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The Little River news., 1915-12-25
MAN HAS SKUNK RANCH
Pike t1asaty Man Says it Pays Besser
 Than Corn and Cotton.

Glenwood, Dec. 22.-As the result of two years observation of the cost of troducton and profits in the industry, A. K. Skelton, farmer living 17 miles southwest of this place, is fitting up his farm for a skunk ranch. On three acres, inclOsed in metal board fence, Skelton now operates a skunk farm of from 125 to 250 animals at a profit that beats raising bale of cotton per acre. He stocked his farm with wild animals trapped along the Little Mis- souri river and expects in two years aore, With the natural increase of his >ens and trapping, to carry a crop ot nore than 1000 animals. Contrary to popular conception of this animal the kunk, domesticated, is not an offen- sive animal, but makes gentle pet as -isitors to the Skelton place observe 1hen Mrs. Skelton who assists ne, ,usband in his industry feed the ami rals and handles them like house cats nd kittens. The kitten skunks are cry playful but scamper to hiding or he appearance of strangers. Only Yhen frightened or angered do they i've off any objectionable oder.
 Skelton owns 12O acres and declares n five years he will have bigger rev ,nue than any bank if he carries out
 is present plan of putting the whole arm into skunk ranch. Neighbors rho at first tried to sell out their arms when Skelton started his skunk arm, no longer scoff or rebel at the dea, but others are starting little kunk ranches of their own and say f it pays they will go in for turning -he whole district over to the industry
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
ENGLAND UIs.l,
 INCREASE ARMY
House of Commons Passed Di;l Allow. inZ Ono Million Increase After ali
 Night Deliberations.

London, England, Dec. 22.-After an all night session Of the House of Commons early today granted all in crease of t,le million men in the Brit sil a; my, thus bringing the army strenGth cf that nation on paper up to four million.
 The Teuto1s are reported to be taking advantage of the moral effect of the British withdrawal frcm part of the Gallipoli peninsula by attempt ing to again bring Greece and Rov- mania to their side. If u, reported capture e, Varna is correct the Rus 1ans are apparently losing no c:me fn srying tc forestall these efforts.
 Advices from Constantinople state that the British even left their sick and wounded when they withdrew from the Gallipoli peninsula opera tions.
 The British claim the Germans suf- fered heavy losses near Arment;eres when they attempted to occupy the craters made by tbe British mines.
 Paris reports 1900 German prison CTS taken when the French captured a portion of the enemy's positions yes terday at Harmans-W Weilerkopf.
 An official. statament given out at Berlin says that a part of these posi- tions were recaptured today.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
SPREADING NET TO CATCH VILLA
arranza Forces are Forming Gordon
 Tn Effort to Trap the Leader.

Laredo, Texas, Dec. 22.-Advices rom the interior of Mexico early yes- erday stated that a ccrdon of Carran- soldiers have been stretched over Q territory south of Chihuahua
 here general Villa was last heard :oal F an effort 10 prev lit his es- ge to the United States.
 If Villa is captured he will be held IT 2 courtnlsrtial in which general 'lrrGaza will personally take prom
 eat part. Soldiers and officers a "a been tol5 sat his capture vii, mean material promotion and a large awerd. Every available body of 'l@Hps has according to word here been placed on the lookout for the former revolutionary leader.
 T n is want. oad or alive" Tne
 WIS of the orders to capture Villa "as contained in military advices to Nuevo Laredo tonight. Definite infor- nation regarding his movements is still lack ng. He was reported yester- day to have left Chihuahua City wit. forces estimated at as high as 200O headed probably fer the American bor- der.
 A strict censorship has been prac- cd on news regarding the military op- erations in tue vicinity of Chihuahua but it was officially announced that general Trevino had not yet enter cd the cty. General Oregon last reported at Guaymas was said tonight to be enroute for Fl Pasc, and Juarez. Military circles expect that Chihuahua City will be surrendered and that a conferecne will be held there between Obregon and Carranza.
 It was said Obregon was leaving Guaymas fer that purpose. General Carranza is at Saltillo
The Little River news., 1915-12-25

