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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
COTTON ASSOC.
CALLS DISTRICT
ELECTIONS HELD
DATES FOR PRIMARIES ARE
FIXED FOR JUNE sTH
IN SIX DIS.
TRlCTs.

At meeting of Directors of Staple
meeting Of the Directors of the Staple
Cotton Cooperative Association held
in Greenwood, district primary cleo
tions were called to be held at II o.
clock on the morning of June Sth,
1921, and the districts were outlined
with the following places named at
which the election will be held; Dis
trict No. / Clarksdale at Chamber
of Commerce, Mr.. Oscar Johnston,
Chairman. District No. 2 Sumner
Courthouse, Mr.. Ben Saunders, Chair
man, District No, at Greenwood
Courthouse, DR.. G. c. Moore, Chair
man. District No, 4 Indianola Court
house, Mr.. d. L. Bingham, Chairman.
District No. 5. Greenville, G. G. Coun-
ellis office, Mr.. G. G. Council, Chair
man, District No, 6 Cleveland Court
house, Mr., L. H. Gaines, Chairman.
This election is called to nominate
three permanent Directors from each
district to serve one, two, and three
years-who will be elected perma-
nent directors at the General election
to be June IA, 1921, at which time
the organization will be perfected.
Each member of the association
will vote by mailing his signed bal
lot to his District Chairman before
June s, 1921, or in person at l1.00
A. M. June s, 1921, at the place named
in their respective districts at which
the election will be held
The three directors representing
the public will be nominated from and
by the Organized Banking Group, and
by unanimous vote of the organized
directors, it was recommended that
permanent directors serve as direct
ors pledge themselves to so serve if
permanently elected, and il was also
recommended that the Board Meet
ings should be held bi-monthly
The baleage of the Association is
increasing rapidly and the concensus
of opinion of the organizing directors
| is that the 100000 bale mark will be
passed shortly and that by the time
this years crop begins to move, there
will be only a very small percent of
the staple cotton in the Delta remain
ing out of the Association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25

Greenwood, Wilson S. Holland, Of
New Orleans, Ernest Smith, OF
Greenville; o. F. Lawrence, OF Gren-
ada and Mesdames j. L. Gillespie,
B. F. Saunders and T. R. Henderson,
Of Greenwood and Marjorie McGehee,
Of Como. The ladies won the speak
ing honors by wide margin and In
discussion of public affairs proved be-
vond doubt that their new privi-
lege, the ballot, has by no means been
mi placed. Hon. Joe George, son OF
that illustrious statesman, Senator j.
IL. George, as master Of ceremonies,
nroved an ideal toastmaster and in
every instance maintained the reputa-
tion for eloquence with which his
family is endowed.
Immediately after the adjournment
Of the banquet the press was rendered
a dance at the beautiful home CT the
Greenwood Elks, Of which Mr.. K. Y.
McBee is the exalted. ruler, and with
Mrs. McBee served as hosts and chap
erones for the occasion, one Of the
most delightful social events on the
seasons calendar.
As said before the business meet
ings of the Mississippi Press Asso-
ciation at Greenwood proved to be
the most constructive for years and
will be long remembered by the press
as the opening Of many new PROPOSE
tions that will serve for the better
ment of the members Of the press,
as well as the progress Of the state.
After a busy session on the 18th
the Association accepted the invita-
ton Of Columbus and the A. & M.
| College to third day at A. G M. Col
lDece. where meet two days at Col
unbus and the delightful program i
promised.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR BIG SANDY

The Commissioners for the Big
Sandy Drainage District let the con-
tract yesterday for the digging OF
two bitches at an approximate cost
Of $4,000 to the McWilliams Co., Inc
Of Memphis. The contract was awar-
ded in the office Of E. i. Mounger,
attorney for the District.
One Of the bitches is five miles long
and The other is Ia miles in length.
Work viii be commenced on the dig-
ging Of the bitches as soon as the
material can be placed on the ground.
II is estimated that it will require
from nine to ten months 10 complete
the work.
The Commissioners of the District
are: Messrs 4. S. Hemphill, Valley
Hill; J. II. Freeman, Greenwood ana
Numbers Of construction engineers
Numbers Of construction engineers
from st. Louis, Memphis and ofner
POINTS attended the meeting of tne
commissioners yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Others Are Believed To
Have Burned In Gus
toms Fire
RITILDING RAZED
BY CIVILIANS
10 Arrests Have Been
Made In Connection
With Blaze.
Associated Press

