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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEET
ING CLOSES.

Washington, Feb. 2-(By Union
Associated Press)-The most success
full national meeting of the Chamber
Of Commerce of the United States
ever held, closed today. Among the
questions which it is said will be bet
ter understood in the future as a re-
suit of the meeting are: Daylight saw
ing; the railroad referendum; national
defense and trade relations after the
war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
ADVERTISEMENT OF 4sTRAY.
The State of Mississippi Lefore
County

County.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, thit a horse
found estray, was taken u, by A. ].
knight, on the LIST day of November.
1916, the value of which animal has
been fully appraised by ITO disinter-
ested and competent pd:sons, resi-
dents of Supervisors Dis riot No. 3.
summoned by r. H. Hicka Justice of
the Peace Tor Ranger) in aid for said
county, and duly sworn b] him: and
said appraisers have dur certified
that the value Of said anil al is fftv
CS50.0O) dollars, together with the
following particular description: one
bay horse Is IL hands h&h, 4 wears
old, white hind feet andAwhite spot
on left hip. 4
Witness my signature this goth
day Of January, 1917.
R. H. links, j. P.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
"AULD LANG SYNE" PARTY.

The most enjoyable social function
of the season was the "Auld Lang
Syne" party given on yesterday after
noon at the Memorial Building by
Mrs. Lewis Edward Humphrey and
Miss Blanche Hall. These charming
h~ostesses had everything planned in
perfect detail and had requested their
honored guests to come zen costume
About 100 ladies began to search the
trunks in the attics and get together
the dear old heir looms Of their moth
ers and grandmothers, some wearing
their mothers wedding gowns, while
others their friends wedding gowns,
while some donned their very own,
and still others had on borrowed fin
cry. 1t was a beautiful scene and one
long to be remembered by those for
tunate enough to be present to gaze
upon tn elegant and gorgeous cos
tunes of the good old fashion women
of the long ago nee more assembled
together, in fact it so impressed the
writer of its grandeur that a photog-
rapher was sent for and a picture
faken of the memorable "Auld Lang
Syne" party.
In the receiving line were: Mrs.
Lewis Edward Humphrey, Miss
BlancheHall, Mrs. A. P. Hall and Mrs.
W. R. Humphrey, Mrs. Guy Hall and
Mrs. S. M. Shankle, Of Hollondale.
Quite a number of friends assisted
Mrs. Humphrey and Miss Hall in re-
csiving and in entertaining their
guests.
An appropriate musical program
was beautifully rendered by Mrs R. P.
Parish and Mrs. Roger %Friermood, the
accompanies for the afternoon. Then
the following sweet singers Of Green
wood lent their voices for the pleas
t,re of the guests in the dear old time
songs: Mrs. r. L. Miller sang ,Auld
Lang Syne" with the entire party join
ing in the chorus. Mrs. C. E. Wright
sang Coming Thro' The Rye" Miss
Jane Casey "Old Folks at Home"
Ms. Guy Hall "Annie Laurie" and
Mrs. Will Harper "Love's Old Sweet
Then all Joined in one grand
chorus Dixie" Eight little girls
dressed as Martha and George Wash
danced the "Minuet" in a
graceful name A potato race was
one. Of the enjoyable features of the
afternoons entertainment. A guess
ing contest was heartily entered into
the different ladies representing
old fashiond characters.
Partners were chosen and the grand
march announced when all were invit-
ed down stairs into the Banquet Hall
the tables were arranged in old
fashioned style with decorations Of
antique candles and silver nut and
fruit bowls, filled with nuts and fruits,
the yellow Jonquils in the tall
vases and garlands of ivy gracefully
tWined on the snow white damask of
the long tables. Boiled custard and
cake was thoroughly enjoyed, good
old white and marble cake, like our
mothers use to make was served from
The old fashion cake stands. After
this sumptuous feast appropriate
toasts were made by Mrs. Humphrey,
Mrs. Monroe McClurg, Mrs. F. M.
Sandifer, Mrs S. L. Gwin, Mrs. J. L.
Gillespie and Miss Flora Reiman, thus q,
making a happy ending to a most en-
afternoon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

