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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
WANTED-5o MEN AND WOMEN
To Take Advantage of Special
Offer Made by The Bassett
Drug Co.

The Bassett Drug Co., the enter
prising druggists, are advertising to-
day for fifty men and women to
take advantage of the special hall
price offer they are making on DR.
Towards celebrated specific fol
the cure of constipation and dys-
pepsia, and get a fifty cent package
at half-price, rs cents.
So positive are they of the re-
markable power OF this specific tC
cure these diseases, as well as sich
headaches and liver troubles, thai
they agree to refund the money tc
any customer whom this medicine
does not quickly relieve and cure.
If you cannot call at The Bassett
Drug Co. store today, send them q
cents by mail and they will send YOU
a package promptly charges paid
The have been able to secure only
a limited supply of the specific, SC
great is the demand, and you should
not delay taking advantage of thu
liberal offer they are making this
week. (41-42,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
MUST STAND TRIAL

The case of Dock Smith, charged
with the murder of former Sheriff
Ed. Callahan, of Breathitt county
will come up for trial in the Clark
County Circuit Court on April 2Sth
Smith confessed repeatedly to the
crime and on his testimony, with
that of other confessors, three men
were convicted. Dock Smith was
permitted to go TO his home on pro-
baton, but was warned by Judge
Benton that at the first hint of
trouble, he would be brought back
TO Winchester to stand trial. This
warning was made good by Judge
Benton when he learned that Smith
was making trouble" in the noun
tains.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
LANDS GOOD JOB

Mr.. Charles W. Chenault, who
has been spending several months
with his parents, Judge and Mrs
William o. Chenault, in this county
left for Nashville, Tennessee, We'd
nesday morning and will accept q
position as District Manager with
the Western Union Telegraph Com
psny. MIR. Chenault's duties will
keep him on the road for the great
err part of the time.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
CLIPPINGS FROM THE
SNAGTOWN TORCHLIGHT
lournnnent

Skinny Elliston can't see why his
left shoe wears out SO much quicker
than his right one, when his right
shoe does just as much walking as
his left.
Until times get better and the fin-
ancial questions Of the nation get
fully settled the Old Miser on Pea
vine Ridge will live on two hickory
nuts per day.
Dan Ingals has brought back with
him from the Bear Foot neighbor-
hood a feather bed made of owl
feathers. While coming home with
it on his back the other night it was
so soft and downy he fell to sleep
while walking along the road.
Charles Ewell appeared in public
last Sunday with a pair of pants
and striped necktie. They have
made wonderful change in his ap-
pearance, and until they wear out
he will rank among our best people
A dog fight attracted lot of at
tention and broke up the conversa-
ton at the Rattlesnake Ford moon
shine still house the other day. One
of the dogs belonged to Jack May
and the other to George Schneck
and the difficulty came up over some
misunderstanding between their
owners.
Louie Asbahr is fixing to cele-
brate his wooden wedding next week
with quart of wood alcohol.
Leonard Boulton's mule is able to
walk around again after being prop
ped up against persimmon tree FOL
several days.
Charley Bryan took his jug over
to the sorghum mill early Tuesday
morning of last week after some mo-
lasses, and has not yet returned
No grave fears, however, are en-
;ertained on account of his pro-
tracted absence, as sorghum molas-
'es run slow in cold weather.
Bullets have been falling in Snag-
town for the past few days. They
IRE thought to be those Dan Waugh
an fred at the moon a few nights
ago.
Linwood Roberts has a good hog
pen for sale cheap. 1t would make
a good front yard, and Linwood may
move his house up behind it.
"Dad" Schrecangost has gone up
TO Orangeville to get an almanac, as
he is on the program for lot Of
original jokes at Broom Straw Sat
urday night.
Arthur Walsh fell off of foot
log while watching a panel of fence
Loaf down Gander Greek the other
morning. He says it don't pay to
get too interested in one thing.
Larry Rinaldo has received
through the mail a bottle of dan
druff cure, and he is taking two
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
AN IDEAL CITIZEN

