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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS sIckNEs
b Being Constant, s,,,s.ar
1lsdfsrd's Blaek.Dr...t.

McDtff, Va.-"I suffered q.
years," says Mrs. ]. B. Wh;M. tSeves1
This place, with sick hesd.c sskes, d
stomach trouble. ~
Ten years ago a friend told =.
Thedford's Black Draupht. wh;cs ~,
md found it to be the best fsrm ,Ss q
cine for young and old. med
keep Black Draught on hand =
tnie now, and when my chiidrs.A y. lne|
little bad. they ask me for a dcss IS! Z
does them more GOOD than anv m. ~ =
they ever tried. msuieae'
We never have a long spe,l ., =.
TESS ia our family, since we corn y ~:
ising Black Draught." sncea
Thedford's Black raupht !.
vegetable, and has been found n p ,ae
ate weak stomachs, aid digestion eea
ieve indigestion, colo, wind v., re
ieadache. sick stomach, and s;ra;Is.
Vmptoms. "1 s'ul'as
1t has been In constant use "a, No..
han 10 years, and has benefited n u,Ms
han a million people. n"ts
Your druggist sells and recor,n....
Black Draught. Price only 25c' G..s
k.cu
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
Hepei..e CO...

Are the Gadder girls still doing SET
tlement work".
"They dropped that long ago"
'.They were not discouraged,
hopey
aVery much so. They tried to inter-
est q family Of poor Italians in pho
Biography, and when Tony told them he
would rather have a bushel of pota-
toes, they gave 1t up In disgust"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
STEAM ROADS ADOPT NEW
SCHEDULE.

Indianapolis, March 19-(By Union
Associated Press)-A new freight
house schedule which applies gener-
ally to all steam railroads in this city
went into effect today. The order
putting the schedule into effect bears
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

If you are not using the adverti..
ing columns of The Commonwealth
daily or weekly-you are loser, ana
80 are we.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
po,n. ., View,

Meeker-This paper says q man
should tell his wife daily that he
loves her. What do you think Of
that3 z
Enpeck-Huhi / don't think q news
paper ought to encourage lying.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

It's the easiest thing in the world for most
men to regulate other peoples businesses, but
wait until somebody attempts to elevate yours,
and have the same attitude.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

The sugar situation is depressing but with
the number of sweet young ones in these parts
the strike of the refinery workmen ought not be
a hardship to the counting couples.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Film companies find ready markets for wild
west scenes In Europe's playhouses. This assures
US that the wild and woody west will continue
at least on the screen.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Two thousand tractor plows, equipped witt
headlights for night blowing, are wanted in Great
Britain. What will the unions say about this a.
hour work day?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

the signature of agents Of the Wa
bash, C. H. & D.; Pennsylvania, Nick
ell Plate, New York Central, Lake Erie
& Western.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

There can't be but one emperor in Rome, and
only one FIRST citizen" in a village, but it usually
takes just about the same style fight to determine
who's who everywhere.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Cuba has the pleasure of entertaining Amer
lean marines in five cities but we guess that is bet
ter than having the rebels tear the cities up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

The air castles that come true probably make
up for all those that burst in the atmosphere, not
withstanding the usual skepticism at the builders
of all of them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

We haven't seen the usual pun for this time
of the year, about this: "A lot OF spring poets
viii soon spring up"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Admiral Peary wants more aircraft to defend
our coasts. We want them too. Now we would
like to know whether the government wants them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Plan some definite work, and go ahead. Don't
wait for something to turn up. First thing you
know, you'll be turned down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Everybody in this great country Of ours is
supposed to be worth $4,000 a head, on the aver
age. We are about S 1,993.75 below the average.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Smoke screens are enabling ships to escape
U-boats, but they won't help some Senators to es-
cape patriotic torpedoes.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Keep on good terms with all your neighbors
life Is too short to play the dog and cat act.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

1.-THE secret of success" says J. w. Hamilton,
'is ambition plus will"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

The lower the salary an oficeholder is paid the
more men seem to want it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

It is estimated that one-third of our export
trade fell off in the first month Of the German
submarine warfare.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

On the first of January in this country there
was $4,000 0 autos in use. What do you think
about that?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

How many times have you heard the quota
ton: THE mills Of the gods grind slowly but they
grind exceedingly fine?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
Unnecessary.

lHazel-So you were at the Smythe-
Jones wedding, were your
Aimee-Yes.
Hassl-Who rave the bride awayf
Aimee-No oue. Che married tor
.monay,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Mighty little sympathy is being expressed for
that bunch Of coal men indicted by a Federal
grand jury for price-fxing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

At the end of the world there will be some
r~egretful farewells.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Whenever you can't feel sympathy for a man
in trouble. your heart needs internal re-arrange-
ment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

