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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-31
BULLETIN
ONE CENT A WORD, PHONE 10

The charge for advertise
ments under this head is one
cent per word for each in
sertion. No discount for sue
cessive issues. If you have
anything for sale or ex-
change; If Won want to renIY
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
OKMULGEE YOUNG COUPLE BIDS
OLD TOWN FAREWELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Jenness are
leaving 0kmulgee for their new home
at Greenwood, Miss. They are the
second family 0kmulgee has lost to
that town in the recent few months,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. McCready having
fallen for the delights of alfalfa and
balminess of the north Mississippi
country last summer. Mrs. Jenness
being the only daughter of the Nc
Creadys, Of course the following of
the young couple with the elder was
natural. As they are leaving US we
attempt to voice unanimous Ok
mulgee feeling of hearty good wishes
and good will for them.
Tom Jenness grew up practically
in 0kmulgee's postoffice, where in
the many years Of his employment
he has been known as most accom-
modating, pleasant and square serv-
ant Of the public. Both he and Mrs.
Jenness are graduates of our schools,
are from among the very best of Ok
mulgee's good families and, like the
McCreadys who preceded them in
leaving here, will be missed by us all.
We trust that Tom will make for
tune in few years and thus hurry
his sure return to the great indus
trial district which vail be here when
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
SOME GOOD CONTRACTS.

Our enterprisihg, progressive and
wide-awake plumber and electrician,
J. D. Lanham, has been landing
some nice out-of-town contracts
recently. One for a modern plumb
ing outfit for the residence of G. B.
Clover at Morgan City; another for
an up-to-date plumbing outfit for 7.
F. Steele's new plantation residence
near Rosebank; another complete
plumbing outfit for the Estate Of j.
A. Townes near Minter City; another
plumbing outfit for the home of DR..
j. T. Weeks at Doddsville; and
another for the wiring and electrical
fixtures for the new residence of
Mrs. W. M. Simpson at Sumner.
Mr.. Lanham does the very best work
to be had and uses high grade
materials, and his prices are right.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
TwENTY-FOUR PAGES.

Our magnificent Christmas Holiday
Edition OF "a attractive pages issued
today speaks for itself in an eloquent
manner. Its success is complete from
every standpoint, and We are under
renewed obligations to our ever relia.
bic and capable foreman, Mr.. M. l..
N. Busam, and to Messrs. r. G. Harris
and K. l.. Brown, Jr., for their faith
ful and untiring efforts, day and night,
in making it possible for US to prepare,
print and mail practically on schedule
time, within the past six days, this
mammoth edition of decidedly one Of
the largest and handsomest newspapers
that has ever been issued In Green
wood.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
SIX-TABLE R0OK PARTY.

On Thursday, Dec. 10th. Mrs. W. T..
Fountain gave a six-table rook party
in compliment to Mrs. Roberts Of
Rocky Ford, Colo, who is the house
guest of MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Z. Wright
and also to Mrs. r. C. Lipscomb who
has recently come to Greenwood to
reside.
Christmas colors were in evidence in
the reception rooms and the dainty
score cards bore figures of Santa
Claus. Holly wreaths were used as a
form of decoration and lent a very
Christmas-like atmosphere.
Six tables Of guests enjoyed the
spirited game and dainty and delic-
ious menu of chicken salad, fruit salad,
beaten biscuit, crackers and sherbet
was served at the conclusion of the
games.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
UNIQUE KITCHEN SHOWER.

One seldom thinks of kitchen
shower as an attractive affair So
entirely unique and original as well as
most beautifully arranged was the
shower given on Wednesday, December
] ii to Miss Annie McNeill by Mrs. c.
L. Lomax that it may be remembered
as one of the most pleasant Of the
social functions given in honor of this
attractive bride-eect
The color scheme of yellow. white
and green was most minutely carried
out in the smallest detail.
Clusters of large yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS, trailing English ivy and yellow
tulle combined to transform the rooms
into most lovely scene. The bride S
chair as decorated with the flowers
and tulle bows. A huge market basket.
entirely covered with chrysanthemums
and fluffy tulle bows on the handle,
containing the gifts, was drawn i
on an express wagon, all covered with
white and decorated with flowers, by
little Clifton Lomax, all dressed in
white. As the wagon drew under the
arch between the living room and din
ing room, it was caught and suspended
from the arch by streamers. The hon.
oree, Handsomely gowned in a cream
coat suit. removed the gifts which were
admired by all the guests.
A most elaborate salad course, car
rying out the colors, was of yellow
fruit salad, olives and chicken sand
wiches, coffee and cheese straws. Tiny
baskets tied with yellow bows filled
with yellow mints and bon bons We're
presented the guests. The favors of
the occasion We're kitchen utensils in
very diminutive proportion which were
drawn from a basket covered with
flowers and suspended from an arch
way by yellow streamers.
Forty guests had the pleasure of
being present.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
DEATH OF MRS. STovALL.

