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The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
ORIENTAL RUGS
BY GEORGE FITCH,
Author of cat Good Old Siwash."

foot. Rich Americans now collect
Oriental rugs instead of postage stamps,
and enlarge their houses from year to
year to accommodate their collections.
Oriental rugs are divided into two
kinds, like money-real and counterfeit.
Many a man has paid 500 for genuine
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
As Is Often the Case.

From Judge
Pretty Stenographer-1f I marry you I
give up a salary of SIS a week.
Arthur Goodlooks-Not at all! AS a
special privilege you may keep on work.
ing
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
MODERN CONDITIONS.

Dick Turpin, once a robber chief,
Who thought himself lot,
Would now be called a piker thief
More probably than not.
And William Tell, with his cross-bow,
Would show up as dub.
They'd make of him a fearful show
At any rifle club.
Old Aesop, he would have to pillow,
Or join a hobo gang.
He couldn't sell his fables now,
For they were not in slang.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
Entertaining Literature.
Often the Case

II wish / had a fairy tale to read"
Here's the seed catalogue"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15

Every happy married couple wants
something to call baby"
Yes; sometimes it's a canary and
sometimes it's bulldog
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
Smashing Prccedents.

MY girls father used to sit in the
kitchen of evenings. But when Pres-
dent Wilson called on the Senate, il
stirred the old man up so that he, too,
has smashed precedent"
SOP
'Yes; now he comes in and sits with
us occasionally
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
Not Worth 1t.

why did you name the baby Nebu-
chadnezZar?'
His Uncle Nebuchadnezzar has prom
sed to leave him 5000"
The boy may not thank sou in after
life. L think he'd rather go out ana
earn 5000 than to carry around that
name"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
The Amateur Gardener.

At gardening I'm but a mutt,
A joke, indeed.
/ thought / had an egg plant, but
1t was a weed.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
Household Hint.

A good housekeeper reports that you
can shave ice very nicely with safety
razor
The Washington herald., 1913-05-15
Somebody Behind Them.

Where do these Balkan states get tn,
money to prolong the war;
Il think they must be backed by tn,
moving picture people"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19

Have you heard about the new
liver remedy that E. T. Whitehead
Company are selling so much or
Don't bother any more with Gallo
mel: the new remedy is safer, bet
ter. surer and no after misery or
distress.
And here's statement that shows
how good CARSWELL'S LIVER
AID is; if you buy it for any all
ment for which we recommend 1t
and you are not satisfied with re-
suits money back without any red
tame at E. I. Whitehead Company's.
CARSWELL'S LIVER-AID is pure
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Palmyra liens.

Palmyra, June 17.-Miss Edna
Guilford, of Rocky Mount, is visit,
ing Mrs. E. R. Ausbon.
Miss Gladys Beckwith, of Green.
vile, is visiting Mrs. L. J. Baker.
Mr.. Robert Everett left Sunday
afternoon on his car for Greenville.
Miss Ethel Everett has returned
home from the Greenville Teachers
Training School to spend her vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Wilmer Hopkins spent Sun.
day in Norfolk.
Mrs. j. B. Stephenson spent Sun.
day in Scotland Neck with her
parents.
Mrs. c. N. Andrews spent Sunday
in Martin county with her brother,
E. H. Turner.
Mr.. c. A. Harrison took Messrs.
7. C. Allsbrook and c.. H. Robertson
to Warrenton last Wednesday on his
car.
Mr.. Walter Robertson, of Rober-
sonvi!le, returned home Monday, af-
ter spending few days with Mr..
William Baker.
Messrs. E. H. Leggett and Jack
Robertson are spending the week in
Williamson.
Mr.. Enoch M. Cherry is spending
this week in Palmyra.
Mr.. c. N. Andrews left Tuesday
morning for Norfolk where he will
remain for a few DAYS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Death Of an Aged Citizen.

