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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18
OUR PIANO PRIZE
NOW ON DISPLAY.
Visit Greenwood F furniture Co. and See
This Beautiful Plano.

The elegant Banner Piano hat The
Commonwealth will give away in their
contest that will be started after Eas-
ter has been received, and is now on
display at the Greenwood Furniture
Company, on the corner of Howard and
Washington streets.
This is an elegant standard piano
that costs $35O.O0 and is worth every
cent of it. This comes to us direct
from the factory and no commissions
we're paid on sale, which was a close
one in order to get this cut price.
A Commonwealth reporter had Mr..
VIM. Keisker, q prominent piano man
who happened to be in Greenwood last
week, go in and test this piano, and he
told us that it was an excellent piano,
and vas far above the average piano
in general use, and would be a hand
some prize for the one receiving the
largest number of votes in the contest,
Mr.. Keisker does not sell this line OF
pianos and only tested same for us as
a personal favor. He reports the tone
as being extra good. and the construc-
ton the very best and most durable.
We are anxious to have you drop
around at the Greenwood Furniture
Co.. and take a look at this piano. Our
contest will not start until after the
appearance of our Easter Edition, but
between now and then you can take a
peep at this beauty and whet up your
desire to own it free of cost. Our con-
test will be run upon such easy plans
that it will be interesting and will give
you plenty of time within which to
work. The contest will last four
months and there will be opportun-
tiles at every corner for you to get
votes and chances at this piano.
Coupon votes will be obtainable at
the leading business houses in the city,
who will issue same on every cash pur-
chase made at their store. In this way
you a not only get votes by sub
scribing for The Commonwealth, send
ing your advertising and job printing
to us. but you can secur votes on cash
purchases made at the various stores
where these votes are obtainable. From
now on hints in these columns and 9TH
ers will appear that will show you how
to amass great numbers of votes all the
time, and place a good cinch on the
lead in this contest.
By all mean take a look at the piano
and when the contest opens try and
get the lead.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18
May0r Warm after a CrematOry.

Mayor Gid Montjoy has returned from
an inspection of the crematory at Jack.
son, and is doing all kinds of stunts to
get one for Greenwood. This crematory
Mayor Montjoy wants will involve an
expenditure of about 100000. The
doctors and other parties interested
get together and cooperate with
the Mayor in urging this matter before
the City Council.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18
Lost

Masonic Pin; "W. M. Richardson writ
ten on back. Finder please return TO
Mrs. G. S. Pate and be rewarded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18
Help Wanted.

An Intelligent person may earn 500
monthly corresponding for newspapers.
No canvassing. Send for particulars.
Press Syndicate, B434O. Lockport, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18

Rev. Clements, Christian minister of
Greenwood, was here Thursday and de-
livered- a sermon at the Methodist
church.-Itta Bena Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18
ICE CREAM FACTORY
NEARING COMPLETION
Work on Addition to C.. e. Wright
Ice s Coal Co. Being Pushed.

The contractors on the ice cream
factory addition to the G.. E. Wright
Ice & Coal Company are rapidly push
ing their work and same is fast nearing
completion.
So soon as the work is completed this
excellent company will begin the man.
ufacture of cream and other ices to
supply the trade in this territory.
Already they are enjoying a large
trade with their exceptional bottle
drinks and we wish them much success
in this new venture.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-03-18

MI. Rowan Thayer, one of Leflore
county's most prominent citizens, and
who shows his faith in Itta Bena S fu-
ture by his works, spent part of We'd
nesday here and was among our most
welcome callers.-Itta Bena Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Here!' says he, pointing to me. 'Looky
here, missis! 'Edge-Edge-that's i'm!
Observation-Disclosures - me!
Now, 90 r you?
"She ratified off a name that had
nor double j'ints in 1t than an eel.
"'LordY!! says l. We can
parn that rigamarole, l tell you! She
looks for all the world like old Amt
Lobelia Fosdick at home down on
Cape Cod. Let's call her that
She looks to me like the mother
of a oysterman I used to know in Liv-
erpool. rs name was 'Ankins. Let's
split the difference and call Ter Lo-
bella 'Ankins.'
$50 we done 1t.
II reckon twas about the third day
that / noticed she was getting sweet
IN Hammond. She was giving him
the best Of all the vittles and used to
set at the table and look at him softer
and sweeter n a bucket OF meriasses.
".,Ndge.' says he. Il b.ieve that ere
chrome Of . LsSsliA 'AAkias - getting
se&S - Ms.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
Comma of the Comet.

