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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Our Advertisers.

The Commonwealth herewith pre-
sents its readers with the names O.
its display advertisers, each of whom
are reliable and will give you square
deal. Make it point in buying from
any Of them to mention the fact tina
you realize they are advertising in tn,
Cemmonwealth:
sfr7ng; sruceriisr.-
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Clee Vaughan, groceries.
Edwards & Co., dry goods.
Planters & Commercial Bank.
John l.. Station, clothes pressing
Allsbrook Boyettc, furnishings
r. c. Josey & Co., dry goods.
Josey Hardware Co.
A. G l. Railroad Co.
Model Barber Shop
North End Drug Store
w. H. Allsbrook, insurance.
Scotland Neck Furniture Co.
J. w. Allsbrook, groceries.
Hardy Hardware Co.
Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Sloan S Liniment
l.. & M. Paint.
Palace Theatre.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
Maetings:.


Section 1. The annual meeting OF
| the Boar, shall be held on the last
Thursday evening in February.
Section ,. Special meetings of the
Board may be called at any time by
the President, or three members of the
Board of Directors, and the Secretary
shall notify each member of such meet
ings.
Section 3, The Board of Directors
hall meet at least once each month
It the call Of the President.
ARTICLE 5.
Quorum:
Those members present at a regular
meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Twenty five per cent of total member
ship shall constitute a quorum at spec
ial meetings. Five Directors shall
constitute a quorum of the Board Of
Directors.
ARTICLE 6.
Officers:
The officers of this orwaniztion
shall consist of q President, two
Nice-Presidents, a Secretary and a
Treasurer, and nine Directors inciud-
ing President and two Vice Presi-
dents. The President and two Vice
Presidents and six Directors shall be
elected by ballot at the regular annual
meeting and shall hold Office for one
year, or until their successors are elect
ed. The Secretary ard Treasurer shall
be elected by the Board Of Directors
at their first meeting after the regular
annual meeting OF the Board.
ARTICLE T.
Amendments 70 Consti tuition:
This constitution, or any part
thereof, may be repealed, substi-
tuted or amended at any regular meet
;rg of the Board called for that pu-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
SCOTLAND NICK
MARKET

Friday, March 3l11916.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31

Mrs. J. B. Cloman of Hamilton, who
has been visiting -hor daughter Mra.
}. A. kitchin, has returned home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-31
ANI ICIE D.
Parliamentary Authority

termine the practice and usage Of the
Board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
At TIE MAJESTIC.

The simplest expedient very fire.
quently results in better motion pic
ture entertainment than that which
develops from the numerous and ex-
haustive attempts that have been wit
messed upon the screen to straighten
out entangled and complicated plots
and involved situations. This fact will
be demonstrated when Loves Lariat'
is exhibited at the Majestic tonight,
with Harry Carey, Neal Hart, William
Quinn and Olive Fuller Golden lead
ing a specially chosen company in its
presentation. OF plot here is all there
is. Sky High" leader Of bunch Of
cowboys, falls heir TO a fortune and
must live a year in New York, occupy
ing his mansion and managing his es-
tate before the will may be confirmed.
Sky" takes the whole crew OF his
friends with him and from the way
the cattlemen act in high society be
decked in evening clothes, comes the
fun Of the thing There is a strong
love interest, exploited in a simple,
direct manner in keeping with the
homely atmosphere Of the whole pro-
ceedings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Personal Mention.

g. u Eakman returned TO his work
al Shale City Saturday having at
tended the fair here the last of the
week
Fred Anderson left Saturday for his
home near EdgingtOn. He spent Fri
day attending the fair
Henry Anderson returned to his
home near Reynolds. Saturday. after
attending the Mercer county fair here
Friday.
b. r. Guthrie was a visitor in the
tri-cities, Saturday
Mrs. James Scott was in the tri-
cities. Saturday.
Miss Edna Cunningham returned to
her home in Monmouth. Saturday. hav-
ing spent Friday in attendance at the
Mercer county fair.
Miss Jessie MOrf0rd returned to her
home near Burgess. Saturday. after
being in attendance at the fair
Mr. and Mrs. G. l.. Hollemback re-
turned Saturday 10 their home near
Keithsburg they having spent the
week here with Mr. Hollemback's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. II II. Hollemback.
Mrs William Webb and daughter.
Miss Wilma. Of Oquawka. were in
Aledo the last of the week visiting
relatives and attending the fair.
Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton OF
Los Angeles. Cal. are visiting near
Nilersbure with Lee Thornton.
Louis Hollemback was visitor
over SUNDAY with relatives in Mon
mouth.
Lawrence Whan was an Aledo Wis
,'~r from Burgess. Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18

