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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
WOODSTOCK. VIRGINIA.
Virginia Postmastcrs of Fourth
Class to Face Civil Service.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE
Civil Service Commission an
nounced today that examination
will be held within the next 60
days for the positions of fourth
class postmasters in the States
of Vermont. New Hampshire,
Florida. New Mexico, Virginia
and North Carolina.
In this connection statement
issued by the Postofice Depa rt-
ment said s:
This order president " !.
sons order of May ~ removed
the cloak of civil service prott c.
ton from a large body of fourth
class postmasters who had been
blanketed into the class fed SER
wee by President Taft and di-
rec.ed that these positions be
thrown open to civil service COM
petion. The examinations will
be open to the present postmas-
tiers of these offices as we'll as 10
any other persons who desire to
compete.
Postmaster General Burleson
stated that he desired it distinct
ly understood that it is his pur.
pose to carry out the intent OF
President Wilson's order that
these positions be filled in &C.
cordance with both the spirit
and letter of the Civil Service
Law. He added that he does
not delegate the power of ap'
pointment, nor in any case is Sc
lection made simply upon or be-
cause a recommendation of a
member OF Congress-. He stated
further that he has a duty to
perform in making selections un.
der the civil service rules; that
it is his desire to select in every
case the most efficient man Oh.
taina bic. and that in furtherance
of such desire he is using and
intends to continue to use every
available means of ascertainlng
the best men certified to him by
the Civil Service Commission.
Further, he has directed that
all letters recommending appoint.
ments based upon political c, D.
siderations be returned to the
writer's.
THE Postmaster General states
that he is in earnest in his eff
forts to obtain the best men re-
gardless of the political opera
tions, and whenever he finds in
any case that he has been misled
because of Recommendations made
for political reasons. the fourth.
class postmaster or rural carrier
so appointed will be promp thy re-
moved from Office
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
Notice.

The tax bills for 1913, for Town of
Woodstock, Va, are now made out,
and may be paid at any time at the
Office of the Town Tres surer
After January LIST. 1914, j. per will
be added and all bills placed in the
collectors hands, to be collected &C
cording to law.
Respectfully,
M. W. MAGRUDER.
Aug. ]2-td. Treasurer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
A Night of Terror.

Few nights are more terrible thar
that of mother looking on her child
choking and gasping for breath dur.
ing an attack Of Group, and nothing
in the house TO relieve it Many moth
els have passed nights of terror in
this situation. A little forethoughi
will enable you to avoid all this
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is a
certain cure for Group and has never
been known to fail. Keep it at hand.
For sale by All Dealers. adv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
NOTICE.,

All parties are hereby warned not
to trespass upon our lands by day or
night, hunting, trapping, fishing, or
otherwise. Violators of this notice
will be dealt with according to law.
jeremiah Kibler,.
]. D. Boyer,
Jas. w Gochenour,
Oct 10 Emo George Wetzel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21

l Will sell ut public suction on the
premises on
SATURDAY. DEC, 6, 1913,
at II O'Clock, A. NJ, the home Of the
late E. b. and Henrietta Hotel. locat-
ed on the Cedar Creek Road, mile
North of Saumsville, Va.
The home place consists of 13 acres
and poles, more or less, with good
house. excellent barn, cistern and
lots OF good fruit of all kinds.
Also 81 acres, more or less, noun
tain land, partly in timber.
TERMS OF SALE
One-Half Cash, rest in two equal
payments OF one and two years with
interest from date. Lien retained or
property until all deferred payments
are made.
]. HARRIS THOMPSON, Agt.,
Heirs of the late Hem ietta Hotel Est
Chas. TapleY, Auctioneer.
| Nov. 14.-4w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21

A crusade of education which aims
chat common colds may become un
common within the next generation
has been begun by prominen, New
York physicians. Here is list Of
the 'don'ts" which the doctors sa.
will prevent the annual visitation Of
the cold:
Don't sit in draughty car"
"Don't sleep in hot rooms
Don't avoid the fresh air. "
Don't stun yourself at meal time
Overesting reduces your resista nee. .
To which we would add-when you
take cold get rid of it as QUICK as
possible To accomplish that vor
will find Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy most excellent. So"t by All
Dealers. aCv.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
For Children there l. Nothing Better

A cough medicine for children must
help their coughs and colds without
bad effects on their little stomachs and
bowels. Foley's Honey and Tar ex-
actly fills this need. No opiates, no
sour stomach. no constipation follows
its use Stutfy colds. wheezy breath
ing, coughs and Group are all quickly
helped. Walton & Smoot. adv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
Pain In Back and Rheumatism.

