davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
ROOMS GIVE
MUCH PLEASURE
Business Women of the City Are Al.
fOrded Recreation and Rest At
Headquarters On Howard.

The noon hour is perhaps, the most
crowded period of the day at the head
quarters of the Greenwood Business
Woman's Club on Howard Street. 1t
is at this time that scores of the bus
mess women Of the city seek recrea-
ton at this place or spend a quiet
hour in reading, writing or longing
on the sofas.
Saturday noon every chair in the
club house was occupied and many
seated themselves on the various ia
bles and spent the time as comfort
ably as possible.
One by n they drop in, each com
ing for a specific purpose. The con-
geniality of the place is an invitation
and nc one intrudes or trespasses on
the rights of others. Some come and
spend their entire time deeply inter-
ested in books from the library or in
quest of the new magazines. Others
find more enjoyment in playing the
Edison and still others seek recrea-
ton by dancing to the new records.
Throughout the day, the coming
and going of the various business wo-
men of the city, is evidence of the
popularity of the place.
The rooms are open to the bust
ness women Of the city and they are
proving great convenience as we'll as
a pleasure. 1t is not an uncommon
sight to drop in the cub rooms and
see some of the members busily en-
gagged in pressing clothes with the
electric iron placed there for hat
purpose o. to find another making
use of the electric fan and other con-
veniences to dry their hair, following
a shampoo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
ARRESTED
AT TEXARkANA
Sheriff Carrot and County Attorney
Johnston Have Been Vilgilant In
Matter of Effecting His Capture
(From Saturdays Daily

c. A. Ferris, formerly an automo-
bile salesman of Greenwood, was ar
rested in Texarkana, Ark, on the 22nd
inst, charged with having criminally
assaulted Miss Thelma Wallace, near
this city, on or about July 1st, and
Sheriff CARROT has gone to Texar-
kama after him.
M Y. Aldridge is jointly charged
with the crime alleged against Fer
ris-affidavits having been made
against both some ten days or more
after the outrage is said to have been
perpetrated. Aldridge is under bond
for appearance at the next term of
Leflore county circuit court, when the
grand jury will investigate the char
ges made against both Ferris and
himself.
Ferris left Greenwood before the
officers had a chance to make his
arrest, but Sheriff T. C. CARROT and
County Attorney Means Johnston
placed his picture and description in
the hands of Burns Detective Agency,
resulting in effecting his arrest by the
police department at Texarkana I'M
der directions from the Burns Agency
hence the criticisms which have
been indulged in relative to these
faithful officials has not only been
uncalled for, but unjust.
The Daily Commonwealth has not
paraded this ugly affair in it's col
umns for two reasons, viz: first, be-
cause we did not and do not now
know the particulars concerning it;
and second. because it is the province
of the courts land not newspapers and
street corner assemblies, to hold trials
and pass judgments on men charged
with such crimes.
If these men are guilty of the
charge preferred against them in the
affidavits they deserve to be punish
ed to the full extent of the law. If
innocent, they should be promptly
acquitted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

Mr.. Latham Ray returned home
yesterday from a trip to Cincinnati
and Chicago, where he witnessed five
base ball games Of the world series.
Mr.. Sam Montgomery, who accompan-
led him, is expected to reach home this
evening or tomorrow. Mr.. Montgom-
cry purchased a new Hudson automo-
bile at Detroit and will drive it back
through the country. Mr.. Ray stated
the crowds were immense at the
games, but that he thoroughly enjoy
ed them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Greenwood Passenger
Train Service

