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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
A MESSAGE TO WOMEN
Who Are "Just Ready to Drop"

Who Are "Just Ready to Drop"
When you are "just ready to drop"
when you feel so weak that you can
hardly drag yourself about-and be-
cause you have not slept well, you
get up as tired-out next morning as
when you went to bed, you need help.
Miss Lea Dumas writes from Ma
lone, N. Y, saying: Il was In a bad
ly rundown condition for several
weeks but two bottles OF Vinol put
me on my feet again and made me
strong and well .Vinol has done me
more good than all the other medi-
cines I ever took"
II the careworn, rundown women,
the pale, sickly children and feeble
old folks around here would follow
Miss Dumas example, they, too, would
soon be able to say that Vinol, our
delicious cod liver and iron remedy,
had built them up and made them
strong.
1t Is a wonderful, strength creator
and body-builder, and we sell it I'M
der a guarantee of satisfaction. You
get your money back If Vinol does
not help you.
p. S. For any skin trouble try our
Saxo Salve. We guarantee it.
E. T. Whitehead Company
Scotland Neck, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06

With Enfield township on the
west and Halifax township on the
north. building good roads with
bond issues it will be almost abso-
lutely necessary for Conoconara,
Scotland Neck, Roseneath and Pal
myra townships to soon do some
real permanent road building. We
want to suggest that these town.
ships come together and pass bond
election and build good roads. It
can be done and without such a
heavy tax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
4 nallcY'et:n Party.
Reported for The Common y ealth.

Reported for The Common ealth.
On the night when witches ride
and all things unholy are abroad,
Gudeman and Gudewife C. w. Al
bertson, having the services of their
friendly witches, made merry in
their hospitable home near town.
They gathered a goodly company
there and divided them according to
their several tastes. Those who
were devotees of the game played
whist, while the others joined the
more hilarious and more typical
ly hallow'e cen sports. Apples were
bobbed for Nth some success; for
tunes were drawn from suspended
apples and lettered turnips. The
portrait of the man in the moon was
drawn amid much merriment, and
the wicked but fascinating black cat
had his tail appended in various un-
anatomical places.
The ears Of corn which accomo-
datingly produced a soft. fairy glow
showed the potato brownies and the
mild-faced collards looking on with
bland approval. A nut contest Sc
verely taxed the wits of the assem-
bled guests for the fifteen quiet
minutes. Then delicious salad and
its usual concomitants, served en-
buffet, delighted the merry-makers.
After wishing host and hostess
good night. each guest was present.
ed with lighted jack-o-lantern as a
mascot against all harm on the
homeward journey.
The owls looked solemnly down.
the goblin lanterns grinned, the
wheels of the departing vehicles
crunched the gravel. and a happy.
satisfactory evening was over.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
New Folks Since They've Cut Out Booze

The Observers line of march Tin
Raleigh during the State Fair) led
through at least 10000 people, and
the men it encountered or saw un-
der the influence of sowpaw could
have been counted on the fingers of
one hand, and of men drunk enough
to be run in" it saw not one. The
present day public gathering in
North Carolina is so different from
the old institution that comment on
it is general and irresistible. 1t is a
gathering of practically a new peo-
pie Charlotte Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
Jurors For November Court.

The following names were drawn
by the county commissioners Mon
day to serve as jurors at the No
vember term of Halifax Superior
court to convene on Monday, No
vember oath.
FIRST WEEK.
j. D. Hawkins. H. L. Haswell, j.
D. Lawrence. w. D. McCombs, j. N.
Powell. E. w. Hyman, J. E. Ayers,
Jr., J. L. Lewis, T. J. Rock, Fayette
Shaw, ]. E. Cokes, L. E. Hedge
peth, J. o. Lewis, ]. B. Peirce, J. E..
Neville, R. L. Flemming. ]. w. War
rem, R. P. Parker. w. L. Cullom.
George L. Andrews, R. F. Fits, Y.
A. Spivcy. r. e. Shearin, E. T, e.
lington, William Barbee. S. w.
Shearin, Enock Simmons, j. V.
Parks, w. T. johnson. w. H. Barnes,
J. H. Spruill, J. E. Condrey, C. J.
Smith. G. w. Morgan, H. B. Jones,
j. T. Allen.
SECOND WEEK.
Mark Whitley, j. K. Dickens, w.
P. Thomas, Walter Lucas, ]. S.
Coleman. T. A. Marshall, H. B.
Nevill, Frank Ballard J. T. M aiming,
J. E. Hockeday, F. L. Pitts, R. H.
King, Tom Coley, w. L. Wicker, ].
A. Whitehead, ]. R. Browning, j.
r. Glasgow, S. A. Whitley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
Cotton Crops Short.

