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
WE ARE LATE.

We are late in sending out The
Commonwealth this week on account
of a break down with our press. In
order to get it repaired it was ne
cessary to take the broken part to
Richmond and have a new piece
moulded. Under the circumstances
we are thankful to be able to send
out the paper even late.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
A Lifetime Trouble.

Ingram, Texas.-"Ever since Ibe-
came woman" writes Mrs. E. M.
Evans, of this place, Il suffered
from womanly trouble. Last fall it
got so bad had to stay IN bed for
nearly a week every month. Since
taking Cardui l feel better than l
have for years. You can rely on
Cardui. Prepared especially for
women, it relieves womanly pain by
acting on the cause, and builds up
womanly strength where it is most
needed. Purely vegetable. Mild,
but certain in action. Try it. At
your druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
Old New Furniture.

Worn out chairs and furniture are
made like new, at cost of about 20
cents with one coat of L. & M. Var
nish Stain.
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, etc.,
colors.
Directions on each can.
Get it from Hardy Hardware Com
pany.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01

The fellow who is working only
for the salary he expects does not
earn what he gets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-06-01
Special Excursion
TO
Jacksonville and Tampa, 7
June 6, 1911,
VIA
SEABCARD AIR Line H

Seaboard is the shortest
Florida and offers the CgicA&
most convenient service. y
Tickets on sale for al ,falns !.
9th, good returning en- any y.
within seven days.
Special train leaves HaTIet Y.
Of June 9th, with high Back = 7.
Vestibule Coaches and Pl-,
Sleeping Cars.
Do not fail to take aIyaGU
this low rate and visit the L-i+
Flowers.
For further information T,..
ing rates and Pullman raa'e n
call on your agent or wright 7"
dersigned.
II. S. LIZARD, y. + r; n
Raleigh, n
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
It Is Good To Be A South
eTneT.

We people in America are indeed
the favored of the gods-and none
more So than those of us who live
in the South. There is indeed much
to suggest the idea that here in
the South, with our rich natural
resources, kindly climate, democrat
ideas, the absence from us of a
fashion-mad, idlerich class Of de-
Generates, our old faShioned-ideaS
of morality, and our growing free
dom from the enervating effects
of intemperence and idleness, we
shall grow leaders who will not on
ly make the South great but win
leadership in the Nation at large.
And in bringing about the results
upon no class does So much depend
as upon those next to the soil
Clarence Poe, in Raleigh IN. CO.
Progressive Farmer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
Gospel Meetings at Central
Christian Church.

The gospel meetings will be con-
tinued during the week. The sub
jects will be as follows:
Tuesday, The Eternals.'
Wednesday-"The Great Kalei-
doscopic Way"
Profit and Loss"
Friday-"If a Man Die, Shall He
Live Again?"
Saturday," Solving the Greatest
Life Problem"
Lords Day, April 18th, 10:45 am.
The Divine Trilogy." an Easter
thought.
$50 y. m.-"The Drawing Of the
Christ" a sermon for children of all
ages, Illustrated with theimagnet.
7:45 p. m.-"The Restoration of
the Church.
The best music as usual. Only
once a stranger here.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
Tax Receivers Rounds.

For the purpose of receiving state
and county tax returns for the year
1911, | will be at the County Court
House during the two weeks of
court, Monday April 3rd until the
adjournment of court the second
week.
Monday, April 17-Ashton.
Tuesday, April 16-Dixon's Mill.
Wednesday, April 19-Bowen's Mill
Thursday, April 2O-Vaughn Prect.
Friday, April 21-Williamsons Mill
| will be at the above named
places between the hours of 9 a. m.
and 8 p. m.
After this round | will be at the
county court house between 9 and
3 o'clock, where | will be glad to
receive the returns of those tax
payers who find it convenient to call
Sincerely,
j. B. F. Dixon,
T. R. Ben Hill County.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11

