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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-26

PHILADELPHIA, July 26-Benny Leonard stopt Johnny Kilbane in their four round battle here last evening. It was practically knockout blow.
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If you flatter an egotist he admires your taste-if you don't he admires your self-restraint
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-26

MEXICO CITY, July 26.-A stamp tax of percent has been placed on all cotton manufactured in exico.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-26

In love affair prude always says "No,' fool says "Yes," wise wom- an "Perhaps"- sa
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-26

Show your patriotism by contribut ing to the American Red Cross Fund
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MOVEMENTS OF BOATS

SOUlHBOUND. Spokane Friday. Humboldt Friday. Northwestern Friday. WATSON, Sunday. Prince George Sunday p. III.
 NORTHROUND. Princess Sophia Friday. City of Seattle Friday. Dolphin Saturday. You can usually tell when mans in love by the crease in his trousers, and the decrease in the contents of his pockets.
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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
DEATH OF MR.. O

The news of the death Of Mr.. Albert
Preston Sproles, of Morgan City, will
come as a sad blow to the many
friends of the deceased and his family.
1t occurred yesterday at the Kings
Daughters Hospital in this city, after
a lingering illness, recovery from
which has been hopeless for months.
Mr.. Sproles has many friends through
out the county who knew and honored
him as one of the county's best citi-
zens. His death will be mourned by
them all and deepest sympathy goes
on. to the bereaved family.
The funeral. took place this morning
from the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. F.
Steele and was preached by DR.. Joseph
Rennie, pastor of the First Presbyter-
ian church. The remains were carried
to West Point, Miss, for interment
this afternoon.
Mr.. Sproles was born in Tampa,
Fla, November twenty sixth, 1857.
and was a brother Of Mrs. T. F. Steele
of this city. He leaves a loving wife,
who was Miss Alice Carton, Of West
Point, two daughters and a son to
mourn his death.
The pail bearers were: DR.. T. R,
Henderson, w. R. Bell, Monroe Nc
Clurg, T. s. Mclean, T. H. Baird, P.
S. Jones, Amos Tins, Jr., and Lewis
Aldridge.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
DEATH OF H. H. RATCLIFF.

DIED-At his home in Gloster,
Thursday, May II, 1917, at six o'clock
a. M, after a brief illness, Holloway
Huff Ratcliff, age so years.
In the death of Mr.. Ratcliff Gloster
and Amite County loses one of their
most honored and beloved citizens.
Born and reared in this immediate
community the whole of his long and
upright life was spent here, where his
hearty hand-shake, words of cheer,
and wise counsel has exerted a mighty
influence for good upon the youth
around him. His greatest delight was
in extending the encouraging hand
to some young man who was striving
to better his condition in the world,
and he never let an opportunity pass
to spur them to nobler and better
things, and hundreds there are, scat
tered near and far, who have felt the
benefit Of such, will shed a tear of
grief when they learn that their true
friend has been called to his better
home.
Mr.. Ratcliff was educated for the
law, and followed this profession for
some time in early life, but gave it up
to manage his large plantation, and
followed this pursuit until he was ap-
pointed Post Master of Gloster by
President Cleveland, after which he
served as Mayor of Gloster for a num-
Der Of terms.
Mr.. Ratcliff was married twice; his
first wife was Miss Fannie Jenkins,
which union was blessed with nine
sons and two daughters all of which
have reached middle life and filling
places as honored and useful citizens
in their respective locations, they be-
ing: Ed. H. Ratclif, of Natchez;
Chas. F., of Baton Rouge; Lewis, of
Alexandria; W. H., of Gloster; Nat,
Carey, Glenn, Ernest and Harold, of
Shreveport; Mrs. T. Ford, Of Gloster;
Mrs. I F. Scott, Of Greenwood.
His second marriage was to Miss
Fannie Longmire, who survives him.
The funeral service Is to be held
from the residence, this Thursday
afternoon at 4 o'clock -Gloster, Miss;
Record, May 18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
A LAWN SHOWER.

