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Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
For County Judge
P. C. HAWKINS, Clerk.

Don't forget that w. T, Bispham
is a candidate for election to the
office of county and probate judge
of Randolph county. He has been
in Randolph county long enough
and has had enough experience with
county affairs to know just what
the county needs and just how all
matters pertaining to same should
be handled. Mr.. Bispham is busi-
ness man strictly and of course we
all know that the Office requires
man of that kind. We believe he
would make frst-class official and
if everybody else will think so too
and elect him to the Office of county
judge that part of the county bust
ness will be in safe hands. w. Il.
Bispham has lived in Randolph
county for about so years. He has
spent most of that time in Pocahon-
tas. We doubt if there is man in
the entire county who has been here
for any length of time who is not
acquainted with Mr.. Bispham.
You all know he is well qualified
for the position he seeks, and
further, that he desires that Ran.
lolph county be kept right up to the
front in everything. A vote for
Bispham for Judge will not be a
vote amiss.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Bending Works no More

On Thursday of last week, at
noon, the old familiar whistle of the
Pocahontas Bending Works blew
for the last time in this city. The
manufacturing part Of the plant
closed down and the work of tear
ing out and removing the machinery
was begun. The company has quite
stock of lumber and building
material on hand which they will
take time to close out here. The
cause of the removal was that the
timber suitable for the needs Of the
company had become exhausted to
such an extent as to no longer justi-
fly them in operating so large a
plant.
The superintendent, Mr.. J. G.
Miller, who has had charge of the
business during the entire time the
the company has been here, has gone
to Leslie to look out a location to
enter the hardware business. If he
makes deal it is his intention to
move his family there about the
first of April.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
FOR Circuit Clerk

BY referring TO our announcement
column our readers will find the
name of Dee Mock, who is a candi-
date for the office Of circuit clerk
and recorder of Randolph county.
Dee made the race two years ago
and was recognized as one of the
strongest campaigners in any of the
contests. He polled a splendid
vote and had as his followers a
number of the very best citizens of
the county. Dee is jolly good
fellow and is in every way qualified
to discharge the duties pertaining
to the office. He will make an ac.
tive campaign and endeavor to meet
every voter between now and the
day Of election. In the meantime
he asks everyone to remember that
he is in the race to win and will ap.
preciate any and all favors shown
him. Remember Dee Mock for
circuit clerk on election day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
II. NJ. Crockett
vote aniss

Confirming a statement made
several months ago that he would
be a candidate for the legislature,
H. Mike Crockett this week author
ICES us to make the announcement
that he is in the race. Mike is so
well known to the people all over
the county that it seems useless for
us to say anything in his behalf.
However it is not out of place to state
he is in the race to win this time
sure. He was a candidate in the
last campaign and made a most re-
markable showing. His friends
who were with him before are still
with him and are going to work
much harder for his election this
time. Mike is a man well met,
clever, affable and generous to a
fault. He wants to serve hepeople
of this county in the Legislature and
kindly solicits the support of all in
the coming election, promising to be
ever ready and willing to place his
services that the most and greatest
good may come to the people of
grand old Randolph county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Grandpa Tip.

The Star Herald is just in receipt
of letter from j. I. Pitman, who
is now located at Thayer, Mo-, in
which he says:
"Dear old Friend Frank-The
latest in Missouri has just arrived
in the person of Pitman Bernard
Smith, born to Mr.. and Mrs j. B.
Smith, Jan. %, an s-pound boy.
Mother dong well, so is the boy,
and Joe, the father, and Grandpa
and grandma Pitman are simply
carried away.
"This young fellow makes the
fifth generation Of my family liv-
ing. They are as follows: Mrs,
Mary Odom, Pitman, Ark, is great
great grandmother; Mrs. Lizzie
Ruff, Pitman. Ark, is great grand.
mother; }. T. Pitman, Thayer,
Mo, grandfather; Mrs. Vela Pit
man Smith, mother. He is the
last and least in our way, but
greatest in our estimation"
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Resolution

