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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-02-21
AN CRyN ANCE

In view of the several eases of rabies
discovered in dogs in this community
the Commissioners Of the town of
Scotland Neck have enacted the fol
lowing ordinance.
IT shall be unlawful for anyone 20
allow dogs to run at large unlnuzzled
in the corporate limits OF the town OF
Scotland Neck
Anyone violating this ordinance viii
upon CONVICTION he fined $500 a:.d
costs for each offanse.
This ordinance &c become effective
February IL, 1o22 and TO remain IN
effect for thirty days thereafter.
r. T. COLEMAN, Mayor.
IRWIN CLARK, Cler1z-
2-17-4t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-02-21
RALEIGH PRAISES ssTHE UNLOV-
ED WIFE,

Raleigh, N. c., Feb. 10, 1922
Mgr Dixie Theatre,
Scotland Neck, n. c.
Played HThe Unloved Wife, Co.
two days to big business in spite Of
exceptionally cold weather. It IS ono
Oh the prettiest comedy dramas I have
played this season and superior 70
many that charged twice the admission,
You eau safely give personal guaran-
teS
J. S. UPCHURCH, Mgr.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-02-21

. Cutie - s'I Can't Resist Them,
Dolly and many others. Staged
III the mammoth auditorium of the new
High School Building, with its won 1
derful acoustics and one of the largest f
stages IN the State, the presentation
OF can Adamless Eden should mark
an epoch in the annals of amateur pro
auctions
Popular prices will prevail and the
proceeds are to be devoted to the .
work Of Al Saints Episcopal Church.
Do you believe that women can
exist without menu No matter on
which side Of this momentous question
your beliefsEmay: lie, you will find the !
answer given by An Adamless Eden
amusinglv funny. Forget dull care
and the. income tax and see the play
which will be presented in the audi
toriuIn. of the Junior Senior High
school Building at Roanoke Rapids on
Ffidax, February oath, at Sis sharp.
R ssAn Adamless Eden Is one Of the
most successful musical comedies Of
decade. Catchy music; pretty. girls,
and comic INCIDENTS prevent a single
dull moment from the rising Of the
curtain to the end of the show. The
east of one hundred is being trained
by Mrs. Frank T.. Nash, whose ability
4 in the organization and conduct OF
musical comedy productions is well.
known.
8 Among the catchy masicall song hits
e the production are s.The WAY We
Live Now Gle Kissed Me- = ssMy
EaI, princess of My Dreams,
49, will relieve indigestioo
/Of in five minutes or your
money hack.
FL T. WHITEHEAD co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-02-21
IAN ADAELLsEES EDEN''
BIC: PRODUCTION

Will Be Staged il Roanoke Rapids
High Schools EGaznrn 9th Auditor
ium Friday, February Gath. Cast
Of One Hundred.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14

more to a greater number of human
beings. Year after year it's boun-
daries are extended. Year by year it's
sunshine is shed upon more of the
earth's inhabitants.
This does not necessarily mean the
gains Of the Christian religion, for
Christmas is wider than Christianity.
The day Of the coming of Jesus is
cherished by many millions who have
no connection with Christian churches
or the faith they profess. The holi-
day is dear to all who live in lands
where Christians are most numerous.
It wins the devotion of little children
and holds their affection as they grow
older. For multitudes it's observance
is not in any sense a rite Of belief,
but manifestation of rejoicing in the
love of fellow-dwellers in a world
which at best has too little of the SUM-
shine of kindness and affection.
There is no reason to fear that this
growth of Christmas will cease. There
is nothing to indicate that it will ever
fail to widen the realm of bright
hopes and radiant thoughts, shining
children's eyes and smiling older
faces, when winter days are briefest
and darkest, in the more populous half
of the earth, and nature leaves most
for man to do, in making the world
cheerful and life worth while.-Cleve-
land News-Leader.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Legion Notes.

