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The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01
HONEST PACKING.

One man puts up fruit in packages
and II his name Is on the package
II will sell for more than any other
package that looks as well without
a name. One will say that his name
Is what sells the package. That is
true; he has protected his goods so
long with that name that the patrons
know the quality they are buying
when they see his name. His goods
are honest and they are honestly
paoked.-Farmers Home Journal.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01
AMONG THE oRCHARDIsTs.

In setting fruit trees always plant
in the spring, digging large holes.
and dumping a wheelbarrow OF good
lcam into each hole before setting
the tree. Then l All in around the
tree with good soil. free from stones
or rubbish, and take extra care to
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01
IrIsh WIZ.

What brought you here7" said a
magistrate to an Irish offender. 1.-TWO
policemen. sorr." was the reply. "Ah,
drunk. OF course?" "Yes, sorr. bboth
OF them."-A Story Told at the Say.
age Club.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

AT least President Eliot is no re-
actionist remarks the New York
World. There is all the vigOr OF the
original kick in his final report on
too strenuous football.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

Think OF a dinner costing $25 =
plate. exclaims the Charleston News
and Courier. when a shOte can be fat
tened into a 400 pound hog for less
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

England sends great quantities OF
condensed milk and biscuits TO China,
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-05-01

Will wins where wish fails. muses.
the Boston Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

By virtue 81 the authority vested IN
M - substituted trustee In that eor-
tain deed of trust executed BY Garfield
Horton snd Mir wife, Eila Horton, on the
18th day II July, 1908. in favor Of the
Delta Bank Of Greenwood, Mississippi,
which substitution is OF record on page
129, book 2 OF the records OF LA0ore
County, Mississippi, reference to which
In hereby made, default having been
made in the payment Of the indebted
Dess mentioned In said deed OF trust, l
will, 1t the request Of the holder and
owner OF said indebtedness, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder for cash, with
In legal hours, ia front Of tho court
honse door in the City Of Greenwood,
Lefore County, Mississippi, on Monday,
the lat day Of February, 1909, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
South cast quarter OF the south west
quarter Of Section Is. less 8 acres Oh Of
the north end thereof; also the north
quarter OF the north west quarter
Of Section "a; also 5 acres Cd OF the
north end OF the south east quarter Of
the north west quarter OF Section "a.
All in Township 10, Range l East, Le-
fore county, Mississippi.
Also the following described personal
property, te-wit: 1 black horse mule
named Lennon, about seven years old,
l black mare mule, named Daisy, about
ten years old, and one roam horse named
Dock about seven years old.
Said sale will be made to satisfy said
indebtedness and all costs.
Witness my hand this, the 30th day Of
1908.
ROBERT WILSON,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Trustees Sale.

By virtue OF the authority vested 10
me In that certain deed OF trust exeeut.
ed by 8 8. Bradley on the 9Th day of
August, 1907. to secure the payment Of q
certain indebtedness therein mentioned
to the First National Bank OF Green
wood, Mississippi, which deed Of trust
is duly recorded in book 8, page 81. Of
the record Of mortgages and deeds of
trust on lands Of Lehore county, Missis-
sippi. reference to which Is hereby made,
default having been made Ia the pay.
ment OF said Indebtedness therein men.
toned due aud unpaid. and at the re-
quest Of the holder and owner Of said
Indebtedness, |, the undersigned, named
~ trustee in said deed OF trust, will
proceed to sell, to satisfy said indebted.
ness due and unpaid. at public outcry, to
the highest bidder for cash, on Satur-
day. January 9th, A. d., 1909, within
legal hours. front In OF the court house
door in the city Of Greenwood, Lefore
county. Mississippi. the property in said
deed Of trust described as follows, to-
wit:
Lot l) nine In block tsel twenty-six
OF the Henry Addition to the City of
Green wood. Mississippi.
Witness my signature this, the 18th
day Of December, A. d. 1908
IL. Y. McSHANE, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

