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The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
MARRIAGES.
SLAUGHTER SHE RROD.

In the presence of only the inn mediate relatives, Otto Slaughter and Miss Mamie Sherrod were united in marriage Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of Mir. and Mrs. B. V. Sherrod, parents of the bride, in the vicinity ot Goshen, the cere- mony being performed by the pastor of the NJ. E. Church, South, of Fayetteville.
 The groom Is d son Of NIT. and Mrs. $. H. Slaughter of Spring. dale, and Is young man of ex- eellent character and reputation. He Is a graduate of the Spring dale High School, and for some time past las filled position with the Ozark Grocery Company at Fayetteville, having only re- gently been promoted 10 tile posi- ton of city salesman. In what ever position he has been placed he has demonstrated his fitness 10 fill 1t, and his friends predict a bright future for hlm. The bride comes from one of the best families in the county, and IS a young lady Ill every way worthy of the young nan who has won her heart and hand.
 Alr. and Mrs. Slaughter went down to Fayetteville Friday night where they will go to hoasekeep- ing, carrying with them tile best wishes of host of friends.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
FRISCO WILL
 GIVE US RELIEF Officials Visit Springdale and Promise to Stop No. 6 and
 Run Extra Train.

Leroy Kramer, division sup erintendent, c. N. Green, assist ant superintendent, both of Fort Smith. and l.. N. Price, division passenger agent, Of Joplin, Mo-. were III Sprlngdale ednesday for the purpose of eenferring with the people relative to stop ping the cannon ball at this place.
 "A meeting was held at Dedsen a Renner,s $ office, and the matter discussed, both from tile stand point ef the railroad and from tie standpoint of the town. The gentlemen represented that III order for the Frisco to compete with other roads for Texas busi- ness 1t was essential to make close connections al Paris. and III order 10 do this every stop possi- ble had been cut out for No. 5. It Was stated that stopping this train here would cause loss Of six minutes, due to tile taet that heavy grade k encountered just after leaving the station.
 The gentlemen finally agreed that they would recommend to headquarters that traln No. c. north bound cannon ball, make regular stops here, and that the St. Paul train be run up from Fayetteville carly in tIe morning and back just ahead of the south bound cannon ball. This would enable people in this section to catch the fast train at Fayette- vile, and also trains out on the 0. X C.. C. and on the St. Paul branch. If the matt. can be adjusted this way The News be- lieyes the people here will be satisfied. It IS not even certain, however, that we will get this, as 1t will have to be passed upon by headquarters in St. Louis.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
 ACCOMPLISHMENTS, E,

Jack Loeklin, who dl zye> for a travelling man out of ringdale, and Miss Villa Spence eln- ploye of the Arcade l, were married Sunday, D. nber 20, Rev, T. Boyd of. ating In their new-found happiness they have the best wishes of all their friends.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

all who know her. The groom is son of B r. Tillman, resid- ing in the vicinity of Sonora, and is spoken we'll of by those who know him. Mr. and Mrs. Till man are at present making their hoee with the formers parents near Sonora. The News offers congratulations.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
 rI-i. MAN-GR \ II A M.

Seymour Tlllman and Miss Daisy Graham surprised their friends on Sunday. December 20, by going to the home of Eld. T. Boyd, east of town, where they were quietly married. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Temper ance Graham, residing east of Springdale, and was born and reared i'll tbls. locality, being highly esteemed and respected by
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
Dee.24 DOS.

The above tells the story of tie piano contest conducted by The News for about three months, and It will be seen that Miss Bonnet wins the piano, Miss Lillian Holeomb second prize, and Mrs. l.. ]. Maestri third prize.
 The voting closed Thursday afternoon of last week promptly at I o'clock, and inside of an hour the count was completed and the result announced.
 Miss Ora Bennett winner of the piano, is daughter of MT. and Mrs J.. p. .Bennett. of this place, and is employed as book keeper and cashier at the Spring dale Cash Dry Goods Company. She Won out by decisive vote, but she has worked constantly and consistently since the contest began, and to this can be attrlb- uted her success. She Is d de- serving young young lady Ill every respect, and The News takes pleasure i'll congratulate ing her on winning such a prize.
 The News desires to publicly express its appreciation of the services rendered by Messrs. W. E. Dodson, Lee Sanders and w. A. Graves, who have had charge of the ballots during the prog ress of the contest and who have made the counts from week to week and the final count at the close. Although there is bound to be some disappointment in such contest, We have heard no complaint whatever touching the manner in which the contest was conducted.
 In this connection We also wish to thank the firm of Riggs X Lo- gan for the Use of furniture in displaying the piano.
 Although the contest was not as much of success financially as we expected, we are perfectly satisfied with the result. Some thing like 225 new names have been added to our subscription list since the contest began, in addition to the renewals from old subscribers. And we hope to make the paper so interesting to the new subscribers that they will all continue with Us.
 wish, through The News, to express my thanks to every one who has in any way helped me in winning the piano given bv The News on Dec. 24, 1908.
 Sincerely,
 ORA BENNETT.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
ORA BENNETT.

