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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
POISON FAMOUS IN HISTORY
oecord Of Use Of Arsenic for Murder
May Be Found In Every Page
Of Past Records.

A certain morbid interest attaches
TO all poisons, the greater, the more
deadly the drug. The Eaton case
has drawn especial attention to ar
senic both as a medicine and deadly
poison. Excepting possibly the BIZ
chloride of mercury, few toxic sub
stances are so common, for the arse
mates and arsenites are not only
much used in medicine, but are like
ly to be encountered in commercial
substances, wall paper, dyestuffs, etc.
Arsenic has been known since an
Gent times. The word means mas
culine or powerful. In the sixteenth
century it was used for homicidal
purposes in the form of aqua tofana,
and in literature has been the most
celebrated Of poisons. Although
considered one of the most powerful
poisons, it is less so in its ordinary
terms than potassium cyanide and
the alkaloids, though in combination
with hydrogen it becomes one of the
deadliest substances known, the
slightest Whit of the gas being suf-
ficient to insure death. In the COM
mon form, the trioxid, or ''white ar
senic," one or two grains cause
death.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
Gas In Ozark Trees.

Prof. ]. A. Ferguson OF the Penn
sylvania State college reports a curl
Gus phenomenon connected with the
cutting OF hardwood trees In the Ozark
mountains. Cavities near the base OF
the trees are often found to contain
gas. When these cavities are cut In
to by the oak the cutters of the region
the gas escapes with a whistlins
sound, showing II to be under pres
sure. and II lighted II will burn with
a faint yellow flame. The sides of the
cavities containing gas are In all cases
darkened and look as though scared
with a hot iron. The popular belief
OF the district Is that these trees are
connected through their roots with a
subterranean supply OF natural gas.
and the land on which they grow is
valued accordingly. An examination
Of the gas collected from a cotton
wood tree was made by Prof. Busong
of the University OF Kansas, and IL
was found TO be substantially m
same as natural gas, with the adj
ton of some free hydrogen. Pr
Ferguson believes, however, that q
gas is tho --oduct OF decomposii
Of the heartwoo. = the .rees
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
Hay AND GRAIN.

No. / timothy hay, S22 20
No. clover hay. $50 W
Clean, bright straw hay. 25c bale
Alfalfa hay, S2l on
White seed oats. 54c
Black seed oats, 53c
Mixed seed oats. Csc
No. 2 white corn. 92t
Winter wheat bran. $500
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
AT THE CHURCHES.

First Baptist Church--Rev. c. M.
Thompson. Pastor. Sc vice. as
usual.
Sunday School-9:30'a. m.
Morning Service -1l:00 a. d,
B. Y. P. U.-6:00 p. m.
Evening Service-7:00 PIN,
Second Baptist Church-Rev. w.
R. Goodman, Pastor.
Sunday School-9.45 a. m.
Preaching-11 a. m.
Preaching-7:00 D. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night-7:00 p. m.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13

Methodist Episcopal Church--Rev.
A. R. Kasey. Pastor.
Sunday School-9:30 a. m.
Morning Service-10:45 a. m.
Epworth League-6:15 p. m.
Evening Service-7:00 p. m.
Prayer meeting at 700 p. m. every
Wednesday.
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street. He and always took a walk
after dinner. But when he got ready
that evening told him was tired and
that he'd better get Miss Jane-that
was his "girl"-and take her out for a
walk. He patted me on the shoulder
and said he was sorry didn't feel
like going, and that's the last saw of
him that evening.
But after that he began going to
Miss James every evening. got tired
of staying alone so began going with
him. l guess this wasn't very salts
factory to him-but l liked it pretty
well. One evening he gave me a quar-.
ter-(bet he thought it was a nickel
and told me I'd better go over to the
hotel
Pa always said / had a good head
for business, so after that made him
this proposition: I'd go back to the
hotel:
At nine o'clock for 25 cents.
At ten o'clock for Is cents.
At eleven o'clock for ten cents.
made rs cents pretty nearly every
night that way.
Then one night they went out
walking and left me at Miss James. ]
guess they had a falling out, because
they hadn't been gone long before they
came back. Pa opened the door and
let Miss Jane in and then went away.
This sort of surprised Miss Jane-she
thought he was coming In. She began
to bawl
Then came the most disgusting part
of all Pa came back! And. to make
matters worse, he said he had come
after me-me-me that had been able
to go home alone every night for the
last month. That made me sick. So
| just told him to come along and
| grabbed up my hat and, started for the
door. But he didn't seem to want to
come, so went back and sat down.
But you bet your boots he didn't get a
chance to make up with Miss Jane,
| She sat of In corner reading a pa.
per, and pretty soon he grabbed UP
his hat and told me we we're going
over to the hotel. After got into bed
pa said he'd forgotten something over
at Miss James, so he went back after
it. It took him an hour to find it,
whatever it was.
The next day he began talking
| again about the home question.
II think Miss Maud would be nice, -
said l. Miss Maud was one Of his
lady friends. How would you like
her. pa?"
"Oh, fairly WELL" said he. But
can't you think Of some one else?"
"Well-how about Miss Harriette-
and she's rich. too"
Money isn't everything. Miss Jane
thinks lot Of you. my boy"
Does she?" said 1.
YES; she says you're the incest
little fellow she knows"
Where do you come in at, pa?"
"Oh-a-that-tha different"
WELL" said /; l thought I'd say
something to please pa for once-"But
do you think she'd have your"
"Oh, of course" said pa.
"Have you popped the question
pop?"
"N-no. my son."
We'll, you'd better get busy"
Pa left me in hurry. The last
saw of him he was flying across the
street toward Miss James. He didn't
show up for dinner that evening. SO
about seven went over to Miss
James.
When l came into the room Miss
Jane was as red as beet They both
looked awful happy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13

