We have Just Received a Shipment of
Pratt's Poultry Supplies
containing Poultry Regulator, Powdered
Lice Killer, Poultry Disinfectants, Roup
Tablets, Baby Chick Food, White Diar
rhoea Remedy, Cholera Remedy, Cape
Remedy, Sore Head Remedy and Ani
mal Regulator. This is the time of year
that your Poultry needs attention.
And don't forget when jou want High
Grade Groceries call phone 81.
J. W. ALLSBROOK
Clean, Up-To-Date, Progressive. Telephone No. 31.
DUNN-LAWRENCE MARRIAGE
Wedding of More Than Ordinary
Interest.
Special Announcements.
LOST ON SATURDAY AFTER
noon between Scotlar d Neck and
Hill's X Roads, a dark brown Muff.
A liberal reward offered for return
of same. Mrs. G. H. Johnson.
TAKEN UP 2 YOUNG H03S
weighing about 100 pounds each.
Owner can get them bv applying to
S. O. Purvis. R. F. D. No. 2, and
paying damages.
SALESMAN WANTED TO LOOK
after our interest in Halifax and ad
jacent counties. Salary or commis
sion. Address The Harvey Oil Com
pany, Cleveland, Ohio.
STRAY E D M A LE SETTER DOG
black and wnite, answers to name of
"Sport." . Information leading to
his recovery will be appreciated by
G. L. Brantley, Hobgood, N. C.
EGGS FOR SETTING ORDERS
booked for S C. White Leghorn and
Plymouth Rock Ejrgs at 50 cents per
dozen. Frank S. Futrell.
FOR SXLE CHEAP A 2-HORSE
power Springfiaid Gasoline Engine
including Metal Water Tank and
necessary Piping. Reason for sell
ing want to use electric power. Can
be seen in operation by applying to
The Commonwealth office. Will be
sold at a sacrifice.
WOOD SAWED TO ANY length.
Pine 75e per cord; oak $1 25 per
cnrd. Also have wood for sale.
Leave orders at Clee Vaughan's
or at C. F COWAN'S Wood Yard.
Wednesday evening February 3rd
at five-thirty o'clock at the Baptist
church here was the scene of one of
the prettiest marriages that has
taken place in some time, when Miss
Olivia Lawrence was united to Mr.
Sam Arrington Dunn in the holy
bonds of matrimony.
The church was attractively de
corated in evergreen and pink car
nations, while the altar had a solid
background of evergreens, in the
enter of which was electrically
lighted crescent. On each side
were rows of magnificent candela
bra
At five-fifteen o'clock Miss Hattie
Leggett, who presided at the or
gan played an overture, after which
Miss Catherine Poole, of Raleigh,
ang "Because" followd by another
selection, "I Love You."
Pomptly at five-thirty to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, rendered by Miss Hattie I g
gett, the bridal party began their
entrance.
First came the ushers, Messrs
Elliott Clark, of Halifax, up one isle
ani Mr. Joe House up to, the other.
Next came Mr. Edwin Josey of Tar
boro, with Mr. Ralph Phillips: foil
A. L. White, of Hobgood. was owinsr these were the o-roomsmen.
white being admirably carried out
in the tinting of the refreshments
S.rved.
The entire place wft9 decorated
with beautiful cut flowers and pott
ed plants and all the guest departed
wishing for Miss Lawrence, and
Mr. Dunn the best of happiness.
About a hundred guests were pre
sent, many of them from out of I
town.
QUITS HUSBAND FOR TRAMP
Woman Twice Crosses Continent With
Man Arrested With Her on
Serious Charge.
Portland, Ore. After twice crossing
the continent in boxcars and eking out
a meager existence as a tramp with
Fred Halstead, Mrs. "W. H. Slade, aged
thirty-one, walked from Oakland to
Portland, with Halstead and was ar
rested with him by Detectives Hyde
and Vaughn, who charge Halstead
with violating the Mann "white slave"
act.
According to information received
by Detective Captain Baty from True
Van Sickle, attorney, of Oakland, Cal.,
Halstead caused the woman to desert
her husband and three children at.
Oakland.
When they first fled, more than a
year ago, Halstead and the woman
worked their way to New York and
made the return trip in a similar man
ner. Mrs. Slade is suffering from a dislo
cation of one of her hips, the result
of a beating administered by Halstead
when he found out she had written to
her husband.
