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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
BULLOCK NETS.
Marriage Of Popular Couple at Meth
odISt Church Wednesday Evening.

A wedding OF much Importance in
social circles was the one solemnizeu
last "Wednesday evening At $40 o'clock
in the First Methodist Church.
. The ceremony. said by Roy, ]. C. Park,
united in marriage Miss Mary Metts
and DR.. f.. f. Bullock.
The church was beautifully decorated;
simplicity and elegance we're artistical-
" blended. the entire ruluit formed ono
large pyramid OF ferns. palms and pink
hydarauroas, The rhancrl was artisti-
caly drapod in ivv and tvIIe with cIus-
lers OF cape iasmincs. The white rib
bon pcws were marked by dainty bows
of tuIlo and cape iasmines.
The ushors were. Messrs. W. L.
Anthony W. r. Fountain. r. l.. Sims and
Dr.. q. y. Stewart.
Bridesmaids Misses Mary Swift,
Cornclia Sessions, Of GreonvtIlc. Vir-
gtnia Bullock, of brandon, and Mrs, $. r.
Wocms.
Groomspeo: Megsrs. Albert Metta.
CAas. Nichols, Milton Bacon and Harris
Carr.
Next came the matron Of honor, Mrs.
", l.. Anthony. sister of the bride,
The bride entered the church leanipr
on the arm Of her father. Mr.. ], p,
Mctts. They were met nj the altar nv
the groom and his best man, Rov. W. w.
Harrison,
Miss Annie Belle Tbaycr presided at
the organ and rendered Mendelsshon's
wedding march.
The bride was exouisitoIy gowned In
mescIue satin, with trimmings of Ouch.
ess lace. flgr veil WAS caught with
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22

Linked with the far-famed hustling
city's history Of Indianoa, is that OF
the Pioneers Camp of IS years ago
The pioneer cooled his parcbed tongue
from the crystal waters of SunHowers =
beautiful stream. They will come back
Capt. McClurg is the father Of Missis-
sippt's eminent iurist. Hon. Monroe Nc
Clurg who distinguished himself with
great honor to his constituencies as At
tOrney General Of his State. Capt. Nc
CIurg erected his camp on the histori-
cal banks of Indian bayou: was here on
4 business trip the 7th ult. and recog-
nized the identical spot on which he
built his camp. He had not seen his old
home since 1851, a wilderness inhabited
by the Red Man, and the haunts Of the
bear, panther and Wild cat. The identi-
cal spot is now embraced in r. p. Mil
ior'3 resident lot, which Mr.. Miller says
will be suitably designated that poster
ity may lock on the monument with
pride. Capt. McClurg entered so acres
of land, now the city of 1ndianola. and
later sold it for $50. The Capt. was a
gtlIant Confederate soldier, command
ed company in Col. StarIi's 2Sth Miss.
Calvary, and rode to the last ditch with
the Wizard of the Saddle, and the hero
OF battles, Gen, N. B. Forrest. The Capt.
is II years Of age, the picture of health,
says he is handsomer than his distin-
guisbed son, and has bright hopes Of
many years to remain. Capt. McClurg
is one of the many distinguished citi-
zens of Carroll county, the home Of the
great George.
Be of good cheer, old comrade aud
brother, God be with you til we meet
again. Feeble be the effort, inadequate
the pen, The above is inspired by pa
triotism in honor of worthy men. .-"Pine
Knot in iudisnola Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Collecting Crop Statistics.

Mr.. W. L. Pryor, of Washington, d. G.,
was in the city Saturday and'made The
Commonwealth a pleasant call. MIR.
Pryor is special agent of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture at Washington, his
territory being the States Of Mississp-
pi and Alabama, and he is now on tour
Of inspection Of the crops, He makes a
personal inspection at different points
and reports the condition Of the crops
as he actually sees them. Mr.. Pryor
was formerly a citizen of Laurel, Jones
county Miss, where he still has farm
ing and other interests.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
NEW ORLEANS
HEALTH SITUATION.
Special Correspondent OF The Com.
monwealth Writes About 1t.

