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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
SPECIAL

Mems Fast Black Half Hose, good
quality for Saturday at 5 80 p. n. for
10 minutes only we will sell two prs.
to customer at only 2 1-2 cents
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
Millinery
Department

Our Millinery Department is recOg-
nized as style center of this vicinity.
and it is chOck full of beautiful things
for Xmas presents.
Veilings in all cOIOrs; Ribbons ga
lore, and we have specially priced the
Hats down so that it don't cost much
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

THOMPSON'S GLOVE FITTING,
CORSETS.
On sale at soc, s1.29, $1.79, $2.19,
$3.50.
Notice the Specials at the top OF
this page on sale FRIDAY and SAT.
URDAY ONLY.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
Ready=tO=Wear
Specials
Ladies.

Ladies.
$500 MILITARY COATS. .$4.49
$4.OO SWEATERS. 800. .$2.9S
$500 SWEATERS. =. -. 80. 1928
$3.50 SWEATERS. -. ..$1.9s
$500 SWEATERS. >. -. .S1.69
S1.5O SWEATERS. $1.29
81. 25 SWEATERS. -. -. -. IS
S1.OO SWEATERS. :. -. -. -. SO
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
HOSE In Xmas
Boxes

Ladies' and Childrens' soc hose 41c.
25c hose 21c. .15c hose IL cents.
Mems and Boys hose soc for 41c.. Csc
hose 21c. 15c hose lie
Ladies' Silk Hose soc. see
Ladies' Wool Hose, big value at 21c
Mems Silk Hose with tie to match
put up in beautiful Xmas box S1.OO
Mems 75c and SOC tie will be priced
19c, S9c and SOC.
Buster Brown SOx, pairs guaranteed
months $1.OO.
Ladies and Children's Buster Brown
Hosiery, put up in Christmas boxes,
four pairs for S1.e0
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
Beautiful. Useful
Xmas Gifts

No season i'm the history of our bus
mess has seen a more complete and
attractive collection. of pretty Novel
ties for Christmas Gifts for all.
Come during this special display
sale and bring the little ones and en-
Joy with them the Christmas spirit Of
our store. You'll really be delighted
with the many, many appropriate gift
suggestions we've been collecting for
months, some from one manufacturer,
some from another. some from impOr-
tiers and iObbers, not hurriedly but
with greatest care, selecting only what
we knew would delight the hundreds
of our patrons, young and cid. -.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Mrs. n. S. Wright's Arm Broken.

While driving Wednesday after
noon, in front of Scates' soda parlor,
Mrs. N. S. Wright's horse became
frightened and ran away. Miss
Susie Pettey. was driving. and when
the buggy colliGed with the curb
and a standing auto, both Mrs.
Wright and Miss Pettey were thrown
from the buggy. Mrs. Wright was
thrown about ten feet, resulting in
the breaking Of her right arm and
severe bruises about the right
shoulder. Miss Pettey while cling
ing to the lines was dragged several
feet, inf;cting a few small bruises
upon her forehead. The injuries
are not serious, and both are to be
congratulated upon their narrow
escape.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Mcmillan SuIl In Jail.

Nose Mcmillan, lad about IL
years of age, charged v ith the
recent MURDER of his uncle, Gibbs
Harrell, which occurred five miles
from Sidon, September 5th, at the
home of Harrell, was taken to Sid,n
Wednesday by Deputy Taylar fer
preliminary hearing Judge Hatch
was disqualifi d frem sitting on the
case, so Judge Montgomery went
down with County Attorney Giltes-
pie for the trial. The facts in the
case seem to be that the lad was
offended by complaints from his
uncle for not having done certain
chores about the house, and when
admonished that if this duty was
not better done he would receive a
flogging, Nose replied that he had
better come and do it now. 1Iarrell
started into the room where the lad
was sitting on the bed, and IS soon
az he came in sight Nose fired.
Harrell fingered five hours, giving
his dying declaration just before he
expired. The trial was continued
until the action of the grand jury,
and Mcmillan remanded to Jail.
In the event of his application for
bond habeas corpus hearing will
be given him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
DAYS ARE
GROWING SHORTER.
tmsansat Of Clb Schssk Begins q
tho 25th Sept.

