North Carolina Newspapers

i'l i ! 4 ' ' 4 8 . 1 V t - 4 ! . THE COTJO!W ALTH. " Published Every Thursday EV J. T. IIl'IPY", '!'' if "-r cv. l V-fivrMcx Entered al the postwRb-r it Scotland Nock, N. C, n.s :-Vc:ond--Cl;iss Matter, - - : ' ursdn" 3oi;toinlr-v 12. 101: The Now York ProirrcA-uvos have nominated Oscar Straus as their can didate fur Gowrnor. IE there are blind ti;er in and around Scotland Ned: lv-Xie. fa all is it? We wait for a reasonable ar.r-wer. The Ropablieans w:n (ho dec lion in Maine Monday by only about 2,,:0 majority. Thio looks good from a democratic standpoint Hero h; prcdicth?g that the Re publican factions in North Carolina will cet together '-. on election ty tfic-re v omy or.e otate ticket. See. Chairman McAdoo. of th crntic r.ationol committee. i I. erne 's that ! o. he is C'lt1' to mahe r-J,;ii : :! tributions to the cm::paign Wo think thlo ou;;ht to bo done and. it any or our re contribute some i ieiv- wou i-i. nev to h P e-.r- pr'p.n wo would be p aekr.o wled e'raen t th 'umn? and fj-rwarr! the trc-irr-"'. to In speal; lug to ivarua Wil-on farmers recently Vor-d rr js reported to have said: "If the farmer i-; indeed a partaev with the rest of u, we ihali give him cod l'or.rts and bettva traiic portatien and we rhal! link I he mar ke.s and t'ne field-- iogeth :-r i: evei y possible way." A. Vv e ;... or Ine NorthCaroIina Peir.ec ra tic e"eculi- e co rmit; f'.', he- i v. e -1! i'-. d:- State committee to meet in itnlehb. Tnursday m'g'ni. Sept. 10, "t act such business as come i-c-;;m:rittec .s to who primarv. 1W C II. i.1 O t:;J it. will e-f1.- t1- .e jijfo-.soii can vote in t: ;enatorir ine 'iaTCitpa r.r.o. Koi met in Charlotte last week rate conventions. The lea ?ena i ii ad q fr.ct Tvvo earnest eflorts to lc-ing the tw: ions together, but to no effect. iun fttate i:t:-:el wore and the Taftites inserted, a vd plank in their iieform hm;b k'ev nio a 1 1 wot A. The ex-ieo Idr.rr W. Mor:.e. of ! .1 K , Ci) ion-:, w,,- pari nc-d bv Pi avid : n 4- TX'i .1 T - 1, rrary, thinkir1;: tha;. he had efily levv raoi-,.fc5 to nve, r.?-z entirely re - -.iV-.-! f, fc-amc-d iii.; health ana has aain nxde his appearance en Wall dreet. Iti wr.nderful hw jar-id'y a m?n trains his health when r,ven freedom from a prison sentence. re-1 ins llon. Locko Craie;, of Ashevi'ile. Democratic i-.cmire" for Governor of North Carolina, is now making speeches throughout the State. Large crowd..; are hearing him and he is adding much strength to the State ticket. Craig certainly stand.-; close to the people and it will be their pleasure to honor him by the largest majority given in this State in many years on the 5th day of No vember. , . m Mrs R, L. Simmons, living ne Crowells, died Friday afternoon af- tcr an illness lasting several weeks. Mrs. Simmons liad been sick several weeks with typhoid fever and at the time of her death she had two chil dren very sick with fever. . Mrs. Simmons was a daughter of Mrs. L. R. Cherry, of Scotland Neck, and besides her husband and several children she leaves a mother and several sisters and a brother The burial took place at Enfield Satur day afternoon. Great sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. Rural mail carrier's pay has been raised. They earn it now but think of their labors when the parcels post is put into operation. cast For Infants and Cjtfldren. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of f&Uc Halifax, Sept. 5 The 11. E. Church was beautiful Wednesday morning, when ?.!iss Virginia Hale, ihe neeomnlih-hcd and attractive j daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis II. i Jiue, became the bvide of Mr. John j w Tfou.. of Roanoke Ramds. The ceremony was performed at il o'clock by Rev. J. E. Ilolden, of Kidgeway, a former poster of the bride. The bridal party entered as fellows: First came the usher?, Mr. Pounds an 1 Rev. A. 1:1. Moore, of lloaho'ro Rapids. After them came th rjiies er of maid, ML-:. Estelie Kuiit-'e, sisie the groom. Oppot-Ho he up other mhde was Mr. Han-v Dowel!, of Scotland Neck. Following t; ve'''e r n i !e os Mary For- , Power gins, uUie iv lis Hale and Rebecca Williams, cousins of the bride. Proceeding the bride was little Miss Virginia Macon Northing", bearir.g in a yellow rose the v. eddir.r rmg. . , -, t, r ! othmor, M:s3 .uamui - R.c-nuare. 1 hey wore met U,c ; aUar by the groom and his oest man l.v, l-v.,-, Vir'r 'If ")-."0 1 Hr.ncf (ir, OS.e..i,4i:(i iixa. i '! ho bride ide, the picture ot giriisn j loveliness, is a favorite hire and her j ! . . .in.. .1 .. i ','harmmg personamy aim u u worth has endeared hereli to at iarA'C c;rc;e ot u icnus. Mr. House is a young business man of Roanoke Rapids, ant versaiiy popr-lrtr wlierever suni-jlidi, he is ! .-rnii'.vn. i rr.'t :-:rS. iiOUO ;cu J.OI a: ; northr- tour after whie'a they will I return to their future home at 1-toa- I -'..'- ! The social auuirs were caded oft on account of the recent dea.to of i tne 'rid auni. m A in Elegant Obermever oc Sons Piano and Other Valuable Prizes to be Awarded to the THd COMMON WEALTH AND LOCAL MERCHANTS GIVE PS12S. Read the Announcement and Particulars on Firj Page of this issue, Get in the Game aid Win a Prize. juiio t .oipm.onweaitii t numerates the greatest week hi- cfi.es: con- test over held in this section of the rai;, ana c e believe wiU arouse a frreatrleal of interest. This eorte.it viii extend over a ncriod of DO da.vs, and at the close of the contest some lady in Scotland that has ever been presented to the Neck or vicinity will be the proud people of Scotland Keck and vicin possessor of a handsome S-100 piano, ity. On another pre ci Cms isiue wid CA:ri'!r'..'Uii L'-"-s on of toe rules v ii i o i v n em u, ana a n -t o ecvdLit ui a- u rn it, and a list of bevdtiful a ul auxiliary prizes which will be on bv the morciants ei tne town. lore ir; : p;reat. 3 1 number of prizes besides the piano, any one of which will be well worth inning1, and every contestant who rets and makes any kind of a ihuslle will be sure of winning a j nar.tfsome prize, even if sr.e does not n the piano. bids contest is put on under the auspice? of the Publishers' Music Ci i!mor,v r-T Ch'oor.-i i-.tin ix-:!l Kit.n ! ciiarpra cj. -iho arrangements, .his I company makes a business of con- ducting these popular voting fon- tests and at. present has a number j them under way in this and other States. Hardy Hardware Company, hard- Some popular lady will have a ware, beautiful piano as the result of this Josey Hardware Company, hard contest, and a number of others will ware. have beautiful prizes of various J. W. Allsbrook, good groceries, hinds. Purroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Corn- Read the rules elsewhere in this ; pany, general merchandise, issue; inspect the offerings of the I E. T. Whitehead Company, drug merchants, and learn how you" may ; gists and jewelers. v secure votes for yourself or friend. TT. il. . n- i . . . . use tne zy-vote coupon m this issue and cast it for some one, as it j Edwards & Compaay, general mer may be the starter of a winner. Fill ! chandise. out the nominating blank and send ! Scotland Neck Furniture Compa- " lu iimon - x -yo-oo ocxhxxc ckoho-o i 5 25-VOTE COUPON. Send this coupon to The Commonwealth office within 15 days from date and it will count for Twenty-Five Votes. No money is required with this coupon. Vote for September OCHX00KK00HaO0-C 00000KM00000MCOOOXWC Nominating Blank. I hereby nominate or suggest Address as a lady worthy to boctfme a candidate in your Popular Voting Contest. I present this name with the distinct understanding and agreement that the editor shall not divulge my name. This does ' not obligate me m any way whatever. Signed. Address. 000OOOCKCK0K-CK EnJsrkieS'J ai lards. 1 evemr.g, September j On 3rd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Coleman, the Lucky Thir teen Club and the Chicane Club en tertained at cards complimentary to Misses Maude Leggett and Eleanor Smith, who made the highest scores at the meetings of their respective clubs daring1 the past year- The guests were met at the door by Misses Krdherine Kitchm and Fenner of Raleigh, and invited to meet those receiving, who were Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and Misses Leg get t and Smith. Punch was served by Misses Laura Clark and Mary Smith of Charlotte. In addition to the members of the clubs there were many invited guests, and those who took part in tho o.nn!ncr'i nterf ninnient were " . . . it he loiiowmg: Mr. ana rurs. vt. White, Mr and Mrs. J. B. Hall, Mr. an.l Mrs.. C. W. Albertson, Mr. and Mrs. Nor fleet Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. II. Herring, Dr. and Mrs. IT. I. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pur- r.'ngton. Mr. and Mrs. H. DieLcerson, Mndarri3 A. Paul Kiichin, Thurman K E w IIalI Stanly d,k of N..rfdk h IoffmaT,, T." T...l,,..-. iV.nTn Vmu nie Smith, Marv Wehb.n Smith, iMaode Lc-ggett, Pattie Leggett, ... T .,-,..i- tt . i man, I5eue t;pnonneim?r ot tcoci y ni- Miirp.'i.v.'t Rowers. lA'.yj.e Mary Hiil of Washington, ! Messrs. Cnas. 'i'. Lawrence, Henry Y. (d;irk. Chns. (1. Lronb. 11. 11. i '.e.sr- i. t v t i i t I..' I,.;:.,,, A f;.!m.)n A Hnnn ! ." it. .'.l l. . 1 . II. J'.4..'T11. i4. Cherrv, John Durham. J. VV. Codten, Frank Smith, Sam Hoffman, . .'. laniiie Holf ir an. There were fourteen tables, and M ... XT '.1 4. JT.. !... IT Smith and Dr. H. I. Clark made the highest scores Successful Candidates. weann omce. as fms may be the means of helping some deserving lady to win a handsome piano or other valuable prizes enumerated in This contest is without doubt the hirtrest business getting enterprise while The Commonweidth eniovs ti jvuii an j.iit.-., Ji Ui lllOIO-i;:. VV a jrood business, neverthele i always reaenma: out after more and ;n our present methoo or hoin-r-rr others, we hope in return to help ou r.-eives. vVe expect to increa-e our sid)scr;pt:on list at an exceed- iaiy rapid rate, and thereby bene- fit the advertiser. Remember that a number of our h-ndimr merchants are intero-tod in this contest and prive 2,"- vote coupons with every dollar cash purchase. Also those who do not fully under stand the rules and regulations of this contest can call or write this r.iX'nn .-i-.,! .T.7U 1.. -.7 1 j. over tne propc.iticn with them. Remember to have vour friends trade with the merchants Vv'ho are rvivinA" the coupons. They are re- liable trades people as. follows: L. Waxman, clothing and dry goons. , ny, lurmture. o-ooc ooo oooooo o o-ocockock o 12, 1912. CKXXSOOOOOOOOOO - O000 Popular Vote Contest. .1912. the name of H!?y CcRiKfscs Will L8 Years. This is the proposition. Puy gallons of Linseed Oil with every 4 gallons of L. & M. Pamt ana mix The Oil with the Paint. If the Paint thus made costs more than $1.