Whereas, on the occasion of the
death of Bro Alfred Skinner, his
remains were shipped for interment
to Washington, Ohio, and
Whereas, upon notification and
request from w. NJ. g. Il. Stuttle,
the Lodge having its domicil at
Cambridge, Ohio, took charge of
the remains on arrival at destina-
tion, and large number of mem.
bers came distance of eight miles
in inclement weather to attend the
funeral and bury Brother Skinner
with Masonic henors.
Therefore, be it resolved that
Randolph Lodge No. II, hereby ex.
presses its appreciation and thanks
to said Cambridge Lodge and the
members thereof for such fraternal
courtesies, and the Secretary is
hereby instructed to convey such
Lodge, through its w. M. John
Scott, Cambridge, Ohio, such thanks
and expressions of appreciations,
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
COURT PROCEEDINGS

Court has been proceeding slowly
this week on account of complica-
tions in several civil cases, and few
criminal cases have been tried.
The results of some of the most i'm
portant civil cases will be noted by
us next week. The criminal docket
cleared so far this week is as fol-
lows:
Tillman Smith, wearing weapons,
mol pros.
Ben Buxton failing to keep road
in good repair, jury trial, not guilty.
Ben Buxton, selling liquor,
cause dismissed,
Ben Buxton, soliciting orders for
liquor, mol pros,
Tom Stephens, selling liquor,
plea of guilty, fine 800.
Henry Ragan, abandoning family,
continued.
G. G. Comstock, unlawfully
soliciting insurance, demurrer to in
dictment filed.
Rufe Aiken, selling liquor tc
miner, jury trial not guilty.
Tillman Smith, gaming, mol pros
S. f. King, assault to kill, dis
missed by grand jury.
Rex Knowlton, larceny, dismiss
by grand jury.
Asa Ross, larceny, dismissed by
grand jury.
Don and Merris Davis, larceny
case continued until next term anC
defendants admitted to bail in tn,
sum of $500.
Arthur Goodson, murder in frs-
degree on trial today (Friday.)
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Sent to State Hospital

Deputy Sheriffs Perry Spikes and
Ii. NJ Crockett went down to
Little Rock Wednesday to take
Leslie Harrison, a young man of the
Supply neighborhood, to the Hospi.
tai for Nervous Diseases. Young
Harrison, who is son of Jim Har-
rison, prominent farmer of that
section had been in feeble health for
several months, but had showed
very little symptoms of an un-
balanced mind until New Years
day when he took his gun and left
the house saying he was going to
shoot dog. He did not return
and search was instituted for him
and he was finally located in a
neighbor's barn a few miles from
home. He still had his gun
and would not permit the searchers
to come near him. Finally mem.
ber of the pursuing party attracted
his attention and caused him to fire
the gun and befor he could reload
j. G. Allen assisted by two or
three others succeeded in effecting
his capture. He was taken home
and placed under guard and given
medical attention with the hope that
he would recover. He did not i'm
prove however and it was decided
to take him to Little Rock for
treatment. He was brought to
town by J. S. Allen, A. NJ. Pringle
and Joe Taylor. John Harrison,
brother of the unfortunate man,
came down with them and went on
with the party to Little Rock.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Raised Light Rates

AT the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Pocahontas Ice
g. Power Co., here last week raise
of so cents month was made on
all parties who have been paying
the fat rate of 81 per month. A
new board of directors was elected
all of them being St. Louis men
with the exception of w. H. Skin.
ner and NJ. NJ. Carter. Mr.. Carter
was reelected as manager for the
company for another year.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28

B. B Fisher, record keeper for
the order of Maccabees in Pocahon-
tas, received a draft this week
drawn in favor of the children of
James Martin, deceased. The order
of knights of Maccabees has the
reputation of attending to and pay
ing off all death claims promptly.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28
Grand Jury Report
To the Honorable John w. Meeks,
Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit:
We, the grand iury of Randolph

