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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
DANCE.
From FRIDAYS Daily)


A farewell dance vas given Mr..
Charles Neville last night at the
home of his uncle Mr.. Charles Priest
ley on West Washington street, by a
number of his young men friends.
Mr.. Melville left this morning for
Annapolis, where he viii again enter
the U. S. Naval School.
Ten couples were present. Deli
cious refreshments were served. Dane
ing continued until $40 this morning,
when the crowd of young people &C
companied him to the train.
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Mr.. Edward Loggins of Winona
was here yesterday on business and
visiting the family of his brother, Mr.
". T. Loggins.
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Mr.. w. R. Gay and daughter, Miss
Graham. of Glendora, were shopping
visitors in Greenwood on yesterday.
Messrs. Sam Balkin and Maurice
Schear were in the city from Schlater
yesterday.
Mr.. W. L. Ray was here today on
business from his Malmaison plan
tation home.
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Mr.. E. L. Ragland, of Jackson, was
a business visitor here yesterday and
today.
Mr.. P. B. Dennis left this afternoon
for Memphis to attend the fair.
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Mr.. F. C. Wagner was in the city
from Sledge on business today.
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Mrs. Kane Reed was hostess Wed
nesday evening to a few friends a
her home on Parkway, complimentary
to her sister, Miss Price Of New Or
leans. The evening was most pleas
ant1y spent in playing Lotto. Dain
ty refreshments were served
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MIR. W. G. Ditto and family will
move from Race Track plantation to
Mr.. H. L. Walton's Beverly planta-
ton, near IIinte rCity, on October 1st,
and make their home. Mr.. Ditto will
accept the position of manager Of the
new general mercantile business of
H. L. Walton & Co.
Mr.. S. G. Wilson returned this
morning from a trip to Columbus and
Memphis. He accompanied his dau
ghter, Miss Louise to Columbus to
enter the |. l. & c.. for this term
as a freshmen. From there he went
to Memphis to attend the fair.
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Mr.. Sumter Gillespie left for Jack
son this morning to join owe one hum
dred members of Wahabi Temple on
their visit to the big Shriners cele-
bration to be held in New Orleans, be-
~inning in that city tomorrow.
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Mr.. David S. Humphreys, manager
of Edw. Holland & Cos cotton office
at Clarksda e, spent last night here
with the family of his mother, Mrs.
Lallie H. Humphreys.
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Gen. John A. Webb, of Jackson,
spent last night here, the guest of
the family of his son, Mr.. J. G. Webb.
He left for Jackson this morning.
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Messrs. T. R. Gregory and j. D
Lanham leave this evening for New
Orleans to attend the big Shriners
celebration in that city.
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Miss Bessie Portwood has returned
home from Chicago, where she spent
several months studying music on the
pipe organ and where she was under
the instruction of the best teachers Of
America. She is one Of the city's
most talented musicians and her
many friends are pleased to welcome
her home.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. L. L. Freeman has returned
home from a wv months visit at Mer-
idian and points in Kemper County.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Miss Kate Wilson left today for
Kilmichael, where she will spend Sun
day with relatives.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Wiley of Ruleville, spent yes
terday shopping in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Wi liam Scale of Grenada, i
the guset of friends in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Sam Neil and daughter, Miss
Ada May of I~ndianola, were shopping
visitors in Greenwood yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Birdsong and
Mr.. Chas. Wi sford, of Schlater, were
in the city on business yesterday af-
%ternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Misses Ruth Powell and Ruby Ty
rome of indiana a, were shopping Wis,
itors in Greenwood yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Walter Carter ard daughter
of Moorhead, were shopping visitors
in Greenwood yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Kings Daughters Circle will be held
in the Presbyterian Church on Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full
attendance is requested as the work
for the year is to be planned at this
meeting.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
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Miss Louise Locke, of Boston, Mass
is the charming guest Of Mrs. Maud
Guess for two weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
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Messrs. H. L. Walton and G. E.
Stowell were here yesterday on bus
mess from their p antation homes in
Beat One.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Sturdivant and
two daughters, Misses Margaret and
Garnet, were visitors in Greenwood
yesterday. Mrs. S%turdivant and
daughters are residing in Memphis.
Mr.. Sturdivant is continuing to look
after his planting interests in Glen
dora.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. j. w. Read of Stewart, Miss.
is visiting friends in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