To His Excellency Honorable K. y. Noel
Governor Of Mississippi.
M DALE "A

10 MS Exc6iie0cv HONORABLE II. h. Noel,
Governor Of Mississippi.
Ed Parks ct al, Petitioners.
We the undersigned petitioners re-
specially show unto your Excellency
that Ed Parks wal convicted at the jan
nary, 1902, Term Of the Circuit Court Of
Lelore County. Mississippi, Of the muir
der of Gordon Jackson and sentenced to
the penitentiary for life.
We further respectfully show that aft
er inquiry among those who were famil.
lar with the circumstances surrounding
the killing and from those who have
since investigated the matter, we are
convinced that there ia a grave doubt az
to the guilt OF the said ed Parks and In
our opinion the said Ed Parks was act
ing in self defense.
We further respectfully show that the
said Ed Parks being an ~illiterate q
without means, no appeal was taken to
the Supreme Court that the said Parks
was immediately sent to the penitenti-
ary that he has been during the major
ity OF the time since his conviction on the
state farm at Parchman and that dur
ing the whole Of his imprisonment his
conduct has been exemplary.
We further respectfully show that in
any event We are Of the opinion that
the ends Of Justice have been fully met
by the long term which he has already
served, and We therefore respectfully
pray your Excellency to grant a pardon
unto the said Ed Parks.
ED. PARKS,
j. P. JOINER,
]. d. DILLARD,
and others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

Sometimes We really think tha,
life is not worth contending for, as
many Of Us do. We see the very
men many times that we fight, bleed
and almost die for--men who should
be true al steel--the first ones TO
turn the cold shoulder" to us, and
do all IN their power 10 undo and
unhorse Us in the very things, seem
ingly, they should not do. And on
the other hand, many times, We see
men 10 whom we have never extend
ed a favor-and they really do not
expect us to--to do us favor after
favor, when we know hat they ex-
pee, no favor in return. All in all.
after our many trials, troubles and
trbulatlons, our every effort in the
mad rush 10 gam this worlds goods,
We all meet on one common level al
the final reckoning, each one getting
a 3x6 IN a cemetery; some in the
shaded and well kept ones; others
OF us IN the pauper's home OF the
dead-there TO remain until we all
shall Be Judged by the greatest Of
all Judges.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Petition for Pardon.
To His Excellency, r. r. Noel, Governs
of the State OF MississipDi.

To His Excellency, e. 2. Noel, Governor
Of the State OF Mississippi:
Your petitioner, william Boone, would
show to your honor that he was convict
ed on the charge Of manslaughter, on an
indictment for murder, at the June
Term. 1908, Of the circuit court OF Le-
hore county. Mississippi, and sentenced
to the pe~nitentiary for the term of 20
years; and your petitioner, who il a me-
gro. now most humbly requests tn It he
be pardoned;
l~st.-Because the ends Of justice have
been met In the punishment already
meted out to him
Ind Because the best interests OF
the State will be conserved by granting
this pardon.
Most respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM BOONE,
By POLLARD & HAMMER,
ATTORNEYS,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

1t is said that the city Of Messina.
destroyed by an earthquake last
week, has probably had the most
tempestuous history of any place in
the world. 1t was founded by pi-
rates 1872 b c. In Si3 A. u. the
Saracens took the city, and we're in
turn driven out by the Normans in
1862. In l7i0a plague destroyed
10000 Of It's citizens, and in 1883 an
earthquake killed thousands more.
Neapolitan troops bombarded the
city in 1913, and six years afterwards
it was visited by cholera aud 5000
Of its people fell victims to its raw.
ages. Slight earthquake shocks
were felt in 1894 and 1895, but little
damage was done.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Bankruptcy Notice.

10 the District Court Of the United
States for the Southern District Of
Mississippi.
ln the matter Of NJ. Alexander, bank
rupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of NJ. Alexander, OF
Greenwood, Miss, in the County Of Le-
fore and District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
" Notice ia hereby given that on the
day OF January 4th, 1909, the said M.
Alexander was duly ~adiudged bankrupt;
and that the 1rst meeting Of his 'credi-
tors will be held at Greenwood, Miss,
at the iodice Of Gardner & Wilmington,
attorneys, on the day Of January 10th,
ly09, at II O'clock am, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint . trustee, examine
the bankrupt and transact spch other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
r. M. WEST,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

Let your friendship be a message
Of cheer from heart TO heart that will
keep alive the love and confidence
Of your friends. Let it be as the
gentle breezes sweeping acr,ss gar.
dens OF pure yiOlets sympathetic
with the s~ore-hearted joyful with
the happy; teDderly considera,e with
children and old people. We love a
man who perceiyes The weakness Of
his friends, not for the purpose Of
calling attention to them. but in
quiet and unassuming WAYS IN assis,
him in overcoming them. We lese
a man who assists his friends in
their worthy ambitions, and when
the trials and vicissitudes Of the
world seem about to overcome them
lend them has encouragement and
revive their dropping spirits to
again take ON the battle with renew.
cd rlgor. 10 fact, we love a man
who loves his friends, regardless Of
all those faults which all human.
" is heir 10.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Notice to Contractors.
ROADS In BEAT NO. ONE.

