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Sharp County record., 1902-08-29

STATEMENT FROM p. II, CRENsHAW.
In regard to the seeming de-
ficiency on the part Of the clerk
OF the county, | have made a
complete examination Of the rec
ords as to the Southern District
and find in said district alone that
$500 Of the amounts seeming
to be due, is unoollected fees in
matters of administrations and
guardianship, where the clerk
was bound to do the work wheth- =
er fees were paid or not, and
$3.50 in fees yet uncollected in
criminal cases, which if collected,
will be due in the October set.
tlcment, and | take it, matters as
to tho Northern District are in
about the same condition, rela-
lively speaking.
| have not the means Of ascer-
tanning accurately the amounts
Us to the sherift's matters, but
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29

Com Bostic Of Thayer, No, a
bartender, shot and killed Deputy
Sheriff C. C. Davis of this coun-
ty at 8 p. N. Sunday. There be-
ing only two CT three others in the
saloon at the time Of the shooting
it is very difficult to get the par
ticulars. Immediately after
shooting Bostic left for Thayer,
saying he was going to surrender
to the authorities.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
Two Yovns Men Drowned.

Batesville, Ang, 80. - Allen
Denison and Ernest Gray, two
prominent young men Of this
county, were drowned Thursday
in White river. They were fish
ing at picnic and fish fry, when
young Gray, who could not swim,
got beyond his depth, and Deni-
son went 10 his rescue, and lost
his own life trying TO save the
life of his friend. Denison was
buried today, a large concourse
of people attending the funeral,
at which the Rev. DR.. Bennett of
the Methodist church officiated,
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
10 Save Her Child.

From frightful Disagreement Mrs,
Nannle Ga!ieger, of LaGrange, Ga,
applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to
great sores on her head and face, anc
writes its quick cure exceeded all
her hopes. 1t works wonders in
sores, bruises, skin eruptlons, cuts,
burns, scalds and Piles, 25c cure
guaranteed by Snow the druggist.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice for Publication -lO45O.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark. !
AupIst 4 1919 (

Land Office at Little Rock Ark.
August 4, 1902
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice orhis intention to
mazc Gnal lryOf in support of his claim and
that said proof WI be made before the Clerk of
Snarp county, Ark ut Evening shade, Ark ON
! September 10, 1902 viz:
Franklm 2, hing
II i No. 2li33 for the east hall southeast quar-
ter Sc Gtlon 2, ana northeast quarter northeast
qulrter section II, township Is, north range )
west
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
G X. Stewart John Wells, Jarrett and
M' D, Barnett all Oi PCrshkeepsic, Ark.
IL. IL, MYEBS,
Register.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
CENTER.

Andy Hogan has a very sick
baby.
DR.. Johnston has been wrest-
ling with chiIls lately.
Health is good for this season
Of the year. Some chills and
fever on the creek.
Tom Carley and Denton Wiles
are in this vicinity buying up all
the sheep they can get.
Marshal Causbie has bought
Richard Dickey's interest in the
Hogan & Dickey well drilling
machine. Dickey has gone to
Oklahoma.
The new road from Center to
Williford has been cut out from
the Sohales place to the Lebanon
township line, and is said to be
very well located.
Alex Paden is making a new
road by the way Of his mill. lie
has a substantial bridge put in
just below the mill, and the road
is almost completed.
W. +. Stewards fine stallion,
Billy Aallen, died last Thursday
Of sleepy staggers. The loss Of
this horse will be regretted by
many besides the owner.
Mrs. Mollie Holt's little 3-year-
old girl died last Monday Of brain
fever. This sad event leaves Mrs.
Holt alone, her husband, q. B.
Holt, having died three years ago.
She has the sympathy OF the en-
tire community.
Your correspondent had a con-
versation with Uncle Dave Spur
look a short time ago whereby we
learned that he was born in Floyd
county, Kentucky, in December
1917. He moved to Arkansas in
1881 and settled in Crittenden
county, where he embraced roli-
gion on the Marion circuit in 1910.
In 1840 he came 10 Lawrence
county, now Sharp, and was mar
ried TO Mary Estes July s, 1849,
He resided at the same place un-
til he had raised ten children all
to be grown and married. He
now has 100 grandchildren and
great grandchildren. He will be
So years old next December, and
is hale and hearty, Uncle Dave
lives with his children, his wife
having been dead for several
years, lie walks from place to
place at will during this hot
weather. Uncle Dave is the old
est citizen Of Davidson township.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
Pulled Trigger With His Toe,

