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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-06

principal reason why Greggy paid such
close attention to Franks explanation
of the Peacemaker's workings.
Greggy's seat was close to the door
of the cloakroom, where he knew
Frank had left the Peacemaker, lie
furtively scrawled a few words, folded
them up, and when the teachers back
was turned deftly tossed the note on
Clara's desk three aisles away. Clara
opened 1t and read:
Watch out for the airshipw
Franks seat was over on the other
side of the big schoolroom, so he could
not have the slightest inkling of the
prank Greggy intended to play Every
morning Mr.. Hackett left the room for
a few minutes to see his assistant on
the lower floor, and this gave Greggy
his opportunity. A second later Greggy
quietly slipped into the cloakroom
He picked up the Peacemaker, rap
idly twisted the propeller drums taut
and sneaked back toward the cloakroom
door. Greggy began to run on tiptoes
as he neared the doorway. Just as he
reached it he raised the aeroplane
above his head. released the propeller
blades and shot the Peacemaker into
the air right through the open doorl
The startled pupils looked up to see
the miniature airship fly in one mighty
swoop with whirring propellers straight
across the room where Frank just had
time to bounce out of his seat and
grab ii before it could dash against
the wall.
But the scholars were not the only
witnesses, as their sudden awed si-
lence testified. For standing in the
hall entrance frowned Mr.. Hackett. He
was returning through the playground,
and as he walked toward his school
room caught the fash of white as the
Peacemaker sailed by the open door.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-06
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y ERHAPS you have already read
y about the boys aerial war, I'm
which Frank williams took such
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
OAK GROVE
Benton County.

Some of the girls met last week and scrubbed the school house. Rev. Martin preached here yes terday afternoon and last night. Guess the farmers will be quite busy rushing in their crops since the rain.
 Several from here went to Tontitown yesterday to see and be seen.
 Gerry Hines and family visited his father at Cave Springs Satur- day and Sunday.
 We'll, news is a little sparing this week, but we are glad to re- port good rain this morning. Mrs. M. E. Andrews and grand son, Henry Huff visited M. H. Whitezell Saturday and Sunday. Aunt Caroline Edwards, who has been so low, is improving some but she is not able to be up yet.
 There were several egg roast ings around here Saturday night and all report a fine time and lots of eggs to eat.
 The prospect for apples here is not very promising only on a few orchards, but the peach trees are loaded with bloom.
 John Adcns children who were poisoned on an egg that had been cooked in a baking powder can are better at this writing.
 I. U. KNOW.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
WASHINGTON COUNTY
 MAN DIES IN TEXAS.
Simeon Clayton. Who Formerly
 Resided Near Mayfield.

Wylie, Texas, April l2.-Ed. News: Simeon w. Clayton, son of J. w. and Fannie Clayton, of Murphy, Texas, formerly of May field, Ark, died April of con- sumption. and was laid to rest in the Wylie cemetery on the 9th. He had been suffering for two years, but was able to be up some until about the first of Jam uary. Everything possible was done for him by the best of physi- clans, and the help of friends and relatives, but when the time came We had to give him up.
 s. J. Harris.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
THE CHURCHES.