On Friday afternoon the Teachers
of the Grammar School entertained
with a lawn party at the home Of Mrs.
J.. H. Creegan, in honor Of Miss Bessie
Boyd, the efficient primary teacher
who is beloved by teachers, pupils and
all who know her, and her many
friends will regret to know that we
are going to lose her as she has en-.
listed as one Of the June brides.
The afternoon was ideal and the
pretty lawn was made more beautiful
with trailing vines and the Dorothy
Perkins roses in profusion. After the
guests arrived a large basket artisti-
cally arranged was pesented to the
popular honoree containing lovely
gifts, as she united the packages OF
dainty hand work made by loving
hands, a wish was enclosed from the
donors which was read by Miss Boyd
and thoroughly enjoyed by all. A de-
Iicious ice course was served and 8
lovely afternoon spent together BY
these congenial friends.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

Mrs. William Irvine's many friends
are glad to welcome her back to
Greenwood, she arrived Saturday aft
ernoon and will be at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. o. c. Neill, Of Whaley, but
her Greenwood friends will rejoice to
have her in their homes also.
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Mrs. l. F. Scott returned home Sat-
urday night from Gloster where she
was sommoned by the death of her
father, Mrs. H. H. Ratclif, who was
"a years old. The Commonwealth
joins her friends in extending sym
pathy in this sad hour.
H%m
Miss Birdie Doris, a member of the
school faculty at Morgan City spent
Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. J. B
Haman, in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Russell and two
bright little children spent the weel
end with relatives and friends neal
Walden, making the trip via auto.
sa&%S
Mrs Daisy Locke Crowell has re
turned from Memphis where she car
ried her little daughter, Mary Locke, t
have her eyes treated.
SHEHA
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Stinson, of Ava
lon, spent yesterday in Greenwood.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
A BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. Tony Saunders was the lovely
hostess on Saturday afternoon Of q
bridge party, honoring her guest, Mrs.
John Boyd, Of Memphis.
Three tables Of bridge were arrang-
ed for the pleasure Of the guests. The
home was beautified with pretty bas-
kets filed with Dorothy Perkins roses,
Mrs. Barnes Humphreys was awarded
the prize, also the honoree was pre-
scented with a prize, both being dain.
ty hand made handkerchief.
A delicious salad course was beau
tifully served and a most delightful
afternoon was enjoyed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
A MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

On Saturday afternoon the Earnest
Workers of the Presbyterian church
complimented Miss Edith Cecil Rennie
the charming bride-to-be, with a Mis-.
cellaneous Shower at the home of Mrs
J. L. Mclean, on South Boulevard in
Congress Heights.
The lower floor of this beautiful
home was all thrown open for the en-.
ioyab'e occasion. The large living
room and library were made unusual
" attractive with pretty baskets OF
pink and white roses and banked with
exquisite taste on the nantes.
The dining room a especially
pretty with quantities Of sweet peas
Punch was served in this from
a beautifully appointed punch bow
with sweet peas and ferns in graceful
effect, where Mrs. Amos Tins. Mrs
Homer Spraggins and Mrs. William
Reed Mcbride, a trio of pretty young
matrons graciously presided.
Miss Maud Mabry and the honoree
Miss Edith Cecil Rennie rendered
some beautiful solos much to the
pleasure Of the guests. Just as Miss
Rennie finished her last sweet song.
the honk, honk, of an automobile wal
heard and in rushed little Lawrence
Chandler in an automobile all covered
with white and deliberately decorated
in fags and stopped in front Of the
popular honoree, when Mrs. F. M
Sandifer announced that this ladened
a Of dainty packages were for her
from those who love her truly. This
was quite a surprise to Miss Rennie
as well as to DR.. and Mrs. Rennie.
Dainty ice cream and cake was serv'
ed with the pink and white colol
scheme carried out.
Miss Rennie never looked prettiel
than on this occasion becomingl!
gowned in white net over silk will
Persian band trimmings.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
TOURNAMENT RIDG

The Tournament Bridge Club was
entertained by Mrs. D. E. Nichols Sat-
urday afternoon.
This attractive home needed no dec
orations to add to its beauty. The or
der Of the blooming flowers, the
trelasiscd vines, hanging baskets and
pretty window boxes. made . perfect
picture as you enter this home, and
added much TO the pleasure Of the a.
ternoon.
Delicious refreshments were served
Il the conclusion Of the games.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

