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The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
CITY DADS
 IN SESSION, Have Lively Time Over 0rdi- dinance to Increase Sala-
 ries of Officers.

The members of the retiring towr council held their final meeting Tuesday night and wound up their business prepara- tory to turning over the admin istration of the towns affairs to their successors. There was a full attendance of members.
 Accounts aggregating S42s. g were allowed, which included the salaries of the town officers for the year. The marshal's report showed there had been collected during the month the sum of $59.00.
 Dr. A. C. Smith, manager of the Auditorium, submitted his report for the period dating from August, and turned into the treasury the sum S131.26. Dr. Smith was eomplimented highly by the members of the council on his management of the Auditor ium. In addition to what he turned into the treasury he has paid out for scenery, repairs. furniture, etc, the sum of S475.S5. for which lie has an itemized statement which he would be pleased to submit to anyone who feels interested. It is to be hoped that when the flew council takes charge Dr. Smith can be induced to continue his management of tie Auditorium, for 10 better Han Tor th6plaee can be found in the town.
 Considerable interes | was aroused among tile city dads by the introduction of an ordinance increasing the salaries of the mayor, recorder, marshal and aldermen. After no little spar ring tie ordinance was passed those voting for 1t being Alder men J. NJ. Hewitt, J P. Denver, (. G. Dodson. and Recorder ]. J. Banks. Aldermen J. H. Fetch CT and J. \. Joyce voted against the ordinance. Mayor Focht was also against It. but those favor ing the ordinance eontended that the mayor had no vote except in case of a tie, and the ordinance was declared passed, although the mayor refused to sign it. It IS printed elsewhere in this issue. The ordinance increases the sal ary of the mayor from $500 to S10.o0 per month, aldermen and recorder S2.oo to $500 per month, and marshal S50.o0 to S35. .00 per month.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
SPRNGDME WASHINGTON COUNTY IT, 1908

connection with his work here. Rev. W. $. Baker, of Benton vile, and Prof. F. F. Shannon of the University, were elected commissioners to the General Assembly which convenes III Greensboro, N. C., May 21. 1908.
 On account of d severe attack of humps Eld. L. $. Ballard, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has been unable to fill his pulpit for the past three Sundays, but he Is able to be up now and there will be the regu- lar services next Sunday, both morning and evening.
 The News IS requested to an- nounce that Saturday, April 5, has been selected as the day for cleaning off the cemetery at Friendship, east of town, and all parties interested are urgently requested to be present at ten a. m. on that day and assist in the work.
 The ladies of Markwell Union will meet Monday, next, at the NJ. F. Church, at 5 o'clock, D. III. As 1t IS the seni-annual pay day the members will please re- spond.
 MRS. STURDIvANT, Sec.
 Easter program at the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, Sunday at l a. III. Sermon at night on the Resurrection. Good music, morning and evening A well come to all.
 W. (. EVANS, Pastor.
 The News Is requested to an nounee that the Cemetery Asso- citation will meet next Monday afternoon at three o'clock with Mrs. Arthur Graves. \ full at tendance of members is urged.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Work on the illustrated souve- mir edition ot The News to be issued fore part of next month IS progressing as speedily as possi- ble. George Graybill, who has the work of compiling the data, etc, in charge has interviewed a number of the business men and citizens and IS meeting with good encouragement. We want to make this edition something un- usually attractive and hope to have a cut of the best business houses and residences and also the business men. To do this 1t will be necessary for all to coop crate in the work. A number of the farmers and fruit growers have promised to aid in the work, and If all will lend a little help the edition can be made of much value to the entire community.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
Johnson.

Ed. News: The enclosed no- tice should have appeared in your issue of last week, but 1t seems that it depends upon me if it gets to you at all, and 1 overlooked the matter until 1t was too late for last weeks paper. Below is the notice.
 Mrs. Mary Johnson, the wife of
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

