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Daily picayune., 1908-05-16

Buy your rough lumber from the Hatley yard or mill. Prompt delivery made.
 MT. and Mrs. Gorham, of Blew ins, came in from Hope yester- day on their way home.
 A Wrecking crew is here today picking up the flat car that was wrecked on the house track yes- terday. I has been remarked by many that it was a pity that the car failed to demolish the railroad company's coal house. just next to where the wreck oc- cured.
 James W. Duke, who has been quite sick at his home at Gale for the past several days, was brought to Prescott yesterday and placed under the care of his physician, Dr. Hesterley. Mir. Duke is at the home of his son, J. W. Duke.
 Frank Smith, colored, was drunk at the colored hall night before last and if is claimed that he disturbed the other colored people present, so Marshal Marsh and Night Watchman Weaver placed him under arrest. His case was set for trial this morn- ing, but on account of having a badly sprained anke, gotton in the melee, the case was postpon- ed. He is charged with being drunk and disorderly and carry ing a pistol.
 Today is school election day. The judges selected this morning were J. B. Whitesides, J. B. Me- GraW and T. F. Burns. The clerks are J. W. Bostick and R. l.. Strickland. Two forms of ballots are being used, a white one and a yellow one. The form CT has the name of W. N. Bemis and J. o. A. Bush printed on it, and the latter has the names ol W. N. Bemis and Alex Vaughan printed on it.
 The cases of John Scott and Ellis Gaddy, the two negroes ar rested last Saturday night, charged with burglarizing the home of Ed Gee. came up for trial yesterday before Squire B'Shers, and the two negroes plead guilty and were bound over to the grand jury on the charges of burglary and grand larceny. Robt. Sly, the other implicated, was arrested this morning and gave bond for his appearance for trial next Mon- day.
Daily picayune., 1908-05-16

most popular young ladies of the town. In this contest the young lady, as well as the young man, the married lady and the mar ried man, will all have a chance to show their popularity, as we'll as help some worthy Cofederate veteran.
 In this contest the following rules will be ovserved:
 Every Daily and Weekly Pica- yune printed between now and the above date will contain a coupon, good for one vote. There will be no Weekly Picayunes sold over the counter, but will be sent only to bonafde sub- scribers. The Daily will be sold over the counter and on the streets at one cent per copy, and each paper will contain one cou- pon, good for one vote.
 Every cash subscription to the Weekly Picayune for one year will count 100 votes.
 One months cash subscription to the Daily, g votes.
 Two months cash subscription to the Daily, 50 votes.
 Three months, 75 votes.
 Four months. 100 votes.
 One years subscription to the Daily, 250 votes.
Daily picayune., 1908-05-16
W. C. T.. U.
ALCOHOL AS 4 LIGHT AND FUEL.
Mrs. Jennie Carr pitiman, Editor. l

We are delighted to know that alcohol is rapidly being made to help, rather than to destroy our civilization. Since congress pass ed the law to denature alcohol new uses for it have developed so rapidly that a perfect revolu- tion, in many of the great in-
Daily picayune., 1908-05-16
Y Vi Door To 2o31offics.

