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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
GREENWOOD BOY
JOINS THE NAVY
J. T. Wells, Jr., Home for Ten Days
Before Reporting for Duty-Has
Been in East.

Mr.. J. T. Wells, Jr., the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Wells of this
city, who has for the past two years
been connected with the Third Nat
ional Bank, of Springfield, Mass, is at
home for ten days with his parents
and friends before reporting for duty
with the United States Navy, which
branch of the service he has enlisted
in.
Mr.. Wells father was in Springfield
for three years prior to coming here
though he is a native Of this state.
He was born and raised in Vicksburg.
It takes lot more patriotism to re-
sign a good position to enlist in the
service Of the Country than it does
to quit loafing or leave q nominal job
for service and Mr.. Wells in resigning
his position with the above banking
institution to join the Navy has dis
played . love Of Country second to
none. ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
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BRICK LAYING
STARTS TODAY
All In Readiness for Work on New
Kings Daughters Hospital Be-
ing Erected on River Front.

Actual brick laying on the new for
ty thousand dollar Kings Daughters
Hospital being built on River Front,
began today. The forms and excava-
ton have been completed and every
thing is in readiness to rush the work
to an early completion.
The Kings Daughters have accom-
pllshed much in Lefore County and
the erection of this handsome new
hospital is the crowning success of
their work SO far. It is monument
to their unceasing efforts and a mile
post in the strides which the organi-
zat!on hopes to take in this county in
the future.
The work Of the Kings Daughters
has been given the support of the bus
mess people and citizenship Of Green
wood and Lefore County in the past
and will continue to be supported lib
ersqy in everything that organiza-
ton attempts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
TO DEMONSTRATE
POWER TRACTOR
Use of Tractors on Farm to Be Shown
Also Car of Hogs Fed on Bur
Clover.

DR.. w. T. johnson, owner Of New
Hope plantation and one Of the most
progressive farmers in Leaore County,
has recently purchased a power-trac-
tor of a different design from any
used here before and has made ar
rangements with an expert to be at
"New Hope" next Wednesday after
noon to demonstrate the many uses
of the tractor on the farm.
DR.. johnson also has car of hogs
to be shipped next Saturday. These
hogs have been fattened on Bur Clover
pasture and corn and cotton seed meal
fed from self feeders.
All are invited to attend this meet
ing next Wednesday afternoon, May
23rd.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
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CHURCH FAVORS
PROHIBITION
Presbyterian General Assembly at
Dallas Sends Resolutions to WASH
ingtOn Officials. 5s
(By Associated Press) J

Dallas, May 21-The Presbyterian
General Assembly Of the United
States of America today adopted q
resolution favoring National Prohibi-
tion and forwarded q copy to Presi-
dent Wilson, Vice President Marshall
and Speaker Clark. After adopting
the resolution the assemblage rose
and sung America"
The Assembly also voted unanim-
ously in favor of a reunion Of the
Northern and Southern branches Of
the church.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
SCOUTS ON HIKE.

Will Spend Today, Tonight and To.
morrow ON Blue Lake Fishing.
The Boy Scouts Of Greenwood are
having their first outing today. They
left this morning on hike to Blue
Lake under the leadership Of Director
Sanford, to spend today, tonight and
tomorrow fishing and enjoying . gem
eral big time such as only boys can
have upon trip Of this kind.
The Scouts made the hike in several
different ways, some went by rail, 9th
ers on wheels and q few went in
automobiles. The hike calls out three
Of the Daily Commonwealth carrier
boys, fourth being unable to get
away. The three who went are JOS
eph Rennie, William Cooper and
George A. Spivey.. The scout connect
ed with the force who was unable to
leave is Barton Kirby,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
Machinery PUT IN MOTION FOR
REGISTRATION ON JUNE FIFTH
pecistration Board Named by Governor and In
structions Issued-Local Registrars to Be
Named-LOts of Work Ahead.
nAR
"a n "a n - "a

