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The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Water Payment Held Up.

Because of the unwholesome qual ity of the water furnished the city, and because of it's alleged insufficient supply in case of fire, the City Coun. cil of Little Rock has refused to approve or pay the bill of the water company for the year ending on the first of last month, which amounts to S15,389. The council will defer further action in the matter for a time until the situation is straight ened out by the water company.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Boil Weevil Pest Checked.

Commissioner of Agriculture Guy B. Tucker states that Arkansas is now remarkably free from the boil weevil. It has been only in recent years that the veevil was discovered in Arkan- sas, and because of fortunate circum- stances, with the weather as the prin- cipal factor the boil weevil has been confined to limited area in the southern tier of counties Continued hot weather and an absence of rain, where the pest had made it's appear ance, combined to eradicate the worm. atmosphere the weevil best propo- gates. Those surroundings are neces- sary for the development of the pupa.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31

pamphlet form and distributed by the Commissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture The act of 1907, which becomes effective January 1, 1908, is entitled An Act Preventing the Manufacture or Sale of Adulter- ated or Misbranded or Poisonous or Deleterious Foods, Drugs, Medicines and Liquors and for Other Purposes. y Violation of it's provisions shall sub- ject the offender to a fine of not to exceed $500 for the first offense, or a sentence to one years imprison- ment or both such fine and imprison- ment, with heavier penalties for sub SeQuent offenseS.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
To Can Fruits and Vegetables.

A movement has been started at De Queen to establish an extensive cannery, which will handle fruits and vegetables and give employment to s large number of persons. The De Queen Bee declares that many grow CTS in that section have demonstrated that there is better profit in selling canned peaches than in disposing of them in their natural state at the highest market prices.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Arkansas Rank in Lumber.

The Forestry Service of the govern ment has recently completed it's tab- ulated report of the total lumber pro- duction of the country. It shows that nearly two billion feet of lumber cut by the mills of Arkansas during the wear 1906. Only five states in the Union made better record, and Arkansas is eclipsed by Mississippi, the fifth state in production, by only about million feet. In the output of the red gum, cottonwood and Hlck- orv. Arkansas is first, third in the production of ash, and fourth In cypress and yellow pine.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Bold Attempt At Robbery.

An unknown man made bold attempt to rob the Hub Clothing Company at Pine Bluff recently. Walk lng in at the rear door shortly before noon, he approached the cash register and with a new hatchet attempted to pry open the drawer. The employees in the store, perceiving his object, started after him when he ran out the back of the store, climbed over the fence and disappeared.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
State University Enrolment.

It is reported that the coming ses- sion will witness the largest enroll ment in the history of the State Uni versity at Fayetteville. This institu- tion is entering upon it's thirty-sixth year. Two of its students are now on the Supreme Bench, three of them have served as governor, three of them are now in Congress, one in the United States Senate, many of them have been circuit judges and prose cutting attorneys, while great num- bers of them have become prominent in professional, financial and business circles.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Treasurer Short In Accounts.

E. L. Dickerson, treasurer of Sharp county, is reported to be over S2,O0o short in his accounts. The shortage was discovered by the commissioners of accounts. MT. Dickerson has gwen a mortgage on his personal property, by which method he has refunded S1,6OO of the amount, leaving a bal ance of about $550 yet unsettled.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Will Soon Beuin Paving.

The big brick plant which is to make the brick for the Il miles of paving which Fort Smith has undertaken is almost con- pleted, and actual work in construct ing the streets of the entire city, will begin within a few weeks probably by October 1.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Receiver Asked For.

John F. Rutherford and wife have brought suit in the Jefferson county chancery court against the Bluff City Lumber Company, and ask for the appointment of receiver to take charse of the lumber company S affairs Property estimated at $1,50o,- GOO is involved, and some sensational allegations are made in the complaint
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Foreign Spinners Coming.

One hundred and twenty-five cotton spinners from all parts of Europe will visit Little Rock October 15. They will visit the principal cities in the cotton South, investigate the manner and methods of handling cotton and make the acquaintance of both the producer and seller. The visitors will arrive in a special tram from Hous- ton, Texas, at 2:40 on the afternoon of October l5, and will remain in the city until midnight, when they will leave for Memphis.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Peach Shippers Sue Railroads.

