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The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
To Survey the State Farm.

II 6 Martin and J. { Martin, civil
engineers OF Little Rock. vii begin
the survey Of the state farm III Lin.
coin county this week The survey
was authorized b. the peniteaJiary
boara at lis recent meeting The en-
Riueers were also authorized 20 make
an estimate Of the value Of al the
timber on the farm. most Of which
rs 10 te sold. a committee having
been appointed 20 arrange for Tie
sale as soon as he estimates are fur
nished lie board L Is believed hat
it vii! lake about fye weeks TO make
The survey.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
VIII Clean Tn CITY.

An order for 10000 cleanup notices
has been placed py the Board OF
Health The notices are 70 be deliv.
cred in a few days and Will be dis
fributed TO every residence and bust
ness house in Little Rock. Failure 10
observe the notices Will bring about
summons TO appear in police court.
The police department activity in car
rying out the Board OF Health plans
mas oegun and the sanitary force will
be Increased 10 superintend the work
Of the department as a whole.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
New England English.

Complaint was made to a local man
by one of his employees that boys who
were swimming in a pond were caus.
ing quite a nuisance The owner O.
the property gave the man the privi-
lege of putting up a sign, as he had
asked permission 10 do it. The no.
tice reads as follows:
No Loffing or Swimming On Theas
Growns-Order by - If Catched
Law VIII be Forced. berkshire
Courier.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
GOOD STRAWBERRY RECORD
Excellent Profit Record Made by
Grower at johnson.

Johnson.-The best record OF any
strawberry grower in Northwest Ar
kansas was made last season by Eu-
gene Avis OF Johnson. who realized
$40 from crop grown on one and
one-haf acres Of ground. He ship
ped by carload lots 20 crates. for
which he received $3.50: zen crates
b express. $3.50. and sold 7o.s41
plants, for which he received sI06.25.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
ACCUSED OF MURDER.
Three Prisoners in Jail at Ozark Fer
the Deed


Ozark-ShsrlG Marlar has jailed
George Pack and . man named Sut-
ton. who are charged with the muir
der Of sam Randolph. an aged mer-
chant, IL lis store near Lone Elm
Pcstofhce, ID miles vest of here.
some tine II October. Pack was ar
rested about Two months ago. charged
with selling whisky illegally. and a
few days ago be IS said 10 have con-
fessed 10 The murder OF Randolph 10
two other prisoners in the Jail Mrs.
@ Anderson. a widow. age as. is
also here under arrest charged with
being accessory 10 or knowing Of the
crime She was arrested in 0kIaho-
ma. Sutton was apprehended last
week near RussellYille by sheriff Mar
lar he refuses 10 talk and denies
knowing anything Of the murder.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
NEW TRAIN SERVICE ARRANGED
Through Passenger Trains From Hell
.ena TO Joplin, No.

Heiena.-The announcement has
been made by several officials of the
Missouri and North Arkansas railroad
that, effective August /, the line would
begin the operation of through SER
vice between this place and Joplin.
Nc The schedule TO begin with will
consist of one train each way daily.
leaving both terminals al a. m and
meeting al Searcy. The Trip will take
abou, 15 hours The eresent service
between Helena and Negro Hill will
be continued with some change in the
schedule
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
SAD EFFECT OF LEAP.
Young Girl Suffering From Paralysis
on Account of Shock.

Magnolia = Tae seyen-year-old
daughter Of Sheriff s. 5. McMath
jumped from a fig tree a day or two
since and is now suffering from al
nest total PARALYSIS It is supposed
that the paralysis Is The effect OF
the jar. though there was no indica-
t.on Of any injury Al the time
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
DISCUSSING fNTERURRAN LINE.
Conway Searcy Electric Road is Popu
lar Scheme.

Seafey.-At q meeting held at VI
sonia a committee vas appointed 20
look ever the route Of the proposed
Gonway-searcy Electric Railroad and
meet with citizens Of Searey. The
committee arrived and mel a num-
Der Of representative citizens here
fhe feasibility Of the project was
discussed and Searcy expressed
i,earty sympathy with the movement
and promised 10 do all in her power
70 forward IT, \ committee of seven
was appointed 10 confer with citizens
Of other towns.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
PLAN TO STOP OVERFLOW.
Cadron Creek Bottom VIII Be Fro
tected.

