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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-06

A nice present for his sons
birthday was the customers
quest as he stepped into book
store.
What sort of book would you
like?" asked the obliging assist
ant.
"Er-something which would
be useful and instructive said
the customer, forgetting that he
himself had always hated such
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The monthly business meeting Of
the Methodist Missionary Society
was well attended and all felt that
it was good to be there. Mexico
and the negroes in the south was
the subject studied, and was spec
tally interesting due to the present
unrest in Mexico. Special prayer
was offered for the safety and
welfare of our Missionaries at
exposed points. Our school in
Mexico and for the negro In the
United States were located and
opportunity for service among
these needy ones was discussed
and a fair attitude toward them
assumed. Mrs. c. w. Crockett,
our delegate TO the Home Mission
Annual Conference at Macon,
Miss, read a splendid report and
was urged TO submit ii for pub
lication in our city papers, which
she very reluctantly consented to
do. MRS. w. r. BELL, Sec'y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24

MISSISSIPPI RETAIL MERCHANTS
CONVENTION.

The seventh annual convention of the
Mississippi Retail Merchants Associa.
tion convened in Greenwood Tuesday
evening and adjourned Thursday morn
ing to meet next year in Meridian.
! The convention was not very largely
atto led but much interest was mani.
Tested throughout its proceedings, and
the local committees spared no means
or pains in showing the visitors a royal
good time while here.
IN the absence Of the president. the
deliberations were presided over by
Vice President J. J. McGrath, of Can
ton.
Tuesday evening the convention was
called to order by President T. r. Hen
derson of the Business League. follow
ed with prayer by Rev. H. S. Spragins.
A magnificent welcome address was
eloquently delivered by Hon. W. M.
Wilmington, which was appropriately
responded to by j. D. Hawkins, of Me
ridian, secretary of the association.
During the sessions of the convention
various and timely subjects We're dis
cussed by Messrs, j. B. Holland, Robt.
Herman, J. j. McGrath, W. F. Pigford,
Ike Stein and others.
The guests were taken to the base
ball games, given an automobile ride
to all parts of the city, and they were
captivated with the wonderful advan-
tages Of the metropolis of the Delta.
Wednesday evening smoker-banquet
was given at the McShane building in
honor Of the visitors, which was very
much enjoyed by all present, Judge W.
M. Hammer presided as toastmaster,
and toasts were happily responded to
by Harry Hosmer, j. D. Hawkins, J
McGrath, T. H. Baird, w. j. Dalton,
Robert Herman, Gus Lowenburg, H
Campbell, H Holland, DIR Jos Rennie,
LSOli w 6illUiSS anu otiiSlh. DchuLllul
songs we're rendered by Misses Ethel
McShane and Jane Casey.
Thursday morning the convention re-
ceived the reports of the different com
mittees The resolutions adopted con-
tanned, among other things, the follow
ing kind references to Greenwood:
THAT we extend our heartfelt thanks
to the press, the Business League, the
business men and fair daughters of
Greenwood for the most hospitable re-
ception and entertainment while in
their midst.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
J. j. McGrath,. of Carton, president;
W. 7. Fountain, Of Greenwood, vice
president; ]. d. Hawkins, of Meridian,
secretary; W. F. Pigford, of Meridian,
treasurer; ]. P. Weinstein of Charles
ton, J. Y. Downing of Jackson, and j.
W. McGratb of Brookhaven were added
to the board of directors.
The able address of Ike Stein, of this
city, on the high cost of living and
who is responsible, was an interesting
feature of the convention.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
TO MEET HERE JUNE 11-12.

