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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

Things have been happening in the
iron ore world during the past two
weeks with surprising rapidity.
First came the unofficial announcement
that the ". :. Steel company would
cancel its lease on the Hill ore lands
The rumor was later confirmed by
Judge Gary at New York
Next came the annou noement that
the two railroads in Minnesota con-
trolled by the Corporation would put
into effect rate of go cents per ton tor
hauling iron ore from both OF the Min.
nesota ranges. This means cut of
20-cents per ton. the present rate being
80 cents from the Mesaba range mines.
The other roads in Minnesota. the
500 and the Great Northern will un-
doubtedly have to meet the cut but the
Great Northern is protected until 1916
on all ore it's hauls under the contract
with the Steel Corporation. that cor
poration having contracted 10 pay
rate OF 80 cents pei ton on all ore
mined from the lands leased from Hill
The reduction OF the ore rate puts
the Mesaba range in better position TO
force out the old range ores that cost
more 10 mine. The rate OH ore from
Crystal Falls 90 Escanaba is 40 cents
per ton. In the past the differential
OF 40 cents per ton in freight rates has
served 10 compensate for the lower
mining costs OF the Mesaba product
and kept the old range ores to the
front. The reduction of the differen-
tial to 20 cents will serve 10 lessen the
advantage OF the old range properties
very much The cancellation of the
Hill ore contract is looked upon by In.
dependents as u wise move for the Cor
poration as the royalty that the Cor
poration WAS obliged to pay each year
upon the ore which was 70 be mined
according to the terms OF the contract
was very steep and ran we'll into the
millions. In addition all the ore had
TO be shipped over the Great Northern
whereas the Corporation had it's own
roads working on a less tonnage as
result.
According to the terms of the con
tract the cancellation cannot take place
until 1915 80 that much ore will be
mined from the Hill properties within
the next three years.
The announcement is made that the
has increased its explora-
tory work on the Mesaba and IL ia
quite probable that an increase will be
had IN exploratory work on the old
ranges also ~ the position of the Cor
pora'ion for future ore supply Is not as
'ecuie with the Hill holdings cut OF.
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28
Court Term Postponed

The special term of the circuit court
for this county which was TO have been
held last week was again put off owing
to the inability of Judge Cooper TO get
here.
The court term WAS to have commen-
ced Tuesday and Clerk Wall kept sd
journing IL from day to day until Fri
day.when IL became apparent that the
Judge coulo not get here and an nd :
journment was taken to Nov. 8 when
the matters that were to have been
considered will come up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

Roger Jackson and Alex Dalpra have
very promising exploration on Lot 3.
sec. 4B-32. The shaft is sunk few
rods from Mr.. Dalpra's house and at a
depth. of about 90 feet the opening is
in mixed ora and jasper that-yields
an average analysis of 45 per cent iron.
The seams OF clean ore show very
desirable ore both in iron contents and
construction. The two men secured an
option on the property from the
ownere and intend TO sink the shaft
deeper and do some drifting. IL looks
very much IA II vein Of ore exists ON
the property.
Drill work continues in this vicinity
at abOut the same rate as during the
summer. The only drill gone out or
commission Is the one which the Bret
tnDg people have been operating on
Lot OF sec. 20. This drill has been
laid MP for the winter. the machinery
being stored upon the property with
the intention OF resuming next spring.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28
ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY
Prosecuting Attorney McDonough VIII Be A
Candidate For Second Term.

Prosecuting Attorney McDonough VIII Be
Candidate For Second Term.
Tne Diamond Drill is in receipt OF
the following letter from Martin s.
McDonough the present prosecutin Z
attorney OF this county.
October 90. 1911.
Thomas ConIin, Esq.
Crystal Falls. Michigan.
Dear Sir:
There are rumors circulating
throughout the county that | will not
be candidate for the Office OF Prose-
cutting Attorney OF Iron County for a
second term, and i take this occasion
ot correcting those ruinors by making
this early announcement that | will
again be candidate for the office
mentioned, in the next Primary, on
the Republican ticket. / believe that
my work as Prosecutor during my first
term Is OF sufficient merit to warrant
election for second term, but IL l am
mistaken in my belief. the voters will
have opportunity to correct me in tho
event that opposition enters the field
With kind regards remain.
Yours very truly,
M. $. McDonough.
Mr.. McDonoughs purpose in an
nouncing his candidacy at this time is
not for the purpose OF opening cam
paign but TO set at rest rumors that he
will not be In the field for second
term.
Mr. McDoDough was chosen prosecu-
tor at the last election and has had but
one term in the office. He feels that
the usual courtesy that has been sp-
parent in other cases of giving the in
cumbent of the Office for the first time
a second term should rule. providing
that the work of the office has been up
to the standard. Mr.. McDonough's e
work in the Office of prosecuting attor-
ney mas beer as good as that of any
one who has held the office and there is
no reason why no should not be accord.
cd the usual courtesy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28
FELLlNTo TEST PIT
Reported That Bates Man Drove Into one
I Near The chicagon Mine.

