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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01
YOUNG MEMS
CLASS ENTERTAINS.

Last Friday evening at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. +. Case, the
young men of the Berean Bible
class of the First Baptist Sun
Gay School rendered a most de-
nghtfm reception to the young
ladies' of the Kings Daughters
OF the same Sunday School.
The class organized istelf in
TO court by electing a judge,
snerlff, clerk and prosecuting at
torney and constituting its full
legal talent into a bar. The
guest were "subpoenaed" in
stead of being invited. Sheriff
Henry Binford, either in person
Tor by one of his deputies, read
the subpoena to the invited
guest.
The beautiful home of the host
and hostess was decorated IN the
class colors white, nile green and
gold, and over all the national
eolors were draped.
The court assembled promptly
at 5 p. IN. with Judge j. W.
koney presiding and a full repre-
sentation of the Berean bar pres
lent The foreman of the Berean
grand jury, Frank Chambers, had
filed true BILL of Indictment
against one of the young men of
the class for violating certain or
ders of the school and class IN
that he had furnished one of q
young ladies with liberal sup
ply of candy, causing the young
lady to become so absorbed III
contemplating her present tina
she forgot to come to Sunday
School.
Judge S. ID. Stembridge was
was engaged by the defence and
put up a strong battle in the In
terest of his client. Judge Me
Neil assisted by Judge Stair,
represented the class In the
prosecution, while Miss Effie
Bruer was the able clerk of the
court. The case was tried before
"a jury of ladies, composed of
Misses Robbie Moore, Annie Lee
Brown, Kathryne Brock, Lottie
Hampton, Blanch Binford and
Mrs. Frank Chambers. Miss
Moore, acting as foreman of the
jury.
Several witnesses were present
| ed on each side. The witnesses
for the prosecution were chiefly
young ladies who were not GER
tain that the box In question con-
tanned candy as the young lady
did not invite them to sample
the contents, aA5 as the jurors
were equally unfortunate they
brought in a verdict of guilty,
assessing a fine of very liberal
supply of chocolate bon bons for
the whole court against the young
man.
The "Stahr' witness for the
prosecution was Judge Stair who
seemed to have had an intimate
knowledge o the whole affair,
and insisted on telling it In ev-
cry detail.
The refreshments of the even
ing consisted of ice cream and
cake and a large bowl of fruit
punch.
The young men of the Berean
class are under lasting obligations
to Mr.. and Mrs. +. T.. Case for
the pleasure of the evening, to
their fair guests and friends as
we'll as to themselves.
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SEXTON

John Sexton and Miss Lucille
Andrews stole a march on their
friends when they slipped off
to Union City Sunday evening
and were quietly married about 8
o clock by Esq. Morris. They
were driven over in a car by
Roy Thompson, who was the on
ly one from Hickman to witness
the ceremony.
The groom is a son of w. p.
Sexton, and is known in the
baseball world as Cherry Red. "
He is in the employ of Rome s res
taurant. The bride is the daugh-
ter of j. p. Andrews, a local liv-
eryman, and is sweet sixteen"
The couple will make their home
in Hickman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01
BAD COLDS FROM
SUDDEN CHANGES.

Spring brings all kinds Of
weather and with it come colds
and the revival of winter coughs
and hoarseness. DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey will head off a new
cold or stop the old one, the
soothing balsams relieve the
sore throat and heal the irritated
tissues Get bottle today and
start treatment at once. AT your
druggist, 25c. Formula on the
bottle. Advt.
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mrs. MElToN'S LETTER


jackson, Nizs.--~I shall feel repaid
TOR writing this letter II l can help any
tired. worn-out mother OF housekeeper
- Ind health and strength as 1 have
n have = family Of i've. sew. cook
and do my Homework and 1 became
very much rundown in health A friend
asked me 20 Try VinoL did 80 and now
4 am we'll and strong aud my old tims
energy has been restored. Vinol has NO
superior as tonic for WORKOUT. run
down. tired mothers or housekecpers."
-M1 j. NJ MELroN, Jackson. Miss.
1s1D = 1u1DonI dEuGg1ses.
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j. b.. the little son of Jerry
Sparkman, age six months and
20 days, died here Friday, after
= painful illness of erysipelas
The little form was laid to rest at
the Brownsville cemetery Satur-
day.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01
cHeKITOHEN
GBINFIaH

Every established mental conotion
IL an acquired habit. and II mas
come such by continuous repeution
thought Dependency and cheeriu
ness. anger and calmness. covetous
ness and generosity indeed are AZ
states OF mind-are habits built up "
choice. until they have become au.o
matte. A thought constantly repeates
at last becomes a fixed habit OF NINA
and from such habits proceeds the me-
James Allen
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ANGLIN--FERGUSON.