CONTRACT BLANKS FOR SALE
The Commonwealth Office has for
sale RENT, SHARE and WAGES
CONTRACT BLANKS, BLANK
OF SALE, PAYROLL
PROMISSORY and COL
LATERAL NOTES, NURSES REC
ORDS, ETC.. in any quantities desired
at reasonable prices.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

A new Serial picture is to begin at
the Greenwood Theatre on Saturday
of this week. Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bayne in "The Great Secret"
Mgr. Schilling says he has seen a
few chapters Of this continued photo
play and says it is a ~"corkcr," that
Bushman, with all his athletic skill,
puts . punch to the picture rarely
.1esn N photoplays
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

On Saturday Of this week at the
Greenwood Theatre you will see the
last chapter Of "The Shielding Shad-
ow," and the first chapter of "The
Great Secret" with Francis X. Bush
man and Beverly Bayne.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
CLASSIFIED ADvS.

FOR SALE-Farm of 48O acres
new land with good improvements
three miles east Of Greenwood. Near
ly 300 acres in cultivation. Small
cash payment, balance on long terms
at low rate Of interest. Address j.
M. Good, M. D., Williston, Florida, or
The Commonwealth Office. .
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

FOR SALE-Horse, harness and
storm buggy. Excellent for an agent.
Horse gentle, any lady or child can
drive. Wagon for cash. G.. W. Der
rickson, 400 Depot street.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

FOR SALE-A very pretty bunga-
low with modern conveniences, on the
Boulevard in Congress Heights. Part
Cash, balance easy terms. Apply to
J. L. Gillespie, this Office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
WANTED,

2 or 8 small sets Of Books to keep
where my entire time will not be tax
en- up. l have a diploma from one of
the best commercial colleges in the
South, and know l can do the work
in a thorough manner.
T. M. lILLINGSLEY.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
Farming Land for Rent.

250 acres of new land for rent;
three miles east Of Greenwood; ten
ant houses and artesian we'll; small
or large eracts to suit tenants. In
quire of A. W. Ross or Tel. No. 1875.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
ELKS TAKE NOTICE.

The Spurrier Studio is now ready
TO finish your photographs for the
Elks Album.
Kindly call for a sitting at your
earliest convenience.
The time 10 extended only to Feb.
18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
PEAVINE AND LESPEDEZA
HAY FOR SALE.
BALE OR CARLOAD.
THOS. H. JONES.
KITCHELL HOTEL.

The Exchange will be held as usual
Saturday morning at the Handy
Kitchen at 10 o'clock where cakes,
pies, candies, &C., will be for sale.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. LOOK
EN- OVER.
GREENWOOD THEATRE

GREENWOOD THEATRE
Friday. Feb, 2nd-House Peters and
Myrtle Stedman in "Ths Happiness Of
Three Womsn." (Paramount.)
Saturday, Feb. Srd--Ths last chap
tor Of 1.-THE Shielding Shadow"
(Pathe.) And the first chapter Of
1.-THE Great Secret" with Francis X.
Bushman and Beverly 8syns. lMstro)
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

Mr.. W. E. Cooke left this morning
for a business trip of three or four
days to Canton, Hazlehurst and New
Orleans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
Not for Mother,

Not for Mother.
mo, mother, this novel Is not at all
fit for you to read" You are readin,
It," "Yes, but you know you we're
brought up very Observation-Disclosures
Transcript.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

FOR SALE-Ten acres best land
two blocks east Of boulevard North
Greenwood. Apply to s. F. Parker.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

Col. T. G. James, one of ITALIA
hatchie county's leading planters and
citizens, was here today on business.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
rooms for gentlemen, or rooms for
light housekeeping; close in; 1Ol Full
ton Street, Phone 577.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
MRS. SNEDECAR'S HAND PAIN
FULLY BURNED YESTERDAY.

While standing in front Of the crate
at her home yesterday afternoon at
about 2:30 o'clock, Mrs. Fred Snede-
cars clothing caught fire, and it re-
quired quick work on her part to ex-
tinguish the fire. She smothered the
flames with a rug, bit in doing so
sustained pretty severe injuries to her
hand-the same being painfully burn
ed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

POSITION WANTED-b by an ex-
.~perienced young lady Stenographer.
Phone 81 for. further particulars.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

Mr.. Whitney Smith was in the city
today from Lone. Star plantation on
business and made rs a pleasant call.
x*NHH
Hon. NJ. P. Sturdivant, one of the
most extensive planters of ITALIA
hatchie county, was a business visitor
here today.
#s*%*
MI. W. H. Dick was in the city on
business today from Philip.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY 10 LEND
REAL ESTATE
Country and City Property
and good Collateral.
LONG TIME A
SHORT TIME LOANS
AT Attractive Rates.
Call and see us before com.
pleting your arrangements.
BANK &
r u co.
s. C. BULL, Cashier.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
DREAMS.

