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Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
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Dan Cupid has been making him.
self busy during the past week, aud
indications are that the panic is
about over, County Clerk Mont K
Armstrong says that last Friday
was the best day he has had in the
marriage license business sine he has
been in Office, he having issued the
proper papers to tie up six couples
on that day. The following licenses
have been issued during the last ten
days.
Almus j. Spencer, "a, TO Miss
Minnie Pile, II.
r. Hill, 81, to Miss Cora Roster,
20.
Henry G. Vaughn, 45, to Miss
Mile Robson, 29.
Dee Knots, 90, to Miss Lizzie
Sage, II.
Ed Million, %, to Mrs. Hattie
Barnett, 80.
Arthur Gage, Is, to Miss Julia
Sissel, Is.
Al. Gillard, 21, to Miss Mamie
Palmer, 10.
Jasper Gates, 30 to Miss Alice
Wbitson, Is.
J. w. King, %, to Miss Minnie
Martin, 10.
Eddie Yarbrough, 20, to Miss
Pearlie B. Hager, l6.
T. N, Hsger, ls, to Miss Lydia
Davidson, II.
John Eaves, 81, to Miss Golden
Culver, ls.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
Successful Association

Friday evening and Saturday,
Sept. IS and 10, the Randolph
County Teachers Association had
its first meeting, in Pocahontas.
About twenty-five teachers were en-
rolled.
An enjoyable feature of the pro-
gram Friday evening was the music,
and we appreciate very much the
outside help given US.
In the general discussion of
The Needs of our Public Schools,
Prof. Spradlin being absent, Prof.
Acree took the lead. Patrons, as
well as teachers, we are glad to say
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
League Literary Program

Following is the program for the
League Literary, Friday evening.
oet-s. The meeting will be opened
by the president:
Song.
2 Recitation-Maud Miller
8 Piano solo-Flora Bigger.
4 Bible Story-Maryin B,eklev
5 Vocal Duet Maud Miller and
Eula Martin.
8 Bible Questions-James Gr.
ham.
7 Piano Solo-Bessie Hite.
8 Bible Story Of Esther-Ro,s
Pringle.
8 Recitation--Mae Allphip.
10 General discussion of David
BY Leaguers.
IL Paper-E M. White.
MISS BELLE FoRREsrER,
PRESIDENT Literary Dept.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
Farmers Union Grows Restive


Paragould, Ark, Sept. 2l-lne
Farmers District Union OF Marina
duke, Greene county, today held
meeting and passed resolutions call
ing upon, the members of the lodge
to hold their cotton and requesting
the merchants not to buy any of the
1908 cotton crop in the county.
In the resolution the union de-
clares that if the growers sell their
cotton at the present time and al
the prevailing prices there is grave
danger of night riding, and calls
upon its members to avoid, if possl-
bic, any such depredatlons, The
resolution follows;
Whereas, We have established
market for all cotton, and seeing
the danger of the uprising of the
night riders and the danger of life
and property; and
"W hereas, We condemn such
practices, our constitution being
against it and stands for the sup
preston of crime, vice and immor-
ahty; and
Whereas, The people of the
tobacco country have won decided
victory and will, in our judgment,
call drastic measures to be used in
lthe cotton, country, therefore be it
"Reror8ad, g;Inlt VIC 1fae Farus IS
Educational and Co-optative u IN
of America, order the pfeveutiontof
such action and ask the merchants
and the cotton buyers to cooperate
with us and help prevent the posi-.
bility of such action by refraining
from buying any cotton on the
streets or privately of the 1908
crop.
This, the 10Th day of Sept. 1908.
adopted by the district union
in delegated convention of 400
members.
Nv. K. SANFORD, president:
"T. F. RAY, secretary.
"W. K. SANFORD.
GA. d. STONE,
"H. j. PoPpE.
COMMITTEE "
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
Farmers Union Meeting

The regular quarterly meeting of
the Randolph County Union will
be held on Friday and Saturday,
October I'd and Sd, at Pocahontas.
There will also be held a meeting
of the directors and~stockholders of
the Farmers Warehouse and Gin
Co. on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
Gestring Wagons

nave just received car load Of
the celebrated Gestring wagons +
have been selling these wagons 60,
the past several years and tbev ~. ~
giving universal satisfaction. verr
strong, durable and light rnnnin
A. q Schnabaum,
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25

