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The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
SOME WAR STATISTICS.
Revolutionary War But Skirmjsh
 Compared to Other Wars.

The Capital Of Topeka Kan sas, has been investigating the rec 6fds of the Revolutionary War, and from compilation Of the re- forts shows but 2290 American soldiers killed during the seven years struggle for independence Single battles of modern wars show : much larger list of killed and wounded than the whole number ef casualties in the war of the Revolution. In the battle of Get tysbarg nearly 1S0,000 men were engaged, and the losses on both sides was not less than 40, 900 in killed and wounded and missing. In the Revolutionary war 2603 and al Gettysburg Lees losses were 1900 killed and wounded and 13.- GOO missing. The Union losses were $500 killed and wounded and 660o missing. A large part of the missing on both sides were pris- oners. In single half hour of fighting at Cold Harbor the Fed eral loss was over 10. 1000 and the Confederate loss was over 5000. making the most sanguinary thirty minutes fighting the world ever saw, with the possible exception of one of the battles of the Soudan. when the English machine guns completely annihilated the charging column Of the Soudanese
 In the Revolutionary war many of the sodiers made crop at home during the season, and some were able to give part of their attention to business between fights With out depreeiating the courage or value of the soldier of the Revolu- tion, it may be said that the strug- gle was but prolonged skirmish, though measured by results it was a Great War
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
SOCIAL DOINGS.
Medley shower.

One of the most elaborate and enjoyable social affairs of the seas on was the medley shower, given Friday morning by Miss Myrtle Haxton at her home in honor of Miss Callie Petross.
 The invitations were suggestive of the color scheme, ping and white. which was successfully carried out in decorations. ices etc. Miss Pet ross was becomingly gowned in beautiful white net over pink slip
 Misses Franklin and Chandlon presented the shower" to the bride-to-be. who in turn read the cards and displayed the many pret- ty gifts to the guests present. Next the ladies were given paper dolls cut into several pieces and were told to find the bride by putting the puzles together Mrs. W. G. Own bey won first honors. handsome photograph of the real bride-to-be.
 Delicious ice cream and cakes were served. accompanied by an
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
Mir. Stioai,iS Version.

Mr. Stroud is now at his home in Rogers and his side of the story is as follows:
 While he was in St. Louis some two or three months ago the same young lady referred to above at tempted to steal $350 and a dia- mond ring. He was in the bath room taking bath and while there the girl entered his room and took tne money and ring from his clothes He had the girl arrested and taken before the court to re- cover his property. The girl gave him back his ring and $325 of the money. and on doing that the Court turned her loose Previous to the stealing MT Stroud had formed the acquaintance of the girl and she knew of his having the money and ling.
 When Stroud was in St Louis recently he was driving down the street when he met this girl and Walter Zott The girl remarked to Zott: There goes the fellow who had me arrested, Zott then walk ed out in the street and took hold of the reins of Mr. Stroud,s horse and said Well. I'll lick the s-of- a-b right here" Stroud then got out of the buggy and took off his coat remarking. Come on, can whip a whole crowd like you" The other fellow made lunge at Stroud. and Stroud stopped down and picked up brick. Zott then began running away and saying,
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
Eight Pages

drouth of '74 in not to be com pared with the present one AL ready great bodies of timber have died on thin soil of the mountain sides for want of moisture Pas lures have dried up and become a thing of the past, and most people have begun to feed their pasture stock, something unusual before the middle of November. The only thing not affected seriously by the drouth is the apple crop. The apple seems to delight in dry weath- CT
 Not few people Of this section delight to read news items and descriptions respecting the chase Quite often We are asked by the lovers of that music-the howl of hound on the trail to give items of this fayorite pastime more often and regular All of this appropos We are sorry to report this week the retirement Of "Beaut," 2" the famous fox hound of Jim and George Button Everybody grieves wita the masters of this fine old ho0nd, grieves because We never again shall hear the mellow, long bent howl that echoed and re-ec- hoed from the mountain sides, sun5ns the air into music as he lead the pack in hot pursuit of sly Eeynard over the hills and val lays He met his Waterloo at the hands of q ringtaiied coon which he ambled up against in tangled thieket short distance from the homes of the brothers. They heard his distress signal and hurried to his relief, but found him in mangled condition and carried him bone Old Beauts now lies on the grass nursing his wounds. and dreaming dreams of his plotted ca Fer.
 Wilkins hiGawhpr
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
Malderer of Mrs. Winkleman Makes
 Successful Escape.

