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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-10-12

nex time l run for Office of not having appeared before this committee
in behalf of this bill because it was introduced by a member of the other
party. should be ashamed to appear before my people, asking their
suffrage, if should hesitate to support a bill simply because a mar who
represents another party introduced it. BELIEVE THE BILL IS
RIGHT. If there is anything wrong with it do not believe the presi-
dent OF the university knows it, of Prof. James or Senator Pittman, OF
anyone else. If there is anything wrong with it, Great Heavens, gentle
men show it up and help lis get it IN proper shape
This is Mr.. Roberts official opinion Of the Putman 100000 acre
land grant bill for the public schools and university Of Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-10-12

Following is a. extract from the record of Congressman Roberts
statement before the house committee OF public lands:
There is II o politics in this matter 20 far as IN concerned. The
senator who appears before you is OF a different party may be accused
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
BOOSTED SALARY TO 81, 10000.


Agricultural Commissioner Blakesl"e
a'''a"d 70 accept the position OF bi-
rector ''"'eral Of the MISSISSIPPI ce''
'''0'"i ~f1p"'toh' when the commits
''24''s "''7'ed the salary OF sooo0.oo
q f''f u" '',''"'V'' Considering the
amount "' m" appropriation fer the
= "''""'"'' ana '0"' the d'r"''of'h'P Is
''r ~" '1''"' honorary as well az p'cnn''
''N. q '"'"'F 0' f''''''"" a year was
''''''' '"''' '' mN'D '""''' as N" ore
'"'"''''''n'F u A~R'e"''u'e b'hS'''''
-.'', mp II '"' '"i"'! O"o'''d I" meet
"' '''"'"'' " ~ De- 'aAr" as " STAND
.'' ,'' A~P'"',,u''' '"' amount
'' '"'''',' '''.' WIZ '' 'f'"m'" Pf''
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

The esteemed Memphis News,scim.
tar says that the "Crop accounts seem
TO indicate that in the territory con.
'isuous to Memphis conditions are more
favorable than any other part Of tn.
South. Which ought to cause business
people to look forward with undisguis.
ed pleasure to the probable volume o,
trad" when fall comes. 1t is perhaps
not amiss to suggest to the merchants
that intelligent advertising offers on>
of the most assured ways to get a dn-
share Of the prosperity"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

Asking if the outcry over the out,
break Of infantiIe paralysis is not most.
y panic, I'll" New York World INDUCES
IN timely remarks which We quote:
"Thcrr have been cases of infantr,
paralysis in New York every year since
tn" disease was identified. In strict
terms, it is always endemic" When
II becomes "epid"mic" is in practice Nv
much a rhetorical as a medical question.
What with silly guarantees and AIN
rushing to and fro and dealings with
quacks and other %follics, it is likely thar
panic has slain far more victims than
paralysis"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
ORDINANCE.
An Ordinance to Provide for the Curb
ing, Guttering and Paving of Wash
ington Street From Howard Street
WeStWardlY to Mary Street.

