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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
"Merre Man"

It is not the ideal man that woman
has to live with. The worst service
she can do the actual man is to e1'
pect too much Of him. Do not treat
him as important or magnificent, or
anything OF that kind. He has no
abilities for the part. There is moth
Ing great about man. He Is human.
Which is comfortable thing day by
day SO long as you treat him prop
erly.-The Newsletter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Converted to Mohammedsnism,

DR.. Ewald Falls, a we'll known
Psychologist and eXcavator has en-
braced Islam. While at the head of
an excayating expedition in the Nile
delta he became SO convinced of the
virtues of Mohanmedanism that he
confessed the faith and was received
at the mosque of Mariout.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis. Jr,.
Just retired, native of Cambridge,
was a worthy successor to his ia.
ther Of the same name and equal
rank, says Boston Herald. His scien.
dfc and diplomatic work, notably his
conduct at Jamaica in the Swetten-
ham incident, sustained the reputation
OF our high naval officers as more
than mere fighters. 80"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Well-KnoWn Methodist Is Dead.

Philadelphia - Rev. James M.
King. III. D., executive head Of the
hoard of home missions and church
extension of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and known throughout the
world of Methodism, died at his home
here Tuesday. t4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

The extraordinary popularity OF mo
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter of great I'M
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is tho
only one which Is safe to use on hns
fabrics. Its great strength as stihener
makes half the usual quantity OF Starcn
necessary, with the result OF perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Easy After All.

II suppose" said the friend, the day
after the wedding, ut was rather
hard to lose your daughter"
well, no." replied the brides faith
er. 1T did seem as If it was going to
be hard at one time, but she landed
this fellow just as we were beginning
to lose all hope"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Turns White, Then Black,

Philadelphia. A negro woman
in West Philadelphia is seriously
perplexed, for, having been turned
white by some strange power, she Is
now turning black again. Originally
she was mulatto, and the shade
she is now assuming is much darker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

=
A Copenhagen actress, who Is re
garded as the worlds champion trunl
packer, has just declined an offer tc
become principal Of school for the
professional trunk packers. And yet
everyone will agree that such an in.
stitution has long been sorely needed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

It has been discovered that the mod
srn tourist II not the only person who
has scrubbed his name on the walls
Of public buildings. Mr.. H. H. Hall.
An English Entomologist said In .
recent lecture on the excavations at
Thebes. that he had noticed on the
tomb Of Rameses ~. remark writ
tetn by an ancient Greek tourist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Connecticut has found that trap
made OF wooden nutmeg frame In
closing sharpened single nails,
moving machine, cutting bar and
chisels carefully sharpened and all up
turned, is sufficient to stop any auto
mobile that crosses 1t. But the en-
terprising inventor is temporarily out
OF business, having been discouraged
by the courts. f
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

i Is claimed that European capital
= becoming timid about investing In
this country's securities. Possibly
this Is for the best. II American ii.
svestments are advantageous. remarks
Warrington Post, they should be kept
Tor American investors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

The worst obstacle to successful
ballooning seems to be the earth.
They are always humping into that,
with usually disastrous results. II
the earth could be avoided, somehow.
particularly In the downward flights.
the science and pastime of aeronau-
tics might be more popular.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Az usual. American missionaries are
courageous and refuse to leave their
converts and their stations. even
though peril impends. The diplomatic
corps at Tangiers is reported as
thrilled with the courage Of the Chris
tian Americans, who refuse to come
out Of the zone Of danger from the
rampant and murderously inclined
Moors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

One victim of light-fngered gentry
at a recent fair was milkman. He
was relieved OF valuable diamond on
his shirt front. At this point the av.
erage consumer will pause for smile,
appreciadye but mirthless. It was
probably milkwhite stone, verging
to a delicate blue at its outer edges.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
ADDING Meanness to Wrono

He who invades the strong shows
courage which does something to re.
deem his violence: but to tread on the
neck Of q helpless. friendless fellow.
creature is to add meanness to wrong.
William Ellery Claiming.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Perquisite Worth Havinn.

The head maid Of the queen dowa.
ger Of Italy makes $1,000 a year from
the sale Of her mistress CASTOR
clothes, which are given to her as, 4
perquisite. The purchasers are. for
the most part. American tourists,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Preacher Asks $4,000 for s,ander

! - 'S1S'TSI VoNS VEo,UUU TOT OIdn0cF,
Lincoln, Neb.-Rev. Wilbert P. Fer.
guson, who recently withdrew from
the Methodist conference following
the beginning of his trial before a
church board on the charge of i'm.
morality, has filed suit for $4,000,
charging SANDER, against prominent
ministers and others. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

a Mildred-Of course. care more for
mans true love than for the amount
OF money he spends" Clothilde-"Oh,
OF Counsel" Mildred-"But still, It's
awfully hard to hold a cheap man
dear"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Acted Like a Client.

