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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
LOCAL NEWS.
liens Gathered from the Town
end Country.

It is now fodder pulling time.
| Watermelons are getting scarce.
Listen for the marriage bells soon
Who will bring in the first bale of
new cotton?
The graded school will open Mon
day morning.
| We hear of right much cotton op-
ening this week.
Mr.. W. R. House gave neighbour
hood dinner last Thursday.
Mr.. Norman Howard is clerking
for Josey Hardware Company.
With five BARRIERS in town it looks
as if fellow might get shaved"
With late fall we believe there
will be good crop of cotton made,
There is entirely too much fast
Scotland Neck.
The fly has small feet buta million
typhoid germs can ride comfortably
on one of them.
There will be some big horse racing
here on Thursday, the 25th. Get
ready to attend.
ghs-Pittman-Whee!er Com
pany will close their piano contest
Saturday, Sept. 20.
Monday was Labor Day, but it
was only observed by the banks and
post office employees.
The attention of our readers is
called to the new advertisement
this week of L. Waxman.
Good health notes warn us against
letting the baby crawl on a dirty
floor. Wash it's hands after creeping.
There was picnic at Spring Hill
Thursday. A big dinner was served
and the young people enjoyed a
dance at night.
1t seems to us that it would be
money well spent if our town COM
missicners would have the deep well
put in commission.
We hear various opinions as to
the prospects Of good cotton crop
in this section. Most farmers think
the weed is too large.
Superintendent Everett has had
the grass and weeds cut from the
school grounds and this improves the
appearance of the lawn.
Mrs. A. IL. Riddick has changed
her location for the coming season
to the rear Of Mr.. J. ". Madry's
store. Mrs. Riddick is now in the
northern markets buying her fall
stock Of millinery.
Mr.. J. D. Smith, who has been op-
Grating a clothes cleaning and press
ing club the past severa! weeks, has
this week added a barber shop to his
business. He has bought new fix
lures and has q nice place. Mr..
Smith is d good barber.
Mr.. J. C. Moore, Of route No. l,
gave his annual farm dinner Thurs
day Of last week. Quite a crowd Of
neighbors and friends were present
and the dinner was reported to be
Of the very best. Sorry we could
not be present at this dinner.
We hear that several Of our cti-
zens have entered into an organiza-
ton and are building a nice fish
pond at Webb's mill. When they
get the pond in good condition they
will stock it with the finest and best
fish. Then look out for real fishing.
NIL. u. ~. NEOO1 Z ID 1itOLIlCi OllC VI
our farmers that is not complaining
Of his crop for he has a most ex-
cellent crop Of cotton, corn and pea
nuts and the prettiest pen Of hogs
YOU would see in a days travel. But
then George Kelly Moore knows
how to farm.
It is pleasure and delight to ride
over the road leading from town to
Dawson's X Roads by way Of Mr..
Balfour Dunn's. This is the last
piece of road Mr.. A. T. Dickens
worked before the chain gang was
moved to Faucets township and he
did some of his best work. We
would like to see the roads all over
the county just like this one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
Notice.!

l shall resign my position in Geor-
gia on the 18th and will arrive in
Scotland Neck the following week.
/ shall be with E. T. Whitehead
Company and prepared to do any
thing in jewelry or watch repairing
in the most scientific manner. Hold
your work. guarantee satisfac-
tion. L. S. GRIMM.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
tn Prevent Blood Poisoning

annlv at once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL. sur.
cical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
H.. s.we time. Not liniment. 25c. SOC. 81.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
To All Tea Drinkers

( We have just received ship
( ment of Bea Brand Tea, a tea
that is packed and shipped
: direct from China, and a tea
) that will give satisfaction to
} every person who drinks tea
or does not drink it if you will
try this you will never stop.
We have all size packages,
} quarters, halves and pounds.
Now, don't think that tea is
the only thing we have for it is
not. We have a complete line
Of Staple and Fancy Groceries,
everything that you eat, in
cans and out of cans.
We appreciate your trade,
and every sale is guaranteed
to give satisfaction or it is our
pleasure to refund your money.
Your orders will be filled COM
plete and delivered promptly.
Call Telephone No. 124 and
you will never regret it.
N. HERRING.
Telephone 124.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
Specia! Announcements.

