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THE COMMONWEALTH. E. E. HELLIAIU) Editor ViiMisho'l Kvory Tlmrsl;iy. Kntcifd :ti the postoHirc ;it H-otlan'l ."(M-k, X. I'.. ii-s ccoiKl-Class Mat tor. Thursday.. March 7, 1907. "THE ACORN. We have received the first num ber of "The Acorn", a monthly published by the literary societies of the Baptist University for Women, in Raleigh. It has a dainty cover design, is filled with creditable con tributions and editorial work. Miss Undine Futrell, of Scotland Neck, is associate editor from the Astrotekton Society, and Miss Helen Ililliard contributes to the first num ber of the magazine on "An Alarm Clock." The publication is altogether unique and interesting and does credit to the young ladies who edit it and furnish the contributions, as well as to the institution which it represents. SCOTLAND NECK PROHIBITION. As formerly stated the bill to re peal prohibition in Scotland Neck passed the House and went before the Senate Committee on Pro'posi sitions and Grievances. When the hearing came up before that committee Senator W. E. Dan iel went before the committee and stated that he wished them to decide the case on its merits solely and not consider him in the matter at all. The committee reported unfavora bly and it was thought by the prohi bitionists that it was ended. Later, hDwever, Senator Ether-, idge, of D:se, who was not present when the hearing was had before the committee, offered a minority re port and called it up and the bill was before the Senate Tuesday. It passed by a vote of 32 to 17. We wiite without having seen the bill, but as we understand it, it was changed considerably from the form in which it passed the House. As we understand it, the bill pro vides for an election next November between the 1st and 15th. It has bean a hard fought contest on both sides, and The COMMON WEALTH is glad the matter is settled for at least eight months and the people of the town can take up other things and let the whiskey question rest. Senator Daniel spoke at length for the bill and Senator Mitchell, of Betie, spoke earnestly and ably for the side of prohibition. We write without having seen any report of the discussion and without space for further report now. Mean time Scotland Neck will still be under prohibition for eight months longer at least. Captain Jenkin's Letter. Capt. W. T. Jenkins, vice-president of the Halifax county Southern Cotton Association, was unable to be at the meeting in Halifax Mon day, but sent the following timely and suggestive letter: Aurelian Springs, N. C, Mar. 4, '07. Mr. E. E. Hilliard, Halifax, N. C. Dear Sir: Your postal to hand and I regret very much that I can not be with you all today in your meeting. Now is the most important time to meet and discuss the acreage question, and insist on good reduc tion of cotton, the planting of more ! corn and feed crops, so as to hold the cotton next fall. Now is the most important time to make arrangements for the ware house system and have the houses ready for the cotton early next fall. I believe the warehouse system the very best thing we can do to en hance the price ot cotton, and con-; trol the supply and prices, besides I the great saving in loss of weight j and damage by exposure to the i weather. Halifax county has lost I bills passed was the Holt bill to pre thousands of dollars this season try Vent unjust discrimination in freight -damage to cotton at the depots j rates and to COrrect abuses in freight where it has been dumped on the I , , .. , . ground in mud and water to await I charges by railroad companies, transportation, when it should have j House The matter of appointing been stored in warehouses and ship- four additional commissioners for ped direct to tne lactones. 