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The Washington times., 1908-06-25
CARE OF THE PIANO.

4 piano Is a very delicate instrument.
and requires careful treatment II its
life is 10 be a long and useful one. A
musician gives the following hints.
which are worth bearing N mind
Never leave a plano in a damp room.
Damp rUsts both strings and tuning
pegs. II also swells the felt on ham
mers and hampers. CO using the mechan-
ism 20 move slUgEisiify.
Do not place heavy loads OF books
or ornaments on top % a piano. other
wise II may retaliateS by emitting dis
cOrdant sounds
For busting the case use an old soft
silk rag. Rub the wood lightly. and IN
one direction only Polishing the KEYS
with alcohol viii keep them clean.
A piece Of camphor placed inside the
instrument will ward off the attacks Of
moths on the felt
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
HOW TO MAKE A SCREEN.

one Of the easiest aud most iucNpen-
s!ye ways 70 make a screen IS TO cover
a clothes horse " .th thick manila paper
and over this fas,en a covering OF cheap
bUrlnp or denim II IS very effective,
and done at home il would be sure 10
match thu room. For bedrooms chintz
may be used instead. When IT is desired
10 further ornament the screen a design
can be cut from good denim and appli-
Cued with the aid o. glue 10 the home
made screen. II "a clothes horse Il ;-on-
sidcred too heavy for this purpose. Il
is always possible to fn3 an old screen.
tho frame or which may bC covered in
any way that may be desired.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
BURLAP FOR PILLOWS

The most effective pillows for summer
cottages are shown in two shades OF
coarse Duriap; the natural color IS in
Variabiy combined with contrasting
color.
Bold designs are cut from the natural
ouriap, and these are artistfcalIv ar
ranged upon a square OF dull -reen, blue.
red or brown. according 10 ones taste
and are held in place by COUGHING or
buttOnhO.ng with heavy thread.
These pillows are extremely good
looking and az the same time re9rese :
but little work
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
DID YOU EAT MY DIAMOND ?
ASKS BRIDGE HOSTESS OF
ALL HER GUESTS

NETUCHEN. y J.. June 25--Dia-
monds for luncheon at bridge parties
is the latest innovation by Mrs Mary
Wilkins Freeman. the novelist.
II vas involuntary. though, for when
Mrs. Freeman baked a big cake 70 re-
gale twenty-five New York friends she
forgot she had On a big solitaire. The
cake vas eaten 10 the last crumb and
today Mrs. Freeman - bUsily indfting
notes TO her friends asking. Did YOU
eat my diamond II so. please return d"
Answers SO far received only praise the
cake
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
GET COAT HANGERS.

Il Is taking the little troubles with
clothes that makes al the difference
possible in the appearance OF a woman.
A good and sensible Investment is a
set OF hangers, Of wood or wire, which
can now bs purchased for a small cost
Each coat or bodice should have a
hanger OF its own.
Nothing spoiIs the appearance OF a
garment as hanging It by the LOOP al
the hack OF The neck Thus hung. the
shoulders are dragged, and the NJ OF
the collar ruined.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
LOCAL MENTION.

For the AIl-Day Excursion Luncheon
Connecticut Pies are the best-they are
the most delicious pies baked. and are
made with the crispy Crust-25 different
llinds-Be sure YOU have one included in
your picnic lunch basket At ali groCers.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Copper Lightning Rods. J. H. Kuenling.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

When You Feel Like Eating Ice Cream,
a gallon soc a half gallon. 235 G st. NV.
Phone Main 1851
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
Films Developed While You Wait.

IOc roll. See results at once. The Column
bia Photo Supply Co, 1884 y. Y. ave.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Meet Ne at The Majestic Talking
Pictures. 10c- Spend a cool evening.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25
Easy for Housekeepers.

You can have Holmes Delicious Home
made Pies and Genuine Homemade Milk
Bread delivered fresh from oven TO table
every day. Pies, 20c; Milk Bread. &c.
Holmes Bakery. LIST and + SITS. Phones
Linen 1440 and l441
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Great Bear Spring Waite, 4 Gal,
E0c. Office. 7N 18th st. Phone Maine So4O
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Choice Potatoes, 80 Cents Per Peck,
At all J. T. d. Pyles' Stores.
The Washington times., 1908-06-25

Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. a Muddiman & Co. SIS 18th NV.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
SPRINGFIELD.

