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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
Good news of '1ino1eum and oi1c1oth.

From big factory where miles and miles are pro- duced we've bought lot of nolem and oilcloth advantage that sell it at great saving House keepers will be quick to the largeness of the saving But the prettness of these oorcoverngs be told here. saf s1T ssea5s s sssass # fsaF ssss
 Inoleus of first nlaid quality with pattern carried all the through so they will and wear and the same lnoem sold usually at $125 square yard but in short lengths of to yards and in 2yd width only,-65c square yard s 9 sAz
 Oilcloth in splendid patterns and of heavy weight quality that sells regularly at 40c square yard this also 2yd width only but of any desired length 29c sduare yard. k
 noor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
ELECTRIC LIGHT
 HEARING TONIGHT

A public hearing will be held this evening in the Council Chamber at g o'clock before the committee appoint ed to inquire into the cost of electric lighting. Invitations have been sent to the United illuminating Company to have a representative present. while it is probable that a number of well known merchants who have made a thorough study of electric lighting costs will be present. The committee includes. David F. Day. F. H. Strong. w. P. Bullard. Elmer H. Ravens. and Alderman John Cassidy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
.n.re Coan.

When Louisiana seeded. Jan. 20 1881. the new government seized the United States mint at New Orleans and struck $254.820 in double eagles and $1, 1o1, ,316.6o in silver half dollars. lusing the United States dies for 1S61- The bullion was exhausted in Mays 1881. when the coinage ceased and the United States dies were destroyed A Confederate States die was then made to be used for silver half dollars. but 1t was not fit for use in coining press. the relief being too high Four half dol lars were struck with it on screw press, and these comprise the enfira coinage of the Confederate StatnA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
TRY TO STEAL
 "WAWA'S" ENGINE

vandals last evening, visited the hull of the yacht ssWawa,'' which was burned Sunday morning, costing the life of the daughter of the owner and was purchased this year and is valued at 1000. Their attempts were futile but they succeeded in taking other articles. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
WEALTHY STAMFORD
 MAN SEEKS DIVORCE

Lewellyn Reece of Stamford. with wealthy connections in that town and New York has brought divorce pro- ceedings against his wife. Helen Thierry Reece of Paris, France on the grounds of desertion. The couple were married in 1881 and the desertion occurred in 1893. The papers were giv- en to Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan to- day to forward to Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
EMERY ATTACKS
 BENZOATE OF SODA
Especial from United Press. !

Denver. Colo. Aug. 24.-The annual address of President J. Q. Emery was the chief feature of the opening ses- sion of the National Convention of Pure Food and Dairy Commissioners here to-day. Emery attacked the use of benzoate of soda as food preserva- tive and assailed the finding of the referee board appointed during Presi- dent Roosevelt's term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
what Ha4se wa. He.aans.

A New England father who believes that children should be nourished on good nterature as well as on good food has always read the English ciassicl aloud to his only son, Eddie, now siz years old.
 A friend of the family, knowing of this practice. recently asked E1dif what he was reading.
 "A Wavering novel," was his reply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
ATLAS HOTEL SUICIDE IS
 IDENTIFIED
fspecial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press-l
 New Britain. Aug. A.-The girl who was found dead in the Atlas Hotel in Bridgeport early today is Annie Sier- ing, daughter of Mrs. Peter Siering. who lives on Slater road. She disap- peared from her home on Friday and has not been heard of since. Despon- dency, due to an incalrable illness, Is believed to have been the cause of her deed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
SPARK STARTS FIRE.

A spark is believed to have set fire to the roof of the work shop of the Park City Lumber Company on Car bon street this afternoon. A cali from but their services were not needed as workmen dashed out the blaze -ith pails of water. A hole was burst in the roof.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
PEACE MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED
 BY VETERANS SONS
(special from Unted Press.,

NoPeCIdt IIOf CIIlSu E tss-J
 Washington, Aug. 24.-The erection of peace monument, erected jointly by the Sons of Veterans and the Sons of Confederate Veterans in one of the parks of the national capitol is among the propositions to be considered at the 18th annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans which opened here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24

Greater safeguards against acci- dents and changes in automobile rac- ing rules will result. it is believed, from the accidents at Indianapolis in the contests which inaugurated the
 newest and biggest of motor racing tracks Seven men gave their lives as part of the price paid for the low ering sf records. and at least fifteen persons met with serious Injuries. In one race the driver and his mechani- clan were hurled against a fence when something went wrong with their ma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
CAR CLEANER
 FATALLY HURT

Louis Morrissey.s of Pine street. a cleaner at the car barns while operat-, ing a car in the barns by himself re- ceived injuries which caused his re- movaI to St. Vfncent's hospital where 1t was stated this afternoon that he had a fracture of the pelvis with but little chance for his recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
GAR SHOPS ON FULL TIME.
(special from United Press.

