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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
OFF FOR STATE
BANKERS CONVENTION.
lefiOre County Well Represented at
VlckSbur9.

President E. r. McShane, of the First
National Bank and cashier of the Green
wood Savings Bank; President G. A.
Wilson, of the Delta Bank; Cashier Rob-
ert Wilson, of the Bank of Letlore; r. G,
King, of the Bank of Commerce.; and
Cashier ]. F. Russell, of the Itta Bena
Bank and Trust Co., left Tuesday even
ing for Vicksburg to attend the annual
meeting of the State Bankers Associa-
tion, in session Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Our city and county had splendid
representation at the Association.
1t was the purpose of the above gen.
tlemen to invite the Association to meet
in Greenwood next year, and we hope
the invitation was accepted. Our
people would give the bankers a cordial
reception and royal entertainment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
P. COHEN WILL REBUILD
The Fine Brick Store Houses De.
stroyed by Recent Itta Bena
Fire

Mr.. P. Cohen, of Vicksburg, spent the
itta Bena, having been summoned to the
natter place to look after his losses in
the recent destructive conflagration
over there.
Mr.. Cohen has already awarded to
Contractor Mann, of Vicksburg, the con-
tract for rebuilding the five brick
stOre-houses he lost in the fire, the work
will begin on same at once.
ltta Bena is one of the best business
points in the Delta, and the entire
burnt district will be rebuilt as soon as
the work can be done.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
EVIDENCES OF GROWTH.
Some Buildings BEING Constructed
and in Contemplation.

| OoHUfdcCOf 4. JeSCy mas large force
of men busily engaged laying the foun-
dation for Lefiore County's magnificent
new Temple of Justice. When COM
pleted we can justly boast of having the
finest and best court house in Mississ-
| ippi.
The Chenoweth Lumber Co. will COM
plete new addition to the buildings of
the c. E. Wright Ice and Coal Co. by
about June 1st. The addition to the
buildings is 70x90 feet, and the capacity
of the ice plant has been doubled-be-
ing now so tons per day making it one
of the best equipped ice factories in the
been installed and every other needed
improvement made.
Mess S. G. S. Pate and G. W. Vance
have bought from Mr.. w. L. Ray two
| splendid business lots on Washington
street and will have storehouses erect
ed thereon at an early date.
The Chenoweth Lumber Co. is enlarg-
| ing it's buildings in order to facilitate
the handling of increasing business
| Mr.. Geo. E. Rogers, of Newcastle, Ind,
| is manager of the yards, and is exper-
fenced in his work.
| Mr.. A. Weller, Greenwood's famous
| jeweler, will build handsome residence
| soon on his West Market street lots.
Judge A. Nee. Kimbrough will short
ly let the contract for two large brick
storehouses on his Market street lots.
Mr.. J. d. Attlesey has had magnificent
plans made for an extensive two-story
| brick building to be erected on the
Wesley Dunn lots on Main street, oppo-
| site the Elks' Home. The first floors
| will be used for stores and the upstairs
for nice lodging rooms. This new build
ing will be credit to the city, and the
| contract will be let for it's construction
by about June 1st.
Mr.. p. A. Malone will have a beautiful
| residence built on his River Front lots
sol-4e time this summer.
The palatial new residence of Mrs. T.
Staige Marye, on River Front, will soon
be completed by the Chenoweth Lumber
] Co. IS one of the prettiest homes in
, UHe tie.
Mr.. w. p. Weaver's handsome new
cottage on West Market street is near
ly completed and ready for occupancy
| Capt. S. L. Arnolds new cottage on
| George street has been completed and
ready for occupancy.
Capt. S. L. Arnold's new cottage on
George street has been completed and
is now occupied by Mesdames Guess
and Arnold.
| Mr.. B. M. Hicks is having an attrac-
| tive cottage erect west of the Green
wood Graded School building.
The material is being put on the
| grounds for Dahmer & Sons five new
| brick storehouses near the |. G.. depot
The Chenoweth Lumber Co. has the con
| tract for their erection.
New granolithic sidewalks have beer
ordered put down by property owners
on large number of streets in different
parts Of the city and Greenwood will
soon have the best system of sidewalks
of any city in the South.
Nine additional arc street lights are
being put in at long needed points il
different parts Of the city by recent or
der of the Council.
(,1nnInS fxry1a II o.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Eminent DOMAIN COURT.
Right of Way for Delta South
ern Ry. Condemned.
Contractors Have Begun Grading.

