davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
MAMMOTH BALE OF COTTON.
WeiQhed 500 Pounds and Sold for
Sl27.25.

Mr.. J. F. Pollard has the distinc-
ton of selling the largest bale of
cotton out of last years crop Of any
farmer in Pitt county, at least a
heavier one has not been reported.
Mr.. Pollard brought this bale of
cotton in short while before Christ
mas and sold it to Speight & Com
pany at Lag cents pound. There
were no cotton scales here that
would weigh more than 700 pounds,
and as this bale was heavier than
that, Speight & Company agreed to
pay for 700 pounds then, ship the
bale of cotton to Norfolk and settle
for the remainder in accordance
with Norfolk weights. The returns
from Norfolk showed total weight
of 800 pounds for the bale, making
the price $127.35, exclusive of the
seed.
Mr.. Pollard tells us that he raised
this large bale and one other bale
that weighed sos pounds an a little
over one and half acres of land.
He first planted potatoes in 5-foot
rows on this piece of land, using
500 pounds of fertilizer on the pota-
to crop, adding 200 pounds nitrate
of soda about the middle of April.
Sixty barrels of potatoes was made.
Before digging the potatoes he plant
ed cotton between the potato rows,
using 800 pounds of fertilizers on
the cotton, and later applied 4OO
nitrate of soda to this.-Greenville
Reflector.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Land Sale.

BY virtue of power vested in me
as executor under last will and tes-
lament of Neptune Foreman. Deceas
ed, l will on the 9Th day of February
1911, at the court house door in Hall
fax, Halifax County, North Carolina
between the hours of ten o'clock g
m. and four o'clock p. m. sell fol
cash at public auction to the highes-
bidder, the following described rea
estate, to-wit:
That tract of land in Halifax Coun
ty. North Carolina, known as thu
Rainbow Farm" containing on,
hundred acres, less three devised by
the said Neptune Foreman to vii
liam Foreman, said land being boun
ded by the lands of R. M. johnson
W. F. Butterworth and Catherine
Jackson.
This Jan. 18th. 1911.
]. H. DARDEN Executor
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Foley Kidney Pills.

Are tonic in action quick in result.
A special medicine for all kidney and
bladder disorders. Mary C. Abbott,
Wolfeboro. N. H. says: Il was af-
fic,ed with a bad case of rheuma-
tisr1, due to uric acid that my kid
neys failed to clear out of my blood.
| was so lame in my feet, joints and
back that it was agony for me to
step. l used Foley Kidney Pill for
three days when l was able to get
up and move about and the pains
were all gone. This great change in
condition | owe to Foley Kidney
Pills and recommend them to any
one suffering as | have. Sold by all
druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Notice..

By virtue of power vested in me as
commissioner by order Of Court, in
that special proceeding, now pend
ing in the Superior Court of Halifax
County, North Carolina, before the
Clerk, and entitled John J. White
and wife Linnie A, White, Joseph L.
Joyner and wife Ella F. Joyner,
Richard L. Joyner, Paul H. Joyner
Rex F. Edmons and wife Penina Ed
mons, Paul Cherry and wife Hester
M. Cherry, Montgomery Lucas and
wife Alice R. Lucas, LAURA V. Joy.
ner and Kate Joyner, Ernest L. Car.
Isle and Lovira r. Carlisle, the Lest
three being infants without genera
or testamentary guardian, appearing
by their duly appointed next friend
Ashby w. Dunn.-Ex Psrte. =,
will on the 10th day Of February 1911
sell for cash at public auction to the
highest bidder in the town of Scot
land Neck, North Carolina, the fol
lowing described real estate, to-wit
That tract Of land in Halifax coun
ty, North Carolina, bounded on the
east by the main run Of Deep Creek
On the south and west by the lands O.
Mrs. Mania White, and on the wes
and north by the lands of A. P. Kitch
in, containing one hundred and eigh
teen acres, more Or less, being lot
No. 5 and No. 6 in the division of thu
lands of Joel Joyner, deceased, which
division is Of record in the office Of
the Register Of D eeds for Halifax
County, North Carolina, in Book q
at Page 277, also being in addition
eighteen acres conveyed to JOSEPH
L. Joyner by Levi Powell, by dec
recorded in said Registers office il
Book 81 at Page Is.
STUART SMITH,
| Commissioner.
This 10th day of January. 1911.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Solves a Deep MiStery.