There is a gentleman in this town,
known to us all, who is just about
our ideal of a good citizen.
He is making his money here, he
is raising and educating his family
here, and he expects to live and die
here.
When he has any money to spend
he first looks carefully over the
advertisements in this paper. If he
finds what he wants he goes there
and gives that merchant the first
opportunity.
In everything he buys he gives the
home merchant the preference.
He occasionally buys articles
from abroad, but they are cases
wherein he cannot find that which he
seeks in his own community.
He believes in his home town, and
belause he does believe in it and in
tends to continue to live in it he
grasps every possible means of ad-
vancing its interests by keeping his
money in circulation at home.
He, to our mind, is the IDEAL
CITIZEN.
Would that he were multiplied
thousand fold.
For we need more Of him.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

The American voter is becoming
a thorn in the side of the profess
sional politician. He is beginning to
insist ON advance information as to
just exactly what the candidate will
do in the event Of his election.
Which, to the politician, is a sad
state of affairs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

Evangelist Billy Sunday is to
purify Chicago. Probably by that
time wireless communications will be
in operation with the hereafter, and
we will all be assured of uncensored
reports of his victory.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
FOR SALE
Greenbrier School House and Lot

The Montgomery County Board Of
Education having consolidated the
Camargo and Greenbrier schools in
to one school to be located at Ca
MARCO and leaving Greenbrier va
cant, will therefore offer same for
sale to the highest bidder at the
Court House door in Mt. Sterling,
KY, on Saturday, April II, 1915, at
one o'clock p. m, or thereabout.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Miss George Sledd,
Superintendent County Schools.
All persons who have subscribed
to the Consolidated School will
please call at Office and pay same
at once. 40-2t.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
500 Reward, 500

The readers OF this paper VIII be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure IL the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. catarrh being a constitutional
ment. Halls catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system, there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have 20 much faith In its curative pow
for any case that Il fails to cure. Send
Tor list OF testimonials.
Address; y. j. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 1be.
Take hsii's ys@i!z Phls for constipation:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

Thou art loved-love; thou hast
received-give; thou must die
work while it is yet day; abolish
anger by Kindness overcome evil
with good. 1-e
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
and Future, Rev. J. R. Crawfor'
Intermission.
Wednesday Afternoon.

Two p. m.--Devotional, Mrs.
Leith; Reports from Synodical Meet
ing, Mrs. Kendall; From Executive
Committee Meeting, Mrs. Crawford |;
Three Minute Reports from Dele
gates; Address, MIRA Porter; Report
Of Young Peoples Work, Miss Con-
dit, presiding; Offering; Business;
Report of Committees; Minutes for
Approval; Adjournment.
Thursday-Foreign Missions.
Nine a. M, Social Meeting; De-
votional, Mrs. Poner; Minutes for
Information, Mrs. Dwelly; Reports
Corresponding Secretary for Foreign
Missions, Miss Charlotte Rogers;
Treasurer Pro Tenn, Mrs. Crawford;
Election of Officers; Election of Del
egates to Louisville to the Meeting
Of the Women's Board of Foreign
Missions, April % and 90; Address,
Miss L. J. Cooper; Offering; Report
of Auditing Committee; Report Of
Committee on Resolutions; Inter
mission.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
Harness Bargains

Harness Representatives., lines
brides, whips, harness oil, sole
leather, shoe nails, ETC., at Lowest
ash prices at v. A. REFS Harness
Shop, on Locust street, opposite
Farmers Tobacco Warehouse.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

A loud caekling hen does not al
ways lay the largest egg, and a big
talker seldom has anything in his
bag butswind.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
38-4t.

God made the world to be happy
in, but the only exercise some folks
take it that Of hunting trouble with
dim lantern on a dark night.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
Thursday Afternoon.

Two p. m.-Consecration Service
led by Miss Scott; Place Of Next
Meeting; Minutes for Approval; Ad-
journment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

