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The CoivirvTor health. i E. HILTiIARD Editor rubli.-ecl Every Thursday. Enter--d ;m th- rooi '?' at -.-ntl-aid FuLIiihex's Annoaacesient. It ! a settled Owir.t in newspaper ethi" fiat e.li'c rs miJ publishers are not responsible for the vif-ws of correspondents, and the publication ct a communication does not mean that the editor or puiisher endorses the communication. Ihk O.muonwkai.th adheres to these geueral prici-)-.'es. A GOOD RECORD. A lady wlio recently return ed from Mathews county, Va., says that there is not an in-, mate in the county home of that county and it has been ten years since there was a prison er in the county jail. This is a nne showing for prohibition territory; and taking the argu ments of -whiskey advocates that more whiskey is drank un der prohibition than where open saloons prevail, Mathews county must have been one of the most "desert" places in the 'Old Dominion" before prohi bition prevailed. TO CUSE NIGHT RIDERS. It has been reported through the press of the country that in Mississippi and Georgia "night riders" have warned cotton ginners not to gin any more cotton until the price goes to twelve cents a pound. This is indeed a high handed procedure on the part of those who would endeavor to remedy by violence the conditions incident to low prices. The Manufacturers' Hecord suggests a remedy as follows: "The cotton belt of the South wants no adaptation of Ken tucky night riding anarchy. But it is not impossible that in some period of depressed prices for cotton base minds may es say that veiy thing. If the thing is attempted, the State Government should without notice place convenient to any j?. in threatened with destruction by night-riders a force of arm ( d officials that may be depend ed upon to shoot to kill at the first moment of justification. One such killing of night-riders would kill night-riding at its birth." THE FIRST MONUMENT. So far as we arc informed the monument to the Confederate soldiers and sailors of Halifax and Northampton counties, un veiled in Weldon last week, is the first public monument erected in Halifax county. It is a handsome shaft and well expresses the appreciation which the people feel for the brave men who fought and fell on the field of battle. The ranks "of the Confederate soldiers are fast thinning out and before many years more the monuments erected to their memory here and there will be the only Visible reminder of those heroes whose honor stands equal with that of any soldiers in all the armies of the nutions. It is fitting that such memori als should stand here and there and it is quite probable that be fore many years more such monuments will be erected in North Carolina and throughout the South. And no fault should be found of those now living who thus wish to keep in mem ory the men whose bravery and devotion to duty made im mortal the pages that record the history of their times. Even those who fought on the Unions side will admire the loving spirit which prompts the people of the South to honor the mem ory of the men who honored this great and good section with their lives on the altar of love for what they believed to bri the cause of right. Two In Gna Grave. (Cor. to The Commonwealth.) Died near Dawsons Sept. 14th Patsy Baker, aged about sixty years, at:d her son, Simmons, aged about thirty years. It was a very strange occurence. There was only about one hour's difference in their deaths. They were both buried in one grave. Mrs. Baker leaves two sis thers and one brother, Mrs. Bleck, of Tarboro and Mr3. King, of Hob good and Mr. John Henry Baker, of Scotland Neck. They were buried at the old home place. KEROES OF I861-'65 HONORED. Monument by Halifax and Roitnamp ten Counties. mmirn at welbo September n. VJmrKlKv, Sent. 17, was a K'-'cat J .y in Vi't'Aon. Oa that orauiuii a hrtr.dime n;o::uinerjt vvcta unveiled th-jiti to ihe memory of the C-jnfc-.l j i-iatfc soldiers and ichors ul li&i.iax and Northampton counties. For several years the Junius Dan iel Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy have been labor ing in Weldon to raise funds for the building of a monument to the brave men who went from these counties and fell in battle during the Civil War. That monument was recently com pleted and the unveiling ceremonies of Thursday the 17th were reported to the News and Observer as fol lows: "In the presence of 3,000 people the Confederate monument, erected here to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of Halifax and North ampton counties, was unveiled today with imposing military and civic ceremonies, the