davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01

course, with cake, was served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. D..
Ray Boyette and Miss Laura
Clark.
The centerpieces and napkins
also carried out the Thanksgiv-
ing idea, with turkeys and pump
kins OH them.
It was a very informal party
and those enjoying Mrs. Butter
worths hospitality were: Mes
danes A. P. and T. D. Kitchin, c..
l.. Mcdowell, R. H. Gray, G. S.
White, J. E. Bowers, B. w. Mar
tin, w. G. Dickinson, H. l. Clark,
j. B. Flaugher, H. T. Clark, G.
Hoffman, Ray Boyette, Mason
Dunn, of Norfolk, H. j. Rawls, of
South Carolina, A. Mcdowell
Stuart Smith, G. II. Herring, J. b
Hall, G. H. johnson and Spoone1
Dunn.
Misses Laura Clark, Lizzie, Jen
ME and Maud Leggett, Mamie
Shields, Mamie Lamb, Bessie
Dunn, Eleanor Smith, Susie Hill
and Mary Weldon Smith.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
Miss Ethel Thomas left for


Greensboro Wednesday, and Miss
Irene Whitehead substituted for
her at the school.
Mr.. Soarhoro Hancock, wife
and son, Of Roanoke Rapids, were
in town this week attending the
wedding.
Mrs. C. A. Jones and little son,
Charles Allen, returned from Nor
folk, Va, Wednesday evening,
where they have been for some
time treating the eye Of the little
fellow, after the accident in which
tn ball Of his eye was cut a couple
Of weeks ago by knife that
pierced the sight.
Mr.. V. G. Gardiner, commercial
manager Of the United Press AS
sociations, Of New York City, N.
Y, was visitor to The Common
wealth, on Tuesday evening, to
make a contract for the telegra-
phic service that The Common
wealth is adding to it's news SER
vice.
Miss Jennie Leggett left We'd
nesday for Durham, and will be
in attendance at Trinity College
when Master Luther burlington
contests for the defamation
prize.
Mrs. A. j. Marston and two
daughters, Misses Emma and Hol-
lie, of Henderson, were visitors
in town, attending the wedding.
Mr.. r. A. Phillips left Wednes-
day morning for Washington, N
c., to spend the holiday season
Messrs. Aubrey Leggett, Henry
T. Clark, Jarl E. Bowers and N
A. Riddick are spending Thanks
giving at the club, hunting.
Mr.. H. E. Dodge, Of the John
son Smith Motor Co., is spending
the Thanksgiving holidays IL
Richmond and will return Sun
day.
. Miss Pearl Jones and Mrs. r
G.. Shackell left on the morning
train for Whitakers to spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs
H. L. Pippin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
Mr.. J. C. Riddick, who was to

MT. y. ". hluOlCk, WHO WAS 10
have spent Thanksgiving here
with his relatives, was compelled
to go to Richmond, Tuesday night
to bring back a new Saxon six,
for a customer who wanted one
for Thanksgiving in Henderson.
We learn that some Of the bri-
dial party got left in Weldon, the
connections being somewhat bro
ken, and so had to spend the bet
ter part Of Tuesday in our sister
city, thus rather inconveniencing
the arrangements for the rehear-
sal.
Mrs. w. H. Hedgepeth and
daughter, Mrs. Harmon Hedge
peth, Of Raleigh, were visitors in
town Wednesday, shopping.
Mrs. Mittie Hassell went to
Lewiston to spend Thanksgiving
with her son, DR.. Cecil Hassell.
Mrs. Jim Cherry, Of Richmond,
and Mrs. Ben Bobbitt, Of Enfield,
were in town Monday evening
shopping.
Mrs. Etheridge Of Hobgood,
spent Wednesday in town with
Mrs. Frank Burroughs.
Mr.. John B. Miles, Of Baltimore
was a business visitor in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. Aubrey Mcdaniel, Of the
E. Il. Whitehead Company, left
Wednesday morning for Rich
mond to be present at the Va-Car.
football game on Thanksgiving
day.
Mrs. A. Mcdaniel is visiting
relatives in Enfield during her
husbands stay in Richmond.
Mrs. j. E. Bowers drove to
Palmyra Wednesday to catch the
twelve o'clock train, enroute te
Washington, for the Thanksgiv
ing.
Miss Jennie Leggett left fo1
. Durham yesterday to be presen
, at the defamation contest. Mrs
H. j. Rawls substituted for he,
sister, Miss Jennie Leggett.
Mr.. c.. NJ. Grow of Henderson
: was a visitor in town, and a par
ticipant in the wedding.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
GENERAL INTEREST

