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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
VETERAN OF TENNIS COURT
Enollshman, Lately Deceased, Played
and Enjoyed the Game In His
Seventy-third Year.

MI. Thomas White, the keeper Of
the royal tennis court at Hampton
Court palace, died Friday in his sew.
enty-fourth year. VIZ. White, who
was the oldest tennis player in Eng
land and probably in the world, was
able to take an active part in the du-
ties up till about six months ago.
A native of Cumberland, Mr.. White
early learned to play the old game of
tennis in court at St. James street,
Haymarket, and had taken part in
many notable tennis matches both in
this country and in America. The last
match he played and won was a handi-
cap at Manchester in October, 1892, in
which he had to meet some of the
best professional opponents of the
game. On this occasion his son. Al.
fred White, who for II years was
keeper of the Duke of Flies court at
Sheen Lodge, Richmond Park, and
who has played with the king there,
was second to his father in the match.
Thirty years ago Mr.. White was ap.
pointed to be the keeper of the famous
old tennis court at Hampton Court
palace, which is believed to have
been built by Henry VIII, and in it's
time it has been the scene Of many
an interesting match in which English
and foreign monarchs <'have taken
part.-LondOn Daily News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
Why the Worm Turned.

A prominent feminist in France
Nile. Glare de Pratt, who is also known
In England as novelist, was telling
the other day why she became a femin-
ist In the first instance. 1t appears
that when the men students at the
Sorbonne realized that women not only
could compete with them but could
beat them, they we're annoyed and
when on one years list three women's
names came out on top the authorities
decided that in future two lists must
be published, one for men and one for
women. In that way no comparisons
could be drawn and the amour propre
Of messieuds les etudiants could be
euarded from rude jars.
Aorseshoes.
There were horseshoes as Tar back
a. history can take us, but they were
not iron ones fastened by nails to tho
hoof. When such shoes first came into'
use will probably never be known. The
ancient horseshoes- used BY thu
Greeks, Romans and others-vene.
plates covering The entire bottom az
the foot and fastened by thongs fixed
about the animals ankle. Tho oldeat
horseshoe nails found BY antiquaries
date back to the time of Childerfc /
who died in 49,. It b generally under.
stood that horseshoes were Introduces
into England b. William the Con.
gueror. IN 1865. E (
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
Concerning Lovely Woman.

Woman's "chief moral blemish," &C.
cording to Professor Zueblin, is cir
cumlocution" We are indebted to the
professor for so lucid an explanation.
We had never been able to understand
before just what was the matter. The
synonyms of circumlocution are vari-
Gus; for instance, diffuseness, peri
pharsis, pleoniasm, prolixity, tautol.
ogy, all of which means indirect and
roundabout expression, or the use of
many words where few would suffice.
SO the women have high sociological
authority for knowing just what they
are. Of course, we cannot adopt this
heartless analysis, but our opinion is
neither here nor there on so i'm
portant matter. 1t is the professor
that speaks, and if there is any con.
troversy it is with him and not with
US. But the professors use of this
untoward fact is what makes the OBJ
servation significant. He says tr+
cure Of this blemish, as he calls it, is
woman suffrage; that is, If she wants
to escape the sad ordeal of beating
around the bush she should go into
politics.-Ohio State Journal.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
Keeping Hubby at Home.

A New York matron proudly exhibit.
ed the lock of her front door to the
afternoon caller. 1t was an intricate
looking affair, resembling a gum ma
chine more than it did a door latch.
you turn this" explained the woman,
pointing to tiny knob inside the door,
and you have fixed the bolt so it cant
be shot back with the key. To release
the tumblers you've got to drop a coin
in the slot outside The only piece of
money that will fit is five dollar gold
piece. The idea is my own. A lock
smith downtown worked out the me-
chanical part of it for me. Every night
et 1890 adjust the coin attachment.
Il my husband is out after that hour
L costs him five dollars to get in. He
stays home evenings, as a rule
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
HOUSES 20 J: Bull 3 q ] IN CIRCLE ll !.
Architect OF 1uenos Ayres Has
e volved New Idea Which Seems
to Possess Attractions. =. 7

