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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
ANOTHER WEEK
OF GOOD WEATHER
Is Needed for the Crop, Says the Com
merciai Appeal.

A week of high temperatures and
generally bright skies was favorable to
the crop, particularly in states east of
the Mississippi river, where the fields
we're grassy. Cultivation went ahead
rapidly. There were localities, how
ever, where heavy rains fell and al
though the general average shows i'm
provement there is some disposition to
spotty conditions. Where the plant
has been grassy and poorly cultivated
it is not yet SO healthy and thrifty as it
should be, to say nothing of it's under
size. Farmers are working very hard
to kill the grass and there has been a
distinct gain in sentiment as a result
of week of fairly satisfactory prog
ress.
In all territory west of the Missis-
sippi river except in parts of Texas the
crop did we'll. Rains in Oklahoma were
highly beneficial and the promise there
is excellent. Arkansas, too, did well
and many correspondents look for an
average crop
The boil weevil has becO me numerous
in timbered sections of Texas and is
still spreading in Louisiana, although
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
ltta Bena Tennis Club.

Last week the Itta Bena Tenn is Club
was officially organized. This sport is
very popular in that little city, and the
club has upon it's enrolment Of men,
bers several excellent players who
know the game we'll. They wish to se-
cure games with the tennis teams at
Greenville,- Greenwood or Winona.
Their members are Messrs. e. r. Heard,
Riley Ely, W. L. Tassett, T. NJ. Hol-
loman, A. B. Reese, W. L. Graves, ]. E.
Davis, ]. F. Russell, II. L. Shannon, E.
r. King, Robt. D. Portwood, w. f.
Townsend. G. Bradford, +. W. Bradford,
]. NJ. Mitchell and W. n. Murphy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
INSTALLATION OF
NEW OFFICERS.
Greenwood l. @. o. r. Have an Inter
esting Meeting This Week.

The Odd Fellows held an important
meeting at their hall on Howard stree:,
Monday evening, when they installed
their newly elected officers. =.
The officers who were installed are:
J. II. Stephens, N. e.; W. c. Johnson, v.
e.; Fl. B. Howell, Warden; M. Ande rsen,
Conductor; S. q. Wilson, Chaplain; s. K.
Keesler, r. S. s.; Chas. Bass, l.. S. S.;
W. G. Peel, X. S. N. G.; Tom Dean, L. S.
N. G.; Ike Ge!eman, |. e.. H. J. SeIIiger,
o. e.; S. Il. Prophet, r. S. V. g.; Chas.
Christensen, l.. S. U. q. Grand Master
King installed the officers.
This popular lodge has been receiv-
ing warm congratulations upon the
pretty banner given it for being the
most progressive lodge in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
Shingles for Sale.

Will deliver within 100 miles of Itta
Bona, Miss, best red cypress shingles,
"a 90; prime, $500; economies, $l.75.
Any quantity.
H. E. WILLIAMS,
Itta Bena, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
OUR SIDE Walks
TO Be IMPROVED.


At their regular meeting Tuesday
night, the City Council passed on ordi-
nance that will prove Of Invaluable ben.
eft to our city. For long time seve-
raj Of our side walks have been in di-
lapidated condition and some have real
" been dangerous. They recognized
this sore need 1t their last meeting and
remedied same.
Many streets and avenues, where
there arc bad walks, will be affected by
this ordinance, among which are Pearl
street, on both sides from the Y. & NV.
to Cotton street; Main street on both
sides from Gibbs street to tho corpora
tion line. Palace street on both sides;
Cotton street, from the Southern Rail-
way to the corporation line; Howard
street; Fulton street; Henry street;
both sides Of Henderson street south OF
the Southern Railway; both sides Of
elm street south of Strong avenue; both
sides Of Dewey street south of Southern
Railway; east side of Williamson street
south Of Washington; both sides Of
Johnson street west Of Cotton; both
sides Of Pearl street; north side of
Washington street, 400 feet west from
Cotton street; Walthall street; Market
street and Mississippi avenue in certain
places; both sides Of South Boulevard;
and the west side Of Fulton street from
street to tho Ice Factory.
Contract for tho laying OF these walks
will be let within thirty days and it
will not be 80 very long before they will
be ready for use.
We congratulate the City Fathers
upon this ordinance. Greenwood has
excellent walks, but with tho improve
ments that will result from tho enforce
ment OF this ordinance will give us the
best walks Of any city in tho state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
COUNTY Fathers
HOLD SESSION.


