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The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
MITCHELL

William D. Mitchell, son of Ben amin and Burnetta Beadles Mitchell, was born September l2, 1889, in Johnson County, h. diana. He was one of eleven children, of whom the eldest, Mrs. NJ. F.. Tutner of Woodstock. Ill.,, IS yet living.
 He enlisted Tn the Federal ser vice August IL, 1862, aud was mustered out June :, 1s65.
 On June 20, 1S61, he was mar ried to Miss Delphia Shoemaker, of Eden burg, Johnson County, Indiana,
 After his service in the army, Mr. Mitchell moved with his wife to Ramona, Guthrie County, Iowa. In the spring Of 1So9 they moved to Independence, Kansas; later they went to Jasper Go, Mo. After residing there d number ot years the health of Mrs. Mitchell became very bad and theS moved about from place to place seeking the restoration of her health 1ake City, Iowa, Franklin. Inda and Glendon, Col, being among the places at which they resided. In May, 1907. they came to Springdale, where Mrs. Mitchell departed this life June 10, 1911.
 AIr Mitchell bought ! smal. farm out neafZion Church aud moved onte last September He had been lH poor health for some time, especially sfnse his wife death, winch wds severe blow to his declining strength. and few weeks ago while work ing on the place be received au injury which haStened the end Ills brother and wife, Mr and Mrs. F. F. Mitchell, came from Nebraska just in time to De with him during his last sickness. He fingered about two weeks, much of the time unable to speak. but in his brighter mo- ments sald his life companion was calling hlm and he wanted to go.
 Truly may 1t be said of him that he died in the Faith, and d crown awaits hlm on the other side. He was a lifelong member ot the Christian Church.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
"RED' FOX AT LIBERTY
Made His Escape From Penitentiary
 Farm.

When Sheriff Gaudle vent to Little Rock last week Q deliver two prisoners who had been con- vieted at the recent term of court to the pehitentiary author ies. he thought he would take a look at Red Fox. who was taken there last spring on q three years sentence fer his connection with murder. lie called for Red Fox and al most Tell over when he was inform ed that Fox had escaped about six weeks before. 1t was really strange that the Sheriff sf the County from which such noted criminal was sent should not be notified of his escape. Sheriff Caudle says that when he delivered Fox to the penitentiary authorities he warned them that if they ever took him cut of the walls his escape was certain. They did take him 10 the farm and he promptly escaped An ether thing the Sheriff learned on his recent trip was that Of the twenty-two conyicts he has taken 10 the penitentiary in the past two years, only three are now there, in cludtng the two he took down with him. Fayetteville Dem ocrat.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
CHURCH CONVENTION
Meeting at Rogers One of Most In
 teresting Ever Held.
second convention

The second convention of the Christian Churches of Northwest Arkansas met at Rogers Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week.
 The following churches sent dele gates and reported progress during the past year: Bentonyille, Prairie Grove, Fayetteville First, Gravette, Sloan Springs, Springdale, Garfield. Rose Hill Church of Fayetteville, Pennington, Avoca, Rogers. Flu reka Springs, Pea Ridge and Eckles Memorial Church of Ft. Smith.
 The following pastors were pres ent and participated: Preston Bell Hall, N. NJ Ragland, l.. D. Riddel, J. P. Pinkerton, s. D.. Butcher. B. F. Lively, Howard Peters, Jno. NJ. Small, w. R. Lowe, M l.. Anthony and J. B. Loekhart, District Evan gelist. All present pronounced this one of the best and most in teresting conventions of any kind they ever attended.
 The principal features Of the con- vention were the Christian Woman s Board of Missions session Tuesday afternoon in which the general in terests of this great Missionary or ganization in this district were considered and plans laid Tor larg- CT work the coming year The c. N. B. NJ. sermon was preached by l.. D. Riddel of Fayetteville on Tues day evening
 The Bible School session on Wednesday mo. ming was partieipat- ed in by E F.Eiyely. Mrs Br. Bar nett, J. W. Stroud. N NJ Ragland and Prof Mayes.
 rae following officers were elect ed Executive Roa d-Pr, sident, T. J Conner; president, B. R. Davidson; treasurer, Austin Shelt- OH; corresponding secretary. B. F. Lively
 Advisory Board. Howard Peters, r. B Han and s D Butcher.
 J. B. Lockhart continues IS dis triet evangelist.
 The next convention will be held at Sloan Spfifgs Tuesday and Wednesday Of the first week in May, 1913
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
ELM SPRINGS

