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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
Raspberry Barnes Dies in a Negro
Resort of III Repute.
DEATH AT THE DAWNING.
Troubled Soul Enters Valley of the
Shadow of Death at the RiS-
ing of the Sun

ON Sunday morning a t the dawning OF
very soon afterward, a soul took it's light
for eternity from the house at Number
All Pearl street, a negro house of ill fame
kept by Annie Aiken.
The dead man was Raspberry Barnes
better known as "kid,' white man
aged about thirty yeas.
The young man it seems, had been in
the city for some days, and had the rep
utatiOn Of having been Of the sporting
fraternity nearly all his life. Recently
it is said, he was injured in a railroad
wreck on the !. c. and came here seek
ing damages through the courts.
The best information obtainable is to
the effect that Barnes had gone to the
house where he died, some days prior to
the occurrence, and had suffered an at
tack Of Hematuria there and had suf-
ferred horribly. When his life was de-
SPARED Of his sister, Mrs. A. G. Vance, of
Natchez, was teIegraphed for and came
Immediately to his assistance, naming
until the end. On the evening before
VIC "tdtil Oh tllc ildfl a minister OF Cn3
city was called to the place, but Barnes
was suffering SO acuteIy that the minis
ter was unable to communicate properly
with him and did not get clear idea of
repentance from him.
Mrs. Vance and a city policeman
spent nearly all OF Saturday night with
the unfortunate man, and about five
O'Clock Sunday morning, just before dis
solution, he grasped the hands Of the be-
friending sister and officer and offered
prayer it is stated, that greatly affected
those who heard it. The dying man
confessed his sinful career and pleaded
with his Maker for forgiveness.
The death, occurring in such a resort, ,
is one of the saddcst affairs in the his
tory of the delta, and is full of sermons to
the masses, and especially the young.
The family of the man, especially the
faithful sister, who was called upon to
under go such an ordeal, have the great
est sympathy OF the public.
The remains were taken to Natchez
Sunday Afternoon.
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YOUNG GAYDEN
DIES AT GRENADA.
Splendid Young Man Goes to Great
Reward.
WAS WELL KNOWN HERE.
Fidelity to Duty Owe rtaxes His Nerves
and Self Destruction Quickly
Follows.

John f. Gayden. ir.. a f1agman in the
employ of the |. c. railway, was found
dead in his room at Grenada Friday ev-
ening at about 500 o'clock From evil
dence found in the room it was apparent
that the young man had taken his own
| life. using as means. a dose of strych-
nine. Although several theories have
been advanced as a cause for the unfor-
tunate deed. it is impossible to give any
positive reason. For about thirty-six
hours previous to'the" last time he was
seen he had been on duty without a mo-
ments rest or sleep. and it is almost be-
yond question that the heavy strain on
his constitution and mind was more than
the human frame was equal to, and a
temporary arrangement resulted. He
left several letters to relatives and
friends giving minute details in regard
to matters he wished attended to after
his death
John K. Gayden. ir.. was II years of
age and the son of Mr.. John f. Gayden,
of Winona, Miss, and the family is one
"a I'iS o''tOSC anu H'St pFbtilIltHt III INC
state. He had had the advantage of col
segiate course at the State A. & NJ COL
lege at Starkville, Miss. and afterward
attended business school at Pough-
keepsie. n Y.
After holding a responsible clerical
position with a firm in Birmingham, Ala,
and afterward with the Winona bank, he
resigned and entered the service Of the
|. Z. R'y., and no young man in their en-
ploy had brighter future. Kind and
gentle as woman, brave and fearless as
a lion, painstaking and energetic in ev-
cry position he was ever placed in, and
the absolute soul of honor, he naturally
became an intense favorite with his en-
ployers and with everyone with whom
he came in contact. Not only his grief
stricken family but a host of sorrowing
friends are completely heart broken
over the terrible affair.
The remains We're taken to Winona
Sunday and the funeral took place from
the family residence Monday afternoon.
The young man at one time resided in
Greenwood and was a brother of Mr..
William Gayden Of this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Einally rising vote of those present
was called for, and those in favor of the
movement We're separated from the op-
ponents OF the measure. Those opposed
to 1t numbered about a dozen while
those who favored the movement num-
bered about two hundred
The will Of the majority having thus
been thWarted, it is necessary to get a
petition signed by two-thirds of the
qualified electors of Greenwood be-
tore an election can be held on the ques-
tlon of issuing bonds. Several of these
petitions were gotten up, and.have been
presented this week. Up to the time of
gong to press, nearly two hundred
signers have been secured. and manv
persons are yet to be seen. AS there
are only three hundred voters in Green
wood it is certain that more than the
requisite number Of signers will be Sc
cured, and the election is sure to be
held.
1t is equally as certain that the ma
Iorlty Of the qualified voters of Green
wood are in favor of voting the bonds
Tor the paving of the streets Of Green
wood. Borrowing Greenwood" has new
er yet taken a backwad step. and in
this, the most important progressive
step she has ever taken, The Common
wealth believe she will continue to
March in the van Of the progressive
cities of the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

