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A rnnnr man IN penn.srlranla !

A young man in Pennsylvania ran
a foot race with his prospective
father-in-law, the parental consent de-
pending on the result of the race.
Young men have run foot races be-
fore with their fathers-in-law with the
young ladies as tire prizes. but they
always heretofore have CARVED their
prizes with them to the minister's
house as the goal.
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THE yOKEssnTH.

Elephas-Do you care for heavy
morning mealf
Elephqm-No; prefer the light con
tinental style. Breakfast-a half ton
Of hay aud demi-hogshead OF water.
-Woman's Home Companion.
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How long DOES your wife expect
to remain away"
well. she took six trunks VITA
mr.. 20 | suppose she will be gone
about month and a half. Chicago
ReoGd-Herald
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
County Court Clerk.

The Sun is authorized to announce
Hiram Smedley q candidate FOR re-
election 70 the ONCE OF Clerk OF the
noCrscken County Court subject to
TIE action OF the Democratic party.
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These crooked legislators OF ours
are Just as bad as counterfeiters, ="
said Knox, in the same class. In
fact
Think so?" asked Dudley.
.'Surel They're forever making
and passing bad bills. Washington
Star.
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Daily ThOught.

"He who shall pass judgment on
the records of our life IS the same
that formed us In frailty"-R l..
Stevenson.
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Our idea of hypocrite is mar
ried man who pretends to feel sor-
ry for a bachelor.
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you DON'T HAVE TO WAIT

kvery dose makes you feelbsuer. Ls.-ro'
L seps your whole ,nsides right Sold on the
money back plan everywhere. Price 70 cents.
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A nation awaits Mr.. Bryan's ex-
p,anation Of his planks on tariff re-
form and federal injunctions.
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her lay a narrow strip OF young ma
plies. and beyond this the wide park
road wound at the foot OF steep
wooded CHI. The place was perfectly
quiet save for the splash aud babble OF
the creek
Ito be- contin'-ed I'm next issue.)
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Many a man who gets his back up
like a camel acts ike a bear.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-08-21

Personally appeared before me
shis Aug. 1, 1908, Z. J. Paxton,
general manager OF The Sun, who
afirms that the above statement OF
the circulation OF The Sun for the
month of July, 1908, is true to the
best of his knowledge and belief.
My commission expires January
10, 1912. w. f. PAXTON,
Notary Public, McCracken Co.
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Notice 20 Tax Payers.

Your state and county tax for 1903
must be paid on or before October !.
1908, TO save extra cost.
]. w. OGlTvIE. s. NJ. c.
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Why the Republican Party Should Be
Successful in November.

idea. I'm 1868 the people were COM
mitied TO the cause OF human liberty;
the Idea of Liberty aud Union" ex-
parded for the first time into the
reality Of the American nation.
In 1879 money was committed to
a specie basis; specie was at once.
until 1898. no longer sought. and
government bonds went to premium
al the reduced rate OF interest. In
lS9c business men were again COM
United TO confidence: before q slr,rle
statute was enacted prosperity hsi In
and In ten years bank deposits almoH
tFeb,od--a permanent gain which the
iect NJ panic, a state OF mind" now
completely dlspeNcd. scarcely touched
In 1906 business Was committed 10
far methods; wlihCat compu.sicl
Violations largely ceased.
tn" Republican party, at each
pfrod. sounded the public oonsr,c ace.
felt the nat,caal pulse. framed its
policies In response. and realized I'm
law the dominant American ldea. Us
constructive past assures lts con-
Dfuctlve future. II s today a. q
always has been. THE Party nt TO
GoyCrn."
tN.-The Party of Statesmen.
The party OF s,atesmanhip. q has
ben the training school OF statesmen.
Hs poi.css have been forged IN the
heat Of public discussion. tempered
In the celebration and shaped IN the
corfllct OF many trained minds. and
diuwn and haa.B wrought for ne
tunffsy's we fare. Dominating rs
nvmbc-s through prinospits u a..
suIer unity IN goye7nment: lts
s,aunchcst partlsans have made the
grfaie-t contributions % naHor1l pro-
grsg. The roster q as iead,is IL
the rational roll OF honor OF pubic
scrtice.
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Tho Evening s.m--ios . Week.
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CONTINUED from last Issue.)
T@ -E-gX
N Chapter XII

