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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11

CLOSED LAST
EVENING

With more than six thousand
admissions during the five davs Of
tae Chautauqua the 1913 patriotic
exercises came to a close under the
most ausplci0us and enthusiastic
conditions. Every one seemed
pleased with the programs but few
there were who were not relieved
that the five day strain at hearing
OF the world happenings, at this
most critical period Of the " v)rld's
history, was over.
While the community has moth
ing but praise for the contribution
to the year S Instructions and Ell
tertall'ment it was nevertheless ap-
parent that the uncertain co1,dj-
tons Of the country did not wal
rant our citizens contracting fo1
the ChautauQua a year in advance
but rather considered it better to
wait until the beginning Of next
year before deciding whether it
would be advisable or proper to
have the Chautauqua next year.
This does not imply that Scotland
Neck is not favorably inclined to
words the Chautauqua, for the
splendid attendance every day
has proven this one of the very
best communities for this feature
Of entertainment, but it means sim
ply that our people are looking s.
riously at world events and visil t;
! 90 SLOW about Entertainments OF
any kind
/ The Weber Quartette measured
uD to expectations and did magni-
3;centiy, beng accorded their full
share Of praise and applause. and
DR. Wallace Bruce Amsbary was
excellent IL his rendition Of Kip
Ing Some even thought that his
-oae':;..s,ss was TIE very best t::i1e
Of the whole Chautauqua, so thai
the finish up to the five days was
fully up to the mark Of the pre-
:-e3ii:" offerings.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11
RUSSIAN PEOPLE;
PRAY FOR GAR
by United Press1

Rcrne June 11.-There is re-
ported q movement il Russia
for the restoration OF the Gar,
which IS rapidly increasing accord
ing to report received here.
The people are praying in their
churches for his return. News
papers published secretek in Pet
rogad urge his restoration, AMI
several attempts nave been made
lately upon the life Of Nickolia
Lenine, the Bolsneviki premier
The latest attempt on the pre-
n1ier's life was os, June ,, vhen The
driver of bis coach was shot by tie
assassin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11
DRIVE
ENEMY BACK
by United Press)


London June British troops
"''acklng south Of Albert between
-'"eF' and the Somme last night
'''anred nearly half mile over
" -i'At Of d mile and a half, re-
''r'S General Haig.
We took two hundred and
'''''\E prisoners and thirty one
Maehine guns.
Northwest of Morlancourt,
>9o'h ~ Of the Scarpe and east Of
''!Ppe forest, we took prisoners
~Ao TWO machine guns in success
ful raid
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11

The following local citizens have
generously contributed to the e1-
pense Of postage of the papers to
the "Boys Over There =, and, i
there are others who wish to do
likewise they should send III word
what they wish to subscribe and
same will be noted in these col
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11
ROCKY MOUNT
MAN KILLED

Washington June ll.-One hun
1rnd ai.l thirty casualties are re-
ported this morning bv the war de-
partment upon advise received
:'rom Gene III PeiSting.
II these We're twenty SIX killed
il action, three deaths from wound
seven deaths from dcsease, three
deaths from accident and other
causes, forty eight wounded severe
" and forty three wounded to
degree undetermined.
Talmadgc w. Gerald, Of CALI
wants ferry, South Carolina and
Edward G.. Pitt, of r. F.. d. No. !
Rocky Mount are reported as kill
ed in action.
Van Buren, Of EleaSe, Y. G.. Hen
~ w. Morris, Of A}bcmarle, Y. G..
Aylor =. Stone, Of Virginia, and
John II. Tritt, Of Gastonia, y. G.
are among those severely wounded
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NEWS FROM
CHAPEL, Hill,
(By Robert iLadry)


