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4 f. I f - The Commonwealth.. B. E. HILLIARD, .... Editor. Published Every Thursday. Entered at the Post-Office at Scotland Neck, N O . ts Second Class Matter. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 19C0. MERRY CHRISTMAS! We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! Th Commonwealth thanks its sub scribers and advertisers for the business they have given it this year, and hopes to be able to serve them in the future as well or better than ever. The best of the season to all ! THE CLOSING YEAS. Scotland Neck comes to this, the end of the year and the closing year of the century, with the finest year's record in its history for material prosperity and development. Since the first of January, 1900, there have been many changes in the town, notably in buildings. A number of handsome residences haye been built or remodeled, the handsome Futrell brick building on Main street with its four beautiful store rooms has been built, also the handsome new brick building on Mam street, built by E. T. Whitehead A Co. for their drug store, is about completed ; and many other buildings of various kinds have been added to the town. East Scotland Neck has also sprung up, a beautiful suburb of the town east of the railroad, where a number of nice houses have been built, and it still progresses. The business of the town has been much larger in volume during the year 1900 than ever before. Almost ever one who has endeavored to do business at all has prospered. Truly the hand of God has been lav ish In dispensing rich blessings to the people of Scotland Neck this year. The greatest cause for regret and sad ness lies in the fact that we have lost a few of our best and most well-beloved citizens ; and yet in this we have the pleasant recollection that they left good and noble records. All things considered, Scotland Neck a a town has never known a year of such prosperity and blessings, and The Commonwealth warmly congratulates 11 on the good strides made by the good people of this good town and com munity. Belore another issue of The Com monwealth appears we shall haye crossed the line of the old century and shall have stepped into the new. By reason of the favorable circum stances of our people, they all look for ward to the coming year and the open ing of the new century with bright hopes, and it is good to be in such a frame of mind ; for those who are clad in the bright robes of hope are ever happier and do better work than those who are shadowed in gloom. jhk Commonwealth delights to preach the gospel of hope. It Is the best and only true philosophy of ad vancing life. And if, in the whirl ol events of the passing year, some of us have not been as prosperous as most others, let us still hope for better days, and trust the good hani of God to lead us in better ways for the future. We all should be willing to stop awhile and east about in our minds the many rea sons we have for being grateful to God for his mercies in the past, and cast ourselves on his guidance and trust for all we need for the time that is yet to come. WE LOST WORTH BAQLEY. Perhaps we may not have war with China and then perhaps we may. It is the opinion of good and clear think ers that a war with China would mean greater disaster every way tnan our war with Spain. Scotland Neck Com monwealth. We had been living under the im pression that there were no disasters for Samuel in the Spanish war. Greensboro Telegram. We lost Worth Bagley and many others. Is not the loss of such noble young men to be considered? When the stomach is tired out it must have a rest, but we can't live without food, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "digests what you eat' so that yon can eat all the good food yon want while it is restoring the digestive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digest all kinds of food. E. T. Whitehead & Co. INTO NEW QUARTERS. Before another issue of The Com- si monwealth is printed we shall have moved into new quarters. There will be no difficulty in finding us, however, for the move will just be out of one building into the next. Oar offices will be in the handsome new building just completed by E. T. Whitehead & Co. on Main street just in front cf Hotel Lawrence. The way to our new office is up the same stairway which led to the old office. At the bead of the stairs turn to the left down the broad new hall-way, and you will fird The Commonwealth at the end of the hall.We have handsome quar ters and while feeling comfortable our selves, we shall try to make it comfor table and pleasant for all who call on us. As a matter of course, moving all of our machinery will break into our regular routine of work for a few days, but we shall soon be settled, downand hope to do more and better work than ever. "MISERY LOVES COMPANY." Mr. W. M. Grier, who has been edi tor of the Gastonia Gazette for 16 months, retires and Mr. W. F. Marshall, who was its editor eight years prior to selling out to Mr. Grier 16 months ago, becomes editor again. His salu tatory is characteristic of his laconic style. It is this : "In trouble