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The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
NEWS AND NOTES
 IF THE CAPITOL Many Complaints to Commis- sion Over Station Accom-
 m0datiOns.
NEW MEXICO SEEKS DATA
and Asks Commissioner Clay Sloan for Information.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service. Arkansas railroad commission in- structing the Iron Mountain railway to enlarge the waiting rooms in it's depot at New Augusta, in accordance with the plans suggested.
 The New Augusta depot is located one and one.quarter miles from the main part of town, and as there is no other shelter around the depot the commission ordered the waiting rooms enlarged. The construction is ordered begun not later than May 1.
 Complaints were filed with the con- mission charging that no water was provided in the depot waiting rooms at Searcy, on the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad and Rock Island. A similar complaint was made by the citizens of Jelks Junction, the Rock Island crossing of the Iron Mountain. Another complaint of mo water in the waiting rooms" came from Howell, on the Rock Island.
 The commission has notified the railroad to show cause why penalty should not be assessed for their fail ure to comply with the order of the commission compelling all roads to furnish their depats with plenty of drinking water. The hearing is set for March 6.
 Another petition filed with the sec retary of the railroad commission was for station at Bolding. on the Iron Mountain
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Seven Counties Have Been Organized.
 Awaits County Judges.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Little Rock.-State Superintendent Clio Harper of the Rock Hill Plan" has announced the following county. committee appointments :
 Franklin county, named by Judge w. G. Stockton--J. s. Turner, banker; A. H. Treadawy, merchant; B. w. Shuller, farmer.
 Lafayette county, named by Judge J. w. Jackson-N. D. Harrell, M. D. Lester, c. T. Short.
 Chicot county, named by Judge Harry E. Cook-J. B Simms, banker; Judge I. M. Worthington, planter; C.. W. Porter, merchant.
 Arkansas county, named by Judge L. c. Smith-T. F. Sexton, banker; l.. L. Brown, planter; Guy Rowland, mer- chant.
 Logan county, named by Judge J. w. Castleberry-A. T. Barlow, bank CT; Charles Tuggle, farmer; w. R. Cherry, banker
 Jackson county, named by Judge Charles B. Cole-W. A. Billingsley, banker; NJ. s. Littleton, farmer; R. B. Hooker, merchant.
 Pulaski county-Chas. N. AleXan- der, John l. Frazier and o. P. Robin son.
 Mir. Harper says that the work has just been thoroughly organized and that the appointments only await the actions of the county judges.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
SHERIFF ROBERTS DEAD
End Comes Suddenly Although He
 Had Been in Hi Health.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Burt L. Roberts, sher- if of Pulaski county, died at his resi- dence of acute dilation of the heart. Although Sheriff Roberts had been in ill health for several months, he had been at his office much of the time until a month ago, when his trips to the office became less frequent. How ever, he was at his desk when his condition suddenly became alarming and he was removed to his home. His conditicn gradually became worse until he died. Mr. Roberts was 42 years old and had been, a. resident of Little Rock for many years. He. was a Spanish war veteran, attaining the rank of captain before being muster ed out.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Enqine Loses Wheel on Hill.

Hardy.-In pulling the heavy grade of the Hard hill, five miles north of here on the Frisco, one of the driv- ing wheels of engine No. 6S1 was broken off, disabling the engine The train and it's disabled engine were pushed into Hardy a short time after by the engine of a south-bound train. While the train was being placed on the passing track a small trestle over which it was passing gave way, turn ing over three tank cars into a ditch, one of which was filled with molasses and two with creosote, and tearing up considerable track.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Sentenced for Killing Negro.

Texarkana. Henry Pace. promi' >Rent and wealthy white farmer, liv- ingNn nn, Eush Island, 13 miles west of here wa convicted in the district court at LlVaen on charge of killing a negro farm hand two years ago, and given a senteI5ee of five years. It was shown at the trial that Pace and some companions who Were drinking first got the negro drunk and then shot him as he lay in 2,>drunken stupor. At a former hearing Race was given 5O-year sentence, but G appeal secured a reversal and a ne" trial.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Would Build Permanent Roads.