Chapel ELL june 1.-THE COM
mencenc:1t spirit has held sway
during the past week at the Univer
slty o. North Carolina. The opel-
ing exercises began Sunday morn,
ing, June :, with the annual bac-
calaureate sermon by d.. d. J.
Fraser, Of the Presbyterian Col
lege at Montreal Canada and came
to a close Wednesday, June 5,
with the commencement address
by DR.. Frederick G. Howe, Com
missioner Of Immigration Of the
Port Of New York, and the pre-
sentation Of diplomas to one hun
dred and three candidates by gov
ernOr Thomas Walter Beckett.
Withfavorable weather for trs.y-
81 a veritabie stream Of visitors
the four days exercises. Slnal|
groups were to be seen clustered
III spots about the campus, talkin g
over "reminiscences, swapping iok-
es, and expressing goodnaturcd
humor. Many visitors and sons
!, tie ; diversity returned 70 ii
= fpa' 7'e c!as- renl.:1l, The /
University III; was used as Alumn
headquarters
Due to the War and things in
rldents to it number present was
not qnIte as large as III previous
.ea,s Vet enthusiasm fer Alma
Mater and class spirit were not
lacking in the least. The less in
| ;,alc attendance was partly if not
wholly offset by the large mum
Der nf ladies' present for the cxer-
cises, The number being far great
eI than III former years. The spin
it Of good fellowship and cheer
were evidenced on all sides. and
were it not for the presence Of
khaki lads and sailor boys and the
frequent references to the EurG-
pean struggle an outsider would
hardly have guessed that the Univ
ersity was experiencing d Wal
time commencement. Yet deep
beneath the apparent stream Of
happiness and eaiety throughout
the exercises there ran a strong
andertow Of seriousness which
was not to be mistaken.
Monday June 3, was Class Day
on the program. The farewell
address by the ex-president Kemp
P. Battle to the seniors, the Man
gum Medal contest in Gerard
Hall. which was won by Albcr. NJ
Coates, the closing exercises Of 'he
graduating class, and the smoker
and anniversary meetings Of the
literary societies were events of
the day that served to keep the
| o.
! Tuesday June,4, was given oye
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11

mostly to the Alumni The class
cs Of 1858, 1868, 1888, 1898, 1903
1908, 1913, and 1917 held reunions
which were we'll attended. Judge
Francis d. Winston presided over
the reunion exercises in his usual
graceful and charming manner.
The Alr,me1i luncheon in Swain
Hall followed the reunions. The
inter-society debate between rep
resertatives of the Dialectic and
The University finals came to q
close Wednesday with the com
mencement exercises proper, the
features of which were an address
by DR.. F.. G. Howie and the award
ing Of the diplomas to the 1O3 grad
yates by Governor Thoma Wal
Ter Beckett.
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huns OFFER THEIR
LAST RESERVES
AFRICANS ITALIANS AND BRITISH POUR DIVISION
AFTER DIVISION FRONT RANKS TO CHECK
ENEMY's AID VANCE ON PARIS
HINs NUMERICAL SUPERIORITY WIPED OUT
BY UNITED pRESS)

viii tne French armies afield
June 1.-THE new German drive
between Montdidier and Noyon
is rapidly becoming the fiercest
ard most cruel battle of the war.
Into it the Germans apparently
are determined. to throw their last
reserves in the supreme effort to
separate the allied armies and
reach Paris before the Americans
can have full participation and
Wrest from ti,em their last hope
Of eventual victory.
Ready and steady the stream OF
American, italian and British di-
visions competed with each ether
tc :nfiict as terrific losses as has
:eon inflicted upon the Germans
since their assaults of March 81,
which practically wipes out the
numerical superiority with which
the Germans opened their often
sive,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11

Nj }. Applewhite ard family
Of Tillery were IL town yesterday
: attan1i,?" the rhautauqua.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11
NEWS FROM
CAMP JACKSON

