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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that on the
First Monday, of March, 1912, there
will be let to the lowest bidder, by the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
Lef1ore county, Mississippi, within the
hours prescribed by law, at the court
house door of said county, the following
contract work, to-wit:
Building Breakwater for the river
bridges at Shell Mound, Ashwood, Roe
buck and Shell Bluff;
Clearing out right of way 80 feet wide
along and over the public road now laid
out, running from Morgan City to Pc
teet's in District No. s., said right Of
way to be cleared extending from Last
Chance plantation to Peteet's, a dis
lance of about 2 miles. (Sealed bids.
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 18th day of February, A. D.
1912. A. r. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United
States for jackson Division of the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In the matter of John M. Murrin,
bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of John M. Murrin,
of Greenwood, Miss, in the county
of Leflore and District aforesaid, a
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the day
of February 18th, A. d. 1912, the said
John M. Murrin was duly adjudged
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at Greenwood,
Miss, at the county court house on
March 18th, 1912, at II o'clock a. m, at
which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoint a trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Bankrupt is ordered to be present.
F. nj. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
IN MEAORIAM.

Died at Sunny Side on Jan. 10Th
Mrs. Ethel Joiner. Only q years
had passed over her head in the
very bloom of her young woman
hood. Yes, called away from
earth to that home beyond, after
SO short an illness, that we are
stricken dumb before this stroke
of providence.
In her death the little village
has lost one of its brightest jewels,
its social life one of its chief at
fractions, the home life one of its
sweetest and dearest characters
and the congregation one of its
most valued members.
Her sweet influence will ever
abide with us and sweet memory
will linger like the sweet perfume
of flowers.
At Eventide, when we look I'D
into the sweet face of nature and
see gold and crimson foliage fall
ing from earthward, all nature
seems to be signing a sad requiem
over the prospects of a winter
blast and the SHOWS that so soon
may cover the earth with a
shrowd of white, we stand in
solemn awe and reverence before
an Almighty but mysterious pow
er that sends these de~solations
in nature. And, on the other
hand we look upon the whitening
rose, its petals falling to decay,
it's then that our souls cry out
in solemn CONSERVATION, whence
cometh so rude a blast that would
SO ruthlessly blight so fair a thing
as this lovely flower. The cufmi-
nation of these events in nature
but bring us face to face with the
present and we cry out in agony
and our hearts SO sore.
Our darling Ethel is indeed no
more. Yes, the Almighty has
claimed her and took her back to
himself where no falling leaves
nor blighting frosts ever come, in
that fair land of perpetual sum-
mer. Weep not, dear heart, for
Etheps at rest. Remember, our
father in heaven knows best.
IT'S good for US all to bury our griefs
And try to veal a smile,
It's best to change the minor key
70 a major once in awhile.
The Father above in His infinite love
Sends us our JOY and sorrow,
Although He may give a dark to-day,
He gives US a bright tomorrow.
Then let US trust Him for everything
No matter what ever's before;
IT'S our duty to smile whenever we can
And Hope to meet on that other shore.
A FRIEND.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Southern District
of Mississippi.
In the matter of S. d. Clover, bank
rupt.-In Bankruptcy. No S35.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Take notice that on the 10Th day of
February, A. D., 1912, a petition was
filed in bankruptcy by the above named
bankrupt, praying that he be discharg-
ed from all his debts provable against
his estate, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
The hearing of said petition has been
set for the 26th day Of March, A. D.,
1912, at Jackson, Mississippi, before
Honorable H. c. Niles, United States
Judge, at which time and place you are
required to show cause, if any you
have, why the prayer of said petitioner
should not be granted. =
L. B. MOSELEY, Clerk.
By B. L. TODD, JR., d. C.
J. w. BRADFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
T / TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary on the estate of Miss
Tallulah J.. Strong, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned Executor by
the Chancery Court of Lef1ore county,
Mississippi, on January IL, 1912, and all
creditors of the said Miss Tallulah j.
Strong, deceased, are hereby notified to
present their claims against the estate
of the said Miss Tallulah J. Strong, de-
ceased, to the chancery clerk of Lef1ore
county, Mississippi, for probate and
registration, according to law, within
one year from this date, and that other
wise, the same will be forever barred.
This, February Goth, 1912.
T. R. HENDERSON, Executor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Methodist Missionerv So
ciety was entertained Monday aft
ernoon by Mrs. r. Thayer and
Mrs. r. T. Jones at the residence
of Mrs. Jones. Nearly all the
members were present, also sever
al visitors, among others two of
our old Greenwood girls, Mrs.
Pope of Itta Bena, and Mrs. Jer-
ONE Baird of Mayhem, who have
joined the itinerancy with their
better halves, and no doubt are
making ideal preachers wives.
Mrs. Pope was introduced by Mrs.
Jones and delighted us with a
short talk in the interest of home
missions. We were delighted to
have with us the wives of the pas
tors of our sister churches, also
the wife of a Presbyterian minis
ter now at work in Brazil. She
was introduced by Mrs. Thayer
and favored the society with a
very interesting talk; it was spec
tally interesting as we are just
now studying conditions in Brazil.
Miss Gladys Bacon very gracious
ly and creditably furnished us
with delightful music for which
she has our sincere thanks. The
Society will meet next Monday aft
ernoon with Mrs. Hannis Sanders
B.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE TO

