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Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02
SOCIETY NEWS
IN POCAHONTAS
Events that have Occurred Since
the last Issue of the Star
Herald

The most pleasant and social
event that has occurred in Pocahon-
tas since the last issue of the Star
Herald was the dance gwen in the
opera house last Monday night by
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lesmaster of
Jonesboro, formerly relidents of
Pocahontas. There were num-
Der of guests present. and music
was rendered by the Pocahontas
orchestra. Refreshments we e
served during the evening and dane
ing was INDUCED in until 10 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesmaster certainly
know how tie entertain and pleas
ant time spent was the verdict of
all, even the musicians.
On Thursday night of last week
Miss Mabel Roberts entertained
about twenty of her intimate friends
at her home. Various games were
INDUCED in and refreshments were
served. All report having had a
pleasant time,
On account of having arrived at
the age of fifteen, Herbert Martin
on last Monday night entertained
about twenty five intimate friends
at his home. Various games were
played after which delicious refresh
ments were served. His g u e s t
after wishing him many more such
happy Occasions departed for the
several homes aoout ii o'clock.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02

'Justis" beer, beer that is repre-
scented to our soft drink merchants
as a non-alcoholic by the whole.
salers. We feel that all these man
ufactures of the near beers should
be forced to back up their gaaran-
tees.
Joe l.. Gearhart of south of
town was in a few minutes shop
ping Wednesday morning. Joe is
one of our best farmers and is max
ing hay while the sun shines, too.
We notice several of the Baptist
brethren of the Heelstring neigh
borhood attending the services at
the Baptist church. The house
has been full to overlooking most
of the evenings the past week and
Sunday evening, something like a
hundred and fifty failed to get in
side the building.
hev. j. A. Spence and vile of
Middlebrook, and Geo. Bigger and
wife of Biggers, visited j. W.
Abbott and family Sunday.
Sam Sims and family have been
visiting with H. L. Sparkman,s and
Lon Parker's families this week.
Z. McElvea of Bigger, was in
town a few minutes Wednesda V
morning on business.
Lon Parker will represent the
Jackson Loan Company of Aississ-
ippi. This makes two good com
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02

All persons are hereby forbidden
to trespass or go upon any of the
lands Of the undersigned for any
purpose without first obtaining per-
mission. Any person found tres
passing on and of said lands will be
prosecuted to the full extent Of the
law. FRANK HICKMAN,
44.4t. 0conee, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02
for Road 0yerSeer

We are authorized to announce
r. p. Hester as candidate for the
office of road overseer Of Reyno
township, subject to the decision of
the Democratic voters of Rcyno
township.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02

Miss Mae Grisso returned home
last week from a visit to her parents
at Mammoth Springs.
Miss Maud Robinson spent the
latter part of last week with friends
and relatives at Reyno.
T. F. Mclaughlin and H. R.
Bridges of Black Rock were bust
ness visitors in Pocahontas yester-
day.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02
For Road 0verSeer

The Star Herald is authorized to
announce r. M. Johnston of Rey-
no as a candidate for road overseer
of Reyno township.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02
sesssesttseesessssseeesess
. Local and otherwise
Observation-Disclosures

