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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
STEEL FENCE POSTS vs..
old time WOOD POSTS
Demonstration and Big Dinner Given
by The American Steel and Wire
Company Under Auspices Of The
JOSey Hardware Company.

On last Wednesday The American
Steel and Wire Company, under the
auspices of the Josey Hardware
Company, gave a big barbecue and
brunswick stew to over one hundred
and twenty-five farmers in the mu-
nicipal hail. The occasion was one
of real enjoyment to this gathering
of the tillers of the soil living with
in convenient radius of Scotland
Neck. The object Of this dinner
was to get the farmers together and
demonstrate the practicability Of
steel fence post to supplant the old
timey wooden ones which have prov
en- themselves to be only short-lived
During the dinner nAsic was rem
dered by Mr.. E. T. Whitehead on
his new demonstrating Edison phono-
graph. After dinner was served
and cigars had been passed around,
Mr.. R. H. Clemmer, of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company, gave
the history of his company in manu-
featuring the steel post from the
time that they were first manufac-
tured up to the present day. He
also demonstrated the superior and
modern features of the steel post as
compared with wooden ones. After
Mr.. Clemmer finished speaking Mr..
J. M. McGrath showed the audience
how to put up wire fence using
the steel post.
After this Mr.. G. c.. Weeks in be.
half Of the Josey Hardware Compa.
ny thanked the audience for tbei,
strict attention and Mr.. A. Pau
Kiteilin and the town commissioner
for the use of the hall.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
Foy Walston.

Twas about II o'clock on the night
Of August l9, 1914. All nature was
reposing in slumber. The midnight
stiffness seemed indicative of the
solemnity of the hour. The gentle
breezes seemed to whisper that
something both sad and sublime was
taking place, and this was true, for
the gentle spirit Of little Foy Wal
ston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.
A. Walston, was taking its departure
from her people to go with the ac-
companying angels to the glory
world. She lived in the earth with
her loved ones and friends eleven
years, the last four of which were
years of sickness and suffering.
Everything that loving hearts and
tender hands could do for her re-
covery and comfort was done, but
the disease steadily gained ground
until it conquered the body. Life
presents many mysteries, one of
which is why one so young should
suffer so long and then be taken as
it were in the morning Of life But
some day the mist will be cleared
away and we shall know as we are
I known, and, then, we shall under
stand.
| Foy was gentle in spirit and a
comfort and JOY to her parents, to
wnon, she was passionately devoted.
Her going, while sad to us, was the
liberation Of her choice spirit from
her diseased body, the body going
back to the earth as it was while her
spirit went to God who gave it.
Tender funeral services were con-
| Quoted by Rev. R. A. Mcfarland
and her remains were carefully laid
away in the Baptist cemetery where
the watchful eye Of Jehovah will re-
member it on the resurrection morn.
after the toll and trouble. there
cometh a day Of rest;
After the weary conflict, peace on
the Saviour's breast;
After the care and sorrow. the glory
of light and love;
After the wilderness journey, the
Fathers bright home above.
After the night of darkness, the
shadows all flee away;
After the day Of sadness, hope sheds
its brightest ray;
After the strife and struggle, the
victory is won;
/ After the work is over. the Master s
well done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10

There gHecdwe Summer
than ckeae cvHHgd

the most able and brilliant women
on the continent, 9 year ago at Ashe-
vile spoke eloquently to you in be-
half of it. We have her support,
morally and financially. What will
you do for us?
Committee Elizabeth Crowell
Cranes, Mrs. J. N, Charleston, W.
Va; jeanette Snead Daniel, Mrs. w /.
E., Weldon; Annie Blount Harrell,
Mrs. H. B., Weldon; Clara Ferebee
Fenner, Mrs. j. H, Halifax; Annie
Howerton Gowan, Mrs H. w., Hal
flax; Daisy Crump Whitehead, Mrs.
E. L., Enfield; Angelica Ferebee
Tillery, Mrs. C. P, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10

The better the crops around Scot
land Neck the bluer the outlook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
WHY WEAK LUNGS !?