The Board of Supervisors of Lef1ore
county, Mississippi, will on the first
Monday of March, 1912, receive sealed
bids by civil engineers for surveying
and plotting open lands on the Sixteenth
Sections belonging to said county and
now under its control, establishing the
boundaries of said sections. All bids
must be filed with the clerk of said
board on or before noon of said date.
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 10Th day of February, A. D.
1912. A. r. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.

The Board of Supervisors of Lehore
county, Mississippi, will on the first
Monday of March, 1912, receive sealed
bids for plans and specifications for the
erection Of acounty Jail at the north
end of the court house of said county.
All bids must be filed with the clerk
of said board on or before the hour of
noon on said date.
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 18th day Of February. A. d.
1912. A. r BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
MRS WILLlAMsoNs VISIT TO.
GREENWOOD

Mrs. G. NJ. Williamson is just
home from Greenwood which
place she visited in the interest of
a chapter of the D. A. R.-the
chapter having taken the pictures
que name Chakchuima. Mrs. Viii
hanson was the guest while in
the Greenwood of the delightful
household of DR.. David Humph-
reys and his wife, Remembered in
this city during visits to Miss
Power years ago as lovely Miss
Lallle Hoskins), who entertained
tanned Informally for her the
evening of her arrival, their beau
tiful new home being an ideal
place for social pleasure.
Mrs. Ben Humphreys, Jr., who
is also remembered here as Miss
Floyd Wilson, entertained for Mrs.
Williamson at one of the prettiest
luncheons which it has been the
privilege of this lady to enjoy, and
Mrs. May Whitehead Greene, at
whose charming home the meet
ing was held at which Mrs. Will
hanson spoke to the chapter (of
twenty-one chapter members, by
the way) was another of the delta
clty's charming matrOns who gave
Of her beautiful hospitality to add
to the pleasure of their honor
ed guest. Mrs. Greene is to repre-
sent her chapter at the Congressin
Washington, and will do it well.
The illness of the regent, Mrs.
Sam Gwin, was the one cloud upon
the pleasure of Mrs. Williamson,
but she lent the gracious evidence
OF her thought to the days pleas
ure by her messengers of flowers.
Indeed, the days and hours
were all oyer-full of pleasures
and of honors for their guest and
her thorough enjoyment of all of
their courtesies is very evident.
One especially interesting even
ing Mrs. Williamson tells Of most
enthusiastically-this being the
dinner given at the leading res
taurant there by the Kings Daugh-
tiers one evening-which dinner
was attended by .nine-tenths of
the young married couples of
Greenwood, and scores of young
people besides. A more united
effort or a more successful result
than was that entertainment by
the ladies who are working so
hard to build an annex to their
hospital, it would be hard to find
and they richly deserve the sue
cess they are having in the under.
taking.
Mrs. Williamson brings back
with her from the delta city as a
souvenir book made up of beauti-
full views Of the place, and con-
tanning also the autographs of the
chapter members, and the photo
graphs Of the girls who, in pic
f'|ses2lae 49,, ssprsssntedths XQ=
men Of Martha Washington's time
at one of the entertainments Civ.
en- for her. Indeed, she brings
back with with her as souvenirs
of this visit many beautiful things
of material value and of greater
worth, since they are the rich
gifts of the spirit of these lovely
young women, who form Green
woods Chakchuima Chapter, D.
A. R.-Jackson News, Feb. 25th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
IMPORTANT SOUTHERN HERE
FORD SALE,

