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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
Said To Be carran.a Emisary.

Havana Antonio Manero, high
official In the Mexican finance depart
ment. who has arrived In Havana, Is
declared to be acting as the elnissary
OF Gen. CarransA in Q plan TO effect an
agreement between foreign capitalists
on investing their money in any Latin
American country 10 renounce the pro
lection OF their home government.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
MILLIONAIRE SUICIDES.
shipping Merchant Found on Bench In
Frisco Park.

San Francisco, Louis Resented. a
millionaire shipping and commission
merchant OF San Francisco. was found
dead with bullet wound In the head
on bench In Golden Gate rark, A
revolver lay beside the body,
Rosenfeld was released from a hos.
p!tal two weeks ago, his secretary
paid, after he had undergone treatment
Tor nervous breakdown, He was 81
years old. member or the firm or
John Resented Sons, and lived at the
Olympic Club,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
DRESDEN BoY KILLED.

Hubert MeWhs.isr Run Over by Train
In M'eh gan.
Williamson. Mich.~-A malta for
Jumping fast trxins proved fatal here
.tr Hubert Mcwher'sr. aged ~. son
OF d. A. McwAerier. Of Dresden. Tenn,
The yosth tried to board . rere Mar
euette westbound freight. slipped, fell
under the Wheels and had both legs
cut off. His death occurred AZ hos
pitai In Lansing three hours later.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

EagleviIe. The candidates for con.
gress spoke here A large number Of
voters was present.
The speakers were Representative
W c. Houston. Judge Il l. Davis OF
Tullahoma and Hon. q. W Deimer Of
Fayetteville, all being candidates for
congress from the Eighth COMPRESSION
a, district
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
TRAINS AhNulLED.
Several Towns In East Tennessee Are
Threatened with DAMAGE.

Knoxville,-~upper Fast Tennessee
felt It's first effects OF the Carolina
storm, when the Blue Ridge mountains
let loose floods OF water that put the
streams and rivers on The rampage a.
they had not been In 30 years Eliza.
bethton and several other towns were
threatened with serious damage. while
various railroads suffered severe losses
from washouts and slides that com
pletely blocked traffic.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

DEUTSCHLAND PAID FOR,
Profits Of First Voyage Cover subra'
rlre's expense.

Berlin, Commercial submarines
may assume considerable Importance
in German. American trade during the
remainder OF the war The treigh,
earnings OF the Deutschland were so
great that the vessel was paid for
out OF the profits of It's first voyage.
II ia expected that many others viii be
built The company which built the
submarine is flooded with requests to
accept freight.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

Trenton. - According 10 arrange
ments recently perfected at Ksnion,
the towns Of Trenton, DYER. Ruther.
ford. Kestor and uEion City will have
telephone connection over the Zines Of
the indepsndeDt telephone companies
on this route.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
RAILING GAVE WAY.
Chattanooga Child Fell Twenty Feet
With Fatal Results.

Chattanooga. --Lucile Ferguson, aged
six years, Ia dead and her sister Mary,
aged three. Is slight; injured az the
result OF a fall from a sleeping porcn
on the second floor OF their home.
The children OF Dr. J. r. Ferguson,
were playing on the sleeping porch
when tie railing gave way, letting
them fall 20 feet to the ground
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

Columbus. n. M-Announcement has
been made at military headquar-
ters that Ger. Pershing had issued or
eers tina, news emanatinE from Colum
bus and the Mexican field shall be
more strictly censored than hereto.
fore.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

Port Royal--whea, threshing be-
gan In this section on the 18th. After
two weeks raiay spell farmers were
getting uneasy about their wheat,
which was beginning 10 sproui in tho
shock. Only a small per cent Of the
crop had been threshed before the rain
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
Max. Fish Boa, Turn Back.

