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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
CHAPTER OF ORDER
OF EASTERN STAR
Mas0ns Organized Here Last Friday
by Deputy Grand Patron Meadows.

Deputy Grand Patron ]. D. Meadows,
of Meridian. instituted Chapter No. 10
Of the Order of the Eastern Star Masons
in Greenwood last Friday afternoon
with a charter membership Of thirty
six.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
Worthy Matron, Mrs. ". T. Mathews;
Worthy Patron. W. II. Stevens; Assoc
ciste Matron, Mrs. W. II. Stevens; Secre-
tary, Miss Henrietta AL Wander; Treas
urer, Miss Carrie Gillespie; Conduc
tress, Miss Beryf Stevens; Associate
C~onductress, Mrs. A. Weller; Adah,
Mrs. ]. II. Vance; Ruth. Miss Dora
Crockett; Esther, Mrs. Ethel Mcmahon;
Martha, Mrs. J. T. spivey; Electa, Mrs.
Robt. Herman; Warder, Mrs. Il. B. Skill
man; Sentinel, A.. ]. knight.
The following is a list of the other
charter members enrolled:
Mesdames A. ]. Knight, J. Y. Mcneil,
IT,, ]. ". Hicks, G.. P. Elliott, r. T.
Jones, g. B. Stewart, e. M. Purcell, &c.
Pitt, Ethel McMahon.
Messrs. ". NJ. Burr, J. Z. Vance, J.. W.
Hicks, g. p. Elliott, Emmett Sutton, ], T.
Spivey, Robt. Herman, c. W. Crockett,
G. Dunn, G. B. Stewart, e. B. Skillman,
W. T. Mathews, j. Y. Mcneil, Jr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
PRISONERS DISCHARGED.

Durant, Miss, Oct. lev. P. Jenkins
and the two negroes arrested at Green
wood and brought here, charged with
the murder of NJ. L. Weems, were given
preliminary hearing this afternoon be-
fore Mayor Elmore. There we're no
witnesses for the state, and after tele-
phoning to responsible parties at Wa
ter Valley, who confirmed the statement
Of the accused that they were there on
Saturday and Sunday, they were dis
charged.
When the three, n Of whom was a
woman, were brought here last night
the entire town turned out EN- masse to
see them. The Jail being unsafe they
were taken to the town hall and guard
ed all night by a posse Of citizens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
State Sells Cotton at Good Prices.

Parchman, Miss, Oct. 13.-The State
of Mississippi today received the record
price for fifty bales Of cotton, which
was sold at17li cents, while 487 bales
additional we're sold for Il. cents,
which is a magnificent showing for the
State farm product.
The cotton was sold by Governor Var
daman and s. d. McNair, who arrived
here yesterday afternoon. The cotton
wa bought by Humphrey & Co., of
Greenwood, and is the best price paid
for cotton this season.
The Governor and Mr.. McNair are es-
pecially pleased over the result, as it
required only a short time to close the
deal today, and is one Of the most adj
vantageous sales of cotton in the history
Of the State prison system.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Mr.. G. W. Crockett For Reflection.

Mr.. C. W. Crockett is announced in
this issue Of The Commonwealth as a
candidate for reelection to the office of
Chancery Clerk Of Lclore county, sub
iect to the decision of the Democratic
primary election to he held next year.
Mr.. Crockett is serving his lrst term in
this important position, and he asks his
friends and the public to again support
him il they think he has discharged the
duties of the Office in a manner which de-
serves endorsement. That Mr.. Crockett
has made his people a faithful honest and
accommodating public servant is not
questioned by anyone, and he has a host
Of friends who will rally to his support
for reelection in all parts Of the county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Mayor Vardamdn for Sheriff.

We direct the attention OF the readers
Of The Commonwealth to tho announce
ment Of Mayor W. s. Vardaman for
Sheriff Of Lenore county, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic primary
election to be held next year. Mr.. Var
daman has held the responsible position
OF Mayor Of Greenwood for several
years, and was recently nominated for a
third term TO that Office. lie served a
term or two as Marshal Of Greenwood
about fifteen or sixteen years ago. His
record in both capacities is we'll known
to the voters, and that he will have q
strong and loyal support in his race for
Sheriff Is a ~foregone conclusion. Mr..
Vardaman submits his claims and asks a
favorable consideration of same at the
hands Of the voters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Southland.
BY WILL HUBBARD HERMAN.

