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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Somebody has defined crime as "the
momentary victory of an hereditary
craving over common sense" In the
case of the two Gilfllans, the same
craving manifested itself in each man
at the same moment. This was Pc
culiar. The desire came upon each of
the brothers to possess two blood
horses belonging to a neighbor, and
common sense was routed in the
struggle to suppress the craving.
The Gilfllans got the horses, and,
incidentally, the sheriff got the Gil
fillans. A stern Judge conducted the
judicial inquiry, and, unable to see
that the brothers were victims Of a
craving, handed down from a horse
loving ancestor, he sent them to En-
lota p~enitentiary for seven years.
: This was unfortunate. The younger
Gilfllan was consumptive, and En-
Iota's Little He'll" was not an ideal
health resort. Three months after
sentence the boy was sent to the jail
! hospital, and became firmly imbued
with the feeling that he would not re-
cover his health. The sentence had
smashed up the last of vitality
that was holding the fort against the
disease, and the prisoner was sinking
rapidly.
Now, prisoners in Jail hospital re-
ceive no tobacco. Whether the prison
medico believes that the brand sup
piled to the numbered inmates is a
compound that can only be safely con-
sumed by the physically strong is not
known, but the weekly supply allowed
to a prisoner on the works" is i'm
mediately cut off if he is taken to the
hospital. The dearth of tobacco af-
fected the consumptive Gilfillan. He
craved a Chew" and in distress he
acquainted the brother of his craving
by what is in Jail p~arlance known as
a stiff" With a pin the sick man
scratched his wants on the loose leaf
of a hymn book, and in due time the
pitiful note, after passing through the
hands Of a dozen prisoners, reached
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
RHEUMATISM PRESCRIPTION

The increased use of "Toris" for
rheumatism is causing considerable
discussion among the medical trater-
nifty. 1t is an almost infallible cure
when mixed with certain other ingre-
dents and taken properly. The fol
lowing formula is effective: ITO one
half pint Of good whiskey add one
ounce Of Toris Compound and one
ounce Of Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound.
Take in tablespoonful doses before
each meal and before retiring"
Toris compound is a product of the
laboratories of the Globe Pharma-
ceutical Co., Chicago, but it as well as
the other ingredients can be had from
any good druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Erxe the poa in the Manaer.

Senator Frye Of Maine announces
that there will be no appropriation for
inland waterways this year. And Mr..
Frye is not the only citizen of Maine
who regards inland waterways as of
no consequence. But, OF course, the
harbors and naval bases and dry docks
and lighthouses and marine corps
along the bleak Maine coast must be
generously provided for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, W much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are %laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to %stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
"OuIt Yourselves like Men,

oh, do not pray for easy lives. Pray
to be strong meni Do not pray for
tasks equal to your powers. Pray for
powers equal to your tasks! Then the
doing Of your work will be no miracle.
Every day you shall wonder at your,
self, at the richness Of life which has
come In you by the grace Of Cod
The Late Phillips Brooks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Have Use for Old pllinu.

There has been secured by a New
York state pulp company an option on
100000 cords of sunken pine piling
now lying submerged in the Rideau
river and lakes back Of Kingston,
Ontario, Canada. The piling was sunk
about so years ago when the Rideau
river was a center Of commercial actiy-
ity. The piling will be converted by
q chemical process into the finest
grades of stationery,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
KIND JANE.
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 70 learn
that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all Its stages. and that Is
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being O constitutional disease, requires a %constitu-
tional reatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken tn
ternaIly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing Its work. The proprfetors have
30 much faith in It's curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
Cure. Send for list OF testimonials,
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE will
cure n possible case of DISTEMPER,
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper.
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. 50 cents and Sl.00 a bottle. Agents
wanted. Free hook. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
The Morninn After.

The sever parent glared angrily at
the prodigal son
Noon" he observed. icily, "is an alb
surd hour for breakfast"
ut is rather early" chirped the
prodigal son, putting down his fifth
glass of ice water.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Oldest Iron Chin.

In q paper read before the Society
OF Naval Architects and Marine En-
gineers Henry Penton states that the
Oldest iron ship in the world is the
United States warship Michigan, the
material for whose construction was
dragged across the mountains from
Pittsburg to Lake Erie" where the
ship was built, as long as &c years
ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Strong drug cathartics simply aggravate
the condition-the true remedy for consti-
patton and liver trouble is found in Gar
field Tea, the mild Herb laxative.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Father Wasn't Handsome.