East Hartford. Aug. 24.-After being on short schedule for about a year. the car shoDs of the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad located day. The new schedule Is days a week at 2 hours a day while the old schedule w&a days week Rt 8 hourn d day. About 1So men are afxected-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
cELERRATEs CENTURY YEAR.

Jewett City. Aug. 24.-Mrs. Palmer Pellett is today celebrating her Tooth birthday at her home in Preston. The old lady is in comparatively good health and in possession of all her faculties She is the only surviving member of a family of IF, her nearest relatives being nieces and nephews A reception was held last night in hon. or Of Mrs. Ann Peterson sdf Stony HiII New London who was 102 years yes- ferday. She is bright and active.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
 DIED.

F 3r5RaxB-In this city. Monday.
 Eneust a. 1909, Peter J.. beloved f61i of Mary A. and the late James slf Honrke. aged 32 years, 4 months,
 Trssnds are invited to attend the 11ueral from his late residence NO. @1k George street, on Wednesday, Mnaust 25. at 8:30 a. m. and from X Eainf Auxustine's church at g a. m. 75f9rment St Michaeps cemetery.
 ] s4' - - L. "A a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss: PROBATE COURT.

Dstate of Edward S. Perry, late of Rrideeport in said district, deceased. me Administratrix having made ap- plicaxion for an order authorizing her fo seH certain real estate belonging to said estate. as per said application on n1e duly appears.
 & ORDERED, That the said applica- don be heard and determined at the sProhate Offce. in Bridgeport, on the 1Gth day of August. 1909. at g o'clock fn the forenoon, and this Court directs s1afd Administratrix to give notice to all uer8ons intefested in said estate to onpear if they see cause, and be n81rd thereon. by publishing this order 53I1&& m newspaper having a circula- 1111 IT Said district, on the 24th day
 lz6t. A. D., 1908, and return make
 Court Of notice given.
 V1IIIl V. DEWITT,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
Harry Burke Shot in
 The Leg by Accident

Harry Burke, who is we'll known in this city es roller skater. accident ally shot himself above his left knee last Thursday in panbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
IA MOB BURNS NEGRO AT STAKE
Special from United Press,

Especial from United Press.l
 Monroe, La. Aug. 24.-Three persons were killed, 21 wounded, some fatally, by Alfred Thomas, a negro, who him self was afterwards burned to death in a house where for hours he barri- caded himself and stood off a mob of 1000 persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
Her Re<res.

Marjorie had been given some hard peppermint candies. and after holding one in her mouth for few minutes sh< ran to her mother and cried. ~Oh mother, swallowed that candy!r
 "Never mind," said her mother; a1 will not hurt you"
 Yes, know" said Marjorie. sbut | lost the use of it"-Youtfl's Companion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
P1entx oe Talk.

'eYou say that public ofilciai had moth Ing to cay T said the editor.
 ssYee z answered the self ccnddeut re- pogter, ssbut he talked three-quarters q n hour becore discovered it Waah
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-24
LOCKWOOD LET GO
 ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE.

Norwalk, Aug. 24.-George L. Lock for manslaughter, charged with rum ming down and killing George J. John son, while driving his automobile at a reckless rate of speed, was discharged this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Judge Edward M. Lockwood in the Norwalk town court, Judge Lockwood holding that the State had not produced enough evidence to convict the defend ant.
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 Bar. xn. ;, Ihs Kind You Hsw Nnan DugGti
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
PLANNING A BIG EVENT,