In those enlightened portions Of the
world where second class matter pen
etrates, with it's emancipating message
and it's guaranteed recipes for rice
pudding and cures for freckles, man
kind is not worrying to any consider
able extent over the approach of the
bright streak that is known as the
comet.
The inhabitants of the earth go
about their work. buying and selling
fresh and storage products. marrying
and being given in marriage. lodging
creditors and going fishing, as though
time were TO run on forever.
If the comet hits them it hits them,
and that is all there is to it.
Meanwhile they know they cannot
turn it from it's curse by rafting tin
pans or saying "Enie. meme, mimic,
mo-" backward.
Countries that still depend on a last
years almanac for their college edu-
cation are considerably perturbed
Some are selling everything they have.
as though it would not matter when
the final crash came, whether their
wealth was in actual cash or still in
secondhand furniture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
The People of Iceland,

Writing of Iceland. a traveller says:
"The people are as a class extremely
we'll educated. and many a young fell
low you may see haymaking has been
through the Latin school at Reykja-
vik and is studying law, medicine or
divinity in the winter. He finds the
means for his winter studies by work
ing on the land during summer. Ice
land is essentially a democratic coun-
try, and every one has an equal
chance of coming to the front. 1t is
singularly unspoiled by the vices Of
an older civilization, and it's people are
marked for their simplicity Of life and
manners. I should unhesitatingly de-
scribe Iceland as morally the purest
country in the world"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Milo, being on the other side Of the
pulpit. hadn't noticed so particular.
who's that?" asks Eddie, suspicious.
Docs he know antiques?"
I remarked that If Bill didn't then
nobody did.
Look here, Saltmarsh!" says Small,
catching Bill by the arm as he showed
through the crowd.
"What's the matter with those dishes
anything"
Bill turned and looked at him.
"Why no." he says slow. They're all
right-of their kind"
But Eddie want satisfied. He turns
to me. by Georgew he says. what
is it? Does he think they're fakes"
"One hundred and thirty-three!" hol-
lers Peter. fetching the tea chest a
belt. Zone %thirty-four do 1 hear?
Make it n thirty-three fifty! Fifty
cents do I hear? Come. come! This
is highway robbery, gentlemen! Mr..
Small-where are YOU"
But Eddie was talking to Saltmarsh.
In q minute back he comes, looking
more worried than ever.
zone thirty-three!" bellers Peter.
Zone thirty-three! oh, how can I look
my grandmother's picture in the face
after this? One thirty-three-once!
One thirty-three-twice! Third and
last call! One-thirty''-
Then Eddie begun to raise his hand,
but twas too late.
zone thirty-three and sold to Mr..
Milo Thompson for $133w
And just then come a shrek from
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

( HuInOr and
Philos
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
KNOCKING OUR HEROES.

THE mud Singer comes,
Taking refuge in time,
And throws at III heroes
His tubful of slime.
He pours out his walls
On men we adore.
But. pshaw, il they're human
We love them the more!
This licking the British
Was not. you must know,
A job for the infants
Or men made OF dough.
1t called for a people
Whose veins a with blood,
Not men like this dabbler
In scandals and mud.
There may have been grating,
For grating. we're told.
Was here with the ancients,
Since nations of old.
But what vas a trihe
Like that to detract
From deeds so heroic
In word and in fact?
With all of their failings
They suit US. you bet;
With all their shortcomings
We honor them yet.
So valiant in battle,
So tender of heart
Hurrah for the fathers
Who gave us Our start!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