ington Street From Howard Stree
WestWardly to Mary Street.
Whereas on the 9th day of June. 1916
tn" Council Of the City Of Greenwood
Mississippi, by ordinance or resolution
Of that date duly entered on their min.
utrs under and in pursuance Of Chapter
! 700 Of the Laws of Mississippi Of 1912.
declared the paving, clubbing and gutter.
my OF that part Of Washington street
from Howard st. Wcstwardly to Mary
street to be necessary, and caused said
resolution or ordinance to be published
IN The Commonwealth, a newspaper
published i'll the city of Greenwood for
three successive weeks, which SAID pub
hcatlon is adjudgcd to have been made,
and; Whereas, a majority of the resi-
dent owners Of the property on that
part Of the street to be improved there
by or of the property owners actually
residing on or otherwise actually occu.
pying property owned by them and in
cIuded within that part Of said street
so ordered to be specially improved did
not within 10 days after the compile
tlon Of the publication Of the ordinance
or resolution passed June the 9Th, 1916,
have not up to this time filed a protest
in writing against such improvement
with the Clerk of the Council; Now,
therefore,
Be it ordained by the Council Of the
City of Greenwood, Mississippi, That
said part Of said street mentioned and
defined in said ordinance or resolution,
that is to say, that part of Washington
street from Howard street to Mary
street shall be paved with Asphaltic
Concrete, and according to the plans
and specifications adopted by the Coun.
ell and now on file in the Clerk IS office
of said city, that the owners of each
lot or piece of ground abutting on that
part Of said street shall pave each l-3
Of the entire width of said street in
front of, or lying along their property,
or be subject to a special assessment uR-
der section 34l1 and 34l2 of the Code
of 1906 and said Chapter 260 of the
Acts of 1912 as far as is applicable,
each for one.third of the cost of paw.
ing same.
Section >. That the City Engineer,
be, and he is hereby directed to make a
report to the Council as soon as praeti.
cable showing separate pieces of prop
erty abutting on that part Of said street
to be paved as provided above, stating
the owners or occupants of each lot or
piece of ground abutting on that part Of
said street to be paved, the with Of
the street in front of ard adjoining each
or piece of ground together with
such other data as will enable the
Council to levy a special assessment
under Sections SAIL and 34l2 Of tlc
Mississippi Code of 1906 and said Chap.
ter 260 of the Acts of 1912, as far as
applicable, to pay the cost thereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance be, and the same are
repealed and for cause this or.
dinance shall take eff ct and be in
from and after its passage.
Approved this July 4, 1915.
G. L. RAY,
Mayor.
S. II. MONTGOMERY, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF c. NJ.
BENJAMIN, JR.

To the Creditors of c. NJ. Benjamin,
Jr, Deceased:
Letters testamentary were granted to
the undersigned, c. NJ. Benjamin, ST., as
administrator of the estate Of c. Nj.
Benjamin, Jr,, deceased, by the Chan.
Gerry Court of Lefore County, MississiP-
pi, on July 9TH, 1916, and all ptrsoas
having claims against said estate are
,required to have the spme probate and
reg istered by the clerk of said c lurt,
within one year from this date. A fail-
ure to probate and register any such
claim within n year VII bar the
claim.
Greenwood, Mississippi, July 7, 1916
G. NJ. BENJAMIN, Administrators.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
Sanctuary Cost Billion.

The contributions of the people, IA
the time Of David, for the sanctuary.
exceeded $50, 800, 900. The immens,
treasure David is said to have col.
lected for the sanctuary amounted to
about $4,445, 000, 900. The gold with
which Solomon overlaid the moi.
holy place." a room only thirteen isst
square, amounted to $3.50, 000, 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
Trouble In the Sanctum,

There's always a sticky-fngered in
diVidual who somehow always finds
his way into a newspaper office. HIS
popularity is that he takes things
that a be Of no earthly use to him.
Just now he has gone away with all
the exchanges, including the para
graphic Notwithstanding Tennes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

Some people envy the rich BECAUSE
they think wealth and luxury max life
easy, says an exchange. In Il lower
sense they probably do, but in the high,
er sense they fail most miserahIy. In
fact, the "nrrvating influence Of great
wealth frequently produces an cnuui
that makes lifr harder. 1t is the people
of moderate means to whom life means
most, and who get the most real enjoy.
ment and satisfaction out Of life,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
WANTED HEL.p--TOWN AND COUN,
TRY.

WANTED-Man with team or Ford
ear. capable Of earning 800. SEQ month,
sell R~a.icigh'r III Household Prod
ue,s--Medicines. Toilet Articles, tx.
tracts, Spices. dishes, Stock Remedies,
Poultry supplies, for Country, ty and
Town Trade, Largest Line, g ca.est
Variety, Lowest Prices known every.
where. Terms Cash Or Time, Backed
BY Four Million Dollar concern. Ad.
dress "wTR,n this Office, giving age,
occupation, references.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

The Greenwood Theatre is absolutely
the coolest place in town to spend an
hour in recreation. Pure fresh air-the
kind you breathe in the great outdoors
comes in through the numerous exits
and is taken out within five minutes by
a monster exhaust fan.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

Mr.. James X. Lambert, who was for
merry editor Of the Democrat at Nat.
chez before the consolidation Of that
paper with the Natchez News, has Icns
ed the NcNs.DemOcrat and will take
charge August the first. We welcome
him back to his First love.'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

