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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Thirty Years Ago.

For the week corresponding with next
in 1879 the paragraphs below comprise
in part items of occurrence then new ::
MesSrs. l.. NJ. Gorsuch. Nelson Beall and
EnOCh Winter, examiners, advertised "A
meeting Tuesday, July -, 1879, on the line
of a proposed road from a point near
pompey Smash to the Old Armstrong road
crossing the mountain.
Messrs. John Kirby, Walter Martin and J.
b. Oder, examiners, advertised a meeting
same day on the line of a proposed road
from the National Pike to interSect at the
summit of Hoffman Hollow hill the road
leading to Pompey Smash,
An ethereal maiden called Maud was sus-
pected of being fraud scarce "A crumb was
she able to eat at the table, but in the back
pantry-O, Lawd
The congregation of st. Michael Church
advertised big picnic to be held July 4th
in Graham grove.
A sensible capitalist, dying in Indiana,
left 900 to the county paper.
A COW belonging to Conrad CAN'T died
June DIST, and on the 9th one belonging to
- Thomas was iOtcd bV a passenger
train and killed. All the rest, however"
stated the JOURNAL, "are still running at
large"
The Arion Cornet Band announced a grand
4th-of-July picnic on the Centennial grounds.
An Allegany-COunty publcst offered $50
a mile for the repair of :! miles of the
National Pike in Garrett county A Grants
willie man seconded the motion with $50 a
mile for another St-mile stretch-S34O in all.
provided the Garrett commissioners would
levy 1850 for same II miles The commits
sioners couldn't see it," however, and
levied $50. The result was-SS50 when they
could have made it 5000.
Tom Thumb" advertised in the Grant
County CIV. va gazette for a lady cores
pondent. A lady hoeing corn IN field near
Frostburg, Md, found the Gazette under a
clod the latter lying right on the advertise
ment She responded fayoraby. "Ques-
tion-How did the gazette get under the
clod?" The JOURNAL replied-if gazette will
explain how the ClOd got on the paper, its
problem will be easy.
A largely-attended Iocal-option meeting
was held in the Frostburg Opera House
Wednesday evening, June 18th c. S.
Mosher OF Baltimore, was the orator.
Hon. George Cotton, of Baltimore, de
lIvered a lecture upon The Nobility of
Labor in the Odd Fellows Opera House
Tuesday evening, June 9th.
Misses Laura Thrasher, Hettie JeffrieS
Sadie GeraCh. Stella Staples, Belle Wilder
man and Nellie Thomas figured prominently
in the Wheeler Hail. entertainment Mon
day evening, June 23d
Messrs. William Shilling and James
Douglas, of Homecoming, returned from
school abroad.
Clarence Chipley, of same place, lett tc
spend two weeks at his home in Virginia.
Messrs. John Mcfarland, VIM Robert
White, S.-W. John Douglas, jr., J.-W.
Hugh Muir, secretary. and Joseph Graham
treasurer, were installed in those offices by
Georges Creek Valley Lodge No 16l, A.. f
and A. NJ, Wednesday, June 25th.
w. A. Withers, of Cumberland, announced
himself democratic candidate for sheriff.
Kalsomining, the new style of interior
latest examples quoted were the Hitchin,
Brothers big store-room, the Post Office anC
&. Snyder.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Clerk to County Commissioners

| HEREBY announce myself a CANDI-
L DATE for the Office of Clerk To the
County Commissioners, subject to the
decision of the voters at the coming Rcpub-
licau Primaries.
Trusting that have filled the position
with satisfaction to the Commissioners and
to the general public, desire to succeed
myself and to that end ask the support of
my friends and an appreciativc public.
May - ANGUS IRELAND
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Religious.

