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Tooth?
Nothing will »atisfy it like Numially's
candy. It's mont delicately delightful
After you
a Nunnally
agents in Greenwood
odt deliciously tasteful,
try one box you will have
tooth. Wo n
Greenwood
Drug Company
EASON BROS., Props.
THE LEADING PHARMACISTS
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NKiRO'S HINDI SH CRIMt.
Bldck f lend Cdm, Nur Bflntl>nch
ed in member* or tils Own Hare
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.ulted
the wood*
ilcl himself
cl, when be si
Hughe
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tint
ith some bl
a<wmpli«hed hit
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dead. s|
left h
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where
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tit hi
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wanted i*
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Champ Ta
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four Hundred Bales of it Will Be Sold
Here fills Morning.
and S. I». McNair,
J. J. Hoi
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of the Hoard of
Ig tl
a the first
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dree» wood
t his
ent tc
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mrket of (ho State.
the Slate
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educe
local buyer» should
terest of the Bo.
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III! (ill ION MARKUS.
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May
September
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10:01 N2
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Septembei
Spots, 10, Cents.
Market steady.
ClemliijE Mouse Receipts
Tho Greenwood Clearing House
up #79,
vor the
afternoon at I o'el<
eli foot
; 93, a Hubslant ial i nc
! responding week of l ist year.
H HI l( SCHOOI OPENS.
MtuHbuic* Nearly Twice as Larie as
lhat of last Year.
opened
v**fk with an
'Ehe attetKlriii»** on
*1 public st-Ji
The Ci reeir
i.g of tiih
;
»ly i ho.
the first «lav o!
Saunders and the I
thill
Su pc nut«
m mUTrt of hi» splendid faculty are all
lrlighted with the prospects (or:
>rd breaking attendance thr
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already «men [
faculty by '
non. in fact it ha
•as«- the
m! her tearhor.
he midi
nn of
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the
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g population
attendance in
Noth
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Social and Personal Melange.
Mr. W. 11. King was up fro
M r. II. I',. NYilkes.of Durant,was
Mr. ,1. g Alford of Side
the
I, was
y,of 1 1 hula. \va» in the
.Mr. Jas. II » rv
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Mr. f . .f Liddell was down from I'hil
WVdnowJa
itor fro
Leflore Monday.
NG. \ '.el.tr Human! \ isited his mother
Durant tlii:
Mr. i;. II. Copchiml, of Hairtl,
in
the city Wednesday.
the
vas up fron
Mr. It. (\ Tra
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Mr. 11. Shepherd, of Minier Citv.
i si tor.
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as dowi
fi*(>in i
Mr. .!. V. Talbert
cs, .J' Memphis, is
Mr. Chester .L
in
up from the
'ks.i
Mr. I.. II. .Li
Sunday.
Dr. •. \. Ih'slcn, .,1 shill Ml. mill,
Hpent Sa
irthij in the i-ih
Mr. ,1. < i. Fitzliugh, of .lackso
i, was a
prum i in' ii t visitor Montlny.
Col. II. M. St root, of Meridian,
prominent visitor Tin
Mr. J. 1. Kgglcston
•sclav.
a,
j
•f Scobey, wa
Mr. J. O. Curroll, of Meridian,
J tlic city the first of the
Mrs. Joe Stein and little child have
i returned fro
veok.
a visit to Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Downer, of Cruger,
ivere Thursday visitors to the city.
Noel, of Lexington, was
j mingling with friends here Wednesday.
Messrs. V. T. Arterbury and 8. N.
; Alford, of Cruger, were Monday visi
O.-il
Messrs. J. B. Middleton and I). K. Sta
uf Swa
Lake were in the city Tues
Mr. Jason Gibson, a prominent Lex
ington merchant, was in the city Thurs
day.
d Mrs. Eli Abbott, of Minter
the city the first
M r. a
City, were visitors L
of the
eok.
Messrs. B. Gould and A. Raff, promi
nent citizens of Sehlater, w<
city Sunday.
Mr. J. Gidwitz, a prominent merchant
of Sehlater, transacted business in the
city Ti
the
Mrs. J. M. Dyer and daughter, Miss
Louis to
Maymo, left Monday for St.
Col. \V. M. Tlamncr returned Friday
vhere ho
ek from St,
of last
attended tho fair.
Sehlater
i Thursday to the (hdiglit of liis numerous
j Greenwood friends.
Mr. Lacey Townes, ono of tho most
prosperous planters in the Delta, was
; in the city Thursday,
"Rev." \Y. M.llamner, of Greenwood
is »ponding tho day in the city. Clar
Ledger, 19th, inst.
Mr, Ed Jones wa
er fr«
Reynold» and Pattie
MeGlathery have returned from a visit
to the Fair at St. Louis.