The Journal wishes to call attention
to the sale of Hereford cattle to be
held by w. j. Davis & Co., Jackson,
Miss, March 18th. This offering of
IS head of high class Herefords will af-
ford the best opportunity Southern
| buyer ever have had to secure the best
of Hereford individuals and the richest
breeding practically at home. These
cattle have been bred in the south, are
used to Southern conditions, are i'm
mune to fever and acclimated in every
way to Southern climate and condi-
tons. That the South needs such cat
can secure the best in this sale there
is no question. Twenty-Five bulls are
listed, mostly IL to 20 years old. The
forty females are all of breeding age,
and are all safe in calf to Messrs. Da-
Wis best bulls. About a dozen of the
cows will have calves at foot by sale
day, and these will be sold with their
dams. The females are bred mostly to
Point Comfort 4th, Shadeland Beau and
Point Comfort 18th. Southern breed
ers and farmers who attended any of
the leading fairs of Alabama and Mis-
sissippi will remember the splendid
showing made by this herd. They won
practically every prize for which they
"CAC al LAlCl1 SoI0lOSuC Iii
nouncement they make this statement:
"For the past several years we have
spared neither expense nor effort to
build up one of the greatest herds reg
istered Hereford cattle in the United
States. We have selected the very best
breeding and individuality and it is
with a feeling of pride and personal
satisfaction that we present to you this
Offering" Buyers may rest assured
that they are buying from reliable
breeders, that the pedigrees are straight
in every way, that the cattle are good
as IAN be bought, and that they are
mune. Southern breeders will save
money in the purchase price, in the
shipping expense and in the health of
the cattle by buying in this sale. Write
Messrs. Davis for a copy of their illus
trated catalogue. American Hereford
Journal, Feb. Is.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extensive
sale by its remarkable cures of coughs,
colds and Group. 1t can be depended
upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
ANNUAL AUCTION SALE OF
Registered Hereford Cattle
TO BE HELD IT
LA VERNET STOCK FARM
JACKSON, MISS. THURSDAY. MARCH ID.
Sale Starts at 12 O'clock Sharp.

Greatest opportunt every offered in the South for the purchase
OF Registered Hereford Cattle. All immune to tick fever and Accim-
ated to Southern conditions. In this sale we offer you at auction at
your own price choice of
20 BULLS AND 40 FEMALES.
All in goods ages and in prime breeding condition. The pedi-
grees are the richest known to the Hereford breed.
me bulls are all young and ready for service: In first list is in
cuded the two year old bull Oracle" who was first in class at the
Ala; State Fair at Birmingham, at the Meridian Fair and at the Miss
State Far 1911. Also "Helen's Ike" who was the Grand Champion
81 1t the MSS SS State Ear 19lo Also the sensational young, show bull
credit to head a( Any Owe South. The females range in age from
yearhngs to trlGy nero IN m Sws including some of our best show
day. A2Iey will all be safe in Valves at foot sired by Shadaand
IT'D - sanaxndt Point Cont Comfort rt 4h h. Every1sTsEsgnet Stock Eaf-sl4SSxF
blue ribbon stock farm of the South. If you chxs6Fs come yourself
send mail bids to either of the auctioneers, Col Fred Reppert, or Col.
Harry B. Carroll or to R. j.. Kinzer Secretary of the American Here
ford Breeders Association, Mr.. Hayes Walker, Publisher of the
American Hereford Journal, or DR.. TAFT Butler, Editor of the Progress
sWe Farmer, in our care Illustrated catalogues mailed free upon re-
quest. Address:
w. J. DAVIS & co. Jackson, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extensive
sale by its remarkable cures of coughs,
colds and Group. 1t can be depended
upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
CITATION.
State of Mississippi,
Lefiore County.

