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The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING"

Major Jonas, the veteran editor
OF the Aberdeen Examiner, gives
the soundeSt explanation OF the
high cost of living" in the fol-
lowing editorial that we have YET
seen advanced on this all-absorb,
ing question:
The howl about the high cost
OF living is strangely enough
echoed by the producers, whereas
it is attuned to meet the ears and
hearts Of the consumers. High
price Of living" does hot relate ia
clothing, which never was cheap
er; or 10 house rent, for many
tenements lie vacant; nor to trans
pOrtation, which has not advanc'
ed; nor to coal which retains its
old price IN most localities; nor to
oil which is sold at most reason
able figures; nor to coffee or tea,
with prices regulated at export
markets; nor to sugar which sells
for vastly less than our mothers
paid; nor to carpets, mating, fur
niture, agricultural implements, or
household fixtures. II is mainly
confined TO butter eggs, chickens
pork, mutton, beef, wool, syrup
firewoOd, peas, beans, turkeys,
geese, ducks, hides. corn, oats
meal, onions, potatoes, cabbagcs,
milk, fruits, flowers. cattle, hOrs,
es, etc, all Of them products OF the
farm, orchard and dairy, and all
representing the soil and its I'll,
lers.
Lower cost OF living means
simply the Cheapenlng to urban
consumers of the products of the
farm. OF course this is a bic
thing for those who must buy but
should have no charm for those
who must produce and sell.
Consumers, in skilled labor
ranks, find compensation for
high cost OF living" in advance
scale OF wages, but producers
must take what conditions award,
without change for relief except
in the advances in price incident
to losses in yield"
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

State Of Mississippi, City Of
Lefore County. Greenwood.
Personally appeared before me, the
undersigned suthority, P, W. Parsons,
who, after having been duly sworn de-
poses and states on oath the following
/. That he is the Secretary of the
Building and Loan Association, for
which the foregoing statements are
made;
2 That he has carefully compared
the said statements with the records Of
said Building and Loan Association,
and
8. That said statements are in all
things true. correct and complete.
P. W. PARSONS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this the 18th day of March. 1918
HARRIS l.. RAY,
Notary Public.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Under and by virtue Of the power and authority
contained in that certain deed Of trust executed
and delivered by J. II. Ellington this wife, Lille
R. Ellington. joining thereinl Of the County of
Letlore and State of Mississippi to and in favor Of
Edward W. Bell. of the County Of Chatham and
State Of Georgia as Trustee for the Georgia State
Savings Association of Savannah. a corporation
under the laws Of the State Of Georgia, on the
18th day Of December A. D.. 1910. and recorded in
the Office Of the Clerk of the Chancery Court Of
JeHore County. Mississippi. in book S. of the
records Of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on land
Of said County. page 4s2, the undersigned as
the trustee named in said deed of trust will offer
for sale and sell at public outery to the highest
bidder for cash. in front Of the Court House door
Of LehOre County. Mississippi, on the l4th day Of
April. A. D.. 1913. during the legal hours of sale
the following described real estate situate in the
County of Leflose, and State Of Mississippi to-wit
All Of lots numbers eight ts) and nine ts). all in
block number forty t47. according to the
Henry Addition to the City of Greenwood, Miss
together with all the improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for titles
EDWARD W. BELL. Trustee
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
NOTICE OF sHERIFFs SALE UNDER EXE.
CtTION

NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE UNDER EXE-
CUTIoN.
Under and by virtue of the authority of that
certain execution to me directed on March Slst,
1918 by C. S. Pate. Clerk of the Circuit Court of
LetorS County. Mississippi. on Judgment rem
dervd on the 18th day Of November. 1912. in said
court in faror Of the Memphis Tent Awning
Company. a corporation. against J. B. Phillips, |
will. on Monday. the sth day Of May, 1918, in
front Of the south front door Of the court house
in the city Of Greenwood in said county and State
within legal hours offer for sale and sell at pub
lie cutlery. % the highest and best bidder for
cash, the following described property, to-wit:
Lot One III In Block Ssssnty-eiEht t7Sl Of the
Congress Heights Part Of the Henry Addition to
the city of Greenwood. Leioye County, MISSISSIPPI
pi, and Lot Isl in Block Three Isl of the Nichols
Addition to the city Of Greenwood, Leflcre eaun-
~. Mississippi all Of whsch said above described
property was levied upon by me By virtue Of the
shove stated execution the pruperts of the said
defendant, J. b. Phillips, and said property will
be sold to satisfy said Judgment in the sum Of
s2os.ts and Sita5 costs, and costs accrued and to
sccrue under said execution and this sale.
Witness my signature. this the Ind day Of
April. 1873,
VIC. TAYLOR, Sheriff.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
THE YALOBUSHA RIVER MAT.
TER.

