North Carolina Newspapers

Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report THE SOCIAL, SWIM. Death of Mrs. John T. Brinkley. CONVOCATION OF TARBORO. The Commonwealth. THURSDAY. AUGUST 27, 1896. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Clearing Sale. 10 day? and the opportunity passes Our entire Stock of Summer Goods at greatly reduced prices. Our object to mate room for the Fall Stock, which i arriving daily. We also invite all to call and see our pretty New Goods. M. Hoffman & Bbo. For Sale. One Fine, Pure Blooded Male Hog Weighs 175 pounds. W. H. Joset, Scotland Neck, N. C. to Divide the Books. The stockholders in the Scotland eck Circulating Library which was organized here some four years ago are hereby notified ' to meet at The Commonwealth office, Monday, Aug. 31, at S o'clock a. m. to divide the Looks. The library is no longer kept up and the books are to be equally di vided amongst the stockholders. BARGAINS IN GIN FIXTURES. Second-Hand 45-Saw Massey Cotton Gin. One Godwin Cotton Press. Also four horse-power gearing tor cotton ginning. Terms easy. J. B. Edwabds. S 27 2t Scotland Neck, N. C. School for Boys and Girls. CLARKSV1LLE. Opens September 14th. 1896. ' Special attention given to Music and rrimary Department, paratory instruction. Thorough pre- For further in- formation address Miss Sally S. Neal. Shoemaker Wanted. Several gentlemen of Scotland Neck take this method of advertising for a firt-class Shoemaker. There is a good opening here and any first-class man will receive good patronage. S 20 2i Several Citizens. Selling Percales and Zepher Ging hams at 8c. See them. N. B. Josey. Thomson's Glove fitting Corsets to be had at N. B. Josey. We are offering Bargains in Sum mer and light weight fabrics. N. B. Josey. Warning To Trespassers ! 7ALL PERSONS are notified that trespassers upon the lands and timber of this Company will be prosecuted. It would be well for those of whom tim ber has been bought to examine their contracts before cutting anything. The law is strict and can be found in Acts of 1889, chapter 168. The Com pany has instructed its attorney to See that it is enforced. The N. C. Lumber Go. 1 23 Cm Tillery, N. BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. The best salve inthe world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, C hilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refnnced. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. T. WHITEHEAD & CO. Car for the Whites. Special attention is called to the fact that with the colored people's excur sion from Scotland Neck to Wilming ton September 10th, there will be a special car for the whites. Mr. Henry Gray of Scotland Neck has the tickets for the whites and will have charge of their car. AM things will be orderly. Mr. G. H. Johnson will accompany the excursion as spec ial policeman to see that good order is maintained all the way going and com ing. This policeman goes at the re quest of the managers of the excur sion. It is a good opportunity for any v ho wish to go to Wilmington at cheap Me. &0-D. K. Smith will sell tickets to the white people at Tillery, and Hale Brothers will sell tickets to the white people at Halifax. Life of Bryan and Sewall. We have just received a copy of "The Life and Speeches of Bryan and Se wall," from the publishers. It contains Mr. Bryan's epeech of acceptance in -Madison Square Garden, August 12th, and other speeches. It gives a sketch of Mr. Bryan's life, and a collection of his best and most thrilling speeches. The publishers de sire an agent to canvass this town on liberal commissions Price 25 " cents for paper cover and $ 1.00 for. cloth binding. Prmhectna and circulars sent to any one who will pw-s the ubr (2x Sid? LOCAL NEWS. -Mr. Hines to preach. Rev. R. W. Hines of Hobgood will preach in the tfaptist church here Sunday night. Dr. Hyatt of Kmston will be in Scot land Neck at Hotel Lawrence, Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th, for the purpose of examining and treat ing diseases of the eye. Approaching marriage. Cards are out announcing the Marriage of Mr. J. S. Bowers and Miss Lottie B. Smith, both of Scotland Neck, Wednesday Sep tember 2nd at 1 :30 p. m. Hurt ox the railroad. Last Mon day night Mr. George Marks, was struck by a log train near town, and was thought to be seriously hurt, but he has been able to walk about since. Mr. E. L. Jordan dead. Mr. E. L. Jordan, formerly a resident of Scotland Neck, died at his home in Wilson a few days ago. The people of this com munity remember him as one of the leading salesmen for M. Hoffman & Bro. while here. Five years ago to-day. On the first page of