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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-10-27


Place, the other half belonging to D S
Jones; agreed that in division Of same
that the intel est of D Jones be set
aside first, then the other half divided
Same disposition made of the Harding
Place, in which the same interests were
held.
That complainant releases and relin-
quishes any right she may have had to
be paid $1,000 as set apart for one years
support as widow of deceased. :
That this adjustment precludes the
calling into question any matters ante
dating the dsath of deceased.
That complainant is not to bear any
part the costs of the court in this cause,
attorney fees, commissions of the admin
i,tration of the estate of L Jones de-
ceased, or the administration by D
Jones as surviving partner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-10-27
HaIIowe' en- Enter rtainment.

Halloween festivities under he aus
pices of the Junior Guild OF the Church
of the Nativity viii be conducted at
the home of Mrs. Alex Henderson on
River Front Monday evening, Oct. 30th.
Admission and supper for grown peo-
pie and children, rs cents.
Fortune telling, apple bobbing, can
die pumpkins, etc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-10-27
Desirable Offices for Rert.

Two nice desirably located office
rooms, upstairs in The Commonwealth
Building, on Market street. Just the
thing for Doctor or Lawyers office
Apply at once to ]. L.Gillespia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-10-27
For Sale or Rent.

My residence in North Greenwood, all!
modern conveniences, servants house,
out houses, etc.
John ASHTPAET
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Alfalfa Banquet for Rifle.

Rifle.-A menu that might have
made the mouth OF Nebuchadnezzar
water in the latter days OF that bibli-
cal personage's life, has been pre-
Jared for a banquet to be given here
IN celebration OF the opening OF an
alfalfa mill. The succulent green
plant will appear in every dish placed
on the board. Biscuits will be made
from alfalfa meal, turkey will be
stuffed with alfalfa. mashed" alfalfa
will take the place OF potatoes, and
olfalfa leaves will counterfeit spinach.
For beverages there will be alfalfa
tea and alfalfa cider. For mental food
the banqueters will listen to former
governor Alva Adams discourse on
Apples and Alfalfa"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Bring Out Facts

He testified tho workmen were Hrstclass.
hixh-Rrade and inspected by the Co.'S physi-
clan to be sure they were all In proper phys-
ical condition; also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than tho
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
F. B. Martin Asst. supt.. testified Grape
water Anything elsei NO sir" Postum
made Of Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans
Molasses. Statements made on his expert
ence of about 10 years with Co.
Testified bakers arc required to wear fresh
white suits. changed every other day. SAID
had never known any OF the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
of inspection. Asked II any one connected
with tho Postum Co. had instructed him how
to testify. Said. mo. sir"
Horace Brown testified has been with Co.
years Worked in Grape-Nuts bake shop:
Testified the whole Of the flour is composed OF
Wheat and Barley. Attys. tried to confuse
him. but he insisted that any casual visitor
could sec that nothing else went into tho flour.
Said machinery and floors always kept clean
So these men were examined by the Week
ly" lawyers hoping to find at least one woo
would say that some under-grade grain was
nut in or some unclean condition was found
somewhere
But 1t was use.
Each and every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness
Az a sample, take the testimony Of Luther
W. Mayo.
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working in the bakery department max
ing Grape-Nuts Testified that the ovens and
floors arc kept clean and the raw products -
they 10 in are kept clean. Also that the
wearing apparel Of the employees has to b
changed three times . week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Road to Fame.

II was Nine. Highnote's first appear.
ance, and she was on her trial thrill.
Tho audience sat spellbound. says tho
San Francisco Star. First came a
cadenza. and then the high c. Would
she do It? Nine. Highnote thought
she wouldn't.
She was Just about to attempt ths
note when a little brown mouse ran
across the footlishts. The diva
fhrieked. gathered up her skirts and
ran.
Once in her dressing room she
buried her face in her hands and
sobbed.
my prospects are forever blightsd."
she moaned.
At that moment there came = fever
fish knocking at the door. 1t was tho
managers assistant.
The manager" he exclaimed.
wants to know whether you ran away
from the curtain because you were
A"No. I am well. 1t was only"
And he wants me to tell you that
high C you let out at the last was the
finest he had heard in years. and the
audience Is crazy over you. You must
give an encore
II can't can't" walled the prima
donna, mot unless you can get an
ether mouse"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Five Millions for Colorado.

