O JbllOrXS OI Uiuiuuxivvcoiw
CUT OUT
in advocating that the poles in the
centre of Main Street be removed
has met with satisfactory and im
mediate, recognition, as, at the
meeting Monday night, it was or
dered that the poles be removed
THE COMMONWEALTH
Published Tuesdays & Fridays by
The Commonwealth, Inc.
Scotland Neck Bank Bldg.
Scotland Neck, N.C.
Entered at the Postofficc at
Scotland Neck, N. C, as second
class matter under Act of Con
gress, March 3, 1879.
Subscription Bates:
(In Advance)
One Year $1.00
Six Months .50
Three Months .25
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W00DR0W WILSON WON ON MERIT
The false economy of trying to maKe your uiu ciumw
some unsuccessful man and let us reveal your own personal prosperity
by clothing yon in new garments.
CUT OUT
of cloth cheekily for you , at $15-0 and up.
!at once, and the wells filled up.
This si an advance in the right
direction.
All articles submitted for pub
lication must bear the aathor's
name, not necessavily for publi
cation, but as a guarantee of
good faith.
All drafts, checks, money or
ders, &c, should be made payable
to The Commonwealth, Inc.
Ksiy
FRIDAY, NOV., 17, 1916.
"THE GIRL WHO SMILES"
A vehicle capable of consider
able wit and comedy; the songs
being bright and catchy, the
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scenery very artistic ami realis
tic, and the girls more than ordi-
narly of an attractive kind, the
show as produced on Tuesday
A
t MtwlrvVi fWra House Auto Goggles at
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fell flat, owing solely to the fact
that Bert Leigh and Hazelle Bur
gess were misplaced.
With a reputation almost na
tional, for excellent work in Forty
-A CALL, PLEASE-
First Class Goods
75c.
$1.00
PAVE MAIN STREET
Cannot we get behind the stron
men of the town to use their "i-1 Five Minutes from Broadway and
fluence to have the principal part gtop Thief", both the headlin
or iviam street paveui ers were expected to put over a
The last few days of sloppy lay that WOuld sparkle with wit,
weather is criterion enough to but if Bert Leigh ever uttered an
convince everyone what is to be io.mal or AVjtty skit it did not
expected this winter if something reach the first row in the nigger
is not done quickly to improve Heaven, an(j the writer must be
street conditions. excused for having missed it
If we consider it only from a sel-l Likewise it has been troubling
fish point of view it will quickly fhe writer no little to understand
be realized what many a dollar wlmt part tae premier lady was
will be short in the tills ot our :DnC0(i f ,w;pt Ort.ainlv
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merchants if the walking proves lt that of a COmmedienne, for,
so bad that ladies cannot waik if thig were so? she iiaci mislaid
the streets without becoming be- her lineg And if Sne were writ
spattered in mud. t t the T)lav to depict a de
mure maiden, this was surely mis-
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION fn cVio ig nnt for all
The Bishop's pastoral letter Lv10 knows how she cried for the
which always closes the triennial mnch. hour can testify.
general convention of the Protes- Reaiiy- the show would have
tant Episcopal Church, the ses- been heiter off without the stars,
sions of which closed November - oe. nf nst ,rprp not
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ovneoted to do so very much, and
in daily convocation for three I ,-n i,Q,T Qril1;ori bor.nplvp nrl-
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mirablv. The antics of the booby
White Metal Spectacles at -
15 year guaranteed gold filled
Spectacles at $2.50
14K Gold Spectacles at - - -$7.50
The lenses iu all my glasses are the
best that can be obtained and are guar
anteed to give you perfect satisfaction.
F i class Watch and Optical repair
g at reasonable prices. All work
GUARANTEED
B. W. MARTIN - JEWELER
With E. T. WHITEHEAD Company
MODEL BARBER SHOP
J. D. Smith, Prop.
Skilled Barbers, Sanitary
Methods, Sharp Steel, Best
Service
Electrical Shampoo and
Massage Machines. : :
ENTERTAINMENT WHILE YOU
WAIT
RUB OUT PAIN
with good oil liniment. That's
the suresSt way to stop them.
The best rubbing liniment is jj
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATE
weeks.
Two important resolutions were boy alne wftg en0llgh to put Bert
adopted, the first being a strong Leigh tQ the blugh and he did
resolution on national prohibition loo flg though he was ready to
which has found such strong en
dorsement by William Jennings
Bryan in his announcement as
candidate, "Wednesday for the
presidency in 1920.
The other resolution affecting
the youth of our country is
worthy of continuous advocacy,
and is here given in full.
"Resolved, The House of Bis
hops concurring, That the Gener
al Convention recommend to the
several State Boards of Educa
tion the granting of permission
to establish in the high schools
elective courses in Bible study,
credits to be given therefor.
"Resolved further, That the
General Board of Religious Edu
cation be hereby instructed to
take such action as may in judg
ment seem expedient to make this
resolution effective.
