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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28
WoMAN's CLUB MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of
The Woman's Club was held in the
Memorial Building last Tuesday
afternoon, with q goodly number of
club members and about twenty-five
guests in attendance.
The regular rotation of business
vas attended to, n important item
of which was the decision of the club
that a committee be appointed to
confer with the other organizations of
the town, and plans be perfected for
Greenwood to observe the nation
wide Baby Week, the first week in
March having been designated for
this purpose by the General Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs.
The Federal Children's Bureau be-
lieves that Baby Week will give a
greater number of parents the chance
to learn the accepted principles of in
to lear the accepted principles of in
FAINT care, and will awaken every
American to his responsibilities for
the deaths of the three hundred
thousand babies who, according to
census estimates die every year, be-
fore they are twelve months old.
The club program for the year is
the Science of Home Making" and
Mrs. S. /. Osborn, the leader for the
conducted most delight
the round table discussion on
Relaxation in the Home" The
were then served with tea,
cakes and sandwiches by the six
n~ostesses, Mesdames Henderson,
Nichols, McShane and Hum
who were in charge of the
social hour.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Lena Stockner accompanied
her sister, Mrs. Sam Stern, home from
Chicago, where Mrs. Stern and child
rem had visited the family of her
mother in that city. Miss Stockner
formerly resided with her mtoher in
Greenwood before moving with her
to their present home in Chicago, and
she has many friends who are enjoy
ing her visit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Beall and
family, who have been living on the
corner of Lamar and Depot Streets,
for the past two years, are removing
to their old home in Lexington. We
regret to lose the citizenship of this
estimable family, but are delighted
to know that one of the number,
Miss Emma, will remain in Green
wood, continuing in her present m
ployment with F. Goodman Dry
Goods Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. w. w. Wilburn, of Lexington,
Mrs. Porter Weaver and Mrs. Arch
Peteet, of Greenwood, were here
Tuesday and Wednesday,, visiting
their brother, Mr.. J. H. Bunch and
family, and attending the funeral of
Mrs. j. 7. Luckett.-Yazoo City
News,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. Dunn entertained
the following evening after the
Dunn-Bell reception with six tables
of bridge. Mrs. Robert Dunn being
the lucky winner of the ladies' prize,
and Mr.. John Vardaman won the
~gentleman's prize.
AT the conclusion of the rubbers
several musical numbers we're render
ed by Mrs. Arthur Trotter and Miss
Do1lie kimbrough. Delicious refresh
ments were served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28
PARKS=KAPLAN
MRS. CAHN'S CARD PARTY

Mrs. H. E.. Calm was the charming
hostess of the Jewish married ladies'
card club on Thursday afternoon of
last week. This attractive home was
beautified with ferns and flowers for
the occasion and six handed 500 was
the game enjoyed. Mrs. Sam Stern
was the lucky winner of the first
prize, and Mrs. Calm drew the con-
ISOLATION. Delicious refreshments
were served at the conclusion of the
game.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28
THE GUILD DOLL CONTEST.

The following is a list of the children
in the Guild Doll Contest, according to
vote up to Wednesday evening, Jan.
Goth:
Mildred Carson
Sabina McCrady
Nell Tyson
Doris Brown
Dorothy Wilson
Carolyn Terry
Frances Hulen
Julia Mounger
Sara Bailey Kimbrough
Tillie Borchardt
Alice F. Gayden
Adele Goodman
Anne Sara Prosser
Josephine Ellington
Sara GWin
The vote will be counted at 5 O'Clock
next Monday afternoon at the Crumont.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28
SERIES OF

DR.. Tyree, the pastor, will begin
at the Baptist Church Sunday, a
series of sermons on "Some of the
Great Questions in Human Life"
The subject Sunday morning will be
What is the Bible?" and at night
"How did we get the Bible?"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

> Mrs. j. E. Mann and son., Master
John, returned last Thursday from
Blaine, where she had been to visit
her daughter for a short time. On
the way home after leaving Moor
head, the a window fell on Master
Johns arm and at first it was thought
the arm was broken, but on examina-
ton when they reached Greenwood.
it was found only severely bruised.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

MI. and Mrs. Lawrence Yerger
have had the pleasure during the past
week of a visit from their mother,
MRS. Helen Bell McClurg, of Green
wood, and this pleasure has been
happily shared by their many friends.
Jackson News, 23rd inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. j. R. Boyles and two children
r. turned Sunday afternoon to their
home in Maben after a week. spent
here on account of the sickness and
death of Mrs. Boyles father.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. A. Kantor entertained with
a matinee party at the Majestic, on
Monday afternoon, complimentary
to Mesdames Borchardt and Roth
child, and Mrs. T~halheimer. After
the matinee the guests were served
with a lunch at the Handy Kitchen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. DR.. S%anderson and Miss Anna
Webster were mere from Winona last
week to attend the show and visit
friends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Maggie Kent and Miss Lillian
White, of Kilmichael, spent the past
weekend with Mrs. Sumter Gillespie.
coming over to see 1.-THE Birth of a
Nation.
Mrs. W. 7. Hump, of Murffres-
boro. Tenn, and Miss Ruth Cristnan.
Of Spartanburg, S. G., are the charm
ing guests Of Mrs. R. G. Lipscomb, on
Market Street,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