Di WILL hubbard hhftNANs
Oh Southland, loveliest land beneath the
bright, blue, bending skies!
Oh land, most passionate this side the
gat s of Paridisel
A sense Of gladncss uncon6ned was mine
when first I set
Ny foot upon thy lowery sod 1T lin
gers with me yet.
| love thy immemorial hills, by human
kind untrod,
The rose lights of their raptured
heights, touched by the kiss of God.
The crash and MARBLE jubilant of cata-
racts that leap
And flash and simmer thro' the vines
that trail from steep to steep.
| love the valley lands; they hold a
beauty never sung,
As sweet, as pure, as indebted as when
the world wa young.
AS then, the ripe wild roses trail in
scarlet mists Of bloom,
And sparkling, sunlit lilly bells with
amber hearts illume-
AS then, the rivers roll and surge,
proud, passionate and free,
Thro' sweeps Of broad savannah lands
to kiss the golden sea.
| love thy wild and waving woods,
wherein the glooms Of green,
The miracle magnolia flowers like fallen
DON are seen;
Where %mockbirds twitter, pipe and
trill thro' long respiendant days
Till leaf and flower seem to dance in
rhythm with their lays.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
CELEBRATED THEIR
SILVER WEDDING.
MIR. and Mrs. Gordon Stuart MCIn.
tyre Entertain Their Friends.

on Friday evening. October II, 1906.
from 8 to II o'clock, Mr., and Mrs. Cor
don Stuart Mcintyre celebrated their
18th marriage anniversary.
Their home in North Greenwood was
ablazc with lights and the interior was
tastiIy decorated for the happy occas-
ion. Mrs. j. l.. Montgomery and Mrs.
S, s. Steele Welcomed the guests at the
door. Miss Virginia Graham, Of Glen
dora, escorted the Ladies' to tho dressing
room, and next Mrs, Il, II. Barrett re-
qucstcd each guest to register, which was
gracefully presided over by Miss Jean
Oliver, of GreCnviiie. Mrs. Flora Mcin-
tyre ushcrcd the guests into the parlor,
which was decorated in pink roses and
ferns. There the callers met MIR, and
Mrs. Gordon Stuart Mcintyre and cX-
tended congratulations, and in turn
were introduced to the receiving party:
MIR. and Mrs. W. r. Fountain, Mrs. ]. q.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19

The population Of the country is grow
ing more dense every year, and land
must naturally become more valuable.
Land gives character to owners IN Euro
pean countries. Improved methods
have resulted in making 10 acres do
what ten times as many did a hundred
years ago. 1t is surprising what a few
acres will produce when intensively cul-
tivated. A large proportion Of the
farms Of France average less than 10
acres each, and q majority Of the farms
Of Belgium are under 0 acres each. Both
countries are densely populated, the
people are busy and making . living.
and there is less migration than from
any other Of the European countries.
Thousands upon thousands Of small
farms can be made in the South with
little money, and while they last hope
for our people and country will not per-
i1As-soatkssn rIsld.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Diamonds on Easy Payments.

Diamonds on Easy Payments.
If you want to buy diamonds
at rock bottom cash prices on
easy payments send to A.
WELLER & co., Greenwood,
Miss, for a selection package.
This firm does a large city
business with a small country
expense; add to this the fact
that they don't Confine them
selves strictly to the jewelry
business, as they sell pianos,
organs, Photographs, cut
glass, umbrellas, steel engrav-
ings, oil paintings, fine china
and a great variety Of fans,
combs, bracelets, and you Can
readily understand why they
undersell all city jewelers. Of
the South.
Try one of their $2.45 UNI
brelIas that city merchants sell
for $3.50.
Truly, Mississippi has just
cause to be proud Of this pal
ace OF art and beauty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Contract for DOrmitOry Awarded.