Only ton moro days; count them!
School opens Monday, September tho
18th. Then Jimmie and Mary will 70.
sign themselves to cruel tate and
again delve into their books for nearly
nine long months.
superintendent G. e. Saunders and
his able corps Of assistants are con-
centrating every energy upon getting
things ready for the opening day. Tho
grounds have been placed in splendid
condition. ~ Janitor Carter has been
on the job all tho summer with the
pretty lawn OF tho jefferson Davis
School.
There will be several now ideas put
into the present system, and tho faculty
all the summer have been on the alert
to perfect the system % - to give tho
Greenwood students the latest and
most thorough = Is mode OF school
system. With the completion OF tho
new school building that will taco Col
lege street ON the south and Church
street on the north will give better
play for such - il 1T present needed.
So handicapped IL tho faculty by the
congested condition at the Jefferson
Davis School, that tho phases that
make school life moro unique and moro
fully develop the student in . broader
conception Of his environment and the
task before him, arc sadly neglected.
But 80 soon ~ the two schools aFe in
operation, superintendent Saunders will
have IN opportunity to institute oil
these accessories to tho modern high
school. and Greenwood will have ono Of
the best equipped high schools in the
state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
A Story That May Apply to
You.

With two German coins and a rcd
bandanna handkerchief, it is said the
elder Astor started for America. He
was not only money Garner, but a
money-saver. He and his family be-
came one of tho rit hest of the world.
This may apply to you if you art right.
Begin right now by starting a bank ac-
count and putting everything you
can in the savings department SO it will
be earning for you while you sleep.
We have the strength to protect you,
and pay per cent. interest on time de-
posits. BANK OF LEFLORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
ADDITIONAL SfWfRtGf
BENG INSTALLED.
light Z Water Commission NJ kes S40.-
900 improvements.

For some time there has been an ap-
peal waged by the citizens of that part
of the city east OF the Y & Nj. V. r. r.
track and the citize MS in the Congress
Heights part for the installation OF ad
ditional sewerage, and the Light &
full that recently was the first oppor-
tunity it had to grant the requests.
Hon. e. l.. Mounger, member Of the
commission. went before the city coun
ell at it's September session and asked
permission and the order for the execn,
tion of notes for the loan of between
$4,000 and $4,000 with which to in
stall additional sewerage, reginning
work in that section of the city east of
the Y. & NJ v. Railroad. After an ex-
haustive explanation of conditions and
of the imperativeness of the instaI.a-
tion, the order was granted. and the COM
mission is already at work on the im-
provements.
Lot has been purchased on the Nc
Neiii property on the Pelucia Bayou for
the pumping station, and some culverts
have already been laid, and all the
machinery necessary is on the grounds.
The outlet will be stationed below the
mouth of Jennings Bayou, near Barrett's
mill. The commission estimates that
the improvements will aggregate cost
Of from 100000 70 $40, 600, and will work
persistently until that section of the
city has proper sewerage conditions.
Upon the completion Of this work, the
commission will turn it's attention to
Congress Heights section. Matters
we're more copgested in the other part
Of the city, and for this reason the COM
mission was compelled to first attend to
the need of of the most thickly populat-
ed section. This section, SO well known
as Gritney. is very thickly settled, aud
has been in seri us need of sewerage,
and it's people are elated over the news
that they are soon to have the service.
The commission is making tho in;
pfovrfaen.s and assszi Il fora snst
as promptly as funds are available, and
are anxious to give the city every con-
servative need. We are to be congrat-
ulated upon having such an able and
efficient cOmmise ion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Bank of leflore Statement.

The Bank of Leflore publishes in this
issue its quarterly statement, which
makes . most creditable showing for
that progressive aud enterprising bank
ing institution. The Bank of Lefiore's 8
officers and stockholders are all men OF
extensive means aud splendid business
capacity, and e1,joy tho confidence of
their vast Lumber of satisfied customers
throughout this se~tion of the Delta.
DON'T fail to give the statement = care
fal perusal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
NOBODY SPARED.
kdncy troubles Attack Greenwood Men
and Women. Old and youne.

Kidney ills seize young and old
Como quickly with little warning.
Children s1ffer in their early years
1 cs4A oo6sssi - kidnsy ssssstions.
Girls aro laa8uid, nervous, snfTer pain.
Women worry, cant do daily work.
Mon have lame and aching hacks.
Tho cure for man, woman or child
IL 10 cure the cause.-The kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick kid
neys-
Have brought relief to Greenwood
people.
Greenwood testimony proves it.
Mrs. X. v. Lee, S66 carrollton Ave-,
Greenwood, Miss, says. II used box
Of Doan's Kidney Pills, obtained at
chandler's Drug Store, about two years
ago when l was suffering from severe
pain in my back that had laid me up for
several days. was in distress day and
night not only from pain but also from
headaches and dizzy spells. Doan'a
Kidney Pills relieved me at once and af-
ter continuing their use . short time
was cured''
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember tho name -Doan's-and take
no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
SPLENDID ClIlZtN
ANSWERS SUMMONS.
Rea. J. N. Sykes Dles al Crabtree
House. SCh.at E. Monday.

