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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
POstOffice Receipts lif9WIDg

,sirS. Kate S. Dunr, postmaster,
has furnished Tire t1,'ulzfo,'.: .saii h
with the following figures:
"TotaI receipts If post, flee from
October 1914 to October 1915
1896 o. In September just passed
the receipts wer%. $3.50 more than in
corresponding month last wear Re-
ceipts ar. increasing ali the time and
BID fair 10 total more than Sc. 500
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1876
This is tncouraging to say the least.
If the Increase keeps up it will be a
matter OF only :: few years until
Scotland Neck Cab make application
for free delivery OF mails il the city
The government leg u!atloliS. how
ever, require that All streets and
pavements must BE- in good condition
and ali houses numbered. Home
folks should patronize the iocAl post
office.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
The Great State Fair


Raleigh is again the center Of at
traction, the occasion this time be-
ing the Great State Fair Thous-
ands Of people are enjoying the ex-
hibits, which are numerous And in
structive. As usual the hotel ac-
commodations at the capital city has
proved inadequate, and private
homes have been besieged by visi-
tors for board and lodging. Many
old friends have renewed each other S
acquaintance, and new friendships
have been made. Taken altogether
the fair is always an enjoyable event
Those attending from our midst
will attest this.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
Stirring u, Strife

Savoyard, in his letter to the News
& Observer Of Wednesday, chides
the New York World for what it has
to say in regard TO the unWritten
law That paper, together witt;
other big northern journals, has re-
Gently tried to Islander the South
with the statement that 'the IN
written law" has its. origin here.
The first criminal case in which a de-
PENDANT pleaded the "unwriiten
law was that Of the late Major Dan
lei E. Sickles of New York, who shot
down his Wife's assaiant on the
streets of New York in 1859 and
and pleaded emotional insanity.
which is nothing more than the IN
"unWritten law" John Graham,
the lawyer who defended Sickles
was the originator Of the term, both
in name and effect. He succeeded
in freeing his client, and since that
day the fad has spread to other sec
lions Of the country. including the
South The esteemed Chicago Tri-
bune has seen fit to indict the whole
South for the lynching Of Leo NJ.
Frank. Savoyard terms the editor
Of this corrupt paper a lunatic,
which is probably correct. But WHY
recent attacks like these when we
know full well that the authors
know not what they do?" They
draw big pay to produce sensational
editorials and when a subject is not
available they jump on the South
with both feet, and leave the i'm
preston with their partially pre-
juidiced readers that this sunny
Southland Of ours is a verltable hell.
All falr-lninded Northern people
know this line Of talk is manufactured
to fill up space, and that it is safe to
indulge in this sianderous business
only at great distance from the
boundaries OF Dixie. But referring
tc the SANDER handed out in the
Frank case, can we expect to read
anything except vaporings Of this
sort from the northern Jewish edi-
tors who do not know anything about
the affair?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
TINE to Advertise

The season Of the year is at hand
for the merchant to tell the public
what he has to sell. The Common
wealth is the logical advertising me-
dunn for several reasons, chief of
which isquanlity-quality circulation
Mr. Merchant, you can't go wrong
in asking for business through the
county paper. Advertisements in
in this paper pay. Ask any Of our
progressive advertisers. Let US come
to see you about it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Excursion to Raleigh on Account of

Excursion to Raleigh on Account of
the N. C. Agricultural Fair.
The Atlantic Coast Line
will sell excursion tickets from Scot
lan'i Neck to Raleigh, N. c., at
$685.. including l admission coupon
to the Fair. Tickets will be sold for
ali trains from
October 16 to %, inclusive.
Limited returning up to and includ-
Ing midnight Of October 25th, 1915.
Proportionateiy low fares, on same
dates and with same limit, will be
made from ali stations in N. c., and
Virginia. For schedules and other
information call on
Epp l.. Brown, Ticket Agent
Scotland Neck, N. C.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
Standard Railroad Of the South
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
Mari for FeftilizinG

