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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
A LITTLE THORN.
oNOOOOO-OO@N

a OFTLY whlstling a merry tune,
~ he opened the front door and
looked around. Where could
Else be? Otherwise she was always
standing in the open door awaiting his
homecoming. He looked at his watch
and smiled. 1t was half an hour ear
lier than usual.
In the sitting room was her en-
broldery and next to it an open let
ter in the handwriting of her mother
Mechanically he picked it up and
read:
II can hardly believe, dear Else, that
you have been really married a whole
month. That often think of you, you
know, but l have never confessed to
you that l sometimes am a little wor-
ried, because l, after ALL know so very
little about Gustav's character and
that only from what you have told me-
and that occasionally l am a little
afraid that you may not be perfectly
happy. Do not misunderstood me.
do not doubt either your or Gustav's
ability to make each other happy. But
are you really and truly happy, my
dear child? Don't you ever feel as If
there were little thorn which you
would like to remove before it pene-
trates too deeply? Our happiness is
very sensitive to such little thorns
and If they are allowed to remain"
Gustav dropped the letter on the
table in amaZement at what he had
read. Thorns in their happiness Were
they not as happy as it was possible
for two human beings to be? Oh, these
mothers always are so prone to see
ghosts in broad daylight.
He picked up the letter to finish
reading it, but light steps were heard
on the garden path and he saw his
wife hurrying toward the house.
"She need not know that have been
reading her mothers letter." he
thought, Undoubtedly she will read
1t to me, and then we can talk 1t
over" he thought as he put 1t down
on the table again.
But all day he waited in vain for
her to mention It, She never said
word about it until the next morning,
when she said: "Oh, forgot to tell
you; had letter from home. Moth
er sends her love to you. They are
all we'll at home She asks me to send
her some samples of worsteds."
"Was that all?"
"Yes; there was nothing else"
There 1t was, he thought. Where
was now the thorn? For that there
was one he no longer doubted, or she
would have mentioned her mothers
foolish worries.
Now he knew. Every day he exam
ined the letters she gave him to mail,
until ke found one addressed to her
mother. How heavy 1t was! And she
had written so much without telling
him a word.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
Had All Eternity.

An old Kansas citizen, who had been
henpecked all his life, was about to
die. His wife felt it her duty to offer
him such consolation as she might and
said: John, you are about to go, but
l will follow you" IL suppose so, Man
da," said the old man weakly, "but SO
fur as l am concerned you don't need
to be In any blamed hurry about it!"-
New York Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05

can, dear mother, and have no fear
that / shall not follow your advice.
Gustav does not even know that
write you. l send you the worsted you
asked me for"
He read no further, but feeling of
sadness came over him. Poor, dear
Else! She was quite right. He fold
ed the letter together and put it in his
pocket, determined that he himself
would answer all Else's questions.
1t was beautiful summer evening.
Else was sitting on the piazza with
her embroidery, as he softly closed the
gate behind him, that she should not
hear him come. Then he tiptoed to
the large bed of roses and broke off
one little thorn, which he pressed in
under fingernall before he walked
up to the house.
Good evening, darling"
Good evening, dear You are early
to-day. Now l will hurry up dinner,
and we will have coffee out here"
While they were slipping their coffee
she noticed that Gustav did not seem
quite himself
"Are you tired, dear?" she asked.
"No, love, but l have a pain in my
finger, and l do not know what causes
It"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
Qufen Sabe:

A foreign dispatch says that Paris
ian woman has ordered a 800 corset
from this country, and that many Of
the grand danes in France wear cor
sets Of American manufacture Times
certainly change. After while this
country may be shipping bananas to
the West Indies, coffee to Brazil and
tea to Chlna.-Baltmore American.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
TRY IT.