The North End Drug Store have
installed some new show cases for
their Christmas stock Of China
and Cut glass wear.
Mrs Sue Draughan, from out
of town, near Mullins, was in
town shopping Wednesday.
Mr.. r. D. Jenkins, superinten-
dent Of schools, left Wednesday
for Raleig h,to be present at the
school assembly converting that
day. Mr.. Jenkins will go from
Raleigh to Durham Friday to be
present when Master Luther Pur-
rlngton contests for the declama-
ton prize.
Miss Ethel Thomas left We'd
nesday for Greensboro to spend
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. j. w. Allsbrook, and dau-
ghter, Miss Brooke Allsbrook,
and Miss Maggie Benson, of Ais
brook, South Carolina, left We'd
nesday morning for her home in
Mr.. Allsbrook's Chalmers, after
spending few days here with re-
latives. Come again brother Ais
brook.
Mr.. John Lewis will move his
wholesale house from his present
location to the store formerly oc-
cupier by the late John Ausbon
He has secured a lease from Mr.
George Bryant and will make the
change as soon as his stock can
be moved.
Miss Gertrude johnson, of Will
mington, was a visitor in town
and a participant in the wedding
Miss Frances Abbitt, of Oxford
was also a member of the wedding
party, as was Miss Catherine Han
cock, Of Rocky Mount.
Mrs. Enoch Simmons, and sis
ter, Miss Emma Ivey, Of Mullen.
Cross Roads, was visitor in tow
Wednesday, shopping.
Mrs. G. S. Norfeet, Of Lewis
ton, was visitor in town, attend
ing the wedding.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

to PALMYRA where they took the
train for an extended bridal trip
They will he at home to their
friends in Raleigh, N. c..
AS Miss l1ilda Hancock, the
bride was one Of Scotland Neck $
most popular girls, and the best
wishes Of her many friends go
with her.
Mr.. Marston has many friends
here, as he was for two years con
nected with the E. T. Whitehead
Company, and best wishes follow
him also.
The out Of town guests for the
wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. w
IS. Hancock and son, Of Roanoke
Rapids; Mrs. G. S. Norfeet and
daughter, Of Lewiston; Mrs. G. c.
Lawrence, of Murfreesboro Mrs
"A. j. MarstOn, and daughters
Misses Emma and Hollie, Of Hen
derson; Miss Gertrude johnson
Of Wilmington; Miss Frances Alb
bitt, Of Oxford; Mrs. K. G.. Cliff
ton, Of Henderson; Miss Alice
Dawson and Miss Grace AIRING
ton, Of Rocky Mount; Mr.. an6
Mrs. Jesse e. Hancock, and Misse:
Catherine Hancock, of Rocky Mt.
Mr.. L. Payne and Mr.. Edeso1
Hicks, Of Raleigh; Messrs. Arthur
Bum, Frank Marston and G.. NJ
Grow Of Henderson.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
RECEPTION TO
PARTY
BRIDAL

