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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25
WILL DONATE A PACKING HOUSE SITE l.. E. CHEEK MAKES LIBERAL OF. FER TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
 WITHOUT DOT SALE.
STATES PROPOSITION
Natural Gas Already Through Land and Railroads Touch It-WiH
 Enter Contract Now.

Editor Graphic:|I notice of late the interest taken in the erection of d packing house plant in the suburbs of Pine Bluff, l also notice the me th- ods employed in securing sufficient money to pay for site of such plant. which is a possibility, yet the devel opment will require time, with the possible contingencies.
 To facilitate matters, l will give to the city of Pine Bluff 40 acres of nice high dry ground near the suburbs of the city with railroad facilities, also natural gas now piped through the land, also Groom, new frame dwell ing, fine well of water. The land is all cleared and fenced with wire. This land is well drained, has no gulli es or swamps. Street is laid out to ths prope.ty.
 In consideration of this donation, make the following reservations, namely: That in ninety days from date of acceptance work must begin on the erection of first class pack ing plfnt of modern type, with all moaxrn ,anlss ,anlss-o,-e::s,.ents, e:s.ents and tha. .e,, plant must be erected and be in op- eration by the 1st day of November 1912, and that said plant shall have a capacity of not less than 4,U00 hogs daily ane 2,O0O head of cattle.
 I will enter in contract with the Chamber of Commerce, and execute a deed to the !And, the same to be held in escrow by some local bank.
 For the benefit of the public will say that ! make this offer 70 my fei- low citizens, who do not have to buy other lands to become a stockholder in the packing house plant. will hold this offer open thirty days fo.' the consideration of the officers of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Respectfully,
 l.. B. CHEEK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25
80 PER CENT
 SIGN PETITION PROPERTY OWNERS ON FIFTH AVENUE ARE ASSURED OF
 NEW PAVEMENT.
DON'T WANT TARVIA
Will Use Either Asphalt or CreosOted BlOcks-Judge Philp0t Will
 Aid New District.

It is practically assured that West Fifth avenue property will again be formed into an improvement district and the street paved with asphalt or creosoted blocks Several of the resi- dents of that street have been agitat- ing the repaving of the street for some time and yesterday Attorney H. K. Toney and Fred Senyard, two resi- dents on the avenue, obtained the names of 80 per cent of the property owners and only two people refused to sign the petition for the formation of the district. It is probable that the petition will be presented to the city council at $ next meeting. Fred Senyard, M. B. Bloom and c. M. Phil pot will probably be the commission CTS of the district, which will be known as No. 2S.
 The men behind the project have dis cussed the matter with County Judge Philpot and he has stated he would make arrangements 10 use the county funds after each property owner has been assessed $50 per lot. It has been stated that the street would be paved with tarvia, paving composition, but MT. Senyard stated 1t was the idea of the men circulating the netition t1 have the street paved with asphalt or some other durable paving material The paving will extend from Main street, west to the Cototn Belt rail- road.
 Fifth venue is one of the prettiest residence streets in the city and to ob- viate any tearing up of this street af- ter it has been paved the water con- pany and the natural gas company will be instructed to lay any water or gas pipes that it Is thought will be rs- quired as under no consideration will the commissioners allow the street to be disfigured by excavations for this purpose after the improvements are made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25
CAPT. CALBRA|TH
 NEW RECEIVER JUDGE TRIEBER SETS ASIDE SALE OF RECEIVER NICHOL IN BANK.
 RUPTCY CASE.
STORE IS NOT OPENED
Attorneys Will Argue Matter Imme. diateIy-Chancery Court Has
 No Jurisdiction.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 24.-Judse Jacob Trieber today set aside the re- cent receivers sale in which Jo Ni- chol, acting under an order of the Jefferson chancery court, sold the bankrupt stock of the Foreign Me. cantile Company at Pine Bluff to Sol Levitt, of St. Louis for $1O,000. The stock invoiced $24,500. Judge Trieber at the same time issued an order pre- venting the purchaser and Wolf N;- chols, who was to have been manager of the new business, from opening the doors of the store Wednesday morning, pending a final settle ment of the court proceedings. He also named Captain R. M Galbraith as re- ceiver to have charge of the stock temporarily.
 In the meantime Attorneys Irving Reinberger and N. J. Can't, of Pine Bluff and John M. Moore, of Little Rock, counsel for Nichols and Levitt. are preparing to argue the case be- fore Judge Triebef within the next few days in order to have him cou- firm the sale of the original receiver.
 The petition, filed by one of .tha partners in the Foreign Mercantile Company at the time he asked for the appointment of a receiver by Judge Elliott, does not specify that the firm was insolvent at that time, but makes a reference to such a condition, an l, as the bankrupt act refers insolvency cases to the United States court, which shall have full jurisdiction and not the chancery court, Judge Trieber set aside the sale on this ground.
 Levitt and Nichols had gone to q heavy expense preparing for the bankrupt sale and it was stated that a big crowd had gathered at the doors of the place in Pine Bluff this morn- ing to make purchases, but were dis appointed in the store not being thrown open to the public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

