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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
EXECUTION SALE,
w. A. Hays The Gas Light Coal
Va. & Cone C. ,-

FIT. Anderson&co. FIT. Anderson&Co.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
CT executions in the above styled causes
issued by w. c.. Johnston, j. P, on the
9th day of February, 1912, and J.. B..
Humphreys, circuit clerk, on the 9Th
day of February 1912, / have levied on
the following described lands in Leflore
county, Mississippi, to-wit:
Part of lot 5, block SO in the Henry
Addition to the City of Greenwood de-
scribed as beginning on the south boun-
dairy of said lot 5, at a point $50 feet,
east of the s w corner of said lot S,
thence eastwardly along the southern
boundary line of said lot 5, a. distance
of 100 feet,stAre northwardly 100 feet
to the southern boundary of lot 4, in
block So, thence westerly along said
line 100 feet. thence southerly to the
point of beginning.
Lots II and IA, block 50, of the Henry
Addition to the city of Greenwood.
Lots Z, 10 and II in block "B" of the
Barnes & Phillips Part of the city of
Greenwood.
25Ox34O feet on west side of block
bounded by Dewey, Henry, Williamson
ton to the city of Greenwood.
Lots l and 2 in block Is in the Nc
Shane Addition to city of Greenwood.
And | will offer for sale and sell said
land to the highest and best bidder for
cash within legal hours on Monday the
fourth day of March, 1912, at the court
house door in Greenwood, to satisfy the
executions above named.
Witness my hand this February 9,
1912.
S. V. ATTLESEY, Constable.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
Y. & N. Y. AGENT RESIGNS

Mr.. A. N. Kimball, agent of the
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley R. R.
Co., at Greenwood, has rendered
his resignation to take effect as
soon as the company can name
his successor.
Mr.. Kimball has been agent at
Greenwood for over two years
and has made a host of friends in
this city who regret to hear of his
resignation. But MIR. Kimball for
the past few months has consid-
cred removing to Jackson. Miss,
and entering into the commercial
business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The legislative contingent fund
committee made a strained effort
in its report to leave the impress
ion that Gov. Noel was grossly
extravagant in his expenditures of
that fund. The report was full of
political spleen and venom, but
its author admitted that Gov. Noel
had vouchers for every dollar
expended, which were turned over
to the committee for inspection.
Gov. Noel's answer to the attempt
of the committee to cast reflection
on his official integrity completely
refuted the flimsy charges made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On Saturday, March 9th, 1919, 1 will
sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash, at the south door of
the court house of Lef1ore county, Mis-
sissippi, in the City Of Greenwood, un-
der, and for the purpose of paying the
indebtedness secured by, the deed of
trust from Isaac Wilson to me as trus-
tee for the benefit of H. F. McShane,
dated December 10th, 1910, lot four az
in block twenty-five (25), in the Nc
Shane Addition to the City of Green
shown by the map of said Addition re-
corded in book z, at page IA, of the
Witness my signature, February 18th,
1912. Z
]. B. HUMPHREYS, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The Vicksburg Herald peril
nently observes that The rebuke
the Senate administered the Jack
son News for lambasting the lead
er of that body, the venerable
Senator Burkitt," lacked but one
feature to have made it complete.
1t should have closed with a Var
daman solo rendition of Champ
Clark's campaign song:
Every time I come to town,
The boys they kick my dog aroun';
Makes no difference if he is a houn',
They got to quit kickin' my dog aroun'.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
l.. /. BRADDOCK ANNOUNCES
FOR ALDERMAN.

The announcement of L. |. Brad
dock as a candidate for Alderman
of the South Ward appears in this
issue.
MIR. Braddock is a progressive
young business man, takes an in
terest in the upbuilding of the city
and if elected promises to faith
fully discharge the duties of the
important position to which he
aspires.
He solicits a favorable consid-
Grafton of his claims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
Residence For Sale.

