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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
INDIANOLA TOCSIN OF
LAST WEEK.

Mrs. /. D. Benson spent Wed.
nesday with friends in Green.
wood.
Miss Alice Priestly. of Green.
wood, spent Sunday here the
guest of Miss Delyle Elliott.
MI. and Mrs. j. w. Sisson, oil
Quito, were in the city last Sun
day the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
w. D. johnson.
Mrs. Elliott came over from
Itta Bena last Sunday bringing
with her the two sweet little girls
of DR.. Frans Holloman.
Mrs. Will Harper, of Green.
wood, was the guest of Mrs. John
Pettey last Friday.
Mrs. John Pettey and little
Susie" left Tuesday to spend the
week in Greenwood.
Miss Johnnie Read, who has
been the guest of relatives in
Greenwood, returned Sunday to
the home of her sister Mrs. Dia.
mond.
Misses Lena and Lillian Filing.
ton, accomplished teachers oil
Greenwood High School, were
guests of their sister Miss Carrie
Ellington at the home of Mrs
Addie Stone for the weekend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Mrs. Guthrie Turner entertained at
auction bridge on Saturday afternoon,
complimenting Mrs. Calhoon Wilson's
house guest, Mrs. Saxby, of Memphis.
This was n of the many enjoyable af-
fairs of the week. Mrs. Crull made
the highest score, winning the head
prize. The honoree was also presented
with a prize. Dainty refreshments
were served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
GINS FOR SALE.

In order to comply with the
law enacted by the State Legisla-
ture of Mississippi, we are offer
ing the following gins for sale. To-
Gated at
Indianola, Tchula, Itta Bena,
Drew and Webb.
For further information call at
The Buckeye Cotton Oil Company,
Greenwood, Mississippi.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
SPLENDID FOR RHEUMATISM.

Il think Chamberlain's Liniment is
just splendid for rheumatism" writes
Mrs. Dunburgh. Eldridge, N. Y. "It
has been used by myself and other
members of my family time and time
again during the past six years and has
always given the best of satisfaction.
The quick relief from pain which
Chamberlain Liniment affords is alone
worth many times the cost. Obtain
able everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
FOR SALE.

One of the most desirable resi-
dences on West River Front in
Greenwood. Lot 1OOx425 feet,
running through from the River
to Strong Ave. Servant and other
o thouses. Will sell at a bargain.
Apply to S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
FOR RENT.

One desirable residence
close in, two blocks Of post
office, very desirable neigh
borh00d. Apply to phone
5000 or The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Second Sheets, Cotton Sample
Coupons, Trained Nurse Records,
Contract Blanks, Notes, For Rent
and For Sale Signs can be had at
reasonable prices at The Common
wealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
MEMS GOSPEL MEETING.

MEMS GOSPEL MEETING.
On last Sunday afternoon we
had a fine service and a most ex-
cellent talk from Mr.. O. P. Kim
brough.
You are cordially invited to be
present next Sunday afternoon,
half-past three, at the rooms of
the Business League.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

EGGS Single Comb White
Leghorns for Matching. $3.50 per
setting of fifteen; also Fresh Sc
lected table Eggs.
Phone 800. S. L. McGINNIS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Watch for the Pathe Daily News at
the Greenwood Theatre on Wednesdays
and Saturdays, beginning next week.
Manager Schilling will get them just a
week after they are released SO you
will get to view the worlds great
events almost a. soon as you read
about them in the daily papers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

VISITING CARDS-Engravedo or print
ed at the right prices. Send The Com
monwealth your orders. Special atten-
ton also given to Wedding Invitations,
Announcements. etc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
BE

Hear that cheerful humming?
Hear that snatch o. song?
Proves to me that things can't be
Very bad or wrong!
Times are looking better,
Business goes ahead,
Get in line, partner mine,
Old Depression's dead!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
WILSON INDICATED.

