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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
George = Rurnham Is Ill

Philadelphia, Oct 26.-George Burn
ham, for many years head of the Bald
win Locomotive works, was critically
i'll at his home here Thursday He is
ninety-six years old and retired from
business five years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
u. S Ambassador Comma Hnne.

Paris, Oct 2S.-The American am
bassador to Japan, Col Charles Page
Bryan and his son and private secre-
tary, Page Bryan. arrived in Paris
and sailed Friday on the La Provence
for New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Sob Grand RoY Of 5000.

Minneapolis, MINI. Oct. 26.-Oscar
Christensen, a messenger boy for the
500 railway, was robbed here Thurs
day Of $4,000 IN pay checks OF the com
pany on one Of the principal streets of
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Both CoIors Reoominn

How can you marry man as old
rs ali that?"
We'll, mother says I viii look we'll
in white, and sister says I win look
well in black"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

Gould Pays $4,000 for Five Horses.
Lexington, Ky Oct 25-Five noted
brood mares. the last OF James R.
Keene's famous stock farm holdings
here. were purchased Wednesday BY
Frank J. Gould for $4,000. the high
est price ever pai@
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Nine stitches in Heart: Live,

Philadelphia, Oct. 24.-John Thomp-
son. a negro. left the Pennsylvania
hospital here last Tuesday well and
strong after surviving an operation
Of having nine stitches taken in bis
heart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Tnree Men Are Killed.

Detroit, Mich. Oct. 24.-Three men
were killed here Tuesday when a
temporary elevator in a building be
ing constructed at State and Griswold
streets dropped from the ninth floor
to the basement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Stock EIuer Hi b. Train

Eau Claire-E. a. Richards, stock
buyer of Berlin, was struck by a
freight train near Elk Mound His
left leg was crushed so badly that
amputation wa snecessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

Bobby This sailor must have been
s bit Of an acrobat
Mamma-Why, dear.
Bobby Because the book says,
Having lit his pipe, he sat down on
his chest. Sacred Heart Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
UNION OFFICIAL is MISSING.
Had Just Collected $1,121.95 Belong
inc to Mine Workers.

ing 70 MING WoFkeTS,
Spring Valley, H., Oct. 26-Ittalo
Gaulandi, financial secretary of Local
1856, United Mine Workers of DalzelI,
a mining village near here. who
Wednesday received a check for ST.
1876 from the Spring Valley Coal
company for dues, cashed the check
as soon as the bank opened and has
disappeared. Most of the money be-
longed to the national organization
at indianapolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

harvesting all combined towards the
production Of a crop larger by 1900
600 bales than ever before recorded.
A further important factor, he says.
was that the boil weeYil was greatly
reduced in number over its entire
range.
Under President Tafts direction,
the department Of agriculture has
been doing effective work in extermi.
mating the boil weeYil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
EXPLOSIVE Factory Blown 70 pieces

Explosive Factory Blown to Pieces.
North Bay, Ont, Oct 25.-The En-
ergetic Explosive company's factory
at HaileybuTg was blown to pieces
Wednesday. Seven persons are known
to have been killed and the property
loss is heavy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

THAT woman next door is q cat"
How now?"
Here 4. spend $3.50 for a seaside
trip. and she pretends she didn't know
1 MAS away"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Light Costs ST Per anita

JanesviIle-It costs this city ap-
proximateIy 81 per capita for light
ing, according to an official state
ment The annual appropriation for
lighting will remain at $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Train Kills Deaf Woman.

Medford.-Mrs. John Ebert, q
deaf and dumb resident Of this city,
was str uck by a 500 passenger train
and instantly killed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31
Wood Tnspects Coast TrooDs.

