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Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
Prize Winners

The official list Of prize winners
at the Lawrence county fair, held at
Walnut Ridge recently has been
made public. Winners m the live
stock department, from Randolph
county, are as follows:
L. NJ. Dean, O'Kean, best mare
over 2 years old.
Dave Fender, Holmes, Ark,
second best stallion; second best
pair draft mares; second best mare.
J. w. Going, Pocahontas, best
Duroo Jersey boar under year old.
F. Spinnenweber, best matched
pair; second best roadsters; best
mare over years old.
l.. Il. Williams, Pocahontas, best
stallion German coach;) best single
driver Oadies' class) best ladies'
saddle class; second best ladies' sad
die class; second best matched aud
mated pair; bes. pair roadsters.
The pair referred to in the last
paragraph is the property of NJ. NJ.
Carter of PocahOntas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
No Danaer. SAYS Wilson

Gov. Wilson replied to President
Taft and Col. Roosevelrs kilograms
Of congratulations. lie telegraph.
ed Taft: II warmly appreciate
your kind message aud wish to ex'
press my sincere personal regard" "
He wired Roosevelt: Sincere
thanks for message. Pray accept
my cordial good wishes"
Gov. Wilson has issued 4 state
ment, saying:
"The results of the Tuesday cleo.
ton give hope to voters that they
may be united aud give the country
freedom in enterprise and govern.
ment and be released from selfish
arrogant influences devoted to jus
tice and progress. There Is nothing
for an honest, enlightened business
man to fear. No man whose bust
ness is conducted without private
understanding, secret alliances vio.
lating principles of law and policy,
wholesome to commerce need fear
embarrassment from the admins.
tration."
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

G. c, Lindsey and wife aud their
two sons, II, l.. and w. +. and
their wives and three children each
have moved to Hardy from Biggers.
II. l.. Lindsey bought the Gray
stock of drugs and will open drug
store ia Hardy within a few days,
Hardy Herald,
j. l. hilbert or Brookett was N
town lt,t Saturday aud while here
lost a buckskin purse containing
between three aud five dollars in
silver, a receipt for $4,000 and o
note Tor forty.three dollars with a
thirty dollar credit thereon. Find
er will please leave at the Star
Herald Office or Pocahontas State
Bank aud receive suitable reward.
l2.2t
Happy people are the pleasantest
and eoause they are they are able
to m Ike their way more successfully
and with lar less trouble than the
persvn who is irritable and faultfnd.
ing.
A "religious" debate between
Ed. Joe Blue, Christian aud A. II.
Autry, Baptist, is announced to be
gin at lmboden Nov. 10th. The
proposition to be discussed Isl:
"The church Of which ! am a mem
ber is scriptural IN origin, doctrine
and practice. Each will take an
affirmative stand and each a mega.
tive. The debate will last four
days.
Telephone all news items to the
Star Herald Office or else do not be
surprised if the items do not appear
in the paper. We cannot be every
where at one and the same time,
therefore an item Of importance
might be overlooked. You can as.
sist us in making your paper better
with very little effort on your part.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

Much praise is being given GER
tain Democrats Of the eastern
country just now for their services
in brl nging about the great Demo.
cratic victory just experienced,
and Just here we wish to state that
we have some men IN Arkansas who
sho uld come m for some honor, at
least. In particular we wish TO re-
fer to Judge w. M. Kayanaugh,
Natio nal Committeeman, Of Little
Rock, and Judge A. ]. Walls,
Chai rman of the State Committee;
also Hon. John w. Crockett and
Hon. Earle w. Hodges. Through
the efforts of these men more than
slO, 900 was raised to help defray
che expenses Of the National cam.
paign. IL was through the efforts of
such loyal Democrats as these that
the great victory was so complete.
These men sh ould long be remem.
bered by the Democrats of Ark.
ansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
Two Court House Weddings

-Four hearts were made as two by
Esq. J. A. Douglass at the court
house Wednesday afternoon. The
contracting parties were Virgil
Fam, age 25, to Miss Nellie Ste
phens, age Il, and Geo. w. Pond.
er, age 81, TO Mrs. Ethel Plasgroye,
age 81.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
!. Local and otherwise
Asssssssssssssssssssssss'

