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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21
AMEND THE CONSTITUTION

Oar State Supreme Court has
decided that judges are in class
by themselves when it comes to
PAYING tax for the support Of the
government, that they are ex~
empJ from paying income tax
like other people They 90 back
nearly q hundred years, to the
Constitution Of 1888, for author
ity 70 exempt themselves. Con
ditions arc quite different today
from what they were in 1885,
and a constitution written way
back IN the last century is I'M
suited to present day needs. The
people still have the right to
amend the Constitution and that
should be done without delay.
Lets bring it up to present day
standards. The next Legislature
should submit an amendment al
lowing the people to vote upon J!
and decide fox themselves.
Then the amendment to the
statute enacted by the last Leg
iSat,rn increasing the salary OF
Judges and allowing them lii.
pension equal to three fourths Of
THEN, salary should be repealed
The Supreme Court judges d,
not receive too much pay, ever
now, hut Superior Court judges
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21

The Republicans to put for
ward Conference treaties as is
sue in next November elections
These treaties have not all been
ratified but probably will be be-
fore the time fer going into !
campaign 1t is about the only
accomplishment Of the first year
Of the administration 1t has
pretty well muddled everything
else It has undertaken, notably
the tariff, tax and bonus legisla
ton. Their accomplishments III
the recent Conference may APP
peal to some people, but there
are many others who are still Of
the opinion that the League or
Nations would have accomplish
ed rs much and more than these
treaties and that had they been
ratlf led there would have been
no necessity for the Conference at
all. It seems to use that in going
before the people with the Con
ference Treaties as an issue they
are grabbing at straw and are
ilard-put for something to talk
about tand discuss. Unless the
next two years are more produc
tive OF results than the past year
they will have hard shedding in
the next Presidential election
The country is tired Of webbing,
and will become more so unless
there is a stiffening Of the back
bone Of the present administra l.
ton and the country is given some
constructive readjusting legisla-
ton. and is relieved in part Of
the burdensome taxes now weigh
ing down business and indivi~
duals.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF
LAND
3-13-1aw At

by virtue of power vested in me by
that deed of trust executed by r. D.
Harrell and wife, Emma Harrell, o..
the 2lst day of April, 1921, and re
corlc, IN the office Of the Register
Of Deeds for Halifay County in Book
:;24 at Page 146, default having been
made in the payment Of the note there
by secured, at the request of the
holder Of said note, I will sell for cash
at public auction to the highest bidder
in the town of Scotland Neck in front
of the Scotland Neck Bank on Monday,
the 10th day of April, 1922, at twelve
o clock noon, the following described
parcel of land, lying, being and situate
in the town Of Scotland Neck, County
lot Halifax and State of North Caro-
lima, 20 Wit
That lot including store and
other buildings located thereon.
and identical fixtures located in
said store as were conveyed to
said Harriet by S. L. Strickland,
! besinning at Madry's corner
the West side of Main Street OF
the Town Of Scotland Neck and
running with said Madry's line in
a Westerly direction $50 feet to
l.. Wilkerson' s line; thence with
| l.. Wllkerson s line 25 feet to
! stake, : newly made corner; thence
/ a straight line in an easterlv direc-
: ton $50 feet to Main Street;
thence with Main Street in a nor
/ therlv direction Is feet to Madrys
corner, the beginning, and being
! the same land which was convey
! ed to the said R. D. Harren by S.
| L. Strickland and wife by deed
recorded in the Office of the Reg,
lister cf Deeds for Halifax County
in Book 1924 at Page JAG.
This the 10th day Of March, 1922,
ASHBY DUNN, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Having withdrawn from the firm
or Dickens and Harrison, this is to
notify persons that [ am no longer
responsible for the obligations Of that
concern,
This March 10, 1922.
T. FTRD HARRISON.
3-13-Iaw At
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21
TUESDAY, MARCH 81, 1922.
BIBLE THOUGHT FCR TO-DAY

PRAISE THE GOOD GOD:--Make
joyful noise unto the Lord. Enter
into BIS gates with thanksgiving. For
the Lora is good.-Psa. 100: I, 4, 5.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-03-21
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By FRED H. GoRMLEY
Montgomery Bureau. The Age Herald
 g2l-2 First Nafinnnl hnnk hnIlhinG


