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Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that there
will be meeting of all landholders
living IN the Little Running Water
Drainage District for the purpose
of discussing the present drainage
law as recently passed by the legis
ture. Said meeting will be held at
the w a d e James w. o. w.
hall, near Holmes, on Saturday 81,
at 2 p. m. Every one interest
ed come. Hon. p. b. Hill of Wal
nut Ridge will be present aud adj
dress the people.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
DR.. PRINGLt BUYS
DRUG STORE

A deal was consumated first of
this week whereby DR.. 9. E. Pringle,
who lost bis drug store by fire re-
Gently, became the owner of the
well known and established bust
ness of w. H. Skinner. The pur-
chase embraced the drugs and fix.
lures only, Mr.. Skinner retaining
the building, which will be used By
the new firm for the present, or un-
til DR.. Pringle can rebuild at his
old stand, which he will probably
do within the coming year.
We understand Mr.. and Mrs.
Skinner are not selling out with the
intention Of leaving Pocahontas
permanently, in fact they may not
leave at all. They have been in
the drug business IN Pocahontas for
many years and had established an
enviable reputation in the manner
of treatment accorded to many tried
and true customers. DIR. Pringle
is to be congratulated on securing
the patronage and good will of a
business so well and permanently
established as this.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
In Memory Ava Bennett

The death of Ava Bennett which
occurred May 10Th, saddened this
entire community. Dear Ava had
many loved ones W b o attend
ed the burial at the Palestine GENE.
tery and now it seems strange that
we, who knew and loved her so
well, shall never be permitted to
look upon her face again. That
bright, bea ming eye, the warm
grasp of the hand, that glorious
voice, are all lost and hushed in the
dark thrall of death. Only sweet
and tender memories remain to us.
Pointing toa higher sphere where
all partings are unknown, whe e no
tears are shed, where the weary are
at rest. There is left no taint up
on her 10 vely and true life to mar
Its sweetness. Surely such a life
and character-so nearly perfect, so
true, so devoted, deserves praise.
/ often think of our school days
together while at Pocahontas and
other places, hel face all aglow with
lovliness. | saw in all her move
ments, heard IN all her utterances
the evidence of sublime devotion.
1t was in her presence and under
her voice that / first realized the
power and true eloquence of song.
But dear Ava is gone.
I'VE are journeying in the shade,
She where flowers never fade
We are in the gloom Of night.
She where pinions flash with light.
We are weary, tempest tossed
She where rest is never lost,
We meath Heavens mighty doom,
She within that sacred home''
Myrt Bennett.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
lO6,OOO VISITORS
AT The REUNION

All calculations and estimates as
70 the number of visitors who would
attend the reunion at Little Rock
last week were discounted to very
great extent two days before the
event was over, and be it said, to
'ne credit of our capital city, that
she handled the crowd in a most
credltable manner. 1t was our
pleasure to be there during the last
Gay and to witness the manner in
which the old veterans were treated.
as well as the visitors. All honor
To Little Rock. We heard many
veterans express themselves as haV.
ing been more royalty entertained
there than at any reunion they had
ever attended.
According to the official state
ments OF the different railroads en-
terlng Little Rock the number of
visitors during the three days was a
little more than 100000.
1t is true there were some individ-
ual cases where visitors were unable
TO secure lodging and some also
who were made to pay exorbitant
prices for what they eat and were
Inconvenience in other ways, but it
was probably their own fault in not
waiting until the committees could
find time to assign them to quarters.
These committees were well organ
lied and used their very best en-
deavors to see that all the visitors
were well cared for, but they were
overworked and it is very remark
able (as many expressedr that they
succeeded as well as they did. The
next reunion will be held at Macon,
Ga.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Deaver are
visiting Mrs. beavers daughter at
Black Rock This week.
DR.. j. j. Johnson of Biggers
was the guest of Pocahontas friends
Tuesday night.
K. Newton Ellis was looking at
ter business matters of legal ua-
ture at Supply Wednesday Of this
week.
For RENT Good store building,
with residence attached. Located
at what is known as the Dan James
Mill, seven miles southeast of Poca-
hontas For further particulars
apply to Dan w. James, Walnut
Ridge, Ark, r. l, Box s5. 32 &C
Lemmons will do your photograph
ing at your home.
4 The Palace Drug Store has very
beautifully decorated window adj.
vertising "Black and White" cigars.
This is n new brand of cigars in
Pocahontas, but they are proving
to be very popular with the smokers
of our town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Normeut re-
turned Tuesday from a few days
visit to relatives at Batesvile.
Miss Lila Martin was visiting at
Reyno first of the week.
A. u. Schnabaum is having the
hardware store treated TO new
coat of paint. Fisher & Co. are
doing the work.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Cox died Wednesday and was
buried at the Masonic Gem etery.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
HAD CLOSE CALL
FOR THEIR LIVES

