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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24
WASTE IN RELIGIOUS WORK.
By Edward TaIIn1adge RO,

There is $500, 900, 900 sunk in needless
church buildings, and 500, 900, 900 a year is
needlessly spent in their maintenance and
erection. But this is a small item of waste
compared with those of which society as a
whole is guilty. How petty it seems in com
parison with the S 1000, 900, 900 spent for intox-
icants and tobacco-needless luxuries, to say
the least! Or in comparison with the 200, 0O0,-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24
FAITH IN THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
By e. A. Van VaIkenburg.

Belief that there is continuous increase of
materialistic wisdom, and confidence in it's
certain consequences, are not idle dreams of
optimistic Missionaries. They are certainties
foreshadowed, not to the novices, but to the
shrewdest of the SCARED experts in the game
of practical politics. They constitute the po-
litical creed of the most useful citizens in
America to-day-the short-term pessimists
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24

Holland has over ten thousand acres
devoted to the cultivation of bulbs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24

upon their organization with growing disrespect. Such
fraternities are sufficient to prejudice public opinion and
soon, in the public mind, the word frat" represents a
party of worthless young men gathered together merely
for a good time. And such is sometimes the unfortunate
truth. But such parties of young men deserve and can
claim no such name as fraternity"
The word fraternity" coming from the original
Greek, signifies a brotherhood. Men are bound to join
in some bond of friendship; we have large organizations,
from the Masonic order down. College men nave their
fraternities. But the high school fraternity takes the
growing boy at a comparatively early age; at that time
when his character is really in the mold. The boy is
certain to become associated with many of his fellows
when his character, In most cases, is yet as putty. 1t
can still be nodded for better or for worse. The right
kind Of fraternity expects to prove a benefit to both it's
members and to the school. Such an organization of the
students themselves can change more of the disagree
able features of school life in a year than the masters
and instructors can ferret out in twice the time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24
SECRET FRATERNITIEs IN SCHOOLS.
By Robert q. Wilson, j

There has been much bitter discussion in
recent years concerning secret fraternities in
the high schools Of the country, and much
may be said on both sides.
Of course secret fraternities are Of two
kinds. Certain fraternities are primarily
formed merely as a source of recreation and
sport. They soon become a discredit to any
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-03-24

A month had gone by, and Mr.. Jones
continued to pose as Lord Algernon
Marchmont, and Lady Susan continued
to connive at the deception.
Lady Susan was no longer eager and
anxious to get rid of her unlimited guest,
and when the suggestion of his going
was mooted, always put a firm and en-
phatic veto upon it.
So things went on for another week,
when the pretty idyll was put a sum-
mary, a violent, and an unexpected stop
to by the rude hands of Inspector Rob
inson.
"I've got the escaped convict"
Lady Susan's face went the color of
a tablecloth.
eyes. your ladyship, and what's more,
he made a full confession. He saws he
met a tramp within a mile of this
house, just when, being utterly exhaust
ed, he couldn't run a yard farther. and
the tramp offered-offered, mind you
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Trustees Sale.

Under and by virtue of the authority vest
ed in me in that certain deed of trust exc
cuted by Grandson Harrison and his wife,
Douglas Harrison, on the 1st day Of March,
1909. to secure the m of a certain in
debtedneSS therein mentioned to the Bank
of Commerce. of Greenwood. Mississippi,
which deed of trust is duly recorded in Book
2, page 229. of the records of deeds of trust
and mortgages on land IN Lehore County,
Mississippi, reference to which is hereby
made, default having been made in the pay
ment of said Indebtedness therein mem
toned, due and unpaid, and at the request
OF the holder and owner of said indebtedness
l, the undersigned. named as trustee in said
deed of trust, will proceed to sell to satisfy
said Indebtedness. at public outcry, to the
highest bidder for cash on. on Saturday, the
Goth day of January, 1910, within legal hours.
in front of the south door of the Court House
in the city of Greenwood. Lefiore County,
Mississippi, the property in said deed OF
trust described Us follows. to-wit:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter IN. f. a of \. W. ~ Of Section Thir-
ty-six, sc, Township Twenty, 20, Range One,
1, West, Leiore County,, Mississippi; and the
following described personal property, to-
wit:
One gray horse mule. named Charlie.
One black mare mule, named Kate. and
One two horse wagon.
Witness my signature. this thu 18th day of
January, A. D. 1910.
ROBERT WILSON. Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Trustees Notice of Sale.

