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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
FOUNTAINS CLEARANCE
SALE IS ON.


Pursuant to custom Fountains, Green.
woods Big Busy Store, is giving their
annual July Clearance Sale. Their or
ders from eastern points are shipped BY
the car loads, and every sumner he has
his clearance sale to dispose OF his sum-
mer stock.
Fountains il without . doubt Green
woods busiest and leading furnishing
house. The whole family can be sup.
piled from this popular establishment,
and they have as efficient . force of
s~alespeople to wait upon you a. can be
obtained.
Read their page advertisement in
this issue of The Commonwealth, and
note the bargains they offer. There il
one thing always characteristic of Foun-
tain's sales-he sticks to the prices he
advertises; and we know that when an
article is advertised to be sold at q Ger
tain price, you a get it for that price.
the sale and avail yourself of
these rare bargains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
6. S. JONES CAPTURES
SLAYER OF MCDOUGALL.
A Most Persistent HUNT for Criminal
Ended.

~Carrollton, Miss, July 1.-THE cap
ture and identity of O Myers, tn.
negro who assassinated Sheriff w. c
McDougall of this county, in October,
1907, ends one of the most persisten,
hunts for a criminal that Mississippi
has ever Witnessed. Local and Pinker.
ton detectives have been on the lookout
for the negro since the crime was COM
mitted. The friends and family have
spent hundreds of dollars in sending
out circular letters and descriptions of
the negro, not only over this COUNT Y
but have sent them over Canada.
1t was rumored some weeks ago by
the people in the vicinity where the
deed was done, and near the home OF
the negro, that he had been in the
neighborhood dressed in woman's
clothes for the past two years.
There seems ne doubt of the identity
OF the negro this time, although there
have been twenty captures made.
There is a 81, 900 reward offered, 5000
by the state and $500 by the family.
The negro was carried to Jackson,
Miss, for safe keeping till the next
regular term Of court, which will be in
October. The family of the deceased
sheriff want a fair and impartial trial by
the courts. This can be had in this
county without any danger to mob in
reference.
The story of the killing of the sheriff,
BRIEFLY is this: The negro had been in
the Walden Jail, but had made his escape.
This was reported to Mr.. McDougaII,
who went out to the home of the negro's
brother-in-law, found the negro, who.
without any resistance, was placed
under arrest. The negro ask that he
might step to an adjoining room for his
shoes, which was granted by the sheriff.
On reaching the room he seized a
double-barrelled shotgun, and at only a
lew feet, fired a load of small shot into
the sherifs head, Just under the left
ear, killing the sheriff instantly. The
negro, seeing what he had done, hastily
went through the lead mans pockets,
a fine gold watch and a pistol.
made his escape, and was run by
bloodhounds for two days, put finally
good his escape.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

Deputy Revenue Agent L. F.
Chiles is engaged in the work of
chrcking up the land department by
direction of Hon. Writ Adams, who
is having the work done at the in
stance of the governor. The period
OF six years is being covered as rap
idly Is possible consistent with
thoroughness. Meanwhile the new
commissioner, Hon. J. L. Gillespie,
is going on in the even tenor of his
way, and has acquired the details
connected with his office by close
and patient study, and he realizes
that it is not the sinecure position
that it is popularity supposed to be
by outsiders. jackson News, 3rd
inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

. While the Hon. J. l.. Gillespie is
doing honors and duties of State
Land Commissioner, his son, Mr.. J..
Gordon Gillespie, is with credit to
himself and paper, filling the edi-
torlal department of The Common
wealth, which under Jim Gillespie's
excellent business management. is
n of the best paying newspaper
properties in the State. In this
combination of father and son, the
Herald wishes them both success
4azOo Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

People are beginning to learn that
when a good man is needed to fill
an important public position, the
ranks of the newspaper profession
can supply the need. Gov. Noel
took this view when he ap-
pointed Hon. J. L. Gillespie, of the
Greenwood Commonwealth to fill the
position of Land Commissioner.
Mr.. Gillespie has made enough mon
ey out Of the newspaper business to
retire, and doesn't need the salary
attached to the job. but has accepted
it Just the same.-YazOO Sentinel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
J.. B. Rovenh 0rst has ooen-
ed a Repairing Shop IN the
Greenwood Hotel BsildinR. on
222 Howard. Watch Repair
ing IS his specially.

