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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
WILL BE DECLARED
 LEGALLY DEAD
Wife and Relatives oi Mobile Drug.
 gist Believe Him To Be Dead.

Mobile, Ala. July 19-Unless Thomas F. Moore, one time a pros porous druggist of this city, puts in an appearance witdin the next few weeks, he will be declared legally dead. Whether he $ dead or alive there is no positive evidence. His wife and relatives however, are in- clined to believe him dead.
 Through the filing of a petition for letters of administration upon the es- tate of Moore in the probate court, the legal means to declare the man dead hae been taken. The estate in- volved is considerable.
 It has been more than eleven years since Thomas F. Moore left this city for New York, ostensibly to accept a pos tion in that city after having dis posed cf his drug business here. Moore advised his wife here of his arrival there. Next came letter stating that he was about to enter a hospital, but would be out within a few days. + F''
 This was the lase ever heard of Moore. It is known that a letter sent to him after he had written his wife that he was going to a hospital never reached Moore. No tidings of Moore came from d search in New York.
 Detectives were put on the case. Every clue that came under the ob- 5srvance of the relatives here was run down, but without result.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
ROCK ISLAND GULF
 ENTRANCE SOUTH
Line South From Little Rock tl
 Eunice, Ala., Also East River Tracks To Be Used.

Memphis, July 19-Developments in railroad circles have produced proof that the Rock Island is seeking an entrance from Memphis into New Orleans on the East and West banks of the M ssisslppi river, and that it has become financially interested in the construction of the Meridian and Memphis railroad. to gain an entrance into Pensacola and Mobile, according to off cials.
 This, it is said, is part of plan of the road and one of its principal rea- sons for the construction of bridge over the Mississippi river at Mem phis.
 It also is declared on good author ity that the Frisco and Rock Island have about buried the hatchet and the two great systems intend hereafter to worker closer in relation to handling trains. VI
 The Rock Island now has a line south from Little Rock, Ark, to Flu nice, La. From that point, it is sad arrangements will be made with the Frisco to enter New Orleans, over Its tracks. sFgoms the < ast side the Rock Island will get into New Orleans over the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago using the Meridian and Memphis line | now under construction from Meridi.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
BUSY BEE CAFE

"just didn't have the heart to refuse his friends and anyway he had never been piker."
 Archer B. Hatcher, one of the pro- prietors of the pharmacy, said that at midnight he found Hill in tears. Ask ed to explain, the soda dispenser said that he had expected to marry to- night" but that his plans had miscar- ried.
 What can fellow do at midnight?a asked Hill.
 Well, weddings have occurred lat CT than this,' returned Hatcher.
 Hill didn't think much of the sug- gestion, however, and went to his room in the Fulk building and went to bed.
 Later at conference of Gazette re- porters and MT. Hatcher, it was decid, ed that the wedding should not be all lowed to go by default MT. Hatcher agreed to do all in his power to aid and the reporters went to Hills room and aroused him, and informed him that he was to be married He offer ed no resistance, and with the assist ance of the newspaper men and MT. Hatcher, the romance was brought to a successful culmination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

There is more Catarrh in this sec tiCn of the country than all other di- seases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be in curable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it local disease and prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incur able. Science has proven Catarrh to be a constitutional disease and there fore requires constitutional treat ment Halls Catarrh Cure, manu- factured by F.. J. Cheney & Co.,, To- ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken in- formally in doses from two drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dol lars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: J. F. CHENEY x CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- stipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

Commercial Teachers Federation Miss Wilson copied 7,219 words in the hour with sixty-eight errors. De- ductlng five words for each error this gave her net score of 6,S79, or an average of 115 words per minute. The former record held by H. O. Blaisdell of New York was 1f2 u,ords per minute
 The amateur champ onsnip for operators With less than three years experience was won by Miss Bessie ffledman of New York. who wrote 5,2OS words in thirty minutes. This IS also a new record. Gus Trefger ot New York held the former record CT ninety eight words.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
Fort Smith Divorce
 Courts In Merry Grind
Nearly 300 Applications For DissOlu. tiOn of Martial Bonds in One
 Year.