The Presbytery Of Ebcnezer, en-
bracing thirty-one Presbyterian
churches in central and eastern Ken
lucky, convened in this city
Tuesday evening, April 20, and will
continue in session until Thursday
night of this week. Following is
the official program Of the proceed
ings beginning Wednesday morning
Wednesday, April IA, $3.50 a. m.
1. Devotional service, conducted
by Rev. J. r. Zeigler, d. d., Frank
fort.
2. Minutes of Tuesdays session
and Of last regular meeting.
8. Appointment Of Committees.
4. Miscellaneous business.
5. Report Of Home Mission Com
mittee, Rev. Jno. N. Erwin, d. D.,
Dayton.
6. Report of Committee on Young
Peoples Societies, Rev. M. D. Nc
Clelland, Of Jenkins.
7. Committee on Minutes of
Synod, Rev. Hugh Leith, d. D., Gov
ington.
s. Recess.
Wednesday, April Ia, 2 p. m.
1. Narrative Of The State Relig-
ion, Rev. M. Waller, D. D., Mays
vile.
g.. Commute on Ministerial Re-
lief, Rev. c. III. Perea, of Falmouth.
8. Committee on Temperance,
Rev. Emil Baum, of Flemingsburg.
4. Committee on Foreign Mis-
sions, Rev. Hugh Leith, D. u.
s. Committee on Education, Rev.
John Barbour, D. D., Maysville.
9. Miscellaneous business.
z. Recess.
Wednesday, April Ia, 7::30 p. m.
A popular meeting in the interest
of Home and Foreign Missions.
Thursday, April Is, $3.50 a. m.
1. Devotional service, conducted
by Rev. M. d. McClelland.
2. Minutes Of yesterdays ses-
sions.
8. Miscellaneous business.
4. Committee on College Board,
Rev. ]. P. Whitehead, Pikeville.
s. Committee on Church Erec-
ton, Rev. w. c. Condit, D. D., Ash
land.
6. Committee On Sabbath
Schools, Rev. Geo. A. Joplin, Louis-
vile.
z. Committee on Evangeistic
Work, Rev. G. L. Reynolds, D. D.,
Lexington.
8. Election Of Commissioners to
General Assembly.
Recess.
Thursday, April IS, 2::ao p. m.
/. Report of Committee >. on
Freedmen.
2. Committee on Brotherhoods,
Rev. j. r. Zeigler, d. D., Frankfort.
3. Committee on Systematic Ben
eficenee, Rev. c. H. White, Of Lud-
low.
4. Committee on Tract and Bible
societies.
5. Miscellaneous business.
6. Committee on Resolutions.
7. Selection Of next place of
meeting.
s. Reading Of minutes.
8. Adjournment.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Af:as:ooo~r, C1osokxx xwksnk 1850
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14
Wednesday -Home Missions.

Nine a. M, Social meeting; Devo-
tional, Mrs. j. r. Crawford; Minutes
for Information, Mrs. Dwelley;
Enrolment Of Delegates; Greetings
Mrs. John Stofer; Response, Mrs. F.
S. Allen; Appointment of Commit
tees; Reports: Corresponding Sec
rotary Home Missions, Miss Bailiff;
Treasurer, Mrs. Halleran; Secretary
of Literature, Mrs. Debell; Secre-
tary of Study Glasses, Mrs. Grain
Election of Corresponding Secretary
and Treasurer; Devotional, Rev.
Emil Baumant; Pikeyille-Present
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

Having lost the pugilistic belt,
Jack johnson may now retire from
beneath his plug hat without pro-
voking international comment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-14

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society, which meets
in the Christian church at the same
time has announced the following
program:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Special Announcement.

MONEY TO LOAN-APPLICA-
tons received for loans from 500 90
to $40 10000, on improved and IN.
improved town property and farm
lands. Interest 8 per cent straight.
Interest payable annually or semi
annually. Time one to ten years
Application, and valuation of pro-
perry offered as security for loan
State improvements and valuation
of same.
We want county representatives
to receive app ications for loans,
appraise property, and serve as our
exclusive representative. Attorney
or real estate man preferred. APP
picants for loans, and applicants
for agencies positively required to
furnish at least two character refer
ences and forward postage, five
&c stamps, for application
blanks. full PARTICULARS, and prompt
reply. Write Southern Office,
Southeastern Mortgage Loan Assn,
Forth National Bank Building, At
lanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
v. Baker. Howard Dead

Mr.. Baker Howad, formerly O. Scot
and Neck, died in Richmond at his
home Feb II, age Sc years.
His remains were taken 10 Garys-
burg, N. G. the home Of his present
W fe for burial.
Mr. Howard was married ,eWice, his
first wife has been dead for several
years. M. Howard had one son by
his firt wife this son was a graduate
of Richmond College about two years
ago; son died last year.
Mr. Howad married Miss Mamie
Skies of Garysburg, N c. the last
time and they lived in Richmond for
the remainder Of Mr. Towards last
days on earth.
Mr.. Howerd was a brother of Mr.
]. L. Howard of Scotland Neck q
uedhew of the late Elder W. F. Sta
ton and the oldest grandson Of the
late Mrs. Amanda Station who lived
to have great, great, grannd chill.
dren.
The friends and relativs Of the de.
ceased join in with the wife in hel
sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Attention Farmers.