the mouth Of the lagoon she heeled
over on a new tack and sailed in be-
tween the rocks as pretty as anything
ever you see. Then she run aground
on the beach just about a quarter of a
mile from the shanty.
""Twas early morning when we
climbed aboard of her. thought Laz-
arus' schooner was dirty, but this one
was nothing but dirt-dirty sails, all
patches; dirty deck;s4irty everything.
Wont get much salvage on this
bally tub says Hammond. She's one
of them niger fish boats; that's wat
she is.'
Il was kind Of skittish about going
below-'fraid there might be some dead
folks-but Hammond went. In a min
ute or so up he comes. looking scary.
There's something mighty queer
down there says he, kind of w'eez-
ing like a putting pig
"'Wheezing your grandmother" says
l, but 1 went and listened at the hatch.
Its snoring says 1; somebody's
snoring
"''Eavens!' says Hammond. You
don't s'pose it's that ERE cody come
back?
"'No, no" says l. Where's your
common sense? The cook snored bass;
this critters snoring suppraner, and
mighty poor suppraner at that
""Twas a woman, middling old, with
a yeller face, all wrinkles, and a chin
and nose like Punch. She was dressed
in a gaudy old calico gown and had
earrings in her ears. She give one
look round at the schooner and the
island. Then she see us and let out a
whoop like a steam whistle.
"'Mulligatawny sacramento mer-
lassesv she yells. Course that want
what she said, but that's what it
sounded like. Then fore Hammond
could stop her she run for him and
give him a rousing big hug. He was
the most surprised man you ever see
stood there like a wooden image. /
!. commenced to lafr. but the next min
ute the woman come for me and hug
ged me too.
"''Fectionate old gall says Ham.
mond, grinning.
"The critter in the calico gown was
going through the craZiest pantomime
ever was. She p'inted over the side
and made motions like rowing. Then
she p'inted down the hatch and shut
her eyes and purtended to snore. After
that she rowed again, all the time get.
ting madden and madden.
""The crew took to the boat and left
'er asleep below says Hammond
'Oly scissors. they're in for a lively
time if old Nutcrackers 'ere evel
catches 'em. 'ey?'
"Well. we went yer the schooner
and examined everything, but there
WANT nothing of any value nowheres
Twas a regular niger fishing boat
with dirt and c~ockroaches by the pail
full. We found she'd started a plank
running aground on the beach and tina
'twould take us a week to get hel
afoat and water tight.
"Pretty soon we see the woman go
ing to the shanty with her arms full oil
bundles and truck. We didn't think
anything Of it then. but when we got
home at noon there was the best din
ner ever you see all ready for us
fried fish and some kind Of beans
cooked up with peppers and tea-rea'
store tea-and a lot more things. Land
how we did eat! We kept smackine
u lips and rubbing our vests to show
we was enjoying everything, and the
old gal kept bobbing her head and
grinning like one of them dummies
you wind up with a key.
well. says Hammond, we've got
a cook at last. Amt we, old-old-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Fully nine out of every ten cases of
rheumatism Is simply rheumatism of the
muscles due to cold or damp, or chronic
rheumatism, neither of which require
any internal treatment. All that is
needed to afford relief is the free ap-
plication of Chamberlain's Liniment
Give it a trial. You are certain to be
pleased with the quick relief which it
affords. Sold by Close &..Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

