The commonwealth., October 15, 1897, Image 1

About The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923

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VOL. 1 NO. 44
GREENWOOD, MISS., FRIDAY, OCT. 15, 1S'.*7.
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Not in several years have the fall prospects for business been so bright as now. Prosperity indeed seems to be returning after a long period of depression
and discouraging delay. It has been heraled before but got side-tracked, but this time it seems surely coming. With wheat climbing to the dollar mark and
other produce going up in sympathy; with a good cotton crop assured to the south and a profitable market awaiting it; with general stocks reduced and facto
ries resuming operations, the era of good times, if it has not yet arrived, cannot be far off 1 . On all sides are strong evidences of improving business. Let all take
fresh hope and prepare to share in the benefits to flow from a revival of trade.
OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.
The ladies indeed seem In fully appreciate our efforts to please, anti we
feel encouraged to push forward to higher attainments in selecting
stock and extending our trade.
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Tho dress goods are specially attractive Ibis season,
as though a master hand bad eopiecl them from the beauties of the skies
They range in price from lue to M.nO per yd.
from their tints and loveliness.
1'. D. Corsets, Warner Bros. ' Corsets.
Mrs. .las. L. Gillespie herewith presents her respectful eom[ liim-i
her numerous patrons, and to all ladies who appreciate the advantages of
artistically made and iierfect lilting costumes that combine the latest novel
ties in fabrics with the.. improved designs in vogue at the fashion cen
ters of the world. Her parlors are now at our store.
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Our millinery department is Hik'd with choice si lection- from the larg
Miss Hammond and
est Importers in the country- and prices much cheaper.
Miss Berry will be delighted In have you call and inspect them.
WILLIAM KNEELAND & CO'S. SHOES.
HANAN ik SON'S SHOES.
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
The rliaract.nr of tlie shoes wo carry is too well known. Our duck i undoubtedly the lardent in this
Wo have made tho art of fitting foot our ion, staut study and know
Wo arc anxious for your trade, and
Our stylos are the very latest, and our prims are abreast with tlie times.
Hamilton Brown Shoe Go's. Shoos, Boring As Go's. Shoos—Our ability to suit you cannot be questioned.
We have been catering to the wants of the trade for this section for a number of years.
'There may be larger shoe stocks in some of the great eastern cities, but their goods are not so well adapted to your taste nor fit,
so come right along and buy your shoes from us.
section, and always fully up-to-date,
how to do it.
will do all in our power to please you;
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OUR TERMS ARE SPOT CASH.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DELINEATOR.
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is indeed a thing of beauty, when you consider the matchless values that
you can secure here- and only for a small amount of money.
Voorhies, Miller & Co's, perfect fitting clothing, from $3.00 to $20.00,
is a marvel when you stoo and consider values, even for a moment.
Elegant Over coats. Mackintoshes, Business Suits and Dress Suits, for
Men, Zouth's and Boys: for the rich and for the poor.
Manhattan Shirts, Scriven Drawes, WoolUnderware, Socks, Suspenders.
Hanan & Son's, William Kneeland & Co's, and Hamilton & Brown Shoe
Co's. Shoes. John B. Stetson Hats. Bill & Caldwell Hats, H. J. Harding
& Co,, the world beaters for cheap hats. Come and see one of their hats
for 50c, which will surprise you.
In our collection the proper conception of the artistic is always uppermost. Harmony of color, originality of design, fault- •
Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, E. <fc W. Collars and Guffs, Jewelry and Diamonds. Mr. Anthony will be glad to
Yours truly,
Tlie correct forming of rich and tasty silks into Men's Scarfs is essentially an art.
less ness of finish, compel the consumer's attention to neckwear from our store.
see each and all of his friends and the public generally in this department.
AUSTIN & FOUNTAIN.
Tills will lie
Tlie largest and finest nlifiiiii dcpai lincut in tills section.
Kibbons will lie very extensively used fur
pre-eminently a ribbon season,
all kinds of trimming, and will be quite an important factor in the make-up
Kibbons will lie greatly in demand
nf evening gowns and street costumes,
for bows, for neckwear, for neckties, for rueliliigs, for sashes, mid will lie
lithiums will Is
in m*li in vogue with the new bat and Ism net conceptions.
wanted for everything.
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Plain Colored Silks Kith Novelty Silks Evening Silks
Perhaps in no other single department is our supremacy more clearly
More wedding costumes and
demonstrated than in our silk department,
handsome dresses are sold over our silk counter than anywhere else In this
It's the magriitleeiit line of goods which we carry that does It.
country.
The grandest bringing together of sill; elaganee in this country
and creams, In every delicate lint and hue, in plains and brocades, stripes
in whiles
and multi-colored fancies at hoc, öde, and up to t.'I.OO per yard.
Vt-I veil lies and t'oriliiroyn—
A full line uf voIvi'Im In :i!l flu- new ninnies
Tondions, Val and all I lie new -ill. Laces and Embroideries.
A most complete selection in white and grey wool lilankels. (' unfurls,
Eiderdown quills, llleeelied and Ill-own Domestic Klieetlng. Colton I'lillds,
White and lied Flannels. Towels. Table Linen. Napkins, fmintcrpaiics.
<'rashers. Hosiery, (iloves and notions of all deseript ons. l-'lanncletta, On!.,
ting Wooletts, Duck. Iloman Strips. Percale, Ginghams, nl<\
ru sa-ff-ft'
Our Clunk Depart ment Is tilled with all the new novelties in rapes and
Seal Plush Capes. Black Cloth Capes, Black Cloth Jäckels, Tan
Cloth ('apes and Jackets. Green Cloth Capes and Jackets, Ladles' Gulf Cape,
Ladies' Silk Cape, Ealdics' Tailor-made Cloth Soils, Ladles' Saline Dress
Skirls. Ladie.,' Silk Dio— Skirl-. Black Serge Dress Skirls, Ladies Wool
Jackets.
and Domestic Underwear.