Born. to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker. Dec. <, son.
 Miss Tommie Sherman spent last week near Sloan Springs, visiting her sister, Mrs. Sanders Patton. The latter came home with her for d short vlsit.
 Friends here will be interested m the news of the arrival of d son in the home of MT. and Mrs. Willard Croxdale, IT,, of War Eagle, and of daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Tom Grammer of the same place.
 T. r. Ragsdale has sold hi~ 40-acre place northwest of Elm Springs to Perry Hilsbeek, lately from Iowa. Uncle Tom has not decided where he will locate, but he and his wife will probably spend the winter with his son Billy" Ragsdale.over near Mays vile.
 The pupils of the public school gave an entertainment the night of Nov. 5o which was en joyed by d large crowd.
 An infant child of Mr and Mrs. Orlando IIellStern died Saturday night and was buried at the Elm Springs cemetery Sunday after noon.
 Tolbert Grtggs arrived home last week from fortune hunt ing trip in Oklahoma.
 Howard Rie iehardson, of Wheel CT is attending school at this place.
 Elm Springs is going to have "white way. Ata good roads meeting d few nights ago, plans were made for building one mile of first class road, beginning in town and going west to the flat rock hollow. Nearly dozen teams were subscribed for six days work each. The work be- gan yesterday under the super vision of Road-overSeer William. son and former Overseer Burnett. IL IS planned to put III concrete culverts where needed and the road will be widened in several places. While the work Is being done mainly by adjacent land owners 1t should benefit large section of country west of here.
 Tecumseh.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
SEPARATED FOR 4S YEARS
Mrs. J. (. Johnson Hears From
 Brother Mourned as Dead

After 4s years Mrs. ]. C. John son of this place has heard from her brother, David \. Leonard, from whom she became separated during the war.
 The family was leaving Fort Smith, Ark, for Tennessee and the boat they were on was fired upon and sunk, and they barely escaped with their lives. Some one placed this boy who was then only three years old ln some peoples yard between Ft. Smith and Ozark. These people did not know his name and he was too small to remember II and his own relatives did not know what had become of him, although they looked everywhere for him. They advertised in leading news papers for news of him or his whereabouts. but failed to find any trace Of him as he had taken the name Of the people he lived with.
 So nothing was heard of him until few months ago, minis ter from Texas was visiting at the home of Bro. Leonard near Elkmont, \ Ia, and the latter just happened to tell his past history, which interested the minister so much that on his way back to Texas he stopped in Ft. Smith and had II published in one of the papers there. 4 rela- tive at Naidron, Ark. read It and wrote to this man aad also Mrs. Johnson, who wr0te to him and soon became convinced that he was her lost brother.
 He is coming the 18th ot thls month to visit Mrs. Johnson and as he i> minister of 1he gospel, Wiil preach .to tie people of Springdale while here, at the Primitive Baptist Church, he be- ing a member of that order. He will preach at Springdaie Satur- day and Sunday. December 2s and %, and at Oak Grove Satur- day and Sunday December , and 2. X.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
SPRING ALLEY

Mrs. Dicher of Iowa. and Miss Dicfner are visiting Walter Dich- CT and family
 Walter Dieher has d fine thor oughbred Duroc Jersey SOW, shipped from Iowa.
 Anderson Sanders who has been sick at the home of his son Henry. since week ago Sunday, is reported better. He was threatened with an attack of pneumonia, but was able to go home Tuesday
 Weather grows gradually cold CT. Just so the roads stay dry We can complain.
 Singing school at Hickory Flat closed Friday.
 Teddy Sanders Leon Homes lev. Tom Potts ano Harlan Park er lad bike riding time Sun day with John Welch's bicycle. All learned to ride pretty well.
 Married, last week, Jesse Gar rett of Spring Valley and q Miss Mitchell of Drake's Creek.
 ihe new church Is progressing nicely.
 Mr. Wilkerson has moved onto the place formerly owned by the Wilson's, near Pilgrim.
 Parcels post will begin Jan. l. If Uncle Sam would transport .'wet goods the carriers might despair, especially if all the cir culars being sent out, bring re- suits.
 The rural route IS handling over 2800 pieces month and patronage Is increasing. The motor cycle has sufficient capac- ity for much more, and has been getting around in about three hours. l believe that with no deep creeks, two-speed motor cycle would go over any road in Arkansas, with 5000 or more pieces of mail month. Tire expense is not great and the rocks do not interfere to any great extent. When one finds d good piece of road he can make time all right, while with horse he has to drive to the limit all the time.
 Miss Met Sanders is teaching at Whitener She reports an en- rollment of over fifty.
 CeIsus.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
FiI4kINS

