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Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
.LtVYlNG BOARD
HAS BUSY DAY
Makes Strono Appropriation for
Agricultural Work Votes Down
Panama Exposition Pro.
position

The County I.eyying Board,
composed of about 81 justices OF
the peace and County Judge San
Brown presiding met "Wednesday
for the annual appropriations for
county running expenses.
After making proper appropris'
tions for the circuit court expenses,
keeping the paupers, ETC., the mos'
important questions coming before
the court we're the Panama Exposi,
ton propositioI'aud the Agricultur
al Demonstration work.
The proposition TO appropriate
$500. 20 sut of the county funds for
Randolph's exhibit at the San Fran
cisco Fair was voted down by an
Is TO II vote. Bnt the Board few
minutes later voted an appropriation
Of Sss7.OO for Agricultural Demon.
stration work now being carried on
by Mr.. and Mrs. Kizer. Tins EN-.
titles the county to like amount
from the National government.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Show Season Opens

The managers of the opera house
announce the opening of the season
at the local opera house on next
Tuesday night, November ., with
the coming OF The loilers." This
play Is taken from the book, "A
Heart Story" and is told IN a pleas
ing and a captivating manner. A
full house should greet the opening
of the season here Tuesday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
MOB HANGS NtGRO
SLAYER OF MARSHAL
Newport Jail is SeiIed So Quietly
Neiohhbors Are Not Aware OF u

Newport, Ark, October s5'-A
mob Of 200 men formed at the edge
of town this afternoon, went to the
County Jail where they oyerPowered
the sheriff and his deputy and OBJ
tanned the keys TO the cell occupied
by negro named Howard Davis.
The negro was taken from his cell
and banged to a tree IN the jail yard.
The mob was very quiet aud but
few persons living near the jail knew
about the lynching until II was oy'
er. When the sheriff refused to
hand over the keys he was held by
members OF the mob, while others
took them from his pocket aud
dragged the negro from his cell.
Davis was weak from the loss OF
blood from a wound in his leg.
Before the rope was placed around
his neck he was asked If he was
guilty or not. Apparently he was
so.frigbtened he could not answer
The negro was charged with kill.
ing Night Marshal Payne. Payne
discovered three negroes at =
O'Clock in the morning attempting
TO enter a store. When they saw
him coming two ran away, but the
other drew a revolver and tired at
Payne. Several shots were ex'
changed. Payne was shot three
times, one bullet entering his breast,
causing his death. The negro was
shot in the leg and did not attempt
to eccape. lie said he lived M
Poplar Bluff, Mo-, but would not
give the name of his partners.
Posses of armed citizens pursued
the negroes who escaped, threaten
ing to lynch them if they were
caught
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30

l.. X. Martin went up 20 IA,
Cherokee Bay farm first of the vcet
aud rep,ris his cotton making a lit
tie better than a thousand pound,
per acre. All the renters on al.
farm are holding their cotton for z
better price, and Mr.. Martha 8.
taking cotton at cents on rent.
From Wednesdays Little Roct
Gazette We learn that a fine bal,r
boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.
T. Warren on October %. Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren are both well ku9Ws
in this county, having preyioasl,
resided here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Orders OF n. r. Commission

The first advertising under the
new bull known as the Publicity
Act, batch Of orders issued by the
Railroad Commission, appears in
the Star Herald this week. Every
man interested IN freight or express
shipments should preserve this issue
of the Star Herald for future refer.
ence.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Wedding At Won Bauer

County Judge Sam Brown ofiici
ated at a marriage ceremony at the
Hotel Won Bauer Wednesday morn
ing IN the presence Of only few Of
the hotel guests. The contracting
parties were PROT. w. +. Grady
aged %, sud Miss Clara Hammor,
aged Is, both of Richwoods, on u e
Walnut Ridge Route 2.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
AGED VETERAN
PASSES AWAY
special from Ragan)


Robert Arnold, pioneer citizen
Of this community and a soldier in
the civil war, died at the home OF
his son, Joe Arnold, early on the
morning of the twenty fourth inst.
and was burned on Sunday at the
Sanders graveyard by the l. o. o.
F. Lodge Of which he was a mem.
ber' His death was not altogether
unexpected as he had been in feeble
health for some time having suffered
with heart trouble aud paralysis.
Uncle Bob belonged TO one of the
most prominent families m tie
county and leaves many friends aud
relatives 10 mourn his loss.
lie was born in 1889, and united
with the Baptist church and was
baptized in 1858.
A fellow soldier Jos. Tira was
present at the services. A peculiar
incident of Mr.. Arnolds life was
the fact that at one time after being
severely wounded on the battle field
he was pronounced dead and reused
Just in time 10 escape burial.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Snow falls in the North