There is little to be told con corning the murder of Mrs Wink leman in addition to the account ap- bearing on second page The man who committed the crime seems to have successfully evaded all eff forts at capture The Fayetteville News printed the following a few days back but we learn that af- ter consulting with the physicians the coroner decided an autopsy was unnecessary. the physicians be- ing confident that the death of Parker was the result of q stroke of apoplexy.
 It has been fumered that Char lie Parker, the painter. who died so mysteriously the other forenoon on East street, had been given slow poison by the party or parties who murdered Mrs Winkleman Park CT was d roomer in the adjoining room and had either been asked to assist and refused, or overheard the conseryations, and that the parties who did the work thought he knew too much and thinking it best to get rid of him in this manner. 4 post mortum examination over this mans body is talked of. If this is done and it is found that he had been poisoned this would be another good clue.
 Tuesdays Fayetteville Daily prints the folloWing
 There have been no neW develop ments in the ZWinkleman murder mystery Several detective agencies are interested in the case, and of ficers all oyer the country are on the lookout for the suspect There is now no doubt in the minds of the officers and those familiar with the case but that the crime was committed by the unknown roOmer, but he has disappeared as complete ly as if he had gone up in an air ship. leaving no trace of his get away He was last seen about six o'clock on the evening of the mur- der walking south on Locust street
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
TOWNSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Ehst Meeting af the AssoeiaI ion
 Held sunday Afternoon.

The Springdale Township Sunday Sshoel held its first meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church South, with Presi- dent L D. petross in the chair. About fifty Sunday school work were present
 The meeting opened with de votional service led by Rev. ] W. House and was followed by the subject The Management of the Sunday School" by. Dr. NJ. Bowden. and followed by other superinten- dents
 How to Increase and Hold the Attendance was very interesting and helpful paper presented by C. s. Bouton. which will be printed in The News next week
 The Teachers Mastery of the Lesson by Rev W. C. Evans brought out the fact that the proper presentation of the lesson required, first, knowledge as to why the lesson was written, second, d correct understanding of the les son and, third, the proper applica- tion of the lesson.
 The last subject. The Teacher as a Soul Winner" was ably pre- scented by Brother House, and talk ed upon by number of the teachers present.
 .e session was very profitable in that nearly every one took some part in the discussion of the vari- ous subjects as they were given. The next meeting will be held Sept. 26th, at which time It IS hoped that an interdenominational teachers training class will be organized. with a good representation from each school in the town and commu- nifty.
 l.. G Williamson. See'y Protem
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

announcement of the engagement of Miss Callie Petross to H. j. Atkison, the wedding to occur on September !. Miss Callie was the recipient of many good wishes on her appraeh wedding
 Mrs NeIton and Miller Entertain.
 The Red Letter Day for the N CT G. of Springdale was the reception given them by Mrs. Well ton and Miller on Monday last l good program was arranged by our local president Mrs Marks, and was well received The Violin Solos by Miss To Miller with Miss Harriett Marks accompanist was grand also the Solos sung by Miss Evans When the evening breeze is signing" Home sweet home. and "Oh dry those tears. very touching piece was read by Miss Ruth Thompson. After the meet ing closed ice cream and cake was served while Miss Marks played beautiful selections on the piano. The order extend their thanks to Mrs Welton and Miller for a de lightful afternoon The memory of it will go with us and our hest wishes with Mrs. Miller and dangh- ter to their winter home. We all believe that great career awaits Miss To
 Secretary.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
SCHOOLS OPENED MONDAY.
Attendance for the Opening Week

