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THE COMMONWEALTH. 1 Miss Sallie Baker Entertains.
Published Every Thursday
BY i
J.C.Hardy. Editor!
Reported.
Miss Sallie Spruill Baker, of
Palmyra, entertained a number of
young ladies and gentlemen on
Thanksgiving Day. They all enjoy-
! EVERY TIME YOU SPEND FIF
ty cents at Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler
Company's store, call for a
ticket.
REMEMBER WITH EVERY 50
cents cash purchase at Burroughs-Pitfmnn-Wheeler
Company's store
you get a chance at the Fifty Dollars
in uoia.
entered at the postoffice at Scotland ed together a tramping party. After
JNecic, JN. u., as secona-uiass matter.
Thursday, December 1, 1910.
OUR CONTEST.
' all the guest of the day had arrived
! at the elegant home of her parents
! Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Baker, Miss Ba-
! ker led her party to the wooded j
i hillsides along the hanks of the ma- j
iestie Roanoke, where they climbed
It is an exceptional opportunity j hjs anj drank in nature's rich beau-
that The Commonwealth is offer- j tv for several hours. When they j
FOR SALE-75,000 FEET NAR
row Boards at $9.00. One Corn
Shredder. One Red Ripper Hay
Press. S. B. Kitchin.
DDEFORE ordering MAGAZINES get our H
t big clubW catalogue and special of- M
f era and save NONE Y. rrtirv
SOUTHERN SUBSCRIPTION AGENCY,
a p-.t,l rrl will do. Rleili,
ing the young ladies of Halifax
and adjoining counties.
It is really an opportunity to get
something for nothing except a lit
tle personal effort on the pari of the
returned home at 2 o'clock they had
tramDed fifteen miles. A little fa
tigued, the gay party was in a good j
mood to enjoy the sumptous dinner
which had been prepared for them, i
and thev all enioyed together the i
:n::n::as:as:Gs:a;EEnDEEa;:n::nssg"g!
SkHmo Better Shoes
Ubb SDSSOS
iHMP.i For Less Money gFg
nuns .JKhn
young ladies ambitious to be named j choice and abundant Thanksgiving j
the most popular girl in this section j i-epaat. such is characteristic of the "
, iL V hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. j
of the State. f Baker The remainder of the day
In the way of a popularity con- was gpent m resting and pleasant
test, the prizes are the most valuable j chatting together; and towards the
ever offered in this vicinity. They I close of the glorious autumn day the
are well worth working for and the j delighted guest departed for their
j-i.- t u n ,i i homes, rejoicing in the pleasures of
conditions of the Contest are digni- mA,. ... n., Am.
a criaa i nanus; ivujk uay. miwe,
fied and simple.
We desire to increase the circula
tion of The Commonw'ealth and
this is a move in which all business
min and others should join. A news-
t from Scotland Neck I
were Miss Helen Hilliard and Mr. I
Sam Dunn, Miss Pauline Tillery and
Mr. C. J. Shields, Miss Katherine ;
Futrell and Mr. Ray Boyette, Miss'
Gray, :
n ! IT 3 Hff Tt. T?
1 li,miiy uiggs aim iui. ouuii u.
paper is the medium that brings the j ,T R , Mr Ben
people close together scattering and ; Everett of Palmyra, and Miss Blanche
exchanging a knowledge that is really j Nicholson, of Washington, N. C.
'hLtuUrticulars of the Con-j IURE CATARRH.
test in another part of the paper. , asy peasant, and UOStS But
a Trifle.
Dr. H. H. Crippen, the American
dentist, recently convicted of mur-, many raaders of The Com
dering his wife, paid the penalty on : JI0NWEALTH know that in Inland
the gallows last Wednesday. He
Latest styles in all leathers $3. $3.50 & $4.00
Shoes made by ENDICOTT, JOHN
SON & CO. contain a quality of leather
superior to that in any other shoes sold
at the same prices. This is the first and
only shoe house in the world that tans
its own leather and operates independent
of all trusts.
The leather in Enduell shoes is the best that can
be made because it is tanned to meet the greatest
tests of wear, from a shoemakers standard ef quality,
rather than that of the leather trust which works for
profit only.
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co.
was certainly given quick punish
ment for the crime.
The rantankerous, riproaring Mar
ion Butler, the man that was going
to expose and drive from the State
Senator Simmons, Joseph us Dan Ms,
and other Democrats has not been
heard from since the election. Nov.
8th. He and Chairman Morehead
have not even chirped. We may
think they are dead but they will
come around again when the cam
paign starts up.
Death of Mrs. Speoce.
Australia where the mighiest of
eucalyptus trees grow in abundance,
that there is no consumption, catarrh
or diseases of the respiratory tract.