Sealed nids will be received by the
Board OF supervisors Of LeAore county
at their regular February meeting. 1909,
at the court house In the city Of Green
wood, for the working Of the public
roads OF District No. l. Of said county.
Said roads to be worked according to
plans and specifications on Ale with the
chancery clerk, the Board r~eserving the
right to reject any and all bids.
Given under my hand and seal, this
the 9th day It January, 1909.
c. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
By B. P. CHATAM, D. q.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Administrators Sale.
". T. AANAHAS,
Substituted Trustee.

in the natter OF the estate Of W. II.
Morgan, deceased, by A. Nee. Kim.
broagh. administrator. No. l738.
By virtue OF the authority vested in
me by a decree OF the Hon. Percy Bell,
Chancellor Of the 7th Chancery Court
District. rendered on the eth day Of
June, 1905, and a decree OF Hon. @. @.
Lyell, Chancellor OF the 9TH Chancery
Court Djstrie, of M~ississIopi. rendered
on the 7th day Of July. 1904. THE Chan.
cellor OF the Tth district being absent
from the states | will. as administrator
OF the above estate, on Mosday, the LIST
day Of February, 1909, within the hours
prescribed by Law. offer for sale and sell
to the highest bidder for cash. In front
OF the East Door of the Court House Of
Lenore County. Mississippi. the follow.
ing lands in said county. towit.
Lots \. III 10 and I, NJ Block /.
,.se,a-su a., "a ~ 20 ,o
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

The new city officials entered up
on the discharge of their respective
duties the fret Of this week. They
are all good men and can be depend
ed upon to discharge their duties in
a creditable and satisfactory manner
The Commonwealth will cooperate
with them in their efforts to proper
ly enforce the laws and in advancing
the best interests Of the city gener-
ally.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
THE OLD FASHIONED MOTHER.

Thank God, some Of Us have and
others have had, an old fashioned
mother. Not a woman Of the period
enameled and painted with her great
chlgnon, her curIs and hustle; whose
white jeweled hands never have felt
he clasp Of her baby fingers, but
a dear old fashioned sweet voiced
mother, with eyes in which the love
light shone, and brown hair threaded
with silver, lying smooth upon her
faded cheek. Those dear hand worn
with toll, gently guided our lettering
steps to childhood, and smoothed our
pillow in sickness, even reaching out
to US in yearning tenderness, when
her sweet spirit was baptized in the
pearly spray Of the river. Blessed is
the memory OF an old fashioned
mother. 1t floats TO US now like the
beautiful perfume Of some woodland
blossom. The music Of other voices
may be lost but the enhancing mem
DRY OF hers will echo in our souls
forever. Other places will fade
away and be forgotten, but hers
will shine on until the light from
Heavens portals shall glorify our
own"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

The National Democrat is the
name Of a new paper just started in
Washington City 1t is announced
that the paper will be published un.
der the auspices of the National
Democratic Association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

viii Sorsby, slayer Of the late
Postoffce Inspector Chas. A Fitz-
gerald, has been captured. The Of
ticers found him in the attic of a
residence in the very heart of the
town Of Clinton near the depot,
where he shot Fitzgerald. Sorsby
was taken to jackson and placed in
jail to await tral.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Citation.
State Of Mississippi.
Lefore County.

State OF Mississippi.
Lefore County.
To TAYLOR Greer Grain Company:
Non are commanded 10 appear before
= k~,hridge. Justice Of the Peace II
Hat Two, Legors enunfy, Mississjppi.
1t Schlater, Miss. on the 9Th day al ian.
nary, 1909. to defend the suit in said
conrt II G. r. Price aud others. vherain
You are a 4 .frndant.
THIS the 18th day Of Dec. 1905.
W. u ETHRIDaE. ]. n.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Would RESTORE Old SOVEREIGNTY.