Young Lawyers it creditor or
client who is waiting to see me i?
Clerk-lt must be a client, sir,
think, as he was just putting your sill.
yer inkstand in his pocket as came
-Simpliscissimus.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

King Edwards indignation at the
improperly Of London performance
may cause q number of English play.
wright to follow up the practice Of
making first productions in America.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Made themselves Great.

From the ranks of the poor and
lowly and the despised have come in.
tellectual giants who,4 by head and
hand, have enriched the world and at
the same time have reflected ever.
lasting luster on themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Princes may come and princes may
80, but the. tuft-hunters and the silly
people who imagine themselves su
perior to the institutions Of their coun
try will probably continue on exhibit
fion,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Should Let Well Enough Alone.

0HUulu Iet WET Enough NIoHe.
Charles--I heard the other day that
Gerald Is going to get married
Edward-Well, why shouldn't he?
Hes comfortably we'll off.
That's Just the whole point. Why
doesn't he remain so?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Contrarjness.

"They say coal Is going to be high
on account Of q scarcity in the mar
ket."
and yet every dealer in the place
has coal to burn. Baltimore Amer.
icaa. u \, $s n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

A Texas paper refers to "the saw.
ages inhabiting Manhattan Island"
Some Texan has evidently been play.
ing the role Of q tenderfoot' in New
York.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

A scientist says that first love is
"a species Of cerebral commotion and
4 stirring Of some hitherto dormant
associations by appropriatipe affini.
tive impression" o, pshaw! .-'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

A Detroiter was arrested twice on
the same day, thus showing another
instance In which the police are not,
like lightning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Women are to wear pointed shoes
this fall. which ought to be good news
for the chiropodists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

When man gets to be big smoke
in his own town somebody up and
names a cheroot after him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

The farmers will be $1,000, 900, 600
richer after this years crop Is har'
vested; that is, about 500 apiece
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

It's all well enough to ask advice,
but occasionally man makes the
mistake Of following 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Wisdom is knowing how ignorant
We are and keeping the knowledge 70
ourselves,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
Admiral Mahan Under Knife

New York.-Rear Admiral A, T..
Mahan. authority on naval affairs, re-
Gently underwent surgical operation
at a sanitarium in this CITY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Hustle for what you can get, and
don't worry about what you cant
have.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Sonoma, Cal, tells the world that
It has soda water well. This will
amount to little unless an ice cream
wen can be bored to work in conjunc'
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

A boy who swallowed a whistle,
elects music with every breath. and
the neighbors are only glad that he
did not swallow a piano. We
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Yes. the wife beater ought to have
= good, stiff dose OF his own medi-
cine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Know how to give without hesita'
ton, how to lose without regret, how
to acquire without meanness.-George
Sand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Don't tell all you know. II you want
people to think you know more than
you do.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

The easiest way to get popular with
people 10 to let them bore You.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04
The Whole Thjnu.

ITS called Loving Cup you say?
My! what big cup it is. What's it
for?" '.
For rum punch and things like
that" e r..s e.. ..,.~,.
Put why is it called loving cup?'
Because it's for people loving rum
punch and things like that"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

A man ceases to be the whole thine
AFTER taking unto himself . better hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Does any one know where the dead
Of night ID buried?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

!, Bath tubs are as useful on farm
as anywhere else, only some folks
don't seem to think SO,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-10-04

Many Goats in europe. y
Seventeen countries in Europe have
100000 goats. r
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22

The cold winters and other un-
favorable conditions are driving
many maaans people away from the
northern states, and numerous
inquiries are being made con-
cerning this section of the coun-
try by those who are seeking a
more pleasant cline.
Mrs. Lizzie Mcdaniel of John
son township filed suit for divorce
here Wednesday from her h IS
band, Alvis Mcdaniel, alleging
cruel treatment as a cause for the
action. The couple was married
in June 1906, and lived together
about one month. Mrs. McDa1iel
is only 10 years of age.
"a The condition of W. D. Coch =
ran, who was stricken with
paralysis last week, has improved
some during the past few days,
out Mr.. Cochran is still seriously
IL, He has not been able tC
speak since suffering the stroke
and is apparently deaf, not being
able to understand others. How
ever, he is able to communicate
with members of his family by
writing.
Mrs. W. T. Campbell died al
her home at Poughkeepsie last
Sunday morning, after a short
illness, and the remains were
laid away Monday afternoon in
the presence of a large number
of friends of the family. Mrs
Campbell was an excellent lady
and leaves a husband and several
grown children. Many friends
sympathize with the bereaved
relatives.
.sse.a
lice Hamm, young man who
lives in lizard county, several
miles west Of Evening Shade,
was kicked by mule last Friday
and very severely injured He
had his team hitched to the
wagon and had started to drop
the traces when one Of the mules
kicked, the blow striking him
full in the breast. Three ribs
were broken, besides the painful
bruises. Mr.. Hamm is in no
danger Of losing his life apparent
ly, but the accident will keep him
from work for some time. He is
a brother of W. B. Hamm of'tIts
placl--, -~~ti
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22

