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Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
HAMIL ITEMS

Don't forget the grounding and
his weather bureau.
We have been to quilting bee
lately. Now give us space, Mr..
editor and we will let the cat out Of
the bag.
Uncle George Brown had business
at Maynard one day last week.
The holidays passed off quietly,
as we expected and no one was hurt
around here.
Mrs. Jehu Presley fell aud hurt
herself quite badly during the icy
weather last week.
Jebu Presley tells that he expects
to rent and cultivate land on the
Nick Downey farm, on Elevenpoints
river, next season,
The Holiness people have ruled
the Methodists out Of their honse
and the latter are holding Sunday
school and prayer meeting in the
school house.
w. B. Smith and family are
moving from the J NJ. Stout place
o John Westrock's farm, iust,west
Hamil.
a0es Brown, who is attending
pel at Poeahontas, spent the
beatss with homefolks here.
givel Presley and family of
per mt,nt Saturday and Sunday
ls'lt Presley and family.
topped in to see Rev.
other day. The
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
MIDDLEBROOK

j. M. Odom and family, and
Jay Albert and wife are visiting at
this place this week.
On account of the sickness, Prof.
W. had to quit teaching the
school at this place Mrs. Emma
Miller will finish the term.
Miss KatesWikon re.rnt"r"l
school at Maynard Monday after
several weeks lay off.
Misses Eta and Blanche Lewis
visited at 1Poynor the latter part of
last week.
Mr.. Roe MorIett and family of
Highpoint have moved over ON the
John Wallace place.
A very large crowd attended the
the entertainment at Joe Hamm's
Saturday night. All report an en-
joyable time.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
WARM SPRINGS.

We are are having some very bad
weather at this writing.
w. P. Burrow spent last week in
the city buying goods.
Claude Kerner happened to a
very painful accident by cutting
his foot with an axe.
John Creason had business near
Gatewood Sunday.
w. R. Holt is on the puny list.
Mrs. Reese and daughter, Lyle,
spent Monday in Pocahontas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Russell enter.
tanned several young folks Sunday
evening.
RObt Cantwell of Burr, is spend
ing few days here visiting friends
and relatives.
John Whittenburg and Miss
Sarah Oakley were married last
Saturday.
Miss Mayme Kenner is staying
with Mrs. w. L. Mock at Mock.
Rufus Burrow is real sick at this
writing.
The pie supper at Jace Looney's
and Urney Oakley's Saturday night
were well attended.
d. Bailey is opening up a full
stock of goods.
Did you ever hear the like of
weddings, and the wedding bells
keep ringing around here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07

Miss. Winnie Spencer of Union,
visited Mrs. Ethel Johnston Satur-
day night and Sunday.
There will be preaching at Sloan
Sunday and also at the school house
Sunday night by Rev. j. F. Carter.
Miss Goldia Jackson, who has
been staying at J. M. Johnston's for
so long, has gone to Uncle Bill
Ingram's to stay for while.
School is progressing nicely at
this place with an irollment of So.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
LIMA

Christmas is over and the New
Year has begun, and what sort of
resolutions have we made?
Mrs. Tula Tyler is still reported
right sick.
j. NJ. CavenOr and wife visited
at Uncle Pink Moor's last Saturday
night,
c. II. Tyler is reported as being
real sick with fever.
Prof. Cleveland Foster, who is
teaching school at Concord, visited
homefolks AMI spent New Years at
Pocahontas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
OLD JACKSON