w e see a new correspondent has been taking our place. al though l think the place is still occupied.
 Mrs Jessie Parker, of Fayette- vile spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs k II Stokeubury.
 Herman Stokenbnrv visited with home folks Saturday night and Sunday.
 Leslie Swift and Jerd Reed are spending few days sight seeing in St. Louis, Mo.
 Miss Edna Swift who Is teach ing Il WinsIow visited with home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 Gladys Brow. spent Sunday with Robbie Stokenberry.
 Mrs. Lilah Huddelson and l1t- tie son ot Fayetteville, are visit ing her parents, MT, and Mrs. Charley Williams at this place.
 Errie Smith visited at Round Mountain Saturday night and Sunday
 Johnson Comedy Club deliver ed their play "Uncle Ruben at this place Saturday night. It was sure we'll rendered and ev- eryone seemed to enjoy 1t. Well come again when you have such a nice treat.
 Miss Myrtle Gormley spent Tuesday with Mrs. Emma Ed wards. She was on her way 10 her home near Huntsville.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ham Homer of Fayetteville have been spending few days visiting relatives in and Hear Elkins.
 Miss Gladys Johnson spent Saturday night with her cousin Robbie Stokenbury.
 Ira Elliott of Salt Lake City, Utah, came last Sunday to visit his brothers and sister near here.
 It will soon be Christmas and Santa Claus. We hope that ev- erybody has their share of good things and we also hope that the saloons will not be patronized as well as they want to be
 Evelyn. l would have been glad to have seen you when you were III onr town. You must come aeain. Maybe We can get acquainted then.
 Mr and Mrs. F. S. Williams made a trip to Fayetteville Tues day.
 Wild Goose.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
FIRE AT LOW ELL
Four Business Houses Destroy,
 ed by Fire Wednesday Night

A fire at Lowell Wednesday night, orig mating in the store of John Looney, between ten and twelve o'clock, destroyed the store of MT. Looney, the real es- tate office of Vance & Looney, the store of N. E. Long and the postoffice. The l. Q. 0. lodge was up stairs Tn the build ing of John Loonev and all the paraphrenalia was lost. The building are all located east Of the depot. For d time 1t looked as If practically all the business part of town would be burned. but by hard work the fire was put under control. All=the burned buildings were frame structures. A portion of the stock of N. E. Long was saved. and all the postoffiee fixtures.
 The fire IS supposed to have originated from defective hue. We were unable to get an estim- ate of the probable loss or the amount of insurance carried, but 1t Is stated all the property Was insured.
 Lowell IS five miles north of Sprlngdale, and the fire was seen by number of people at this place.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
OAK GROVE

N t are having some nice win ter weather.
 Mir. Marvin's new house is nearing completion.
 Miss Bessie Washburn return ed home last week from long stay in Idaho.
 We are informed that Charley Jarvis, ot Springdale, has traded forty acres of timber land west of Elm Springs to Mrs. Wash burn for her farm near Oak Grove.
 Uncle John Hanes and son Frank who went to Oklahoma a some time ago, came home last week.
 Esker Hanes has been having tonsilitiS, but Is some better.
 Lee Stevenson, Hairston and Fred Bingham have been making boards for C.. ". MeCamey.
 John Crowson moved last week from the Gregg farm near Elm Springs to the Grandma Philips place near Oak Grove.
 Otto Aaron was real sick last week. Otto is in very poor health.
 Uncle Tom Norman k putting new roof on his barn.
 Ernest Holcomb was driving a swell team Sunday.
 Steve McCowan and Wills Me Camey are not done gathering corn yet.
 Miss Debris Neal, of Lowell, attended the literary at this
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
MARRIAGES
Hinef-Bef1y


 Miss Marian Berry and Dr B. (. Hiner were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at the home of the brides parents. Judge and Mrs NJ, Berry, Rev Nj. ( Hickman, pastor of the First NJ. [. Church, officiating The bride and groom left on the afternoon train for Par agould where they will make their future home
 The bride was reared in spring dale, is an accomplished musician and a lovable young lady with large circle of friends The groom is practicing physician of the chi ropractic school and has been fol lowing his profe ssion in Springdale for the few months past.
 The News joins with other friends in wishing the couple much happl- ness.
 One of the best exhibits of the resources of this section in the way of grains, gra ses, etc, We have ever seen is on display q the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Be fore the recent county lair al Fay etteville this bank offered s50 in prizes on general farm exhibit, the stipulation being that exhibits should become the property of the bank, and these exhibits make up the display The exhibit consists oi tame and native grasses. most oi these being furnished by Chas. Bout on and D. E Richer, different yari- 1 cites of corn, wheat, oats, etc. This exhibit was also shown at the state fair at Hot Springs. and It will be revelation to home people, many of whom do not know the produc- ing qualities of the soil where they live. The exhibit was arranged b, Jas Marks.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
Card of Thanks S