k/Walter Metcalf and Allen
Davidson captured nineteen pos
sums Friday night. This was was a a
big haul, and they can explain il
es9syou.
Mrs. May Love, after having
had her children in school here
for several months past, has
moved back to her farm near
Franklin.
+ A stock man from Missouri
spent several days in Evening
Shade last week, He was trying
to sell a stallion and had a price
of 81, 200 on the animal.
L. L. Founders, a Sharp coun-
ty product, who is working for
S. A. Hail C Co. of BatesvilIe,
has the gratitude of this shop for
a dollar on subscription.
You can increase your Cottor
Crop 30 to 100 percent by buying
Virginia. Carolina Fertilizer from
Barnett Bros. Mer. Co.,
BatesviIle, Ark.
County surveyor Rufus K
Arnold made us a very pleasant
call while in town last Saturday
He is doing a large amount Of
surveying and says he is several
weeks behind with his work.
George Mcknight was up from
Reed one day this week and
called on the Record. Mr.,
Mcknight lost his residence and
contents by fire several months
ago, and is just getting new
residence ready to occupy,
"A petition has been filed with
County Judge Kelley asking that
the town Of Cave City be incor.
porated and the matter will be
acted upon at the term Of county
court next month. Surveyor
Arnold has lately surveyed and
laid out the town.
Rev. P. H. Wilkerson Of Cush-
man and his brother, Robert
Wilkerson, Of Grange, left last
night for Hot Springs for the
benefit of Robert Wilkerson, who
is in very bad health. Rev. Will
kerson intended to help in a
meeting here, but owing to the
seriousness Of his brothers illness
concluded to make the trip with
him. .-Batesville Guard. r
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22

T. j. Gay, an old citizen OF
Bengay, was visitor to town
one day this week.
Druggist W. C. Snow left
Thursday morning for Batesville
to be absent few days on busi-
ness.
Miss Alice Lasley Of Osceola
is visiting her brother, James
Lasley, who is a student in the
school here.
Rev. G. S. Morehead filled his
regular appointment at the
| Methodist church Sunday night,
delivering a forceful sermon.
According to our old and re-
liable friend, the almanac,
spring began at exactly thirty
three minutes past noon Thurs
day.
T. ]. Davidson and Judge
Smith locked horns as opposing
counsel in a lawsuit before ESQ.
]. G. Sims of Lave Creek town
ship Wednesday.
The tax collector will be at
Hardy on Monday, April 1, and
remain six days, with the excep-
ton of Friday, the 5th, when he
will be at Williford.
DR.. W. E. Founders was here
Wednesday and left Thursday
morning for Nowata, |, T., where
he will practice his profession
His family will remain at Sidney
a few weeks yet.
Evening Shade friends have
learned of the approaching mar.
riage Of W. L. Stokes at Bartlett
Texas, to Miss Elizabeth Daniel
which event will take place Sun
day, March 81. Mr.. Stokes
friends extend congratulations
and best wishes in advance.
A bill has passed both houses
of the general assembly exempt
ing Lawrence county from the
provisions of the law regulating
the removal Of county seats. Ar
effort will be made to move the
county seat of the Western
District of Lawrence county from
Powhatan, and Black Rock anc
lmboden are competitors.
A representative Of a railroad
company, said to be the Rocl
Island, was in Evening Shade
two or three days lately looking
over the country. He declared
his company wanted TO put {
railroad through this section O.
country if the business Of Tho
country would justify it, and the
resources, present and probable
were the principal point Of his
investigation while here, He lef
Monday, going to Poughkeepsie
and Cave City,
Robert Gilmore, who lives near
Reed, accidentally shot himself
while carelessly handling a pistol
several days ago. He had not
used the pistol in some time and
taking it from its hiding place,
he threw the weapon across his
right knee to unbreech it. In
stantly the pistol fired, the ball
striking him in the leg just
above the left knee. Doctors
have been unable to locate the
bullet, but the wound is healing,
and it is said Gilmore will suffer
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22

The Joo Endsloy spoken Of
above ia a son Of Joseph bndsley,
who has lived on q farm IN Rich.
woods township, in this county,
for a number Of years, The
younger Endsloy has been in
serious trouble before, and was
sent TO The penitontIary from this
county moro than two years ago
for stealing u horse from Il, b.,
Lloyd of Lebanon township, Ho
served a year and was released
from the state prison last August.
AT the timo ho was sont TO tho
ponItentiary from this county ho
had two brothers In the penItentl.
ary, who were sent up from
White county for larceny.
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Notice Of Municipal Election.

