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The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
Biz Fire at Prairie Grove,

Prairie Grove was visited by fire last night that almost com pletely destroyed the business portion of the town. Fire broke out about ten o'clock in a barber shop on the north side of Buch- anan street. the business street of the town. The shop k II the west end of the business build ingS, and the wind which was blowing perfect gale, famed
 the flames, and within the space of an hour every building on that side of the street was in ruins. There was no water protection, and dynamite was used in an ef- fort to check the confagration. The buildings were all frame structures. The stores on the south side of the street are made of brick and were undamaged eX- cept by the explosions of dyna- mite. The loss Is estimated at
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
LOWELL.

Feb. 15.- \, W. Bevers, cashier of the Bank of Monte Ne. was mixing with his friends i'll Lowell latter part of last week.
 Judge Green, of Prairie Grove, came up and stayed one night with relatives in our burg latter part of the week.
 Lewis Reed left Tuesday on the early morning train for Clarksville, Texas, in answer 10 a telegram announcing the seri- ous illness of his son-in-law who lives there.
 E. T. Pinkston is thinking of going to Fort Worth, Texas, in few days on a visit to relatives.
 Mrs. ]. NJ. Beard visited her mother and sisters near Center Corner Sunday.
 J. E. Phillips seems to be very busy of late painting barn and other out buildings for ]. W. Williams.
 Sam Mcclure IS spending this week at Fayetteville engaged 1T house moving for several parties in that city.
 There will be a debate held at the school house Friday night by the school boys. Resolved, That capital punishment should not be abolished. This is an old sub- ject but perhaps new features will be brought out
 Cleveland Lash and Clay San- ders, after spending several days with friends here. left latter part of last week for their home in Dewey county, Oklahoma. Orya Beachler journeyed with them, and will spend some time in that country.
 Tyro enjoyed pleasant visit Friday and Saturday with rela- lives down at Westville, l. T.,
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

and on our return was very much surprised to see the much talked of Carrie Nation get on the train at Springdale.
 It is reported that B. r. Grigs- by Is arranging bis business in a way to move to Cave Springs in the near future.
 Mrs. Steve Williams left Tues- day to join her husband and make their future home at Fort Smith Quite d gathering of the eiti- zens of Lincoln, Washington County, and vicinity were at tile depot of that city Saturday. It was said to do honor to the promoters of prospective railroad from that place to Cane Hill.
 Leonard Hamby, who has been pulling along with case of pneumonia, will soon be able to get out again.
 TYRo.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

According to the foregoing res olutions the various townships will be entitled to the following representation in the county con- vention: Boston 1, Brush Creek 2, Cane Hill 2, Center }, Cove
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

S20.000 with but scant insurance. Those who suffered loss on the north side were: Charles Brunk, grocery and meat market; Ed E. Watson, grocery; J. H. Suttle, photograph gallery; Dr. Clarence Luther, dental office; Post-oftice, completely destroyed; Bon Ton barber shop; x. D. Lewis, grocery and meat market; two vacant store rooms. On the south side. Snodgrass restaurant and J. B. Lewis iewelry store were burned. The Ozark Mer- oantile Cos building and the First National Bank building were badly damaged by dynamite, all the plate glass being broken out. But for the heroic efforts of the citizens the business part of the town would have been destroyed. ayette- vile Daily, Wedn esday.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

