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Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
The Old Swimming Hole.

The old swimming hole, which brings fond recollections b every mans mind, has passed away In Put nam, and the youngsters in lhe city feel that their pleasure has been un. justly taken from them, and that they are being denied privileges which are the inherent rights Of every boy. Any ane who has not become go old and grabbed that he has forgotten that he ever was a boy must sympathize with he yoangsters of Putnam and feel with them in all they express when they say. "They oughtef iet us have some place to go in sWtmmtn.
 Not many years ago there were nu' meroos places where Inc water was fine. The Point, The sandbaf, Priest 5 Island. The l.itlle Bridge, Iouftei- lotteis and other spots without Hny names. some 0i them along tHe Bfef bank afe stiil axaliabiei bal the in creased manufacturing al along the banks of the Qaiaebaug las so coli ,aminated the water with eiis grease and other ingredients that only a ie" are willing To plunge into II and | las been some years since the river "as considered a good place by the young stefs.
 When they pat fhe taboo en tie Qulnebaag the tittle River beeame the favored resort. Al the Little Bridge thefe is a large pool Of deep, clear water, and there K also bridge lo dive and jump from. This became the mosl popular spot and ali day long the pool was alive with sporting kids But alas, Putnam grew and its ea- vifonmenfs grew, and what at first was an isolated spot became Il public place near much travelled road, Com plants began to be heard that the youngsters were going Tn in too seant attire and soon the ediet went forth that there should be no more swim ming al the Little Bridge.
 Tonrtellotte's was the only place left and for some years this has been the only good spot the city afforded and boys from ali parts Of the city eongre- gated there. But In large crowd of boys there are always the bad boys as well IA the good ones, though, If course, the latter greatly predominate, i, and soon some of the bad boys began to commit acts of vandalism, tearing down fences, stonin1 and milking cows, and committing other mischief owner. The result was that signs for bidding tfespassing appeared and now the old swimming holes have ali passed beyond, and boydom is sore and az greiyed.
 If some citizen could solve the prob lem of swimming hole for the lads he would win their hearts forever, And really, \ swimming hole Is a necessity IL gives the youth chance to learn to swim, something that everyone should learn, Il k good exercise, n refuge on . hot day, and keeps many boy of the tenement clean and wholesome during the hot, dusty summer months. We have no public playground but the boys can play in the streets and vacant lots, but when there's no swimming hole, why, there just amt no swim. ming, that's all.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29

AT Court or Probate held al Pu;nan "A within and for the district of PutnAm on the ist day of Juiy, A. D., Isfo.
 fes~nt. Edward c. Wright, Judge. on motion ot Sharies B. Carpenter, ExeeG;or of the estate of Lydia A. CArp-nter. late of Putt nan within said district deceased
 This Cont doth decree that six months be Sl- lowed and limited for the creditors Of said e<- tate 70 exhibit their elaine against the same se the Executor and directs thai public nofice papes having . ctrcutaii0a in onfd district. and by rostiug copy thereof oa the public xgn- -poss n snld town Of Putnam. nearest the place where the deceased tAst duelI
 Cerfx6ed iron Record, &-0 EDWARD C. WEIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
Notice.

Whereas, l, the subscriber, having lev fed ,sx warrant upon a certain tract of land situated h the village and town of Essiferd, County ot windham, and State Of Connecticut, taxed and assessed to fereie .. Dodge. snd supposed tu belong 10 said pereie Q. Dodge st the time Of ss- sessment, and containing about 55 rods, more or less, with building thereon de- scfioeo as follows: Beginning on the north side of the highway al the & E. corner Of land formerly owned by Alvin bazeee. thenee northerly f6a feet as the wall now runs to the center of . vail, theoee rannins essterly ss the wall now runs about S2 feet to the center Of the wall, thence soufherly as the old vail runs to the highway. it being about le2 feet thepce westerly to the point of be ginning as described on Page $. Vol. Q, Land Records of the Town of Eastford. Said levy being for the payment of tax due the town of Eastford on list of 1908, and amoansing with legal interess to tie sa. rhis is to give notice that on the Seth day of Septemhes, 1910, ct So'clock p. m-, at the isnpcss in ths viilaep and town of Eastfofd, shah sell enoaxh of said real estats to ply said tax soeet her with tAs lawful cosss and chargss thers- on.
 k CARD P. LATHAM, Coiiecsos of Isxss fos ths Tsra of Eass.
 1oed.
 Phossi1ville. cosa.. ys,y ls,A. isiA 0-a
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
Notice.

