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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Trying To LOCATE where
PISTOL WAS bought

Sheriff J. G. Crawford, Of Martin
county, was in Scotland Neck Sun
day trying to trace the sale Of the
pistol with which Mrs. Joe johnson
shot her husband a few nights ago
while riding along the county road
between Oak City and Hobgood.
Sheriff Crawford was told by the
murderess, Mrs. johnson, that the
pistol was purchased by her brother
in-law, Arch Johnson, a few weeks
ago from the Josey Hardware Com
pany, of Scotland Neck. Mr.. G. C.
Weeks, however, as yet has been un-
able to establish the certainty of the
sale of the pistol. He has tried to
get in communication with Mr.. D.
E. Josey, of the hardware firm, who
is at Virginia Beach, to learn whetK-
er he remembers having sold Arch
Johnson a pistol or not. Thus far
the fact that Arch Johnson did buy
the pistol here has not been es-
tablished.
What at first was thought to have
been a single-handed murder with
only one person implicated is now
about to develop that Arch Johnson.
with whom Joe Johnson, his brother,
accused his wife of having forbid
den marital relations, was a party
to the crime; and it was on this be-
lief that Sheriff Crawford came to
Scotland Neck to get information
which would substantiate the claim
Of Mrs. johnson that her brother
in-law bought the pistol that fired
the fatal shot.
LATER. Since the above was put
in type Sheriff Crawford has tele
phoned Mr.. Weeks that johnson hac
confessed to him, saying that he
bought the pistol from Josey Hard
ware Company Of Scotland Necl
for Mrs johnson for the porpose o1
killing her husband, the purchase
being made one week before the
killing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
IT KILLS FLIES
Not SOnae-But All
nIcKAY'sS
<<llIealttEay I Dust
INSECT BAG

You will be delighted when you
see the BAG at work. It is so thor
ough, so simple and so economical
that it makes enthusiastic friends
and boosters Of all who use it.
1t kills out ALL flies, heas, mos
quitoes and other pesty insects in
the house and makes homes more
healthy. This is why we call it
Healthy Dust" ;"
Old customers unite in telling US
that one twenty-five cent BAG will
do more effective slaughtering than
one dollars worth Of any other
preparation.
If your druggist or grocer can t
supply you send us twenty-five cents
in stamps and get bag postpaid.
Dealers, please write US for prices
in dozen lots delivered.
FORE & COMPANY,
ROXGBEL. N. c..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
Medical Colleges Merge.

Richmond, July 6.-Negotiations
begun some weeks ago have been
practically completed for the Verger
of the North Carolina Medical Col
lege at Charlotte with the Medical
College Of Virginia, effective with
with the opening of the next ses-
sion. Students now enrolled in the
North Carolina school will attend
the Medical College of Virginia next
session. Lack of adequate clinical
facilities is given as the reason for
the removal Of the college from
Charlotte. The American Medical
Association has refused to grade tie
Charlotte institution above Grade C,
the college authorities having been
unable to provide hospital depart
ment of 100 beds capacity. Several
State boards of medical examiners
refuse to recognize the certificates
from Grade C colleges, forcing the
institution to merge with some i&r@-
er school.
The North Carolina Medical Co..
'lege was founded more than twenty
years ago by DR.. Paul B. Barringer.
then professor at Davidson College,
who was later chairman Of the facui-
ty of the University Of Virginia and
more recently president Of the Viz
ginia Polytechnic ins stitute at Blacks
burg.
The negotiations for the merger
have been to large extent handle q
by DR.. J. Allison Hodges, Of Rich
mond, a graduate of Davidson art
: the North Carolina Medical College
who is now one of the leading mem
bers of the faculty Of the Medic
College Of Virginia.
The Charlotte institution last ses
sion had about 100 students enroileJ
representing several States. DR. J
P. Monroe, a prominent physician Q
Charlotte, has been the presiien
since the college was moved to Char
lotte. He, with twelve other Char
lotte physicians, are the prlnclpa
stockholders in the institution.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
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.
Ove1work, worry, weakness after sick
ness, catarrh, bronchitis, tender throats-
ali exert the weakening influence that
invites consumption.
TO guard against consumption, thou
sands of people take Scott S Emulsion after
meals because it's rich medicinal nourish-
1nent strengthens the lungs, puts vigor IN
the blood, and upbui1ds strength to resist
tuberculosis. Scott's Emulsion is nature 8
strength-builder Refuse substitutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
NO DIFFERENCE.
The Proof is Here The Same Is
Everywhere.