Has Been Very Good.
 The Springdale public schools op- ened Monday with an attendance Of about 110 at the high school and about $50 at the grammar school. offered by Rev W. H. Morrow. pas tor of the Presbyterian Church. who also made an address. and short talks were also made by Dr. b Christian and F Gillett, mem bers of the board At the gram mar school short talk was made by W. B Brogdon. president of the board
 School starts ont under favorable circumstances. and profitable term is anticipated It will be an eight months term of school. clos ing April l5.
 Following are the the teachers.
 Principal of high school, w J. Peterson
 First assistant, J Elmer Garrett
 Second assistant Miss Sophia Walner
 Principal Of grammar school. C. l- Stamps.
 Sixth grade, Mrs ] w. House
 Fifth grade. Miss Bess Evans.
 Fourth grade Gland Bradenthal
 Third grade, Miss Mary Carter.
 Second grade. Miss Blanche Sur diYant.
 First grade, Miss Ola Watson.
 The News k requested to an no0nce that there will be a meet ing of the Springdale Horticultural Society next Saturday afternoon at ? 30 at Squire Graves office
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

Revival services. providence per hitting, will begin at the South Methodist Church in Springdale the second Sunday in September, 1909 The pastor will be assisted by one of the best qualified revival singers and personal workers to be found in the region We wish to enlist the hearty eo-operaton of all who are interested in the moral uplift of the town and community. all who want to have God glorified i'll the salvation of the lost. in this re- viyal campaign. regardless of the denomination to which they be- long It is q fight against wrong. and for the triumph of right. There fore all are cordially invited to come and have a part in the work
 ] W House. Pastor.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
CHURCHES.
NJ. F.. Church, south.
Secretary.

The unpardonable Sin will be the subject for discourse at the South Methodist Church next Sun day at eleven o'clock service The willful sin after that ehave re eeived the knowledge of the truth. for which there remaineth no more sacrifice; the falling away to such d degree that it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, the sin unto death for which It Is useless to pray, and, the bias pnemy against the Holy Ghost, will all be studied in this discourse. See Heb. l0:26. 6:1-6; John ]: l6; Matt l2:31
 Remember that the revival ser vices will begin at above church next Sunday week. September l2 Ail are cordially invited to attend
 F N. House. Pastor.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

Kicker was arrested and his pre- liminary trial was held al Evans vile Tuesday He was bound over 10 await the action of the grand jnry and is now confined in the county jail at Fayetteville
 The particulars of the affair as brought out at the preliminary trial are given hy the Fayetteville Daily as follows:
 Two young men got into fight O.: the porch i'll front of the store oi West & Co. and Will shannon asked another man to help sepa- rate them They did so and Shan en was holding one of the belliger- ents when the Justice of the Peace, whose store is nearby. call ed To Albert Kicker and another party to arrest the boys and bring them to his store Kicker had just come in from squirrel hunt and had his shot gun in his hands He breught-his gun down and com manded the fighters to fall in line and march Shannon. using an adjective asked ii he wanted him to go Kicker replied, using an adjective that he must also get into fine shannon retorted that he lad done nothing and would not 90 Kicker approached him and jaDbed him with the cooked gun. Shannon started into the store and Kicker told him if he went in there he would kill him There is a ION of posts in the middle of the store room and Shannon lodged behind the first and after passing tho second post attempted to cross over to where Mr West was wrapping up goods when Kicker fired the shots penetrating the breast. shannon sunk down and died at once. shannon had d pis- tol on his person but it was empty. The feeling between the two men had not been good.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
ESCAPADE OF ROGERS MAN.
Gets on Front Page of St. Louis
 Post-Dispatch