The County Board of Supervisors
met in their room Monday and Tuesday
Of this week and speedily dispatched
the business brought before it. Those
present were Messrs. r. M. Aldridge.
s. l. Brown, J. N. Sykes. ]. L. Haley,
Giles Avent, 8. z. Prophet, G. ". Crock
ett and E. d. Stone.
1t was ordered by the Board that the
Chancery Clerk should procure all the
blanks necessary for the Justices of the
Peace and that they should make ap-
plication to the clerk for same.
The petition Of w. H. Hardin ct al, re-
questing that public road be opened
on the Jones place near Highlsndale,
was granted by the Board.
The report Of County Treasurer, W.
7. Chapman, showing balance Of $1O1.-
4S3.95 in the various funds Of the coun-
ty, was approved and accepted.
The repairing work done on Jail by
the Hull Construction Co. was exam
ined by supervis ,rs and same accepted.
1t was ordered by the Board that the
Southern Railway Co. in Mississippi be
ordered to make easy and proper grad
ings in the highway SO that the railroad
may be easily crossed where the rail-
way crosses the highway recently laid
out.
The following accounts were approx.
ed and allowed;
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09

1H0 very HOU W08tu0r seems 20 nave
checked them temporarily. It il be-
coming dry again in western Texas
Rainfall throughout the State waa
| light for the week.
For this same week last year reports
were that the crop was in the best con-
ditiOn of the season, was fruiting rap
idly in most sections and blooming
freely in the latest territory, while the
plant was large and in a splendid state
of cultivation.
MISSISSIPPI.
The strongest note is one of i'm
provement. Local rains have kept some
sections from work, and there the con-
dition is very bad. AS rule weather
was fair and hot, with very light show
ers. The crop is still, however, in the
grass and another week of perfect
weather will be required to clean it.
TENNESSEE.
A week of hot, dry weather has work.
ed considerable Improvement, and the
crop is being rapidly cleaned of grass
There is much more hopeful feeling
among the farmers.
NORTH CAROLINA.
This week was generally a dry one
except in extreme eastern counties
The crop improved, although it still
shows the effect of having been in the
grass.
Weather was dry and hot. Western
part of the state is beginning to need
rain, and there is some apprehension in
south central counties. In northern
and eastern districts the crop promise
is excellent, though weevils are numer-
Gus in timbered sections.
ARKANSAS.
Fair, hot weather helped the crop
materially, and many correspondents
say the outlook at present is for an av-
erage crop. The plant has gained great
iy in health and thriftiness.
LOUISIANA.
Crop generally improved during the
week. In sections of the state plant is
doing we'll, although in others there is
grass. Complaints of boil weevil are
numerous and serious. Hot weather
checked their activity somewhat.
GEORGIA.
Rains as rule were not heavy. In
northern and central Georgia crops are
not yet free of grass. The plant nat
urally remains small, although the tenn
per is more hopeful. In southeastern
counties Improvement has been gen.
eral.
ALABAMA.
Hot, dry weather in a great many
sections caused marked improvement in
the crop. In other localities heavy
rains fell and little work was done. The
crop is still grassy and even where
weeks work has been done another
week is needed to clean the fields.
OKLAHOMA.
Reports from this state are uniformly
good. The plant is very thrifty and
conditions of cultivation excellent.
There are, in fact, no complaints be-
yond the appearance of boil weevil in
southern counties.
MISSOURI.
There was big improvement in the
condition of cotton during the week.
The plant is healthy aud generally
looks good.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
Theatorfum Gone Dead.

The Theatorium on Howard street has
closed its doors. It's manager has NOV
ed his family from the city and we will
not have any shows for quite a while.
This seems az though it would be .
paying investment il properly man
aged for the Greenwood people pat
ronize it we'll. We hope that it will be
opened at an early date by someone
who can give class Of shows that viii
merit patronage and that it wilr be sue
oeesful.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
Installation of DedCOns.