Aunt Nancy Noel seems to be
trying to make goo goo eyes at the
press now, lately having appointed
Hon. j. L. Gillespie of the Green
wood Commonwealth as Land Com
missioner and Hon. Fred Sullens
OF the Jackson News as one of the
Committee on the Galloway Mem
orial Fund. The old lady must be
beginning to hear some other kind
OF political bee buzzing round her
bonnet. Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
THE CITY COUNCIL
MEET IN SESSION


The City Fathers held IN important
MEETING last Tuesday night and passed
several ordinances that will greatly
help our city. Among tho most impor-
tant wa tho ono for tho construction of
side walks. Aessrs. Bell, Young, FL
lington, Young, shute, Wilmington,
Mayor Montjoy, Marshal Miller, Attor-
ney Hughston, Commissioner Carr. and
Secretary Hicks wero all present.
In this issue Of The Commonwealth
appears tho resolution for tho now side
walks, notice Of bond issue, and other
ordinances which wore enacted by tho
council.
Tho report Of r. L. Miller's collec-
tions, privilege taxes, $243. Is; street
tax. $4,000; lines and costs, $349.85;
and advalorem taxes, $4,000, was &C.
cepted and approved. Marshal Miller
VAS allowed 1884 for collection of
Same.
The reports Of the street commission
or and of the light and water plant for
the month Of juno were accepted and
filed.
Treasurer Sims reported ON hand gen.
oral fund $2,024.04, school fund $398.25
street fund $334.68, and interest fund
f2,537.48.
PolicemAn's salaries were raised to
$4,000 per month.
DR.. T. r. Henderson filed bond as
treasurer Of the light and water plant
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to our many friends for their kind as
s~istance and sympathy during the re-
cent illness and death of our loved one.
MR.. AND MRS. W. L. IRBY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
Lest You Forget

Do it now. Open hat bank account
with Us. Don't you put it Of. We have
every facility for giving your busine ss
the best attention. 4 Per cent. interest
paid on deposits from $1.00 up.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
Popular, Convenient
and Absolutely Secure

Few inv estments may be found to net
4 per sent interest. and that payable
on demand. Our facilities suit the
masses Of people. $1.OO will start an
account. We respectfully solicit your
savings account.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
GREENWOOD LOSES
SERIES TO CANTON.
Castor Team Was COmpOSeo Of Men
Fom Al Over the State.

Greenwood went over to Canton las
Thursday to try those hill billies for
series, but on their arrival they foun.
remnants Of jackson, Grenada, Winona
water Valley and all towns up ant
down the Illinois Central. The team
was weakened by the absence of Wells
who was forced to remain at home
Anyhow they had an interesting time
taking the series.
The Flrst Game.
Our winding" Ball, by winning the
drst game, still has a clean record of
winning every game he has pitched.
De n Mickey tusseled with Canton
Tor nine innings and succeeded in COM
ing out with the big end Of the game
n 60 per cent. of the gate receipts.
Canton had Baxter Sparks on tab, and
IL was . shame the way we lambasted
the slants served us. Isom Jones, AL
bert Metts and Gus Mcdonald were the
big stick men. Isom and Albert rap
ped for three-baggers at leisure, The
game was embarrassing AVE the bat
ting OF both teams. "Rube' weakened
In the seventh, but tugged it out. The
gate receipts were $3.50. The decided
feature OF the game wal the one-handed
phenomenal stab OF Con WEIGH of what
An impossible catch. welcf
also raped hard In this game. Umpire
gave general satisfaction. Score 8 to
The Second Game.
lsom Jones started the second game.
Gill, some person whom nobody
tnew or had heard save the Canton
manager. 1t was another slugging
Jane, and our boys claim that four of
'ur men we're called out at the plate
vhen they should have been safe, which
the game to Canton. Rube Ball
elieved o Jones in the seventh and
:ept the Cantonians from piling up
lore scores. The final score was 7 to
Attendance was fair and everybody
Canton was bent on beating Green
rood. Greenwood easily o~utclassed
anton, but playing under many
lsadvantagea which kept them from >
the second game.
The last Game. (
We thought we had the game cinched =
} Bonnie was sent in to twirl with
Hickey backing him. Canton put up a ,
ew face. one Hickey. from New Or {
ans. Hickey seemed to be the real
Gods as Greenwood only touched him
two hits. The Canton assortment ;
b Bennie for three hits, but the
'orer over in Madison county marked q
four, but we won't fuss about it. L
last game was decidedly the best /
the series. One or two close de- s
lions were made against us, but they :
Q not responsible for the loss of the
Final score was 2 to 1. The v
reporter asked Bonnie a
onday why the game was lost, to
hich inquiry he replied, in his usual
Il don't know; we just lost" 4
'yhow it is a fact that Greenwood has r
g best team in the State, and is in a l
CHER class than the Canton assort- I
9nt, and this series doesn't boost Can b
n stock as high as ours. We believe f.
u boys, and know that they know X
seball. "
em this week, but it is certainly due. u
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
Public Transfer.