Torment thousands of people daily
Dou't be one of these sufferers whan
for so little cost yoa can get we'll rid
of the cause. Foley Kidney Pills be-
gin their good work from the very
first dose They exert so direct an
action on the kidneys and bladder
that the pain and torment of backache,
rheumatism and kidney trouble is
soon dispelled. Walton & Smoot.
adv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
Christmas Goods .

People are beginning to purchase
Christmas goods. Consult your
county paper to learn where to BUY
them. The merchant that invites you
has the goods to show you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
Sheep for Sale.

Twenty-one foe ewes and one
| thoroughbred Shropshire Buck.
These sheep are young and clean. !
will sell the ewes for $500 per head,
! If sold soon.
w. l.. SAUM,
Nov. Il mo. Saumsville, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
7 onlght.

Tonight, If you feel dull and stupid.
or bilious and constipated. take a
dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and
you will feel all right tomorrow. For
sale by All Dealers. adv
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21


Albert, of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Rinker,
of Washington, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Rinker on High
Street.
Miss Alice Coffman has return
cd to her home in Woodstock,
after a two weeks visit to Mr..
Marion Everly and family.
Miss Virginia Williamson has
returned from a brief visit to
Winchester.
Miss Maude Davies. of the
Graded School Faculty, has re-
turned from a weekend visit to
her home at Messy Creek.
Miss June Moffet is i'll at her
home with severe case of
grippe.
| Mr.. r. Lee Wilson has return
ed from a visit to Washington.
| Mrs. Sidney Moffett has re-
turned from an extended visit to
RELATIVES in MartinSburg and
iHagerstowu.
Prof. c. K. Holsinger. Messrs,
Denny Kronk, Dudley Green,
Richard Tisinger and Thomas
iGrandstaff attended the Y. M
&c. A. Conference in Edinbure
lover the weekend.
| The basket ball team of thi.
Iplace under Coach Ripley Walk
Ter, went to Woodstock Friday
where they defeated the Higl
lSchool boys in a score of Is to 7
! Mrs. Monroe Boyer, of Read
ling. Pa, is the guest of hel
father. Mr.. l.. Triplett, Jr., al
1.-THE St. Charles Hotel.
Mr.. L. Triplett, Jr., who re
ceived a severe fall two week:
lago is recovering.
/ The Union Church property i.
being much improved by the lay
ing a wide concrete walk from
the street to the church.
i The Proctor property recently
purchased by Mr.. H. S. Wunder
IS being remodeled and extensive
Improvements are being placed
on the property.
| Nh. Walter Evans is having
1.-THE foundation laid for a modern
dwelling house which he will
erect on the Windle lot next t.
1.-THE property of Mr.. NJ. Moore OF
'lSouth Main Street.
! Mrs. Holmes Fowl, of St
Louis, who has been visiting Mr.
land Mrs. F. NJ. Bird, left thi.
lweek for visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Moore, o.
IQuicksburg.
Miss Alberta Roller, Messrs
Ripley Walker, Robert Bird
John Wissler, Jr. and C. NJ
Shannon attended the Virginia
Georgetown game in Washington
last Saturday.
Rev. w. o. Tolbert, of Win.
leicester, is assisting Rev. Whit
ltig of the Methodist Church in a
Iseries of protracted services.
| Mr.. Bruce Wolf has returned
from an extended visit to rela.
Itives in North Dakota.
| Miss Steel, of Stephens City,
is the guest of Mrs. Whittig al
the Methodist parsonage.
Miss Katie Coffman has return.
ed from a visit to relatives in
Washington and Baltimore.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Lutheran Church will hold their
Annual Bazaar and White Sale,
Thanksgiving Day, dinner and
supper will be served and the ba.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
TrespaSS Notices.
Declare War on Colds.