How many people in this place know where
all the states are?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

II q remarkable that there was no sign OF any
AnanciAl panic when the revelation Of Germany's
rjjaaaa against Us were made known.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Optimistic Thought.
One illustration is worth a thousand
distractions.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Not a state in the Union would now admit that
it's following Bryan.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

For the first time in perhaps fifty years the
uhip lines u Great Britain have placed orders in
TIT aountry for merchant ships.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Everybody stands for the right if you hear
them talk about it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

DR.. Ira Remsen says: 1--WE deliberately waste
about one-ffth of our resources"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Did you know-the United States makes $780,
100000 worth of buttons every year.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

It is estimated that ten million people have
been killed, captured or wounded in the present
war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Instead Of trying to side-step, as some Of them
have done, those filibusters might try to put &C.
yoss 3 valid defense,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Nearly everybody likes to take the credit for
everything. Isn't it SO?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Everybody has ideas and notions that they
can't afford to make public.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Some people would miss the end Of the world
by being late if it was possible.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

A million men had their wages raised last
year. Naturally, with our luck, we were not one
Of the chosen million; were you?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

The past year is reported to have seen an in
crease in food prices. We are aware Of the fact
ourselves.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Germany might as well understand first as
last that we did not build our ships to be tied up
in port.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

IL you cannot talk for the U. S. A., better keep
your head shut.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Don't, worry about the future-it's coming re-
gardlessly.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

General Filibuster is very i'll, though still A.
kicking.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
American Tree in Europe. n
The locust tree was n Of the frk
American trees to be taken to Europa

Optimistic Thought
independence without wealth
more common than with It
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Manager Wilson will start the season with the
SAM old team.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Why is it that no songs are ever sung about
father?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Tom Edison isn't the sort that quits in a pet
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Almost anybody can promise to do better when
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Most people lose their temper at a telephone
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Have you seen the yellow Peril?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

kicking.
Don't worry about the future-it's coming re-
gardlessly.
Manager Wilson will start the season with the
same old team.
If you cannot talk for the U. S. A., better keep
your head shut.
At the end of the world there will be some
r~egretful farewels.
Everybody stands for the right if you hear
them talk about it.
How many people in this place know where
all the states are?
Not q state in the Union would now admit that
It's following Bryan.
1.-THE secret of success" says J. W. Hamilton,
lis ambition plus will"
Nearly everybody likes to take the credit for
everything. Isn't it so?
Everybody has ideas and notions that they
can't afford to make public.
The lower the salary an oficeholder is paid the
more men seem to want it.
Some people would miss the end Of the world
by being late if it was possible.
DR.. Ira Remsen says: 1--WE deliberately waste
about one-ffth of our resources"
Did you know-the United States makes $780,
100000 worth of buttons every year.
Keep on good terms with all your neighbors:
life Is too short to play the dog and cat act.
It is estimated that ten million people have
been killed, captured or wounded in the present
war.
Whenever you can't feel sympathy for a man
in trouble, your heart needs internal re-arrange-
tment.
The past year is reported to have seen an in
crease in food prices. We are aware of the fact
ourselves.
On the first of January in this country there
was $500, 900 autos in use. What do you think
about that?
We haven't seen the usual pun for this time
of the year, about this: "A lot Of spring poets
win soon spring up"
1t is estimated that one-third Of our export
trade fell off in the first month of the German
submarine warfare.
How many times have you heard the quota
ton: THE mills Of the gods grind slowly but they
grind exceedingly fine?
Plan some definite work, and go ahead. Don't
wait for something to turn up. First thing you
know, you'll be turned down.
FOR the first time in perhaps fifty years the
Shfps lines u Great Britain have placed orders in
thjjgIrountry for merchant ships.
M -
A million men had their wages raised last
year. Naturally, with our luck, we were not one
Of the chosen million; were you?
II q remarkable that there was no sign Of any
ansnci4l panic when the revelation Of Germany's
plans agAinSt Us were made known.
w 49, hads . married lady to tell Us she was
NI1nl NJ drop " ! nots, but we said NerSs not
y NJ undsrtakar business.
22SSE &y@H42 NXS& " q &6s
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
CockfieId Prudhomme.

