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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29

two songs, ,"God Bless My Papa" and
1.-TWO Little Blue Little Shoes"
Kate Lou Countiss' rendition of
'The Mocking Bird received wen
merited applause and her recitation,
Intensely Utter was great.
While all was good possibly the
greatest, most laughable and pleas
ing part of all the evenings program
was THE Old Maids Tea Party
Misses Thelma Lusk, Susie Lawler,
Willie Crosby, Mamie Clark, Zetta
Beuhler and Lucille Clark were the
old maids and their costumes were
immense, while they acted the parts
with the greatest possible degree OF
proficiency, keeping the house in a
continuous .uproar from the time
Willie Crosby, as the hostess, began
receiving her guests until they had
al made their departure.
In passing it will not be amiss to
mention Master Roberdeau Dunn,
who acted as stage director. and ne
filed the position like an old-timeF.
Witha1 the musical was great sue
cess and it is to be regretted that
Miss Rodwell and her gay little barr
Of terpsichoerans were not gre ted
by much larger house.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
MR.. w. x. HOOD
Pioneer Citizen of the County, Pass
es Away in his 18th Year

The death Of Mr. ". \. Hood.
which occurred at Magenta, his pian-
tation home. hast Saturday afternoon
removed from the citizenship Of the
county one of her Oldest and roblest
Nj Hood came to this county,
from Kentucky With his parents
about 1915 and sealed on The Deer
field plantation. which they after
wards sold TO the Richardson's and
purchased the Magenta plantation
where he died.
Mr.. Hood, at the time of his death.
was Is years Of age, was a native Of
Kentucky, being born near George
town In his death he leaves a wild
ow. four sons and two daughters
One son, Mr. w. IT. Hood. is a pro-
minent lumber dealer of Memphis.
while the other three are residents
of this county: Mr.. T. H Hood, the
capable chancery clerk, Mr.. d. H.
Hood, a member of the Hood Shar-
key hardware house OF this city. and
Mr. c. r. Hood. successful planter
in charge of the home plantation.
The daughters are Miss Mary Hood
and Mrs Miller whose home is III
South Carolina.
Mr.. Hood was a man of strong inn
pulses but never forgot the. hospit-
able ways of the pioneer. A man OF
the noblest traits and highest char
acter, he has left its strong impress
upon his sons and daughters who
will perpetuate his fame and emu
late his virtues.
A Kentuckian by birth. a Misissip-
plan by adoption, he was proud of
each states achievements and of their
distinguished sons.
impressive funeral service at the
home Sunday n9rs~ Fhe remains
were taken to Lexington. KY, where
they were inferred in the old family
cemetery of that city. To the family
The Times extends its true sympathy
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
THE NEW BANK
OPENS JULY |
w. p. KRETCHSMAR IS ELECT
ED PRESIDENT
DIRECTORS SELECTED
Who are Men of Good Business
Ability-Harley Metcalfe is Vice
President and Robert Toombs

