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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
ABOUT READY FOR THE APRIL
PRIMARIES.

The City Election Commissioners have
completed revising the poll books, and
will make one more inspection of the
books one day prior to the first primary
which will be held on April 4th.
Registrar Hicks has had the names of
all qualified voters enrolled on the new
poll books.
The official ballot, containing thirty
eight names, is being prepared and will
be printed in few days. 1t will be
the longest ticket ever voted in a city
election in Greenwood.
There will be over 500 votes cast in
this election, and much interest is being
manifested for each office.
Registrations are allowed up to mid
night of April 3rd, and registrations on
day of election will be refused by the
election officers. Therefore all concern
ed should govern themselves accord
ingly. If YOU haven't registered, be
sure to attend to it on or before the 3rd.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
RELIGIOUS CENSUS TO BE TAKEN
OF GREENWOOD.

THE Men and Religion Forward
Movement" which has been holding
campaigns in number of Southern
cities and throughout the United States,
had their representatives in Greenwood
a few weeks ago in the interest of the
campaign which was held in Memphis
recently. A committee from Green
wood attended the Memphis meeting
and found that one Of the most helpful
features Of the campaign was the ac-
curate religious census taken prior to
gathering.
The local committee in Greenwood,
representing the several churches, has
decided to take religious census Of
Greenwood next week possibly next
Friday. The men of the different
churches will be asked to make the can
vass. The city has been divided into
sections and each church is to take a
section and divide it up among the men
Of that church and the work Is all to be
done on the same day at the same hour,
and the facts are to be given over TO
the severel churches that each church
may mean more to those who lsok to
that particular church for counsel and
comfort.
1t is to be hoped that the men of
Greenwood will take hold of this splen-
did work and that the citizens and
households Of the city will offer every
assistance possible to the securing Of
accurate reports. This work is not to
be for any special church, but in the
interest of all the churches and of the
city at large. No census Of the colored
population will be taken at this time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

On account Of having to remit
PROMPTLY and REGULARLY Y to
the companies we represent, we
are forced to discontinue carrying
any account longer than thirty
days. Hereafter insurance prem
iums will be due on lst Of month,
and if not paid by 18th policy will
be cancelled.
GREENWOOD ms. AGENCY,
F. L. WHITMAN, Mgr.
DELTA INSURANCE AGENCY
By SHELBY S. STEELE.
W. M. PETEET, Insurance Agt.
w. A. BELL, Insurance Agent.
BARNWELL & ASHCRAFT,
By JOHN AsHcRAFT.
Greenwood, Miss, March 4, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
CHANCERY COURT CONVENES
NEXT MONDAY.

Next Monday the March term Of Le-
fore county Chancery Court will con-
vene in this city for a two weeks ses-
sion, with Judge Denton presiding.
Clerk Bew has everything in good
shape for the dispatch of business. The
docket is about the average and will be
disposed of IN less than two weeks.
Monday will be devoted to the settle
ments with administrators, executors
and guardians, and Tuesday the divorce
suits will be taken up. The usual num-
Der of divorce cases appear, but they
are all negroes except two cases.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
ARE YOU SPENDING ALL YOU
MAKE.

Think of the men you know that face
old age without dollar ahead. Ask
any one Of them il there wasn't time
in his life when he might have saved
if he had gone at it in earnest. Then
remember that if you don't start now
while you are young and your earning
capacity is the highest-you will be
penniess too when you are grown old.
Make your expenses less than your
income place your surplus in this bank
and while you save let your capital help
you to success by earning q per cent
interest compounded semi-annually.
Bank of Lefore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
SALES OFFICES

The McShane Cotton Co. believes
that the price of staple and bender cot
ton will improve just as soon as the
manufacturing 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
needed by the world and what is actually
short to the manufacturing world, is the
cheapest commodity in existence. Con-
sign your cotton to the McShane Cotton
Co. and get results.
Abstract Of Title Blanks for sale
at The Commonwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
SPENDERs VS.. SAVINGS.

