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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
STOLE LANGILL'S BELTS
Tool Room in Planning Mill
Broken Into Thursday
Night--Belts Purloined.

James Langill sustained the
loss of $50 feet of 4 and 6-inch
leather betting from the planning
mill tool room last Thursday
night. The lock on the door was
broken and nothing purloined
from the room but the betting
The betting had been received
but a few DAYS previous and
another lot has been ordered as
the mill cannot start up until it
arrives.
A reward of $50 has been offer
ed for the apprehension of the
thief or thieves. The value of
the betting is about $500
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
First pub Sept. 3O-last Nov. 4 CIV
SUMMONS

In Circuit Court. Villas County, Wisconsin
The Land g. Loan Company, Plaintiff
VS..
Cassie Gushing, S. A. Coleman Mrs. S. A. Cole
man. s. B. Eddan Mrs. S. b. Eddan, David
Foster Peter Geron, Mrs. Peter
Geron james Goggins, Mrs. James
Goggins. Winnifred kirghis, Carrie Michael
son. JEFF Lynch, Nick NeleSOn, Mary Nellie
son. Nellie o Grady, Edward OGrady, A. n
Phillips Mrs. a. n. Phillips Charles L. Palms.
Clothilde Palms Book, M. w. O'Brien, Mrs
John Phelps Eliza L. Phelps Corey. Orlo
Phelps Mrs. Orlo Phelps, George M. Phelps
Mrs, George M. Phelps Milo d, Phelps. Mrs
Milo D. Phelps j H. Porter, Gertrude Golden
Rose. Charles l.. Sheridan, Mrs. Charles l..
Sheridan. s. Z. Townsend. Mrs. s. d. Town
send Justin Wentworth. Mrs. Justin Went
worth George K. Wentworth, Mrs. George
K Wentworth wisconsin Realty Company
and the unknown owners OF the lands de-
scribed below, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service OF this summons
upon you, exclusive of the day OF service, ana
dt fend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure SO TO 90
Judgment will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demands of the complaint, OF Wnicn
a copy is here with served upon you
REID, SMART & CURTIS AND A. =. CURTIS,
Plaintiff Is Attorneys
P. o. Address Merrill, Lincoln county. Wis.
The lands affected by said action are all situ-
ated in Villas county, Wisconsin ana are as
fnI
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
NOTICE OF DRAWING JURY.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of November, 1908, at three
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day,
at my office in the court house in the
village of Eagle River, Villas county,
Wisconsin. l shall, pursuant to law
proceed to draw the names Of thirty
six 1867 persons to serve as Petit
Jurors at the next general term Of
the circuit court fnr said county,
commencing on the first Monday in
Decem Der, 1908, being the seventh
day of the month
Dated Eagle River, Wis, Nov. 1908.
FRED H. RILETTE
Clerk of Circuit Court, Villas Co., Wis.
BY Finn Lawler
Deputy
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Returned From Hospital.

Mrs. F. J. Thrun and Bernard
Ernst returned Monday from St.
Elizabeth hospital at Appleton
where they both have underwent
operations, the former having
two toes amputated and the
latter his right leg above the
knee. Both are getting along
nicely.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Office of the County Clerk. !

Year 9Ub.
Office of the County Clerk,
Villas County, Wisconsin
TO ALL TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the following
lots, or tracts OF land sold May Is h, in the
year 906, for the taxes due and unpaid for
the year 1905 remaining unreleemed in the
office of the county clerk of Villas county,
Wisconsin,. That opposite the description of
each tract or lot or part thereof in tie follow
Ing list is he name Of the person, it any. to
whom assessed and the amount OF taxes, in
terest and charges calculated to the last day
of redemption due on each
Now Therefore, unless the taxes. interest
and charges set opposite the tracts herein de-
scribed shall be paid on before the 18th
day OF May 1909. the said tracUs of laI Il
shall be forfeited and will be conveyed to the
purchaser or purchasers, in pursuance of the
statutes in such cases made and provided.
Dated at Eagle River, Wisconsin, this DIST
day of September. COS.
WILLIAM A. BRADFORD.
County Clerk of Villas County. is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
First pub Oct. 2l--last Nov. 25-6wl
SUMMONS

In Circuit Court Villas County.
G. F. Sanborn Co., Plaintiff,
VS..
John Skulina. Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the said
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty DAYS after service of this summons.
exclusive of the day of service, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid: and in case OF your failure so to do,
Judgment will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand of the complaint of which d
copy is herewith served upon you.
SANBORN, LANtOREUX & PRAY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p O. Address: Ashland, Ashland Co.. Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

cult court (which will be held
Dec 7th) on January 18th.
Court will be opened Dec. 7th
but no jury will be used until
Januarv.11, 1909.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
MAGAZINES.