Capt. William D. Smith was found
dead in bed Saturday morning, June
18th, when his daughter, Mrs. Ber-
nard Allsbrook, went to call him for
breakfast. From his position on the
bed he had evidently been dead for
several hours. Mr.. Smith had a
stroke of paralysis something over
two years ago and since that time
he had been gradually growing
weaker and more feeble, and until
finally the end came.
The burial took place in the Bap-
fist cemetery Sunday afternoon, the
funeral service being conducted by
Elder w. 3. Strickland, who spoke
in a very tender manner of his de-
parted friend.
William D. Smith was born Jan
uary 18th, 1916, died June Is, 1913,
making his stay with US little over
81 years. Mr.. Smith was twice mar
ried, by his first marriage he leaves
three children as follows: Mr.. w.
G. Smith, Of Petersburg, Va, Mir.
Geo. R. Smith, of Portsmouth, and
Mrs. Bernard Aiisbrook. of Scotland
Neck. He also leaves a widow by
his second marriage, now living in
Portsmouth, and she with his two
sons were present at the burial.
Other near relatives living are two
sisters and one brother.
Mr.. Smith was an engineer by oc-
cupation and was said to be one Of
:he best that ever pulled throttle.
He had friends wherever he was
known and it was pleasant to associ-
ate with him. We shall miss his
pleasant words and familiar face
from our communit y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19

ly vegetable: is pleasant to take
(Which makes it the ideal remedy tC
clean out the bowels Of the little
ones), it acts on the liver without
harshness, gently but surely drives
the poisonous gas and foul accumu-
Iation from the bowels.
1t banishes constipation, ends the
misery of sick headache, stomach
distress, and Indigestion, and for ma
laria and kidney disease it is surely
a quick acting, splendid medicine.
Get a bottle of CARSWELL' s
LIVER-AID- today-50 cents is al
all you need.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Newest Discovery for Sick Liver,
Constipation, Sick Headache and Malaria,

Every One Feels Fine First Day After Taking Cawes LiveAd
No More Calomel for the People Of Scotland Neck
Money Back If Not Satisfied.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Mother Deserted Infant,

Raleigh, N. c., June 14.-Hallie
Carlyle, young woman % years
old, was brought from Henderson
today to answer the charge of de-
serting her month-oId infant in the
Hotel Turner here June End. She
admitted the charge, pleading in
ability to provide for it. She is a
native of Weldon. She was bound
over to Superior Court. The police
are seeking home for the child.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Summing Up The Evidence.

''You thiuk old man Watson was
angry, do your" said Wiggles.
You'd have thought so if you d
see the profane look he gave me-"
said Walloper.
"Profane look? What on earth
is a profane look?" asked Wiggles.
"Why-a sort of cursory glance"
said Walloper.-Harpers Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Misplaced Sympathy.

"You don't mean to say that Du-
geon is dead?'
Yes, sir; and | married his wild
ow."
Dear me! You don't say! Poor
fellow!'
Don't be sorry for him, old man.
He has the laugh on me all right"
Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Gets a Charter.

Roanoke River Development Com
pany which purchased the proper
ties, rights and franchises of the
Roanoke Navigation and Water
Power Company, was chartered to-
day. Weldon is the centre of op-
erations. The authorized capital is
$45, 900, all subscribed for by w. C.
Whitner, Fritz Setterling and John
Tyler, of Richmond, Va, and Thos.
w. Mason, of Northampton County.
State journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Oak City Items.

