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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
DAMASCUS.

It seems as though we have a pro- tracted drouth on hand, from the ap- pearance of things at present. Early corn is suffering very badly from the two weeks dry weather we have just passed through. Late corn and cotton are not suffering so much.
 There is some sickness in our com- munity at present.
 Corbet Privett is convalescing very nicely from an attack of remittant fever at this writing.
 The picnic at Martinville last Satur- day produced two fights. The one be- tween ]. N. Martin of Springfield and Ed. Rogers of Bee Branch did not show much skill and was of short duration with no damage of any note. The one between Ned Cole of Bee Branch and Jesse Moore of Martinville was of lit tie longer duration and showed signs of some little skill and resulted in each party receiving several bruises, but no serious injury, as the work was all done with their fists.
 The Damascus Sunday school elected its officers and teachers for the third quarter Sunday, and resulted as follows: Superintendent M. A. Linn; assistant, William Brown; secretary. Irwin Cossey treasurer, Fred Short; teacher of the adult department, J. F. Sims; teachers of the intermediate department, Dora Mcgee and Sadie Pierce; teacher of the infant department, Emma Mcgee.
 Mrs. Martha Sledge visited on Negro Hill last week and was brought home quite ill Saturday morning. She is re- ported much improved at present.
 Mrs. M. $. Linn returned last Friday from Morrilton after having been under the care of Dr. Cowder for mouth. She seems to be much improved.
 Several of our merchants were trading in Conway last week. Conway comes pretty near getting Damascus trade.
 Owen T. Richardson is now visiting his father at Melbourne, IZard county.
 Frank Tomason and family were the guests of Geo. Cunningham and family Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Annie Tindall of this place visit ed her son, Houston, of Rabbits Ridge yesterday.
 Geo. Mcgee on last Saturday started up his sawmill for the summers work.
 Mr. Barrett has purchased half inter est in the mill and gin property of Tindall & Yancey.
 Aunt Mary Linn visited at Dr. Joe Huttos at Wooster last week.
 Misses Maggie Patterson and Sudie Spires returned Friday from visit to Morrilton and Plumerville. June 2o.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
HAMLET.

Crops in our vicinity are badly in need of rain.
 Aubry Wilkinson has been quite sick the past few days.
 The New Liberty Singing Class is i'm proving with each meeting. Everybody should encourage them and help them all they can.
 Frank Bailey went to Conway today He was accompanied by Miss Eunice Wilson, who has been the guest of his mother the past few days.
 Eldon Hazel and Dallas Hopkins each have new buggy.
 Miss Leila, Fora, Willie and Mary Watson attended the Children's Day ex- ercises at Mt. Pisgah Sunday. They report a large crowd and everybody seemed to have good time.
 Mrs. Bettie Watson of Conway spent Sunday here the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will Hazel. June 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
CENTER POINT.

Health is good. Weather cool for this time of year. Corn IS needing rain badly and if we don't have a shower soon the crop will be short.
 Mrs. Nancie Jones of Conway is visit ing relatives and old friends here this week.
 Mrs. Flossy Gap from Little Rock is the guest of friends here.
 Mrs. Daisy Boardman left Sunday for Mineola, Texas, to visit her mother.
 On last Monday four men passed through here enroute from Little Rock to St. Louis. They were in an auto mobile.
 Robert Bass from Enders was in this section Sunday visiting his brother.
 There is fish fry today on Cypres: and a great many are going.
 There is a fine lot of hay being put uF in this section.
 Gus Maddox has come here iron Hendrix College and is staying at Mrs Eliza Jones.
 A glorious Fourth of July to one ant all, is our wish. June 30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
GREENBRIER.