We have been having all sorts of weather this week, ranging from April showers to midwinter freeze. Notwithstanding all thus the grass is beginning to show green.
 The Spr1ngdale Berry Growers Asso. citation will meet in Squire Graves otfice on February 24, at O clock p. m. All members are requested to be pres ent JAS. k. HoLCoMB, Sec.
 Now is the time to plan for your work the coming season. The sue. cessfui business man is the one whe studies his business and same can be said of the successful farmer and fruit grower.
 Quite d crowd Of farmers and fruit growers assembled at the Auditorium Saturday afternoon to hear Hon. r. A. Rodgers, manager of the Ozark Fruit Growers Association MT. Rod gers reviewed the work of the assoei. ation for last se aSon and told what they wanted ta do this season. George Appleby Of Fayetteville, who is a director in the o. F. c. A, disc made short talk. There are only two associations in the county now that are not in the o. F. c. A being the Springdale Shippers Union and the Johnson Union
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior Land Office at HarrlsaD, Ark, Jan. 26, l9b. Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof Tn support of bis claim. and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Benton County, at Benton vile. Ark. on March 9, 1906, VIZ: Charley Mayse. H E 27l20, for the \ | NE Sec. l5, Tp. Is, \ k 29 W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said laad, viz: Ma rion McGarrab, George McGarrah. Arthur \. Donegan, of Lowell and P. NJ Fritts, Of Springdale, Ark.
 John l. Warrington, Register.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Lana Ldo Office at Harrison, Ark, Jan. 70, isoo' Notice is hereby given that the TOT lowing-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof ln support of bis claim, and that sa]a proof will be made before the County Clerk of Benton County, at Benton vile, Ark, on March ?, 1906, viz: Ar thur N. Donegan. H. E. 27406 fer the E3 NV SW NV NE SW Sec. b, Tp. l8N R 29 w. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous res, idence upon and cultivation of sald land. viz: Charley Mayse, Marion Me Garrah, George McGarrah, of Lowell, Ark, and P NJ Fritts, of Springdale.
 John |. Worthington, Register.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
Benton County.
speeial Correspondence to The News.
SPRING CREEK.

Feb. 12. NIT. Allen Bingham is at present teaching writing school at Spring Creek school house. He has good full school and We hear that the pupils are improving rapidly.
 Mrs. Bettie Brown and son James, wife and son of Darrell Brown. of New Mexico. have come back to Arkansas on visit. They are at present staying with Mrs. Nancy Brown. Ode and Ruth Arnold were also visitors at Aunt Nancy's last Sunday.
 MT. Jake Reed received letter from his son Frank, who Is i'll Springfield, Mo-, undergoing treatment for his eyes. This IS the first letter he has been able to write home, personally, so We infer that his eyes are getting better.
 A number of the citizens met at Will Loyds on Saturday for the purpose of helping him build a new house to replace the one destroyed by fire about two weeks ago. The house is now nearly completed.
 The scribe has been laid up for several days with a sore throat.
 Quite a gathering was held at the home of K. $. Downum on Friday which, as reported to us, was unique i'll the annals of Spring Creek. It took the form of masquerade at which cow boys, bandits. tcoons, etc, were represented. A six foot coon of the biackest type hobnobed on even terms with the king of Den- mark. Rich Is reported to have acted as master of ceremonies dressed in appropriate costume.
 Mrs. Lowell, who has been here from Oregon visiting old friends, has again returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Dow mum. She has been visiting friends in Benton County. She and her son James intend return ing to Oregon in the spring.
 Wm. Downum Is thinking seriously of taking trip to Ore gon.
 Will Stragly went to Spring dale Tuesday and bought supply of kitchen furniture and he and his family have moved on to the Nett Estis place.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.
County Committee Selects Uni.
 form Day, March 28.

