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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
TO MIXTURE.
WHY SUNSHINE BRINGS HEALTH.

UvERyoNE know; th, the Sount air and chance get
D. animal s and bodily ResR We are only eiaea animals
live in badly ventilated germs
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confined indoors and need Sn blood 1 and body
Alternative herbs without the of alcohol
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every since Dr Peee Golden Medical
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VII "The 1e features of this miserable street are:
a death, attn ii e 1 the child
life Allen the has record for killing children under
Sfhe street very narrow
running through filling roofs making
dark all day the lamps always lighted
troubles % ns S Of this he ree anu 0'ne'
death ons h Children a ne us Supposed n to ay W 'n'
defOred and sckyf Do wonder
children hOrd which poverty and
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
SIS Chicago to ST. Minneapolis and
Return

Via the North Western Line. $2s
round trip Chicago to Superior and
Duluth: $3.50 round trip--Chicago to
Sault Ste. Marie, Tickets on sale
daily. Sass Chicago to Marquette
and return, ON sale June 7th and 21st
July 5th and 18th. Correspondingly
low rates from other points. Perfectly
appointed train service. Through
sleeping cars The best of everything.
Information and tickets can be secured
from your home agent, or address
A. F. Cleveland. 2S4 Superior street
Cleveland, o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
The Rosebud Reservation

Lands are open in July. Full.psrticu-
lars as TO date of registration. draw
ings and final entry. and as to charac-
ter of soil and climate. requirements
of the U. 5. homestead laws, maps.
etc. are contained in a pamphlet New
Homes in the West issued by the Pas
senger Department, Chicago & Western
Ry. Send cent stamp for copy or call
on any ticket agent The North West
ern Line A. F. Cleveland. 234 Super
iOr street, Cleveland. Ohio. jys
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
A HALF MILLION ACRES.
Lands Open for Settlement.

Government Lands Open for Settlement.
In the Rosebud Indian Reservation in
Southeastern South Dakota The Chi
cago 81 Northwestern Ry. is the di-
rect line from Chicago to Bonesteel on
the reservation border. Send cent
stamp for pamphlet New Homes in
the West containing maps and full
information as to the allotment of
these fertile lands A. F. Cleveland.
234 Superior street, Cleveland, o. jys
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
Thibetans Were Defeated.

Simla, India, June s.-Thibetans re-
Gently attacked the British post at
Khangma. The British losses were one
Ghurkha killed and five wounded.
The Thibetans left ia men dead
around the post and many others were
killed in the pursuit.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
$40 to Colorado and Return.

Via Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line. Chicago to Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo. daily
throughout the summer. Correspond
ingly low rates from all points east.
Only one night to Denver from Chi
cago. Two fast trains daily. Tourist
sleeping cars to Denver daily. Jy31
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10

Mr.. Vincent Ballinger, pharmacist
in the A. W. Murdock drug store, has
resigned. The resignation becomes eff !,
fective in two weeks Mr.. Ballinger
will remain in Bellefontaine
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
Explosion Caused 20 Deaths.

Madrid June S.-Twenty persons
were killed yesterday by an explosion
OF firedamp in a coal mine near
OyiedO
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10

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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10

The life insurance companies of this
country paid out during 1908 the enor-
nous sum of 1916. 463. G79. Two men
carry policies for more than a million,
one for 5000. 900. and eight for 500, =
600. three for $500, 900. twenty seven
for $500. 600. seventeen for 800. 900.
ffty-nine for $500. 900. 25s for 5000. 600.
and /, 344 for 800. 900.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-10
Iowa,s Oldest Woman Dies.

Dubuque. Ia. June S.-Mrs. Chris
tina Lang, Iowa's oldest woman, died
here Tuesday. Her age was los years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Expression of Gratitude.

