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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
BUSINESS. LEAGUE NOTES.

There was an enthusiastic meet
ing of the Board of Directors Of
the Business League Tuesday
evening, 18th inst, at which many
matters of Importance were con-
sidered and progress shown in
the efforts of the League to Sc
cure the building Of a grain ele-
vator and corn meal mill. A let
ter was read from a gentleman in
Kansas who is now manager of a
mill and elevator, stating that he
would probably come to Green
wood to look the matter over
with a view Of developing such
an enterprise, at some date i'm
mediately after the first of Jan
uary, and the prospects of secur-
ing the mill and elevator seem
favorable.
Two cooperage concerns are
in correspondence with the Secre-
tary of the Business League with
the view of locating in Green
wood and a representative of at |
least one concern is expected in |
Greenwood within the next fifteen
days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
MRS. JOHNSON'S DEATH.

Mrs. Ella B. johnson, wife o.
DR.. W. 7. johnson, vice-preSiden
OF the Bank of Leflore, and one
Of Greenwood'S wealthiest plan
ters and capitalists, died on the
18th inst. Mrs. johnson had beer
III only about 10 days, but a com.
pllcation set in and the skill Of
the best physicians and surgeons
in the south was unable to effect
her recovery. Mrs. johnson is
survived by her husband, two
daughters, Mrs. Latham Ray and
little Miss Eloise johnson, and
other relatives in Greenwood,
among whom are Mr.. and Mrs.
K. I. Jones, Mrs. c. NJ. Melton,
Miss EllaMai Melton,and others, all
prominent in Greenwood's busi-
ness and social circles. Mrs.
johnson had been a resident of
Greenwood for quite a number
OF years, and was always promi-
nently identified with religious
and social movements, and her
unexpected death was a great
shock to the entire community.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted in the First Baptist church
(of which she was a member
by DR.. c. Y. Edwards, at. 10
O'Clock last Saturday morning.
The remains were inferred at
Odd Fellows cemetery, the fol-
lowing persons acting as pail
bearers:
Active-J. W. Quinn, W. R.
Graham, E. B. Bell, L. P. Quinn, |
W. B. Dickins, j. T.. Flanagan,
F, M. Aldridge, W. T. Mathews, |
S. G. Wilson, J. E. Mann, R. c.. |
King; Honorary-Louise Wilson, |
Esther Jennings, Susan Malone, |
Gladys Jones, Martha Barber,
Willie Deal, Sally Rush, Ouida
Crawford, Annie c. Foster.
To the grief-stricken husband, |
and other relatives
The Commonwealth extends
sincere sympathy in this hour of
their great bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL.

Mr.. Ed Jones, Of Schlater,
bought this week from MessrS.
r. B. and Z. H. Schlateri their
800-acre plantation, adjacent to
the town Of Schlater, the consider
alton being $500 per acre, or
$4,000, spot cash.
This is a very valuable tract of
land, and the price paid for it
was reasonable enough.
MFR. Jones is one Of Leflore
county's most extensive and sue
cessful planters, and we congratp7
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
One of the cleanest, daintiest,

One of the cleanest, daintiest,
and altogether most delightful
plays Of the season is promised
for presentation at the Greenwood
Theatre, Jan. 18th, 1913, when
Adelaide Thurston will be seen
for the first time in her new COM
edy "The Love Affair, written by
Frederick PauIding who has been
closely associated with Miss
Thurston for several years as
leading man and stage director.
Mr.. Paulding has selected a cast
cast Of players of unusual and
gratifying excellence. The tour
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
late him upon this recent valu-
able acquisition to his estate.
MILEAGE BOOK FOUND

By one OF my negro tenants on
Greenwood Shellmound road,
containing a goodly number Of
unused miles in same. Owner
may obtain same by applying
to the undersigned, giving de-
scription Of same, and by paying
for this advertisement.
Z = DR.. j. H. LUCAS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20

will be directed as usunl by her
able manager, Francis X. Hope,
who has provided her Ia test vehi-
Gle with a lavish scenic produc-
ton and many artistic tage ac-
cessories. adv.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to take this opportunity of
expressing to all of our friends our
deep appreciation of the many acts of
kindness and tender words of sympa-
thy during our recent sad bereavement.
Your thoughtfulness will always be
held in grateful remembrance.
DR.. w. T. JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20

Col. and Mrs. A. +. J ennings
leave this week for their new
home in Memphis. All Green
wood and LefIore county regret
the loss Of the citizenship Of this
most estimable family. The Com
monwealth wisnes for them con-
tinued prosperity and happin. IS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20

Rev. j. E. Cunningham, the
new pastor of the Methodist
church, will preach at the Baptist
church next Sunday evening, and
the different congregations Of the
city are invited to attend this well
come service.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20