music being by the Third North Carolina Regiment band. Miss Esther Ransom was elected to pull the cord, allowing the veil to fall gracefully from the noble figure of a Confederate soldier at parade rest, which surmounts the shaft. "The inscription on the south side reads, 'Erected by the Junius Dan iel Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.' On the north side appears the following inscription, 'In memory of the Confederate sol dies and sailors of Halifax and Northampton counties, 1861-1865.' "Col. Burgwyn presided as master of ceremonies. The monument was presented by Dr. A. R. Zollicoff er and accepted by Maj T. L. Emry. "Col. R. E. Lee, Jr., of Virginia, was the orator of the occasion. In a maimificent speech in which he held his hearers almost spell-bound he reviewed the heroism, patriotism and devotion of Confederate soldiers and in a splendid burst of eloquence he said: 'Let it never again be said that he fought for what he believed to be right, but that the Confederate sjldier fought for what he knew to be right.' "Col. Lee paid a glowing tribute to the soldiers of North Carolina and said that in all history their deeds of valor, courage and heroism had nev er been surpassed. "The exercises were opened by prayer by Rev. P. N. Stainback, and closed by benediction by Rev. Geo. M. Tol3on. There is criticism on the manner in which the press was slighted. Not a member of the lo cal or visitir.g press was provided with a seat cr invited upon the plat form." Accidental Killing. The Tarboro Southerner of Sat urday gave the following account of a colored girl'3 death near Speed. "Frances N. Jones, a colored girl aged 17 years, was killed Friday evening about 6 o'clock at her home on the Brady farm in No. 4 town ship, by the accidental discharge oi a shot gun in the hands of her cous in, Robert Bridgers, 15 years of age. "The two persons had been play ing near the home when the boy stated he was going squirrel hunt ing. He entered the house and se cured a loaded gun. The girl fol lowed the boy and struck the gun with a board, causing the discharge of the weapon. "The shot entered her left lung, just below the heart, killing the girl instantly. It made a wound about the size of a dollar. "Acting Coroner W. J. Thigpen and Deputy Sheiff Frank Dawson vis ited the place of killing Friday night, and after hearing several witnesses, decided that the girl was accidently shot and killed." This is the trade-mark of Scott's Emulsion and is on every bottle of it sold in the world which amounts to several millions yearly. Wft,y-Becausc it has made so many sickly children strong and well given health and rosy cheeks to so many pale, anaemic girls and restored to health so many thousands in the first stages of Consumption. Send this advertisement, together with name of paper in which U appears, your address and four cents to cover postage, and we will send you a "Complete Handy Atlas of the World." SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St., N.Y. LATEST REtfS FSOM BAUFiX. Happenings of Interest Noted by Our CcrresioniItct. (Cor. to The Commonwealth.) Halifax. N. C. Sept. 22, '03. I.. Wa!inwi!, of Suffolk, .p-nt G. a fV.v davs lu re lu-t week ?.?rs. C. If. Hale is vi .jrndinoliicr at Ii .;:?ema?'y. Miss House, of Tatlnn, spent a few days with AIis3 Virginia H last wet k. Mr. Sam Hancock, of Weldon, was here Friday as usual to see our msr chants. Mrs. J. H. Parker and children, of Woodland, N. C, is visiting her sister' and brother, Mrs. T. 0. Vaughan, and J. W. Harvy. Miss Nettie Gilliam left several days ago for Roanoke Rapids, where she goes to teach. Deputy C. W. Dunn, of Scotland Neck, wras a visitor here Friday. Mr. George Young of the W. U. T. Co. spent a few hours with his mother and sisters last Friday. Mrs. Peter Smith, of Scotland Neck, spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Durham, last week. Miss Estelle Davis, of Warrenton, visited Misses Urtie and Helen Dan iel last week. Mrs. D. C. Fenner left last Friday for Mt. Olive where she will spend ten days with her sister, Mrs. E. N. Ricks. Col. Frank Faison came back from New York Sunday where he was called to see a sick son. Messrs. Sater, Robinson and Spen cer went fishing in Roanoke Monday morning a few hours, catching 25 pounds of carp. There was quite a crowd of our people visited Weldon last Thursday at the unveiling. The occasion seems to have been extremely enjoyable. An immense crowd has been report ed there on that day. Cotton picking around here has begun in real earnest, all the little "pic a-nineys" that have ten fingers and a tow sack are participating