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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
MlSNSSPPt'S NEXT SENATOR.

The Register notes from some of
its exchanges, that the Senatorial
bee is already beginning to buzz,
and that several would-b b statesmen
are trimming their sails prelimi.
nary to entering the contest. To
all such aspirants, we would say:
hands off," for the people Of Mis-.
slsslppi are going to see that Anse
McLaurin is returned to the Senate
of the United States, it matters not
who may oppose him, And it is
the part of wisdom that they should,
for painstaking, diligent application
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
A DELIGHTFUL STEAMBOAT OUTING.

The annual outing TO a party Of
their friends and patrons given last
week by Messrs. Gid and p. D.
Montjoy, owners Of the good steamer
Choctaw, was very much enjoyed by
those who were 80 fortunate as TO
take the trip. The Choctaw left the
Greenwood wharf late Thursday af-
ternoon and her trip extended TO
points on the Coldwater River
taking on planters and merchants at
all intermediate landings. The
Messrs. Montjoy are ideal hosts, and
had provided an abundance of all
the good things TO eat for this de-
llghtful outing-which is a regular
annual compliment they give TO
their friends and patrons. 1t is, in
deed, an interesting trip to take by
steamer up the Tallahatchie and
Coldwater rivers. Some of the
finest cotton plantations in the world
are TO be seen en- route, and a higher
class Of citizenship than those peo-
pie residing in that section cannot
be found anywhere. The editor of
The Commonwealth wishes TO thank
Messrs. MontIoy for the pleasure of
being with them on part Of this en-
joyable outing, and to wish for them
continued prosperity in their steam
boat business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that letters OF
administration on the estate of Henry
X. johnson, deceased, were granted to
the Undersigned s T.. Prophet, Sheriff of
Lefiore County, Mississippi, on the 4th
day Of March, A. d., 1909, by the Chan
Gerry Court OF Lefiore County, Mississip
pi, and all creditors Of said Henry X.
Johnson, deceased, are hereby notified
to present their claims against the es-
tate OF the said Henry X. johnson, de-
ceased, to the Chancery Clerk of Leaore
mississippi, for probate and
registration according to law, within
one year from this date, or otherwise
the same will be forever barred.
This March 4th, 1909.
=. u. PROPHET, Sheriff,
Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Notice For Publication.

TO all persons having or claiming any
interest in the following described
lands, sold for taxes on the First
Monday Of March, 1895, viz: Lots
? $3.50 and 5, Sec. 20, T. q, r. .
f., Leflore County, State OF Missis-
sippi:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chsncery Court Of Leaore County,
State OF Mississippi, on the First Mon.
day OF April, 1909, and show cause, IL
any you can. why the title to said lands
should not be confirmed in ]. W. Carroll
and J. c. Tidwell, according to Law.
and the tenor and prayer of this Bill for
purpose.
G. W. CROCKETT,
Chancery Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Greenwood's cotton receipts for
this season exceeded 10000 bales
up to Monday Of this week, and still
the ileecy staple continues to arrive.
This is just double Vlcksburg's re-
ceipts to that date. Last weeks re-
celpts we're over 1000 bales and we
will very probably get as many more
this week. The Commonwealth has
been claiming l25,000 bales for
Greenwood this season, and we don't
believe our prediction was over.
estimated
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
JUDGE SMITH PROMOTED.

The appointment of Judge Sgd
ney Smith as an Associate Justice
OF the Mississippi Supreme Court is
very gratifying to his many friends
in this section of the State. la fact,
Governor Noel could not have made
a selection for this important and
responsible position that would have
been more pleasing and satisfactory
to our people. He is young and
vigorous, learned in the law and
e%minently fair and impartial in his
decisions, and possesses in a high
degree all the essentials that 90 to
make an ideal Judge of the Supreme
Court. The Commonwealth con-
graduates Gov. Noel, the people and
Smith upon this magnificent
appointment, 1t reflects credit on
the Governors wisdom, it guaran-
tees the people an able and incor-
ruptible Judge, and is a deserving
honor bestowed upon a worthy man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Notice to Creditors.

