The Commonwealth
B. E. HIIililARD Editor
Published Every Thursday.
Entered at the Post-Office at Scotland
Neck,N Cas Second Class Matter.
LOFTY SEX TIME NT.
In the Congressional Convention at
Weldon last week, Mr. R. G. Allsbrook,
ot Tarboro, gave expression to rome
lotty and commendable eentiments in
nominating Hon. Claude Kitchin to
succeed himself in Coneress for the
Second district. Among other things
Mr. Allsbrook said :
"In the proper administration of the
affairs of this government, the need of
the hour is for bold, aggressive leader
ship. When a nation's conscience and
sense of justice is shocked and appall
ed bv the exposure of graft and
corruption in high official place ; and
it comes to pass that a United States
Senator must put aside his toga of
office for a felon's stripes ; when the
people, money-mad, are bartering
their birthright in elections and de
spoiling the ballot ; when a Republi
can Congress, In one breath gives oue
hundred and forty thousand dollars
as a subsidy to a mammoth railway
system, and in the next ' needlessly
votes away twenty-five thousand dol
lars of the people's money for the
travelling expenses of its President ;
and when under the allurement of
'prosperous times,' the enemy is be
seeching the young man of today to
wander away from the faith cf the
fathers, after strange, false gods ; while
the great toiling masses, the pro
ducers and consumers ot the country
are more and more burdened witn
an unjust and Iniquitous tariff tax ;
and the trend of legislation is in the
interest ot the Jew as opposed to the
many under such galling and un
natural conditions as these, there is ur
gent need in the legislative halls of
this nation, ot strong courageous men
men who know the right and know
ing will dare maintain it."
HON. CLAUDE KITCHIN.
News and Observer.
The Democrate of the Second Con
gressional District honored themselves
in unanimously re-nomiuating Hon.
Claude Kitchin for Congress. He has
served three terms in the National
House of Representatives with ability
and fidelity. He has shown devotion
to the beet Democratic principles in
every vote he has cast. By inheritance
and by conviction he is a Democrat of
"the most straightest sect." He is of
the same brand of Nathaniel Macon,
great tribune of the people, who for
thirty years was the most influential
and wisest political leader the South
has known. The father of the Con
gressman, the 'ate Hon. W. H. Kitchin,
formerly represented the Second Dis
trict in Congress. It is rare that tbe
Congressional mantle descends from
father to son. Like his father, Mr.
Kitchin is a courageous and aggressive
campaigner. The elder Kitchin's ser
vice to Democracy in a time of politi
cal stress was never fully appreciated
by the people of his state, but thous
ands who were moved by his unique
eloquence recall his stirring eeches
that saved many counties in i .a few
campaigns to the party of good goveri -rrjent.
Mr. Kitchin was educated at Wake
Forest, and is a successful and well
trained lawyer. He is one of the most
effective political speakers in North
Carolina and in 1898 was one of the
men whose defiant eloquence moved
the people to redeem the State. He
has not often spoken in Congress, but
his speech on Roosevelt, the Rough
Rider, delivered two years ago, was
circulated all over the country. Dur
ing the present year he was invited to
deliver addresses at notable occasions
in Chicago and New York and acquitted
himself with credit to himself and to
tbe State.
CONGRESS ADJOURNED.
Congress adjourned Saturday night,
and the work of the session is summed
up by Speaker Cannon partially as
follows :
"In my judgment the work done and
the legislation enacted in the session
just closed exceeds in importance for
the best interests of all the people of
the republic, of any . session in thirty
years of public life.
"I do not contemplate a review ot
all legislation. It is sufficient that the
legislation covering the appropriations
and the authorizing of public expen
ditures has bren most carefully con
sidered and wisely enacted.
"The legislation commonly referred
to as me rate legislation, the pure
food bill, the inspection feature of the
agricultural bill, are measures that af
fect the interests of all the people and
while nothing perfect can bo done, I
am satisfied the operation of these laws
will demonstrate their wisdom.
"And, I believe if nothing else had
been accomplished than the enactment
of these three measures, they alone
would be sufficient to make the first
sasslon of the fifty-ntnth congress a
memorable one in the history of the
HON. CLAUDE KITCHIN NOMI
NATED. The Congressional convention for
the Second -district was held in Wel
don Thursdav June 2!hh.