New Orleans, June 20.-Just one yeai
ago the cauldron at New Orleans began
to seeth and bubble and finally the "lit
blew off, and New Orleans stood re
vealed to the world as having concealed
cases of yellow fever Not only of hav,
ing concealed cases but hundreds OF
them and in few days the battle was
on and the trouble right was begun tc
kill the fever and regain the lost conf
dence of the country. That both were
done have proved themselves. RaIlyin2
to the call, the people en- masse turned
to help the city and themselves. Throw
ing asidein the face of real danger
the hampering technicalities of "states'
rights, the people demanded the pro-
lection Of the United States Government
and got it. The Marine Hospital Ser
vice took charge and began to beat
down the enemy until it was conquered
months earlies than ever known before
The mosquito was extermnated and the
fever also as corolIory thereto.
Then Laws were passed compelling
oiling and screening of cisterns and the
laws were rigidly enforced. No quarter
was given the negligent be he hanker or
bread maker. Today with hardly an ex-
ception every cistern in the city is
screened and immunity from the
stegomyia is almost complete. The
swamp mosquito is the only remaining
pest and with double view to being
rid Of it, as we'll as all stegomyia, of
cleaning and general sanitation, force
of some 400 men were this week pnt to
work overhauling the city from one end
to the other-ceaning streets and gut
tiers, cutting grass oiing and draining
ponds and pools and destroying every
breeding place Of all classes of NOS
quitos. For this nearly 100000 has
been appropriated and more viii be
Forthcoming, il needed. In other words
New Orleans is doing over again az
precautionary and health measure what
she did last summer in the matter of
general sanitation. Then mortality per-
centage took most startling drop and
visually demonstrated the virtue Of
cleanliness. She is protitiDg by the les
son and applying the knowledge practi- |
cally. We're there to have been re-
crudesence of the fever, medical author /
tiles agree that it would have occurred /
weeks ago. Nothing of the kind has
come. hence the only danger is from
fresh importation. How closely guard /
ed is the, coast the daily reports of
"ships detained on suspicion" eloquent .
ly tell.
WALTER PARKER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Herring Wedding.

Fair lot that majdenq choose.
One of the prettest weddings Of this
brides month WAS Witnessed IA the home
Of Mr., and Mrs. f. r. I1isackcrIy on
Tuesday, June l2th. The relatives and
intimate friends who were present aa-
sembled a short time before noon, the
time appointed to solemn4e in marriage
the long boy and girl friendship and lat
er, courtship, of Charles Cecil Latitnor
and Aura Belle Herring.
The wide hall, whose gracious proper
| tlnns are characteristic of a Southern
home, held both guests and bridal bow
er. Its decorations were green and
white at one end Of the ball, ivy and
fern fragrant Jasmine and the pure mag
nolia twained about triple archway,
under whose central division the cere-
mony was to take place The space im-
modiateIy in front Of the archway was
inclosed for the bridal party by lace,
delicate railing covered with ivy and
Jasmine, ending with a magnificent fern
on either side Of wide gateway.
Exactly at high noon, soft notes from
the piano under the sklIfuI fingers Of
Miss Bomar Hurt sounded tho prelude
"all for you," sung in exquisite sweet
toned fuIlness by Miss Frances Rove.
The bridal party entered as the Men.
deissohn Wedding March was being
played: DR.. ", A. Wilson, President of
Baylor College, Belton Texas, preced ing
fbhe urf"sss'.'s.r..,.4 strs,s-as. .
Greenwood, Miss, and Miss Morrow Of
Winona, Miss, entered at the right of
the hall followed by Miss Harris of Lam
pasas, Texas, and Miss Hyde Of Lexing-
ton, Mo, entering from the left. The
four bridesmaids passed through the
gateway Of fern and waited the arrival
Of the bride and groom. The groom
with the best man, Mr.. Walter Ballard
Stewart, Of Greenwood, entered from tho
rear. The BRIDES niece, little Miss
Vivian Fisackerly, preceded tho bride, |
an American Beauty rose whose |
golden heart held the still moro golden
wedding ring. The bride entered with |
the arm of her brOther-n-law, Mr.. Il. r. /
Fisarkerly, who "gayc her away" under |
the fragrant arehway into the keeping .
Of the groom. The beautiful ring cere-
mony used by DR.. Wilson, united the two
''for richer, for poorer, for better, for
worse, to love and to cherish until death
do part After the ceremony, the
warmest and most hearty coDgratuIa-
tions we're received.
The bride was gowned in an elegant
green and white travelling suit Of silk,
hat and gloves to match. She carried a
shower boQuet Of Brides roses and tied
with moline The bridesmaids wore
airy white dresses and hats and carried
shower-boquets Of swoet.peas
A dainty luncheon, consisting Of chick
en- salad, waters, sandwich and shcrbet
was served The entire wedding party
and many friends accompanied the hap
Dy pair to the station and amid showers
If rice and good wishes waved o'Dioa.
What did they see? Where did they
20?
( 1t were far or near do not know.
They found world before unknown
And iourneyed through it all alone; t
70 doubt, the same old world to me and [
you, 7
But oh, how love makes all things new" t
WinOna Times. {
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
A Linen Shower.