MT. NJ. V. Johnson died at the1r home two miles southwest of Springdale, Thursday. April 2, 1908, at about the hour of noon.
 She was laid away in her final resting place Friday ?. n., the services held at the grave and conducted by Rev. J. F. Palmer, ill the Shady Grove burying ground. Mary Dayton was born in Floyd County, Indiana, Feb ruary 21, 1S46. At about the age Of lb she made profession of religion and joined the Chris tian Church. Her father and the family moved from Floyd County to Daviess County of the same state Tn 1865. On February ,, 1870, she was narried,to NJ. V. Johnson. To this happy union were born eight children; six girls and two boys. One of the boys died in infancy. All the other children are still living, and together with the father are left to mourn the loss of a duti- full and affectionate wife, and a kindhearted and helpful mother. The family came to Arkansas in January, 1890. Came to Wash ington County in 1899, and for few years lived in and about Fayetteville.
 In July, 1900, they moved onto the old Gulley place some two miles out from Springdale on the "old wire road from Spring dale on 10 the southwest. Mrs. Johnson had been an invalid tor some years; but the first year af- ter they moved to their new home she seemed 10 improve, and the family were hopeful that she would in a measure regain her health; but lateriy she declined and for some months has been al most constant sufferer. She seemed ready and wiling to go, and spoke to each member of the family in regard to the matter Her father, at tl1e age of 70, is still living in Indiana so far as tile family know. Loneliness will hover over that home because of mothers gong, but earth has no sorrow that Heaven sar- not cure. May the family re- union on the other side oi the river be complete.
 ]. F. Palmer.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
PROSPECTS FOR BERRIES
 ARE GETTING BETTER.

The prospects for strawberries in this locality are better than was anticipated a few weeks ago. Graham Bros, who have seventy. five acres southeast of town, say they have better prospects than for four years past and are ad- vertiSing for 800 piCkers. Some ot the berry patches north and northeast of town were injured by the hail last week, the berries on the pr. Stearns place being almost completely destroyed. Some ripe berries are reported, but shipments will hardly begin before May , or 6. This will be considerably later than last year, but that was an unusual season. The first car was shipped April 2o and the shipping season con- tinued for thirty-fve days.
 The first rawberries Of the season were on the market yes terday, having been shipped in from Van Buren. They re- tailed at 20 cents per quart. Twenty crates of berries were shipped from Van Buren on Fri day of last week, most of them selling at Ss.50 per crate.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
JOHN MACON COMMITS
 SUICIDE AT BENTONVILLE

John Macon committed suicide at his home in Bentonyille Satur- day morning. He placed the barrel of Winchester rifle to his
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Chas. Smyer enjoyed a very pleasant visit last week from his old army comrade, T. ". Duden- hostel, who resides at Campbell Hill, Ill. They enlisted at St. Louis together in the artillery service, were together during their term of enlistment. and both were discharged at the same time. Naturally, therefore, their meeting again was one of no little pleasure to both.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
$. 5. GRAHAM
 PASSES AWAY
Died Suddenly Last Week at His Home Near Creech
 POst0fiice.

Eld. s. s. Graham died sud- denly early on Thursday morn ing of last week at his home near Creech, northeast of Springdale. When he retired Wednesday night he complained of feeling Ill, but nothing serious was an- ticipated, but when his daughter went to awaken him Thursday morning he was dead, due to heart trouble. The remains were inferred Friday afternoon in Wilson's grave yard a few miles northeast of town, services being conducted by Ed. l. M. Phillips.
 Deceased was born in South east Missouri, and when only three years of age came with his parents to this section A. the time of his death he was = years and six months of age. He formerly resided near Spring Valley, in this county, but soon after the death of his wife some three years ago removed to the vicinity Of Creeeh postofhee and his daughter, Miss Cora, has been keeping house=for him. Three of his grandchildren have also been making their home with him.
 Mr. Graham was a member of tie Baptist Church and for B years was preacher in that church, and durlng his life bap- tised more than 200 converts. He was moderator of the Madison County Baptist Association since it's organization nineteen years ago. For thirty years he was justice of tile peace. and in isSS was one of Benton County's rep resentatlves in tile lower house of the general assembly. He was also d member of the com mission which built Washington County's new Court House. He served in the Confederate army and was on the staff of Gen. Cooper. All of his life has been practically spent in this locality except one winter immediately after the close of the war, which was spent in Texas.
 So far as known MT. Graham was the last of his family, hay ing no living relatives except his children and and.children. He is survived by nine children, five sons and four daughters, all of whom reside in this section, one of the sons being T. J. Graham of Springdale. The other sons are: J. M., living near Lowell Jno. B., living near Creech, Ill, living on White River, Simon, who is attending school in Springdale. The daughters are: Martha, wife of w. F. Wolf, residing near Springdale, Matilda, wife of John Sigman, residing near Creech, Orlena, wife of Wash 4oungman, residing near Spring Valley, Cora, who was house. keeper for her father.
 Deceased was we'll known throughout Northwest Arkansas, and had many friends who will regret to learn of his death.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
NO "PANIC"
 IN SPR|NGDALE
Freight Business of Frisco for March Shows Increase Over
 Last Year.

