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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
Good Advice.

II you would take David Crockstt's g
advice: "8e sure you are right, then
go ahead" you would make very few
blunders.
The average man acts before he
thinks, and il you are spending all you
are earning, you better start to think
about your future, and open a savings
account with this bank and add to it
regularly. The longer you wait to
pursue the right course the harder you
will find it to do, as a habit once
formed is hard to get rid Of. Get the
savings bank habit.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
FIVE BUILDINGS BURNED SUNDAY
MORNING.

Last Sunday morning at 9:40 an alarm
was turned in from District s, it ap
pearing that the Bon Ton Cafe, ON corn
er Of Carrollton aud Lamar Streets, had
caught afro from the defective hue
The flames were noticed by several
passing, and several attempts were
made TO turn In the alarm, and finally
after several Efforts connection was
had with central, and the alarm given
| in.
When the fire department left the
fre-house, the flames had fully enwrapp.
ed the bui ding containing the restau-
rant, and upon their arrival at the
scene OF the conilagration, the roof was
falling In. As the main wagon passed
the Kitchell Hotel, on account of the
impossible condition OF the streets, the
hose was dumped out Of the wagon and
was hastily placed back, and up
on the arrival at the fire Chief johnson
was forced to make different con-
nection owing to the tangled condition
OF the hose. Another connection was
made by several volunteers under the
direction Of the chief OF the department
and two streams were thrown into the
fire at both ends Of the building.
This corner is congested with frame
stores and negro cabins which enabled
the flames to spread so rapidly. After
splendid fire fighting, the flames were
checked after destroying the two-story
frame building occupied by Bon Ton
Cafe and two small frame stores west Of
the cafe. On the north side Of the cafe, /
two small negro cabins were almost
totally destroyed, Considering the fact
that these buildings were so thickly To-
Gated, and the further facts OF the late
ness OF the alarm and the impossible
condition Of the streets, the fire de-
partment are to be highly commended
for their splendid work. Chief johnson
states that they could have done better
had 1t not been for the interference of
spectators who constantly impeded
their week by their suggestions and 1
threats.
Ali Of the buildings destroyed belong
I'D to Dahmer Brothers. Their loss
amounted to fully $1,000, with no in
snrance on same--the rate being SO
high that it was considered cheaper to
,arry their own risk. Messrs. Dahmer
will rebuild at an early date,
putting a two.stcry on the corner and
TWO one story balldingsfwesto OF it, each
II which will be brick structures.
The total damage Of the fire, on build
ngs and stocks and household goods
will average about :$7,500, and all Of
jhe property was uninsured, owing to
,he high rate assessed against these
rame structures. Though hard loss
10 the owners, this end OF the street .
lear the depot will be greatly improved
~ the erection Of brick stores.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Friends here of Mrs. Ada Rob-
ertson have received cards an
nouncing the marriage of her
daughter, Ethel Mae, to James
Henry Washington, which took
place in Gainesville, Ga, on Janu-
ary 10th. The many Greenwood
friends of the charming young
bride join The Common wealth in
extending congratulations to the
happy couple, and in wishing for
them full realization of their
fondest anticipations in life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
BANK OF COMMERCE STOcKHOLD-
ER'S MEETING.

Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock
the stockholders Of the Bank Of Com
merce held their annual meeting in tbs
parlors Of this strong financial institu-
tion.
The usual l0j. dividend was declared
and paid the stockholders, and the fol-
lowing officers we're reel lected;
7. X. Henderson, President,
A. Henderson, Vice. President
r, c, King, Cashier,
II. L. Ray, Assistant Cashier.
Howard Stewart, ook.keeper.
Frank King, Clerk.
Directors: Alex. Henderson, W. s.
barry, W. G. George, ". L. Ray, u. N.
kearney, T. r. Henderson and r. G.
King.
This staunch bank is recognized
as one Of most conservative. substantial
and successful banking institutions in
the states financial circles, and tho
splendid administration is to be con-
graduated upon its ACHIEVEMENTS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
PROCEEDINGS JANUARY SESSION
CITY COUNCIL.

