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The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Arkansas Must Have Been Killed.

Jonesbcro.-C. P Poe of Jonesboro was found dead at Memphis under circumstances which puzzle the po- lice who have wired to his former home in hopes of finding some theory. The Arkansan was thought to have used carbolic acid to end his life. He was picked up in the rear of 423 Main street Although apparently a man of means, nothing is known of Poe. The body is being held await ing developments. Information from the dead mans wife and friends at Jonesboro alarmed the local police, who, after a more thorough examina- ton, with assistance from an under taker, discovered that little trace of carbolie acid appeared about the mans mouth The coroner may order an autopsy on suspicion of foul play, although Poe's relatives say he had no more than S25 when he=left Jones' boro They can advance no theory for suicide
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11

Told at the Capital of
 Arkansas
Special Election For Every County.

SpecIal EleCtion Tor avery County.
 A most unusual election will be held in Arkansas July 1, more unusual, perhaps, than any ever called in Ihe state before. It will be a special cleo tion in every county and for every vacancy that has occurred in county and township offices since the last election, unless such vacancy has been filed by special erection. In only a few cases have special elections been held, the localities generally prefer ring to get along with the appointee until the next regular election, ill or election, as we'll as the cost and an- noyance attached to 1t.
 A proclamation las been issued by the governor, however, calling a spe cial election in every county, and in- cluding not only the vote for chief justice and associate justice, but also for every township and county office where vacancies now exist. This will mean that candidates must groom in a hurry, if they would win political honors in their neighborhood. It also means that there will be chance for a good deal of neighborhood politics, if the communities are well supplied with the usual prospective officehold- CTS, whether township or county. It will also mean that all appointments, both of this and the Pindall admins tration, will have chance to lapse after July l.
 This brings the question, however, of whether or not an appointment will lapse if no election is held on that day for a successor, as it is all most certain that in many townships where appointees are giving satisfac- tory service the form of an election will be dispensed with and no candi- dates will announce Will the ap- pointment lapse because the procla- nation of the governor for a special election covers every vacancy just as regular election would. requiring the reappointment of the appointee or of some other, after the date of the special election? A prominent local attorney states that, in case of no election being held, the appointee would continue in office under the pro- vision that lie should serve until his successor is elected and qualified"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Pushing Work on Rice Mill at Lonoke.

Lonoke-Work on the Lonoke rice mill is being pushed and the superin- tendent and his crew of workmen are making fine progress. The main build ing, which will be four stories. high, is being pushed to completion, and the foundations for the two wings are finished and the frame work begun. The building will be 336 feet long by 80 feet wide and the main building will be about A by 64 feet and four stories high, with one-story wings 80 feet long on each side, which will be used as warerooms. The building will be installed with the latest and best rice machinery to be had and when completed will be among the best rice mills in the South.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Prosecution in Gaming Case Fails.

Hot Springs.-A case ill the county court here for the revocation of the Texas Club bar license, filed by Mrs. Charles Billmeyer, charging that a gaming house was run in connection with the bar, and that her husband had lost about $4,000 in the gaming house above, was dismissed at the womans cost. It was established that there was no connection between the bar and the alleged gambling house, they being owned and operated separately Mrs. Billmeyer recently began a crusade against gaming houses, and her work had them closed for a period Her counsel stated that complaints will be made against other saloons of the city where club houses are run in connection, and that the connection in many other instances can be established where it failed in this case The county court placed a clause in every liquor license to the effect that it would be revoked if gam ing was permitted in connection with the sale of liquors under it's provis- ion
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Extra Help Needed.

The next legislature may be called upon to provide the governors office with additional clerical help. The chief executives suite during the past five months has been about the bus jest place on the map and the gover- nor and his force of clerical help have had more than they have been able to handle in the way of business.
 q never hade any idea it was such busy office or position declared the governor. "I thought when the legislature adjourned the worst was over, but there was really more busi- ness the first week after the legisla- ture adjourned than before. However, I am beginning to see my way clear now. After the bills are all disposed of and appointments made 1 will have more time.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Old Negro Saves Family and Dies.