Reports from the Chicagon mine say
that sad accident happened ont there
during the week. one man falling into
test pit and losing his life.
The names OF the parties cannot be-
ascertained at the present time but the
story is that three men were driving
along road leading off from the
county road. They got off the well
beaten path in the dark and drove
right into an unprotected test pit.
Two of the men escaped but the third
man was killed by the fall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

Mrs. JOSIAH Brooks returned Thurs
day from a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Erickson. at Gladstone.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

The Relief Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Sradden next wednes.
day. New officers will be elected alec
a 10 cents lunch wH be- served.
President.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

Continued on Page 4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-10-28

ThS-e will b. services in the Swedish
Lutheian church next Sunday at 10 80
a. N. iind 7 90 p. M.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
GlenVieW Items.
pan,y

Glenview, N. c., March 13.-Rev.
G. w. May filled his regular appoint
ment at Hickory Chapel last Satur-
day and Sunday.
We are enjoying fine weather. l.
seems like spring has come to stay.
Vegetation is taking on new life.
A good many Of our people are
transplanting Southern grown cab
bage plants. but they look mighty
blue.
1t seemed like we were called to
experience a snow blizzard last
Tuesday, commencing at about 1:3O
o'clock o. m. for Is or 20 minutes
the largest snow flakes fell here we
we have ever seen. They were
as large as mans hand and fell so
thick and fast the storm was blind
ing. It covered the ground rapidly
not withstanding it was not frozen.
The public school gave a very nice
entertainment here Friday.
If reports are true there will be
very few sweet potato paintings in
this community this season.
The residence Of Mr.. w. D. Knight
came near being destroyed by fire a
few days ago, when a small child, 3
years old, dropped broom in the
fire and attempting to get it out set
fire to mantle scarf which ignited
a bottle OF kerosene oil on the
mantle. Mr.. Knight and his wife
were out at the time but hearing
the child scream arrived in time to
save the house and child. No damage
was done.
Rev. Mr.. Harris will preach at
Central Cross next Sunday 10Th inst.
A good many of our people went
to Whitakers Sunday to hear F. F.
Cook discuss the Goth and 21st verses
of the 3rd chapter of the Acts of
the Apostles. "And he shall send
Jesus Christ which before was
preached unto you whom the heaven
must receive until the times of re-
stitution of all things which God
hath spoken by the mouth of all his
holy Prophets since the world began.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Miss Annie JoSey Entertains.

The Sunbeams of the Baptist
church were very charmingly enter
tanned OH last Friday evening at Mr..
N. B. Josey's by Miss Annie Josey.
The little Sunbeams met there at
4 o'clock p. M, and had one of the
most enjoyable times of the season.
They played several different plays,
then were taken to the dining room
and were served with ice cream and
cake to the enjoyment of all present.
At Z o'clock the larger Sunbeams
met at the same place. After hay
ing music by Mr.. John Josey and
several different games were played,
we were ushered into the dining
room where we all enjoyed one Of
the most delicious suppers Of ice
cream and cake that we have had the
pleasure Of partaking in a long time.
About 10 o'clock we very reluct-
antly returned to our homes, wish
ing Miss Annie all the joys that can
be afforded any one and many more
happy entertaining days.
e ALICE BRAXTON, President.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Ir0qu0ls German Club.

