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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02
GEO.. THOMAS.
Sole Agent,
Greenwood, Miss.
Thanks From The People Of Brinkiey,
Ark.

Brinkley, Ark, March %, 1909.
Dear Mr.. Gid Montjoy, Mayor, Green
wood, Miss.
Dear Sir:-Words cannot express
B%rinkiey's peoples gratitude to your
city for your help In need. Please par
don our, delay about answering and
thanking you all for kindness to M, in
u trouble; but our Relief Committee
has had all we could do. In getting the
poor people clothed. Accept Brinkley
thanks.
Respectfully,
MRS. J. H STACK.
Chairman Of Clothing Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

II you want to secure . SEQ LIFE
SCHOLARSHIP, by copying a. chapter In
the Bible. write to HARRIS BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY, jackson, Aiss,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

Chancery Court conyenes in
Greenwood next Monday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

Greenwood is the most prosper
Gus city il the Delta
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02
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the station at Dover. Oglethorpe ask ia
ed the lady II she was going across
the channel and when she said Eyes" at
escorted her on to the boat. The wa. D..
tiers were boiling, as usual, M the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02
Greenwood, Miss. friday, April z. 1909

Don't you really think our Faster
Girl is a beauty?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

J.. NJ. PHILLIPS,
{. DUNN,
- Il. r.
M +. RUSSELL,
W B, REESE
ALBERT ARON,
l., J. MARTIN,
J. v. BRADFORD,
A. ROBINSON.
lncorporators.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

ACkNOWLEDG NRNT.
state Of Mississippi.
Lefore County,
Personally appeared before me the
undersigned authority in and for the
said State and County the within named
j. NJ. Phillips, G. R. Mahoney, C. Dunn,
j. +. Russell, A. B. Reese, J. W. Brad
ford and A. Robinson, who acknowledge
ed that they signed and delivered the
foregoing instrument on the day and
date therein mentioned.
Given under my hand this the 26th
day Of March, 1909.
r. F. LOVE,
Justice Of the Peace,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02
Peas for Sale.

500 bushels Of Speckled Peas at S1.75
per bushel delivered at any railroad or
river point. Address
W. S. KING,
New ALBANY. Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-04-02

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
State of Mississippi,
LefiOre County.
Personally appeared before the under
signed Clerk Of the Chancery Court Of
said County, the within named Albert
Aron and L.. ]. Martin, who acknowledge
ed that they signed and delivered the
foregoing instrument of writing, on the
day and year therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official seal,
at this office, this 10th day of March, A..
d. 1909.
C. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

He is very we'll liked by all Miss
Florence Hall, teaching the primary
and first three grades, is from Elm
Hall. She is a new teacher, coming
here this September. Miss Hall is a
graduate from Ypsilanti Normal. The
other teacher is Miss Ethel Maynard,
who has been here several years She
teaches from the fourth to seventh
grades inclusive. Miss Maynard is
a graduate of the Mt. Pleasant Nor
NAL Both the lady teachers are well
liked.
The present district school officers
are president. Mr. s. D. Parks; clerk.
Mr. A. J Williams; treasurer. Mr..
+. r. Rowland; trustees, c. +. Go
ing and VIM. Horton. In this board
are both the older and experienced
men and the younger, progressive
men, which combination makes a
very efficient set of officers
The schools OF Riverdale have
never been in such good shape as
they are today, and the citizens of
the village are proud of them Not
only are they proud of them, but are
satisfied with the way in which they
are being handled. In fact every
thing is running along in harmony
and nothing but the best there is can
come OF that.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16
WEST ARCADIA.

George Irish has bought a team.
Mrs. Perry, of St Johns, visited
her daughters. Mrs. Ella Beverly and
Mrs. Jessie Woolford also her son
Thomas, last week
Earl Medlar is working in Alma
in the roller mill
Mrs Harlan Woodland is improv-
ing in health. for which her many
friends are glad Hattie Courier is
assisting her with her work.
1t is reported that Mr. Susdori
will move to Breckenridge in the
spring
Fred. Rockerfelow expects to
move onto the place he lately
bought in the spring.
VIII Beverly has hired Reuben
Gillctt to work for him, and Mr.
Gillett occupies his tenant house.
Arthur Harter expects to work for
Harlan Woodard another year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

