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The nights are long and you Want some recreation and amusement after your days work. Visit the PALACE THEATRE where the pictures are good and the. room comfortable Come and enjoy a good laugh, (the best health tonic) The pictures are both amusing and instructive, only ten cents for a dollars worth. Local -& -Persona 1 Miss Hattie May Downing visited j Allsbrook & Boyette invite your friends in town last Friday. attention to their ad in this paper. Mr. C. F. Burroughs went to I Miss Selraa Tvvisdale of Spring Everetts Monday on business. Supt. Christian and wife of State farm, were here Tuesday. I the t Hill attended the play here Tuesday night. Mr. Robert Everett of near Pal myra was in town Tuesday night to Miss Burnette of Oak City was in see tfoe pay. ,,o.vn Monday. . Tillery has accepted Mrs. A. F. Hancock went to Wood- work with the i(,cai powfcr pianL ville Tuesday to visit friends. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ilav Boyette went Mr. Jim Ed. Condrey spent the ( to Tarboro Wednesday, day Tuesday in Enfield with his. par-j -. . ; . I Mrs. G. Hotiman is visistmg her unfa i i i sister, Mrs. Oppermeimer, at Rocky I Mr J. M. Tillery left Monday Mount. A Quiet Homo Wedding. On last Tuesday at high noon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J S. Wright, parents of the bride, a very pretty and simple home wedding was solemized in the presence of a few intimate friends of the contract ing parties, when Miss Lena Estelia Wright, "of this place, became the bride of Mr. Francis 11. Williams of Berkley, Va. The home was tastefully decorated in wnue, pinK ana green and a pro fusion of nut flowers chrysanthe mums and ferns added greatly to the charm of the occasion The beautiful and impressive ring service of the Methodist Church was used, Rev. L. Singleton offici ating. The bride was attractive in a handsome going away suit of mid night blue, and carried white roses. The attendants were Miss Irene Wright, sister of the bride, with Mr. T-k mm' wtt a . ueo. Kogister. iviiss wngnt wore blue and carried pink roses. Little iviiss Aima Marks was dainty in a white frock with pink ribbons and can iod the ring in the center of lovely pink rose. immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Williams motored to Palmyra, where they boarded the train for Berkley, Va., their future home. These popular young peo ple take with thern the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy and useful life. Jail Delivery at Halifax The Commonwealth learns that two prisioners at the county jail in HaM ax succeeded in making , their escape Tuesday. The instrument used in affecting the escape is saut to be an iron : railing used on the beds in the cells. With this they priea tne Dars oi the steel cages apart and got into the main corrid ors, irom whence they ran as th& jailor was serving the mid-day meal to the other prisioners. The names of the fugitives -are Loftin and Haithcoch, awaiting trial for lar ceny and violating the whiskey law, respectively. Willie Tiiiirmaa Edmonds. for Williarnston to visit Mr. Ben VU. Mr. and Mrs L. D. Barr left for their home in Bethel Monday after a short visit in Scotland Neck. Mis. Sadie Herring has retnrned i Saxon, after a pleasant visit to friends and j relatives in Ahoskie. Mr. Sam Hoffman returned Mon day night after a short visit to Nor folk. Mr. C E. Drake has moved to the r.ftv.v home that he purchased not rsiijny weeks ago. .Mrs. Bettie Edmondson of Hob visited Mrs. Ellis Bowers one dUj fast week. Mt Josephine Tillery a n d inevA of Roanoke Rapids spent Sun day with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tillery. Mrs. W. W. Mannng returned Fri.lay from the Rocky Mount Sani tarium where she underwent an o'p ! Jimmie Fleming went to Oak City Wednesday evening on "business." i j Messrs. N. A. Riddick, J. E. Con ; drey and R. A. Phillip; went to En field and Brinkley ville Tuesday in a Flowers! Let me handle your next order for flowers. Prompt delivery and best prices. E. W. Woolard, at White head's Store. It. $2.75 Richmond $3.05 JSorfolk FOOT BALL GAMES fFor the annual foot-ball games, Thursday, November 25 U. N. C. vs. U. V. at Richmond and A. & M. vs. W.& L., at Norf olk, ATLANTIC COAST LINE, Standard Railroad of the South will sell excursion tickets from Miss Lucy Thomas of Enfield spent . Scotland Neck to Richmond at $2 75 Angels are our loved one keeping, Monday afternoon, November 1, 1915, the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ed monds and despite the prayers, tears, and anxious hearts, took from them their loved one, Willie Thurmaa Ed monds, aged 2 years, 11 months and 7 days. During his illness he was tenderly nursed by loved ones and attended by an experienced physician, who did ail that was possible. He was a bright child and we all were loathe to give him up, but we have a sweet promise that we shall see him again. He was a flower of the home and leayes a heart-broken mother and father, sifter and brother, and a host of relatives to mourn their loss, but we know that our I033 is his et ernal gain, and -we know he is in glory waiting with beckoning hands for loved ones he left behind. Dear little one thou has left us, Gone to sleep from all thy pain; Any thy soul is sweetly resting In the blessed heavenly home. He is sleeping, softy sleeping, In a new-made grave today: We are weeping, sadly weeping, For our luved one, gone away. In the graveyard softly sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave: Resigns After Eleven years-Service Mr. W. L, Mizell, rural route car rier from Palmyra station hasTre signed after 11 years uninterrupted service. He expects to go into the mercantile business about January the 1st. iff. if tti i t ivir. iviizeii nas missed only one day from his long employment as governmtm carrier, mat Deir.g on account of extremely bad weather On one occasion he walked and car ried his mail for five days when the ground was covered with ice. He has driven the same horse for ten and one half-consecutive years. His route is quite a long one, being 25 miles or more. Mr, Mizell is one of the most pro minent and upright citizens of hi community and his many friends wirh him much success in the new business venture. The vacated pos ition will be filled by a civil service examination. Chickens and Eggs Wanted Old Rubber, Brass Other Junk Highest Prices Paid See me first when you have anything to sel I may want to buy it. Fresh Fish Daily E. A. ALLSBROOK The Junk Man Mr J. Harper Alexander has pur purchased a Studebaker car. He is local representative for this popular motor vehicle. We are, riot only willing to serve, but are thorough ly prepared to do so. No account too small No account too large O J.Moore. Cashier Jfifcv HOME FOR SAVING 4 Interest .Compounded QuarlerltjPaid on SaOinJ Accounts The Commonwealth Has the Where with to Do First-Class Job Printing!! "Within The Law" Pleased Beyard Veiller's melodrama, "Within the Law" which was pre sented at Madry's Opera House Tuesday night, was pleasing in every particular. Henrietta ; Valli, who played the most important role, de served all the applause she received Mr. Maary is giving his patrons a good line of attractions and the lo cal public is showing its appreciation by crowding the little opera house at every performance. Lost $34 ai Palmyra (PMIT While boarding the train at Pal myra station a few nights sigo, Mrs. u. riotrman or this place lost $d4 in cash. As she was preparing to en ter the coach her band-bag came open and several articles dropped to the ' ground. . These were hur riedly picked up, but the loss was not discovered until after she arrived at Hobgood. The party who found J this money would do the right thing by returning to Mrs. Hoffman, who in turn would probably reward them. fiv.nday here the guest XN.. Manning of Mrs. W. and Norfolk at $3.05 for the round trip. Tickets will be sold for all trains on November 24 and 25 ex cept trains scheduled to arrive Rich mond after 2:10 p m and Norfolk af- ! ter 1:35 n m on November 25, limit- ; ed returning to midnight of Novem- j Miss Lucille Brown of Ayden vis- fares will b& made from all inter- ited the fa-riaSy .of her uncle, Mr. mediate stations. Epp L. Browc here this week. For schedules and further infor- irhation. address w- T w , 1 f TkT A. : ' " ij vestal oi jewpori 'Neath the cold but silent grave. Aunt Addie. ;Mr. R H. Marston arrived Sunday ram Slaleigh to spend a few days j ker e. He expects to return home by way of Henderson, where he will visit fionae relatives. Mr. W New3, Va at the Sanitary Barber Shop. Jung Ki Has Departed Having heard that Jung Ki, the Chinese Republic's seniur Represen tative to Scotland Ni-ck, had ' de parted from our midst, the Com monwealth man forced fan audience on Sing Ki, the former'? son Tues day afternoo i to asct r ud.-i the facts. The reporter was received with all New Advertiser haa accepted a situation ; Epp L. Brown, Ticket Agent the ceremony necessary for such Scotland Neck, N. C. New Barber on the Job. w i i .1 ; H. 17 W Voctl f e nave securea me services in i-n. y . v i.ai Newport News, Va., who is thoroughly capable of doing the work of a first-ckss barber.' Together we await the pleasure df serving our patrons, both old and new in every possible way. We .assure you that our services will be satisfactory. A trial wikgoyince you. Mr.fNorfleet Smith was the lucky man in obtaining the last free ticket. Who will be the next lucky man? We still have some of our guarantee "Hair Treatment and Dandruff Remover." Call and see us. Sanitary Barber Shop A. C, YRNDLE, Mgr. Give your Child Dr. King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, mission and soon had the facts on note paper. According to Sing Ki, his father has gone back to China to pass away the rest of his natural life with peo ple of his own tongue. The senior Ki was born in Hong Kong 64 years ago, and has made three separate and distinct trips to America He first carr e when .nly 15 years old. After a short career at his favorite trade he returned to claim a, bride. After the wedding he returned here and thence back to the land of the rising sun. Here it was that Sing Ki, first saw the liht of day. He came to tnis country omy a iew years ago, more recently Cnnmg to Scotland Neck to join his father, who has established a fairly profit able laundry business. "Whatislhe title of the firm now since your father has gone away, queried the reporter. Sing Ki hrst-ciass iauniey, was the curt reply. And you think you will succeed at the business, do you?" 