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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
NO WEEVILS IN LEFLORE.
Planters Will Make Seventy Five
Per Cent Crop.

Jackson. Miss, Sept S-Fully
alive to the dangre OF an invasion
from the boil weevil next year, plant
ers in Lefore and adjoining counties
are preparing TO destroy before No
vember all cotton stalks of this
year, according to f. w Sterling,
secretary of the Greenwood Business
League.
There were no weevils III Leflore
this year" says Mr. Sterling. land
the farmers are determined to keep
them out in 1910.
LAS soon as the present crop IS
picked the stalks on all farms will be
burned In the weevil-infectcd sec
tons. too, such a crusade of exter-
mination is to be carried out that
there won't be the possibility OF any
considerable number surviving the
winter and getting at the early cot
ton crop next year"
Mr. Sterling says a 75 per cent
crop is promised in his section. THE
prospective yield has been hard to
determine. For a time it looked as
if an S. per cent crop would be made,
but with thel long dry spell just gone
through with has damaged cotton
fully 10 per cent and 75 per cent
would be fair estimate from the
looks of things now"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
So. COMMISSION co.
REORGANIZES BUSINESS AND
INCREASES ITS CAP
tTAL STOCK.

Negotiations were completed this
week whereby Mr. Walter L. Scott,
formerly bookkeeper for the Green
Vile Coal & Ice Co, becomes d
stockholder in the Southern Commis-
sion Co. The new officers of the
concern have not yet been elected. but
it is understood that Mr. Fred Lam
dau is to continue as president. and
Mr. Scott will be the secretary and
treasurer The directors OF the cor
poration are Mr. James Harris OF
Milwaukee. Wis, and Fred Landau,
Isadore Itzig and w. l. Scott of this
city.
Owing to the increased business
OF this company during the past year
it has been found necessary 30 in
crease the capital stock of the organi-
zation The Southern Commission
Company IS one OF the solid business
institutions OF Greenville, and it IS
with pride that we record the rapid
progress and growth of this enter
prise.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
BANKERS TO MEET.
T. w. Mccoy, Formerly of This City
WIN Attend.

T. ". Mccoy, formerly cashier of
the First National Bank. of this city,
passed through Grcenyille today or
his way to the convention OF tho
American Bankers Association in
Chicago.
Mr.. Mccoy is now cashier of the
Merchants National Bank, OF Vicls-
burg. and is the only member from
Mississippi on the executive council
Of the association.
The Merchants National Bank en-
joys the enviabIe reputation OF having
paid to its stockholders more divi-
dcnds according to its capitalization
than any other national bank in. the
South, and is the first ON the roll OF
honor for the state Of Mississippi
The bank has commercial deposits
of Sz5o,ooo and savings deposits OF
100000.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
St. ROSE OF LIhA'S
OPENS THE SCHOOL YEAR
UNDER MOST FAVORABLE
CONDITIONS.

St. Rose of Lima's Academy one
of the most thorough Catholic
schools OF the state opened its doors
to students on last Monday morning
and straits the school year under tn
mot favorable conditions and with
the brightest prospects for success
jul term. The registry of students
i'll all departments Is the largest III the
history OF the academy on the open
ing day. probably due to the fact
tember arc not eligible to compete
for the medals and prizes TO be OF
fered at the close of the term. The
number OF boarding as we'll as day
students is greatly increased and
everything points to most success
ful session.
The curriculum OF the academy
comprises most complete courses
in all the common branches OF edu-
cation, together with Latin, higher
mathematics, elocution, and thor
ough business course.
The music and art departments
furnish thorough instruction, com
plete courses being taught in both
vocal and instrumental music, draw
ing. oil and water color painting and
typography.
The kindergarten for the little
folks is wei appointed, and during
the continued warm weather arrange
ments have been made for them TO
pursue their studies in open air, and
every attention is given to their well
fare and comfort
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
How About Your Fall Printing?