This Is AMERICA. MR.. ARMIrAGF."
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II IN G., planting green
and gold banners on old
Virginia battlefields.
crossed the Potomac and
occupied Washington.
Shirley Claiborne
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Big Revival at Biggers

A special dispatch from Biggers,
received by the Star Herald We'd
nesday, says:
One of the biggest revival meet
ings ever held here is in progress at
this place this week. Rev. Henley
is here with his tent and is having
large crowds at each service Ten
have united with the Christian
church and were baptized Tuesday.
Revs. Leroy of Black Rock, Nc
Kelvey of Paragould, and Snider of
Jonesboro are assisting Rev. Carter
with the Methodist revival. There
were 2l conversions and additions
to the Methodist church Tuesday
night. This is the third week for
them and about forty have been
added to the Methodist church dur
ing the meeting. 1t Is estimated
that 500 people attended church in
Biggers Tuesday night, and the
crowd is increasing. The Metho-
dist have baptizing Thursday and
will continue their meeting during
this week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Jury List No. 2

Following is the list No. 2 of
petit jurors doing duty in circuit
court this week:
Newt Horsman, B. +. Mitchell,
Alb Prevett, w. L. Jackson, H. p.
Waldron, Gus Mock, Dewitt Ha-
good, w. X. Herd, Frank Benson,
John Edrington, Beno Liebhaber,
Antoine Hausman, VIM. Dunn, John
Price, John Jackson, George Wells,
G. M. kirkpatrick, VIM. Miller,
Ed Rose, w. w. Harper, VIM.
Montgomery, Clarence Skiles, Isaac
Hirst and VIM. Nef.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
September
Loyal Americans of the
Republic

The Loyal Americans met in the
X. of P. Hall, Aug 4, 1905, for
the purpose of recognizing. There
was large and enthusiastic atten-
dance. District Manager &. W.
Truax, explained, the working and
financial condition of the order
which was highly satisfactory to the
members.
The secret work was then exem-
plifed. After which officers were
elected as follows.
Ex-President, J. s. Anderson;
President, J. C, Bowers; Vice.
President, X. N. SchoonoVer; Sec.
retary, Mrs. II. Ella White; Prelate,
Mrs. Ella Schoonover; Sergeant, j.
w. Presley; lst Corporal, Mrs.
Amber Seaman; end Corporal, Mrs.
Stella Lucas; Orderly, Jas, K. Byrd;
Guard, Isaac Hirst; Sentinel, J. A
Waddle; Medical examiner, DR.. w
E. Hamil
After the election Citizen Truax
installed and instructed the officers
in their duties. The l.. A. r. has
very bright prospects in Pocahontas.
District Manager Truax has re-
organized large number of Assem-
blies in this state that are growing
rapidly.
1t is as good as the best and bet
ter than the rest, is the L. A. r.
DR.. Throgmorton reports a new
boy baby at the home of r. II.
Smith and wife, born one day last
week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Paid Taxes Too Late

Poll taxes paid after the first
Saturday preceding the first Mon
day in July are of no value as a
qualification to vote, according to
Attorney General William f. Kir-
by, who was called on to decide
this question, 1t appears that in
an Arkansas county about 600 poll
taxes were paid at one time on July
9th of the present year, and it is
held by the attorney general that
poll tax receipts issued for these
payments will not entitle the holders
to vote in the coming general
election.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Killed US. Marshal

&. w. Smith, supposed to have
been a secret service officer or Unit.
ed States marshal, was shot and
killed by w. B. Whitwell, at Pine,
Mo, early last Friday morning
Young Whitwell recently deserted
the United States army, and Smith
was trying to arrest him when the
killing took place. officer Smith
had made an attempt to ARE,
WhlLwell a couple of days previous
to the killing, but Whltwell re-
sisted arrest, knocked the officer
down and ran. The officer was on
the lookout for Whitwell Friday
morning, and as he drove by the
postoffice at Pine in spring wagon
on his way to Doniphan, the officer
ordered him to halt, which Whit
well refused to do, and the officer
fired two fhots at him. Whitwell
then took double barrel shot gun
which he had in the wagon and
fired one shot at the officer, hitting
MIN in the stomach and killing him
almost instantly. The officers
home was in Chicago.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Hurt by Fall

Marian, the sweet little daughter
of Mr., and Mrs. S. F. Harrison of
Biggers fell from wagon to the
con crete sidewalk in front of the
Ida May Hotel on last surdsS af-
ternoOn and sustained serious in
juries from the effect of which she
was quite ill for several days. 1t
was several hours.after the injury
before little Marian regain con
sciouspes', but the phi sician reports
that she is getting along nicely and
the hope is entertained foa her
speedy recovery.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
COwherd Wins in Missouri