The Mississippi State Pharmaceutical
Association will meet in Greenwood or
June 11th and 18th. The various loca
committees are perfecting arrange.
ments for successfully carrying out the
following program;
Meeting will be called to order at the
court house Tuesday morning, June II,
$50 o'clock.
President C. L. Jackson, of Newton,
will call meeting to order.
Invocation by DR.. C. V. Edwards
Address of welcome by Hon. G. L.
Ray, mayor, in behalf city of Green
wood. By G. M. Barrett in behalf of
druggists of Greenwood. Response by
a visiting druggist.
Second session, Tuesday afternoon,
2:3O O'Clock:
Annual address Of president, report
of secretary, report Of treasurer, report
of committees, general discussion.
Wednesday NOR ing, $3.50 o'clock:
| Unfinished busir SIS, election of off
GERS, selection Of mex meeting place,
adjournment.
Tuesday evening 8:30 o'clock:
Smoker at McShsae building,
Wednesday morning, 8 o'clock: Au-
tomobiIe ride; at $3.50 o'clock, baseball,
Greenwood VS.. Yazoo City.
Chairman automobile ride, N. S.
Wright; chairman finance committee,
L. N. Chandler; chairman arrangement
committee, ]. W. Quinn; chairman re-
ception committee, S. L. Raines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
TIMELY WARNING TO CALOMEL
USERS.

Calomel is Form of Mercury, and if
1t Stays in the Human System, It's
Effect is Terrible, Ask Your
Doctor.
Any physician will tell you that mer-
curry, if it remains in the body, will
soften and rot the bones, disease doc
tors call necrosis, of the bones Gallo
mel is form of mercury, and to keep
clear Of danger it's safe plan to take
no calomel at all, especially as there is
better remedy.
Both children and grown people will
find a perfect substitute for calomel in
Dodson's Liver Tone, a pleasant vege-
table tonic that induces the liver to act
and which has never had any bad after
effects. In fact Dodson's Liver Tone
will do every thing that calomel does
without any Of the dangers of calomeL
A large bottle costs only fifty cents,
and S. L. Raines drug store will re-
fund your money if You are not salts.
ted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
TO INSPECT BUILDINGS.

The Mississippi Society for Pre-
vention Of Fires, recently organ
lied in Jackson, composed of lead
ing fire insurance men of the State,
will visit Greenwood, Tuesday, May
%, to inspect buildings, etc, with
the view of offering suggestions
to the public for the prevention
of fires. Hon. w. S. Barry is
chairman Of the local committee,
and urges the public to be present
at the meeting here on the 28th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
DRS. TRUETT AND POTTS.

DR.. Geo. W. Truett, whose coming to
Greenwood has been heretofore an.
nounced, is delayed few days, bat he
will arrive here Monday, June 10Th, and
continue through the week. However,
the revival meetings will begin Sunday,
June End. The local pastors will do the
preaching from Sunday night to We'd
nesday night, when DR.. Thos. S. Potts,
Of Memphis, will take charge until DR..
Truett arrives the following Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24

Special attention is directed TO
the advertisement Of the famous
Cooper's Wells in this issue Of
The Commonwealth.
j. R. Prophet was over from
ltta Bena the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
TOLAND OWNERS

anyone osSaIllS 10 sell
Land in Lefiore or ad-
joining counties would
make no mistake in list
ing it with LEE AR
TERBURY.
I have enquiries about
farm lands every day.
and will handle your
property on commission
and only expect a small
brokerage.
I am no shark. I do
not buy anything; only
care to represent per-
sons desiring to sell.
Thanking the public
for the large business
given me in the past
hoping to serve your in
the future, I am
Respectfully,
LER ARTERBURY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
A SPLENDID ATTRACTION.

With the belief that there is
nothing in the motion picture line
too good for its patrons, the Gem
calls your attention to its big bill
for Thursday night, May 30th,
when that celebrated actress, Miss
Mabel Taliaferro is presented in
the Beautiful Cinderella Pictures.
A special matinee for ladies' and
children will be given Thursday
afternoon at $3.50. These pictures
will be worth while seeing.
Attorney Gordon Gillespie made
Ia business trip to Itta Bena Mon
day.
Hon. z. V. Pollard visited Jack
son the first Of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
FOR SALE!

