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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15
WAS FATTEST TOWN MARSHAL.
Sam Harris of Texas Village Tipa
the Scales at 40
Pounds.

Farmersville, Tex.-Sam Harris, of
this place, who held the record for six
years of being the largest town mar
shall in the United States, has retired
from that office. He weighs 40
pounds. His weight was no handicap
to him in performing the duties of
police officer, but he got tired of the
job and is now ready to take other en-
plowment. In the meanwhile he is
devoting his time to swapping horses.
He is thirty Eight years old and is still
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15

may nave a nights pleasure by defacing natures
work with cheap tinsel and candles After that
what would have been the forest of the future is
discarded forever, beyond the power of man to
restore and the work of nature for years to re-
place.
The bulk of the trees now come from Canada
More than 100000 are used annually in Phadel-
phia alone. New York Chicago Baltimore and
q hundred towns between them use three times
that number every year.
In the wild hills of the Canadian provinces the
trees are still plentiful. But it is only a ques-
ton of a few years time with the increased de-
mand for them, when their price will No
attempt is made apparently, to rejuvenate the for
ests.
In a few scattered places throughout the
try, it is true two men have started
cries in Christmas trees. Intelligent planting and
cutting within three generations may make them
useful patches from which to CLEAN hardy trees
But elsewhere, in spite of the talk of conserva
ton which we hear SO much about nowadays the
trees are stripped ruthlessly from the hills and
valleys and no attempt is made by the greedy
marketer to replace them
This has resulted in the present dearth of the
much-desired spruce trees. Vermont already
charges additional stumpage of five cents, upon
trees which are shipped out of the state
Let us consider the Christmas tree situation in
Philadelphia. Each year more than 1000 fat
freight cars, loaded with the trees, which are
piled in double tiers reach the city The capacity
of the fiat car averages 300 trees.
Therefore, approximately 100000 trees are used
In Philadelphia annually. Sentimentaty apart
this is an enormous waste of material when it
is recalled that the trees serve no economic pur
pose, and the majority of them furnish fuel for
bonfres on vacant lots two weeks after the hol
iday
1t is an expensive proposition considered in any
light. First comes the cost of sending into
regions where the trees grow They are experts
They are able to size up the marketable value of
a patch of woods after a days tramp through
them. Then comes the cost of cutting, stump
age hauling and shipping to destination. After
that it is mainly a matter for the retail Dealers
who buy trees either they stand in the for
ests at the freight yards in the cities to which
they consigned.
The small dealer must make his profit. He
lacks on extra price which the consumer must
pay. Then comes the expense Of decorating the
greenwood with tinsel and gstening ornaments
This costs a little fortune in itself Finally it
is usual to pay the ashman to cart the tree away.
after the holidays
1t has been estimated that from first to last from
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15
Question for Question.

II shall discharge our butler" said
Mr.. CumroX.
whats the trouble?"
'He doesn't show me proper defer
ence. When I am paying man lib
orally, I consider it his duty to laugh
at my jokes"
"And won't he?"
81 don't think he can. He's an Eng
lish butler. When in a spirit Of gem
tie and condescending badinage l said
to him, Hawkins, can you tell me
which came first, the chicken or the
egg?" he said, which did you order
first, sir?'"
The only female in the world who
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15

The only female in the world who
has no kick coming is the mermaid.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15
Hoods
SarsapariiIa

Cures all blood humors, all
eruptions, clears the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-12-15

ILL the children In
1926 have Christmas
trees? This question
is being asked by
thousands of people
throug bout the
United States. Indi-
cations point to the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

We invite the special attention of
all our readers to the four column
article on the front page of The
Commonwealth this week about the
fight to be made in Halifax County
against the hookworm. Read the
article and then tell your neighbors
and everybody else you see about
what it says. This is rare oppor-
tunlty for every man, woman and
child in this section to be treated
absolutely free for the hookworm
disease. It is said that nearly one
half the people. both old and young
have hookwoorm. This being true
it is our duty to take advantage of
this great opportunity and come to
the dispensary that will be held in
Scotlacd Neck July 9th, August the
3rd, 10th, and 18th, at the opera
house. Remember the dates.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