Berlin. eGrmany. Dec. 23.-General Von Emmich, the conqueror of Liegs, is dead at Hanover, according to the Overseas Agency.
 von Emmich was commander of the tenth army corps which figured prom nently in the early events of the war, he heinz the comraoder of the Ger mar invaders in Belgium. The heavy have shattered his confidence, and it was reported he shielded during Aug ust of last year.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
GREAT DROUTH
 JANUARY lST.
It Will Strike Arkansas at Midnight of January First; Soloons to Close
 for Good in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Dec 23.-(Spec J. The Great Drouth is rapidly approach ing. It will strike Arkansas broadside at midnight of January 1. And every body appears to be glad of 1t. For several months these that have been and are in the saloon business have been arranging their affairs to go into something else. Cities like Little Rock that have been in a large measure de- pendant upon saloon revenue are look ing else where for funds with which tc, run the public businesses. In Little Rock Mayor Taylor's administration has hit upon the happy plan of levying a special tax upon the mercantile in terests of the city, equitably ranging from $5 to $400 year, according to the amount of stock carried. The pro fessiOnal man who has nothing to self naturally escapes, since it is nce per- mftted under the constitution to levy an occupation tax. But the proposed tax is meeting with almost unanimous approval, since the people realize that the efficiency of municipal depart ,nents must be maintained.
 State, county, township and city off, cials are united in the determination to see that the law is enforced, and they are not looking fer any especial efforts to violate it. Public sentiment is with them, and the dealers are them selves lawabiding.
 Senator T. c. White, Superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon League, warns all engaged in the saloon business that their stocks must be removed from the state by January 1, or be subject to seizure under the Woods Nuisance Act. We do net want to appear marsh" says he, "but we do want it distinctly understood that the Anti-Saloon Lea que is going to seek to have the anti liquor laws enforced to the letter. am sure a great many of people who own property or are agents for pro- perty rented fcr saloons do not know that violations of the Woods Nuisance Act by the dealers subject the proper ty to closure for period of twelve months, and that the agent or owner cannot enter the building without be- ing liable to imprisonment in the coun- ty jail for period of not less than thirty days nor zac-e-e-t than twelve months. The League has its own de- tective force, and was never better or ganized and prepared for law enforc- ment than now, and the people have never responded more liberally."
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Worpiur 0'.dcr.

In the Justice Court cf Jefferson township Little River county. D. Gray, p'aintiff vs. H. C. Wilshusen or Wilshus n1 Lumber Go. The defendants Wilshur I or Wilshusen Lumber Go. are WE ed to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, D. Gray Geo. E. Steel attorney is appointed attorney ad litem for nonresident de- fendant Dec 20, 1915.-S. D. Phil lips, J. P. w s
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Warming Order.

In the Justice court of Jefferson township, Little River -,"'lnty, Ark. be- fore $. D. Phillips, J. F. Walter French plaintiff vs. H. c. Wilshusen or Will shusen Lumber Co.,. defendants. H. C.. WilshnSen or Wilshusen Lumber Co.,. the defendants are warned to appear in tlis court within thirty days ana answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Walter French. Geo. R. Steel attor- ned Ad Litem for nonresident defen- dants. Dec 20. 1915.-S. D. Phillips, J. P. W s
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance to the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Little River county. made and entered on the 17th day of November, A. D. 1915 in certain cause (No. S83) then pending therein between Y. Van Belfast. complainant, and John Vlieg, defendant, the under signed, as Commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said court is held. in the county of Little River, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial
 sales, on Saturday the 18th day of De-
 cember A. D., 1915, the following des-
 cribed real estate, towit: The east
 half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter, and the east half of the west half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 9I, township 10 seutt range 32 west,
 containing 30 a in Little Rive
 county ArkaNsas, ..rms of Sale: On
 a credit of tlree .hs, the purchAs- i CT being required ~ ssecute bond sss required by lac' se = cree of said court. i'll sasa approved security, bear.sss 1 the rate of ten per ceHs from date ot sale until being retained on the secure the payment s money. Given under lcs day of No yember, A. V
 Park, Conn. saa8>
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Official Transfers.