Speakin' of traitors, Whoo-ee!!
Brudder Rastus, help yo'self to
de green's, an what you dom see
jes' ak fer it." w.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

EGGS FOR SALE---Rhode Is
land Red Eggs, $3.50 per setting
of Is. Phone 1863.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

FINE EGGS FOR SALE.
Thoroughbred Golden Lace
Wyandotte Eggs, per setting
$3.50 f. o. b. Greenwood, Miss.
Phone 212. r. L. FOY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

FOR SALE-Remington Type
writer, in f~irst-class condition. Ap
ply at Reiman House.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Rent, Share and Wages Con-
tract Blanks and Promisory Notes
for sale at the Commonwealth
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Mr.. Ben Adams, who is connected
with the Power Plant, is in Memphis for
treatment of the throat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

FOR SALE-Second-hand Iron
Safe. Apply The Commonwealth
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
JONES-SCOTT WEDDING.

Last night Miss Irene Jones and Mr..
j. B. Scott were married at the First
Methodist church, a full account of
which will appear in our next issue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
House for Rent.

S Room HOUSE near Y. & M. v. De-
pot, we'll located. $3.50 per month.
Apply at this Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Rent, Share and Wages Blank
Contract Forms for sale at The
Commonwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Office for rent, over Raines
drug store, S.. 90 per month; apply
to A. F. Gardner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

FOR RENT-A very desirable
front bedroom, uptown. Ring
No. SIT
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

FOR RENT-Cottage No. 3O5
Henry street. Apply to DR.. c. N.
D. Campbell.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

VEGETABLE PLANTS FOR
SALE.
Cabbage, Tomato, Egg Plant
and Pepper Plants delivered in
city or by parcel post.
j. w. BEALLE,
9O6 Henry St. Phone 1877.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

POUNDS Keys near the Dahmer
store on Carrollton Avenue. Apply this
office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Mr.. Jesse Stigler visited his home
folks at Yazoo City last Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Miss Flora Reiman is spending the
week with Mrs. D. Wolerstein in va
zoo City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Mrs. Calhoon Wilson entertained hel
bridge club Thursday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Polk visited rela,
tives at Yazoo City last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
LOST.

One Shepherd Pup, sable with
white collar. Return to Mr.. E. l..
Mounger and reward will be given.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

All banks will be closed on Monday,
April 18th. Memorial Day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
MENTIO

Mrs. S. r. Coleman entertained at
bridge Friday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

SEED CORN FOR SALE.
500 bushels Mexican June corn in the
ear, s.. 90 per bu.
D. C. PETEET & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

HOGS FOR SALE.
Half Duroc Jersey bred gifts at meat
prices. D. C. PETEET & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
One store house at Morgan City.
Apply to or address T. F. Steele,
Morgan City, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

If you want anything just
cali George Qhambless, No.
3O8 or 10.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-23

Take The Commonwealth.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
PEACE IN EUROPE.

1t becomes more evident every day
that peace is not far off among the
warning nations in Europe. Russia is
practically bankrupt as far as money
and men are involved.
In England, the masses are OPP
posed to continuation of the strug-
gle which has cost that nation an i'm
mense amount of money and thous-
ands of lives and nothing has been
or is likely to be, gained. There is great
dissatisfaction among all classes, and
King George has appealed, almost
with groans, for the people to give him
their support. Italy has been a great
sufferer in the conflict and is about to
retire, while France is looking for an
honorable peace. Overatures of peace
have been made to Germany, but the
Kaiser insists upon certain conces-
sions before he will entertain any
peace propositions.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
AT THE CHURCHES

