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The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
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HE HAD REASONS.
Why n Certain Man Decided to Be-
 come Hard of Hearing.


 \ man who had travelled and ob- served much decided to become deaf.
 "It is q misfortune" he said. but there are eompensatons--if one is not too deaf l spent two days recently in d country hotel with man who was just comfortably hard of hearing, and he certainly had every reason to con- sider himself q wonderfully wise man. He was invincible in argument. Just think what pleasurable feeling of in- fallibility must come to a man who is invlneible iH argument. No matter how absurd the position he took. he was able to maintain 1t against all comers I know, because he lured me into various arguments and invariably overcame me. He would make state ment and I would fatly contradict it. But that made no difference to him. He would accept my contradiction as an indorsement of his position and con- tinue his dissertation. When l got chance l would advance few argu- ments on the other side.
 "1 am glad. he would say calmly, that you accept my views.
 But don't accept your views, would protest.
 "tWhat!' he would cry. What did you say?'
 T would 20 over my argument again. and he would make me repeat several parts of it three or four times. Then he would undertake to answer what I toll I would correct him, but it was a diff cult and tiresome thing to do, and finally 1 would let him ramble along.
 II tried 10 avoid him after that, but it was no use He was convinced that be had great persuasive powers, prob ably as result of practicing on others like me, and he wanted to be sure that I was converted to his views on every thing It set me to thinking of others I knew who were a little hard of hear ing'-not really deaf, you know-and 1 could see that there was some sort of q compensation for each of them. One fellow. who could hear nearl everything else, never could hear re- quest for an increase of salary. and ue wore out every Hdu WHO dsheu loi one That was the way with this deaf controversialist-he wore me out. He had me tacitly pledged to every sort of an absurdity. and he was so proud of his success that he was strutting about like q turkey cock. When I was leav Ing l heard him say to the landlord: Yes. he's pretty good fellow, but {,1 I downed him every time and made him own up to it
 "So I've decided to become deaf or at least a little hard of hearing - Judge
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
SPRINCDALE HARDWARE co.
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The Missionary Society of the PreSbyterian church held their regular meeting at the home ot Mrs. A. A. Focht Thursday of last week. The meeting was an especially pleasant one. After the devotional exercises and the transaction of business there fol- lowed a delightful program of recitations. Misses Blake and Limbaugh each reeited two poems in style which was highly pleasing and gave proof of we'll cultured talent. Mrs. Focht had planned reception more in the nature of New Years reception. An elegant supper was served after which the ladies bade their hostess a reluctant goodbye. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Monroe on the first Thurs day in February.
 The ladies aid society of the Christian church will entertain the members of the aid societies of the various churches next Tuesday afternoon from , till 5 o'clock at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. C. W. Pool.
 The ladies aid of the NJ. E. Church, South, will give a re- ception in the Mysterious Castle on Main Street Friday night, January IS. Every body invited. Admission to Castle, 10e; refresh ments 10c.
 The News is requested to an- nounce that the (. N. B. NJ. of the Christian church will render a special program next Sunday evening at :. p. m., and the pub lie is cordially invited to attend.
 At the meeting of the cemetery association Monday afternoon Mrs. J. T. Nelson was elected president, Mrs. ]. r. Denver treasurer and Mrs. Winfred Need ham secretary.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Certain Lands of the Estate of Jacob
 J. Oxford, Deceased

Notice IS hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Jacob ! Oxforc, late of Washington County. Arkansas, de. ceased, will apply te the Probate Court of said County on the l2th day of January, 1907, that beinga day of the December, 1906, term of said court, fer an order to sell the NJ of NE3 ot SE3 Sec. 36 in Tp r \ of R 29W, contain ing 20 acres. also the w of SW4 of SE4 of Sec. . and the w of NW4 of x E. Sec. II, in Tp It \ of R 29 w, containing 20 acres, said lands being the property Of said estate and claimed by this administrator as as- sets for the payment of the debts thereof there not being sufficient personal property within his knowl- edge to pay the de bts already probated.
 S. II. SLAUGHTER,
 Admr. Jacob ]. Oxford, deceased.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
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The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
MACKEREl SKIES.
Theories About How These Cloud
 Formations Are Caused.


 The mackerel sky comes from the same causes as all the cirrus clouds, so called from the beautiful curl their fragments often assume. such as 'mackerei skies" mares tails" and "cats' tails" Meteorologists are not agreed as to the cause. there being two explanations
 It has been suggested that these cir rus clouds are the heads of columns of vapor rising from the earth and pre- eipitated as soon as they attain cer- tain elevation, rarely less than three miles above the earth a5.S4o feet and often five or six miles f26.00o to 10000 feet If this be so the visible cloud forms the capital of an invisible pillar of saturated air.
 The second explanation is that they are caused in the higher regions of the atmosphere by the meeting of two cur rents of air of different water bearing capacity causing them to form into parallel bands, each belt being com posed of light, airy fragments. slightly altered in appearance according to a slight difference in conditions under which they are formed. It has been supposed that such clouds are compos- ed of particles of snow.
 It might be added that they occur in systems long ranks of them extending in one direction for vast distances and being occasionally crossed by other systems at other but also extreme al fifI1dpe
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Only Reason.