The young man who spends all he earns
may appear to be having a good time.
He thinks he is. And he cannot under
stand why the thrifty men who earn less
salary has money when there is real
need forit, The spendthrift road leads to
ne edy and dependent old age. The saw
ing habit leads to independence, comfort
and prosperity.
We pay per cent interest on money
deposited in this bank.
Savings account are our speciality.
.. Bank of Lehore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
Virginia-Carolina
High-Grade
Fertilizers

They will give fruit trees just what they hungerng forhat
enables them to produce their utmost Apply 15 20 bs of these
fertilizers per espread around from eighteen inches to two feet
away from the tree according its zeokg them into the soil
about the roots They will wonderfully increase the yed the
pruning spraying and cultivation has been properly and carefully
done
Our 1912 Year Book will interest all fruit growers copy will
be sent free to you upon request mayhp to off mort
gage buy another farm.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
HAVE you A BANK ACCOUNT?

To be favorably known and recon-
mended by strong bank is valuable
asset. A bank account is an influential
factor in the career Of every man, and
a keen personal interest is taken in the
business success of the depositors of this
bank. We pay 4 per cent interest com
pounded semi-annually on money depos-
tied in this bank. si.00 win start an
account. Savings accounts are our
specially, Bank Of Ledore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Davis, of Meridian, and Mrs.
Oscar Johnston, of Friars Point, were
guests of the club.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
r. P. Parish Wednesday, March 9th,
and the members will give a Shake,
peare program as follows:
Influence of Shakespeare in Music
Mrs. Schilling.
! know a bank Henry Parker Mrs.
Wright and Miss Pettey.
Midsummer Night Dream, Mendels-
sohn-Mrs. Friermood and Mrs. John
Pettey.
Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Inds, DIR.
Arne-Mrs. Orman Kimbrough.
Hark, Hark, the Lark Schubert.
Mrs. Wilmington.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many
good friends for the numerous
acts of kindness shown us in our
recent misfortune. We not only
lost our home and household fur
nishings, but we were both badly
burned in the fire. For several
days We were laid up from the
effects of the burns received, else
this card would have been written
and printed sooner. The kindness
Of our friends will always be fond
ly remembered by us.
Mr.. &4MRS. r. w. SCALES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

If you think there is any doubt
about our being able to protect
you IN all kinds Of Insurance Just
step into our office and look over
the list of companies represented
by us--not a weak one in the lot.
Greenwood Insurance Agency,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22

Many sufferers from rheumatism
have been surprised and delighted with
the prompt relief afforded by applying
Chamberlain Liniment. Not one case
of rheumatism in ten requires any in
ternal treatment whatever. This lini-
ment is for sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
Fruit Crops must be Nourished TO Yield

Fruit crops take plant foods from your soil lust as do cotton corn
tobacco wheat OATS vegetables sugar cane peanuts or any other
Not only DO trees need fertilizer but they need the best
to be had You will make no mistake in buying and using
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-22
MATINEE MUSICAL.

The Matinee Musical met with the
Misses McShane, Wednesday afternoon
March 13th at three o'clock.
The regular business was disposed of
after which the following program was
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
ooINes IN COUNTY COURT.

The will of Fannie Walsh
Earl, late of Hamilton, Ont.
was presented by the executrix
on Friday, November ~, with
petition for admission. to pro-
bate. Land near Willow City
is part of the decedent's estate.
On Monday, Dec. 2 report of
sale of personal property in the
estate of Robert J. Follis was
made and the proceedings con-
firmed.
On Dec. 3 petition was filed
for guardianship of John A.
and Louis Holm, minors. Mrs.
Dora Nuland is petitioner and
asks that Ole Nuland be ap-
pointed guardian. -.
Tomorrow there will be a
hearing on petition for convey
ance of real property sold un-
der contract in the Mark Hawk
er estate.
Licenses to wed were grant
ed as follows: ...........
+ Nov. 29-to Elbert K. Quick
of Sundial, Alta, and Miss
Flora Grace Preston of Mohall.
Dec. 2-to John G.. Skjelstad
and Miss Annie Tosset, both of
Lansford. -... ....-........ ~.
Dec. ito Henry G. Chowen
and Miss Clara J. Greenup,
both of Lansford. They were
married in court chambers on
the same day by Judge Kirk.
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Treated at Minot Hospital