One Of the feature articles on the first page of the St Louis Post-Dispatch Of Thursday of last week. was one giving an account Of the eseapade of former hank president Of Rogers, and prominent in the business affairs of that town It seems that Thursday s issue of the Post-Dispateh was bought up as soon as is reache q. Rogers, at least that is the report which came to Springdale. and as every copy Of the paper that could be had
 The following account of the affair was teIegraphed from St. Louis to the Little Rock Gazette, and appeared in Thursdays issue of that paper
 St Louis Aug. While Wal ter Zott was saying goodnight to Miss Lilly Randolph, early this morning, in the front yard of her home 34f9 Janiata street, Harlin Stroud formerly president Of q Rogers Ark.9 bank. and now stock broker, lodged among the tombstones of the old Pickers eem= etery. short distance away. with q policeman in pursuit of him.
 4 quarrel in the course of which the girl had flung diamond ring in Stroud's face. was the cause of the chase
 Stroud escaped and returned to look for his horse, which he had left standing on Grand Avenue. near Magnolia. when he started in pursuit of Zott and Miss Randolph at 12.30 d. m. but the horse had also escaped. Frightened by ear, il had dashed across Grand ave- hue, wrecked the buggy against lamp-post and had run west out Magnolia avenue, dragging the brok en vehicle The horse was caught beyond Kings Highway by q mounted policeman Stroud was not caught
 s.I used to go with Mr Stroud q good deal said Miss Randolph 10 a reporter. but after he told me he had wife at his former home, Rogers. Ark. | let him alone Yes terday evening he invited me for 6 buggy ride. and l thought it would do no harm to go. We dined at the American and then drove around a while. and finally stopped at a summer garden at Grand and Magnolia
 Mr Stroud fell asleep. Then 1 saw Walter Zott sitting at a table near by l have known Zott many years. and l asked him to take me home. Before we had gone a block Stroud came running out, unhitehed his horse and drove up to us.
 You've got my diamond ring, he yelled; give it back.
 As he got out of the buggy flung his old ring right in his face. He picked it up and started after us l saw a policeman and called him and he went home with us. Stroud must have taken a car for when We reached my house he was there waiting When he saw the policeman he ran and the police man chased him
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
KILLING AT EVANSVILLE.
Will shannon shot to Death by AI-
 bert Kicker

Fayetteville, Aug. 2S-WiH Shan on was shot and killed at Evans vile, in this county, this morning. by Albert Kicker.
 Two boys were in difficulty, and q justice of the peace had depu- tlzcd Kicker to stop them
 Kicker was endeavoring 10 re store order when, according to re- ports. shannon interfered and was shot by Kicker
 The deceased was farmer, and was formerly merchant He was lineal descendant of the Shan mons, who were parties to the eel ebrated Shannon-F Fisher feud of forty years ago. Mr Keys of the First National Bank is brother in-laW of his
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
I'll have von arrested. -

IT nave vOn arrested.
 MT. Stroud says there never was police call, and that he considers the article in the St Louis Post Dispatch an effort to blackmail him He says that he was never chased by policeman, and that he had not been driving with the young woman
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

The annual meeting of Fayette- vile Baptist Association convenes in Springdale Saturday, and will remain in session for three days This Association embraces the whole of Washington County, and quite a number of delegates are expected 10 be in attendance.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

they have a splendid view of the surrounding country.
 Accompanying the blank sent in by Mr Williamson was the follow ing:
 Editor News: l am pleased with the idea of having q register of country homes printed in The News, and inclose herewith blank filled oat In explanation of the name adopted would say it is out of re- gard for our loyalty to the state ef our nativity
 Yours respectfully,
 s. E. Williamson
 This is certainly happy thought on the part of Mir. Williamson, thus to do honor to the Buckeye State, = the state of his birth. Many of us would be prone to do the same.
 All the names sent in are pleas ing and suggestive, as our readers will no doubt agree. Now, how many new ones will we have to add to the list for next week 2 Send in the name. there is 10 cost attached to it in any way All that is necessary is to fill out the blank printed below and mail it or bring il to this office. As before stated, t makes no difference where you live or whether or not you are a subscriber of The News. If you have already named your home fill in the blank and send it in so that we can print it along with the others
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

The News is requested to an neanee that there will be services at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday at II a. m. the pulpit to De filled by some visiting minister in attendance at the Baptist Assoeia- tion
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

It's as difficult for some men to keep a promise as it is for some women to keep money.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
Notice To Teachers.