Buenos Ayres has an architect IN
Prof. Pierre Roveda, who has. devised
special plan for building whole did.
trfcts Of houses for the workingman.
Instead of erecting the houses on the
ordinary square block Professor Ro-
veda has used circle which has
diameter of from 100 to 100 yards.
This circle Of ground is divided into
ninety-nine radial lots converging to q
center. The circle is concentrically
divided to form an interior avenue
four yards broad to allow communi.
cation with the center of the circle.
Each avenue leads to external side
walks and to longitudinal and trans
verse streets.
In the center of the circle is a plot
of forty yards in diameter where chill
dren may be left to themselves with
out their parents care, in charge Of
specially designated person. In this
garden playroom. a school, hos
pital, fire station and an administra'
ton room are to be found.
Naturally this circular plot Of
ground leaves free four corners. In
each Of these four corners the profes.
sor proposes to build four chalets,
such as grocery shops, diaries. haber-
dasheries and the like, which are in
tended to be carried on in a co-opera-
tive way. In each of the ninety-nine
radial plots a workingman's house is
to be erected on the English plan.
Prof. Roveda argues for his circular
arrangement that it will give continu.
GUS sunshine at all hours of the day
and plenty of light and air.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06
Found,

A pocket book, containing small
amount of money. Owner may have
same by calling at this Office, prov
ing property and paying for this
notice.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-01-06

FLAT FOR RENT.-Four rooms.
Sewer, water, electric lights. Two
south windows, two west windows.
Just vacated. LOUIS NJ. OSBORN
12.2tt. :, - =
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Public Spirit Run Riot.

Our little town O. Blueberryville Is
right up to date an about as progress.
sive an public.speerited as any town
In the state" said Zedekiah Brush, as
he drove v the hills with the sum-
mer boarder.
Fact is, some of us think the Sc
lec'men use the tax money a little too
freely keepin' pace with the speerit
Of progress that seems TO be in the
air nowadays. Here. In the last year,
the town hall has had q new roof, an
a new boss shed has been built around
the church. an a new handle put in
the town pump, an a bridge costin'
most $500 has been built over Plum
Crick. The town clock has been put
In repair at a cost of $3.50, an
they've put three dozen new books in
the town liberty, an now they are
talkin' Of offerin' a firm a bonus O
5000 to start a pickle factory in the
town. Once q lot o. selec'men git
the progressive fever. an the tax
money flies. Public speerit Is all right,
but us taxpayers has to foot the bills
when 1t I'll riot the way 1t does here
in VI town."-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Husband Waa WMnlnQ.

The Scot has no monopoly OF domes-
tic felicity. as many q piQuant para
graph bears witness. The other day
an old farmer and his wife were do
ing the sights of n provincial town,
and, among other places they visited
q panorama Of South Africa.
The views we're extremely interest
ing, and the couple we're enjoying
themselves to the full. AS scene after
scene passed, the woman's enthusi-
asm increased, and at length, turn
ing to her husband, she exclaimed:
"Oh. Sandy, this is really splendid.
| could jist sit here all my days.
"Ah, weel, Jennie. woman" replied
Sandy, to the mirth of those sitting
near, "just sit you still there; I'll not
grudge the saxpence.'
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Precise,

The proofreader on a small middle
western daily was a woman of great
precision and extreme propriety. One
day a reporter succeeded in getting
into type al item about willie Brown,
the boy who vas burned in the West
end by a live wire"
On the following day the reporter
found IN his desk a frigid note ask.
ing, (Which is the west end OF a
boy?"
It took only an instant to reply
THE end the son sets on, OF course"
Ladies' Home Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
GOT THE LETTERS MIXED |
ciersyman's Mistake Resulted In CIV.
Ing Decided surprise to Dignl.
fled Archbishop.

One Of the most amusing stories
which the Hon. Lionel A. Tollemache
tells in Nuts and Chestnuts." is that
entitled. 1.-THE Wrong Envelope" Mr..
M, q missionary, shortly before
eaving England. received two letters
one from Archbishop TAFT asking him
to dine. and the other from the secre-
tary of a religious society, a very old
friend, asking him to preach. He as.
cepted the archbishop's invitation,
and at the same time wrote to the
SECRETARY, but put the letters into the
wrong envelopes.
After the dinner at Lambeth the
archbishop said to him: "Mr. M,
do you always answer your dinner in
vitations in the same way?
Il do not understand. your Grace"
The letter, which was then shown to
the missionary. al thus; You old
rascal! why did you not ask me be.
fore? You know perfectly we'll that
I shall be on the high sea on the date
you name."-London Tit.Bits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
The Difference.