The fair this year was replete with
excellent exhibits in all branches
The horse, cattle, swine and sheep
stalls and pens were practically all
filled before the commencement OF the
big event. Among the finest horses
were those shown by II. E Robbins
They were nine in number and were
all standard bred Mr. Robbins
was awarded first and second on horse
and colts. first and second on brood
mare and colt, first on dIly under one
wear of age. and last but not least he
was awarded second prize upon his
horse. Baron Raven, which was Ciassed
in the four-year class for the
road
Narkey Bros. Of Reynolds received
II first and FIVE second place ribbons
upon their horses.
r. p Wait of Reynolds also won
many ribbons. including L firsts and
five seconds Mr.. Waits fine Percher-
ons were much admired by all who
visited the stalls
South Bros. OF Orion carried back
with them three firsts and four sec
ends. as a result OF their entries oil
Clydes
Kiddoo & Sons, We'll known horse
men of this section. received great
share of the ribbons awarded in their
class. These horses are generally
winners
In the swine department Oren Nor
ris and Ira Dods0n & Son won the
greater share OF the premiums oher-
ed Mr.. Morris won = ribbons with
his Tanworth swine. The Dodsons
won 10 ribbons. five frsts and five
seconds on their Duroc Jersey hogs.
In the cattle department the Hea-
therton herd of Aberdeen Angus made
a most creditable showing There
were 10 head in the herd and they
took both the senior and junior grand
champion prizes
W. b Cook. owner OF Leawood stock
farm OF this vicinity. showed 10 mead
Of Shorthorns They took down %
blues and four reds in this year
show.
" r. Downend Of Toulon showed
his Herefords. IS in number. and he
carried away many ribbons, first ana
second
Mrs ". II. Moody OF Cordova also
carried away some ribbons in the
Hereford class.
The Great Northern exhibit shouIh
not be passed up at this time THIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Office Broken Open.
ADVERTISED LETTERS

United States postoffice, Rock Is
land H., Monday, Sept. IS, 1916. Ad-
yertised list No. 38.
Merrill Behehmen. Maurice Brill,
Mrs. Herman BOlat. Jessie NJ. Bolton.
Mrs Ferne Beaver, Mrs. Jennie Bell.
Ray Burnett, Mildred Carver, Amadie
De La Millaire. Minor Eipiotin, Mrs.
Lou Fisher, E. J. Fault. Mrs. Anna
Fink. James F'indlay. Mrs. Mary Foot
EFT. Miss Lee Gillian. o. H. HOllins,
Mrs w B. Hinkle. William K. Horn
baker. Henry Holcomb. Clarence W.
Heller. Johns r. Halz. Miss Hanson,
Fourth street, Edna Johnson. Florence
Kassner. Mrs Helen Kramer. W. w.
KodeI, Joe KrOck. Richard Minkey, Mrs.
]. X. M0wry, Julia Mueller, Meier &
Co. Mamie Monroe. Irene McWilliams
t2D. Daisy Marcel, W. q. McPhee. Frank
Page, Carl Peterson, Miss Cara Reich,
Helen Ryan, John RossOn, William Fl.
Shields. Mrs Florence Smith. o. Fl.
Starrett, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Will
liam Stanley, Eugene Stailens, Mrs.
Anna Venom, Aaron l.. Ward, Hazel
whitney. Douglas Webster. Eldor c.
E Wiley. Palmer Woods, Mrs. Rose
WaIham, Daniel Webster, Mrs. John
Young.
Foreign EppavOrg \. kauyeosur.
HARRY p. SIMPSON, Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Buggy Concern in Bankruptcy.