1NOW is tne iiusl imuui umc unit; to discuss the fertilizer question and urge the farmers to use less com - mercial guanos and make their fer - tilizer at home, by mixing acid phos - phate, kainit, and cotton seed meal. This is better anil cheaper than the mixed goods, and leaves the farmer and his lands in better condition for n wVhave a great work to do to ed- ucate our people to the importance A A 1 i. Ml 1 our Association, urn, win P ...til Mil Hn KiC?T II Wc Will j-writv oui uci Yours truly, . . W. T. Jenkins. The Legislature. Tuesday, Feb. 26 list Day. Senate Mr. Daniel introduced a bill to repeal chapter 2)2 Laws of 1895 incorporating S-rdV Gaston in Halifax county. The lobby bill was discussed at length and upon its second reading it wx; defeated by a vote of 19 to 22. House A message was received from Governor Glenn concerning the high rentals the State has to pay for the storage of books and records, and he recommended the building of a Hall of History for this purpose. The bill for compulsory education came up as a special order and pass ed. By amendment forty-five counties were excepted, Halifax being in the number. Wednesday, Feb. 27 42nd Day. Senate The bill to levy special tax in every county in the State to make possible four months school in evry district, was discussed at some length, but was lost on its second reading. House The revenue bill was dis cussed and with various changes passed by vote of 81 with none against and was sent to the Senate. Tne bill for electing the Insurance Commissioner by vote of the people was discussed at length and was re ferred to Judiciary committee No. 2. Tne Machinery Act was discussed, passed its readings and was sent to t'.ie Senate. The House held night session and discussed the anti-trust bill at some length. Thursday, Feb. 28 -43rd Day. Senate A resolution was adopt ed limiting speeches of Senators to if teen minutes and if one speaks nore than once he shall be limited to five minutes. A bill passed final ro xding requiring trained nurses to je 21 years old before receiving di ploma, to have a preliminary educa tion similar to high school training md three years' study at some sani tarium. Bills passed final reading allowing vvilmington to issue bonds for $400, J90 for street improvement, and 5 500, 000 for sewerage and water works. Senator Etheridge asked that the 32otland Neck liquor bill be taken up and he be allowed to make a min ority report. It was done and the hearing set for Tuesday. Mr. Daniel reported for the Con ference committee the Conference committee's bill, which provided a fl.it rate not exceeding 2 1-4 cents per nile.except upon certain small roads. The bill prescribes that one-half the above rate shall be charged for child ran under 12 years of age: and on roads not exceeding sixty miles in length the Corporation Commission may prescribe a rate not in excess of the l'ate at present charged. A charge of ten cents may be made when trans portation is purchased on the train. T.ie bill requires the railroads to keep mileage books for sale, to be good on all railroads except on those roads charging larger fare than that of the road upon which the mileage book was issued. The law goes into effect July 1, 1907. House Mr. Kitchin introduced a bill to regulate the compensation of the sheriff of Halifax county. The bill passed allowing the voters within the territory to vote on the question of establishing Lee county from parts of Chatham and Moore. At the night session there was a long discussion of the anti-trust bill, which finally passed. Friday March 1 44th Day. Senate Mr. Daniel introduced a bill to repeal the charter of the town of Essex in Halifax county. A bill passed final readings to pro vide separate schools for Croatan Indians and Creoles in Cumberland county. The bill passed its final reading providing for prohibition in the town of Wadesboro. The bill to establish a manual train ing school for criminal youth passed its final readings. House The bill to establish Lee county from parts of Chatham and Moore passed final readings. The rate bill as reported from the conference committea passed its final readings, making the passenger fares on railroads a fiat rate of 2-14 cants per mile. Saturday, March 2 45th Day. Senate Among the important ; Sampson county occupied a good i 4. f il a.; i? Ar : Part of the of e House for : the morning hour. The bill passed 1 its second and third readings, ' At the night session a bill was ei requiring street car lines to ., , , , .. i Provide separate cars for the white and colored races. Mond' March Day. Senate The bill to submit to a ' , vote of the people cf Chatham and r L ating the county of Lee came from the House and passed second and third reading-. A large number of private bills passed final readings, among them the bill to repeal the charter of the town of Essex in Halifax county. The immigration bill coming up was discussed at length and passed by vote of 20 to 14. It provides that the Department of Agriculture msy expend $5,000 per annum in the interest of immigration and the State