Thursday night. the 9th, the
Iroquois German Club held it's third
annual meeting The dances during
the two years Of the Clubs existence
have all been decided successes, and
the Club has added greatly to the
social life of the town. 1t is the
earnest desire Of the members to
uphold the we'll earned reputation
the Club enjoys, and to that end
they are planning several dances for
the coming season. The first of the
series will take place Tuesday. April
the 25th, in Madry's Hall.
The method of running the Club
has been changed, and during this
year it will be governed by a d.
rectorate consisting of the President,
Secetary and Treasurer, Ball Mana
ger and two members elected by the
Club. This directorate is composed
of Henry T. Clark, president, L. L.
Cherry, secetary and treasurer, w
H. Kitchin, Ball Manager, Sam
Hoffman and w. H. Mcdowell.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
The School Board.

The recent legislature made some
radical changes in the board of trus-
tees of the Scotland Neck graded
school. The act of 1908 appointing
five additional trustees was repealed
and the act of 1903 was amended.
With these changes the following
trustees were removed: J. P. Flu
trell; R. L. Hardy, N. B. Josey. G..
S. White, D. M. Prince, B. F. Til
lery and R. M. Johnson. The board
is now constituted as follows: F.. E.
billiard, J. A. Kitchin. G. Hoffman,
Stuart Smith, C. L. Mcdowell, H. l.
Clark, Wilson Allsbrook, A. L. Pur-
rington. There seems to be right
much dissatisfaction at the removal
of the trustees without any special
reason for so doing. We hope moth.
ing has been done but that will work
out for the good of the school.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
NO REASON FOR DOUBT.
A Statement of Facts Backed
= by a Strong Guarantee.

We guarantee complete relief to
all sufferers from constipation. In
every case where we fail we will
supply the medicine free.
Rexall Orderlies are gentle, eff
fective, dependable and safe bowel
regulator, strengthened and tonic.
They re-establish natures functions
in q quiet, easy way. They do not
cause any inconvenience, gripping or
nausea. They are pleasant to take
and work so easily that they may be
taken by any one at any time. They
thoroughly tone up the whole sys-
tenn to healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable
and ideal for the use Of children,
old folks and delicate persoos. We
cannot too highly recommend them
to all sufferers from any form of
constipation and its attendant evils.
Two sizes, 1Oc. and Csc. Remember
you can, obtain Rexall Remedies in
this community only at our store
The Rexall Store. E. T. Whitehead
Company
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Lassiter.Perry.

Mrs. Susie Lassiter has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of
her daughter, Opha Pearl, to Mr..
William w. Perry, the ceremony
having taken place on Tuesday.
March Z. Mrs. Perry is the daugh-
ter of the late Wallace A. Lassiter.
of Suffolk, and has resided for over
a year in Norfolk, where she has
many friends. Mr.. Perry is con-
nected with the United States Wire
less Telegraph Company. having
charge of the Norfolk station. The
young couple will make their home
for the present with the brides
mother, 525 Twenty-ninth street,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mr.. Perry is a son of Mrs. w. F.
Butterworth. Of Scotland Neck, and
has many friends here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
CataFrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. It was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years and is regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best tcnics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials free. T.
J. Cheney & Company. Proprietors,
Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16

The Coming, Going and Whereabouts Of Gus
People and Other Folks.

Prof. L. R. Mills went to Wake
Forest Monday.
Mr.. Albion Dunn, of Greenville,
was here Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcdowell return
ed from Norfolk, Va, Sunday.
Mr.. w. H. Josey returned from
Raleigh Tuesday, where he went on
business.
Messrs. Ashby w. Dunn and R. l..
Joyner made a visit to Ahoskie one
day last week.
Mr.. S. T. Thorne, Jr., of Airlie,
one Of our county commissioners,
was here Friday.
Miss Hattie Leggett is visiting
her brother, Mr.. w. D. Leggett, in
Tarboro this week.
Miss Eva Lee Station has returned
home after visit to relatives and
friends at Rocky Mount.
Miss Bessie Dickens has returned
from Greenville, where she had been
visiting for several days.
Mr.. S. F. Dunn and DR.. H. I.
Clrrk spent Thursday and Friday of
last week in Norfolk, Va.
Mr.. Joe Braswell and daughter,
Miss Margaret, of Whitakers. are
visiting Mrs. L. R. Mills, Jr.
Congressman Claude Kitchin spent
several days at home last week, re-
turning to Washington Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.. Dickens have
returned to their home in Norfolk,
after visiting Mr.. N. G. Dickens.
Miss Olivia Berry returned to her
home at Ayden Monday after visit
to her sister, Mrs. C. F. Burroughs.
Solicitor and Mrs. r. G. Allsbrook,
of Tarboro, were here Thursday and
Friday on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. B.
l. Allsbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Kitchin are at
home from Raleigh where Mr..
Kitchin was q. member of the Senate
from Halifax county.
Mr.. C. F. Burroughs went to
Everetts Sunday evening to see his
father, Mr.. J. B. Burroughs, who
has not been very we'll the past few
weeks.
Mr.. A. B. Hill was called to Will
son Saturday to attend the funeral
and burial of Mr.. Basil CAN'T Muse,
who died at Soranac Lake, N. Y,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Timberlake,
and Mrs. F. w. Justice have return
ed to their homes in Louisburg after
a pleasant visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyler B. Wheeler.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Graded School Honor Roll For Feb.
rudry.