The following is taken from
the Minot Optic, where John
w. Schnitzler, we'll known
here was taken for treatment
for broke en- limb:
]. w. Schnitzler, banker of
Froid, Mont, and formerly
publisher of the Mohall Tri-
bune, was brought to ST..
Joseph hospital, Minot, late
last night to be treated for a
broken arm, sustained several
weeks ago when the belt of a
pumping engine broke, striking
him on the arm.
In order to mend the fracture
it was necessary to set a piece
of steel into the broken bone,
connecting the broken ends.
This operation is one of the
latest advances in modern sur
gerry. It was apparently sue
cessful in Mr.. Schnitzler's case
and he was able to. leave for
home this morning.
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The Crow. In ''The Fighting Par.on'

We wish to thank our many
patrons for their very liberal
patronage of our different at
fractions. 1t is our aim to give
the people of the Northwest
something good and up-to-date
at all times and if possible, to
make more friends by the ex-
cellence and cleanliness of our
different companies. Now in
regard to The Fighting Par
son." it is something entirely
new to the northwest. 1t is
not an old play rehashed. but
an eastern production of high
est merit, full of rich comedy
and striking situations. Trust
ing you will take advantage of
this dramatic treat, | remain,
Sincerely yours,
]. Earl Darlington,
Opera house. Dec. 9,
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES.

Many of the schools through
out the county observed
"Children's Home day. No.
1 and 2, Scandia district, com
bined and had a very interest
ing program: The offering
was $500. Credit is due the
Misses Anna and Inga Nord-
sletten for the success of. the
affair.
John Erickson has begun a
term of school in the Carbury
Special district. @,a ..
A. NJ. Bridston one of our
teachers in Hilton district, has
been compelled to go home on
account of being threatened
with pneu monia. We hope for
a speedy recovery. -.
Miss Maisie Dickinson has
begun a term of school in Oak
Greek district.
Miss Sarah V. Trainor of
Maxbass was a visitor in this
city last Thursday and Friday.
The Misses Lindberg, Vikan,
Dickinson and Gillespie and
Messrs. Hanson and Bridston
were callers at the Office last
Saturday. ~
Several of the rural schools
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IN DISTRICT COURT
Work OF the Term Resumed tuesday
Morning by Judge leighton
WINTER ESTATE CASE IS HEARD
Question as to Title Took up Con-
siderable Time This
Week

Pursuant to adjournment,
court was again in session on
Tuesday morning, Judge
Leighton Of the eighth district
presiding.
In the matter of State vs..
Hurst, charged with sale Of
Intoxicating liquors, in which
the bonds had been declared
forfeited and bench warrant
issued, an appearance was
made and the bonds were re-
instated.
The case of F. w. Cathro vs..
ID. H. Macarthur as adtninistrat..
or of the estate of Robert Win.-
ter, deceased, has occupied
considerable time and atten-
ton of the court this week.
This case involves the title to
a quarter section of land and
the issue in between the tax
title holder and the assignee Of
the heirs.
Gary VS.. Bennett was dis
missed for want of prosecution.
The same disposition was
made of the case ofShuman vs..
Stephens ct al.
In the case of G.. E. Fox vs..
VIM. Kress a verdist was re-
turned for the plaintiff for the
full amount claimed bv him.
The case of Porter vs.. Noon
ey was dismissed for want of
prosecution.
In Monarch Mfg. Co. vs..
Erickson & Miller, case in
volving the purchase of oil,
wherein breach of contract in
the matter of the terms Of pay
n1ent was alleged by the de-
fendant firm, both parties NOV
ed for directed verdict. This
took the question away from
the jury. The court took the
the matter under advisement.
Riebe VS.. Sam Plorin, sr.. in
which two cases were consolid-
ated, one for an alleged loan of
money and one for feed and
coal sold, is being tried as we
go to press. The testimony is
in and the attorneys are max
ing their pleas to the jury.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Supper and Sale

At the regular meeting of the
NJ. E. ladies aid, Wednesday,
December II, supper will be
served commencing at 5: 80 p.
m. for % cents, after which
articles suitable for Christmas
gifts will be sold. During sup
per and sale musical numbers
will be given. Supper and sale
will be held inthe church. Sale
commences at 6: 80 o'clock and
no goods will be sold or promis-
ed before that hour.
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At the Motio

