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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
MIR. MINSdEW KILLS SELF

After sending letter, and enclosing
a watch In same. to Mr.. Jim Apnle-
white, stating that by the time the let
ter was received he would be a dead
man, Mr. Charles Minshew, of Tillery.
blew off the, top of his head with shot
gun, wednesday, and the remains were
brought in on the afternounz train and
buried in the Baptist cemetery. Rev
II. A. Mcfarland performing the burial
rites -
No cause could be ascribed for the
act OF self destruction except that the
oead man had been living a very I'M
fortunate life during the past two year.
ana ne was not agreeably recognized bv
the white people of the commun;+y
Also 1T is possible that former Occur
ences during the recent years had
preyed upon his mind, that, in despera-
t1on' ne committed the deed.
Fortunately the deceased left No
iamlly, as he had never married. and
'he only close relative is brother.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
MIR. COATES RECEIVES RANK or
FIRST LIEUTENANT

MIR. W. A. Coates, who has charge of
the installation of the waterworks svs-
tenn left for Norfolk earlier in the wool
TO take an examination in the enoi-
neer s department Of the army. and ro-
turned last night, having passed the
examination with grade of 90 per ct
full f1edged member of the engineer,s
corps, senior grade, and the rank of
first lieutenant.
Mr.. Coates was asked how soon he
could be ready to join his corps and
replied that it would take ten DAYS to
complete his business arrangements.
When asked how soon he was liable
to be called, Colonel J. P. Jervev. the
commanding officer stated that he ex.
pected it would be within two weeks
The colonel also stated that it was his
opinion large army, Of perhaps a mil
hon men would be called to the co1ors
within short time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

able, dainty collars have hv ~ 49,.
peen discarded; on the contrary. th;. =
an accessory made very much Of. Some
OF the new shapes fall in rather lono
points over the shoulders. Others ara
pointed in front and square at the hack
and the familiar sailor collar is ever
present. Fine wolfe, marauisette and
handkerchief linen in white and color.
are used for the new collars. Some arc
hemstitched by hand, others by ma
chine, and on almost everyone there =
some touch of hand embroidery. Don
oie collars are usually made with the
upper one OF some color and a whita
one little larger, under it.
Inc nigh stock collar is beino worn
oy smart women as much for snorts 81.
lof use with tailored costumes. Usna,lv
II IS made of pongee Or some heavy sill
:" i'n ehos that cross in front Of striped
Or figured silk.
ror sports wear white silk blouse
with one of these collars and Sit.
the figured striped silk in
'ne coiiar, make very attractive cos
June. This idea is also carried ont IN
inehs and a new figured cotton ma.
'eriais which are SO smart for sports
skirts. Instead of the high stock col.
ai, some opennecked blouses are worn
with graceful fourth hand ties made &c
he skirt material
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
NEW ENGINEER ARRIVED

Mr.. Carl Osborne of Lawndale, N. G.
arrived Tuesday night to take the
place Of Mr.. Earl Walters, recently re-
signed, and is on the job at the pump
ing station where considerable progress
IS being made since dry weather has set
in.
Mr.. Osborne is very sociable young
man and is very well pleased with his
surroundings. He will not only like be-
ing In this community but the people
OF this community will make it pleas
ant for Mr.. Osborne.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
NEW FEATURE P1cTUREa AZ r1,r
PALACE


a Contract has just been STONED !,
Enc management of the Palace +baa+.,
- .ne leine-Edison- selig -Essana,y
supef-1eatures which will start ner,
week. neA'
among the features, the well known
-. "aithall, who played the little
colonel in "Birth of a Nation ), 81,
sssaf N Sting Of Victory, Miss Viola
pana' New York s daintiest star, will
appear in "cossacks WHIP
eanesday next, and every Wednes-
aav thereafter Mr. Henry Watson If
the sziegfeld FolliesO will be che
u series of side-splitting one reel
eoneaies' known as the "Musty suf-
fer Comedies
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