John M. Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer, In a eulogy OF the late SUI
preme Court Justice, had a way of
pointing an observation with a story.
Once he wanted to rebuke a man for
exaggeration, SO he said he was as
bad as a Pittsburgh millionaire who
was being interviewed by a New York
reporter.
where. sir, were you born?' the
reporter, al he %sharpened his pencil,
asked.
"T was bora !n Pittsburgh said the
millionaire.
"'And when Gid you first-er-see
the light Of day.
"'When I was nine the millionaire
replied. My people then moved to
Philadelphia"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Measure O, Hls intenioencs.

Fdo's Mistress (sobbing)-Ive lost
my dog; my sweet little innocent
pet!
Friend-I'm so sorry. Have you
put an advertisement in the newspa-
per?
Ffdo's Mistress--Oh, what would b0
the use? The poor darling doesn't
know how to read.-Woman's Homo
Companion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
An Acrobat He Was.

Bobby-This sailor must have been
a bit Of an acrobat.
Mamma-Why, dear?
Bobby-Because the book says:
Having lit bis pipe. BE- sst down on
biz chest"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Just TO Make Sure,

."How shall | express my sentiments
towards you?" said the young man.
tenderly.
ION paper, please" said the girl.
Then there can be nj chance of your
wriggling out of It,"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Particular Woman.

"She insisted on having a woman
lawyer secure her divorce"
why was she so Particular"
"She did not a to go contrary to
that portion of the marriage ceremony
that reads, Let no man put asun-
der.'"-Judge.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Left Hin, ThinkIna.

Il promised my wife a half-crown
to put in a home'safe every time |
kissed her. Later, when she opened
the safe, there were a lot Of sover
eigns and half-sovereigns In It.
asked her where she got them.
Everybody is not sc stingy as
you she replied.-London Tit-Bits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
She Knew,

Mrs. knicker-Do you understand
baseball?
Mrs. Bocker-No: but l understand
Williams remarks to the umpire; it's
the same thing he says at breakfast
Puck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14

When you hear two men talking so
loudly that they can be heard In the
next block. they are talking about
something they know nothing about.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14

Judging from her passion for hats.
how can a womau expect to be happy
In heaven and make n halo last her
through eternity?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14

Our idea of nothing to beat is the
fellow who brags that he begins
where we leave off!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14
Touchinq.

Jennie-Everything he touches
seems to turn to gold.
Jim-Yes; he touched me today for
q sovereign.-London Opinion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-14

Some men who marry in haste have
plenty Of time TO pay alimony.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
That's the Truth

Earle Hodges, our Competent, yet
genial Secretary of State, is sitting
steady in the boat this year. He
has grown, as few public men have
grown, during his first term. He
was strongly urged by friends all
over the state to get in the govern
or's race, but be wisely decided to
offer for second term He will
have no opposition. NFtb Arkan-
sas is especially proud f Earle, and
look upon him as thj "Mountain
Hope" If the successful candidate
for governor should iecide to try
t go to the U. >. Senate two
years hence, North Arkansas Will
be solid for Earle lodges for gov
ernor. If not, tht we are for him
whenever he decifs to go.-Yell-
vile Echo.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
SUBSCRIPTION FOR
CORN CLUB FUND

The movement started some two
or three weeks ago to raise money
by subscription, to carry forward
farm demonstration work in Ran
dolph county, has resulted in rails
ing the entire amount, so we are
informed. NJ. M. Carter, to whom
was given the authority to solicit
funds from this place has secured
about enough cash to buy $4,000
in county scrip, and the amount
asked for by the government is
only $4,000, so it is safe to say
that the balance will come in from
other parts of the county and the
will be published as soon as it
is reported. The names of those
contributing to this fund and the
amount subscribed by each Is as
follows:
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
THE h'NAMARAS
TO STATE PRISON

Los Angeles, Dec. 5.-James B.
McNamafa, who confessed murder
by dynamitlng the Los Angeles
Times building, was sentenced to
life imprisonment here today. His
brother, John ]. McNamara, secre-
tary of the International Associa-
ton of Bridge and Structural
Workers, who confessed to the
dynaniting of the Llwellyn Iron
Works, was sentenced to fifteen
years in the penitentiary.
Twenty-one persons lost their
lives in the Times Disaster No one
was killed in the Llewellyn Iron
Works affair. Imprisonment will
be in San Quentin penitentiary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
New Officers of ROYAL Arch