In another column are two COM
municati0ns touching the matter
Of cleaning out and Strengthening
YaIobuSha river, Besides these
two communications we have re-
Gently published similar ones from
Mr.. W. NJ Dubard and from Mr..
Burrows on the same proposition.
The same matter has engaged
public attention from time to time
for a number of years. All agree
that something should be done
but there has been no one, it
seems, to take the initiative. 1t is
something of vast Importance not
only to those Immediately contig-
uous to the river but to adjacent
lands as well. The river can be
cleaned out and many OF the
crooks in the stream can be elimi-
mated, all of which will tend to
minimize overflows and hasten
the current of the river. All this
being agreed upon, why not a
meeting of interested citizens and
landholders in Grenada to agree
upon a plan? Our idea would be
TO secure the necessary funds,
which, in our judgment, would
not exceed 5000, and contract
with some man to do the work
under the supervision OF three
good men who are particularly
interested in the outcome.
Greenwood should, and no
doubt would, aid in the move
ment for she, too, is especially in
terested. II is a matter Of dollars
and cents. 1t means a saving TO
the farmers all along the river, it
means no little TO the business
life Of Grenada and equally as
much to Greenwood. We have
been talking and preaching the
doctrine that the federal govern
ment should attend to the Yalo-
busha river for years, and we are
still Of the opinion that this duty
should not be imposed on local
citizens, but il seems that there is
no one at Washington or else
where who can get the machin-
cry to moving to this end, hence
it behooves our people to do for
themselves. How about a meet
ing TO consider the matter? Work
is what We want now and not
talk. Grenada Sentinel.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
CITATION IN CHANcERY COURT.

In the matter Of the Administration Of tn,
Estate Of George Schroeder. deceased. by G. A
Wilson, Jr. AdminfstrAtcr---NO, EaG,
The State Of Mississippi.
To the unknown Heirs Of George Schroeder
deceased. and TO all psrtiss having claiming ar
interest in the Estate Of the said George Schreeder
Deceased:
Y0u are commanded to appear before th'
Chancery Court of the County af LeforN in sAiC
Stats on the second Monday Of October. A. d,
1915, 10 show cause, Il any you can. why the hna
account of thu said G, A. Wilson. Jr-, adrninistra
tor OF the estate Of Geurge Sehreedsr, deceased
nov on ile. shoald not be approved and allowed
and the ssidAimiHsrabor. ard the suretiss on
his hobd be forever discharged.
This, the ssSh dag Of March, A. n. 1914
AR BEw. C7crk.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
STATISTICAL MATTERS.

Plan monthly payment; when organ.
iEed June 1905; number Of borrowing
members q; number of shares held by
them 575; number of non-borrowing
members 46; number Of shares held by
them l4S2; par value of shares tmatur-
edl 5000; monthly dues per share SOC;
number Of monthly installments nee
essSry to mature = share 100 except for
dividends credited; admission fee none;
transfer fee Soc; pass books nothing;
withdrawal fee 10 per cent of book
value; rNmber Of foreclosures during
the above calendar year none; presi-
dents name d. c. Petest; treasurer's s
name p. W. Parsons.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue and in pursuance Of the powers and
authority vested in me by that certain deed Of
trust given by J. l.. and NJ. f. Haley to secure R.
N Love in the Indebtedness therein mentioned,
which said deed Of trust is duly recorded in book
8, page al. Of the record Of land trust deeds of
Leflere county, default having been made in the
payment Of said indebtedness. |, as trustee. will
on Monday. the 7th day Of April, 1918, proceed to
sell to the highest bidder. for cash before the
south door of the court house in the city of Green
wood, Mississippi the property in said deed Of
trust mentioned. tOwit: lots 1, :, and s. in block
5. in the Haley West End Addition to the town of
Itta Bena, in the said County and State. also, the
lease buildings and machinery of all kinds belong
ing to what is known as the McNeill gin at Ber-
clair, Mississippi, and the right to use the water
from the artesian well running by pipe from the
residence of Kane Reed, at Berclair. said gin
property being the same conveyed to r. N. Love
BY Kane Reed. as shown by deed recorded in
deed book 43, page 2l7. Of the land deeds of Le-
fore county. Mississippi, Said sale will be made
subject to a vendor lien note on said lease and
buildings for two hundred and fifty dollars, with
interest at per cent. from Oct. 24th, 1911. and
ten per cent. attorneys fees due Feb. lst. 1919
and to satisfy the deed Of trust aforesaid.
Witness my hand this the 4th day of Marcl
1913. SIS. MITCHELL.
Trustee
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
ALLEN B. RANDLE.

