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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-01

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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-01

A vanilla bean kept in the sugar
box will impart a delicious flavor to
sugar. The French are in the habit
of doing this.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-06-01

Buttermilk is good remedy for
freckles. Another is the juice of the
watermelon. A widely used prepare
ton has the formula Borax, fifteen
Ssains5 lemon juice, half an ounce;
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
A Birthday Surprise Party.

Last meek on Wednesday af- ternoon about seventy five per sons, comprising rela tiy e s, friends and neighbors, assem- bled, part at Mr. l.. c. Ben nett's and others at Mr. Grant Fitch's, the purpose being to surprise Mrs. J. P. Stauber. it being the sixty-sixth anniYersa- " of her birth.
 They made quite an imposing spectacle and the surprise was genuine.
 Mrs. Stauber was given a shower of beautiful post cards and many other pretty and use ful gifts. among which was a post card album.
 The time was enjoyably spent. chiefly in conversation.
 Tables were set on the shady lawn with many delicious cakes provided by the friends and neighbors, while the equally fine ice cream was the gift of tie relatives of our hostess. It was a goodly company and spoke loudly of the worth and popu- laritv of Mrs. Stauber.
 Although Mrs. Stauber is in the youth of old age, she can boast of two. great grand-child ren, Masters Robert Bonnet and Geo. Albert Rettig, who were both present.
 We feel that our Heavenly Father has greatly honored our friend, Mrs. Stauber. making her the mother of many worthy citizens. who have risen up and called her blessed"
 lift should please the Fathe. of All to give her many more years of life until she shall have reached the old age of old age. may the years be filed with many noble thoughts and deeds and her end on earth be peaceful and joyful as beits a life wei spent.
 E. M.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16

G. Graham Blakemore, to Mrs. Hattie Graham Blakemore.
 Ed Walton, charged with shooting Mrs. Ornder. was ar raigned before Esq. ". l.. Corn Saturday. but owing to the ab- sence of witnesses. the trial had to be postponed. The shooting occurred on the Walton place, d few miles south of Lonoke last week Young Walton claimed that Mrs. Ornder was purloin- ing his fathers sweet potatoes, and that he only shot to warn her of the danger she was hazarding in supplying herself with these delicacies at the .ex- pense of his parent.
 Kraig Harper, charged with an assault with a deadly weapon and prosecuted under the re cent night-riding act, was tried before Esq. W. L. Corn Friday and acquitted. Harper W a $ charged with shooting into a restaurant and boarding house run by Milt Gates. An hour or two before the shooting, Harper and Gates had a quarrel over d supper. Afterwards when the shooting occurred, Harper was charged with the otfense. There was no evidence to connect him with the shooting, except the fact of their previous trouble.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16

 blefeld, Mennie Koch, Messrs. Ralph Heffner, Melvin Stauber, Frank Thompson, Lloyd Conrad, Albert Flynn, Walter Flynn, Ray Morrison, Don Bennett, Cleo and Plez Hill, Dave Hensley, Walter Fitch, Albert and Chas. Pauchert. Clarence Brian, Dosier Morgan, Walter Cobb, Clarence and Orley Friend, Ed Chambers, Walter Stauber, Harold Fitch Karl and Fred Lille, Alex Hill, Keller Lillie and Clarence Flynn.
 One who was there.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
To Advertise Rice Fields.

C. A. Hubbard, a large real estate dealer of Decatur, III. was in this section looking over the country last week, After inspecting the entire rice belt, MT. Hubbard has come to the conclusion that this section is the most promising one, and is negotiating for large tract of land near town. He anticipates forming a homeseekers agency with a leading real estate firm in the State and will thoroughly ad- vertise this section in northern and eastern states.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
Party.

(Too late for last week)
 Carlisle. Ark, Sept sth. 1909. Carlisle Independent
 X delightful time was had at the party given by Misses Grace and Mary Morrison Sept. 7th 1909. Various game we e played and refreshments were served
 Among those present were: Misse, Eula Bennett, Mate Chambers. Mary Armbruster, Ellen Scott, Grace Flynn, Loys Flynn. Gertie and Goldie Pau chert, Jennie VanDenBosh, Cora and Fern Morrison. Alma Stub
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
New Store For Carlisle.