in the fun. The farmers are complain ing at the low price of the staple, but what does the little darky care, when he can pick near a seuppcr nong vine or fig bush. Our folks are not talking much politics now, they seem to be more interested in the price of meat and hog lard, flour and sweet potatoes. Of course there are some Bryan men, but home interests are consuming more of our time and energy com paratively. Rev. Geo. M. Tolson, of Weldon, filled his regular appointment at St. Marks Sunday afternoon. Rev. L. G. Grady filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morning and night. Reader, have you any important battles to fiht, any neecfed victory's to win? Let Jesus be your Captain in these battles; your strength in every conflict; your guide, counsellor, sympathizer, friend. He will lead us out from the valleys of retreat toward "the hills from whence corn eth our help," where there will be every opportunity for U3 to show our valor.and prove ourselves worthy to display the banner of our King. Twelve Years la State Prtsoc. In Edgecombe Criminal Court last week the white man Sparks who kill ed R. B. O'Neal several months ago at Lawrence in Edgecombe county, was tried for murder in second de gree. He submitted to the charge so the case did not go to a jury. After hearing the evidence Judge W. R. Allen sentenced Sparks to fif teen years in State prison. Later he reduced the term of im prisonment three years making the sentence twelve years. The colored boy charged with murdering his father was discharged by Judge Allen without allowing the case to go to the jury. The provocation for the killing was a very aggravated one, and the boy being an imbecile was not re garded as responsible. Killed by Tramps. Saturdays's Tarboro Southerner related the following: "Flagman Winstead.of the Atlantic Coast Line, whose home is in Wilson, was murdered at South Tunis early this morning by tramps. His body was then fastened to the rails. A freight train ran over the body, which caused the discovery of the terrible deed. "Mr. Winstead's throat was cut from ear to ear. His body was taken to Wilson to-day." Noiri lated for Congress. Mr. Mack M. Furgerson, of Little ton, was nomination for Coneress bv j the Republican Convention in Kins- ton Saturday, Kept. 19th. J. Frarik Lile?, of Tarboro, wrs nominated as Presidential Elector. REPRESENTATIVE WANTED: We want a representative to handle FORD automobiles in Scotland Neck and vicinity. Live hustler, with or j wunout previous experience, can easily clear $2000.00 in season. Write with references at once. Ford Motor Company. Dept. H, Delroit, Mighigan. , her i mmzmm9 1 a! I'd H i - r i I l I fl I 8 1 S t i. R-M.V'iiM;il i Dee us Udm GLASSES ( Tucker, Hall & Co., The Expert Op'icians, 53 Granby St., Norfolk, Va. Catalogue on Application. A NIGHT IN TARBORO. Tbe Tcwn Still Improves and ftlncb En terprise is in EUdence. The editor of The Commonwealth spent a night in Tarboro last week. It had been more than a year since we had visited our neighbors in that good town, and we noticed many im provements. The spirit of enterprise can always be seen amongst the good people there and there is a trend of up ward movement in whatever they do. They have three hoisery mills and several cotton factories, which send a heavy out-put of goods all the time. There is always thrift in Tarboro, new business firms being formed freyaentty and always some new buildings to be observed. One of the most striking ar.d at tractive new buildings we observed was COOK'S TEMPLE PHARMACY. The nev Masonic temple ii quite a handsome luildmg on the corner of Main and Pitt stieet3. Mr. R. E. L. Cook's pharmacy in this new build ing is one of the handsomest and most completely appointed in the State. It is fitted with large plate glass front, polished 'marble and brass frame work, decorated steel ceiling and tile floor. The furniture 13 of rich rrahogvry with hand carv ings. The fountain h set in beautiful onyx front with mahogany back boards and onyx columns, with silver and Tiffany art eiectroneer. The pre scription case has large beveled mir row, with sections of art glass on either side. The bases are all filled in dark Tennessee marble with base boards of same. The prescription department is replete wi;h six dis pensary slides at which a half a dozen men can prepare prescriptions at the same time. There are three large arc lights in the centre of the beautiful pharmacy with ornament al lights around. Mr. Cook has had seven years ex perience as a druggist and besides the new handsome pharmacy here referred to continues his drug busi ness at the same stand