The Earnst Workers met at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Fl. G.. Mitchell During
the afternoon delicious refreshments
were served, consisting of sal ads, choco-
! late, cakes and cream, and all present
highly enjoyed the occasion.
! The f. Il. Austin Dry Goods Company
sent out this week a handsome little
booklet containing ideas for mems wear
ing apparel for spring and Summer. with
neat circular letter enclosed, asking
5ha public to call and examine
Wrecks have become very frequent
ons5ale Y. & NJ. V. r. r. around here.
The last two were at Holcomb and Yazoo
CITY. There was also one last Friday
only few miles from this city. Only
one negro has been killed but several
have sustained injuries.
Misses Jennie Pugh and Matte Laura
Luckett entertained the Y. S. C. on Fri
day evening and a large number of the
younger set were out and report a most
magnificent time. Delicious refresh
ments were served during the afternoon
and the entertainment was a success
throughout.
Stove wood and kindling are very
scarce in the city now and coal is being
mostly used. All factories and mills
have more orders for kindling and wood
than they can possibly fill. man could
make money selling stovewood and
klndling here, as the bad roads keep
wood from the country from coming in,
and at the present it is a scarce article.
Mr.. I. y. Fosby, of Brookhaven, Miss
Is making some superb pictures in
Greenwood this week. He is with the
Greenwood Art Studio of Mrs Bolton.
temporarily. Mr. Fosby took the Gold
Medal in the Tri-State exhibition in
which leading photographers Of Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi participated,
and is justly regarded as one Of the
leading artists of the State. He is here
for only a few days.
The management Of the Greenwood
opera house announces the coming of
Augustus Thomas beautiful play, '.Ari-
zona' to that theatre for Thursday night
March =. ARIZONA" has made the most
conspicuous success in New York that
has been achieved by any dramatic Of
fering for the past five years. Its run
at two theatres aggregated nearly 300
performances, a record which has not
been broken except by "Florodora."
The Building Committee of the New
Presbyterian church met Monday even
ing at five o'clock at the law-o(1ice of
McClarg, Gardner and Wilmington. 1t
is their intention to assess each member
OF the church an amount owing to their
financial standing, payable in five years,
so that when the first service is held the
church can be dedicated. The new
building is one of the handsomest and
costliest in the State and the citv is
certainly proud Of it. The above plan
OF paying for it is being voted upon as
whether to adopt it, and it will no doubt
be passed upon.
Crockery sale now going on at Leon
STEMS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
STUART RICHARDSON
CROSSES DARK RIVER,
The ShelImouud Pistol Duel Ends With
Fatal Results.
CASE OF SELF PROTECTION.
Short Story of a Tragedy Which Ter
inmates IN Grief Over a Newly
Made Grave
Stuart Richardson is dead.

The young man received his deaf h
wound Wednesday afternoon in a pistol
duel at Shellmound. in this county, with
ID. c. Jones and NJ. L. Edwards, at the
residence of Jones. From reliable in
formation it is learned that Richardson
called at the home of Jones and, after a
quarrel, drew revolver, which was
taken away from him; later he got an
other and went back. Edwards, a young
man who lives with JONES' also secured a
w apon and the fight commenced. Jones
was shot through the arm, but it is said
that he did not shoot. All the shooting
was between Edwards and Richardson,
the latter receiving Il bullet in the alb
domen and another in the shoulder.
Edwards is now under arrest in this
city, and will have trial as soon as
Jones RECEIVERS from the shock of his
wound.
All the parties are we'll known here,
Mr.. Richardson having once made his
home here, and now having several rel
atives in the city, all of good family and
PROMINENT.
Richardson's remains were brought to
Greenwood yesterday and were inferred
at ) o'clock
Notlce.-Carrick has not left town; he
is IN the rear of the Armory still repair
ing shoes. Call and see him. F. W.
Carrick.
1OO-piece dinner sets, 5000, at Leon
STEMS.
Every popular brand of Cigars, Cigar
cites and tobacco. Scates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25