All the latest magazines and
periodicals can be had daily at
the News office on Railroad
street.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
First pub Nov. last Dec. 2 5w
Department OF the Interior.
II. g. Land Once at WauSau. Wis

u. S. Land ONCE at Wausau. Wis,
Oct. Doth. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Charles p. Reed,
of Conover Wis. who on August l tn. 1908.
made Homestead entry No, 10961, Serial No.
O497, for NW4 SEA Sec. 20, Township Al
Range 10 r. 4th P. Meridian, has fled notice
of intention to make final five year proof, to
establish claim to the land above described,
before the county judge Of Villas county, at
Eagle River. wisconsin, the 9th day of
December. 1908. $500.
Claimant names as witnesses c. Fl. Blohm,
of Conover, Wis
JOHN w. MILLER, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Fun For Duck Hunters.

Duck hunters have been enjoy
ing themselves this week and
have succeeded in bagging plenty
of wild ducks. The best shoot
ing has been on Little St. Ger
main.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Get your Gold Seal Rub
bers at Carriers

Return able January Eleventh.
Deputy Circuit Clerk Lawler
has received an order from Cir
cult Judge Reid making return
able the venire Of the term of cir
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

Circuit Judge Reid. They will
draw jurors the 18th Of Novem-
Der for the December term OF
circuit court which will open at
the county seat Dec 7th.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
New Jury commissioners.

George Jackson, town of Far
mington, {. Fl. Blohm, town of
oonover and VIM. Adams, town
OF Eagle River are the jury com
nlssioners re Gently appointed BIZ
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
PERSONALS
z.es.zz.s.e.e.e.s.s:e:e,e

I. r. Brazellreturned Thursday
to Iron River, Michigan.
John Ely ofConover, transact
ed business in Eagle River Sat
urday.
Mrs. Otto Bierbauer of Hack
ley was an Eagle River caller
Monday.
Mrs. F. n. Pritchard of Hack
lev was an Eagle River visitor
Monday.
N. A. and Henry Colman were
business visitors at Rhinelander
Thursday.
Walter RAYMOND returned to-
day from a business trip to
Arbor Vitae.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Sillsbe of
Donaldson are visiting relatives
in the city today.
Toe Demars came down from
Marenisco Saturday to stay
until after election.
Mrs. Joseph. Tooley returned
Thursday from a few days stay
at Rhinelander.
Rodney Mcleod returned Mon
dav from trip through northern
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Misses Maggie and Fannie
Bolte returned Tuesday from a
visit with relatives in GAINESVILLE.
Geo. E. O'Connor returned
Yesterday from a business trip
to the western part ofthe county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Budde returned
Monday from Black Greek where
they attended the HuhnLebhar
wedding.
Andrew Harmon of M1nocqua
arrived yesterday and is a guest
at the home of his brother, Roy
Harmon
Mrs. w. B. Ray mond and Mrs.
A. A. Denton visited with Mr..
and Mrs. Louie Denton of Rum
mels Friday.
n. A. Colman and Alex Higgins
drove over to Rhinelander yes
terdav to attend the funeral of
A. w. Shelton.
Mrs Mate Ebv returned to her
home at Omro Saturday after a
few days visit at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. g. A. Rogers.
DR.. Andrew Frankel of Eland
Junction came up yesterday On
visit at the home ofhis parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Frankel.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Kuehne and
daughter Fern returned Monday
from Big Portage, where Mr..
Kuehne has been employed.
George St. Clair who runs a
resort on Black Oak lake near
Donaldson, was a business visi-
tor at the county seat Thursday.
Mrs. A. H. Hayden de-
parted Monday for Appleton
where she will visit at the home
of he brother, DR.. d. J. O'Con-
nor.
Mr.. and Mrs j. Nickel, after a
short visit at the home of their
daughter, Mrs F. J. Strong, re-
turned to their home at Seymour
Thursday.
Misses May and Ella Reightlv
who have been visiting at the
home of their brother, Louis
Reightlv, returned to their home
at Chiffon, Monday.
Miss Maud Bemis returned
Monday TO Eagle River from
an all summer visit with home
people at Watertown, S. Dakota, |
and is attending high school
here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Don't Want to Climb.

