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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
Miss Mary Craig KImbrOugh.

Delegates TO the U. d. @. National
Convention at Little Rock indorsed the
publication OF Miss Mary Craig Kim
brough's fine novel, "Queen OF . Mystic
Court which deals with the Confsder'
acy, having az central fignre the orig
inal daughter Of the Confedsracy, Miss
Winnie Davis.
Miss Kimbrough Ia a we'll known an
talented writer Of Confederate history
and report was madc at Little Rock
that the delegates might secure ad.
vance copies OF her book.
Miss Kimbrough Ia we'll known IN the
principal Southern cities. She ID
prominent in society and In literary
circles. Miss Kimbrough's homo Is In
Greenwood, Miss, and her family has
. winter home on tho coast near Beau.
voir, the Jefferson Davis homestead
She To visiting In Memphis for few
days.
This talented young lady is well
known and has many friends In Yazot
City, where she has visited severa
times. Her father, Judge A. McC. Kim
brongh, Is one Of the most prominent
lawyers and jurists Of the State. Fol
several terms he was Chancellor aDt
Circuit Judge Of his district. YaEo,
City Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25

The entire town Of IndianoIa was
very much saddened by tho news Of
the death Of Mr. Henry Arnold, which
occurred at his home In Greenwood last
Thursday. He was quite popular here,
and number OF his friends attended
bis funeral Friday. He was q cotton
buyer here for W. @. Craig d Co, and
loft here about week before his death
for his home, to get ready for his APP
preaching marriage to one Of Green
woods fairest young ladies. lndianola
Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
GRFENWOOD'S VALUA.
TON Is $3,55l.l26.
City Council Makes This Assessment
and Fixes Levy at u MiIIs.

The most important business at last
months session Of the City Council
was the revising Of the personally and
realty assessment rolls. Tho City
Fathers certainly got theirs in the work
line. After the revision the realty ran
up 10 s2,ob2,S75, and the personality to
s1,4os,b5i, decidedly handsome In
crease over last years asses ment.
Many reductions and raises were
made at the session, and tho regulsr
annual statement, which appears else
where In this issue, shows the financial
condition u the city Of Greenwood.
This increase Ia one Of the many indl-
cations that point to the steady growth
Of the best little city In the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
GOOD SOURCE
OF REVENUE.
Farmers wln Help state out Of
Financial Hole.

The penal farms Of Mississippi are
good sourcs Of revenue to the State
and one that may lead the Governor out
OF the financial wilderness into which
the Legislature and reduced assess.
ments have plunged him. The State
farm always yield good revenue tothe
State, though 1t costs but little, com.
parstivoly, to operate them, whom the
gross returns are considered, says the
jackson News.
The State makes an appropriation at
each session Of the Legislature for the
support Of theastate farms, while all
the money from the sale Of products is
turned into the State treasury. The
gross revenues from the State farms
are about 100000, Of which about
100000 is net, which gives the State a
fair return on its criminal population.
The State produces cotton, corn,
oats, wheat, hogs and other farm neces-
stiles, which are consumed by the
cattle and convicts. The production Of
meat this year will be greater than
formerly, which will leave the State
few Thousand dollars more clear money,
while tho introduction of wheat grow
ing, which has proved success, means
further saving to the State.
The criminal population OF the State
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
BIG MUSICAL TREAT
FOR GREENWOOD.