Although 1 did not win the piano, desire to publicly thank the many friends who were so loyal to my interests, and to assure them Il l appreciate their help t as much as if l had won tae first prize.
 Respectfully,
 LILLIAN HoLcoMB.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

The News is requested to an- nounee that there will be d meeting of tile Cemetery Assoeia- ton at the residence of Chas. Renner next Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
THE CHURCHES.

Christian Church.-Services each Lords Day.
 James McGuire, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:45, B. F. Seantland, Supt.
 Young Peoples $. (. F.. 6:45 r. NJ. James Marks. President. First Baptist Chureh-Serviees every Sunday at II a. III. anc : D. I'll. Sunday School at GAS d. III. every Sunday.
 l.. $. Ballard, Pastor.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
MISS BENNETT
 THE WINNER. Miss Lillian Holcomb Second and Mrs. Maestri Third in
 the Race.

We the undersigned, appointed to count the ballots III the piano contest conducted by The Spring dale News. after careful count declare the total vote for the sev- eral candidates to be as follows.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01


 While in Springdale Tuesday of last week doing some trading Mrs. l.. A. Cogar, living over on War Eagle, lost on the street an envelope containing SIS in cur rency and an $500 note Hand- bills were printed at the News office the next day advertising the loss, and offering a reward of S25 for the return of the lost property. The envelope was later found on the street contain ing tile note, but the money had disappeared, and far as We have heard no trace of 1t has been found.
 Notwithstanding We print but six pages this week, we are fur nlsh1ng more reading matter than usual. On account of in- ability to get the matter in type we are forced to omit this week editorial department and some correspondence.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
THINKS SAN JOSE SCALE
 MAY PROVE A BENEFIT.

Col. N. C. Nineenheller was out from Fayetteville Saturday III the interests of the Gasella Chemical Co.,, of Cleveland. Ohio, which manufactures prepara- ton for spraying. His health is much improved since he surrend- cred the arduous duties as di- rector of the experiment. station at the State University. Col. Nlneenheller looks for bumper apple crop iu this section next season, and says the failure the past year will be beneficial in the long run as 1t will give the trees d rest and enable them to make better growth. He also thinks the San Jose scale may prove blessing in disguise to tile fruit interests of this section III that It will put the growers all to spray ing and wien once they see the good results from thorough spraying they will keep 1t up and we will have more and better fruit.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01
ONE PR F SENT.

 The senior class of the Spring dale High School entertained a number of their friends Christ mas night at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John r. Stafford. The rooms were tastefully decorated Ill the class eolors, blue and old gold, and the evening was pleas antly spent in games and music. Light refreshments were served.
 Mrs. w. A. Prater entertained a number of the young folks " pleasantly Tuesday ss4'tfag. Light refreshments were served and it was most enjoy "a ble af- fair to all.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

Mir. and Mrs. John Homesley came in last week from Pinegrove, Montana, where they have been making their home for some time. MT. Homesley owns property near Huntsville, and they will probably be in this section for some time.
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

wish, through The News, te express my thanks to every one who has in any way helped mt in winning the piano given by The News on Dee. 224, 1908.
 Sincerely,
 ORA RKNNrI1k1.r
The Springdale news., 1909-01-01

C. B. Limbaugh, l.. D. Petross, w. A. Graves, $. V. Davis, A NJ. Berry, Toy Riggs, H. A. Daily, J. A. Baggett, ". A. Claypool.
 After the installation of officers had been concluded a short talk was made by l.. D. Petross, and a motion was carried to organize an Eastern Star Lodge, and a meeting will be held Saturday evening, January 8, for that pur- pose. The Eastern Star IS for the benefit of the ladies.
 Misses Maud and Pearl Sulli- van entertained a number of their school mates Wednesday evening of last week with d candy break ing. Those present were Misses Candas Gilbert, Willie and Maud Davis, Emma, Mamie and Nellie Thompson, Stella Combs, Ruth and Bonnie Hawkins, Minnie and Millie Cardwell, Myrtle and Elsie Phillips, Clara Ladd, and Walker Davis, Ras and Tolbert Graham. Ben Smith, Montie Combs, Clyde Cardwell, Ura Graham, Carl Lindly, Herman Brown, and Otto Brogdon. All enjoyed themselves fine, had lots of fun, and went away wishing the girls a merry Christmas and d happy New Year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
EQUALLY GUILTY.
The Apology Made BY IN UneeW
seiously Profane Man.