ort Smith, Ark, Aug. 23,-J,
ngle, a merchant and promin-
citizen of Paris, a town thirty
IS from this city, committed
ide this morning by shooting
solf through the head. lie
@ at 3 o'clock and, going out
Of his house, placed the muz-
If an old fashioned Spring
rifle against the side Of his
and touched off the trigger
his toe. III health and de-
dency, resulting from finan-
osses, is supposed TO be the
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
BLANVILLE.
ferry boa.
Health very good.

Health very good.
A good shower Of rain fell here
Sunday.
Fodder pulling and sorghum
making is the order Of the day.
W. S. Massey, who had a sur
gical operation performed last
week, is getting along nicely,
Bob Bacon wears a smile all
over his face, Its a 8 pound girl.
The picnic at Bacon's Spring
Saturday was not as we'll attend
ed as was expected, there being
only about 250 people present.
All seemed to enjoy themselves
highly, and a more sociable affair
has never been known in Sharp
county,
Aunt Susan Mlzell, sister Of
Mrs. P. O. Porter, has recently
pieced a quilt which contains
1000 small pieces. The work is
done with neatness and care and
is pronounced first class. The
work would do credit to many
ladies much younger than Mrs.
Mizell, she being at the advanced
age Of 70 years.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
II. aer Pr, ,.rlc:!:. q, a.!a...,

Chills and fever is a bottle Of
Groves Tasteless Chill Tome. 1t Is
simply iron and qninlne IN a tasteles
form. No cure-no pay. Pnc
50 cents,
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
BASEBALL.

The Ash Flat and Mammoth
Spring baseball mines played a
game on the Mammoth Spring
diamond last Saturday before a
large crowd, and Ash Flat won
by a score Of 10 to 6. The line
up Of the teams was as follows:
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
GJkED Jury DEPOpT.

To The Hon. John b. McCa.sD,
Judge Oi the 18Th JUcia.a.
. Circuit Of Arkansas:
/ We, the grand jury, beg leave
/ TO report the following:
/ We have examined into all Vi
I |oiations Of law that have come TO
7 our knowledge, and have returned
indictments where warranted.
/ We have examined the poor
farm Of the county and find the
inmates well cared for. We fur
ther ind that about one quarter
Of a mile Of fence needs to be re-
set, and one side Of the dwelling
/ needs recovering. A new smoke
house is badly needed; a new
chimney is needed to the east
room, and we recommend that
these matters be attended to at
once.
We find the court house in the
Southern District all up in good
shape except the doors Of the
grand and petit jury rooms need
new locks.
We have examined the jai! in
the Southern District and find ii
needs some repairs in the south
room.
We have examined the report
Of the commissioners Of accounts
and find that H. B. Hill, clerk,
has made settlements with the
courts az the law directs, and
paid over all moneys except
1876. 30 Of his excess Of salary for
the year ending the 31st day Of
October, 1901, that is due from
him to the county.
We further ind that J. T. Will
kins, ex-sheriif, is due the county
a balance Of S145.57.
We further find that JASPER
Hutchis0n, sheriff and collector.
stands charged With a balance Of
S148.31, due the county On excess
Of salary for the year ending
| October 81, 1901, and we find MIN
further charged with S198.13 as
fines assessed by the circuit court
at its January and February
terms 1902, and by prior courts,
and we also find him charged
! with 1927 oi fines assessed by the
circuit court Of the Northern
District Of Sharp county at its
July term 1902.
! We have examined the COM
misaioners Of report Of the set
| tlement Of Z. L. Dickerson, c0un.
! ty treasurer, and find he has
made settlements in all particu-
lars as the law directs.
We find the commissioners Of
accounts show all the constabIes
have made settlements as the law
directs except P. A. Golf Of Big
Creek township, who is due the
county $40,68 on fines,
We find that the Justices of the
peace nave all filed their reports
as the law directs.
We find that the roal overseers
Of tne various districts OF the
county have filed their reports
with the county court at its July
term 1902, except the following:
NJ. b, Rlkard, district /; w. P.
Sims, district 6; A. b. Vance.
district II; W, S. Massey, dis
trict IL; and J, G. Kelly, district
II.
We, the grand jury for the
Southern District Of Sharp coun-
ty, especially recommend that all
those county and township officers
that have failed in any manner to
settle with the proper courts bo
forced TO settle at once.
G, S. JERNIGAN, Foreman.
Il. B. CLEAR, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
Vote Monday.