Evidence intended to show that Hal
stead is guilty of violating the federal
law was taken by the detectives and
turned over to the federal authorities.
Personal Items.
Mr. J . -$3. Bowers went to Raleigh
Sunday.
Mr. Joe House spent Sunday in
Greenville.
Mr.
in town Monday.
Mr. Jerome Leggett, of Hobgood,
spent Monday in town.
Miss Ruth Ruffin, of Farmville, is
visiting Mrs. R. H. Gray.
Mr. G. N. Nelms, of Rocky Mount,
was here last week on business.
Miss Susie Smith, of Charlotte, is
visiting Mr. and Mr3. J. H. Durham.
Miss Minnie Hopkins, of Roanoke
Uapids, spent the week-end in Scot
land Neck.
Mr. R. P. Byrd has returned from
Richmond, where he went some days
ago for special treatment of the eye
Mrs J. H. Delaney, of Bozeman,
Montana, is here. She was called
home on account of the death of
mother, Mrs. Maniza White.
Mrs. J. S. Rhodes, of Williamston,
spent several days here last week
with her aunt. Miss Carrie Alexan
der, at her home, Mrs. Rebe Shields'.
Messrs. S. B. Kitchin, J. A. Kitch-
in, A Paul Kitchin, L M. Kitchin.
W. O. McDowell and J. E. Shields
went to Raleigh Monday in behalf
of the county roads.
" Mr. Moses S. Strickland, of Scot
land Neck. R. F. D. 2, and Mr. Louis
Meyer, of Enfield, were among tht
fifty-eight successful applicants be
fore the Supreme Court the first
Monday.
Miss Smith's Toast.
AN EGYPTIAN SOLDIER
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The following toast to the Old
North State written by Miss Nannie
Smith, of Scotland Neck, is, in our
opinion, about the keenest thing ol
its kind we have yet seen. Miss
Smith has gotten this out in post
card form with the verse decorated
with gal ax leaves and has them on
sale at local drug stores and other
reputable places in the State.
"Here's to the Land where the Galax
grows
On high, steep banks, and it rarely
snows:
The Long Leaf Pine spreads a car
pet brown,
And wild little squirrels throw nuts
around:
Mistletoe grows on the woodland
tree.
And red holly benies as bright as
can be;
Oh! for such a Land, 'tis hard to
wait. v
So come on home, to the Old North
State."
Messrs. H. L. McDowell, with Dan
ford E. Josey, Lieut. G. S. Bryan, of
Annopolis, Md., with Mr. John M.
Royall, of Lynchburg, Va, Mr. Ash-
by W. Dunn, with Mr. L. H. Kitch
in.
Following these came the brides
maids: Miss Katherine Kitchin, clad
in white crep de chine trimmed
1 1 m -w- . -n, .
witn pearis: miss uorothy uunn, in
in pink crepe metor trimmed with
old lace. Miss Cornelia Josey, in
p:nk brocaded crepe metofc: Miss
Wilkerson, of Rocky Mount, ' in
white crepe de chine trimmed wih
lace; Miss Louise Josey, in white
fur; Miss Arra Perry, of Wilming
ton in pink ciepe de chine trimmtd
with lace. .-
Next came the maid of honor,
Miss Josephine Tillery, becomingly
clad in pink charmeuse trimmed
with cream lace, carrying pink
roses. She was followed by the
dame of honor, Mrs. J. P. Wimber-
ley sister of the bride, of Battle
sboro, dressed in heliotrope crepe
metor, carrying Parma violets.
Next came Miss Marion Dunn, of
Enfield, niece of the groom, bearir g
the wedding ring in a large callalily,
fo'lowed by the bride, on the arm of
her brother. Mr. William Oscar
Lawrence. They were met at the
altar by the groom, with his best
mm, Mr. Raymond Dunn, of En
field, where they were married by
tne pastor of Miss Lawrence, Rev.
R. A. McFarland. The ring cere
mony beinir used.
The bride was handsomely dressed
in wnite uutcness batin trimmed
with real lace and pearls, wearing
handsome veil with a long train.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul
Kitchin, on South Main street,
where delicious luncheon was serv
ed.
Miss Lawrence i3 one of the rr.ost
attractive and charming young
ladies of the town, and her many
friends here and elsewhere wish her
happiness in their new home.