Camden.-Alter risking his own life to save others, Bill Crabtree, an aged negro, burned to death here a few days ago in the fire which destroyed the two-story dwelling house occupied by Mrs. w. A. Poynter After saving all of the children in the house, tne to secure some clothing and personal effects. He was overcome by the smoke and was buried beneath a pile of burning timbers. Crabtree, who lived with the family all his life, first raised the alarm that the house was the entire family, possibly, from a burning grave.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Organization For Local Advancement.

Organization For Local Advancement.
 Grannis.-A meeting of the citizens and business men was held at the State bank recently and Grannis Boosters Club was organized with a large membership. The object of the club will be to boost the town of Grannis and the surrounding country. One of the main features will be the gathering and preserving of fruit for exhibition purposes. A large number of jars have been ordered and a con- mittee appointed to collect and pre- pare all kinds of fruits and vegeta- bles for exhibition purposes. This section is noted for it's excellent fruit. The finest exhibit of peaches at the St. Louis Worlds Fair came from Grannis and judging from the hun dreds of acres that are now growing and those being planted this year bids fair in the near future to be one of the largest fruit shipping points on the Kansas City Southern railroad.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Rich Ore Discovered at caddo Gan.

Caddo Gap-Much interest and ex- cltement was aroused here recently when Dallas Holliffeld, a miner of 40 years experience, who is sinking shaft here. discovered a vein or lode of ore which has the appearance of being very rich in metal. Conserva- tive people, who have doubted the ex- istence of valuable ore here, now seem to think otherwise No ore so rich in appearance and weight has been dis covered heretofore in this section.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
We'll Known Railroad Man Dead.

Argenta,..L. R. Nevins, of late years of Pine Bluff but for long time resident of this city, died re- gently at Middleboro, Pa. Mr. Nevins was one of the best known railroad men in Arkansas, said to have been the oldest employe of the Iron Noun tain. For many years he ran an en- zine, and for some 12 years he was yardmaser in Argenta.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Lonoke to Have a $50 900 Hot.

Lonoke-A representative of a Brinkley concrete and paving compa- ny is here with a force of hands plac ing the concrete foundation for the $50,000 hotel which is being erected by A. J. Clements just north of the Rock Island depot. The brick work will be started within few days and the building will be pushed to com pletion with all haste possible.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Three New Cars For Cotton Belt.

TeXarkana-The Cotton Belt has just received three very fine new com bination cafe and parlor cars ana they will be placed ill commission at once on the company's lines in Texas. The cars cost $1S,000 each. The com pany has also added to it's equipment 30 new mail and baggage cars and six big new engines of the Atlantic type. It is said to be the policy of the present management of the road to give the Cotton Belt the best equipment of any line in the South west.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Rridae Improvement Papers.

Fort Smith.-Several more sigma lures have been affixed to the peti- tion for the improvement district to be created at Fort Smith and Van Buren for the purpose of building a free bridge at Van Buren. Those in charge of the petition are now wait ing for the signatures of the Iron Mountain officials.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Slayer of Pet Henderson surrenders

Center Point.-Butler Ferguson the negro who killed Pet Henderson at Center Point recently, was surrender ed to the sheriff by Richard Ferguson, the father of the fugitive. Ferguson shot and instantly killed Henderson while the latter was seated on a side walk curbing with a companion. The shooting was apparently unprovoked.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Lonoke to Have chautauaua.

Lonoke.-Lonoke is to have a weeks Chautauqua, which will pre- sent some of the best talent that can be procured, and will be given under the management of the Educational Lyceum Bureau of Conway The pro gram will begin Monday, June 21, and there will be two entertainments each day during the entire week
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Neqro Criminal is Sentenced.

Clinton.-After being out 40 min utes the jury in the case of Abe Green, a negro indicted June l for assault ing Miss Ura Webb, the 14-year-old daughter of well known farmer. re- turned verdict of guilty last week. The negro was sentenced to be hang ed on July g.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Remove Old Court Buildinq.

