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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
WEDDING
of a Popular Couple is Solem-
nized in the Town of
ShinnSton.

SUBMISSION, July Mr. Howard
Singleton and Miss Minnie Martin.
well known young people of this
place, were married last night at the
home of the officiating minister, the
Rev. Mr.. Conway. OF the West Side.
DR.. j. H. Rinehart returned yes
terday evening after few weeks
visit with his sister in Nebraska.
DOC" Book is erecting a residence
on the lot he purchased recently from
the Christian church.
Miss Catherine Shinn is attending
the summer term az the university at
Mirgantown.
Moore Reynolds, of Hepzibah. was
in town yesterday evening.
Mrs. r. A. Reeder and Andy Jones
have returned home after two
weeks visit to their brother In
Richie county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

Advlces from Upshur county are
that men representing scherr and
some large corporate interests have
gone into that county on a campaign
OF intimidation. even extending their
nefarious work to members of. the
State Republican committee. This
overt act is plain admission that
the Scherr people know they are de-
feated at this juncture and they are
now resorting to coercion to deprive
the people of their choice for COVER
nor, If possible Every county in the
State should be on guard and see that
the wiles of the cherry pickers" and
the claim agents do not ensnare 1t.
Let the berry picking" go on but
do not let the pickers interfere with
your choice for governor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
Negro and "Nigger."

The morning newspaper down the
street appears to be having a whole
lot of fun in applying a term of con-
tempt and derisIon to the Negro race.
Every time that paper has occasion
to mention something about Negro
in its columns 1t takes the pains to
call him a niger" So intent is
the morning newspaper upon using
the term that it endeavors to make
use of It at least three or four times
where but one time would suffice for
the object of the attack.
But, let US look into the meaning
and etymology of the word a moment
and quote one or two standard au-
thorities to see the exact intent OF
the morning newspaper and its atti-
tude toward the Negro race.
Negro, says the Standard diction-
airy, means one belonging to the Ulo-
trichi or wooly-haired type of man
kind; black man, especially of AZ
rican blood and particularly one be-
longing to the stock of Senegambia,
Upper Guinea and the Sudan.
Webster's dictionary says Negro
means black man; especially one of
a race of black or very dark persons
who inhabit the greater part of trop-
ical Africa.
Now the Standard dictionary says
that niger" means Negro land is a
word once In good use but in America
now vulgar and opprobious; also
used contemptuously of a swarthy.
and even Of low, Objectionable per-
son.
Webster's dictionary says niger"
means Negro in the sense Of a vul-
gar derision or depreciation.
Greenough and Kittridge's Words
and Their Ways in English Speech"
traces the etymology of the words
Negro and niger from the Spanish.
or Portuguese and to that from the
Latin niger, meaning black, showing
that Tnigger" Is a corruption of
Negro. and says that Negro Is re-
tanned as the true racial designation,
while Niger is utilized as a term
of contempt or abuse"
All of this goes to show that the
morning newspaper goes out OF its
way 10 apply term of contempt and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

abuse, and derision to the whole
Negro race, when merely designating
the racial distinction. Is this one
way of solving the Negro problem?
AT any rate, the contemptuons
term so freely used by the morning
newspaper should be bourne in mind
by both white and colored Aplk. when
at election time those who are con-
,ducting and supporting the morning
newspaper viii try by cajolery. fat
terry and deception to win the Negro
vote in the interests of the Democrat
&c ticket.
|. BY their words shall they be
known. Surely. the Negro of
Clarksburg knows whether the Dem
ocratic party is his friend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
Swisher VIII BE ELECTED.

One turns in disgust from those
who say Charles w. Swisher can not
be elected governor of West Virginia.
The statement is not in unison with
the immense popularity of Mr.. Swish
er with the people.
The Belington Republican answers
the utterance well as follows:
Some few Of the enemies Of Hon.
G. w. Swisher are trying to create an
impression that if he is the nominee
(Which he will bel he cannot be
elected. There is no question as 10
the outcome of the convention next
month as Mr.. Swisher has sufficient
delegates to give him the nomination
on the first ballot The state is safe
" Republican and therefore he will
be elected. No loyal Republican can
be heard saying that Swisher will be
defeated if nominated. The few
people who are drumming up these
charges are going back Of the last
campaign after these things they are
trying to influence voters with. We
do not know of Republican in all
this section who viii bolt the ticket
from the fact that Republicans do not
bolt the ticket. Men who have been
scratchers. boilers and kickers here
tofore and possibly a few Republi-
cans in the state might for some
personal reason vote against Mr..
Swisher but this latter class is very
small and we do not think there is
any great number Of the former
classes.
The party Of action has loyal sup
porters. men who do not threaten TO
holt the ticket If their choice is not
on it. Under our form of govern
ment majority rules and 1t is so
in the Republican party. II Charley
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