Tampa. Fia.--Tbe schooner W, y.
Cash Of a local fishing fleet, put back
to port from the snapper banks In the
gulf. reporting that taking OF fish Is
Impossible because schools OF huge
sharks take every fish that 10 hooked
before II can be brought into the eoas
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

Washington. Freedom 10 enter the
United States. once denied. has been
granted 10 Cipriano Castro farmer
president Of venexuela, and his wife.
hy order Of Secretary Wilson. Of the
labor derAssfneat.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

Ioadou--That Russia has been prom,
Used possession OF both sides Of the
Darianelles il stated eategoricalty In
summary Of the proceedings Of the
army and navy committee Of the duma
is published in The Pe,rograd newspa-
per Rassky Slovo.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
Deutschland Carries Gold.

New York. The financial commun-
ity heard q report here that $4,000. 900
In gold was In the cargo Of the Ger
man submarine Deutschland, Marine
insurance, II was said. had been under
written by a New York broker at
per cent
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
$4,000 900 DAMAGE DONE.
Food Shortage From Wilkes County
70 Reported.

Greensboro, N. C.--Reports reaching
here from Hilkesboro, n. c.. said the
damage by floods alone in Wilkes
county will reach $1,000. 900 and that
there was a food shortage The town
electric plan, and watetworks were put
ou, Of commission BY the Yadkin river.
Only one bridge In the county escaped
destruction. Manufacturing plantA.
residences and vast quantities OF lum-
Der were washed away.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
Notification Date Changed.

Washington. President Wilson has
decided 10 change the tentative plan
Tor holding the notification ceremonies
Aag. S, because he desired to post
pone them until after Adjournment OF
congress
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
GERMAN FIRST LINE TAKEN.


Paris.---The French forces have cap
tnred the entire first German posi-
tions extending from Estrees to the
height Of vermandovillers. according
to the official statement issued by the
war office. They also have taken on
both sides Of the river about $500
prisoners in the engagement OF july
enth
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
POWER DAM STOOD FIRM,

Had 1874 Feet Of Water Rushing
Over II.
Elizabethton.--The immense con.
crete dam In the Horse Shoe" that
furnishes the power for Elixabethton,
Bristol, etc. stood the severest test
Of the recent storm and remains -
firm ~ ever Water ran into the PEW.
or house and damaged the machinery
to some extent. This great dam. Yut
mp several years ago and owned BY the
wa,ausa Power company, 10 embed
ded In solid rock and 10 imnovabls,
The water ran 1871 feet over the dam
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
WITHDRAWAL PROMISED.
v. S. Representative A. Mexico City
Informs Secretary OF Wsr.

Mexico City James Lima Rodgers.
representative OF TIE American gov.
crnmeRt, informed the Mexican Sos
Rotary OF var tina, the American er.
pedi,sonary forces In Mexico would be
gradually withdrawn from Mexico
territory, Mexican commissioners have
been designated 10 reach settlement
Of the outstanding questions la the
United States
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
silk Manv,aeturino Plant.

Johnson City Announcement has
Seen raaee here that contract has
been signed with company Of Wilkes
barre, Pa. with offices in Sey York
City, for the location OF large xslk
manufacturing plant In Johnson City.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28

< Pulaski. Miss F7orsnce May, dAugh..
ter Of Rfssrs Boone M&y. feII "a D.
po-ca ii her fathers home znd hfoks
bpsh right wrist bSnss snd - bcne
n me sefs wrisf
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
uNpERsEA WIRELESS.
San Francisco Inventor Has Perfected
New Telephone.

New Telephone.
San Francisco DR. II. Rarringer.
Cox announced that he had perfected
Epubterranesn wireless telephone aud
thl Incidentally he had discovered a
mel law OF physics electrical
cndkgy can be transmitted over a sir
xle \pntuc,or.
RuyAsAe last Ave months DIR Cox has
Aeen WORRIES at Los Olives, Cal. with
the u. 8 Forestrs service t77iaE to-
Dartscs wiz~;sss signals for forest ares.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
MEXICO HAS PlAh3.
ouoaests Joint inteenationai Commits.
1 s,on 10 End Dispute.