Special attention given to trunks and
all kinds of light hauling. Cumb. phone
3OS. Yours for prompt service.
GEO. W. CHAMBLESS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
RAlNES & CO., DRUGGISTS
GREENWOOD, MISS.
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OFFERED YOU.
We take pleasure in sending this
announcement to you to acQuaint you
With the fact that We will have the
services OF Dr.. Taliaferro, Of Memphis.
who is a professional Optician and
Sight Specialist.
Those who have defective eyes and
need glasses correctly fitted, that
really will be Of great benefit to vour
eyes, Will act wisely in grasping this
opportunity.
We recommend DR.. Taliaferro with
1mpun1ty AS a reliable man and one of
ability in his profession. He will
be at our store, commencing july l4th
and Will be two weeks thereafter. The
very best material used in all cases.
Yours very truly,
RAINES & co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

II You nj to secure = $50 LIFE
SCHOLARSHIP, by copying , chapter in
the Bible. write to HARRIS BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY, Jackson, Aisa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

them this week, but it is certainly due.
Currie and Wilson say that Greenwood
is the best in the state. We know their
pitchers think so from the way we
romped o them for rs hits during the
series. Water Valley liked for CIarks-
dale Thursday, where she hopes to
wreak revenge. Greenwood pulled out
for Jackson, where she knows she will
bag a series.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16

/ The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposi-
ton at Seattle boasts a superb loca-
ton on the shores of two lakes,
within sight of three mountain
ranges, beside the solitary white
capped peak of Mt. Rainier, IA, 200
feet high. Its purpose is the ex-
ploitation of the Pacific Northwest
and Alaska. The Federal Govern
ment will have six buildings, and,
in all probability, there will be a
naval fleet in the harbor of Seattle.
There will be a forestry building of
great logs, a salmon cannery in
operation, and exhibits from Alaska.
The usual amusement street will be
called the PAY Streak" and all the
other regular features of such ex-
positions will be there.
This fair-from June till Octo.
ber-will give an opportunity to get
a quick INSTALLATION of the achieve
ment and progress of two very
interesting portions of the United
States -the Pacific Northwest, with
the Inland Empire (the country bet
Ween the Rockies and the Cascades,
and Alaska.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
t urniture Repaired and Re.
finished

By an expert workman at reasonable
prices. Make old as good as new.
GREENWOOD FURNITURE CO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-16
COURT ADJOURNS
UNTIL THE 26TH.
Grand Jury Is Excused for Two Week.
by judge Cashin.

The July term of the Circuit Court of
Lehore County, Mississippi, with Judge
Cashin, District Attorney McBee, Stem.
ographer Levy, Clerk Humphreys, and
Sheriff Prophet, was opened Monday.
The Grand Jury was elected and inn
panneled, and was then excuse until
the 10th of this month, for two weeks.
when court shall resume it's work.
Before %adjourning Tuesday, the two
days were spent in disposing of a few
civil cases brought before it for adj
Indication.
Among the out-of-town attorneys
present were Hon. Amos Armistead, of
Vicksburg, and Hon. Wm. Percy, Of
Greenville.
Sheriff Prophet and his two deputies
had everything in their department in
perfect shape. They have employed
fred Mcbride, John Dulaney and Wood
stevens as assistant deputies to serve
during Court.
The popular clerk of this Court, J. B.
humphreys, was 1t his old-time post.
with everything in readiness for the
of the Court. Mr.. Humphreys has
been connected with this Office SO long.
ina has served his constituents so faith
[uily, that it would seem out of place to
a another man at the Office.
Court adjourned Tuesday afternoon,
md will be pretermitted until June the
18th, at which time it shall resume it's
work and speedily dispose of the heavy
criminal docket of this past term.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
And We Have Bank Failures In
These Good Republican
Times.

