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The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
IMPRESS DRAINAGE LEGAL
!. c,.e of Intense Interest Heard by Chancellor
 Elliott at Clarendon Tuesday

Holloway and asked for the re. moval of two of the Commis- 'sioners, M. R. Stimson and J. c. Blessing, both of Brinkley. The Judge promptly refused to re- move them,
 The Cypress Creek Drainage District will drain 150, GOO acres in Monroe county. The district ex- tends from the northwest corner gof the county in a southerly direction nearly across the coun- ty. Four big drainage canals are provided.
 The bonds of the district, to- taling $350, 900, have already been purchased by the Southern Trust Company and the State National Bank of Little Rock. ana these institutions sent Judge w. E Hemingway from Little Rock to represent them at the hearing. Thomas Lee and G. Otis Bogle of Brinkley represent ed the commissioners. J. A. Walls of Holly Grove, who-brought the suit. owns a considerable amount of land in the district. Chancellor Elliot, in his decision, said that the organ ization of the district was legal in every respect. He said he could find no flaw in 1t.
 Attorneys for MT. Walls and his associates say they will ap- peal the case" !"
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Embroidery Club.

The beautiful home of Mrs. C. o. Bogle was thrown open to the Merry Matron Embroidery Club" Thursday afternoon, Feb 18th.
 Mrs Bogle entertained in hel usual charming manner. Dur. ing the afternoon a German band played the sweetest o1 music. Music hath charms, and the ladies worked faster anC talked more while listening to the sweet strains.
 About five o'clock the ladies were served to a delicious two course luncheon.
 At a late hour the guests dispersed, declaring they hae never spent a pleasanter after noon.
 Those present were::- Mes danes. A. c. Huddleston, Thos J. Stout, F. T. Murphy, Jack Harp, J. A. Stoker. James M Henderson, J. o. Kennard, w. D. Wade, Danna Terry, Elmo Clancy, J. D. Edmonds, G. 0 Bogle, Wm. B. Folsom.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21

1 p,ouerty owners from all over ...roe county fiocked to Clar-
 'aon Monday to be present at
 ss b;a injunction suit brought
 !, yarious citizens of the central
 '.d south end of the county to
 a the work of the Cypress Eitsinage District.
 rho case came up Monday
 .Asrnoon and the ARGUS man
 s.s there to report it but noth-
 was done more than the for
 .sl opening of the case until |,sesday Morning. The result is [bld in a special to the Gazette |,bich was as follows:
 "clarendon, Feb. Is. Chanel IN John M. Elliott today denied [As application of J. A. Walls and Eshers, who sought to enjoln the Hard of Commissioners of the EAoress Creek Drainage District |tnm proceeding further with the |,l,ajnage plans, and to dissolve "A district. This practically in |u,es that the commissioners will M able to go ahead with one of |Ae biggest drainage projects ger attempted in eastern Ar. hnsas.
 The drainage commissioners Ixored a double victory, for after |rAancellor Elliott had denied Their application for an injunc- gtpn, MT. Walls and his associates fyent before County Judge $. P.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21

MT. Fox is known to many Brinkley people and is highly endorsed as a thoroughly conse- crated man. Pastor Edw. K. Temple of the Presbyterian Church, says: I know MT. Fox and he is alright in every way, and for this reason I have called in our week day services next week in order that our people may hear MT. Fox.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
In fhe Same Boat.

Belle and Ben had just announced their engagement. When we are married" said Belle, T shall expect vou to shave every morning. It's one of the rules of the club l belong to that none of it's members shall marry a man who won't shave every morning9" "Oh, that's all right, re- nliad Ben; but what about the morn ines I don't get home in time? l be- long to club, too. o.--Llppihcote Magazine.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Moro Items.

On last Friday night the young folks had a dance in the Moro Hotel, which was largely attend ed and appreciated by all. The hostess, Mrs. A. R. Sullivan, served cake and apples to the guests. The music was fur nished by a local band.
 Pat Westbrook, brother to our
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
ch.s+n,,t for Poles.

writer in the Electrical Times Te- oant,v stated that probably the best wood for poles is cedar, but cnes'nu' also makes excellent. durable poies' Much depends. however, on the na- trre of the soil. and. generally speak ing native timber will be more dur, able than poles of otherwise equal quality grown under different condi- tions of soil and climate,
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21

On last Friday night there was a small crowd of young people gathered at the home of Prof. J. Owensby for a valentine party, and of course they enjoyed them selves to the limit.
 EAGLE EYE.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Wind Was Busy,

A child's way of reading is to turn ne leaves and say he is reading. Little Bruce, four years old, was one dy watching catalouge as the wind Hss gently turning the leaves. He nld in meditatiye way: The wind ' reading
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
COMING, SUNDAY NEXT
Revival Services at the Ban. tist Church Begin on
 Sunday Next

On Sunday morning next at the Baptist Church, Rev. Arthur Fox, pastor of the Baptist Church at Marianna, will begin a revival meeting which will con- tinue indefinitely.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Africans Never Sneeze.

