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WARNING nRnER

Ola Lee May, piaintiff, vs W. J. May, defen- dant--In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant, w. I. May is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint Of the pialntln. ola Lee May. W. I. Green,
 August i5. 1907 Clerk.
 Wright Prickett, solicitor for plaintif
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FAR MERS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers Of unions are especially requested to notify The Star or any changes in offi cers meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud of greatest possible value to the embership.
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POLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets at the court house In Mena on the 3rd Wednesday in 1907. Cleo Wood, president: N. J. Wilcox, secetary and treasurer.
 Will Nj. Martin, County Lecturer and Or tntss. M ountain Fork, Ark.
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OWEN CHApEL UNION No i:

A. $. McMahon president; Lewis Fortner, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays in each month.
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RUST UNION.

<. Thacker, president; ]. C. Terrell, secre- iary.. Meets 2nd and tth saturday at2 P. m. Rocky postofiice.
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OLD COVE UNION No

John l.. Riding, resident; J. N Wilkins, secretary. Meets at lowry school house 2d and 4th Saturdays in each month at T;aD pm.
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 2so.

l.. II. stephens, president; J. II. stephens. secretary. Meets twice each month. Oden r. Q.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. POT. r. II. Fur, president; ]. NJ. Doronah secretary. Meets each ist and 3d Wednesday nights. Egger F. Q.
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NOTICE FOR rUnLIcATIoN.

NOTICE FOR PUBLIt,ATION. Department of the Interior. Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, Aug. Ig, 1907. Notice Is hereby given that
 JOHN X. HEATH Of Nunley, Ark. has filed notice Of hts inten. ton to make final i've year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No 2t9If made October IT, 1901, for the sl. Srl., Sec ton ', Township South, Range B West, and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk Of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on Oc- tober !. 1907.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cuitiva- Ion Of, the land, viz:
 William A. Heath Thomas Heath, Ed Lewis, all Of Board Camp, Ark, and Thomas Harrison Of Mena, Ark.
 II. q. Friedheini, Register.
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WATERS IINOn

OLIVER CHAPEL UNION. T. C. Hill, president; J. B. Joplin, secretary Meets each Tuesday night. Mena P. .O.
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LIBERTY UNION NO. 225.

Geo. Wood, president, !. K. Wilcox, secre- tary; meets saturday night before I'd and ith sundays. Eggcr F. ..
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WARNING ORnkR.

WARNING ORDER. State of Arkansas, County Of Polk, Center Township.--In Justices Court. Davis Drug Co.,. plaintiff, ys. c. F.. Meyers. defendant. The defendant, C. F.. Meyers is warned to appear in this court within thirty days nd answer the complaint Of the plaintin, Davis Drug Co
 c. Woodruff, J. F. Aug IT. 1907.
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FIDELITY UNION.

A. 1T. Hilton, president; A.. F. Wear secre- tary. Meets every "Wednesday night at Board Camp school house at T:30.
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RANSOM UNION NO. oi7.
ROCKY uNIoN-

c. W. Scott president Prof W. R. Shnn secretary. r. O., Mcna, Ark. Meets lst and 3rd Saturdays at D. m.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-08-29
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk, Center Townhip.--ln Justices Court. Legate Bros, plaintiff, ys. C.E Meyers, de dendant. The defendant, C. F. Meyers, is warned to appear bi this court wit hin thirty days and answer the complaint of the piaintin. Legatc Bros.
 C. Woodruff, J. r. August IT, ig07.
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RoARn cAMp IfNInN

h. Moore president; ]. A. Cobb, secretary. Meets lst and third Saturdays in each month at ? O clock D. m.
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COVE UNION.

