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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

The Dakotas will care less who they
may get for president now that they
are to get q crop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

Envious.
It's human nature through and through
On IT tits always safe to bet
For those who have to walk to laugh
When those who ride puncture get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
BY CLYDE Il. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus.)
Washington, Aug. S.-The Demo
cratic National Campaign Book for
1912 will be ready for distribution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

And, lest you forget, Try Rock Is
land First"
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THE ARGUS.

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Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The gay gray haired gentleman who
is fresh and hippant has lot OF fun
made of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

Saturday, August 10, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

endeavor is being made TO keep down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

Money is the root OF all evil, which
quite satisfactorily explains why the
most of us are just plain diggers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

The reason why some people are such
fools is because they find ii so easy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Davis May or May not Win

AS the date for primary election
draws nearer it becomes more evi'
dent every day that the politl-
cal star of United States Senator
JEFF Davis will set OIL the 9th day
of March. Even the friends of the
Senator, many of them, have admit
ted that he will probably be defeat
ed this time. Former Congressman
Brundidge, his opponent has been
going all over the state, even to
the remote country districts, laying
hear the official record of Mr.. Davis.
In Mr.. Brundidge we find man
from a little country town, a wide
ly famed lawyer, a silver.tongued
orator, SPLENDID mixer, a friend
of the farmer, a man of brains,
jovia1, friendly to all, with a fine
record as prosecuting attorney and
a finer one as congressman behind
him, asking the people to send him
to the United States that be may be
able to render more valiant service
to the people of Arkansas and to
our beloved southland.
In his speeches over the state, in
referring to Mr.. Davis he avoids
all personalities and confines him.
self strictly to the discussion OF
Senator DAVIS public record, and
this is where he has decided ad-
vantage of his opponent, for 1t is
well known fact that Senator Davis,
record is not good when we consid.
er the matter that even when he is
present in Washington that he does
not work for the best interests oi
the common people. The Senator,
labor record is very bad and tn,
attention of the farmers and mem
bers of the Farmers Union is re
specially called to the fact that il
net one instance when important
labor measures affecting the labor
ing man came up did your Senator
ever cast a single vote. This recor(
was obtained by the Arkansas Fed
Grafton of Labor and resolutions
endorsing Mr.. Brundidge were
adopted by that organization.
The record of Congressman
Brundldge is given on SIX measures
of vital interest to labor. H,
voted for labor four times, and wa,
recored as "not voting" twice. Ii
no instance did he vote against the
wishes of labor, as shown by the
record.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
for Miss ThaxtOn

Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Wells de-
lightfully entertained the young
society folks Of the town last Satur-
day night. The affair being given
in honor of Miss Dora Thaxton of
Doniphan, Mo-, who is visiting here.
Six tables were used progressively
IN "42." The prize, being cut for,
was won by Miss Lillye Dalton.
In contest, which consisted of
making as many words out of
shamrock" the prizes were won
by Mr.. Edward Hicks and Miss
Ella johnson. A delicious two.
course luncheon was served to the
following:
Misses Lila Martin, Arlene Camp.
bell, Maggie Johnston, Laura
Adams, Lillye Dalton, Eula Martin,
Genendal Schnabaum, Gladys Ellis,
Dona Tha2ton, Lilly Wells, Ella
Johnston and Eunice Blankens hip.
Messrs Jesse Sallee, Cleo Davis,
Harold Null, Lantle Martin, Fred
Bray, Carl Preston, Edward Hicks,
Kern Hall, Kent Eaton and Joe
Foster.
Out-of-town guests were Misses
Thaxton, Adams, Eula Martin and
Mr.. Cleo Davis.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
LOCAL TALENT WILL
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The "Spinsters' Return" sequel
to ..Old Maids Convention" will
be rendered at the opera house in
Pocahontas Saturday evening,
March 23, at 8 o'clock, by home
talent, under the auspices of the
Womans Home Mission Society of
the Methodist church and under al,
rection of Mrs w. f. Porter OF
Paragould. Thirty characters will
appear in the play and it is stated
upon good authority that the enter
tainment will be all that could be
desired. The program will be rem
dered at the opera house and it is
hoped and expected that large
audience will greet the performers
on their appearance. The admis-
sion will be %, 35 and so cents and
the proceeds will be used for chari-
table purposes. Tickets are now
OH sale at Lehman's Pharmacy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
ELOCAL and PERSONAL