Chicago, Oct. 26.-The first. real
snow of the season was reported III
Weather Bureau kilograms today
at Green Bay, WIS, where there
was a minimum of 20 degrees.
There was a fall of snow here to-
day and the Weather Bureau pre-
dicted a temperature of 35 degrees
for tonight.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Prizes Awarded In
Agricultural Contests
tiohty-Nine Boys and IIiirty-Nine
Girls Participate In Corn and
Canning Contests.

Randolph county has had her
little fair in Pocahoutas this week,
and great one il has been, not on.
ly for the little boys and girls Of
the corn aud tomato clubs, but for
Randolph county as a whole, The
fair was held under the direction OF
MIR. aud Mrs. John X. kizer of
this city, assisted by Messrs. Jernl-
gan aud Davidson aud Miss Archer
Of Little Rock, Mr.. shelton, the
Frisco demonstration agent, Of
Memphis, and Prof. Bopd of Lit
tie Rock. Among other things, the
demonstration showed l25 different
varieties of grasses, So different
kinds Of fruits aud nuts in glass
containers, winter oats % inches
tall, pumpkin weighing os pounds,
and corn galore.
Eighty-nine boys were present
with exhibits. Claud Rice Of Big.
gers won first prize on cotton, a
University OF ARKANSAS Scholar
shin.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30

While bus ness has been a little
dull IN Pocahontas this fall, we
gather from reports from other
sections Of the state that it is Just a
little better here than anywhere
else. November in now coming on,
the cotton market is a little better,
and If we will all make a strong
pull together we can make business
hum a little during November and
December.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Jack Frost Arrives

The first appearances nf Jack
Frost here was on Tuesday morn
ing, when the temperature was how
erIng around the freezing point.
But on Wednesday morning we
were visited by a real Jack Frost,
the like of which has not been seen
here in many moons.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Wedding Al Shdrum

Mr.. George Coy of Shannop and
Miss Carrie Lewis of Pocahontas
were married at Sbarum last Sunday
Rev. Rogers officiating.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
PRIZES ON CORN

First, U. of A. Scbolarship-E,-
erett Bates, Pocahontas.
Second, ssO.oO--Guy Price, In.
gram.
Third, s25.O0-John Brown,
Walnut Ridge, X. /.
Fourth, s2O.OO-W. X. Barnett,
Dalton.
Fifth, sl5.OO-Hite stubble6eld,
Dalton.
Sixth, sl4.OO-Lester johnson,
Maynard.
Seventh, s9.OO-Delbert Gross,
Attica.
Eighth, ss.UO-Zlya Brown,
Walnut Ridge, X. 1.
Ninth, Reginal Foster,
Manson.
Tenth, s5.oO-Harry Roberts,
Pooahontas. ..-f A.
To each Of the other 20 exhibi.
tors, Sl.OO each.
GIRL PRIZE WINNERS
The winner of first prize received
4 University of Arkansas Scholar
ship and fancy sofa pillow, the 9th.
er nine received merchandise aud
cash.
FIrst-Salle Langston, Shannon.
Second-llattie Belle ely, Poca-
hontas.
Third-Elsie Mattingly, DeBow.
Fourth Stella Jarvis, Brockett.
Fifth-Northburger Sparber, De.
Bow.
Sixth-Josephine Zasso, DeBow.
Seventh-Anna Baltz, Pocahon-
tas.
EIghth-MarjorIa DaDford, Pc.
cahOntas.
NInth-Sallie Smelser, LorIne.
Tenth-Grace Hord, Brockett.
To each Of the other 80 exhibitors,
a handsome prize, Club pin, free
ticket to the show and years sub
scription to a Farm paper.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Wednesday Club

The Wednesday Club was enter
tained by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs,
Hamil. Flowers were giver as fa
vors. Five games of high five were
played, Mrs. Null scoring high,
winning a pretty bonbou dish.
Mrs. Cleo Davis cut consolation,
winning an embroidered towel. A
three.course luncheon was served
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
At the Methodist Church