Conway.-To stop overhows of the
Gadron creek bottom by building i
dam across the mouth Of The stream
IS the purpose OF movement which
has Just been started by Interested
land owners and which has every
prospect Of success. W. s. Hendrick
sen. S d. Freeman and J. D. Collier
are leading the movement and are
now Investigating methods by which
lie work can best be done.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
CHARGED WITH POSTAL Dun.
Alleged Request For Payment Made
on Postal Gard Causes Suit.

Sloan Springs.-Flayin J. Hender,
son of Gentry. recently indicted on
the charge OF sending dun on pos
tai card through the mails. was adj
Iaitted 10 bail at Sloan Springs in
the sum OF $3.50 10 appear before
the United States District Court at
Fort Smith in January.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
WOOD ALCOHOL CASE.
Emory Watkins to Be Tried For Case
Where This Fluid Was Passed

Harrison.-The case of Emory Wat
kins, charged with selling wood alec
hol 10 Claude Eaton recently, from
the effects of drinking which Eaton
died is being investigated by the
Boone county grand jury al Harrison
The question as 70 whether Watkins
sold The alcohol 10 be used as a bev-
erage is one in which opinions vary.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
WEEVlL ARRIVES FROM TEXAS
Reported TO Be Devastating Cotton
Fields in ST. Francis.

Pa.estine.-Much uneasiness is felt
BIZ farmers in s. Francis county by
the reports coming in from various
parts OF The county that the boil
weeyil has made is appearance The
PEST is sad 70 have started on a plan
tatioa three miles west Of here. The
owner OF which secured cotton seed
from the infested regions OF Texas.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
MAN MEETS TERRIBLE FATE
While Attempting 20 Adjust Pulle,
Belt He is Fatally Crushed

Eureka Springs-Whie George
Harp. II years Of age. vas irving 10
replace bell on a moving pulley az
the Granger-KeHey Lumber Compa.
ny's mill near Eureka Springs one
OF his feet become entangled in the
belt and his body was carried 10 a
center shaft around when il was
whiried. receiving injuries which re.
sulIed in his death.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
WILD TURKEYS FOUND.
Hatched Out BY Tame Hen and vii
Be Civilized

Corning-E a. Kelley, who lives
near Corning found a Wild turkeys
nest containing II eggs, which he
placed under a setting hen a. his
home All ne eggs were Matched last
week, and. with the exception OF one
of the turkeys, they are living and
doing well.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
DEATH COHES SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Wright Found Dead in Bed by
Family

Rec'or.-Mrs Nancy J. Wright was
found dead in bed at her home near
Rector recently She had been COM
planning Of Indigestion for several
days. bun her family did not regard
her condition as serious.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
RESTAURANT BURNED DOWN,
Gurdon Eating Place Completely De-
stroyed

Gurdon.-The Van Noy lunch room
burned 70 the ground here. The fire
originated in the wall near the gener-
aung plant OF the gasoline lighting
system and one whole side OF the
building was in flames before it was
discovered
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS ELECTION.
Officers Chosen From the Sharp COM.
~ Convention al EVENING Shade.

Evening Shade.=The Sharp County
Sunday School Convention at lis meet
ing az Evening Shade elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, T 6.
Burge Of Cave City; vice president.
J. + Rone of Sidney secretary, y.
". Gilbert Of Cave City; treasurer,
W. G. Heath of Ash Flet.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
One Cause of Neck Boils

Neck boils come with the sweaty
season. Many people have large hair
pores on the back of the neck. The
sweaty, starched collar rim II good
germs, which get rubbed into the
large hair follicles or sacks, producing
painful, sometimes dangerous
spreading crop.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
lNcENDlARY TACTICS SUSPECTED
Uninsured BUILDING Burned and Fire.
bucs Accused

Eureka Springs.-W. c. Andersoa's
barn AZ The mouth OF keeFs creek.
ncar Eureka Springs, was destroyed
by fire recently. and II is believed thai
the fire vas caused BY an ncendiary.
There was no insurance on the build
ing.
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
MERCHANTS FOR ASSOCIATION
Retailers al DeVaIPs Bluff Form So.
ciety.

DeVal!'s Bluf-At a recent meet
ing OF the merchants OF this place
they formed q Retail Merchants. As.
soeiation This association is affiHat
ed with The State Retail Merchants
Association
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
TROUBLE Between FARMERS.
TWO Are Badly Wounded in Fight
Over Family Troubles.

over Family Troubles
Por'ia.-G. F Long and Win Mad
don TWO farmers living near Portia.
engaged in a quarrel which resulted
IN each shooting me other. both of
WON were dangerously wounded
Long used shotgun and he emptied
the contents Of load of bird sho;
INTO Madden stomach. from the ef-
iects of which it is thought he will
not recover Madden used a revolver.
shooting Long twice-oue shot break.
ihg his arm and ano.heg entering
above the right eye. Il is thought
Long will recover. Objections 10
Longs attentions % Maddens daugh-
Ter IS SAID 70 have caused the trouble
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
THAT FROZE HIM.