The toll of tuberculosis is claiming
more than $50 victims every day in the
United States, yet few realize their grave
condition until the critical period arrives.
Overwork, worry, weakness after sick
ness, catarrh, bronchitis, tender thtoats-
all exert the weakening influence that
invites consumption.
To guard against consumption, thou
sands of people take Scott Emulsion after
meals because its rich medicinal nourish-
1nent strengthens the lungs, puts vigor in
the blood, and upbui1ds strength to resist
tuberculosis. Scott's Emulsion is natures 8
strength builder Refuse substitutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
ChiIdren's Day at ROSeneath.

Rev. Mr.. Davis will fill his ap-
pointment at Roseneath at 3 o'clock
next Sunday afternoon instead of
$50, on account of the Children S
Day exercises which will be held at
8 o'clock Sunday night. The public
is invited to attend both these SER
vices, especially on Sunday night.
The offering taken will be for for
eign missions.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
Notice !!

The Crescent Pharmacy, Inc, hav-
ing made an assignment to me Cor
the benefit of creditors. all persons
having claims against said corpora
ton will please present same to me
scon as practicable. The books of
accounts are open at my Office and |
will be glad if all who have not al
ready done so will call and pay their
accounts. STUART SMITH.
8-2O-4t Assignee. =
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
Of The late J. C. Bass, this is to no.
tify the persons having claims against
his estate to file same with me on or
before the 9th day Of August. 1915,
or this notice will he pleaded in bar
of their recovery. Allpersons owing
said estate will please make imme
date payment. This 9th day Of
August, 1914. H. c. BASS,
8 SGT Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
U. D. c. Meeting.

The Daughters Of the Confederacy
are requested to meet Thursday af-
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the graded
school building 1t is very impor-
tant meeting and every member is
urged to attend.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
Marriage Announcement.

Miss Viola Edwards and Mr.. M !.
T. Walston announce their MARI iage
to take place on Tuesday evening.
September IS, 1914. at eight clock,
at Nahala church. The relatives
and friends of the couple are cor
daily invited to be present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-09-10
Clee Vaughan,
DEALER IN
Monuments
AND
Tombstones

Italian, Vermont and Georgia
Marble of highest grade. and the
best grades of granite. Will save
you money and guarantee quality.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
Riverton Notes

The R. S. V. P. club had its
weekly meeting on Friday even
Ing with Mrs. J. E. McClanahan
as hostess. Notwithstanding the
fact that we only had two tables
at 'forty-two," we had a good
time as usual when Mrs. McClan-
ahan entertains. Those present
were Mesdames Knight, Haw-
kins, Kelley and Kepner; Misses
Meadows, Duke and Wilson. The
refreshments served were very
much enjoyed by all, being a two
course luncheon of stuffed crabs,
shrimp salad, celery and crack
erS, followed with chocolate and
waters. We regret the absence
OF so many members. Let's try
to be more regular in attendance.
The next meeting will be our
regular business meeting, so we
ask every member to try her best
to be present. Club Reporter.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17

H. D. Rogers, hustling mer-
chant of Biggs Point, was in
town Tuesday.
The Grayson Ledger has just
rounded out it's first year Of eX-
istence under the guidance OF
Editor A. M. Grayson. 1t is a
good local paper, and we wish its
genial editor the pleasure OF a
silver" celebration, at least.
Last Monday. night Mrs. A. B.
Swift, proprietress of the Swift
Hotel, threw open her doors to
the social set of Columbia, who
gathered about $50 O'Clock to
enjoy the hospitality of this pop
ular lady who meets everyone
with a welcome and It's a pleasure
for all to enter this home. After
a short chat exchanging jokes,
the piano was put in use, manip-
ulated by different ones Of the
guests, and a good and enjoyable
time had by all tripping the fan
tastic lick until the wee small
hours of the night. At each in
PERMISSION delicious sweets were
enjoyed by the guests, which
were at their disposal, arranged
on a center table in the brilliant;
'ly Illuminated parlor. Many re-
grets were expressed that a de-
parture had to be made, for a
most enjoyable evening had been
spent by all present.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
Is There Oil in Caldwell?

