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Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
CHRISTMAS TREE.

At meeting at the school
building last Friday night it was
decided that a Christmas Tree be
erected in Evening Shade on the
oath of December, at the court
building. The following commit
tee will have charge of the tree
for the purposes of decoration
Misses Eudora Shaver, Mamie
Watkins, Lee Justus, Ethel Tur-
ner and Elsie Metcalf and Mrs.
W. C. Snow, while Misses Jean
Davidson, Bah Collins, Lille
McCaleb, Grace Collins, Lulu
Metcalf, Myrtle Wasson, Susie
Turner and Mary Justus will see
to it that the presents from the
tree reach their proper destina-
tion.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Miss Roe, daughter of Frank
Roe, living in Scott town ship
near Shelbyville, took her own
life last Sunday by hanging her
self with a rope. The deed was
committed at her fathers barn.
Miss Roe was about 30 years old,
and no cause is advanced for the
act except that she had been in
poor health for more than a year
and had grown respondent
Frank Roe is a well-to-do and
respected citizen of Scott town
ship.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
WHERE THE PREACHERS GO.

At the annual conference at
Walnut Ridge last week the min
listers of the Batesville District
were assigned works as follows,
with Rev. W. B. Hays again pre-
siding elder:
Batesville station, Z. 7. Ben
nett; Sulphur Rock. circuit, c. II.
Newman; Desha circuit, 7. A.
Bowen; Pleasant Plains circuit,
E. A. Blanton; Mountain View
circuit, j. G. Parker; Melbourne
circuit, W. T. Lock; Calico Rock
circuit, F. M. Smith; Viola and
Bexar circuit, |. D. Mcclure;
Salem and Camp circuit, G. L..
Castleberry; Ash Flat circuit, r.
A. Robertson; Evening Shade
circuit, j. D. Kelley; Calamine
circuit, j, P. Biggers; Jackson
port circuit, !. Z. Thomas; Be-
thesda circuit, f. II, Grissett.
Rev. George Wilkinson, pastor
this year on the Ash Flat circuit,
is made a student in Hendrix
College. In the Paragould Dis
trict, Rev. J. S. Watson is as
signed to Smithyille. The con-
ference next year meets at Au-
gusta.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11

Probate court for the South
ern District convenes next Mon.
day.
-Fortenberry & Sons store at
Smithville will be closed Christ
mas day.
Visit Bray's barber shop for
a shave, haircut, singe, sham
poo or tonic.
Rev. j. D. Kelley returned
Tuesday from the Walnut Ridge
conference. He will fill his first
regular appointment here next
Sunday.
Capt. j. Wann and wife will
spend the winter at Shelbyville.
They removed a part of their
household goods from Evening
Shade this week.
Our friend James G.. Sims of
Lave Creek township has the
thanks of the culinary depart
ment Of this paper for a bounte-
Gus dish of that toothsome bird,
the quail.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
CAVE CITY AW AXE.

The citizens Of Cave City have
organized society known as the
Cave City Prospective Develop
ment Association. The object Of
the organization is to advertise
and develope the natural resour-
ces in that community. 1t is a
fact that some Of the largest
mountains Of manganese in the
manganese belt are right around
this little town and there is also
fine building stone in only a short
distance. In the same section
there is also a large deposit Of
chalk, which is thought to be Of
the highest grade. --BAtesville
Bee.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
A Frightened Horse,

Running ike mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hum
drcd other accidents, ara every day
occurrences. 1t behooves everybody
to have reliable Salve handy and
there i- none as good as Bucklen''
Arnlca Salve. Burns, cuts, sores,
eczema and piles, disappear quickly
under It's soothing effect. CSC. at
Snow drug store.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
-Fortenberrv g. Sons store at

