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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
COW BROUGHT GOOD PRICE.

Hon. Sam Ham, the ClarksdaIe
politician and former member Of the
legislature, who last week donated a
COW and calf TO the Bryan campaign
fund, sold the bovines well. Start
ing list he made great many OF
the voters OF his town take a chance
on the COW, and when he had secur-
ed the sum Of $75 he put the num-
bers on a circular wheel and fired a
22-calibre rifle at the board. DR..
Gray held the lucky number and
won the prize.
It has been suggested that the
state Of Mississippi will raise about
$4,000 for the Democratic cam
paign fund, and it may reach that
sum, though subscriptions are com
ing in very slowly in many places.
Especially is true Of the city Of
Jackson, where very little had been
given on that account. However,
that is due to to the fact that no or
gaDized effort has been made to Sc
cure subscriptions -Clarion-Ledger
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
A Wedding Announcement.

An announcement OF vital interest to
one OF Jackson's most brilliant girls Ia
the following: "Miss Mary Crane an
nouncos the engagement Of her sister,
Daisie, to Mr.. o. Il. Lawrence, Of Grena.
da, the marriage to be solemnized Sept.
23rd, al O'Clock p. m, at st. Colomb's s
Chapel, Battle Hill" No cards.
The hgidc to-be, Miss Daisie Crane,
is the second daughter Of the late
v lillian Crane and Mary Anders, and a
granddaughter Of Rev. William Crane,
rector in st. Andrews Church in the
city Of Jackson for twenty years.
Jackson Clarion Ledger Aug, 30.
Miss Mary Bell Crane announces the
engagement Of her sister. Daisie, to
Mr.. o. +. Lawrence, OF Grenada, the
wedding to take place September 23rd,
at st. CoIomb's Chapel, Battle Hill at !
O'Clock p m. No cards. Bishop Brat
ton will perform the ceremony.
The bride is one of the fairest young
women in the capital city, who is loved
Tor her fine traits Of character. She Is
the second daughter OF the late william
Crane and Mary Anders, and a grand
daughter Of the beloved DR.. William q.
Crane, for twenty years rector OF st.
Andrews church. Having mental abili-
ty Of rare order, she graduated at tho
|. |. & c. several years ago, and has
since then developed into successful
teacher and popular woman wherever
she is known.
Mr.. Lawrence, the groom, is fortu-
nate indeed to have won woman so
admirably equipped as she is, for the
duties and happiness to come to her,
with the plighting Of the sacred mar
! riaga vows.
The young people will doubtless be
showered with congratulations from the
many who are their friends, and their
approaching marriage will be an occa-
sion Of special interest to many In va
rious sections Of Mississippi.-Jackson
News Aug. 30.
The Cor monweaIth wishes TO join the
many friends OF Mr.. Lawrence In con.
graduating him in advance upon his
approaching marriage to one of Mis-
sissippis fairest and most highly ac'
compIished daughters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
THE CITY SCHOOL
OPENS SEPT. q.
The Coming Session Promises to be q
Successful One,

The Jefferson Davis School OF the
City OF Greenwood will open it's next
session on September 2lst, and Super
intendent G. Z. Saunders requests The
Commonwealth to make announcement
to this effect.
1t is the urgent request OF Mr.. Saun,
ders that patrons get ready to send
their children on the opening day, In
order that they may be properly graded
at the beginning OF the session.
The school is one of the best in the
State, and Superintendent Saunders
and his capable corps Of assistant
teachers propose to make the l00S-O9
session one of the most successful in its
whole history.
II the patrons will cooperate with
the teachers In their work the desired
result will unquestionably be accom-
plished.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
NATURE TELLS YOU.
As Many a Greenwood Reader Knows
Too Well.

When the kidneys are sick,
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine is natures calendar.
Infrequent or too frequent action;
ANY urinary trouble tells of kidney
ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
w.K. Burt, Powell St., Winona, Mise,
saws: "Off and on for fifteen or twenty
years, was bothered by pain in my
back, especially on the right side. 1t
inconvenienced me in many ways and
was SO distressing at night that ! could
hardly turn over in bed. In addition
to this, trouble also existed with the
kidney secret'ons, principally notice
able in the way of suppression. Read
ing about Doans Kidney Pills, ! con-
cluded to try them and procured a box
They went directly to the cause OF my
trouble and did their work well. The
splendid results obtained leads me to
testify in behalf Of this wonderful
remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price 5o
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-ano
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
A Plantation to be Sold Under the
Hammer.