In the green fields an the town
Trouble makes us bow;
Hard to sing that trouble down,
But-try it, anyhow
Any way the weather goes
Don't you feel forlorn;
Try to sing about a rose
And forget the thorn.
Sorrows bound to come to all
Be it late or soon;
But the very raindrops fall
With a dancin' tune.
Atlanta Constitution.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
Talking Behind Her Back

Don't you know, dear" said his
wife, sweetly, that 1t Is wrong to talk
behind persons backY
He was trying to button her waist
at the time, and really there seemed to
be prOvocation for his remarks.-Phil-
adelphla Public Ledger.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05
An Advantage.

do you think that wealth brings
happiness"
mo" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax. at
does not bring happiness. But 1t gives
a man little bit Of option about the
kind Of worry he will take on."-Wash-
ington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05

There comes time in every girls
life when she feels her princess oats
to such an extent, 1t Is q wonder she
doesn't demand that the men, in addi.
tlon to taking off their hats, also take
of their necktles.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05

Along about this time of the year
IL the farmers were allowed to vote
IN the most tantalizing thing In the
world, they would say, "A cows tail"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-10-05

When the stork brings girl after girl
to farmer, the only way he can break
even Is to plant his grain fields into
fruit something that girls can handle.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
THE NEW CITY OFFICERS SWORN IN Mayor Arnold and Other New Of- ficialS Enter Upon Dis-
 charge of Their Duties

At special meeting of the council "Wednesday night, the newly elected city officers were sworn in and entered upon the discharge of their duties.
 The oath of office was adminis- tered to Mayor Arnold by Justice Tharp, and the other officers were then sworn in by the new mayor Upon assuming his seat Mayor Arnold delivered brief, but very appropriate address, outlining in well-chosen language the policies he would pursue. He declared himself for strict enforcement of of the law, but said that all offend CTS should be given 8 fair and impartial hearing, and that the laws should be enforced with equity and justice.
 ". M NaSDeSS was fe-elecbeU night marshal and !. D. Seward street commissioner.
 The report of the outgoing treasurer, J. T. Tharp, showed a balance of S649 5l on hand.
 The appointment of the various committees was announced, after which the council adjourned to meet Monday night.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
FIRE AT JACkSONPORT TUESDAY
Massey's Store and Masonic Hall Totally Destroyed - 0ri-
 gin of Fire Unknown

It is reported from Jacksonport that about three o'clock Tuesday morning the night watchman at Gibson's mill discovered J. !. Massey's store to be in q mass of flames. He gave the alarm and the whole town turned out as q bucket brigade, but too late to save any of the stock. Fire broke out in several other places over town, and vigilance alone saved many other buildings which were ignited by flying sparks.
 The Masonic building adjoining Massey's store, in the lower part of which some 300 or 400 bushels of corn and some hay had been stored, was also burned, together with its entire contents. The loss on Mir. Massey's stock is estimat- ed at Sl ,000, with $500 insurance. The building and fixtures were valued at $500 with $400 insur- ance. The loss on the Masonic building and contents is not known, but Is said to have been partially covered by insurance. The ori- gin of the fire IS unknown.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
ANOTHER BANK BEING ORGANIZED
New Financial Institution For Newark With a Paid Up
 Capital of Sl0,000.00

A new bank to be known as the Merchants and Planters Bank is being organized and will be ready for business in short time.
 The new bank will have a paid up capital of S10, 1000, all of which has been subscribed. The stock holders are business men of New. ark and merchants and farmers of the nearby towns and communi- ties. A meeting will be held here Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing the officers and direc. tors, and the transaction of other business necessary to get the in- stitution on it's feet and ready for business.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
LOGAN LACONICS.

Health is very good in this vi cinity.
 Toombs Logan is on the puny list this week.
 Clarence Burcher wants to bor- row some wood.
 Charley Wherry had business out on Dota Sunday.
 Our good friend Mastin Long has moved back to town.
 Ozroe Lane claims that Otter lake is the only place to boat ride
 Luther Fetzrr visited home tolks Saturday night and Sunday.
 Squire J. H. Fetzer is long and slim but if you want your logs railed send for him.
 Frank Lane moved back Thurs day and gave a dance that night. He seems glad to get back.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. l. Lane and the latter's sister, Miss Maud Fet ger, went to Batesvllle Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Hogue of of White River township visited w. l.. Lane and family Sunday night.
 Willie Jimmerson seems to think lots of his cousin, Charley he goes to see him almost every Sunday.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
CONTEST FOR STATE SENATORSHlP
Three Candidates Still Claim the Nomination and Contest in
 Courts May Follow.

