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AND COTrEEERcTAL
BANK
A Conservative, Safe, ana found Fl
na1cial LE1stsii Sslll:::cn

There IS no Asset more valuable to a
community tLan sold financial institu-
lions conducted along liberal yet COZ
servative lines, an. without tnom any
town or city must Of necessity be hope
less'y handicapped in t5le st -c2ou5 race
for commercial supremacy that is now
being contested by nearly every Amcri
can community.
It is a fair assertion t.at the CONNER
eel Importance OF any community is
Judged principally by the character O.
its banking houses. Tested by this
standard Scotland Neck stands tae peer
Of any town its size IN the country, and
q potent reason Cor the enviab!c bust
ness fame of this city is to be found
in the record Of the Planters & Com
mercial Bank This institution was or
gained ii 1907 With a capital stock Of
SIS, 100000 It's founders We're the lead
ers III the bus, es3 lie Of tie town, ard
men Of wide experience and the strict
est integrity and that it has from tie
first enjoyed the complete confidence Of
tac public is attcsteI by the ra.~ i,:ncss
and stcaliness OF It's growth.
The Planters and Commercial Bank
has constantly extended its influence
ard financial aid to all classes of ou:.
people, from the builder OF the humb-
lest homes to the largest and wealthie:t
undertakings, and the loans Of nearly
$20o,000.0O during the few years of its
fits to all classes derived by the com
munity. With capital stock OF So,
100000, undivided profits Of almost sew
en- thousand dollars, and a deposit ac
count of more than 100000 dollars
we have in the Planters and Commerce
ial Bank Of Scotland Neck bulwark
of financial and commercial strength to
be proud of. Such record can tell one
story-the story Of wise and skillful
management, prompt and courteous SER
vice, sound banking policy and pub
lie confidence
Another feature Of great benefit to
| the public in all conditions of life, is
their Department of Savings, paying
per cent interest compounded quarter
ly-a method permitting the small wage
Garner, man or woman, as well as the
large investor, to save money, and to in
crease their savings.
The home of the Bank is located at
the corner Of Main and 18th, streets
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ty, and has ever had at heart the best
interests of the town and county. He
is a man of broad and sympathetic
ideas, full Of the progressive spirit of
the age. Always ready to take the mi
tiative in any movement for the bet
terment or improvement of the COM
munitv, he can ever be found in the
front rank of any movement looking
towards progress and prosperity. AS
ISOLATED with him in the business are
Messrs NJ. and S. Hoffman who are
sons of the late Mr. Max Hoffman, the
founder of the business, both Of whom
are wide-awake, progressive business
men, public spirited and always ready
and willing to lend a helping hand to
anything for the benefit Of the COM
munity.
Perhaps no concern, or set Of men,
has been more instrumental in procur
ing and promoting the progress and
present prosperity of Scotland Neck
and Halifax county, than has the firm
Of Hoffman and Brother, and it's indlv-
lal members.
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F.. j. MADRY.- AND LAR
GEST WHOLESALE GROCER III
THIS SECTION

In the list Of commercial instt.tt:l
lions which a~e the greatest factors i'll
community building, the wholesale AID
distributing houses must be given &
place Of first rank.
It cannot be disputed that the com
mercial progress and prosperity OF :,
place depend largely upon the sue :eSs
Of the business institutions which
bring in trade from other localities
and in this respect Scotland Neck is
particularly fortunate. in the possession
of the well known and popular whole
sale esta blishment of Mr.. R. J. Madry
with main Office and warehouse located
ON the A. C. L. railroad, in close prox-
unity with the passenger and freight
depot.
This business was organized about
twenty years ago, and during this time
has built up a large and desirable trade
Of satisfied customers in Halifax, Der
, tie, Martin and Edgccombe and ada
cent counties.
Careful management, progressive yet
conservative methods, and the fairest
dealings, have enabled this enterprise
to take its present place as one Of tn.
leading end largest wholesale grocer,
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r. G. JOSEY & COMPANY GENE1
AL MERCHANTS
An Old And Well Estta bhshed Business