Mr.. Luther Barnes has sold his
home on W. Market street to Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. McLemore, who
are moving to Greenwood to re-
side in the future. The cash con-
slderation of the sale of this love-
ly home was 100000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
GREENWOOD LnFLoRE FRIDAY DECEMBER 90 1912

Secretary Hays of the Green
wood Business League is advised
by W. B. Hamilton, secretary Mis-
slssippi Travellers, Jackson, Miss,
under date of Dec. 18th, that the
executive board of the Mississippi
Travellers association has decided
to hold their meeting on January
q, 1913, in this city.
The Mississippi Travellers are
composed of the statesmen repre-
sentlng all class of trade, having
their headquarters in Mississippi,
and it will be a pleasure to have
them hold their meeting in Green
wood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-12-20
CRAWFORD'S RESIDENCE DE-
STROYED BY FIRE.

Wednesday evening at 7:3O
o'clock the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. W. Crawford, in Congress
Heights, with all of its contents,
was completely destroyed by fire.
The family were on their way
to the city when the fire started,
and the flames were under such
headway when the alarm was
given that it was impossible to
save any of the household furnish
ings.
The building and the household
goods were partly covered by in
surance. We sympathize with
the family in their loss.
Closing out our Stock of
Groceries at cost. With liberal
discount to merchants.
T. P. & M. E. PRICE.
305 Williamson st.
Insure your Cotton and cot
ton Seed with W. M. Peteet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
THOSE LITTLE "YALLER" SLIPS,

The little "yaller" slips en-
closed with statements from this pa
per are not duns in the full sense OF
the word. They are simply a concise
statement CT our position with re
gard to Uncle Sans postal regula
tons, if you do not remit promptly
when your year of subscription is out
Remember, they descend like the
gentle rain from heaven upon the
just and the unjust alike. They are
sent to the subscriber who RENTS by
return mail, and the one who waits
a month or so before sending in his
dues.
Now, if you don't like the "yaller'
slips, a kind Way-to us-to avoid
getting them is to pay your subscrip'
ton in advance. Such subscribers
are the electest of the elect, best
among the coed, for all our subscri-
bers are good.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
CATHOLIC SERVICES.

In the Catholic Church there will
be Mass and Benediction on Sunday
March 10, at 10 a. m.
During Lent every Friday at
p. M, Way of the Cross.
During the Holy Week, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday Mass al
1880 a. M On Holy Thursday, Mass
at 9 a. m.
On Good Friday, Way of the Cross
at p. IN. On Holy Saturday the
ceremonies will start at a. m.
On Easter Sunday at 10 a. m, Mass
and Benediction at 10 a. m. This
will take the place of the usual
monthly services and there will be
no service on the End Sunday Of this
month.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Quite unlovely is the court house
yard, which so easily might be made
beautiful. Now it reminds enc of
the joke: One man asks another:
what is i'm your gardeR?" and the
other replies, "My neighbor's Coch-
in Chinas and Plymoth Rocks The
chickens i'm this public plat are
scratching down to the scraps of
slate dating from the building of the
court house; not to mention the
larger animals that are said to
Craze therein more or less surrepti-
ticusly. This is woman's work to
see that these grounds are beauti-
fled. Are there not some ladies in
the town with the leisure and pub
lic spirit to organize a civic associ-
alton of some sort?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Spread rails caused a serious de-
lay in traffic over the L. R. & N.
Cos. road. Tuesday morning as
No. 8 reached Thompsons creek, go,
ing up, and after the locomotive was
actually on the bridge, the rails
spread and the remainder OF the
train was derailed. No one was
hurt, and nothing serious followed, al
though the accident occurred at an
embankment of rs feet high. Get,
ting the cars righted after track
was relaid took some time and Wed
nesday was a busy day" getting
about IS trains into running order
The night train was only about 70
minutes late Wednesday night. Mails
were delayed both days.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
NEGRO DIES SUDDENLY.

Charlie Hudson, a negre tenant on
Mr.. T. W. Buffers place, died sud
denly Saturday night ON Tom Vinci's
premises. The man was accustomed
to come to town every Saturday and
load up at Vinci'S saloon, and then
lie down in the warehouse and sleep
it off. On this occasion, he follow
ed his usual custom, emerging only
once from his retreat to get more,
About II O'Clock when Vinci went
to arouse him, he noticed that some
thing was wrong as he could not be
awakened. R. w. Tempel, night
Waterman at NJ. & E. VOLTS store
came over and they got the man on
the sidewalk and telephoned for the
town marshal, g. S. Davidson. When
the latter reached there, the man was
dead. The coroner, DR.. w. H. Tay-
lor, was notified, but he did not hold
an inquest until the following morn
ing, instructing that the body be
watched for the remainder CT the
night. The coroner has come in for
considerable criticism, on account of
not making better provision for the
corpse, as it was exposed all night
ON the public street. 1t is reflec-
ton ON the humanities that such an
incident could occur in a civilized
community The coroner should at
least have appointed a deputy to
view the body and have it removed
to more suitable surroundings, but
it is likely that he hardly realized the
situation. "Only a negro is not an
excuse fer any lapse from what is
seemly
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
SUCCESSION OF EDWARD L. NEW
SHAM, DECEASED.