A special from Washington, dated
the 3rd inst, announces that the
Judiciary Committee Of The Honse
has set Jan. II for hearing on a
novel proposition embodied in a
resolution offered by Representative
Humphreys Of Mississippi, which
has been referred TO them, and which
is causing them 10 knit their brows
aud adjust their legal eyeglasses as
they haven't done for many days.
The resolution authorizes and EN-
powers the States Of Mississippi,
Arkansas and louisiana 10 resume
for the time being that sovereignty
which dwelt originally with the col.
onies before the adoption Of the
present Constitution, and this as
sumed sovereign capacity 10 nego-
tate a treaty which shall adjudge
and settle the jurisdiction Of crimes
committed on the waters Of the Mis-
sissippi River where it forms the
boundary line between them, as well
as IN those places which have been
cut of from the main body Of their
respective States by the shifting
channels Of the Mississippi River.
1t ls claimed that at several points,
notably Beulah Island, in Bolivar
County; Lake Jackson, in Washing
ton County, and Centennial Island,
at Flcksburg, the river by making
cu!ofs has left these small tracts
disconnected from their original
jurisdiction, and that the due pro-
cess Of law has therefore been ser.
hsmpered When these bends
were first cut of the original chan
mel began to fill and soon became in
fac, a part Of the main land Of the
opposite shore, and being thus sep
arated 50 completely from their on
ginal States they became yeritable
parcels OF no mans land where the
flee to when the Sheriff pur
sueth.
Back in 1854, according to Repre-
Humphreys, Virginia and
Maryland, before they had surren-
iered any Of their powers to the
hen unborn government of the Uni
ted States, entered into a treaty by
terms Of which they were to
exercise concurrent jurisdiction "of
piracies, murders and other
committed on the waters of
.he Potomac River where it formed
The boundary line between them,
The Supreme Court Of the United
Mr.. Humphreys says, has de-
this compact still in force,
and it is being insisted that there Is
ample constitutional authority for
now 10 empower any Of the
to enter into a similar agree
nent II the resolution is agreed to
We will witness the unique spectacle
II plenipotentiaries from these States
the Union assembling in dignity
o negotiate a solemn treaty between
heir respective soyereignties.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

The bird ordinance was amended
by the Board Of Supervisors this
week, as will be observed by reading
the Boards proceeding in another
column Of this paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Notice to Creditors.

Notice il hereby given that Letters of
administrator wer granted the under
signed on the estate u Andy Greeniee,
dscessed, oq the lith day Of Dsceuber.
1904. BY III" chaneary Court Of L-aore
County, Miasissippi. and all persons
holding claims against the said estate
required tn have Sane prohasea and
Registered BY the Clerk If said Court,
A faiisre n probate and register the
ciais within o year from said dase
will bar the claim.
CORA GREENLEE.
Administrative.
J. ". BRAppoRn. Attorney.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Srayed q Stolen.

One Bay MARI. about seven years old,
lsl hands high, split In right ear, shod
In 'front.'.
Liberal rewArl for return OF Informs
ton leading to her recovery.
Notify ERNEST sTARKEy,
Jar I, 1903. Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Pointer Bitch Strayed.

From my residence on Christmss day
one white and liver-colored Pointer
Bitch. With clipped tail and wearing :
co!!Ar with ring in Il. Suitable reward
hor recovery.
R. T. JONES, Crossword. Mis-.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

Obituaries, Tributes Of Respect and
Gard" of Thanks In this paper will be
charged for at the rate O, 3 cents 4 line.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

Subscribers not receiving their paper
promptly will please notify the Office.
Changes in address should be reported
promptly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
Greenwood. Miss. Frds,. Jan. S. 1909

Greenwood should gain at least
rs per cent in population this year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

A cold wave reached this section
Wednesday, and We are now enjoy
ing a little real winter weather.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
II or
Incorporation of Talahatdie
Furniture Manufacturing
Company.