he has been occupying in another part of the town for some years. Hotel Farrar treats its patrons well, and it is always a pleasure to visit Tarboro and mingle with its good people. Among the Scotland Neck boys who are doing well in Tarboro are Messrs. R. G. Alisbrook, who is now one of .the leading young lawyers in Eastern Carolina, R. B. and T. H. Peters who do a large supply busi ness, and W. R. Whitehead, who conducts a successful livery business. Tbq Nov Pure Food aad Drug Law. We arc pleased to announce that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colda and lunsj troubles is not affected by the Xatu-al Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. V.. T. Whitehead Co. Wood's Seeds. Gats. Bye and Barley. We are cot only the largest deal-C wwx -" " w ..J Mwv we sell tbe best, cleanest and heaviest qualities. Our stocks are 6ecured from the best and largest yielding crops, and our warehouses are fully equipped with the best and most improved machinery for cleaning. If you want superior cropa to Plant Wood's Seeds. Prices quoted on request r Descriptive Fall Catalogue,, if - - r i i r - . n r a. t i seeds, mailed tree. T. Y7. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, - Richmond. Va.' - t ill j in ;$;mmslBi imm:itmm For Kidney and Bladder diseases kaa no equal. We irrr of coJ a cue of any other water to Yi!l furnish prove that BackKarn Lithia U tl.e mm active of all watera en the kidney If it does not cure uJ&mm&l'Gtl of tliC Uii it vsts you nothing. For Sale by a!l Mineral Water Dealcrr. and Lookk?. Beckhem Utfala Water Co., Bcwicrson. N. C 0XOOMXK CottonPickers'Book FOR 1908 now ready:? Would be glad for our friends to call and get what They Want! ... Howard Hardware Co Tarboro, W. C. 6000000000000 HUX'S KITCHEN, Next Door to S. A. L. Ticket Office, WcWon. N. C. OYSTERS! f;f 'WSSifd OYSTERS! Luncne3. A First-Class Dimnr ! Lady Clerks in Attendance. BENGHAM SCHOOL 1793 1909 Clement's Warehouse? Enfield, n. C. Headquarters for High Prices. Our market is now in full blast. We are ready and anxious for your tobacco. Our splendid corps of buyers are all on and want all grades. Prices are good on all desirable tobaccos and especially so on tobacco- with body. Come to see me with your next load and it will be mv ulensnn. f . .....i i " -j i mi i ' , picabcu. i win oe nere at all times to sec that your tobacco is packed and put on the floors to best advantage and your interests looked after m every way. We have as good market as any in theState, so when you get readv -in sell come to Enfield and to CkmS Ware house where highest prices always prevail Cures Biliousness, Sick Headache, Sour Stom ach, Torpid Liver and Chronic Constipation. Pleasant to take mMm GET j?Bd ACID; OOOHO-CKK0 OOOOOOOOOOOO -6 Room for Ladies and Gentlemen. Good Meals at All Hours. '"ll W " M"N ' THE B'NBHAM SCHOOL IdTaWy l.cd btV.U!.tat"U' k0ra" MlUi AEY for discipline, control K " B.y MNiM nom other schooU not rcccircd . titttat hsv. l.u- eoverri. lut excluded ly pledre of honor. SS kltS SSLS . owiu you nomei Laxative Fruit Syrop TH Uni 4 Llf irzz.: :c- f 7 1?.'. 13 TI!" CP1VT Pclicv- Assets Over $:-0:C-e,CC.tO 0 VE7 not h cut insurance a Lowest Cert? The Union Centra the great D IVWCTJ-ravmo ft! 1 Ti yrcg (if V. company, and its are as rjood as can be had. f' rates on any kind of policy $ you wish, :ec or address E. E. MILLIARD. I SPECIAL AGSI.T. Scotland Hcc!:, N. C. X W!!LN X i nr.; -JT$h Hk'i. Jo tt.c A:. 5 I cr.:: !.-'p. 'tiur-i r ao rev." . Set iH'f- ; h;i I r. i:i. .-- y a ; a;; it' We Itccp cii Hand bimai tasesi AU Kinds all Use Tub- Also Complete Underlain vi ' Outfit. Hearse Service onyfe bay or niirlib v. m to accommodato out ::'(!:,; end the Public 'icwil? M. Hoffman & Brc. Smtlnnri Vnrk Korth Carn;jr? Laad for Rear. On October 16'h l ?('. Fose publicly fir !v;t : idder, in the t v. n Kct-k. N. C. at 1:2 to he payable in p'' middling biU. :hf t : . !,;; 111',, A5' C VII.HU Mi l. I . I ' t li"1- Goose Nt-stTownx!!:'.). ' Farm," cf whi.h '1 lAirsreit d:cd i '1 ' -' V. i .d ? i'i" lvir.tr on Ho.-tnoke h!vc' ilitP illP l'ir.f':iff I. J. iH.- ,v. r " . - ' ! Cherry ar.d ethers i v4? Viorse crop cK:ari, i;1 ::! Sheared lyinnr aero-:- ' ;-r''1.-' ,:i ah .,.,.,.....: . w.t. ...-. i''1 .. nil (l l.-ilil'rtl I '-I ' tem. faminir i XI''" i, . ' ,- si now on said fa' n about January l.-'t. 1'his Septemhr 1 1 : Mrs. Makc.-.R' 1M N. . i vn;. i - i 9-1-3 -it Cleanses ti.J O ' X- 4JS thorouby a:iJ. Tjf sallow conplicsJ pimples an i bb It is guaranicefi E. T. Whitehead Company, 8coUand Neck,'North Carolina.
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