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The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
STOLEN LIGHT GLOBES
Strange Disappearance of Street
 Lights Finally Explained.

For the past three or four months the local light and power company together with the city authorities have been trying to solve the riddle Of the almost nightly disappearance of the light globes in the street lamps. From examination it was found that the globes were not being broken out with rocks, but were be- ing taken out by hand and carried away. \ few weeks ago a reward was offered by Todd Bros, for infor- nation as to how and why and who the lights disappeared.
 Fore part of this week, one of Springdale's rising generation, whose name is withheld on account of the standing of his parents, who do not countenance such actions, was sean standing under one of the street light poles; snow was falling fast, it bsing Saturday evening. Soon after one of the globes on the pole disap- peared The young man was under tie surveillance of the local police, when he turned up at the light plant, and began to deny having "swiped" the light globes Later he was discovered in town trying to sell his wares to a local merchant.
 It is a hard proposition for the To- cal authorities to contend with to say the least, the boy is greatly under age, has been in jail three or f2ar times, on stealing charges, and is practically incorrigible. His par ents are entirely blameless in the matter. and have promised the light company u use every effort in re $ bring the light globes. and il has been brought to light that the trifling yoangster has quite supply of light globes on hand, having secured al most an egg basket full since fore part of December.
 His case is now being considered. both by the local light company his parents, and the city authorities
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
CONSULT WITH ENGINEERS.
Regardless of Rainy Weather Mem bers or the Council Hear Pro-
 posaIs Regarding Waterworks.

Regardless of the driving rain storm, and otherwise very inclement weather, five members of the City Council and Mayor Lane met at the Council chamber Wednesday evening, and heard the proposals Of Engineers Winters of Ft Smith, and Moore, Of Joplin, regarding the preliminary sur vey and other work necessary 10 call- ing the bond election for waterworks The members of the Council present were; J. S Ewalt. Ben Moneyhun, Caas. Hunt, Geo. Rupple and (. A .Ownbev, and all evinced an interest in the proposals of the engineers. and all seemed desirous of securing all information possible regarding the in- stallation of proper system fer Springdale.
 The proposition of both engineers Was pra tically the same, and neither was able to say just what would be the best for the city until further and more rigid investigation into sur Founding conditions could be made. E oth favor deep wells as a source of supply. and both were of the opinion that such supply could be obtained here: but of course no one can be as- sured of this fact.
 No definite action was taken by the Council Wednesday night in reference to retaining the services of either of the engineers s but it is anticipated that such action will be taken on Fri day evening, March 18th. at the ad- journed session of the Council, and at which all members are expected to be present.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
PEACH GROWERS MEET.
Adopt Resolutions Calling for Thor
 ough Spray of All Peaches.

The stockholders of the Peach Growers Exchange of this place met at the mayors office Wednesday af- Iternoon, and after a full discussion adopted the following amendment to l the bylaws; and that the bylaws be amended by the addition of the fol- lowing sections:
 1 See. 22 All orchards from which peaches are presented to this Ex- change for shipment shall have been given thorough dormant spray of not weaker than a 1-10 Lime Sulphur solution, during the dormant season previous to the shipping season of each year.
 Sec. 23 All orchards from which peaches are presented to this Ex- change for shipment shall have had all dead wood removed not later than April 1st, previous to the ship ping season; and shall be thoroughly cultivated during May and June pre- vious to the shipping season.
 Sec 24 The Board of Directors shall reject all peaches from orchards no. complying with the above require ments.
 The following recommendation was also made That all growers should follow Prof. Seott's schedule for fur ther spraying. especially the spray for cureulio and brown rot.
 The Prof. Scott schedule for above mentioned spraying will be publish cd in full in The News of next week.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
FRUIT IS SAFE.
Recent Cold Snap Did No Damage
 to Any of the Fruit Crop.