What came near being very dis
astTOus affair occurred at Burns
ferry on Elevenpoints river, near
the county line last Friday when
Arthur Hill, a>liveryman from I'm
bOden, who was bringing drum
mer to Noland drove off a steep
bank into deep water.
A person who claimed to be ia.
miEai with the ford at this place
told the driver that he could cross
safely if be were careful to follow
the tracks made by the other teams
that had been driven across, but 1t
seems that the driver himself was
not acquainted with this part of the
river, for be had gone but few
feet when his team plunged into
water which depth is between fifteen
and twenty feet, sinking immediate
ly beneath the surface, drawing the
heavy hack, which was very heavi-
ly laden with trunks Of samples,
down with them.
Before the drummer and the driv-
er were conscious of the impending
danger they themselves were com
pletely submerged and only by max
ing many strong efforts were they
enabled to free themselves from the
encumbrances in the hack and climb
upon the trunks, upon which they
could stand and get their heads
above the water.
A few moments later they swan
ashore, but were unable to lend any
assistance whatever to the plunging
drowning horses, which we've in
extricably entaDgled in the harness.
anG which were finally drowned,
after hard struggle.
When the horses suddenly plung
ed into the deep and swift water
the carriage tongue was jerked out
of the neckyoke and rammed into
the mud and sand of the river bed,
unfortunately being fixed immov-
able. Thus it was impossible for
the team to rise to the surface and
SWIM, or for the hack to float. The
horses, being valued at something
near $500, were dragged out of the
river today. The drummer's samples
and truhks we're practically ruined
by, the water. The total loss is esti.
mated TO be not less than 5000.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
PEACE AGREEMENT
. SIGNED IN MEXICO


/, Mex, May 81. Official
" designed representatives of the
Mexican government and the revolu.
tionists at 10 o'clock tonight signed
peace agreement t the Gus
tom house here, intended to end
the hostilities that have been waged
in Mexico for the last six months.
Though covering only the prin-
cipa points negotiated thus far,
the agreement practically records
the concessions by the government
of those demands which started on
November 20 last. kilograms an.
nOuncing the signing of the agree
ment were dispatched throughout
Mexico to revolutionary and feder-
al leaders alike.
Constitutional restrictions pre-
veGted the inclusion in the agree.
ment of the fact that the rebels will
be permitted to suggest to various
state legislatures the names of pro.
visiOnal governors and likewise the
fact that six Of the eight members
of the new cabinent have been chosen
by the revolutionists, but the agree
ment records that President Diaz
and Vice President Corral will re-
sign and that the government is to
concentrate its attentions on de-
sired reforms.
In the same room where Presi-
dent Taft and President Diaz met
two years ago, the document was
formally drafted today. The actual
signing of the agreement took place
under the most extraordinary cir
cumstances tonight on the steps OF
the custom house. When the peace
commissioners arrived they found
the custom house locked and no one
there to let Them in. Accordingly
they gathered on the steps of the
building and, while newspapermen
held matches, fountain pens were
produced and the document signed.
The agreement has preamble
setting forth that President Diaz
and Vice PresidenU Corral will re-
sign before June l.; that Francisco
Leon De la Barra will act as presl-
dent and interim; that from the date
of the agreement hOstilities shall
cease, and that the repair of tele'
graph and railway lines shall be
begun at once. 1t provides also
that the national government will
study conditions of public opinion
and come to an agreement conducive
to indemnifying the losses directly
rHreed hv the revnluticn.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL i.