Good for the Ailments of
Horses, Mules, Ca
hi
tX S.C.1C.
Etc.
Qccifor your own Aches,
Pains, Rheumatism, Sprains,
Cuts,, Burns, Etc.
50c $1. At all Dealers.
Having this day qualified as Admin
istratis of John H. Ausbon, deceased,
late of Scotland Neck, North Carolina,
I hereby notify all persons having
claims against the decedent to present
the same to me duly verified on or be
fore the 25th day o f October, 1917,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make prompt payment to
me.
This 25th day of October, 1916.
Mrs. Cottie Everett,
Administratix of John H. Ausbon.
S. A. Dunn, Attorney.
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snuggle when he crawled to the
wings, but this we assume was his
idea of comedy, though to us it
savored of impertinance.
We have no wish to roast the
show. This would be unfair, for
as we have already said it has pos
sibilities of good things, and if
some comedy were written around
the leading lights, which we are
very much surprised had not been
done, it should be a very accept
able, and harmless comedy, but it
does not hold a candle to "Forty
Five Minutes from Broadway,"
and never will.
As for the stars they are sail
ing under false colors trading up
on an old reputation, and they (we
are not speaking of the rest of the
cast) are not giving the public the
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WANT ADS
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V ANTED Pine Logs Delivered
i at Rate of one Car per day.
Pitt Lumber Company, Green
ville, N. C-
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A DAINTY APPETIZING
MEAL
that just makes you eat it that
chases the troubles from your
mind and makes you feel like a
millionaire that's the kind of
meals we serve.
Everything is pure clean and
Wholesome well cooked dain
tily served and the prices are
just right.
HAVE YOU EVER TREID OUR
OYSTERS SERVED IN ANY
STYLE?
BILL COTTAS,
CHRIST JONES,
I Proprietors.
FOR SALE 1915, 4 cylinder Sax
on runabout automobile with
self starter and electric lights.
New set of tires, good run
ning shape for $285.00 apply
to C. F. MARKS, Tillery,
N. C. N. 3 7 10 14 17
LOST. A nice medium sized,
Cameo brooch on pink setting
with plain gold rim. If found
please return to Miss Kate Boy-ette.
LOST. Pendent set with Pearls
and Diamond Centre. Return
to North End Drug Store and
Receive reward.
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RHEUMATISM AFTER
HIS DAY'S 0U1G
Hunting Trip On a Wet Day
Brings Painful Results.
Rungs amid Carpeits
You will find an unusually varied supply of
floor coverings in all grades at our store. If
you want one of the rich, soft, beautifully
colored Oriental rugs for your parlor or hall
we can put it there.
And quite as readily we can give you the
simpler weaves in rugs or carpets strong,
elegant, long-wearing goods of American man
ufacture. In fact, we specialize in domestic
materials of medium price and highest quality.
Our Word Is a Guaranty of Honest Values
DIXIE FURNITURE
COMPANY
Once upon a time Charles Mullen, of
Philadelphia, went gunning. It was a
dismal rainy day, and long exposure to
com ana wet Drought on a severe
attack of rheumatism. lie was con
fined to his home.
A friend recommended Sloan's Lini
ment, citing his own case as evidence
of its effectiveness. Mullen bought a
bottle and applied it to his aching
limbs. Soon improvement was noticed
ana ne was abie to return to business.
Mr. Mullen writes
perience 1 have never been without
Sloan's Liniment in the medicine
chest." You will find it soothes bruises,
sprains, toothache and relieves lame
back, neuralgia, in fact all external
pains. At all druggists, 25c., 50c.
and $1.00 a bottle.
AN OLD MAN'S STOMACH
. As we grow older and less active, less
and less food is required to meet the
demands of our bodies. If too much is
habitually taken, the stomach will re
bel. When a man reaches the advan
ced age of 85 or 90 you will find that
he is a light eater. Be as careful as
you will, however, you will occasional
ly eat more than you should and will
feel the need of Chamberlain's Tablets
to correct the disorder. These tablets
do not contain pepsin, but strengthen
the stomach and enable it to perform
its functions naturally. They also
cause a gentle movement of the bowels.
MRS. P. O. O. STUCHELL TELLS
HOW SHE CURED HER SON OF A
COLD.
"When my son Ellis was sick with a
cold last winter I gave him Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. It helped him
Since that ex- ia once an(l quickly broke up his cold,"
writes Mrs. P. O. Stuchell, Homer City,
Pa. This remedy has been in use for
many years. Its good qualities have
been fully proven by many thousands
of people. It is pleasant and safe to
take.
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BY USING THE SPACE IN THIS
PAPER TO LET PEOPLE KNOW
WHAT YOU HAVE GOT TO BUY OR
SELL BRINGS RESULTS.