Pocahontas Chapter No. G3 me-
in regular convocation Tuesday
night and elected officers for the
ensuing year. The new officers are
as follows:
L' f. Blankenship, high priest;
}. X. Shivley, king; Joe S. Decker,
scribe; A. z. Schnabaum, treasurer;
A. j. Witt, secretary; E, G. Schoon.
over, captain of host; c. E. Slut
tie, royal arch captain; e. Dalton,
principle sojourner; A. ]. Down
ing, master Sd veil; II. w. SchoOn.
over, master I'd veil; w. K. IIamil,
master lst veil; M. D. Bowers,
chaplain; Isaac Hirst sentinel.
The installation of these officers
will take place on December 81,
the same date as that of the officers
of Randolph Lodge, No. Il.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
DAVIS AND BRUNDIDGE
START CAMPAIGN

Inc ampaign for United States
0ena'orIoetween Senator jeff Davis
anu iorfer Congressman Brundidge
opened beebe last Saturday. 1t
Is sai4 that a large crowd was
present. composed of ardent sup
porters of the two contestants.
Inc sechd day at Morrllton, the
thlrd atI IRussellville and the fourth
at ft' Sbith. This ends the joint
compal9 and from this date each
will cho se his own route.
This mpaign will doubtless be a
warm "a from start to finish as
each -otHe candidates is waging
war on the other. Both are old
and experienced in the art of cam.
and SO far as we know,
neither was ever defeated for Office.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
For Cghty Judge

1t is with fasure that we an.
nounce Rev. l. p. johnson of o..
Kean townsP as a candidate for
the office county and probate
Judge of Bldolph county, subject
to the aJn Of the Democratic
party. N Johnson has lived IN
RandolpJountY 55 years, lacking
only on{ fear of having spent his
entire here. lie is a good man
and hiy respected where he is
Knoxville has served several terms
as juse of the peace in townships
wbere has resided and ALWAYS
mad good officer. He is compel.
ent make a good county and pro.
bahdge and we ask our readers
tove his candidacy careful con.
station before making up your
Jot.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
c. II. Carter Named

G. II. Carter of Maynard has
been named TO head the Boys Corn
Club and farm dem onstration work
in Randolph county for the next
year to take the place of John r.
Kizer, who had resigned. This has
necessitated the withdrawal Of Mr.
Garter from the race for county and
probate Judge, as under the law he
cannot hold any other Office except
the one to which he has been ap-
pointed. Mr.. Carter asks us to eX'
press his sincere thanks to all friends
for their past favors and support
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08

J w. Argo and family, who have
been living at Carthage, Mo-, for
the past several months, have e.
turned to Pocabontas to make their
future home. Mr.. Argo has secured
position as one of the foremost
workmen on the Spnnenweber-
Peters new buildings.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
WOODMAN MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a
meeting of the local Woodman
lodge will be held at the Masonic
hall Friday night, December Is.
Special business is to be transacted
and all members are urged to be
present. S. M. WHITE,
I4-2t Clerk.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08

A. j. Witt, S. M. White, Joe S.
Decker, Sam Thompson and others
from near town attended the BIG w.
o. w. meeting at Walnut Ridge
Tuesday. They report that the oc-
caslon was a grand success. Mr..
Witt delivered the response to the
address of welcome made by Mayor
Tharp of Walnut Ridge. 1t is re-
ported that the 1900 class was Sc
cured and then some.
For your holiday goods 60 to
Joe Peters. He has a full line.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
High School Notes

The pupils of p. II. S. are back
TO work again after a few HOLIDAYS
The Tri' County Teachers Assoei.
alton met here Thursday. Novem-
Der 80 and Friday, December /. A.
large crowd Of teachers were pres
eht ana were treated with the great
est hospitality. An interesting pro-
gram was rendered Thursday even
ing before large crowd, while.
two others equally as interesting
were rendered Friday morning at
$3.50 and Friday afternoon at 1880.
Chapel was conducted Monday
morning by Mr.. Blackwell, one OF
the high school pupils.
Some of the pupils are sick this
week on account of eating TOO much
....i.. y l-az--A - - f n -
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
American 7fesceiS- FALL stock of merchandise
Amelia Godsworhy1 CHAIR OF Deceit arrived and