No. |. Beautiful Res
idence lot on Washing
ton street, the only va
can't lot for sale on this
the most fashionable
street in Greenwood.
No. 2. 5-room Cot
tage on south Dewey
street, where there is
absolutely no danger of
overflow. This is a.
modern home for some
one who wants to buy
a home and pay for it
like paying rent.
No. 3. Lot loXloI5,
east front, on south
Boulevard Congress
Heights.
No. 4. A little home
on Strong Ave. built
for two. Easy terms if
desired.
No. 5. One very
choice lot on the Boule-
ward north Greenwood,
l00x200 on corner, east
front.
FOR RENT!
No. /. June |, 1912,
two-story residence on
Dewey street.
No. 2. 5-room Cot
tage south Dewey ST.
Reception Hall, two
bed rooms, dining room,
kitchen, bath, electric
lights.
No. 3. 7-room Resi-
dence, river front, north
Greenwood, $50 month
No. 4. 4-room House
Austin Wright Addi-
ton, $40 month, good
white neighborhood.
Get a Home or a good
Investment,
IT'S FASY.
CANTERBURY
THE OLD RELIABLE
REAL ESTATE MAN.
Office, End Floor, 218
Market Street.
GREENWOOD, : MISS.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
CLOSING EXERCISES MAY Is AND 29IH
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL,
tuesday, May 2Sth, 1912; $50 P. NJ.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.

TWELFTH NIGHT OR WHAT YOU WILL"
Master of Ceremonies Wilmer Bacon
Chorus Welcome Sweet Spring Rubnstein
Much Ado About Nothing, Lille Humphreys
Instrumental Solo, Loves Awakening, Moszkowsk
Vema Spurrier.
"Shakespeare's Women," Queen Galley
Chorus "Sweet and Low - .~.. ....... . Barnby
Class Prophecy, Blank Verse
Theresa Harris, Poet
Midsummers Night Dream, endelssohn
Velma Spurrier and Lille Humphreys.
Als Well That Ends Well Margaret King
Chorus "Harki Hark The Lark" Shakespeare Schubert
DELIVERY OF DIPLOMAS.
Glass Song, .... from "Midsummers Night Dream"
Shakespeare Zimmerman
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02

Bisbea, Ariz., Feb.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02

clerk was at last found in a ball room and the necessary entries were made and the technical difficulty was re moved
 People Should Rejoice
 ",t should be the occasion of re- joicing on the part Of the people of Arizona" said President O'Connell, of the board of trade and if we are to do nothing more ambitious. the announcement of the fact that the proclamation has been issued should be properly heralded. as was done when the enabling act passed the na- tonal congress"
 The certified returns of the state hood election were forwarded yester- day to Washington, and 1t Is expected that they will be placed in the hands of the president on February 6. At torney General elect Bullard. of An zona. has stated that the territory will not actually become a state un. til the official proclamation of the president has been returned. by the mails, to Phoenix. A telegrsm stat ing that the president has issued his proclamation would be nothing more than information regarding the proc lamation," said Judge O'Connell. while havs not looked into the question thoroughly" he said. co I am inclined to believe that Mir. Builard's opinion is the correct one. At least. [ know that it is true of proclamations in general. and I presume that it will apply to the statehood proclamation. Allowing the president one Gay in which to draft his proclamation, 1t is possible for the proclamation to reach Phoenix on February l2, but it is hardly possible"
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02

The above telegram. embOdying resolutions passed by the city coun- ell at a special meeting Wednesday night. was sent to the president last night through the Western Union telegraph The same action has been taken by Phoenix and other cities of the territory, and it is regarded as probable that the president will is ue his proclamation admitting Ari- zona to statehood on Lincoln's ami sersary.
 Celebration Is Suggested
 It has been suggested that Bisbee and the Warren district celebrate tAa day In a formal. though not neces- sarily ambitious manner Mayor New man and other prominent citizens of the city yesterday expressed them selves as in favor of the celebration if it could be arranged in the short time that will ensue before the presi- dent issues his proclamation.
 The fact that the day narhed comes on the districts largest pay day would probably interfere with plans for a celebration on a large scaIe, as the business men of the city would not be able to participate actively in any celebration Of that character, if that be pay day this month, of which there is some question, since banks will close.
 There is no doutt. however, but that Bisbse Is in mood to celebrate in a fitting manner the most import: ant date in Arizona history. and ths only question Co be settled with re- gard to a celebration is the pIaeti. cality of the idea. The idea that the democrats celebrate the occasion Is entirely foreign to the suggestion: in fact number of those who spoke
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02