On Wednesday evening, November
s0th, In the Gem Theatre, Mr.. Sanders
Gordon, one OF the leading musical
impressarios Of New York City, will
present Miss Virginia Listemann, So
prano, In song recital, assisted BY
Miss Edith Boyer whiffen, pianist, con-
sisting Of operatic gems and the old
time ballads.
Miss Listeman comes heralded TO us
az possessing one Of the most beautiful
voices Of all the leading prima donnas
that are new before the public. II may
be Of interest TO the lovers OF music
in Greenwood TO know that Miss Liste-
mann Ia the daughter Of Bernard Lists-
mann, ono Of the greatest violin virtu-
osos the world has ever known, and
who was for number OF years Concert
MeisterSof the Boston Symphony and
tho Theodore Thomas orchestras and
had charge Of tho Violin Department
Of the Chicago Mnsicaf College, Of
which DR.. ziegfeld Is president.
Before the contract for the appear
anoe OF Miss Llstemann was signed,
certain Interested parties deemed 10
advisable to make inquiries as TO the
true status Of the many fattering press
notices that were presented by Mr..
Gordon Of Miss Listemann's work az
singer before tho public, and the
writer Of this article, knowing Of no
better authority TO consult in refer
ence to this matter than our own we'll
known singer, Mr.. Forrest D. Carr.
learned, much to our surprise, that
every statement advanced by Mr.. Cor
don In regard TO Miss Listemann was
verified by Mr.. Carr, whom, we learned,
has been associated with Miss Lista-
mann on tours with some Of tho lead
Ing orchestras Of the country.
From the advance sale OF seats and
the number Of inquiries for reserved
seats that are being made daily In re-
ference TO this coming recital, there Ii
every reason 10 believe that this con-
cert will prove to be one of the most
successful, financially and nusically,
that has been given Id Greenwood In
many day.
There will be fow choice seats left
on sale ~ Scates Drug Store Monday
morning November 2Sth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
lake THE TOUR
ROUND THE WORLD.
Avail Yourself Of This Opportunity 10
Boost the library.

There'sn no use dodging the question
We've just got to get down 10 1t and
work out that Library proposition, al
the ladies Of the J. Y. George Chapter
I'D. O.. and the woman's Club are be-
hind the scheme, anfsit must win.
From now Oh thty will exert all
endeavor possible 10 raise funds for the
Library. The sits has been donated by
Mrs DR.. Henderson, and now the ladies'
have taken up she gauntlet to raise
tho money for the erection and main
tenanee OF same.
The advertising committees OF these
clubs have talked tha "Tour Around
the World so much that you, per
force, must Join In tho morriment and
entertainment Afforded by the tour that
they win give next Tuesday night.
Adults will be charged so cents, and
all children, under twelve years Of
age, rs cents. Souvenirs Of the foreign
countries win be sold nc all the ports
to be visited. which are az follows
Dock, New York Court House.
Japan Mrs u d stoAe,
Mexico Mrs y u Mann,
4 France Mrs W "A Burkhalter,
Holland Mrs @ ANslson, Jr,
" IA 4lH A
North Pols Mrs DE W Hunter,
Dixie Mrs T II Henderson.
Seventy automobiles, with chauifeurs,
viii convey You from port to port,
where free refreshments will be served.
The hours will DO from to $ o'clock
and 7 to o'clock.
BY all means take the trip and help
the Library.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
LOVING CUP
FOR CRONDER.
Cotton States Masuatcs Remembe
Old President.

The Cotton States League magnate'
have presented Mayor Crowder, Of
jackson, with q handsome loving cnr
for his services as president OF the
League during the season just closed
and his Honor has promised to oil the
cup with Joy brew, and invites all the
magnatss and newspaper men OF the
circuit TO paraaks OF its contents Christ
mas eve. The cup was ordered from
A. Weller a Co., OF Greenwood, the
largest and prettiest jowelry house
south Of the Ohio river
The cup was received by Mayor
Crowder last Friday morning, and is
handsomely engraved. II Ia a large cup.
standing about twelve inches, and wi,
hold a good deal Of Joy producer. ON
one side Of the cup is the following:
Presented to President A. @. Crow
der for his faithful services during the
season Of 1910. Cotton States League =
Then follows the names Of the cities In
the circuit Greenwood, Meridian,
vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Yazoo City and
Jackson.
The cup Ia highly prized by the May
or, and will bo placed on exhibit In one
Of the store windows for several days
by Secretary Lewis, Of the jackson
club. The present Ia all the compcnsa
tion received by Mayor Crowder for his
services as president OF the League,
but IL Is moro appreciated than Its
weight In gold.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
Brood Mares and
Saddle Horses

We wish to state that on Saturday
November 18th, we Win have another
load q Team and Kentucky Brood
Mares at the Southern Stables, Green.
wood, Miss. We are located here for
the season. Quick sales and short
profits Is our motto. and we stand be-.
hind what we say. Deu't forget tho
place. Phone 467. WILSON & FLY,
From Milan, Tenn,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
An Ordinance
Fixing the Rate Of Taxes
For the Yesr 1910 and
Le0ying Same.