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Prof. G. G. Brough, of Fayette-
vile, was IN Pocahontas the latter
part of last week circulating among
old acquaintances,
Miss Mona Gist of Success was
in Pocahontas last Sunday the
guest of friends.
Hubert Nicks of Biggers was a
business visitor to the county seat
last Monday.
Don't forget the barbecue at
Brockett on September 10th, the
last day of the candidate speaking.
q. X. Tallifarro, engineer on the
local between this place and Poplar
Bluff, who has been off duty for the
past six weeks, returned last Tues
day from his farm near Mammoth
Springs and resumed his run Thurs
day.
M. F. S | oar of Imboden was
transacting business in Pocahontas
the latter part of last week.
Don't forget the barbecue at
Brockett on September 10th, the
last day of the candidates speaking.
For SALE-An room home in
a good location in Pcoahontas,
near the school building. Modern
conveniences. Cali or write Pearl
Bispham, Pocahontas, Ark.
Don't forget the barbecue at
Brockett on September 10th, the
last day of the candidates speaking.
Ben Smith, who is running as
conductor on a Frisco freight out
Of Oscola, spent last Sunday with
his family at this place.
Alec Goldsmith was called to
Walnut Ridge last Sunday morning
on Cd account of the illness of his
sister.
Mrs. Throgmorton will begin
teaching music on Sept. 5th. All
who wish to take under her instr uc-
tions should call on her as early as
possible.
G. o. Light, prominent bust
ness man of Paragould, was trans
acting business matters In Pocahon-
tas last Tuesday.
N F. Gallery, Jr., of Black Rock
was in Pocahontas Tuesday.
The Springfield Business College
has loaned over $4,000 to worthy
young persons wishing to attend
school and secured positions for
them after they graduated so they
could pay it back. Anyone with
ability and pluck can get an educa-
ton. Send for catalog.
| w. M. Forester who is employ,
ed by the Black Rock Lumber Com
pany, came up to Pocahontas last
Monday evening in his motor boat.
He informed US that the trip was
pleasant one and that he made it in
good time. He has an excellent
boat and f n gasoline engine.
S. Blansett, of Imboden, was
business visitor in Pocahontas last
Tuesday morning and made our
Office a pleasant call. The Star
Herald will keep him posted here
after of the news of Northeast Ar
kansas
Mr.. and Mrs. l. S. Hurst of
Maynard, passed through Pocahon-
tas last Tuesday morning, enroute
to Jackson county, where they will
visit relatives for some time. They
inform us that they expect to move
to Oklahoma in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Graham spent
Sunday at Valley Chapel.
DR.. G. E. Pringle returned Tues
day noon from a business trip to
Little Rock.
Atty. A. ]. Witt was at Bigegrs
on professional bushes Monday
morning.
Miss Eula Martin returned Mon
day from a weeks visit to relatives
and friends at Biggers and Reyno.
Ralph G. Lehman of Cotton
Plant Ark, passed through Poca-
hontas Tuesday from Maynard,
where he had been visiting his par
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02

panies in this city that will assist
You to build a home.
Will Stout of Maynard was here
the first of the week after lumber.
Lamb and Parker are doing a nice
business in the building material
business. Thew have just recently
engaged In this business, but the
way they are meeting the prices is
most encouraging. If you need
any building material it will pay
you to call and look at their stock.
II. l.. Sparkman t. Jesse Red
WINE are both in the st. Louis mar
kets buying goods for their large
stores.
L. Wilmington, manager for the
j. NJ. Hawks business was in lit
tie Rock the first Of the week,
While there he purchased a few
bills of goods for their large bust.
ness.
We had socialist speaker here
the middle of the week, but he
made a rather tame talk as far as
we could hear. The socialist
propaganda will make very little
Roadway in this county. We of
the south are not yet willing to say
and practice social equality of the
races and the socialist doctrine
forces that situation. No give us
personal ownership yet a while.
Give us regulation, economic regu-
lation.
Miss Merriott of Ravenden
Springs, returned home Tuesday
She has been visiting at Nj. L.
Adams the past week.
Mrs. Wallace Brown and Mrs.
Mollie Vosberg and son Floyd, of
Brooking, Clay county, accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Quellmalz,
Mrs. Arthur Quellmalz and chill
dren and Miss Kate Gymer of St.
Louis, spent one day last week with
Mrs. L. F. Maynard.
Wallace ]. Brown of Bookings
Clay county, accompanied by g. H.
Beasly was in town a few hours
Tuesday.
The meeting at the Baptist
church has been great meeting,
something like is conversions al
ready and in accession to tie church
this Wednesday of the second week.
The meeting has suffered somewhat
on account of Bro.J. G. Vaughn be-
coming sick Sunday afternoon and
not being able to attend, however,
the pastor, Ed. Lewis, has been
doing the preaching in the absence
of Bro Vaughn and the services
have been we'll attended and the
interest good. Tuesday Bro. Lew
is had phone message calling him
TO the bedside of his wife and her
sickness together with that of Bro.
Vaughn has been very heavy on
him to keep the church work going.
Ed. David Sharp of Pitman hap
pened through our town Tuesday
and preached for the pastor morn
ing and evening and will assist in
the meeting for day or two.
w. Z. Navy has sold his residence
property in the south part of town
to P. E. Smith.
Theo. Rice moved Tuesday to
his property In the south part of
town and j. L. johnson moved up
from Johnson's landing to his prop
erty on second street.
Tom Fry moved into D. w. Rey-
nolds property on first street Tues
day.
Ed. j. A. Wheatley, wife and
daughter Pearl, from Datto, attend
ed the services at the Baptist church
one day last week.
L. F. Blankenship, editor, of
the Star Herald, was in town over
Monday night to Tuesday.
Z. G. Mock and Lon Grissom of
Maynard, passed through our city
Sunday enroute to the St. Louis
markets.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1910-09-02
PROGRAM FOR
TEACHERS MEETING
To be Held in POCahOntdS on
September 10th and 18th
SEPT. l6, 1880 P. N.