Fort Smith, July 19-Marr'a may net be failure in Fort Smith, but for the past six months the list of ap- plications for divorce is fully 80 per cent as great as the insurance Of marriage licenses. In the past two days Chancellor Bourland has had before him more than dozen divorce cases, and during the same time six applications for divorce were filed wi.h the cletk. Nearly 300 such ap- plications have been filed in this city within the past year. There are lawyers in the city who derive most of their income from that source, and some of them are accused of be- ing family trouble chasers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
an to Memphis.

an to Memphis.
 Officials of the Rock Island have made application to the council at New Orletans for wharfage. This win recently developed movements at Memphis, is said by railroad mem to be a surety that the Rock Island is after business from the South by developing and adding to it's system many miles of new trackage.
 It is the intention of the road to utilize the line from Little Rock south for business originating in the Northwest, and the east bank line for business from the North.
 The plans as outlined is believed to be a concerted move to check the Burlington from getting into the Southwest too strong.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
FUGITIVE MAKES
 COO[l RECORD J. A. lines Arrested Here For Daserting Wife in
 Illinois.
EMPLOYER SURPRISED
Worked For Local Firm Seven Months and Manager Says He Gan Have
 Position Ii He Returns.

Alter be ng a resident of Pine Bluff since last January, makin g many friends and thoroughly estah- fishing himself in the good graces of the Consolidated Casualty Company, by whom he was employed, J. A. lines was taken into custody yes terday by Deputy Sheriff c. c. Green ana placed ill the Jefferson county Jail to await the arrival of an off cer from McLeansboro, Ill.,, to take him back to that city to answer charge Of wife and child assertion.
 A telegram from Illinois authorities yesterday. after they had been notifi- ct that JineS was under arrest. stat ed that requ sition papers had al- ready been obtained and an officer would leave Immediately for this city.
 Information obtained here is to the effect that lines deserted a wife and four childlen about a year ago. He came to Pine Bluff in January and took a position with the Consolidated Casually Company, of which Dr. O. W. Clark is president and A. $. Bayne secretary. MT. Bayne was very much surlTise1 when he learned of Jines' arrest and attempted to get the man eut on bail, but was informed bail cannot be obtained for fugitive from justice.
 MT. lines has been a most satis- factory employee" said Mr. Bayne yesterday. He has been with the company for the past seven months and during that time has discharged all his duties ill most business-i ke way. For this week he has written more business than any of our other agents If he over wants to come back his position will be open for him.
 lines admitted thae he was the man wanted and except to remark that he never had a cross word with hs wife he had little to say concerning the matter Until recently he made his home at the Home Boarding House on East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
COUNTY SCHOOL RALLIES

Little Rock, July 19-.A series of county school rallies will be held in Jackson county next week. under the supervision of w. M. Shaver. county superintendent. Prof. J. l.. Bond, Supervisor of Rural Schools. and Miss Eva Reicharnt, director of School Improvement wor1S leave Lit tie Rock Sunday for Newport to join Supt Shaver, and they will speak at the various rallies of their specific work. Later they will make tour of White county and as sime permits expect to make similar educatianal surveys of other counties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

C.. c. Moses, chief clerk to M. J. Stimson, division superintendent of the Southern Telegraph and Tele- phone Company in the state, With headquarters in Little Rock was Ill the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
0 0 0 OOOO 900 co MEXICAN ASSOCIATION. O 0 GOO 900 900 co

nbus, 4; Kansas City, 1. DO, 10; Milwaukee, z. Fville, [; St. Paul, 8. eapolis and Indianapolis, rain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
FINE SERVICE AND
 DAINTY APPOINTMENTS

characterize the Busy Bee Restaur- ant. It isn't only what you eat here that gives zest to your appetite-it's the way the viands are cooked and served, the way the tables look, the way we treat you. Take your time eating here, but waste no time in get ting here. Try our Chop Suey. It is a delightful dish. Our prices will not punish your inquisitiveness when you ask them. Bring your best girl along,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20
10 o OOOO 900 co
 SOUTHERN LEAGUE, O 10 OOOOO 900 co
somery, f; Memphis, 8. le, 5; Chattanooga, 0.
 l'a' Z; New Orleans, 0. P"lle, 4; Birmingham, 8.
RECORD FOR
 SPEED
Wilson Wrhies 115 Words Per Minute For One Hour