"I suppose" he said. ingratiatingly,
you often get spoken to by men,"
Yes" she replied, and by monk.
eys. But tonight there don't seem to
be any men about"
The Forrest City times., 1909-07-23
TO INTEREST ITALIAN coLoNIsTs

-H0eaFVT el'ag W@oe TO Bring Them
10 Arkansas.
Jonesboro.-H NJ. Cooley Of Jones
hero has gone 70 New York TO con
suit with italian officials in regard
to he estab jszmen, Of an Italian
colony IN Craighead county near
Jonesboro- The colonists are 70 en-.
gage in truck farming.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23
FeHoWsVlIla.

Special correspondence Of The Argus.
We are having chicken pox here among
the school children.
We have been having quite a cold snap
for a week, but not any snow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Shahan vent 20
housekeeping last Friday at Newburg.
There was a sale Saturday at the old
homestead Of Uncle Sammy Zinn's, de-
ceased.
Jason Rogers drove 10 Newburg last
Friday accompanied by Mrs. Jacobs TO
attend institute.
Elmer Sidwell moved from here last
week up 10 Kalamazoo. We were sorry
10 lose good neighbors.
The industriest man in town r. the
hustling blacksmith, NJ. Harsh. His ham
mel is heard early and late.
Miss Laura Robinson, from Parsons, Is
visiting friends and relatives here. Every
one Is pleased 70 see her, as this was her
childhood home.
Miss Clara Wright, from Hiorra, Is
teaching music here. We are very fortu-
nate In getting such a good ~organist in
time Of our meeting.
Rev. A. f.. Barnes is holding q series Of
meetings here and delivered some very
able sermons. A large attendance In spite
OF the inclemency Of the weather.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23
Chttdr0n Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
a ST . RIA
SANDY Hill.
Special Correspondence Of The Argus.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
~ButcherinR seems to be the order Of the
day.
Harry Benson, of Ear, called on w. s.
Cupp Sunday.
Our rural delivery mar is earning his
money this kind Of weather.
j.. III. Cupp has been taking violin les
sons OF Mr.. France, of Zoar.
NJ. V. Cupp, wife, and two little grand
daughters spent Sunday at w. s. Cupp's.
The young folks Of this place were given
a dance at Mr.. ParnelPs and had q Jolly
time.
NJ. r. CGpp and wife were calling at L.
II. Frankhouser's of Bruceton Mills,
Sunday.
]. II. Cupp and G. L. Nieman were
business callers ut /. A. Frankhouser's
Sunday. 81,
Rev. +. S. Withers preached an inter-
esting sermon at the Grove Saturday
evening.
We are looking forward for a great re-
vival at this place. The meeting will be
held some time in January.
George Nieman and Edward Wolf, who
Fave been working at a sled for over a
year, completed it last week.
j. II. Cupp took a load Of 40 bushels
OF grain TO the Bruceton Milling Co. last
Friday. He is looking for a hard winter.
Mr.. Parnell, who has been occupying a
North Preston Coal Co. farm on Sandy
for over two years, has moved TO near
Markleysburg, Pa.
Nj. X. Cupp, u genial butcher and
huekster, has been buying up turkeys
and chickens the past week and took them
10 Uniontown Wednesday.
Emery Cupp, Of Clifton Mills, moved
into the Grant Bishop house last Friday.
Then on Saturday he moved back 10
Brandonville. Guess the place did not
look good to him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23
Watching Courthouse Elaht.