Y Vi Door To 2o310EfiCs.
 See Hamilton & Gapelle about having your pictures framed.
 ". E. Austin, sawmill and gin man of Drab, was in town yes terday afternoon.
 Geo. " Duke Of Laneburg was a caller yesterday and made tie editors hea | glad.
 DUKES 20 cent Blend, Choice High-rrade Coffee, roasted and packed for ]. II Duke. Prescott, Ark
 " F. Sutton merchant of Sut- ton, Arkansas, was a business visitor ia the city yesterday.
 Misses Lola Wilson and M ca Milburn went to Roaghton yes terday afternoon.
 Buy your flowers, bulbs, plants. etc, from Eestal 6 Son, Little Rock
 Mrs. Dale Wilson and children are visiting relatives and friends at Hope this week. Hamilton < ChapeJle come after your pictures, frame and deliver them. Residence phone, 275.
 Many members of the K. P. Lodge If this city win attend the grand lodge of that order at Lit tle Rock Monday Tuesday. and Wednesday of next week.
 HA&fEI=Ten teams to staf5 hauling Der Monday, the 18th. V D HATLEY.
 Mr " A. Davis. of route 3. was in town teedav and con tribut7d some ai the filthy" to the Pjcayaue.
 All s@atl goods cash. and all wHe nave H5te# and accounts due me NIL please come and settle Or sen me the money ]. alon- son
 Nh J F Ne6Iitt returned to her home at Smithtoa this morn inq after q 5slt with Mrs. R. A. Cordeli
 Members of Co. M 2nd Reg. 4. \. c. re hereby ordered to report at tbearmy at9.00 a m. Sunday May r
 A. . WNaLoW, Gap in.
 Tt has b ea suegesteu that the appeafance of the town would be ped considerably ii the weea ou tbe railroad reht-of- way passing through the heart of oar city We're cut.
 Daa=C. Hardness of Fult n, the pioneer tie contractor of these parts in the city today tis rum9red that Mr. Hardness is arranging to subleJ the contract for getting out the ties for the Lester and r. and '. " Ky.
 fiaye v0U harm s and sad dles repaired 5y t man of eXper. fence. Ruggles palnted, and all other repair work. Mention your trouble Phone 2i9. John Lancaster.
 The celebrated II. ?. Nelson piano Is advertising itself A. Alonson recently sold eight pur- ehasers, and all say there IS none better in tone or quality.
Daily picayune., 1908-05-16
N0TICE

is hereby given that the school board of Prescott will receive sealed bids for the erection of a two story bfick school building; plans and specifications of which can be seen at the law offices of Hamby X Haynie, of Prescott, Arkan- sas, or a the offices of Gibb X Sanders, architects, at Little Rock, Arkansas. The bids to be opened June 1st, 1908, and contract award q to lowest re- sponsible bidders. Bond to be given for completion of the wo' and the boald reserves the right to reject anG and all bids not satisfactory
 C. c. HAMBY, Pres.
 Alex VAUGHAN, Secy.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
PREPARING FOR THE
 OPENING OF SCHOOL

The work of overhauling the high school and grammar school buildings has been completed, ard the interior of both buildings present very attractive appear ance. All the walls of both buildings have been painted and worked over and new blaekboards put in. The work was done by H. K. Swartwout and Willis Smith. The weeds at the gram mar school building have been moved, and everything is beng gotten in readiness for the open. ing of school the 31st. The News would suggest that the fence around the grammer school grounds also be removed. as 1t IS old, and in d number of places has gone to decay. The removal of the old fence would make the grounds considerably more at- traetIve.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
TWO MORE DOLLARS FOR
 THE CAMPAIGN FUND,

Two more Democrats who are backing their faith with their dol lar come forward since last issue, increasing the Bryan and Kern campaign fund to S4.00. One Democrat suggests to The News that we have asked for too small a contribution, and thinks If we had named S10 there would have been more responses. While S1 .00 contributions was suggested by this paper any sum will be ac- eeptable, Can the Democrats of Springdale and vicinity afford to have the word go out that they have no more interest in the success of the Democratic ticket than IS evidenced by the above?
 Send Tn your dollar.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
ONE DEAD, ONE
 SERIOUSLY HURT.
Boiler at Ingram's Saw Mill Explodes, Killing
 Hart Clifton and lnjuring Chas. Ingram.

The boiler at the saw mill of Silas Ingram at the old Bland & Bell crossing on White River east of town, blew up Tuesday after noon about 1:30 o'clock instantly killing Hart Clifton and painfully inluring Chas. Ingram, a son of the owner of the mill. Others re- ceiVed minor injuries.
 The crew had just returned from the noon meal, and were just starting on the first log when the explosion occurred. The boiler was rent in twain just back of the hre box, a piece striking Hart Clif- ton in the chest, tearing it open and killing him instantly. Chas. Ingram was badly bruised and scalded with hot water, but is get ting along nicely and it is thought will recover. Silas Ingram and Lee Graham were knocked about thirty feet into a sawdust pit but luckily escaped serious injury. The engine was also torn from its bed, and those who have been to the scene of the disaster say that the havoc wrought can hardly be
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
 UNVEILED AT BENTONVILLE