DUBLIN, May 26.-Upwards Of a
dozen persons were killed in a pitched
hattie yesterday in and about the
Dublin Customs House which was set
fire and destroyed by a party of civ
ilians. Fifty arrests were made.
The destruction of the Customs
House, one of the most historic build
ings in the city, was complete and
only smoking ruins mark the site of
the building today.
In addition to those killed, it is be-
lieyed that others burned to death in
the building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
GEORGE CRUM
DYING TODAY
FROM WOUNDS
WAS INJURED AT WILLIAMSON.
WEST VIRGINIA, IN A
FIGHT WITH THE
MILITIA.
Associated Press

WILLIAMSON, w, Va. May %
George Crum, who was wounded in Il
fight near Nolan West Virginia last
night, when private Kaekley of the
West Virginia police, and Manley
Vaughn of the Kentucky militia, were
killed, is reported dying from his
wounds today,
The shooting occurred while de-
tachment of the police and militia
were searching for party of men,
They encountered during the search,
men charged with firing from the
Kentucky side of the Tug river.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Gives Delicious
Brunswick Stew

That prince of royal good fellows,
Mr.. P. A. Malone, treated number
of his friends today to most deli
cious Brunswick stew, given in the
pretty grove at the south end of
Main street. Mr.. Malone knows
what it takes to make a perfect stew,
how to cook it and have it served just
right. There were about seventy
five congenial guests present to en-
ioy Mr.. Malone's hospitality.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Chamber of Commerce
Directors Meeting

The regular meeting Of the Direct
ors of the Chamber Of Commerce
will be held tomorrow evening at .
o'clock. A full attendance is urged,
and members are especially requested
to come on time. A number OF mat
ters of Importance are scheduled for
this meeting.
W. R. HUMPHREY, President.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Population Of
Tennessee Given

WASHINGTON, May 26.- The
Tennessee 1920 population Of 2,S37,-
1886, composed of 1,8s5,993 whites,
451,758 negroes and 1874 natives o.
other races, the Census Bureau an
nounces. Since 1910 the white popu-
lation has increased 10.2 per cent and
the negro population has decreased
as per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
PRESBYTERIANS
ADOPT REPORT
On Duties OF DeaC0ns, Which Pro-
vides For The Women AS.
sisting.
Associated Press

ST. LOUIS, May 26.--The South
arn Presbyterian General Assembly
today adopted the report on the duts
les Of deacons, which includes the pro-
vision of making women eligible to
assist the deacons in their ministra-
tions to persons in distress and to
aid in collecting and distributing Of
ferings. Rev. Henry II. Sheets Of
Louisville, was reelected as executive
secretary Of a committee on Christian
education and ministerial relief
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Gardens And Farms
Are Needing Rain

The gardens and farms Of this sec
ton are beginning to feel the need OF
rain. In some places the ground is
getting hard and moisture is needed.
II has been two weeks today since
this vicinity was visited by rain and
shower would prove most beneficial
to the growing crops.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Number White People
Is Increasing And
Less Negroes
NEGROES OUT
NUMBER WHITES
Total Population Of The
State Number Over A
Million And Half.

WASHINGTON, May g Missis-
sippi's 1920 population, the Census
Bureau announces, includes 1853, 3,962
whites; 9S5,l8i negroes; l,i05 In
dians; 964 Chinese and two Hindus;
one Filipino, The increase in the
white population the last decade Is
SO per cent, The negro population
shows decrease Of IA per cent, The
total population of the State is l.
79o,618.<
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
SEAT SALE FOR
CHAMPIONSHIP
BOUT Is HEAVY
ALL RECORDS BROKEN AT BOX
OFFICE FOR THE DEMP-
SEY CARPENTER
FIGHT.
Associated Press

NEW YORK, May 26.-The Demp-
Carpenter Fight worlds heavy
weight championship, has already
broken all box office records, with the
date about five weeks distant. Prom
otter Rickard announced today that
receipts had reached $525,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
A Splendid Officer
And Good Gardener

Our highly esteemed friend, Depu-
ty Sheriff Z. II. Crippen, has heart
as big as a well organized meeting
house" in the days Of the good old
time religion. He not only makes
capable and courteous officer, but he
likewise knows how to grow a garden
Of the most modern and successful
class. This morning Mr.. Crippen
brought to the Daily Commonwealth
office large basket Of the finest
vegetables consisting Of beans, peas,
beets, cabbage and onions--we have
ever seen grown anywhere, and "ye
editor and his family are elated over
the fact that they viii have good
things to eat for the next three or
four days. May his shadow never
diminish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Last American
Is Eliminated