Name withheld by request)
This is Sunday morning and we
Scotland Neck boys are in our bar
racks lying peacefully in our
hunks. Well some are while
others are busily engaged in writ
ing to their loved ones at "home'
but the greater part are laughing
frolicking, hurrahing and seem to
be enjoying army life, and speak
ing very often Of dear old Scot
land Neck, for that little city will
live in our hearts for ever. 1t
goes with us like u sweet dream
ard the remembrance Of "her'
will always lineer in our memory.
No matter where we may roam
Scotland Neck is in our thoughts
minds and hearts.
Sure, it was kind of bad ii { st
as there was such u vast difference
i'll living conditions, but we are
|'coming over now. | mean we
are progressing nicely and that
ali seems to like it better all the
time, though South Carolina, we
j beg to admit, will nevar be regard
ed equal to the dear old North Sta
! te, and it inspires our souls to feel
and known tha, we are Tar Heels
Will state how some of the boys
are feeling this morning:
Tad feeling fine
Ted good spirits.
Pitt mot feeling 50 good.
"Bennie just ordinary
"Charles making good
".Jim "-wouldn t care to be any
where else than Scotland Neck
but feeling fine.
| CHAN Considerable.
"Robert '-health splendid, feel
ing grand.
! Floyd kind r fair, but rather
be in Hobgood this d. m.
"lay' excellent health, feel
ing just fine, but occasionally
thinking Of Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11
PRESENT BATTLE FIERCEST
AND MOST CRUEL OF THE WAR
HUNS EXPOSE
BRITISH CAPTIVES

Geeva June 11.-French soldiers
escaping from the Germans declare
the Huns are placing British pris
oners in exposed positions in towns
along the Rhine as reprisals for
raids upon those places.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-11

With the American army west
Of Montdliier June 11.-Ameri-
cans within the shadow Of the new
Gefman drive are waiting, ready
for any blow that may fall.
quiet is reported in the region
OF tantlgny, along the line held
by the Americans.
Our artillery heavily gassed
"erman positions Sunday night
0nt fnIl fell again yesterday.
With the roar Of heavy firing
nm the Montdidier region reach
Ing them the Americans here are
constantly on the alert in evidence
I'll me Han attask spreading west
ward and including this sector.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
HIS BOSS LAUGHED AT HIM
Novice Craftsman Relates How He
Got His First ToehoId After His
Work Had Been Ridiculed.

l never shall forget the first piece
of independent design with which 1
was intrusted-a railing and gate to
divide the private from the public Of
Ace in some business concern, observes
writer in the Century Magazine.
suppose I worked on it for about two
solid days, assisted and encouraged as
far as l was capable Of receiving as
sistance by the men at the neighbor-
ing tables. When finally the head
craftsman came around to look at my
effort was a very proud person, but
when, after looking ct the drawings
for a minute or two, he started to
make some criticism and, unable to
control himself, began to laugh so
hard that everybody else came around
to see what he was laughing at, was
about as disappointed as anybody
ever was in the world. The head
craftsman was not only a great art
fist, but big man. He did not take
the job away from me, as he should
have done; he told me where ii was
wrong and why 1t was wrong, apollo
gized for laughing at it, and gave me
In these few minutes my first toehold
In comprehension Of architectural de-
sign. 1t was then that I began to
AS~AA. 49, - - -fs~ss1
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
SOME OF THE INNS OF COURT
Grays Produced Fewer Great Lawyers
but Can Outdo Rivals in Associa-
ton With Influential Men.