Nane' Wash, July 19-The [s 'ypelTriter speed record fer Sur 5 continuous writing on un- F. copy was broken Thursday [sS florence' E. Wilson of New Pn tue national contest held here
 'ne auspices of the National
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

New York July 19.- George W. Beat ty, will soon depart for College Park, Md, to continue the trials with the Wright military biplane, which were interrupted by the tragic death of Al
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

Welch and Lieut. Hazelhurst The craft which he will operate is the ex- act duplicate of the machine which Welch and Hazelhurst were flying when they were killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-20

|TERlES-Cashion and Ali
 c. Brown and Hamilton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15

To the credit of the Rocky Ford and Prof Heay
their be said right the that vic
last Friday evening ntersolasc debate
with La Junta high school.
Because of the timely and interesting topic of the debate Gre
the Administrations Would be Improved by
high school auditorium filled this memorable and
audience listened with the pleasure the ad
vanced Gladys Baxter Frederick Bos and Carl Oineou affirm
ave eamand commiseraed with the La Junta negative
of Maurice Subbs Emerson and Torrance Awoh
their losing contest
The Judges Messrs Barclay of the Pueblo Can Seun
Colorado Springs W. Smith Manou their decision
was two 10 n favor of the affirmative.
Scarcely had the applause attending the of the
judges decision Chairman gotten fairly started when
greatly augmented by the of telephone from La
the negative had by
In the latter place La Junta had the affirmative side of the
and ably advanced by Henry Bumgardner Clyde Sinclair
Price, but their down by each
speaker the negative composed Ralph Collins Maude
Monkman Elmer Kapeun the only girl debater had scarcely
blow brought ripple of applause from audience markedly
and naturally in sympathy with the home boys.
Owing misunderstanding about the tran coupled with
weather. there crowd down from this
expected but there nevertheless sufficient
and victory the vent of Rocky Ford dbaer
when Miss Anna Baman of Lamar City Attorney Peterson and
Rev. Church the board of known
their decision through the chairman 1te Stokes the La Juna
probably thought that the Rocky Ford high school of
tory was borne up by mighty throng
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
fire should get good start it would
endanger the whole city.

fire should get good start it would
endaneer the whole city.
would be glad for the Fire and Water
committees to accompany me at an early
date so could show them why the
hydrants are so badly needed.
ask for the Water committee for these
improvements are paid for from the M. of
W. W. fund.
We must purchase at least 500 feet of
hose. as our supply is running down
until we will soon have the Board of
Underwriters after US as we have not hose
sufficient to successfully fight fire.
This is matter that should be taken
up with the fire committee before this
years appropriation is made.
The matter of selling the city
electric motor, which it was stated
would be out of commission in n
few weeks, was referred to the
mayor, Aid. Rrown and the water
commissioner.
Several bids were received for
cleaning bitches and running
water, but upon motion they were
rejected and new ones asked for.
The bids ranged from $1,000 TO
$3.50, which was more than the
council thought the work was
worth, and as there is a decided diff
ference of opinion it is quite like
ly that the city will look after the
work cgain this season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
nEDICS MEET
Doctors of Otero County Spend Very
Pleasant Evening

The regular monthly meeting Of the
otero County Medical Society was held
in the Rocky Ford High School building
Tuesday evening and a goodly number of
members were present. The president,
DR.. Jessie E. Stubs, being absent her
chair was occupied by the vice president,
B, B. Blotz. After the routine of business
was disposed of, the society listened to a
paper on The Utility of the X-ray" by
E. G. Edwards. The paper was illust-
rated by plates and photographs.
Most Of those present participated in
the discussion. One of the learned DOCS"
perpetrated the following. which by-the-
way. he does not claim to be original
We think it is good enough. anyway, to
pass on to our readers:
'This X-ray machine is a marvel
Said medical man to his friend:
1T is showing up many a wonder
And aerving a mighty good end.
Last week examined a puppy.
You know how they hang out their tongues.
Just plain every day kind of doggie-
1 took good shot at his lungs.
And when developed the picture
Now don't tell this to your sisters and aunts
For it really sounds kind of shocking
discovered the seat of his pants"
After the scientific work was over the
members were served refreshments by
Miss Frazier and her class in Domestic
Science. The luncheon consisted of a
first course of biscuits and salad, and a
second of fruit pudding with whipped
cream, cake and coffee. 1t was all
delicious and was daintily served by the
young ladies.
A vote of thanks was unanimously
extended by the society to Miss Frazier
and her class, and also to the members
TO the Board OF Education for the use OF
the schoolroom.
The next meeting will be held in La
Junta.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
"ThE JUICE" IS ON
Elestric Transmission Line In Service
This Week