P. Campbell, secretary: Meets at Old Cove school house second and fourth Saturday nights in each month.
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GANN IrNInN

W. F.. Ratclifie, president; W. M. Chamber secretary. Meets Friday nights, Waters P. q
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. S91. W. II. Gibney, president; W. F. Cox, secrc- tMy. Meets first and second Wednesday nights of each month. Quito, F. Q.
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WARNING ORDER State Of Arkansas, County Of Polk, Center Township.--fn Justices Court. Clyde Cunnin gham, piaintifi, ys. C. E. Mey. CTS. defendant. The defendant. c. F. Meyers, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintif, Clyde Cunningham.
 C. Woodruff. J. r. August ,l7 1907.
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W. NJ. Bunyard, president; c. W. Fisher secretary. Meets first and third Fridays of each month at ? D. m.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 12S4
 Philip Abernathy, president, Wills Jones, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays.
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PLEASANT HILL UNION NO. 1900. ]. A. Moore, president; J. A. Griffin, secre- tary. Meets every other Saturday night at Hatfield postofiice.
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RICH MOUNTAIN UNION NO. 1898. J. z. Little. secretary. Meets every second and last Saturday fin each month.
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WESTvIEw UNION NO. 195. T. M. IiollIngsworth, president; W. c. Eads, secretary. Meets first and third Saturday afternoons.
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COSSATOT UNION. A. c. Higgins, president; K. D. Wood, secre- tary. Meets at Gap Springs school house every second and fourth Saturday at D. m. shady r. Q.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1542. K. l.. Dalrymple, secretary
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OZARK UNION NO. 1902 $. n. Manning, secretary.
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GRANNIss UNION NO. 173s. W. l.. Farmer, secretary.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. r. A. Dooley, secretary
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Charles Burke. secretary.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION No. 2s4, ]. C. Yell, secretary.
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 'th Sundays, Potter r. 0.
 OLIVER CHAPEL UNION. T. C. iiill, president; J. B. Joplin. secretary Meets each Tuesday night. Mena F. Q.
 WATERS UNION. secretary. Meets Friday nights, Waters P. ..
 GAIN UNION. R. ]. Wilkinson president; A. c. Robinson Secretary Meets 2nd and ith Saturdays at o'clock p. m. Gam F. Q.
 oDEN UNION. L. II. stephens, president; J. II. stephens. secretary. Meets twice each month. Oden 20.
 HATFIELD UNION NO 260. D. Moore, president; !. A. Cobb, secretary. Meets lst and third Saturdays in each month at 2oclock ?. m.
 BOARD CAMP UNION A. II. Hilton, president; A. F.. Wear secre- tary. Meets every Wednesday night at Board Camp school house at T:sD.
 FIDELITY UNION. John l.. Riding, resident; J. Wilkins, secretary. Meets at lowry school house 2d and 4th Saturdays in each month at T:3O D. m.
 OLD COVE UNION NO. 174. P. Campbell, secretary; Meets at Old Cove school house second and fourth Saturday nights in each month.
 COVE UNION. A. S. McMahon, presidents; Lewis Fortner, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays in each month. OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO 330 W. NJ. Bunyard, president; c. W. Fisher secretary. Meets irst and third Fridays of each month at D. m.
 
 wEsTvIEw UNION NO. 1s5. T. Nj. Hollngsworth, president; W. c. Eads, secretary. Meets first and third Saturday afternoons.
 ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ssl W. II. Gibney, president; W. F.. Cox, secrc- tIy. Meets first and second Wednesday nights of each month. Quito, F. 0.
 FOWLER UNION NO. 12s4. Philip Abernathy, president Wills Jones, Meets first and third Saturdays. PLEASANT HILL UNION NO 1900 ]. A. Moore, president; ]. A. Griffin, secre- tary. Meets every other Saturday night at Hatfield postofiice.
 cOSSATOT UNION 4. c. Higgins, president; K. D. Wood, secre- tary. Meets at Gap Springs school house every second and fourth Saturday at p. m. shady F o.
 RICH MOUNTAIN UNION NO. 1898 J. 7. Little. secretary. Meets every second and last Saturday fin each month.
 OZARK UNION NO. 1902 $. n. Manning, secretary.
 GRANNISS UNION NO. 1733. W. l.. Farmer, secretary.
 HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1542. K. l.. Dairy mple, secretary
 OVERTURE UNION NO. 1891 Charles Burke, secretary.
 CENTER UNION NO. 1901, T. A. Dooley, secretary. HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4, ]. C. Yell, secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
Death Of Gus WeI1e.