Hon. 7. NJ. Henry, DR.. 4. X. Hender-
son and Hon. =. X. Written, members Of
the board Of directors OF the Confeder-
ate Home at Bcauvoir, have returned
from the gulf coast, where on Saturday
they awarded contract for the construc-
ton Of an additional dormitory at the
institution. The directors report that
the home is 10 first class shape. the
health Of the inmates exceptionally
good for this season of the year, aud all
available dormitory o is occupied.
Tho directors arranged for tho repair
Of the wharf and pier in front Of the
home, which was dana .;;ed somewhat by
the recent storm, although not to the
extent Of other whsrves along the coast.
--Jackson News, 18th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
REV. SAM P. JONES
MEMORIAL SERVICE
10 be Held at the Methodist Church
Sunday, October q. at II a. III.


| think it fitting that the church
should publicly acknowledge its debt TO
the greatest evangolistic leader it has
produced in tho last century. | there
fore call upon the congregation to use
next Sunday service az a memorial to
the Rev. Sam Z. Jones.
The pastor will deliver a memorial
address on "The Life and Work of Sam
Jones'
There will be appropriate songs and
readings.
The public is invited to attend the
services.
JOHN G. PARK, Pastor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
OCTOBER 10Th,
Crosses Of Honor VIII BE Presented
by J.. L. George Chapter.

The j. Z. George Chapter, I. D, c.,
will present Crosses at tho Elts Home,
Saturday afternoon, October 10Th, at ,
o'clock. All members are specially re-
q~ucstcd to attend and the public cor
daily invited.
PROGRAM.
Prayer, Dr.. W. NJ. Burr.
Music, Miss Kate Steele.
Recitation, Mrs. Eason,
Solo, Mrs. II. l.. Miller.
Recitation, Mrs, LatimOr.
Address, MIR. John A. Tyson.
Presentation Of Crosses, Mrs. j. II. Luz
cas-,
Music trio, Mesdames Wright, San
ders, and Miss Bessie Crcegan.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
SChldter Furniture Go. Organizes.

The Schlater Furniture Co., at Schla-
ter, Miss, organized last Tuesday by
electing the following officers: Ed.
Jones, president; W. ]. Brown, vice.
president; J. F. Crowell, secretary and
treasurer. Mr.. Crowell is now in the
East, buying stock for the opening OF
the company's business at an early date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
financial Statement Next Week.

The financial statement Of the Mayor
and Board Of Aldermen Of the City of
Greenwood, for the year ending October
/, 1906, will appear in the local papers
next week, as required by law, This
statement will be looked forward to with
interest, as it will show the total
amounts collected from all sources and
the expenditures made from The differ
emit funds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
A Quick and Sure Remedy for Bowel
Complaints.

Twenty years ago Mr.. Geo. W. Brock
discovered that Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was a
quick and a safe cure for bowel COM
plants. During all these years." he
says, al have used it and recommended
it many times and the results have
never yet disappointed me-" Mr.. Brock
is publisher OF the Aberdeen, Nd, En-
tcrprise. For sale by Raine's drug
store and Chambers drug store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Matinee Musical Club.

The Matinee Musical Club will meet
next Thursday at 1880 with Miss Hem
rietta Alexander, The program is as
follows;
Music OF the Patriarchs, Miss Susie
Pettey; Music of the Latins, Miss Hen
rietta Alexander; Music in Greek Drama,
Mis- Ella Bow. Miscellaneous music.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Death of Mrs. j. A. GIeeSOn.

Mrs. ]. A. Gleeson died at her home,
in Schlater, Miss, last Sunday, the 18th
inst, and was buried at the McNutt GEM
etery the following day. Mrs. Gleason
Was a truly good woman, and The Com
monwealth Joins the many friends Of the
relatives in extending coincidence to
them in their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
OuInsy, SpraIns and SwelInss Cured.

"ln November, 1901, | caught cold and
had the quinsy. My throat was 30
swollen | could hardly breathe. | APP
piled Chamberiain's Pain Balm aud it
gave me relief in a short tune. In two
days | was all right says Mrs. L.
Cousins, otterbern, Mich. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm Is a liniment and IL
especially valuable Tor sprsins and
swellings. For sale by Raines' drug
store and Chandler's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
EnIdrgements.