For those who seek relief from
kidney backache, weak kidneys,
bladder ills, Doan's Kidney Pills otIec
hope of relief and the proof As here
in Scotland Neck the same as every
where. Scotland Neck people have
used Doan's and Scotland Neck peo-
pie recommend Doan's, the kidney
remedy used in America for fifty
years. Why suffer? Why run The
risk Of dangerous kidney ills. tal
Bright's disease. Here's Sco1iaaa
Neck proof. Investigate it:
Miss Lucy Hancock Scotland Nec9,
"Doan's Kidney Pills benefited
me greatly. when | was sufEcr.aG.
from kidney complaint. Sine then,
have used Doan's Kidney Pills oe-
casionally and they have alWays
brought the best of results. | will
ingly confirm my former endorse
ment Of Doan's Kidney Pills, whi-n
gave some time ago"
Price soc, at all dealers. Do4' {
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Miss Hancock had. Io%t r
Milburn Co.. Props, Buffalo, n. :
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C., THURSDAY, JULY le, 1914.

Robinson, Nelson & Co. 75O|
F. J Manney, work 200
VIM. C. Robinson, Sons & Co. II So
Hardy Hdw. Co., hardware rs lG
Tower Binford E. M. Co. 4491
E.. L. Brown, freight on coal 1O2 Is
General Electric Co. 324 II
MAY. 1914.
l.. IA. Kitchin. printing 250|
l.. r. Mills, Jr., salaries 239 13
B. T. Weaver, phone 500
Southern Electric Co. 65 81
Smith Courtney Co. $50
Tower Einford E. M. Co. $50
E. L. Brown, freight on coal 1873 O6
Total expenditures s12224 SO
Bal. on hand June l, 1914 1910 II
S1s4e5 So
RECEIPTS,
Rev from light plant S 1872 18
Rev. from street lights 21OO 90
Rev. from other sources 1854 O4
Bal, on hand June |, 1918 1929 Al
$13465 63
STUART SMITH, Treas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
VOL xxx.
Purity In
Ice Cream

Its pure by the highest standards Of
scientific test. It is made of Pure
Milk and Cream fresh swees country
products. fragrant with the perfumes
Of field and forest.
We wish everybody who loves
Ice Cream could call and see how
it is made. They would cat twice
as uuch aftcrward.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
New Manager at The Crescent.

Mr.. D. c. Pemberton, of Troy, n.
G., has been employed as manager
Of the Crescent Pharmacy. Mr..
Pemberton has been in Scotland
Neck for only few days but has
made many friends and will prove
valuable asset to the Crescent S
force.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Not 6 SICILY sweetness. but rather
q fragrance thai pleases the senses
Ike some subtIe perfume.
Our Zee Cream IS soft in texture
and yes exceedingly Grm in substance.
1t melts CT Tie tongue and leaves 10
nasty humps.
/. is cool-of course-but i is cool
in a refreshing way. Ike a draushs Of
water from a wayside spring.
Prove all this to yourself at
dinner by ordering from the
nearest pharmacy, confec:ioner
OF ice cream stand tonight.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

Ice Cream is
as sweet as the
drop in the
depths Of the
honeysuckle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
County Primaries

At meeting Of the Democratic
Executive Committee, held in Hall
fax Monday, July 9, the date for
holding the primary election for s>lI
county and legislative Offices vas
fixed for Thursday. Aug s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16

For earache, toothache, pains,
burns, scalds, sore throat, try Ir-
Thomas Eclectic Oil; a siilen4lp
remedy for emergencies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-16
The BELLE MEADE PONY CONTEST nov ON and IS
CREATING MUCH ENTHDTIASM AMONG The CHILDREN
Here Are Pictures Of The Beautiful Pony to be Given Away by The
Progressive Business Men OF Scotland Neck

husng firms giving votes purchase made
desire Burroughs
Eveybody Store Hardy Hardware Compa-
North End Drug Store The House tat
Quality Built Palace Theatre The Home Of Good Pictures
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
MISS BROWNS DINNER.

Miss Matte Lou Brown entertained
with 6 o'clock course dinner at the
home of her mother, Mrs. N. C. Brown,
on Main street Wednesday evening.
The color motif which was green
and red, the Christmas colors, was
we'll arranged in decorations in the
dining-room and parlors. On the
table miniture Christmas tree with
red and green candles glowing made
a lovely scene and the young girls in
their charming costumes added much
to the evenings pleasure. From the
center of the table red and green ribs
bons were effectively arranged to the
place cards which were poinsettias.
Those enjoying Miss Browns hos
pitality were Misses Kate McClana-
han, Gladys Miller, Minnie Haynie,
Mamie Cobb, Grace Lowenhaupt,
Helen Quisenberry and Messrs. Palm
er Smith, Horace Anderson, John Tip
ton, Brown Lowenhaupt, Allison ST.
monitor, Virgil Grimsley and Rial
Long.
After the dinner was faultlessly
served the guests were entertained
in the parlors with music and several
contests which afforded much amuse-
ment and enjoyment.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
PRISONERS REMEMBERED.