On last Monday Miss Anna Mae
Ferguson and Robert A. Anglin,
OF West Hickman, went to Union
City on the afternoon train where
they were quietly married, re-
turning on the night train. The
BRIDE is well known young lady
of West Hickman, and well
known to many Hickman people,
having a position with the Cum
berlend Tel. & Tel. CO., until a
short time ago, and is an excellent
young lady. The groom Is an
of the Mengel Box Go.
and well and favorably known
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01
IN REACH-oR QUIT

Suppose . fire broke out today
N the house, office or store adj
joining you how would you stand
IN regard to . fire insurance poll
cyl Have you got one ut ellf
II il in . sound and reliable COM
panyi Now u the best time to
think about it and TO take out q
policy II you haven't one. You
can't get it afterwards you
know. See N about q policy at
once. Tho cost is smal-the
benefits great.
HELM E. HELM
HICKMAN Ky
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Parxhips, Celery, Peppers, Let
tuee, Oranges. Apples, Figs, Can
Berries, Nuts, etc., at Betters-
worth'a
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few ways of preparing
them will not be arniss.
Those who are fortunate
enough to have them in
plenty Will appreciate q
new dish A medium
sized lobster Is the best
to choose. those which
are lively and heavy in
weight. HOLSTERS should
be killed Immediately be-
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01

My prices and goods entities
me to a share of your grocery
and feed business. Satisfaction
guaranteed.]ack Stair.
"Old Judge Coffee "-nothing
better-at Bonduraut Broa
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COOKING LoBsTERs.

These delicate shellfish are SO wen
liked that although In many states
they are hard to get, q
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01

Edwin Fuqua spent . few days
last week in Pine Bluff, Ark.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-03-01

Desirable residence on the
hill, in one of the best neighbor-
hoods in town. Five rooms re-
ception hall, closets and porches,
bath room and voter closet, hot
and cold water, and electric
lights. Will be vacated February
6th.-L. p. Ellison. tic
H. l.. Curtin, the sweet potato
king of Obion county, shipped a
car load $3.50 bushels) of potatoes
from Woodland Mills last week
which Melted him $1.1O f. o. b. car.
He tells US that they averaged
100 bushels per acre.
Have the children's shoes half
soled or repaired. We can save
you the price Of . new pair.-Boe
ton Shoe Store.
$50 Bushels d. F. Cotton Seed
for planting.-W. s. Barketf,
Wet Hiclman
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
LAST WEEK OF
COURT BEGUN
Four Weeks Criminal Term Ends
This Week-Fewer Convictions
Than Usual.

The last week Of the present four
week term of Circuit Court was start
ed this morning after rest of two
days and a half, court having been
adjourned Friday morning at eleven
o'clock until this morning. Numerous
cases Of importance are to come up
this week, many Of which are Of much
interest to the public.
The present term Of court, accord
ing to those in position to know, has
resulted in fewer convictions than any
term held in Lehore County in many
years. One prominent attorney of the
local bar characterized the term as
"a boll-weevil term" The majority
of the criminal cases tried have been
for violation of the liquor laws, most
of which resulted in acquittals. One
life term sentence for murder was
passed and several for grand larceny
which called for a limited number Of
years in the penitentiary.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
COLD WEATHER
AGAIN TODAY
Mississippi Swept by Old Fashioned
Norther Yesterday Afternoon
Big Drop in Temperature.

