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The state herald., 1916-12-22

Yesterday the 6rst md your
Iof the the
M ow: that an the with which
interest will be taken in the contest By rsn
he The These prizes will be given to
not ared to DO any real ado and might well be the for
no some nave not cast DO not oms deour'
.ne nends seem insist do not have votes
'"ey 'Ake part ana nave either tskenkas
out cripton for their orf
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given R' you & votes dur
free 70 m. I.d;.. - ps,w.. .r..- -
will find that their
G trends willing to help them
su Do hesitate ask fends
ssd votes Th. can
prizes will be determined BY popular os - W.. ~ OH. ' = = -,
Every contestant in the race sboud contest
Do not pos,pon.
test to Ask friends the the that
by FREE VOTES The Herald Automobile
Those interested the Herald people Phil
on II you A.. n.r.ed in any
each will show them vim
the number
you Ren.mb tn. vo. period.
earnest and desire Of the vs cressg week. Now the time
Die prizes offered to do your best.
Plan of the Contest
To the contest simply a the nomination send the
to tn. H. oc. for subscription book with
which
Will be glad have you call phone or write him. that h, explain the
conest DETAIL sd the that Ford Touring Car
The four big prizes will awarded the have the
Most Votes to their credit he Of
Votes secured by clipping s 100
and BY getting removal and paid subscriptions the Herald (ses
vote table esewhere)
Zee friends nsghbors and their
subscription the Herald tphons
that candidate before their subscription other
nterpisng candidate
Let friends know that
how them right the ambitious
one Of these valuable prizes
You can get votes and subscriptions anywhere the
NO matter where live Your
start Why do Il?
Regular Vote Schedule
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Three Years OO0O Voes
-Four Years 1900 Votes
Five Years 2bOOO Votes
L Using handed In to this once durag
Extra Votes
Daring tho third period which will S6o paid JOB
from the date Of this advertising During the fourth
the close OF busnsss Dec 2 period will
The state herald., 1916-12-22

This. the first count is ted count and does give
any idea to the work that has
Contestants only aowedt 100 900 regular
each, this week
The state herald., 1916-12-22
With an Avalanche Of Votes
Herald Auto Contest Starts.
Encourage them tedo their best, for
no one at this tine, can foretell
who the wthner will be
Extra Votes Each Week Grow Less =
So Now Is The Time to Help.
Standing Of the Candidates Dec. 2l

Villa Webermeier. HoIyote. Colo.
Edna Merrifield, Haxtun. Colo.
Mrs. G. Wash, Holyoke. Colo.
Ethel Sarver. Holyoke. Colo.
Loretta Shockey, Holyoke, Colo
Mrs. T. NJ. Lane, Holyokes Colo.
Mrs NJ Claw HoI vok :. Colo
The state herald., 1916-12-22

Tbs ssfne number Of votes per dollar
Using handed In to this once durisg Ii,
Extra
During tho third period. which will
sxtend from the date Of this issue un
III the close Of business Dec. 2s. we
will givo 5000 extra votes besides
hose called for BY the schedule with
The state herald., 1916-12-22

vtII os kiVsh On job weFk, and advsr'
contest
Votes
each Sl.to paid on subscription. JOB
work or advertising During the fourth
period We will give only 1000 extra
votes with each $3.50 paid on job work
subscription or ads.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
Stranger Than Fiction.

Just why is it that some people al
ways oppose the industrial develop
ment of this town and communitye
Why is it they use their influence to
throttle every scheme that promises for
the upbuilding and commercial advance
ment of the community?
What have they to gain personally
through such course?
True, they would pay a few cents
additional in taxes, while their prop
erty would increase as many dollars in
valuation.
One live citizen who has given the
subject considerable thought suggests
that people who oppose local CONNER
cial advancement have selfish motive
at heart. He thinks they fear loss of
personal prestige through the bringing
into our midst of new blood and new
industrial enterprises. He believes Tie
reactionists can see possible waning
Of their power through the introduc
ton Of new and up to date methods
and that rather than retire t. the rear
they seek to muzzle the growth of the
community.
This may or may not be true, but
the fact remains that some hidden in
fluence is constantly seeking to retar(
the commercial and industrial cxpansio.
of this town and this community, ant
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
MRS. JAMES H. LAWRENCE.