interesting and is shown IN tbo -
panying sketch. In this modal ~ - 80,
IS finished with cross stitch emhro;z
cry design, one of the newest forn.s !,
embroidery, or rather, one of the o1aaa,
forms OF embroidery recently rav;..a
me eross-stitch of generations h.el
mas returned, now that embro;aes. -
every description enjoys SO strong :
sosue. 1t IS fascinating work for tbosa
VINO like needlework. and 80 .;..,e
20 Go that many spring and ,ummar
rocks will be adorned with it. vortaa
OUT IN the attractive colors n..a -
embroideries. ior
Inc peplum blouse illustrated 10 ~.
I, no 'hat IS worn with the new Loose.
hanging skirts, an example of which !,
SHOWN In the sketch. This sl,;r+
'"'neu TO skeleton lining, the ininy
- called, hanging from the shoulders
ano cut on straight, loosely fitted lines
Inc l1nlng is made of soft or tb;n> ~
terlal such as net, China silk o. 6no
avn Inc object of this type Of skirt
IS TO preserve the straightl;na s;1ho,,
ette. 1t makes an excellent foundation
Tor the .peplum, Or outside blo,sos :,
they are called. 90
Inc blouse that buttons stra;ob+
down the back is making it's ,1..,
surely but slowly into the fasb;on
able world. Crocheted and decor.+iv,
fancy buttons make these backelos;nas
rather attractive. Some novelty h,,t
TONS are made of colored beads buncb
cd together in ball shape. These ara
generally used on waists that hutton -
front. '''i III
strings Of colored beads to 90 r,;+r
waists are being much worn. The hooaa
either match the waist in color a.
OF a contrasting though harmonious
shade; Tor instance, old rose with ~
makes charming combination !,
New Fancy Collars
"hlie collarless styles are fashion,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
JUDGE ALLEN CHANGES VERDICT

One of the most tonchino soo
u"s oeen enacted in the Halifax conrt
t'ouse curing recent years was an oc-
.u,rence Tuesday when Judge w. O.
amen sentenced Joseph Stephenson .
poy u Twelve years Of age, to the
:. a.ning school, as punishment for the
s.aoolng OF another boy, Parker. at
Hopgood. The boy was found on;1+n
q. last term of court, sentence ha;nc
suspended until this term, and the bow
lelt IN the custody of the mother
ine boy is the son of Mr.. r s+e-
phenson, OF Hobgood, and. what makos
ene case worse was the fact that Mrs.
stephenson, the mother, who was Miss
: annie Mlzell before marriage, had OBJ
famed a separation from her husbona
on the grounds Of drunkenness and
non-support
4'heh the boy was called to the bar
ana Judge Allen had reviewed the caso
ne stated that neither mother or fatb-
q were Ut to take care of the boy and
ne sent him to the training school for
sa1e keeping. The boy raised such an
uproar in the courtroom that he was
oe1ng led away when he ran to the
judge and throwing his arms around
MIN, cried, don It let them take mo
away from my mother.''
everyone was visibly affected, the
judge more than anyone else, and one
could see the effort he made to control
himself when finally, calling the mother
70 the bar he lectured her upon the
evils OF using nacotics, which she ad-
m1tted having done, but agreed to allow
ner to have the boy SO long as ST., main
5alned good habits.
The father Judge Allen was not so
enlent with as he was directed to re-
bort to the court again during this term
md, if the judge is Of the same mind
le will be severely dealt with when
le again faces Judge Allen.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
MISS BESSIE WRIGHT DIES TN
HOSPITAL

News came Wednesday evening from
Richmond, Va, that Miss Bessie Wright
who has been in the hospital in that
city for some weeks has succumbed
TO her malady, after having undergone
TWO operations, and from time to time
reported as getting along nicely.
The deceased had been in poor health
Tor the past ten years and the operation
recommended seemed the onlv relief
ana would have relieved her but for
other complications setting in which
necessitated a further operation. From
this she was unable to recover her
strength.
She was faithful member of the
Baptist Church Of Scotland Neck. and
her pastor, Rev. r. A. Mcfarland. was
awaiting the remains when the train
stopped at the cemetery yesterday af
ternoon and the burial took place. The
remains were accompanied back from
Richmond by her brother, Mr.. Arthur
Wright, who went to her bedside when
1T was learned she was in a precarious
condition.
In the hospital the deceased lady
was said to be the sweetest patient,
never complaint coming from her dur
ing her greatest trials, and the nurses
at the hospital were greatly affected at
the death Of so fine a character.
Those surviving are the mother and
rather, Mr.. and Mrs. julius S. Wright.
three brothers, Arthur, Richard, who
l1ve here, and Leon Wright, whose
nome IS at Enfield. -Four sisters, Miss
es Irene, Mildred and Ruby, of this
town, and Mrs. Smith of Franklin, va.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
oI1ARKsyIILE LITERARy aor.rr...xy

