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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR AGED NEGRO
Peggy Mcpherson Found Guilty Or
The Charge OF Numbering Her
NeighbOr Jake Gill.

Peggy Mcpherson, aged negro wom-
an, charged ith the murder of Jake
Gill, was found guilty this morning at
2 o'clock by the jury and her punish
ment was fixed at life Imprisonment
in the penitentiary.
The case was commenced early yes
terday morning and the testimony and
arguments were not completed until
this morning. little before 1880
o'clock. The aliberated for thir-
ty minutes and then returned verdict
of guilty. however, the twelve jury
men disagreed as to the punishment
and Judge Beams sentenced Peggy to
life Imprisonment.
The defense sought to show that
Peggy shot Jake Gill in self defense
as he was preparing to enter her home
to attack her. The State produced
the testimony that Peggy waylaio
Jake on his way home and killed him
as he was returning from his days
work.
Jake Gill and Peggy Mcpherson anc
her husband had lived neighbors fol
years and as long as they had resided
by each other, they had quarrelled ov,
er the dividing line of their property
One day, when Peggy's husband was
digging a post-hole between the homes
intending to establish a new dividing
| line, he was attacked with an axe by
Jake Gill and seriously wounded
However, her husband recovered, bu
| Peggy was determined to seek reven
| ge and the shooting resulted.
Peggy is the owner of considerable
property here and is said to be wortl
about $4,000.
NEW CASE CALLED.
The jury for the case Of the Stat
VS. Will Nicely, charged with murde
of negro woman, whose body he i
alleged to have thrown in the Bayou
east of Greenwood, was selected short
ly before noon today.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Mr.. Gardner Buys
The GOssOm Home

Mr.. A. F. Gardner, Sr., has purch-
ased the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Gossom on Walthall Street. The con-
sideration was $6,4OO. Mr.. and Mrs.
for a months visit at New Orleans
and from there they will go to Delta
Farms, La, to reside. Mr.. Gardner
has rented the home to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Word, who will occupy the
dwelling on March 1st.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Leave Compulsory
Education To People

JACKSON, Miss. Feb. 1.-THE
Lower House of the Mississippi Leg
islature today, voted to refer the
question of compulsory education to a
election.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
BOlsheviki Army
Now In Control
Associated Press

CONSTANTINOPLE Feb. IL
(Monday)-The latest information
from Odessa says the Bolsheviki army
is in control in the city and ten thou
sand refugees are on the ships in the
harbor, awaiting escape.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Planning Outline
OF Soviet Govt.
Associated Press

WARSAW, Feb. I-Tuesday)-
Work framing the outline of peace
conditions will be communicated to
the Russian Soviet government, has
been begun by the Polish Cabinet
which plans to present them to the
diet next week.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Define Powers OF
Temporary Regent
Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Feb. 11-(Tuesday)-
Legislation defining the powers Of a
temporary regent, who is to be ap-
pointed by the Hungarian Govern
ment is being drafted for the presen-
tation of the National Assembly, he
to be authorized to act only in the
name of the Assembly in formulating
a decision, but who will not have the
right to veto.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Rat determination
Being Continued

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 11-No
cases of human plague have occurred
here since December Is. Rat exter-
mination continues vigorously, how
ever. 1O,767 rats were killed IN No
yember and 27,4O4 in December. The
Public Health Service is cooperating
with local and state health officers.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Cases of BOtulism
OR Meat Poisoning

BERKELEY, Cal, Feb. Hollow
ing a number Of cases of botulism,
or meat poisoning, reported to state
health officers here, the U. S. Public
Health Service has detailed Surgeon
J. C. Geiger to make an investigation
in cooperation with the state officers.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
CINCINNATI
FINISHED CENSUS
Was First City in United States To
Compete Work Which Was Done
| February 9Th.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-Cincin-
natl was the first city to compete it's
fourteenth Decennial Census enumer-
alton, the Census Bureau announced
today. The last portfolio was turned
in February 9th, but it will probably
be two weeks before the check is
completed and the total announced.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
R. u. JOHNSON IS
NEW AMBASSADOR
Is Appointed To Rome To Succeed
Thomas Nelson Page,
Who Resigned
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-Robert
author and editor and one Of the
founders Of the League to enforce
peace, has been selected by Presi-
dent Wilson as the ambassador to
Rome to succeed Thomas Nelson
Page, Who resigned.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11