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Hancock en-
tertained the bridal party togeth-
er with quite a number of friends
Tuesday night, Immediately after
the rehearsal, in honor Of the Han
cock-Marston wedding.
The guests were met at the front
door by Mrs. Jesse E. Hancock,
of Rocky Mount, and shown to
the cloak room by Miss Frances
White.
They were invited into the west
parlor, and introduced to the re
ceiving line by Mrs. Frank Bur
roughs. Receiving here was the
hostess, the bride and groom elect,
and the entire bridal party.
This room was attractive with
pink flowers and trailing vines,
over curtains, across the mantel,
| C11u l1lt- lIOll
the lights of which fell soft pink
glow.
From here the guests were invi-
ted into the east parlor, where
punch was served by Miss Irene
Whitehead and Mr.. Richard House.
The punch table was very pretty
in pink and white, broad bands
|of pink satin ribbon going across
the table ending in huge bow
fastened with a bunch Of smilax.
/ Receiving in the hall and invit-
ling the guests into the dining groom
were Mr.. and Mrs. 0. j. Moore
Receiving in the dining room
were, Misses-Retta johnson, Kate
iBoyette and Fannie Gray.
The color scheme, pink an6
white, was well carried out here
The table was covered in Batten
burg, while from large bow O
pink satin fastened to the chlnde
| lier broad bands Of ribbon wer'
carried to the four corners, ant
5 caught in loops, from which smi
:, lax gracefully trailed over tn
G lace.
The centerpiece was large vas
y Of pink and white carnations. o.
r the table were bon-bon dishes 0
< pink and white minis and pin
) and white cream and cake wer
e served.
g The bay window was banke
with palms and ferns.
i About 100 guests called durin
e the evening and as they passe
S, out they were given dainty whit
5e boxes filled with wedding oak
IF It was one Of the most beautif,
i wedding receptions given this Sc;
te son.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
HANCOCK-MARSTON
DING.
WE'D

~%-s ~.
The wedding yesterday, We'd
nesday evening Of Miss Hilda MAZE
Hancock and Mr.. Richard Henry
Marston was brilliant event, and
had been looked forward to with
much interest by the many friends
of the popular young couple.
The church was beautifully de
corated, the color scheme Of pink
and white being artistically car
ried out. On white background
stretched in front Of the pulpit
the letters H & NJ were made Of
dainty pink flowers. Around the
white background was a border
of long leaf pine, while trailing
over the white were delicate
| fronds Of fern.
A background Of handsome
ferns on white pedestals, five on
each side, was very effective.
On the rostrum were five small
white pedestals, on each Of which
was silver candelabrum filled
with white candles, and direct
ly in front Of these was a hand
some cut glass basket filled with
pink and white carnations. This
was the work Of Mesdames w. II.
White, E. T. Whitehead and A. c..
Liverman.
Before the entrance Of the bri-
dial party Miss Alice Dawson Of
Rocky Mount sang in a clear sweet
voice, cat Dawning," accompan-
led by Miss Mamie Shields, who
played with her usual skill and
grace.
Promptly at 6 80 to the ever
inspiring strains Of Mendellsohn' s
Wedding March, the ushers,
Messrs. A. D. Morgan and D. Ray
Boyette entered and took their
places next the rostrum.
Then came the bridesmaids and
: groomsmen in the following order
Misses Laura Clark and Gertrude
johnson, Of Wilmington Messrs
: Peyton Holloman and j. E. Con
drey, Jr.; Misses Lucille Legget1
and Hollie Marston, Of Henderson
q Messrs. Bonnie Hancock and j
Shields Alexander; Misses Lila
Hancock and NJ a t tie Josey
Messrs. L. L. Cherry and L. Payne
of Raleigh; Miss Catherine Han
cock and Grace Abbitt; Messrs
Leland Kitchin and E. Hicks 0
Raleigh.
They were followed by the mai'
Of honor, Miss Estelle Hancock
wearing an elegant dress Of whit
satin and Georgette crepe, an
carrying an armful Of pink chry
santhemums.
She was followed by little Ma!
ter Joseph Hancock, Of Roanok
Rapids, carrying the ring in
large white lilly. He was attrs
ctive in black velvet with whit
trimmings.
The bride entered with her br'
Their, Mr.. Scarborough Hancoc]
who gave her away. They wei
met at the rostrum by the groor
with his best man, Mr.. Arthr
Bum, Of Henderson, and Rev. ]
A. Mcfarland, in his usual in
pressive manner, united them
the holy bonds Of matrimony.
During the ceremony Schuber
''Serenade' was softly playe
and the party came out to tt
stirring strains Of Lohengrin.
The bridesmaids wore love
! dresses Of pink satin, with silv
lace, and silver hats, with bla
s velvet crowns and carried arm
full Of white chrysanthemums T
d men wore the regulation event
dress, with white bouteniere.
The bride was vision Of low
ness in her wedding dress Of VIII
bridal satin, trimmed in pear
with court train, and veil Of VIII
maline falling to the end Of /
train. Her veil was fastened IL
cap effect, caught with delic;
sprays Of lilies Of the valley, a
she carried a shower bouquet
brides roses and lilies Of the v
ley.
Tho o.,,oc+c ~ honor op+oy
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-12-01
People Are Judged By
the Clothes they Wear