Hon. Claude Kitcbln was nomi
nated as Congressman to succeed him
Belf for the third time.
He had no opposition and the nomi
nation was made by acclamation after
nominating and seconding speeches.
Mr. J. W. Grainger was again
chosen chairman ol tbe district com
mittee, and R. G. AHebrook, secretary.
JOHN H. KEEK, FOK SOLICITOR.
The Judicial convention for this
district was held in Weldon Friday
June 29th.
Hon. W. E. Daniel called the con
vention to order. Mr. J. C. Barnes
was made chairman and D. E. Stain
back eecretary.
Tbe counties were all represented
Bertie, Halifax. Hertford, Northampt
on and Warren.
Hon. W. E. Daniel nominated Mr.
John H. Kerr, of Warrentpn, for
Solicitor.
The nomination was seconded by
Messrs. Tasker Polk, of Warrenton,
and B. S. Gay, of Jackson. There be
ing no Jother names before the con
vention Mr. Kerr's nomination was
made by acclamation.
The speeches by Mess. Daniel, Polk
and Gay were timely and well received.
The following executive committee
was appointed by counties :
Bertie J. B. Stokes.
Halifax I. E. Green.
Hertford John E. Vann.
Northampton F. R. Harria.
Warren J. H. Kerr.
RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING MR. DANIEL,
Mr. D. M. Prince offered tbe follow
ing resolutions :
"We, the Democrats of the Second
Judicial district for the State of North
Carolina, desire to express our warm
feelings for Hon. W. E. Daniel who
has served as, Solicitor for twelve years :
Therefore be it resolved,
1. That we point with pride to his
faithful services and great ability.
2. That we heartily appreciate his
great work in the interest of our State
and people.
3. That we pledge him our loyal
support in all his laudable ambitions
in life."
Mr. F. R. Harris., of Northampton,
made a motion for the adoption of the
resolutions and that a copy be sent
to every Democratic newspaper in the
district for publication, and the motion
prevailed.
Mr. Daniel charmed the convention
in a brief but eloquent and patriotic
speech of thanks for the high praise of
his fellow citizens.
DEATH OF MR. E. A. CHERRY.
Communieated to The Commonwealth.
On tbe morning of June 14, 1906,
Mr. Edward A. Cherry, of Bethel, N
C, passed peacefully from the career
aud conflicts ot earth to his eternal
home.
For some time his health was not
good, but in all his aihictions no mur
mur escaped bis lips, or sigh of discon
tent came from his heart. In his last
illness he seemed perfectly willing to
submit to the will of God in all things
All was done for him that loving
hearts and hands could do ; but God
had hold of him and He took him
home. A good man, a faithful hus'
band, has gone to his reward.
His funeral was preached by Elder
M. T. Lawrence, of Hamilton. He
was buried with Masonic honors, being
tenderly laid to rest in the family
burying ground to await the resurrect
ion call. The deceased was born June
12, 1851.
In the fall of 1879 be was married to
Sallie L. Mayo with whom he lived
with great happiness. God blessed
this union with twenty seven happy
years, but now the heart of the wife is
torn and bleeding. May God give her
consolation, resignation and hope
The loved companion is gone ; but God
will be a companion when all human
oompanionships have failed.
He will be greatly missed in his
community. He possessed a lovabl
character, looking more to the comfort
of others than to himself. The writer
has never known a more generous, un
seinsn nature man ms or one more
considerate of the rights and feelings of
others, and so free from envy, jealousy
and those little defects that so often
mar a fine character. Surely his life
was worth living, leaving behind him
an influence of lasting good, and those
who knew him best, since his entrance
into Heaven, have another link in tbe
chain of love to bind their hearts to
the hearts above, that they may meet
again in tne beau ti mi beyond some
time.
He leaves a loving wife, two eons
and two daughters, besides a host of
relatives and friends to lament their
irreparable loss.
May his virtues be emulated by all
who knew him, following the examples
of Christian living so manifest in his
character, when the messenger sha)
call them to go unto the spirit land
may they be ready and. without fear or
dread go to sleep on earth to awake in
Heaven. B. E. C,
Bean the . 1 s9 Ito Kinil You Have Always Bought
PHELPS-PETAK.
Cor. to The Commonwealth.
Ridgeway, N. C, June 29, '06.