We congratulate the good people OF
Schlater and of the entire county up
on the victory won in yesterdays cleo
ton, which assures the establishment
of a first-class agricultural high
school.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
ClOVen Foot Horse
EXcites Much Interest
Associated Press

LONDON, Feb. 11-A bay horse
with a cloven foot is exciting much
interest at the Worlds Fair here. The
horse is the offspring of shire stall
lion and a Welsh mare, and it is sug-
eested that his two toes indicate a
reversion to his prehistoric ancestors
Prehistoric horses had three or more
toes on each foot One of the earliest
codus is said to have had five toes
on each foot.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
FIRST SESSION
LEAGUE COUNCIL
Meeting Was Held Today United
States Was Not Represented at
Session.
Associated Press

LONDON, Feb. 11-Ambassadors
and ministers of the eight Allied
and Associated and neutral nations,
attended the first formal session to-
day of the council of the League of
Nations. The United States was not
represented.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Senate Passes The
Oil Land Lease Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-Enactm-
ent of the Oil Land Leasing Bill was
completed today by the Senate. The
bill now goes to the President.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Italian Soldiers Go
To Dalmatian Ports
Associated Press

TRIEST, Feb. 1.-Two regiments
of Italian soldiers, accompanied by
have sailed from this city for Dalma-
tion ports.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Sig Slump In n. Y.
Stocks Reported
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 1l-Stocks drop
ped two to eight points in the local
market today as the result of heavy
liquidation.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
THE WEATHER

n X X * X X X X X X X X X \
Mississippi-Local rains Wednes-
day and probably Thursday.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
Local Observations.

Local Observations.
Temperature-High 63 degrees;
lowest A degrees; precipitation .33;
river guage 1928; rise in "a hours O.1.
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
Local Observer.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11

Hon. C. L. Lomax spent yesterday
in Winona on legal business.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
COTTON MARKETS

Closed unchanged.
New York Spots 37.75.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11

Take the Daily Commonwealth
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-11
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET

Closed 3 to 10 up.
New Orleans Spots $3.50.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
Don't Read This Article
It's a Medicine "Ad"
That Is-lf You Are Looking For
AN Ordinary Medicine 'Ad'

Now if you have been led on this
far you are a live one after all
and if you want to keep all your
pep" and "gingerine" take this tip:
Keep your Liver, Stomach, Bowels
and Kidneys thoroughly cleansed and
regulated-AND YOU CAN'T BE
SICK.
BEWARE OF LAXATIVES-your
liver is not touched and it MUST
MOVE EVERY DAY the same as
your bowels.
If you are not in good shape today
buy bottle of PLANK'S BLOOD
MEDICINE on this proposition:
Take one bottle according to di-
rections and if you do not benefit by
the one bottle sufficiently to take the
other five, (six is a full course) then
you may have your dollar back with
out question.
At this season of the year your
system is undergoing a change which
manifests itself in eruptions, pimples
rash, spring fever, etc, etc. If you
keep the system regulated so as to
assist nature to discharge the i'm
purities through the proper channels
you will be save the embarrassment
of the above mentioned symptoms.
PLANK'S BLOOD MEDICINE has
been pronounced by one grateful US
er "the Wonder Medicine" and is
carried by Nathan Murray, druggist
and al good drug stores
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
INFLUENZA CAN
De PREVENTED
Scientists Say Eat Wholesome
Food, Get Eight Hours Sleep,
Take Plenty of Exercise, Avoid
Crowds and Don't Worry.
Keep the Liver Active, Kidneys
Regulated and Blood Pure
With Dr., Hitchcock's Liver
Kidney and Blood Powers.
Do These Things and Your Sys-
tenn VIII Be Strong Enough To
Resist the Influenza Germs.