WOOu IUsPGNIs LOasI IToOps.
San Diego, Cal. Oct 28.-Maj. Gen.
Wood arrived here on his tour of in
spection and was the guest at a ban.
quet given BY the chamber Of
commerce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

The demand for workers still ez-
ceeds the supply In Chicago, as well
as all over the country, and is addi-
tiOnal evidence Of universal Republic
an prosperity.
year President Taft will receive the
votes of thousands of Democrats who
are perfectly satisfied with the pres,
ent conditions and believe that the
incoming Of Democratic administra
ton ferebodes almost universal dis
asteT
The people have awakened to the
fact that a change of administration
means a change Of business condf
tons Prosperity cannot continue If
the foundation upon which prosperity
rests is removed.
than for long time. I can see no
serious clouds on the business horizon
anywhere. Crops generally through.
out the country are good and money
will be fairly plentiful Macon Tele
graph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-10-31

OF course Roosevelt is a great man,
else he never could have been a Re
publican president; yet he never was
greater than the Republican party,
and never win be.-ButIer (Mo) Rec
ord
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Mlstrial In James Case.

Jonesboro.-Thej jury in the case Of T. J. James, charged with murder in the first degree for the killing of John Knotz. after being out for 24 hours. were discharged by Judge Smith on account of not reaching d verdict. and a mistrial entered. \ poll of the jury showed that six stood for acquit. tai and six for murder in the second degree on the last ballot James Is a second cousin of Frank and Jesse James.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
COMPLETING DEPARTMENTS
Finishing of Work Awaits Arrival of
 Steel CaseIngs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Work on the two additional depart ments in the new state capitol, the treasury and supreme court depart nents, has progressed to the point where much depends on the arrival of steel for the interior work. It is estimated now that it will be three months before the two departments are finished and the removal from the old statehouse can be effected
 Work on the supreme court library has been suspended for some time, pending the arrival of the book sta cks. These are steel cases, and must be insert in the walls before further progress can be made. So far as known. they have net yet been ship. ped.
 When completed and removal is made of these two departments. all the principal departments, of state government will be located in the new capitol. Ultimately the state tax commission and railroad commission will be located in the new structure.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
GOVERNOR FILES ACCOUNT
Figures Show Cost of Making Race
 S11.668.5o Was Spent.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Governor Geo. w. Donaghey has filed his expense account for the re- cent Democratic primary with Secre- tary of State Earle W. Hodges. The total amount expended and paid to date is given as s11,66S50, with a notation showing that bills amounting to s6,290 had been presented, but as they were unauthorized and not prop erly audited, they had not as yet been paid. The items were as follows: Newspaper advertisements, s754; printing. s2,675; postage and expres sage. s4.250; travelling expenses, in cluding hotel, railroad fare and livery bills. s7S95o: clerical help. s350; ex pense of maintaining headquarters, s2.500.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
ROOSEVELT AND
 TAFT MEN FIGHT
One Faction is Barred From Hall and Breaks in Doors.
 Officers on Gaurd.
BOTH HOLD CONVENTIONS
Commissioner of Agriculture Says Inhabitants Win Be Tn Need and
 Suggests Method of Relief.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock-A freeforall fight De tween the leaders of the Taft and Roosevelt forces. in the course or which A. C. Remmel, chairman of the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee, received severe scalp wound and several others of the con- batants were badly brusied preceded the holding of two Republican county conventions in this city. With dozen policemen, deputy sheriffs and deputy constables on guard. after the battle had subsided, both factions held con ventions and elected delegates to the state convention, to be held here on May :. The action taken is believed to make 1t practically certain that two state conventions will be held by the Republicans, and that two separate state organizations will be created. h this way the local fight will be carried before the national convention in Chi cago.
 The spectacular battle which pre- ceded the convention lasted only a few minutes, but it ragged fieroely while it was in progress. It was precipitat- ed when the Roosevelt forces, headed by w. s. Holt, Col. A. s. Fowler, J. A. Conner and c. Phil Waters, stormed the Turnverein Hall, where the county convention was to be held. and bat tered their way through the doors But for the presence of two deputy constables at the doors, the fight would probably have assumed larger proportions, and involved more of the members of the two factions.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Evidence Put In Too Late.