Tre,pass notices for sale at this
office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
SCHOOL FUNDS.

The State School Fund apooroned the S2124
per head of school population.
The apporoned County School Fund is per
head of school population.
The District School Fund
levy made by Supervisor of that District.
Districts School Pop Dis
Ahby Il 4O 50 AL SO
Davis. 046...... Eel 400
Johnston 6O4 2S2 60. 443
Lee S8S w 1856 H.. 80 IS 934 %
Madison Co., lO7 OIL. 80 IS
Stonewal $780, 975 30.
Woodstock 3O6.
Unapportoned
Total 9O6 II 544 81 30
The State High School other funds will come
in later. Very respectfully submitted,
C. V. SHOEMAKER.
Division Superintendent of Schools.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

| will sell at public auction on the
nram isas On
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21

For latest Styles delightful Stories for money saving
and labor-savng ideas, Today's Magazine is re-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-11-21

The funeral of Mrs. Annie
Kingree, wife of the late David
Kingree. who died Monday at
lat her home at Hawhinstown
was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Kingree, who previous to
|her marriage was Miss Moore
and was 70 years Of age. Hel
death was due to paralysis.
She is survived BY one daugh-
| ter, Mrs. Charles Gibbons, O.
Florida and two sons, Messrs
Thomas, of Hawkinstown ant
Albert, of New York.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
4 NEW LAW.

The legislature last winter passed
a law, or rather amended the pres
law, in regard to partnerships in
business. Thinking that this law
might be interesting to our readers
we give it below:
mo person or persons shall here
after carry on, conduct or transact
business in this State under assumed
name, or any designation, name or
Stale other than the real name or
namef of the Individual or individu-
ais owning, conducting or transact
ing such business, unless such per-
son or persons shall file in the Office
of the clerk Of the Superior Court
of the county or counties in which
such person or persons own, con-
duct or transact, or intend to own,
conduct or transact such business,
or maintain an office or place Of
business, certificate setting forth
the name under which such business
is owned or is to be conducted or
transacted, and the true or real full
name or names Of the person or per-
sons owning, conducting or trans
acting the same, with the home and
postoffice address or addresses of
said person or persons. Said GER
tificate shall be executed and duly
acknowledged by the persoe or per
sons so owning, conducting Or in
tending to conduct said business:
Provided, that the selling OF goods
by sample or through travelling
agents or travelling statesmen, or by
means Of orders forwarded by the
purchaser through the mails, shall
not be construed for the purpose of
this act as conducting or transac.ing
business SO IS to require the fling
of said certificates,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper VIII DE
pleased to learn that there IS at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails ia cure. Send for list of testimc-
malls. Address, T. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Tie Convention Will Meet
In Elizabeth City, N. c., Wednesday,
October Is to 10, 1918, in the
Olive Branch Baptist Church
Rev. c.. M. Cartwright,
D. D., Pastor.

The next annual session Of the
North Carolina National-Baptist
State Convention will meet in Eliza
beth City, N. c., Wednesday, Octo-
Der, 1913, and continue in session
until the following Sunday night.
The minutes of the former session
are unavoidably late, but the secre-
tary will send them out Immediately
after he gets them from the press.
This coming session, which is of
great and vital interest, will be held
in the spacious and commodious
edifice Of the Olive Branch Baptist
church, whose pastor, Rev. DIR. G..
NJ. Cartwright, is president of the
Convention.
People in various parts Of the
State are making preparations to
attend this session of the Conven-
ton. Those who go by rail should
join in groups Of ten or more, when
ever possible, and purchase block
ticket. This will entitle each pur-
chaser in such group Of ten persons
to q considerable reduction in the
railroad fare.
For further particulars write to
the secretary.
GEO. NJ. JAMES,
Scotland Neck, N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

1t is predicted that the new tariff
law will provide surplus of from
ten to sixteen million dollars.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
A Gall to The Citizens.
Office Board County Commissioners
Halifax, N. c..