81 want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart wrote C. B.
RAIDER. of Lewisburg, w. Va.," for
the wonderful double benefit l got
from Electric Bitters, in curing me
of both a severe case of stomach
trouble and of rheumatism. from
which / had been an almost helpless
sufferer for ten years. 1t suited my
case as though made just for me- "
For dyspepsia, Indigestion. jaund ice
and to rid the system Of kidney poi
sons that cause rheumatism, Electric
Bitters has no equal. Try them.
Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy
Only SOC at E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Man Killed by Train.

After the passing Of the $50 pas
senger train here on Monday, news
was received that the body of man
had been found dead on the track
about three hundred yards this SIDE
of Parmele. The engineer Of the
train had not discovered the man
and the accident was unknown to
the crew. The unfortunate man
proved to be Brinkley Allsbrook,
who came from the vicinity of Scot
land Neck. 1t is supposed that un-
der the influence of liquor, he had
walked down the track and fallen
asleep. Some people noticed that
he was drinking when he left the
town.
DR.. J. H. Saunders, Coroner, was
summoned and jury chosen who
decided that Allsbrooks came to his
death through his own negligence
and that the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad was not to blame in the
least. The body Of the man was SC
mutilated that the particles were
picked up and placed in an orange
packing box and carried back te
Parmele, the head and face, how
ever, were intact and without any
bruises. Williamson Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Notice of Sale.

By virtue of the power vested in
us by certain mortgage executed
to us by J. E. Hancock and his wife,
Annie Hancock, which is recorded
in Book 2O4. on Page SAG, in the
Register Of Deeds office of Halifax
county, we will on the 21st day of
January, 1911, in the town of Scot
land Neck, N. c., sell at public auc-
ton, for cash, to the highest bidder,
the following property. to-wit:
That vacant lot which was con-
veyed to J.. E. Hancock by E.. E.
Hilliafd and wife. in the town of
Scotland Neck, N. c., at corner of
18th and Church streets, adjoining
the lands of E. E. billiard, Henry
Futrell, and 18th and Church streets.
PLANTERS & COMMERCIAL BANK.
Mortgage.
A. Paul Kitchin, Attorney.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Saves Two Lives.

Neither my sister nor myself
might be living to-day if it had not
been for DR.. Kings New Discovery
writes A. d. Mcdonald. of Fayette-
vile, N. c., R. F. D. No. 8, "foa we
both had frightful coughs that no
other remedy could help. We were
told my sister had consumption. She
was very weak and had night sweats
but your wonderful medicine COM
pletely cured us bosh. 1t is the best
ever used or heard Of" For sore
lungs, coughs. colds, hemorrhage,
lagrippe, asthma, hay fever, cooup,
all bronchial troubles supreme
Trial bottle free. SOC and S100.
Guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Spit, Quit. Fit.

Hines, Ala. In letter from this
place, Mrs. Eula Mae Bradley says:
q used to spit up all l ate. | was
tired and sleepy all the time. My
head ached and I could hardly drag
around. Since taking Cardui this
has entirely quit, and now I feel
quite fit" Mrs. Bradley suffered
from nervous indigestion. Cardui
builds up the nervous system and
strengthens the womanly constitu.
ton. That's why Cardui helped
Mrs. Bradley and why it will hell
you. Try it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
of my wife, Mrs. Alice Hopkins, de
ceased, late Of Halifax county, Nortl
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate o!
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned on or before the Stl
day of December, 1911, or this no
tice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. All persons indebted t.
said estate will please make immedi
ate settlement.
This 9Th day Of December, 1910.
J. H. HOPKINS. Admir-.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Reliable Couch Medicine.