On Monday, October 9th, 1908, at the
front door Of the Court House at In
dianola. Mississippi, will be sold by
John Piazza, Administrator, to the
highest bidder for cash, the Hickory
Bluff Plantation containing Two Hun
dred and Eighty-threp and 39-l00
1888 3o,100) acres, locased on the Sun
flower River, about eight or nine mi les
South of indianola. Persons desiring q
small tract OF ground can find bar
gain here. The sale will take place at
or about the hour Of twelve o'clock
noon, on the day mentioned. Be present
at the sale,
The legal notice Of sale is being pub,
lished in the Sunfower Tocsin. For
further particulars, address John piaz.
"a, Administrator, Vicksburg, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
ANNUAL REUNION
IN GREENWOOD.
Mississippi Dl,ision U. C. v. Meets Here
October 9Th and 9th.

The annual reunion of the MISSISSIPPI
pi Division United Confederate Veter-
ans will be held in Greenwood on the
7th and Sth of October, and ii is OK
pccted that we will have al our guests
on this occasion from three 10 Ave hun
dred gallant old heroes Of the "Lost
Cause
An attractive program Is being ar
rangsd for the proper entertainment OF
the old veterans during their stay with
us.
The matter Of making the necessary
arrangements has been turned over to
the members OF Mildred Humphreys
Camp Sons OF Veterans. This Camp has
a membership OF several hundred, and
the differont committees have been ap-
pointed'to arrange the details Of enter
tainmcnt for the reunion, and the pro-
gram as far as completed is published
In this issue.
The program consists Of welcome ad-
DIR esses, patriotic song service, lun-
chcons, steamboat excursion, auto
mobile drives, etc, the details Of which
will be given out within the next few
days.
The old veterans will be entertained
absolutely FREQ. Their money will be
Al f.1, Ia. ,tfh. Ia In,
Greenwood. All who can pay their
railroad fare to and from this city are
cordially invited to come-and our peo-
pie will gladly do the rest
1t ia happy privilege for Greenwood
to entertain tho Confederate veterans,
and we extend TO them a most cordial
welcome to our city In advance of their
coming.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
THE PROGRAM Is
PARTLY ARRANGED.
Mildred Humphreys Camp Preparing
to Entertain Old Vets.

At "a meeting Of the Mildred Hum.
phreys Camp Of the Sons OF Veterans
held at the Business League rooms on
Monday to take steps for the entertain
ment OF the Mississippi Division Of the
United Confederate Veterans who meet
in Greenwood, October the 7th and 18th,
committee of the Hugh Reynolds
Camp Of Veterans requested that the
Local Camp of Sons should undertake
the management. Accordingly a com
mttee Of Sons was appointed to meet
similar committees Of the Veterans and
Of the Daughters Wednesday to formn-
late general programme. A letter
was read at this meeting from Mr.. Clay
Sharkey OF Jackson, Miss, acting for
the Adjntant General of the Veterans,
Quilting programme. This was salts
factory to the Daughters, Veterans and
Sons present and with the addition of
the automobile rides and steamboat
excursion was adopted as follows,
which may be altered as to details but
will be followed in the main.
PROGRAMME,
First day, lst session, II a. m.-~Called
to order by Local Camp Commander.
Opening prayer. Music. Address of
Welcome, Response.
Second Session, 2;20 p. m. Presiding
officer in chair. Address by represen-
tative OF the Sons. Annual Grafton.
Committee on Credentials. 5 p. m.
Automobile rides.
Third Session, 8 p. m. Reception of
the Veterans by the Chapters Of Daugh-
ters. Second day, 8 a. m. Business
manual followed until noon. Election
of officers. Steamboat excursion. Ad-
iOurnmcnt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
CAMP PAlGN CLUBS
ARE IMPERATIVE
Mr.. Bryan Addressed Twelve Hundred
Committeeman on Subject.