Oak City, June 17.-Miss Daisy
Bell, of Mullens, S. c., is the guest
of Mrs. S. E. Hines.
Mrs. Anna Bell Harold and her
two children, of Port Norfolk, are
visiting among relativessand friends.
Miss Lydia Inscoe, of Hamilton,
spent the week end with Miss Myr-
tie Long.
Miss Burroughs of near Williams
ten, is the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
John Etheridge, Jr.
Miss Lydia Garris, of Tarboro. is
visiting Mrs. Ed. Davenport, Of
Hamilton.
Sheriff Crawford, of WILLIAMSON,
was in town Saturday.
Miss Mary Worsley has returned
home from a months visit in Tar
boro.
r. L. Crisp, of Flat Swamp, spent
last Friday with his son. Jesse Crisp.
Miss Clyde Jordan is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Casper.
A number of Oak City gentlemen
attended court at Williamson this
week.
Mrs. D. A. Moore spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Long.
Jesse Crisp and wife and George
Daniels and wife motored to Fat
Swamp Sunday spending the day.
Mrs. Owen Jones, of Hobgood,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
with Mrs. M. W. House.
Mrs. Lewis Knight, Of near Tar
boro, spent Sunday with Mrs. Nat
Brown.
Mrs. Lucy Bland is the guest of
Mrs. H. ]. Etheridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Barrett, of
Washington, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Barrett last week.
DR.. Edgar Long atteeded a medi-
cal meeting in Morehead City Mon
day.
Mrs. T. w. Whitehurst and Miss
Kemp, of Greenville, and Miss Daisy
Bell Of Mullens, S. c.. were the
guests Of Mrs. Spencer E. Hines
| Thu. sday night.
A dance was, given in honor of
Miss Daisy Bell June II. A mid
night lunch was served. The Ger
man was led by Miss Lizzie Harrell
and Robert Salisbury.
Mrs. S. E. Hines entertained a
number of young people at supper
last Thursday evening.
Capt. John Hyman died about one
o'clock Thursday morning June II.
he had been in feeble health for
some time which weakened his heart
His death was caused herrt failure.
He was born about "A year ago near
GAINESVILLE but has lived in Martin
County many years, His wife died
about two years ago. She was Miss
Emma Harrel before her marriage
Cept. Hyman in his young days
taught school here and since then
has held the position Of notary pub
lie, magistrate, etc. He was well
known figure in and aroung Oak
City. He leaves a half sister, Mrs.
Mollie Wallace, ann a grand nephew
Earl Gardner, of Rocky Mount, and
grand niece, Mrs. Ed Davenport,
of Hamilton, to mourn his loss.
The burial services and reading of
his will was conducted by T. w.
Lawrence. He was buried in the
old Harrell graveyard beside his
wife, Friday at 1880 p. M, in the
presence of a large number of
friends and relatives. The floral Of
ferings were beautiful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Card OF Thanks.

Dear Editor:-Please allow me
space in the columns of your paper
to thank our friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy
shown US in the death Of our beloved
son and brother.
N. G.. DICKENS AND FAMILY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19

Straightforward, | could never love
a woman with money.
Wigwag And is that why you
have never married?
Singleton-That, coupled with the
fact that I could never love woman
who hasn't any. Philadelphia Rec
o d.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
P0len: Attractions.

Tonmy-Women don't love men
for what they really are but for
what they have done.
Kitty-And men love women for
what their fathers have done. Puck
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19
Get Acquainted.

We do not expect to
recover the expense Of
this contest through g
greater perc.nt OF prom
but through Il largCryoI-
ume Ct business 10 more
than offset the cost. ana
it will be cur earnest en-
deavOr to gave yGll even
more for Your money III
the future than we have
in the past. Ii you ar"
not in the contest MAKE
some relative. friend 81
acquaintance happy Dy
saving your coupons IoI
them. Do not throw
them away. They are
valuable.
Sign Blank, Get PARTICULARS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19

THAT man is always kicking"
what about?'
"He doesn't know. He kicks sc
much he doesn't leave himself time
to find out what his real grievances
are.-Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-06-19

1T did Jack good to marry his
stenographer, for she continued the
habit Of the office in their home"
How sou
When he starts to dictate she
takes him down. '-Tit-Bits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Court Decisions by Judge Taylor.

In the case of Elvira Peterson VS..
A. G. Phelps, for malpractice, in
which plaintiff was awarded 81, 800
damages in Tire district court at
Princeton in November, and in
which defendant, through his at
torney, made a motion at Foley on
January 7 to have the verdict set
aside, Judge Taylor denied such mo-
tion.
The case of Archy D. McLarty
against Harry ShoclSley to compel
defendant to allow a redemption
from a mortgage, plaintiff claiming
under second mortgage and defen-
dant refusing to permit such redemp-
tion upon the ground that prior re.
demption by other parties had al
ready been made, which was heard
at the November term of court and
testimony submitted later on briefs;
has been decided in favor of Sheriff
Shockley. ~..E.
In the case of State vs.. W. H.. Fer.
rell-personal property tax proceed.
ings-Judge Taylor ordered' that the
sum claimed be reduced to $751;. as
asked by defendant.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Skahen Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Skahen enter
tanned the Anniversary club on Tues
day evening in honor of their son,
S. P. Skahen, and his bride. Mr..
and Mrs. J. F. Peterson and Mr..
and Mrs. W. G. Doane, who do not
hold membership in the Anniversary
club, we're invited to the function as
chaperones of the party. There
were Ii couples present and the occa-
sion was very pretty social event.
The house was artistically decorated
with ferns and cut flowers and floral
centerpieces reposed on the dining
tables. Each guest drew favors to
determine his or her partner at
dinner. The dinner consisted of
seven courses of the most delicious
viands the market affords, and at it's
conclusion the members of the COM
pany engaged in card playing and
other amusements until after mid
night. Shortly before the assem-
blage dispersed Mrs. S. P. Skahen
favored it.with very pretty vocal
selection. The event was one of the
most enjoyable social affairs of the
winter season. ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Grierson Likes OREGON.