I'm STILL WRITING ALL
Kinds Of Fire Insurance and can
lace it with the best Of companies.
Sc me before insuriDg your Cotton
TN. Bernard Allsbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04
c.1.= ola ,or,,, Other asm.al.. Went curs

~. "a ,rst cases. no matter of how long standing
are re e', ed by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
Porter, Antiseptic Healing Oh. It rei,ev re-
Pain an Heals at the same t'nae' Soc' ooe' sA0o'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

WANTED.-AUTO OWNERS TO
send your tires to Us for Guaranteed
Vaicanzing. If this ad. accompa-
Mes your letter you will receive 5
per cent discount ON your repairs.
AUTO Tire Repair Co., Raleigh, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM
ny 10: about two weeks ago, one
pale red mich COW, with end of one
h2rn broken off. Reward for her
,lstgrn; J. f. Bowers. Scotland
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

:, "ANTED.-A GOOD SECOND
iand Cotton Press. Must be in
you condition. N. B. Josey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

r O-CEDAR NOPS.-GET YOUR
C-Cedar Mops from Josey Hardware
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

, A VALUABLE S-HORSE FARM
ut Kent.-One and one half miles
l ln: scotland Neck, N. G.. Six room
o"e1Illng, good outhouses, orchard,
i :. well Of water, large pasture
.n hogs and cattle. No one need
r r~p unless able and competent to
I V'i lhe place. Write to Leon T.
.sushan, Nashville, N. C
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

ip' mil WE CAN GET ANOTHER
h I ba, We will take great pleasure
fullvn ' dg all jobs promptly and care
fyar uone by an expert New York
sgvm, rrlces as low as can be had
s"nefe. E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

a. DEE OUR NEW HEARSE, WILL
s ssny"here and at any time. M.
-olInan & Bro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

s, oLhE VAUGHAN, DEALERS
a s.,l' I 6or the largest and best Tomb
5p ,te euarrles in America. Quality
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

c, Tux sALE.-ONE IRON SAFE,
d Mi1ap Tor cash. Can be seen at Pen
Sna .yn market. Rufus Cherry,
Neck, N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-09-04

-, l0 u SALE CAR LOAD JUNI-
b. B., onIngles, Baker & Harrison
l,os,, Palmyra, N. c.
Northern light., 1913-12-01
EDITORIAL

Tn the rear future men and wo men and boys and girls will be com pcllcd to fight terrific fight against some habit bequethcd to them by their parents.
 Others upon beds of suffering will toss and languish and gasp for life s breath because of the GebaucLcry of the parents before them And we are the parents, DOCS it not behoove us to live clean square lives?
 The following from the Lcdie' s Home Journal is wei worth rep.i,lt ing Some day we are going to wake up ill this country and decicde that 1t is worth while to be well-born: that to live decent life ourselves and give decent he itage to o1r children is far more important than we dream of. Some of KS already are having the fact bo:re upon Us, ,a:ld We are beginning to hear more and more about a science called "eugenics !" What is eugenics? some ask. It is perhaps best told ill the story of ore man:He was born i'll England in Queen Elizabeth's time He was a clergynian and he lived an upright life. So did his wife.
 His son came to the United States: to Hartford, Connecticut, and be- came an honorable merchant.
 His son, ill turn, also became a merchant, upright and honored
 His son, again, became minister
Northern light., 1913-12-01
A AHEARTLESS MONSTER

A corporation representing brains and cash is necessary. But if void of the principal of the Golden Rule it be comes heart,ess monster. Its aim then being to corral dollars regardless of the ruin wrought. Hungry child ren, pinched faced mothers, mill gromd fathers may appeal. Thereis noresponse. The tri1e of conscience ill the hearts of the members of such a combine is salved over with the worlo- ly tho lght, This is business. This is competition. This is the way of tie world"
 Continued on page 4.
Northern light., 1913-12-01

became minister. Jonathan Edwards was his name. Now let ussee, i;l 1000, what O e family started by man iii England who lived a:l upright life and gave heritage to his children, pro duoed: ISo4 descendants of tEis man have been traced and idc tifed; 2o5 5we-e college graduates; IS were college presidents; 65 were profess o-s; 60 were physicians; IoS wee cle-gymen; IoI were lawyers; 90 we e judges; was Vi>ePresident of the Unitet States; 75wc-e Army and Navy officers; 60 were prominent authors; I6 6wcre railroad and steam ship presidents.
 And in the entire record not orc has cver beer convicted of crime It seems to pay: this living along up right lines and handing a clean life down to ones children, doesn't it ? Aid that is why we should more and more take keener interest in eugen- i,s.'
 AHEARTLESS MONSTER A corporation representing brains
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
FRANK DENIED NEW NE w
TRIAL FOR MURDER
or MARY PHAGAN
Sheriff Bailey
Loses His Life
WELL KNOWN M'lNrosH COUNTY
OFFICER KILLED IN AN
AUTO ACCIDENT.