Rather than make an effort to reach
the top some men prefer to remain at
the bottom for the purpose of helping
pull others down.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
HORSE FOR SALE

A good light driving horse for
sale cheap if taken at once. In
quire at this Office.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

Two of the above items are
classed as tax and foot up to
$11,155 80. The last item, the
school levy, is for the towns of
State Line and Hackley and in
c!udes interest on the loan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
Ladies Aid rleet.

The Ladies Aid of the Catholic
church will met at the home of
Mrs. RUDE Slattery Thursday
afternoon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

Services at Congregational Church.
Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Preaching 11:O0 A. NJ.
Evening Service 7:30
PRAYER Meeting, Wednesday
evening 7:3O.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
TAX DEED NOTICE.

Eagle River, Wis, Sept. 21, 1908.
Notice of the expiration of the time for the
redemption of lands sold for taxes for the
xaar 1905
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

HOW'S YOUR EYESIGHT.
Have Johnson, the jeweler fit
your eyes with perfect glasses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
COUNTY PAYS $12,3O9.9O
Secretary of State Issues Ger
tificate of Assessment for
Villas County.

County Clerk Bradford has
received from the secretary of
state the following certificate Of
asse ssrnent for Villas county:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04

First Pub. Oct. 2l-last Nov 25-6wl
SUMMONS
In Circuit Court, Villas County
G. F. Sanboru Company. Plaintiff
Ferdinand Tordg, Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin:-To the said defen-
dant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons
exclusive OF the day of service and defend
said; and in case of failure so to do Judge
ment will be rendered against you according
to the demand of the complaint of which a
copy is herewith served upon you
SANBORN LAMOREUX g. PRAY
Plaintiffs Attorney
p. O. Address Ashland Ashland County Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-11-04
The Place
for values


The city isn't necessarily the
only place wherein you get
values in House Furnishings
to your liking. This house
can give the same quality
you desire to obtain in
Side Boards, Dining Tables,
Dining Chairs, Bed Room
and Parlor Suites-in fact
you will find an up-to-date
stock in an up-to-date
FURNITURE STORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Notice of trustees Sale.

By virtue Of the authority vested in
me under the terms of that certain deed
of trust executed Feb. 18th, 1907, bv j.
A. Jones and Ula V. Jones to the Bank OF
Sidon, Sidon, Mississippi, to secure GER
tain indebtedness therein secured,
which deed OF trust Is recorded In trust
deed book No. | page 279 Of the records
OF Leflore county, Mississippi, default
having been made 10 the payment of
said indebtedness and having been so
requested to do by the said Bank Of
Sidon, the holder OF said deed OF trust,
In writing, ! will on SATURDAY, the Sth
day OF February, 1908, pursuant TO the
terms of said deed OF trust, within legal
hours, proceed to sell at public cutlery
In front OF the court house door In
Green wood, Mississippi, to the highest
and best bidder for cash the following
described property, described In said
deed Of trust, lying and being situated
In said county and state, to-wit: South
east quarter Of section sixteen, Town
ship t~wenty-one Is. X. Of Bee. 10. Tp.
II, n. / West) and East half Of South
west quarter VI Section thirty i've,
| Township t~wenty-one, Range % West
IL / Of Il. W. OF Sec. 85, X. westl.
The title to said property is believed
to be good but l convey only snch title
az Is vested in me az trustee under the
terms Of said deed Of II ust.
January II, 1908.
ROWAN THAYER, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24