Section /. Be ii ordained by the
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen Of the
city Of Greenwood that there be and
is hereby levied upon the taxable prop
erty Of said city, for all purposes Of
revenue for the year beginning October
1st, 1910, twelve ti2) mills on the dollar,
10, be divided as follows General pur-
poses, Five Mills; School purposes
Four mills, and Interest on Bonds, Three
Mills.
Sec. 2. Be ii further ordained that
for cause this day shown, the ordinance
takes effect from andsaftor It's approval
Approved this the 2lst day Of Octo-
ber, AID, 1910.
GID MoNTJoY, sR.,
Mayor.
Attest: r. H. HICKS, Clerk.
The Commonwealth ri 70 vaar
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
FOR Sale.

One Combination Pool and Billiard
Table for home use; cost s75; used very
little; $50 cash buys 1t. Apply al this
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25
Money to Loan.

We have some clients who desire to
loan money on farm property regard
less Of the boil-weevil. For terms
apply to POLLARD q HAMMER,
Attorneys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-25

This IL notice that our lands are
posted against all hunters and tres
passers. LIS. HEMPHILL,
]. i. MCMILLAN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
His Ability Recognized.

P. X. Bhnn. field agent in charge of
the Arkansas Valley Agricultural I'm
provsment station at Rocky Ford. this
week received letter from the Agrieul-
tural department at Washington that
bears flattering evidence that his able
work in propagating and breeding alfalfa
is known to the government officials. The
letter conveyed the intelligence that the
department was making preparations for
thorough nvestiQation Of all matters
pertaining to the growth and development
Of alfalfa in the great plains section. ex-
tending fromC Colorado to theCanadian line.
II the position is created an expert upon
alfalfa seed breeding and hardness tests
will be required and Mr.. Blinn was asked
whether he would accept the position.
A splendid salary attaches to the posi-
ton. but Mr.. BIinn has not made up his
mind to accept the offer. though the
work is exactly in his line and he is emf
nently qualified to fill the position with
credit. His chief objection to the change
is the fact that he would be compelled to
sacrifice his Rocky Ford interests and
spend the most Of his time away from
home and family, as the territory 10 bs
looked after 10 % large.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
rlAsONs ENTERTAIN
And Confer ihird Degree Upon
Class Of Candidates.

St. Johns lodge. No. 70. A. F. & A. NJ.
was the host last Friday afternoon and
evening Of the largest assemblage Of
Masons that has been gathered for years
in this city. The resson for the unusually
large turnout was the. eonferring Of the
third degree upon the following eandi-
dates, who were found worthy: n. B.
Mendenhall. Carlyle Pollock. Clyde S.
Umbarger and Will r. Monkman.
Visiting Masons to the number Of SO,
from Fowler. Manzanola. Ordway. Sugar
City and La Junta. together with the
Grand Lecturer. W. W. Cooper Of DEN
yer. were present to assist the local MEM
bers in the ceremonies Of initiation. and
that the degree was conferred In a work.
Anlike and never-,o- be- forgotten man.
ner, the Enterprise editor is qualified to
0esltatingly affirm.
The degree work commenced promptly
at 5 o'clock in the afternoon and with but
a short adjournment for refreshments,
continued until about IL at night. A
splendid banquet, such as the caterers
for St. Johns lodge well know how to
prepare, followed and kept the couple Of
hundred Masons enjovably engaged until
it was time to escort the departing Wis
itors to the early morning trans.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
LECTURE ON SUGAR BEETS.
Mr.. Winterhalter VIII Next Week
Address the Farmers.

Monday evening at the Barton school
house Mr.. W. X. Wmterhalter. consulting
agrieulturist of the American Beet Sugar
company. will deliver the lecture on
sugar Boets" and general farming sub
iects, that has been delivered IN otner
sections Of the valley this year with
gratifying success and attendance.
The Rocky Ford date has not as yet
been definitely announced. but will be the
latter part Of next week in X p. hall.
The exact cate will be announced by
posters.
The farmers. whether they are grow
ers Of bsets or not, are taking quite an
interest in the lecture as given by Mr..
Winterhalter, and every farmer in this
section should take advantage Of this
opportunity Of spending the evening in
instructive entertainment.
To the collection Of stereop.icon views
oiIast year has been aided many new
1Ztss. making this collection ore OF the
finest In existence on the subjects as ap-
piled to the Arkansas valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
NOVEL LODGE SERVICES

