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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

Notice-Hunting on our lands is pos
lively forbidden, violation of which
will be prosecuted. Aaron Sternber-
ger, r. w. Cox, E. l.. Allen, Mrs.
Margaret Cox. 0
X. n. Bond will soon build a new
show room and display place just be-
low Pope & Praeht's on Depot street
for his Overland line of cars. Wait
and see his full line before you buy.
The Overland Co. did the largest
business last year with the exception
of the peace Car and they are pre-
pairing for the greatest business this
year they have ever done. See r. N,
Bond, he has something new to tell
you.
James Bond & Co. have secured the
agency for the Dixie Gem coal. the
good burning coal, medium size and
nice to handle. This is high grade
coal, but in order to get it on the mar
ket we are going to sell it for 1915,
the same as the cheaper coal. II you
want this coal, don't fail to call for the
Dixie Gem. We handle other kinds
Of cheaper coal, Kentucky lump, egg,
and nut on hand at all times. We also
handle the Forge Special blacksmith
coal. Rememner the name.- Dixie
Gem, the best. 9
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

infant son, Aubrey, Jr" 10 months
old. The little fellow had been IN the
Baptist hospital in Memphis for treat
ment for several weeks, but on Mon
day, Dec. 9th, died, Tie remains were
brought to Brownsville and inferred
in the Jewish cemetery.
D. NJ. Nebett die6 suddenly at his
home in this city on Saturday, Janu.
airy |, 1916, at a. M, aged SO years.
Funeral services were conducted from
the residence Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock by Rev. A. c. Bell. Interment
at lakewood cemetery. Mr.. Nebletts
death was distinct shock to the com.
munity and it is thought to have been
directly due to the effects of an attack
Of the grippe from which he was suf-
fering, He was consistent member
of the Methodist church, a man of high
ideals ale true convictions. Formerly
he taught school in this county aud
many of his old pupils remain to tegtify
to his worth and Christian character.
He leaves a wife and one daughter,
Mrs. Charles woodward of Fort Worth,
Texas, to mourn his sudden death.
Elem Williams, prominent citizen
of Stanton, was assaulted Friday night
by negro and considerably bruised
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

Use White Rose Gasoline and Ma.
tional Carbonless Motor Oil. For sale
by c. w. Pracht 4 Sons.
The fixtures for the new drug store
of J. b, Curtis reached Brownsville
Tuesday night. They we're brought
through the country from Halls,
dozen or more wagons being required
to bring them.
Only about 40 Of the 200 or more
owners of automobiles in Haywood
county have paid the 1916 tax. Ac-
cording to the statute every owner
who runs his car without the
1916 number, does so in violation of
the law. Better watch out, or the Of
fieer will get you.
+. H. Voltermann is having erected
OBJ the lot adjacent TO his new home on
West Main street a modern cottage.
When completed this cottage will be
occupied by Mrs. H. G. d. Collns~and
family, who will move here from Mem
phis. The news of the return of this
family to Brownsville will be received
with great pleasure by many old
friends. Brownsville was their home
for many years before they moved to
Memphis.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

William Written, Jr., is now in
charge Of the old Mullen livery stable,
where he will conduct a hitch and feed
stable.
For Sale-By Mcknight Bros.
Brick Yard, a large kiln, 100000, well
burned brick. Price $3.50 per thous-
and for merchantable.
Joe Bullifn and sister, Mrs. Annie
B. McConnico, have purchased the
2OO-acre tract of land of W. |. Whit
ten. Consideration $4,000.
Mrs. John Y.ITaylor, who underwent
an operation at st. Joseph's hospital
in Memphis a few days ago, is report
ed as doing well and her speedy recov-
cry is anticipated. This will be good
news to her many solicitous friends.
The fire alarm was turned in from
the Pythian hotel few nights ago and
the FIRE was located i'm Mrs Moody's
room in a chiffonier. 1t was supposed
that mouse had ignited some match
es which were in one of the drawers.
The fire was extinguished before il
had gained any Roadway and tie loss
was nominal.
MIR. and Mrs. Aubrey Kahn Of Boil
var had the misfortune TO lose their
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