Sheriff B. E. White served the pris-
oners at the county Jail with boun-
tiful Christmas dinner Of the delicacies
of the season, and in addition gave
them chewing and smoking tobacco
and cigars.
The Leader received from J. w.
Glover a card expressing his thanks
to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Addison for
a box, and also a card signed by R.
E. Gray, A. w. Robinson and J. W.
Glover expressing their appreciation
of the sheriff's kindness. The card
also expressed the gratitude of the
inmates to Messrs. j. L, McNeely and
Albert Hall and Rev. R. P. Walker
for their visits and the religious in
struction given them. These people
all brought cheer to these unfortu-
mates and made them feel that there
were some who sympathized with
them and were ready to lend help
ing hand
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
TWO BAD MEN FROM
WAY UP TIL

John Henry Dumas and PREY
Holland, both colored, got into eei
over a game of craps in a house on
North Main street Thursday night,
when Dumas drew his "smoke wagon"
and opened fire on Holland, infiicting
a flesh wound in his hip. Then Nc
Kinley Doyle, who was also a mem
Der of the crap shooting party, got
into the game and drew his "forty-
odd"
Dumas and Doyle were afterward
arrested and tried Christmas day be-
fore Esq. John Craig, who bound each
of them over to the circuit court un-
der bonds of $3.50 in the pistol cases
and assessed fines and costs of $3.50
in the crap cases. Being unable to
give bond, the pair were sent to
Jail.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
ANDERSON-WOODBURY.

A quiet home wedding was solemn
lied by Rev. Mr.. Dallas at the home
of Mrs. Sarah Anderson, at Detroit, on
December "a, 1914, at o'clock, when
Mr.. Harry Woodbury. and Miss Mat
tye Anderson were united in mar
riage.
The bride was gowned in lovely
gown of white messaline trimmed In
point lace and Partisan landings.
Her veil was caught up with orange
blossoms. She carried a beautiful
boquet of bridal roses, which added
much to the attraction of her dress.
The groom wore black tailored suit.
The bride and groom entered to the
strains of Mendelssohn' march which
was rendered by Mrs. j. A. Whitening
ton. The room was artistically dec
grated in Christmas holly and palms
and ferns, the color scheme being
red and green.
The groom is the son of Mr.. Sam
Woodbury., of Munford, and is an en-
ergetic young business man and OF
high fharactee-.
ThES bride Is Il cflssrIlIng and b!s
full yuung lady, is the daughter !
Mrs. Sarah Anderson, of Detroit, anC
will be greatly missed by her many
friends. She is of a loveable DISPOSE
ton. Many beautiful presents were
received, and at a late hour a dainty
wedding supper was served which
IIooSas enjoyed by friends and relative:
"ei = . H-''any friends wish them {
.-=ppy life.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
S CHAPEL NOTES.

= ~ ames Lannom, of Memphis,
is spending the holidays with his sis
ter, Mrs. j. R. David.
Mr.. Clinton Warmath, of jackson,
Tenn, spent Saturday and Sunday Wis
iting the family of Mr.. Walter David.
There was a party given at Mr..
and Mrs. S. T. Friedman's on last
Saturday evening. Everyone enjoyed
the evening very much, but regretted
that it was Saturday because they
had to depart early.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Bradley and lit
tie daughter, of the 18th district,
spent few days with homefolks:
Mr.. and Mrs. MILFORD Hurts invited
the young people to their home last
Saturday night, where they practiced
singing. A large crowd was present,
and everyone spent very pleasant
evening.
Our literary society is doing good
work and we hope it VIII continue.
The only way for it to do so is for
everybody to come and bring some
one with them.
| Our young men are enjoying the
cold weather by hunting rabbits. DR.
/ David and Mr.. ]. r. David accom-
panied by Mr.. James Lannom, killed
nineteen one day last week.
Two or three certain young ladies
are having an lawful sweet time
since they received so much candy
and they are sorry that Christmas
dosen't come but once year.
Some of the people missed great
sermon by not coming to church Sun.
day.
We need more church workers, sc
why not begin now? Go and do some.
thing for your church as well as your
Master. 4
Wishing all a. Happy New Year.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
GERMAN SOUGHT DUEL WITH
BISHOP GAILOR.