with favor Of the plan are republl cans. NJ. E. Cassidy, when shown .he telegram or the council to the president, did not hesitate to endorse he plan. Harry Locke. manager of the late republican county campaign, when told of the plan, exclaimed 'Fines Splendid. l believe that the event should be celebrated in some formal manner if it IS possible to arrange it."
 Judge J. NJ. OConnell, while sym pathizIng with the idea, doubted if any Kind Of formal celebration can be arranged. owing to the fact that little time remains in which 10 per feet plans, and also because of the uncertainty attending the date of ad- mission While he believed that the president would accede to the wishes expressed in the telegram. he said that there were legal questions whose considerstio might make it impossi- bIe to admit ATlzoha on any given date, whether or not it happened to :all on a holiday, such as incoln's birthday. For instance. the attorney general of the United States would De consulted by the president to de- termine if the Arizona affairs of that department were in such shape as would allow admission on a certain date. It will be the same with the other departments which have juris. diction over Arizona as a territory.
 When New Mexico was admitted, an orderly searched all over Washing ton to find the clerk of the supreme court of the United States. in order ,3at he might make certain entries. without which New Mexico statehood would have been delayed. at least until the entries had been made. The
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02

CTS will then decide what to do with the cash that is left after all debts are liquidateu.
 After the Arizona legislature pass ed a bill making an annual approprii ation for a fair, Phoenix citizens formed the Arizona Fair association, ana bought a piece of land This land was fenced and stand and buildings were erected. Then the grounds and buildings were leased to the territory for s1 a year. Later the territory decided to buT the grounds and agreed to pay S3Q.CN0 in sfallments. All payments up to this time have been applied on the associations indebtedness. The stock holders will lose about half the money they Invested but they feel that they have been more than re- pad since their public spirited work has made it possible to hold fair at
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02
OLO SHERIFF SEEKS
 ID RETAIN HIS JOB
Pinal Faces Very Peculiar State of Affairs
 from Death

Deputy Sherif Will White returned yesterday morning from Florence. lie went there early in the week to de liver Dick Highfeld. of Lowell, to the penitentiary authorities. High, field was sentenced to Imprisonment for a year and a day by the last term or the district court, for cattle stealing.
 Mir. White brought news of an in- teresting situation that has arisen in Pinal county. Since the last election the sherif elect of that county has died, and the old sheriff, the one who was to have been succeeded by the sherif elect maintains that he will hold the office now until there is an. other election, whether general or special for Plnal county, to elect his successor. He claims to have been elected to fill the office until his sue. cessor should have been elected and qualified" His successor, the man who died, was elected. but never qualified, so the old shesif says that he will be sheriff until another cleo tiOn
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02
COMPLETE PAYMENT PHOENIX FAIR GROUND Last Installnlent is Met By Territory and Prop
 erty Goes to State

PHOENLX, Feb. 1:-Within a few days the territory of Arizona will com plete the purchase of the fair grounds by making the last payment of the purchase price of $30, 1000 to the Ari- zona fair association.
 A meeting Of the directors Of the association was held yesterday and it was decided to call meeting of the stockholders as soon as the
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02
WILL WARREN DISTRICT HOLD
 SOME STATEHOOD CELEBRATION?
Sloan Will Proclaim Holiday, It Is Also Lncolns Birth day and the Taking Q 1 Independence Is Certainly Sufficient Cause for All 10 Rejoice Pubcy-Idea Is Generally Favored by usiness Men
NIGHT LETTER

Bisbee, To William H. President Washington c. Dear
 a meeting Council Bisbee. January, following  Whereas during  hand when Arizona is admitted statehood. Be O body it a happy proclamation anniversary earnestly president proc lamation said
 Respectfully.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-02
cLARK's TENTH ANNIVERSARY

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 1:-The tenth annual celebration of Founders Day was brilliantly observed at Clark College today Dr. Lyman Abbott Of New York and President Sanford of the college delivered the principal ad dresses.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24
Not Quite the Same.