- = 1 - : AAA = S<A6X SOCIETY
Miss Jennie Leggett was hostess /.
Inc ciarksville Literary Society We'd
nesday afternoon from 4 to 6 0 ,clock
Mrs. " 2. Smith read a fine pape.
1.-THE Life of o.sHenry,,; a short story
.oy. =. Henry was read by Mrs. Stuart
Smith, both being much enjoyed.
The hostess served. sandwiches and
tea with marguerites.
Those present were: Mesdames W.
=. Albertson, Stuart Smith, E. W.
Smith, A. L. burlington, n. E. Win
slow, Haywood Hyman, G. H. Herring,
and 4. D. jenkins. Misses Ethel Thorn
as Lois Thompson and Mamie Shields.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Miss Ethel Thomas and Dr. sb;o1aa
iei' tnls morning for Tarboro to be pres
ent at the triangular debate Thor. ~.
evening. WIS -
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Allshrool 49,. :,
carry this morning from Richmond
having spent the night in. Weldon
iney fastened back on account of the
death of-Mr.- Allsbrook's mother NJ.
Florence Allsbrook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
b 5.4& ss7zF
CoILARLEss FROCKs A NEW
WHIM
Whereas Some Designers Disnense
With Collars, Others Bring Out
NEW STYLES
PEPLUM BLoUsEs ARE POPULAR

New York, March 27.-To dispense
entirely with collars on separate blous-
es and dresses is one of the latest fan
cies OF fashion designers. Perhaps this
will be trying style for the majority
OF women, as most faces require the
softening influence Of collar around
the neck; but for those to whom it is
becoming, the collarless neck, as a nov
city, IS sure to make an appeal There
is nothing that women like more than
something little different, for to tire
OF a certain style, however becoming,
is only human.
Many and varied are the new out
lines and finishes for these collarless
dresses. Square, round, oval and vi
shapes are all among the different out
lines IN vogue. The oval outline going
across the neck from shoulder to shout
der at a rather shallow depth is very
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Break your cold or LAT rippe with
a few doses of 666,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30
Z LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
or GENERAL INTEREST

Mr. BAKER SI}Sut oSsOi 10 Ii Hall
Mr.. J. S. Coleman left yesterday for
Halifax.
Mr. Dudley Bryant spent Thursday
III Halifax.
Mr.. W. B. Strickland, Jr., left for
ua1ifax Yesterday on business.
Mr.. W. L. Harrell left yesterday for
Norfolk on business.
Mr.. Sam Burgess left for Halifax
Yesterday on business.
Mr. Charlie Price was in Halifax
Thursday attending court.
Mr., John Adkins went to Halifax
Yesterday to attend court.
MFR. Percy johnson left on the morn
ING tram IHufSudy 1OI lAdI1AdA.
Mr.. Ed Allsbrook left for Richmond I
10 ser his wife who is in a hospital |
there.
Mr.. R. L. Hardy was held over in
Halifax Wednesday night as witness
in case pending.
Mrs. Arthur Newsom and children
left for Enfield Thursday, where they
will make their future home.
Mrs n. L. Steadman, Of Halifax
was Visitor in town Wednesday,
leaving for home on the night train.
Mrs. and Mrs. R. c. Josey returned
Wednesday from Richmond, where they
had been visiting friends for few {
days.
Mrs. Ruffin Of Farmville, arrived on
Wednesday night train to visit with I
her sister, Mrs Henry Gray, for a c
few days. Z
The work at the retaining station Q
of the new waterworks plant is pro
crossing nicely and with good weather
great Roadway will be made in the next
week or two.
Miss Reba Shields, who has been in !.
the Richmond hospital for the past two :,
weeks, is reported to be progressingI
we'll and is expected to return home ;,
next week if no complications arise /
There appears to be a good grade Of h
sand out on Mr.. J. B. Hall 8 farnr that !
could be used in making substantial D
sand clay roads This has been the one ::
ingredient needs in this section
Mr.. R. A. Phillips and his bride are :,
due to arrive tonight from their honey e.
moon They will shortly be at nome. :.
at the residence of Mr.. N. B. Josev. to :,
their many friends
~ o. er
The meetings at the Pentecost Holt -,
ness Church, East Scotland Neck, have =;
been continuing during the week and
will be held until Sunday. The services e,
commence at eight O'Clock and all are ~
invited to attend. Rev. Jesse James,
OF Falcon is here conducting these
services
Messrs Luther burlington and Dewey ~
hozeman left this morning for Tarboro
20 take part In triangular debate au-
thorlzed by the Superintendent of Ed ca
"eatlon, DR.. J. Y. Joyner, they being hs
Inc visitors, taking che negative side II
81 the question Should the Federal de
Own and Operate all Rail FL
roads, =
friends of Mr.. Stephen o. Purvis s
VIII De glad to know that he is progress :
wing nicely. An operation was perform Is
'a Oh him on Wednesday evening. and 3
"oro came that it was but an abcess. &
~"o not dangerous. Yesterday tele- =
s'''n states that he rested well and Is
was much better. =
NFAeon Wright, Of Enfield, arrived &
s Yesterday morning to attend the :
Wright. Miss i'0ssie =,
WANTED: A HOME T
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Miss Reba Shields, who has been in
the Richmond hospital for the past two
weeks, is reported to be progressing.
well, and is expected to return home
next week if no complications arise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