Although Springdale was visited by a snow storm Saturday, and the thermometer dropped to about thirty degrees above zero, none of the lo- cal fruit growers are of the opinion that the fruit crop has been damag- ed in the least. Some of them con- tending that the peaches, which is the crop most feared for at the present time, will stand drop to zero.
 The buds are still in their dor mant state, and the unusually cold winter, with the weather staying cold, has held the buds back, until they are n condition to stand weather that formerly killed the en- tire crop. Late frosts are to be feared, as the danger of a winter freeze is practically passed. In past years the peach crop has been de stroyed by frost as late as May and last year the killing frost came in April.
 This year the entire crop is still on the trees, having held up through the winter, and some of the peach growers are of the opinion that a freeze killing at least half the buds now on the trees, will not only be a blessing to the crop, but will prevent more drastic measures later on Strawberries are showing up fine and the Shippers Union this week be gan unloading their crates. The ven- tilated crate is being used again this year.
 While it is a little early to speak knowingly of the apple crop, the tree! are in splendid condition, and witl no late killing frosts North Arkansas will witness the greatest fruit crop in her history in 1915
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
CALL NEW PASTOR.
Christian Church Secures Rev. E. c.
 ManIeY of Stroud, Oklahoma.

ManIey, of Stroud, Oklahoma.
 \ call was made and accepted lat ter part of last week from the Chris tian Church, of this place, to Rev. E. C. Manley formerly pastor of the Christian Church, of Stroud, Okla, and was by, him accepted Rev. Man. ley is now in Burlington, Kansas. spending few days visiting rela- tives and friends, but visited Spring dale recently, and filled the pulpit at the Christian Church, and his ser vices were secured
 He will arrive in Springdale lat ter part of this week, and will preach his introductory sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Manley comes to springdals highly recommended, car- rying with him the best wishes and recommendations of large congre- gation at Stroud. Okla. where he was pastor for three years. He will be accompanied by his wife, and ex= poets to make this his home; and is now making arrangements for his home here
 The Christian Church here has been without a pastor for some time, but under the direction of Rev. Man. ley many changes are anticipated in the church.
 A church orchestra, composed al- most entirely of members Of the con- gregation will be organized, consist ing Of six members, and will be heare at all services, rendering special mu- sic each Sunday evening. The or chestra will be under the direction of Miss Hazel Berry, of this place. The choir is to be re-organized under the direction of Mrs. Chas F. Renner. and will be composed of about fifteen members. Special music will be ar ranged for each service by the choir, and weekly rehearsals of the choir and orchestra are to be arranged.
 The interior of the church will be changed somewhat, the present light ing system being inadequate; more lights will be installed, and arranged differently. and while the church at the present time is too small to ac- commodate all those desiring to at tend, arrangements will be made i'll the near future to building an addi- tion to the building, and also resi- dence for the pastor.
 The first service will be conduct ed by Rev. Manley Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. all members are urged to be present and visitors are cordially invited
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
COMPANY "A" INSPECTED.
Local Company A. N. G. Makes Very Creditabla Showing at Federal
 Inspection.

Captain Sloane, |. :. \. was in Springdale Friday and inspected Company "A" the local company of Arkansas National Guards. The equipment, armory, and general con- dition of everything connected with the company was inspected Friday afternoon. Each gun was carefully inspected, each belt, bayonet, clean ing rod, uniform, hat, shoes, even the buttons and snaps, were gone over by Captain Sloane, as he was here un- der the direction and supervision of he United States War Department
 His report on the equipment of the Springdale company which goes to the Department is necessarily pri- vate, but Captain Sloane in speaking 70 representative of The News stated that the equipment of the lo- cal company, the condition of the Armory, and other minor details was the best of any company in the ate. He spoke in very high terms of the manner and methods employ
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN :

This is the name of a play to be presented at the Auditorium Friday evening, March 18th, by members of the High School Alumni Association, the receipts to be given to the chool Improvement Association of Springdale.
 Rehearsals are now going on for the attraction, under the direction of Mrs Chas. F. Renner, and the fol lowing cast of characters, made up entirely of local folks, who are well known here, and who have appeared before in different home talent at fractions, speak for good show, and should be attended by a large crowd Harry Hough, M. J. Wixon, Wilson Southerland, Lee Kennan, James Banta an4 Miss Irma Petross, Zoe Slaughter, Clara Henson, Katherine Banta and Harriette Marks
 The play Is somewhat different from home talent attractions of the past, being a three-act comedy, full of fun from first to last.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
SAYS IT WAS ACCIDENT.
Mrs. Della Massie Tells Friends That She Shot Her Step-son Accident


