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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
500 Reward. $500

The leaders Of this paper will be
~ 7sed to learn that there is at least
o. dreaded disease that science has
bee>l able to cure in all it, stages and
that is catarrh. Cata-rh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Medicine IS taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
races CT the System thereby DESTROYING
tie foundation Of tho disease, giving tho
patient strength By building up the con-
stltutIon and assisting nature in doing it's
work The p:Opr;etoT.; have so much
faith in the curative powers of Halls
Eatarrh Medicine tina; they offer One
Hundred Dollars fer any case that it fails
to cure Send TO. list Of testimonials
Address r. J. CHT!NF,Y &. co, Toledo.
ohio. Sold by all Druggist. .5c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
ALL WRONG
Inc Mistake Is Made By Many
Scotland Neck Citizens

y Qy
Scotland Neck Citizens
Look for the cause Of backache.
10 be cured YOU must know the
cause.
II it's weak kidneys you must
set the kidneys working right.
A Scotland Neck resident tells
you how.
johnson Allsbrook, Main st..
says: MY kidneys were in a weak
ened condition. I had pains a.
cross the small Of my back, head
aches and dizzy spells. I suffered
Tor years this way and took one
medicine after the other but seems
to get MOI relief and was getting
worse all the time Frequently I
had to stop work. Doan's Kid
ney Pills were recommended to me-
and [ decided to try them, getting
my supply at the Whitehead Co.'S
Drug Store. Doan s made me feel
better from the first and soon I
was entirely cured. I am we'll
man today and give dDan's Kid
ney Pills the credit" statement
given July l, 1910
On June 5, 1918, Mr.. Allsbrooh
said: Il can't recommend Doan 5
Kidney Pills too highly. I gladly
confirm my former endorsement.
Doan's made me we'll and | am
we'll today
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo,
n. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
s-Savage

A very quiet wedding took place
on Christmas morning the con
tracing parties being Mr. Edward
Dickens, Of Rocky Mount, but
formerly of Scotland Neck, and
Miss Amanda Savage, of Colds
boro. Only the near relatives and
a few friends were present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
Most Effectual

nave taken a great many
- f,'''''> OF Chamberlain s Cough
''In''dN and every time it has c,,r-
=" me have found it most ef
r ''''di Tor d hacking cough ana
~, ,3' '''d>. After taking it a cou-
~ , d."ay> disappears. writes !
~. ,''"'re, Lost Valley, Ga. Oh
'''''able every where.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
". K. Sproule, Jr., Assistant Cash
Ter, Columbia National Bank
Indianapolis, Indiana.

SAYS: We were bothered quite a
little by rats in our basement, des
troylng our stationary, but after
distributing your RAT SNAP very
thoroughly, we are pleased to re-
port that we are no longer both
cred with them. Four sizes. 25c.
soc - .OJ aud $500. SOLD BY
r. j. Madrv, .Jnhbers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03

Inc government proposes to re-
claim swamp lands and arid lands
tor the benefit Of the returning
soldiers. If they could only dump
the swamp lands into the arid
lands how much labor could be
saved
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
WANTED-SMALL HOUSE, OR

four rooms for LIGHT housekeep
ing. by Young married couple
without children. Address \
Go Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03

Mr.. Ashby w. Dunn was quite
SICK yesterday with the flu but
,oday IS reported to- be resting
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-01-03
PERSONALS