( Warrington. El!seo Arredondo,
Mexican ambassador designate. called
On Acting Secretary Folk at the State
Department Just before the latter
went 10 the White House for the cab,
fnet meeting. /, was understood Mr..
Arredondo had received Instructions
from his government, approving tenta
eive plans for the settlement OF dit
fcrences with the U. 5. by means Of a
Joint international commission.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-07-28
SIZE WINS $500 PRIZE.
Mlss Stone Has Not Decided How She
viii Spend the Money.

VIII SFtVu kfE WUFfNys
Memphis Miss Clara NJ.
Stone. CTS Vance avenue, opened her
morning mail. check for f2.so0 flui.
tered ont Of a letter. The letter I'm.
formed her that she had won first
prize In motion picture game contest
OF the Pictorial Review Company.
The answers submitted by Miss
Stone won over .o.0de other sets, the
publishing company announced
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
HOLMES VS.. sANDIFER CASE.

In the resume of the Leflore coun.
ty circuit court proceedings as giver
in The Daily Commonwealth of yes.
terday mention was made of the case
Of Guy T. Holmes ct al, VS.. F. M
Sandifer, ct al, as having been con.
tinued until next court. Some ques.
tion as to the meaning desired to be
conveyed in the paragraph about the
case has come up.
The Daily Commonwealth merely
mentioned the fact that the case had
been continued for the reason that a
great deal of interest has been man.
ifested in the outcome, and has not,
o will. express any opinion upon
the merits of the case in question. The
Daily Commonwealth has never believ.
ed in the press usurping the powers
delegated to the court of being the
sole arbiters of cases at law and takes
this method of stressing that posi-
ton.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
BACK FROM EASTERN MARKET

Mr.. W. T. Fountain, merchant prince
Of Greenwood, has returned from a
brief business trip to New York,
where he made additional purchases
to be added to his already complete
winter stock of goods. MI. Fountain
reports conditions in the East as very
prosperous. Mrs. Fountain accom-
panied Mr.. Fountain to New York and
enjoyed the trip very much.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found
a page advertisement of the things
purchased by Mr.. Fountain on his
trip. He offers the buying public
wonderful values, especially in suits
and dresses, which Mr.. Fountain him
self picked out in the heart of the
great garment market of New York.
Every coat suit and dress a decided
value" is what the advertisement says
and the people of Greenwood and vi
entity know to depend upon what
Fountains advertisements say.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board of Supervisors Of Leflore
County, MISSISSIPPI, will receive seal
ed proposals up to II o'clock noon on
tuesday, Lee. 9th, 1916, for building
and improving the highways in Lee
fore county along the following
routes, to-wit:
Shellmound to Schlater, TIP miles.
Cchlater to Sunny Side, 5.66 miles
Sunny Side toMinter City 4.5O miles
Minter City to Tallahatchie County
line 4.49 miles.
Greenwood to Sidon, 9.12 miles.
Schlater to Sunny Side 5.66 miles.
line, 6.64 miles.
Itta Bena TO intersection of Guide
road at Blue Lake 1896 miles, accord
ing to plans and specifications on file.
Bids will be received for all or any
parts Of said rosda. Each proposal
shall be accompanied with a certified
check for 100000 to insure execu-
ton Of any contract awarded at said
time. The Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
This Nov. 18th, 1915.
A. 3. BEw, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
NOTICE TO

The Board Of Supervisors of Le-
fore county, Mississippi, will receive
sealed proposals UP to twelve o'clock
noon on Tuesday, Dec. 9TH, 1916, for
re-shapeing and re-crownins and for
surfacing the Humphreys Highway
from ltta Bena Spur of said Highway
to ~Shellmound, a distance of ga miles
more or less, according to plans and
specifications on file. Each proposal
shall be accompanied with a certified
check for 100000 to be held by the
Clerk Of this Board pending the exc
cution Of the contract by the success
full bidder for said work.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
This Nov. 18th, 1916.
A.. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
LOVELY LUNCHEON.