The cotton crop is reported short
through this entire section. Some
say they will not get more than half
crop while others say the yield will
be about One-third.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06

The North Carolina Just Freight
Rate Association seems determined
to keep up the fight for Just Freight
Rates. This is the only way to ever
get the rate we ought to have.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
Entered at the postofice at Scotland
Neck, N. c., as Second Glass Matter.
Thursday, November 6, 1913.

What is to be done about building
q Confederate Monument in Scot
land Neck? Now is good time
to start the movement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-11-06
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur
zical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
The same time. Not 1iniment. Csc. Soc. 81 90.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
Booster Day, Nov. ~.

Next Saturday the people are
all going to spend the day in good
old Baxter Springs. They will
be here from long distances, and
are going to be we'll paid for COM
ing. The merchants are going
to make it interesting to the Wis
itors. Many of them are making
special prices for the occasion,
and in addition, the Booster Club
is going to give away a big and
fine list of prizes.
Remember, good people, that
the registration is going to close
at 2 p. M, and this is earlier than
usual. Be on hand early. Get
into town earlier in the day, meet
your friends and have a good
time. A nice rest room has been
provided for the ladies who want
a place to put on some fresh pow
der, and clean up after their drive.
Don't forget the day and date,
and be here early.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
This Side the Mound.

Well, good people, the ore
finds have come this side of Blue
Mound, which brings the new
camp closer to Baxter Springs.
Leases have been taken the
last few days by the Picher Lead
Co. of Joplin, the Underwriters
Land Co. of Webb City, and by
Temple Chapman of Webb City.
An immense amount of prospect
ing is going to be done right
away.
Four holes have gone into ore
on the Foley land, nine holes on
the Toovey land are in ore, and
now Jim Barnes, the wild cat
driller, who has been and is drill.
ing on the Lindsey land, this
tide of Blue Mound has made a
good strike.
There'll be big diggings out
west, in the new Kansas field,
before long, and Baxter Springs
is going to be the center of the
biggest and most productive lead
and zinc mining district in the
world.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
Notice to the Public

have moved my office
into the SMITH HOTEL
BUILDING, where I can give
the business my personal
attention, and will con-
finH0 20 give y0u the best
service ObfainabIe In my
line Of business, with fair,
honorable treatment and
prompt settlement In case
Of loss
Very Truly Yours,
a. v. SMITH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
HuQ0 Success.

The alfalfa meeting at Blue
Mound school house last Friday
night was a huge success in every
sense of the word. The weather
was perfect, and the house was
crowded, every seat being filled,
and some people had to stand up.
Mr.. Jordan's speech was up to
what was expected of him, and
1t was certainly appreciated. At
the close of the meeting the peo-
pie stayed for some time talking
to Mr.. Jordan, and got some val
liable pointers from him. Many
of those present went home with
the fixed determination to prepare
a piece of ground for the growing
of alfalfa, and it is our certain
belief that within three years
there will be thousands of acres
of alfalfa in this part of Cherokee
county.
Mr.. Jordan made it very plain
to his hearers that alfalfa raising
means the dawn of plenty. He
told of the successful farmers ov-
er in Labette county who are rails
ing it, and Labette county soil is
no better than the soil of this sec
tion. Mr.. Jordan is ready at any
time to give his assistance to any
one who asks it, and many are
going to avail themselves of the
chance.
Another meeting will be held
in the near future, and it will be
held at Willow creek school house.
Watch the News for date, as it
is the News that is promoting
these meetings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
4. F. q. Notice.