few days IN Martlh county
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrell left
this morning for Halifax.
Mr. Joe H. Allsbrook left this
morning for Halifax on business
Mr.. w. A. Pittman Of Ahoskie
is visiting here with friends.
Mr.. Kelley White left this morn
ing for Norfolk returning home.
Mr.. Earl Station returned to
Camp jackson this morning.
= Mr. Lonnie Dunn is reported to
be sick at his boarding house.
Mr. David G.. Gaskins left this
morning for Norfolk Va, after
visiting here.
Mrs. Fannie Carlyles left this
morning for Whitakers returning
home.
Miss Mildred Wright left this
morning for Franklin Va, to visit
her sister Mrs. Williams.
Lieutenant William Mcdowell
and wife arrived on the morning
train from Washington D. G.
Mr., Thurston Flanagan left on
the morning train for Norfolk Va,
on business.
Miss Louise Vandlaningham ar
rived this morning from Green
vile returning from school
Little Miss Lillian Outerbridge
Of Hobgood is reported down with
the flu and that she has high fever
Miss Gerty Mcdowell is report
ed Ill this morning but her case
has not been declared yet.
Mr.. Hugh Johnson is reported
slightly better this morning with
temperature running about 1O1.
* y X
Rev. and Mrs. M. Y. Self return
ed last night from Sunbury where
they had spent the holidays.
x =
Mr.. Macon Hoggard Of the re-
mount depot Belair is home on
short furlough.
Mrs. Herbert Mcdowell is re-
ported better this morning and
has 40 temperature.
Mrs R. II. Pittman and children
OF Rocky Mount spent the holt
days with Mrs. Pittman s parents
Mr. and Mrs \. G. Dickens.
Mr.. George Moore and family,
u Martin county motored here
sunday to spend the day with Mr.
and Mrs. n. g. Dickens.
Mr., Jeff Ausbon, OF Robertson
VILE, accompanied l by his wife
and children motored to Mr.. and
Mrs. \. &. Dickens Sunday
Mr.. Earl Station has been home
on few days furlough and goes
pack to camp for Special work. He
does not know when he will be
discharged.
Ar. I: A. Paramore is reported
he'ttr tins morning, his fever hav-
ING dropped during the last TWEEN
~ four hours.
Nr. ). Ii. Alexander .Jr.. is stat
t" 10 be trlfle better this morn
''g though he seems quite nausea
ted.
Orange Fields, colored farmer
near Hobgood was in town this
morning purchasing all kinds Of
"e,Ilrlne for the flu He stated he
I'D" 'hlffN cases on his place.
* = 4
Nf, bernard Alisbrook is al his
nome TINS morning sick but the
'''''r has not pronounced his
case
IF. II {. Bell who has been i'll
m Dunn \. { ret,r,ad wod,aa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-11

emerged. Seems he's gettin' in a
hurry about il. Christmas don't come
till tomorrow"
There was nothing about the sailor
TO denote that he was seafaring
man. unless ii was his rolling gait, for
man, although his coat, instead OF
being fur WAS an old fuzzy blue one.
Navigation had closed some months
ago. because a large share of the
lake had an icy blanket. and
harry Hammond was obliged to find
other pursuits till spring So he
fished through the ice and helped keep
the village OF Bennett supplied with
food.
His knock was answered 10y dark
eyed girl Of three years, who smiled
brightly.
Hello. Emelne" he said. and he
took her in his arms and asked her
about Santa and what she expected
the old gentleman from the North 10
bring her
Big dolls Nhat want" she told
him. trying 10 spoil the part In his
hair. and failing because there was
not any there 10 begin with. Oats
adjust big doll"
From the adjoining room came an
other dark-eyed girl of nineteen wip-
ing her hands on an apron.
Harry placed the tot on the floor,
and as he did so ne discovered pie
ture standing on the table II was
of very good looking young man.
II see Mr. Clark left present"
Harry said. and Immediately wished
ne had kept his thoughts to himself.
for the girl nared up.
YES" she said with a tingc Of de-
iance. "Ben Clark left me his pic
ture. hope you don't object
The sailor studied the blue pattern
in the faded red carpet
"Wouldnt do much good if did"
he responded You an he's gettin'
pretty thick. Marie / thought things
was pretty well understood between
you an me--but that was before Ben
commenced taldn YOU rdin' and
shinin' w 10 YOU A man with car
certainly does have an advantage over
US poor guys.
Marie's cheeks grew red and she
tapped her foot.
Look here. Harry Hammond"
she said in voice that sounded like
a ringmaster'S whip cracking. You
nor no man Is going TO dictate 10 me
Mr.. Clark has been very nice. Besides,
he's highly refined gentleman. and
you-well you're not, and you know
IT,"
Ben turned toward the door.
''Mebbe ] better step out a. II alto.
gether," he observed
He opened the door and was about
TO step out. when Emeline sprnng into
his arms. He kissed the child on the
forehead then put her back on the
floor and went out, remarking 10 him.
self that this sure Is some merry
Christmas"
That afternoon a storm that had
been brewing for days vented it's spit,
OIL the village and its SURROUNDING.
which Included Clayton Point and the
lighthouse. A raw. stifr wind Carried
biting pieces of hard snow.
"Mebbe Santa claus ran't tome" said
the TOT, a. she snuggled up 10 the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-11