We now have for sale plenty of good
brick. Price $3.50 per thousand, mer-
charitable lot. Mcknight Bros.
Lost-Between Brownsville and Leb.
anon church. one black, leather, ply
sician's handbag, on Sunday morning,
January 3, 1916. Finder please return
to this Office and receive reward.
la order to get the Chevrolet intro.
duced in Brownsville and Haywood
county we viii allow one half the
freight on the first three cars sold,
making the price $3.50, delivered al
Brownsville. First come, first sery-
ed" c. W.. Pracht d Sons.
DR.. A. W. Livingston owns an Over
land car, Model SO. This is what he
has to say about it: at is wonder.
full car, has an abundance of power,
very easy to operate. has good style,
starting and lighting system give no
trouble, and above all, the upkeep has
been nothing. purchased this car
from r. N. Bond in July, and have
driven it to,Arkansas. Open Lake. and
taken number Of long trips in il and
it hasn't cost me one cent for repairs,
Only expense has been gasoline and
and oil, which have been remarkably
small. DR.. A. W. Livingston"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

up. Mr., Williams had started home
from town and was passing through a
field when the negro rushed upon him
with stick. Mr.. Williams cries for
help and efforts to overcome the negro
caused HIM to flee after several blows
had been dealt his victim. The would
be robber or assassin has not been APP.
pretended. Mr.. Williams is fast re-
covering from his wounds
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07
LOCAL
Call 80 for iitney service.

Call 80 for iitney service. .
W. ID. Moore is having the yard in
front of his residence on Key Corner
street graded and made attractive in
appearance.
You can now buy the big, roomy,
30 horse power Overland, with electric
lights and starter, fully equipped, for
$685. {. b. Toledo, Ohio.
Esq. A. Il, Kinney brought to the
Graphic Office Wednesday some second
crop limber.twig apples. They are
fully developed and of medium size
MIR. Kinney stated that there were
quite number of these apples on the
tree from which the sample was taken.
Two crops of apples in one season is
going somen for Haywood county.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

There were several killings among
the negroes of this county during the
Christmas holidays as result of Ii
quor drinking and crap shooting. The
amount of booze brought here during
the week preceding Christmas and
Christmas week was unusually large.
and our officers say that bootleggiug is
thriving now as never before.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07
Ston That HACKING Conrh

Mansfield formerly Hungarian)
Cough Balsam heals the inAamed and
lacerated membranes and quiets the
tickling nerves that lie underneath the
infected portions. Invaluable for ba-
bies. Price 25c and soc. II - 2
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07
One lot of boys knee pants. all sizes, Csc
values. ON sale at Az

One lot of boys knee pants. all sizes, Csc
values, on sale at ....- -.. ... ... 48c
Mackinaw coats. ages to 8, regu-
~ lar price 400, on sale at. - ...~~.~.. ". IS
Boys Mackinaw coats, ages 9 to l5,
500 and 600 coats, on sale at a. - s. IS
Mems 500 and 500 trousers on sale at S.. IS
Mems 400 and $50 trousers on sale at 81. IS
Mems $50 and 500 pants on sale ISL IS
Mems fleeced and ribbed cotton under
shirts and drawers, SOC kind on sale
at, garment ~ .-~..~.. So. ..-.--.-.. )Jc
One lot of Soc Jersey sweaters on sale at Csc
One lot of knitted mufflers, Csc and SOC
kinds, on sale at m - .-~ .--.~.-.-. ....-.... l5c
Choice of any Eff-Ess Hat in the house
kurng sale only --.- ,.... .-.-.... ..~--.. 81. IS
One lot of mems silk sox, black, white and
tan, 35c values, on sale at. ...-. .-.--.... l5c
One lot of mems all wool drawers, l.50
and 100 quality, on sale for .....-.-...-. NC
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07
A Neglected Cold

is often followed by pneumonia. Be-
fore it is too late take Laxative Quini-
dine Tablets. Gives prompt relief in
cases of Coughs, Colds, La Grippe aud
Headache. Price 25c.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

Without reservation prices have been reduced the very
regardless of cost profit loss 1t roncad rule
of this that garments must be sold in there be
mo eft>overs.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

We are authorized to announce the
name of
HENRY j. CLAIBORNE
as candidate for Sheriff of Haywood
county, subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-01-07

