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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Death of Miss Stevens.

Miss Eula Lee Stevens died at Ash
vile, N. c., on the 3lst day of January,
1908, and her remains were brought to
this city for interment at Odd Fellows
Cemetery-the funeral being conducted
by Rev. s. r. Tull from the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Stevens, on Carroll
ton Avenue Sunday morning last at IL
o'clock. Miss Stevens had been at
Asheville for her health for some time,
but failed to get the desired relief
The Commonwealth unites with all OF
our people in extending coincidence to
the grief-stricken parents and relatives
in their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Death of Mrs. A. r. StlnsOn.

Mrs. A. r. Stinson died at her resi-.
dence In this city Sunday, February 2
1908, after q protracted illness. Her
funeral was conducted from the family
residence Monday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock by Revs. ]. @. Park and s. e
Tull. Mrs. Stinson's remains were In
tered at Odd Fellows Cemetery, the
following gentlemen acting as pail
bearers: W. r. Fountain, J. W. Quinn
B. L. Young r.. H. Barrett, L. P. Yerger
r. G. King, Jno. T. Mccain, J. B. Phil
lips. Mrs. Stinson was good Christian
woman, and our people unite In extend
ing sympathy to the bereaved husband
ard other members Of the family in this
hour of their sadness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Death of Mrs. Akbadle.

Mrs. Louis Abbadie died at the Fields
House in this city last Monday evening,
Feb. 3, 1908, at about o'clock, after a
protracted illness. Mrs. Abbadie had
been quite sick for some time with
catarrhal pneumonia from which she
had about recovered, and the immediate
cause of her death was from heart
trouble. Mrs. Abbadie's remains we're
taken to New Orleans, her home, for in.
terment. Mr.. Abbadie, husband Of the
deceased, has been employed by H. e
Calm & Co. as cotton buyer since early
last fall. The Commonwealth joins the
people of Greenwood in extending him
sympathy in his great bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
"Buster Brown Coming.

"Buster Brown" will be seen at Green
wood Opera House, Feb. 2lst. This is
one of the best known and most satisfy
ing of the many latter day musical
comedy attractions. This season it will
be given with an entire new scenic
dress, costumes and effects, while the
cast Is headed by Jimmie Rosen and is
said to be the best yet seen in its sew
eral characters. This latest edition OF
Buster Brown will be served with all
new music and the latest popular songs
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Splendid Banquet Wedne Sday Evening

The members OF Greenwood Royal
Arch Chapter No. i02 did not have the
public installation of it's oflicers-eleet
last Wednesday evening as announced,
owing to the fact that some of the In
stalling officials could not be present on
account of illness. The banquet, how
ever7-a most sumptuous affair was
given by the Lodge at the court house
as scheduled. Tho ladies Of the Eastern
Star prepared the delicious spread,
which was fanltlessly served In courses,
add hugely enjoyed by the jolly assem-
bage of ladies and gentlemen present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Mr.. Ben. [. Jones Improving.

The editor Of The Commonwealth is
10 receipt of postal card from Mr..
Ben. L. Jones, who is at Staffords
Springs, near Yossburg, stating that his
health is improving. This will be grati-
flying information to bis many Green
wood and Letlore county friends, who
hope for him speedy and complete
restoration to good health.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Death of Mr.. P. 6. Clarke.

Mr.. p. c. Clarke died at his home 10
this city Friday morning, Feb. 7th. after
an illness of several days. MIR. Clarke
was good citizen, a devoted husband
and father, and The Commonwealth
extends sympathy to the grief-sticken
wife, daughter and son In this hour OF
their great bereavement.
Mr.. Clarke's remains will be laid to
rest in Odd Fellows Cemetery saturday
morning, the funeral to be conducted
from the Catholic church at 10 O'Clock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

Pure Florodora Cotton Seed. Ibought
from l. A. Stony, OF Sou tn Carolina the
originator OF these seed, and they are
guaranteed Il, be absolutely pa 9. !
have handled these seed very carefully,
and refer the public to John 7. Mccain
As to the quality and staple Of the cot
top produced from the secd. Apnlv to
II p Jones, Money, Miss, or John T..
Mccain, Green wood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Business leagues New Officers

The new Board Of Directors OF the
Business League met Friday night,
January 3ist, and elected thc following
officers for the ensuing year: DIR. 7. II.
Henderson, president; W. NJ. Hammer,
1st vice.presdent; W. II. Dick, 2nd vice
president; II. g. Kitchell, Bird vice.
president; W. T. Loggins, Treasurer;
and +. w. Sterling, Secretary. The
Board then proceeded to map out its
work for the ensuing year, which
embraces many splendid projects for the
benefit Of Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Secretary Sterling Reflected.

