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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Weiler's skilled workmen execute
promptly all orders for repair work, and
satisfaction is guaranteed.
Mr.. W. W. Dickins and family, of
Batesville, visited the family of DR.. W.
B. Dickins the latter part Of last week.
Supervisor s. /. Brown, one Of Sidon's
substantial citizens, was attending to
his official duties here the first Of the
week.
Our new line of Stetson Hats are now
on display; also a nice lot of new Straw
Hats. D. G. PETEET & BRO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Il. Austin, OF Cam
bridge, Md, are visiting the the family
of their son, Mr.. F. r. Austin, for a few
weeks.
DR.. T. r. Henderson attended a meet
ing Of the Board Of Trustees Of the Sol
diers Home at Beauvoir the first of the
week.
We are distributors for the celebrated
Anna Held and Creme Cigars.
DAHMER BROS.
Capt. Bob Martin, of Morgan, was in
the city on business Monday and Tues
day, and favored this Office with a pleas
ant call while here.
Mr.. Rand Schlater was in the city
last Friday, returning home from a visit
OF several weeks to New Orleans and
other places in Louisiana.
Come and see our new line of Nettle-
ton Shoes. They are strictly up-to-date.
D. C. PETEET & BRO.
Messrs. r. ". Hatch aaaa- A. J. White.
of Sidon, were in the city Saturday, re-
turning home from lndianola, where
they attended the Telfair trial.
Rev. VIM. Irvine attended the meeting
Of the Missionary Board in Nashville,
the past week and also made a flying
visit to friends and relatives in Bowling
Green, Ky.
We are distributors for the celebrated
Anna Held and Creme Cigars.
DAHMER BROS.
Hon. A. +. Gardner attended a special
meeting Of the Board Of Trustees of the
University Of Mississippi at Oxford last
Tuesday. He reports the Univer sity In
a most prosperous condition.
Come ana see our new line OF Nettle-
ton Shoes. They are strictly up-to-date.
D. c. PETEET q BRO.
Rev. &c. Park returned from Memphis,
the first of the week, where he spent
two weeks receiving medical treatment,
and his many friends are gratifed to note
the Improvement in his condition.
The woman's Exchange, under the
auspices of the Earnest Workers will be
held at the home Of Mrs. R. H. Barrett on
Saturday afternoon. Cakes, salads, pies,
beaten biscuit, ETC., will be for sale.
Weller can do your repair work cheap
er than the city jewelPy stores because
his expenses are less. Bis repair work
q the best because he employs only the
|, highest class workmen.
Mr.. ". L. Ray was over from MAI
maison the latter part Of last week.
Mr.. Raw called to see us while here and
/. paid FOR The Commonwealth up TO jan
ary 1, 1910. May his shadow never
diminish.
( Mrs. Walter Pillow entertained last
Monday morning with . delightful porch
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Y. 4 M. Y. r. r. Schedule.
TRAINa ARRIYK.

TRAINS ARRIVE.
No. 313, from Clarksdale 4:33 p. m.
No. S31, from Grenada TAO .. IN.
No. 341, from Charleston 1920 a. m.
No. 387, from Grenada 400 p. m.
No. 8l4, from Jackson 1920 m.
No. 382, from Jackson 7.25 p. m.
No. $50, from Memphis 1000 p. m.
TRAINS DEPART.
No. 3t3, for Jackson 4:S3 p. m.
No. 814, for ClarksdaIe 1920 a. m.
No. 33t, for Jackson TAO q. m.
No. 332, for Grenada 7:25 p. N.
No. S08, for Grenada 8:l5 a. m.
No. $40, for Memphis 400 a. m.
No. $40, for Charleston 2:45 p. m.
Trains 397 and 300 Daily except Sun
A. T. MONTGOMERY, T. A,
Greenwood. Miss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10
For Sale.