Mr. Dunn is one of the most suc
cessful and prominent young busi
ness men of the town as well as one
of the most popular.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunn took the night
train for St. Augustine, Fla.. and
southern points.
The marriage of Mr. Sam Arring
ton Dunn to Miss Olivia Lawrence
on Feb 4th has been the occasion of
several parties in honor of the bride
one of the most , pleasing being a
rook party and linen shower on Sat
urday afternoon, when the Scissors
Club and additional guest were en
tertained by one of the maids-in-waiting,
Miss Louise Josey.
Decoration of the parlor, living
room, ana nan were carried out in
red and green by-means of holly,
potted plants and carnations while
the seven lables for progressive
rook were appropriately marked in
small crimson hearts.- A salad
course of asparagus tips bound to
ge?her with rings of permintoes fol
lowed by maraschino ice cream
further carried out the decorations
in well chosen details.
Near the close of the afternoon
entertainment as announced by the
strains of Lohengrin wedding
march a minature bride entered,
bearing in lieu of a boquet a beauti
ful white basket, which wes present
ed to Miss Lawrence. It contained
dainty linens which had been pre
pared for the new home by tne as
sembled friends and which carried
with them sincerest wishes for their
happy use.
BOY HERO SAVES PLAYMATE
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George Hughes, Ten Years Old, Res
cues Companion From Wheel
of Railroad Locomotive,
Washington. Pa. Ten-rear-ntd
George Hughes proved himself & hero
when his Dlavmate. Paul Rn(wh nt
the same age, became entangled in
the wheel of a moving railroad loco
motive on the Waynesbur g and Wash
ington railroad here.
The two boys were standing bv thd
track when Paul Enoch slipped and
his leg became entangled in the wheels
or the engine. Before it could be
stopped or anyone could reach him tim
lad had been whirled around twice by
the wheel's revolution. Then George
reached him and. erabblnsr his rnm.
panion by the leg, pulled him free and
saved his life.
The boy was unconscious when res
cued, but physicians, who were im
mediately called, said that his only
serious injury was a deep gash in the
right leg. George Hughes was pro
claimed a hero by the persons who
witnessed the rescue. He could not.
however, understand that he had done
anything remarkable, and insisted that
fte merely grabbed his playmate and
pulled him out of the wheeL
WOUNDED WANT LOVE TALES
German Hosoltal Inmates Ara TtA
of Reading Literature
About Wr.
Amsterdam. "What kind of hnoka
shall we send to the hospitals?' was
the question disnatched hv fwiin
charitable organization to the head of
one of the German field hospital divisions.
The answer came back nromntlv.
'Whatever you send, don't send tar
literature. The wounded llk
all a good love story. The young men,
especially, are rather tired of hearing
about the war.
"It is better for them, too. that thev-
should have a rest from that sort nf
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On Friday afternoon, January 28,
Mis3 Cornelia Josey delightfully-en
tertained the Sewing Club and visit
ors in honor of the bride-elect, Miss
Olivia Lawrence.
The decorations were potted
plants, red carnations, holly and
red hearts tastefully arranged!
the hall, north and south parlcsrs,
portraying a color scheme of red
and green.
The guests were greeted at the
door by the hostess, and on their
return from the cloak room were
invited into the south parlor. Here
all were asked to write their favor
ite recipe in a book which was later
presented to the bride-to-be. The
book, in keeping with the color
scheme, was red, shaped like a but
ter-fly and bore the following in
scription: "To Make the Butter
Fly." ' ' ;
The first recipe, offered by the
hostess, was: "Take one Dunn Sam,
select one Lawrence, Liv preferred.
allow to court gently for several
years; add a solitaire, one announce
ment party, and in quick succession
wveral miscellaneous parties, one
minister, half dozen bridesmaids,
Hvilf dozen groomsmen, one organ
ist: seasoned with one dame, one
maid of honor and one best man.
Allow all to stew rapidly for sever
a days. At the end of this tim
the principal ingredients will be
Dunn."
At the exclusion of an interesting
game of hearts Miss Lawrence was
presented wifh a pretty piece of
embroidered lingerie.
Refreshments consisting of a salad
and a sweet course was served.
The good-byes were all interposed
by best wishes for the honoree's
happine s in her new life.
