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The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
MRS. w. D. JACKSON DEAD

Mrs. w. D. Jackson, of Argenta, who was raised at Sulphur Rock and who had many friends in this county died at Bradford Friday where she was taken some time ago by her hus- band.
 She had been sufferer for many months from tuberculosis, and last April was taken to El Paso, Texas, and placed in sanitarium for treat ment, but to no avail. She gradually grew worse and death came Friday. Mrs. Jackson was 2S years of age, and leaves her husband, one sister, Miss Mayme Jackson, who was with her at the time of her death, and one brother, pr. R. c Allen Of Argenta.
 The remainA were taken to Sulphur Rock, her former home, where funeral severices were held Saturday after noon, followed by interment in the cemetery at that place.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
OWNS HISTORIC PIN

George Edward McLeland, who lives at 252G North New Jersey street, Indi- annapolis, does not have much use for a pen inasmueh as he is not yet five years old, but he nevertheless has the most interesting pen in Indianapolis. It is the one with which Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of independence. His grandfather, Capt. George w McLeland, who has passed his eighty-sixth birthday, has handed the relic down to the younger George. Capt. McLeland received it from his grandfather, Alexander McBeland, who was page in the continental con- gross.
 Grandfather was a page in that historic congress-" said the youthful Georges S6-year-old grandfather, and he was nicknamed Sandy by it's members. He gave me this pen. which is made of wild turkey feather, when l last saw him at our home down in Jefferson county, in 1S31
 You see, l was only a shaver. about as big as young George there, when he gave It 10 me. lie told me that all the men who signed the Declaration of h. dependence did not use the same pen, and that when Franklin signed it he turned to him and said Here, Sandy, you take this and keep it, and now run along and tell the sexton to ring the bell, and he then, with this pen In his hand, hastened out to the old man at the bell. and the first music of liberty rang out on the air
 My grandfather lived to be S5 years old, and now that I have passed that milestone, and my days are num- bered, l pass the old relic down two generations. l came very near, how ever, turning it over to the old liberty bell people when the bell was in Indi- annapolis few years ago."
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
LITTLE SHEROD MlACHELS

Sherod, the three-year-o son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Miachels, died Tuesday night and was buried We'd nesday evening at Macedonia.
 Thus over a happy home the shadow of little grave has fallen: and, as another has said, it is wonderful how long shadow d little grave can cast.
 Death is a hard master and often takes from us our brightest, sweetest and best, but he cannot efface the tender memories that cluster around the beautiful and simple baby life of the prattling little ones who are always held so near and dear to father and mother. None but those who have sat in the shadow of great bereav- ment can justly weigh such d sorrow as that of giving up the prattling babe. And yet we cannot think little child dead: but as flower that has been transplanted into divine realms where they bloom in richer color and sweet CT fragrance than those of the earth.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
Newark, Arkansas Friday
SULPHUR ROCK SKETCHES

Sulphur Rock, Aug. 4.-James Will Hams and family of Alabama and his brother, Bee, and family of Jackson port, visited their sister, Mrs. Geo. Sueberth of this place. the first of the week.
 Robt. Moore and sister, Miss Maud, left Sunday night for Newport, where they have position with the Boston House.
 J. U. Martin has plenty of water in his well and is putting the lumber and stone on the ground for his gin.
 W. T. Anderson went to Calico Rock last Friday to look after the lumber for the Martin gin.
 Mrs. Handle who has been spending the summer here, returned to her home at Auvergne Sunday.
 The ball game here Friday between Newark and Swifton was walk over for Newark
 The citizens met Tuesday evening to discuss plans for creamery at this place.
 L. (. Jernigan, the Batesville insur- ance man, was in town the first of the week.
 Sam Ashley, who has been sick for some time is no better at this writing
 Jim Vaughan was up from Newark Tuesday.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEETING

Following is the program for the meeting of the school directors of the county to be held at the court house at Batesville Saturday, August %.
 Compulsory Attendance-W. N. 0s- borne, J. $. Ottinger, A. J. Craig.
 County Supervision-J. T. Powell, W ] Ward, A. G. Gray.
 Consolidation of Rural Districts A A. Henderson, E. l.. Jernigan, D. M c. Kelley.
 A longer School Term-J. C. Stroud. J. K Matlock, B. F. Cash.
 Cooperation of Directors and Teachers - Dr. L. E. R ayes, Dr. w. T. Huddleston, w. J. Caldwell.
 These are live school questions that demand your best thought. Every director owes it to himself and to his district to attend this meeting and get all the good he can out of it.
 Remember the date, August 29, lG a. m. at Court House.
 SIDNEY PICKENS, Co. Ex.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
PROFIT IN STRAWBERRIES