J. L. Haley came over to the city Mon
day on business.
Abe Hitler, popular drummer of New
) Orleans, was in the city Tuesday.
| Runnymede plantation Tuesday on bus
mess.
| Mr.. Jesse Stipson has accepted a pos
| tion as saleslady in the store of p. l..
DeLoach Co. and will be glad to have
her friends call upon her.
Mr.. Harry Sellinger is getting up
| skating rink but up to the present time
has failed to secure room large enough,
in the business portion Of the city.
Mrs. NJ. Alexander entertained with
| cards at her residence Tuesday after
noon in honor Of her visitor. During
the afternoon delicious refreshments
| were served.
Little Miss Pearl Arterbury, while
skating near school one day last week,
fell and broke an arm. She is getting
along nicely and will soon be ready for
another frOlic.
Greenwood seems to be in direct line
for securing several hardware manufact-
uring enterprises, but Natchez seems to
be away off the firing line for anything,
so to speak. Bulletin.
Some young men of the city are ar
ranging for a dancing school. An effort
will be made to get the Armory as
dancing hall. The plan is to give one
lesson a week, followed by dance.
How would it do to have the filth
raked up from the streets and taken to
the river or some VIII ere else? Such a
thing may injure the business of the doc
tors, but the people generally would be
benefited.
At North Carrollton Thursday of last
week MIR. f. W. Fox died after an illness
of five months. He was well known in
Greenwood, and had many friends
throughout this part of the State who
are grieved at his death.
The many friends of Col. E. r. Me-
Shane, President of the First National
Bank, are glad to see him on the streets
and about the bank again, after having
been confined to his home with a sprained
wrist for sone days.
Mr.. Dave Alexander announces his in
tention of getting up dancing class or
club in this city. He expects to rent
hall and will try to get started about
April 1st. He is figuring on getting the
Armory and intends to make a first class
dancing hall.
Mr.. |. Lazarus has opened a merchant
tailoring establishment at 123 Main
street, where he will be pleased to show
the public his line. This firm makes all
kinds of clothing to order, and makes a
speciality of cleaning and pressing gar
ments for ladies and gentlemen. Give
him a call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
PAVED STREETS DELAYED.
BUT BY NO MEANS DEFEATED
Mass Meeting Favors the Movement, but Council!
Declines to Call Election

| The unexpected happened at the Joint
meeting of the City Council and the
citizens of Yazoo City last Monday
night.
Notwithstanding the almost unani-
nous sentiment of the meeting in favor
of paving GreenwoOds streets, the
Council by one majority, refused to call
an election to have the people vote on
the question.
AS heretofore stated in these colums
the meeting was called for the purpose
of hearing the report of the special COM
mittee sent to GreenviIle to investigate
the question Of street paving in that
city. Two of that committee were Op-
posed to paved streets for Greenwood
before they made the visit to Green
Vile, but what they learned while there
was so favorable to the movement that
they were converted, and when the re-
port was made to the meeting out Mon
day night it was unanimous, and strongly
recommended the Board to order an
election for issuing bonds for paved
streets.
Mayor Nardaman called the meeting to
order, and Dr. T. r. Henderson was I'M
animously elected Chairman and Messrs.
W. NJ. Hammer and Z. G.. Harriswere
elected Secretaries.
Speeches in favor of the report were
made by DR.. 7. r. Henderson, Gen. Nc
Clurg, Hon. W. S. Barry, while Rev. J.
ID
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
Gathered in the Round In.