Latest reports from the primary
election held in Missouri last Tues
day, Hon. w. s. Cowherd of Kan.
sas City, has lead of about 25, 600
votes over his nearest opponent,
Hon. Dave Ball of Pike county
Cowherd carried the cities of st.
Louis and Kansas City, by great
big majorities, while Ball carried
a majority Of the smaller counties
Herbert 5. Hadley received the Re.
publican nomination without oppos
ition. 1t was Missouri's frst trial
at primary election and conse
quently very light vote was cast,
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
VOLUME XVII NUMBER 48
Will Dedicate Church

The Baptist people of this city
are making elaborate preparations
for their church dedication which
takes place next Sunday week, Aug.
is. The dedicltory sermon will he
preached by Rev R.G. Bowers, the
noted Baptist Divine of Little Rock,
and a very interesting and appr6pri.
ate program for the days services is
being prepared by the local Qem-
bers. A cordial invitation is extern
ded to the public to attend the ser
vices.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Card of Thanks

To all the host of neighbors and
friends who assembled at our home
on Monday Aug. 3. and by their
kindly acts of assistance and tender
loving words Of sympathy and con-
ISOLATION, tried to Tighten the deep
grief at the loss of our darling lit.
tie Harold Newton, our precious
boy, we owe tenderest thanks to
grateful hearts, and also those who
so kindly gave their sympathetic
presence and aid at his interment
in POcahontas, We shall ever rem.
ember with deep feelings of graft
tude and love.
f. Newton Ellis and Family
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Changed Date of Election

An act was passed by the last ses-
sion of the general assembly chang
ing the time for holding the general
state elections in Arkansas on ac-
count of the fact that heretofore the
general elections fell on Labor Day.
This bill was introduced by Senator
Toney, and is as follows:
"On the second Monday in Sep
tember, 1908, and every two years
thereafter, there shall be held an
election in each precinct and ward
in this state for the election of all
elective state, county and township
officers, whose term of Office is fixed
at two years; and state senators in
their respective districts when the
terms for which senators may have
been elected shall expire before the
next general election; and for judges
of the supreme and circuit courts
when the term of office of any
Judge shall expire before the next
general election; and for prosecut-
ing attorneys
"That all mills, mines, shops and
factories in the state of Arkansas
shall suspend work on the day Of
each general election, Or change the
working force of employees, not
later than 4 o'clock p. m. in order
that their employees MAJ exercise the
right of franchise.
A penalty of S25 to $3.50 is fixed
forany violation of the abovesection
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Robbed Attorney General

Sneak thieves entered the room of
Attorney General Ki.by Saturday
night, says Little Rock dispatch,
and stole the suit of clothes he had
made recently to take trip to St.
Paul. Several trinkets that he had
purchased for his wife and children
while in St. Paul last week were
stolen by the burglars. The attor-
neY general was sitting on the porch,
telling his friends how he and his
associate counsels knocked out the
railroad companies in the 2-cent
passenger rate injunction, when en-
trance was effected through the back
window.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Meeting Date Changed

We are requested to announce that
on account of other business matters
coming up on August 20, the date
set for the next meeting of the
county Farmers Union, the meet
ing date has been postponed one
week and will be held in Pocahon-
tas on the first Saturday in Septem-
ber. All Locals will please take
notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Endorse Senator Clarke

The Republicans of Marion
county in convention at Yellville
put out the following partial county
ticket: Representative, b. F. Burns
of Bruno; sheriff, F. r. Keeling Of
Crockett; clerk, A. S. Lewis of
Summit; connty Judge, j. E. Dud.
ley of Sylvia.
The convention, instructed its
candidate for. the legislature, if
elected, to- cast his vote for James
p. Clarke for the Uuited States
senate, as there was no chance to
elect United States senator by the
republicans of this state, and as
they had choice between demo
Gratis, they considered Mr.. Clarke
the most representative democrat in
the state.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
EpwOrth League Program
Leader-ElIa Bigger