Is an art that especially appeals
to women of culture, not only
because of the pleasure derived di-
rectly from its pursuit, but also
because Of its place in the beautlfy-
inc of the home. And, besides being
a cultural art, it may be applied in
profitable ways. 1t is good anti
dote both for nervousness and ennui,
tending to mental poise and refined
judgment, while combining pleasure
and employment.
The growing demand for decorated
china and for teachers Of keramic
art offers exceptional opportunities
to women who fit themselves for,
and apply themselves to, this work
The National Keramic Art Cor
respondence School, Washington D.
c., announces a method by which
this pleasant and profitable art may
be successfully learned at the home
of students through a series of
lessons by mail, with criticisms OF
actual work submitted, and i,4divid-
ual instruction accompanying.
The expense is nominal compared
with that usually incurred in going
to the cities to take direct lessons,
and the instruction given is more
thorough and complete, including
not only the usual directions, but
also careful instruction in the prin-
ciples underlying the art, which are
not usually explained by teachers
All instructors of the school are
experienced masters of the art.
Earnest students who will work
at the art can earn more than their
tuition expenses while learning.
Send &c stamp for information to
Anna B. Sloane, 1920 Nineteenth
Street, Northwest, Washington, D. c.
Special inducement to those who
enroll before May I, 1911
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
FIRST M. E. CHURCH

At the First M. E. Church there
will be services each night this
week except Saturday night, begin
ming at 7:45. The purpose of the
services is to bring more clearly to
the minds of Christians the events
most closely connected with the
passion of Christ; to intensity
Christian devotion, and make it a
time of decision for any who have
never sought Christ, The subjects
for the week are:
acknowledgements, Parable, and
Prophecy.
Wednesday," The Shadow OF
The Cross"
Thursday" The Passover and
The Lords Supper"
Friday-"Calvary.'
On next Sabbath morning Cast
er Sunday DR.. K. II. Robb OF AT
lanta will preach and administer
the Sacrament. In the evening the
entire service will be given to an
exceptionally fine Easter Cantata to
be rendered by the choir.
The general public, especially
| strangers, will find cordial wei
come at all services.
E. J. HAMMOND, Pastor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
Locked Up and Charged
With kidnapping His Bride

j. A. Sykes, erstwhile an insur-
ance agent of this city, but now a
resident of Waycross, was locked UP
in the county jail last night on a
charge of kidnapping preferred by
NJ. D. Holt, of this city.
Before leaving Fitzgerald for Way
cross some time ago, young Sykes
was sutton for the hand Of Miss
Lucy Holt, a beautiful young miss
Of Il summers, whose parents ob-
jected to her receiving serious at
tentions from any young man.
Sykes was forbidden to call ON her,
and the lovers parted, voWing, of
course, eternal fidelity, and all the
other VOWS that usually attend such
partings.
This time the fidelity VOWS held
good. Young Sykes came up from
Waycross Saturday and procured a
license, stating that the girl was
of proper age. Sunday he went up
with Miss Holt to Mrs. Wilcoxs
Boarding house on Grant St. and
asked Mrs. Wilcox to phone for a
minister to marry him and Miss
Holt. At First Mrs. Wilcox refused
but when shown the marriage Ii
cense she relented She was girl
once herself and is still young and
handsome.
She phoned for the Rev. Ham
mond, who came at once. He had
his doubts about the propriety Of
the ceremony, but the girl assured
him that she would be Is the next
day. He then married them
After the ceremony, about 3
o'clock in the afternoon, the bride
returned to the home Of her parents
where she she remained until just
before train time yesterday, when
she met her husband at the depot.
The pair took the easthbound
train and went to Douglas, where
they were met by a friend of the
groom, who took them out to his
farm near Douglas.
In the meantime the Holt family
cot busy. A warrant for kidnap-
ping was sworn out, and armed with
this the girls brother and a deputy
sheriff secured an automobile and
followed the fleeing couple. The
brother and deputy by some means
knew whittier the couple had gone,
and about midnight arrested them
in the farm house near Douglas.
Taking the couple into the ma
chine, a record run was made to the
Ben Hill county Jail, where Sykes
was locked up.
The bride refused to 60 home
with her brother, saying she pre-
ferred to remain near her unfortu-
nate husband. The jailer's wife took
her in and cared for her until morn
ing, when she went to the home of
Mrs. A. C. Stevens.
The groom was still in Jail at noon
today.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
AVOID HARSH DRUGS.
Many Cathartics Tend to Cause Injury
to the Bowels.