Madison.-The old St. Francis coun- ty court house has been torn down, the site being the property of Scott Bond upon which he is erecting a $10,o00 brick store building Many valuable papers were taken from the corner stone of the old building, which are in possession of the owner oi the property.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
New Rice Mill Cornerstone

DeWitt-The cornerstone of the new rice mill at Dewitt was laid last week with appropriate ceremony. In the cavity of the stone was placed a sealed bottle containing the names of the stockholders of the company and the names of all persons associated in the construction of the building
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Slayer of Walter Gain is Captured

SIayeT or WaTteT Cam Is CaPtuTtu.
 Lake Village-It is reported that Sam Blakely. who shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Walter Cain at Port land recently, has been captured at Foote Station, Miss, by Dr. Lee of that place Blakely refused to surren- der, and was only captured after he had received a charge of II buckshot from Dr. Lees gun. Blakely's brother was lynched at Portland recently.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Religious Services Are Successful.

Denning-After six days revival here by Evangelists j. s. Burke and A. B. Hobbs, there have been. 206 con- converted one night, among them be- ing che who heretofore has been an infidel. Of the 206 converts, 150 are men. The church is too small to hold the crowd
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Fruit Growers oroanization c

Fruit Growers Organization Changed.
 Sheridan-The Grant County Fruit and Truck Growers Association met at Sheridan last week and reorgan- ized by electing s. R. Cobb president, Isaac Spray secretary and F. K Marks shipping clerk.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Excessive Rains in chicot County.

Lake Village.-Incessant rains for a period of IF consecutive days have cast a gloom over the farming pros poets of this section. Crops were al ready about b days later than last year, and this serious condition makes the situation alarming.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
4 Child Killed By Liahtnina.

Calico Rock.-Ruth, the 14-year-old daughter of George Sullivan, was kill ed by lightning here a few days ago. She had just come in from the field and was standing near the chimney in the house when the bolt descended. She lived 20 minutes, but never spoke
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Boys Are in the the Rasttittss

DeQueen.-Louis Meredith and Mack Chandler, each about 16 years of age, were arrested here recently and committed to jail on the charge of burglarizing store at this place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
High School Class to Bury Trophies.

A unique feature was introduced into the high school graduation exer- cises here when it was decided by the senior class to construct a stone vault on the school yard, in which the class trophies, class colors and other things precious to the memory of the class of '09 should be placed, and the tomb will be dramatically sealed. At the end of four years, at reunion of the class, the vault will be opened and the enclosed trophies resurrected.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Loiterers Are Arrested and Fined.

Hot Springs Sixteen young men, ignoring the warning signs prohibit ing them from sitting on the curb in front of the Hot Springs postoffice, were arrested recently and each fined $5 in the police court.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
postoffice Robbery Suspects Jailed

Texarkana.-Deputy United States Marshal Rowe has lodged in the coun- ty jail here C. s. Gatewood and J. B. Keanedy, alias R. E. Wilson, on federal warrant charging them with robbing the postoffice at Taylor, in Co limbia county, on March 28 last.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
 Industrious Workers Leave State.

Prescott.-Barrow & Dyer of Den, yer, Col, have shipped two carloads of bees to that city from Boughton, a small station on the Iron Mountain, four miles north of Prescott. There
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Arrested For Assault and Bonded.

Waveland.-P. Daily, roadmaster for the Arkansas division of the Rock Is- land, who was recently arrested at Waveland on the charge of assault, has been admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Wife Struck With An Az.

Sherrill.-Bill Boyd, negro, was arrested here charged with striking his wife on the head with an ax. He had an ax when arrested.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Helena Returned the Minner

7 Pine Bluff-The next convention Of the Arkansas Travellers will be held at Helena Little Rock was defeated in an exciting contest for the next annual meeting.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11

Fruit Growers Perfect Organization.
 Letona,-The Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Letona was organized here with a membership of 69 last week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
Board of Trade Organized.