Ran Silverman. a former Pine Bluff boy who is now in the oil business at Beaumont, Texas. and who left this city fifteen years ago, spent yester- day in the city mingling with old friends. MT. Silverman was for many years with .he Cotton Belt here as conductor and has been most success full in the oil fields of Texas. He is son of the late Frank Silvermah, who at one time sheriff and collector of Jefferson county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25
NEW WITNESS IN
 ALEXANDER CASE JUDGE GRACE GRANTS FURTHER
 TIME FOR MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL.
GRAND JURY REPORTS
Voted Unanimously to Employ Ac- countant to Examine the
 Books of Officials.

Arkansas City, Jan. 24-In the De- sha circuit court today Judge A. B. Grace granted further time to Attor- ney W. B. sorrells in his plans to file a motion for new trial for w. c. Alexander, who was recently con- victed here of a first degree murder charge. The motion will be filed on Friday. It is understood that Attor- ney Sorrells will ask for another trial for his client on the ground that he has discovered new evidence.
 Although he has not made known the nature of the evidence he claims to have unearthed, it is stated here that a man from Lincoln county will testify that he witnessed the killing of J. P. Kelly, by Alexander, and that 1t was. not like the witnesses related it in the Desha circuit court last week. To strengthen this rumor, a summons has been issued for John Ratteree, resident of Lincoln coun- ty, who will appear in court here Fri day. ly The Desha county grand jury made it's final report to Judge Grace today. 2 It returned 38 true bills. The grand jury also declared that it investigated the charges made by J. s. Ross and about fifteen other voters of this county, claiming that frauds were xeracticed in the primary election .n this county on November 22. The jurors said that there was no founda- tion for the charges, that the election was one of the fairest, if not the fair est ever held in this county. The in. Quisitorial body also criticised those who made the charges.
 When the grand juHE unanimously went on record and recommended that the county judge employ an expert ac- countant to audit the bokos of the officials Of this county, Judge Grace discussed the matter freely from the bench. showing his disapproval of their action.
 The grand jury also reported that it had investigated the recent charges made by w. M. Rankin, Little Rock humane officer, who reported to Gov ernor Donaghey that prisoners had b(An mistref ted on Col. Cross con- vict farm in Desha county. There were no prisoners mistreated, the jur- ors said. In one of the cases report ed. the jurors said the prisoner was sick when sent to the county farm and tnG other the prisoner referred to in the governors office had never been on the Cross farm. It was these cases that causd Governor Donaghey to de- glare that he would pardon every G6Rvict on the county farms in Arkan- sas if they were not better treated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

J. D. Crockett. of South Bend; F. s. Robinson, of Madding; w. B. Pow ell, of Cummins; J. F. Sennett, of New ascony; J. E. xaemmons, of sw,n Lake; and Louis Seabrooks, of Lake Dick, were business visitors in the city yesteruay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

Morris Nilbott, Of Althetmez. spent yesterday ii the city. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

Mrs. J. J. Battle, of Fulton, Ark, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. T. Woodbridge. here, left yesterday for Morrilton where she will visit for several days before returning home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

Hold your Calendar orders for few days and see our line. Samples expected daily. We lave tho finest line ever brought b Pine Bluff. Pat- ronise hone enterprise and i've your orders to tho Alans Printing e.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-25

Mrs. F. A. Jarvis, of Bankhead. was in the city yesterday.
The record., 1912-12-19
Nelson Greek Coal Co. IippIe and Pow
er House Burned.

The power house and tipple of the
Nelson Creek Coal Co., at Nelson
Creek, was destroyed by fire which
was discovered in the top of the
power house at O'Clock Tuesday
morning, and which rapidly com
pleted its destructive work. There
was a high wind, and while the fire
was discovered by the night watch
man before it had gained any head
way, he had no means of fighting
the flames, and the wind quickly
famed the fire to the highest point.
By time the power house was down
the flames had gained such headway
on the tipple that there was no hope
of saving it, and the men who had
gathered were kept busy putting out
blazes on adjoining residences that
became ignited from the sparks and
embers that were widely scattered
The loss is estimated at about $751;
900, but was fairly covered by in
surance. Work of rebuilding will
be started at once. The origin Of
the fire Is not known.
The record., 1912-12-19
Santa Claus Makes Last Visit.