A committee from the Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce goes to Jack
son this evening to hold a conference
with like committees from the Jack
son Board of Trade and the Yazoo
City Commercial Club, with a view
to securing improved train service
over this section of the Y. & M. V.
We have been led to hope and be-
lieve that we were going to get some
improved passenger service owe the
Y. & NJ. ", recently, but the new fall
and winter schedules that came out
last Sunday made only one change in
our part of the service-they discon-
tinued the only through train w had
with Memphis, OF the outside world,
in any direction. Train SO, leaving
here at 1925 p. M, that formerly
went through to Memphis, now only
goes to Clarksdale.
On the 18th a letter was received
from the Y. & NJ. v. stating practi-
cally that little if any improvement
could be expected, and offering as an
excuse the Southern Railway and the
Federal Railroad Administration.
That the former objected to some fea-
lures of the improved service asked
for, and the Federal Railroad Admin
istration would probably object to any
increased train mileage" Smut
%aneously with the receipt of that let
ter was that the Commercial Appeal
containing the announcement of G. P.
A. Bowers, of the Y. & M. V. that
the Railroad Administration, had gra-
ciously PERMITTED zone new train" to
be added between Memphis and Baton
Rouge; "a new train" between Clarks-
dale and Vicksburg; "a new train"
between Greenville and Coahoma,
with Memphis connection. 1t is the
determination of the Yazoo and Green
wood Chambers of Commerce to ap-
peal this matter personally to the
Federal Railroad Administration, and
data with this object in view is being
complied.
The people of Greenwood and va
ZOO City, and of the entire section
concerned in the present and improv-
ed service, feel that if this question
has ever been submitted to the Fed
eral Railroad Administration at all,
it has been in a ann not as fav-
orable to them as the facts justify.
Also that they cannot get the relief
they are entitled to without going be-
fore the Federal Railroad Admins
tration with a full and complete ar
ray of facts. They have every right
and reason to believe and know that
the Federal Railroad Administration
is not going to be guilty of imposi-
ton and discrimination in this, or any
other matter in which it cannot pos
sibly have any selfish interest. The
Y. & NJ. V. having brought the Rail
road Administration into this matter
as an excuse, or possible excuse for
not giving the service asked for, it
is up to those interested to present
the facts to the Administration, and
ask an investigation and decision bas-
ed on the facts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Nearly 6 Inches
Rain This Month

Up to the present time sos inches
of rain has fallen here in October,
according to the report of the local
weather view observer. This amount
is only a slight increase owe the pre-
c~ipitation of last October for the same
period when 5.23 inches was recorded.
The recent rains have caused the
river to rise during the past few days
but exceedingly high water Is not ex-
pected at this point. .
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
E6lgKdngR@

help weak, overworked OF diseased kid.
neys and bladder 90 that the system 10
free from waste and poisonous matter
that causes one { o feel old, tired, LAM
guild. They Danish backache. rheu.
matte pains. sore muscles, stiff joints;
Mss. J. d. Miller. Syracuse. N. Y. writes:
"For many years I suffered with kidney trouble
snd sheumatiso. I had . severe bseksehs and
felt miserable snd ill played out. ] got 70 Q
place where I had to do sometime. After TAX
inl two bottles Of Foley Kidney Pills I can say
my bsekaehs y Zone. and where I used to lay
awake at night with rheumatic pains l can now
sleep in comfort aud soisy . COED NIGHTS rest"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
of Lee Gray
Acquitted By Jury

The Ease of w. F. Thompson at Wi
mona, who was charged with killing
Lee Gray on May 30th came to
close late yesterday evening and
verdict Of not guilty was rendered by
the jury. Lee Gray was a brother o
Harris Gray of Leflore county.
The Ease has attracted wide atten
ton in that section of the state and
the courtroom was crowded through
out this week, while the trial was in
progress Mr.. Thompson was freed
on a plea of self defense.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group and %whooping
cough. From a small beginning its
sale and use has extended to all parts
of the United States and to many for
eign countries. This alone is enough
to convince one that it is a medicine
of more than ordinary merit. Give
it a trial and you will find this to be
the case.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

"A Messenger for the .Middle-Aged.--
Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief
from kidney or bladder troubles that
have not reached a chronic or bad
stage. They stop bladder irregular
tiles, strengthen the kidneys and ton
ND the liver. Don't suffer when re-
lief can be had. Get rid Of backache,
lameness, rheumatic pains, and stiff
joints.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The Board Of Supervisors Of Le-
flore county, Mississippi will receive
bids on the First Monday in Novem-
Der, 1919, for building iron bridge
across Moore's Lake on Shellmound-
Sunnyside public road, according to
plans and specifications on file
This October 10TH, 1919.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Cut This Quit Is Worth None,

Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip enclose with SC to Foley & Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writ
ing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return a trial
package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds
and Group, Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Negr Arrested
With Two Pistols

Clarence Minis, negro, was arrested
last night by Officer Tom Chapman
for carrying concealed weapons. The
negro had an Army Smith & Wesson
As and q Colts Al in his possession.
His trial will occur this afternoon be-
fore Mayor E. v. Hughston
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
ForeRunners of Sickness.