Hughes is a great name this year of
grace. There are General Hughes, "f
Canada, Nominee Hughes, of America,
No.Hit Hughes, of Random. and Premier
Hughes, of Australia. All hues of fame
are abloOm,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
RENT AND SHARE CONTRACTS

The Commonwealth has on
hand a large supply Of Rent and
Share Contract Blanks for plant
ers and farmers at reasonable
prices, Write, phone or call at
this office and we will supply
your wants in these and other
contract blanks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
Whenever You Need a denerai Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Touic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because II contains the
we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21

Rev. W. K. Clements will preach at
the Christian church on next Sunday at
Ii a. IN. and at the Greenwood Theatre
at s .. m. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended 10 all.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-21
FOR SALE.

One of the most desirable residences
on West River Front in Greenwood.
Lot i00x425 feet, running through from
the River to Strong Ave. Servant and
other outhouses. Will sell at a bargain,
Apply to 5. R. COLEMAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
WALK THIS WAY
some SHOW

With a splendidly balanced com
pany. Billy Single" Clifford, support
ed by that clever prima donna, Helen
Clark, will be seen in the merrie5t
musical satire, walk This Way" ut
the Opera House, Frinday evening,
Feb. 25.
The success of this clever play the
past season, from coast to coast, was
little short of phenomenal. This
season it will be seen to much better
advantage, the company being i'm
proved by the addition of Miss Helen
Clark, and very pretty little singing
and dancing soubrette, Miss Mae Col
lirs, who was a feature the past sea-
On in 1.-THE Pink Lady" and the Follies
Bergere in New York, The Three
Weston Sisters, vaudeville's Greatest
Musical Act, will be up to the Clifford
standing, which means much. Nick
Glynn, late of Coburn's Minstrel, the
greatest of blackface comedians, and
Billy will have the biggest and bright
est selection of songs he has ever had
in his long career
Walk This Way" is a success with
capital &C." as Billy Clifford's brand
Of comedy and dancing is delightfully."-
pelasing. The Ladies' Brass Band
and Orchestra assures one Of a full
evenings entertainment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
To PREPARE BOYS
OF NATION FOR WAR

NEW YORK, Feb. ga campaign
for the physical betterment of school
boys and military drill and training
in the use of rifles in public schools is
trged in the report of DR.. c. Ward
Champion, physical director in New
York's public school system, made to-
day to the American Defense society
il convention here. More than one
hundred members of the society arc
attending its deliberations.
pr. Champions reports deals with
his subject at length, and was prepar-
&c after an exhaustive study of the
situation throughout the nited States
Many schools outside of New York
were visited by Dr. Champion in his
search for material to incorporate in
his conclusions, and todays' paper is
most interesting. An outstanding fea-
ture is the statement that DR.. Cramp-
ton found not over one-fifth of Amerl-
can boys are being properly prepared
physically to assume the burdens of
war should their country need their
services in the capacity of soldiers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
GEORGIA-Sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
viii be sold before the courthouse
door, in the city of Americas, said
state and county, between the legal
hours Of sale, ON the first Tuesday in
March, 1916, the following described
property: Three certain lots in Amer
icus, Sumter County, Ca, all fronting
North sixty 600 feet, each on Gless-
ner street, and each running back two
hundred (2O0) feet South to land of ].
B Ansley, which bounds it on the
South, said three lots lying along side
CT each other, forming a tract, bound
ed on North by Glessner street and
East by G. w. Poole, South by ]. B.
Ansley and West by Hancock avenue,
being the same property conveyed to
". H. Virgins by Thos. B. Hooks and
d. R. Andrews by warranty deed, dated
April 22nd, and recorded in book
N N, page 1893. Said lots with the house
OIL same levied on as the property OF
the defendant, w. H. Virgins, to sat
isfy certain city court fila, issued
from the city court of Americas, in
favor of The Calvert Mortgage Co. VS..
W. H. Virgins. Tenant in possession
this day notified in terms of the law.
This Sth day of February, 1916.
LUCIUS HARVEY. Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
Mrs. Jack Laney
Wants Divorce
From Husband


ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 22.-Pretty
Mrs. Jack Lamey, formerly Miss June
McEacheron, of Atlanta, has filed suit
for divorce against her husband, the
vaudeville and motion picture come
dian, alleging that her husband leads
a life on the stage which has changed
him from a normal man into a ca
rouser and rambler He Graves the
gIamor of the footlight and the petting
Of many, in preference to the content
ment of a home with his wife and
baby" she says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
METHODIST STEWARDS
ENTERTAIN MEMBERS

The stewards of First Methodist
church have arranged to entertain the
male members of that congregation at
the Americas Light Infantry armory
Thursday evening, beginning at eight
o'clock, Turkey roast supper will be
served and Rev. T. D. Ellis, presiding
elder of the Americas district, and DR..
j, E. Dickey, of Atlanta, will be pres
ert and deliver interesting talks. DR..
Dickey was formerly president of
Emory college, and is we'll known in
Americas. A full attendance of the
male members of the Methodist church
here is requested, and very pleasant
evening is in store for those who at
Ptend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
Wireless Operators. Prepared.

Chicago, Feb. pa wireless mes
sage to the governors and many states
and mayors of many large cities all
over the union, was sent last night
from Davenport Ia, and reached the
remotest parts of the county, accord
ing to advices reaching Chicago early
today The message was sent to dem
onstrate the preparedness of the ma
TONS twenty-five thousand licensed
wireless operators, and proved conclu-
sively that the country is we'll prepar-
ed for emergencies in this branch of
service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
Legal Advertisements
GEORGIA, Sumter County.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Will be sold before the courthouse
door, on the first Tuesday in March,
1916, between the legal hours of sale.
at public ontcry, to the highest and
best bidder, the following described
property:
A certain house and lot in the city
Vi Americas, Ga, situated on the south
side Of Forsyth street, at a line fence
between the property described and
conveyed and the property of Thad
Bowie and running west along the
south side of said Forsyth street, forty
nine feet, more or less, thence south
forty-four feet; thence east five feet,
thence in southeasterly direction sew
enty-four feet to the property of Nor
gan Stevens; thence east thirty-six
feet to the property of Thad Bowie;
thence north along the west line Of
the property of Thad Bowie back to
the point Of beginning on Forsyth
street.
Levied upon as the property of Peter
Dowdell, to satisfy a certain execu-
ton issued from the City Court CT
Americas in favor of Mrs. Callie g.
Broadfield, guardian for Ward and
Cathrine Broadfeld. Property pointed
out and described in said execution
Tenant in possession notified in terms
of the law
LUCIUS HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
]. R. OUCKWOR7H
IS SOMEWHAT BETTER

The many friends Of Jere R. Duck
worth will learn that his condition is
somewhat improved, although his con-
dition is still critical He is ill with
double pneumonia, following a three
weeks siege of malaria fever, from
which he was convalescent when pneu-
monia set in. His friends throughout
the county and elsewhere hope for
his recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
PRESBYTERIAN LADIES
SERVE LUNCHES
service.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
churchm will serve lunches during
this week, at the Office building, north
of the Presbyterian church, just across
street from the Times Recorder.
Lunches will be served at Csc, tea and
sandwiches at sets. Good crowds are
expected during the whole week and
the good ladies in charge will appre-
ciate your patronage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
GERARD RECEIVES
SEVERAL INJURIES

LONDON, Feb. 22.-An Exchange
Telegraph despatch this afternoon says
times W Gerard, American ambassa-
dor to Berlin, on yesterday fell AMI
broke his collar bone while skying,
near Munich. His left side was also
injured, but the injuries are not con-
sidered as serious.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
W. A. HARDEN IN
TAX RECEIVER RACE

w. A. Harden, a prominent citizen
Of Sumter county, has announced for
Tax Receiver, subject to the primary
of March 18th. He is we'll known
throughout the courtyard his friends
will give him hearty support at the
polls.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

Mrs. ]. E. Hightower and daughter,
Ruth, returned yesterday from Athens.
where they visited friends and rela-
tives. While there they witnessed
"hTe Birth of Nation"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
NEGRO INTRUDER
CAUGHT BY POLICE

Andrew Dudley, small negro boy
about Is years old, was arrested by
the police on charge of entering the
home of w. NJ. Humber, on the corner
of Jackson and Church streets, about
o'clock Tuesday morning,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
Seeds and Farm Supplies