Shortly after o'clock on Sunday
evening the electric current was switched
on at the Fowler station of the Arkan-
Valley Railway, Light & Power Co.. and
the lights blazed out all over our neigh.
boring town. attesting the fact that the
electric transmission line had been COM
pleted that far down the valley from
Pueblo.
On Monday evening the people Of Man
zanola were most agreeably surprised
when the little town blazed out with cleo
tnc light three days ahead Of the ex-
peeted arrival Of "the juice" from Pueblo.
Work is progressing steadily toward
this city, despite the bad weather. and
by the end Of this week it is expected
that the Rocky Ford sub-station will be
tied up. and unless something unexpect-
ed occurs to prevent. the promise of the
superintendent Of construction to have
the line in operation for its entire length
down the valley will be fulfilled.
The electric current means the trans
formation Of the Arkansas Valley in an
industrial way. and marks new era
in agricultural development. as this
modern power will soon be in demand
by the farmers to propel their mills, run
their farm machinery, light their homes.
and eventually be used for irrigation pur-
poses when its practical application
along this line has become more widely
demonstrated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
TO CAN Home
''''' PRO PR0DUCTs
New Company Takes Hold
of Our Canning Factory
WILL HANDLE ALL
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
That Growers May Choose to Con-
tract for at Fair and Equi-
table Prices.

The Enterprise is exceedingly
pleased to be in position to an
nounce that arrangements have
this week been perfected that
guarantee a good seasons run at
the Rocky Ford Canning Factory.
A company consisting of w. B.
Newton, John L. Lawson and d.
l.. Joehnck has taken over the
Rocky Ford factory, and the sim
pie mention of the local men iden-
tilted with the proposition is suf-
ficient evidence that the factory
will be managed intelligently and
in a businesslike way that will
prove most satisfactory to every
one who may become connected
Herewith. The Identification of
Mr.. Newton with our well known
business men gives additional as
surance to the stability and quail
ifications of the newly organized
company, as that gentleman is
principal owner of the::Fowler and
Loveland canning factories and in
each place he is conducting very
successful business.
The Rocky Ford factory will be
in charge of John E. Lawson, as
local manager and secretary, who
has secured Office room at 10S N.
Eighth street, and is ready to
sign contracts with prospective
growers of tomatoes. string beans,
garden beets, cherries. etc. At the
present time the secretary is pre-
pared to sign contracts for $50
acres of tomatoes. for which the
factory will agree to pay $ll ton,
and other crop products and fruits
will be handled under the same
satisfactory rates and in like
quantities. the capacity of the fac
tory being enlarged to meet all
demands.
1t is needless for the Enterprise
to dwell upon the Importance of
this factory to the community, as
our people know that when har-
died properly it brings to the
growers earlier money than other
crops, it gives employment to
large number of people during All
otherwise slack period and as the
money is kept at home it should
not be necessary to urge that the
local factory people be given all
the contracts that they can posi-
bly, handle and be otherwise lib
orally patronized.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
PAROLED FROM PEN
State Board of Pardons commutes
Sentence of Edwards.

Believing that Richard Edwards has
suffered enough for his crime, and that he
should be given his liberty to provide for
his children. the state board of pardons
on Friday last issued a parole for him.
and he will be released from the peniten-
tiary on April /. The parole was granted
upon receipt by the board of a petition
signed by many Rocky Ford citizens re-
citing the fact that recent developments
showed that Edwards had some justifiea-
ton for shooting Turner because of the
latter's intimacy with Mrs. Edwards at
the High Line Ditch camp near Fowler;
that Mrs. Edwards was now in the county
Jail awaiting trial on a charge of contri-
buting to juvenile delinquency; and that
the fat her should be allowed his liberty
to support his FIVE children who are beng
looked after in this city by Edwards aged
mother.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
CUPID is BUSY
And Several Couples Seek SoIace
fran His Assaults