State of Mississippi, !
Lefore County.
To F. R. Williams, whose postofice is
unknown:
You are hereby commanded to appear
before the chancery court of Lef1ore
county, in said state, on the Fourth
Monday of March, 1912, to defend the
suit in said court of Sam Balkin, where
in you are a defendant.
This 18th day of February, A. D. 1912.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
MEANS JOHNSTON, Attorney.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

l will be at the following places on
the dates named for the purpose of
registering persons whose names are
not now on the books. Anew registra-
ton is not contemplated, and all per-
son whose names are now on the books
will o be required to register again:
Minter City, Monday, March 18th.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15

Only lawyer or detective can
mind his own business when he prizes
into other peoples.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15
20 MEDICINE
But Change of Food Gave Final Relief.

Most diseases start in the alimen-
tary canal-stomach and bowels.
A great deal of our stomach and
bowel troubles come from eating too
much starchy and greasy food.
The stomach does not digest any
of the starchy food we eat-white
bread, pastry, potatoes, oats, etc
these things are digested in the small
intestines, and if we eat too much, as
most of us do, the organs that should
digest this kind Of food are overcome
by excess of work, so that fermenta-
ton. indigestion, and long train OF
ails result.
Too much fat also is hard to digest
and this is changed into acids, sc.,r
stomach, belching gas, and bloated,
heavy feeling.
In these conditions change from
indigestible foods to Grape-Nuts will
work wonders in not only relieving
the distress but in building up a
strong digestion, clear brain and
steady nerves. A Wash. woman
writes:
ABOUT I'VE years dSO 0uAOA oo
with bad acknowledgements, iadiges-
ton. constipation-cause I know
now, from overeating starchy and
greasy food.
"I doctored for two years without
any benefit. The doctor told me there
was no cure for me. could not eat
anything without suffering severe
pain in my back and sides, and be.
came discouraged.
"A friend recommended Grape-Nuts
and began to use it. In less than
two weeks / began to feel better ard
inside of two months / was a well
woman and have been ever since.
81 can eat anything / wish with
pleasure. We eat Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast and are very
fond of it." Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's q
reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fuu OF human
Interest. Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15

rice field on dark nights to meet their
sweethearts.
The Japanese freflies are much
larger and give brighter and more
steady light than those seen in Eu-
rope or America. In old days many
poor Japanese students, unable to buy
candles, were wont to gather freflies
in bag and read their books by their
light. The Hotaru-kago (f1refiy cage),
made of fine laces, placed on the
veranda or hung among the trees in
the garden, gives almost as bright
light as the large stone lanterns, but
much more quaint and dreamy.
Firef1ies are plentiful everywhere in
Japan. They are net at all afraid of
human beings, and will often alight
upon the dress, and even on the hair
or hands. 1t is not seldom that fire
flies fly into ones pockets or sleeves.
During the daytime f1refies sleep
under the shelter of grasses near
streams or ponds. In this state they
are terribly ugly But as soon as the
sun sinks beyond the western hills
ana the evening udFAuSSS USSlAS "
gather they wake from slumber and
light their tiny CLEAN Of greenish-yel-
low. At first they are timid and will
not venture from their hiding place
until it is utterly dark. But some OF
the more brave and restless attempt
to fly from their day shelter before
it is quite dark and show their faint
light under the deep shadow Of great
trees or under the cover Of low stone
bridges over the stream.
When the evening mist covers the
water and the trees and grasses, dark
and cool, single glimmering FREELY
flying over the water lures others to
join it, and presently half dozen, a
dozen, and then twenty lights gather
round the first light. Then they are
everywhere, aloft in the air, floating
upon the family glimmering flow OF
water, and playing among the tall
grasses, which seem almost trans
parent where the firefies gather thick
est.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15
OLD RELICS FOUND
GIimpses of Early Life in Egypt
Are Unearthed.
remarkable Discoveries Made by Prof,
Edouard NavilIe at Abydos and Its
Observation-Disclosures of Richest
Sites In Old World.