Numother-I don't like it. Every
body says baby looks like his father.
Visitor-Well, l wouldn't worry,
dear. 1t doesn't much matter in a boy,
you know.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Post.PrandlaI Indulgence.

The mar who regularly drinks cot
ee, port or liquor after dinner is ply.
iiologically worse eff than the nal
sho does nots-The Lancat..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

The man of intellect is the noble
hearted man withal, the true, just, hui
name and valiant man.-Carlyle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
In the Divorce Colony.

The little De Jones girl is talking to
her playmate, Lucy van Smith.
ooh, Lucy" said she, I'VE have Q
new papa!"
Have you? What's his name?"
"Mr. Jones'" :
ooh, pshaw! we had him, too, but
we didn't like him."-Lippincott's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Wouldn't Take Him Seriously.

He-But 1 need you in order to be
happy.
She-I couldn't think Of marrying a
needy person.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Lewis Single Binder - the famous
straight Sc cigar, always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Probably Not.

Ella-Does Fred kiss you for your
mother?
stella-well, I don't think it's for
father.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

The hand can never execute anything
higher than the heart can aspire
Emerson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Red, weak, weary, watery Eyes

Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Con-
forms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Try Murine in Your Eyes. At Druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

1t Cures While You Walk
Aliens Foot-E Ease for corns and bunions, hot, sweaty
callous aching feet. Csc all Druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

A cane is an old mans strength and
a young mans weakness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

ONLY ONE "BRoMo QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE rom QUININE. Look fol
the signature of Il. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure q Cold in One Day. 26c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

A light heart lives long.-Shakes'
peare.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Silver Is of less value than gold;
gold, than virtue.-Horace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

PILES CURED IN 8 TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or .ProLruding Pies In
Q to ID days or money refunded. 6Oc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28

Arms and laws do not flourish to-
gether.--Caesar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
PUTNAM ID
II Certainly To-.

"You shouldn't cast your pearls be.
fore swine"
II know it; but it's hard telling who
10 on the hog these days"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-28
Luther Rurbank's Greatest Creation. A Lusci,
Months from Seed. Seed 20 Cts. Per Pkt., {

again. Write for Wonderberry seed, and Catalogue at once, Do not
and make big money selling both berries and seed. l raised $50 qua
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
'YOM kIPPIR OBSERVED
IN GREENWOOD.


| Nearly five million men, women and
children in the United States celebrat-
ed Yom Kippir last Saturday, with
which the ten days Of pennance begin
ming with Jewish New Year closed.
Every Jewish business house in this
city closed it's doors on that day and
properly observed this important day
of their calendar.
! In the sixteenth chapter of Leviticus
is full description of the ceremonial
connected with the Day of Atonement,
detailing the sacrifice of two goats, one
of which is burnt as an Offering and the
other, the scapegoat, is sent out into
the wilderness after the high priest has
put upon him the sins of the people.
1t is this close nnection between
the Day of Atonement which has
brought the former forward and made
it of SO great import to post Biblical
Jews.
In the Mishnah and Talmud, where
the traditions OF the Jews are pre-
served with remarkable faithfulness,
the fact is made clear that the New
Year shines with the reflected glory of
that greatest of days in the Jewish cal
endar. 1t is because of the universally
of the appeal that they have risen SO
high in the estimation of those who neg
lect the weekly Sabbath and the other
holy days prescribed by the Bible, and
still observed by the more faithful ad-
herents to the religion Of the sons Of
Judah.
The closing up Of the Jewish stores
in our city on last Saturday evidenced
the fact that this Industrious race is of
great import to the prosperity of our
city. About thirty or forty houses
closed their doors on that day, and gave
us an opportunity to see of what impor-
tance the Jews are to Greenwood. We
are all proud of every Jewish family
that has cast it's lot with Greenwood
and hope that their New Year will find
everyone blessed with the fulIrealiza--
tion of their every wish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
Home Talent Show a Success.

"The Village Postonice,"a . home tai
ent entertainment given for the benefit
of the Itta Bena Methodist church, at
the Itta Bena school house on last Fri
day evening, was q decided success.
Owing to the inclemency Of the wealth
er, the crowd was not as largo a. was
expected, but still the actors performed
their roles most ably. Mr.. Robert
Portwood acted the "Village Cut Up"
well and kept up the humor Of the play.
Miss Charlotte Henderson, of the Itta
Bena high school faculty, was excep-
tionally good as the "Would Be Author
ess" and delighted the audience with
her performance. The whole cast was
good, humorously costumed, and acted
with unusual ease. A neat sum was re-
allied from the entertainment, half Of
which was given to the Itta Bena Meth
odist church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
IMPORTANT MEETING
HELD AT GULFPORT
The Commercial Secretaries Per-
mantly Organize.

