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VOL. XXX
SCOTLAND, NECK., N. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1S14.-
Go
WEAK KIDNEYS OfTcN
TH RESULT Of OVERWORK
On several occ ssions I have bpen
unab'e to v.erk and suffered severe
pain in ir-y back, due to my kidne
1 caikd 0,1 a doc-or o; Ripon, Wis.,
Li.it received no relief.
I tried Dr. Kilmer's Swomp-Root.
which gave me instant relief. I was
then ab!e to resume -wuk. Swamp
Root is the ordy relief I can ger
fr"!ii kfdney diaecso which I am
subject toi'i the spring of the year.
I m Wibmg this testimonial
through my own free will lhat suf
ferers i f kidney and Madder dis
-asjs will know of the wonderful
meri'S of S - mp-Root. I recm
rnen 1 Ur. Kilmer's Swamp-Roo
whenever I can and abvays have -bottle
of Swamp-Root in my hum'.
I purchased Swamp-Root of Mr
C. J. Purns-:d, Dugyist. of 202
Main Street, Ripon, WR
Ver v t ulv onr,
THOMAS J. LYNCH,
525 Newbury Street, Ripon, Ni.
I have read the above statmet
that Thomas J. Lynch bought Dr
Kilmer's Swamp-Root at my store
and made oath the above statement
is true in substance and fact.
E. J. Burnside.
Subscribed and sworn to bff're
me this 15th day of November, 1911.
F. A. Preston,
Letter to
Tr. Kilmer & Co., I
bingftamton, N. Y. f
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do for You
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer &
Co.. BUighamtoa, N. Y., fr sa'ti
pl.i size bottle. I-', will convince any-
er.e. x'.u will ais receives
let o: v.i Suable information,
t!iQK-
ie:bng
about the ki tneys and bladder.
When writing, be sure and m-.ntion
The Comuionvveaith. Regular fU'tv
cent and one-dollar size bottles for
sale at ail drug stores.
ClIAS. L.. Staton,
ftttorney-at-Law,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
Practices wherever his services are
required.
13 r. A. IX Morgan
Physician and Surgeon
Scotland Neck, N. C.
Office in the building formerly
used bv Dr. J. P. Wimberley., , M.
. . i ' ' .
R. K. L. SAVACiE
OF ROCKY MOUNT, N. C.
Wilt be in Sctand Nei-k, N. C, o
the third vVednesd.iy of each month
at the hotel to trat the diseases of
the Eve, Ear, Nose, Throat, and fit
glasses.
Dr. O. F. Smith
Physician and Surgeon
Office in The Crescent Pharmacy, Inc
Scotland Neck; N. C.
f)T!. A. C. LiVESMON,
DENTIST.
Office up stairs in White
i-'i-fy head Building.
OTice hours from 9 to 1 o'clock
and 2 to 5 o'clock.
A. N. DUBOIS
Consul tinor Analytical Textile
and
Sanitary Chemist. Office and
Laboratory COS N. 9th St.,
Wilmington, N. C.
Analysis of anything, particular
attention to Fertilizers, Cotton Seed
and Cotton Seed Od Products, Well
Water, Soing and Mineral Water,
Canned Food Products, Dairy Pro
ducts, Urine and Earth, etc.
Farmers should have their Well
Water examined at least once a year,
air! p11 that Dart of their land that
gives poor crops, analyzed to find
what is missing, so it can be added
to their land to make it good and
productive.
Ask f ir my price of analysis, which j
is not high, and may save you lots
of t-ou'de.
Notice of Land Sale.
By virtue of power vested in me
bv that deed of trust executed to
W. A. Dunn, Trustee, on the 29th
dav of February, 1892, by Granville
Savage and wife. Mary, which may
be seen by reference to Bool; 96,
Pare 461, in the Register of Deeds'
ofiice of Ilahfax county, I will, on
Saturday, the 17th dav of January,
1914, sell at uublic auction, m the i
town of Scotland Neck, at 12 o'clock, !
for cash, to the highest bidder, that j j
tract of land hereinafter described, i
lvinir, beins? and situate jn the coun
ty of Halifax. State of North Ca-o- J
lina, and being that tract of. land
ly ng on the right-hand side of the
public road leading from Green-1
wood to Palmyra, and bounded by;
the lands of tne late Joshua Bell and
Joe Watson, and containing ten
acres, more or less, and being a por
ti-m of the land which the said
Granvill- Savage died, seized ai:d ,
poH-e-"sed of. i
This 15th dy of December, 1913.