Good second hand Prescription Case
for sale at a bargain. Apply at this
Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10
Money to ssOan

on J proved farm lands lat low rate Of
interest, for frouN3ve I, ten years.
Sidress, FRANZ r EvERETT,
NJ. ,ttianola, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Hon. A. r. Gardner attended a special
meeting Of the Board OF Trustees of the
University of Mississippi at Oxford last
Tuesday. He reports the Unive rsity In
a most prosperous condition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Rev. &c. Park returned from Memphis,
the first of the week, where he spent
two weeks receiving medical treatment,
and his many friends are gratifed to note
the improvement in his condition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

The woman's Exchange, under the
auspices of the Earnest Workers will be
held at the home Of Mrs. R. H. Barrett on
Saturday afternoon. Cakes, salads, pies,
beaten biscuit, etc, will be for sale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

City Grocery will appreciate your or
ders and will deliver any time during
the day. Phone M. 1872.
HERRING JOHNSON, Prom.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Come ana see our new line OF Nettle-
ton Shoes. They are strictly up-to-date.
d. c. PETEET & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Capt n. B. Barnard, Of Anguila, Wis
ltd ~ family Of Chancery Clerk
CrockstA ~ latter part 81 last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Weller can do your repair work cheap
or than the city jewelPy stores because
his are less. Bis repair work
Is the best because he employs only the
highest class workmen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Our nsw linz 81 Stetson Hats are now
on display; also = nice lot Of new Straw
Hsts. d. c. PETEET u BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

We have Just received . new assors-
ment Of Ladies' oxfords in both tan and
h,.cI D. g. PgTEET q BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Hon. T. U. sisson, Of Winona, was
among his Greenwood friends q few
hours last Friday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Mr.. ". L. Ray was over from NAL
maison the latter part Of last week.
Mr.. Ray called to VOC us while here and
Maid for The Common wealth mp to jan
ary /, 1910. May his shadow never
diminish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Nj. !. 4. Haley the capable Supervi-
cor from Beat 4, was here Tuesday at.
tending ~ meeting o. the Board.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Mrs, Walter Pillow entertained last
Monday morning with . delightful porch
marty at her delightful country home
n honor Of her fair guest Miss Brown
o. virginia. The popular game. rock
was INDUCED in, after which . delicious
luncheon VA served in faultless style
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-04-10

Messrs. r. ". Hatch aaa- A. J. White,
Of sidon, were in the city Saturday, re-
turning home from lndianola, where
they attended the Telfair trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
COUNTY CONVENTIONS
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS MEET In
ACCORDANCE WITH PRIMARY LAW.
Delegates Selected to the State and Con.
gressional Conventions and Democrats
Fills the Ticket with Nominations
Neglected at the Primary.
REPUBLICAN.

The republican county convention
for Winneshiek couny met at eleven
O'Clock on Saturday morning. in ac-
cordance with the provisions Of the
primary law. Not over half the de.
legates elected were present, there be-
ing little business of Importance to
transact. The convention was called
to order by the county chairman, who
read the call and the certified list OF
delegates and members of the county
central committee. Robt. Reid Of
Hesper was named as temporary
chairman and H. p. Nicholson of
Military township temporary secre-
tary. On motion of DR.. j. s.. Roome
of Calmar the temporary organization
was made permanent. Then the local
ring took charge of things and
manipulated them according to pre-
arranged plans. L. B. Whitney read
a list of names to compose commit
tee to select delegates to the state
covention. consisting of a. +. Bar
foot. Geo. Hislep, Nels Larson, T.
W. Hazelton, j. jacobson. While
they were deliberating DR.. Roome
moved that the chair appoint a
committee of three to select delegates
to the congressional convention. and
DR.. j. S. Roome. A. F. Harvey and
l.. B. Whitney were named as such
committee. Geo. Hislop moved that
H. EngbretsoE be elected member of
the congressional committee for this
county, DR.. A. f. Barfoot named o.
A. Tenold as a member of the sen .tor-
ial committee and DR.. M. d. Jewell
named @. N Houck as member of the
judicial committee.
The committee then read the follow
ing list of delegates to the state and
congressional conventions:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