 Montg gomery, February 11.--(Spe- cial)-Counties cannot be forced to construct fences around stock law districts in order that owners of cat tie in non-stock law districts may oo- tain the advantage of the open range. under a decision or the su- preme court Saturday afternoon, which reversed it's previous decision in a case from Mobile county. The supreme court granted the applica- tions for rehearing filed by the board of revenue and road commissioners of Mobile county, set aside the judgment which reversed the lower court and rendered a decision affirming the judgement of the Mobile circuit court The decision means that residents of non stock law districts will be re- sponsible civilly and criminally for any. depredations committed by their cattle in stock Jaw districts.
 In the last decision the supreme court held that the law plainly makes the owne1 of the cattle responsible for his dttle. Had the original de- cision stood. practically all counties would have been required to invest large sums of money in constructing fences around stock-law districts.
 Dekalb Case
 In the case of the court of county commissioners of Dekalb county vs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
COMPANIES QUIT MISSISSIPPI AS
 SUITS ARE FILED
By Associated Press

Jackson. Miss, February 11.-state Insurance Commissioner T. NJ Henry announced this afternoon he had been notified by telegraph that the Hartford Accident & Indemnity com pany would at once discontinue doing business in this state. This is the first company to withdraw following filing of suits against 41 life insur- ance companies by District Attorney A. J. Browning at Collins, Coving- ton county, yesterday. alleging viola tion of the antitrust laws of the state and asking accumulated penal ties aggregating sS9, GOO. .o00
 Official notification of the filing of the suits was received by Commis- sioner Henry today through whose office all the papers will have to be served.
 Domestic companies are not includ- ed in the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
PARTY FOR
 BRIDE-ELECT


 With a decorative motif of red and white carried out in an artistic ar rangement of gorgeous red carna- tions and lovely white hyacinths, the party given Saturday afternoon by Mrs. George Cochran in honor of Miss Christine Norris, of Birmingham. S brtde-elect, was one of the prettiest affairs of the season.
 The colors of St. Valentine were further carried out in quantities Of red hearts, in the score cards and In the refreshments. Progressive forty two was the game enjoyed during the afternoon. after which salad course followed by charlotte and cakes beautifully embossed in red. was served.
 Mrs. Cochran's delightful hospital ity was enjoyed by the members of Junior Matron's club and other friends including; Mesdames John i Eagan Joe Lacey. Sam Huey, Payton McEniry, Howard McEniry, S. W. Wright. Frank Diffley, James Don sldson c. Pope, Kittrell Trotter. J.. H. Blue, T. R. Mitchell, Herbert Batts. H. H. Pendieton. Herbert Mil ton, T. J. McCollum, Schuyler Harris, w A. Cochran, r. J. Cochran, and Misses Elizabeth Mitchell Lucia Reiiley Mable Moore. Carolyn Moore. Mamie Morris, Louise McFs1l and Mary Bell Baker. Mrs. Cochran was assisted in entertaining her guests by Mrs. R. l.. King and Mrs. Josie Moore.
 The honoree was presented with beautiful crystal bud vase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Counties Cannot Be Forced To Erect Fences About Stock
 LaW District Court Holds
Supreme Court Reverses Previous Decsion-Resid of Non-Stock Law Areas Held
 Responsible
Residents

C. H. McCarty, from the DeKalb cir cult court. the supreme court held that the county is without authority to issue interest bearing warrants to pay onefourth of the cost of c1l- etructing a road between Fort Payne and Collinsville. The board sought to sell the warrants under the act of 1919, as amended in 1920, but the supreme court said the act was in tended to provide a method of pro- tectiAg obligations already incurred and not for the creation of new obli- gations.
 In third decision involving eoun- ties, the supreme court. upheld the property assessment levied against S. J. Brintle of Birmingham by the board of revenue. and a jury of the Jefferson circuit court Brintles property was assessed at $12,000 by the board of tax adjustors. He ap- pealed to the. board of revenue. which sreduc ed the assessment to 5000. The state appealed to jury and it placed the assessment at 5000 The state appealed to the supreme court and lost
 J. Stargill, convicted or murder in the second degree for the killing of Cornelius Hendricks In Etowah coun- ty must serve 25 years in prison as a result of another decision, which af- firmed the judgment of the lower court. Stargill has already begun service in prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Miss Hayes Eutertains