The George White Buggy company
of this city. through the legal firm of
Stafford, Schoede & Stafford. has filed
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in
the United States district court at
Peoria. The advent Of the automobile
has forced suspension Of many buggy
manufacturing concerns over the coun-
try The White company for several
years had done little manufacturing
and the owners decided TO close out
the business for the benefit OF cred
itors. The plant of the buggy company
at Fifth avenue and Twenty-t
streets is now used for the manufac-
ture of the 5. o. ). storage battery.
which was recently placed on the mar
ket by the White company, and bids
fair TO become one of the most widely
used batteries in the country. its supe-
riority being now generally recognized
in the automobile industry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Ih5SS!EEE@l!eatre

tempts to shoot the sheriff but an Es'
kimo pulls his gun first and kills the
half breed and they live happily ever
after. Stella Watts as the girl
is clever and the supporting cast
is strong. The Cop" playlct which
is based on the police system Of q big
city. is especially good An inspeC-
tor in charge of district attempts 10
get a policeman to collect graft money.
The latter refuses and then finds 10 his
surprise that the interview IS a ruse In
order to test the honesty Of the cop
who is in line for promotion, and that
the police commissioner in an adioin-
ing room has heard the entire con
yersation with the aid of a photograph.
The violin I'm the hands Of John Geiger,
talks and sings and docs other re-
markable things. He is an artist who
knows how to please the public fancy.
Flo Adler and her three young lads
sing popular songs with plenty of pep
and harmony. Marble Gems, a series
Of classic poses. is artistic and rounds
out the well balanced program which
Manager Blanchard has provided for
his patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18

gold watch and then lifted him over
the rail and dropped him into the river.
In Water Half Hour.
He was in the water fully half hour
before he was rescued. Police are in
clined to disbelieve the story that he
was slugged and robbed and then
thrown into the river They cannot
account for his presence in
the river. however They have offered
no statement of their opinion concern
ing how he otherwise might have got
ten into the stream, unless he jumped
They suspect he may have tried suicide
but they are not depending too strong
ly upon this theory.
At any rate they a-e working on the
case in the hopes of determining defin-
itely whether or not the men threw
Meader into the river. If they determ-
inc that he was hurled into the stream
they hope to apprehend his assailants.
Meader was taken to St Anthony's
hospital from the station early Sunday
morning. His condition was such that
medical attention was required. He
will recover, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
At TIE COLIlLRIA.

The story Of how the love OF a Young
girl. reared in an Alaskan mining
camp. is won by the sheriff who had
taken care OF her since babyhood, is
told in an interesting fashion in the
sketch THE Luck OF the Totem. %
M4nCn heauIines the bin Tor the first
half OF the week at the Columbia
theator. Davenport The boys OF the
camp decide 10 ask Katie 20 marry
them Each in turn IS refused Then
the sheriff states that the girl is not
his daughter as has been generally
supposed. Frenchy, a half breed in
forms Katy that the sheriff is not her
father and makes her believe ii would
not be proper for her 70 remain with
him. She decides % leave the camp
hut is prevented by the officer. who
tells her of his deep love. Frenchy at.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
SUCCEED, ROBBED
ANDTHEN THROWN
TO BATTLE RIVER
4. T.. Meader of Davenport Is Rescued
by Rock Island Police After Being
Hurled Into Stream.
FIGHTS WATER THIRTY MINUTES
Found in Middle of Mississippi at Fiji
teenth Street After Highwaymen
Had Taken Watch and Money.

Battling for his life fully 80 minutes
in the middle of the Mississippi river
after having been slugged, robbed and
thrown from the main draw of the
Rock Island bridge by two men, a Dav-
export man, 30 years old, was rescued
by Rock Island police at $50 o'clock
Sunday morning.
He is A + Meader. 1S43 Franklin
street Today he is in ST. Anthony's
hospital recovering from the effect of
the exposure and nerve strain resulting
from his battle against the current of
the cold river. handicapped as he was
by being fully clothed.
A guard a the main bridge heard his
cries. II was the first indication of the
mans plight 10 any one who would Of
fer help. The guard saw him strug-
Cling in the waters. wildly swinging
his arms in an effort to hold onto the
pier
The guard acted quickly He got a
rope When he returned TO the pier
the current had carried Meader so far
down stream that the rope proved to
be of no avail. Davenport police were
first notified. Then the Rock Island
station was informed. PatrOlman
Smith and Merchant Police Bennett
hurried to the ferry landing at Eigh-
teenth street and secured the ferry life
boat. They pushed out into stream.
Pulled to Shore.
Meader was several hundred feet be
low the landing at that time. They
pulled down stream and caught up to
him at the foot Of Fifteenth street. At
that time he still was in the middle
of the river where the current is the
swiltest. He was q good swimmer. He
might have been able to swim to shore,
but he had presence of mind enough to
know that help would be summoned by
the bridge guard and accordingly he
took chances upon floating. Had he
tried 10 swim to shore everything in
dictated that he would have drowned
because exhaustion would have fol-
lowed his struggles. as he was hamp-
cred by being heavily clothed.
Neader was taken to the police sta
ton Immediately. He told the police
that he had left Davenport at II
O'Clock Saturday, night and had come to
Rock Island He started back on foot
about > o'clock He said he was ac-
COsted by two men when he reached
the main draw of the bridge He said
he thought one of the men was a
Greek He offered no description of
the other assailant- lie told authori-
ties he was aCcosted by the men while
his hands were buried deep down in
his trousers pockets Therefore he
could offer no resistance. as their at
tack was sudden. They had him over
powered and gagged before he could
give warning of his plight. They ran
sacked his pockets. got $3.50 and a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
MOLINE WOMAN WILL
SPEAK AT Y BANQUET