Those enlarged portraits done by Mrs.
Spurrier are the best ever gotten out in
Greenwood. Call at her new gallery on
Fulton ST., opposite courthouse, and see
them before %entrnsting your work to
agents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Sheriff In His New office.

Sheriff T. G. CARROT has moved into
his Office in the new courthouse, where
le il, getting things in good shape for
all who may have business with that de.
partment Of LeBore county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-10-19
Winona and GreenviIIe Local Passen
qer Service.

The Railroad Commission has ordered
the Southern Railway Company to put
on a local daily passenger train from
Winona to Greenville by the 28th Of Oc-
tober.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
A DAY OF GLADNESS.
For the Primitive Methodists of
Mineral Point.

Special services in connection with
the clearance of the debt, were held in
the above church last Sunday Near
ly $1,000 has been subscribed and
everybody on Sunday seemed in a
grateful mood.
II was glorious day. Two very
excellent sermons were preached by
DR.. Penhallegon of Decatur, H., and
were closely followed by large and
appreciative audiences. The choir as
usual rendered excellent service.
Their anthems, the solo by Miss Jones,
and the trio by Miss Bennett and
Messrs. Hrxtable and Cork were nota-
BILE features of the day. The rostrum
was very beautifully decorated with
plants and flowers, which, after the
ervices, were taken by the Christian
to cheer the homes of
those who could not get to the services.
The church is in a prosperous con
dition. The pastor, Rev. w. T.
is an earnest, energetic
Christian worker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
ANNIVERSARY OCCASION.
The Anniversary Party Given bN
Raven Lodge. No. 5S, Knights
of PythiaS,

given by members of Raven Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, in their Castle
hall, on Monday evening was most
enjoyable affair. The knights We'd
with each other in welcoming and en-
tertaining their guests. The Mineral
Point Concert orchestra furnished
good music and there were also sever.
al vocal numbers-solos and quar-
tettes. A recitation, by Miss Catherine
Davis, won for her hearty applause.
DR.. w. H. Penhallegon, of Decatur,
being present was called on for an ad-
dress and he responded in happy
manner He had, he said, the honor
and pleasure of having had personal
acquaintance with Justin Rathburn,
the founder of the order of the knights
of Phythias and the author of the
Pytbian ritual. The dance closed the
evenings enjoyment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
THE MASONIC PARTY.
Large Attendance and Very En-
joyahle Time.

The party of the several Masonic
bodies of Mineral Point, which was
held on last Friday evening, proved a
decided success in every way. The
attendance was large, and masons and
members of the Eastern Star gave a
cordial welcome to the guests. \
good literary and musical program
was carried out. Gibler's orchestra
of Freeport furnished excellent music
for the dance. There were quite u
number of people present from out of
town, and all united in pronouncing
the occasion a most enjoyable one.
The members of the Eastern Star
assisted their Masonic brothers in
receiving and entertaining the guests
and making the party the success
which it proved to be.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Old Methods and New Methods.

Shullsburg Pic!; and Cad; There
is not so much drilling being done in
the Shullsburg district as in some OF
the other districts, as it is not consid-
cred practical way of mining We
believe in the old method of sinking
shafts and prosecuting the ground.
Such was the method adopted in the
discovery Of the larger mines of the
district, such as the McNulty Rickert,
Stephens, Blende, Ida Blende, Leek-
ley, Sally Waters, Kennedy, New
Deal, Jack of Clubs, Raisbeck, Gritty
Six, B. and c., Lucky Hit, and many
others, not emitting the famous Bax-
ter mine, although the range and
depth of ore in number of good
mines have been located by the use OF
drills
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Peacock Mining Company

have commenced to sink their large
double shaft which IL To be 8 x feet,
90 feet deep. They have awarded u
contract to the Galena Iron Works
for the erection of buildings and In
stalling complete mining outfit, con-
sistlng OF twenty horse powe" Fair.
banks Morse gasoline engine, noistlng
and pumping outfit, and other machin-
cry necessary to carry on the work.
The entire plant is To be completed
and In operation IN 45 days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
AN INTERESTING LECTURE
Extra in the Co-Workers Enter.
tainment Course.