HOYLAKE, May 2G.--Frederick ].
Wright of Boston, last Of the Ameri-
can entrants of the British Amateur
Golf Tournament, we're eliminated in
the sixth round today by Bernard Oar
win in an extra hole match.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
TO INVESTIGATE
THE DISORDERS
Senate Committee On Education And
Labor To Begin Hearing
June 10th.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The
Senate Committee on Education and
Labor voted today to investigate the
recent disorders In the coal mining
regions along the Kentucky and West
Virginia border The subcommittee
win probably begin hearing on June
10th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
Leaves On Record
Breaking Flight
Associated Press

REDWOOD, Calf, May 26.--Cap-
tain Eddie Rickenbaeker, American
Ace, left at daybreak on what he
hopes to be a record breaking flight
to Washington, He expects to reach
Omaha tonight and Washington Fri
day night.
Rickenbacker was compelled 70
return after going a short distance,
on account Of the fog. He is ex-
pected 10 make another start later.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
US. AMMUNITION
FOUND in DUBLIN
Sixteen Thousand Rounds Have Been
Captured Since March
26th.

LONDON, May 26 American
amunition, totalling 10000 pounds
has been captured in the Dublin Dis
trict since March 26th Sir Hamar
Greenwood, Chief Secretary of Ire
land, stated in the House Of Com
mons today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
EXPECTATION
Is DISCUSSED
Administration Policy Restoring
Normal Business Conditions
Subject Of Talks.

Washington, May 26.-The Admin
istration's policy Of promoting expor-
tation as a means toward restoration
of normal business conditions, was
discussed at the White House dinner
last night and was attended by Sec
retaries Mellon and Hoover, ]. P.
Morgan, Paul Warburg and number
of other financiers, it was learned to-
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
Winston Churchill
Visits Jerusalem
Associated Press

SHANGHAI, May 26-On the re-
cent occasion when Winston Church
i'll left London on his mission to Je-
rusalem the Shanghai Zionist organi-
cation addressed a cable message to
him at Palestine. 1t read:
"The Shanghai Zionist Association
bids you hearty welcome to IsreaPs
Land and expresses confidence in
the fulfilIment of our two thousand
years old aspirations
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
APPROPRIATION
BILL Is PASSED
Measure Which Provides For $780,
900 Deficiency VIII Now Go
To The Senate.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The
House today passed the $100,000,000
deficiency Appropriation Bill, carry
ing 100000 for prohibition enforce
men until July LIST. The Bill now goes
to the Senate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25

ary editor; Robert Diekins, assistant
literary deitor; Thomas Mccoy, bus
mess manager; Lillian Jones, assist
ant business manager; William y
Cooper, art editor; Bernard S, DAY.
idson, athletic editor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
DELTONIAN Is
SPLENDID BOOK
Contains Pictures OF All Organiza-
tions OF The Greenwood School
On Sale At School.

"The Deltonian," the High School
edition which has just been published,
is a volume which showers credit on
he Greenwood School. 1t is hand
some book, bound in crimson and is
volume which every student Of the
school will desire to possess.
The first pages Of the edition con
tain the pictures of Superintendent
C. E. Saunders and Principal William
Marion Kethly, The nantes Of the
High School faculty are also printed
in the fore pages Of the book.
The diligence and untiring efforts
Of the Deltonian staff, are responsible
for the worthy publication. These
young people determined to make the
publication a good one and succeeded
admirably.
GRADUATING CLASS
Each member of the graduating
class is photographed in the Deltonian
with character sketch of each.
The graduating class is composed
of the following;
Kinchen Kearney, Andrew Boswell,
William Cooper, Harry Goldberg,
George Reeves, Paul Montjoy, Tom
McGeoy, Edwin Mounger, Benny
Davidson, Glenn Harris, Luther Wade,
Benjamin McCarty, Charlotte Barks-
dale, Isabelle Keesler, Susie May FL
lott, Ionic Bruce, Archie Ross,
Mildred Gray, Margaret Parsons,
Martha Forester, Clara Davis Lang
ford, Elizabeth Vardaman, Sarah Or
lansky, Maurine Hughes, Louise Min
yard, Margaret Humphreys, Nancy
Mattox, Betty Malone, Claire Broad
way, Charlotte Peteet, Lillian Peel,
Willie M. Carpenter, Allie May Ben
nett, Helen Cobbs, Ida Hester Pitch
ford, Ida Mae Whitehead, Louise
Crull and Priscilla Wright.
The officers Of the Senior Glass
are: Paul Dyche Montioy, president;
Charlotte Milstead Barksdale, vice
president; Bernard Sylvan Davidson,
secretary.
JUNIOR CLASS
The pictures Of the Junior Glass,
containing thirty four students are
also in the Deltoniap.
The officers Of the Junior Glass
are: Jane Hunter, president; Robert
Dickins, vice president; Stanley Me-
nees, secretary and treasurer.
SECOND AND FIRST YEAR
CLASS ROLLS
The second year class has fifty
nine members, which Is one Of the
largest in the history of the high
school, The pictures Of this class are
also in this years issue of the Del
tonian.
The Freshman Glass has the larg-
est roll Of all the classes and sixty
eight pictures Of the student body Of
the beginners, grace the pages Of the
book.
OTHER FEATURES OF THE
/ BOOK
The pictures Of the members of the
school orchestra, athletic association,
Glee Club, mythology class, football
teams, basket ball teams, track team
and Hi-Lights Club are in the vol
ume.
Several pages are devoted to who
Zoo" jokes and the school calendar.
The Deltonian is on sale at the
school house for $3.50. Those who
published the book are in need Of the
| financial support Of the school pupils
as well as the patrons Of the school
and it is hoped that they win be able
to sell large number Of copies, which
are well worth the price.
DELToNIAN STAFF.
The Deltonian staff, to whom cred
it is due for this splendid annual, is
composed Of: George Reeves, editor
in chief; Isabelle Keesler, assistant
editor in chief; Mildred Gray, liter
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-05-25
THE WEATHER

