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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 18th, 1915, within lega.
hours, | will sell at public auction, Il
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of lie.
fore County, Mississippi, in the City Of
Greenwood, under and for the purpose
of paying the indebtedness secured b.
the deed of trust executed by MARI
Jones on January 18th, 1910, to J. B
Humphreys, trustee for the benefit Of
H. F. McShane, recorded in book 10
at page 95, Of the records Of mortgage
and deeds of trust On land Of sale
County, my appointment as trustee il
the place of said j. B. Humphreys be
ing recorded in book 10, at page SO, OF
said records, lots five and six Is & 81
in block twenty-eight (28), in the Nc,
Shane Addition to the City of Green
wood, in Lefore County, Mississippi, as
shown by the map of said Addition re.
corded in book 2, at page IA, of the
records of maps of said County.
December 29th, 1914.
J. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th. 1915. within legal
hours, | will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
south door of the court house of Le-
lore County, Mississippi, in the City
If Greenwood, under and for the pur-
pose of paying the Indebtedness secured
1y the deed of trust executed by Dave
Sloan on January Bird, 1912, to J. B.
Humphreys, trustee for the benefit of
Il. F. McShane, recorded in book 10,
At page 65, of the records of mortgages
and deeds Of trust on land of said
County, my appointment as trustee in
place of said J. B. Humphreys being
recorded in book 10, at page Sc, of said
records, lot eve (0, in block thirty
six 1867, in the McShane Addition to
the City of Greenwood, in Lefiore
County, Mississippi, as shown by the
map of said Addition recorded in book
2, at page "a, of the record of maps Of
said County.
December 18th, 1914.
J. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th, 1915, within legal
hours, | will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house Of Lee
fore County, Mississippi, in the City
of Greenwood, under and for the pur.
pose of paying the Indebtedness Sc
cured by the deed of trust executed by
Grandson Pope on December Both,
1909, to j. B. Humphreys trustee for
the benefit Of H. F. McShane, recorded
in book Is, at page Il, of the records
Of mortgages and deeds of trust on
land of said County, my appointment
as trustee in the place of said J. B.
Humphreys being recorded in book 10,
at page SO, of said records, lot twenty
two 1927, in block six (6) in the Nc
Shane Addition to the City of Green
wood, in Lefore County, Mississippi,
as shown by the map of said Addition
recorded in book 2, at page 7, of the
record of maps of said County, and lots
eleven Ql) and twelve (l2), in block
twenty-eight (2S), in said McShane
Addition, in said City, County, ant
State, as shown by the map of said Ad
dition recorded in book 2, at page ID
of the records of maps of said County
December Goth, 1914.
j.. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th, 1915, within legal
hours, | will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of Le-
fore County, Mississippi, in the City of
Greenwood, under and for the purpose
of paying the indebtedness secured by
the deed of trust executed by William
Brock on December 10th, 1910, to j.
B. Humphreys, trustee for the benefit
Of H. F. McShane, recorded in book 10,
at page 70, of the records Of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land of said
County, my appointment as trustee in
the place of said j. B. Humphreys be-
ing recorded in book ID, at page SO, of
said records, lots two (2) and three (3)
in block forty (4O), in the McShane
Addition to the City of Greenwood, in
Lefore County, Mississippi, as shown
by the map of said Addition recorded
in book 2, at page "a, of the record Of
maps of said County.
December 10Th, 1914.
J. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 18th, 1915, within lega
hours, | will sell at public auction &c
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door Of the court house of LIE,
fore County. Mississippi, in the City Of
Greenwood, under and for the purpose
Of paying the indebtedness secured by
the deed Of trust executed by Ed Hay
den on November 22nd, 1910, to j. B.
Humphreys trustee for the benefit OF
H. f. McShane, recorded in book 10, at
page 50, Of the records of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land of said
County, appointment Of the under
signed as trustee in the place of said
j. B. Humphreys being recorded in
book 13, at page 96, of said records,
lots two and three e & 81, less nine
feet off of the East end of said lots. in
block nine 90, in the McShane Add
ton to the City of Greenwood, in Le-
fore County. Mississippi, as shown by
the map of said Addition recorded in
book 2, at page 7, of the record Of
maps of said County.
December 29th, 1914.
J. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th, 1915. within legal
hours. | will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash. at the
South door Of the court house of Le-
fore county, Mississippi, in the City Of
Greenwood, under and for the purpose
Of paying the Indebtedness secured by
the deed Of trust executed by Charley
Wicks on January 9Th, 1911, to J. B.
Humphreys. trustee for the benefit of
II. +. MCShane, recorded in book l3. at
page 81. of the records of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land of said
County, my appointment as trustee in
the place Of the said J. B. Humphreys
being recorded in book 10, at page SO,
Df said records, lots fifteen (l5) and
sixteen tlGl, in block twenty-seven
(27), in the McShane Addition to the
City Of Greenwood, in Lelore County,
Mississippi, as shown by the map Of
SAID Addition recorded in book 2. at
page Ia. Of the record Of maps of said
County.
December 29th, 1914.
j. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue Of the authority vested in and con-
ferred upon me by that certain deed of trust exc.
cuted by Raiford Jordan and Mary Jordan, his
wife. on the LIST day Of May, 1918, conveying the
hereinafter described land to me as Trustee to se.
cure the payment of certain Indebtedness due to
Pamplin Smith, as shown by said deed Of trust
which is Of record at page eighty-two (s2), in
book 40 ten. Of the records of Mortgages and
Deeds Of Trust on lands in Lenore county, Missis-
sippi. default having been made in the payment
of the Indebtedness secured by said deed Of trust,
l will. on Monday, the 18th day of January, A. D.,
1915. in front of the south door of the County
Court House,in the city of Greenwood, in said
county and state, within legal hours, sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash. the following described property. lying and
being in the city of Greenwood, county of Leaors
and State of Mississippi. and being the same
property conveyed in said deed of trust above re-
ferred to:
Lots four al and nine fol. in block T2s] twenty.
nine. of the Henry Addition to the city of Green.
wood. in the county of Lelore and State of Missis.
sippi, together with all the improvements thereon,
The title to the said property is believed to be
good. but | will convey only such title as 10 vested
In me as trustee aforesaid.
Witness my signature this the 10th day of
December, 1914.
JAMES GORDON GILLESPIE, Trustee,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue of the authorit,
vested in me as trustee in that certain
deed of trust executed by Alice E.
Boothe on the nth day of September,
1912, to secure the payment of a GER.
tain Indebtedness therein mentioned to
Mrs. Efie B. Cooper, which said deed
of trust is duly recorded in Book 8,
Page 4Sl of the records of mortgages
and deeds of trust on lands in Lefore
County, Mississippi, reference to
which is hereby made, default having
been made in the payment of the
indebtedness therein mentioned, due
and unpaid, and at the request of the
holder and owner Of the said indebted
ness, I, the undersigned, named as trus-
tee in said deed of trust, will proceed to
sell to satisfy said indebtedness due and
unpaid. at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash, within legal hours on
Saturday. January 9th. 1915, in front Of
the South front door of the Court
House IN the City of Greenwood,
Letiore County, Mississippi, the prop
erty described in said deed Of trust as
follows, to-wit:
Lot Five 10, in Block Five (5). Of
the johnson Survey to the City of
Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi.
Witness my signature, this the 18th
day of December, 1914. )
JAMES GORDON GILLESPIE,
Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
NOTICE TO PRINTERS AND
PUBLISHERS.

