THE COMMONWEALTH
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never a battlestip,-never a yawn
ing gun, never a threatening senti
nel on guard; four thousand miles
of civilized and Christianied inter
nationalism: It has held more than
a hundred years, and it gives the
pledge of peace for a thousand
more.
"Had they sought, each genera
tion could have supplied excuses
for war as readily in America as
in Europe. But war everywhere
and always is cruel, is lawless, is a
hideous and ghastly crime. And
for this reason the international
ism of North America, on the lips
of the peoples of both countries,
says that between our two nations
there shall never again be war.
And for us and for our nations the
North American idea holds; the
right of the free people to govern
themselves. "
If it were possible to emblazon
these few words in the minds of
the fighting units in Europe, and
of their leaders, no cost would be
too great for such an achievement,
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Many tar ietched, and ott-times for jt woui(j prevent further de
absurd theories have been advan- vastation of the old world, and
ced to explain the cause of the wouia save the heart ache of
European war which is devastat- many a million loved ones.
ing the old world, creating hun
All articles submitted for pub
lication must bear the author's
name, not necessarily 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.
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Tuesday, Nov. 28 1916
THE PEACE OF AMERICA
For The
Thanksgiving
Feast
dreds of thousands of young wid
ows, and leaving millions of fath
erless children.
Some say the war was brought
about by the Emperor of Germany
because he wanted world power,
and emulate, or perhaps surpass,
the great Napolean, of the past
century. Others say that com
mercial extension was desired; a
few that it was the outcome of
the Franco-German war, wherein
France lost her most fertile de
partments, alsaise-Lorraine the
loss of which she has never forgiv
en . her adversary ; while othter
charge Great Britain with bring
ing the war abouii in order to
check the expansion of Germany.
Not a few of the leading scien-
ROANOKE RIVER BRIDGE
There are many happenings
these days that crowd us and
leave us barely time for the things
we do day by day, it is the height
of folly to neglect such matters
that are for the material good of
the town, and its. entire citizen
ship. The proposed bridge over Roa
noke River is the most important
of all the prospective matters that
affect us, and since we have elici
ted the general co-operation of
our friends across the river, and
those of our community who have
given the matter thorough study
have pronounced the plan "good
let us get together in a hearty
mnnnPTV an d rrnt the scheme
tists, statesmen and great men Lirourh
affairs contend that the war was
It should be the pleasure of ev-
Jieavy wit a ever increasing arm
aments, for which the people were
inevitable. That Europe was top-1 citizen.to see Scotland Neck
jgrow, and none would object to
ha vine the Donulation doubled to-
being unmercituiiy taxed, mat morrow if that were possible, so
there had to be a safety valve that this project whieh will mean
somewnere. practically that we will have a
Several writers have contend- d(mble portion to trade with,
ed that the socialist party in slimiir1 mppt the heartv co-onera-
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for when you eat your meals amid pleasant
surroundings you do much to aid digestion.
And good digestion means health
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The variety of designs in tables, chairs, side
boards., china closets, serving tables and the like, is
ample to satisfy your desires, whatever they may be,
in the matter of style, finish and price. Come in
and talk it all over with us. We are as eager to give
satisfaction as you are to receive it
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Prussia had reached dansrereous
numbers, and had assumed an at
titude that endangered the per-
tion of all right thinking men and
women.
While there has been little said
manence of the Hapsburg dyn- about establishing a tobacco mar
asty, and forecasted that another ket nere that would be entirely
decade would remove from the feasible if one we put through the
throne the present royal family bridge proposition, and if we do
to be replaced by some republican get a tobacco market at this point
form of government. In order to iet it be as good as any in the
offset such influence it is stated state, and then we will be justly
the German Emperor, having Aus- proud of it.
tria under his thumb used the as- This is not a one man's job, but
sassination of the heir apparent it requires the endeavor of every
as a torch to set alight the powers man in this community because no
of the militarists of Europe, really great venture has ever been
guageing aright that only an op- successful without co-operation,
portunity was wanted for them to successful without hearty co-op
spring at each others throats in eration, and f o rthis co-operation
the most terrific conflict ever The Commonwealth, does and al
known. ways will, cry aloud.