OF SICKNESS.
Indigestion and constipation are the
forerunners of half the ills of man.
kind. When food is properly digest
ed, you are free from biliousness,
gas, bloating, sick headache, sour
stomach, coated tongue. Foley Cath
artic Tablets and invigorate the liver.
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
No Worms In q Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms lave an un-
healthy color. which indicates poor blood. and as =
rule, there Is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm
prove the digestion. and act as q General Strength
enina Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw OF or dispelthe worms. and the Child will be
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c Der bottle
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Lee
flore County Mississippi will receive
bids on the First Monday in Novem-
Der 1919, for building fill across
Shirley Bayou on the public road
near Mnter City, according to plans
and specifications on file.
This October 10TH, 1919.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
NOTICE TO GRAVEL DEALERS

NOTICE TO GRAVEL DEALERS.
The Board Of Supervisors of Lee
flore County, Mississippi, will receive
bids on the First Monday in Novem-
Der, 1919, for $4,000 or more tons Of
gravel, for use on the public high
ways.
This October 10TH, 1919.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

OLD NEWSPAPERS for sale, Is
cents per 100, at Daily Common
wealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
(From Saturdays Daily

Rogers.
(From Saturdays Daily
DR.. John Oliver Quincy, of Tupelo,
is in the city, and will locate here.
A cordial welcome is extended him to
our progressive citizenship.
+ + =
Messrs. Eli Ethridge and w. E..
Manahan were business visitors here
yesterday from Schlater.
X + X * =
Mrs. J. E. Colmery returned home
last night from Jackson, where she
attended the State fair.
X + X + X x
Mrs. H. w. Witty, of Winona, was
a shopping visitor in Greenwood to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Birdsong were
in the city shopping from Schlater
yesterday.
The Doll contest is on at Barrett's
DTuS OCOIc.
X
Mrs. G. A. Doris of Winona, was a
shopping visitor in Greenwood yester-
day.
Mr.. Kit Gillespie of Carrollton, was
a visitor in Greenwood yesterday.
X x X X X +
Mr.. Flowers Hamrick and bride re-
turned home this morning from a sew
eral days stay in Jackson and New
Orleans. They will be at the home of
the bride groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. j. Hamrick on Walthall St.
X + * X < X
Misses Wright, Huddleston, Newell
and McMurphy, all teachers in the
schools at Inverness, were shopping
visitors in Greenwood today.
* X X + X X
Mrs. Maude Guess has returned
home from Jackson, where she went
to attend the State fair.
They Get Action At Once.
Foley Kidney Pills invigorate
strengthen and heal inactive, weak
weak and diseased kidneys and blad-
der, Mrs. o. j. Ellis, sos 9Th Az.
Sioux Falls, S. D., writes: Il suffer
ed with kidney trouble; used to have
severe pains across my back and felt
miserable and all tired out , but afte
taking Foley Kidney Pills l am WELL"
Sold everywhere.
y * * = y
Mrs. Berry Brown and sister, Miss
Smith of Sidon, were shopping visit
ors in Greenwood yesterday. Miss
Smith will leave Sunday for a trip to
New Orleans.
X X y y
Mr.. Terrell Wells left Thursday
night for a business trip to New Or
leans. From there he goes to Mex
leo and expects to be gone a month
or longer.
A number of the young people OF
the city will give a dance at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bonner Rich
ardson on River Front Monday night
= \ + 4 x =
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. E. Castle and chill.
dren, of Helm, Miss, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Moore ii
North Greenwood this week.
y = = =
Mrs. Morris Bowman of Memphis
who has been the guest of her moth
er, Mrs. Mary Stevens, left today fol
her home.
: Miss Pearl Smith of Belzoni, viii
, arrive tonight to spend the week en'
with Miss Amelia Rolfe.
Miss Wydelle Williamson left las
night for Jackson, where she went t
attend the fair.
4 Z
DR.. L. w. Rose will leave tomorro,
afternoon for Grenada, where he vii
. deliver a sermon tomorrow night. O
: Monday he will go to Holly Springs t
speak on, "The Nationwide Cam
paign" at a meeting of the Convoca
) ton of Oxford.
\
Mrs. w. T. Mathews returned las
night from Jackson, where she attend
cd the State fair and visited relatives
Z =
t Mrs. L. w. Rose has returned hon
E from Laurel, where she visited he
daughter for several weeks.
r ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29
Feel Old?