Mr.. II. W. Sterling was unanimously
reelected Secretary OF the Greenwood
Business League last week. Mr.. Ster-
ling has COTTON the affairs of the League
in lrst-class working order, and the or
ganization is now in position to accom-.
plish even greater things for the ma
terial advancement Of the best interests
of Greenwood and vicinity. The Com
monweath congratnalates both the
League and Mr.. Sterling upon his re-
election as Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
DR.. !. b. Bright Buys Valuable Lots

DR.. I. B. Bright has bought from Mrs.
Flora Mcintyre the two valuable lots
on Howard steet, just north Of bis resi-
dcnce the consideration being $4,000
This is splendid property, and will at
some date in the near future be in the
heart Of the business portion Of Green
Mood
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
For Rheumatic Sufferers.

The quick relief from pain afforded by
applying Cbamberlain's Pain Balm
makes it favorite with sufferers from
rheumatism, sciatica, lame back, lum-
bago and deep seated and muscular
pains. For sale by Raines drug store
and G. d. Classify.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
YazOo Valley Telephone Improvements.

The YaZoo4Valley Telephone q Tele-
graph Company has we'll under way the
extensive improvements to be made in
It's system. 1t is proposed to install
rural phones throughout this immediate
section Of the Delta and to make con-
nection with the Memphis Telephone
Company. The Valley Company's bust
ness has been steadily increasing and
toll connection now to be installed will
Pot it on an equal footing with any
telephone competition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Or. Brill, Sunday, feb. 10th.

DR.. Brill will be unable to be here on
the 9th, but will hold services in the
Jewish Temple on Sunday, Feb. 10Th, at
s p. 10. The subject Of bis lecture will
be, "Who is the true type, Shylock, OF
Nathan the Wise?' All are cordially
invited 10 he present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
The Bank Of leflore

wants your savings account and will
pay you 4 per cent. on all deposits; no
matter whether you keep the account
there for day, week, a month or a
year, the interest will be paid just the
same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Steam Heat for Public School.

improvements are being made in the
now and commodious high school build
ing In this city. Modern waterworks
are being installed. Steam heat super.
ceding the hot air system IN being ex-
tended over the whole building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
The Matinee Music Club.

Will meet with Miss saliic Steele, on
Wednesday, Feb. I2th. The program
for the meeting is as follows;
Subject: "Macdowell.' -
Sketch and Life - Mrs. Scates.
Composition Mrs. friermood.
Style Of Music - Miss McNeill.
Composition 80 Miss Mcshane.
His Last Illness and Death-Miss
Branch.
Compnsition---M Wells.
Composition Mrs. Wright.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends aDt
the public generally for the many cour
tesies shown and kind words Of sympa
thy extended us in our recent sad be
reavement.
MRS. NJ. N. PARISH,
MRS. S. r. KEESLER,
MRS. g. +. HARRINGTON,
r. P. PARISH.
Greenwood, Miss, Feb. 8, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Get the Bank Habit
And deposit yonr money where 1t will
be safe and at the same time grow.
re par 4 Gent cEs
Savings Department
BANK OF LEFLORE.
Mardi Gras Mobile-New Or.
leans Feb. n and Mar. 3.

Low round strip tickets on sale, Feb.
2eth to March Bird, inc; Anal limit re-
turning, March 10th. Stop-overs. For
further Information, apply to Southern
Ry. Co in Miss. Ticket Agents, or
write H. E. Jones, !r., T. P. A., Meridian,
Miss, or Jno. N. Beall, Q. r. A., st.
Louis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Band Being Organized.