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Services held every Sunday at 1890 a.
m.
Testimonial meeting Wednesday
evening at a'clock. All are cordially
invited to these meetings. Sunday
school Immediately following morning
service. Reading room, Cor. Fifth and
Spring streets, open every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday afternoon from
2:30 until 4:30 o'clock
Reformed Church-North Fifth and
Cole streets, F. W. Lemke pastor. Sun
day school at a. M; Divine service at
10 a. m. The first Thursday in every
month at 2 p. M, Ladies Society; at 7:30
p. M, Young Peoples Society. All are
most cordially invited.
First M. E. Church Bible School 10 a
m. Morning worship II a. N. Epworth
League 6:45 p. M; Devotional service
at 7:30 p. m. Services at Pipersvllle at
1:30 p. IN. Everybody is cordially in
vited to these services. Strangers very
welcome
st, Johns Lutheran church-Sunday
school at 9 4. M; services at 10 a. M;
English services every second and last
Sunday in the month at 1870 o. N.
st. Marks Lutheran church-Sunday
school at 9 a. M; German services at 10
a. IN. English services the first and
third Sunday of the month at 1870 p. m.
st. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran
church-Preaching services at 10 a. m.
and 7:30 p. M; Sunday school at p. m.
Moravian church-Sunday school at
9:l5 a. M; German preaching service at
1880 a. MY. P. S. c. K. at $50 .. m;
7:3O y. m. evening services.
German Baptist church--Sunday school
1T 9:15 a. m; preaching services at 1880
II. M; young peoples meeting at 6:3) p.
NJ; evening services at 1870 p. IN.
Congregational Chnrch-Sunday school
at 20 o'clntk Sermon at II o,'.lork; Rev.
n Carter Daniel, pastor Young peoples
meeting at G:30 P M.
st. Henry's Catholic church = Low
ma s at 500 a. M; high mass at 10 a. III.
Sunday school and yespers at $3.50 p. m.
St Bernards Catholic chnrch-Low
mass s a. d.; high mass 1920 a. m.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT.

Washington, D. c., Oct 26-Another
stupendous blunder has been added to
the Democrats score
The law to prohibit future trading
in cotton, enacted last year, has been
declared unconstitutional by a federal
court.
A violation by congress of one of
the simplest rules of law making is
the basis for the decision The consti-
tuition directs that all revenues meas
ures must originate in the house of
representatives. The cotton futures
law originate in the senate By title
it was IAN act to tax ealing in cotton"
etc. 1t has produced revenue.
A palmer case of legislative botch-
ing is hardly conceivable The court
said it could do nothing but pronounce
the law void.
The decision numerically f1ays the
democratic congress for it's slovenly
methods.
This act falls into class of meas
ures void because of the unworkman-
like way in which Congress used the
tools provided by the constitution, :"
said the opinion of the court Con
gress did something in such a sloven-
ly manner that Ito be effectively it
must be done over again
THE constitution provides that all
bills for revenue must originate in the
House. 1t is not seen how this court
can disregard information furnished
by Congress itself
A more humiliating fasco than this
Democratic experiment with the cot
ton industry can scarcely be imagined
For years there has been constant ag-
itation on the subject 1t eliminated
in a tremendous demand in the last
congress for legislation to regulate
the cotton market. Dramatic appeals
came from scores of national law
makers from cotton producing centers.
Unless you enact this law" de-
clared Representative Lever, of South
Carolina, house sponsor for the bill.
our people will go on suffering an an
nual loss Of S100,000,00O"
Impassioned orators hailed the writ
ing of the statute as the nations SAL
walton, and pictured its defeat as a
'knife-thrust at the throbing heart of
the south" Yet in almost the same
breath they voted for a bill the very
title of which proclaimed its worth
lesSneSs.
The machinery Of law-making is
not mere plaything. It is powerful
instrument controlling national desti-
MES. Public welfare demands that it's
operation should not be entrusted to
those who over an over again have
demonstrated their utter unfitness for
the responsibility.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26

Secretary of State John F. McDon-
aid has made announcement of the
fact, that the state levy for the year
will be about $4,700,000 and that there
would be no remission of taxes, as the
general fund is so much depleted, that
it would be impossible to remit any
taxes 1t looks as if there is a great
necessity for more economy in state
expenditures and that all unnecessary
state employees should be dispensed
with and salaries scaled down, for
most, if not all the salaries, are much
ties for services of a similar nature.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
GREAT CLUBBING OFFER.
Wisconsin Farmer and the WtertOwn
Weekly Leader For S1.50 For a
Year-Offer Limited.

