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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-10
Bring in your poultry Friday.

W. c. Reed and \. NJ. Alexan-
der spent Sunday in Union City.
Mrs. John Cox has returned 90
Union City after a visit to her
parents, Richard Smith and wife.
Miss Elanor Spencer, of Union
City, spent Saturday and sun
day with Mrs. c. A. Holcombe
Ollie Henderson, residing a.
cross the river, was in town
Tuesday ON the lookout for
stranger who spent the previous
night at his home and left early
Tuesday. Mr.. Henderson missed
a good pistol after his guest
had departed. The man was al
stranger.
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accomplished Young lady AMI
70 boost of friends who wish
Nrli The groum is au mdle.r
pns Young farmer Di his ,ec
aud wr ARE proud GO say dat
though Ben bas ,uw,sl his saao
"i Wild oats he reformed san
thing llkr year ago and Is ula
leading ln exemplary life Ar
lhe ceremony the guests W-4
ushcrud into the dining rpa.
where q bountifh supper await
Died sunday. Dee 8, MoleH
infant daughter of l.onnie an
Nangie Harrison. living souil
west of Hickman. Moxcllr was
bout one year old and was of
pair of twins. the other still ..,
ing sympathy is extended M
hsrea,cd parents Dewey Bs0
m the ~ year Old son Of E
Basbam. a grocerInan, Of soul
west Hickman. died Mouua,
night after long illness .
fewer ill., had gotten able 4.
800 up but suffered relapse iru
which hr died Dewey was q DO
able little fellow aud had mur.
friends that mourn his dea'.
Weep not for God knows best
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-10

\ Fulton cirrult court clerk
bee Is buzZing in the ears of
several prominent citizens
throughout the county The race
viii doubtless start ma earnest
with the new year.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-10

MO ONE need remain long IN doubt
~ as to what 10 get for a maid or
matron In this day OF the vogue OF
girdles and sashes A girdleless gown
is hardly 10 be- found and whether for
the street. the home. or evening wear.
ribbons are used 10 form the circlet
that enfolds the waist or terminates
the bodice. There are any number OF
styles in girdles and sashes TO choose
among made Of every variety OF weave
known TO the loom and every color
and combination OF colors that has
been thought out
A girdle Of vide plaid ribbon. IN.
ished with = sprightly bow OF two
loops and two ems. Is shown In tho
picture II makes a Christmas gift
that viii delight every woman who
likes to keep abreast with the mode.
The girdle portion is boned to spread
the ribbon and hold Il in place with.
out pima The bow is simply tied and
may be united and tho length wrapped
about the figure II preferred
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-10
CONGRESS CoNvENEs.

Monday at noon the short and
final session of the Sixty-third
Congress convened. and the Nat
lonal Legislators are expected 10
get busy trying 20 fulfill the nu-
merous pledges made inthe Demo
cratic platform. IL is thought
all matters can be worked out by
March 4, which will obviate an
extra sitting to which President
Wilson, supported by party lead
ers on both sides, is opposed.
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We will buy poultry ~ HEX
man tomorrow aud at State Line
Saturday, paying very highest
prices.-Reynolds & Brooks.
Mrs. J. NJ. Robbins, o. New
Madrid, Mo-, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs A. A. Ears.
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Oyercoats 500 and up-Sulli-
van Bros.
Our suits must be s0ld regard
less of cost.-Sullivan Bros.
TURKEY DINNER at Frost s
Cafe Sunday. All the other good
things that go with it, Only soc.
Mort Walker has returned
home from Aberdeen, Miss,
where he has been visiting rela-
tives.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-10

r u Hinton, OF Tiptouy
spent Sunday with Miss Duu
taNItt
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to the poll tax receipt.
 w. L. MOOSE,
 Attorney General.