Our farmers have greatly enjoyed the
past week of sunshine.
Uncle Newt Martin is very SICK at
this writing.
Now that the special legislature is
thing of the past, let's doff our hats TO
those who thwarted the plans OF Cald,
we'll, Drake, Hamiter and cohorts, and
let honest George Donaghey finish nm
ishing the states dealing with such
company. 3,
Prof. Thompson has been employed
for another term here, and the length
of the term cut down to six months.
The public school closed its I9o7-oo
term Friday evening with appropriate
exercises. Little Miss Oma Cullum won
the gold medal in the primary depart
ment's contest, and Miss Benrie Mo IS
that in the principals room, and Edgar
Dawson was awarded the merchant 5
medal" for debating. The graduating
class consisted of six members: Misses
Ellen Hutto, Irene Moore, Alice Berry
and Messrs. Oscar McLarin, Edgar and
Georde S. Combs. The exercises were
held at the Methodist church, witnessed
by large audience which, save for Its
| impotence caused by the delays in the
presentation of the several numbers, ex-
pressed general feeling of delight and
pleasure Many of the recitations were
| splendidly delivered. May IS.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
REPUBLICAN.

One more weeks sunshine and the
farmers are using it.
Bud Reynolds has returned to Argenta
after a weeks visit here.
w. c. Lyons was in Conway last week.
Will Edgman and Ed. Reynolds were
in Creenbrier last week on business.
Several from Kendall attended meet
ing here Sunday.
Fl. +. Mobbs is chicken peddling in
Happy Valley this week.
Our Sunday school is moving along
in fine shape.
George Moffitt made business trip to
Conway last Thursday.
Up. Palmer and NJ. A. Brown are
building house for w. E. Oliver.
linn Halbrook and daughters, Helen
and Mary, of Guy attended church here.
!. Patterson visited friends at Nc
News chapel Sunday. :,
A few of our young people attended
the Holiness meeting at Greenbrler
Sunday night.
Jonah King of Wooster attended the
Primitive Baptist meeting here Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Oliver of Argenta is visit
ing here this week.
Bro. Robert Hendrickson will preach
Mrs. Mary Pallmer's funeral at the Bap-
tist church the first Sunday in June at
IL o'clock.
Homer Watson visited friends at
Creenbrier Sunday.
Thurman Rowlett of Guy visited here
Sunday. ..,,.
Homer Hendrickson of Martinville
visited home boys lately.
I. M. Smallwood of Greenbrier at
tended the Odd Fellows lodge here Sat-
urday night. =. :.
Harrison Ward and sister Dollie visit
ed on Black Fork Sunday.
The Primitive Baptists held their reg
ular appointment here Sunday.
p. r. Palmer attended singing at
Friendship Sunday evening. May 10.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
CREENBRIER.

DR.. G. L. Henderson, who has been
sick for the past week, is some better.
Drs. Westerfeld and McCullom OF
Conway were here last week on pro-
fessional call.
John Gentry of Guy passed through
here last Monday enroute to Conway.
DR.. E. G. Williams, who has been
spending the past ten days in Little
Rock, returned home last Friday.
Farmers are taking advantage of this
clear weather and are looking closely
after General Green these days.
Jasper McCracken is going to build
a storm house. He says 1t Will DO to
put fruit in.
H. Hickman and family of Wooster
spent Sunday here visiting friends and
relatives.
A. 7. Sims was at Guy Monday.
d. Glover visited relatives at May
flower and Little Rock the past week
returning home Thursday night.
T. R. Douglas of Conway was here
last week. He is working for fire in
surance company and he informed the
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
DAMASCUS.

Another week of nice farming weather
has come our way and the people are
making good use of the time. Crops are
looking fine for the small chance they
have had.
Not much sickness at present, al
though Floy Hutto has the appendicitis.
Oscar Martin and family of Martin
Vile were the guests of A. A. Brown and
wife Sunday.
Verna Bonds, three miles west of here,
was a guest of friends in this city
Sunday.
Rev. Wesley Woods of Fairbanks
preached for the Methodist congrega-
ton here Saturday night and Sunday.
Rev. J. M. Mcgee filled his regular
appointment at Bethlehem church near
Wooster Saturday night and Sunday.
DR.. A. 1. Hutto has been farming the
past week and it makes him look very
red in the face.
Nv. Hensley and Charley Barnett
were viewing the prospects for another
r. F. D. route from Damascus yesterday
and make favorable report.
Grover Brannon, eight miles east OF
here was in town trading Saturday.
Yancey & Tindall will only run their
grist mill Saturday afternoons during
the summer months. May rs.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
QUITMAN.