Mr.. Farmer: You know what the
Wisconsin Farmer is. You know
what the Watertown Weekly Leader
was and what it is today.
With the improvement made in the
Leader, the management is DESTROYS
of increasing the circulation several
hundred before the first of January,
1916
The Leader is now recognized as
one of the very best weekly papers in
the state. Like old wine it improves
with age
Arrangements have been made
whereby the Leader can club with
the Wisconsin Farmer and for a linn
tied time both papers will be offered
for the price of one-the nominal
sum of $15O.
In this clubbing arrangement, far
mers of the county can secure a farm
journal of reputation and standing
and local county paper for the price
of the latter alone This offer will
hold good for a limited time only.
Notice will be given at the expiration
of the remarkable clubbing offer.
This offer is not only good for new
subscriptions to the Leader, but to old
subscribers as well. Every farmer
who is now a subscriber to the Lea
der who pays up his back subscrip-
ton, if any, and a year in advance,
will receive the two papers for the
price of one
1t is urged that every friend of the
Leader on the rural routes and rural
sections, notify their neighbors and
friends of the exceptional bargain.
This is an offer that should act as
a stimulus for much larger subscrip-
ton list, to say nothing of the great
improvement which has been made in
the Leader
Join the Booster Club.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.

With this issue of the Leader, the
undersigned sewers his connection
with the paper having disposed OF his
interest to Mr.. H. A Rogers of Mil
waukee, and in the future the hrm
will be known as Rogers & Doerr, Mr.
Emil Doerr retaining his interest I'D
the business. To the many friends
and patrons who have literally con-
tributed to the support of the busl-
ness since myself and partner assum-
ed control, wish to express my most
hearty thanks. / also wish the new
firm the same generous patronage, ana
even greater, assuring the citizens Oh
WATERFOWL and vicinity that Messrs.
Rogers & Doerr will give to the public
publication that will meet their eV-
cry demand and expand in proportion
to the business accorded.
Mr.. Rogers comes from Milwaukee
with the best of recommendations. He
is an experienced newspaper man and
printer, having been engaged in the
newspaper business in Indiana be-
fore going to Milwaukee nine years
ago to accept the superintendency OF
the printing department of T. M. E.
r. r. & L. Co. AS to the policies
Mr.. Rogers will pursue in the columns
OF the Leader, the writer will leave to
him to state Having known Mr.. Rog-
ers quite intimately for number of
years, / can recommend him most
highly to the citizens of Watertown
and Jefferson and Dodge counties and
can assure the readers of the Leader
that the paper in the future will be
a publication deserving of their en-
enlargement and support. Many i'm
provements have been made in the
Leader during the past few months
and greater things may be looked for
from the new firm.
Emil Doerr needs no introduction
to the citizens of Watertown. He was
born and reared here and for the past
twenty years has been engaged in the
printing and newspaper business IN
the city. He is a printer or rare apll-
ity and gentleman in the hlghest
sense of the term, with whom an as
ISOLATION in business is real pleas
IRE and it is with feeling OF Keen re-
greet that | sever my connection IN
business way with Mr.. Doerr.
Wishing the firm of Rogers & Doerr
unbounded success in the journalistic
field | am,
Yours respectfully,
Ward. l.. Swift.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26

Train No. As leaves Watertown juno
tion at 7:45 p. m. for the east, Sunday
only.
Train No. 40, arrives from Milwaukee
at 2:55 p. m. Saturday and Sunday only.
Train No. A leaves Watertown for the
east at $50 D. m, Saturday and Sunday
only.
Train No. 81 arrives from Milwaukee
at 5:oa p. m. daily except Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from Milwaukee
and departs for Madison at 1892 a. m.
except Sunday.
Tain No. 410sarrives from Madison at
9:2O a. m. except Sunday.
Train No. arrives from Chicago and
departs for Madison at 3:11 p, 10. daily
except Sunday.
Train No. % arrives from Chicago and
departs for Madison at 6:38 p. m. except
Sunday.
Train No. 80 arrives from the east at
7:50 p. m. daily.
Sunday excursion train arrives from
Milwaukee at $50 a. 10. and goes thru
to Madison. returning at $50 p. N.
"Stops at WatertOwn junction only.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
President Wilson's Opinion.