Office Board County Commissioners,
Halifax, N. C.
Whereas the Governor of North
Carolina, has issued his proclon'r ion
asking the Citizens Of North Caro- lima
to join in an effort to better the con-
dition Of the public roads in the
State and the board Of County Com
missioners desire to lend their aid in
the work. Thereupon they ask every
citizen of Halifax county, to join and
help the cause by giving two days
on the roads on the days set apart
by the Governor, Nov. 5th, and 9th,
1913. And the Board appointed
the following named persons to take
part in urging the citizens Of their
respective Townships to come out
and aid in the work.
Brinkleyville Township-Dr. J. H.
Norman, T. c. Williams.
ButterWood Township. r. Pat
terson.
Conoconara Township. H. Oar
den.
Enfield Township. r. Dickens,
and P. V. Randolph.
Faucets Towpship-W. R. Nevill
and J. B. Dickens.
Halifax Township-Dr. H. B. Fur.
gerson.
Littleton Township-C. D. House,
Palmyra Township. y. Baker.
Scotland Neck Township. A.
Kitchin.
Roseneath Township-W. C. Ais
brook.
Weldon Township-Geo. C. Green.
Roanoke Rapids-Jno. L. Patter-
son.
Board Of County Commissioners,
By W. R. Harvey, Chairman
J. II. Norman, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
THE LOCAL BILLS.

The legislature was called togeth-
er for the purpose Of considering
the freight rate question and the
amendments to the Constitution,
but from the way local bills have
been introduced these important
questions have been pushed aside
and other matters given right OF
way. There is entirely too much
time taken up in the consideration
of local bills, and in a great many
instances only a few people are in
terested or benefited.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

The Back Home and Freight
Rate Edition" of the News and OBJ
server issued some days ago was one
of the best special editions that pa
per has ever issued. It's pages were
devoted to discussion of the I'M
just freight rates that are forced
upon the State. The Observer is &C.
voting time and space to this freight
rate question and is doing a work
that is bound to bring results.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
The Habit: Of Saving.

Habit is the deepest law of human nature Il is either
eur supreme strength most miserable weakness
IL VIII make or break Our whole scheme of CIVILIZATION
arose from our habits baby born today, in one or TWO
score years will be the victim triumph his habits
AND you, Also through habits, moulded from
puppy oaoy into successful noble Now %
an habits, the habit Of wasting the most ruroU an Inc
habit of saving is the precious your tai
ehts your time srengthyour whole leif do no
form Inc habit of saving the profits of your labor
Inns habit of saving is not easy habit to form b
once formed it replaces the old fear of the future with coma
dence' 1t creates ambition and provides the mind with the
eaton OF independence. To spend all to be @
natural as breaing-unl grow so wise reflect hat
we VIII stop earning long before stop breathing.
Inc hao OF saving is real pleasure when it is once aN
eo Indeed, there is real fascination it there III
"achng crops grow in the field But it in holding the
naolt that there is difficulty. for if formed is likely
20 nave permanent and beneficial effect the character
1he difficulty is in creating the habit
IL has been said that IAN early and provent fear the
noher OF safety and this fear will the wise protect
themselves with of defense-and Is more
S cure than the saving habit
Out OF the saving habit will grow cal
Lii 70 aod elements OF strength character you
WI" learn the habit OF efdena sefreance of prudence
dom u ang your own feplan This is the OF ffee
income Dy the wage Garner. But greater earning power Is
eaed oy the saving habit and thus will he power
uon and what is important all there will to
save. - a. INV wa
WE WILL HELP YOU TO SAVE CALL 10 SEE US,
EVERY COURTESY EXTENDED CONSISTENT WITH GOOD
BANKING. FOUR PER CENT ALLOWED ON SAVINGS
ACCOUNTS TIME CERTIFICATES ISSUED PAYABLE
THREE, SIX. NINE OR TWELVE MONTHS ALTER DATE
THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK,
SCOTLAND NECK. N.
Oapltal. 100000 Surplus, S13,5O0m
NicDoWei resident j. Harper Alexander Jr, Cahel
= gregory VicePres Hugh Johnson Assistant Cashier
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
REPEATING LAWS.

