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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Since the outbreak of hostilitle

Since the outbreak of hostilitles
August | there have been shipped
to Europe from the United States
176, 1000, 900 bushels of wheat, which
is 4O,0OO,0OO bushels less than the
warning nations will require. The
sweep of cossack calvery over the
Carpathians and the probable de-
struction Of the wheat fields of Aus
tria-Hungry will make the demand
even greater. The forcing of the
Dardanelles so as to permit an out
let for Russian wheat cannot posi-
bly, offset the supply being destroy
ed by war. Europe will call f 7
more wheat next year. It is fortu-
nate for southern farmers that they
have greatly increased the acreage
sown to wheat instead Of reserving
the land for cotton, and it will be
more fortunate for them if they
place many additional acres in corn.
Like wheat, corn will be in great
demand for. a year or two.-Raleigh
Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Short Local Items.

The Scotland Neck Bank building
is now being wired by electricians.
There were quite a number of ap-
plicants taking the civil service ex-
animation here last Saturday.
People living southeast IF Scot
land Neck report that the road cross
ing the creek is in an almost impass-
able condition.
The Scotland Neck Furniture Com
pany has halved it's floor space to
give room to the brokerage firm of
Lewis & Company.
j. w. Robertson's grocery store
has been moved to the corner stand
on North Main street formerly occu-
pied by ]. A. Station.
Mr.. Clee Vaughan has removed
his cash grocery store from the space
next to the new Scotland Neck Bank
building to the store that White &
PAUL occupied up to the first of this
year.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

The Scotland Neck Bank building
is now being wired by electricians.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Personal Items,

Prof. L. R. Mills left Sunday for
Wake Forest.
Mr.. J. w. Blythe, of Tarboro. was
here Thursday.
Mr.. Will Herring of Hobgood
spent Monday here.
Mr.. John Boyd of Greenville was
here Monday on business.
Mr.. Ben Webb returned from Ro-
anoke Rapids Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Harrison, of
al4yra, were here last Thursday.
Mr.. Sam A. Dunn left yesterday
for Norfolk where he Will be for a
day or two.
Mr.. Arthur DeBerry was here last
Thursday, returning to his home in
Tarboro Friday.
Mesdames Claude Kitchin and
Robert c. Jesey. Jr., are visiting in
Washington, D. c..
Mr.. N. A. Riddick has returned
from New York, where he attended
the National Automobile Show.
Miss Dorothy Howell left Thurs
day for New York to resume hel
musical duties in the metropolis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Garage Moved.

The N. A. Riddick Motor Car
Company have moved their quarters
from Church street to the space on
Main street formerly occupied by
Lewis & Company. Mr.. Riddick
stated that he was now in a better
position to give satisfactory ard
quicker service than before. The
company's new quarters has much
more floor space than the old and is
more centrally and conveniently
located. This company has the
local and county agency for the Sax
on, Paige, Buick and Chevrolet au-
tomobiles and Indian motor cycles.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Attempted Robbery.

A second attempt was made on
Saturday night to enter the Atlantic
Coast Line passenger station and
Southern Express Office. The burg
lars were frustrated by the inter-
ference of Night Waterman ODER
ry, who fired upon them twice but
neither shot took effect and the rob-
bers made good their escape.
This is the second attempt to en-
ter the express office in the last
week or so, the first occurring about
a week ago. The grating over the
window was cut and the window
glass broken, the thieves getting
away with several gallons of whiskey.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

The State Senate yesterday unan-
lmously invited Secretary Of State
w. j. Bryan to address the General
Assembly January 3Oth, when he
when he will be the guest of Gov
error Craig. The House passed the
joint resolution extending the invi-
tation by vote of "A to 49, The
The Republican Democrats die
har1.-Scottish Chief.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Tell Us About 1t.

The Commonwealth would appre-
ciate your calling up this Office at
any time that you know of any one
leaving town or coming into town.
Of course, it is not that you particu-
larly want your name in the paper.
Your friends would be interested,
and we would appreciate your call
ing up No. and telling US any per-
sonal items that you may happen to
know.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
When the only semblance of gov

When the only semblance of gov
eminent was driven from Mexico by
the United States. it looks as if this
country would have felt bound to
replace it with something equally as
good. And not one half of the hor-
rows in Mexico are being told
though, goodness knows, enough are
passing censorships in Mexico City
and Washington to satisfy the most
craven.-Raleigh Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Patrons Meeting.