Mrs. j. McDade Jones and Miss
Lurline Booker, of St. Louis, are the
guests of Mrs. w. A. M~othershead.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Gillespie return
ed Saturday night from Laurel and
Gulfport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Pillow and Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Pillow were in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Ray was in the city
from Itta Bena on business today.
DR.. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, of Ava
lon, were in the city yesterday.
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Mr.. S. I. Genburger, West Washing
ton street, has a good garden grown
from the seed sent out by the govern
ment under the frank of Hon. Ben. G..
Humphreys, member of Congress from
this district, and brought into this Of
fee this morning a radish twelve inch
es long, a sample of the variety he is
growing.
MI. Ben T. Waits of Quitman, Ala,
| has been visiting friends and relatives
in this city and county the past week.
He will leave for home tomorrow, ac-
companied by Mrs. M. D. McNeill, who
will spend several weeks visiting her
sister, Mrs. C%hickering.
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Mr.. J. B. Wilson who was operated
upon at the Kings Daughters Hospit-
al recently, was able to be brought
home today, much to the pleasure OF
his many friends. Mr.. Wilson is i'm
proving rapidly and will 500 be able
| to return to his work as general man.
ager of the Wilson Furniture Com
! pany.
I #nH*A
Gen. McClurg is having some ex'
tensive improvements made on his
residence at the corner Of Washington
and Fulton streets. His seven room
residence will be converted into two
residences of six rooms each with al
modern fixtures. 1t will be quite al
addition to that popular corner
Rev. William Borum, Jr., of Jack
son, filled the pulpit at the Baptis'
church yesterday in the absence of DIR
w. G. Tyree, who is attending tn
Southern Baptist Convention at Ney
Orleans.
Hon. Frank W. Foote, Director O.
the Federal Farm Loan Bank, Of New
Orleans, was in Greenwood on bust
} ness CONNECTED with that institution
today.
AaHhN
Mrs. Ed. Jones and children motor
ed in from Schlater and attended ser
vices at the Presbyterian church yes
terday.
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Mr.. M. l.. Wilson spent the weel
end in Carrollton visiting relatives.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
IMPORTANT.

Every Kings Daughter who was
given tickets to sell for the Chautau-
qua will please bring or send them to
the Business League, Tuesday after.
moon, from 2 to 6 o'clock.
Don't fail to bring the money OF
tickets at this time. as l signed fol-
them all, and will have to render a
correct account of same.
Hope every Kings Daughter has
done her part, and that is her very
best, to sell every ticket given her
and will turn in money for same.
MRS. J. L. GILLESPIE, Leader.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
AN ENJOYABLE N

The young men of the city got up
a crowd of young ladies and had g
storm dance at the magnificent new
home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Gwin, OF
the Boulevard in North Greenwood
Saturday night.
Quite a large number were present
and enjoyed the hospitality of this
lovely home.
The Big Six Orchestra furnished the
music.
Refreshments were served.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
CARD OF

We wish to thank the many friends
who have been so kind and thoughtful
to our beloved husband, father and
brother, Mr.. Albert Preston Sproles,
during his recent serious illness and
for their love and sympathy 80 gen.
srously extended to u upon his death.
Mrs. A. "A. Sproles,
Mr.. andI Mn. T. r. Stssls.
NJ. ~ Mn. Preston Spyol,s.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
SOME NICE CONTRACTS,

The contract for the plumbing outfit
of the new school building at Sum-
flower, Miss, was recently awarded to
Joe M. Harris, Of this city; and he
also secured the contracts for the
plumbing in four new residences at
Cleveland, Miss. MIR. Harris and his
capable assistants are always busy as
bees, and the quality Of their work
cannot be surpassed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
FREE LECTURE FOR ALL THE
RED CROSS MEMBERS.

