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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-11-20

This week greater showing than ever before seen
in our store of beautiful Table Linens and Napkins
Table Linens from Csc the yard to $780, Napkins
6Oc Doz. to $500.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue and in pursuance of the
powers and authority vested in me as
trustee in that certain deed of trust,
given by j. L. & M. E. Haley, on the
18th day of July, 1912, to secure r. N.
Love for the Indebtedness therein men
toned which deed Of trust is duly re-
corded in Book s, at Page II, Of the
land deed of trust records of Lefore
county, Mississippi, default having been
made in the payment Of said indebted
ness, | will, on Monday, the 10th day
Of January, 1913, before the south door
Of the court house, in the City of
Greenwood. in said county, proceed to
sell TO the highest bidder for cash, the
property mentioned in said deed of
trust to-wit:
Lots 4. 5, 6 and 8, block 8, in the
Haley West End Addition to the town
of ltta Bena, in said county. Also the
lease, buildings and machinery, of all
kinds, belonging to what IS known as
the Mcneil Gin at Berclair, in said
county, with right to use water from
the Artesian well in pipe running to
residence of Kane Reed, being the
property described in a deed from Kane
Reed to K. N. Love, as shown by deed
recorded in Book 43, Page PIT, of the
record of deeds of said county, said sale
will be made within legal hours, and to
satisfy all costs of sale and attorneys
fee, and the aforesaid indebtedness.
Dec. 18th, 1912.
5. S. MITCHELL, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
SIXTEEN YEARS OLD.

The Commonwealth starts NEXT
week on is journey to the seven
tcenth mIIe-post Of its career in
the journalistic field The people
have been generous in according
the paper a most liberal patronage
since the present management
has been at the helm, and we sin
cerely thank them for their many
favOrs. The Commonwealth prob
ably enjoys the largest volume OF
business received by any newspa-
per in the DeIta-the Office being
crowded with printing orders at
all seasons Of year, and the mat
ter Of dull times is unknown to
the publisher, This is very graft
fyIng to us, and we shall strive TO
merit a continuance Of the liberal
patronage 50 kindly given Us IN
the past. The COmmOnwcaIth's
policy in future will be the same
that it has been in the past. Its
first thought is for the best inter-
ests Of Greenwood, Lc'Iore coun-
ty, the Delta and her splendid
people. Secondly, we shall al
ways conduct the business affairs
Of the paper in a manner that will
enable it to meet its obligations
promptly. TO this end we have
heretofore had the cooperation
Of a large number Of the best cit
izens Of the city and county, and
we take this method Of thanking
them for their assistance. So,
best wishes for a happy,
prosperous New Year to each Of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
THE COUNTRY EDITORS
TROUBLES.

1T costs a country newspaper
money every tine it takes a stand
on any question. Almost any cit
izen besides a newspaper man
can do 50 without injury to his
business. If the editor advocates
improvements the sore-head goes
after him and sometimes stops his
paper. If he opposes improve
ments the progressive sort get on
him and call him a back number
and a knocker."
The Newton Record quotes the
above from an exchange and adds
the following:
yes, and if he gives space in
his columns advocating the cleo
ton Of a politician for office end
thereby sacrifices patronage in es-
pousing his cause, when the poll
tician is elected he forgets what
the newspaper man has done for
him. A newspaper is a pretty
good thing to use when you want
something, but if the newspaper
man wants sOmething-that's a
different proposition"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
NOTICE.

In tho District Court of the United States for
Jackson Division of the Southern District Of
Mississippi.
In the matter of M. E. Robertson, Bankrupt.---In
Bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of M. E.. Robertson Of Itta Bena.
Miss, in the county of Lefore. and District afore-
said. a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the day Of Dec.
2lst, 1912, the said NJ. f. Robertson was duly ad-
Judged bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at Greenwood. Miss. at the
office Of the County Court House. on the day of
January 18th, 1918, at II o'clock A. NJ. at which
time the said creditors may attend. prove their
claims. appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. Bankrupt is ordered
to be present. +. M. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The statement showing the
financial condition of the Green
wood State Bank appears in this
issue Of The Commonwealth.
This new and substantial banking
institution has enjoyed a liberal
share Of the public patronage
since its establishment here last
summer, and its business con-
tinues to increase in volume daily,
The statement published makes a
most creditabIe showing, and we
wish for its officers and stock
holders continued prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Fewer cattle by 281 1893 were
received at the Chicago stock
yards in 1912 than in 1911 accord
ing to the report made. Still
there are some farmers who think
there is nothing that can be raised
at a profit except cotton. Live
stock raising well followed will
make any farmer Independent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The quarterly statement show
ing the financial condition of the
Greenwood Savings Bank on
Dec. 18, 1912, is published in this
issue Of The Commonwealth.
This splendid savings institution
makes a magnificent showing for
the year 1912, and we wish for
its splendid officers and substan-
tial stockholders a continuance of
the extensive patronage they have
received in the past.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The Old Year was ushered out
and the New Year in by the noise
Of a cyclone in Greenwood. Every
whistle was opened to the limit,
pistol owners galore evidently
used all the cartridges they had
on hand, fireworks were explod-
ed, the ringing of bells Chimed in,
and altogether il was the most
hilarious thirty minutes of the
holidays. The combination of
deafening sounds made the night
hideous for the time being.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The new city officials will be
Sworn in" next Monday and as
sumo charge of their respective
duties, Mayor Ray, Marshal
Miller, Clerk Hicks, Aldermen
Hosmer and Nichols were re-
elected. M. l.. Stoddard succeeds
Street Commissioner Carr, and
Messrs &. p. Elliott, j. K@antrovitz
and l., l. Braddock succeed Alder
men Stephen, Young and Shute.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
FOR SALE.