NOAH BIGGS.
Ex'r of W.f A. Dunn, Trustee.
S. A. Dunn, Atty.
ttozuKB and be&slhies tbo baS&
Frerents Irnir ramn1
taif TO lis loiiui tMua.
Route N. 2 items.
Scotland Neck, Jan 6 M-s-rs
Taylor Bartholomew and-I.B. Glas
gow, of Iymisburg, spent several
days during the Clvisfmas holidays
wiihMrs. Lucy A. Ivey.i
ML-8 Glydis Keel, of Bethel, has
been visiting Mhs Vera Houe.
Mr and Mrs. Johnnie Kirklmd
and little son return 'd to their home
in Littleton Tnursday, after visiting
the farndy of Mr. G. Br. Kirkland.
Mrs. W. O. Stone returned to her
home near Louisbur Friday, after
visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. H
Ivey.
MissHattie May Downing spent
Christmas with Miss Sadie Harper,
near Legett.
We regret tha loss of our neigh
bor, Mr. Dolphie Staton, who hs
recently mov .d to town. We wish
him tireat success in his new home
Mr. M. J. Ivey returned Saturdiy
from a visit to relatives near Ljuii
burg. Misses Joice Weks and Sadie
Harper spent several days last week
with Miss liattie M. Downing.
Mr. Cecil Simmons spent several
days of the Christmas holidays with
his' uncle, Mr. E. Simmons.-
Miss Delia Roebuck has been visit
'ng Miss Lelia House.
Miss Mollie K.iiuht spent several
days last wtek with Mrs. H. C. Bass, j
After a hearty meal, take Doan's
R'-gulets and a-s'.sr your stomach,
liver and h.nveis. Regu ets are a
mi'd laxaiive. 25 o at ali stores.
RECEPTION FOR ROBERT-DUNN BRIDAL
PARTY.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robert enter
tained last evening and a very love
ly reception at their home on Sec
ond street in honor of the Robert
Dunn bridal party.
The lower floor was thrown to
gether and beautifully decorated
wi'h quantities of white nrci-si
and..' pink carnations. The walls
wpre , draped-with clinging smilax
.arid. pott d pl3nts.of.fit:i- zrA p-tlms
were usvd throughout the home.
Mrs. George Riley, Jr , p esidet
at the punch tol an i Air. and Mrs.
Robert received th ir u-u ts.
Mrs. Robert was handsomel;
go vned hi white crepe meteor witn
couches of black and trimmings of
pearl.
Mis?. Laura Alice Robert wore a
lovely dress of liht green, accordion
pleat-d and trimmed with 'shadow
1-ice.
Miss F:-:nnie Robert wore a dainty
frock of pink chiffon with overdress
of shadow' lace and trimmed is crys
tals. Miss Sarah Burdick of Gaines
ville, Fla, wore a stunning creation
of black lace over yellow, trimmed
in touches of blue.
Mrs. George Hunter of Dallas,
Texas, wore an imported gown of
b'ack chiffon velvet with an over
dress of silver.
Mrs. Agrell of Augusta, wore
black crepe de chine trimmed in
real lace.
Miss Susie Robert of Augusta,
wore crepe meteor with shadow lace
trimmings.
Mrs. Frederick Gregory wore a
gown of black net. Macon (Ga )
News, Dec. 31st.
Kp
HAVE YOU
19
Is nasal
breathing
impaired' Doss your threat
get husky or clogged?
j Modern science proves that
1 these symptoms result from run
down health. Snuffs and vapors
3 ... r
arc lmtaunf? and useless, l ou
shouldbuildyour general health
viih the oil-food in Scott's
Eiriulsion-iis nourishing
powers will enrich and enliven
the blood, aid nutrition and as
similation and assist nature to
check the inflammation and
heal the sensitive membranes
which are affected.
Sc ott's Emulsion
will raise your
standard of health
to correct catarrh.
Shun alcoholic mixtures
and insist on SCOTT'S
13-74
For Weakness and Loss of Appetite
Tlis Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
S GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
' M.-ilaria an l builds t'p the system. A true tonic
and sure Appetizer, for adults aad children. 50c.
I
LOTS OF UlUiW
Exp?r! Finds Eastern faralioa Heavily
Infected.