The white mechanics Of Green wood
are organizing first-class silver corneS
band. This IL good movement for the
city and should be encouraged by the
people generally. A city OF Green
woods inportsnce should have good
band, and thnae interested In getting
up this one will give us ~ good music
~ any band IN the State. A Hat of the
names OF the members will be published
AZ soon as they have been assigned to
their respactiva Instruments.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

Greenwood is iobbing town. We
meet Memphis prices on all spring
Hardware. buy your plows aud Hard-
ware from stock yon can see.
HENDERSON u BAIRD.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
THE PROCEEDINGS
OF CIRCUIT COURT.
The Trial of Dr.. Grover Kirby Now In
Progress,

The third week Of the present term OF
Lelore county circuit court was begun
last Mphday morning.
The .ollowing petit juries we're em-
panue led for the week.
Jury No. l.--Jacob Chatoney, Riley
Ely, 0. G. Neill, j. II. Ellington, II. B.
Schlater Geo. N. Morris, T. ]. whiting
ton, Chas. Chatoney, Jr, A. M. Payne, j.
A. Hightower, O. II, Bledsoe, Jr., W. Me-
Daniel.
Jury No. M. l.. Stoddard, W. L.
Anthony, J. I. Dean, Stewart Mcintyre,
G, q. Gillespie, ]. ". Vance, Scott Crull,
C. W. Smith, II. NJ. Goza, d. o. Alaxan-
der, Will Galley, r. Stanford.
Monday afternoon tho State docket
was called and number OF cases set for
trial on different dates.
DR.. j. s. Walker Acquitted.
The first case tried was that Of DR.. ].
s, Walker, president OF the defunct
Merchants and Planters Bank OF Green
vile, who was indicted in Washington
county on the charge OF receiving money
on deposit when he knew his bank to be
In an insolveut condition.
DIR. Walker was granite ! change OF
venue from Washington county to Le'
fore county.
This trial consumed Tuesday and
Wednesday. The jury retired late
Wednesday afternoon and verdict OF
mot guilty" was returned Thursday
morning at o'clock.
DR.. Walker was represented by Messrs.
Leroy Percy and II. b Campbell, Of
Greenville, and McClurg, Gardner and
Wilmington, Of this city. The prosecu-
tion was represented by District Attor-
ney McBee and MIR. II, N. Miller OF
IIazlehnrst.
The following is list OF the jury which
tried the Walker case: j. II. Vance,
Geo N. Morris, Jacob Chatoney, Will
Galley. J. T. Dean, W. l.. Anthony, j. A.
Hightower, Scott Crull, r. B, Schlater,
A. NJ. Payne, o. u. Bledsoe, Jr, 7. ].
Wilmington.
Trial of Or. Kirby Besun.
The trial OF DR.. Grover Kirby, recent
ly indicted on the charge OF murder by
the grand for shooting and killing Mr..
James d. Money, Jr, at Money Station
the latter part of last August, was be-
gun Thursday morning at o o'clock.
A special yenire of hfty men, from
which to select jury to try this case,
was ordered summoned at Mondays ses-
sion to appear In court Thursday morn
ing, both sides announcing ready for
trial.
This trial will very probably consume
The remainder OF the present week, both
the defense and the prosecution being
represented by some of the ablest At
torneys In the State.
The jury Completed.
The jury to try DR.. Kirby was COM
pIeted at about II o'clock to-day
friday and ia composed OF the follow
ing persons: D. W. Myers, G. b. Wilson,
W. 7. Williams, W. J. Holly, p. b. Port
wood, V. H. Hughes, W. o. poindexter,
A. NJ. Sboner. A. W. Shnltz, W. d. Hal
sell, r. j. Wilmington, r, S. Atkins.
At the afternoon session the taking
OF evidence was begun.
District Attorney II. G. McBee Is as
sisted by Messrs. McCIurg Gardner q
Wilmington and Congressman W. 8.
Hill, while the defendants interests are
in the hands Of Messrs $. II. Colemsn of
this city, Sam d NeiIl OF Indianola2 ind
II, n. Miller Of IIazleburst. I ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

of great assistance to us throughout
our session.
Odr work Is now complete.
We now ask to be discharged.
T. Fl. BAIRD, Foreman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
WoOIberl.GOOdmdn.

Mr.. and Mrs. wooibert OF Itta Bena,
Miss, announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Frances. to Will Good
man Of the same place. No cards.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

| Your Hardware rush orders are
shipped han,e day order IN received II
order In received by $50 =. N.
HENDERSON Il BAIRD.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

Big line of Averys improved farming
Implements on exhibit at our big store
HENDERSON q BAIRD,
HARDWARE JoBBRRs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
For Sale.