Among the many business houses Of
Scotland Neck none has q higher repu-
tation for enterprise and relia bility
than the firm Of r. c. Josey & Com
pany. This store is one Of the Oldest
esta blishments in the county and one
of the largest of its kind in this see
ton. The business was established
more than thirty-three years ago under
the firm name Of Edmondson & Josey
The present store building comprises
two floors Of 40 100 feet each, or
5000 square feet OF floor space. In adj
dition to this two warehouses are used
for storage Of heavier goods. A large
stock of general merchandise including
furniture, ladies and gentlemen s fur
1ishings etc, is carried and besides this
the firm arc extensive buyers Of cot
ton and peanuts. The carefully Sc
lccted and thoroughly sanitary stock
is well displayed, and while only high
grade goods are carried the company
prldes itself Oh the fact that it's prices
are extremely moderate. Those who
want quality, service and fair dealing
are sure to meet with them at this store
which IS bound to it's patrons by a
bond OF human Interest,"; the patrons
know that the proprietors have their
interest at heart as we'll. as their own
and this has produced feeling of
confidence in all who have business
dealings with this concern
Il. g. Josey, the manager of this bu-
slness, is an extensive planter and a
large owner Of and dealer in real es-
tate. He is chief owner of the Josey
Hardware Company, the pioneer hard
ware dealers Of Scotland Neck, and has
other commercial and financial interests
IN the locality. He is a man of broad
and progressive tendencies and always
has the welfare Of the community at
heart. Mr.. Josey plays an important
part IN the affairs Of the town and
county and is always actively inter
ested in anything looking to the better
ment or Improvement of his fellowmen
r. c. Josey, Jr:, ably assists his ia
Their in the management of the bust
ness. He is also a director in the Plant
ers and Commercial Bank of Scotland
Neck and is looked upon as a young
man Of much business ability and grea,
promise. Like his father he is always
actively interested in the progress and
prosperity Of the community.
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completely equipped with modern bank
ing fixtures. Absolutely safety Of funds
and securities are provided for by tie
installation OF Diebold cannon bal
manganese steel safe, protected by
frepToCf vault Of the latest const-ue
ton, and supplied with a double time
ard automatic combination lock, that
viii battle the efforts Of the most skilled
burglars
The Planters and Commercial Bank
90 q general banking business, the az
counts O., firms, Individuals, and 60
Iorations being handled on the most adj
vantaccous basis, the management Of
tic bank Offering every accommodation
consist eIt with sound financial prnci
PIES. Collections are promptly made u
ell parts Of the country, approved corn
niereial paper is discounted, mortgage
loans effected, and government and
other bonds bought and sold at the low
est possible commission rates
iiiNiiy tHlo CisS DtiSUHHtl ~ l.
management Of this Bank will indicate
pretty clearly the sources Of their ST.,
cess. don. Claud Kitchin, the PR j.
dent is Nationally known as one 81
North Ga, Dina 3 most prorliHgat
Statesman, being Congressman fro"
this the Second Congressional District
and the able Leader Of the House ot
Representatives. ct Washington. Mr.
.. j. Moore the Cashier has by giving
the Bank his close personal suparris
io.l at all times, become to be recogui.
ed as an authority on the details -
banking methods. He is courtr,a-
fnancier who hes inaugurated an o.
ccllent system Of books in the aGt..s
OF the bank, an able business man. -: a
business man, and one Of our most s.31@
one Of our most substantial citizcn-.
Ir. L. L. Cherry is the Assistant
Cashier. Including the two first named
officers the directors are as follow:
Hon. S. A. Dunn. real estate operator
lands i'll this section; Hon. Stu&ft
Smith, practicing Attorney for the p@aT
ten years; Mr.. J. f. Bowers, who ias
faithfully served the people Of llaIil2F
county for the past ten years as the g.
fcient County Treasurer, and the ownf.
of much fine property in Scotland Neck
and this section. and r q JoSpy ~
who is a member Of the firm of X. -
Josey & Company, one of the oldest AMI
largest mercantile establishments III
the county are among the Board OF IN
rectors, which for business leadership
financial solidity, and the strictest N
tegrity is not to be surpassed by any
financial institutions in Scotland Nesc'
Halifax county or anywhere.
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Indianapolis; Edward E. Strauss. CHI
cage; the Howard Foster Shoes; Bos-
tonian Shoes; Cluett Shirts; Wilson
Shirts; etc. A handsome and attract
i've soda fountain is also maintained
in connection with this business, and
this has attained a great measure of
popular favor, as well as the furnish
ings business, which has been on a
steady growth since it's inception.
This business was established in 1911
under the firm name of Allsbrook G.
Boyette, and continued under that man
agement until October 1916, when D.
Ray Boyette became the sole proprie-
tor. Mr.. Boyette is hustler, trade
getter, and man of the highest bust
ness ability. He married a daughter
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-13