Dr von Ezdorf, the government
expert wh has been making the
rounds of some of our eastern Car
olina cities, continues reporting tha?
he finds from 10 to fifteen per cent
f the pe ple he examines infected
with malaria. The facts of the case
are that if thedoctor finds the ma
larial parasite in the blood of that
number of people, there are doubt-'e-is
even a still greater number car rying
the infection, as in many in
stances the parasites, although pres
ent, cannot be foundv
All this ma'aria could be eradi
cated if people who have ever had
malaria wou d take 20 grains of
quinine a day for two days eat'f
week for six weeks. By so doinj
ail malatia would be wiped out, and
next summer and fall the mosqui
toes could bite as much as thej
cared to, but they could spread no
maiaria.
Two Dfca;fes.
Drapers X R.ads. Dec. 29 Trie
subject of the following is little Al
vis Columbus, the infant son of M: .
and Mrs. J. M. Knight. He whs
born J
Deccn.
luiy 5ti and passed this life
br 22nd, n akh-g his stay r
earih 5 m nths nnl 1G jbiys, anr
during this short life it won the
love of aU vtv knew it, not ordy oj
relatives but all who, came in touct
wirh its young life.
Wednesday, December 24 h, at
2 o'clock p. m , its remains wet t
laid to rest in the Methodist ceme
tery at Central Cross church. The
hearts of the entire community
joins in sympathy for the bereaven
family. Weep not dear mother fo
your baby, for it is safe in the arm?
of Jesus.
NEVELL.
Mr. James Nevell, of Ringwood
died in the sanitarium at, Ashevilh
December 26th. His remains wen
brought to Glenview Sunday, Fe
comber 28h, and buvic? on ;he oh
Mitlhrook farm. This is the begir
ning of a new cemetery in this com
munity. Mr Nrve'l was welM-no
in H; lifax, Nsh a; d Ediiec- mhi.
coun ies. He was born and rear, d
in Granville county a;d came to thi
county about 18 years ago. Hi--wife
preceded him to the grav
someting like 4 yrars ago. Mr
Nevell leaves one child, a girl, 1(1
years of age and two brothers. H
had been in fai ing health for mon
than a vear. The sympathy of the
community goes out to the bereave
ones.
Training School Recp?os.
Greenville, Jan. 10 After the
Christmas holidays of more than
two weeks the student body of East
Carolina Teachers Training School
resumed their studies on the morn
ing of January 6th.
Like the previous openings of the
school the president found it impos
sible to admit the large number of
applicants for admission, and up to
this time it has been necessary to re
fuse one hundred and forty-eight
this school year and nearly twelve
hundred since the beginning of this
institution just five years ago. Only
a few new members were admitted
as nearlv the entire enrollment re
turned after Christmas.
The erection of the new dormitory
is well under way and the contrac
tors promise thai the new addition
will be ready for occupancy when
the spring term begins in March.
2C0 StriKiog Stud&nis Fired by Shaw
University.
Raleigh, Jan. 6200 "striking"
students of Shaw University, color
ed, here were entered on the regis
ter of the institution this afternoon
us "dishonorably discharged." 1 hey 1
had until 3 o'clock this afternoon to
i apply for reinstatement and all
failed to do so. They will be oblig
ed to vacate the dormitories at
once.
About 25 students remain in good
standing, these being the male the
ological students and the girls in the
industrial departments. In refus
ing to go on recitations last Satur
day the students rebelled against
rigid regulations by President
Meserve, the fight being to force
Doctor Meserve from the presidency.
The latttr declares that he will re
main at the head of the institution
during his naturallife.
He has the full support of the
American Baptist Mission Board
which controls and maintains the
University and of the people of
this city, being highly regarded.
nird pter cf iafiurw Modernized.
1. In those days came John, th
Baptis composer,, preaching in the
largest cities.
2. And s lying: Confess ye, for
"he great Evangelist is on hand.
3. For this is he that was recom
mended by the D. D.'s saving: The
voice of one sinking in the cities,
prepare ye the way for the people,
make their paths easy.
4. And the same John had his
raiment of broadcloth and an up-to-date
collar and tie about his neck,
and his meat was the fat of the land
quail on toast and f rench peas.
5 There came to him all the staff
and all the legion round about the
c:ty.
6. And were rtvshed of him into
fhe church, denying their sins.
7. And when he saw many of the
ipper ten come to his preaching he
siid unto them: p, ye blessed up
per ten, who hath told you of the
?reat Evangelist's coming?
8 Bring forth, therefore, your
rds and S'gn them.
9. And think hot to say wi' buyout-self
that we are sinners, for I
-ay unto you that repentance and
l'ai:h are not of date, and conviction
for sin is a nightmare.