The Board Of Supervisors of this,
LeAore county, Mississippi, will on the
first Monday in January. 1916, let to
the lowest responsible bidder the con-
tract to furnish Lelore county with
all necessary blank books, tax receipts,
warrant books. pay certificates and
such other books and engraving as are
used by the county and district officers,
to be classed a. follows, towit: No. /
blank books. No. 2 Autographed or en-
graved work bound or unbound, No. 3
special ruled work. all to be let by
classes as provided in Chapter 8, Mis-
sissippi Acts 1918. No bid will be
considered, unless accompanied by
certified check Of a solvent bank for at
least S25. 90 or said sum In cash. The
Board hereby the right to re-
ject any and all bids. All bids are re-
quired to be marked sealed bids" and
the same directed to the clerk Of the
Board Of Supervisors, and to be on file
in the Chancery Clerks office by IL
o'clock on the first Monday in January,
1915, the sams being the 9TH
fourth day Of said month. This
November 4, 1914. A.. R. BEW,
CLARK,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 18th, 1915, within legal
hours, | will sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of LIE.
fore County, Mississippi, in the City
Of Greenwood, under and for the pur.
pose of paying the Indebtedness Sc.
cured by the deed of trust executed by
Lula Reese on May 9th, 1910, to J. B.
Humphreys, trustee for the benefit Of
H. F. McShane, recorded in book Is,
at page So. of the records of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land Of said
County, my appointment as trustee in
the place of said j. B. Humphreys be-
ing recorded in book 10, at page Sc. of
said records, lots nine and ten e & 1M,
in block twenty-eight (28) in the Nc
Shane Addition to the City of Green.
wood, in Lefore County, Mississippi,
as shown by the map of said Addition
recorded in book 2, at page ID, of the
record of maps of said County.
December Goth, 1914.
j. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE,
j. w. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.