ManzanoIa Eastern Star Lodge
Witnessed Wedding Of Members.
Amongst the various methods rssortsd
to in the effort to interest members in
lodge meetings. that Of the Manzanola
Eastern Star lodge mas . unique distine-
ton. and most certainly brought the
members out in force on Wednesday
evening.
The drawing card was the wedding Ct
two Of the lodges msmbsrs-Louis J.
Siekenberger and Mrs. Anna Lalleen-
the wedding ceremony. at which Rev.
E. E. Brace Of the Methodist church
offieiatsd. taking place in the lodge room
in the presence Of the members and a
number Of invited guests.
After the ceremony splendid supper
was served by the lodge and the newly
welded pair were then escorted to their
home.
The happy groom is one Of the best
known and respected residents Of this
section Of the Arkansas valley. and his
bride Is also quite well known and has a
large circle Of friends in and about
Manzanola. where she has for some time
been employed as clerk by the Beatty
Mercantile company. To them the En-
rerprise joins in extending hearty feliei-
tations and bsst wishes for long and
happy married life.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
STEAL MARCH ON FRIENDS.
Harry Sherman and Miss Bessie
Forbes rlarried April IS.

When the news leaked out last Friday
that Harry Sherman. the well known
young Enterprise empIoye. and Miss
Bessie Forbes. one Of Rocky Ford's most
popular young ladies. had that morning
been joined in wedloek. host Of friends
were Rrievously disappointed that they
had been denied the privilege Of giving
the young couple fitting send off.
Although the approaching nuptials had
been made known to only a select few.
the secret was apparently becoming
known that the wedding was set for FRI
day. so the young people anticipated a
possible friendly celebration by stealing
away to La Junta on Thurs lay night and
at e:l5 the next morning. in the Sher-
man house parlors, the wedding was
solemnized by Rev. Neeiey Of La Jun,a
Methodist church.
Miss Ada Taylor Of this city acted as
bridesmaid and Frsd Hendricks sup
ported the happy young groom during
his trying ordeal. The ceremony was also
witnessed by Mrs. Fred Knause. Bert
Dawley and Lester Swink Of Rocky
Ford.
Immediately after the marriage the
happy couple left for Great Bend, Kans..
where the honeymoon will be spent. And
to their sylvan retreat this paper will
carry the hearty congratulations Of the
Enterprise staff and their large circle Of
friends.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
ROCKY FORD COLORADO. ER1DAY APRIL 2z 1910.
orERo COUNTY LEADS.
And Irrigation Enterprises Keep
Pace with Valley, Supremacy.

J. ~ - : = Z
Not satisfied with snatehing state
laurels in crop production t$5.soo.ooo)
and distancing every other county in
Colorado by over million. Otero county
is taking steps to oineh that laurel wreath
to her brow. says the La Junta Tribune.
Just note what the great canal systems
of this county are doing to improve and
perfect the water service to crop grow
ers: + - s''gS", -
The Bob creek canal is spending
100000 on ditch enlargement The
High Line has recently issued and sold
$500 in bonds to provide funds to
increase the capacity of that canal to
$50 cubic feet per second The Fort
Lyon has just sold an additional quarter
Of a million in bonds to complete sup
Elemental reservoir system. The Hol-
brook canal is spending several hundred
thousand In canal enlargement and res
ervoir construction. The Otero is en-
gagged similarly on a program Of improve
ment that will cost $25o.ooo to enlarge
the canal to capacity of 500 cubic
feet per second. besides shortening the
canal by nine miles.
The spending Of $l.2oo,ooo in this
county on five old canal systems for i'm
proved service. 60 to show what water
rights are worth in this day Of S6 beets
and SO alfalfa. When these canals were
originally constructed water rights were
worth from $40 70 $50 per acre. Now a
good water right is worth $500 per
acre and the earning capacity Of the
land is such that owners can afford to
spend whatever is necessary in improve
ments to bettsr the service.
Often new enterprises distract attsn-
ton from old ones. We have many new
irrigation projects developing in the
county and all have merit and need help
and encouragement. Ed Gauger and
Frank Day are dong good work which is
not now appreciated. Senator Swink is
proceeding with his ambitious plans. add
ing good work every year. The omsr
district is striding forward. while Colt
and the Lake Meredith plan are rapidly
finding support-toesthsr with many
These irrigation 1ystshis. old sod a.~.
are the guarantee Of commercial SUI
prsmaey In the future
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
PUEBLO BOOSTERS
Due In Rocky Ford Next Monday
Morning.