The refreshing balsam thrown out
by these trees fills the air and is
breathed into the lungs by the in
habitants and all germ life is destroy
ed. If you have catarrh you cannot go
to Inland Australia except at great
expense, but you can breathe right
in your own home the same pleasant,
soothing, healing, germ killing air J
you would breathe if you were liv
ingin the eucalyptus district of;
Australia.
Just breathe HYOME1; it is made
Lost Strayed or Stolem !
A Man, about the size of a woman; bare-footed, with a pair of
wooden shoes on; pink-green eyes; sunset colored hair, the latter
cut curly and the former cut dark; he wore a corn-beef colored
overcoat with a sauerkraut lining. He had an empty two sack on
his back containing a barrel of sky-light and a dozen assorted rail
road tunnels. When last seen he was following a crowd of 75,000
people who were on their way to Scotland Neck, N. C. to have
MR. OYER, THE PHOTOGRAPHER, make them some PHOTOS.
BIGGER, BETTER, BUSIER, THAN EVER.
from Australian eucalvDtus and
Aurelian Springs, Nov., 28 On j scientifically combined with thymol
Saturday October the 29th, 1910 the j and other Listerian antiseptics,
death angel entered our home tak-; Pour a few drops of HYOMEI into
ing therefrom our dear mother. ; the inhaler and breathe it. As it
Mother was 40 years of age. She j passes over the catarrh infected
was married to Mr. Allen Spence j membrane it kills the germ and heals
just thirty years ago. During this j the raw, inflamed surface,
time though cumbered with burdens I HYOMEI is guaranteed to cure ca-
not a few, she was a most faithful J tarrh, coughs, colds, croup and sore
wife, and loving mother, and many j throat, or money back. Complete
of our childish sorrows were listened
to patiently by her, and loving words
and excellent council was always
given to each of us.
There were nine children, two of
these preceding her to the grave
outfit including inhaler $1.00. Ex
tra bottles of HYOMEI costs but 50
cents. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
and druggists everywhere.
To break up a cold in head or chest
in a few minutes, pour a teaspoonful
YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY SENSIBLE CHRIST
MAS GIFTS WE CAN SELL YOU UNTIL YOU VISIT OUR
STORE.
BRING IN THE WHOLE FAMILY AND SEE IF WE
HAVEN'T SOMETHING THAT WILL PLEASE EVERY
ONE GF THEM.
YOUR FRIENDS WILL APPRECIATE SOME USEFUL.
SENSIBLE PRESENT. SUCH AS WE CAN SELL YOU.
MUCH MORE THAN A FANCY TRIFLE THAT WILL
SOON BE WORTHLESS.
Hardy Hardware Comp'y
"THE HARDWARE HUSTLERS"
"THE HOME OF PURK DRUGS'
j ears ago. There is left her hus-1 of Hyomei into a bowl of boiling
band, one sister, and four brothers
Mother was not sick very long, and
we did not expect death to lay his
cold hand upon her so soon, but God
called and she obeyed. Her suffer
ings were many, but she bore them
patiently, and complained little.
The doctors did all for her that skill
could do, and friends and loved ones
ministered faithfully but to no avail.
God knew best and his will must be j
done, and our part is to conform our '
will to his, believing that he doeth l
ail things well.
We are consoled with the fact that
though we can no more on earth see
her dear face, we can aspire to that
higher life which will eventually
lead us to the home above, where
we can meet her again ' ' face to face. ' '
She was laid to rest in the family
cemetery near Aurelian Springs on
Oct. the 31st, the funeral sevices be
ing conducted by Rev. Draper.
May we meet you dearest mother
when the Lord shall bid us come.
Her Daughter, Eva.
water, cover head ond bowl
towel and breathe the vapor.
with
When your feet are wet and cold,
and your body chilled through and
through from exposure, take a big
dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
bathe your feet in hot water before
going to bed, and you are almost
certain to ward off a severe cold.
For sale by all druggists.
We Now
Have a Complete Line of the Genuine
posted:
All the lands formerly owned by
The North Carolina Lumber Com
pany, against hunting, fishing, or
trespassing of any kind.
Halifax Land Co.
S. F.Dunn, Agent.
HOSIERY
For Women and Children
It will pay the ladies and children :c. wear this famous brand of hosiery
just as it has the mer. and every man who has worn Everwear knows
'what t'iij raeaiis.
The same guarantee goes with the v cmci's and children's hosiery, which
is: six paTrs must wear rix month i without a hole, rip or tear or new
hose will be given free. The children's stockings are especially durable
the knse being reinforced as well is the heel and toe. The stocking is
made of. e::ira long staple cotton ar .l the leg has double the stitching, so
thnt it may stretrh freely when noei":;:d.