The annual meeting Of the Fremont
Woodcock post of the American legior
will be held on Thursday evening
December 21 at p. M, in the clut
rooms. There will be election Of Of
ficers, a radio concert and luncheon
Be sure to be present.
Theodore Wahlfors is home from
Asbury hospital for a few days.
William Heruth left for Minneap
oils where he will receive medical at
tention at the Veterans bureau.
Vernon Blair is in the Asbury hos
pital in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Green from the Veterans bu
reau was in Princeton last week inter
viewing ex-service men in regard tt
their claims for compensation, etc.
Do not fail to attend the New Years
ball at the armory.
tFFlashes of Action" the great mo-
tion picture play, will be here soor
under the auspices of the legion.
Your dues should be paid by Jan
uary 1. Attend to this matter so yor
will not lose an issue of the Legio1
Weekly.
The Legion must have members. Al
the ex-service men should do their Bit
and do it now.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
The
First Christmas
Bp uannio J. Euoch.
In the u1tsconsin Farmer

merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
ClangB the heavy. deep-toned bell,
And all tho world gives back the answer:
Christ is born, and all is WE'LL"
OVER nineteen hundred years ago
~ there lived in the little town of
Nazareth humble carpenter and his
wife, Mary.
At this time the ruler of the Roman
empire, Augustus Caesar, required all
persons to pay taxes for the upkeep
of the kingdom. Joseph was de-
scendant of King David. Although
he was living in Galilee, the law re-
Qufred him to go to Bethlehem In Ju-
dea to pay his taxes.
When it was time to pay the trib-
ute, Joseph took Mary with him on
the journey to Bethlehem. 1t was q
tiresome journey. They were very
weary when they reached the little
town. Joseph went to the hotel to
get room where they could rest. But
poor Joseph was disappointed, for SO
many other people had come to the
little town that day the rooms were
all taken No doubt Joseph and Mary
felt lonely and discouraged as night
came on. At last they went to stable
to find place to sleep. Here in a
manger the Savior Of the World was
born.
This was very lowly place indeed
for the Prince Of Peace to be born.
Prophets had been foretelling his CON-
ing for many years. People were ex-
pecting him to come, but in some very
grand way. Some thought he would
make the kings leave their thrones
and himself be the ruler. But he
came as sweet, dear little babe.
Now, you wonder how the people
heard Of his birth, in those long, long
ago days when there were no tele-
graphs or telephones? Perhaps you
think so important news as this would
be announced publicly by the highest
officials or the richest people in town
and a holiday declared.
But not so. The first news of his
birth was told to people engaged in
a very humble and lowly work.
Methinks it must have been a beau
tiful warm night. Far out on the hills
of old Judea the shepherds were herd
ing their sheep. No doubt they were
talking together about the big crowd
in Bethlehem that evening. Suddenly
there appeared in the sky bright
light. The shepherds were afraid. An
angel spoke to them and said, "Be
not afraid; bring you good tidings of
great JOY which shall be to all people,"
Then he told them that Jesus had
been born in Bethlehem; that they
would find him, babe, wrapped in
swaddling clothes lying in manger
with his mother, Mary.
Suddenly there appeared with the
angel host of other angels singing,
"Glory to God in the highest and on
earth peace, good will to men,"
After the angels were gone the shep-
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
EVERY CHRISTMAS is BIGGER,
Day Means More to Greater Number
of People-Boundaries Extended
Year After Year.

ear After Year.
In uncounted pulpits and on multi
tude of printed pages this Christmas
day will be made the subject of glow
ing pictures of the progress of the
world toward peace, and peace with
honor and justice.
In some features the holiday of Civ
ing, the day set apart for rejoicing
over the birth Of the most potent apos-
tie Of peace mankind has ever known,
wears a more nobly prophetic aspect
this year than it has had in a century
or millennium, and thrilling appeals
to the faith and brotherly love of good
people can be made without in the
least overstepping the bonds of truth.
The facts are rich in promise, beyond
the realization of many eyes weary of
long strife and repeated disillusion-
ment. There will be comparatively
little danger of exaggeration in the
praise Of Christmas this glorifed day
which finds the world scarce able to
grasp the full meaning of great
events.
/ But there is another phase of
Christmas which is always we'll worth
noting, and especially so when the
pace Of human progress is quickened
by momentous changes toward peace
Ind good will. This Is tho constant
widening and unending conquests of
! the best of holidays.
Every Christmas is bigger than the
one before it. Always the day means
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
ness at school during the holidays? !?
Gould anything be more pathetic?,