E. s. Gladden., of Hope, Ark. has rented the brick building next door to the Bank of Carlisle and will open up an up-to-d date grocery store Nov. 1st.
 Mr. Gladden. is bookkeeper for E. E. White Go. at Hope at present.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
LONOKE LETTER
News of the County Capital Gathered by
 Our Special Correspondent

 week.
 Attorney Elias Gates, of Mem phis, had business in Lonoke last week.
 $. X. Fife, the big works on the Ledger staff. saw the Capitol city Sunday
 Miss Leila Hallum visited relatives and friends in Pine Bluff last week.
 Miss Geneva Crutcher visited her sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Spencer. in Little Rock last week.
 Miss Annie Gatewood went to Little Rock this week. where she tJkes up private school work.
 Miss Emma Booe left last Wednesday for Kansas City. where she enters the Starrett Bible school.
 Miss Sophia McGuire return ed to Little Rock last Wednes- day, after a week $ visit to Mrs. Jas. Mcintosh.
 Miss Annie Hoelzell returned fo her home in Louisiana last week. after weeks visit to her brother, Phil Holzell.
 Miss Hazel Howard has finish Ter school at the Hall School House, near DeValls Bluff and returned home Saturday.
 Victor Gates, manager of the r. Gates Mercantile company at DeVall's Bluff, visited his broth =. J. NJ. Gates last Sunday
 Mrs. B. Bernard returned to her heme in Fort Smith last week, after several weeks visit 70 her mother, Mrs. A. Rubel.
 Miss Nal O'Kelley. of Little Rock, stenographer for W. W. Dickenson & Co. visited her father and sisters in Lonoke last week.
 T. L. Hamilton. while at work at tie Rice Mill last week, sus- tained painful injury of the back, on account of which he was confined to his home for several days.
 Prof. A. J. Meaders, who has been superintendent of the Lonoke High School for several years, moved to Conway last week, where he will take up his work in the State Normal
 Frank Bryant will leave next week for Kokomo, Ind, where he will make his future home. Mrs. Bryant left last week, and after finishing some work he has on hand, Mr. Bryant will follow.
 pr. B. L. Stovall, a promenant physician of this place died Wednesday morning at II o'clock tt the Physician $ and Surgeons lIospetal of Little Rock, where he had been for several weeks under treatment. Dr. Stovall vas operated on last week for hemeraids from which painful trouble he had suffer ed 1or several months and was apparan tly doing well. day or two ago unfavorable symptoms ap cared md he grew worse until tne end. Dr. Stovall was about forty five years of age and h; q practiced medicine in this county Tor aoout wenty years. He leaves a wife and four children.
 Since our last the county clerks records show the follow ing marriages in the county: A.. C Maddox of Cabot. to Miss Pearl Holland. of Cabot, Jas. Eddy. of Cabot. to Miss Pearl earley, Cabot. Chas Wilson arlisle. to Miss Nina Moore. Carlisle, E. R. Mays. England, to Miss l afl Haley England, w
 The Lonol1e school board held meeting Saturday at which the following teachers were elected fal the ensuing term: Prof. Os ea' L. Williams. Superintend- ent and Principal: Prof. E. l.. Austin. lst assistant: Miss Dixie Stokes. Miss Emma Carr, Miss Genie Reed. Miss Bettic I.a>siter. Miss Maysel Walls, Miss Lula Austin, Miss Jessie Moore. Miss Floy O'kelly and
The Carlisle independent., 1909-09-16
White Embden Geese

w. A. GiLLsAM, Box 135, Carlisle, Ark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
HARVEST OF ICE TO
BEGIN COMING WEEK
Twin-City and Moline Companies
Hold Their Annual Meet
ingS.

The annual meetings of the Twin
City Ice company and the Moline Ice
company, both of which are controlled
by Rock Island capital were held last
evening, and officers for the year were
chosen as follows
Twin-City Ice Company-H. d.
Mack, president; John Day, vice pres
ident John T. Campbell. general man
ager: H K. Mack, secretary treasurer.
Moline Ice Company-John T. Camp
bell, president; H. K. Mack, vice
president; H. D. MACK, sccretary-treas-
urer.
1t was announced that. in the event
the present cold spell continued, the
annual ice harvest would be com
menccd next week. The stockholders
approved the sale of the nine-acre
tract on the river front between Tween
ty-sixth and Twcnty-eighth streets to
Deere & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
JURY FINDS FITCH
GUILTY OF CHARGE
Complainant Is Miss Cordia Nicker-
son of Yuma Township-New
Trial Asked.

