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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
now TO 1--WE WI. ~ TnE BoLL wttvn

A practical farmer and man of
education now with the Depart
ment of Agriculture of the United
States, in this office yesterday was
asked if it were possible to grow
as much cotton with the boil Wee
VII as without it, and he answered,
Eyes, and No. No, if the farming
methods now in vogue are fol-
lowed"
His conversation was SO inter
esting that we publish it for the
benefit of everybody.
For the first year," he said,
"the weevil does not do much
damage. The second year and
the third year he works devasta-
ton. About the fourth year the
farmer begins to learn how to live
with him.
81 knew a farmer who grew
700 bales of cotton on 700 acres
of land near Shreveport. The
weevil cut his yield down to 100
bales. Two years later the farmer
, got his yield back to 700 bales.
There is a way of living with
the boil weevil and here it is: Be-
gin this year to make next years
crop. This fall | would sacrifice
some of the late cotton and i'm
mediately burn all the stalks and
all the trash on the field.
Il would do this to deprive the
weevil of a protected home during
the winter.
Then | would break the land.
Then | would break the land
again in February.
Then | would plant three weeks
before normal time Or just as soon
as | could.
would have the rows six feet
apart. Or wide enough so as to in
sure plenty of sunshine On every
plant. 81
would chop the cotton out as
soon as possible and then begin tC
pillow. | would go over that cot.
ton every ten days as long as it is
safe to pillow cotton.
THAT is what the successful
Texas and Louisiana cotton grow.
ers do to beat the boil weevil. L
is keeping the soil clean, gooC
preparation for planting and rapiC
and frequent cultivation."-Mem
phis Commercial Appeal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
TIE DOLLAR MARK

The universal wall of the age
is the high cost of living" From
every country and every social
stratum it rises like a dirge, spoil
ing the sunshine of content, sour
ing the ambrosia of life, says the
Commercial Appeal.
And not only are the prices
high, but there is more to say;
things that were Injuries are now
becoming necessities, luXurles that
were unknown a decade or two
ago are the commonplace exactions
OF today.
All of these things cost; and to
mhestt-tthhe hxeased demand upon
the purse there is a madden rush
In the market, a f~iercer competi-
ton in the offices, a more uncom-
promising battle in the professions.
The money-madness is in every
brain, the get-rich fever is throb-
bing in every pulse.
Under this singing lash men
are beginning to have a haunted
look the dollar-mark face is a
verify upon our streets, and even
in Our homes.
In every crowd you will see it,
the sharp, sinister selfish stamp
that money-grabbing leaves on the
human cOuntenance. 1t is undis-
gulsable unmistakable.
Men. still young in years, are
prematurely gray and stopped;
women who should still be soft
eyed and smooth Of brow, are
scanned with wrinkles and hard of
glance. 1t gets them all, this
stamp Of the money devil, and
when it gets them, it marks them
indelibly.
In modern life there is no rest,
no placidity. The dominant note
is to Guido your neighbor, to have
a finer house, cOstlier clothes, a
bigger touring car. The dollar
mark is become the sign of prom
inence and of things that are
"first-class";; poverty is scarcely
considered respectable. The poor
in purse, not the poor in worth,
are held to be the social outcasts.
A man may lie and steal and be-
tray, but if his dollar-mark is big
enough to cover the sin the world
does not pause to investigate.
When a poor man sins, he is left
naked to condemnation; he cannot
make the mystic dollar sign and
hide behind it.
The high cost of modern living
is not the only price we pay for
material things; it IS the price we
pay in lowered standards of ethics
and ideals it is the eating of the
dollar mark into our better natures.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Petition for Pardon
To Your Excellency, Governor E.
Noel.