Miss Vernon Hayes was charming hostess of Friday afternoon when she entertained at her home the members of the Spades club. The interior of the house was adorned with quanti ties of red carnations and white mar ecissi, carrying out the suggestions of Valentines day.
 Attractive score cards on valentines were used for the games of bridge. which followed delightful luncheon in which salad, ices and hints were served The prize for the highest score, hand embroidered card table cover, was awarded to Mrs. Paul Ragsdale, and the consolation, a jar of hyacinths, fell to Mrs. W. O.. HodglSins.
 Miss Hayes included in her hos pltality Mesdames Leo Hill A. D. Bell, Gardner Stephenson, Golan Buck, w O. Hodgkins and Misses Willie Lee Smith, Grace Moreland,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

ledge, Gordon Jones. Guy Wilson, Robert Hitchcock. A. J. Boynton, En- gene Hunny cutt C. W. Mcdonald, D.. K. Miller, W. A. Cochran, Gardner F. Goodwin, W. P. Golson, Julian Er- lick. H. L. Bains Lacey Edmundson, A. S. Fitzpatrick. II. H. Pendleton,-C A Harris, Schuyler Harris. B. P. Harris. Bruce Sntder. c. ". Nixon, Robert Smith, J. s. Winters. Mac Clay. F. W. McNeil, T. c. Johnston, Thomas Carlisle. P. M. Matthews, Robert Fonville, J. L. Drennen, Cor don Hamrick. L. D. McCollum. F. B. Mays, and Misses Petrie and Will Hams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
250,0O0 CHILDREN AND HALF MILLION
 ADULTS STARVING
By Associated Press

London, February 1.-Two hum dred and fifty thousand children are starving in the Chuvash region of eastern Russia, to say nothing of half million adults who have lost all hope of help, according to a tele- gram from the Russian famine re- lief commission of the International Federation of Trades unions received today by Arthur Henderson, prom inent labor member of the House of Commons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
A rrrnNnnN RRInGn

A large and beautiful event of the week was the bridge party given by Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth Friday afternoon at her home on Clarendon avenue when she entertained the members of-the Southside Bridge club and a number of other friends.
 The artistic interior of this lovely home afforded an attractive setting for the guests, The tables for the games of bridge were arranged in the living room and in the dining room.
 Scores were kept on valentines representing littls cupids, and the club prize, and the guest prize, both of which were decks of cards in leather cases, were awarded to Mrs. c. ". Mcdonald and Mrs. W. D. Fay Tor. The consolation, drawn from the center piece of the dining table, which held red candles in silver can dlesticks and a silver basket of red carnations from which were drawn tiny red hearts. was a beautiful heart shaped box of candy and was drawn by Mrs. W. W. Hollingswo
 delicious plate luncheon with charlotte russe and cake and coffee was served the guests who included Mesdames w. D. Taylor, George Rut-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
MANNING NOT GUILTY
By Associated Press

Raleigh, N. C., February11.-A ver- dict of not guilty was returned by a jury in federal court here this aft ernon after two minutes deliberat tion in the case of pr. J. M. Manning, mayor of Durham, charged with vio- lating the anti narcotic law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
THE WEATHER
By Associated Press

Washington, February 11.-Aiaba- ma and Mississippi: Local rains with mild temperature Sunday followed by colder. Sunday night: Monday fair and much colder; fresh southwest shifting to northwest winds.
 Georgia: Rain Sunday or Sunday night followed by clearing and colder Monday
 Tennessee: Rain Sunday, much colder Sunday night in west portion; Monday generally fair and much colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

will purchase her spring stock of goods.
 Mrs. A. J. Aven of Clinton Miss, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. s. E. Bailey.
 Mrs. Schuyler Harris who is i'll was removed Saturday from her home to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital
 Mrs. W. D. Taylor will leave Tues day for Pulaski Tenn, where she will visit Mrs. T. B. Wade.
 Friends of M. c. Reynolds will re- gret to learn that he is i'll at South Highland infirmary in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Wilmont Tucker, of Alexan- der City, is visiting friends in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

