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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
WARDS CHAPEL.

1t has been some time since
any correspondent has written
from this locality, and if the ed
itor will allow us space we will
try to write up the news.
The farmers here are making
splendid progress in their crops.
A number have their land pre-
pared to plant their cotton and
are blowing their corn.
Health was never better in
this community
The Sunday School at this
place has greatly revived since
spring has come.
Our singing class has.re-organ-
lied and will meet every Sunday
p. m. to practice. We were
greatly encouraged by the atten-
dance and the results of last
Sundays meeting. Both young
and old seemed to manifest an
interest in this work.
Mr.. Joe Garner and family of
near Wallaceburg were shaking
hands with friends here Sunday.
The attendance at our Literary
Society has increased to such an
extent that it has been found
necessary to change the place of
meeting to the church instead of
private dwellings as heretofore.
A number of our young people
took dinner at Mrs. Docia Billing
sley's last Sunday, spending a
most enjoyable time.
Miss Mabel Dickinson spent
last Sunday night with her
friend, Maggie Dillon.
Marshall Moody, of Waldo,
called to see friends in this COM
munity last week. A new wire
fence around the Cemetary at
Buchanan school house has ad-
ded much to the appearance of
the place, but some work yet re-
mains to be done.
Prof. O. L. Dunaway has ac-
copied an invitotion to lecture at
this place next Sunday, at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. AS
every one knows, Mr., DunaWay
is a man of great intellectual
ability, and has a high reputa-
ton as a speakes. We trust
that he will have q large and at
tenoive audience.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
ARTESIAN.

The party at Al Wakes was
largely attended. Miss Anna
Summers and Fannie Wake are
the champion dominoe players of
this vicinity.
Bige Overton, of near Gale,
was in ourssmidst Sunday to see
his best sweetheart, Miss M. S.
William Ross, of Howard coun-
ty, spent few days visiting his
father and mother. William is
one of Towards best farmers.
Tom Shackleford and Miss An
ma Collins attended the musical
at Mr.. Morris's Saturday night.
Rumors are that the wedding is
near, when two hearts shall beat
as one.
John McSweeny was the guest
of Joe Ross and family, Satur-
day night.
Nick Galloway and sister, and
Miss Mamie Norman. of Hickory
Grove, was in our midst Sunday
afternoon and helped in singing.
Call again ladies.
Bro. Boycan preached here
Sunday to small crowd the
bad roads keeps the people from
coming.
CIaud Harris. Of Hickory Grove,
formerly reporter Of that place,
was shaking hands with friends
here Sunday. Claud is also a
good fisherman he says they
bite good this season.
John Wake and Miss Anna
Summers, two charming young
folks attended singing Sunday
evening.
Rev, Monroe Scaggs, of the
Sandland circuit, attended sing
ing here Sunday.
Allen Gale and Edgar Avery,
two Sand fuckers, attended the
party Friday night.
Quite a lot of the young pc"
pie around here are going to see
the Children's Day at the Star,
the third Sunday in this month.
Henry Coppock, while blowing
in the bottom last week, had
very bad luck. A snake bit his
pillow beam, and it sHelled up
and busted, and his horse run
away with the singletree,
This being leap year, we may
expects a greater demand for
popcorn. BRAY JAY.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
NOT SWEET POTATOES.
To the Picayune:

To the Picayune:
In my report on Potatoes you
make me say Sweet Potatoes
where Intend it to be Potatoes"
so please correct and say 'taters'
The way it reads IN the paper
is somewhat like Bishop Fitzcer-
AIDS educated negro, who at a
meal with his little brother that
called for lasses. " was told by
the educated one that he should
nol say 'lasses" but "mo-lasses".
The little negro in reply said,
How you recon Is guine to say
mo-lasses when | amt had any
lasses yit?''
So | "aint" got any sweet po-
tatoes yet. Yours, B. F. STEELE.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONY ENTION

BY authority of the Republican
County Central Committee of
Nevada County a County Con-
vention will be held at Laneburg,
Ark, on April Dist, 1908, to elect
delegates to the State Congress
ional Conventions. Each town
ship will be entitled to the fol-
lowing lumber Of delegates:
Alabama i delegates.
AlbanE-3 delegates.
Boughton-5 delegates.
Caney-2 delegates.
Emmett delegates.
Georgia , delegates.
jackson ? delegates.
Leake-4 delegates.
MissoWi-6 delegates.
Parker delegates.
Taylor 3 delegates.
Union-,-3 delegates.
Redland---4 delegates.
Z. DELAUGHTER, Chairman
W. c. MOORE. Secretary.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
Proposed Amendment No.