Gray's inn, where the prime minister
and the heads of the air service take
a snack together in the evening, comes
down to US through the Grays of VIII
ton, whose home or inn it anciently
was. from the bishop and canOns of st.
Paurs cathedral. The inn itself, bear
ing the family name formed part of
the Hundred Of OssulsrOne, and the
whole was included in yet larger
property, states a writer in the London
Chronicle. How st. PaITs itself be-
came possessed of the estate is not
clear, but it is believed that it was at
one time the personal property Of one
of the canons, who, 1t was enacted,
might give and sell their lands with
out leave.
Gray's inn has produced fewer great
lawyers than some Of the other inns
of court. but it can outdo its rivals in
association with men who have vitality
Influenced the life Of the nation
Thomas Cromwell, for instance, WHO
suppressed the monasteries; Lord
Burghley, chief counselor Of Queen
Elizabeth, and George Monck, duke Of
Albemarle, who practically restored the
monarchy. But the inns chief glory,
Of course, is with the Bacons, Nicholas
and his far greater son, Francis, whose
mark remains till this day on the inn
gardens
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16

In the Third Liberty Loan drive now
being conducted in Marathon county,
the three villages named above have
completed their quotas, and Honor
Flags, telegraphed for by Chairman
Gilbert, will before Saturday be float
ing over the village halls of these
three patriotic, hustling villages, with
a very strong probability that the viii
lage of Brokaw, the quota of which
was $4,000, will by that time be en-
titled to a flag with two stars upon
it, as a strenuous effort is now being
put forth to raise the $4,000 needed to
entitle it to the extra star.
The efficiency of the working corps
both in the city and in the country
districts is demonstrated by the large
number of subscribers so far secured
the total of these up to the present
time exceeding the total of either of
the previous drives, and while the total
of money invested in bonds does not
reach the figures of the previous cam
paigns, this is accounted for on the
ground that those who will make the
larger subscriptions have not yet been
approached.
quota before the time set, and will
undoubtedly pass it easily, as with the
American boys now fighting in the
trenches this war is coming more
closely to us and our people are lining
up more solidly behind the government
than at any previous time. This is no
mere idle assertion. 1t is demon
strated by the fact that one certain
town, in which an organization was
not perfected, and whose people have
been reached only by mail, have up to
today contributed more than two
thirds of their allotment, and this is
more than the total of either of the
two previous drives for that town.
In the city of Wausau, Chairman
Phillips and his efficient force of
skirmishing statesmen, have remained
with their batteries day and night and
Sunday and have already passed the
100000 mark in securing the city's
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
BUSINESS WOMEN'S LEAGUE HAVE
GONE COVER THE TOP"

Miss Mary B. Mooney chairman of
the Business Women's Service League
of this city reports that this branch
has gone ''over the top" in the sale
of Liberty Loan Bonds, also in the
Thrift and War Savings stamps.
In the last weeks drive the chair
man states that the young ladies in
this branch have sold over 100000
worth of bonds, and about $4,000 in
stamps.
The Business Women's Service
League have been in charge of booth
in the lobby of the Bells hotel after
moons and evenings during the past
week, and the record for sales at that
place is as follows with the names
of the salesladies:
April 6, Misses Isabelle Walker
and Rose Johnson -$40.75
April s, Mrs. Feltham Il bond)
stamps 81. so
April 8, Misses Clara Chadek and
Rose Johnson --------------- 27.OO
April 8, Miss Isabelle Walker 49, 1855
April 9, Misses Eva Bernier and
Rose Pleier -----------------216.75
April 10, Misses Wayne McPeck
Nellie Fogarty -------------- 91.OO
April 10, Misses Anette Merklein
and Loretta Menzner --------- 1910
April II, Miss Isabelle Walker - 14.45
April II, Misses Agnes Cawley
and Pelligrin Il bond) stamps 1926
April II, Misses Kittelson and
Frawley --------------------- 1888
April u, Misses Wayne McPeck
and Whalen ----------------- 35.75
April II, Misses CaWley and
Heinrich -------------------- 1925
April 10, Misses Harris and
Heinrich -------------------- S5.15
April 10, Misses Walker and
Johnson, a bOnds) stamps - PASS
| April Is, Mrs. Feltham and Miss
Heinrich -------------------- 11.75
April Is, Misses Frieda Zietlow
and Jane Van Adestine ------- 1890
Total in stamps $892.6S
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
DEATH OF MRS. JAMES JOLLY