Gould anything be more pathetic?,
Has anyone such astounding control
of his feet that he can prevent them
from dancing at Mr.. Fezziwig's party
And where is the impossible person
who can suppress cheer at that re.
markable gentleman's performance
with his legs? IF such there be, 20,
mark him WE'LL" for he has no pleas.
ant places in his heart for these de.
lightful 'humors.
And then the damsel with the "lace
tucker! Dear me, what a chase she
gave one interested young man in
Blind Mans Buff! And how he paid
her up for it in a certain shadowy
corner of the room; how he did, in.
deed! But she liked it. Oh, yes, she
liked it very much indeed, did the dam
sci with the lace tucker!
Then to return to the Cratchit fam
lily, who is there to resist the simple
toast Of Tiny Tim, toast of five
words that encompasses the hope OF
all men:
"GOD BLESS Us, EVERY ONE!'
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Wool Meetine Called

Delegates from all county wool
growers associations in the state and
other persons interested, will meet at
University farm, st. Paul, Thursday
January 4, in connection with Farm
ers' and Homemakers' week, to COM
plete organization of a permanent
state wool marketing association.
The organization meeting was held in
St. Paul, November Is, under the aus
n;ces of the Farm Bureau federation.
Since, special committees have COM
nleted drafting constitution, BY
laws and other details that had to be
prepared before the permanent orga-
nization could be formed.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
QUAINT CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
Cupid Plays Part in Many of the Su-
perstitions That Are Still
Given Consideration.
Good St. Thomas, serve me right
And send me true love tonight,
That I may gaze upon his face,
Thop him in INV fond arms onohra

GOOQ OL. lnO1naS, serve IIle ElENJ
And send me true love tonight,
That may gaze upon his face,
Then him in my fond arms embrace
After placing piece of holly under
her pillow, many girl, in the north of
England especially, repeats these lines
to herself before retiring to rest on
Christmas eve, according to a writer
in London Tit-Bits.
Cupid plays an important part in
many of the superstitions and Gus
toms that are still extant at this sea-
son.
A Christmas practice among super
stitious girls who wish to dream about
their future lovers is that of abstain
ing from food or drink or speech dur
ing the whole of Christmas eve Then,
after all the family have retired, they
make cack Of flour, salt and water,
called "dumb cake" This they eat
just before retiring to bed, in the be-
lief that their somewhat indigestible
supper will cause them to dream of
CiiSll 1uCuI 1luoOcl11CS.
In the Alps there exist several
charming Yuletide customs of propos-
ing marriage by the language of
flowers. If a fiirl accepts bouquet
Of edelweiss from a man during the
period from Christmas day to New
Years eve the action denotes that she
accepts him as her future husband.
Another Christmas custom in Switz-
erland is for the young man to place
a flower pot, containing single rose,
and note on the window sill of the
girls room when she is absent from
home. He then waits her reply. If
the maid accepts the flower before
New Years eve, then the young man
boldly enters the house to task papa"
If, on the other hand, the rose is not
touched, but is allowed to fade away,
the proposal is rejected without a
single word of love having been ex-
changed between the couple.
In Sardinia Christmas wooing is far
"oie colHpllcdleu IL q 'od1ulHiaH LII
thol' has a marriageable daughter, the
would-be suffer applies to him for
permission to speak to her by means
cf species Of telephone that has
been in use for the purpose for GEN.
turies Of Christmases.
1t is a long string with wooden
knob at each end. The girl drops one
knob out Of her window and, the shut
ters being closed, places the other
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
66e-
Holiday
Spirit
"a 81 n = = = =
10, 1922, Western Newspaper Union.)

(AN there be anyone who does not
~ polish up his holiday spirit by
reading Dickens "Christmas Carol"?
Is there anyone who does not give HIM
self the fun Of skimming down the
slide with Bob Cratchit and laughing
at his comforter, three yards long, ex.
elusive Of the fringe" stream out be-
hind him like the woolly tail of kite?
Is there anyone who does not creep
up the cold staircase with Old Scrooge
and shiver into his dismal roo. there
to eat small and lonely bowl of por-
ridge with the crusty old gentleman?
Is there anyone who does not love
Tiny Tim and his wee, brave crutch?
And Mrs. Cratchit, who can cook a
goose to beat anything thus far &C.
complished in the history Of mankind?
And then, when we follow the Spirit
OF Christmas Past, can anyone fail to
be moved by the forlorn little figure of
Old Scrooge as lad. left In loneli-
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
CENTRAL SEEKS
| MORE SUPPORT
Officials State Shippers in This Local.
ity Are Not Giving Association
Patronage 1t Merits.
BUSINESS HAS INCREASED
Commission Agency Claims 1t Has
Saved It's Patrons $4,000 Dur
ing Ten Months of 1922.

