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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
THE SWORD OF CAPTAIN MCCLURE.

On last sunday the American Express
Company delivered TO General Monroe
McClurg the sword worn by his father,
Captain Y. G. McCiurg, during The civil
war. 1t came to the General from his
sister, Mrs. J. B. Harrell, now Of Okla
homa City.
Captain McCIurg was mustered into
the Confederate service February 18th,
1862, in jackson, Miss, Company A, 18th
Regiment, J. T. McBee captsin. stark's
Brigade. Later he was transferred to
Company c, state reserve forces, s. A.
Coyle captain, J.. @. Denney colonel, ln
this company he was fret lieutenant,
but became captain before the close Of
the war. Capt. Mcclurg Ia yet "hale
and hearty at 81 years Of age. lie
lives with, his son, John, at Walden, and
10 a typical old Southern gentleman.
The rusty old blade bears it's battle
scars. The first rib 10 the hand guard
was severed at Shiloh. Gent mcclure
remarked to The Commonwealth editor
that athcre Is not enough money in cir
culation to buy it."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
EAsT-MAREs WEDDING.

Wednesday at high o a qaiet we'd
ding was celebrated at the Methodist
church In the presence OF a few friends
and relatives, Rev. Hal spragins Off
citing, when Miss Jimmie Lucas East
became the wife Of Mr. Thomas Vance
Marks.
Miss East is n Of our prettiest ard
most popular young ladies', and admired
by many friends. Mr. Marks is from
Shelby, Tenn, and formerly held q po-
sition with Wade Hobbs Co. in this city
where he met and won his fair bride.
The happy couple left on the after
noon train for a short honeymoon and
on their return will make their home in
Greuada.
The Commonwealth extends congratu-
lations and best wishes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26

In this issue of The Commonwealth
will be observed the formal announce
ment Of G. r. Franklin as a candidate
for Marshal OF Greenwood, subject to
the decision Of the ensuing primary.
MIR. Franklin has been a citizon OF
Greenwood for the past eight years,
having moved here from West Point.
During his residence in Greenwood he
has served on the police force and as
special deputy sheriff, besides having
eleven years experience AS deputy
sheriff aud deputy marshal at West
Point prior to his removal hare. lie Ia,
therefore, thoroughly equipped for the
efficient ard faithful discharge Of the
duties Of the position to which he now
aspires.
Mr.. Franklin will make a personal
canvass Of the city before tho primary
ts held and he respectfully asks Of the
voters A favorable consideration OF his
claims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
TRUSTEES SALE.

Pursuant to the power conferred up
on me, the trustee substituted by ap-
pointmsnt Ia the place and stead OF A
II Gardner, as the trustee named In those
two certain deeds Of trust executed by
Jno. II. Spruell and Dora Spruell, his
wife, to the said A 3 Gardner, as trustee
for the benefit OF Gid Montjoy, on Feb
ruary 22ud, 1910, and March 9Th, 1911,
respectively, and recorded in book 2, at
page 532, and la book 9, at page 2i2,
respectively Of the Records Of Mort
cages and Deeds Of Trust on Land Of
Lefore County, Mississippi j, W Q Tay.
Tor, as substituted trustee, as aforesa Id,
my appointment in writing as such sub
stitSted trustee being duly recorded In
book 8, at page 372, of the Records OF
Mortgages and Dseds OF Trust on Land
Of said county, will, on Saturday, the
18th day Of February, 1917, within legal
hours, at the request Of lid Montjoy,
the beneficiary named in said deeds Of
trust and owner and holder OF the in
debtedness secured by said deeds Of
trust, default having been made In the
payment OF said Indebtedness, and 10 or
der to pay the same. sell, at public auc-
tion, TO the highest bidder, for cash, at
the South door Of the Court House OF
Left ,re County. Mississippi, In TIE city
Of Greenwood, the property covered by
said deeds OF trust, tewit:-
The Northwest quarter OF Section
fourteen, and the North half Of the
Southeast quarter Of the Northeast
quarter 81 Section fifteen IN. w. Of
Sec. IA, and N. / OF S. y. 4of N. y. Of
Sec 15), all in township twenty two,
Range two, West, II. %, r. ? W., in Le-
Hore county, Mississippi; and also
One black mare mule, named Cora;
One mouse colored mare mule, named
Maud;
One clay black mare, named Nancy;
One black horse named George.
Witness my signature, this the 10th
dAy Of January A. D. 1919
w. &. TAYLOR,
Substitutsd TFastse.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
THE MEsDAMEs MARYE BRILL
IAgTLY ENTERTAIN.