The younger set gave a most en-
joyable dance at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. R. Gregory, in North Green
wood, last Friday night, the Green
wood Theatre orchestra furnishing
music for the delightful affair.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. T. J. Carr, of Coffeeville, who
has been here visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Gus Aaron, in North Green
wood, left Wednesday afternoon for
Elizabeth for a short visit with a
daughter living there, before return
ing to her home in C%offeeville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. L. E. B~arrentine, of Itta
Bena, who has been in the Kings
Daughters Hospital for a very serious
surgical operation, has recovered suf-
hciently to return to her home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Representative w. S. Barry and
/nator w. M. Wilmington came
<me from the State Legislature, at
Jackson, to spend the past weekend
with their families.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Marguerite Spivey has re-
turned to Hollondale after spending
the weekend with Mrs. Sumter
Gillespie. Miss Spivey came over to
see 'The Birth of a Nation"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Oscar Putnam. of New Orleans,
was the guest of Hon. and Mrs. w. S.
Barry in North Greenwood last Satur-
day and Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Joe D. Fly, of Sumner, is the
attractive guest of DR.. and Mrs. w.
L. Mathews, on Washington Avenue,
this week,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

MI. and Mrs. R. w. Parks and
Mrs. Sam Atkinson, of Drew, and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Pepper of Bel
zoni, spent a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. D. Pepper in this city the
past week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Messrs. J.. HI. Wier and W. H. Gill
Ion were over from tL,.eir Grandview
plantation homes on business last
Saturday, and made The Common
wealth pleasant calls while here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. Scott Armstrong made the
trip to Greenwood to see the great
picture Birth of a Nation, on
Saturday, and reports it just as great
as claimed.-Greenville Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. NJ. S. Rose had as her guests
for the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. Percy
Ray, Of Indianola, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Simpson, of Sunny Side.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. Fred W. Jones, state repre-
sentative of the Atlantic Life ms. Co.,
is spending the week in Greenwood
looking after the interests of his
company.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Grace Elliott spent the week
end with home folks, bringing with
her an attractive school-mate, Miss
jamie Brewer, of Como.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Our good friend, Mr.. j. J.. Cock
rell, was over from his home on Bear
Creek on business the first of the
week, and made US a pleasant call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

DR.. C. N d. Campbell and family
were up from Swiftown shopping last
Wednesday,.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Messrs. j. P. Joiner and wife, R.
A. Joiner and wife, and D. A. Joiner
and wife, Of Sunny Side, were in the
city shopping the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mesdames Swift and Hunt, of
Swlftown, were in town for a few
days this week, visiting Mrs. L.. N.
Chandler.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry White and
little son., William, are visiting
relatives and friends here for a few
days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Mona Quain, who is teaching
at Drew, came owe and spent Satur-
day and Sunday Mt home with her
mother and brother and many
friends here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Attorney John Wall was in Jack
son last week, being sworn in by
Clerk Myers before the Supreme
Court as a practitioner before that
body.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Gillespie, of
Morgan City, r visiting in the home
of DR.. and Mrs. Samuel Hart this
Week.-Carrollton Conservative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Capt D. T. Mitchell was down from
his plantation home, near Schlater,
on business Tuesday, and made us a
very pleasant call while here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Jake Scott and Miss Berthe
have returned from Greenwood, where
they visited Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Scott and saw The Birth Of a Nation.
-Greenvile Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. D. J. Treadwell, of Indianola,
spent the past week with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L. Montgomery in this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. J. N. Dyess, Of Webb, one of
Tallahatchie county's best citizens
and most successful planters, was q
business visitor to Greenwood Mon
day, and made The Commonwealth
an appreciated call while here,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Webster and
Mrs. r. K. Hawkins returned Friday
morning to their home in Winona
after being here to attend the
Birth of a Nation"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Robt. LucLett is visiting the
family of her daughter, Mrs. Smith,
in New Orleans for a few weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