Wednesday was the anniversary O.
Washington's birth.
Bee Gordon was over from Itta Benz
! Monday on business.
Mr.. p. Clark, Of Sidon, was a caller al
this office on Tuesday.
Mr.. ". G. George, Of Carrollton. was
in the city Wednesday.
The new curtain for the Greenwood
| Opera House is beauty
! Mr.. c. I. Stein made a business trip to
Webb one day last week.
A few days Of sun shine makes all the
difference possible in Mississippi
Miss Hattie Holman is at home from
the |. |. and c. College at Columbus.
In Greenwood we extinguish fires with
the finest artesian water in the world.
Mr.. Albert Metts has accepted a pos
itlon with the Stein Grocery Company.
Hon. !. ". George of Gazoo City was
prominent visitor to the city Wednes-
day.
Mr.. b. Aron, the clerk Of the Green
wood hotel, was quite i'll a few days this
week.
All the local banks were closed
Wednesday because George Washington
was born.
YOUR advertisement in The Common
wealth works for you while you are
asleep or a t rest.
Miss Bessie PortwoOd will entertain
at her home on Washinton street in
honor of the younger set.
The Baptist Ladies' held their meeting
Monday at the residence of Mrs ". b
Dickins on Market Street.
Albert Rowland, of New Albany. Miss.
arrived in the city this week and is en-
ployed at the Delta Laundry.
Mr.. d. II. L. Hutchinson, prominent
plantation owner of ltta Bena, was in
the city few hours Tuesday.
The Y. S. G. gave an entertainment
last evening at the residence of Mrs.
Robert Luckett on Front street.
MIR. W. t. Fou ntain is in ST. Louis
where he will remain about week, pur-
chasing big line of spring goods.
-.
Mr.. J. 7. Spivey, who is the popular
clerk of the Cooperative Grocery Com
pany, is on the sick list this week
Miss Carrie Prophet spent last Sun
day in Sidon with friends and relatives
and returned the following Monday.
Generallissimo J. t. Rodd, the we'll
known paper salesman, of New Orleans.
spent few days in the city this week.
Duck hunters have had lovely time
the past week, and many of the beauti-
full swimmers have been brought to the
city.
Miss Alice Stevens. who had been i'll
for some tine at her home in Columbus.
has returned to her duties at the public
school.
A few of the younger set stormed Miss
Pearl Johnson on George street last Fri
day night and most enjoyable evening
was reported.
Mrs. Alice Mcneil, VINO had been quite
ill for the past two weeks, is GONZALES
some days, but is much improved.
Miss Ida Moseley left yesterday for
New York City in the interest of the !
f. r. Austin company, of Greenwood.
Miss.-Owensboro, Ky, Messenger.
There will be no service at the Baptist
church on next Sunday evening, in or
der that the congregation may hear
Bishop Galloway lecture at the Nj. E.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
THE GRADUATES.
Splendid Dinner Given i'm Honor of the
High School Class.

On last Friday evening from six to
nine, Mrs. c. +. Saunders served dinner
in honor Of the graduating class of the
public school.
The sitting room was neatly decorat-
ed, and also the dining room, turquois
and straw, the class colors, being carried
out in everything. The menu consisted
OF nine courses, eNcellently prepared
and served.
Those present were: Misses Annie
Luther Hughes, Sallie Stevens, Henriet
ia Alexander, lrma Portwood, Susie
Belle Pettey, SalIie Newman Steele and
James Gordon Gillespie
After dinner several boys Joined the
party and many games were indulged
IN. The guests are sparing no words in
praise of Prof. and Mrs. Saunders enter
tanning ability, and the dinner was
voted as one of the most important of
the year.
Our Fountain is open the year around.
Scates.
The next attraction at the Greenwood
Opera House is Dolly Dentons Memphis
Musical Maidens. This about the best
amateur organization in the South, and
has had so much experience in Memphis
and neighboring towns in Arkansas. Ten
nessee and Mississippi that they can
hardly be called amateurs, while thew
are not professionals. They are all STU
dents of Mrs. Denton's school in Mem
phis, and belong to the leading families
of that city.
The busy Greenwood Furniture Com
pany has a very tempting announcement
in today's paper and it will be to the ad-
vantage of those wishing to buy of their
line to give them an early call.
A Synopsis.
BreeZes.
Freezes,
'aie' } eoroars ! Pains, Doctor 5 $
Ugly nights,
J Frost bites,
Sad plights,
lOther sights.
Plates, ID cents set at Leon STEMS
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Every popular brand of Cigars, Cigar
cites and tobacco. Scates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

The busy Greenwood Furniture Com
pany has very tempting announcement
in today's paper and it will be to the ad-
vantage of those wishing to buy of their
line to give them an early call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Crockery sale now going on at Leon
STEMS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

1OO-piece dinner sets, 5000, at Leon
STEMS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25
A Synopsis.

Plates, Is cents set at Leon Stems
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Mr.. |. Lazarus has opened a merchant
tailoring establishment at 123 Main
street, where he will be pleased to show
the public his line. This firm makes all
kinds of clothing to order, and makes a
speciality of cleaning and pressing gar.
ments for ladies and gentlemen. Give
him a call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Notice. Carrick has not left town; he
is in the rear of the Armory still repair
ing shoes. Call and see him. F. W.
Carrick.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

That Mr.. David Alexander will leave
early next month for a tour of his old
home State. Indiana? While at the
Hoosier State capital Mr.. Alexander
will add another degree to his station
in Masonry, and will be away from
Greenwood about one month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Our Fountain is open the year around.
Scates.
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Do YOU kN( :
" g
- II kODA NTS.