It is a strange fact that Africans never sneeze; neither do their de- scendants if they are pure blooded, although living in other parts of the world d.-New York Journal.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Wise Hubby.

'I know my husband Is thoroughly business man." remarked the know ing wife, flor whenever he receives a letter from me he first reads the postscript to see how much noney want"
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Before Varniehjno.

Selore vanishing furniture rub the s00d with fine sand-paper to give 1t a snooth surface. See that brushes used m soft and of a good quality, or var ssh will dry streaky.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-21
Amazinu.

The scientists tell us, as the result of study of paleolithic skull. that primitive msn was abie to Ln..s- e. fore he was able to speak. How times have changed-New York Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
The Family Cough Medicine.

In every home there should be a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
ready for immediate use when any
member of the family contracts a
cold or a cough. Prompt use will
stop the spread Of sickness. s. A
Std, Of Mason Michigan writes;-
my whole family depends upon
DR., Kings new Discovery as the
best cough and cold medicine in
the world. Two SOC. bottles cured
me of pneumonia.' Thousands Of
other families have been equally
benefited and depend intirely upon
DR.. Kings New Discovery to cure
their coughs, colds. throat and
lung trouble, Every dose helps.
Price 50c and S1.0O. All drug.
gists. II. e. Buoklen and Co..
Philadelphia Or st. Louis
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Good News
Many Lawrenceburg Readers
Have Heard II and PrOiited
Thereby

Good ncws travels fast, and
the thousands Of bad back suffer
ers In Lawrenceburg are glad Il
learn where relief may be found.
Many a lame, weak and aching
back is bad no more, thanks Ia
DOan's Kidney Pills. Our citizens
are telling the good news Of their
experience with this tested remedy
Here is an example worth reading;
Davis Ovens, Lawrence ST..
Lawrenceburg, Tenn, says: ~
was afflicted with baekaehe and
also had pains in my loins, caused
by weak kidneys. When suffer.
ing intensely, | heard about Doan's
Kidney Pills and got a box at
Crowder Bros. & Beckham's Drug
Store. This remedy helped me
greatly and continued using it
according TO directions until | was
well. ] am glad TO confirm the
statement I.gave some years ago,
recommending Doan's Kidney
Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price
90 cents. Foster. Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents
for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other. (Adv)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Howard Chapel

Frank Gillian has returned from a
visit in Nashville.
Mr. aud Mrs James Afford spent
Wednesday with Mrs Ben Thorne
Jacob Haas has returned to his home
in Marietta, Ohio, after visit with
friends and relatives here,
Henry King made a business trip 10
RoCkdale Tuesday
Raymond Pryor of weakley Creek
was in this community Sunday,
Miss Sue Alexander spent the week
end with Miss leila Washburn of
Pleasant Garden
Earl Hutchinson and sister, liza, of
Columbia, Tenn. were at home on a
visit Sunday,
Ben ThOrne and family visited his
sister at Mt. Horeb, Sunday.
A party Of young folks spent a de.
lichtful time playing games at the
home of Miss Sue Alexander Wedues-
day evening in honor of her birthday.
Will King returned to his home in
Birmingham, Ala, Monday of las
week
Miss Leila HuiCheson is visiting he
brother in Columbia.
Coe Baker of Marcella Falls attend
ed Sunday School at Howards Sunday
Hobart Gillian of Lawrenceburi
visited his uncle, NJ Gillian, Sunday
Miss Rosa Irvine was the guest Q
Miss Bertha Garretson Wednesda
night.
Miss NOla Calvert is visiting he
brother at ROckdale.
Little Pauline Gray spent Monda
with Bessie Hutcheson.
Mr. and Mrs | Gray and it'll
grand daughter visited Mrs Fran
Bailey Saturday
Little Pearl HutchesOn who has bee
very sick is improving.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Eczema and Itching Cured