Next Sunday at IL a. m. the sub.
ject will be, "sOme needs Of the
church." AT 1918 p. N. elbow
Americans spend their money" "
sunday school at 10 a. m.
". +, Blcrlns, Pastor.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
The Classes

The world has always been divided into two
classes-those who save and those who spend.
The thrifty and the eXtravagant.
1t is those who have been in the saving class
that have built the houses, mills railroads, ships
schools, churches and all the other great works
which stand for mans happiness and advance
ment.
Do you want to be in the saving class, if 50
a Bank Account will help you,-trV the
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30

XIOUS ! guarantee ali my work
for fancy painting. See d. X.
Russell, the painter, POcahontas,
Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30

BRICK For SALE-2O, 900 brick
for sale at our store, Junkersfeld IL
Son, PocahOntas, Ark. 8 A..
Pocahontas star herald., 1914-10-30
Are You One of the go?

In Europe every Thousand population who
have bank the various countries as follow:
itzerland
Germany England
these figures the United States has only 80 bank
counts lor 1000 popiatO
Let Randolph County hcplai,c We will be glad to
have YOU with The amount would have to be
small Believe could help increase It,
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
BRITISH OUTNUMBERED

LONDON. Aug. 2S-The official news arrived today of the battle in which the British troops were deIeale the beonnng of the week by the Germans. The W0rk O inc British artillery is described magnificent put com nared tO that of the Germans it not strong enough
 The battle will go down to history as the Dattle oi Mons The British and French faced the Germans TOT several days and the fighting awful On Sunday lhe Germans advanced again but were met With terrlG Le They came on and in close order as they dd al Lege and offered magnificent mark to the British and French infantry. ,cc,
 Three feet only Separate1 each German and hlteen feet Senaraed each of their lines In this way they an yanced while the guns of the allies moved great gaps III their ranks The losses to the Germans were much great CT than the losses to the allies owing to the German method of maintaining this close formation and their stOlid Onrush against any kind of fire
 Throughout Sunday the slaughter continued The Germans outnumbered the allies and time after time they voley The British and the French held their ground ar all that Sabbath the guns r0ared and shells burst in a"- full continuity
 On Monday morning the assault was renewed. Once more the German lines advanced when sufficient light came to show them the way
 The awful work of Sunday repeated The Brit Sh still held their ground against every onslaught but soon became evident that the day was lost and toward the afternoon the bugeS sounded the retreat and the Brit iSh retired, still fighting, of cOurse but defeated.
 The detailed account of the losses either side has not been published but they supposed to have been tremendous Mons is the capital of the Belgian province of Hanau and has population of more than 25OOO
 Needless to say the of the defeat of the British army has been received here with grief and and seldom has darker cloud descended on this city, But the British people determined than to carry the and long Britain has warShip left the will go
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
PARIS IS GETTING READY
AMERICANS STILL IN EUROPE

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-Inquiries by the American am bassadOr have elcited the information that very few Americans now remain in Russia.
 Many Americans departed from Geneva for Paris to- day and hope to be ae reach the coast and take ship for the states Nineteen hundred Americans still in Austria Hungary and to be not at all anxious to get home.
 The sinking of the German cruiser Magdeburg, which was blown up by her commander is hailed here Sgnii cant as showing that the Russian fleet is not bottled up at all by the German fleet in the Baltic.
 The remarkable silence breeding the Baltic has given rise to the most sensational surmises 1t has been rumOred again and again that the Germans have the Rus sian ships safely cOrnered but definite information to that effect has been Obtainabe.
 In the meantime recruiting goes forward in the Brit ish Islands and many volunteering for foreign service Military experts fear that Germany will leave force on the north coasts of France to prevent the land ing of another British expedOnary force should the Ger mans succeed in removing all obstruction on the road to Paris.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
RUSSIANS OCCUPY TILSIT

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 2S.-The Russian army has occupied the city of Tilsit in East Prussia The German
 troops have retreated from the region of Mazuren and the Russian advance is unretarded The Russians have possession of the German outlet to the west They have also taken hundred guns which the Germans left be- hind when retreating
 The Russian troops of the left wing are advancing at the time Gaicia and have reached point which
 only forty miles from the frontier of that Austrian pro- vince The AuSrianS have been routed in every encou ter and the troops of the advancing with ing quckness that they will soon, undoubtedly, have the carried from Russian territory into Austria itself
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
AUSTRIA DECLARES WAR

