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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
A Busy Town

It was our pleasure to spend few
hours in the city of Rocky Mount
Tuesday, and besides visiting our
friends at their places of business
we journeyed out to tobacco
town." where we saw thousands Of
pounds of the golden weed on the
floors of the various warehouses,
ready to be sold to the highest bid
der for cash. We saw hundreds or
prosperous looking farmers chatting
with each other, all seemingly in the
best kind of humor. Each wore
some kind of a smile on his face.
But back to the weed. Some of this
tobacco was raised in Halifax county.
Lots of 1t in Martin, possibly some
in BERTHE. All of it was raised in
this section of the State. Rocky
Mount certainly has the accolnmo-
dations and facilities for handling
the crop Of this section. Her ware
housemen are alert, courteous and
genial. They are making money
for themselves. Presently we come
to what we want to say. It's long
way to Rocky Mount from Scotland
Neck. This is good central point.
This is a logical point for a tobacco
market. Years ago we had one. but
it went down. Some of the same
men who operated them here are now
in the same business at Greeenville
and other towns. There is a reason
for market to be established here.
Our business houses will take on
more life and we will all feel better
when the farmer markets his crop.
The county will feel strongly fnan-
cially with a market at Scotland
Neck. Every Individual in the county
will be glad to see a market here.
Let us make some plans now for the
next season and have market for
our crop. The moneyed men in our
midst should wake up to this. 1t is
your duty to invest your capital
here. Let's not wait till next sum-
mer. New Bern is now on her Sec
ond year as a market for leaf tobac-
co. and is selling lots of the weed.
Will we be there next season?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
For INDIGESTION

Never take pepsin and prepara-
tons 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
its functions naturally. Obtainable
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28

There is a slight shutting of politi-
cal feet in Washington City. Month
after next week will witness another
session of our beloved Congress,
which will proceed to enact a few
more laws, and donate a few more
trillion dollars of perfectly good
money for the upkeep of our govern
ment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
Chronic CONSTIPATION

about two years ago when l be-
gan using Chamberlain Tablets
had been suffering for some time
with stomach trouble and chronic
constipation. My condition irnprov-
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, 1915-10-28

The Commonwealth has a Saxon
Roadster for some hustling man or
woman. boy or girl. Newsome Rid
dick sells one of these cars most
every day for $425. By all means
read the ad. on last page.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28

AUTOMOBILES ON TIME.-ON ACCOUNT
OF an arrangement that | have with a
Discount Company, | can sell you an Au-
tomobile on time. G. c. WEEKS, Over
land Dealer, Scotland Neck, N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
Recommends ChambeflainsS COU0t]
Remedy.

Last winter l used bottle of
Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial
cough. l felt it's beneficial effect
Immediately and before | had finish
ed the bottle l was cured. I never
tire Of recommending this remedy
to my Friends. writes Mrs. William
Breght, Fl. Wayne, Ind. Obtainable
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS Ago
Interesting Happenings Of Scotland
Neck and Halifax County in Octo-
Der 1883, Taken from our Files.
(Oct. %, 1887

Bad weather on fairs and turkeys.
There will be nice festival at Pal
myra tonight.
Mrs. Wiley Allsbrook died Monday
after short spell of sickness.
Mr.. ]. Linwood Josey, who resides
temporarily in Halifax, spent Sun
day. in town.
Mr.. Arthur Nichols, who has been
in Texas for four years, returned
here Monday.
Peterson's horse ran away Monday.
1t was almost as bad as that runa-
way of Macs horse.
Mr.. Moses Oppenheimer accident
ly cut his thumb with a butcher
knife Monday when a window sash
fell on his hand. The thumb was
nearly severed.
Married at the home of the bride
near Enfield last Wednesday at O.
clock, Mr.. R. L. White and Miss
Temple A. Pittman. Rev. Tote
performed the ceremony.
Last Friday night, the play "Soc-
ial Glass" was presented in Ed mon
son Hall. The proceeds, which net
ted $40 were turned over to the Tenn
perance Society. The play is verv
popular. You can hear it said on all
sides that it was the best play ever
given in Scotland Neck. Mr.. Steph-
en- Morrisett, was the funny man
Bob Brittle; Miss Mamie P. Perry
was the bride of the wealthy and
wild young man who afterwards re-
formed - Mrs. Eva Thoruly: Mr. r
T. Whitehead was Mr.. Charles
Thoruly. Eva's husband; Miss Eva
Kitchin was the gossip-Nettie Net
tleby; Miss Annie Shields was the
ibarkeeper's wife Mrs. Farley; Mr..
]. Y. Savage was Lawyer Hollis: Mr..
Leart Pittman was temperance advo-
cate Hadley; Mr.. R. j. White was
DR.. Slater; and w. w. Kitchen was
the bar-keeper, John Farley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28

A man can insist that wealth is a
burden and yet break his back hold
ing on to his share.
One charitable act will occasion
ally cause man to pat himself on
the back for many months.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
Flowers!