On Wednesday morning, April 10th,
1918, Mrs. Mary Jolly, one of Wausaus
oldest and most esteemed and beloved
| citizens, passed away at her home at
| 1913 Forest street, where she had re-
sided for fifty-four years. Mrs. Jolly
had been in failing health for several
years and a week previous to her death
she was stricken with pneumonia.
Her recuperative powers were vastly
weakened by her advanced age and
there was little hope entertained of
her recovery from the outset.
Mrs. jolly has been, from the earliest
days of our city, numbered among
that splendid band of pioneer women,
who have proven force in directing
the destinies for good in Wausau.
She possessed those qualities, which
ever had in view the betterment and
uplifting of humanity; the principles
of right living, and that true Christian
spirit, which ever prompted her to
live by the Golden Rule: "All things
whatsoever We would that men should
do unto you, do we even so unto them"
She was one of the good souls who
accomplish much in a quiet way, by
kindness and love. Her memory will
be fondly cherished by all who had
| the honor of her acquaintance.
Mary Devine Jolly was born in Glas-
COW, Scotland on the Goth day of May,
| 1880, and came to America with her
mother in 1S47, and settled in st. Louis,
Mo. In 1852 she was united in mar
riage to Edward Jolly. They came
to Wausau in 1855 and Mr.. jolly go
| ing into the employ of Benz. Single at
his saw mill. and lumber yards on
Little Rib. The family remained at
| Rib for seven years, and in 1851 came
| to Wausau to make their home, Mr..
Jolly entering heavily into the lum-
bering and logging business; and in
| 1866 and 1867 was operating on TraPpe
river. At the time of his death
| he was ready to go to market with
fleet of 100000 feet of lumber. He
died on the 7th day of March, 1867.
Shortly after they came to Wausau,
they purchased a home at the corner
of First and Forest streets, where they
have resided ever since 1864. Mr..
jolly is remembered as a man of gen.
ial disposition, kind hearted, an excel
| lent neighbor and friend. His widow
has devoted her life to her family
and had the happy satisfaction of
seeing them grow into splendid men
and women of our community. She
was a devoted and conscientious mem
Der of st. James Catholic church and
| in a large measure has her energies
assisted in the growth and success
of that congregation in Wausau.
The deceased is survived by the fol-
| lowing named children: Theresa Jolly
and Thomas Jolly, of this city, and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
REV. W. III. GOULD RESIGNED

Previous to commencing his adj
dress. at the First Universalist church,
last Sunday morning, J. M. Tilden,
president of Lombard college, read a
letter of resignation from Rev. w. H.
Gould, pastor of the First Universalist
church, to his congregation to take
effect on the first day of July 1918.
Rev. Gould has been pastor of the
church for six years, having assumed
the duties in Jan. 1912. He has done
great work while in Wausau, in
building up the congregation and in
seeing his hopes fully realized-the
erection of a new church edifice. He
was largely instrumental in the So
ciety, building one of the handsomest
churches in Wisconsin. He will be
sadly missed in our community and
his departure is deeply regretted by
a host of friends.
Rev. Gould has not been in the best
of health the past year and he will
take a rest in his Eastern home until
such time as he is fully recovered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
WORK OF WOMEN'S COMMITTEE