The old year has passed and gone
and we have indeed seen many
changes, some for better and per
haps some for worse, so now we
should be prepared to take up the
New Year with better spirit and
more determined resolution to
make the ensuing year a more pro-
titable and prosperous one than the
one just ended.
School opened Monday with a
brighter prospect and more mani
tested interest than ever before.
Every pupil is wide awake and
seems to realize the Importance of
close application in their school
work. We are also glad to note
the patrons are taking more interest
tnan ever DelOre.
Several new pupils entered school
Monday morning.
Our teacher attended the State
Teachers Association last week at
Hot Springs. He reports grand
time.
Mrs. Essie league visited rela'
tives in Pocahontas and Brockett
last week.
Harry Kiger attended the State
Teachers Association at Hot
Springs
G. w. Million and d. NJ. Hol
der preached here Saturday nigh
and Sunday and ordained the dea-
cons, Perry Kincade and Frank
Odell.
J. w. Hancock of near Birdel
assisted in ordaining the deacons a
this place Sunday.
j. G. Rossman killed hogs las
Friday.
Z. B. Hamm, VINO bought th,
Dutton farm, has moved out OF
same. That adds another tax
payer and an excellent citizen tC
our little community.
John Lillard's little girl is rea
sick at this writing.
Fred Barkman's daughter o.
Jonesboro is visiting him this week
Ask Fred Brandon, the real es
tate man of Water Valley, where h,
was, when he dropped his lantern.
Frank Brooks and family visited
at A. ]. leagues Sunday.
Miss Nina Powell aud brother
Bob, visited Miss Bette Wells Sun
day.
G. w. Chitwood sayes he is get
ting tired of batching. You girls
better watch out.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
RICHWOODS

Miss Jennie Ammons is visiting
at Squire Hamilton's.
Grace VanHoosier has been visit.
ing at Grandma Sisson's
An old lady by the name of Car
roll, died at the home of her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Melton last Tuesday
morning. The relatives have our
sympathy.
Dave Armstrong has moved to
Dalton.
p. NJ. Mckinley has moved to.
the Dave Armstrong house. +
B. F. Sisson is teaching 30
Union school over near Holmes. -
Uncle Pete Treuois has
part of his farm to Jno. Smlt
,Jno. Sisson of holland is VmntI,
ing new house for Dave Allison.
Tom Rowan, Ed Crawford and
Mr.. Parks of Pocahontas passed
down the river on their way to
Black Rock last Friday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
RAvENDEN SPRINGS


New Year greetings to the new
editor!
Let us not forget our New Year
resolutions. One of ours is to be
more prompt and regular with our
news letters.
The town council is building
some new sidewalk. A very com
mendable act.
Thomas j. Reynolds is home
again after having completed a
business course in the Springfield
Business College.
Daily Thompson, who has been
in school at franklin, Tenn, came
home to spend the holidays. lie
visited his sister, Mrs. G. A. Dixon
at thl5'place last week
Pom Dixon, who has been teach
ling in district No. 81, has been very
sick for several days.
Prof. Hulen, who has been teach
ing here, attended the Arkansas
Teachers Association at Hot
Springs last week.
P. B. Hawkins spent the holidays
with friends and relatives in Mis-
souri.
T.J. Morris and wife of Romney,
Texas, formerly of near Pocahon-
tas, spent Christmas with their rela-
tives near this place, Amos Dixon
and family.
Rev. J. R. Edwards, who has
been in poor health for some time,
is very low at this writing.
K. P. Hawkins was given a sur
prise supper on bis birthday Jan.
9TH, to which his friends had been
previously invited. Most every
body in town knew about the sup
per but Ed. who was kept in bliss
full ignorance till the very last
moment.
Miss frankie Duvall, after spend
ing the holidays with home folks,
has returned to her school at New
Home.
DR.. II. B. Hull has moved into
his new residence.
G. X. Wyatt has sold his bust
ness to Sam Troxel and will go
back to his farm near Hamil.
c. A. Dixon d Co. is just re-
ceiving car load of White Rose
-four, so we will not want for bis.
cults for while.
A special school election was
held here Dec. 90, for the purpose
of creating the town into a special
school district. The following
were elected directors: W. T..
Fry, j. L. Witt, 4. p. Hawkins,
IL. B. Hull, G. A. Dixon and w.
r. Stidham.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07

Jas jenkins moved to the Brooks
farm near Pocahontas last week.
Jno. A. Wells and family visited
at Jno. Wards at Imboden Satur-
day night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07