the piazza; the duchess and "Irene
dear" had come out Of the parlor.
Well! Talk about growing! The
way that Thompson crowd rubbed it
in on the Smalls was enough to make
you leave the dinner table.
AS for poor Eddie, when he come up
to explain why he hadn't kept on bid
ding his wife put him out like he was
a tin lamp.
"Don't speak to mel" a she.
"Don't you dare speak to me!'
He didn't dare. He just run up a
storm sail and beat for harbor back Of
the barn. And from the piazza Milo
cackled vainglorious.
Me and Cap'n Jonadab and Peter T..
felt SO sorry for Eddie, knowing what
he had coming to him from the duch-
ess, that we went out to see him. He
was setting on a wrecked hencoop,
looking heart broke, but puzzled.
"'Twas that Saltmarsh made me
lose my nerve" he says. Il thought
when he wouldn't bid there was some
thing wrong with the dishes. And
there was something wrong too. I
blieve yet he thought they were imi-
tations. Oh, If they only were!"
And then, 10 and behold you, around
the corner comes Adoniram Rogers.
I'd have bet large that whatever con-
science Adoniram was born with had
dried up and blown away years ago.
But, no; he'd resurrected a remnant.
"Mr. SMALL" stammered Mr.. Rogers,
'I'm sorry you feel bad about not buy
ing them. dishes. IL thought I'd ought
to tell you-that is to say, L Well,
if you want another set I callate 1
can get it for %you-that is. if you won't
tell nobody"
"Another set?" boilers Eddie, wide
eyed. "Anoth- Do you mean to say
you've got more?"
"Why, I amt exactly got 'em now,
but my nephew John keeps a furni-
ture store in South Boston, and he has
lots of sets like that. I bought that
n Of him."
Peter T. Brown jumps to his feet.
"Why, you outrageous robert" he
hollers. Didn't you say those dishes
were old|'
II never said nothing except that
they were like the plate that Teller had
on the piazza. And they was too. You
folks said they was old, and / thought
you'd ought to know, So
Eddie Small threw up both hands.
"Fakes!" he hollers. Fakes! And
Thompson paid S133 for 'em! Boys,
there's times when life's worth living.
Have q drink"
We went into the billiard room and
took something-that is, Peter and Ed
die took that kind Of something. Me
and Jonadab took cigars.
"Fellers," said Eddie, drink hearty.
I'm going In to tell my wife. Fake
dishes! And I, beat Thompson on the
davenport"
He went away bubbling like a billing
spring. After he was gone Rogers
looked thoughtful.
That's funny. too. amt I'll" he says.
whats funny?" we asked
why. about that sofy he calls a
davenport. You see. I bought thet or
JsAa. too." says kdonir~m
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
Silenced Mamma.

"Now," said the anxious mother,
you do not want to marry that re-
porter. Think Of having a husband
who never gets home until 2 or 3 liz
the morning"
But" said the shrinking maiden,
"aren't ali husbands like that? Papa
is not Il reporter. and-and YETI
But the anxious mother declined to
listen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, SURF reliable, and have
been praised by thousands of women
who have been restored to health
through their gentle aid and curative
properties. Sold by Close g. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
The Bait.

Father-I'm very much afraid that
Mile will elope with that young ras-
cal. Mother-l don't think so, dear.
l reminded her last evening that girls
who eloped got no wedding presents,
and ! feel sure that my words sank
deep into her heart.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Medicines that aid nature are always
most successful. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t loosens
the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition. Sold
by Close s. Co,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Are you frequently hoarse? Do you
have that annoying tickling in your
throat? Does your cough annoy you at
night, and do you raise mucus in the
morning? Do you want relief? If so,
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
you will be pleased. Sold Sold by Close
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets invariably bring relief to woman
suffering from chronic constipation,
headache. b~iliousness, dizziness. sallow-
ness of the skin and dyspepsia. Sold by
Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
French Coast liohts,

French lights are the best along the
shores. say the navigators. They are
posted low, close to the water line,
and so do not mislead like the italian
pharos perched high above the sea.
They have the best lenses and are
always visible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts OF
burns without a scar. Cures piles
eczema, salt, rheum, any itching. Deans
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
A Friendly Criticism.

On the occasion of an exhibition CIV
en- at the Corcoran Art gallery, in
Washington. by the Art Students
league n youthful painter was en-
deavoring to impress upon a friend the
merit" Of a work of his Owl.
You would be amazed" announced
the artist. 'if you knew the amount OF
time expended on my Two Sisters"
""Oh, l don't know that l would"
airily responded the friend, "inasmuch
as l hear that people stand in front OF
it for hours trying to make out what
1t is."-Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24
An Unreasonable Fellow.

"Oh, it's no fun being engaged to
him." she said bitterly.
"Why not" asked her dearest friend.
"Why, when you stir up a little quar-
rel just to drive away the ennui he
takes it seriously and keeps you wor-
ried for fear you've really lost him"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

II suffered habitually from constipa-
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular eyer since."-A. E.
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-24

Feel langusd, weak, rundown? Head
ache? Stomach "of"?-just a plain case
of lazy liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
tones liver and stomach, promotes di-
gestion, puriies the blood.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-16
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ANITA | | ! Claus ! / j 5.
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Nv JAMES *. EDGER TON.