this issue we publish a poem on the wreck at Bostain's bridge August 27, 1891. It has been just hye years since the awful wreck and it is fresh in the minds of most people in the State to-day. Unlucky field. Monday afternoon lightning struck and consumed two fodder stacks in Mr. Collin Gray's field a few miles from town. Mr. Gray says that several times bolts of lightning have struck the ground in that same field and killed the cotton and corn around. Orderly crowd. -Last Friday's corner-stone laying at the colored church brought to town a great many of the colored people from the surrounding country arid neighboring towns. It was remarked how orderly they were. There was not a single disturbance du ring the entire day. Gave bond. Chas. Woodhouse's case came up before Mayor Perry Mon day. He waived all examination and gave bond of $300 for his appearance at Superior court and was released. His bondsmen were Mess. J. W. Watts, C. D. Carstarphen and Wheeler Mar tin, all of Martin county. N. S. Peel, clerk of the Court of Martin county, sent a certificate that the bond was perfectly solvent to the amount of two thousand dollars. The drought of '84. Mr. E. B. Higgs of Greenyille was living in this com munity in 1884 , and says he remem bers distinctly that there was not a drop of rain in this section from 8th of August to 15th of November of that year. There were good crops,never the less. He also observes that generally when a crop is cut short by rains the short-age is under-estimated, but when cut short by drought the short-age is over-estimated. So there is some en couragement to the farmers in Mr. Higgs' observation. Ugly behavior. John S. Shields, one of the best colored men in the community, was shamefully molested last Friday night. After 11 o'clock he left the brick mill where the colored people had held a church feast, and was passed near Maj. Neat's by three colored boys. They went in the direc tion of his home near Dr. Hall's. He heard shooting in that direction and when he got home his little girl gave him a bullet which some one had shot through the planks of his house. The planks are three-quarters of an inch thick. The ball passed through and fell about five feet inside on the bed He has no idea who it was, but it was ugly and dangerous. Tarboro's Daily. "It" is the name of & four-column, four-page daily published in Tarboro by Jas. G. Mehegan as editor and W. W. Haywood manager. The saluta tory said that "It" will be non-polilical for the present, bnt predicted victory tor Bryan and Sewall. Colored People's Excursion. The excursion for the colored people from Scotland Neck to Wilmington September 10th, advertised in this is sue, will be a good opportunity for all to visit the city by the sea at remarka bly cheap rates: The managers, O. B. Alston and W. W. Watson, have conferred with the editor of The Commonwealth, and there is every reason to believe that the excursion will be first-class and altogeth er orderly. The excursion will be run in the interest of several of their benev olent societies, and it is worthy of the patronage ot all the colored people who can afford to take the trip. Tickets are for sale by Collin P. An thony and also Miss Sarah Higgs, who is a teacher in the community . and one of the leaders in Sfailoh colored Baptist I Sunday-school. These tickets are in Coming and Going Every Week. Mr. Joseph D. Biggs of Williamston was here last week. Mr. E. B. Higgs ot Greenville came up last week on a visit to his friends. Mr. Orren Williams of Tarboro is in town. Mr. N. Biggs went to Greenville one night last week. Mr. E. K. Hassell has recently been on a visit to his mother nearPlymouth. Miss Kate Howard of Tarboro is vis iting the family of Mr. J. W. Leggett. Mr. J. N. Hill of Halifax has been here on a visit several days. Mr. J. P. Simpson of Everetts was here Sunday. Rev. G. L. Finch of Pulaski, Va., is here on a visit to friends. He preach ed in Williamston last Sunday. Mr. E. B. Allsbrook has gone to Rocky Mount to work as a salesman in a clothing store. Mrs. E. T. Whitehead returned Fri day from a visit to relatives in Williams ton. Miss Margaret Jordan of Lewiston, who has been on a visit to Mr. R. E. Hancock's family, has returned home. Miss Lizzie Powell who has been on a visit to friends and relatives at Har rellsville, has returned home. Mr. B. I. Allsbrook visited his son- in-law, Mr. J. A. Purvis, ot Hamilton ast Friday. Miss Sallie Salsbury of Hamilton has been here some days on a visit to her sisier, Mrs. W. L. Harrell. Mr. N. Biggs went to Washington Monday night and attended the polit- cal convention there Tuesday. Mrs. Edmondson,Miss