Paragould.-Old settlers of Greene county assert that the county roads are in worse condition than at any former time in the history of the county. County Judge J. R. Taylor county will ever have good roads is for the county to employ an expert road constructing engineer to attend to the road building, then, to con centrate the labor and the money de- rived from the county road tax upon a stretch of highway and complete 1t make it road that will endure bad weather as well as good.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Will Work RoadS With Prisoners.

Camden.-County Judge M. D. Hale has decided to work tfe county pris- oners on the roads instetd or leasing them to a contractor. This\ plan will be tried for while, as a tesS& ana 1T satisfactory results are obtaiISM IL may be continued indefinitely. MYy people are expressing their satisiAf- tion with the plan, as they believe that the leasing system produces nothing but evil, and brings practi- cally no revenue to the county But 10 per cent of fines over $50 have been paid the county, and contractors have worked the convicts for the whole fine and costs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
PROOF OF DlVERSIFICATI0N
Many Plants Shipped From Judsonia.
 Prospects of Many Cars.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Judsonia.-The Judsonia strawberry plant nurseries are very busy ship ping large quantities of plants all over the United States and Canada. Many single shipments consists of hundreds of thousands of plants.
 People are already beginning to ar rive here to help in harvesting the approaching berry crop, which will begin to move within five or six weeks. The berry farmers are ex- -Sremely busy at all times of the Gear, and their financial success at teS+s the wisdom of diversified farm- ing The outlook for an abundant strawbe1. / crop was never better than now. -e
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
To OrQanize Association

Pine Bluff. - At the regular semi monthly luncheon of the trustees of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, held at the Hotel Jefferson, plans were outlined for entertaining stock growers who will come to this city March 13 and IA, to organize an Ark ansas Stock Growers Association, to encourage stock growing throughout the state and to further the progress of plans now under way for the es- tablishment of large packing plants in Pine Bluff and other cities.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Irate Father Shoots Man.

Hot Springs. - Mack Freeman, a well-known saloonist of this city, was shot and fatally wounded by George Compton, postmaster at Pearcy, a small settlement .E this county, and the father of Frances Compton, young girl Freeman Is alleged to have enticed from her home, 10 miles from this city. The shooting took place where the girl is employed, and where Freeman rooms. Freeman was shot in the back, the bullet passing entirely through his body.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
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Monte Ne.-The national office of the Young Womans Christian Asso- citation of New York has just closed contract with the Clubhouse Hotel and Cottage Company of this place for meeting of the young women of that association for the Southwest here in June The meeting will be gin June 1 and close June 24.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
HorticuIturists Elect Officers.

Eureka Springs.-One of the i'm. portant events in the meeting of the State Horticultural Society was the election of officers. The following officers were elected: President, Al. bert Johnson, Highland, Pike county; second vice president, M. F. H. Smelt. ger, Van Buren; secretary, Prof. F, Walker, Fayetteville; treasurer, J. W. Vestal, Little Rock Executive con- mittee, D. E. Echer, Springdale; J. w. Stroud, Rogers; w. H. H. Shibley Van Buren; H. w. Gipple Benton. vile; Lafe Marks, Springdale.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Moved Graveyard: Is Fined.

Fort Smith.-A peculiar case was decided in the circuit court at Berry vile when Rufus Buckley was allow
 ed to enter plea of guilty to charge of trespassing and pay small fine. Buckley purchased a farm about two years ago. A small graveyard was located upon the place II was charged that in the spring of 1911 Buckley removed the collins and tombstones and cultivated the land formerly occupied by the cemetery,
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Secretary Has Printed Information.

Secretary of State Earle Hodges has had published number of pamph- lets containing laws and other matter for which there is a general demand, and is prepared to send them out upon request, accompanied by 4 cents to pay postage The pamphlets which he has had printed include the follow ing: General drainage laws, election laws, game and fish laws, franchise tax law, amended corporation law, constitution of the state. Turner-Ja- cobson bill, trade mark laws, motor vehicle law, tick eradication law, state depository law, enabling act of the initiative and referendum amend ment, and the commercial feedstuff act
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Roads Are Beinq Improved.