tina the people and especa less
thanthe dcade blu
it S morec themselves be well clothed, and the
at lae expets attfa-
CLOTHES
and tisnehh do with garments that
FORTH notcarryw dc fit
nycntinnt. therefore
will of woman who de-
srest O clothed, and offer:
Suits in Splendid Assortment
Coats, Modish in Style, Perfect
in Workmanship
Dresses, the latest thing in
Fashion
shoestyish and Priced Right Silks and
sGoodsni Full Lines sandF
Blankets sand Quilts overoat andB
= Men'ss Neck
| BurroughS-Pittlna
n Wheeler Company
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
PIaindealer's Account of
Good Road Meeting.

The Plaindealer Of Tuesday, which
arrived here last night devotes near
ly a page to the Good Roads meet
ing held in Ouray Monday. The very
interesting and comprehensive ac-
,ount of the event includes letter
rom Charles e. Herr, of this city,
Who is member of the state highway
commission, which sets forth the sec
ions prospects and lack of pros
oects to secure sufficient funds to
build the connecting links of the
much desired highways. The object
If the successful meeting was to
aunch a campaign for good roads in
he southwest, the scenic portion Of
'olorado and America. The progress
i've people who participated plan to
make capital OF the attractions Ma
ture has so lavishly bestowed upon
This part of the country, by building
system Of highways so complete and
veil constructed motor tourists can
over the entire section with ease.
The San Juan viii present solid
ront at the Good Roads convention
in Denver also and appear in one body
,efore the state highway commission
o demand that this portion Of Colo
ado be given just consideration when
ne funds are appropriated. At the
meeting delegates we're present from
Durango, Montrose, Colona and Ridg
way our town being represented by
{. p. Bradford. OF his speech, the
PlainleHlct says: "In speaking of
The 81 grandeur encompassed with
n the "Trip from Ouray 20 Durango,
over the proposed road, /. J. Bradford,
representing Durango and the Du-
range Motor club, the latter of which
he is secretary, waXed warm in his
description and compared our noun
sain wonderland with anything ef
which Switzerland so proudly boasts
and has so successfully capitalized.
Mr.. Bradford's remarks were timely
interesting and were listened to with
marked attention by everyone pres
ant. He dwelt on the advisability of
constructing the road between Mout-
rose and Durango and spoke glowing
" on our unsurpassed scenery as
one of the San Juan's great end en-
during assets. He touched briefly on
federal aid and what may be accom-
plished along these lines. He closed
mis- remarks by pledging the unswerv-
ing support Of the Durango EX-
change, one of the most powerful in
the state and the motor club of which
he is secretary. His speech was one
of the many good ones made during
the evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

