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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Trustees Sale,

In the matter of NJ. Alexander, bank.
rupt. In Bankruptcy.
Notice is hereby given that | will as
Trustee, at II o'clock, noon, OH Monday,
February LIST, A. d. 1909, in front of the
Bankrupt's former place Of business at
Charleston, Miss, offer for sale at public
out cry to the highest and best bi ldcr
for cash, the stock of goods, wares, mer-
chandise. furniture, fixtures, notes and
accounts, and all other property listed
In the schedules belonging to the said
NJ. Alexander, with the right reserved
to refuse any and all bids, and should
refuse any bid, l shall then have the
right and power to offer the said prop
erty privately to the highest bidder Tor
cash, at such time aud place az may be
to the best interests of the above es-
tate. The said sale will be made with.
out recourse upon me as Trustee.
d. p. MONTGOMERY, Trustee.
Greenwood, Miss, Jan. q, 1909.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Enthusiastic Meeting of PYlh.ccis.

Lefiore Lodge%so. 40 Knights OF
Pythias Asid a very enthusiastic and
largely attended meeting last Thursday
night. Hon. II. NJ. Quin, Grand X. OF r.
Il s., of Jackson, Miss, and Hon. Sam
Montgomery, Grand V. C., OF Green
vile, Miss, we're in attendance, and at
this meeting arrangements were made
for a District Meeting and a ceremonial
Of the d. o. X, X. to be held here on
Feb, 18th, which is the 10th anniversary
Of the order.
The rank Of Knight in the ampliaed
form was conferred on Hon. W. M.
Hammer, after which light refreshments
were served, closing one Of the most
enjoyable Pythian meetings held here
in some time.
A great deal Of enthusiasm ia manifest
in the Lodge at this time and negotia-
tions are nnder way, looking toward the
securing Of a new Castle Hall and
club rooms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

4 telegram from Congressman
John Sharp Williams announces
that the House of Representatives
has passed the bill tol the relief of
the estate OF the late Postoihce In.
spector Charles Fitzgerald of this
city. A years salary, $500, was
appropriated to the family. Senator
McLaurin is looking after a similar
bill in the Senate and there does not
seem to be any reason it should not
pass. Mr., Fitzgerald was shot
down while in the discharge of his
official duties by viii Sorsby, assist
ant postmaster at Clinton, and who
is now in the Kinds county Jail here,
under Indictment for murder
Jackson Clarion Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

In the matter Of the estate Of ". H.
Morgan, deceased, by A. MEG. Kim.

In the matter Of the estate Of ". h.
Morgan, deceased, BY A. MEG. Kim
brough, administrator. No. 1886.
By virtue Of the authority vested in
me by a decree Of the Hon. Percy Bell,
Chancellor of the 7th Chancery Court
Dist rendered on the 5th day Of
June, 1906, and a decree VI Hon. Il. q.
Lyell, Chancellor Of the 9Th Chancery
Court District Of Mississippi, rendered
on the 7th day Of July, 1905: fThe Chan
csllvr OF the 7th district being absent
from the ~state): I will, as administrators
Of the above estate, on Monday, 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
Lflore County, Mississippi, the follow
ing lands in said county, towit:
Lots ., 5, 0, z, 10 and II Of Block 1;
Lots 2. 8, A, O., z, 8, II, ID, 16, II, IS, 10
and 20 Of Block 2;
Lots l, 2. 4, s., 0, 0, 10, IL, IL, IA, 10, II
and 20 Of Block 5;
Lots O., 7, s, 10, II, -, 10, Ia, Is, 16, II,
IS, 20 and q Of Block 4;
Lots /, 2, 8. 4, s., g., Z, 5, 10, II and II of
Block 5;
Lots 8, 7, s, 8, 10, II and - of Block 6;
Lots |, 2, 3, 4, s., O., Z, 8, o, and II of
Block Z;
Lot 4 OF Block Oh
All Of Blocks 10, II, e. and c;
All OF said property lying and being
the Town of Morgan, which is situat-
ed In the s. K. Of Sec. 80, T. IS, r. 2
in said County, as shown by map of
said town fled in the Chancery Clerks
office of said county, and recorded in
Map Book No. /, Page 10.
This January 9th, 1909.
A. McC. KIMBROUGH,
Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
The Y. 4 N. Y. Begins Work on Its
New DEPOT.

