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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. L. B. Shackouls, formerly head
nurse at the Kings Daughters Hos
pital in this city, has gone to New
Mexico with her brother, where they
have bought a large cattle ranch. Hei
many friends here wish them great
success with their new business ven
ture.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Use Reach-the -Spot Liniment
for bruises, sprains, enlarged
joints, pain in back or side. Abb
solutely guaranteed to do the
work, Csc. At Wilkinson's and
Quinn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE.

Mounger Outfit with 60 h. p,
Boiler, 40 Engine, two Gin Stands
and double Box Press and shaft
ing and pullies complete. Apply
to B. J. Sanders, Schlater, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
CONTRACT FORMS.

The Commonwealth has for sale
Land Rent, Share Crop and Wag-
&c contract forms. Send your or
ders by mail, or call for them.
The ssfest plan is to have your
tenants 90 into written con-
trscts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Several Of the Greenwood High School
pupils accompanied by Messrs. Syker
and Saunders, went over to Oxford
Thursday to attend the State Literary
and Athletic meet and will BE- the guests
Of the State University.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
FOR SALE.

Genuine Mexican June Seed
Corn, sheIled and sacked. $500
bushel. This corn will fully ma
ture planted as late as 18th July.
j. B. Ellis, Berclair, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

FOR RENT Two newly and hand
somely furnished rooms on ground
floor. Bath, hot and cold, ice water,
phone, centrally located. Young men
preferred. 300 E. Church, or corner of
E. Church and George.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
FOR SALE.

A fiye-room cottage on West
River Front, artesian well, sewer
age and water works, and out
buildings belonging to place; lot
1OOx425 feet. Will sell all or part
Of lot. For terms apply 70
S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. Alice B. Young has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. R.
w. Perkins, Of Clarksdale. Mrs. Young
now resides with her daughter, Mrs. X.
v. Pollard, of this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Porter's Headache Tablets guar
anteed to relieve headache Or
neuralgia. No danger. Price lOc
at Wilkinson's or Quinn's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. Virginia Bryson returned Tues
day from a delightful weeks visit to
Gulfport,, and reports having a fine
time during the session of the State
Bar Association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. Monroe McClurg attended the
u, d. C. convention held in Meridian
this week, as q delegate from the J. ..
George Chapter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

The Commonwealth has a large
supply Of Blotting Paper, good
quality, for sale-printed or blank.
Ii you need Blotters--any size
sead " your orders.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. W.. M. Wilmington attended
the u. D. C. Convention at Meridian
this week as a delegate from the J. q
George Chapter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
NOTICE..

Public Transfer; prepared to dc
all kind Of battling, also kindlinQ
for sale.
G. W. CHAMBLESS,
Phone 300.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

City Clerk R. H. Hicks, who has been
quite sick the past few weeks, is i'm
proving much to the qualification Of
his many friends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. Jess Bell, one of P%ontotoc's lead
ing business men, was in the city yes
terday, and made us a pleasant call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. R. W. Perkins, Of
ClarksdaIe, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs, r. v. Pollard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mrs. c. L. Basket leaves the latter
part of the week for a visit to Stat
ford's Well.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Stop the pain and get the corn, with
BEST YET" Sold by l. T. Mcintyre
Drug Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Miss Laura White, Of Biloxi. Miss,
spent several days in the city last
week, the guest Of Miss Susie DeLoach.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Purest Ice Creams and Sodas.
SCATES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Ex-Judge ]. M. Cashin, of Green
vile, was in the city Wednesday on
business before circuit court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Hon. w. M. Wilmington was in
Jackson on legal business the first of
the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

BEST YET" Takes Corns off. Sold
only in Csc bottles. !. T. Mcintyre
Drug Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. j. B. Webb is visiting friends
and relatives at Trenton and Milan,
Tenn, this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

FOR RENT-Five desirable Of
fees over Raines drugstore. APP
NV at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. E. s. Prowbridge, of Providence,
R. l., is the guest of Mr.. W. R. Hum
prey, this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Evans, OF Sun
nv Side, were in the city shopping
Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
Blank Notes for sale at The Common
wealth office. h

Mr.. Ed. Jones, of Schlater, was in
the city this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

DR.. R. E. Birdsong was down from
Schlater on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. R. B. Sims was down from Min
ter City on business this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. W. W. Ellis, Jr., of Capleville,
Tenn, attended court here this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
FOR RENT.