again. "Very Respectfully, W. F. Marshall." Brother Marshall's return to the editorial work revives many pleasant memories. We feel like quoting to him the hackneyed sentence which heads this article, but really we see no application. It just simply pops up and we feel like saying it. Then we remember what some one has credited to the sayings of the late Governor Holden that "when a man once gets printer's ink on his fingers he can never get it of." But we wander from the memories of Editor Marshall but no matter about that we can write bim a letter about our college experience. Oar readers generally could not appreciate what we might say. We regard Mr. Marshall as one of the brightest and best equipped news paper men in the State and we heartily welcome him back into the editorial circle. PASSING OUT OF ITS "TEENS." The Henderson Gold Leaf has enter e1 upon its twentieth volume. It is one of the most attractive weeklies in the State. Editor Manning gives bis readers a most excellent paper and his local constituency appreciate it, if one is to judge from his advertising cor umns. As the Gold Leaf passes trom its teens into the higher numbers may its usefulness and prosperity grow apace with its lengthening years, and may it live long to do good in the new century. TO EDIT. A. NEWSPAPER. News has gone out from Lincoln, Nebraska, the home of Hon. William Jennings Bryan, that the he will edit a weekly newspaper to be named "The Commoner." Mr. Bryan recently gave out the following : "I have, for several years, had in contemplation the establishment of a weekly newspaper and this seems an opportune time for undertaking it. Intending tD devote my life to the study and discussion of public ques tions I have taken this method because it will best accomplish the purpose which I have in view. Through a paper I will be able to keep in touch with social, economic and political problems. The paper will, at the same time, if successful, provide an income sufficient for my pecuniary needs, and this kind of work will a'low me more time with my family than I haye been able to enjoy for several years past. "I expect to lecture, occasionally, es pecially in college towns, where I can speak to students ; bnt, my principal work will be done with the pen, or per haps I should say with the pencil. "The paper will be called The Com moner and will defend the principles set forth in the Kansas City platform. I shall be publisher and editor. Place of publication Lincoln." Don't use any of the counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of them are worthless or liable to cause injury. Tne original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is a certain cure for piles. eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and skin diseases. E. T. Whitehead & Co. i i i MR. J. G. POWELL'S HOttSE BURNED. . Correspondence to The Commonwealth. Tillery, N. C., Dec. 18, 1900. About 11 o'clock this morning fire was discovered on the roof ot the kitch en of the old Ellen homestead, occu pied by John G. Powell. Mr. Powell and the farm hands were all down at Mr. Powells river farm, and no one but women and children at home. One of the boys was sent to Tillery for help and in the meantime the wo men carried all the movable effects In the main building out of danger. Help went promptly from Tillery but no water was available the well be ing inside the burning kitchen. The building was completely destroy ed, as were the contents of the two story kitchen attachment. All the outbuildings were saved. There was no insurance on either building or contents. Mrs. Powell is prostrated from ner vous shock. Mr. Howard Weld and family leave this week for the. North Returning shortly they will move tc Chaileston, S. C. Mr. T. B. Higgins leaves this week to spend the holidays in Buffalo- N. Y., returning with his family about Jan 1st. Rounder. A MAN WANDERING IN WOODS. THE Correspondence to The Commonwealth. Enfield, N. C, Dec. 18, 1900. Mr. W. C. Whitaker found a man without coat and hat in the woods near bis house last Friday, having been wandering about in this condi tion for three days. He furnished him with coat and bat and got bim to go to the house and eat something and then he took him to Enfield and turned him over to our officers and they soon re ceived message from friends in Wil son to take care ot him and they He had been Bros, and left would pay the bill, working for Hackney for Wilson Sunday. Will soon have a knitting mill in operation here. Dr. Stallings has sold the Hotel to Mr. W. J. ilurgess. Mr. Cole has sold his residence to Mr. F. W. Gregory. Mr. D. D. Bryan has opened business at the old Whitaker store. Mrs. Petway is very sick and Dr. Whitehead, of Rocky Mount, was op to see her to day. Ricks & Bro. have sold their store to Mr. C. E. McGwigac. Great quantity of peanuts sold here this season at good prices. T. L. Whitaker. A TIMELY SUGGOSTION. Raleigh Post. The Lenoir Topic recalls a matter whicn has been suggested before, and -bicb merits the attention of the next general assembly. The Topic says "some way ought to be provided for supplying the place of a judge who is