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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
IACOE L.. WTETLE.It.

Jacob L. Wiolcr. B, a former resi- dent of this city. died Wednesday al his home in New Haven, following long illness. He is survived 3y his sy.fc,. two children. live brothers, Matthew. William, Joseph, Lawrence and GeorGe and one sister. Mrs Anna NVirtz The deceased was at one time employed by inc Singer Nauufactur- ing Company when he resided in this city. The funeral will be held Sat urday from his late home in New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
Cno Read Enr0eY
OBITUARY
MARY DOCKI-T;a-

Mary Dockery. a well known resi- dent of the East Side. died this morn ing at the family home, 3Il Harriet street. she was an employc of the v. AI c. O., a prominent member If Lucrctta Warner Circle. c. of F., and a devouu member Of S-. Charles church. She is survived by two sis tcrs. Mrs Margaret smith and Airs. P. Sullivan: two brothers. Owen J. ot Bridgeport, and John of PhladcIphiG: four uieces and three ncphcws. The funeral will be held Monday at S:3g o'clock in the morning from thc late home and at o'clock from SL Charles church. Burial will he i'll St. AIichalIs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
ROBERT P. POTTER.

After an illness of five weeks. Rob ert P. Potter, 6, of Sound Beach, father of George P. Potter, an under taker of l1S3 Broad street, died yes terday at the family home. He is survived by six sons and one daugh- ter. Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at 2:30 o'cock at the late home in Sound Beach and burial will be in the Congregational church cemetery, Sound Beach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
BOSTON MAN GETS FRENCH
 CROSS TO-DAY

Boston. Sept. 5.-Dr. Morton Prince of this city, was decorated with the Cross Of the French Legion of Honor today by Dr. Marcel Knecht, of the French High Commission The pre- sentation was in accordance with in Gtructions from General Commissioner Andre Tardieu and was in recognition of Dr. Prices services in promoting France-American cooperation during the war. State, city, army and navy officials attended the ceremony, which was held at the State House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
.2.50O MORE MEN
 OF FIRST HOME

New York, Sept. 5-AnOther contin- sent of the First Division, numbering l.SGS officers and men. arrived here today from BrCst on the transport Zeppelin.
 other units of the First Division arrived from Brest on the transport DcKaIb. which brought 38 officers and GGO men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
hi'CUMBER GIVES MILD CHANGE
 FOR ARTICLE X

Washington. Sept. 5-Senator Me Cumber, Republican, North Dakota, today made public and later discuss ed in the Senate the reservation 70 Article Ten of the League of Nations advocated by Republican Senators fla voriuE less drastic reservations than those adopted yesterday by the For eign Relations Committee. IL would merely define the limitations of Con gress to undertake territorial guar anIees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
DRUNK SENT HOME

James Tracey, of Noroton, was ar rested yesterday afternoon charged with drunkenness. In the city court this morning, Tracey was given one hour to leave town. Sentence was suspended on $l fine and ten days iail penalty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
GERMAN TAX DODGERS TO BE
 ROUNDED UP

Berlin, Thursday, Sept. 4-The min istrv of finance has empowered lax sleuths to enter private premises to search them from cellar to garret and force strong boxes in the general roundup of eligible taxpayers. Pro- tests. it is understood, will be un- ayailinE.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
FRENCH WORKERS
 WANT MORE PAY

Lille, France, Sept. 5-Men engag- ed in reconstruction work in the De- partment of Pas De Calais have struck, demanding IT francs for an eight-hour day instead of the existing average rate of 121a francs The strike committee estimates that 25,- 900 men are idle because of the trou-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
ASSAILANT FINED

For assauIting Mana Thornhill, colored, of 51 Freeman street, with a milk bottle and a razor, on August 12 Mrs. Carrie James. colored, of the same address, was fined S25 and costs in the city court this morning, Since August 12, the Thornhlll wom- an has been confined in the Bridge port hospital as the result of injur- ies sustained in her quarrel with Mrs. James.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
BRITISH CREW FOUGHT FIRE
 FOUR DAYS