Whereas, I, the su bscriber, having lev led tax warrsnt upon . certain tract Of land situated in the village and town of Eastford, County of Windhsm and ate of Connecticut, taxed and assessed 10 Aneliy C. Calhoun, and supposed to be- long to said Anelly c. Calhoun at time of assessment, aud containing acre more or lees, described as follows: North and west by highway, south by land of Alton H. Sherman, and east by lana of James Nj. Keith and Amssa Johnson, more fully described on Page 1o7, Vol. 8, ot the Land Records of the Town of East ford. Said levy being fer the payment of tax due the town of Esstford on list of 1909, and amounting with legal interest 10 si.66. This is to give notice that on the 2ith day of September, 1910, at II o'clock a. m., at the sign post in the viii lsge and town of Eistford, l shail sell enough Of said real estate to pay said tax together with the lawful costs and char. ges thereon
 CAIRO P. LATHAM. Colle ctor of Taxes for the Town of East
 ford.
 Phoenixville, Conn, July l6th, 1910.
 29-32
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
Notice.

Whereas, l, the subscriber, having lev jed tax warrant upon a certain tract of land situsted in theyvillsge of Phoenix vile, Town of Eastford. Count of Wipd- ham, and State of Connecticut, taxed and assessed 10 Augusta H. Dickey's estate, and supposed to belong to said Augusta Ii. Dickey's estate al the time of assess ment. and containing ss acres of land, described as follows: Bounded on the west by land of Ii. NJ. Walker and c. \ Walker and A. C. Spsulding, South by land of A R. Clark and Darwin Clark and NJ. F. Latham, East by laud of +. P. Builard, A R, Clark and S. A Wheaton North by land of A. B. Clark, Snow Gem etery. :. A. Wheaton, and land af H. Nj. &G. A. Walker, as described on Page 23. Vol. $. Land Records of the Town ot rastford. Said levy being for he pay nent ot tax due he Town of Easi ford on list of 1909. and amounting with legal in. terest to >27 3. Also for the payment of lien Ter tax aid on the list of 1908. and smoantieg wiih legai interest to s2S 43. This Is Ia give notice that on the 2Ith day ot @epsemter, ist0.st o'clock q. fn., at he sisnposl in the viil4ge of Phoea aix- vile in said tewn of Easttord, 1 shall sell enough of ss i'd real estate 10 pay said tax es together with the lawful costs and charges thereon.
 CAIRO P. LATHAM. Collector of Taxes tor the Town of East
 ford.
 Phoenixvilie, Conn.,. July 18th. 1910.
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Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29

.Had dyspepsia or indigestion for yean. No sppe:ite, and what 1 did eat distresscd me terribly. Burdock Hood Bitten cured me. .n-J. H. Walk ~f, 6unbury, Ohio.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29

Don't let the baby suffer from ecze. ma, sores or any itching of the skin Deans Ointment gives instant relief, cures quickly. Perfectly safe for chil- dren. All druggists sell it.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
Cottage For Sale

A good cottage in good condition, parlar, Kitchen, bed rooms, cellar, large Woodshed hen houses and small garden, city water. Going out west. Niii be sold cheap. Apply to N NJ OGDEN MJRFHN, 22 IeNden street, Barrow Street city. sa--t,2a.
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29

lI~TKTt T DF IHUNF~tIN, 5 PfObate tOurf, IIJuly 18th. 1910.
 Trust estate Of Joseph Rivers, late of Thompson ln said dlstIict deceased.
 Upon the application of Charles Rivers of ead Thompson praying that an instrument in writing purportinR n be the last will of said deeeased may be proved approved allowed aud admitted to probate AS per application on file more fully appears, II Is
 Ordered that said application be heard and de termined al the probate offee iH Thompson in sad district, ontt,e sOth day Of July, is10 at 2 o'clock In the afternoon and that public notice be gi, en Of the pendency of said application and the time and se. Of hearilg ih reon, by pub fishing \ copy of this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and hy posting cop, thereof on the public. sign post in town of thompson, in said Dtsti let Al least 10 days before said day of hearing.
 293 George s. CT sby. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1910-07-29
NOTICE