Several weeks ago R. P. Roethle, a
representative Of the Central Cooper
ative Commission association, was in
Princeton. Mr.. Roethle stated that
the association was not receiving the
support which it merited from this To-
cality. The aid of the Union in furn-
ishing the public with information has
been solicited. The Central Livestock
Cooperative Commission association,
which handles business of $20,000,-
900 year, is probably the largest or
ganization Of it's kind in the world.
The Central is farmer-owned, farm
er-controlled cooperative agency Or
ganized by the farmers for the pur-
pose of marketing their livestock to
better advantage. The success of it
should be matter of material con-
Germ to all livestock producers.
The late W. A. McKerrow, who was
manager of the Central association at
the time of his death, in addressing
the annual Mile Laos county farm
bureau meeting last year presented
some interesting facts concerning the
phenomenal record the cooperative
commission association had made dur
ing the few months it had been in
existence
The Central l-Co-operative Commits
sion association entered the South St.
Paul market for business on August 8,
1921. During the first month it han
died almost as many cars as any two
of the 35 firms doing business on the
market. During September the CEN
trail received 721 cars or three times
as many as the largest number ham
died by any other firm. In October
the number ran up to 1,100, as many
cars as the total number received by
the Central's four closest competitors
and % other firms on the market. In
November it handled 1892 cars or
more livestock than any two firms
have ever handled on the South St..
Paul market in the same length of
time.
Under the direction of J. S. Mont
gomery, who was chosen as the Sue
cessor of Mr.. McKerrow, the central
has developed rapidly during 1922 and
its business increased at surprising
rate. The records on November l
showed that the Central during the
first ten months Of this year had ham
died more than 10000 cars of live
stock, almost one-fourth of the entire
amount of shipments received at the
South St. Paul market during that
time.
The assistant manager, J. B. John
son, writes that during the first 10
months of 1922 the Central has made
net saving for it's patrons of $50, 900.
The amount Of savings for the whole
year, he states, will exceed 100000.
In this amount are not included the
savings on the commission charges
which are effected by the association,
which are on an average $3.50 per car.
Whatever the company saves is re-
funded to it's patrons at the end of the
year. According to the facts present
ed by the officials of the Central, the
saving is effected by handling the
business with fewer number of men.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
BattlefieldS A La Carte

The Yank buddy was revisiting bat
tie scenes and was amazed to see a
group of men, all under the direction
of a man in uniform of discharged
French corporal, busily digging in a
field.
"Queska vous diggy la Pierre -
he asked in his best French.
"Ze sheel 'ole, M'sieu'," answered
Pierre. "Ze las pairr-r-tie of lady
and zhentlemen tourists from Ameri-
que, sey are a leetle deesappointed wiz
re field of battalle."- ."-American Le-
gion Weekly.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14

herds talked over the w0ndrous news.
Then they hurried away to Bethlehem
to see If it was true. Sure enough,
there were Mary and Joseph and the
little babe, Jesus. They then went out
to tell others.
God also told the news Of his gift
to the world by placing new star
in the sky. The wise men saw it and
followed it's shining rays until they,
too, found the Babe of Bethlehem"
These wise men worshiped him and
gave him gifts of gold, myrrh and
frankincense.
This was the first Christmas.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

1 heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!
And thought how as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
OF peace on earth; goodwill to men!
Till, ringing, singing on it's way
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!
Henry Longfellow.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
COUNTY NURSE
MAKES REPORT
Expense Account of Past Two Years
Shows Miss Barskey Has Con-
Quoted Work Economically.

The report of the expense account
Of the county nurse during the past
two years shows she has been very
prudent and economical in conducting
her work. Even the most thrifty in
dividuals will be surprised to note how
her expenses have been reduced to the
minimum.
During the first year Miss Barskey
was in our county she received a sal
ary of 1925 per month. On January
1. of this year it was raised to $3.50
per month. He total salary from
January to December, 1922, is
$2,975.O0. Her total expenses during
the same period are $1,499.92. This
makes the average expense per month
$71.43.
In considering this expense account
it should be remembered that Miss
Barskey is constantly travelling about
the county and that she has taken
many children to St. Paul and Mime
apolis to receive treatment or be ex-
amined.
The total cost of maintaining our
county nurse for 21 months, including
all her expenses and salary, has been
$4,474.92, approximately $213 per
month. It should be remembered
that the county Red Cross association
has paid all the bills. The taxpayers,
as such, have not contributed to her
support. 2:..
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Knob to her ear. Down below her
would-be lover pours words of undy-
ing devotion into his knob!