The Democratic county central committee met at Fayetteville Saturday and there was the usual mitch" between tie Davis and antl-Davis factions, but the form CT had more proxies from the ru- ral districts than the latter and outvoted them by about two votes. Although the Davis element was in control the recommendations of the state committee were largely ignored. The following resolu- tions were adopted:
 Be 1t Resolved by the Democratic
 Commmittee of Washington
 County:
 First. That d Democratic pri- mary election shall be held at the usual voting place in each township in Washington County, Arkansas, on Wednesday, the 18th day of March, 1900, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the Democratic party for the various state. district, county and township offices.
 Second. Said election shall be held under the law legalizing primary elections and the chair man and secretary of this com mittee shall file such certificate with the county clerk, and per form such other duties as shall make said law effective.
 Third. Said chairman on rec concentration of the committee men of each township shall ap- point judges in their respective townships within ten days from this date to hold and conduct said election, and in case the said ap- pointees in any township shall fail to serve, the Democrats pres ent on the morning of the cleo ton shall fill such vacancies.
 Fourth. All electors who will support the nominees of the party and who are able to establish their citizenship by the last per sonal assessment book of this county, shall be entitled to vote in said primary election.
 Fifth. At said primary cleo tion the names of all Democratic candidates for nomination shall be printed on the same ticket under the appropriate designation of the office for which lie Is a candidate. The votes shall be cast, the returns canvassed and the results ascertained, certified and forwarded in accordance with the general election law of the state, in so far as applicable, ex- cept as herein otherwise provided.
 Sixth At this primary the democracy shall express their choice for United States Senator and the candidates for said office shall not be taxed to pay for the election tickets and poll books, but the chairman and secretary shall assess the other candidates a suffiency to meet the expenses of this election.
 Seventh. The chairman of this Committee shall prepare and have printed the tickets and poll books for the election; and he may require all candidates to cast lots, or draw, to determine the order or position in which the names of the respective can didates shall be printed on the said ticket, and shall perform such other duties not herein spec
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
'hote and Comment

Congressman Nicholas Long worth, of Ohio, and Miss Alice Roosevelt. daughter of the presi- dent, are to be married tomorrow at the White House. So far as ascertained no invitations were received III Springda1e.
 The trial of Senator Butt of Carroll County, charged with bribery, opened at Perryville Tuesday morning and the entire day was consumed III securing d jury. ]. V. Walker Of Fayette- vile and ]. F. Sellers of Morril- ton are the attorneys for Butt.
 The W. P. Myers Realty Co. report the following transfers of real estate during the month of February: so acres in Madison County to A. C. Smith; 500 acres in Newton County to L. w. All gire; 420 acres in Pulaski Coun- fy to \. Valentine; : lots in Man. grum, Okla. to H. k. Wade; 15 acres at Altus, Ark, to N. P. Myers; To acres n Webster County. Mo. to E. Walker.
 The first lick for electric lights in Springdaie was struck tais week when the new building of the Cash Dry Goods Company was wired. The work was done by X. NJ. Mccoy, an electrician of Muskogee, l. T., who appears to understand his business. \ r. engagements were made for twenty-one lights. Before many weeks 1t is hoped that there will be cause for much Of this kind of work in Springdale.
 The Democratic County Con- vention called to meet at Fayette- vile Saturday, April :. will be composed of 59 delegates, accord- ing to the basis of representa- tion fixed by the county committee at its meeting last Saturday, which IS one delegate for each fifty votes, and one for each fraction of fifty over twenty-five, cast for Gov. Davis in 1904. The county convention of four years ago was based on the same repre- sentation and was composed of 73 delegates which shows there has been d decrease in the Demo- cratic vote for governor. The townships which will have their representation decreased are Cane Hill, Center, Elm Springs, Marrs Hill, Prairie, Prairie Grove Reed, Springdale, Valley, Vine yard. White River.
 On the seventh page will be found an account of the shooting of young man named Bussey near Sulphur City Friday, who died the following day. Funeral services were held at Fayetteville Sunday conducted by Reys. N. M. Ragland and F. (. Fletcher and were largely attended. The remains were sent to the young mans former home in Marion County, Iowa for interment, ac- companied bv delegation of Fayetteville gentlemen consis- ting of B. K. Davidson, John Jones and George Stockard. A largely attended meeting of the citizens of Fayetteville was held at the court house Monday night at which resolutions were adop- ted condemning the shooting in unmeasured terms Victor Price, who did the shooting, surrender ed to the authorities Tuesday and was released on bond of $500.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
Frisco Excursion Bulletin

