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The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
NAYLoR FRATERNAL PICNIC
Extensive Preparation Being Made for
 Entertainment on August IS.

Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Please do us the favor to publish the following:
 All fraternal lodges will take no- tice that extensive arrangements are being made for their entertain ment on August 5 at Naylor. We have engaged the Martin band of Ouitman and the following are some of the speakers expected to be with us. J. $. Utley, Ben L. Griffin, s. C. Reynolds, J. R. Donnell, R. w. Holland, Hon. Chas. c. Reed and Prof. Waters ot Hendrix.
 We hope all will come prepared to enjoy the day and special i'll. vitation is given to all traternal lodges.
 ]. M. BRADY,
 w. A. GRAHAM,
 M. F.. CORNELL,
 Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
CHAUDoIN TO REMAIN HERE
Judge Chapline Refuses to Order His Trans
 fer to Logan County

A motion was filed by the prose cution before Judge George M. Chapline at Lonoke Monday to or der Singleton Chaudoin, held here on a charge ot embezzlement, transferred to the Logan county circuit, where it is alleged he is wanted on a similar charge. Judge Chapline set Tuesday morning for hearing of argument on the mo- ton, and the defendants attorneys in this city, Bruce T. Bullion and R. G. Bruce, were notified to at tend.
 After hearing the arguments, the court decided not to grant the motion, and Chaudoin will have to remain here in jail until the next January term of the Faulkner cir cult court, unless he succeeds in making the $2ooo bond fixed at his examining trial.
 The hearing at Lonoke was at tended by Messrs. Bullion and Bruce, Sheriff J. H. Harrell and Constable w. E. Clibourn of this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02

Petitions had been filed with the state board, signed by all the coun- ty Democratic nominees except two, asking for the appointment of the two Democrats named above as election commissioners. The petition filed also included the name of w. M. Lyon of Green brier as the Republican member, but some opposition to the slate developed and, as a compromise, the name of MT. Peters was substi- tuted. The commissioners named were also endorsed by the chair man and secretary of the county Democratic central committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
CAL YES DESTROY ABOUT S2OOO
R. F. Young Loses Big Sum in
 Currency.
Three Years Savings Wrapped in Handker- chief, Dropped in His Pasture and
 Chewed by Calves.

R. F. Young of near Greenbrier suffered a severe loss several days ago whena handkerchief containing over $2ooo in currency was lost in his pasture and all but S375 was devoured by calves before the loss was discovered.
 The loss occurred two weeks ago today, but the report of it was not confirmed until yesterday when MT. Young was in the city. He stated that the money represented his cotton crop for the past three years and was wrapped in a large hankercheif. It was in charge of his wife, who kept 1t locked in a trunk when she was at home and concealed it on her person when ever she left. On Thursday. July Io, she went to their pasture to pick some ackberries, and as us- uai took he money with her.
 During her absence she dropped the wallet, but did not notice the loss on her return, and the money was not missed until the Sunday following. Mrs. Young then re- membered taking it to the pasture and a search was begun there. MT. Young found the handkerchief in which it was wrapped and near by two $2o bills. The family made a close scrutiny of the whole pasture, and found bits of the money scattered promiscuously, showing that some calves in the pasture had been chewing 1t, but only S375 was recovered. The balance of the money was irretriev- ably lost.
 MT. Young does not know exact ly how much money was i'll the handkerchief. Each year for the past three years, when he sold his cotton crop and paid his accounts, he put the entire savings in the handkerchief. He is sure, how ever, that more than $2ooo in cur rency was in the package.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
NEW PARK AT MORRILTON
Amusement Company Organized and Buys
 Land for Recreation Grounds.

Morrilton, July 3o.-The Nor rilton Park and Amusement Con- pany was incorporated here today with a capital stock of $5ooo, all subscribed. The directors elected by the stockholders are: w. F.. DeLong, A. J. Stephens, H, M. Grammar, IT,, H. s. McClung, Rev. F. M. Wylie, s. J. Drilling and N. T. Hawkins.
 The directors elected the follow ing officers: A. J. Stephens, president; F. NJ. Wylie, secretary, and H. $. McClung, treasurer.
 The company has bought beau tiful tract of land in the eastern suburbs of the city, and will lay out and improve an up-to-da park, baseball grounds and audito- rum, and other necessary i'm movements demanded by our rap idly growing city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
REELECTION COMMISSIONERS
Named by State Board Tester
 day Morning.
" H. Duncan and J. B. Higgins, Demo crats, and J. c. Peters, Republican,
 Chosen for This County.