The big sale is now on. Great re-
ductions on everything at s. C. Tip
tons, Biggers
Buggy dashes and curtains made
to order, at Edlin's Leather House.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-07
TRESPASS NOTICE

All persons are hereby forbidden
to trespass or go upon any of the
lands of the undersigned, for any
purp Sc, without first obtaining
permission. Any person found
trespassing on any of said lands will
be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. Penalty for trespassirg
is not less than $40 nor more than
500. John LUTTRELL,
Biggers, Ark
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
CHILDREN ENTERTAINED.

Miss Florence A. Brooks, the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander H. Brooks, of 2o34 Sew
enteenth street northwest, entertain
ed quite a company of children in
honor of her tenth birthday anniver-
Sary on Monday evening lost from
) till so o'clock pm. Space will not
allow for a full description of the
table, which was SO daintily and lux
uriously prepared, in keeping with the
elegant taste of Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks,
who so artistically prepared the re-
past. The decorations of small pot
ted plants and the centerpiece of eX-
quisite roses, carnations and many
others added to the beautiful show
ing. The presents were many, show
ing the appreciation of the little host
ess. Among those asked to the re-
ception were Misses Lucille Bryant,
Alice Scott, Elinor Bryant, Edna and
Gladys Scott, Sophronia SimmS, Be
atrice Jackson, Henrietta and Oil
vette Davis, Annie Shamwell, Cliff
ford Farmer and Miss Emma Y,
Manning; Masters Ralph Scott, En-
ory Davis, William Pinkney, Ray
mond Brooke. Ernest Dubois and
Miss Leona Dubois, of Rochester,
New York.
At a later hour the parents of the
children and Miss Brooks of Minor
School joined them and quite an en-
ioyable and pleasant evening was
spent
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
REV. RAY SURPRISED

Rev. w. A. Ray, pastor of the
Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Zion Church,
was the recipient of beautiful sur
prise birthday party, Friday night,
March 18TH.
The surprise was very carefully ar
ranged. having been under way
since February nth, when band of
ladies of the church met and or
ganized for that purpose with the
following officers:
Miss Efie Middleton, president.
Miss Leola LeBrandt, secretary.
Miss Lizzie E Husley, treasurer.
So careful was all arrangements
from start to finish that he never
suspicioned any thing pertaining to
1T. and as a consequence had accept
ed an engagement TO preach at Union
Wesley A. NJ. z. Zion Church where
another Birthday reception was also
in waiting for him at the close OF
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02

pleasant stay here as guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Dulaney.
Miss jeanette Wilson of Columbus,
Ohio, arrived in this city on Tues
day of last week to spend the Easter
holidays as guest of Mrs. William
Blackwell.
Mr.. Fred. Parker, has returned
after a very pleasant stay in Harris
burg, Pa, as guest of his cousin, Mrs.
Caroline Patten.
Nothing funny about it, people
just like to deal at the drug store of
Board and Mcclure, that's all.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas, 65 n street, northwest, was
a gay scene Monday evening. Their
daughter, Miss Ruth, entertained
some friends in honor of Miss Eta
Crawford, and Mrs. Capps of Phila-
delphia, Pa, and Mrs. Pearl Hill,
formerly of Atlanta, Ga. The even
ing was pleasantly spent, and at nine
o'clock the jolly guests were ushered
into the dining room, where a table
ladened with all the delicacies of the
season awaited them.
The happy gathering departed at
late hour, then reluctent after
spending such an enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Mckinley of
O. P street, northwest, had as their
guests their daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Austin and son in-law, Rev. Austin,
who is pastor of a church in Lincoln,
Va. Rev. Austin was en- route TO
Conference in Pittsburg, Pa. They
were the recipients of many social
functions while here.
Mrs. NJ. z. Washington, who has
been the guest of her cousin, Mrs
NJ. c. Maxfeld, will leave for Proc
tor, VT, Monday.
Miss Lizzie Pinkney of this city is
the guest of her niece, Mrs. Wallace
of WilliamspOrt, Md.
Miss Crawford and Mrs. Copps
have been the guests of Rev. and
Mrs. Pope of No. II n street, n. w
A. w. Dangerheld, author of Re-
ligious and Industrial Training, of
1903 CorcOran street, spent the Eas-
ter holidays at his beautiful home in
Virginia, with his parents. The
Bee hopes that he had lively time,
as he is regular reader.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02