Cumberland Presbyterian Church
j. B. Eshman, Pastor.
Sunday School at $3.50.
Preaching at IL q. m.
Christian Endeavor TOO.
Preaching at 800 p. m.
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First Presbyterian Church
Sunday SCHOOLGIRL a. m.
Christian Endeavor-6:15 o. m.
Weekly Prayer Meeting -Wednes-
ay-8:00 Z. m.
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once = but he's
married now. But
II wasn't pas
fault he got mar
ried. Pas awful
handsome. Any
man that's hand
some and a wild
over and has
plenty of money
has a pretty hard
time to keep from
getting married.
And, then, he
tried to blame II
on me-he said 1
needed q home
and some one to
look after me, and
all that sort Of
rot.
Pa and I lived
in a hotel-and
his "girl" lived in
a fiat across the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rev. C. H. H. Branch, Pastor.
Sunday SCHOOLGIRL a. m.
Mems Bible Class-10:00 a. m.
Morning Service-10.45 a. m.
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In Boston. Tool

Mother TO park policeman)-"My
little boy wants to see the monkeys.
Can you direct me IN tina aniaryr'-
Boston Transcript
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
MARRYING MY PA OFF
BY MERCER VERNON.

They say III be in love some day.
But I don't know. Pa was In love
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-12-13
HopkinsviIle Market
Quotations.
Corrected Nov. 20, 1913.

RETAIL GROCERY PRICES.
Country lard. good color and clean
W'c and 15c per pound.
Country bacon. tic per pound.
Black-eyed peas. $3.50 per bushel
Country shoulders. 15c pound.
County hams 21c per pound.
Irish potatoes. $1.30 per bushel.
Northern eating Rural potatoes.
s1.30 per bushel
Texas eating onions. s1.75 per
bushel, newsstock
Dried Navy beans. $500 per
bushel
Cabbage. 3 Genus pound.
Dried Lima beans. 6Oc per gallon.
Country dried apples. l0c per
pound. 3 for 25c
Daisy cream cheese, 25c oe,
pound
Full cream brick cheese. 25c per
round
Full cream Limberger cheese. 25c
pea pound
Popcorn. dried ON ear &c per pound
Fresh Eggs 35c per doz
Choice lots fresh, well-worke6
Sseuntry butter. in pound prints. 30c
FRUITS.
Lemons. 30ciper doz.
Navel Oranges, 30c to Soc per do7.
Bananas, 15c and zoe dozI
Cash Price Paid For Produce.
POULTRY
Dressed hens, lac per pound
Dressed cocks, &c per pound
live hens, lie per pound; live cocks.
Sc pound; live turkeys. 14c per
pound
RooTs, HIDES, Wool AND TALLow.
Prices paid by wholesale dealers to
butchers and farmers:
Roots-Southern ginseng. IS. 70 lb
Golden Seal" yellow root. $I.35 II
Mayapple, 81; pink root. 12c and ID
Tallow-No. l. Al: No. 2. &c.
Woodbury.. Zoe to nc: Clea
Grease, 21c. medium. tub washed
2Sc to 30c; coarse. dingy, tubwashed
18c.
Feathers-Prime white goose. Soc
dark and mixed old goose. I5c to 3Oc;
gray mixed. I5c to 30c' white duck,
&c to 35c. new.
kHides and Skins-These quotations
for Kentucky hides. Southern
Meen hides &c. We quote assorted
lots dry flint. I2c to lac. 9-l0 bet
ter demand
Dressed geese. lie per pound To-
choice lots. live 81
Fresh country eggs. 80 cent? per
dozen
Fresh country butter 25cl Id
A good demand exists for spring
chickens, and choice lots OF fresl
country butter
Hay AND GRAIN.
No. / timothy hay, S22 20
No. clover hay. $50 W
Clean. bright straw hay. 25c bale
Alfalfa hay, S2l on
White seed oats. 54c
Black seed oats, 53c
Mixed seed oats. Csc
No. 2 white corn. 92t
Winter wheat bran. $500
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RECEPTION TO PASTOR.
Members of Central Church Meet
 the New Minister