Overwork, worry. anxiety or sorrow
undermines strength and health. These
causes contribute to kidney trouble. and
weak OF diseased kidneys make one
feel old In middle ake.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

Hon. Rowe Hays Of Sumner, candi-
date for Chancery Judge Of this Dis
trict, is in the city today mingline
with his many friends and supporters
here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

Mr. Hunter Kimbrough, who is at
tending the A. & M. College at Stark.
vile, arrived in Greenwood Saturday
to spend the week end with his par.
ents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

Mrs. D. C. Anderson of Shellmound
= shopping visitor in Greenwood
yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-29

MI. r. w. Downer, one of Cruger's
clever and substantial citizens, was
here today on business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
5EKMAN0 ASK F0R N0EE TTME TO CONSIDER PEACE
THE WORLD OUTLOOK
Blythe Associated Press }


terms ente statement Germany will not sign the peace
Sado b my we're pesente to pienipoteniae at Nersae
,ne eman cabinet Ehrough the Associated Press
Prei along somewhat similar line by president Eoe
cede and oh Germans in high place nave pre-
one Meanwhile European dispatches show Germany
terms 6ns apfst secure modaons OF sss ]
mission no note sent yesterday by the German pe"
tenn ersaeso secretafat he peace congress rms
thew forwarded to the allies by the Germans
vet ed the peace terms The contents of the note are
to the representative expected 10
tude toward allies comprehsnsiSe statement Germanys a
treaty awhoe specifying what points they
limit them tShy desire have modified The l5-day Time
yesterday Rake known their standpoint expires Thursday
the prevalent opinion in Paris seemed to
sign the reatE all their protests the Germans ultimately
Premier Orlando e., ~ -,...o.
tions" according 70 p certain interior foreign
the peace terms % Mdispstch. probable
Hot De
/ r. ". 'ne taan tNemier issue
ot t1e c that the settlemeo tho Italian and Iupo-
az e oa TO tiume and parts of Dama ar n NOT settied
every etto has been made to brA abont an
the peace terms are aid before the a m Mission
uS assumed Sgnor orlandos flying trip to R
Gevelopment in the work Of adjusting the siS
IN T orlanoo VIII at the remain at Rome on @ rs
II 6NltSee chumacher who represented Tyro the
mas returned to Vienna 1t is stated In Pari$% i
n Frencd out he was bitterly attacked by the ItalaGS S M
Ewas STAY Tor activities against the Italians Tres 49, "
Il chief OF Red during the a said Chancellor Karl S n
II of ha Austrian mission sent him in the ~
- WY during the negotiations ~ N'er
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
TEMPORARY BRANCH OF
WAR LEGION FORMED

The preliminary organization of a
Memphis branch Of the American legion
of veterans Of the world war was ef
fected at meeting of so soldiers sail
ors and marines, held at the Chamber
OF Commerce Tuesday night. James
Ellis was elected temporary chairman
and I. ID. Ahernathy, temporary vice
chairman, Ben Leve was made chair
man of the publicity committee, and
X. {. Ware and ii, p. Daschel mem
bers. Rembert Moon was selected as
temporary secretary and treasurer
The local organization will apply for
a charter from the national headouar-
ters OF the American Legion as soon
as the national body IS chartered ac-
cording TO Ben Leve, who is one OF
the prime movers OF the local organiza-
ton. The ranks of the organization,
Mr.. Leve states, ara open to all men
who served in the army, navy or ma
rine corps during the world war and
received honorable discharge, The or
ganization Will be primarily an enlisted
mans affair. but officers will be in.
cluded However, no rank will be rec
ognized In the legion 1t proposes to be
nonpoltical and to stand first and
chiefly for the welfare OF the American
Veterans Of the world war.
The local temporary organization viii
send delegates to Tennessee state
organization meeting OF tho legion in
Nashville Saturday The delegates will
leave Friday night for Nashville. 1t
is certain that Walter Chandler and
Ben Leve will go ara probably others
will take the trip. Those who wish to
attend tho state meeting are asked to
communicate with Walter Chandler, $40
Bank Of Commerce building, or Ben
LeNN, zoo RAlt!more building.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
WAR CAMP SERVICE
- GIKLS nrr,pRETTY
I REClAN PAGEANT