X X X X \ n y X X X i. X y \
MISSISSIPPI Generally fair to-
night and Friday; little change in
temperature.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
TEMPERATURE: Maximum ~ de-
grees; minimum GO degrees; rainfall
600; river gauge 239 feet, fall IL,
Frank Abbott, Local Observer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
HOLD INDIAN CENTENARY
American Event at Prairie due Chem
This Summer

Muskogee, Okla, May 4.-Indians
and officials of the rive Civilized
Tribes, which includes nearly a third
of the Indians in, the United States,
will play leading part in the Amer
lean Indian centenary to be held this
summer at Prairie. due Chen, Wis
consin.
An emissary from the Wisconsin
town and an agent of the Indian
tribes of the north preparing tentative
plans for the centenary, has been in
consultation with officers and chiefs
of the tribes in Oklahoma, regarding
the exhibition to be played by Okla
homa Indians that will resemble a
worlds fair.
A pagent, several Indian operas
with native performers, exhibition
Of Indian art and industry and SINH
Hinrod, business manager of the
Tribes. Every tribe in North Amer
lea will be represented among the
1000 Indians planning to take part
in the centenary, Mr.. Hinrod said.
Mr.. Hinrod will visit Mexico and
consult with President Obregon rela
tive to Mexican Indians partaking in
the festivities. The centenary will
cover a months time, according to
plans. August 10 to September 10
are the dates that have been tenta-
lively agreed upon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
REPORT OF THE
COUNTY NURSE

The following is a report Of the
county nurse for the mnoth of April:
During the month twenty-five rural
schools were visited. In these schools
total of 335 children were inspect
ed, out of which 100 were found to
be non defective, ten were found
with defective vision and were re-
ferred to an oculist. 43 were referred
to a physician and 10S were found
in need OF dentistry.
Twenty one home calls wert mace
to explain to the parents the necess-
ity Of fulfilling the suggestions given
Seven calls were made during the
month, three of these calls required
bedside care. Three baby calls were
made and four other calls were made,
which made total of twenty eight
home calls. One day was spent in
nursing. One day was spent at the
Normal school attending the rural
short course. Two visits were made
to the study clubs of Vernon Center,
one to the study club of Lake Crys-
tai, and one to the club of Garden
City in behalf of classes in Home
Care of the Sick" which will be
given during the following two
months. This course will consist of a
practical course of ten to twelve les
sons dealing with cleansing baths,
ture and pulse, and other practical
points in home nursing. 1t is hoped
a course of this kind will enable one
to fulfill doctors orders more con :.
Scientiously and accurately.-Mabel
Johnson, county nurse.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
april 22-2s-May 6-1921.)
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETl
-TIoN FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County OF
Blue Earth, Yin Probate Court.
In the Matter of Gottfried Strobel, De-
cedent.
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the allowance and probate
of the will of said decedent: The petit
ton of Leah Strobel being duly filed in
this court. representing that Gottfried
Strobel, then a resident of the County
Of Blue Earth, State OF, Minnesota. died
on the 9Th day of April, 1921 leaving a
last will and testament which is present.
ed to this court with said petition, and
praying that said instrument be allowed
as the last will and testament of said
decedent and that letters Testamentary
be issued thereon to Leah Strobel. Now
Therefore, you. and each Of you. are
hereby cited and required to show cause.
If any you have. before this court, at the
Probate Court Rooms in the Court
House, in the City of Mankato, County
of Blue Earth. State of Minnesota on
the 14th day of May, 1921. at ten o'clock
a: M. why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
Witness the Honorable, Harry A.
johnson, Judge of said court, and the
seal of said court, this 18th day of April.
1921.
court seaD HARRY A. JOHNSON,
Ind0o
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
April 15-22-29- May 6-13-20.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FoRECCos
IRE Sal

