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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

COTTON SEED FOR SALE.
A few sbns Of Pure Express and
Trice Cotton Seed for sale. Prices
reasonable and quality of seed
guaranteed. Address,
7. j. PHILLIPS,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27
COTTON TIES.

We have a number Of bundles
OF Cotton Ties on hand, which we
viii sell at a bargain, In small or
large lots.
Lahore Compress & Storage Co.
Phone $50.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

They say it costs $500 to kill =
man IN war time. We've always con
tended that one live man was worth a
dozen dead ones.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

We are quite willing to have you tell
us how to run u paper. providing you
let US tell you how to manage your own
affairs. Reduce your cotton acreage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Yoa Nesd I General Tonic
TalEe 0rovs's
n Old Standard Groves Tastelcss
chill Tsaic " equally valuable 70 .
CeoerA Toatc because il contains the
veil known tonic properties Of QUININE
anA IRON. II acts o. the Liver, Drivcs
est Malafh, Rnriches the Blood and
Ua1lds up tn Whole System. 0cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27
IMPROVED STAPLE COTTON
SEED FOR SALE.

have for sale a few tons of
my improved /! inch strong
Staple Cotton Seed for sale at
5000 per ton. This cotton ma
lures early and yields equal to
average short cotton. Apply to
Malone & Keesler, or to
THOS. LUCAS,
Greenwood, Miss,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Too bad the whales have about all
bcen slaughtered. They might be
scooped out and converted into sub
marines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

United States Senator James HaInit-
ton Lewis Of Illinois says the United
States will be fighting Japan before
the next Presidential election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

All of us %millionaires are joining IN
the movement to wear goods a
In America
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Indiana has produced a freak OF a
ma who has never asked for n federal
job.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Tho 0uInlns That Does Not Affect Tho Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA-
TIVE RROMO QUlNINR IL better than ordinary
QuIninc and does pot cause nervousness nor
ringing in head, RenenbcI the full name and
look for the signature OF Is. W. GROVE. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

The modern birdman appears to be
successful in everything but the color
Of his tail plumage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Christmas IL advancing with giant
strides. but Of course We are not
throwing out any hints.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Turkey is marching to slaughter.
says England. PhewI But won't
there be 4 royal gobble!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Second Sheets, Cotton Sample.
Coupons, Trained Nurse Records
Contract Blanks, Notes, Fer Rent
and For Sale Signs can be had At
reasonable prices at The Common
wealth office,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Judging from reports, the SheIk III
lslan's holy war appears to have sew
eral holes in it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

That foot and mouth disease is
a bad one, but the hand to mouth
disease still has the call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

A Chicago banker says the country
10 on the eve Of the greatest wave OF
prosperity in history.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Our right and left wings are stand
inH up m~anfully under pressure, but
Christmas is a~ppallingly near.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Now that the federal reserve banks
are open We are expecting q tremend-
Gus upward movement in business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Yes, we escaped the income tar.
And the income escaped Us.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27
Piles Cured Ia 6 to II Days

Your druggist wilt refund money II pt.Z3
oISrMENT faiia to cure any case o! Itcains:.,
Di.rd, bleeding or frotrud.ng fiicsiasto i.dayf,
The nrst application gives I,rse and Esst. o..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

The real fight in Europe will coma
later and will be for bread.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

A big lot Of old newspapers for
sale 1t this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27
Cotton Seed For Sale.

20 tons Select Trice Cotton Seed
for sale at $4,000 per ton car lots,
or 5000 per ton less than car
lots, I. o. b. Bellewood. Address
M. B. Purtle, Bellewood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-11-27

Same old story in Mexico,
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28
THE WEDNESDAY MUSICALE

The Wednesday Musicale was very entertained on Wednesday, May 27th at the home of Miss Louise White. X pleasing program of vocal and instrumental music was rendered. Miss Beulah Greeson and Margaret White also favored the club with piano selections
 After the program the hostess sery- ed delicious sandwiches and iced tea, A business session of the members 'as called and Miss Beidelman's name proposed for membership. The club aill hold its open meeting at the resi- CeHco of Mrs. Cress, June third.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28
GUTHRIE DRUG STORE
 PHONE 76
WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE

GRIGSBY'S LIV-VER-LAX. That delicious liver syrup has displaced cal omel in nearly every home. Good for grown.ups and children alike. Ask Hesterly Drug Store.
 Fresh shipment of chocolates re- ceived today at Fred Murrah's place. Phone 165. Advt.
 Fresh butter and eggs kept on ice Douglas Brooks and Company-phone 157. Advt.
 QUIT CALOMEL. It is dangerous. Try GRIGSBYS LIV-VER-LAX that vegetable liver syrup guaranteed to produce even better results than calO- mel. It is absolutely harmless and pleasant to take. Any child can take it with safety Ask Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28

Don't forget the meeting at the court house tomorrow night.
 Hon. c. R. Haynie is up at Arka- delphia today attending to business. Old Hats made to look like new. Try me.-W. P. Stewart, Phone 268.
 Advt. Mrs J. N. Riley is enjoying visit from her sister. Mrs. Thomas, of Pres cott.-Star of Hope
 Do not fail to see and purchase some of the bargains at Mrs. Shan kle's. Advt. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Calhoun and family are down at Hope spending a visit with relatives and friends.
 LIy-yER-LAX. Better than Calo- mel No bad effects. Ask Hesterly Drug Store Advt. Miss Gertrude Davis left yesterday afternoon on number six for a visit with friends in Little Rock
 A. W. Hill. manager of Selz Shoe Store in this city, is spending today up at Malvern attending to business matters.
 LIN-NER-LAX stimulates the Liv- er X harmless vegetable compound. Any child can take it safely Ask Westerly Drug Store Advt The city is buying sand and cement in ear lots and selling to citizens at cost, for sidewalks Now is the time to baild yoar walks Paris Express. LIy-VER-LAX is harmloss-not deadly poison like calomel. Any child lis safe and happy by the use of LIy- VER-LAX. Advt. After a visit of several days in the lefty with his family, relatives and friends O. R. Cummings left this morning for his home in Leland, Mis- sissippi.
 Big reduction sale at Mrs. Shankle's to clean out all Hats and Notions, be- ginning Saturday, May 30th, and con tinuing through the month of June.
 Advt. Miss Corrie Russell, of Magnolia, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs Sam T. White for the past two weeks, returned to her home this morning.
 II. II. Higgason, who with Joe Bos- we'll is now engaged in business at Prescott under the firm name of Bos- well and Higgason, was in the city yesterday.-Star of Hope.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28

LIN-VER-LAX is purely vegetable Just what you need to tone up your system. Ask Hesterly Drug Store.
 Adyt. Fresh shipment Maxwell House and Betsy Ross High Grade Coffee just received,-Douglas Brooks X Con- pany. Quick delivery Telephone l57
 Adyt A meeting to discuss the raise of telephone rates will be held at the court house tomorrow night. If you are interested, be there and perhaps you might be elected president of a new company.
 The majority of our citizens who are patrons of tho telephone company think that they are paying too muen for the service rendered. We nave heard a great many express themsei- yes as being perfectly willing to stand for the raise if they were assured oi a better accommodation from the tee- phone company. Let every one go 'o the court house Friday night and eN- press themselves.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28
News.