Study these two policies. President
Wilson says if Americans are killed
in Mexico it is at their own risk as
they have been warned not to go there
or remain in that country. This be
ing the case the u. S. will not go to
unnecessary trouble to punish the
guilty Now note the difference.
Americans have been warned time
and again that it is dangerous trav-
cling on vessels belonging to the war
ring nations of Europe. Failing TO
heed the warning our people lose their
lives on summarized ships. Then tine
president goes all to pieces and de-
mands redress at once or intimates a
severance Of diplomatic relations. The
warning nations have ten times the
excuse for blowing up enemy ships
that the MeXicans have for killing in
nocent Americans. But in the latter
case 1t is all right while it is all
wrong in the case of Germany and
Austria. No wonder America is the
laughing stock of European nations.
Even the smaller ones scof at our
way of doing things.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Find Babe Dead in its Cradle.

When Mr.. and Mrs. Harry OBrien
of Lightner creek reused about 6
O'clock this morning, they found their
little five-months-old son, Harry
James, dead in its cradle. Evidently
life had been extinct only a short
perfectly healthy since his birth and
when he was laid to rest last evening
ms condltlons was quite as good as
indication of Illness. Heart failure is
supposed to have been the cause of
his death. The child was born on
August 49, Arrangements have been
made to hold the funeral from the
family home tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Smelter Band and
Orchestra Concert.

Those excellent entertainers, the
Smelter band and orchestra have the
finest treat of the season in store for
the Durango public, when they give
concert at Red Men hall Wednes-
day evening, january 26. Mr.. Cundy,
the baritone favorite will be featur-
ed. The Instrumentation Of the 12-
piece orchestra which viii render fine
selections and oyertures includes the
piano, bass violin, trombone, tenor
saxophone, clarinet, two cornets, three
violins and drums. The admission
price is to be only 25 cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

TuIly Scott appears to be about the
only man the old-line Democrats can
think of for governor. Tully has a
$1,000 job and is not liable to quit
it for-the uncertainties of life. We
remember that j. c.. Helm did this
once upon time and he wos out both
the judgship and the governorship.
We all know the story of the bird in
the hand being worth two in the bush.
This is undoubtedly going to be Mr..
SCOTS conclusion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Reception for Rev. and ME. Conrtice

A profusion of yellow and white
flowers added beauty to the attract
i've interior of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lanes spacious new home last night,
when the members of the Presbyter-
ian church gave reception in honor
Of Rev. Mr.. Courtiee, the new pastor
of the Presbyterian church. and his
estimable wife. Every denomination
in Durango was represented in the
large company that thronged the
home to meet the honor guests and
extend them cordial welcome. Form
ality was tabooed and everyone pres
ent had a part in the success of the
event. An orchestra dispensed ex-
eellent music thru the hours. In the
dining room dainty refreshments that
conformed to the general color scheme
were served.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

Its all right for Mexieans to kill
Americans and destroy property but
all wrong for Germany or Austria
To do so thru summarizing. Probably
if the kaiser took the Americans from
the vessels and lined them up to be
shot it would be all right and the pun
ishment left TO the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

Looks like the Bull Moosers were
doing everything to pave the way to
get back into the Republican ranks.
All that is necessary is for the Re-
publicans TO name ony one OF half IA
dozen suitable men for president and
all the Moosers from the Colonel
down will be shouting for him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

When the state produces dollars
worth of gold it keeps on producing
for all time-we mean the dollar.
1t is not consumed like a sack of
spuds or other eatables. 1t is on
hand the next and following years to
take its place as a circulating medium.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

There is a feeling of relief since
the school election. Those who op-
posed the school bond issue do not
feel half so bad since the PROPOSE
ton carried. In fact, many are real
ly glad. They know there will be
something doing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
To Take Position at SmeIter.

Denver last night and today the form
er again entered upon the duties Of
the position he filled several years
ago, stenographer at the smelter.
The family have apartments at Mrs.
n. E. Pendleton's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Death of John Moigg.