Miss Rowena Th;
r left t he first of
whore she will
the week for Grenada,
! attei
d Grenada Colb
Miss Lucilo Turnage and her sister
left Monday for Columbus, where they
i will attend the 1. 1. \ C.
Mr. J. F. Rogers, of Cruger, was in
tho city tin* first of the week lookingaf
! ter property interests here.
Mr. \V. J. Prichard, a prominent mer
chant of Baird, was mingling with
friends the first of the week.
Messrs. I\. 11. and R. B. Sehlater and
Beasley Anderson, were prominent visi
tors from Sehlater Saturday.
Mr. NYm. Mattox, one of the most
is planters of the Leflore vicia*
pros pci
i tv, was in t h e c i t y Wed nesda y .
Mr. and Mrs. NV. M. Whittington ar
rived in the city Tuesday and are now
at home to their Greenwood friends.
Mr. Otis C. Blow, business manager
of The Com mon wrai th, loft Thursday
for Lynn ville, Tonn,,
vacation.
I Master Carl Barrow is at home, after
I spending the summer very pleasantly
with his uncle, Mr. C, R. Price, at
Sehlater.
a much neoctod
Misses IClln Hew and Sa 11 i o lluinph
j revs left the first of the week for Oxford,
I where they will enter the i'niversily
of Mississippi.
Mrs. A. M. Stoner and three daugh
ters, Misses Lucile. Maryoaml Hortense.
have returned from Macon where they
spent the summer.
Hon. W. 8. Harry, of Greenwood,
of the leading citizens of the Vazoo
Valley and of the State, was in the city
this morning. His loyalty to Major
one
INDIANA ST ATI FAIR.
Leflore Count» Products to Be Khih
" ed »« Indianapolis.
. i, ting the ;
Mr. K. E. Inlow,
hustling real estât.*- firm <>f Ini*
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Indianapolis
, left Tuesday f
to be present at the Indiana State ha.r
to be held in that city, and incidentally
Stins
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tt> display to the unbe lievmg
mes
(j l( . HooBterState some of the actual pro
ducts of this great country. Mr. In
low will also break the news of "Grow
ir«»*nwood" to Un* less-favored ones
; it is confidently
uch good will result
ing
across the line, and
expected that m
from the trip.
t.i
ernor, has added
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v our (»•:
to
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friends. Ill
to his
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many
left, for .Natchez oi
Vicksburg Dost, Sept. I
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Monl- j
ry Mohlev left the. first i
« • r y and Dei
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if the week for Stark' ilb', where they
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vill attend the A. N M. College.
Mr. A. A. Marcel 1. of Whaley, who has
;jen working at Ruleville for the past
: two months, has arcejited a position
with Mr. L. Blumenthid in this city.
Hon, G. A. Wilso
Delta Hank, lias just returned from New
York, whore ho attended the conven
tion of the National Hankers Associa*
j tion.
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President
I Messrs. L. N. Chandler, Alfred Barr
! and Harris Carr left Monday for St.
..by Mr. Milton
i joined at Ripley, Te
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a nager for
local
Mr. S. N. Malone,
Cotton
Jackson and dist riet.
„I Cntiiii.iiiv at '
the Buckeye
t lie !
mger for
i i non L visitor to the !
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city Tuesday.
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ScliW('ikert was called I
account of tho serous illi
Mr. Walt
Cruger
of his father, Mr. Jas. Schweikert,
of the most highly esteei
citizens of the county.
Miss Moscly, rnilinor for the !\ U.
eturned
Austin Dry Gc
j Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Frybei
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ger, of New York, t he expert trimmer,
who will be with the Austin store for
fall and winter seas
t.
Master Terrill Wells, son of Ohas. W.
Wells, of Greenwood, spent several j
days at the homo of Hr. Hart this w
It happens that Dr. Hart lives upon the j
same lot upon which Charles Wells'fath- ■
or lived years ago. Come again Terrell, J
your frionds are always glad to have
you visit them. Carrollton Conserva
tive.
rived in the city this week and will 1
open a cotton office for the coming sea-1
's trade. Mr, Martin has been in '
con- !
Mr. H. D. Martin, of Paris Texas, ar
Franco lor the past seven
nected. with one of the largest cotton 1
concerns in Europe, and is thoroughly j
familiar with every branch of the cot- j
ton business.
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Mr. J. II. Ruseoe, of the firm of J. H.
N- \Y. J. Ruseoe, prominent merchants |
of Heminfirwav, passed through tho city
route to the markets to buy |
Mr. !
Monday e
additional goods for the fall trade.
Ruseoe is highly elated with the out
look for a tremendous business and will
offer tho trade a larger and better line
of go« ids till
of the, firm.
ever before in the history i
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Mr. Ii. N. Chandler has rt
position with the drug store of Mr.