JAS Young called Monday
and placed his subscription year
ahead.
Dave Beasley and Miss Elsie
Ritchie were married at Ash Flat
Sunday by Esq. Halliburton.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29

Miss Jeffie Felts returned to
her home at Melbourne Monday
after spending some time here
with relatives,
Shelby Justus has been de-
livering the tickets, poll books,
etc, to the various townships this
week.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
What "a sale Ii Tells.

If that mlrrow Of yours shows a
wretched, sallow complexion, nue1a
diced look, moth patches and blotch
on the skin, it's liver trouble; but DR.
Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, purify the blood, give clear
skin, rosy checks, rich complexion.
Only 25c at Shows,
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
Notice For Publication -lO455
Land Oillce at Little Rock, Ark, /,
AuwusL9, lO02,

Land UIlIGe n Litle Rock, Ark, !
August9, 1902. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following
Aalntd settler has died notice of his intention 30
MAKE ihal PROOF IN support OF his claim ahd
tnat said proof VIII be made before the Clerk OF
sharp county, Ark at Evening Shade, Ark, on
September 20, 1902, viz;
Joseph b. Forsyth
IL: E' No, 24022 for the southwest quarter,
sectlon B. township u, north range west.
Me names the following witnesses to prove
nus continuous reside.ce upon and cultivation
OF said land viz.
Joseph l.. Vanzant, j, w. Williams and
johnson OF Ash Fiat, Ark,
NJ, II, MYERS,
Neglpte,
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
SIDNEY.

Who shall be our next assessor
is the topic Of the day.
A nice shower iell.at this point
last Sunday morning.
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29

If Mammoth Spring could play
ball like they can root, guy, and
cuss umpires, they might stand
good hack in the big leagues, but
until they learn the trick they had
better not get in the game with a
gang Of TRUSTEES" as they were
pleased to term the Ash Flat nine.
Ash Flat claims to have the crack
team Of North Arkansas, and if
Black Rock doesn't believe it, let
her antey up,
Sharp County record., 1902-08-29
Deputy Sheriff KILLED.

Mammoth Spring, Aug, 25.-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

erty of T. NJ. Basldn, who will movc
to the Choctaw nation as soon as the
weather clears up. His father is here
with a wagon TO help move him
n Moreland has bought his old
place back from Rad Perkins and has
moved back to Robertson to stay
Z. S. Deputy Marshal Jackson was
in Robertson this week subpoening
witnesses to attend court at Pauls
Valley and some of them went to-
day through the rain.
Born, Monday March 49, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Tolliyer, a fine boy. Mother and
child are doing well.
J. F. Trimmer started to Texas Fri
dag morning. He went with a proba-
bic view Of having his leg examined
with the X-Ray, it never having heal
ed where it was broken. some five or
six months ago.
You can be cheerful and happy only
when you are well. II you feel "out
of sorts take Herbine, it will brace
you up. Price so cents. w. b. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
ROBBIE RSON.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Robertson, |. T., March 26-It has
been raining here all day, and it will
be several days before there can be
any more plowing done.
There has been some corn planted
which will now have to be planted over
again, as this rain will rot it in the
ground.
Rad Perkins has bought the Nor
gan dwelling from c. B. Smith, the
Wynnewood hardware man and has
moved In to 1t where he will have
. more room, with view of accommo-
dating the travelling public who may
wish to stop in Robertson over night.
c. e. Moreland has bought the prop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
Having a Run on chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

Between the hours of eleven o'clock
a. m, and closing time at night on
Jan. 25th. 1901, A. F. Clark, druggist,
Glade Springs, Va, sold twelve bot
ties of Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
He says, Il never handled medicine
that sold better or gave better salts
faction to my customers" This rem
edy has been in general use in Vir-
ginia for many years, and the people
there are well acquainted with its ex-
cellent qualities. Many of them have
testified to the remarkable cures
which it has effected. When you need
a good, reliable medicine for a cough
or cold, or attack of grip, use Cham
berlains Cough Remedy and you are
certain to be more than pleased with
the quick cure which 1t affords. For
sale by City Drug Store, F. J Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
MILO.
Special Correspondence.