In speaking of the profit in growing strawberries, Mr. Bauer, the berry specialist of Judsonia, said in his speech here Saturday.
 1.-The strawberry industry around Judsonia is one if not the best paying crops grown at that place. l think 1 am safe in saying the most profitable crop grown, cotton, would come in for next mention, yet every man nearly grows cotton while the berry growers number around l50 only. In the year 1907 the fruit growers at this place shipped around S5 to S6 car loads of berries and this vast amount of berries on an average net the growers S2. 20 f, o. b. Judsonia, or clear profit of Sl.45 per 24 quart crate delivered at the depot.
 "While the crop did not do so well this year as last owing to late freezes and much cool rain through the season yet there were 65 or 66 car loads again this year, netting the growers sl. 75 or around that amount more if anything, or clearing the sum of s1 per case. This is not as well as berries would have sold for it had not been for the very bad weather.
 sOne association in Kentucky furn- ished plants couple of years ago tell me that several of their growers net $500 per acre on their berries this years, which is a good showing. This should leave them Sl75 per acre clear l money. "
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
FARM FOR SALE

Good farm of l60 acres near High Rock, II miles north of BatesVille, "a acres in cultivation D acres of which is fine creek bottom land which grows D bushels of corn per acre. Good frame dwelling with two tenant houses. Two orchards with an abundant varie- ty of fruits. Good oak, hickory and cedar timber on land not in cultiva- ton. Fine water, both well and spring, with fine creek running through farm- Good mill-site on farm. Fine cave near dwelling where 10000 bushels of vegetables may be kept the year round. Convenient to school and church. Will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Henderson Real Estate Co.,, Newark Ark.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
THE DITCH CASE

Judge Fulkerson has made an order in the Big Bottom ditch case, which was appealed to the circuit court from the county court. in which the court sustained the findings of the commis- sioners in assessing benefits and damages except that Bob Williamson is allowed S200 additional damages and Wilson < Arnold were allowed $50 ad- ditional. The assessment on the lower forty on Mud Creek belonging to John Tomlinson is relieved of assessment. The court did not render an opinion as as who should pay assessment on land -Batesville Guard
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
Vol. 8. No. B
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
S ate Maintains Free School at Little
 Rock for all Blind Children

This Institution is maintained by the state for the education of the blind children of the state. 1t is the public school for the blind children.
 The purpose this institution is to give the blind children such training as will enable them to become self-sup- porting, relf-respeeting, independent citizens.
 As the public schools are free to the seeing children, so is this school free to the blind. There is no charge for tuition, treatment or board. The only necessary expense is for clothing and railroad fare, and even these are paid by the state for those who are not able to pay them for themselves.
 The benefits of this institution are not only for the totally blind, but for those whose eye-sight is SO defective that they are not able to attend see- ing school. Tine legal age limit is from six to twenty-stx years.
 Pupils who are eligible to this h. stitution are taught the literary branch- es included in our public school courses. Every pupil who shows music al ability is given | thourough train- ing in instrumental and vocal music. Besides this the girls are taught sew ing knitting, and other handiwork that equip them for lives of usefulness in their homes, and the boys are taught some trade by which they may become self-supporting.
 The school is thoroughly equipped with all the necessary appliances. The children are well cared for and pro- vided for; and every precaution is taken to safeguard their health, and to give them the best mental, moral and physical training.
 There are many blind children in our state whose parents do not know of the advantages provided for them here. We are making every effort to reach these pupils and appeal to every citizen who knows of such children, to 1 help Us to locate them. Please send | us the name, age, parents name and post office address of any blind or partially blind person in your com ! munity.
 There is a seperate department for the negro children.
 $. D. LUCAS, Supt. Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
Boy Killed by Engine.