During next week the Pueblo Com
mercial association will visit the Arkan-
sss and San Luis valleys for the purpose
Of better acquaintance with their custom
ers and to assure through handshaks tie
feeling Of good fellowship which Pueblo
extends. The delegation will travel in a
special train and on account Of the ex-
tensivs territory TO bs covered the time
to bs spent at each point will bs very
limited. but long enough. it is hoped. TO
enable them to extend their greeting to
each and every one.
The Pueblo Boosters will be in Rocky
Ford for a couple Of hours. arriving at
1910 a. M. and arrangements are being
perfected to give them a cordial reeep-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
nemorlal Address by Gov. Adams

The executive COMMITTEES Of Wads-
worth post. No. e5. G. A r.. on Monday
heard from ex-Gov. Aiva Adams, who
had been invited by them to deliver an
address in this city on Memorial day.
Writing from Pasadena, Calf. where he
is at present sojourninR. the ex-governor
informs the post that they may depend
upon his being in Rocky Ford on May so.
to deliver memorial address.
Invitations have also been extended by
the post to all lodges and fraternal or
Ranizations in the city to Join inths parade
and exercises Of the day. and the vet
Grams hope this year to have the largest
gathering for Memorial day services that
has ever assembled in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
The I. o. O. r. VIII Celebrate,

The Arkansas Valley District Assoeia-
ton Of Odd Fellows will meet in Manzan-
ola next Tuesday. April 26. the occasion
being the annual gathering to celebrate
the founding Of the order. D. c. Taylor
Of Pueblo. past grand master Of the
grand lodge Of Colorado. and Prof. G. L.
Hess. superintendent Of the La Junta
schools. will be the principal speakers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-04-22
ROCKY FORD !.
Will CELEBRATE
Independence Day with Gay
ETY. and Acclaim #.
BIGGEST FOURTH OF f. .
JULY CELEBRATION
Ever Held In the Arkansas Valley Is
e Enthusiastic Declaration Of
Rocky Ford Business 2
rleu and Citizens.

Resp n.ing to the Gail Of Mayor Van
Buskirk. a meeting Of business men and
citizens was held in Dyes theater yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of discus
sing the proposition Of observing the
coming Independence day with bumper
celebration in this city. .
Mayor VanBuskirk called the meeting
to order and stated its purpose. after
which 1t took but a few minutes to find
out how the large crowd assembled felt
on the question and It was enthusiastic
ally decided that Rocky Ford would have
a Fourth Of July celebration this year
that would put all others in the shade.
A permanent organization was effected
with W. J. Brown as chairman and J. R.
O'Connor secretary. and the following
committees were appointed:
Executivs-W. J. Brown. J. r. O'con-
nor, J. n. Price, H. W. Lance. George
Bryant. N. c. Morris. M. L. Meyer. H. J.
Spinker and W. q. Mcmillan.
Finanee-H. J. Spinker. Geo. c. Max
well and Karl KlotzbAeh.
AdvertisinR-J. H. Price, H. l. Max
well and J. H Award.
Musie-W. B. Mcmillan. H. L. Kinney
ard W. r. Hardey.
Grounds-M. L. Meyer. E. L. MeKelvey
and W. r. Dye.
Deeorations-N. c. Morris. J. B. Byars
and Henry Hardev.
Amussments-H. W. Lance. J. W. Todd
and Geo. H. Harris.
In the discussion that followed It was
DECIDED that Rocky Ford should smulats
III Example Of all the large cities Of the
country and provide protection against
FIRE by cutting out all burning Of fire-
crackers and fireworks In the business
section. and an ordnance will be intro
duesd at the next meeting Of the council
prohibiting the firing Of any kind Of
crackers inside the city limits. which will
compel those who cannot celebrate the
day without plenty Of noise and burning
Of powder to eongrsgats at the Fair
Grounds.