The first meeting of the Coal Min
ing Institute of West Virginia held
here has closed. The success of the
Institute in its initial convention is
best told by the fact that more than
one hundred mining men of the State
subscribed membership and display
ed an earnestness in the proceedings
that indicates the fact that they mean
business. 1t is a movement we'll be-
gun and one that will develop in a
brief period into a practical reality
beneficial to all engaged in the min
ing industry, as well as something
that will do credit to the state. 1t Is
a pleasure to know that Clarksburg
will be in It's history its natal place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
ANNUAL SETTLEMENT
With the Sheriff is Being Made
by the County
Court.

Settling with the sheriff" was the
reply to an inquiry Wednesday mora
ing of the county court as to what
was doing. The road orders paid
during the fiscal year were taken up
first for cancellation. The settle
ment will occupy several days Of the
term. but. during the period the
court viii share its attention with
other matters, which come before
that body.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Moore have
gone to Canton. O., to attend race
meet.
c. L. Cook, of Fairmont. was N
the city last night
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-01
WEDNESDAY, JULY /, 1908.
An Evening Echo.

II is better TO begin late doing our
duty than never.-Dionysius
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Miscellaneous Shower for Miss
Irvine.

One Of the most delightful socia
events Of the past week was the "Mis.
cellaneous Shower" given TO Miss Emily
Irvine, by the Earnest Workers, on
Friday evening Of last week, at the
home Of Mr.. ]. L. Montgomery. The
parlors were beautifully decorated
in trailing vines, ferns and brides roses
Suspended between the folding doors
was large wedding bell, tastily made
of tulIe ferns and bride roses, where
the guest OF honor received her friends
in her usual attractive manner. Soon
after the guests arrived, the bride-elect
was surprised by the entrance Of two
little cupids, real cupids, with wings,
dra wing large express wagon loaded
full Of dainty packages, consisting Of
silver, cut glass, hand painted china, all
kinds of linen and dainty needle work.
The little cupids, William Irvine Darter
and Leonard Sewall, acted their part
perfectly; when they stopped In front Of
the bride they drew their bow and
arrow at her heart. The bride graci-
ously received her many tokens Of love,
and never did she look prettier or
happier than on this occasion. DIinty
refreshments were served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Stern.StOCkner MARRIAGE.

The first important event OF the
season In league society was tho pret ty
home wedding at the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Stockner corner OF Oak and Seventh
street, Sunday, October II, 1908, wher
Miss Mamie Stockner and Mr.. Sam
Stern of Greenwood, Miss, were united
in the golden chains OF wedlock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
W, II. Greenburg of Dallas in very
Impressive manner, and after the cere.
mony delicious refreshments wero
served to the assembled guests.
Mr.. Stern is prosperous business
man OF bis home town and Ia TO be con
graduated upon winning the heart and
hand of an accomplished and popular
girl as Miss Stockner, and her friends
throughout this section OF the State
wish them every happiness.
Quite a number OF handsome and cost
ly presents were received by the couple
from loving friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Stern left Wednesday
via Dallas and will be at home In Green.
wood, Miss, after October goth.
The out-of-town guests were:
MIR. and Mrs. W. II Houck, Buffalo.
Misses Violena Hill and Evans, Shelf
field.
Mrs. s j, Canon, Thornton.
Miss Lena Stockner, sister of the
Misses Nan Oates, Kato Cosenham,
Addell and Jennie Stevens, Messrs.
EmeiI Nussbaum and Clarence Colstade,
Mcxia.
Il. l.. Curtis, Marlin.
A list Of the presents will be publish
ed as soon as full list can be handed
in. league Texas Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
"SkYROCktT" COTTON
AT The STATE FAIR.
Stalks Fifteen Feet Nigh. Three Hun
dred BOIls to the Stalk.