The following resolutions have been
adopted by the board Of trustees OF
Beauvoir Home for Confederate Feter-
ans:
Resolved, That VIC, in behalf of the
Confederate veterans of Mississippi
hereby return to the United Daughters
of the Confederacy of Mississippi our
heartfelt gratitude for the generous
service rendered by them in maintain
inc the soldiers home before and pend
ing the consideration Of the bill by the
legislature making an appropriation for
the maintenance thereof. Too much
cannot be said in praise and commenda-
tion of the efforts Of these good women
| in this matter. They were uutiring
In their work and generous in their
gifts. But for their assistance the
home could not have been opened when
it was and place of rest provided fol-
these homeless and INDECENT patriots
Resolved further, That we would be
Glad to have them continue their inter
est and work in cooperation with thu
board of trustees in carrying out thu
purpose for which this home was estab
| lished.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
YOUTHFUL CRIMINAL
ARRESTED MONDAY
ProdigaI Plckanlnny Now Confined in
the County BastiIe.

Peyton Strong. a negro youth about
fourteen years of age, is behind the bars
at the county Jail charged with grand
larceny. The boy has been employed
at the grocery store Of Mr., J. b. Pace
and on last Monday morning was sent
to the home OF Mr.. r. V, Pollard to de-
liver a package when he slipped into a
room and appropriated q purse contain
ing $40 After leaving The Pollard resi-
dencc the boy went to the store of the
Mann Hardware Company. where he
purchased gun. Crossing the street,
he entered the store OF Mr.. A, Weller,
where he invested in watch, In the
meantime Mrs. Pollard had missed her
purse and search for the boy was in
stituted. He was soon located and
lodged in the county jail to await the
action Of the grand jury.
Despite the fact that Strong is still
nothing more than mere child, this is
his second serious oifense Some time
ago he crawled through the bars of the
postol1ice and stole several dollars in
small change. On account Of his age he
was not prosecuted at that time, but
the chances are that he will get the full
benefit of the law in this case.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Pettye Wright.

On last Sunday morning at 1880
o'clock, Miss Georgia Lacta pctLYe was
united in marriage to Mr. n. s. Wright.
The wedding occurred at the home Of
The brides parents, Mr., and Mrs. II.
W. Pettyc, Rev W. NJ Bnrr ofiiciat-
Ing, and was Witnessed by only the i'm
mediate family and a few intimate
friends.
The affair was rather romantic, as the
bride has been i'll for several weeks and
is still unable to leave her room. The
wedding wns to have taken place some
time ago, but has been postponed from
time to tlmc on account Of her illness.
She has been much improved during the
past fcw weeks, but Mr. Wright was
afraid that the worry incident to the
usual preparations for a church wedding
would cause relapse, and for this rca-
son prevailed on Miss Pettye to consent
to quiet wedding that he might assist
in nursing her bnck to health.
Both Of the contracting parties are
popular among large circle Of friends
who join THE COMMONWEALTH in wishing
them happiness health and prosperity
through life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07

Al the home Of the brides parents in
Webb on last Tuesday morning, Rev.
H. S. Lewis performed the ceremony
which united in marriage Miss Mignon
A. Taylor to Mr., John L. DeLoach. Only
a few relatives and friends were pres
cnt.
The bride is the accomplished daugbt-
eF Of Capt. u, b. Tag lor one Of the most
popular men ia this section. She has
wide circle Of friends and admirers in
Greenwood.
The groom was formerly resident Cf
this city, but is now prominent mcr.
chant Of Webb. lie is young man Of
fine business qualities and excellent
moral character
THE COMMONWEALTH wishes the happy
young couple joy and prosperity through
life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
BOND ISSUE ELECTION.
City Council Meets Next Monday 10 Name
Date.

The City Council will sncet next Mon
day to call an election for the purpose
Of voting for and against the issuance
of Sl23,000 Of bonds to pay the purchase
price of the electric lights, watcrworks
and sewerage.
The people of the city have already
expressed themselves as being over
whelmingIy in favor Of the purchase,
but the charter makes it necessary to
secure a two-thirds majority of all OF the
registered voters Of the city, hence 1t is
important that full vote be cast when
ever the election shall transpire.
Everybody should arrange to be at
home on the date agreed upon by the
council and THE COMMONWEALTH be-
lievcs that they will do so.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
lNeaty,tight New Structures Within
Sight Of furniture Factory.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The happenings Of GreenW God and
ticinitp Faithfully ChrOniGied for
Commonwealth Readers.

