Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-08

Frisco railroad company mas resuin
ed his duties at the station. He
laid off last Tuesday with case OF
smallpox and we are informed that
this case is now well developed, but
Notwithstanding this fact he is al
work and we are informed by
medical authority that anyone is
liable to catch the disease. If any
one catches the disease the railroad
company is liable for any damage
that may arise. The true situation
is, the railroad company has recourse
and can sue the local board of health
for criminal negligence and this is
what may happen at any time.
Quite a number of citizens from
the neighborhood of Peru were here
Saturday doing their shopping.
They say that Reyno is the place to
trade and that..the merchants, to a
man, are wide-awake to the needs of
the farmers and that they can get
bargains.
Mayor Nance returned fro m
Batesville last Sunday where he has
been for treatment for cancer. He
is much improved.
John Casinger made business
trip to Poplar Bluff last Wednesday
to consul t DR.. Mott, the eye
specialist.
Rev. Kirby Foster was at Brook
ings Saturday night and Sunday
where he held services.
Mrs. NJ. T. Burris, who has been
i'll for some time has recovered.
The frame for the large two story
residence of Theodore Rice is com
pleted and carpenters are now en-
gagged in putting on the weather
board and will soon be ready to
cover Jne same.
Mrs. j. 7. Webb of Biggers was
calling on friends here today.
tt Casey made a business trip
to the hills Saturday, returning Sun
day evening.
The BARRIERS went on a strike Sun
day and refused to open their places
of business and as a result some of
our citizens wore h ir whiskers
over the day.
Bob Hester who was recently in
jured by mule is recovering rapid
ly.
Quite a number of citizens con-
template going to the reunion to be
held at Mobile. Among them are
Thomas Robinson, James Lentz
and j. 7. Glasco.
Sid Carroll was visisor to Reyno
last Sunday evening.
Elmer Reynolds of Biggers was a
business visitor here Monday.
Charles Robertson, our jovial con-
ductor in the w. O. W., was in
town Monday and said tn a be
would be on hand Thursday night
to assist in the initiation of W o
candidates to the mysteries of wood
craft.
Joe johnson and wife went to
Ingram Saturday to visit relatives.
Charlie johnson of Success who
served this county some twenty
three or four years ago in the legis-
lature was in Reyno the first of the
week renewing old acquaintances
and also inspecting the oncre e
work that is being done here with a
view toward erecting a concrete
building at his home. He spoke in
the highest terms of the progress
Reyno had made during the p a t
six months.
]. VI. Hawks unloaded a car of
nice hay Tuesday and Wednesday.
r. Nj. Johnston was a business
visitor to Pocahontas the first of the
week.
Earle Underwood and Ed Jack
son were at Biggers this week with
friends.
The successful term of free school
that has been taught at this place
by Miss Myrtle Jackson of Poca-
hontas, closes Friday and an ele-
giant and extensive program has
been arranged for the entertainment
and closing of the school and will
be rendered Friday night. A large
crowd is anticipated at the closing
exercises.