'Velly fine people, velly fine busi ness here." Jung Ki made many friends while here by his honesty and scores of lo cal people wish him safe passage across the big pond on his way back China. We re-introduce to our friends and subscribers this wek, the old estabiished firm of Burroughs-Pitt-man-Wheeler Co., dealers in dry goods, clothing, shoes, notions, hard ware, and in fact everything for everybody. They are just now show ing a big fall and winter display, and invite you to come to the store and see for yourrelf. The men who compose the firm are well-known citizens rnd business men of ability and you cannot go wrong in making purchases ai the big store on the corner. Don't fail to read the ad. After reading it, teli your friends about the firm and the line they carry, iney appreciate business in in large or small quamities. Peanut Factory Ready For Business Dr. King's New Discovery is a Doctor's Prescription used for over 45 years. It is pleas- -ant and children like it. You cannot use anything better for your child's cough and cold than Dr. King's New Discovery. It is prepared from Pine Tar mixed with healing and soothing balsams. It does not contain anything harmful and js slightly laxa tive, just enough to expel the poisons from the system. Dr. King's New Dis covery is antiseptic tills the cold germs raises the phlegm 4oosens the cough and soothes the lrriiaiiou The National Spanish Peanut Co. of Scotland Neck, has finished put tine- down its machinery and t tmvo used Dr. Kine's New Discovery other eauinment hsi e, and the bi for the t7 " factory is now m m ready lor ousmess turned on in the ii mv children are vefondof it .for it keeps them free from The lights were turned on in t cold. I can't say too much for it, and DV.j!mg Tuesday night, which at take pleasure in recommending il u friends." Mrs. A. S.Haines, Francoma,N.H. Mens Forward Movement The Rev. A. C. Lawrence of St Mauhew's Church Hillsboro, and h? Rev. Milton A. Barber, of Christ Courch Raleigh, will be at Trinity Church, Scotland Neck in tne inter est of the Men s Forward Movement, on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The services will be 7:30 Wednesday night, and 3:30 and 7:30 on Thursday. The Men's Forward Movement i Diocesan m vement and every narish in the Dioeese will be visUed by members of the Committee, i r.e primary ooject, is to get tne men more interested in the activities of the church, especially in regard to Church Missions. A unique feature of the work in Scotland Neck will be an "every member canvass" of the congregation to take place on a day i .j i to oe appointea wnen a committee will, within two hours, make a per sonal presentation of - the work to each member of the congregation. The service at the church will be full of interest to all, as the speakers will treat of missions in all parts of the world and there are manycu rious facts that they will bring out which will be new and instructive All are invited to attend. Dnn't mit off treatment. Coughs ana colds often lead to a chronic cough, pneu- A cpnV.nR lunST troubles. It is also good for adults and the aged. Get a bottle to-aay. All druggists. distance looked like a big building of. the city. The Commonwealth will carry a more descriptive article about this concern and its plant here in the next issue. For Sale at a Bargain. One 8 Horse Power, Foos, One 5 Horse Power Fairbanks Morse Gasoline Engines. Both engines have been used some to pull Peanut Threshers which they did with ease and no trouble. Both Engines are complete with clutch nulfevs. and are mounted on Steel Trucks, Josey Hdw. Co. Tailoring Company Second tHoor Municipal Building. ... for Suite 2 Ladies aed Geetlemee Only a few are so rich that they can afford to go about looking as if they could buy a Suit or Over coat if necessary. The rest of us must give attention to the details of good dress if we wish to be consider ed in the running. The young man who wants a good APPEARANCE and ADVANCE himself in the WORLD should not loose sight of the fact that a well kept and neat appearance has a great commer cial value. Not that he is justified in running up Tailor bills which he can not pay, that would be fatal on the other side of the ledger, and far oveabalance all that good appearance gained through such meth ods could possibly accomplish. A Suit or Overcoat at $15, $18, $20, or $25, or $30 is in the reach of most any man who will make the slight effort to obtain one and the Garmeuts we are offering you "HERE" at these prices go as far toward making you appear RIGHT as any .v ou can buy. f 0 i If I i ! : Make up Your Mind Put on a New Front Take a Fresh Start. The Result Will Surprise You. Quality Suits and Overcoats show their Superiority in Style at a glance and their better Materials and Workman ship upon close Examination. 3000 Ladies and Gents Patternsto Select From. Not a style or pattern now in vogue is missing from our great display of Velvets Plushes, Saltex Boffin and Esquim aux Seal, Aco, Stripes and Plain Corduroys, Ziblins, White and Fancy Chinchillas, Veloms, Mixtures, Poplains, Gabardines, Cylinder Cloth Novelties and so on. Ladies and Gentlemen: If you have a Suit that does not fit or needs a we will make lone. A Specialty! -If you have a Suit little Alteration for the present Styles bring same to us and riht. We do Dyeing, Cleaning and Presvmg as it should be d Give us ymir Order for your Thanksgiving Suit or Overcoat. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION Quality Means Quality :: Our Prices are Right
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