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V THE COMMONWEALTH. Published Every Thursday BT J. C. IIABBY, Editor and Proprietor. Entered at the postofficc at Scotland Neck, N. C, as Second-Class Matter. Thursday, February 20, 1914. ABOUT WE MISCONDUCT. On Monday evening last, a most A Pleasing Entertainment at The Opera As to the truthfulness and exager ation of our statement about the misconduct at the opera house some nights ago, while Prof. Swanson was delivering a Farmers' Union lecture, we call as witnesses to the behavior and our statement Messrs. G. K. Moore J. T. Johnson, Geo.W. Bryan, Bennett Allsbrook, J. D. Ravand R.J. Madry. These gen tlemen will tell you that our state ment was NOT "greatly exagera ted." but that a ereat deal more could have been truthfully said. And we would also remark that j the people DO read The Common wealth. Since the above was written the following communication has been handed to us: To the Editor: It was publicly announced from the sir ge Tuesday night at the op era house during the performance of "The Cuban Spy," that your statements in last week's issue of The Commonwealth about the con duct of the young people who stormed the opera house a few nights ago while Prof. Swanson of Georgia, was delivering an address in the interest of the Farmers' Un ion, was "greatly magnified and exagerated." There were a few of us present at the speaking who have a word of criticism against your strictures, and that is they were too mild. Think of it! A man of more than State-wide reputation from another State addressing an audience in a hired hall to be treated in such a manner was something that never has occurred in this town before. You did not mention the fact that some of the young set were doing stunts on the stage while the Prof. wa3 speaking, and they were ac tually waltzing around the hall be fore the meeeing adjourned. Give us more publicity and we will love you for the enemies you make. A Friend. No one knew better than he who made the statement above referred to from the stage Tuesday night of the full truth of what we said about the misconduct, for he was one of the leaders in talking and laughing in the face of Prof. Swanson. The speaker from the stage Tuesday night also took advan tage of our absence to misrepre sent us in t rying to leave the impres sion that what we wrote about the misconduct was to influence the people against going to see the play presented.- Well if the young man aforesaid can get any comfort and ease of conscience by misrepre sentmg us, v. e are willing that he should be let down easy. Editor. delighful entertainment was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Purrington, in their hospitable residence in the Clarksville end of town. At the appointedtime the guests arrived arrayed in picturesque colonial costumes and were met at the door by Masters Luther and Phillip Purrington with old fash ioned hospitality and grace. The doors to the left were thrown House Tuesday Night. Those who witnsssed the present ation of ."The Cuban Spy" at the epera house Tuesday evening were highly pleased in every way. When it was announced two weeks ago that this splendid war drama would be presented by local talent under the management of Mrs. Kate Dunn, $100.00, were for the Methodist church. After the cerformance the Junior Yk Anxilliarv nf the Enisconal church Jt$ served refreshments in the North End Drug Store and realized a nice little sum for the society. the Deonle of Scotland Neck looked open and displayed the rooms decor- f or something of more than ordin atep with patriotic colors, Mr. and ary interest, and they fully realized Mrs. .Purrington met the guests their most sanguine, expectations. there and introduced them to the The nlav is full of the most vital in- guest of honor, Miss Mary Bosley, sister of Mrs. Puarington. A hidden orchestra gave sweet music to the gay dancers. Many old fashioned dances added to the occasion and made it truly colonial in effect. Minuet and quadrille, old Virginia reel and lancers were en joyed by all and were prettily led by Mr. aud Mrs. Purrington. After a pleasant evening passed in dancing and witty conversation the men were requested to get their ladye and repair to the dining room where a delicious salad and ice course was served. After this was enjoyed a very pretty dry toast was given by Mr. Stuart Smith, and Mrs. Purrington gave each guest a favor in the form of a silk flag with a beautiful little poem written by the hostess. The guests all departed at a late hour and declared they had a most charming evening. The event was the first of its kind in Scotland Neck and was thoroughly enjoyed by about fifty guests. Dawson