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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
rsortgages's Sale of Land.

North Carolina Halifax County.
By virtue OF power vested in us
by that mortgage executed to US by
S. w. Morrlsette and wife on the 1st
day OF November, 1904. which said
mortgage is Of record in the office
of the Register Of Deeds for Halifax
county, in Book 1853 at page 6S, and
in obedience to the. judgment OF the
Superior Court Of Halifax county.
affirmed by the Supreme Court of
North Carolina. We shall on Friday,
the 9th day Of February, 1912, at II
O'Clock NJ, in front of our Banking
House in the town of Scotland Neck
n. c., sell to the highest bidder FIR
cash at public auction the following
described lot or parcel Of land lying,
being and situate in the town Of
Scotland Neck, county of Halifax
and State Of North Carolina, to-Wit:
That lot OF land, being Lots Nos. 3
and : on Block go, according to the
map and plat OF the town of Scot
land Neck, fronting one hundred
feet on Twelfth street and runnins
back between pareiIe! lines two
hundred feet, adj ming the lands OF
Shields, Darden and J NJ. Morrisette.
Terms of sale, CASH. Place of
sale, in front Of The Scotland Meek
Bank. Time Of sale, II O'Clock NJ. j,
February 8. 1912.
TINS the 5th day of January. 1912.
THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK,
Mortgage
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
HALIFAX Personals.

Halifax, Jan, 9th.-Miss Hazel
Parsley, who. fer two weeks. ha
b en- visiting Miss frankie brewery.
returned to her home in, Richmond,
Va, a few DAYS ago.
Miss frankie brewery left NJ n
day for Littleton Female College
where she goes to resume h. studies
Miss Margaret Foster, who, last
week, was unfor tunate enough to
fail from a pony. while out riding. is
very much improved
Masters Hunter and Harry KIM
who have been visiting the Coppedg,
BOYS have returned to their h, me in
Rocky Mount.
DR.. ann Mrs. Edward F. Fenner
have returned to Henderson, after
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Fenner
P. H. Westphall, who has beer
spending the holidays at home, lief
Monday for business trip.
Halifax High School opened Mon
day with Misses Virginia Hale anc
Kathryn Fenner as teachers.
Our numerous small boys are de
lighted with the snow, and are ou'
killing robins ito beat the band,
one of the boys killed over one hun
dred Monday. w. f. &.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
Halifax Chapter U. D. t.

Halifax. N. c., Jan 9-Thursday
afternoon last, Miss Ursula Daniel
~enter; aimed the Halifax Chapter OF
the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy. Before the meeting was
called to order the guests We're very
much interes ed in examining some
very ancient war relics, The OBJ
,rvance of Lee-Jackson day was
discussed and several committees
appointed to perfect plans for that
occasion. AS usual the day will be
observed at the school building, the
children taking part in the exercises.
Current news pertaining to the u.
D. c.. for December was read by the
president, Mrs. L. H. Hale. After
the business session the following
progf am was rendered.: Reading,
| Mss Kathryn Fenner; Chorus,
MARY and, My Maryland'; Read
ing, Mrs e. L, Travis.
A most elegant luncheon was
served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. N. L. Stedman. After singing
Dixie" the guests departed. There
was an excellent attendance which
made the meeting all the more en-
10, able. Several petitions for MEM
hership were presented.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
Farmers Institutes.

Farmers Institutes will be held at
Halifax, Friday, January 18TH, and
at Scotland Neck, Saturday, Jan.
9th. Morning sessions will open at
1000 a. m. and afternoon sessions
at 100 p. m. -,
At the the same place and date
will be held an Institute for women
by Mrs. Charles McKimmon and
Miss Webb.
Interesting programs have been
prepared for these meetings.
A premium Of 81 will be given for
the best loaf of bread baked and ex-
hibited by girl or woman living on
the farm.
A premium of 81 will be gwen for
the best five ears of pure bred corn.
No premium for corn will be
awarded to any exhibit unless ii
possesses merit and has points of
excellence.
For bread, bought or homemade
yeast may be used, but bread made
ny the salt rising" process will not
be considered in making awards; nor
will bread scoring less than Is points
out of possible 100 points for per-
feet bread, be given a premium.
All farmers and their wives. sons
and daughters, and all others inter
ested in farming and the betterment
of the farm homes, are urged to
attend these meetings.
Bring book and pencil to take
notes.
The boys are especially invited tc
attend the Institutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
GlenVieW Items.