The stately old colonial home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Alphonse Prud.
homme of Bermuda was the scene
of a beautiful tho simple wedding
on Tuesday afternoon of last week
when the youngest daughter oil
the house was married by Father
Baumgartner to DR.. LEROY A.
Cockfeld.
Beautiful roses formed bower
benelthwhich the bridal party stood
when it entered to the strains of
Mendelssohn's wedding march
played by Mss Mildred Hill, led
BY Miss Julia Prudhomme, sister
of the bride who wore a handsome
gown of white net and lace carry
Inc bridesmaid roses; then little
Maize Hunter niece of the bride
10 a dainty lingerie frock carrying
the rings in the heart of great
white rose and last the handsome
bride on the arm of her father
and they were met at the impro-
yised altar by the groom attended
BY DIR. Jos. Bath as best man.
The bride looked very lovely in an
exquisite gown of embroidered net
and lace over satin, the veil held
in place By a bandeau of orange
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03

blossoms and she carried a shower
boquet of valley lilies and bride
roses.
During the signing of the regis
ter Miss Norma Hill sang very
sweetly Because" and then the
guests we're ushered into the din
ing room where at a handsomely
appointed table, cakes and candies
were served and in sparkling
champagne, toasts were offered by
Messrs Ambrose Hertzog, Phanor
and U. P. Breazeale, G. M. Cum
bingham, with Hon. R. A. Hun
ter of Shreveport presiding as
Postmaster.
The happy pair left on the can
nonball for New Orleanes, from
there to the Gulf Coast for short
trip, the bride wearing a modish
blue travelling gown with hat,
gloves and shoes to match, and on
their return will take possession
of a lovely new bungalow, hand
samely furnished at Bermuda,
where the popular young groom
while practicing his profession
also manages his own estate.
DR.. and Mrs. Cock6eld were
the reciptints of a number Of
handsome presents and many good
wishes from their large circle of |
friends.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
The Round Table Club

One of the most enjoyable OF
the many delightful meetings thai
the Round Table Club has to its
credit, was the meeting of Tues.
day afternoon when Mrs. Charles
DeBlieux entertained this popular
organization. Beautiful roses
were tastefully arranged in the
reception hall and parlor where
the five tables were placed and
after an unusually gay and ami
mated game, the handsome first
prize was won by Mrs. Alice De-
Blfeux, the second by Mrs. Liv-
ingston Prudhomne, and the gen.
eral consolation by Mrs. L. De-
Blieux. A delicious turkey lunch
con with asparagus tips and lettuce
salad with mayonraise, finger rolls.
ice tea and minis was daintily
served by the charming hostess
assisted by her sister, Mrs. S.
Hart and Mrs. j. G. DeBlieux to
the members and guests. Mines.
Trichel of Shreveport. NJ. Russ
Of San Antonio, Macoomb r.
Hill, y. r. Keyser. l.. DeBlieux,
{. Prudhomne, G.. Voters, Mills
paugh, Himel, Wemp and Misses
NJ. Katie and Carmen Breazeale.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
The Merry Thirteen

One Of the biggest social func-
cions of the season was enjoyed
Thursday afternoon when Mrs. A.
Volers entertained The Merry
Thirteen, and great many other
in and out OF town guests.
Beautiful roses were massed in
the halls and narlor where the six
tables were placed for the game at
the end of which Mrs. Livingston
Prudhomne was the lucky winner
of the pretty first prize, Mrs.
Philip Cloutier, the second, Mrs.
Porter the guests and Mrs. E.
Cloutier, the BOBBY, all being
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
The Book Club

Mrs. j. B. Aswell entertained
The Book Club on Saturday after
noon most delightfully."- when swee
peas and roses were used for dec
oratio1s an artistic arrangement
in patrolic color of red and white
roses and blue corn flowers, just
the exact shade of the national
colors attracting unusual attention.
Instead of the customary liter
ary contest or stunt, sewing bee
occupied the guests, the humming
of machines and clipping of scis
sors keeping time to the merry
hum of voices as all busted them
selves sewing for some little chill
dren, the hostess generously pro-
viding the material for dresses
and underclothes. When time
was called quite a bit had been &C.
complished and after enjoying the
delicious ice fruit punch and
Angels food, the guests separated,
having enjoyed delightful and
profitable entertainment. In ad.
dition TO members, Mines. Steph-
ems, M. Voy, McCook, Montgom-
cry, M. Pierson, Brook, Kelly
and Miss Guadia enjoyed the
evening with the club.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03

beautiful needlework of the skilled
hostess. Throughout the game de-
licious divinity fudge was served
and at the conclusion a turkey
luncheon with potato salad. and
ice tea by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. J. Voters to the members
and guests who included Mines.
Himel, Porter, g, Cloutier, NJ.
Hyams, G, L, Breazeale, Emil
Cloutler, Misses Viola and Vera
Prudhomne, Estellc Cloutier and
Mines. Lampre, Lawton, P, Prud-
homne and A. Cloutier of Bermu-
da and Mrs. E. Cloutier of Campti.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03