My two story residence in Congress
Heights is for sale. Very little cash
needed from right party to make pur-
chase. Lot, 100 < 1871 House built
1910, has all modern convenienCes, nice
II finished inside, closets in each bed
room. Bath room conveniently located.
Large, comfortable bedrooms, dining
room and library. Anyone wishing to
tnspect this property with view Of buy
ing. will notify ma at L+foro Gro. 70.
Will - Glad 70 show them.
j. 0ENNR
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

COTTON SEED FOR SALE.-We have
. few tons Of carefully selected Double
Jointed Cotton Seed, produced from the
famous Broad we'll cotton; also Big Boil
Seed produced from the Cleveland and
Columbia cntton. These varieties are
early maturing and very prolific. All
seed sacked SIS pei ton, or 81 q bushel
in lots less than one half ton fob. at
SchIater. Address Ethridge & Jones,
Schlater, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Governor Brewer will veto the
bill proposing to prohibit corpora
tons from buying, owning and
operating real estate in MISSISSIPPI
pi, should this obnoxious measure
be passed by the legislature.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Special attention is directed to
the statement showing the finan-
cial condition of the First National
Bank of Greenwood in this paper.
1t is a magnificent showing and
reflects great credit on the man.
agement of the affairs Of that
Staunch institution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Rural Free Delivery Route No.
l, from Greenwood via Browning,
to the Carroll county line, to May
field, Rising Sun, and intermediate
farms and plantations, was put in
operation today. This is the first
rural route delivery out of this
city and will prove a great con-
venience to a large number of
people in the territory traversed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
TON.
l.. w. McGehee Execution for
vs.. $614.15 with costs,

lion.
L. w. McGehee Execution for
vs.. 1914. Is with costs,
Joseph Lipovac. J $18. as. Total, $632. 60.
By virtue of an execution issued by
the clerk of the circuit court of Lee
fore county, Mississippi, on the third
day of February, 1912, returnable be-
fore said court on the first Monday of
May, A. D. 1912, to enforce the judg-
ment of said court rendered on the 18th
day of November, 1911, in favor Of l..
w. McGehee against Joseph Lipovac
for six hundred and fourteen dollars
and fifteen cents ($614. 15) and costs, l,
as sheriff of Lef1ore county, Mississippi,
will, on the first Monday of March, A.
D. 1912, the same being the fourth day
of March, sell, according to law, at
public outcry, to the highest bidder for
cash, within legal hours, at the door of
the court house in the city Of Green
wood, Lefiore county, Mississippi, the
following-described property, to-wit:
The south half Is. 3 of the south
half Is. y of the north half IN. y,
and the southeast quarter Is. E. y Of
Section 3, Township II, Range 2 west,
Le1ore county, Mississippi, which said
land has been levied on as the property
of the said defendant, and will be sold
to satisfy the said judgment and all
costs.
Witness my signature this the I'd day
of February, A.. D. 1912.
w. C. TAYLOR. Sheriff.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The re-appointment of DR.. T. R.
Henderson as a member of the
board of trustees of the soldiers
home at B%eauvoir, by Governor
Brewer, is very gratifying to the
friends of that institution. An
entire change was made in the
balance of the board.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Boost the Leflore County Fair
Association. The charter appears
in this paper, and it is proposed
to give one Of the biggest county
fairs In the State here next fall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The City Council at its regular
meeting next Tuesday will very
likely give notice Of intention to
issue the bonds necessary for the
proposed street paving. The pre-
liminaries for this work should
not be delayed. This paving work
should begin in time for compile
ton before next fall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
For Alderman-South Ward,
D. G.. BELL
JOHN A. SHUTE
l.. l.
For Alderman-East Ward,
GEO. d. classify, JR.
HARRY HOSMER

If you are interested in Green
wood talk up the county fair and
every other proposition calculated
to build up the city. \
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
LANDS POSTED.