/. The corporate title Of said com
psny is Tallahatehie Furniture Manu-
featuring Company.
2. The names of the incorporators are
NJ G. Humphrey, ~postoface Green
wood, Mississippi.
W. r. Humphrey, ~postof8ce Green,
wood, Mississippi.
Gid. Montjoy, Jr., ~postn1ice Green.
wood. Mississippi.
w.. T. Loggins, postoflee Greenwood,
Mississippi.
S. l., Gwin, postofice Green wood, Mis-
s~issippi.
Il L. Mounger, p~ostofice Greenwood,
Mississippi.
3. The domicile is at Greenwood,
Mississippi.
4. Amount of capital stock hfty thous-
and dollars $500 0 00).
5. The par value Of shares is one
hundred dollars $4,000.
8. The period of existence is fifty
years.
7. The purpose for which 1t is Great
ed is: To engage in the manufacture OF
furniture and mattresses of all kinds
and TO buy and sell materials and CON-
modities incident to or, in the discretion
OF its board OF directors, necessary or
proper for the successful conduct OF
said business, and for such purpose may
acquire by purchase. lease or otherwise,
erect, maintain and operate one or more
manufacturing plants, warehouses and
other property.
Said corporation NAV organize and be.
gin business whenever twenty thousand
dollars $50, 900. 00) Of the capital stock
is subscribed. The first meeting OF the
subscribers may be held at any time on
1--WE days notice In writing mailed to
each of the subscribers at their respec-
tive postoflce addresses.
The board Of directors shall consist Of
not less than three nor more than seven
OF tie stockholders, to be determined
from time to time by the stockholders,
and shall be elected annually, holding
office, however, until their successors
are elected. The management and con
troll of the business and affairs of said
corporation shall be vested In the board
OF directors, who may, except where
otherwise provided by the laws Of Mis-
sissippi, or by the bylaws Of said cor
poratinn, exercise all Of the rights,
powers and privileges conferred upon
or vested In said corporation as fully
and completely as might the %stockhoId.
ers, and, except where prohibited by
law or the bylaws Of said corporation,
may delegate such powers to the presi-
dent, viee-president or secretary and
treasurer Of said corporation.
The officers Of said corporation shall
be a president, a vice president. and a
secretary and treasurer, but any one or
more 1t said Offices may be held by the
same person. All officers shall be elect
ed by the board of directors and shall
hold Office at the will Of said board.
5. The rights and powers that may
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions OF
Chapter "a, Mississippi Code. 1906.
NJ. C. HUMPHREY,
W.. R. HUMPHREY,
GID. MONTJoY, JR,
W. T. LOGGINs,
S. L. GWIN,
Z. L. MoUN6ER,
lncorporstors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
81
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08
p p Cures
Read what Nicholas Lsng. the largest retail
grocer In Savannah says about 3. =. r.

=. v. LIPPMAN. Savannah. Ga.
Dear SIR # T&t .@# sF sE S##& I
For many year. consumed much medicine. and in TACT hbd every can 4
my power to Get cured OF that terrible disease. rheumatism, which had unaermirea
my health ] visited Hot Spring. Ark, without gaining relief and It it h sh~s
desperation took T. T. T. Qippmans great remedy and was in . shot dine d.
trely cured. In the eRht Year, since that time have not had . symptom Of rhu
manm. Ma asM &@
PIP. T. did the work to my entire satisfaction md made . quick and p~ns
nent cure
Yours truly,
Nicholas Lang
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-08

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
State of Mississippi,
County OF Lefore.
This day personally appeared before
me, the undersigned authority, Nj. G.
Humphrey, ". r. Humphrey, lid. Mont
joy, Jr., W. T. Loggins, S. L. Gwin, v. L.
MouDger, incorporators of the corpora
ton known as the Tallahatchie Furni-
ture Manufacturing Co, who acknowl-
edged that they signed and executed
the above and foregoing articles Of In
corporation as their act and deed, on
this the Slst day Of December, 1908.
JAS. II. RICHARDSON,
Notary Public.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-20
Injured In Logging Camp.

John Whitehead, an employee in
the South Branch logging camps near
the upper mill Of the Sheridan Lumber
Company, met with a serious accident
Monday that might easily have proven
fatal. While hauling logs with a
donkey engine he was caught between
two logs pulled together aud his legs
and lower portion of his body we're
seriously bruised and mangled. No
internal injury resulted but it will be
some time before he is again able to
be at Sheridan Sun.