Dawsons, July love were glad
to see Mr.. E. E. Stallings, of Enfield,
at church Sunday.
We are glad to know that Mr..
Ben Partin has recovered from chills
and fever.
The young and old people around
here gathered at the church on July
4th, at 8 p. M, and gave a free ice
cream and lemonade supper. 1t was
a success and all seemed to enjoy
themselves well.
Mr.. Tom H. DeBerry, who holds
a position in the Richmond (Va.)
Cedar Works, spent a few days
at home recently with his parents.
His brother, Mr.. Archie DeBerry re-
turned to Richmond with him.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. J.
Lawrence has recovered from his
sickness.
The crops are looking we'll through
this section although it is very dry.
The gardens around here are a fail
ure.
The union meeting will commence
here on Friday, July 18th, and hold
three days. 1t is expected that there
will be very large attendance and
good time.
We notice the crop of spring
chickens are very small in this
neighborhood.
The farmers union is talking OF
having very large Farmers Union
dinner in the near future and no
doubt but what we all will have a
swell time.
Mr.. Will Partin visited his brother,
Mr.. S. ]. Partin. He says he saw
fine crops down there atMr. AIRING
ton Kitchin's farm.
L. E.. DEBERRY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

We like the way Charlotte celebra-
ted the 18th of July, The people Of
that city came together on that dav
and voted an ss5O,0OO of bonds for
public improvements. In writing
about how this money will be spent
The Charlotte Chronicle says
The word may be pass to the on :
side world that Charlotte viii! soon
have newly equipped waterworks
plant, with an abundant and unfail-
ing supply; that its graded school
facilities, already the best in the
st ate. will be greatly enlarged; that
it will have the best paved streets of
any town in North Carolina; that
its auditorium will be perpetuated
and the equipment of the elegant
library improved; that it's suburbs
will be put into shape to accommo-
date the rapidly expanding popula.
ton of the city-in other words it
means that Charlotte has been pro-
vided with the money to put itself
in shape to. accommodate the new
enterprises, new industries and new
people that have been knocking at
its DOORS"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
A. c. l. Cashier Caught.

Richmond, Va, July 6.-Louis l..
Gregory, the defaulting cashier of
the Atlantic Coast Line railway, ar
rived here yesterday. in charge of
Detective Mcmahon. from Denver,
COL, where he was arrested some
ten days ago on information from
the police department here. He was
met at the station by a few personal
friends and a brother only, and was
at once taken to Jail to await trial
on the charge of grand larceny. He
has already been indicted. His short
age is said to exceed $25, 900. Half
of the reward of 81 900, offered by
the company that bonded him for his
apprehension will be claimed, it is
understood, by the Denver police de-
partment. Gregory disappeared
from Richmond May 20, after leav-
a note suggesting that he had
drowned himself in the James river.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
A Plea for Stock.
r. The Commonwealth:

Editor The Commonwealth:
Please allow me space to say
word in behalf of work stock during
this hot weather. Many persons
who have the control and oversight
of teams and stock generally co not
give them the proper care during
the heated term. To say nothing OF
the humane spirit, it pays one as an
investment to look carefully after
his teams at all times and especially
during the very hot weather.
tits very important that stock have
a sufficient quantity of water but
not too much at once.
During hot season, such as we
are passing through now, all work
stock should have water at least
once between the time they COM
mence work in the morning and
noon and at least once in the quar-
ter time in the afternoon. Also
during such hot weather it is well
for all stock to have an opportunity
for drinking water after they have
finished their evening meal. If at all
convenient they should be allowed to
go to we'll filled trough in the lot
drink after eating at night. An:open
lot is better for mules and horse and
cows at night than closed stalls.
If teams are allowed to stop long
at time they should not be left in
the hot sun but should be driven
under shade. 1t is very unkind to
leave horse or mule hitched to a
post in the scorching sun. A little
extra care of the stock during this
hot weather is valuable invest
ment of time.
''The merciful man regardeth the
life of his beast"
July 10, 1911.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
NEWS FROM HALIFAX.
Two DarkieS Have Scrap and U1e OF
Them SkipS. Personal News.