Mr.. G.. l.. CountLler has been en-
teItalring Santa Claus the last few
days, who has been making his very
last trip to the merchants, and as a
result Mr.. Counillcr's new store is
dazslingly attractive, bright from
the appealing pretty things just pu,
on display In jcwclry, cut glass,
ant ware, novelties, pictures, leather
goods, sliycrwaIe, pottery, etc,
there are myriads OF things 10 please,
and the new Partisan ivory ware, es-
pccially, is a novelty now here, and
attracting the attention of the dis
crimiuauon shopper. Plenty Of
time yet for the selection of rcmem.
brauccs, and CounlAler's is the
place.
The record., 1912-12-19
New Telephone Lines To Be Bnilt.

The farmers east of town are wax
ing up to the necessities and con
veniences of the telephone, and two
new lines will be built at once, one
leading out the Drakrsboro road
and one out the Bevier road, sever
al subscribers already having been
secured TO each, and many Others
will Join by the time the line is up.
This is the only section of the
county that has not been reached
by telephone, as there are no lines
outside the city limits IN these di,
reCuons.
The record., 1912-12-19
ClsmmOas Sale Postponed TO County
Court Day.

Ga account OF the eXtrsae wealth
er, Mr. J. \. Cienmons has post
poned the sale Of farming imlle
ments, etc that was 10 have been
held al his farm on the IS.h. inst.
and will conduct same at his home
IN Creeuville on county court Cay.
There are many bargains in useful
things, and everyone should bear
the new date IN mind, and attend.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. and Ms. W. {. Morris and
children, of Fort Smith, Ark, have
been here, guests Of Mr.. and Mss.
I. @. Jones, and visiting their many
friends. They have been in Florida
for a stay. Mr.. MorT.s was in busl-
ness here some years ago, and his
wife was Miss Mary Belle Rowe,
one of our popular girls.
The record., 1912-12-19

There are strong indications from
many sources that Mr.. I. 3. Pam
ell, of this city, will receive the ap
pointment as 7. ). Marshal for the
Western Kentucky district. lie has
strong line Of Endorsements. and
above all, has the necessary qualiti-
cations for the position. His many
friends throughout the Third district,
where he has many years done effect
i've work, hope to see him land.
The record., 1912-12-19
To The Public.

We desire TO announce to the
public that our new mill is now in
full operation, and We will at all
times have on hand the very finest
quality of -four, meal and teed.
We are very anxious TO do custom
grinding for our friends, and can
give them the very best ilour and
wheat that is to be had anywhere, in
exchange for their corn and wheat.
HosiE MILuNG Co. inc)
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Harry NJ. Dean had poem
"Mother's Cooking" in the New
York "Suno last Sunday, under the
heading uPoems Worth Reading, "
and in company with Madison Cav
elm, Clinton Scollard, and other
well known writer's of verse.
The record., 1912-12-19

Messrs Taylor * Eives viii oc
rupy their new Offices over the First
National Bank building by the first
of the year, as the work of overhaul
ing is being rushed. When com
pleted they will have the most com
modlous and convenient offices III
town, and will be in better position
han ever to entertain their friends
and transact their growing business.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. VIM. McCauley, who lives
near the depot, on College street,
heard a disturbance in his chicken
house Monday night, and investiga-
ton developed a fat 'possum, which
had beheaded hen, and was getting
ready for the feast, which was inter
rupted. The 'possum was taken in
possession, and there were hopes
that the prowler would pay for meal,
but Mr.. McCauley overlooked the
fact that the only way to insure a
'possum being present at meal is
TO kill him the first thing. So he
securely Gagged his prize; that is, it
would have been secure for any
thing buta 'possum, and next morn
ing Mr.. Possum was enjoying sweet
liberty, and will probably avoid
chicken houses for a time, at least.
The record., 1912-12-19
FurS! FurS! furS!

Ifyou want to get the highest Cash
Prices for your Hides * Furs bring
them to the St. Louis fur buyer,
Singer, who will make his head
quarters for this winter at Chas.
Myers Meat Market next door to
Produce house. At.
The record., 1912-12-19

The lack of attendance at the
county farmers institute, held here
Monday and Tuesday, was distress
ing, discouraging. The list of speak
ers was large, subjects varied, hand
ling excellent-but listeners were
few.
The record., 1912-12-19
Notice 10 Stockholders.