Christian Church.-Services each Lords Day. Prayer meet ing every Wednesday evening.
 James McGuire, Pastor. Sunday School, GAS, B. F. Scantland, Supt.
 First Baptist Church-Services every Sunday at II a. III. and ' p. m. Sunday School at 9;45 a. III. every Sunday.
 l.. s. Ballard, Pastor. Presbyterian Church-Services at 1 a. m. and 7:30 p. m., second and fourth Sabbaths.
 Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m.
 Wm. H. Morrow, Pastor. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Rogers. Services are held m the Mission Chapel adjoining the public library as follows: Sun. day-Morning prayer and ser. mo-, II a. m.; evening prayer and sermon, 7:30 p m. Friday-I.it. any and short address, { p. m, Strangers and visitors are cor dially invited to attend. E. l., Darlington, Missioner.in-charge The First Baptist Church ol Springdale will begin a protract ed meeting next Sunday. w are expecting w. L. Smith O. Ashdown to be with us and dt the preaching. All are invited to attend.
 L. s. Ballard.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
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brother, Nathan Hanks. Miss Hanks spent portion of last summer here with her brother, G. P., and her many friends were grieved to hear of her passing away as they anticipated another visit this summer.
 Some of Bennett Maxey's folks had small pen-knife Saturday evening and left 1t with blades open lying in the rocking chair just before supper. He's getting along now, but
 Twas midnight in that cabin
 Ere his family dared to sleep. For storm ragged meath the rafters
 9Nough to make the angels weep Now, before he seeks to finger
 In a chair-no matter where, Bennett makes investigation
 To be sure no blade is there
 MULKEEPMO.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
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Miss Mabel Bement was visit ing friends at Elm Springs Sat urday night and Sunday.
 Rev. D. Thurman preached 10 a large and attentive congrega- tion here Sunday morning.
 The W. C. T. II. met with Maggie last Saturday. Our next meeting will be held at Mrs. Nora Lively's.
 Maggie attended Easter servie- es at Elm Springs Sunday night. They had nice program and it was we'll rendered.
 The hardest rain fell here Mon- day that we have had for some time, followed by cooler weather and frost at night.
 Apple blossoms are "sorter" scare down this way and peach blossoms are among the ''has beens.s . We had quite little frost Thursday night.
 Everybody is so busy down In this .'neck-o-woods' planting corn that l dare say they'd hard- ly take time to glance at an air ship should one sail over.
 o. C. Wright has started to work on his fish pond again. He expects to have 1t completed and have his fish in 1t, and the boat ready for running by the first of May.
 Will Brown made a flying trip to Muskogee, Okla. Left Har- man Monday morning and arriv- ed home Wednesday evening. Think he was looking around for a location.
 "Maggles was present at a literary at Woodlawn last Frida y night, which was very good. We wish them success in their liter ary work for it is a pleasure as we'll as instructive for the young people.
 Our rural route starts the first day of May from Wheeler. The Harman postoffice will be discon- tinued at that time. Those who formerly got their mail at liar. man will get their mail on the Wheeler rural route. w. F. McCamey and Tobe Wright went to Siloam Springs Tuesday and moved Rev. T. w, Shipley and family up here. They moved to June Sullivan's house. There is still room for "more' at Harman as there are four vacant houses around here. Several from Harman attended the burial of Miss Mount a. Eln Springs Wednesday evening Maggie went to school to Miss Mount when she was teaching and none loved or respected hel more than did her pupils. Vt can sympathize with the bereav ed ones. But don't grieve, only think her waiting.
 MAGGIE. |
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
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JOHNSON
Yesterday was rainy,
 And everybody's gay Cause the lowering rain-clouds Drove the drouth away.