Let me handle your next order for
flowers. Prompt delivery and best
prices. E. w. Woolard, at White
heads Store. 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-10-28
Sale Of Land For Taxes

| will sell at public Auction at the
Court House door at Halifax n. G..
Monday, the first day of Nov, 1916,
the following described land, to sat
lsfy taxes and cost for the year 1914.
in Palmyra Townships.
Palmyra-White.
E. L. Clark, 83a acres S2.39
W. c.. ALLSBROOK.
Tax Collector Palmyra and Rose
meath Townships.
II man could read his own bio
graphy it would probably surprise
him more than any one else.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
WORK ON WALKS SOON
 TO START AGAIN.

c. E. Bade returned last night from a trip he made out the bay in search of the lost scOw, and reports that not one board of the craft was seen. He fears that it become too heavily loaded with sand and gravel which was washed aboard by the heavy waves and that it has sunk. However, the search has not been given up.
 A small scow of about one-fourth the capacity of the large one is now being employed in the transportation of sand and gravel from Fourth of July creek. The first load will ar rive some time this afternoon and work on the sidewalks will commence immediately. He says that it will take two scow loads a day to keep the men busy and at that rate the walks should be finished in about 6 days.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Taxes for the year 1915 will be delinquent on the fourth Fri day in September next hereafter, at 3 o'clock p. m., and that unless paid prior thereto, five per cent will be added to the amount thereof.
 Payment of taxes may be made at the office of the Municipal Treasurer in the Pioneer Hospital on Third Avenue, Seward, Alaska, between the hours of ten a. m. and three p. m. except Sundays and holidays.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, this 18th, day of August, 1915.
 w. T. LUCAS, 8-18-6t. Municipal Clerk.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
TO AID COTTON GROWERS

WASHINGTON, August 18.-It is reported that the allied nations are planning protect the cotton growers of the southern states from the consequences of declaring cotton contraband of war This protection will be given to avoid creating hostile feeling in the United States It has now been decided to arbtrae the claims Of the United States resulting from the sinking of the Frye by German warship. The agreement of the German gov ernment to submit the question to arbitration expected to strengthen the hands of this country in its demands on Great Britain relating the detention of American ships and cargOeS.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

O. A. Carrothers an oldtimer in Alaska, will leave on the Watson for Trinidad, Colorado, where he will re- side with his family in future.
 Frank Nickerson passed through Mile Twenty yesterday on his way from Sunrise to Cooper creek.
 The car left this morning for out the line as far as Mile 94. They had particularly large shipment of freight and a good number of pas SengerS.
 The Northern is making extensive repairs on their bowling alleys and billiard room. They will put pressed iron ceiling over the bowling alleys.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
AUSTRIANS ADVANCE

VIENNA. August l8.-The Austrians have now ad- vanced to Dobrynka which is only thirteen miles south west of Brest-Ltoysk The Russians are retiring gradq ally on the last named place but are fighting as they fall back The attack on the Brest-Lltoysk ne Will De opera lions of great importance as the Russians are well fOrtl fled there and ought be able to make prolonged stand unless the advance of the Germans from the north makes the place mtenable from strategic point Of view
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
GROWN PRINCE SEES VICTORY

GENEVA, August 18-The crown prince ot Ger many has issued statement that if he can take Verdu the warw end in the victory of Germany in December at the latest The capture of the great fortress IS now the princes chief object and it is said that he IS receiving large achievements The French defenders are making magnificent stand prevent the total investment ot the place.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

The Seward Gateway published daily and weekly, is the only estab- lished publication of this kind in the district included in government plans.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
ZEPPELINS NEAR LONDON

LONDON, August 18.-It became known this after noon that the latest Zeppelin raid England reached the outskirts of London The reason why this city itself was not attacked clear but believed to have been the chief objective Dutch troops fired of the radng Zeppeins while it was crossing over Holland as such ac tion was regarded as violation of Dutch neutrality
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Windows, Doors and BishOpric Wall Board, also all kinds of building materials at Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Just received new shipment of mems and boys hats and caps. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty 1. done by the Gateway jast as well as outside.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Largest stock of furniture in Al aska at Brown & Hawkins, Equality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
BALKANS GET ACTIVE

ROME, August 18-Intense military activity is re- ported from Bulgaria, ROumania and Greece and the cause is supposed to be the preparation on the part or those countries to enter the conflict against the TeutOnic allies
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
DESTROY GERMAN GUNS

PARIS. August 18-The French have destroyed two German bowitzers by bombardment near the ArgOnne Our batteries have also exploded munitions depot at ngekof Slight advances are reported by our troops m two or three parts of the front but nothing important has occurred
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Dr. Draney A. dentistry at mod crate prices. Telephone Adams IA. 7-14-t f
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

WANTED: Woman to learn a good trade. Apply Muscott Beauty Parlors, Adams St. S-1S-3t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
FOR RENT.