Wednesdays issue of the jackson
News makes the following mention OF
the big pythian anniversary celebration
in progress here today:
"a delegation of twenty-five men,
bers of Lamar Lodge No. 30, Knights of
Pythiss, headed by Grand Chancellor
W. A. Sessions and Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals II. NJ. Quip, will
leave here Friday morning for Green
wood, where a large class of candidates
will be initiated into the mysteries Of
the dramatic order, Knights Of Khoras-
san.
"Advlces were received at Pythian
headquarters in this city this morning
from Greenwood, stating that class Of
sixty members has been recruited for
the initiation, and that candidates have
been secured from all Of the local
Pythian lodges within forty or afty
miles OF Greenwood.
"The delegation from Lamar Lodge
No. 80 will be accompanied by dozen
or more candidates for the "Dokkie"
rite, and the ceremony promises to be
in every way notable one. After the
initiation an elaborate banquet will be
served, and the Pythians of Greenwood
will provide elaborate entertainment
for the visitors"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

The ODD FELLOWS
TO HAVE BIG TIME.
Grand Lodge OFFICERS and Columbus
Team Are Coming.

The Odd Fellows will have an impor.
tant meeting in Greenwood next We'd
nesday, the 24th inst.
Grand Master p. W. Maer of Colum.
bus, Grand Secretary Doty OF Grenada
and the Columbus Degree Team will
visit Greenwood Lodge No. 1ls l. 0. 0.
f, and extensive preparations are being
made for the entertainment Of our dis
tinguished guests on this occasion.
The Degree Team will confer all the
degrees on about twenty candidates for
membership while here, and the spacious
Lodge rooms of the EIks ! ONO have
been secured for this purpose.
Of1icers and members of the different
Odd Fellows lodges throughout north,
east, west and central portions of the
State have been invited to come and
participate In this meeting, and great
many visitors are expected.
The local lodge of Odd Fellows In
growing very rapidly, and u promises
to be ono of the most nourishing lodges
in the State at an early date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
THE 'DOktYS" HAVE
JUST STRUCK Town !
And Hot Time Is Promised Weary
Pilgrims Tonight.

Several Grand Officers OF the X. OF p
fraternity are in the city today to at,
tend the 10th Anniversary Celebration
OF the order under tho auspices of lie,
fore Lodge No. 40.
This morning at 10 o'clock reeep-
tion will be held at the Business League,
after which at II o'clock public meet
ing will take place at the court house
the interesting progam for which is
published In another column Of this
paper.
The "Dokeys" are nearly all here,
with their trained wildcat" and they
will assist several "weary pilgrims in
their journey across the Desert to the
Shade Of our lovely Oasis, Khorassan,
where they may dwell in peace, unity
and unalloyed happiness at Stems
Hall this evening at s o'clock. The
Parade Of "Dokeys" will begin this after
noon at 4:30, forming at Stems Hall,
on Howard street.
The Khorassan Banquet at Kitchell
Hotel begins at II p. m. and continues
zone hour, AZ minutes and 10 seconds
before you go to "Nod Land"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
MaSOnS Grand 0fflCerS.tIeCt.

Meridian, Miss, Feb. 1.-THE grand
lodge last night elected Columbus as
the next place of meeting, Gnlfport
being beaten by six votes. Officers
were elected as follows: Wiley Fl. Cliff
ton, Aberdeen, grand master, unani-
mously; William Conner, Hattiesburg,
senior wardon, unanimously, and John
S. Brooks, Robinsonville, junior grand
warden; Rev. Robert A. Clark, pastor of
the Methodist Church at Okolona, grand
chaplain; B. V. White, Meridian, unani-
mously reelected grand treasurer; Fred
erick Speed, Vicksburg, unanimously
reelected grand secretary; Allen M.
Hicks, Myrleville, unanimously re-
elected grand lecturer, and julius
Yaretzsky, Shuqualak, unanimously
chosen grand tyler. o. L. Mckay, Me-
ridian, was unanimously chosen as trus-
tee OF the widows and Orphans Home
at Meridian, for five years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
The BelzOni klIIlnq.