l. Invocation-Gilford James.
2. Welcome Address-W. H..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
HOW THE TAX PAYERS MONEY
 IS EXPENDED
Fire Department Gets Sub Committee List Showing Items Sub Dividing
 Its Appropriation.
List is Furnished by Mir. Paige, Who as Acting Member of Sub Committee, Directs Expenditure of Almost Guar. ter Million.

How the sub committee system of spending money works in the Board of Apportionment, was we'll illustrat- ed, Saturday, when the Fire 9Comnis- sioners, received from Allan w. Paige, a list showing the items for which $207,S25 appropriated to the department, may be expended.
 Theoretically there were two mem bers of the sub committee on fire de- partment, but one was absent, and MT. Paige was the sole member act ing.
 Not a member of the Board of Ao- portionment, the City Auditor, tn , clerk of the Fire Department, the clerk of the Board of AppOrtiOnme2 e2lt, or the Fire Commissioners, knew now this almost quarter of a million dol lars Of the peoples money was to oe spent, until MT. Paige gave them tfIe knowledge This illustration shows has passed. It was intended, wh:4n the board was created that it's mem hers should know of every item on the list and closely scrut1nize it. But the other members of the board were on subcommittee and had budgets of their own to look after. It is partments have learned, up to this time, how they may spend their ap- dpropriations.
 The fire department appropriations, as arranged by MT. Paige are follows:
 Regular-Blacksmith and repairs. $500; chemical supplies, $250; coal and wood, $3,00O; furniture, s20n; fire alarm, $1,5Oo; feed, $9,OOO; horses. $3,ooo; hydrant repairs, $6Go; harness and repairs, $500; laundry $1.1oo; supplies (generaD. $5,5oo; telephones, $7o0; veterinary, $500. wagon and truck repairs, $500; wa ter S2OO; salaries, $153,875.
 SpeciaI-Defciency feed and coaD s1,3o0; Land, for new house. $2,50o; autonaobiIe-comb engine, $S,500; EufIding repairs, s2,500; building re- pairs No. house, s1,OOo; cable, $2.- 0eO; engine repairs, $7Oo; electric lights and power, $1,40O; equipment (new) S350; fire alarm boxes, $8U0; hose renewals, $2,00O; hydrants id setting, s3.6OO; insurance, $15O. Total SPOT, 1925.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
BUILDING TRADES SOON TO DEMAND SATURDAY
 HALF HOLIDAY OF BOSSES

As May Day approaches the unions in the building trades in this city are considering demands for better con- d1uons. An effort made by the un- ions to hold 8 conference with the master builders, Feb. 25, failed to at tract the bosses. Only one employer a carpenter, appeared.
 Since then the Interstate Associa- ton has sent out a letter to the effect that the unions are getting ''impudent again." and advising members not to heed demands.
 The building trades will seek, it is said, a half day off on Saturday with a fiat weekly wage, and no deduction for the half day.
 The program of the unions has not taken any settled form, however, aI- though it is understood that the lead of the unions believe that some thing should be done this year to better conditions because of the in creased cost of living.
 The circular letter sent out by the unions which received only one re- sponse is as follows:
 'fSir:-At a conference held by the Journeymen Carpenters Masons Plumbers and Painters, the following resolution was adopted:
 sfWhereas, The conditions now ex- ist in the building business of this city are not in keeping with condi- tions existing in other cities; and,
 Whereas, We believe there should be some action taken by both Mas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
ANOTHER SHOOTING AFFRAY FOLLOWS
 GAME OF MORRA
Man Made "a Target, He Claims, By His Own
 Brother

Morra, the Italian gambling diver sion that recently led to an attempted murder in a Hallett street saloon, all but led to murder, Saturday night. when Frank Minuntoe of BAY Willard street, was made the target for a .32 ca1ibre pistol, in the hands, he alleges of his own brother.
 The game broke up in a quarrel. Cos mo Minutoe of 374 Waterview avenue, left Franks company. Just after 2 o'clock Frank heard his name called outside his home. He stepped to the door and was called forth into the darkness. He had taken only few steps, he says, whei his brother shot at him. The bullet missed it's mark and inbedded itself in a bui1ding.s
 To-day Frank told his story to Prose cutor Redden who issued a warrant for Cosmo charging him with assault with intent to kill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
$9O,OOO
 HARBOR
 PROJECT
Government Engineer Rec ommends Certain I'm provements In Pequon- mock and Cedar Creek.