Mrs. Minnie E. Lawrence, relict of
the late James H. Lawrence, passed
away at the home of her sister, Mrs.
T.. E. billiard at Scotland Neck, Tues
day morning, August 20, 1915, in her
73rd year, the funeral and burial ser
vice being conducted Wednesday by her
pastor, Rev. R. A. Mcfarland, assisted
by Rev. l.. T. Singleton of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. The intermen+
took place in the Episcopal cemetery.
Mrs. Lawrence had been resident
Of Scotland Neck for many years, and
was prominent in church work. She
had been a consecrated member of the
Baptist church since early childhood
While no one was prepared for the
news of her death, she had not been
in the best of health for some time
The funeral service was preached III
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

the Baptist church Wednesday morn.
ing to large congregation of sorrow
ing friends and relatives. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.
Mrs. Lawrence had no children, but
is survived by the following near rela-
tives: Mesdames E. E. billiard and
5. A. Hooker, sisters, DR.. S. j. Montague
and Mr.. B. F. Montague, brothers
There are two other living brothers
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: S. A. Dunn, G. G. Weeks,
Joseph House, III. L. Mcdowell, C. F.
Burroughs and B. F. Tillery.
Among the out of town people here
for the funeral were:
DR.. and Mrs. S. J. Montague of Dur.
ham, Mr.. B. F. Montague of Raleigh
Mr.. Leon Suggs of Kinston, Miss Kat|.
crime Foster of Louisburg and H. M
billiard Of Wilmington.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

Mr.. Lee Rowland returned yesterday
to Rocky Mount after few days. Wis
it to the family of Mr.. E. L. Brown.
Miss Gladys Allsbrook returned some
days ago to her home at Greensboro
after visit to her sister, Mrs. Cleo
Vaughan.
: : : s
Miss Fannie Cloman Gladstone re.
turned to her home at Hamilton this
week after visit to Mrs. J. A. Kitch-
in of Scotland Neck.
: \ : :
Mr.. Ellis Edwards, a former resi-.
dent Of this town, but now of Wash.
ington, N. c., was here this week on
business
$ : s
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Josev. Mr.. Dan
ford Josey and Master Sam Arlington
Dunn motored to Buffalo Lithia Springs
this week. They report a delightful
trip.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
PAINFULLY INJURED.

Mr. Sherwood Allsbrook, familiarly
known as "Bum'' Allsbrook, sustain
ed some very painful injuries Tuesday
night. He was awakened by noise
in the dining room Of his home, and,
getting up to investigate, he stumbled
against some obstruction which LAGER
ated his ankle to some extent. He was
down town the next morning, accom-
panied by his faithful walking cane,
but now he is so much improved that
he can now walk alone. The "boys'
are all telling "Bum' he should turn
in earlier these evenings and not try
to ambulate around via the kitchin
in. the dark to get home. The writer
of course, believes the latter report tt
be joke.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
The First Managing Editor.

There was no stereotypirg plant
when julius Caesar was extant No
Mergenthaler sang its song. Octuples
had not come along. There was no ink
in reds and blues when Julius Caesar
ran the news.
When Julius Caesar needed news
there was no telephone to use. He had
to climb aboard Lorse and get OK
elusive scoops by force. There was
not then, as we may guess, good As
sOciated Press.
Because this method thus was crude
they buried those he interviewed
which seems to indicate a lack Of finer
repertorial knack. Still one good poin1
is clearly spied. His interviews werc
not denied.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
NOTICE.