At the Sigler apartments last even ing, one of the most delightful re- captions of the season was that given in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo Monk, by the ladies of the Central Methodist church.
 The parlors and reception were brilliant with the blaze of electric lights and beautifully gowned ladies The decorations were in exquisite taste, consisting of ferns and red and white carnations.
 The hours for receiving were from 1 to 6 in the afternoon, and from 8 to 10 in the evening. splendid music, vocal and instrumental, with conyer- sation, spiced with repartee, charm ed the hours aehghtfully away. Out of a membership of roo Dr. and Mrs. Monk, met half of them at this re- ception given by Mrs. Sigler, and the ladies of the church, with the desire that Dr. and Mrs. Monk have the op- portunity to meet the membership of the doctors new church, which is so large that it would take some tine to become acquainted with them.
 pr. Monk and his cultured wife are much pleased with their new home, and their pleasure is fully recipro- cated by their friends in Hot Springs.
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REINSTATEMENT ELECT.
Southern Publishers Association
 Names New Officers.

New Orleans, Jan. l7.-Concluding two-days' convention, the Southern Publishers association and the South western Association Jf the Associated Press elected officers today and ad- lourned About thirty editors and their wives will sail tomorrow on the steamship Atenas, for trip to Pana- ma. All were guests at luncheon to- day at the Country Club, followed by a trip on the harbor.
 The Publishers association elect ed A. K. Sanford of Knoxville Journal and Tribune, president; F. w. R. Hinman of the Jacksonville Times Union, viee-president, and Wm. Gle mems, of the Birmingham News, sec Eetary-treasurer
 The Southwestern Association of the Associated Press elected D. k. Barbee of the Mobile Register, presi- dent and J. M. Thompson, publisher of the New Orleans Item secretary. Harry T. Warner of the Houston Post, was elected president of the Texas-Oklahoma and Arkansas divis- ion, and D. P Toonsey, managing edi- tor of the Dallas News, was elected secretary.
 These organizations will meet at Mobile Ala, next year.
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NEW ROCKAFELL!.0lWII
 BATH HOUSE
RE OPENS = HANDSOMELY RE MODELLED, RE-DEcoRATED,
 SPLENDlDLY EQUIPPED.