The building formerly occupied
by F. Goodman Dry Goods Co.,
100 Howard St. Will rent cheap.
Apply to F. Goodman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Messrs. Sam Balkin. of Schlater, and
L. E. Balkin, Of Glendora, we're in the
city on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08

Mr.. w. c. George was over from
Runnemede on business the first of the
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-05-08
FOR SALE.

One No. 10 Royal Typewriter; used
only two months, in splendid condition,
latest model out. Apply at this Office
for further particulars.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
Pilgrim Church Notes

The union Mothers day service for women at Pilgrim church last Sunday was pleasant service; each of the three protestant ministers gave a brief ad- dress. ssftf
 The Mission Circle of Pilgrim church will meet with Mrs. Rowe on Friday afternoon.
 MT. E. J. VanLennep, principal of Sedgwick Institute, of Great Harrington, gave very interesting talk to the Brotherhood class of Pilgrim church last Sunday on personal impressions of the countries of the Near East. He also spoke briefly to the whole school.
 Dr. Adam was unable to be present at the young peoples meeting at Pill grim church last Sunday night, but it is hoped that he will be able to give his talk next Sunday evening. In his ab- sence Mr. Gillette gave a talk on his experiences as home missionary in northern Vermont.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
Got Ahead of the Sisters.

Two sisters, Misses Gertrude and Mary Groesvernor, of New Canaan, who have for years refused to give up to the town a strip of land which would make possible the elimination of a dangerous curve in the heart of the town, were shocked when they returned from visit and found that the land had been seized by the authorities. De- spite the many serious accidents that have been caused at that point, the sis ters refused to sell any land to do away with the curve of the road, and when it was learned they were away from home, the authorities took advantage of the situation and ordered gang of laborers to the place to cut off the nec- essary strip. In order to get the road strengthened before the sisters return and secure an injunction, many people of the town volunteered in the work, and no less than twenty trucks and wagon were on the scene to carry away the dirt.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
Enjoyable Concert.

Following is the program of the con. cert given by the lower grade pupils Friday afternoon:
 Sleighing Song, Natures Good Night, Grade and 3.
 The Winds Song, Katherine Killa- wee. . t a--:.. Lullaby Gaelic Folk Song) Grade 4. Lullaby English Folk Song) Grade 4. O Tiny Boat, Mabel Baird, Helen Green, Mary Sweeney, Louise Beaujon. Merry Skaters, Grade 4. .. have little shadow, Elsie Hester and Grace Corwin.
 Spring Song, Grade 8. Froggies' Swimming School, Helen Roberts. Autumn Winds, Grade 8. Sweet and Low, Girls.
 Bronwies' Umbrellas, Boys.
 The Bluebird, Guilio Gondelli, Fran cis McGuire.,
 The Orchard, Ruth Ganci, Evelyn Lindell Esther Nielsen.
 Pussy Willow, William Ganci.
 Autumn Leaves, Grade 1.
 Snow Time, Grade 1.
 Song of Seasons, Ann Corooran. Goldenrod, Freddie Carey.
 Soldier Boys, boys in Grade 1.
 Moon Boat, Dorothy Drumm.
 Kite Time, Grade 9. -...u The Kitten, Ellen Drumm. Come Little Leaves, Grade 9.
 Dolly's Slumber Song, girls of Grade 3.
 Jacky Frost, Joseph Reel.
 Where Do All the Daisies Goi Roberta Fitzgerald, Sarah Rhoades, Jennie Hugins. It's Beautiful Day to be Glad in, Grade 4.
 America, All.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
Will of David F. Read.

The will of David Farnum Read, late merchant of Bridgeport, was probated Thursday. The estate is estimated to be worth half million dollars.
 Requests are left to all employees of the D. M. Read Company, depart ment store owned by the deceased, whose terms of service range from five to 20 years. Those of five years ser vice receive $50 each, those of 15 years $1O0 each and those of 20 years ser vice $150 each. Requests are made to Bridgeport Hospital and six other local charitable organizations. The bulk of the estate goes to niece, Muriel F. Read, a minor child.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
Aged 'CeIlist Close to Death.