Is valuable family friend. Foley's
Honey and Tar fulfills this condition
exactly. Mrs. Charles Kline. N. 9Th
ST., Easton, Pa, states: Several
members Of my FIRMLY have been
cured of bad coughs and colds by the
use of Foley's Honey and Tar and l
am never without a bottle in the
house. 1t soothes and relieves the
irritation in the throat and loosens
up the cold. l have always found
it reliable cough cure" Sold by
all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Need new dress? Thought you
got new dress less than a month
ago."
"Now John, you know that dress
hasn't been made yet Houston
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Look for the Bee Hive.

On the package when you buy
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds. None genuine without
the Bee Hive. Remember the name
Foley's Honey and Tar and reject
any substitute. Sold by all drug
gists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Medicines that aid hafuse are
always most etfectual. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy acts on this
plan. 1t allays the cough, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretion and
aids nature in restoring the system
to healthy condition. Thousands
have testified to its superior excell-
ence. Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
F0ley's Kidney Remedy an Appreciation

L. Mcconnell, Catherine St.,
Elmira, N. Y. writes: Il wish to ex-
press my appreciation of the great
good l derived from Foley's Kidney
Remedy, which l used for a bad
case of kidney trouble. Five bot.
tles.did the work most effectively
and proved to me beyond doubt it is
the most reliable kidney medicine
have ever taken" Sold by all drug.
gists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Do you know that fully nine out
of every ten cases Of rheumatism
are simply rheumatism Of the mus
cles due to cold or damp, or chronic
rheumatism. and require no internal
treatment whatever? Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment freely and see
how quickly it gives relief. For
sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make
life miserable. Take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep
your bowels regular and you will
these diseases. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Housekeeper at Lord X's-And
which way did you vote Mr.. Budd?
Butler ole Of this election
has been fought on clarse 'atred,
Mrs. Timms, and is directed againss
hus, and ! did my duty accordin!-
London Punch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

MANY noted politicians have
never married"
Yes. A man in politics is usually
too busy to propose, and the woman
who reads the opposition papers
would think twice about accepting
him. ~ WASHINGTON Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Lady Exhibitor lat close Of baby
show But, good gracious! this is
not my baby, sir!
Check Taker- Very sorry, madam:
it's the last left. The checks got
mixed up somehow, But I'll take
care it shan't occur egain-Boston'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
Old Soldiers Tortured.

"For years l suffered unspeakable
torture from indigestion, constipa-
ton and liver trouble wrote A. K.
Smith, a war veteran at Erie, Pa,
'but DR.. Kings New Life Pills fix.
ed me all right. They're simply
great" Try them for any stomach
liver or kidney trouble. Only 25c at
E. T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Many ills come from impure blood
Can't have pure blood with faulty
lazy liver and sluggish
bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters
stomach, bowels and
liver, and purifes the blood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

"Look here, my lady, exclaimed
the thrifty man to his extravagant
wife, you're carrying too much
SAIL"
Why should that worry your
she retorted.
Because have to raise the wind,
that's why. Catholic Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

$50 this Isl courtroom, whisper
ed one of the fair women interested
in the tuberculosis fight.
yes" replied her escort.
well where are the wheels of
justice | hear so much about? I'd
like to see them. Detroit Free
Press,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

The Psychological moment counts
for much in a love affair.""
That is true. Ferdinand for in
stance, asked father for my hand
the afternoon my dressmaker's bill
came in. louisville Courier-Jour-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

When buying a cough medicine
for children bear in mind that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
most effectual for colds, Group and
whooping cough and that it contains
no harmful drug. Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Itching, torturing skin eruptions,
disfgure, annoy, drive one wild.
Deans Ointment brings quick relief
and lasting cures. Fifty cents at
any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