BISMARCK, N. OAK, Dec. 10.
Editor Argus:
Another year has come and zone with
its predecessors. The editor, like other
humanity, might need his just dues. so /
will enclose 81 for another years dues,
which is certainly very reasonable when
everything We eat and wear, labor also, is
going up! up!l To say nothing of the
price OF paper, the printers speciality, and
for his comfort the Aldrich-P Payne Cannon
tariff bill was added TO cheaper should I
say mot much) the material he is bound
to have. The insurgents in the G.. O. p.
as well as the Democrats are disguised
with the last act in tariff tinkering. Down.
ward, eh2 The west especially I think
have all they want ofthis downward move
on lumber and wood pulp il we are al.
lowed TO judge from many Republican
editorials.
We are watching your fight on location
OF new courthouse with considerable in
terest. We remember a similar effort
some twenty-five or thirty years ago when
Terra Alta, ION the main line Of the B. x
o., wanted the courthouse. Ifafter build
ing at Terra Alta, Maryland should snatch
you "bald-headed," az it were, taking n
Terra Alta with the new courthouse.
GAINESVILLE, and Nicola, to say nothing Of
other burgs that might be taken in, barely
leaving BrandonyilIe out in the cold. We
have no quarrel with Terra Alta for want
ing the courthouse. What's the matter
with Albright on tho main line too
Of the VI. x X. on old Cheat7 Better take
Horace Greeley advice: go west 10
North Dakota) and grow up with the
country. Very truly, y. r.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
70 learn that there is 81 least one dreaded
disease that science has been abs 10 cure
IN All ~ stages, aud that Is catarfh Halls
Catarfh Cure - the only positive core now
known 20 the medical fraternity Catsrfh
being 2 Constitutional disesse requires q
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is tsken Internally. sciing directly
upon the blood sid mucous surfaces Of fhs
system thereby DESTROYING the foundation
Of the disease and giving the pafient
strength BY building up the Constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work. The
proprletors have 20 much faith IN lts cugs-
tive powers that they oHef tfoo Tor any case
that ii fats 10 cure. Send fof list Of test.
monlais.
Address F CHENEY Co Toledo. o.
Sold ~ ali druggists. 1sc
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23
~NE|GHBORHOOD NEWS
Doinss OF the Week In Surrounding
Towns.
HAPPENINGS OF GENERAL INTEREST
Tho Argus Correspondents Tell What
10 Going on In Their
Localities.
Cuxzart.

SOxzaft.
Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
Our sick are improving slowly.
Oscar Groves came home the past week.
Wehave been having some zero weather..
One wedding TO chronicle and more to
follow.
Clark Miller served on the jury at King
wood this court.
Eel Augustine has moved over near the
Pennsylvania line.
T.. s. Livengood added a heater 10 his
store the past week.
Mrs. Grace Suter has been visiting T..
). Livengood's the past week.
w. A. Crane butchered a fine hog
which cleaned about 500 pounds.
w. s. Crane has butchered a ton of
pork and beef and has another beef to
The Ringer sale was well attended
Thursday and everything brought fair
prices.
Edgar Forman and wife, OF Terra Alta,
were calling on friends the past week in
this vicinity.
Squire Reckart and Constable Rode
HEAVIER made a business trip to the county
seat Wednesday.
Charles Groves, accompanied by w. A.
Wolfe, drove down 10 Fritz Copeman's
Sunday of last week.
1. b. Reckart bought h fine piece of
land of Troy Groves the past week. Con-
sideration, $40 per acre.
G. w. Reckart has returned home from
a shor visit among Fairmont people, ac-
companied by his mother.
ID. s. Livengood and Clark Miller,
who have been serving AZ jurymen at
Kingwood, returned home Friday even
ing.
Our literary society is progressing very
and take part in either the debates or
social.
Samuel Feather is treating his new barn
to a concrete floor. When completed it
will be n OF the best barn in our COM
munity.
On December 8 MIR. Ira G.. Bishofr, of
Morgantown, and Miss Elsie l.. Liyen-
good, OF Maple Forest, we're united in
marriage at the home of the BRIDES par
ents by Rev. T.. s. Withers. After the
ceremony and congratulations the bride
and groom, followed by q host Of rela-
tives, were ushered into the dining-room,
where a sumptuous dinner was served.
On the following day the happy couple
went to the home Of the groom's parents
and from there to Morgantown, where
they will 90 to housekeeping at once. Mr..
Bishoff has n fine property over there and
a good position in the NJ. & X. shops.
We wish the happy couple a long and
happy life. LITTLE ToM.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

We are going 10 have a very lively scrap
in the old Second congressional district
next year. II is going 10 be a hot contest
between Congressman George Goodman
sturgiss, Judge John Homer Holt, sena-
tors Fred o. Blue, and J.. j. Forman for
The Republican nomination. All four gen
tlemen have been f~easting on the succu-
lent pie for years and II is safe 10 predict
a strenuous reaching for the congressional
plum pudding which is a free offering Of
the people 10 the hungry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