Mr.. W. s. Hull OF this city is making
arrangements to show his "Skyrocket"
cotton at the State Fair, and II he does.
1t will be the place where the farmers
OF the State will congregate In greatest
numbers. Mr.. Hull has been forced to
the necessity OF building scat,
around this cotton, like one does
tomatoes to hold the limbs up MANY
stalks are over ID feet high, and more
than 300 bolls have been picked of a
single stalk. Tho cotton was thnned
TO stard 0 by feet In the field and
has made about three bales to the acre.
Several Of tho stalks will be pulled
up by the roots, planted In boxes or
crooks and hauled to the fair grounds
Just as they grew in the field. The
locks OF cotton will he glued to the
burrs just as they grow. so as to show
exactly what the stalk did In the way of
making cotton. jackson Clarion Ledger,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Mrs. Mlggs Of the Cabbage Patch.

An event that is looked forward to
with much interest is, the presentation
Of "Mrs. wiggs Of tht Cabbage Patch"
tonight, October 25rd, at the Court
House by local talent, under the
auspices Of the J. 2. George Chapter Of
the Daughters Of the Confederacy.
The play is being directed by Miss
Mary Evans Saunders, Of Jackson, Ten
nessee, which In proof sufficient Of its
success. The star role Of Mrs. wiggs
will be played by Miss Saunders, and
he leading press Of the country has
,,een enthusiastic in the praise Of this
highly amusing comedy.
In her Interpretation of"Mrs. wiggs,'
Miss Saunders faithfully depicts the
interpretation Of Madge Carr Cook and
striking similarity is discovered by
those who have seen this great actress
In the deIinsation Of Miss Saunders.
The part OF "Mlss Hozy' will be por-
trayed by Miss Stella Steele. and this
is assurance Of its success. The parts
are all we'll cssted and II is expected
that the Greenwood public has . treat
in store IN the way Of wholesome
comedy and . large crowd will no doubt
greet these amateur performers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23

white with the cotton fiber which q
first ginning left attached. Today the
cotton seed is reginned, and last year
26s 900 bales Of this ''linters' cotton
was marketed as 80 mach to the net
profit Of the grower.
Looking at the cotton plant from an
economical point Of view it Is close
second tO the Indian corn which has
characterized American agriculture.
Its greatest value is IN the fiber, from
which come yarn, thread, fabrics, bat
ting, wedding, the absorbent cotton Of
the laboratory and the gnn cotton Of
the army and navy. From the seed
come the linters, which in turn become
yarn, batting and felt; the hulls which
are used for feed and for paper stock;
the cake and meal, which are turned to
feed and fertilizer, and the oils, which
~ to lard compounds, oleomargarine,
salad oils and lubricants. The stslk Is
ntilized Tor feed. fbcrs, paper stock
and fertiliz-r. The stubborn root may
make fuel, it has certain medicinal
vaIne~. and II Is fertilizer after II has
rUltsd. Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
SECOND PRIMARY
FOR STREET COM'R
Carr Gets l26, Prince MS and Johns
ston IS Votes In ist Primary.

The special Democratic primary elec
tion held Wednesday to nominate a can,
didate for street commissioner Of Green,
wood was rather quiet affair only
700 votes being polled.
The result of the election was AS
follows;
W. / Carr, 100 votes.
W. b. Prince, ll5 votes.
W. G, Johnston, So votes.
No candidate having received mai
ority of the votes cast, the second
primary will be between Messrs. Carr
and Prince.
The second primary will be held on
Wednesday, October 2Sth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
KINGS DAUGHTERS
RECEPTION & SHOWER
At the New Hospital. October 18th, a
Splendid Success.