court of eminent domain was organ
lied by Justice r. F. Love of Itta Bena
last Tuesday morning the jury consist
ing of J. a. Gleeson, r.. L. Miller, c. X
Marshall, A. D. Cassidy, J. Il. Townsend
W. G. Poindexter, +. II. Scott. W. Nc
Daniel, D. H. L. Hutchison, W. A. Swift
H. E. Tate and r. B. Mabry. The court
in charge of Deputy Sheriff Mitchell
proceeded to the plantation residence
of Mr.. W. A. Swift, at Lochleven, where
the party was royalty entertained that
night.
Wednesday morning the jury inspect
ed the lands of G.. J. Brantley and award
ed him damages in the sum of S4O0 for
Is 45-1OO acres.
The other parties who had heretofore
refused to give rights of way were set
tied with without resorting to condem-
nation proceedings.
Hon. L. P. Yerger, local counsel for
the Southern, represented the railroad
company.
Grading has already been begun on
the Delta Southern at Itta Bena by the
contractors, who will push the work to
a speedy completion.
1t is confidently believed that trains
will be running into Greenwood over
this new line by not later than October
18th next.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
The Lexington Depot Case Heard
Before Judge Kimbrough Last
Saturday.

The demurrer Of the |. c. r. r. Co.
against the petition of the citizens of
Lexington for the building of depot at
Wilson's Crossing was argued before
Judge kimbrough in vacation here last
Saturday.
The railroad company was represented
by Hon. J. Weiner, of Durant, and the
petitioners by Hon. f. f. Noel LeXing
ton.
At the conclusion of arguments a de-
cision sustaining the demurrer was rem
dered.
The case will go to the Supreme Court
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
BITTEN BY A MAD DOG.
While Playing OF Street Little Girl is
Attacked by Mad Canine.

Little Ernestine Moore was bitten by
mad dog last Friday afternoon while
playing on the streets. She was carried
to New Orleans Saturday morning by
her father and sister to undergo treat
tine was doing nicely at the last re-
ports. We wish her speedy recovery
The dog was shot and killed by Police
men Austin and Browning. Another
suspicious dog was killed Monday, and
the policemen are on the lookout for
Others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
HANDSOME SHOWING
FOR FIRST YEAR.
Greenwood Savings Bank Makes IL
Per Cent and Elects Officers.

The first annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Greenwood Savings Bank
was held uesday afternoon.
This splendid financial institution made
over II per cent. gross during the past
twelve months, of which 10 per cent.
was paid the stockholders and the bal
ance paid on account small saving banks
and other expenses.
W. T. Loggins was reelected presi-
dent, r. T. Jones e-president, E. r.
Mcshane cashier, Miss Sadie Naughton
assistant cashier. Directors: E. l..
Mounger, Ben L. Jones, G. B. Stewart,
r.. T. Jones, A. McC. Kimbrough, E. II.
McShane and w. T. Loggins
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
mai BIRTH 32ND
ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Held in Birmingham the Firs1
Three Days of Last Week.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Herman were in
Birmingham, Ala, last week, where Mrs.
Herman visited relatives and Mr.. Her.
man represented Mark Stein Lodge of
Greenwood at the 32nd annual conven-
ton of District Grand Lodge No. In
dependent Order Mai Birth, comprising
the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee
and Florida.
The convention convened on Monday,
May 1st, and continued in session for
three days-Governor Cunningham de-
lvering the address of welcome and
Mayor brennan responding thereto
There were over one hundred delegates
in attendance.
The Grand Lodge is doing a great and
noble work for humanity. An extensive
sanitarium will be erected at Hot
Springs, Ark, at an early date, affording
free service to the afflicted who are un-
able to pay for same. The Grand Lodge
will build an addition to it's Denver hos
pltal for consumptives, in order to ac-
commodate the increasing demands up
on that splendid institutions; the order
will also take care of large part of it's
people among the influx of foreign i'm
migration coming to our shores, ETC.,
by subscriptions pledged at the Birm-
ingham convention.
Officers elected: Pres, D. L. Myer,
Demopolis, Ala, V.-Pres., Mike L. Moor,
Selma, Ala,, I'd V.-P., D. II. Oppenheimer,
Galveston; Secretary, N. Strauss, New
Orleans; Treasurer, Chas. d. DeRosen,
New Orleans.
Next Convention will be held in New
Orleans next May.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
A SUGGESTION.
Let's Have a Barbecue and Thanks
1lvlns Dinner at Court House
Cornerstone Laying.