Mr.. GUS wehe, who was foreman for
Messrs. gesty & Co. in the construction
fthe new court house In this city, and
who resided here the past few years
died at Helena, Ark. on Sunday, Jan. Is
1907, after a few days illness with hema.
turia fever. Mr.. wehe was en- route fol
Hot Springs to recuperate his health,
but had to stop at Helena, where he died
in few days. He was . genial, indus
trious and generous man and had host
Of friends here. He was only 3S years
OF age, and was member OF the winena
Masonic lodge. Messrs. " 9. Hit and
Ed. Ayers went over to Helena and were
with Mr.. Wehe In his last hours, and re-.
port that he had the best Of medical At
tention throughout his illness. Mr..
Wehe's remains were sent to bis former
home, P.omeroy, Ohio, for interment. A
singular coincidsnse In connection With
his death was the receipt Of Telegram
from Chicago announcing the death Of
his sister In that city on the same day,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
SAD DEATH OF
MRS. A. J. SCRUGGS.
Accidental Discharge ofs Pistol Kills
sceea Woman,

The following Telegram from Carroll
ton In Wednesdays Commercial Appea
relates q sad affair which occurred nea,
Hemingway last Saturday night.
The many friends Of Mr.. scruggs In
this city sympathlze with him In his
great distress over the sad accident:
Carrollton, Miss, Jan. PA. ].
Scruggs, a prosperous farmer, who lives
In the Hemingway vicinity OF this capn,
ty, accidentally shot apd killed bis wife
Saturday night about 10 O'Clock. Mr..
Scrnggs had been to Greenwood, Miss,
on business, and carried his pistol with
him. 0nhis return he was caught In
rain and the pistol got wet. When he
got home he carried his pistol into the
house and was drying IL with a dry
cloth and II was In some way aceiden.
tally discharged, the ball taking eficct
In the center og her abdomen. Mrs.
scruggs lived about twenty-four hours
after the accident. She leaves Ave lit
tie children.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
CIRCUIT COURT
CONVENED WEDNESDAY
Jur'es tmpsnelled and Jude Smith
Charles Grssd Jury.

Lefore county circuit court convened
mere Wednesday morning, with Judge
sydney NJ. Smith presiding and District
Attorney Sam D. Neill on hand to prose.
cute ovil.doers.
i The opening Of the term was detained
on account of the trial Of tho Starting
case at Greenville, which was concluded
Tuesday.
The grand jury was irst en,panslled,
and Judge Smith proceeded to deliver
an able and exhaustive charge to 10
members, In which he fully covered
every requirement. Of the Code relating
thereto At the conclusion Of JUDGE
Smiths charge the grand jury retired,
and begun Its work, and the court pro-
ceeded to empanel the petit juries Tor
the first week Of the term.
| The criminal docket will not be taken
up until next Monday, and civil busi-
ness only will be disposed Of this weak.
Both dockess are large and the remain
der af the four weeks allowed for tho
term will be consumed by tho court.
Circuit Clerk ]. D. Humphreys had
everything In his department In good
shape for the opening OF court. He Id
being assisted by'Mr. r. M. Hight.
Sheriff T. O. CARROT and his coyss II
deputies are promptly discharging their
respective duties.
The members Of our local bar are all
on hand loakiag after the interests of
theAr siients. The bar Of Greenwood
canaot be surpassed In point OF ability
in the State.
The following Is list oi tho Grand
Jurors: D. 9. Peteet, foreman; Jesse ].
Vause, G. !. Wilson, T. X. Kenkins, ". +.
Rich, W, 9. Mcmillan, E. n. Barry, VII
sherNsr, ]. II. Moore, W. II. Davis, r. 7.
Best, Jno. B. Smith. n N. Pentecost, v.
". Gray, Gearse Boddie, Jesse 6herborn,
J. I. Perkins, 1. J. Young, 7. B. Prophst.
Batlifi, !. W. Parish.
The following ls list Of the petit
iuries for this week. Jury No, 1.--P. Il
DeLoach, Jas. H. Godsey, ". McDsnIal.
]. M. Johnson, J. r. Gates, J. I. Flaas>
gan, John Chatoney, ]. Ling, W. n. Hss.
bricks, W. B. Fulkerson, J. &. Kent, HI.
Castle.
Jury No. 2.- -Eli Abbott, Jasper Dsa-
mis-, I. y. Pace A.. J. Allen, q. A. HART \.
!, lnlow, n. W. Scales, =. II. AasIlA
Oscar Bernander, W. p. Lewis, W. q
Jno N. Schram.
The visiting attorneys In stteudAsce
his week were; HoA A. T. RoaAa W
'renada; Hon. n n. Miller, of HsAis-
lursti Hon A.A. Armistead, Of vicks-
'Irgi Mr. ]. N. Bradford, Of Ttta Bsua;
ton. O. A. Mclean, Of winona; D. A.
dcEachern, of CArrollton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Meeting was called by the Mayor for
the purpose Of turning over the proper
ty Of the city, 10 the hands Of
the Mayor, to the Board, and TO provide
for working, sprinkling, cleaning, etc,
Of the streets and alleys, and to provide
for the payment Of laborers employed
thereon. All members and officers were
presept.
On motion Of " " Wilmington, it
was ordered that the Mayor appoint two
members Of the Board to take charge Of
the property now in the hands Of the
Mayor, in accordance with the sugges-
tiop ~ the said Mayor, and provide for
the msiptsinanee >pd care thereof, and
preservation Of same, until the neAt
meeting Of the Board; whaFeup0n W M
Wilmington and John A Shute were ap-
pointed "a take charge Of said property.
The Mayor wss authorised to hire
hands and supervise removing Of garb-
age nntil Street Commissioner is cleo
ted and qualities, and TO pay said labor
and present account 10 the Board for
approval aud allowance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
Beck.Scates.