the fellows would only realize the
immense benefit to themselves later
in life of anything like this when
they are young, there would be more
interest in it. Mr.. Whalcy is a very
work along this line in the Univer
sity of Kentucky. All pupils are en-
titled to admittance and the work is
general choral work The chorus
meets Monday night after school
Owing 20 lack OF material and lack
of training advantages Riverdale has
never entered into interscholastic
athletics TO any extent. However
last year Leo Going entered the mile
run and high Jump at Alma and had
he had proper training advantages
would have no doubt made a very
good showing At is was he took a
place in the mile run.
There are three instructors now in
the schools. The principal, Mr.. Lyon,
efficient instructor, having taken
before coming here was at Forest
Hill. He graduated from the Shep-
herd schools and has taken work at
Ferris Institute and other schools.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

main entrance and the belfry An
other teacher was added also, so that
now there are three teachers, and all
together eleven grades. As soon
as new teacher can be hired the
last high school grade, the twelfth,
will be added when the school will
be able TO offer a full high school
course. During Mr. Gibson's prin-
cipalship an elementary course in
bookkeeping was established so that
the school is none behind in that
line
Among the late changes are the
building OF cement sidewalks from
the main business street to the school
door last summer, erecting a com
modious coal house, buying new
bell. and the purchase of a piano
The sidewalks are the regular five
foot cement sidewalks and were laid
by Oscar r. Neese, of Shepherd The
coal shed is a substantial brick af
fair and is plenty large enough to
hold the fuel of the three stoves in
the main building 1t was built by
Archie Brandt, of Shepherd. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

Der and during the day some OF the
aristocrats of the town displayed re-
markable skill in welding the axe or
pulling a saw. The ladies served a
bountiful dinner at the home Mrs
VIM Parks.
Ed. Follick and wife were business
callers in Alma, Saturday.
Mrs. Gladys Goldstine, of Chicago,
visited at O. II. Sly's, Saturday.
School closes Friday, the 18th, for
a holiday vacation of two weeks. In
the primary room, the pupils under
Miss Everest, will give an entertain
ment Friday afternoon. The pro-
gram as arranged should be very in
teresting and Miss Everest's proven
ability justifes us in saying that it
will be success. In both rooms
Sunday school class met at the home
address the pupils. The parents are
urged to be present on both occa-
sions
church. VIM Lowell gave the tim
Dinner Pail social at Heck's hall.
Friday evening. In connection there
will be an old time spelling contest
and sale of Christmas articles.
Enough to eat is guaranteed to those
who attend and also a pleasant even
ing
Miss Grace Sly, of Ithaca, was witt
her parents and other friends here
over Sunday.
The ex-secretary of the \. 7. A.
honored us with a two days visit last
week
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs Charles Brooks. Thursday.
Everyone is invited.
Delbert Hicks has a very attractive
line of Christmas goods this year.
The pupils of the Young People
the head OF new business it was de-
OF the teacher. Mrs J. Hidreth. OH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

tragedy Messrs. Rowland. Horton
and Cash got together. collected data,
and forwarded it TO the Carnegie
hero fund commission, with the
gratifying result that after consider
able bother with the necessary red
tape, an income of $50 per month for
Mrs. Gibson and S. per month for
each minor child was secured Ger
tainly no better use could be made
of Carnegie's millions. Any word Of
eulogy of Mr.. Gibson would be like
attempting to perfume the roses His
memory il one of Riverdale's most
tender and sacred possessions.
Coming as he did to fill the unex-
pired term of Mr. Gibson. the pres
ent principal, Mr. H. \. Lyon, had
a hard place to fill But he has done
it surprisingly well. and what has
been said of Mr. Gibson's term in
office might also be said of that Of
Mr.. Lyon. everything has gone along
most smoothly. yet progressively,
and without an unpleasant jar. Mr..
Lyon came here from Forest Hill,
where he had been principal of the
schools.
Soon after his arrival here an addi-
ton was built TO the school building,
almost as large as the former main
building 1t is a one-story addition,
containing the high school room, the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16
RIVERDALE LOCALS.

Mr.. VIM. T. Pitt, supervisor of Sc
vile township, returned Saturday
from Lansing, where he had been at
tending the state Farmers institute
as delegate from the Seville Town
ship Farmers club for two days.
Mr.. V. p: Cash returned Saturday
from Lansing, where he had been in.
vited to give talk before the Cap.
itol City Bean Jobbers' association of
that city. Mr.. Cash is a recognized
authority on the bean question and
the neighboring association were
fortunate in securing him for that
service
Rev. Mr. Whaley was in Alma a
week ago Tuesday.
Tuesday and Wednesday Mrs.
Whaley was in Morencie visiting her
cousin, Mrs. w. T. Webster, of that
CITY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

bell is a Bowling bell and was in
stalled at the time when the high
school was moved from the old por-
ton into the new addition. The
piano is a fine Richmond and its pur-
chase was started through the con-
test of the Record last year Through
Miss Maynard. one of the teachers,
the pupils and townspeople concen-
trated their efforts in the contest with
the result that Miss Maynard, for
the school, won diamond ring in
the contest This ring was some
time later sold for Sos, which
amount was at once applied on the
purchase of the piano. Since that
time several entertainments have
been held in the town by the stu-
dents for the purpose of paying for
this instrument. A play is usually
given either in Wyeth's or Houck's
hall Now there is only about SIS
debt, and this. it is thought. can be
quite easily wiped out.
At present there is a high school
and grade school chorus in connec-
ton with the Methodist Sunday
school in charge of Rev Mr.. Whal-
ey. There is a considerable attend
ance at the practices but still there
is not the interest in it there should
be. especially among the boys If
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