CERTAIN CURE FOR CROUP
Mrs. Rose Middleton, of Greenville,
111., has had experience in the treatment
of this disease. She says, "When my
children were small my son had croup
frequently. Chamberlain's Cough Re
medy always broke up these attacks
immediately, and I was never without
it in the house. I have taken it myself
for coughs and colds with good result!."
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- j. vxu -l vs is xi uiukioiiuau VWi-
ING WE HAVE IN STOCK READY FOR YOU
Cocoa Nuts, Shredded Cocoa Nut, and Canned Cocoa Nut.
Seeded Raisins in Packages and Cans, Currants Citron Al
monds, and Walnuts.. .Furthermore if it is anything you
want in Groceries
PHONE 81
Mr. WOODROW WILSON won a second election to the Presidency
on MERIT ALONE. This victory is a demonstration of the old
adage "Right is Might." So with my BUSINESS old friends and
customers sticking and NEW ones being added to the list almost
daily.
When success is merited the foundation is solid and the retention as
sured. In the future, as heretofore, your orders shall have the most careful
and courteous attention.
Stock more complete than ever. Prices as low as can be made.
CLEE VAUGHAN
A SQUARE DEAL
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The Largest Exclusive Retail Grocery Business in Halifax County.
1875 1916
M. Hoffman & Bro.
Bountiful Merchandise Stock
- FOR -THANKSGIVING-CHRISTMAS
BUY EARLY If You Can
FULL ASSORTMENTS EFFICIENT SERVICE EASIER SHOP
PING COATS
Our line of LADIES COATS is COMPLETE in every DETAIL
distinct in character, finish and design Priced to meet the EXI
GENCIES of a SHORTENED PURSE.
DRESSES
New line of new MODELS up to the minute SERGE DRESSES
in many attractive designs, Colors: NAVY BLUE, GREEN CO
PENHAGEN BLUE, have just been received.
FURS
A nice assortment of new Fur Sets, Muff and neckpiece in carefully
selected Skins, that are handsomely made up and priced reasonably
enough to meet the needs of our customers.
WAISTS
Just a select assortment of a new delivery of LADIES WAISTS
that are the new MID-WINTER MODELS, following the most po
pular dieas; Also a goodly sprinkling of the NOVELTIES of the
SEASON in,
LADIES NECKWEAR
Its not the PRICE that tells the story in NECKWEAR but the deli
cate touch of an ARTISTS HAND the known want of the Woman
of Fashion.
DOWN QUILTS WOOL BLANKETS
The call of the winter season has sounded the first blast, the cosiness
of warm bedding becomes a, necessity we have provided for your
wants and have an assortment to please you.
SPECIAL TO THE HOUSEKEEPER
We have received a car load of STOCK'S PATENT FLOUR which
we will SELL below NORFOLK PRICES.
M. Hoffman & Biro.
Where Your Father Always Traded.
SCOTLAND NECK NORTH CAROLINA
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NOTICE OF LAND SALE.
i auction, for cash, to the highest bid-
; der, the following tract of land, to
The bid having been raised in ae-!wit: That tract in Palmyra township
cordance with the law, on the former Halifax county, beginning at the run of
sale of the below described tract of
land, and a resale of same having been
K I ordered, we will by virtue of the pow
J. W. SLLSBKOOk
! er contained in a certain mortgage
'dated May 4, 1915 executed to F. S.
I Eoyster Mercantile Co., Inc., of Tarboro
'N. C, by Irene Hussey and her hus-
50 : band, Braxton Hussey, which is reeord-
m cu. .in. mc xvegisier oi ueeas' omce or
'A TT 1" f .
ixaiiiax county m isooK. 262 on page
266, we will on Monday the 13th. dav
oi iNovemner imih at. it -r, .
' 7 " V-xv-., 11UUII,
g ; in front of the Postoffice ihn te town of
SaJWKJSilSMS Scotland Neck, N. C, sell at public
Jarvis' swamp and running with F. P.
Shields' line South 69 W. 38.7-4
chains to a sweetgum; thence with the
line of J. P. Ware as follows; South
49 E. 16.30 chains to a sweetgum;
thence North 57 E. 9.40 chains to a
large sweetgum; thence South 42 E.
11 chains to a stake; thence South
66 E. 8:45 chains to a small pine on
the east side of a farm road; thence
South 48 E. 3.10 chains to a pine on
the south side of said farm road J. P.
Ware's corner in F. P. Shields' line;
thence with F. P. Shields' line N. 69
E. 13 chains to a small cypress of the
run of Jarvis' swamp; thence witli
said swamp as it meanders to the be
ginning and containing 80 and eighty
seven one-hundredths acres. This being
the same land conveyed to said Irene
Hussey by J. P. Ware by deed recorded
in Eegister of Deeds' office of Halifax
county in Book 210 on page 273, to
which reference is made.
This Oct. 27, 1916.
F. S. EOYSTER MERCANTILE CO.,
(Incorporated
Mortgagee.
10-27-31-3-7-10.
SEND US YOUR JOB PRINTING