10. Arid now a'o the axe is laid
unto the root of doctrine: therefore
very fe;m .n that has yny d 'Ctrint
in it sh id be cut. out. and ca t into
v fire
11. 1 indeed bspiize you with
mpliments to et you into thj
-h- rch, but the pastor that cometh
ifier me is weaker than I; he shad
aptize ycu wi'h water and organi
sations. 12. Whose fan is in his hand, and
he will thoroughly glean the coun-
ry for more joiners, and ga'her the
vheat (Margin, true converts) to
he prayer meeting, and the chaff
(Ylarpin, false professors) he will
organize again and aain to keep
hem in the church by operatic mu-
ic, entertainments and outings
From Baptist World-
Dr. J. R Gordon. State Fepresen
9t.w from Guilford, has ju-t nr-
lealth secure fu'l registration of
rll births and deaths in the State.
"I'n work will be very largely edu
;itive. He will meet with the doe
ors, undertakers, local registrars,
nidwives ?nd others concerned with
he new law and explain to them not
nly the working of the law, but the
tremendous possibilities for good
hat will follow its thorough en
orcement, in order that they may
arry the same information among
heir patients and others.
Dr. Gordon will then do some ac
tual fidd work such as checking re
ports, looking up unreported births
and deaths.and so on.
The important thing just now is
to get the public to appreciate the
value of this law to the State and to
future generations. If the law is
once fully comprehended there will
be no further question about its en
forcement. Worms the Cauii of Your Chad's Pains.
A foul, disagreeable breath, dark
circles around the eyes, at times
feverish, with great thirst; cheeks
flushed and then pale, abdomen
swoolen with sharp cramping pains
flrp all indications of worms. Don't
it i- uui tiiiiu ouiici "'i'""
Worm Killer will give sure relief! 1 I11S IS an OppUILUliliy VUU mcvy "cvui uuiii. nwt imviug tx
fMS to raise money or to reduce the stock to replace with new goods,
Mlbull am positively going out of business and the store will be closed
7msmoZlrKin aTa ! about Feb. 1st. Goods must Go, Regardless of Price. Nothing will
noulo I will Sell Goods Cheaper than they have ever been
box todav. Price 25c. All Drug
gist or bv mai
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co. Phila. or
St. Louis.
RHEUM AT iG SUFFERERS
SHOULD USE
7
The Best Remedy
For all forms of
Rheumatism
SAMPLE "S'DROPS" FMCe OH REQUEST
Swsnson Rheumatic Cure Co
- 1M-108 W. tah St.. CHICAAO
SCIATICA. GOUT. NEURALG1AA
AND KIDNEY TROUBUES. )
OLD KILKQSlLHiPS
Short and Pilfty Sylaaioa Sulijacls
Pas! ccd Frsssa.
If Turkey goes to war with her
new navy, maybe Greece whrhave
to pay for that batt'eship yet.
All this mystery about Yon L'nd
may be due merely to tae fact that
he has nothing to say.
Well, we've posed as a haven of
refuge for all nations why not in
clude Mexico?
If Vic Huerta doesn't hurry up.
he'll head his army in Texas.
Never offer an excuse that you
wouldn't be willing to take your
self. When a j'oung man tells a girl he
would die for her, these days she
wonders if his life is insured.
Some of the fellows are just watt-
ing iorcne water wagon to turn a
sharp corner so they can fall off.
A crank is generally an expert in
a line in which you are not interest
ed. B-iseball should now became more
interesting, since the dvent of f -.
federal league lias brought, the thisc!
unit to complete the i!esessa
rhir.gle.
ILuirg gnaughed .its leach, tin
high cost of living comes pant n.
after the consumer merrily wuggim
rstailas though it too belonged h
Perhaps the country will lt-arr
tthat. is ht-1 ping the Huerta Govern
ment, to defy the !aw s of v-Tuviiy a':c
not to fall when it is over-ripe.
That missinir grain if xadiurn.
valued at $4,5C0 will be likely to in
spire New York detective strie
that will bring in a larger sum.
After carefully hiding away the
fussy gift calendars, the tired busi
ness man goes forth to bay a calen
dar that he can use.
Tho.-e treasury requisitions for
fhe taxing of "separated" 'couples
onvey an uncanny suggestion of
ashed humanity.
