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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
SANDERSON & CHUTE
 TAKE 4 LAl ON OTTER


 Determined to have another crack at the elusive streak of Otter creek, Sam Sandetson, the well-known miner went out to 1-b this week to begin active operations on the upper 320 feet of the claim where he recently took d lay in partnership with Jerome Chute,
 This is six-bit lay and Sanderson will spend the balance of the winter there before putting on machinery in the spring. The ground holds forth much promise for it was here that Charley Goebel found $2.50 dirt in the hole that was sunk in the old channel of Otter creek after the stream was diver, ed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Drugs Arrive From Nome

Fred Peterson, the man vi o once had boat which was wrecked, got in from Nome Friday night after a some- what stormy voyage. His trip had been made in the interests of the City drug store, and he brought back about 500 pounds of pills and things designed to feed the hungry. From Dikeman he was accompanied by Harvwick, who brought in several hundred ponnds of fish
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
BILL SAYS HE JUST
 WILL HAVE DANCES

There will be 8 social dance at Ans ley's hall, on Richmond street, tonight (Saturday) as usual, for Bill has en- tered into partnership with Mrs. Maher and MT. Kemp, recently of Nome, and this branch of the combination will furnish the music.
 Bill says there will be s dancing school started in the near future, and those desiring to attend may leave their names with Bill at Landahls Emporium.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Statehood for Alaska
 Says Senator Bourne

Washington, Dc I6-Oppo- ~iiion to Pre- ident Tail's plan for d commission form ot government for Alaska is beginning 10 develop the senate aud the house, and tle chief executive will not have clear sailing Ill his efforts to pass the Beveridge bill, Senator Bourne "f O'egon announced today that he is opposed to the commission form of government and that hc would advocate full statehood for Alaska
 Full line OOticAl goods at Simpsons.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
He Says They Are Nuts

Denver, Dec. Former Cover nor Adams iii d speech Eere last night scored the opponents of lhe consel vation idea ill no uncertain terms, declaring that the movement to bottle up the natural resources $ ot the country O. the benefit ol flu ,ure generations is fo,m ot lunacy
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Senator LOrimar Cleared
 In Spite of Charges

Washington, Dec. I4-In spite ot the fact that mary members ot the Illinois legislature confessed to having received bribes to vote for Senator Lorimer, the Investigating committee of the senate Ina, decided to clear To inner of the charge that he was elected by corruption.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Quits the Guggenheims

Seattle, Dec. l6.-Captain Jarvis has resigned his position as coast repre- sentative of the Guggenheims, and is now in New York discussing with them the appointment of his successor, Jarvis has plenty of money and will not retire from active business, but will work for himself.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
TaWney Paws the Atmosphere

Washington, Dec. Is, l6,-Congressman Tawney, of Minnesota, this afternoon unmerciully scored the militarists Of the United States who are soaring the country with the story that the states re entirely unp epared for war with any foreign oyur
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS
IDITAROD HOTEL

Ed Britt. L Schimmelfenning. L 6 Robe, T M Price, E k Aubert, Ch'- Lynn, John H Sutton, Jack Trick. Joh@ Salo, Joe Nikkanen. Jack Shropshire, Wm Gus afsou, c E Craig, P MichelS. Axel Hendrikson. Sam Luoma, R Mar tin, John Henderson. Ed Oksanen, + Steckley, Joe Kamanski, A Berg, c F T Olson, E Hoosey, Jacob Kosolo, F Engelslot, Jack Horney, Mrs. Eato,. Ole Nelson, M Marston, Aleck Larso , Abs Saasta.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Mrs. Albright Entertains

At big dinner which was pro- nounced the hit of the season, Mr. and Mrs. George Albright, of Ia Otter, entertained on New Years day, acting as hosts to ab,uL 50 guests. The affair was huge success and will long be re- membered on the creek.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Ellis Wouldn't Accept

Washington, Dec. l6.-Wade Ellis, formerly assistant to the attorney-gen eral, today declined the appointment of judge in the new court of commerce, rendered him by the President.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Restaurant Nov
 Feeding Prisoners

Finding the market too stiff for the government allowance, Deputy Marshal Donovan completed ar engagements with Charley Miller ot tie MerchantS Cafe last week whe' eby the prisoners and insane patients in the federal il are be ing fed frOm tue restaurant
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Democratic Governors Feed"