Be it remembered that the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen Of the City OF Green
wood held their regular monthly ses-
sion at its duly appointed time, there
being present all members and officers
1t being the time for the election OF
City Attorney for the ensuing year, and
the names Of Lomax & Tyson being plac-
ed in nomination, the said law tirm OF
Lomax & Tyson was elected for the
year Of 1919.
1t being the time for the election OF
City Health Officer, and the name OF DR..
J. W. Dulaney having been placed in
nomination, he was elected for the year
Of 1912.
The report OF r. l.. Miller, Marshal
and Tax Collector, WAS received and ap.
proved as follows: fines and cbsts, $l47.-.
30; privilege license $500; street tax,
$500; advalorem taxes, $49l6.67. r. L.
Miller was allowed $l338 90.
The report Of the municipal deposi-
tory was received and approved as fol-
lows: general fund, S2l5S.97; school
fund, $l9S8.5S; street fund, S54,55; in
terest fund, S2O74 80; school building
fund, $l0,0O0.OO.
Report of Street Commissioner W. |.
Carr was received and approved AS fol-
lows; vouchers approved for S254,44,
and warrant ordered issued for $4,000.
Reports of the Light & Water Com.
mission, City Health Officer, and Fire
Department received and approved.
Petition OF r. Reim4n was received
and rejected.
Petition OF g. s. Pate ct al for install
alton Of arc light on corner OF George
and Pearl streets received, and favor /
orably referred to Light Il Water Com
Mayor authorized TO issue City's note
In the amount OF $4,000 for loan for
street purposes.
Then the following accounts were al !,
lowed, before final adjournment:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
NO REASON FOR 1T.
Hhen Greenwood Citizens Show the
Way.

Rhen Greenwood Citizens Show the
Way.
There can be no Just reason why any
leader Of this will continue TO suffer
he tortures Of an aching back, the an
hoyance Of urinary disorders, the dan
ers of serious kidney ills when relief
<Is so nea, at hand aud the most positive
&proof given that these ills can be cured.
Read what Greenwood citizen says:
~ L. M. Hebenor, 205! Carrollton Ave,
Hreenwood, Miss, saws: "About two
Years ago began to suff or from kidney
fomplaint. 1t started with occasional
pain in the small OF my back, followed
BY a severe, dull ache across my kid
|neys. Dizzy spells seized me and at
'such times everything before me seem
ed to be whirling. My kidneys caused
|ine no end OF annoyance, the secretions
being too frequent In passage. A friend,
who had taken Daan's Kidney Pills with
good results, recommended them to me
and procured box at Chandler's Drug
Store. Before long noticed beneficial
results and the contents Of three boxes
completely cured me. have never had
any recurrence Of my former trouble
Fer sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan' sand
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
G. A. BURNS A CANDIDATE FOR
CITY CLERK.

The announcement Of G. A. Burns az
candidate for City Clerk of Greenwood
appears In this issue of The Common
wealth, to which the attention OF the
voters is directed.
Mr.. Burns is one OF Greenwoods old
est citizens, having resided here nearly
twenty-six years, and has always taken
an interest In the affairs OF the city. lie
is an ex-Confederate soldier, Is a man of
kindly disposition and pleasing man
ners, and is capable of discharging the
duties Of the position to which no as
pires. .. .
He submits his claims to the people
and asks at their hands favorable con-
sideration at the approaching primary
election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
RECEPTION AND TEA

To be given at the Kings Daugh'
ters Hospital on Friday afternoon
January 26th, from 8 to 5 o'clock
Everybody cordially invited to
come,
To supply the needs twill take
quite a sum;
We want you to see our hos
pital and nurses,
So be sure to come and bring
your purses.
Mrs. R. Thayer, Mrs. Lewis Hum
phrey, Mrs. 7. F. Steele, Mrs. j. W.
Dulaney, Mrs. R. H. Barrett, Hos
pital Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
New Train Service on the
Y. & M. v.