That Major W. T. l. 8. the hand
SOM" cashier OF First 5nal Bank, is
a highly cultivated q al, whose pleas
ant smile and hearty S.eetine warns
the very cookies of ones heart. and that
his substantial bearing indelibly i'm
presses one at first glance?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

The F. r. Austin Dry Goods Company
sent out this week a hand some little
booklet containing ideas for mems wear
ing apparel for spring and Summer. with
neat circular letter enclosed, asking
th2 public to call and examine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

Mr.. Dave Alexander announces his in
tention of getting up d dancing class Oh
club IN this city. He expects to rent {
hall and will try to get started about
April LIST. He is figuring on getting the
Armory and intends to make a first class
dancing hall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

That Barrister Ed Stone is one of the
Jolly kind who always has smile for
those he loves and grin for the other
kind? That his path through this old
ly every cloud has a silver lining for
him? Mr.. Stone is a substantial young
man Of much talent ani energy, and
when the jewels of success are gathered
be in the bunch
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

There will be no service at the Baptist
church on next Sunday evening, in or
der that the congregation may hear
Bishop Galloway lecture at the Nj. E.
church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-02-25

That CaIhoon Wilson. the "dashing
blonde" Of the Greenwood Theatre, and
expert Cash j(r of the Delta Bank, is a
brilliant Xhg man. shrewd, cold and
calculate Ein business, and that he is
rising rssFidly in the financial world?
Pleasing in appearance, charming in
manner, clever to limitless degree. he
IS simply irresistible, as ladies say, and
has his gaze fixed in the direction of a
high and exalted standard of life.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-12-06
EAST FRANKLIN.
Dec.2 2.

There were union services at III, BApij t
church Thanksgiving.
There were no services here on Sunday
ON account OF the rain.
Mrs. Evelyn Doaneli spent Thank igising
with her daughter, Mrs. liner WEIGH.
Irwin, son of Enos Slower and wife, is
recovering from severe attack of Group.
The Methodist and Free Baptist societies
are planning for special Christmas en-
tertainment.
Clarence Hooper's son Percy and Clar-
ence Robbins seven months-old son have
been very i'll, but are gaining.
The Baptist church st the village has
been shingled, and will have needed re-
pairs on the interior. The street lamp, the
gift of Hon. l.. F. spring ger, has been put
in place, and is fine thing.
Dec. 2 r.
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BLUEHfIL FALLS.

Capt. Med Patton has brought load Of
grain Tor r. X. Mcintyre, OF BlHehill.
Ross Hhl, who spsalned his ankle quite
badly ten days ago, is out again.
Montyille G,ti, Of Colts Island, spent
Thanksgiving with Philip Burns and
family.
Cecil Gray and wife spent Thanksgiving
with her parents, Capt. NJ. Eaton and
wife, of south Plnehill.
Wiley C,nsiy, Georgia Eaton and Susie
Wood took din Ter Thursday with Mrs.
/. W. Dow, at Bloehill.
Capt. P. Friend srri, a home from stou-
ington Tuesday OF las, week, and Is Load
ing again for the same plae'.
The young people had housewsrming
for Colby Hooper and wife, "Wednesday
About thirty were present. A good iime
was enjoyed.
Dec. 4. CRUNHs
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Mrs Flora shapleigh died in Fruitdale,
Cal, on Nov. 3, at the home OF her sister,
where she had resided the last three years.
She hoped the climate Of California might
be remedy fo- the disease from which
she had suffered for years.
She was about fifty-two years OF age,
the second daughter OF the late Balm
bridge and Lois Freethy, OF Surry. She
leaves one brother Capt. William Free
thy, OF Brooklyn, y. Y, and four sisters
Mrs. Frank Jarvis, OF Fruitdale, Mrs.
Fred Jarvis, of Mendocino, Cal, Mrs.
Herbert Moody, OF HoIyoke, Mass, and
Mrs. Fannie Davis, of surry, besides two
step-sons, Henry and Martin Shapleigh,
Of Starry She had several children, all of
whom died in infancy.
She was well beloved by all who knew
her, being a true friend to all. For years
she resided al Concord, Mass, where her
husband, De Forest shspieigh, Was an
officer at the Massachusetts reformstory
till his death some five years ago.
Dar 4 C.