New York, Dec. l6.-All the Demo- cratic governors recently elected in the Eastern states were banqueted here last night by the National Demo- cratic Club, in celebration of the re- turn of Democratic political success.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Another Strike Reported on Snow Gulctn

from Il pans This ground is owned by Smeaton & Larson, Tom Greer, Al Mcdonald and others, and i$ close the Ruby association from whence A. B. Fergu recently reported good pay
 Bill Sargent, the widely known old timer, who came in from that section Friday says that the prospects he ever encountered.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

According to the latest reports received from the Donlan creek section of the kuskokwm, good pay has been struck in places and the prospectors there going their work with renewed vlgOr upon the almost certain promise that they in real placer country.
 The news brought in last week and is to the effect that $i ground has been struck Ia. Snow
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

gulch which means claim above the mouth. This is Smeaton & L1rsons ground and the pay struck by John Larson Tom Mclean, formerly of Dome estimates this pay at S4 to the foot. Mclean is sinking on 8a. Snow guch.
 Again, at the mouth of Ruby creek, on the Diamond association, the left limit of Donlan, Charles McClan has just got down with a hole where he banned s. 20
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Letters at BudWeiser

With the last carrier from Fairbanks came two letters addressed in care of the Budweiser saloon, They are for Dennis O'Donnell and Frederick Werther.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
They All Went Wet"

Victoria, B. C., Dec. 16. In the cleo tions throughout Western Canada the "dry" ticket was generously rejected by the voters of all provinces. :,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Ike Taylor Dead

Seattle, Dec. l6.-Isaac P. Taylor. the well-known broker and clubman, died here today of diphtheria.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
SpeciaI-5Oc Each

Choice of any fancy pillow top in the house. KEMP & CO. Second ave.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

Just received fine line of high-grade Hamilton watches. Call and see them. We need the money. SIMPSONS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
M'DONALD HOTEL

Judge NJ E Heavey, H R Sebe, J21' B B Smith. Ed Williams, R Lan:.- don, J C Junkins, Tom Burns, James Hagan, Mir and Mrs Lamky, John j Blair, Chas Strandberg, Emil Johnso.', o Peterson, Geo Riley, Fred Vogler. I E McGinn, M Thorsen, c Warren, Ben Nelson. Chas E Larson, Oscar Gardner and wife,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Congressman Cook Dead

Washington, Dec. l6. Congressman Joel Cook, of Philadelphia, who dropped on the street recently after an attack Of apoplexy, died here today. Cook was for 45 years journalist, having served as war correspondent with the Army of the Patomac, and later on Philadelphia papers. He was elected to the 60th and 6lst congresses, and was prominent author on matters of travel.
 Best watch repairing at Simpsons.
 Manuel sells Book cigars
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

See Johns, one for La Verdad, Book. Fl Preceedo, Oplimo, Havana cigar :, tobaccos, Bicycle cards-wholesale d. trihutor.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
Sporting News of the
 World by Telegraph

San Francisco, Dec. I4-Fong I've, a Chinaman, has entered all aeroplane and will fly in the big aviation meet here
 Oklahoma City, Dec. I4-The promoters of the Attell J,ff O'Con- nell fight which was held here last night, in the fifth round declared the fight off and all bets likewie. catching the fighter stalling,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

New York, Dec. l4-LybSZsko, last night took two straight falls from Dr. Roller tf Seattle.
 Chicago, Dec. 14-Jack Johnson has agreed 10 meet the victor i'll the Lang ford Jeannet,e fig 't which is scheduled 10 be pulled of in Paris in February. Johnson says he will make the necessary arrangements later,
 Chicago, Dec. I4-Booker T. Washington today turned down Jack Johnson's invitation to lunch con. (No,e: Chances arr that Jack was going to have fried chlck, ell, too
 San Francisco, Dec I4-Promo ter Blok today took out rain ill surance policy for the 20 reund fight here next Saturday between One Round Hogan and Johnny Frayue
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

Ramps sells Book cigars,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08
SPECIAL LADIES' FELT SHOES S2.oo PAIR. Regular $3. 50 quality.
 KEMP & O., Second ave.
S 2 E EClAl l

Worden sells Book cigars.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-01-08

Manuel sells Book cigars.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

paper draws snstenance from the
grass roots and thrives best when
the editor comes closest TO the hearts
of his subscribers. He must wei.
come the newborn babe one day,
and on what seems like the morrow
he must describe the babe OF Yester-
dav as the bride of unstinted charm
and grace. Every death is close to
him, every success, every promotion
in business, every graduation from
the high school. Clippings from
his paper are found, yellow and
faded, in the family Bible, and each
of them, to somebody, marks one
of the mountain peaks or deep val
leys of life. Mr.. Knox makes
good case for his occupation, and
happy indeed is the man who sees
his work not as a necessary task,
but as the highest and most agree
able Of opportunities. Golfers
Weekly.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