Washington, March 7.-The report of the army engineers on the survey of Bridgeport Harbor authorized un- der the last river and harbor act, has been sent to Congress. Colonel Tay- Tor, engineer in charge of waterway improvem ments in Connecticut, recom- mended the following Improvement: ::
 Dredging an eighteen-foot channel up the Pequonnock river to a point 1,50O feet below the head of the mel and cutting off certain bends; deepening to twelve feet Cedar Creek throughout it's length up the head of each branch, with slight widening at some of the bends; extending dreds- ing to the twe1ve-foot contour line under water in Long Island Sound.
 The estimated total cost of this inn provement is $9O,0OO and the annual cost of maintaining the improvement is estimated at $6,O00.
 Colonel Taylor expressed his opin. ion that as the project was especially worthy of the attention of the fed efal goVernnent,e it's entire cost should be borne by Uncle Sam. The engineer review board reached the conclusion that while the improve ment was worthy of government ap- proVal, the question whether some of the expense should be borne by the municipality, or other local agency, should be left for Congress to dete~- mine. Colonel Knight, division en- gineer of the New York headquarters, and General Marshall, chief of en- gineers, agreed with the local en- gineer and the board. The Bridge port project is now eligible for con- with the pending river and harbor bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

ters~ and Journeymen that would re- suit in a benefit to all concerned; therefore be it resolved:
 That, a call be issued for a joint conference composed of Masters of all crafts as above and a committee of five Journeymen from each of the above crafts to be held at Carpen- ters Hall, 1199 Broad St., Friday evening, February 25, 1910; or at any other time and place designated by you or your craft.
 Secretary of Conference,
 THOMAS BURNS"
 A Farmer reporter talked with an officer of one of the unions this morning. He said that he did not know what the next move of the unions would be, but there would probably be some demand made for better conditions on May l.
 A member of the Interstate As sociation said this morning: f'I don't hear any complaint from any of my employees. The unions may be in d position to make demands but ac- cording to my way of thinking there are too many workmen in Bridgeport who are not affiliated with the or ganizations. The circular letter look ed like bluff to us and we believe we are strong enough to call it.
 ''The unions desire to sign agree ments with the masters that will eN- pire the same date. At present the most of us who hire help like the open shop pretty well.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
ROBERT EMMET
 CLUB MEMORIAL
Polls Theatre Filled With Immense Audience Charm
 ed By Fine Address
Delightful Program of Song and Music Interspersed With Tragic Story of Irish Martyr.

The audience which assembled last evening at Polls theatre at the mem orial exercises to the memory of Robert Emmet, the Irish martyr, was in all respects the most representa- tive and in point of numbers tIie largest in the history of these an- niversary observances. Hon. Alex ander I. Rorke, brilliant young New York lawyer, delivered tho oration and his address proved most interesting and instructive. His eff fort was listened to with the closest attention upon the part of his hear CTS and many times he was inter rupted by outbursts of applause His treatment of the theme was masterly.
 He possesses oratorical gifts not usually found in men so young and on all sides were heard enconiums for his splendid performance. As has ever been the custom with these der tn eauspices of the Robert Elm met club of this city, a delightful program of song and music was af- forded. The artists comprised the Hartigan, Mrs. Philip T. Curran, Messrs. Peter F. Radican of Hart ford, and Joseph Clabby, John Hughes, and James F. Mahoney of this city.
 The Wheeler & Wilson orchestra played Irish melodies in fine fashion. The songs that were sung were S1ngu- lar1y appropriate, being the better known compositions Of famous Irish composers. All of the singers were in excellent voice with the result that the entertainment proved most en- joyab1e.
 Dr. J. H. Callahan was temporary chairman and introduced MT. James l.. McGovern as permanent chairman of the meeting. MT. McGovern in brief and appropriate remarks in which he outlined the purpose, for which the Robert Emmet Club exists, introduced the distinguished speaker of the evening. Following the ad- dress of MT. Rorke, Dr. Callahan read a set of resolutions in support of the principles for which the Clan-a-gael stands and they were adopted by the meeting on motion of Major J. H. McMurray with a mighty affirmative shout.
 A most generous reception was ac- corded to MT. Rorke when introduced to the audience. He said in part:
 (Continued on Page S.1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
LINEMAN SHOCKED
 FALLS INTO TREE
Right Hand Comes In Con- tact With Live Wire, Al most Burning Off His Fingers and He Is Sent Tumbling Downwards.
Especial from United Press. )