WEI .si'.7IsN
Mrs. A. u. Schnabaum is visiting
in Illinois this week.
V. X. Pringle and nephew, Mas
ter Everette, returned Tuesday from
Forrestel, Mo-, where they had been
visiting relatives.
Harry Byard returned Tuesday
from HOxie where he has been at
work in drug store for several
weeks. He will resume his old
position with DR.. c. f. Pringle.
A roll call and covenant meeting
will be held at Reyno Bapt ist church
the second Sunday in June. All
day meeting and dinner on the
ground. Every member urged to
be present. f. @. NEELY, Pastor.
1T.
The streets of Pocahontas have
presented quite deserted appear.
ance this week. The farmers have
been too busy with their crops to
come to town.
The gentle ram which fell Satur.
day night was very bene fcial to
Young growing crops. Farmers say
that young cotton and corn was
never in a more healthy condition
than at present.
For SALE or TRApE-Yoke of
good, well broken young work
steers. Will sell cheap for cash or
will trade for good, fresh milch
COW. Call on S S. JACKSON,
Pocahontas, Ark. 3S-ltp.
X. NJ. Johnson, the Walnut
Ridge painter, has been doing some
more work in Pocahontas lately.
Ben A. Browns residence is being
made like new by Mr.. Johnson.
The railroad crew began work
Wednesday morning on the dump
this side of'the river. 1t will not
be many days until that part of the
work will be completed.
Perry Lewis, an old time citizen
of Randolph county, who moved to
Texas several years ago, and who
has become a wealthy citizen of
that great state, came up this week
and is visiting relatives and old
friends here and al Maynard.
The infant child of c. M. Moore
of the west side died Monday and
was buried in the Masonic cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
About Good Roads
Editor Star Herald:
sermons.

Editor Star Herald:
If you will permit me a little
space, | will drop a few thoughts
on the good roads question. If the
road law was fixed so the county
judge could give the owners of the
land, which the road runs through,
the work and let them make good
roads through their land and let the
Overseer have power TO receive or
reject, and instruct how the work
should be done. When the road is
made good and received by the
overseer, let the overseer and the
man that has made the road, agree
on a reasonable price, then let the
county Judge pay three.fourths of
what the toiler is worth and let the
overseer have charge of all the work
just as he has on all roads that is
not taken up by the culverts and
bridges. That will give him a
chance to look over the roads. /
believe most landowners IN that
way would be willing to give one
fourth Of his labor. The work
would be right at home and be could
do great deal of that when he
could not work on the farm.
DAVID MILLION.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
NOT GUILTY SAYS
FEDERAL JURY

The cases of Burl Lentz, Garland
Lovelace and Keith Witt, the three
youths of Maynard, who were charg.
ed with breaking iuto the postotiice
at that place several weeks ago,
were dismissed by tie Federal
grand jury Wednesday and the
boys have returned home.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
Back to Little Rock

Senator Henderson and Represent.
ative Jackson returned to Little
Rock Sunday to be present at the
reconvening of the Arkansas legis-
lature Monday morning.
Each branch of that body conven-
ed with the old officers presiding,
but no matters of any particular
Importance have been disposed of
so far.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26

Notice is hereby given that we
have secured new baker, one of
the best ever, in Pocahontas, and
are again prepared to furnish our
customers the best of everything in
our line. II. GsCHwENp. 86-tf.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26

There is just as much art exercised
to, day in design and coloring OF
carpets as there is in painting PIC
lures. Richardson's superlative
carpets and rugs always make a
home look cozy. A beautiful ex-
hibit at Lewis d Mldkiff's.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26
Your Business Is Banking

And directed toward that alone We do make
practice for your Banking Business except through the
medium of this paper does anxious
for business We aand if will allow the opportunity
SHALL be our aim well pleasure render you the best
service possible Good service and safety prime essentials bank
We ofe Won both
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Deaver are
visiting Mrs. beavers daughter at
Black Rock This week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-16