Chicago, Sept. S.-Twelve hundred
precinct committeeman recently elect
ed on the primaries were addressed by
j. Bryan tonight, the meeting repre-
senting an innovation in politics in
Chicago, and was for the purpose
or putting into effect the call Of the
Democratic national committee for a
campaign club in every voting precinct
in the United States.
Previous to Mr.. Bryan's remarks,
John W. Tomlinson, OF Alabama, Chair
man of the committee on organization
addressed the conference. He stated
that over 5000 clubs already had beer
organized, and that "literature and ma
terial had been sent to all clubs enroll
ed at Democratic national headquarters
After Oct. l, he said, weekly letters
would be sent out from all the Demo.
cratic clubs. Mr.. Bryan opened by re.
ferring to the primary system and de
clared that it had revolutionized poll
tics. Authority now comes from the
voters" he said, INSTEAD Of some cen
trail authority"
The committeeman, he said, had beer
selected by the people of their severa
communities and had been entrusted by
the voters with authority to represent
them in the party organization. al rec.
ognize," said Mr.. Bryan, Gin speaking
to you, | am speaking to men who are
leaders among their people and being
leaders, chosen by the people them.
selves, you can work with an effective
ness that is impossible where the wishes
of the people are ignored"
Mr. Bryan emhhasized the Importance
of the position which the committeeman
occupied and declared that no candi'
date will win success if organization
work is neglected.
ave may have majority, as believe
we have" he said, "but II that majority
is not made at the polls it counts fol
nothing. In a city organization is
even more important than in the country
because you have registration as well
as voting to look after"
The Democratic candidate admonish-
cd his hearers that before the day OF
registration they could assist in the
circulation of literature that is needed
You can't find ont what the voters
ave talking about" he said, lin what
SUI Jets they are interested, and what
arguments need to be answered. You
can assist in the collection of campaign
funds"
He declared that he trusted the state
and county organization. The national
organization, he said stood ready to co
operate to the fullest extent with the
local organization.
"The reports that come to us from al
sections of the country" he said, amidst
wild applause, "are very encouraging
and we have every reason to believe
that il we all work together and worl
diligently we shall be able to rejoice
over victory, State and national"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

COTTON FOR THE
PAST WEEK
The Weather the Most important for
the Present.

AT no period OF the season is the
weather of more vital Importance to
the crops than during the first half of
September. At that period cotton is
maturing and being picked at the same
time where the crop has been any way
early. Fair weather is necessary both
to the proper maturing Of the plants
and for harvesting, hence the greatest
drawback to be feared is an excess OF
rainy weather, which retards maturing
and interferes with picking and mar
keting.
The weather during the past week
has been generally favorable, the
amount of rainfall has been light and
fair weather has prevailed during the
greater part of the period. As result
the cotton crop has made progress dur
ing the past week, and even in districts
where excessive rains did damage dur
ing the preceding week there has been
an improvement in conditions.
AS usually happens at this period of
the year there are many complaints OF
deterioration in the crop prospects
compared with what they were month
back. 1t is aimed that first period
Of very hot, dry weather did damage
and later excessive rains and storms
did more damage. Just what damage
these divergent causes inflicted will
not be known until the crop has been
marketed, an d although there has
doubtlessly been some exaggeration,
there has without doubt been some
damage as well.
Despite complaints from some sec
tions the Texas crop seems to be turn
ing out WELL and a large yield is eX-
pected from the State, although it may
not equal the total of two years ago.
In the central belt the crop has not
done as well as in Texas, and although
some improvement over last year is in
dicated the increase will not be large.
On the Atlantic coast there is much
conflict Of opinion owing to the effect
of the recent heavy rain storms, which
undoubtedly did damage. Texas, which
contributed the greatest share of the
shortage Of last year, therefore promises
to furnish the lions share of the in
crease this year.-N. o. Picayune, 7th
inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
THE NOMINEE FOR
STREET COMMISSIONER
Resigns, and Special Primary VIII be
Ordered

Mr. L. O. Corbin, who was nominated
for Street Commissioner at the iate
primary election for city officers, has
resigned the nomination on account OF
business matters which will require his
personal attention.
There are two or three candidates for
the position, VIC understand, and the
City Democratic Executive Committee
will probably convene at an early date
and order a special primary election to
nominate a candidate for Street Com
missioner to Ill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Mr.. Corbn.
This is an important position and
competent man should be selected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Prince for Street Commissioner.