reception and shower was given TO
the good and generous people of Green
wood by the Kings Daughters at their
beautiful new hospital on Thursday
afternoon, Oct. 18th. when over two
hundred ladies' called and brought
liberal donations, and others remember
ed the cause in substantial way.
The guests were first greeted on the
large front porch by Mrs. Sumter
Gillespie and Miss Alice Hicks, who
served them lemonade.
Mrs. W. p. Weaver. Mrs. W. r. Bell.
] Mrs. Claudia Baskett, Mrs. J. W. Du-
laney and Mrs. J. L, Gillespie were in
the reception hall, where they gladly
welcomed each guest; then Mrs. ]. E.
Mann, Mrs. Lewis Humphrey and Mrs.
W. A. Stlnson showed thom over tho
hospital. All were profuse in their
praise Of the beautiful home.
Mrs. Robt. Wilson and Mrs. g. W.
Vance presided at the tea tables.
Miss Flora Reiman and Miss Tallula
Strong registered the guests and took
charge of the donations.
About three years ago the Kings
Daughters and Sons Circle was organic
ed In Greenwood. Realizing at once
the great need Of some place whore
thoy could nurse the sick In most
satisfactory manner, they took for
their special work that Of erecting and
maintaining charity hospital for Green
wood and Leaore county. The public
generally Is aware Of tho great good
these noble women have done by their
untirng efforts, and ho v they struggled
along In their little cottage, trusting
In the Lord for guidance. They finally
succeeded In getting nice appropria-
tions from the county and city, which
enabled them to buy the beautiful Bew
residence, which they have ntted up as
a hospital and IL would do credit to
any city.
The bed rooms have been elegantly
and appropriately furnished by private
individuals, the reception hall and
reading room and kitchen by the Kings
Daughters, and the cbldrens bedroom
hHTihns HThnes ffSdiGs ffSSdGSstF RSbeI Ia75RphseHt 81 ming
Daughters Circle OF Greenwood have
been realized, their prayers answered
and their labors rewarded.
They have now hospital NJ which
the county and city alike should be
proud to boast, and it ia the duty OF
every good citizen to assist In the prop
er support and maintenance Of IL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
BrOwn.CrOwelI.

Mr.. T. H. r. Brown of Lexington and
Mrs. Crowell Of Fort Lorng were quiet
ly married in the parlors of the Howard
House Thursday morning, Oct. y, Rev.
s. e. Toll officiating. The bride Is a
very pretty and accomplished young
lady. She wore a beautiful blue silk
travelling dress and hat In harmony.
Mr.. Brown enjoys the respect and
esteem Of all who know him and IL TO be
congratulated upon winning the heart
and hand Of 30 fair young lady. Mr..
and Mrs. Brown left Thursday afternoon
for Lexington, which place will be their
future home. xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
FROM TIA BENA.
Our Reporters Notes Of R0ebuck
Lake City DolnIs.

I Mrs. H. 7. Heard has returned from |,
Q delightful visit to friends and relative.
at Livingston, Ala.
4 Mr.. M. E. Robertson made busiues,
trip to Hattieshurg the FIRST Of the week
Mrs. j. +, Russell Is spending a few
days with relatives In Walden, Miss.
: The handsome residence Of ]. H.
Holloman, on Lake Front, is rapidly
) nearing completion.
Hon. L. P. Yerger was In our city for
few hours Tuesday on business.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Coleman came
over from the county seat on business
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Willis left Tues
day for Atlanta, Ca, where they will
spend several Weeks.
| DIR. F. NJ. Holloman had business In
jackson last week.
Mr., will Kimbrough spent Sunday Ia
Greenwood.
Mr.. Robert Portwoo1 Sundayed in the
metropolis.
Miss Lucille Richbeurg has returned
from Memphis, where she went to have
her eyes treated.
Mr.. stanberry Sanders, the popular
salesman from Greenwood, was In the
city for few hours the frst Of the
week.
The Ave new brick buildings on the
north side Of railroad are rapidly near.
ing completion.
Messrs. Townsend & King have open
ed first-class hardware store In the
building recently occupied by Mallory
Davis.
Mr. Y. T. Eggleston was over from
Greenwood on business last Friday.
Mr.. Albert Aron is a daily visitor to
ltta Bena these days, buying the heecy
staple.
Mr.. J. d. McLemore, Jr., was over
from Greenwood Sunday to spend the
day with his parents.
WHOLESALE GROCERY HOUSE.
Mr.. T. B. Cockrell will open a whole
sale grocery oompanv in this city az
soon as the building can be erected.
Work will begin at once and will be
rushed through as quickly as possible.
ltta Bena is well located for whole
sale grocery business, having splendid
railroad facilities, and there is no ques-
tion about the success Of the firm under
Mr.. Cotkrell's management.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Real Estate and Rental Department.

