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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
OFFICERS AND
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
lefioTe Building and Lean Association
Stockholders Meet and fleet
Directors.

The stockholders Of the Lenore Build
ing and Loan Association met at tho
Bank OF Leaore Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
A quorum being present, Dr. T. Il.
Henderson WAS elected chairman and ].
L. Gillespie secretary of the meeting.
motion prevailed for the chairman
to appoint committee to select eight
directors for the Association. The com
mitteo retired and reported the follow
ing named persons for directors, who
we're elected by the stockholders; A. +.
Gardner, I. A. Gleason, I. Il. Hender-
son, W. T. Fountain, D, G. pcteet, Il. II.
Austin, s, G. Wilson.
The stockholders meeting then ad-
journed and the directors mot and elect
ed the following officers:
President, +. II. Austin; yiee-presi-
dent, T. A. Gleason; Secretary, p. ".
Parsons; Treasurer, Robert wilson; At
tofneys, isomax ~ Tyson; Auditing Com
mittee; I. A. Gleason, c. l.. Lomax, s. q.
Wilson; Appraisemept Committee: T.
X. Henderson, A. +. Gardner, d. G.
peteet.
Secretary Parsons was instructed to
notify each stockhoIder to pay In 30
cents per share ON all stock on or be-
fore Thursday, June 10Th, when the Di-
rectors will meet again, adopt bylaws
and open the Association for business.
The stock Of the Association is limit.
ed to ten thousand shares OF ilfty dollars
each, a goodly number Of the shares hav-
Ing already been subscribed Tor by tho
citizens OF Greenwood.
The officers and directors are among
the city's most progressive and best
business men and there ia no question m
to the success OF tho Association nnder
their careful administration.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Superintendent A. L. Dabney has ten.
dered his resignation TO the Greenwood
Electric Light & Water Commission, to
take effect, July lst, which appears in
full in another column Of this paper.
Mr.. Dabney has been in charge OF the
plant ever since the city bought same,
and superintended the putting In OF the
system for it's former owners. He is a
civil engineer ofbigb standing and will
give his whole time TO his profession In
future.
1t is TO be hoped the Commission will
succeed in getting suitable man az Mr..
Dabney's successor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
MAY RUN FOR MAYOR.
Judge D. p. Montgomery Has the Mat
ter Uuder Consideration.

To THE CITIZENS or GREENWOOD.
Having recently received the earnest
solicitations Of so many of you to an
nounce myself as candidate for Mayor
Of Greenwood at the next election for
municipal officers deem it due you to
define my position and make this public
statement.
In the first place think it entirely too
soon to make announcement for Offices
that are to be filled over one year hence.
In the second place the conditions that
now exist and the kindly expressions
for me that now actuate you may be
wholly changed and you would natural
ly change with them; 50 deem it mad
visable and inopportune for me to open
a canvass this early, but would say that
when the proper time comes for making
the race if you are still OF the same
mind and feel that am the man you
want will gladly consider your wishes
and endeavor to serve you to the best
Of my ability. In the meantime, let us
put forth our energies for the upbuild-
ing Of Growing Greenwood, eschew pol
itics and relegate place hunting to the
rear.
Again thanking you for the kindly ex-
. =
pressions Of your confidence and hoping
| may always retain it, am
Yours to command,
D. P. MONTGOMERY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Sunflower Plantation, Merigold, Miss,
Ill tnaE

sunflower Plantation, Merigold, Miss,
April 10, 1905.
Hon. B. G. Humphreys, Washington,
ID. G.
Dear Sir; Yours of the 7th inst. rela-
tive to our rural delivery service receiv-
ed. My enthusiasm over the service is
stronger than ever after the experience
Of the past winter. The service is very
complete "a veritable travelling post
office and has been surprisingly regu-
lar considering the season just passed.
The chief difficulty Of the country
planter in the Delta region is the propo-
sition Of getting to town in bad weather.
The short period Of service that we
have had has not only kept us in daily
communication with the outside world
during the worst season Of the year but
has also brought about noticeable inn
provement in the keeping up Of the fer
ries and roads along the route. Not
only this but find it considerably cas-
ier to secure and keep labor now than
before the service was put In operation.
The first thing new tenant asks for is
letter box and then follows the paper
and envelopes. II there is an argument
unfavorable to the service / have not
discovered it. Yours Very Truly,
CHAs. N. PERRIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Fountains Large Sales Saturday.