For some time past there has
been much quiet prospecting in
Caldwell parish for oil and the
prospects are so encouraging that
outside capital has become inter-
ested. The local men are headed
by R. R. Redditt, S. P. Walker
and others. They propose to Sc
cure leases on about $4,000 acres
in this parish.
They have interested a group
Of Chicago capitalists who will
have a representative on the
scene next week. He will make
a careful examination and it is
highly probable that boring will
be begun within sixty days.
Another Caldwell resource.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
Fine Turkey Dinner

An appreciated entertainment
was the turkey dinner given by
Mrs. A. B. Swift Sunday in hon
or of her son. and daughter and
their guests. 1t was a delicious
and appetizing feast and was al
50 enjoyed by the hotel guests.
It was prepared under the super
vision Of Mrs. Swift, who has a
reputation as the finest cook in
these ere diggin's.
Misses Swift, Carroll and Eg-
lin left here Thursday morning
for Shreveport to attend the Mu-
sic Teachers Association meet.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
Knights of Honor Organized

Columbia Lodge, knlgnIS VI
Honor HN, was organized on Monday LON af
night, with a Splendid list Oh l
charter members, by Supre; an
Deputy H. H. Mobley OF Ale e,,t
andria. The new lodge starts ou'
under the most favorable aus
pieces, its membership being CON-
posed of some of the most prom
inent citizens of Columbia anu
vicinity. The members are very
enthusiastic and will work nara "a a
to increase their number. 1t IS IS
expected that a large batc1 OF y
applications will be presented at
the next meeting. The charter
will not be closed at once, put
will remain open for awhile that
all those desiring to do so can
still join as charter members.
The following are the ottlcers
chosen by the new lodge: NJ. !, L.
Mecom, past dictator;;S: T. Walk
err, dictator; A. V. Hundley, wee
dictator; A. M. Ledbetter, assist
ant dictator; R. N. T. Lovette,
reporter and financial reporter;
P. H. Mecom, treasurer; M L.
Legler, chaplain; J. 3. Humph-
ries, guide; L. M. Hamilton
guardian; A. Pendola, sentinel;
Drs. S. H. Brown and |. B: May,
medical examiners; S. P. Walker,
A. V. Hundley and R. N. I.
Lovette, trustees.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
. WALTERS FIGHTING FOR LIFE
5Sntinued from page one

THE Dunber case was adjourned
Tuesday morning by request of
The defense. On reconvening
the work of securing a jury was
begun. At the noon recess Wed
|nesday eight jurors had been
accepted. 1t was predicted that
before Thursday night the box
would have been filled.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17

Tuesday morning about day.
light No. 80, northbound freight,
was wrecked in the deep cut
about half a mile south of Column
bia. Two cars of lumber were
overturned. Traffic was delayed
about four hours.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17

Civil service examinations were
held in Columbia Saturday, there
being ten applicants, four from
Kelly, two from Grayson and four
from Columbia. The results are
not yet known. Rural Route No.
2 will be established from Column
bia to Blankston on May l, cross
ing the river every day. Route
No. out of Kelly will be estab.
lished at the same time.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17

This work will be in the hands of the
superintendent and the agricultural
teacher at Grayson and perfect salts
faction is guaranteed. Every member
who orders shall get his cans at the
very lowest cost. Up to the present
we have been unable to hear from but
three farmers; nevertheless we do hope
to hear from many within short time.
A. G.. SPINKS.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17

If solder manned caps are wanted
the following extra prices are given:
l IL inch soldered manned cap, 81. 10
per 1000.
21-16 inch soldered manned cap,
SLIGO per 1000.
Soldered manned caps without the
cans are sold at the following prices:
l IL inch soldered manned caps,
So. 10 per 1000.
2 Lie inch soldered manned caps,
So. 10 per 1000.
The prices of some other Necessary
things are as fellows:
Wiressolder, 80 cents per pound; solder
ing fluid, 80 cents per quart, $l.00 per
gallon; circular Gaping steels, $3.50
each.
1t is our sole intention to buy these
cans for the farmers and club members
in carload lots, and have them shipped
to each person S respective point, Gray
son or Columbia, AS they are sent f.
O. b., it will be necessary for each man
to make arrangements for payment be-
fore they are sent. All that will be
necessary is that the required sum be
placed in the Grayson or Caldwell bank
SO that the money will be at our dis
Ilposal when the order is made. Molass-
es cans can be ordered the same as 9th
ers and stored until next fall.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE |

A'SAS AesCul Qdy,
Keep her rolling, boys: keen
her rolling" 'p
IL. H Mobley returned from
alexandria Mondny night, after
spending a week there.
N. L. Hover, cashier of the
Grayson bank, was among the
business visitors last Friday.
Mrs: A. L. Knight and daugh-
ter of Riverton were in town
Saturday.
Police Juror J. W. King Of
Vixen was mingling with his
many friends in town Monday.
W. A. Meredith of Monroe
spent Sunday in Columbia with
his family.
Mrs. Bert Williams of Monroe
was the guest of Mrs. James
Bennett for a few days this week.
Wonder what attracted all the
young beaux to the Swift hotel
Sunday-the Easter dinner or
the!
W.. l.. White, school board
member from Ward 10, was
among Tuesdays business visit
ors to Columbia.
The Clipper passed up the
river Saturday before noon with
a good load. She reports an ex-
cellent business.
W. E. Shell, principal of the
Grayson school, was attending to
business in CaldweIl's capital
Saturday.
H. H. Blanks, wife and sons of
Monroe spent Saturday and Sun
day in Columbia, guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. C. Blanks.
Quite a number Of young ladies
from this point have visited Mon
roe this week for Easter bonnets
and colored wigs(?).
We regret to learn of the ILL
ness of little Fred Rossitter with
slow fever. Hope his recovery
will be rapid.
M. L. Legler was the cavalier
who drove Misses Eglin, Carroll
and Swift to the picture show at
Clarks Tuesday night. They had
some time.
There is a splendid season in
the ground, and the gardens are
growing so fast now that the
noise they make sounds some
thing like pouring peas in a pan.
We want young men to learn
biography and station accounts.
Position positively guaranteed.
BAsTROP RAILROAD SCHOOL,
Bastrop, La.
The L. E. Patton came to her
landing Saturday afternoon with
a fine general cargo. She put
ashore a lot of freight and took
on quantity of slaves for JAR
rell & Blanks.
W. D. Murray, the barber, has
a display "ad'' in today's paper.
He is a white man, in all senses,
and is a thoroughly competent
workman.
A. J. Mcdaniel, civil engineer
for the Louisiana Central Lum-
Der Co., of Clarks, was a bust
ness visitor to town the latter
part of last week.
F. L. Cottingham, the school
board member from Riverton,
was among the business visitors
to the parish capital the latter
part of last week. =
Mrs. S. A. Myers, who has
been confined to her bed for quite
while with bronchial troubles,
is much better and able to move
about the house. =
Among the visitors to The
Waterman Office last week was
S. A. Myers, who planked down
dollar as a renewal of his SUBJ
scription. Come thou, and do
likewise.
Jack Butler, a prominent bust
ness man of Riverton has re-
covered from the measles and is
out again, but we regret to say
he looks goo-goo eyed to the
ladies.
C. P. Carroll, of the Columbia
Hardware and Furniture Co., is
the patentee of a labor-saying
counter for use by retail hard
ware merchants. With a few min.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-17
SPECIAL NOTICE
To the Farmers of Caldwell
Parish

Some weeks ago a notice was sent to
each and every farmer of the parish in
regard to cooperation in the buying of
cans for next season. We know that
much more can be saved in this way,
we know that it is better than buying
from your local merchant. or ordering
alone, and ask you to please give this
matter your immediate attention. Last
season No. cans cost the club mem
bers &c each, No. was much higher
and No. 10 was out of sight. BY order
ing these together and getting them in
carload lots, they may be secured from
the American Can Co. at the following
prices:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-24
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
SOCIETY'S WAR PRIMER

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. "a
The National Geographic Society, of
this city, today gave out the follow
ing descriptions of the Dardanelles
and Austrian Galicia, which are fig-
uring prominently In the war in Eu-
rope.
Keen political interest has cen
tered around the Dardanelles since
the time when Persian strength was
tested upon the soldiers OF free
Greece. Xsrxes came this way with
his vast army for the invasion Of Eu-
rope. and crossed the Dardanelles
then known as the Hellesppnt, over
pontoon bridge, constructed near
Abydos, on the Asiatic side, and
touching Grecian shores near Sestos.
where the waterway is about $500
feet vide. 1t was on this occasion
that the capricious currents OF the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-24