may. expend a like sum, if necessary, through the immigration Bureau. A bill passed prohibiting the sale of liquor anywhere in North Caroli na within 200 feet of any church or other place of public worship or any school house. House Much of the time in the House, both at morning and evening session, was spent in considering various private bills. The most im portant measure before the House wr.s the bill regulating child labor in factories, which passed its final reading. Epwortli Marriages. (Cur. to The Commonwealth.) There was a beautiful double mar riage at Gethsemane Feb. 20th at 7 o'clock p. m., the contracting parties being Mr. D. Arnold Weeks and Miss Lucy Anderson, Mr. Milton Marks and Miss Minnie Walston, when they were united in the holy bonds of wedlock in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives to witness the happy event, Rev. Mr. Rogers, of Whitakers, per forming the cereinony. The church was beautifully decor ated with ferns and evergreens, the color scheme being white and green. In front of the altar was an arch twined with creeping ivy. Miss Mary Walston presided with grace and skill at the organ and beautifully rendered the wedding march. The bridal party entered as follows: First came the flower girls, little Joyce Weeks and Jewel Overstreet dressed in dainty white frocks; next came the ushers, Forrest Hyman and Ray Marks, down either aisle; then came Miss Ruby Marks and Walter Pittman, Miss Tiny Pittman and Rurick Gammon, Miss Carrie Cox and Staten Weeks. They crossed in front of the altar and took places on either side. Then came down the left aisle the bride, and the groom i , i 1 . 1 rt-it clown tne ngnt aisie. iney were met at the altar by Rev. Mr Rogers, who in a beautiful and im pressive ceremony took their mar riage vows ana pronounced them husband and wife. The brides wore white silk, carry ing brides roses and ferns. After receiving congratulations the bridal party left for Mr. C. A. Weeks' home, one of the grooms' fathers, where they were tendered an elegant reception, about one mile from Gethsemane church near Whitakers, N, C. This communication was intended for last issue but reached the office too late for publication. Editor. Bo You Want it? Do you want insurance in one of the safest and best old line com panies ? Then take it in the Union Central. Rates low and pays highest divi dents. E. E. Hilliard, Agt. Scotland Neck, N. C. Withdrew The Bill. Some days ago Representative A. P. Kitchin introduced a bill in the House to incorporate the town of Spring Hill. The Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns reported the bill unfavorably, but by a recon sideration it was decided to report favorably with an amendment that no liquor should be sold at Spring Hill. Mr. Kitchin asked that the committee should not report on the bill with the amendment until he should hear from the people at Spring Hill. Later Mr. Kitchin withdrew the bill. There is nothing more dainty for a picnic or luncheon, than. Argo Red I Salmon sandwiches or salad. The j Cook Book tells you how to prepare ' tham. Ask your grocer. Grippe or Influenza, whichever you like to call it, is one of the most weakening diseases known. Scoffs Emulsion, which is Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites in easily di gested form, is the greatest strength-builder known to medical science. It is so easily digested that it sinks into the system, making new blood and new fat, and strengthening nerves and muscles. Use Scott's Influenza. Invaluable for ALL DRUGGISTS; Southern Cotton Association Net in Halifax Monday. The Halifax county branch of the J Southern Cotton Association met in ! Halifax last Monday, March 4th. President Hilliard called the meeting to order, and eight townships were represented as follows : I Brinkleyviile W. J. Collier, E. L. j Lee and J. H. Norman. j Butterwood E. A. Carter. Conoconara J. H. Pope. j Enfield Montgomery Shields, W. T. Whitehead and C. E. Barkley. ; Faucetts E. W. Dickens. j Halifax-W. T. Eure. RoanokeRapids-Hannibal Shearin. Besides those enrolled as delegates others came into the meeting later. Proceedings of the last meeting, which was held January 7th, were read and approved. The president read an interesting letter to the Association from State President C. C. Moore, of Charlotte, which showed his keen interest in the welfare of the Association gen erally, and in Halifax county Asso ciation