The Apology Made BY IN uneeW.
seiously Profane Man.
The proprietor Of a certain hotel in
Maine is not only one Of the kindest
and best hearted Of men, but also one
OF the most profane. He swears with
out knowing 1t and means no odense.
He spends but little time In the od,ce
and is practically unknown to many
Of the guests. One day. however. he
was In conversation with the manager
when q lady Interrupted them.
Il want my room changed" she
said. 1T Is on the side overlooking
the kitchen, and am annoyed by the
swearing OF some man down there ev-
cry morning. am q church woman
and will not stand It another day"
The remarks we're addressed to the
manager. for she did not know the
proprietor or that the one who did the
swearing was be.
do you happen to know who that
man is:" he asked before the man
ager could reply.
NO, I do not" she answered.
Well. do" the proprietor contin-
ued. '.and he doesn't mean any more
when he swears than jon do when
you get down On your knees TO pray"
-Lppincott'4
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
1.-THE Witchino Hour"

With an unbroken record of over
500 performances to it's credit at the
Hackett Theatre, New York. and long
and lucrative engagements in Chica.
go and other cities to add strength to
its potency and power, 'The Witching
Hour" comes to the Gennett theatre
on Saturday. February 9Th. matinee
and night, with a prestige never sur
passed by a dramatic attraction. The
demand for seats is already large
numerous orders having been received
by mail at the box office.
The fame of The Witching Hour
has reached every cline and country
Augustus Thomas, it's famous au-
thor. recently completed noveliza.
ton Of the play. 1t is published by
Harper & Brothers, and the book. al.
ready, has had large sale. 1t was
printed simultaneously in fifteen diff.
ferent languages.
The Hindostan edition is expected
to reach a sale of 100000 copies. The
Hindoos have gone deeper into hypno.
tism, telepathy and other mystic lore
than any other nation. The first Ger
man edition will consist OF 10000 cop.
les
A splendid acting company is prom.
Used for the presentation of The
Witching Hour 1t comprises How
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
GARDNER SAYS LAW
HAS GOOD CHANCE
Does Not Believe Local Option
Act Will Be Repealed by
This Legislature.
DEMOCRATS FAVORING II
WANT TO SEE MEASURE HAVE
FAIR TRIAL BEFORE CONDEMN
Ed REPUBLICAN REPEALERs
WILL ACCOMPLISH NOTHING.

Representative A. NJ. Gardner does
not believe the county local option
law to be in much danger of repeal. He
said so today. He holds the opinion
that the fourteen democratic members
of the house who have declared they
oppose a repeal will hold out in their
position. He believes they want to
see the present law given a two years
trial. He does not believe there is
any danger to be encountered among
the republicans in the senate and on
the other hand there are some demo
Gratis. who will not vote for a repeal
There is one who was sent to the SEN
ate in strongly republican county
simply because of his attitude on
local option.
Gardner does not believe the repub,
licans in the house opposed to the
local option law will be able to accom-
plish anything. He says that three OF
four now apepar to favor a repeal, but
when the time comes to vote, if ever
it does. it is likely these recalcitrants
will be lined up. Neither does the To-
cal representative believe the pres.
emit option law will be seriously Grip
pied. or made so as to be ineffective by
the present legislature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
WILL RAISE FUND
FOR PROSECUTION
PrebIe County Temperance
Element Will Help Ferret
Out Law Violation.
TO AID LAW ENFORCEMENT
CLAIMED 5000 FUND WILL BE
OBTAINED AND MOVEMENT
WILL BE AMERICAN IN ALL
THAT 1T MEANS.
TO AID LAW ENFORCEMENT

In Preble county movement is ON
foot among the temperance element to
raise fund of 5000 to aid in ferret
ing out violations of the liquor laws.
Preble county voted dry a short time
ago and has had practically no trou-
BILE with blind tigers or other ILL.,
cit selling, but the temperance force
wants to be on the safe side.
Speaking editorially on the subject
an Eaton paper says:
We have heard this action condemn
ed on different grounds. one that it
was reflection on the integrity of our
officials and again that it was IMAM.
erican, but We can not see it that way.
In the first place the highest type Of
Americanism we can have is the man
who not only believes in but aids In
law enforcement. That it is a ref1ec-
ton ON the integrity of our officials
we can not agree, but rather We would
look upon it as a great help. showing
as itdoes that the moral support of the
best people Of the country is behind
them in their endeavor to do their
duty.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
First N. E. Entertained First
English Lutherans Because
They Lost Contest.
WAS INTERESTING RACE
TWO SCHOOLS STRUGGLED TO
EXCEL IN ATTENDANCE AND u.
THERANS WON OUT IN LAST
FEW WEEKS.