Sunday at the Presbyterian church,
tee following gentlemen were ordained
and installed as deacons of that church:
Messrs. Latham Ray, Robert Wilson,
w. M. Peteet, S. c. Lenoir, 0. G. Neiil,
Harris Ray, Harris Grey, l.. N. Chan
dler, Gordon Mcintyre, Sr., Innis Nc
1ntyre, w. G.. Peel and Geo. Wade.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
mortuary Report for June, 1909.

mortuary Report for June, 1909.
death; 6 births.
DEATHS.
June 18. Infant son of Mr.. II. L.
from congenital heart dis.
BIRTHS.
June 2. Mrs. J. T. Spivey,a girl.
June Is. Mrs. Grafton, girl.
June 18. Mrs. Fl. L. Alex ander, boy.
June "a. Mrs. ]. G. Chapman, boy.
June Sc. Mrs. ]. e. Emmons, q boy.
(CoLoRRD)
June %. Sallie Jackson, girl.
W. B. DICKINS,
Health Officer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09
Miss Devinney Dead.

Miss Anna DevinDey, splendid
young lady, the popular beokkeeper OF
the Kings Daughters Hospital Sunday
morning last. She was i'll cnIy one
week. The last Sacraments of the
Catholic Church were administered to
her Saturday morning. Miss D.'vinney
had large circle of friends in this city
and was highly esteemed by all who
knew her. Her funeral occurred from
st. Pauls church, Vicksburg, Monday
at nine o'clock a. 10. A large number OF
friends accompanied the remains from
the hospital to the depot.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09


Mickey would kill 'em every time they
looked as though they cared to purloin
a bag. The game was little faster
than Fridays game, the time being
1:35. Umpire vardaman again held the
indicator.
Score by innings
Kupferschmidts % 0 90 1O1O Ia
Greenwood z 0 o 90 2 O1 rs
Mondays Dash and Game.
As Monday was the Fourth. and this
popular holiday was observed by many
in this city, about six hundred fans
were out to see the last game with the
"Kups." Many went out to see the hun
dred-yard dash between Alvin Browne
and Con Welch, as track meets are very
seldom held in this city. AS was gen.
orally thought, Browne got the start-off
and won. Welch was fast, but it has
been quite a number of years since Con
had done any track work, while Little
Browne has been doing spectacular
stunts on Sewanee's track. After the
start-off, which was fred by Gilli]and,
Browne was away ON the jump and left
Con. But Con kept apace with what
was left and Brown did not gain on him
after the dash was in full swing. Next
came the last game. Itta Bena and sew
eral of the adjacent towns sent base
ball enthusiasts to see Bennie twirl, SO
our management sent him in the box.
The visitors were really confident of
winning this game, as their Paul Sawrie
had been wired for and had arrived in
time for the game. With a pleasant
countenance, Sawrie toed the slab and
offered himself up for slaughter. And
treated him. Isom Jones deserves
spanking for batting his slants so hard.
Sawrie proved to be very "sorrie" be-
fore the ninth injection was given him,
and all through the evening our boys
batted him at will. Isom Jones knock
ed two home runs, one with no men on
bases, and one with the bases full. Ben
ME, Gus Mcdonald, Welch, Metts, and
Dodson also raped hard, our hits to-
falling ten, while Bennie only allowed
two, one by Joy in the first and another
by Erb in the last. Our boys ha We for
gotten more about baseball and the art
OF hitting than Mississippi teams will
ever learn. We can give gilt-edged
references as to our strength in hitting;
for instance, ask 'Sorrie" Sawrie, who
won several games for sewanee over
Vanderbilt the past season. Both
teams piled up three errors. The crowd
was a good one, and the management
made money from this series. We can
beat these "Kups" easy, but we like the
game they put up and would like to
have another series with them. Geo.
Wilson umpired. Time 1:45.
Score by innings
Kupferschmidts % OOOO 90 ii
Greenwood 2 4 1 0 l 90 rs
Our Batting Average. .
Green woods scorer handed The Com
monwealth reporter the following dope
as to the order in which our boys are
batting. Isom Jones is easily in the
lead, with a 800 clip, Metts and Nc
Donald are nosing it for second, aud
Wells, Mitchell, Dodson and Mcclellan
are teething it for the small 200. The
team is batting $50. The last game
with the "Kups" leaves the order about
the same, except Mitchell will prob
ably jump up to fourth aud Metts and
following is the way they stood Mon
dov ,r,orusn~.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-09