Glenview, Jan. 9Th 1872 came
md found right much cotton in the
field.
1t seems like the winter gets
rougher as it goes.
The severest north wind came last
Friday night that we have exporter :
ced in long time, and on SAT urday
night snow storm visited US.
Quite a moving scene was expert
enced last Tuesday, the End. when
Mr. S S. Viverette moved from here
to his new home two miles east of
Enfield. Mr.. T. T. Hale moved to
the house vacated by Mr.. Viverette.
J. H. Clark, of Enfield, filled the
house vacated by Mr.. Hale when J.
J. Viverette of this face, filed the
house vacated by Mr.. Clark, then
Lee Aycock flied the house vacated
by Mr.. Viverette and W. D. KING
moved from the Parker farm to the
Butts place near Diapers X Roads
all in the same dav.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
]. R, B, CARiKA7 PAROLED.
Neg EePn Man Serves Year and Nine
Months for EmbeZZIing SiO0, 1909.

New Bern, Jan. Al. R. B Cara
way. who was convicted Of embezzle-
ment at the April term, 1910, of Fed
era! court in this city and sentenced
to a term of 5 years in the Federal
prison at Atlanta, has been paro'ed
and has returned home. 1t Is under
stood that he will be employed by a
local firm and will remain here.
Carraway was cashier Of the Nation
al Bank at the time of the embezzle-
ment and his shortage, it is claimed,
amounted to more than 100000
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
GASPED FOR BREATH.
Gastritis Nearly Ended Life of VIM
V. Mathews His Letter.

81 was bothered for years with
stomach trouble and gastrltiS. Fo q
laid like lead in my stomach and
fermented, forming gas. This eau :
ed pressure on my heart. So that
| choked and pasped for bre ath, ano
thought my time had come. Mo
Ma cured me after | had doctors c
without success. WIN. V. Ma :
news, B bennington. Ind.
II you suffer fir m 'ndigestlo ,
headaches, dizziness, blliousness,
const patton, inactive liver, nervous
ness, sleepiessness, bad dreams, fou
breath, heartburn, shortness OF
breath, sour stomach. or despono
ency, be sure and get MO N
stomach tablets. They are guarar
tced. Large box so cents at E. I
Whitehead Companys and dug
gists everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
This State Stands Low in Prism census

Was ington, Dec 3O.-The prison
population of tn. Unitei Stat. on
January l, 1919, was 1859, and
the number of commitments during
TIE year was 479, 763. accor riding to a
preliminary statement of prison
statistics made to-day by Dire tor
o. the Census Durand. These fig
ures include every class Of offense
from vagrancy to first degree MUIR
der.
The ratio Of prisoners to pnpula-
t on on January /, 1910, was 125 to
10000 and the ratio of commit
nents to population during the year
522 t." 100000 Thus at the begin
ming of the year 1910, one person
our Of every 800 in h. United States
greeted the new year in prison, and
turing the year 1910, for every 100
persons in the total population,
there was one commitment. The
number O. comm tment5 d e.. S
not represent at many i Ferent
Pc sors, becaus IN perso~s com
mitted include many 'repeaters."
The number Of prisoners in pro.
portion to popula ion was smallest
in South Dakota, 48 Der 10000 pop.
ulation, and largest in Nevada, IS:
per 100000 population, and the nun.
Der OF commitments in proportion t.,
pOpu alton Was smallest in North
Carolina 1923 per 100000 population
and largest in Arizona 1892 pc,
100000 population.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
Monday, January u, 1912,