To Your Excellency, Governor E. f.
Noel:
Your petitioner, Tom Lee Cummings,
would respectfully show to your Honor
that at the January, 1911, term Of the
circuit court of Lefiore county. Missis-
sippi, he was convicted of m~ans,augbter
on an indictment wherein he was charg-
ed with the murder of Tom NcMu..en,
your petitioner and said Tom McMuIlen
both being white men.
Your petitioner would further show
that the evidence in said case was close
and the jury while returning a verdict
OF ~maTsiaughter ON said Indictment for
murder recommended the mercy of the
court. ard you petitioner was sentenc-
ed by the court to two years imprison-
ment. Petitioner will further show that
the killing occurred in a timber camp
and that at the time of the shooting of
said McMu'len by your petitioner. or
petitioner believed hat his life was in
danger, the said McMutien having
knocked you petitioner down three
or four times and a large and vicious
cur deg alsn Jumped on your petitioner
each time be was knocked down by said
McMnlien. and your petitioner repeat
eddy and earnestly requested the said
McMuilen to quit knocking him down
and allow him to escape, which the said
McMullen refused to do, and while in a
state of great excitement and believing
his life to be in danger. and thinking
McMuiien was approaching him with a
large knife, your petitioner shot the
said McMuIlen in order to save his own
life.
Your petitioner Will further show that
during his term of Imprisonment he has
done ali in his power to make a trust
worthy and faithful servant of the state
that he has a wife aud baby dependent
upon him for support; that he believes
the punishment already melted out te
him is sufficient in this case, and he
therefore, prays that your Excellency
will grant him a pardon SO that he may
again be a fee man. Respectfully sub
mitued, TOM LEE CUMMINGS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

The following estimates have
been recommended for appropria-
tons for Mississippi River I'M.
provements at the hands of Cen
gress: Pascagoula River, $4,000;
Horn Island Pass, $4,000; Gulfport
harbor and Ship Island Pass, $780,
600; Wolfe and Jordan rivers,
5000; Pearl River, $4,000; mouth
of Yazoo and harbor at Vicksburg
5000; Yazoo, Tallahatchie, Cold
water and Big Sunflower rivers,
Tchula Lake, Steel and Washing
ton bayous, Lake Washington
and Bear Creek, $4,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

The Adams county grand jury
got busy with the unlawful retail
ers of whiskey in Natchez during
its recent session. One hundred
liquor dealers and owners of the
houses occupied by them were
indicted. The booze dispensers at
Vicksburg and Greenville had bet
ter look out, as they are liable to
run up against a first-class grand
Jury some time soon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Residence For Sale.

My two story residf roe in Congress
Heights is for sale Very little cash
NJ ded from right partv to make pur
chase. Lot, 100 X 1879 House built
1910. has all modern conyeniences. nice
" fin ;sh. d inside, cls sets in seach bed
room. Bath room conveniently located.
Large, comfortable bedrooms, dining
room al library. Anyone wishing t.
inspect this property with view of buy
ing. will Entify me at l.. fore Gro. Co
Will be glad to show them.
T. Fl. DENNIS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

could be no better medicine
than 0hamberiaia's Cough Remedy. NY
children were all sick with whoopipR
cough. One OF them was in bed, had q
n'Sn lever and was coughing up blood.
Oar doctor gave them Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the first desc eased
them. ard three bottles cured Them
says MRS II A Donaldson of Lexington.
MISS. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
PAY UP.

There are a great many accounts
due The Commonwealth for ad-
vertising, job printing and sub
scriptiOnS, and we must insist
UPON the prompt payment of same.
We will within the next few days
mail statements to those in arrears
and hope they will respond with
prompt remittances.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

The U. S. Senate Investigating
committee will report that Senator
elect Stephenson of Wisconsin did
not buy any votes to secure his
election. 1t will also comment on
the very large amount of money
the Senator spent, which seems
necessary under the Wisconsin
primary election law.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

It's time you were paying The
Commonwealth the amount of your
arrearage for subscription. We
can't send the paper unless you pay
for it. Please remit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
for Sale.

A neat 6 room cotsege only a few
blocks from bridge in North Greenwood
All modern conveniences ard a splendid
bargain. Have reasons for selling. APP
DIV to Z at this Office for further infor-
nation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Greenwood. Miss. Friday. Dec. /. 1871

WANTED-An industrious and
intelligent printer; principally for
straight type setting. Prompt pay.
Apply to or address this oiLce.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

The Dlversification Banquet to
be given by the Greenwood Busi-
ness League on December 9Th
promises to be a success in every
respect. A number of noted
speakers will be present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Ribbon Cane for Sale.