At Salem Reformed Church. Rev. CT.
f. Metger, pastor, tomorrow Sunday
81, a. m. Sunnay school; 1913 a. m. ser
vice in German; ~ p. NJ. service i'll
English.
At Grace M. E. Church, South, Rev.
William f. Woolf, pastor, tomorrow
Sunday 93, a. III. Sunday school; / a,
m. sermons; ga p. IN. Senior Epworth
League; IL p. N. sermon. Tuesday,
~ p. III. Junior Epworth League.
Thursday, p. III. prayer-meeting.
At St. Johns Episcopal Church, Rev.
f. M G. Bedell, rector, tomorrow
ed Sunday after Trinity 81, a. IN.
Sunday school celebration; 1912 a. III.
morning prayer and sermon; r., p. III.
Sunday School Flower Service. To this
service each attendant is requested to
bring a tlower-to be laid on the altar
with the flowers offered by the Sunday
school, and thence to be sent to the sick.
At the Eckhart Baptist Church, Rev.
II. M. b. Jones, pastor, tomorrow (Sun-
day. 1013 a. IN. and "a p. III. services
and sermons by pastor.
At the Presbyterian Church, Rev. DR..
j. n Beall, pastor, tomorrow Sunday
g., a. M Sunday school; 1917 a. III. ser
mon to Free Masons -"Llght rs. Dark
ness" ~ p. III. sermon to Golden
Eagles-'The Brotherhood of Man. "
Everybody welcome"
AT First NJ. E. Church, Rev. G.. E.
Maydwell, ID. d., pastor, tomorrow
(Sunday-"Old Folks Day. lOi, a. m.
sermon-"Crown of Glory; ~ p. III.
sermon-"The WellSpring Of All Salts
faction
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Home Again.

Firemen came in all day last Satur-
day from Cambridge, nearly all testify
ing to enjoyment of the outing. One
thinks, however, that "thc people of
Cambridge are not very soclable.'
Good Will Fire Company. of LOnacon-
ing, won the prize drill medal
The Midland company won first prize
$3.50, i'll hose race, making the run IN
42la seconds. Westminster came second
in Il seconds, Hagerstown third i'll ~
seconds.
Frostburg did not enter any of the
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Take Notice.

The probability that Frostburg will
enjoy free mail delivery within few
months is very bright
But it should be remembered that the
POST Office Department eXempts carriers
from the work and discomfort of deliver
ing and collecting mail on streets not
well side walked.
Hence, people living on streets so far
without side walks, or with bad ones,
should put down new ones at once or re-
pair old ones into good condition.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Cap-SheafS of Wisdom.

The newspaper which never gets a knock
is too silent to be heard. If you feel like
knocking this paper because of ITS honest
ConvictiOns-knock- Cumberland Ne~S.
Great judges, old man, but you surely
are correct,
And So far as this immense paper is
concerned, if anyone feels like hitting
hit,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
SadIy-NfiXcd Metaphor.

Faller vat know mae haze say Diet poor
Irishmens wife died en- Cumberland
Won tenn. Nodder Irishmens haze say to
hem Max, Aye bane sorry to hear tie
bat news An Max, haze say es,
ct bane bat TEN for us all, for tie hand
Diet rocked de cradle hat kicked tie
bucket. "-7He EckhoH Philosopher.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Exception.

Fallrr vat know mae haze say t. Mara
thon race bane CUTE tcng for slow boys,
bot Aye tai hem Diet vat Yohn Bannatyne
call speed mania hardly cfer hits any
boy on hes way to school. TIL, ErkLdrt
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19

Bay yeminy, faller vat know mae haze
say hes wife tank shae veil save cent
Won day week bafore next. Shae get on
car. go to Frostburg and buy Something's
worth 81 for IS cent. Shae leef home
met 81 an 3 cent, an, bay yeminy, shae
found Diet en- order to save te , cent shae
would hat to walk back The Eckh0rt
PLjIpSoiLg,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

HEREBY announce myself CANDIDATE
L for the Office of County Commissioner
subject to the decision of the Republican
Nominating Primaries.
If nominated and elected | will make all
effort in my power to discharge the duties of
the office as BETTING the position, and to
that end cordially invite the support of all
Republicans ut the Primaries
June 10 JOHN C. MERRBACH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
Oh IL II -
State Senate

I HEREBY make formal announcement
L of my Candidacy for the Republican
Nomination for State Senator.
If nominated and elected, will endcavor
to represent the people of Allcgany county
usefuIly, prolitably, and with a purpose
always looking to the promotion of their
best interests.
On this basis appeal to the voters of my
party To support me at the coming primary.
May - TIMOTHY GRIFFITH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19

St. Michael's Parochial School will
graduate six students this year Misses
Kathleen Elizabeth Wolfe
Margaret Adelaide Grant
Alice Cecilia McAllister
Catherine Adelgunda Sullivan
Anna Elizabeth McGutrc
Mary Angela Mcl\emna
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
TOWN AND VICINITY.