Secretary E. A. Stephenson, of the
Jackson Board of Trade, left yesterday
afternoon for Gulfport, where the sec
Ond meeting of the commercial secreta-
ries of the state is being held today for
the purpose of perfecting the organiza
tion which was temporarily formed here
at meeting held few weeks ago for
the purpose of cooperating in such
work as can be carried On through the
common efforts of all, in the interest OF
the commercial progress of the State.
Mr.. Stephenson was selected as sec
retary and treasurer at the first meet
ing, while Mr.. 3. G. Cox, of Gulfport,
was made president, and Mr.. r. w.
Sterling, of Greenwood, vice-president.
1t is expected that these will be made
the permanent officers at today's meet
ing.
Besides the permanent organization
and perfecting of the working plans, it
is expected that the organization will
good roads law, similar in some respects
to the agricultural high school provision
now in operation, whereby the state
renders specific amount of financial
aid after the county adopting the idea
and applying for such aid, has done a
specific amount on its own account, the
plan being thereby made cooperative
as been the county and state, but the
counties doing nothing themselves re-
ceiving no state aid.
The subject of cotton rates, SO far as
the recent revision by the railroad COM
mission is concerned, will hardly be dis
cussed, since that question is now ''up
in the air" SO to speak, and will be un-
til the railroads decide upon what their
course will be.-Jackson News,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
DeIiqhtfuI Luncheon Near Jackson.

While aye Editor was enjoying a
visit to his parents at the Capitol City,
he was invited with several others to
attend luncheon at the hospitable
home of Mr.. Miles Currie, one mile
from the terminus of West End street
car line. The repast was feast for
the gods and was thoroughly enjoyed Dy
all who were so fortunate as to be pres
ent. Mr.. Currie has one of the best
kept truck farms in the State, and ships
large quantities of fruits and veg
etables to northern points. Such hos
pitality as was accorded us by M. Cur
rie on last Sunday was rare treat for
which we are deeply indebted to Mr..
Currie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
MCSHANE ADDITION
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS
Promoters invest Considerable Can
ltai In Their Addition.

Manager Lee Arterbury, of the Nc
Shane Addition, informed The Common
wealth reporter that he has just let the
contract for the construction of 1000
running feet of concrete walk to the
Oxford Concrete Co., and that work on
same will be begun in few days. He
has also purchased 400 poplar trees
from large North Carolina nursery,
which will be set out on the lots in
this addition.
This addition is one of the fastest
growing sections of the city, and Mr..
Arrerbury claims that much of this is
the result of the attractive advertise
ments placed in The Commonwealth.
Mr.. Arterbury believes in pushing a
thing through, and knows that adver-
tising is the sure way to effect the
sales of these desirable lots. Watch
this addition grow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
ltta Bena Gets a Paper.

Mrs. M. L. Turnage, of Belzoni, who
published the ltta Bena Item and also
the paper at that place, and whose Of
fee was destroyed by fire some months
ago, was here today in the interest of
establishing paper at this place. It
was her purpose to organize stock
company and purchase an up-to-date
outfit, thoroughly equipped to turn out
high-class work. and she has met with
success. Mrs. Turnage is we'll known
in newspaper circles and will direct her
efforts to the upbuilding Of the town.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
DR.. c. Y. EDWARDS
ARRIVES IN CITY.
Services Will Be Held at Baptist Church
Sunday Morning.

DIR. c. Y. Edwards, formerly Of the
First Baptist church, of New Orleans,
who has accepted the call rendered him
by the Baptist church of this city, has
arrived in Greenwood. His family will
follow in a week or SO.
DIR. Edwards will conduct services
Sunday morning at the Baptist church
on Howard street, and has sent the fol-
lowing to the members and friends of
his church:
GREETINGS.
l greet you from afar, but hope to see
you face to face soon, and greet you
and know you as your pastor should.
shall make my first pastoral call
Sunday, October 3rd, 1909, at II a. m.
at your church home. l hope to find
you at home.
Yours fraternally,
CIV. EDWARDS.
Text: Acts 1920. ask
therefore with what intent
ye sent for me?
We hope that full congregation will
extend him welcome. For Sunday eve-
ming, Rev. III. S. Spragins and congrega-
tion of the Methodist church has ten
dered that church to DIR. Edwards
where there will be given welcome
service. All the other ministers in the
city will be present to participate in
these services. Dr. Edwards text for
the Sunday evening service is "Christ's
Appeal to the Spirit of Conquest in
Men,"
We hope that everyone will visit the
Methodist church next Sunday eve-
ming and give DR.. Edwards the welcome
that is due this reverent gentleman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
County Election Commissioners
Meet.