Belzoni, Miss, Feb. 13-After a stren-
uous fight on the part of the attorneys
on both sides, Richard Max we'll, charged
with the murder OF Marshal W. N
Reagan, was bound over to the grand
jury on $4,000 bail. The facts developed
during trial were that Reagan went to
Maxwell's place and became suddenly
enraged at something; cursed Maxwell
and applied vile epithets to him, finally
threatening to kill him. In spite of the
efforts of Bob Russell, man who was
present, to prevent a conflict, Reagan
persisted in his threats, and even offer
ed Max we'll, pistol to fight it out.
Both offers were refused by Maxwell,
who pleaded for fifteen minutes to
prepare himself, which was granted
by Reagan, who returned to town, while
Maxwell went In his house to get his
shotgun. Maxwell loaded the gun with
buckshot, and not finding Reagan where
he left him no weat TO town 70 look for
him. He finally found the marshal
standing in Harvey Turner's bakery,
and calling out, Reagan, I'm ready for
you now" he raised the gun and fired
both barrels at him, the shots tearing
away the breast on both sides of the
bone.
1t was shown that Reagan was un-
armed at the time OF the killing.
There we're several tilts on the part
of counsel over the admission or rejec-
tion OF certain evidence but testimony
was brought out showing that both men
had been drinking, and that Reagan was
quarrelsome when under the influence
of liquor. No attempt was made to deny
material facts by the defense, the main
contention being that OF admission to
bail. Bail was promptly furnished.
r. e. Mortimer and N. W. Snmrall
the state in the trial and A.
M. Pepper of Lexington and W. 3. Knotts
for the defense.
The trial was had before Judge W. o.
Turnage, who called W. L. Toney, mayor
Of Belzoni, to the bench to assist him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Greenwood Continues to Grow.

The progress of Greenwood's develop
ment could hardly be illustrated more
aptly than it is by the number of new
homes aside from business structures
and additional city blocks which have
been erected during the past year. A
close canvass of the real estate firms
discloses the fact that there is not a
single residence for rent in Greenwood
Attracted by these conditions and the
probability that building operations
this year will far exceed those Of last
year, Messrs. Evans & Adams have
opened plumbing establishment on
Howard street next door to the Delta
Laundry.
These gentlemen have both brought
their families to Greenwood, and they
will receive a cordial welcome from our
citizens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
CRIMINAL COURT TERM
CONCLUDED LAST WEEK
Ten Penitcntlary Sentences Given by
judge Smith.

The criminal term Of Leflore County
circuit court was concluded last week
and the following named persons re-
ceived penitentiary sentences by Judge
Smith as part of the business disposed
of-five being for life Imprisonment
Us. Giffen, white, for life;
Felix Godsey, Mexican, for life;
John Davis, negro, for life;
Ed Bryant, negro, for life;
Lee Sanders, negro, for life;
John Porter, negro, FIVE years.
Joe Irwin, negro, Ave years;
Ben Huckleby, negro, five years;
Ezekiel Phillips, negro, ten years;
Henry Thomas, negro, one year.
The criminal term was very busy
one from start to finish, but the busi-
ness was dispatched in manner that
the dockets were nearly cleared.
Most Of the city appeal cases we're
settled, and the work Of the term al
together was very satisfactory to the
court and officers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Mr.. Joseph llpOydC'S Residence De.
StrOyed by fire.

The residence Of Mr., Joseph Lipovac,
was destroyed by fire Thursday morning
at about 3 o'clock.
The members of the family narrowly
escaped, and practically all of the house
hold goods were burned.
The Fire Department got to the scene
of the conhagration promptly after the
alarm was given, but too late TO prevent
the destruction OF the house and it's
contents.
Mr.. Lipovac, we learn, had his house
and furniture insured for $4,000.
The fire originated in the kitchen,
presumably from defective flue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Resulted In MisnldI.

The trial Of John o. Thornton, charged
with manslaughter, for the killing Of j.
T. Sheffield at Guide, Miss, recently, re-
suited In a mistrial, and the jury was
discharged Monday morning. The evil
dence and arguments In this case were
concluded Saturday afternoon. The
jury retired to consider its verdict but
the Hrst vote resulted In a hopeless
deadlock being four for acquittal and
eight for conviction. Each juror stuck
to his opinion, and Monday morning the
Jury was discharged and the court
stood adjourned for the term.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO.
Their UnCeasine Work Keeps Us Strong
and Healthy.

All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood.
They work night and day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains OF
impure matter daily, when unhealthy
some part Of this impure matter is left
in the blood. This brings on many dis
eases and symptoms In the back,
headache, nervousness, hot, dry skin,
rheumatism, gout, gravel, disorders Of
the eyesight and hearing, dizziness, ir-
regular heart, debility, drowsiness,
dropsy, deposits In the urine. etc. But
II you keep the filters right you will
have no trouble with You kidneys.
Mrs. John Conwell, living at 308 Z.
Church Street, Green wood, Miss, says:
"A neighbor knowing that ] was severe
" tIoubled with backache told me she
had used Doan's Kidney Pills with ex-
cellent results, and advised me to try
them. She gave me few for trial, and
I used them as directed. received re-
lief In short time from the sharp
twinees through my kidneys and con-
tinued their use until was free from
every symptom .of kidney trouble. ]
procured Doan,s Kidney Pills at Chand-
ier's drug store and can recommend
them % an excellent kidney remedy
For sale BY al dealers. Price %
cents. Fostsr-MiIburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember tho name Il Dcans md
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
The Bible Institute and Pastors Con.
ference.