Fred. G. McCullohis showing pretty
gold medal for pole-vaulting at the re-
cent Narrows Park athletic display. He
went over pole 9 feet inches high.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
For the State Senate

To the RopnbiicaDS IF 1HegDmy Co"Hty:
| AM y CANDIDATE for the Republic
1 can Nomination for State Senator
My loyalty and service to the party, to-
gether with whatever qualifications for the
office | may possess, are my only political
asset and constitute the only ground upon
which hope to win your generous support
at the approaching primaries.
If nominated and elected, will discharge
the duties of the office honestly and fear
lcssly. May Isl HARRY 7. MULLlN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-19
New Advertisements.
For Sheriff

4 T the coming Democratic Primaries
~ ask the support of Allegany- County
Voters being a Candidate for Sheriff.
June l9# GERRIT SMITH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Prominent Social Functions.

Mrs. Orman Lanier Kimbrough Of
Greenwood, our own sweet Lucille Har.
dy, has been the honoree of many prom
met social functions during her fort
nights stay with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. W. Hardy. Mrs. Hardy enter
tanned again In compliment to her on
Wednesday afternoon at brilliant card
party, when she had the Married Ladies'
Whist Club and a number OF other
friends as her guest. The home was un-
usually beautiful with Its decorative
scheme Of pink and white. The many
candles In silver and crystal Candida
bras, the same that were used on the
night Of the Hardy-Kimbrough wedding
a few months ago, were used through
out the house. Mrs. Kimbrough was at
tired in her elegant bridal gown and
was beautiful picture Of typical
bride. Mrs. William Winston
received with Mrs. Hardy and the hon
oree. An elegant COLLATION. was served
TO the eleven tables Of players who en-.
ioyed the hospitality Of the afternoon -
Columbus Commercial, 2lst inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
ltta Bena Contracts For Putting In
Water Works system.

Our progressive and enterprisine
neighbor, ltta Bena, continues to grow
and prosper. Last week her town
authorities closed the contract for put
ting In complete water works system,
to cost about $4,000, and the work on
same will begin as soon as the material
can be put on the grounds. Few towns
In the Delta have enjoyed the splendid
progress that Itta Bena has made dur
ing the past two or three years. The
Commonwealth congratulates the peo-
pie OF tnst sprIsnny TOWN ~p... 49,
rapid strides they are making "city-
ward" and wishes for them continued
prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
HAVE A BIG TIME.
leflore Lodge fntertalns RoysIIy on
Anniversary Day.

| The forty fifth anniversary of the OF
der of knights OF Pythias was appro
priately celebrated by Leflor Lodg
No. 40 in this city last Friday.
Grand Chancellor will A. Sessions
Hrand Keeper Of Records and Seal II
M. Quin and a large number OF visitor,
from different lodges in the distric,
were present to participate in the cele.
bration.
AT 10 a. m. a reception to the visitors
was held at the Business League rooms,
during which time the citizens got &C.
qualnted with their guests, and band
discoursed splendid music.
AT ii a. m. the public meeting at the
court house began. Mr.. G. l.. Ray pre-
sided in his characteristic dignifed and
able manner.
MISS Jesty sang beautiful solo.
Judge W. NJ. Hammers brilliant and
eloquent address of welcome was
responded to by Hon. H.
M. Quin Of jackson. Miss Branch re-
cited next, and completely captivated
the audience. The anniversary address
was then delivered by Rev. ]. G. Park
of Oxford, and his magnificent tribute
10 Pythianism received liberia applause
n
At Up. m. district meeting was held
vt the lodge hall, which was presided
'ver by Grand Chancellor Will A. Ses-
lions, who exemplified the secret work
" the order.
At 4:3O p. m. the unique and novel
'arade of the Dramatic Order Knights
Il Rhorassan took place, and was enjoyed
y large number OF spectators. This
vas one of the features Of the occasion,
he parade taking in several blocks and
aving in line of march about 200
'ythiaDs.
At 8 p. IN. the ceremonial Of the D. o.
|. X. was held at Stems Hall, where
Ixty or more candidates were duly in
lated into the order. Following this
Intensely interesting event royal d.
. X. X. banquet was served at the
itchell Hotel, beginning at IL p. m., at
hich toasts were fttingly responded :
and about three hours time most de-
spent. Hon. II. M. Quin pre-
ded as toastmaster.
This was red-letter day for Pythian-
m is this section OF Mississippi, and it
as great pleasure for Greenwood to
ltertain the more than $50 gallant 9
nights who were her guests on this
.la occasion. }
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Death of \. K. johnson,

Mr. II. X. Johnson died suddenly last
Sunday night. Mr.. Johnson was kind
generous-hearted man and enjoyed the
friendship OF all who knew him. pis
funeral took place Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock from the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs G. III. Gossom Rev. Geo. B. Myers
officiating. The interment took place
at the Greenwood Cemetery, the follow
ing persons being the paIl-bearers:
Gid. Montjoy, ST., L. p. Yerger, M. An
dersen, II. Hosmer, W. M. Peteet and II
n. Barrett,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
THIRTY CANDIDATES
GIVEN THE DEGREES
In ODD Fellowship by the Columbus
Degree Team.