The regular quarterly examination to ascertain the qualifications of those who desire to teach in Wash ington County will be held at Fay etteyille, September l6 and IT, Thursday and Friday.1 Exami- nation will open at S.30 at the Court uouse.
 W F. Buck. Go. Ex
 The young husband who will eat his new wifes hash without shy ing has the perfect faith
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

What we need in this world is fewer women who play bridge and more who play Bridget.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
NAMING THEIR HOMES.
Suggestion of The News Last Week
 Meeting With Favor

Valley View" H w. Johnston proprietor, North of Springdale, R F. D No 2
 New Home" w L. Fisher pro- pretor, Southwest of Sprngdale. R F. D. No.
 Forest Home. N C Morrison proprietor, Southeast of Spring dale, R. F b No 1.
 Wildwood" ! N Cogar propri- etor. Sonora
 Ohio Fruit and Berry Farm. . s. E. Williamson proprietor, South west of Springdale. R F. D. No. 3
 "Gedaryale Farm, w P Fiant proprietor. Southeast of Sprinsdale, near Habberton
 In response to the suggestion of The News last week that country residents send in a name for their home We have received the above. The first name receiced was from II W Johnston. and those who are acquainted with Mr Johnston $ place will agre that he has given it very appropriate name It is To- cated in valley some two miles north of town, from which point
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
Revival Campaign.

C. w Pool.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

] W. House. Pastor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-08
YEA, VERH r!

rmaketh a run for the car, for time
and tide wait for no man, but the
street cars run when they happen,
and 10. many men wait for them;
yea, and women also.
Long and longer he waiteth at
the corner, and even as he doeth
he sweareth to himself with much
fervor, but what at last the car
cometh he boweth himself down to
the God of Mammon and grabheth
his little piece Of standing room
and hangeth on Justify with one
eyelash and a toenail.
He rideth to town with great
noise of grumbling, but he maketh
all his talk to his neighbor and
sayeth nothing to his councilman,
for full we'll he knoweth it would
laval him nothing.
He maketh his way to the city,
"a thing of many colors, yea even
as a rainbow, for many times he
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-08
" III NJ NJ IE :"
A TRUE STORY.

little snub nose and the patched
coat and trousers said to the moth
erly old lady with the kind, wrin-
killed. face, but it was only couple
of seconds before Jimmie raced to
1.-THE donkey enclosure with pre-
cious pink slip held tight in his
hand. l turned my eyes from Jim
mic just in time to see the dear
motherly old lady drop an extra
penny into the cash drawer. When
she looked up her eyes were glis-
tening.
At the gate of the enclosure, jim
mie stopped. He would watch a
while longer and decide which don
key he would ride. He wanted to
find fast one. You bet! The fast
est one of the bunch.
AS he leaned on the railing he
heard sigh just behind him Jim
mic didn't understand that sigh. He
turned and for long minute re-
garded with serious eyes the pa
thetic figure on the bench. The boy,
no older than himself, was pinched
and wan. His back was crooked.
The thin, white hands clutched a
crutch. Tired eyes sunk in the
white face. were turned wistfully
on the donkeys.
Gee, l visit cud ride 'om
onct!"
why don't yer?" asked Jimmie
kindly. "De man I'D help yer"
Amt got de price, said the
crippled lad.
Some of the happiness went out
of Jimmie's face. The donkeys
were not interesting now. Once or
twice he looked at the little figure
huddled on rhe bench and then
turned to the donkeys again Again
the 10y on the bench sighed.
Jimmie drew his hands from his
pockets and turned quickly. Here
take dis ticket. Sure, it's good for
a ride. / don't want t. ride de
darn things, any way. S'long." And
before the wan lad on the bench
realized what was happening he
held little pink slip in his hand.
A sturdy little chap, with black
hair and sea-blue eyes. with little
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-08

changeth cars, and at each change
he taketh a new style Of transfer.
He hangeth upon a strap and
swingeth too and fro and when
c0meth the lordly conductor and
walketh upon HIS toes he sayeth
nothing but diggeth up his little
k-nickel with much meekness and
some CELEBRITY.
He standeth UP in the morning
to ride 'steen miles, and again at
eventide he doeth the same thing
once more, and when 1t cometh
to pass that mayhap he getteth a
seat he knoweth not what to do
with the same.
He sayeth nothing when the
conductor orderth him to move
up In the AISLE" but when he
leayeth the car he steppeth upon
the conductors pet corn with great
rejoicing.
He maketh a solemn vow that
no longer will he live In the fringe
of the city, but the next day the
installment on the furniture COM
eth due and he concludeth to tArry
yet a little while in the suburbs.
And SO he liveth his life and