We desire to express our heart felt thanks to the neIghbars and friends of Zion community who were unsparing in their efforts to supply comfort and help during the sickness and death of our brother Words fail us, how ever. to express our appreciation, therefore we only assure them that they have merited and won oar undying gratitude.
 Mrs. and Mrs. T. r Mitchell
 Mr. and Mrs. ]. l.. Jones
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
LOWELL.
.JoInney

A candy breaking was held al the Austin home last Tuesday night.
 Mr. Vance and John Looney are now nicely settled in their new land office just south of Long, store.
 Owens from near Cave Springs was in this vicinity saving wood with his gasoline engine,
 Brs. Martin and Christian of Springdale came over and oper- ated for cancer upon Mrs. Smith just south of town. Last report patient was doing nicely
 New operator, Mrs. Curtis, ar- rived Thursday and began at once upon her duties They also went to housekeeping in Mrs. LoydAs small residence III the south part of town
 The Pinkston family k how nicely settled in their neW home.
 Sarah Jane Thornsbcrrv died at her home Dee. . after d week, < illness caused bfber taking Bi- cloride of mercury. She was $ years ol age and leaves several grown children to mourn for her. Services and inttfment were at Pleasant Grove.
 Both Sunday Sehoois are dili- gentI4at work preparing Christ mas programs. X there k an- usnai talent among our children and young peoPie=hefe the inhab- jtanfs ot Lowell and vicinity can certainly expect much enjoyment at tie respective churches.
 Mr. and Mrs. \. (. Waves at- tended the lodge "doin' at Rogers Monday night.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13

"Some Things Necessary for a Good School w. r. Buck, Prof. Banta.
 >'The School, Community Center'-J. l.. Harris, J. B Tillman, J. F.. Jones.
 "University Education''- Hon. ]. N. Tillman.
 Everyone l. invited to attend, In addition to the above excellent program there will be other en- tertaining features.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13

Mrs Logan, who is a sister of John, Jim and Jack Phillips ot this place, accompanied by her sons -in-law. Tom Griggs and Tom Patton and their families, left "Wednesday afternoon for Phoenix, Arizona. where they will make their home.
 A. b Baggett. residing north of town, butehered couple of shoats last week, one of which weighed 230 pounds dressed and the other 23S pounds. They We're seven months and two days old. and were a cross between the red hog and
 The personal property on the Ham ilton place west Of town was pur- chased by the ]. 0. Phillips Realty Company, and sold at public sale Wednesday, and amounted to $1T0o. The sale was conducted by R. F. Trone, who was assisted by his brother, Ed Trone. of BentonYilie.
 W. f. Johnson. who recently pur- chased the jewelry business of c. w. kennan. arrived with his family few days ago from Hollis. Ok. and they are occupying the proper " of Dr. Llninger near the First Baptist Church. He will take charge of the jewelry business about the first of January
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
Program

Program for teachers institute to be held at Elm Springs, Sat urday, Dec. l4:
 9:s0 4. NJ. Song. Devotional Exercises-J. H. Ruble. Song. Address pr. D. C. Summers.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
JIfi1CHt i{t tiIS
1t the NJ F.. Church, south Next
 Sunday