On motion the nomination OF the
several candidates for county offices
as made by the vote at the primary
was ratified. The convention then
adjourned.
At the conclusion OF the convention
the new county central committee
met and elected H. Engbretson
chairman. N. N. Quandahl secretary
and Fred Sellman treasurer. without
opposition.
DEMOCRATIC.
The democratic county convention
was called to order at the same hour
in the small court room. by chairman
B. E. Jewell, DR.. j. +. Conover Of
Calmar being made temporary chair
man and f. j. Pouska of Fort Atkin-
son temporary secretary. On motion
the temporary organization was made
permanent. On motion the following
committee of one from each super
visor's district was appointed to Sc
lect list of delegates to the state
convention. The committee was j. M.
Lennon, G.. A. Meyer. l.. 7. Fosse.
P. o. Goelberg and John Bernatz.
The convention selected the follow
ing list of delegates:
B. E. Jewell L. T. Fosse
John Bernatz Sam Wise
DR.. J. f. Oonover j. M. Lennon
q. III. Witte JAS III. Hoye
j. ID. Becker O. Zweibohmer
The convention then listened to
remarks by DR.. s. Whitbeok and. Atty.
Frank Sayre, adjourning at noon un-
til 80 D. m. At the afternoon ses-
sion l.. T. Fosse was chosen as men,
Der of the congressional committee.
M. j. Garter of the judicial commit
tee and J. J. Haug Of the senatorial
committee.
The convention then nominated the
following candidates for county off,
ces, these nominations not having
been made by the primary.
Supt. of Schools-Sigurd Reque.
Coroner-S. Whitbeck.
CLERK of Court-F. j. Pouska.
The convention then adjourned.
after which the new county central
committee organized by electing b.
f. Jewell chairman, G. A. Meyer
secretary and l.. T. Fosse treasurer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

A unique contest will be held at
CLEAR Lake during the meeting OF the
North Iowa Goal Dealers. A prize OF
a handsome silk umbrella will be
given to the girl or woman who Will
wade the farthest into the lake with
out wetting her skirts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
Notice.

Reduced price on buggies, surreys
and wagons, harnesses. hardware and
tinware. eto. Will last thirty days
only. Come and get bargains. q. X.
Olson. 25-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

AL late sheet music usually sold
at 25 cents now 10 cents. Mail orders
promptly attended. AL. b. Conigisky.
25tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
ELLIS !. HOOK,

COUNTY SUPT. SCHOOLS.
School Officers Blanks and Rec.
ords, Secretary's Order Books,
Treasurer's Account Books, Di-
rector's Enumeration Records,
Teachers Daily and Classifica-
ton Records, always kept on
hand. Teachers Examination
the last Friday and Saturday OF
each month.
Office, Northwest corner ground Hoor
Court House, Decorah. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
Cmes.-8l7 West Water street.
Beth Telephones. Number IS.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