There will be held at the office OF
the First National Bank, Greenville,
KY, on Tuesday, Jan. II, 1918,
between the hours of 10 a. m. and
IL m. an election of seven directors
for the ensuing year.
mo. L. Reynolds, Jr., Secty.
The record., 1912-12-19
Notice

We have nice bunch of pit
mules from 4S to SO inches high,
all good broke and sound. Call or
write US. At.
Layne * Leavell, Hopkinsville, Ky
The record., 1912-12-19

William Richardson, IL years old,
died at Hillside at O'Clock Sun
day afternoon, following an illness
of some duration from glandular
phthisis.
The record., 1912-12-19

The visit of the fiscal court and
county officials of Shelby county
last week was a very Complementary
one, as this place was the only one
that will be visited in their invcsti-
CATION being conducted as to what
character of new court house they
will build.
The record., 1912-12-19

In this issue will be found the
statement of condition of the CiliL e
ems Bank, at Drakesboro, and it is
worthy OF study, a splendid organl
cation having built up fine bust
ness IN our progressive neighbor-
ing city.
The record., 1912-12-19

The Holiday season is to be
frightened by two or more we'd
dlngs, is the rosy rumor that appears
to have good foundation.
The record., 1912-12-19

Messrs. Birney Shut and Bert
Hudspeth and Misses Mary Lowell
and Lucille kirkpatrick made an
auto trip 10 Madisonville Tuesday
afternoon.
The record., 1912-12-19

The city of Greenvllle has enter
ed suit against the county for halt
the cost of the new concrete bridge
across Little Caney creek.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. ]. l.. Rogers has returned
from business trip to eastern Ken
tucky, where he is interested in
coal properties.
The record., 1912-12-19

Get your GOOD will section IN
strong wcrking order, as it should be
working overtime for the next two
weeks, at least.
The record., 1912-12-19

The past fine season for hog kill
ing has been improved largely, and
much meat has been put up by the
farmers.
The record., 1912-12-19

Prof. +. J. Coates, Of Frankfort,
was here the latter part of the week,
shaking hands with his many friends
here and arranging for more active
school organization over the county.
The record., 1912-12-19

Ice skates for bows and girls at
Roark's they make the bes; sort OF
Christmas gift.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George Morgan
spent Sunday in Rockport with re-
latlves, going over in their car.
The record., 1912-12-19

Messrs. II. .. Meredith, Chas.
". Roark, J. p. Morgan and VIM.
Martin we're in Louisville a few days
this week.
The record., 1912-12-19

Messrs. Paul and Mat Wiokiiife
spent a few days in Providence,
where they were hunting and fishing.
The record., 1912-12-19

Every store and shop in town has
extra help now, to care for the in
creased holiday trade.
The record., 1912-12-19
|. err. LOCAL TINE CARD.
PASS 1T ALONG.

fASS III ALUM.
a fellow who lived in Virginia
Once told sweet girl. Il will winial
But the gill turned her head
To her chum as she said
"Didja hear imp Now wouldn't that skin
iap"
Houston Post.
A fellow from old Mississippi
Was courting girl who was sniPPi;
He said BE my bridea
But she coldly replied:
Jaw beat it young fellowi You're dipPh'
Milwaukee Sentinel
a fellow who lived in Kentucky.
Wooed a girl and thought he was lucky.
When he tried to make love.
She said. with shove,
"Aw. can that slop. kid. I'm no duckyl
Cincinnati Enquirer.
a fellow who lived ~ Woals7cse
Tool nice damon nag ison,ias gaeket.
Said his suffrage -lesi
But he's sorry. guess
There's kid now. and he has to rocket.
Judge.
There once was a man from old Maine.
In love with sweet girl named Jane.
When he asked her to wed
She became angry and said:
you must think that I've gone insane.
Seattle P.-L
A fellow from far Walla Walla
Endeavored one evening to falla
A fair sufragette.
She smote him. you betl
He complains that he feels somewhat hallal
New York Telegram,
There was young girl in Freewater.
Whenever she d sec Ay she'd swa,ter
But one day bee
Lit right on her knee.
And when the girl struck the bee gotter.
-Walla Walla Union.
There was a young lady in Louisville.
Who said: "Iou're far to slow, Bill.
But you know it's leap year.
So Ill tell you. my dear.
II you don't propose. now will
The record., 1912-12-19

MIR. Marvin Wells is now with lar
Wis X Williams, Mr.. Jarvis taking a
vacation.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Baxter Barbee is home from
Shelbyville, Tenn, for the holiday
season.
The record., 1912-12-19