For either acute or chronic kidney
disorders, for annoying and painful
urinary irregularities take Foley
Kidney Pills. An honest and effect
i've medicine for kidney and bladder
disorders. Sold by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Golf Manidc Ito fellow traveler)-
And pray sir. what may your favor
tie recreation be?
Hypochondriac indigestion. :
Pinch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

''The husband of an actress re-
Gently whipped man in Chicago
restaurant for staring at herr
ct served him right. A man mas
no business to look at an actress be-
cause she has put on clothes to at
tract attention. Chicago Record
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

"My new maid is a treasure.
"Well trained, is she?"
Very; always gets possession OF
a callers box Of candy before tell.
ing him Pm out" kansas City
Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Singleton-Maud is one of the
sweetest girls | ever met.
Wedmore- boy, sweet girls
often turn out to be only sugar-coat-
ed.-Boston Transcript.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Madge-I hear that Charlie is an
awful spendthrift.
Marjoria- should say he was.
He's trying to make two wild oats
grow where only one grew before
Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

After a heavy meal take couple
Of Doan's Regulets, and give your
stomach, liver and bowels the help
they will need. Regulets bring easy,
regular passages of the bowels.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
For LagrIpDe Coughs and Stuffy Colds.

Take Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
gives quick relief and expells the
cold from your system. 1t contains
no opiates, is safe and sure. Sold
hY all drn 0giStS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

isn't there any way to cut down
a butchers bill?" asked Tightmad
sarcasticalIy addressing his meat
man.
"Why, yes Mr.. Tightwad," said
the latter. "You might pay a little
on account now and then. "-Har-
Der'S Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

"Why do you argue with your
wife? Don't you know it doesn't do
a bit Of good?'
Sure. | do. But amt got such
a mean disposition as to deprive her
of the pleasure. "-Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

How did you make out on the re-
quest for q raiser
"All right. | was assured I'd get
Fine! What did the boss say?"
"Well, he practically told me not to
worry about it. He said, Forget
itW-Pittsburg Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Teacher-And now Willie, who
holds the ascension record at the
present time?
INSTANTLY Elijah!-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
how TO CURE RHEUMATISM

1t Ii An Internal Disease And Re-
quires An Internal Remedy.
The cause of rheumatism and kindred
diseases is an excess of uric acid in the
blood. To cure this terrible disease this
acid must be expelled and the system so
regulated that no more acid will De
formed in excessive quantities. Rheuma-
tism is an internal disease and requires
an internal remedy. RUBBING with
Oils and Liniments WILL NOT CURE,
affords only temporary relief at best,
causes you to delay the proper treat
ment, and allows the malady to get
firmer hold on you. Liniments may ease
the pain, but they will no more cure
rheumatism than paint will change the
fiber Of rotten wood.
Science has at last discovered a per-
feet and complete cure, which is called
Rheumacide. Testedin hundreds of cases,
it has effected the most marvellous cures;
we believe it will cure you. Rheumac1de
gets at the joints from the inside. sweeps
the poisons out of the system, tones up
the stomach, regulates the liver and
Kidneys and makes you well all over.
Rheumacide strikes the root of the dis
ease and removes it's cause. This splen-
did remedy is sold by druggists and
dealers generally at SOC. and 81 a bottle.
In Tablet form at 25c. and SOC. a package.
Write to Bobbitt Chemical Co., Balti-
more, Md. Booklet free. Tablets sent
by mail.
FOR SALE BY
E. T. WHITEHEAD COMPANY
Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19
THE 1911 WORLD.ALM ANAC.