-Fortenberry & Sons store at
Smithville will be closed Christ
mas day.
Last Tuesday clerk Ritchie
issued marriage permit to r.
F. Nichols and Miss Virginia
Vance, both of Poughkeepsie.
w. B. Hamm spent Sunday
at Melbourne with his wife who
is visiting her parents there.
Mrs. Hamm is yet in very feeble
health.
W. A. Edwards gin at this
place has put up about 135 bales
Of the fleecy staple, and expects
to reach 300 bales before the
season closes.
"A. B. Brewster, who until
recently travelled for Maxfeld
Grocer Company in this territory,
is now located at Apache, Okla
homa, where he has embarked in
the grocery business.
"A typographical error last
week made us announce James
Davie as a Jefferson and Bryan
democrat by intention and edu-
cation" His copy read by Gin
tuition and education"
have large and well selected
stock of mems youths and boys
clothing from 75c to $500 per
suit, which I now offer to the
trade at 20 per cent reduction
from former price.
S. P. TURNER,
Hardy, Ark.
"A son Of John A. Wiles of
Childress, Texas, who, with his
father, arrived at Sidney a few
weeks ago on a visit to relatives,
is dangerously low at Sidney
with typhoid fever, and it is
feared cannot recover. Mrs.
Wiles, in response to a telegram,
is at the bedside of her son.
81 was much afflicted with sciatl,
ca," writes Ed &. Md, IowavIAe,
Sedgwick Co.. Kan, "eoing about
on crntches and suffering a deal of
pam, | was inGuced to try BaI!ard's
Spow Llnlment which relieved nqe.
I used three SOC bottles. 1t Is the
greatest lIniment I ever used; have
recommended it to a mum Der Of per
sous, all express themselves as beng
benefited by II. ROW walk with
out crutches. able to perform great
deal of hight labor on the farm
25c, soc, $l.OO. w. A. Edwards.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
Notice for Publication -llOl{
Land ONCE at Little Rock, Ark. I

Land ONCE at Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. ~, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that the iollewi,
named settler has filed notice of his intention
make final proof IN support OF his claim NJ
thnt said proof will be made before the lerk
sharp county, Ark. at Evening Shade, Ark. /,
Dec. Il, l0J3 VIZ:
Fred W. Schalps
H.. No. 2ls10 for The southeast otarte'
northeast quarter section ) and southwest qua
ter northwest quarter section 9township Il nor
range west
He nsnes the following witnesses TO prove h
continuous residence upon and cultivation
said land viz:
7 j. Stephens, j. W. Williams, Thos. Ly,
AMI Geo. A Williams, all of Evening Shad
Arkansas.
II. II. MYERS,
Register
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
Notice Of Settlement,

Notice is hereby given that the, following a
mlnioiratOrs and guardians. 6,ed accounts GU.
rents vt the september term, 1908, of the sha
Probate Court for the Southern District for 81,
llencnt with their respective estates :own;
ANNUAL.
7. A Brandon, guardian md curator min
heirs of W illam Jprrclt, deccased
Re; Hmn b Graddy, guardian and curail
minor heirs Of Wiley ~. Kent, deceased.
And all parties Interested IN the settlement
said estates must come forward and nle e.
ceptions TO sal accounts. If any they have,
or before the 3d day OF the next term qf sa
court or hey viii be forever barred from G.
ceplmg to SAID accounts or any TEN thereof.
&. .'. RITCIIlE, Clerk,
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11

The National Normal School
of Music began at Cave City last
Wednesday.
W. A. Edwards wants to buy
your cotton and will pay the
highest market price in cash.
In the Northern District pa
per we notice a friend of ours is
advertised as a notary republic.
A. z. Clear, formerly a citi-
zen Of Sharp county, RENTS some
of the needful to the Record and
orders his address changed from
Stoneburg, Texas to Sayre, Ok
lahoma.
Prof. G. G. Armstrong Of
Ash Flat spent Tuesday night in
the city, and left Wednesday
morning for Cave City to be
present at the opening of the
Normal School of Music.
Homer Founders died at Sid
ney last Monday Of typhoid fever
and was buried Tuesday. He
was son Of Richard Founders,
and was in his 22nd year. Ho-
mer was quite an excellent young
man, and his death is much re-
GREETED by many friends.
W. H. Williams, one of the
Records staunch friends at Cen
ter, was a much appreciated Wis
itor the first Of the week. He
reports peace and prosperity in
his part of the county and says
that very little stir is being oc-
casioned by politics just now. =
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11

The residence Of Milton Stokes
caught fire about 5 o'clock Mon
day evening, but the blaze was
quickly extinguished through
the prompt action Of a number Of
citizens. One of the smaller
children, while alonein the room,
started the blaze.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
DATES FOR TEACHERS.