straight called forth most heroic
spanking ever given. They carried
away the ponteons, whsreupon
Xerxes ordered the Hellespont to be
soundly logged.
When the eastern invasion had
spent itself after Marathon and Sal
amis. the Dardanelles became a
point OF departure for the hardy
conqueFor who turned the tables.
Alexander, in S3A B. c., 146 years
after Xerxes. crossed in the path OF
the Persian. and began his success
full subjugation OF the outworn East.
The tide shifted once more; and
throughout the long struggle OF
,Byzaptium against the East, the
l Dardanelles were ever and again
frontier waters. At last, in 1856, the
Turks forced themselves over the
mpch-contested boundary. spread
over its European banks, and settled
down to stay.
No longer frontier Of Eastern
Western struggle, the Dardaneiles.
nevertheless, preserved their politi-
cal importance, an Importance de-
rived, first, from Turkish control OF
Mediterranean-Black sea commerce.
and, later, from the complex diplo-
matte game In which the Great Pow
ers OF Europe sought to balance
themselves one against the other, and
each to make that balance contribute
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-24
French Remedy 10.
Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors of France have
for years used a prescription of vege-
table oils for chronic stomach trouble
and constipation that acts like charm.
One dose viii convince you. Severe
cases Of years standing are often great
" benefited within "A hours. So many
people arc getting surprising results
that we feel all persons suffering from
constipatiop lower bowel, liver and
stomach troubles should Try Mayr's
Wonderful Stomach Remedy. It Il now
sold here BY
Hor sa1s ~ Welis-Raymsher CO.,
nuIke. Rhatneey, ElsAss 1Afy1tasF en1
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-24

In 1913 Japan exported raw silk
valued at $s4,0S0,614.
The United States produced in 1912
about 6,10O tons Of hemp,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-24
Mrs. BIcClain,s experience with
W. Group.

aWhen my boy, Ray, WIS small he waa
at such times. Ghamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy proved far better than any other fcr this
s1 ass.r . ioa niis &. h Sa sf .o!
ia positive cure for Group writes Mn
\. B. McClain, Rlaiuyille, Pa Fur asleky
IL dealers AdYeEtilsmsnE !
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-26
To Make Beads

Paste or flower beads, so called,
may be made by the following recipe I:
-tragacanth soaked in cold
water for twenty-four hours, until 1t
becomes a solid Jelly; four parts orris
root Cor fiower). powdered fine; one
part French chalk, powdered fine;
sachet powder, powdered fine. Take
a shallow dish of jellied gum-traga-
canth and work these three mingled
ingredients into 1t slowly.
Prepare water-color paints of the
color desired, and work in thorough
ly with paste. Add to this mixture
until II is very stlfr-try 1t occasion
ally by molding q bead from It, so
that you may prove Ii TO be stiff
enough to stand by itself when the
beads are completed
Use q marble board or q china
plate for rolling, as the paste Is very
sensitive to color from any foreign
source. For cutting use q silver
| knife, as steel will blacken. After
| molding the paste In a cake cut to o
size required for the beads and roll
| into form. These beads must b.
very ffrm from the first, as only one
rolling is given them. AS soon a,
they are completed and strung on 9
| wire they must be marked, as they
/ should receive no more handling un.
! til they are thoroughly dried out
| Pierce with phosphor- bronze wire
| (such as is used for fine fishing.
tackle), instead of hatpIns, which viii
/ leave their mark.-Exchange
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-26

disease. Industries go TO pieces, and
the people are more likely to become
hopeless and indifferent Those who
have known the mental attitude of
a disease-ridden people cannot fall
10 be impressed by 1t. No service
apart from the selfish benefits which
the people Of the United States would
gain from il, could do more for the
uplifting of certain populations than
our powerful aid to them in clearing
away the permanent reservoirs Of
disease that are continual detri-
ment to them. Yellow fever is a
preventable disease, and, as / per-
haps have intimated, one which 1t IL
perfectly practicable to eradicate In
q given district. No greater oppor-
tunity txists for sanitary achieve
ment than the complete extermina-
ton of this disease from at least all
regions in contact with civilization
Such an accomplishment by the
United States might go far in Great
ing more favorable attitude toward
our Monroe doctrine of today and in
changing the impression held by
some of our foreign neighbors that
the doctrine in its present form has
become serious menace to peace
ful international relations.-Dr. Rich
ard P. Strong, in the January Yale
Review.