The Greenwood Circle Of Kings
Daughters and Sons will give Linen
Shower at the Cottage Hospital, Friday
afternoon, June 10th, from to 7 o'clock.
While this is called a Linen Shower, %
we do not expect the people to give
linen sheets and pillow cases, but will
be glad to get cotton goods, and will
appreciate any thing given on that day.
The house will he open and the public
is cordially invited to come aud help in
this noble cause.
If you cant come just send your do,
nation.
Respectfully,
MRS. W. c. JOHNSTON,
Mrs, S. r. WEEMS,
MRs. JENNIE PARKER,
DR.. :. l.. BRISTER.
DR.. ]. W. DULANEY,
Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Mr.. Pitt BUYS the Plant.

The plant Of the Greenwood Building
Stone Company has been purchased by
Mr.. r. G. Pitt, who will in future man
age and operate the business. Mr.. Pitt
will in few weeks begin to run the
plant to its full capacity, and to fill Or
ders promptly. Just at present there
is not great deal Of building going on,
but people will soon begin to build bug
mess houses, and they cannot buy ma
teriaI cheaper than Mr.. Pitt will sell
them stone blocks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Joseph SChram Wins a Prize.

Mr. Joseph schram has returned from
Memphis where he has been attending
Christian Brothers College. Joe made
a fine record during the past session.
having won a 500 typewriter offered by
the Hammond Co, of New York, to the
pupil ia this college making the best
record Tor speed and accuracy. We con-
gratulate him upon his good fortune aud
nigh standing in college.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Third Cotton Bloom.

Mr.. A. q, Stevens, the efficient and en-
ergetic manager Of the Henry pIanta-
tioD, Just south of Greenwood, brought
the third cotton bloom Of the season to
The Commonwealth Office on Monday,
the 18th inst. Mr.. Stevens has very fine
crops OF both cotton and corn, and they
are In perfect condition. We congratu-
late him upon his splendid prospects.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
CAPT. JACK MCClURG
VISITS HIS HOME
Of 55 Years Ago at IndlanOIa Last
Week.

Last Thursday Capt. Jack MeClurg
father Of Hon. Monroe McClurg, ol
Greenwood, visited lndiauola in search
as he said of the residence he built OF
Indian Bayou in the year 1850, and alsc
to look upon the spot where he laid &c
rest his brother and companion in the
| year 1851. He cama up town from The
depot and stood at the corner Of Main
and Front streets and surveyed the
landscape over aud over, finally locating
himself, he spied his erstwhile home
sGead, just few feet west Of r. P. Mil
/ Ier's present residence, on the bank of
the bayou. There he cut down one
massive oak and carved his entire resi-
dence therefrom, from pillar to dome,
or clapboard, if You please.
The mission of the McClurg brothers
here was rafting choice cypress timber
out to Nicksburg and N,tchez. from
whence alone ne could obtain supplies.
He fell in the hands of a friend who
drove him over and around the CITY,
which he beheld in bewiIderment, and
requested to be driven to Huckahee
mound, which he aseended and pointed
20 his brothers grave, or within the
radtps Of a few feet of the exact spot.
and going across the road a few yards
east Of the Marshall Brown residence, a
mile ont of town, there he sat down.
suiting his actions to his almost maud
liable words, which were: "Ilere, we
brushed the cane away in the long ago
aud laid young Lawrence to sleep. but
time, the tleeting fifty seven years, has
0bIiterated every trace" and he looked
as if to recall Yividly those pioneer days
when his twenty-three years lay lightly
upon his erect form, this solitary care
to disturb his youthful and bouyant
mind, with his brneehes lined with mon
eT and the heart painting for drink from
the waterbrooR, ready to receive the
deadly crack OF his favorite rH9, but he
says, 'tis no use, I'm now seventy-seven.
and will soon realize also what it is to
die.
Mr. McCIurg spent two years here and
when he settled with the Yieksburg
mills for his last raft he had fftv-sfx
hundred dollars left him. He said that
uncle Johnny Powell was his contnmpo-
rary in like business, but could recall |
none other recent citizen Of the county.
iie said he sold the so acres Of land he
then owned adjacent to Mr. Miler's res-l
itlor-or,- -ts,--,ta ,,,oretor na1neu John Heath
nan, and that he had never visited this
county from that time until this. Sum
lower Tocsin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22

Why 20 to the expense of a trip away
from home? You can he cured at home
and give your attention to your bust
ness, and in perfect seer cy. For any
information call on or write DIR, W. II.
LEWIS, At Reiman Hotel, Greenwood,
Miss, for the next two weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
A 4th of July Proposition.