Indications point to greatly i'm
proved conditions in business this
fall. Cotton. although a short crop
will bring better prices. which to-
gethcr with the economy pracdccd
by the people for several months, viii
make times comparatively prosper-
ous. The Times Is ready TO meet
these improved conditions It car
ries the largest stock of commercial
stationery in the city and has the
best assortment and variety OF type
and material with which to produce
printed matter Of the highest grade
Our workmen are all skilled artists
and we are able to uphold the former
reputation of the Times for the best
in the printed line, Our prices are
most reasonable. See Us before you
order your fall printing,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
THE STATE REUNION
UNDER WAY
FOR EVENT TO BE HELD
IN NOVEMBER

The Mississippi division of United
Confederate Veterans will hold their
next annual reunion in Vicksburg. on
November 10 and II, 1000.
It will soon be time to begin prep
arations for this interesting occasion.
and we are glad to see that the Sons
of Confederate Veterans will aid in
he work OF entertaining the old
heroes.
1t is the general desire and it l.
also duty to give the veterans prop
cr entertainment while they are IN
the historic city. aud to crowd as
much enjoyment As possible in their
two days visit there.
We learn that it i, the intention on
the morning Of the 10th u November,
to give all OF the veterans an oppor-
tunity to see the grand National
Military Park and National Gene
terv. and they will be taken in auto
mobiles and other vehicles around
the lines. the automobiles aud vehic-
les TO repeat these trips until every
veteran has had All opportunity 10
take the interesting and enjoyable
ride.
On the afternoon Of November 10.
the veterans will have their first
meeting when they will organize and
transact other business. That night
there will be grand reception a
the Carroll Hotel.
On the morning OF November II,
the veterans will have a regular bust
ness session. and will probably COM
plete this feature OF their work.
During the afternoon of November
II. the Mississippi monument in the
National Park. will be dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies All OF the
veterans will attend. and this dcdi
cation will be one OF the features OF
the reunion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
OHIO'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO
COME TO GREENVILLE.
SEC. or AGRICULTURE WILSON
Is Making Arrangements to Attend
These Two Prominent Men Will
Be Great 1e,raction for the Delta
Fair-J. ]. Hill Unable to Attend.

The officers OF the Delta Fair are
hard at work on all OF the details OF
this great event Not only are they
trying to work up every feature or
the exhibition, but are using all OF
their influence to get some prominent
and popular visitors to address the
crowds which will attend.
Mr. Robt. \. Somerville is just in
receipt Of letter from Governor
Judson Harmon of Ohio, stating that
he is very anxious to attend the Fair
and address the people of the Delta
He stated that he was to be in Seat
tie, Wash, on Sept 24th, and hoped
TO be present on Democratic Day
at the Texas State Fair. The date
date for this has not yet been settled
but will be some time in October,
and it is to be hoped that Gov Har-
mon will be able to come to Green
trip.
1t will be remembered that Gov.
Harmon swept the state of Ohio last
November as the Democratic candi-
date. while the Republicans carried
every other Office This alone shows
the power OF his personality. Hav-
ing served as attorney general under
Cleveland. and taken the stump for
Bryan in 1908, Gov Harmon is allied
with both wings of the Democratic
party, and it IS hoped that in him We
will ma d man who Will combine ali
of our forces and lead them on to
victory. in the good old Cleveland
way at the next general election
Secretary James Wilson, of the
Department OF Agriculture. the vet
cran cabinet member, is planning a
tour Of the South this fall, and has
said that he would be able to give
some definite statement about. Sep:.
goth, whether or not he cohld be
present He viii visit all of thc fairs
that can possibly be included in his
tour OF the South, as they are all OF
vital Importance to his department.
and he himself has done much to pro
. mote them.
Mr. Jas J. Hill, president OF the
! Great Northern Railway, was invited
: and was very anxious to attend the
/ fair. but has declined after finding
that his business engagements con
aicted and prevented him from at
tending.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
PASSED AWAY AT BAR HAIR
BOR WEDNESDAY,.
WAS A GALLANT CONFEDERATE
Commanded Brigade of Forests
Calvary-Was Brave and Gallant
Mississipppians.