Is you didn't enjoy The
Sweetest Girl in Dixie" it is a sure
indication that you are not a good
southern citizen.
The Catholic people have been
enjoying a Silver Jubilee on the
hill this week in honor of the home
coming of Rev. Father Matthew.
The good ladies have also been
holding their bazaar in connection
with the other festivities.
Chas. p. Flowers, the concrete
builder, left yesterday for Reyno,
wherc be has the contract to build
fe'4re5 hundred feet of concrete
walk for the tnscrpyisiI'g citize9s Of
that town.
Full line of Fancy Dress Goods
from cqlicoes to the best panamas
and silk waistings, at d. L, Wileys
Don't forget to call on Wiley
for the best shoes in town. Every
pair guaranteed.
Quite large number of old citi-
zens srom all parts of the county
came into Pocahontas early yester-
day morning with the expectation
of boarding the train here and at
tending the old settlers meeting at
Biggers. They were sadly disap-
pointed, however, to find the "lo-
cal' under repair and that there
were no outgoing trains until 4
o'clock p m. So far we have failed
to learn as to the success of the old
settlers meeting, but will give
full report OF the entire affair in our
next weeks issue.
INCEST line of Valencine laces and
fancy dress braids ever brought to
Pocahontas at d. l.. Wileys.
Should you want to buy White
lime and lola Portland cement, call
on Spinnenweber & Peters.
ID. L. Wiley has just received a
full stock Of LADIES' ready-to-wear,
fancy trimmed hats. Nothing left
over of old stock. He is the first
in season always and his goods are
up-to-date.
D. L Wiley will pay your rail
road fare, both ways, from any
point on the Frisco between Hoxie
and Naylor, Mo, provided your
purchases at his store amount to
$1,000 or more.
Ceiling, siding, flooring and all
kinds of building material at Spin
nenweber & Peters.
For new clothing go to Nemler
Mercantile Co.
We will sell you anything in
Real Estate you want from a 40 to
a 1000 acre farm, wild timber lands
any size tract 40 to 1900 acres, town
property any kind from vacant resi-
dence lots to two story brick busi-
ness house. Shannon Bros. d De-
Clerk Real Estate Go.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25

George Turner and wife returned
first Of the week from Prescott,
where they have been for the last
three or four months. George saws
he intends to make Pocahontas his
permanent home in the future.
Mrs. Smisson, after several da >
illness, is now convalescent, and
able to attend to her business again.
DR.. r. F. Morton, a successful
young practitioner of holland, paid
the Star Herald a visit Tuesday anc
bad us print him some stationery.
Several from Pocahontas attended
the county fair at Brockett last Fri
day and Saturday. r. L. Stack
house bought the fine lemon tree
which was sold to the highest bid
der The price paid was Sl7.OO.
Let Mrs. Smisson make your hats
to order.
The Electric Theatre has been
meeting with great success, and
good crowds have been in attendance
each night. The pictures and illus.
trated songs are tirst-class and Poca
hontas people are glad to have this
amusement hall permantly located
in our town.
Mrs. Smisson will retrim your
hats, clean and curl ostrich plumes
N. A. Childs, the jeweler, has rented
the building formerly known as the
Black & DeClerk saloon building, on
the south side of Court Square, and
will occupy the entire building after
October |.
Ifyou want the latest and most
fashionable tailor-made hats call on
Mrs. Smlsson, who carries only the
best.
Wall Brothers have been receiv-
ing and marking up new fall goods
all this week. Watch for full page
announcement in the Star Herald
next week.
The little ten-days old child of
M. Il. Kibler, which died near
Water Valley, was buried in the
Masonic graveyard here Tuesday.
The opera season in Pocahontas
was opened on last Monday night
with "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie. {"
The play was all that it was
claimed to be and there was not
a dull moment from the raising
Of The curtain for the first act
until the finish. The continuous
outbursts of applause from the big
audience showed their appreciation
and approval of all that was good
and there was nothing bad-in
the reproduction of this famous
southern story by a well known
southern woman. The people of
Pocahontas are hoping that Mana.
ger Carter will give US many more
such Entertainments as the one seen
Monday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25
Local News Items