The work at the retaining station
of the new waterworks plant is pro-
crossing nicely and with good weather
great Roadway will be made in the next
week or two.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

There appears to be good grade Of
sand out on Mr.. J. B. Hall g farm that
could be used in making substantial
sand clay roads. This has been the one
ingredient needs in this section
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Mrs. Ruffin of Farmville, arrived on
Wednesday night train to visit with
her sister, Mrs. Henry Gray, for
few days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Mrs. and Mrs. R. c. Josey returned
Wednesday from Richmond, where they
had been visiting friends for few
days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

friends of Mr.. Stephen o. Purvis
Will be glad to know that he is progress
1s nicely An operation was perform
'" Oh MN On Wednesday evening, and
"oro came that it was but an abcess.
'' not dangerous. Yesterday tele-
gram states that he rested well and
was much better.
"'heon Wright, Of Enfield, arrived
9. yesterday morning to attend the
Wright. Mss ossie
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Mr.. R. A. Phillips and his bride are
due to arrive tonight from their honey
moon. They will shortly be at nome,
at the residence of Mr.. N. B. Josey, to
their many friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-03-30

Mrs. n. L. Steadman, Of Halifax
WAS a Visitor in town Wednesday,
leaving for home on the night train.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
]. S. IS OPPOSED TO
MEXICO ENTERING WAR

Washington, July 12.-Reports that
Mexico is about to break with Ger.
many led to the authoritative state.
ment that any such move would not
be based on advice given by the Amer.
lean government
1t was made clear, furthermore. that
many high officials believe the best
interests Of most of the nations con.
cerned will be served If the Southern
republic maintains neutrality.
Ambassador Fletcher, who came
here to report to Secretary Lansing
on Mexican conditions, has told the
state department that much remains
to cause concern to the American gov.
eminent. This circumstance is con.
sidered important because q break
with Germany would give Mexico an
opportunity to get money and place
the United States under certain obi.
cations.
Those offlcials who have not been
eager to see Mexico join In the war
believe that without contributing
much real aid to the allies, Mexico
would make 1t hard for the United
States, France, Great Britain and 9th.
er nations with grievances against her
to assume q stern attitude after the
war,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
DRAFT LOTTERY IS
READY FOR ACTION
Photo BY American Press Association

Washington, July 12.-The great
draft lottery is waiting on the or
ganization Of few hundred local ex-
emption boards. Within twenty-four
hours after the last board is ready the
draft will occur.
One tagging board will hold up the
whole machine. This point has been
called to the attention of every board
with plea for haste.
More than 5000 boards are ready
with their registration lists serially
Numbered and on nle In The provost
marshal generals office.
When the last precinct flashes the
word to Washington It Is ready Secre-
tary Of War Baker will announce the
method Of the draft lottery and the
date. Although the plan II known in
a general way the final draft Of the
scheme for drawing the first levy Of
687, 900 Is again before President VIII
son for approval. Minor changes were
made at the last minute.
The census bureau has compiled q
new population estimate for use of the
war department apportioning the bur-
den each state, county and city must
bear in furnishing men for the draft
armies. The estimate shows q popula-
ton Of the United States proper Of
O3,849.6s4.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rev. A. E. Mclean, pastor
Markville
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching every other Sunday
at II a. m.
Preaching alternate Sunday at
8 p. m.
ClOvertOn
Sunday school every Sunday at
2 p. m.
Preaching at 8 p. m. Sundays.
Bentley School House
Sunday school every Sunday at
1890 a. m.
Preaching every alternate Sun
day at II a. m.
Paul 4 snu,t Ste. Marie RAILWAY s''
(SoO Line) mt Markville
Going East to Duluth,
NO. 81 .............. leaves 3:42 q. m.
No. 81 ............. leaves 500 p. m.
Going West to Minneapolis,
no. % .............. leaves 1852 a. m.
No. SO ... leaves 3:21 n M
Way freight carrying passengers
Going West,
No. 81 ............. leaves 1907 a. m.
Going East,
No. SO .............. leaves 1:15 p. m.
All trains stop at Markville.
III. G. LEM. Agent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
Markville