every precinct in your county; report
to this Office on or before May twenty
fourth that this has been done. The
County Board shall at once provide
suitable booths or places for such reg
istration. You have blanks already
furnished by War Department. These
instructions will be carried out strictly,
using utmost expedition to speed up
the work. Letter follows giving spe-
cific instructions. See copy Of draft
act now in your possession.
(Signed) "THEO. G. BILBO,
Governor"
Because of the age limit it is
thought that the registration will not
be as heavy as registrations for elec-
tions. In the counties inhabited most
ly by white people this probably will
prove true but in the Delta counties
where the negroes are 50 numerous it
is hard to estimate the actual number
VINO Will reglSCer.
+; The War Department has estimated
: that the draft will take ten per cent.
of the population, or approximately
ten million men in the United States.
If that estimate holds true in Leaore
County there will be something like
four thousand to register on June
fifth.
The number of negroes between the
ages of twenty one and thirty who will
come forward and register is an un-
known quantity in the Delta and the
matter rests largely with the planta-
ton owners at the present time. If
those working negroes give the word
and sufficiently stress the importance
of their registering it is probable that
large number will turn out. If left
to register of their own accord
many will not do 80 and will have to
be searched out by the officers later.
Anyone reading the Draft Act will see
the futility of trying to evade regis
tration. The penalty is one year in
prison and forcible registration at the
end of that period.
The job cut out for the Registration
Board and the local registrars in the
Delta is no small one and the Board
is seeking diligently for able men to
serve as registrars in the different
precincts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
TWO RED CROSS
NURSES KILLED
Accident Occurred When Shell from
Ships Gun Richochetted-TwO
Dead One Injured.
(By Associated Press)


New York, May 21-Two American
nurses, members Of the ambulance
unit enroute to France, were killed
yesterday aboard an American ship,
when pieces of shell fred by the gun
crew in practice richochetted from the
waters surface and scattered among
the nurses and surgeons on deck. A
third nurse was seriously wounded.
The steamship sailed Saturday for
Europe. With the flag at half mast
she came into an American port this
morning bringing the bodies Of the
dead nurses. These were brought
ashore. The accident happened at two
thirty yesterday. The ships officers
explanation stated that when the shell
struck the water ITS feet from the
vessel the centrifugal force caused bits
of steel to fly back on board. One Of
the officers who was standing beside
the nurses was uninjured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, May 21-According to
a Berlin dispatch the German under
secretary of foreign affairs told q
Spanish newspaper man that Ger
many's note relative to the sinking Of
the Spanish steamer Patricio was
handed the Spanish Ambassador Sat-
urday.
The character of the note was init
mated by the secretary, as declaring
that Germany is actuated by desire
for friendliest feelings to exist be-
tween Germany and Spain. The off,
cial said that the sinking Of Spanish
ships is to be blamed on England be-
cause that country delayed the depart
ure of the vessels from English ports.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
sToREKEEPERs HAVE TROUBLE.
Some of the Troubles and How to Stop
Them Are Shown in Court House
Friday Night, May Is, 8 O'clock.

Many large corporations through
out the country are preparing motion
picture films to bring their product to
the attention Of the public.
The National Cash Register Com
pany of Dayton, Ohio, has blazed the
trail along these lines, and now the
public as we'll as the merchants are
told through motion pictures how to
overcome many Of the difficulties that
arise in running a business
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

In compliance with the orders OF the
War Department and Of the Presi'
a.rt Of the United States the Govern
or of Mississippi has set in motion
machinery toward the proper regis
.xot;on of all those subject to draft
for service in the army under the bill
n.ssed by Congress last week. The re-
sponsibility of the work falls upon the
registration board named in each
county.
The Sheriff of the county received a
,elecram this morning from the Gov
ernor giving orders to carry out the
vok and naming the members Of the
Board, A letter has also been receiv-
oil by the Sheriff from the Governor
giving more detailed instructions.
Those who comprise the Board Of
Registration in each county are, the
Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, County Health
Officer and Tax Assessor. In this
county those gentlemen are, Sheriff
Mr.. T. C. CARROT, Clerk, Mr.. Sharkey
Pate, Health Officer, DR.. w. T. Math-
ews and Tax Assessor, Mr.. J. E. Den
mis-.
The Board named will Immediately
appoint registrars in each precinct to
hold the registration. The Governor
suggests that two men for each eigh-
ty persons likely to register be named.
When these registrars are selected
their names will be published in The
Daily Commonwealth.
In his letter the Governor states
that the War Department has made
arrangements to pay those serving as
registrars. 1t is generally understood,
however, that the work will be done
gratis on the part of those appointed.
Men capable of handling the work
with clear handwriting are to be chos-
en-.
Following is the message received
by Mr.. Carrot this morning:
SHERIFF of LeAore County, Green
wood, Miss, You, the Circuit Clerk,
the County Health Officer and the
County Tax Assessor are appointed
County Board Of Registration for
your County to put into force the reg
istration provided for by the selective
draft bill and to appoint registrars for
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