Commencing January 2lst, the Y. &
NJ. v. r. r. will put on new passenger
train between Tutwiler and Charleston.
This train will make Agency stops,
the schedule at the more important
points being as follows: Leave Tutwil-
or 7;20 am; Swan Lake 1857 am Min.
ter City 8:29 a.m.; Philip 900 am;
arriving Charleston 1925 am. Leave
Charleston 2:2o pm; Philip 3:55 pm.
Minter City 4:2i pm; Swan Lake 4:5S
pm; arriving Tutwiler $3.50 pm.
This new train will also furnish In
creased service between Greenwood
and Charleston, as q Charleston coach
viii be placed on trains S4i and 342 be-
tween Greenwood and Philip. which
will be handled on the new train be-
tween Greenwood and PhiIipp and
Charleston.
5 O. II. BOWER,
General Passenger Agent. 4.
Memphis, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

LADY WANTED - To introduce our
very complete Spring line Of beautiful
wool suitinss, wash fabrics, fancy
waistings. silks, etc., laces and petit
coats. Ali up to date N. Y. City Pat
terms. Finest line on the market. Deal
ing direct with the mills you will find
our prices low. Profits $40 to $50 week.
ly. Samples and full instructions pack
ed In neat sample case shipped ex-
press prepaid. No money required. Ex-
press prepaid. Write for particulars.
Be first to apply. Standard Dress Goods
Co., Desk sos. Birmingham, NY
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

Mrs AL III Tabor, Of crider, Mo, bad
been trouHt i'd with sick headache for
about FIVE ysars, when she began TAX
ing Chambe'Iain's Tablets. She has
taken two bottles of them and they
have cured her. Sick headache is
caused by . disordered stomach, for
which these tablets are especially in
tended, Try them, get well and stay
we'll. Sold BY all dealears.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

The McShane Cotton Co believes that
the price Of staple and bender cotton
will improve just as soon as the manu-
featuring world realizes the extent Of
damage to crops during August and
September. While last years prices
may not be realized, great Improvement
over present prices will prevail In next
sixty days. Cotton, for the amount need
ed by the world and what 10 actually
short to manufacturing world, is the
cheapest commodity Ia existence. Con-
sign your cotton to the Mcshane Cotton
Co and get results.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

There have been six bank failures In
the state during the past year, nearly
all Of them small institutions that had
been In weak condition for some time.
1t is regarded as more than likely that
the legislature will enact law at this
session providing for rigid system Of
state bank inspection.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
DIR. CARTER HELM JONES LEG,
TURED WEDNESDAY EVENING.

DIR. Darter Helm Jones delivered a
magnificent lecture to delighted aud.
ience at the First Baptist Church We'd
nesday evening.
After the brilliant address DIR. Jones
and his venerable mother, the widow of
the late Rev. William Jones, chaplain Of
the Confederate Veterans and author OF
the life Of Robt. Il. Lee, were rendered
a lovely reception in the pretty parlors
OF the church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
A GREAT TEMPERANCE LECTURER
NEXT WEEK.

It is announced that Mrs. Florence
X. Atkins will speak at the Methodist
church on Tuesday evening Of next
week. Mrs. Atkins is the National or
ganizer Of the Womans Christian Tenn
pcrance Union and is said to be one OF
the most gifted speakers on the temper
ance platform today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
The McShane Cotton Co. The Hope
Of The Greenwood Marker.