Instead of this country having suffered from the money panic of few months ago, 1t seems that business IS even better than 1t was year ago. Frisco Agent Furry tells The News that the freight business on shipments to this point was S2, 400 more tor the month of March than for the same month last year. On out going shipments the receipts were 5000 more than for March of last year. The receipts for tickets shows slight decrease over the corresponding month last year, but that Is doubtless due to the 2-cent fare law. As much travelling has been done as formerly, but 1t hasn't cost the people quite so much money. This certainly makes a creditable showing for Springdale and the surrounding country. Loc l business men also report good trade so far this season, and in- dications are that 1t will eontin- ue.
 Those who attended the per formanees of the Winterhoff- Chapel Company at the Audi torium last week were delighted with tic mannerin which the building was lighted up. The wiring and lights were all fur nished free by tie electric light company, q courtesy which was appreciated by the manager of the Auditorium and by the patrons. It is to be hoped that the building can be permanently lighted in such manner. Mar tin Brothers appear to be more than willing to do their part.
 The new mayor, l. T. Lane, has received his commission and the new council will be sworn in at an early day and get down to business. Mr. Lane informs The News that ust as soon as he can get things in shape census of the town will be taken, looking to having Springdale made city of the second class.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

s. L. Ingram left Tuesday afternoon for Bellt1ower, Mo-, to look after a farm which he owns near that place.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17


 E. T. Burk, late of Salem, Fulton, County, has rented the Long business house on the cor ner east of the NJ. F.. Church, South, and is opening up stock of general merchandise in same. His family will arrive soon and they will occupy the T. J. Davis property, now owned by l.. D. Petross, on Main Street. Mir. Burk is very pleasant gentle man, and The News gives him a cordial welcome to Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

The work of laying the main for the waterworks is progress ing nicely, and the pipe is down as far east as the railroad. The west end will be put down next and the work pushed to comple- tion as rapidly as possible.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Work on the electro light sys- tenn is progressing as rapidly as possible. The work of wiring the business houses Is being pushed, and the lights are turned into one or two additional build ings every night.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

C. w. Pool returned Monday from a few weeks trip to Cottey- vile, Independence and other points in Kansas, where he had been selling cold storage apples for A. F. Murphy, residing west of Springdale. He had very good success, selling 500 barrels at prices ranging from s to S3.50 per barrel.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
TRADEMARKS GIVEN
 IN ROOM NO. 2.

List of headmarks given in reading to the A class of room Number ? for the last school month: Homer Graves 5, Joe Reed 5, Corbert Lane 5, Burke Welch }, Marguerite Carter 2, Paul Wylie ?, Henry kapplar 2, Walter Bird 1, Joy Cardwell 1, Veryl Maine l, Marshall Taylor 1, May Bell Lowe l, Clyde Cru dup 1.
 Headmarks given to the B class: Mildred Thompson 5, Melvin Hayes 4, Johnnie Davls 5, Clara kuhnert I, Cessna Stafford ,, Lottie Parks 1, Ruth Sill l. Bonnie Long l, Jeffa Hawkins 1, Bessie Sullivan l, Leetha Nickel
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Bob Ritter, who has had po- sition in St. Louis for some time past, arrived home Monday. He will accept d position in r. C. Ritter's grocery store and look after the business this summer while MT. Ritter makes a trip to San Francisco, California, to visit with his daughter.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

K. l.. Nicholson, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, came in Thursday of last week on a visit. He IS a nephew of 1. T. Lane of this place.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Henry Cogar left Monday afternoon for the west on q pros- pecting tour His first stop will be 1t Twin Falls, Idaho.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Again We would say, don't fail to read the ads. in The News.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17
CLOSING EXERCISES
 OE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The closing exercises of the Grammar School department of the Springdale Public Schools were held at the Auditorium Wednesday night, and were at tended by large crowd. There were forty-two in the class which received certificates of promotion to the High School. The program was interesting throughout and was heartily en- joyed by all. One of the most interesting features was an ad- dress by President Tillman, of the University of Arkansas. He spoke on college life, and compli- mented the young people on their advancement and encouraged them to continue m their work of acquiring an education. The address was a treat to both young and old.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