at lilo o'clock A. M, at the Court
House do"r in Halifax, county and
STATE aforesaid, to-wit: Beginning
at a pine S. Jump, StalIing's corner,
aud running thence along an ole
Branch Run to a Red Oak. Bigys'
corner, thence down a road N. SO
deg 20 minutes W-s5, G73 fre' to s,t
Id p ne stump; ten,.e No. in 3S
deg. 81 MINUTES Wrs. 1914 feet TO
a., ash stump, Biggs and G'alfour
Dunn'> co ner; thence North 81 deg.
West 533 eel to Post Oak, Ralfou
Dunn's corner; thence North 20 deg
80 minutes. West, It's feet to "A
llghtwood stump, Baifuur Dunn's
corner; thence South 48 deg. 10
minutes West, 6142 feet to Gum
stump on the main run Of Beech
Swamp; thence down tie main run
of SAID Swamp to Bowl Gum stand
,nyon the Nortn side Of the Main
Run Br dye; tn nee up the public
rad Ieahug rom 3 field to Sc t.
land Neck t" pine lump, the be-
ginning, con ami g $50 acre, mo. e
or less. The tract Of land abo~e DE-
! SC ID d is known a. he B. c. Dlntl
hume ace and con ains four hun
dred and eigh cen acres Of h OH
land and one hundred and TO. t.
eight acres OF swamp iand Terms
) of Sale One-half cash and one-half
in siv months, deferred payn. ents to
bear six per cent int, est.
R. o. EVERETT,
Commissioner.
This ed day Of December, 1911.
This prope, ty was first sold on
Ocr"her 2, 1911, for the sum of
So, 1850. and upon resale was
| purchased for $4,950 90. The third
sale is ordered for the reason that
| the terms of sale have not been
complied with
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Guilfo'd county has employed a
we'll trained physician AS County
Superintendent Of Ht alth. He de-
votes his entire time to guarding
the People against preventable sick
ness, to occurring in the schools on
how to prevent diseases. and to in
specting the children for defective
eyes, ear, throats, for hookwo rn
disc ses, etc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
If You Are q TEifle Sensitive

about the size of your shoes, it,
S me satisfaction 10 know that man,
peo. lie can wear shoes u size SIN ale
by sha ing Aliens Foot-Ease int,
hem. Just the thing for Patent
Lea, her Shues, and for breaking 4
Ne, Sf .es Sod eveIywhere, Csc
Sample free. Address, Allen :
OImsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
Notice of Sale.

Nor'h Carol na-Halif4x County.
Under and by virtue # an ord /
made an entered: In the special pro
ce+ding now pending IN the Superio
Curt of Ha flax county entlii,c
CIV. b. Dunn, Robert C. Dunn
May w Dunn and r sa P Dunn
VS. Anne V Dunn, the following
described property will be sold Oh
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
f1aDV Children Are Sickle.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
children break up Colds in "a hour.
relieve Feverishness, Headache,
Stomach Troubles Teething Dis r
ders, and Destroy Worms Al all
0ruggls S, 25c. Sample mailed free.
ADDRESS, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Preside Taft is reported as say
ing that nothing but death can
keep him out Of the fight now" He
seems to be thoroug NY aroused and
d etermined to make the race for re-
n animation. It appears now that
Roosevelt is going to oppose Mr..
Taft.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Hon. Stephen c. Bragaw, of Beau
fort county, gets the appointment
as Judge of the Superior Court
succeed ng Hon. Geo. w. Ward, re-
signed. Gov Kitchin made a wise
selection.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans,
better known as Fig citing Bob,"
has answered the last roll call. Mr..
Evans was IS years of age and was
born in Floyd county, Va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

The Norfolk Landmark and the
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot consolidated
on jan, 1st,-the Pilot taking over
the Landmark, thus giving the city
of. Norfolk one morning paper. The
Pilot is growing bigger and better
all the time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Hon. William J. Bryan spoke to a
large audience in Raleigh Saturday
night. Ex-Governor Chas. B. Ay-
cock introduced Mr. Bryan. Both
speakers were given a rousing ova-
ton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

The Rev. C. V. T. Richeson, of
Boston, Mass, has confessed to the
killing of his former sweetheart,
Miss Avis T.innell He ought to be
carried to the electric chair without
further waiting.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

The North Carolina Anti-Saloon
League will meet in Raleigh on JAM
uary Goth, and close with a grand
rally on Sunday, 2Sth. This is a
very important meeting.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Il was out in the woods hunting
vest rday and l shot man who was
wearing one of these fuzzy hats"
'.Well?" Il am afraid people may
III nix did it Intentionally" afraid
WI y man, if they think that, you
will get all the more credit. -
Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11
There is talk that the Republican

There is talk that the Republican
party is splitting to pieces but we
are not one that believes anything
of the kind. When time rolls around
to vote the work will be done by
every last che Of them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

The condition of the roads just at
this season Of the year makes it a
good time to talk road improve
ment,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Wall Street is saying that Mr..
Roosevelt will be the next president
Of the United States.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

The total amount of gold mined
during 1911 was S96. 233, 528. This
is S45 900 below that of 1910.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Entered at the postoifice at Scotland
Teck, n. c., as ;Sccond-Class Matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Get the Habit.
Telling the truth may become q
matter of habit
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-01-11

Thursday, January IL, 1911.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
Tick Eradication.