OF Mr.. G.. Hoffman, one Of the n,os+ :,
ented and popular young ladies of s,,.
land Neck. The high standard %
cellence established by the store j. !,
ing fully maintained by the present
proprietor, and that a store of q.
quality is appreciated in the comma.
ty is proven by the fact that ifs IL.
OF customers is constantly on tba !,
crease. Besides being business W.,
of acknowledged ability, Mr.. Bovot,,
has well deserved personal popn,sr
lty, gained by his unfailing courtes,
and fair dealing; and his disposition n
always help in anything tending n.
wards the progress and prosperity Of
the community,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-13
M. HOFFMAN B. BROTHER-DEAL
ERS In GENERAL MERCIIAN
Disc

ERs IN GENERAL MERIDIAN
Disc
Cotton and Peanut Buyers
The above named concern has been
and is today one Of the most prominent
factors in the building up and main
tanning of Scotland Neck 8 business
progress and prosperity. No class Of
commercial enterprise is better calcula-
ted to assist in this respect than one
which affords a market for the products
Of a community, and in their capacity
as buyers Of cotton and peanuts on an
extensive scale, Hoffman and Brother
are leaders in this particular line of ac-
tivity. This is probably the largest
mercantile establishment in Halifax
county and occupies a wo-story build
ing Of so by l25 feet floor space to each
floor. A twenty-five thousand dollar
stock is carried and the business done
aggregates about two hundred thou
sand dollars annually.
In addition to the large store build
ing, the hrm operates two commodious
warehouses;, one of which is directly on
the railroad. These, as we'll as the store
building are owned by the firm. A full
and complete line Of all kinds Of cen
eral merchandise is carried, which Is
we'll selected and we'll displayed, and
ten employees look after the wants and
interests Of the company's numerous
patrons.
This is not only the largest but the
oldest mercantile firm in the county,
having been established in business for
forty-one years. Their long experience
in the business, and familiarity with
the wants and requirements of the peo-
pie Of Halifax county, enables Hoffman
and Brother to successfully cater to
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-13
D. RAY BOYETTE-SUCCE TO
ALLsSBROOK & BOYETTE
Mems and Boys Outftters

Mems and Boys Outftters
It is undeniably true that the en-
Germ which specializes in one class Of
business is better qualified to han";c
that particular kind of goods tAan the
concern which numbers among its com
modities other classes Of material. The
elusive furnishings establishment in
Scotland Neck. The highest grades
Of goods are carried, such nationally
advertised and generally known manu-
facturers being represented as Marks
Arnheim, New York; Kahn Mfg, Co.,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-13

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs,
and Jewelry. Pioneer Concern
It is universally acknowledged that
one of the essential business features
in all communities, and one so vitality
influencing the health and consequent
~ the happiness of its people, is the re-
liable drug store.
This important line Of business is
strongly emphasized in the above es-
of a century E. T. Whitehead Company
has held the esteem and patronage Of
the people of Scotland Neck and this
entire section of the country, which is
due to the personal integrity and char
acter of it's fomder-E. T. Whitehead.
deceased.
For many years the sick and ailing
have bought their medicines and
brought their prescriptions there, while
the we'll have found the other necessi
ties and Injuries there necessary to
the refnements Of our higher civilized
; life
The E. T. Whitehead Company locat-
cd on the highest principles Of sanitary
, and modern methods Of to-day-ant
in it can be found large stock Of pure
drugs, ard the freshest Of medicines, Il
complete line Of drug sundries, toilet
! articles, standard compounds from
world renowned laboratories, sick room
supplies and surgeons materials; in ed
j dition a fine assortment OF diamonds
jewelry, cut glass, and silverware, IL
/ another department IS carried.
! E. 7. Whitehead Company have two
distinct lines OF business under one
haading-one OF which is the drug store
end, the other jcwelry end, both depart
ments being in charge of experienced
and competent hands.
3. T. Whitehead Company are local
aoents fer the celebrated RexaH line
of Remedies, and this fact alone IS
strong factor in it's favor, for It IS unit
versally acknowledged, that in almost
every community that the Rexall store
is the leading drug store. The Rexan
line needs no introduction for with
more than eight thousand agencies
Throughout the county, their merit has
long been recognized. The prescription
derartment is under the personal SUI
pervision of Mr.. Aubrey Mcdaniel,
who is a registered pharmacist, and the
active manager Of the business, and
that department has long ago won the
confidence OF physicians and the pub
lie generally for it's reliability, accur-
acv and pro1nptness. Huyler S and Nor
ris Exquisite candies are specialties OF
the house, and complete line of ko-
daks and Kodak supplies are carried.
Mr.. E. I. Whitehead the proprietor,
now deceased was one Of our most trust
worthy and substantial citizens. Mr..
Frank P. Shields one Of Halifax coun-
tvs most prominent and substantial
planters and business men is the Execu-
tor Of the Estate.
Mr.. 3. w. Martin is in charge of the
jewelry department and he is no novice
in the business, he having had years
of experience in this most difficult pro-
fession.
Mr.. Aubrey Mcdaniel the manager
Of the business is a young man who
deserves a great deal Of credit for SO
, ably managing such large business
! He was raised at Enfield in this coun
3 ty, and is an Ip-to-date, live wire with
| progressive and modern ideas in the
conduct Of business affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
NEW CHAPTER FORMED.
Order Of Eastern Star Organizes
One With " Members.