his sermon and which lasted until Z
late hour, causing him to be late
reaching the one which was await
ing him at his residence. He reach
ed home about II o'clock and found
his home beseiged with the iolly
party. He was presented with four
beautiful oak library chairs, the
presentation speech was made by
Attorney J. Lewis Taylor, one of the
Trustees of the church. In his re-
ply Rev. Ray showed a great deal of
feeling and sincerity in his appreci-
alton of the surprise.
They then sat down and enjoyed an
elaborately prepared table of vari-
Gus dishes, etc, in season and re-
mained until a late hour.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
NO COLOR LINE IN BEAUTY

Some beautiful have creole color, have Ind
brown color others have white faces and others have black
velvet faces Some very handsome girls have light brown
with pink cheeks No matter what color your skin may be- if
keep bright and cmooh by using Complexion
der, you will be handsome your features will permit
Compeion Wonder Creme" is used by aristocrac white
women and any matter what color her complexion
may make her face look attractive "Complexon
der Creme" improves any face like magic
We send white sample and pink sample of "Com-
plexion Wonder Creme for cents; sample Wonder
Hair Grow for cents If you send cents send all these
samples with Wonder Comb This magnetto-metalc comb
can be heated before using. NJ B. Berger & Co., Rect
or Street, New York.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02

Anderson, vice chairman; Jos. d.
Lawson, treasurer; R. G. Smoot, sec
retary; VIM. Brown, floor manager !;
A. w. Beckett, sergeant-at-arms !;
VIM. Freeman, custodian; S. L. Tay-
lor, VIM. H. Toliver, A. w. Bundy,
A. J. Gaskins, Solomon Dade, w.
H. Scroggins, George Hamilton, J.
H. Shepherd.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02

!. Quadrille, Palace Lie.
s. Two-step, The Richmond.
9. Barn Dance, Able, Take an
Example from Your Fader.
10. Two-step, Keep Your Foot on
the Soft Pedal
II. Waltz, Good Night, Dear.
II. Aud Lang Syne.
Committee of Arrangements.
w. R. Robinson, chairman; ]. n
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
BETHEL LITERARY

THE Race Problem in the light o.
the Bahai Revelation" IS the subject
to be discussed at Bethel Literary
Tuesday night. The sJeakers are
Toseph u. Haunen ofthis Citv. and DR.
Ameen Fareed of uaifai Palestine.
Arabia music will be chanted.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
THE EASTER sALEAND BAZAAR

mr. Eho ER SALEAND BAZAAR
by the Associated clubs Of the Wash.
ingtOn Conservatory of Music which
opened TINS week at the Conservatory
building 9oz / ST, will De continued
Wed, Thurs and Fri. nights of the
week ending April 9Th, 1910. Special
psograms each night, musi3 and dane
ing. Admission TO Cents
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02