Ernoht R. Locko and after a visit to the !
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exposition will probably locate at his
old hi
b at Oxford. Mr. Chandler ii
ono of the most popular young men in
the State, a splendid business man and
pliai macist and a very clever gentle
man, and it is with sincere regret that
The Commonwkalth chronicles his de
parture from "Growing Greenwood."
just Kccelvcd
The nicest line of boys' clothing ever
displayed in Greenwood.
Bah row & Pm« i.
The F. K. Austin Dry Goods Company
lu s an announcement on the first page
oi' The Commonwealth which should he
rc ad by all good dressers in the county.
Mr. A. M. Payne, the capable manager
of this department, is thoroughly alive
to the needs of the trade, and has spared
nc• expense to make this fall showing
th e most elegant to be found outside of
tt o larger cities.
The Palace nuf sod.
The enterprising firm of Brrrow &
• Price has a couple of ads in this issue
j which are well worth reading. This
j progressive store proposes to give free
j Tickets to tho 4-Paw «$: Sells Circus.
Head tho announcement.
Austin's Millinery Opening occurs
event
next Tuesday, and it will be a
of more than usual importance to the
ladies of Grconwood and vicinity. See
announcement'» elsewhere in this issue.
V. Dnntouo lias opened a now restaur
ant iu tho building formerly occupied
by J. Kantrovitz & Bro. lie will cater
to tlic best tra io.
Walthall sticct lias recently been
■widened dix fe at on the west side be
tween Market and Washington. Con
crete walks ha rc been ordered aionp
both sides of tl ds thoroughfare.
C> »mplete I Inc
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Of white lir.ed enameled steel and
earmilfte eooki ug ware at C. E. Gil
se'24-2t.
lespie & Co's.
10 to 50
Made in bu (ring C. K. Gillespie Ä Co's,
Special value i in hammocks. There are
few left, do a't miss them.
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Bride Crossed the Atlantic to Wed the *
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the Catholic church in this city was
gerne of a wedding which might trolj
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the column of romance.
About seven years ago Mr. Jos. Lip*
ovac left the home of his youth and
loved ones to seek fortune in the far
famed Yazoo Delta and his success is
beautifully attested by the valuable
properties which the
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Mr. ♦
Several months ng
sh«
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Lipovuc, together
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second ! f
patronage
which
v enjoys a
o none in the country,
vas to build a comfortable little cot
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was equipped with the most
elegant furnishings that money could
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Mr. P. S. George Withdraws from
S. S. Steele &. Co.
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There has been considerable activity |
the iiuiuranee business in Greenwood
during the past week. By mut ual con
' sent of .HI parties interested, Mr. I\ S. I
sorcred bis «'«nnection with the 1
and has ! ly
! Gcor
S. Steele & Company,
ed a general insurance office
! fir
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csla!>!
! Ho v ml street i:
ecu pied
bv the law firm of Williams, & Stone,
i tes his friends and the insurance
the rooms
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give him a call.
public
Messrs. 8. 8. Steele A: Company, which
is one of the largest underwriting agen
the offices
es in the State, will retail
on West Market street, next to Tin;
Commonwealth, where old friends and
?rs will be cordially greeted.
The Chenoweth Lumbor Company has
arranged with t he insurance agency of
j of Messrs. Vardanian & Stein to share
■est of the postoffice,
j extending the ent ire length of the build
CUS!'
j the store room
j i n g f which will be provided with all
■ modern conveniences and made one of
J the handsomest and most comfortable
offices in the city,
To the Insuring Public.
Having withdrawn from the firm of 8.
1 8. Steele & Company, I am now conduct- j
ing a general insurance business in my
' own name. Representing eight of the
! staunchest companh s in the business 1
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1 am prepared to sell tho best class of
j insurance at as low rates as is
j tent with good underwriting, and solic-1
consis
j it your patronage.
For the present I will be at the office
of Messrs. Williamson Ä Stone, on
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Howard street, just east of tho Hoimau ,
| House, where at. all hours law, insiirauco,
! politics and religion will be dispensed
the last two free, the first two at pre- ;
vailing rates.
Think about it and see if you have
*e on your property or
your iife, and if you haven't, call on me
i onou ßU » nsuri
ami 1 will write you. My tiro innurance
lus] ...
policies, however, do not protect ;
after you die,.
! a ^ ,un ' st ' ^ lirt
bit J can v rite you .
policy that will make your children
comfortable and your widow v<
tractive when you are gone.
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No services will Ik; held at the Pre
byterian church Sunday.
Harrison will return fre
next week and will preach tho first
Sunday in October.
Rev. W. NY.
Room Wanted.
Single man wants comfortable room
in family with or wit hout hoard.