The Rockafellow bath house re- ofened yesterday, having been clos cd for several weeks past for i'm pfovements. Manager C. N. Rocka- fellow, when he sets out to do a thing always does it well, and the new Rockafellow bath house is the latest evidence of his enterprise. in plac- ing the Roekafellow right up to the front. among the first-class bath houses of the city The improve ment consists of practically every lining new, porcelain tubs throughout, new, white marble shower, vapor and needle baths, and white marble base. The walls throughout is pure white enamel to cores pond, including the office, sitting and cooling rooms. Both mems and womens departments have up-to-date equipment and fin ished with such care ;.ld taste, that Mir. Rockafellow is being congratu- lated most enthusiasticall by friends and patrons, who scarcely recognize the Rockafellow in the new bathing establishment.
 There is one thing that patrons Will recognize, and that is the broad smile of welcome and good fellow. ship waich will greet you from the affable manager c. N. Roekafellow and that smile won't rub off, but will widen with the Rockafellow's in creased patronage, and reputation for furnishing baths equal to the pest with all conyenences. comforts aud sanitary equipment approved by the medical directors
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NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Jan. 17.-An early de- cline carried prices into low ground for the movement in todays cotton market, but rallies followed and the close was steady, net unchanged to 20 points higher. January led the advance with the more active old crop months, showing final gains of from ? to points.
 The market opened barely steady at an advance of one point on Janu- ary, but generally five to six points lower and sold ' to points below last nights close dunn the first few minutes. There was overnight sell ing around the ring which appeared to be largely for southern account, but while this provided basis for further claims that interior holders were hedging, the offerings were we'll absorbed at the decline and the mar ket soon developed steadier tone on covering of shorts.
 The close was a shade off from the best under realizing As the into- sight movement has fallen off very sharply while spinners' takings have continued large. the weekly statis- tics showed a decrease of about 1885, 900 bales in the worlds Visible sup ply of American compared with an increase of 6,000 bales last year. While you are talking to an indivld | ,oI fta, s...I H il. to the whole community.
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SILVER LEAF INSTALLS.

Silver Leaf Camp, w. o. w. in stalled newly elected officers last night by an open meeting of the camp, which was largely attended by Woodmen and their families. An en- tertaining program of music and reel tations preceded the installation, which was conducted by Past Con- SUI Commander D. e. Barnes, after which the audience was invited into the dining room of the lodge, and all enjoyed refreshments provided for the occasion. The following are the officers elected for 1913:
 Consul commander. G. R. Cover; advisor lieutenant. F. A. Bradfield: banker, R. B. Murphy: clerk J. j. Hickman; escort, j. S. Thompson; watchman, C. l.. UT; sentry, P. j. Lowe; manager, s. A. Buchanan.
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PROMINENT HOTEL MAN.
w. B. Clark and Wife of Detroit Are
 Guests of J. R. Hayes at Park.

That genial hotel man, w. B. Clark of Detroit, Mich, accompanied by Mrs Clark, arrived in the city yester- day, and will spend a fortnight as the guests of Col. J. R. Hayes, at the Park.
 MT. Clark is one of the most wide ly known hotel men in the north and Is very ably assisted in his successes by his very charming wife They plan on giving some very elaborate theater and dinner parties to their many local friends during their stay.
 We are expecting to see some very lively tilts on the links at the Coun- try Club, as Col Hayes has issued q challenge to Mir. Clark and as both are very proficient with the clubs, there saould be some" contest, which are wet" dinners for the party.
 Mrs Clark is quite a horsewoman, and has taken several ribbons at the Canadian horse shows. She will be seen in the saddle often, weather per hitting
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MOOSE VAUDEVILLE.

The Moose lodge will hold a yande- vile entertainment m their lodge rooms next Thursday night 10 which the public is invited A splendid program of entertainment is being arranged for the occasion.
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ANNOucEmE ENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce W. w. Waters as can didate for mayor of Hot Springs, for second term, his candidacy being subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary on February 19.
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BOWLING ALLEYS.

Four regulations In Dugan Stuart building, opposite Arlington hotel. 4 place for ladies and gentlemen to en- joy themselves. Robt R. McRoberts, propletor. Mondays and Thursdays special days for ladies. ti
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The Sentinel-Reeord is authorized to announce Wayne II. Moore as a Republican candidate for alderman from the second ward, his candidacy being subject to tae votes of the peo- pie in the city general election.
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The SentinelRecord is authorized to announce B. E. DeVall as a can didate for police judge for the city of Hot Springs, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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ARLINGTON BALL.

Manager Joe w. Corrington of the Arlington hotel, is out with his usual cordial invitation to all guests Of the other fashionable hotels, as we'll as Hot Springs smart set, to join his guests at the weekly informal as sembly tonight. Dancing at 3 o'clock
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CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH.

Corner Central avenue and Olive street. Rev. Alonzo Monk. D.D., pas tor. Sunday services at II a. m, and 7:30 ?. m. Everybody cordially in- yited
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A new special every day. We buy only the best therefore can serve nothing else. We invite you to visit the 'Rexall Luncheonette" at our store. Morris Drug Co, SOP Central avenue. 1-l0-tf.
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Every Saturday at our "Luncheon- eite' original, genuine Boston Baked Beans with brown bread, extra fine, Morris Darg CO. 1-10-tf
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FOR CITY TREASURER.