Letters testamentary having been granted to
the undersigned executor on the estate Of Alien
b. Rsndle. deceased, on January lst 1918, by tie
Chancery Court Of Lehore county, Mississip, /,
in cause number 2s5l on the general docket +
said ehancery court notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against the estate of the
said Allen B. Randle, deceased. to present the
same to the clerk Of sid court and to register
and probate said claims within one year from this
date, according to Law, and that otherwise, the
said claims will be forever barred.
Witness my signature. this the 18th day Of
March, A. d. 1918.
W. X. RANDLE. Executor.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

A goodly acreage of corn has
already been planted in LefIore
county-but you had better be on
the safe side by putting in few
additional acres. The section
Of the country that produces an
abundance OF corn is always pros.
porous.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC !

The firm heretofore existing known
as H. l.. Walden & Co, a partnership
composed of H. L. Walden and K. /.
Humphries, has this day been dissolved,
r. |. HUMPHREYS having purchased the
entire interest of II. L. Walden and
having assumed all Indebtedness of the
said partnership.
Dated Greenwood. Mississippi. this
10th day of March, 1913.
H. l.. WALDEN,
r. !. HUMPHREYS.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

The Wilson Banking Company
OF Greenwood, makes a magnifi-
cent financial showing in the
statement published IN another
column of this issue of The Com
monwealth.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Business is dull almost every.
where in the South at this season
Of the year. Don't get the idea
that Greenwood is an exception
to the rule.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Special attention is directed to
the statement of the Leflore
Building and Loan Association, Of
this city, which appears in The
Commonwealth today.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

The quarterly financial state.
ment Of the Greenwood State
Bank, published in this paper,
makes creditable showing for
that institution.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

The Planters Bank. of Schlater,
publishes splendid statement Of
its financial condition in this issue
OF The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
STATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
WILSON BANKING COMPANY,

SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE
WILSON BANKING COMPANY,
or GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI,
at the close Of business on
March "a, 1918.
Published by direction Of Chapter IA Of
Code Of 1905. as amended by Chapter
Ill Of Mississippi Laws Of 1903.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts s248. l23 %
Overdrafts, secured by cotton 8,645 35
Due from other banks .~. 48. 466 l6
Cash on hand .......... ....... .......... 3,l2l u
Total. ............ ..... $3O8, 1855 80
LIABILITIES.
Capital paid in 3 1900 90
Undivided Profits, less ex
penses and taxes ... H,l7l "a
Individual deposits subject
cheek .. ...... .... 269. lS4 &c
Total ........ .... ... $308, 1855 80
Below is a true. correct and com pIete
statement Of the Indebtedness due the
said Bank by the following:
l. BY the officers Of said bank none
2 BY the stockholders and own
ers Of said bank ........ ...,..., none
3. BY the directors Of said bank none
|, G. A. Wilson. Jr,, Cashier, Wilson
Banking Company, Of Greenwood, Mis-
sissippi. do hereby certify that the
foregoing is true, full and exact
statement Of the Assets and Liabilities
of said Bank on the day and date nam
ed therein, without combination with
the Assets and Liabilities of any other
Bank or Branch Bank.
e. A. WILSON, JR.,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
a Notary Public IN and for the County
of Lehore, Mississippi, this the 29th
day of March, 1913.
P. ". PARSONS,
Notary Public.
Examined and found correct, so far as
verifcation Of the foregoing footings
is concerned. THIS March 81, 1918.
D. l.. THOMPSON,
Auditor ef Public Accounts,
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