A very pretty wedding in which Miss
Sylvia Bacon and Guy E. Wilder we're
the contracting parties. was solemnized
at the home Of the brides parents. north
east of town. last evening at seven o'clock
Miss Ruth Hall was bridesmaid and
Everett Bostwiok groomsman. while Miss
Marie Powell played the wedding march.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Cartwright of Fowler, an old time college
chum of the groom. Mr.. Wilder is a we'll
known business man of our city. being
proprietor of the Wilder tailoring estab-
lishment. and the sweet little bride needs
no introduction to our readers. as she has
lived the greater part of her life in and
around Rocky Ford and was formerly
enrolled as student in the high school,
but the past year has been an employe
in the local telephone office. The happy
young couple will at once 60 to house.
keeping in cozy home on North Eleventh
street. The Enterprise joins with their
many friends in wishing them every
happiness in their married life.
Howe Masters and Miss Alta DeBaun
we're united in marriage at the Christian
parsonage on Sunday by Rev. Collins
A kitchen shower was given for the bride
on Saturday evening at the home Of Mrs.
Rolf. south Of town. and on Monday even
ing reception was given in honor of the
happy couple at the home of the groom's
mother in Grand valley.
On the same day. at the same place and
by the same officiating minister. Rev.
Collins, the knot was tied in the matri-
monial bond uniting George Brown and
Miss Ida Sullivan. The happy groom is
a popular young employe Of the A. B. S.
Co. and his bride has made a host Of
friends during the year and half that
she has resided in this city. The Enter
prise joins in extending congratulations to
the happy couple.
Frank Buchanan. recent arrival
from Indiana. and Miss Okla Graham Of
this city were united in marriage at
Pueblo on Saturday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
ROCKY FORD SCHOOLS
In Best Shape of Any In Otero
County.


Documentary evidence. in the form Of
the treasursr's monthly statement. has
this week been received that effeotually
disproves a report recently published in
Rocky Ford newspaper that the Rocky
Ford school district was in a bankrupt
condition.
This statement of the county treasurer
shows the following balances in the diff
fernt funds of this school district on March
l: Special fund. s5,445. ST.: Bond fund.
$l.43z,8l. General fund. S405.5l.
In addition to this the treasurer has
called for all warrants registered to and
including March. 10. which date is fully
one week later than any other school
district in the county, and shows No. 4
to be in pretty good shape. thank you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-03-15
APPOINTS COMMITTEE
Arkansas Valley Commercial Asso-
ciation Planning for Big Heetlng

Arkansas valley Commercial ASSO-
ciation Planning for Big Heetlng
A legislative committee 70 look out for
the interests Of the Arkansas valley. and
prepare some measures which the people
Of this section Of the state would like to
see passed by the next general assembly.
has been appointed by President B. F.
Seribner Of the Arkansas Valley Com
mereial association. The committee is
made up OF the following well known
men of the valley:
Judge E. W. Mcdaniel. Otero county;
Newton Parrish, Lamar;
Harry L. Lubers, Bent county;
W. II. LAUGH. Kiowa county;
E. F. Green. Crowley county;
Adolph Unfug. Huerfano county;
A. L. Bronson. Las Animas county;
SIS. Bellesfeld, Pueblo county;
C. r. MeLain, Fremont county;
David Heaton. Chaffee county.
The next big meeting of the Arkansas
Valley Commercial association will be
held in Pueblo on March 26, and it is ex-
peoted that it will be one of the most
largely attended gatherings ever held by
the hustling association.
One of the important questions to be
considered by the association at this
meeting concerns the establishing Of a
permanent agricultural and horticultural
exhibit in Pueblo. An effort is being
made to secure the ground floor Of the
proposed Electric building that will be
constructed during the present year by
the Arkansas Valley Railway Light and
Power Co. and it is expected that a
deal will be made whereby a portion Of
that building will be secured by the as
soeiation. If this plan is successful one of
the finest displays Of agricultural and
horticultural products ever seen anywhere
will be prepared and placed where all
who are interested can view the big var
iety of fine fruit. grain and vegetables
that can be raised in the valley.