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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-11-26
THE MICHIGAN WAY.
Grange peputies In Michigan and How
They Are Compensated.

The compensation of the grange dep
eral basis. Each grange pays the or
ganiZing deputy 500, of which SO goes
for the charter. Then by application
of series of bounties. offered by the
state grange, if the organizing deputy
reports five oranges he receives So for
each, and in like increased proportion
for ten oranges he will get S26 each.
Then there is grand prize Of 500 to
any deputy who viii organize and i'll
struct twenty-five oranges during the
year. And in order to increase their
efforts to get the full twenty-five the
deputies are given a repetition of the
prizes for the second ten oranges. So
receive $500, and for twenty-five
oranges, which would entltle them to
the grand prize of 500, they would
receive 500. The deputy must get in
his charter list sufficient number to
warrant taking the So of the money
from the charter members for his own
services. Thus it provides safeguard
against charter membership so small
as to make them weaklings. 1t is esti
mated that the charter list should not
be less than twenty-five IN order to
warrant the taking of the five dollar
fee. This liberal payment OF the depu-
ties will account largely for the mark
ed increase in the number Of oranges
IN Michigan during the past few years.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-11-26
TME. an ANGE.
Conducted by
j. W. DARROW. Chatham. N. r..
Pycss Correspondent Ne1c York State
Grunge
TIME LEAKS IN THE GRANGE.
Some Suggestions That May Be Useful
TO Grange Officers.

Some Suggestions That May Be Useful
TO Grange Officers.
The Importance of utilizing time and
the extravaganza of allowing it to go
to waste are well stated by Jennie
Buell. of Michigan, In which the fol-
lowing reasons for time running to
waste are stated:
When the grange is not called to or
der on time because some officer or
leading person is not present.
When the stewards distribute badges,
song books, etc, after the gavel has
fallen instead of before.
While the chorister selects songs
after they are called for.
While the secretary shuiEles his pa
pers over or stops to write Il receipt
after the order of reading the minutes
is reached
When a committee audits bill or
passes upon an application for mem
bership after reports of committees
are called
When business that might be refer
red TO committee Is transacted by the
grange. especially with prolonged dis
crssion.
When members speak upon questions
that have not been brought properly
before the grange by motion.
When grange stands still while the
paraphernalia and decorations are
gathered and prepared for initiation.
When members are allowed to wan
der in discussion In the lecture hour.
When matters foreign to the time or
place are introduced and delay the
closing past the time fixed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-11-26
A Vot. For Direct Primaries.

Genesee On. " Pomona grange met
Oct. 8 with an attendance of about
200. The subordinate oranges of that
county reported Il total membership OF
2,2I6. The following resolution was
adopted: Resolved, That we demand
direct voting at the primaries and here.
by direct our delegates at the next
state grange meeting to do all in theiI
power to effect the passage of such a
law" The next meeting viii be held
mt Batavia on Dec. IT.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-11-26

Union grange at Plymouth, n H.,
held its first fair early in October. 1t
was great success, and 1t took rank
with the largest fairs in the state out
side the state fair and excelled them
In the department of working oxen and
in the exhibit Of field corn The show
ring of no other fair in New England
contained so many Devon cattle as
was shown at this fair.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-11-26

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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-04-10

Our line of new spring belts, hand
bags, back combs and hose supporters
included 10 this sale.
Big line Of silk and wash ribbons also
ct sale prices.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-04-10
Mems and Boys Hats

We buy our hats direct from New
York and the prices on these goods will
force you to buy new "skypiece".
5 90 John B. StetsOu sale price 4 so
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-04-10

We handle the sterling line of Bench
Tailored clothes for men and the Hercules
and Kantwearout brand for boys. No
better clothes are sold than thus line and
we guarantee the fit.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-04-10
Wool DresIods for Spring

3 bolts all wool voille, black,
blue, and browsluaI sale price 81 80
balts all woob0 black Cor
dura cloth. this |al sale price 4l.32
9 bolts 81 bla@rsiura cloth SO
bolts all wod brilliantine .43
10 bolts silk 50clee sale price .43
bolts silk Soc }d chiffon nc .43
6 bolts fancy sill voille price .43
8 bolts spider 81 values price .43
5 bolts Sol Impb0c values ct .43
Z bolts Pals de Soc values It 90
10 bolts Tslma le Soc values 30
bolts Lucerindie 35c values 81
bolts Swiss aue 30c values 90
10 bolts FinIane(es 20c value IL
12 bolts Southl3Atiste 15c :. Is l-2c
20 bolts Valm0n5ste 10c value Sc
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable. HORSES AND MULES BOUGHT AND SOLD. -. Dealer in all Kinds Of Harness and Vehicles :.
 Soutl, Main Street, Mon6icello, Arz