General Frank c. Armstrong, one
of the most gallant of Confederate
commanders, died on Wednesday at
Bar Harbor. Me, after an illness eN-
tending over period of two months.
General Armstrong was we'll known
to all Mississippians. At the out
break of the war between the states
he was a major in the regular service
but resigned his command to cast his
lot with the people of the South
After his resignation had been re
ceived at the war department., an at
tempt was made to have him arrested
but he succeeded in making his es-
cape, and coming South was given a
command in the Confederate service.
He was afterward promoted to the
command of a brigade of FORESTS
calvary. which he retained until the
close of the war. To this command
was assigned the Twenty-eighth Mis-
sissippi Calvary of which the Wash
ington county company, under the
command of Capt w. +. Hunt was
part.
At the close of the war Gen. Arm
strong made his home in Mississippi,
and from this state was appointed
assistant commissioner of Indian at
fairs under President Cleveland
Gen. Armstrong was we'll known
to many Greenvillc and Washington
county people, and was cousin OF
Mrs. William A. Percy, 4 most
valiant soldier and leader, gallant
Southern gentleman, he was loved
and esteemed by all. He died at the
age of ~ years.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11

and has 6Iled the position with such
efficiency and satisfaction that rumor
OF his withdrawal has brought much
commeudation OF his record from the
current press His relatives and
many friends in this city regret to
see him retire for they know what
an efficient official the service IS los
ing, Much speculation has been in
dulged in as TO whether or not the
veteran senator will again taI1n I
hand in Kentucky politics 1t IS evi-
dent that the standard OF Kentucky
politics would be elevated by his re
entering the arena
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
r. M. HAMBLEM INJURED.
Is Thrown From Buggy Breaking
Both Limbs.

Mr.. r. NJ. Hamblem is laid up BY
an accident on last Saturday morn
ing which resulted in the fracture of
both lower limbs
While driving on Hunt avenue
about 10 O'Clock his horse became
unmanageable and he was thrown
from the buggy breaking the right
leg above the ankle and fracturin 3
the left knee. Mr.. Hamblem was
taken to his home on Poplar street
where his injuries were dressed His
injuries though painful are not seri-
Gus. and he is gradually recovering
he will be able TO be out
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
new LODGE HON.
OVER TIMES OFFICE NOW OC-
CUPIED BY VARIOUS
FRATERNITIES.

Fraternal Hall is the name for the
new lodge rooms over the Times Of
flee, and is now being occupied by
the two lodges Knights OF Pythias,
the Red Men and Odd Fellows. The
place of meeting has been fitted up
tractive lodge room. The front
room has been made over into read
ing room, and a library OF good
books and magazines and papers will
be kept for the benefit OF the mem
bers. Stationery and writing mater
ials will be kept on hand Tor those
who wish to use them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
PAUL BOENSCH RETURNS.
Will Again Direct Opera House
Orchestra.

Mr.. Paul Boensch. director OF the
opera house orchestra. returned on
Tuesday from Jackson where he had
been spending the summer months.
He will at once begin getting things
in shape for the opening OF the opera
season on September 3.
The personnel OF the orchestra viii
5e the same as last year, and includes
the following: First violin, Paul
Boensch: cornet. Mr.. w q. Bean
clarionet, Mr.. c. \. Bean: piano. Mrs.
w G. Bean; traps, Mr., Leroy Wall.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11

ed a position as office man for Mr.
Stanley Henshaw in the cotton bust
ness.
Mr.. Benct B. O'Bannon succeeds
Mr. Finlay. and Mr. Arthur Wells,
Jr, is promoted to the registry de
partment. Mr. Roy X Shepherd,
night clerk, goes TO the mailing de
partment, and Walter Fuquay takes
the night position.
Mr. Finlay was a most efficient,
accurate and courteous government
employe, and will be missed from his
customary place behind the money
order window. The Times wishes
him success in his new position.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
ATHLETIC MEET
FOR GREENv|LLt
TO BE HELD DURING THE
DELTA FAIR.
$1,000 IN PRIZES FOR WINNERS
Meet to Be Held on October I3-.
Three Events Open to Amateurs
of the World-Toz Be Run Under
Sanction of the A A. u.