Fl Dorado.-A Board of Trade has been established in this city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-11
State Band Tournament June 4s 1920. 20

State Band Tournament Jaf1e 1920. g 20
 The greatest aggregation of bands ever brought together in Little Rock will be here on the 18th, 18th and 20th inst, when the first annual band tournament will be he'v under the auspices of the Stlte Band Associa- tion, of which Charles E Shoemaker is president and Charles B. Stewart is secretary. The Retail Merchants
 in the preliminary arrangements for the tournament, provide the prizes
 and insure the success of the enterprise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DANCES
Knights viii Celebrate Christmas
and New Years Day With So
cial Dances in New Hall

The knights Of Pythias will give
one Of their famous dances Christ
mas night, December %, and one on
New Years night, January l. In
vitations that have been issued in
the past are good for both those
dances. All knights are admitted
without invitation, and are request
ed TO attend.
The floor is hard maple and in
perfect condition. and Will accom-
modate go couples. The hall will
be beautifully decorated for those
two occasions The punch counter
VIII be- decorated with cut glass. The
Knights Of Pythias orchestra. con-
sisting Of seven pieces, will furnish
the music
Invitations have been issued in
Hoquiam. Nontesano Ema and Cos
mopolis and a fine crowd IS assured.
The club room vii De opened 10
accommodate those who do not wish
to dance
# you miss those dances, you will
miss the two events Of the season.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
The Christmas Oratorio

More than Z century and q hall
have aown since th= graa- Christmas
ora-o-io. Handers Messiah" Wa
written. but -he music. Ike the
theme. WI, never die. Rather. Ike
its theme again. il grows more pop
MAR with th@ passing yea~s
L was frs. given IL Dublin for
The cause II charity for Handel hal
specially warm sport in his heart
:9r tn irish people. and he was
never happier than when helping
the poor AMI needy.
When writing the oratorio. which
has fo- lis theme the advent Of the
Messiah. il seemed As il Handel was
inspired. 20 transported vas his soul
THAI ne says. II did thinE that I "a
all heaven before me-. and the great
God himself" The sublime grandeur
of the Hal,eluiah Chorus touches the
emotions Of well night every bearer.
- is well known that audience in
Yaris0ly ris@s when this chorus IS
sung This custom dates back 70 ths
frs. tine George II of England heard
f.. He vas 81 affected By he won
d-ous majesty of its music that he
leapad 70 his feet and remained
standing. the audience, Of course,
following his example
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20

in Cheha.is coulty takes stock IN
The Grays HarDor Electric RAILWAY.
me W'azhingronian shall Sill b II
the opinion that the County CON
uiss!one-s did wrong in giving up
me roads II the county for right
ct-way without some recompe1se. !
payment Of TWO per ceE- On the net
earnings would have been little
enough for such great concession.
should me road Turn cut 10 BE-. IS
its projectors hope. Z hing 0. value,
the owners vii never hear ne lasE
II that franchise and he way Il was
put through. -Was1irg,oniar
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
Consumers Clubs.

The Parsons, KS. man vino In Z
Communication n The srar, suggests
the formation II consumers CLUBS 70
promote square deal tariff law. has
touched the real basis II tariff re-
form. All the discussion II gen
eral character il Il. the states II the
Union Will avail nothing unless me
indiyidua, Consumers are brought 10
D. realization u -..e extent 70 which
they are preved UPON ~ Q privileged
class-the beLefciar.es 81 high pro-
lection Consumers II all parties
should inform themselves for their
own benefit. then Corporate for the
common god. For the oyerthroWn of
high protection. which is constantly
increasing the cost ri living, concen-
trating the national wealth among
the few, making the poor poorer,
making the mass more dependent on
the class, destroying the government
Of the people and substituting gov
eminent Of money-this overthrow
will not be accomplished until the
people understand their wrongs and
unite against those who infiict them.
Popular sovereignty is not less re-
sourceful now than It was in the past,
but it is less responsive. Consum-
ers' clubs might prove a strong factor
in the education Of the people and
the development Of opposition TO Spe-
cial Privilege goyernment.-Kansas
City Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
MONIESAN0 ATHLETIC CTS