The quiet town of Ridgeway was
the scene of a beautiful wedding Wed
nesday morning June 27th at 10 a. m.,
when Miss Margaret A. Petar, tbe ac
complished daughter of Mr. Charles
Petar, was united in marriage to Rev.
R. R. Phelps, of Scotland Neck, N. C.
They were made man and wife accord
ing to the impressive and sacred rites
of the Episcopal church, Rev. G. W.
Phelps, father of the groom, officiating.
After the ceremony lunch was serv
ed at the home of the bride's father.
The happy couple then left on the
noon train for Scotland Neck, N. C.
where they were welcomed by their
many friends.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
had requested the privilege to serve
the wedding supper which they did in
the most attractiye and beautiful Etyle
possible to behold. The popularity of
the fortunate couple was attested by
the many and beautiful presents which
they received.
The following account of the Phelps-
Petar wedding appeared in Sunday s
News and Obseryer :
Ridgeway, N. C, June 30, 1906.
"The chapel of the Good Shepherd
church here was the scene of a lovely
wedding Wednesday morning when
Miss Margaret A. Petar, the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of Mr.
Charles Petar was united in marriage
to Rev. R. R. Phelps, of Scotland
Neck. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. W. Phelps, father of the
groom. The church was tastefully
decorated with ferns and daisies, and
the bridal parly entered to the beauti
ful strains of Mendelsohn's wedding
march, skilllully rendered by Asia Col
lins. The groom was attended by his
brother, Dr. D. R. Phelps, of Atlanta,
Ga , as ba?t man. Miss Ruth Petar,
sister of the bride, was maid of honor.
The attendants were Miss Zena Wend-
linger with Mr. B. B. Williams ; Mies
Fannie R. Phelps with Mr. Herbert
Petar ; Miss Anna H. Phelps with Mr.
Thomas G. Horner, and Miss Svdnor
Williams with Mr. Arthur Petar.
"The bride was attired in white silk
and wore a tulle veil caught with a
wreath of lovely white flowers and
maiden hair ferns, carrying a white
prayer book, according to the old Eng
lish style. Simple but beautiful
gowns of dotted Swiss were worn by
the maid of honor and bridesmaids.
"Immediately after the ceremony
breakfast was served at the home of
the bride's father, after which the
happy couple left on the noith-bound
train amid the the hearty congratula
tions of their many friends."
JURY LIST.
The County Commissioners in reg
ular session Monday drew the following j
jurors for August court.
FIKST WEEK.
J. D. Pittard, G. B. Retd, R. A.
Light, Can Ausborn, T. L. House, M.
H. Clark, L. O. Sumerell, S. D. Allen,
P. C. Gregory, J. T. Warren, J. W.
Weeks, W. P. White, T. C. Williams,
J. B. Walker, Z. D. Hawkins, Wm. K.
Bradly. Tom Cotton, Jesse L, Lewis,
J. H. Thorn, Tom Jenkins, A. J. Sta
ten, J. M. Bowden, J. W. Whitehead,
N. Braawell, W. L. House, G.W.King,
R. A. Dickens, Albert House, Albert
Garner, G. Lamb, J. H. Lewis, M. F.
Medlin, Isham King, Walter Barnhill,
C. W. Gregory, Eddie Barnes.
SECOND WEEK
H. P. McDaniel, E. D. Purnell, S. C.
Cook, C. W. Fleming, J. B. Jones, W.
K. White, S. Stern, Alfred Cook, J. M.
P. Wright, J. B. Hall, Jr., E. L. Pike,
E. W. Liles, T. F. Anderson, Jr., S. D.
Hancock. W. E. Fleming, Willie Bar
field, J. R. Matthews, E. M. Parser.
PEANUTS
PICKED WITH THE
BENTMALL PICKER
bring hand picked prices. No stems, No
trash. Will not break the shell. Absolute
success. We are
BOOKING ORDERS NOW
FOR FALL DELIUERY.
JNo peanut raiser can afford to be without it.
Write for prices, etc.
Benthall Machine Company,
Suffolk, Virginia.
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MONUMENTS AND GRAVESTONES
LIGHTNING'S WORK AT SPEED.