As an outcome Of the work and efforts
Of the Green wood business men, the Y,
~ M. v. r. r. Co. has agreed TO remodel
its present depot, 81 M to provide com
modious and satisfactory a~ccommoda
lions both for passenger and freight
traffic, representing with all the accom-
paniments an expenditure Of something
like s 7 100000.
Work Is going forward at a rapid rate
and IL will be but a few weeks when the
new quarters will be ready for occu-
pancy.
When completed this will be u Of
the best depots on the Memphis
division.
All Of the present waiting rooms,
ticket and freight Offices are to be torn
down and In their place will b.,
First The white waiting room,
which will come ont TO the sidewalk on
C~arrollton avenue, occupying q space
20x3J feet. A ticket office nearly the
size Of the present freight Office ad-
joins this room on the sopth and then
comes a standard size coIored waiting
room.
The baggage room is next, running
entirely across the full depth Of the
depot "a feet, and adjoining this next to
the freight room are the freight offices
which will give ample for the
work of the increased force.
This arrangement Of separating the
freight from the passenger Office will be
productive Of good results and a means
OF avoiding the present confusion.
On the south end OF the present
freight room there will be a 100 foot
er tension The house track Is to be
act over I feet, thus giving a space OF
III feet between the main track and
the house track, which, when completed,
will be occupied by a substantial plat
form extending the full length of the
depot and north to tho Southern Rail
track.
The Commonwealth is gratihed to
note these long and much needed I'm
proyements in depot accommodations
by the Y. Il NJ, V, people, and we hope
the authorities Of tho Southern Rail
way will now go to work and improve
It's depot Ia like manner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Notice..
State Of Mississippi,
County Of Lefore,

State of Mississippi, !
County Of Lefore. I
To All Persons Interested:
Notice is hereby given that the Drain.
age Commissioners OF Le1ore County
Missis sippi, filed their report in the of.
ice OF the clerk of the Chancery Court
OF Lefiore County, Mississippi, on the
18th day of January, 1909, on the Pelucia
Big Sand Drainage District Of Tehore
and Carroll Counties in the state Of
Mississippi, showing the location and
size OF the bitches and drains to be con.
structed in said district; a map and de.
scription Of said work, laid of and pro
posed to be constructed, IL on fle In the
office Of the undersigned; also the said
report shows the estimated cost Of said
bitches. .
At ten o'clock am, on the fifth day Of
February, 1909, in vacation, the said
Commissioners will apply to the Chan
Gerry Court Of Lehore County for conAr-
nation Of their said report, at which
time all persons interested may appear
and contest said confirmation, showing
in what particular said report should b
modified, and Offering evidence IL sup-
port OF said contest Or modification.
This 18th day Of January, 1900.
G. ". CROCKETT,
Chancery Clerk,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

The last session of the Legislature
raised the per diem of jurors from
50 so a day to $500 a day, Three
dollars a day is none too much for
good men who are called upon t.
leave their homes and their bust.
ness and assume the grave response.
bllity Of settling mat ers ,f equity
between man and man, or between
man and State. A raise from So 90
a day 10 $500 was also given riding
deputies. This is also a case where
a raise Of salary was needed. The
raise does not apply to the deputy
who works inside but only to the
man who furnishes his own horse
and rides at the instance of the
court regardless Of what the weather
may be.-Ripley Sentiel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Warm Clothes at Iukewarm
prices at Bernstein's Clearing
Sale.
The Idle Dollar.

A dollar In your pocket is soon used
up. Why not put your idle money In
the savings bank and let it earn some
thing. Drag your little accommodations
out and put them to drawing compound
interest. 4 per cent. paid, interest
compounded semi-anaually.
BANK OF LEfLoRE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
THE CRIMINAL TERM,

The criminal term, which begins on
Monday, the FIRST day Of February, will
be n Of considerable interest on ac-
count OF the murder trials
docketed for hearing.
The criminal docket at the beginning
OF the term contained 85 State cases
and 50 city appeal cases. Added to
these ases will be the indictments
found by the grand jury now in session,
and Judge Smith will have to over ex.
cell all records heretofore made for dis
patching business il he succeeds in
clearing the criminal docket at the
Forthcoming term of two weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Fountains Great January Clearance
Sale In Progress.