The Commercial Savings Bank,
which was organized only few
weeks ago by Mr.. w. P. Kretschmar,
viii open its doors for business next
Monday morning. At meeting OF
the stockholders and directors held
Thursday. the following gentlemen
were selected TO look after the fu-
ture welfare ard safety Of this young
and PROMISING financial institution:
President, w p Kreschmar; Vice
President. Harley Metcalfe; Cashier,
Robert Toombs. Directors. L. \.
Bell IT MetcaIfe. p l. Mann. Z. r.
Workman TT X Alexander and w.
P. Krotschmar
These gentlemen who compose the
banks directory. are all successful
busin css men and whose advice and
counsel will keep the institution from
following any wild cat policies, but
at the same time conduct the busi-
ness successfully and with the idea
Of making the institution a help to
its patrons.
Mr.. w. P. Kretschmar, the presi-
dent. IS a young man of ability and
literary training, being a graduate Of
the state university. He is also a
young man of the highest sense Of
honor and has the full confidence of
the people Mr.. Kretschmar is we'll
fitted for the position to which he
has been elected through his associa-
tions with different mercantile firms
in the city and his practical banking
knowledge obtained during the two
wears he was cashier of the Bank of
Washington.
His assistant. Mr. Robert Toombs.
who fills the responsible position of
cashier, is also splendid young man
and stands we'll in the city He has
had several years banking experience
having worked in both the Citizens
and Bank of Washington
Mr. Harley Metcalfe, the vice
president. IS one of the county's
most successful planters and busi-
ness men and 6nanciers. who is re-
copnized bv everyone His name as
an officer adds to the confidence the
public will feel in the new institu-
ton
The new bank occupies the roo
under the Greenville Inn, former,
occupied by the Wheat1ey-Anderson
Co. This they have thoroughly re-
painted and overhau1ed and made it
a very attractive place. The bank
fixtures, which were manufactured at
Jackson. arrived this week and are
now set in and their plain but at
tractive appearance shows up well.
The new bank. we are glad to say,
starts out under the most favorable
auspices and it is The Times wish
that If NAV some day develop into
one Of the states large financial III
stituions.
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nittee of three be appointed by the
chairman to open the boxes and an
nounce the votes as tabulated by the
officers of election and as there are
no contests this count TO be final,
carried.
The chairman then appointed E.
kelfner, t. l.. Gilmer and Eugene
Bogen as the above committee.
A petition from the voters of Re
fuge asking for the establishment ol
voting precinct at Refuge store
was granted
l. Pink Smith was authorized to
print ballots and all candidates au-
thorized to send him their names TO
go on the ticket.
On motion no charge for printing
names ON the ticket will be asked
as ii was decided that there was
enough money left over from the
former election to pay for the work
The candidates whose names ap-
pear below were on the 6pal count
te.lared the nominees Of the party
For State Senator Hon Jno J..
Hebron.
For Members OF the Legislature
Van. b. Boddie. N. w Sumrali and
J. H. Nelms.
For Sheriff Harvey Miller
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
The Old Fashioned Spelling Bee

The oil Fashioned Spelling Bee at
the Central school last Tuesday
night given for the benefit Of the
Christian church. proved quite a sue
cess and all present enjoyed the
uuiq Il entertainments
Mr. Harvey Miller carried off the
prize for being the best spel1er while
Mr.. Harry Smith was given the
booby prize for being the worst
Mayor William Yerger brought
down the house by his recitation Of
that old classic Mary Had a Little
Lamb" The Old Mans Band fur
nished a number Of fine selections
throughout the evening which were
greatly enjoyed
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
FORGING TO
THE FRONT
HON. E. NJ. THOMAS TAKES
vICKSBURG BY STORM
MAKES ABLE ADDRESS
In That City Last Night, Was En-
Enthusiastically Received. Roundly
Applauded and Made a Great Gain
Thomas Club Meeting Monday

Washington couuiy's favoritc son
in the gubernatoral race, Hon E
n Thomas, made a speech to The
ctizens OF Nicksburg al the court
house last night, and il is said that
his effort was one 81 the best he has
made in his campaign
The court house was crowded with
interested voters and many ladies
graced the speaking by their pre-
scnce Mr. Thomas was introduced
10 the audience hy The Hon. S. S.
Hudson. who highly compimcutcd
The ability and high character of the
speaker of the evening Mr. Hud-
son was generously appIaudcd no the
close of his Introductory remarks,
and the large audience greeted Mr.
Thomas with rounds of applause
when he advanced to the center of
the platfrom to address them
Mr.. Thomas speech was devoid of
ali the mud-singing that has been
INDUCED in by other gubernatorial
ndidates who have addressed Nicks
burg audiences. This fact, coupled
with his strong and forcible >argu-
ments on the important issues OF ;hc
campaign won for him many rounds
of applause, and after the meeting
there were many expressions heard
that he had made large gain among
the voters of Warren county by his
clear cut arguments and presenta-
tions. Mr. Thomas spoke for an hout
and a half and during this time held
the rapt attention of his hearers At
the close he was given a genuine
ovation. His speech was a success
in every way and the result will be
good vote for him from Warren
county when the primaries are held.
A party of about fifteen gentlemen
accompanied Mr.. Thomas to Vicks-
burg and these gentlemen are very
well pleased with the result. Mr..
Thomas is a man who depends en-
tirely upon the strength of his own
convictions. He believes what he
says to his audiences. and on his po-
sition on the question at issue he viii
stand if he goes down in defeat. His
arguments do not fail to convince,
and while he lays no claim to- being
an orator. his speeches never fail 10
make the voters think twice over the.
ISSUES and they are almost compelled
10 recognize the truth and strength
Of his presentations.
On next Monday night the Thorn
as Club will hold a rousiug meeting
a the Offices of Shields g. Boddic.
ard all the members oft me ~ > and
friends OF Mr.. Thomas are requested
to be present Something Of inter-
est 10 all will be forthcoming and
plans will be laid for a more active
campaign for Washington comty's
honored son in the race
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
Greenville Concert Band Will Give
Open Air Concert on That Night