Mr.. W. I. Fountin says his clerks all
complained of too much work last Satur.
day as result of his "Comparison
Sale" advertisement in last weeks city
papers. The people came to his popular
store in great crowds during the day
and kept the entire force as busy as bees
waiting on them. His sales exceeded
those of any day in long time, and the
clerks want more help il he keeps up
his advertising in the newspapers.
There is nothing like judicious adver-
tising, and the merchant who fails to
use printers ink Is neglecting his best
interests.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
PROTRACTED MEETING.
To Begin at the First Presbyterian
Church Next Monday Evening.

Rev. ]. E. Hebson, pastor of the Pres.
byterian church at Water Valley, will
preach series Of sermons at the First
Presbyterian church in this city begin.
ming next Monday evening, and the pub.
lie is invited to attend.
Mr.. Hobson is one Of the abIest pulpit
orators In the State, and we are conf
dent our people will give him large con-
gregatioDs while here.
The choir will furnish good singing
for these services.
The Commonwealth predicts that
much good will result from Mr.. Hobsons a
preaching while in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Barrow & Price Red Letter Sale.

Special attention is directed to the
page announcement Of Barrow & Prices
big red letter sale, beginning tomorrow,
in this issue Of The Commonwealth. A
large assortment OF seasonable clothing,
dry goods, notions, ETC., is offered at a
great sacrifice, and bargain hunters
will not fail to find what they want at
the right figures during the seven days
this sale will continue. Read the an
nouncement and see for yourself that
no such genuine bargains we're ever Of
fered to the people Of this community
before.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
UNIFORM TEXT
BOOKS ADOPTED.
Superintendent Saunders Returns
From Jackson.

Superintendent G. e. Saunders re-
turned Sunday from jackson, where he
spent last week with the Text Book
Commission, Of which he is a member.
The Commission finished the adoption
Of the textbooks for use in the public
schools Of Mississippi for the next four
years, and the books will be sold to the
people at from Is to 30 per cent. cheap
er than the prices heretofore paid.
The standard Of the books is said to
be far superior also.
Mr.. Saunders returned to Jackson yes
terday where the Commission met again
to locate the different book dedositories
throughout the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Making new friends every day
Scate's Little Havanas.
Death OF w. W. Mclean.

To the many friends Of W. W. Mclean
in this city and county regretted to
hear Of his death which occurred in
jackson on the 9th inst. He died from
the effects Of blood poison set up by a
carbuncle, three weeks after it's appear
ance. Mr.. Mclean was brother OF
Messrs. T. s. and M. s. Mclean Of this
county. His remains were inferred at
Odd Fellows cemetery in Lexington.
Will Mclean was gcnerous-hearted
man and true friend, and we unite with
his many friends and acquaintances in
extending coincidence to the relatives
In their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
Mr.. B. N. Parish Announces His candI.
dacy to Succeed Chief Mcbride.

Mr.. B. N. Parish formally opens the city
campaign this week by announcing his
candidacy for the. Office Of Marshal OF
Greenwood, subject to the primary cleo
tion to be held next spring or summer.
Mr.. Parish was born and reared in
this city and is we'll and favorably
known to all of our people. He is cap
able Of faithfully and satisfactorily dis
charging the duties Of the important
position to which he aspires, and has a
host Of friends who will give him their
most cordial support.
He submits his claims for the favor
able consideration Of the voters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
THE CORNER STONE
LAYING POSTPONED.
VIII Take Place on June 2sth Instead
OF the oath.

tthe request Of the Masonic Grand
Officers the laying Of the cornerstone
OF Lefore county's new courthouse has
been postponed until Wednesday, June
2sth, at which time the ceremonies will
take place.
The postponement was requested on
account Of the oath being st. Johns Day,
necessitating the presence of a good
many Masons over the State with
their home lodges on that date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
new DRUG STORE.
innIs Mcintyre and Jesse Quinn viii
Open First Glass Pharmacy In
New Dahmer Building.