Leo Schultz, the aged cello soloist of the New York Philharmonic orches- tra, who is favorite with the audi ences at the Norfolk concerts, narrowly escaped death when his home was ruined by fire Tuesday at Woodcliff, N. J. MT. Schultz who was alone in the house tried to make his way back to the front door, but the flames drove him back, and he fled to the roof of a porch.
 Edward Mitcliff, employed by neigh boring estate, heard the old mans shouts, and brought ladder. By the time he arrived MT. Schultz was nearly unconscious.
 Neighbors formed a bucket brigade, but before they extinguished the blaze $10, 900 damage had been done.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
STATE ROAD TO SOUTHFIELD
Canaan Represented at Hearing Before
 Legislative Committee.

Canaan Represented at Hearing Before
 Legislative Committee.
 A public meeting was held in the village hall of Southfield, Mass, Satur- day, when the legislative committee on roads and bridges made visit to the town for hearing on the petition of A. W. Lockwood and others for the construction of state road in the town of New Marlborough, to connect with the road from Canaan, at the state line near Clayton. The townspeople turned out in goodly numbers and delegation from the Canaan Business Mems Asso- citation, with Selectman Reel, went up from here in J. Clinton Roraback's s auto. - .....,
 Messrs Turner and Cook, of South field. with others of the village, met the committee and escorted them over the proposed route of the new road, and the ladies had provided bountiful re- past for all the visitors, which was served in the hall before the meeting.
 When the meeting was called to order by the senate chairman, MT. Turner, as spokesman for the Southfelders, called on MT. Roraback, of Canaan, for an ex- pression of Canaan sentiment with re- gard to the road. MT. Roraback made a brief speech setting forth the mani fest need of such road, especially emphasizing the advantages it would be to shippers of Southfeld's products, which have to be hauled by team, to Canaan. He said the new state road in Canaan, to the state line would soon be completed, and the proposed New Marlborough road would connect the two towns in most desirable manner.
 Others spoke in favor of the road inn provement, including MT. Cook, the partner of MT. Turner in the whip manufacture, of Southfeld,, who gave interesting statistics regarding the traffic over the present poor roads to Ca naan. Representative Hull, of Great Harrington, spoke of the public spirit of Messrs. Turner & Cook, in keeping alive theeprincipal business of that sec- tion, in spite of adverse factors, includ- ing poor roads, and like true patriot, put in a good word for Great Barring ton. .... a
 Nobody appeared in opposition. When the chairman asked for adverse testimony, MT. Turner jocularly re- marked that any opponent who might chance to be present and give the pro ject black eye would do we'll to get his life insured. '" The sentiment was all one way, and while the legislators were non-committal, the general feel ing is that they will report favorable on the bill, which calls for good-sized appropriation. Fs.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
ROSS AND IVES FISHING
Recalls Time When Their Worms Es-
 capped in Hotel Office.