Francis Fahey of the United
States bureau of animal industry,
with headquarters in Spartanburg,
was in Edgefeld yesterday look
ing over the field with the view of
undertaking work in tick eradica.
tion in this county. A mass meet
ing will be called in a short time in
order to present the matter to the
farmers and enlist their active co
operation. A representative of the
state and one from the bureau of
animal industry of the national
government will probably be sta
toned here early in Aprils will
press the work until this county is
entirely free from ticks. Quite a
number of farmers in different sec
tions of the county have lost heavi-
ly during the past year because of
the prevalence of Texas fever among
their cattle, and the announcement
that active warfare is to be waged
on the pest will cause general re,
joicing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
Clark's Hill School.

Dear Advertiser: l have been
reading pieces in your valuable pa
per written by other school children,
also one from my sister, and l
thought l would write too. l am
going to "Pine Grove SCHOOL,, am
in the third grade. Our school is
small, but in spite of the bad
weather the attendance has been
regular. We all love our teacher
Mrs. NJ. E. Thurmond, l know ]
do.
The measles hasn't visited our
school so far, l hope our school
will not close soon.
We miss little Roy Hammond
very much from school as he has
been sick for several days.
Mrs. Annie Hammond who ha:
been quite sick for some time, an
glad to say is very much improved
Will close for this time. | wrote
this without help.
A Nine Year Old School Girl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
Flat Rock School.

May I come in and chat with you
awhile? / am girl from Flat Rock
School, one of Miss Ruth YARNS schol-
ars, and have been a silent reader to
so many nice little letters from all the
school girls and boys, but never could
gain enough courage to write myself,
| would say, 'tsome other day." There
are wonderful things we are going to
do some other day.
How many of the children like to go
to school? How important it is that we
should all try to get an education. II
is worth it, and is one of the best and
noblest things boy or girl could
possess.
When was II years old my Papa
and Mother gave me an organ. Well dc
remember my first lesson on it. Twas
given me by Miss, Ell n, one of oul
dear teachers ION Flat Rock. | have
been taking four terms. | am now one
of Miss Ruth's pupils in music. How
many Of the girls like music, I'm de.
voted to mine. | just wish | couc
shake the hand of every music loving
girl in the county.
| help Mother keep the house ant
cook, but I'll assure you, churn anc
dish pan, or broom, are not my pets. J
think every girl has a hobby, and music
and flowers surely must be mine, Mr.
Minis, l could not say this if l had any
sisters. l am the only girl, so you see
l am the sunshine in our home.
The Sunday school at Flat Rock is
progressing fine. McKie Bailey is sec
retary. We have hard time in get
ting mail. My two brothers and myself
went to see grand papa last Saturday
l guess every body knows who grand
pa is; Mr.. j. H. Cosey, who has beer
sick so long is up again and is expect
ing to visit our home next week. We
will all be so glad to see him. He sait
he wanted to go the memorial day il
the roads get good, so as DR.. Craftor
can run his automobile he is talking
of going with him and I know he will
enjoy the ride.
Ihave just heard mother say, "Sun
shine go and practice" Yes we all dt
love Miss Ruth, and all the scholar!
love her, and we have good boys ant
girls, not Ounce among the lot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06

Mr.. Geo. F.. Minis gives another
another eye talk this week. See
what he says about, fitting reading
glasses. He can relieve your eye
troubles.
The essay published on the first
page of this issue, was written by
Miss Helen Lewis of Johnston, and
won the first prize on the subject,
"Why this agitation about alco-
hol?"
Shirt sale soc, SOC and 10,
Send us your money with order
Big value at T. G. MERTINs
Augusta, Ga.
Mr.. W. Powell Hale, the imper-
senator who will appear in the
opera house Monday night next, is
from Jefferson City, Tenn, and is
personal friend of DR.. M. D. Jeffries.
He will be entertained in DR..
Jeffries home while here.
Mr.. w. Powell Hale delighted a
large audience at the Academy OF
music last night. Although th,
night was disagreeable one, nearl.
every seat was taken. AS an imper-
senator, Mr.. Hale has few equals
upon the American platform. His
a ldience left greatly pleased with
his performance. Wilmington, N.
G. Messenger.
For Sale: Twenty Berkshire
pigs, $3.50 to $500. Can deliver
at Edgefeld.
w. E. Prescott,
R. f. D. No. 2. Edgefeld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
Prize Essay Work Of the Wo
mans Christian Temperance
Union.