We use every endeavor to please our
customers and work early and late in
Ito devise ways aud means to sell
our customers cotton for value. II you
need to be convinced Of this fact,
make us shipment of cotton and our
contention win be borne out by the re-
suits. Ship to the McSoane Cotton
Company, Factors, Front and Main
streets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
Have You Stopped to Consider

That the saving Of small things at the
beginning gave our wealthy men the
foundation Of their millions. You may
never have million dollars you
couldn't save that much from your
earnings, but yoa can save enough to
make an investment that might grow
to many times the original sum. You
win not be able to make that invest.
ment unless yos start to save.
BANK OF LEFLoRE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

Weller y daly receiving orders
from all OVER he country for jew
elry diamonds, watches, solid silver
and plated war; novelties, etc. The
10 per cent. reduction given on all
catalogue jeweer's prices attracts
busiaess from everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends for
the generous assistance rendered
during the recent illness and death
Of Mrs. D. A. Joiner. Their many
kindnesses will always be remem-
bered with appreciation by us.
Dorsey A. Joiner.
Mr.. & Mrs. j. P. Joiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowell.
Sunny Side, Miss, Jan. Is, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. schilling returned from
New Orleans Sunday and are now at
home to their friends at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Mann on Washing
ton avenue. The Commonwealth joins
in with their many admirers In extend
ing hearty congratulations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

First-class pictures of your homes,
plantations, automobiles. cattle, dogs
poultry anything you want photo
graphed.
Interiors Of slops or homes a
specially.
Make appointments with Mrs.
Spurrier, Phone 81, or Chas Esper,
Phone III.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

When you want reliable medicine
for cough or cold take Chamberlain's o
Cough Remedy. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

Persons troubled with partial paralysis
are often very much benefited by mas
saying the affected parts thoroughly
when applying Chamberlain's Liniment,
This liniment also relieves rheumatic
pains. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

II your children are subject to at
tacks OF Group, watch for the first symp
tom, hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse and the attack may be
warded off. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

o. 6 doses 1868" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19
SUBSCRIPTION. $1.5O PER YEAR
BRANCH-sCHILLING WEDDING.
Special to Little Rock Gazette.

Speclal TO Little Rock Gazette,
Searcy, Jan. ia beautiful wedding
occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Ward, Sr,
when Miss Eunice Branch was married
to 7. IL. Schilling Of Greenwood, Miss,
the Rev. G. @. Golden, d. D., officiating
Just before the ceremony Miss Emmett
Snipes sang "If Had a Thousand
Lives to Live" accompanied by Mrs. r.
A. Ward, Jr., violin, ard Mrs. Herbert
George, piano. Lohengrins matchless
wedding march was beautifully render.
ed by Mesdames George and Ward. Ave
Maria was played during the ceremony,
with Mendelssohn's march as reces.
sional. Miss Maud Smith and Miss
Minnie Haney preceded the bride down
the stairway, forming an aisle OF broad
white satin ribbons. A fern and palm.
banked altar marked the place OF cere-
mony, the bride entering with her
brother, r. II. Branch. by whom abe was
given in marriage. The groom was at
tended by B. +. King as best man. Miss
Haney wore a pale canary satin, and
Miss Smith messaline gown of deli
cate lavender tint. The bridal robe |
was of white satin with square court
train and iiImy tulle veil draped be.
comingly from coronet OF orange
blossoms. A shower boquet of bride
roses, lilies of the valley aud ferns, with
long knots OF tulle, completed the cos.
tune. The newly married couple left
at once for New Orleans and other
Southern points, after which they will
go to Greenwood, Miss, their future
home. The bride travelled Ia a tailored
suit of brown with accessories en- suite.
One OF the prettiest home weddings
that has ever taken place In Searcy
was solemnized Tuesday at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Ward, ST., in which
Miss Eunice Branch and p. E, Schilling
were the contracting parties,
Miss Branch, since her advent into
young womanhood, has been one OF
Searcys most popular and bewitchingly
beautiful, charming and highly intellec.
tual maidens, She 10 finished scholar
rom the department Of expression Of
galloway College, and has for several
years been teaching in the schools Of
Greenwood, Miss, where she met Mr..
'chilling, leading business man of
hat city. We congratulate him upon
having won one Of our greatest capital
'rizes. May the powers that be smile
,racioualy upon the future happiness
md prosperity of Mr.. and Mrs. SchiI-
ing. g.--searcy, Ark, paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