T never was so angry in my life"
 What now. Gatherinef"
 Why, George had the audacity to say I used paint on my cheeks. Such canard wounded my feelings as they have never been wounded before.'
 Gracious, It Is wonder you did not burst into tears"
 .I would have, Grace, but-but was afraid the tears would wash off all the red "-Houston Post
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
 ice at Harrison, Ark, Jan. ,, 1907.
 Notice is hereby given that William Johnson, Of Spring Valley, Ark, has filed notice ot his intention to make final communication proof in support of his claim. VIZ: Homestead Entry No. 3245s made Oct. 277, l904, for the NE S.W. SEE. N ". and S.W \ E. Sec. ton 2, Township IT N. RlDge 2s w. and that said proof will he made be- fore County Clerk of Washington County, al Fayetteville, Ark, on
 FEBRUARY 22, 7-e 1907.
 He names the following witnesses tn prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of, the land, VIZ: William Barnes, W. w. Joyce Thomas Savage. Johu Birnes, all of Spring Valley, Ark.
 JOIN l WoRTnINGToN, Register Jones CraveLs A bstract Go. Attorney s
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
PRECOClOUS INDIANA.
Voted For President Before She Was
 Admitted Into the Union.

Indiana has the unique distinction Of having voted for president before II became a member of the family of states. In June. 1916. Indiana adopted q state constitution but was not ad- mftted to the Union until Dee. H. In the meantime on Nov. i, the first leg islature met at Corydon. lndlanans have been precocious from the first, and the members of the legislature had no thought of letting little matter like the fact that what they called the state was not really a state interfere with their voting for James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins, for president and vice president respectively As the Indianapolis News. which tells the story. puts it, Indiana politicians want ed to get in on the ground Eoor
 On Nov II. exactly q month before Indiana was admitted to tie Union, the legislature adopted a joint resolution That it is expedient to provide at this time for the election of three electors to vote for president and vice president of the United States of America at the ensuing presidential election. This was approved by the governor. and two days later Jesse s. Holman. General Joseph Bartholomew and Thomas H. Blake were chosen electors by the leg islature, this being the method in all the states at that time. While these electors were chosen before the state was admitted their vote was not cast until few days after the admission. Indianas right to vote was disputed when the national house and senate met to open and count the votes. but the new state finally won the decision.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
.SNiew In ScOtIan d |.

Two smart young men from London once came upon q respectable looking shepherd in Argyleshre and accosted him with:
 You have very fine view here you can see q great way"
 ''Yu ay, yu ay, ferry great way"
 "Ah. You can see America here supposefa =
 "Farrar than that"
 How Is that?'
 "Yu jist wait tule the mists gang ava and you'll see the mune "-phila- delphia Ledger
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
MOrtgagee Sale.

Notice IS hereby Alven that by au- thority of mortgages containing power of sale to me executed by |. l.. Peaehee and his wife NJ. A. Peachee. on the 3rd day of December, 1901, and recorded in Book 9i, page 570 of the record of Deeds and Mortgages of Washington County, Arkansas, to se- cure the payment of two certain pro- misery notes of even date with said mortgage t0 me executed by said | l.. Peaehee and his wife, NJ A. Peachee. one of said notes being for the sum of one hundred dollars due one year after it's date and the other for the sum of five hundred dollars due two years after it's date each of said notes draw ing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum payable mi.annually from their respective dates untiI paid. And now, default having been made by the said J. l.. Peachee and his wife NJ. A. Peachee, in the payment of both principal and interest of saId notes, l will, on Tuesday. the 22nd day of January, 1907. within legal hours, offer for sale Jo the highest b dder for cash, at the west. or front door of the court house, in the city of Fayetteville, in Washington Coun- ty and state of Arkansas the follow ing described property, situated in said County and State, to wit: The SW4 of the NE4 of Sec II in Tpl7 k 30 W. except a lot in the SEE cor her 20 rods loug F. and w by 10 rods wide N and $, containing land l acres and except also acre near the SEE corner of sad tract conveyed by John Peerson to School District No S.
 A. C. SMITH,
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Heigbborbood Mews.
LOWELL.