Huldah Josey and Mrs. O. K. Taylor and family' re turned from Littleton Tuesday. Mr. S. D. Hancock accompanied by Dr. J. R. Pope went to Lewiston yester- te see his sister Miss Lizzie Hancock who is quite sick. Mr. M. Hoffman lett last week for the Northern markets to purchase goods. Miss Mattie Satterthwaite of Wash ington has been on a visit to-her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Perry. Mr. Walter Dunn and family from near Enfield were here last week visit" ing his relatives. Miss Nettie Harris of Tarboro came last week on a visit to her sister, Mrs. K. Allsbrook. Mess. A. T. Livermon and Council Livermon of Roxobel were here a day last week to see their brother, Dr. A. C. Livermon. Mr. Fred Gray of Norfolk was here last week. He is representing thePur pura FruitCompariy of that city. Mess. Salsbury and Rhodes ot Ham ilton were here last weeek on a short visit. Miss Susie Gilliam of Halifax, who attended the Convocation here last week, returned home Tuesday. Miss Elise Urqubart of Suffolk, has returned home after a visit to Miss Nan Smith. Mr. C. H. Bell of Roanoke Rapids has been here this week to visit his fa ther, Mr. W. H. Bell. Mr. W. D. Leggett of Tarboro was here Tuesday. Te was accompanied by his friend, Mr. Clark. Little Miss Lillian Hyman of Nor folk spent Monday night here with the family of Mr. W. F. Butterworth. Mr. N. B. Josey left Monday for Bal timore and other places where he has gone to purchase fall and winter goods. Mr. Zeno Moore of Greenville last week visited the family of his father-in-law, Mr. Wm. F. Draughan. in Edge combe. Mess. John D. Biggs, Jr., of Wil liamston, Sherrod Salsbury of Hamil ton and Paul Salsbury of Hassell went to Wake Forest Tuesday. Mr. John Anthony who is at Wash ington, D. C, a member of the United States army, spent a few days with his parents near Spring Hill recently. - Mr. T. E. Powell of Nash county came over Tuesday and brought his son and daughter to the Male and Fe male academies nere. Mr. Charlie Herring left Wednesday for Wake Forest. He enters college on a scholarship given by Vine Hill Male academy, which he won on the exami nations in June. Mr. B. C. Bell of University Station arrived Monday to take his place as as sistant in Vine Hill Male Academy. He has made a good impression and Mess. Prince and Wilson are well pleas ed with him. Mrs. John D. Biggs lot Williamston who has been at Panacea Springs, stop ped over here Friday with her little son Harry to visit the family of Mr. N. Biggs. Mr. John D. Biggs, Jr., drove through the country trom Littleton and stopped over a dayjar two. Mr. R. G. Allsbrook left Monday for Hillsboro where he has gone to take charge of" a flourishing school. The Commonwealth wlsnes him great suc cess and feels assured of it, for Mr. Allsbrook does the kind of work al ways that brings success. Mrs. H B. Clark and sister, Miss Mar garet Langley, have been on a tew days' visit to the families of Mess. R. E. Han cock and Jas. L. Harnss. They left Tuesday for Lewiston tovvisit friends, accompanied by Miss Lena Harriss who Mrs. Kate E. Brinkley, wife of Mr, John T. Brinkley, died at her home in Scotland Neck, at 2 o'clock Sunday night Autrust 23, 1896. Deceased was born Nov. 14, 1852: and was therefore forty-three years, nine months and nine days old. She had been sick for several months and had had the best treatment possible. having been carried some three months ago to Johns Hopkins hospital in Bal timore. In 1872 she joined the Baptist church in Murfreesboro while a student in the Chowan Baptist Female Insti tute under the late Dr. A. McDowell. On February 18, 1874, she was happily married to her surviving Jjusband The union was blessed with eight chil- ren, two of which died in infancy, leav ing two girls and four boys still living. Deceased leaves also three sisters, Mesdames Dr. Bryan ot Atlanta, Dr. R. M. Johnson, of Scotland Neck, and Geo. L. Hancock of this community, and a half brother, Mr. John. T. How ell, of Tillery. The remains were laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery Monday, Aug. 24th, at 6 o'clock p. m. Her pastor, Rev. R. T. Vann, being absent on his summer vacation, Rev. J. K. Fant, of Ahoskie, whom she and her husband greatly oved and admired was telegraphed for, and he came to conduct the burial ser vice. From the day she united with the church to the day of her death no breath of disfavor was ever breathed against her as a consecrated Christian. Truly of her may it be said, "Servant of God well done." She liyed a singu- arly pure and beautiful Christian life. Full of the spirit of . overflowing kind ness to others, no one lives to bear