REPUBLICAN TICKET.
WILLIAM II. TAFT
of Ohio
For Vice President
JAMES SHERMAN
of New York
For United States Senator
WILLIAM b. ALLISON
of Dubuque county
For Presidential Electors at Large
THOMAS T. ANDERSON
OF Warren county
JOHN n. ANUNDSEN
OF Cerro Gordo county
For Governor
B. +. CARROLL
of Davis county
For Lieutenant Governor
GEORGE W. CLARKE
OF Dallas county
For Secretary of state
w. G. HAYWARD
of Scott county
For Auditor of State
JOHN l.. BLEAKLY
of Ida county
For Treasurer of State
w. w. MORROW
of Union county
For Attorney General
H. w. BYERS
of Shelby county
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
JOHN +. RIGGS
of Keokuk county
For Clerk OF Supreme Court
III. l.. BOUSQUET
of Marion county
For Railroad Commiss ioner
N. s. KETCHUM
of Marshall county
For Presidential Elector, 4th District
9. ID. ELLIS
OF Floyd county
For Representative in Congress
GILBERT N. HAUGaN
of Worth county
For Representative ...................P. M. Jewel
For County Auditor....-. .........-...I. Linnevolt
FOR county Attorney. y....................N. W1llet
For Clerk OF Courts................-S.E 4. Breckne
For County superintendent ........E. j. Hool
For county treasurer ...............G. Jorgensor
For Sheriff.. J. Qualley
For County Recorder-...-.....-....H IA. !. Stinsor
FOR county COroner.-..... j. Swezey
For County Surveyor -:......"F. e; Cratsenberl
For Supervisor, 1st dist...........John p. Bake
For Supervisor, Sd dist. .............W. A. Lang,
For Supervisor, 4th dist. ............O. M. Selne
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
Current Comment.

Taft and Sherman. That's q strong
combinations winning ticket.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

The republican party platform is
one of the strongest documents ever
placed before the people by the party.
Read it in this paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
TAFT AND SHERMAN.

The republican national conven-
tion adjourned at Chicago Friday,
after nominating ticket and adopt
ing platform of principles which
will be submitted to the voters of the
country for approval and suffrage at
the November election.
As to the presidency, there has been
little doubt for months that William
Howard Taft of Ohio would be the
nominee, and he received 702 votes on
the first ballot. Besides the fact that
he was President Roosevelt's personal
choice for the presidency, he is man
eminently trustworthy and peculiarly
qualified for the highest office in the
gift of the American people. His
llfe's record has been such as to enlist
the confidence and trust Of the people,
and his judicial and executive exper-
ience at home and in the American
insular possessions has no equal
among the citizens of the republic
That he will be elected and that he
will make one of the really great
presidents of the nation as his dis
tinguished predecessor has done, now
seems assured.
The matter of the candidate for the
vice. presidency has been an open
question for some time, and remained
so until the last day of the conven-
tion. For time Senator Dolliver of
Iowa was the most prominently men,
toned of all. but he steadfastly de-
clined to permit his name to come be-
fore the convention, preferring to re-
main in the senate. Then Fairbanks.
the present incumbenG was strongly
talked of for denomination, but he
also declined. Then certain Iowans
started boom for Governor Cum
Minis. and after day or two the Iowa
delegation agreed to present his name
to the convention ii there seemed to
be a demand for it, but the demand
failed to come. Dolliver might have
been the candidate, but Cummins
never had ghost of show. His
name was not mentioned in the con-
vention. Finally, the night before
the nomination was to be made, the
leaders in conference settled upon
James s. Sherman Of New York, and
he was nominated on the first ballot
on Friday.
Ii seems to us that the republican
party could not have presented
stronger ticket. Taft is especially
strong throughout the south and west,
representing the policies advocated
by Roosevelt. and Sherman comes from
the Empire state of New York. repre-
senting the more conservative element
of the party. and will add strength
to the ticket from New England and
the eastern states.
The platform is great document.
1t is such a declaration of principles
as might be expected from such a
party. Rather than to comment up
on it at length we print it in full in
this issue. Read it through. II is
worthy of careful analysis by every
voter.
Hurrah for Taft and Sherman!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

Now for long pull. strong pull.
and pull all together for the success
of the republican ticket.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

Judge Smith Of Mason city has re-
signed to accept the position of reader
in the Mother church. Christian
Science. at Boston. LAWYERS J, J..
CLARK and Duncan Rule are candidates
for the succession. and Mason City
will probably decide which.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

There will be an eclipse Of the sun
Sunday, June 2Sth. commencing at
$3.50 a. M, which will be visible
throughout the entire United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