Default having been made in the con-
ditions of a certain mortgage made and
executed by w. I. Statham and Minnie
Statham, his wife as mortgagors. to
George w. Champlin. mortgage, dated
January Tenth. 1920 and filed for record
in the office of the Register Of Deeds in
and for the County of Blue Earth and
State of Minnesota, on the 18th day OF
January, 1920, at 10 o'clock a. M. and
recorded In Book IS Of Mortgages on
Page 435 thereof; and said mortgage
being now the owner Of said mortgage:
and said mortgage containing clause
mortgagee may declare the whole sum
secured by said mortgage due and pay
able. and the mortgage does hereby De.
clare the whSe OF SAL SAD
said mortgagors or their assigns at the
date Of this notice; and whereas. there
is claimed to be due and is due on said
mortgage at the date hereof, in prin-
cipal and interest. the sum OF Two thou;
sand FIVE hundred seventy-nine and
2o-1oO Dollars. ts2579. 2Ol. and no action i
ing been Instituted to recover the
amount due on said mortgage;
That the said default consists IN the
failure Of the to pay When
became due on January 10, 1921.
Now therefore notice Is hereby say gvstn
Of the Southeast Quarter and the South
east Quarter of the, Northwest Quarter
of Section Twenty two. in Township
nine. in the County of Blue Earth and
State of Minnesota. will be sold by the
Sheriff Of said County. under the power
thet Fast front door of the Court House
in the city Of Mankato in said County,
on Saturday. the 2Sth day Of May: 1921,
the highest bidder for cash. to pay the
amount that shall then be due on said
mortgage together with the costs and
disbursements allowed by law; and SAID
! mortgage will thereby be foreclosed.
Dated at Lake Crystal. Minnesota,
April 7th, 1921.
GEORGE w. CHAMPLIN.
| Mortgage in Person,
| Lake CRYSTAL. MinnesOta.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-05-06
HELD IN ST. PAUL

Woman Who Is Said 20 Have Oefrauded
Several South State Hotels.
st. Paul, May I'm a cozy cell of the
women's ward at police headquarters, a
small museum. zoo and art gallery COM
bined with motion pictures is housed to-
day. although station guardians insist
their only prisoner in that private
room" is Mrs. Anna v. Francis, q years
DID, alleged swindler.
When detectives arrested Mrs. Fran
els she was listed only as the woman
wanted for a series of hotel swindles
the hotelries she is claimed to have de-
frauded by leaving before paying her
bills, including several in st. Paul and
a dozen more in Southern Minnesota
cities.
But when she gave her Identification
pedigree" to the bertillion experts. she
ton Of "tattooed lady" Circus man
agements might be interested in Mrs
Francis personal art gallery police said
being covered with caricatures Of his
toric incidents in-the Garden of Eden
Mrs. Francis is said by police to have
had an inconvenient memory. her forts
having been to forget to pay hotel bills
She was arrested when her tour ended
at the Russell hotel, Minneapolis, where
she went to visit her divorced husband
William J. Francis. 70 South Ninth
street.
The principal complainant is c. J.
Unmack. manager Of the ST. Agatha
apartments. Exchange and st. Peter
streets. She is charged with defaud-
ing Mr.. Unmack OF $99.75 the money
being rent for forty-five day stay al
the st. Agatha.
Among other places in st. Pau
which Mr.. Unmack says Mrs. Francis
defrauded are the Broadman hotel
and the ST Michael apartments.
Police have been searching for the
woman for three months. During that
time Detective Walsh declares he traced
her from st. Paul to Mankato. Shakopee
Rochester, Albert Lea, Eau Claire, Wis.
and numerous smaller towns. but was
never able to bring about her arrest.