<AH VOAfCh oAIuI SuAtS
On sale at less than the cost Of the mate(
rails. We have onlyl18 suits all told anu "a
offering choice of any $25 and $50 suit
for ..- x .,.... ... ..... .......- ST.. so
Choice of any 81 8, 500 or $2250 suit-S. so
Waist Clearance---Choice of any IS,
$3.50 and $4 Waist in the house , Sl.95
One lot of Serge petticoats. all told, So
values, on sale at : .... .........-. 81 W
Mems and Boys Clothing in
This Great Clearance Sale
Choice of any SIS or $3.50 mems suit
in the house for .... .....-.- =. .. .... $40. 90
Choice of any $500 and 5000 suit in
the house for ..-. a.. .-..-...- .... ..- SIS %
One lot of boys suits, regular 400 values
Oll odi0 dt -----. %. ~
Boys 500 and 600 suits on sale at S.. IS
Boys $50 and 1000 suits on sale at SIS. IS
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
STAPLE COTTON SEED FOR
SALE.

Staple ia strong. Produces
equal to and as early as the aver
age short cotton. Prices from
one to five ton lots, $4,000 per
ton; from five to ten ton lots,
$500 per ton; in ten or more
ton lots $4,000 per ton. | refer
you to Malone &: Keesler, cotton
brokers, Greenwood, Miss, as to
the quality of staple Of my cot
ton. THOS. LUCAS,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04

LOST Bunch of Keys on Hum
phreys Highway. between Capt. Walter
Pillows residence and Greenwood.
Small silver handle knife attached to
key, ring. Finder will return same to
The Commonwealth office and be re-
Warded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
FOR SALE.

One of the most desirable residences
on West River Front in Greenwood
Lot 10Ox425 feet. running through from
the River to Strong Ave. Servant and
other outhouses. Will sell at bargain.
Apply to S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04

FOR SALE-On payments like rent,
or for rent at reasonable rate, 2-story
house in Austin & Wright Addition
ring No. 443 or call at Greenwood Lum-
Der Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
DESIRABLELOTS AND DWELLING
FOR SALE.

Two lots fronting River Front, just
west of Cotton street; also the new
six room dwelling on Market street
just west of Cotton street.
For further particulars apply at
Presbyterian Manse, 40l West River
Front.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
Automobile for Land.

A good Automobile for a piece of
land in country or for house and lot in
Greenwood. Apply at this office for
further particulars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04

FOR RENT-Five room cottage,
corner Dewey & Montjoy, call up 8l6.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04

FOUND-Bunch of Keys. Owner
can get same by proving property and
paying for this ad. Apply at The Com
monwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
FOR SALE,
Foy's Early Improved Dixie
Cotton Seed

Cleaned for Planting. Price, 10 bu.
AID over $l.5O per bu. Smaller lots
$1.75.
Choice Lespedeza Hay. several hun
dred bales of Oat Straw, bright straw
and good feed, and a few hundred
bushels good Oats.
Phone 947 or write G. s. AVERY.
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
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.lo-
Gated at
lndianola, Tchula, Itta Bena,
Drew and Webb.
For further information call at
The Buckeye Cotton Oil Company,
Greenwood, Mississippi.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
MY Driving Mare for $3.50; is worth
$500. Also Rabccck buggy, har,
ness and saddle-cheap.
E. W. Hunter, NJ. D.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-04

Piano for Sale.
Fine Mahogany Upright Piano, slight
ly used: phone III.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
FROM WILLIFORD

A. E. Snow made a business trip
to Imboden Friday.
H. X. McCaleb was in Memphis
on business last week.
Cleve Phillips of Hardy was in
town one day last week.
Miss Fay Cooper of Rector is Wis
iting friends at this place.
Luther and George Ball of Raw
enden were transactine business
here Saturday.
Chas. and Will Booth caught a
7O-pound catfish out of Spring river
last week. This is the largest fish
that has been caught here this
year
Maxey McCaleb went to Black
Rock and took the teachers exam
ination last week. He expects to
teach school in Lawrence county
this summer.
News was received here Friday
of the death of W. r, Davidson OF
Love, formerly of this place, from
lightning. This was certainly a
shock to his many friends here.
L. D. Wasson, who for the past
wear has been head blacksmith at
the quarry, Is moving bis family to
Jonesboro, where he has accepted
another job. His brother, Henry
WassoD, takes his place here.
Fatty Fullenwider, after a two
days visit at Rush, has returned
and taken charge Of his same old
stand. lie tells US that Rush Is q
dead town and that he did not care
to 90 into business there, j, |,
Good, who accompanied him on the
OUTGOING trip, also accompanled d
him home,
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF ARKANSAS.
trumpet.

Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the State Constitution
was passed by the General Assembly
the same will be submitted to the elec..
tors OF the State at the next general
election, to be held Tuesday, November
I. 1915, for adoption or rejection.
Proposed Amendment No. II.
That the following is hereby nro-
posed as an amendment to the Consti-
tuition OF the State Of Arkansas, which,
when agreed to by a majority Of oil
members elected to each house and
adopted by a majority of the electors
OF the State voting at the next gen
eral election for senators and repre-
sentatives, shall become a part OF the
Constitution Of the State OF Arkansas:
their respective counties, In addition TO
the county tax now allowed to be lev
led, shall have power when authorized.
as hereinafter provided, to levy an an
nual tax not exceeding three mills on
the dollar on all taxable property:
in making and repairing public roads
and bridges In their respective coun-
ties; and said court shall have power.
after authority given as hereinafter
provided, to levy tax not exceeding
three mills on the dollar on all taxable
properly IOT pcTiou VI tiiHo HVt W
exceed thirty years, to borrow money.
issue bonds, and pledge the revenues
arising from tho tax levied for a pc.
riod OF time, to pay the interest ana
principal OF any sum or sums so bor-
Yowed, All bonds Issued by authority
herein given shall bear a rate OF inter-
est not TO exceed 6 per cent per snnum.
All sums so borrowed shall be used ex-
clusively In making and repairing the
public roads and bridges In the county:
The annual tax and the tax for period
OF years shall not both be levied and
be in force at the same time In any
oounty--the levy OF one shall exclude
the levy Of tho other.
Before any levy OF tares herein au-
thorizsd shall bo made, tho question
OF Ievying such tax shall be submitted
10 the aualihed electors OF the county
AZ 4 alneral or special election called
for 4 purpose. at which q majority
oS ne qualified electors votinE at such
an elec,ion shall have voted In favor OF
such levy OF taxes.
Approved February Q, 1915.
The above resolution was hled In the
once OF the Secretary OF State on Feb
Each eleetor may vote fer or against
the above amendment
witness my offieiel signature this
10th day Of April, 1916.
EARLE W. HODGES,
Iseal1 Secretary of State
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
STUART HAPPENINGS

Mrs. Charles Males will leave in
few days for her home in Tex
as.
Rev. R. K. Bass of Ash Flat, pas
tor of the Methodist church, preach
ed here Sunday to large crowd.
The fruit crop is not as plentiful
as last year. However, gardens are
fine. Some vegetables to spare,
most people report. W
Quite a number of people from
Memphis, who are spending va
cation at Hardy and vicinity, are in
our midst these days.
Miss Dollie Rogers of King Mills
visited at Stuart few days lately,
the guest of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs W. G. King.
A shower of rain fell here Mon
day. An unusual amount of elec-
tricity has been playing through
the air during the rains which have
fallen this season.
Childrens' day exercises were held
here Sunday. The house was crowd.
ed and the program was good, which
speaks well for our community
Several people from King Mills and
Hardy attended the exercises.
Mrs. Dora Carpenter is still In
poor health She will leave in a few
days for Oklahoma City, in company
with her son, William, who was
called here few weeks ago on
account of the serious illness of his
mother. Mrs. Acie Lloyd of Joplin,
No., is also here at the bedside Of
her mother, Mrs. Carpenter.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
POUGHKEEPSIE POINTERS

News is scarce this week, but
rain is plentiful.
F. M. Biggs went to Evening
Shade on business Tuesday.
Several drummers have been here
lately trying to sell goods to our
merchants.
Still it.rains, and our farmers say
that the crops are sight to see.
They say the grass is going to head
them off if they don't get to plow
soon.
There will be an all-day singing
here the first Sunday in July. Rev.
Will Franks of Cave City will be the
leader. Everybody invited to come
and enjoy the day.
The Taylor g. Bearden thresher
will start its work this week if the
weather clears up. The machine
will start at the Runsick place and
90 south, so they say.
W. T. Horn, county judge, was
here recently looking after the work
at the bridge and hurrying the job
on to completion. The workmen
will soon have in the piers.
DR.. E. L. Sullivan informs us that
he performed an operation on r. L.
Howerton recently, removing four
gallons of water from the patient.
Mr.. Howerton is suffering from drop
sy.
If you have any news OF import
ance, report it to the correspondent
bby Monday night, as we have to
send in our letter Tuesday morning,
Help us out, you people in the vicin'
ity of Poughkeepsie.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23