trccn"ood is growing in every dircc-
ilon There is really no way of ascor-
tHtn'ng the ngghor of new buildings
that are in course of construction with
IN the city limits, Now roofs loom up
all over the city, and the sound Of tho
saw and hammer can be heard from
carly morning until night
Standing at point ncar the new fur
nitnre factory, a representative OF THg
COMMONWEALTH the cothcr morning count
cd twonty-cght new buildings just com
plctcd and in course Of construction.
and he didn't have TO move nut Of bis
tracks TO do so. That part OF the city
seems to he growing faster than any
other section of this great and growing
Delta metropolis, b0t the growth of the
place Is by no means confined to hat
section, IN 1t is estimated that there nro
at least n hundred now residences now
in course Of erection within the rorpor-
ate limits.
And the beauty Of it is that great
many Of these residences are handsome
and commOdious structures, some Of
them costing Ms high as eight and ten
thousand dollars. A majority Of them
are Of course smaller buildings, but
they arc comfortable and much hand
somcr than the average structure of
few years ago,
throwing Greenwood" is not q dream.
1t is in fact a glad reality
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
SECRETARY WFfMS
BOOSTS GREENWOOD
Interesting Letter In Recent Issue Of
The Manufacturers Record.

Sam II. Wcems, secretary and treas
urer Of the Greenwood (Miss.) Board Of
Trade in letter to the Manufacturers
Record has the following to say regard
ing the proposed railroad from Memphis
to Jackson, Miss: "a strong effort is
being made TO have the proposed new
road from Memphis to Jackson, Miss,
come via Greenwood over the Itta Bena
branch Of the Southern Railway, as it Is
understood the Southern is back Of the
movement and has large interests in this
immediate section.
To understand the good that the
small feeders to the large systems have
done, it Is only necessary to look back
at the time when the rich western coun-
ties in Mississippi had only the main
line Of the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
road tapping the heart Of the richest
alluvial district in the world, and com
pare conditions then with the condi-
tions since the various small branches
have been built.
With strong levee system along the
river and network Of railroads
throughout the Delta, Western Missis-
sippi is becoming the most progressive
agricultural and commercial country in
the world, Along with the progress Of
lcyee building and railroad construc-
ton is the clearing Of timber lands, the
disappearing OF sloughs and bayous, the
sinking Of artesian wells, and the result
is that the general health Of the Delta
has wonderfully improved.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
CARROLL COUNTY SENSATION.
Supposed Suicide Is Now Believed 10 Have
Been BruiaEy Murdered.

/ Carrollton. Miss, May Jefferson
Coker and James l.. Allen. two we'll,
known residents of this section, have
been arrested as a result Of indictments
returned by tho grand jury of this
county charging them with the death
of Mrs. jefferson Coker, who died abont
two weeks ago under mysterious cir
cumstances. The cases are Of most
sensational and unusual nature, and will
attract great attention throughout this
territory. The men claim that Mrs.
Coker committed suicide by taking
strychuine, but the State will contend
that she was strangied to death.
When it was announced that Mrs.
Cokor had committed suicide because
she feared that she was going to he
horsewhippcd as a result of petty dis
pute about two weeks ago, the ease at
tracted much attention, and since that
time many rumors that the story was
not n straight one have been circulated.
Alleged tracks OF suspicious nature
which were said to have been found.
caused additional rumors, and the whole
matter finally eliminated in grand
jury investigation.
Two days ago the body of Mrs. Coker
was dug up and chemical examination
OF the contents OF her stomach was made
by DIR, Barksdalc, of Walden. While no
announcement has been made of his
findings, 1t is understood that he failed
to find trace of the poison, but on the
contrary, he Is alleged to have discov-
cred a number of suspicious marks on
the throat Of the woman which might
have beon received in struggle in
which she was stranglcd TO death.
Tho State claims to have discovered
tracks of two men and a woman leading
from Mr.. Cokcrs house, and later to
have unearthod evidences of struggle.
1t is then said that the tracks Of tho
two men returning to the house were
found, Indicating, it is alleged, that the
woman was carried back.
At the time of the death of Mrs. COX
or it was said that Mr.. Allen had
threatened to horscwhip Mrs. Croker.
She is alleged to have assisted Aliens
l3-year-old daughter to elope with a
man living in the neighborhood, and Al
len is said to have been greatly inccnsed
towards her. The story was given out
that he went to the house of tho Cox
ers, who are tenants on his farm, and
announced his displcasurc Mrs. Coker
is said to have heard that he had
threatcd to horsewiiip her, and, walking
to the mantle, drank something out of
bottle.
The defense will claim that this was
strychHiae, and that she died from its
effects. 1t is said that the State will
endeavor to prove that this was a
framed-up story, and that Croker and
Allen together killed the woman. Both
men are now in custody and develop
ments are anxiously awaited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Five New Cottages.