By virtue of the authority vested in me
by the terms of that certain deed Of trust ex-
.ecuted by ]. Fl. Owen and Lula Owen. his
wife, on the 22nd day of February. 1909 con-
veylng to me as trustee for the benefit of
DahmerB Brothers the hereinafter described
property, to secure a certain Indebtedness
mentioned in said deed of trust. which is of
record in Trust Deed Book No. 2 at page e5
,of the records of Mortgages and Deeds of
Trust on Land in the office of the Chancery
Clerk Of Lefore County, Mississippi, and
which record is hereby specially referred to
and default having been made in the pay
ment OF said indebtedness and having been
requested so to do by the legal holder of said
deed OF trust. L will, on Monday. the 18th dav
OF February, 1910. within legal hours, in front
OF the south door of the county court house
in the city of Greenwood in said county and
state, to satisfy said Indebtedness, sell at
public outcry to the highest bidder for cash
the following described property, lying and
being situated in said county and state to-
witt
Lot Five Isl in Block Seven i in the West
End Addition to the Town of Itta Rena, the
same being the property described in said
deed of trust hereinaboye mentioned and
conveyed to me as trustee.
Witness my signature this the 18th day of
January, 1910.
w. NJ. HAMMER.
TrISfoe
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Bankruptcy Notice.

In the District Court of the United
States.
For the Southern District of Missis-
sippi, Jackson Division.
In the matter Of Ike ,Gelman, bankrupt
I'm Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Ike Gelman, OF
Greenwood, Miss, in the county OF Le-
fore and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of JAM, 1910, the said Ike Gel
man was duly adiudged bankrupt, and
that the first meeting Of his creditors
will be held at Greenwood, Miss, at
the Office Of Gardner & Wilmington on
the 22nd day of January, 1910 at II
o'clock a. M, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other bus
mess as may properly come before said
meeting. Bankrupt is ordered to be
present.
z. M. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Bankruptcy Notice.
Referee in Bankruptcy.

In the District Court OF the United
States, for the Southern District OF
Mississippi, Jackson Division.
In the matter of Fl. II. Majors, bankrupt,
In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of H.. III. Nabors, of
Ezra, Miss, in the county of Lefiore and
district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that ON the
18th day of Jan, 1910, the said FL. II.
Majors was duly ~aajudged bankrupt,
and that the first meeting of his cred
itors will be held at Greenwood, Miss,
at the office of Gardner & Wilmington
on the 22nd day OF Jan. 1910 at IL
o'clock a. H., at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove thei!
claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact sUch other bus
mess as may properly come before said
meeting. Bankrupt is ordered to be
present.
T. Nj. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
CONFEDERATION
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.


About midnight the nre alarm was
sent in from district three, however,
through mistake, az tho hre depart
ment made a quick run to district
seven, where three negro houses were
almost raised to the ground. tho pro-
perty Of N. L. Lackey, . retired eolofed
preacher.
The fire department is to be congrat-
ulated upon their quick run to the
Of the confagration, and for
their steady work throughout the IRE.
A negro house one door from the cor
ner of Walthall and Gibbs street was
we'll under the Roadway Of the flames
when the department. reached the
scene Three houses we're jammed to-
gether which made it impossible to
ave the other two, owing to the heavy
wind hat was blowing from the South.
The most effective work of the de-
partment was the saving of the negro
Baptist church which was only five
feet from the third house that was de-
,troyed by fire. This wooden struc-
,ure was bathed by the flames for al
most an half hour, but the fire depart
ment by it's lightning work saved it.S
Another negro house which faces
Gibbs street, in the rear Of the three
that Yer destroyed, caught afire bu,
~as only damaged partially.
Quite a crowd was attracted by the
,~onflagration, who watched with pride
he excellent work Of the fire depart
nent and who were profuse in their
compliments upon same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Bank of leflore Declares
Dividends.