If the baby is born of white
parents July 4, 1906, send a
doctors certificate of the birth
TO A. Weller & Co., the reli-
able jewelers. of Greenwood,
Miss, and they will send the
baby a diamond ring. If twins
the mother and the twins will
each get a ring. This store is
the pride of mississippi, and
they take a pride in the growth
OF the state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
DISEASES or THE SKIN.
Eczema. letter. Salt Rheum. Ring
Worm, Barher's itch, EtC.

All Of these diseases are attended by
intense itching, which is almost instant
ly relieved by applying Chamberlain s
Salve and by its continued use a perma-
nent cure may be effected. 1t has cured
many cases that had resisted all other
treatment. Price, 2jc per box. Every
box is warranted. For sale by Raines'
drug store and ChandIeF's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Second Cotton Bloom.

Mr. j. B. Redditt, the capable mana
ger Of itoebuck plantation, sent red
cotton bloom to The Commonwealth Of
fee last Friday afternoon, the 18th inst,
too late for mention in our last weeks
issue. Mr.. Itedditt didn't report on the
condition of his crop, but we are satis-
fed it Is first. class. He is one of the
best farmers in the county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
More Early Blooms.

Messrs. kearney Bros, of near Money,
sent two cotton blooms to Greenwood
under date of June 1ith, but in some
way the letter was delayed in reaching
here. These gentlemen are among the
best planters in the county and report
good crop this year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Rheumatism,

Why suffer from this painful maIady?
One application of Chamberlain Pain
Balm will relieve the pain and make rest
and sleep possible, Many cures have
been effected by its continued use
Price, 25c. large size, SOC. For sale by
Raiaes' drug store and Chandlers drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
EIghty.Eighth Birthday.

Mrs. NJ. =. Wilson, mother Of Mr.. BaN-
ter Wilson and Hon. q. A. Wilson and
Mesdames John G. Pickens, NJ. E. Elliott
and Sarah Wright, will on next Monday
have reached the age Of eighty eight
years; in which time the greatest pro-
gress Of human endeavor has been
achieved. Mrs. Wilson's memory is like
a book OF records, on which her mind is
clear and loves to dwell. We hope for
her many returns Of her natal day.
Lexington Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22

For copying or enIarging pictures,
view work, interiors of stores or dwell
ings, commercial photography, finishing
for amateurs, portraits 10 the Oldest or
the newert styles. For anything and
everything Photographic call on Mrs.
Spurrier In post Office building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Approaching NuptiaIs.

Mr. and Mrs. P. II. Rowell announce
the engagement and approaching mar
riage Of their daughter, Ethel Alml, to
Dorsey A. Joiner, Of Sunny Side, Miss.
Date Of ceremony, June 2Gth, 8 O'Clock
PM, at their home in Duck Hill, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
Scales

All the fancy drinks, egg drinks, milk
drinks, hot drinks, phosphates, ice cream
svdas, fruit and nut sundaes. 1--WE are
here with the goods"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22

Big lot new commercial stationery
just received at The Commonwealth Of
fce. sond us your orders for all kinds
Of printing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22

Jesse Banks is running his Ice Cream
wagon every day, and soIicits your or
ders. He makes Grst-cIass cream and
guarantees satisfaction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
DR.. Burr ReSiqns.

Dr, W. NJ. Burr, pastor of the Baptist
church, resigned last Sunday morning.
The members Of the congregation are
trying to prevail upon DR.. Burr to re-
consider and withdraw his resignation.
He is most excellent gentleman and
we would all regret to lose the citizen
ship OF himself and Mrs. Burr.
The Commonwealth is prepared to
fill orders for Engraved Visiting Cards
wedding invitations, monograms and en-
bossed stationery. See our samples and
give us your orders for anything in this
line. The latest styles and best work
guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
SC4TES CANDLE &

When yon buy candies, do you know
that they are fresh We guarantee our
candies to be fresh. Expressed any
where for you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
SCATES

Employ none hut skilled dispensers to
serve you. Cleanliness and the best are
oar motto.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-06-22
A RATIONAL TREATMENT
For Drug and Liquor Addlctl0ns BY Br.
~. II. Lewis.