Pearl Boone and Gid Marshall
spent Saturday night with relatives
at Biggers.
Bud Dean of Sharum called MOI.
day and gave us an order for some
printing.
], R. Ross was in Pocahontas
Monday.
w. d. Haas of Water Valley has
our thanks for favors.
Tom AbanathY, welgher at Selma
baum's gin, has a sore hand this
week. In handlinga a bale of cotton,
the man helping Mr.. Abanathy,
caught the back of his left hand
with the cotton hook, causing a deep,
but not serious wound. The hand
was dressed by DR.. Hamll, and is
doing nicely.
Mrs. Tom Carroll and Miss Mara
Stubblefeld gave the Star Herald a
short call Monday morning.
We invite all our friends in the
city and country to come to the
Green Front Restaurant for meals
and short orders. The very best of
service will be given. Everything
clean and up to-date. Thanking
you in advance for your patronage,
we are Your Friends,
2T-tf. JACKSON a. CRAvENS.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
SOCIAL SOCIETY
ORGANIZES CLUB

Last Monday night about thirty
of the leading business and profes.
slonal men of Pocahontas met and
organized socia. club with the fol.
lowing officers:
Jos. W. Voohers, president; Joe
Sallee, vice president; L. R. Mar.
tin, secretary; A. Z. Schnabaum,
treasurer.
A board of directors was chosen
as follows:
Ray Sallee, Tom Speice, Ralph
Lehman, A. Z. Schnabaum and Alec
Goldsmith.
Committee on bylaws is composed
of j. l.. Preston, G. E. Stuttle, j..
0. Sallee, II. L. Throgmorton and
Il. II. Catlett.
The club has rented the east room
upstairs Of the f. Splnnenweber
new building and the same is being
fitted up especially for the use and
benefit of the club and will be ar
ranged in most up to-date and
convenient manner. The directors
have been authorized to select and
purchase suitable furniture with
which to furnish the room.
A meeting was held last night
for the purpose of adopting the by
laws and constitution and complet-
ing the arrangements for the final
organization.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Drowned in Current River

Elijah Pennington, lS years OF
age, was drowned in Current river,
a half mile below Biggers, Sunday
morning. The young man, in com.
pany with his younger brother, was
driving a team of oxen, and while
near the river the team became un-
ruly and plunged into the river,
drowning themselves and the young
man. The boy was rescued by a
man who was near by, but not with
out great difficulty, as the man came
near losing his own life. The
young man drowned was well known
in this county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Not Much News

Owing to the fact that the Dem
ocratic primary election is to be
held next Wednesday and this is the
last week in which the candidates
may make their final appeal to the
people the Star Herald is given over
largely to them and much of our
regular news matter is left out or
carried over. We presume, howev-
er, that most of our readers will
read the articles from the different
candidates with as much interest AZ
they would any news items that
might appear in the paper. Several
of our news letters, that came in
late are also left out. After this
week we will be able to take care of
them again.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

ID. V. Cook announces that he
will not open up his confectionery
stand now until after Easter, owing
to the fact the walls of the new
building which he has rented are
not throughly dry and he is afraid
the goods might be damaged by
putting them IN the building too
soon Watch for his opening an.
nouncement.
Ben A. Brown attended a meet
ing of the District Bankers Associ-
alton at Newport Monday.
DR.. H. E. Ruff of Heber Springs
arrived in town Monday and went
out to Maynard and Pltman to
spend a few days with old friends.
j. S. Anderson and family left
first of the week for their new home
at Brundage, Tex. The people of
Pocahontas are sorry to lose this
excellent family.
A. j. Weaver, the jolly pant
drummer of Maynard, was inter;
viewing our merchants Tuesday.
There will be preaching at the
court house by Ed. |. f. Blackwell
Sunday at IL o'clock a. m. aud 1880
p. m. Subject for the evening SER
vice: What do the Scriptures teach
with reference to Predestination
and Election of Grace? Everybody
welcome.
A. G. Weaver an aged citizen,
who formerly lived near Middle.
brook, died at his home near Corn
ing last week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Plant viii be Sold