Greenville Is to have grand ath-
letic meet This decision was arriv-
cd during conference of the Delta
Fiar officials and Mr. f. J. Houston
held yesterday. Mr. Houston who
has undertaken the management OF
the Marathon race. one OF the attrac-
tons of the fair. has been impor-
tuned by many athletes and citizens
OF the Delta to put on general ath-
letic meet with variety of events
including track and field sports. After
some discussion the decision was
reached, and Mr. Houston placed in
charge of the arrangements for tn.
meet
The events to be included in the
meet are the Junior Marathon race.
Too-yard dash, 22o-yard dash. stand
ing broad jump and running broad
jump open to all amateurs OF Missis-
sippi. and Ioo-yard dash. 44o-yard
and Imile run open TO amateurs OF
the world. This program furnishes
a variety of events, and will be the
means of bringing to this city an ag
gregation of all classes of athletes
from all over the state
The meet vii be held on Wednes-
day, October IS, the third day Of th
Delta air. Prizes aggregating 81 .ooo
will be given to the successful com
petitors. Entries are open to any
-,
All events will be run off under the
sanction of the A. A.. L.. and the
southern association of this organi-
zation will have a representative here
the meet Mr. Houston has been in
correspondence with Mr. l. DiBeni-
detto secretary and treasurer OF the
Southern Association. and this gentle
give his personal attention to the
matter
The meet is to be extensively adj
vertised over the state, and there Is
no question but what there will be
scores of athletes accompanied by
hundreds of their supporters here to
attend this the first athletic meet to
be held in the Delta.
Arrangements were made this
morning by which Mr.. DiBenidetto
has been engaged to mike a tour OF
! the state in the interest of the meet.
He will carry advertising matter and
entry blanks, and use his influence
!, to secure as large number Of en-
!, tries as possible of the different
| events.
! For full particulars. entry blanks
and any otker information call on
or address Mr., Z. ]. Houston. at the
! Goyer Company. Greenvil1e. Miss.
Letter From Prof Bass.
! The following IS a letter from Pro-.
i
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
NAVAL MEMORIAL.
Bids Opened for the Erection of a
$I25,o 900 Monument.

Bids were opened at the National
Park commission at Vicksburg this
week for the erection OF d naval
memorial by the United States gov
ernment. to cost about $4,000.
The bid recommended calls for the
construction OF the memorial in Ver
mont gray granite The memorial is
to be placed at Battery Selfridge, on
Union avenue, short distance north
The shaft is 10 be eoe feet above the
foundation The obslisk will be like
the Washington monument at Wash
ington. except that it will have four
statutes. each on a pedestal eight
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
PROPERTY ON WALNUT ST.
REDUCED 90 PER CENT.
1908 TAX LEVY IS I6 MILLS
Real Estate Assessments Reduced
$4,000, and Personality S3,115-
Washington Avenue Railroad Cros-
sing to Be Paved.

Assessments to the amount OF SIS
600 on real estate and $3,1T5 on per
sonality were reduced by the city
council at an adjourned meeting held
on Tuesday evening. The greater part
Of this property Is located in the
business section OF the city between
Walnut street and the river. and
which has decreased considerably in
value since the last assessment. due
principally to the removal OF the
saloons from the district. 1t was
voted to make a general reduction
OF 20 per cent on all property front
ing on Walnut street between Wash
ington and Central avenues.
In the petitions OF the Armour and
Swift packing companies for a re
duction of assessment action was
deferred until the next regular meet
ing. These concerns are foreign
corporations. and the law governing
their cases being misunderstood, the
matter was left to the city attorney
for his opinion.
An ordinance making the tax levy
for the year 1000 sixteen mills on the
dollar for personal and real estatl
was passed.
\ petition was presented to the
council by tho Hollcy-Mathcws Man
ufacturing Co, for permission to
erect an elevated track on Magnolia
street in connection with their plant.
The matter WAS lett III the hands oi
a committee composed OF Aldermen
Robertshaw. Smith and Ham, to in
vestigate and report at the next reg
uIar meeting.
The GreenvilIc Gravel Co. 4 new
corporation with its plant located
near the levec on Belle Aire street,
pctitioned the council to grant a
.3oo-foot river landing privilege. The
same committee was instructed to
report on this proposition.
The petition signed by number
of residents on Theobald street ask
ing for sewer connections was refer
red to the sidewalk and sewer com
mittce
Auban Park residents pctitioned
for an extension of the water main
in that addition, which was lett IL
the hands of the water and light com
rnrttee TO report
G.. ". Stockwell. water tax col
lector, petitioned the council for al
increase in salary, but after some dis
cussion the petition was rejected.
In the matter OF paving Washing
ton avenue between the Y. & NJ. Y
tracks. Mr. Baldwin, representative
of the railroad company offered the
suggestion that heavy plankiug be
used for the crossing instead of brick
but the council stood firm for tbs
brick pavement. This was finally
agreed to by Mr.. Baldwin. and tht
expense OF the Improvement was pro
rated as follows: The y. & NJ. '
Railroad Company to pay one-hair
the street car company one-tourth
and the city one-fourth The wOrl
will be commenced at once. and vii
be under the direction OF the cit,
street superintendent.
The usual batch of monthly bill.
were allowed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
To Go to Oklahoma.