The work of the Woman's Commit
tee for the sale of Liberty Bonds is
certainly a great success for the re-
suits of the campaign up to Saturday
night, Apr. 10, amounted to SCI, 100 for
the city and $12,150 from the county
reports making a total of $73,250. A
man raised the question last week as
to whether the women's work really
was as valuable as it appeared or did
the men simply give less that their
wives might subscribe through their
women's committee? In a small num-
Der of cases that may have been true,
but the majority of women who bought
bonds would never have done so if
women had not been selling them and
in several cases the buyer told the
solicitor that this was the first time
they had ever been asked to buy
bond
Seven county committees have re-
ported and two have sent in daily re-
ports-Mosinee and Spencer, but many
are Just to start their work this week.
The men did not think it worth
while to have a committee at GlandOn,
as it was so small, but the women
are working and their little Aid So
ciety bought a $4,000 bond that never
would have been sold otherwise.
The town of Emmett, rural district
entirely, sent in subscriptions amount
ing to $3.50 and they didn't think it
possible to do any work there, hut
as soon as it is shown that there
is a work for women TO do, they take
hold with will and are determined
that their district will so 'over the
top" in subscribing their quota. Be
sides selling Liberty Bonds, the women
solicitors are doing quite work in
selling Baby Bonds" or War Savings
Stamps.
/ The Business Women's Service
League, of which Miss Mooney is the
head. has had a booth in the office
of the Bells Hotel every evening for
a week and besides selling several
bonds, the girls have sold over 5000
worth of Thrift and War Savings
Stamps. On Thursday of last week,
Mrs. Ingraham attended meeting in
Edga- and succeeded in interesting the
women and getting committee organ
lied and Tuesday night DR.. Trevitt,
Harry Berger and Mrs. Ingraham will
be speakers at a meeting in the village
hall at Hatley. Mr.. Ingraham will con-
duct some community singing and
quartet of singers will also go down
to assist on the program. Wednesday
evening a chorus from the High school
and Mrs. Ingraham will attend meet
ing in a school house in the town OF
Texas to participate in a program ar
ranged by the teacher, Miss Zuelke
These meetings are planned by the
people, who live in the villages OF
rural districts and they invite the
speakers TO come to them and the
women seem especially glad to have
information brought to them about
work that women can do TO help win
the war.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-16
PRIZES AWARDED

The Central Wisconsin Poultry as
ISOLATION, which offered a setting of
26 eggs as prizes to the children of
Marathon county for essays on Thor
oughbred Poultry" have awarded priz-
es. The county was districted as fol-
lows:
1. Holton, Hull, Brighton and Spen-
Ger.
2. Bern, Halsey, johnson and Reit-
brock.
8. Frankfort, Vein, Eau Pleine and
Cleveland.
4. Mcmillan, Day, Green Valley and
Bergen.
5. Hamburg, Berlin, Rib Falls and
Stettin.
6. Cassel, Marathon, Emmett and
Mosinee.
Z. Maine, Texas and Wausau.
8. Flieth, Weston and Kronenwetter.
8. Knowlton, Bevent and Franzen.
10. Ringle, Norrie, Reid and Elderon.
IL. Hewitt, Harrison, Easton and
Plover.
II. Athens, Edgar, Mosinee, Spencer,
Stratford, Unity and Schofield.
Is. Hatley, Elderon, Marathon, Bro
kaw, Fenwood, Rothschild and McMil-
Ian.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
District
1 Not represented.
1st-George Lavicka, Athens.
2nd-Margaret Krupka, Athens.
3 1st-Viola Rupert, Colby.
2nd-Meta Koehler Stratford.
4 1st-Harold Altman, Marshfield.
2nd-Adeline Schilling, Marshfield.
5 1st-Alma Natzke, Hamburg.
2nd-Amanda Saager, Wausau.
6 1st-Lloyd K,Irtzweil, Edgar.
2nd-Winifred Leindecker, Edgar.
z 1st-James Dean, Wausau.
2nd-Harold Reinhart, Wausau.
8 Not represented.
8 1st-Andrew Nelson, Galloway.
2nd-August Stark, Knowlton.
10 1st-Lyla Johnson, Hatley.
2nd-Esther Schwitzke, Norrie.
II 1st-Evelyn Deutsch, Wausau.
2nd-Leland Hoke, Amigo.
Il 1st-Harry Lillge, Stratford.
Is 1st-Minnie Karl, Rothschild.
2nd-Ruby o. Boyd, Fenwood.