That Section / of Article l6 of the Ool's
ton of the State of Arkansas be amenoeo "
to read as follows:
Article l6. Section /. Neither the o'"s'
any city. town, county, or other municpA"-
this State shall ever loan it's credit for any
pose whatever. nor shall any county city :" i
or municipality ever issue any interest ~
evidences of Indebtedness, except such -,
may be authorized by law to provide for 'n'
struction and maintenance of public h's"N.
counties cities and towns anc the consH..
purchase and maintenance Of public inT
ments Of a general nature in cities ana Wv.
Provided. That bonds or evidences
debtedness shall not be issued fot az
more than ten per cent of the assessed ' .Dss
# all real and personal property IN elS'
eoduty proposing to issue same. "a X
Such bonds snail not bear greater iS In "A
trrest than i've per cent per annuIl, w, W. XII
10 provide tor me payment Of such bo-u n,ls
terest. q special tax not 70 exceed tbit e..;oa
the dollar in addition to the rate OF 80.
authorized, may be levied by said co"hus
and towns. ia
And the State shall never issue any
bearing treasury warrants or scrip. ia sfSI
The above resolution was filed m ~
the Secretary Of State on May % l"r ne N
Each elector may vote for or aRaif's'
amendment. nth dMI
Witness my official signature TIM, ;zt1nSIWiG
feof'"fS' i''S' Secretary Of 50
(Seal) =
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
From Mondays Dinner Horn.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION MEETS
Vote of County CdnvdSSed and
Delegates to Convention
We're Selected.

TIL In,,anorofJ onI1yn1o-
,,oa ne oV ,,'ns ornani1ed last Sat.
ora+ +ho GOVT bonso NV tho
alant;o,, of Hon Tbos r McRaa
aoho;,noan ond u p McKan.
aaaa~a+ax,,
no,,or+ fro,,, tho chairman of
e. do,,,aonat;o oontrol committee
,,aa noad ond showed tho follow
To-. - ho,-o nooo;vod q noa,o,itv
-, ,,l,,roIi+, &c +ho vo+as oollod IN
a. ,,,.;,,,o,, 60, county officers
snd n,nro l., tho convention do
o,a,al +la da,,,ooro+;o non,;nooe.
Niol W 'I ~ e'e'''0Nl ~ 49, -,
M VI iNei2' N2e'' ''''i '
" l,aieS y, MIN,
fof ohefiii-Ea MOOD
FOR county 9aoge-A a, VI zen
man.
For Circuit Clerk Finis Muir
rah
For Comfy CIerk-.Ioe A Bal
,a,,
'eI r. c.... r,..,,....,,,. " r
fof county treasurer W. y
telts.
For AsseSsof-John bright
For Surveyor Tom lavender.
For Coroner-Dr Purtle
W " To,onl,irs A M Don-
'11li It
a.
eo as d coliiiiile'ee " maine ueie-
gates to the various conventions,
and they selected the following:
STATE CONVENTION.
Thos. c. McRae, M. L. Moore
Nv Craoson II MocL A
~ -. ~ D - VIZ
NJ u Dei.llial' T. d. Aiioie"'' W.
d. " iii'e'
Alternates-Nat MARTIN, JAKE
sanders, u ). Alder w. l.
Woodul, u. X; Haynie, W. N.
Sutton, Jom warren.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
from Mondays Dinner Horn,
TO COUNT THE
VOTE OFFICIALLY
State Democratic central Com
mittee >ieetS Fri d 10 De-
termine p mar E0tG

The Democratic State Central
Committee Wii meeea tthe Hotel
Marion ApaI IT,. next FRIDAY
for lhepuH5seol c3nEa SING t59
retu-n MS ot tAe various counties
in the recent primaries, that the
same may be officially reported
to the State convention. This
meeting is pursuant to the fol-
lowing call issued yesterday al
ternoon:
s"To the Members of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee:
A call is hereby made for a
meeting of the Democratic State
Central Committee to be held at
the Hotel Marion Hotel in the
City of Little Rock, Ark, at II
o'clock a. M, Friday, April TO-,
1908, for the purpose of receiv-
ing the returns from the late pri-
mary election and casting up the
vote for the various candidates.
1t is earnestly requested that
each member attend this meeting
In person.
John H. Rutherford,
Chairman.
Attest: John H. Page, Sec. "
The canvas of the vote will vir-
tually settle the contests, altho
it will be left to the delegates as
sembled In state convention to
make the nominations. There is
at least one office which will
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
PINEY GROVE.
Mrs. J. NJ. Smith is on the sck