Older cir, ana listened to the howl
ing wind.
Probably not" replied Marie. who
was gazing abstractedly from the
living room window out over the
frozen lake.
Marie was quite sure Santa would
not come. Santa would have TO be
her brother Frank, who was Emeines
father. and he was at Sloan City. 20
miles away, helping an Ice company
put up next summers supply. He
had promised TO bring something for
Emeline's Christmas, but Marie knew
he would not attempt the trip In the
storm.
Frank was the lightkeeper and the
government records showed Marie to
be his assistant. Frank kept the light
burning during the summer and in the
winter found jobs of various kinds to
perform
About five o'clock. through the
storm. Marie heard an automobile
horn, and presently came knock on
the door. Ben Clark. blanketed with
snow. stood there when she opened Il.
IL can't stay" he said. "or | won't
he able 10 drive back, because the road
is drifting badly. l came because l
heard some news you'll be interested
in. Harry Hammond went out on the
ice this morning with his dog team,
and up at the village a fisherman just
koe q h.. lau
had cracked and part of ii went out.
Hammond didn't have chance In a
thousand especially in this storm He
surely must have drowned"
Marie started back, horror In her
eyes.
Harry drowned !" she cried. at
doesn't seem possible. Are you sure?
Can't you do something? Take me out
on the ice in your car. Perhaps he's
still alive, lying somewhere on the ice
freezing. The ice must be firm for
long ways out"
WHAT" exclaimed Ben. go out
there in this bowling blizzard7 The
ice might hold up for long ways,
but I'd ruin the car and we'd stand a
good chance OF getting pneumonia. IL
we didn't get lost and wander into
open water"
Early that night the villagers were
startled 10 see a red bar of light shoot
from Clayton Point. II was the first
time In history that that light, which
had guided many n ship through sum
mer gales, had shone forth into a win
ter night
Up in the light tower stood Marie
looking through the great glass wall.
striving to pierce the darkness and
storm with eyes that were red from
weeping.
"Theres not much hope" she unused.
but there's Just a chance he's still
alive and the old light might help
him"
For hours she remained at the post,
watching and waiting, all but hopeless.
Midnight found her asleep In a chair
close by the light, exhausted by her
long vigil.
A scream from below made her wide
awake. She stumbled down the stairs
and CROPPED her way to Emeline's room.
To her surprise lamp was burning
and there was Emelne seated on the
bed. bouncing a doll. fully as large as
herself, on her knee
Santa tamei' cried the little girl
and now Marie realized that IL had
been scream Of JOY that awak
ened her
Santa tame :" repeated the tot. IL
found this right on my bed"
Unable 10 understand, Marie went
out into the living room and lighted q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-11

lamp. ON the lounge lay man. his
clothes crusted with ice.
She went To him and pat her arms
around him.
Harry" she sohbed "rhey told
me Won were dead that the ice
cracked and let you through"
The big sailor opened his eyes and
yawned.
I'm dead all righl--dead sleepy"
he grinned. "'rbe ice opened up. all
right, hut WIS on the other side of
The crack. an by drivin' the dogs like
The dickens ! got over the danger
place before she cracked on the other
side. got 10 Sloan City without trou-
hle. an comm back ] skirted the
shore. Az that. I'd got lost only for
The OF light"
She Took one Of his hands and
found IL cold. and rubbed IL vigorously.
But why--wby did You go?' she de-
handed.
He tried TO stine another yawn. but
didn't succeed.
We'll Emeline was lookin for
SANTA" hc answered. AN couldn't let
her be disappointed"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-11

were cold In spite OF heavy overshoes.
ben Clark's automobile" he said,
and he did not say it joyfully. Hes
calln on Marie agin."
The door of the dwelling part of the
lighthouse opened and q young man.
dressed in fur coat came out. placing
cap, also of fur, on his head. He
paused when he saw the sailor.
Merry Christmas" said the fur-clad
one, grlnning, and he passed on TO
the automobile climbed in, and soon
was whirling away.
"Same 10 yuh." sang out the sailor,
although he scowled as he approached
the door through which the other had
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-12-11
BY r. RAY BAKER

he tall. rawbOned sailor
stopped whlstling when
he saw the automobile,
although his lips re-
manned pursed and va
por continued to form
before his mouth.
He halted midway
between the fog-bell
and the lighthouse. and
stamped his feet ener-
getically on the beaten
ynnu, nofh for fhpN
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
LLOYD GEORGE DECLARES DIS-
 ARMAMENT ESSENTIAL TO THEE FUTURE PEACE OF THE WORLD|
April Fourth Is Date Fixed For Holding Of Final Ses- sion On the League of Nations When
 Foundations Will Be Revealed