Cabin, near business center Furn- ished $lOOO per month. Inquire Gateway office. S-l6-3t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

No reader can afford to omit the Seward Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
WANTED.

Double barrel hammer gun. Twelve guage. Apply the Gateway. S-1S-D
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Don't forget the Gateway is estab- lshed at Seward, Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Waterfll & Frazier whiskey at "The Branch"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Ladies' and childrens' furnishings at Butts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main 5S. Anytime. Service P. D. c.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

See us before sending outside fo' your job printing.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
FURNISHED HOUSES FOR RENT

See Dougherty & Stewart, 9th and Adams. S-17-6t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Dry goods at Butts.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
PALACE JINGLES !"

Just "talk, don't walk" we dc the rest And it is not too far,
 In 40 winks we land the goods From the Famous Palace Bar.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
RECEIVERS FOR RAILROADS.

ST. LOUIS, August 17.-Receivers have been appointed for the Missouri Pacific and the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Southern railroads.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18
American League.
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National League.

American League. CLEVELAND, August 17.- First game Cleveland ....................... $ Detroit .................. lU Pitchers-Harstad; Dubuc. Second game Cleveland ....................... s Detroit .............,.... . Pitchers-JOnes; Oldham. New York, August IT, Game postponed. Rain. Boston, August IT, Game postponed. Rain. ST. LOUIS, August IT, Game postponed. Rain.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

When once the streets are graded, And this town takes on the air Of a camp that has grown permanent, Of a city that is "there;"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

When the trail is clear to Kenai Lake Then we'll charter Ashland's car, And you'll have a picnic as the guests Of the Famous Palace Bar.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

ST. LOUIS, August IT, Game postponed. Rain.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

Boston, August IT, Game postponed. Rain.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-18

We have the goods for the picnics, And swimming parties too;
 If you like a drop of sherOOwd Rye, Or that famous German Brew,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
ALIEN MCDONALD RECEIVES
WORD OF BROTHERs DEATH.

Alex Mcdonald received news las,
TUESDAY of the death of his brother.
John, at Brookfeld Prince Edward
Island The deceased was well known
among the pioneer residents of the
county, having been a resident of
Cherry Greek during the early eight
les. He was employed at the Star
mine when the silver samp enjoyed
more prosperous times
Preferring pursuits of an agricul-
ural nature TO the life In western
mining camps with its varying for
tunes, Mr. Mcdonald returned to his
native land in 1888.
His death was unexpected. He
had left his ranch home with the ex-
pectation of making business trip to
Charlottetown. the capital of the is
land Shortly after reaching the rail
road station, he was stricken with
heart failure and died a few mo-
ments later. The deceased is sur
Vived by wife and six children. He
was sixty years old.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
LOCAL ELKS CONFIDENT
ELY WILL GET LODGE

Superintendent E. L. Vanderhoef
of the Nevada Consolidated and P. c
Watt returned last Tuesday from Og
den, where they went to obtain spe
cial dispensation from Grand Exalte(
Ruler Benjamin of San Francisco
for the institution of an Elks lodgc
in Ely.
Although the mission was not en-
tirely successful. the local Elks arc
confident that scheme can be de
vised by which their attempts to in
stitute lodge in the district will
eventually be consummated. The
delegates from Ely assert that the
exalted ruler was inclined to looL
with favor upon the plea of 400 mem
bers of the B. P. o. E. in the greai
copper camp for recognition. but as
serted that his authority to accede
to the request of the accredited rep
resentatives was limited
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
FIRE FIGHTERS MAKE
QUICK RUN no BLAZT

A fire which broke out last night
in cabin in the rear of Fritz Mol
ler's residence on Murry street was
quickly extinguished by the fire de-
partment Within ninety seconds
after the auto truck left the garage
on Aultman street. it reached the
scene of the blaze seven blocks dis
tant The nearest hydrant was
the corner near J. f. Talbotts resi-
dence, and it was necessary to stretch
out 1900 feet of hose in order to dc
effective work. Two hundred fee
remained untouched on the chemical
The fire fighters experienced consid
cradle difficulty in rolling up the
hose after the flames had been beer
subdued. as it had been frozen to the
ground in many places.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
Thrown Out of
Cabin at Night
GREEK QUARREL At McGlLL RE.
SUITS IN PELASTIS BEING
CAST OUT BECAUSE PRESENCE
WAS OBJECTIONABLE.