E. A. Copolivich of Danbury
was here Sunday afternoon.
Mont Walsh has sold his resi-
dence property here to Fred Hen
richs.
Geo. Patterson and family re-
turned Saturday morning after
several days visit with relatives
near Frederic.
Gilbert Burlington made a
business trip to Saltwater and
the Twin Cities, going down on
Friday and returning Monday.
Mrs. John Witt went to Clo-
verton on Saturday afternoon re-
turning that evening with the
Walsh family on the speeder.
Her mother, Mrs. Fred Henrichs
came down with her to spend a
few days.
Mrs. Nathan Cohen took little
Esther to St. Paul on Saturday
afternoon for medical attention.
Esther fell down stairs several
days ago and the bruise which
she received proved worse than
was at first suspected and it had
become necessary to get it lanced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris, Mr.. and
and Mrs. La Girls and son, of Isan-
ii and Mrs. Dunbar of Cambridge
were guests at the E. ]. Stein
bring home Sunday, making the
trip by automobile. The three
ladies mentioned are sisters of
Mrs. Steinbring. They returned
home Monday morning via
Grantsburg.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
MANN DEGREES HYsTeRIA
Republican Leader Says Spy Craze
possessaa Administrations

Republican Leader Says Spy Craze
Possesses Administrator.
Washington. July IL. Republican
Leader Mann declared In the house
that hysteria and spy" craze pos.
sesses the administration. He was
speaking in opposition to section OF
the trading with the enemy bill de.
signed to permit the president to des-
ignate alien enemies.
"The departments have gone crazy"
he said. "They see German spy on
every housetop and street corner. We
have to carry on this war, but that is
no reason why we should be scared
to DEATH"
Mr.. Mann's remarks were received
in silence by the house.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
Harbert keicey, Actor, Dies.

New York, July 12.--Herbert Kel-
eey, the actor. Is dead at his home at
Baypcrt, l.. l.. after long Illness. He
was born In London Oct. 10, 1856, and
came to the United States in 1882. He
was q member OF Frohman's Lyceum
company and for years starred with
Ch1e Shannon. his wife, In their own
company.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
Treason Charge 10 Made.

Lincoln. Neb., July 1.-THE Nebras-
ka council OF defense has issued a
statement charging certain profes
sors Of the University Of Nebraska"
and 1.-THE conspicuous representatives
OF the Lutheran church" in the stste
with "dislcyai activity and passivtty
that has tended to give aid and CON.
Tort to Germany as an enemy"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
DUQUETTE

Ed Duquette visited with his
family Friday.
Miss Jennie Melancon returned
home Tuesday.
Mrs. P. Erickson returned from
Rochester Friday.
Howard Hilton was a south
bound passenger, Thursday.
Mrs. Duquette spent Thursday
in Braham with her son, Roy.
The new school flag waved
from the flag pole the Fourth.
Gilbert Johnson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ronkin autoed to Sandstone
Monday.
The annual school meeting will
be held at the school house Sat-
urday, July 81.
Edwin Duquette spent the
first of the week with his broth
err, Roy, at Braham.
Miss Dina Johnson, who has
spent the last year in Souix Falls
returned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond and
children Of the Jean Du Luth
farm, autoed down on business
the other day.
Gilbert Johnson and Arnold
Berset autoed to Rock Creek the
Fourth, returning Friday. They
report one grand good time.
A communication was received
here from the State Warehouse
and Railroad Commission advis.
ing the people that the commits
sion had ordered the Railway Co.
to grant the requests made for
better accommodations.
Miss Davis, who has been Wis.
iting with her brother and sister,
became suddenly i'll on her way
to town, Tuesday morning. She
was taken into the Erickson
home and DIR. Walters was
called. She is considerably bet
ter at this writing.
The Untidy Horse Chestnut.
Those who have experienced the diff
Guilty OF keeping lawn clean where
horse chestnut trees are growing will
appreciate the following composition
BY ten-year-old boy. which appeared
in the New York Tribune:
"The horse chestnut tree Is a great
shade tree. But it Is rather a nuisance
because Of the blossoms dropping all
over the grass. next the little green
chestnuts fall all over the ground,
next the big horse chestnuts fall with
the burrs, next the great large leaves
fall and dry up. and 1t takes time TO
rake them all up. and they won't burn
like other leaves. So If | were plant.
Ing trees l would plant maple tree"