The last quarterly examination
in 1908 will be held on Thursday
and Friday, December II and IS.
The thirty-sixth annual meet
ing of the Arkansas Teachers
Association will meet in Little
Rock on December 20, 80 and 81
Every teacher who can possibly
do 50 should attend.
The first quarterly examination
in 1904 will be held on Thursday
and Friday, March II and 18.
W. |. SIMPSON,
County Examiner
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders ere sometimes very ex-
pensiye. Occasionally ilfe itself ls
the price Of a mstake, but yon'l!
never be wrong If You take DIR.
Kings New Lie Pills for dyspepsir,
dizziness, headache. liver or boweI
troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c. at W. G. Snow
drug store.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
HEART ELUTTERiNG.

Undigested food and gas IN the
stomach, located just below the
heart, presses against 1t and causes
heart palpitatlon. When your heart
troubles you IN that way take Her.
blne for a few days. You will soen
be all right. soc, w. A. Edwards. i.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
Notice for Publication -llO2(
Land oflice at Little Rock, Ark. !
oct. 30, 1903,

III Office Is hereby given tina. the followii'
IL named settler has iiled notice OF his II
t,nlion 10 make final proof IN support of
claim and that said proof will be made brio
the Llerk Of sharp county, Ark ut Lveniu
shade, Ark. on Dec IL, 1893, VIZ;
John Howell
II. Y. No. 22575 for the southeast quarter soutl
east quarter section u, north hall noFthea
quarter section and northwest quarter nortf
C. west
Ne names the following witnesses to pro,
his continuous residence upon and cultiyato'
Of said land viz:
G.F, Heron, J. n. Haskell and j. Hei
ron, all Of wood Arknnsus, and Peter Hanse
Of Evening Shade, Ariansns,
IL IL MYERS, Register.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
CURED PARALYSIS.

w. S. BalIy, p 0. True, Texas,
writes. "My vile had been suffer-
ing five years with paralysis i'll her
arm, when | was persuaded to use
BalIard's Snow Linimpnt, which
cured her all right. have also used
it for old sores, frostbties and SKIN
pruptlons. 1t does the work. 25c,
soc, S 90. w. A. Edwards.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
satarrh CannOt be- Cured

with local applications, as they can,
not reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional
disease, and IN order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrn Cure is takeE internally, and
acts directly on the blood aud mu-
cous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one Of the best phy>
sicians IN the country for years and
Is q regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tones known,
combined with the best blood puri.
iiers, actingdlrectly on the macouS
surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients Is what pro
duces such wonderful results in cur
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
f. J. Cheney & Co. Props, To-
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, &c,
balls Family Pills are the best.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
WANTED.

A few hundred dollars of Sharp
county scrip. viii pay so cents
on the dollar. Parties wishing
to sell will call at the Bank of
Evening Shade and get their
money. 81 At
I have a splendid line Of mems
overcoats and mems and boys
waterproof coats that | am offer
ing at special low prices.
S. P. TURNER,
Hardy, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
Hardy, Ark.

Mrs. G. W. Jacocks of For
mosa, Florida, sends the Record
a renewal for four subscriptions.
Mrs. Jacocks is a sister of G. w.
McLain of Reeds Creek, and
has many friends in Sharp coun-
ty. She is the owner of the finest
pecan grove in Florida.
The students Of the Evening
Shade High School will render
programme on Thursday night,
December II, at the school build
ing. An admission fee Of ten
cents will be charged, as the stu
dents wish to purchase an ad-
dition to the school library.
James P. Huddleston of Far
mersville, Texas, renews his sub
scription to the Record. Mr..
Huddleston is interested in some
of the leading enterprises at Far
mersville, and his numerous old
Evening Shade friends will learn
with pleasure of his prosperity.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
COUGHING CAUSED DEATH.

"Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years,
choked 10 death early yesterday
morning at his home. IN the presence
OF his wife and child. He contracts
ed a slight cold few days ago and
paid but lIttle attention to it, Yes
terday morning he was seized with a
fit of coughing which continued for
some tune. His wife sent for a ply.
slclan but before he could arrive,
another coughing spell came on and
blackwell died from sutfocation.-'
St. Louis Globe~ Democrat, Dec. ! ,
1901" Ballard's Horehound Syrup
would have saved him. 25c, soc
and Sl.OO, w. A, Edwards.
---Boen Phillips Of Hardy an
nounces through his paper that
he will not be in the next race
for county judge. The Judge
gives as his reason for not be-
coming a candidate, simmered
down, that the game is not big
en- ough, and in a canvas for such
a position he could not discuss
public questions as he desires to.
Ii the Judge is windjammer, he
might try for the Legislature.
Sharp County record., 1903-12-11
LOCAL NEWS.