The Earnest Workers will meet
with Mrs. DR.. S. H. Guess on Strong
Avenue next Monday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Edith Gillespie has returned
home from Memphis, where she
visited her friend, Mrs. Robt. Wilson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Flora Reiman entertained
with . picture party Monday after
noon, for Master Herman Borchardt.
After the matinee, the little boys were
treated to = lunch at the Randy
Kitchen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Kimbrough
were over from Itta Bena the first
of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Thalhcimer, of Pine Bluff,
Ark, is the guest of her sisters,
Mesdames Goodman and Kantor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

N. V. Hutchinson, a popular
Southern Railway official, was among
his Greenwood friends Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Attorney Jas. A. Finley, of Bel
zoni, attended to legal business in
Greenwood Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Kate Lickfold, of Grenada, is
the attractive guest of Mrs. Jesse
Quinn this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Ben TONNES, of Glendora,
was shopping in Greenwood Wednes-
day morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Joiner, of Sunny
Side, were shopping in the city Tues
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

DIR. and Mrs. E. G.. Hamilton and
children were down from She'll
mound shopping Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Miss Bessie Portwood has returned
from a visit to friends in New
Orleans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Townes and
Mesdames Talbert and Evans Townes,
were in tbs city Tuesday
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Wade, of
Swiftown, were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Beck this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

G. B. Harrell, of Yazoo City spent
the first three days of this week in
Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and. Mrs. O. c.. Stubblefeld
were down from Avalon on business
the latter part of last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. R. K. Sage, of Drew.
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
G. Carrot last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28
~SIX-HANDED EUCHRE

Mrs. w. T. Mathews home was
thrown open to a large gathering of
ladies Tuesday afternoon, when she
entertained with six hand euchre.
The house was beautifully decorated
with pot plants and ivy. For making
the highest score, the prize, a dainty
piece of china was won by Mrs.
Dainty refreshments
were served at the conclusion of the
games.
PARKS-KAPLAN
A quiet home wedding, at Drew,
Miss, the past week was that of Miss
Mary Rogers Parks and Mr.. Nathan
Kaplan, of Memphis. Miss Parks
has visited Greenwood quite often
and her many friends here wish her
much joy and happiness. Immediate
ly after the ceremony the happy cou-
pie left for, their home in Memphis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-28

Mrs. Fisher Avent came down
from Minter City Monday to shop.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN
IS PRESIDENTS GUEST
Vance Mccormick Discusses De-
tails of Campaign While Lunch
ing With His Chief.

Vance Mccormick. chairman OF the
democratic national committee. was a
guest of President Wilson at luncheon
this afternoon, remaining for some time
afterward for a talk as to the progress
Of the democratic campaign.
The date for the Presidents notiflca-
ton of his nomination by the demo-
Gratis at St Louis IL still under con-
sideration, although the President mas
planned to defer that formal affair
until after Congress adjourns.
Program May Be Expedited.
The delay in the adjournment of that
body and the fact that the republicans
have practically begun their campaign
through the speech of acceptance Of
Mr.. Hughes tonight may have bearing
upon the final decision to be reached.
1t Is pretty well understood If Mr.
Hughes speech tonight shows vim and
livens up things some, to be followed by
his speechmaking tour in week
thereby putting ginger into the repub
lican campaign, the President and Mr.
Mccormick may reach the conclusion
that the democrats cannot defer Their
activities too long.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
OUTBREAK IN HANKOW
Large District Burned and Looted
and Many Natives Killed by
RevolutioniSts.

PEHNo, July 31-m q Evolutionary
outbreak in Hankow last night large
district was burned and looted and
many natives were killed and some
Russian women injured before foreign
volunteers checked the uprising.
The revolutionary attempt was d.
rected by the leaders of the Kuo-ming
tang, the radical revolutionary party OF
China, against the military governor;
Tuchun Wang. The rioters started
from the Japanese concession.
The demonstration apparently was
planned to f1ghten the Picking gov
ernment into granting the Kuo,ming-
tang a larger recognition in the re-
organization of the government at the
meeting of parliament which begins
SAN FRANCISCO. July s1-Hankow.
China, today was In tho hands OF
revolutionary mob. and great auanti-
ties of properties were being burned.
according to cable advices received
here by the Robert Dollar Steamship
Company from Its Hankow office
No details were given.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
CAR OFFICIALS PROMISE
TOTRY TO RESUME SERVICE
Strike on Third Avenue Railway
Line, New York, Spreads-Ffght
to Finish in Prospect.

