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The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
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Fourteen Horses Burned to Death in
 Franks Establishment.
DISASTROUS STABLE FIRE.

Ffank'S EStdplISnfnenl'
 Little Rock-Fourteen horses were burned to death in fire which des- troyed Aaron Franks livery stables at Twelfth and Spring streets Friday night of last week.
 An automobile delivery wagon val ued at $l,0O0 was also destroyed, to- gether with laundry wagons, carriag- es, buggies, harness and other prop erty, valued at $6,OO0 The insurance will total about $3,000.
 A negro was sleeping in the build ing when he fire started. He was awakened by the cries of neighbors who rushed to the front of the barn. He threw open the door and rushing back into the building, led out TWO valuable gray horses. The negro re turned and succeeded in getting out two wagons, but upon attempting 10 go to the rear of the barn to release more horses found 1t a mass of fire
 When the firemen reached the scene the stable was doomed. and they turned their attention to saving adjoining property.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Biu Timber Tract Sold.

Blytheville.-A real estate transac- tfon involving more than three thou. sand acres of timber land near St. Francis, Clay county, was recently recorded. The consideration was not made public, but will probably reach S1OO,OOO, as the land, besides being heavily timbered, is very rich. The tract will be divided into small farms and sold
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Brandy pistilIerv Will Run.

Rogers.-The Benton County Apple Brandy Company, which was estab- lished here last year, is one of the largest concerns of the kind in the state. Last season only Q short run was possible on account of the short apple crop, but the crop this season promises to b heavy, and the dis tillery will probably operate on fulI time
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Preparing for commenceme nt.

lle.-Preparations for the commencement exercises at the uni versity are rapidly taking form. The commencement address will be de- livered by Prof w. w. Parsons of the Indiana State Normal School largest for years. The work of the athletic squad connected with the university is of great value to the in stitution because of the advertising received when the teams contest for honors with the leading colleges.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Marketino Strawberry Crou,

udsonia.-Marketing the straw berry crop in this section is no lit- tie task, and during the past few days no less than 750 berry pick CTS were gathering the luscious Der res for shipment
 Many of the berry pickers engaged here work their way un from Tex as and follow the ripenine of the crop on up into Missouri. They live in tents and merry scenes are some times witnessed in camp.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Teachers to Meet at Capitol.

The executive committee of .he Arkansas State Teachers Association slected Little Rock as the next place of meeting, which will be held on December 27, 2S and 29.
 It is generally believed, however, that the general revenue fund will this year fail far short of meeting the expenses of the state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Extra Session Unlikely.

Ae had as the state needs the mon ey, there is little likelihood that an extra session of the state legislature will he called. This is the opinion of officials who are in position to fore cast with some degree of accuracy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Will Grow Peanuts in Union.

ElDorado.-The farmers O. Union county are waking up to the fact that there is big money in raising peanuts, and a fairly large acroage for this season. It has been demon strated here that peanuts will pay better than cotton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Gets 300 Days for Familiarity.

Texarkana.-For no greater offense than saying Hello, sweetheart,9 Al fred Lockett was sentenced to serve 300 days. The complaining witness was the wife of Fire Chief Hussey. Lockett's defense was that he was certain he recognized the woman as an old acquaintance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Prohibitionists Active.

Little Rock.-G. H. Kimball, chair man of the state executive commit tee of the Prohibition party in Ark ansas, issued a call for a state convention to be held in Little Rock Monday, the 18th. and large del- egation was in attendance.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
INCREASED SCHOOL FUND.
Sixteenth Section" Sales in the Rice
 Belt Yield Biq Returns.

Belt Yield Big Returns.
 Little Rock.-Sheriff Screeten of Prairie County recently paid into the state treasury the sum of $17,000, being the proceeds of the sale of the sixteenth section" school lands en that county, and consequently was placed to the credit of the common school fund of the state.
 This is one of the largest remit tanees ever made to the sixteenth section" fund. The lands sold lie in the rice belt and brought good prices.
 The common school fund now con tains about $80,000 The fund ac- camulates throughout the year until the first Monday in September, when 1t iseach year prorated to the coun- ties for the use of the public schools on the basis of school population
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
Jonesboro Free From pebt.