W. G. Grierson writes US from
Redmond, Ore, where he is manager
of the Union Warehouse Co., and,
among other things, says: 49,.
''Herr NUM-, who is too modest
himself, asked me if I would not
write and let you know, for the bene-
fit of his friends, that he is getting
along first rate here, and is making
a pile of money. Personally I don't
doubt his statement about making
money, because he charges me $125
for goods I could get in Princeton
for rs cents. like it fine here
The climate is great and mountain
air is meat to the soul. Spuds here
beat Minnesota stock hollow, and are
the finest baking potatoes I ever
tasted. I have sold quite a few cars
already, and find ready market for
them in the south. Our warehouse
capacity is over 250 cars, so you can
imagine it's size. This is a big coun-
try with lots of room for good farm.
ers. Land in this district sells for
$40 per acre. This is irrigated land.
The charge for water runs from SO
cents to dollar an acre. My regards
to everybody .........
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
West Branch Creamery Meeting.

+ The annual meeting Of the West
Branch Creamery association was
held at Estes Brook last Saturday
afternoon and the attendance was
larger than has ever been known
upon a similar occasion-nearly 200
farmers being present. ..4s..,.:
Many subjects pertaining to dairy
.ingwere discussed and much infor:
nation of value gathered from the
talks of the participants.
The treasurer's report showed that
the creamery is in flourishing con-
dition. The figures in the report.
given in detail below, speak fol
themselves:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
nlNNEsoF THUKDAY JANUARY 1918
price charged him. irnstesd of two or

price charged him. iinsteSa4id of two or
three CENTS r.
President Meyer informed the
meeting that the Security State
bank had made him a proposition to
loan the creamery money at per
Cent interest and to pay per cent
interest on balances remaining at the
end of each month. He said that he
did not anticipate that the company,
with it's present working capital,
would hereafter have to borrow much
money. and he considered the prop
osition a good one. Upon being put
to a vote motion to make the Sc
curity State bank the company's
financial Institution was adopted.
j Peter Jensen gave some good adj
vice as to the marketing of cream,
etc., and in his discourse showed
that he was a true blue adherent of
the creamery of which he is stock
holder and to which he brings every
pound of cream which he does not
use for home consumption. Mr..
Jensen sets splendid example for
others to follow.
A motion prevailed that cream be
delivered at least twice q week.
The question Of redeeming all
shares except one to each sharehold-
er, and paying interest on those
redeemed, Was discussed but no
action was taken.
A motion to suspend the rules and
re-elect the old board was carried
unanimously. Those reelected were
as follows: August F. Meyer, presi-
dent; A. P. Nelson, vice president
NJ. G. Thorring, secretary treasurer.
Directors: John Dalchow and Peter
Jensen.
NJ. G. Thorring Immediately there
LATTER handed in his resignation-he
thought it was only fair that some
other person be given the office for q
time. Upon motion the matter Of
selecting a secretary treasurer tt
succeed Mr.. Thorring was left to the
board of directors.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
VOLUME XXXyII. NO. 6