As an index to the general financial
conditions prevailing in the Delta this
year, the ninth Annual Stockholders
meeting Of the Bank Of Lefore held in
Greenwood Wednesday va significant.
An annual dividend of ten per cont
has been paid on this stock every year
since the organization of the Bank in
1900, and the same dividend vas de-
clared yesterday. In addition to this,
tbs Bank has built up . surplus sui
icient to offer to it's stockholders two
for one for their stock. Tho option was
given each stakeholder to take his pro-
Ats either in cash or stock, and every
one took stock, thus receiving $4,000
for each $4,000 invested.
The old officers were again reelected;
A. F. Gardner, President; DR.. ". T.
Johnson, Vice-President; Robert Will
son, Cashier.
To President Gardner's policy Of re-
garding the interest of the Bank and
that of its customers % mutual, In d.
rectly attributed the exceptional show
ing made at yesterdays meeting.
This institution is the depository Of
the State funds, and also those Of the
Yazoo and Mississippi Delta Levee
Board, conducting in connection with
it's general banking business, > Savings
department under the same manage
ment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Mrs. Herbert Cartwright Gives
Reception.

Santa Claus, in opening his pack Of
social events, has brought many beau
iful and pleasing surprises, but among
che browning events Of the social
world Of the Decaturs was the recep-
eion of Mrs. Herbert Cartwright on
Thursday afternoon, complimentary to
Mrs. f. c. stahlman, of Nashville; Mrs.
II B. Scott, of Atlanta; Mrs. 8. 8. Con-
ner, Of Mobile, and Mrs. Hunt, of Chat
tanooga.
The hostess has long been famed for
her attractive and hospitable enter
tainments, but in this affair she sur
passed all former efforts.
The front door opened upon q vision
of fairyland. The drawing DON was
canopied with white tulle held in place
by white chrysanthemums. Mantles
ing smilax and through wells Of tulle
the electric effect was M of snow
banks and moonlight. 1t was here the
guests were received, the hostess and
uOuOES00 O0Au& 0SSA6U0u III 1OC0Avlu6 W
Mrs. W. r. Smith, Mrs. Tobin Lamkin,
Mrs. r. e. Saunders, Mrs. II. G. Calvin,
Mrs. r. J. Matheson and Mrs. Harry
Gill. They were then ushered into tho
hall where the Christmas color scheme
of red and green was effectively ar
ried out. Garlands Of asparagus fern
and crimson carnations held in place
the punch bowl from which frozen bev.
erage was served. Miss Olive Skeggs,
assisted by Miss Kate Echols, Miss
Josephine Cortner and Mrs. Phil Point
er gracefully presided.
In passing into the dining room
where Kris Kringle was undisputed
king, Christmas trees, Christmas bells
and Christmas festoons declared the
climax. The centerpiece for the table
was crimson carnations surrounded by
miniature snowladen Christmas trees.
Mantle and sideboard were artistically
banked in red and green. Silver can
delebras holding crimson candles shed
a soft light e all.-Decatur Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Notice of Bond Sale.

Notice is hereby given that ] have for
sale the bonds of Leflore county, Miss, is
Sued for the purpose of building bridges.
Said bonds bear date January 3. 1910. ma
turing thirty years from date. interest at
5 per cent, payable ~semi-annually at the
First National Bank of Greenwood. Miss.
Bids for all of the issue. or in lots of not
less than one thousand dollars, will at the
court house in Greenwood. Mississippi, be
received up to noon on the first Monday in
February. 1910. A certified check for 2 per
cent. of amount of bid. not less h one
hundred dollars, must omp bid as a
guarantee OF good faith.
For further information address @ w
crockett, clerk, or the undersigned at Green
wood. Mississippi.
This January 5, 1919.
W. T. CHAPMAN. County Treas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Scheme to Boom Trade.

The New York Industries association
had a meeting recently to plan a boom
for metropolitan merchandise through
out the country. The implements by
which the boom is to be developed are
the ink of the printer, the colors Of
the painter, the personal efforts Of the
dealer and the coaching Of the travel
ing men who go out Of the city to talk
New York first, last and all the time.
This is regarded as about the first con-
fession the city has ever made that
she is not sufficient all to herself.
There are other trade centers that are
threatening her supremacy as a buy
ing and t~rafdcking place, and the In
dustries association is determined to
use all the service the press agent can
afford in meeting the competition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14

To Protect Trees From Live Wires.
Injuries to street trees by wires are
many. Often dead wires attached to
trees come in contact with live ones,
and all show ~exasperating powers
Of destruction. There Is little ex-
cuse for the attaching Of any wire to
a tree, yet the very unsightly anchor
poles and wires lead many property
owners to consent to the use OF large
street or garden trees as anchors.
Where this is done blocks Of wood
should be placed between the wire and
the trees SO that the wire viii not cut
the living wood and win have a nom
conductor to protect 1t against injury
through the eentAct Of live wires WITH
Guy wires.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
BUSINESS OPENINGS
In the South and Southwest or
the New Orleans Great
Northern Railroad.