On Wednesday afternoon the palatial
homs Of Mrs. Emms Stage Marye was
the scene OF one OF the most brilliant
receptions aver tenderod In Greenwood,
when on that afternoon Mesdames Emma
Stage Marye and Will s. Marye highly
complimented Mesdames s. L Caine OF
Columbus, ]. W. Mauidin Of Water Val.
ley, &. II, Ragon, Of NcComb, Illinois,
and :. r. Coleman, Jr., OF this city.
The beautiful assembiage OF smsrtIy
gowned women were received at the
door by Mesdames Henderson Baird, J.
@. Crowels, Ajax. Henderson, A. X. Jen-
nings, and r, T. Jones and delivered in-
to the charming custody OF Mrs. c. &.
Wright, who presented them 10 the re-
ceiving line, which was compos d OF
Mesdatnes Emma Staige Marye. W. s.
Marye, s. I. Caine, J. W. Mau.din, 8. r.
Coleman, Jr. i. T. Ragon and W. T.
Mathews. Mrs. Emma Stage Marye
was lovely la her beautiful gown of
black crepe de chine. Mrs. Msuidin
was handsome Ia pate pink over chiffon
cloth. Mrs. Ragon was charmingly in a
robe Of white broadclosth. Mrs. Sam
Coleman, Ir., wore q beautiful gown OF
white chi ffon with coral trimmings.
Mrs. Will Marye was st~anningly beau
tifui in white messaline owe satin
Mrs. Game was charming in bule crepe
de chine.
The guests were then conducted into
the dining room by Mrs. =. b. Humph,
reys and Miss Esther Reiman where
Mrs. 8. r. Coleman, ST., with her char
acteristic inimitable grace and charm,
poured delicious tea from tho superb
tea urn, a solid silver urn fully three
generations old. In the dining room
Mrs. Coleman was charmtngly assisted
by Mesdam - O. L. Lomax, n. n. Austin,
W. A. Burkhalter, W. Is. DandAs, M. L..
IStoddard, T. H. Dennis, J. +. Spivey and
Miss Flora Reiman.
From the dining room the guests were
ushered by Mira. Il D. Stone into the
library where Mesdsmes Ben Terry and
L., N. Chandler chsrmingiy served the
delicious punch.
The decorations were grand. In the
library crimson prevailed, a lovely scat
tering OF crimson carnations, ferns and
pot planes. In the dining pom it was
pink, and beautifully III ,ceed, Pink
carnations were graceful all over the
pretty room, with garlands OF pink tule
and smilax. The gorgeous dome which
hung e a handsome ciuny lace ovc
that attired the pretty table was as
beautiful and superb q decoration Of It's
kind that ever added gala to a recep-
tion OF such brilIiance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26

ed for In this charter; and any and all
other bylaws needn't or proper for the
welfare or convenience OF said corpor-
alton, so long as the same are not or
trary to- law or yioiative of the provis-
ions OF this charter.
Said corporation shall have a board
Of directors consisting OF not less than
three, nor more than niue members, to
be determined from time TO time by the
by laws, who shall he stockholders Of
said corporation, and hold Office until
their ~successors are elected, with the
right Of removal from office OF any di-
rector vested in the stockholders as
provided by the bylaws. The manage
mont and control Of the business and
ftirs Of said corporation thail bs vest
ed in the said board OF directors who
may, suit .ct only to the laws Of Missis-
sipli and the bylaws Of said corpora
tion, exercise any and all m the
powers OF said corporation, and *
cept where otherwise provided by
law or by the bylaws OF aaid
corporation, exercise the same as fsIiy
and completely az might the stockhoi-
ders OF said corporation.
The said board Of directors shall an-
np,IIy .laak f,nu, th1 ma,ah..ohin ~ oaid
board, a president, and one or more
v~ice-presidents not exceeding four, and
shall also elect a secretary and a treas
arcr, which two last named Offices may
be held by the same person wh1 may be
a vice-president or a member II the
board Uf directors IL the by.laws shall
SO provide, aud shalt also elect such
other officers, agents and employees ss
may be provided by the bylaws, or IS
they may deem proper for the welfare
aud successful administration Of the
affairs and business of said corporation,
but all Of said officers, agents and em
piOyeeS shall hold Office at the VIII OF
the board OF directors, with the right OF
removal Of any such officer, agent or
employee vested in the Stockholders to
be exercised as may be provided by the
bylaws.
s. The rights and powers that may
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions Of
Chapter "a, Mississippi Gods, 1906, and
the laws OF the state supplementary
thereto or amendatory thereof.
W. T. LOGGINS,
EDWARD LoGsINS,
J. X. FOaREsTER,
Incorporators.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
VETERANS ENTERTAINED.