One Of the speakers secured for the
second annual mother and son ban
Qlet 10 be held al the Y. VI. c. 4. under
NE auspices Of the boys department.
sept %. is Mrs. Mary +. Huntoon Of
Moline Mrs Huntoon has an enyia BILE
reputation as an entertainer and her
constructive work in the neighboring
city has been some of the best in the
country Tickets for this unique
gathering are now in the hands Of
.aaies in the various churches and are
belng disposed 81 rapidly. II is hoped
MAJ those Who are planning 10 attend
vii secure their tickets as soon as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
HOPE TO COMPLETE
CAST PLAY TONIGHT

The first meeting to arrange for the
cast for the play christopher Colum-
bus" which is TO be presented at the
Illinois theatre under auspices Of
AIlouez council. knights of Columbus,
was held yesterday afternoon at the
X. c. hall. A number of the places
were filled and another meeting has
been called for this evening at which
time il is hoped the cast will be com
pleted. Joseph p. Farrell, New York,
producer of the play, has arrived in
the city and Will remain here until il
is presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Marriage Licenses.
Opera House Has Good Shows.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
nights OF fair week. Manager Edwards
OF the AIedO opera house had two ex-
cellent comedies on the bill On We'd
nesday night Lazy Bill" with ". B.
Patten was produced. 1t was an ex-
tremely fascinating production and
made big hit with the large audience.
On Thursday and Friday nights Hal
ton Powell's This is the Life" was
the card. II was exceptionally well
attended, especially on Thursday
night, and was "A musical comedy of
the sort seldom seen here 1t kept the
large audience in an uproRr during
each performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
MORE FLOOR SPACE
AT EMPIRE PALACE

large force OF carpenters were
busy at the Empire skating palace
ms morning putting finishing touches
on additional skating space 10 the
main floor Manager Dolly changed
MS plans ar the last moment and de
cided 10 enlarge the floor. Painters
completed their work this afternoon
and The door VIII be opened promptly
a. Z O'Clock tonight Skating Will
start ar 40. continuing until 10.
alter today. the rink viii be open
every aLle-unnm and aNenLng-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Grand jury Meets.

The grand jury met last Monday
and was in session until Wednesday
night. The only Indictment Of inter
est was that returned against William
Fender. on the charge Of assaulting
Officer John B. Peppers when he was
assisting drunken man to the police
station Fender gave bonds TO appear
whenever the court summoned him.
The Judge listened to motions and at
tended to matters of minor impOr-
lance during the remainder OF the
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Make Skin Smooth

There is one safe. dependable treat
menf that relieves itching torture in
stantly and that cleanses and soothes the
skin.
Ask any druggist for a 2jc bottle of
como and appIv il as directed Soon
Won will find that pimple$. black heads,
eczema. ringworm and similar skin trou-
blee will disappear.
a little zenlo the penetrating. salts
fving LIQUID is all that Is needed. for il
hanishes all skin eruptinns and makes
the skin soft. smooth and healthy.
Zemo. Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
At SPENCER S0TARE.

The resemblance between Charles
Wellesley and Anders Randolph.
both of the Vitagraph Players. is
shown plainly in The Daring OF
Diana" to he exhibited a the Spencer
Square tomorrow and Wednesday. In
the production Anders Randolph and
Charles Wellesley wear the same
makeup in order 10 carry the illu-
sion in the story. Both bear out the
reputation which they have earned in
former Vitagraph productions and
play their roles conyincingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer county, Busy Capital

was an exhibit OF products from the
three north and northwestern states
Montana, North Dakota and Mime
sofa. The exhibits were most inter
esting, consisting of wheat. oats, bar
ley, corn and rye, and pears. plums.
peaches, strawberries. apples and crab
apples There We're also fine varie-
ties of celery, potatoes, peas, beans
and onions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Notice 10 Coal Dealers.