No part Of the South today offers
greater commercial and industrial op-
portunities than do tho states border
ing on the Mississippi River and the
Gulf Of Mexico. OF these states, none
are quite 80 advantageously located ~
Mississippi and Louisiana. Through
the hiphest, moat healthful part Of
these states, = new line Of railroad, the
New Orleans Great Northern, has boon
built and ID now in operation, splendid
~ equipped for business. The climate
of the territory it serves is mild and
salubrious, growing any kind Of crop
desired and especially suited to cane,
cotton, grains, grass. early vegetables
and fruits. These lands can be bought
at reasonable figures, particularly the
fertile cut-over lands Of which hun
dreds of Thousands Of acres along the
N. O. G. N. RR arc awaiting develop.
ment by settlers. On these rich lands
and in the new and rapidly growing
towns along the line, + hundreds Of
opportunities to engage in various
lines Of industry in > modest way and
with comparatively little capital. The
merchant will find . teld for his trade
and the professional man o r mechanic
demand for his skill not offered In olde1
and moro settled communities. Cap
italists seeking sound Investment IN
manufacturing and industrial lines viii
and opportunities for . wide range Of
profitable enterprises Of all kinds.
We cordially invite You to make in
quiry regarding this vezy attractive
section Of the country.
Address all correspondence to g. B
Auburtin, A. g. p. A., New Orleans; or
+. L. Merritt, General AGENT jackson
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Mast6 Gsas Mobile, Ala, New
Orleans, La, Pensa-
cola, Fla.

Low rates Tor this occasion, via the
Southern Ry. Co. in Mississippi. Tick
cts on sale Feb. 1st to 7th, inc, limited
for return on or before Feb. 10th, 1910.
However, extension of final limit of
ticket to and including March 7th may
be had by deposit Of ticket and pay
ment OF leo. For full particulars, ap-
ply to nearest ticket agent, Southern
Railway Co. in mississippi, or write
81. d. Jones, Jr., AGPA, Columbus,
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Advertisement for Plans and
Specification for Iron
BRIDGES.

Notice is hereby given that on the
first Monday of February, 1910, the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
Leaore county, Mississippi, will re-
ceive plans and specifications for the
building of a bridge across T~allahatchie
River at Money, Miss, and across
Yazoo River at Shell Bluff, Miss, both
of said bridges to be Of iron.
c. W. CROCKETT, Clerk,
By B. P. CHATHAM, D. G.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
6FNFRAl BUREAU
OF INFORMATION
OF An heeotlafs . SChoveAeA S~oeleeSes,
Fratesuoe Or1oes, etc.

At tho PresbytePiau Church: d.. Wm.
Irvine, pastor. Sunday School every
Sunday morning ct o:45. Services q II
.. N. and 8 p. n. Christian EndeAvof,
Sunday evening a& 7:15 O'Clock. The
Ernest Wofkers' 8ociety has dishanded
Tor tho summer months. Church To-
Gated on coRner Washingtoa Ave. and
Main st.
At the Methodist Church: Rev. II.
s. Spragins, pastor. Sunday School ov-
cry Sunday morning promptly ut o:45.
Services ut IL .. N. and 8 p. N. Church
on corner Washington and Cotton Sta.
At the First Baptist Church: DR.. c.
v. Edwards, pastor. Sunday School At
0:45 .. M, aud services every Sunday
st II .. m. and 1880 p. m. Church on
Howard st. B. Y. p. u. meets on Sun
day at $50 p. m.
At the Episcopal Church: Rev. Geo.
B. Myers, Rector. Sunday School at
usual hour. Services ut IL .. D.. and 8
p. m. Church on corner Of Howard and
Church SITS.
At the Christian Church: Rev. NJ. G.
Hart, pastor. Sunday School at 10 a. n.
and services every Sunday at IL a. N.
and 8 p. m. Church on West Market
St.
The Kings Daughters Circle meets
the first Friday afternoon of each
month at the Methodist Church.
The Pythians meet every Thursday
evening at 6;15, At Castle Hall, over the
First National Bank, on Howard st.
the Board Of Supervisors meet in the
this city, the first Monday in oyery
month.
All banks close at 1 O'Clock on Sat-
urdays.
The Board of Aldermen meet on the
first Tuesday Of every month at the
City Hall.
The Masons meet at the Masonic Hall.
over First National Bank every Monday
vening Of each week.
The Odd Fellows meet every Tuesday
evening over tho First National Bank,
u Howard st.
The Elks hold their meetings 1T tho
Elks Home, on Warrington Ave-, at $3.50
on Tuesday evenings OF each week.
The rooms and gymnasium Of the
Greenwood Athletic Club are over
Brown & Words, on corner Of Howard
and Washington streets.
The w. o. WIS meet every third FRI
day in each month at the Masonic Hall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Wanted.