Mrs. Sam Vaulx left this morning for Pine Bluff.
 A rain in this section will be very much appreciated at this time.
 A good show at the Gem tonight.
 Advt. Jacobs Chocolates and Bon Bons on Ice.-Hesterly Drug Store Advt. Is your liver inactive? LIV-VER- LAX will wake it up. Hesterly Drug Store. Advt Mrs. J. D. Wilson spent portion of today in Hope visiting relatives and friends.
 : If you want protection see F. E. . Murrah, manager insurance depart ment, Bank of Prescott. Advt. : Squire E. P. Murray, of Laneburg, . was a business visitor to Prescott this afternoon
 Our stock is clean and complete. Your trade approximately O tug S Brooks X Company. Advt. Ramsey O. Westmoreland, of Gale, spent part of today in the city at tending to business matters.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next-Cragan & Cummins.
 Miss Gertrude Guthrie left yester- day afternoon on number six for a visit with relatives and friends over at Conway.
 Several of our citizens were in Break Town today spending jokes with each other.-County line Cores pondent Magazine Gazette.
 Get rid of the grouch. LIV-yER- LAX makes the sun shine brighter. EIesterly Drug Store will tell you about LIV-VER-LAX. Advt.
 Fresh Grape Fruit, Oranges, Toma- toes and Apples on ice.-D ougl i Brooks X Company. Quick delivery. 1 Telephone 157. Advt.
 The fruit men claim that there will be the biggest crop of apples this year than was ever Known in the history of Washington county.-Arlansas Sentinel,
 Miss Alverne Gee and brother Cecil Gee returned this morning from Ar kadelphia where they have been at tending the Henderson-Brown College during the term just closed.
 The Saturday Evening Post for this week is good one. Jack Johnson, Jr, is agent for the Post in this ter ritory and will have them for sale l Thursday morning. Phone 242 and he will bring you one. | standing room only" sign could be placed on some of the late fashions in women's skirts. But it would have to be printed in small type-Pine Bluff Commercial.
 l will begin a morning school for those desiring to make up work Mon day. June 1st This school will be in connection with the Kindergarten and those desiring to attend will phone Miss Rhea Gilmore, 197.
 its little late for April fool, but Rev. Frank Threadgill hung it on a few last Sunday by not meeting his Irregular appointment at Mt. Zion church, orinth County Ozark Dem ocrat-E rprise
 Mrs annies Young and son, Mas ter David Young, returned last night from visit with relatives and friends in Little Rock. Miss Clara Young. who has been in Conway attending Central College joined them at Little Rock yesterday and accompanied them home.
 A mass meeting of the citizens of Prescott is to be held at the court house Friday night to discuss the raise in our telephone rates. Let every
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28
Weather Report

Wednesday,
 Maximum ...............o9 o9
 Minimum ..............oo Do
 Local thunder showers Thursday and Friday
 Mrs. T. c. McRae, Sr., is spending today down at TeXarkana.
 Fire, Tornado and accident inSur- ance-F. E. Murrah, Bank of Prescott.
 LIV-VER-LAX relieves all ills of the Liver Stomach. Get it from Hes terlv Drug Store. Advt.
 A. c. Phillips, of Hope, spent last night in the city with relatives and friends.
 Byron Harwell, secretary of Draughon's Business College at Little Rock, is spending today in the city in the interest of his school.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28
EA s TM A ~
 KODAK

and get some real pleas ure out of the beauties of nature. Our stock of Kodaks, films and sup plies is most complete. We have arranged to develop your films free of charge and print your pictures at very nominal prices.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-05-28

Local thunder showers Thursday and Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12

ed a Surprise party Monday evening,
May 4, in honor of his 18th birthday.
Cocoa, peanut sandwiches and candy
were served, card and other games in
dulged in and pleasant time enjoyed.
Dr. III. l.. Johnson of Hadly, Mass,
was at his home in town Friday
Mrs. Abbie II. Burgess, who has
been passing the winter with her son,
Charles H. Burgess of Waterville, ar
rived Thursday for a visit with her
nieces, the Misses Minnie and Antoin-
cite Moore.
Walter Babnaw has entered the en-
ploy Of John Swift, Lakeshore.
George c. Robbins Of Augusta was
a guest over Sunday at his old home
in town. - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
Ambition Salts
Givesyou a Clear Head
anda Good Appetite
in the Morning

You need these to start with. You
can't do business right if you start the
day wrong AMBITION SALTS is the
great rectifler of mistakes of eating or
drinking the night before. If you dine
mot wisely but too well' take AMBI-
TIoN SALTS before going to bed. You
will wake up. in the morning with your
head clear. your stomach feeling fine,
your eyes bright with the sparkle of
health and energy. You will enjoy your
work and do it well.
AMBITION SALTS is pleasant to take,
acts quickly. no pain or discomfort
A large bottle at BowditehWebster
Co, City Drug Store, for only fifty
cents and it is guaranteed to be the fin
est sort of remedy at all times for indi-
gestion. headache, biliousness, constipa-
ton. acid stomach, sluggish liver, kidney
troubles and malaria 1t drives uric acid
from the system, makes the blood pure
and pure blood means health.
Your money back on the first bottle
purchased from Bowditeh- Webster Co.
City Drug Store, if you are not satisfied
Mail orders filed. charges prepaid, by
The Wendell Pharmacal Company, Inc,
Syracuse. n. Y. manufacturers.-Adv.
tlIestf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
SIDN EY

