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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
GREENWOOD AND
LffLORE COUNTY
Directory to be Published at an
Early Date.

A Directory for Greenwood and Leilore
county Is now being compiled by Mr.. +
W. Sterling, representative of the Ma.
loney Directory Co, the directory pub
fishers OF the South, and the book will
be printed as soon as the necessary data
can be gotten together and put In type
The Maloney Directory Co. is now
publishing directories for ~ cities and
has had IS years experience in the bus
mess, and has reputation for accuracy.
The Greenwood and Leflore county
book will be departure from regular
directories the special feature being
an illustrated, pictorial, descriptive
sketch of the city and eounty's many
advantages. 1t is the purpose Of the
Business League and others to buy ex-
ira copies of the book and send them
out to advertise the city and county.
The proposed BiFsctory will give the
population, names of residents, occupa-
tion, etc, and we are confident nearly
everybody will readily buy one or more
copies of it.
Those in possession OF any exceptional
data or event are requested to leave
same at The Commonwealth Office and it
will be handed to Mr.. Sterling for In.
sertion in the Directory.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
THE GRAND LODGE
OF ODD FELLOWS.
Gen. Monroe McClurg Specially Hon.
ored In Election of 0fflcers.

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, held
at Hattiesburg last week, adjourned on
the 22nd inst, and was one Of the most
interesting sessions in the history of
that splendid fraternal order.
The following officers we're elected for
the ensuing year.
Grand Master-C C. Broome, of Meri-
dian.
Deputy Grand Master-P, W. Maer, Of
Columbus.
Grand Warden A. H. Smith, Of Moss
Point.
Grand Secretary W. 8. p. Doty, of
Grenada.
Grand Treasurer Il. McClurg, of
Walden.
Grand Representative Monroe Nc.
Clurg, Of Greenwood. J. ]. Conan Is the
other grand representative, he holding
over from last year. The retiring Grand
Master, Hon. o. B. Quin, OF McComb
City, generously laid aside his claim to
the honor of grand representative In fav-
or of Gen. McClurg.
The next meeting of the Grand Lodge
will be held at Meridian on the third
Tuesday in May, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
APPEAL TO SOUTH.
To Stop All Business When Davis
Statue Is Unveiled.

New Orleans, May 25.--An appeal to
all SoutherDers briefly to stop business
and all moving wheels at 2 pm. June 8,
the moment OF the unveiIing Of Jefferson
Davis statue at the Richmond reunion
of the Confederate veterans, was issued
here tonight by Gen. Lee, commanding
the veterans.
The order urges upon all Confederate
soldiers in the United States and other
parts Of the world, all employees Of labor
and workers, their wives and children,
that for five minutes they cease all oc-
cupation and with barred and bowed
heads do reverence to the memory OF the
Confederate leader.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
Baptist Services.

On next Sunday morning and Sunday
night, Pastor s. y. Tull, Of the Baptist
church, will begin two series Of special
sermons which will run through some
weeks. The morning series will bsar
the general title "The First New Testa-
mont Church" The subject next Sum
day morning will be "The Founding a
the First New Testament Church when
and by whom The Sunday night
series will relate especially to young
people. The FIRST subject ot the seriss
to be delivered next Sunday night viii
be "A Young Man Bound in Fetters Of
Brass"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
BIG SNOWSTORM
IN WINDY CITY.
Severe Hall Mingled with SNOW Causes
Much Damage.

Chicago, May Freakish, capri
cious May today handed Chicago fierce
snow and hail storm which had all the
features OF blizzard excepting the low
temperature, The hail was very heavy
and continued for some time. The snow,
while not heavy enough to stall railroad
trains, was snow storm Just the same,
but 1t melted almost Immediately.
Thousands of pleasure seekers at the
parks, on excursion boats, the summer
gardens and other spots were soaked by
the sudden downpour and badly mauled
by the hail The bail and snow inter
fered to some extent with the elevated
roads, as it piled on the third rail-, hav-
ing about the same effect as q winter
sleet storm, but not lasting an long.
Fears are entertained that the hail has
done much damage to the growing crops
and fruit trees. 1t was severe enough TO
whip the smaller park trees into shreds,
break windows In many instances and
cause considerable suffering among auto
mobiIists who could not make shelter
quickly.
May did not need this latest tantrum
TO estab ish her record as the worst ever.
The month has not displayed a single
redeeming feature 30 far. The record
for cold, frost and snow have no parallel.
The snowfall during the month has been
greater than some Dccembers. During
the first twenty-fonr days the tempera-
turc averaged five degrees lower than IL
should. The nearest approach to the
scandalous conduct OF this May was In
1893. May, 1897, also had bad record.
During the present month there has
been total snowfall Of / 2-5 inches.
Frosts have been frequent and cicles
have repressed the spring flowers.
Chicagoans are still wearing heavy
wraps, arctics and ear mufIs and May
instead OF being merry, as she is sup
posed to be and strongly touted In that
respect by poets and other disordered
persons, has been grouchy, deceiving
month, without solitary feature to
commend her.
About the only persons who have a
kind word to say for the month are the
wheat bulls who have added to their
fortunes every hour that the weather has
been atrocious which means that many
Of them have had the opportunities dur
Ing the last thirty days To grow hump.
backed carrying their speculative gains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
THE COTTON CROP
IS 20 DAYS LATE
Vitality OF the Plant Low and Stands
Rather unsatisfactory.