Suits aggregating over s20O,00o have been filed in the circuit court of Crawford county against the Iron Mountain and Frisco railroad com panies by peach growers and shippers. The complaints charge delay in trans nortation and improper iceing of the cars.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
It's First Anniversary.

The town of Hermitage, Bradley county, has just celebrated its first an- niversary Where the town now stands was almost an unbroken forest y ear ago. Today the town is thrlv- ing and has a population of 400 or mora The business houses have been built in a substantial manner.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Measure of Success.

No man is sent into the world to be a lasting failure. Every man who is doing his best according to the light that is in him and the opportunities offered him is a success.-Vaughan.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Will Build New Jail.

The county court of Sevler county has ordered the building of new iail at De Queen. The building is to he of concrete with eight steel cells.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Celebrate. Golden Wedding.

MT. and Mrn. James Galloway, each 71 years old, celebrated their golden wedding recently in grove on their farm. six miles north of Eureka Springs, where they have lived con- tinuously for 31 years. Four chil- dren, 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren were present.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31

the Weather Bureau shows that month  light rainfall of the month and the small visited
  ending with the 2th the rainfall was ngn  temperature the hottest July
  continued till the 2Sth inclusive with
 
 S1 which the highest 9O1
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Boots Worn by Great Protector.

In London the other day a pair of riding boot worn by Oliver Cromwell were sold for s43. They were discov- cred 30 years ago during some exca- yations at Cauonbury tower, Islington.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
A Safe Conclusion.

It is safe to conclude that the girl has a very strong reason for doing so if she breaks the engagement after her wedding outfit is ready.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
No Peace Conference.

Are you going to strike, ma?s asked the little boy, as he tremblingly gazed upon the uplifted shingle.
 That's just what I'm going to do."
 Cant we arbitrate, ma, before you striker"
 T am just going to arbitrate," she said, as the shingle descended and raised a cloud of dust from the seat of pair of pantaloons-'I am just going to arbitrate, my son, and this shingle is the board of arbitration"
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
NEWS OF THE WEEK
THE LATEST EVENTS OF THE
 WORLD BRIEFLY TOLD.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
Foreign Lands, Throughout the Ma tion and Particularly From the
 Great Southwest.

St. Louis society wages war on white plague. Seek to stop ravages of deadly disease.
 Clover Leaf system in new deal. Four lines between grain fields and great lakes are allied.
 Wellman ready for journey to pole. Dispatch from Spitzbergen says trial trip was successful
 Colorado X Southern going to Yoakum. Will soon become part of Rock Island system.
 Prince Wilhelm of Sweden deserted Newport society function to dance with Swedish girls.
 St. Louis becoming a factor in for eign and western trade. Progress in far west opens new field.
 Alabama officials abandoned fight to force Louisville & Nashville rail road to obey new state law.
 North Germon Lloyd steamer cut fare for tirst-class eastward passage to $95; others will meet rate.
 Story that Gambetta and Bismarck had secret interview after Franco Prussian war not verified
 Butte, Mont, like a graveyard, due to strikes of all classes of laboring men.
 Prince Wilhelm of Sweden arrives at Newport, and the series of enter tainments in his honor at once begins. the first affair being a dinner by Mr and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish at Cross ways.
 Walter Wellman, writing from Spitz. bergen on July 13, tells of the success full fight of the explorers party to save the big balloon house from destruction by high Arctic winds,
 Text of the American proposal for permanent peace court is completed at The Hague in agreement with Ger many and Great Britain.
 Wall street is cheered by the report that Secretary Cortelyou will come to the relief of the situation by deposit ing $25,000,000 in national deposito. ries.
 Chicago bankers expect further re- cession in general business, but do not take such pessimistic view of the
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31