Another sudden drop in the tenn.
perature occurred yesterday after
noon when the mercury dropped from
about 60 degrees above zero to be-
low freezing, going as low as 16 this
morning. The fall started with a
high wind from the north which
reached the proportions Of a gale.
Snow fell for few minutes late in
the afternoon but within fifteen min
utes the weather was too cold for
snow.
The wind slowly subsided as the
night grew older and was blowing
very little this morning though the
breeze that was stirring was Of the
cutting variety and when one met it
around a sharp corner it penetrated
all clothing.
When the temperature began to
moderate Sunday morning many peo-
pie were in hopes that the winter had
broken but the weather man rudely
dashed their hopes to pieces with the
prediction that yesterday would be
warmer and today colder. The wealth
er man succeeded in his forecast SO
well here recently that the people
are beginning to express some conf
dence in his prediction.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
ORGANIZED SIX
CLUBS LAST WEEK
Miss Allen Smith, Home Economies
Agent for County, Winning
Splendid Successes.

Miss Allen Smith, Home Economies
Agent for the County, is meeting with
marked success in her work, which
was only begun a month ago. Last
week she organized six clubs in dif.
ferent places in the County and has
other engagements for this week
which she is confident will result in
the organization of other clubs.
Last Tuesday Miss Smith visited
Swiftown where she organized two
clubs, Girls Canning Club and .
Woman's Home Demonstration club.
On Wednesday she succeeded in Of.
ganizing two good clubs at Itta Bsna
among the girls and women. On
Thursday Girls Canning Club was
organized at Minter City and another
at Race Track on Friday.
Miss Smith is very much enthused
over the result of last weeks work
and plans for greater success in the
future. She is thoroughly in earnest
in her efforts and has already during
her short stay here accomplished
much and won the admiration and rs-
spect Of all those who have had the
pleasure Of meeting her or have Wit
messed the results Of her efforts In
the home economic work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05

trades on May IS down, followed by
a rapid recovery Of 20 points. Later
positions only 10 to Is lower. As our
market closed SO high running from
so to 81 apart, the divergence in the
opening here and in New York is ac-
counted for. After some nervous de-
clines on small trading the market
settled around 14.8O for May and was
quiet and steady. Of course with so
much intimidating politics, confidence
is not very strong at present and the
market could be easily upset, but
there is rising trend towards
firmer opinion in favor of the inde-
pendent rights of cotton, and that the
three cardinal factors and considera-
tions, resolute defense by spot hold
ers, argumented needs for cotton, and
what there is in the market is by
strong interests.
] r. CLARKE & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
(By Associated Press)

Washington Feb. 5-Grimly pre-
pairing, and with every conviction
that the nations course has been
shaped immutably for it, the United
States began today tense vigil that
may be broken raomentarily Or may
be long drawn out, as Germany makes
affective announced measures Of un-
restricted warfare.
Despite the severance of diplomatic
relations with Germany President
Wilson believes that his long struggle
to preserve the country's peace has
not yet been lost.
Hopes for other neutral nations
adding their voices to that of the
United States to unite the moral for
ces of the world to compel peace in
Europe are bright. It has not been
revealed today whether any response
has come from the suggestions to
neutrals that they follow the example
Of the United States.
It now appears that the sinking Of
the steamer Housitanic by German
submarine was not an illegal act,
since she carried eontraband cargo,
Warming was given the vessel and
the crew saved. +g
The situation in regard to Austria
Hungary has not yet been changed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
SUPREME COURT
DELAYS ACTION
Decision as to Wether Labor Unions
Can be Sued for Treble AmoanE
@ of Damages
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 5The Supreme
Court today postponed the final de-
cision as to wether labor unions can
be sued for treble the damages under
the Sherman Antitrust Law. ThS
Court declined to interfere in thE Ar
kansas suits for $1,283,0O damages
brought against the United Mine
Workers by the Coronodo and other
Arkansas coal companies.
A writ Of prohibition against Judge
Youman's proceeding with the trial
of the coal companaies action pending
the Supreme Court review Of legal
questions involved was denied.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
SUPERVISORS
ARE MEETING
February Session Of Board Began
This Morning-T0 Name County
Depository This Session.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Lefore
County met this morning in regular
session at the Court House, all men,
bers being present. Matters of much
Importance are to come before the
Board, chief Of which perhaps is the
selection Of a bank for the county de-
pository, advertisements for bids were
ordered at the January meeting.
The Board will probably be in ses-
sion through Wednesday Of this
week.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
A CAMPAIGN FOR
THRIFT PLANNED
Meeting of Bankers, Business Men
and Ministers at Y. M. c. A.,
Rooms Last Saturday. IL