The Age Herald maintains special rep- resentatives in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. l.. D. McCOlluD' cOrre- spondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer 1072. H. B. Walker. Realty building, Bessemer, manager of eircm- iation-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
BESSEMER

Bessemer. February 11.-(speciaL) Bessemer merchants are making ar engagements to inaugurats the custom of a Trade Day" in Besse- mer and at a meeting held Friday night an organization was perfected with J. A. Snider, chairman, and T. R. Copeland secretary. for arranging for special days on which trade would be brought to the city.
 One purpose of the Trade Day. is to encourage buying at home from Bessemer merchants and on the spe- cial day special bargains and goods will be on display. There will be an other meeting of the merchants on Tuesday night at Long-Lewis' store, when all of the details of the day will be planned and the date set and all committees for the advertising pro- gram will be appointed.
 Attractive inducements will be off, fered in the way of prizes and a large and wide interest in the event throughout the surrounding territory will be aroused.
 Dr. Middleton S Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent Of Bir- mingham, will hold services Sunday evening at Trinity Episcopal church at 7:3O o'clock.
 Dr. W R. Hendrix of the South Highlands church of Birmingham will address the men and boys of the city Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Grand theatre. under the au- spices of the Y. NJ C. A.
 Secures Funds for Band
 At the recent meeting of the city council the Bessemer Boys band ap- peared before that body and a re- quest was made for funds to continue the work of the band and to pay some out standing bills.
 The councilmen discussed the mat ter and it was referred to the finance committed Several of the members Of that committee after discussing the matter deemed it inadvisable at this time to donate anything to the band on account of the general con dition of hard times" with the city as well as with individuals.
 Alderman ". A. Simmons, however, was unwilling that the band should lack sufficient funds to develop into q real first class band and he solicited funds from several aldermen and from other citizens and raised $S0.0O for the boys.
 The following contributed; W. A. Simmons, s10.00; George Ross $t0.00; Long-Lewis Hardware company s1O00; First National bank, 5000; PfEg1ey- Wiggley, $1o,oo Moss Crot- well, $500; W. W. Holingsworth, $500; Jesse Edwards. $500; Jap Bry- ant, $500; Lee Moody. s5.O0i Rose Huey, s2.50; J. c. Cury & Co.,, $2.50; schelifci Bros, s2.o0; T. T. Huey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Adelle Jones, Helen Drum, Dori Lewis and Katherine Maddox.
NIrs. auInn Honored


 Mrs. Annie Quinn, of Anniston, who is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Gordon F.. Hamrick, was the inspira- ton of delightful spend the day party given in her honor by Mrs. Gordon F. Jones at her home on Clarendon avenue.
 The luncheon table was centered with a basket of crimson poinsettas and attractive hand-painted place cards marked places for the follow ing guests: Mesdames F. Bumford Schuyler Harris, George Woodrow, P M Matthews, Thomas G. John ston, Gordon E. Hamrick, Robert Hitchcock, R. l.. King, Reid, George Stevenson, Hart and c. B. Hollings- worth A delicious four-course luncheon was served and the after noon spent in delightful informality.
 Dinner Party
 MT. and Mrs. F. S. Fitzgerald enter tained at dinner party last night at their home in celebration of the birthday anniversary of Mir. Fits gerald.
 The table for the occasion was centered with basket of lovely red carnations and place cards bore the names of the following guests: Dr. L. L. Vann, J. ". Brooks, F. B. Buck Dr. W. P. Price, Herbert Milton and W. H. Shanz
 A delicious five course dinner was served.
 Glass Officers
 The Pep" class of the First Pres byterian church which Is one of the largest and most interested classes of young people in the city with J. B. Morton teacher, elected officers at their recent meeting with the follow ing elected: president Arthur Burdin; vice president. Miss Mary Sue David son; secretary and treasurer, Miss Ellen Fitzpatrick.
 First Baptist Choir
 The choir of the First Baptist church of Bessemer will be organized next Wednesday evening into a body having a president. vice president, secretary, treasurer, librarian and director.
 The following members have been appointed a nominating committee: Gordon F. Vail, Mrs. c. H. Brown rigg Mrs. J. H. D. Smith and Miss Elizabeth Herbert.
 The personnel of the choir will in clude Sopranos. Mesdames John Perkins, O. H. Halbrook. Norman Parker, c. H. Brownrigg, Wed Gwin, J, A. Little, J. E. Wilson, c Herbert, Charles Jackson and Miss Mary Key holds; altos, Mesdames J. H. n. Smith, M. P. Reynolds. B. Marsh. Gordon Vail and Miss Elizabeth Her bert; tenors, o. Fl. Halbrook. G. Her bert; bassos, Charles Jackson, Cor don Vail. pr. L. M. Barnett and Ralph Price.
 Valentine Party
 The Christian Endeavor Valentine party Friday evening in the primary room was a delightful event, bring ing together about sixty young guests The decorations were attrac- tive Valentine emblems and hearts and flowers used in profusion in the rooms.
 Contests and games in which part ners were drawn with Valentines and music were enjoyed. Fruit salad and red and white cakes were serv- ed Mrs. A. D. Bell acted as chair man of the program for the evenings entertainment.
 Personals Miss Adelle Jones, of Dayton, is the guest of Miss WiIlie Lee Smith.
 Mrs c. A. Moore, of Eutaw, is visit ing Mrs. c. W. Mcdonald and Mrs George Harrison.
 Mrs. j. T. Crofford left yesterday for Chicago and St. Louis where she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