Innis Mcintyre and Jesse Quinn
will open new drug store and first
class pharmacy In one Of the new Dahmer
buildings now being erected on Car
rollton Avenue about July 18th.
They will carry complete and as
sorted stock Of drugs and druggists
supplies and will do thriving business
In this section OF our city. Both Of
these young gentlemen are licensed
pharmacists and The Commonwealth
wishes them much success in their new
venture.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Fans, Fans, Fans,
at Fountains.
Mlnter City Brick & Tile Works.

The Minter City Brick & Tile Works
have begun work on the construction Of
their buildings and will soon have the
plant installed and ready for business
Other enterprises are contemplated at
Minter City and the town will soon be
on building boom. An up-to-date new
hotel has Just been completed there
which would do credit to much larger
town. 1t is under the management OF
Mrs. Joiner, who understands how to
run hotel to please the public.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
LET'S TRY IT.
Rural Free Delivery Proves To Be A
Success in the Delta.

The following correspondence shows
the falacy Of the popular impression
that Rural Free Delivery can not be
made success in the Delta. The fact
is there is no part Of the country where
the service is SO much needed, and no.
where is the inconvenience Of sending
two or three miles to the post office, es-
pecially in the winter months, half so
great as it is right here in the Delta.
Read the following letters and then
write to Congressman Humphreys to
send you petition and get up Route
for your neighborhood. Rural carriers
are paid sixty dollars per month:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
MCNEIL Gin c0mpauy.

Messrs. J. Y. McNeill. w. W. Ellis and
X. N. Love will have erected large two
s0-saw ginnery at Berclair and have
same completed for business by the be-
ginning Of the cotton picking season.
The business will be conducted under
the name Of McNeill Gin Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
The Cotton Market

The price Of cotton advanced about
40 points in New Orleans yesterday,
July futures reaching sos cents. The
weather and crop conditions have made
many spectators bullish during the
past several days, and It looks as though
the price may reach g. or 10 cents be-
fore the advance is checked. However,
it Is hard to tell what the cotton mar
ket will do, as the price Of the staple is
absolutely controlled by the specula-
fnrs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Protracted Meeting Closes.

The protracted meeting at the Bap-
tist church closed last night. Rev.
Paul Price, the evangelist, has been
conducting this meeting with great
success, and large crowds attended each
service. A number Of conversions and
accessions are reported as result Of
the revival
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
OPENING BALL AT
ARMOUR BUILDING.
One OF the Nest Brilliant Society
tpeats OF the Season

The spacious new building of Armour
4 Co., on Johnson street, was the scene
OF much enjoyment last Friday night
from 10 until o'clock.
Manager 2. S. Burt had made exten
siye arrangements for giving his guests
royal good time on this occasion and
they were not disappointed. MIR. Burt
spared no pains to make this Joyous
event one long to be remembered and he
easily succeeded in doing so. Those in
attendance pronounce it decidedly one
of the most enjoyable occasions in the
history of the city.
The guests were first shown through
the magaiicently arranged building,
which has modern cold storage facilities
and other conyeniences for handling the
s,immense business. All kinds of
canned goods put up by the company
were tastily displayed on the first floor
and the other decorations consisted Of
advertisements OF Armour products,
makiagA very pretty picture.
Following this inspection the merry
party was ushered into the dancing
room The floor was as slick and glossy
rs a mirrow and could not have been
improved upon. 1t was little crowded
at first by the large number Of dancers
but it finally narrowed down to Just the
right number to make things more COM
Portable. Splendid music was rendered
by a iirst-class colored band from
Clarksdale.
Dainty refreshments were served dur
ing the evening consisting of punch,
coffee and cakes, which added much TO
the enjoyment Of the evening. The re-
freshments we're served on the first floor
and tables were conveniently placed
for that purpose.
Among those present were; Mr.. and
Mrs. @. II. Lockwood, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
W. Chambless, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Il. Nc
Connieo, Mr.. and Mrs. I. H. Baird, Mr..
and Mrs. P. s. George, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
W. George of Yazoo City, Miss Hattie
Mcclellan of Covington, Tenn, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Harvey, Misses Houseman OF
Birmingham, Miss Emma Dulaney OF
Jackson, Miss Sadie Naughton, Miss
King of Grenada, Miss Mary Pillow,
Miss Katherine Harding, Miss Harring-
ton OF Natchez, Miss Corrinne Turnage
Of Parsons, Miss Mary Swift, Miss Iauna
of Jackson, Miss Henrietta
Miss Mary Metts, Miss
Archer, Miss Sallie steeIe Messrs. W.
J. Barry, G. W. priestly, W. NJ. Hammer,
&. G. Gwin, Ben Parrish, 7. L. Mcknight,
L. N. Chandler, s. S. Steele, II. M. Faser,
fom Quiggins, A. W. Eason, II. G. Carr,
Leon Stein, DIR. Bullock, Herbert Nc
shane, Harris Ray, W. M. Garrard, John
Jasey, i. H. Stoner, JEFF Robertson, W.
J. Vardaman, All. George, VIM. Priestly,
has. Ct. Nichols, Sumter Gillespie, Mr..
Fitzpatrick, Fred West, Holly Lee, H. r.
Jenkins, Wesley Morris, Albert Metts,
iuy Slack, Stewart Mcintyre, @. II.
Mitchell, NJ. Aldridge, John DuIaney, @. |
Aldridge, John Petty, Walter Pillow,
GIVING Johnson, Stanley Sanders, Gordon
gillespie, Fred Mcbride, Harper Dunn.
Lilly Ice Cream Co.'S cream the fin
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
Sunflower Plantation, Merigold, Miss