Notice is hereby given that all of our
county, Mississippi, are posted against
all hunters, peddlers and all trespassers
of every description, and any violations
thereof will be punished according to
law.
S. B. & H. L WALTON.
Minter City, Miss, Feb. II, 1912
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

EUROPEAN TOUR-$295. Organized
and chaperoned by Mrs. Maudine Bon
ner Nelson, of West Point, Miss.
Travel in England, Holland, Germany,
Switzerland and France. Very select
party. Those interested write at once,
as only a few vacancies remain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT-6-room residence, on Col
lege street. Recently repaired through
out, and has bath room, electric lights
and other necessary conveniences. APP
ply to B. Dantone.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Stgte of Mississippi. County of Lefore, IS:
. l, E. NJ. Purcell, Cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
10 true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
E. n. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day
of February, 1912.
HARRIS L. RAY. Notary Public.
Correct---Attest: w. w.
S.. F. JONES,
c. E. WRIGHT,
Directors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

VISITING CARDS-Engraved err print
ed at the right prices. Send The Con-
monwealth your orders. Special atten-
ton also given 70 Wedding Invitations,
Announcements, etc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

BANK STOCK-For sale, eight shares
of stock in the Bank of Sidon, Miss
one of the best business towns in the
Delta. Address B. F. Williams, Cola,
Miss, for particulars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

CONTRACT FORMS, ETC.-Rent,
Share and Wages Contracts, Bills of
Sale, Notes and combination Notes and
Bills of Sale, Land Lease and other
blank forms used by planters and farm
ers, for sale by The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

MULES FOR SALE-Twenty-fve good
mules for sale at reasonable prices. If
in need of good work stock it will be to
your interest to apply to or address
j. l. Lundy, Cruger, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

LOST DOG-Female Pointer. black
and white licked. Small leather COL
lar on; name Juno. Return to R. L.
HUMPHREYS. Suitable reward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR SALE-Splendid mules for sale;
for further information write or see J..
F. Gerlicher, Guide, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

PRINTED STATIONERY-The Com
monwealth has the largest and best
stock of commercial stationery, wed
ding invitations, announcements, cards,
ETC., carried in any Delta printing office,
and is prepared with bran new type to
take are of all orders with neatness
and dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT-Two six-room cottages,
n Main and Henry streets. Apply
to DR.. C. N. D. Campbell.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

AFRICAN GOOSE EGGS-For sale at
So. Is per dozen. Extra fine quality of
geese. Address Mrs. M. V. Jones,
Highlandale, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
Fine Eggs for Sale.

Kellerstreuss Strain White Orpington
Eggs for sale from prize winners; 81 50
per setting, fifteen. j. W. Barnweli,
Greenwood, N iss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two nice furn-
rooms for gentlemen. Apply to
Mrs. ]. L. Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

fUfs EENT-Single rooms or rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply to 223
w. Market ST. or Phone 1853.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT-Two office rooms in the
Weller building. Apply to DR.. w. T.
Johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT-About 20 acres Of good
land, located about one mile from Green
wood. Call on D. G. Peteet & Bro. for
particulars. l.. & e. g. Eisiminger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT-New fve-room cottage in
Congress Heights. Apply to DR.. W. T.
johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

EGGS FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Col
Wyandottes. 81. 90 for Is.
Wyandottes are good layers, fine look
ers and the best of all good mothers.
Apply to R. L. Foy, Phone go, Green
wood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

SECOND SHEETS-A large stock of
Second Sheets just received at The
Commonwealth Office. Let us supply
your wants in this line.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NO. 7216.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL. BANK
OF GREENWOOD,
u

at Greenwood. in the State of Mississippi. at the
close of business. February 20. 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

PLANTATION WANTED-In the va
zoo Delta of any size, if cheap; must be
a bargain; send full and complete des-
cription, location and very lowest price
and terms. Address Box Sc, Memphis,
Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

ABSTRACT BLANKS-Neatly printed
and for sale by The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
CLASSIFIED COLUMN.