Miriam Chapter. No. %. Order Of the
Eastern Star, was constituted and con-
secrated last night in this city with a
membership of seventy-seven and the
following officers: Worthy matron. An
ME M. Bohrer: worthy patron. Thomas
J. Gates: associate matron. Daisy M.
Simms: secretary. William H: Lewis;
treasurer, Abbie NJ. Gates: conductress.
Anna G. Hutterly; associate con-
Sarah E. Alley: chaplain. Grace Shaw
han; organist, c. Naomi Cooper; Adah,
Kate r. Hickman: Ruth. Gertrude D.
Fowler: Esther. Corinne f.. Hutterly:
Martha, Florence NJ. Ridgely: Electa.
Lewis; sentinel, Edward Gruver.
The ceremony of conservation was
performed by acting Grand Patron
Joseph H. Milan and the officers of the
Grand Chapter. The worthy grand pa
tron, James D. RoWen, was unable to be
present on account of illness.
A number of visitors were present
from other jurisdictions. including the
worthy grand matron, Mrs. Fannie B.
Bucher, and Worthy Grand Patron NJ.
E. Church Of Virginia: Mrs. Blanch Tor
reyson. grand conductress: Mr.. E. A.
Drum. grand sentinel. and A. II. Flour
It was a brilliant affair in the annals
of the Grand Chapter of the Order Of
the Eastern Star of the District Of Co
lumbia, and the personnel of the new
chapter is regarded as assuring success.
The choir from Esther Chapter, No. 5,
furnished the music for the occasion
Worthy Grand Matron Bertha G. Hud-
son obligated and installed the officers
Of the new chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
MEXICO CITY NEWSPAPER
RAVES AGAINST AMERICA
La Defensa, Germanophile Organ,
Combats idea Of Nation Joining
the Allies.

MENICO CITY. June 16.-La Defensa,
a 'Germanophile newspaper, devoted al
most its entire issue today to combat
ting violently the idea Of possibility
that Mexico will join the entente allies.
In big headlines it said that every
American Atlantic seaport would be
bombarded by a gigantic German feet
1t declared that Mexicans were being
pressed into the United States Army
Notwithstanding denials by American
Ambassador Fletcher, and that the sit
uation of the allies especially the Unit
ed States. is desperate.
La Defensa declared that MeXicans
have been killed in Texas and that the
United States had prevented the coming
of Mexican money at the Philadelphia
mint, and that it was impossible for
Mexico to side with the allies.
The newspaper said that the warships
of the allies were impotent because OF
lack of fuel and that munitions fac
tories were suffering from a similar
scarcity.
Well informed citizens here declare
that the exaggerated efforts of the Ger
manophile newspapers La Defensa and
Bulletin de la Guerra, against the pos
sibility of Mexico joining the allies in
dictate the growing sentiment that Mex
leo may decide that it is advisable to
abandon her neutrality for the cause of
| the allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
SOUTH CHINA TROOPS
MARCH ON WU-CHANG
Cablegram Announces Plans for Ex-
tensive Military Operations
Against the Government.
By the Associated Press,