Wednesday evening was most on
, ioyable event in the history Of Green
wood Lodge No. 11s |. o. OF.
The degree team of Union Lodge
Columbus, Miss, composed OF twenty
members. was present to confer all the
degrees on 20 candidates for member.
ship in the Greenwood lodge and on
four candidates for membership In tho
lodges at Moorhead and Indianola.
Through the courtesy OF the officers
Of that splendid order, the lodge rooms
OF the Elks were used In comforting the
degrees on this extraordinary occasion.
The Union Lodge degree team is one
OF the best In the State, and It's men,
bers fully mainta ined their reputation
In handling the large class Of candi-
dates presented to them Wednesday
evening. The work, as given by this
excellent team, is not only profoundly
impressive but sublimeIy beautiful, and
naturally makes one feel a great deal
the better for having Witnessed 1t.
There were present Grand Master P.
W. Maer Of Columbus, Grand Secretary
W. s. P. Doty Of Grenada, Grand Treas
urer John McClurg of Walden, and
large number Of other visitors from dit |
ferent lodges, who thoroughly enjoyed
the teams magnificent work.
At the conclusion OF the degree work,
at 1890 O'Clock, Gen. Monroe McClurg,
in few appropriate remarks, thanked
the members Of the degree team for
having given us such splendid even
ine's entertainment, etc, which was
briefly but eloquently responded to by
Grand Master Maer In behalf OF the
team.
The local Lodge then invited tho Wis.,
itors to partake of light refreshments,
which had been especially prepared for
them.
The Greenwood Lodge Is now enjoy
ing substantial and rapid growth, and
A lot OF splendid material is being
added to its membership. A degree
team is being organized and at no very
iistant date we will be able to confer
The degrees In manner second to
none.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Wind and Hall Storm at Hemingway
Sunday Nlqht.

Mr.. A. J. Scruggs was over from Hem
ingway last Monday, reported severe
wind and hail storm in that vicinity
Sunday night. The wind was terrific
and the hailstones were very large,
knocking out window glasses, tearing
of shingles and boards, killing birds
and doing other minor damage. "Andy'
says when the haiIstones, apparently ~
large rs hen eggs, begun to strike his
house that he about decided the mil
lenium had arrived and that the time
for passing in checks" was at hand!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
The Statement Of The Planters Bank
Of SChlater,

The statement showing the financial
condition Of the Planters Bank Of Schla-
tor. on February 10th, appears In this
issue Of The Commonwealth, and we
take pleasure In directing attention to
same. This staunch banking concern Ia
in most prosperous condition, attest
ing the splendid management Of it's al.
fairs by the capable officers In charge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
ltta Bena Banking & Trust Go. Makes
Good ShOWlnQ.

The ltta Bena Banking n Trust Com
pany, Of Itta Bena, Miss, publishes
statement Of Its financial condition on
February 10th In this issue of The Com
monwealth which is most creditable to
the officers Of that reliable banking In
stitution. This splendid bank conducts
business strictly on business principles,
and the rapid increase in Its patronage
the past two years should be very graft
flying to the stockholders and officers
alike.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
lEFLoRE COUNTY
could claim, the support Of every body
10 the city.

cou'u ciaims the support OF every bod,
10 the city.
Besides all this, Y. NJ. C. A. builiin,
could be made to serve more purpose
than any other building could be made
to do. The equipage Of modern Y. NJ
G. A. building is elaborate and most ac
commodating to the general public
Besides the auditorium for public gath.
erings and entertainments, there are
the baths, the gymnasium, the reading
rooms and anything else Of like order
can be added. One floor Of the building
might be fitted out In nice bed rooms,
on the style Of modern fat, and rented
at reasonable rates. Some apartments
OF the building could be set apart to
nice Offices. | regard that some nice
quarters in such building would be
the logical place for the future home of
our growing Board of Trade. A Y. M.
G. A. when it is once put on foot is self
sustaining. The very manner in which
a Y. N. G. A. is conducted. which have
not here time to elaborate, makes it
In the last place, want to say that
the Greenwood people can build such a
needed building without any financial
strain. and ! believe they will do so
when the matter is rightly presented
md duly considered. l would like to
lee mass meeting Of the public called
o meet at the court house at no distant
late to consider this proposition. At
uch meeting Of the public all COM
littees necessary to put the matter on
DOT should be elected by the public and
II matters pertaining to the enterprise
hould be made public property and the
hole thing conducted for the public
ood. Is the general public of Green
ood in favor Of such an institution and
Re they ready to get behind such a .
orthy undertaking? q
Very Sincerely,
SELSUS E. TULL. \
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Bank Of SIdoa Statement Makes
Splendid ShowtnQ.