Jim Love went to Conway Tuesday.
 Everybody remember the Fourth oi July, and go somewhere and celebrate the day.
 Mrs. E. T. Williams and children vis- ited at Guy last week and visited her parental home, w. w. Glover and family.
 T. R. Douglass, Jeff Collier and John Erbacher of Conway were among us Monday.
 R. H. Strickland sent in by R. F. D. carrier No. I, last Thursday, June 25th, the first cotton bloom. It was raised on the I. B. Moore farm, four miles east of Greeubrier.
 Among those who attended the all day singing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday " re: MT. and Mrs. Wm. Lyon, Mrs. J. B. Garrett and children, John Lyon and Sam McCaul and John Wilson. They reported a good time, with fine music and singing.
 Crops in this part of Faulkner county are looking fine, but we are needing rain badly and if it does not come in a few days, the corn will suffer.
 There is something we are commenc- ing to miss in the Log Cabin here ot late-the correspondence. There used to be lot of them, in fact, they covered the entire county. Whats the matter, brother and sister; you can surely ind time to write the news, and If you knew how your news was appreciated by your neighbor you would not miss a week June 30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
COUNTY FARMERS UNION
Convention to be Held With Beryl Locah
 July to II Inclusive.

The Faulkner County Farmers Union will meet in quarterly ses-- sion with Beryl Local Union Mo- 2667, at Beryl, on July 16, r, IS. The following program will be rendered:
 Thursday Morning 1000 ooo'clock: Organization and general discus sion for good of the Order. Alter noon session 100 o'clock: Elec- ton of officers for ensuing year, also election of delegates to State Union and other business pertain ing to the general work. Evening session: Address of welcome by J. w. Clanton; response by J. R. Blessing, and general routine of work to follow.
 Friday Morning, goo o'clock: Open session; general discussion by distinguished speakers of the objects and aims of the F. E. & c. U. of A., and what 1t has accom- plished and why all farmers should be identified with 1t. Friday night, open session. Ist-How worn out land can be built up. 2nd-Land preparation for cultivation.
 The program for Saturday morn ing will be announced Friday night by the committee.
 Given out under order of the County President. w. J. Snow and R. K. Wilkerson, committee.
 Change of Date.
 On account of court week and a Sunday School Convention con- vening the second week in July at the same time the county meeting was to have been held and the fact. that some are on the programme for each meeting, the date for the. meeting of the Faulkner County Union has been changed from July 10th. I7th and 18th to Thurs day, Friday, and Saturday, July oth, 10th and 1Ith. The Conven- ton will be held with Beryl Local No. 2667, at Beryl on the Conway and Beebe road twelve miles east of Conway. All Locals please take notice of the change and. elect a full set of delegates.
 (Signed) Executive Com. E. V. JOHNSON, Chairman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
BELMONT.

Work moving off nicely. Crops are being laid by fast. In short time the farmers will be resting up and getting ready for the fall harvesting. The pros poets for a good crop in this section are exceedingly fine.
 A nice rain would cool the air, revive the crops and refresh the people.
 Blackberries have been real good for some time, though the dry weather seems to be doing great damage to them by drying them on the vine. Then quite a number of good housewives are complaining of losing them, even after they have them canned.
 Miss Ruth Russell of Little Rock IS visiting among us at present.
 Picnics are no object to us. We hope everybody will get to attend some oi them and enjoy the pleasure that they afford.
 w. s. Weymire and wife are the proud parents of young son. Yes, Methodist preacher. And chickens that have not already been killed, will soon commence to go.
 Our school at this place will begin next Monday. We hope everyone oi school age will attend, and make the enrolment larger one than we had last year.
 MT. Weymire could often be heard preaching to himself, his text being What shall it profit man If he should gain the whole world and not raise ur lawyer, preacher or doctor?"
 People from here attended services at Vilonia and Ebenezer last Sunday.
 Beryl promises the people of Faulk' ner county swell time the Fourth Ii they will only come to their celebration Quite few from here are figuring or attending
 Wishing all the correspondents and the many readers of the Log Cabin 8 merry Fourth, close this letter.
 June 2o.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
BERYL.
The Fourth.
 The Fourth of July.