J. M. Dickson who was a judge with Jimmerson and Wagner understood this and so far as was in his power, sought to perform the duties of election judge just as he swore he would.
 When men came in to the elec- tion place to vote with ink scarcely dry on their poll tax receipts issued on the same day of the election March 9th. 1914, Dickson said that they were not entitled to vote but Jimmerson and Wagner allowed it and it is this open disregard for the law that the ARGUS held up to public gaze and objected to.
 The ARGUS had nothing personal against these gentlemen as they will know. One of them had been our esteemed friend exclusive business patron (Mr. Wagner) for several years and personally it was very un- pleasant for the ARGUS editor to say a thing that would be dis tasteful to our friends but it was the duty of the newspaper to make public this wrong act which strikes at the most sacred rights of citizenship-the safety of the Government. and therefore dollars and cents and personal feelings were cast aside. If we are to have laws, they must be obeyed. A government that is not obeyed is no government at all. It matters not what the law is, up hold it. If it is bac have it repealed. The principal of paying one dollar poll tax for the express priviledge of exercising the right of suffrage for 12 months time is good, anc so is the law prescribing this time but what's the use of it al if men can cast it all aside anC do just as they please, in oper
 violation of the plainly printed
 law.
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N. (. Aliens Death

Mir. N c. Allen, who for the past year or two has been in a poor state of health, died on Thursday at a Little Rock Hospital and was brought home for burial to-day.
 Mir. Allen suffered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago and has been gradually failing ever since.
 He was attended in his last by his beloved wife and his daughter, Linda.
 The funeral is being held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Thos. E. McSpadden officiating this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 MT. Allen was for many years prominent in Brinkley business circles. He was known to be one of the finest grocerymen Tn Eastern Arkansas and in busl- ness circles had a large number of friends. He was a member of the we'll known firm, Gazzola Grocery Co.,, which has been closed out of respect to his memory since his death.
 A wife and six children are left to mourn his death. He was a member of the Masonic, Wood men and A. o. U.W. fraternities.
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PRETTY FASHION DISPLAY AT LANG Q COLDBERC'S
Of new Spring Styles in Ladies Wear and nilli.
 nery attract Crowds.


 Possibly there is not a store in all Eastern Arkansas more advantageously arranged for a real attractive fashion show than is the pretty big store of Lang & Goldberg.
 For their Easter Fashion Dis play on Monday last, everything was as pretty and 'cityfied' as could be. Their big West show window was a silk window and in it all of the newest fads and fancies in silks for women was shown including the prettiest kind of new persian parasols.
 In the East window were shown life size figures with the newest complete costumes for fashionable women.
 Miss Perminter, the milliner, pointed with pride to a beautiful large black hemp milan with with flowing plumes, which sold at $35.O0.
 There was pretty Tango pattern with high side bando and underneath trimming of roses, Then a new pattern of the popular "Watteau" shape, flat top with high side bando.
 The side turn sailors in hemp braid straw, were shown in al sizes, shades and colors fol ladies of all ages. A pretty feature of the display was the purple and white display case | in the center of the store, where these colors prevailed in the entirety both in hats an, ornaments.
 The display of this popula firm was a most beautiful one
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Tell 'em you saw It In the Argus
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w. II. U. Social Meeting

The Womans Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Brinkley had a most enjoyable meeting on Monday, March 30th. 2:45 D. m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Mcknight.
 There were eighteen present. The afternoon was passed in social conversation, readings and piano music. Delicious ice cream and cake was served by the hostess.
 Mrs. J. H. Coleman asked the w. M. U. to meet with her for the next social meeting which will be the fifth Monday in June. 1914 at 2::45 p. m.
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TWOBRINKLEY PASTORS FAREWELL
Joint Service at Presbyterian Church Sunday nornin
 and at Methodist Church Sunday Night

Two of the most delightful sweet religious services ever held in Brinkley were those of Sunday morning and evening last when the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations came together in a union service at the Presbyterian church at Il o'clock a. m. and at the Methodist church at 7:30 D. m.
 At the Presbyterian church it was the last Sunday and close of of their church year. Because of failing health and the serious threatening of entire loss of eyesight the beloved pastor, Jonathan Williams, was forced to give up the work and his farewell sermon was touching one. The opening prayer was by Rev, A. T. Galloway. At the close of the sermon five new members were received into the church.
 Following this MT. Williams asked the indulgence of the con- gregation for an additional 10 minutes and in a quite easy manner asked the deacons to distribute slips of paper to the Presbyterians present whom he asked to make subscription to a Manse Fund for the Brinkley church. In less than 10 minutes about $500 was raised among the members of the congregation, which together
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Office of w. l.. MOOsE, ATTORNEY GENERAL
State of Arkansas