CAIRO, Egypt.-Fascinating glimpses
Of early Egyptian life were revealed
at an exhibition recently held in Lon
don. The exhibits, which were the re-
suit OF the seasons work of the Egypt
exploration fund, under the direction
OF the great Psychologist, Prof. Edou.
ard Naville, at Abydos and its neigh
borhood, included some excellently
preserved mummies, early implements
and carvings, and some grotesque
vases not unlike English Toby jugs. In
the great Temple of Osiris, carving
was found depicting the Pharaoh of
the Exodus playing draughts.
Abydos is one Of the richest sites
in Egypt, and many explorers have
reaped a rich harvest from it's temples
and tombs, but the work of this ex.
petition seemed to prove that much re.
mains to be done before the whole
story of Osiris is revealed. On one
table were displayed objects obtained
from a prehistoric village, the re.
mains II which were found little to
the. west of the great Temple OF
OsIrfS. Hitherto the archaeologist
has been dependent on objects OBJ.
tanned from the graves Of the prehis-
toric age, but in this case the relics
of this ancient life were found on the
site of hut village. They include
the long, flat stones and corn rubbers
which were used to grind the wheat
or durrah for. bread, sword spindle
whorls, bone needles, horn borers, and
hairpins, and some slate palettes for
rubbing eye paint Fruit knives
saws, and scrapers showed signs OF
use, and gave all the appearance OF
being in the same condition in which
they had been left by their original
owners.
These primitive men we're no mean
artists, as, the impression Of a cylin
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15
POOR JOHN NEATLY CAUGHT
Cleverly contrived Trap That Led to
the Downfall of One Forget
fu! Husband.

He had returned home in the eve
ming tired and ready for restful hour
OF two
John. my love-" said his little wife
sweetly, did you post that letter |
save you this morning?"
Eyes, my pet" said John, hiding Ills
MISREPRESENTATION face behind the
newspaper.
well. what is your answer" still
more swetly.
"Wh-what is what?" gasped John.
What is your answer, dear?' said
his little wife, clearly. THAT letter
was addressed to you"
Addressed to me?" exclaimed John.
Il didn't notice it,"
And then, like foolish man. he
fell into the trap and produced the
letter from his pocket to see. The
envelope was not addressed to him;
but long and severe lecture was
shortly after.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15
ENDS A MOTION PHOTO FIGHT
MontcIair, N. j., Let's Amusement Con
Germs in After Debate OF
Two Years.

Montclair, N. AFTER debating tne
subject more than two years, tne
town council has decided to grant 9
license for a moving-picture show IN
Montclair. The applicant will speno
s10o 600 On his building AMI plant ana
Yin ' nav ! fee Of $1,000 a year. NO
vaudeville performances WIN % e.
lowed under his license. For>tne pas'
two wears Montclair has enjoyed the
nnioue honor of being the only cl1y
of IFS size in the country with no
moving pictures.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-11-15
Y. M. c. A. TO OFFSET RIDERS
Association Hires Clergyman and Cor
net SoIoist for st. Louis Street
Service.

st. Louis, Mo.-In an effort to Offset
the demoralizing effects of Sunday
automobile "joy riders" the St. Louis
Y. M. c. A. has engaged an automobile
clergyman and cornet soloist for use
Sunday afternoons. Every Sunday aft
ernoon the automobile will proceed
slowly along the thoroughfares most
used by "joy riders" With the cor
netist playing Justify. the car will
creep along, followed, it is hoped, by
a slowly moving audience, When a
sufficient crowd has been collected the
minister will preach on Sabbath OBJ
servance.
The plan is to reach both the auto
mobile parties and the crowds that
usually line the streets to see the gay
parties whiz past.