Hon. J n Sexes, y prominent planter
ard citizen Of near Schiater, answered
his fasi summons early last Monday
morning. Sept. IL. 1911, after severa!
days strugg.o with hsmaturia.
Mr.. Sykes had been seriously i'll for
over . week, and was unable to attend
tho September session Of Board Of
Supervisors of which 10 was faithful
member from Beat two. His friends
were greatly alarmed over his condi
tion. and tho end was expected day or
two before his soul passed on to the
just reward that awaited it.
M. Sykes moved to Lefiore county
from Montgomery county several years
ago, living continuously since on his
plantation ave miles from Schlater. He
was loyal friend. . fond husband and
the tender father to two charming
daughters, who survive him. From the
time he became = citizen Of the coun-
ty no at once began to identify himself
with it, upbuilding and development.
Full of energy and possessing splendid
business sagacity, he WAS always on tho
alert to bring about some effective
agency that would rebound to the bet
torment Of his county and it's good
people.
Four years ago he was elected q
member of the Board Of Supervisors
from Beat two, and during his tenure
was faithful to every duty. He was one
OF the most active men ON the Board,
and WAS an enthusiastic advocate Of
b~tter roads and bridges for the whole
county.
It 10 human to err, but Jim Sykes
faults were very few, and Of such a
nature that his honest heart and cheer
fui disposition awakened many to the
idea that thefe il much good to be had
out Of this old lite il properly sought.
He had few enemies, and host Of true
friends. The loss Of . man with such
sterling qualities il indeed .. sad ono,
and throughout tho county his death is
deeply mOurnsd.
His remains were brought from
Schiater Tuesday to Greenwood. and
from hero conveyed to his old home at
winona, where they wero inferred at the
cemetery in that city. A largo con-
course of ssddened friends accompanied
tho remains to the interment, and paid
their homage to = man who was to the
end ever loyal to . friend.
The Commonwealth feels keenly Mr..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
|ROSH HASHONAH
TO BE GflfBnIfD.
Jewish Places Of Business Mta Close
for the Occasion.

Rosh Hashonah, tine Jewish New
Year which begins at sunddwn on the
23rd Of September, and lasts until the
2ith, will, as usual, be fittingly G. ie-
braIed by the Jews Of Greenwood. All
Jewish places of business will be closed,
and appropriate services will be held at
the Synagogue by the Beth Israel Con-
gregation, and at the Odd Fellows Hall
by the Orthodox Congregation. AT
both places special RAbbis will be
present. to deliver interesting sermons
on that event.
The meaning and purrose OF this festi-
val is not set forth explicitly in the
Bible; we are left to infer them from
the Scriptural Titles of ths dry, "The
Memorial Of Blowing of Trumpets''
(Lev. NAlIl, 24) and the DAY Of Blow
ing the Trumpets" (Numbers XXIXl) as
we'll as from the fact that the Jewish
New Year is the seventh new moon of
the Hebrew Calendar. In the Biblical
age, every new moon was regarded as q
solemn occasion. and the seventh, the
sacred number, was especially SO.
1t became the day of blowing the
trumpet-par excelIence-remindin
the Israelites that a new period Of time
begins; and that no occasion could be
more appropriate for the endeavor at
ter a new life for amendment and recon
ciliation with God. I6 was the day of
Memorial, when Isreal felt himseff held
by tod in mercifuI rememberance. But
if Israel would have God mindful of
him, he must be mindful Of his respon-
sibiiities to Him and to mans higher
nature. The symbolic act Of sounding
the Sophar, or rams horn, which is
performed in tho synagogues IN obedi-
ence to the scriptural precept is in
tended to bring home to the Israelite
this aspect Of the days meaning.
It is solemn occasion, thoukh not .
mournfui one. Il is : akiay. Az cd destened
memories, : q @xs zl1se
both physicaI - oAraI, the,s liz q
the worshipper's heart the serene Ger.
titude OF Gods Justice and mercy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Planters bank Statement.

Spe ciai attention is directed to
the quarterly statement showing the
financial condition OF the Planters
Bank Of 8chlater in this issue of The
Commonw. a,h. This staunch banking
house has emf ,yod = most prosperous
career from the date uf it's establishment,
and the showing it makes now evidences
cOntinued soccess. The officers and
stock holder. are among the most sub
stantial busin. ss n,s-n in the Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Board of Supervisors
Levy Taxes.