DR.. and Mrs. F. M. Sandifer left
yesterday afternoon for Memphis.
They are expected to return home
this evening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. J. R. Morris and family, of It
ia Bena, spent last night and today
here-having come over to observe
the Jewish New Year holiday by at
tending services at Temple Beth Is
rael.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. d. Lanham are
moving today in the home which they
purchased several months ago from
Mr.. C.. A. Walker on Cotton Street.
The Interior has beer r~edecorated and
painted and presents a most pleasing
appearance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Easier Now Than Later.

1t is easier to break up a cold or
check a cough now than it will be
later. Persistent coughs that hang
on all winter pave the way for
serious throat and lung disease. L.
W. Day, IS Campbell Av., E., Detroit,
Mich, writes: "Foley's Honey and
Tar relieves one of bronchitis very
quickly."
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. J. A. Wall, who has been ON
fined to his home by illness the past
two or three weeks, is able to be up
and back to his place of business
again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

in the Presbyterian Church OF Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full
attendance is requested as the work
for the year is to be planned at this
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.. Lanham are
moving today in the home which they
purchased several months G from
Mr.. c. A. Walker on Cotton Street.
The interior has been redecorated and
remOdelled and the exterior has been
painted and presents a most pleasing
appearance.
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Miss Brooke Hunter left yesterday
morning for Laurel, Miss, where she
has accepted a position as physical
director in the Y. w. C. A Miss Hun
ter graduated last year at the |. l.. &
c. at Columbus.
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Mrs. Dora Pentecost of Sidon, was
shopping visitor in Greenwood yes
terday.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Attention is directed tt the adver
tisement in this issue of Kelley's
Store, corner of Carrollton Ave. and
Main Street, where special bargains
are offered the public.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. H. J. Hougland was here
from Moorhead on business yester-
daV.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Messrs. S. I. Brown, r. L. Foy and
Will Hendricks were here from Sidon
yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
The Qulnine That Does Not Affect the Heal

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE wOMO is better than ordina-G
Quinine and does not cause nervousness mol
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Sec.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. P. c. Chapman and daughter,
Miss Marguerite, and Mrs. w. E,
Chapman of I%ndianola, were shopping
visitors in Greenwood yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

The B. V. B. Club entertained most
0 ~easantly Friday evening in honor of
Mr.. Fred Jesty at the home of Miss
Mary B. Ellington. The function was
a farewell party for Mr.. Jesty, who
left Saturday for Chicago to attend
the University of Chicago. The club
is composed of Misses Claire Broad
way, Louise Crull, Martha Forester,
jamie Mao Lyon, Lucille Ferguson,
Mable Anthony, Mary B. Ellington.
Mr.. Jesty was the on'y young man
present and was most popular.
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Mrs. Alsonso and son, of Chicago,
are visiting the families of their re
~latives, Mrs. Vincent Dantone and
Mrs. Ben Piazza in this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
q The old reliable remady.
". Guaranteed for one bottle

Us ~. Guaranteed for one bottle
TO benefit any cas- Of Pellagra,
rheumatism or any blood, liver or
kidney diease or money refunded
G. 8. il = great tonic and system
builder. Sold by all druggists or sent
prepaid, 800 per bottle; six bottles
for $500. Dealers, order G. 8. from
your jobber. Write me for tastimon-.
;als. Enough said
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group and whooping
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, 1919-10-01