i
/ Sheriff Alex Bailey. of Mcintosh
county. who was injured in an automoi
bile accident near Darien Thursday,
died early, yesterday morning, as i
result of his inJories., News Of his
death was received in this city early
yesterday,
According to an account OF. the ac.
cident which appeared in yesterdays 4
savannah News, Sheriff Bailey, toget.i
er with a negro, was driving an auto
mobile when 1t turned turtle, the oiil
Ger being caught under the machine,
1t Was not thought that he was seri'
|ously injured ut the time, but later
examination disclosed The fact. that
he had been internally injured and
hespassed away earlyyesterday morn
ing
A telephone message was, received
in this city BY Rev. X. II, Boykin. oi
lht Marks Episcopal church, request
ling him to come over this, morning
and conduct the funeral services.
| sheriff Bailey was well known and
popular among IA large circle of friends
An Brunswick, who willsb grieved &c
learn OF his untimely death.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
.JAX MAKES FIGHT
TO OBTAIN DEPOT
SAVANNAH AND BRUNSWICK
ALSO WOULD TAKE. IT AWAY
FROM CHARLESTON.

Washington, Oct. Sl.-The depart
ment OF commerce it was made known
today. expects to make a decision soon
relative to the location of the new
lighthouse depot for the Sixth district,
|eomprising the South Atlantic states.
over which there has been much con,
troversy. ~
The depot now Is at Charleston, and
recently congress appropriated s125,-
600 for new buildings Since then sew
eral other cities in the district nave
made, efforts to have the devot Civ
en- them.
ChprIeston citizens have urged the
lretentioh Of the depot there. while
Brunswick, Savannah, Ga. and Jack
sonyiIle, Fla, have been making ey-
lery eifortsto obtain the depot TIE de-
pot purchases several hundred thou
lsand dollars worth OF s,ipplies yearly
Brunswick has made the most siren.
uous fight for the depot, urging its
comparative freedom from deyastat-
| ing storms and more central location
Georgia members of. congress have
made representations for the removal
Ito their state, while South Carolina
ldeiegation has been equally active for
1.-THE depot's retention att Charleston,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
81 AND PARTY ARE
o. BE TRANSFERRED
TO NEW YORK BOAT
Bennett Bros.
Open New Store
ENTERPRIsiNG YOUNG BUSINESS
MEN WILL OPEN DOORS AT
10 o'CLockSToDAy.

The Bennett Brothers viii throw
open the doors OF their new store to
the public at 10 O'clock this morning
and the people of Brunswick will find
the place modern and up-to-date in ev-
cry way.
The establishment is divided into
four departments, cigars and tobacco,
stationery, periodicals and confec-
itlonery With a. thoroughly competent
clerk in charge of each and in the con
fectionery department win be found
the fine new soda fountain with an
expert Soft drink man in charge, com
petent TO serve the latest concoctions.
The Bennett Brothers started in a
small way and BY attention to business
good service and pleasant personality
have grown to their present estab-
lishment, where they will be able to
care for their trade. in satisfactory
manner.
Candy souy yenirs will be presented
the ladies and drinks at the new
fountain served, on the house. at the
opening today
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
SAY MILEAGE BOOK
EXCHANGE RULE OK
REou'sEMENrs NEITHER DIS
!. & cRiMlNAToRY NOR VIOLA
TIoN OF LAW. Z

Washington, Oct. 81 The sale OF
interchangeable mileage books with
the requirement that the coupons be
Exchanged for tickets before d journey
is begun was held by the: Interstate
commerce commission today, to be
neither discriminatory nor in violation
of the law.
/ The decision was reached in pro
Iceeding prompted by complaint OF
Ethe railroad commission of South Car.
olina, directed against the practice ot
the Southern railway and other roads
operating IN the South. which requifes
that mileage shall be exchanged for
tickets, instead of being used directly
for, checking of baggage or for trans
portation upon, trains
The legislature of South Carolina
lpassed an act requiring railroad com.
panies operating in that state to re
Iceiyes coupons upon mileage books ON
trains for transportation and for the
checking of baggage. "A similar act
passed by the Georgia legislature was
vetoed by the governor. The railroads
tthereupen adopted a regulation that
lccnpons from mileage books would
not be accepted in exchange for a
ticket for a journey wholly within the
Estate Of South Carolina. Al new form
fof mileage book was issued for In
! trastate travel in that state;
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
Seminole Now
Is Train de Luxe
SERVICE FoR SEASON eEelNs
ToDAY--TRAtN IS HAND
soMELYs EQUIPPED.