After the regular afternoon exer-
cises at the Chautauqua Tent next
Wednesday afternoon, Lieut.. Donald
H. McGibney, of the American Am
bulance Corps, will deliver a free ad-
dress to the members of the Red Cross
of this city and county and to all
who may be interested in this great
and good work.
Lieut.. McGibney is one of the best
posted and most interesting speakers
who has ever visited this section, and
he will explain fully the situation that
confronts our country today, and will
describe the work which the members
of the Red Cross can do and will be
required to do during the awful con-
flict ahead of our great and glorious
country.
Everybody interested in the work of
the Red Cross should be present to
hear Lieut.. McGibney's free address.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

FOR COMMENCEMENT.
We have a fine assortment of the
choicest cut flowers, roses, lilies and
carnations, &c. Let US make up your
basket or bouquet for you.
GREENWOOD FLORAL CO.,
Phone 1877.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
TOMORROW MORNING we wi

TOMORROW MORNING we will
have
PEAS
BEANS
SQUASH
TOMATOES
FRESH PINEAPPLES
FLA. NUTMEGG CANTALOUPES
TENN. STRAWBERRIES
STEIN GROCERY COMPANY
ZONES 95-9s-97
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Mr.. Sid Gillespie was here today
on business from his plantation home
near Morgan City.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

Mr.. N. L. Cockrell was a business
visitor here today from his plantation
home.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
RED CROSS ORGANIZED.

Itta Bena, Miss, May 19-In re-
Spouse to a call by Mrs. T. R. Hen
derson, president Of the Lefore Coun-
ty Red Cross Society, recently organ
lied by authority of the national gov
eminent, many ladies and gentlemen
met today at the city school auditor
ium and organized a local branch Red
Cross Society. Mrs. Henderson i'm
pressed upon those present the great
Importance Of the movement, and
some Is were enrolled at once, with
prospects Of a large number joining
the movement later.
The following officers were chosen:
Mrs. w. H. Rucker, president; Mrs. w.
J. Curry, secretary; Mrs. r. B. Cock.
rell, treasurer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

HAM SALE EXTRAORDINARY
Friday and Saturday, May 25th ant
28th we will offer $50
SWIFT'S PREMIUM HAMS
at ~ IL cents the pound
which is less than wholesale
SPOT CASH ONLY
STEIN GROCERY COMPANY
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21

WANTED - First-class Chaulei,
with Memphis license, wishes . fess,
lar position; can drive any cal, ala
furnish the best references. Apply
to T. W. Cooper, at Peanut wagon
Crumont corner.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-21
CLASSIFIED ADYS,

FOR SALE-1914 model Ford Tour.
ing Car-will sell cheap. H. D. Walk.
er Auto Co.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19
ALL STATE INSPECTORS
TOBE FEDERAL GRADERS
b.. DECLARES / 1 ! RE DR.. .L| IA
Seeks Ample Protection for Buy
er and Seller by Bolstering
Up New Law
Up New Law

Every North Dakota state inspector
under the new grain grading law,
which went into effect July l., will
also be federal grain inspector, II
present plans Of the: state grain grad
ing department are successful.
! Dr. Il. F. Ladd, in charge OF the
department, and J. A. lMcGovern, CHIEF
deputy inspector, have already made
application, for appointment as fed
eral inspectors.
There are approximately 1900 Gle
vators in North Dakota, and it Is
planned to- have q state inspector for
each elevator. Application will also
be made to have each one of these
state inspectors appointed as federal
inspector. .- lAt x1
Federal Grades. 49," :.
h Under this system all North Dakota
grain will carry the official federal
grade when it leaves this state.
1T will make 1t possible to carry
the federal inspection from the prim'
airy to the terminal market" said
DR.. Ladd yesterday.
f. "This will give ample protection to
FDOtn DuVer anu the seller OF grain.
II the farmer is dissatisfied with his
grade, he can appeal to the state
5grain grading department at the Ag-
ricultural college. If the buyer IS
not satisfied with the grade which Is
placed on the grain at the primary
market, he can appeal to the federal
inspectors at the terminals for re-
grading.
"The North Dakota Gra1l Grading
department has already adopted the
federal grades as the official stand
ard grades for North Dakota. Ehe
next step is to have the state inspect
ors officially named as the represent
atives Of the federal government and
this will give the North Dakota grades
the official backing OF the United
States government
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19