r. E. Farnsworth and family left Tuesday morning for Ennis, Texas, to make their home.
 When they sold out here they contemplated going to California, but Mir. Farnsworth's father, who IS in that country, advised them not to come, so they went to Texas instead. MT. Earns worth will engage in the peanut and popcorn business at Ennis, having purchased machine through Fred Firman of this place. MT. Firman IS the pop corn and peanut man of Spring dale and has been instrumental in starting a number of others in the same business, one of the number being w. H. Covert, who IS now at Tahlequah, Okla.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Clyde Ingram was up from Fayetteville Monday visiting home folks.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Dr. (. A.McQuaid, the dentist. las made quite an Improvement in lis office over ". x. Hewitt X Co The room has been re- papered and cut up into three rooms, one q reception room, an operating room and work room.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Mrs. A. J. White had one of her hands painfully injured Mon- day by fraetious COW which she was leading. The cow made a break, and the halter was drawn rapidly through her hand which was cut by buckle on the halter.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-17

Some horse buyers were in town this week from Franklin County looking for good saddle horses, but most everybody around here who owns such horses wants to keep them.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
MICHIGAN WHIST ASSN.
TO MEET IN ST. CLAIR

The fifth annual midsummer meet.
Ing Of the Michigan Whist association
will be held In the Hotel Oakland, In
st. Clair. July 20. 29. 80 and 81.
All games are open to all whist
players without restriction as 10 resi-
dence or club affiliations and will be
conducted under the Mitchell system,
trick score. American Whist League
rules TO govern. Top score prizes
will be awarded To the pairs making
Ligh score in each direction. tie
fcounting as win.
An entrance fee OF fifty cents per
player Will be charged for each game.
Players shall sit In the position and
at the table designated on the ticket
purchased.
Special prizes have been donated
Ivy MIR aud Mrs. Charles +. Bielman.
Mr. and Mrs. j w Steiner Mr.. ana
Mrs. H. H. Simmons. Mr.. and Mrs. y.
A. Commons. {. w. Rogers. the Wo-
mans Whist League OF Detroit. and
the Hotel Oakland
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
TAKE, COMMUNION
BYK|Ss|NG A ROSE
At ALTAR RAIL
STRANGE CHURCH IN FRANCE
HAS PRlEsTEss WHO cELE-
eRATE AESTHETIC WHITE
MASS-MANY AMERICANS.

PARIS, June 2s-Since the separa-
ton of church and state many strange
sects OF more or less morbid char
acter have achieved Importance. The
growth of none is more remarkable
than that OF the Gnostic church,
whose chief Is Monseigneur Peilhager.
@2inw-IHaay-F4 aHaAefs- have-you ar
he was asked by the American cores
pendent recently. nj I'll III
Hundreds. my son. and thousands"
Some OF your bishops, IL Is under
stood, are men illustrious. under other
names. in the world of art and even
OF politics.
That Is true" said Monseigneur
Peilhager.
And some OF your bishops are
"Certainly-many OF them are wo-
men,"
Then Monseigneur described the
aim and purpose OF this extraordinary
church. He said.
| Our object Is the salvation OF souls
in the first place and, In the second
place, the advocacy OF bodily pleas
ures which are too much neglected
by religious people. That is TO say,
our religion is. above all. aesthetic
and just as D'Annunzio. the Italian
novelist. has proclaimed our creed
love for the beautiful. for the aes-
thetic."
rs that quite moral?" it was asked.
my son." said the chief OF the
Gnostics, our morality Is better than
any other. for We worship God BY
loving his creatures"
And your rites?"
1--WE have priestesses who celebrate
the white mass. Our communion is
made with roses-each communicate
kisses rose and passes II on to
another communicate "-----
And may anyone attend?"
! Only those who have been ini-
tiated."
There are many strange religions
in America, perhaps that is why near
lily one-half of the members OF the
Gnostic church OF France are-1 am
sure you have guessed it-are
Americans
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
Daily Death Lis.