A prisoner was being tried in an English court for murder; evidence against him purely circumstantial part of 1t hat found near the scene Of the crime-an ordinary round, black hat, but sworn to as the pris oner's. Counsel for the defense, of course, made much of the commences of the hat" You, gentlemen, no doubt each of you possess such a hat, of the most ordinary make aud shape. Beware how you condemn fellow creature to a shameful death on such a piece of evidence" and so on. So the man was acquitted. Just as he was leaving the dock. with the most touching humility and simplicity, hs said: If you please. my lord. may ave my 'at7"
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
MIDLAND BANK ROBBED
Citizens Helpless When Robbers Open
 Fire With Rifles.

Midland.-The residents of this place were awakened early in the morning by explosions in the town People rushed out on the streets to see what caused them and found the Bank of Midland was being robbed A posse was formed to protect the bank but the men only had small arms while the bandits had rifles. so when they approached the bank they were driven back While the two of the robbers held the posse at bay the others exploded five charges of dyna- mite before the safe was opened. The robbers obtained about s3,000 for their efforts while the bank will sustain a loss of about s4.000. caused by the ex- plosives.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Fort Smith.-There will be no sus- pension of work in the coal fields of District No. 21. which includes Ark. ansas. Oklahoma. Kansas, Texas and Missouri, until at least June l, if then. This was announced in this city. The contract between the miners and mine operators specifies that the miners must remain at work 90 days after the expiration of the wage contract, to give the operators and miners an op- portunity to enter into a new agrce- ment without a suspension.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
LIKE THE WOLF AND LAMB
inoHensive Creatures Most unjustly Charged With Sudden Attack
 of BloodthirstIness.

A man who was caught in the act of skinning a neighbours sheep. cov- cred his embarrassment by declaring that no sheep could bite him and live. The logic of this is equaled by that of the Yankee soldier who once had a narrow escape from an enraged gan der. The men of a certain Maine regi- ment, which was In the enemy's coun- try in 1862, considered the order mo foraging" an additional and uncalled. for hardship. One afternoon about dusk, a soldier was seen beating a rapid retreat from the rear of a farm house near by. closely pursued by a gander with wings outspread. whose feet seemed scarcely to touch the ground. and from whose beak issued a succession of angry screams. The fugitive was not treasured by the cries Of the gander's owner: Hold on, man. hold on! He won't hurt you" Gall of your ganderl Call him off" shouted the fleeing soldier. Neither man nor gander stopped until inside tie canp'ihes. when the soldier s friends relieved him Of his fierce pur- suer with the aid of the butt of a musket. Did that gander think be could chase me like that and live," the soldier exclaimed, as he surveyed the outstretched bird; but he said nothing of the baited hook, with cod line attached. which might haye thrown light on the unfortunate gan der's actions.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Prospect of Good Crops.

Fl Dorado. - The Union County Truck Growers Association is taking definite steps for the successful mark. eting of the commodities raised by the farmers and truck growers anC with special reference to the Elberta peach crop. Prospects are excellent for a bumper crop of peaches at this time and nothing happening to injure the fruit, Union county will ship about 100 cars of Elberta peaches. Also they will have about 50 carloads of canta. loupes.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Would Put Officers On Commission

Fort Smith.-A bill is being drafted in this city to be voted upon under the initiative clause for the purpose of placing Sebastian county's officials on a salary basis. It will require but 400 signatures to place the proposition before tho voters at the coming gen eral elections. The new bill reduces the salary of the sheriff to s7.509; county clerk. s4,500: circuit clerk. s5.' BOO; treasurer, s3,0000. and assessor. Sl. 800. Several have already declared their intention of signing
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
THE OLD PLEA He Didn't Know lt Was Loaded"