New York, Sept. 5-The British steamer Queen Margaret, from Gib- raltar in ballast, arrived here today after her crew had battled for four days with a fire which broke out in her bunkers on August 2S. The fire was finally put under control with steam hose but was still smouIdering when the ship docked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
OF EDITH CAvELL
 MUST DIE

Paris, Sept. 5.-Geor=es Gaston Quien. on t-ial before a. court martial charged with having had reasonable dealings with the Germans and of having betrayed Edith Caveu to them, was today convicted and condemned to death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
WHO
 STOLE VALISES
 IS BEING HELD

Anthony Rovfeuo of 143 HouEh avenue. who was arrested Wednesday morning for breach of the peace, and tho theft Of two suitclscs from a store owned by Samuel Solmon of +'3 Barnum avenue, was arraigned in the city court this morning. Bovielio de- clared that he was dead drunk "Wednesday morning, and was unable to remember any events of the day. The case was continued until tomor- row morning under $500 bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
CEARrH.S IL IInRTfI-

CharIos n IOrtN. G-. UICd I"st night at his home in Monroe. lie is
 survived by his wife and three chI-
 drcn. Funeral services will be held
 Sunday morning from his late home
 and burial will be in the Elm street cemetery, Monroe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
PREsBYTERIANs FAVOR TREATY

Lake Geneva, Wis, Sept 5-Dele- gates attending the Presbyterian New Era Conference here went on record today in favor of immediate ratifica- don of the peace treaty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
DROPPED DEAD
 WHILE HE WAS
 PICKING APPLES

South Norwalk, Sept. 5.-WhiIe Henry TLAwis Seymour was engaged in picking apples in the rear of his home at 59 Winfield street, East Norwalk, he suddenly dropped dead, victim of apoplexy. He was a. carpenter by trade, S4 years of age, and apparently in the best of health when his end came.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
NEW HAVEN CIGAR MAKERS
 WILL STRIKE

New Haven, Sept 5-Cigar manu- lecturers here were prepared today for a strike of nearly five hundred makers who have demanded wage increase. The new scale demanded would give makers about $50 g. week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05

Mrs. Frederick Rhodes of 1915 Noble avenue, was hostess this after noon at a meeting of the Foreign Missionary society of the Washington Park M. F. church. Mrs. L. B. Nick erson made an interesting report of her visit to the Centenary Exhibit al Columbus, O., recently
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
TTAUYS NEW CREDIT

Washington, Sept. 5.-An additional credit of s17,OOO,oOO to Italy was an- nounced today by the Treasury, mak- ing a total for that country of ST. 61s,975,945 and a total for all the AL flies of s9,694,272 ,567.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
FIRST FROST
 DOES DAMAGE

Montpelier, Vt, Sept. 5-The first frost of the season damaged crops in this section last night. The extent of the loss will not be known for several days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
PEACE CHIEF LEAVES

Paris, Sept. 5-(Havas) )-Baron Kurt Won Lersner, chief of the Ger man peace mission, left last night for Berlin. where he will remain for few days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
13 DIE IN WRECK.

Paris, Sept. 5 - Thirteen persons were killed and 40 injured in a co1- nsion between two trains near You. Ious this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
TODAY'S " ANS

REAL ESTATE WANTED WANTED-2 or family house in Black Rock district, Ellsworth St. preferred. Inquire l.. J. Snyder, f6 LCsbia St I5tfE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
NOTICE

Wanted, members of International Association of Machinists 10 know that Lodge 116 meets every Triday night at Plumbers Hall, 536 Fairfield Avenue aAp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-05
White Materials

NainsOOk of fine, soft quality for under garments. 36 inches wide,
 19 cts. a yard.
 Outing Flannel of good grade, the kind mothers like for chil- dTen's sleeping gar n1cntS.
 g cts. a yard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
GRIFFIN.
(From Saturdays Daily)