By virtue of the power vested III me
by decree of the Court in that Special
Proceeding, pending in the Superior
Court at Halifax County, North Caro-
lima, and entitled OR. G. Allsbrook,
Adm + of Allen Mabry, Jr., deceased,
against Lizzie Mabry Knight and Mag
gle Lee Mabry and Nathan Nabry, th;
last two being infants, without
guardian of Allen Mabry, Jr,
deceased 1 will on the End
day of September, 1916, sell for cash
at public auction to the highest bidder
in the town of Hobgood, N. c., in front
of the Bank Of Hobgood, at IL o CLOCK,
a. M, the following described real es-
tate, lying and being in Halifax Coun-
tv, North Carolina, to wit:
Beginning at a stake on the Hob
good Tarboro Road; thence along said
road S. 4Oh W., 7S-100 chains to a
stake on said road This stake lies S
6OA W., from large elm in Allen Ma
bry' s yard); thence s. IS W., 52.2s
chains to gum in the Downing line
thence along said line, N. 45 E., 7.9l
chains to the dividing line; thence
along said line N 10 W., 1896 chains
I S. 71% W., lao chains N. 81 W., 4.5'
chains, to the beginning, containin.
! thirty six acres, being the same LAM
/ allotted to Allen Mabry, Jr., in tn
Judgment in the action entitled Allel
Mabry, Jr., by his general guardian
! Hugh johnson, VS.. Allen Mabry, ST.,
I said Judgment being docketed in tn
: Office Of the Clerk Of the Superior Cour
|; at Halifax County, North Carolina, i
4 Judgment Docket No. 10 on page FL
: This the 31st day Of July, 1916.
STUART SMITH, Commissioner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

When Julius Caesar edited, ex-
changes were not credited When n,
met items face to face he grabbed them
quick to swell his space. Thus nor
mally he came to be the first great
editorial We
In many another matter, too, he
did just what we fellows 30. He al
ways did the modern stunt He al
ways put the news III front. He gave
his staff assignments tough and kept
the galleys full of stuff.
Though he could not rush news t6
press in fifteen minutes more or less
yet he had every other art that edi
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
ENTERTAINED S. s. CLASS.

Miss Gertrude Kitchin entertained
the members of her Sunday School
class at her home in GAINESVILLE We'd
nesdav afternoon from 4 to 6.
The guests enjoyed several games
during the afternoon and were serv-
ed delicious ice course by the hostess
assisted by Miss Lillian Harrell.
The following young ladies were
present: Misses Lillian Harrell anG
Mary Josey, invited guests; BervellA
Mcfarland, Doris Tillery, Katherine
Shields, Mabel Wommack, Frances
White, Addie Lee Parks, Bessie Blow
Jessie Overton, Anna Mobiles, Jessie
Braxton and Mary Keel
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
AUTO DEALER MUST ATTEND
TO WANTS OF THE CAR OWNER
Making Satisfactory Users of
His Automobile

>'S~S>>>>~S sSSo&J
His Automobile.
''The best definition of service, as
applied to my automobile business, is
the making of satisfied users,'' said
Mr.. G. C. Weeks recently, who handles
the Overland and WHY'S Knight cars
in this territory. ''The average car
owner demands nothing more than
courteous treatment from the man Of
his needs are taken care of quickly and
economically, he will in almost every
case continue to favor the dealer with
his patronage.
In many respects automobile ser
vice is no different from that of hotel
service. A hotel may boast Of the best
chef in the world, but if the service is
poor, the guests will soon become dis
satisfied, and the chances are that the
next time those people visit the town
they will select a different place. The
relations between car owner aud deal
er are very much the same. The owner
/ VIII continue 10 90 business WIFI q
dealer as long as he receives proper
treatment at his hands, but if the def.,
or s interest in his customer ends with
the sale of a car he has little chance
of selling him again when the time
rolls around for the owner to invest in
new machine.
'|That is why it is good bushes
policy for the dealer to pay strict az
tention to the wants of the car own
err. And if stranger drops i'll tn,
sales room to inquire about sore me
chanical feature of the car von ar.
handling, make him feel before hi
leaves that it is pleasure for you t.
render such service. A little attention
and courtesy on your part may NEAR
the sale of car later on.
"The same treatment should be &C
corded the car owner when he drive
in for any needed rpairs or replace
ments See that his wants are take1
care of promptly ard efficiently an
that he is charged only fair price 70
.hc service rendered. By so doing yo
will make of him friend for life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
NEGRO JOY RIDERS COLLIDE
WITH LOCAL MANS FORD
Fortunately No One Was Injured by
the Compact.-Wheel on Each
Car Smashed,