We direct special attention to the
page announcement OF W. 7. Fountains
January Clearance Sale, which begun at
his Big Busy Store yesterday, the 2lst
inst. This sale will continue until Sat
urday, January 30th, and affords our
people the greatest opportunity ever
offered them to secure real bargains in
high class dry goods, shoes, millinery,
etc. Mr.. Fountain has an enormous stock
Of goods to dispose of and In order to
make room for his new spring and sum-
mer purchases has put the prices down
so low that they are within the reach Of
everybody.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
LIST OF GRAND JURORS.

W. u. Poindexter, foremani G. NJ
Barrow, c. M. Dixon, ]. II. Creegan, NJ
l., Johnston, g. W. Robinson, G. G. How.
ell, W. G. Frederick, T. s. shuler, J. F.
Parrish, L. b. Sanders, T. 8. Atkins, J.
d. McLemore, Jr., W. II. Brown, G. J.
Liddell, 7. A. McGehee, J.. II. Holloman,
@. 4. Deiare, @. y. Morrison.
bailid, c, Il. Franklin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Buffet Service,

The Southern Railway Company 10
Mississippi that Pullman
Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping Cars
are operated on Trains II and IL between
a~recnville and Columbus. For all in
formation apply to nearest Ticket
Agent Of the southern Ry. Co. in Miss.
or II. Z. Jones, lr, T. P. A., Meridian,
Miss.
JNo. NJ. BEALL. q. p. A.
St. Louis, No.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Sheriff s. Y. Prophet and his efficient
corps Of deputies also had things in
irst-class shape in the sherid's Office
for the dispatch Of the courts business.
Mr.. Prophet is fulfilling the prediction
OF his friends that he would make the
county one OF the best officers she has
ever had.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Some Greenwood merchants send
of for their job printing and at the
same time complain about other
people patronizlng mail order"
houses, Consistency, thou art a
Jewel"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
A BUSY COURT.

90 cases were dispoged Of on the first
day Of the term, 10 cases on the second
day, q cases on the third day, and
5 on the fourth day.
There were 100 cases on the ciyi!
docket at the beginning Of the term,
and at the rate OF progress now being
made ~ths7docket will be entirely cleared
OF business at the expiration of two
weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
A. RAFF INDICTED,

A. Rar was indicted for murder We'd
nesday for shooting and killing L.. sher-
man at Schlater last summer. Raff was
under bond for appearance at this term
OF court, and was placed in Jail to await
trial In February, after the indictment
was returned into court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Notice to Contractors.
A IN BEAT NO. ONE.

NOADS IN BEAT NJ. ONE.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board OF Supervisors Of Lelore county
at their regular February meeting. 1900,
at the court house in the city Of Green.
wood, for the working Of the public
roads Of District No. 1, Of said county.
Said roads to be worked according to
plans and specifications on Ale with the
chancery clerk, the BOARD reserving the
right to reject any and all bids.
Given under my hand and seal, this
the 9th day Of January, 1909.
9. ". CROCKETT, Clerk.
BY B. P. CHATHAM, D. Z.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

The Tennessee Legislature has
passed the Statewide prohibition
bill over Gov. Patterson's veto.
Tennessee is in q bad way politically,
but she has one Of the ablcst and
most consistent Governors Of any
State in the Union. He's a man
you can depend on to do the thing
he thinks is right and according to
his honest convictions,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
LIST OF T MRIES.

Jury No. III. II. Rainey, Dewitt
Coppage, Ii. W. Pettey, A. J. Scates, K
W. Parrish, J. ". Bush, Leroy Stevens
W. B. Stewart, W: /. Irby, C. c. Money,
Herring Johnson, Van Grantham.
Jury No. al. A. Shute, ]. N. Booze
man, Y. T. Eggleston, Andrew Dahmer,
III 0'Neal, S. NJ. Wilsford, J. II. Ste
yens, I'd. Lyman, J. r. Dean, S. s. Steele,
II. P. Williamson, II. W. Cooley.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
J. s. GIFFEN INDICTED.