Leader-Ella Bigger
Following is the program for the
Epworth League for Sunday after.
noon, August 8.
Subject--The passing of selfish
ness; The Devoted Life.
Scripture Reading--Ruth Pringle.
Song.
Prayer.
The life hid with Christ in God is
the Christians Ideal Y Willie Spikes.
Does God accept our lives to in.
vest them?-Paul Miller and James
Graham
When we first surrender to Christ,
is the victory over self-will-L. F.
Blankenthip.
Song.
We have agreed to do the will of
God. What is that Williamson
Stacy and Miss Slaughter.
Many are selfish through ignor-
ance-Alma Spikes.
Some are selfish through inaction
Maud Miller.
Song and Benediction.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
No Earthly Excuse

There is no reasonable excuse for
any man to live in a town if he
doesn't like it. If you have no
word or commentator to say for
your town, it's institutions or peo-
pie, emigrate. You won't stop the
town clock by going away. The
church bells will have the same
musical ring, the little dogs will
play just as well and the pure air,
bright sunshine and sparkling water
will have the same healthgiving
properties. Speak good word for
your neighbor, if you can; if you
cannot, don't everlastingly enlarge
on his faults. If ou have become
thoroughly disgruntled move away;
go some where where things will
suit you.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Farmers Union in Session

The state Farmers Union is in
session at Little Rock this week
with about 300 delegates present.
State President j. B. Lewis presi-
ded at tire opening. Stirring
speeches were made by Hon. Geo.
w. Donaghey, Democratic nomi-
nee for governor, President G. S.
Barrett Of the National Farmers
Union, of Union City, Ga. Ran,
dolph county IS represented at the
meeting by John N. Jones, <. Y.
Jenkins and James Dunn.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Election Commissioners

AT the meeting Of the state board
Of elect commissioners at Little
Rock this week, DIR Z. K. Pringle,
John l.. Fry, Democrats, and ]. s.
Anderson, Republican, were APP
pointed election co mmisioners for
Randolph county for the ensuing
two years. These gentlemen were
appointed on joint recommendation
of the chairmen of the Democatic
and Republican county central
committees. Lee Winters, s. K.
Spikes and I. j. Sharum are the
new, commissioners for Lawrence
county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Speaking Dates

The Republican candidates fol
representative and county Judge
evidently intend to make a thorough
canvass of the county between now
and the general election, September
IA. 1t is not yet known whether
the Democratic nominees will meet
them, but it is thought they will,
at some of the appointments, at
least. The list Of appointments,
as handed us by the Republican
chairman, is as follows:
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Verdict for Defendants

One of the most interesting law
cases tried during the present BERN
OF circuit court was the eiectnent
suit brought by Rhoda Skaggs
against 5 +. A. Russell, Jas. Smith,
administrator, and Tom Suufner,
Sam Lee, }. w. and Horace MeMul-
len, ct al, aud disposed of here
this week. Miss Skaggs, was suing
the defendants for 400 acres of
Black river bottom nj, for vh;c'i
she bad deed made in favor of her
self in 1889. The case CONSUMED
three. whole days, during which
time nearly forty witnesses were
examined. The plaintiff was rep
resented. bv Witt & Schoonoyer,
John T. Lomax, and r. H. Black;
the defendants being represented by
Geo. I. Black, Gustav Jones, Judge
Jordon, T. W lCamPGelII. and Hen
derson Brothers. The jury was
out about ten minutes and returned
a verdict in favor of the defendants.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Uses Electric Iron

Many of the modern labor-saving
appliances recently put into opera
tion are now in use in this city
Mrs Wills is now using an electric
iron in her home, and finds that il
is a wonderful device for saving
labor, fuef and heat. 1t was in
stalled, for experiment, by NJ. M.
Carter of the Poeahortas lee and
Power Compan and every lady in
Pocahontas is respectfully invited
to call and see it in operation.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Financial Statement

On the second page of this issue
of the Star Herald appears the re
port Of County Clerk Mont r. Arm
strong on the financial condition of
the county. Note the neatness of
the form in which the statement
is gotten up and place the credit
where credit is due-to the efficiency
of our worthy county clerk.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Will Commence Meeting

Rev. K. p, Minton, pastor, assis-
ted by Evangelist O. +. Brian of
Little Rock, will begin series of
meetings at the Baptist church here
on next Sunday. Rev. Brian is a
minister of much note and his
prehing will no doubt attract large
congregations 50 each service. The
public is cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Death at Mamma

Harold Newton, the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. (. Newton Ellis, died
very suddenly at their home near
Mamma on last Sunday and the re-
mains were laid to rest in the Ma
sonic cemetery here Monday. The
Star Herald extends sincere sym
pathy to the bereaved parents.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07