= 0omplsts Library In One Volume,
! OoA4ai1i1I Some Information Abous
| Everything ana Everytadng About
! 0xOa$ Many Things.
i zen want accurate particaaazs Of tAs coas1es'
v,soal sasct1eas. the 1919 census. markets.. csDs.
rass n prices e staple products. aerial achieve
ns.ts scientif1c discoveries and expaoratisns q
1910. wan and other important historical evsats.
gsuvtA It tn United States. inaeasing population
snA wealth q countries. States and eitisa. the
tariff. tAs trusts and party platforms, Ce1sres-
Aonal records. sporting events. world records.
wsighh and measures universities. religious orders
des&s q nations, industries, weather forecasts.
births, marriages, divorces and deaths. railroads.
sMppipg banking. money. taxes. insurance, 20
Ntcal parties. secret societies. clubs. the prohiht
tasn movement, woman's suffrage and
10000 Other Facts and Figures Up t. Dats
81 every day interest and value to everybody.
oNo merchant, farmer, laborsr, business man.
houseWife o. business wena4, scneel boy Of GID
sheuld be without . copy Of this valuable refer
cnce volume Of useful information. Price 2kc.
(WoGt II Buffalo and Pittsburg 3ec.). By nail.
SIC. AdAress The New York World New Ysrk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

Tramp Ito lady Of the house)-Is
that your husband going down the
street?
Lady Yes.
Tramp know then that you will
not be insensib|e to some slight bond
between US when | tell you that |
asked that man for a dime.-St
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

his 10th day of January. 1911.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-19

I
This January II, 1911.
The Washington times., 1911-03-27
Cabinet Place for
Reyes; Insurrectos
Win Battle In Tepic

MEXICO CITY, March 27.-That Gen.
Bernardo Reyes will fill cabinet post
and that the biggest battle of the var
has lust been fought were made known
here todav.
General Reyes will return from Faris
soon, and Will take supreme command
Of the government forces, in co-opera-
ton with President Diaz, and at the
conclusion OF the war General Reyes
Wiu be named tn the army portfolio, to
eucceed Gen. Gonzales Manuel Ccsio.
A letter from Harry Wilton, member
Of a prominent family in Austin, Tex,
brings the statement that the sharpest
engagement of the war has taken place
in Tepic, a territory of the republic.
Mr.. Wilton is said TO be hghting with
the revolutionlsts. He reports that
Drake Ram. a former Austin. Tex,
man, with the revolUtionists. was killed.
and that their total loss was 152 killed
and 7G wounded. The 1eGerals lost 563
killed ard more than 700 wounded.
The Washington times., 1911-03-27
WASHINGTON TAKES
LESSON TO HEART
Officials Stirred to Double
Precautions by New
York Fire.
LESS DANGER THAN
IN OTHER CITIES
Believed That Duplication of Fac
tory Horror Would Be I'M
possible Here.

While convinced that a fire such a.
resulted in the death of over 40 victims
in New York is impossible in Washing
ton. officials of the District are not
overlooking the lesson.
Roy Haines, secretary of the board
for the condemnation of insanitary
buildings. has written to the tenement
inspectors Of New York for information
which will aid the Washington author
tiles in preventing loss of life in case
of large fire.
Morris Hacker. building inspector. has
asked the New York fire department
for detailed report of the Washing
ton square fire, and a plan of the ar
rangements of the doors which prevent
ed the escape of so many of the victims.
Chief Wagner will personally observe
the life net drills, which are a part OF
the routine work of the Fire Depart
ment, and which are held at regular
intervals. Constant vigilance, the Of
ficials say. Is necessary to preserve the
safety of the city, and this 1t is declared
Is exercised
Il will not say that Washington has
no building in which there is danger of
loss of life in the event of a fire gain
ing a headway," said Chief Wagner to-
day. I'm fact, have list of buildings
any one of which is doomed II the FIRE
gets good start. have my plans al
ready worked out in the event of an
alarm from any of these buildings, and
would call out nearly every engine COM
pany in the city.
Il am making a constant study Of
building construction in my journeys
about the city, and in that way do my
best to forestall any such tragedy as
that of Washington square. The fact
that we have no large factories here
makes the problem much less difficult "
Building Inspector Morris Hacker said
that he knew Of no buildings in Wash
ington which can be described asssfire
traps and that little difficulty Is ex-
perienced with owners who refuse to
comply with the law.