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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
LOUIS ]. BAYHA, Cashier.
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the case of the Donaldson Carriage
Co. Y. Degarmo. there was verdict for
plaintiff for 5000.
The case of 7. NJ Rine V. w NJ. Dunlap
was on trial before a jury of six. There
was a verdict for plaintiff for S26.25.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
GERMAN BANK-NOTICE.

Owing TO the incompletion of our
banking room, we will not be open for
business therein until Monday, May 3D.
on and after which date we will be
pleased to see our friends in our new
room.
THE GERMAN BANK, OF WHEEL
ING.
LOUIS j. BAYHA. Cashier.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
SPECIAL low RATES

For st. Louis, Mo, the Cleveland,
Lorain & Wheeling railway will sell
tickets at very low rates on May Attn
and 9Th. Special advantages via this
route.
For Detroit, Mich, tickets will be sold
at low rates on May s. 9 and 10. For
particulars see o. r. WOOD, Travelling
passenger Agent, Office corner -Four
teenth and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds Left for Record mt Clerk Robertson's
Office. Yesterday,

Office. Yesterday,
Deed made April %, 1884, by John c. De-
vine to Rachel E. Ebert. wife of Walter
NJ. Ebert, for lot No. I in Walter Mar
shalls addition. Consideration, s..
Deed made April 90 1897. by Walter NJ.
Ebert and wife to John c. Devine. for
the above property. Consideration, s..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01
LADIES' SKIRTS.
WASH WAISTS.

500 dozen Ladies' new Lawn Dimity and Organdie
Waists in a tempting array Of coors and patterns
special offer Saturday at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

For Belts, Ties. Sashes, Cravats and
trimming in Gauze. Moire Louizine
(plain and striped) Linen Ribbon,
plain striped, checked edge or plalds,
The prettiest ribbons, cheaper than
elsewhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-01

new sci Of signal flags will be sent to
S city in a few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
PROBATE DOCKET

g ANNbAiG pDNkET.
Estate OF u. 7. Calvin deceased, al.
naniati~tor ordered 70 file new boud In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

y. srp q $3.50 s8.haa tveuty days from
TT 1a.e. Esc48 O. n4.1-1l s.-Htor with W.
o. ro... t-aS zcri d N-igh; - sureties
sxs-rsrs-.- 4srsose. enc ordered flied Gnc
.errce3
Ex,ss-s SxrE-rlA EE--5t nnAcbs corpus,
Ell ~ E-y&A E9,T-s Application to- wit
r-zr.Ga All toe--. "a ordered IL take n
Ia custody tie ,e-ssr 81 TIE Sad ehi4d.
Szr1sa1A Et--si. - EwEi; su--ker orders
Q. LIS o-gu-s hse 20 Euu-ur Seliis Palmer
20 es I'D L,p-z: before ne 81 chambers
Noc5Gy, Ap-.i !. asg-. A. 10 g 4. 10 show
.s.use WY t.s ft-.ftt1s- .Ela thl9 and
WY sad tAll3 ssg=la .1s bs returned %
tse.3 oozss.
EE.a.s Il z. 2. upd NeIlie Eli. DE-
ees1ss.; ls1. Fu--s-- rp;ssrtsa temporary
Id-sia.gt'1-.c- u estate Eut.ec; 70 further
e-,ss- q u3u-1. 3o.56 $3.50.
EEEts .. Ia and EI--isy1 Jur=s. minor.
Nara Dsri t;sctr.se grrdiEn o. persnas
tce esx...
Estate q Geo-r. T L1th-pp. deceased
a4rl-lsirr,c. ordered 20 se.l personal prvp-
cty 81 30 z-ucA Et lie nay - abe 10
e.slcs= Il ,or cath koe atlrlr~ ua tine.
Eptsie O Willie Eoe Ge-zis EleAkasy
rsioo-s. H-al aecvrrt al 70 wrlis Bleak
.sT sssr0Tsd thowl1g Tia; he hEs received
siE ksa,s O. estate. GasrcaErsAlg COZ t.uus5
as 70 rll-1V- Ge--is.
gst&,e Q. .ose-1 an3 Jane pissore...
--iccrx E---ukl tct.Hu.t Atvrtnp balance IL
fsr7- .. raErdltr o. 1915, .lsa and AZ
prJsHt
EtG,e 81 Ery. Lsrt-.G and Rich G
NorT1r. .2iocTt annual Eccyrr; ., guar
eizl th9Elrg esls-s e u hand x slsis Il
approved
Es.Ate g, Ella Eoiiat.. nl..cr: Hrru1l
lec@suat Of guardian slowing hglznrs "a
,&Et Of fliss e sprruT4-c
Estate - Arthrr H-ti,a, asceets.. RI
rnal scce'sa; slowing balance = hand Q.
s7-kt-.asr q i?i ?. approved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
NOTICE