Halifax, N. c., July 11.-There was
trouble in town Sunday afternoon
about 5 O'Clock down near the river
between Joe Wood and James Ward,
two darkey boys, who, it seems, had
trouble over liquor and girls. They
were seen talking to each other near
the postofice, and soon thereafter
they went down near the river and
had it out, the result being that Joe
laid out Jim fiat upon the earth with
brick-bat as hard as he could let
go. For some time they have not
been on real good terms, and the oc-
casion came Sunday for them to ter
inmate their trouble. which they did
in quick manner. They COM
menced quarreling in the presence
of some girls, and Joe asked Jim to
desist, which he did not. Joe then
proceeded to pick up brick and let
Jim have it on the side of the head
near the left ear, cutting quite a
hole. Jim became unconscious and
it was at first thought that he would
hardly survive the blow, but this
morning he seems to be much better.
When the officers looked for Joe
he could not be found though it was
surmised that he was not far off.
Very early Monday morning Frank
Fenner was apprehended on coming
back from Weldon, where he said
he had been to carry Joe where he
could get out of the way. Fenner
was placed in Jail for safe keeping.
Mr.. J. A. Whitehead spent a por-
ton of last week in Norfolk and
vicinity.
Messrs. S. M. Gary, D. M. Camp
bell and Mr.. Hubbard spent several
days last week in and around Nor
folk.
Mr.. F. Froelich went to Richmond
Sunday to be with his people this
week.
Mrs. E.. L. Travis returned from
Washington, D. c., last Friday,
having had a most delightful trip.
Mrs. John Bass and Master Ray
mond left a few days ago for Nor
folk and Elizabeth City. and will be
gone for about month.
Miss Roberta Hamill, of Aureliar
Springs, has been here some days,
the guest Of Mrs. Walter Bass.
Miss Mary Norman spent the week
end at Ocean View with friends.
Miss Mamie Gary left Monday TO,
Wrightsville Beach, and will be gone
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. O. Vaughan
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
Paint Lick Sick Lady.

Paint Lick, Ky.-Mrs. Mary Free
man, of this place says: Before
commenced to take Cardui, suffer-
ed so much from womanly trouble,
/ was so weak that l was down on
my back nearly all the time. Cardui
has done me more good than any
medicine ever took in my life"
You need not be afraid to take Car
dui. It is no new experiment. Com
posed of gentle acting, herb ingae-
dents, it has been found to safely
relieve headache, backache and SINH
lar female troubles. Try it for your
troubles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

Master Jack and Miss Maud, spent
several days last week in and around
Norfolk.
Mr.. A. E. Carter, prominent
farmer of Aurelian Springs, was a
visitor here on Saturday.
Mr.. E. w. Gillian, a popular
knight Of the grip" has been here
several days to see his mother.
Mrs. S. M. Gary will leave We'd
nesday for Wrightsville Beach to
spend a few days.
Mr.. Chas. H. Wilcox on Saturday
pulled the first melon in this locali-
ty. 1t was a nice fellow, weighing
thirty pounds.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

All amendments to the HOUSE.
reciprocity bill were voted down by
the Senate Monday. The amend
ments offered by Senator Cummins,
Of Iowa, and the two offered by SEN
ator Simmons, of North Carolina,
all seeking to increase the number
Of Canadian manufactured articles
that shall be admitted to the United
States free of duty, were voted
down by large majorities.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
Mr.. Allen Gets judgement.

In suit for damages against Mr..
Emmit Bartholomew, of Castillo, for
the killing of fox hound belonging
to Mr.. w. H. Allen, by running over
him with an automobile tried before
Squire B. B. Massenburg here on
Wednesday the plaintiff was given
judgment in the sum of thirty dol
lars. The defendant took an appeal
to the Superior Court.-Franklin
Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
Two TdFbOrO Failures.

Raleigh, July Tn the United
States district court have been filed
two bankruptcy petitions of Tar
boro merchants whose failure is
probably due to the failure of the
Bank of Tarboro. One is filed by
e. M. Dancy, who gives his liabili-
ties at $12,698.71, and assets at S.
797. The other is filed by P. A..
Lewis, whose liabilities are given at
$27, 464.54 and assets Sill, 473.72
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
TRAVIS IS APPOINTED.