On January 25th, 1915, within legal
hours, ! will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of Lee
fore County, Mississippi, in the City
of Greenwood, under and for the pur-
pose of paying the Indebtedness secured
by the deed of trust executed by Lewis
Shields on November 7th, 1910, to j.
B. Humphreys, trustee for the benefit
Of H. F. McShane, recorded in book 10,
at page SO, of the records Of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land of said
County. my appointment as trustee in
the place of said j. B. Humphreys be-
ing recorded in book ID, at page SO, Of
said records, lots eleven (11) and
twelve (l2) in block ~thirty-ive 1861 in
the McShane Addition to the City Of
Greenwood, in Leflore County, Miss
issippi, as shown by the map of said
Addition recorded in book 2, at page
"a, of the record of maps of said Coun.
ty,
December 18th, 1914.
J. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
PETITION FOR PARDON.

To the Governor of Mississippi:
W. the undersigned petitioners show
to Your Excellency that Eric Watt wa.
tried on a charge of murder in the LIE.
fore County Circuit Court at the No,
vember, 1914, term, and was convicted
of manslaughter. The jury returned
the following verdict: "We the jury
find the defendant guilty of man.
slaughter, and recommend the mercy
Of the court" and the court sentenced
Watt to q term of two years in the
~penitentiary.
Your petitioners show that Watt
should be pardoned, for this reason
That the uncontradicted evidence in the
case was that the deceased was a large
and strong man of violent temper, and
that he committed an u~nprovoked as
sault of considerable violence upon an
understood and afflicted brother of Eric
Watt, and that the defendant went to
his brothers rescue and stabbed the
deceased, causing his death. The
brother Of the defendant weighed about
n hundred pounds and was but little
over five feet high, was a consump-
tive, and had undergone several surgi-
cal operations for various diseases, and
was then suffering from the wounds
caused by said operations, and the de-
ceased weighed at least one hundred
and ninety pounds and was ak feet
high. and Eric Watt believed that he
would kill his sickly brother or do him
some great bodily harm, and therefore
the sssailant.
Petitioners pray his pardon.
ERIC WATT,
md othsss,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th, 1915, within legal
hours, | will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of Lee
fore County, Mississippi, in the City
of Greenwood, under and for the pur-
pose of paying the indebtedness Sc
cured by the deed of trust executed by
Victoria Osborne and Mack Osborne
on January 18th, 1910, to j. B. Hum
phreys, trustee for the benefit of H.
F. McShane, recorded in book Is, at
page 81, of the records of mortgages
and deeds of trust on land of said
County. my appointment as trustee in
the place Of said J. B. Humphreys be-
ing recorded in book 10, at page SO, of
said records, lots one, two. three, and
four Il, 2, 3, G. 4) in block thirty (30)
in the McShane Addition to the City
of Greenwood, in Lefore County, Miss
issippi, as shown by the map of said
Addition recorded in book 2, at page
IA, of the record of maps of said Coun-
ty.
December 29th, 1914.
J. w. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District of
Mississippi.
In the matter of R. j. Moore, Bank
rupt-In bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of r. J, Moore of
Greenwood, in the County of Le-
flore, and District aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of December, A. D. 1914, the
said R. J. Moore was duly adjudged a
bankrupt, and that the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at A. F. Gard
ner's Office in Greenwood, Miss. on the
9th day of January, A. D. 1915, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint q trustee, exam
inc the bankrupt, and transact such
other business Is may properly come
before said meeting.
This the 2lst day of December, A.. D.
1914.
J. D. MAGRUDER, Referee,
Tunica, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
NOTICE TO BANKS.