MT. and Mrs. B. s. Beach, Col. Vance and G. A. Rugal of Spring dale attended the unveiling of the Confederate monument at Bentonville Saturday. An unus- ually large crowd was present, and the entire town was in gala attire In honor of the event. An address was delivered in the forenoon by ex-Congressman Dinsmore. The unveiling oc- cured in the afternoon, the un- yelling oration being delivered by Hon. C. K. Brecenridge, of Fort Smith.
 The monument was erected by the Daughters of the Confedera- cy of Bentonville, assisted by Senator Berry. The last pay ment on the monument was made last week. The monument is To- cated in the center of the square at Bentonville, and the following description of 1t is taken from the Bentonville Sun:
 The monument Is made from the finest Vermont granite,
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
imagined.

imagined.
 The report of the explosion was heard for three or four miles. The front end of the boiler was blown about fifty feet, and piece from the rear end weighing at least a ton and a half was blown 86 yards, and smaller pieces even a still greater distance. The boiler was a forty horse power, and no one seems able to account for the explosion. The boiler was carry ing only about 40 pounds of steam, so NIT. Ingram. the owner of the mill states, and 1t had just been filled with water alter return ing from dinner, at which time there was barely enough steam to run the pump.
 Hart Clifton IS a son of J. O.. Clifton, residing between the river and Spring Valley, was about twenty years of age and unmarried. Chas. Ingram was the fireman at the mill.
 It was five o'clock Tuesday af- ternoon when physicians from Springdale reached the scene of the disaster.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
DOES NOT
 LOOK 50 GOOD Springdale Man Beginning to See the Defects in
 Idaho.

Idaho, which number of Springdale people imagined was the real 'land of promise, does not appear to be quite so good on better acquaintance. \ Spring dale man recently wrote to Henry Cogar at Twin Falls, in that state, asking for a price on his property in Springdale, and in reply MT. Cogar told him that he was not anxious to sell his prop erty here, as lie contemplates re- turning. He says we here in Arkansas don't know what hot weather really IS. The day the letter was written 1t was 10 de- grees in the Shade in Twin Falls, with the dust six inches deep. This with the wind. which blows almost continually, makes 1t very disagreeable. Mir. Cogar ex- presses the opinion that country will be failure for growing fruit. Taking everything into consideration, there is no coun- try on earth that will surpass Northwest Arkansas, and we're keeping a "warm place. for all those Springdale people when they get ready to come back, which IS bound to be sooner or later.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Mrs. Calvin Smith came in a few days ago from Encampment, Wyoming, and will spend some time here visiting her father, Asa Graham. MT. and Mrs. Smith are thinking of making their home in Denver, Colorado,
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Mr. and Mrs. George Smith came in Tuesday night from Eu- reka Springs and will make this there home, Mir. Smith having accepted q position in Stokes barber shop.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
A STRANGE
 DISAPPEARANCE
Wm. Fritts, Son of P. NJ. Fritts, Lost to His Father Since
 Last August.

In September, 1903, Will Fritts, son of P. NJ. Fritts, residing northeast of Springdale, left home for Topeka, Kansas, 10 at- tend Washburn College located at that place. He attended school there for about three years during which time his father heard from him regularly. In March, 1900, he left school, and since that time NIT. Fritts has never heard from him except through other parties. On May 5, 1906, he was seen at St. Marys, Kansas, and again at Phillips burg, Kansas, ln August, 1907. Since that time practically all trace of the young man has been lost, notwithstanding MT. Fritts has advertised in newspapers in that section asking for informa- tion concerning him. He also addressed letters to the young man both at St. Marys and Phillipsburg. but they were re- turned as uncalled for.
 Louis E. Fritts, another son of MT. Fritts, who IS teacher ln Jaffna College, Jaffna, Ceylon, in the course of time received copy of the "Congregational Work, . Of November, 1907, published in New York. This is a paper pulp lished in the interests of the Congregational Church, and in the issue mentioned appeared an article written by Rev. E. E. Smith, of Glenullin North Da- kota, who IS general missionary, giving an account of the work of the church in North Dakota. Accompanying the article were d number of illustra tions, one of whnh was "A Round Up Outfit in North Dakota" in which was shown tent on the plains with a number of cowboys in front. Among the latter Louis Fritts recognized his brother. Knowing that his father had been search ing for the lad for some time, he immediately wrote him at this place, sending him the copy ot the paper. Mir. Fritts then took up the matter with Rev. Smith, asking for any information he might have. Mr. Smith wrote back that he had made a thorough investigation of number of northwestern states, but was un- able to find any trace of young Fritts, and neither was he able to give the name of the party who made the photograph, or when and where 1t was made.
 MT. Fritts IS unable to account for the actions of his son, and IS naturally anxlous about him, fearing that some evil may have befallen him. The young man will be twenty-three years old December 21, and IS about five feet and five inches tall, and weighs 1S0 or 40 pounds. He has rather dark hair and eyes. If perchance these lines should come to the notice of anyone who knows anything of the young man they will confer a great favor by communicating the fact to Mir. Fritts.
 Louis Fritts, brother of the missing young man, is graduate of Washburn College, and 1t is a little bit remarkable that he, in far off Ceylon, should have fall into his hands copy of paper containing picture of his brother.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