Forrest City-Robert Hardes has been awarded the contract to gravel the road between this city and the St Francis river and work will begin at soon as the weather conditions will permit, It is also announced that the county convicts will be put to work on the stretch of road connecting this city with the old military road, and that this work will continue through out the summer until the work which was begun last fall is completed
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Will Initiate School Tax.

Rogers.-With the object of increas- ing the school tax to Is mills, the committee appointed at the recent meeting of school superintendents of and formulated bill which will be presented in petition form to the voters of the state to get the required five per cent endorsement so it can be voted upon in regular September election.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
oroanize to Build Good Roads.

Beebe-The citizens of Beebe and house and successfully launched the Beebe Business Mems Association with a membership of nearly every business man and farmer of the city and surrounding country. The object country and to build good roads lead ing to Beebe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Cattle Struck by Lightning.

Fayetteville. - During the severe electrical storm which ragged over northwest Arkansas the barn of c. w. Davis, six miles northwest of this city, was struck by lightning and par tially destroyed Sixteen head of registered cattle were killed. They were valued at s3,500. The barn was one of the best in the county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Paragould.-L. Auten, promoter of a prodrce commission company, is ere ating much enthusiasm in truck farm ing In Greene county. MT. Auten said that he has secured more than 100 pledges of reliable farmers to raise cabbage, beans, peas, potatoes, etc., for the market. Irish potatoes are in the lead in the list of vegetables, and MT. Auten has assurances that hun dreds of farmers will engage in po- tato culture, some of them agreeing to plant as much as 30 acres of ts. bers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Little Rock.-Harry D. Cook, presi- dent of the Arkansas Good Roads and Drainage Association has appointed Arthur F. Gadmer of Texarkana delegate to the national drainage con- vention. which meets in New Orleans on April 10
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Gov. Donaghey granted a pardon to

Millie Winberry, white woman, who was convicted in Conway county on a charge of murder in the second de- gree and is serving sentence of five years in the penitentiary. The par don was granted upon the receipt of statement from pr. B L. Harrison, the penitentiary physician, to the eff feet that the woman is about to be- come a mother. It was urged that the child should not be born in prison. The woman was convicted of aiding Tom Qualls in murdering his wife.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Ozark.-A suit over a $75 horse has resulted in the spending of over $2,- 900 for lawyers fees, and although decided in circuit court here, will be appealed. The case was decided in the circuit court here, but the loser has announced that he will appeal the case to the supreme court, which will mean further costs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Plumbers Strike and Leave.

Philadelphia. - A labor war was started here when number of the plumbers employed by the contractors refused to go to work because their demand for an increase of wages had not been compiled with. Up to the time of the "walk-out" plumbers were receiving S4 per day, and they de manded an increase of $1 per day, The strikers have left the city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Would Form Traffic Club.

Little Rock.-The shippers and rail- road men generally have spoken fa- vorably of the plan for the formation of traffic club and state that such an organization is badly needed in Little Rock. In most large cities such clubs have been formed and have been of great advantage to the shippers and representatives of the railroads both, according to local officials.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Magnolia. = Tipping from a chair into an open fireplace the 6-months- old child of MT. and Mrs. Will Tolen was so severely burned that It died. The child was bundled up in a quilt and the chair tipped it into the fire place while the other members of tho family were in the next room eating breakfast.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Helena.-Dr. James Carter, we'll known physician of this city, was found dead at his home with bullet wound in his head. Grasped in his hand was a .38 caliber revolver. Al though foul play was at first suspect ed, local officers think that the wound was self-inflicted
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
City Adds to Police Force.

The five new patrolmen who were appointed because of the many crimes that have been reported in the resi- dence districts of the city recently, went on duty and were added to the night force. The new men were as- signed to the residence sections of the city.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Would Take Band AIonq.