especially. Also Capt. W. T. Jenkins, vice president of the county Association, sent an interesting letter, which ap pears elsewhere in this paper. LESS COTTON AND LESS FERTILIZERS. It was the sense of the Association that the cotton acreage in Halifax county will be reduced this year 25 per cent, under what it was last year, and that the amount of ferti lizers will be reduced accordingly. There was a general discussion of 1 tiuJ matter of corn culture and some new methods, and also the various varieties of cotton seed. Dr. A. S. Harrison, of Enfield, be ing present, made some interest ing and helpful remarks before the meeting, MEET IN ENFIELD MAY 3RD. The matter of holding the meet ings at different places in the county was discussed, and it was regarded with favor. By motion, therefore, it was decided to hold the next meet ing in Enfield Friday, May 3rd. Some one will be secured to speak to the meeting on some practical sub ject. Township meetings are to be held throughout the county on Friday, April 26th, to appoint delegates to the meeting at Enfield on May 3rd. The following collection returns were made from the townships : Brinkleyviile, through W. J. Collier, $ 1.35 Enfield, through M. Shields, 3.25 Roanoke Rapids, through H. Shearin, 1.00 Palmyra, through E. E. Hil liard, 31.00 Total, $36.60 ilobqoGd ttenis. ( "or. to The Commonwealth.) Hobgood, N. C, March 5, 1907. Miss Lillian A Bell spent last week in Hobgood visiting her sister, Mrs. T. H. Edmondson. Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Harris, of Fairfield, are also visit ing their sister, Mrs. T. H. Edmond son. Miss Bettie Wright, of Hobgood, has gone to New York to visit her sister, Mrs. Hoke. Miss Lucy Wright, of New York, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. K. Leggett. Mr. and Mrs. V. P. White went to Greenville, N. C. last week to see tho Clansman played. Mrs. R. J. Shields and Mrs. W. N. Herring went to Norfolk last week. It Pays. The following by the Gastonia Ga 7oH0,nnWtn ni - zette applies to almostany communi- "There are just a few who have permitted their subscription to lag behind. Don't do it. You will die one of these fine days and your fami ly will want a column obituary pub lished free, and then your daughter is soon to be married and you will expect your home paper to give her an Alice Roosevelt write-up, and all free. It always pays to be prompt in ' paying your subscription to the 1 cal paper." Emulsion after Coughs and Colds, 50c. AND $1.00. oooooooooooooooooooo oooooooeoooo Let us a 0 Have Your Orders for Success Manure Spreaders. SeGGOOOQOQOG0 00000C00G900 Like Graded School Girl on Honor! The Roanoke News two weeks ago said MONWEALTH, published by Mr. E. E. -, Ku-lianl M. hitekpr, don-ased. Hilliard, at Scotland Neck, came to ' of Xasl. county, X. C, duly m-onlcd us last week in a brand new dress of in book i4, page 132, Halifax Coimy type, looking as clean and bright as rpgistry, tlio undesigned executor, duly a graded school girl on the honor appointed bv the lat will Testament rod. The Commonwealth is one (f the said Richard M. Whitaker, le of our favorite exchanges. We con- ceased, duly probated and recorded in gratulate Borther Hilliard on this will book 5 page 41, in the Clerk of evidence of enterprise and prospor- the Court office in Xash County, will ity." j on the fourth day of April 10(17, at 11 I o'clock a. in., at the court house loor KILLS LIKE LIGHTING !in Halifax county, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following de i'cw Deadly Rheumatism of the Heart scribed real estate- lvir.g and being ' LOmeS Un. I . . , , ; Those pains you feel when you ; first arise in the morning aching : pains in the joints, shooting pains in i the muscles are signs of warning jThey are danger signals, evidence of 'a deep-seated trouble that if not i removed may affect the entire system j and cause chronic disease, or if the ! cause is not removed they may de- ; velop suddenly into the deadly Rheu- I mausm oi tne neart, wmcn KiusiiKe lightning. j Better get rid of the cause at once. i Rheumatism and its kindred diseases j are caused by the accumulation of of poisonous acids m the blood. Rub- bing with oils and liniments will not cure it: it i3 s.n internal disease, and can be conquered only by an in-; 1 complete cure RHEUMACIDE Having qualified as administrix of ; RHEUMACIDE neutralizes the pois-1 J- W. Leggett deceased, late of Hah I