providentially hindered from being present at court." Providence is not always responsible for the failure of a judge to reach and hold'court, nor for his leaving frequently before his wore: is finished, but there are occasions when, from one or anoth er good cause, the presiding judge is unable to reach a county and hold court. In suoh emergencies we agree wun our contemporary that there should be some provision for supnlying the appointment. In some States members of the bar present are permit ted to choose a temporary judge, and thus public business is carried on. It is claimed, too, by this means a decided improvement in the presiding officer is frequently secured. It is a subject the legislature can contemplate witn propriety. TfouifjWomen The entry into womanhood b a critical time for a girL Little men. strual disorders started at that time soon grow into fatal complications. That female troubles are filling graveyards proves this. Wine of Cardui estab lishes a pa inless and natural menstrual flow, when once this important func tion is started right, healthy life will usually follow. Many women, young and old, owe their lives to Vine of Cardui. - There is nothing like it to give women freedom from pain to fit young women for every duty of life. $1.00 bottles at druggists. Miss Delta M. Strayer, Tolly. Kan.. - I have suffered untold pain at menstrual pe riods for a long time, was nervous, had no appetite and lost interest in everything, bi fact was miserable. I have taken four bottles cf Viae of Cardui. with Thedford's Black-Draught, when needed, and to-day I en entirely cored. I cannot express the thanks I feel for what you have done for Bsc . ToratMM (nana Uooa, addraaa, (trine symptoms, (ha Ladlaa' sannnwptnntoi, rn Uhattaoooes WINTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Correspondence to The Commonwealth. Winterville, N. C. Dec. 18th, 1900. The demand for educated boys and girls grows stronger each successive year and promises to continue growing in the future. Roys and girls can afford to start in life poor, but can't afford to start without a practical education. The Spring Term of Winterville High School will open January 7th in their new building with eight rooms and will be furnished with best patent desks and blackboards. The teachers are of the highest type and have already won for themselves a great reputation 5 as moral and in tellectual trainers. The temptations so common to the young are carefully looked after aud we believe the young are as safe here as at any school in our knowledge. Board can be had at $6 per month where children can be under the influence ot the teachers. The health of the place is most ex cellent. We have healthful mineral water that Is becoming much noted, es pecially for indigestion. Should any parents wish to locate here for the purpose of educating their children lots can be purchased on easy terms. For further particulars address, A. G. Cox, Sec. Pro-tem, . or G. E. Lineberry, Principal. Winterville, N. C. POSTA1 ASTER J. J. MARTIN DEAD. The Tarboro correspondence to the News A Obperver dated Dec, 18, Eays : "Mr. J. J. Martin postmaster at thiB place and Republican nominee for Congress in the last campaign, d'ed here this morning at 4 o'clock. Mr. Martin's health bad been failing for a long time, and on account of feebleness he was unable to go into the last cam paign. He was for several terms Con gressman. He held the office of solic itor ior several years, and has been postmaster here for two terms. The remains were taken to Williamston this afternoon, where the funeral ser vices will be held tomorrow. "The members of the Tarboro bar met this alternoon in the clerk's office and passed ressolutions to the memory of their deceased member." Thousands Hare Kidney Trouble and Don't Know it. How To Find Out. -Fill a bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or set tling indicates an unhealthy condi tion of the kid neys; if it stains your linen it is evidence of kid ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it or pain in the back is also convincing proof that the kidneys and blad der are out ot order. What to Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp- Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the Dade, Kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to bold water and scalding pain in passing it, or oaa enects following use of liquor. wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its won- aertui cures ot tne most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in 50cand$l. sizes, You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about it, both sent absolutely free by mail, address ur. . Kilmer fit Home of Swamfrttoot. Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men tion reading this generous offer in this paper, I RIAL TREATMENT B. B.BFREE. CURES BLOOD POISON, SCCFULA, ECZEMA, RHEUMATISM, AND ALL BLOOD TROUBLES. The Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) treatment for impure blood and skin disease is now recognized as a sure and certain cure for the most advanced stages of cancer, eating sores, eczema, itching skin humors, scabs or scales, syphilitic blood poison, scrofula ulcers, persistent eruptions, pimples, boils, aches and pains in bones, joints or back, swollen glands, risings and numps on ine ssin, rneumatism or catarrh, or any form of skin or blood diseases. Men, women and children are being cured in every State by Botanic Blood Balm for purifying the blood, and expelling the germs and humors from the entire system, leaving the skin free from eruptions, and rosy with evidence of pure, rich blood. No sufferer need longer despair, help is at band, no matter how many discour agements you may have met .with, Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) cures permanently and quickly.. To satisfy the doubters we will give to any suffer er a trial treatment absolutely free so that they may test this wonderful remedy. B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) sold by all drug stores with com plete directions for home treatment for $1. per large boitle. For free trial treatment, address Blood Balm Co., 8 Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ga., and Trial Treatment will be bent at once. Write to-day. Describe trouble, and free medical advice given. Over 3,000 vol untary testimonials of cures by using Blood Balm. Thoroughly tested for itu years. Buy Your BUGGIES, UNDERTAKINGS AND PICTURE FRAMES from JOHN B. HYATT. E. C. Brown's old stand, Tarboro. First-class goods at low prices. -WITH- -Kidney Disease Complications Go at once to your Druggist, get a bottle of WARNER'S SAFE CURE And begin the easy march We will mail you a sample bottle FREE, on receipt of postal card. Address. WARNER'S SAFE CURE CO., Rochester, N. Y. Mention this paper. your from A IIP mm In all kinds CHRISTMAS Speciality in and If yon want to give a can give yon the Best We ca n't mention articles nor can you see all at one look. Simply we can supply your want. All mail orders promptly filled. E. T. Whitehead & Co. Y0D That new Heater at Hardware Store ? Well, if you haven't you will do well to see it before you buy. Cook Stoves are going fast just a few left. Big lot of nice pocket knives, carving sets, knives and forks. Guns, pistols, airrines. The Best Leggins for the price. Buggies Give us a trial and to Health. S33 Celebrate the Last Christmas of the century, and get Xmas Goods US. of BEAUTIES. Watches, Clocks Jewelery. Handsome Present we Bargains to be Fonnd. R. C. Josey & Co.'s and buggy harness. 1 we will save you money. J. W. PERRY & CO. Cotton Factors. "Norfolk, Va., Dec. 17, 1900.. COTTON. DULL. Strict Middling, 9A Middling cotton, 9 Strict Low Middling, 9 Low Middling, & Tinges, 9i Blues and Sandy, 8 B. E. Peas, $3.15 per Bag. PEANUTS. No demand for Low Grades. Fancy, 2$ cts. 2 cts. "1 cts. If to 1 cts. Strictly Prime, Prime, Low Grades, Machine picked, 1? to 2 cts. Snanish Peanuts. 78c. a bushel B. E. Peas, ?o.l& a bag. Peanut Bags, 68 In. 8 oz. 81 J. W. PERRY & CO. Our stock is more complete than ever, and trade was never so satisfactory. We are lu'Iy prepared to furnish the very Choicest and Freshest Goods which go towards making the MAS MEALS PERFECT! to send in your orders for anything in our Jine, feeling assured if we cannot fill same to your entire satisfaction It cannot be accomplished by any Grocery Store ia the country. O. K. TAYLOR. Phone No. 4. Free Delivery. Notice. State of North Carolina, Halifax County, In the Superior Court. Millie Johnson V8 Ad drew Johnson To the defendant Andrew Johnson : You will take notice that an action entitled Millie Johnson va Andrew Johnson has been commenced against you in said Court. The purpose of the action is to obtain an absolute divorce from you on account ot your having abandoned the plaint' ff without caute prior to the first day of January, 18W, and living separate and epirt from her for more than one year prior to that date, and you are required to be and appear at the next term of the Superi or Court to be held for said county at the Court House in Halifax and answer or demur to the complaint which has been filed in this action within the time required by law, and let the de fendant take notice that if he fails to answer or demur to the complaint within the time required by law, the plaintiff will apply to ihe Court for the relief asked in the complaint. This Dec. 14tb, 1900. Rtrkmng M. Gary, Clerk (Superior Court. 12-20-6t Wcod'S Seeds. Every Fcrincr should have a copy of Wood's A'i'a;r.n CatoSogua cf SEEDS AND GRAIN For Fall planting. It tells all a bout GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS, Hairy, or Whiter Ytlrtt, Crimson Clovsr, Seed Wheat, Oats, etc. It also Rives dor-Rriptiam. Vet tot Mind Q of culture and rr.ush ?tc.u. ri v ! kJ Ma (n'nrmntion jthunt r.Jl ri n Inst M can be eovrn to advaatE. c in Falj , ana earii rly Winter. Cutiio?" inaii.d if Write for ft prices ot M or Seed Grain r4iuL-eS. ; free. Seeds) T.W. WOOD & SONS, SEEDSMEN, ' Richmond, Va. I1 u, Finest Finish. PHOTO urn no : Best Work of the Art m IM Yw Han tinjt fcgg Guaranteed to Please. Btatatle rite KindVw Han Alwra tz?t With K. C. Josey 4 Co. S. R. ALLEY, Tarboro, N.C.
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