Governor w. w. kitchin on Tues
day appointed Hon. E. L. Travis, OF
Halifax, Corporation Commissioner
to succeed the late H. C. Brown, who
died July 4th. Mr.. Travis at once
qualified and entered upon his of
fetal duties.
The appointment of Mr.. Travis
will give his friends at home much
pleasure and qualification.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

Hon. Ollie James will be the new
United States Senator from Ken
lucky, succeeding Senator Thomas
H. Paynter, who withdrew from the
contest for reelection. Senator
Paynter is friend Of Lorimer
Other Lorimer supporters through
out the country had just as well
take warning.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

DR.. John B. Carlyle, professor OF
Latin in Wake Forest College, died
at his home in that town Monday
after a protracted illness. His State,
college and church loses strong and
able citizen in the death of DR.. Car
LYLE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

The democratic free list bill in
congress simply means that the far
mer will get his vehicles, farm tools,
wire fencing, harness and shoes for
less money. Is not that good
thing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
Authors who burn the midnight
oil may provide slumber for othei S.
STATE OF OHIO.
CITY OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing bushes in the city
of Toledo, county and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of sCatarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure.
fc,., A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonial free
F. J. CHENEY 4 co. Toledo, @.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

There are some gentlemen in this
State who are perpetual candidates
for the office of corporation COM
nission-The New Bern Sun.
Name your man, brother Dunn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

A complete system of good roads is
an economic necessity. Let us have
the good roads and enjoy them while
we live.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

Chairman Underwood says that
he thinks Congress will adjourn by
the first of August.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13


miles
ser
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13

The government estimates
cotton crop of II, GOO, 900 bales this
year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
TRINITY PARK SCHOOL
Established 1898.

Location idea Equipment unsurpassed.
Students the library athletic
Trinity College Special attention given to health teacher
dotoy looks after the living conditions boys under his
Faculty college graduates Most modern methods of
Fall September illustrated
Wv PEELE Headnaaster Durham N G
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-07-13
DdWSOnS Items.

E.. E. billiard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
tyIand.

1sss Ada Lorinne Hart, daughter of -eafrs. Ada B. Hart of No. 1512 South Pine street, was married yesterday afternoon at four o'clock before a few friends and relatives, to Walter Men cure Ryland. The nuptials were rather shppie and the ceremony was sd E @tev. W. F. Evans, pastor of Lalade \ Nethodist church, after the bridand gf &om accompanied by their maidof hondE, the brides sister Mss Joana Hart and the best pSn, Ft2d Coe, rad assembled 6der and i'm. provi,ed altar.
 The home wsg made lovely through. out w.th~cut flowers and ferns s;v- ing 9 color motif of green and white. Arches made bf white roses and green plants formeh a beautiful way to the place of ceremony. Showers of roses were suspeh hded from the arches. Pe- lore the ca remony Miss May Ware, of Arkadelpha la, sang ."The Nightingale Song am Il was accompanied by Miss Mattie px. Miss Fox played the wedding march. The bride, who wore a bondSore travelling suit of grey with ahoos / gloves and hat to match, carried Brides roses. Her younger s;stor who was maid of honor was at+;,h in lingerie and carried pink catw wtions. Miss Margery Sumpter, of falvern, and Miss Gertrude Fox disjensed punch in the paElor follow ind the ceremony and the guests later a$embled in the dining room where a hfautiful wedding cake was cut. The hke had a m'nia.ure bride and groom Under wedding bell.
 / The happy voting couple left .r- ] mediat1 after the ceremony for
 and other northern points
 knsas, on bridal tour. before
 Ring here to make their home
 will be at hone with the brides Other. Mr. Ryland, tue groom, is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
Miss Crawford Hostess.