The Registrars of Woodstock will be in session at the Town Clerks Office on
 Friday. August s, 1910 and on Friday, August, l2, lolo From is o'clock noon until 2 o'clock F. NJ. for the purpose of making an enroilmcnt of the legal voters of said town and for the purPose of making such changes In the enrollmeuts lists lasi perfected a the law may requirc- M VT WETHERELL,
 H. v. HIBBARD,
 Re9tssfars Dated as woodstock, July q. A. D., 1910. Nb-I
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Commissioners Sale Of Lands

Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of the
judgment Of the Randolph chancery court
made and entered of record at its regular
March 1910 term in cause No. 36l then pending
therein between Stephen-Putney Shoe CO.
ard W. A. Cunningham Trustee. plaintiff
and Z. Il. Carter and ID. J. Carter defendants
the undersigned as commissioner in said
cause will offer and expose for sale at public
outcry to the highest and best bidder at the
front door of the court house in the town of
Pocahontas, Randolph county. Arkansas on
SATURDAY. THE both DAY OF APRIL 1910
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales. the following described real
estate in Randolph county. Arkansas. towit:
The Il Of the \ OF Sec. Il3l in Twp.
us) n r 2)W.
Said lands will be sold to satisfy decree Of
foreclosure Of mortgage for the sum OF $4,000
and interest thereon at per cent from date
OF decree March 9, 1910 and cost OF the cause
Said sale will be made on credit of three
months. the purchaser being required to give
note with approved person security for the
payment of purchase price and lien will be
retained on the lands to further secure pay
ment Of same.
Given under my hand this April 9th 1910.
JJ. LEWIS. Commissioner
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Commissioners Sale of Land

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the
decree and judgment OF the Randolph
chancery court, made and entered of record
at the regular March 1910 term thereof in
case No. 1913 between keet' Rountree Dry
Goods Co.. against E. +. Carter and Della
Carter and Homer Wells cross-complaint
against the said E. f. and Della Carter. the
undersigned, duly appointed commissioner
in said cause, will offer and expose. at public
outcry to the highest and best bidder, at the
front door of the court house in the town of
PocahoDtas. Randolph county. Arkansas. on
SATURDAY. APRIL 3Oth 1910
between the hours prescribed by law for
judicial sales. the following described real
estate in Randolph county. Arkansas. towit:
NV n Sec. Ll3l TWP. l1sl N R III West.
Said lands will be sold to satisfy the decree
and judgment in favor of Homer Wells in the
the sum OF s354.39 and in favor Of Keet-
Rountree Dry Goods Co. for sS2l.23 and inter
est on each from date OF judgment till paid
and all cost Of said cause.
Said sale will be on credit OF three months
and the purchaser will be required to execute
note with approved personal security and
lien will be retained on the lands for the
further security OF the said purchase price.
Witness my hand this April 9th 1910.
]. ]. LEWIS. Commissioner.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Need A Health Policeman

Now that we have a new council,
all good and true men, we believe
that the first step that they should
take and one that would be instru-
mental in the Improvement of the
town is the creating of the Office of
health police, giving him full pow
er to cause all the back yards and
alleys IN, town cleaned of all rubbish,
which will beautify our town. We
should all take pride In our little
city and make it one of the health
lest in North Arkansas, but it will
never be such as long as rubbish is
allowed to be dumped in the
streets and alleys. The regular
police has his hands full attending
to the making of better streets and
we believe that there can be secur-
ed a man in Pocahontas who will
look after this work and see that it
is properly done at a very little cost,
if any indeed, to the city. Let us
hear through the columns of Star
Herald your views on this subject.
Why not organize civic improve
ment league for the purpose of i'm
proving the sanitary condition of
the town.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
HELPING one Another