If the money that went into the
dram shops had been thrown into
the fire and burned up, it would
have been better for the religions
and moral advancement of our
country than to spend it that wav
There is nothing made or saved or
gainel in any way by the liquor
traffic; all the revenue it brings the
town or State or the nation. is -,
more than a premium paid for III,
suppression OF crime.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
New Jury Commissioners

At the opening of court here
Monday the following gentlemen
were appointed jury commissioners
of Randolph county for the ensuing
year: Ben A. Brown, Alf Skinner
and Joe Weisenbaeh. .,s.q =.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Wedding Sunday

Arthur Cooper aud Miss Willie
DAVIS were married at the home of
Uncle Sam Thompson, near Shiloh,
on last Sunday, Esq. Arch Stephens
officiating. The groom is well
known young man of this city and
the bride is an accomplished young
lady of the Shiloh neighborhood,
Their friends are Offering best
wishes.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
DOINGS IN CIRCUIT COURT

To the delight of his many friends,
Judge Meeks was again able to take
charge of the "mills of justice"
Monday morning, and the work of
melting out justice continues. The
following cases have been disposed
of since our last report:
Hiram Simmons, selling mortgag-
ed property, jury trial, not guilty.
Same, gaming, plea of guilty,
fine $40.
Will Reed, carrying pistol, dis
missed at cost of defendant.
g. +. Maynard, assault and bat
terry, jury trial, guilty, fine one cent.
Ed Jackson, gaming, plea of
guilty, fine SO.
Slme, mol pros.
John Adair, selling liquor, con-
tinued.
}. L. Robinson, gaming, mol
pros.
Louis Johnson, gaming, plea Of
guilty, fine SO.
Ed Dame, gaming, plea of guilty,
fine $40.
Frank Adair, selling liquor with
out license, dismissed at cost of de-
fendant.
Bunk Black, selling liquor, plea
of guilty, fine $50.
Frank Adair, selling liquor, mol
pros.
Ollie Brown, disturbing the peace,
continued.
Wiley Bigger, gaming, plea of
guilty, fine $40.
> Same, gaming, mol pros.
John Langford, gaming, plea Of
guilty, fine $40.
Same, gaming, mol pros.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07
Some Fine Tomatoes

We are under obligations to S.
L. Bispham for half dozen of the
finest tomatoes ever, Mr.. Bispham
and his brother are in the tomato
business in earnest now and are run
ming their canning factory every
day. This is their first crop of
tomatoes and it is estimated that off
of two acres they will put up over
two thousand cans. If anybody is
in doubt as to whether it pays to
raise tomatoes in large quantities
we respectfully refer you to Mr..
Bispham.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07

We will sell you anything in
Heal Estate you want from a 40 to
a 1000 acre farm, wild timber lands
any size tract 40 to 1900 acres, town
property any kind from vacant resi-
dence lots to al two stony brick tusi-
ness house. Shannon Bros. DE
Clerk Real Estatd ).
Misses Helen nd Viola Lhrog-
morton lett first Of the week for
Pixies Peak and other Colorado
summer resorts. They expect 10 be
gone about two weeks and will
visit several states in the middle
west during that time, =
Joe Weisenbacb remembered us
with a choice piece Of meat from
his barbecue at Brockett Saturday.
The treat was a tOCthsome slice of
well cooked ham, which goes to
show that Joe is firm in the belief
that the best is none too geOd for
the editors.
Mrs. R. A Roberts and Saugh-
ter, Miss Lillian returned home
Monday from a few weeks visit
with W. M. Hogan aud farsaay at
Norfork.
Bishop J. B. Morris has ISSUED
an order for meeting of the priests
of the diocese to be held in Little
Rock in October for the purpose of
formulating statutes for the govern
ment of the diocese. The meeting
will be something similar to synod
held in other dioceses Of the United
States and will be presided over by
Bishop Morris. The sessions will
be held in st. Andrews cathedral.
Wall Bros. received large ship
ment of fall goods first Of the week,
1t looks a little like crowdirG the
season, but the ladies are Always
ready for change, and jake saws
they are going like wild fire.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07

Oliver Byers and wife of near
town are the proud parents of a new
baby girl.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07

w. NJ. Ford and family of Hoxie
spent Sunday in Pocahontas, guests
of relatives.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-08-07

Sheriff w. A. Jackson has been
unable to attend his duties in court
this week on account of illness.