VIENNA. Aug. 2S.-FOlOwing up its declaration Ol war against Japan the Austrian today decar ed Belgium, ntmating thereby that all enemleS 0i Germany are enemies of Austria and must reckon with her if the chance ever given. The government of this empire reports that all is well with the Austrian armies on the Russian frontier The Austrian army m Poland says the government has advanced long distance into Russian territory and all the fighting must take place there for a long time to come at least
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
NO NEWS TO-DAY

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-NO news Ot today s events naS bepn received here vet At least that what the govern ment has announced but the people now beginning to believe that no news really bad news because noth
 ng definite was known about the defeat Ot the British last Monday for several days although the British govern ment muSt be in communication with its generals at the front without Interruption The report that the British army is in danger of being surrounded has caused most feverSh anxiety all over the British d0mnlOnS ana It Is with an awful nervousness they await the final report
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
GERMANS ACCUSED AGAIN

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S-The government of France has submitted to all neutral governments sworn state ment to the effect that after the engagement at Monce German officers fired three red nurses and killed two of them. The third wounded.
 Ambassador BernStOrff, German envoy to the United States stated today that the German Zeppelin arshpS are justified according to the Hague convention in drop ping bombs on the city of Antwerp because the city is fortress He says that the bOmbardment of city only prohibited when it is unfOrtifed The United States like all neutral governments has received the protests of the BegianS and French but the government here has made no comment
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
NEWS NOTES

M. J. Sullivan, better known to fame as Big Mike is expected to be passenger on the Evans this even ing. He went across country, it IS said, and intended to meet the boat.
 Another passenger on the Evans will be J. J. Underwood, author of that popular book, Alaska, an Elm pire in the Making.
 The Evans is due here at 6 p. m. today.
 The Northwestern is due to arriy, here at midnight.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
NAMUR FORTS HOLD OUT

PARIS, Aug 2S.-In spite of the German report that Namur had entirely fallen the official report issued here this morning that of the forts of that city still holding out against the German attack It is admit ted that most of the forts have fallen but those left are expected still to put up strong opposition.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
PANAMA CANAL NOT PAYING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-A serious fact became known today when it was announced that the Panama canal cannot pay for its operation owing to the great war This fact means that tremendous loss must be faced by this government until the conclusion of the war Even when the war endS it is feared commerce will have been so dsOcated that the receipts Ot the canal Will a Tar Oe low the expectations.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
AUSTRIAN SUNK

BRINDISI Aug. 2S-A british destroyer has sunk an Austrian destroyer off the coast of Corfu after battle which lasted ten minutes The gunnery of the Britishers vastly superior to that of the enemy and promises victory for the British ships any encounter which
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28

{ A cosy place, that's run just right Where nothing makes you nervous Cause Alaskans when they go to
 drink
 Demand 2 lot of service. The draught our man prepares for you Tastes like nectar from a chalice And when you want another one Just meet me at THE PALACE.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28
SCOTCH FISHING BOAT SUNK

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-A Scotch fishing craft has been sunk thirty miles off Blythe by floating mine which had probably been placed by the Germans The British gov ernmen has again warned merchant and fishing ships
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28

One little drop of Dewar's Will make your spirits lighter. One little drop of Bushmil's Will make the world seem brighter. One little drop of Sherwood If followed by another
 Will make you think of other days Of childho0d's home, and mother.
The Seward gateway., 1914-08-28

from the North Sea as the German and British mine lay have again got busy in those waters rendering them unsafe for all sorts of vessels The number of people lost on the fishing craft is not known.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
PUBLIC UTILITY FEES :
j COMING IN RAPIDLY

Those corporations in the territory
which come under the jurisdiction OF
the Public Utilities Commission have
beer prompt in paying the fees which
are due this month. it was stated at q
meeting of the commission this after
noon, and to date there remains but
six companies which have not paid
Today checks were received from the
Hawaii Railway Company, $50 43; and
the Lahaina Ice Company, $1.15. The
Public Utilities Commission now has
$79S4.17 on hand
According to reports submitted by
the Rapid Transit Company, accidents
to the number of II have happened on
the lines of that company during the
past two weeks. But one accident was
of serious nature. The commission is
in receipt of copy of the tariff of the
United Railways of Havana, Cuba,
which was asked for by the commits,
sion for use in compiling data with
regard to railway freight rates on su.
gar. aE.".
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
HUNDREDS OF
DOLLARS SPENT