I The Seminole Limited, bne Of the
mos ii onnia ssy eay aalir ssbel
tween Chicago ST. Louis and the
South will today be re,eduipped with
the most modern equipment available,
entirely new, and constructed Of sol.
i'd steel throughout. 81 Isl 81 ]
The equipment will consist Of com
bination baggage and, coach, free re-
clining chair cars, double compart-
9ment and drawing room, sleeping cars,
dining car and sun parlor, lounging
observation cars the latter cars be
ing the latest purchase made by the
Illinois Central railroad and are de.
signed especially for service on the
Seminole Limited.
The chair cars include all the mod
ern conveniences for the Travellers,
providing comfortable chairs which
can be adjusted to- three different poi
sition The Pullman sleeping cars
are the latest designed by the Pull
man company, plans Of which permit
patrons to occupy the compartments
and drawing rooms singly or en- suite.
The Illinois Central sun parior cp'
serYatioh cars are appropriately nam
ed and artistically arranged through
cut, having a large parfor observation
end, entirely enclosed with glass,
which can be removed when desired
This particular feature Of the parlor
end permits the passengers to enjoy
the observation privileges free from
dust or smoke.
The library is provided with all the
latest periodicals and equipped with q
commodious writing room supplied
with stationery and letter box, en-
abling patrons to post letters en- route
Another feature of this car which will
be highly appreciated is the large
smoking and lounging room for the
men. elegantly furnished throughout
A competent steward will be in charge
Fof the buffet, prepared to serve the
usual delicacies ateall hours, which ii
lin addition to the regular dining car
service.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
SUPREME COURT
HIS ONLY HOPE
LAWYERS WILL IMMEDIATELY
APPEAL CASE TO HIGH
EST TRIBUNAL,
Fight THERE FOR his LIFE
Jurlst Who Presided at Famous Trial
Says He Is Not Convinced as to the
Innocence or Guilt Of Defendant But
Sees No Reason for New TriaI.|

Atlanta. Get. LEO M. Frank.
sentenced to hang for the murder Of
Mary Phasan, today was denied new
trial by Judge l.. s. Roam, who pre-
sided over the trial at which Frank
was convicted, This decision means
That Franks only hope now Hes in
the supreme court. to which an imms-
|diate appeal Will be tasen.
In announcing the decision, Judge
Roam said:
Il have heard all the evidence IN
this case. and taking II together, am
mot thoroughly convinced either as to.
the guilt or innocence Of the defend
Iant.' The jury having passed upon this
case, and having been convinced by
the evidence OF his guilt .owever. &
do not feel disposed To overturn ita
Verdict. ! consider II my duty to ,oy-
errule the notion
Today's decision was rendered after
aals exhaustive hearing. Counsel Tor
kltrank sought to Obtain a, yuew trial,
alleging that certain members OF the
jury We're prejudiced aw iist Frank.
land that fair trial was impossible
because OF popular Feeling against the
defendant
! More than a hundred reasons In
behalf OF a new trial were presented
EOne was the contention that there was
prejudice against Frank because he
n . = =
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
GIRL FOUND DEAD; HER
FIANcE UNCONSCIOUS
IN GAS FILLED ROOM


New York, Oct 81 Florence HALT
day a goyerness in the family Of Mau
rice Brill, a prominent clothing mer.
chant, was found dead and man sup
posed to Fave been her fame ps un
conscious in rooming house where
the young woman lived late last night
from what 10 supposed to have been
the accidental escape OF gas.
1t was understood at the mousse that
the couple we're engaged to be mar
|ried shortly. Both were clad for the
street as though about to leave the
house where they we're overcome BY
the gas escaping from a stove The
man, known only at the house az a
Mr.. Price, was in a hospital today IN
q critical condition.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
Large Season at
Jekyl Island
e. O, oR,oB SAYS THAT MOST or
THE COTTAGES WILL BE
OCCUPIED.