Mrs. }. NJ. Smith is on the sex
list.
All seem to be we'll up with
their farm work. Some have
nice Irish potatoes.
About so of our young people
attended the party last Friday
night at Henry Dehan's and re-
port fine time.
Sunday school was omitted this
week and way made tor Brother
Hartsfeld and Marvin Boyd. A
large audience in attendance and
enjoyable music.
Mrs. Formby is visiting ". ".
Mohon and family.
Mr.. Elan gave a musicale last
Saturday night, but on account
of rain few attended.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09
PROPOSED AMENDMENT 70 III
CONSTITUTION OF THE STAlt
OF ARKANSAS.

Notice is hereby given that the to0s,
Joint resolution proposing an amendment
State Constitution. was passed by The 1eas
Assembly at its regular session Of 1891. and !,
the same will be submitted to the electors q
State at the next general election. 70 \
Monday, September IA, 1908, for adoption
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09

Jno. Ware of Emmett. Route 3.
is in town today and made the
Picayune a substantial call.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-04-09

Mr.. S. P. Jones of Texarkana,
who represents the Scranton Cor
respondence School is in the city
today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
WAL Il MI: AGAIN
IN VACANT LOT
Fairies and Elfins stagger Of
ficer as They Found Piano in
the Open Air.

When Policeman Toler last night, on
his weary vigils and sleepless watch
in the north end of Fifth Street, heard
the sad and solemn strains of Waltz
Me Around Again, Willie; Around,
Around, Around" issuing from the
back lot of No 11o5, he rubbed his eyes
and looked up to the stars, expecting
angels Willie was evidently Waiting
some one, for the sweet and beautiful
chorus was repeated Willies seemed
to be pretty numerous, judging from
the sounds. and Snllies were in plenty.
too. Brardishing his club, Mr.. Toler
pinched himself in the off leg to see
IL he were awake. There could be no
Imista.ling the jangle ON piano. Then
that tender song of romance. Love
Me and the World is Nine" burst in
on his ears.
Grasping his club in both hands. the
policeman bravely peeped round the
corner. There they were. a dozen or
so of them. fairies and elfins, dancing
to the music of a. piano. which stood
out in the vacant lot, amid pile OF
parlor furniture.
Halt. Consider ycrselves under ar
rest" he yelled noarsely. Tho player
stopped with a jerk. The dancers
caught the CLEAN of the helmet and
the scared face of the officer. They
drifted into the night, faded away like
vanished dreams. The officer rubbed
his eyes again and pinched himself
in the ether leg. It was there, sure
enough.
The occupants of the house had
moved, he discovered. There had been
fire and subsequent trouble over the
insurance. and they had piled the piano
and furniture out in the back yard.
Dances are held nightly by the spirits
of the neighborhood, and Officer Toler
Is slowly becoming a nervous wreck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
TIGERS NOT TO RACE.
Princeton Onrsmen Propose Another
Ycnr of TrninInE Bsfore Competing.

Year of Training Before Competing.
PRINCETON, N. j., February 90
Now that the winter Is drawing to a
close the Princeton University rowing
enthusiasts are preparing to get busy
on Lake Carnegie. During the winter
gagged in raising money all over the
country, and especially in New York
and Philadelphia, where over $4,000 has
been contributed. The results OF their
work are shown by four new eight
cared shells. two of which are now
built, the others being we'll under
way. In addition to this, plans are be-
float for the meats and a temporary
boat-house and dressing room to be
built on the north side of the lake.
Coach Titus, on being asked about
the prospects of Princeton sending out
a crew this spring, said: I'VE shall
start up rowing here about the 1st OF
April, but the policy of the rowing
ent. and we will only engage in inter
class races this spring. You see, this
year will give the boys their first
taste of rowing in eights and you must
remember that 1T was less than year
ago that rowing was started here, So
4. would not be advisable to attempt
too much at the present stage of the
begin active work. and will probably
see what we can do against some OF
the other college crews. We have re-
ceived 4 number of challenges this
year. and. If deemed advisable, will en-
deavor to arrange some races next
year. AS to whether we shall row
at Poughkeepsie or New London, our
in the future to answer that question
now"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
COMMON SENSE