Notice Ia hereby given that letters
parliamentary on the estate Of W. c,
Estes, deceased, were granted to the
undersigned executor by the Chancery
Court Of Lenore County, Mississippi,
on the Ind day OF March, 1909, and all
creditors Of the said ". G. Estes are
hereby notified to present their claims
against the estate Of said W. G. Estes.
deceased, TO the ~Chancery Clerk Of Le.
Moro county. Mississippi, for probate
ana registration according IN law, within
one year from this date, and that other.
wise the same shall be forever barred.
This March 4th, 1909.
W. N. COOK, Executor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

As a rule men dislike each other
or hate each other because they do
not understand each other. II is
not always possible to look into q
fellow mans heart or to correctly
Judge his motives. How many
times in your life have YOU conclu
ded that you did not like a certain
man, and then, when you knew him
better learned To love him a. a
brother? This is the experience Of
humanity. One of the great
needs OF men is 10 know men as
they really are, truthfully says an
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The Bank Of Lelore makes a
magnificent showing Of its financial
condition at the close Of business on
February 10th in the statement
published in this issue Of The Com
l"O"weaIth. This splendid banking
house Is enjoying great prosperity,
and its officers and directors have
cause to be proud of its success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
Greenwood. Miss, friday. Mar. 5. 1909

The Greenwood Savings Bank
publishes a statement in this paper
showing its financial condition on
the 10th Of February, which is very
creditable to that successful bank
ing institution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The First National Banks fnan-
cial statement, published in this pa
per, makes a fine showing for that
splendid banking institution. In
fact, it will compare iavorably with
the financial condition Of any bank
in the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The statement showing the fnan-
cial condition Of the Bank of Com
merce Of this city, at the close of
business on February 10th, appears
in this issue of The Commonwealth,
and we take pleasure in directing the
attention Of the public to it. This
splendid banking copcern is one Of
the staunchest and most prosperous
in the Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Mayor Gid Montjoy visited Jack.
son and Memphis the latter part Of
last week for the purpose Of in
speeding the crematories in those
cities pursuant to instructions
from the City Council. lie was
more favorably impressed with the
Jackson crematory than with those
used in the Bluff City. That every
city OF any consequence should have
a crematory there cannot be the
least question,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The subscribers to the fund to
assist the L. S Government in pay
ing Tor the Postoaice building site
on Howard street were called on for
their pro rata Wedncsday--the title
to the property having been found
to be good by the governments
representative, The next move will
be to advertise for bids on the
erection Of the building,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

The appointment o. Hon. J. NJ.
Cashin, Of Greenville, to succeed
Hon. Sydney Smith as Circuit Court
Judge of this District, was an
nounced by Gov. Noel Just prior to
his departure for Washington to at
tend the Inauguration of President
Taft. While the bar and people of
Greenwood preferred the appoint
ment Of our esteemed townsman,
Hon. E v Elughston and the bar
had Endorsed him for the position
they recpgniza that IN the selection
OF MIR. Cdsain the Governor has
made no mistake. Judge Cashin is
a young man Of splendid learning.
ne possesses a fine judicial mind.
and The Commonwealth predicts for
him a successful career on the bench
Of this Judicial District 4
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

State Of Mississippi.
To Norford Sykes, whose post.odice ad-
dress IN unknown, defendant,
f0n are commanded 70 appear before
the Chancery Court OF tho County az
L<T6ors In said Stats, on thu First Mon.
dsy. ~ Aprii, 1909. 70 defend tho suIt in
: J Court Of Norford Sykes, wherein
you sre 4 defendant.
This tho Ind day ~ March, 1900.
q. ". CROCKETT, Clerk
~ r. 2. CsATnAM, D. C.
j. W, CRAWFORD. Hpiicttor,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Obituaries, Tributes OF Respect and
Cards "f Thanks in this paper will be
charged for at the rate OF B cents a line.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Subscribers not receiving their paper
promptly will please notify the Office.
Changes In address should DO reported
promptly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

IL o. Cashier OF Greenwood
savings Bank. OF Greenwood. Mississippi, do
hereby certify hat the foregoing Is a true,
tafi and eKsct statement of the Assets and
Liabilities Nt said Rank on the day and date
FAMED therein. a. shown by the books OF
sa12e E o. SIMMONS, Cashier.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me. a
Rotary public In and tor the county OF LIE
Hore, Mississippi. this the 94th dav OF
; February, iSA HARRIS l.. RAY,
Notary Public.
Examined and found correct.
F, J. SMITH, Auditor.
This 18Th day of February. 1909.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