PARIS Mar 29-I announced by the peace conference today that April fourth had been fixed the date for the hold of the final session the League Nations when the foundations for the League constitution will be definitely vealed t ' Bolshevik revolution Hungary has produced panic in the peace congress-
 British Delegates opposing the French proposal that with Rumanians Serbians Bolshevik
 Practical Means Must Be Worked Out
 MANCHESTER, Eng. Mar 29 The Manchester Guardian in todays prints signed statement by Premier Lloyd George which he part Disarmament is essential condition of expect the nations ravaged by war lands e protection of the League Nations advocates hesitate to show any confidence guardianship To set society Of Nations to insure fraternity the peoples of the earth while at the the m increasing and naves to insure effective racticd makemOckery of great ideal All our hopes or saving the repetition of the unfahonab caacysm of 1914 upon working out practical means by which the nations earth conduct committee for the affairs of the world friendly cooperation instead of jealous rivalry.
 DeValera Wants Recognition For Irish
 RIRTN Mar 29-Professor Edward DeValera one of the leaders of the Sim Feners demanded that Ireland be gwen seat peace that relands lndependehc IS equally advantageous to England
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
MRS, ABRAMS DIES

Friends in ketchika have just heard the sad news of the death of Mrs. D. C, Abrams, at Seattle, yesterday af- ternoon. MT, and Mrs. Abrams were very well and favorably known here, MT. Abrams having been deputy clerk of the court here for number of years, and later deputy marshal, which latter position he resigned in 1910.
 Mrs. Abrams came to Alaska with her parents, Judge Arthur K. Delaney and wife, when 8 young girl, in 1887, her father then being collector of GUS toms for the District; and later receiv ing the appointment of Judge. Mrs, Abrams was first married In Sitka to Lieut.. Douglas Terrell, of the u. s, S, Pinta, who died about year af- ter their marriage.
 Mrs. Abrams was very we'll known in Alaska for her artistic work and 11ore particularly for her many sketch as and paintings of Alaska scenes Her many Alaska friends join in sym nathising with her husband and her sister, Mrs G, C, Teal, in Seattle, whom she leaves to mourn her loss,
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
SAWMILL TO BEGIN SEASONS WORK
 NEXT TUESDAY

With the long delayed arrival today of necessary equipment, the ketchi. kan Power company's SaW-Mitl, Re- Saw Mill, Flaming Mill and Box fac tory, will begin the seasons opera tions at o'clock Tuesday morning, and once more the old mill whistle will sound the time-to-get-up and time-to-eat call, replacing the fire sir en, which has served during the win ter months.
 The plant will operate ten hour day for about one hundred days, to meet fish box requirements, and will then probably operate an eisht-hour day for the balance of the season.
 Considerable work has been done during the winter, including wharf and warehouse building which will treble the capacity of the lumber wharves.
 Mir. j. J, Daily, head of the company will not be here before midsummer, be ing seriously ill in New York. Other ~ise the personeil of the crew will be about the same as last year, Mr. James Nac kinnon, who has assisted Mir. 0aly for several seasons past continu. ng in charge.
 No advantage will be taken of the increased freight rates, lumber prices will not be raised, it is announced.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
CANADIAN SOLDIER
 HERE ON FURL0UGH

Sergeant Dan J. Gillis, of the West ern Irish Battalion of Vancouver, B, C, arrived here last evening on weeks visit to his cousin, MT Steve Martin and family, of Newtown, and will re- turn on the Princess to Vancouver to obtain his discharge. He expects to make a visit to his old home in New Fcundland and will then return to Ketchikan to locate.
 Sergeant Gillis was one of the Daw' son boys who came south to enlist 'h 1916, leaving Canada in July, and ar rivinq at the front in November. He rougnu without 8 scratch until the following year in August when he was seriously hurt and sent to "6lighty v to recover. He was wounded the first time in the famous battle for the pos session of Hill 70. In April, 'e18, he returned to the trenches and partlci- pated in the spring drive started by the Germans, receiving his second serious wound in the famous battle tor cambrai in September, when the four Canadian Divisions, terribly outnum' bered, broke the Hindenburg line ana turned the tide for the Allies. Set' ,,l,Ils was terribly wounded m the face with shrapnel and still carries a small piece in his head.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
GERMAN THEATRICAL TROUPE
 ORDERED OUT OF FINLAND