P. R'p2us5. C.qnS. poqs 5ileu IN !
and Eunlce Blah,efsnp, forwards /.
Amda Israel and Blanche Jones,
guards; Gladys Ellis, center; Ruth
Pinkston, Ethel Thomas and Matil-
da Bennett, subs.
The Lee literary society is COR
templatlng an interesting debate
next Friday The subject is, "Re-
solved that separate education is.
better than co-education." Every
one is invited to attend.
Several new pupils have entered
school lately. They are Messrs.
Donald McCallister, Erman Haynes
and Elmer Duvall.
Miss Alma Spikes took her music
class on a picnic a few days ago
Everyone had nice time until they
started home, when James Shivelv
was accidentally hurt.
The display work by the p. H.
5. pupils during the Teachers Asso-
cation was fine.
On last Wednesday afternoon the
pupils of Miss Blankenship's room
rendered an interesting program.
Several Of the patrons were present.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
TURKEY SHOOTING

Notice is hereby given that there.
will be a turkey shooting at DeBow
the 22d Of December, to which ey-
erybody who wishes turkey for
Christmas is invited. Bring your
guns, boys, and win prize.
RUFE DowNEY,
JACOB LEIBHABER,
Managers.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
List of Forfeited Lands

Randolph county, Ark, sold at tax sale June r. 1911.
In compliance with section Kbys Digest of the laws OF the
State of Arkansas.
Notice hereby given that the following described lands lots
and parts Of lots returned by the collector of the
year 1910 of Randolph county, Ark and by such collector on
the IL day of June 1911 sold for the nopaymen of the taxes due
thereon, described follows to-Wit.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
Annual Bank MeetinQ

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pocahona
State Bank will be held their Office Pocahona on Thursday
December2 1871 for purpose of eecng Poard of Directors and
ansacng such other business as may before said body
All stockholders equestee to be present
DacemberG 1911. w. H. SKINNER Presidont
BEN A. BROWN Secretary
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08

rosr-Ladies' size gold watch, 2C
yeaI case, 10 jewel Waltham move
meht, engraved "M. B. S." on case.
FIJI der will please return to N. A.
Ch lids jewelry store and receive re
ward. MISS BELLE SMITH.
l4l2t
For RENT-A small creek bottom
faI m on public road, very healthy,
go od improvements. Plenty of
ra lroad ties can be made in fine
tin lber. Rent can be paid in i'm
pr pyements or ties if desired.
AZ dress Box l64,
Rayenden Springs, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08

Ihls money VIII De COLLECTED and
the scrip purchased and placed in
the hands of Ben A. Brown, who
will be authorized to pay out the
same as directed later, when the APP
preparation from the U. S. Govern
ment shall have been received.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
Do You Ever Need Help?

Make your deposits with the Randolph County Bank
Helms its customers when the need help
We want your banking business
Make our bank your hank.
Randolph County Bank
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-12-08
SPEAKERS AT STATE
TEACHERS MEETING

The Executive Committee of the
State Teachers Association an.
nounce that the program for the
Forty-Fourth Annual Meeting is
the strongest and most attractive
over offered our teachers and that a
record breaking attendance to the
meeting is assured.
The noted speakers from outside
the state are DIR. Warren II. Wilson
of New York, Superintendent OF
church and country life movement;
Prof. p. G. Holden, the great
'corn man of the Iowa State
University; Bisohp E. r. Hendrix,
who will deliver his famous address,
"Arnsld Of Rabyai &s~---i-.-.-.S &,
American 'reaceYY FALL stoc
Amelia GoldsworthS, )CbaiT off7 = arss ,
Michigan State Normal, courtesy
Prang Publishing Company; DR..
Reugen Post Halleck of Louisville,
Ky, courtesy American Book
Company; DR.. Jno. w. Abercrom-
bic, ex-President Alabama Univer-
sity, courtesy B. f. Johnson
Company.
(n addition to the above addresses,
leadug educators of This state will
discus many questions of vital in
teresCQn the general programs and
IN the Twelve sections meetings.
A special railroad rate of one
and one-third fares for the round
trip has been secured from all
points in Arkansas. The complete
programs are being mailed out this
week and an attendance Of two
thousand Is expected.
The Teachers Reading Circle
Diplomas will be awarded during
the meeting, also the loving cups
for the county having the banner
attendance, for the Banner Reading
Circle County, and for the Banner
School improvement Association.