minimum royalty of 50, 500, and in
nine years to mine 20, 1000 tons a year.
The state reserves all the timber on
the tracts leased.
Amid intense excitement and I'M
der the eyes of hundreds of women
who packed the galleries and the
standing room on the floor, the SEN
ate on Tuesday rejected the woman's
suffrage bill by vote of 80 to 30,
thus refusing to place constitution
al amendment on the ballot at the
next election. Women who had gone
to the senate to cheer the old bald
headed solons and shower them
with bouquets of beauty roses, Kissed
them when the result of the vote
was known and left the chamber
greatly discounted. The vote seems
to Indicate that the senators put UP
job on the fair suffragettes-that
they had arrived at a s'gentlemen's
agreement in secret session assem-
bled to down the measure, and de-
clded how they should vote. When
it comes to playing the diplomatic
game the senators know how to do
it.
Former Speaker H. H. Dunn yes
terday introduced drastic anti trust
law in the house which provides that
sail agreements, combinations or I'M
derstandings made or entered into
between two or more persons de-
signed to lessen lawful trade or full
and free competition, or with a
view to increase the market price of
any product, are deemed conspiracies
in restraint of trade. 1t is made the
duty of the attorney general and the
prosecuting attorneys to institute
proceedings under this measure.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30

evidence Is sufficient to Justify prose-
GA lion, the society will conduct the
ss.sa with as little Inconvenience as
h;,ssiiI,is to the complainant.
i. r., the abuse is merely
thouehtless: AID is devoid of malice,
a word Of caution and reproof may
be sufficient: - -
?. If it arises from ignorance, ex-
plain the advantages Of kind treat
ment: show that the apparent obsti-
macy of the suffering animal is,
probably, simply natural and UNI
avoidable terror, and suggest such
mild measures as you think the case
requires. .e.
3. If you desire to prosecute do
not hesitate to testify before magi-
strate. A reluctance on the part OF
witnesses to testify acts as draw
back in. carrying out the purposes of
the society.
4. If you have a complaint to
make sign your name and address in
full. The complainant's name is not
mentioned, and always aids in the
Investigations.
5. Make note of the time when,
and the street or place where, the
offense occurred, and the names and
residences of any person present.
Also, if possible, obtain the name
and address of the offender, the num-
Der or name on the vehicle, or any
other fact that will assist in the in
vestigation OF the case.
6. If you do not wish to prosecute,
but think an official warning will be
useful, the secretary will issue one
at your request.
7. In all cases send statement OF
the cruel act to the secretary, to be
entered on the books for the infor'
nation of members, that the repeti'
ton of such acts may be guarded
against and that the society may
learn in what respects reform is
most needed.
Any person may become a member
of the Princeton Humane society by
paying a fee of so cents to the secre
tary, Ira G. Stanley, and signing tn
membership roll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Hansen-O'Brien.

Christian M. Hansen of Benson and
Miss Loretta r. O'Brien of Prince
ton were married in the rectory of
St.. Edwards Catholic church by
Rev. Joseph Willenbrink on Monday
morning, January q, at II O'Clock.
The witnesses to the ceremony were
W. j. O'Brien and emily O'Brien,
brother and sister of the bride.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served and a reception
given at the home of the BRIDE
father, Robert O'Brien, and the
young people received many pretty
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen will make
their home on farm which the
groom owns near Benson.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
School Board Reorganizes.

At the regular meeting of the
Princeton school board on Monday
evening E. L. Mcmillan, treasurer
Of the body, presented his resignation
and the same was reluctantly accept
ed, Mr.. McMillan's resignation read
as follows:
''Having been elected county at
torney of Mile Laos county and hav-
ing qualified as such, and in view of
any possible incompatibility of such
office with the position of treasurer
of your district and member of your
Hoard, 1 hereby tender my resigna-
tion as such treasurer and board
member.'
In consequence of the resignation
of Mr.. Mcmillan reorganization OF
the school board became nee essary.
BENZ. Soule was elected treasurer to
fill the vacancy until the next annual
meeting in July and Fred Newton
was made chairman in his stead
DR.. D. A. McRae was elected as the
sixth member of the board.
The remainder of the session was
Occupied in auditing accounts anc
general routine work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Playing the. War Game.

Lieutenant Alfred Johnson left: on
Monday for ST.. Paul to play the
"war game" The wargame consists
of problems in military maneuvers.
Maps, with pegs representing imagi-
nary armies, are used for the pur-
pose, and the player is required to
solve thereby intricate strategical
movements. In other words, he has
to give his ideas of how an army,
surrounded by obstacles, can ''get
out of a hole and make good.'
Lieutenant Johnson is military
strategfst of considerable ability and
he will no doubt come out with fly
ing ,colers.