The great risk of contracting infiu-
enza is in not keeping the system in
the proper condition to resist the
"Flu" germs.
The beginning, when the "Flu"
germs get in their deadly work, is
when the liver becomes inactive and
one gets bilious or constipated. Gallo
omel, or other ordinary laxatives,
do not go far enough. What af-
fects the liver also affects the kidneys
and blood, and to put the entire sys-
tenn back to its normal resistive pow
ers, you must treat the kidneys and
blood as we'll as the liver.
DR.. Hitchcock's Liver, Kidney &
Blood Powders tone up the liver, stim-
ulate the kidneys to healthy action,
thus purifying the blood and increas-
ing your germ-resisting powers. 25
cents at all druggists. Take as di-
rected tonight, and it win straighten
you out by morning. Guaranteed to
please, or money refunded. adv
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
HOW TOSTOP
A HEADACHE
AspironaI Relieves Pain In Two
Minutes. Prevent Return By
Removing Cause. Absolutely
Safe.

Doctors and druggists are delight
ed with the new Aspironal Elixir
which relieves the pain of headache
in two minutes and also removes the
cause by gently acting on the liver,
overcoming biliousness and constipa-
ton and thereby preventing the re-
turn of the headache next day. Doc
tors especially recommend Aspironal
for the reason that it is not danger
Gus to the heart and does not upset
the stomach.
The next time you have headache
go to your nearest drug store, hand
the clerk half dollar for a bottle
of Aspironal and tell him to serve
you two teaspoonfuls in a little wa
ter. With your watch in your hand
count off two minutes and call for
your money back, as per manufactur-
er's guarantee, if you can't feel your
headache fading away within the
coughs and neuralgia.
time limit. Your druggist invites and
expects you to try Aspironal so don't
be bashful. Everybody is doing it.
Same guarantee applies to colds,
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
IF KIDNLY5 AND
BLADDER BOTHER
Take a glass of Salts to flush out your
Kidneys and neutralize irri.
tating acids.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass it on to the bladder, where
it often remains to irritate and infame,
causing burning, scalding sensation, or
setting np an irritation at the neck of
the bladder, obliging you to seek relief
two or three times during the night.
The sufferer is in constant dread, the
water passes sometimes with scalding
sensation and Is very profuse; again,
there is difficulty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call it,
because they can't control urination.
While it is extremely annoying and some
times very painful, this is really one of
'the most simple ailments to overcome.
Get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from your pharmacist and take a table
spoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast, continue this for two or three
days. This will neutralize the acids in
the urine so It no longer is a source of
irritation to the bladder and urinary or
gans which then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless,
and is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
is used by thousands of folks who are
subject to urinary disorders caused by
uric acid irritation. Jad Salts is splen-
did for kidneys and causes no bad
effects whatever.
. Here you have a pleasant, effervescent
lithia-water drink, which quickly relieves
bladder troubls
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
Blend of Coccanut and Palm OLE
Makes Best Shampoo

A shampoo prepared properly from
blend of cocanut and palm oils i
by far the best to use. These two
oils are prescribed often in their raw,
state for diseases of the scalp and
hair. Shuco Shampoo is a perfect
blend of these two oils perfectly sa-
ponifed and suspended in solution
free from impurities and iniurious
matter. Two or three teaspoonfuIs
applied to the wetted hair and rub
bed briskly at once changes into a
bushel of sparkling, bubbling.
creamy lather that vanishes all diTt
and dust, and leaves the hair and
scalp perfectly clean. 1t leaves no
sickness, harshness or flmy sub
stance in the hair. Makes it brilliant.
soft, fluffy and wavy. 1t completely
rinses out and can be used as often as
you like without the slightest possi-
bility or injury to the hair or scalp.
Your mirror will tell you why Shuco
Shampoo makes hair with a thousand
lights. At all drug stores. adv
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
TASTE TAKEN OUT
OF CASTOR OIL BY
new PROCESS
Remarkable Method Perfected BY
Laboratory Experts of Spencer
Kellogg & Sons, Inc.