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Miss Lora Anderson left the lat
ter part of last week for Arka-
delphia to enter Ouachita Baptist
college.
The Star Herald has turned out
quite lot of printing for the en-
terprising merchants of Maynard
this week. When you want print
ing done right and on short notice
always remember that the Star
Herald is the place to get it!
Arthur King and wife of Fred
erick, Oklahoma, who are visiting
old friends in Randolph county,
were in Pocahontas Monday night
and saw the "Sweetest Girl IN
Dixie" at the opera house.
The Loyal Americans will meet
on next Tuesday night, September
30, at the X P. hall. All members
are requested to be present.
E. G. Mock, merchant of May
nard, passed through Pocahontas
Wednesday enroute to st. Louis,
where he goes to buy his fall and
winter goods. He will return via
Memphis and take in the Tri-State
Far.
Among those from Biggers and
Reyno who came down Monday
night to see the Sweetest Girl in
Dixie" were, Mrs. d. w. Blunt,
Mrs. ]. S. Dickson, Mrs. I. G.
Casey, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bigger,
and Misses Maud McCrary and
Addie Blount.
John P. Dunklin of Monette, who
has been in Poeahontas for the past
several davs visiting relatives and
friends, left Tuesday for a short
visit to his old home at Potosi,
No. 1t has been just 9S years this
week since Mr.. Dunklin landed in
Pocahontas, he and several others
having come about $50 miles by the
wagon route, the only means for
travel in those days,
An erroneous report has been Cir
culated to the effect that board can,
not be obtained at Ravendeu Springs
for less than $1,000 per month. To
offset this report, the following resi-
dents of that little city announce
that they will take boarders during
school for IS per month: Noel Fry,
Walker Rogers, w. L. Eaves, Mrs.
Adrain, Chas. Dixon, J. B. Duvall,
M. B. James, and others.
PoCKETBooK LosT-On Monday,
Sept. 81, in town of Pocahontas.
Said pocketbook contains $50 in
cash, one $40 and two IS bills, also
receipts, notes, etc. bearing name of
G. w. McElvoy. Finder will
please return to the Star Herald
Office and receive reward.
Pocahontas star herald., 1908-09-25

&. (. Maynard and family moved
down from Maynard yesterday.
V. G. Hinton, one of the propri
etors of the Star Herald, has been II
, Pocahontas few days this week,
attending TO business and looking
after his farming interests neal
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Hinton are
now located at Brinkley.
Everybody is respectfully request
ed to call at the old reliable firm OF
Wall Bros. and inspect their nam.
moth stock of fall and wiuter goods
before buying elsewhere.
vRev> y. NJ Reeves, was here
yesterday enroute to Maynard,
where he has charge of the Metho-
dist circuit in that neighborhood.
Bro. Reeves is fine scholar and
christian gentleman, and will add
strength to the Methodist cause at
that point.
Wall Bros. is the place to get
your fall hat or suit. Be sure and
see their stock before making your
purchase.
All goods positively guaranteed.
Money refunded if not as represent.
ed. Nemire Mercantile Co.
j. W. Thomas is now prepared to
furnish wood from the stave mill at
ST per load. Give him your order or
Telephone No. l42
WANTED-Two furnis h d
rooms for light house keeping
Write or call Geo. W. Camp, in
care of Electric Theatre.
A. q. Schnabaum has just unload
ed a car of American wire fencing.
Now is the time to buy if you want
to secure the best fence for the least
money.
WOOD! WOOD!
j. W. Thomas is now prepared to
furnish wood from the Stave mill at
81 per load. Give him your order or
telephone No. l42.
Up-to-date Stetson hats at Wileys.
d. l.. Wiley asks the ladies to
call and see his line of ready-to-
wear Kimonas and fancy line of
white muslin underwear. Old
fashioned yarn and carpet warp, all
colors.
Bro. and Sister w. L. Oliver, of
Corning, have recently closed a
successful meeting at Success, there
being thirty conversions
w. A. Brown, one of our old
time friends of Middlebrook, called
in yesterday morning and advanced
his subscription to the Star Herald.
We have al. gwen it up-"The
Sweetest Girl IN Dixie" was the
best entertainment the people of
Pocahontas have enjoyed in many
a day, and Manager Carter is being
showere with congratulations upon
securing such an excellent play.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09
ELECT OFFICERS.
Function SUNDAY school in Prosper
Gus condition.