Sunhower Plantation, Merigold, Miss.
Oct. n, 1904.
Hon. Benz. G.. Humphreys, Washington,
ID. G.
Dear sir:-l want to express my appre-
citation to you for the labor and attten-
tion you gave our petition for Rural
Free Delivery. Since its establishment
some time ago the route has been great
advantage to us, and though six miles
from the post office we are beginning to
feel almost in town. Thanking you
for your services, remain Yours Very
Truly, CHAs. N. PERRIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

"Thou wilt lament hereafter when the
evil shall be done aud shall admit no
cure'-that you waited just day or
night too long to take out enough in
surance to protect you. Today Is the
time. Call on P. s. George.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
presoyterIaa Services Next Sunday.

Subject Of morning sermon by Rev. W.
W. Harrison, pastor, @Infant Baptism. >
Gospel services at night. Rev. J. Il.
Hobson, Of Water Valley, will arrive
Monday and preach morning and night
each day during the week, beginning
Monday night. A cordial invitation is
extended to the public to attend these
services. Mr.. Hobson is one Of the most
eloquent orators in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
GreenviIIe, Miss, April Z, 1905.


Mr.. Chas. N. Perrin, Merigold, Miss.
Dear Sir: Last fall you wrote me ex-
pressing satisfaction with the service
rendered you by the Rural Free Deliv-
cry Route from Merigold. Since then
we have had the winter with the bad
weather and consequent bad roads, and
now write to ask you what you think
of the service after this test. Very
Truly, etc, B. G. HUMPHREYS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

There are two men In Greenwood to
day who will testify to the truth Of the
saying that, "procrastination in oul
business is the worst Of evils" The
house burned while they were intend
ing to properly insure it. Ask them
then come and see me and will fl
you up TODAY. p. $. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Like necessity, ''fire takes impartially
the Highest and the lowest" Remem-
Der this and insure TODAY before the
fire. P.s. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Our Club House and Telma brands are
growing mare popular each day. The
cause is the quality. Cooperative
Grocery Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16
For Shoes, Fountain has
all the newest and best.

We appreciate your business and dem
onstrate this fact by giving good goods
and quick service. Cooperative Gro
Gerry Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Ice cream for entertainments In fancy
moulds, bricks, cylinder or any design.
SCATEs BROS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Nothing but the finest OF syrups and
crushed fruits are used at ScATgs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

McIntoshe's Coffee and Peters Milk
Chocolate two great imported confec-
tions. SCATgs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

There's pleasure in every puff Of
Scate's Little Havana Cigars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

For two weeks only !!
Mems shirts at 48c, worth
75c to $1.5O.
Hyman-LeWis Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

For ice cold temperance drinks 60 to
Jones' Cafe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Your lady friend will like a nice box
of our candies. We keep them on ice.
SCATRs,'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Boys linen knee pants,
blouse waists, all styles at
Fountains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

Umbrellas and Parasols,
Black and Colored. Spec
ial At Fountains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

All kinds ice cold drinks served II
first-class style at Jones' Cafe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-16