Mr.. Robert IL. Toombs, former
cashier OF the Commercial Savings
Bank, is making preparations TO mn
CRATE to the new state of Oklahoma,
where he will enter the mercantile
businsse Mr. Toombs is one OF
Greenville's most popular young men
and his friends here will watch his
progress III the business world with
interest The best wishes OF the
Times will go with him TO his new
home
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11

feet high. in the center and at the
base OF each face of the obeiisk.
These statutes will represent the four
Union squadron commanders engag
ed on the Mississippi rivet and its
tributaries during the civil war
Foote, Davis. Porter and Farragut.
Congress has already appropriated
$4,000 for the work. and the COM
mission has asked that 100000 ad-
ditional be appropriated at the next
session of congress for its continu-
ance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
New Doctor For GreenvilIe.

Greenvillc has new acquisition
to its ranks of physicians ad surgeons
in the person of DR. w y Stevens,
who has Just moved to this city from
Amory. Miss DR.. Stevens comes to
this city highly recommended He
WAS a former student at the Univer-
sity OF Mississippi where he took
the degrees OF A. b. and An. aud
for two years was assistant in chem
istry AT that Institution. In 1907 he
graduated III Medicine at Tulane. and
has since been connected with the
Touro Infirlnary at New Orleans.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
F. w. Katterjohn Here.

Mr. f w Katterjohn Of Paducah,
Ky, was in the city Tuesday and
Wednesday in the interests of the
Greenville Gravel Co. Mr. Katter-
john is president OF the company OF
which the Greenvillc Gravel Co. is
a branch and is interested iii getting
the local plant to working as soon
as possible He will be here for d
few days next week.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
Splendid Special Edition.

Vicksburg, the Metropolis OF Mis-
sissippi' IS the title OF splendid edi-
ton issued by the Vicksburg Morn
ing Democrat 1t is neatly printed
paper OF twenty-four pages. profusely
illustrated, setting forth the CONNER
cial and industrial history of the Hill
City Editor Barrett is deserving OF
much credit for his splendid publica-
ton.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
St. James Church Services.

Holy communion, 7:3o; Sunday
school. go; morning prayer, 1890
Subject OF sermon. God and the
Murderer" There will be no even
ing service but meeting OF the yes
try will be held in the parish rooms
at 800 o'clock
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
BLACKBURN TO RETIRE.
Governor of Panama Will Return to
His Kentucky Home.

The news is just being spread
abroad that Ex-U. S. Senator Joe. c.
Blackburn is going To retire from the
governorship OF Panama and return
to his old home III Kentucky. Sen
ator Blackburn was appointed COVER
nor of Panama by Roosevelt in 1907,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11
CHANGES AT THE POSTC FFICE
Mr.. w. H. Finlay Resigns From
Money Order Department

\ series OF promotions was made
at the local postofiice this week Is
the result OF the resignation of Mr.
w H. Einlay, who Tor several years
has had charge of the money order
department. Mr.. Finlay has accept
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1909-09-11

VisorS at It's regular monthly mcctina
this week, TO sustain the expenses ~
the county government for the year
1000, The apportionment is as ioi.
lows:
General county fund ... 1 mills
Court house and Jail ...5-l mills
New railroad bonds ....3-4 mills
Road and bridge ...... IL mills
Sinking ............... II mills
School ........... IL mills
1t was the opinion of the board
the working OF convicts on farm
owned and operated under the super.
vision of the county would be pro.
ductVc of better results than unde,
the system now in use. and tho
clerk OF the board was instructed 10
advertise for bids for the purchase oi
such farm
Another measure adopted by fhS
board which will prove of consider
able benefit and convenience to tho
residents OF the county as we'll a
strangers is the establishment OF mir
posts on the public roads through
out the county. designating the num-
Der of miles to the court house or IT
the nearest large town. A map Is ta
be furnished showing the location
OF the posA The contract for main
tanning these posts for a period Of
two years was awarded to A. M
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