The institute was conducted by Prof.
j. H. HinemOn, and an interesting
time is reported
Willie Lamar is now sporting a
new surrey and Prof. C. W. Aldridge
is the proud owner of a new auto
mobile. We suppose they intend
to get the benefit of the good roads
that are being built.
The people of the town, while the
big road grader was doing work on
the roads just over in Independence
county, took advantage of the oppor-
tunity and "swiped" the machinery
long enough to do a lot of much
needed grading on our streets.
John Perl e., who Ives on the
W. T. Montgomery farm about three
miles from Cave City, had the mis-
fortune to get his barn burned one
night last week. There was burned
several bushels of corn, large
quantity of hay, a hack, harness
and some farming tools. The orr
gin of the fire seems to be unknown.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
and Sunday.

and Sunday,
J.R. Wilkerson and family spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Sullivan at Calamine.
Mrs. Arthur Sullivan and child
ren of Hardy spent the past week
here at the home of Mrs. P. H. Sui
livan.
Miss Eunice and Earl Harris and
Miss Lou Sullivan attended the
teachers institute at Batesville last
week.
Miss Mandy Halliburton and Ern.
est McGinness were at Evening
Shade last Thursday and Friday
taking the examination for teach
ers' license.
Elmer CLANCY, one of Calamine,s
! best young men, was here the latter
part of last week enroute home
from Batesville, where he had been
attending the teachers institute.
Mr. and Mrs. Ace Long, who are
now nicely domiciled in the west
part of town, were awakened sud-
denly one night last week by big
charivari party. Ace yelled to his
wife to get up, telling her the
world was coming to an end, be-
cause he heard Gabriel blowing his
trumpet.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
Bilious Attacks.

When you have a bilious attack
your liver fails to perform Its fune-
tions. You become constipated
The food you eat ferments In your
stomach instead Of digestine. This
inflsmes the stomach and causes
nausea, vomiting and a terrible
headache. Take Chamberlain'S Tab
let's. They will tone up your liver
clean out your stomach and you
will soon be as well 40 ever They
only cost a quarter 'Obtainable
everywhere.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
ST. PAUL NEWS NOTES

Rev. J. L. Masters of Cushman
filed his regular appointment at
81 Paul Sunday,
Lehman Bone will conduct a
1|neine school here during the first
10 weeks in July,
The school board has contracted
With Custer Westmoreland of Sid
n1y to teach the summer school
hore.
Our rural route will begin opera
IONS again June 27, and we will
Qcrtainly be Glad to have our mail
pa off at the GATE once more.
After killing $50 rats, j. W,
Ward reports having plenty of
Fats left, He says some of them
oIe so old they have turned gray,
Several Of the youngsters from
re attended the negro childrens'
~ services Sunday evening. 1t Is
teresting to see and hear the
p|eck children recite.
There has been d GREAT deal said
pout good roads for Sharp county,
ID now let's stop the wind work
cpd begin using our muscles more.
We are lining up to work the roads
70 johnson township on July 12
Everybody is invited and urged to
come out on that day and bring
eomething to work with, We want
seVeral wagons and teams. The
Work and hands will be divided In
Inherent parts Of the township.
w. Claxton and p G.. Duncan
ill have charge Of the road from
pix Bayou creek to the corner Of
ert ClaSton's place c. M. Russ
pd j. Y, Huddleston will have
haree OF the work from the creek
the Brad Edwards place to a
pint where the road intersects the
oshman and Sidney road.
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
SlOO Reward, Sl00

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure IN all stages
and that Is C0tarrh. Halls CalaIrh
Cure 10 the only positive cure now
known to the Medical fraternity
Catarrh beine constitutional dis-
case, requires d constitutional treat
ment. Halls CataIrh Cure iS TAX n
internally, o,ting directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of tho
system, Therefore destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing It's work. The proprieIors
have so much faith in It's curative
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials
Address, f. j Cheney 6, Co, To-
ledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75e,
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
siibatio1
Sharp County record., 1916-06-23
LINES FROM GRANGE

Laying by corn and hoeine cotton
are the orders of the day.
John Hill, one of Imboden'S good
citizens, had business here Satur-
day.
Rev. VIM Albright Of Cave City
filed his regular appointment here
Sunday
Miss Mary Sullivan visited rela-
tiyes at Calomine Saturday night