Following a meeting Friday after
noon of the Y. M. G. A. committee a
meeting was held Saturday afternoon
in the Offices Of that organization,
composed of bankers, business men
and ministers, to discuss plans for
furthering a campaign for thrift in
Greenwood.
Hon. R. V. Pollard presided at the
meeting Saturday afternoon and after
explaining the object threw the meet
ing open and asked for expressions
and suggestions from those present.
Mr.. Pollard in stating the purpose
Of the meeting declared that the move
was one started by the American
Bankers Association to make the Un-
tied States a thrifty nation, to in
crease bank deposits and to teach the
value Of good investments.
The proposition, as far as Green
wood is concerned, said Mr.. Pollard,
is neither an act connected with the
Y. M. C. A., or with the church but
one to be backed by the banks Of the
city and taken part in by everyone.
The Y. M. c. A. is only the medium
Of Introducing the plan here. After
several Of those present had offered
suggestions and expressed their opin-
ion upon the subject the meeting was
adjourned, the matter to be taken up
again later.
Mr.. S. c. Bull cashier Of the Green
wood Bank and Trust Co., stated that
the plan met with his hearty approval.
his bank has started a campaign Of
Its own in the same direction through
Christmas Savings Club, the sue
cess Of which Mr.. Bull said, was as
sured. Mr.. Bull voiced the keynote
Of the movement when he said that
TO make the nation one of thrift the
work must begin with the children.
Inc Greenwood Bank & Trust Co.,
has over 300 members Of the Christ
mas Saving Club. Mr.. Bull spoke of
the need of creating the habit Of saw
ing in the children and Of encouraging
tin the older people.
AS a suggestion Mr.. Bull said that it
might be well to include in whatever
pan decided upon some means to as
Slst those who saved their money to
make good investments.
Prof. G. E. Saunders at length de-
JAILED the plan Of the high school
banks, as operated in other schools
throughout the United States, and
spoke Of the benefit to Greenwood II
such an institution could be organized
mere, or some plan whereby the school
children could deposit their pennies
ana see their money accumulate.,
No definite. plan was DECIDED upon
st the meeting, the purpose Of which
was more to learn II the movement
would meet with support BY the bank
ITS and business people than to ar
range any detailed plans. Hearty
approval Of . campaign for thrift was
+ voiced BY al present and by numbers
y bankers and business men who
could not bs there.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
NO POSSIBILITIES.
(By Associated Press)

Rome, Feb. 5-The Observatore
Romano does not believe that the rup-
ture Of diplomatic relations between
the. United States and Germany is
likely to lead to actual war. This is
due partly to the policy that has been
followed by the American nation in
the past and partly to the difficulty
of any armed conflict betweet the two
countries on account Of physical diff
culties.s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
CHICAGO's FASHION SHOW.

Chicago, Feb. 5-(By; Union Asso-
ciated Press THE semi-annual fasE.'
ion show and festival of the Chicag !,
Garment Manufacturer Association
opened here today. The gowns and
suits displayed show fashions trend
toward delicate colors for spring and
summer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
ENDORSE THE MOVE.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 5-Democratic
leaders in the Senate at an informal
conference today agreed upon resolu-
tions endorsing President Will
sons action in severing diplomitic re-
lations with Germany, to be SUBMIT
ed and adopted. Later it was intro
duced by Chairman Stone of the For
eign Relations Committee.
The resolution emphasized the Pres
ident's expressed desire to maintain
peace. It went over under rules.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
DIET SQUAD GUESTS AT POLICE
4 DANCE. "A

New York, Feb. (By Union Az.
sociated Press The poliSs dlst
squard, which recently volunteered VI
act as "tryout" in New York City's
test Of the use Of inexpensive foods
to reduce the high cost q living, viii
be special guests at the annual b1ll
Of the Patrolmen's Association W.
night. Governor Whitman md Mayor
Mitchsll will make addresses, s ss
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05

COTTON GOES
STILL HIGHER
New York \ II Closed IS to 90
Points Up. " Orleans 81 to
70 Today.