tainment Course.
An extra number in the entertain
ment course was given on Tuesday
evening in the lecture room of the =.
NJ. Church when Rev. W. H Penhalle-
gon, d. D., spoke to the questions,
HAS a man reached the high water
mark of his career at 40? And should
he be chloroformed at 60? He took
issue with Dr.. Osler, apd maintained
that a mans career of usefulness usu-
ally begins after he has reached the
age of forty. He fortified his state
ments by presenting the names of
many whose best work has been done
after they passed the meridian Of life.
Although the lecture abounded in jest
and story, 1t was withal an earnest
and uplifting one, and was attentively
listened to by the large audience.
Many of those present had known the
speaker as young man, and not only
greatly rejoiced at the success which
he has won but heartily welcomed his
coming among them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
RescueS a rattered Flag.

The Chicago newspapers of Sunday,
Feb. Il, contained q report of the res
cuing by Miss Bertha Duppler, for
merly of this city, OF a tattered REM
nant of the American flag from the top
of the old Chicago postotlice building
The report says: Miss Bertha l..
Duppler, assistant secretary to Post
master Busse of Chicago, climbed
over the ice and snow clad roof of the
old Chicago postotlice on Michigan
avenue and took it, halyards and all,
from the tottering flagstaff, Every
step over the sloping roof was fraught
with danger. One false step and Miss
Duppler would have fallen and per-
haps been dashed to death on the ce-
ment pavements around the building
before help could reach her. But the
plucky young woman had put that flag
there herself, and she herself would
rescue it. Slowly and cautiously she
went up the incline, carefully picking
each step. Once, when near to the
flagstaff, she slipped back few steps.
The crowd yelled and men ran to the
building to catch her II she fell off the
roof. She regained her balance with
some difficulty, aud made a final dash
for the staff and reached it. With
her arms around the staff she rested
for a few moments, then united the hal
yards and drew what remained of
"Old Glory" down, Steadying her.
self against the pole, she waved the
tattered emblem three or four times,
while the crowd cheered in admiration
of her pluck, and then picked her way
back across the roof.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
A New Mining Company.

Benton Advocate: A company of
Mineral Point capitalists have incor-
porated under the name of the Looney
Mining Co. 1t is composed of Hon.
G. Spenslev, Judge McIlhon, Phil
Allen and N. Fl. Snow They are to
open up the Ida mine here and work
the run of jack struck below the glass
rock by the old Ida company. This
is one of the best jack mines yet dis
covered below the glass rock 1t Is
on the famous Ida and Blende range
and will no doubt make the owners a
big fortune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Inside Pages of the Democrat.

IL.
Trolley ear its own power-house.
Great Methodist conference
Varsity probe makes progress.
Contract let for monuments
Library people gather.
People OF prominence.
III
White house wedding an imposing specta-
cle
Micah succumbs under scandal
Union leaders as assassins.
It Lonis takes Chicago sewage
vi
Serial story-Leslie's Loyalty.
Cummins rap the railroads
Federal law makers.
Blast In mine kills - men
VII
Denies promise OF protection
Bad situation at Algeciras,
Predicts death Of Union leaders.
Beedle may seek Zeng Hosts place
Professional and business directory.
Home advertisements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Entertainments Course

The Salisbury Orchestra, with Abby
Rose Wood, soprano, will give its
concert in the lecture room of the z.
NJ. church, Monday evening, Feb. 26,
1906. Reserve seat tickets will be on
sale at Ivey's drug store, Friday
morning, Feb. -, al 5 O'Clock,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Mining Machinery,

Automatic Dumping and Training
machine dumps and trans TO either
side Of perpendicular or incline shaft,
frictIons hoists, tram cars, side, end,
or bottom dumps. Pumps and pump
ing jacks. single or double. All work
guaranteed. Address or call on N. @.
Miller, Dodgsville, Wis. 25tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
The John Ross Mine

Is better than ever. In the drift running
northeast from the shaft, the miners
are driving north toward ST. Paul's
cemetery and tho sheet IL from II 10
lS inches thick OF pure jack and Is
getting better all the time. The stock
IN this mine Is about nil sold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-22
Appointment Sustained.

The state civil service commission
has sustained II G. Winter of Madi-
son, whose appointment as oil inspect
or was contested by George Fess, who
claimed his removal was violation
Of the civil service law.