1 have for sale 900. 900 Stalks OF Fine
Ribbon Cane at $40 90 per 1000 stalks
where parties take same up. Will bed
same a. $3.50 per 1000
r.. A. PENTEf OST,
r F. D. No. 3. Cola. Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

The Times-Democrat's estimate
of the 1911 cotton crop, published
Monday last, was 14,835,OOO bales.
This estimate is 100000 bales less
than that made by the CONNER.
cial Appeal last Friday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
CLASSIFIED COLUMN.
Money to Loan.

We have some clients who desire to
loan money on farm property-regard-
less of the bell weeyil. For terms
apply RI POLLARD & HAMMER,
Attorneys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Don't be too pessimistic about
the boll-weevil problem. Just de-
termine that you are going to
prosper in spite of the pest, and
you will come out all right.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Found.

Long ladies gold pin. Fonnd on street.
Owner can get same by describing and
paying for This advertisement. Apply to
Paul Bergson, at H. E, Calm q Co.'S cot
Ton Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Sale.

One Underwood Typewriter, in use
six months. First-ciass in every re-
furniture.
9-S 1mo W. G. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Fer Sale.

NY late residence on Howard street,
IS front, $50 feet deep, will double in
value within next few years. Fourth
cash, balance one, two end three years.
E.. r. AUSTIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Advertise your holiday goods in
The Commonwealth handsome an
nual Christmas Edition, to be issued
December 18th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Citation.
State of Mississippi,
LeHDre County.

State of Mississippi, I
Lefiore County.
To William Arnold:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Clerk of Lefore County,
in said state, on the 4th Monday Of
March, A. D. 1912, to defend the suit in
said Court of Andrew Dahmer ct ais,
wherein you are defendant.
This 18th day of November, 1911.
c ". CROCKETT, Clerk.
POLLARD & BANNER. Atty's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
v. C. GEORGE.
For Rent.

A seveu-room residence on George st.
convenient location, all modern fixtures.
Will rent for S25 a mohth. For further
information apply to A. r. GARDNER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Desirable Offices for Rent

Two nice desirably located ofhce
rooms, upstairs In The Common wealth
Building, on Market street. Just the
thing for a D,ctor or Lawyers office
Apply at ouce to j. L.,1iilespia
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Posted.

Lands known as Buoy Place near
Greenwood are posted. All hunters and
Others are warmed to keep out. No
trespassing will be permitted.
BINGHAM & GEE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

A Munich medical journal re-
ports great success in treating
pneumonia cases with camphor.
Camphorated oil is injected under
-. so far every case has
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Thanksgiving Day was pretty
generally observed yesterday
throughout the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Lost Dog.

Run away Or stolen, one small yellow
Duil Terrier dog, with collar On. lnfor
nation leading Co his recovery will be
literally rewarded. J. II. LUCAS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Plenty Of corn generally results
in a good meat crop. Don't fail
to increase your corn acreage
next year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Lost.

A new black, presto collar overcoat
Removed from courtroom Tuesday abou;
noon. Reward on return to
j G. GILLESPIE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent or Sale.

Two-story, nine room residence, in
good condition, water and lights, con
v%eniently located. Apply to
SIMON DAVIDSON.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Sale or Rent.

NV residence in North Greenwood, all
modern conveniences, servants house,
out houses, etc.
JOHN ASHCRAFT.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Sale.

75xl25 feet, Howard ST, nearly oppo
site new pos Office building.
f. X. AUSTIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

University" is the slogan for
next years crop.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Land For Rent.

%, 100 or 200 acr y of land, y miles
from Greene God, ! r rent. -Four 4-roOm
houses. four 2 room honses-ail ceiled
and painted: artasian water. Good
terms to right parties. Apniy to
S. ]. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent.