The Greenwood Insurance Agency has
added a real estate and rental depart
ment TO their business, and all parties
wishing to buy, sell or rent property
will do well by comforting with this
concern, as DR.. W. T. Johnson, who has
had many years experience, will give
his personal attention to this DEPART
ment, which Is enough to guarantee all
that their interests will be carefully
guarded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
HERE'S THE BALLOT
TO Be VOTED
Al the Presidential Election to be
Held on November 3rd.

Below we publish the official ballot
which was recently sent out as a sample
to the Election Commissioners through
ont the State. This ballot will be used
at the Presidential election on Nov. srd,
In all the counties except the changes
for the different nominees for Congress.
The first ten candidates for Elector COM
Fose the Democratic ticket, then follows
the Republican, Populist and Socialist
tickets respectively
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Some Large Potatoes.

Rev. P. r. Falkner, colored, Of Brown
ing, brought some fine specimens Of
sweet potatoes TO this Office last FRI
day. One OF them, a cluster, weighed
10. pounds; and another 81 pounds and
the other 5, pounds. Who can beat
them?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
The lrvlne.WiIIlamS Weddlnd.

beautiful wedding was celebrated
at the First Presbyterian church In this
city, Wednesday, Oct. 2lst, 1908, at al,
O'Clock pm, when Miss Emily Addison
irvine became the bride of Rev. Edgar
W. Williams, of Bonhem, Texas.
Stately palms and ferns with garands
ofsmilax and pink roses tastlly decorat
ed the handsome edifice, which made a
itting setting for the pretty bridal
party. .... ...
Mrs. Robt. Parish gracefully presided
at the organ, and Mrs. 0 G. Neill, sister
OF the bride, sang In her clear sweet
voice "Beauty's Eyes" and Sweet
heart"
The Bridal Chorus" from Rose Mai
dens, was beautifully and perfectly rem
dered by Mesdames o, G. Neill, r. L.
Miller and william II. Irvine, and Misses
Allie Cook, Leila Jesty and Pearl Arter-
bury, Messrs. W. A. Stinson, W. ].
Hutchison, and Arch petoet.
Immediately following the strains of
Mendelsshons Wedding March, the bri-
dal party entered as follows: Mrs. W.
Ea,th " Mh'i'i;Icms and Mrs M9ss Eis u,Nisa
bridesmaids; Mrs. 0. c. Neill and Mrs.
l.. ]. Darter, matrons OF honor; Miss
Susie Irvine, maid Of honor; then Helen
Neill as flower girl.
Next entered the bride, and as she ap-
preached the altar the bridesmaids held
their beautiful smilax and ferns and
formed an arch for the bride to pass
through; she was met at the altar by
tn" groom and best man, Rev. VIM. II.
Irvine, brother Of the bride.
Never was there more beautiful
sce4e than this. The fair bride was lit
orally surrounded by those who most and
truly loved her. Rev. VIM. Irvine, the
beloved father Of the bride, said the
beautiful and impressive ceremony that
bound this happy couple for life.
The bride, who is beautiful blonde,
wore soft gown Of messelne silk,
made becoming princess, with sweep
ing train and veil OF illusion draped with
lilies of the valley. She carried \ bo-
quet of brides roses and ferns.
The maid of honor was exqusitely
gowned in pink silk and carried brides
maids roses.
The matrons Of honor were becoming
ly gowned In blue silk and carried
smilax ferns and roses.
The bridesmaids we're beautifully at
tired in white lingerie with lace trim
mings and carried smilax, ferns and
pink roses.
The little flower girl wore pretty
pink frock and scattered pink roses
along the brides pathway.
The wedding gifts we're many and
costly, attesting the high esteem In
which the happy couple is held.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Williams left for New Orleans
On their bridal tour. before going to
their home In Texas.
The bride, while she had been In
Greenwood only this year, made a host
,f warm friends, who admired her for
her many lovely traits Of character.
The out t.oi-town guests at the wedding
we're: Miss Mary Irvine, Mrs. L. J.
Darter and sons, Mrs. W. W. Williams
md Miss Mary Ellis, Of Bowling Green,
KY; Miss Edith Likens, Of Clarksdale;
Rev. and Mrs. VIM. II. Irvine and daugh-
.er, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam D. Neill and
Ada Mai and Helen, Of In.
iianola; Mrs. H. A. Neill and Mr.. and
Mrs. o. G. Neill, Of whaley.