The Lefore County election commits
sioners met at the court house last Sat-
urday at noon to canvass the return of
the special election of Supervisor from
Beat to succeed Mr.. Giles Avent,
whose resignation was rendered and ac-
cepted at the September meeting of the
Board.
The votes in the two precincts of this
beat totaied twenty-seven, all being
cast for Mr.. Sayre, who had no oppo-
sition.
The commissioners promptly sent Of
fetal notice to the secretary of state
for Mr.. sayre's commission, and filed
expense account of the special election
with the clerk of the board.
Mr.. sayre is being congratulated up
on being endorsed by the voters of his
beat, and his constituency know that
their interests will be carefully looked
after by him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
STATE REUNION
DATE Is FIXED.


jackson, Miss, Sept. 25.-The follow.
ing important general order concern.
!, ing the Confederate Veterans reunion
at Vieksburg was issued today:
/ Headquarters Miss. Div, q. G. v.
jackson, Miss, Sept. %, 1909
General Orders No. II.
The nineteenth annual Mississippi
state reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans is called by the major. general
commanding to meet in the historic city
OF Vlcksburg on the 11th and 18th of
November, 1909. We are by invitation
to be the guests of the city and are as
sured of royal welcome. Vicksburg
Camp No. 81, assisted by the Sons and
Daughters of Veterans and the loyal
citizens, have planned various means of
entertainment, such as boat ride on
the Father of Waters, reception at
Hotel Carroll, automobile and carriage
drives to the National Cemetery and
National Park, and on the 18th the ded-
ication of the states monument to the
heroes Of the siege of Vicksburg.
Commanders of camps will call their
camps together and select delegates to
the state reunion to represent them,
but the invitation is to Confederate
Veterans, and it is hoped that a goodly
number will avail themselves of the op-
portunity by attending. All Confeder-
ate Veterans will be welcome.
After you have named your delegates,
it is requested that the adjutant of the
camp will at once advise the adjutant
of Vicksburg Camp No. 80 of the names
of such delegates, together with the
names Of all who will attend. Address
r. E. Walne, adjutant, Vicksburg, Miss.
may be provided for all who will attend.
The railroads have been requested to
attend the usual courtesy Of special
rates for the occasion of not exceeding
matter has been definitely settled no.
tice will be given to all camps by gen.
eral order and through the daily press.
All camps will file their annual re-
ports with the adjutant as early as pos
sible prior to the date named. Those
camps that have so far failed to send in
their assessment for the year 1909 will
at once send reports and the sum of 10
cents per capita, with minimum of 81,
which amount will place them in good
standing and entitle them to represen-
tation at our annual meeting on the
above date. Camps that are now behind
for more than two years may reinstate
by the payment of annual dues for 1909,
but in no instance less than the min
imum of 81.
Done at Jackson, Miss, this 25th day
of Sept, 1909.
ROBERT LOWRY,
Major General Commanding Mississippi
Division, U. G. v.
JNO. A. WEBB,
Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01

We hope that the Kings Daughters
will again give this glee club date, for
for them. The Glee Club is willing to
accept the same terms given them last
year, actual expenses. They have our
best wishes for another successful sea-
son.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
FOUR HOUSES IN
BAPTIST TOWN
Were Consumed by Fire Last Saturday
Night a. O'clock.

On last Saturday near s o'clock the
fire department was called to Baptist
Town where four negro dwelling houses
were destroyed by fire. The depart
ment made it's usual quick run, but ex-
perienced some difficulty in getting
water connections.
The houses destroyed by the blaze
were owned by Messrs. G.. d. -Cassity
and c. G.. Nichols, and were partially
covered by insurance. The insurance
was carried by J. Ii. Ellington and the
Greenwood Insurance Agency.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-10-01
DELTA COUNTIES PAY
MORE THAN REFUND.
Char Sc that They Get More Than They
Pay Untrue.

1t was recently charged that the
Delta counties are receiving more from
the State treasury in the way of school
fund, pension money, ETC., more than
they pay in, but Deputy Auditor A. d.
Thompson investigated the matter and
found the charge to be absolutely un-
true, even with the whisky privilege
licenses eliminated from the calcula-
tion.
Following is list of the delta coun-
ties and tables showing what they paid
in and what they drew back from the
State $2O5,S77.4 more than they re.
ceived during the fiscal year ending on
the 3Oth of Septemhar 1903.