To the Honorable John w. Meeks,
Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit:
We, the grand jury of Randolph
county, Arkansas, January term,
1910, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing report:
We have been in session six DAYS;
we have examined 81 witnesses
which have been subpoenied before
us, or bound over to appear before
us, and have returned from their
evidence, fifteen bills of indictments.
We have examined the reports of
the justice Of the peace, of the sever
al townships of this county, find all
to have reported according to law.
We have examined the county jail,
and the county court house, and find
them in good condition and well
kept.
We find that the public roads of
this county are in deplorable condi-
tion and upon inquiry it is made to
appear there on either no funds,
out Of which to repair the same, or
it is too wet, or too dry, or other
similar excuses. We recommend to
the grand jury, that if the public
roads Of this county are not in a
better condition, then said grand
jury proceed to indict the road
overseeres of those roads that have
not been worked.
We find that there has been some
violations of the liquor law, under
recent decisions of the supreme
court Of this state by what is known
as "the club order business, if this
condition continues in this county,
we recommend to the next grand
jury that all violators of this law
be indicted, otherwise we find the
liquor law being obeyed.
We are proud to report that quar-.
antine regulations are being rigidly
obeyed by the people of our county
in regard to the tick eradication
and our county is out from the
quarantine by the obeying of these
regulations, and we recommend that
the quarantine regulations be obeyed
and vigilantly enforced so that
our county may not be effected by
having the Texas fever tick.
We have issued 81 grand jury
certificates to witnesses costing in
the aggregate the sum Of $9S.9l.
We wish to extend to your Honor
onr sincere thanks for the instruc-
tions given us during the session as
well as the Honorable c. E. Elmore
attorney for the state for his prompt
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28

Little Minnie Bennett gave her
friends a party last Friday IN honor
of her seventh birthday. Quite
crowd of little seven year-olds were
present, and most delightful time
is reported.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28

nessin transacting his part of the
work, as well as for his advice.
To the officers of the court. we
extend our thanks for the help
given us when requested.
Thanking you and all the officers
again, we respectfully submit this
our final report, and ask to be dis
charged.
JAS. G. Fry, Foreman.
p. c. HAWKINS, Clerk.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28

Sular McGhee and Miss May
Eaton, daughter of James Eaton,
residing north of town, we're mar
ried recently. Quite a number of
young friends of the couple were
present at the wedding.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-01-28

county and not IN rope county,
also, as ruled by the senatorial COM
mlttee of that district. The reso-
luton adopted was fought for by
friends of Martin, Smith and Webb
Covington. The latter is a candi-,
date in the Fourth and contends
that the race should be made only
in johnson county.
The discussion of the resolution
relative to senatorial primaries was
the feature of the meeting of the
committee. The meeting as a
whole was one of the most harmo-
nious the state committee has held
IN years. All but three members
were present either in person or by
proxy.
The expected resolution provid-
ing that only "known white Demo
Gratis" be allowed to vote was in.
troduced by George Trevathan,
but was withdrawn in favor of a
substitute introduced by j. II. Har-
rod. The latter's resolution merely
called attention to the rule govern
ing the character of electors. The
rule itself is virtually the same as
Mr.. Trevathan's resolution, and as
result no fight developed over that
matter.
The committee also adopted a
resolution confirming any primaries
held prior to the general state pri'
mary, March 80, but urging that as
many counties as possible should
hold their primaries with the state
primary. The committee formally
called the state primary for March
80, as provided by the last state
Democratic convention; provided
that the state committee should
canvass the returns Monday, June
6; provided that the state convention
should be held Tuesday, June Z, as
fixed by the last convention, and
further provided the County Central
Committees should hold conventions
on April 8. The committee also
fixed the apportionment of dele
gates to the state convention. The
total number of delegates allowed
was 583.
B. B Fisher, record keeper for
the order of Maccabees in Pocahon
tas, received a draft this week
drawn in favor of the children OF
James Martin, deceased. The order
of knights of Maccabees has the
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-21