When the doctor says "take Castor
oil' you need no longer shudder. By
new scientific process all the dis
agreeable features have been re-
moved from this famous old remedy.
Chemists of Spencer Kellogg & Sons,
Inc, one of the worlds largest man
ufacturers of castor oil, have perfect
ed a remarkle process by which the
taste is absolutely eliminated. Moth
ing is removed except the taste.
Strength and purity are absolutely
unchanged. Kellogg's TasteIess Cas-
tor Oil settles the question Of the best
laxative. No pills or drugs are so
prompt and thorough as natures
pure remedy, castor oil That's why
doctors always prescribe it. Now
you can get in Kellogg's Tasteless
Castor Oil pure full-strength form
that is just as easy to take as a good
salad oil. Two sizes, 35c and Csc.
AT all good druggists. (Advt.)
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
P@rS OndL

Mrs. Harold R. Hall, of Battle
Creek, Mich, has arrived in Ameri-
Gus, and will be the guest for some
time of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Perkins, at their home on
College street.
Mrs. W. D. Phillips and young son,
Walter, Jr., have returned to their
home in Greenville, S. c., after an ex-
tended visit to Mrs. Phillips parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Taylor, at their
home on Lee street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Finley and
Kenson Finley have returned from
brief visit to relatives in AL
bany.
Mrs. w. 7. Collins is visiting Mrs.
John Finley, at her ho.le in Albany
for few days.
Mrs. Eta May Nix is in Atlanta
this week visiting relatives, and
during her stay will attend grand
opera.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
MISS McMATH APPOINTED
MAID OF HONOR.

General James A. Thomas, COM
mander of the Georgia Division
United Confederate Veterans, has
just appointed Miss Lois McMath, of
Americas, to serve as maid of honor
on his staff at the state reunion to
be held in Dublin on May IL. Miss
McMath is lovely young woman
and we'll qualified to maintain this
honor just conferred. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. L Nc
Math, of Americas, and is quiY pop
ular among wide circle of friends
in the city as well as a social favor
tie in cities where she has visited. A
number of Americus Daughters will
attend the reunion in May, and the
occasion is looked upon as one Of the
happiest social events of the year.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
THESTANDARD
OUR DAILY OFFERINGS OF NEW
MERCHANDISE APPEAR TO THE
PEOPLE TO BE WORTHY FROM
THE WAY THEY ARE TAKING
THEM AWAY.

We are not trying to make bats
for people. We are simply serving
them to the best of our ability. We
are bringing to the front new goods
and giving the people the opportuni-
ty to select from large quantities at
such low prices as may not be seen
again in a long time.
AT 6c-Three thousand machine
made torchon laces, all widths.
At 1.9S-Ladies' white and Palm
Beach skirts, new styles and serv-
iceable goods.
At 25c-One case pajama checks,
yard wide and good quality.
At 75c-Boys' union suits of good
checked nainsook, all sizes.
At 81 I25-Men's union suits of good
quality pajama checks, sizes "a
TO 46.
At 9sc-Sealpax underwear for men,
knee drawers and athletic shirts.
At 81 I9s-Middy blouses of the very
best MILDLY twill, plain white and
colors.
AT 9Sc-Linen opaque window shades
complete with guaranteed fixtures.
At 35c-Two thousand yards, full
yard wide percales, fast colors.
At l5c-Choice of three thousand
yards filet laces, to inches wide.
At l9c-Fifteen hundred yards sheer
white lawn, full regular width.
AT 9Sc-Choice of fifty pieces new
colored voiles, new patterns,
Al 75c-Good assortment of dark
colored voiles, 40 inches wide
At SI2.75-New voile dresses of dark
colored voiles, made in the new
styles.
All 49c-Choice of three thousand
yards white and colored poplins,
fast colors.
AT 50c-Small assortment of rag
rugs, size 1896 inches.
At 9e-Five thousand cakes Palm
Olive complexion soap, regular
value 15c.
AZ 35c-Best grade mattress tick
ing, full regular width.
At 59c-Best A. c. A. feather tick
ing; you know the grade value
now Toe.
At $125-Clean-up sale of mems
madras and percale shirts, broken
sizes.
At esc-Men's blue chambray work
shirts, made with two pockets.
At. 50c-Children' rompers of fast
colored chambray, blue and brown.
At 25c-Short lengths of fine smooth
Sc and 38 inch Sea Island.
At .50-Choice of about one hun
dred voile and organdy waists.
At 39c-Ladies' silk Isle hose "sec-
onds," black, white and brown.
At 50c-Ladies' pure silk hose sec
onds, black and white, all sizes.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
THE BABIES COME
IN FOR THEIR. SHARE