The official returns from the recent Democratic primary have at last been secured, and The Journal gives it's readers this week, in supplement form, an official ta bulated statement of the returns.
 A re- count of the entire vote of the county on state senator was made Monday, which gave Hinkle a majority of 31. Mir. Edmond son claims, however, that the of ficial vote gives him a majority of r over Raney aud 35 over Hinkle. The figures above given include the total vote of both counties. Mir. Raney claims that his total vote from the two counties gives him a majority of 27. It is not yet known what the final result will be, as Mr. Raney has declared his intention of contesting the matter both in the senatorial con- yention and in the courts.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
OAK HILL ITEMS.

Several of the farmers are plant ing corn this week.
 Virgil Atchison has been quite sick for the past few days.
 Uncle Joe Turner has been vis- iting friends in this community this week.
 Dr. J. NJ Sanders of near SnI- phur Rock visited Squire D. R. Reaves Sunday.
 Mrs. L. c. Crawford, who has been quite sick for several days. is able to be out again.
 Rev. F. T. Cossey filled Rev. +. A. Horns regular appoint ment at Pleasant Hill last Sunday.
 Willie Brooks and Richard Maxwell of near Magness visited Walter Reeves Saturday night and Sunday.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
MET DEATH UNDER CAR WHEELS
Terrible Fate of Unknown Man at Newport, and Theory is
 lie Was Murdered

Newport, April 10.-As north bounh passenger train No. f. on the Iron Mountain, entered the Newport yards, about 11:30 o'clock this morning, the body of an un- known man was struck b y the cowcatcher and ground to pieces beneath the wheels, after being carried some distance. Neither the fireman nor the engi- neer saw the body or the man alive, and whether he committed suicide or lyad been murdered and his body thrown upon the track may never be known. It seems strange that neither of the men in the cab, on the lookout while en- tering the local yards, should see man on the track.
 The head of the dead man was not badly scared, but about the left side of his neck was deep in- cision thought to have been the cut of a knife, and unlike any of the other wounds. How any part of an engine could have made such a slash is not easily solved, and these points led to the suspicion that the stranger had suffered foul play.
 Upon close examination it de- veloped that the slash in the man $ neck had been sewed up, bits of thread being found. Five hoboes who told a story of how the man was morose, and had been walking up and down the track when struck have been arrested and are now in jail
 From a sale slip found upon the body 1t is thought the man may T. Burgess of Golden City, Mo.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
fIADE FATAL. MISTAKE.

Green Forest, April S.-It de- velops that Miss Youngblood, re- ported accidentally killed near Denver, this county, Monday, was shot by her friend, Miss Seals, daughter of Dr. Seals, residing in that community. Miss Seals had called to spend the afternoon with Miss Youngblood, and, after talk ing of her wraps, she espied an old, rusty pistol on table, and, being accustomed to seeing it there before, picked it up and pointed 1t at her hostess and to her con- sternatlon the weapon fired, talk ing effect in the breast of Miss Youngblood, killing her almost in- stantly.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13

The 12 convention votes of Wash ington county turned the tide in favor of Mir. Kirby. When the official canvass of the votes cast in the Democratic primary in that county was made, the announce ment was that Kirby had carried the county by a margin of 90 over Pindall, The county had been conceded to Pindall by 28, but the official count changed the result in Kirby's favor.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13

first trial the jury could not agree and was discharged.
 In the next trial there was a verdict of acquittal on the charge of desecrating the grave. The charges remaining against Roberts are those of arson and obtaining money under false pretenses.
 It is said that the insurance con- pnaies concerned in the cases have decided to participate no further in the prosecution of Roberts.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
ROBERTS THIRD TRIAL.