Everybody is requested to please
send all the flowers possible Tin
bowls or vases with name at
tached) to the Comus Club on
Monday morning between 10 and
II a. M, as the Committee Of the
Better Baby celebration is anxious
to have a proper setting for the
babies and nothing can be more
beautiful or appropriate than
flower, for the fairest flowers Of
them all.-our babies.
The City Drug Co. has acquired
the entire management of The
Olympic, having bought the half
interest owned by Mr.. Philip
Breda. and having contracted for
the Paramount feature player with
others, the management pro-
poses to give as good shows posi-
BILE for any moving picture
theatre, anywhere. The Monday
evening feature of giving to the
holders of the lucky numbers five
one pound boxes of candy, will
continue and the patrons are as
sured of the best service, best pic
lures, best prices and most cour-
teous treatment within the power
of the new management.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
TO MEMBERS OF SCHOOL BOARD

In order that the Assessor NAV be
able to give us better information, the
meeting of Natchitoches Parish School
Board viii be postpond from May 7th,
to May l4th, 1917.
(Signed) EDGAR LEVY, Pres.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03

The Enterprise is the official journal
of the Police Jury, School Board and
City of Natchitoches. Send in your
subscription and keep posted on the
official proceedings of these important
bodies.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03

When a man takes tumble down
the ladder of life he always blames it
either on some woman above him, who
threw" him down, or on some woman
below, who Cured him down,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-03
Personal
AND
OTHERWISE


pi Valley, 9th to 7th cloudy wit
rain. On the 8th a warm way
will form over the middle we!
and move eastward, 9th to lot
warm with thunder showers, lit
I to 18th clear and warm.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Sutton @
, Clarence were visitors on Tuesday
Brassieres at SEMMELMAN'S. /
Mr.. T. Giles of Cininnati wa
a business visitor this week.
New showing of sports skirting an
voiles Csc at SEMMELMAN'S
Mrs. John Carr spent a coupl,
of days in Shreveport during thu
week.
Just received six new styles, ir
$3.50 waists at SEMMELMAN'S
Mines. Prothro and Teer Of
Campti were visitors to Natchi.
toches Saturday.
Save your potatoes from the "Potatc
Bug" use Parish Green, for sale at
KAFFIE'S Department Store.
Mr.. /. Rosenthal of Alexandria
was a week end visitor to Natchi-
toches.
Georgette, in large Jap effects on
stylish colored grounds at SEMMEL-
MANS.
Miss Ada Carver has returned
home after enjoying the past few
months in New Orleans.
Palm Beach cloth, iu rose, very at
tractiye, a yard 35c at SEMMEL-
MANS.
Mr.. Sam Levy attended the
Bankers Convention in Lake
Charles last week.
Kill Mr.. Potato Bug with "Paris
Green" for sale at KAFFIE'S De-
partment Store.
: Mr.. b. q. Caldwell spent Sun
,sY and Monday 10 Natchitoches
III route 70 South Carolina.
Hat bands and ribbons in ned white
and blue at SEMMELMAN'S.
Hon. Fl. III. White of Alexan-
dria, was visitor to town We'd
nesday.
Bathing suits and caps at sEMMEL-
MANS
Mrs. Jules Messi and grand
daughter Miss Daisy Tessier OF
Shreveport are visiting relatives. |
Cotton dresses just received, choice
colors and models at SEMMELMAN'S.
Mr.. Glenn Cornell of Kansas
City spent the week end in Match
itoches on one of his periodical
visits.
Porch Rockers Of all kinds at the
right price at KAFFIE'S DEPART
MENT STORE.
Mr.. Robert Phillips left Satur-
day night for Philadelphia where
business may detain him for ten
days or more.
Mrs. j. G. TricheI of Shreve-
port left Friday for Alexandria
after weeks visit to Mrs. Kate
Trichel and daughter. /,
Mems silk belts, white, navy and /
at SEMMELMAN'S
Miss Veva Chaplin reached
lome Tuesday night from New
Orleans very much improved BY !
Ter two months stay in that CITY.
Palm Beach silk ties 35c at SEM /
Mr.. Hebert SewaIl of New Or e
pans, the genial representative Of
4 aham Paper Co, spent Tues
llsy in town.
saporoii Rockers of all kinds at the
Ient price at KAFFIE'S DEPART
TENT STORE.
Mr.. Clarence Edgerton of Cou- :
hatta was the guest of Mr.. and :
irs- Henry Turpin enroute from :
arcadia.
Ii
Dir. Charles Greene who has )
cen in New Orleans at the Touro i
nder treatment for the past ten +
ays is convalescing very nicely. j,
wash skirts csc to SIS at sEMMEL- y
ANS. a
Mr.. Tom Sirachan and son left
II their home in Colorado Springs D
! Monday after enjoying the d