Lefiore county is now buildings house
for the safe keeping ef her records and
for the transaction of her business
which is entirely in keeping with her
advanced position amongst her sister
| counties of this grand old State.
When it is finished and furnished
ready for occupancy it will be the finest
county building in the State, second
only to the magnificent State house at
Jackson
The building and grounds of this mag
nificent structure will represent the ex-
penditure Of more than one hundred
thousand dollars and will be paid for
without raising the taxes of the county
| one mill. The bonds to build this editice
We're sold inside the county to local
bank at a low rate of interest and
brought premium.
The builder, the plumber and the
electric wiring contractor are all local
| residents and taxpayers.
Lehore county is one of the youngest
and in area and population among the
smallest counties in the State, yet in
banking facilities she is the richest.
Located in the lap of the sun-kissed
Tallahatchie Valley, she is the richest
agricultural country on earth, and has
for her principal town the biggest cot
ton market in Mississippi. Every cent
of the bonded Indebtedness of the city
and county is held in the banks of the
county.
Taking all these facts into considera-
tion-facts which cannot be stated of
any other county Or town anywhere
The Commonwealth suggests that the
people of the county should have the
cornerstone of this majestic building,
typical of the marvellous progress they
are making in material prosperity, laid
| in such manner as will reflect their
own appreciation and pride and invite
the favorable attention of all their
neighbors.
To this end when suitable progress
has been made on it's foundation and
| walls to show the beautiful lines upon
| which it is to be built, let the Board of
| Supervisors invite the Grand Masonic
| bodies of the State to lay the corner
stone IL their most imposing and i'm
pressive manner. Let them issue h.l.I-
| some invitations to each Supervisor in
the State, and let the Sheriff invite each
Sheriff, the Clerks each Clerk, the Asses
sor each Assessor, the Superintendent
of Education each Superintendent to
come. Let the City officials and the
| mercantile bodies of the city get into
| the game and invite all in their classes
in the State. Let the State officials be
invited, and let's have a regular old
fashioned barbecue and Thanksgiving
dinner.
Let every man, woman and child in
the county and every citizen who SYM
pathizes with us in our prosperity come
and spend day with us.
| We've got the best town in the coun-
| ty, the best county in the State and the
best State in the United States. which
is the best country in the world to back
us, and of course we've got the finest
court house in front of us, and therefore
we ought to ask everybody to come to
see u.s.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Gulf Coast Real Estate.

District Manager W. J. Whaley of The
Standard Trust Co., with headquarters
at Mobile, Ala, has quarter pcge ad-
vertisement in this issue Of The Com
monwealth in which he offers a large
list Of valuable Gulf Coast real estate
for sale. If interested in coast property
you should write him at once and get
the benefit of first choice in selections
ON the lots he offers for sale. Read his
advertisement on another page.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Jacob Levy'S New Store.

Mr.. Jacob Levy, of Water Valley, op-
ems to-day an enormous stock of dry
goods, clothing, gents furnishings, etc,
in the store-house on Howard street for
merly occupied by Mr.. Robert Herman.
Mr.. Levy has an attractive card in this
issue in which he invites every body to
call and inspect his new goods. He is
an experienced merchant and clever
gentleman and will treat you right in
all things.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
New Advertisements.

The Commonwealth refers with par
donable pride to the large number of
new advertisements, as we'll as renewals
of old contracts, under it's new manage
agement. We sincerely appreciate the
many favors shown us in this depart
ment as we'll as the large number of Or
ders for job printing received the first
week of our resumption of the printing
business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Approaching Nuptlals.