Representative Darden Of Spring
Hill, was In town again Saturday in
the interest of the farmers of Hal
flax and adjoining counties. 1t is
mainly through his energies that
the State Department Of Agriculture
IS selling to the farmer for the fer
tlllzlng purposes mari at a most
reasonable price. To him BELONGS
much credit, for he is dong a real
work. He has another short article
in this issue. Read it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
Chronic Constellation

About two years ago when | be-
gan using Chamberlain's Tablets |
had been suffering for some time
with stomach trouble and chronic
constipation. My condition inprov-
ed rapidly through the use of these
tablets. Since taking four or five
bottles Of them my health has been
fine" writes Mrs John Newton, Irv-
ing N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
THENTY-SEVEN YEARS Ago
interesting Happenings Of Scotland
Neck and Halifax County in Octo-
Der 1888. Taken from nur Flies

(Oct. 81, 1881
10 night (Friday) in Edmondson
Hall the play, entitled, Social Glass"
will be rendered.
Mr.. Charlie Dunn is happv-its 2
girl.
Bad weather.
Mr.. Maffitt, of Wilmington, killed
line deer near town last week.
Mr.. A. Stellar Banks, the clever
clerk Of the Str. Ranger, and Miss
Lizzie r. Hick, were married at Plv-
mouth on the 18th. Mr.. Banks is 2
good writer as readers Of the Demo-
crat know.
The Scotland Neck Temperance
Society celebrated its first semi-ann;-
versary in Pittman Hail Tuesday
night.
The Scotland Neck branch road
Will be extended Immediately.
Capt. Anthony and Mr.. John
Wool went to Raleigh this week to
attend the State Fair.
This issue of the Democrat con-
talns some excellent editorials, but
space forbids the reproduction of
them here. The issue also contains
lots OF advertising, the local column
being lnterspersed with poetic ad
vertlsemcnts by our townsman, Mr..
Hoffman)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Porter Charlton, the young Amer
lean who murdered his wife in Como,
Italy in 1909, says his mind was a
blank from the time he picked up
the mallet, with which he slew his
wife, until he was on board a ship
bound for New York. Perhaps his
head contained carbonated extracts
OF apple juice. He is all right now,
mentally, however. He speaks Ital-
ian.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
Recommends ChaElDgrlaili'S Couch
Remedy.

Last winter | used a bottle of
Cough Remedy for d bad bronchial
cough. I felt it's beneficial effect
Immediately and before l had finish
ed the bottle | was cured. | never
tire Of recommending this remedy
to my friend: -. writes Mrs. William
Breght, Fl. Wayne, Ind. Obtainable
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Those who bought bale last year
are coming into their own, that is,
il they still have the bale. We ex-
pect, however, that those who have
a bale of last years fleece in storage,
will soon arrange bail.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
For INDIGESTION

Never take pepsin and prepara-
lions containing pepsin or other d.
gestive ferments for indigestion, as
the more you take the more you will
have to take. What is needed is a
tonic like Chamberlain Tablets that
Will enable the stomach to perform
It's functions naturally. Obtainable
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

The war revenue tax on wine is
eight cents per gallon if you are re-
failing. On booze the state tax is
sometimes six months on every sec
Ond quart that shows up too soon
after the first one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Next month is Moonlight School
Month. Arrange for that illiterate
brother in your vicinity to get the
benefits of it. 1t is a duty you
should not overlook. Remember
that the days of Reconstruction
manned many a good father and
mother of today for life, education
ally.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Reports say that Paraguay is the
only South American country now
without parcel post convention in
the United States. What's the mat
ter you don't come in Paraguay?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

From our seclusive sanctum we
can ofttimes hear the howl of the
sportman's dog and the blast from
his ancient horn bugle. We refer
to those of our citizens who hunt
'possums.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

IT the Wash in Washington would
take the Green out Of Greenville and
there was dispute about the
bill, does Tarboro enough to them
to attempt to restore Concord?-
News and Observer.
The above riddle is Weldon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

The United States has decided to
recognize Carranza. But something
tells that General Villa is going to
get mighty sore at US for this.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Scotland Neck wants your pea
nuts. Please note that this is the
greatest market in the State for the
monkey food"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

The protective tariff league wants
to know how we stand on the tariff
question. With both feet professor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

We hear of drummer who has
been on the road 81 years, Is Of
which he spent in Parmele.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Italy wants to borrow $25, 100000.
Somebody inquire how much Mex
leo can use at this juncture please.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

New Jersey, we salute you. Suf-
frage for women suffers temper
airy set back.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

The Wilmington Dispach says
moving picture shows the reel
thing. We never thought of that.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
First call for collards.