 for a $11000O building for the teach ing of domestic science at the state school at Normal, III.
 Preacher rescued from anger of mob by riot call. Trouble melted by denunciation of Catholic faith.
 Plans for international theater trust completed by Levi Mayer.
 A Chicago girl jabs an Indiana tramp with her hatpin, bumps his head on rail and then escapes.
 Member of parliament warned Can ada of yellow peril as result of influx of Japanese into British Columbia, where they are taking the place of white labor.
 Man who rocks a boat to scare a girl causes the craft to capsize, and dies of heart failure while struggling in the water.
 President Small, of the telegraphers' union, declares that secret spies in the union are trying to cause dissension and break the strike.
 Serious disagreement between H. H. Rogers and William Rockefeller is re- ported over the question of passing the regular quarterly dividend on Standard Oil as a result of Judge Lan, dis big fine.
 Officers of the New York Electrical Workers union are charged with wrongfully appropriating money.
 Secretary of War Taft opens state campaign in Kentucky and appeals to southern voters to join with the re- publican party to secure the influence to which they are entitled in the coun cils of the nation
 Government Attorneys Sims and Wilkerson, back from Washington, re fuse to discuss Alton case, but i'm pression is that fight will be dropped
 Government bureau issues a warn ing against carelessness in the use ol concrete in construction of buildings recounting the dangers.
 Photographers are engaged to takc snap shots of men of the New Yorl navy yard absent from their tasks bui supposed to be at work.
 Judge advocate general of the army III HIS ISDOIl, say yo luS pdoodSC Ol li' anti-canteen act has been destructive of discipline by causing the establish ment of saloons near military posts.
 Leslie M Shaw, former secretary O the treasury, says that with the i'm mense sources of national wealth un impaired there is no reason for de pression.
 James Oliver, South Bend manufact urer and philanthropist, is near deatl from heart diseose and old age.
 Victim of Pleasant Prairie, Wis powder mill explosion on his deathbe makes a will leaving property t sweetheart.
 New York dealers in pearls will asl the government for protection of tn mussels in western rivers in Whicl the gems are found.
 Accommodating evidence of frost dam age to the wheat crop of the far north west starts a scare which overshadow all else in the grain market.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Teach Students Horticulture.

Austrian schools cuItivais 5000 gardens. The students receive prac- tical instruction in horticulture and .ree growing
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Saline May Be Improved.

United States engineers have just completed an examination of the Saline river, starting in about 30 miles below Benton. The government sur veys name the Saline river as a navi- gable stream, and that it is so con- sidered by the railroads is shown by the fact that the Rock Island is build- ing a drawbridge across it about eleven miles west of Crossett. The government engineers who made the examination express surprise to find the Saline possessed such a head of water. They found stretches in the river about four miles long in which the average depth of water is about l2 feet. The river is badly clogged In many places, but it appears as if the clearing of the channel would render a fairly good head of water at most seasons of the year.
 Arkansas Pure Food Law.
 A digest of the pure food laws Of Arkansas, as prepared by the Secre-
The Huttig news., 1907-08-31
Animal Intelligence in Massachusetts.

Animal Intelligence in Massachusetts.
 John Talbot of Rock Knolls, Mass, enjoys the distinction of having trainel hen that will jump over his clasped hands, even if held quite high from the ground. Uncle John trained the hen himself. A cat is owned by Byfield man that will eat raw green corn, and will even strip down the husks in the field in an effort to get the corn.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mcintyre and
daughters, the Misses Elizabeth, Ma
rian and Margaret Mcintyre, are
home from an extended tour through
Yellowstone park.
Mrs. Charles E. Richards leaves
today for visit in Colorado Springs.
Her mother, Mrs. Horne, will ac-
company her home and spend the
winter in Salt Lake.
Mrs. H. c. Brownlee and son Wal
to spend the winter with Mrs. Brown
lees parents.
The Sewing club met Tuesday with
Mrs. John c. Daily at her home on f
street
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Read have
gone to Idaho for two weeks fish
ing trip.
Kenneth Mcintyre is home from
weeks visit at the Howard cottage
in Brighton.
Miss Freddie Du Chene has return.
ed from a trip to her old home in
Minneapolis, MINI.
Miss Edith Mcguire gave a studio
tea to few intimate friends on Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Read have
gone to Idaho for two weeks camp
ing and fishing trip.
Miss Freddie Duchesne has return
ed from trip to Minneapolis, Mimi,
her old home.
Mrs. Arms has been visiting Mrs,
Elmer Darling at Brighton for a few
days.
Frank Pierce and son, Warren have
gone to Seattle for few weeks stay.
Frank and Fred Davis are here
from Tonopah for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. Sawyer OF
Haley, Idaho, are in the city.
Mrs. p. S. Keogh entertained at tea
Wednesday for few intimate friends.
John Q. Critchlow and A. B. Irwin;
have gone to California for trip.
Mrs. Sam Porter entertained at
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24