Patrons on rural routes are
hereby notified to put stamps on
mail matter hereafter, and not
put coins for stamps in the mail
boxes. This is an important mat
ter, and we trust all patrons will
take due notice of this change.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Tracy Munson, general freight
agent of the M. o. G., and H. L.
Traber, general passenger agent
of the same road, we're here last
week looking after business mat
ters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

A full house greeted the Rt.
Rev. Frank Mlilspaugh at st.
Marks church last Sunday even
ing. Rev. Millspaugh admins
tered the rite of confirmation to
seven candidates, and he gave an
Account Df the three weeks con-
veuti0h of Episcopal bishops and
deputies In New York City. Much
vas printed il the daily papers of
TIE cO Ventiou, bat the Bishops
icconnt res more interesting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

John Pliler lost a good horse
last week. The animal ate too
much immature fodder.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
seaut1fy your DIN mH ROOM.

Mrs. Entertainer:
TWofo1d do you honor your Thanksgiving
guests when you feast them upon dainty v1ands
in the midst OF beautiful surroundings. Also
the best way to train your children to have
GOOD MANNERS at the table is to serve them In
q we1l-appo1nted dining room. We keep modern
dining room furnature-cha1rs, tables, side
boards and everything else you need to make
your home beaut1fu1 and happy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

The Baxter W. R. C. enter
tanned the Woman's Relief Corps
from Galena last Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Mrs. W. W. Wyatt left Tues
day night for Frances, Okla, to
visit her parents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

John T. Polster returned Tues
day morning from a business trip
to St. Louis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Cardiu spent
Sunday in Columbus visiting rel.
atives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Miss Carrie Perkins of Galena
visited relatives here last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Rev. and Mrs. Fred Busch and
son, Fred Jr., of Galena visited
friends here the first of'the week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rardiu, on Thursday, Nov. 13, a
daughter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Miss Blanche Lobtz of Clare
more, Okla, spent the week end
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Covey.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Mrs. George Rucker and Miss
Belle -Rucker spent Monday in
Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Born-Sunday, Nov. 16, to Mr..
and Mrs. Hunter Gregory, a son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Will open tax books at State
Bank, Dec. 10. B. w. Patton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Mrs. W. T. Gregory was host
ess to the S. p. & H. club last
week. A most enjoyable pro-
gram was given.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

The meetings at the Christian
church are drawing good sized
congregations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

The Blue Mound Ants had a
big time at their meeting on last
Thursday evening. Aside from
the regular work, a big oyster
supper was enjoyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

The M. o. G. has put the
motor car service back on, and
the motor cars are running reg
ularly now. For some time the
motor cars have been knocked
out, and the service has been
very irregular and likewise very
unsatisfactory.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

T. B. McElhiney, a former
Baxterite, was here last week
visiting old-time friends. He was
on his way from a visit to Illinois
to his home in Oklahoma City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Don Wills sold several cars of
hay to Dos McGinnis of Miami
last week. The hay to be loaded
here, and the price paid was $13
per ton,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

DR.. Bailey, district superintend-
ent of the M. E. church, will
preach here in the NJ. E. church
this Wednesday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20
For Sale.

Square piano; $40; call at this
Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

How would you like to have a
good farm in Colorado, Well, we
have one for trade, 100 acres, 100
of which is in cultivation, and
good crops were raised this year,
in spite of the dry weather. If
you feel interested in a trade of
this kind, come in and see as.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Mckinney
and son, Bruce, visited Mrs. ]. P.
Beltzhoover and Miss Nola Beltz.
hoover this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Mrs. M. E. Reddy and daughter,
Margaret Mary, returned last
week from an extended visit with
relatives in st. Marys, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