Justices OF the Peace r. ". Hatch. ].
II. McMath. r. r. Love, W. E. Ethridge,
B. Polewoda and L. +. Frederick were
present at the opening of circuit court
here Monday.
Mrs. ". P. Weaver entertained the
Methodist Ladies' Ala Society on last
Monday, IS members being present.
After the usual work and business, Mrs.
Weaver served a delicious lunch.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ". A. Swift recently
moved to their new plantation residence
at Swift. where they will reside in
future. Their many Greenwood friends
regret the loss of their citizenship here.
Mrs. L. r. Craig and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fountain Blrksdale, OF Yazoo City at
tended the funeral of the late Judge
Williamson last Friday. Mrs. Barks-
dale is still the guest OF relatives here.
Messrs. Monroe McClurg, G. l.. Lo-
max, o. L Kimbrough, M. s. Mclean,
". b. Herbert, E. d. Stone and others
from Greenwood and Lefore county at
tended the Inauguration of Gov. Noel
in Jackson last Tuesday.
Mrs. Ben George Humphreys wa the
hostess of the Earnest Workers on last
Monday. Quite a good number were
present. Dainty refreshments were
served by Mrs. Humphrey assisted by
Misses Sallie Humphreys and Ida Vic
Wade.
DIR. Jos. M. Good, who holds the i'm
portant position Of Government meat
inspector in Cincinnati, visited his
mother and other relatives near this
city the past week. DIR. Goods many
Greenwood friends were gratified to
have him with them again.
Mr.. Lloyd DeLoaeh entertained his Sun.
day school class, a bevy of young ladies,
ON last Friday evening. OF course
each young lady was provided with an
escort. A heart contest and an art
contest was thoroughly enjoyed. De-
licious refreshments were served.
DIR. and Mrs. T. X. Henderson, Mr..
and Mrs. r. NJ. Aldridge, and Mr.. W. c.
George attended the ceremonies Of the
presentation of a portrait Of the late
Senator ]. z. George to the Department
Of Archives and History of Mississippi
In jackson last Wednesday evening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Notice to Contractors.

The contract for building a Protection
levy along the line of an old levy run
ming from a point on the Carrollton
Turnpike near the county line, north
1900 feet, will be let by the Board VI
Supervisors Of Lefore County, at II
O'Clock noon, on the first Monday 10
Feb, 1903, at public outcry, in front Of
the Court House door, In the City OF
Green wood, Miss. The contract viii be
awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
Work to be done in accordance with
plans and specifications on file In the
Chancery Clerks Office. Successful bid
der will BIO required to enter into bond
In a sum equal to the amount Of his bid
for the faithful performance Of his
contract.
G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
BERNSTEIN co.


Mr.. Bis Aron, of West Point, attended
the Aron-Carr wedding and visited rel
atives and friends here this week.
Messrs. ]. f. Bole and L. s. Hempbill,
two Of Carroll county's substantial citi-
zens, we're in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. r. p. Rozier was over from Ber-
clair, Wednesday. He reports having
hegun breaking up land for this years.
crop.
Rev. A. Brill will holG services at the
Jewish Temple on Sunday, January 10Th,
at 5 p. IN. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Mr.. Adolph J.. Aron, Of Lake Hall,
Ark, attended the Aron-Carr wedding
and visited relatives and friends here
Wednesday.
Messrs. J. N. Bradford, r. b. Morris,
II. Copeloff, H. M. Weber, J. B. Spruill
and others from Itta Bena we're in the
city this week.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society met
at the residence of Mrs. r. G. King IN
last Monday afternoon. A lovely salad
course was served.
Gen. s. r.. KeesIer and MIR. T. s. Nc
Lean were among the Green wood rep
re~sentatives at the Inauguration Of
Gov. Noel last Tuesday.
Mr. Harry Kahn, one Of schlateris
progressive business men, was in the
city Tuesday and m-de The Commons
wealth a pleasant call.
Mr.. Dan Bursk, one OF Minter City's
enterprising merchants, was in the city
Monday. and made The Commonwealth
an appreciated call.
Mtsssrs. @. L. Ray, Sam Montgomery,
Warner Wells and Melville Fatherree
went to Memphis to see MADAM Butter
fly last Saturday night.
Mr.. W. Minis Spann, q member Of the
A. h NJ. College senior class, wa In
the city, Tuesday returning to the col
lege from . few days visit to his parents
at H~ighlandale.
MI. T. M. Evans, who recently 40
cepted 4 position with Mr.. VIM. Wall,
near Shellmound, was u agreeable
caller at this Office while in the city
last Friday.
Messrs. Stein & Wilson have been
fortunate in securing that popular
young actor. Mr.. Frank Dudley for
three nights and one matinee, beginning
Thursday, Feb. 9th. The theatfe-go'ng
public will have an opportunity to -
four first-class performances 1t popular
tpft6es.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
|ANROUND THE TOWN
Gathered In the Round Up.