For the third time Jno. V. Rob- erts of Searcy will be placed on trial in the circuit court at Mar iana April IS in the cases grow ipg out of the noted Lightle in- surance grave robbery charge of two years ago.
 Roberts has already been tried twice on these charges. In the
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
OIL TROUGH TINKLINdS.

The river is falling very slowly.
 Dr. E. c. Curtis is in Tennessee on business.
 Charles Wasson went to Bates vile Sunday.
 Mrs. Helton is putting up a house on her lot.
 Jim Davidson spent Saturday at Newark on business.
 The new residence of Dr. E. C. Ellis will soon be completed.
 W. A. Nichols will paint his new residense in few days.
 Mrs. C. k Ray, who has been sick is no better at this writing.
 B. F. Trotter went to Batesyille Wednesday to have his eyes treat ed.
 c. $. Adams of Newark Is visit Ing his father and mother at this place.
 C. J. Magness of Newark was transacting business in our town Tuesday.
 k. NJ. Davidson, one of our hus- ting farmers marketed cotton in Newark Saturday.
 Lum Hunter, one of our good citizens went to Newark with a load of cott6n Friday.
 Our mails have been very ir- regular the past few weeks on ac count of the high water.
 k. B. Hill and F. B. Policy are preparing to erect buildings on their lots here this summer.
 Some have planted a little corn but there will be but little cotton planted before tue first of May.
 Farmers in this neighborhood are very badly behind with their crops and are making good use of the past few days of sunshine.
 The gin at this place has done a good business this season. They have ginned SA5 bales of cotton and there Is still considerable cot ton to be ginned.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
KIRBY IS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Hon. W. F. Kirby of Texar kama will be the Democratic nom inee for attorney general of Ar kansas. What was an apparent victory for Mir. Pindall has been turned into success for Mir. Kirby. and one of the closest political contests in the state terminates.
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
STATE TREASURERS REPORT

According to the quarterly re port of State Treasurer Col. H. c. Tlpton, for the quarter ending April 1, the following sums are now accredited to the several state funds:
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
WEEKS DOINGS AT SULPHUR ROCK
Short Items of Interest Picked Up at the Metropolis of White
 River Township.

John D. Martin was down from Moorefeld Tuesday.
 Meyers, the stock man, was on our Streets Tuesday.
 Squire c. P. Pickens of Dota was in town Sunday.
 Dr. L. R. Wright has been real sick for several days.
 Squire John Dodd of Moorefeld was in town Monday.
 Miss Erma Sanders was down from Batesvills Sunday.
 Will and Winfield Jernigan of Charlotte spent Sunday here.
 Conn Dean and John Lindsey were up from Newport Tuesday.
 Leonard Brown was up from Newport Sunday visiting friends.
 Herbert Hurley of Newport spent Sunday with frienes in our city.
 Ed Wilson and Wife of Newark were the guests of c. W. Wilson Sunday.
 Mrs. k. H. Hodges and daugh- ter Nettye went to Batesville Tuesday.
 Mrs. Lizzie Vaughan of New ark spent fIonday here with her many friends.
 Mrs. Julia Harrington of Bates vile visited old friends here the first of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Will Hartsfeld of Newark spent Sunday here with relatives and friends.
 Jim Moore went to Batesville Monday where he IS serving as a member of the grand jury.
 Tom Baygents, who has been away working on the railroad for some time, came in Tuesday morn ing.
 Misses Lizzie and Edna HiYely left Tuesday for Iuka where they will spend several days visiting relatives.
 Mrs. F. NJ. Barnett of the Dota neighborhood was visiting at this place Friday, the guest of Mrs. J. C. Gibson,
 W. J Lenehan and family came down from Cushman Satur- day to visit relatives, returning home Tuesday.
 Prof Sidney Pickens and fam fly went out to Dota Sunday to spend 8 week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. P. Pickens.
 Rev. W. +. Wayman went to New Hope Sunday and preached to a large congregation and preached good sermon here at 7:30 p. m.
 Q. l.. Hoover's house came near burning Sunday. It caught from spark from the kitchen fue and when discovered by MT. Hoover had gained considerable headway. But by hard work the bucket brigade succeeded in ex- tinguishing the fire, but not before the house was pretty badly dam aged.
 DnDED.EG THEDn TDfhI
The Newark journal., 1906-04-13
DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED

Helena, April '. B. K. DeSilvi carpenter, was shot and acci- dentally killed by Roland McAlex- ander today. McAlexander was snapping a rusty pistol, which he did not know was loaded at pet dog, and as DeSilvi was passing the pistol was discharged and the bullet struck him. He died with in few minutes. DeSilvi Is sur vived by his wife and two chil- dren.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-21

STOCKHOLDERS, ana taCn snare OF STOCK
shall be entitled to one vote in person
or by proxy, in the decision of all such
questions.
ARTICLE VI.
Until the first ANIMAL election held
under this charter hercinabove provided
for. the following Board Of Directors as
we'll as the officers respectively. shall
constitute the Board and Officers of this
corporation to wit Board; Frederic
Wilbert: s. T. McCardell; John Wilbert;
and Henry McCardelI. Officers: s. T.
McCardell. President: John Wilber,,
Vice-Preeident; Henry McCardcl. Sec
aryTreasurer: and they shall hold
office until their successors are elected
and qualified. in the absence of the Presi-
dent the Vice-President shall act as Presi-
dent and in the absence or inability Of
both the Secretary and Treasurer shall act
rs President. No stakeholder shall be
held liable or responsible FOR the con-
tracts or faults of this corporation. nor
shall any mere inf"rmalI,y in olganiza-
ton have the effect Of rendering this
charter null.
ARTICLE VII.
The act Of iucorporation may be
amended. altered or modified or this
corporation may be dissolved by vote
Of threefourths OF the shares Of the
capital stock of the company at a meet
ing Of the stockholders convened for
that purpose after publication three
times in one of the newspapers published
in the town of Franklin
ARTICLE VIII.
Upon dissolution oi this corporation,
either by limitation or otherwise, It's
affairs shall be liqudated by the com
missioners to be elected by three stock
holders who shall al the same time tx
their compenSttion, an said commits
sioners shall bava tle power to do aoy
and all things necessary tp effect /. COM
plete lignidaiiou. Vacancies to be filled
by the remaining commissioners
Thus done and signed in the i'rish Of
st Nary. Oh the d y month an, yea.
in the beginning first above written III
the presence of K. y Etc au.. p. CAT
fiery. Jr., competent with sses, who sign
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-21

these presents with the said appearers,
and me Notary, after due reading hereof
tSigncd:l
FREDERIC WILBERT, 2l7 Shares.
JOHN WMBERT. 2iS Shares.
5. I. MCCARDELI.. Isl Shares.
J. II. MCCARDILl. 1SS Shares.
per pro :. L. McCardel
). /. MCtARDELL. Jr.. 60 Shares.
per pro 5. I McCardell.
Witnesses:
Il. ID ETIE,
D. CAFFERY, JK
.PERcY SAINT, Notary Public
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-21

stockholders, and each share of stock
shall be entitled to one vote in person
or by proxy, in the decision of all such
questions
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-21

CLERK : OFFICE,
PARISH OF ST. MARY. LA.
!. Wilbur H. Kramer, Clerk and ex-
Otficio Recorder of the Parish of ST.
Mary. Louisiana do hereby certify that
the above is true and correct COPY Of
the original act of incorporation of The
Oak Bluff Planting and Manufacturing
Company. Limited !" on file aud of record
in my office in Book - If Mortgages,
Entry No. 80 .09l inscribed therein on
the l2th day Of March, 1906
In evidence whereof Witness my hand
and official seal this 18th day of March,
1906.
WILBUR II. KRAMER,
Clerk and cx-Officio Recorder,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-21
ARTICLE III.

The domicle Of the corporation shall
be il the Parish Of 81 Mary. State Of
Louisiana, and all citations or ether le-
gal process shall be served on the Pres
dent, and in his absence on the Vice
President or Secretary