The Tarboro foutherr.rr of Mor.d sv,
July 2, said :
"Sunday afternoon the buildings of
the Speed Milling Company, of Speed,
were struck by lightning and destroyed
by fire which resulted from the electric
spark. With it was burned the ma
chinery and also 18 bales of cotton be
longing V. B. Knight and B F. Shel
ton. The buildings destroyed were
the gin, seed, boiler and engine
bouses.
"The loss to the buildings and ma
chinery is estimated at $2,400 on
which there was $1,500 insurance in
the Pamlico and Piedmont companies.
There was no insurance on the cotton.
"The company will without delay,
with that spirit that is characteristic
of the members, rebuild."
How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him peifectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, 'loledo, u.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the b'ood
and mucous surfaces ot the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Hall's family Pill's for consti
pation. Bank Statement.
Report of the condition of Tho Scot
land Neck Bank, at Scotland Neck, in
the State of North Carolina, at tbe
close of business June 18tL, 1906.
besources.
Loans and discounts $93,873.80
Overdrafts 1,864 28
Other stocks, bonds, mortgages 8,500 00
Furniture and fixturea 3,025 00
Due from banks and bankers 16,427.72
Cash items
Gold coin
Silver coin
National bank notes
Investment account
4.061.25
1,000.00
2.613.84
7,500.00
1,000.00
$137,865.89
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock $24,700.00
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid $3,159.88
Dividends unpaid 240,00
Bills payable 10,000.00
Time certificates of deposit 23,584 52
Deposits subject to check 75,839.12
Cashier's checks outstand'g 229,87
Bond tax 112.50
$137,805.89
Stptfi of North Carolina )
County Cf Halifax dS'
J, Frank P. Shields, cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Frakx P. Shields, Cashier.
Correct Attest :
, . Joes P. Futuell,
G. Hoffman,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 30th day of June, 1D0G.
J. E. Shields,
Notary Public,
Notice! Notice!
This is to give farther notice that
Smith's Mill Pond is posted and no
person will be allowed to fish therein,
without a ticket. The ticket will be
good only for the day specified, tbe
catch limited and ticket given to
miller. We wish to protect both the
fish and fishermen and make it a
pleasure for those who go.
Bowers-White Lumuer Co.,
N. B. Jossv,
Will H. Josey.
Bxecnlor's Notice.
Having qualified as Executor ol the
Estate of C. E. Gray deceased. This
is to notify all persons holding claims
against said Estate to present them
to me duly authorized for payment,
on or before July 1st, 1907, or this no
tice wjII be plead in bar of recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment to trie.
R. M. Johnson, Executor.
July 1, 1906.
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THECOUPER MARBLE WORKS
(Established 1848.)
159, 161 and 163 Bank Street, NORFOLK, VA.
This Great Saie Begins
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And will
The Following Goods will be Sold Abso
lutely at Cost and Below Cost.
500 p'rs Ladies', Men's & Children's Slippers h 100 fifty-cent Ncgligeo Shirts.
2,500 yards Colored Dress Lawns. i; 200 White Unlnundred Shirts, largo hc
500 yards Fancy Wash White Goods. ji Entire stock Valciennes Lnees, now lot.
1,500 vards Dress Ginghams. ;l All Fancy Dress Silk.
1 000 yards Light and Dark Punjab Per- 200 yards Dlack, White and Cream OH.
c.iles.
200 yards Brown Dress Linen.
50 dozen Ladies 25c. Hose.
Entire stock of II. & G. Corsets.
A few styles of W. H. Corsets.
,5,000 yards Torchon Lace.
2.000 vards Cambric and Nainsool
broidery.
100 yards All-Over Laces
eries.
Entire stock of lings and Art
Crockery, Toilet Sets, Bowls and Pitchers and Glassware.
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White Lawns and
Silk Girdles at Your Own Price. A Big Lot of Mill-End Table Linen
at a Bargain. One Thousand Yards Ribbon Very Cheap.
12.50 Standard Talking Machines With 7 Records $UC0.
We have a big stock of Ladies' Home Journal Paterns. The Latest
We will have other goods iu this sale which are not mentioned here.
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Entire Stock of Combes.
200 pairs Ladies" Shoes, odd styles, all si.
Five dozen White Linen Window Shade
All Curtain Scrim and Drapery.
One Hundred Good Stock Fmbrellus.
Men's and Ladies' Neckwear.
All Straw Hats on hand.
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