Miss Daisy Stevenson and Mr.. Kas-
sic Griffin, both of Itta Bena, were
married in Greenwood yesterday af-
ternoon. The ceremony was perform
ed by Judge A. W. Evans at the
courthouse.
= * x = y
Tom, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Little, who was struck by an
automobi e yesterday and painfully
injured, was reported to be doing
fairly well this morning and no
change for the worse has developed.
Physicians are unable to yet ascertain
whether the little fellow is injured in
ternally, but state hal he sustained
a sever brain shock.
Mr.. H. j. Lenoir, a prominent plan
ter of lei Shreveport, La, has been
the guest of the family of his brother,
Mr.. S. c. Lenoir, in this city, for the
past few days.
* + * 4 & *
Mrs. E. H. st. Clair, who under
went an operation in Greenville over
a week ago for appendicitis, is gett-
ing along nicely, which will be good
news to her many friends.
= x < & = *
Hon. Geo. A. Mclean, of Winona.
was here yesterday on business and
visiting relatives.
i x x * * 4
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Gossom. who
have been residing in Louisville, XIV,
the past two years, returned to
Greenwood yesterday, and a most
cordial welcome is extended them by
their many friends. They will make
their future home here and are dom
icnled at their Walthal st. residence.
= 4 = 4 X x
Messrs. A. J. Coste, Jr., and J. w.
Donnell have gone to New Orleans to
attend the Shriners celebration which
is taking place in that city today.
x 4 * X < &
Mr.. Fred Jesty left this morning
for Chicago, where he will enter the
University of Chicago for the COM
ing term.
* i X X Is x
Messrs. o. F. Bledsoe, Jr., John
H. Pettey and Shelby S. Steele are
in Memphis today taking in the Tri-
State Fair.
* * * * & *
Mr.. W. c. Taylor was here yester-
day from his Providence plantation
on business.
4 x x i x 4
Capt. R. W. Harvey was here from
1tta Bena On business yesterday.
* x j * 4 =
Capt. R. H. Hit, of Winona, was in
the city yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
An Agreeable Surprise.

"About three years ago when | was
suffering from . severe cold on my
lungs and coughed most of the time
night and day, I tried a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
surprised at the promptness with
which it gave me relief" writes Mrs.
James Brown, Clark Mills, N. Y.
Many another has been surprised and
pleased with the prompt relief afford
ed by this remedy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

MI. NJ. F. Jumper was a business
visitor here from his home at Hem
ingway today and made US a pleasant
call.
*.%*
Mr.. j. H. Ruscoe was in the city
from Hemingway on business Mon
day and made US a pleasant call.
& = = x y =
Miss Mary Hunter and Miss Bea-
trice Parsons of this city. who left
the first of last weeg for Columbus
to enter the l. 1. & c., successfully
passed the examination given in
Sophomore english and made a most
creditable showing. This examination
was a most rigid one and the fact
that the young ladies were able to
pass it, gives evidence Of first class
training they received in the schools
here.
* i 4 x x *
Our clever friend, Mr.. A. J. Scruggs
was in the city Saturday from
Carroll county, and made us an ap-
preciated. candy" is one of the best
fel ows in the world, and has a host
of friends in Greenwood.
* = Il x * x
Mr.. J. M. Beach, the affable adver-
Using of the Walter L.
Main Show, was a pleasant caller at
The Daily Commonwealth office last
Saturday.
< i x * X =
Attorney P. w. Allen of Moorhead,
who formerly practised law in Green
wood, spent Sunday here yesterday
the guest of friends.
- X * 4 X x
Mr.. j. W. Dulaney came down from
Tunica and spent Sunday with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. ". Dulaney.
= X = y = (
Mr.. E. L. Goldstein has returned
from a months vacation spent at
Asheville, N C.
= 4 = = = =
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
They Get Action At Once.