As we go to press a meeting of
the principal stockholders of the
Pocahontas Ice 81 Power Co., is
being held and negotiations are un-
der way to turn the Business over to
trustee with instructions to sell
the same according to the terms
contained In the original contract
This action is being taken at the
request of the bond holders.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
High SChOOI Notes

Last Saturday Prof. Phipps met
the review class in the morning and
Prof. Spikes in the afternoon.
These students are doing some diff
cult reviewing and we are expecting
them to make some good grades.
Mr.. L. Z. Johnson, who has been
teaching in his brothers school fol
the past two weeks is with US again.
We have missed him great deal
during his absence, and are more
than glad to have HIM back again,
Herbert Price, of the Maynard
Academy, visited school during the
review Saturday. ..-.-.ss-..4....
On Friday night, March Goth, the
High school students will give a
play, entitled "The Freshman.
1t is a typical three-act college
play in which there are eleven in
teresting characters and we predict
that they will make 1t success.
In the Lee Literary Society last
Friday afternoon there was a very
interesting impromtu debate, the
subject being Woman Suffrage.
The visitors were: Misses Taaxton,
Ella and Mag Johnston,
OF course we enjoy these beauti-
full sunshiny days but then during
the cloudy days let us remember
with Eugene Field that:
"It's the songs ye sing,
And the smiles We wear,
That's maxim sunshine everywhere;
Whatever the weather may he"
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
BardCa-PhiIathea

Services Sunday evening, March
"a, 1880.
DEVOTIONAL Wyatt.
Song-Choir.
Bible Reading-Blanch Douglas.
Comments on the Evenings work
Mr.. Massey.
Reading-Mara Stubblefeld.
Song-Cholr.
Song-Dorcas Douglas and
Gladys Wilson.
Bible Reading Miss McCowen.
Song-Choir.
Solo-Mrs. Wiley.
Sunday School Lesson Mrs.
Campbell.
Male Quartette-Mr. Lynch, Mr.
Wyatt, Mr.. Bishop, Mr.. Massey
Readlng-Mrs. Lynch.
Prayer. Mrs. Wiley.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

G. W. Brandshaw and A. K.
Bushman, two Elders of the Nor
mon church held services in the
Hogan vicinity, near Foster, the
latter part of last week.
f. E. Brandon of Imboden was a
business caller at this Office Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ahlstead
now have charge of the Ferguson
boarding house just north of the
square. Mr.. Ferguson and family
have moved to Fulton, Kansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
0. M. A. Notes

As previously planned the Teach
ers' Normal Course opened Monday
morning. About forty are taking
the course, six new students enroll
ing the first morning-Lindsey Mil
Ter, Imboden; Ross Hooton, Birdell;
Alphus Poynor, Ben Lincoln, May
nard; Miss Maye Lewis, Pitman;
Miss Mae Poe, Lorine. Several
Others will enter in a few days.
Prof. J. H. Bennett, who was
chapel teacher in the Academy un-
der the principalship of Pros. Shaw
and Myrick, has been secured for
the same position for the remaining
ten weeks while the Normal is in
session. Prof. Bennett is we'll
known in this county, has an estab.
llshed reputation as an efficient
teacher and disciplinarlan, and needs
no commendation.
Mr.. Harkey of Ola, graduate OF
the State University, who is visiting
friend here, was present at the
chapel exercises Monday morning
and gave the ninety students present
very interesting and inspiring
talk. His address, principally on
"thoroughness and responsibility"
was well received and heartily APP
plauded. Prof. Bennett also gave
US good talk.
We are glad to learn that Herbert
Price, a former student Of the
Academy, will be with us again in
short time and also Mr.. Polk Orr,
teacher of Lafayette county.
Nell Hufstedler visited honefolks
at Bridell from Saturday to Mon
day. She says th roads were bad
but not so straining on PERSONS
nerves as the quarterly examination
which she and about eighty Of hel
fellow sufferers had just passed over.
Prof. Thompson will be out of
school the latter part of next week
in order to hold the county examin.
alton at Pocahontas Thursday and
Friday and also two or three OF
our students who intend to take
the examination at that time.
For studiousness, faltbfulness,
courtesy and excellent department
the "prof" have at last decided to
grant the members of the Senior
class special privileges for the re-
mainder of the term.
Rev. A. H. Autry of Nashville
has been secured to preach the com
mencement sermon and to deliver
the baccalaureate address to the
Senior class. He is one of the
strongest ministers of the south and
every one should avail themselves
of the opportunity of hearing this
gifted orator and writer.
The ball season is here and the
boys are doing some good practlc'
work. This spring promises to be
the best in the history of our school
since we have about fifteen candl
dates trying out for the nine covet'
cd places on the first team. II the
weather continues favorable oul
boys will soon be in form and ready
to challenge any high school o.
town team IN northeast Arkansas OF
southeast Missouri
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Church Dinner