 Mrs. Della Massie, who is now con- fined in the county jail, awaiting the action of the Grand Jury, under a charge of murdering her nine year olc step-son, Leonard. made a statement to friends Sunday afternoon, that the shooting was accidental. A full accoun Of the terrible crime was given in last week News, and that time no motive could be discovered for the crime. This is the first intimation that the shooting was anything but de liberate.
 Authorities are Investigating other reports regarding the demeanor of Mrs Massie, while she resided in Springdale, and if reports now cur rent are correct, the investigation that must necessarily be conducted b. the Grand Jury will disclose some startling features, that have been held secret. Whether the reports are true remains to be seen; but they are not denied, and the investigation will bring to light a set of circumstances that will be unparalleled in the his tory of Springdale, and conditions that will need drastic treatments, in order that they may be stopped. A careful investigation is now being made of several important occur 1-npopc
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

Ray Gould, representing a bond buying firm of Little Rock. was in Springdale Tuesday evening, and met with the City Council. He was here for the purpose of buying the water works and sewer bonds. Mr Gould suggests that 5-20 bond issue will be the best and most economical for Springdale citizens \ 5-2o bond, We must explain, is a bond issue Of 20 years, and b gin paying on the prin- cipal at the end of the fifth year. There is some argument among mem bers of the Council as to the adXisa5 bility of 20 or 8 year bonds, and the matter will be thoroughly investigat- ed before the bonds are voted, or an election called. Mir. Gould stat ed that he did not anticipate the trouble in disposing of 20-year bonds, but that his experience had been that 35-year bonds were slow sale on turn to Springdale in the near fu- ture for a further consideration of buying the Springdale bonds in case they are voted, and he has also kind ly consented to assist the City Coun- cil in properly arranging for the is sue and election.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

Spflngdale citizens Will be permit ted to vote on water works and sewers. This was definitely decided Tuesday night at the regular meeting of the City Council, when motion was made by Alderman EWalt, secon- ded by Alderman Rnpple that the Ci.y Council instruct the Ordinance Committee to draft an ordinance GOV ering bond issue for water works and sewers for the city of Spring dale. The motion was carried unan- imously, not member of the Council present voting against the motion.
 This puts in motion the wheels necessary to grinding out the meas ures and steps necessary to put the question of water and sewer sys- tenn for Springdale directly to the people. It is a move that The News has been asking for, for some time, zen of the town is interested More interest is being manifest in Spring dale now for competent system of water works and sewers han ever known before. and the Council is only acting along the lines suggested in resolution passed at recent mass meeting Of citizens
 There has never been a doubt in the minds of a majority Of the citi- zens Of Springdale as 10 the need of a system of waterRorks and sewers in Springdale, but there has been some little misunderstanding regard ing the cost, and-the amount of taxes that will be necessary 10 in- stall such a system as the town will need in years to come. The system will not be installed to accommodate the present Springdale but the Springdale Of the future, town of 5000 inhabitants, living in d sanitary modern city.
 It will take some time for the Or dnance Committee to draft the proper ordinances Two must be pass ed one for waterWorks and one for sewers. The ordinance must contain the amount of money that will be spent on the plant, the time to pay the bonds, and all other features. These are matters tEat Will take due deliberation, and careful study on the part of the city dads, but now that the initial move has been made, clamorous citizens should be content to let the Council work out these matters as in their best Judgment is the best for springdale and her people.
 An adjourned meeting of the Coun- cil was held Wednesday evening, of this week. 10 take up the water works and sewer ordinance. and from this 1t viii be seen that no time is to be spared in putting the question squarely and solely up to the people.
 In the menatime. all citizens should lend all aid possible in assisting the Council in this most important move. and all shoulders should be placed to the wheel, and the Council will thank you for your help. With the combined efforts of all, a, greater Springdale is possible.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
WILL CALL SPECIAL WATER WORKS AND
 SEWER ELECTION
Voters Will Be Given Chance To Speak on Water Works and
 Sewerage Question