Thursday morning while driving in
the country near Mary's Chapel, 4
car driven by negroes from Virginia,
evidently out for a good time, collided
with car driven by Mr.. Ennis Bryan
Of Scotland Neck, smashing one wheel
on each car and throwing both cars
in ditch. The negroes, who were said
to be going at high rate of speed,
failed to give necessary space for both
ears to pass and the collision, con-
sequently, was inevita BILE.
From reliable sources, the negroes
seem to have been responsible for the
accident. Fortunately, no ono was in
jured, beyond a shaking up.
The usual condition of the reads, SUP.
plemented by the wet weather, make
accidents less avoidable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

it is the duty of every wide awake
citizen to seek solution to the mys
terry and put an end to it.
This town should advance with the
rest Of the state and nation, and to
ton of all citizens
The hustling dog always has full
stomach, while the lazy and in differ
ent one eats when he has an oppor
! tunity.
Which class are you in?-Tarbor,
SOuthcrner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
Jim" IS SCARED OF CAB

James Anthony and Alb Pollard, both
negroes of the Graball section, have
little matter to be threshed out be
fore Justice of the Peace Shields Sat
urday afternoon. It seems that James
believes that Alb intends doing him
bodily harm and on the occasion men
toned above he will ask the court to
put Alb under peace bond. Lawyers
have been employed to look out for
the interests of both parties.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
CHURCH SERVICES.
Methodist Episcopal Church

N1eJHUUISC 6pISCUpdI OHu1CH
Rev. L. T. Singleton, Pastor
Sunday SCHOOLGIRLS.
Morning Servicc-11:00.
Evening Service-7:45.
Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting
I :45.
Baptist Church
Rev. r. A. Mcfarland, Pstor
Sunday School-9:45.
Morning Service-l1:00
Evening Service-7:45.
Wednesday evening Prayer Meetin :
.7:45.
EPISCOPAL Church
Rev. Reuben Meredith, Rector.
Sunday School-9:45.
Morning Prayer and sermon-ll 100
Evening prayer and sermon-8:oe
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
Local and Personal


DR.. J. E. Shields was at Tillery yes
terday on business.
5 \ 8
Mrs. Hugh johnson went to Rich
nond yesterday morning.
$3.50
Mr.. l.. J. Baker and wife of Palmy-
IA were here Wednesday.
49,
Mr.. Aubrey Leggett of Elm City is
here for a few days on business.
$3.50
Miss Mary Ausbon of Rocky Mount
IS the guest of relatives here.
$3.50
Mr.. r. T. Dunn of Louisiana, is here
on visit to his mother, Mrs. A. S.
Dunn in GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Mason Dunn of Norfolk is the
guest of the family of Mr.. S. F. Dunn
for a few days.
Miss Dorothy Harrison of Enfield is
the guest of Miss Gertrude Dunn for
q few days.
&S@
Mr.. H. NJ. billiard returned yester-
day to Wilmington after a few days
here with his mother.
Miss Virginia Pendleton returned to-
day from Oxford, where she visited
relatives for a few days.
Little Miss Elsie Vaughan returned
Yesterday from visit to relatives in
Tarboro.
Miss Lucille Kitchin left yesterday
TO visit Miss Lila Wakefield at Ports
mouth. Va.
Mr.. J. w. Little of Greenville, rep
resenting Ballard & Ballard Co., was
here Wednesday.
Master James Raspberry returned this
and relatives at Wilmington.
s.
Mr.. W. A. Coates returned this week
from business trip to Plymouth, and
other towns in Eastern Carolina.
$3.50
Mrs. Kate Bell returned to her home
at Oak City Wednesday after two
weeks visit to relatives here.
Mr.. Rov Wooten of Maxton has
accepted a position with the E. T
Whitehead Co., druggists.
$3.50
Mrs r. C. Dunn and little daughter
Marion. of Enfield, are visiting rela
tives here for some days.
Mr.. Southgate Lamond of Norfolk
is spending few days with the fam
ilv of Rev. Reuben Meredith.
$3.50
Miss Mary Weeks left today fol
Graham, n. c., where she will teach
in the public schools.
~
Mr.. Samuel Meredith of Norfolk i.
here for few days visiting his par
ents. Rev. and Mrs Reuben Meredith
49,
Mr.. R. D. jenkins, newly electet
superintendent of schools for Scotland
Neck. arrived last evening from Chin;
Grove.
49,
Misses Lizzie and May sWhitehurs
of Greenvi]le spent few days her
this week with their sister, Mrs. Ell
nest Winslow
S S
Miss Hattie Weeks left this morn
ing for Wins ton- Salem, where she vii
again take up her duties as teache
in the public schools.
Mr.. A. F. Sauerwald, who has bee
painting scenery here for Madry 8 ne'
opera house. left Wednesday for hi
home at Richmond, having complete
hic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
BARE NECK CHICKENS.