Little Rock, August I.-(Spec- ial by telephone to the Log Cabin Democrat).-The state board of election commissioners, composed of Gov. Jeff Davis, Secretary of State o. C. Ludwig and Attorney General Robt. L. Rogers, met this morning and named the county election commissioners for the va rious counties of the state. The following were named for Faulk ner county:
 w. H. Duncan, Democrat.
 I. B. Higgins, Democrat.
 I. c. Peters, Republican.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Small Increase Explained .

In the statistics of the special school district of Conway printed in The Log Cabin Democrat last week, the population of the dis trict was given as 996, gain of only over the preceding year. While this is correct, it should have been explained that part of this district, with a population of 25 or 30 families, was taken from Conway and added to No. Io3 dur ing the year, and the territory em- braced in the district in 1905 really showed a considerable increase in population.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
NOTES OF CENTRAL COLLEGE
Some of This Institutions Advantages, as
 Set Forth by the President.

Pres. W. W. Rivers, in Baptist Advance.
 Our catalogue and advertising matter have been unavoidably de layed, but are coming from the press now. If those who have asked for them do not receive them, report to us.
 Miss Altona H. Webb, Carroll, Tenn, will fill the chair of Mathe- matics in Central the coming ses- sion. She took her bachelors de- gree from the Southwestern Baptist University and then attended Chi cago University for training in her special line of work. She has had several years experience as profess or of Mathematics and comes high ly recommended, not only as to her class work, but as to her Christian womanhood. We feel that the friends of the college will be de lighted with her.
 Mrs. Lyda I. Walling, our di- rector of music, is spending her summer in Baltimore. She has been fortunate in the past as to her music department, but if we are to believe those who know the de- partment is stronger today than ever before in its history. Besides having had the finest preparation in New England Conservatory at Boston, and under specialists else where, she is pre- eminently teach CT. We have yet to hear a word of complaint from pupil of hers who loves music.
 Mrs. Aida s. Harnwell, who has given universal satisfaction in the department of voice, is spend ing part of her summer in Penn sylvania, the guest of Miss How land, our Modern Language teach CT. She has students who come sixty miles for their lessons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Next Sheriff to Move Here.

Will Brady of Naylor, Demo cratic nominee for sheriff of this county, has rented the residence of A. w. Harrod on North Front street and will move to this city in the fall. Mr> Harrod, who is now living in the country, expects to build a new residence on the lots across the street from the property mentioned above and return to Conway in the near future.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
COUNTY S. s. CONVENTION.
Secretary's Report of the Meeting Recent
 ly Held at Enola.

The Faulkner county Sunday school convention which recently convened at Enola, was wonder tul success. Greater attendance and interest was manifested, which we believe to be due to the fact that more earnest efforts were put forth last year for its success.
 On account of the rain no service was had until Friday night. The services Saturday were largely at tended. Among the various sub lects for discussion Saturday, was that of temperance, which we would deem the most important Many encouraging talks were given by Profs. Vaughter, Hinkle and others. We believe that all greatly appreciate what Senator Vaughter has done and is doing for our county in the way of tenn perance.
 Quite number of superintend- ents and teachers were present, each giving the plan on which he succeeded i'll his Sunday school, and by learning each others plans, information was gained and also given.
 Quite a number of schools were enrolled in the afternoon, each sending two or four delegates, and from several of the schools the sup erintendents came.
 At the close of the service Sat urday night, an earnest appeal to the young people was made by Senator Vaughter. Quite num- Der of shouts were heard from some of the old veterans of the Cross, and many came and gave MT. Vaughter their hand ill token of their not being saved and desiring the prayers of the Christians for their salvation.
 We would not forget to speak of the recital given on Saturday night by the young ladies from the various Sunday schools. The in- terest is increasing on this line.
 The same officers as last year were elected as follows:
 J. A. Reynolds, president; J. M. c. Vaughter, vice-president; Annie F.. Montgomery, secretary.
 The next meeting will be held at Shady Grove near Greenbrier. We anticipate having good meet ing. Come, Sunday school work CTS, and lend your assistance, we need you.
 Sunday morning the devotion al service was conducted by C. C. Jones. We are always glad to have him with us in these services. There was also an address by Prof s. C. Reynolds, which we believe to have been enjoyed by all. The next and last feature was Sunday school rally, conducted by Prof. Vaughter. A very interesting ser vice in which many resolved to make their lives better and more useful than they had in the past.
 We are requested by the conven- tion to prepare resolutions extend ing thanks to the people of Enola for their hospitality to the conven- ton while at that place. May the Lord continue to prosper us i'll this grand and noble work which has resulted in many blessings to the county, not only in the way ot temperance but on other lines as we'll.
 On account of the fatal illness of a loving friend this report was ne glected last week; we trust 1t will not be too late.
 ANNIE F.. MONTGOMERY,
 Vilonia, July 3I. Secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
pr. Brown Buys Business Lot.