Secretary of State Earle Hodges and secretary of Arkansas Press As sociation is urging that the executive committee of the association to hurry and decide on the next spring excur- sion. Mir. Hodges also urges that band be taken along for entertain ment
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

It was announced at the governors office that the next monthly pardon day will be on Saturday, March 2, instead of on the first day of the month. This change is made because Governor Donaghey will not be here March l
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Philadelphia. A $10,000 Booster Club has recently been organized in this city for the purpose of paying off the debt of the new Methodist church, recently erected at a cost of $35, 900. A large number have joined.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Wesley Love, who was arrested in this state as a fugitive frem Mississ- ippi, will be returned to that state at once, Gcv. Donaghey having honor ed requisition from Gov. Brewer for his return.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Fine and Sentence for Assault

Little Rock-Ringo Wagner, a mat tress maker, charged with attempting to assault Hattie Conway, II years old, was fined $100 and sentenced to six months in the county jail by Jus tice of the Peace E. H. Sanders. Wag- ner is 35 years old. Wagner has a wife and three children.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01
Treasurer crockett,s Mother Dead.

Mrs. Mary B. Crockett, Fl years old, died suddenly at the home of her son. State Treasurer John w. Crockett, 2408 Gaines street. Mrs. Crockett had been in i'll health for several months, but had not been confined to her bed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-01

Newport-vol Hamer was sentenced to serve ten years in the penitentiary by a jury in the Jackson county cir cult court, being tried upon aa indict- ment for assault.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18

women what Mrs. Pinkham' s medicines
have done for me and give you permis-
sion to publish this letter for the good of
others. - Mrs. HULDA ERICKSON, 506
Maysville Avenue, GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
More Proof.
Burlington, Iowa. -" For years suf-
fered great deal from female troubles.
/ had awful pains and felt sick nearly all
the time. l. saw Lydia +. Pinkham 3
Vegetable Compound advertised and
heard that it had helped other suffering
women so | felt sure it would do me
good. Sure enough it did. The first
bottle helped me and now | am a strong
and well woman. l would not be with
out it in the house Mrs. ANNA HIG-
GINS, 1l25 Agency St, Burlington, Iowa.
There need be no doubt about the
ability of this grand old remedy, made
from the roots and herbs of our fields, to
remedy woman's s diseases. We possess
volumes of proof of this fact, enough
to convince the most skeptical. Why
don't you try it?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
Absorbs Skin, Chases
Wrinkles Young Again

The shock at behOldins myself in
the glass after nine long weeks abed.
nearly caused relapse writes Emily
Colson in Home Queen. The faded
face. with its lines Of illness and wor-
Ty seemed thirty years older Now,
thought | could not attend my
Chums wedding, eleven days Oft. TO
which had looked hopefully forward
She herself came to my rescue
She procured an ounce of mercolized
wax. which she bade me spread on
Ike cold cream washing 1T off next
morning. Applied nightly this appar
eDtlv absorbed the withered skin so
gently J experienced no discomfort.
Upon the wedding morn the pallid
complexion had entirely given way TO
one OF youthful color and loveliness
And there wasn't a wrinkle. This
due TO wash lotion made bv dis
solving an ounce of saxolite in a half
pint witch hazel. The daily face
bath had dispersed every line"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
A WOMAN'S APPEAL

1o all knowing sufferers of rheuma
usm whether muscular or of the
Joints scatica lum1agoS hackachc.
pains iu the kiducrs or neuralgia
pains to write 10 her for a homo
treatment which has repeatedly cured
o'l of these tortures She feels it
her duty To send it 20 an sufferers
FREE. No1 cure Yourself at home
ae thousands viii teshfy-uo change
Of climate being necessary This sim
'e discovery hanlshes uric acid from
.hc blood looscns the stinened Joints
Hr.fes the blood and brshtens the
rtes giving elasticity and tone 10 the
80 hole system If the above interests
tou. for ureof address Mrs NJ. sum
uers. Bon r. South Bend ud
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
CONCERT WEDNESDAY, EVENING
To DC Given BY The Choir of the
{ Frst Methodist Church