"What was your dream last night, my
boy?
A dream of blood and strife?
A vision of some hellisil den
A lure to your young life?
What was your dream last night, my
boy?
A dream of peace and love?
A vision of life well spent
Of traits come from above?
All, youth O. mine, the dreams not
real;
It's but a mental fray.
The dreams you dreamed last night,
my lad, d.
Are those you dreamed that day."
- -----O----
Miss Milledge Reid Wiygul, of Du.
rant. is visiting her schoolmate Miss
Eva Weston, in North Greenwood.
Mrs. S. M. Shankle, of Hollondale,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. A. P.
Hall, on Walthall street.
Don't forget the Kings Daughters
Exchange tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Gus Aron will leave today for
a,visit to relatives in Elizabeth.
The Children's Story Hour will be
1t the Library tomorrow Saturday
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
HN -----0--
DUROC PIGS FOR SALE.
TWO REGISTERED DUROC JER.
SEY PIGS or THE BEST BLOOD
LINE, LARGE ENOUGH FOR SER.
VICE. APPLY TO
o. P. KIMBROUGH.
TAN The psjly CawWOUvss|tp'
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
PUTNAM'S DELEGATION LOOK
ING AFTER PUTNAM'S
INTERESTS

Friday the Putnam delegation re-
ceived copies Of the bill relative to
the purchase of the Palatka water
works plant, as per action of the City
Council of PaTatka, and drawn by the
City Attorney. The bill was at once
introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Mid
dleton and in the House by Represen-
tatives Tilghman and Mckenzie, By
"waiving the rules" it was rushed to
passage, and inside of twenty-four
hours was ready for the Governors
signature. The title of the Palatka
bill reads:
"a Bill to be entitled An Act to au-
thorize the City of Palatka, a munich
pal corporation under the laws of the
State of Florida, to issue bonds for the
purchase of a supply of water; to en-
large or extend the present water
plant Of the City of Palatka to make
available such supply; or IN lieu there
of, to purchase the water plant OF the
Palatka Water Works, a corporation,
and the properties thereof used by
.aid corporation in supplying water to
the people of the City Of Palatka and
adjacent territory; and to repeal
Chapter 1916, Laws of Florida"
AT the request Of various county
.aicials of the State, Representatives
Tilghman and Mckenzie have intro
Sucsd the following:
"A Bill to be entitled An Act to
amend Section 1910 Of the General
gt.t.tss of the State Of Florida, fix
i,r the payment Of costs where infor.
.stiel il not filed nor Indictment
fs.nd." The bill was referred to the
Csn.itte> on County Ohcials, OF
vs;sA Hr. Mckenzie is chairman, and
ss. bsea riven Q favorable report
favorable rstsrn has been gwen
I. ~ Se.ats Committee on Rsil-
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
A symbol of Health.

The Phythagorians of Ancient
Greece ate simple food, practiced tenn
perance and purity. AS badge they
used the five pointed star which they
regarded as a symbol of health. A
red five pointed star apears on each
package of Chamberlain's Tablets,
and still fulfls it's ancient mission as
symbol of health. If you are
troubled with Indigestion, biliousness
or constipation, get a package of
these tablets from your druggist. You
will be surprised at the quick relief
which they afford. Obtainable ev-
erywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals on blank forms fur
nished by the Board and addressed to
The Board of County Commissioners OF
Putnam County, Florida, at Palatka,
Florida, will be received until noon OF
FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 1917, for inn
proving by clearing, grading and sur
facing approximately seventeen and
seven-tenths G7.O miles of road in
Special Road and Bridge District So. 8.
Following are the estimated quanti-
ties:
"a Acres of Clearing.
10000 Gu. Yds. of Grading.
1926 Lin. Ft. of Curbing.
SO, ,62S So. Yds of Gravel Base.
93,62S So. Yds. of Gravel Base.
Mechadam).
The Bidder will make proposals only
on class of pavement specified.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by certified check for five (5) per
cent of the contractors total aggre-
gate bid. made payable to the Chair
man of said Board to insure making
bond and entering into contract.
The Board of Commissioners reserve
the right to increase or diminish the
amount OF work to the extent OF
twenty-five (25) per cent OF that con-
templated.
Right is reserved to reject any or
all bids or TO waiver legal technical
ties and accept any bid that will be to
the best interests of the County.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at the office of the County Clerk At
Palatka, Florida, and specifications can
be obtained by writing the Clerk and
the payment of 8 dollars to cover the
actual cost Of printing: said dollars
will be returned when the specihca-
tioHs are returned in good condition
with q bona-fde bid on the work.
Dated and given at Palatka- Florida
on this the 18th day OF April 1917. by
order OF saiA Board.
PRAHK J. PAGAN c. y ROWToH'
\. J. HANCOCK. Clerk.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25