Saginaw; hence school was dismissed
for the day. As he stood there he
noticed two boys out on Pine river
skating. One was Harry Valance,
the other Bradley Adams. The
young fellows were having fine,
Jolly time, skating along when sud
denly young Valance slipped
through an air hole into the cold,
icy waters. Adams gave the alarm,
but il was needless Mr. Gibson
had seen Valance go through and
without even stopping TO slip on his
coat rushed down to the stream and
without a moments hesitation plung-
ed after the boy The supposition is
that Valance got grip on the
teacher and dragged him down The
bodies of both were found some
twenty minutes later clasped in each
others arms Every effort was made
to bring either one TO, but il was in
vain.
Mr.. Gibson At that time was mar
ried and had four children His wife
and children are now living in Al
berta, Canada Shortly after the sad
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16
ELM HALL.

Won't II seem queer to say 1910!
The w r. C. held pound" social
in their hall Saturday evening Each
gentleman paying one-third of cent
for each pound their partner weighs.
The tables were well laden with good
things To- eat and those present did
the supper full Justice. as it was
served at a rather late hour The
social was success financially.
Miss Edith Lockard, teacher in the
district, called on Miss
Bcss Everest. of this place, Satur-
day.
Logan Sly. of Hcmlock. spent Sat
rrday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
0. H. Sly
Rev. c. Whaley, of Riverdale, will
The NJ. +. church. with few others,
spent the hours of daylight of last
in cutting wood for the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

Tuesday evening. and spent the time
in preparing for the social which is
The Ladies' Aid society will give a
to be held in Hicks hall, Friday
evening. A program also was car
ried out, in which all participated
Last Tuesday evening a number of
young ladies gave Miss Florence
Saunders a surprise. After numerous
games were played the ladies engag-
ed in a taffy pull. None remained to
treat after the close of the festivities
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16
DON'T COUGH, BUT LIVE LONG.

IL every cough were cured before ii got strong
hold, human life would be heightened by many
years. II every coughing sufferer knew that
Kemp's Balsam would stop the cough in a few
minutes, he would be glad to escape the serious
consequences. II any medicine will cure cough
Kemp's Balsam will do it. At druggists and
dealers, Csc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-16

Goods

Also a good selection of dry
goods, groceries, boots, shoe
and gents furnishings.
The sun., 1909-05-23
Ar LEAST HE ESCAPED ARREST.
Rema rkable Experience OF . Citizen VINO
Asked Policemen to DO Their Duty.

To TRR EDITION or THR SUS-Sir, Last eve
ming while hurrying down Broadway near Herald
Square was suddenly charged upon and struck
at by man about six feet tall and Weighing
about 800 pounds. who I have every reason
TO believe did not know me and certainly had
no reason for the action, Not aspiring 10 pus''
listlc hurels and being qualined for the fea'het-
weight class only. managed 10 move along faster
than my pursuer for block, when came upon
member OF The Finest" ] stated In demh
the occurrence and asked the officer 10 80 back
with me and arres, the man. He refused 10 90
with me at nrst, saying that didn't appear 70
be hur,. He hnally did condescend TO return
with me. but when I began 10 hurry along ne
called me back and said there was no use hurry
ing. for he was going TO take his time
The offender was standing on the street corner
when we returned. Several bystanders who had
seen him strike at me, Informed the policeman
that he had gone through similar performance
with man and woman who had passed q few
minutes before did. The policeman very po'
litely talked the matter over with the man whoin
he pushed on the sidewalk when he refused 10
move along When asked him TO make the
arrest he turned to me and said: What's the use
He Is probably a pal Of yours"
Walking down Broadway another block came
TO another member OF THE Finest repeated
the story Of the occurrence 70 him, whereupoh
he Informed me tina, the would be sssaul'er
would probably be arrested by some other ofncet
and that had better move along about my ousi'
ness then went to the Thirtieth street police
station. where was told that the captain had
gone out for two hours 70 get ntue lunch ana
would return al " O'Clock.
decided that Battery Dams opinion OF The
Finest" Is more or less accurate, 30 returned
home. FAIR PLAt'
Nlv YORK MAY Il
The sun., 1909-05-23
"THE TARIFF A LOCAL ISSUE.~
MIR. Depew Could Testify That the Ides
Antedates the Hancock Campaign.