Mr.. P. L. DeLoach was a Jackson Wis.,
itor last Sunday.
Mr.. Oscar hernandez was down from
Money this week.
Mr.. R. e. Walt was up from Tcbula
on business Wednesday.
Mr.. G. r. franklin made a recent
business trip to Pontotoc.
Mr.. R. A. Beard made this office an
appreciated call Saturday.
Mr.. T. M. Kirby, of Lehore, was a
Greenwood visitor this week.
Mr.. @. W. Gist, Of Greenville, was a
visitor to this city last week.
Mr.. q. W. Wright was over from
Valley Hill on business Monday.
Judge G. G. Moody, Of the Greenville
bar, attended court here this week.
p
Mr.. John Obergfell was over from
Lake Henry on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Iebruarv 9rd, 1908, within lawful hours

February Bird, 1908, within lawful hours
ID the front door OF the Court House in
the City Of Green wood, In said County,
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash the land described In
the said deed of trust ~ follows, to-wit:
Beginning at a certain iron stake at the
Southeast corner Of the DR.. Wilson
property. Said property lying and
being on the North side Of McNntt Lake
and West Of tie Southern Railway right
Of way running thence dine West $50
feet. Taking this as a starting boint.
running thence North 100 feet, thence
East 80 feet, thence South 100 feet,
thence West so feet to the starting
point. All Of said property lying and
being sitn ted in the village OF Schlater,
LeGore County, Mississippi.
Greenwood, Mississippi, ian. 8, 1908.
j. A. TYSON, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the Estate Of ]. A.
Jones, deceased.
Letters Of administration on the e.
tate Of ]. A. Jones, deceased, having this
End day Of January, 1908, been issued to
ne, the undersigned, by the Chancery
Ckark of Lefore County, Mississippi,
notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against tke estate to
have sap,e proSs.ea and registered by
the Clerk OF said court within one year
from this date; otherwise said claims
will be forever barred.
ROWAN THAYER,
Administrator Est. j. A. Jones deceased.
POLLARD Il HAMMER, Solicitors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Notice to Creditors.

Letters Of administration on the e.
tate Of silas s. Bradley, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the 23rd
day Of December, 1907, and notice IA
hereby given tn all persons having
claims against said estate to have the
same probated and registered by the
Clerk VI the Chancery Court. Of Lefore
Comfy, Mississippi, by whom letters u
administration were granted, and fur.
ther that a failure to probate and reg
lister for n year will forever bar sale
claims.
This January 9th. 1908.
ROBERT Is. BRADLEY,
Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
Staple Cotton Seed
For Sale at $4,000 per ton.

/ call this Highland Staple, bnt it is
known in this meek Of the wood" as the
Bolls cotton.
l have planted thirteen different
varieties and find it to be the best all
round cotton | ever planted.
When first planted | only got a limited
amount Of seed, but had | planted the
entire place In this cotton | would have
made from 30 to rs bales Of cotton more.
The small finty seed have more vital.
ity than the large spungent seed
varieties.
| sold several parties last spring and
10 every case that ! can see and hear
from say that it is the best cotton they
have.
Refer you to Elliott & Gayden as to
the staple. THOS. LUCAS,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24

Mrs. M. c. Humphrey spent last week
In Memphis.
DR.. J. L. Mclean, of Memphis, was in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. A. F. Ball was over from Teoc on
business Tuesday.
Mr.. J. J. Cockrell was over from Ber-
clair on business Monday.
Messrs. ]. FL. Smith and j. F. Otto
were up from Sidon Monday.
Mr.. W. M. Webster was wei from
| Winona ON business this week.
Judgs +. +. Frederick was down from
| Morey the first of the week.
Mr.. r. H. Hicks visited his sister,
Mrs. Tillman, at Carrollton last Sunday.
Mr.. II. II. Coward was down from
Money on business the first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben George Humphreys,
| Jr., visited relatives in Lexington last
Sunday.
The friends of Mrs. Morton are
pleased to know that she is back in
Greenwood again and is stopping with
Mrs. W. r. Fountain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-01-24
City Prisoners For Hire.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids for the hire Of the prisoners of the
City Of Greenwood, Mississippi, for a
term beginning May 8, 1908, and ending
January /, 1910, will be received by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Of said
City on the first Tuesday in February,
1908, being the 4th day of said month.
The contractor to whom contract Is
awarded will be required to give bond
in the sun of two thousand dollars for
the faithful performance Of the provis-
ions OF his contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
r. H. HICKS, Clerk.