The regular meeting of the pat
rons of Mullens school and the peo-
pie of that community will be held
on Friday afternoon, January 9th,
promptly at 2 o'clock. We are ex-
pecting another fine talk by our
next friend. It is earnestly desired
that every patron and the officers of
the Betterment Club will be present
together with other people Of the
district. Respectfully,
FANNIE S. JOINER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

North Carolina raises less than
three hundred pounds Of lint cotton
to the acre and it would seem that
there could not be much money in
this even at good prices.-Durham
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

FOR SALE CHEAP--A 2-HORSE
power Springfield Gasoline Engine
including Metal Water Tank and
necessary Piping. Reason for sell
ing want to use electric power. Can
be seen in operation by applying to
The Commonwealth office. Will be
sold at sacrifice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

FOR RENT-FOUR ROOMS UN-
furnished or partly furnished. APP
ply to Mrs. Anna MOrriSett.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Piles Cured in & to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money if PAZC
OINTMENT fails to cure any of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in to IA days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. DOC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

WOOD SAWED TO ANY length.
Pine Use per cord; oak S1.25 per
cord. Also have wood for sale.
Leave orders at Clee Vaughan's
OR at c.. F. COWAN's Wood Yard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

FOR SALE OE RENT.-MY
house and lot in the GAINESVILLE end
Of Scotland Neck. Apply to j. C.
Hardy, Norllna. N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Special Announcements.

EGGS FOR SETTING-ORDERS
booked for S. c. White Leghorn and
Plymouth Rock Eggs at SO cents per
dozen. Frank S. Futrell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
WHEN DURANGO PEOPLE
Testify. It's Evidence Not to
Be Ignored.

When residents of Durango are
willing to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills in this paper, is there any good
reason to try kidney, backache or
bladder remedy that is not as well
recommended?
Mrs. Harry Schunk, Lightner Greek,
Durango, says: "One of the family
suffered from headaches and weak
and painful back. Several boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills We're used, and
they made a cure. | have told many
of my friends about this medicine,
and have no hesitation in publicly
it."
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Schunk recommends. Foster
Milburn Co., Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Moral-Fecd the Sheep.

Bagby & Coppinger have just NOV
ed their flock Of 5000 sheep from the
winter range near Pennington to the
summer range on Pine ridge, without
the loss of one animal either as the
result of the trip or the hard storm
that held this section in its grasp
the latter part of April. The moral
is feed your shee. While many other
flockmasters depended upon the range
for the sustenance of the herds, Bagby
IL Coppinger were feeding their sheep
and had them in excellent condition
for the severe spring weather. AS a
result they had more wool, were
able to save an immense number of
lambs and did not loose any from
any conditions they had to meet The
losses of many Of those who did not
feed, have been enormous, in some
instances being up in the hundreds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
A Very Pleasant Surprise.


ID. S. Rodgers, one OF our esteemed
townsmen, was treated to very
pleasant surprise yesterday at noon,
when his sister, Miss Katie Rodgers,
his niece, Miss Collins, and an old
time friend, Miss Mamie McJunkin,
all residents of Butler, Pa, appeared
at his home. The party attended the
expositions and decided to treat their
relatives to a surprise visit on their
way home. They were passengers on
Saturday nights Southern which did
not arrive until 2 o'clock Sunday
morning. Upon their arrival in the
city they took accommodations at the
Savoy and rested until noon, refusing
to let any one know of their presence
in town. More than a decade had
passed since Mr.. Rodgers had seen
his relatives and more than a quarter
Of a century had elapsed since they
had seen other members of the fam
lily. Miss McJunkin, one of the vis-
itors, is related to Lee and Amy Ay-
res.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Are You Rheumatic?-Try sloan's.

Ehit iVu o.
If you want quick and real relief
from Rheumatism, do what so many
thousand other people are doing
whenever an attack comes on, bathe
the sore muscle or joint with Sloan's
Liniment. No need to rub it in
just apply the Liniment to the sur
face, 1t is wonderfully penetrating.
1t goes right to the seat of trouble
and draws the pain almost immediate
ly. Get bottle of Sloan's Liniment
for 25c Of any druggist and have it
in the house-against Colds, Sore and
Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Seiatica and
like ailments. Your money back II
no, satisfied. but it doei give almost
instant relief
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Get Rid Of .spring Fever" !"