Mr.. W. y. Prince Is announced In this
Issue OF The Commonwealth as a candi-
date for Street Commissioner of tho
City Of Greenwood, to fll tho vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mr.. L. o.
Corbin, who resigned the nomination
recently received for that position.
Mr.. Prince Is very capable young
gentleman, and he submits his claims
for the favorable consideration OF the
voters at the approaching primary
election, to be ordered by the Execu-
tive Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
No Time Like The Present

TO open savings account. II you
are to get ahead in the world, you had
better begin TO save something and II
will be all the more effective II you add
to your savings regularly and with
some system. We pay per cent. in.
terest on all deposits and would be
glad to number you among our numer-
GUS depositors. Many have already
learned the value Of constant saving
Call TO see us.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
ENTERTAINMENT FOR
THE OLD VETERANS.
To be Given by the Local Chapters
u.D.C.

At called meeting OF the J. y.
George Chapter, held September Sth, at
the residence of Mrs. T. II. Steele, it
was unanimously decided to invite the
Varina Jefferson Davis Chapter to CO.
operate with them in an entertainment
to be given the Confederate veterans
on the occasion of their reunion in our
city.
This entertainment will be given on
the evening of October 7th.
The deta Is of the entertainment will
be given later.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
We Advise

You to open an account with this
bank, not alone because IL makes busi-
ness for US, but because it will help
you in business
Years Of conservative management
have earned for rs the reputation OF
being an ABSOLUTELY SAFE BANK.
We solicit your business. -Four per
cent. interest paid on deposits.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

Notes for this column must be sent In
not later than Wednesday noon.)
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SEPT.
18TH.
Subject. David made king over
Judah and Israel
Text. End Sam. 2;1-7 and 5:1-5.
Golden Text. 2nd Sam. $40.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Regular services by the Pastor at IL
o'clock in the morning at 7:45 in the
evening.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7:45 o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock in the
morning, and East Greenwood school at
4:3O o'clock in the afternoon. Z. B.
Bell has charge Of both.
Teachers meeting on Wednesday
evening after prayer meeting.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Regular services next Sabbath at II
O'Clock a. m. and 7:45 o'clock p. m.
Sunday school at 9:45 in the morning,
Mrs. r. H. Hicks, Supt.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
No services either morning or even.
ing.
Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock a. m.,
Y. T. Eggleston, Supt.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Regular services will be held on next
Sunday at II o'clock a. nj. and 7:45 p. m
DR.. Irvine will be glad to see you.
The Sunday school meets at $40 a. m.
W. T. Fountain, Supt.
Teachers meeting on Wednesday
evening after prayer meeting.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7:45 O'Clock.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. J. G. Park, the Pastor, viii
preach at II o'clock in The morning ant
at 7:45 in the evening.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at 7:45 o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock a. m.
r. T. jones, Supt.
Teachers meeting on Sunday morning
at OILS o'clock.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Father O'Reily, Of Water Valley
will be 10 Greenwood on Sunday, th.
18th inst, and conduct services in thu
Catholic church at 10 O'Clock a. m. ol
that day.
At THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Pastor 8. K. Tull announces the fol
lowing subjects for the services at tb
Eaptist church next Sunday:
Morning subject "The Max irg of
Great Church.
Evening subject "The Making Of
Great Christian.
The talented Choir will have rar
program Of the very latest music at bot
services. The evening service Is al
nounced TO begin promptly at 7:45.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Strayed or Stolen.

From near McNutt on Culver. One
Bay Mare, Z years old, 16 or II hands
high, blAzed face, w.re cut on left mp
foretop recently cut. For her return OF
any Information leading TO her recovery
will be literally rewarded.
IKE MARTIN,
McNutt, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Automobile for Sale.