Shepherd, Nellie and May Bowman,
Julia and Jennie Walker, Eva John
son, Gene Thiriot and Jennie Smith
Messrs. George WALL H. Humphrey,
Roy Dorius, Charles Mccarthy, Sam
Raddon Blaine Bowman, Earl Par
doe, Robert Kendrick, Drake, Karl
Morgan, John Yogt, Fred Beckner.
The party was chaperoned by Mr.
and Mrs. w. f. Snyder and Mrs
Thiriot.
Miss lola Mccoy and Lansing M.
Foote were married Tuesday evening
at the residence of the brides parents.
the Rev. Benjamin Young officiating
Miss Lena Rives was maid of honor
and Donald Foote of Evanston, Wyo
was the best man. A reception from
until 1890 followed the ceremony
at which large number of friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Foote
left on late train for two weeks
trip in the east, after which they will
return to make their home in Evans
ton, Wyo.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur James Love
announce the engagement of their
daughter Lita and J. Ray Carson, the
20 t,1. .~1o f,.k
ure.
The Misses Pearl and Nora Van
Colt entertained Tuesday evening for
the young ladies of the Geddes- Dun
bar bridal party and few intimate
friends of the bride Hooper Dun
bar gave stag party to the men.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Cosgrff enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening in
honor of Mrs. Cosgriff's sister, Miss
Stuart of Burlington, VT, who is Wis
itng at their home.
Mrs. c. B. Onderdonk entertained
at bridge Wednesday afternoon at her
apartments in the Kensington for
Mrs. James Stevenson, who is visit
ing Mrs. Elbridge Thomas.
Miss Marjorie Dey gave lunch
con Wednesday, followed by mat
inee party at the Orpheum. Her
guests were Miss Emma Ruth Paine
of Ogden, Miss Wright of Illinois,
Miss Damon of San Francisco Miss
Kimball and Miss Elizabeth Allen.
Miss Leila Sjodahl gave a 500 par
ty of six tables in honor of Miss Flor
ence Madsen on Tuesday afternoon.
Prizes were won by Miss Carrie Pat
rick and Miss Irene Hunter. The
decorations were in red and white,
with hearts and cupids mingled with
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24
Il In the Social Realm II

Miss Amy and Miss Isabel Os-
bourne gave an informal musical
Monday afternoon in honor of Miss
katherine Thorp and Miss Winona
Jones, two of the seasons brides
Supper was served at which the bridal
PARTIES occupied the seats of honor.
The decorations were red and white
The place cards were decorated with
small Cupids.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Madsen have
issued large number of invitations
for the wedding reception of their
daughter, Miss Florence Madsen, and
Oliver R. Meredith, Jr. The mar
riage will be September 4, at the home
6I5 East First South street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie L. Savage en-
tertaned at dinner at the Alta club
a-Budd Geddes and Hooper c. Dun
bar, whose marriage took place We'd
nesday
Invitations for bride party have
been issued by Mrs. Joseph Richards.
The party is to be given at her home
on East First South street, in honor
of Mrs Edward B. Sterling of Port
land
Mrs. Helen V. Kimball and her
niece, Miss Rita Jackman, have left
for New York, and from there will
sail for Berlin and Vienna, where
Miss Jackman will pursue her must
cal studies.
Miss Enid Edmonds gave a china
shower Monday evening in honor of
Miss Genevieve Smoot There were
about twenty present, and most en-
joyable time was spent.
Mrs. D. c. Roberts and Mrs. L. l..
Terry chaperoned large party or
the younger set for few days visit
in Brighton. They returned Mon
day.
A number of entertainments have
been arranged for Miss Florence
Madison, one of the September
brides. She is being entertained fire.
quently by friends.
The marriage of Miss Esther Ma
= than to David l. Turk of Pocatello
will take place September I, in this
city.
Mrs. Frank P. Swindler and chill
dren have returned from a two
months visit in Los Angeles and
Santa Barbara.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mrs. and Mrs. Robert S. Conner
and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth con
ner, have gone for months trip in
the northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. David r. Gray will
be at home at the Wilson hotel until
the completion of their new home
90 street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walker md
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Chamberlain
have returned from two weeks on
the Weber.
Mrs. Charlotte Silver is home after
a short visit in American Fork.
where she was the guest of her par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick
Mrs. w +. Adams has for her
guests Miss Josephine Kimball Of
Ogden, Miss Wright of Nebraska
and her sister, Miss Damon.
DIR. and Mrs. Ebaugh and Miss
Bessie Critzer have returned from
two weeks camping trip at Holiday
park.
Mrs. Carl Grover Brown of San
Francisco, formerly Miss Susan Saw
yer, daughter of the late Judge A.
b. Sawyer, is in the city.
The Sewing club met Tuesday af
.ternoon with Mrs. John c. DAILY at
her home on + street.
Mizpah Chapter, o. E. S., gave
lake party Thursday afternoon and
evening.
Mrs. p. S. Keogh entertained
party of young persons Wednesday
afternoon at her home on f street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sherwood are
entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bliss of Ann Arbor.
Mrs. c. f. Tolhurst and daughter,
Anna have returned home from six
weeks trip to Los Angeles.
Miss Merl Miller will leave the car
ly part of September for California,
where she will spend the winter.
Miss Jean Odell is wishing in Briah-
ton, after spending several weeks in
Park City.
Mrs. S. D. Chase and daughter have
returned from trip through Indian
Territory and Arkansas.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24
SEPTEMBER EXCURSION EAST