lfSI MClNOUlSt knuICn
The choir of the First Methodist
church under the able direction OF
Miss Olive Wheat will give q concert
next Wednesday evening. This viii be
the final concert Of the season and
promises 10 be the best one OF the
current wear Practice has been 20.
ing on for more than siX weeks and
q crowded house Will undoubfodlv
greet the popular choir next Weduc3
day evening.
This choir is one of the best IN the
Southwest Visitors from abroad and
Guthrie citizens both agree TO that
It is not often that a choir contains
50 many good solo voices aud such q
fine m7ae quartctte. Thl; enables
them to present a very diversified pro
gram and all music lovers viii find
something to appeal TO them
The evening viii be spout with
world famous composers Among the
will be:
The SeXtctte from Lucia.
The Quartette from Rcgaletto
The Ever be Happy from the En-
Chantress.
Duet "Barearable" from Tales OF
Hoffman.
A complete program win be pub
lished in this paper not later than
Monday
Miss Wheat whose work at the uni-
versity is nearly over for this seas
On leaves very soon and this viii
probably be the last chance Tor her
to hear her this season
A charge Of 25c will be made for
any seat The beautiful First church
which is one of the prides of Guthrie.
will undoubtcdly be filed 10 overflow
ing Wednesday evening the Ind Tick
cts on sale at Corner drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
Rev AbernathY Popular

Rev John X Abornathy. popular
pastor Of the NJ +. church south is
Kept busy these days filing engage.
ments. He viii deliver the class adj
dreSs to the Logan county high school
graduates here on the 2fth Tomor-
row he will preach the farewell ad-
dress to the graduating class of the
Conncll school of agriculture at He.
lena Later he viii fill cugagements
at Ardmore. Chccotah aud Pawnce.
IN his many trips throughout the
state. Brother Abernathy mover over.
locks boosting Guthrie
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

|. :. 4 y II. 4 Y .. .. =. + 2: y z: = :. \
Miss Bette atcliG left this morn.
Ing for Crjttenden. Ky, for visit to
Ter old home.
4. w Rhodes and J NJ Cronktto
are here today from Navlno trans
acting business
j. II. Johnson Of Stroud. is in the
city, lie SAYS oil interest is intense
at STROUD One man paid $500 per
acre for an oil lease on farm. s
miles from stroud, Friday.
Frank Chamberlin chain agent
tor the Santa Re. leaves this evening
ior Los Angeles, Calf. 10 attend the
meeting of the RAILWAY claim agents
association Mr. Chambcrlin VIII 80
alone
Mrs. Grorgic Rimarc Of 1915 East
Grant. left this morning for ONaho-
ma City to visit her aunt Mrs. Mary
C. Ward. for two or three weeks.
NC ldilliiN % ~ l1- al ". ~ dhfllttii
ON the y. Z. d G., passenger train.
came i'm Yesterday from Kowa Kas.
They will reside at 2l7 East Villas
state Insurance Commissioner Per
r. Ballard was in Tho citv TO-DAY He
has been visiting his son at Coyle.
his former home.
Judge a II. Huston returned from
saltwater this morning. whore he has
been holding court.
Mont Dav came in this morning
from saltwater to spend SUNDAY here.
J. :. Shcarer went TO Carnccie
this morning on business for the
Woodmen.
WA. Grant. manager for the Nation
e, Biscuit COMPANY at Oklahoma CITY.
j, here to spend Sunday with his fam
1y
Charles Renfro writes that he has
L Gated permanently at Eugene Ore
con. and orders the Daily Leader
sent to him there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
METHOOISTS MAY DANCE
lRr Associated Prers.l

MINNEAPOLIS. May IS-Tbc Metho-
dist conference this afternoon voted
not to accept the minority report OF
the committee on the state of the
church. pro iding for striking out
the paragraph with reference to
discipline. which prohibits dancing
ana kindred amusements The ma
iority report. favoring the retention
OF the paragraph was then adopted.
Let us change your Prest-OIite
tank. Guthrie Hardware company.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18

vOus and run down.
| was dizzy and had
numb feelings and
my eyes ached. |
took Doctors S medi-
cines but they did
me no good, so | de-
cided to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. | did
so, and now | feel
stronger and better.
] have told other
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18
TWO FILE FOR OFFICE

Neu Humphrey. present county
superintendent. VIII ran tov the ON
ce OF cler> o. the district court
Chas. Criswold. the present clerk OF
that court. has announced for the
office OF sheriff Both filed with
the county election board today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-05-18

Prof T NJ Butcher, superinten.
dent of the Enid city schools, was
in Guthrie for several hours yester
most educators Of the state and
was formerly president Of the state
Normal at Edmond