The Reciprocity club met with
Mrs. Oh. Youse last week. Al
most all the members were pres
ent and had a delightful time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

at tue uOmC VI nIs duu MESs E4u
Covey.
Mrs. W. T. Gregory was host
ess to the S. P. & H. club last
week. A most enjoyable pro-
gram was given.
DR.. Bailey, district superintend-
ent of the M. E. church, will
preach here in the NJ. E. church
this Wednesday night.
DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Mckinney
and son, Bruce, visited Mrs. ]. P.
Beltzhoover and Miss Nola Beltz.
hoover this week.
Mrs. NJ. E. Reddy and daughter,
Margaret Mary, returned last
week from an extended visit with
relatives in st. Marys, Kansas.
The Reciprocity club met with
Mrs. Ol. Youse last week. Al
most all the members were pres
ent and had a delightful time,
Miss Zella Wright entertained
the Embroidery club last Wednes-
day afternoon. Miss Nola Beltz-
hoover will be hostess this week.
Mrs. R. M. Gilman, Mrs. C. C.
Sparlin and Mrs. ]. B. Opperman
will entertain the Ladies' Aid
of the NJ. E. Church and their
friends at the home of Mrs. Gil.
man on East River street this
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Polster was in Col
umbus last week attending the
county NJ. E. Sunday school con-
vention. Mrs. Polster was one
Of the speakers. Others attend
ing the convention from Baxter
were Mrs. w. W. Wyatt, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. N. Gilman and Mrs.
Thousa Baker, Z
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-11-20

Miss Zella Wright entertained
the Embroidery club last Wednes-
day afternoon. Miss Nola Beltz-
hoover will be hostess this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

derins 5000 troops on, duty In Buffalo.
Violence and disorder were soon
| stopped at the time Of the great street
railway strike in Philadelphia after the
appearance Of the state troopers. Vio-
lence and disorder would have been
stopped just as promptly at Buffalo
If this state had had similar force OF
! thoroughly efficient state police within
IL call.
1t is not numbers but methods that
count in dealing with lawlessness, as
the Pennsylvania constabulary have
proved more than once during the last
ten years. They are a model corps al
ways ready for action, trained for any
emergency, and their name everywhere
commands respect.
The merits of the strikers cause In
Buffalo have nothing to do with the
question whether a mob shall defy the
law. destroy property and imperil the
lives Of innocent people on the streets
Such conditions are intolerable, and no
surer preventive has been found. than
that tried in Pennsylvania after many
disastrous experiences. p
A few hundred state police there IN
the course of few years have done
what neither local police nor militia
ever succeeded in doing in preserving
and UNFOLDING the law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
Topics of the Times

There's only one way to DO, MAKE the
hes, of this legislature and get ready
for another. The genera discussion
az tho big measures which failed to re-
ceive due consideration al the hands OF
the mast legislature will have its effect
ON the next and a permanent highway
IKE Rome. is not to be built in day.
jerry Sullivan hasn't Just made up
his mind whether he will accept or de-
cline that $4,000 situation But he VINO
hes!tates is lost-to Iowa.
The bluff at erecting a state building
al the Panama exposition c!assiHes
Waterloo as the Andrew Carnegie OF
Iowa
One important question lodged by
the legislature was that Of prison con-
tract labor. This question should nave
been fairly met and definitely settled
The state Of Iowa is overwhelmingly
in favor OF the abolition Of the system.
u ,s now proposed 20 cut the word
"aDpiause" out of the Congressional
Record reports. But why? 1t doesn't
hurt anybody and is one OF the
perouisites of congressman that does
not cost money. Let the congressman
write in his "applause,'' great ap-
plause' and daughter as he has al
wavs done. Maybe he can fool the
family at home with It
The new crime Of "cubist art" needs
a psnalty commensurate with its own
Nervousness.
wilson who is not a golfer, probably
doesn't know it but his approach over
hazards is one of the best ever seen on
the national links.
However the blue sky law does not
apply TO campaign prospectus OF mem
bers of the legislature tho II might be
thug extended to state advantage.
Harris county, Texas, voted 100000
in bonds at the election a few weeks
ago. This county already has $50 miles
Of paved roads and expects to spend
the entire amount of the issue during
the present year in extending and per-
fecting the system.
Just before the Wisconsin legislature
adjourned it passed blu which pro-
vides for the construction Of a system
of state roads by convict labor All
male prisoners either in state or coun-
" prisons are liable FOR duty on the
road gang.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