Mrs. A. c.. Peterson has received from
Basic City, Va, pair of the famous
German bare neck chickens, which are
the first to be brought here, so far as
is known. It is said they grow to be
as large as turkeys.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
DANCE LAST NIGHT.

The young folks Of town held an
informal dance last evening in the
Mayors office. Music was furnished
by the Scotland Neck Symphony Or
chestra.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

tors must have by heart. just scan
his stuff. We've got hu,.ch you III
say that Julius had the punch
When Julius Caesar s time was ripe,
there were no Limos to stick type
So Brutus with some other chaps stack
him old Roman Style in Caps.---Mcig gen
,haler Lines o. Type News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01

The Palace Theatre announces a big
masterpicture for tonight, featuring
your favorite actress, Winifred Green
wood. This is the first real big pic
ture she has appeared in here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
TO NORTHERN MARKETS.

Mrs. A. M. Riddick left yesterday
for northern cities to buy her fall and
winter millinery. She will be away
for about a week
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
After Four Years Of Discouragins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Up in Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, would have severe pains
in my left side.
The doctor was called In, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
RETURNED FROM VACATION.

Mr.. W. A Mcdaniel has returned
from his vacation to resume his work
as druggist with the E. T. Whitehead
Co.. the Rexall StOre.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-01
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRINC WIFE

had gotten so weak could not stand.
and gave up in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle of
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and COM
menced taking it. From the very first
dose, l could tell it was helping me.
can now walk two miles without its
firing me, and am doing all my work.
If you are all run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman tonic. 1t has helped
more than a million women, in its So
years of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies.
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special
Instructions on your case and 64-pa2e book. Homs
Treatment for Women. sent in plain wrapper. I-os
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-26
SPEAKERS TO TELL OF
 CLEVELAND MEETING

The meeting at the Young Mems Chris tian association next Sunday afternoon will be an unusual one. It is to be an echo meeting of the great convention of the Young Mems Christian associa- tion of North America held at Cleve- land, O., last week and attended by eight local men representing the various local associations. Four men will speak and will endeavor to give their im- pressions of the convention, W. M. Cos by, president of the central association; J. F. Kent, vice president of the Acipo association; w. S. Stallings and H. R. Howell. secretaries of the central asso- citation.
 Twenty-two hundred delegates from all over the United States and Canada at tended. Speakers were drawn from all over the world, leaders in religious thought and life, such men as Bishop McDowell of Chicago, President Gar field of Williams college, John D. Rocke- feler, Jr, Robert F. Speer of New York city, Raymond Robbins of Chicago, Franklin D. Roosevelt Assistant Secre- tary of the Navy; President McKensie of Hartford Theological seminary, John R. Mott and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-26
Deaths and Funerals
J. C. Dickinson

James c. Dickinson, aged 26 years, son of MT. and Mrs. T. w. Dickinson, died yesterday morning at 6:30 o'clock at the home of his parents, SPA south Twenty eighth street, from hemorrhage of the brain after about an hours ill., ness
 He had been in usual good health and had served on the jury in the city court up to the evening before his death, retiring about 9 p. m. in ap- parent good health. He was stricken about o'clock Thursday morning and. despite all efforts at relief, died in about an hour without regaining con- sciousness. He was member of Avon dale Masonic lodge and was a young man of sterling qualities and habits.
 Besides his parents, MT. and Mrs. T. w. Dickinson, Sr.. he is survived by two brothers and four sisters, Mrs R. D. Hillhouse Mrs. R. D. Coffman n, Mrs Charles Denegre. Mrs. B. E. Burn ham, J. G. Dickinson and T.. w. Dickin- son, Jr., asl of whom reside in Bir- mingham.
 Funeral services will be held at the family residence. 624 South Twenty eighth street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. L. F. Whit ten, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, with interment in Forest Hill cemetery, conducted by Masonic lodge No. 476, of which deceased was a mem- Der.