Special spCndencce.
Milo, l. T., March 23.-There was no
preaching here last sabbath on ac-
count of the rain.
Holmes Akers of Woodford was here
Saturday. Holmes still thinks of go.
ing 10 Lawton.
Our school taught by Prof. McMoor.
land has closed
Miss Laura Leray is here the guest
of Mrs. j. w. Johnson. =
Charley Redmon has just return
ed from Texas
Drummers are plentiful in this sec
tion now and all report business good.
]. W. Johnson is having the strets
of Milo graded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
SPECIAL-SPECIAL
Come and see the exquisite line
of French pattern hats at
WESTHElMER & DAuBE'S.
Dancer of Pneumonia.

A cold at this time if neglected is
liable to cause pneumonia which is so
often fatal, and even when the pa
tient has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly
susceptible to the development of con-
sumption. Foley's Honey and Tar will
stop the cough, heal and strengthen
the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
Bonner and Bonner
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

When you wake up with a bad taste
in your moNth you may know that you
need a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
& Liver Tablets. They will cleanse
your stomach, improve your appetite
and make you feel like a new man.
They are easy TO take, being sugar
coated, and pleasant in effect For sale
by w. b. Frame, +. j. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
You Want a Home,

All parties wanting homes in the
Kiowa and Comanche country, should
call at my Office Newton House. B.
street, Lawton, o. T., can get you
quarter section of land for 1925. This
offer cannot last longer than April 5, at
which time the six months limit on
homestead entries will expire. Address
F. Richardson, Lawton, o. T. calm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
Couch Settled on Her Lunas.

my daughter had a terrible cough
which settled on her lungs" says N
Jackson, of Danville, H. I'VE tried a
great many remedies without relief,
until we gave her Foley's Honey and
Tar, which relieved her" Refuse sub
sttutes. Bonner and Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
Changes in the Weather.

Mean slight spells" of headache or
affect your appetite. Irregularities in
'ating cause dyspepsia. Take DR.. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin and feel good re.
gardless OF these elements or habits.
Sold by w. B. Frame. Ardmore and
Madill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

Nothing too good for the old veter-
ans and their friends. Free Chair Cars
by the "Choctaw Route" to the Reun.
ion at Dallas in April. 9.5t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
Raw or lnflamed Lungs.

Yield rapidly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar 1t prevents pneumonia
and consumption from a hard cold
settled on the lungs. Sold by Bonner
& Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

You cannot please everybody but
that is no good reason why you
should seek to please only yourself.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

4 very Woodworking man in
dress suit somehow resembles an old
horse with sleigh bells on.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

How are you, anyway? DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin is a perfect laxative.
Sold by W. b. Frame, Ardmore and
Madill
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

1t is a very serious matter; the max
ing of a plain living.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

Ever notice how every one hates a
teachers pet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

1t is easier for an old man to be
good than it Is for a boy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

Sulky plows, plenty of them, at
Spragins & Cos. Call in and see them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
For Sale.

Lot of rose bushes and ferns
now ready for sale.
g. A. DRAIN,
North Caddo Street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25
The Coronation Day of Spring

make. the very latest. It's Gibson, you
know, finished off with one Of the many
new style belts we are now showing, with
kid gloves to match any shade, price or
quality.
Hosiery department overfloWng with
the latest in ladies' and misses fancy
hose, black Isle with gold bangles, solid
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-03-25

Specials for this Week
One case yard wide Ioc Percale En-
only .'......'..'...'....... Wv
One case Gingham, ten cent En-
quality, only.............. ..... VV
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-13
SURPRISE PARTY.
PEDRICKTOWN.