Mr.. Harrington has moved into the
college to take care of it during vaca-
ton.
Prof. Norwood's Normal will close
next Friday.
T. Lester and wife went to Chactaw
visiting last week.
The young folks enjoyed themselves
at musical Saturday night given by d.
S. Cargile.
Two of the young Messrs. Kessinger
of Guy were visiting their brother yes
terday.
Crops are looking fine. Oats and
wheat are extra good. Farmers are
putting in good time. Last week was
good weather for them.
Jim Sims of Guy was circulating
among us last week with his automatic
double acting clothes line. He tried to
sell one to our carrier but he wouldn't
bite He told him he would take a
washer if it would sew on buttons, darn
socks and patch old clothes.
Mr.. Dalton, who is attending the
Normal, goes to Enders every Sunday
to teachers meeting.
Everybody 60 to Decoration at the
lexington cemetery next Saturday.
J. S. Lander has put up a fancy
fence and gate in front of his house.
He said he had to before she would
come.
w. D. Gilmore is over from Damas-
Gus.
M. L. Grisham and family of Heber
went to Holland last week to attend
the funeral of his brothers little girl.
May rs.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
COUNTY NEWS NOTES
IrEMS OF INTEREST, GATHERED BY OUR
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

writer he issued policy on house the
past week near Enders belonging to J.
c. Brinkley that he insured once before
IS years ago.
The r. F. ID. carriers at Greenbrier
presented to Postmaster w. NJ. Lyon,
last Friday, nice Panama hat, token
of the kindness he has shown them
since they had been in the service.
There are three routes from here which
serve about 1000 people and the service
is giving general satisfaction to all. A
fourth route is before the department.
Nav a.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
HAPPY VALLEY.

Farming is progressing nicely in this
section. There has been some cotton
worked out.
Several from here attended the sing
ing at Cadron Valley Sunday evening.
T. N. Cardin and wife visited rela-
tives near Enola Saturday night.
J.R. Cardin went to Conway last week
with cotton.
]. N. Venable and family attended
church at Pleasant Hill yesterday.
Otis Woody of Centerville was in our
midst Sunday.
Sam Johnson and family visited rela-
tives here Sunday.
Mr.. Hancock and wife of Holland
visited J. E. Reedy yesterday.
There is some sickness in this COM
munity at present.
A. ]. Cardin has purchased new wire
weaving machine last week. May rs.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
GLENNTOWN.

Threate, ing weather and the ground
getting crusty.
Most all our farmers have began hoe
ing cotron.
Mrs. Fannie Strickland is quite sick
at this writing.
Edward Blair and wife visited Ed.
Wilson and family Sunday.
A few from this neighborhood have
been attending church at Greenbrier.
Mr.. May and Grandma Scott attended
church at Greenbrier.
J. A. Tucker went to Conway one day
last week.
White oats are rusting badly, Kansas
Red are doing very we'll.
Prospects for a good corn crop looks
pretty sorry.
John Battles of Guy visited his brother
Gus, the 6rst of the week. May 26.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
Teachers Examination.

1edCneIS EXHnIIu6tIVu'
Notice is hereby given that there
will be an examination to ascertain
the qualifications of those desiring
to teach in the public schools of
Faulkner county, held in Conway,
Ark, on Thursday and Friday,
June IS and 10, 1908.
T. F. FORREST
County Examiner.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
SIXTEENTH SECTION.
It's fine weather for work.

It's fine weather for work.
A large crowd attended the services
yesterday and everybody got plenty to
eat.
Several have been visiting here from
Argenta and Little Rock.
Corn is looking we'll and cotton is
growing nicely.
We have a fine fruit crop here and
will have plenty of blackberries if moth
ing happens to them.
It is reported that Hurshel Vaughn OF
Vilonia will teach our summer school
w. M. Tygart was in ElPaso Saturday
Bruce Huddleston has purchased
new runabout.
The young people enjoyed an enter
tainment at S. S. Phillips Saturday
night.
There will be picnic at Mt. Springs
next Saturday. Everybody invited.
Arthur Parks and wife of near Cabo,
visited here Saturday and yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
BRISTOL.