Invitations have been issued for the
approaching marriage of Miss Rose
Fried and Mr.. Morris Diamond, which
happy event will take place Tuesday
afternoon, May 23d at 6 o'clock at the
residence of the bride-elect's uncle and
Market street, this city. The Common
wealth=-Atends congratulations in adj
vance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
SIX INCHES RAINFALL
SUNDAY MORNING,
The Oldest inhabitant Does Not Recall
Its Equal.

This vicinity was visited by the
heaviest rainfall last Sunday morning in
it's whole history.
From about four until eight o'clock
six inches Of rain fell and the earth was
veritable sea of water.
In low places it was necessary to use
boats to get about in for a few hours.
Gardens and crops were pretty badly
damaged by the severe rainfall, and cot
ton planting, already late, was further
delayed.
Gunther's candies, all size packages,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
An interesting En- tertajumeut.

The attraction, Under the MistIetoe
Bough" given by Miss Brennan and sew
enty-five Greenwood people, under the
auspices of the Episcopal church, was
quite success. 1t was rendered
twice, Thursday and Friday nights of
last week. The first night the Opera
House was filled, but the last night only
a hundred were in attendance
The whole show was a pantomime and
every character we'll played. Miss
Mary Craig Kimbrough, as the bride
deserves special mention. The ''clown'
act was quite amusing and afforded
much laughter. Several songs were
rendered by Miss Maggie Dennis and
Mr.. Warner Wells, and a recitation by
Miss Sanders was spoken, all being ap-
plauded. Miss Moore, the pianist, also
deserves mention, in fact the whole cast
would have been hard to beat.
The Episcopalians netted nice sun
for their church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Architect and Contractor.

Mr.. Jno. n. Schram has drifted back
to his first love-. He is now devoting
his exclusive time and attention to
drawing plans and contracting for the
construction of all kinds of buildings.
Read his card in another column, and
let him make an estimate on any work
you may have in contemplation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
DR.. WALTER NORRIS.
The Expert Veterinary Dentist VIII
Probably Establish Veterinary
Hospital Here.

DIR. Walter Morris, the expert Veter-
mary Dentist, of somerville, Tenn, con-
templates establishing a Veterinary
Hospital in Greenwood for the treat
ment of diseases of horses and mules.
We are gratifed to know that so many
treat their stock, because nothing can
be more beneficial to the general health
of horses and mules than to have their
teeth scientifically treated once every
year or two.
DR.. Morris has practiced his profess
sion very successfully for the past
twelve years throughout the Mississippi
Delta and in the State of Louisiana, and
he has in his possession large batch of
strong testimonials from plantation
owners, doctors, levee contractors
and business men generally relative to
the satisfactory work he has done in
the treatment of their stock.
For the present DR.. Morris has head
quarters at Caldwell's livery stable,
where orders can be left for any work
you may have for him.
The Commonwealth hopes that DR..
Morris will definitely decide to open a
Veterinary Hospital in Greenwood and
make this city his permanent headquar-
ters. He is a gentleman of high social
and business standing, and will prove a
valuable acquisition to our progressive
city and county.
Another shipment of Ultra
Shoes and "Topsey" Lace
Hose received this week.
P. L. DeLoach & Co.
Ring No. II if you want Ice Cream
Ices, etc, for your entertainments.
! See our line Of 1oc and 15c
Lawns. They are all new
patterns.
P. L. DeLoach & Co.
Stein Grocery Co.
has an attractive card in this issue
This extensive firm is exclusive agen
:. for the sale of Mclnnis' Mississippi
Ribbon Cane Syrup, which is guaran
teed to be the best summer molasse
made.
Ready-to-Wear Hats at re
} duced prices at
, p. L. DeIoach Re Cos.
Keep with the bunch, go to Scates.
New Kid Belts in black
white and colors for so cent;
at OeLoach's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Robert Herman has Moved

and respectfully invites the public to
call when in the city and see his magni-
ficent new store and mammoth stock of
dry goods, etc. He does a general
wholesale and retail business and sells
cheaper than you can buy them in any
city. Read his quarter page ADVERTISE
ment in this issue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
See onr new Belts
P. L. DeLoach & Co.
G. S. Jones s. Co.'S Cafe.