roads on the bill by Senator Middle
ton: A Bill to be entitled An Act
to amend Sections 1854 and 1866 of
the General Statutes of the State Of
, Florida, requiring railway companies
or other persons engaged in the bust
ness of carrying for hire, to provide
flat cars, with suitable appliances for
hauling lumber and timber, and to
prescribe a penalty for not providing
appliance"
After due deliberation, the House
Committee on Finance and Taxation,
of which Mr.. Stockton, of Duval is
chairman, has reported a substitute
for the Mckenzie tax equalization
measure, the title of which reads:
"a Bill entitled An Act to amend
Sections 525, 526, 52S and 529 of the
General Statutes of State of Florida,
as amended by Sections %, "a, 26, 27
and sc of Chapter 5596 Of the Laws
of Florida, approved June 1S, 1907,
and by Chapter 5605, of the Laws of
Florida, approved May %, 1917, and
to provide for the creation of County
Boards of Tax Equalization, the COM
pletion of assessment rolls, the hear
ing of complaints, the increasing or
lowering of the assessed values of
property; the giving of notice when
value is increased, the equalization
of assessments of real and personal
property, the calculation and entry of
tax, and for other purposes"
The Governor has officially approx
ed the Mckenzie bill "To provide for
monthly payments of pensions, to
make regulations therefor, and to pre-
scribe penalties in connection there
with" and the same is now a law,
which will become operative with the
quarter beginning July 1st
H. S. MCKENZIE.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
WORK OF THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Continued from page 3. J

Continued from page 3.
da, and to regulate the apportionment
to the counties of the interest on the
State School Fund and the special
State tax levied for the support and
maintenance of the public schools of
the State.
In spite of the fact that the time
for legislative service is fast drawing
to a close, bills of Importance are still
being introduced, in this number be-
ing:
By Senator Carleton, of Hillsbor-
ough: A Bill to provide for the can
sellation of judgments or DEGREES of
courts of the State of Florida, after
the expiration of twenty years from
date of said judgments or DEGREES.
BY Senator Mcleod of Santa Rosa
A Bill imposing gross receipt taxes
in the nature of license or privilege or
occupational taxes upon railroad CON-
panies, canal companies, telegraph and
telephone companies, refrigerator car
lines, tank car lines, steamship and
boat lines and street railway lines do
ing business in the State of Florida.
By Senator Moore of Walton: A
Bill amending Sections 672 and 692
of the General Statutes of the State
of Florida relative to the organization
of the National Guard of the State of
Florida.
By Senator Baker of Clay: A Bill
to provide for the recovery of attorn-
ey's fees in certain cases against cor
porations and other operating rail-
roads.
By Senator Oliver of Franklin A
Bill to amend An Act entitled "An
Act to regulate the salaries of County
Superintendents of Public Instruc-
ton.
By Senator Alexander of Volusia:
A Bill to regulate charges on tele,
grams in the State of Florida and to
fix the penalty for violation of same.
By Senator Fogarty of Monroe: A
Bill to amend An Act Chapter 1884
of the Laws of Florida, Acts of 1879
authorizing the State School Book
Commission of the State of Florida
to extend the time limit of five years
for renewing contracts for purchase
of text books to July l, 1919, and for
other purposes.
By Senator Terrill of Marion: A
Bill regulating the sale of garden seed
and to provide a penalty for the viola
ton thereof.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25

to me at times. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and l want to thank
you for the good they have done me. 1
have had quite a bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
full looks. My friends say why do you
look so young and well?' ! owe it all
to the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies" ."
Mrs. RoBT. SToPIEI, Sage Avenue
Washington Park, Illinois.
Ifyou have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful ad ice given free Of
charge.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
POMONA NEWS.