1t the NJ F. Church, south Next
 Sunday.
 Sunday school at 9:15 m Preaching at n a m and 7:f5 D. Come and worship with us
 A. l.. Cline, pastor.
 At The First M F.. Church. Revival meetings still continue Large crowds are in attendance. Evangelist Dunlap is preaching strong gospel sermons. Several have already started and many have been helped in their religious life
 The meetings will continue dur ing the week.
 At a recent session of our State Board one thousand dollars was appropriated fer the support of missionary in this section of the state Brother Barnett of Atkins has been duly chosen, and is now ready for active service. Call on him, he is at your service.
 C. P Walters.
 Christ ian Church
 Regular preaching services at the Christian Church next Sunday Bi- ble school 10 a. III. Preaching at Il Christian Endeavor 6 50 D. m. Preaching D. III. All given cor d.al w come.
 B. F. Lively
 z. < < Weekly Services of the Second Bap-
 t.st 1nGrch.
 Preaching every Sunday a. m. and D. m.
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. I 6 p. m
 Prayer meeting Wednesday p. Teachers meeting Wednesday : D.. Conference meeting Wednesday | D. m. before the third Sunday in each month.
 Street service every Saturday D. Ill.
 The public are cordially invited to attend these services
 C. r. Walters, pastor My subject Sunday mor ming will be The Relation of The Church 10 The Pastor, and the Pastor to the Church.
 Sunday night my subject will be Fishing c, P Walters.
 Wednesday Club
 The Wednesday Club met with Mrs Stafford Dec 4th after va cation of four weeks A short pro gram was given which consisted of quotations from James Whitcomb Riley.
 That Old Sweetheart of Mine" was beautifully rendered by Mrs. BeYers after which Mrs Masoner sang Riley $ "Oh Heart of Mine \ short business session follow ed the program. after which we were invited to the dining room where We served ourselves to most appetizing two-course luneheo Chicken pie sandwiches. nut bread, salad. pickles and olives came first then the pretty and delicious pud- ding and cake in pink and white, while each one drank to Ter fill of choaolate too
 As We ate and drank 10 our host ess We expressed the wish that she entertain the club real often. We then adjourned to meet with Mrs Vaughn Wednesday, II. 1912
 Pie supper at school house next Friday night for benefit of girls basket ball team, for the purpose of buying new suits.
 NJ C. Gentry's restaurant at Prai- rie Grove was destroyed by fire one night recently, the loss being par tially covered by insurance 4 lot of plate glass for three new busi- ness houses now nearing completion were also destroyed.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13


 ill Springdale after winding up his apple business for the season. Jeff Saturday for Pryor Creek, Ok, to join Mrs Dingle. who has been wis iting with their son Taylor at that place for some time Mr Dingle is going to look around over the northeastern part Of Oklahoma foI a location, but The News wouldn't be bit surprised To see him re- turn to Springdale And helf be more than welcome.
 In recent letter to The News. Mrs E. R. Wirt. who will be pleas antIy remembered by number oi Springdale friends. saIs that sine leaving here She visited with hef two daughters, Mrs Frank Siyerd and Miss Esther al Winfield, Kan. and with her son George at Inde- pendence George has d position In a blaming mill at Independence She is now with her other daugh- ter, Mrs. Ruth Keller. at Niotaze Kan, where she expects 10 sPt Ad the winter
 4 meeting of Baptist ministers called by Rev Winburn, state Set retary Of the E Y P G. was held at Rogers Monday aad an organiza- tion perfected, tie object Of which is te hold an annual assembly al None Ne Rev Thomas of R9gerS was elected president and Roy c P. WalEees O Spriagdale spond- Ing secretary Churches of south west Missouri and Northeast 0hl8- homa will be invited To join 1T the movement, and the first assembly will be held July 6 10 Is al which prominent church workers from diff ferent se tons will deliver helpful addresses
 Edward Fredrlcks. who is .nter- ested in the diamond fields ot Pike County, this state ret urned from a visit there recently and reports an- usaa! activity The Ozark Diamond Mines Corporation has finished one unit of its proposed plant and now washing I50 tons earth per day. kimberlite Diamond X Wasting Co. IS also erecting | modern plant Hat- termed after south African mills and will De in operation ny spring. It was reported some time ago that an English syndi5 ate Lad bought holdings of Arkansas Diamond Min ing Go. which company owns Ire Huddleston land on which first diamonds We're found EH 9e6 With a crude plant the Arkansas Com pany has proven ttat diamonds in paying quantities exist and q large. modern Dlant will be built in near future. Thousands Of tons of the peridotite, or diamond bearing earth, now being weathered Mir Fredrieks also visited the Elberta peach orchard at Highland, of which Bert Johnson is the head. The company has 5000 acres in bear ing, or practically all Of it, and Is said to have cleared sls0. .00( this year The trees are on gravel ly soil with red clay subsoil. simi lar to soil in this county. The on ly advantage they have is freedom from frost
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13

Many married man spends the rest of his days wondering why he did it.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13
Christ ian Church.

Regular preaching services at the Christian Church next Sunday Bi- ble school 10 a. III. Preaching at Il Christian Endeavor 6.30 D. m. Preaching D. n. All given cor d.al w come
 R k Lively
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13

NJ c. Gentry's restaurant at Prai- rie Grove was destroyed by fire one night recently, the loss being par tially covered by insurance. A lot of plate glass for three new busi- ness houses now nearing completion were also destroyed.
The Springdale news., 1912-12-13

Sunday sfh0oI at y.I3- m. Preaching at II a III. and 7:15 D. III. Come and worship with Us
 l. Cline nasfnr