Jonesboro.-Mayor Gregg announc- ed that the city of Jonesboro has liquidated its last obligation and is free from debt, with a neat surplus in the city treasury, Many improve. ments are promised.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-22
'sDate Set for Land ,conoress.

& Pine Bluff.-At meeting of the board of trade and the real estate exchange here it was decided to hold the first county land congress in Arkansas in Pine Bluff, Wednesday, May 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Presented with Star.
Charles Fiebig. following a custom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Nv Dear D01ukhy:

was so sorry to hear that you
had hurt your finger so badly, and
just at Christmas time, too, when
every one needs the use of every
finger. I'm glad you mentioned
about the quality of McCabe's fruit
cake as l don't think we had ever
tried It. We've bought the McCabC
cakes for more than two years aud
they've been a real blessing many
times when we had company at
the house. Mamma was Just say
ing the other day she don't under
stand how it is possible TO make
such delicious cakes every time,
for we have never had Il single
cake from there thai has not been
just perfect
After Christmas | want to get
party of girls together and take
little lunch some afternoon at the
McCabe tea room. Yesterday after
noon | went up for some ice cream
and l saw party of four girls hav-
ing a lunch and they were certain
ly having as big a time aS any girls
could wish. l ate my cream slowly
and called for a slice of the fruit
cake and really both were about
the most delicious one could posi-
bly, wish. In fact | knew McCabe'S
place was famous for It's ice cream
and | now appreciate the fame of
their fruit cake.
was astonished when in the
book section to see such a crowd of
buyers. Two of our city teachers
had a pile of books set no in front
of them and the clerk was figuring
up the bills. I counted over 40
books in the lot A Sunday school
committee was selecting another
lot equally as large and two pro
fessors from the college had their
arms full of books which they had
just selected and ] heard the clerk
say, when she footed Up the bill.
$500. and every counter seemed
equally thronged.
I've been buying my candles all
at McCabe's for several months and
I find they have the purest and
most delicious candies have ever
eaten. ! bought "a one.pound box
es most of them in fancy boxes.
and have them all wrapped ready
TO send out on Friday or Saturday
morning.
Answering youT auery about
present for your mother. since she
has already got the rug which you
intended buying for her at Nc
Cabe's, I would suggest some fine
china and perhaps a handsome
china closet. or possibly one of
those elegant mahogany dressers
which we looked at one day when
I'm McCabe's furniture department,
and you know the great bargains
they are now offering in both fur
niture and china The time is so
short until Christmas it is just
rush, Rush. RUSH all the tine, ev-
cry minute.
L0UingIy Tou1y,
Ahce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
City Chat
MISTER BLAZING FIRE.

Blaze. Mister Fire, Blaze wild all 20
might!
Drive off de col day an de blizzard in
de night!
Wen I hear you singin'-
Wen I see you blaze,
/ member bout de summer time
An watermelon days.
Blaze, Mister Fire - fill de chimbly-
place;
Bet you'll beat oil Blizzard eff you git
him in a race,
Wen l hear you singin,-
Watch you ez you blaze,
l member bout sweet summer time
An watermelon days
Frank l.. Stanton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

SIS Seventeenth street. B. F. Rhoden-
baugh.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue..
Genuine Keen Kutter" tool cab
inets at Ill e Ehleb's, 1909 Third
avenue.
Just like a bank to do business with.
The Cut Rate Loan company. Call
West III.
Guth's candy for Xmas, one TO
three pound boxes. Harper house
pharmacy.
CARROTS chocolates. Leave your
order now for Xmas. Harper house
pharmacy.
Get your Xmas turkeys, geese or
chickens at Coleman's meat market,
1913 Second avenue.
Carpenter Coal company, tele-
phone west 295. Please copy our
number in your telephone book.
You say you got your loan from the
Cut Rate Loan company? How did
you find them? Why, just lovely, ex-
actly as they advertised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