Mr.. Sam Jones was here yesterday
from Winona.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. L. L. Freeman and Mr.. NJ. Z.
Freeman have purchased the grocery
store of Mr.. w. Bender at AIS John
son Street. The new owner have
taken charge of the business.
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Miss Della Gardner is at Decatur,
Ga, to attend Agnes Scott College
for the ensuing session..
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Mrs. Jimmy Colmery left yesterday
morning for Walden, where she will
visit for several days.
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Mrs. j. H. Mitchell has returned
from a visit to Holly Springs.
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When a Child Has Group.
Thousands of mothers say Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is the best
remedy they know for Group, coughs
and colds. It cuts the thick, choking
mucus, clears away the phegm, opens
air passages and eases hoarseness,
The gasping, strangling fight for
breath gives way to quiet breathing
and peaceful sleep.
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. N. NJ. Keith and son., J. Q.
Keith of Sardis, have arrived in
Greenwood and are now domiciled at
the home of Mrs. W. R. McConnlco on
Fulton and Church Streets.
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Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A. Losing, of Scott
Miss, recently moved to Race Track
plantation, where Mr.. Losing has &C
cepted the position Of manager of Mr..
S. F. Jones store.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Stevens, of
Sunny Side, have returned home from
the Tri-State Fair in Memphis.
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Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Moon returned
home last night from a short visit in
Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Townes of Glen
dora, were visitors in Greenwood on
Thursday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Colds Cause Grip and influenza
LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININE Tablets remove the
cause. There is only one promo Quinine.'
E =" - s signature Oh box. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Tuesdays Daily)

Mrs. w. H. Harper entertained
about twenty five little folks yester-
day in honor of the third birthday an
niversary of her son, Billy. The chill
dren enjoyed a most pleasant after
noon playing games. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Harper was assisted by her
sister, Mrs. Laeta Wright, Mrs. O.. E.
Bunch and Mrs. Earl Kinnebrew.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Beck ~returne,
home Sunday from Memphis, where
they attended the fair. Mrs. Beck
has again resumed her position with
The Style Shop.
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Mr.. Max Pybass of Tupelo. Miss.
spent Sunday night and Monday with
his brother, F. L. Pybass on Dewey
Street. MI. Pybass recently return
ed home from France.
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Orleans, who has been the guest of
her cousin, Mrs. A. Bernstein, left
this morning for her home.
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Constipation.
The beginning of almost every SER
ious disorder is constipation. If you
want to enjoy good health keep your
bowels regular. This is best accom-
plished by proper diet and exercise.
but sometimes a medicine is needed
and when that is the ease you will find
Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent.
They are mild and gentle in their
action. easy and pleasant to take.
Give them a trial. They only cost a
quarter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. Sam Osborn is spending sever
al days in Memphis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Miss Brooke Hunter left yesterday
morning for Laurel, Miss, where she
has accepted a position as physical
director in the Y. w. C. A Miss Hun
ter graduated last year at the l. l.. &
c. at Columbus.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. McLemore and
two sons were here from their Sandy
Ridge plantation home Sunday at
tending church and visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. r. V. Pollard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. w. B. Hoffa of Grenada was
in Greenwood yesterday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. S.. G. Wilson returned this
morning from a trip to Columbus and
Memphis. He accompanied his dau
ghter, Miss Louise to Columbus to
enter the |. |. & C.. for this term
as a freshmen. From there he went
to Memphis to attend the fair.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. J. H. Mitchell has returned
from a visit to Holly Springs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. E. L. Goldstein has returned
from a months vacation spent at
Asheville, N C.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Indigestion, B~iliOusness, Constipation.
Chamberlain Tablets have restored
to health and happiness hundreds who
were afflicted with Indigestion, bill
BUSINESS and constipation. If you are
troubled in this way give them a trial.
You are certain to be pleased for they
will benefit you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Dora PentecOst of Sidon, was
shopping visitor in Greenwood yes
tecday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Miss Bessie Portwood has returned
home from Chicago, where she spent
several months studying music on the
pipe organ and where she was under
the instruction Of the best teachers of
America. She is one of the city's
most talented musicians and her
many friends are pleased to welcome
her home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. W. G.. Ditto and family will
move from Race Track plantation to
Mr.. H. L. Walton's Beverly planta-
ton, near 1Iinte rCity, on October 1st,
and make their home. Nh. Ditto will
accept the position of manager of the
new general mercantile business OF
H. L. Walton & Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. D. S. Jones was here from
Highlandale yesterday.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

DR.. and Mrs. M. P. Winkler motor
Ell here from Tchula and spent a few
hours shopping today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. /. Flowers of Lexington, Is
the guest of her daughter Mrs. Abe
Silver.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Messrs. 7. R. Gregory and j. ID
Lanham leave this evening for New
Orleans to attend the big Shriners
celebration in that city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