Notice is hereby given to the Banks
Of Leflore County, Mississippi, that the
Board Of Supervisors Of said county
will at its January 1915 meeting, re-.
ceive proposals for the privilege Of
keeping the county funds or such part
thereof as said board may desire To-
place in said banksssnd the security
proposed to be offeredseb said bank fof
such privilege for keeping said funds.
Said proposals will be received and
contract made in accordance with
Chapter Is Of the Laws 1911.
Witness my hand and seal this thu
10th day Of December, A. D., 1914.
Al n REW, c4sAa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
TRUSTEES SALE.

On January 25th, 1915, within legaI
hours, l will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the
South door of the court house of LIE.
fore County, Mississippi, in the City
Of Greenwood, under and for the pur.
pose of paying the indebtedness Sc.
cured by the deed Of trust executed by
George Wells on December 10th, 1910,
to J. B. Humphreys, trustee for the
benefit of H. F. McShane, recorded in
book 10, at page Ga, of the records Of
mortgages and deeds of trust on land
Of said County, my appointment as
trustee in the place Of said J. B. Hum
phreys being recorded in book 10, at
page SO. of said records, lot three (3),
in block twenty-five (25), in the Nc
Shane Addition to the City of Green
wood, in Lefore County. Mississippi,
as shown by the map of said Addition
recorded in book 2, at page ID, of the
record of maps of said County.
December 18th, 1914.
]. W. DULANEY, JR.,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District
of Mississippi.
In the matter Of R. L. Foy, Bankrupt.
In bankruptcy.
To the creditors of R. L. Foy, of
Browning, in the County of Lefiore,
and District aforesaid, a bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of December, A. D. 1914, the
said R. L. Foy, was duly adjudged a
bankrupt, and that the first meeting of
his creditors will be held at A. F. Gard
ner's Office in Greenwood, Miss, on the
9th day of January, A. D. 1916, at 9
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, exam
inc the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
This the 21st day Of December. A.
D. 1914,
j. D. MAGRUDER. Referee,
Tunica, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Northern District of Mississippi.
On this 30th day of December, 1914, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is or.
dered by the court that q hearing be
had upon the same on the 29th day OF
Jan. A. D., 1915, before said Court at
Clarksdale in said Division and District
at IL o'clock, noon, and that notice
thereof be published in The Common
wealth, Greenwood, a newspaper print
ed in said District, and that all known
creditors and other persons in interest
may appear at said time and place and
show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies of
said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Henry c.
Niles, Judge of said Court, and the
Seal thereof at Clarksdale in said Di-
vision and District, on the 30th day Of
December, A. D. 1914.
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk,
W. G. LANDERS, D. C.
A True Copy:
L. E. OLDHAM, Clerk,
By W. G. LANDERS, d. c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
BANKRUPT's PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Delta Division of the
Northern District of Mississippi.
In the matter Of j. s. Deal, bank
rrlpt In bankruptcy.
To che Honorable H. C. Niles, Judge
of the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District Of
Mississippi.
]. S. Deal of Greenwood in the
County of Lefiore and State of Missis-
sippi, in said Division and District, res
p~ectfully represents that on the 18th
day of November last passed he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts
of Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his proper
ty and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and of the orders of the
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said Bankrupt Acts,
except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this the 18th day of Decem-
Der A. d. 1914.
J. S. DEAL, Bankrupt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
BANKRUPTCY |