VIA the Colorado Midland, greatly
reduced rates, September 4th and 5tl.
Ticket Office, II w. end South. Tel.
678.
L. H. HARDING,
General Agent.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Lambert
left Monday for a three months tour
of Europe. They will be joined later
by their son Lester.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mrs. Joseph Richards gave bridge
party Wednesday for Mrs. Edward
Sterling of Portland, Ore, who is
visiting III the city.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mrs. C. II. Valentine and Miss Ha-
eel Bowman have returned from a
ten days outing at Wasatch.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Mrs. Frank P. Swindler and chill
dren have returned from a two
months visit in Los Angeles and
Santa Barbara.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

Miss Leila Sjodahl gave 500 par
ty of six tables in honor of Miss Flor
ence Madsen on Tuesday afternoon.
Prizes were won by Miss Carrie Pat
rick and Miss Irene Hunter. The
decorations were in red and white,
with hearts and cupids mingled with
the flowers, and the score cards were
little red hearts pierced with tiny gilt
arrows.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-08-24

The Misses Pearl and Nora Van
Colt entertained Tuesday evening for
the young ladies of the Geddes- Dun
bar bridal party and few intimate
friends of the bride. Hooper Dun
bar gave stag party to the men.
The Washington times., 1907-01-15
A Nee Years Chat.

It Is easy 10 resolve 10 turn over
new leaf and feel almost confident that
we can. II we try. live up 20 our expecta-
lions. In every heart is the reaching
out for what is ideal: the aim is high,
the desires are lofty. and this vision or
a perfect life, which IS almost beatnc. is
the desire Of the majority Of people: yet
that unmistakable something reigus
supreme, and IT is doubtful il we live
up 10 one-tenth OF our TesOlutiOnes. We
want 10. We think we shall. yet we do
not Yet man is born unto trouble as
the sparks fly upward. Do and il seems TO
be one Of the troubles 10 Offset tempta-
lions
Let the resolutions be what they may,
at least do not start out with the de-
termination to conquer self in one day
and then be grieVea because failure
came when least expected. Live each
cay as nobly as oU can, try and make
friendship. avoid as much as possible
the unpleasant things of lie, and Try
10 do unto others as yoI SO earnestly
desire TO be done by. A selfish lie b.
not a happy one. and each little step
toward what Is gOOa, pure. and purpose
ful will make easier the great big OBJ
sIaCles which are not imaginary. bur
real temptations. Nineteen hundred
and seven is going 10 be a year OF your
OWn making. Tuesday you pass another
milestone in Hfe's highway; try and
make il the best year OF your life.