A lazy liver and sluggish bowels
will overcome any ambitious and en-
ergetic man or woman and make them
feel all tired out, dull, stupid and life
less. Foley Cathartic Tablets relieve
constipation, restore healthy bowel ac-
ton and liven up your liver. They
are wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing; do not gripe or nauseate. They
banish that full, close, heavy feeling.
J. l.. knight. Fort Worth, Texas, says,
MY disagreeable symptoms were en-
tirely removed by the thorough clsa+s-
ing they gave my syutsm." 8. 9.
Wall and pusaass Drug CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Death of Felix Sem.


That dreaded disease, cancer, caused
the death of Felix Sem, father of
Mrs. l.. A. O'Donnell, which occurred
at the family home near Oxford yes
terday morning at 8 o'clock. The
affliction first manifested itself last
fall and about Christmas time became
so serious his family. realized that
he had little hope for recovery. The
deceased was born in Alsace-L Lorraine,
in June go years ago. When young
man of twenty he cast his lot in
America, locating first in Philadelphia
and later moving to Cedar Rapids, Ia,
which was the family home until four
years ago when Mr.. and Mrs. Sem
moved to the Oxford section to be
near Mrs. O'Donnell. In addition to
the bereaved wife and daughter here
he is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
X. II. Edgar of Cedar Rapids and
Mrs. J. w. Bartlett of Los Angeles.
The body was brought to Durango last
night and inferred in Greenmount
cemetery today. The funeral service
was held from St. Columba's church
this morning at 0, Rev. Father whits
officiating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Hotpoint Week.

Hotpoint week at the Western Colo
RADIO Power company office started off
in a blaze of glory just as the gaily
decorated windows suggest. All kinds
of electric cooking devices are on sale
at reasonable prices. This year the
company is specializing on the Ell
Grilstovo, an Ell Glostovo that does
double duty. During the week these
will be sold for s3.35, one-third less
than usual. It's worth your while
to visit the office. A young lady dem
onstrator serves coffee, while the
Messrs. Sheridan and Harrington ex-
tend hospitality and tell you OF the
merits of the wares.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
City Council Proceedings.

At a regular meeting of the City
Council held this afternoon, the resig-
nation Of City Commissioner Redman
to take effect Saturday, May was
! accepted. Mr.. Redman did not an
nounce his plans for the future, but
it is understood he has lucrative
pc sition awaiting him For the pre-
ent he promises to take a much need
cd rest and make the acquaintance
of his grandson. Just before calling
the meeting to order Henry Scouton
stated as there was controversy b.
tween A, H. Hood and nm as 10 was
The legal mayor of Durango, he had
| oppressed his willingness to have the
matter settled by the courts and il
the c-cision was against his would
tLrn the office over to Mr.. Hood
without further question. In the
meantime he would like the other
members Of the board to give either
one or the other recognition as head
Of the city government. Both Com
| missioner Redman and Commissioner
Wilson refused to do this, stating
they were absolutely neutral in the
r.dtter and would recognize neither
Mr.. Scouton or Mr.. Hood. City At
torncy Moody advises them their
recognition would not have anything
to do with the legal Interpretation
If the controversy and as the charter
provides that the mayor holds office
until his successor, qualities, Mr..
Scouton could continue to act as .
member of the board until action
was taken on Mr.. Hoods bond and
oath of office, hence they proceed
ed to transact business. Ordinance
526 establishing grades on eventh
avenue and Ordinance 527, calling an
election in accordance with the amend
ments Of the charter were adopted
and ordered published. An ordinance
providing for the vacation Of that por-
ton of Second avenue between Twelf-
tn and Thirteenth streets and relin-
gushing the claims of the city to the
same, as public street and thorofare
was introduced and ordered published.
The bond and oath of office of Mr..
A. f. Hood for mayor was presented
and ordered filed Commissioners
Redman and Wilson voted in favor
Of accepting the bond and Mr.. Scou-
ton against it. The city clerk was in
structed to notify the Western Colo
RADIO Power company to install the
nine additional arc lights as per con-
tract. The applications of John Davy
and Eugene Andrews for sexton were
presented. Upon recommendation Of
Mr.. Scouton the latter was appointed.
Mr.. Hood made formal demands upon
MIR. Scouton for the keys of the
mayors office. The latter's reply
was that he would consider the mat
ter this evening. When the council
adjourned it was still the question
who is mayor?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
The Sale Of State Lands in the
MOntezuma Valley.