In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District OF
Mississippi.
In the matter of W. s. Cockrell, bark.
rupt. In bankruptcy.
To the creditors of W. S. Cockrell, of
Quito, in the County of Lehore,
and District aforesaid, a bankrupt:
Notice Is hereby gwen that on the
9th day of December, A. D. 1914, the
said W. S. Crockrell, was duly adjudg-
ed a bankrupt. and that the first meet.
ing of his creditors will be held at A.
F. Gardner Office in Greenwood, Miss,
on the 9Th day of January, A. D. 1915,
at II O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend.
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
This the 21st day Of December, A.
D. 1914.
J.. D. MAGRUDER, Referee,
Tunica, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01
IMPROVED STAPLE COTTON
SEED FOR SALE.

| have fer sale a few tons Of
my improved Il 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 & Kecsler, or to
TfIOS. LUCAS,
Greenwood, Miss,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01

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, 1915-01-01

How wise Of the government 10 ad-
Wise the wotp@n against the use of
certain powders that are designed 10
preserve food. leaving the question Of
complications for greater minds!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-01

Cali The Delta Insurance &
Realty Agency, Phone 167,
for insurance of all kinds.
Your cotton insured any time
at night by phoning US.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-04-24
A Flower Love Story.

Marigold lives in the woods Win UT
father and was very happy until one
day she heard that her friend Gak!
was to be married to johnny jumpuP
and then she wanted to marry 700.
One day the young Prince WHlan
came riding by. who was called sNee'
william. He fell In love with ualf
gold and uster to marry him. S1E
said. Il will have to ask popp! y
the next afternoon he came again d
O'Clock and found her sitting W
SNOWFALL blowing a trumpet TatcHIs
how the sweetpea hops. WneD So
saw sweet william she rose. anu :.
kissed her tulips. He said II w
don't marry Me ! will wear U1lI s
Ior's button. and you will see %! O'ss ~
ing heart" But she said she VIZ
marry him. and 50 he TOOK nef L.,
gave her a golden rod and Dul'e. 10y
to drink from The next Cd! ~
were married by jack-in-the-pulpll:. AZ -
then marigOId said. Il hope l "on ,.,
a mourning bride. but will live fofe' ',
With sweet william and he VIII lO'S'
menOt
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1915-04-24
How 20 Laundsr Neok~ear.


The majority OF women who indulge
In the ubiquitous neck decorations of
the moment find II necessary to launder
the dainty inery themselves In order
to have It done as It should be.
II should In any case. however, be
done separately from the regular wash.
White crepe de chine sets should be
washed In cold water and a good white
soap, rinsed in cold water and ironed
while wet between the folds Of Turk
ish towel
Some women clear starch white
neckwear. but others find substitute
In powdered borax, allowing two tea
spoonfuls to a quart OF water, which Is
said to leave the material more sheer
than does starch.
Heavy lace. which will pun out Of
shape II regularly washed. can be
cleaned by scrubbing II with a new but
not too stin nailbrush wet with soap
and water, laying the lace on some
thing fat like a plate or stone OF the
washbOwl during the process. When
finished iron II over folds OF Turkish
toweling or flannel to bring out the
patterns Of the lace.