A new council of the Order OF cbos.,
Friends is Hb0nt 10 be- organized. CHAR.
members Will be sdmlttod free ~ co,I Tor
limited time Al desiring 10 j1ln can
eppiy . Parker = Archer 81 9aip g. g.
Crawford, lpl2 Texas Avenue. ". 4 Fan
der l2ia Preston y G Sinclair 40
Hickory G. A. Hork. 1905 state. @
sgtor 1913 Elysiasi l.. kosoDwsid, cor.
ner Liberty And cf0uy I...iios are ai.o
admitted IA our order.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
WHITE rRAlNrD ANlMAL enow.

Commissioning tst1rdsy, April 10, AZ lIous-
ton Heights. Whites Tfsined Animal
snow and Monkey Paradise wlll commence
a short SEASON under thAr mammoth tents
lhls organization Is ono ~ the largest O,
h hiha III thlA country and they have been
Thiblting for the past Nj, weeks in Ne,y
Orleans snd came from there djree, IN I'M.
CITY. The admission On opening day and
night for school children VIII be reduced
70 10 cents. which iaclud.. street car fare,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

.Ae'r ga ap' eae eai. 6lea yesterday FOR
70 comfy cur.
Ar--s'' EIf Is A. Barttlingck
FhFI'fhAs' end G. E-s.i dcb- ,i3f q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
W00TAN WgI,Ig. TpxAs

THIS famous health and pleasure r.ror,
r. open for guests EScur,ion tickets On
SALE ilotels and boarding house, al differ
enl prices Wooian Veil. Company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

The Wonder Etore opens its doors NJ,
= a. m. and closes then 81 b. N. aud
sells goods OF corner Main and Te1a.
avenue. This IL 40
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
TlIE srOTTED cArh

Is a royal cigar; d delicious. sweet -seeptea
cuban product, The monarch Of al cent
cigars soid only BY J. n. Tsub, Hous.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
Cnunty Cnnrt.

Following orders were entered yesterday
by Judge Shaw In the county court
Joliet Rattan aud Reed company VS.. q
q. Drew, assignee; judgment for plalntift
for ssds 80 agaiDHt O. g. Drew
assignee OF u. Alexander rs per deere.
filed herein and for nil COSTS
Thomas Manufacturing company Va. q
w. bococl plaintiff granted leave 10 m.
first nmnndrA original petition and 10
make ne fMm o. Ellsworth. Lynn A. 60.
parties defendant
~ w White VS.. San Antonio and Arap.
s'as Pass Railway company. motion for
continuance granted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Popular sidou Citizen nrssred in the
Iayoo.

Mr.. J. B. Lee a well lunwu ane
highly respected resident o. Sidon. wa
drowned in the river near ''gt place or
the afternoon of the sth IN The BODY
was recovered Saturday, ana die burial
took place the same day. G. wife and
children were nearly crazet g the terri
bic blow, which was also y severe one
to the many friends of Mr. Lee. The
| circumstances which resulted III the ac-
cident were of q peculiar nature. espaci,
ally so from the fact thar MrlLee had
for years been rafting and bditing on
the river.
Assisted by two negroes, IL was rn-
| gagged in floating lumber to bel used by
j. W. McAlatl for a platform D. which
to place mules, in the event Of ie water
from the food becoming danirous 10
Phillip. When the unproyisedFaft had
been gotten we'll under way mir Lee
attempted to jump from one pill Of lnm-
Der to another. He apparently did not
notice a coil of rope which laidnear his
feet, and in making the leap bdame en-.
tangled in its coils. In Conscience of
this ENHANCEMENT he was thtwn into
the water and, although the frightened
negroes watched anxiously fI his ap-
pearance at the surface, nothing more
was seen of the unfortunatemaI. When
the fact became known a scared for the
body was at once commenced Intimate
friends We're astonished that on known
to be an expert swimmer Aould be
drowned so easily. II was at irst sup
posed that the rapid current hal carried
the body far down the riverI and in
structions were sent out requesting that
a watch be kept for it. All tbs time,
until Saturday morning, the ROY which
had been the chiefinstrument iIcausing
Mr.. Lees death remained in til water. |
Some inquisitire individual, piking up |
the end of the line, noticedin p1ling on
it that that ii was either caught at the
bottom Of the river or bad bebme at
tached to some heavy object Willing
hands soon laid hold and thdweight, |
when pulled to the surface, prohd to be
the mortal remains of poor "Jh" Lee.
He had made a valiant struggl4gainst
death, as was evinced by the Etate in
which his clothing was foult. The
rope had been firmly twisted ait1nd his
leg, and in a heroic effort to ~diseitangle
the knot he had pulled the shoenSarly
from his foot.
Mr.. Lee, in his long residence il Sidon
and vicinity, had made many friends,
and vas generally esteemed for lis hon
est and manly qualities. GenerGs to a
fault, he was one who will be realty
missed from the community inwhich
he resided, The bereaved VIE and
children have the heartfelt SYMPATHY of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Best Keg Pickles at
CASPER'S.