Before it is to late: Swat the
Fly"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Entered at the postoffice at Scotland
Neck. N.C., as Second Glass Matter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Maybe the early bird catches the
worm; if he doesn't he catches cold.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

PJJBISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
CHAS. F. CARROLL, Editor and Proprietor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

Thursday, October Fl. 1915.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21
Sale Of Land For Taxes,

| will sell at public Auction at the
Court House door at Halifax N. C.
Monday, the first day of Nov, 1915,
the following described land, to sat
lsfy taxes and cost for the year 1914,
IN Palmyra Townships.
White.
.. L. Clark, 83a acres S 2.39
W. C. ALLSBROOK.
Tax Collector Palmyra and Rose
meath Townships.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-21

The Commonwealth, 81 per year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

have for sale
200 acres valley and creek bottom
land miles west OF Alex, or I south
east Of Ninnekah. All in cultivation;
fine soil. just sIoping enough to drain
no washy land; good. well-painted
house and barn; good water. orchard,
etc. No incumbrance. Price $500
per acre. | will finance you cor close
to $4,000 On this farm if wanted.
$50 acres miles OF Mannsville,
Johnson county Oklahoma; 200 acres
Nof this is fine Washita bottom. alfalfa
land. the balance second bottom
Practically all in cultivation Good
Improvements. and very desirable
farm. Clear OF incumbrance Price
$50 per acre. and I will go far toward
financing this for you This is also in
a fine, prospective oil field
100 acres TX miles northwest OF
Laverty; 75 acres in cultivation, bal
ance good pasture. 4-room house. shed
barn and cribs, orchard. shade trees
living spring. and this is fine produc
tive land. Loan $1,000 at per cent due
1918. Price 5000: $4,000 cash will
handle
500 acres mile from good town,
Grady county; 800 acres Washita bot
tom, balance second bottom; 1870 acres
in alfalfa: 10 acres orchard. $50 acres
cultivation; land all fenced and cross
fenced House and barn on this place
cost $4,000 and farm improved accord
ingly and is a bargain at $40 per acre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
Real Estate for Sale Farm Loans

will finance you on this up to so per
cent OF its value
50 acres 21a miles from Chickasha
all in cultivation; no Improvements
$500 loan at per cent. due in 3 years
Price $40 per acre. This is good Wash
ita valley land
100 acres Z miles southeast of Rush
Springs; 80 acres in cultivation; 3
room house, 2 wells. soft water. A
bargain at s22 per acre.
100 acres 6 miles southeast Of Chick
asha, on the Washita river. All in
cultivation except small pasture. AL
fenced and cross fenced. Good 6-roon
dwelling, barns and outbuildings, and
4-room tenant house. This is fine
black, deep soil and bargain at S6t
per acre. will finance this to sui
purchaser.
500 acres for lease five year term al
$3.50 per acre; 450 acres fine bottom
land all in cultivation, balance good
pasture. with living water Fine i'm
provements, 2h miles OF Amber.
145 acres one half mile Chickasha
limits. all first bottom land. An ex
cellent alfalfa farm all in cultivation
nicely improved with house. barn
orchard, etc This has $4,000 mort
gage at per cent and can be renew
ed when due This farm goes at 500
per acre.
also make farm leans under any
one of five or six different contracts
which best suits the borrower.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