81 think the whole nation is convin-
ced that we ought to be prepared, not
for war, but for defense, and very ad-
equately prepared"
These are President Wilson's words
now. They differ materially from his
opinion ten months ago. Then he was
of the opinion that the country had
been "misinformed' and that national
defense had mot been neglected "
Then Woodrow Wilson spoke his real
feelings. Now he voices the fears of a
candidate for office. Along with "the
whole nation" he is convinced"
"A man convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion still"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26

In assuming an interest in the Lea
der. taking over the holdings OF MI.
Ward l.. Swift and entering into part
nership with Mr.. Emil Doerr, who hao
been Mr.. Swift's business partner, the
undersigned comes to WATERFOWL 10
enter the business activities OF the city
and with his family become resident
The policy of the Leader in the fu-
ture will be, as it has in the past, he
publican, which we interpret to mean
serving the best interests not only OF
our own city and surrounding terri
tory. but also of the state and nation.
We have not, aside from the Republl-
can party any axes to grind Tor any
particular interest-political, CONNER
cial or otherwise, nor reforms, fads, or
nolicies to advocate. We believe the
people of this community know their
likes and dislikes, and in entering the
newspaper field here we ask to be
taught your wishes and desires and
promise co be an apt pupil.
The new member of the firm of Rog-
ers & Doerr is not entering Water
town with any other purpose in view
than to assist in the editing OF the Lea
der and the production of high-class
job printing at reasonable prices to the
customers, and to make home for his
family. asking the indulgence of our
patrons for the shortcomings of
stranger in the community.
Very tyuly yours,
H. A. Rogers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26
Should Be Repudiated.

Roosevelt, La Toilette and McGov-
ern will seek further political honors
at the hands of the republican party.
Neither of them are republicans and
it is an exhibition of gall for them
to ask the party which they have be-
trayed, to give them any notice what
ever. In the last republican national
convention, Roosevelt was candidate
for the presidential nomination and
because he did not receive it ran indie
pendent and aided in the election of
the democratic nominee. According to
good political ethics, he was bound by
the action of that convention. But
his Bull-Moose party having become
a matter of history he would sneak
back into the party he helped betray
and ask for the highest office in its
gift,
La Toilette elected to the senate as
a republican, abandoned his party two
years ago, and did all in his power to
elect Wilson, and to defeat McGovern
the republican senatorial candidate
and would have defeated Philip for
governor had it been in his power, and
has acted with the democratic major
ity in the senate the past two years,
voting for the Underwood tariff law,
which the democrats would now re-
pudiate.
McGovern, although governor of the
state by virtue of the republican cleo
tors of the state supported Roosevelt
in opposition to the republican nomi-
nee and associated during the last
campaign with the Bull-Moosers and
die nothing to help the party that had
hOnOred him.
Neither of the three are entitled to
any consideration at the hands of the
party which they betrayed ana should
be cast into the political scrap heap
and faithful and loyal men honored
by the party-and there are many in
the state deserving of recognition.
President Wilson and the presidents
of the South American states have rec
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26

ogniZed CarranZa as president of the
Mexican republic and no doubt will
give him their moral, if not substan-
tial aid in securing peace and quiet in
that distracted country. The recog-
milton should have been given long
ago, for Corranza is the only one am
ong the bandits down there who seems
to have the welfare of his country at
heart. If there ever was a country on
the face of the earth that appears to
be cursed, it is Mexico.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-10-26

1t is limited that Wilson's recogni-
ton of Carranza is due to the belief
that an inquiry by Congress will
thereby be avoided. We do not mean
that pressure from the White House
may be successfully applied to prevent
the passage of a resolution of inquiry
But the right of speech has not yet
been cut off at the Capitol, and the en-
tire wretched Mexican business will be
ventilated. We can imagine, for ex-
ample, how Senator Fall of New Mex
leo will be stricken into silence just
because Carranza has been recogniz-
ed