An Elevenpoint river farmer
writing to his friend back East, try
ing 10 give them some idea of the
soil out here, said they had to NOW
she grass on the sod house floor
every day to find the baby. One
family near him had twin babies
with only one cradle, and the kid
that bad to sleep on the floor grew
twice as fast as the other. Where
the soil is richest a man dare nO'
stand on one foot for any length Of
time lest that leg become Longer
than the other and bother him il
walking.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
The Country Editor

What is the most agreeable oc-
cupatiOn? Doubtless our readers
would answer that question IN a
hundred different ways. Orr mind
has been carried back to a news.
paper article written by Clyde H
Knox, editor and owner of the
Times.Star of Sedan, Has. and
published in the Beacon of Wichita,
Kas. In his opinion the deal life
consists in conducting a Kansas
country weekly. The country edi-
tor, he thinks, lives longest and
dies happiest, and heaven seems just
a little nearer to the shop than to
any other point on earth, Such a
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
OFFICE PHONE NO 30.

There is feeling among a few
citizens OF the country toward those
who live in town that certainly
should not exist They seem to
have an idea 1--WE don't know Why
that the people of the towns are try
ing to oppress them and they are
always found fighting, teeth and
tOenail, against any movement ad-
yanoed by the business men for the
best interests of the entire citizen
ship. They seem to think that if a
movement benefits a town it hurts
the country. There never was a
greater mistaken idea conceived in
mind of man than this. Anything
that is of benefit to the town is of
benefit to the country and whatever
benefits the country districts, is
as a matter of course, a benefit to
the towns. 1t takes a united etfory
on the part of the entire citizen
ship to make country move for.
ward and develop as it should. We
know the people of Pocabontas are
always ready and willing to assist,
an any way possible, any movement
that is for the advancement of our
county in any way and we sincerely
hope that the few citizens who are
always knocking on everything that
does not SUIT their particular fancy,
will quit knocking and join the big
throng of boosters. You will feel
much better and the world will grow
brighter for you day by day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

me or for information leading to
her recovery. j. r. DAVIS,
o st. Brockett, Ark.
Mat Price of Golden City, Mo, ,
has been in Pocahontas this week
looking after his farming interests
in Randolph county.
The annual fair, given by the
ladies of St. Paul's Catholic church
last week, was a decided success IN
every particular. Nearly three
hundred dollars was received for the
churb during the two days.
WANTED-We want men and
teams to work off 5000 acres of
timber into logs, ties bolts and
piling. Write or call on Pooahon
tas Lumber Co., Pocahontas, Ark.
7-tf
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

Democrats will not lack for suit
able material In the coming Nation
al convention. Several prominent
men, big men, are mentioned for
the presidential nomination, chief
among whom Is Gov. Wood
row Wilson. Other prominent
democrats are Champ Clark Of
Missouri, Gov. Harmon of Ohio
and Jos. w. Folk of Misso ouri.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
The Carlisle Independent trutl

The Carlisle Independent truth,
fully states: "Hhe meanest man
I'm town is the man who is contin.
pally 'butting in when our real
estate men have homeseekers or in.
Vesters here. This same man
wouldn't spend cent Tor any kind
Of pablo Improvement, but takes a
special delight in knocking on some
land man who is worth more to the
country IN a single week than a
colony of the knockers would be in
lifetime"
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

Attorney General Norwood is
demanding retrenchment in the ex-
penditure of the states money. He
says that Sl4O, 600 may be saved by
restricting Legislative sessions to
sixty days; that $4,000 could be
saved by disseminating the printing
of the journal of the house and SEN
ate; that 100000 might be saved
by consolidating the railroad and
lax commissions.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