And everybodys gay
 Cause the lowering ran-clouds
 Drove the drouth away
 J. F.. McClendon, of Proctor, Okla, was the guest of Hugh Lichlyter Saturday night.
 There were no local Easter services, but the young folks had several "egg roasts' at various places on Saturday night.
 Tan Wright is spending a couple of weeks out on White River, near Harris, where he will hunt and fish while reeuperating from his recent attack of fever.
 Braek Greenhouse was driving around Sunday and his friends were pleased to see that the re- cent surgical operation on his lip and throat did not leave serious scars.
 This has been the windiest season for long period of years We don't know where the wind comes from Nor where it journeys to
 But for some days this Ozark wind
 Has had a lot to do.
 Several pretty cool nights and heavy froSts last week and Folks are guessin' bout the berries
 And no two can quite agree
 Bout the damage-so Mulkeepmo
 Just intends Ito wait and see
 Clint Ritter's classical features are undergoing repairs since a tumble from Mir. Peay's water tower Friday evening landed him against picket fence which bruised his face quite a bit.
 Sheep killin' dogs have been raiding Uncle Billy Morgan's flock of sheep down in the Clear Creek valley, and Uncle Billie is mad enough to have the militia ordered out to assist in capturing the marauderS.
 Mrs. Louise Inman died in St. Louis, Mo-. last Wednesday after a long illness. She was brought back to Fayetteville Saturday, and on Sunday the remains were inferred by the side of her hus- band, C. H. human, who sleeps in the cemetery at Elm Springs.
 Rev. Thornesberry will preach for the local NJ. F.. Church dur ing the remainder of this year, and will hold his first service here Sunday at II o'clock, and the appointment will continue on the third instead of the first Sunday.
 Mrs. Mary Cox died Wednes- day evening after lingering ill., ness of several weeks. Pneu- monia terminated her sufferings, and she was buried Thursday y evening in the Seymour cemetery after funeral exercises by Rev. Elmer Rice
 Her way-worn feet and tired hands,
 Forever hid from mortal eyes.
 Now touch the shining. golden sands
 Beyond the gates Of Paradise
 Mir. and Mrs. G. P. Hanks re. turned Saturday from Cane Hill, Ark, where they had been to at tend the funeral of Miss Med B. Hanks whose gentle spirit had passed from earth on Thursday morning at the home of hel
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
Confederate Veterans. Attention

Mildred Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, wishes to bestow Southern Cross es of Honor on as many Confeder- ate veterans as possible.
 Those who have not received them are requested to write tor application blanks to Mrs. Wal ter Reese, Fayetteville, Ark.
 Those who have already gotten blanks are urged to fill them out at once and send to Mrs. Rees. After veterans are supplied crosses will be given to widows and descendants.
 No more crosses can be be- slowed after 1910. tfs
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16

while you are making money off the other fellow he is making money off of you, and at the end of the month when accounts are squared there is nothing left. Taking everything into consider ation, there is probably not more desirable place anywhere to live than Springdale.
 w. B. Stephens, of Huntsville, who bid in the Daily stock of drugs Monday, has sold a half interest in tile stock to I. Nj. Coger, a druggist of Huntsville. They will close out portion of the stock here, after which 1t will be divided up and part taken to Huntsville and part to Hunts vile. The building occupied so long by Mir. Daily will be occu- pied after the first of the month by Fletcher X Breeding, proprie- tors of the Racket Store, and We understand Bennett Brothers have rented the building now oc- eapied by Fletcher X Breeding and will open up business in same soon.
 At recent meeting of the school board Prof. W. J. Peter son was re-employed for another year as principal of the High School. The school the past year under the direction of MT. Peterson has been a decided suc- cess, and the many friends he has made during his residence here will be gratified to learn of his retention for another year. Prof. C. E. Stamps. who taught the past year at Huntsville, was some days ago employed as prin- eipal of the Grammar School. The proba bilities are that the other teachers will not be chosen until after the annual school elec- tion next month.
 In the two basket ball games played between Van Buren and Springdale last Friday and Sat- urday, honors were even, each winning game. The teams were evenly matched and those who witnessed the two games de- clared them to have been the best ever played here. Van Buren's team in losing one game to Springdale, lost nothing of their prestige as the best high school team in Northwest Arkansas, but in winning one of the games, Springdale added materially to their reputation, for they won from the acknowledged champ ions of this section of the state. It IS understood that Bentonville will send her high school team to Van Buren next Saturday when another good game may be expected. d.-Van Buren Argus.
 There IS some talk of petition ing the school board to permit the people to vote at the annual school election next month on the proposition of issuing bonds for the purpose of erecting new high school building. It will be remembered that some time ago arrangements were practically completed for the erection of school building in this manner, but on account of opposition the board was forced to drop the matter. It is claimed that some of those who formerly opposed the proposition would now favor 1t, and that majority of the people would vote for it If given an opportunity to express them selves. The needs of such a building, and the benefits that would result to the town from 1t, are apparent to everyone, and The News would be glad to see the people given an opportunity to express their sentiments on the question, provided the school board favored the building if majority voted for it. Other wise it would be useless for the people to express themselves.
 Confederate Veterans. Attention Mildred Chapter, United
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16