One of the most delightful func'
tons, as well as elaborate, was the
annual banquet given by the j. z
George Chapter U. D. c. at the
palatial home of Dr.. and Mrs. T. R,
Henderson on Friday, January 10,
complimentary to the Confederate
veterans Of Leflore county, and in
Icommemoration OF the birthday oil
Gen. Robert E. Lee.
AT noon about fifty guests were
seated and cordially welcomed by
DR.. Leaveh, of Carrollton. Among
the guests were sixteen OF the old
veterans, and Mr.. B. F. Castles, Of
that number, was awarded a cross
of honor.
During the delicious courses of
soup with celery, ETC., fried oysters
with tomato salad, macaroon pud-
ding, coffee, sparkling grape juice
and other delicacies, beautifulren-
ditions were offered. "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground" was sung
by ;Mesdames C. E. Wright and
E. M. Purcell and Messrs. P. E.
Schilling and Sam Colmery, while
the Boy Scouts made an Impress
i've tableau on the pretty stairway.
The reading Of Sam Davis was
cleperly rendered by Mrs. P. E.
Schilling, with a pantomine from
BoyScouts, with Blanton Ashworth
as Sam Davis" Another pretty
pantomine, IN the Land Where
we were Dreaming" was render
ed by Mrs. w. S. Dundas, assisted
by the Boy Scouts. A lovely tab
leau was presented by Mrs. Ben.
George Humphreys and ten Of our
prettiest young ladies' bearing the
flags of different nations.
This lovely home with its beau-
tiful appointments was the proper
environment for such a gathering
of the old heroes to again meet in
the happy exchange Of their fav-
orite tales of the civil war, and to
again partake Of the hospitality of
the j. z. George Chapter U. D. c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
TRUSTEES SALE.

Pursuant toFthe power conferred up.
On me, as the trustee substituted by APP
pointment In the place and stead Of A..
n. Gardner, the trustee nam id ia that
certain deed of trust executed by Jno.
n. Sprnell and Dara Spruell, his wife, to
the said A. r. Gardner, as trustee for
the benefit Of Mrs. Stella G. Monthly,
on January 18th, 1903, and recorded 10
book Q, at page 1875, Of the Records OF
Mortgages and Deeds Of trust on Land
Of Leflore county, Mississippi, /, W. G.
Taylor, as substituted trustee, as afore-
said. my appointment in writing as such
substituted trustee being duly record
ed-in book 8, at page 81, Of the Records
Of Mortgages and Deeds Of Trust on
Land Of said county, will, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of February, 1912, within
legal hours, at the request Of Mrs. stel-
Ia G. MONT ~, the beneficiary named in
said deed Of trust and the owner and
holder Of the indebtedness secured by
said deed of trust, default having been
made In the payment Of said indebted
ness, and in order to pay the same. aell,
at public auction, tothe highest bidder,
for cash, at the South door OF the Court
House Of Lefore county. Mississippi 10
the city Or Greenwood, the property COW
cred by said deed Of trust, to wit.
The North half Of the Northwest
quarter OF Section fourteen, and the
North half Of the Southwest quarter Of
the Northeast quarter OF Section fifteen,
all 10 Township bwenty-two, Range two,
weAt IN. | ofN W. 81 Sac. IL, and N.
Of 8. w. of N E. VI Sec. rs, T. %,
RI W., In Lefors county, Misssis-
sippi; and also
one black mare mule named Cora;
One mouse colored marc mule named
Mod;
One cream coIored mare named Nancy;
One dark chestnut sorrel horse named
George.
Witness my signature, this the 10Th
day Of January,A D., 1914
W. q. TAYLOR,
Substitated Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
MRS. DIR. w. I. MATHEWS EN-
TERTAINS.

The lovely homeof Mrs. Dr.. W. T.
Mathews, on West Washington St. ,
was thrown open to fully three
hundred and fifty smartly gowned
women on Tuesday afternoon when
this lovely matron entertained with
"a brilliant reception highly compli-
menting her guests, Mrs s l. zine,
of Columbus, and Mrs j W Mauldin,
of Water Valley.
The pretty parIor was gaily attired
in white carnations, while the other
parts of this lovely home we're beau
tiful in red carnations and green.
Every appointment was perfection
in its minutest detail aud interest.
in gly enhanced the social success of
the function.
The guests were met on the.
veranda by Mrs Judge s R Coleman
and then delivered into the charm
ing custody of Mrs General Monroe
McCiurg, who escorted them TO the
receiving line, which stood in the
parlor, composed OF Mesdames DR. W
T Mathews, s L Game, W S Marye,
j W Mauldip, P E Schilling, W Ii
Webb, II II Estes and S L Raines
From there they fell into the
pleasing chaperonage of Mesdames
T SCaige Marye and I r Henderson,
who led them into the pretty dining
parlor, where inVigorating punch
and "a delicious ice course we're
beautifully served, Mrs W SDlndas
and Misses Halle Wes Johnson and
Annie Mcneil presiding with their
usual grace and charm. T.
Rlss' Orchestra furnished music
throughout the afternoon, and the
reception was pronounced one Of the
most brilliant entertainments of the
season. ,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26