Myrtis Evans, Bertie Fuqua, Coy Lord, Paul Sullivan, Nerta Taylor Avie Bolin, John Evans, Emma Hankins, Eva Mere1eth, Ruth Nichols, Mae Adams, Rubie Btggs.
 Room 7-Maude Cunningham John Judkips, Oracle Crook, Cliff ton Hunter, Bruce Allen, Wand q Adams, Bruce Gill, Ray Fleming Dan Todd.
 Room S-Mildred Cason, How ard Green, Talmage Doss, Myrtle McCloy, Tommie Troiter, Julia Styron, Lucille Fleming, Thelma Spencer, Bfvan Harris, Esther Gotham, Benjamin Hyatt, Charlie Kiliiau. Shelby MeCloy, Jay Rite Morris, Gladys Nunn, Verna Ow- ems, James Sullivan, Juan Trotter3 Conner Trotter, Robert Maneese, Frances Welsh, Travis Wells.
 Room 9-Grady Greene, Tom mic Hardy, Bennie Mode Collins, ehrystabell Finn, Guy Harris, Mittie Farley, Dixon MeCloy, Ida Roberts, Horatio Wells, Eva White, Lillian Mccullough, Lille
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20

Mrs. A. r. Hati left last sunday for Courtland, Miss. where .hc was called to attend the bedside of her mother, who is very III.
 Arkansas Liver Regulators for Arkansas Livers; regulates the liver. Try t at
 Bordeaux Drug Store. Prosecuting, Attorney Herring spent Sunday at his home in War reu. but was Lack here attending court the first oi the week.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
Just Received an immense new line of Ladies Sprin g Shirtwaists; Beautiful Pat terms; Dainty Effects; Prices S1.OO to $500 each.
 F. H. Scott.

The Grand Jury adjouened last Saturday evening, after being in session only one week. It returned K true bills. This speaks well for the people of Drew County, as it shows that very few violations of the law, of much magnitude, has taKen place since the last Circuit Court, The expense of the Grand Jury for this term of court was less than for a good many years, and the county is thereby the gainer.
 MT. Ed Gardner and family who recently moved to Southern Texas we learn are well pleased with the country. But they have harely been there long enough to form an opinion of the country and if there are others here who are eontem- plating moving to that place, we would advise them to wait and hear from Mir. G. about year hence. He may have found a good country. and a better one than this but it will take more thana months time to test it.
 FOR SALE-At a bargaian, if taken at once-beautiful corner lot in North Monticello; ] mile of Court Square; I5o yards of Public School Building. If you contem- plate buying a lot in this city. it will pay you to investigate. Call at this office.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
F. H. Scott.
School Notes

iiC i7ii7N HE PuHiia ltdd tilcli classes the past week Room 1, B-Nirda Gilham, Grior Pattef- son; B-Mary billiard, Amal Jordan. Room ?, A-Georse Binns, Monroe Mitchell. Room 1, A-stephen Corrigan, Will liam Spencer, Lev Curl, Louise Dickey; B-0uida Nichols, Earl Hoover. Room $, A-Bertie Fuqua; B-Avie Bolin. Room :, A-Mary Boyd, B-Eflie Wat- son. Room S.A- Bryan iarris, Shelby MeGloy, Laura May Hum ter; B-Frank Carson, Johnie Fluitt, Myrtle MeCloy. Room 9, A-Eva White, Grady Green; B-Eera Matthews, Russel Moore.
 There were no tardie3 in rooms ?, l, : and 5 the past week.
 Don't forget to come to the Washington Birthday entertain ment Friday Feb. 21st at ? o'= clock, p. m. All are cordially invited.
 The following is the honor roll for the 5th month of school:
 R 9om 1-J B. Dishongh, Homer L3wery,J James Neasey Velma Yea sey, Jessie Wells, Charley Patrick Madge McVay, Dot Harris, Amor Jordan, Earl Crook, Jessie Berry, Virta Gillian, Edwin Cason, Mary billiard, Grier Patterson, EIvin Dishongh.
 Room 2-Benjamin Allen Clifton Barnett, Tommie Sander. lin, George Binns, Lena Brookins Pauline Causey, William Court ney, George Thomas, Monroe Mitchell, Hubert Crook, Morgan Taylor, Elva Flemming.
 Room 3-Don Harrell, Vance Flemming, George White, Et Gotham, Collins Moore. Bryar Thompson, Ebert Lowry, LeC Langstone, Bessie Chance, Stells Coker, Bertie Baker, Canmi, Fuqua, Floy Laslter, Hazel Bor deaux, Louise Gotham, Mildret Cruce, lone Hankins, Leone Wood Mau4ice Mccain, Nettie Wilson Glenn Gotham, Preston Cherry James Lindsey, Leon Maneese Howard Bnns, Jasper Paterson Kathleen Koonce, Velma White
 Room 4 Frances Cason, Heller Wel-hLev Curl, Mary Ross, William Spencer, Joe McCiov, John Slkes Mayme Roberts, Edgar Ford Lil' Hoover, Ida Priest, Louise Dick ey, Douglass Pope, Spencer Ad cock, Stephen Gorrigan, Fe Patrick, Georgia Mathews, 0uid Nichols, Mollie Sanderiin, Ion Hester, Courson Humphreys, Ash ton Adcock.
 Room 5-Juanita Kinbro, Aver Koonee, NeTna Maneese, Jesst Bowles, Maude Haley, Ami Haley, Velma Woods, Mary Sly ron, Loretta Klmbro, Ouida Be Bishop, Mary Lynn Jaggers, Win nie Trantham, Lewie Allen. Nec Dickens, Carl Trantham, Nane, Posey, Daphney White, Fagai Walls, Joe Sanderliu, Fredefi Causey, Wilson Trotter, Bonnet Brown, Hardy Lambert, HenryTrot terNorwood Mccain, Charley Arch CT, Howard Dishongh, Malco Il Boyd Lamar Yeas y, Willie Wi sol Grace Dilday, Dewey Bowles Christina Craig, Virgil Wyles i Anna Hunter
 l Room 6-Velma B.ecdlove
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20