along the line and between town and country. Farms near the city would become suburban homes and new houses for Su- burban homes would be built. Intensive farming will become attractive by reason of easy access to market.
 D. F.. Richer.
 An interurban line will be q wonderful help to this country as it is to other countries where electric lines are in operation.
 w. C. Evans.
 All the travelling men who come to the hotel say that con- neetion with Joplin by an electric line will be of immense import anee to Springdale.
 Mack Renner.
 In addition to the advantage of lower freight and passenger rates an interurban road will be a good advertisement for Spring. dale, attracting investors and in- dustrial plants.
 w. l.. Morgan.
 We are more liable to under estimate the advantages to be de- rived from the building of the lnterurban Railroad than to over estimate them. Distances be- tween markets and trade centers are measured now by time more than by miles. The time of get ting what we want from tie job ping houses often determines where our orders are sent. The time required to get our products to market is a large factor in regulating and fixing the market price. This is especially true of our perisha ble fruits which often bring price in proportion to the condition in winch the cargo reaches the market-the loss of few hours serving to cut the val ue of car of fruit one half or more. It IS all undisputed fact that the proposed interurban road giving us connection with Joplin, Missouri and other points on steam roads competing with the Frisco Railroad would add al least one-fourth to the value of all crops grown in this territory. The increased facilities for passenger traffic would enable us to be in any one of dozen or more important towns almost any hour in the day while pres ent conditions make journeys to nearby towns by private convey ance more satisfactory than to use the steam roads.
 If we can get the proposed in- terurban at the price that has been fixed for us to pay, the money will be returned to us every year the road is in opera tion.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16

Miss Myrtle Mccormick, of Prairie Grove, arrived Wednes- day afternoon to attend com mencement, and IS guest of Mrs. w. H. Morrow.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
Local and persoi,al.

Fine growing weather, this.
 Push the White River bridge.
 When trading with our adyer- tisers tell them you saw their ads. in The News.
 Mrs. l.. (. Cato IS up from Fort Smith visiting with her mother, Mrs. E. $. Roof.
 Mrs. Dr. Otto Christian arriv. ed Wednesday afternoon from Elkins to visit with relatives and friends.
 Miss Lucille Davis Is down from Lowell attending commencement exercises, the guest of Miss Irma Petross.
 A program will be rendered at the Grammar School building this morning at 10 o'clock by the students of the school.
 The rain Monday was followed by quite freeze Monday night, but no serious damage IS thought to have resulted therefrom.
 Again we remind readers of this paper not to overlook the advertisements. The business men of Springdale are saying some things that you cannot at- ford to overlook.
 Eb. Fergus, residing out in the vicinity of Harman, called Wednesday and renewed for The News. He reports the apple trees out in that section bloom- ing out nicely. with prospects of full crop.
 Miss Eulah Reed, who has been making her home in Spring dale for some time past, returned Wednesday afternoon to her home near Lowell. Her sister, Miss Della, who had been down on visit, returned with her.
 Through the efforts of NJ. F. H. Smeltzer of Van Buren farm- CTS in the vicinity of Morrilton have become interested in grow ing stra wberries. About l5O acres were put out last fall, and 1t is estimated that g cars of berries will be shipped from that point this season.
 Frank Graham, who has posi- tion Tn mercantile establish ment at Stroud, Oklahoma, came in Wednesday to visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Graham, residing northeast of town. He will return by way of Muskogee to visit with a brother residing at that place.
 Van Buren's first full crate of strawberries was reported Mon- day. The Argus says the trans ient berry pickers are beginning to arrive, and although the in- Aux is not so great as usual at this season of. the year, if is thought there will be plenty of pickers to handle the crop.
 In addition to the basket ball game announced for this after noon between the University of Arkansas and the Springdale High School, there will be game of baseball between the Rogers Academy and the local High School teams. The baseball game will begin at 1:30, to be followed by the basket ball game. We understand s cents admits to both games. There ought to be record-breaking crowd out to see these two games.
 The entertainment given at the Auditorium Wednesday night by students of the High School was attended by large crowd, and the exercises were apparently enjoyed by all. The receipts amounted to more than $70, l which will be used m defraying the expenses of the closing exer- cises of the school. The regular l graduating exercises occurred last night, but as The News goes to press beforehand mention of same has to be deferred until next issue.
 1 T. Sharp and family, who have been making their home al Muskogee, Oklahoma, for several months past, returned to Spring. dale Tuesday afternoon and will
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16
WHAT THEY
 THINK OF IT. SOME EXPRESSIONS CONCERN. ING THE INTERURBAN. ROUTE HAS BEEN CHANGED. Now Proposed to Come to Spring. dale by Way of Elm Springs
 and T0ntitOwn.