Marvin Spencer, aged IA years, or Jonesboro was fatally injured in a railroad accident at that place Fri day afternoon He was run over by a switch engine and sustained in juries that caused death an hour later
 The boy was riding in a wagon with a young companion and was near the Cotton Belt railroad tracks when his horse became frightened and started to run away The wagon was upset and the Spencer boy was thrown beneath the wheels of a switch engine.
 Would Stop Use of Irons on Convcts.
 T am going to investigate the treat ment of prisoners at the county farm, reform school and penitentiary, and in case I find any treatment I think is inhuman, am going to take steps to prevent such treatment" declared W. NJ. Rankin, officer for the Arkan- sas Humane Society. Saturday night. He said he would go before the grand jury if necessary.
 (Continued on page A
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
FRUIT GROWERS ORGANIZE
Farmers Getting Ready to Raise Fruit,
 Berries and Vegetables

An enthusiastic meeting was held at fruit and berry growing movement given further impetus by the organiza- ton of the Newark Fruit and Truck Growers Association, with a member ship of B of the most substantial and progressive farmers of the community.
 The meeting was called to order at 10 o'clock by Mayor Ration and a temporary organization was effected by electing Mir. Ration chairman and J. F. Cossey secretary
 James Bauer, an experienced berry grower from Judsonia, addressed the meeting at some length on berry and vegetable growing.
 At the close of his address the con stitution and bylaws of the Judsonia Association were read and submitted to the meeting for adoption. The con stitution- and bylaws were adopted, and an invitation was then extended all those present desiring to join the the Association to come forward and sign the same and deposit the member ship fee of S1. Adjournment was then taken until afternoon.
 z The first business taken up in the afternoon was the election of officers, whichresulted as follows: G. NJ. Fields, president: J. H. McDoniel, vice-presi- dent: F. c. Hoyt, secretary; N. NJ. Wilson, treasurer: J. J. Boillott, T. F. Evans, C. NJ. Magness and ". J. Cooper directors.
 Two hundred copies of the constitu- tion and bylaws were ordered printed for the benefit of the association.
 The meeting adjourned to meet again at the Ration Hall on Saturday, August l5.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
MACHINE COUNTS MONEY

A machine that will count money has been produced by an Austrian in- ventor. The coins are thrown into a funnel at the top of the machine and slide downward, alighting on spiral track. This track has raised border containing shts corresponding to the size of the various coins As each coin slides on the track it passes through the slit corresponding to it's denomina- tion and drops into a basket.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL DELEGATES

At the Methodist Sunday school last Sunday the following delegates were elected to the County Sunday School Convention which will be held at Sala- do Friday and Saturday, August 2l and 22
 o. F. Craig and Miss Kate Saylors alternates, A. B. Brannon and Miss Addie Mcllenry.
 The county association is inter-de- nominational, and all Sunday schools are entitled to representatives.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

There will be an annual meeting of the stockholders of the Sulphur Rock Telephone Co.,, held at the town hall in Sulphur Rock, Ark, on Monday, August To- 1908, at s o'clock, D. m., for the purpose of electing seven di- rectors to serve for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other busi- ness as may legally come before the meeting. SAM TUGGLE, Pres.
 JOHN K. RAWLING, Sec.
 Sulphur Rock. Ark, July 10.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
SYMPATHY'S POWER

A gentleman once seeing poot man under the influence of liquor. stopped, and, laying his hand on the mans shoulder. spoke to him in kind. ness and gentleness, John"
 It was only word but it saved a soul from death, and John B. Cough preached temperance for years and saved many man and woman from a drunkard's grave.
 Only word! Who cannot spea,; it? word in season-how good Il is, and it may bear fruit. even a hun dredfold
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
NEWS OF >
 ARKANSAS
Phillips Is Dead.
VAafs