Fleming, Mildred Hall, Florence Wilson, Ollie Chance, Edna liar dy, Brice Hunter, Van Hatrel Russel Moore, Eva Crook, Vera Matthews, Mary Boyd, Irwen Harris.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
kesaI Ttems.

Mir. kanie Robinson, of Walnut, Lake. was here last Monday.
 Bad cold tablets at Bordeaux Drug Store. tf
 Dr. $. o. Kimbro has returned from business trip to Little ROCK. Mir. Olin Curry has returned from visit to Little ROCK.
 Stop your scratching by using Bordeaux Tetter Lotion.
 Born, to Mr and MT. D. B. Cot ham, on the I7th, boy.
 Mir. $. k. Bulloeh, of MofreIl, was here last Tuesday.
 Go H NJ Wilson & Co.'S for New Spring Cling hams. 2t Judge Harry Cook, of Lake Nil- lage, was here this week.
 NIT. Clarence Still of Mississippi was here last Tuesday
 New Post Cards at Bordeaux Drug Store. tt Mir. Jas. Parish, of Dermott, was here last week.
 Now is the time to get your oats in the ground.
 Fresh Garden Seed at Bordeaux Drug Store. tt Mrs. Eliza Spencer, of Morrell, is visiting relatives in this city.
 When you need any kind of plumbing, or tin work, sec. .Binns. Mr. Fred Biggs visited McGehee last week.
 Mir. Tom Haley, of Dermott, was here last Saturday.
 H. F. Bailey handles White Dia mond Fertilizer. 3m MT. Clarence Simpson, of Nor. rell, was here this week.
 Mir. Nick Wells, of Hamburg, was here last Sunday.
 When you have plumbing or tin work you wish done, see Binn's. Mrs. Emma Baker, of Crossett, visited relatives here this week.
 Lagrippe Cure Tablets at Bor deaux Drug Store. If Dr. Pei. Baker, of Morrell, was here last Saturday.
 w n d O w-Glass-all sizes-at Bordeaux Drug Store. If. Mrs. R. w. Finn, Jr., visited $ Dermott last Sunday.
 MT. G. NJ. Chance visited Ar kansas City last Satu rday.
 Bordeaux Tetter Lotion cures the Spring scratchers. tt Miss Ola Patrick visited relatives ,raak
 Thelma the Queen of Perfumes at Bordeaux Drug Store. If Misses Annie Shell and Margeite koonce visited Warren last week. Spectacles that fit the eye, at Bordeaux Drug Store. If Miss Belle Lambert, of Wilmot, visited relatives here this week. Garden Seed in bulk at Bor- deaux Drug Store. If Mir. Dave Gotham visited Warren ldSl WCSh.
 Mir. R. w. Finn. IT., of Grady, visited his family in this city, the first of this week.
 Mir. Granville McClerkin, oi Dermott. visited relatives here this week.
 Go to H M Wilson & Go fol white Goods: New line just re- ceived, the very latest things. 2 MT. A J Roddy left Tuesday morning for Hollywood, Miss where he goes to keepbooks for the Hollywood Lumber ComP:ay.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20