Notice Ia hereby given that there will be Hn el.
oction held In the Incorporated town Of Evening
Shade, Sharp county, Arkansaa, on
Tuesday, April 2, 1907,
for tho purpose Of oleotng one Mayor one Re-,
eordor and five Aldermen TO serve for the year on.
suing, or until their successors are elected and
qualified,
Caude.L Coger. Mayor.
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Road Notice.

Notice Ia hereby given that the undersigned pc
tItoners will apply to the April term of the Coun'
ty Court of Sharp county for m order reviewing
opening up and laying out portion of the old
Ash Flat and liatcsvlllc road, commencing nj the
Camp Ground spring, In Lave Creek township,
District No, 4 and running In southoaatcrly d.
roetIon, terminating at The George w. Bland place
In Washington township, DIstret No, lg
George W, Bland, ct al,
Petitioners,
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark
February %. 1907.

Notice Ia hereby given that David M. Van
Of Balboa, Ark, has filed notice OF his intcn'i
to make final Five Year proof In support Of
claim, viz Homestead Entry No. 2i132, msf
April l. 1901, for tho east half northeast Quah''
section Is, township 10, north, range wcg
and that said proof will be made before the Cs'
Of Sharp county, Ark, NJ Evening Shade, An
on April 10. 1907.
lie names the following witnesses to provo
continuous residence upon and cultivation oil
land. viSi
j. l.. Powell, s. W. Anderson. W. +. WhhNdI
Geo. Whitlock, all Of Balboa, Ark,
II. II. Myers, Register
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark
February %, 1901

Land Office at Little Rock Afk
February 20, 1901
Notice Ia hereby given that Thomas f. bynn1
Evening Shade Ark has filed notice OF his in''I
ton TO mako final Five Year proof In support \
hla claim, vIsi Homestead Entry No, sisio' ma'|
Sept 10, 1900, for the wost half northwest dusHa|
section 10, township II, north range 0 west ''|
that said proof will be made before the CLERK I
Sharp County, at Evening Shade, Ark, on hp"|
10, 1907. n
lie names the following witnesses TO prown|
continuous residence upon md cultivation "''I
land gIzi
Il. Il. Clear. j. W. Williams, Thos, NJ, Mayben1
Peter Hansen, oil Of Evening Shade, hrk'
II. II. Myers, Register
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
JOE ENDSLEY,

Hot Springs, March l5-The
wife Of Joe Endsloy, the man
who has been bound over to
await the action Of the federal
Grand Jury on a charge Of rifIing
a mail bag at Cotter, Ark, some
time ago, has applied for u decree
Of absolute divorce in tho Chan
Gerry Court Of this county, Mrs,
Endsley alleges in her petition
that her husband confessed to
having committed the robbery at
Cottor
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Warning Order.

Sharp Chancory Court, Southern District
Lizzo W. Mcdaniel. Plaintiff,
vs.
Avs Mcdaniel Defendant
The defendant, Alyis Mcdaniel IL warned "a
appear In this court within 80 days and anBwor
tho complaint of the plamtlf, Lizsio w. Mcdaniel.
This March 20, 1907,
Arthur Sullivan Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Notice For Publication,
Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, !
tai an iua7 [

II VH nVI TVVTI
Notice Ia hereby given that joel W, Williams Of
Evening shrdo Ark, has nod notice of ha Inten.
ton 10 make hna Five Year prCof In support Of
hls claim, vl,l Homestead Entry No, gil00, made
May 10, 1900, for The south half northeast quarter
section ., township II, north range d west and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk Of
Sharp County at Evening Shade Ark, Oh April
10, 1907
lie names the following witnesses TO prove hip
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of thc
land, yiBi
Robert II, Clear, Thomas Lynn, Oliver Sehalea,
Peter Hansen, all Of Evening Shade, Aria
II, II, Myers, Register.
Sharp County record., 1907-03-22
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Little Rock. A. Ark
tfak ul 1907, \

Feb, -, 1901
Notice 10 hereby given that John A, Sander,
Matthew'S Ark. has Aled notice Of hia in'en's
TO make final Five Year proof In support "aI
claim, vlBl Homestead Entry No, gJOps' Wv
Feb, gl 1900, for the south half northwest QUAR-
northwest quarter northwest quarter ana so''
west quarter northeast quarter, section sS' 'ory
ship IL north, range west, and that said p".|
will be made before the Clerk Of Sharp coun"' 4
Evening Shade, Ark, on April ib 1901 ,l
lie names the following witnesses to pro',O
continuous residence upon and cultivation ""l
land, VIII
James PEBBLES and John Lloyd Of Ma,u''
Arkr j, II, Waiting of poughkeepsie, Arh" ""
Sampson u, Goir Of SmithvIlle, Ark
n, II, Myers, Replp'''