The statement Of the Bank Of sidon,
showing the financial condition Of that
staunch concern on the 10th Of Febru.
ary, appears In this issue Of The Com.
monwealth. The Bank Of 6idon II un-
der the control and management Of
some Of tho best business mea in tho
county, and IT. continued success can
not be doubted 20 long u It, Affairs ~
main In their charge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
WaShlngton's Birthday Celebrated d.

Jefferson Davis School celebrated
George Washington's birthday In very
appropriate and interesting manner,
giving the following program:
America.
Song Of the Flag .............3rd, 4th Grades.
Rells Of Mt. Vernon ......... End Grades.
Sketch Of washington's Life. -....,............
Mildred Weller.
Song g-Little George washington's
Hatchet . Primary.
Recitation. Lillian and Chas. Peel.
Washington Song ..........5th, 9th Grades.
Recitation Cherry Pies .......... .Kennon
Chapman.
Piano Duet -Selected I. Fred Austin,
Mrs. Topp.
Recitation John Dickens, Elizabeth
Stroud.
"when Visitors Come Round"
Cleo Club.
Recitation = George washington's Sum
dag Breeches ....... John Hodges.
Heam Dem Bells ...... 49,. .Ekiddoo Club.
Ny Dream Of the n. 8. A. a....... ..............
7th, Sch Grade
Rally Song Commonwealth High School.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Death Of Vim. MattOx.

Mr.. VIM. Mattox, prominent citizen
and merchant Of Lefore, Grenada
county, died at his home in that place
last Tuesday afternoon. The Common
wealth extends sympathy to the be-
reaved ones in this hour of their sad
afliiction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
:. 6. 4. Building Suggested.
citixens Of Greenwood :

Citizens Of Greenwood
= noticed recently In the Green
npers some mention OF the need
ater or assembly auditorium fol
foOd. have noted these sug.
with pleasure. Manifestly
bod does need an assembly hall
torium for various purposes.
Word that / want to offer hearing
Mutation that hope will meet
approval Of the pnblic.
= straight at what / have in
want to suggest for Greenwood
hnixation OF a Y. NJ c. A. and the
Of splendid Y. M. C. A. Build
et this building have an audito-
meet the demands for a place Of
y Entertainments, lyceum cours-
ectures. want to show how it
that an institution like the Y.
is the only thing that can ad-
meet the wishes OF everybody
tm rf,e most unanimous co-opera-
ali our people. In the first place
:. A. would not be private in
Dn. | mean by private institu-
- owned by an individual, or by
pration, or one under the the con-
b club or fraternity or church.
Institution owned by an individual
be governed by that individual
hde to serve his private interests.
titution owned by corporation
be made to serve the interests Of
Drporation and it's policies would
'erned by the stockholders. An in
on governed by a club or frater- ,
ould be made to serve the inter- 8
that club or fraternity and its
9 would be governed to suit the q
,les Of that club or fraternity. :
Jtitution governed by church a
be under the control OF that '
and subjected to it's policies and
These are facts that nobody
undertake to deny. This being
individual, or club, or frater,
church could promote an insti-
,f the kind the public needs that
lain the unanimous support and
alton Of everybody and whose !,
would be favorable to the
md interests Of everybody. :,
he other hand, a Y. M. G. A. is "
ID by an open and liberal policy. :.
conducted to promote the per-
nterests Of any individual or
nd is therefore an institution
Vbody can support and patronize.
" to see that a Y. M. G. A. would
IS no other similar institution CO
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Make Money Work For You

BY putting it in this bank at per
cent interest.
Money in the bank is the only friend
that never fails in times Of sickness and
need. You can depend on it, as it is al
ways at your command.
You can start an account with $l.00
and add to it at your will.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-26
Lost.

One white setter dog, lemon colored
spots on ears. Answers to name "6now."
Liberal reward for return.
j. W. BARNWELL.