ono each. Two-baggers were plentiful
Mcdonald, Aetts, Mitchell, Browne,
Lanier and Moon all drew one. But ii
was Bennie who did the timely hitting.
In two innings when there were men on
second and third, up comes Bennie with
hit that scores them both; then ap-
plause from the gr1ndstand. 1t was
clearly case Of bad luck for the Wis
itors and heavy work for ns. The
"Kups" s"were little slack on their base
running, and should have made the
game more interesting, but somehow
Mickey would kill 'em every time they
looked as though they cared to purloin
= bag. The game was little faster
than Fridays game, the time being
1:35. Umpire vardaman again held the
Indicator.
Score by innings
Kupferschmidts % 0 0 0 Of Ia
Greenwood 2 O O o O 2 O1 +-5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

Estate of Michel Levy. deceased.
the undersigned having been APP
pointed executrix of the last VIII and
testament of Michel Levy, late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court OF
ROCK Island county. at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island at the
November term, on the first Monday in
November next at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notined and requested to attend,
lor the purpose of having the same adj
Justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
dated this goth day of August, A. ID.
1909. PAULINE LEVY,
Executrix
Jackson Hurst & Stafford, attor-
news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
publication Notice.

State of Illinois, County of Rock Is
land-ss:
County Court of Rock Island County.
November Term, A. ID. 1903. In At
tachment.
Charles Ward VS.. II Carothers.
Public notice is hereby given to the
said c. H. Carothers that a writ of at
tachment issued out of the Office of the
clerk of the county court of Rock Is
land county, dated the 18th day of Octo-
Der, a. d. 1909, at the suit of said
Charles Ward and against the estate of
said c. II. Carothers, for the sum of
One Hundred Eleven Dollars and no
cents, directed to the sheriff of said
Rock Island county, which said writ
has been returned executed.
Now. therefore, unless you, the said
G. II. CarotherS. shall personally be and
appear before the said county court of
Rock Island county, on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holden at
the court house in the city of Rock Is
land, in said county, on the Sth day of
November, A. ID. 1909. give special bail
and plead to the said plaintiffs action.
judgment will be entered against you.
and in favor of the said Charles Ward.
and so much of the property attached
as may be sufficient to satisfy the said
Judgment and costs will be sold to sat
isty the same.
H. B. HUBBARD. Clerk.
Murphy & Larson, plaintiffs attor-
neys.
oct 16. A D. 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

AdmInInfrnfnr,n Noffee.

Estate OF Peter j. Warner, deceased. .
The Undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate or
Peter J. Warner, late OF the county or
rock Island state OF Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
Delore the county court OF Rock Island
county. at the county court room. in
the city OF Rock Island. at the Decem-
Der term. on the first Monday in De-
having claims against said estate are
notined and requested to attend for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated 2lst day OF September. A ID.
1909. WILLIAM ]. SWEENEY,
Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Executors Notice.

Estate Of Frederick Webbing, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Frederick Wehling late OF
the county of Rock Island. state of
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
That he will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city OF Rock
Island at the December term next, at
hrst Monday I'm December next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested TO attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the UNDER
signed.
Dated this 27th day OF September, A.
ID. 1903. HENRY G. WEIILING,
Executor.
Marion z. Sweeney, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Execntor.n NofIce.

Estate of John Snyder, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of John Snyder, late of the
county of Rock Island, state OF Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county, at the county court
ROOM in the city of Rock Island, at the
December term, on the first Monday in
December next. at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated this 4th day of October, A. ID.
1909. SARAH SNYDER, EXecutrix.
j E Writer. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. at the septem-
Der Term, a. ID. 1909. In Chancery
Jennie J. StoclSham VS.. Kate Marks,
Louis Marks, Micull I. Morris. Lyman
Lewis. and A. n Fryer, defendants.
Foreclosure. General No. 624O.
To the above named nonresident de-
PENDANT, A. ~. Fryer:
You are hereby notified that the
above named complainant filed in said
court her bill OF complaint against you,
on the chancery side Of said court, on
Sept. 8, 1909. returnable to the Septem-
her term. A. u. 1909. of said court; that
a summons I'm chancery was thereupon
issued In said cause against you. re-
turnable 10 said September term. begin
ming the third Monday OF September, A.
ID. 1903. TO be begun and holden at the
court house in the city Of Rock Island,
in said county and state and which
summons was returned into court not
served upon you; that on Sept. %. A.
ID. 1903, an affidavit of your non-resi-
dence was made and filed in the Office OF
court, and on the same day an order OF
court was duly entered In said cause
continuing the same until the next jan
uary term. A. ID. 1910, of said court for
Notice is therefore hereby given TO
you of the filing of said bill and the
tendency of said cause. returnable to
the next January term of said court to
be begun and holden at the court house
IN the city OF Rock Island, I'm said
county and state. beginning on the first
Monday OF January, a. ID. 1910, at which
time and place you will appear and
complaint If you see fit
Rock Island Ill, this 25th day OF Sep
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk of Said Circuit Court
Sweeney & Walker, compliments So
licitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