ter had been ailing for the past ten
years. but until few days ago he was
able to be about.
Mr.. Winter was born at Grosshai-
bach, Bavaria, July IS, 1S49, and when
four years of age came to this country
with his parents, who upon arrival in
the United States, settled at Henry, Ill,
Shortly after they CINE to this city,
and since then Rock Island had been
the family home. In 1867 Mr.. Winter
became identified in the liquor busi-
ness with his uncle. the late Peter
Fries. In 1850, with the late James
Mott, he embarked in the Wholesale
liquor trade under the firm name of
Mott and Winter. Five years later
Henry Lemburg purchased Mr.. Motifs
interest and the business was contin-
ued till 1890 under the firm of Winter
& Lemburg In 1890, MI Lemburg re
tired and since then Mr. Winter had
conducted the business with the assist
ance Of his sons.
SURVIVING FAMILY.
Mr.. Winter is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Johanna Winter. and eight chill
dren, Mrs. William Weinrich Louis
Winter, r. Y. Winter. Mrs. Wal
ter Howe. BAIL Winter, Flor
epce Winter, George Winter and Ar
thur Winter; his mother. Mrs. Mary
Winter, and two sisters, Mrs. Victoria
Fielder, of Champaign, H., and Mrs
Charles Zahn, Milan, and a brother,
Henry Winter
Mr. Winter was one of the oldest and
best known of the German-American
residents of the city Since the foun-
dalton of the local Turner society, he
had been prominent in the work of that
organization. He was a member of
Rock Island Maennerchor of St Johns
branch of the West Catholic union, of
Rock Island lodge of Moose and of St.
Mary's church.
THREE TERMS IN COUNCIL.
Mr.. Winter served three terms-one
in the SOS and two in the late COS in
the city council as alderman, having
been elected on the democratic ticket
He was a charter member of the old
volunteer fire department for many
years.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at o'clock from St Mary's !
church. Father AdoIph Geyer will con- /
duct the services. The Turner and /
Maennerchor societies will assist in /
conducting the services. Burial will be !
in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

good as Mrs. Austins pancake -four
Carpenter Coal company
! Sell coal. Phone west 295.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer e Trefz.
Jones, Jones, Jones! for cut rates
and decent loans.
Bird or breakfast carvers at Allen,
Myers & Company.
Go to the Packing House market
for your dressed poultry.
Go to the Packing House market
for your dressed poultry.
Mound City paints may cost a little
more, but III e Ehleb
Everybody can get a loan now at
The Cut Rate. Cal! West III.
Dressed turkeys, geese, ducks and
chickens at H. Tremann's Sons.
Dressed turkeys, geese. ducks and
chickens at Fl. Tremann's Sons.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
For an early breakfast nothing so
good as Mrs Austin's pancake flour
Kindling wood, $3.50 a load, de-
livered. Kahlke Bros. Phone West 8.
For an early breakfast nothing so
good as Mrs. Austin's pancake -four
Kindling wood, $3.50 a load, de-
livered. Kahlke Bros Phone West 8.
Attend the Transfers dance Sat
urday night, Dec. "a at Turner hall
Don't forget the closing out sale of
TOYS. pictures, etc, at theaNotion store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

citation and other friends. r.
II. Stafford, member of the firm
of Jackson. Hurst & Stafford, pre-
scented the gift in a neat little speech
in which he complimented Mr.. Ohm
sted for his faithful service. The
outer case of the watch bears the fol
lowing inscription: Presented to r.
b. Olmsted by friends in the Rock Is
land County Bar association in token
of faithful service as court bailiff'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Eleventh Hour Ideas of Use
full Gifts

10 YARD DRESS PATTERNS of
beautiful silk jacquards in ali
shades, put up in Christmas boxes.
a pattern .......-......-. $3.50
sECO SILK DRESS PATTERNS in
every shade, 10 yards in pattern,
in Christmas boxes, each $3.50
"a INCH SILK SCA7FINGS with
pretty floral and Persian borders,
a yard .............. SSC
PRETTY SCOTCH PLAID WOR
STEOS for children's dresses, in
Christmas boxes if you wish,
NdTu DOC
MEMS SILK LINED KID GLOVES
S1.25 quality, all day ........S CSC
8ERGALINE SILK REFER MUF-
FLERs, special all day 81 90
AT 10 A. Ms doz. mems knit
muff1ers, while doz. last, each in
neat box zoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Don't miss reading or finding the
Cut Rate ad. Always fair, square and
strictly on its merits.
Private rooms for ladies and gents
at the Cut Rate Loan company, 1S01la
Second avenue. Manager J. w. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

he established many years ago. pre-.
scented Sheriff O. L. Bruner this after.
noon with a gold star. emblematic OF
his Office. The star was made by Mr..
Fiebig himself and then sent 10 Chi.
cago 10 he gold plated, and II is a very
pretty affair. on II is engraved the in
scription, 20. /. Bruner, Sheriff Rock
Island County, 1910"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Gifts.