The Fourth.
 The Fourth of July.
 The Fourth of July at Beryl.
 A good rain is very much needed by the crops, and corn is beginning to fire up some.
 All our farmers are about up with their crops. Cotton IS to be gone over again and then we are done.
 The Beryl school will begin the first Monday in this month, under the pro- fessorship of Jessie Wilkerson.
 The people of this neighborhood met last Saturday morning and cleared off the grounds at the school house, pre- paratory for the Big Picnic to be given on the Fourth.
 Congressman Chas. c. Reid has writ ten his acceptance to the invitation to speak here on the Fourth, on the sub- ject of Patriotism"
 Mr. Editor, you and the boys that be- long to the Log Cabin Democrat force, are especially invited to come out on the Fourth and enjoy yourselves at our picnic.
 To Center Point-We would say yes, come to our Fourth of July celebration; you will be welcome. Bring all your young men along and let them hear the speech on "Patriotism." 1 have asked several young men hereabouts if they have ever heard an address on the above subject; they all said, no; and some of them are over 20, too.
 To the Girls of Faulkner County-You all know this is Leap Year, don't you? We'll, we are going to have 25o young men of marriageable age on the grounds at our picnic the Fourth. Remember, girls, the year IS half gone, and this is your chance to get good man, as you will have quite bunch to pick from. June 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
CATO.

It's getting pretty dry and good rain would be appreciated by all.
 Farmers are up with their work and crops are in good shape.
 l. E. Hogan, D. z. Springer and Jos eph Clark went to Conway Saturday on business.
 D. z. Springer won the prize, nice hat, given by T. B. Proctor, for bringing in the first cotton bloom. He brought it in June g.
 c. $. Harrell says he is the champion cockle-burr raiser in the county. On the 2oth he got one that had 39 grown burrs on 1t.
 Charley McRaven is visiting relatives at Cato for short time.
 Dave Hoaks says he can beat anyone pitching horseshoes.
 James Steed has sold his crop to J. J.. Office.
 Bob Dukes of Conway has been visit ing Marion Head and family for several days
 Lon Halcomb and family have been visiting relatives here for the past two or three days.
 Children's Day services were held at Mt. Pisgah last Sunday. They had a nice time with plenty of good things to eat.
 Children's Day services will be held at Frenchman Mountain church Sunday, July 5th. Everybody is invited to come and enjoy themselves.
 Dr. Harrod and wife of Saltillo are visiting relatives here.
 Mayfower and Chadwick are two cor respondents we like to read. But they don't come in very regular. Why not try and get in every week. June 29.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
VILONIA.

Quite a number of teachers from this place attended the teachers institute at Conway last week.
 Miss Icy Robins of Conway is visiting here this week.
 The Henson boys have been baling hay in this locality.
 Vilonia is in need of a "cold drink stand" and the writer thinks it would be a paying investment just now.
 Miss May Wilmoth of Greenbrier was the guest of friends and schoolmates here last week.
 To Ballard School House-Vilonia is here to stay this time.
 Luther Bolls and wife, and Burr Wal thall and Miss Tillie Holt were i'll Will onia yesterday.
 I. H. Tones of Ballard School House was in town last Saturday.
 MT. Briston and wife of Virginia have stopped in Vilonia for the purpose of organizing singing school. We under stand that MT. Briston is man of wide experience and that he is a graduate of Dayton College. We welcome them to our midst and wish them success in their undertaking.
 Jesse and Claud Wilkerson of Beryl were in Vilonia yesterday.
 Reports are that Beryl is to have a big picnic on the Fourth. Quite few from here are making preparations to attend. It is to be given on the school grounds.
 Berry picking will soon be thing of the past.
 The Children's Day exercises at this place have been postponed until the second Sunday in July. Everybody try and be there, for we are going to have big time.
 The black winged Angel of Death wis ited the home of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Thomas last Saturday night, and took from them their precious little girl. Marguarette, as she was called, was an exceptionally bright child, and we ex- tend our heartfelt sympathy to the be- reaved parents. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Ford. June 29
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
BRISTOL.