Ladies, come in and examine thes . then try six pairs for yourself and
children. ,
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co.
Roseneath Box Party.
On last Thursday night, Nov. 24th
a delightful Box Party was held in
the school house at Roseneath for
the benefit of the M. P. church there
It was strictly under the manage'
ment of Miss Margret Strickland
and Miss Mary Simmons. There
were sixteen beautiful boxes sold,
and besides these a delicious cake all
decorated with fine candies and pop
corn which furnished a scene of per
fect lovliness for the eye, to be rafr
fled off for the most beautiful and
popular yuong lady in the house,
which after a long contest, proved
to be Miss Margret Strickland. The
proceeds amounted to $25,00. We
extend many thanks to the public
for their kindness in being so libera
towards our country church.
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children.
Thi Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of'1
ST?
What?
BAZAAR!
OF
Trinity Church Improvement Society.
152 December 7th, '10, 11 A. M.
Where?
What for?
Bell's Old Hotel.
That you may not only get your Christmas
presents and enjoy many pleasant hours, but make
arrangements to reduce your cost of living by
"THE LARKIN PLAN.
Seven Departments: A Restaurant under the most compe
tant management; a Candy and Doll Booth that will please and
astonish you ; a Children's Booth which will delight them ; a Fancy
Work Department, unexcelled; a Larkin Booth, and Xmas Card
and Kalendar Booth, where you have your eyes opened ; and last
but not least, a chance to get Oysters on the half shell properly
Hurrah!
Hurrah!
School Days
Again.
And they find us better
prepared than ever for
Supplies.
A complete and classy
line of tablet composi
tion books, ink; pencils,
pens and erasers.
Ask for the famous Rlue
Ribbon Tablet.
Quality not quantity
our motto.
E. T. Whitehead Co.
"The Rcxall Store"
.
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3 1 H ir-i '- i-'iiTTl TVriii. r TTBB1 T " "" ' -' 1 " - -" "
THE PIANO WITH A SWEET TONE."
As to The
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The Foundation of every success, business or pri fes-wa.
money. Save your money and a good OPPORTUNITY f r yni; '
make a profitable business investment will surely cone. I' ?'
saving and KEEP ON saving, and you will get ahead. T!w iJ '
other way to do so.
Make OUR Bunk YOUR Bank.
We pay liberal interest consistent with safety 1 I:t'r tv ('r
pounded.
The Scotland Neck Hank.
Pioneer Bank of Halifax County, Scotland NVck. N. (
serve
Christmas Present
Do you know that you can
buy a STIEFF PIANO of the
maker, delivered to your home,
and on very easv terms?
Don't think you can't afford
it until you have written us
for prices, and then you won't
think so, but will be delight
fully surprised.
The time is short, so write
to-day. The instrument will
give the greatest pleasure and
satisfaction to the whole fami
ly.
Just drop a post card.
CHAS. M. STIEFF
L C. STEELE, Mfr.,
114 Granby St., Norfolk, Va.
R. I. JONES, Representative.
Scotland Neck. North Carolina.
Please mention this paper.
The Official Piaa. Jaaeitown ExpoaitMa.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF TI1K
BANK OF ENFIKM1
ENFIELD, ,N. C.
At the Close of Business November 10, 1910.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $193,361 46
Overdraft l 30
Banking house and fixtures. 7,'ooo 00
All other real estate 1,400 00
Cash in other banks 43.617 69
TotaI .7$262.7iila
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock
Surplus Fund .
Undivided profit
Interest in rewrve.
Cashier's checks....
Deposits
Total
0 ' . N
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS.
November 10th. 1907 . fV"'
November 10th, 1908 . 1 '
November 10th. 1909 l-s.1V1'
. November 10th, 1910 ;iv n
NOTE OUR STEADY GROWTH. tT , ......
I VEY WATSON. J. . ' ' ' " h
GEO. B. CURTIS.
Jrremaent. V-P. nd Cashier.
COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS DEPOSITS SOI.ICITKP.
Administratrix Notice.
Having qualified as administratrix
of the last will and testament of K
Jenkins, deceased, late of Halifax
county. North Carolina, I hereby
notify all persona having claims
to present them to me for payment
on or before the 14th day of Novem
ber, 1911, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery
AH persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate settle
ment. This November 14th, 1910.
Mrs. Maude L. Jenkins
Adm'x of K. Jenkins, dee'd
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co
(Successors to N. B. Josey Company's Undertaking ru
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Caskets.
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Robes.
A Complete Line of Undertaker's Supple
IIP71DCR CCni imm . . .. . wiuc
HEARSE SERVICE AT ANY TIME.
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