DeWitGs Carbolzed Witch Hazel Salve is best for cuts. burns boils, bruises. aud scratches Ii is especially good for piles. For sale by
 Brown MeQuiston < Go.
 and Graham < Graham
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
MT. T l. Corrioan was called

MT. T ]. Corrigan was called 10 Chicago last week by a telegram announcing the death of his father.
 Dr. F. K. Gotham has returned from a,business trip to Little Rock and Memphis.
 Misses Lillian Bland and Linnie Shelton visited St. Louis this week.
 Tbelma perfume Pleases your friends and will please you, at Bor- deaux Drug Store. If
 Mir. J. N. Ross has returned from a business trip to Little Rock and St Louis.
 MT NJ B. Garrison, of Warren, was visitor to our city last Sat urday.
 Miss Merle Jeter, of Mt. Plea sant. Texas, visited relatives here this week.
 Mr. R A. Pickens. of Walnut Lake, was visitor here the first of this week.
 For all kinds of plumbing and tin work call on or phone Binn's Tin Shop.
 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, of Texarkana, are visiting relatives in this 'eity.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
The MOnticeil0nian.
THURSDAY. FEB. 20, 1908.

Entered at the Post Office at Monticello Ark. as second class mail matter.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20

Jus; Received Large line of Boys and Youths Clothing. Big Chicago Line; Kant wearout, Hercules Rainp oof and Harvard Best Line in America.
 F. H. Scott.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
See our Satin Finish, Wide Table Linen, worth $i.0O per yard, for Soc.
Ell. Scott.

MT. B. F. Payne and family have moved to this city, from Tyro, and are occupying the Cald- wei, residence near the Presbyterion Church
 There was wreck of q feieght train, just west of town last Satur- day, which caused stoppage of all trains for the entire. day. No one, however was igjured.
 Stacy Adams make nothing but the best Shoes. Try one pair and you will always wear them. Sold only by
 2t HIM Wilson x Go.
 NIT. E. F. Gotham, of this city. was admitted to the Bar as a prae tieing attorney, by the Circuit Court here last week, after an ex- animation by committee of lead ing lawyersi open court.
 After several days of flood last week. the clouds were blown off by high winds on Friday night, and We had some clear days. The creeks were overflowed for several days during the first part the week.
 The H & NJ. line of Ladies, Low Cut Shoes are certainly snap py, the very best and latest for 5, rice, s % and s 50. Sold only
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
H NJ Wilson & Go.

A good deal of business was dis posed of in the Circuit Court last week. Many old cases were dispos- ed of, and the doekets were pretty well cleaned up. There were three or four cases tried this week which concludes the Feb. term of the Drew Circuit Court.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20
F. Fl. Scott.

A negro by the name of Cobb was convicted of grand larceny. in the Circuit Court, last week and given one year in the pen.
 HIM Wilson & Co is the only place you can buy Fay" or Hole- prof Stockings. They are the best. 2t
 Mir. and Mrs. L. r. Edwards have tie sympathy of our peo pie Tn the death of their little son, Patrick, which occurred on the l t E inst.
The Monticellonian., 1908-02-20

III clIop.
 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, of Texarkana, are visiting relatives in this 'eity.
 S1.5C, Ready Made Linen Table Cloths for $1.OO each
 F. H. Scott.
 Mir. R. II. Thompson and family of Tulsa, OaKla, are visiting rela- tives here.
 Mir. W. R Roddy and family. of Portland, visited relatives here this week.
 Mrs. John Jones and children. of Crossett, visited relatives here this week.
 Miss Maggie Patton, left yester. day for St. Louis to purchase goods.
 Thelma is the standard Quafity for perfumes at Bordeaux Drug Store. If
 Mrs. Arthur Wells and little daughter, Virginia, are visiting relatives in Little Rock.
 Mrs. H. F. Bailey and Miss Nit tie Farley visited Dermott, yester day.
 Hon. John M.Oathout, candida e for State Auditor, was here last week.
 Go to H Nj. Wilson & Co for La, g Gloves. Lisle, silk and kid; the prices are right. ct
 Prof. ". c. Cruce. of Warren spent Sunday, last, with relatives here.
 Mir w. E. Lyons, of Warren. was business visitor to our city last Monday.
 FOR SALE one a4 year old Black Jack apply to C. W, Lind sey, Berea, Ark.
 Mrs. Maudc Busey and Miss Annie Burks visited St. Louis, this week.
 Mir. J. H. Cherry and little son, Preston, visited relatives in Brad ley county, this week.
 Mrs R. B. Hudspeth, visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. r. Nj. Shew- make, in this city this week.
 Congressman Joe T. Robinson, of Lonoke, was here attending Court this week. Hon E. A. Bolton, of Lake Nil- lage, attended court here this week H, M. Wilson & Co.'S stock of Star Brand Shoes are up to the Standard. They are the best on the market for the price. 2t
 Mir. Chas. Hull, who has been visiting relatives in this city for the past two weeks, left last Monday for his home at New Orleans.
 Mir. Will Rankin and family, after weeks visit to relatives in this city, returned to their home al Lake Village last Monday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-27
TROOPS Will RI.
Main in CUBA
Government Decides to Keep
Army in Cuba Till
Next Fall