Dr. Ross and H. B. Ives started away, all so gay, in Dr. Ross's automobile, Friday morning, for Lake Chatiemac, in the Adirondacks, where they expect to spend about two weeks, fishing and communing with Nature in the soli- tudes of the great forest. They took along plenty of bait-and that brings to mind a former Adirondack tour of this same pair of worthies, which eventuated so long ago, and the sports men are so far away just now, that it may be safe to advert to it at this time.
 They went by train, on that occasion, and had to stay in Albany over night on their way to the mountains. They went to the highest class hotel and, having brought a large quantity of angle-worms, might walkers" in a couple of large wooden pails, they were directed to the store-room to deposit the bait for safe-keeping during their stay, On preparing to leave the following morning, they brought their pails of worms from the store-room, and while passing through the luxurious hotel office, with its immaculate tessellated onyx floor, the pail carried by Dr. Ross, having shrunk, from the heat of the store-room, sprang a leak, and all of a sudden the whole bottom fell out, in the middle of the office, and deposit ed ten quarts of squirming, wriggling slimy angle-worms in 8 heap, on the artistic mosaic flooring, together with considerable quantity of dirt that had covered them. It was a picturesque deposit; and as the worms crawled out from the heap and wriggled away in every direction the hotel patrons who happened to be in the office evinced a genuine interest in the exhibit-some, with the sportsman instinct, comment ing enthusiastically on the fine condi- tion of the bait, others offering sugges- tions for their re-capture, and others, from safe distance wondering if the bite of the reptiles was poisonous. In the meantime Doc, still holding his empty and bottomless pail by the han dle, stood glaring down at the squirm- ing mass and giving more or less ex- explosive expression to the more or less heterodox sentiments that surged within his breast, while Ives, whose sense of loyal sympathy was swamped by his sense of the ludicrous, just stood by, holding his own pail of worms, and laughed fiendishly until one of the corps of porters who had been summoned by the hotel manager, implored him mot to shaked at pail so hahd, COZ dere thought be another lam slide ob snakes"
 The porters set to work re-capturing the worms, and eventually they all were again in captivity and deposited in new pail procured at a nearby store, and the sportsmen proceeded on their way.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
The River Roosevelt.

Prof. Hiram Bingham of Yale uni. versity thinks it possible that Col. Theodore Roosevelt in his South Ameri. can trip may have discovered an un- known river 1000 miles long in the heart of Brazil. Said Prof. Bingham
 "I see on object in doubting Col Roosevelt's word as to the discovery of river 1000 miles long in the interior of South America. We will have to take Col. Roosevelt's word for it. ] know Col. Rondon, who has been with Col. Roosevelt, is the greatest living explorer in Brazil. He has discovered many rivers and much new territory. Undoubtedly he has been able to put Col. Roosevelt in the way of going down a river that has not been navi- gated g
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
GOOD OLD NEWS
Cleaned from the Housatonic Republl- can of 56 Years Ago.

Cleaned from the Housatonic Republl- can of 5e Years Ago.
 The Falls Village "Housatonic Re- publican" of March 90, 1858, printed this item of news, headed Horse Steal ing and Burglary" "We learn that a span of excellent horses was taken from the stables of MT. ID. l.. Peirce, East Sheffield-and that store at Ashley Falls was broken open and robbed of some $14 or $15 in change, the same night, as is supposed by the same parties. The horses were taken as far as Ct. Burlington and left about day light in the yard of a resident of that village, while the thieves were seen to escape across the lots. They had evil dently made poor calculations as to time, for they were belated and found daylight upon them a little sooner than agreeable, before they left their stolen horse-fiesh and fled. ."
 The democrats of the 17th senatorial district met at Peck's Hotel in Falls Village March IT, and nominated En- sign Church for senator. The conven- tion was called to order by MT. Harvey Lawrence, chairman of the district com- mittee. Col H. Holcomb was elected temporary chairman, and J. F. Hawley secretary. The permanent officers chosen were, Lamont Street, of Goshen, president; George Harrison and J. F. Hawley, secretaries. The delegates were: Canaan, I. P. Stevens, w. Tres colt, H. Holcomb, J. N. Wilcox; Sails bury, w. A. Crowell, H. w. Thorp, N. Clark, Cyrus French; Norfolk, Aaron Keys, H. J. Gaylord, J. P Hawley, T. Ryan; Sharon, E. A. Deming, A. Cart wright, O. Heath, c. E. B. Hatch; Cornwall, A. M. Johnson, V. O. Beers, George l.. Harrison; Kent, John s. Chamberlain, John G. Reid; Goshen, w. H. Catlin, Ira Babcock, Lamont Street. After the nomination speeches were made by George w. Peet and others.
 Harvey Lawrence, of Canaan, ad- ministrator, advertised to sell at auction all the personal property belonging to the estate of John Elmore, Esq, de- ceased.
 Milo Sherman, of Falls Village, ad- vertised his wife, who had left his bed and board.
 In the Republican of March 27 ap- peared Governor Holley's Fast Day pro- clamation, countersigned by Orville H. Platt, Secretary of State.
 "Died, in South Canaan, March IF, MT. Billa Becky, aged S4.
 Edward P. Hunt, tax collector, an nounced that he would meet the tax payers at Peck's Hotel and k. Weth- erell's store, Huntsville, to receive taxes, and payment of the same is hereby demanded" I. F. Stevens, collector for the "2d Society of Can aan, advertised to receive taxes at the store of Roraback & Crofut and at Will liam Sims hotel.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
FIaherty Finds a Baby.