EsH Escapee Germant.
London. Disguised as a Belgian ref-!
ogee, the earl of Leven and Melville.
wounded in the thigh, escaped from a
.German hospital through the German
lines, crossed Holland without a pass
port, ana reached Isoudon.
Like the "Pill" Nut.
The "pili" nut tree grows in the
southern part of tho Island of Luzon;
and nowhere else in the Philippines
ftr.ls a large tree, and its seed-is de
scribed as extraordinarily rich in
flavor. All the Americans in the Phil
ippines think it the finest nut grown.
When the nuts are roasted, if a light
ed match be touched to one of-them,
it will burn like a lamp, so rich is it
in oil.
Vital Statistics.
"The Shepherd of The Hills."
The citizens of Scotland Neck wit
nessed one of the test and nicest
shows we have had for Guite a while.
This show came highly recommend- city is to take place February 4.
PRE-NUPTIAL SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, from 9:30
till 11 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Josey entertained at their residence
on church street in honor of Miss
Olivia Lawrence, whose marriage
to Mr. Sam Arrington Dunn, of this
Report of vital statistics for the
town of Scotland Neck and Scotland
Neck township for the months of
anuary , 1915: " . .'
Deaths in Scotland Neck town 2.
Deaths in Scotland Neck town-
5. ..
Births in Scotland Neck town, 6.
Births in Scotland Neck town
ship, none.
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ed, and thewriter is of the opinion
that it is worthy of all the praise
that it has received and deserves
even more. The writer of "The
Shepherd of The Hills" had a great;
purpose in view, a great lesson to
teach in this great story; and as the
play was presented Monday night,
both its purpose and lesson was
property executed. The story is a
real revelation of what is happening
in our midst daily.
All the characters acted in perfect
harmony, and without exception all
were good, especially Pete, a child
nature, ana rreacnm nui, every
one's friend. Preachin' Bill seemed
to be overrun with wit, humor and
animation. The Commonwealth
heartily recommends this to be a
nice, clean and up-to-date show in
every particular.
Mr. Madry is to be congratulated
nothing short of the
'best.
Type of the native Egyptian soldier
la te British infantry service.
PARKER'S
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Cleansef and beantmei taajit
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Prevents n.ir miias
Mr. atTjl 81.00 itt Pn:
The guests were met at the door by
Mrs. A. C. Liver mon and Miss Min
nie Dunn and were ushered into the
drawing room to the receiving line.
Those in the receiving line were
Mr. and Mrs R. C. Josey, Miss
Annie Dunn, Mr. Sam Arrington
Dunn. Miss Olivia Lawrence. Lieu
tenant George S. Bryan, of Annapo
lis; Mrs. J. P- Wimberly, of Battle
boro; Mr. Flliot Clark, of Halifax;
Miss Jusephine Tillery, Mr. Ashby
W. Dunn, Miss Wilkerson, of Rocky
Mount: Mr. John M. Royall. of
Lynchburg; Va.; and Miss Kather
ine Poole, of Raleigh.
From here the the guest were in
vited into the south parlor, where
delicious punch was served by Miss
Katherine Kitchin and Mr. Danford
E. Josey, the color scheme being
green and red.
After some time spent here the
guests were ushered into the dining
room, where they were met at the
door by Miss Arra Perry, of Wil
mington, and Mr. Leland H. Kitch
in. Here a delicious mint, course
was served, followed by cream and
cake, the color scheme of green and
Proper Method of Writing.
a xwistea spine or writers cramp
are the alternates betw-een which the
French government hag to choose in
establishing once for all the type of
nand writing to be taught in the
schools. Some years ago there was
unanimous outcry from the doctors
against teaching children to write a
lopicg hand, the promised result be
lag a race of hunchbacks.
Studying Health Insurance.
The National Civic federation has
Instituted inquiries into the methods
in foreign countries of insuring Wage
earners against misfortune, and as
result the social service department
of the federation is considering the
desirability of recommending legisla
tion to provide for compulsory insur
ance for illness.
A committee has been in London
to study the operation of the national
insurance act of Great Britain. Em
ployers were asked about the cost
of the Insurance And fts relation to
business. Wage earners were asked
to give Information regarding the ef
fects on wage ratee, on the conditions
of employment, and on their genera
welfare. Changes in the coSt of poor
relief and any reductiem in 6m 4atn
rate from preventable diseases were
investigated. f ')
ThIs general survey will prepare the
way for an investigation by a commisi
sion next spring, when an effort will
be made to bring together all infor
mation which will serve social insur
ance purposes in the United States.