The soothing, healing medicine
in DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment
penetrates every tiny pore of the
skin, clears it of all impurities
stops itching instantly. DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment is guaran-
teed to speedily heal eczema, rash.
es, ringworm, letter and other nm.
slightly eruptions. Eczema Oint-
ment is a doctors prescription,
not an experiment. All druggists
or by mail, SOC. Pfeiffer Chem
ical Co Philadelphia Pa. and ST.
Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Women Who Get Dizzy

Every woman who is troubled
with fainting aid dizzy spells,
backache, headache, weakness, de.
bility, constipation or kidney
troubles should use electric bit
tiers. They give relief when.noth-
ing else will, improve the health,
adding strength and vigOr from
the first dose. Mrs. Laura Gains,
of Ovaca, La. says:-"Four doctors
had given me up and my husband
aud children were all looking fol
me to die, when my son insisted
that / use electric bitters. did
so, and they have done me a worlc
of good" Just try them, SOC by
mail. H. e. Bucklen and Co
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Chronic Dyspepsia

The following unsolicited testi.
monial should certainly be suffici-
ent to give hope and courage to
persons afflicted with chronic dys.
pepsia: Il have been a chronic
dyspeptic for years, and of all the
medicine / have taken, Cham Der,
lain's Tablets have done me more
good than anything else,' w. G.
Mattison, No, Z Sherman St., HOr'
nellsville, N. Y. For sale by all
dealers. (Adv.)-
the best thing 10 take for biliousness
DR.. Miles Laxative TShlsl
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Give Away
s A l. ID.
Thurs. Oct 16. 1913
Between the Hours of 10
and II o'clock, a. m. and 2
to 3 p. m.

| will sell big lot of Lace worth
from 5 to IS cts at 1 cent per yard
for 3 hours only.
Also on October 18th and 18th, we will sell
all Sweaters at HALF Price.
$500 Wool Sweaters for $1.9S
$500 Wool Sweaters for S1.4S
$500 Wool Sweaters for $50
75c Cotton Sweaters for 3Sc
SOC Cotton Sweaters for $50
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
Endowment for the
Peabody College.
(House Joint Resolution No ~

(house JOINT Resolution No III
Whereas, Il is matter Of deep con.
Germ 10 the people Of Tennessee that
the George Peabody College for Teach.
ers be established on a substantial H..
nanicial basis, and that II successfully
perform It's mission in The field Of edu.
cation in Tennessee aud in other South.
em States; and
Whereas, to the original endowment
o. Si.000,0O0 90 contributed by the
Trustees Of The Peabody Educational
Fund Of New York, S2SO,OOO 90 by
The State Of Tennessee, 100000 90
b, The City Of Nashville, and $780,
600 90 by Davidson County, there has
been subscribed condiiionally an addi-
liOnal SS0O,O0O 90 by The said Tms.
tees Of the Peabody Education Fund
Of New York and 100000 90 by
divers other persons, the condition be-
Ing that total Of $i,5OO,OOO 90 be
raised by the first day Of November,
1913; aud
Whereas, The required amount Of
ST 100000 90 is short 100000 90
and il seems probable that The Officers
and Trustees Of The George Peabody
College for Teachers will not be able
TO secure that amount and that the
whole Of The subscriptions obtained,
amounting to Si,3OO,OOO 90 will be
forfeited and LOST TO The College and
to education in Tennessee aud in the
whole SOulhi and
Whereas, the University OF Nashville
has in its possession property and
funds amounting TO about 100000. 90,
which were inlrusted 10 y by the State
Of North Carolina and The State Of
Tennessee for the purpose Of promoting
higher education and said institution
has ceased operation and is without a
sile, having conveyed its grounds, build
ines. library etc, 10 The said George
Peabody College for Teachers
Now, Therefore, Be II Resolved, by
the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the State Of Tennessee, that, to the
end that the conditional subscriptions
TO the George Peabody College for
Teachers may be saved aud not lost,
and that the said College may be
established on a firm financial lounda.
ton, the General Assembly Of the
State Of Tennessee requests the Trus-
tees of the University of Nashville to
donate and contribute said property
and funds to the George Peabody Col
leee for Teachers at Nashville.
Adopted September "a, 1913.
W.M. STANTON,
Speaker OF the House Of
Representatives.
NEWTON H. WHITE,
4 Speaker Of the Senate.
BEN. W. HOOPER,
Governor.
Approved September u, 1913
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
A Marvellous Escape

any little boy had a marvellous
escape" writes P. f. Bastiams of
Prince Albert, Cape of Good Hope.
at occurred in the middle of the
night. He got a very severe at,
tack of Group. As luck would
have it, l had a large bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in
the house. After following the
directions Cor an hour and twenty
minutes he was through all dan
GER Sold by all dealers. (Adv)
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15
A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A mild gentle, and effective
laxative is what most people de.
mand when suffering from consti-
patton. Thousands swear by DR..
Kings New Life Pills Hugh
Tallman, OF San Antonio Texas
writes:- "They are beyond question
the best pills my wife and l have
ever taken" They never cause
pain. Price 200. at druggists, or
by mail. II. E. Bucklen = Co,
Philadelphia on st. Louis,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15

The Ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will give an Halloween
entertainment, October 31st. Place
announced later.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-10-15

WANTED:--YOur Laundry. Salts.
faction guaranteed by the we'll known
McEwen Laundry Co. Nashville.
W. II. HARVEY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
Prompt Efforts Averted Sc
rious Forest Loss in
Duxbury
DROPPING OF MATCH
STARTED THE FIRE
Man Nearly Overcome and
Woman's Clothing
Caught Fire

Waterbury, Sept. 29-Fire broke out
on @, +. Moody's land in Duxbury lit
tie before noon yesterday and soon the
smoke was seen from the village. Fire
Warden Shonio was notified and at once
he went to the place with a number of
men. Others came, so large number
began trenching around the fire and
late in the afternoon the flames were
under control although men were ON
watch all night.
The fire was started by Mr.. Smell.
who lives on the place, when he dropped
a lighted match upon the ground. It
caught and spread so fast that Mr..
Smell was nearly overcome in trying to
the flames, and Mrs Sners
clothes caught fire but the flames were
put out before she had been injured.
The fire, although very near heavily
timbered section, did not work that way
but burned over about half an acre of
ferns and underbrush.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
WAR VETERAN DEAD.
Moses La Bell Died at His Late Home
at Colbyville

Waterbury, Sept 20 Moses La Bell
died at his late home at COlbyville Sat
urday at the age of so years from gem
eral breaking down. He was born in
Montreal and had lived in town about
20 years. Mr.. La Bell was twice mar
ried, first to Sophia Bean and afterwards
Arelie La Ware. who died about year
ago Mr. La Belle responded to the
country's call for volunteers and enlisted
in Co f. llth Vermont in December
1863 and was discharged November 1864
for disability.
The following children survive: Mrs.
Sophie Lucia of Waterbury Center, Mrs.
Lucy Austey and Mrs Mary Sweeney
of st. Albans George La Bell of Fitch
burg, Mass, and +. NJ. La Bell of Water
bury; also seventeen grandchildren and
eighteen great-grendchildren Two sis
ters and brother also survive Mr.. La
Bell. they being Mrs. Mary Douglass of
Readsboro, Mrs. Julius Bisnet of Hines
burg and William La Bell.
There was a prayer service at the
house at o'clock this morning. Rev. w.
+. Douglass officiating, and the remains
were taken TO Milton on the 0:2O train,
where services were held and inter-
ment took place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
FUNERAL AT RANDOLPH.
And Burial of Mrs. Lucina Segar Was at
Rochester Yesterday.

Randolph, Sept. 30 The funeral OF
Mrs. Lucina (French) Segar, who died
Friday afternoon at the home OF Mrs
Sarah Thompson, was held Sunday
morning from the home of her sister,
Mrs. s. s. Whitcomb, Rev Fraser Metz
ger officiating. The remains were taken
to Rochester for burial beside her hus-
band. Among those present from out
of town at the funeral were +. S. Whit
comb of Nashua, N. H., and relatives
from Roxbury.
Since Mrs. Segar's stay in the sana
torium about two months ago she had
been gradually losing strength, and
heart failure was the immediate cause
OF her death.
Mrs Segar was one of twelve children,
born in Stoekbridge to Spencer and Lo-
rena (Ghamberlinl French, Dec Q, 1882.
There she passed the most of her child
hood and youth, and As years ago mar
ried Marshall Segar OF Rochester and
went there to live.s There they lived
until the death of her husband, about 25
wears ago. To them was born one son,
Eugene Segar, who grew to manhood
and became business man of much
promise, who died in Burlington about
five years ago. Following the death of
her husband. Mrs. Segar came to Ran
dolph to reside, where she has been most
of the time since. A few years were
passed in Burlington with her son, and
in Roxbury with her niece Mrs. Segar
is survived by sister, Mrs Lorena
Thatcher, living in Lewiston, Maine, and
another, Mrs. s. s Wkstcomb of this place,
and one brother, Gilbert French, who
lives in Wisconsin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
MURDERER
GAVE UP LIFE
But Not Until He Had Shot
Policeman in Desperate
Resistance
HAVING BARRICADED
HIMSELF IN HOUSE
Homer Cleveland Wiggins
Was Sought for Killing a
Philadelphia Policeman