entirely to the breeding OF high class
registered Jerseys. Ayrshires, Berk-
shires and Shropshires. Mo work was
with the Jersey and Ayrshire herds.
At the head Oh the Jersey herd is Col
den FERNS sire who carries the great
est OF Island blood in his veins, that
of Ferns Lad Oxford Lass, and the
famous butter test Gamboge family.
His sire. the king of Jersey sires,
produced three bulls that sod at auc-
ton for $4,000, and four cows that
sold for $4,000. Sultan of Oaklands
who was sold for $4,000, on the Island
and who won more prizes than amy
other bull that ever left the Island at
his age, was formerly the head of the
herd, but unfortunately died while at
Penshurst
The herd OF Jerseys consists OF over
sixty females among them being many
famous prize winners and. many OF
tlern are entered on the Register OF
Merit. Clarion Girl, one OF the rs
cows that won the Dairy Cow Demon
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-21

stration at St. Louis, is OF the herd
and among others | may mention,
Venitas Figges who has just finished
her record as twoyear-old with
Io763 pounds OF milk and ga pounds
OF butter, making her the champion
two year old OF her breed with first
calf Gamboge, OF St. Saviour, has
a record lor 1909 and 10 OF 1898 lbs.
OF milk and 44o "a lbs. OF butter
The few individuals and other records
/ have mentioned are sufficient to give
one a fair estimate of the quality of
the herd | had the good fortune TO
work among.
The Ayrshire herd is perhaps better
than that of the Jersey. At its head
is Lessuessock Douglas Monarch who's
sire was Howie's Merry Monarch, win
ner of first prize and champion at ten
of Scotland's largest shows. His dam.
Dam Kate 9th of Wctheralls was rated
the greatest mixer OF the celebrated
Wetherat herd. She WON several
first prizes at the best shows OF Scot
land. The Ayrshire herd won first
prize in the Home Dairy Test in 1908.
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DELAWARE COLLEGE BOYS EXPERIENCE
PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE

lust as ogod records as those l have
mentioned, but lack OF space forbids
me going into further detail The
total winnings OF the herd for 1909 at
three fairs including the International,
were six Grand Champions out of a
possible seven, ten champions out of
possible twelve .thirty-four frsts,
twcnty-four seconds, seven third and
three fourth prizes. This year the herd
returned from snail circuit with
thirty first prizes, sey enteen seconds,
two championships and a silver cup.
The flock 0. Shropshires comprises
one hundred imported breeding ewes,
headed by Junior 81 and Minavch 44o,
both out Of the first prize pen of Eng
lish Royal, 1907. The flock holds a
splendid record and also many prizes.
AS | have before mentioned, my
work was with the Jersey and Ayr
shire herds. When | first went to
Penshurst | explained to Mr.. Dodge
my reason for wanting to work there
and told him that knew absolutely
nothing of practical work. He has no
doubt had many laugh at my first
attempts to be a farmer in the true
sense of the work He assigned me at
first to the ayrshire barn, where !
had To keep c'ean one alleyway, milk
a few cows and do the work of an ex
pericnccd man. At first ] was some
what disappointed u find how slow I
was and how some 81 my ideals were
bsnished The work was hard at first
and lar from cOngcnial. 1t seemed to
me to be mon otonOus round of
shoveling, whitewash:ng, curry comb
ing, etc | never seemed to have ac-
complished anything, but the longer |
stayed the better | liked the place.
The first few days were to me days
Oh torture, every muscle in my body
ached ] could scarcely bend my fin
gers and my back seemed as though
it would break. ! was in truth glad
when bed time came and felt badly
when had to turn out at what seem
ed to me to be an unearthly hour But
| got used to all these minor hard
ships and determined to take advan-
tage of every opportunity that came
along in order that | could accomplish
my end learned things had never
before dreamed OF, and became thor
oughly interested in my work. 1t
seemed to me that the harder | work
ed the more learned / learned how
to tend COW and treat her for minor
ailments, how to feed and above al
what to feed for the best results.
used to watch each cows record and
what was given her to bring about
that record
had not been in the Ayrshire barn
a great while before an opportunity
came for me to go to the Jersey barn.
Here | learned still more, and it was
not long before | was given charge of
mixing the various grains for all the
cattle and feeding the Jerseys. sur
lrised myself at the way | got along
possibly because l was interested in
my work and possibly because the
management pushed me along. / had
little time to myself, but what time |
did have studied the records and
pedigrecs of the various animals and
Continued on page u
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Dean Bailey, Of Cornell, recently
said, The teachings of agricultural
schools and colleges are useless I'M
less they are supplemented by actual
farm practice" Realizing the truth
OF the above statement and feeling that
/ sadly lacked actual experience, l
became anxious to supplement my
course with actual work on the farm.
Through the Agricultural Department
| was sent to Penshurst Farm at Mar
berth, Penn The farm, comprising
six hundred acres, partly wooded, part
ly hilly and the remaining part very
fine farm land, is about seven miles
from Philadelphia on the main line of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. 1t is own
ed by Mr.. Percival Robert, Jr., and is
under the efficient management OF
Mr.. ]. Z. Dodge, who is noted as an
expert judge and breeder OF live stock
The farm is well equipped for its pur-
pose, namely the breeding and develop
ing OF live stock The aim OF the man
agement is to produce not quantity but
individual quality.
The woods of the farm is devoted
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1910-12-21