Dr. G. s. Brown has bought the vacant business lot of E. Erbache1 on North Front street, the consid- eration being $500. Dr. Brown owns the adjoining building on the north and will probably build a new house on the lot just pur- chased.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Applicant for Stenographer.

William Prince, son ot Judge and Mrs. P. H. Prince of this city, is an applicant for the position ol court stenographer of the I7th Ju- dicial circuit. Hon. Eugene Lank- ford of De Vall's Bluff, the Demo cratic nominee for circuit judge, will make the appointment to i'll this position.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
To Build New Residence.

w. w. Bishop of Wooster Democratic nominee for tax assess or, has bought the residence lots of w. H. Gibbs on Clifton street and will erect a residence thereon in the near future.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Bid on Reform School.

s, M. Apple, leading contrac- tor of this city, was one of the bid ders on the new state reform school, the contract for which was let Monday. Stanton x Colla- more, whose bid was S22, 900, were awarded the contract. MT. Apple s bid was S23,278.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Night Operator for Conway.

Beginning last night the night operator at the depot i'll this city, who was taken off several months ago, will again go on duty. R. s. Owen will hold the day job and Bruce Benedict will work nights.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Fifth Sunday Meeting.

The Baptists of the Greenbrier Association held their regular fifth Sunday meeting at the church in this city from last Friday until Sunday. The program as printed in last weeks paper was carried out, with few exceptions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
To Speak Here August 10.

Judge John I. Worthington of Harrison, the Republican nominee for governor of Arkansas, will speak at the court house in this city Friday, August 10, at p. III.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Will Add To Business House.

$. G. Smith is making prepara- tions to add 20 feet to rear of his two brick business houses i'll the near future.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
DIR. HI. WESTERFIELD DEAD
Was Prominent Physician of Atkins and
 Well Known Mason.

Atkins, July 3I.-Dr. J. H. Westerfeld, one of Atkins most prominent physicians and surgeons died at his residence after months illness, aged 62 years. He was born in Kentucky, and graduated from the Louisville Uni versity of Medicine. He came to Arkansas s years ago and settled at Springfield, where he practised his profession until ten years ago, at which time he moved to Atkins.
 Dr. Westerfeld was prominent Mason, and had perhaps instructed more Masons than any other mem Der of the order in the state.
 The funeral sevices will be held at the family residence at p. III. tomorrow by Rev. J. M. Cantrell of Oardanelle. The body will be inferred with Masonic honors. The local lodge of F. and A. M. will be assisted by Morrillon and Plum merville lodges. The intermen' will be in the family lot in the At kins cemetery.
 Dr. Westerfeld was a brother O. Dr. I. s. Westerfeld of Conway Thelatter and his familywere pres ent during the last illness of the deCeased.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
Marble Works Removed.

H. E. Roberts has moved hls marble works to o lot north of Can ada's wagon yard.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
INVENTS 4 COTTON CHOPPER
Conway Man Gets Patent on
 New Device.
w R. Sturgiss Has Constructed a Machine which He Claims will do the Work of
 Five Laborers.

w. R. Sturgiss, who lives four miles south of Conway, was grant ed patent last week on a cotton chopping machine, which he claims will do the work of four or five men. He gave a practical demonstration of the machines work at his home one day last week, which was witnessed by a number of Conway merchants and planters, and most of them are en- thusiastic about its merits and none seem to doubt that 1t will be a success. The machine used in this demonstration was rudely con- structed and MT. Sturgiss expects considerably more favorable results when he has a better model built.
 The invention is drawn by two horses and is guided by handles similar to those on an ordinary blow. A set of three revolving hoes is operated by ground-wheels operated through suitable gearing.
 The hoes scrape continuously in a circle across the row, but are so arranged that they skip at regular intervals and leave stand of the plant, which may be adjusted to to various lengths at the will of the operator. A pair of shovels follow after the hoes and push up the earth around the growing plants to furnish the usual hills.
 MT. Sturgiss left Monday for Quincy, Illinois, where he will superintend the construction of a more perfect machine in accord ance with the specifications of his invention. He will also probably arrange for the regular manufact- ure of the machine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
DEMPSEY BOYS OUT ON BOND
Released From Jail Monday-Their Father
 Under Arrest for Assault.