Married, at Union City, Tenn., sunday
afternoon, January 70, 1907, at . o'clock,
Miss Wilma Beck and Mr.. Arthur J.
scates. fhe charming bride Is one Of
Union City's fairest daughters, and the
gallant groom is prominent and popu-
lar young business man Of this city. The
Commonwealth unites with our people
In congratulating the happy young
couple and In wishing for them full
realization Of their fondest anticipations
In the journey through life. Mr. and
Mrs scates arrived In Greenwood last
"Wednesday evening and have taken
rooms at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Y. Stinson on walthsll street,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
JAMES D. MONEY. JR.,
INDICTED FOR MURDER
Pleads "Not Guilty" and Placed In Gus
tsdy to Await Trial Next Week.

The drst case investigated by th,
grand jury Wednesday afternoon wa,
that Of James D. Money, IT,, for the kill
ing Of J. L. Henderson at Money Station
recently.
An indictment for murder was prompt
ly returned to court against Mr.. Money
and be was placed In the custody Of the
sheriff to await trial,
The criminal docket will he called
next Monday when date win be tixed
for the trial Of Mr.. Money.
Both the defendant and deceased are
OF prominent families, and much interest
will naturally be manifested in the out
come ct the case,
Messrs. Mnolurg, Gardner and Whit.
tington and Congressman W, s, Hill
will represent the defendant. Ex-Jndge
A. 7. Roane, Of Grenada, and Hon. r. N.
Miller, the noted criminal lawyer, OF
Hazlehurst, will assist District Atttrney
Sam D. Neill in the prosecution of the
case.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The announcement ot ex-Marshal @.
L. Mcbride appeara In this Issue oi TSs
Commonwealth ~ candidate for ,ths
Office Of Sheriff Of I.ehors county. M.
Mcbride completed serving his seventh
term as Marshal Of the City Of 0rssn~
wood on the 7th day Of this month"; ~
during those fourteen years no slly q.
town In Mississippi could boast of Asv-.
Ing more faithful or siaclent o1scsr In
that capacity than w had In hin. n
was ever watehful Of the citys best a.
terests, and bis long tenure of 0ADca
evidences his popularity with our pse>
pie. Mr.. Mcbride voluntarily ys4lsDA
from the Marshal's Office, not snesAnr
for the position at the last sleotion,,
In order that he might Aavs ample tims
In which to make tAs canvass FOR shSdR
this year. He submits bic claims lUx
confederation at the hands Of the votsua
and will appreciate their support Ia ~
ONCE TO which he now aspiras.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.