The annual "dead freight" sale
of the Milwaukee road. held at
Prairie du Cbien this year was a re-
cord breaker. far exceeding all pre-
vious years in amounts sold and
number of bidders. Over $50. .00C
worth of goods went under the ham,
mer in three days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

Luke E. Wright of Tennessee sue.
ceeds w. H. Taft as Secretary of War.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

The unanimity with which the re-
publican national convention made its
nominations and rallied to the sup
port Of the ticket and platform is in
dicative of another great republican
victory at the polls in November.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

The republican state convention
meets at Waterloo today. 1t will be a
tame affair, simply ratifying the nom-
ination by the primary Of Allison.
Carroll and the rest of the ticket.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

Cash premiums to the amount of
$40. 600 will be spent on the state fair
which will be held in August. The
speed premiums alone amount to sl4, :
600. On amusements the fair manage
ment will spend $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

The Coon Rapids Enterprise pub
lished at Garst's home, in a compre-
hensive article concludes that the
difference in the vote cast for Cum
minis and Garst, was due to the large
number Of democratic votes cast for
the former, who did not vote for the
latter. Allison received the highest
vote cast-106. 600; Cummins, 5000
Carroll. 80. 900; Garst. 5000. Upon
this thesis Allison's majority of the
republican votes of the state should be
credited with 10000 more votes, the
difference between the Garst and
Cummins vote. or $4,000 majority.
Then there should be considered the
influence of the democratic shouters
and workers on the streets of the
towns and the cities, which infiu-
enced many struggling republican
votsrs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

b. +. Carroll, the republican ncmi-
nee for governor. will be the first
native born Iowan to occupy the
char. He was editor of the Repub.
lican at Bloomfield when elected to
the state senate and his work in the
Legislature paved the way to his selec-
tion as auditor of state. He has made
an excellent record In that office and
no one questions that he will bring to
the work of the governorship the same
degree of efiiciencv and fidelity to
duty that have marked his whole
official career.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

THE United States Post Office
sDepartm ent requires all sub
scriptions to weekly newspapers
to be paid. Look up the Yellow
Address tag on this paper and see
how you stand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-06-24

A BONA Eide Circulation. larger
~ than any English paper in
winneshiek county ever had.
makes this the best for Adver.
tisers. We grew every week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-26
THE CASE or JUDGE ROOT

There 81 partial iranneaa IN the letter a
resignation Justice Root which only by lack Of neas
falls short 81 fonchn pubIic opinion IN such
sympathy and tolerance instead of the prevailing dis
and suspicion There IS always appeal IN the tragic
spectacle a honorable giving up the fight ior that
which al honorable deareT han hfe there i wide
knowledge 81 the danng ingenuity of circumstances 90
hne and paint in their bacess te anoCent actions a
and despite apparent harhne there Il in the public heart
forgiveness for thar only needs honest hiFaghoE-
ward admission 20 find the settled
Justice Root II the first who has 90 grief
BY his pen the looseness Of personal friendship although
has had the happy faculty confess bis fault
"epsolary ndiscrction Other have written, only
regret they learned the a turning pen and Justice
Root may well be listed anoug those who wisely. bun
much This he admits but saunehly holds that IN the
writing and the there hothmg 81 wrong except
Il twisted BY hostile inference and il IN fear Of this
distortion that Justice Root deserts hts eoioss.
II al this is Why should Justice Root call Upon
Judge Gordon IN the sacred oi friend for che honor
the bench the bar and the people Of the 81 Washington
produce these letters and abide by the verdict the public
III Judge Gordon BY these letters holds brutal club
supreme Justice into disgrace by che distortion Of their
ing demand from Justice Root that they be public will
drive Judge Gordon Justice Root Of liberal
Interpretation Of bis writings we'll full benefit Of any
doub which in the minds thousands Of friends
frank fearless unabashed stand W drive back 20 dark
ness any pursuit q the grim iates.