Foley Kidney Pills i~nvigorate,
strengthen and heal inactive, weak
weak and diseased kidneys and blad-
der, Mrs. O. J. Ellis, sos 8th 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 after
taking Foley Kidney Pills [ am we'll"
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Miss Stella Colvin spent S

Miss Stella Colvin spent Sunday
with relatives in Sidon. =
* x = 4 \ X
A sweet little daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Michael L. N. Busam
this morning at their home in this
city. The little lady weighed eight
pounds.
* * * *
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F.McLellan were
here Sunday from Philip, attending
church services and visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Gid Montjoy, Sr.
= = x = = =
Mrs. John Hoar Of Fulton, KY, is
the guest of her brother, Mr.. J. G.
Webb and her sister Mrs. P. L. De
leach.
* x x x = *
Misses Sadie Taylor and Lille Ian
ham spent Sunday in Greenville the
guest of friends.
* * * x X x
Miss Eula Nettles returned home
last night from a several days visit
with her mother and sisters at Dur
ant
* * i x *
Messrs. /. Hyman, Jesse Hyman
and Sam Wolk, all of Lexington, were
the guests Sunday of Mr.. Ed LYMAN
and family.
s. * *
Col. John George Quekemeyer will
arrive in Greenwood from Yazoo City
next Wednesday for a visit to the
family of his sister, Mrs. R. G. Nc
Bee. Col. Quekemeyer is Assistant
Chief of Staff to Gen. John j. Perish
ing and will return to Washington af,
ter his visit here to resume his officia
duties.
Mrs. Joe Ellington and family mo-
tored to Lexington Sunday and spen'
the day. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Ellington's father, Nh
D. w. Rhyme, who will visit here flo.
several days.
* 4 4 r i =
Mrs, I. Flowers of Lexington, /
the guest of her daughter Mrs. Alb
Silver.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
MATINEE MUSICALE.

A meeting of the Matinee Musicale
will be held Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Laeta
Petty Wright. A full attendance is
desired.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Groves TasteIesS chill Tonic
the malarial germs which are transmitte
to the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. Price 60c-
ForeRunners 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, 1919-10-01

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 tons
up the liver. Don't suffer when re-
lief can be had. Get rid of backache,
lameness, rheumatic pains, and stiff
joints.
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
ANNOUNCE
(From Thursdays Daily


Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w. George an
nounce the engagement and ap
preaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, to Mr.. Marion P Saun-
ders of Jackson, Miss. The wedding
to take place October 90. No cards
* = = =
Miss Mildred Humphreys Gwin,
the attractive and accomplished dau-
ghter of Nh. and Mrs. S. L. Gwin, will
leave on Friday for Washington, D.
c., where she will enter the National
Cathedral School, Mount Saint AL
bans, for the ensuing term. Miss
Gwin is one of the most popular mem
bers of the younger set in Greenwood
and possesses an Inherited charm of
manner and knack of making friends
that will insure her becoming equally
popular with her new friends in the
Eastern school she wi | attend. Mrs.
Gwin will accompany her daughter to
Washington.
* = = = 4 20
DR.. W. C. Tyree, pastor of the Bap-
fist church here, left this morning for
Jackson to hear Rev. George W.
Truett of Texas, speak in the inter
est of the $75, OOO, 900 campaign the
Baptists are making. Rev, Truett is
n of the greatest preachers of Am
erica and many visitors are expected
in Jackson to hear him. DR.. Tyree
wi | return to the city tomorrow.
= * * = * =
Mrs. n. T. Pool of Memphis, arriv-
ed last week for a visit with her
daughter and son, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j.
Brady, Jr. Mrs. Pool and Mrs. Brady
have just returned from jackson,
where they were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. A len. Mrs. Pool will
visit her daughter here for several
days before returning to her home
in Memphis.
y y 3 :: = *
Miss EuIa Nettles left last night
for Durant, where she will spend sew
eral days visiting her mother and sis
ters.
* * X X i *
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Montgomery
and son, Gerald, returned yesterday
from Memphis. Mrs. Montgomery and
son have been spending the summer
in Chicago, Ill, and Union City, Tenn.
= = * 4 4 Z
Misses Louise Wilson, Marguerite
Whitehead and Betsy Brown have
gone to Columbus, where they will en-
ter the |. I. & c. this year as Fresh
men.
= 4 * y X i
Mrs. F. E. Weathersby, is making
her home with her daughter Mrs. R.
c. Heron on Strong Avenue.
x * X y i x
Mrs. B. L. Mackey has arrived in
to spend the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. O. J. Quiggins.
4 :. x i x x
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Stainback, of
Minter City, were in the city yester-
day afternoon on business.
4 = 4 =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.