The Business League Association
has secured this film for Friday night
May 25th. It will be shown in Court
House.
Consisting of three reels, it is per-
haps the most elaborate production Of
its kind ever shown. Many expert
motion picture artists, elaborate seem
cry, and an expenditure Of more than
$30,0O0.00 were required in its pro-
duction. It is shown to the public
free.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
DEEPEST REGRET (?)
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen, May 21-The German
minister at Stockholm is reported to
have visited the Swedish foreign min
lister and expressed deepest regret ov-
er the sinking of the Swedish steamers
Vesterland, Vixen and Aspen. The
three vessels were sunk in the Gulf Of
Bothina. Several members Of the
crews lost their lives. The vessels
were laden with grain from British
ports. The destruction caused intense
Indignation in Sweden.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
FIRE THIS MORNING.
Home of Mr.. A. Bernstein on Wash.
ington Badly Damaged.

Fire which was discovered soon aft
er eleven o'clock this morning extern
slvely damaged the home of Mr.. A..
Bernstein on the corner Of Washing
ton and Fulton street. The fire was
discovered in the upper part of the
TWO story residence and gave the fire.
men good deal of trouble to put
out. The house was covered with
Asphaltic shingles which probably ac-
counts for the damage not being
greater. Damage by water and smoke
will equal that Of the flames.
The damage will amount to several
hundred dollars, the exact amount has
not yet been estimated. The house and
contents were partly covered with in
surance.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

COMPETENT TEACHER will coach
limited number Of grade pupils during
the summer. Personal attention.
Rates reasonable. English and mathe-
matics, q speciality. Open June 4th-
Mrs. J. B. Smith, Phone 20l.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
ATLANTA GETS
TRAINING CAMP
Second for That City Designated by
War Department Today-C0-
lumbia, s. c., Gets One.
(By Associated Press

Washington, May 2l-The second
training site was designated today by
the War Department for Atlanta.
making two for the city. It was off,
cially announced that Columbia, s. G.,
had been selected as cantonment, or
division training camp site.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
NAMES ANNOUNCED.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 2l-The two Red
Cross nurses killed on an American
steamer it was stated at headquarters
today, were Edith Ayres and Helen
Wood, both of Chicago and attached
to Base Hospital Number twelve.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
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RULE OUT TAX
ON RAW COTTON
Point of Order in House Won Fight
Today After Long and Bitter De-
bate-$2.5O Bale.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 2l-The propos-
ed amendment to the War Revenue
Bill to tax raw cotton $3.50 bale was
ruled out on a point order in the
House today after a prolonged and
heated debate.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
+ + + + + + +++* + + + + 4
+ BIG FIRE IN ATLANTA .
lBy Associated Press J

+ (By Associated PresS)
+ BULLETIN. Atlanta, May 81 4
+ -(4:o5 P. Mp-Fire starting =
+ late today in the warehouse Sec +
+ tion is being swept by high +
+ wind and at three o'clock was +
= moving rapidly toward the white +
+ residence section. A distance Of +
+ or twelve blocks has been cover +
+ ed. Sixty negro houses have +
+ been burned. +
4 + + + + ~ + + + 4 + + + +
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
FRENCH TAKE TRENCHES.
(Bv Associated Press)

Paris, May 21-Several lines Of
German trenches in the Champagne.
near Moronvilliers were captured last
night by the French, the war Office an
nounces. The French captured eight
hundred prisoners and found the Ger
man shelters filled with dead.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
FRENCH GAIN FOOTHOLD.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, May 21-The war Office an
nounced today that the French yester-
day obtained a fooehold at Mont Car
nillett and Mont Keil. The Germans
brought down fourteen Entente air
planes on the western front yesterday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York and New Orleans Cotton
Ten Points of Today-New York
Spots Five Up.