A. Kinney, an employe at the Nie- meyer lumber mill, near the new penitentiary, was arrested late Sun- day night, as a suspect in the Phillips murder case, and after a long sweat ing in the office of the plain clothes men he was locked up pending a further investigation Kinney and another man were, it is said, prepar- ing to leave Little Rock and were suspected and the police were not- fed The men were arrested in an Kinney was held by the officers, while the other man was allowed to go.
 He has lived at the Niemeyer mill for some time, 1t is said, and held position Of some importance there.
 Patrolman Phillips, who was shot at Thirteenth and Pine streets while attempting an arrest at midnight Saturday, died Sunday morning at 9: 30 at the city hospital, and the body was sent to Atkins Sunday night, from which place it was taken Mon- day to the family home in Pope county for interment.
 Although the police department de- voted much time to the case Sunday no arrest of consequence had been made at late hour Sunday night. A man named Morrison was arrested i'll the late afternoon on suspicion, but was released soon after the arrival Of Chief of Police McMahon at head quarters. Morrison easily convinced the officers that he was not in the city Saturday night, and therefore, could have had nothing to do with the murder of the officer.
 Coroner s. P. Vaughter empanneled a jury Sunday afternoon, viewed the body. and adjourned until Monday af- ternoon at f o'clock, at which time the evidence of Patrolman A. B. Haven. who was with Phillips when the fatal shot was fired, the testimony of Dr. o. K. Judd, city physician, who attended the wounded officer and who later made the post mortem examina- tion and such other evidence as the police may be able to present will be taken
 The bullet which killed Phillips entered the face and lacerated the upper part of the brain The bullet was found in the back part of the head toward the base of the brain. It was stated that the bullet came frcm a Colts revolver of about fl calibre. Phillips never was conscious after he was shot
 w. T. Phillips was 22 years old and was the son of Mir and Mrs. Albert Phillips of Appleton, 16 miles from Atkins. He was born and raised at Appleton, and was farmer until he went to Little Rock about three years ago, when he accepted posi- ton as guard at the rock crusher This position he held until the begin ming of this summer, when he return ed to Appleton, where he spent some l time. Before he left, however he put fin an application for position as patrolman on the Little Rock police | force. He returned to Little Rock 1 Thursday and went on duty as a
 policeman for the first time Saturday night. He leaves his father and 1 mother. five brothers and two sisters 1 His brother is one of the guards al
 the rock crusher.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

There will be meeting of the stock holders of the Farmers Union Ware house Co.,, of Magness, Ark, on Sat urday at 10 o'clock a. m., August 29, 1908 for the purpose of electing twelve directors for the ensuing year, and such other business as may properly come before the body.
 w. c. SANDERS, President
 W. D, BURLINGTON, Sec.- Treas
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
TO SCHOOL DIRECTORS

If your district needs desks, black boards or school furniture of any kind call and get my prices. I handle the best desk made and can make prices as low as the lowest. A. A. Tender son, Newark, Ark
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
NOTICE TO SOCIALISTS

There will be county convention held at the court house in Batesville, Ark, Saturday, August l5, at p. m. for the purpose of nominating a coun- ty ticket. All Socialists are respect fully requested to be present.
 J. W COOPER,
 w. F. DETHEROW,
 Committee
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07

Deeds. written. acknowledgements at tested and all kinds of notary work done in a careful and correct manner by A. A. Henderson at Merchants and Planters Bank.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
THAT AWFUL SILENCE

Money talks, the adage says,
 This at least we've heard; And that's the reason why our purse Does not say word.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07
NOTARY PUBLIC

Notary work of all kinds done in a careful and correct manner by 4. A. Henderson at the Merchants and Planters Bank.
The Newark journal., 1908-08-07

Deeds of trust and legal blanks fol sale at The Journal office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-11-12
$4,000

Brandon Mercantile Co will sci
the S
as advertised.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13

Mr.. Newton KnOblock Of Martin
was a prominent visitor in Ocala on
Tuesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
MISS PoRTER's PARTY FOR MISS
BISBEE

Miss Bessie Porter was the attract
i've hostess at a charming porch par
" on Tuesday afternoon, Miss Flor
ence Bisbee Of Jacksonville being the
attractive honor guest. Miss Bisbee
is a lovely visitor and she has been
charmingly entertained during her
visit here as the guest of Col. and
Mrs. Otis T. Greene Miss POrter's
other guests were Mrs. Bernard Selig-
man, Mrs. Albert Davis of Jackson
Vile, Misses Pauline Sullivan, ElOise
Miller, Alice Bullock, Grace Hatchell,
Carrie Williams, Minnie Hendon, An
ME Mathews, Annie Atkinson, Miss
Emma Gray and Miss Emily Eskey Of
Savannah.
The front porch was screened in
with beautiful dOgwoOd blossoms,
forming a very attractive bower for
the four tables of logomachy, which
was played progressively for an hour,
Miss Pauline Sullivan winning the
prize, an exceedingly pretty shirtwaist
holder, and the honor guest was given
a lovely fan, as a special favor of the
afternoon.
Fruit punch was served on the pi-
+ azZa, and after the games the guests
were asked into the library. which was
prettily decOrted with bowls Of pan
sizes and violets. IA small tables in
the rooms ice cream, cake and al
mOnds were served in yellow rame-
kins. the cream being in yellow and
white.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
Mr.. MACkAY GRATEFUL FOR
HONOR SHOWN HIM
Will Become a Candidate for County
Commissioner and Gives His
Platform
Ocala, Fla, March 3. 1908.