Another advance was recorded in
cotton today on both the New York
and New Orleans markets, the form
er at the close showing gain Of 85
to 90 points and the latter being up
81 to 10 points. Spots 1T New York
were up 20 points and nominal at
New Orleans. Holders at the latter
place refused to sell. No sales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
ZERO WEATHER
IN THE SOUTH
Another Severe Cold Wave Over
spreads Entire Country East Of
the Rocky Mountains. r.4
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 5-Another Sc
we're cold wave overspread all sec
tions of the country east of the Rocky
Mountains. The temperature in the
South ranged from six above at Nash
vile, Tenn, to two below at Ash
vile, N. c, Some fear is expressed
for the Florida fruit and vegetable
crops.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. Sin serious en-
erpency nearly 100000 men are
available for military service in the
limited States, according to an esti-
mate made by the executive commit
tee of Mayor Mitchell's committee on
national defense.
There are now physically fit for
service in the field, it is said, 10,500,-
mo men between the ages Of 18 and
az.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
RUSSIA THINKS
WAR SOON ENDS
Great Enthusiasm Aroused When
News of U. S.-German Break
Becomes Known at Petrograd.
(By Associated Pressl

\oy Assoclateo Fress)
Petrograd, Feb. 5-The diplomatic
break between the United States and
Germany became known here at noon
Sunday and aroused great enthus-
iasm. The consensus Of opinion is
that the step can be calculated to
bring the war to an early end.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
GERMAN SHIPS
ARE DAMAGED
Interned Vessels in Manila Harbor
Found to Have Been Extensive
ly Injured Is Report.
(By Associated Press)

Manila, Feb. 5-Custom officers,
aided by naval experts, have descov-
cred that all of the seventeen German
ships anchored in the harbor here
have been extensively damaged.
The naval authorities later seized
the vessels and the crews were re-
moved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
GERARD COMES
HOME BY SPAIN
Plans to Have American Interests
Taken Over by Brazilian Minis
ter are Abandoned.
(By Associated Press)

(by Associated PreSSJ
Berlin, Feb. 5-United States Am
bassador' Gerard practically has de-
cided to return to the United States
from Spanish port. The plan to
have the American interests taken ov-
er by the Brazilian minister has been
abandoned and it is not known who
will represent America in Berlin aft
er Gerard's departure.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05

WHAT THE KINGS DAUGHTERS HOS
PlTAL WILL D0fOR tEFlO ORE COUNTY
AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
IT WILL'supply the urgent need for increased hos
pitsl facilities, especially felt by the poor.
1T WILL provide fre-proof, scientifically con-
structed hospita! buildings On commodious and
beautiful grounds.
service, regardless Of place Of residence, ma
tionalty or.creed. .E
1T WILL welcome any reputable physician or sur
geon to practice withiniits walls.itt ~ gas,
1T WILL make special provision for persons Of
moderate means who need hospital service.
1T WILL have Maternity Wards where mothers
and infants will receive the best care.
TWILL carry a staff Of wertrained nurses who
will bs both sympathetic and scientific
1T WILL maintain high class school for the
training of nurses
1T WILL maintain ample fully equipped operating
1T WILL have both anaeshetizing .snd recovery
rooms.
1T WILL have ample and spacious sun parlors.
1T WILL have convenient and adequate elevator
service.
IT WILL have an up to-date x-ray apparatus.
IT WILL afford QUIET needed by nervous pa.
1T WILL have . beautiful situation on river front.
1T WILL give our splendid physicans and sur
geons the facilities they need.
IT WILL be wealth-producsr by conserving the
health and efficiency Of the community.
1T WILL be an addeded factbs !of contentment and
happiness. 4 2, -TT--- IN -.
AN EXPERT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
snsgemsnt BY Hospital Ccmmittse Of Ave from
C l
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
NO MODIFICATION /
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, Feb. 6-According = infor-
nation to be obtained in ofncial quar-.
ters there was no prospect for any
modification Of the orders to tho sub
marines.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
THE WEATHER

Mississippi-Fair tonight, not quite
so cold in south portion. Killing frost
to the coast. Tuesday fair and warm
er,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-05
OPENS COURSE IN RUSSIAN.

Boston, Feb. Shy Union Asso-
ciated Press)-A course in Russian
is to be offered by the College Of
Business Administration Of Boston
University during the second semes-
ter, which began today. The course
is intended to give sufficient knowl-
edge Of commercial Russian to en-
able the students to take advantage
of future trade with Russia.