Frank Fitch, who was placed on
trial in the county court Monday
morning on a charge of bastardy
preferred against him by Miss Cordia
Nickerson, was found guilty of the
charge this afternoon. Both of the
principals in the case are well known
in the vicinity of their homes in Zu-
ma township, near Osborn, and the
trial attracted the attention of many
of their neighbors who came down
to listen to the evidence. The young
man is 2S years old and the girl is
is. The defense moved for new
trial after the verdict had been
brought in by the jury. Judge R.
w. Olmsted has not yet pronounced
sentence, or intimated whether or
not he will grant another trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
WIFE IS CONVICTED
IN WILHELM CASE
Jury in Newark, n. J., Finds That
Mrs. Wilhelm Helped Kill Her
Husband.

Newark. n. J., Dec. S.-Mrs. Mary
Wilhelm, jointly indicted with Nicho-
las Sica, for the killing of her husband.
Frank Wilhelm, contractor, in Feb.
ruary last, was found guilty of muir
der in the second degree by jury last
night.
Mrs. Wilhelm received the verdict
with little show of emotion and seemed
gratified with the clause of the find
ing which recommended her to the
mercy or the court
Sica, who the state contends con-
spired with Mrs. Wilhelm to put her
husband out of the way. in order that
they might be married, will be tried
next.
Wilhelm was found murdered in the
cellar of his house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
PLANS 2 FOR FIGHT
@. S. Trevor, Chairman of Lo-
cal Option Meeting, An
nounces Committees.
CAMPAIGN IN TWO CITIES
Fifteen Mem WI Direct Work in
Each Place-Petitions Soon
to Be Passed.

G s. Trevor of Moline, who was
chairman OF the recent mass meeting
held at Spencer Memorial Methodist
church In this city at which it was
decided to revive the local option fight
ar-tne coming city township elections
I'm Rock Island and Moline announces
the appointment of the following COM
mittee OF five authorized by the mass
meeting:
Rev. J. L. Vance, pastor OF United
Pressyterian church, Rock Island; Dr.
j. w. Stewart, Rock Island; Andrew
Peterson, building contractor, Rock
Island; Rev. R. S. Haney, pastor of
the Second congregational church. Mo
line; M. NJ Johncon, draughtsman,
Moline. This committee of five is to
name the committee ct 80, 10 from
each of the two cities. to have general
direction of the campaign.
Will Circulate Petition.
The committe of 80 will be named
next week, 1t is expected, and then
petitions will at once be circulated
among the voters calling upon the
clerks In both cities to place the To-
cal option proposition upon tho bal
lots at the spring election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
TAFT AGAIN HEAD
OF THE RED CROSS
President in Chair at Annual Meet
ing of AssOciation-Urges an
Endowment Fund.

Washington, D. C. Dec. S.-Presi-
dent Taft was reelected president Of
the Red Cross last evening and pre-
sided for a time over the fifth annual
meeting of the association held in the
Memorial hall of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
The president made brief address
in which he expressed the hope that
some one some day might give the
$5.O0O,0 900 to place its beneficent work
on a more permanent basis.
Mr.. Taft also presented in person
gold medal voted by the Red Cross
to Lloyd c. Griscom, former ambassa-
dor to Italy. for work done by him
after the recent earthquake in south
ern Italy, and silver medals to Miss
Katherine B. Davis and Samuel l..
Parrish, who assisted in the Italian
relief work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
PERSONAL POINTS.

Colonel G. W. Durham will leave
tomorrow morning for Mudlavia,
Ind, where he will visit for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Flickenger and
children of Port Byron. left last night
for Tacoma, Wash, where they will
reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atlas Tindall Of Mi
Ian, will leave tomorrow morning for
st. Petersburg, Fla, where they will
spend the winter.
DR.. J. R. Hollowbush left last eve
ming for Excelsior Springs, Mo-, to
Of the Milwaukee road.
J. E. Parker of Sycamore, Ill, who
has been visiting with his son, Sam
uel Parker, for the past month, has
gone to Texas, where he will spend
the winter
J. Paul Duff1n, who has had charge
of the jewelry department in Young
& McCombs' new store, has resigned,
to take effect Dec %. He leaves
Jan. 1 for Memphis, where he will
be connected with the George T.
Brodnax store, one Of the finest in the
south.
Hon. H. l.. Wheelan has returned
from Peoria, where he served on the
federal grand jury. Tuesday he will
be in Springfield for the opening of
the special session of the legislature,
at which he is confident there will be
primary election and commission
plan legislation enacted Mr.. Whee-
Ian, at the last session, was the only
member of the house who succeeded
in securing audience before the
house committee for the commission
plan advocates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
GOES INTO DEATH TRAP
SET BY AN ENEMY
Cody, WyO,, Druggist Is Killed by a
Gun Arranged by an Unknown
Murderer.