The StqrHerald has just installed
new gasoline engine, manufactur.
ed by the Gray Motor Works Of
Detroit, Mich. 1t IS dandy, runs
smoothly as sewing machine and
is almost as noiseless.
Roy Jones and family Of Cross,
vile, H., have been visiting IN Pc
cahontas this week, guests of Mr..
and Mrs.. D. V. Cooke. Mr.. Jone,
is cousin of Mrs. Cooke.
w. =. Bispham has a large sup
ply Of canned goods, consisting of
Elberta peaches, White Wax soup
beans, tomatoes and pumpkins,
which he is offering at reasonable
prices. All raised and put up at
home. Order early if You want a
supply of good goods. Call phone
No. 100. III 2t.
The committee appointed to man.
age the Tri.County Teachers As.
sociatfun to be helI in POcahontas
Nov. 80, and Dec. l, are making
big preparations to entertain the
visitors. 1t is desired that this be
made the most profitable meeting
held since the association was form
ed.
CoTrON PICKERs WANTED-at
Sl.OO a hundred for picking. Hun.
dreds of acres of fine cotton that
has never been picked. Come at
once to Peach Orchard.
G. NJ. HAWKINS,
ll-2t General Merchant.
w. X. Surridge of Black Rock,
one Of Arkansas sure enough boos.
ters, was a pleasant visitor at the
Star Herald office Wednesday morn.
ing. Gen. Surridge talked of his
trip on board the "Arkansas on
Wheels" train and said it was one
of the greatest affairs he ever wit
messed and that the advertising
Arkansas received on this occasion
would be worth many thousand
dollars to the state. He also con-
firmed the report that he was a can
didate for commissioner of mines,
and agriculture.
SHEEP FOR SALE-.I have %
head of sheep for sale at my home
sA3es north of Pocabonlas, on
SS1Sn road. p" Most of sheep are
ewes. Will sell at low price.
ll-9tp. c. E. Cook.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
ENGINE FOR SALE

We have three-horse power gas
Oline engine for sale Engine is
IN good running order. Price S25.
IIall on or write Star Herald Pig.
a.. Pooahontas, Ark. ll-f.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

WnlCn aTTlVeu az "io
of this week.
W. C. Norment. the insuranc
man, is at home this week.
Work on the railroad bridge i
progressing very rapidly n o W
The workmen are putting up th,
overhead braces tins week which
makes the structure look like a rail
road bridge sure enough. 1t II
stated now that trains will be run
ming over it by Jan. lst, next.
G. A. Johnson orders years
reading Of this paper sent to him at
Attica.
T. P. EdIin, who has beer
seriously III for several days, il
still a very sick man.
B. F. Bigger of Biggers, w. R.
Brown and j. Il. Rhyme Of Corn,
inc were in Pocahontas Wednesday
on business pertaining to the Run
ming Lake ditch. Advertisements
concerning the ditch will be pub
lished in the Star Herald within the
next two or three weeks.
See our large line of sample hats.
They are going at astonishingly low
prices. Extra bargains for the
money. KERCHEvAL & RIoE.
DeClerk building. lift.
Mat Price of Golden City, Mo-,
has been in Pocahontas this week
looking after his farming interests
in Randolph county.
f. w. Richardson, a hustllng
young farmer of Reyno, was in
Pocahontas Wednesday on business.
Herbert Price, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Price of Ingram, who
las been very i'll for several weeks,
md who is now at the home of his
lister, Mrs. Dee Mock in this city,
S reported no better.
For SALE-two weanling colts,
| Elly (American) and mule. Both
rood colts. Mrs. J. L. Hill,
IO-tf. Attica, Ark.
M. W. Presson of Doniphan, Mo-,
president of the Benton Nursery
Go. is in Pocan0ntas this w-r-l
looking after the business of his
company.
John w. Price of Ravenden
Springs, John Aronholt of Elm
Store and Mark Smith of Hamil
were in town yesterday making
final proof in their homestead
claims.
DR.. John w. Abercr ombIe, form
erly president of the state universe.
ty of Alabama, was a PocahontaS
visitor last Friday and delivered a
very entertaining and instructive
lecture to the pupils OF the POca.
hontas high school.
}. w. Finley of Holmes called
Saturday and had his name re.enter.
ed on our subscription book. We
are glad to have him as a regular
reader again.
toR SALE-One black Gordo
setter bird dog, well trained. Also
automatic shot gun for sale cheap.
Apply to Will Junkersfeld at Junk.
ersfeld & Sons store.
BUSINESS HOUSE FOR RENT
Mrs. J w. Voohers, A. j. Witt
and wife, Mrs. c. NJ. kirkpatrick
and Others will leave Sunday for
Little Rock to attend the annual
meetings of the Order Eastern Star
and Masonic grand lodge.
Oiluoru Frlce OF Biggers came
down Wednesday to visit his sick
brother.
Just received a big stock of latest
style velvet hats for men and boys.
Don't buy until you have seen them.
The low price will surprise you.
hERcHEvAL & RICE.
DeClerk building. 1l.tf.
c, NJ. kirkpatrick, book keeper
for u q
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
LOCAL AND Personal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Mrs. Emma Carter was visiting
relatives at Walnut Ridge from
Friday until Sunday.
J. w. Sage left this week Tor
Paragould where he will work for
awhile. The Star Herald will keep
him posted on Randolph county
affairs.
Mrs. Fannie Harrington of
CarterviIle, Mo. and Mrs. A. j..
McCollum of Atkins, were here last
week, guests of Mrs. Z, Dalton.
The latter is Mrs. Daton's mother.
They left for their respective homes
Monday.
Otis Huffman of Paragould, l6
years old, was found dead in a
fence corner few days ago. lie
and his brother went out to look
for some colts and became separated.
The younger boy did not come
home, and a searching party found
him dead. Exposure to a storm,
to which he was exposed for two
days, is supposed to have killed
him.
Joe II. Johnston was down from
Biggers Tuesday on business.
Rev. J. f. Carter of Biggers
was a Pocahontas visitor Tuesday.
Gid Thompson brought to our
office last Saturday some specimens
of second crop apples taken from
his orchard. They were nearly as
large as hens eggs, but, of course,
were not very well developed.
If any of our readers thi nix there
is too much adyer tising IN the pa
per they should RENE mber that this
is the busy season for our advertis-
ers aud that this is the seassn when
we must make our money, if we
make any. The subscription price
hardly pays for the blank paper, so
f we Did not get this advertising
We could not last many weeks.
Kindly overlook the short comings
If the "Old Reliable" until the fall
rush is over and then we will give
you all the good news you are look
ing for.
Come to the Lemmons Studio and
see those up-to, date portraits of your
friends some of the latest and best.
Some philosopher has said that
every man should be a candidate for
some office at least once in his life
that he may know what the people
really think of him.
r. V. Frame, late of West Vir-
ginia, who arrived here with his
family few days ago, was pleas
ant caller Tuesday morning. He
informs us that he is well pleased
with this part of Arkansas and has
decided to locate here permanently.
+. Spiunenweber has a force of
hands at work this week getting
ready to rebuild his business block,
which was destroyed by fire recent
/ ly.
w. n. Stout of Hamil called to
see us Friday.
Lemmons makes all styles and
grades of pictures made anywhere.
See him before deciding to have
them made.
The Woodman lodge at Manson
was reorganized last week, at which
time so new members were added tC
the order.
Ben f. Spikes went to Little
Rock last Thursday to place him,
self in charge Of a specialist for the
treatment o f rheumatism, witt
which he has been seriously afflicted
for several years. His many friend
are hoping that he may receive
much benefit. He was accompani
ed by his brother, John Spikes.
X. l.. Mays, a prominent citizel
of Holmes, was in Pocahontas ol
business Wednesday of this week
See those up.to.date Fuzz,
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