Be that as it may the thirst for
blood has gained such headway Report of the Condition of
that the Kings and princess of the THE BANK OP HOBGOOD
land are powerless to stop, and Lt Hobirood. in the State of North
the future only can tell what will Carolina , at the close of business
De tne ultimate result, or the con- Ujov i7tn 1916.
stitution ot .Europe at the end ot
the war.
Will the peoples of the old
world look to the American con
tinent for example whereby to re
construct their own lands. May
not their eyes wander, even dur
ing the terrors of their bloody
conflicts, to this hemisphere, and
determine to copy the peaceful
conditions existing here, eliminat
ing the useless monarchial rule,
which has never done anything
but bring sorrow and suffering
upon the masses of people.
Terrible as this war has been,
who knows but that it may be the
forerunner of an era of peace for
the peoples of Europe, the coun
tries to be at peace and harmony
with one another, patterned after
the conditions existing between
the United States and Canada.
Dr. James A. McDonald, editor
v of the Globe, Toronto, Canada,
who has been in this state attend
ing the opening ceremonies of the
Flora MacDonald College of Red
Springs, and, in address before
the University of North Carolina,
very concisely stated the exact re
lations between these two coun
tries, as follows :
"Four thousand miles of North
America 's international boundary
- between the United States and
Canada . Four thousand miles
where nation meets nation, where
interest touches interest, where
flag salutes flag, where sovereigni
ty answers sovereignty; four thou
sand miles with never a fortress,
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Mrs. Rose Middleton, of Greenville,
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of this disease. She says, "When my
children were small my son had croup
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YOU
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts $32,914.02
Overdrafts ' 2,698.58
Banking Houses, Furniture and
Fixtures 2,363.07
Due from State Banks and Bank
ers 14,188.05
Gold Coin 45.00
Silver coin, including all minor
coin currency 179.56
National bank notes and other
U. S. Notes 406.00
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATTX
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Children pull at the heart
strings and their slightest
illness means anxiety.
For nearly a half century
mothers have had Dr. King's
New Discovery at hand for
croup, congestion, coughs,
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Having this day qualified as Admin
istratis of John H. Ausbon, deceased,
late of Scotland Neck, North Carolin:;,
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,
Administratis of John II. Ausbon.
S. A. Dunn, Attorney.
Nov. 3-7-10-14-17-21-2428
Dee.1 5 8 12
$52,794.28
Total
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in , 5,000.00
Surplus fund - 2,500.00
Undivided profits, less current ex
penses and taxes paid 206.81
Bills payable 4,000.00
Deposits subject to check 33,753.93
Time Certificates of Deposit. 7,092.96
Cashier's Cheeks outstanding 240.58
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OP THE
BANK. Of ENFIELD
ENFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA
At the close of business November 17th., 1916
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts
Stocks and Bonds
Banking House
Furniture and Fixtures
All other real estate
Cash, and Cash Items
$352,478.89
19,925.00
5,000.00
1,500.00
5,395.58
13,860.07
Due from Banks 127,637.77
TOTAL $525,797.31
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock $ 10,000.00
Surplus fund
Undivided Profits & Re'es
Accrued I't due depositors
Accrued taxes due
Cashier's Checks
DEPOSITS
50,000.00
17,160.26
2,000.00
1,000.00
1,650.86
443,986.19
TOTAL $525,797.31
Total $52,794.28
State of North Carolina County of
Halifax, November 24 1916.
I, S. L. Hyman, Cashier of the above-
named Bank, do solemnly . swear that
the above statement is-true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
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, xCJr tyauu, ixcMuem, oi tne faille of Enfield, do solemnly
esuDscriDea ana sworn to berore me, "wear mat tne aoove statement is true to the best of my knowledge
this si aay oi November, 1916. aim Denei,
"W. D. Hyman. Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
W. D. HEDGEPETH,
R. J. SHIELDS,
K. LEGGETT,'
Directors.
CorrectAttest:
(JF,( IV CT1RTIM.
C. E. McGWIGAN,
R. P. PARKER,
Directors.
IVEY WATSON PRESIDENT.
Carolina -County of
State of North
Halifax.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 22nd., day of November 1916.
C. H. Matthews, Notary Public.
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