We are requested to announce
that the Womans' Home Mission
Society of the Methodist church at
Biggers will serve dinner on Tues
day, March 26, the day of the can
didates' speaking at that place A
cordial invitation is extended to all
to partake of the excellent dinner
and assista worthy cause. 29-ltp.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

Claud Abanathy and family ar
rived Sunday evening from Peach
Orchard. where they were making
their home. Mrs. Abanathy's
health has been 50 bad for some
time that they have decided to come
back to their old home few miles
north of town.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

The Hon. Tom Campbell, candi-
date for congress from this district,
addressed large crowd at Des Arc
last Monday at the opening of
circuit court. 1t was the day set
apart for the opening of the county
campaign and the entire county as
well represented. Mr.. Campbell
put his claims before the voters IN a
plain, practical manner and his
speech was well received and won
the confidence of his hearers and
many expressed their intention Of
supporting the gentleman from
Randolph county, Des Arc Gui-
don. Adv.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Wiley left Sun
day afternoon for St. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Looney of
Richwoods spent Saturday and
Sunday with relatives at Cavenar,
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
About Tom Campbell

Tom Campbell, candidate for
Congress, filled his advertised ap-
polntpeut and spoke in the Grand
Opera at this place last night to a
very large audience, which at fire
quent intervals, became enthusiastic
and loud in appreciative applause.
He occupied abaut one hour and a
half and during that entire time but
one man left the house, everybody
listening closely. At the close Of
bis speech, after he had lambasted
his opponent "for sins of omission
and commission" after he had told
of why he wanted to 60 TO Congress,
what he stood for and that he be-
lieved that he was capable, three
fifths or more of the entire audience
rushed TO him and, shaking his hand
vigorously, pledged him their sup
port, not in whispers, but they
spoke it out loudly. 1t was regu
lar love feast and reminded the un-
prejudiced of an old-tlme religious
camp meeting. Tom Campbell is
an able speaker He is well posted
and backing every argument with
the records his speech was effective.
Mammoth Springs Democrat.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22
Under auspices of The Home Mission Society of First
Methodist Church and direction of Mrs.
W. F. Porter of Paragoud

Spnsers Club Of Kant Ketchem N O. w. hearing of
rush made Kondye by bachelors and wdowers search of
god decide their chances of mamony would greatly increased
they located at Dawson City, this they do and with great
cess number capturing that adjunct necessary their
happiness After spending at Dawson the spnsters
the states to relate their and offer coincidence
successful spinsters
Tiny Short Van Tasse with her eight children will be present
to entertain the audience with their briiancy and wit
Besey Bobbet the deaf spnster will furnish plenty of
amusement throughout the evening.
Prof Dnkenspel the renowned hypnotst of Germany will
give free hypnotic demonstrations.
The will be attractive feature including Dutch
Irish Indian Western and Mrs. Richman
The Spnstes Orchestra will be worth the price of admission
as instruments of very ancient origin will be used
Don't miss this convention laugh from start to finish
ADMISSION: Is, IS and so cts.
SEATS ON SALE AT USUAL PLACE
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-03-22