testi mony of an unkind feeling which she entertained towards any one. She has eft her holy impress upon her boys and girls, which impress bears fruit ot her own pure and holy life and of her gracious influence upon them as her off spring. Her husband s business being such as to take him much away from home, she did her best to train her children in the way they should go by daily reading a portion of the Script ures and leading the family circle in prayer. Truly a good woman has pass ed irom amongst us. Her absence will be felt by all who knew her, and most by those who Knew her beBt. A devoted and loving wife, a tender and careful mother, a helper to the needy and a willing worker in the vine yard of her Master, her death has left a void in all these relations that none can ever fill. Her Lord said to her, "Come up higher," and now her white winged soul awaits in the glory land the loved ones left behind. The deep sympathy of the entire community goes out to the stricken husband and bereaved children. Com mending them to the good word of God's grace, we heartily join in sympa thy for the sorrowing family and friends and relatives. At last the faithful soul fully realizes the strength of God's word which says, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Corner Stone for the Colored Churcb. Last Friday was laid the corner-stone 'or Shiloh colored Baptist church ot this place under the auspices of their order of Odd Fellows, Little Kehukee Lodge No. 3492. There were representatives from odges in Tillery, Halifax, Tarboro and Whitakers. The ceremonies were de ferred until late in the afternoon wait ing for persons on the 5 o'clock train. The procession of about seventy-five Odd Fellows started from the colored church about 5 :30, went down Green wood to 10th street, thence to Main Street, up Main to 12th, then back to the church. S. H. Vick, a teacher from Wilson, delivered an address on the order of Odd Fellows, running back to its first establishment in America. He spoke Of the time when the white and color people assembled in the halls to ed gether, and told how they finally, sep arated. The speaker eulogized the order and told his hearers how it ielps those who are faithful to it. 'he address was cut short by the late ness of the hour, but was frequently applauded and made a good impression on the great crowd of colored people who heard it. At the conclusion of the address the great crowd packed in the frame work of the new church, went outside where the corner stone was laid according to the regulations of the order. The cer emonies were concluded about sun down. The colored people have commenced a handsome and commodious church which, when finished, will not only be a credit to them but to the town of Scotland Neck. Recently at a business meeting in the white Baptist church the conference, unsolicited by the col ored people, voted and raised $25 and gave them for their new building. ,- A Million Gold Dollars Would not bring happiness to the per son suffering with dyspepsia; but Hood's Ssrsaparilla has cured many thousands of cases of this disease. It tones the stomach, regulates the bowels and puts all the Machinery oi the system in good working order. It creates a good appetite and gives health, strength and happiness. , . Hoood's Pills act harmociously with xtAnA'ft R-rvT-ini Crre all liver ills. An Interesting Meeting. The Convocation of Tarboro was held in Trinity Church of this place last week, beginning Wednesday. The visiting ministers present were Revs G. W. Phelps ot Littleton, B. S. Bron son of Warrenton, Stewart McQueen of Goldsboro, and William Walker of Ra leigh. On Wednesday Rev. Stewart Mc Queen preached morning and evening. The second day Rev. Mr. Phelps gave his report as Evangelist, and Rev. Mr. Bronson preached "atH o'clock, and Mr. Phelps preached at night. In the afternoon there was a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary, presided over by Miss A. E. Smith, for which Mrs. T. N. Hill, of Halifax, is secretary. At this meeting Miss Mary E. Horner, of Oxford, read a very interesting pa per on the origin ot the Society and the progress of the work. Miss Horn er is secretary of the Woman's Auxil iary for the Diocese of North Carolina, and is most efficient in her work. Be sides the reading of her paper, she made a most interesting and instruct ive talk, showing the work of the Socie ty, the needs for stronger efforts and the great good done through it as a medium for helping the missionaries in foreign lands. She urged the wo men of the church to zealous,consecrated service In their efforts for the extension ot the kingdom of Christ. Miss