Special attention Of the voters OF the
North Ward is directed to the announce
ment IT Jake Kantrovitz as a candidate
for the position Of Alderman.
Mr.. K%aDtrovitz Ia one of Greenwood's
most successful merchants and citizens,
he owns considerable property In the
city and takes an active interest In the
material welfare and progress of The
Queen City Of Il o Delta.
lie promises il elected to treat every
body right, and asks for a favorable
consideration of his ell inns at the hands
Of the people at the ensuing election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
CHARTER OF INCORPORATION
OF TUE LoGGINs INsUR-
ANCE AG ENJOY.


~ - ~-s-D ~ IrWTFfa
The namos OF the incorporators
T Loggins, postofiee, Greenwood,
kissippi.
ward Lnegins, ~postofise. Green.
n. Mississippi.
k. FORESTER, posto1ice, Greenwood,
4sippi.
The domicile Ia at Greenwood,
sisEipPL ,a5.9 lGgw EGs
I Amount Of capital stock u hun
thousand dollars. pgfg
l The par fyalne Of shares is one
bred dollars each,tf pas
The period Of existence is fifty
The purpose for which it is Great
i:
b operate and conduct a general in
bnce agency and to act as the gen
or special agrnt for any one, or
", life, fire, accident, fidelity, live.
VI, industrisi or, iother insurance
bpsnyIor companies: in Mississippi,
ksucho of said companies - are auth
led or may become authorized to do
iaess therein, and in the other states
be United States, for such e said
companies IS may be, or become,
horned to do business In such
es; and generally to do any and all
gs properly pertaining or incident
he business ola general insurance
tney; and said corporation is author
u and empowered t0aeqpire by pnr
Use, lease, or otherwise, real and per-
baI property, bonds, stocks and chns
No action, and to lease, cucumber,
or otherwise dispose Of the same
h to deal therein; and it shall have,
10y and exercise all Of the rights.
@ers and privileges incident to the
fpose of Its creation. y
any time after ten thousand dol
3 Of the capital stock has, been sub
'ibed and not before, thee said cor
may organize at a first meet
to be called for that purpose by a
lice in writing Of the time and place
said meeting signed by one or nor
Inc above named incorporators and
lied or delivered to each subscriber
days prior to the time des-
Iated for said meeting, and may there
pr begin business when the said sum
ten Thousand dollars is paid in to
1 corporation.
" a ma ,rity vote Of the stockhold-
at any regular or special meeting
'reof, the corporation may adopt by
for the government Of said cor
fixing the time and tanner OF
ding and conducting meetings, both
;ular and special, Of the stockholders
1 directors; determining the number
that shall entitIe a member to
te upon all questions except the cleo.
n Of directors; the mode Of voting by
the course and extent Of the
and operations Of said corpor.
on within the limits prescribed by
s charter; prescribing the duties,
aries, and scope OF authority Of all
GERS and directors, and the terms of
ce of such officers as are not provid
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State Of Missi ,sippi,
County of Left IRE,
This day personally appeared before
me, the undersigned authority, W. T.
Loggins, Edward Loggins and J.. r, For
roster, i~ncorporstors OF the corporation
known as The Loggins Insurance Agen-
cy, who acknowledged that they signed
and executed the above and foregoing
articles Of incorporation as their act
and deed, on this the 26th day Of Jan
uary, 1912.
P. W. PARSONS,
Notary Public in and for the City Of
Greenwood in said county and state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
NOTICE TO PATRONS OF RURAL
RnIITE NO. 1.

Rural delivery ont Of Greenwood is
now an assured fact. Service on Route
No. / will be established March |. Each
patron will be required TO place q stan
dard box at his gate or by the roadside.
The proposed carrier will call and adj
wise you as to boxes and service In q
lev days. Any further information will
be furnished by w. @. Peel, postmaster.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER TO
MISS TOPP.