Okolona, Miss, Dec. 14.-Mrs. ".
G. Stovall died last night at her home
on Monroe Street, after brief illness
with pneumonia.
She was the widow of the late
Capt. w. G. Stovall, who was promi-
nent in the political affairs OF the
state, and had been a resident OF
Okolona for many years.
-Four children survive her, Hon. A.
T. Stovall, Miss !. B. Stovall and
Mrs. H. L. Morrison Of Okolona anc
Mrs, C. E. Saunders Of Greenwood
besides several grandchildren and
large connection Of relatives ant
friends.
Funeral services were held at thu
residence by Rev. A. L. O'Bryant
pastor Of the Baptist Church. Inter
ment was made in the Odd Fellow
Cemetery. The many handsome
floral offerings attested the esteem
| in which this splendid woman wa
| Iheld.--Commercial Appeal Special.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

Mrs, Chas. A. Walker entertained
the Ladies Aid Society Of the Metho-
dist church on Monday afternoon with
miscellaneous shower in honor of
Miss Annie McNeill, a lovely bride-to-
be. For the occasion Master George
Wesley Ray was placed in little
wagon and held huge basket contain
ing most elaborate collection of
articles which he handed to the honoree.
The Society as body presented Miss
McNeill with a handsome silver fruit
bowl. During the afternoon delicious
refreshments were served.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
THE EARNEST WORKERS ELECT
OFFICERS.

The Earnest Workers met at the
residence of Mrs. T. F. Steele last Mon
day for business meeting. The cleo
ton of officers was one important fea-
ture and resulted in the reelection of
Mrs. ]. L. Gillespie as president, Mrs.
Sumter Gillespie vice-president, Miss
Sallie Liddell secretary, Miss Ida Vic
Wade was elected treasurer, and Mrs.
R. B. Dorman corresponding secretary.
Other business was brought before
the house and disposed of, and at the
conclusion of prayer by DIR. Rennle,
most elegant repast was served.
The next meeting will be held on
January 3rd at the home of Mrs. M. 5.
Rose, on West Market street.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
COTTON GlNNED TO DEC. 1.

Cotton Bureau Enumerator II. II.
Nabors reports 81 1865 bales of cotton
ginned in Leflorc county up to Dec.
lst this year, against 45,35s bales
ginned to same date last year--a
shortage Of l0,393 bales, with COM
paratively nothing to be reported for
the remainder of this season.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
DR.. BRATTON NEXT SUNDAY.

Bishop Theodore Bratton, of Jack
son, will preach at the Church Of the
Nativity in this city next Sunday
evening at 7:3O o'clock.
Bishop Bratton is one Of the
ablest and most interesting pulpit
orators in the South, and all are cor
daily invited to come and hear him
on the above date.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
NEARLY EvERYBoDY's GOT IT.

The lagrippe has reached the epi-
demic stage in Greenwood and Le.
fore county, and from the best infor-
nation we can get nearly everybodys
got it. This pestiferous and agyras
waiting af'iiction seems to be prevalent
throughout the whole country. The
medical experts ought to devise some
means of stamping out this diseass
more rapidly than they seem to be
able to do at present.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
high JINKS" WAS FINE.

The presentation of the musical jolli-
ty, High Jinks," at the Greenwood
Theatre last night was complete sue
cess from start to finish being fire.
quently encored and thoroughly en-
joyed by splendid audience. The
singing, dancing and acting were oil
good-in fact, it was one of the very
best attractions we have had this
season. r ~.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Mounger and
two sons, Edwin and Gilruth, came
down Sunday from Greenwood to
attend the funeral Of Mrs. Mounger's
mother, Mrs. Julia Gilruth Of this
city.-Yazoo City News, Dec. 18th.
The Commonwealth extends sym
pathy to the relatives Of this good
woman in their great bereavement.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

he and his father-in-law have grown
restive in the quiet land of alfalfa
and Jersey milk. Okmulgee's loss is
a gain to Greenwood of two most ex-
cellent families which we hope is but
of temporary duration.-Okmulgee,
Okla, Daily Democrat, Dec. 3.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
BASKETS FOR THE POOR.