Over 500 people attended the all-day singing exercises yesterday. A bounti- ful dinner was served and everybody had good time. Rev. Davis, the pas tor, preached a splendid sermon. Many people from Naylor, Enola, Mt. Vernon, and Hammonsville, were in attendance. Crops are needing rain pretty bad just now. Rev. F. P. Webb of Enders was the guest of R. Brown last Saturday.
 Joseph J. Day is visiting friends in Carlisle, Prairie county.
 Ed. Sullivan of Searcy was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lee stone, on last Tuesday.
 The revival meetings will begin at Bristol the first Sunday i'll August. There is some talk of the Free Baptists and the the Missionary Baptists holding a union meeting.
 Doss Stone has purchased phono- graph. Now for some music.
 Uncle less Adkisson went to Conway today with cotton.
 Experimenting at Union Hill every Sunday evening. June 29'
 IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
A Small Hen Egg.

B. B. Barker brought The Log Cabin Democrat an egg only one half inch in diameter and one inch long, which he declares was laid by hen-a large hen, at that. The egg is about the size of a partridge egg.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
Reunion at EnOla.

A reunion of federal soldiers will be held at Enola July p and g. Plans are being made to make this reunion the most suc- cessful ever held.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-07-02
SALTILLO.

The weather is hot and dry and the farmers would appreciate good down pour of rain.
 Clint Venable has worked his time out with T. H. Vestal and is enjoying a good rest.
 G. w. Thrasher and family attended church at New Liberty yesterday.
 Walter George and wife, of the firm of George Bros, at this place, have late ly moved here from Magazine, where he has been in business for some time.
 The Fourth of July is near at hand and the farmers are most all up with their work and are expecting to celebrate the day. June 29.
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The WOOdmen of the
 World.

we'll known be of the BEST fraterna orders ln our country especially when to the matter of cheap and PERFECTLY safe insurance.
 This Order by and wise business management has accumulated surplus amounting to the enor nous of $6, ,ooo,ooooo
 We honestly believe that every of family should take advantage of the protection offered cheaply by this GREAT ORDER.
 every man. during times of prosperity to lay aside DOT tion of his earnings, reserve that in of sick ness or misfortune, he will be prepared to meet the additional expense that at these times The FAULKNER COUNTY BANK, since established, has followed this wise plan of putting aside part of its earnings and today MANY thousand dollars stronger than when it began business in 1903.
 We appreciate the liberal patronage that has been given us and in return have endeavored to give toners prompt and satisfactory service.
 w. w. MARTIN Pres. B. l.. HARTON, Cash.
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-07

If you want bowl of genuine chill
call at the New Oxford.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-07
BIG PROFITS IN POULTRY.

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PICK UPS

K. f. Gross has gone TO New York
to purchased for the spriug trade,
Ed Hardness who has been very sick
is now reported better.
Preparations are now being made
for the paving of North Grant.
Mrs. AlYin McGuffy Isl. reported
dangerously slok.
B. F. Nye has returned from To-
peka where he has been during 'tht
special session of the legislature
He reports that the legislature had
number of bills.
The Sun feels quito sure that the
Ground Hog saw his shadow last Sun
day. Well, maybe he did but If he
stayed out long enough he must have
froze to death.
Chanute now has about l6 Sunday
schools,
The little boy of Mr.. and Mrs Wal
at 80 W. 4th streetis very SICK but II
reportee some better.
Occasional.
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DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK 2

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable
Almost everybody who reads the news,
papers is sure to know OF the wonderful
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Occasional.

A well known sculptor tells the fol
lowing story: Whenever. l see tooth
pick 1 think Of dinner that was
given ia Rome 10 honor Of two Turk
ish noblemen. sat beside the
younger Of the noblemen. He gilt
tered with gold embroidery and great
diamonds. but neverthelesy 1 pitied
him sincerely, for he was strange to
our table manners and some of his
errors were both ludicrous aud pain
full. Toward the dinners end sci
want extended to the young man q
plate OF tonthpicks. He waived the
plate away, saying in low and BIZ
ter voice. No, thank you; L have all
ready eaten two of the accursed
things, and 1 want ne It'd
Bits,
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NOT SO BAD AFTER ALL