The fourth quarterly meeting of this con-
ference year was held in the M. L. Church
on Saturday evening. Love feast was held
Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock, after which
Presiding Elder, Rev. G. L. Dobbins,
preached an excellent sermon.
The fifth anniversary of the w. c. T. T.,
which was to have taken place in the NJ. Z.
Church on Tuesday evening, has been post
poned indefinitely, on account of the illness
of two of the older members.
merry party, consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Sweeten, Sr., Mr. and Mrs
VIM. M. Burk, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rise
ner, Mrs. F. G. Sparks, Misses Lottie
Sweeten, Mary Justice and Carrie Hortman,
visited Philadelphia on Saturday evening
and witnessed the popular play, "Ben
Hur."
Harry johnson and friend, Richard
Copen, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
Dr. and Mrs. H. 7. johnson.
Cawley & Green have sold to VIM. F.
Hunt portion of ground from the Quaker
Westinghouse property, to make a drive
way in his yard
Among the sick of our town are Mrs.
Jacob Justice, Mrs. Jos. Cooper and Mrs.
Chas. Barber
James Sweeten, Jr., is having the interior
of the house he is to occupy remodeled.
Harry Walton is spending this week
with his parents in Salem.
James Morrison, who is employed in
Philadelphia, was brought to his home
here on Saturday very i'll with pleurisy.
Alfred Gray, of Philadelphia, is spending
some time with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Har-
bert.
Miss Carrie Hortman, third Vice Presi-
dent of the Epworth League, is arranging
for an entertainment, to be given Feb. %,
in Red Mems Hall.
Misses Mary Justice and Lottie Sweeten
and Messrs. Harry johnson and Richard
Copen spent Sunday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Diver, of Pennsgrove.
Fred Tull has gone to Philadelphia to
work for Robert Tull.
Arthur Shape, of Pennsgroye, is driving
hack for Frank Norton.
The Kittson lights that have been used
on our streets for several months will be
removed, as they will not burn well during
the cold weather.
Rev John Warthman will exchange pull
pits with Rev. Z. T. Duggan, of Bridge
port, on Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. Holton spent Tuesday in
Salem, the guest of her brother, Rev DR..
Wagg.
The following stewards were elected in
the NJ. E. Church last week: Samuel Shute,
Jacob Justice, Samuel Holderaft Benjamin
Weatherby, Mrs Fannie Holton, Mrs. Jacob
Justice, Mrs. James Strimple.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-13
WILLIAMSTOWN.

While driving the hearse from the flu
neral of Mrs. Reed last week, Webster
Hinchman was thrown to the ground and
considerably bruised. One of the horse
received severe cut on one Of its knees.
John Bitner, one of the boy bosses at the
glass works, has just taken an examination
before the County Board of School Exami-
ners at Woodbury.. Having proved success
full, he will soon take school, as there are
some vacancies in the county.
Word has just been received here that
Milton Hilyard, the youngest son of Jerry
Hilyard, lately deceased, has just died in
Phila. from smallpox.
Mrs. Jacob Joseph and John Brown, both
old people of this place, are very low at
this writing.
Geo. Rehman expects to build on South
Main street in the Spring.
1t was reported that j. M. Tweed, the
present committeeman, would not be a can
didate again this Spring, but we learn that
he has changed his mind and will enter the
race again.
We learn that Miss Alice Hazelton, of
Mullica Hill, who is one of our abiest
teachers, will not accept her present posi-
ton another year. 1t is hoped she will
change her mind, and decide to remain
with US.
1t was reported last week that Monroe
township was to have another candidate for
sheriff in the person of Collector Oliver,
but Mr.. Oliver denies having any such in
tention, so this leaves the field clear to Nc
Ilvaine, so far as Monroe is concerned.
Billy isn't saying much, but is doing
some great thinking.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-02-13
WENONAH.

Mrs r. B. Cookson slipped and broke
her arm on Saturday evening at her home
Mrs. Cookson has been unfortunate in this
respect. as several years ago in alighting
from the train she slipped and broke two
fingers.
Misses Edna and Myra Wilkins have
been enjoying the skating this week.
Mrs. E. f, Grosscup entertained the
Monday Club this week. A business meet
ing will be held at Mrs. McCowan's on
Monday next.
Work has been delayed on the bridge
owing to mistake made at headquarters
in regard to road plans.
Meetings are still going on this week in
the NJ. E. and Presbyterian Churches.
Frank Hendrickson has bought the farm
lately owned by Burris Turner and will
move about the second week in March.
The school children here celebrated
Lincoln's Birthday by holding memorial
exercises to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gruber, of Chester
town, Md, are visiting Mrs. G. B. Lloyd.
Ezra Lloyd and family have gone to
Phila. for the rest of the winter