Lcndon, ng., Dec. 23.-Lieutenan, General Sir Archibald Murry has been appointed to succeed Sir Charles Mon TO as the British commander at the Dardanelles MonrO has been trans ferred to the command of the first British army in France, succeeding Sir Douglas Haig, the new commander in chief of the British army in France
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
GERMANY WOUaD eUaF KAISER
''Prussian Conspiracy Violently In.
 dicted by Humanity Society.

Lon&on, Bee. 24.-The C arman Hu- msnity League, says the Exchange Telegraph's correspondent at Eotter- dam, hes z :esto { ain ng "'e- ,9-ot. i9G' of 'tAe Prs ssian @onsrir@'rr, fly s'.sekirg the irnr ~,;a' Ge, ,ancallor accusing Cn'"'anr n' 'f- 'arous c"."lt s and '''"+ and concluding with e demand 1''a+ T"'roror William bo Geposed from hie "ief orable thrc~a.
 "0"r j. mes are being 7esolated," the correspondent reports t1e mani fastf. ce aaAi',@ "in Q. cam ajg;. wag- od not iu lawfu! defense of German to"'-'tcrv. br: to satisfy t1a insatiable .'r--- ~.0'-'' "'2d ""aed Of p" ssian con- conspirotors. We again appeal to
 'r wage earner not yet 5ti''ed to tho ,.oa1t l.v thess. 8 awful h. ocateA5s to ~oo.ster VOW no ,'Ger to cma in si- lent spectators Gf the turea dous crimes whicf have robbed Hs ef our scns and brothers and laft upo9 the truthful pages of history au in 'oIible stain"
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Panic at Saloniki.

Berl T, Germany, Dec 23.-The Over seas Agency says that state of panic reigns at Saloniki where the Greeks; are hostile to the English, and that the French and British are on bad terms.
 It says that fifty members of the Serbian parliament are living in Sa- loniki hotel where they play cards dur ing the night while Serbian refugee. starve in the streets.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
turned
c,ron;c Constipation.

us,pr neVSa VCShaamberlain's Tablets t,ne with s Sseas Seen suffering for some oerouic 5l@e const 1ston StS%aoA My condition i ipsoyeta ;ssss tao'sss since sa,y taking four or five ene not.'1S Writ them aeue my health has been qrfins hne, N T Y. es Mrs. John Newton. lrvihs N sat Obtainable everywhere
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Warning Order.

In the Justice Court of Jefferson township, Little River ccnnty, Ark. be- fore s. D. Phillips, J. P. The defend ant H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lumber Co.,, are warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answer the complaintiff of the plaintiff, Tobe Taaffe. Geo. R. Steel attorney Ad Li- tenn for nonresident defendants. Dec. 20, 191b.--S. D. Phillips, J. F. W-S
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
C;trolax. Citrolax! CitroIax.

Bestt hing for constipation, sour stomach, lazy liver and sluggish bow els. Stops a sick headache almost ar once. Gives most thorough and sat- isfactory flushing-no pains, no nau- sea. Keeps your system cleansed.
 weet and wholesome-R. H. Weihecht Salt Lake City. Utah. writes: "I find Citrolax the best laxative I ever sued. Does not gripe, no unpleasant after effects" Sold everywhere advt.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Eor IndigeStf0n.

Never take pepsin and preparations containing pepsin or other digestive ferments for indigestion, as the more YOU take the more yiu will have to take, What is needed is tonic like Chamberlain's tablets that will enable he stomach to perform it's functions naturally. Obtainable everywhere.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Recomends Chamberlain's Cough
 Remedy.

'Last winter I used bottle ot Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for bad bronchial cough. 1 felt ite bene- ficial effect immediately and before had finished the bottle I was cured. I never tire of recommending this re- medy to my friends" writes Mrs. Will liam Bright of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Ob- tainable everywhere. Sat.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Serb Treasury Enrcute.

M'.rseilles, France. Dec. 23-Eigh- tceE million francs, constituting the Serbian treasury, have arrived here on their way to Paris where they are to bank.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25

The Gazette adds that the troops from Imbros were most discontented, some of the troops mutinied and five were finally removed w'th the promise they would be numereclsly reinforced.
 Leige COnquercr Dead.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Warming Order.