; Four good feature shows are
billed for the week of Dec. 6 to
13 at The Motto. Tonight and
tomorrow there is western
drama, three reels, The Peril
of the Plains" The bill for
next Monday is The Redemp-
ton" a strong three reel show.
The Glass Coffin" will run
Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings and Regeneration" on
Thursday and Friday of next
week.
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Tax Sale December 10
The annual tax sale for d,

The annual tax sale for delin-
quent taxes takes place on
Tuesday, December 10, at the
county auditors office. Prior
to that time 1911 taxes may be
paid to the county treasurer.
The county auditor turned
over the 1912 tax lists to the
treasurer on November 3Oth.
Those wishing to pay their
taxes can now be taken care of
promptly.
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are making the necessary inn
provements in view of apply
ing for state aid. Vinje school
No. 3 hopes to classify as first
class rural school.
Supt. Layne and Com mis-
sioner Glomseth spent Thurs
day appraising a piece of land
in the Antler school district
and Mr.. Layne visited the
schools in that vicinity.
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Declared Intention

Four applications for first
papers, declaratory of intention
to become citizens, were fleI
this week. The parties are:
Martin Peder Haugland of
Landa, native of Norway; Hill
ding Nicholas Backman of
Souris, native of Sweden; Har-
old Branae of Souris, native of
Norway; Hjelmar Thomas
Sagdahl of Landa, native of
Norway.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Important Netiee

Patrons of Greiner's opera
house will please note that
tickets are on sale at the Flade-
land Williams Drug store and
not at Blades confectionery.
Secure your seats for The
Fighting Parson" here Mon
day evening, December 9.
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HIS LEFT MAnD CRUSHED
Warren Meers Lest 4 Finger In Feed
0rlndlRg Machine

While operating a feed crush
er at the John Renick farm on
Monday, Warren Moore got his
rnitten caught in the gearing
and his left hand was drawn
into the cogs. The little finger
was taken off and the fleshy
part of the hand considerably
lacerated. He drove here for
surgical aid. The injured
member is now doing nicely
but Warren admits it is rather
painful.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Local Man honored

At the annual meeting of
KEN Temple at Grand Forks
on Wednesday evening, Clar-
ence A. Hale of Grand Forks,
w. K. McIntosh of Bottineau
and John w. Pomeroy of Lang
don were chosen as delegates
to the imperial council which
meets at Dallas, Texas, next
May.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Checks Coming In

The silver service committee
desires to express appreciation
of the prompt response made
by a number of good citizens
in the matter of cleaning up
county's share of the
The books are still open
for contributions, large or
small.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Buy Christmas Gifts Now

DO your Christmas shopping early. Make your
lists and arrange your gifts with
possible worry To leave it TO the last minute and
do it with a rush. takes away much of the pleasure
Chrstnas-for you-also for the clerks. Besides the
stocks complete and the early shopper has the
best selection
The advertisements in The Courant will help you a
great deal in finding just what you Read
carefully.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Bseams Citizens

Final citizenship papers were
granted this week to Otto
Fredrik Hallsten, resident of
Sonris, native of Sweden and
to Matthias Haugland, resident
of Westhope, native of Norway.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
Story Crowded Out

We regret that, owing to
other demands on our space, an
interesting story of the adven-
lures of four Kramer citizens,
who went to dance by hand
car, is crowded out. Perhaps
they will not make any protest
on this account.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
AROUND the COUNTY