Commercial Appeal, May 27th,-T Tn,
Commercial Appeal presents herewith
is first cotton crop report for the sea
son. Replies are made to embrace con
ditions up to and including May 90, ant
all comparisons are made with last year
These reports cover every cotton-pro
dacing section of the South with the ex
ception of Virginia and Florida. ..
The following leading questions wer,
submitted to all correspondents
How much larger or smaller is the
acreage than that OF last year?
To what extent has repanting beer
necessary?
What Is the present condition and vi
tality OF the plant ?
How many days earlier or later is the
start than last year,
Has the cultivation OF the plant pro.
ceeded to any extent?
Has the replanted cotton, and the cot.
ton not replanted, come to good stands 7
Have seed for planting been scarce or
abundant?
How is the supply OF labor as com
pared with last year?
Results are found as herewith:
That the acreage is six-tenths of one
per cent. smaller than that of last year.
That replanting has been necessary to
40.S per cent. of the total area.
That the vitality OF the plant is low,
appearance often sickly and condition
uncertain.
That the crop is eighteen days later
than last year.
That cultivation has proceeded only
In the most southerly portions Of the
belt and not universally there.
That stands OF the early planted cot
ton are poor and that the replanting has
been so recent that no report on stands
was possible to a general extent.
That seed were scarce in all states ex-
cept the two Carolinas and Texas.
That labor conditions are slightly less
favorable than last year, the farm sup
ply being drawn upon for other work.
The showing by the several states is
as follows:
Mississippi 035 per cent,
replanted 63 per cent, 25 days late.
Arkansas Acreage $50 per cent, re-
planted so per cent, 23 days late.
Alabama Acreage a3S per cent, re-
planted 81 per cent, "a days late,
Georgia Acreage 10l per cent, re-
planted 80 per cent, IA days late.
Tennessee Acreage 0a,G per cent, re-
planted 45 per cent, "a days late.
Texas Acreage 104.G per cent. re-
planted 80 per cent, 20 days late.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Ac-
reage III per cent, replanted % per
per cent, IA days late.
Missourl-Acreage 90 per cent., re-
planted 35 per cent, Is days late.
North Carolina-Acreage 100 per cent,
replanted 25 per cent crop on time.
South Carolina Acreage 9s per cent,
'eplanted 1s per cent, days late.
Louisiana-Acreage 97.l per cent, re-
planted 40 per cent, 27 days late.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
GREENWOOD WANTS
REV. GEO. G, Gates.
Committee Goes to YaI0O City Today
to Extend Invitation.

A committee, consisting Of Revs. j. G.
Park, S. L. Tull and W. W. Harrison left
this morning for Yazoo City to present
petition, signed by nearly every citi-
zen and business man of Greenwood, in
viting Rev. Geo. G. Gates to come to this
city and conduct series OF revival
meetings as soon as he completes his en-
gagements in Yazoo City and Jackson.
Our people are anxious to have the
noted evangelist come to Greenwood,
and we hope he may he in position to
accept the invitation extended him to-
day and announce an early engagement
Tor this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

People everywhere take pleasure In
tostifying to the good qualities Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md, writes:
~ wish to tell you that can recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My lit
tie girl, Catherine, who is two years old,
has been taking this remedy whenever
she had cold since she was two months
old. About month ago contracted a
dreadful cold myself, but ! took Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and was soon
as well as ever" This remedy Is for
sale by Raines drug store and Geo. D,
Cassity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
STATEMENT FIRST
NATIONAL BANK.
SpIendld financial Showing for the
Quarter Just Ended.