fight in the senate" says the Sac Sun,
whore only eighteen votes could be
mustered for the Brockway bill, which
permits and would have allowed the
druggist to keep on hand no more than
five gallons of alcohol ut one time but
would have allowed him without a
court permit to dispense alcohol upon
the prescription of physicians" The
Sun regrets to note that Senator
Mates Joined the democrat and re-
publican senators from saloon cities In
voting against the bill. Senator Clark
son. OF Marion county, was an honor
able exception among the democrats"
When your home merchant presents
YOU with his BILL" suggests the Wood
ward Enterprise. do not allow the
hair on Your spine to rise like porcu-
pine quilts. and look as tho you had
been insulted. The chances are nc
trusted YOU for the shirt on your back
and the groceries to keep your family.
Speak kindly to him who has accom-
modated YOU. for you know you like
prompt pay in others. A man whose
temper rises to ninety degrees in the
shade when asked for just account,
and feels his dignity has been trampled
on is good man-not to trust"
Saloons can keep open in Iowa be-
tween ! a. NJ. and 9 p. m. only-in the
future. That is fourteen hours too
long says the Traer Star Clipper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
THE LIFE INSURANCE MAN KNOWS.

Stick close to the store, the office
and the easy chair in the sitting room.
eat heartily, smoke continually and the
doctor will tell you of hardened AFTER
les, tuberculosis, kidney trouble or an
nounce malignant growth Of the liver
sooner or later. Get out doors. work and
play and you may escape the diseases
which afflict men Of the cities. The
life insurance man makes 1t his bus
mess to know. Take his word for it:
Frederick L. Hoffman, actuary Of
pany, in recent pamphlet, points out
that longevity and diminished liability
10 disease are decidedly favored in the
country. The typhoid fever mortality
rate is higher in the country than in
the city but the difference is much less
than has often been assumed. Altho
the mortality from malaria has been
higher. and IN many places no doubt
still IS so, mosquito elimination has
OF malaria in rural districts. While in
fluenza, dysentery, apoplexy, paralysis,
heart disease and peritonitis also seem
more common in the country, some OF
these are diseases of old age, and the
difference is undoubtedly due in great
measure by reason OF larger proper
ton Of old persons in the country, the
young having migrated TO the city. on
the other hand, the causes of death
more common in the city are venereai
diseases, cancer, alcoholism, 1neningit-
is. enteritis. bronchitis, the pneumon-
las, tuberculosis. cirrhosis of the liver.
appendicitis. Bright's disease and death
from violence.
The city man who demands and
takes time for sufficient exercise and
outdoor pastin1es has the best or ms
competitor who refuses to put part
of .oday's time in the bank for the
RAINY time Of middle age and beyond.
He will be doing business at the Old
stand when the others estate is going
thru probate. There isn't any DOUBT
abou, il. The life insurance man has Il
all figured out.
Il is simply a question of drawing on
account Of health and strength. If he
doesn't deposit 10 the credit OF his
health account the over draft comes
lust that much earlier. The life IN
surance man knows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
TORNADO LEGERDERMAIE.
Harlan Republican.l

One of the farmers east of town,
whose home was destroyed by the
storm had considerable money in the
house at the time-about $500. The
Money was kept in a tin box in tire
kitchen cupboard After the storm
the tin box was found in the debris OF
the home empty. The farmer was
greatly distressed, fearing he had lost
the money but it was later found in
a teapot, also in the debris every cent
and the lid was nicely closed and
the money perfectly dry and unframed
The farmer stoutly asserts that the
storm deity transferred the money
from the box 10 the pot. And what
DO YOU know about that?