Mona La Sims. IS years. "a Jones;
pneumonia.
James Fletcher. 40 years. El6ise.
MichSa 4ptHilexyt9 ~az. 80.
Aaron Cohen, eg years. 22s h. Eliza
beth: seDillty. +.
Jane McArthur. t7s years. Eloise.
Mich; nephritisg
Joseph Drawer, 81 years. ssT Howard;
sarcoma -
James Duncen. 81 years. 24s Rlvard;
senectus,
Mrs. Freda Walters. 43 years 46i
Rlopelle. carcinoma.
Cecilia Jargowska, SO years. s25 Kir-
by. bronchitis.
John Shenk. 40 years. Eloise. Mich.
tuberculosis.
John Monks. 50 years. SOC Twelfth;
heart disease
Gen. Albert Hartsun. 70 years. 562
Jefferson reorganization.
William Topel, 2s years IL Bushey;
tuberculosis.
James A. House. year. 307 Roose-
welt: meningitis.
Valentine kalbus. months, l6s
LOCKWOOD. mainutrition.
Thomas Dzialo, IL months, 2l5 Ham
mond enterio colitis.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
WALKER WHISKY
SEIZED BY GOVT.
TEST CASE TO BE MADE OVER
LABELLING OF VAUDEVILLE
PRODUCT.

The contest between the agricul-
tural department and the firm OF
Hiram Walker & Sons. over
the branding OF Canadian
Club whisky took sensa.
tional turn Tuesday, when Unit
ed States Deputy Marshal Cash r
Taylor seized 64.S60 quarts OF the
Walkeryille product in the Detroit
warehouse Of the firm and locked II
up. pending hearing OF the suit In fed
eral court. IL Is claimed by the gov
eminent that the whisky should be
labelled "a compound OF pure grain
distillates." while the Walkers insist
that ii would ruin their trade to use
the word compound"
A previous suit was started some
time ago but dropped pending the
bringing OF test suit TO determine
the standing Of this whisky and other
Canadian WHISTLES under the pure
food law, IL had not been supposed
that SO much whisky would have been
seized for the purpose OF making q
case.
The whisky trust OF the United
States will benefit IL Il can shut out
the Canadian product or compel a
branding that will prejudice consum-
ers against H.
District Attorney Watson denies
that there is any agreement by which
the Walkers will be allowed TO land
further importations in this country
without molestation.
Il have no orders from Washington
on the subject" he says. There are
no complaints here now, but II further
complaints are filed. we shall continue
to seize the whisky"
Detroit ocials have no information
as to why so large quantity of
whisky was seized. a single bottle
being sufficient upon which TO base
suit
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
DREW WINS 0U7- IN
BATTLE WIT \ GREEK

George Sanantakos, the Greek shoe
sinner who has put up such sim
fight TO retain his premises In the
Avenue theater building, lost his bat
tie In the circuit court Wednesday
morning. and there is now nothing
for him TO do but surrender.
Sanantakos claimed 10 have a lease
on the premises which continued until
next fall, with the privilege OF renew.
al. Manager Drew, of the theater,
claimed the lease expired last spring.
but Sanantakos resisted every effort
10 remove him.
A jury In Circuit Court Commits
sioner Mays court decided that the
Greek was entitled TO the place. and
the latter then asked Judge Hosmcr
10 correct the lease. claiming IL did
not express the Will OF the lessee or
lessor. Judge Hosmer could see no
reason for changing the lease. which
gave Sanantakos possession only till
last May Sanatakos then proceeded
to a jury trial and Judge Mandell.
holding with Judge Hosmer, directed
verdict against the Greek A stay
OF proceedings was granted until
Iuly
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
COURT CLEARS ST. PAUL
AND BLAMES GLADIATOR

LONDON, June 24.--Sir John Gerell
Barnes. president Of the Admiralty
Court, In giving decision today In
the case of the collision between the
cruiser Gladiator and the American
liner st. Paul. said he would render
judgment merely az between ship and
ship. apart from any individual action
by those aboard the Gladiator. The
Court found that the St Paul's speed
was not excessive; that 1t was not
true that her helm was starboarded.
but that her maneurers we're sub
stantially as pleaded by her owners
and that the Gladiator was distinctly
to blame
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
WEIRD MIXTURE
NEW SUBSTITUTE

LONDON. June 2..-Seaweed, dust,
goats hair and Irish moss comprise
that weird mixture. compounded with
a secret chemical process. which John
Campbell, London chemist, claims
to be perfect substitute for leather.
vulcanite. wood and marble.
AS leather, II makes serviceable
soles for shoes. Among the things
the compound is good for are pic
ture frames. ornamental mouldings,
imitation wood partitions. betting for
machinery, upholstery. cotton spin
ming bobbins, electric switchboards,
flooring. golf balls. fountain pens.
marble" In all colors. chess boards,
book binding and ivory" combs.