The Handy Kitchen was q most at
tractive place on yesterday afternoon
when its gracious host, MI. Briggs,
who is untiring in his efforts to please
the fair sex, entertained about 36 Of
the High school girls of our city. A
long table was prettily arranged with
cut flowers and ferns with pretty
boxes of candy, olives and salted nuts.
A lovely two course luncheon was
faultlessly served and thoroughly en-
joyed by this jolly set of sweet six
teen girls. Music was furnished dur
ing the afternoon and too much can
not be said of the genuine pleasure
that was given these interesting girls
by Mr.. Briggs.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
BREWER-AvERY.

Mr.. Frank Brewer Of jackson and
Miss Helen Avery, of Jamestown,
were quietly married at Clarksdale
yesterday and reached this city yes
terday afternoon where they will
spend a few days before going to their
home in Jackson. Miss Avery is a
talented young lady, formerly of Car
roll county, where she has many
friends. Mr.. Brewer is also a native
of Carroll county, having formerly
made his home with his father at
Black Hawk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

' FOR SALE OR TRADE-Negro
lots in Greenwood and one lot in Itta
Bena. Price reasonable and easy
terms or would exchange for good
used piano player in good shape and
pay difference. Address Box ia,
Union City, Tenn, Ct
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
PAVING JOB COMPLETED.

The paving Of Washington street,
which has met with so much delay,
was completed this morning, the last
stroke being made at. $3.50 o'clock. d
Many things have combined to de-
lay the work, chiefly the shortage Of
cars. The Memphis, Asphalt and
Paving Co., who did the work, we're
put to ar enormous expense because
of the delay, all of their workmen
drawing regular time even when laid
off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
FIRE WORKS BOYS
CHRISTMAS IS NEAR
Buy early while our
assortment is good.
COURT SQUARE GROCERY
PHONES 2 AND Sc.

DR.. J. C. Tucker, of Kansas City,
is a distinguished visitor in Green
wood today. DR.. Tucker is the guest
Of Gen. Monroe McClurg.
Don't miss "Mutt and Jeff's We'd
ding" at the Greenwood theatre to-
night.
ttttt
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Jones, of High
landale, were in the city yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. P. S. George, of Gulfport, is
in the city visiting relatives and
friends and looking after business in
terests for a few days.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
PICTURE SHOW R

Miss Fora Thorne was the charm
ing hostess on last evening Of . lovely
Picture Show Party, when she invited
about six couples of her friends to
join her in this popular amusement.
After enjoying the pictures she in
vited these fortunate guests to the
Randy Kitchen where she had planned
asAve course supper, beautifully serv-
ed TO the following guests: Misses
Jennie Weaver, Bette Boyd, Rather
inc Smith, Fora Thorne and Mrs. G.
A. Walker and Messrs. Bull, Bew,
Weeks. Lupkin, Lewis and G. A.
Walker.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
rhere & stlIi Hone.

There" said the artist, throwing
down his brush and stepping back
from the easel. Il consider that the
very best thing | ' did" Never
mind. said his friend c~onsolinely.
sPsrhapa tho critics Will take ! more
eAas!tahle yIsN " your othss sty1;s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
GREENWOOD BANK & TRUST co.

We direct the attention of The Daily
Commonwealth readers to the state
ment of the financial condition of the
Greenwood Bank & Trust Co. in to-
days paper, which makes a credit
able showing for this comparatively
new banking house. Cashier s. C.
Bull and his assistant, Mr.. r. A. Ball,
give careful and efficient attention to
all business entrusted to them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
THE WILSON BANKING COMPANY
STATEMENT.