The quarterly statement showing the
financial condition Of the First National
Bank Of Greenwood is published 10 this
issue Of The Common wealth, to which
we direct the attention Of our readers.
This staunch banking house has paid
up capital Of e250.000, surplus $4,000
and undivided profits s2s,075.73. Its re-
sources foot up $94s,s02.95, aud the in
dividual deposits subject to check are
$220, ,Ss2,s7.
The officers and directors Of the First
National are among the best business
men In Lenore county, and we congratu-
late them upon the splendid prosperity
which their bank II enjoying.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
AND
WILLIAMS INVITED
TO Meet In Joint Debate In Green
wood on July Fourth.

The following invitation, signed by
$50 qualified electors Of Greenwood and
vicinity, was mailed TO both Governor
James H. Vardaman and Congressman
John Sharp Williams last Saturday by
Secretary +. II. Austin OF the Business
League, and replies to same are awaited
with Interest by our people;
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
SOME INTERESTING
ITTA BfNA ITEMS.

c. Dunn spent Sunday in Green
wood.
Supt. W. NJ. Peteet had business
here Wednesday.
We regret to note +. B. Morris on
the sick list this week,
+. H. Scott made a business trip
to Carrollton Monday night
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Crowell, Friday, May the Oath, a boy
T. G. Morris was down from
Schlater to see his home folks Tues
day,
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Cooper, Tuesday, May the 2Sth, a
boy.
Born, unto Mr., and Mrs. j. F.
Russell, Monday, May the 9th, a
girl.
NJ. B. Grace made quite an inter
esting speech at the school house
Monday night.
Mrs. Perkins, of Pheba, is here
this week the guest of her sister,
Mrs. w. Mcdaniel.
Harry Goodman is home from
Lebanon, Tenn, where he attended
school the last term.
DR.. w. l.. KERN spent the latter
part Of last week in Tchula and
Lexington, visiting relatives.
Mrs. w. w. Ncblett spent Sunday
night here, the guest OF Mrs. Reese,
en- route to her home at Sheppard
town.
Little Miss Hattie HoIloman spent
Sunday in Schlater the guest Of the
family Of her uncle, DR.. Il, G. Ham
ilton.
Rain RAIN Rain! Entirely too
much rain for the crops, and this
cold weather is death on young
cotton"
Miss Pink Cone, who has been
teaching for the last term in Colum-
bia, made her many friends glad by
a visit here this week.
J. L. Cone, Of Greenwood, was in
town Tuesday, and carried his sis
ter, Miss Pink, down to Bear Creek,
where they spent the day with their
sister, Mrs. j. B. Spruill.
Rev. w. A. Borum preached bis
last sermon here Tuesday night. Mr..
Borum has only been supply for
the Baptist church until the pastor,
Rev. w. r. Cooper, could finish
school. Mr.. Cooper will be home
the first Of June, and, while the
church learned to love Mr.. Borum
very much, it will gladly welcome.
Mr.. Cooper back, for he is the regn-
lar pastor here, and Mr.. Borum is
the pastor OF the church at Green
vile, and could not give this church
the time and attention that its pas
tor will. Mr.. Borum is an able
preacher and true christian, and
has done much good here as a Supply.
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See Electrical Theatre, open every
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

EXERCISES FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, June Ord, at Odd Fellows and
Greenwood Cemeteries.

These services will be held under the
auspices OF the two Chapters of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
andthe two Cemetery Associations.
All are cordially invited to meet at
the First Presbyterian Church $3.50 pm.
for the first part Of the ceremonies, and
from there to the cemeteries where the
exercises will be concluded.
PROGRAMME.
TAT Church)
Masters of Ceremonies r. T. Jones,
W. A. Stinson, T. M. MILESTONE.
Invocation by Rev. W. W. Harrison.
Song by choir "Guide Me, Oh Thou
Great Jehovah"
Recit.. .tion-" he Soldiers Grave, by
Miss Stella Steele.
Solo "Stonewall Jackson's Prayer
by Mrs Robert Miller.
Benediction by Rev. J. c. Park.
Procession to Cemeteries.
(At Cemeteries.)
'"The angels above us hover,
And the breezes requiem sing,
AS we meet today to cover
Our dead with the flowers Of spring
Addresses by Hon. W. NJ. Wilmington
and Hon. Il. D. Stone.
Friends That Are Absent Today; The
Vacant Chair"
Placing Of flowers on graves by little
girls and boys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
If you have a Ieaky cabin
roof cover It with vulcanite
Roofing, over old shingles.
Henderson & Baird.
While In the city visit the Electrical
Theatre. Open from to II IN.
For Sale or Rent.