Miss C. H. Eccles represented the
Congregational church of Pomona in
council of churches ct Interlachen
Thursday, the 18th, for the purpose of
ordaining Mrs. L. Stevens. Rev. R.
C. Drisko of Stuart, recently pastor
of Pomona, preached the ordination
sermon.
The Red Cross meeting that was
billed for Pomona Hall Thursday
night failed to materialize. The
Crescent City people were interested.
Thirty-one were present from out of
town with only six from Pomona.
There was no meeting.
The household goods of c. A. Smith
were shipped to Jacksonville Satur-
day. Mrs. Smith went up Monday to
get their house ready. The young
ladies arc to remain here few days.
Bathing in the lake is again popu-
lar. A large number were at the
beach Tuesday. Another bath house,
replacing the one burned and repairs
on the diving stands are needed.
J. NJ. Tucker left Monday morning
for Chester, Pa. where he will re-
main several weeks.
Mr.. Eubanks arrived in town Tues
day and will look after the pruning
of the Lee groves on the Cook place.
Mr.. Lee came down from Jacksonville
Tuesday, in his car.
Miss Lorena Platt of St. Petersburg
is spending some time with her un-
Gle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Per-
ry.
Miss Marjorie Rogers is to be in
Welaka a short time.
Mrs. Geo. Hutchins and children Of
Palatka are the guests of her aunt,
Mrs. j. M. Tucker.
Mrs. c. C. Middleton is visiting
friends in Ft Pierce, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25
oRDER FOR PUBLICATION.
l" C tne olrcuit Court, Eighth Judicial
tlrcult Putnam County, Florida

C;no,;. 'nuit court Eighth Judicial
IirCuit Ct Putnam County, Florida
Mary NJ. Fox, widow,
Complainant
Marshall NJ. Morse and Ri,I -
M ms wife Sarah W. Foreclose
worse r.; j. Fearnside, Mortgage
eL uX, and David How
ell, ct ux,
Defendants.
IL appearing by affidavit annerdod
corsn o Sne oil. pm Med in the above stated
fIuse T that David Howell and Nancv
ro"eLI' 10 vel MS wife, two of the defend,
o!'s g. - Ihefeln named are non-residents
VI !ne State of Florida, and are each
.eS5uehtS aaI Of Lexington, Kentuckv
q @ no mat both are over the age ~
w "VmCs nos. -one years. and that there is
~, ~ person per IN the State of Florida. up-
VII uo,,SI Tnom the service of Subpoena
thout Toutl olnd such Defendants: il is
JSnetelore ordered that said non.ros;
I benE Defendants be and thew ore
,fe'Goy nf Sy required to appear to the RilI
before III s"iu cause on or
n, MONDAY
otba : he Fourth Day of June, A. D. 1917
VIII vSIIeImise r" the allegations of said bill
fendoe+t M oe taken as confessed by said De-
do II Is further ordered that this Or
Corsoc Cer oo published once a week for fonr
STTnsecutlve Ta weeks in The Pa,atIa 49,
C CSewS, newspaper published in said
county and State. '"u III Saio
tbi" i"'thess the my hand and official Seal
ms ESdale me 28rd day of April. 1917. ~
K. ]. HANCOCK.
Hilhurr T. u Clerk Circuit Court.
oolicitors for Complainant.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-25

and tho,, - VuITVE' TIUTlua, be
anu anu they are hereby required to an
pear 10 H3ot the bin Of complaint herein.
# rs NGMRAY, T,,I3h, JULY end, 1917.
der be published once each WIS enis Or or
Twelve consecutive weeks, in Tbe po Do.
latka News, a newspaper pub,isbea a.,
SAID County and State S"eu III
co,' MLtheSs my hand and the seal Of tbis
DoIFt, 1o, this the 9Th day of March A
(SEALO J,>,o
Con, ot me Circuit Court. Putnam
Hooker & Martin.
HoIIcitors for the Complainant