Washington.-The report of the
board of army engineers on reclama-
ton projects. sent to Congress recon-
mends that over five million dollars
lie expanded in Colorado. OF the new
$40, ,OOO, 900 fund the board would de-
vote 32,5OO,OOO, or more than one
tenth, to works in Colorado. and 1t
also recommends that $2.545.0O0 be
taken from the permanent irrigation
fund for COlorado's projects. The
Grand Valley and Uncompahgre prot
~cts are the proposed beneficiaries.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
REALLY OPENED THEIR EYES
ParIshioner's Remark. However. Len
Young Minister Somewhat In
In the Dark.

Rev. Henry II. Rose in the Newark
Star tells the story Of a young min
lister who had recently taken charge
OF a small parish in Vermont. He
aspired to greater things and large
field. and in the hope that his reputa.
tion would travel beyond the limits OF
the village to which he had been sent
he threw into his sermons all the
force and eloquence Mt his command
He was. however. totally unprepared
for what was intended for a compli
ment, but which was put to him In
such a way that It left him In doubt
as to the real impression he had made
One Sunday morning. after an esps-
cially brilliant effort. he was greeted
by an old lady. who was one OF the
most faithful attendants Mt all serv.
Ices. Approaching the young minister.
she said: "Ah. sir. We do enjoy your
sermons so much. they are so In.
structive. Do you believe 1t. we never
knew what sin was until you came to
the parish"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
GOT THE BEST OF THE ELDER
Apt Quotation Of Brer Reuben Saved
His Mule and at the Same Time
Rebuked Sin.

Elder Harris was making another
attempt to induce one of the members
OF his nock to trade horses with him.
Dat pony O. your'n. Brer Reuben.
he said. is les what l want, an my
big bay hos IL jes' what yo' want l
kin git over dc Eroun' faster wild de
pony, an you kin haul a bigger load
wild de hoss. Hit'd be u good trade fur
bofe on us. 'ceptin' dat it'd be a leetle
better fuh you dan It would fur me.
You take do bay and give me dc
chestnut sor'l."
DO pony suits me we'll 'nough. cl-
der" averred Brother Reuben. for the
twentieth time. II don keer L make
NO swap"
But I jes' natchelly got L have dat
pony. Brer Reuben"
Elder" spoke the other. after a
period Of profound thought. Il been
wantin' T. ast yo' . question for long
time"
well, what IL itf'
Iknow wat one O. dc 'postles says
bout dc law bein' done away with. but
amt We still livin' undah do ten COM
nan'ments7"
'Brer Reuben" solemnly averred
Elder Harris. "we air"
Well. one o dem commanments
says we mustn't covet anything VT b.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Now

When tho Weekly" which sued US for libel
because We publicly denounced them TOT An
editorial attack on our claims) was searching
for some weak spot" they Thought pest 10
send N Y Atty. to Battle Creek. summoned
25 Of our workmen and took their sworn STATE
ments before a Commissioner
Did we object? No. On the contrary. Wo
helped all could. for tho opportunity was
too good to be lost
Geo Haines testified he inspected tho wheat
and barley, also floors and every part OF the
factories to know things were kept clean.
That every 80 minutes sample OF the pro-
ducts was taken and inspected to keep the
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
tiles, also that 1t is the duty of every man IN
the factories to see that anything not right
is Immediately reported. Has been with the
Co. 10 years.
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
Is years Inspector. he and his men exam
ined every sack and car Of wheat and barley
to see they were up to standard and re)ecteo
many cars. IL,
H. E. Burt Supt.. testified has been with
Co. over 13 years. Bought only the oest
grain obtainable. That the Co. kept a corps
of men who do nothing but keep things clean,
bright and polished.
Testified that no Ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed In the
ADVERTISING No possibility of any foreign
things getting into the foods as most OF the
machinery Is kept closed. Asked II tho rae
tory is open to the public, said yes and IT
took from two to three guides constantly TO
show visitors through tho works" Said none
of the processes were carried on behind closed
doors.
At this point attys for the weekly" tried
10 show tho water used was from some out
side source Testified the water came from
Co.'S own artesian wells and was pure
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK KIDNEYS, FREE
RELIEVES URINARY AND KIDNEY
TROUBLES. BAckAcHE. STRAIN
ING, DWELLING, ETC.
stops Palm In the Bladder, Kidney
and Back.