parents here and his grandmother, in
Richmond, Va, this week.
Mr.. Samuel Warner of Anacostia,
spent Easter Sunday in Baltimore,
with friends.
The Alpha Charity Club of Ana
costa, held its seventh annual re-
ception at the residence of Mrs.
Stevens 752 Nichols avenue, Mon
day evening.
Among the guests present were
Mrs. Pendleton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus
Scott, Mrs. Louisa Hill, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyles, Misses Elizabeth and
Nellie Banks, Mrs. Young and Mr..
William w. Fraction, Jr.
You want your prescriptions filled
carefully and accurately from the
best drugs obtainable, at an honest
price, don't you? Then, patronize
the drug store of Board and Nc
Guire, 1912 I-2 18th street, II. W.
You will get what you want.
Miss Birdie Jones of this city
spent Easter week with her mother,
in Harrisburg, Pa.
Dr. c. L. Carter of Harrisburg,
Pa, is spending Easter week here,
with relatives.
DR.. J. Stephen Lewis of Harris
burg, Pa, arrived here last Saturday
to spend Easter week.
Bishop J. w. Smith spent last Sun
day in Harrisburg, Pa.
Mrs. Alexander Woodley of Phil
adelphia, is spending a few days
here.
Mr.. Carl Bolfar, who has been
visiting friends here has returned to
his home in Philadelphia.
DR.. John Keatz has returned af-
ter a very pleasant stay with friends
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Oliver Simpson of New York
is spending ten days in Philadelphia,
after which he will visit this city.
Miss Agnes Queen of Philadelphia
Pa, is here on a visit for an indeh-
mite stay.
Mr.. Clara Gilesc, has returned
home after after a very pleasant stay
with relatives in Newport News, Va
Mr.. A. w. Dangerheld, of I4oS
Corcoran street, n. w, spent the
Easter holidays with his parents, in
Virginia, at their beautiful home.
Mr.. c. D. CreswelI, has returned
to Macon, Ga, after a very success
ful business trip here.
Mrs. Julia NJ. Layton, one of the
most distinguished women of the
/ race in this country will deliver an
address at Galbraith A. NJ. E. Church
9th street. II. w, between L and Nj
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A
} rare treat is in store for all who hear
her. Don't miss it.
1t Is not a fashion bazaar. yet al
the fashionable people can be seer
at the drug store of Board and Nc
Guire, right there on the popular
Fourteenth street promenade, be
tween Tea and You streets.
The Y. NJ. c. A. Basketball team
overwhelmed the St. Christopher
} team of New York, last Saturday
night by the score of A to 10. The
defeat of the New York team wa,
felt keenly.
! Misses Fannie Holland, Claric,
| Jones and Flake Holcombe, of Cor
nell University, visited their parent
and friends in this city this week.
Mr.. James W. Wright, was th'
guest of his parents in Baltimore
| Md, this week.
Miss Alexina Dabney spent
very pleasant stay in Baltimore las
week, as guest of Miss Alma Stew
art.
The Senior Normal School dane
was we'll attended on Thursday ev
ening at the Auditorium Hall
The reception given by the elias
, of 1910, of the Armstrong Technica
, High School Friday evening was on
of the most select affairs this year.
4 Misses Olivia Wall. and Carmin
Milligan have returned to thei
= homes in Baltimore, after a yer
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
CITY EASTER



Open for the Season.
The Ginnage House. I7II Artic Avenue Atlantic City, n
Special rates Seasons Central oca-
cottage section service comforts
light sunny ooms large parors baths excellent table Select
refined class opatrons.
Family House Par Elk ceence place you bring
your mother your sister, your wife your daughter
and European plan. For rates, write J. A
Lightfoot Manager; E. Girnnage, Proprietor.
The Washington bee., 1910-04-02
PURPLE LETTER BANQUET