To be ousted bodily from a cabir
that you occupied Jointly with an
other party on a wintery night ha'
all the drawbacks you can mention
and some you would never dream of
A sound of revelry in the Greel
uarters at McGill last Thursday al
the hour of midnight betokened tina.
something was stirring.
When the officers arrived at the
scene of the disturbance they dis
covered that Sam Palastis had beer
elected by his room mate from quar-
ters occupied by himself and Sam
Barker. The foreigners were paying
a rental of five dollars a month fol
the cabin. A quarrel arose. 1t l..
claimed over the failure of Palastif
to pay his proportion of the rent
Barker became incensed over the ae
tions of his intimate associate an6
determined to force him to seel-
shelter elsewhere.
Barker was arrested on a charge
of disturbing the peace. He was re-
leased from the customy of the sheriff
upon furnishing bail in the sum O
500 with ID. G. Demetrakapulos and
A. n. Antonides as sureties. The de
fendant was given hearing IN ths
justice court and fined SIS and costs
Barker was allowed his liberty upon
contributing to the county Golfers the.
amount required under the decision
of the court.
In retaliation for the action Of
his former cohert. Barker swore ou
a complaint in the justice court yes
terday afternon charging Sam Palas
tbs with assault and battery. The
accused will be arraigned before Jus
tice Edwards tomorrow.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
CAR ELY
IS STILL POPULAR

The private car Ely" that was
attached to the main line passenger
last Wednesday was filled with prom
inent people. who we're destined for
outside points. The passenger list
included Mrs. c. V. Jenkins and
daughter. Margaret. whose ultimate
destination was San Francisco, where
the latter will attend school.
General Manager l.. G. Cannon of
the Nevada Northern Railway was al
so a passenger for San Francisco.
where he will combine business with
pleasure.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Chand-
Ter occupied seats in the private car
Wednesday, and contemplate spend
ing several weeks in San Francisco
and other coast cities. Railroad bus
mess was the impelling motive that
prompted MIR Chandler TO go to Cal
ifornia.
Waldo Duddleson utilized the pri-
vate car as far as Cobre on his jour
ney to Ann Arbor, and is armed with
sufficient credentials to insure his ad-
mission as a Freshman in the law de-
partment at the University of Miehi-
gan.
Superintendent T. j. Duddleson
chaperoned the party of notables over
the Nevada Northern as far as Cobre.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24
Independents Hold Balance of
P0Wer in Organizing Assembly
Members of Lower House Who Bear No Party Designation
Got Lions Share of the Deectabe Prizes
that Were Distributed a Carson

White Pine county did not have
TO bow its head in sorrow. A. l..
Haight landed the secretaryshi of
the senate John II. Watson, de-
feated at the last election for the
assembly. was chosen as assistant
clerk in the assembly Austin Jack
son was elected as enrolling clerk.
In the matter of committee chair
manships and assignment White
Pine coutny drew faster than a
favorite pitcher draws fans. Fulmer
landed the Craftsmanship of the ways
and means committee, regarded as
the choicest of all berths in the
house. Chaplin was designated as
chairman of the committee on ju-
dietary. His selection was in the ma
ture of compromise as Lieutenant
Governor Sullivan had Huskey of
Washoe slated for that assignment.
The committees to which Fulmer
has been appointed are as follows:
Ways and Means; Railroads and In
ternal improvements; Claims; Taxa
tion; Supplies and Taxation.
Chaplin is scheduled to sit on the
following committees: Corporations /;
Judiciary; Printing; Labor; Rules;
Education and State Library and
Public Morals.
The only chairmanships obtained
by the delegation from this county
were awarded to Gallagher and Good
man, the former being the county
boundaries committee, while the lat
ter was assigned to state institu-
tions.
Senator Fulmer enjoys the dis
tinction of introducing the first bill.
1t provides for an appropriation OF
$50. 900 to pay mileage. per diem
and incidental expenses of members
during the session.
Governor Boyle established q
precedent when he read his message
to joint session of the senate and
assembly, the actual reading occupy
ing forty-fve minutes. The gov
ernor made his first appearance in
the legislative halls when he was es-
corted to the assembly chamber to
read his message. He was received
with prolonged applause. The mes
sage was delivered in printed form
to all members of the legislature.
Close attention was paid to the chief
executive while the message was be-
ing read. Its contents were well re-
ccived and occasioned considerable
comment among the legislators re-
gardless of party affiliations.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-24

II was decided to reduce the salary of
the driver S25 n month
J. II. Leishman returned a check
for $3.50, representing the amount
paid for services rendered as registry
agent at Cherry Creek. He was some
what peeved because the commits
sioners reduced his claim $22 %.
because of an opinion by former DIS
trict Attorney Billings that certain ir
fegularities were evident In the
charges made.