The Epworth League will hold an in
teresting meeting at the Methodist
church tomorrow friday night. The
exercises, which will commence at 7:45
o'clock sharp, will be of an unusually
entertaining nature and will consist of
musical selections, both instrumental
and vocal, Rotations, and general dis
cussion of subjects dear to the heart of
every 'leaguer" The entire program is
an excellent one and the various mum
bers will meet with the appreciation Of
the large audience which is expected.
Mr.. T. d. Harris and Miss Lulu Regain
will oficiate as leaders and among the
various numbers which will be rendered
by popular and accomplished Green
wood leaguers may be mentioned a solo
by Miss Mary Price and a recitation by
Miss Lillian Mcbride. Everybody is in.
vited to this Easter meeting.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Postell's Elegant Flour at
CASnP'S
Musical Greenwood.

WHSsSai
If music indeed, hath CHARMS to
soothe the savage breast" GI,nwood
would be an ideal spot to which B trans
fer the wild and untamed anthrpopha-
CITES of Darkest Africa" in rider to
transform the the tempestuous aid war
like spirit, by mean of the busical
soothing syrup, into acondition d child
like meekness. If there is any lace on
earth where all sorts and conditions of
music may be found, it is rint here,
and in sufficient quantities to sothe all
the savage breasts which the corporate
limits would encompass.
Last Monday afternoon a bewiskered
son of sunny Italy, or perhaps he was
of Gen. Weyler's Disguised nd bad
'ly whipped army, strayed f,ll the
fold, struck the city. He carridbne of
those peace disturbers, called d hand
organ, and was accompanied u b flea.
bitten monkey. He Immediately com
menced grinding out music. lassical
and otherwise, by the lineal tot, and
blackmailed a few n~iczels ouief the
long suffering citizens Of Greenwood.
Perhaps it was his appearance lere, and
again perhaps it was due to the fct that.
as far as the high water is cocerned,
Greenwood will continue dry" but at
any rate everyone fortunate cough to
possess q musical instrument sarted to
work OF it as o o after supports posi-
BILE Monday night.
From the river to the depot, nd even
beyond, the pedestrian was gneted by
the %enlivening strains Of the waltz and
march. On one side he was str3cls with
the sweet strains which emanaed from
the Methodist church and on tb ether a
piano was commenting on the Honey
moon March" In the curse 0 a short
walk ove twenty pianos were 'ound to
be in active operation, and to aid spice
to the inspiring effect OF Sousa's aarches.
a violin could be occasionally hard tell
ing Of the woes of the 'Arkanas Tray
eler." The darkies were also in .vtience
with guitars, harps and bras ilstru-
'ments, one handles negro dwelling
around playing the harp, hodihg the
instrument with his elbow join. Near
the Southern depot, some stror4- hinged
individual was patiently endeapring to
blow the knots aud kinks outpf a 40
horse power cornet and drivinghe long
suffering neighbors well-nigI crazy.
Later the Greenwood string tchestra
on serenading expedition playa & mum
Der of selections in an excellent fnnner.
Taken all in all, Greenwood Is ecid-
eddy musical, and is proud Of H. dany
Of the musicians are proficient 70 high
degree, and those who are not pcticu-
larly cultured make up for their Xix Of
ability by energetic effort andbmain
strength, If il is NOT very entertaining,
its good exeicise for the perfcrme and
the public are tough and car stid it.
AS was remarked he~retoforet 'lusic
hath charms etc, and If th9re . any
savage breast in the city which reuires
soothing let its owner take 1t oufor a
walk some pleasant night, and ift does
not become soothed, Mrs. WINDOW
best syrup would not have thA slEhtest
aTopt IN IL Ht S
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
H COMMONWEALTH.
IMPORTANT!