: sess sooss
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
FOR GOOD ROADS IN OREGON.
Association Closes Two Days Session
at Portland.

The Oregon Good Roads association
closed its two days session. Papers
were read by Samuel Hill, president Of
the Good Roads association OF Washing
ton, on "Cost Transportation on Good
Roads," United States Senator An
keny of Washington, said In brief:
GOOD roads should be located where
they are to stay forever. regardless of
whose stubblefelds they pass through.
Take stubblefelds and pay fair value,
but place the road where it should be-"
"The Relation of Good Roads to the
Development of Our Resources" was the
subject of james B. Meikle, secretary Of
the Seattle chamber Of commerce. 9th
er addresses we're made by Prof. K. Fl.
McAllister Of the University of Oregon
and DIR. James Withycombe of the Ore.
gon Agricultural college. AT the elec-
tion of officers Judge j. H. Scott was
elected president and Judge Trenchard
treasurer. The Office of secretary was
left for the executive board TO I'll. After
adopting a resolution favoring the use
of conyicts and the expenditure OF state
and national money in the building OF
roads, the association adjourned to meet
next year at Salem.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Looking for Fleenor.

A Joseph dispatch says "the officers
are looking for Guy Fleenor, whose pa
rents reside here, and Charles Chaltin,
who resides at Summerville. They are
wanted on charge of highway robbery.
Dan Campbell was held up in an alley
by three men early Monday morning.
On the following morning George Lew.
ell was arrested. He said the other two
men were implicated in the deed. He
was released" Guy Fleenor is son OF
DIR. j. G.. Fleenor, who moved from
Weston to Joseph some three years ago.
He became locally known as an amateur
athlete and was quite popular here,
where his acquaintances are 10th to be-
lieve him capable OF the crime charged.
Weston Leader.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Halloween Social.

The Epworth League will give a
Halloween social at the opera house
tomorrow evening. An admission Of
ten cents will be charged at the door
and an order supper will be served from
6 p. m. on during the evening. Spooks,
goblins and witches will be en- evidence.
A feature is the introduction OF Hallow-
cen games. The proceeds Of the social
will go to the church building fund.
The league is making special efforts to
make the evening a success, and large
is anticipated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
''CARNIVAL
DECORATION
Smooth Jay Gets Next
to Athena Money
Carnival decoration is what he

Carnival decoration" is what he
called it.
He was smooth individual, and
wrapped his smoothness up in flag
proposition at from fifty cents to one
dollar per wrap, and when he left he
took several good Athena dollars with
him. Colfax and other places had "dec-
I Grated" when the show came to town,
and Athena could just as well 'deco-
rate" as not. So thought the speiler
and SO thought sufficient number of
business men. who attached their sig
natures to subscription paper, at so
much per.
Show day showed up; decorations"
ditto. Along Main street from side to
side was stretched binding twine from
which was suspended flags OF all ma
tons, made from calico and cheese cloth
that had the limp, bedraggled appear
ance OF having been through the wash
tub several times of having seen better
days. The layout had more the aspect
OF the back yard of Chinese laundry
than a decorated street, and the men
who had put up for it were ioshed until
they were "sore."
When night cast her sable mantle
athwart the town and the asthmatic
organ on the "ocean wave" wheezed out
its refrain to the accompaniment of a
lobster-headed spoilers accents in front
Of the "big' tent, "Doc" Osburn, Billy
Gholson or some other miscreant, cut
down the decorations and secreted them
from the sight of man forever more.
Whether the removal of the decora-
tions was done at the instigation Of the
men who had put up for them or wheth-
er it was done for the mere purpose Of
relieving the situation and giving rubber
necks rest, is not known. Suffice it to
say, that the rags were taken down and
Athena's main thoroughfare restored
to its normal condition.
Owing to lack of space, the Press is
compelled to omit publication this week
OF the names appearing on the "deco-
ration" subscription list. They may
appear next week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
The City Takes Action.