wouldn't II be nice within = week or 30
to begin to say goodbye forever to the
scaidinE. dribblins. straining. or too fire.
Quent passage of urine: the forehead and
the back-of- ths-hsad aches: tho stitches
and pains in the back: the growing mus
Gle weakness: spots before the eyes: yell
low skin: sluggish bowels: swollen eye
lids or ankles: leg cramps: unnatural
short breath: sieepisssnsss and the de-
spondencyf
have . recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on. and II you want to
make a QUICK RECOVERY. you ought
to write and get . copy Of 1t. Many .
doctor would charge you $50 Just for
writing this prescription. but I have It
and will Be glad to send It to you entire
iy free. Just drop me = line like this:
DR. A. e. Robinson. K-34 Luck Building.
Detroit. Mich. and I will send 1t by re-
turn mail in . plain envelope. As you will
see when you get II. this recipe contains
only pure. harmless remedies. but II has
great healing and pain-conquering power.
1t will quickly show Its power once you
use It. 80 I think you had better see what
It Is without delay. will send you =
copy free-you can use 1t and cure your
self at homo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

The decision of District Judge Bliss
OF Denver. enjoining permanently the
Scherer Land & Investment Company
from using more than eighteen cubic
feet OF 1O4 cubic feet OF water appro-
prated to the old J. Thomas ditch, is
OF vast importance to Weld county
land lying between Greeley and Den
ver BY it eighty-siN cubic feet of
water is kept in that locality, instead
OF being carried down the Platte to
lands below Greeley.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
new Corporation Given Certificate.

Denver.-A $5.600.ooo corporation
vas issued a certificate OF authority
to do business AS the Moose Smelling
& Refining Company. The incorppra-
tors named are Lewis II. Saper. Nor
ris Friedman and Fernando Henri
auez. The company is authorized to
40 general mining and smelling
company business anywhere In the
United States. Its headquarters in
this state are at Dudley. in Park coun-
ty. Shares OF stock are TO be issued
1T par of 500.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
GOT HIS s0BRIQUET EARLY
"Honest John" Kelly Proved His Right
to the Title Long Before
Manhood.

There have been many stories about
the manner in which Honest John"
Kelly. the ex-umpire. first got his nick
name. Mr.. Kelly himself. according
to a New York letter. holds that 1t
came to him naturally. for even as a
small boy the purity OF his soul shone
through his face. II think the first
time | was ever called Honest John
was when l was quite youngster.
said Kelly. "A man engaged as an
ambulatory salesman OF unware OBJ
served the ingenious countenance l
presented to the world and hailed me.
You look honest, boy" said he. What
might your name be?' John. said !.
quite simply. John'-1ust like that.
Then hold my horse while l 20 In
the saloon and get u drink said he.
And so held his horse while he went
In the saloon and got n drink. But
this was on lower Ninth avenue. In
day when the avenues honors went
to the man who could clean tho most
cops in a given time. By and by the
gang came along and beheld that
wagon full OF tinware. The peddler
WAS detained within by q sore thirst.
and they took the tinware. And then
they came back and took the cush-
ions on the wagon. Eventually. be-
coming daring. they unhitched the
wagon and took II away. True to my
trust, stood there. holding the horse.
And by and by the peddler came out
OF the saloon and sized up the situa-
tion. Well said he warmly. you're
Honest John. all right You saved the
horse"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
A Youno PHILOSOPHER.

Time is a relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours. and some
hours seem like minutes. How to con-
troll this night is beyond most persons.
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for a youngster.
Tho teacher was surprised to see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess. and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
Cause" he said. slowly. 1T makes
recess too quick II ! play. and want
1t to la-a-ast!"-Youth's Companion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Want. Another Colorado Judge.

washington.-Scnato Guggenheim
viii Introduce n bill authorizing the
President to appoint an additional
United States district Judge for the
district of Colorado. The business OF
the Federal Court for this district has
grown to such "A degree that an addi-
tional Judge is required to properly
care for II. and Senator Guggenheim
will make an earnest effort to secure
the passage OF his bill during the pres
ent session.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Just the Cure He Wanted.