First Grade-Mabel Blythe, James
Bowers and Luther Mills.
First Grade, Advanced Section
Louise Allsbrook, Gertie Mcdowell,
Emily Ware, Frances White and
Ernestine Wommack.
Second Grade-Frank Futrell,
Mary Josey and Geraldine Moore.
Third Grade collie Moore.
Fourth Grade-Alice Hardy, Ruby
Wright.
Fifth Grade-Lucy Bracy.
Sixth Grade Estelle Hancock.
Eighth Grade-Kate Tillery.
Ninth Grafe-Katie Bell Gertie
Davenport.
Music Department-Mary Shields,
Mary Tillery. Virginia Tillery.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Public Sale.

North Carolina Halifax County
On account of failure to meet calls
to the amount of 40 per cent. Of the
capital stock, of a par value Of 500
per share, l will, on Friday, the Goth
day of March, 1911, at 2 o'clocd p.
M, in front Of The Bank Of Hob
good, sell to the highest bidder for
cash the following shares in the
Hobgood Real Estate and Improve
ment Company. to-wit:
One share belonging to H. W. Cat
ling on which there is due $3.50.
One share belonging to the heirs
of Mrs. Sue Burnett on which there
is due $4,000.
One share belonging to J. H. Eth
eridge on which is due $4,000.
One share belonging to T. IL Bur-
nette on which is due $4,000.
One share belonging to r. G. Pitt
on which is due $4,000.
One. share belonging to S. 7. Hy-
man on which is due $500.
L. w. LEGGETT,
Sec. and Treas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
E0f Raymond Taylor.

. afternoon, March, 5th
entered the home of Mr..
John Taylor, and took
Nj oldest son. Raymond
tht little boy about Il
IND was the sunshine Of
nd a favorite, among his
e will be greatly missed
y, Sunday school, and in
nifty. His illness was not
all that loving hands
/ him was done, but of
He could not stay with us
:. But weep not dear
Eyour precious one, but
bw in humble submission
ther in heaven. May the
mfort you that you have
heaven Reckoning you to
Higher. And may God
md keep your hearts from
may again in the future
own dear child in that
land above. The inter-
in the cemetery near
Monday afternoon. Elder
e officiating. His grave
ID with beautiful flowers.
A FRIEND.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
LOCAL NEWS.
Items Gathered From the Town
and Country.