On the 18th. inst, Nolen l..
Gartner, Cashier of the Kingston
suspended bank, transferred to the
Receiver all of his property, ex-
cepting household furniture, his
wife Dining in the deeds and waiy-
ing homestead and dover. The
property conveyed is appraised at
between 1913, 900 and 5000. The
house and lot in Kingston is valued
at 81 500 and Mr.. Gartner and his
wife are TO have possession of this
until April l, 1910 The interest
in the cement works is valued at
80, 800; the interest in the lots at
Marion, Ind, at $1,000; the lot in
Milwaukee at S400, and the other
interests at about 5000.
The Receiver, on the 18th sold
to Cash McGinnis, of Kingston,
the bank building and fixtures for
~, 600 cash, provided the sale is
confirmed by the court, and Mr..
McGinnis is to have possession of
The bank building not later than
Sept. 5. 1t is understood that he
was acting for the new bank to be
opened there.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22

same, 35 acres in Green township.
Annual rental, $3.50.
H. w. Renscheldt ct al to
same, 60 acres in Green township.
Annual rental, $50.
A. NJ. Sweasey ct al to same,
AZ acres in Green township. An
nual rental $50.
Henry $. Roby to same, 65 acres
in Green township. Annual rental,
$35.
Homer Moore to same, |: :OO acres
in Starr. Annual rental, $50.
Leander Lowery to same, 102
acres in Starr. Annual rental,
$40 so
Samuel Jones to same, 43 acres
in Starr. Annual rental, $7l So
A l.. Jones to same, 81 acres in
Starr. Annual rental, $40 go.
George Hunsacker to same, 62t
acres in Starr. Annual rental,
$31.
Mont Gandee to same, 33 acres
in Starr. Annual rental, S25
Noah Roby to same, 30 acres in
Green township. Annual rental,
$35.
James A. Oliver to same, 23S
acres in Green township. Annual
re ntal, $24O.
Moses Hite ct al to same, &C
acres in Falls Gore and Green
townships Annual rental. S33
Adam Guess to same, 10 acres
in Green township Annual rem
tai, $l5.
Adam Guess to same, 90 acres
in Green township. Annual rem
tai, $15.
Robert Guess to same, 90 acres
in Green township. Annual rem.
tai, S14.
A. j. Carpenter to same, 1923
acres in Green township. Annual
rental, $516
Jacob Grove ct al same 40 acres
in Falls Gore. Annual rental 500
John M. Bowlby ct al to Chas.
Ward, 20 acres in Falls Gore. An
nual rental. $40.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22

f. S. Cruise to same, rs acres in
Starr. Annual rental, $37 so.
Elizabeth f. Cook to same, 102
acres in Starr. Annual rental,
S49 so
j. Il. Connor to same, so acres
in Starr. Annual rental, $4l.
S. q Blackburn to same 73 acres
in Starr. Annual rental. $37.
james and Abigail Austin TO
same, 80 acres in Starr. Annual
rental, $25.
George w. Austin to Thomas A f..
Brison, 81 acres in Starr township.
Annual rental, $40.6 60.
Eva Guess to same, 43 acres In
Green township. Annual rental,
$22
Clarence and Rose Guess to
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
Courts Telephone Decision.

Bellefontaine, Ohio. July IA -
The Bell Telephone Co. scored a
victory in the case of The United
States Telephone company, of
which j. S. Bradley, ir., Is the
president, against The United
Telephone company, which is the
independent home company, at
Bellefontaine, in the hearing be-
fore Judge Broderick. This is the
case In which temporary injunc-
tion had been issued restraining
the home company from inter-
changing business with the Bell
company. On motion to dissolve
the injunction, the Judge made an
order permitting the wires of the
Bell company to be reconnected
with the exchange Of the local
company.
This action on the part of Judge
Brodelick in line with the recent
rulings of Judges Anderson and
Tayler of the United States court,
in which public convenience is put
ahead of any ambition on the part
Of the Independent Telephone com
bine to extend and perpetuate q
monopoly of the telephone bust
ness.
By the ruling of Judge Brod
erick, the people of Bellefontaine
will be able to have service to all
points within telephone reach
without being compelled to leave
their places of business.
The president of the Central
Union company, which is that part
of the Bell company concerned in
in the case, stated on being asked
about the ruling:
cit is gratifying to note that
Judge Broderick has 30 modified
the injunction as to not incon
venience the public during the
time that it will require to finally
determine the issues. 1t is line
with the modern idea that courts
should not grant injunctions which
materially injure and discommode
the public without full and CON-
plete hearings. Equity in such
cases WAS clearly defined recently
in rulings by Judge Anderson of
the federal court at indianapolis.
Other courts have no doubt taken
cognizance of Judge Andsrsons 8
rulings, for his ability, fairness
and good legal judgement are
much respected by his brother
Judges as we'll as by all members
'f ths legal fraternity and the
common people"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
Notice to Bidders.