John and Tillmau Dempsey of Greenbrier, who were indicted for murder in the second degree by the grand jury, for the killing of John Earnheart at Greenbrier several months ago, have filed ac- cpetable bonds with Sheriff J. H. Harrell and were released from jail Monday. Their trial will come up at the January term of court.
 The bonds are for S2ooo each and are signed by the following: l. T. Dempsey, Pope county, qualifying for S2ooo; l.. E. Mili~ gan, S5oo; H. B. Smith, $500, R. w. Shaw, S75o; J. s. Woford, S3ooo; w. H. Wilson, Pope coun- ty, S2ooo.
 Elder Dempsey Indicted.
 Smith Dempsey, father of John and Tillman Dempsey, who are charged with the killing ot John Earnhart, was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of assault and battery. The alleged assault occurred i'll the difficulty between Dempsey and John Earnhart, which was followed by Dempsey's s sons killing Ea1nhart. Dempsey has been arrested and has made bond for his appearance at the next term of court.
The log cabin Democrat., 1906-08-02
D. D. Long Gets a Patent.

Another Conway man was grant ed a patent last week, D. D. Long, who has invented a postless fence. MT. Longs fence is so constructed that it holds itself firmly in posi- ton by means of pegs driven in the ground and small strips as sup ports. He has interested a num- Der of people in his invention and has already had several offers for states rights on the patent.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
HOME NEWS. MASONIC WHIST PARTY. A NOTABLE EVENT SOCIALLY.

The whist party for the benefit o1 Hiram lodge, F. & A. M., at the New town Inn, Saturday, was 8 pleasant social event and was attended by about 30 people. Something over @40 was netted for the building fund of Hiram
 lodge. Great credit is due MT and Mrs w. A. Leonard, ito whose thought full generosity the benefit is due. Light refreshments were dispensed. The prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies inst prize, Mrs George P. Sanford, h. dies comb; gentlemen's first prize. John Chumerasero, work bag; ladies' second prize, Mrs De Bell, handker- chief; gentlemen's second, l.. T. Bris- COG, box of cigars; ladies' third prize, Mrs E. Fl. Stevens, medicine case; gen. tlemens third, Mrs l.. 0. Morris. silver match box; ladies' fourth, Miss Bessie Glover, silver compete; gentlemen's fourth, John Beers, horse whip; ladies' fifth, Mrs E. 0. Bevans, handkerchief; gentlemen's fifth, F. H. Stevens, i've pound box of candy; ladies' sixth, Miss Edna Gibson, berry dish; gentlemep's sixth, Mrs Lawrence Taylor, watch; ladies' seventh, Miss Carrie Skidmore, laundry list. The varnish, butter / lrn and tea were auctioned of. w.
 Leonard bid of the varnish, Mrs
 x J. Beecher the churn and A. T. >Nettleton the package of>tea. E.>. ..
 Those who contributed prizes were: Box tea, Charles P. Coe; medicine case, Mrs Clarke; laundry list, Mrs Clarke; tive-pound box of candy, w. o. Hib- bard; butter churn, H. 0. Plumb; whip, A. M. Briscoe & Son; solid sil- yer match safe, w. J. Beecher; ladies' comb, The D. M. Read Co.,; berry dish, The Rowland Dry Goods Co.,; silver compete, a friend; box cigars. Levi c.
 Morris; ladies' handkerchief, Mrs James M. Blackman; ladies' handker- chief, Mrs W. M. Reynolds; ladies' handkerchief, Mrs Chumasero; work bag, Mrs George F. Taylor; watch, B. w. Button & Co.,; gallon Crockett's varnish, Charles F. Towner; bottle olive oil, Frank W. Minor. Donations of cash were received from: Mfr and Mrs H. N. T1emann, Mrs A. w. Bas- sett, Mrs Lefferts W. Lloyd, T. Fl. Mo- Kenzie, William Hard, Miss Sterling, MT and Mrs J. 0. Bloom, Carlos c. Peck, MT and Mrs J. E. Foster, Gus tavus Betts, R. c. Betts, S. P. Glover, H. H. Peck, Hubert Smith, A. P. Smith, Rev John Edgecumb,, Dr Hen ry K. Waite, H. H. Frost, Miss Nellie Riggs, Thomas H. Brown, A. B. Blakeman, c. W. Canfield. .-...
 The patronesses were: Mrs Levi c. Morris, Mrs George F. Taylor, Mrs A. F. Clarke, Mrs James M. Blackman. Mrs w. J. Beecher, Mrs Alfred M. Briscoe, Mrs w. A. Leonard, Mrs R. N. Betts, Mrs Austin B. Blakeman and. Mrs $. A. Blackman. Mrs Leonard desires through THE BEK to return thanks to all who contributed prizes, and to those who made cash donations.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
OBITUARY.
MRS SUSAN N. BEERS.