Thousands of handkerchief,
thousands of books, novels, gloves,
neckties. mufflers and scarfs, hun
dreds of pairs of silk and Isle
stockings and socks, silk suspend
ers, napkins. table linens, center
pieces, jewelry. watches, clocks,
silverware curtains, china. cut
glass dolls, games, slippers, can
dies. nuts. suitcases, bags, belts,
purses, pocket knives, bed blankets,
dress patterns in holiday boxes,
etc. etc, etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Tomorrow the Day Before Christmas When Most Stores Ar
Proud to Boast of Empty Boxes This Store Proud to be
We'll Filled With Fine Merchandise
Oh! What's all This in Toyland

vi. w IidL ) all his III lOyldIlu
So much of everything-so many
different kinds of dollies-and
games-and animals-and toys
and flexible flyers-and coasters
and engines-and wagons-and
trains-and-oh, dear, dear me!
how could anybody ever say it all
over at once and never miss! You
remember we told you how Santa
Claus emptied his whole pack right
here in this Toyland. What a busy,
busy, busy place he made of this
store The children must all come
Saturday and help carry the pres
ents away.
WHITE ENAMEL DOLL BEDS
with springs. The last
chance 14c
IRON TOYS hook and ladder fire
engines and patrols with three
horses ...........s-.. ISC
$3.50 AND $500 MECHANICAL
TRAINS with track. Clean them
MAHOGANY FINISHED PIANOS
with Is keys -.......-..S 81. 80
BLACK BOARDS on easel at Pc
ABOUT 100 KID BODY DOLLS,
some jointed. with sleeping eyes,
slightly sOiled from handling, and
worth up TO soc. Choice. lac
TIDDLEDY WINKs, complete
set .................. &c
200 25c CARD GAMES, assorted
varieties, clean EN- up at...lOc
BLACK RUBBER FOOTBALLS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 39C
DANGERLESS GUNS for small
boys OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 25C
NBREAKABLE TOY TEA
SETS . 7EH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Florida's Phosphate Valuable
Florida's phosphate exports exceed
In value $S.0O00OO a year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
BASILIUS WINTER
DIES SUDDENLY
Pioneer Merchant Expires at
Home on Twenty third Street
After Two Days Illness.
IN BUSINESS SINCE 1867
Three Terms as Member City Coun-
ell and Prominent in Affairs of
Turner's and ManDeECbOr-

Basilius Winter. prominent business
nan and former city councilman, died
this morning at 1910 at his residence,
536 Twenty-third street, after an i'll
ness of tVo DAYS of asthma Mr.. Win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Good Skating.

Celebrate Xmas Monday roller skat-
ing No better place. Band afternoon
and evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Silk Stockings Again!

Just a few days ago we told you
of some great bargains In women's
silk stockings. They sold fast. Now
here are some more. We will not
say the prices are halved, because
that would be exaggeration, but
they are priced far below what you
will find them at other stores, SOC,
S1.Co. SIPS, $500, $3.50, etc. A saw
ing quite worth your while.
Hosiery is a quick gift to get
and a pleasing gift to receive, so
why look further?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Open I onight and
Saturday Night
4 T Christmas time the packages
a with the McCabe wrappers are

most appreciated, The high quality and well
known reputation of the McCabe Jewelry, the
fame of the NIcCabe Candies, the reliability Of the
the high character of their silks their gloves, the
of their Millinery, the fame of the makers of
their China and Cut Glass, all tend make recipients
nstincvely double the appreciation and value of any
article with the McCabe the wrapper
The high standard of the McCabe gifts have become
and valued from year year until dame
fashion has given her full stamp OF approval to all Nc
cabe packages.
To the Young Mana bit of Jeyvelry in N1cCabe
box much, Yes! very much.
The Young Woman to whom you send box of
CONNECTIONS will instnctvey look at the label. If
The McCabe Candies only pure-but they're
fashionable.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-29