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makefs\of which print every ingredient
entering hAo Them upon the bottle wrap.
pers and attesk It's correctness under oath,
are daily grSHlng IN favor. The com.
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to cverybody,vDr. Pierce being DESTROYS
Of having The search QRht Of inYestIga:
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confident that HE better the GQml6sII1on
QI lhesa medlcInes Is known the more
YILI tbeIr great clra tive merits be rec0g:
nized. Being Wholly made Of the active
medicinal principles extracted from ma.
tive forest roots, by exact processes
original with DR.. Pierce, and without the
use OF drop OF alcohol, triple-refned and
chemically pure glycerine being used in.
stead in extracting and preserving this
curative virtues residing In the roots
employed, these medicines are entirely
free from the objection OF doing harm
by creating an appetite Tor either al
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drugs. Examine tho formula on their
bottle wrappcrs-the same as sworn to by
DR.. Pierce, and you will find that his
rGolden Medical Discovery the great,
blood purifier, stomach tonic and bowel
regulator-the medicine which, while not
recommended to cure consumption In its
advanced stages (no medicine will do that
yet does cure all those catarrhal condi.
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In time and it is not likely to disappoint
you II only you give it q thorough and
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mo5ical leaders-better than any amount
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mened wtb gose sod 70 os eppe
medicines at ron eoorh bic rrices
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
TAKING REST IN CHICAGO.
Start on Second Stage OF Auto Journey
to BE Mnle TO.MOrrOM.

CHICAGO. February 26.-The italian
car and the French car No. 1, the first
of the foreign entrants in the New
York to Paris automobile race to reach
Chicago arrived at $40 o'clock to-
night The American car which came
in last evening. is still here. Departure
for the West. according to present
plans, will be deferred until Friday. The
second French car and the German
car are reported near South Bend, Ind
tonight. The start on the second stage
of the long journey was delayed to
permit repairs to the automobiles.
The contestants that arrived tonight
were escorted from Hammond, Ind, a
suburb, by an imposing file of cars of
all descriptions. The occupants of the
cars will be guests at dinner to be
given tomorrow night at the Chicago
Automobile Club.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27

NEW YORK, February 26.-Mrs
Anna II. wightman Walker, of Phila-
delphia, one of the richest women in
America, was married to Frederick
Courtland Penfeld in St Patrick's
Cathedral to-day. Following the cere-
mony. Mr and Mrs. Penfeld sailed for
Europe on the Carmaya.
Mrs. Penfeld is the mistress of a for
tune estimated at perhaps s60,O00,o0o.
Mr.. Penfeld, who Is New Englander.
was once on the editorial staff of the
Hartford Courant. Later he was vice.
consul at London. and in 1S93'97 was
United states diplomatic agent and
consul-gereral in Egypt. with the rank
of Minister resident. He is the author
of East of Suez" and "Present-Day
Egypt" and has written many arti-
cles foc magazines here and abroad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
SIZE LOST 1T
Snllow Complexion Went Gilmmering

What is more natural than a lady
should want beautiful complexion?
There is one sure way to secure and
maintain good skin il nature has
been even a little kind on the start.
Proper food, deep breathing, pure
air: and one must absolutely avoid
coffee and tea, as these beverages ulti-
mately produce a bilious, sallow skin.
Anything that causes dyspepsia or in
digestion, or intcreferes with the liver
prevents the nutrition necessary for
making good blood and a fair COM
pleXion.
For years writes a N. j. girl. II
was a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia
and palpitation of tho heart These
occurred more especially in the morn
ing when it was my custom to take
a cup of coffee only
"One day / tried sample Of Postum
Food Coffee prepared by demonstrators
In a store. | liked IL so Well that be-
gan to use it regularly. That was
several months ago, and to-day am
entirely free from the old trouble, be-
sides having gained considerable III
flesh.
INV complexion which was sallow
ana muddy has cleared beautifully. Tea
and coffee have been banished from
our table and Postum Is used In its
place three times a day.
"By carefully following directions
on the package Cooling 1t webb we
have a rich and satisfying drink and
the entire family enjoy 1t. knowing
that we can drink as much as we like
with beneficial results.
"There has been marked improve
ment in the health of each, and as
there has been no other change In our
habits, the credit must be given to
Postum
"TheS's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek 6, ,,,,s M,ol IN n, t.eau ing N0aa to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
Daily Court Record
/. S. Circuit Court of Appeals