All the Kings Daughters and their
friends who wish to add Christmas
cheer to the poor Of our city will please
send their donations to the office OF
the Y. M. C. A., in the Memorial
Building, not later than noon Friday,
December "a. A committee will
receive them and distribute to the
needy.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mrs. ], B. Ellis, Of Berclair, who
was called to Helena, Ark, several
weeks ago on account Of the serious
illness Of her brother at q hospital
there. has returned home. Her
brother, Aubrey jackson, after linger-
;ro several weeks with hematuria and
It's effects, died and was buried at
Capleville, Tenn, his former home
and where his parents live. He was
.eed 80 and leaves q wife and one
ch;ld.-Itts Benz Times, 10th inst.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. A. H. Dscus, Of Greenwood, has
accepted position As cashier at the
Delta Mercantile Compsny's store.
The installation of the cash carrier
system at this store made the employ.
ment Of cashier necessity, and Mr..
Dacns seems to be the right man fol
the place. Phillip News.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. W. G. Ditto and family moved
to Greenwood from HighIandals last
week and are domiciled u so8 Strong
avenue. Mr.. Ditto has accepted
position as travelling salesman with the
Henderson & Baird Hdwe. Co. The
Commonwealth extends : most cordial
welcome 70 this sxesllsat family q
citissns oS Greenwood.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sims are enter
tanning Mr.. Sims mother. Mrs. J. E.
Thomas, who for two years has resided
in Itta Bena. AT the last Conference,
her husband, Rev. J. E. Thomas,
was transferred to Amory and Mrs.
Thomas is here while the change is
being made.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The daintiest compliment you can
pay near and dear friend is to send a
picture of yourself as Christmas
Greeting.
Photographs made Dec. 2lst delivered
in time for Christmas.
THE SPURRIER STUDIO.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

JOHN MASON and HAZEL DAWN in
THE FATAL CARD"
Friday, Dec. Gath
AT THE GREENWOOD THEATRE.
A Motion Picture Production
BY the Famous Players Film Co.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Lieut.. C. NJ. Havercamp, 4th
Cavalry, U. s. A. is at home on q
sick leave Of absence, and Is guest
Of the family Of his sister, Mrs. 3. c.
McBee in North Greenwood. Lieut..
Havercamp was recently successfully
operated on for appendicitis. The
Commonwealth wishes for him q
pleasant stay in Greenwood.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mrs. Gaddis Crook and daughter,
Lenora, and Mrs. Crooks sister, Miss
Natalie Rector. Of Texas, will be the
guests of their grand parents, Capt.
and Mrs. P. w. Shearer, during the
holidays.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Stfayed---2 Mules.

One big black Horse Mule about l6
hands high, and one black Mare Mule
about Is hands high. Whoever has
knowledge of them, notify Hyman-
Lewis Co.. Greenwood, Miss,
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Tiley came over
from Sunfower Wednesday, Mr.. Tiley
returning Thursday. Mrs. Tiley and
little daughter will remain here IS the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Bell until
after Christmas.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Ray have sold
their pretty bungalow on Strong ave-
nue. and have moved to Malmaison, but
Mr. Ray will continue his duties in the
Bank Of Commerce Of this city.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The ladies Of the Episcopal Guild
request The Commonwealth to thank
Mr.. Saml ]. Stein for so kindly CIV
ing them the use Of his hotel building
for their very successful turkey din
ner and bazaar last Wednesday.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Miss Edith Cecil Rennie has returned
from Cincinnati for the holidays and to
be at home during the absence of her
mother who is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Wyatt, in Raleigh. N. C.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

WANTED -- Young man wants
position either as bookkeeper or
plantation man. Best Of references.
Address R. H. Thompson, care this
office.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
HEAVY RAINFALL LAST NIGHT