Wilmington, Del, Sept. 20. Realizing
that further resistance was useless, aft
er exhausting his supply of ammunition
in battle with half score of police
men, who surrounded him in lodging
house this morning. Homer Cleveland
Virgins, the murderer of Philadelphia
policeman, who escaped from the peni.
tentiary in that city August 20, sent
the one remaining bullet in his revolver
through his brain, dying almost instant
ly. Policeman Sewall Scott, who was
shot over the heart by Wggins before
the convicted murderer committed sui
eide, may die.
Wiggins was located shortly before
by Policeman Davidson, who
found Virgins room barricaded. 9th
er officers were summoned and when
they arrived, Wiggins began firing from
a window, The policemen stationed
themselves on adjoining roofs and in
doorways and trolley cars were held up
while yolley after volley was fired at
the convict. Whenever a member of the
attacking party came into view, Wig
gins returned the shots. After an hour !
fusillade, the report of muflled shot
reached the police and upon investigat-
ing they found Wiggins dead. In a
note to his mother, he said he took his
own life. NEggins was Is years old
and was serving a 20-year sentence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
DEATH OF CLARENCE NoURsE.
Barre Man who Had Been Stonecutter
for 20 Years.

Clarence T. NCurse, for % years an
emfloye OF Mar & GordoiE died at his
home in Wore ster at I o'clock last
night, after two years illness of tu-
berculosis. He leaves wife, who was
formerly Blanche Wilson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs John r. Wilson OF Worees-
ter. Until two years ago, when II
health compelled him to retire from the
stonecutting trade, he had been resi-
dent of Barre. Mr., Nourse was one OF
the few Vermont patients who sought
treatment from DIR. Friedman, the Ger
man physician who came to America
last spring to exploit the claim that
he had discovered a cure for the white
plague. The deceased went to Provi-
dence, r. l., where the doctor hod sew
eral patients. From DIR. Friedman hiEl-
self. Mr.. Nourse received two injections
Of. the turtle serum. Three times after
wards he returned to Providence AMI
was treated BY disciples of DR.. Fried
mann's methods. Latterly he had failed
rapidly and his death was not uneX.
pected
Mr. Nourse was born in Woodbury. ~
years ago. About 20 years ago he mar
ried Miss Wilson in Worcester ana
moved soon afterwards to Barre, whera
he continued in the employ Of MARI y
Gordon for long term of years. he
belonged to the Foresters of America
and was also a member of Clan Cor.
don. No. l2, O. S. C. While a resident
of this city he was an attendant at
the Universalist church. The funeral
will be held in Worcester, although the
arrangements have not been completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-09-29
Tragedy at Hardwick in
Which Roy Cheney W $
Shot in N
ELIAS I CHENEY
PUT UNDER ARREST
Says She Regrets There
Wasn't Another Bullet
Left for Herself

st. Johnsbury, Sept 30. Roy Cheney
Of Hardwick, 35 years old, was shot
early yesterday morning by his wife,
Elizabeth Dnch Cheney. as the result
OF family quarrel. The man is in
critical condition in the Hardwick hos
pital with bullet from 32-calibre
automatic revolver in his neck near the
jugular vein, and wounds in his head,
arm and breast.
Mrs. Cheney is in jail here, where
she was brought Sunday morning by
Hardwick officers. 1t is said quarrels
were frequent with the couple. They
had separated several times. The wom-
an returned to Hardwick Saturday from
a three weeks stay in Newport, r. /.
She accompanied her husband to his
rooms, apd there was an apparent recon.
ciliation. Early Sunday morning trou-
BILE arose, the wife claims, over another
woman, and in the fracas she fired the
shots.
Then she bathed the wounds and
the block where the shooting occurred.
She made no resistance when arrested
few moments later by Chief of Police
III. w. Powers of Hardwiek.
In Jail here she is very calm and says
she regrets that she was unable to find
another bullet to kill herself as she in
tended. She is 35 years OF age, attrac-
tive in appearance, and has been em-
ployed as a domestic nurse. Cheney is
the SON of Millard s. Cheney Of West
Burke and was employed by T. NJ. Gal
lagher and son of Hardwick as a sales
man.for carriages and farm machinery.
DR.. John B. Wheeler of Burlington
was called Sunday morning to operate
for the removal of what is feared will
be the fatal bullet, but it was decided to
take Cheney to Burlington hospital,
where if he lives an operation will be
performed