The Mississippi Teachers As
will meet in annual session at
Haltiesburg, May iSt to 3rd.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

The street sprinkler should be
kept busy regularly,
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Clean streets add greatly to the
appearance Of any town or city.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

|. Rowan Thayer, Cashier Planters
Bank. of Schlater, Mississippi, do here,
by certify that the foregoing is true,
full and exact statement of the Assets
and Liabilities of said Bank on the day
and date named therein, without com,
bination with the Assets and Liabilities
of any other Bank or Branch Bank.
ROWAN THAYER, Cashier.
Planters Bank.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
Chancery Clerk in and for the County
of Lefiore. Mississippi, this the 3lst
day of March, 1918.
A. r. BEW, Clerk.
Examined and found correct, so far
as a verifcation of the foregoing foot
ings is concerned. This April lst, 1918.
D. L. THOMPSON,
Auditor of Public Accounts.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Clean up your premises.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

LIy-vER-LAx, the Liver Tome; ask
S, !, Rsines,
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

|. 10 J. Green, cashier Of the Green
wood State Bank, of Greenwood, Mis-
sissippi, 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, without combination with the
Assets and Liabilities of any other
Bank or Branch Bank.
10. ]. GREEN, Cashier,
Sworn to and subscribed before me.
a Notary Public in and for the County
Of Letiore. Mississippi, this the 2Sth
day of March, 1918.
]. II ELLINGTON.
Notary Public.
Examined and found correct, so far
as a verifcation of the foregoing foot,
ings is concerned This March 29, 1918,
D. L. THOMPSON,
Auditor of Public Accounts.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Published by direction Of Chapter Ia Of
Code Of 1905. as amended by Chapter
Ill Of Mississippi Laws Of 1903.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Published by direction of Chapter IA Of
Code Of 1906. as amended by Chapter
III of Mississippi Laws Of 1903.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
STATEMENT

Published by direction of Chapter IA Of
Code of 1905, as amended by Chapter
Ill of Mississippi Laws of 1908,
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04

Statement, showing the Receipts and
Disbursements, made by said Build
ing and Loan Association, during
the year, beginning with the
first day OF January. 1912.
The commonwealth., 1913-04-04
STATEMENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION oP THE
PLANTERS BANK,

or SCHLATER, MISSISSIPPI,
at the close of business, March "a, 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MISS ANNA EIDEMA ANN,
daugher of Mr. and Mrs. William H.
Heidemann, $50 Aiken street, South
Rock Island, and Joseph p. Kennedy,
son Of Mrs. Johanna Kennedy, ITO
Fourteenth street. were united in
marriage this morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The ceremony took place at St JOS
eph's church and Dean ]. j. Quinn
ofticiated. The bridal couple was I'M
attended. Following the service a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents. a small
company Of relatives being the guests.
MIR. and Mrs. Kennedy left during the
day for short visit in Chicago, and
upon their return will reside on Fiji
teenth street. Where a home is already
furnished for them. The bride wore
as her wedding gown a tailored suit
of blue broadcloth with a hat of the
same shade. She wore a corsage
bouquet OF American Beauty roses
Mr.. Kennedy is a member of the news
agency firm, Kennedy 4 Heidemann
His bride has been employed as a
clerk in the certificate department oil
the Modern Woodmen head Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
WIRELESS CLUB
TOHEAR KARLOWA
Member of Tri- City organiza.
tion to Talk at Meeting
Wednesday Evening.

The members of the Tri-City Wire
less club Will be favored with very
interesting lecture when R. Karlowa.
Of this city, addresses them az the
regular meeting in the club rooms in
the Best building. Wednesday evening.
MIR. Karlowa is deeply interested in
wireless telegraphy and at the key and
in the mechanical part of the work
has long had reputation that would
place him out of the amateur class If
he so desired. He is actively engag-
ed in the interests of the club during
spare moments and almost every even
ing finds him in the club rooms send,
ing or receiving messages from near
and far.
His talk will be along general lines
of wireless telegraphy and it will like
ly not only be interested but will
prove very instructive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
CLASS ENTERTAINs.

