The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
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A tnree-St0fE cooperative IFdteT- nal order building is being planned by the local lodges at Helena. The proposition was suggested by tne members of the Woodmen of the World, and other lodges have about agreed to the arrangement. The plan, so far developed, is for all the lodges to unite in the erection of a modern structure, with suitable separate storage rooms for the para phernalia of the lodges. It Is to contain a banquet hall and have other arrangements for entertain ment purposes, the lower floor to be used for business purposes. It IS proposed that the building shall cost not less than $25,000.
 The old woolen mill building at Springdale, erected in 1879, has been demolished. At one time the plant was paying piece of proper ty. The owners operated II looms, four sets of cards and 40 spindles, and during the busy season gave employment to about 15 people. This being the only mill of the kind in that section, people went there a distance of 15 miles to get their wool prepared for use.
 There was a heavy frost in Craw- ford county Thursday morning, and while peaches and other fruit trees are in bloom, little uneaslness IS felt among fruit growers. Owners of Elberta and other commercial peach orchards see nothing dis couraging in the outlook. As a rule there is an excess of bloom, as is always the case in a good fruit year and the trees appear to be in prime condition.
 Miss Hattie Leak won the tri p to Colorado in the subscription contest given by the Junction City Demo- crat. Miss Leak getting the largest number of votes, 110,101 Miss Me dia Herald. second, 95.650; Miss Aubv Ward, third, 30,100. Miss Leak has the right to name a com panion to go with her. She has se- lected Miss Sara Murph. They will leave about the first of May on their trip.
 The Ozark Fruit Company at Alma has been organized and the name of the company changed to that of the Alma Canning Company. The officers are Willim Chesterfield, president; J. J. Cravens, vice-pre- sident; w. A. Alkire, secretary: J.. T. Jones, treasurer; who with l.. w.. Black, J. D. Byars, J. F. McGehee, o. l.. Gates and James McCord, constitute the Board of Directors.
 The White County Teachers As sociation met at Judsonia Saturday about 15 members being present. An entertaining program was rendered and much interest was manifested Tn the meeting.
 A complete waterworks system is being installed at Dumas. All the material for the plant is there ex- cept the engine. and that is expect to be delivered some time next week.
 $. A. Miller. farmer who lives near Fayetteville. recently diseov- cred a hens nest under his house. in which there were 1S eggs, all of which were good and sound.
 A law and order league was or ganized at Harrisburg recently, J. J. Mardis being elected president and Robert Mickleberry secretary.
 A. T. Henry has resigned the po- Sition of mayor of Dierks, and L.. $. Littlefeld has been elected by the council to fill the vacancy.
 Nearly 4,OOO feet granolithic walks have been laid in Helena. and contractors are still busy, having sey- eral weeks work ahead.
 William Martin, a stock dealer of Mountain View. was kicked by a horse Friday and his leg broken below the knee.
 W. A. Montgomery has purchased an interest in the E. H. Gleen Lum- Der Company at Batesville.
 J. T. Lewis, dry goods, at Eng land. has been succeeded by Levi, c- Doa.1,,,,,