The hard times, panicky times of the past year are we'll illus trated by the marriage record of the county clerk. For the year ending August l, TT licenses were issued, and for the year preceding 203. 21 were issued during July 1908, and 5 during the same month of 1907. Fay etteville Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

MT. and Mrs. NJ. A. Pinkerton. of Atkins, arrived Saturday even Ing to visit with Mrs. Pinkerton's Parents, MT. and Mrs. E. $. Smith, west of town.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Benny Graham is remodeling his saw mill located in the east part of town. The mill IS being turned around, and Mir. Graham expects soon to add machine for making shingles, and also burs to do custom grinding.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
IOWA MAN INVESTS
 IN FRUIT FARM,

E. J. Richer, of Wayland, Iowa, who was down recently visiting with his brothers at this place. was so favorably impressed with this section that he and his brother, D. E. Richer, residing southwest of town, purchased the old Covert place of Sl acres west of Springdale, which was owned by J. \. Grimes. A con- siderable part of the property is in orchard, consisting of apples and Elberta peaches. MT. Richer will not move here at present but The News hopes that he will decide to eventually become one of us. MT. Grimes came here from Elk City, Oklahoma, and we understand he contemplates returning to that place.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

In remitting on his subscription W. B. Herndon, who formerly re- sided in Springdale, and who
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

J. II. Myers of the Springdale Cash Dry Goode Company has traded his residence property in the vicinity of the high school building to w. A. Stewart for the latter's twenty-eight acre farm south of town. MT, Myers has not been in good health for some time, and he thinks life on farm will prove beneficial. He will make some additions to the residence on the farm, and as soon as completed he and Mrs. Myers will move out, although he will continue to manage the business of the Cash Dry Goods Company.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Sept. 18th Is expected to be de- clared legal holiday in Spring. dale, Fayetteville, and Rogers.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Tom Carrel and family latter part of last week moved out to the old Carrel farm beyond Sonora. This IS one of the best farms in this section, consisting of more than 300 acres, and Is now own ed by Tom. Mack Hinson and family have moved into the resi- denee property of Mr. Carrel near the Auditorium.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

A tomato grown by John Hutchins was brought to the News office last week which weighed 26 ounces and measured more than To inches in eircum- ference.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

A. NJ. Reed and Miss Kate Reed, daughter of L. J. Reed, left Wednesday morning for Little Rock to be absent few days.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14
THE CHURCHES.

Sunday School. GAS, B. F. Seantland, Supt
 Young Peoples s. C. E., b:45 F. NJ. James Marks, President.
 Eld. Jas. McGuire will speak at the union meeting next Sum day evening. Subject: Plus Ultra vs. Ne Plus Ultra or the 1nhnitness of Space, of Time and of Life. This IS religious, scientific address. dealing with the greatness and the granduer of Gods works. .The heavens declare the glory of God and the Armament showeth His handy work.
 The members of the Presby- terian Sunday School picniced Tuesday at Bethel, northwest of town, and Wednesday the Sun day School from the First NJ. E. Church spent the day at Monte Ne.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Taft and Bryan are invited to be present Sept. 18th. Don't forget the date, Mark Twain Sept. 18th. Oh what fun.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

dressed and fitted in perfect style. The base stone IS nine feet square tapering symetrieally to the cap stone upon winch rests statue of a typical southern soldier with knap sack and musket, standing facing the west. On either of the four sides of the second base stone carved in full raised letters 1s the word Confederate. :" On the escutcheon IS carved the fol- lowing: On the south side "1S61- lS65.' On the north: Their names are born on honors shield, their record IS with Cod On the east: They fought for home and fatherland. On the west: "To the Southern Soldiers. Erected by A. =J. Bates and the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Gonfederacy. August s, 190S.a Above the es- cutcheon on either of the four sides Is large granite cannon ball. The monument is 2 feet high and the mass of granite weighs about 10 tons. The cost, which is considered exceedingly cheap was S2, 800.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Van Ingram left Monday morning for Fort Worth, Texas, to look after land deal In whic h he IS interested.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