Members of the First English LIZ
theran Sunday school were entertained
last evening by the Sunday school de-
partment of the First NJ. E. church.
There were about six hundred men,
bers of both schools present. The So
cial was the result of an attendance
contest between the two Sunday
schools which has been going on for
the last eight months. At the com.
mencement of this contest the leaders
Of the two schools, in order to stir
up the greatest interest, agreed that
the losing schools should entertain the
winners as acknowledgment Of defeat.
AT first the two schools were evenly
matched but during the last several
weeks of the contest the Lutherans
held the banner nearly the entire time
and won easily.
The affair was one of the most pleas
ant it has ever been the pleasure OF
members of either school TO attend. A
program had been arranged. including
several musical numbers, recitations
and addresses. Following the pro-
gram a social time was had. The pro.
gram was as follows:
Orchestra of Lutheran school.
America-Both schools.
Prayer-Rev. e. G. Howard
Ladies' chorus. Methodist school.
Welcome address and presentation OF
flag to Lutheran school. by Mrs. S
c. Bevington, superintendent of the
Methodist school.
Response and acceptance of flag by
Mr.. Lee Nusbaum, superintendent OF
Lutheran school.
Northumberland urme.
Recitation-Janet Seeker.
Recitation-Gladys LongneckA
Orchestra.
Address-Edgar NJ. Haas.
Address-Rev. r. J. Wade.
Observation-Disclosures Bartel
Solo-Miss Carolyn Karl.
Solo-Mr. Oliver Nusbaum, The Topi
cal Song" composed by Mr.. Lee Nus
baum.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
DR., k|NSEY HEADS
new ORGANIZATION
Richmond Driving Club Organ.
lied Last Night at Meet.
ing of the Promoters.
$4,000 WAS SUBSCRIBED
IT'S EXPECTED THAT ALL STOCK
WILL Be PLACED SHORTLY
CAPITAL STOCK is TO BE
$4,000.
$500 WAS SUBSCRIBED

The organization OF the Richmond
Driving Club association was effected
last evening by the election of Officers
and directors, and the selection Of a
committee to draw up the rules and
bylaws of the club. The meeting was
largely attended as practically every
one who had subscribed any sum waa
present Much interest was displayed
The next meeting will be held soon
at which time the matter Of securing
a site. discussed last evening, will be
reported on.
The organization will incorporate
with a capital stock of $4,000. UT
to date 81 500 has been subscribed and
it is believed that the remainder car
be placed within the next week OF
two. Several who promised to give
have not been called upon and others
have promised to double their frs
subscriptions.
Officers Elected.
The officers elected last evening
were: DR.. J. H. Kinsey. president;
J. H. Mills, first vice-president: J. s
Stevenson. second vice-president; H
J. Hanes, secretary; DR.. Lee Hoover
treasurer. The directors are as fol
lows: Dr. J. H. Kinsey. ]. H. Mills
Joe Stevenson, II. J. Hanes, DR.. Lex
Hoover, DR.. w. w. Zimmerman, Thos
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
Princess Bonnie Production
Once More Witnessed by
Very Large Audience.
WAS FINISHED PRODUCTION
CREDIT GIVEN MRS. SAxToN AND
MEsSRs. RE6ER AND ROGERS
ONE OF THE PRINCIPALS WAS
TOO MODEST.