Two weeks from today is the date
the state lands in the Montezuma
valley will be sold. Several persons
from outside points have passed
through to look over the valley and
many more will come this way dur
ing the next ten days. 1t is up to
Durango to give them a cordial greet
ing and do her part toward giving
them good impression of the peo-
pie of the San uan basin. Are we
preparing to do so?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Another Wedding Scheduled.

Miss Grace Davis, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alex Davis of upper Flor
ida, left for Montrose this morning,
where tomorrow she becomes the
bride of Cyril P. Cummins, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Cummins of
North Durango. Miss Davis is a most
estimable young woman who has the
best wishes of all who know her. The
groom-elect is SUBSTANTIAL young
m y in every way worthy of the
splendid girl'he has won for his life
companion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
MANY AID DOCTORS IN BELGIUM


NEW YORK, May 3.-Dr. Frank.
lin II. Martin, Of Chicago, chairman Of
the committee Of American physicians
for the aid of the Belgian profession,
reported today that the committee has
raised fund Of $6,324.50 to buy
drugs, instruments and medicines for
the needy members Of their profes-
sion in Belgium, as well as to aid
the families Of physicians who are in
need. DIR. Martin reports thus Ear
that 2,340 boxes Of materials have
been supplied, all Of which. with the
exception Of 716 boxes, have been
shipped by the commission for relief
In Belgium. of Il Broadway.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Durango Exchange Headquarters.

A deal is being consummated
whereby the Durango Exchange Sc
cures the room now occupied by
Stroble & Hutchinson in the Century
block for the Exchange headquarters.
As soon as the details are completed,
the directors will hold special meet
ing to select secretary for the or
ganization. 1t is understood the pres
ent occupants will move out at once.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
william Dicks Estate Larger
Than First Estimated.

The state will receive tax Of
s2.392 from the estate Of William
Dick. owner of the Bulldozer mine,
the wealthy Walsenburg man who was
murdered few months ago, says the
Denver Post. Dick, who was only
little past 40 years old, began his
life in the west as penniless miner.
In comparatively few years he accu-
mulated property, real estate and min
irg interests valued at s215,940. One
half of this amount went to the widow
and the other is equally divided
among his four children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Pratt-Brison Party TO Hold
Services in Aztec.

Rev. Pratt and Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Oliver Brison, the very excellent peo-
pie who held services here for more
than a month, left for Aztec this
morning where they will conduct
meetings during the greater part of
the month of May. More than 800
church aecessions resulted from their
services here, and the revival of in
terest in church work in general was
very marked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
County Court Items.

DIR. Grant Morris was today ap-
pointed administrator of the estate
of his wife, the late Mrs. Grace Nor
ris and the guardian of the estate
of his daughter, Ruth f. Morris. To-
day was the date set for hearing on
the report Of Mrs. Nellie j. Mcclure
guardian for the estate of Mrs Nellie
Louise Evans Houser, but owing to
the absence of witnesses the hearing
was continued until Thursday at 10
o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Week. End Guests at TrimbIe.

Mrs. F. r. Graham, Durango; Mrs.
X. H. Miller, Butler, Pa; Joe Satore,
Silverton; Grace Freed, Myrtle Freed,
Animas Valley; Herman Bum, Eure-
ka; W. r. Mason, Florida; George
Lugg, Andrew Robbins, Edwin john
son, Joe Andrews, Sam Peterson, Sill
verton; Mrs. J. f. Bell, Miss Frances
Bell, Bells; J. L. Real, DR.. and Mrs.
II f. Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. b. b. Rus
sell, Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
An Important HawalIan Product.

A cable from Honolulu announces
the birth of son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ruhmland. Everybody was
doing fine according to report except
the little fellows maternal GRANDPA
ther, who is almost beside himself
with joy over the event.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Fruit in the San Juan Basin Not
Injured by the Frost.