We will sell daily from February l5 to A ApriI low 0ne rate c0i0niSt tIck- cts to California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexic0 points. For further in- formation call on ar address
 C. N. FURRY. Agt.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16
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 BROWN & NELSON
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

IlIeu, ds Will give ldlI dfld Just election to all concerned.
 Eighth. Immediately upon closing the polls tie ballots shall be counted by the township judges and together with the poll books, and d certificate of the re- suit in each township, shall be ] transmitted to the chairman of the County Democratic Commit tee to be by him delivered to the county convention. which, is called to convene at the Court House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. at l o'clock p. III. Saturday, April 7th, 1900.
 Ninth. The said convention, when convened, shall proceed to canvass and tabuIate the returns and declare the person receiving the highest number Of votes for each of the offices to be the choice Of the County Democracy for said position. and the chair man and secretary of the conven- ton shall at once make and file certified report of the result Of the primary election, and the acton of the convention, with the chairman and secretary of the County Democratic Commit tee. so as 10 enable them 10 issue to the proper parties the neees- sary certificates of nomination. and such other certificates and reports as may be required by our State, Congressional and District Committees.
 Tenth. At said primary cleo ton each township shall elect one member of the Democratic Central Committee except Prairie which shall elect two; these com mitteemen shall also be delegates to the County Convention. and each township shall elect one additional delegate to said con- vention for each fifty votes and fractions of fifty over twent-five, cast for the Democratic nominee for governor at the general cleo ton in September, 1904, but under no circumstances shall relative, either by eonsanguinity or affinity, to any candidate,act as delegate to convention in which such candidates interests are to be considered. Said Gen. tral Committee shall also meet at the court house in Fayetteville on Saturday, April Eth, 1906, and organize.
 Eleventh. Said County Con- vention shall elect the requisite number of delegates to the Dem- ocratic Convention called to meet at Hot Springs on the 5th day of June, 1900, to nominate candi- dates for state offices, and also select delegates to any district convention that may be called, or 1t may confer that power i'll it's discretion on the County Dem oeratic Central committee.
 Twelfth: After the returns of the primary election are properly canvasSed and the result declared the ballots shall be immediately burned by the chairman and sec retary of the convention, except that in case any candidate shall contest the election, the ballots shall be preserved until the con- test is decided.
 According to the foregoing res olutions the various townships will be entitled to the. following representation in the county con- vention: Boston 1, Brush Creek 2, Cane Hill 2, Center }, Cove
The Springdale news., 1906-02-16

Creek l. Crawford l, Durham 2, Dutch Mills 2, Elm Springs }, Goshen :, Illinois 5, Lees Creek 1, Marrs Hill l, Prairie 10. Prai- Tie Grove ,, Price l, Reed |, Rheas Mill ?, Richland ,, Spring dale :. Star Hill ?, Valley |, Vineyard l, Wellington l, West Fork l, Wheeler l, White River l, Winslow 1, Wyman l.
 At meeting of the county candidates held at Fayetteville Saturday 1t was decided not to make joint canvass Of the coun- ty. None of the candidates, ex- cept those for the legislature, wanted to make q canvass and as some of them were opposed to 1t, 1t was decided to let everybody make his campaign in his own Wdy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-07

Mr. and Mrs. T. d. Tillotson of Wash
ington were guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Goodwin the first OF the week.
Geo. N. Davis was al home from his
work ii Mortified Tuesday.
81. Curtis S. Emery, collector of Gus
toms at Newport, retains his voting resi-
drnce IN Chelsea and came carly Tuesday
morning to east Ills bnlIot, remaining IN
tewn until evening to greet his old nome
friends. He returned to Newport on the
evening train from South Royalton.
Represeutative-elect IT, H. Darling was
elected BY the largest majority Of any
representative sent from this town since
1890, be having received l24 majority.
On the eve Of election representative
elect Darling and wife gave d reception
Ell the town han TO their many friends
Ill which nearly two hundred people
gathered to extend their congratulations.
Punch was served by Mrs + Z. Beck
with and Miss Florence Whitney. After
q social hour, marching was INDUCED in,
Mr.. and Mrs. Darling leading the first
morch Later in the evening those pres-
ent enjoyed social dance Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Slack furnished the music
and @. y. Tracy performed he duties Of
floor director.
Mrs g. NJ Bickford went to Barre
City Wednesday afternoon to spend a
few days with friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-07
FRUIT TREE LABELS.
Those Made OF sheet Zinc said 20
last Many Years