In the Circuit court of Little River county, Ark. R. s. Davis, plaintiff vs. H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lbr. O., defendants. The defendants H. c. Wilshusen and Wilshusen Lumber Co.,, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, R. S. Davis. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Nov. 1915.-Chas. H. Park. Clerk. 1O3-S
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
WAR NEWS
 IN BRIEF FORM
Submarine Captured by Torpedo Boats Empcr or is Il.'-StGamer Sunk.
 Jap Steamer Sunk.

Paris, France, Dec. 23.-A dispatch ft0!n Malta says an Austrian submar- int haas been captured by two tcrpedo .aut;, presumably Italian
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Bible School, at 9:45 Sunday.
 Preaching services every Nrst ana Third Sunday at ii and aN night. Christian Endeavor every Sunday at 6:30 p. III.
 Prayer meeting every Thursday ev- ening. If
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
TrOOnS DiScNntenfed.

Berlin, Germany, Dec 23.-The Co., logne Gazette reports that the British , troops stationed at Imbros, Lemno. and Tenedos Islands, in the eastern Mediterranean, have been sent to Sa-
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Warming Order.

In the Justice Curt of Jefferson township. Tom Greer, defendant, vs. H. c. Wilshusen or Wilshusen Lum- Der Co.,. defendants. The defendants are warned to appear in this court Tn thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Tom Greer. This Nov. 30, 1915.--S. D. Phillips, J. P. 2-W
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
H!ljerOr HI,

Perlin, Germany. Dec. 23 23-Emperor William is suffering slight ini:ama- a5andued his trip planned to the western front
The Little River news., 1915-12-25

FOR SALE--I have for sale about 30 head of good fat hogs. About Is ce ,se hogs are killing size; the others are pigs and shoats. It talk es cash to buy them but if you need the hogs l will try to sell them tc you.-R. M. Price. u-tf
The Little River news., 1915-12-25

Paris, France, Zee. 23.-The Japan csc steamer Sada Maru was sunk in t,.c Mediterranean yesterday by a Ger man or Austrian submarine The de- tails of the sinking are unknown.
The Little River news., 1915-12-25
Another Old Custom Time Has Re.
 moved.


 With the passing of time has come the passing of many old customs; family traditions are long forgotten.
 This is particularly true of o::e of the oldest of customs among house. wives, that of daughters following their mothers in the use of foods anc housekeeping methods.
 In the olden days if mother did |: certain thing ths way or that way, daughter did likewise, regardless of newer and improved methods.
 If mother used a particular brand of food, daughter was blinded to better kinds merely because mother h,d us- ed the same brand for years.
 But now both mothers and daugh- ters have changed their methods and investigate and compare, not by price alone but by actual results obtained.
 The cdd order is changing. The candle has -givenzzsgay to the eiectr,,. light: the old fashioned fireplace to scientific heating methods. Millions or housewives have changed their brands of coffee, tea, extracts. baking powder and other foods. Calumet Baking Powder is one of the most popular brands on the market today because c's the uniformly good baking results obtained by those who use it. Resolutions of Respect-O. M. Weith.
 Ogden, Dec. 23-(Special.) .)-Wherc- IS, God, our Creator and Preserver in ifs infinite Wisdom, has seen fit to ,all from our midst one of our num- Der.
 Be t resolved: That we, the Og. len Sunday School, express cur deer cit sorrow for the loss of Brother o VI. Weith.
 Brother Weith was a member of the Baptist church and an ardent worke n our Sunday School, always show ng will 'ngness to do whatever he .ould of those little acts of kindness md love, which go to make of life >ne grand sweet song.
 We realize that Brother Weith is sorely missed and his place canno' he filled.
 Truly, we live in world. where 'olemn shadows arc continually fall 'ng upon our path-shadows tha each us the insecurity of tempora; blessings and warn us-that here- here is no abiding place.
 We have. however, the blessed sat. sfaction of knowing that death can. not enter that sphere to whica the departed are removed. Rowing sub nissively to Him who doeth all things Well-realizing that our losses is Gods gain, may we let Hope and Faith mingle with our natural sor- row, looking to the future where the sundered ties of earth are reunited.
 Be it further resolved: That we cypress our heartfelt sympathy fer the aged father, Mrs. Weith and the two little girls, Silver and Ests ee. who seemed to love papa so much.
 May God temper your sorrows and afflictions, giving the strength to en- dure ;s bereave'r rents.
 May He, :n his own good time, give the Ies ce, that will enable you to wait ..th ,.atience, until lac shall call you to meet yeur loved one in Heaven.
 Committees: Mrs. Roy Budd, Miss Laura vanHook. A. J. Bryant; J. G. Smitbson, Supt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-13