E. Os INN IO4N, ObttTVers Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during fhe 24 hours ending at D. rn s0th meridian time, February II. 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
HURST IS NOMINATED
 POSTMASTER AT. LEEDS

Washington, February l1.-(Spe- cial)-The,. President today nomi- mated John E. Hurst to be postmaster at Leeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

S1.0o; c. E. Hawkins. $1.0o; Paul Ragsdale, s1.00; Joe Scott, $lOO; H. E. Primer, S100; E. G. Terry, $l.OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. February II. 1922;
 Highest temperature ............ 7b Lowest temperature ................ 62 Mean temperature .......4.... 6s Normal temperature ............... 4s Excess In temperature since Jan. l.. 5s Rainfall ...... .................... 00 Total rainfall since Jan. l.......... s.14 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1...... IFS Relative humidity, a. m. ......... s4
 12 noon ................. 72
 D. m. ....... ..,..... 69 Dry thermometer, a. m. ......... 62
 IF noon .................. 6s
 p. m. s.s......s.... e9 Wet thermometer. a. m. ....... 5e
 12 noon .................. 62
 ! D. nl. !. 62
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
pnrtr nt NVoodwnrd Club

The beautiful spring-like weather that prevailed Saturday attracted large number of guests 10 the Satur- day afternoon bridge party and dance at the Woodward Golf club, the hostesses for the afternoon being Mrs. II. E. Mussey and Mrs. M. Il. Mcdowell of Ensley,
 There were ten tables of bridge and later A number of other guests came in for the dance and music that fol- lowed. Delicious angel food cake and coffee were served and lovely prizes of handmade handkerchiefs were awarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
FROM A toZ YOU SAVE
 AT Jacobs
MAIL ORDER BUYERS

MAIL ORDER BUYERS Your orders will receive the personal attention of experts at Jacobs and will be shipped the same day we receive them. Add 7c per pound for postage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12
Announcements

Henry c. Ozley announced satur- day that he would be a candidate for city clerk of Bessemer, in the coming democratic primary. Mir. Ozley has lived in Bessemer for the past 70 years and for the past l2 years has been employed in the accounting de- partment of the Tennesse Coal, Iron and Railroad company at the Besse- mer furnaces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

John W. Brooks, of the real estate firm of Brooks & Lewis, announces his candidacy for presidency Of the city council in the democratic prl- mary. MT Brooks for several years has been identified with the city soV- ernment. having served as alderman for two terms and having served for five years on the board of edueation'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-12

Dr. W R. Hendrix of the South Highlands church of Birmingham will address the men and boys of the city Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Grand theatre. under the au- spices of the Y. NJ c. A.