Ex Judge Hulstedler and brother,
Jake, passed through here last week
on their way to Oklahoma City,
where the latter will be married
this week to Mrs. Margaret Scott, a
former resident of Randolph county.
The Judge will visit relatives at
Lawton.-Imboden Gazette.
K. II. Tbarp of Walnut Ridge,
District Deputy organizer for the
Woodmen of the World. has been
IN Pocahontas a day or two this
week in the interest of the order.
A meeting will be held at the hall
tonight friday for the purpose of
rallying the boys together and get
ting them to work again.
Attorney A. ]. Witt and DR.. c.
4. PTiogle returned Tuesday morn.
ing from Hot Springs where they
acted as memcers OF the reception
committee for Hon. Champ Clark
ana other distinguished visitors at
the State Fair. Thy report a de-.
lightful visit and trip. throughput.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
CARD OF THANKS

We want to thank all who came
so promptly to our help on the
night of the fire. 1t was this
promptness and your faithful work
that saved our new parsonage home.
With best wishes for your every in
terest, we are very truly yours,
Mr.. AND Mrs. W. j. LEROY.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

Entered AZ the ppstofllce AZ pocahonta~
Ark. a. seeond-class mall matter
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

The mortgage system and going
in debt is causing many farmers in
the bottom country serious trouble
this season. The light crop and
low price last year placed them in
poor position to carry themselves
this year aud the result is that many
Of them are b aving to dispose Of
property they need in order to pay
of the mortgages. A little econ
omy last year would have prevented
thIs state of affairs to a great extent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

Business Is increasing IN Poca-
hontas every day. Each day brings
eut>sne-ar.more -een1idater for the
postoffice. No trouble TO find d
petition il you are desirous of sign
ing one. All this Is in addition TO
our regular run of business,
which Is also good all the time.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

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Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank those who so
bravely helped in saving our fur
niture from the fire which destroy
ed our home on November 9Th.
We sincerely hope no such misfor.
tune will ever befall any of Won.
Sincerely,
Mr. AND MRS. J. A. PARKER
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

Return this coupon aud . cents
and get a cent Pencil and a 5
cent Tablet all for a Niekle, at the
Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

Henry Meier a iull carload Just
received. stf.
The Womans' Missionary Society
will meet with Mrs. Flora Black
next Tuesday afternoon at $3.50,
Let every member take notice and
be present as there is some import.
ant business to be transacted.
Last week we advertised for a
lost mule for l.. /. Bralnlett. Mon.
day we met Mr., Bramlett and he
said we need not continue the ad as
the advertisement last week found
the mule for him.
Last Saturday was a big day in
Pocahontas. From early morning
until night large crowds thronged
the streets and the business houses
resembled bee hives during the en-
tire day.
Tom Turner has purchased, of
Miss Anna May White, the stock Of
confectioneries at the postoflice.
Miss White will leave this week for
Nevada, Mo, where she will accept
position as nurse in hospital.
School book men have been quite
numerous in Pocabontas this week,
and of course each claimed TO have
the very best that has ever been
put out. The county book board
will have a meeting next Saturday.
One great difference between
cleverness and ignorance Is that the
clever one gets what he wants be.
cause he does not want the unattain.
able, while ignorance cries after the
moon.
Amos Stephens, brother Of our
townsman, II. Stephens, with his
family arrived from Austin, Colo,
Wednesday and will visit in Pooa.
hontas for some time. Mr..
Stephens may decide to locate here
again.
Rev. w. G. Hamil of Maynard
and John +. James aud Wesley |
Brown of this city left Wednesday |
morning for Hot Springs to attend
the Arkansas State Baptist Con.
vention. They are expected home
today.
Perry Lewis and mother of Hills.
boro, Tex, who have been visiting
relatives here for several days, leave
today for home. Mr.. Lewis called |
at our office while here and ordered |
continuation of the Star Herald |
tolhls address.
Reports from different sections
Of the county are to the effect that !
the recent frost and freeze was very
damaging to the late cotton. Many |
of the top bolls were frozen to the
extent that it is not thought that
they will ever open.
Take your hides, furs and sheep |
pelts to will Junkersfeld at Junk. |
ersfeld & Sons store where yoG can |
get the very highest price. Will |
has been IN the fur business here
for more than / 5 years and always
pays top prices.
w. F. Lemmons, formerly of
this county, but who has been max.
ing his home in Texas for seveaal
years, has landed himself into the
newspaper business again. This
time he has ventured into the po.
litIcal field and his new paper is
called the Anti-Socialist Band Law.
Miss Elizabeth Jackson of this
city and Miss Ruth Skiles of Brock
EFT left Saturday for Hot Springs to
attend the State Fair. Miss Jack.
son is demonstrator for the Girls
Tomato Club and Miss Skies Is the
winner of the first premium IN the
club for the season just closed.
w. II. Martin and his father in.
law, r. A. Page, Of Dellaplaine
were in Pocahon!as hrst of the
week on business. Mr.. Martin
was, until two wears AGO, n citizen
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-11-15

That there will be no more reg
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
cRINNELL FORWARD MOVEMENT
Program Announced for Meetings Sun
dsv and Monday.