Five cows giving s4,637 lis. OF milk and
400 lbs. OF butter Nine OF the
mature COWS have official records
averaging 1857 lbs. of milk and
$685. lbs. OF butter. Auchenbran'
White Beauty, end, imported, is seven
years old with record OF I3,SoI.6 lbs
butter. These few records will suffice
to show the result OF the careful work
OF the men at Penshurst
The fame OF the Penshurst Jerseys
and Ayrshires is great, but that of its
Berksllires and Shrops1ires is greater
At the head OF the list of sires is Star
Royal Masterpiece, end, holder q. the
First Prize Yearling Champion and
Grand Champion, International Live
Stock Show. His sire, Star Master
piece, sold at auction for $500. Pre-
mier Bette Lee is the champion
brood SOW Of the herd. She holds
the First Champion and Grand Cham
pion prizes of the International live
Stock Show, 1909. There are many
other animals il this herd that hold
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THE YULE LOG
Continued from Page 2.)

the alteration OF the wise and the JOY
OF the angels--a devil SO small and
mean that in the glow of the Christmas
fire he contracts into little black
spot. If Christmas fires were lighted
in all homes as fires are lighted in the
woods to keep off wild beasts, we
should soon make an end OF the skulk-
ing devil. The glowing hearth, the
shining star, the peaing Of bells, the
music of the carols, the stirring OF
generous impulses in the hearts that
he has chilled, strike him with a pre-
monition OF death, as the sight of the
cross in the old plays and stories
blighted and disarmed him.
1.-THE gates OF heaven seem to open
wider at Christmastide."
"'God bless us every one! said Tiny
Tim Ii you will take down an old
volume OF Dickens and read again the
inimtable tale called "A Christmas
Carol you will learn all about Tiny
Tim You may have forgotten the
story in which he appears. There are
SO many authors with whom we must
have friendly acquaintance, that some
of us are in danger of overlooking the
iriendliest good comrade in literature,
and the sweetest message in modern
romance may pass by us unheeded and
rnheard. One OF the pleasantest things
TO do in the weeks that lead us on to
Christmas is to read Dickens over
again, in his Christmas stories. 1t is
always a great part OF my Christmas
treat to do this and | wish it might be
1t I,
onep That crystallizes the Whole true
spirit of Christmas"
"a little child who had recently at
tanned tie distinEtsori o, having
birthday-when all had con,pired to
have very happy time--made re-
mark in reference to the approach OF
Christmas that ] thought worth pom
dering We must all try to make
Jesus enjoy his birthday, mustn't we,
Mammal"
With the little childs thought for the
text OF my meditations | asked my
self, How do we like to have our
birthdays celebrated?
First of all, we want to- be the CEN
trail object OF the love OF those for
whom we care. We don't want to take
SO many books in the libraries now, and
it for granted; we like TO hear the ex-
preston Of it. The kind things sad
IN our praise are gratifying as the as
surance that we have pleased those
whose good opinion we chiefly value.
Our Service on Christmas dav
should be one OF praise and worship.
We want all the rest of the year to
pray Tor what we want. Let us forget
ourselves a little while and think only
10 Him.
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