A first-class stock of hardware and
General Merchandise all staple goods
at Cruger, one Of the best business
points on the Y, & NJ. V. R. R, Ii
miles south of Greenwood. Fine crons
in vicinity this year, and trade e
splendid. Every store in town is en-
loylng good trade. Good reason for
selling and the stock can be bought Mt
a bargain, Address ]. |, LUNDY.
Cruger, Mss, :
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
T TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors Of Merwin C. Humphrey, de
ceased.
Letters Parliamentary were granted to the un,
dersigned as executrix of the last will and tesla,
ment of Merwin C. Humphrey, deceased, by the
Chsncery Court of Lefiore County. Mississippi, or
the End day of January. 1918. and all persons hay.
ing claims against said estate are required to have
the same ~probated and registered by the clerk of
said court within one year from this date. A fail.
ure to probate and register any such claim within
one year will bar the claim.
Greenwood. Mississippi. January Ord, 1913.
SALLIE j. HUMPHREY.
ExecutriI.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The splendid financial state
ment of the Bank of Commerce
of this city appeared in the last
issue of The Commonwealth. This
staunch banking house has just
completed one of the most pros
porous business years in its whole
successful career, and we wish
for its officers and stockholders
continued prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
NOTICE TO BANKS.

County, Mississippi. that the Board of Supervisors
Of said count. will. at its January. 1918, meeting
receive proposals for the privilege of keeping the
county funds or such part thereof as said board
may desire to place in said banks and the security
proposed to be offered by said bank for such priv
ilege. for keeping said funds.
Said proposals will be received and contract
made in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Laws
Of 1911.
Witness my hand and seal this II day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1912.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

II seems that Jeffersonian sim
pliCity is once more to reign at
the White House under the Will
son regime. That Inauguration
ceremonies have been too spec
tacuIar and pretentious and that
he wants his to be as simple as
possible, Pesident-eIect Wilson
told Chairman Eustis of the in
auguration committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
CHANCERY

The State Of Mississippi.
To idellar Ford. whose post office address is Kan
sas City, Missouri:
You are commanded to appear before the Chan,
Gerry Court of tho County of Lefore in said State
on the Fourth Monday OF March. A. D., 1918, ia
defend the suit in said court of Jim Ford, wherein
you are defendant.
This the 18th day of December, A. D., 1912.
A. r.. BEW. Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Justice of the Peace W. c.
Johnston, of Beat 3, will resign
his office next Monday, in order
to give his whole time to other
business. The Board of Super
viSors will, as a consequence,
a special election to fill the
vacancy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The new public school building,
the Federal postoffice building
and the Greenwood theatre build
ing are about Completed-and
they make a very pretty showing
for the Queen City of the Delta"
in the way of improvements dur
ing the year 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The National Housewives
league is planning a campaign for
doing away with the middIeman
and buying direct from the farmer
through the parcels post. The
grocers won't care. Especially as
to eggs, because the loss from
the ~overripe product will be the
consumers loss and not the
grOCer'S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

On New Years Day a good
many people start out to lead a
better life with the intention of
going no further than they find
the roads good.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The first cut announced for
1913 is on prunes, Some conso-
lation in that. Those of us who
can't afford steak can fill up on
pruneS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

This should be the banner year
in Greenwood's growth. And ii
will be i we will all pull together
IN an effort to make il SO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The Commonwealth is sixteen
years old today, and wishes for
all its friends and patrons a Joy
Gus and prosperous New Year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Active cooperation on the part
OF every citizen will make a good
showing Tor Greenwood during
1913.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received at the January, 1918, meet
ing of the Board of Supervisors for a
keeper of the County Home of Leiore
for the year, 1918. The Board
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Let us all try to live better and
do more good for our f~eIlow-man
this year than we did the year
just ended.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