This Common vs3itl. 1t.50
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

], r. G. King. Cashier Of the Rank Of
Commerce, Of Greenwood, Miss, do here
by certify that the foregoing is a true,
full and exact statement OF the assets
and liabilities Of said bank on the day
and date named therein, az shown by
the books of same.
X. G. KING, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a
Notary Public in and for the City Of
County OF Lefore, Missis-
this the oath day OF Feb, 1909.
HARRIS l.. RAY, n. P.
Examined and found correct.
Il. ]. SMITH, Auditor.
This 25th day Of Feb, 1909.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
STATEMENT
Showing the Gond'tIeu Of the
Greenwood Savings Bank.
OF Greenwood, Mississippi,
on FEB. 10th. 1903.

Published by direction Of Chspi4, Il Of An
u0Uafed Coae OF Tr--
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05
STATEMENT
SHOWING Tnt CONDITION or Tnt
ankOfCOmmerCe
or GREENWOOD. MISSISSIPPI.
on FEB. 10, 1903.

Published by direction Of Chapter Il OF Mis-
sissippi Cod Of 1896.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-05

Long Distance Cumb. Phone No. S3.
Official Paper Of Lefore County and OF
the City OF Greenwood.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08

Users association by Secretary of the
Interior Garfield to construct the
High Line ditch in the Grand valley
has been pronounced illegal by the
attorney general. Secretary Ballinger
has determined to undertake con-
struction of the ditch by the Recla-
nation Service without the co-opera-
tive feature as soon as the funds of
the service make it practicable.
This seems to insure construction
by the federal government, and since
it is what the people of the valley
want. no outsider has any right to
tertained respecting the practicability
of completing the work at an earlier
date by private enterprise.
There is one thing, however, which
common sense suggests ought TO be
taken into consideration, and that is
the possibility of securing a better
line than the one chosen by the Rec
lamation Service engineers.
The selected line runs through
some of the most valuable orchard
land in the state. and the destruction
of these orchards should if possible
be avoided 1t is mot alone a ques-
tion of the additional cost which, in
the payment of damages, this de-
struction would involve. but also the
permanent loss to the valley of that
much productive area. The owners
of the land to be reclaimed by the
High Line ditch might be willing to
pay this damage. but the net result
would be a permanent loss to the
valley as a whole, which needs as
large a productive area as it may be
possible to secure.
Consideration of this phase of the
problem is suggested by the report
that much better line can be Sc
cured than the one located by the
engineers of the Reclamation Service.
According to what is said respecting
its location. this new line would miss
the Palisade orchards entirely. thus
saving them to the valley and avoid
ing the payment of heavy damages
to the owners.
We are confident that Secretary
BaiIinger is too prudent a man to
oraSr construction on the line chosen
by the Reclamation Service engineers
without first making an investigation
respecting the practicability of Sc
curing better line.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08

Announcement was made this
morning to the effect that a fine,
uptodate restaurant is to be installed
in the building on Main. between
Fourth and Fifth, formerly occupied
by the Board of Trade saloon and
which building is owned by James H.
Cosgroye. John Kennedy of Tellu-
ride, restaurant man of long ex-
perience, is to own and conduct the
restaurant. The building will be ad-
mirably fitted up and the proprietor
proposes to make the new restaurant
credit to the city. In connection
with the restaurant a delicatessen
and pastry store and an ice cream
parlor will be conducted by Mr.. Ken
nedy. The work OF remodeling the
interior of the building began yester-
day.
There is now about mile of fine
cement sidewalk beginning on First
street and extending out the north
road. The farmers have now decid-
ed to continue the walk about two
miles more, and a quantity of cement
is now on the way to do the work.
The roadway has been repaired and
graded and is now in first class con
dition. This is but an indication of
what may be expected all over this
district before many more moons
have passed of course the roads
are kept carefullyS sprinkled. After
the returns begin to come in from
our big fruit crop other improve
ments may be expected -Palisade
Tribune.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.. Page and son,
Walter. arrived in the city last night
from Syracuse. Neb., to make their
home. Their carload of household
goods, an automobile. etc, also reach
ed the city last night. For the pres
ent the family will occupy the resi-
dence just vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. |
Fred G. Holmes at 1851 Rood ave-
nue.. The Pages are old time friends
of A. L. Zellers and family who reside /
on Orchard Mesa. Some time ago on /
a visit here Mr.. Page made invest
ments and determined TO return with |
his family and locate.
A. II. Lorimer was showing young |
mare, Queen in town Wednesday
which is probably as fine a mare as .
can be found on the slope. Queen !
weighs about 1900. is a dark bay, has
good action and is from a Morgan
dam by the imported Percheron
Memo" She has colt at her side (,
sired by Merton. the imported coach.
1t is estimated this mare would bring
5 500 in the market.-Plateau Voice. \
A meeting of the board of directors
of the Hannah Creek High Line was I
held yesterday and considerable busi- I
ness transacted.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08
Something
That
interests
You