VALENTINE sHUFFLED THE PAGES BACK.
1907" Doyle came to HIN. Valentine
shuftled the pages back. well. that's
pretty close-that's in March. 1906.
made speech that night What was
that date again.
"Well. by" began Doyle, complete
ly nonplused.
THAT was a pretty good speech"
commented Valentine, pointing to an
other clipping-"second one l ever
made The first what was that date
February what?"
Ninth Doyle rose impatently.
''This is too good put in Valentine.
Here, look here" He indicated the
picture on the wall. who Is that as
big as life there? It's been staring us
both in the face ever since you've been
here"
Doyle went to the photograph. THAT
was on Feb. 8. 19OG-why. yes, the
photographer even dated it,
us this your Doyle pointed to one
Of the figures in the group.
''Well. look at it. II this Valentine
was in prison that must be me. You
said yourself that Sing Sing doesn't
allow boarders to 60 visiting"
Doyle stepped back in front Of Val
entine's desk.
"You can alibi yourself into hell.
Valentine. but you can't get away
from that scar on your left wrist
Doyle had reserved this telling shot
for critical moment.
II never had scar on my left
wrist" the other returned jubilantly
Lets see" the detective snapped
unbelievingly.
But that proves nothing" valen-
tine drew back as he spoke. He APP
peared unwilling to permit Doyle to
make an examination of his wrist.
''Let me see, | tell you. It's got to
be shown sooner or later. Delay won't
get you anything" Doyle was forcing
the fighting now He was certain that
he had Valentine cornered
The assistant cashier thrust his
hands behind his back.
Don't you realize he said trium,
phantly, that that is a very old fash.
toned method Of identifications Don't
You know that since the introduction
Of horsehuir in sewing wounds
there is never a SCARF" He smiled ir-
ritatingly at Doyle
AS a reply the detective bent swift
" across the desk. seized Valentines
arm and drew his left hand toward him
"Could an old scar be opened and
sewed with h0rsehair aud disappear!n
he asked dazedly as he saw the wrist
was unmarked by any indication OF a
scar.
II don't know: ! presume So" in
differently.
Doyle was silent. This last denoue-
ment disconcerted him more than had
anything else. An idea came to him
He lunged forward. clutching Valen-
tine's right hand in his own. and Jerk
ed II across the desk. Was 1t the left
wrist that was SCARED" he cried.
He pushed back the cuff. but the
surface Of the right wrist was as
M
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-16

q any deception IN 20 open ana smut
. matter. II was In prison must
b your man. II was not
"You were In Sing Sing: committed
on the 9th Of February. 1906"
February 9. 1905. was in st. Paul.
Minnesota. SIR returned Valentine
positively.
well. the proof is finally up to
you" r
''Brt my word" tnjuredly.
"Oh. you are going to talk me out Of
It."
But | can't get proof in an instant.
Go up there and investigate"
"No; it's too far. and don't forget
you were going to prove It,"
Valentine now appeared to be dis
concerted. Doyle watched him curl
ously. He did not underestimate the
cleverness of the young man who had
outwitted the veteran tratkers Of men
for years and whose escapades extend
Cd over half a continent. But he was
anxious for the next step in what he
considered colossal attempt at de-
ception.
CHAPTER XIV.
Y VALENTINE broke the silence
But to prove so important
" matter so suddenly-on q
seconds notice why. no man
on earth can Wait. If ! happen tC
have that scrap book here; brought il
down one day. and if"-he opened a
dra wer-"here it is. OF course there
may be nothing here on the exact date
you mention" The last doubtfully.
Whats this?"
"a scrap book suppose all people
are the same about this little vanity
whimsically. "You doubtless cut out
the first clippings about yourself you
ever saw In print. There-no, that's
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-16