Special 70 Times Republican.
GriuneIl. Jan. 6.-The full program of
the men ana religion forward move
Ts!euI meetings in this city on Sunday
is practically as follows: at the morn
ing service llour L. L. Hamlin will
speak al the Friends church: ". J.
Pilkington at the United Presbyterian
church: z. W. Garrett at the Christian
church service in the superior court
room: Emerson DePuy at the Metlo-
DIST: Mr.. DePuy will also speak at the
Congregational church al the SUNDAY
school hour and Mr.. Garrett at the Pap
fist church at the same hour, E: Is a. m:
at O'Clock in the afternoon Rev. Elias
Handy will lead a meeting CT the work
ers in this movement for general con-
ference al the Baptist church; at 2:3o
Mr.. DePuy and Mr.. PiIkington will give
addresses at the United Presbyterian
church al a meeting for boys: at az
at the Colonial opera house e. W. Gar
rett and ". ]. Pilkington Will address a
mass meeting for men: at the same
hour there viii be mass meeting for
women at the Methodist church ad
dressed by sir. Hamlin and Mr.. DePuy:
the evening service will be a union
meeting at the Congregational church
beginning at 80, at which the follow
ing speakers will take the following
topics: Bible study, Emerson; mis-
sions. L. L. Hamlin; social service, 3.
W. Garrett: angelism, ]. H. Telling
ham: boys work, J. W. Pilking.on.
| Monday will be given up to conference
and institute work on the general topics
| embraced by this movement and will
close with banquet rendered by the
citizens in recognition of the labors of
| the speakers from Dies Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
An ELUSIVE GOLD MINE.
Aged Iowa Prospector Still clinss e
Dram Of EahuIoua Waalth,

Dream Of Fabulous Wealth.
Olin, Jan. 6.-Thirty-six years I'M
successful search for gold mine ir
Arizona has not shaken Niles Voor-
hee's belief in the existence Of gold
mine OF vast extent somewhere in Ari-
IONA, and after brief visit with rela-
tives here, he has gone back to Globe
Ariz., to continue the hunt. Mr.. Voor-
hees Is more than 81 years old, but is
confident of ultimate success in the
long continued search.
While he was prospecting in Ari-
iona in 1875. Voorhees, came into the
possession Of the secret Of the mine
and it's location. he saws. thru finding
one of the discoverers of the rich vein
dying of starvation in the mountains
Immediately VOORHEES, hunted up his
partner and they commenced the search
for the rich field OF gold, but on ac-
count OF the opposition of Indians and
the uncertainty Of the trail, the hunt
after a third Of a century, still! IS un-
successful.
The lost mine. Voorhees, declares, is
richer than any gold mine the world
has ever seen. and as soon as it again
is found will make him and his part
ner fabulously wealthy The partner
is waiting in Arizona for the return OF
VOORHEES, from his Iowa trip. The tive
veteran prospectors will set out agar
with undiminisiled eagecness to dis
cover the los: mine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
DAVENPORT LIQUOR DEALER &C
cvsEn OF RESPONSIBILITY
FOR DEATH.
MANsLAuoHTER CHARGE
TO BE FILED az STATE
Wandrum Dumped Into Barn While
Intoxicated and Was Left to Freeze
Others Held as Witnesses to b
Released.

Davenport. Jan. 6.-As a result of
the coroner's inquest held last night
over the body OF Arthur Wundram, in
which the jury believed that Wundrum
came to his death by inceptive intoxi-
cation and exposure to the cold and
that Isaac Richardson, a saloonkeeper
sold him the liquor and ordered him
placed in stall in a barn over night,
County Attorney VoIlmer stated to-
day that he would file information
charging Richardson with manslaugh-
ter.
Witnesses at the inquest claimed
that it was Richardson's orders that
Wundrum be taken to the barn We'd
nesday night and left in the box stall
Wundramss family has secured an at
torney and will assist the state in the
prosecution Richardson, who was ar
rested yesterday. was still in Jail. The
other men held as witnesses viii prob
ably be released today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
ney trouble. Mr.. Lawson formerly
lived in Traer. being Is the creamery