Mf. UepeW COulu IeetiIy luat the Ide9
Antedates the Hancock Campaign.
To THE EprroR or THE suN-Sir: Ths
senior Senator from New York should not
deprive Mr.. Depew OF that which Is Justly
his due. General Hancock did not invent
the pregnant truth that "ths tariff is a
local ISSUE nor did he~ proclaim it till
1880. Its first enunoiation was eight years
earlier by the Liberal Republican oonven-
ton Of 1872. then insurgent against Grant s
Administration. That convention nom.
mated Horace Greeley for President OF
the United States. RENTED discussion Of
the tariff 10 the Congress districts, pledged
non-interference by Greeley, and excluded
the Executive from meddling with tariff
schedules.
The Democratic national convention Of
that year adopted the Liberal Republican
platform. Horace Greeley, the tariff as q
local issue, and all the rest OF it,
I Mr.. Depew was then such a jealous
insurgent against the regular Republican
organization, Grant and the national
quality OF the tariff issue that he became
candidate for, Secretary Of State in New
York on the insurgent ticket. The an
nouncement Of the locality Of the tariff
issue antedates that Of Hancock by eight
years. HISTORY.
NEW YORK. May 20.
The sun., 1909-05-23
Complaint OF = Manxman.

To THR EDITOR OF THE SCN-Sir
notice that you occasionally: Josh" oui
great ManS author Hall Caine. but that
is not nearly SO narrowing to my feelings
as an experience l recently suffered In one
OF your leading caravanserais. I was sup
ping in the Hotel Astor. and while waiting
las usual for the waiter ! had leisure TO
examine the prodigious bill OF fare.
counted II think seventy and seven items
upon it, all set forth in exquisite French.
have lived in France. among other places.
for some time. and pride myself on knowing
the lingo. but couldn't make out the numer-
ous ent res about -alose "aiose aux Rufs.
dc. | summoned waiter and he informed
me that | would find q complete transla.
ton on the reverse Of the card. Sure
enough l turned 1t over and learned that
"alose" meant .shad.' Never did happen
to order shad In Paris. though remember
that Juvenal speaks somewhere in the
Latin tongue OF damaged shad." Secure
on the English side OF the bill OF fare. my
eye wandered down the luscious programme
till l was brought up short with a shock OF
gratiaed native pride by the announce
ment:
Man1 Pouiarde, $3.50. :
1t was positively the highest price on the
whole list except "Rouen duck which
demanded so cents nooie
Imagine how I bridled Never indeed
had / heard Of -poularde- as q special deli
cacy OF my native island. where tailless
cats and straight backboned herrings are
more in vogue. The Judges there take
their oath OF once by an appeal 70 the
architecture Of the herring. They promise
to administer justice as evenly as the back
bone lies In a herring But "poularde 7
And at such a riotous figure! / was posi-
lively overcome by this remote American
tribute to our products.
Alas. my wonderment tempted me to
turn the card over again to see how 'Manx
poulnrde" figured In the French dialect.
What did l hpd' -Poularde du Mans :!
Well. every one knows about that noble
French city. but what on earth tempted
that disiiusionary French cook 10 perpe-
tra'e that vile mistranelstfon? With a
hump. horrid thump. relapsed upon
Hall Cane a. our sole title 20 interna-
tional fame after all. And that $3.50, so
far beyond the price Of one Of Hall Caine s
novels. alas. q,
N.lw NnrU Nav
The sun., 1909-05-23
I,raise for the Mayor

TO The EDITOR or TIE SUS--Sir: Mayor
Mcclellan deserves great credit for the
noble stand he has taken with reference to
the Sunday question. The Sunday smuse-
ment business when carefully considered
may be traced to the greed and se!fshEess
OF the purveyors bf Sunday ,fun. lundGy
would be a much more appropriate name
for the day OF rest as some people regard
il. / wonder II the people who are out for
a good time On sunday ever think Of the
Of, her fellows who are obliged TO work In
order that their selfish desires may be
Rratifed. Perhaps not any more than
the liquor dealer thinks OF the broken
hearted wives and the ragged. starving
children who represent the product Of his
business. Let those who make much OF
the Golden Rule apply It here. Why cause
others to work on Sunday for your pleasure
when YOU would not think OF working on
that day? JOHN FRosCHL.
BROOKLYN. Nav 81.