While the mercury went down quite
low last night, it appears the fruit
crop in the San Juan basin was not
injured. A telephone message from
Pennington this morning stated no
damage resulted from the cold there
and another from Aztec was that sec
tion Jared equally well. As usual, the
Hermosa section escaped without in
jury. A telegram from Denver says
that the crop in the Grand Junction
country was badly damaged, in fact
it is feared it is almost ruined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Home from Extended Visit.

Mrs. Joe Mckinney returned last
night from four months stay in out.
side points. She visited her daughter
Mrs. Leo Philip Hanak and her lit
tie daughter in Green River, Wyo-
ming. On her return she stopped in
Glenwood Springs, made trip to Salt
Lake and made brief stays in other
points.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Hindering Farm Operations.

w. f. Hall, of Griffith, was in from
the ranch Saturday night. The mud
is greatly delaying farm operations
out there. The Halls are fortunate
enough to have quite an acreage of
winter wheat and this is now fully Z
inches high. A big profit surely
awaits them in that.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Visiting old Scenes.

Miss Doris Jones, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Finney Jones, arrived from
San Diego last night for two months
visit in this section. During her five
years absence she has grown from a
little girl in pinafores into young
ia'y. Last night she was a guest
at rhe Strater, the place that was her
home for two years. Today she Wis
tied childhood haunts and tonight she
g, es to Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06

John J. Marshall, one of the own
ers of the Home ranch in the Animas
valley, is in Mercy hospital Undergo
ing treatment for lung trouble. Mr..
Marshall came here, a health seeker
a few years ago, but his case was so
far advanced that this climate did
not give him the relief it usually
gives persons afflicted with tubercu-
lar trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
All! The Ingivorating whiff Of the
Pine Forest!

How it clears the throat and head
Of its mucous ailments. 1t Is this
spirit of Newness and vigor from the
health-giving Piney Forests brought
back by DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
Antiseptic and healing. Buy = bottle
today. All Druggists. 1Sc.
Electric nttsss 4 epgiag Jsais.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
TRAwLER sRAE SUNK.

ABERDEEN, May 3.--Threc traw-
lers arrived here that escaped being
Summarized. Two others, the Mercury
and Mark Ban, were sunk. The crews
arrived here safely in small boats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
To Run Special Train to Ignacio.

Members of the |. o. o. F. lodges
in the San Juan basin will make a
trip to lgnacio tomorrow night to in
stitute a new lodge there. The Grand
Master of the Colorado order is to
be present and the new order will
be launched with elaborate ceremonies
and under the most favorable aus
pices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Annual Parish Meeting.

The Pensioners of st. Marks held
their annual meeting last night. Much
enthusiasm was manifested over the
general improvement in the parish,
the increase in church memberships
and the quickening of interest in paro-
chial matters. Resolutions were
adopted expressing appreciation for
the untiring efforts of the rector,
Father Burgoon, and the aid the guild
ladies have given. The lowing vest
rymen were elected: w. II. LaCoun',
L. C. Jakway, A. e. Reece. John OIL
bert, John Turner and Bernard Co
garty. The delegates selected to rep
resent this parish at the convention to
be held here the last Of the week were
the MesdamesC. f. Mcconnell. II. A.
Lingenfelter and J. r. c. Tyler and
the Messrs. LaCount Jakway and WI
",
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Departs for California.

X. A. Gagg, cashier of the First
National bank, departed for Califor-
MIA this morning, where he will spend
a month visiting and attending the
expositions. Mrs. Gagg and Rudolph
will return with him. The Amy house
on Third avenue is being fitted up
for their occupancy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06

1t is expected that the slide near
Ames will be cleared away today
Since Friday it has been necessary to
transfer at that point and the trains
have been delayed as result.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
Quite a Company.

1t is quite ertain that at least 40
people will be passengers on board
the |. 0. o. F. special to Ignacio to-
night. Likely quite number will ar
rive on the Southern and Farming
ton in addition to the Durong peo-
pie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06
New Druggist.

All drug store patrons will be in
terested to know that IL. NJ. Hamil-
ton, of Monte Vista, registered
druggist has been added to W. A.
Libby's efficient clerical force. Mr..
Hamilton is very competent drug
clerk and very genial man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Porter spent
the time between trains today in Ig-
nacio. Mrs. Porter visited with her
mother, Mrs. W. o. Jemisonfi while
Mr.. Porter solicited business for the
firm he represents.