To DO as mach as possible toward
celebrating the Fourth Of July, Prof
Meiia and his band will give an open
air concert that night from the bal
cony Of the Grand Opera House.
Professor Mejia only regrets that
the city has not made any prepara-
ton to make this great national day
a rousing one. but will do all in his
power to celebrate and honor the
country OF his adoption by the open
air concert
The band boys are in frst-class
condition now and the people will be
given their first chance to hear the
DELIGHTFUL strains of military band
An effort will be made to give con-
certs throughout the summer, and
to this end a committee of the band
boys will solicit subscriptions from
Our merchants next week.
Following is given the program as
arranged:
I. March-"Caramba -.
:. -. :. l. p. Laurendeau. d.
2 March, Come Take a Trip in
NV Airship".. Shields & Evers
3. Overture-"A
4. March-"Jasper Jenkins :.
:. :. -. :. :. Henry P Vogel
:. "Loveland Waltzes". A. Hoffman
s. Overture-"Golden Rod.
49,. :. -. Mabel Mckinley
7. Salute to Kansas City"
-. -. Chas. Southwcll
s Happy Heine".. -.
beautiful prizes must work hard next
=. -. 49,. - u p. Lampe
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
Third Dividend Paid

Mr.. W.P. .Kretchsmar. the receiver
Of the Merchants & Planters bark.
is now paying off another dividend Ct
10 percent. to the depositors Of THIS
institution. This is the third diys-
dend paid and returns to the deposi-
tors so per cent or one-haIf the NOR
ev lost by the failure OF this bank.
This is a good return from any burse-
ed enterprise and Mr. Kretso i1snar
has a just right ia his feeling Of
pride over the good showing ne has
made Those who have not rece1vec
their checks can do so by calling at
the Commercial Savings Bank mkt
Monday
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
New Moving Picture Attraction

After considerable time and outlay
of money Mr. Shelton got his NOV
ing picture show in the old Handy
Kitchen building in running order.
He opened up Tuesday afternoon
and has been drawing large crowds
every day, and the patrons Of this
amusement attraction are very loud
in their praises Of the show
Mr. Shelton has the building en-
tirelv remodeled to suit the purposes
of his business and it presents a very
attractive appearance both inside
and crt. and the programs contain
moving views of interest to old and
young. The price Of admission at
this place IS only five cents and
every change Of program brings out
large crowds Don't forget this
amusement place when you want to
pass away an hour or so.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
Executive Committee Meeting

The Democratic Executive Com
naftee of the county met last Satur-
day 10 count the votes po1Ied at the
election on Thursday of last week.
There were present Walton Shields,
Ino. r. Gage, w. w. Worthington.
z. 7. Rogen. + H Crouch. A. L.
Neal, T. L. Gifiner. R. L. Willis. and
r. b. Williams. by proxy, f. KelIncr
On motion of J. Fl Crouch Messrs.
r. Pink Smith ard Fl T. Crosby
were elected secretaries.
Mr.. Crouch also moved that a com
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
CHILDREN'S MUSICAL
Interesting Program Which Was
Very Well Rendered

The chi1dren's musical. given last
Thursd day night at the Central school
for the benefit of the Methodist
church. was a rare musical treat and
reflects much credit upon little Miss
Tnez Rodwell and each and every
one of her charming little aids.
The program was rendered III its
entirety without break or flaw, each
little maiden executing her number
in a most graceful manner.
While il is hardly fair to make es-
pecial mention Of any without i'm
c1uding all. the writer cannot refrain
from complimenting little Miss Vel
ma Iusk upon her rendition of the
3sShepherd's Evening Song" and the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
Red Men to Celebrate

Vicksburg, Miss, June 25.- Mese
Seba Tribe of Red Men will celebrate
the 4th Of July in great style There
will be great street pageant, par
ticipated in by the Warren Light
artillery and Volunteer Southrons,
and by a number of Red Men from
about sixty tribes throughout the
state The Memphis delegation ex-
pected will likely come down on the
S. S. Brown. and lay over couple
OF days here. Chief Justice Whit
field. of Mississippi, will be the chief
speaker of the evening, when great
banquet is to be held.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29