T. [. Wright Pres. Y. G. Page. V-Pres.
Do1i5haH, Mo. Little Rock Ark
Reyno. Ark Reyno. Ark
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17
Pocahontas Star Herald

Friday, November II, 1911.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

Roy Jones and family Of Cross
vile, H., have been visiting IN Pc
cahontas this week, guests of Mr..
and Mrs.. D. V. Cooke, Mr.. Jones
is cousin of Mrs. Cooke.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

j. A. Asher Of Eluora was q
pleasant visitor last Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-11-17

Lemmons will guarantee you
just as good pictures as you will
get in the cities and at much less
cost.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
CHANDLER T0LEAvE
TONIGHT TOCHOOSE
FL|ERS' QUARTERS
Army Officer Will Spend
Week or Ten Days in
the South.

Accompanied by Colonel Anderson, of
the Seaboard Airline railroad, Cant.
Charles DeForest Chandler, command
Ing officer Of the army aviation school
at College Park, Nd, leaves the city
tonight for Camden, s. c., where he
goes to look over that town to see II
1t Is the right place for the winter
headquarters of the fiiers. Camden, one
Of the prettiest winter resorts in the
South, Is the home Of a number OF
millionaires. One of the finest polo
grounds and polo teams in the United
States are there.
From Camden. Captain Chandler will
go to Greenville, 8. c., where he will
spend Tuesday and possibly Wednesday
From Greenville he goes to Savannah
Ga. He will also reach Augusta, Ga.
and Aiken, s, c.
The question Of establishing a winter
headquarters in the South has attract.
ed more attention from that section
than any other project. The people
realize that such school would be q
big drawing card for their town, and
would bring business into the city.
Captain Chandler will be gone about
week or ten days, and following his
report back to General Allen, announce.
ment will be made as to where the
men will go.