The second performance of the Prin-
cess Bonnie went Off with a spirit and
dash which surpassed the efforts Of
the former night.
All who were in any way connected
with the performance were especially
demonstrative in saying that the man.
agement Of the production as handled
by Messrs. Reber and Rogers was all
they said was this the case when it is
called to mind that the cast was unus-
ually large and the show difficult
one.
Rendered Confidence.
One thing which accounts for the
very spirited manner in which the
show went of was that Mrs. Saxton
was at the piano. AS she had been at
all rehearsals in this capacity and
had helped in various other ways, the
confidence of every one on the stage
was complete when they knew she was
there to give the cues.
Attention has been called to the fact
that in an account of the opera in the
Item last night Mr.. Swings name was
omitted. 1t is only due to Mr.. Swing
to say that this was the result of his
own modesty. He took his part, hard
one. in a most excellent manner.
After the production last night a
fash light picture was taken of the
company of stars and chorus people.
p,;-
Bonnie were:
Members Of the Cast.
Shrimps, Champion Canoeist, in
love with Kitty. Walter Eggemeyer
Captain Tarpaulin. keeper of the
light house.. :. Roy Lacey
Roy Sterling, in love with Bonnie.
>. -. :. -. =. Howard Ramp
Admiral Pomposo, Spanish Gran
dee. .. :. :. :. =. ..Myron Malsby
Count Falsetti, a Spanish nobleman,
betrothed to Bonnie. Raymond Swing
Salvador. body guard to Admiral
Pomposo.. :. Ramsey Poundstone
Captain Surf, fisherman. Erman Smith
Kitty Glover. Captain of Canoe club
and Belle of the village. :. 80.
80. >. =. :. Miss Juliet Swayne
Suan Crabbe Tarpalin. Tarpaul-
ms sister. :. Miss Marie Kaufman
Donna Pomposo, wife of Admiral
Pomposo. Miss Pearl Hasecoster
Bonnie, the Princess Bonnabella-
vita. adopted daughter of Capt.
Tarpaulin, and niece of Admiral
Pomposo.. Miss Josephine Gates
Misses Marie Campbell, Nellie Wig
more, Marry GAR Ruth Mckinney
Mary Dickinson. Bertha Carver. Fan
ny Jones, Clara Morgan. Rena Cum
bingham. Edith Nicholson, Nina Har
ris. Constance Bell. Helen Beatty
Rose Gennett, Alton Clapp. Louise
Williams Hilda Shute, Martha McClel
Ian, Sarah Addington, Florence Nc
CURE.
Messrs. Raymond Mather. Howard
Hunt. Robert Taylor. John Smyser
Leopold Christion, George Bell. Pau
| Fisher. Paul Carver. Russell Worrel
Julian Gates, Warren Clements. George
Brown, Will Bodwell, George Bayer
Robert Land, Wiley Glass, Raymond
| Stout.
Spanish Dancers.
Misses Helen Nicholson. Genevieve
Newlin, Arleen Shreeve, Helen Jam
eson. Ruth Friedgen, Vivian King
Margaret Farrow.
| Misses Mary Smart, Louise Mails
by. Abbie Schaefer. Pearl Haner. Lu-
cy Smyser. Marguerite Border, Char
| lotte Allison.
Monkeys.
June Gayle, Norman Lamb.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
Henry County's Circuit Judge
Selected to Deliver Ad-
dress at HagerstoWn.
OTHERS TO SPEAK ALSO
ADVENT OF JUDGE IN CAUSE OF
TEMPERANCE CREATED SUR.
PRISE AND CRITICISM AMONG
LOCAL FRIENDS.

Judge Ed Jackson of the Henry cir.
cult court has taken the stump in sup
port of county local option. He is
scheduled to deliver an address at Ha
gerstown on the evening OF February
4. At the same time Attorney Will
Bond of this city, and Prof. Roberts
superintendent of the Henry county
schools are to speak. Wilfred Jessur
speaks at Hagerstown tomorrow eve
ming,
The advent of Judge Jackson as an
option speaker was surprise to many
Of his local friends. He is recognized
as a temperance man. but it was no,
expected that Judge Of a circui,
court would care to participate In q
campaign such as is now being carried
on. Jackson is expected to prove Z
0naRfh Ear thA cAuGA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30
He Finally Submits to Specs
Fletcher Medearis of Gre,usork, Aged Nnet-nue Years,
Finds His Eyesight Is Growing a Little Poor:

himself with using = magnifying glass
for he has always had IN aversion to
the use Of spectacles. One Of his
oldest friends twho is In reality fifty
some years his juniorD AYERS that this
remarkable eye strength Of Mr.. Ne
dearis Is. what he calls. second
sight" The statement gives the i'm
preston to the outside world that
there is something occult and uncan-
ny about it. but the friend denies that
he has any reference to the old super
stition about the evil eye. As . mat
ter Of fact 1t would seem to the ordi-
nary spectator that Mr.. Medearis In
stead Of having the bad eye" In real-
ity has remarkably good ones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-30

Greensboro, Ind, Jan. 80 Fletcher
Medearis has taken up the use OF
spectacles.
This does not appear so remarkable
on first sight until it appears that
Fletcher Medearis is in his one hun
dredth year. In the ninety-nine years of
his long life. Mr.. Medearis has fought
shy of the use of glasses. not only of
whiskey, but Of spectacles.
This abstemiousness on the part of
the oldest citizen in Wayne county is
not however complete for he has
been a constant user of tobacco since
his earliest years.
Medearis for the most part contents