The coffee thinker seldom realizes that coffee contains the drug. caffeine. . severe poison to the heart and nerves. causing many forms of diS ease. noticeably dyspepsia.
 T was a lover of coffee and used < Tor many years. and did not realize ins bad effects was suffering from N fee because 1t, too. contains caffeine the same drug found in coffes)
 At first was troubled with iDdsges- tion. did not attribute the trouble to the use of coffee, but thought Y arose from other causes. With these attacks I had sick headache, nausea and vomiting. Finally my stomach was in such condition I could scarce ly retain any food.
 T consulted a physician; was told all my troubles came from indges tion. but was not informed what caused the indigestion. kept on wHa the coffee, and kept on with the rop bles, too. and my case continued grow worse from year to year until developed into chronic diarrhsa, nag sea and severe attacks of vomiting. ! could keep nothing on my stomach anu became a mere shadow, reduced non l5s to 12s pounds.
 "A specialist informed me l had very severe case of catarrh Of 1ns stomach. which had got ss bad ss could do nothing for me. and became convinced my days were numbered.
 Then chanced to see an article sep ting forth the good qualities of Poa'un and explaining how coffee injured peo pie SO l concluded to give Postnm trial. soon saw the good efects-~' headaches were less frequent. nassss and vomiting only came on at pns " tervals and I was soon changed "S'@ feeling much better.
 Then thought could stand con,s again, but as soon as tried il ny or. troubles returned and I again tuin' to Postum. Would you believe '1 did this three times before had sen's enough to quit coffee for seo0 A keep on with the Postun. an hos well man with no more headaches si. VI stomach or vomiting, and nave = ready gained back to 1s7 pouna.s. Name given by Postum G. DA Battle Creek, Mich. ,,.,,.
 Look in pkgs. for the famous h' book, The Road to Wellville.
 Ever resd the above Ietterf rssy one apuears from time to time. ,.a are Eesuiae, true. and full of Interest.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Sweethearts are always dear. but wives are far more expensive.
Time Flies.

When the blind woman who plays the accordion saw the genial looking man stop to read her placard, she quickened her tune in the expecta ton that he was going to give her some money. but he gave advice in- stead.
 Said he: Have you read that sign of yours lately?"
 She said she had not.
 Well" said he. you'd better. and then have 1t edited. It Is dated six years ago and says you have six small children dependent upon your efforts with this instrument for support. Six years works wonders in children. and they must be pretty lusty youngsters by this time. Change that date to 1912"
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Knocked Into River by Robber

Fort Smith.-John Hanna of Evans. vile, Ark, was found lying on the river bank near the Kansas City Southern railway bridge in southern end of the city, suffering from wounds about the back and head. Hanna said he met three strangers while en route to this city. They called him to the platform of coach, he says. and after robbing him, knocked him from the train as l: was crossing the bridge He fell into the river and was barely able to swim to the shore, he said.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
The RullnQ Passion.

Little Willie was an embryo cleo. trician. Anything relating to his favorite study possessed absorbing In. terest for him. One day his mother appeared in new gray gown. the Jacket of which was trimmed tn fla, Aack buttons showing an outer circle of the light dress material. Willie studied the gown critically for a mo ment. then the light of strong ap proval dawned In his eyes.
 "Oh. mamma" he cried. what pretty new dress! It's all trimmed in push buttons.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Old Relies Loaned Commission.

partrait of Mrs. Eliza Bertrand Cunningham, who is said to have been the first white woman to reside in Little Rock. has been loaned to the Arkansas History Commission. Hor- ace Mitchell of this city has loaned to the commission three copies of the Times" one of the earliest publca- tions of Little Rock. The papers are dated February 4. April 1 and July {, 1885. The paper at that time was owned and edited by John II. Reed.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Hot Springs.-Dr. J. W. McClendon, 10 uBlo!slqd Su!opoeId uMou lu9M D this city, was attacked by a COW on his farm, seven miles from this city, and seriously injured. He, in company with his four-year son, entered the pasture, and the COW attacked the child, knocking him down and pain fully injuring him, The doctor ran to the rescue of the child and the COW turned on him, trying to gore him with her horns. He was badly bruised
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Net Causes proMnina.