Friday evening the city council met special regarding
involved by the the declaring
Garfield and Fifth
councmen being
opened accordingly the committee public
opening streets has unsettled for time The
railroad decision finally the
would
did would legally Baeray retained
D the obtain title the question.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30

strawberries, which was exceptionally
heavy. There is no way Of getting the
true value of the strawberry crop, as this
fruit is disposed of in small lots, ex-
pressed out and otherwise disposed of.
The value of the crop however would be
several thousand dollars, which would
swell the total value Of fruit produced
by the district to considerably over
$4,000.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
.TOMPSON
IS INDICTED.
Said to Have Solicited
Money for Influence

The United States grand jury has re-
turned an indictment against Asa B.
I Thompson, receiver of the land Office
at La Grande. The indictment charges
Thompson with soliciting money to IN
fluence his official decision for approval
OF homestead applications which had
been held up for insufficiency OF proof.
There are three counts in the indict-
nent and among the witnesses against
Thompson is Charles Cunningham,
well known stockman Of eastern Oregon
and Glen Sailing of this city. It is al
legged that Thompson approached Cum
ningham and offered to have ten home.
stead applications approved in consider
alton Of $500. The othercounts concern
the alleged dealings with Asa Raymond,
to whom he is alleged to have offered his
services for $50 in the case Of each ap-
plication.
The interior department has had
agents in this state for many months
past investigating alleged frauds in the
entry OF public lands, and the indict-
ment Of Thompson is the first result Of
that investigation. Rumors Of gigantic
frauds against the public land laws have
been in circulation for the past year,
and 1t has been stated that the fraud
ulent entries in the states Of California,
Oregon and Washington are said to be
included in the fraudulent entries. 1t
is understood that other indictments
will follow.
| Thompson has been suspended by
order of Secretary Hitchcock. "There
will be Others" he said, whenever
similar circumstances are discovered in
connection with them"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30

will be collected at this roundup. The
early fall rains made good grass and
stock is in excellent condition. Many
of the beeves are rolling fat and in fine
shape for the block, There is not
much disposition to turn off beeves this
fall however, on account Of unsatisfac-
tory prices. Most of them are already
provided with winter pasture in the
stubble fields.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Turning Stubble Under.

There promises to be considerable
amount Of stubble land plowed in this
vicinity for the purpose Of seeding wheat
this fall. Each year there is more or
less Of this class Of farming done, but
this year the practice is more noticeable.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Lots Scarce in Athena.

FrankK King was in town the other day
from his ranch near Helix, in quest Of a
lot on which to build dwelling. He
found suitable lots TO be scarce, and
from information furnished the Press
by real estate agent Hayes, King went
to Weston where he purchased lot ar d
viii build. Hayes, like many others,
would like to see an addition to Athena
thrown open.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Big Cattle Round Up.

Weston cattIemen, says ihe Leader,
are preparing for their general round
up on the Umatilla river which begins
November LIST. All persons having stray
cattle in the mountains should be on
hand and look after their stock. Be-
tween seven and eight hundred head
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Brick Work Finished.

Dan May, the contractor, and his
force Of men completed the brick work
on the new Methodist church Tuesday
and went back to Pendleton. Carpen-
ters, now that the masonry work is com
pleted, will rush their part of the work
through
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Milton Fruir Shipments.

The fruit output Of the Milton and
Freewater district this year aggregates
3,935, 600 pounds, at valuation Of $780,
100. This is far 10 advance Of last year
The figures do not include the crop Of
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
10 Lieht N. 3. Chnrnh

O. E. Troutman, the architect who
drew the plans from which the new M.
=. church is being built, was up from
Pendleton in company with Geo. Maple,
who came to make estimates for wiring
and lighting the building,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
LaFaye-.Rrooks.

John j. LaFave and Miss Inez P.
Brooks we're united in marriage in PEN
dleton Monday. Both are we'll known
near Athena, where they have lived for
several years. The groom is the step
son of Frank Martin, one of the largest
farmers on the reservation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
The Great McEwsn.

The great McEwen, magician and
hypnotist, appeared before a fair sized
audience at the Athena opera house
Monday evening. His work was very
clever and OF high standard.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
In Receiver,s Hands.

The Red Boy Consolidated Mines Co.
In Baker county is in financial difficulty
and John Thomson has been appointed
receiver. Red Boy stock is held in con.
siderable amounts by Umatilla county
people.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1903-10-30
Helix on the Boom.

Helix is on the boom. Already the
town has two butcher shops and the
firm Of Richards. Bott & johnson will
start third. A cold storage plant is in
order.