News Misses Burlie Barnhill and Stella Weeks are visiting relatives near Scotland Neck. Messrs. W. J. Partin, and A. J. Green went to Spring Hill Thursday on business. Mr. Archie DeBerry, of Rich mond, is spending a few days here. Messrs. E. A. Lilly and Alvin Twisdale, of Spring Hill, were in vicinity Sunday. Mr. Alf. Barnhill, of Scotland XT 1. J. CI 3 1 - 1 rseuK.. syeiiL ouiiuay nere wiui ins daughter Mrs. J. Leslie Simmons. n w tr TTI -1 f 11 1 ivir. 1j. vv. iJarnnm, one oi our popular merchants, is unloading car loads of lime at Spring Hill this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Simmons re turned Thursday from Garden City, Fla., where they spent the winter. They liked Florida fine but then there is no place like home. DawTson news being scarce the writer has prepared an unique re ceipt which will not be amiss in this day of "marrying and given in mar riage." (This receipt will appear in our next issue. Editor.) Messrs. May and Loyd Partin and Ross Blackmond were callers at Mr. Alf. Barnhill's Sunday d. m. W ith such men as Ex-Governor Thos. J. Jarvis, of Pitt county, and Capt. T. W. Mason, of Northampton county, in the next legislature the best interest of the State would not suffer. We note the name; of both these honored and esteemed gentle- i i . i men nave neen mentioned in con nection with the legislative ticket from their respective counties, and we hope not only to see them sent to the legislature but others of like character and honor. We realize, though, that this class of men will not be pleasing to the politicians, trust combines, railroad interests etc. terest from the rise of the curtain in the first act until the close. The thread of the story is inter woven around "Elinora," the Cuban spy, which wa3 admirably portray ed by Miss Katherine Kitchrn, who in her efforts to avenge the death of her father at the hands of assassins, becomes a spy in the ranks of the Cuban patriots. Miss Kitchin acted her part to perfection, and her por trayal of this character has been highly complimented. Richard Carson, an American, was splendidly rendered by Mr. Ashby Dunn, who through his sympathy for the oppressed Cuban and his genuine American patriotism, heap ed upon himself the enmity and hatred of the Spanith pirate and gurilla, who was the assassin of the father of "Elinora." Roderego Valdez, by Dr. J. E Shields, the veteran villain, while an exceedingly hard part, was admira bly portrayed in every detail. His assistant in crime, Jasper Gomez by N. A, Riddick, was a willing too of Valdez until the critical moment when the good in the man gained the mastery, and he in burning words declined to be a party to the murder of a helpless woman, "the Cuban spy." Henry Clark, as Lopez, in the em ploy of Valdez, always obeyed the ! command of his master, though frequently imbibing too freely of the arch enemy of mankind, "spirits fiumenti." The fun of the play was furnished by Leland Kitchin, as Phelim Mc Nab, an Irishman, Ralph Phillips, as Carl Weisbeer, a Dutchman, J. J. Batts, as Jerry, a negro. Miss Mittie Phelps, as Bridget Monohan, a timid Irish lassie in starch of a husband, and Miss Mattie Josey, who was an easy victim to the winning qualities and attractive personality of the noble Irish gentleman." The proceeds, amounting to about WOMEN HIND THIS IS BETTER THAN CALOMEL I Car Load Flanagan Buggies "The Flanagan Line is the Quality Kind" Many Mothers and Wire Have Learned Hat Dodson's Liver Tone is a Fine Remedy For Constipation E. T. Whitehead Co. will tell you that it takes the woman to realize the merits of a new remedy for con stipation and biliousness quickly and surely, whether it is for them selves or someone else in their fam ilies. ' There are today a great number of households in which Dodson's Live Tone has come to take the place of dangerous calumel as well as all other remedies for such ailments and where an atmosphere of health and happiness now prevails. Dodson's Liver Tonic is uncondi tionally guaranteed by E. T. 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GROVE'S signature on each box. 25c Hardy Hardware Comp'ny No Fumes to Inhale! No Drugs to Take ! Gowans, King of Externals, penetrates quickly. You just rub it on. Gowans scatters conges tion and inflammation. In this way a cold that may lead to Pneumonia or Croup is quickly checked. No medicated fumes to get in your system. Strangu lation of infants impossible. Gowans is endorsed by ethical physicians. You should have a bottle in the home for emergen cy. Croup comes in the night. The slight cough might be Pneu monia by morning. Druggists guarantee Gowans. Three sizes, 25, 50 and $1.00. Gowans Medical Comp'y Concord, N. C. Hardware Hustlers SCOTLAND NECK, N. C. lsirfw and Farm Implements wt TP nni mil si ji o i tie ruDiic Mill For Halifax. Deai!) i v. Bailield Saturday night, Feb. 14, about 11 o'clock the death angel entered the home of Mr. Bill Barfield and took his spirit" ay. ay. He was the last uncle I had. He lived near Hob g5od,5 where .he has lived from boy hood up. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss, six girls and three boys, also one brother and one sister, and lots of other near relatives and friends. He bore his suffering very quietly and seemed to be willing to go when the Lord called him. A prescious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled The bo--.n his love had given, And though the body moulders here The soul is safe in heaven. Written by hi3 niece, Allie Medf ord. TT 1 ' l' T y - t - -w . xiaiuax, in. vj., feo. lz. it is thought that Halifax, after lying dorment for a century or more, with little improvement, is to take on a little more in the near future. Mr, Archie McDowell, of Scotland Neck, who has been superintendent and part owner of that town's knitting mills, is the main promoter of a similar mill here. It is said that the mill will be operated by colored girls. Already fifty or more have been secured for the mill. The house is already built for this purpose, it being erected some two years ago, for a metal shingle mill and was not used on account of some misunderstanding between the par ties who subscribed to the plant. lhe mill is located within two hundred yards of the Atlantic Coast Line depot. Three new stores have opened here within the last few months, and another is expected to be open ed in a few days. lhe volume oi business done at the postoffice has almost doubled within the past two or three years. 4T 'A' We will be badly disar ranged for the next two or three weeks while plac ing our new store fixtures but our business will be carried on in every detail the same as before. Come or phone your or ders, they wili be prompt ly and carefully filled. Prepare for a good time at the opening. We get them in car lots and have the right prices on them. See us for Disc Harrows Spike Harrows Stalk Cutters Seed Sowers Feed Mills Gasoline Engines Guano Distributors Walking and riding Cultivators Mowing Machines Jpsey Hardware Company PIONEER HARDWARE DEALERS ess WHEN YOU NEED COAL, WOOD, ICE Give us a call. We carry all of it in all seasons. Your patronage will be highly appreciated. m Scotland Neck ice And fuel Company Phone 158 or 169 w hitehead Co. 3 5 cr O doses Siiy of Chi 6 88 will brenk '.z LaOnppe; ;t sets art tii3 liver setter tha- C::Io::ir-l ::r.d does not H Underwood Puts His Mr. Kitchin 0. K. on FOUND A PURSE CONTAIN ing money. Owner can get same by identifying property and paying for this notice. Apply at The Com monwealth office. Washington, reo. is. rne con f erence at the White House todav between Representative Claude Kitchin, Oscar Underwood and the President, is believed here to be the first step by which the North Caro linian will ascend to the chairman ship of the wways and means com mittee. It is said that Underwood today put his o. k. on Kitchin, and the fight for or against the free tolls proposition will rest largely upon the shoulders of Mr. Kitchin. Those who are on the inside say that Underwood will have little to do with the leadership of the house from now on. Underwood, feeling assured of his election, and desirous of Kitchin succeeding him as leader of the majority, will gradualrj let the second district congressman as sume ' charge of the Democratic majority in the lower branch - of Congress. Another Car Load Ordered That Car Load of FORDS that we received last Thurs day were sold so rapidly that we wired for another car load yesterday. Everybody knows the FORD. Nearly everybody is buying FORDS. FORDS go when the roads are too bad for others. Weeks Motor Gar Company - i HE BANKED HIS MONEY AND BECAME A BUSINESS PARTNER. OU CAN DO THE SAME , You hear them say that "So and So" gave "What's His Name" his first start by taking him into partner ship. No! The MONEY HE HAD IN THE BANK gave him his first start. "So and So" needed him and could use him and his money in the business. Besides the boy who is putting his money in the bank can be trust ed. Rich men are hunting for them. Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank We pay 4 per cent interest Compounded Quarterly. THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK Scotland Neck, N. C. Capital, $25,000.00. A. McDowell. President. P. C. Gregory, Vice-Pres. Surplus, $13,500.00. & Harper Alexander, Jr., Cashier. Hugh Johnson, Assistant Cashier. H H I if
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