Miss Katherine Duke, of Monticello, and Miss Hennie wilkins, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Wilkins, were pret- tily complimented /by Miss Irene craw ford when she entertained yesterdal morning with g suchre party. T1 home was daiptily decorated in { flowers. Miss Mildred Owen won
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
 Picnic at Parl

A picnic was given at Forest Ra4xe last night in honor Of Heath and Seth Horsley, of Union gity, Ten7.. who are visiting Ben M ktthews. Mrs, Law renee Dixon chaperoned the crowd. Among those present were Misses Jessie Williams, fols E2eas, Helen Ad- ans, Clyde Dixon, sula Dalrymple. Anna Maui, Ellice BreathAt.- Clifton Gammill, Ruth Owen, Mamie -.>..-, ~---., Lota V. Orton, Norma and Gussie Rutherford, Jennie Nave Langston Inez Hearin, Katie Boyce, Cornelia WaIkeCs Marie Moore, and Marian yinyard; Freelan Christopher, George Holderness, Ben Matth ews, Heath and Seth Horsley, Union City, Tenn, Leroy Lake, Fulton Murphy, Morgan and Hartell Toney, Albert Klarberg, Roger McNew, Leo Nichols, Dorsey Duncan Robert Walker and Edwin Howell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
Past ChanceIlOrs' Club.

On Friday evening MT. and Mrs. Nd gar Brewster will entertain the Past Chancellor's Club, in their home on West Seventeenth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
Dancing Party.

Miss Leinad Byrd will entertain with a dancing party Tuesday even ing, July 4, honoring Miss Katherine Duke of Monticello, and Miss Hennle Wilkins, of this city, who is enter taining Miss Duke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
Miss Riggin HOnOree.

Miss Rosa Riggin will be the hon. oree at a dance to be given this even- ing by Miss Gertrude Ivy in her nome on West Fifth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
connected witE the Fox Brother Hardware company.
Gist-Perry.

Gist-Perry.
 At 9:3o o'clock Sunday evening al No. SIS West Eleventh avenue, Oren E. Perry and Mrs. Jennie Gist, Were united in marriage by Rev. Sam S. Holcomb. Tine ceremony was a sur- prise to the many friends of both parties, only the relatives of the bride and groom being present.
 MT. Perry, is well known in tho city, having been foreman of the blaming department at Sanders mill SU eleven years, and besides, is a I,er of a number Of lodges, having oeep 9rk of the Woodmen for sev- erai yea Mrs. Gist the bride, is a very hlghls1 ~sbesped lady and has many friends In ts>city. They will make their home i5Acity at No. 1913 South Oak s.res M MT. Perry owns a home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
|s> SOCIETY
 s$4 t xa F (

Lady Eagh Social Club.
 o' Hagles Social Club, No. 1 ''l iA 'e siseg meeting yesterday afternoon in the Igles' parlors. The following officers We. Ielsted: Mrs. T. H. Flowers, president; M4>A LeLaurin, vice president; Mrs. Ja1,. Dowd, secretary; Mrs. Charles Lee treasurer; Mrs. D. B. Fullbright chaplain, /and Mrs. ). R. Freeman I guard.
 Kadies completed plans for tht
 s1!pf July picnic which vii
 5aney Bayou next Tues. W W lgles, their ladies anC s. }he Lady Eagles are pre- .stend with full baskets and est every lady to have a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29

prize, and Miss Duke received a from the hostess and also capture, consolation prize. A delicious ref ment course followed cards. the players were: Misses Ka Duke (MonticelIo), Hennie Y Hattie Orto, Virginia, Eu1alie a lah Walker, Olivia Smith (Tex Louise Kavsnaugh (Little Rq Han Harris, Rosal4- Philip Thompson, Margaret De1Sl Gallagher, Eleanor and Eunice Sullivan, Readx nie Martin, Marie s Willie Mae Toney, O'Connell, Victoria bourne, Elizabeth Byrd, Edna and and Emily F Banks, Chri nr1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-29
Surprise Party.
 Miss Mary pud'

Miss Mary i,uu genuine saspaA,' - oS her home on splood number of he pure spite of her grlove1S lady graciously,.. and provlueu I4to
 and contests for
 treatments were
 present were Mi as, Frances Crf Clara Langford ience. Brewster, Brewster, Ednl i ite Brewster, 1 rietta Brewst Eugenia and
 Cutler; Fr'a1 | Dorsey Dur sheppard, John Vile Charlie,
 Puddepha| lowing VI
 aad assi