ROOMS FOR RENT--Two nice furn-
ished rooms for gentlemen. Apply to
Mrs. J. L. Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-19

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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-29
HANDS CRACKED AND BLED

st. Clair, Monty trouble began
about fifteen years ago.. 1t was what
'ome claimed eczema. The form the
disease worked under was a breaking
put with watery blisters on my hands
which would then dry and scale, and
then would follow the trouble of
cracking and bleeding, also itching
and hurting. My hands were disfig.
ured at the time, and sore. The trou.
BILE was very annoying, and disturbed
my sleep. This last February it was
ever SO much worse than before. !
did not do an my work on account OF
the condition Of my hands. I could
not put them in water without max
ing them worse. I tried a lot OF home
remedies, also salves and llniments
that claimed to be a cure for the
trouble, but I did not obtain a cure.
cat last I saw the advertisement for
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. 1 sent
for a sample. I thought they would
cure, SO I sent for a fifty-cent box OF
Cuticura Ointment and some Cuti.
cura Soap. A doctor advised me ia
keep ahead with the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and they cured me com
pletely. No trace of the trouble re,
mains" (Signed) Mrs. Mary Taylor,
Mar. 20, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-29
The HEART OF A WOMAN
BY BARONESS ORGY.
Author of "The Scarlet PimperneL" "Pettieoat Rule" Eta

~ ~" a1r-Naf 4Na"t
ulity. Coroner jury had met mere
today in this stuffy room in order to
conduct an inquiry on the death of
Philip de Mountford. heir presumptive
to the earlao,n OF Radc!ysse.,T The crowd
of fashionable and idle gapers had
pushed and jostled in order to hear the
ugly story of how wealth and posi-
ton are fought for and intrigued for
even at the cost Of crime.
And now to think that the man who
lay dead was just a bricklayer's son!
1t was absolutely incredible. Not till
a few moments later did the spectators
realize that, If the seedy man at the
table spoke truly, then they We're wit
Messing a drama even more poignant
than that of the original MURDER; a
drama Of deception and of fraud, and a
mystery far deeper than that which had
originally confronted the sensation
mongers.
Strangely enough, i%ncredulity died
down, and died down very quickly. A
subtle wave filled the murky atmos-
phere compelling every mind to belief,
long before the mans assertions were
proved to be correct. The most indif-
ferent became conscious of an over
whelming conviction that the witness
was speaking the truth.
h conviction was absolutely par
amount in the minds of the chief &C
tors in the play. To them all. to Col
onel Harris and to Louisa. to Mr.. Dob
son n the solicitors, the truth of the
statement was never in question. An
unerring instinct forced them to be-
lieve; and lei beliefs are as uncon-
querable as they are overwhelming.
Truth that is an absolute, unquestion-
able truth find it's way to the mind.
when the latter is attuned to subtle or
psychic impressions.
And as the truth was borne in upon
these people, so did they realize the full
ness of its meaning, the deep signi-
ficance of it's portent.
To some of them it seemed as if in a
brilliantly illuminated world, all the
lights had suddenly been extinguished;
to others. as if in a dark and intricate
cavern, full of black, impenetrable
shadows, dazzling lights had been sud
denly switched on.
Louisa, looking across at Luke, saw
that to him it mean the latter, and that
some of the new, dazzling light had IL
Illuminated the darkness of his soul.
Something Of the tense Rightly of his
attitude had gone from him; lot the
sorrow perhaps, but the blank hope
lessness Of a misery that founders in
a sea of the unknown.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-29

rhages which would last for weeks and 7
was not able to sit up in bed. | suffered
a great deal with my back and was so
v l could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any homework for three
years.
CHOW I can do as much work %
any woman of my age in the county.
thanks to the benefit I have recesvsh
f. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. I recommend your remedies
to all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
deceived such widespread and unquaN.
fed endorsement. We know Of no otlsar
medicine which has such q record of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham'g
Vegetable Compound. For more than 30
years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
IF you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Go.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a Yonnan.
and held in strict confidence.