Choice 5-acre tract, well improved,
near car line. clear of incuinbrance;
will sell cheap or exchange for home
in Chickasha
10 acres | mile from city limits on
section line, good improvements, 8
acres bottom. fine building site; owner
Is leaving the State and wants quick
sale; one-third cash, balance time to
suit purchaser.
40 acres miles from city, 25 acres
branch bottom, good spring. fine
shade, Groom house and barn; price
50, 400.
120 acres ! miles from Middleburg,
50 acres bottom. 60 acres in cultiya-
tion, Broom house, living water and
good shades; price $4,000. We can
loan $1,000 on this farm.
100 acres very choice Washita bot
tom in fine state of cultivation, mile
from town; does not overflow; has
loan of $4,000 at per cent due in Z
years, part or all Of which can be paid
off at any interest paying period; no
better farm in Oklahoma; price $50
per acre.
200 acres good improved land miles
from Pocasset This land is owned
by nonresident, who for good rea-
sons will sell for much less than 1t is
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
VIM. H. McNEAL, Resident Agent
Commerce Trust Co.
5ls First National Bank Building Chickasha.
The Colds Of Mankind Cured by plnesl

The Colds Of Mankind Cured by Pines!
Have you ever gone through typi-
cal pine forest when you had cold?
What a vigorous impulse it sentl How
you opened wide your lungs to take in
those invigorating and mysterious
qualities. Yes. DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey possesses those stimplating
qualities and overcomes hacking
coughs. The inner lining Of the throat
is strengthened in its attack against
cold germs. Every family needs bot
tie constantly at hand 25c.-Adv.
d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
FOR SALE AND TRADE

worth; price $3.50 per acre.
F'irst-class 7OO-acre stock farm. 14C
acres in cultivation, balance good
grass, 50 acres bottom, large house,
barn, silo and orchard; price $lS per
acre.
For Trade.
100 acres n mile from Amperl 100
acres in cultivation, living water; ear
of $4,000 at per cent; will sell cheap
for cash or exchange for Chickasha
property.
2S0 acres 6 miles from Alex. lao
acres Winters Creek bottom, first
class improvements. large orchard !;
loan of s2,50o at per cent; cash price
$35 per acre, or will exchange for
grass land in western Oklahoma,
Wheeler county preferred.
City Property.
We have four well located, modern
Broom cottages for sale on small cash
payments, balance like rent; price
runs from $1,000 to $500.
Farm Loans.
We represent three of the best farm
loan companies doing business in Ok
lahoma. We have loaned over 100000
in the past four months. viii loan on
land value on any class of title that
is good or can be made good and loan
from / to 10 years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
EoR INDIGESTION.

Never take pepsin and preparations
containing pepsin or other digestive
ferments for indigestion, as the more
you take the more you win have %
take. What is needed is tonic like
Chamberlains Tablets that will enable
the stomach to perform its functions
naturally. Obtainable everywhere
Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
(First phlished oct. 5, 1919
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Fof
PAROLE.

Granite, Oklahoma. Sept 2S, 1919.
TO the Tax Payers Of Grady County;
This will notify you that thirty days
from this date that 1 viii apply to Hon
r. L. williams. governor of the state
of Oklahoma. for executive clemency
any protests should be filed before
said date.
RAYMOND HIGHTOwER.
Oklahoma State Reformatory.
10-5-S0d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

WANTED--Boarders; nice young
men; in private home; to meals and
room; rates $4 per week. 527 Col
orado. 10-6-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

WANTED-Roomers and boarders,
also have light housekeeping rooms;
modern conveniences. Call 800 Minn.
Ave. 10-73t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
||W|A|N| T|s|
WANTED

WANTED-A good, reliable man
with small capital. to handle good
paying business, or will trade same
for a good secondhand auto. Address
Turner's Puncture Seal Co.. ia North
Third street. Chickasha, Okla.
9-13-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

WANTED-Hustling high school boz
to work for room and board. Mrs. u.
p Curtis 2O41s Chickasha avenue,
Crescent Rooms. 19-5-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

WANTED--A home for a 14-year-old
girl, to work for board while attending
school. Also lady wants job as
housekeeper. Address L. B. W.. care
Daily Express. 10-7-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald st. Clair
STUDIO DANCING