1t is reported from Helsinefors that the Finnish government has forbidden performances by German theatrical troupe which came into the country without passports and contrary to the wishes of the government. The party was compelled to return to Germany.
 This party had arrived in pursuance to arrangements made before the pre- sent government came into power, and while the Germans were In military control of the country. The action of the government in deportins the party was explained to parliament by Prime Minister Ingman, and the course taken by the government met with the ap- proval of the legislative body, accord ing to late reports,
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
DOUBLE WEDDING

lt finally leaked out. They tried awfully hard to keep it dark" and succeeded quite well until today. when a snooping old reporter just sort O accidentally stubbed her toe on 1t and then of course it was all off.
 It was just like this, Jack Hendricks who saw over a years service in the Navy in the transport service on the Great Nortnern, and Malcom Heath who was one of the drafted boys who was discharged from Camp Lewis re- gently, put their heads together and decided to have a double wedding.
 Miss Minnie Heath, daughter of MT, and Mrs, E, A, Heath of Charcoal Point and sister of Mrs J. O'DonelI and Mrs. Frank Lloyd became the bride of Jack Henrieks who is the son of Mrs. J, A, Gustafson of Newtown. md Miss Billie Austen became the bride of Malcom Heath, son of Mir, and Ms. E, A. Heath, The double cere- ~nony was performed by Judge Henry Story, U, s, Commissioner at his of- flee on Saturday, March 8.
 Mir, Hendricks has bought home at Charcoal Point where he and his charming young bride will be at home to their friends, while Mir, and Mrs Heath are having a home built near bv. They have apartments at the Rex foi the time being,
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
WARREN LUCAS
 IN PORTLAND

"ketchikan subscribed to three times it's quota in the last liberty bond drive" said Warren Lucas, who came in from California yesterday, and is at the Imperial. "Ketchikan was ex- cepulonaI prosperous last year as there was big pack and everyone was making money. 1t was the most pros porous part of Alaska, owing to the large number of canneres in the town and the district. This season the packers do not expect such a heavy run as they have enjoyed the past two years, but no one ever knows wha: the fish will be like until the pack has been made" Mir. Lucas left Ketch ikan few weeks ago and dallied in California before heading back toward the north.-Portland Oregonian.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
0REN F, HILL
 BACK HOME AGAIN

With just four days lacking in which to make the year since his de- parture from ketchikan for service overseas with the Medical Corps, Or en F. i4il, formerly pharmacist at the Walker Drug here, returned home last evening.
 MT, Hill, despite his two shrapneI wounds and experience with Hun gas, is looking particularly fit, although he was invaIided home after several months in a French hospital.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29

 GENERAL
 MNORED
Is Chosen to Command Expedition Going
 Into Siberia

SEATTLE, Mar. 2s - Signal miii- tary honors have been conferred upon Rrigadier General, Richardson, who was so long the head of the Alaska Road Commission and under whose di- rection nearly all the best roads and trails in Alaska were constructed.
 Tonights cables state that General Richardson has been given the com mand of the American expedition in Northern Russia and that he will leave for London in few days with a de- tachment of Engineers and Sanitary workers and replacement officers for Archangel. z
 Every member oF the detachment volunteered from the American fore es in France. Richarcson's expert ence as an Alaska army frontiersman won for him the distinction of being chosen to command the expedition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
CANDIDATES WHO
 ACCEPT NOMINATION

,iudge 6. A. Plumiey, magistrate and city clerk reported this morning that '''e following candidates had accepted "ha nomination for the following of- fees for the election which takes place Tuesday, April i. For Mayor:
 M. J. Heneghan. R. L, Petty, councilmen:
 Dean c. Cannon, H. Nixon, @. g, Paup, Walter Thomas, 2, J, Williams. N. R. Walker. Treasurer School Board:
 Ira H. King.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
]. 5. ARMY |S
 PROGRAMMED
 0N NEW BASIS
Force of 5OO,O0O Men Or Five Corps With 21 Divisions To Be
 Permanent

WASHINGTON, D. D, Mar. 2s, - General March announced today that she plans for the reorganization of the American army on peace basis had been completed.
 The plans call for a permanent force of 5oo,0oo men, in five corps with a total of 21 divisions. The Ninety-first Division is to be stationed at Camp Lewis and the Seventh Infantry will be divided between Alaska, the Philip pines and the Mexican border.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-03-29
LAWYER IS SUICIDES

SEATTLE, Mar, 2s,-Thomas 8. Mo Martin, well known attorney of this city committed suicide here by shoot. ing himself in Lincoln Park yesterday Grief over the the death of his wife and loneliness for his only child, Thos. g, Junior who is a Captain in the U, S, Artillery, now serving in France, are believed to have caused him to be- come melancholy. 8