High grade cigars at Jones' Cafe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-21

Of one Of the missions when appealed
TO for correct statement Of how far
the ENJOYS had considered arbitration
as a vehicle for adjustment Of the
difficulties now engaging them. The
statement of the Japanese Ambassa-
dor to London that the Japanese did
not care in what form they received
the indemnity demanded just so they
got 1t is taken here to breathe the
spirit of compromise and conciliation.
He has thus far always spoken with
authority as succeeding events have
demonstrated. The calling of pop
ular assembly by the Car after hav-
ing been discussed for two days here
hold secret sessions, and hence bear
ing on the outcome of this peace con-
ference.
1t Is noted that he retains absolute
control of the assemblage which Is to
hold secret sessions, and hence bear
but little resemblance to a popular
assembly as it is understood here.
The retention and its announcement
of the authority to render any and
all of its acts nugatory are taken even
by the Russians, who are frank, to
mean that he retains every power of
the Russian bureaucracy. In this po-
sition he can use 1t to back up his de-
mand for the continuation OF the war
or by the same token to accept a
peace settlement apparently on be.
half of the people. Whatever the de-
cision ultimately of the Gar the pop.
ular assembly is not expected to be a
factor in it.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 21.-
M. Witte this morning emphatically
denied the report that the difficulty
between Russia and Japan over the
questions of war reimbursement and
Saghalien would be submitted to arbi-
tration. at is simply idiotic," is the
way be characterized it to the Pub
fishers Press. Further than that, he
declined to discuss the matter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-21
ETHEL PAXTON
MAKES STATEMENT
SHE TELLS OF INTIMACY BE.
TWEEN HERSELF AND THE
MAN NOW DEAD.

There is very little new in the
Payton murder case. Tho staten mt
Of Ethel Payton. the 14-year-old girl
who is said to have administered the
poisoned coffee unwittingly has been
secured. The girl is now at Sisters.
vile and her story bears out the state
ments of the other witnesses at the
coroner's inquest. In depo-it;on
made for the defense it is said that
she disclosed shocking state of af-
fairs which existed at the Payton
home prior to the demise of Payton.
1t is alleged tnat she stated that q.
licit relations existed between herself
and Payton and that she even at her
tender age was diseased. These re-
lations between the child and Pay
ton are said to have been of long
standing. The alleged attempt to
blackmail prominent Warrington
citizen through the child was SO pal
pably fake tina. nothing further is
heard of it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-21

the general review held for his bene.
At.
Yesterday, though 1t was Sunday,
was a busy day in camp. 1t was one
of the most pleasant days from a
standpoint OF weather which the boys
have had and they enjoyed 1t to the
uttermost. AT seven o'clock yesterday
morning quarters We're inspected. At
nine O'Clock religious services were
held in the chapel tents. They were
well attended. At ten o'clock came
guard mount and an hour earlier than
usual yesterday afternoon dress pa.
rade was held.
1t was an imposing sight. There
was magnificent demonstration on
the parade field. But more imposing
than this was the wonderful crowd
which had gathered at camp to wit
ness the maneuvering and to pay the
place visit.
Every train yesterday brought hosts
to the city, and every o. R. train to
the camp grounds brought It's due
quota of visitors there. The Interur.
ban cars all afternoon were crowded
to overfowing. From early in the
morning to late In the afternoon the
camp was overrun with visitors, the
only untoward incidents of the day
were not beyond what might be ex.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-21
RULER OF suLu ARCHIPELAGO
OFFERS TO MAKE PREsl.
DENTS DAUGHTER HIS
suLTANA.

MANILA. August 21.-Advices from
Jolo. where Secretary of War Taft
and his party visited last week in the
tour being made of the Philippines,
state that the climax to the festivi.
ties arranged in honor OF their visit
came when the Sultan of Sulu offered
his hand in marriage to Miss Alice
Roosevelt, the Presidents daughter,
and asked her to become the Sultana
Of the Sulu archipelago. In making
his proposal the native ruler declared
that 1t was the earnest wish of all
his people that she should remain
among them.
Just what answer was returned to
the Sultan's proposal by Miss Roose.
velt is not Known. She has shown
tact many times on the present trip
In replying to the declarations Of the
celebrities with whom she has come
in contact. and there Is little doubt
that she was equal to the emergency