Honolulu is fortunate in having a
place where kodak films may be de-
veloped and printed in eight hours.
The Kodagraph Shop has spent hum
dreds of dollars for the installation of
modern Photographic apparatus and
for the perfection of plans and de-
vices whereby this eight.hour service
is possible. No unnecessary delays at
this shop. Your work left in the morn
ing is delivered in the afternoon. 10
dagraph prints have distinction and
quality. They are recognized every
where by their brilliancy and clear
ness, freedom from curl or crinkles,
and wide, generous margins. For
prompt delivery and high-grade work
take your next roll of films to the
Kodagraph Shop. corner Hotel and
Union streets Branches -Moana Ho-
tel, Hawaii and South Seas Curio Co.,
Ye Arts and Crafts Shoppe
59G5,3t.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
ORGANIZATION OF LIZ
HAWAII TUNA CLUB
IS NOW PERFECTED

The organization of the Hawaii Tuna
Club was perfected yesterday after.
noon, at an enthusiastic meeting held
at the Offices of y. A. Balcn. -. -
The officers of the club who were
elected we're: President, Gerrit P,
Wilder; first vice president, Richard
Iyers; second vice president, J. p.
Cooke; secretary, H. Gooding Field !;
treasurer, ]. r. Gait. -. ...
These officers, together with J. A.
Balch and ]. L. Fleming, compose the
board of directors. -. ".->....
The objects of the club are to en-.
courage the art of angling and work
for the protection of game fish in Ha.
waiian waters. ...=.: ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

Alleging extreme cruelty and aver
ring that because of her threats and
the abuse received from her he fears
for his life. Henry Reinecke, better
known as Count" Reinecke, has filed
suit in circuit court for a divorce from
Marie F. Reinecke, to whom he was
married in Honolulu June "a, 1913.
He declares in The libel. filed by his
attorney, L. NJ S:raus. that for more
than "one year last past the libelee
has acted towards libellant in cruel.
brutal and inhuman manner" further
briefly enumerating these charges by
alleging that she struck, bruised and
wounded him with her hands and clos,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
COUNT" REINECkE ALLEGES, )
WIFE TREATED HIN CRUELTY

ed fist. On one occasion within the
last two weeks, the petition says,
without cause or -eason but from pure
malice and wantonness, she assaulted
him, striking him about the face and
arms, scratching his arms with her
fingernails causing wounds which
bled freely, and finished the job by
biting him on the hand. ~..
He, on the contrary, he says. has
throughout their married life conduct
ed himself as dutiful. model husband
should, being kind loving, faithful, and
that his wife's attacks have been who'll
ly without cause. save and except a
vicious and ungovernable temper" he
asserts. - - s7-.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

porting business here. with headquart-
ers at Sc Hotel street The company
starts business with a Capitalization
of $4,000, divided into 1000 shares
of the par value of $50 each.
The officers are J. Yamanaka, presi-
dent, who holds 975 shares of the CAPT
tai stock; H. Tabata, vice-president;
E. Tanaka, secretary; l. Ishimaru.
treasurer; H. Tanaka and T. Samuki,
auditors a, 100. -. r.. :.......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
NEW Fiction
BROUGHT BY .
EVERY STEAMER

Arleigh & Co., Ltd, receive by every
steamer for their Crossroads Bookshop
department all the new fiction BY
favorite authors, and the reprint edi,
tons of all popular stories. The best
of reading for the entire family, and
at low prices.-AdV. :......... -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

Articles of association were filed at
the territorial treasurer's Office today
by Yamanaka & Company, a firm de-
string TO engage In the Japanese i'm
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08
FARMS FOR SALE,
FINE STOCK AND ALFALFA
FARM FOR SALE.

| HAVE a farm Of 5000 acres,
about one-half in cultivation,
balance in good timber and suit
able for cultivation. Lies in forks
Of creek and river. About two
thirds of place in fine bottoms !;
lime and phosphate bed on
place; well adapted to alfalfa
nice tive story home; three over
seer houses; 80 tenant houses :;
gin house; commlssary and
barns. Railroad runs through
place, with station in middle. Pub
lie roads around and through
place. Will sell all or part of
the place at a bargain and on
easy terms. Come have a look
and make me an offer.
E. B. WEATHERLY,
III Virginia St,
Macon, Ga.