NoRTH-Mothers' day was observ-
cd SUNDAY at the Baptist church and
a pleasing program carried out.
Mrs. Joseph Durrell, who has been
very ill. is reported improving.
Mrs Daniel Foster of Cross Hill
was visiting relatives in town on
Thursday.
Miss Isabelle Barnard. who has been
In Newton Center. Mass, in company
with Mrs. G. B. D, Pepper of Water
Vile for the past three weeks. return
ed Friday to Watervilie and is now
passing a few. days vacation at her
home in town.
School in District No. opened last
week with Miss Ruth Runnels OF
Pittsfield as teacher.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Allen and Miss
Alice Moore Of Augusta passed
Thursday at the latter's home in town
Mrs. wallace Currier and little son
Cecil of Amesbury, Mass, are expect
ed for a visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. s. A. Clark.
Arthur B. Davenport. son of Mr.. Ind
Mrs. Orrin.H.-DaYenport. was .tender-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
KENNEbEC CASE
FROM Law COURT
Verdict Cut Down in Suit of
Price vs.. McEachern for
Wages Alleged Due.

The supreme court has handed down
rescript in the Kennebec case OF
Price VS.. McEachern, in which the
verdict returned by the jury is cut
down The rescript is as follows:
Stewart w. Price Us. Alexander Nc
Eachern and Collin w. McEachern.
Rescript, Spear j.
This is an action of assumpsit, tried
in the Superior court, in which the
plaintiff seeks to recover of the de-
PENDANTS the balance alleged to be due
him for labor performed by the de-
PENDANTS. The defendants are lumber
men and operated a camp in Bowdoin
township during the winter of 1911
and 1912. In the fall of 1911 the plain
tiff, who had been IN the defendants
employ about four years before, was
hired by them with the understanding
that he should do ordinary work
until they came to use their log hauier,
when he was to act on that as engi-
neer The plaintiff testified that there
was no understanding as to what he
should receive for the Ordinary work
but that 1t was agreed that he should
receive the same wages which he had
received before" for working on the
log hauler.
But the defendants contend that
even though the plaintiff was entitled
to 81 a day for his services on the
log hauler, they paid him by check at
the rate of SO, under such circum
stances as TO compel the legal conclu-
sion, that the plaintiff received the
check in full settlement for all that
was due him; and upon refusal of the
presiding judge. at the close of the
testimony, to order verdict upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12

theory of such settlement, exceptions
We're taken and allowed.
AS we understand the rule, It holds,
where the offer of money or a check is
made upon the condition, that the
other parties accept it in full payment
of the claim in controversy, they are
bound by the condition. When analyz-
ed, the rule involves simple princi-
pie of contract. The debtor says: II
will give you this check or pay you
this amount Of money on condition you
accept it in full payment of your
claim" BY this language a contract
entirely independent of the original
controversy is offered to the creditor.
He can accept or reject it upon his
own volition, but he cannot change its
terms. He cannot accept part of it and
reject part of it. 1t is an entirety. If
he uses the money or the check, upon
the terms prescribed by the debtor, it
is an acceptance, precisely as 1t would
be if he had used a barrel of -four.
upon condition that if he kept it he
should pay certain price. The use of
the -four would be an implied accept
ance of the contract of sale, precisely
as his use of the money or check would
be an implied acceptance of the Con-
dition of payment. This is undoubtedly
the law. From this brief analysis, il
appears perfectly clear that to make a
payment in full by money OF check in
this way there must be proof of a new
contract upon which the check OF
money is offered and used. The burden
was on the defendants to prove the
new contract, which they set up as q
defense. In this they have failed, be-
cause ID The evidence upon which the
jury lad a right to rely does not inn
pose any condition. of payment in full
upon acceptance. f2) There are no cir
cumstances, attending the delivery of
the check, from whichncould be infer
red an implied acceptance on the part
of the plaintiff; but testimony direct
ly in contradiction of such inference.
Inasmuch, therefore, as the evidence
does not show the defendants imposed,
upon offering this check, the condition
that it would be received as payment
in full, nor that there was an accept
ance of it as. such, the charge can
not be regarded as erroneous in omit
ting to refer to an acceptance Of a
condition or contract in proof Of which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
NEW TRIAL ORDERED
In Case of Mccarthy VS.. Bangor G.
Aroostook for $4,000 Damages for
lpiuriss