John Moigg, farmer and miner
of the Hesperus section, died at
Mercy hospital this afternoon. Cen
eral peritonitis was the immediate
cause of death. The disease had made
such progress, practically no hope
was held out for his recovery after
he reached the hospital. The body
is at the Goodman Undertaking par
Iors AS yet no funeral arrangements
have been made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
To Attend Stocl, Show.

o. f. Boyle and George Melville
departed for Denver this morning to
attend the stock show For years
Mr. Boyle was a member of the state
stock inspection board. Mr.. Melville
has been attending stock shows for
the past Is years. and makes it a
point to extend his travels to Chicago
Tor the international event about
once every three years. . He was one
of the organizers of the Colorado
association.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Standardization Day.

February 25 has been designated by
the state superintendent of public in
struction as Standardization Day in
the rural schools AS no fund is pro-
vided for a committee to travel over
more than 900 miles in our county in
order to compile data for the rating,
Miss Salabar has arranged to have
every teacher submit this and the
estimate of rating on her own school
not later than the day designated for
Standardization Miss Salabar plans
to study this data and make the rat
ing when she visits the different in
stitutions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

The Demo cratic leaders are remind
ed that in case OF a shortage of can
didates there is Jim Pearce and
Mouthing Rhoady Kennehan might be
prevailed upon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

member of the interstate commerce
commission by President Roosevelt in
1905. He was recognized by busi-
ness men us one of the strongest mem
bers of that body. The recognition of
mis- ability by Republican president
and his retention as a member of the
commission by Republican administra-
tions was what led to his recognition
by President Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

We are not among those who be-
lieve the Germans are getting ready
for a drive into Egypt and Africa.
Getting SO far away from a base OF
supplies is not at all likely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
Call it Off.

1t is reported the school bond cleo
ton will be contested. Wrong. It
will cast cloud on the legality of
the bonds, and win end in failure
beyond all doubt. The people have
little use for contests and we doubt
if 10 per cent Of those who voted
against the bonds favor a contest.
Call it off, gentlemen. Do not clog
the wheels of progress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

Mining is going to be revived on a
large scale in this southwest section
during 1916. The price of the var
ious metals will undoubtedly increase
instead Of diminish. Again, the inn
proved methods of treatment will en-
able manv properties to be worked
that would not pay under old methods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17
money bootlegging. but instead they
are always in trouble.

Austria out-witted the U. S. in the
Persia conflab. The Washington adj
ministration gave it out that it would
rest its case on information from
Austria. The Franz Josef government
quickly announced it knew nothing
about the explosion. Thus the Incl
dent is closed. Great is Washington
diplomacy these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-17

it was told 10 him by man so years
old, who heard his grandfather tell
it. Here is the aged joke: Two canal
boatmen attended a performance at
the old Wilhelm opera house in Ports
mouth. A girl was dancing and one
boatman bet the other boatman that
the girl used to be-a cook on his canal
boat. The bet was made and the boat
man yelled Low bridget The girl
unconsciously dacSed her head 'You
win, said the other boatman.
Senator Newlands of Nevada. DeTfh--
ocrat, attacked the party's record in
the senate Tuesday, delivering a long
prepared speech in which he CRITICS.
ed the tariff and banking reforms,
chief legislative achievements of the
Wilson administration. He declared
that because there had been indus
| trial and commercial depression
coterminus with Democratic control
of legislation, the party wonid be IN
danger of defeat at the next presi-
Dental election unless the European
war continued and made the presi-
dents 'sagacious and firm" handing
Of foreign affairs the overshadowing
issue.
John D. Rockefeller heartily com
mends Billy Sundays work at Tren-
ton, N. j., and George J. Gould has
invited the evangelist to speak at
Georgian court. You are doing a
= treat thing. | regard it in the high
est degree" said the oil king, as he
;lapped Sunday warmly between the
Z houder blades. Keep up the light.
We need just such Christian force
l at work in the country