"Sure, an it's kind hearted sowl the poor woman has," said Telegraph Operator Flaherty, of Naugatuck, Fri day night, when he found that some one had presented the Naugatuck pas senger depot with a boy, about a month old. The abandoned baby was found in the woman's reclining room.
 Operator Flaherty remembers seeing a woman entering the room, with the baby in her arms. She did not buy a ticket, and search is being made for her. The baby was peacefully asleep on bench, when found. The child was wrapped only in blanket.
 "I'd like to keep it, said Flaherty, wiping away tear, as the town farm officials were taking the baby away. ""Sure, an I would. But they're too expinsive, bliss lem all; too expin- siye'
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
UNIVERSITY CLUB BANQUET
Berkshire County Graduates Hear Fine
 Speech by Prof. Phelps. *#@

The annual banquet of the Berkshire County University Club, at Hotel Mil. Ter, Great Burlington, Thursday even ing, 'was'wel up to the high standard established by that organization of gen. Eial and congenial high-brows who ab- solve themselves from the stigma of ultra -exclusiveness by letting in an oc- casional graduate of the University ot Woodenbench. Sixtyzfive guests were present, representing about twenty of the leading universities and colleges. The Canaan delegation included J. Clin- ton Roraback, Dr. J. G. Adam and John Rodemeyer. Walter Prichard Eaton, of Stockbridge, the author and dramatic critic, president of the Club, officiated as toastmaster in that smooth, charming, irresistible style that always distinguishes him, and Landlord Crofut served feast fit for the very elect. A college glee club sang the rallying songs of the various colleges, and the dining room was embellished with the various college colors and banners.
 The chief speaker was William Lyon Phelps, Professor of English Literature at Yale, who for more than an hour spoke on the subject, "A Literary Pil- grimage Through England. <" Prof. Phelps's discourse was So intensely in teresting that every nearer was sorry ii did not last an hour longer.
 Other speakers were Rev. J. Spencer Voorhes, of Lee, Prof. Roland M. Bart. lett, of the Stockbridge High School faculty, and John Rodemeyer.
 The following officers of the Club were elected for the ensuing year: Pres ident, S. B. Buck, of Shetfield vice president, Charles Giddings; secretary and treasurer, John Cronin 2nd; execu- tive committee, Walter B. Sanford, Wal. ter Prichard Eaton, John Cronin 2nd, Charles Giddings, s. B. Buck and T. Ellis Ransdall
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-14
EASTERN STAR
Enjoyable Program on Occasion Of Grand Officers Visit.

The official visit of tho grand officers of the Order of Eastern star, to Esther Chapter, No 72, last Thursday evening was an occasion of rare enjoyment and interest to the local members. Two candidates, MT. and Mrs. George Hall, of Ashley Falls, were initiated into the chapter and the work was highly com mended by the visiting officers-Mrs. Mary B. Orr, Grand Worthy Matron; Mrs. Fanny Y. Gardner, Associate Grand Matron; Mrs. Harriett I. Bur we'll, Grand Secretary and Mrs. Alice O. Ford, Grand Wander. There was large attendance of members, including Masons of Housatonic Lodge and delegation of twenty two from Norfolk, also members from Bridgeport, North Adams, Amenia, Cairo, N. Y., and Townsville, N. Y. There were eighty one in all. At the close of the initia- tory ceremonies, remarks were made by the grand officers, after which Mrs. Caroline Holt, Associate Matron, in be- half of the chapter, presented Mrs. Mary B. Orr, Worthy Grand Matron, with gift of remembrance Follow ing this Worthy Matron Mrs. Helen Hanlon invited the company to repair to the dining-room where bountifuI refreshments were served and it was early in the morning when the guests departed for home.