would-be lover pours words of undy-
ing devotion into his knob!
On every New Years day in Ru-
mania fair of marriageable girls is
held. The girls are all drawn UP in
one line and the men in another, with
the parents Of both behind them. If
young man likes the looks of any
particular girl he steps out of his
line, goes up to her and enters into
conversation. If he is favorably re-
ceived by the girl, his parents and her
parents compare notes as to the mar
riage settlement and similar practical
matters.
Many quaint superstitions are asso-
ciated with the festive season in va
rious parts Of Britain. In Hertford-
shire the wearing of new shoes on
Christmas day is considered to be very
unlucky. Western Newspaper Union.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Breeders to Meet.

The Annual meeting of the Mime
sofa Livestock Breeders association
will be held at the University farm in
st. Paul on January 3, 4 and 5. The
session on Friday will be Of especial
interest to every livestock producer.
) Farmers who are interested are
urged to be in attendance.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Hard Lesson tn Learn.

The worlds kings are learning that
they must accept reign--checks if they
are to continue receiving pay checks.
Washington Post.
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
Legion Auxiliary to Meet.

IeSIOH AuNIlId1y 10 WeeC'
The Legion auxiliary will meet next
Thursday evening, December 21, in
the armory. There will be election
of officers.
The business session will be fol-
lowed by social meeting with the
legion boys. Refreshments will be
served All members of both orga-
nizations are urged to be present
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
THE VOICE OF THE CHRIST CHILD.

"
The earth has cold with it's burden of care,
Il But at Christmas it always is young,
E The heart of the jewel burns ]ustrous and fair
And it's soul full of music breaks forth the air.
8 When the song of the angels is sung
M 1t is coming, old EARTH it is coming tonight
Y, On the snOWlakes which cover the sod =
s. The feet of the Chrst-chd fall gently and white
And the voice of the Chrischild tells with delight
e That mankind are the children of God.
= On the sad and lonely, the wretched and poor
Y That voice of the Christ-child shall fall;
y And to every blind wanderer opens the door
Il Of hope he dared not dream of before,
Il With sunshine of welcome for ALL
= The feet Of the humblest may walk in the field
gH Where the feet of the hottest have trod +
Il This this is the marvel of mortas revealed,
n When the slvery trumpets of Christmas have peaed
+ That mankind the children of God.
* Phillips Brooks
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14
SALE RECEIPTS
APP0RTI0NED
Statement Shows Distribution of Mon.
ey Derived From Sale of Land
to State for Taxes.

On August IA, 1922, the absolute
sale Of certain lands to the state for
delinquent taxes was completed. Au-
ditor Peltier has issued the following
statement showing how the receipts
from this sale have been apportioned:
STATE TAX.
State revenue 1914
State school 2.95
Teachers Ins. and Ret. fund ........ .08
The Princeton union., 1922-12-14

Seriously Afflicted.
The allies may not be moon struck,
but they appear to be crescent struck.
Washington Post.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-05-11
King George Democratic.

"When lie Is out Of the public eye
King George often sacrifices appear
ance for comfort-indeed, while in
conversation with him not long ago
noticed that one of the shoes he
wore was adorned with patch!" This
is one of many intimate anecdotes Of
his long connection with the royal
family told by Ernest Brooks, o. B. E..
the accredited royal photographer,
in the Strand magazine. Queen Mary's
favorite portrait of Princess Mary re-
veals something of the kings tastes
in regard to feminine fashions. When
Mr.. Brooks showed the king the first
print, his majesty raised an objection
to the width of the panniers on either
side of the princess frock and or
dered him to have them taken out OF
the negative.
The Hope pioneer., 1922-05-11

wraps is made up of capes or Of wraps
that look like capes. Coats almost
lose their identity in aping the favor
ite of fashion. The picture dis
closes an aristocratic leader, in long
tweed cape for general wear. 1t is
plain, carefully shaped and has a
particularly becoming high collar. Sits
at each side. that release the arms,
are faced by bands Of the material
and eight large buttons, extending
from the collar to the waistline pro-
vide for the fastening. This cape Is