BROWN LEGHORNS-Get hens that
lay in cold weather, and quit paying 4Oc
doz. for fresh eggs. My. Brown Leg
horns Matched April II, 1911, have been
laying steadily since LIST November. Six
ty for sale, SIS. 90 doz., or special price
on lot E. B. Bell, Congress Heights.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor,
G. L. RAY
B. L. YOUNG
w. M. PETEET
SAM J.. STEIN
For Marshal,
R. l.. MILLER
C. L. MCBRIDE
j. w. CRAWFORD
C. R. FRANKLIN
J. C. HARRIS
For City Clerk,
R. H. HICKS
C. A. BURNS
R. M. HIGHT
For Street Commissioner,
j. w. TOPP
w. l. CARR
M. L. STODDARD
For Alderman-at-Large,
J. H. STEPHEN
G.. C.. MONEY
j. H. ELLINGTON
For Alderman-North Ward.
J. KANTROVITZ
ROBERT P. PARISH
E. V. HUGHSTON
For Alderman West Ward,
D. E. NICHOLS
JOHN H. HOPE
For Alderman-South Ward,
D. G.. BELL
JOHN A. SHUTE
L. l. BRADDOCK
For Alderman-East Ward,
GEO. D. classify, JR.
HARRY HOSMER
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
CYCLONE WRECKS STORE AT
AVALON.

Last Sunday evening at 8:15 a
terrific cyclone visited Avalon,
about eight miles north of this
city. The storm came suddenly
and was over almost instantly,
wrecking Mr.. j. w. Stinson's store
house and unroofing the ginnery.
There were ii people in the store
when the building collapsed, only
one of whom Ga little boy was
injured, and that a slight scratch
on one hand. Mr.. Stinson FORUM
ately carried tornado insurance on
the store house, stock and gin
merry, which partly covers the loss
he sustained.
You a say goodbye to constipation
with a clear conscience if you use Cham
berlain's Tablets. Many have been
permanently cured by their use. For
sale by all dealers.
The Maryland Casualty Co.
writes Automobile Owners Liabil-
ity Insurance. Barnwell C Ash
craft, Agents. Phone No. 400.
See Barnwell & Ashcraft for
Fire Insurance. 213 w. Market.
Phone No. 400.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

FOR RENT AND FOR SALE SIGNS
nicely printed-for sale at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

SEED OATS.
Texas Red Rust Proof, Tennes-
see Bert. Wilson Feed Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The Commonwealth does
the Best Printing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Tie Coauuouweelds $50.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
NEGLIGEEs OF CHINA SILK
Soft, Reclining Garments for the Hours
When Ceremony Is for the Time
Forgotten.

Pale tinted china silk kimonos en-
brofdered in self tones are charming
and soft, for they, like so many of the
seasons garments, are made of the
thinnest Of thin china silk. These have
collar which turns back fat and
very short sleeves, the back of the
robe is plain, and the entire garment
is unlined. In pink they suggest
spring blossoms.
In this very thin china silk may also
be purchased dainty waists made sail
or fashion, the collar, tie and pocket
are of striped gray and white china
silk. At about the same price come
plain white china silk waists with high
collars. Marquisette waists for sep
arate blouse" wear are still very high
in price; some are made of high neck,
and others Dutch neck Much Cluny
lace is to be seen in the wash shirt
waists of inexpensive mode. These
also come both Dutch neck and
high.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
CaIIfornians Uphold Killing O
Home Invader.
Twelve Men Declare Husband Was
Justified in Shooting Despoiler--
Prisoner Admitted Deed and
Did Not Plead Insanity.