that this makes it certain that men
in the first thousand would be called
first, men in the second thousand next,
and men with the high serial numbers
last of all.
"Since the assignment of numbers is
also done by chance, this does not in.
terfere very greatly with the even
chance of all men, but it does inter,
fere to some extent. For this reason
it was decided to have one drawing
to determine the order in which the
sheets of 1000 each should appear on
the master list in'stead of arbitrarily
assigning the Sheets Of 1000 in their
natural order. This reduces the whole
matter to an absolute equality of
chance. -.
Details of Drawing.
Zone group of numbers, from / to
1000 and a second group, from naught
to ten have been carefully imprinted
on opaque slips, of paper, black on one
side, counted and checked. These
slips have been rolled up and each
put inside a gelatine capsule with the
black side out. To insure absolute &C.
curacy of count, the capsules contain.
ing numbers from to 1000 have been
counted into ten glass jars in groups
of 100 each, the glass jars have been
sealed and kept Sin a safe, awaiting
the day Of dfawing.""1 :" "inGlI. , ,
"The contents Of the jars will be
decanted into a large glass receptacle,
from which the capsules can be read
lily drawn.
"A blindfolded man will stir the
capsules in the receptacle thoroughly
before any are drawn, and will keep
stirring them during the drawing.
"A blindfolded man will then draw
capsules out, one at time. AS each
capsule is drawn, it will be handed
to an announcer, who will break the
capsule and announce the number
drawn. While he is announcing the
number, a second capsule will be
drawn and handed to second an
nouncer, who will break the capsule
and read the number. The drawing
wiN~proceed in this way until all the
capsules are drawn.
Il" Three tally sheets will be kept
One keeper Of a tally sheet will repeat
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19

the execution and delivery Of $500, 900
paving bonds on paving district No. 2
fund. These funds will be used to
pay the Ford Paving company for cur.
rent work. Other resolutions were
also drawn authorizing the execution
and delivery of $11,42O bonds on the
paving district No. fund. This will
reimburse the Hanlon & Cakes paving
concern.
Richard Penwarden appeared for
the community in the vicinity of
Broadway and Tenth. streets and
pleaded relief from the alleged nuts.
ance created by the Ford Paving COM
pany's asphalt plant. 1t is said that
when the wind blows in the right di.
rection the odor from the plant is
highly obnoxious. No action was
taken in the matter.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19

SC higher. Bulk. SASS to s15.35;
light, $14.SO to $500; mixed, $l4.2o
to $3.50; heavy, $14.1O to $3.50;
rough, $14.10 to $14.30; pigs, $11.25 to
$14.25. z.
CATTLE-Receipts, 1000. Market.
strong. Native beef steers, $40 to
$14.05; western steers, $S.65 to $11.50;
stockers and feeders, $685. to $40;
cows and heifers, $3.50 to $1,000;
calves, $3.50. to SLABS. ~
SHEEP-Receipts,- 5000. Market
strong. Wethers, $7.75 to $11.0O:
lambs, $3.50 to $3.50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19
How UNCLE SAM IS
TO CONDUCT LOTTERY
J" Continued from PAGE uns)

H"CContinued from Page Uns) .os
Therefore, the question is not IiWho
shall 90 first,' but who shall be first
called Up for examination" and what
we must" do isqt0 make list showing
the order of examination.
"Now, no one knows how many men
must be examined toNyield $4,000 sol.
diers. Therefore, no one can say just
how many men it is absolutely neces-
sary to put on this list.
"A moments reflection will prove
that the whole 100000 must be CIV
en- their places on the list of order
of examination
Every registered man is in a state
of uncertainty. He does not know
when he will be called. He hesitates
to plant crop for fear he will not
reap it. Employers hesitate to engage
his services, fearing they will be but
temporary. This condition ought to
be cured for the repose of the public
mind. It can be cured to some extent
by putting every man on the list.
For this reason the whole 10000,
900 names are to be given places on
the list of order Of examination.
Segregation Into Groups.
OBVIOUSLY no single agency could
examine 100000 men. Therefore the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-19
ARREST RE- THREE llRi| / FOR: a: az: 6 i:
!" :. GAME AND. ROBBERY

Three Russian section hands,
whose names are unprQ9ounceable, as
we'll as unspellable, we're arrested
this morning in connection with a
poker game in their quarters, south
Of the Northern Pacific tracks, said
to have been held last night, and
which eliminated in: the robbery Of
one of the gang of his purse, con-
tanning upwards Of SIS.
The trio are{being held at the po-
lice court, whkTe thef case will be
disposed Of later in the day.
A silver mesh bag and two trunk
keys were found by the police this
morning. The owner or owners may
get them at the station.