The financial statement of the Will
son Banking Company of this city,
published in The Daily Commonwealth
today, makes a splendid showing for
that solid institution. Their combin-
ed resources amount to one and a
quarter million dollars, and deposits
subject to check foot up the hand
some sum Of nearly one million dol
lars.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

The sad news Of the death Of Mrs
George Cassity's brother, Senator c
C.. Cordill. of New Orleans, was receiv'
ed Wednesday. His remains were
carried to Natchez for interment
Mrs. Cassity's many friends sympa.
thize with her in her sad bereavement
Mrs. Herbert Hammond, Of Shaw
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. C. Ham.
mond, on Washington street.
Miss Josephine Kirby is visiting
friends in Lexington this week.
DR.. Sam'l Hart was here from Car.
rollton today for a few hours.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Our patrons are requested to al
ways send the cash by the driver
when sending for meal and hulls, it
will facilitate matters, and will be ap-
preciated by us, al we have no book
keeper or collector to look after these
accounts.
Planters Oil Mill & Mfg. Co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

FOR SALE-Sixteen excellent
grade Jersey cows, four to seven years
old, four with young calves, balance
to calve all along until the last
Of December. First 5000 gets them.
B. L. Smith, West Point, Miss. 4t
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

FOR RENT-5-room cottage in
North Greenwood; $14.00 per month,
Apply to I. B. Minyard, phone 399...~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
RUGS - RUGS - RUGS
Cheapest to the best. i
New Patterns at the old prices.
G. E. JORDAN 4 COMPANY

The committees for the different
booths for the Kings Daughters Ba-
zaar request that all donations be
sent as soon as possible to the COM
mittee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

HOOSIER KITCHEN CABINETS.
Many steps saved each day.
RAT, ROACH AND ANT PROOF,
$500 Cash Sl.OO per week
G. E. JORDAN & COMPANY
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

Mr.. W. E. Manahan, a progressive
and successful planter, was here from
his plantation near Schlater on bust
ness today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

FOUND-Large bunch Of keys;
picked up on street near postoffice.
Finder will Apply at this office and
prove properly, pay for this ad and
pay finder, anu get same. st
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

WANTED--Young, bright boy who
can use typewriter and wants to learn
the lumber business. Address Box
$50, city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

WANTED TO BUY.
We are in the market at all times
for EAR CORN, paying the highest
cash price for same.
Planters Oil Mill & Mfg. Co.,
Greenwood. Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF Gull
VERTS.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore
County, Mississippi, will receive seal
ed bids on Tuesday, December 9TH,
1915, for three cars, . or less, u
49,, 49,, "a, and SO" cast iron. and
vitrified pipe culverts, for use upon
the public roads.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

Mr.. C. A. Walker has returned
from Sumter, S. e., where he spent
several days looking into an extern
sive business proposition. He has not
yet decided as to whether he will buy
the manufacturing plant which he
inspected there, and his many Green
wood friends hope he will turn it
down and remain here.
"Your friends can buy anything you
can give them except your photo
graph" Buy your Christmas presents
early. The Spurrier Studio.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

BOOMERS WANTED-Three NICE
ly furnished rooms for rent, conven-
lent to business section, reasonable.
Mrs. L. D. Turner, 10S East Market.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

eawed-on Sermon.
The average girl ID more courage
Gus than a pugilist. 6hesis usually
ready to make 4 match with . man
tvtcs her 's!ss-lpdiauapolis staE.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

HEATERS AND RANGES.
BUY COLES HOT L A
1-3 SAVING IN FUEL.
Easy Payments.
c. E. JORDAN n COMPANY
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24
CARNATIONS.
Extra select Carnations, $l.0O per
dozen
Phone 1877
GREENWOOD FLORAL co,
Mrs. Bealle. Manager.

Miss Katherine Smith left this
morning for S~tarkville where she goes
to attend the big dance at the A. &
M. college tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-24

PIANO AND SEWING MACHINE
FOR SALE.
A party has left with us for sale on
easy terms a beautiful piano and sew
ing machine; in excellent condition;
used very little,
BOSWELL FURNITURE CO.
CarrOlltOn Avenue.