Washington, D. c.. May 26.-The
important announcement was made
at the war department today that
decision had been reached not to
withdraw any of the American troops
from Cuba at present. The matter
had been discussed at several recent
conferences between the president,
Secretary Taft ! and General Bell,
chief of staff. It is understood that
the conclusion reached was based
upon representation from Governor
Magoon and General Berry, COM
manding the army of Cuban pacifi-
cation, that it might be inadvisable
to reduce the military forces in Cuba
in advance Of the time suggested by
the president for the rsestablishment
of the Cuban republic next fall.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-27
MASCOTS
In the Shape Of Bear Cubs
Parade With Sailors
at Seattle

Seattle, Wash, May 26.-Rear Ad-
miral Charles S. Sperry, command
ing the Atlantic battleship fleet, land
ed this afternoon an armed force Of
three thousand men, who paraded
through the streets of the city. The
fighters of the sea were accompanied
by land force of coast artillery and
infantry from tie neighboring forts
of Lawton, Worden. Casey and Flag
Ter and the local militia.
An amusing diversion was made in
the middle of the procession by the
appearance of twelve bear cubs,
brought from the city of Aberdeen
to be presented as mascots to the
battleships. Before the reviewing
stand was reached the little fellows
became too tired to walk and their
conductors took them in their arms
and carried them past the stand.
On the fleet preparations are being
made to raise anchors at 8 a. m. to-
morrow and steam to Tacoma.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-27

the conferences held in Washington
last year, was inaugurated here yes
terday. The treaty framed at Wash
ington provided for the establish
ment of Central America Court of
Justice, ~ to be constituted and main
tanned as a permanent tribunal, the
five countries represented binding
themselves to submit to it all con-
troversies Of questions which may
arise among them 'of whatsoever ma
ture and no matter what their origin
may be in regard to which the re-
spective departments Of foreign af-
fairs are unable to reach an under
standing
The court consists of one regular
and two substitute justices from
each country represented, who sit
for terms Of five years. The court
will have power to determine its
jurisdiction, interpreting treaties
and conventions and laws germane
to any matter in dispute, applying
the principles Of international law.
Every decision must be in accordance
with an agreement Of at least three
justices.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-27
OIL field
Westhope, This State, EIated
Over Prospect Of Oil
Production There

Westhope, N. D., May 26.-Active
operations have begun in the West
hope oil-gas fields. Many things have
tended to prove that there is some
where beneath the surface of this
country vast body Of oil and gas,
and experts in the business Of pro-
ducing both oil and gas have become
enthusiastic over the prospect. All
indications go to prove that the
Westhope field is allied with the
Medicine Hat field, as oil indications
and strikes Of gas have been report
ed all the way northwest Of this
place to the Canadian city. At Carl
vale, northwest of Westhope, gas
has been found, and all along the
Antler creek oil is seen upon the
water.
The first discovery dates back
about eighteen years, when at a
point where the Great Northern rail-
road crosses the Mouse river, east Of
this city, John McPhee, who is yet
living near this city, found evidence
of oil. Every year while drilling
water wells around Westhope the
drllers have struck gas in more or
less quantities.
Six years ago James Ballantine,
who had lived in the Indiana oil
and gas fields, came to Westhope
and urged the organization of COM
pany. Capital was. lacking and the
project fell through.
Two years ago gas was struck In a
we'll on the Link farm six miles
south Of this city. The gas was ig-
nited and burned all winter.
For nearly two years Alex Ander-
son, living four miles from Bottin-
eau. burned gas in his cook stove,
but on account Of improper connec-
lions in the plumbing the well had
to be abandoned.
On July 3, 1907, Q strong flow Of
| gas was struck on the Parker farm
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