The heaviest rainfall of the year Wis,
tied this vicinity last night-a veritable
flood of water filing the cutters and
streets for several hours,
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Take The Commonw ealth.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Ellis, Jr., and
their son, Wallace Gillespie Ellis, Of
Capleville, Tenn, will spend the holi-
days at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
I. Gillespie, in this city.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
MARY PICKFoRD

MARY PICKFORD
In IA GIRL OF YESTERDAY
In Motion Pictures. Produced
By the Famous Players Film Co.,
GREENWOOD THEATRE
Monday, Dec. 20.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Your picture with q kindly SEN
timent makes the most charming
New Years Card. You supply the
Sentiment-we'll supply the Picture.
THE SPURRIER STUDIO.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mrs. D. G.. Anderson, of Schlater,
accompanied her daughter, Mrs.
Stanard Equen, to Green wood on We'd
nesday of this week for shopping
day.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Miss Pearl Mcclellan has moved her
Office to the front of the Business
League where she will be glad to serve
her customers as formerly. Call her
over same telephone, 1852.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Pleasants, Mr..
and Mrs. J.. G. Peasants and Judge
F. P. Stainback were down from
Minter City on business Thursday.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Miss Dot Steele arrived this week
from Vicksburg, where she has been
attending school. She will remain until
after the holidays.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mrs Mamie Mcintyre has been en-
tertaining her aunt, Mrs. Caldwell, who
returned to her home the last of the
week.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Monday, December 18th, dainty
little daughter arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Z. M. Purcell, and their
friends are extending congratulations.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Our clever friend, A. J. Scruggs,
was over from his Carroll county
plantation home on business Wednes-
day.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Hagan and Mer-
nit will leave shortly for Indiana, their
former home, to be with friends and
relatives during the holidays.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Our clever friend, Capt. J. A. Hay
ward, was down from Lone Star
plantation on business Tuesday and
made US a pleasant call.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs Kirby Sabin are now
located at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Sabin.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. r. L. Foy has returned from
a business visit of several days to
Shreveport La.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Hon. H. L. Walton and wife were
down from their Sunnyside planta-
ton Thursday.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Hon. J. l.. Haley was over from
Itta Bena on business the first of the
week.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Stannard Equen, of
Minter City, were visitors to Green
wood on Wednesday.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Hon. A. F. Gardner and wife were
visitors to the Bluff City the first Of
the. week.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
VALESkA SURATT

FHIFINNN 90 NH
In THE SOUL OF BROADWAY"
Produced by the Fox Film Corp.
There is reason why every Lady in
Greenwood will want to see this picture
Greenwood Theatre. Saturday.
December 25th.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Lomax and chill
dren will follow their usual custom Of
spending the holidays in Grenada.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. M. B. Purtle was over from
Itta Bena on business the first Of the
week.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. G. M. Benjamin is able to be
up after a severe illness of several
days.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Townes were
down from Glendora shopping Tues
day.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
MISS BESSIE CREEGAN
TEACHER OF PIANO
Studio. Stein Building.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Scruggs and
baby will move to their plantation
home shortly after the holidays.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
l1rrsnnal ann 6urirty Nntra.
SOCIETY EDITRESS-PHONE 65s.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Saunders and
children, Of this city attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Stovall. We extend
them sincere sympathy in their great
bereavement. .
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Mrs. NJ. V. Jones, of Highlandale
was shopping here Wednesday.

Mrs. Roger Friermood left this week
for Memphis to spend the holidays with
her parents.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
FOR RENT.

Groom cottage, corner Henry and
Main streets. Apply to Dr.. 6. N p.
Campbell.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Hon. R. C. McBee was in Jackson
Tuesday on legal business,
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Best Grade Gas at Oil Co.'S price l9ic.
E. K. MYRICK.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
The Doorman's Plea.

The stage doorman of a certain New York theater is doughty Italian of sufficient brawn to guard much larger portal. Silvestro, as he is called, has been somewhat envious of the showy uniform of the theater' s carriage porter, in contrast to his own unpretentious civilian garb. With a preliminary respectful salute to Mir. Hopkins, owner of the theater on his way to make up for The Marriage of Columbine,' Silvestro poured out his soul with characteristic variations on the idiom "Scusi, meester, l try do my best, all de time. l love my job, 1 love dis theater, everything. Santa, l love you, 1 love Mr Hopkins, everybody round de place. give my heart out all the time, my soul, my life; nothing l would not give to serve you. Siete soddisfatto? Den, please get me a fine cap like da porters one
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
ROYAL IN ITS MAGNIFICENCE
"Founder's Room" in Pittsburgh Car negie Library Is a Splendid
 Apartment.