Griffin Blakely spent yester- day at Philadelphia.
 Miss Mary Arnold, who has been spending awhile here at the home of Dr. w. E. Arnold, re. turned home today.
 The Ladies Missionary So> ciety of the Presbyterian church held a most interesting service at the church last night, which was largely attended and thor. oughly enjoyed.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ, Kinser will 1 ,ave tomorrow mOl ming on a few weeks trip to Iowa and other Northern States, and B. C. Chandish, of Texarkana will re- lieve Mir, kinser at the depot during his absence.
 Miss Jennie Howell will leave tomorrow morning at 5:20 o'clock for New York, where on next Saturday she sails for Brazil, ex- pecting to arrive at the capital of that South American republic ron September Dist, to be then di- rected to such missionary work as the manager of the board may select.
 The Knights Templar uni forms arrived today, and we hope to see tn" "Plumed" Knights in parade sometime in the flu ture. We are informed that these uniforms are as fine as any in the state. Prescott is to be congratulated on having a Com mandery of Knights Templar, as many towns larger than Pres colt cannot maintain a Command cry.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-29

Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie returned last night from weeks stay in Chicago.
 Mrs. J. B. Whitesides, who, has been quite sick for several days, is much improved.
 We regret to learn of the ill., ness of Mrs. H. A. LoOmis, and hope she will soon be up again. Mrs. Hugh McDaniel, who has been spending awhile at Hot Springs returned home Satur- day night.
 Miss Julia Burkes, of Morgan, Texas, who has been spending a. while with her sister Mrs. Hun. ter Scott, returned home today.
 Howard Powell has returned from his trip to Magnolia made last week on foot for the purpose of mapping out a preliminary route for the Prescott & Magnolia railroad.
 The campmeeting yesterday was well attended by a large crowd of Prescott people, but the general crowd was not as large as usual. The weather was fine and the roads in good shape, and the day was thoroughly enjoyed | by all who attended.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-29
W. J. BRYAN WILL
 SPEAK AT PRESCOTT

Beginning at Little Rock on the morning of September I William Jennings Bryan will be put through political program that, for downright strenuosity, will rival the palmiest and most spectacular tours marking his candidacy for president fourteen years ago.
 As the guest of Governor Don. aghey he will travel in Rock Is. land special touring more than thirty of the important towns of Arkansas, delivering speeches at all of them and covering the en. tire run of approximately a thousand miles in four days. His speeches will of course be brief at some points, but will not come under a limit of thirty min utes at any point on the regular schedule. At the more formal stops they will take his usual range of anywhere from one to two hours.
 The date and hour of MT. Bryan's speech at Prescott is Saturday, September 10th, and 1 80 D. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-29

M S. Elizabeth Jordan, who has been touring Europe with party ot friends, came in today, and will spend awhile with relatives here before resuming her duties as teacher in the University of Arkansas.
 West Main street Saturday af- ternoon was the scene of consid- eral excitement brought on by personal difficulties be tween several members of a stave crew, who were quarrelling and fighting over business mat. ters.
 Mesdames Dan Pittman, Hugh Mcdaniel. C. P. Arnold and Chas. F. Pittman and Miss Mildred Pullman made trip to Hope to- day in the touring car of Levi Moore, driven by Charlie Lancas. ter. Tbe trip was doubtless a pleasant one.
 J. l.. Butterworth, stepfather of Mrs. Marvin Smith, has had another warrant sworn out a. gainst Mir. Smith for obtaining his marriage license under false pretenses, and will have the trial at Prescott before Squire Smyth next Saturday, provided the de. fendant can be fou nd and arrest ed. The same case was thrown out of the justice court at Elm met last Saturday, but Mir. But terworth is not satisfied with the res ut.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-29

Miss Virginia Watson has ta- ken my special teachers course and familiarized herself with my method of instruction. con sider her to be an excellent Pl- aniste and Musician and take pleasure in:endorsing her musl- cal work. Emil Llebllng.
 Chicago, August 1910.
 Miss Watson will open a Plano studio in Prescott on Sept, tue 26th and will be glad to "ecelVe application for lessons