The following is the Program for pub
lie meeting Of Womaps Eapeisn Mis-
sionapy society at Methodist church, OF
Sunday evening, eth inst, at I'll
O'Clock:
Mrs. Emma Ellington, Pres, Leader.
l. Song BY ChQir.
2. Scripture Reading Mrs. Thayer,
>. Prayer Rev. ]. @. Park,
I. Treasurers Rcport-Mrs. W. p
Weaver.
). solo-Miss Rowena Thayer.
9. Paper, woman's Work in Foreign
Missions Mrs. h. b. SkiIlman.
z. Anthem Choir.
8. Reading, "Elane Thamre"- Miss
Branch.
3. Talk -Rastop,
10. Duet -Mesdames Il. G. Wright and
Halle Jesty.
II. Recitation Eva Garner.
II. Collection.
10. Closing Song.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
KINGS DAU6hIfRS
NEW OFFICERS.


| The Kings Daughters Circle held 81
interesting meeting on, Friday Afternoon
Of last week.
/ Mrs. G. Il. Saunderss having recently
resigned the Office Of Leader, Mrs. J. L
Gillespie, vice-Ieadel was elected
Leader for the remainder Of this year
Mrs. Rowan Thsyer was elected Vice
Leader. Mrs. Robt. Wilson was elected
Secretary to succeed Mrs. J. b. Phillips
who resigned the position on account oi
her failing health. Mrs. W. r. Bell il
Treasurer Of the Circle.
The committees appointed for the
year are ss follows:
Charity CommittesiY Mrs. @. y. saun-
ders, chairman; Mrs, v A. stinson, Mss.
J. B. Phillips, Mrs. r. II Pitchford, Mrs.
@. L. Baskett.
Cottage Hospital Committee Mrs. O.
". Vance, Chairman; Mrs. J. L. Mont
gomery, Mrs. &. L. Moupser, Mrs. A. M.
Craig, Mrs. A. Weller.
Financial Committee: Mrs. ". r.
Johnson, Mrs. Louis Humphreys, Mrs.
W. r. Mathews.
womans Exchange t,onMittse, -Afrs,
s. r. Weems, Chairman; Mrs. W. i.
Weaver, Mrs. Chas. Gillespie, Miss Flor.
Reiman, Miss Alice Hicks,
Collector Miss Trina Povtwo0d,
The Committee appointed to solicit
contributions for the support OF the
Hospital reported splendid progress
with tho work assigned II, and will
make q more complete report at the next
meeting Of the Circle.
The members Of the Circle are grateful
to the citizens Of Greenwood and Leflore
county for the generous manner In which |
they are contributing IA tho support Of
their Hospital.
The next regular meeting Of tho Cir
'le will be held in the parlors OF the
Methodist church on Friday afternoon,
february 1st, at Q o'clock, and al mem
,ers are urged to be present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
GhiIdfesS..Redditi.

Married, at the residence Of the
BRIDES sister, Mrs. T. W. Harrison, at
lngleside plantation, near Rising Sun,
Miss, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 10.
1907, Miss Lillian Childrsss and Mr..
Horace Rcdditt--R Rev. J. R. Hughes say-
Ing the Impressive ceremony. fhe we'd
ding was qsiot home affair, onlya few
relatives being present Mr.. and Mrs.
Redditt are at home at Ashwood pIaa-
tation, near this city, and Tho Common
wealth unites with their many friends
in extcndIpg sRem congratulations and
be.s wishes fsr long, useful and harry
married Life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
BIRTH ROBERT {. Lee.
The U. D. C's, U. c. v. and U. S. c. v
Celebrate Event.