New London, March While work ing in the uppermost branches of a tall tree on Bank street at noon to-day Henry Johnson, of Coleman street, came in contact with a. live wire which gave him such a shock that he lost his hold and fell 20 feet, his body lodg- ing in a crotch of the tree where he re- mained fully half hour before a rescue was effected.
 Johnson, who is a lineTnan for the Western Union, was repairing fallen wires and climbed the tree to straight en some tangled wires. Unaccountab- ly his bare right hand came in con- tact with a live wire, burning the fng- CTS almost off the hand. Strange to say, instead of tightening his grip on the tree, the current sent him tumbling down wards
 After many intellectual efforts, a, pc destrian, who saw the accident, final ivy climbed to where Johnson was 1odg- ed and brought him safely to the ground. Johnson is now in his home in a serious condition. While his ul- innate recovery is expected, it is said that he will be confined to his bed for several weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
CrJpAHY INsANELY JEALOUS OF WIFE WHO WAS
 REIGNING SOCIETY BELLE

Omaha, Neb. March That John r. Cudahy is insanely jealous is the statement of Mrs. John c. Cowin, mother of Mrs Cudahy, whose hus- band is accused of attacking Jere Lil- lis. millionaire banker. at Kansas City, with a knife.
 Mrs. Cudahy's father is now on his way to Kansas City Mrs. Cowin stated that Cudahy had these spells frequently. They are nothing new, " She said.
 esIt is not probable that Mrs. Cud- ahy will leave Kansas City following 11ef husbands outburst. She will re main at home with her children, de- elared Mrs. CCwin- Mrs. Cowin- also stated that if anybody was to leave Kansas City it would be Cudahy.
 The Cowins are among the oldest and best known families in Omaha. Mrs Cudahys was Miss Edna Cowin before her marriage. She was a so- ciety belle and was once queen of the Ak Sur Ben carnival. the highest so- cial tribute the city can pay to wo- man
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
INVENTOR WINS
 IN SWORD DUEL
DIR. DOZEN WOUNDS CAPTAIN LANGENBROCK, THEN PARTI- CHANTS BECOME RECON CTTFD

Especial from United Press.)
 Nice, March 7.-Dr. B. Doyen, the inventor of a duelling sword, was victorious today in sword duel fought with Captain Constant Von Langenbrock of the Belgian army, in a restaurant at Roux, five miles from this city. Dr. Doyen wounded Cap tain Langenbrock in the arm, termi- hating the duel after which the parti cipants became reconciled and re- turned together to Nice.
 Dr. Doyen alleged that Captain Langenbrock took the part of a wom- an of the under world who had in suited Mime. Doyen.
 A few years ago pr. Doyen was sued by the late George Crocker of San Francisco, for $2O,000 which he alleged he had paid Doyen for treat ing Mrs. Crocker for, cancer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07

If plans now considered by the Post Office Department at Washington do not fail, there will be several post of fees in small towns near this city abolished and be placed under the jur- isdiction of the Bridgeport office as sub-stations.
 It was learned from a competent au- thority this morning that it will not be long before the post offices of Strat- ford, Fairfield Southport, Long Hill, Stepney. Trumbull. Huntington. and other small places in this vicinity will be so treated.
 Several of the large magazines of the country have been discussing the re- districting of the country into post of fee districts in order to prevent the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-07
LITTLE TOWN OFFICES
 TO BE SUB STATIONS
 AOF BRIDGEPORT OFFICE
Postmaster Margold Has Heard of Redstricting Plan But Does Not Know What Towns Will Be Subor dinated to Cut Down Clerical Work of Washington Department

clogging of the clerical machinery of the department at Washington. The plan proposed for this section is Fe- lieved to be in keeping with the reGis- tricting plan.
 Under the new scheme all of the post offices in the small towns which now make a report direct to Washington will make regular reports to Bridge port, and only one report will go into Washington instead of seven or eight.
 Postmaster Marigold was asked about the matter this morning. He said that he had no knowledge of the plan taking any definite shape as yet, but that he would not be surprised if it went into effect. Of towns that would be placed in the Bridgeport dis trict. if any, he- had not the slightest Knowledge, he said.