tooSrsuuEnl

lind hin and Valentine was aIoos
With George Doyle.
well. I'll be blowed!' calculated
Doyle, turning again to the assistant
cashier. you're in pretty sweet here,
aren't your pointing to the tray. II
really didn't expect to find you here in
The daytime"
"Whyr perplexedly.
''Oh. thought you'd duck when you
got ny wire"
Wire: Oh, did you send that tsls-
qemr ..,. a.oa
TsYes. Jimmy"
-Jinmy, what's the ideal don't
1Dllow you
''Oh. you don't know. eh?" angrily
Vot the old boy-Lane-st alling for
you, and you're going pretty strong
err
EXACTLY what do you mean?'' asked
Valentine Indignantly. rising az he
apoke.
'Come on, Jimmy. not with me-
oorry to tear you away from so soft q
place, but the state of Massachusetts,
wants you Hu.
''From the occasional words Of intel
0gtble English you speak from time
% time" retorted Valentine easily. ~
gather that you imagine l am per-
oon named Jimmy" His words were
accompanied by the most aggravating
e smiles
The nov thoroughly irate detective
bent toward the assistant cashier and
peered intently at him.
Observation-Disclosures! Well. isn't It
funny that should imagine your
name to be Ummy?' IT,
1T is. indeed" suavely. "As q mat
~ Of curiosity. might ask Jimmy's
ether name?
"rll give you just one guess" point
ely.
''That's exceedingly kind Of you. but
his same experience having happened
before will likely guess It," He set
led back comfortably in his chair
We'll, what do you think Of thatr'
Doyle found it difficult to control his
0mpef
We'll. what is the other nameY'
Valentine responded with the utmost
eoolness:
you mistake me for q MIR. Valen-
t1ne" ....
Jimmy Valentine. the very name,
and you. are Jimmy Valentine. and
want you" snarled the detective
Nov. is it come along or requisition?''
"Oh. I'm to be arrested for this jim
ny Valentine. am L? The last time
vas mistaken for him l was only en-
barrassed by having tough on the
street in Chicago claim my acquaint-
ance. You are really amusing. Mr.
Doyle" The assistant cashier chuc-
kled softly.
So that's your game. ehY'
mo game that can see"
II suppose you are going to ds0y
tAat Bill Avery called on you todayr'
Doyle watched the other intently b
1ote the effect Of this shot. But VAL
mttne was entirely equal to the occa-
aion.
II do not know your friend Bin. Mr..
Doyle" positively.
mo" exasperatedly. '"Then . man
With iron gray hair. wearing top bat
and carrying 4 cane, did not get of a
tain here today and come straight
hnee?"
'It is not possible for me to know
low the men get here who call on me.
0uch man as you describe, however.
"a call on me. But that mans name
was er-er" He crossed to his desk.
paused. glanced perplexedly at Doyle
and then reached to the telephone.
II forgot for the moment. but they
ukely will know outside. Hello! Do
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Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Railroad Commissioners viii
hold business session in the court
house at Minot, Tuesday, WEDNESDAY
and Thursday, April 4, 5 and as pro
vided by law. ALI persons having
complaints or other matters OF bust
ness to bring to the attention of the
commission should file the same with
the secretary at Bismarck or appear
before the commission in person.
(Signed) The Board of Railroad
Commissioners
BY w. H. sTUTsMAN.
W. H. MANN,
o. P N. ANDERSON.
Commissioners
THOMAS HALL,
Secretary.
SO IA.
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Recent analysis of Granite Spring
Water shows that product 70 Be way
above 80 IL per cent pure. tt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-03-16
TO PROBE DEATH MYSTERY
Farmers Fall Into Well Being investi
gated by Officials.


gated by Officials
Mystery surrounding the death of
Matthias Tancoff, rich farmer living
near Max, has led to the investigation
of the case by the Ward county au
thorities
Tancoff is supposed to have met his
death by falling into a we'll and break,
ing his neck. but when Public Admin.
istrator Hovey discovered that consid
cradle of Tancoff's property had been
stolen and that some of the live stock
was missing an investigation was de
cidcd upon.
Tancoff had bad wound on the
head, which the officials think may
have been caused before ne fell into
the we'll
Hansbrough's Book to be Printed.
Announcement was made that Sen
ator Fl G. Hansbrough's new book,
which he has been writing for some
time, will be published in serial form
by the Grand Forks Evening Times
commencing in few weeks Senator
Hansbrough has been at work on the
book since his retirement from pub,
lie life two years ago. THE second
Amendment Is the title of the book
and it deals largely with politics
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"very we'll sir. Now If you can
0ee at to refrain from your embarrass-
ing questions and innuendoes am
sure we may arrive at something"
'NOf course you know you will have
DO prove that you are not Jimmy Val
entine.'
Pardon me, Mr.. Doyle, if set you
right on point Of law" smiled Val
entine. You will have to prove that
! am your friend, Jimmy Valentine
\ but you won't make me" laughing
confidently.
mo. To expedite matters | will
convince you that am not"
"Please do. Jimmy
"very well. Tell me how may
prove it."
a very simply ! said goodby to you
In a hotel one afternoon in Albany
three years ago. You were fresh from
Sing Sing prison. Y
IAN to understand that was In
prison. a prsOner!" y.
Doing a bit yes"
"But couldn't have been. couldn't
have been In two places at the same
time" Il
"No. not easily. and as Sing Sing
Doesn't allow its boarders to 60 visiting
I guess you were there. Now, think
hard and Try TO remember advised
the detective.
-Ar. Doyle. there can be no chance