fenced TO the ~penitcntiary for one
year and the sentence suspended pro-
vided they kept promises each made.
An ANXIOUS curae was appointed for
each and the boys will be required to
report each month. refrain from the
use OF tobacco and intoxicating IL
quor and regularly attend church and
Sunday school.
Pierre-A summary of the manner
in which the emergency" clause has
been used for several sessions lis
shown in the figures for the past
three sessions. AT the 1911 session,
EOS laws were enacted, of which 129
or As per cent were classed as "emer-
gency'' measures. At the 1913 ses-
sion, there were 371 laws enacted, of
which los or 33 per cent carry the
emergency clause. There was a
strong sentiment at the session just
closed against the attachment OF the
emergency clause unless IA real
emergency could be shown instead of
a merely theoretical one, and this no
doubt kept down the list for this
session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-13

Wheaton, Secretary Bushnell, Mr..
Johnson of Montrose, Il. o. Parker
of Highmore, Il. r. G. Gross of Lake
county, and Judge Holdridge and Ed
itor Corner of this city made happy
postprandian speeches. The two lat
ter are credited with having made
the hits" of the evening. On the
whole the state dairymen go away
feeling that they have been both
highly honored and highly enter
tanned.
w. II. Smythe is engaged In copy
ing from the records the entire field
notes OF this county in order hat he
may make a correct map of every sub
division of land in the county for the
use of the county officials. The map
will be about four feet square on the
scale of half an inch to the mile. He
will also make for the county a much
larger one of the city, both maps to
be finished in colors and very dis
tinct. The location OF all roads.
schoolhouses. churches and other
public objects will be clearly indicat-
ed and the maps complete in every
respect. Mr.. Smythe intends to make
ten or a dozen copies of these large
maps for private sale to anyone who
may wish to buy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-03-13
TWENTY YEARS
AGO TO-DAY
Items Taken from The Daily
Leader Files


Sverre Odee departed for Albert
Lea, MINI.
Harry McCreedy returned to Jack.
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ball went to
Colman.
Father Flynn returned this morn
ing from st. Cloud, Mimi.
Bankers and capitalists r just
trifle wary at purchasing county war
rants under the new seed grain law
They do not mistrust the soundness
Of the county's promise or Its ability,
eventually, to pay. but are not sure
about the law itself. The Lake coun-
ty commissioners find this as an OBJ
stacle in djsposing of their warrants.
but hope to close negotiations In q
day or two.
A. w. H~oldridge's third annual
Corn Belt Enterprise" a four-col'
umn. four-page paper. printed on
book stock, and devoted to advertis.
ing the advantages of Lake county as
a farming country, was issued from
The Daily Leader press today. This
very creditable publication. an edi.
ton OF 1000 copies. Is full of infor'
nation In regard to Lake county
realty and shows Mr.. Holdridge to be
a hustler OF no cal proportions.
The fifth Demorest contest will be
held in the opera house Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock. Admission only
cents. The proceeds of this enter
tainment are to be used In purchas-
ing q flag for the Central school. The
following is the program: Duet,
violin and piano, Mr.. Wood and Mrs,
Cameron; The Original Liquor
League. Burt Ketcham; A Terrible
Responsibility, Loren Button; solo,
The Haunted Stream, Susie LeBrec;
The Martyred Mother. Bertha Marx;
License an Outrage. Cora Matheny
solo, / Fear No Foe, Warren Tolles
The Reason Why, Frank Palmer
Prohibition Life Boat. Loren Black
man: The Great Confiagration, Frank
Tierney; duet. Misses Callihan and
jerks. Presentation Of medal.
The banquet given the state dairy
men at the Lake Park last evening
was attended by nearly a hundred
people and the social amenities kept
up to a late hour. Everything was oil
the enjoyable order. President