"Y" this office.
he
of
Drs, Bristor & Humphrey will move
into the office over the Bank of C<
mereo as soon as the building is
plctecl. They will have
handsomest and best lighted offices in
tho city.
of the
"TKETillNA" as its name implies,
Is used by every mother wise,
To stay convulsions that come on
NY hen teething time begins to dawn.
For Nausea, Vomiting and tho weak,
irritable Stomach of children; nothing
equals Dr. Moffett's "TEETIUNA"
(Teething Powders). It Aids Digestion
and Regulates the Bowels. sop-l7-2t.
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We want to show you our pretty lino
of Mocrchaum pipes, cases, pouches,
and everything for the smoker.
Raines Drug Store.
be
Notice to the Members of the Beit
Humphreys Rifles.
(General Order Xo. 7-11.)
Every member of company ti, who
captured tho heart of a fair maiden
while at the encampment at. Biloxi, is
ordered to buy her a diamond ring at
The Palace.
Remember—We are not
only the best but the cheap
est for best Elk goods on
Earth. A. Weiler & Co.
For School Clothes for
the boys and girls go to
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Mr. C. .C Gallagher.
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of
old
in
I The Eveuinp; HeraldU-ariu. with ploas
1 ure that Mr. C. C. Gallagher, forme.
! ly »«i charge of the Cumberland Tele
Co's. business in this city, but
ni,
now in cha
e of the exchange at Green
ccGss in his
,.\v lidil uf labor and is giving the pen
ser vine
Mr. Ualla
pie of that enterprising city a
in every way satisfactory,
gher has about perfected arrangements
for the connection of the towns of
Tchiila, Cruger and Etta Bcna with the
Greenwood exchange, as well as by
long distance service with all the im
portant cities of the country. Mr.
Gallagher is a hustler, and is ever alive
to the interests of his company, and
v hen connection is made between the
cities above named the inhabitants
ill have no complaint of the j
Corinth HvcningHerald. !
thereof
service given.
Go to Fountain's and have ■
your measure taken for Fall |
Suits and Pants. Eight lit,;
stvle and Price.
»in together with board
Furnished ri
is offered couple. Desirable location
about two blocks fr
j ;uu j j u private home,
Reagan.
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depot,
Souther
Apply to J. R.
scpt-17-tf
! FOR RENT Neatly furnished room.
Apply to Mrs. 8. T. East, 311 Henderson
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NYe will start tho season with
extraordinary offer in exceptional
values.
in
Fit, Style and
Durability
are qualities that predominate
here.
making and all tho season's new
elegant
Every new idea i
corse t
ost styles constitute
assortment. Your inspection is
requested.
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Barrow & Price
Wanted to Buy
Timber Lands,
Plantations, Farms
For Northern Land Buyers
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to 9,48t «'« indunapolis, i* d
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MEMPHIS, TENS,
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he m lands than any other firm in eitbei
North or South. We have twenty a.retirs in
Illinois and Indiana, and
throughout the Northwest.
WE HAVE THE CUSTOMERS—VOL
• K'UNISH THE LANDS.
M rite Ht onre. Send plat complete des
cription. price and terms.
over a hundred
Land Investment Company.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The undersigned have this day dis
solved the partnership heretofore ex
ist ing between them under the name
of 8. S. Steele & Co. Messrs. Steele A:
Co. will continue business under the
old firm name, and Mr. I\ S. George will
in future conduct a general insurance
business in his own name.
8. 8. Stkki.k & Company,
By Shelby Steele,
Pinckney S. Geo kg r.
Greenwood, Miss., Sept. 20 190-1.
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Fine Delta
Plantation for
Sale
Fine Delta plantation, contain
ing 3C0 acres, well improved,
will be sold at a bargain, and
on easy terms. This place is
located in the southwestern por
tion of Leflore County, in sec
tions 19 and 30, township 18,
2 west,
inspection,
apply to
It will bear the closest
For particulars,
W. T. LOGGINS
University
of Mississippi
At The First National Bank, Green
wood, Miss.
Twenty-six Schools offer courses
in Science, Literature and the Arts,
and professional courses in
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engi
neering, Education, Medicine.
Tuition free to men and women,
except for courses in Law and Medi
All expenses very low. At
tractive location. Perfect sanitation.
Com plete water, sewer, lighting and
heating systems. Purest deep well
water used.
Greatly enlarged scientific equip-'
Admir
Law
nine.
ment, ami new buildings,
able arrangements for women stu
dents in Women's Hall. New board
ing hall for men. Special opportu
nities for students of limited means.
Session of 1904-5 opens Sept. 22,
1904. Summer Term, 1905, opens
June 13.
For c atalogue or bulletins or spe
cial information, address,
R. B. FULTON, Chancellor.
University, Miss.
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