Live Stock Expert Here.
Halifax county farmers will be
glad to know that Mr. H. B. Stevens,
the coonty live stock consultant,' has
arrived and will make Scotland
Neck his headquarters. . He will be
located temporarily at Alexander &
Smith's office in the hotel on Mam
street. Those wishing any informa
tion about live stock will do well to
m a
arrange tor an engagement witn
Mr. Stevens at an early date, as he
is expected to be pretty busy when
he begins hi demonstrations.
Injured Badly in Corn Cultivator
A Michigan farmer was so badly
injured while cultivating that he
had 33 running sores. He states
that he tried many remedies and
doctors with no success and that
finally he used Allen's Ulcerine Salve
which cured up all the sores com
pletely. (Name and address on ap
plication.)
Allen's Ulcerine saive is one
the oldest remedies in America and
since 1869 nas been Known .as tne
only salve powerful enough to reach
chronic ulcers and old sores of long
standing. Because it is so powerful
it often heals burns and scalds with
out a scar in a remarkably short time.
Allen's Ulcerine Salve heals from
the bottom up and draws out the
poisons. If applied on new cuts and
sores it heals in one-third the time
that common salves and liniments
take. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.,
and other leading druggists.
Inspired Famous Hymn.
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul,"
hymn around which many traditions
and Barred associations cling. -Th
story connected with it origin .may
be legendary, but it Is no less beauti
ful. Its author, Charles Wesley, waf
aittine at his desk by an open win
dow when a bird pursued by a haw
flew In. The bird was saved, for th
hawk feared to follow it. Theincl
flent insnired Wesley to write hiA
'amous lines.
The Best Hot Weather Tonic
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches the
blood, builds up the whole system and will won
derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand
the depressing cfiect ot the hot summer, wc,
Safety Deposit Boxes For Rent
E PAY 4 P Cent
Interest (Compounded Quarterly) in Savings De
partment. "WE ISSUE
Time Certificates of Deposit.
WE SOLICIT
Both small and Large Accounts.
Planters & Commercial Bank.
Scotland Neck, N. C.
THAT RAKWDarCOMES
iEPJLE
V&UTt MONEY
SAFE IN THE
BANK?
You've worked hard for your money. If
you'll LET IT WORK FOR YOU and
make you interest you won't have to ask
for help should you lose your position.
Make OUR Bank YOUR Bank
We pay 4 per cent interest Compounded Quarterly.
THE SCOTLAND NECK BANK
Scotland Neck. N. C.
G. Hoffman, .President. 3. Harper Alexander, Jr.
A. McDowell, Chairman of the Board.
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Public Auction,
On March 6, 1915, at our store we
will sell at public auction one 20 h.
p. Poos Stationary Gasoline Engine
This engine is in good running order
and is being sold to satisfy a mort-
mi l a..
gage, mis is your cnance to gee a
good 20 h. p. Uasonne Engine at a
low Drice. Sale will take place at 3
o'clock p. m.
Josey Hardware Co ,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
There has been so much WAIt TALK and
so much RAIN that we all feel a "little disfig
ured" nnd down in the MOUTIT, but now let's
stop talking HARD TIMES and pay all on
our 1914 accounts we possibly can and go to
working for another crop. .
You need FARM IMPLEMENTS, we have
them for you Stalk Cutters, Disc narrows,
Smoothing narrows, Corn Planters, Grain
Drills, and so forth.
Ry the way, have you seen the CI1AM
PION line of Steel Roam Plows ? We have the
Champion Girl, the Champion A and the No.
12 Champion Plows with Steel Reams. We
all know that with STEEL REAMS these
Plows are without a fault.
Josey Hardware Comp'y
Pioneer Hardware Dealers Scotland Neck, N. C.
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Notice.
Having this day severed my con
nection with the store and business
conducted by Clee Vaughan, I am in
no way responsible for its obliga
tions and do not share in the profits.
B. F. Tillery.
This 21st day of January, 1915.
Burroughs-Pittman-Wheeler Co.
(Successors to N. B. Josey Company's Undertaking Business)
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