The Commonwealth Pub.
fishing Company is not in
the price cutting business,
but stands ready to meet the
prices of all legitimate com.
petitors. The best of work.
men are employed, and only
frst.class stock used. Re-
member, we will duplicate
the figures Of any printing
establishment in this section,
and guarantee both good
work and frst-class goods.
When wanting anything in
the job printing line you will
do we'll to learn our prices
and examine our goods, be-
fore placing your order.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Gold Medal Molasses at
Read This.

We propose to do a legitimate bust.
ness in bicycles and sundries this season
while some people, who themselves
make reasonable profits in their line, ask
us to sell them at cost. Wedo not han
die them for fun, but want to live and
let live" However, we try to buy right
and shall endeavor to give satisfaction
as to goods and prices in bicycles, as
well as in books. stationery, china,
glassware, easels, mirrors, sporting
goods, kodaks, window glass, fishing
tackle and hammocks. Call and see
our new goods. G. Z. GILLESPIE g. Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
EASTER SUNDAY.
How 1t Win Be Observed In Green
wood Churches.

Preparations are being made in tn
various local churches for elaborate cer
emonies on Easter Sunday, The deco
rations in all cases will be most beau
tiful, and especial attention is bein.
devoted to the musical branch of tn,
service. For some time the different
choirs have been practicing with a view
to making the song service one long tt
be remembered, and they will douhtles.
succeed in impressing upon the mind,
of the church-going public that Green
wood can successfully compete with the
larger cities in the matter of church
music.
In recent years the ceremonies attend.
ing Easter Sunday have been gaining in
beauty and interest, and a friendly riv,
ally is generally INDUCED in by the diff
ferent churches in the matter of music
and decorations, In Greenwood there
will be but little choice, as every church
will make especial efforts, with the re
suit that all will be beautiful, and the
excellent quality Of the music will be
general.
The services at the Presbyterian
church will be unusually interesting
and enjoyable, A splendid program of
music has been arranged, consisting of
anthems, vocal and instrumental solos,
quartettes and hymns, and everything
will be carried out with order and taste.
The sermon will be delivered by the
pastor, Rev. F. L. Maddox. Subject,
Does the grave end all or shall we
meet again."
The pulpit at night will be occupied
by Rev. A. S, Maddox, president of the
Union Female College, Oxford, Miss.
is invited to attend and en-.
JOY these services.
In his announcement last Sunday that
the pulpit would be occupied by his
brother, Mr., Maddox modestly stated
the former was a better preacher
than himself, and if such is the fact, his
will certainly be an interesting
1ne.
Mr.. Maddox is one of the Youngest
presidents of a college in the south, be.
ng not yet 80 years Of age, He is a
Young man of consummate ability and
He went Immediately from
he university of Lebanon, Tenn, to
oxford, Miss, having been unanimously
elected president of Union Female Col.
ege. In this distinguished position he
succeeded some of the most eminent
educators in the south, and under his
management this excellent timc-hon-
'red institution has greatly hourished.
Maddox is also a talented preacher.
At the Methodist church excellent
have been also arranged for.
The music will be an especial feature
considerable attention has been de-
'oted to perfecting the choir in the Sc
ections chosen, Both the morning and
services will be delivered by
he pastor, Rev. DR.. Price, the subject
# the morning service being 'Resur-
Everybody is cordially in
'ited to attend these services.
Owing to the absence of Rev. w. T..
Ills, who is at present in Senatobia
.ssisting DR.. Foster, who is conducting
p%rotracted meeting, there will be no
at the Baptist church next
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Spring
Opportunities.
A chance to get in touch with the latest
triumph of fashion
A view of what is beautiful and dainty
in new spring styles.
A choice from the best products of the
most reliable manufacturers.
A certain assurance Of high quality and
honest worth in every article.
A complete assortment, insuring salts.
factory selections in all cases.
A uniform scale of prices that surpass
all previous price concessions.
These are the opportunities We offer.
w. AUSTIN & FOUNTAIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Offers Of Assistance.