The paid mp circulation Of The ARaUs
exceeds that Of any newspaper published
In Preston county, which is another evil
denee that il is the peoples paper and
they are standing Loyalty by It. The
ARoUs has inaugurated a campaign 10
exterminate all the political ,liques, rings,
and machines that have been dominating
the politics Of Preston for the past forty
yean. The people really never knew how
they we're being imposed upon and hum
plugged until now and they are going 70
call for a clean houae. In 1910.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

THE ARGUS desires 10 extend greetings
10 is patrons and friends and wish them
a merry Christmas and a happy and pros
porous new year. Words are inadequate
10 convey how deeplyit appreciates what
lie friends have done for II in 1900. Il
had 70 rely upon the plain people, for il
has not been a f%avorite with the political
cliquea, rings, and machines, and az a
natural result IL has not received any sup
port from such a source. Neither does Il
want any. II has nailed 10 its mast head
The People, " and 10 intends % stand by
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

let every Republican in Preston county
who is not an ofice-holder ask himself
the question, What has it profted me TO
vote the ticket straight and keep men in
public Office for years." Then take your
pencil out and figure how much the Daw.
son tax reform" has reduced your tax
receipt in consideration for your having
loyalty voted the ticket straight. II you
do this we feel sure that you will get your
thinker running in the right direction.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

Do you honestly believe that the people
OF West Virginia have been benefited S.
6O6,SSO by Dawson "tax reform2" Well,
it has cost them that much more than the
last Democratic administration. And still
Bill is not satisfied, for they say he is
Perched upon the fence hoping that the
United States s~enatorship will strike him
80 he can have his whiskers cut YanDyke.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

The publishers Of the New York Clip
per announce that they have in prepare
ton a series Of articles on Notable Play
ers Of the Past and Present" beginning
with Edwin Forrest and continuing down
to the present time. These articles will
give the professional career Of all the no.
table stars in the profession, mentioning
the important plays in which they have
appeared, etc, and when completed will
make a record which will be valuable and
interesting 10 all persons interested IN
t%heatricals both in and out Of the proies-
sion. The first installment will appea
In the issue dated January /, 1910.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

We should like to inquire Of the Re.
publicans Of Valley district whether the
Dawson tax REFORM has reduced their
taxes as promised by the Preston County
Journal. THE ARGUS c~ontended all along
that as soon as Dawson got his tax re-
form in full operation that many Of the
farmers would have TO part with a few
extra bushels Of buckwheat 10 make good
the increase in the tax receipt. This
means a shortage in the buckwheat batter
each morning until the increase is paid.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

The friends of the Hon. Arlington Bliss
McCrum say that he will either land the
assistant district attorneyship or pardon
attorney. THE ARGUS would be glad to
unchain the bolts and let the lightning
strike Bliss. There is nothing too good
for our Preston county boys and THE
ARGUS desires TO extend congratulations
In nI.rnnnn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

Bro. Presley Morris, OF the Parkersburg
State Journal, will confer a favor by ad.
vising the nature OF the sensation which
Judge Blizzard and Maj. Elliott expert
enced when dropped from the pie counter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

You have not observed The Preston
County Journal Publishing a series Of let
ters from the farmers Of Preston county
telling how their taxes have been reduced
under The Dawson "tax REFORM" have
your When THE AnoUs told the farmers
that the Dawson tax reform" meant an
increase In the tax receipt the Journal
vac unkind enough 70 say that Il was an
democratic campaign hes' Yes. act
uaiig said we were = tax dodRer" and a
corporation hireling." And now that
ne increase has taken place II refuses 70
apolofssl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23
Beautiful Pictures Given AWAY,

=; Raymond Garner, the photographer,
viii give with each order for a dozen cab.
met photographs is tickets on two beau
hful pictures which will be given to the
holding the lucky number. They are
worth 80 and are entitled Cupid Awake
and Cupid Asleep" T-tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

Now that Bill Dawson and Charley
Tcter have declared for Bill Hubbard for
United States senator, Uncle Nathan Bay
Scott is justified in ordering his fishing
wornna
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

Sir Francis Barney Gessner does not
measure up to the volubility of Duke
Charles Brooks Smith when it comes to
framing up Washington political dope
and turning it loose on West Virginia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

We want to assure our Union district
correspondent that Union is not the only
district that is keeping the telephone busy
comparing tax receipts and giving vent
to lamentations at the loss of the extra
dollar which tax reform" exacts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-23

What say youP Suppose the people rule
for q whilep We have allowed the politi-
clans TO rule so long that they imagine
they own us. If they can force a few
more TAX reforms down our Threats
they will at least succeed in emptying our
pockethooks