The Bible Institute and Pastors Con-
ference held at the Baptist Church here
this week closes tonight. This lnBti-
tute has been one OF great interest and
instruction throughout, and the meet
iugs have each been well attended. DIR.
r. A. Venable, DR.. B. q. Lowery and
other..distinguished gentlemen have been
in attendance, and the various questions
before the Institute have been ably dis
cussed by them. The Institute and Con-
ference was grand success, and will
no doubt result In great good for the
noble cause for which it's participants
are 80 earnestly working.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
GOV. NOEL MAKES
LOAN OF $4,000.
Money to Be Expended on Mississippi
Memorial.

Jackson, Miss. Feb. 15.-Gov. Noe
announced today that he had accepted
the offer of the Capitol National Banb
OF jackson for the loan of the $40 900, al
! to which he asked for proposals recent.
ly, while at the same time and before
completing negotiations he had sounded
the members Of the legislature by letter
rms latter was pro forma procedure
since it was undoubted that the states
lawmakers would approve such loan,
as 1t was necessary in ordes to cover a
deficiency created through their own
oversight. There was precedent for
the transaction, as the same method had
been resorted to in order to raise funds
to meet the yellow fever emergency
campaign in 1905, and two years later
to meet the expense incident to the es-
tablishment of the Delta experiment
station at Stoneville, In the present
case the sum of $4,000 is needed i'm
mediately to meet expenses incurred by
the Mississippi Vicksburg National Mil
itary Park commission, and as the legis-
lature had failed to make an appropria-
tion and the former appropriation of
5000 having been converted back in
to the treasury under the statute of
limitations, it was imperative that some
thing should be done. The amount Of
$4,000 is Immediately available, and
the governor has drawn on the Capitol
National bank for the sum of $4,000, at
the contract rate of per cent. interest,
the loan extending one year from last
Saturday. This will relieve Contractor
Triebel, who has been In the middle OF a
rather bad fix, with demands to meet on
contracts entered into In good faith,
and, as 1t developed, with no funds
available with which to satisfy his
claimants.
LOVING CUP RECEIVED.
Adjutant General Fridge today re-
ceived by express the handsome silver
loving cup Of the Southern Interstate
Rifle Association, which was won
by the Mississippi rifle team at the
New Orleans shoot last Thanksgiving
day. by very narrow margin, over the
team representing Louisiana. The cup
is now on exhibition in the window Of
the Seutter Jewelry Company, and at
tracts much interest. On one face is
The simple inscription, "Missssippi'
l908," on another is inscribed the char
acter of the trophy, in plain Roman
while on the third is the
legend, "Myles-Adler Team Trophy"
The Mississippi team is the first win
ner Of the cup, and in order to retain
permanent possession it must be won
two times more, and to that end the
Mississippi team Of 1909 will work with
III the energy and judgment of which
they are capable.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Ray.Pardue MARRIAGE.

Miss Willie Ray, Of Malmaison, and
Mr.. c. G. Psrdue, Of New Orleans, were
married in this city last Tuesday Rev.
Il. s. spraggins officiating. The happy
young couple left on the afternoon train
for MalmaisoD, thence to New Orleans
their future home. The Commonwealth
joins the many friends Of MIR. and Mrs.
Pardue in congratulating them upon
their marriage, and In wishing for them
full realization Of their expectations
In the journey through lie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
4 Great Spelling Bee.

The meeting Of tho Mississippi Teach.
ers' Association ct Natchez, April 30
30, May LIST. will zee the greatest
spelling Bee" ever held In Mississippi.
From each Separate School District,
each College, and each County will
come teams Of hve spoilers to contest.
The successful team will be awarded a
beautiful engrossed certificate, while
the best individual speller will be given
. handsome gold medal. No single
event has svef aroused such general in
tersst IN ~ sehccI-wcrld Of Aissis-
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