Buick Touring Car, y horse power, in
first rate shape, run about 5000 miles
includes top, extra tire, tire chains
mileage meter, oil and gas lamps, gas
generator. Will sell for $500. Cost
sl45O new. Apply y. II. Merrifeld
Helena. Arkansas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
For Sale.

A new two story house with seven
rooms, bath room and kitchen, electric
lights wires and chandeliers, solid brick
foundation, all inside finish a grade
Lot 50xl50 feet. Terms, one third cash
balance annually or monthly. Price on
ly $2700. Apply to DR.. g. B, Stewart.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Planters Take Notice.

We have cheap lumber for sale suit.
able for cotton houses and other plan.
tation purposes.
HOSMER & MENEES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
For Rent.

Store house at Sidon, Miss. For par.
MORRIS LEWIS,
Lexington, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Advanced Styles in Ladies
Tailor Suits, Skirt and Waists.
Big Bargains. FOUNTAINS.
Lost.

Round, plain locket with small dia
moDd in center. Return to this Office
and get reward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

Weller can do your repair work cheap
er than the city jewelry stores because
his expenses are less. His repair work
Is the best because he employs only the
highest class OF workmen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
Residence For Rent.

s.room residence, 400 Walthall street,
for rent. Apply to c. @. Nichols or to
The Commonwealth Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

Weilers skilled workmen execute
promptly all orders for repair work, and
satisfaction is guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
For Sale.

Wellington Piano. Cheap II taken at
once. Apply to Mrs. Mcclure, 544 Elm
street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
for Rent.

Two Rooms, apply at 3Ol George ST.
corner y. Warrington.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
For Sale.

One Edisons Rotary Monograph No.
rs, good as new. Phone 81.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

School Suits for the Boys,
all styles and sizes, PerfeC-
ton make, the guarantee kind,
FOUNTAINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

All the new styles and
weaves in Dress Goods and
Silks are being shown at the
Big Busy Store.
FOUNTAINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11

Stylish Millinery Of every
description, the latest Crea-
tons now on display at
FOUNTAINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-11
RELIGIOUS NOTES.
REPORTED WEEKLY.

Notes for this column must be sent
not later than Wednesday noon.)
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-01-25

Washington. Jan. sl. The govern mens officials admitted today thAs they had been informed os the piot laid " snagohiSts 10 hlow up tine hat,leSaips of the United States navy during their visit i0 Rio 1aneiro. Reports receiv- ed show that the Rgaa;sisn govern mont i> eoiog all II can 10 asicg she guilty ssrties 10 justice.
 Washington. Jan. 2a, Tas eNp'ana- st0n slas. Is 10 oe given by Secretary CMsslyoa regarding Inc issue Ot the Panama oousls wlll he heard oy the Senate st the end oi ,he present week. The senate. early iu sle session, de- Maals4l an inveStigaslon ot the issue, aud appointed committee ,o couSid- er the matter.
 Washington. Jan. al. -Cepgressmsn Lowering has reiusroduced the hlll ~nich provides that the government add its gaaraneee 10 She Alaska rail- road bonds, Tho object in yiew is the euoouras smant ot building. since with tho government guarantee the bond. could easily bs aoasel ard thus pso- vide ,hs cash necessary for carrying on the work.
 Kansas City. Ian, el,-Tbe federal coars here las ruled tha, the laW iosbl3iaug eovrorasious from transfer lng suits ttog0 slate courts to federal courts k unconstitutional, The QueS- ton has been under consideration 10, some time.
 Tacsu,s, Ian. 2l.-A. Thornley. Mexican Vice Consul. waS >bot ana fatally injured here las, nigh, while oa hiS way home, The work @aS done by hantl O. hoId-np men. He ha- been semoged 10 hospital but cau.sol recover
 Washington. Jan. 2l. The house committee eu public health has recom- rueuie5 . large apnropriatiou so b ased ia Increasing the efficiency oi sbs health department on the Pacific coa<s and to prevent the spread of con ,ag.o1s diseases by incoming vessels.
 Madrid. Jan. .I.-gs was osicjay an aouuesd today that the aeeoaehmeat of tae queen 0oali occur in July.