Piesident Wils n has reason to b
p eased with his firsc year's work,
si nre the country is pleased wnh it
For Frost Biles and Chopped Kdnis
For frostbitten '-ars. fi-sger
lands and bvs, hd.
mi c -Id
t-.'ia sor.-s. rm ami rou;"-
! -kins. ihri-f is no-hi'-.or m pniw
Bu-.'klen'a Arnica Saivs. S ps th-p-dr.
at once nd helps qoiek!y. L
evnry home there should be ?
box har-dv all the time. Bot t emn
for ail tkin diseases, itchiny eczema,
te't r, pi! s, etc. 25-, AU druggist
or by mail. H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia or St. Louis.
As I am Going
AND
. i i
Uold in Scotland Neck
! I have a large quantity ol iLacc formally Hold nt IO lo . 15c; will clone
Itbe lot out at 5c a yard. It 'will pay you to buy it and keep it until Spring.
! I have a complete line of tlie Buster Brown Boys' anl Missew 25c
i Hose, 4 pair guaranteed' 4 months witboiit darning; will close at 19c pair.
It will not be necessary to mention the price on goods, as
must o-o. It will pay you to look over the stock. ;
NO
"y?
W n UU
Tarboro, Jan. 6. R. H. Denton,
who was sentenced to-ferve 12
months on the roids for having
about 500 gallons of whiskey in his
pessession, and who afterwards ap
pealed to the Supreme Court,
the higher court affirming the de
cision of the lower court, was ar
rested this morning and an hour
later released uptn advices received
from G ivernor Craig that h
had
granted a reprieve for CO days, to
allow Mr. Denton sufficient time in
which to arrange his business affairs,
Are You One Of Those " "
Who Habitually Catch Gold?
Investigation Shows That Certain Occupations and Professions
Are Constantly Prolific Causes For Frequent Colds.1
What Can Bo Done About It ?
We read a lot of medical litoraturo that only entertains, but does not in
struct. In this slrenuou? period, when life is put to such a severe 8 trainee
need light and facts Low to prevent disease more than talk that entertains.
Do you know that th e clerk and the shop girl, the merchant and the pro
fessional man, confined to scdsntary wcrli, aro daily creating those conditions
that conduce to colds? .
Mental fatigue, worry, heavy strain, nervcusncs3 resulting' from desk or
storowork ars the easiest means for tho development of colds. The average
life of a clergyman is less than that of a fervor -cause, sedentary work.
Sedentary life, especially where it mean3 tho consumption of .brain tissue,
often leads to over-eating; there i3 no cioro common cause of colds than over-
When the digestive crgan3 aro weighed dowi with an excess of food, the
i vcr and kidneys and other important vital organs are overworked, vitality
lower and there is less resistance; slight crposuro, which under ordinary
seditions causes no harm, results in a had cold.
To relieve a cold, a good expectorant or cough remedy such as PEETTNA
ic-ild be convenisntly at hand to be taken at the very first attack of
he cold. But what can be done to stop the frequency of colds to such people
chat are confined to sedentary wcrk?
Start with a cold water towel bath, walk to your place of business, or de
vote an hour of each day to outdoor life, take a dose of PEBTJKA before each
meal to tone up your system, cat moderately, retire early and sleep in a room
full of fresh air.
Mr. L. A. Richardson, a substantial druggist from Marine, Illinois, com
menting on the merits of proprietary medicines, writes as follows:
"I have been engaged in tho retail drug business here for the past forty
years. During this time I have seen many patent medicines come into use,
flourish for one cr two years and then gradually disappear. There are very
few of these remedies that possess enough real merit to insure them long life.
Peruna has always been a good seller with us, with a marked increase from year
to year. The change in the formula some years ago, by the addition of the
slightly 'axati. i ,vopeifcies, Las uiade it a reliable remedy fr constipation
and for colds. I take pleasure in urging my brother druggists to recommend
it for these two ailments."
Those who wbh to begin the cold water towel bath should have a copy
of the ills of" Life. Sent free by ths Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
ANSWER
TPACt
Out of Business feb.
BELOW COST
,ri viiur rir.iickV ror o.-tiin i nm nnt i-ntrirrY
before.
GOODS CII
Yours to serve,
7
T A"" a Tevenu in ducer: -the -new
1 iar.m re exceeaing- tne- expectation
j of its makers. A report says: "Of
ficials predicted the falling off would
not amount to more than $26,000,000
a year, which would give the Gov
ernment $9 000,000 more than wss
counted upon for 1914. Customs
revenue fell off more than $4,000.
000 during November, but for De
cember figures just out show tho de
creaf under December, 1912. onlv
was rrout $2,7000,000." In every
way me larm mil seems well de
vised. We are hoping that it will
mean cheaper.clothing.and food.
j State Journal.
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Tr- Tl"l
Scotland Neck,
North Carolina