onous acids, sweeps all the dangerons fax County, North Carolina, this is ! germs out of the blood and "makes to notify all. persons having claims i you well all over." RHEUMACIDE , against the estate of said deceased to j CURES because it is the only remedy j exhibit them to my attorneys Messers that "gets at the joints from the in- ( Kitchin & cmith on or before tne ' side " 8th day of March, 1908 or this notice I Mr. Mr. R. Hughes, of Atkins, Va. , will be pleaded in bar of their recoy iwrites jery. All persons indebted to said i "Four bottles of RHEUMACIDE . estate will please make immediate have entirely cured me of a long t.t'rnen;t 1 standing case of Rheumatism, and , This th day of March, 1907. J greatly improved my general health. I J ames Margaret Leggett, I was a total wreck, having had Per Attorneys, Kitchin & Smith. ! rheumatism for twenty years. 1 sPe ?everal we:kf and much mon- ' ey trying specialists in New York, . bf t?HEUMACIDE is the only cure I have found. When I began to use r; I weighed 140 pounds. Now 1 v..-U-h 180 pounds, my normal! weight." ' kI Your Will Come Cheap for the Next 30 Days if Yois Buy Prom Me Having purchased the stock of Mr. S. T. Wommack I am offering some RARE BARGAINS in this line. Trusting to receive a Liberal Share of public pat ronage, I am Yours to serve, W. L HMRELL, Scotland Neck, .... Norin Caroina ,. ; . I - , . I " W lp THE NEW IDEA Mcjfss the Bowels .iPiEDYS Success Manure Spreader. Frame. Second growth white ash. Axle. Cold rolled steel, iy& inches in diameter. Cylinder Drive. Steel pinned chain. Direct connected. Pulverizing Rake. Adjustable. Set directly over cylinder. Thoroughly fines load. Cylinder Freeing Device. Stops clogging and breakage. Relieves strain. Large Wheels. 54 inches in diameter. Makes light draft. Other points. Most important. Catalogue. Tells all about it. Costs nothing. Made for the Man who Buys the Best Come and See It. It H a JO isev oaroware o. The Pioneer Hardware Dealers, SCOTLAND NECK, - - . NORTH CAROLINA TsJ: f I o A Qolo Bv virtue of Hie power in n certain mortgage ext-cutod ly John T. Appl- ! white, deceased, of Halifax county, X. in Enhcld township, Hahlax coun- tv, X. C, and known and ('csig- n-.lte1 a fo,imvs viz.: Adjoining the , ,un,!s of (t;tat0 of T T Applewhite. Sue E y.uis;i10n (1iir.,.s ail(l hound- .! 0(1 on tl)P East ,,v (1 om,k t,. iv,.vti, i.,. tiw. Aii.i.-U.i- ti. Wost ,,v tll0 Halifax road and on the Pouth f)V lho ,.in1 of th(1 ,.st.lt(. of j. T. Applewhite, containing fifty nine and tnw Unnth (r1 j.4) amv4 nior, or it..s. j v Vhitkkk Executor. Woodard and Vaughan. Attv., Xashville. X. C. J Tllis tho lfit (lav of March r.7. j 3-7-4th ' ' Notice. North Carolina, Halifax County. 1 o- 7-6t. ; . K Y ILL UI-.H M your money cheerfully if "Flooralac" does not prove to 1 the best va-ni. h that you ud before on floor or furniture. Josky Hiwk. Co. 2-14.tf THE ORIGINAL LAXATIYE Id Best for Children W mm. m mm wr i ci m m " ft 7 O 9 ;) 1 1 i O o , 0 0. pj i C-J j f) ! : '-) lUnuVk MeiliERif: And Repair Work. Having rented the Stamj t r Sh p near the "Brick Miil," J am im.-. ready to shoe your horses s.nd mule-. Better prepared, than ever before r perfectly satisfy my cu.-loriK-rs. Carls and Wagons Carefully Repaired, and all my work guaranteed. 1 : your horse here while you go tr ing. Special attention give t with defective feet. Yours for b urines.-; W. E. Mai;:-.. 1-10- 2m JEWELRY WATCHES Our Stock Vl ";ss never so lar Mini for variety it is imexcell I. Jt also includes o v Piecious Stones in combination Avith t!i Diamonds, making OTK STOCK tho most attra tive we have. ever la d before our customers. An up-to-date line of ( ' Glass, Silverware, etc.. ev hibitecl the vear round. E. T. Whitehead & Co.. 1 m m u A vijul. - . k . . ' j I II H'AVI B . Ji. to v P AUcooeh iyTpt contalstng opiates crt" Pt th bowels, tee's iaxtiv Hi.njv I moTes the bowels and contains do oputa j Sold by E. T. WliiteheniltV bcotland Neck, and Lc- v. irugstore, Hobgood. Wanted. Ten men in :i li St:it- t t ; . trilMite Siunplcs of our i Sibils. Snliiiy .fS.-.fMl x imu.'MI! mt tl;iy for rxiK iiscy. Sai'sm 1;- 1 any, JH'i.iutmcnt l. No. If. .1 li ulcviirl. (' ii,-ii"o. III. I COUGH SYRUP Fed Clncr Blwiora on Every B; 3h!s is'irf rpy DIAMONDS Who9U,,, '"!?4 conform to yp - - 1 Food mnd m . i.w I Drug Law. A en TA E, T. Whitehead & Co. - - - - .
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