Owing to the hearing of com.
plants of generalization and erro-
neous assessments the Board of Su-
pervisors held quite lengthy ses-
sion this month, not adjourning un-
til last Friday afternoon.
After all reductions and changes
had been made it was found that
the county expenses, would require
the same tax levy as last year, that
of eleven Q1) mills on all the taxa
bic property. The state tax re-
mains the same, being 6 mills. A
reduction was made recent, by the.
Levee Board in the levee tx OF 3
mills. leaving it at 3 6O.lOO mills
for 1911. In total the tax levy is
20 6O.lOO mills.
The county taxes for the year
1911 are levied on all taxable prop
erty in the county as follows:
For Advalorem Road Fund.-
mill on the dollar, being Is 2-3 per
cent. Of the State tax.
Common County Fund.- $40
mills on the dollar, b.ing $50 per
cent Of the State tax.
Sinking Fund and Interest on
C0uit II ,use Bonds-6. 10 mills on
the dollar. being 10 per cent. Of the
State tax.
Sinking Fund and Interest on
Road Bonds-35. 100 mills on the
dollar. being S Sc per cent Of the
State tax.
Sinking Fund and Interest on
Bridge Boads-l907 As. 100 milie
On tho dollar. being per cen,
Of tho State tax.
Sinking Fund snd Interest or
Bridge Bonds -19lO-8 10 mills o.
ths dollar. being Is l-5 per cent
IS to State tax.
Chancery Clerk Crockett is bus,
With his sssistants preparing III
- snsnt rolls. and i will b
aho1t ths lafter part 4 IT, montl
q ts 6rst d Ocsater dstoEe q
q: - lss,lue e - - issd vslun1ioa y
- Gu66r NJ 81 ll11, = =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
SAYS TAFT SNAYFD
BY SPECIAL INTERESTS
Ills Vetoine Of Tariff Bills Shows Tis''
Humphreys.

A special from Washington dated the
9th inst. says that representative Ben
6. Humphreys of the Third Mississippi
district, who has been in a rural retreat
with his wife and daughter in Virginia,
spent to-day in Washington, dining this
evening with his son B. g. Jr., who
celebrates today his 2lst birthday, and
is a married man at that.
Congressman Humphreys said today
he thought the national political
situa tion was about all that could be
desired "The country understands the
situation pretty we'll, think" said Mr..
Humphreys. 'The people saw the
Democratic house, with the assistance
Of sincere Republican tariff reformers.
adopt measures for the relief Of con-
sumers, and they noted that Taft vetoed
every one of these measures, and the
inference is inescapahle that he was
swayed by the special interest classes
against the general interest masses
No Ex:use for vetoin9 Statehood,
=
Ills disapproval of the original bill
for the admission of Arizona and New
Mexico was inexcusable. There was
no feature Of the bill asregards Arizons
which was not republican in form, a
the constitution exacts. Other states
have the initiative and referendum in
some form or other, and every state haa
the rigat under q republican form o
government to adopt the same thing
| However much some Of us may condem1
the Arizona plan, who Of us has . righ
to say tho people there shall not tr.
what experiment of government the.
please that is republican in form AM
spirit. - close ,as it can beto the sourc
of all governmental power, the peopl
i themsetvee?'' ?''
In..reply to suggestion that he migh
have opposition Tor reelection in I'll
Third district, Mr.. Humphreys appeare
undistnrbed, although he said he sai
he had heard rumors to that effect.
He laft tonight for Mississippi.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Splendid Increase in
Cotton Receipts.