Oakland. Cal.-An Almeda county
iurv applied the hnwritten law to
Harry f. Prescott and justified his act
in having shot down the despoiler OF
his home. Prescott's second trial for
having killed Ralph Thompson in the
Prescott horne on the night of Febru-
airy % last, ended two hours after the
Jury had received the courts instruc-
lions.
There was little deliberation.
The big room was crowded with
men. but there was a GREATNESS still
ness as Louis Rudolph, clerk, took the
folded slip from the foreman of the
jury and read:
1--WE, the jury, find the prisoner at
the bar not guilty"
The verdict was direct application
of the "unwritten law" There was no
question as to the killing of Thompson.
Prescott admitted it, and did not plead
insanity. He was married man with
wife he had sworn to protect and In
his own home he had shot dead the
man who had come between them. On
that ground he went before jury OF
his fellow men, who justified the act
On the stand Prescott told of his
having no trade other than that of fur
niture salesman, of his i'll health and
being out of work, of filing on gov
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
InI.eap
Year
.s BY 1T
Martha McCuIloch- Williams

Copyright, 1912, by Associated Literary Press.)
Morna's eyes were troubled. There
lore her Faithful Heart lost some
thing of his joy in the joyous summer
day. He knew every change OF the
eyes--beautiful brown eyes, dark and
liquid, set under arched brows and
curtained with long, soft, straight
lashes. Most lashes so long and thick
have a trick of curling upward. Nor
mas rather lay in soft dusk fringe over
the splendors underneath, or made a
fairy shadow against the healthy pal
lor of her oval cheeks.
Faithful Heart, of course, had an
other name-indifferent folk called
him John Speer-" Honest John" more
commonly. He was as honest as he
was sturdy and ugly. 1t was an en-
gaging ugliness, that made children
hold out imploring arms to him, and
dogs follow him, wagging the tail in
Joy.
He had grown up knowing Norma
and loving her. He could not recall
the day since he was ten and she a
fairy of four that he had not been
conscious of somehow having her In
charge After sort she belonged
to his people, being orphan. step,
daughteg to the aunt who inothefed
him most. He did not live with the
mothera-, but with two of her spin
ster sisters. Both adored him, but
being stiff and shy, never dared show
him the open tenderness he got from
Mrs. Ware.
Norma was rising twenty now
in another six months she would
come into her property, small com
petence inherited from her mother
and kept sacredly intact by her step
mother Mrs. Ware was eager to
have John press for marriage no tell
ing what girl might do when she had
ready money and absolute freedom in
| the spending of it.
John was not afraid either would
go to Morna's head. Also he had Q
certain mans pride in showing hif
world and hers that if she came to
him 1t would be open-eyed and free
| from choice, without trace of com
| rulsive family influence.
He was, indeed, Faithful Heart
! foolishly faithful, foolishly fond Il
might be. Even as he loved Norma he
ways been open as the day toward
him. That made her present state al
once puzzling and unpleasant. If any
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
TROPHIES ARE HERE
WEDDING ENDS AN ESCAPADE
Son of Retired Officer of Marine Corps
Asks That Marriage With Actress
Be AnnulIed.

New York.--John D. Smyser, Jr..
student at the Baltimore Medi-
cal college and son Nof Capt.
John D. Smyser, a retired officer
of the United States Marine corps,
played the leading role in trial for
annulment of marriage in the chancery
chambers before Vice-Chancellor How
ell.
Smyser testified that he wound up a
nights escapade on August 10, 1906,
by marrying Edna Anna Leader. a
young actress then playing in the
Cherry Blossoms" He said that he
had not seen her since and saw her
only twice before the marriage.
Smyser testified that he made the
acquaintance of the actress while
walking along Sixth avenue, Manhat-
tan, one night. He was eighteen years
old at that time. He said he repre-
sented himself to be the son of rich
man.
The second time they met they
made an engagement for August 10.
Smyser said that the two visited sew
eral Newark cafes, and the last that
he remembers they were in Electric
park, pleasure resort on the out
skirts of Newark.
I According to one of the witnesses,
the young woman asked Smyser while
seated at table:
Jack, will you marry me?"
Sure, I'll marry everybody" was