Have made arrangements to have
Mr.. R. w. Freeman, distric agent,
in Farmers Cooperativ Demonstra-
ton Work, with me next friday,
February 20, 1915. We would be
glad to meet the farmers at Daw-
sons Cross Roads, School House,
that night for a lecture by Mr..
Freeman, GU the demonstration
work, and what 1t has done for the
State Would be glad for every
Que interested to ON aud bring
y 'ur neighp)r aong also. L is a
m after Of Importance t. every F. :
mer in the county. Mr. Freeman S
a very interesting an intelligent
speaker and would be very glad to
meet the people Of this section.
Remember the time is February, 20
1915, at 7:3O o'clock 2. M at Daw-
sons Cross Road, School House.
Yours Very Truly,
N. B. Stevens.
Local Agent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Personal Items.

Miss Nora Leicester has return after
a visit to Merry Hill NC.
Mr.. D. Bay Bo6ette, spent Sunday
in Tarboro returned Monday.
lMr. VIM. Hatcher of Buies Creek
is here with bis daughter, Mrs. R.
P. Byrd.
Mr.. R. H. Pittman of Rocky Mt.
N c. was here yesterday to see Miss
Bessie Dickens.
Mr.. John Williams of Eure N. C,
was here Wednesday of last week Q
see Miss Eva Eure.
Mr. Mills Cullens of Eure N. C.
was here Wednesday of last week
to see Miss Lille Eure.
Mrs w. T. Vaughan and Miss
Emma Vaughan, of Whitakers was
here Saturday and Sunday.
Elder A. j. Moore of Whitakers,
filled his regular appointment at
Kehukee Saturday and Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Promises to the Recruits.

A glance at the crowds at the re.
cruiting Office shows that there is no
need for the imaginative drawing up
Of advertisements of enticement to the
colors, says the London Chronicle. By
way of contrast one is reminded OF
earlier methods. Look at this appeal
for young men for the light dragons,
which appeared in the Times of Sep
TENDER, 1901:
"Your pay and privileges equal two
guineas a week; you are everywhere
respected; your society is courted;
YOU are admired by the fair, which, to-
gether with the chance of getting
switched to a buxom widow, or brush
ing with a rich heiress, renders the
situation truly enviable and delight
full"
What young man could resist this
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Oak City Items.

Oak City, February, 22.-Mr.
Walter Salsberry was in town Mon
day.
Mrs Jesse Everett of Hamilton was
the guest of her sister Mrs. T. H.
Johnson Monday.
Messrs. John Daniels and Gorden
House spent Monday in Tarboro
Mrs Mickey Bunting and daughter
Blanche left for Spring Hill last
Thursday.
G.. L. Daniel went to Ayden
Thursday
j. w. Hines, Mr.. Spencer E.
Hines. Misses Lizzie Harrell and
Lila Philpot attended the play in
Scotland Neck Wednesday night
Mr.. Claude Roebuck of Greenvile
spent Sunday in Oak City.
Ernest Lyman and friend passed
through on way to Gold Point Sun
day.
Peel and Misses HELEN Edmond
and Lilly Floyd motored from
Hamilton Sunday.
Mrs. Flave Harrell left for Balti
more Monday to purchas her Spring
MILITARY and othe1. novelties.
Mr.. Thrower Taylor and Mis-:
Rnth Savage of Robersonville were
n town Sunday.
Johnnie Eubanks, of Hassell, wa
here Sunday.
Paul Edmondson, of Hassell, ant
Mr.. Powell, of Richmond, were il
town Saturday.
Billie Haisllp and Misses Laur;
Salisbury and Bessie Robertson, O
Hassall. were here Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
MI. Alexander's Query Answered.

Referring to Mr.. Alexander's
questions in the last issue of The
Commonwealth concerning the elec-
trio light plant will say that the
total bonded Indebtedness of the
plant is SIS, 900 Including the $1O,O 900
bonds for new equipment).
The new plant is not entirely paid
for. AS per the terms of contracts
ten per cent is withheld until final
acceptance by the town and consult
ing engineer.
Including repairs on old plant and
new lines run to take care of new
motor business the cost of the new
Equipment will be about SIS, 900.
In regard to the improper INSTALL
alton of the new equipment will
state that the equipment is satisfac-
tory with the exception of the fur
mace and fronts. The builer-makers
have already promised to make the
corrections asked by the consulting
engineer. They are now preparing
to supply new panels and remedy
the furnace.
The minor troubles with the en-
CINE have been corrected by tie
makers.
The bonded Indebtedness of tie
town is $4,000.
The bonded school indebtedness is
$22, 500.
]. E. SHIELDS, Mayor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
The CHAUFFEUR'S LULLABY.