Wednesday afternoon Mesdames
j. l.. and Sumter Gillespie, at the
home Of the latter, complimcnted
Miss Virginia Topp, bride elect, with
a lovely miscellaneous shower.
The interior Of this pretty home
was a~rtistically decorated, white aud
pink prevailing. A unique enter,
tainment was en- eyed IN the presen,
tation Of appropriate inquiries and
suggestions in re matrimonial vent
ures. Miss Toup was the recipient
of many beautiful and costly gifts
Ices with pink heart cakes were
served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-01-26

The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the Methodist church will hold
their next social meeting at the
residence of Mrs G p Elliott Monday
afternoon at 9 o'clock. The two
missionary societies, Home and For
eign, having united their forces,
have started on their work for the
new year with renewed zeal and
determination to make this the ban
ner year Of their existence. Brazil
and the Child at Work is the subject
to be studied at their next business
meeting, the second Monday in Feb
and everyone interested in the work
is cordially invited to attend this
meeting, whether a member of the
Society or not.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-12
A Progressive Democracy
VS.. a Retrogressive Navy

Since the Democratic platform has declared for adequate
navysucent defend American policies protect citizens
and uphold the dignity of the lis any
Their why majority represen
play politics patriotic
amendment for batteships and additional
ThRre longer either justification for Democratic
delay in this vital
The of public opinion exhibited political
and platforms all way-toward larger
complete navy the Democratic majority afraid public opn
afraid of losing by sufficient appropriation
national defense that fear stripped of its
The Republican convention and the Republican platform point
eddy condemn the Democratic parsmony refusing the ad
dional baleships and demands a stronger navy
When Colonel Rooseves third party assemblies
may strongest panks will be
ringing declaration for and
Of the navy.
And the three prongs the American express
ed the platforms of the three political parties sharply
and nsenty the mistaken policy of the Democratic house
The time for definite action has 1t S up 10
cratic house action rather than paudes whether
this TO be rather than retrogessve Democracy
impossible for the party before the country pro
gressiye when stands the defense
Democratic possibly forward mission
takes backward step reducing the American navy
place the naves of the world The country will laugh
the profession which beled in action and will
patriotic and unAmercan policy Of the house program
The challenge Of public political opinion calls squarey
reouey upon Mr. Underwood obstruconists
who have delayed progressive program
OF their platform and the baebps needed
for the country honor and defense
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-12
OWNERSHIP AT .rALLuLAH.

Editor The Georgian:
The Georgia Power Company has
had articles printed in the Atlanta
papers in which they say that the
dam which they are building at
Tallulah Falls will back up the wa
ters OF the river and form an i'm
mense lake. which will be more
beautiful than the river as it now
is. and that the water will run over
the dam on into the channel of the
river and that the dam will not dis
turb the falls
The power company is trying to
sidestep the issue The question is
not whether the dam will destroy
the beauty of the falls. but wheth-
er the legislature OF Georgia is go
ing to allow the state of Georgia to
be dispossessed of fifteen millions
of dollars worth &C c"o ...-....
If the power company own the
land bordering on the Tallulah
river. they have right, under the
law. to stop the flow of the water
entirely. If they do not own this
land. they have no right to build a
dam or any other structure on this
land. whether it will mar the beau
ty Of the scenery or not.
Every lawyer. except corporation
counsel. who has examined the rec
ords and survey of this land is of
the opinion that the land has never
been granted, and that it is still the
property of the state of Georgia.
The corporation officers should
know that they have no title that
will bear being aired in open court.
Their counsel should know that the
power company does not really own
the contested property. Either this
or they do not deserve the reputa-
ton which they bear as being
among the best lawyers Of the
state.
The corporation says it is anx-
ious 10 have suit brought 10 de-
eide definitely and finally their title
The Tallulah Falls Conservation
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-12
Some Questions That
Husbands Do Not Like

Maybe the little bride confused
terms What She wished to say
may he. The ideal husband is
truthful Certainly no normal
woman wants Wing answers 10
those ancient. honorable questions
Where have you heen?" and why
are YOU late" Husbands do not
like these questions They bore
them But the just husband be-
heves they are one of the inescapa-
bic evils of married life, and he
gives answer more or less truthful.
according 10 circumstances The
only man ! know VINO had the
hardihood to dispute his Wife's
right to ask these questions dis
puted also his mothers. and he has
been divorced. as he deserved.
Truthfulness may be construed
as an accurate answering of cues
tions put frsnkness as the vclun
tary forcing of facts upon US If
the bridegroom last week acquired
by the hardy spirited bride who
has been quoted is truthful. he will
answer reluctantly when she saws
10 YOU think this freck g becon-
inc" Not quite so becoming as