The Baptis, Sunday school of
Function, which is in a llourishing
condition under the leadership OF
/. K. Barber, upeunientent, and
Rev. y. Bailey, pastor Of the Bap-
fist church of this place, having an
average attendance of Is scholars
and usually a goodly numter of visi-
tors, on Sunday last elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing six
months:
Superintendent. X. Barber.
Assistant SUPPLEMENTARY T.. Watson.
Secretary-Miss LESSEE Sherren.
Assistant S.cretary-I II. Werlich
Treasurer-Miss Nellye frantl
PianJSt-Miss Ada Lavelle
Assistant Piauist-Mi,s Zetia Shoemaker.
Chorister-F. T.. Peterson.
Librarian-Stanley Phillips
These officers were all unanimously elect.
ed, which insurcs a successful term and
continued interest in the school
Mr.. Barber, who is always on the lookout
for the best interests of the community as
well as the school, asked every member of
the school to try and bring one person each
who has not been going to Sunday school,
which means that we will have III the near
future a school OF $50 scholars.
Alter the election of officers a unanimous
vote OF thanks was extended Superinten.
dent T Il. Barber, Secretary Charlie Brown,
and Miss Ada Lavelle pianist who during
the preceding SIX months so faithfully per
formed their work that they not only at.
tended every service but ~ addition have
never let single special service go by
without especial attention aud a well pre-
pared and well attended program for each
occasion
The infant department of the school is
under the able management oil Mrs ID. L.
Watson. Primary department we'll taught
and cared for by Mrs. a. Bailey Junior
department carefully instructed by Mrs.
Anna Cummings. The intermediate de.
partmeut, taught by Mrs Lou + Hart. has
been exceedingly successful and rendered
excellent help in all the special services.
The advanced department is carefully
locked after in every detail and made to in.
terest everybody by ID +. Watson. r. T..
Peterson and Rev. A Bailey. Sunday
school convenes every SUNDAY morning al
10 o clock in Browns Hall. Everybody i'm.
vited come II YOU can.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Grams OF the civil war. total number as
certained by enrolment to be fI9 followed
by the Kingwood CorneI band moved up
Nam street under command OF Marshals
]. L. Murdoch. ID. K Jackson and George
Menear.
The column movej up Main to Morgan
town street in splendid sDie where it was
joined by the function aud Housewife
delegations with their brass bands: down
Morgantown to High. 10 Price to Brown
avenue. and up the avenue to the stmory.
which was soon packed to ov, rflowing.
Opening music by bands in concert
kingwood special choir. The Star Span.
gled Banner"
Invocation. Rev J. II. Hess.
National song by CHORUS. My Country
Tbs OF Thee
Address of the day by Rev. {. X Jenness.
OF Morgintown. IL Is Good to BE Here"
The speaker most eGectually proved his
subject TO be true by argument that il was
the duty OF all good citizens to teach the
rising generation the benefits of patriot.
ism The speaker said IL we would teach
the coming generations peace with patriot.
ism we would have less need OF great IA.
vies In his closing remarks he endeayored
to convince the ladies OF Kinew wood of the
necessity OF organizing a ladies' relief
corps To work IN unison with the Grand
Army OF the Republic along these lines.a
said il he could accomplish this he would
be well repaid for his labor.
Music by choir. Columbia. the Gem OF
the Ocean"
In conclusion Commander Shaw thanked
the audience Tor their concurrence in max.
ing the twenty third annual reunion one of
the best we have ever held. lie then in.
trodnced Comrade ii NJ Hayden as his
worthy successor Tor the ensuing year
The report OF the committee on resolu.
tons, in which they returned thanks 10 ali
who so faithfully worked to make the re.
union success. was read and adopted
In the afternoon there was a grand con.
cert by tile bands on courthouse lawn. cal.
lthumpian parade. baseball game between
GIadesville and Kingwood aud tournament
on Brown avenue
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

have found tried and tested cure for Rheu-
matismi Not a remedy that will straighten tho
distorted limbs Of chronic crpples. nor turn bony
growths back 10 flesh again. That IS impossible
But can now surely kill the pains and pangs OF
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with a Chemist in the City Il
Darms,adt-I found tho last ingredient with
which Dr. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
. perfected. dependable prescription. without
that last ingredient. successfully treated many,
many cases ofRheurnatism but now AZ last. Il uni
formly cures all durable casos Of this heretofore
much dreaded disease. Those sandliko granular
wastes. found In Rheumatic Blood. seem todissolye
and pass away under Ibo action Of this remedy az
ireoly as docs sugar when added % pure water
And then. when dissolved. these poisonous wastes
freely PASS from the system. and tho cause Of
Rheumatism Is gone forever. There Is now no
real necd-no actual excuse 90 suffer longer With
out help. We sell. and IN confidence recommend
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09
HoGaaw winner.

John r McGraw, national com.
lniiieemon from West Virginia,
was reelected at Tic caucus Of the
West Virginia delegation in Den
yer on iho fourth ballot after a
spirited contest with w. T.. Chill
toa Tie campaign between the
'"' Dad been iu progress for sew
craI months McGraws steward
hip has been most thoroughly
examined from all view points,
and though bitterly opposed by a
strong element Of The party, his
undoubted ability and diligence
IN serving the party won out
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09
hingwood, Jul, ., 1905.
Call for Senatorial Convention.