The first indictment for murder was
returned by the grand jury, Monday,
against J. 3. Gifen for the shooting and
killing Of Geo. W. Wright on the streets
of this city on Saturday, Nov. Ia, 1908.
Giren was already in Jail and his trial
will be had during the criminal term in
February.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Street Commissioner W. |. Carr
is doing splendid work on our
streets. He thoroughly understands
his business and is evidently the
right man in the right place"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Greenwood's cotton receipts have
reached 100000 bales. The other
markets in the State are still below
the 10000 mark in receipts, and
none Of them has a chance to catch
up with us this season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

b, T. Shivley defeated J. w. Kern
for the I. s. Senate before the In,
diana Legislature last week. Mr.
Kern has the habit Of getting beat
for Office. lie was a very appropri-
ate running mate for Mr.. Bryan.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Both housesC Congress have adopted
Humphreys resolution, authorizing
the states Of Mississippi, Louisiana
and Arkansas to enter into a COM
pact or agreement as to the iuris.
diction Of olienses committed on the
Mississippi river.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Several hundred residence build
ing lots have been sold in the differ
ent Additions to the City of
Greenwood during the past two
or three months, II this thing
keeps up our city's population will
increase SO per cent. during the
present year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Circnit Clerk ]. B. Humphreys, assist
ed by Mr.. A. r. Bew, had everything in
readiness for court in his office, and is
fully maintaining his reputation as one
OF the best clerks in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

After the cordial reception given
him on his tour through Georgia,
Mr.. Taft said that "he had not ex-
pected to capture the South, but
that the South had captured him"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Congressman Gambler, Of Corinth,
is mentioned as a probable caRii-
date for Governor Of Mississippi.
It's too early TO talk about candi-
dates yet awhile.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
STUART AND BEN WEIR INDICTE'

STUART AND BEN WEIR INDICTED,
Indictments for murder we're re.
turned Tuesday against Stuart and Ben
Weir, who shot and killed q. r. Locke,
in front of his drug store In this city,
on the evening Of October Is, 1908,
The Weir brothers we're under bond for
appearance at this term OF court, and
when indicted YER placed in Jail to
await trial at the criminal term in
February.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

A Maine girl ran over a man with
her auto and married him, The un.
fortunate fellow was so badly hurt,
he couldn't get away.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

District Attorney r. c. McBee and
Court Stenographer H. B. Levy were on
hand at the opening Of the term and are
actively engaged in the performance of
their respective duties.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
OTHER INDICTME N

Gum Gray and John Davis, negroes
have each been indicted for murder.
Felix Godsey and Pesino Golvan
M~exicans, have been indicted for muir.
der In two cases each.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

You can't build up Greenwood by
ordering everything you use from
the mail order" houses.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Hon. J. D Jones, Of Newton was
selected to carry the electoral vote
Of Mississippi to Washington.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Congress at this session appro-
PIRATES $lGl ,0lS,000 for pensions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Indianola has a blind tiger" with
both eyes open-he's in Jail. In,
dianOla Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

A Salvation Army Post has been
established at Columbus.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

At least 10000 cattle persisted,
during the recent Texas blizzard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Diversity your crops and greater
prosperity will surely b. the reward
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
For Sale.

yoke Of Oxen and one Log Wagon.
Apply to D. Q. PETEET q BRO,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
PIP. sssss
Resd what Nicholas Lang, the largest retail
grocer In Savannah says sboGt p. p. p.
r..v. LIpPMAN. Savannah. Ca.

F..V LIpPMAN. Savannah. Ca,
Dear Si.-
For many year, l consumed much medicine, and in fact tried evsrx.
my power to get cured Of that terrible disease, rheumatism, which had unA.-,
my health. 1vnied Hot Springs. Ark, without gaining relief. and al Last Z .
desperation took r. 2. r. uippmsns great remedy. and wasi in a short 4.
they cured. In the eight years. since that time have not had a symptom y ~
matsm.
PIP. did the work to my entire Subtraction and made q quick and -
nsnt cure -
I ) Yours truly.
Nicholas LAM
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22
Greenwood. MISS. friday. Jan. Y, 1909

Patronize your home Industries
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-22

Senator Perkins IS reelected from
California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
SAY NEGRESS IS THIEF
CHARGED WITH THEFT OF CLOTH
 ING FROM HOUSE.
Warrant is Sworn Out by Mrs. W. F.
 Dent, of McDonouHh street. Woman Denies Her q GsukIf.