/ x. By JAMES A. EDCERTON. E&@t,s43s
Copyright, 1909, w American Press Asso-
+i&e:> : ., y:ss /, < r. ciation.l - xSs j
IU He usual conception Of :; santa.
! . Claus is that: of a rather innoz
cent. unsophisticated, though
y. benevolent old gentleman who
visits all the houses in Christendom.
the night. of Dec. "a and leaves pres
ents for all good children and even re-
members some who are not SO good.
But this idea fails to do the busy old
saint full justice. As matter Of fact,
he has to be quite up to date to attend
his numerous customers He is so
much man of affairs that it is neces-
sary for him to adopt modern meth,
DDS. Nowadays it is essential for.
every large business to be carried out
through an army of assistants and
deputies, and who, pray, has larger,
business than Santa Claus? When he
first started in the Christmas line it
might have been possible for him to
make a personal visit to all the homes
where his gifts were expected, but
now all that is changed. So he drafts
the expressman, the messenger boy,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-16
;rup visitors Monday.

trup visitors Monday.
The Catholic Order of Foresters had
special meeting Sunday. after high
mass.
Nicholas Ahles was Little Falls
visitor Monday evening.
Herbert Ba1es of Golden Valley, N.
D., was here to attend the funeral OF
Peter Wiring.
Albert Bayrl was in town Tuesday
with two heavy hogs which he sold to
Meyer Bros.
Joseph Meyer returned from Onamla
Tuesday noon. ~
Miss Kathryne Macho was a Little
Falls visitor Tuesday. returning the
same day.
Robert Gruber was in town Tuesday.
Oliver Burnett and son. Frank, were
Lastrup visitors Monday.
Barney Gross was county seat
visitor Monday.
Anton Tembruell is busy saving
wooG in the village.
Nick .Karst bought two horse power
wood cutter from P. N. Hartman.
Joseph Hartman received carload
OF soft coal. Alois LANCER and j. +:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-16
PIERZ

Dec. Is. John Bednar and Joe
Lochner were in town Monday with
wood. Leo Wermerskirchen returned
last Saturday from hunting trip IN
Gran ite town. 81.
A large number OF people attended
the funeral of the late Peter WIRING
at Lastrup Monday. He was men,
Der of the Catholic Order OF Foresters
of this place
A. E. Reynolds moved his household
goods and barber supplies to Little
Falls Monday, where he will make his
future home.
Mrs A. E. Reynolds vent to Little
Falls Sunday.
Frank Long helped A. E. Reynolds
move to Little Falls Monday.
Joseph Otremba was in town Mon
day.
Joseph Meyer. went to Onamia Mon
day on business.
Mike Tshlda was out to John Pavlu g
place last week making cord woud.
Nepomuk Rauch and wife and
Theodore Stumpf and wife were Las
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-12-16
Christmas In the Colonies.

Christmas In the Colonies.
Twas the merry Christmas season. and
the palms swung in the breeze -
OF the lovely hot December in an island
over seas.
And meditative maiden of the kind
called Philippine :'>''.
Sat and gazed. with pensive visage. On
the sultry winter scene.
Well she knew that on the morrow all her
folks would celebrate. >: s~.'.:
Place a palm tree in the parior. hang
their anklets Ger the crate.
On the heaped up Christmas table. groan-
ing with it's load. there'd be =
Appetizing birds nest trufhes and ba-
mana fricassee.
LET me see," she murmured softly; ia
Their IL get his string OF beads.
Blue and yellow. l am certain they're thu
very kind he needs,
For his old ones looked quite shocking.
though he never seemed to caro-.
And his new sets quite tho SWEETEST thing
r.. gentleman can wear.
"And for mamma there's the nose ring
that l bought on Thursday week.
With tho handsome whalebone stickptn
for insertion in tho cheek,
And little brothers boomerang! He'll be
immensely pleased.
That or a bamboo jumping jack are the
;; things for which he's leased.
"And as for me. only hope they've got
: the things l need ~ g.,
Just one or two nice costumes made OF
genuine coral bead.
A toe ring would be lovely, and a piece
Of copper wire g~ =
TO wear around the instep make up all
that l desire.
Except, of course. some other things tina;
every girl receives, ~ = ="
Such as various kinds of dresses made OF
nicely ripened leaves: :s~;.:::E% -:
For surely. SAID the maiden as she
smiled scornfui SMILE II : :
I'm not like those American girls -wnc
always think of style "
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