Jan. s.-There is no longer a central telephone office i'll Lowell, all private phones having been connected Monday with the main lines to Rogers or Springdale. We hope the change will suit better.
 D. l.. Wheat sold to W. F. Greene Monday his interest in the Lowell mill, so the doctor can be found most any time running the engine or experimenting the grinding or crushing of corn.
 Uncle Mann Sowder of Anna lillo, Texas, arrived in Lowell latter dart of last week and will spend some time visiting his nephews. A. J. and J. H. Sharp, few miles west of this place.
 The Odd Fellows of Lowell lodge held their regular installa- ton meeting Thursday night and installed the following officers: N. C., ". F. Greene; Y. G., ]. H. Roberts; secretary, W. II. Cowan; treasurer, A. (. Mayes.
 Dr. Trotter moved his family Saturday over to the thriving lit tie town of Cave Springs where he recently bought land and built a new residence.
 The friends of Lee MeGaugh are glad to see him back in Ark ansas again, if he IS only on a visit. Lee says Texas is good enough for him.
 MT. and Mrs. Boyd, who have been making Lowell their home for some time, journeyed down te Johnson last week where they will live for the present.
 Several parties who have been attending the annual fox hunt at Monte Ne, boarded the train al this place Saturday for their home at Okemah, l. T.
 Pinkston X Mayes sold their store building and stock of gen. eral merchandise Saturday to A. C. Mayes and Edwin Richards. These young men will take charge of the business at once, and will doubtless succeed, as they have the grit, grace and greenback. While all are loath to give up Pinkston X Mayes.
 Dr. D. A. Beard, of Westville l. T., stayed over Sunday night with his parents at Lowell while on his way to Bentonville to as. sist in performing an operation on Mrs. W. l.. Marley
 We'll, they say if this warm, cloudy weather continues very much longer the fruit will all be killed, and people will all be sick, will die of coughs and colds, and everything go wrong generally. Why not look on the other side some of the time ? There Is g beauty about great many things that would be pleasing and perhaps make Us happy, if we would only look for 1t.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
 W arning Order.

NJ. F. Young plaintiff Washington
 VS Ghancery ]. A. Young defendant Court The Defendand, J. A. Young, is warned to appear in this Court with in thirty days, ana answer the com plaint of the Plaintiff, NJ. F. Young Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 9th cay of Dec. 1906
 Geo. ! Rodgers, clerk " E. Simpson, attorney for plaintiff
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
WARMING ORDER

In the Washington Chancery Court. Feruary term, 1907. C. o. Baker, Plaintiff
 VS. John sleinDerg and his wife, E. NJ. Stelnberg, Defendants The defendants John Steinberg and l.. M. Steinberg are warned 10 appear r In this Court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. c .. Baker.
 GEO. J. RODGERS. pecemoer M, i9o6. Clerk.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
 The Wrong Way.

They were drinking soda in the Gen. tlewoman's club.
 "I wish" said the fat one with gray hair. that you could break my daugh- ter Nell of bridge
 The young one in pink smiled faintly T did break her last night" she said.-New Orleans Times Democrat
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11

Piles get quick relief from Dr Shoop's Magic Oinmeat. Remem Der it's made alone for piles-and it works with certainty and satisfaction. Itching, painful, protruding, or blint p'les disappear like magic by US use Try 1t and see,
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
An insidious Danger.

One of the worst features Of kidney trouble is that 1t is an insdious dis ease and before the ylctlm realizes hls danger be may have fatal mal
 ady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as 1t eorrects irregularities and prevents Brights disease and diabetes w G Ownbey
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Sounded That Way.

Pa said little Willie Skulebagger, teacher told us to be prepared tomor- row to tell what meter the Charge of the Light Brigade is in"
 "Eh." replied old William Skulebag ger that's easy. Gas meter. of course '-Catholie Standard and Times
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
The American Magazine Has Changed
 Hands.
FOR 30 YEARS IT WAS LEsLIES POP
 ULAR MONTHLY.


 Ida M. Tarbeil. who wrote Lincoln and the famous "Story of Rockefeller William Allen White, the well'known Kansas editor: F. F. Dunne, creator of MT. Dooley": Ray Stannard Baker, and Lincoln Steffens are, under the leadership of John $. Phillips. now editing TIE AMERICAN MAGAZINE Never before has such brilliant group been gathered together, and they are not only contributing themselves but are filling the magazine with the very best novels and short stories and great timely articles by other famous writers and beautiful pictures by great artists.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
As It Impressed Him.

What is reform" asked the impres- sive speaker.
 Well" answered Senator Sorghum, 'I don't know exactly what it is. but It's something we've all got to holler for whether we want to or not Washington Star
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11

Group can positively be stopped in 20 minutes. No vomiting-nothing to slcken or distress your child 4 sweet. pleasant and safe Syrup, called Dr. Shoop's Group Cure, does the work and does ltquickly. Dr. Shoop's Group Cure is for Group alone, remem. ber It does not claim to cure a dozen ailments It's for Group, that's all sold by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
A GREAT BARG AIN.