llved IN TtRer, being ~ bne creamery
business. s, M Hi
Wednesday at noon at the home OF
the bride In Grant. Miss Isabella
Scissor was united In wedlock to John
Nerlson MCGOWAN, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. Mr.. Hampton.
In the presence Of about thirty rela-
tives and friends. They will make their
home on the " A. Scissor farm near
Amity.
Miss Bea Kieth recently announced
her engagement to A, L. Ramage, Of
Riverside, Cal.
The Knoop will case has again been
postponed and will not be tried till
March.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Smith shipped
their household goods and left on
Thursday for their new home in Wis.
consin. They will take possession Of
their farm at once. The K of P's., OF
which Mr.. Smith was valued mem.
Der, gave him a farewell party on
Wednesday, evening and presented him
with a K. of P. watch charm ~ .
memento of their esteem
DR.. j. A. Pinkerton and family are
again to return to Traer. The doctor
has purchased DR.. 'Hervey's interest
in the firm of Hervey & Rose. The
firm henceforth will be known as PIN
kerton & Rose. DR.. Hervey has 1t In
mind to specialize. and to locate In
some larger field.
Following the death of her husband.
Mrs. Forsythe lost portion Of her
household goods by fire.
A second case of smallpox has de-
veloped at the John Mowery home. Tho
second daughter, Julia, has it in a
much more severe form.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
WHISKY KILLS TALENTED MAN.
William II. Slice. Aged %, sueeumbs te
Alcoholic Poisoning.

Waterloo, Jan. 6.-William Henry
Slice IS years old, g gifted musician,
died in his room at 547 Franklin street
yesterday from alcoholic poisoning. Six
weeks ago this talented young man
came to Waterloo from Chicago. where
he had played with The Goddess OF
Liberty" company for several months,
and accepted a position as pianist in
me Majestic theater orchestra, which
has been under the direction of ]. II.
Miller, of Chicago.
For several years he had been en-
ployed as musician in many of Mort
Singers productions and vas widely
known in the theatrical world. being
intimately acquainted with many Of
the leading players of the country.
Possessing unusual musical talent
rare ability as an orchestra leader
and a splendid education. he won
friends wherever he travelled and
many Of those who enjoyed the priv
lege of hearing his interpretations OF
the latest musical selections will
deeply regret his untineIy death.
Last Sunday afternoon he was
stricken for the first time. but was
evening and visit among his friends
Monday his condition became serious
and he vas unable to play at the thea :
ter. and since that time he grew rapid
~ worse until death ended his suffer
ing Friday morning.
Slice was born and reared in the east
and has no relatives living in this sec
ton OF the country. Two rncies, Sam
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
BUSINESS MEN CONVICTED.
District Court a. Oskaloosa Finds Two
Men Guilty Of Stock Juggling.

Oskaloosa. Jan s.-W E. kemble
and c. Winter. two prominent business
mex and president and secretary, re-
spectiveiy, Of the Iowa Heat and Ligh,
Company, were found guilty by a jury
in the district court. yesterday after
noon OF violating the Iowa statute reg
ulating corporations. The specific
charge was that stock in the company
was sold 10 different parties at differ
ent prices.
There was no charge made or evil
dence produced that the parties hens-
flied personally by the sale of stock
the company getting all the proceeds.
This is the first prosecution in the
state under the new Peterson law ard
Nels J. Lee of the attorney generals
office was sent here to help prosecute
the case. This is the second trial Of the
case. the jury disagreeing in the for
mer trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06

ty. Records In this same office dis
close the fact that there was collected
from one estate the sum of 34,84S.5S
as collateral inheritance tax from the
John c. Lusch estate.
At recent meeting Of the Eldord
school board Miss Pauline Peisen. of
Eldora. was elected as kindergarten
teacher in the city schools. Miss Peisen
is an experienced teacher in this line
Of work and the board has thus added
to the efficiency of the public school in
her selection.
moved from Grundy county, just east
of Eldora, to Pocahontas county and
hs made small fortune in tilling the
soil, is soon to move to Houston, Tex,
in the hope that the milder climate
may prove beneficial to the health of
hims elf and daughter.
Sheriff Walsh has returned from
Billings, Mont, where he went to get
James Phelan, wanted in this county
for forging check for $50 on the Citi-
zels Savings Bank of Iowa Falls. Phe-
Ian was indicted by the last grand
jury in this county
Frank Balvanz. who lives two and
a half miles southwest of Eldora. was
quite severely burned while endeavor-
ing to get half-Nelson on a buckins
gasoline engine. Lighting a corn cob
which had been soaked With kerosene.
he endeavored to locate the scene of
difficulty. when can of gasoline Sit
Ting near the engine exploded. burning
Ba.Ianz quite severely on the hands
and face.
Ii will be gratifying news 10 the peo-
lie Of Eldora and vicinity TO learn thai
Urited States Senator W. s. Kenyon is
10 give his lecture, The Bishop of D.
in this city soon, the exact date not
yer having been definitely fixed The
lecture will be under the auspices of
the Woman's Club and Eldora owes its
good fortune to the thoushtfulness OF
Mrs. G. w. Ward, who happily thought
to write to the senator. He replied
that he would be dilghted TO come al
some early date.
District court convenes in this city
next Monday Jan. S with Judge c. f.
Alhrook on the bench. While there
are not many cases of special interest.
tbs term promises to be quite an ex-
tended one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
Iraer News Notes.
ecial to Times-Republican.