The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals, reconvened yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock with Circuit Judge
Pritchard presiding and District Judges
Purnell and Dayton sitting.
The following case was argued: No
7S7, American Can Company, appel
liant, VS.. James McGinnis ct al, appel
lees; appeal from Circuit Court at Bal
timore. Md. Cause argued by Edmunt
Adcock and John w. Munday. OF Chi.
cago. III, for the appellant. and by
Charles Markell, Jr. of Baltimore, Md.
for the appellees, and submitted.
Court adjourned until this morning a
10 O'Clock, 1t is likely that the cour
will adjourn to-day for the term.
Law ana Equity Court.
Suit brought: Edward L. Frost s
Co. VS.. S. Toutelsot & Co. for Sla6,9;
Case on trial: L. G. Garrett agains
Cornelia r. Shield. in regard to com
missioner in sale of real estate.
City Circuit Court.
Case on trial: Cloyd Watkins vs.
William Northrup and Henry T. Wick.
ham, receivers of the Passenger anC
Power Company. Having heard the
evidence, the jury adjourned until this
morning at IL o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
FATIIER LEO HEINn1cHs.

DENVER, COL, February 26.-Tna
body of Father Leo Heinrichs was
taken from st. Elizabeth's Roman
Catholic Church to-day to the Union
Station, whore it was placed aboard
the burlington tram to be forwarded
to Paterson. N. j., the Franciscan
Fathers American headquarters.
The funeral procession was a notable
one, and was witnessed by thousands,
who stood bareheaded as the hearse
passed. The cortege was led by u
squad of police. A company of the
knights OF ST. John in full uniform,
and with drawn swords, acted as a
guard OF honor. The Knights of CO.
lumbus and representatives of numer-
Gus Catholic societies followed on foot,
and long string OF carriages brought
up the rear.
Governor Buchtel and Mayor Speer
were among those present at the flu
neral. Solemn high mass WAS recited
and the service, under the unusual
circumstances attending Father Leos
tragic death, was particularly impress
slye. Rev. Father William Organ
delivered the funeral sermon, in which
he highly eulogized the martyred
priest.
An information charging Giuseppe
Alto. alias Angelo Gabrielle, and Ciiu-
scope Guarauceio, with the murder of
Father Francis Leo Heinrichs was fled
to-day in the District Court by District
Attorney George A. StidGer. In his
confession to representative of the
Denver police department. Alto said
he mistook Father Leo for an Italian
priest who had taken active part III
lighting reyolutionists in Avola, Sicily,
and whom they determined to xiii
after they had been compelled to flee
to Argentine,
VIII Plead Guilty,
i COLORADO SPRINGS, COL, Febrn-.
airy 26.--Guseppo Alo, held for the
murder OF Father Leo. to-day declared
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
JONES RELEASED on BAIL.
VIII Claim Tint Pianos Were Bought
and There Was No EmbezzIcment,

Ispecial to The Times Dlspatch.l
RALEIGH. N. c., February 26.-R.
Jones, the piano dealer of Raleigh and
Goldsboro, who has been in jail here
since Saturday on the charge OF en-
bezzling money from Charlotte and
New York firms in connection with
sales of instruments, gave bond to-day
and was released. the preliminary trial
being set for next Tuesday.
His attorneys gave notice that the
defense will be that Jones was not
acting as agent for the complainant
firms. but that the instruments We're
purchased, and that therefore charges
of embeZzlement could not lie.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
Double wedding OF Sisters.
Especial to The rimes-ptspatch.l

ISpeclaI TO The TlMes-Dispatch.
HIGH POINT February ga
double wedding took place here yes
terday, when Miss lila F. Black and Mr.
James A. Hayes were united in mar.
riage. as was also Miss Minnie Beelt
Black and Mr.. John w. Wilmington
The brides are sisters. and are tn.
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma.
Black, formerly of Charlotte. The,
are attractive young ladies and popu
lar with their friends. The ceremon,
was performed by Rev. Rupert l.
Clinton,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-27
WnIlncc-Jcffrlcs.

NORFOLK, VA. February 2e.-Nlss
Lilley Leslie Jeffries. daughter of Hon
and Mrs. John Lewis Jeffries, of this
city was married yesterday at the
Treemason Street Baptist Church &c
DR.. Raymond Wallace, OF Chattanooga
Tenn. by DR.. w. NJ Vines The bride
was given away by her father. Mrs
John w. Langly, of Washington, was
matron of honor. After honeymoon
spent in Florida. DR.. and Mrs. Wallace
will live in Chattanooga.