The regular price for the twelve numbers of THE AMERICAN MAGA- ZINE is Sl.20-little enough as 1t ls, but for limited time you can get the November and December, 1906, numbers, with a full years Subscrip- tion for 1901, for dollar, or
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11

The law regards marriage merely as d civil contract, but it frequently turns out to be very uncivIl one.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11

It is too often the case that becom- ing gown and pretty bonnet are passport into society.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11

Most women never cease trying to improve their complexion until after they have passed fifty.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
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Think of it. Think of the quality of reading you get for Sl.00. Think of the quantitY-at least two great novels, 9s short stories, 2s poems, 70 timely articles, 500 beautiful pictures, and all for Sl .0o.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Harrison, Ark, Dec. r. 1906. Notice is hereby given that William H. Lane of Washington Co, Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim. VIZ: Homestead Entry No 26101 made for the NE E Sec. 8 l7 N Range % w and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver, at Harrison, rk
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
EehrIlarY I4O1.

He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence up on. and cultivation Of, the land, viz: James Blakemore, Edmund Blake. more, Sherman Porter, Leonard Sher. ley, all Of Sonora, Ark.
 John |. Worthingt0n, Dec. T Register.
The Springdale news., 1907-01-11
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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-16
DON'T GO AROUND GRoANlNe
It is Your Own Fault if You Continue
to Suffer. /

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Why do you go around the house com
planning, making yourself and everybody
else miserable? 1t is your own fault if you
suffer from Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gout. or
other painful troubles that come from bad
blood. Science has at last found a COM
plete and palatable cure for all these dis
eases.
After years of careful study of the cause
and cure of such diseases, Rheumacide
was discovered. Rheumacide has been used
in thousands of cases that we're deemed
incurable and has performed complete
cures. Rheumacide has cured after famous
specialists have failed, and has cured a
number OF sufferers who spent months at
the noted Johns Hopkins Hospital IN vain.
The reason Rheumacide cures when lini-
ments, oils and all other remedies nave
failed is that it goes right to the seat of the
disease, sweeps the poisonous germs and
acids out of the blood, and removes the
cause. 1t gets at the joints from the in
side"
Rheumacide builds up the entire system,
and makes YOU we'll all over"
Mrs. Laura d. Gardner, of 1901 James
street, Baltimore, was cured after she had
suffered the most terrible tortures for six
teen years. She writes:
people in my neighborhood, where 7
have lived for more than twenty years, will
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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-16

Modern Methods That Are Helpful to
Farmer, Fruit Grower and Stocknan.

having the advantage of position or
strength, overcome others. Neglect
a tree a few years, and the shaded
limbs will be dead, and the lower
branches of the living limbs will be
greatly weakened. For light is the
energy by which the crown of the
tree is developed. Obscure the light,
and the leaves can do no work, so
their supporting branch dies. Com
pare the size and color of apple leaves
of the lower and inner branches with
those of the upper and outer
branches. Vigor is largely a question
Of light supply.
Such observations suggest the
proper method of pruning neglected
trees. First of all, cut out a portion
of the crown so that light may be
freely admitted. Naturally the
branches removed will be the weaker
ones, or those which by rubbing or by
weak union with the supporting mem
Der threaten the vigor Of the tree.
In determining what limbs to prune
out one must keep in mind the SYM
metry of the crown; and as a usual
thing, it is better to remove many
small branches than a few large ones,
for the latter practice not only mars
the symmetry Of the tree, but admits
the light in great masses, threaten
ing sun scald Of the main limbs
Professor Charles A. Kieffer, Horti-
culturist, Experiment Station, Knox
Vile, Tenn.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-16
Cherry Brown Betty.

Put a layer of finely chopped, well.
sweetened cherries in the bottom OF
a baking dish; cover with fine bread
crumbs dotted thickly with bits OF
butter. Put in more cherries, more
sugar, etc., continuing until the dish
is full. Have the top layer of but
tered crums. Cover and bake for an
hour, then remove the and
brown. Serve with hard sauce flavor
ed with nutmeg.-The Delineator
for June.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-05-16
Mulch For RaspberrY6

Some Of the advantages Of the
mulch in the raspberry field are as
follows:
It prevents the growth of weeds.
1t retains moisture in the soil.
1t adds humus, oHe of the neces-
sary elements.
1t keeps the fruit clean and pre-
vents mud at picking time.
1t saves labor, the cost of mulch
ing an acre with forest leaves or
straw not exceeding SIS.
1t prevents deep freezing.
1t makes the fruit more solid than
cultivation and better for shipping
purposes.
1t improves the texture of the soil
and prevents baking of the soil caused
by tramping at picking time.-Farm-
ers' Guide.