The program arranged by Mrs. Lizzi
George Henderson, President General o
the United Daughters of the Confeder
acy, published in last weeks Common
wealth, was carried ont in splendid or
der at the court house last Saturday /,
the celebration Of the Centennial Of tn,
birth OF Con. nohert Edward Ice by the
local Chapters Of the United Daughters
OF the confederacy, tho Hugh A. Rev.
nolds Camp U. G. v. and the Mildred
Humphreys Camp U. s. G. ". of Green,
wood and Leflore county a goa.a .rowd
being present tc past,eipate in the exer.
cisas.
Mrs. Henderson presided over the
meeting in an able and graceful manner,
making an appropriate talk, urging up
on the descendants Of Confederate veter-
ans the Importance Of organization and
at all times honoring their memory and
the cause for which they fought so
valiantly.
Splendid music for the occasion was
furnished by tho Presbyterian choir
The exercises we're opened with prayer
by Rey.s. v. Tnll, pastor Of the baptist
church.
ten, Lees Farewell Address TO His
Army" was read by Hon. W. NJ. Hammer
IN a fanltless manner.
The address OF Hon. s. r.. Coleman on
THE Life and Character Of Gen. Robert
Edward Lee" was mastery and elo-
luent, and the frequent applause receiy-
ID evidenced the high appreciation pi
ais remarks concerning the worlds
greatest military commander, statesman
md patriot,
Mrs, Cecil Latlmer recited "The Sword
y Lee In a manner that completely cap
ivated those present, and at the con-
'iuslon she received storm Of appIaose.
The school children sRag sDlxie" dur
ng the exercises aud received an ova-
ION upon the excellent manner In which
MS famous song was rendered,
The celebration was a brilliant sue
ess from start ta finish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Mr. W. O'RsIlly Fogarty, who is a
member Of the City Council at Kingston,
Jamsica. West Indies, writes as follows
"One bottle Of Chamberlain's Congh
Remedy bad good effect On cough that
~as giving me trouble and I think
shouId hsvc been more quickly relieved
u ! bad continued the remedy. That II
Va beneficial and quick IL relieving mo
tAsrt'is no doubt ana It is my intention
. obtain another bcttIs.' For sale by
Ralsss drag store end ChandIssA drag
s,ces. q ss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
THE COUNTY BUYS
THE OLD STABLES
And The New Court Has The Whole
Block.

At the recent meeting Of the Board oI
Supervisors the contract was closed fol
the purchase Of the LOTS aad stables o.
the Gaytpn, Harrington Co., on the
narth.east eerner OF tho court house
block, the consideration, being $4,000. 90
This gives the county title to the
whole block on which her magnificent
new court house is located, and when
the old stables are moved away and the
grounds have been properly graded
Court Square" will be indeed a thing
Of beauty.
Contractor Bryan Ia now engaged
moving the old Arnold residence from
the grounds, and we suppose the grad
Ing Of the grounds will be begun as soon
as the old court house and the stables
are torn down and removed which
should be done as soon as possible.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
Landreth's Fresh Garden
Seeds at Hyman~lswis C.
Low Rates to Mardl Cras.

On account Of Mardi 0ras the Y. en-.
y. will sell round trip tickets to New
Orleans, for one first-class fare plus 75c,
February 9th to ilth inclusive; tickets
good returning leaving New Orleans
February 10th. BY special arrange.
ments these tickets may be extended
till March 2od. For further informa-
tion apply to the undersigned.
". II. MUSTANG, Ticket Agt.,
Greenwood, Miss.
JN0. A. SCOTT. A. Q. r. Agt-
Memphis, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
Subscription Receipts.

We are pleased to acknowledge re
Csiptof payments on subscription Il
The Commonwealth from the following
asteemed patrons during the past week
r G Pitt, Greenwood.
Dr. W A Burkhalter, Greenwood.
!, II G Kitchell, Greenwood.
Gen Monroe McClurg, Greenwood.
Monroe McClurg, Jr, Lebanon, Tenn.
X g McClurg, Walden.
" r Chapman. Greenwood.
Martin Bros, 81 eppasdtown.
" " Thomas, Greenwood.
" = Stevens, Sidon.
J r Bole, Carrollton.
I'd Hyman, Greenwood.
Simon Hyman, Greenwood.
Chas Chstoney, 81. Schlater.
John M Murrin. Greenwood.
OR Price, Schlater.
A J Allen, Sidon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
beath of hIt6acl Barry. j,,lIll

Died, on Tuesday, Jan. %, 1907. after
. severe illness Of several days, Michael
Barry, at an advanced age. Mr.. Barry
had been . resident Of the county for
years, was an ex-Coniede,ate soldier. a
hard working. generoqs-hearted man.
Re4oe Ia bic ashes,