The New York and New Orleans
cotton markets closed ten points off
today. Spots at New York were five
up and unchanged at New Orleans.
Sales 1924 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
ITALIANS WIN HILL.
by Associated Press

Rome, May 21-Italian troops yes
terday captured hill between Pslli-
ova and Britova in the offensive on
the Julian front and extended their
positions on to Vodice, the war Office
nnnn,,nres. N ~4it ~ IL 4 hi
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
HEAVY LOSS OF SHIPPING.
(By Associated Press)

New York, May 21-James Case, an
American business man, arrived to-
day from Spain. He said that one
sixth Of that country's merchant ma
rine has been destroyed by subma-
rines.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

II you are not asfng the advertis-
ing columns Of The Commonwealth
daily or wsskly-you are loser, and
20 sre W.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
GERMANY HAS ONLY FRIENDLIEST
FEELING FOR SPAIN AND SWEDEN
AAAAAA "a
Blames Sinking of Spanish Vessels Upon Delay in
British Ports and Expresses Regret Over Sink
ing of Three Ships for Sweden.

ing the night captured the support Of
trench behind the Hindenburg line.
The trenches were taken during the
morning, the war Office announced to-
day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
RAILROADS ARE LIABLE.
Supreme Court Holds That "Drovers
Pass" is Good.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 21-Federal Laws
prohibiting railroads from giving free
passes, the Supreme Court decided to-
day, does not exempt them from lia-
bility for the lives of stock attendants
injured while travelling on Growers
passes" issued under the uniform
livestock contract"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
RIOTING ATlLISBON.

Lisbon, May 21-The scarcity Of
bread and potatoes has caused riot
ing here. Mobs attacked the stores.
The police restored order.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
BRITISH MISSION LEAVES.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 21-It was an
nounced today that the British official
mission will finally leave Washington
next week for brief visit to Chicago,
then to Toronto, Montreal and Ot-
tawa.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

Why not let The Daily Common
wealth visit your home evsgy after
noon1 s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

GERMAN TRENCHES TAKEN.
(By Associated Press)
London, May 21-British troops dur.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi = Cloudy tonight and
Tuesday. Probably showers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
JOE w. ALLISON DEAD.
Former President Cotton Seed Crush
ers Passes With Heart Disease.
fpx, Acaoc;otod pross)

Dallas, May 81 Joe w. Allison,
former president of the Interstate
Cotton Seed Crushers Association and
we'll known throughout the South died
here today Of heart disease
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
NEW YORK MARKET.

New York Spots 2l.15-5 up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
ENTENTE ATTACKS REPULSED.
(Ry Associated Pressl

(By ASsOclated PreSSJ
Sofia, Bulgaria, May 21-The re-
pulse Of further Entente attacks on
the Macedonian front is announced by
the war Office,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-30
ROCKVILLE MARYLAND. FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 30. 1917
Special Sale Of
Rare Bargains.