State Of ArkanSaS
 To Hon. J. B. Mays, Mayor Clar-
 endon
 Dear Sir:
 I have received your request for a copy of my opinion recent ly given out in regard to poll tax qualifications of voters:
 The constitution provides that every male citizen of the United States, or male person who has declared his intention of becom- ing citizen of the same, of the age of 21 years, who has resided in the state l2 months, in the county 6 months and in the precinct or ward one month next preceding any election at which he may propose to vote, and who shall exhibit a poll tax receipt or other evidence that he has paid his poll tax at the time of collect ing taxes next preceding such election shall be allowed to vote at any election in the state of Arkansas.
 The Supreme Court, in the case of White vs. Hughes, 97 i Arkansas, page 221, has construed this provision of the constitution, holding that the requirements of the constitution apply toprimary elections justine same as any other election. The court also held in that case that the taxes must have been paid during the time of collecting taxes next proceeding such cleo tion. The court holds for in- stance, that a person to be eligible to vote at the primary election in March this year must have paid his poll tax between the first of January, 1913, and the first of July, 1913, and that payment of poll tax since Jan- uary 1, 1914, would not qualify him to vote at any election held prior to July l, 1914. So it is my opinion that no one is en- titled to vote at any election whether a regular or special election, or at any primary elec- tion held prior to July 1 this year unless he has paid his poll tax | in 1913 prior to July l of that year. A reading of the case above mentioned in the 97th Arkansas seems to me would re- move all doubt as to the Qualifi- cations of the voters with regard
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with the other part of the ser vice bore testimony of the high esteem of MT. Williams and the splendid condition of the work as he leaves it.
 AT THE METHODIST The threatening weather and rain did not prevent a nice crowd from attending the farewell ser vices at the Methodist church at 7:30 o'clock. MT. J. T. Black and hls well trained choir rendered several pretty new anthems, Miss Fife Dunlap sang a very pretty solo.
 Rev. Galloway, the pastor, was suffering from tonsolitis and spoke with some difficulty. This handicap however did not keep him from preaching a strong and masterful sermon, which was enjoyed by all present.
 At the close of the sermon Rev. Galloway spoke of his love for his congregation and his fellow workers. Rev.'s Williams and Coleman, stated that never in his life had he found a truer set of men.
 As farewell feature of the service Rev. Williams of the Presbyterian church, who was also going away, was asked to stand with MT. Galloway and as the choir sang, the good-byes were said.
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LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?
bre About That City lee. lon and Methods of Hold ing it

n last issue of the Citizen der the head of Explanation" d marked "Adv.' w.
 Jimmerson and Frank kgner, (two of the Judges) nplain of the ARGUS report of recent city election and de- 1nce it as "wilfully untrue, !" bcorrect," and doing them an justice, etc.
 The greater part of the "Ex- nation" of Messrs Jimmerson
 Wagner was given to person thrusts at the ARGUS editor,
 but little to the "Explana- h." In it they say:
 We did permit men to vote bn 1913 tax receipts for we re advised that such persons re entitled to a vote if they vlived in the state, county
 city the required length of e. ;. We tried to let every n vote who was entitled to vote and tried to avoid dis lnchising the citizenship of city"
 Now the Judges did not swear
 avoid disfranchising the zenship of the city.' They pre that they would hold the ction according to law and t they studiously endeavor prevent fraud, deceit and hse in conducting the election. Election Judges have no right Do more than the legislature
 Supreme Court of the 5te, prescribe.
 his matter had previously n publicly discussed so that Ire was no cause for ignorance the law.
 Heneral-Attorney Moose in an nlon to Hon. J. B. Mays, yor of Clarendon, which |nion was published in the ss of the state a few weeks wrote as follows:
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-yl-7L----- Notice to Property Owners

The assessment of local Sewer
 Improvement District, No. one. city of Brinkley was filed in my office on the 3rd day of April
 1914, and the same is now sub-
 ject to inspection. F. E. Sapp, City Clerk, Brinkley. April 8. 1914.
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Morgan Seals Dies