The Hon. Tom Campbell of Po-
cabontas, spoke here Wednesday
night to a large and enthusiastic
audience in the interest of his can
didacy for congress. TIE crowd
was composed largely of farmers of
Lawrence and Randolph counties,
but the town people were also out
in good numbers. Mr.. Campbell
spoke for about two hours and his
.speecnfwas manly discussion of
his opponents record in congress,
the famous ''Sunk Land Bill" COM
ing in for good portion of it,
Mr.. Campbell's speech was we'll
received, and many congratulations
and expressions of approval. Mr..
Campbell addressed a good sized
crowd at Ravenden at 10 a. M,
Wednesday. .-Imboden Gazette.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-29
made public today. The total i'm
ports were s1.654,270,Ss0. Exports
tota1led sa,14S,617.6s6.
BRASS WHISTLE
ON FROSTY DAY
Policeman Lost the Skin Off His
Tongue and Change is
Ordered.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
nj IWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 2S.---
Down with. the brass whistle; long
live the celluloid
Joy reigned in the hears OF Mil.
waukee's traffic policemen tonight,
when 1t was announced that Monday
morning each stalwart copper would
30 to his post equipped with a brand
new celluloid whistle instead of the
old fashioned brass variety. In pro-
ties. against the latter kind, a delega-
ton of traffic bulls visited the chief
this afternoon
Chief said the spokesman. we
amt complainin', but somethin' ought
to be done about these here brass
whistles. LOS Of us don't relish our
coffee no more, cause the taste of
brass won't let us. One morning last
week, | blew my whistle before
warmed it with match an been
wearin my tongue in sling ever
since"
The chief wrote out the order for
new whistles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-29
MRS. MAUD BOOTH
NEVER GIVES TIPS
For That Reason the Cab Men Do Not
Urge Her to Get Into
Their Vehicles.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
MONTCLAIR, N. J. Dec. 2S.-Mrs.
Maud Ballington Booth of the Volun-
teers of America. while widely known
for her benefcience and kindlinesL,
has certain definite opinions against
the tipping system.
These opinions are known to the
cabmen of Montclatr, where General
and Mrs. Booth live. Consequently,
when Mrs Booth alighted from her
train today two cabmen refused to
drive her home, claiming the hill to
be too slippery for a horse. Mrs.
Booth knew the cabmen were getting
back" at her for not paying more than
the legal amount of fare, 30 she
promptly called policeman and had
the men arrested.
Recorder Yost fined each driver 81
under the law compelling public cab.
men to carry anyone who wishes to
ride and is ready to pay legal fare.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-29
rs NOT STAIN
ON ALL LABOR
Meyer Does Not Think Men are
Guilty and Calls 1t
Erame-up.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
DENVER, Colo, Dec. 2s.-Local
labor leaders tonight insisted that the
verdict in the indianapolis dynamit-
ing trials should not be held against
organized labor generally. Charles
n. Meyer. presiden. of the Western
Federation of Miners, said:
~ don't believe the men are guilty
| have known Frank Ryan all my life
and I am sure he knew nothing OF
what the McNamaras were doing. 1t
is nonsense for SO men to be connect,
ed in the same conspiracy. If there
was any conspiracy at all, lay II to
the TWO McNamaras, McManigal and
Hockin. I am sincere IN saying be-
lieve the whole affair was frame-up.
1T will not hurt the labor movement
John McLennan, president OF the
Colorado Federation Of Labor, said:
Even if these men are guilty, or
ganized labor is in no way respon-
sible and | do not believe the public
will hold them accountable for the
acts of the men,"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-29
Scott & O'Reilly
CITY NEWS.
Sixth and Main

Commencing Monday we will
close at $50 p. M, except Saturday
Lowenstein Music S.ore.--Adv.
A great many requests are being
daily received at the mayors office
asking for information concerning the
workings Of the commission plan OF
government here. Many towns and
cities over the country are investiga--
ing the commission plan.
The fire department answered
call to the residence of H. Z. Pagett
l127 Fulton, last evening about six
o'clock, where burning flue created
some excitement. The fire was ex-
tingaished without difficulty. A still
alarm came in at the same time from
Eighth and Fulton at the home OF
Mr.. Meekers. This was also a defec-
tive flue. There was no damage at
either place.
Splendid progress Is being maze
In the construction OF the Security
State Bank at the corner of Eighth
and sIain streets The handsome
terra Gotta front is being placed in
position and 1t is going to make one
Of the neatest fronts in Keokuk,
credit to any bank or any city. The
large vaults were placed in position
few weeks ago and a large force OF
workmen are now engaged in com
plotting the building SO that it will be
ready for occupancy about the first
Of February. e. A. French, cashier.
elect, is experimenting the building
work and no time is being lost In the
construction The fixtures have ar
rived and will be installed Just as
soon as the interior Is ready. me
men identified with the new bank are
we'll pleased with the progress they
are making and feel that they are
going to have building that Will pc
credit to a city much larger than
kecltuks