Cotton and corn are looking fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Arnold of Ham
monsville, visited their son, Guthrie,
yesterday.
Rufe Brown and Will Young went to
Vilonia yesterday.
hudson Dickens is visiting his brother
DR.. Dicken in Beebe.
We think we know who was Governor
of Arkansas yesterday, but what is more
interesting to us is, who is road super
visor now?
Several of our young people went
over to the Free Baptist foot washing at
Mt Tabor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doss Stone attended the
closing exercises of the college at Viii
onia Saturday.
Rev. Blevens breaches at Union Hill
church the fifth Sunday at p. m.
We are sorry to hear M. Strickland is
quite sick at his home in Beebe.
May IS.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
Welded IN OKLAHOMA
Miss Florrie Henry of Guy Married to A. o.
Richie Last Week.

Guy, Ark. May 2o.-Special cor
respondence.-The many friends
of MIR. A. O. Richie and Miss
Florrie Henry will be interested to-
learn of their happy marriage,
which occurred at McAlister, Okla.
May 20. Mr.. Richie is promiri--
ent young farmer of western Okla.
and Miss Henry is the beautiful
and accomplished daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. K. Henry OF this
place. Their courtship dates from
childhood and has always been
tinged with romance. They Will
make their future home at Surprise,
Okla. Their many friends in
Faulkner and adjoining counties
wish them we'll in future years.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
HAMLET.

Farmers are getting along nicely with
their work.
There is some complaint of cotton's
dying in this section.
Rev. Ford filled his regular appoint
Willie Shaw has been quite sick for
the last few days.
A nice singing class was organized at
New Liberty Sunday evening, with P.
N. J. Wilkinson chairman, Woot Hart
ley, secretary and Ed Langley, leader.
This is good class and everybody is
invited to attend.
Mt. Olive, did the wedding bells ring
in your community the third Sunday?
Nav 26.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
BARNEY.

After a week of fair weather farmers
have about canght up with their work.
We are having light shower today.
J. r. Blessing and daughter of Ham
monsville visited his mother in Happy
Valley Saturday.
T. NJ. Shipley and son of Red River
visited his sons, Sam and Henry, of this
place Saturday.
R. NJ. Blessing of Happy Valley visit
ed J. R. Blessing and family last night.
A little cotton was hoed the past week.
Nav az
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
Merchants Shipping Cotton.

During the past ten days over
800 bales of cotton have been ship
ped from this point by Conway
merchants, and about $50 more
will be shipped today. About 900
bales were taken out of the union
warehouse during the past week,
having been previously sold to
merchants.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court OF
Faulkn County. and State Of Arkansas, made
at the April term, 1905 thet eof the undersigned
Administrator Of the estate of Matthew Strick-
land, Sr., deceased will on
Wednesday, the 10th day OF June,
1908, at the hour Of nine O'Clock in the forenoon
of said day at the late residence of the said de-
ceased at Bristol in said county, expose for sale
at public auction, to the highest bidder, the
personal property of said deceased, consisting
Of Is head of mules, 80 head Of hogs, head Of
cattle, IS bushels of corn 200 bushels OF cotton
seed, 3 old wagons buggy and harness, halt
interest in binder, half interest in mower
and rake, half interest in cotton scales and
hooks; and also lot of farming implements
and other articles.
TERMS OF SALE-Purchases of Five Dollars
and less to be paid in hand; purchases amount
ing to more than Five Dollars will be on credit
to the 18th of November, 1908. the purchaser Civ
ir bond or note, with good and approved Sc
curity. all notes to bear interest at the rate OF
ten per cent per annum from date until paid
NJ. STRICKLAND.
Mayo 1908 38-4t Administrator.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28

Nathan Merriman and family of
Fort Smith and Mrs. E. M. Merri-
man of Little Rock are spending
the week with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Heiligers.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-05-28
REMEMB

It's not how you live, but how's your liver
If not in perfect order, make it so by using SIM
mons Liver Purifier, = tin boxes only. Its the
SUI est, safest and most agreeable aid to that
organ ever put up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23
Fine parnlnn.