Five new cottages arc now under
construction at the furniture factory
The buildings are being erected for the
benefit of the operatives to whom they
will be sold on the easy payment plan.
The company believes that it's labor viii
be more reliable and better coutcntcd
when each family owns its own home.
The plan has proven n success in other
sections Of the country and TnE cont
MoNwEALTIl believes that this instance
will be no exception to tho ruic,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
SCHOOL FACULTY IS
AGAIN REELECTED
Superintendent and Teachers Get
Raise in Their Salaries.

At a meeting of the Trustees of the
Greenwood Graded School, held last
Saturday, the following faculty was re-
elected for the scholastic year 19G4-5
c. L. Saunder, Superintendent; Misses
Martin, Gentry, Loveioy, Miller, Stevens
and Nelson, assistants. Miss Katie
Steele was elected music teacher to sue
ceed Miss Mary Anthony Young, re-
signed.
The salary of the Superintendent was
raised to 10000 year, and the teach
ers to $65 month each.
One other new teacher is to be added
to meet the requirements Of the school
and the Board will meet on June foI
this purpose.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Under Consideration

Mr., T, Il. Maxwell Secretary of tho
State Railroad Commission writes TuC
COMMONWEALTH that the petition Of the
citizens of Greenwood protesting
against the establishment of a union
depot and the Improvement OF the in
dividnal passenger depots Of the two
systems has boon placed ON ilIr and
that ii will he considered at the next
meeting OF the board
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07

Mr.. Dewitt Harris, n member Of the
clerical force at the Southern depot in
ms city, has been promoted to tho
position Of cashier for tho same com
pany at GreenyiiIc. Mr.. Harris iS a
clever young gentleman, well vcrscd in
railroad Affairs, aud has many friends in
Greenwood who are glad that he has
been promoted to u better position but
regret to sec him leave the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
We had much rather sell

We had much rather sell
you new goods, but if you
are not able to buy, why Of
course we will repair your
old goods and not charge
you much, either.
DICKSON FURNITURE Go.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
ARRESTED BY THE MAYOR.
Six Negro Crap Shooters Captured Here
Last Sunday.

1t isn't often that the Mayor of any
municipality has occasion to play the
part of policeman in making arrests,
but Greenwood $ chief executive made
an exception to the general rule last
Sunday morning when he swoopcd down
on six negro boys who were having a
quiet game Of craps behind Yancy's
barber shop,
They were arranged Monday morning
and given small fines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
For City Treasurer

Mr., Ice Sims announces in This issue
Of lnE COMMONWEALTH ~ a candidate
for recollection to the Office of Treasurer
Of The city of Greenwood. Mr. Sims
has discharged the duties Of the Office
with satisfaction to all concerned. He
~ a clever and courteous gentleman
aud a man Of Hnqucstioned integrity.
MF Sims will appreciate the support OF
bis friends on the lGth inst,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
TOM BROWN WILL HANG.
Negro Murderer Of Young Williams to Pay
the Death Penalty.