The sequel to a theft of $375 worth of women's wearing apparel that was stolen December 23 from the home of W. F. Dent. POS MeDonough street, developed Tuesday when charge of suspicion that has been pending against Rebeeca Burke. a negress, was changed to grand larceny, 1t being al- legged that she Is the thief.
 The list of stolen wearing apparel
 runs from every thing feminine be-
 ginning with shoes and ending with
 hats It embraces almost the com
 plete wardrobe of MT. Dents daugh- ter, Miss Minna Dent and was of the finest materials. silks. satins. furs, ex-
 pensive hosiery. shoes and other things dear to the feminine heart. The invoice filed with the warrant for the Burke woman covess half a page of paper.
 It is said that the negress. who has been in the employ of the Dent fam was seen by 8 painter working across the street from the Dent home pass ing a large bundle to negro man or the day Of the theft and on this In. l formation shp was arrested. together with several other members of hei family, and negro man. All were re.
 leased later. nothing being uncovered on which to hold them.
 The police have kept the theft g close secret since 1t happened. hopina to recover the stolen property. but the
 woman has kept her own counsel, re-
 fusing to admit that she Is the guilty person. and denying that she knows the whereabouts of the clothing. The
 police despaired of opening her mouth and brought the charge of grand lar ceny against her Tuesday on war rant sworn to by Mrs. Catherine Dent mother of Miss Minna Dent.
 The woman under arrest, is daugh' ter of Mary Burke, the negro woman recently shot by Bernard Gaston wher awakened by some one trying to ef feet an entrance into his house. Mar, Burke is under bond in the sum O 1 1000 held to the grand jury on charge of attempted burglary at thu | Gastou house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
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LIABILITIES.
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 soo,214.3o
as15.ss5.4s
CITY WHARF ABOUT
 READY FOR MACHINERY

When the work of installing the hoisting machinery in the new city wharf Is completed that public enter prise will have been finished. a con- sumation expected to occur not later than January 16. The foundations for the machinery Is nov in course of construction and will be finished by the end of this week and the na- chinery is on the ground ready to be placed. The entire superstructure of the wharf and warehouses is complet- ed and when the hoisting machinery is installed the Montgomery City Wharf will be a reality.
 The matter of preparing the cere- mony for the appearance of the first boat to tie up at the new wharf is III the hands of members of the Cham Der of Commerce and the Commercial Club, when the date of fhe boats ar- rival Is known the character and time of the dedication of the wharf will be made public and the public will be in- vited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
New Incorporation.

The following notices Of incorpora, ton and changes were filed in the of- Ace of Secretary of State Frank N. Julian Tuesday?
 Walker Construction Company. Birm- ingham, capital stock s2.00o; paid In. si,o00. Incorporators. Robert Jemison. Jr., A. B. Tanner Wm. M. Walker. Objects land and improvement, and con- struction.
 Change capital stock. Walker Con struction Company. s2.000 to $10o.ooo.
 Marvel Theatre Amusement Company. Birmingham, capital stock. s5,00o, fully paid in; incorporators. H. A. Ehrhardt, J. N. Hamrick. J. D. Pack; objects. to conduct moving picture shows.
 The Iron Ore Accident and Health Insurance Company, Birmingham; cap ital stock s20.000; paid in, s6.562. In- corporators, D. F. Enslen. s. P. King. ID. E. Monasco, Charles I. McEiroy and others. Objects. to conduct mu- tuai aid. benefit and industrial com pany or association.
 Homestead Remedy Company, Besse- mer, capital stock. s4,000; paid in, s1,000. Incorporators. W. H. Porter. E. P. Porter, S. J. Porter. Objects. msn- ufacture and sell drugs, etc.
 The Deioach Manufacturing Company, Bridgeport. Jackson County; capital stock. s5,000. Objects, manufacture of stoves and ranges.