NEW YORK. July 31.-oflcials OF the
Third Avenue Railway Company, the
operation of which was suspended yes
terday afternoon after a strike OF
about $500 employees. promised TO at
tempt to resume the movement OF cars
today. Previous efforts to maintain
service have resulted in disorder and
many arrests. Edward Maher. general
manager of the company. says he Will
fight the strikers to a finish
William D. Mahon, president OF the
International Association of Street
RaiIwaymen. says the union will con-
tinue its fight until 1t has organized
the employees of every traction COM
pany in the city. At present, he as
serts, the unions grievance is against
the Sd avenue line only.
The Sd avenue railway strike spread
into Harlem and Washington Heights
today At 8 am. not car of this
company's lines was running in the
districts between 6sth and 16Oth
streeLs.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
TESTS NEW FLYING BOAT.
Aviator Carlstrom Makes Average
Speed of 05 Miles an Hour.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, July 81
Making a test for the United States
Navy, Aviator Victor Carlstrom. ac-
companied by Lieut.. Maxfleld. U. s. N.
made an average speed of fraction
over ninety five miles an hour in a new
Curtiss twin tractor flying boat here
yesterday. 1t was announced at the At
lantic coast aeronautical station today.
Carlstrom flew from Newport News
out beyond the Virginia capes. circling g
around the warships patrolling off
there, and. returning, circled over the
presidential yacht Mayflower. at Old
Point. Lieut. Maxfield expressed him
self as being highly pleased with the
behavior of the new machine.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
PRESIDENT AGAIN URGED
TO MAKE TRIP TO OHIO
Importance Of Attending State Con-
vention Next Month Cited by
Senator Pcmerene.

Senator Atlee Pomerene of Ohio vis-
tied President Wilson today to talk
with him about political conditions in
that state and to urge tho President
again to attend tho democratic state
convention to be held IN August. the
date to be fixed to suit :. Wilson, II
he can go.
The Ohio primaries for nomination Of
party candidates take plaoe August 4.
II the democrats lose Ohio this year
they lose tho electoral vote and a scat
in the Senate
Senator Pomerene is a candidate to
succeed himself. and has one opponent
1t is generally conceded that Mr..
Pomerene will receive the democratic
nomination, despite the opposition Of
former Representative John J. Lentz.
The candidates for the republican
nomination for senator make an impos-
rick. personal friend of William Nc
Kinley and Mark Hanna; Harry
Daugherty. long a republican factor in
the state, and former Senator Charles
Dick are competing for the nomination,
bringing out the republican vote.
Democrats Face Problem.
| AS to the electoral vate in November,
| it is admitted that the democrats have
a hard problem ahead Of them. The
state is normally republican. The bull
| moose following have nearly all re-
turned to the republican party, and
are now supporting Hughes, headed by
James r. Garfield, who was in Roose-
velt's cabinet. The republicans will be
nearly united. 1t Is claimed.
One thing favoring the democrats Is
that Secretary Baker of the War De
pa rtment has a big following in the
cleveland section of the state.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
RUSSIAN RELIEF ORGANIZED.
Association Formed Under Auspices
of Nine. Bakhmeteff.

NEW YORK. July s1.-The Russian
American Relief Association has been
formed under the auspices of Nine
Bakhmeteff. wife of the Russian am
bassador in the United States, for the
relief of war sufferers in Russia.
This is the first organization formed
for the relief of Russian war victims
The funds will be distributed through
imperial and officially recognized or
ganizations in Russia and all the needy
regardless of creed. 1t Is stated, will
be the recipients of the relief and as
sistance the fund will make possible
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Molly Levy Dies of Heart Disease.

Molly Levy, thirty-six years old, was
found dead at her home. so47 NJ street.
last night. Coroner Nevitt made an in
vestigation and gave a certificate Of
death from heart disease.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Given Up as Lost; Returns Home

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July 31.-Given
up by his family as lost, Capt. Chris
tian Jensen arrived here last night
with four other survivors of the
wrecked barge Northwest. after cling
ing to the wreckage of his vessel for
forty eight hours and spending three
days and nights without food on Sandy
Point Island, off the South Carolina
coast. When the mariner reached home
he found his family in mourning
Evening star., 1916-07-31
santo Domingo Greets President.

SANTO DOMINGO, July 31.-The pro-
visional president of santo Domingo.
Federico Henriquez Carvajal, arrived
here yesterday from Santiago on the
Cuban school ship Patria. The new
president was warmly greeted. and the
whole republic Is celebrating his
return.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Leaders Asked to Meet WILCOX.

Representative Mckinley of Illinois
has Issued Invitations to republican
senators and representatives to Q re-
ception at tho New Willard Hotel.
Thursday evening at $3.50 o'clock. to
meet William r wilcox. chairman Of
the republican national committee
Evening star., 1916-07-31
MARQUIS Inouye on Way to Japan.

NEW YORK, July 31.-Aboard the
American Line steamship New York.
which arrived yesterday from Liver
pool. was Marquis Inouye. retiring
Japanese ambassador to Great Britain,
who is returning to his native land.
He was met by q group of prominent
Japanese and was given the courtesies
of the port by Collector Dudley Field
Malone.