The popular captain of an Atlantic
liner has q fine collection Of NAL do
mer stories. but easily the gem OF the
lot deals with Philadelphia bridal
couple.
Tn bridegroom. being on his first
deep sea trip. continual tempestuous
weather produced agonizing resolts.
Take care, Marmaduke." cried the
bride. THAT isn't the cure for sea
sickness. Don't you Sc ethe bottle 10
marked 'carbolic acid?'"
That's the bottle want" he
groaned-New York Herald.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
His Ruling Passion.

The young man waited for tho mill
ionaire's reply.
II don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter" said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?"
The youth frightened up.
II think" he cheerfully STAN
mcred. that 100000 well invested.
would produce a sufficient income"
The millionaire turned back to his
papers.
Very WE'LL" no said. II will give
you 100000. providing you raise
similar amount"
And the young man went away sor-
rowing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Were All Her Friends.

A pretty story of Miss Ellen Terry
and a gallant young playwright has
gone the rounds of the Players club.
Miss Terry attended in New York
the first night of this playwrights
latest work and at the end of the
third act he was presented to her.
She congratulated him warmly.
1T is very good" she said. Your
play is very good. indeed. and l shall
send all my American friends to see
it,"
I'm that case" said the playwright,
with very low and courtly bow. my
little piece will sell 10000. 900 tickets"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Colorado Through Rates Withdraw

Denver.-Colorado terminal lines
recently notified the Interstate Com
merce commission that they Will no
longer concur with the South Atlantic
port lines in making through rates
from the East to Colorado. effective
February 18th. The South Atlantic
rort lines have met this notification
with the announcement that all
through rates to Colorado will be
withdrawn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
sze Entries for Horse Show.

Denver.-The horse is evidently not
suffering from lack of attention in
Denver. to judge by the list OF entries
for the horse show which is TO be
held in the National amphithea,re Jan
uary I6 to 2l. Entries for the coming
show have closed. The result totaled
TO date shows that there are 376 en-
tries for this years show as against
,57 entries last season.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Bio Blaze in Johnstown.

Johnstown.-Awaken at one a. m.
by the barking OF his pet dog. John
Atkin sleeping in the office OF the
Campbell livery barn. found the build
ing mass of flames and the fire so
close upon him that he escaped only
ty rushing out in his nightclothes.
Eight horses, a COW. TWO automobiles.
carriages and harness burned. with
loss OF 5000.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Old Women In Mains.

Gray has a quintet Of ladies whose
age is over ninety years. Mrs. Enoch
Merrill's age is ninety-nine years and
eleven months. while Mrs. Lois b.
Small reached her ninety-eighth birth
day on November 6. and both of these
ladies' are bright and active. Mrs.
Mary A. Frank was ninety-six last
September. and Is in her usual health.
Mrs. Hannah T. Rowe Is ninety-one;
Mrs. Mary Leighton also is ninety-one.
-kennebec Journal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Rip Van Winkie Makes Some suo.
Qestions.

Rip Van Wrinkle had just brushed
the last OF the cobwebs out OF his
eyes.
II subbose somebody viii VERY
likely make a play about me- ne SAID
in his Catskill stage dialect.
mo doubt about It," replied q by
stander. -.
Rip yawned heavily. the spell OF his
long nap being still strong upon him.
we'll" he said. Il hope II dey do
write such a play dey Won't try to re-
vive It after It has been asleep for
dwenty years"
And then he smiled. and they filed
into the tavern and imbibed another
Ine OF the kind that didn't count
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Colorado Farmers Congress and Short
Courses A. state Agricultural
Congress, Fl. Coiyiins, Jsnu-
ary 9TH to 18th, 1911.

A special rae will be made for this
occasion via the Colorado and South
ern from Pueblo and intermediate
points to I.ovcland inclusive. Tickets
will be on sale January and .. Final
limit January "a, continuous passage
on the going trip with privilege OF
stop-over ut Denver on the return trip
within the final limit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
His Speciality.