Nice lot Of dry goods shelving for
sale. Apply 10 Hyman-I.ewis Co, Green
wood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

Mr. W. v. Johnson. of Greenwood. and
bis son. Joe spent a d.y or two With
friends here this week. yaijcn Nsws,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

The Rank u Lehre pays 4 per cent,
on deposits in IL Gsvi0ga department
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07
Chsmberialn's Cough Remedy q
FavOrite.

1--WE prefer Chamber)ain's Cough
Remedy to any other for our children,
says Mr.. L. J. Woodbury. OF Twining,
Mich. ut has also done tie work for
as in hard colds and Group, and we take
pleasure in recommending It," For sale
by Raines' drug store and q. D. Cassity
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-02-07

s.pi ,nar ord"fa TIC. ". MILTON and
sa,u nlmpe, ~ feed bits.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01

AefN 49, ir.FtIrt. Nnt fNNIt
Women who are going to, the noun
tains will almost entirely abandon the
lawn and linen costumes. but instead
will take dresses Of Scotch flannel,
cream serge, or certain shades of gray.
Some Of these dresses, consist of
short skirt, bodice and loose wrap cut
on the Mandarin order, all of the same
material Or smart little suit having
very short skirt and double-breast.
ed. hip-length coat is liked by some.
The new tight-fitting sleeves will be
much in evidence the coming season
on tailored costumes. On some coats
there is slight fulness at the shout
der seam and then they grow closar
fitting all the way to the wrist. The
smartest sleeves are laid in horizon
tai tucks or folds. one overlapping the
other. Many of the long, close sleeves
are buttoned along the outside seam
from shoulder to wrist, some beng
cut in scallops or points having a bni-
ton set in each
The ever popular frills range from
the very narrow one that edge both
sides of central plat to the wide,
single ones of iabot character. The
latter, when worn on a colored blouse,
are of white with hens. or button
holed edges in the color to match the
waist. The narrow one are sometimes
of the same material as the blouse.
hut oftener are of a delicate tint fin
ishing the collar, cuffs. and front plalt
on "A waist of white.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01
NEWS FORECAST OF THE COMING
WEEK.


Washington, u. C., Aug. Pc Several
events during the coming week will
serve to quicken political activity
throughout the country William J
Bryan is slated for several speeches
in the DakoIas and Minnesota. Judge
Taft will stay at Middle Bass island
until the end of the week, when he
will go to Cincinnati to remain until
election day Thomas F, Hisgen, pres
idential candidate of the independence
party will spend the early part of the
week in Indiana and Ohio and will
then start on a speaking tour of the
Northwestern States. Eugene V. Debs.
candidate of the Socialist party.
plans to leave Chicago Monday on a
tour that will take him to the Pacific
coast.
The big event of the week will be
the formal opening of the Ohio Repub-
lican campaign at Youngstown Satur-
day, at which Governor Hughes of
New York will be the chief speaker.
The meeting will practically mark the
opening of the Republican campaign
for the whole country, and the speech
which Governor Hughes will deliver
has been prepared with that fact in
view.
General State primaries will be held
in Michigan and Wisconsin In Mich
isan the interest centers principally
in the contest for the Republican CUB.
ernatorial nomination, in which Coy
ernor Warner is fighting for a third
term and is opposed by two able op.
ponents. In Wisconsin the interest re.
wolves around the fight for the United
States senatorship. Four candidates
are engaged in bitter fight for the
Republican nomination. They are
Senator Isaac Stephenson, who is
to succeed himself: former
State Senator William II. Hatton.
Francis f. McGovern, district attorney
OF Milwaukee County, and former Con
gresham S. A. Cook of Neenah. The
fight of Representative John J. Jen-
kins, chairman of the House judiciary
Committee, to retain his seat in con
gress is also attracting attention.
The State election in Vermont takes |
places Tuesday but in the opinion Of |
he best political leaders of both par.
ties the result will afford no reliable |
forecast OF the national election to |
come in November.
The Atlantic battleship fleet will |
spend the week at Melbourne. where |
have been made on the |
same elaborate scale as at Auckland |
and Sydney for the entertainment of |
he officers and men.
The veterans of the Grand Army of |
he Republic and members of the vari-
,us auxiliary organizations will meet |
N annual reunion in Toledo and at |
he same time the United Spanish War
veterans will hold their annual en-
in Boston.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01
Perhaps Fatally sIsshed.