Horner's presence and work add ed much to the interest of the Convoca tion. Mrs. Walter J. Smith also made re marks before the Auxiliary concerning the enrolment of the babies under five years, showing how a penny a week for each baby enrolled will swell the con tributions to the mission work in Chi na and other places. Her remarks were quite interesting. Miss A. E. Smith also read a very in teresting paper on the work of the Womans' Auxiliary, which was instruct ive and well received. The third day Rev. Mr. Walker preached at 11 o'clock and the evening session was given to the discussion of missionary work. The meeting was quite an interest ing one and the attendance was good. The editor of The Commonwealth did not have the opportunity of attend ing all the services during the meeting, but the sermons we heard and the dis cussions on the other topics before the Convocation were quite interesting and highly instructive. Only the sufferer knows the misery of dyspepsia, but Hood's Sarsaparilla cures the most stubborn cases of this disease. Roanoke Union. Following is the programme ot the Roanoke Union which meets at Hali fax Aug. 28-30 : FRIDAY. 2 p. m. Organization. 2 :30 p. m. Reports from Fields. 3 p. m. Question box on the Diff erent Phases of Temperance. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Rood SATURDAY. 9 :30 a. m. Prayer and Praise Rev. Mr. Kendrick. 10 a. m. The Duty of Older Chris tians towards the Sunday-school Work Rev. J. R. Pace and E. E. Hilliard. 11 a. m. The Bible our only Au thority, and the Duty oi Personal Study and Obedience to to its Com mands Revs. J. W. Powell and E. D. Wells, and Dr. R. M. Johnson. 2 p. m. State aid to Benevolent and Educational Enterprises not under State Control Revs. Mr. Kendrick, J. O. Alderman, and Mr. W. E. Daniel. 3. p. m. Points of Difference be tween Baptists and other Denomina tions Revs. J. T. Edmundson and W. V. Sayage. 8 p. m. Sermon. SUNDAY. 11 a. m. Sermon. 8 p. m. Sermon. C3o rape 'When you take Hood's Fills. The big, old-fashioned, sugar-coated pills, which tear you all to pieces, are not in it with Hood's. Easy to take and easy to operate, is true of Hood's Pills, which are up to date In every respect. Safe, certain and sure. All Polls druggists. 25c. C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. The only Pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. CURES NERVOUS TROUBLES AND 1NDIGFSTION. Mr. W. T. Nelson, president of the Second National Bank, of JacKson, Tenn. says : "For indigestion and ner vous trouble, I would rather give up any remedy than King's Royal Germe tuer. As a nerve tranquizer and restor ative, it is all that can be desired. It is not a narcotic in any sence, but pro duces the happiest effects upon the dis ordered nervous system. I consider it an invaluable remedy, and have for several years been recommending it to my friends." DRUG BUSINESS FOB SALE. Any one who has a little capital and wishes to invest it in a nice little drug store in a prosperous town in- Eastern Carina; wul do. Iw 0(0) (Qi Scotland Neck To Wilmington, Tlinrsday Satan First and Last Opportunity of The Season. BAND OF MUSIC TO MAKE IT LIVELY. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ALERT MUTUAL, AID SOCIETY, OF ENFIELD. fpp TD From Scotland Neck, Tillery and Halifax $2.25 ; From En 1 fUr field, Whitakers, Battleboro and Rocky Monnt $2.00. Tickets for Colored People For sale at Scotland Neck by Collin P. Anthony and Miss Sarah Higgs. Apply to them at once. Special Car for Whites, Which will be under the Supervision of MR. HENRY GRAY, of Scotland Neck. D. K. SMITH will sell tickets to the white people at Tillery, and HALE BROTHERS will sell to the white people at Halifax. A RARE OPPORTUNITY to visit Wilmington and the Sea Shore at small cost. LEAVES SCOTLAND NECK SPRING HILL TILLERY HALIFAX ENFIELD WHITAKERS BATTLEBORO ROCKY MOUNT O. B. ALSTON, Enfield, W. W. WATSON, Whitakers, Managers. "WHITAKER'S ACADEMY, (fok both sexes) WHITAKERS, -- NX The 36th Session will open, the Lord willing on the First Monday, Sept. 7th. AND CLOSE THE LAST OF MAY. BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED FROM $8 to $10 PER MONTH. Tuition from $10 to $20 per half term, to be paid in advance. Tuition for Short-Hand, Typewriting and Telegraphy extra. No deduction made except m cases For further particulars inquire of August 5, 1896. T. E. HAYMAN. T. E. HAVRJJAW 0c CO., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Wholesale Dealers in ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRODUCE. 25 and 27 Commerce St., MnDtfflT V Mh P. O. 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