The Edgefeld County Woman's
Christian Temperance Union offers
each year prizes for essays written
on subjects pertaining to the inju-
rious effects of alcohol and tobacco.
The purpose of the organization Is
to agitate this subject in the most
intelligent way, giving, through
literature of the most approved
findings Of science, real glimpse
into the deadly effects Of these
evils. Several hundred essays were
written this year by a large num-
Der of the schools throughout our
county. Johnston school, Edge
field Graded School, Trenton High
School, White Town School, Beav-
erdam, Brunson, Flat Rock, Red
Oak Grove, Golfers, Pine Grove
and others.
There were eighty essays written
in the Johnston School, ard larl e
ElllflUG III INC ENSSlIcIl bi'taSN'
School, and White Town school
reported a large number. A num-
Der of teachers expressed gratifica-
ton at the result, and reported un-
usual enthusiasm among the stu
dents. Five dollars was offered for
the best on the subject, Why this
agitation about Alcohol" and the
same amount for younger pupils on
the subject, rs the cigarette smok-
er safe." Two dollars was offered
for the second best on each subject,
these prizes to be awarded on Mon
day night of the Tri-C County Con-
vention at Johnston. When the
Econtest was inaugurated, letters of
instruction and literature were sent
to every teacher in Edgefeld coun-
ty, and they responded nobly to the
effort, as the teachers of our county
always do to anything which is fol
the good of the children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
TRI.coUNTY CONVENTION.
Continued from page ~

| to Mrs. Atkins again. Her address
on this occasion related especially
to the achievements and glory of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, the most magnificent and
stirring eloquence on this subject
ever heard in Edgefeld county. The
people were spell bound, and there
were those there from all the coun-
try around Johnston, the adjoining
towns and those at a distance. The
chorus My Mothers White Rib
bon" by the Young PEOPLES Branci
composed of the larger boys and
girls of Johnston, all ranged on
the front seats, made picture not
soon to be forgotten. Mrs. Atkins
said she would be glad to take the
organist and the choir along with
her in all her journeys, and DR..
Dorsett as well for their inspiration
and great and sympathetic assist
ance. About twenty-five new mem
bers were gained for the Johnston
union.
The closing hymn is a favorite
with everybody and SO suited to
close service like that, Shall we
Gather at the River" This was
sung with glorious enthusiasm, and
the meeting came to close, as all
earthly joys must soon or later do,
but fires are left burning in the
hearts of those who passed out that
night. which will never go out, and
some day the Purpose of God in the
destruction of the demon of intem-
peranGe will be carried to compile
tioH.
n Miss Roena Shaner was invited to
talk to the High School on Monday
morning, and we may be sure she
gave them a splendid inspiration
out of her great heart, her store of
information and her magnetic man.
ner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
Opera House Monday Night.

Mr.. w. Powell Hale has been
engaged to give an entertainment
in the Edgefeld opera house Mon
day night. Mr.. Hale ranks among
the foremost readers and impersona'
tors on the American platform to-
day. His impersonations are of a
varied nature and never fail TO cap
tivate his large audiences. TIE peo-
pie of Edgefeld are fortunate, in
having an opportunity of hearing
Mr.. Hale. The entertainment begins
at S:3 o'clock Monday night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-03-06
EdgefieId Rifles Inspected.

The Edgefeld Rifles, one of the
Oldest militia companies iR,~the
>ta,e, was inspeeJeda~tesy ~ty7G;ar Gaarf<S. Geo.
IL. M, Nas NlaA streiI t5reI, representing the ma
ti9Hssi government, and Gen. w. w.
Moore, representing the state.
The company under command of
Capt. w. Q. Tompkins made very
creditable appearance. After the In
spection on the public square, Capt.
McMaster repaired to the armory,
where all government property was
carefully inspected and checked up.