Greenwood always tops the rest
Of the cotton markets in the state,
as the figures for the fiscal year
ending August 31st, 1911, will
show. For many years it has en-
joyed the distinction of being the
largest cotton market in the state,
the fifth largest inland cotton mar
ket, and always gets her share of
the fleecy staple on account of her
unexcelled facilities for handling
same.
Greenwood also has the largest
number of individual cotton firms
in the state. Many of the markets
o"er the state fatten the receipts by
the fact that a great majority of
their general merchants busy them
selves with factoring the crop in
their sections. But in Greenw God
there are around forty safe and
sound, experienced and established
cotton firms, who specialize for the
staple in its different grades, and
who are always on the alert show
ing reasons why Greenwood is the
logical market for cotton.
For the fiscal year ending August
3lst, 1911, Greenwood's cotton re-
ceipts showed an increase over the
year l9O9-l9lO of 1866 bales, the
receipts from September 1st, 1910,
to August 3lst, 1911, being 1921,
and for the preceding year 70, ,595.
The following are the receipts since
1898, as gotten from the Business
League:
Cotton receipts for 1S98-99 were
49, 1926 bales; $4,000, 56.47l bales;
l9OO-Ol, 81, $50 bales; 19Ol-O2, 5s,-
078 bales; 19O2-03, 76,899 bales;
1908 N, SO, $50 bales; l9O4-O5, 1O6,-
ll9 bales; l9O5.O6, 10000 bales;
l9O6-O7, 79, ,653 bales; 1907 OS, ILL.,
OO7 bales; l909-l0, 1885 bales,
and for 1901, 93,2ll bales.
Upon the whole tho year Just
closed was successful one; through
out the year good prices were paid
for cottor, thus enabling the farm
lers to make the present crop with q
comparatively smaller debt, and the
season finds them comfortable if the
worms and weevii will only allow
them to make some top crop. Had il
not been for the conditions that have
befallen the crop lately, prosperity
would have been abundant in ev-
cry neighbo1hood.
However, the late splendid cotton
weather has added life to condi.
.. tions. and the average, conservative
estimate placed upon crop condi
ti0ns at present is that IS per cen
!. crop will be marketed in this sec
ton, which is . decided improve
ment over the situation . short time
aao. With such prevailing wea
ther, the top crop will make, and i
!; will again be moro than advantage
) lous to market every bale of you
lstAph ct Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
]. S. Kent Buys farm.

The 285-acre farm lying just south Of
Rising Sun has been purchased from A.
+. Carmack, Of Illinois, by ]. s. Kent,
one Of this county's substantial citizens
tho consideration being nine thou
sand dollars. This sale was made
through ]. II. Ellington, the hustling
real estate agent, who reports business
in his line assuming considerable acti-
vity the past few weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15

A. W. Ross awarded contract for pile
bridge over Big Sand Greek st $l.70 per
foot.
c. G. Nichols was awarded contract
for opening road from Stevens mill to
Nichols gin for $500.
w. I. Young Bridge Co., guaranteed
that substitution Of dirt flll for trestle .
ends IT Bear Greek Bridge shall not
cost County over $360.O0.
Report Of J. L. Haley on roads 70.
ceived and approved.
A. ]. Hatch's application for township
loan grated.
r. T. JONES, Pres.
c. W. Crockett, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
For Sale.

A neat 6 room cottage only a few
blocks from bridge in North Greenwood
All modern conveniences ard splendid
bargain. Have reasons for selling. APP
ply to at this Office for further infor-
nation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
Presbyterian Church Sunday.

Rev. A. s. Croweli, pastor Of Presby
at the First Presbyterian church in
Greenwood next Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock. Everyb. dy cordially invited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
SEPTEMBER SESSION
BOARD SUPERVISORS.
Assessmea, Rolls Revised and Tax
Levy Made.

The Leflore County Board Of Super
visors met in regular monthly session
Monday, September 4th, and were busy
until the adj ,urnment the following
Friday afternoon. All members and OF
ficers were present except ]. N. Sykes
Of Beat 2.
The Tax Levy,
Ordered that taxes for 1911 be levied
as foiIows:. mill for advalorem road
fund, s 10 mills for common county
fund, 6-1o mills for sinking fund
and interest on bridge bonds, 45-10o
mills on bridge bonds 1907, $40 mills
for sinking fund and interest on 1919
bridge bonds.
Sheriff Credits and Debts.
s. q. Prophet was ordered debited
with 465 road taxes, 155 poll taxes, ad-
valorem taxes on $25, 5,02O worth Of
personal property assessed by him as
listed. Allowed credit for advalo-
rem tax on insolvent personal property
to the value of $83, SAC. as listed.
Drainage Assessments.
The Eilsberfy. Jones' Walton. Lake
Henry, Guide and Rucker Drainage Dis
tricts were assessed per cent. on 80
per cent. of amount Of special assess
ment against lands and property in said
Districts to pay interest on bonds, and
Tax Collector instructed to collect
same at time other taxes are collected.
Bank Assessments Approved.
Assessments of Bank Of Leflore, First
National Bank, Bank of Commerce, Delta
Bank, Greenwood Savings Bank. Itta
Bena Bank & Trust Co., all approved
and adopted for 1911.
Assessment Rolls Approved.
Land and personal assessment rolls foz
the couaty as filed by assessor and 70.
vised by Board approved and adopted
and copies Of same ordered made.
aeee&pss Alleyea:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-15
For Sale,

A 240 acre tract OF good, delta land =
1SV acres in cultivation, 60 acres wood
@land-aear splendid business point-
with barns, good new houses. For
further information call on or write