(0 per gallon if the Paint as you use it is not perfectly satisfactory then re turn whatever you have not used and get all you have paid for the whole of it and besides the money you have paid to the painter. No other Paint compares with L. & M. in quality and durability. The price is right, the proposition is right. You will be right in using it when ever yon want Paint. Kkcoiit oe Tin: Co-M'irio.v ok WE SCOTLAND NECK At Scotland Xeek, N. C, at the close of business Heotcmher 1. lt)12. TJESOiatCES. wiw and discounts 110,807.2.3 Overdrafts M-OO rUoi-ks, roi.ds, etc., ' C,,0t0.00 Ouo f'm banks and bankers 0i;.7tfl.85 (ioldcoin 17-1.00 Silver coin, 1,0:.80 National baidc botes, etc... '-'''"'O-Q" Total $15S,0(;t oO r.r Aiar.iTii:s. T:ipit.:d stock -iirplus fund Piidivided profits, etc.... 2."),0'0.00 J'o( )O.0() 1,1S7.L'0 :.o,o to.oo bills pnya !)oM'-its .,Ill'.l Accrued inst. due depositors, ,"00.00 Reserve interest 1,-biO.OO 'deserve for tasrs "r0.7r Total 15.,00..'.;.) ' t-Aie oi North rarolina) Coe.ntv of Ibdh'ix , .1. Ibn-pcr Alexander, Jr., cashier of tho :;b''-o-r,:!nicd lunik, d.o solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the. best of my knowledge and belief. .1. Jl.i:i'K! A;.;:x.n'I)!-j:, .hi., Cashier, Suiisei'ihrd and sworn tj. befuro in", tlii--? Dth day f Sepicmber, VM'2. .!. K. inri.Ds, Notary Public. Correct A i tc-t : Prank L Shields, It. Sl. Johnson. N. Ib .losev. Directors. Jacob D, HiiFs Market (Near Prince's Stables.) My Market is now open and I will keep on hand nice Dressed Beef, Pork, Lamb and Mutton, Fish, and Oysters in season. Will buy your live stock at the Highest Mai hot Price. I want all our Dry, (ireen and Salt Hides, Bra:-?, Rubber Shoe-3 and Boots, Old Dry Bones. c':c. Yours to please. JACOB D. HILL, Scmland Neck, N. C. :1 3 f 1 t "I "... lj JUii'&lJ ij l!s rj cannot be fitted by mail. We p olFeyyou expert service at any $ ! of our four stores, where we ?! u nave ur.e:.cebed facilities for t handling promptly and satis- h factorily all kinds of optical N 1 work. Our men are skilled in if every brancn of the business, p and as we use the finest quality U tl of material, you are assured of H $ complete satisfaction. U Ansco films 8c Cyko Paper are the best for amateur pho tographers. We are headnuar- tors for these supplies and Vk shall be ploased to serve you. tl VV rite for any kind of catalogue rd you wish. p Saccesscre to TUCKER, HALL & CO. P Opticians of The Best Sort N 53 Granby Street:, If Norfolk. F.ic! ir.ond. LyacHicrg. m Tun Hom 1 : oii-Praunitros- Cut Glass. We know that the unusual articles in our stock show more for the money than other offer ings. Our large a?rd well as sorted stock is YOUR UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY You begin to realize what our long buying experience means when you compare our values and prices with others. It is to your advantage, then, to buy your Wedding and Birthday Gifts from us. Visit our store and see the many new novelties suitable for all purposes. A Complete Line of Jewelry. E. T. Whitehead CompV, DRUGGISTS, TTTT Tl 7g . i, u i ip,ii-iiiii --i-JzL?T?T:'ZTf'' r. T Pa - I V- -X-'--- 'o JL-V-.' , v Vv. :.- .S. i - y ! i We have, just received another ce fP-J i these Celebrated Wagons, and c;-.. 1 them in a!! sizes in single and cloulm Our prices m nreciate vour m " STAEMENT OF 0 lis ENFIELD, N. C, At the close of business September 4 th, 1912. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts..$203.343.43 Overdrafts 514.52 Hanking house 5,000.00 Furniture and iixtur's 1 .500.03 Other real estate 1,000.00 Cash in vault 10,522.75 Due from other banks 47,441.21 Total $2b'y,321 1H State of North Carolina County of Halifax. I, Ivey Watson, ca-hier of the above-named bank, do solemn'y rwerr tliat the above statement is true to the best of my know ledge and belief. Ivly Watson, Cashier." Subscribed and sworn to be- Correct Attest: fore me, this 7th day of Septem- Geo. B. Curth, ber, 1912. R. C. Duxx, J. W. Whitaker, A. S. Harrison, Notary Public. Directors. Deposits September 4th, 1910 $163,825.07. Deposits September 4th, 1911 ?179,43G.26. Deposits September 4th, Having large resources, conservative management and being jof KicJu'r !! equipped with best facilities, this bank solicits your checking and M kite of Hrl:'- savings accounts, vvepay 4 per terly on savings accounts. THE LANDS OF W IT 3 are POSTED against hunting of every description and trespassing of any kind. If found upon these premises with axe, do or gun you will be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Don't ask me for permission. Jacksonville and VIA The Atlantic al starting point, not later than 24th. 1912. Proportionate rates fe . lEXCURSIONi I TO I On Tuesday, September 17th, The Atlantic fVaof t round trip tickets from SCOTLAND NECK to TaL Lln?,'il sell at S8.50 and to Tampa at $10 50. limit.! rf 'rJa5k'vnvl11c, Fla . Virginia. North and South Carolina. "IU uiner Points ir Extra sleeping cars and coaches sufficient to passengers will be placed on trains, and everything "mdate all the management of The Atlantic Coast Line tnl 1 fedone by class excursion. For tickets, Pullman reservntif fee this a fit see the nearest agents or address l,ons and schedules W.J.CRAIG, T.C.WIIITP Passenger Traffic Manager, General P ' WlL.MINUTOX, N. C. are rigsit, and Trade. Ler us servi "The Hardware Hustlers." OF THE E N FEl v- V LIABILITIES. Capital stock $ 10,000.00 Sum us fund Ilo.OOO.d') unuiviued pronis ,ni.).vt Unearned tliscounts... 2.143. Go Accrued interest 1,000.00 Resorve for 1912 taxes BOO.Ck) Deposits 2i7.S."7.Hl Total i?20:).;vji.p'; IT l . CI - t - " 0 c 0 1912 $217,857.34 cent interest confounded mar- ( ' 4 : r S.F.DUNN, Agent for Dr. H. H. Fries. Tampa, Florida Coast Lin midnight of 'IWfi" t c tr'-.in will be ma,? tl Jl 'Ptembo: r m j ' enger Agent, H e i - v a' r?? riow;t: .'i'Jb 6 Miowe Po-fS Vnll- y : .: iiP'!. WVISOIi.-l' Vh::rM not i . prom p i .-: H, rr T" ll.w'r.T (iv.-: liiia. tin-! :. V ! In cum-- : doceaw d ir. doridu n- i v date of i: ' ho idead-l At! pel.-.:. ; wii! p'o.'i.-o mem. This Aru'i Pifll : Sped-:: Clover j : - - j TLej- nre cc.--j tion to pv. tl -j cr.t aoi'3 for ! i ccI-.. ; Vi c t:fj i-i : ' j Mark R miJ - . hies rLti"ina!,l I germination : j Our cu'-onif ; fac'ory icsniir. I ' ' lent Bi.'inds rn ; J nnd pasftifj,.-. Wood's ncstiii pivc3 full infer!,' r otht-r Grts .th! Vetcliv? an.-j ..'! I .' for fail pi.v.. CeU'ioc: '':' ; iw. (.y.- Seedsmer, - bale I will on Sri ' -roll to the hi:'! in front of t!v S the foilo'.viTi"- .' t falis'y t .'r-; year 1911: Mrs. I). M. V:' on -Main street ( ' J. 1). St.'wn . Kitchin Mill oiui i i. - Sale For I will on Mom!;r-. sell to the b.id-.et ' the court homv d C.j the followini" ty to Fatisfv ta:;es : year 1911: Mrs. Nancy Ci:i' acres, home, $8.Sl. Mrs. Ida V. lv Dickens land, tax -. C. M. 1Lw::in Fauo'i ,J? w fa wi . r- r i f lift (