Why not feed your chickens on Con-
keys Buttermilk Starting Food for
tie first ten or fifteen days after
Matching? Then use Red Comb Chick
Feed. We have it. PLANTERS SEED
Co, Inc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

We have just received a new ship
ment of attractive FISH GLOBES.
Prices 25c, soc and $1.00. Don't crowd
your fish in small globes, when we can
send you a larger one. PLANTERS
ID COMPANY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

We have just received a shipment OF
FLORIDA VELVET BEANS direct
from Florida. PLANTERS SEED
COMPANY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

We have a few more of selected
Goldfish Why not make your home at
tractive with a bowl of them PLANT
ERS SEED COMPANY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22
Doings of The Market

All exchanges were closed Tuesday
Birthday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-22

When you want anything in the
drinking founts, Feed Hoppers for
your chickens. Phone 500 or call. We
have them. PLANTERS SEED COM
EANY.
Evening journal., 1916-11-27
A Smooth, White Skin
That DefieS Weather

During the coming months Of biting
winds and intense cold, you who would
keep your skins smooth, white and vel
vety, should turn your attention 10
ncrcolized wax. Nothing else will 20
effectively remove a chspped, roughened
or discolored surface. BY gradually ab-
sorbing the weather beaten cuticle, the
complexion Is kept in perfect condition,
and even the beauty OF expression ap-
pears more pronounced II your skin be
blotchy, pimply. freckled. coarse, sallow
or over-red, why not shed III One ounce
of ordinary mercolized wax, TO be had
at any druggists, viii completely trans
form the most uusightly complexion in
less than fortnight Use tho wax
nightly, like cold cream. washing il on
mornings
II weather, age on poor health has
marred your face with wrinkles here's
good news. You can quickly remove
every line by using a harmless. refresh
ing faoe lotion prepared by dissolving
one ounce of powdered saxolite in a half
pint witch hazel he hrmer. smoother
skin. the more youthful appearance. even
after one application. viii astonish you.
Evening journal., 1916-11-27
Queen esther circle
Holds annual ELECTION

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
M1DDLETOWN. Del. Nov. 27.-The
members Of the Can and VIII" Glass
Of First Presbyterian Sunday school
cleared $3.50 from their supper held
last week.
The members of the New Century
Club will hold their annual bazaar on
Friday and Saturday. December l and
,, at the Century Club.
John Heldmyer Jr.. has sold the
George r. Johnson farm near Christi
ana. He sold the Maxwell farm near
Christiana. He has sold the Maxwell
farm near here, containing 10 acres.
to Mrs. George Janvier; also farm
in White Clay Creek hundred belong
ing to A. Al. Smith TO George w.
Lumm. Of Cecil county. Maryland
Mr.. aand Mrs. J. T. Rhoades gave a
birthday party on Monday afternoon
for their little son. Clifford.
At a meeting of the Queen Esther
Circle Of Bethesda NJ y. Church these
officers were elected: President. Mrs.
Samuel J. BrOckson: vice-president.
Miss Anna \. Denny; recording secre-
tary. Miss Sarah kates; correspond.
ing secretary, Miss Orah Spry: treas.
urer Miss Emily Alice: pianist. Miss
Ada Scott. The meeting was held at
the home OF Miss Ruby Whitlock.
Those present were: Mrs. S. J. Brock
son, Mrs. Elwood Banning. Mrs. Nav
Moore. Mrs. Royden Wilson. Miss
Lena Weber. Miss Sarah Kates. Miss
Orah Spry, Miss Martha Pearce Miss
Viola Weber Miss Anna Denny. Miss
Lillian Melvin. Miss Emily Alice, Miss
Edna Baynes. Miss Mildred Freeman.
Miss Hannah Kirk and Miss Ruby
Whitlock.
A union Thanksgiving service Of
Forest Presbyterian Church and
Bethesda NJ. e. Church will be held in
the Presbyterian Church. when the
Rev Edwin W. Caswell will preach the
sermon. The collection will be given
10 the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union. A service will be held at
st. Anne's p. f. Church when the rec
tor the Rev. p L. Donaghay. will
preach. Their collection will be sent
TO the Babies Hospital and Day Nur-
sery. Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wilson Merritt have
gone to Philadelphia to spend some
time.