Statesmen to sell our guaranteed oils
and paints. Experience unnecessary.
Extremely profitable offer to right par
ty. The GLEN REFINING COMPANY
Cleveland, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14

Loosen Up and take your
friend Do the GEM tonight.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14

A cushion from my surrey. Betul
to G. @. NYE, Box sol.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14

To introduce our very complete
Spring line Of beautiful wool suitings,
wash fabrics, fancy waistings, silks,
etc., handkerchiefs, laces and petit
coats. All up-to-date N. Y. City Pat
terms, finest line on the market. Deal
ing direct with the mills you will find
our prices low. Profits, $40 to $50
weekly. Samples and full instrpctions
packed In q neat sample case, shipped
express prepaid. No money required.
Exclusive territory. Write for par
~ticulars. Be first to apply. STAN.
DARD DRESS GOODS CO, Dept. F. 1,
Binghamton, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Money to Loan.

We have money to loan or your prop
erty 1t s per cent. on long or short
time.
POLLARD 4, HAMMER, Attorneys,
Greenwood, Miss,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Delta Bank Stockholders Meetiaq.

The annual stockholders and directora
meeting Of the Delta Bank were held
Wednesday, tho 18th, the sane officers
and directors being reelected for the
ensuing year.
A dividend Of 10 per cont. was do
clared, payable at once, and , hand
somo amount passed TO undivided
profits.
Thereason No are always busy b BE-
oauia a fke 2mOa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Found.

Opon face Silver watch, near Y. &
n. v. depot Xmas Owner can
have same by applying to
IA It MRS. G. L. MCBRIDE,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
ForSde.

For Sale.
Ono ssntle horse, buggy and harness
for sale. Apply to
MRS. s, Z. ARNOLD.
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14

The Commonwealth, $1.5o
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-14
Money! to Loan.

We have $4,000 70 loan at oace o.
easy tsrns, whit per cent. interest q
long time. Apply 70
GARDNER d WHI1TIN0TON,
New-York tribune., 1910-12-20
ATTACKS MAYORS ATTITUDE
Newcomb Says He Ignores Inter
borough's fragrant Failure.

Senator Josiah T Newcomb stoutly up
holds the competition theory of subway
operation. as opposed TO the monopoly idea
i'm letter written TO Collin II. Woodward
Republican leader of the 23d Assembly Dis
tTict. which the Republican Club of that
district voted last night to send TO Mayor
Gaynor-
Some time ago the club sent resolutions
TO the Mayor holding that the best inter
ests of the public will be conserved by the
encourag cement of competing companies.
Senator Newcomb said in part:
The ugly fact is that. with reguative
laws and contracts galore, We are unable
to secure decent service from the Inter
borough Public regulation of the Inter
borough has proved a hopeless failure.
Commissioner Eustis in despair admits it.
Interborough officials cynically affirm it. Ii
il matter of daily demonstration
Calling attention TO the change in the
attitude of the Interborough by the en-
trance into the field as a possible COM
petitor of the McAdoo company. Senator
Newcomb declares: Unquestionably the
transportation problem in the city of New
York is most difficult. 1t will become addi-
tionally difficult. and any solution will be
unsatisfa ctory if, in considering the ques-
tions involved. it is attempted, as the
Mayor undoubtedly does, to ignore the
naIpabIe and fragrant failure of the Inter
borough 10 furnish proper service when
already possessing the opportunity and
facilities