Cut This Quit Is W0ftn NUHey'
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip enclose with SC to Foley q Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., 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, 1919-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. D. G.. Whitaker and
Mr.. Whitaker's mother, Mrs. J.. Whit
aker of Baltzer, Miss, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Hughston.
Mrs. D. G. Whitaker is a daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughston.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Miss Stegall of Canton, Miss, ar
rived in Greenwood this afternoon
and has accepted q position as steno-
grapher of the H. D. Walker Auto Co.
Miss Stegall will fill the place being
held by Miss Bernice Weimer, who
will leave Saturday for her home in
Lawrence, Kas., having filed her res
ignation several weeks ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
POPULAR COUPLE WILL WE'D.

desired.
4 = = ) = =
POPULAR COUPLE WILL WE'D.
Jackson, Sept. 28-Mr. and Mrs. J.
w. George Of Greenwood, announce
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of their daughter, Elizabeth, to
Mr.. Marion |. Saunders, of Jackson,
the wedding to take place on Wednes-
day, October tWenty-ninth, n thous-
and, nine hundred and nineteen. No
cards.
The above announcement is one of
general interest to Mississippians as
the lovely bride-elect is the daughter
of an old and honored name, her ia
mily having made Jackson their home
during the time in which Mr.. George
was a federal officer.
The prospective groom is one of
Jackson's most popular young men
both socially and in the realm of
business, being the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Saunders, and his many
friends are showering him with con-
gratulations upon his good fortune in
the happy elimination of the pretty
romance which they have watched
with growing interest.-Jackson Cor.
Commercial Appeal.
x = = x 4 y
CFrom Thursdays Daily
DR.. W. W. burden was in the city
from his home at Columbus on bus
mess yesterday. He visited his plan
tation at Sidon during the week.
x i x y * =
Mr.. Albert Marx, of New Orleans,
IS in the city on a brief visit to his
and sister.
X X 4 + + x
Miss Nellie Kent left the first of
this week for Columbus, where she
will attend the l. l. & C.
* x i * < x
Mr.. Grady Mathews of Memphis,
an emp'o yee of our post office, is
taking his vacation and is spending
few days in Memphis, attending the
fair.
= * = Il y &
Mr.. Ray Barrett of Hammond, La,
has arrived in Greenwood and has
accepted a position as clerk in the
Y. & M. V. freight office.
s. * X = x *
Mr.. T. J. Whitehead, of Winona,
was in the city today, the guest of
his cousin, Mr.. w. J. Gayden.
y * = x * x
Mr.. Frank r. Streater is in Green
wood today mingling with his many
friends and looking after business in
terests in the county.
X 4 = X i X
Mr.. G.. B. Clover was in the city
today from Itta Bena on business.
4 x 4 i * x
Mr.. C. E. Sledge, of Doddsville, was
a business visitor here today.
x = + = X X
Mr.. G. A. Mahoney was here from
Itta Bena on business yesterday.
x x 4 * 4 x
Mr.. D. S. Jones was here from
Highlandale yesterday.
* = y * = i
Mr.. w. B. Hoffa of Grenada was
in Greenwood yesterday afternoon.
x x + x x Il
Messrs. S. I. Brown, r. L. Foy and
Will HopJrickS wara hare from SiaOn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Constipation.

Mrs. L. w. Rose left today for
Laurel, Miss, where she will visit her
daughter, Mrs. Beers for some time.
i = = = = j.
Mrs. w. Chandler and Mrs. John
Johnson of ~Indianola, spent yesterday
shopping in Greenwood.
Il x ! X t. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peasants of
Minter City, were visitors in Green
wood this morning.
y
Mrs. JohNston Cox of Jamestown,
a shopping visitor in Greenwood
this morning.
x + * 4 4 +
Miss Diamond Dickerson of Rule
vile, spent yesterday shopping in
Greenwood.