The wedding bells will ring soon.
Our banks have statements in this
issue.
Mr.. Merchant, how about that
Spring announcement?
The walls of the Madry store are
up to the beginning Of the second
story.
Mr.. j. S. Whitaker, aged 80, died
at his home few miles from Enfield
on Thursday of last week.
Mr.. T. F. Whitley will move to
the residence on Church street re-
Gently vacated by Mr.. A. Fender.
Mr.. D. D. Bryan died suddenly in
Enfield Friday afternoon, 3rd inst.
Mr.. Bryan was about II years old
and was we'll known to many of our
readers.
Mr.. A. Fender, who has worked
for Mr.. w. A. Brantley the past
several years, left last week with his
family for Whltakers where he will
engage in business for himself.
We understand snipe hunting is
getting to be popular sport among
some Of our young men. A crowd
was out Saturday night, but they
were not successful in capturing
any birds.
Court at Halifax Monday. 1t is a
two weeks term. The first four
days will be devoted to the trial Of
the criminal docket after which the
civil docket will be taken up. The
calendar appears in another column.
Mr.. Neusom A. Riddick has been
carrying lame foo: the past few
days as result of kick from a
horse. Mr.. Rlddick is getting about
on crutches now, but hopes soon to
resume his work as travelling sales
man.
We invite the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of the
Grand Auction Sale of lots at Hob
good on Friday, March oath. This
will be a big day for our neighbor
town. Look up the advertisement
in another column.
Thad Morgan, who cut Irene Wat
kins, was arrested at Ahoskie Friday
and brought back to Scotland Neck
where he was given a hearing before
Mayor A. C. Livermon and bound
over to court under $3.50 bond,
which was soon raised and Morgan
was given his liberty. We under
stand that Morgan and the Watkins
woman were married Monday night.
The Cameron Range Company
will give another great cooking
demonstration at the store of the
Hardy Hardware Company, begin
ming On Monday March 9th and
continue through the week. An ex-
pert lady demonstration will be pres
ent and give lectures on cooking.
Free lunch will be served to all who
visit the store. The ladies of the
town and country are most cordially
invited to attend this demonstration.
The revival services commenced at
the Methodist church last Sunday will
continue through the coming Sun
day. The congregations have been
small so far on account of the In
clemency of the weather. Two ser
mons are held each day-at $3.50 in the
afternoon and 7;3O at night. The pas
tor, Rev. ]. A. Daley, is doing the
preaching, and his sermons are of a
very high order. With good wealth
er from now on it is hoped that
there will be better congregations.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Make Your Room New.

Mantels, Chairs, Wood Work, and
small rooms, can be quickly painted
by any one with small can of our
Home Finish Domestic Paint in all
colors-15 to Is cents.
Makes all interior woodwork
bright as new.
Get it from Hardy Hardware Com
OanV
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
Basket Party.

|e will be a Basket Party held
bchool house at Mullen's Cross
|on Friday night, March Oath,
! benefit of the school. The
are requested to attend. And
Earnestly desired that every
lady who attends, will bring
Ter a basket.
FANNIE S. JOINER, Teacher.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
" Family at Every Season.

$year needs one or more Of
JUS Watkins Remedies, Ex-
pices, Toilet Articles. Soaps,
IS, etc. Over 1000, Gus
re now enjoying the bene-
led by 1000 travelling sale
very part Of the United
BID Canada. Just now we
energetic reliable young
bell our products to the peo-
Halifax county.-Address.
FR. Watkins Company, 113
'ay Street, Baltimore Mary
Established 1868. Capital over
DO. Plant contains 10 acres
ace.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
PUBLIC SALE.

My residence on Main street, eight
rooms. bath room, electric lights
Lot 100 x 400. If not sold privately
will sell at public auction Saturday,
March 18TH, 1911. Cash preferred
but satisfactory terms may be ar
ranged. My stable property is also
for sale on reasonable terms.
D. M. PRINCE.
Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16

PROOF CAB
. Thoroughbred Jersey
Ia Charleston Wakefield
hts from 1000 to 10000
housand. Over 10000
Iousand f. 0. b. Green
Prompt shipments and
guaranteed. Address,
!. Greenvilie, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
nth TO MOTHER And CHILD.

US SOOTHING SYRUP has been
.TY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
their CIIILDRI WHILE
9Th PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
GIII->D, SOFTENS the GUNS,
NJ CURES WIND COLIC, and
kdy f1r DIAEREC.A. 1t is alb
SIS. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
ki:iT syrup" AID take no other
Eve ccut.s a bette.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
announcements.

$EED-I HAVE 400
np,ins Cotton Seed for
Its per bushel. John
land Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16

County of Halifax )''
l, J. Harper Alexander, Jr., cashier
Of the ahove-named bank, do solemniy
swear that the above statement is true
to the best OF my knowledge and belief.
J. HARPER ALEXANDER, JR., Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
this 18th day Of March, 1911.
TYLER e. WHEELER.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest: r. II. Johnson,
Frank P. Shields, Directors
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16

ESECOND H A ND
nap. Write for prices.
8 Company, Richmond,
4 l-12-1OC
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-03-16
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE SCOTLAND NElk BANK,

At Scotland Neck, N. c., at the close
of business March 7, 1911.
RESOURCES.