There has been quite a little
hubub raised in Chanute over the
change in Santa Fe train service on
he Girard branch. We admit that
we did a little roaring ourselves.
However, upon little investigation
and an interview with Supt. Barnes,
we find that we are not so seriously
hurt as we thought. There is a
local scheduled to leave Chanute
at 8 O'Clock in the morning over
this branch and returning reac)
Chanute at 7 In the evening. This
train will be equipped with con =
bination passenger coach and will
leave on time in the morning ano
special efforts will be made to get it
back on time. So, though not quite
- luxurious method of riding.
we Hbelieve we can stand little in.
convenience during the stringency
of present conditions, and feel
pleased that that we are not worse
hurt than we are.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1908-02-07

The motto of the oxford is not how
little but how much can be given for
he money.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby have moved
to Moline.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Jee Haw-
kins, boy.
Mrs: Bert Mitchell is laid up with
the grip.
Mrs. G., X. Bldeau is visiting her
parents IN Yates Center
w. T. Peter has been visited by
his son, Elwood, of Winfield.
Mrs. w. H. Wsyland of Girard
is visiting Mrs. C. P. Van Arsdale
of this city.
Mrs. Amos Lapham has returned
from Chicago.
Mrs. ], D. Lacy is still quite
sick.
Mrs. J. B, Cosby of Kansas City
is visiting Mrs. Rawlings.
Mrs. Spencer is visiting her
daughter, Mrs.. H. M. Turner.
Lester Purdy has returned from
mis- Texas trip.
Prof. Adams is trying to arrange
to have but one session day Of
high school. We think that plan
will suit large majority of the pa
irons.
Harry Scott went down to Tulsa
IN business, Tuesday.
Mrs. H. L Dryden is visiting in
Newton.
Walter Lapham made a business
"trip to Girard, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira .Bendict are
visiting in Wellington.
Mr.. Frank Ogle of Omaha is visit
ing Miss Lillian Evans. 1t looks
like there might be chance for the
M. Fs. to render little assistance
just now.
Mrs. Smith Day is still quite sick.
John Sweeney has gone to Little
Rock, Ark. John has good job
over there. One that makes him
much more money than he can &c.
here. John is good quiet young
man md good printer, and we
will miss him.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Upton are
visiting in Merwin, Nor
Mrs. F. M. White was called to
carlton by the illness OF her oaugh-
Ter.
Mrs. N. L. Walker is visiting her
daughter in Moline.
Mrs. A. H. Hemphill is visiting
her parents in Centsrton.
Clair Justice is home from N. M.
for visit with homs folks.
Mrs. S. L. Keys, living on
miles northeast of Chanute, desires
to lease her blackberry Eand straw
berry patches to some good man
who understands the business. She
has IS acres in berries, all in good
condition. Phone No. 9o3 IL or
address R R 3 Chanute.
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That old wagon may not hold. Bet
ter be sure of it and buy a new one
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Locals.

Something good to eat always on
'apft the Oxford.
Miss Nina Whitaker and o. P.
6hortridge spent Sunday In Cherry
vale.
Mrs. Brook Hickey ia visiting her
parents In this city.
Mrs. Percy Nelson arrived from
Colorado last Friday and will remain
With her mother and sisters for q
good long visit.
The Governor vetoed the bank In
surancs bill. Guess he was. about
right.
Nothing is certain In this life, ex
cept death. Everything is chance in
commercial life. But the best chance
to secure a fortune for small money
Is In mining. Write the Lee Comstock
Mining Company, Posoffice Box 25S,
Rhyolite, Nevada, for the chance of a
lifetime.
The home of Mrs. Florence Gil.
christ Is guaranteed fer smallpox.
Walker, the man who killed Nc
Cowan at Shaw, has been hound over
to court.
Miss Susie Burger visited In Shaw
Sunday.
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Blackberry Poultry Farm-Whlte
Wyandotts exclusively, winnings
and tie for sweepsteaks 10 8 entries.
Eggs In season Is for $3.50, 80 fol
So, Lewis Thomas, 1901 South
@, ntral. Chanute, Kas.