THE PUPILS OF MISS META WIT
tig's class had a delightful surprise in
the form of a Halloween party given
by Miss Ruth Thomas at her home,
27O4 Eighth avenue. yesterday. The
house was beautifully decorated with
garlands of pumpkin. flowers and
autumn leaves. The table centerpiece
was a large pumpkin jack olantern
surrounded by candles. the holders be-
ing made of potatoes and apples. Dam
ty refreshments were served. Games
of various kinds were played in which
prizes were AWARDED 10 Master Don
aid Stroud and Miss Eunice Bosold.
Those who we're the guests are; Har-
riet Erickson, Albert Vermeulen. Le-
roy Bacchus, Flora Dunavin, Donald
Stroud, Walter Efiandt, Eda Kruger,
Eunice Bosold, Ruth Thomas and Ed
win Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28

church being the guests. The rooms
of the house were artistically decorat-
ed with asparagus, corn stalks, pump
kins and weird lights. On ringing the
bell at the front door, which proved
TO be large COW bell with an ear OF
corn for the handle, a ghost appeared
and escorted them to the kitchen door.
Here a grotesque witch bid them
thrilling welcome. The guests we're
then taken for a trip through the
haunted hall inhabited by many
white robed figures. where numerous
pranks were INDUCED in. The remain
der of the evening was spent with
Halloween games and music and re-
freshments appropriate for Halloween
were served. The evening proved a
very delightful one and unique in the
manner in which it was carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
MISS CONRAD TO APPEAR.

MISS AGNES CONRAD. WHO is
TO appear here under the direction on
the National Society for Broader Edu-
cation, under the auspices of the Sill
yer Cross circle of Kings Daughters,
has been called the Little Sembrich
of American" possessing as she does
voice of sweetness and exceptional
technical attainments. which are said
to resemble those of the great Polish
prima donna. She has personal beauty
and grace of manner The artist will
be accompanied by two other must
clans of the ability on the violin and
piano and they will present a series
of song recitals pertaining to a DAY
in June The recital will be given
at the Rock Island club Nov is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
TAKE UP STUDY KING LEAR.

The STUDY DEPARTMENT OF
the Woman's club yesterday took up
the study of King Lear" with Mrs
A. c. Croswell as the leader, the meet
ing being held at the home of Mrs.
Joseph Goldsmith, 1910 Sixth avenue.
The historical facts in connection with
the drama. the incidents on which il
is founded and a general outline of the
play were taken up in the discussion
participated in by the members The
various characters in the drama will
be taken up at the next meeting. with
Mrs. W. NJ. Walker as the leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
PARTY FOR MISS GREENLAND.

MRS. CARL BECKER, AT HER
home, 1929 fremont avenue, Daven-
port. last evening was hostess to a
company of % young women at a pre-
nuptial party in honor of Miss Carrie
Greenland, whose marriage to Charles
Youngberg of Moline is an event Of
this week The house was trimmed
in the brides colors, pink and
white, carried out with chrysanthe-
NUNS. The affair was a miscellaneous
showers and the hpnoree received
many pretty gifts for her new home.
Vocal and instrumental selections
were given and in a contest the
the PRICES were won by Mrs. Ruth Eng
and Miss Lille Eng. A two-course
lunch was served in the dining room,
where pink and white were used as
decorations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-28
7I3 7eet

While vivid coIors are very modish,
touch is quite sufficient 10 brighten
and trim the street dress or. suit For
evening wear. OF course. these bright
dyes may be INDUCED in to the hearts
content The rich coloring of the bru-
nette IL enhanced by a touch of that
new fame color that so well deserves
its name. The blond or she Of the in
between" complexion may select Tur-
kish green or one OF the brilliant blues
for the touch of sharp contrast re-
quired on the new suit or frock.
plain blouse and plaid skirt are
used in 77I3-7s6L The design shows a
novel two-plece skirt The arrange
ment of the tucks on the front gives
the effect Of a .unic in front and a
slightly draped appearance in back.
The blouse shows a good looking rag
Ian sleeve in a drop-shoulder