The case OF Tom Brown, charged with
the murder Of young Williams at VII
mona two years ago, was concluded at
Carrollton Wednesday evening. The
jury returned a verdict Of guilty as
charged, and Judge W. y. Stevens SEN
fenced the negro to be hanged at Car
rollten on June 10. A motion for new
trial was denied by the court Thursday
morning.
Brown was tried at Winona some time
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Business sessions were held Tues
day morning and evening, when the
work of the individual chapters was
discussed by the delegates
In the afternoon the visitors were
complimented with a steamboat ex-
cursion to Fort Pemberton and Fort
Loring, which was immensely en-
joyed by all. Delicious refreshments
we're served enroute and numerous
reminescenses Of the stirring times
of the war were told by General Lee
and others.
On Wednesday evening Mr. and
Mrs. W. I, Loggins gave an enjoy
able garden party on the lawn OF
their handsome river front home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07

State Auditor T. NJ. Henry has re-
turned from Greenwood where he was
present at two Of the sessions Of the
United Daughters Of the C0Drederany,
which has just adjourned. He reports
that the visitors we're lavishly enter.
tanned by the citizens Of Greenwood.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
MANY NEW RESIDENCES
NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION

ago, but the jury failed to agree aud
change of venue was made to Carroll
County.
F., Williams, whom Brown killed, was
a popular young man and there was no
excuse for tho crime committed by the
negro.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07

The several Greenwood gentlemen
who have been appointed on the staff Of
Governor Vardaman and Major General
Kcesler, will leave this morning for
Jackson, where a conference Of the com
mssioned officers Of the Mississippi Ma
tional Guard is to be held in the office
Of the Adjutant-General.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Methodist Revival.

Evangelist Bowen, Of 'rupclo, who is
rcputed to be ono of the strongest pull
pit orators in the State, will hold re-
vival at tho Methodist Church in This
city beginning next Sunday, Pastor
Mitchell and the congregation are to be
congratulated on having secured this
eloquent divine for Il Greenwood meet
ing aud TnE COMMONWEALTH predicts
that he will be accorded large hear
inr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
OFFICES ELECTED.

The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year
Honorary President--Mrs. Sarah
D, Eggleston, Raymond.
President-Mrs. Lily Mcdonald,
Holly Springs.
Honorary Vice President - Mrs.
Chas. r. Hooker, Jackson.
Vice-President-Mrs. VIM. Rowe,
Gulfport
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Lura
McKie, Biloxi.
Corresponding Secretary - Mrs.
Alice T. Klein, Vicksburg.
Treasurer -- Mrs. Mamie Nc |.
Crunk, Okolona,
Historian-Mrs, R. W. Jones, Ok.
ford.
Editress-Miss Kate Porter, Jack
son.
Organizer Mrs. Helen, D. Bell
jackson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
Corner Stone Laying.

The corner stone Of the new presby-
terian Church will be laid on Monday,
May 0, under the auspices Of the Ma
sonic Lodge, Grand Master r. L. sisson,
Of Winona, officiating, II was to have
been laid last week, but the date was
postponed on account Of the inability of
Mr.. Sisson to be present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
GreenviIie Excursion.

Quite a number OF Greenwood people
took advantage Of the low excursion
rate to Grccnyille last Sunday. The
train was full to overhowing when 1t
arrived at the Greenwood depot, where
1856 additional tickets had been sold.
Two passengers failed to find room on
the train and their money was refunded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
SAVINGS Bank to OrganIze.

A meeting of the stockholders Of the
Greenwood Savings Bank will be held
at the banking house Of the First Ma
tional Bank on Tuesday evening, May
10, at 4 o'clock, for the purpose Of or
ganizing said bank by the election Of
officers and board OF directors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS
HOLD DIVISION CONVENTION

Henderson's sister, the reception to
the visitors was not given at the
home of Mrs. DR., 7. r. Henderson,
but an informal reception was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs, W. A.
Swift, which was much enjoyed by
all present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-05-07
New Brokerage 0ffice.

Mr.. j.. II. StoncF, city salesman for
the Greenwood Grocery Company, has
resigned his position with that concern
and will open merchandise brokerage
business on his own account. THE COM
MoNwEALTH wishes him success in tho
undertaking.