Wishing to reduce our stock. we are
Offering rare bargains in seasonable mer-
chandise. which should be great attrac
ton TO the buying public. as all GOODS have
advanced in price, and still Going higher.
ana many tmnes can NOT DC replaced at
p',Ss' n - ."', 80 AZ
81 Mnswa's nno'eunn' regular QUO
guanty, az ovc.
- WON ingram catpet' 'oc qua'isy' az
SOC -. "a -,
G cotton more carpet QUO quahty'
~ ooC' a. an
XIX wool npre rugs. 9o'oV quanlty. az 20
80 ~ noaVy-woo' nDre rugs % quahty'
i, N -, - ...,.
LaoiSs aii-woc, sweater Goals regular
~ quail.y =, @s.io'
y L ~ a-wp % Sweater ~ ooa'S' iesu'af
eIioy lus. ~ q. 800 .s -, 49, .aa,,,..
i, l ~ aii-woos sweatef eeats' regular
~; M qusn.y' q. Si,ao. ~. -. ..u.,,..
90 "osIs an~ ~ 81 '"ea'o' Soaa'' ioSu'"i
~I M Huy III a. ' Sai'v. q, ,e ,
MISSES as aii-woois weater coa's' Si''o quar-
NY S,;eo h,.,L - ,,o .d ...o,
N LaulSs piacA' navy, U ~ Sn anu s'ee'
$a75.
Ladies' wool Maid skirts 81 80 ouali,v
at 50. rs
Ladies' silk waists in black, white and
pink, $3.50 quality, at So.
Ladies SIX waists IN white PINK and
Oiue, Sl'SS quality at Sl'zo'
DRESS GOODS AND WASH GOODS.
A splendid line at much less than regu-
lar prices as long as they last:
oO-inch all wool broad cloths IN black.
Diue. brown ana green, regular Si.zo quail
lty. at 15c'
44-inch all wool sponged and shrunk
serees at III;
oo-lnch all wool spun9ed and shrunk'
''.soS .JsH a 10Y quun. i. az oS Ss ,,,
=, on ''o p'"see 'ui''''s'' H'o qua"'S'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-30
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Alice Gertrude Hough, Plaintiff,
vs..
John Edgar Hough. Defendant.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as Court of Equity. No. 1882 Equity.


The object of this bill Of complaint y to
procure an absolute divorce from the de-
PENDANT John Edgar Houeh. and the Gus.
tody of Vera Marie Hough, minor Child
of the parties. The bill of complaint al
leges. In substance. as follows:
1. That the plaintiff is resident OF
Cabin John. Montgomery county. Maryland.
and has been resident Of said Village,
county and State for more than two years
Immediately preceding the filing OF this
dent Of the State of Maryland and does
not reside therein, and his last known
place of residence was Washington city.
In the District Of Columbia.
Q. That the plaintiff and defendant were
married In the town Of Rockville, Mont
aomery county. Maryland. on the 25th day
Of June. A. D. 1902. by the Reverend Sam
uel r. White, a minister Of the Gospel.
8. That the plaintiff and defendant lived
together as husband and wife at Cabin
John. Montgomery county, Maryland, until
on or about the LIST day Of September, A.
d. 1902. when the defendant without any
just cause, reason or excuse abandoned
and deserted the plaintiff. That said sep
aration and abandonment have been con-
tinuous and uninterrupted ever since the
said list day of September. A. d, 1902.
That the abandonment and separation
were deliberate and final. and that there
are no reasonable expectations Of recon-
Citation between the parties.
4. That the plaintiff was always kind,
dutiful and devoted wife.
5. That there was one child born as a
result Of said marriage. named Vera Marie
houeh. aged Is years, who is now and
always has been in the custody of the
plaintiff.
6. That the defendant has utterly failed
to provide anything whatsoever for the
support and maintenance Of the plaintiff
or said minor child since the said LIST day
Of September. A. D. 1902. and that the
plaintiff has been compelled by her own
labor to support both herself and minor
child.
1t Is thereupon this 7th day of March.
A. d. 1917. by the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery County. Maryland, ordered that
the plaintiff, Alice Gertrude Hough. by
causing copy Of this order to be inserted
in some newspaper printed and published
in said Montgomery county. Maryland, once
In each Of four successive weeks before
the 7th day Of April, A. D. 1917. giving
notice to the defendant. John Edgar Hough.
of the object and substance Of this bill,
warning him to appear in this Court in
person or by solicitor on or before the 23rd
day Of April to show cause. II any he has.
why decree ought not be passed as
prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True cOpy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY. Clerk.
mar Std
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-30
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md. letters
testamentary on the personal estate Of
LUCINDA CONNELL.
late Of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on
or before the 7th day Of September, 1917
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 7th day Of March. 1917.
CLARENCE l.. HICKERSON.
mar 9-4t Executor