Morgan Seals a Rock Island fireman on the Newport br10oH died in Little Rock yesterd1y. The deceased has been sick for several months and has been in the hospital in Little Rock during this time.
 The funeral and burial will be at Argenta where the deceased formerly lived.
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Junior Christian Endeavor

Topic-The Beatitudes. The Things Best Worth Seeking (Consecration Meeting.)
 Leader, Mary Pipkin.
 Scripture, Matt. 5:6, Leader.
 Song.
 Prayer.
 Every One That Thirsteth, lsa. 55:l-3, Cassie Federer. Thirst Satisfied, John 4:13-14. Ike Beyer. Hunger Satisfied, John 6:32-35, Katherine Hale.
 First Gods Kingdom, Luke 1 12:31, Herman Travis. | Seek Ye the Lord, Zeh. 2::3, Neva Tomlinson.
 Follow Righteousness, l Tim. Gil. Jesse Campbell. 1 Reading, Fred Starrett. Junior memory verse. Ps. 46:l.
 Mizpah. l There will be an Easter egg
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Clean up Day in Brinkley
April 9th, Wednesday


 Everybody clean up and be healthy and happy. For the sake of yourself, your neighbor and decency lets every body have a general and thorough spring cleaning, and by so doing avoid as much sickness and suffering as possible.
 Burn all the old rubbish you can and that you can not burn place in barrels and boxes near the alley or some other con- venient place and the city wagons will call on you on the above date and haul it away.
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Do not forget the empty tin cans as they will catch water and breed millions of mosquitoes.
 Remember to swat the fly or mosquito wherever you see them, for by killing one fly or mosquito now, is equal to killing hundreds later on.
 After this general clean up the throwing of dead animals or other refuse into the alleys will not be allowed.
 E. D. Mcknight, M. D. City Health Officer. A. K. Cameron, Mayor. Tell 'em you saw IL In the Argus
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hunt for the Junior Christian Endeavor Society at the home of Mrs. Thos. E. McSpadden. Friday, April 10th from 3::S0 to 5:30 p. m.
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Daily Thought.

Daily Thought.
 Every volition and thought of man is inscribed on his brain. Thus . man writes his life in his physique. and thus the angels diso0vsr his autobi- ography h h1s t5ucturs.-nmannsl 0W0denborg.
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Seer Egg candlers demand higher wages. Always said 1t would soon cost more even to look at an egg.-New Iosk Evening Telegram.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-29
THE REWARD.

on. gracious, Mary, why do you sit
there and study your life away? Come
out on the LAWN and have a game
of tennis with us"
The speaker. girl of twelve years
was peepinS in through "A large window
AT another girl OF about the same age.
Her tone was careless. while in her
black eyes there could be seen n look
OF pride and jealousy.
Really, Flora the other girl, Mary.
answered II must study for this ex-
animation. .lfter have finished vii,
come out with you"
on, | beg your pardon" Flora said
with a snccr. Well you have nv
deepest sympathy"
Why do you say that?" Mary asked.
oh. you poor slow thing. Can't you
sec why?"
No. ! must confess that ! cannot"
Mary said rather coolly.
We'll. pity YOU then" Flora said
with shrug or her shoulders. but
! nave no time to waste on you. Good
by"
DO not so.' Mary pleaded. Come.
let's study together"
oh. bother study. Flora said
anarily Can't you talk or think of
anything else?'
oh yes, but just now think that
1t wouldIbe best for US to study. Sun
pose you should fail. what them"
=,
but was met by a flash OF l'lora's eyes
anu toss OF her head, as she said:
Il should worry" and then ran away
to join the otitS. girls.
y Few days fatcr the children were
very much surprised on seeing an en-
animation on the blackboard at Is
not fair" they all cried. we wera not
supposed to have II to-day"
NO. childrcn.'' Miss Jones. the
teacher. said. Il know that YOU were
not expecting ii today. but Mr.. Mason
gave orders that all examinations
should be given early this morning.
and yon, no doubt remember that
told you to study for II; so if YOU
have done az l told you, everything
Will be alright"
Mary seemed Very much 1T ease. for
she knew that she had studied faith
fullY, Dut Flora's face wore "A look OF
anxiety. but still she would continue
10 say. 81 should worry out OF ten
questions she answered two. and was
uncertain about those, while Mary
answered every one
Later Miss Jones read the names or
those that had passed. and Mary, with
bcaming expression, heard her name
called, while Flora. with a sinking
heart. heard the big. black word. Fail"
IRENE ROBERTSON.
29l5 Westham Avenue.
South Richmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-29
GOOD WISHES.