In the suit brought against the Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroad by William
Mccarthy for personal injuries receiv-
ed at a grade crossing in or near Van
Buren, on Sept. 9, 1910, the law court
has just sustained a motion of the de-
PENDANT company for a new trial.
This was an action In which the
plaintiff sought to recover $4,000 for
injuries received. and in which the
jury in Aroostook county found in his
favor. The railroad company carried
the case to the law court with the
above stated result. aer
The court goes further than granting
the new trial to the defendant corpora
ton and says: THE plaintiff having
been guilty of contributory negligence,
cannot maintain his action.
The duty that a man owes to himself
and to the public in attempting to
cross railroad track is also defined
In the rescript.
In this particular action there were
two or three boys riding in a milk
team and it was alleged that at the
time they crossed the track of the de-
PENDANT company they were laughing
and talking and did not take notice OF
the approaching danger. The plaintiff
Mccarthy, was badly hurt and has
since died.
The rescript is by Chief Justice Saw
age and is as follows;
William Mccarthy VS.. Bangor &
Aroostook railroad.
Rescript by Savage, c. j.
/. 1t is negligence per sc for person
to cross a railroad track without first
looking and listening for coming
train. And If che is injured at rail-
road crossing by a passing locomotive
which might have been seen, If he had
looked. or heard, If he had listened, ne
is guilty, presumptively of contribu-
tory negligence.
2. In this case, the court is of opin-
ion that the plaintiff, who was struck
by the defendants locomotive at q
crossing, was clearly guilty of contri.
butory negligence, and that the jury
were not warranted by the evidence
In finding the contrary.
3. The plaintiff having been guilt,
of contributory negligence cannot mar
! tain his action.
Motion for a new trial sustained.
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Belfast.
Big Catches of Fish Taken
From Swan Lake--Red
Men Memorial

Belfast, Me, May 11.-tSpecial).-
The biggest catch of the season al
Swan Lake was made yesterday when
81 salmon and trout were taken out
of the water within 10 rods from
the Lake House Sidney NJ. Weber OF
Searsport caught Ave, the largest
weighing 51a pounds; Fred Curtis OF
Swanville caught 8; Noah Blethen OF
Frankfort. s; John Sanborn of Bel
fast, Z; Frank Whitcomb of Sears
port, s.; while the following other
Searsport men were successful anglers,
Chester Bailey, Toyn Croce, story >
Trundy, Alton Ridley, Harry MacCau-
ley, Frank Curtis, Wilbert Bently;
Forrest Knowlton of Monroe, Tom
Berry of Swan Lake and A. Colburn OF
Belfast also made good catches. There
were many other boats out in various
parts of the lake.
On Wednesday night Palestine Com
mandery, K. T., will observe Past
Commanders night, when banquet
will be served at O'Clock followed by
the meeting, when the chairs Will De
occupied by past commanders.
Rev. Haraden S. Pearl preached an
eloquent sermon yesterday morning in
the North Congregational church in
observance of the annual Memorial
day of Tarratine Tribe OF Red Men
The order, some As in number, march-
ed from their Wigwams to the church
in a body and occupied the front seats.
Mr.. Pearl took for his subject, Some
ASPECTS of Brotherhood; his scrip
ture reading was the parable OF the
Good Samaritan; and his text And
a certain Samaritan as he journeyed,
eame where he was, and when he saw
him took pity on him." From this
parable and text Mr.. Pearl reached
one of the most practical and 1nspir-
ing of sermons, bringing home to eV-
erv member in the large congregation
the unlimited good which even the
least can do. If he does what he can.
He cited many interesting instances
in everyday life and spoke particular
" of the power of unconscious III
fiuence" which even the least has TO
a certain degree. Among the peril
nent things he said was There was
never a life so degraded or depaseo
but that some one loved it and was
influenced by it." The sermon abound
ed with helpful thoughts and was one
of the most interesting yet heard by
the new pastor of the North church.
Following the church service, the Red
Men marched to Grove cemetery,
where graves of departed comrades
were decorated.