Nice large furnished room for rent,
on Dewey street, for gentlemen only.
Call this Office or phone 633.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Position Wanted.

Position for year 1912 by an expert
erced cotton planter. 30 years expert
ence. Onsv a frst-"lass position con-
sidered. Property would be inspected
before closing trade as TO d~esirahiiity
for man with family. Have never been
discharged by emalover in % vars
management It large properties. r. asen
making change. Apply to X. l.. this
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Found

A bunch of about Is keys on the
Southern Railroad track. Apply at
this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
Land For Sale.

900 acres Of land in splendid condition
z miles from Greenwood, With nine
houses. For further information apply
to S J.. STEIN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Congress convenes next Mon
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent.

Large Furnished Rooms. Apply
o j. F. MENEES.
4O2 Market street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent.

Room House on Montjoy Street, ont
block from public school.
W, NJ. HAMMER
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent.

Rooms suitable for light ~house-keep.
ing, electric lights and bath; reasonable
rent. 400 WalthaIl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01

Cravers Of freshest quality candies
shop q the Handy Kitchen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
For Rent.

FOR Rent.
5-room cottage in North Greenwood.
$50 90 per month. Apply to
w. C.. PEEL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05

all must 90 our part tow ard making
these services success.
Johnson Rundell of PIatteville was
here on Saturday.
Tom Woodward Of Hurley, S. D.,
is here on visit.
Mrs. Harry Allen has been having
her home papered; a Platteville man
did the work.
Quite crowd were in town Satur-
day it being caucus day.
Allen Bros. have put up some new
window shades with the firm name on,
which greatly improves the appear
ance of the store front.
Miss Blades, teacher of the primary
department, is spending her vacation
at her home in Dubuque.
The Wilkinson mine was recently
disposed of at Benton; Franklin
Rundell was one Of the owners.
A meeting of the bank directors
was held at the bank Friday night.
Miss Carrie Livingston is at home
from Benton.
Miss Marie Livingston. teaching in
lola, Kan, is expected home in April.
Miss Alta McCloud, Of Arthur has
been a guest at the Jno. Sandman
| home.
Jno. L. Alcott will bui the Thos.
Wilkinson residence.
Bernard Livingston from lola,
Kan. is here on a visit with his
parents, W. G. Livingston and wife.
Willis Knox is here from Lancaster
and acting as chauffeur for DR.. Bald
win.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Alton b,
we're over Sunday guests of relatives
here.
Miss Chandler, Of Montfort, visited
several days here at the Chandler
home.
Mrs Chas. Kraemer, of Cobb, was
an over Sunday guest with her sister,
Mrs B Skate.
Rev. Ivey went to Montfort Mon
day to spend the day.
Wess Watson was Lancaster caller
Thursday.
A number of bodies have been re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05
BIG GRANT.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Ed Hipen becker and wife returned
home Sunday evening from their
wedding trip. The neighbors and
friends chiravari them Tuesday even
ing and then had an oyster supper at
George Jerrett's Wednesday evening.
Andrew Browning, Of Lancaster,
framed a barn last week for AIonzo
Jerrett.
Charley Graham delivered hogs to
Lancaster Tuesday and Will Graham
Wednesday.
Frank Schmtz and wife spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with the former s
parents at Cassville
Laura Walker came home Saturday
evening for a weeks vacation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05
FIVE POINTS,.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Slaght are the
proud parents of baby boy, born
March II.
Will Kroening called at Spiegel-
berg's Wednesday.
School resumed Monday April 3.
following the vacation.
M. 0. Reynolds delivered hogs to
Lancaster Monday and Tuesday.
Floyd Slaght sold cattle and hay
last week.
Mrs. M. 0. Reynolds has bought
an incubator; she intends to raise
lots of chickens.
Dan Curtis butchered last week.
Earl Reynolds is taking violin
lessons from Harry E, Gross.
J. Ell. Slaght has sold seven horses
this spring.
Otto Brandemuhl IS seriously Ill
with pneumonia.
Will Ritter is doing a successful
business selling corn planter trucks,
patented by Kilby & Kerr.
Several people in Five Points re
ceived d message announcing the
death of Mrs. Kel Taylor, of LOOMS,
South Dakota. Her husband died
three week ago of pneumonia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05