ElkS.
Mr.. w. R. Robinson, master of
ceremonies, was introduced by Ex-
alted Ruler Mr.. Charles D. Freeman
in a most eloquent and timely adj |
dress. The master of ceremonies in
a pleasing and jovial manner, outlin-
ing the objects and aims of this
great organization
Both halls were beautifully deco
rated in a most elaborate style. The
music was furnished by the Manu-
mental Orchestra The menu was
served in a novel and unique man
ner.
The Calander Rev. Strother.
Our Chaplain.
Clam Bouillon c. D. Freeman.
Our Exalted Ruler.
Saltines Kalamazoo Celery
Our Elk, J. H. Shepherd.
Olives S. H. Wilkins.
Our Elk.
Oysters, a la Newberry
B. L. Gaskins
Our Esteemed Leading Knight.
Fillet of Beef, Ok Champoner.
A. w. Beckett
Our Esteemed Loyal Knight.
Mash Potatoes Green Peas
Our Elk, ]. N. Anderson
Chicken Salad, Mayonnaise,
Our Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Potato Salad, Ala.
A. ]. Gaskins, District Deputy.
Mixed Pickles H. w. Hunter.
Our Secretary.
Nearo Politan Ice Cream
Elk Quartette.
Assorted Cakes r. G. Smoot.
Our Trustee.
Comport of Fruit J. D. Lawson.
Our Elk.
Punch Romeau VIM. Brown.
Our Elk.
Elks Milk w. R. Robinson.
Master of Social Session.
Soft Drinks James M. Jackson
Our Elk.
At the conclusion of the supper
toasts were responded to; the toast
master was Mr.. NJ. A. J. Gaskins.
They were as follows:
Toast in Song Drink only to me
with thine eyes,"
Elks' Quartette.
Toastmaster A. ]. Gaskins
Solo and Chorus, "The Garden of
Roses" by Schmid, by the Quar-
tette, Carey Robinson.
Introduction of ToastmaSter
c. D. Freeman.
Kentucky Babe, Quartette, by Geibel.
Columbia Lodge, No. s., l. B. P. o.
E. of w. Benjamin L. Gaskins.
Solo and Chorus Lewis Amber
''Roll on, Thou Deep and Dark
Blue Ocaen," by H. w. Petra.
The Grand Lodge J. w. Patterson
The Press Hon. w. c. Chase
/ The Elks and their great uplift
Lieut.. R. E. S. Hoomey,
Attorney at Law.
Members of Quartette. ~
Carey Robinson, First Tenor; c.
Lee, second tenor; c. Sumner Beale,
baritone; VIM. H. Jones, basso Lew
| is Amber, music director.
Many of the speeches were logical,
eloquent and entertaining. At the
conclusion of the speeches the fol
lowing dance programme was car
ried out:
I. Grand March, Daughters Of
America.
?. Waltz, 'Scuse Me Today.
! :. Two-step, Temptation.
i. Barn Dance, BY the Light of
the Silvery Moon.
:. Two-step, Dusty.
| 6. Waltz, In the City where No
Itody Cares.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-04-21
ORDINANCE No. ia.

An Ordinance to Amend Section of Ordinance
No 49, Entitled San Ordinance Grant, ng the
Right to (R. 8. AndersOn) Construct, Es-
tabllsh, Equip and Maintain a Telephone and
Telegraph System Within the Town Limits
of the Town of Newport"
Be It ordained by the Council of the Town of
Newport as follows:
Section THAT Section Nine 9 of Ordi-
nance No. Is, entitled IAN ordinance granting
the right to construct, esta blish, equip and
maintain telephone end telegraph system
within the town limits of the Town OF New.
port" be and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 9-The rights, privileges and franchise
hereby granted shall terminate at the eXpira.
ton of fifty so years from the date this
ordinance shall become effective, and shall
commence the day this ordinance becomes of
force and effect.
That each and every street. alley or highway
or any portion thereof, that may be disturbed
or torn up by said grantee under the provisions
of this ordinance shall be replaced and put in
as good order and condition as the same was
be thereafter maintained for period of one
year
That the grantee shall pay all damages, costs
and expenses whatsoever to which the town
may be subjected In consequence of the acts or
neglectS OF grantee. its servants or agents, in
any manner arising from the rights and privi-
leges granted herein.
Sec. 2-Thjs ordinance shall take effect and
be in force and effect from and after its passage
and publication, without cost to the Town of
Newport
Passed the Council this 18th day of April,
A. D. 1910.
Signed and attestei this 10th day of April,
A. d. 19l0. NIKE Fox, Mayor.
Attest-EDwARD BRrTToN. Town Clerk lseall