Many Cathartics Tend to Cause Injury
to the Bowels.
If you are subject to constipation,
you should avoid strong drugs and ca
thartics. They only give temporary
relief and their reaction is harmful
and sometimes more annoying than
constipation. They in no way effect
cure and their tendency is to weaken
the already weak organs with which
they come in contact.
We honestly believe that we have
the best constipation treatment ever
devised. Our faith in it is so strong
that we sell it on the positive guaran-
tee that it shall not cost the user
cent if it does not give entire satisfac-
ton and completely remedy constips-
ton. This preparation is called ReXall
Orderlies. These are prompt, soothing
and most effective in action. They are
made Of a recent chemical discovery.
Their principal ingredient is odorless,
tasteless and colorless. Combined with
other well known ingredients, long es-
tablished for their usefulness in the
treatment of constipation, it forms a
tablet which is eaten just like candy.
They may be taken at any time, either
day or night, without fear of their
causing any inconvenience whatever.
They do not grippe, purge nor cause
nausea. They act without causing any
pain or excessive looseness of the bow
els. They are ideal for children, weak.
delicate persons and aged people as
well as for the most hearty person.
They come in two size packages, II
tablets 10 cents, Sc tablets 25 cents.
Remember you can obtain them
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
Denmark Drug Company.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
Notice..

The public is again asked to see
that all the rubbish about the prem
ises is gathered and BURNED as
far as possible and that what can
not be burned is placed in the alley
convenient for the city teams. On
account Of there being so many who
have not cleaned up their premises
the city teams will not start for
another week.
DR.. L. S. OSBORNE,
Health Officer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
FTEsN

For tender face and neck after
shaving, for pimples, black heads,
dandruff or any skin or sclap disease
use ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP.
ZEMO is guaranteed to relieve
all soreness and itching. The soap
is part of the treatment,-best for
all toilet purposes.
Sold by druggists everywhere and
in FITZGERALD by Peacock Pharmacy
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
LOCALS

EsMrs. Wheelright is visiting
Mrs. Holtzend0rf.
Mrs. R. H Murray of Bowens
Mill was in the city today.
Thomas W. Stokes made a bust
ness trip to Nichols today.
Mrs. Clayton Jay will leave to-
morrow for avisit to parents in Val
dosta.
The BAPTIST Sunbeams will meet
at the Blue-Gray Park Sunday p. m.
at 4 p. IN.
Miss Nora Richards, of Atlanta,
is the attractive guest of Miss lSla
Green on S. Main street.
All sorts of type writer ribbons
and the best sort of carbon paper
at the Enterprise office.
Mrs B. F. Holtzendorf is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Holtzendorf while
in route to Douglas.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Bush were
called to the bedside of the latters
mother at Oglethorpe yesterday.
Mrs. E. A. Russell and little son,
Ralf, left this morning for Leesburg,
Fla, where they will spend some
time with relative
If it's a typewriter ribbon you
need, phone the Enterprise, or come
and select it. We have a nice as
sortment. Best grades only.
Misses Pauline Mcleod and Edna
Mitchell, of Cedar Creek, and Miss
.nSallie Wooten, Of Frank, were the
quests of Mrs. 7. j. Luke, on S...Grant
ASt. Saturday and Sunday.
Note the advertisement Of the
Owls excursion to Brunswick next
Sunday. If you want any further
information, see Mr.. j. S. Coin or
Chief Wilkerson of the Fire Depart
ment.
, On account of W. L. Watson
being taken down with the fever,
they have taken the necessary pre-
caution of removing the cattle to
the farm of Mr.. Swaaringer, where
the dairy business will still be
carried on. 1t has been turned
over to very competent hands and
will remain so until Mr.. Watson's
complete recovery. Patrons OF this
dairy need have no fear whatever.
The Progressive Farmer is said
to be, by the best judges, by far,
the best farm Journal published
in the South. That is the reason
we have selected it to club with
the Enterprise in an effort to get it
before the farmers of this county.
We believe it is worth ten times
the cost of both papers to any
farmer who has the slightest pride
in his business.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
AChord- Hancock.

A quiet wedding took place in the
First Methodist Church last Satur-
day afternoon, the contracting par
ties being Miss Leila Achord and
Mr.. G. L. Hancock, both residents of
this city. Rev. E. j. Hammond
performed the ceremony, and there
were no attendants.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11
$500 Reward.

l will pay $500 for sufficient
evidence to convict the party or
parties who lined or dynamited
the fish pond on my property at
Minnie Mill. All information will
be treated confdentially.
C. A. HoLTzENDoRF.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-04-11

Turn the waste places
into beauty spots, make
vegetable gardens Of the
vacant lots.