Another instance has just b e e n
brought to our attention which
demonstrates that the Farmers
Union is doing good in more ways
than one and that in a substantial
manner and assistance that is ap-
preoiated. Recently w. E. Bar
nett, who resides near Foster, met
with the misfortune in getting
quite an amount of fence destroyed
by the forest fires raging in that
section. With the assistance of a
number of the members of the
Farmers Union, he is now rebuild
ing same and will soon have his
land again enclosed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Forty.one indictments returned
against city counoilmen and politi.
clans in Pittsburg; daily revela-
tions tracing graft to prominent
STATESMEN" i'll New York legisla-
ture;..revolt IN house of representa-
tives against the strongest person.
ality in the repuslican part. Surely
there are widespread disposition on
the part of some people heretofore
patient to fault not to "let well
enough alone"
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
OFFICE PHONE NO. 80.
The Use OF Profanity

Men do not swear like they used
to, 1t is a milder age. With the
discard of the Bowie knife and
belt there has also come a fraction
of the general demeanor OF society.
Swearing in the border days was
an accomplishment. History tells
us that:our grandfatbers swore most
beautifully, but this is mellow
mild age when our methods of
speech are more in tune with the
times.
Only recently a New York jury,
by unanimous vote, returned a
verdict in which they declared that
"damn"was not an oath within the
meaning of the law of that state.
As the New York law is similar to
that of nearly any other state, this
decision may be accepted as gen
eral, although it is not recognized
by our Justice of the Peaoe,J. A.
Douglas, who last Saturday fined
a man IS and cost for using the
word, 1t may not be, IN the eyes
of the New York jury, a violation
of the technical law, but there are
still few of us who are prudish
enough to believe that Its common
use is not excusable.
Profanity is not as common as it
use to be. Our broad and far-reach-
ing schemes of education have done
much to bring about this result.
AS men become educated and accus-
toned to the more refined usage OF
society, the desire to swear dimin
ishes. 1t is,after all, more cast
of habit than anything else. ..Damr
may be a minor oath, but it il
offensive to good taste.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Captain B. f. Osbon, Of the Artic
Club has announced that several
scientists have learned that already
that on the day Perry says he reach
ed the pole end took observations
from the sun that there was not
enough sun to make it possible.
Several of the best scientists in
the world have been retained to as
sist DR.. Cook.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

1t is true that Pocahontas will
lose some good citizens when the
bridge across Black river is compile
ted and trains are making a
through run between Poplar Bluff
and Hoxie, but still at the same
time, the ol izens of this county will
get better freight rates nj quicker
delivery of freight, and passengers
will not be so inconvenience
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
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Kayanaugh karried 4 kOuntieS.
Public Speaking.

There will be speaking at Con.
cord on the night of April the 18th
on the subject of Odd Fellowship.
George 4. Black will be one of
the speakers, Bro. Mike Crockett
aud A. NJ. Doss are also expect,
ed to be present an d
take part aud probably other speak
ers of some note will be present.
Everybody invited to come.
Speaking will begin promptly at
1880. SoLoN ID. Poe
* W. X. MCILRoY.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Installed Soda Fountain

r. l.. Stackhouse, who conducts
the pool parlor, has Just installed a
soda fountain in his place of bust
ness and will keep on hands all
kinds of soft drinks this summer.
He has made during the past few
days a number of improvements in
his place of business.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Entertained Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henderson en-.
tertained a number of their friends
at their home in this city last We'd
nesday night. Cards were the
feature of the evening and a very
pleasant time was spent by the
quests.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
County Court In Session

County court convened at the
court house last M d aY with
Judge s. M. White on the bench.
Besides the allowing of number
of claims very little other business
of any Importance was transacted,
SO we are informed by the clerk.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
AOreed on Jud0ment

There was only one case in
Squire Douglas court last Wednes-
day and that was the suit of j. w.
Stevens against J. w. Shannon.
When court convened the plaintiff
and defendant had agreed on the
account and the case was dismissed
from the docket.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
We Are Too Busy

Through the columns of the
Walnut Ridge Blade we notice that
its force is engaged in landscape
gardening. We would like to let
our, force have the same enjoyment
but the truth about the business is
that our patrons keep us so busy
from morning till night that we do
not have much time for recreation.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Something New in Notion,