A special from Memphis to the
Knoxville Sentinel says:
Bishop Thomas F. Gailor, of the
Episcopal diocese of Tennessee, it has
just become known, was recently
challenged to a duel by German
matchmaker here, shortly after the ar
rival of the churchman from a sojourn
in Paris.
Bishop Gailor was in Paris when
the war broke out, and was quoted in
interviews expressing his sentiments
in favor of the allies and his opposi-
ton to the so-called German "kultur. !"
His fellow-toWnman, with whom he
had up to the time of the war, been on
the best of terms, took exceptions to
just after Bishop -Gailor's return, he
gave out an interview to the local
press strongly advocating the cause of
England and France, the German be-
came 50 senraged, it is asserted, he
sent a challenge to a duel to the
bishop, the latter to be allowed the
privilege of naming his own weap-
on"
The bishop gave no reply it is said
by his friends, although it is admitted
for a time his fighting spirit was
aroused. The bishop is the descend
ant of a Kentucky family noted for
its sturdy fighters.
Bishop Gailor would neither affirm
nor deny the report, but it is declared
positively here that the challenge
did pass. The challenger is one OF
Memphis most prominent Germans
and is a leader in German thought
in the Southern states.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
ANOTHER GOOD CITIZEN GONE.

Mr.. S. M. Rose, of the End district,
who underwent an operation in one of
the Memphis hospitals, died there
Sunday and his remains were brought
to Brighton the same night and thence
were carried to Indian Creek burial
ground. where the burial occurred at
IL o'clock Monday morning, Rev. T.
Riley Davis conducting the funeral
services.
Mr.. Rose was consistent member
of the Baptist church, was good
Christian man and an excellent citi-
zen and his death is deeply regretted
by all who know him. He is sur
vived by his wife and large family
of children,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
CLASSES ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. j. c.. Boals entertained her
Sunday school and music classes with
a Poverty Party" Tuesday night
The dress wac Ia confse me- = llgescff tilss
name of the party and committee of
assessed fines against
those who had the temerity to wear
jewels or violate the rules of the oc-
casion. The refreshments were ginger
cakes, stick candy and nectar. The
evening was interpreted with music
and the finale of the evening was a
grand march through the dining-room
in the style of Little Jack Horner,
Sat in the corner, Eating his Christ
mas pie, He put in his thumb, And
pulled out plumb, ETC."
Each joined heartily into the spirit
of the occasion and the evening was
one of real pleasure to all.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
EATH OF JOHN L. YARBROUGH.

Mr. John L. Yarbrough died at his
home in CovingtOn on Wednesday
evening, December 23rd. at 11:45
o'clock, of blood poison. He had been
in poor health some time prior to his
death, but appeared to be in his usual
health until taken with the fatal ILL
ness a few days before his death.
The funeral services were held at
his late residence at 8 o'clock in the
afternoon the day following his death,
conducted by Rev. J. T. Myers, pastor
of the First Methodist church. In
torment was at Munford cemetery
Immediately after the services. The
pail bearers were his associates in
the Enterprise Company, where he
had been engaged as clerk for many
years.
Mr. Yarbcough was 81 years old and
was born and reared in the vicinity Of
Covington. He was a lifelong men,
Der of the Methodist church and took
an active interest in the church and
was one of the charter members of
the Bible class and one of the cap
tains. A modest, quiet man, none had
aught to say against him. He rem
defed unto Caesar the things that are
Caesars and unto God the things that
belong to him.
He was twice married, his first wife
died on Christmas day thirteen years
ago. His second wife, who was Miss
Bette Turner, with two sons by his
first marriage, Messrs Anderson Var
brough, of Munford. and Sam Var
brough, of this place, survive him
He is also survived by two sisters
Mrs. Geo. Workman, of this place
and Mrs. w. L. Smith, of this vicin-
ity.
Mr.. Yarbrough had many friends
who regret his passing away and sym
pathize with his family in their be-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
HAS SPECIAL Il
. MAS SN
In the Evening the
bers of the Sunday
dered An Interestii.
gram In Harmony w
Christmas Season.