The County Commissioners hereby give
Ing the Logan SCOTS Creek Road, com.
mencing at the corporation line OF Logan
at the Railroad Crossing ON Mulberry street,
and continue to an arch culvert beyond the
falls at SCOTS Creek, distance OF 231
miles. Engineers estimates the lime to be
hauled 100 tons.
for holding the lime on each side OF the said
road, BERNIE to be OF gravel or stone ac-
cording to pans and clfications on file.
Bids must read SO much per ton for haul
ing the lime stone, anu so much per Gu.
yard for the BERNIE.
Bids will be received up till $50 p. NJ, July
q, 1909.
Right Is reserved to reject any or all bids
received.
BY order of County Commissioners
Apprd. JAMES l.. MARTIN.
JAM ES BEBOUT, County Auditor.
County surveyor.
LILLY La 2-W
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
Merchants Picnic August l2,
This Year.

The time and place of holding
the annual picnic of the merchants
of this city, was made on Friday.
The place--Indianola park, Co
lumbus, Ohio.
The time-Thursday, August IL
The fare-75 cents for the round
trip.
This conclusion was arrived at
on Friday morning by the local
business interests and Agent Chas
Schwenke and Travelling Passen-
ger Agent Hartsough, of the II. V.
Railroad Company.
These arrangements are per-
fectly satisfactory to the majority
of ii e people Of the city and a
large crowd will be in evidence.
The railroad company is making
arrangements To carry the people
in two special trains of ~ coaches
each.
The IndianOla management has
made concessions. The dancing
pavilion with free music has been
donated free of charge on that day
for the Logan people. The manage
ment of this popular park says
that last year they took in more
money on Logan day from the pa
vilion than for any other attrac.
tion. This is coneeding great
deal. Last year 1000 people went
on this trip. The company made
good time with its two special
trains and not an accident barred
the days pleasure.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
Then Daddy Was Not So Busy.

Little Helen, who is great
talker and aged just three, WAS
annoying her father, one day, by
her almost endless chatter He
was endeavoring to finish some
important writing. 80 said. "Run
away, dear: daddy is very busy"
Helen toddled off, and after the
space of about five minutes return.
ed, and standing beside her
fathers chair laid an appealing
fat hand on his arm, and looking
up into his face with most
grieved air, said. Daddy, Use
very lonely-I tan't find any one
to leave myself wifi" Then Dad
dy was not go busy.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-07-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Real Estate Transfers
XXXXXXXXXXXE

Joseph Taylor and wife to Sam
uel and Ellie Taylor, part of lot
No. 4 in Murray City; $4,000.
Lizzie Beerman to John G. Beer
man. lot No. 1873 in Adams Muir
ray City addition; $37.
Eva Henry ct al to Amos Groves,
land in Starr township; ST..
Harry E. Brennan, trustee, to
Blanche Moe, lot No. 145a In Glen
view Heights addition to Logan !;
$3.50.
E. Bundy Allen and wife to
d. NJ, Soliday, lot No. 1879 in
Ricketts, & Pettit's addition to Lo.
gan; 81.
Edwin Z. Ricketts, ct al to f.
Bundy Allen. lot No. 1879 in Rick.
etts q Pettit's addition to Logan {;
1925.
Harry E. Brennan, trustee, to
John Hansel, lot No. 1896 in Glen
view Heights, Logan; 1926.
Harry Brennan, trustee, to Hen
ry Miller, lot No. 1912 in Glen
view Heights, Logan; $500.
John w. and Sarah G.. Wonn to
Barak and Martha A. Moore, lot
No. 1878 in Logan; $l7OO.
Harry r. Brennan, trustee, to
Carrie Smith and Augusta Robin.
son, lot No. 1850 in Glenview
Heights, Logan; $3.50.
Clinton and Grace Hill to Elijah
Brown, 40 acres in Benton town.
ship; 800.
William II. Hill to Elijah Brown.
40 acres in Benton township; 5000
ID. A. Rannells and Il. f. Warren
to Chris Gompf, lots Nos. 1926,
1927 and 1928 in Mingo Terrace
addition to Logan; $500.
Hope f. and Charles w. Myers
to Thomas Shotwell, u acres in
$500
Rannells " Warren to Frank +
Nickerson, lot No 1894 in MIngo |
Terrace addition TO Logan; $3.50
Mary w. Dehaven to w. +.
Dehaven, 10 acres In Perry town,
ship; $500.
Mary f, Ford to Pendergast
ID acres in Washington
,ownshp; 1912 so.
John Green to Oscar Tom, or
If an acre in Green township; $i5
Charles ID. Federer and wife to
Joseph Fox, 20 acres in Laurel
.ownsmp; 81.
John s, Strawser and wife tn
William Stevens, 40 acres in Salt
'reek township; $l25.
ELI Stevens and wife to Wm.
stephens, 20 acres in Saltereek
ownship; $75.