Booneville.-John Harkey, a we'll known furniture dealer of this city, was drowned in Sugar creek, six miles south of here. l.. A. Lemons, Will Kerr, John Suttles and MT. Harkey left here for Sugar creek to set out fish net They arrived at the creek about dark MT. Harkey was placing out the net when the boat he was in was overturned and his feet became tagled In the net The water was about lj feet deep.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
DON'T SUFFER!

To those who suffer from BILIOUS NESS, CONSTIPATION, HEAD ACHES. DIZZINESS, or any MAI.A- RIAL TROUBLE. we confidently rec ommend BONDS LIVER PILLS. One small pill at bed time relieves these troubles immediately. Bonds Pills are Small. Mild and Effective. They are not a "cure all" nor are they so advertised. Try one pill tonight and be convinced Sold by all druggists. If you have never tried these ideal pills. send to us for a free sample. Bonds Pharmacy Co. Little Rock. Ark
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Farmers Badly Delayed.

Hope.-Reports from the surround ing territory indicate that the farm CTS, as a rule, are further behind with planting this spring than they have ever been since the spring of 1903 and in some cases they report worse conditions than ever known. It has rained almost daily for two weeks Unless they can get some bright weather right away. the alfalfa cror will be badly damaged.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Flood Recedine Slowly.

Forrest City.-The St. Francis river, according to guage reading at Madi' son is falling. Reports from the over. flowed districts to the east of Madl son. especially along the tracks of the Rock Island. show little greater fall, though the water in the country to the south of the railroads dump and to the east of Widener. is in many places still more than 10 feet deep.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

the old statehouse. Mrs. Riehtor q speaker. declared that the old bui,d. ing IS a monument to the chivalry of the men of the state, because within it's walls property rights were grant. ed to women, and Arkansas wat in the vanguard in giving property rights to women. The speaker announced that the women of Arkansas hoped to arouse enough interest in the His torical Museum Association to raise q fHnd for the repair of the old state house without asking for an appro,ri atlon.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Blevins.-Members of the Bleyins Truck Growers Association are gath ering large crop of radishes, which are being shipped to St Louis. They are selling at an average of $5.50 per barrel. The crop is yielding fromt25 to 40 barrels an acre. The canta- ioupe and watermelon crop outlook is good. good crop of strawberries is also expected.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Fort Smith. Two indictments

Fort Smith. - Two indictments against John P. Logan of Grannis, Polk county, former state senator, in. dicted, following the failure of his county On change of venue by Judge Hon. One indictment charges him with embezzlement. and the other with having received deposits at time when he knew the bank was in. solvent.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
Negro Caught With Goods

Little Rock.-Garland Frazier. a negro, was transferred from police court to the police court of Argenta. charged with larceny. It is alleged that the negro stole 14 pairs of trous. CTS from store in Argenta, and when nc was arrested three pairs of the stolen pants were found in his pos. session
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Russellyille.-Strawberry growers in this section are making preparations for harvesting the coming crop and shipments will begin about May 1, Russellyille will not be able to ship in car lots this season. but the acre age is being increased by many farm CTS, and car shipments will be made next season.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Alma.-A meeting of farmers and fruit growers was held here Saturady to discuss means to secure sufficient crates and baskets to handle the straw berry crop this year. The peach and strawberry crop will be record break CTS this year, the growers believe
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03
All Over Arkansas


Mobley.-The fruit crop looks very promising in this vicinity. It was re- ported some time ago there would be no fruit here, but there is a better prospect now than for two years. Wild berries will probably be plentiful, as we'll aa fruit.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Mrs. Chas. R. Hyde loaned the His. tory Commission a copy of book en- titled My Cave Life in Vicksburg," telling of scenes during the seize of Vicksburg.
The Forrest City times., 1912-05-03

Paragould,-A petition is being cir. culated in this city for an amendment to the state constitution permitting cities of loo population or over to is sue bonds for improvements. The peo- pie of this city have long felt the need of such a law and the petition is be- ing signed by almost everyone to whom it is presented.