Following its recent investment OF
millions of dollars in Colorado rail-
way properties, the Burlington i'm
proves its Colorado service by a new
through daily Denver-Chicago train
-high-grade throughout, on a fast
schedule, with dynamo electric light
ed equipment, chair cars, diners,
standard and observation sleepers.
Effective May 23, the new train
will leave Denver $50 am. and ar
rive Chicago 4 30 pm. over the Bur-
lington's short line. You connect
with afternoon trains from Chicago
east.
No. 6, famous electric lighted linn
tied, leaves Denver 2:15 pm, arrives
Chicago 9:15 pm. Night Chicago
and st, Louis Express leaves at pm.
Another good thing, commencing
May %, the new Burlington-Great
Northern Seattle Spokane train via
Billings leaves Denver 3 am. Tram
ready at $3.50 pm. UV
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08
Notice.

i am getting up an excursion to go
down into the Pecos valley. leaving
Grand Junction June 2lst.
l will take with me quite a num-
ber of men to help in the develop
ment of the land, as well as a num-
Der of men who will go down with
the idea of looking this land over so
they may purchase 1t now or in the
fall. after tho crops have been paid
for.
Mr.. Hall Harrison the travelling
representative for the company will
be in Grand junction next week,
which will be from June 9Th to June
18th.
He will have the most recent maps
and information regarding the rail-
road itself, the lands and the progress
of work on the ditch and headgates
and would like very much indeed to
have you telephone me or drop into
my office any day during that week
The headgate out of the reservoir
is very nearly completed and as soon
as that is done, which will be in
about thirty days time, we will be
able to fill the reservoir.
There is little more than 5000
acres left, which will be watered not
only by the first water out of the
river but also by the reservoir and
am trying to sell all of this to Colo
rado men in order that we may have
neighbors who are practical irriga-
tors.
have in my office letter from
Mr.. j. r. Lewis, of Denver, who
bought a great deal of this land and
Mr.. Lewis says that at a very con-
servative estimate the land will be
worth $3.50 an acre, including the
water right. in a years time.
In either case. whether you expect
to go down this summer or would
rather wait until the fall or winter. /
wsuld like very much to have you
come in and see Mr.. Harrison while
he is here.
am counting on seeing you. and.
If it is possible for you to come please
send me a postal card or a few lines
Next excursion leaves Grand juno
tion June 2lst.
II. j. GRAY REALTY co.
337 Main Street
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08

The following is the editorial that
appeared in Mondays Denver News:
Secretary BalIinger announces that
the reclamation service will build the
High Line canal: and will resume the
work as soon as possible. Just when
that will be. Secretary Ballinger does
not know. The reclamation service
is rather short of funds; and Mr.
Ballinge- does not believe that the
service can legally accept the money
advanced by private citizens and by
communities to hurry the work. Ii
will therefore be necessary to check
up accounts pretty carefully before
fixing a date at which the work will
be renewed.
So far. so good We could wish
the style of the reply were a bit less
oracular and that the secretary had
been able TO promise that work would
begin at once. and continue without
hating until finished. But he is
doubtless doing the best for us that
can be done and we must look to our
senators and representatives for the
rest. 1t is something to know that
the canal will be put through, even
if one can't be sure of the date. The
red tape which is tying Secretary
Ballinger's hands in this matter is
49,
ly almost all government work; and
must be reckoned with in any plans
based on governmental procedure.
But as the News pointed out before.
this is a case where the canal must
be built by the United States govern
ment. or not built at all.
The High Line when completed
will water nearly 10000 acres of land
whose soil is mincralized silt that
even Egypt cannot equal. An eNten-
sion of the High Line-an extension
sure to be made-wiII bring another
10000 acres of the same sort of land
under ditch. The hundred thousand
acres thus to he reclaimed are worth
more, agriculturally speaking, than
any million acres of land in New
England or New York. With a stake |
ike this in sight, Colorado's con
sressmen cannot afford to be baf-
led. They must put the work |
through.
The Denver Republican on Mon
4, -f.,l.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08
Perpetual Sunshine.