In darning a shiri-waist or other gar.
ment where It IS important that the
place shall not be seen, do the work
without putting a piece under the hole
and use the very fine thread. II The
darning is done well the spot VIII be
as strong as the fabric around it and
when II Is ironed win be scarcely no.
tlceable. The edges Of the material.
OF course. must be drawn together in
their original position In mending
any fabric, the direction Of the threads
should follow, as much as possible. the
lines Of the warp and woof 1t is ad
yisable. sometimes, to raYel a thread
from the fabric itself and use it in
darning At other times when silk is
to be used, It is well 10 split silk in
order to have a fat thread instead Of a
round one. 1t is an old-fashioned idea
worth remembering 10 use a hair in
darning fine Chicago Ameri
can.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Halloweli's orchestra which comes
TO the Wagner Opera House Monday
Nov %, is recommended as being a
most excellent entertainment
The following from the City Tx
change brink Pocahontas, Iowa. is a
fair sample Of the praises this en-
termainment receives:
Poeahontas, Ia, APRIL %. j take
great pleasure IN recommending the
Hallowell orchestra TO any one who
wishes 10 engage an orchestra. They
have furnished music here several
times. Every one has always been
well satisfied with the music they
furnished They are a good clean
upto-date orchestra Each member Of
the orchestra possesses the ability to-
play his part we'll Respectfully,
H. G. Doyle. Cashier.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23
Good Cough Medicine for Children and
Grown Folks, Too.

We could hardly do without Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy" says Mrs.
Flora Despair Of Bloyd, Ky. Il found
1t to be SO good for the Group and have
used It for years. can heartily rec
ommend It for coughs. cold and Group
in children and grown folks, too" The
above shows the implicit confidence
that many mothers place in Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. confidence
based on many years experience in
the use OF 1t. No one need hesitate
to use this remedy for it contains no
chloroform, opium or ether narcotics
and may be given to q child as conf
dently as TO an adult. For sale by
all druggists. D&W
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23

II housewife has not tried serving
sprigs Of mint in glasses OF feed tea
for luncheon or supper, she wants to
experiment with it at once.
II gives a refreshing flavor to the
drink. The stems and lower leaves
are crushed between the fingers and
then dipped into the glass after the
crushed ice has been put in.
A glass should be filled with this
crushed ice, which is far better
method than breaking on Jumps Of ice
and letting them swim around In the
tea. After the glass is filled, two
slices Of lemon are slightly crushed on
top Of the ice and then boiling hot tea
is poured over.
The method that some housewives
use Of making the tea in the morning
pouring It into a pitcher and putting It
into tho refrigerator for the day is
now discarded by those who do not
want the unhealthful effects that come
from tea that has been standing over
a half hour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23
AT IRONING -0.-D
EASY WAY By WHICH TO SAVE
MUCH DISCOMFORT.
No Need for the Physical Pain and
Loss Of Temper That Too often
Are Accompaniment Of
Ironing Day.

I'm going TO turn savage" said a
flushed young woman as she took a
snowy pile OF lingerie blouses and
tailored shirt-waists from the horse.
MY back is broken and my temper
ruined all because the fashions decree
wrinkleless and spotless waists and
I'm too poor TO have them done out
I could cry from fatigue and my back
never limbers as for two days after a
bout al ironing"
What's the matter with the board?"
said her friend Take of that In.
credulous starel n It is not the board
that afiicts your back, III do your next
weeks ironing for you.
7 had just the same trouble until
discovered that the board was too low
! had wooden horses exactly the
height to be comfortable built to rest
it on and now can iron all day and be
scarcely tired
Most women rest their ironing
board on the back OF a chair and a
table several inches higher and then
crack their backs 10 reach the clothes.
Before you order your horses made
stand erect with the iron in your hand
as II ready for work and have them
made at that exact height II you
must stoop even little your back and
shoulders feel 1t, while n the board is
too high you lose force and strain your
arm"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23

The cold vegetables that one un
versed in their possibilities might look
upon as more or less of nuisance
are joy to the salad enthusiast. Few
are there that cannot be used in salads
one vegetable by itself, two or three
or half dozen together, mixed or
arranged in the separate piles which
form Russian salad. Cold meat or
fish, cream cheese alone or combined
with olives or nuts, eggs, hard boiled,
whole, sliced or stuffed, practically
every kind OF fruit-all these are like
clay in the hands Of the potter to the
woman who has made a study Of
chilled cookery and learned its scope.
Woman's Home Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-23
ONE oF TIE RIGHT KIND.

A new picturesque. romantic com
edy drama has been made from the
famous story Of the Hidden Hand
and will be seen at the Wagner Opera
House, matinee and night. Thursday
Nov. 26 The announcement should
arouse more than ordinary interest
among patrons of the best class OF
plays. of people who like melodramas
Of the genuine kind, for all accounts
agree that the author in this instance,