As usual, a good many negro
tenants are moving from one
plantation to another in this sec
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Preparations for this years
crop have already begun in a
good many sections Of Leflore
county,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Our merchants were all well
pleased with the splendid holiday
trade received.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Let every good citizen CO.
operate in the movement for bet
ter public roads.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The Issue, established and pub
lished at Jackson, has gone to the
political newspaper graveyard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The city schools opened Mon
day, after a weeks recess for the
holidays.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

II odd numbers are unlucky,
the year 1913 will be a rocky
road to travel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Stick to your new resolutions.
They will do both you and the
community good.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The Board Of Supervisors will
hold their first session of the New
Year next Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Have you sent anything by the
parcels post route yet?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The festive biII-coIIcctOr has
been active this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Let's make this the banner
year for Greenwood in the way
of general Improvements.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
CLASSIFIED COLUMN \.

FOR RENT-C Corner store-house. loca-
ted Just north of Southern depot, on
Howard street. Apply to G. H. Cos
som, Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

FOR RENT-Three cottages-one on
Henry street, n near Dewey street,
and one in Austin & Wright Addition.
Apply to DR.. w. 7. johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

The usual Christmas gift swap.
ping prevailed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

FOR RENT-200 acres of good land one
and a half miles from Greenwood. Good
Artesian Water, 10 good houses and
barns at $500 per acre. Apply to S. J..
Stein.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
STATEMENT

STATEMENT
Showing the Condition Of the
GREENWOOD STATE BANK,
Of Greenwood, Mississippi,
at the Close Of Business Dec. lS, 1912.
Published by direction of Chapter ID Of
Code Of 1906, as amended by Chapter
III Of Mississippi Laws Of 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03
LIABILITIES
Of Greenwood, Mississippi,

/, 10. j. Green, Cashier of Greenwood
State Bank, Of Greenwood, Mississippi,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true, full and exact statement of the
Assets and Liabilities of said Bank on
the day and date named therein, with
out combination with the Assets and
Liabilities Of any other Bank OF Branch
Bank.
10. ]. GREEN, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
a Notary Public, in and for the County
Of Lehore Mississippi, this the Both
day Of December 1912.
J. II. ELLINGTON,
Notary Public.
Examined and found correct, so far
as a yerifcation of the foregoing foot
ings is concerned.
d. l.. THOMPSON,
Auditor of Public Accounts.
Dec. 81, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Published by direction of Chapter ID of
Code of 1906, as amended by
Chapter Ill of Mississippi
Laws of 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Write if 1913.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

GREENWOOD. MISS, jan. 3, 1919.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-03

Long Distance Cumb, Phone No. 80.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19

revenue not jnCiEdlEg tha- oil Ine con
nected independent Iines-of $780,
100000. This was a gain Of $20,900,-
GOO over the previous year. 4 very
careful appraisal conducted by engi-
neers Of the physical proU erty Of the
Bell System as Of August 1st, last,
showed that while the book cost was
ST36 geo 600 the cost OF reproduction
al that date would have been SS97,-
Ogl. GOO. Tn other words, the company
was carrying the property On its
books at s6I0OGe, 900 below IFS actual
physical value at the time Of its ap
praisal In this appraisal there were
included no intangible assets, what
ever. such as good viii. patents, fran.
chises, cost of developing the BUSH
ness. etc. For the year there was
an increase in assets OF 92.30O COO
Of which Sc, 100000 represented cur.
rent additions 10 the plant including
the necessary real estate. During the
FIVE year period between 1907 and
1912 the assets OF the Bell Companies
have increased S311. 100000 while the
capital OBLIGATIONS and payables out
ELdhAAGE HIVE AAAtAA e-1~A A'AfAa O. AhA@AN
over Sl99. 000.000. The surplus and re
serves have increased from S6l509.
0O0 10 S164 100000 or nearly sl05.
500. 900. even afier setting aside s..
SIS. COO for the Benefit Fand recently
created for the employees.
The American Telephone and Tele
graph Company ftself shows tota
I &c rnings OF S42. 717.992.75. and Z
j balance Of S6,047.357-6f sftes payment
/ Of interest and the regular dividends
Of s per cent per annum. st the clos
of the year its outstanding capita
stock was sS34S05.7G0. and bond
1 Sl05. 002 900. For the capital stoci
outstanding there has been pai,
linto the company's treasury S25G, 352.
efS. or nearly s22009.000 more TIA.
the par vaiue OF the stock
Scarcely any corporation IN the
United States has its capital STOCK
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19

be necessary to correct such discrinI-
nations and make applicable reason
able rates and practices" The policy
of the company, as in the past, Will be
to cooperate with the examiners con
Quoting this Investigation and to aid
public officials in every possible way
ia their efforts 10 ascertain the real
facts respecting the telephone service
Of the United States.
President vail says in conclusion;
As to the future OF tie company.
il was never brighter. Business indi-
cations are normal our relations with
the public and with the public author
tiles on a mutually satisfactory basis.
The organization on the lines set
forth in previous reports is about com
pIete. and the division Of the work
is so clearly drawn and 50 closely
correlated between the local admin
istration OF the associated companies
ard the central general administra-
ton OF the American Telephone anu
Telegraph Company that there IS no
duplication OF effort OF conflict m ao-
mfnfstrafion. advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19
SUMMARY Of THE AMERICAN
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANIES ANNUAL REPORT