Special to lmes-Repubilcan.
Traer Jan. 6.-Miss Mabel Segner.
a well-known Traer girl. was married
on New Years day in Moose Jaw.
Sask. Canada. to David Kennedy. of
Outlook at the Presbyterian parson-
age. The bride was born and reared
here but for the past two years has
been employed by the McElhinney
Company as stenographer. She is one
of Traer's brightest girls. The young
man is Scotchman by birth. also in
the employ of the McElhinney Com
pany They will make their home in
Hawarden. Mr. Kennedy becoming
manager % the Mckinney lumber
yard at that place.
Mrs. Peter Wilson was called to
Longmont. Colo. the first of the week
by the serious illness of George Law
son. brother. who is very i'll of kid
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
MUSIC HALL BURNED.
Professor and Mrs. Thompson Have
Narrow Escapes From Building.

Ar1es. Jan. 6.-Cha-red walls mark
the spot where stood the historic buidl-
ing on the campus which has ben
used Of late years for & music hail
Prof. and Mrs. Alexander s. Thon1p-
son We're aroused II 5 80 Friday morn
ing by the cries Of the houseEeeper.
Miss Marie Schmidt who first discov-
cred the fire. Her room was in the
east wing an, detecting fumes started
an Investigation.
Profess y and Mrs. Thompson had
difficulty in t!n%irg their way OF; ana
e>sca ped win their night a0na-el "
cept Professor Thompson. who saved
his overcoat and q derby hat Mrs.
Thompson had turned back once hop
ing TO ne able 70 carry with her some
thing to wear in the raging :lizzarG
wiki the thermometer al 20 degrees
below zero Tbs hesitation almost ccst
her life Out in the cold air she had
a paroxysrn Of coughing and sank .
the snow exha listed from the terrible
ordeal
Soon inha bita! IS Of the campus we're
on hand and Mrs. Thompson Vas
wrapped in quilts and carried ! the
home Of Professor Summers There
uIlGtT the Gems an care Oh q i1l4HS IAN
every effort is % ng made 10 1gh: of
pneumonia and complete pros.~at ton.
Professor. ThoInc-cn escaped iahalilg
much OF the gas and smoke bit suf-
fered intensely from the cold.
The creates loss in the burning Of
the music hall is the destruction Ct
many unpublished manuscripts Music
al America recently placed Prof. 4. 5.
Thompson in the list Of Americas most
/ celebrated composers and referred es-
pecially TO the Sonata dedicated Ia
Rudolph GAM Mrs Thompson had
I Us, completed an operaetia on which
she has devoted many months Of hard
work This was 10 have had its initial
| performance at an early date by the
! Girls Giee CLUB. 1t was ready - serd
| to the publisher and unless Mrs.
/, Thompson can recall the many pages
! of manuscript II Will De les 70 the
world.
| Music hail VS. the original presi-
dents mansion. II was the second
building erected on the campus. Dur
ing the administration OF the first
! president. Dr.. Welch. il was the social
center for many counties. When an
other executive home was established
/ il became the first domestic economy
buildings. Then il vas turned over 10
the music department CT the college.
The fire started in the furnace room
and mad gained great Roadway when
discovered The building and its con-
tents were completely ruined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-06
BROKEN RAIL CAUSES WRECK OF
GREAT WESTERN PASSENGER
NEAR DuMoNT.
PuLLMANAND DAY COACH
DERAILED; INJURIES SLIGHT
But Tena Passengers on Train at Time
Of Accident, Half Of Whom Receive
lnjures-sroken Bones, and Bruised
Limbs Constitute Injuries Sustained
Other Iowa News.

Waterloo, Jan. e.-Chicago Grea
Western passenger train No. 6, east
bound. was wrecked at Dumont this
morning. Five Of the ten passengers or
the train were injured. The injured are;
Lee Gallagher. Oelwein, arm brok.
en-: ". II. Mallory, porter. hip injured
G. w. St. Claire. Oelwein, arm injured
E. H. Williams. Odebolt. knee and arr.
hurt: Herman Stark, Aredal". leg in
jured.
The wreck was caused by broker
rail The Pullman and day coach were
derailed.