F. NJ. Hummer went over to Monte Ne Saturday afternoon, and from there went 10 Cassville, Mo-, Tuesday to attend the re- union.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Jas. II. Myers, of kasoma, Oklahoma, is here this week visiting with his brother J. H. Myers, of the Springdale Cash Dry Goods Co. He had his hand injured recently in a saw mill ac- cident at kasoma and as a result is taking an enforced rest.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

will be remembered by a number of our older citizens, writes from Walla Walla, Washington, that
 he would like to exchange some Republicans in that state for some Arkansas Democrats, and says If he can make a deal of that kind Washington will go for
 Bryan. Friend Herndon gener- ously agrees to give two for one.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Mrs. Bert Lew1s. who had been visiting with her parents out at Spring Valley, for few days, came in Tuesday morning and MT. Lewis came up Wednes- day and they returned to their home at Fayetteville yesterday.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

l.. D. Petross and family Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Morrow and the latter's sister went out to Osage yesterday morning to spend the remainder of the week fishing.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Lona Slaughter, of Goshen, Republican nominee for county clerk, was Tn Springdale first of the week. Lona is out meeting the people this week, and pro- poses to make quite a canvass of the county before election day.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Mir. and Mrs. C. F. Renner left Sunday morning for St. Paul,
 Minn., where the former will at- tend meeting of insurance agents as a delegate from this state. They were accompanied
 as far as Springfield, Mo-, by their little sons, Morris and Vel ton, who will visit there with relatives until their return. MT. and Mrs. Renner expect to spend one or two days in Chicago, and will be absent for about week
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

ne IS interested.
 Ed. E.. Welch left this week tor St. Louis to get his new line of shoes, and from there will go to his territory in Kansas. MT. Welch has placed his residence property in Springdale on the market, and If he can dispose of same will move his family to Hutchinson, Kansas, to make their home.
 w. E. Pearson came out from Fayetteville Sunday afternoon, bringing his mother, Mrs. Hugh Pettigrew, residing near Farm ington, who will visit with her son, J. NJ. Pearson, at this place.
 While playing doctor y Friday the little four year-old son of MT. and Mrs. John Glasseoek swal- lowed a quantity of coal oil, prob ably couple of tablespoonful, and for time was ln a critical condition, but he has now about recovered. The oil was in a bot tie and the little fellow thought It was water.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

w. A. Phillips says that old turkey gobbler out at his place, who took possession of the quar- ters of setting hen, became dis gusted after having his nest broken up twice, and quit the iob.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

J. C. Gagle arrived home Wednesday night from Cassville, Mo-, where he went to attend the reunion. He reports the attend ance the smallest for a number of years past. It rained up there nearly all day Wednesday, which interferred considerably with the reunion program, but the people preferred the rain to the reunion, as 1t was quite dry there.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

Joe Logan and Lawrence Riggs have purchased the residence property on Holcomb Street for merly occupied by Mrs. Black, and MT. Logan and his sister, Mrs. l.. (. Riggs, have moved in and will make 1t their home. Mrs. Black and children have moved into the Solomon property near the high school building.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

NIT. and Mrs. W. B. Hart, who formerly resided at Sulphur Springs. arrived in Springdale yesterday morning from a two months stay in Western Colorado. They went out there with the ex- pectation of remaining for some time, but found that Arkansas suited them better, hence their re- turn. They will erect residence on their twenty acres of land northwest of town and make their home here.
The Springdale news., 1908-08-14

This section was visited by a splendid rain Wednesday after noon and night, the heaviest for several weeks. From appear ances the rain must have been general throughout this section, and now good corn crop is an assured fact.