Ocala, Fla, March 9. 1908.
To the Voters Of Precinct No. 1, Ma
riOn County, Florida:
Gentlemen feel highly hOnored,
and sincerely grateful, for the mark
of confidence that is evidenced by the
rumerously signed petition presented
ME to become a candidate for the of
fee of county commissioner from our
district. I prize this the more be
cause it was totally unexpected. and
unsolicited by me. and without one
single question being asked me. or
single promise made by me as 20 the
policy or course I might pursue.
should I be the successful candidate.
But IN case of any misunderstanding
or misrepresentation on your part, I
wish to state that 7 am in favor Of
the rigid enforcement of our laws. the
maintenance Of peace and good order
that I am in favor Of hard roads, and
Of a liberal policy towards our educa-
tional institutions. but I'm all and ev-
cry case. a careful and consistent
conservatism of the best interest OF
all the tax payers of our county That
will not be any mans man, or tool
to any body Of men. but ] will at al
times use my best Judgment for the
hest interest Of all the tax payers.
That I am likely ro make some mis-
takes. and ar times disap2oiut some
of my best friends.
With the above to be considered. 7
Will accept the nomination and be-
come a candidate. ar the same time
assuring those Of my friends who
from whatever cause, feeling or belief
may differ with me, and vote or work
against me, that there shall be no
i'll will cherished or displayed, and as
] have never asked a man to vote for
me for any Office, my friends must not
construe this to mean the lack Of APP
probation Of their vote or due appre-
citation Of the honorable position as
pired to. Respectfully,
GEO. MACKAY.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MUIR
DER

Mr.. D. E. McIver. who was assault
ed Saturday night by Policeman Dean
in the piazza of the Ocala House, an
account Of which was printed in these
columns Sunday morning, has sworn
out warrants against Policeman HO-
mer Dean for assault with intent to
murder, and against Messrs. John D.
Robertson and J. H. Spencer as acces-
series before the fact. The trial has
been set for Saturday and win be
tried before Judge Joseph Bell.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
eEIeER OPENS POLITICAL BALL

Mr.. d. r. Zetrouer, one of the prom
fneDt citizens Of Geiger, was in Ocala
Monday, attending the session Of the
county democratic executive commit
tee, and informed the editor Of this pa
per that Geiger would open the pOlit-
ical ball by giving a picnic on Friday,
April 5, TO which in particular the
county candidates are invited, and ev-
erybOdy else generally.
Geiger has a reputation more than
county wide for its unbOunded hOspi-
tally in doing things, and if there
were no intellectual treat in store, no
mixing with the candidates and hob
nobbing with the people, it would still
be worth a visit to partake Of the
magnificent dinner il is so famous for
preparing-but with a feast Of reason,
a flow Of soul, a vision of pretty land
scapes. TO say nothing of mingliug
with its fair women and brave men,
the promises and pleasures Of the
day are great indeed.
4 Get your speeches in readiness, Mr..
Candidates. and in order not tc mill
tate against the ethics Of good taste,
and add still more 10 the pleasures
of the occasion, make them short
All eyes will now be focused on
Ceiger until April 8.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-03-13
WHIsKEY STILL SEIZED

Sheriff Gordon and Deputy Sheriff
HutSon succeeded in capturing a
crude whiskey still at Daisy yester-
day. 1t was constructed by attaching
a piece OF gas pipe to an old tin lard
can, the pipe running through a wa
ter trough The still was found in the
smoke house of Willis Washington,
cClOred. A pistol and a very large
pocket knife was found on his per
son.