Private Lessons as Arranged.
Nestor Building, Philadelphia
How she had coaxed Gerald to gol
He used to love dancing How mar
riage changed men! 1t was different
with women. They didn't lose all ro-
nance ia two short years.
Then she thought of something. Why
not go to dancing school alone? Many
women did!
She rolled baby's bed as quietly as
she could to the window and pulled
the shade to the top. If she left a
bright light burning in the room she
could look over at him after every
dance to make sure he was all right.
In few minutes she was dressed
In a year-old white gown and black
slippers and stockings, but she felt
like Cinderella in satin and crystal
going to her first ball.
The preliminaries were little try
ing to timid Priscilla, hut the delight
Of dancing more than made up for
the effort. AS she had planned, after
every dance she went to the window
for peep at the baby. who lay, as
she had left him. sound asleep in his
bed close to the window.
Priscilla laughed softly to herself
How splendidly her plan had worked
Two hours of pleasure like this once
week would keep her going hun
dreds Of lonely evenings at home
| alone. What Gerald does not know
does not hurt him!" she reflected
smiling. "I'm not doing anyone in the
world bit Of HARM
The class work on new one-step
took little longer than usual, and
by the time it was over Priscilla was
frantic with anxiety. She made
straight for the window and looked
down at Baby Gerald's window
She put her hand suddenly to her
mouth to stifie a scream. She was
! Just in time to see two masculine
arms lift baby from his bed and dis
appear.
She had locked the door and no one
else but Gerald had key. But Ger
aid had no pepper -and-salt clothes. and
the two arms that held her precious
baby were encased in rough tweed!
Priscilla rani Like a fash she was
down the stairs. out on the street,
then up the stairs of her own build
ing. The door of her apartment was
standing open and-Gerald junior was
gonel =
She tried to reach the telephone, but
the floor was waving and everything
was dancing before her eyes. She sat
down an instant until things should
get steadier-then quietly tainted
away
The next morning Gerald senior sat
holding one of Priscilla's hands. Baby
Gerald lay cooling in his crib and
everything seemed delightfully."- peace
fui and happy to the little woman in
bed. IF you don't mind. Gerald.
dear, will you please tell me all over
again how you rushed home for baby
when you got the message your
grandmother was passing Through
town and wanted to see her only
greatgrandson
So he told her again.
Whose coat had you on dear?"
Sam $. my clerks had only ten
inmates to get to the train and in my
rush got the wrong one
And you're sure you don't mind
my going to dancing school?''
Yes, do mind. It.was shame
you had to go alone. After this Wen
get SaIy to stay Friday nights to
look after the baby and we1l go fox
trotting together
Copyright, 1915 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-Tn my chicken yard, pair
of spectacles. Owner can have same
by paying for this notice and proving
property. Or. Corbin, l4io Iowa ave,
pue 10-5-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

WANTED light housekeeping
rooms or room and board. Address
c. p. care Daily Express. 10-5-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07

FOR RENT-Good 4-room house to
rent Inquire W. A. Fox, 6i0 S. Fifth
street. Phone sos. 10-7-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
MAJOR BROTHERS
51l First National Bank Bldg Pho 28O
Suburban Home of 80 Acres

Ideal for dairy poultry truck gardening walking distance
and school, Good modern house. barn hog
This place has been taken be bought cheap
is the Place.
EMERSON & VAUGHN
First Natn'l Bank Bldg. Phone 2l5,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-10-07
FOR
SALE


20 acres of fine land; 40 acres in cul-
tivation, 30 pasture, 4-roomed house,
fair barn, all we'll fenced; 7 miles Of
Chickasha. Price $2400. Terms easy.
100 acres of fine land, miles OF
Chickasha; wen improved, in good
neighborhood. Price $65 per acre.
240 acres of fine bottom land; 10
miles of Chickasha; nearly all in culti
walton; well improved; worth $50 per
acre and will sell for $50.
$1,000 stock Of dry goods for trade
for farm.
have several buyers for good farms
and II you want to sell yours come
and see me.
II you are thinking of making loan
see me as | can make YOU the best
terms and rates, and can close the
quickest.