mn.
Inc young ladies' Of the war camp
Community service organization eayo n
beautiful onevor,ooi ,.,. ,r e. Z"
-. MI p"seapt luesuay
AFTERNOON at the open-air balcony at
the courthouse as their contribution IA
the events ~ ,,an,o,,.. w
IN, N'",V''"'S week
me pretty tableaux and classic
dances were witnessed bv n largo audi
ence Tba vorda ~ ~. .D,l,
ne,~ ""' VI 're ceremonial,
Heano n.y. were written by Miss
Cooper and the costumes
were deslgrod by N,ia. ,,..,,.Is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
NC-4 HELD UP FROM
FLIGHT BY HER MOTORS

WASHINGTON, May 21.--Although
weather conditions were extremely
favorable, Lieutenant Commander Al
bert c, Read was unable to get the sea-
plane NC-4 away from Ponta Degada
today for the S00-mile flight to Lisbon
Portugal, because of engine trouble
ing tuned up for the start. Dispatches
to the navy department indicated that
the motor trouble was not serious, and
officials expected Commander Read to
get away AT daybreak tomorrow to
complete the first transatlantic jour
ney by air
Commander John II. Towers, trans
Atlantic flight commander, has recon-
mended that the NC-1, which sank at
sea, be stricken from the navy list as
lost at sea" and that the NC-3 be
placed out of commission for rebuilding
when she arrives in New York. The
NC-3 is now being taken apart at
Ponta Delgada preparatory to being
shipped home.
Lieutenant Commander r, A, Laven-
der and Lieut.. H. Sadenwater, member
of the crews Of the NC-t and NC-3,
will return to the United States on the
first government vessel leaving Ponta
Delgada. The dismantled NC-3 will be
taken to New York on the United
States steamship Melville. The de-
stroyer Stockton has been placed at
the disposal Of Commander Towers and
the remaining members of the two
crews who will proceed to Plymouth,
England, the objective port of the
NC-4.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-21
Blacks Steal Car;
Rob Pedestrian;
Wreck Machine

lf the stolen automobile In which
they were racing away from their pur-
suers had not crashed into pole at
Poplar avenue and Cleveland street,
shortly before midnight Tuesday, four
negro bandits might have occaeioued an
entire page Of the complaint hlotter at
the central police office being used up
in registering reports OF their crimes
Three reports had been flashed to the
police station, ia less than an hour.
The black bandits stole the car of p.
II, Thornton, carving Mississippi Ii
cense number $500 from Main stree.
and Gayoso avenue shortly before, 4
O'Clock. The report OF the theft Was
received by the police within a few
While Elmer Smith, living at the Y
NJ G. A., was near Lamar and Park
avenues at II 30 O'Clock a big touring
car containing three or four negroes
stopped near him. Two negroes stepped
out with pistols and robbed him Of
about $40. Then they re-entcred the
car and whirled on their way, Smith
got the number OF the car, II was
5000 Mississippi
A big car containing three negroes
stopped at the John a, Ulrich garage
and supply station, SS3 Popl0r avenue,
at II AS o'clock. They were served with
10 gallons Of gas, and, without paying
for Il, shot on power and sped away
d, Several garage men went in pursuit in
q faster car The automobile ahead, in
making the turn at Poplar avenue and
Cleveland street, skidded into pole
The negroes jumped from the wreck
and fled
The license number was telephoned
by the garage men to the police sta
ton, showing that It was Mr. Thorn
tons car The Ulrlch garage savaged
practically its 10 gallons of gasoline, It
will cost MIR. Thornton considerable
money to make repairs to his automo-
bile.