The time OF year is now al hand
when the continual sunshine in this
valley prevails. this intense light to-
gether with the peculiar reflections
from the ground causes uncomfort-
able and annoying eye troubles.
headaches. etc. In great majority
of cases an error of refraction is the
primary cause and the intense light
serves to aggravate the troubles. II
your eyes annoy you and give you
pain, call upon Chas. Gasho. opto.
metrist. in the Reed block. and have
him examine your eyes
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08
Majestic Theatre Program.

False AccusatlOn- A beauIlfuI
story of paternal devotion.
Dime Novel Dan" A clever COM
edy.
The Fairy's Presents" This beau
tifully colored picture tells an inter-
esting fairy story.
Love Sick Barber" Comedy.
THE Suspicious Fencing Master" ="
Very funny.
Illustrated songs are; Same Old
Girl" and Down in the South"
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08

with Its usual disregard for truth
the Yellow this morning told about
tne starting of work yesterday, by a
Dig gang of men and many teams.
on the orchard Mesa ditch. at point
near Palisade. However. the story
was Just another yellow dream. Work
mas not started on the Orchard Mesa
often but II will start either late in
the week or early next week, accord
ing TO the contractor in charge About
" teams have arrived and another
100 teams left Denver today for Paii-
sade and when the latter arrive and
the gangs of workmen are organized
the work will be gotten under way
and pushed rapidly.
r. A. Watson sent a cluster of
peaches to this office the other day
and q perfect peaches were counted
on q inches of wood Several spe-
cimens from Mr. Sanborn's orchard
produced very similar results but the
trult was larger. Some of them were
sent TO Secretary Mahoney of the
Hrand Junction Chamber of Com
merce, and boxful went to C. II.
Speers of the Colorado Midland rail-
ROAD at Palisade Tribune.
Inc announcement by The Sentinel
Yesterday of the appointment of the
hannah creek water commissioners
was read with deep satisfaction by all
VINO are interested in the work of
getting a mountain water system for
Grand Junction.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-08

Both Manager Younger of the Pali-
sade Fruit Growers association and
Manager Moore of the Grand juno
tion association are inclined to be
very conservative in making their
estimates about the peach crop. The
gentlemen have recently returned
from trips to the Eastern markets,
Mr.. Moore's trip extended over more
territory than that of MIR. Younger.
Both gentlemen have given their
opinions 10 the Tribune in a careful
manner and they agree in their views
that the western slope practically has
the bulk of the finer grades of
peaches for this years consumption.
and little competition will be encoun-
tered in the markets of the country
AS Palisades product Is so generally
known. there is no question but that
the most desirable results may be ex-
pected. While we need not get in
flated ideas, we can modestly expect
an unprecedented amount of prosper
ity in this district during the next
year.-Palisade Tribune.
w. f. Muse and family returned to
the valley last Friday from Hager-
man, Idaho, and will resume their
residence here. Mr. Muse saws that
while Idaho undoubtedly presents
many opportunities for making quick
money, especially those portions
which are enjoying a boom. for a
place to make a home. and to enjoy
life. Plateau is, in his estimation.
miles ahead of anything he saw in
that state. He says that he found no
other place which enjoys the unin-
terrupted prosperity and good times
which bless this garden spot of the
Rockies. and that after looking over
the farther west he is abundantly
contented to make his home right
here.=Plateau Voice.
One of the greatest readers and
impersonators of the day, Phidelah
Rice, will be heard in THE Man of
the Hour tonight at the Methodist
church. Admission Sc cents.