Belt pins 25 to SOC. Dutch collars
Is to soc. Turban hair pins 5 to
soc. Belts 25c to 81. Betting 25
to soc per yd. Ruching cord 25 to
soc per yd. Gold cord Is to 25c per
I'd, Chamois gloves 81 per pair.
Turbans 25 and soc Beauty pins
10 to 25c per set. Windsor ties 25c
each. Chain purses 25 and SOC.
Hand bags 25c to so. Ribbons
new shades 5 to soc per yard.
Bands 10 to SOC per yard.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

The editor of the Jonesboro Sun
does not seem to be good
prognosticator of primary elections
or the vote. Donaghey carried
Craighead county two to one.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Over in Lawrence county, Geo.
w. Donaghey carried Campbell
township, in which is located the
town of Walnut Ridge, by 81 maj
ority. By the way, the Times Dis
patch is located ia the same town.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

In spite of "Jeffs" speech in the
the House last Monday with
only slight debate and by unani-
nous consent passed the Senate bill
granting a right of-way over the
public domain of this state for OIL
or gas pipe lines.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Now that we have elected our
city officials, the first step that they
should take is the cleaning up of
the alleys and demanding that the
citizens clean their yards of all rub
bish.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

All the citizens of Pocahontas
should take enough pride IN the APP
pearance of tie town to clean up
their back yards without being fore
ed to do So by the city officials.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Now that the primary and mu-
nicipal elections are over the farm
ers and business men will be able to
get down to business once more.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

What on earth has become of the
poor old Batesville Guard? We
have not seen copy of it since
before the Democratic primary held
last March
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

There seems yet to be some
people who have faith in the North
Pole discovery by DR.. Cook and
to prove it they have offered to
back him TO the amount of 81, 900,
600 to aid him to prove to the
world that he reached his goal.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Out of total of SO votes cast in
Current River township, Z. G. Kav-
anaugn received only four.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

james Greek township came up
right by giving Governor Donaghey
n vut,s 10 three for Kayanaugh.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

If tlat New York Judge is right
and "dann" is not a swear word, it
ought To reform its spelling.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

TimeS-Dispatch, Walnut Ridge.
How any counties did you say
Kavanaugh(t) would carry?
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

In Davidson township Governor
Donagney received SO votes and
Kavaldugh 2.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

The predictions of the Kavanaugh
managers went glimmerlng when
tie votes were counted.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Kavanaugh is in the right church
but he got in the wrong pew.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Earle w. Hodges received every
vote in Jackson township except
one.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Did anybody see the fool-killer
last Friday?
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Governor Donaghey received
every vote in Little Black township
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
FootWedr for Eperubodu

Our stock of new shoes is par
ticularly complete. No matter
what size or style you desire, you
can be pleased at Wall Bros.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Clothing

Come see our new stock of mems,
youths and childrens clothing at ex.
ceediDgly low prices.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

And its Mayor Bowers if you
please.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Beautiful NeW Drape.ies Curtains
and Etc.
This is the time of year for house
cleaning, and everybody wants
something new to beautify their
homes. Come see our beautiful line
of draperies, curtains scrim, lace
curtains, mating, rugs curtain rods
and curtain poles.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
Vote At Primary

Following is the official table
vote cast in this county at the DEM
ocratic primary, held in this county
March 30th:
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08
E The New WeaVeS-DreSS Goods
and Silks

80 inch imperial chambrays in
stripes and checks.
finch Scotch gingham all colors
plaids at l2! cents per yard.
27 inch Bob-o-link lawns all
colors 10 cents per yard.
81 inch lawns all colors 6lc, 7lc.
and 81 cents per yard.
86 inch poplar cloth 80 cents per
yard.
SO inch mohairs 80 cents per yard
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
The Detroit times., 1910-05-18

The United States department oil
commerse and labor has issued spe'
c:al report for the year 1907 contain
ing some highly interesting statistics
Of cities having a population OF over
80, 900
Not the least In interest in that ar.
ray Of figures and facts Is the personal
property listed for taxation.
The Ave largest cities in the east
ern half of the country-New YORK,
Chicago, Philadelphia. st. Louis and
Boston-Nith a population census OF
190O) of 1865, 604 list $l,O39,OSo. Ssa
of personal property. That would be
S13681 per capita.
Five large western cities-San