FOR SALE,-NearIy modern double ten
ement house in a splendid neighbor-
hood. Call and make me an offer.
s. A. Temple rTISs5 5econd avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

AdmInIsfrntor.r NOTICE.

Estate of August Webbing, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrative of the estate of
August Wehling, late OF the county OF
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that she win APP
Island county. at the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island. at the De-
cember term, on the first Monday in
December next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same adj
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated goth day of September. A d.
1909. EMILE WEHLING,
Administrative.
Marion Z. Sweeney. attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20

Estate of John ]. Thomas. deceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned. Joseph Hermes, executor
OF the last will and testament of John
j. Thomas, deceased. has this day fled
his final report and settlement as such
In the county court of Rock Island
county and hearing on said report has
a. M, at which time persons Interested
may appear and make objections there
TO, and If no objections are filed, said
report will be approved at that time
and the undersigned viii ask to be dis
charged.
Dated Rock Island. Ill, Sept 20, 1903.
JOSEPH HERAdES, Executor.
Marion a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
EnR sALE-HnusEs.

~~~~~~~~-~-~-~O~~-~~~-~~~~ .
FOR SALE - In San Antonio, Texas.
Nice fiVe-room cottage, hall and two
porches, rear porch screened; bath.
with II foot porcelain tub, station
airy wash bowl; sewers, gas on street,
electric lights; lot 52x140; fine lawn,
shade and fruit trees, flowers and
shrubbery; two-story barn, two wag-
on sheds. two chicken houses and
wOodshed; large barnyard, and ma
cadamized street in front: 20-foot al
ley in rear. VIII sell for $4,000, or
exchange for Rock Island property
of equal value Inquire at 1915 Sew
enteenth street Rock Island, Ill. or
J. w Cooper, 61S Wyoming street,
San Antonio, Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-20
Illinois and Iowa
Farm Lands and
Trades
In the Famous Corn Belt

Why go north, southwest or west for
Investments, when the farm lands in
tile corn belt of Illinois and Iowa are
the greatest producers? Good corn land
Is getting scarce. Investors and farm-
ers from alI parts of the United states
are buying Illinois AMI Town farm Iands.
why not buy in settled com nun itY,
where you know the lands will produce
good crops?
Some Fine Propositions.
S2-acre Rock Island county farm; $50
this.
45-aere farm near Taylor Ridge; 500
SO-acre farm near Montpelier, Iowa;
~? per acre; will take $4,000 trade on
SO-acre farm in AndaIusia township;
500 per acre; viii accept $1,000 trade on
24O-acre fine Rock Island county
$O5-acre fine scott county farm: will
take $4,000 trade on this; price of
farm, $95 per acre.
S00-acTe Scott county farm; $40 per
acre; 100000 trade taken here.
Choice City Property.
7-room modern house, near Angus
tana. $4,000.
S-room modern house, on 2Srd street,
S-room modern house on 21st street;
bargain call for price.
3-room cottage. good location; $1,5O0.
2O0.
room cottage, in Davenport, lie
Claire street; 1850.
> room cottage, in Davenport lie
Claire street: $1,000
7-room modern house. Davenport, Z
blocks from business center; $500.
viii give easy terms on the above.
Real Estate and Farm Loans at low
est possible rates. We write Ins urance.
For fun particulars, call.
Open Saturday evenings. Old phone
west 241; new phone 1888.
Blankenburg & Blankenburg.