Messrs. G. S. Jones & Co.'S Cafe, just
opened for business at 116 Howard street
is credit to our city, and will doubt
less be literally patronized by our peo-
pie. Everything is as neat and clean as
a pin, and the very best service given
to one and all.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
CiOthih 6 at Sacrifice,

Barrow & Price offer big line of high
grade clothing for sale at great sacri-
flee on another page of this issue
of The Commonwealth. They are sell
ing out all clothing at and below cost,
and it will pay you to inspect their
stock before buying elsewhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Ten Pages.

On account of increased advertising
PEELED to print ten pages this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
SOLID GOLD MEDAL.
To Be Given for Best SchOI arship and
Attendance.

AS has been his custom for the past
several years, Mr.. G. /. Stein will pre-
set to the pupil making the best schol-
arship and attendance at Greenwood
Graded School a handsome solid gold
medal. The commencement exercises
will take place May 1923, and Hon. T.
Q. Sisson, of Winona, will deliver the
annual address on 23d. Superintendent
Saunders and his assistants are now
busily engaged making arrangements
for the closing exercises of most sue
cessful session Of the school.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
For Sale.

Two business lots, each 25xS5, located
in heart of city. Address Combination
Box 55.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Ready-to-Wear Hats, ali
new styles, and at reduced
prices.
P. L. DeLoach & Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
For Rent.

One Store House near Greenwood Gro
Gerry Co., apply to w. w. McNci.c or J.
B. Pace.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

A continuous flowing stream of cold
sparkling soda. Scates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

"Corset Cover Embroid-
cries, a good SOC. value fer
Csc yard.
p. L. DeLoach g Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Are you going to "travel''
this summer? We are SELL
ing Suit Cases and Trunks
cheap.
p. L. DeLoach g. Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

6unther's and Jacobs candies. .
fresh lot just arrived at Scates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

"NeW Embroidered Swiss"
pretty colors, mercerized fin
ish, 25c. yard.
p. L. DeLoach & Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

New Kid Belts in black,
white and colors for so cents
at DeLoach's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Another shipment Of Ultra
Shoes and "Topsey" Lace
Hose received this week.
p. L. DeLoach & Co,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Ring No. II if you want Ice Cream
Ices, ETC., for your entertainments.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Candies received twice a week a
Scales
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

See our line Of 1Oc and 15c
Lawns. They are all new
patterns.
p. L. DeIoach & Co,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Gunther's candies, all size packages
at ScateS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12
Stein Grocery Co.

has an attractive card in this issue.
This extensive firm is exclusive agent
for the sale of Mclnnis' Mississippi
Ribbon Cane Syrup, which is guaran-
teed to be the best summer molasses
made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Keep with the bunch, go to Scates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Ready-to-Wear Hats at re-
duced prices at
P. L. DeLoach & Cos.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-05-12

Little Bobbie a 10c cigar for sc at
Scates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-17
FRACTURED SKULL
WOMAN TAKES LONG WALK FOR
TREATMENT.

With her skull fractured from a blow be-
tween the eyes with hammer, said to
have been welded by her husband, Mrs
Nellie Clinton. a white woman. thirty-seven
years of age. proceeded from her home, 700
"a street northeast, to the Emergency Hos
pital, distance of at least two miles,
about o'clock this morning, where she
was given medical attention. She was ac-
companied to the hospital by man and a
little girl. and her condition was reported
to be serious
From the meager information received by
Lieut.. John c. Daley OF the ninth police
precinct 1t appears that the injured woman
and her husband. William Clinton, bar
Der, engaged in family quarrel at the hour
named. when he seized large hammer and
dealt her blow between the eyes, telling
her to the floor and fracturing the frontal
bone of the skull.
Surgeons Martyr and White of the Emer-
gency Hospital staff expressed establishment
that the woman. suffering from such seri-
Gus injury, was able to walk such long
distance to the hospital After giving her
emergency treatment Mrs. clinton was put
to bed in one Of the wards.
The ninth precinct police at once started
out to arrest the husband. but he had made
his escape. He recently moved to the I'd
street house from Alt 7th street southwest,
the police say
An operation was performed this after
noon on the injured woman by the sur
geons at the Emergency Hospital She stood
the operation we'll, and some hopes are ex-
pressed for her ultimate recovery. The
police are exerting every effort to appre-
bend the husband.