A Christmas cantata, "The
ing STAR" with music by JOB
Ger Camp. was rendered by I
of the First Presbyterian churc
Sunday morning. As this was
first time that a musical service
this kind had been given in an
the churches in Covington the
sion was one of much Interest,"
there was a large, attentive audie
presnet.
The choir railing was banked wi
branches of holly, starred with poi
settias, producing simple but bed
tiful effect, suggestive of the Chris
mas season.
AS an introduction to the cantat
Rev. R. P. Walker read some sele
lions from the prophecies concernI
the coming of the Redeemer and
Fl. X. Templeton gave a short
scription of the cantata. The pCiHa
pal theme throughout is an old Gel
man chorale, whose simple but i'm
pressive melody is sung three time
in different keys and appears sewers
/ times in the beautiful organ accom-
| paniment. AS the birth of Christ wa
/ first announced to men by angel
choirs, it is very appropriate that til
story of the Nativity should be r.
peated at Christmas tide in music,
form and its most beautiful lesf5r.
are best expressed in song:V
author of this composition
to music in a most sacred a.
| pressive manner the simple t.
the Gospels describing the
of the Christ child. The worf
| taken almost verbatim fronth
Scriptures and In solo, duet, 60
and full chorus the story OF the4R.
nation is beautifully told. TIfE
sic is of high order. stately e4
fisxs. and impressive, land yet-1liie
~ HIS WIfer 81 veEA s ovseeDREN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
MON Savings Bank.
Increased to $780,
.khOlders of Both
Have Approved
Consolidation.

-. a meeting of the stockholders
II the Covington Savings Bank &
Trust Company, held on Wednesday
Of last week, and at similr meet
lhlg of the stockholders of the Union
wlavings Bank, held on Saturday, 1t
u as unanimously decided to effect
lerger of the two institutions. The
tr1ian will involve an increase in the
capital stock of the Union Savings
, Bank to $4,000, the $4,000 increase
being taken by the stockholders of
, the Covington Savings Bank at par.
The capital stock of the Covington
Savings Bank will be reduced from
$44,460 to $4,000 by five of the
largest stockholders surrendering 3d.,
ago of their stock, taking notes on
other assets of the bank ITO that
amount. All of the stockholders will
then reduce their holdings in the Gov
ington Savings Bank so per cent and
will receive 80 per cent of the amount
# the stock they now own in the Gov
gton Savings Bank in stock in the
day@ion Saving Bank. The book value
now n ,Covington Savings Bank stock
sesent, S'r6! on that part of the stock
1er enJo, the stockholders will re-
Atatgh dividend of from % per
ger cent, and it is probable
lance will be paid them in
/ gidends until the value of
plas been paid in full. 1t
tFro, the officials in charge
,a1,se institutions that the
,,Will be very profitable
FOLDERS on account Of a
reduction in the ex-
12pared with the cost of
" institutions separate
iecczA of fact, under the
W1expense of running
IN but little more
ach bank under its
tions.
Harver, cashier of
savings Bank. will he
ne consolidated bank and
TX, cashier of the Coving-
,dank, will be assistant
new institution. Mr.
I'll retain his position
aier of the bank.
ON Savings Bank was
oven years ago and has
Nsperous business, paying
eockholders more than 81
khe way of dividends since
hation of the bank. The
Ings Bank is one of the
ost f1ourishing financial in
and will earn a dividend
Der cent to 20 per cent dur
present year. All the obi
of the Covington Savings
depositors will be assumed
Consolidated institution.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
FIVE HUNDRED CLUB MEETING

Mrs. R. B. Baptist charmingly en-
tertained the Five Hundred club at
her home on South Maple street We'd
nesday afternoon.
The house was beautifully decorated
with holly and Christmas bells, the
holiday colors, green and red, being
prominent.
A delicious salad course was served
to the guests, sixteen in number, af-
ter an interesting game of five hun
dred, the score cards being little
Santa Claus heads.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Myrtle Levy, of Nashville, and
Mrs. Robert T. Cross. of Memphis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31
EPIDEMIC OF BLIND
STAGGERS IN End DISTRICT.

Mr.. w. B. Smith, of the Holly Grove
neighborhood, who was a visitor here
Monday, reports an epidemic of blind
staggers in his community and which
is proving fatal to horses.
Mr.. Smith lost a valuable young
mare on Tuesday of last week. Mr..
Edgar Bishop lately lost three head
of horses, John Bennett, one; Lee
Gwinn, one; and many horses in the
community were sick with the mala-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1914-12-31

Hattie Taylor, eolored, was tried
before Judge Stephenson in the eoun-
ty court last week on the charge. of
violating the liquor law. She was
convicted and fined 500 and cost and
sent to Jail for 80 days. Several other
misdemeanor cases were set for the
December term, but were continued
by consent to the January term of
court