The report just issued by the Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany for the year ending December
81, 1912. shows that the telephone has
become in the United States, to q
greater extent than anywhere else in
the world, a household necessity.
There are now 10000 towns, cities
and hamlets from which telephone
messages may be sent This is 5000
more than the number OF postofT ces
in the United States; 10000 more
than the number OF railroad stations
and nearly three times the number Of
regular telegraph Offices. There are
altogether 7,456,674 telephone stations
in the Bell System, which is an in.
crease over last year of S23,4i9 sta
lions. This compares with an increase
during the previous year Of 1896
stations
Including the traffic over the long
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19
TESTED AND PROVEN.
There Is a Heap of Solace in Being
Able to DEFEND Upon a Well
Earned Renutaticn.


For months Review readers have
zeen the constant expression Of
graise for Deans Kidney Pills. and
-ead about the good work they have
,0he ia this locality. What other rem
ady ever produced such convincing
proof of merit?
John J. Hill. I52 s. Main St, Tue
son, Ariz.,s says: ~tnAugust
son. ArIz.. SAYS. IN August 1897
while living in Berkeley. Cal, gave
A testimonial for Deans Kidney Pills.
-iving them the credit they desel we'd
or entirely relieving me Of trouble
With my back ana kidneys, annoy.
ance to which / had been subject foI
four or five wears. / never suffered
from severe pains but there was al
tiiues a tired aching across the kid
ucys and mornings I would get up
feeling stiff and lame across my
lOins. After some exercise the troa-
bic would gradually disappear. The
kidney secretions were fIeauent. Is
pecially at night, and would be
obliged 10 arise several times. D0an' =
Kidney pills went to the seat Of nv
trouble and ir a short tine cured me
have had no need of Doan's Kidney
pills or any other remedy since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. FosteT-MilbuTn Co. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-D0an's-ane
take no other-Advertise
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19

secure the long-pIanned ocean to
ocean service. On this point President
Vail says:
Experience with the engineering
devices and methods employed in the
New York-Denver Line having demon
strated their value under severe prac-
tical conditions. a systematic intro
duction OF these improvements was
undertaken and actively prosecuted
throughout the United States. so that
at the end Of 1912 there was a total
OF $3.50 miles of the heaviest-gauge
wires equipped with the new arrange
ment, thus doubling their transmits
sion efficiency, and in addition TO this
there were obtained. without any ex-
penditure for new wires. phantom cir
cults equivalent to 1850 miles OF the
heaviest gauge circuit These i'm
proyements have brought Into commu-
nication with each other places for
merly too remote, and between q great
J number OF places less remote note
worthy improvements IL the service
have been reported.
Engineering plans have been com
pleted for the extension OF four heavy
copper wires from Denver TO San
! Francisco and construction work is
TO commence as soon as the weather
! permits"
In thirty-three different states there
/ are public service and other state
| commissions which supery Use the tel
ephone service. This supervision IS
/ entirely distinct from the supervision
Of the interstate Commerce Commits
! sion. The report contains the inter
esting letter addressed By Attorney
I General Wfckersham 20 the Chairman
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
/ sion at washington touching the ae-
Invites Of the company and also the
order made by the Interstate Com
imerce Commission as of January lSth,
sqst. directing that thorough invest
CATION be made Concerning the his
tory financial operations, the rates.
rules regulations and practices OF tel
euhonc and telegraph companies SUD-
iect to the Act 10 Regulate Commerce.
! with a view TO The making OF a com
prehensive report and to the issu
ance OF such order or orders as may
Bisbee daily review., 1913-03-19

John ID. Rockefeller, Jr-. (top left).
Rev. Anna Howard shaw and
Mayor GayEOr.
The invitation OF John d. Roche
Teller. Jr., of New York. TO Lieut..
Gov. Barrett O'Hara. OF Illinois. to
bring his Illinois vice and girl wage
investigators 10 the eastern metropolis
has been seconded by many New
Workers. including Mayor Gayno-.
The chief cause OF the social evil
Is to be found in our social condi-
tons" declares the mayor. IT
women and girls were paid a living
wage very few women would become
immoral for pay"
Rev. Anna Howard Shaw. president
&c the National Women's Suffrage
Association. ftvo-s nationwide
probe. followed Ev the passage Of
nin-man ~age Law for women by
pugrcss.