e. G. Grob. superintendent Of Jekyl
island, who spent yesterday In the
city, said that most Of the improve
iments and additions that have been
under way during the past summer
arc about completed and that large
force is now busy putting the grounds,
walks, etc, in shape.
Mr.. Grob also stated that every in
dication pointed to the biggest season
for the past five years; that many OF
the members who have not been reg
ular visitors Of late years, have sig.
nified their intention OF coming down
this winter and that with the ope .ig
OF the season In January he fully ex.
poets most OF the cottages to be oc-
cupied.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
some DAMAGE
! IN OBSERVANCE
OF HALLOWEEN
MlscsEvous BOYS CUT Up rE.
cuLtAR PRANKs AND sPaHvE
PROPERTY OWNERS.
PROSECUTIONS NAY FOLLOW
Some of the Youngsters Wen. ! Little
Too far With Their Jokss-e Gates
Removed. Blinds Taken Away and
Property Otherwise Damaged.
PROSECUTIONS may FOLLOW

1t was Halloween night. and Il
|any of the weird and wicked witches
OF tradition failed to sweep their wa,
along the cloudy mists ii is more than
probable that the usual crop Of livel.
youngsters made up FOR their absence
H There was general observance q
the occasion in Brunswick i there were
various parties, where the guests bob
bed for apples, where they saw thell
future fates in darkened miIrorssand
where all the other mysterious stunts
that are generally accepted as being
IA part Of this unique occasion. were
carried out.
As is usually the case, some OF thess
gay entertainers practiced alleged
pleasantrfes that are not 80 keenly ap
|preciated by property owners, but II
seemed that supernumeraries of the
police department were not out tc
take care Of that sort OF practical Jok
ing that results in the desecration OF
injury of property or the defacing Of
buildings, and consequently This class
OF youngsters was ,unmolested in their
work, and right well did they do II
lin some portions OF the city.
Many resident will be somewhat
pceved this morning when he misses
his front gate, when she discovers
that half OF the blinds Son his house
are missing Or when he hnds acme
|oAe's oid pack gate taking ]iAcf
|of his pretty front gate. but this Ii
what many OF the boys Of Brunswick
did last night. Even before o'clocil
came reports from various citizens
my front gate Is gone, and. many
others, probably, will not make tho
discovery until this morning.
While Of course sboys Will be boys
still there should be limit tos al
Things. The average citizen will not
protest against an ordinary little Joke
but when itgcomes to damaging hts
property to such an extent that Ii
Will take some ten or twenty dollars
or more to repair said damage It goes
beyond being d joke. The boys made
merry last night, however, and many
gates were removed and other such
pranks played. In some instances
more or less damage was done to
property and many citizens were talk
ing. Of prosecuting the offenders II
they could be, apprehended.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
Investment Co.
Is Organized
PETITION FOR CHARTER FILED
YESTERDAY sY cLyNN IN.
vEsTMENT co.

y
Another petition for incorporation
was filed In the Glynn Superior court
yesterday, this time by an Investment
company which yglll engage in d gen
eraI real estate business in this sec
tion, with Brunswick as the headquar
ters OF the company.
The incorporators Of the new con
Germ are n. =. Deayer, VIC. Bourne
and +. X. Akin, Jry all OF this city
and the name OF the new Organization
is the Glynn IiVs.ment company. II
is stated in II 3tition : ucorpora
tion that the company desires 70 en-
gagefin leasing and selling Of lands
conducting and operating farms ant
10 engage in the real estate business
The company Il capitalized at $4,000
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
May Establish
Branch Store
o. w. PATE, OF THE SELF SHOE
COMPANY, aNvEsTieATlNc ]
l'' LOCAL acoNoIrlo oNs. ';I s I 4 I

Is O. w. Pate, Georgia representa-
tive Of the SELF Shoe company, OF
Chicago, has been in Brunswick for
several days, looking over the local
field relative to establishing = Selz
Shoe Store in the city v
When seena BY a. News reporter yes,
'terday MI. Pate said he was very fa-
yorably impressed with Brunswick
and the conditions looking to lts III
tire growth and expansion ana that
he was or the opinion that a.stores deal
lng. in shoes exclusively would do
we'll here and that in all probability
the Sefz company would put in q
store id the near future.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1913-11-01
Big Session Of
Bankrupt Court
JUDGE A. " .xcRovATr WILL HEAR
SEVERAL IMPORTANT CASES
This MORNING.

Judge A. ], Croyatt will hold SEES
sion Of the bankruptcy court BEGINNING
ct 40 o'clock this morning at which
several cases will come up for hear,
Ing.
Among the most important matters
will be the first meeting Of the cred
itors Of the Pratt Lumber CO., fer
which d trustee will be appointed and
At is said that the creditors have
agreed on Es B. Whitfield, who nc
doubt viii be named
X. r.. Hopkins, trustee In the odum
case, VIII make his final report and II
ID thought the affairs Of this con
Germ VIII pc wound up.