Sealed proposals viii he received ar
the mayors Office until 10 o'clock a m
Sept. 30. 1916. for furnishing the city
with six-inch lump coal until June /
1917, for all departments of the city
except waterwoTks pumping station.
Bidder must state mine from which
coal will he furnished
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE.
Mayor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
TUESDAY.

Spencer Square-Anita Stewart in
Daring Diana"
Majestic-H b. Warner and Enid
Marley in Shell 49,; De Wolf Hopper
in THE Girl and the Mummy"
Black Hawk-"The Dupe'; Selig-
Tribune news; otto, the Sleuth."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
ILLINOIS THEATER.
Sept. "a The Elopers."
COLIrNBIA.

Vaudeville-Two shows daily at 2 81
and 8: p. m. Three Saturday and
Sundays at 2:45. 1870 and . p. m
Change of bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
IN THE MOVIES.


Spencer Square Marguerite CLARK
in Lady Eileen; "Billy's Romance"
Beatrice Fairfax series.
Majestic-Harry Carey in Love S
Lariat"; also feature comedy.
Black Hawk Francis X. Bushman IN
The Girl at the Curtain The Iron
Claw"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18

possible so that those in charge might
KNOW now many To plan for. The
many features of the banquet this year
are sure TO make the evening an in
teresting and instructive one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
JEWSTO OBSERVE
NEWYEAR SEPT 27
High Holidays Begin With Feast OF
ROsh Hashanah Followed by
Ten Days Penitence.
TIME OF SOLEMN SERVICES
Day OF AtOnement Oct. Closes Season
OF Prayer and Ceremonies
Peculiar to Race.

Shutdown Wednesday. Sept -. the
first day of the jewish month Tishrf.
viii mark the beginning OF the Jewish
high holidays These HOLIDAYS Of deep
fellgloUS significance. will commence
with the feast of ROsh Hashanah. or
New ear. The New Year viii be fol
lowed by 10 days OF penitence. which
reach their climax in the Day OF Atone
ment Oct. :.
On the New Year all the inhabitants
or the earth pass before Him as sheep
oelore shepherd In these words
the ancient Jewish law book the Mish-
ma, refers 10 the significance o. this
DAY 1t is day of judgment when
the sins and the merits Of all men are
weighed by the Divine Judge. The
almud tells that in thu annual New
! ear judgment scene three books lie
open before the Most High. In one
book. the book Of life. the names of the
perfectly righteous. the sinIess. are
inscribed: the second book. the book
Of death, has recorded in it the names
or the utterly wicked: and the third
book IS for the ordinary middle tvDe"
OF men. in whose behalf judgment is
suspended through the 10 DAVIS of penf-
tence. until the Day Of Atonement when
the decision is finally made and re
corded
Day Solemn Service.
The services for the day are espe-
CIally solemn. Prayers in prose and
poetry. dwelling upon the theme of
Gods judgment Of man. are recited and
sung. The RAMS horn. the '.Shofar."
/ summonlng men to prayer and repent
ance. is sounded in all synagogues.
At the close Of the service the worship
pers greet each other with the words.
! May YOU he written down for a good
year"
Orthodox Jews observe MANY Cere-
monies which suggest the ideas and
emotions of the day. In the home
+ honey and fruits are eaten and the
piOus wish expressed May il he Thy
will to renew to US a good and sweet
wear. During the day orthodox Jews
viii go 10 a river, shake crumbs from
/ their clothes and recite among other
prayers the verse from Micah. And
YOU will cast into the depths Of the sea
all their sins While orthodox Jews
/ observe the feast for two days. Sept.
p and 2S this year. Reform Jews re-
turn to the ancient Palestinian custom
and observe but one day
Gall for Bids.
Sealed bids will he received at the
&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18
Call for Bids.

Bids will be received at the mayors
Office until 10 O'Clock a. m. Sept. rs for
one vertical submerged type centrifu-
gal pump of five million gallons ca
pacity in "a hours, with motor to run
pump; to be placed on foundation
erected by the city at west end of Fifth
avenue sewer. Specifications on file at
mayors Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-18

Sealed bids will he received al the
mayors office until 10 a. m Sept. %
for leasing of bail park from Oct l..
1915, until Dec. ~, 1916. Money must
he paid in advance
JOHN A MTRRTN.
Commissioner