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce W. H. Watson as a candi- date for the. office of city treasurer, subject to the action of the demo. cratic primary
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CHEAP CUT OVER LAND

In 1000 to 10000 acre tracts. Also large and small tracts of pine and hardwood. 5. 10 and 20 acre fruit truck and chicken farms For terms write or see W T Hawkins, 629 l-2 Central Ave. 12-19-tf
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The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Charles Disheroon, as candidate for treasurer of the city of Hot Springs, subject to the action of the city primary.
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The Sentinel-Record IS authorized , announce ]. V. Crockett as a candidate for City Treasurer, subject to the ac. ton of the democratic city primary election.
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The Sentinel-Bkcord is authorized Ito announce Jack Archer as a candi- date for police judge for the city of Hot Springs, subject to the action of the democratic primary
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Dr. r. A. Peak. has returned to his office in the Gaines block, after an absence of several weeks.
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After the show, club sandwiches and chicken salad at Morris Drug Co., 'The Rexall Luncheonette." IL.
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The Sentinel-ReeoTd is authorized
 10 announce Gil II. Wootten as a can iidate for city treasurer, subject to the action of the democratic city primary.
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The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Sam Williamson. as a candidate for alderman from the sec
 end ward. his candidacy subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The SentinelRecord is authorized 10 announce Jas. s. Reamey, as a candidate for the office of City Treas arer subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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MT and Mrs William J., Stein wonder Of St. Louis, registered at the Arlington yesterday and plan upon
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FOR ALDERMAN.

The Sentinel-Recoro IS authorized 10 announce c. J. Horner, as can. didate for alderman from the first ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The Sentinel-Record is authorized toannounce Al Williams as a candf. date for alderman from the second ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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Personals

Charles Specht of Lockport N. r., IS 2 guest at the Arlington.
 Mrs. s. B. Johnson of Chicago reg istered at the Arlington yesterday.
 Doc Owens of Wilmington Park has returned from business visit to St. Louis.
 M. T. Edmon and J. Barrett of Austin, Miss, reached the Arlington yesterday.
 John NJ. Cutter of the Cutters Guide, has returned from business yisitfto Little Rock.
 Miss Hattie ChinsM of Navasota. Texas, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Jas. E. Hogue, on Arbor street.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. II. Anderson and Mrs. A. H. Jackson of Fremont. O., reached the Arlington yesterday.
 Ex-Lieut-Gov. James T. Robertson of Marianna, accompanied by Mrs. Robertson, is in the city for sew eral weeks stay.
 Mrs. Frederick Ebel and daughter, Miss Mary Francis Ebel, of Pennsyl- vania, are here on visit to Walter Ebel of the Daily News.
 Friends of Mrs. Win Bailey, resid. ing on Summer street. who has been seriously ill for several days, will be glad to learn that she is reported as much improved
 Mir. F. J Hawkins and MT. A. J. Norcom of St. Louis registered to- gether at the Arlington yesterday. They plan upon making a substantial stay.
 Honey Boy" Evans, the renowned minstrel star, who registered his an uual big hit at the Auditorium last pirht, was a guest at the Arlington during his stay in the city. In his marty were his wife and his man. ageT Mir. Daniel Shea.
 MT and Mrs. William J.. Stein
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SentinelRecord want ads. pay big dividends oa the investment.
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sentinel-Record want ads pay.
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The SentineIRecord is authorized to announce vernal s. Ledgerwood, as a candidate for police judge of the city of Hot Springs, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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John M. Cutter of the Cutters Guide, has returned from business yisitfto Little Rock.
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M. T. Edmon and j. Barrett of Austin, Miss, reached the Arlington yesterday.
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Doc Owens of Wilmington Park has returned from business visit to St. Louis.
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FOR POLICE JUDGE.

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Tom Gladson as can didate for police judge of the city Of Hot Springs, subject to the action of the democratic city primary election.
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Miss Hattie ChinsM of Nayasota, Texas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. E- Hogue, on Arbor street.
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Charles Specht of Lockport, N. r., IS guest at the Arlington.
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The SentinelReco is authorized to announce J. E. Lester as candi date for alderman from the sixth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary
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Mrs. $. B. Johnson of Chicago reg istered at the Arlington yesterday,
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making stay of a week or ten days. Mr. Steinwender is Princeton universltys former famous second baseman In the early 90's he was generally regarded as one of the foremost college player in the coun- try.