The city will soon have another
theatorium. The new conner will be
located in the old Vormus store on
Poplar street. and halls from the
city of Natchez This will make three
for the city. but the boys say two
more are billed here by Christmas.
The Simmons theatorittm has been
exhibiting the Thaw trial this week
and drew good houses. Next Mon
day night there will be an entire
change OF program
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
EX.
CHANGE CAFE
REMODLED AND GREATLY I'M
PROVED
SPERO GEORGE & CO
The Enterprising Proprietors, are
Men Who Understand Their Busi-
ness and Who Have Given Greer
vile an Eating Place Unequalled

Greenville has today in the Cotton
Exchange Cafe, whose attractive In-
side, which appears below, one of
the neatest, cleanest and most UP 10
date restaurants III the state.
Mr. Spero George. who is at the
head of the company that owns the
restaurant, is of Greek descent. bul
has been in the United States for
over twelve years and in this city
eleven months. coming here from
Memphis. Tenn.
lie is man who has devoted his
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
Musical and Literary Treat in Store

The ladies Of the Catholic church
of the city are preparing a treat for
the citizens who enjoy literary and
musical talent in the way of readings
by Miss Aubrey Cowan. and muei-
Zeal program arranged for the occa-
sion by Mrs James NJ. Grasty
The entertainment will be given
for the benefit Of the building fund
Of the Catholic church Everyone is
cordially invited to attend. Admis-
sion e cents
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
Doctors and Lawyers to Move

This week and next aiS rowing
weeks for the doo,els and lawyers II
Greenville. Drs. Payne. Shivers and
Odeneal are preparing TO move to
their office room over Brill's store,
DIR Stewart to the Phelps building;
Drs Howard and 5: ne 10 the rooms
forinerly occupied Dy Payne, Shivers
& Odeneal and Attorney A. J. Rose
TO the office recently occupied by Dr.
Stone in the Weinberg building
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29

For Chancery Clerk-W. X. Gil
dart.
For Treasurer-J. c. Brandon.
For Superintendent of Education
Stevenson Archer.
For Tax Assessor T. Moore.
For Coroner and Ranger-Jno. n.
Dunn
The committee then adjourned q
meet on July s8. a. provided by law.
Walton Shields. Chairman
J. H. Crouch. Secretary
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-06-29
All the Planters are Smiling

The crop condition Of the country
is so much improved that there is
hardly a planter YOU meet without
a smile. From all reports the size
of the crop now depends upon the
VISIT of old Jack Frost
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take part will add greatly to tho In
tcrest in the unique entertainment. Col
onel 10. Lane Stern, one of the bright
est and most original members Of the
Richmond bar will be the Judge. All
the other official positions will be filled
by regular officers Mr.. Lawton
Crutchficld, deputy clerk OF the
Hastings Court, will be clerk; High
Constable w. H. Wyatt, Jr., will be
court officer, and Sergeant Talley, Of
the Police Court, will be court crier.
The PLAINTIFF in this highly interest
ing breach of promise suit will be Miss
Petit. and the luckless defendant Is
Hon. D. c. O'Flaherty: Colonel A. Y.
Newton, Of Worcester, Mass. is the
plaintiffs attorney, while Common
wealth's Attorney Minitree Folkes Will
represent the defendant.
The witnesses and Jurors will en-
brace people prominent in business
professional and social life.
Altogether the trial promises to be
one of the most clever entertainments
of the season.
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lhc management OF lakewood Park
have engaged the services OF a. tf '
natch and his attractions to furnish
material for an o!a-tlme fair and car,
rival. Among tho attractions that VIII
Ia presented Will DO tho Hatch coun'
try circus, witch will DO in large
tented arena, tho front Of which is ~
SUBSTANTIALLY built carved oak wagon
illuminated with hundreds or eleetric
i;rbts and handsomely gildcd, looking
like tho entrance to nm enormous pul-
ace. Tho show inside Is given by q
number Of feature circus performers PEI, y,
IN the show presented by THE Peer-
less Mamlen number Of fancy dances
will be seen. such as electric, radium
and hre-dances. Tile "Red Robins"
Mas been presented by u number Of
vaudeville artists, who have appeared
An theatres throughout the country.
Colored ministries Wall also be one Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
WESTHAMPT