Cody, Wyo., Dec. S.-When he walk
ed into a death trap set by an IN
known enemy, F. A. Ash, manager of
the Western Drug company, was shot
and killed yesterday on returning home
from his store.
He opened the door of a bedroom
and a shotgun which had been arrang-
ed by the murderer was discharged by
means of string attached to the door
knob. a charge of shot entered ASKS
body.
The druggist is not known to have
had any trouble and the police have
been unable to secure a elew to the
identity of the slayer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
BANKS SHORTAGE $4,000
Treasurer of Concern Says Money
Was Used in Speculation.


New Haven, Conn, Dec. S.-Fully
$4,000 of the resources of the Peo-
pies Savings Bank and Trust company
Of this city were looted by Robert D.
Muir, treasurer of the company. ac-
cording to a statement made by one
of the directors. State bank
examiners yesterday took charge of
the institution. They reported formal
ly last night that they had found a
loss of $11S,O0O.
Muir was lured back to this city
yesterday and quickly placed under
arrest. He admits taking most of the
missing sum and specializing with 1t.
His case presents remarkable features,
including an escape from this country,
his discovery in Europe and his pledge
to return under some sort of a promise
to the bank. the nature Of which is
not yet disclosed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
Alone in Saw Mill at Midnight,

unmindful of dampness. drafts, storms
or cold, w. j. Atkins worked as night
Waterman. at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that .sRttled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up his work. He tried
many remedies, but all failed, till he
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. "Af-
ter using one bottle" ne writes, 81
went back to work as well as ever"
Severe colds, stubborn coughs, infiam-
ed Threats and sore lungs, hemorrhages.
Group and whOoping cough get quick
relief and prompt cure from this glo-
rious medicine. so cents and 81. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
In Police Court.

James Burns and John Tobin were
sent down TO the county Jail this morn
ing by Police Magistrate c. J. Smith.
Both men were arrested last night on
the charge of being drunk and disor-
DERBY. Burns was sentenced to spend
10 days and Tobin went down for
double that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

The greatest danger from influenza
is of its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, as it not only
cures influenza, but counteracts any
tendency of the disease towards pneu-
monia. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
OLD SOLDIERS WILL
MEET In FREEPORT
Annual Encampment Set for May 23-
25-J. S. Varley Candidate
for Commander.

The 44th annual encampment of
the G. A. r. department of Illinois,
will be held in Freeport May 1895.
The dates were fixed by the council
of administration at a session held
in Freeport yesterday. Among the
candidates for department command
er are John S. Marley, Chicago, pres
emit senior vice commander. and
James A Connolly, Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
WIFE CHARGES CRUELTY
Mrs. Anna Good, Married in 1887,
Petitions Court for Divorce.

Anna Good has filed a bill in the
Office of the circuit clerk in which
she asks that she be granted a di-
vorce from her husband, Alfred
Good. whom she charges with cruel
ty. The couple were united in mar
riage in this city in 1887 and they
have lived together ever since. They
are the parents of five children, whom
the plaintiff asks be placed in her
care after the granting Of the di-
vOrce. 9 Schriver & Schriver are her
attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
ROAD ORDINANCE
BEFORE THE BOARD
Port Byron to Act on Interurban
Franchise at Meeting
Dec. 13.

Port Byron. Dec. (SpcciaD-The
Port Byron village board, at meeting
last evening. heard read an ordinance
giving the Tri-Cities and Northeastern
Railway a right of way through the
village on Main street. A special meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
River Filled With Ice.

The Mississippi river was so full
of floating ice this morning that the
ferry Rock Island had trouble in nav
igating. The river this morning,
viewed from either shore. had the
appearance of being bank full WITH
fog. the steam rising from She water
to an even height of few feet and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
TRINITY MEMS CLUB MEETS
Thirty Members in Attendance, En-
loving Fine Musical Program.