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Capt. R. H. Hit, of Winona, was in
the city yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. F. C. Wagner "a in the city
from Sledge on business today.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
(From Thursdays Daily

Mr.. Grady Mathews of Memphis,
an employee of u post office, is
taking his vacation and is spending
a few days in Memphis, attending the
fair.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. Sumter Gillespie left for Jack
son this morning to join over n hun
dred members of Wahabi Temple on
their visit to the big Shriners cele-
b~ration to be held in New Orleans, be-
~inning in that city tomorrow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. J. W. Dulaney came down from
Tunica and spent Sunday with his
parents, DIR. and Mrs. J. ". Dulaney
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Stainback, of
Minter City, were in the city yester-
day afternoon on business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Judge Monroe McClurg spent last
week in Winston County, attending
chancery court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Mrs. Kane Reed was hostess Wed
nesday evening to a few friends a
her home on Parkway, complimentary
to her sister, Miss Price of New Or
leans. The evening was most pleas
ant1y spent in playing Lotto. Dain
tv refreshments were served
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09
NEWS FROM THE TOWN OF
POMFRET
1.-THE Annals of Quiet Neigh
borhood"

Mr.. and Mrs Charles W Grosvenor
have arrived in Pomfret after spend
ing the winter in Boston.
The Victory meeting in Pomfret
hall called out large and enthusiast
tic audience on Thursday evening.
Quite a large delegation of people
from Pomfret Landing, Pomfret Cen
ter and Abingdon attended Quinebaug
Pomona at Brooklyn last Saturday.
They We're well repaid, as the pro-
gram proved to be one of the best
which has been presented for long
time. The Windham County Farmers
association was put on trial, so to
speak, and Mr. Ellis feels that it justi-
fled itself for its existence.
Wolf Den Grange will hold its next
meeting on Wednesday, May 14th,
and the May Basket social which is
down for that date in the year book
has been postponed until May 2Sth.
to follow the third and fourth de
grees. instead of the supper which is
usually served after these two de
grees have been conferrd upon the in
coming class Twenty eight members
were admitted to membership at the
last meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1919-05-09

ones time TO visit.
The Justice court r II Chandler,
Justice. was oecupi on Friday in a
hearing of person from East Thomp-
on charged with breaking and enter
ia, residence in lAat section of the
town. Lawyer To- ey of Putnam APP
peared for the defendant, who was
aouitted. The cases coming from
that section of the town indicate a
feeling of animus between these per
sons who reside there.
Miss Annie Smith of Worcester
driving her own car, met with an ac-
cident at Brandy Hill on Saturday.
Fortunately il happened near the
garage of Emil Bayer, as the ma
chine was damaged so IT could not
proceed without being given atten-
ton by Mr.. Bayer Mrs. Smith and
relatives from Colorado Springs
stopped at the Vernon Stiles Inn dur
ing the repairs to the car.
The services in the church last sun
dav were we'll attended, an unusual
number being present The preach
err, Rev. Mr.. Puddefoot, of Boston,
held the close attention of the con
greeation, basing his sermon upon the
scripture lesson, reading the latter
half of the 18th chapter OF Matthew,
The text was II would have mercy
and not sacrifice" Communion was
held at the close of the service.
At the annual meeting and roll eail
of the Congregational church last
Thursday the several auxiliary socie-
ties Of the church reported through
their secretaries, and showed them all
to be actively engaged in the different
branches of work of the church. A
good representation of resident mem
hers was present to respond to the
roll call In the election of officers
the following We're chosen: Clerk,
| Frank NJ. Knight; deacon, for two
years, Josiah Dixie; church committee,
George W Dexter Robert Dunning,
George S. Crosby.
A meeting Of the Thompson Libra
~ Corporators was held ut the rooms
| 81 the library building on Monday
evening. The Librarians report
showed thar over 700 books had been
taken out the past year and It's new
books had been added 10 the shelves.
Dr. Paine, j. Nsston Dart and Oscar
| Munyan Noted trustees for
| three ye VI meeting Of the
| trustees. L. \. Dunning
~ elx>sssls, SFrank Knight,
-, ni t+<<> secretary