Roy, the 20 months old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lantis Wall, at Hill
side, died at $50 O'Clock Sunday
morning, from a compile alton of
troubles of short duration.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. W. {. Johnson was in Madi-
sonville the latter part Of the week
on business.
The record., 1912-12-19

Judge VIM. II. lost was here
from Madisonville last Thursday, on
legal business.
The record., 1912-12-19

Fireworks and cannon crackers
are already being used in Il limited
way, anticipating the Christmas fes-
tivitics.
The record., 1912-12-19

DIR. Beverly Martin and Wm. &.
Johnson, IT,, were in Paducah day
or so this week.
The record., 1912-12-19
Mrs. DsaniS Seriously Burned.

About 10 o'clock last Thursday
morning Mrs. Rufus Dennis was Sc
riously burned by her clothing be
coming ignited from fire IN an open
CRATE, in front of which she as
standing: she was at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. Lou Grundy, who dis
covered the flames, and but for her
prompt action in smothering the
flames, the injury would have been
much more serious. Mrs. Dennis
is getting along very nicely, and will
recover without any permanent ia.
jury.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Harry Poole, who is in
school at Lexington, is spending the
vacation at home.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr. IL. @. Meredith is suffering
from an attack of the grip, but Is
improving
The record., 1912-12-19

Best one ever made-the kirsch
curtain rods; Roark has large
line.
The record., 1912-12-19

uBob White" is without doubt the
best -four on earth.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Leslie Hale was in Louisville
on business the first of the week.
The record., 1912-12-19

There are many cases of whonp-
ing cough in town aud over the
whole county.
The record., 1912-12-19

The school colony will be in from
all quarters for the holidays at home
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Clair Dewitt has been con
fined for few days from an attack
of the grip.
The record., 1912-12-19

Mr.. Duncan Hamilton is home
from Lexington for the vacation.
The record., 1912-12-19

Buy sensible holiday gifts furni
ture from Roark's will prove last
ing delight.
The record., 1912-12-19

Oysters, celery, cranberries
chickens for Xmas at Coombs'
The record., 1912-12-19
Oar Court House 10 BE a Model.

WV S"btt w W ~
The fame of the beauty and con
vculenCcs ut cur court house has
put Muhlcnberg on the map strong
e than any one thing winch the
county possesses. Every person
who visits the town is impressed
with the building, and goes abroad
enthusiastically talking .EoCt II. Ii
is generally declared the finest
building in the country in a tosn
aud county the size of ours, and
compares fdvorlbly with public
buildings in metropolitan places
One of the most complimentary
visits that has been made us was
last week, when the county officials
and fiscal court of Shelby county
spent parts OF two days, Wednesday
and Thursday, inspecting the court
house and Jail. They have the
matter in charge of building new
court house, and came here, the
only place they will visit, with a
view To getting ideas for their new
public home. Our officers extended
them every courtesy, o! course, and
fullest Iauge of the bulldogs was
given, together with every bit of in
formation that was called for, or
could be suggested by the members
of our building committee or county
officials. Words of praise were
general and generous, and every Wis
ilor was enthusiastic about every
feature they expressed the dctermi
nation to provide building along
lines practically the same as ours,
and although Shelby is much rich
cr county than is MuhlcnberG, have
had some trouble TO get a bond is
sue voted, and have no hopes of
surprising our efforts. The bond
issue was for SIS, 900, and there is
a fund of some SIS. 600 that has
been created by special levy for the
past few years.
Mr.. Alfred Joseph, architect, OF
Louisville, accompanied the party,
which was composed of Ralph Gil
bert, county judge; George l.. Pick
EFT, county attorney: J.. Black,
county clerk, and Messrs. ID. Il.
Ross, Il. Handbrough, T.. Bellwood,
G.. W. Rucker, Ii. L. Wise, b. ~,
Long and J. Nj. Donohue, members
of the fiscal court. They were all
representative gentlemen, and made
many friends while they were here,
and carried with them the most
pleasant impressions of their obser-
vations and experiences during their
short visit.
The record., 1912-12-19

There will be no issue of The
Record next week.
The record., 1912-12-19

1t will pay you to look al the
wallpaper bargains now on at
Roark's.
The record., 1912-12-19

Saturday will be the shortest day
of the year.
The record., 1912-12-19

Watch Coombs & Co. display for
Christmas.
The record., 1912-12-19

Sunday was one ideal day, and
everyone was out driving or walk
ing.
The record., 1912-12-19

Teachers and pupils are planning
a busy, Joyous time during vacation.