In the program to be given at the
Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 8, the
babies of Americus play the most
important part. They are the very
httlest eXponents of Americas socie-
ty. and because of their absolute de-
pendence upon the mothers of the
town to provide the means Of trans
portation and the furbelows of eXhi-
bition, it is taking a mean advantage
of the tiny ones not to share en-
Enthusiastically in the program.
The plans as outlined by the COM
mittee in charge of this part of the
exercises are as follows. Every
mother in Americus is urged to en-
list her baby in the Baby parade.
charged and this will entitle every
mother to a card with a number
thereon, by means of which the baby
will be judged, so that there will be
absolute fairness throughout. The
babys name will not be taken into
account-only the number given for
the entrance fee will ne the Identi-
ty of the little dimpled daring Tor
the time being. The carriages are to
be decorated with flowers and other
lovely conceits, and the first prize
will go to the baby and carriage
which the judges decide to be the
most perfect as an ensemble. This
prize will be something really worth
while, thus repaying the mothers for
their efforts at presenting their
babies in their most attractive habili-
ments and beautiful carriages.
Babies from infants to three years
will be eligible for this contest, and
there are so many lovely babies in
Americas that the parade must nee
essarily be very large one. Other
prizes will be given for the hand
somest baby, taken apart from its
dress and carriage. But the main
prize goes to His or Her Royal High
ness who has the finest feathers and
the finest equipage. 1t is urged that
entrances be made as early as pos
sible so that the committee may as
certain the full particulars.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
Department conducted by c. Moran residence 112 East
Church Street; Phone $40.

testants to secure even more votes.
The ladies Of the civic committee,
who stand sponsors for the movement
urge every club woman in Amerlcus
to cast her vote for her favorlte. 1t
is very necessary that the club wom-
en- especially show their appreciation
o. the endeavors in this direction,
thereby increasing the interest for
others in the playground enterprise.
The success of the day depends sole
ly upon the enthusiasm with which
the citizens of Americas manifest
in the enterprise. 1t is desired that a
aeavy vote be polled this week for
the May Queen, and this can only be
accomplished by every woman IN
Americus putting her vote in the box
so that others may have an incen-
1--WE to further voting.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
BRISK VOTING FOR
MAY QUEEN.

There has been enthusiastic voting
for the May Queen in the last week.
Interest has been increased because
OF the shortness of time in which to
cast votes. for May Queen. This will
be further stimulated by the fact that
the date has been set up one week
in order to give those who annually
attend the music festival in Atlanta
an opportunity of returning to Amer
idus in time for the festivities. The
exercises will be held at the play
grounds on Saturday, May s, instead
Of the first Saturday as originally
planned by those in charge of the
program. This will enable the con-
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
Women Balloting For
President In Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb., April 2O.-A state
wide primary is being held today for
choice of presidential candidates.
Women are voting for presidential
preference for the first time.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-20
Manget Thrice Victim
Of Automobile Thief

ATLANTA, April 20.-The police
are hunting for a new seven-passen-
ger automobile, belonging 10 John
A. Manget, fair price comm ssioner,
which was stolen Sunday night in
front of prominent hotel-the
third car stolen from Mr.. Manget
in the last year and half.
Mr., Manget stirred by the series
of thefts laid more stress on the cap
ture of the thief than on the recov-
cry of the car when he offered a
reward of $500 for the thief and $50
for the car. Mr.. Manget's second
auto was stolen only about three
months ago. Neither Of the miss
ing cars has been recovered. The
latest stolen car bore the initials of
Mr.. Manget on both sides.