moved from the old burial ground al
rock cemetery to the new addition re
Gently purchased.
Ernest Biddick and Mable Livings
ton, students at p. NJ, are here spend
ing their vacation.
Mrs. Bert Alton was at Cobb be.
tween trains last Thursday.
Miss Anita Chandler, student al
Gays Mills, is spending her vacation
with her parents.
Albert belong, of Montfort, was
a Sunday CALLER.
The w. G. T. U. have chosen sides
and are having contest to obtain new
members; the losing side will serve a
spread to the winning side.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05

Sherm Hayden drove down Fri
day after his sister, Mrs J. Kilby,
who accompanied him home for a
visit.
J. F. Patterson and wife of
Bloomington, visited at J. K. Patter-
sons Tuesday.
Town board met Tuesday.
A number from this place we're at
Cassville to attend the big horse
sale which was advertised; but
under the circumstances there was
no sale.
Mrs. Julia Wildman and Clara
Gardner of North AndOver were
pleasant callers Friday.
Harry Peak and wife visited in
town Friday.
Horace Winner sawed wood
Thursday.
Lester Donaldson visited here a
few days last week.
There is a new boy at George
HoughtOn's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05
BEETOWN.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Ada Allen is visiting at home this
week.
Mr. Oldrige, of Dubuque, was a
caller Saturday.
Erskine Auel is employed in a
creamery at Bloomington.
Mrs. J. Millin, of Glen Haven will
be at the hotel Beetown, April z and
s with a fine line Of spring mil
linery.
Lancaster callers Friday: George
Thorpe, John, Jack, Jas. Birch, E.
Metcalf, VIM Brun, Mike Hillary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05
LIVINGSTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Ruby Skate went home with Pr1n.
Wiseman to Benton for few days
visit
Miss Katherine Meyer has returned
to Lancaster
Frank Linenfelser Of Madison,
visited with his mother between
rains on Saturday
A number from here drove to Mont,
fort and attended the contest Friday
evening. Carol Livingston won 1st
place.
Rev. Ivey held mems meeting in
the NJ e. church Sunday at O'Clock
p. III. a number Of men were won
over TO Christ.
Rev Ivey has had a number Of con
versions during his meetings.; these
are wonderful opportunities and we
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05
Custom Saving.

I now have my saw mill in opera
ton, miles southwest of Lancaster,
and am prepared to attend promptly
to all orders for custom saving or tc
fiji orders for lumber and sawed tim
Der for barns etc, at reasonable prices.
1m2c JOHN FLESCH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-04-05

FOR SALE-Seven room house in
west part of city, nearly new. Price
reasonable. Easy terms. Will rent.
50w5. L. D. EASTMAN
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-09-06
VAIL ITEMS.
. + :. + ~ *****++*:,

Sunday. September Gath, of the pres
ent month, is expected to be gala
day for Vail. The Ladies' Cemetery
association on that day will celebrate
the erection of the cross in st. AIMS
cemetery that they have been working
for for long time. The cross will be
twelve feet and two inches in ,heighth
and will cost, including the two
statues, about $500. The Corpus that
will be fastened to the cross will be
nearly life size and the two statues
were made at Leghorn, Italy. The
corpus will be of white carara marble.
The cross will be Quincy lower vein
granite and will weigh about twelve
tons. The work here will be done by
J. D. Goss, representing the Sueboda
Marble works of Omaha. The Gene
terry association have secured to
preach the dedication sermon on that
day Father Farrelly. of Carroll. one
of the most eloquent orators in west
ern Iowa, and the people who will
be lucky enough to hear him will be
well satisfied. In the last five years
there has been laid out about two
thousand dollars in making improve
ments and identifying the cemetery.
1t is. believed that few west OF the
Mississippi river will have finer or
more beautiful cross than Vail. The
exercises will be held Sunday after