The following members have ---
81 what is 70 be known - IL " T.
tesano Athletic CLUB: J. =. Es-a-ss
president; B. B. Lus-is. vice press
dent; Joe Law. secretary. Case
Moch, manager; 81 Law. sergeant X
arms; Chester c. S,rays-. g1y<..s.
instructor; H. Il. Long. ". D. a--4- :
ing physician: Joe GUN. Sen G.l-,
H. f. Jackson. Rec ke..s--.ar. Ear
kelelrmap. ". : Wilcox. Waite
Rowson. Phi Ca-o-te-s. Geo. Wat
kins, Morris Linderuar. ONO Bowers.
Fred Comtois. :. 0. Langto1. : Z
Bartlett. Virgil Niaemire. Ea-rv
Pickering. The next meeting VII,
take place OF TUESDAY Dec. u. AZ
$50 O'Clock sharp. The boys are
starting under favorable auspices and
intend 10 make : success q he 81.
erprise-Eide-re
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20

The tenders If the Heron street
bridge show small consideration for
the travelling public in the matter
Of the swinging Of the bridge. This
morning the bridge was opened 70
allow the steamer san Jacinto 10
pass through, Is minutes before the
steamer reached the bridge. In the
meantime traffic on each side became
congested 10 an extent that it is safe
to say that twenty dollars would not
cover the lost time Of individuals,
teams and street cars. unnecessarily.
The bridge tenders should be given
to understand that the bridge be-
longs to the city. 10 accommodate
street traffic and that it should not
be opened minute longer than 5
absolutely necessary for vessels -
pass through.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
The Trolley Franchise.

II these men and associates will
get TO WORK ana build iuterurDan
lines through the COUNTY. giving
cheap and Convenient Communication
and transportation, and developing
the country through which the lines
pass, it will prove OF inestimable ben
eft TO every citizen. 30 one for a
moment doubts the benefits that will
follow such action. However, the
franchise granted is OF great value
to this corporation, and it should be
willing to make some better return
than an agreement 10 transport road
material at reasonable rate"
Franchises nowadays are worth some
thing and the corporation which not
only secures q franchise but with IL
the right TO use the public highways
thereby saving heavy expense for
right II way. should be willing to
pay into the cour-r tree sury-for
the benefit Of the road Or school fund,
q percentage of the earnings Of the
company. This would seem to be the
very least that could be asked in re-
turn for this valuable concession by
the COUNTY
Thore should also De some more
definite Specifications az 70 the use
OF the county roads, 50 as to safe
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20
CHRISTMAS A-S-C yESrcSo.Y

TAs ANNA Cn-t>s-ass -s.sss.,l
><-Flts was -v73s-eG II ma c,nS-s-
<4cioca, c1@-vA ysScsr,iav -s>,--.-s
l1s ccs -1CSs:Ss ecV<-x-, wxS ,ho--
ousn-y enjoyed oy ~ audience nat
l..s1 me ehGrvA - ne eron. seats.
" hi-s al - he numbers was fully
:. appreciated. lhs Sol1 ~ Mss Minnie
SuSssr eap,G-s& sAs c,Ncsrssa-scr. \
feature - Re cec2<5Oa wexS he
tariSrri&S &srV-&tioSS, wAieA were
certainly 2pp-oc-l&ts 2-& ess,.eif,,l.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20

How is it possible for business
man to make his business a success
unless he let's people know that he
is in business? That means public
ity. And how is man to gain that
publicity and thereby attain the sue
cess he wants unless he advertises?
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20

II is not necessary for good man
TO affect the airs Of a saint, and il
is absolutely useless for any other
kind Of man to attempt Il.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-12-20

II is not the money cost Of the
Christmas gift, but the spirit Of love
which inspires the giver that makes
the gift valuable.