The Mems club of Trinity Episco-
pal church met last evening at the
choir room of the church. There were
80 members of the club present and
they listened to a good musical pro-
gram given by local talent Barney
Brotman sang vocal numbers wi:icn
were heartily enjoyed and a male quar-
tet also sang. Refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

ident Roosevelt to the effect that he
and his son, Kermit, are in the best
of health and spirits, and that they
expect to return to the United States
some time next June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

ing of the board will be held Dec. IS
for the consideration of the ordinance,
and it is is expected it VIII be adopted
at that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
INTERURBAN MEET
OFF TILL TOMORROW
Lower End Committee Unable to
Reach City in Time for Con-
ference This Afternoon.

The lower end interurban Joint
committee meeting, called for this
afternoon at the Rock Island club,
was postponed until tomorrow, at an
hours to be later agreed upon, owing
to the failure of the committee from
the lower end of the county to reach
the city in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

a short distance cut from shore COM
pletely shutting the water off from
view.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
Rendv to Tnke Punishment.

Postmaster H. A J. Mcdonald was
in Peoria yesterday to appear as a wit
ness against Ebey, but it was not ne
cessary to take any evidence, as he
admitted his guilt, and said he was
ready to pay the penalty for his wrong
doing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08
PRISON FOR EBEY
Mail Clerk Pleads Guilty in the
Federal Court in Peoria
Yesterday.
SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS
Will Serve Term at Fort Leaven-
worth-Had Been in Service
IS Years.

Edwin Eby, who was detected in
robbing the United States mails while
serving as a postal clerk on the Bur
lington between Rock Island and ST.
Louis, entered plea of guilty in the
federal court at Peoria yesterday and
was sentenced to serve two years in
the Fort Leavenworth prison.
Ebey's arrest was a great shock to
his friends. He had been in the SER
vice IS years, and was well-known in
this city. His home is at Roodhouse.
It was discovered that he had been
Systematically robbing the mails sew
eral years before he was finally detect
Cd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

RooseveIts Home In June.
washington, Dec Sword has
been received here from former Pres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-08

Lewis Single Binder the famous
straight cent cigar, always best
quality.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
SANDER Suit at Gilman.

Marshalltown, March 9. - AS the
result of a legal fight for the posses
sion of Fay and Lucille Colebourne,
aged and 9, daughters of Mrs. Maude
Colebourne-Kreis Of this city, Mayor
Frank R. Ensminger of Gilman, an
uncle of the girls, has been made de-
PENDANT in a $4,000 suit for SANDER.
The compliments in the case are Mrs.
kreis and her husband, H. G. Kreis.
There is now pending in the SUI.
preme court an action brought by Mrs
Kreis against Ensminger to gain pos
session of her daughter Lucille, OF
whom Ensminger had been named
guardian by the district court.
Each Of the little girls is possessed
of about $4,000 worth of property,
left them upon the death Of their
father, Charles Colebourne.
In their action against Ensminger
Mr.. and Mrs. Kreis claim that Ems
minger has made defamatory state.
ments concerning them, claiming that
the mother and stepfather of the girls
were mistreating them. 1t is also
claimed that Ensminger said Of Kreis
that che was an adventurer from the
slums Of Newark, N. j.. that he had
designs for getting possession of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
LUMBER KING is AT REST.
William T. Joyce is Buried at His
Home in Lyons - Died in

Lyons, March 8. = William T. Joyce
of Chicago, formerly of Lyons, died in
Chicago at his residence last Thurs
day, March 4, and was buried here
Mr., Joyce, although only forty-eight
years OF age, had made a great sue
cess in life and was an important
man in his line of business. His author
lty and opinions on all matters per.
tanning to lumber, were considered be-
yond criticism. A property of estmat-
ed valuation of twenty millions of dol
lars, he leaves to his family, of wife
and two sons. Mr.. Joyce was presi-
dent of twenty-seven different lumber
corporations. Until recently, he was
president of the First National bank
of Lyons. One of his gifts to Lyons Is
the beautiful chapel at Lyons Gene
terry, which he erected to the memory
of his father and mother, who rest in
the beautiful cemetery at Lyons in
the grounds that were given to Lyons
by Mr.. Joyce's father, David Joyce.
Mr.. Joyce's body was brought to
Lyons from Chicago in a special train,
accompanied by about one hundred
prominent lumber men and personal
friends. The services were held at
Grace Episcopal church with burial
rites at the grave conducted by De
Molay consistory, Scottish Rite Ma
sons.