The work of securing subscrip- tions of stock to the interurban road has been in progress this week, the local committee being assisted by Mayor Morris, w. H.. Crossland and II. F.. Lewkens of Bentonville We understand that very good progress has been made, practically every one that is approached taking stock.
 It has been decided by the committee to raise the entire amount allotted to Springdale, SIS, 1000 in cash and S15,00O in material and right of way, before same IS turned over to the con- structlon company. It will be held in the bank to the credit of the committee, and unless the re- quired sum IS raised will be turn ed back to the subscribers.
 Since our last issue it has also been decided to change the route, which, instead of coming direct from Bentenpllle, will come from Gentry to Cave Springs, by Elm Springs and Tontitown, thence to Springdale, and 1 later deeld- ed to go on to Fayetteville the line to that place will run from Springdale. This change was made at the suggestion of local people who believe that the road constructed along this line will be worth considerably more to the town than one from Benton- vile direct A proposition will probably be made later on to run a line from Bentonville to Lowell and Monte Ne.
 C. N. Pool. secretary of the Springdale Commercial Club. has interviewed a number of business men and others as to the benefits that would result from the con- struetion of an interurban road, propounding to them the follow ing query, and their replies will be found below
 What will be the commercial significance to Springdale of an interurban railway connecting the town with Joplin, Mo-, via Bentonville?
 It would be a great benefit to competition in freight traffic. Many people would come into the country, some of whom would locate with us adding to the population and wealth of the town and county.
 Wm. H. kelso.
 It would enable dealers to ham dle more kinds of produce because of the increased facilities of shipment.
 ]. (. Johnson.
 An independent line is the need of the town. In many ways it would be good thing for the town and country. For the country in that 1t would be a fruit growers road and give easy and quick access to towns along the line.
 (. N. Miller.
 It would develop the country more than the town and furnish the conveniences of the city to the farmer. thus adding to the wealth of the farm, for conven- fence is q measure of value. Fruit growers could get cars when wanted, but do not think it would reduce transportation rates much for all railroads will take all they can get.
 w. B. Brogdon.
 It will add to the material wealth of the country in ways
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16

Good looks catch a man, but it's a good housekeeper that holds him.
The Springdale news., 1909-04-16

Willard Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
SAGADAHOC
BOWDOlN.

NORTH-Mss Elsie Pratt is teaching
the fall term of school in the Berry dis
trct in Litchfield
Rev NJ. G. Powers held service Sum
day at the North church.
Leroy Bell left Saturday for ,Ar0ostook
county, where he will work during the
harvest season.
Mrs. George Porter and Mrs. Charles
Porter of Freeport We're guests last week
of Mr. and Mrs. w. a. Pratt.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Pratt and Miss
Fife were guests Sunday OF their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Elmer Purington in Litchfield.
Waldo Nerney is taking the course at
L;tchfield academy, having entered at the
beginning of this term.
w. l.. Small is harvesting fine field of
buckwheat
The district school commenced the fall
term Monday, under the instruction OF
Miss Sarah Card.
Grace Small observed her tenth birth
day Wednesday. Sept s. by entertaining
a few of her young friends
Miss Emma Wadsworth of Wales was
a guest last week at the home of H. ;.
WadSWOrth.