DR.. Lorrimer James has returned TO his
home In Gloucester county after a brief visit
to friends In this locality. u. 4
j. 3. Badernoch has lost both OF his cows
which were bitten by rabid dog some
weeks ago. The dog was killed immediately
after his attack OH the cows. Every pre-
caution was taken with the cows after they
were bitten. but no signs Of hydrophobia was
evident until after twenty-one days had
passed. then the COW which was more slig ht-
" injured was taken sick and lived only q
few days. being apparently entirely para
lyzed from the first. In q couple OF days
the other COW. which was badly laceratod
by the infuriated animal, showed signs OF
n!mcnt and Immediately vicious, and had
to be killed. Bot hcows were very valuable
animals.
On Tuesday, April 10th. Mrs. Alice Kin
ney. OF Rio Vista, will leave for Europe
where she Will spend two months.
Mrs. Webb. of Westhampton, spent some
time rf<tntlS In Petersburg, Va.
After spneding some time In tho homo
of Mrs. Charles Goodman. OF Ridge. Mr.
and Mrs. James Urban and their little son,
phantom have returned to their home In the
city.
Mrs. Henry Ford. OF West Cary Street.
Richmond. has returned to her home after
| spending some time with her mother. Mrs.
Portcwig. of Broad Street Road.
Mrs. Eubank, of Westhampton Park. re-
Gently visited relatives In Richmond
Mrs. Thomas Shepperson. Of Ridge, spent
last Saturday In Richmond.
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.HONJAMES BRYCE
VISITS CHICAGO.
Spends a Busy Day at The Nari-
Gus Large Commercial
Establishments.
COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET.
British Ambassador Speaks OH
"Thc Modern Cityin Relation
10 tho State

CHICAGO, ILL, April 6.--James
Bryce, British ambassador TO tho
United States, after spending n busy
day in Chicago attending luncheohs
and visiting u score OF large CONNER
cial and Industrial establishments, to-
night was the guest of honor at a
banquet given by the Commercial CLUB
Mt the. Auditorium Hotel.
There were It's prominent business
and professional men about the board.
RED. white and blue. in the form of
st. Andrews Cross faced from one end
of the hall, the red. white and blue OF
the Stars and stripes at the other.
x The ambassador was the only speaker
during the evening. His topic was
1.-The Modern City in Relation to the
State" He said:
Mr.. Bryce's Speach.
'.What are tho functions of n proper
city government and what kind OF
work ought it to undertake for the
benefit Of the community?
Much depends on whether the par
ticular work to be done is in the ma
lture Of a monopoly. For instance. the
supply OF water is almost of necessity
monopoly. You cannot have a num-
4 Der of water companies undertaking to
supply each citizen by their own pipes.
Still less can you have rival street
railway companies laying down their
rails In the same streets. because
there would not be room. This must
be matter either taken over by the
city or handed over to one corpora
ton, which would become a monopO-
list at least for one particular part
of the city. And the SAME thing is
= true OF lighting. Now. where there is
a monopoly it is strongly urged In
England that the profits which a mo-
nopoly may earn and the increased
value which the growth of a city gives
to such a monopoly as that Of street
transportation ought to belong to the
public.
Honest and Capable.
.The financial results of some
branches of municipal work are much
disputed, and to present general con-
this moment premature. This much
however, may be said. 1t Is a precon-
dit!an to the giving to municipal au-
4 thority Of any control over public
not necessarily involved in the varying
existence of that municipal authority
a that the authority itself should be
honest and capable-that Is to say. tina,
men and Intelligent men. Whether
they are will depend on the conditions
Of the particular city. 1t will depend
mainly on the public spirit OF the
citizens and the sense of the civic duty
which animates them. Ii there Is {
lively sense of public duty and OF the
responsibility Of each Individual citi.
zen for the good government of the
NJ community: II he gives an honest vote
based on his Judgment Of the char.
acter Of the candidates; If he watches
5#e the conduct Of those who administer
on its behalf and calls them to strict
account for any misdoings, 1t will OBJ.
8 viously be safe to intrust to the mu-
nicpality functions which otherwise
might be desirable to withhold.
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SEVEN PERSONS KILLED
BY TORNADO AT LUVERNE

LCVEFNE, ALA., April C.-Seven
persons, five white and two colorcd.
1t Is learned. were killed by the tor
nado that passed through this county
yesterday. The storm struck nearest
4 to Luverne at Pntsburg, SIX miles from
hero. There several houses were
blown down, and Samuel Brown and
two children were -iniured. James
Knowles and son were killed at Petrey.
Others were injured. Mr.. Farrier and
two children met death at Rrndleyton.
as did the two negroes Mrs Farrer
was fatally hurt. Several others were
injured.