The following telegram, received by
Mavor =. L. Miller Monday morning Is
aa,tavn1,n..orv.
All, % ,oo- To
Memphis, Tenn, Aprii ~, io'1,io
the Mayor OF GREENWOOD. mss. ,ho ~
prepare. statement containing 'he Il"
lowing Information:
First-Townships ana ahHes in" ="
dated in your district mus fahse 40
township 2, east; ,s
Second-Numbers ana names Oh oeS
titnte in your district, ~,..u,,u.on 10
Thlrd-Best points ior oi7'fiou'''n VI
relief supplies. Ill.,. $780,,
Fourth--Notiy des.ltnees UNA. .ne,
will Q Ne supplied y me- leave YOU y
district Serd iminediateiy ohs eopy VI
yolr statement 70 me ~ Meahpnis, I'LL
Of Capt Graham ~. flIch, ohi'eo
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Flood Of Soda water.

To ne Puhllc:
Ihave arranged TO furnish the trade
the BEST aods water eve served to the
people Of Greenwood. 1t is pure, de-
lightfuily favored, and will be nicely
served. / shall have at all times every
variety Of fiavoring, the pure fruit
juices and everything calculated to
please and refresh. l shall also serve
shezkt Ice cream and other beverages,
Of nv Restaurant. Open at all hours
Call md see me. Jos. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Many.Sided Man.

The Starkyille Times this refers to
.ane OF our distinguished fellow citizens:
Hon. j. r. Bew, of Greenwood, is an
all-round business man He edits and
manages one Of the best newspapers in
the state, farms IN ar extended scale, is
cashier of the Delta bank and circuit
clerk Of his county. Attorney General
Nash was recently called upon TO decide
whether OF not Mr.. Bew could act as
cashier of the bank and hold the office
of clerk, and decided that he could
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15
Southcrs Baofist Conveatloa Wi1mingtos
n. G., May 6th to 18th. 1897. Reduced

For the occasion Of the meeting Of the
N. q. May eth To 18th, 1sg7. the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets to Wilmington, n. q,
and return ut ratio Of one hrst-class limited
fare for the round trip. Tlckets will be on
sale May 3rd 10 7th inclusive. good 10 ret urn
fifteen days from date Of sale. For further
informytism address amy agent of The South
ern Railway.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

For the occasion Of the General As.
sembly of the Presbyterian church,
south, which will be held at Charlotte,
N. G., May 20-3l, 1897, the Southern
railway will sell tickets to Charlotte, N.
c., and return at the rate Of one first.
class faro for the round trip, tickets t.
be sold May II to 81, inclusive, with
final limit June 10, 1897. For further
information, call on any agent Of the
Southern railway.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Special to The Commonwealth.
SWAN LAKE, Miss, April 12.-Our
river has fallen one inch in the last
twenty four hours and two inches the
previous day. Mississippi water, evil
IDENTIFY, but think it will not more than
stop the fall. Will wire again.
G. JAMES, JR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Mrs. F. E. Grifiing . engaged the
cheap cash store Of G. L. Badette,
where she feels she mi still serk her
Old friends and the public well She
asks that.they cali and see her. tltd lei
her show the goods md quota prllf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Garden Seed You are compelled to
have them. and yon an find them in
the greatest variety At &. W. Croc
kett's drug rtorc. An frss!i and rnrc
sprouter, II.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

AHn.s " THE QUESTION of calling the legislature together tho
Win Chh. CarionIeiger does not agree with Judge Critz It saws.
lion F. A Crtz of West Point a member of the Legislature, wrtesa letter
to the Memphis Commercial Appeal protesting against an extra session on genera,
principles but especially because Of the expense. Judge Cntz says the situation
and necessity a to the state capitol have in nc way changed since the Legislature
ADJOURNED, and there is just whore he is very much mistaken. The legislature
made no appropriation for repairs on the old capitol and in CONSEQUENCE II, Il.
simply rttng away, the rain pours through the roof and has deuged eyeryo mart.
ment witty water and pastering since the legislature n year ago the situation ia
very much changed. Neither does Judge Crtz think the antinpMeh deficit in
revenues lusthes n called session, hut he does not tell IL how the state ofci,Is
and several institutions that are dependent on its bounty are going to live after
poet Of rplenishing before December
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-04-15

Try our carbolineum, the won srfu
wood preservcr. For sale by
HENDERSON & BAIRD.