Mrs Susan M. Beers, who died re
 gently In New Haven, was born in Roxbury. When she was two years removed to Tinkerf1eld district, New. town, where her childhood was spent. She was ono of . large family of 10 children, only five of whom lived to maturity. Mrs Beers outlived them all. None of them remained in New. town. Her mother, whose maiden name was Amy Briscoe, was of a prominent Newtown family. Mrs Beers married early in life Philo Sher- man Beers of Bridgewater. She lived 21 years in the Bridgewater home. Then her husband, being a nur- seryman and wishing to extend his business, removed with his family to Cheshire. MT Beers died in 1875. Mrs Beers remained in Cheshire till 1898 when she removed to New Haven,
 where both her daughters were living. The last years of her life were years of ory were remarkably good to the last day of her life. The same tender care was rendered her in her last years by her daughters that she in former years had given to her husband s mother, Mrs Marcia Sherman Beers, who was also from Newtown, and>who lived to the age of nearly 1O2 years. The fnterment was in the family lot in St Peters church cemetery, Ches- hire, on Tuesday, August IA. It might be noted here that Mrs Susan Beers and her two daughters had the bell that is now in the tower of St Peters church, Cheshire, placed there, they paying the difference in price be- tween this and the old one which was much smaller. She leaves two daugh- ters, Mrs Norman S. Platt and Mrs Carrie A. Chamberlin, widow of Dr
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17
HEADQUARTERS lzTn CONNECT. CUT VOLUNTEERS ASSOClA- TON. sr
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.,, AUGUST 2s, 19Ot

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.,, AUGUST 28, 1906.
 Comrades: The annual reunion will be held at Grand Army hall, Sturde- want building, 925 Main street, Bridge port, Tuesday, August 28. As soon as the comrades reach Bridgeport they will immediately repair to Grand Army hall, without further ceremony, so that the business meeting may be opened by 10 a. m. sharp. The hall is large and commodious, with an adjoin- ing banquet room capable of seating over 300. The ladies of the G. A. R. will furnish splendid dinner for the modest sum of soc. Dinner will be served promptly at 12 o'clock. This will give the comrades ample time to visit Steeplechase Island, with it's many and new attractions, or else where about the city as they may see fit. Report for duty promptly on time, or to the Guard House you go.-[Lieut Edward M. Lees, president; Albert W. Peck, secretary, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

Miss Grace Osborne gave 8 very pleasant salamagundi party to few friends on Friday afternoon. The first prize, a jewel case, fell to Miss Helen Allen; the second, 8 box of writing paper, to Miss Marguerite Beecaer, while Miss Loretta Hayes carried off the consolation prize, . bottle of catsup. After the contest was finished cake and ice cream were served.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

Miss Dorothy Lucia Bartram re- turned on Friday from the Laurel Franklin hospital in New York. Hel condition is so much improved that the brace from her leg has been re- moved. The little lady has been un. der treatment for four years.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

Several candidates for teachers of the private school are being consid- cred, and it is probable the school will open in September at the usual. time and place.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

G. G. Oakley and family, who have been spending a few weeks at their cottage in Zoar, will return tomorrow (Saturday) to their home in Mamaro- neck. N, Y.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

Mrs Patrick J. Griffin returned to her home in Passaic, N. J., Saturday, after a visit of month at the home of her mother, Mrs Peter Bradley, on Curtis Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1906-08-17

Mrs George P. Sanford has had the front fence about her place repaired and 8 new one constructed on the east side of her property. George A. Northrop did the work.