The following is one Of the many tes-
timoniais DR.. W, II. Lewis has received
from persons cured Of drug and liquor
addictions by using bis celebrated treat
y,7auf.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-09

eminent, for we find that the Santa
Fe is getting $4,000 for so-called
necessary and special facilities"
between Kansas City, Mo-, and
Newton, Kan, and the Southern
railway s142,175 in extras on a like
account.
1t should be remembered, how
ever, that while on regular passen-
ger, and freight business the rail
roads have their own employees to
handle same, IN THE MATTER
OF RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE 1T
is THE GOVERNMENT THAT
HIRES AND PAYS THE CLERKS
who attend to this work. Conse-
quently the rates charged are in
the main simply for permitting the
government to place it's mail in
cars provided for that purpose and
then hauling these cars on passen,
ger trains.
Let congress carry on the bust.
ness OF the people as any of its
members would conduct his own
Let congress reduce the amount
Set aside for transportation of
mails 20 per cent, and the nosta,
deficit would be almost entirely
wiped out, without doing an in.
justice to a single railroad in the
country, as even at that price the
government would be paying vast
ly more than does any private
shipper for the highest class of ex
press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-09
WISDOM AND HONEYMOON

GOD SPEED THE DREADNAUGFT '.'..'.'''''''
ship May speed her and all who
may
King Edward, the mightlest Vese 'he
world has
blessing invoked, on what?
On a machine being The hopes of
that ship The smallest Briher will tell you
that ordinary that work in
will batter vomt death crush and
wound 10000 faherss chill
mourning
spite all the talk and the prayers for world
peace buded bigger and stronger
is only question OF boodshed will follow.
Gods blessing invoked, what?
charity starving, from
England opportunity and lighter
burdens puts DOLLARS into
baeshp mission down and destroy
instead of building up
every dollar brings victor he
For that the
triumphant the defeated MANIFOLD suffering
in burdens that handed ages
The ripe may a thousand years
before peaceful bark
if humanity S 10 continue.
God speed her and all who may n
blasphemy.
oing Springfield put sharp
check disorder From all of the
policemen squelched a
presidenelect
honor The fate of Fairbanks have been
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-09
THE MOST POPULAR
BABY IN ALL EUROPE

CHRISTINA, Norway, March 9.
The most popular person in Nor
way is little Crown Prince Olaf,
the IL year old son of King Haa.
kon. Since he arrived in Chris
TINA this winter with his father,
Olaf has been petted and worship
ed by the Norwegians to such an
extent that he has become the boss
of the capital.
When he goes through the streets
with his governess, people follow
him, women stop his carriage to
kiss him and men shake hands with
him.
Olaf is bright, laughing, sturdy
little man. Many things puzzle him,
and he is constantly asking ques-
lions about the strange things that
have come into his life. What as
tonishes him most is that his name
has been changed since he left Co
penhagen.
While in Denmark he was called
Alexander, but now it Is Olaf. He
does not understand why, and he Is
not yet accustomed to his new
name.
Olaf's playground is the Dron-
ming park, where the public is not
admitted. The young prince plays
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-09
SHIPPING MILK VS.. SHIPPING
THE MAIL.

In December, 1898, the national
Board of Trade recommended that
congress investigate and revise the
rates paid to railroads for carrying
the mails.
About this same time the senate
arranged to investigate the whole
question of the railway mail ser
vice and the compensation for DOS
tai car service.
A careful computation of the rate
paid the railroads of the country
for hauling the mails disclosed that
based upon an average haul, which
was Slightly in excess of 400 miles
per ton, THE GOVERNMENT
WAS PAYING THE RAILROADS
OVER $165, while milk, which was
carried into the great cities of New
York, Boston, etc, on special train
was PAYING FOR THE SAME
SERVICE LESS THAN SIP PER
TON. 1t was also found that in
many cases the government was
paying almost twice as much for
the annual rental of postal cars as
Ut cost to build these cars.
And still with all this, after an
exhaustive Investigation, DURING
which members of this congress
aonal committee visited numerous
cities, the result of these inyestiga
lions was a "whitewash." and 4,
was the opinion of the commission
that except in a very few instan
ces. which could easily be correct
ed. the railroads were not receiy
zoo much pay for the services rem
dered.
However the regular rates paid
Tor hauling the mails is not all thai
some roads receive from the gov