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June ia cablegram
foreshadowing extensive military
operations by six of the Chinese south
ern provinces against the government
was received here today by the Chinese
Nationalist League Of New York from
its headquarters in Canton.
The league claims to represent politi-
cally the six provinces and to favor
'China's entry into the war on the en-
tente side under liberal republican
government. Southern troops already
are marching on Wu-Chang, according
to the message. which reads
The six Chinese provinces of kwang-
Iung. kWang-Si, Kwei-Chow Nan,
Nan and Sze-Chuen have co-ordi-
mated their plans for active resistance
to the rebellion In Peking and it's now
certain that unless that rebellion is
brought under control extensive mill
tary operations will ensue.
Armies organized in all these prov
inces have sent emissaries to Canton.
who have settled on Gen. Lu Yung-
ting. the successful leader of last years
Iun-Nan rebellion. which deposed
President Yuan Shih-Kai as their lead
er against the armies of the north
Southern troops are already march
ing toward Wu-Chang. At amass meet
| ing of the citizens Of Canton imme.
diate mobilization and an increase of
taxes for military funds We're decided
| upon and will shortly be passed by the
| provincial assembly and promulgated
! by the governor, Gen. Chan Ping
kwan.
/! The southern leaders now gathered
! in Canton represent all factions in
liberal China and assert they have
united solely to preserve constitutional
government under the republic. They
have issued an appeal to the allied gov
ernments and to America not to lend
money or support the northern rebels
and to refrain from Intervention in
China's struggle against 'reactionary
| Prussianism.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
DETECTIVE HUGHLETT HURT.
Run Over by Taxicab and Leg Is
Broken in Two Places.

Detective Fleet s. Hughlett was run
s over ~ 2 taxicab near eth and e streets
t -, nlsn, and his right leg was broken
IN Two places. Leo P. Conner, twenty
one years old. 745 I'd street, who was
9peratns the taxicab, was arrested by
Deieetlve Sweeney and charged with
dered to do So
II Is alleged that tho taxicab struck
ana damaged an automobile belonging
70 lawrence E. Wehrheim. sos 9Th
street. and that Conner was leaving
.ne scene or the accident when the de-
tective called to him to stop.
Inc cnauFeur denied that he knew the
oetec.iVe was an officer and he also
denied that the 'taxicab had damaged
NJ. ehrneim's car. Hughlett made an
enort 70 jump upon the running board.
Dut missed his footing and fell.
It Is believed that one Of the wheels
OF tne vehicle passed over his leg and
innlcted the serious injury. The In
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,, Va, June 16.-The
closing exercises of the Alexandria
High School will take place at o'clock
Monday night in the auditorium of that
school. class estimated at twenty
FIVE will receive diplomas.
Representative Charles c. Carlin will
address the students. Capt. w. II.
Sweeney. superintendent of schools, will
deliver an address and award the Ger
tifcates of graduation Rev. Edgar
Carpenter, rector of Grace P. E. Church.
Will deliver the invocation.
The salutatorian will be Miss Jennie
Rosenberg. and Waller Barrett will be
the valedictorian. Edgar Dare of the
second year class will be awarded the
gold medal for general scholarship
given by DR.. Silver of Washington.
At o'clock Monday morning cards
of promotion and distinction will be
! awarded in the schools for white pu-
pills. At the high school. Capt. Conrad
Johnson. the principal will make the
awards In the other schools they will
be awarded by Supt. Sweeney and Gilbert
]. Cox, clerk of the school board. Spe-
cial exercises will be held in some of
the schools in connection with the
closing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
HANGS NEGRO TO TREE.
Oklahoma Mob Metes Speedy Justice
to Woman's Assailant

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. June 1s.-
Henry Comfy. negro. was lynched by a
mob of 1000 men and women near
Holdenville. Okla. late today. after, 1t
is said. he had been identified by Mrs.
Jesse L. Burford. wife of a well-to do
farmer. as the man who had assaulted
her one week ago today. Comfy was
hanged to tree.
Comfy was taken to Holdenville early
this afternoon from the vicinity of Ran
dolph. where he was captured by
posse from Holdenville
The negro was hurried across country
to the Burford home. near where he was
charged with attacking Mrs Burford
while she was alone in a cornfield. En-
route the mob was augmented by sew
eral hundred men. women and children.
residents of Seminole and Hughes
counties.
Mrs. Burford is declared to have said
there could be no possible mistake in
her Identification of Comfy. who then
was taken to a tree, a rope fastened
around his neck and the other end given
into the hands of as many men as could
get a hold. He then was swung into
the air. The mob later dispersed, leav-
ing the body suspended.