We understand that Representa-
tive w. r. Clement, in the legisla-
ture from this county, has intro
duced a bill in the House repeating
the act creating the Good Roads
Commission for this county, this be-
ing the law under which our roads
are now being worked. We were
told at Halifax Monday that Mr..
Clement claims that IS per cent. OF
the people want it repealed. Won
der where in the world he got his
information?
The people are not asking for the
repeal of this law and Mr.. Clement
is badly mistaken if he even thinks
they are. 1t surely must be that our
aforesaid representative has heard
from "higher up and that he has
misjudged this word for the voice
of the people.
The present Good Roads Law has
only been in operation four or five
months and during this time the
men appointed by Mr.. Clement to
have charge of this work have done
well and there is no complaint at
their action. This Commission is
composed of John L. Patterson, G.
D. House, George C. Green, R. C.
Dunn, w. L. Schlicter and F. P.
Shields. These men are of unques-
toned business ability and are hand
ling the road affairs we'll. The law
ought to be given a two years trial
and if Mr.. Clement and the other
member of the House, Mr.. w. P.
White and also Senator Daniel al
low this bill to be repealed the peo-
ole will certainly call them to &C.
count for their actions. We note
also that bill has been introduced
in the House to repeal the act es-
tablishing cotton weigher for
Scotland Neck. This is another
thing that is untimely and uncailed
for and ought not to pass.
The steps taken at this extra ses-
son Of the legislature to repeal
these or any other laws passed at
the regular session are mere child.
ish actions and not worthy the rep.
resentatives we had reason to be.
lieve Halifax county elected last No.
vember. Away with such ward pol.
itics and childish acts.
Let these laws stand for two
years--until they have at least been
given trial-and then, if they are
not what is wanted or needed, re.
peal them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

The Democratic tariff bill receiv-
ed the signature of President Will
son last week and it is now the law
of the land. President Wilson used
two good pens in afixing his sigma
ture to this bill-one he presented
to Senator F. M. Simmons, of North
Carolina and the other to Represen-
tative Oscar Underwood, of Ala
bAma.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

is cheap; and Devoe is not the only
good paint; it is enc Of dozen; snd
very likely, the only one in your
town-tilere are hundreds of middl-
ing and bad.
You can see what chance there is
Of another good one there: perhaps
one in ten at the most.
Bad paint is dearest; middling is
dear; costs or times as much as
the best.
No matter about the cost gallon
that isn't it; the cost a square foot;
the cost job; better yet, the cost a
year.
There's whole education in paint
this advertisement.
DEVOE
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

Governor Locke Craig has issued
a proclamation naming November
5th and 9th as Good Roads Days"
Governor Craig's proclamation calls
upon every able-bodied man ito
shoulder his shovel, march out and
strike a blow for progress" Let
every citizen put in two days actual
work for good roads. It will more
than pay.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
DEVOE
E. T. Whitehead Company sells it

The Kehukee Association met
with Spring Green Church in Martin
County last Saturday and continued
through Monday. The crowd on
Sunday was estimated at 5000 to
10000 people. Quite number Of
people from this section attended
the Association.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
Notice..

There will be offered for sale in
the Town of Enfield, North Carolina
four az large Mules the property of
Halifax County to the highest bid
der for cash. Parties wishing good
mules will do well to be there on the
day of sale.
Sole to teke place October, 18th,
1913, at IL o'clock M. By order of
County Commissioners.
J. H. NORMAN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

OUR STORE WILL BE CLOSED
Saturday, October 18th. VIII open
at 6 p. m. M. Hoffman & Bro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09

And now we are to have new
currency law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-09
To Cure q Cold In 0na nax

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It zteps the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money il it fails to cure.
E. w. GROVES signature on each box. 26e.