The Democratic senatorial convention Of
the Fourteenth senatorial district. com.
posed oil the counties OF Hardy Grant Min.
eral, Preston, and Tucker is hereby called
10 meet at keyser July "a. 1908 for the pur-
pose OF nominating a candidate for the
ONCE OF state senate Each county is en-.
titled TO one delegate for every 100 votes or
majority thereof cast Tor Hon John Corn.
wei Tor governor in 1904.
WILLIAM MACDONALD. Chairman
w. ]. LAvELLE. Secretary
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Due allowance must be made
for tie crippled condition of the
journals prosperity and the full
dinner pail Also the bleating
OF the sheep for the fleeing of its
wool at be a pound is anything
but pleasing TO Bro. IIoratio Sey-
mour WhetseII, who promised the
sheep protection" from conpeti-
ton with the foreign halfssarved
animal Speak kindly to Horatio
90 hc passes by lie has troubles
OF IBIS own.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Pain will DEPART iu exactly 20 minutes il
one Of Dr. Shops Pink Pam Tablets BE-
taken ram anywhere Remember. pain
means congestion. blood pressure nothing
else Headache is blood pressure tooth
ache Is blood pressure ON the sensitive
nerve Dr. Shops Headache Tablets
also called Pink Pain Tablets quickly and
safely coax this blood pressure away from
pain centers Painful periods with women
get instant relief. 20 tablets 2sc Sold by
Strickler's drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09
DR.. Shops
Rheumatic Remedy
THE STRlCKLER DRUG STORE.
Trustees Sale.

Public auction Friday July I7. Is0s. at 30 O'Clock
a. fn. ~ the siorcroofn 0f s. W Shahan ir the
town ~ IunneltDn. w. Va. = will offer the entire
stock ~ goods end FIXTURE. i1 part and aa u whole
hid STOCK consisting of fuii line Of clothing. dry
EDp1a and notions boots and Shoes. hate. hard
- fuH line n store fixtures. including counter
SNOW cases. oll glass show cases. computing and
platform scales, McCa1kcy account rogi-ter 1
hgsler safe. Office dcsk. oiI tanks. etc
This D. p valuable stock 81 new merchandise
many ~ thee goods a'ill boing in the original
ihia VII D. great sacrifice sa.e and will be Of
interest ~ merchants on anyone cxpncffur 10 en-
HfRe in the mercantile business
Terms made known on day ~ salo
- y ~ WILLIAMS. Trustee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Why is it the Journal will not
tell its readers the cause of high
taxes, empty dinner pals, and low
priced wool? Who causedit? What
political party is to blame for it?
The Journal knows; why not take
the public into its confidence?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Piles are easily and quickly checked with
Dr. Shops Magic Ointment. To prove il
viii mail small trial box as a convincing
lest simply address DR.. Shoop, Racine
WIS. surely would not send Il free unless
was certain that DIR. Shops Magic Oint-
ineht would stand the test. Remember il
is made expressly and alone for swollen
painful bleeding or itching piles, either
external or internal. Large lar Soc. Sold
by Strickler's drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

When you attend the conyen-
ton at the courthouse Saturday
see if you cannot find time to visit
The ARGUS and have your name
enrolled with the other good Dem
ocrats
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Let every Democrat who can
come to Kingwood on Saturday
and make it a field day for Dem
ocracy. We have every assurance
that the independent voters will
join hands with us in the nation
al, state, and county tickets. They
have stood machine politics as
long as they can and are only too
anxious to help beat the ring and
the machine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

The Democratic congressional
convention meets in Keyser July
IA, and the state convention at
Charleston July %. Bear this in
mind, Democrats. Let Preston
send a full delegation to both con-
ventions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

The noise you hear toward the
south is the "harmony" in the
Republican convention at Charles.
ton
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

The people are going to elect
the next President of the United
States and his name will he Will
liam Jennings Bryan.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09
Today's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.
GRACEFUL kIMoNo FOR SUMNER.

s Oh the japanese style Of dress
as on their eastern sisters.
uesgn Illustrated is whc
the garment The
ueSaoe Tor the weather
SILK or lowered ribbon
o. modeof
beautiful
10 hese negigees
trimming effective while vory
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Who was it that increased the
state appropriations from $4,000
600 to over $4,000, 900? The pres
ent Republican state administers
ton that is trying to nominate
Charles v. Swisher for governor
because he is the friend of the
state administrations
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-09

Preston county Democrats must
not think for one moment the Re
publican ring ticket cannot be de.
feated. Thousands of good, hon
est Republicans will not support
1t. They propose to finish the
ring this year. They would have
done it at the primaries had they
gotten a square deal.