An s-room cottage on 4-acre lot 10 a
high, dry hill town, on Southern r. r.,
convenient for Delta farmer. For cash
Or on terms. Call on Or address W. r.
McCafIey, fO5 Market street, Green
WOOD Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
THE JEFFERSON
DAVIS SCHOOL.
The Closing Exercises q Most Brill.
liant Success.

The closing exercises of the jefferson
Davis School on Monday and Tuesday OF
this week were decidedly the most sue
eessfal aud interesting in the history of
"reenwood's splendid public high school,
and the spacious auditorium was not
large enough to accommodate the enor-
NOUS crowds in attendance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
Monday Morning.

The exercises begun Monday morning
at 10 O'Clock, and each of the children
on tho program deserve special mention,
but lack of space forbids.
Little Wee-Wee's" and "All Aboard
for sleepyland, by the primary depart.
ment, was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
1.-Two Very Similar Twins" by Fred
Austin and Albert Bowles, brought down
the house.
Lily Humphreys voice was unusually
sweet in the song, won't You Come
Over TO Ny House p
The reading by Louise Locke, "a Mat
rlmonial Experiment" evidenced won
deriul talent
A song, "The Little Secret" by little
berta Weaver, received great applause.
THE Quarrel" by Charles priestley
McWillic and Mary Lee Davis, was es.
pecially good
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
PROCEEDINGS OF
CITY COUNCIL.
May, 1907, Meeting Mayor and Board
OF Aldermen.

Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in
regular session May Z, 1907, with the
following members and officers present :
W. S. Vardaman, mayor; R. II. Hicks,
clerk; ". r. Bell, W. T. Loggins, John A.
Shute, W. M. Wilmington, B. L. Young,
aldermen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

The report of r. L. Miller, marshal
and tax-collector was received and APP
proved as follows Fines and costs
ss2sSO, street tax s444OO, privilege tax,
$500.
Report of Gid Montioy, street commits
sioner, was received and approved.
The Mayor was instructed to commun-
icate with the Southern Heat and Power
Co. and the Young Bridge Company and
ascertain upon what terms their re-
spective accounts against the city can
be closed.
Report Of r. L. Sims, treasurer, was
examined and approved.
W. r. Melton's petition to erect lunch
stand on Miller lot, on Market street,
was granted.
Mayor was authorized to offer $500
reward for the arrest OF Chester Hay
good, escaped, charged with unlawful
retailing.
The resolution adopted by the Board
Of Truskees naming the white public
school ,sThe Jefferson Davis School was
| ratified, and said school will be known
| in future By said name.
Concrete sidewalks along the north
side Of CarrolIton Avenue from Kitchell
Hotel to Main street were ordered put
| a<,.,,,, ~, ~, y,r.nnrtv !, ,unara
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
To Hon. JAS, X, Vardaman and Hon. Johr
Sbarp Williams

To Hon. JAS. X. Vardaman and Hon. Johr
Sharp Williams
Dear Sirs =; 1t is doubtless apparent
to you that the people Of Mississippi
are anxious that an od-time Joint de.
bate shall be had between their oandi.
dates for the United States Senate, In
which the issues Of the day and public
| questions shall be discussed, and 1t Ia
doubtless your intention to engage in
such debate before the present cam.
paign Is ended.
The people Of Greenwood and vicinity
have arranged for great rally and eel
ebratlon of the Fourth Of July In Green
wood, at which time large number of
voters from this and adjoining counties
will be in attendance.
As the people Of Greenwood are
friends and neighbors of both of you, we
suggest that 1t would be fitting and
proper observance of that great day for
you to honor them with your presence
and to engage in a joint debate ON that
occasion.
We, therefore, respectfully invite and
urge you to bo with US and to engage in
such debate at that time, and we assure
you of most hearty welcome a spien-
did audience and a respectful hearing.
1t is the purpose of the Business
League and citizens generally to pro-
vide big basket dinner and barbecue,
fine band Of music, auto racos, match
game OF baseball, flower parade, an
exhibition by Prof. Oldrieve, the water
walker, and other attractions for the
entertainment Of the mammoth crowd
expected here on the Glorious Fourth.
All the candidates for Governor and
the other State offices will be invited to
attend, and Il the Senatorial aspirants
should agree to come we confidently
look for a crowd Of eight or ten thous.
and people In Greenwood to hear their
Joint discussion,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