Chicago, Aug. S1,-Joe Carlo. hus'
band of Annie Carlo, queen of Little
Italy" is thought to be dying at St
Luke's hospital as a result of being
slashed with a knife. His assailant
Antonio Pattozo, was arrested after
being dragged from beneath a bed in
a house where he had sought refuge
The cause of the stabbing is not
known to the police, but 1t is thought
he two had long been enemies.
Patolo attacked the detectives, and
in the struggle. chairs. tables and
other furniture were overturned and
the maddened Italian attempted re
peatedly TO use his knife.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01
A. 8. CARSON,
CIVIL ENGINEER and SURVEYOR,
Office with ]. W. Bats.
Residence Phone. .....N No. 2S7
A. 8. CARSON,
). w. BATS
REAL ESTATE AGENT

Office in Taliaferro Building. Op
posite Court House. Phone 81
Have in office the only set of Abstract
Books of Brazos County Land Titles
One and one-half lots and six-room
house, located two blocks from Main
street; corner lot, brick cistern and
stable. $1,050.00
One quarter block of "cound and
rev fve-room house in good neigh
borhood on east side of town. Price,
81, 100000. Terms, one-fourth cash, and
balance in one, two and three years,
with s per cent interest. ]. W. Bats,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01
Conservatory Granted Permit

Austin, Aug. 31.-A permit to do
business in Texas was granted to the
Columbian Conservatory OF Music;
capital stock, 100000 Phoenix, Ariz.,
is the principal office, and the Texas
headquarters are at Dallas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-09-01
FOB SALE.

Good, gentle family horse and gooC
surrey. Apply to
232 FRANK CLARKE.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-10-02
scnool. OPENS

The third session Of the Monterey
High School opened on Monday
last with the following teachers IN
charge: Principal, N. E. Young,
assistant, Mrs, Paul Slaven, gram
mar grade, Miss Lena Seybert,
primary department, Miss Maud
Noble.
The enrolment for the first day
and it was very inclement one
was in the neighborhood of IS, the
number of pupils in the High School
department being in excess OF any
former year.
The two teachers who came to
us as strangers, have both made
favorable impressions, and the out
look for a successful year was never
better.
A gratifying feature OF the
opening this session is the presence
of a goodly number Of pupils of the
district who have come in to take
advantage Of the opportunities at
forded by the high school, indicat'
ing growing appreciation of the
school as a district institution.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-10-02
FRIDAY, OCTOBER End.

Before this issue Of the Recorder
shall have reached many OF our
readers, the elaborate programme
for Friday will be only a memory,
and we predict that it will go into
history as a big day for the county
The various committees have
done well their part, and If there
is anything lacking to insure success,
is assuredly an oversight, because
care has been taken to make good
every promise.
A big crowd is expected, and 1t
is to be hoped that this crowd OF
Highlanders will sustain and MAIN
tain it's reputation for sobrlety and
good behavior.
Let it be a day of innocent diver.
sion and social intercourse, and
the occasion will promote good tel
lowship and give length OF days.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-10-02
MRS. AARON GUM.

The death of Mrs. Aaron d. Gum,
at her home near Mill Gap on Sum
day night last, was quite unexpect-,
ed to persons outside of her imme-
date family and neighborhood.
She was taken sick on Friday.
the sudden illness developing into
congestion of the lungs and result
ing in death at 10 o'clock Sunday
night. Mrs. Gums maiden name
was Wade. She is survived by her
husband and large family OF chill
dren.
The funeral services were con
Quoted at the home Monday after
noon by Rev. j. A. Brumbaugh
after which interment took place al
the old Wade burying-ground.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-10-02
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING

On Wednesday the 18th day OF
October, 1908, Hon. H. D. Flood.
member of Congress from the 10th
Congressional District and Hon.
James Marshall, Familiarity known
as Cyclone jim" will address the
voters of Highland Co. at the Court
House in Monterey. The speaking
begins at one o'clock, p. m.
On the evening of that day the
same speakers will address the
voters of Eastern Highland It Nc
Dowell, speaking to begin there at
7 o'clock.
Important issues will be discuss
ed by these two entertaining and
instructive orators. Let as many
voters of the county be present as
possible. Andrew l.. Jones,
Sec. Highland Dem. Committee