Velvet roads glide up to meet you,
Skim beneath and rush away,
Other Ca S h 'nk-honk to greet you,
Babe anoy!' they cry today.
Harki The valves sing soft and
steady,
Silent chains run smooth and swift,
CYL nders are cool and ready,
Steel gears humming as they shift.
S rength Of sixty horses rocks you,
In your tonneau cradle, sweet,
StauEch springs bend so nothing
shocks you,
While the lightning piston beat.
All, in slumber you are stirring.
Motion fills dreams with joy;
Yes, that is the moter purring,
Lite minute boy!
H. Stanley Hasklns, N. Y. Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
Eranklin'S Tribute TO Whitefleld.

Il happened" said the doctor,
ITO attend one Of his sermons, in
the course Of which I perceived he
intended to finish with a collection,
and | silently resolved he should get
nothing from me. | had in my
pocket a handful Of copper money,
three or four silver dollars, and five
pistol eff gold. AS he proceeded
began to soften, and concluded to
give the copper, anoth n stroke of
his oratOry made me ashamed of
that, and determined me to give the
silver, and he finished so admirably
that .er.ptied my pocket wholly
into the collection dish-gold and
all. At this sermon there was also
one of cur club, who, being of my
sentiments resyecting the building
in Georgia, and suspecting a collec-
lection might be intended, had by
precaution emptiad his pockets be-
fore he came home Towards the
conclusion Of the discourse. how
ever, he felt strong inclination to
give, and applied to neighbor who
stood near him, to lend him some
money for the purpose. The re-
quest was made to perhaps the only
man in the company who had the
coldness not to be affected by the
preacher lis answer was, At any
other time, friend Hodgkinson, |
would lend to thee freely; but thee
seems to be out Of thy right senses!' -
One day Dr.. Franklin returned to
Philadelphia and found Whitfield
preaching IN the open air, He stood
on the outskirts of the crowd, where
he could hear every word. From
this point he made calculation that
Whitfield could preach to ten thous.
and people in the open air and every
word could be distinctly heard.
When Whitfield was preaching al
Exeter there was man present
who had loaded his pockets with
stones in order to fling them at thi!
ambassador Of Christ. He hearC
the prayer, however, with patience
but no sooner had he named his tex
than the man pulled a stone out O.
his pocket and held it in his hant
waiting for a fair opportunity t
throw. But God sent a sword tt
his heart, and the stone droppe'
from his hand After the sermon
he went to Whitfield and told him
Sir, | came to hear you this da
with a view to break your head, blu
the Spirit of the Lord, through you
ministry has given me a broke
heart" The man proved to be
convert, and lived to be an orns
ment to the church.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-02-25
COMPRESSED HOUSEKEEPING.

My wife and l live in a fiat that is so
narrow, quite,
That just one narroW-minded friend
is all we dare invite;
And while our guest remains to chat,
have to walk the street;
Our floor-space won't accommodate
an extra pair of feet.
My wife, in buying dress goods, has
to choose narrow stripe:
We stopped our paper just because
it used such mammoth type.
And every serving maid we get just
drives US nearly sick
Before she learns there isn't room
to cut the bread so thick.
In buying eggs, all double-yolked
and large ones we refuse,
And milk that's very much condens-
ed is all that we can use.
Our cats adjustable in size and fits
our fiat all right;
We let hlm out each morning and
take him in at night,
Our dog, when first we got him, up
set things wiener he tried
To wag his tail as dogs will do, you
know. from side to side;
But soon he saw that such a course
would cause us all to frown
And now when he would wag his
tail. he does it up and down,
My little wife and l have found, no
matter how we spat,
We cannot widely differ in our very
narrow fiat;
And though the things l say may
show Of truth sorry lack,
There is no room for argument, and
SO she can't talk back.
When l stay out quite late at night
my wife won't let me in
Until offer some excuse she knows
is very thin;
And though we're sure we ought to
move to quarters large and nice,
We shrink from doing so, and thus
our present rooms suffice.
Nixon Waterman.