A youth was employed in a business
house n few years ago where the as.
sistants had their meals supplied by
thei- employer. who deducted GER
tain amount each week from their
wages to defray the cost of the food,
The assistants we're not satisfied With
their meals, and one day the house
keeper, highly lncensed at the re.
marks passed by the youth and his
fellow-sufferers concerning the scar
city of food on the dinner table, re.
ported the matter to the principal.
with the result that the young fellow
was invited the next day to a free
lecture by his employer, who began:
81 hear that you we're one OF those
who complained about what was pro-
vided for dinner yesterday"
"Oh. no. sir!" came the unexpected
reply. "You heard wrongly. What !
complained about was what was not
provided"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24
ALL THEY COULD HOPE FOR
Under the Circumstances Almost End
less Entertainments Should Have
Been In Order.

There is a certain Chicago man oi
remarkably cheerful and optimistic
turn Of mind. His wife. on the other
hand, takes things very seriously, and
has no small difficulty in accommo'
dating herself to the peculiarlties OF
her friends when, as not infrequently
happens, they differ from her own.
Henry said she TO her husband
one evening, when she had returned
home more or less agitated by some
thing. what do you think they say
about Mrs. Eaton, the bakers wlfeY'
I'm sure ] don't know" said the
husband Nothing serious, | hope
They say they can tell when she's
going to have callers by her washing
the children's facesl Now, you're
a pretty sanguine man. Henry, but
what on earth can you hope for a
Woman like that"
We'll" said Henry, 81 suppose all
we can hope for is that she entertains
a good deal"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24

screw Fortunately he had neglected
to buy one, and SO your gift seemed to
come straight from Providence. John
is very much pleased. Already he has
found use for II, as II happened
that he wanted to open bottle OF
household ammonia the very first
thing this morning.
"As for Fred's lovely books-thank
goodness you didn't send him any
more story books. John and have
been trying to induce him to take up
more serious line OF reading. The
Josephus ought to help him In the
study of his Sunday school lessons.
We we're pleased to observe that he
read II for about an hour this morn
ing.
"When you were out here last fall
did Genevieve tell you that she was
collecting silk for a doll quilt? She
insists that she did not, but she must
have done so, for how could you have
guessed that she wants pieces OF silk
above anything else In the world? Fred
and Genevieve send love and kisses.
John insists that you come out to din.
ner some Sunday very soon-next Sun
day If you can. After we received your
presents we we're quite ashamed OF
the box we had sent over to your
hotel, but we will try to make up the
difference in heartfelt gratitude. Don't
forget-any Sunday. Your loving sis.
ter, KATHERINE"
1t would be useless to dwell upon
the reflections Of Mr.. Sidney Payaon
after he received these letters.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24
Veteran Pastors Prayer.

Father In Heaven. take the twists
out OF us; the snarls; the unsuspect'
ed crookedness: the moral ugliness
that carves bad lines In our faces when
we least suspect II. Make US
gentle, considerate, full Of compassion
ate longing instead Of fierce condem-
nation. Make us swift to help. with.
out If or but Show US the real val
ues under the surface Of even disor
derly lives, and make us glad these
values are there. Keep US from de-
spising people-even the debased, or
neighbors who tread on our toes. Root
out of us the subconscious feeling
that we are necessarily the good peo-
ple and that all who differ from US
are faulty. Lead US out into the Joy
Gus, appreciative. easy, helpful ways
which shone In Jesus life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24
Guides to Success.

In picking out your career, consider
the things you like to do, the things
you can do best. 60 gave you these
aptitudes, and they are to be followed,
not fought; though you may have to
serve long apprenticeship In doing
things you don't like before you can
swing out fully into doing the things
you do.
Do what you can do best.
Go where you are most needed.
Start in anywhere; only get busy
and beep busy.
But don't be impatient. God often
takes long time to get his servants
ready.-Christlan Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-24
Their Trouble,

A member OF the board of educa'
tion, serving as chairman OF the board
OF superintendents, was in need OF a
teacher. and he wanted certain WON
an whom he knew had passed the ex'
animation satisfactorily, but who for
some reason had not yet been as
signed. In his indignation he called
up the office OF the hoard AMI IN a
SHARP, impatient voice asked:
What is the matter with the
board of superintendents, anyway"
"The trouble with the board of SUI
perintendents," came the slowly
drawled reply, lis that they take them
selves too seriously They forget that
God made them just for the fun o: it. .
New York ETening Post,