No. 48.
State of Louisiana, Parish of West
Felciana, oath Jud. Dist. Court.
Notice of Filing of Provisional Ac-
count.
Notice is hereby given to all
whom it doth or may concern, to
show cause within ten days from the
present notification, if any they
have or can, why the Provisional Ac-
count filed herein, by Mrs. Lena w.
Newsham, Tutrix Administering the
above Succession, should not be ap-
proved and homologated and made
the judgment of Court.
Witness the Honorable George j.
Woodside, Judge of the Oath Judic,
ial District of Louisiana, this 1st day
of March, 1912.
A. VILLERET,
Clerk of said Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Mrs. Gordon Davidson returned
from Centerville, Sunday night, but
was recalled the following day by the
death of her sister Mrs Robt. Graves
at the Natchez Sanitarium,, to which
the invalid had been taken for treat
ment. Mrs. Davidson and other rel
atives accompanied the body to Cen
terville.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL AC
COUNT.

Notice is hereby given to all whom
it doth or may concern, to show
cause within ten days from the pres
ent notification, if any they have,
or can, why the final account filed
herein by Martha A. Beverly, should
not be approved and homOlogated
and the funds distributed in accord
ance Herewith.
Witness the Honorable Geo. j.
Woodside, Judge of the oath Judic-
ial District, this 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1912.
A. VILLERET,
Clerk of said Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
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CHURCH NOTICES.
GRACE CHURCH.
@ev. Alvin w. skardon, Rector

Rev. Alvin w. skardon, Rector.
Bird Sunday in Lent
Holy Communion, 1880 a. M; Sunday
School, $3.50 a. M; Morning Prayer
and Sermon, II a. NJ; Evening Pray
er, and Address, 1880 p. m.
Daily morning service at 9 O'Clock
and evening service at 5 o'clock.
The Altar Guild will meet on Tues
day in the Guild Room at D. m.
There will be service at st. Mary's
Church, Weyanoke, Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
The ladies Of Grace Church have
just received a beautiful assortment
of Easter post cards and booklets
which they will place en- sale in a
few days.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Nearly a quarter of a century we
have been manufacturing high grade
Prepared Paints. The colorS are per-
manent and the paint proven to be
the most durable cm the market
We will send free upon request
handsome booklet, so sample col
ors showing many buildings in col
CTS just as they are painted with
this great paint.
We operate the most modern Paint
Plant i'm the country. Buy direct
and save money.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"
PERSONAL BUT POLITE.
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Miss Alice Riggs is getting ove'
on attack of grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. NeAry Wicker are
here for a short stay
V NJ. Jackson was visitor tC
New Orleans this week.
The Misses Maryman spent Thurs
dav in town visiting friends.
Mrs s. J. Campbell of Alexandria
is visiting Mrs A. D. Thoms.
Mr. and Mrs. B. |. Barrow have
been on a visit to Morganza.
Walter Ratliff of Slaughter spent
the weekend with Feltus Leake.
Trjmble Garner spent from Satur
day to Monday here with friends.
W. R. Falconer of New Roads
WAS here one day this week on bus
mess.
Judge GolSan is in Clinton for a
few days this week, attending civil
court.
Edwin Mayer returned Sunday
from a. weeks visit to his home in
Clinton.
Mrs. ]. @. Tempel and daughter
Miss Belle, were in Baton Rouge
Saturday.
Mrs. Garnet Howell will close her
home in town and the family will
reside at Alton.
Mrs. Thomas Butler and son, DR.,
Thos. Butler, spent a day in Baton
Rouge this week.
Capt Sam White spent several
days this week after an absence of
shout twenty years.
Miss Almena Kilbourne's Clinton
trip was delayed last week but she
hopes to leave soon.
Misses EVE Converse and Anne
liza Barrow made short visit to Bat
on Rouge at the weekend.
Mrs. F. NJ. Davidson left this
morning for Crowley to spend a few
days before the Grand Lodge opens.
Mr.. L. T. Ventress, Mrs. w. P.
S. Ventress and little Margaret Ven
tress, OF Woodyille,, were guests
last week of Mrs. J. A. VentreGS.
Mrs. Bennett I. Barrow is on a
short visit to relatives in the city.
Mrs. B. L. Barrow Of Baton Rouge
returned with her for a visit at Rose
mound.
Misses Emma Thoms and Leila
Wicker, Mrs. Kennedy and w. J..
Wicker came up Sunday night ON ac-
count of the serious illncSs of Mrs.
Norman ThOmS.
G. NJ. Stern spent from Sunday
to Wednesday in New Orleans. He
was accompanied hone by HIS sis
ter, Miss Freda, who has been in
New Orleans since carnival.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