See Electrical Theatre, open every
dsy. New pictasss dsily.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

Tuesday evening at $3.50 O'Clock the
interesting graduating exercises toos
place, attended by an immense audience
OF our people.
Ihe exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. ]. G. Park, followed with
the beautiful chorus, Summer Fancies,'
and an instrumental solo, "The Palms."
The graduates then proceeded to read
their respective essays az follows:
Miss Ruth selliger, "The Influence Of
Immigration
Mr.. Baines Austin, "Good Character
the Best Legacy"
Mr.. Arthur Bell, "'Fhe Preservation Of
Niagara"
Each essay was splendidly written
and well received.
After another splendidly rendered
chorus and an instrumental solo, Prof,
D. 9. Hull, Of the A. e. NJ. College, de-
liyered the annual address. Prof. Hull
Ba very pleasing speaker and his re-
marks were listened to with great In
terest from start TO finish.
Superintendent G. u. Saunders then
delivered the diplomas to the three
graduates in his characteristic graceful
manner.
Hon. W. NJ. Wilmington, in behalf Of
the ]. z. George Chapter q. d. O., elo-
quentiy presented the Jefferson Davis
School magnificent portrait OF General
Robert Edward Lee, which was received
by supt. Saunders in q few appropriate
remarks.
The exercises closed with a beautiful
chorus, "Come Where the Blue Bells
Ring"
The Commonwealth congratulates the
able Superintendent and his capable
corps Of assistants upon the splendid /.
progress they have made in the conduct
Of our school, and bespeaks for them
even greater success during the next
session.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31
Monday Evening.

Long before the hour for the evening
program the auditorium was filled TO It's
utmost capacity, aud there was not
even standing room for the crowd
me platform was tastily and appro-
priateiy decorated the background be-
Ing black and dotted with stars, while
silver stars were placed on the white
bunting drapcd gracefully overhead.
The college colors, canary and blue,
were also prominent. This made beau
tlfui setting for the pretty little oper-
etta, THE Moon Queen.' The Breezcs'
were beautifully dressed In blue, the
"sunbeams' in yellow, the CLOUDS" In
white, the STARS" In black with silver
stars, and tho Rain Drops. In pink.
The chorus Of each was appropriately
given and the different drills displayed
superior training.
Miss Pearl Arterbury, rs "Moon," was
beautiful, suspended In tho armament.
She was elected Queen Of the Universe
ana then crowned by the "Sun," Stanley
Bowles, after which beautiful tribute
was paid her by the Princess Sunbeam,
Miss Virginia Topp, and others.
A splendid chorus by the entire uni.
verse closed very pretty and interest
Ing entertainment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-31

Resignation of I. Dauphine was re-
ceived and accepted.
Contract for working city prisoners
was awarded to s. f. Jones as follows :
first class prisoners 500 per month and
second-class $500 per month.
The Board adjourned until Friday
May 10th, when all officers and members
met except W. T. Loggins, alderman.
Reports of the Light and Water Plant,
showing receipts and disbursements
for 1905 and 1906, and same for months
of March and April 1907, were exam
ined and approved.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-22
AUCTIONEER WANTS HIS
LICENSE RESTORED

Auctioneer C. H. O'Connor, whose
license was revoked by the police board
recently has asked that it be reissued,
and for that purpose Milton K. Young
yesterday made a statement OF the
situation to the police board:
"O'Connor respectfully represents that
on May IA he was the owner of license
authorizing him to act as auctioneer in
Los Angeles, with his principal place of
business at 246 South Broadway, hay
ing paid into the city treasury $150 for
that privilege from January 1 to the
end of the year.
Said Broadway establishment has
been closed ever since April 1, and on
said May IA and for some days prior
thereto the petitioner has been conduct
ing an auction business at 5S2 South
Main street, as he believed and still be-
iieves he had a right to under said
license, as an auction business owing
to it's nature cannot be conducted in
any one particular place but must be
conducted according to the location of
the property to be sold.
Said license was revoked without
notice to the petitioner of any intention
so to do and without his having an op-
portunity to be heard.
mo part of the license money has
been returned to him, and he requests
that the license be reissued specifying
his principal place of business as 532
South Main street,
The request was referred to Chief
Kern for investigation and report.