A recent report of the Pittsburgh Carnegie library contains a picture of the founders room," of which a writer in the Boston Evening Tran script says:
 Tt seems to be vast apartment. about fifty or sixty yards long and nearly as wide It has indirect light ing and a Jagged floor. upon which one might play hopscotch if one felt inclined There are four or five thrones in the room, one on each side of the fireplace, and there is table with a lamp on it. The room is very mag nificent; it has all the spaciousness and discomfort of royal palace.
 What MT. Carnegie does in this room we are not told. There are no sleeping accommodations, unless one of the thrones is really a folding bed. It does not look cozy enough to use for an office"
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
The Seryian Drum.

It seems that the men who play the big drums in the Servian army bands have an easier lot than the drummers of other lands. since they do not have to carry their own drums.
 In nearly all cases, instead of being slung in front of the man who plays it, the instrument is put on small two wheeled cart drawn by large dog. Of course. the drummer must play as he marches, but the dog is so well trained that there is no difficulty in doing this
 The animal keeps his place even through the longest marches, and the drummer walks behind the cart, per forming on his instrument as he goes along. Each regiment Is provided with two or three big drums, but few regi- ments have a band.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
The Literary Future,

What will be the effect of almost worldwide war upon the worlds writers? No one can escape it's psychological effect-the first stun ming sense Of the futility of ones or dinary labors and habits of thought, profound unsettling of ones mental base But afterward? Perhaps, as reaction against the literature of the war, We shall have a flood of light comedy of the gayest sort. Serious writers, finding their usual material stale and improbable, will turn to making mad farce. With the world going to pieces about one. what can one do but laugh? We must laugh, in spite of ourselves, at the spectacle of Anatole France, in uniform, editing the Soldiers Bulletin And no one of course will take seriously George Bernard ShaW's advice to the soldiers of the opposing armies, to shoot their officers and go home," Shaw is the only literary man to raise voice against patriotism-but then of course he is an Irishman. People are used to saying shaw isn't serious.'- Keith Boyce in Harpers Weekly.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
1Yphoid In War lime.

In the Franco=Prussian war in the year 1870 there were 73,000 cases of typhoid fever in the Germany army. Out of this number there were 1000 deaths. In the Boer war the British army suffered from typhoid fever to the extent of 57,000 cases, of which 5000 died. During the war with Spain the United States army was rayaged with typhoid fever. In 1898 there were 20.73S cases and 1.5S0 deaths among 10S, GOO men. In other words, one man in every five contracted typhoid fever Even among the troops which never left the United States. but re- mained in the various concentration camps at home. one man in every six came down with the disease. In 1898 nine-tenths of the deaths which oc- cured among the troops in the United States were caused by typhoid fever. Scientific American.
The Springdale news., 1915-07-02
NOT AN ECONOMICAL PEOPLE
Americans Do Not Seem to Attach Very Great Importance to Saw
 ing the Pennies.

Of all the nations the United States seems to care least for saving pennies. Not the government but the individ- ual Measured by the number of say ings bank depositors in proportion to the entire population. this country is far behind those of Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand
 One reason for this is that in the southern and western states the num- Der Of savings banks is relatively few, because the small banks serve the same purpose in those sections. There are approximately 11000.009 savings depCsitors in the United States and almost three.fourths of this number are in the six New England states, and in New York. New Jersey. Pennsyl- yania, Delaware and Maryland.
 In making a comparison with other countries in this matter the govern ment postal banks introduced a few years ago should be included. They are included abroad and therefore should be here if an accurate idea of the thriftiness of the various nations is to be given.
 We are ppodigals compared with Flu ropeanS, and while there is perhaps not the same pressing necessity here to count the pennies, it is undoubted- ly true that Americans are too strong ly inclined to be spendthrifts, to let the morrow take care of itself. From the experience of hard times oeca- stoned by the war we may learn that laying something aside for a rainy day is not only virtue, but a practice which makes old age and nonemploy- ment less terrible to think of. The trouble is Americans do not think of it, but they should.-Brooklyn Stand ardUnion.