The new registrar of New Orleans
Edgar T. Leche, on taking posses
sion of his office made the astound
ing discovery that about $4,000 orig
inal applications for registry of vot
ers were missing. This will not pre-
VENT the purging of the vote, but
will doubtless impede it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Mrs. j. Wad5wOrth visited Jackson
Saturday last
Rev. ]. N. Brown filled his pulpit
Sunday morning and Sunday night,
preaching in the afternoon at Con
cord
Mr.. E. L. Saucier moved last week
IRON Jackson out to Mayola, the
home of the McKowen family about
mile and a half north of town. We
understand that Mr.. Saucier has
bought the place.
Mr. Ed RObb and Miss Mable Gore
visited the family of Mrs. C. J. Robb
during the week-Feliciana Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

a. Villeret will move his drug
S'Ore from the river front to the
,a'iu'lg now occupied by NJ. Schafer,
Just as soon as it can be put in tho.
,o0sn repair. Mr.. Schafer will move
MS store to upper St. Francisvflle.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

1t does not appear that sufficient
isolation of small pox patients is
rracticed. 1t seems to us that this
is a way in which prevention is
made sure.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Abe Stern has purchased fine
cab to be used in connection with
nis livery business, for special oc'
casions like weddings.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

a petition is being circulated by
NC property owners in upper st.
'@nclSVllIe asking the town council
nave the pond across frem the
sure of M. & f. Wolf to be drain
cd and filled with earth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

ny GRADER, H. H. Splllman,, T
H. HOW and J. D. Sadden of the
country wards were business visi
TORS here Wednesday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Tue Parish Democratic Committee
e' Monday. c. H. Argue was re,
S'ed chairman, E. s. Muse, secre.
- ~ They canvassed the returns OF
-. eth ward election :c' police j..
NJ Lowe Wright W.. e.c, -.
NV ''mmittee Will nee. again sat
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

There were no new cases Of small
pCX recorded up to this writing. Gus
Falconer and Louis Stern are recOv-
ering The other cases are negroes
IN Red Horse town and Catholic Hill
The marshal has vaccinated 233 per-
sons.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

The children began on their Eas-
ter carols, last Sunday. The rector
plays the organ for them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Inc city authorities are having the
"eeS along Royal street topped on
account of interfering with the cleo
tric wires.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

The church-yard squares are pur-
pie with violets. The lOwly plants
are blooming profusely and making
the sacred spot lovely.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Sadie Dillon, colCred, while play
iEg :"ount 9 fire, wher* her mcJner
",l~ wn.,.,r9 clothes, fell in lie
Sire aud vas badly burned
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Sheriff Clack has given the color
ed school half Of the Jail garden tC
be used as q play ground.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

u L. Plettinger has completed his
sllo IN the rear of his premises, to
0e used in connection with his dairy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

From the number of travelling
men making this town now, one feels
IKE old times are coming back.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

ST. Francisville, La. March 6, 1912.
The Police Jury met in regular
monthly session, with the following
members present: Hon. C. F. How
ell, president, and Messrs. Weydert,
Raynham, Bickham, Richardson,
Wright, Sadden, Row, Barrow, La
Vergne; absent, NJ. ]. Daniel.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted.
The following bills were read and
ordered paid:
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Messrs. Ed Minor, Stevenson and
Chas. Reed, of Plettenburg, were in
town this week on business.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Thos. H. Town will leave the ear
ly part of next week on his usual
summer trip to Washington
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

We re glad to report that Mr.
zach Wright Of the 9Th ward is i'm
proving from his recent fitness.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

A number of persons are invaded
by fever from vaccination. The pre-
ventive with them is almost as bad
as the disease.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

w. T. Forester has been on SICK
list most of the week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Sheriff Clack made his quarterly
settlement with the State Monday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Mr.. A. Villeret is confined to his
room but his friends are giving him
every attention.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Jno. J. LeSassier of the 9TH ward
was business visitor to town this
week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Respectfully submitted,
L. p. Kilbourne, Treas.
By W. T. Forester.
There was no further business and
the meeting adjourned
c. F. HOWELL, President.
R. M. LEAKE, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Thoms have
twins, a boy and a girl, born Satur-
day morning.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-09

The school girls are not abstain
ing" from basket ball during Lent.