Those Made OF sheet Zinc said 20
last Many Years.
Sheet zinc cut into strips an inch
wide and four Or FIVE inches long make
permanent tree labels II the name is
written on the zinc with soft lead
pencil 1t remains for years
The label must be properly attached
because the zinc IL soft and II hung to
wire by means Of hole In the end
Of the zinc label the constant Tapping
la the wind will soon wear the hole
out and the label VIII drop 10 the
ground. Some orchardists simply wrap
the label Itself around one OF the low
CT limbs, where II will remain and ex-
paud as the limb grows. This Is a good
plan, says q writer in Farm. Field and
Firesde, and satisfactory except that
owing TO the color OF the zinc and the
bark OF the limb being 50 much alike
the label is inconspicuous. Another
objection IL that it is easily removed
by inischieyous persons.
The better way Is TO loop the tags
securely on piece Of galvanized wire
about No. 12) The wire should be
eight or ten inches long In order TO
make loop big enough 70 hang loose
" on one of the lower limbs. Then
IL the ends OF the wire are twisted 70
gether with pair Of pliers the label
probably will remain on the tree as
long as wanted The connection be.
tween the label and the wire must
prevent the swinging and tapping Of
the label, but this may be easily pre-
vented by looping the zinc on to the
wire and cllnehIng 1t down tight with
the pliers
A good ink for writing on the zine
labels nay be made by mixing in an
earthenware dish one ounce Of verdi
girls, one ounce OF sal ammonlac, half
an ounce Of lampblack and half pint
Of rain water. This ink should be used
with quill pen upon bright zinc and
should be well shaken In the bottle be.
fore using.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-07
TORE RINGS
OFF HER HANDS
Bold Bandits Despoil q Pretty Texas
Widow 10 Her New
York Home.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Virginia Hill, a
pretty Texas widow, Identified John
Quinn, alias Williams, alias Ryan, ii
police headquarters, New York, as one
OF two men who broke into her home
at 202 West Ninety-fourth street ia the
night and tore diamonds from her I'm,
gers.
Quinn, who has police records In
many American cities, was placed IN
line with ten other suspects. Mrs. Hills
eyes searched several faces before she
saw him.
That's one of themg' she shrleked
leaping as II to strike the prisoner. She
was restrained. but was greatly agi
tated during the arraignment in Jeffer
son Market court, where Quinn was
held for examination in $1,000 bail. The
maid, an old southern nanny" was
also positive in her Identification.
According to Mrs Fiji, her maid an
swered the doorbell, when Quinn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-09-07

\. Try the new Ice Cream Cake at the
City Bakery.
Old gold and silver wanted ait re-
liners prices in exchange for goods st
Il. e. Burr's.
4. P. Austin sells stone cutters
glasses, all kinds and prices. From zoe
TO $500 each.
For Sale One baby carriage; ons oil
stove, almost new Apply at "a Sum
mer street, upstairs.
Stone-cntters' glasses, zoe per pair,
Lenses, per pair, 80. Il. K. Burr & Co.,
s. North Main street.
All kinds Of kerosene and gasolene
stoves at cut prices at G. w. Averill &
Co.'S. See advertisement.
! Reynolds & Son are the local agents
for the Pitkin Supply Go. and carry d
large stock Of Dallett Stone Working
Tools.
Are you buying shoes for yourself
and family wher You get coupons that
are worth Sis for every $25 in coupons
# not inquire at the Peoples Shoe store