Lansford Masons elected
officers.
There are still a few booze
dispensers at Russell.
The Lansford Journal COM
plains of poor mail service at
that point.
A. A. knoke of Oinenee has
purchased an auto from Max
Ebenhahn of that city.
A daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. knute Feken of
Antler on November n.
The infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Axel Carlson of near
Souris died on November 22.
A colony of beaver are re-
ported as making their home
along the river banks near
Westhope.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kadletz and
family of Antler have located
at Minneapolis where they will
live in the future.
Vim. Yerkie, living near Will
low City had one of his valua-
BILE horses shot in the thigh.
The wound may prove fatal.
John (. Kerchenfaut n d
Miss Florence Richardson of
near Omemee were joined in
marriage on Thanks giving day.
A medicine show" closed
an engagement at Omemee
and the closing was welcome
more than any other feature of
the entertainment.
The Omemee Herald says
that Thanksgiving was like a
Fourth of July celebration in
that city. Must have been
something doing.
A hog killed at Westhope had
a dollar and a half stored away
in it's granary, and some of the
county exchanges are claiming
it on subscription.
The columns of some of our
county exchanges were rather
void of news on account of
Thanksgiving occurring in the
middle of the week.
Births at Westhope: to Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Austin, a
daughter on November %; and
to Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Rintaul
a son on November rs.
Bottineau county mich COWS
are. certainly holding their own
when it comes to market value.
Two of them sold at an auction
sale near Westhope for $3.50.
Miss Vera Bruce, who has
been acting in the capacity of
angel in the Souris Mes
senger Office resigned her posi-
ton to take up housekeeping.
Ernest &. Kinley died at his
home in Souris lastFriday after
a protracted illness. The re-
mains were interre d in Noun
tain view cemetery on Sun
day.
Four couples were joined in
marriage at Antler as follows:
On November "a, Miss Flake
Miller and Victor O. Shuman;
on November 20, Miss Hazel
Dooley and Bert Ashley; on
November rs, Miss Martha
Muscha and James Neweon; on
November u, Miss Susie Man
ming and Richard l.. Stark.
The latter couple were married
in this city.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
GOVERNOR FRANCIS E. M'GovERN OF WISCONSIN.

ISCONSN has her citizenship
wv but of her
w Governor Francis Mcovern Republican
Of wisconsin after the recent election in which hs
elected after hard Kare
OF the Republican
McGovern country
lawyer He admitted the
ke He drst district Milwaukee
1901 ana four later
for the United States
chair In 1911. and his term begin q January
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06

demonstrated in the contest. as
out of the entire 513 contest
ants, in almost every case those
that obtained mature corn used
home grown seed.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-12-06
We Reach the pespIe

Got that letter yet? No! Try
the long distance service of the
Northern Telephone company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-27
Unit RULE
Continued From Page One.)

The report said:
at is proposed in the minority re-
port to take away from Ohio the right
it has been always accorded, to united
action in the national convention. This
is the position taken by the great pro-
gressive governor of New Jersey.
Then the storm broke.
The New Jersey delegation began
the uproar.
A dozen pictures of Wilson appear
ed scattered through the hall and
Senator Williams, of Mississippi, who
was on the platform swung his hat
above his head as he led the cheers
for Wilson.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
to start a parade through the aisles.
From the galleries showers of litho-
graphs of Wilson fell upon the dele
gates and the galleries and floor join
ed in the cheering, the delegates and
spectators climbing upon the chairs.
In the center of the hall the big
block of New York delegates sat calm
and unmoved.
The band played and the cheering
increased.
After thirty-three minutes quiet wa
restored.
Senator Williams Leads Fight.
Senator Williams. of Mississippi
spoke for the minority report.
Governor Brewer of Mississippi
/ wanted to know whether Senator Wi
: lams, who had declared delegat
: should abide by the instructions give
him in the primary, did not believ
the vote of the entire state should nc
bind the state delegation.
Senator Williams replied that tn
state-at-large should control only tn
delegates-at-large, and that the di
) trict delegates should be bound by tn
district majority vote. The state co.
vention should not claim control ov'
the district delegates elected by Il
people.
"If you adopt the majority repo
here tonight" concluded Senator w
liams, you will do the most DANCE
our and most damnable thing it is
Y your power to do on this day Of o.
Lord"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-27
RAMSEY & COMPANY,
LEADING UNDERWRITERS
prompt AMBULANCE SERVICE,
NEW YORK GRAND ARMY.

Newburg, ~ Y, June 27-Strains OF
martial music and the Haunting OF
hundreds of flags greeted the civil
war veterans of the Empire state up
on their arrival here today for the
annual encampment of the New York
department of the Grand Army of the
Republic. This is the forty-sixth an
nnal reunion of the New York boys
in blue" and it has attracted large
attendance, despite the fact that the
past year has witnessed the passing
Of large number of veterans. Gen
B, F. odell, former governor Of New
! York, is chairman Of the committee o
arrangements. which has prepared Z
entertain the ''old boys" and thei
wives and children in lavish styls
Gen. odell will preside at the publ