What has become OF young Mr..
DAuber, who showed such signs OF
talent In drawing? Has he made .
SUGGEST"
"Oh. yes. indeed. He's got all the
work he can do now"
Magazine or studio work."
He draws tho maltese cross show
iny where tho body was found. in the
evening papers. Leader.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

1t is said that the ex-king OF Portu'
gal has not money enough to pay his
cab fare. Can't any of his admirers
supply him with q secondhand bicy'
Gle?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Sheep-kiIIina Dog Slain.

Greeley. Tracked by Charles
Deffke. David Kelly and Horace Hop
klns. Pleasant Valley farmers and
sheepmen who have lost sheep valued
at $1,000 by dogs. big wolf hound
belonging to Bill Robinson was run
down. captured and killed under order
OF officers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

longs t our neighbors. an you're COW
etin' dat III chestnut sorl pony o
mine. Brer Harris!"
Then the elder gave It up. Clearly
the tenth commandment was against
him.-Chicago Tribune.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

President Taft's plea for economy
Was so strong that San Antonio man
sent along a dollar to help out the gov.
srnment. Many a. minister wishes he
had the Taft power OF exhortatSon
when the collection plate Is passed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Same Thing.

Joakley-You're right: most people
worry over what they haven't got.
but know certain people who worry
because OF what they have.
Coakley-That so? What have they7
Joakley-Nothing - The Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Rational Western Stock Show At csu
YER, January 16 to Fl.

A special rate of one fare for ths
round trip will be made via the Colo
RADIO and Southern for this occasion
from all points in the state. Tickets
will be on sale from points within loo
miles Of Denver on January l6, IL, ~
and 20. In addition to these dates
tickets will be sold from points moro
than 15O miles from Denver on Janu-
ary 18th. Final limit on all tickets
January oath.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

A California rival OF Luther Burbank
says he can grow apples on bushes.
Composers who have ideas for any
more popular songs about the old ap-
pie tree should make haste to market.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

According to report of Frank Nj.
Downer, superintendent of the U. 8.
Mint at Denver, there is $410.000.000
in gold coins and gold bullion stored
in the Mint.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
1he Limit.

DO you have much trouble with
your automobile?"
Trouble. Say. couldn't have more
II was married to the blamed mar
chine."-St Louis Star.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
STATE NEWS
OF INTEREST TO
ALL COLORADO
PEOPLE
COMING EVENTS IN COLORADO.

at Denver.
Jan. 16-21-National Stock show. Dem
yer.
Jan. 17-19-CoIorado Cattle Growers
Convention. Denver.
Jan. 17-19-CoIorado and Wyoming
Lumber Dealers Association ConNen-
tion, Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

Canada reports a shortage Of wood
pulp. But even q paper famine will
not make the average scribbler "cut
It short"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
Are You Sick
or Ailing? nH.d,s 1,''. IS. s.s'aD. s..a,a.

curative powers. peculiarly adapted to
restore health aad strength In just
such a condition as you are up against
1t has been doing this for more than
third of a century. Its legions Of
benefited friends telling Of health rs
stored. suherings ended. are found
you out by getting q bottle today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

Puccini's latest opera Is called Ia
Fenciulli de West" How many West
ern cowgirls recognize themselves In
that description?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

II is right to be contented with what
We have. but never with what We are.
Sir James Macintosh.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

Bob Fitzsimmons calls John l.. Sui
Ivan an old woman. Can't part OF
Mr.. Carnegie's $1O.O0O.00O peace gift
be devoted to healing the breach be-
tween those two celebrities?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
No Pass Books Issued.

Denver.-No Tramway pass books
have been issued this year and there
IS strong probability that the prac-
tee of issuing these books may be
abandoned altogether.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12
A piscouraoIno View.

I'VE must investigate this affair"
said the rural official.
Whats the use7" responded Farm
er Corntossel. Il never saw an inves-
ugation that changed anybody's per-
sonal likes and dislikes."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-01-12

The more solitary. the more friend
less, the more unsustained I am. the
more will respect and rely upon my
self.-Charlotte Bronte.