My Dear Girls and :. Boys-Your
editor is hoping that every member of
the club has had happy Thank sgiv-
Ing. 1t is so easy tosmake "a happy day
II we Will only try, to share our good
times with somebody else. and that is
whX 1 am sure that all OF YOU have
enjoyed your holiday. because the let
tiers that came to my desk were filled
wiz, good wishes from the club. So
the day was free from lesson and full
OF fun ut any rate. and now 1 want
to hear all about It in your contest.
Don't fail to send in your idea of u
nice Thanksgiving by December L, for
great many children have already
sent theirs, and they are fine, too.
What do you think, children, one of
our members has grown up and gone
away to teach school and the other
day L Ind letter from her asking
that we send fourteen badges for some
of her scholars TO join the club
Doesn't that seem u splendid thing for
mn old member to do? Now that she
has outgrown the club herself she
still is interested enough to read the
page and get new members for us.
We will welcome the children she
writes about with pleasure for our con-
test, if she will only mail the address
again to the editor. And all of the
r.. ID. c. c. members Will join in well
coming, not only those fourteen, but
twenty five new members that have
recently been added to our membership.
Don't forget, December i Is the last
day that YOU may send in tho work
for the contest. YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-29
"TIIE SPY"
CHAPTER ".
PART III.

|, imagine FOR yourself the danCcrou,
predieament the spy was in. The
house surrounded by regiment of tho
enemy only too eager to shoot him down
ana thcir leader at the window with
iefelcd pistol. Truly, n very grothesuue
situation AT the sharp command tho
spy race informed no emotion, except
LOT the slight twitch Of the mouth He
broke silence. 1T seems to me-" he
drawled. when YOU hold "A man up
you'd see to the weapon frat" At
shsht movement OF the pistol told or
,ne owners distracted attention. II
All happened. In a moment. Crash"
The spy. taking advantage of his
ruse, dashed the candles TO the floor.
rendering the room to darkness Tho
Shrek of the amaged landlord. tho
hearE thump as the spy fell headtonE
and the loud echoing report of the
gun instantly followed in the named
order. A loud oath from the shooter
explained his doubt OF the shot The
SPY had fallen, not from tho effect,
but to avoid il. Rising to his feet,
he CROPPED about for the landlord
Here l am tremblcd voice from
tho darkness. Quick. light" com
'nanded the spy swiftly, the Goals in
the hearth are still warm. The
frightened man obcyed. From without
came mutterinR, angry voices. ~
'ahkhHH the captain above
the den. This was secured and placed
against the door. Bang. Crash. the
object attacked trembled with dying
wood "But-but, my property" STAN
rnercd the little man. Never mind
| that" answered the spy. opening the
cellar door, in here. Hurry" Then,
helping him, said above the deafening
noise: when they enter make just the
slightest sound" NO." he added, fore
seeing an interruption. Just do as !
tell you. Ifastening-for the blows
upon the swaying door came fast and
furious--ha climbed to the loft, pulling
the ladder in after. CRASH" il fell.
and the British troops rushed. lii.
dirty. mud-spla shed, and cursing. with
hayonets ready for action. They
paused bew!ldedly. You fools! cried
the captain, you've let him cxcapc."
"Why"--- Hush" All waited. Only
the tramp OF the guards without was
audible. Frob below came flint
sound THE cellar" he ordered, "the
trap door" They needed no urging,
and me lifted the door. stood with fixed
muskets, each eye awaiting the form
of the spy. AS they were thus engaged.
voice from above startled them.
Don't move! Don't look up, or L fire."
he commanded softly, but clearly, de-
scending the ladder slowly aud catlite.
Drop your guns, easily. no noise.
Abount face. Forward march TO the
wall. ialt!'