N~~~~~-~~~-~~~~~~~~-~-~ ] ed by Captain Ownbey, of the local company, paying high tribute to the condition in which he found the property of the government, and laid special stress upon a statement that the Arkansas National Guard would be more highly appreciated by the citizens of the state, if all officers and men took the same interest in the up-keep of their equipment as was done by Company A at Spring dale
 He stated that the Arkansas legis- lature would look with more favor upon competent appropriation for the maintenance of the guards if the members of that body could see the condition of the property Of the the understanding that all other companies in the state would give the same care ard attention to the property in their hands as the local company.
 On point of equipment. care taken. and condition of the Armory, Com pany A" scored excellent. This is the highest grade that can be secur- ed
 The inspection of the members Of the company took place Friday ev- ening, beginning at eight o'clock, and was completed near midnight. All members were required to re port at the Armory in full uniform at eight 0 clock. On point on appearanc in uniform Company A scored an= other excellent; on point Of falling into ranks properly the local company scored excellent; on point of de maanor in ranks another excellent was added to the rapidly growing list i The company was marched to En- ima Avenue, for company maneuyers, a Id here the "eXcellentsa were scattering, although the only low grade was made on the very faada- mental principles Of properly drill ed company. The squad work was ra her ragged, the corporals being stage struck" to use the expression of Captain Sloane, and the maaeqv CTS were without proper execution. On company drill, bayonet exercise. s'1irmish work. both by command and signal another excellent was added
 The signal corps was given excel. cit on their work. and on attendance the company showed up extremely well, having an average of 37 mem-i bers per drill evening On point of physical requirements only three or folr members fall short Of the re jqaired measurements, and only two ron account of physical disabilities. which are of minor importance.
 All in all, Company A has every reason to be proud of the splendid showing made, and the splendid eom- Iplfments paid the company by Cap tain Sloane gives the local boys add ed impetus 10 make Company A still better; for in the words Of one who knows. it will be hard job to find better company in the Nation. al Guards of Arkansas, than Com pany "A" of Sprindagle. -
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
-A-- CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

City Marshal Avis was notified by phone late Wednesday afternoon, by tho authorities at Huntsville to ar rest one \. P. Walters, who was en route from that place to Springdale, stating that he was wanted for for gery. City Marshal Avis and Con stable Baggett arrested their party near Habberton, and brought him to Sprinedale where he was confined ill the city jail. Joan Berry. deputy sheriff of Madison county arrived "Wednesday evening and took the pris- oner to Fayetteville.
 The circumstances surrounding the arrest of MT. Walters, are rather meager, but from the authorities it seems that he is a travelling agent selling county rights for the sale of a patent bride bit, and was in Madi- son county looking for agents It is reported that he sold the rights to a certain party, and in the transac- tion forged q check for $50. IL is not reported as to whose name Mr. Walters signed to the check MT. Walters states that he came here from Texas, but is working under Benton county parties. He denies his guilt The prisoner was brought back from Fayetteville Wednesday morning and taken to Huntsville for his preliminary examination.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

permitted to vote on the proposed chicken ordinance. This motion was seconded by Alderman Rupple. and carried unanimously. not single member voting in the negative.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05
BLUFF CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

All members and friends of this Association are earnestly requested to attend the meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. J. P. Denver. on next Monday afternoon at o'clock, March Sth. Come, there is business Of importance to be attended to.
 Mrs. M. Berry. Pres.
 Mrs. Stant Thompson, Sec.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

A high compliment was paid the Springdale Light and Power Com pany at the meeting of the Council Tuesday night, when Alderman Rup- pie, chairman of the light committee stated that the electric lights for the city were perfect, and that he had no kick to offer on the present manner in which the city was being served with lights. He stated that the service was what the city want ed, and what they were getting, and what they were paying for.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

A heavy snow storm visited Spring dale Thursday.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

Springdale will get a taste of wo- men suffrage in a few days.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-05

Freezing weather is predicted for Friday morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02

ticed until three days after her disap-
pearance as her parents thought she
was in South Ottumwa where she was
working. AS soon as it was known
that she had left the city an .investi-
cation was started Neighbors living
along the road to Eldon notified the
father that girl answering Alice's
description had passed that way Sun
day afternoon. She was thought to
have stayed in the depot Sunday night.
At Eldon she met friend who
bought her supper and secured her a
position at the Mcclure home, Mrs.
Mcclure has been ill and for this
reason the girl was hired. She went
under an assumed name.
Chief Gallagher was notified Tues
day night that girl answering Miss
Bigham's description was in Eldon and
he notified the parents. Mr.. Bigham
left on the night rain for Eldon, and
going with the marshal to the Nc
Clure home found his daughter. The
reason she gives for leaving home was
to get away from William Buck, for
merly of this city, but who Is working
at Marysville, Mo. Mr.. Buck asked
Miss Bigham to marry him and she
consented but later changed her mind
and thought if she left the city she
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
ALICE B|CHAM IS
FOUND At ELD0N
MAS BEEN WORKING AT THE
HOME OF BEN MCCLURE SINCE
DISAPPEARANCE.

Alice Bigham, Is year old daughter
81 Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bigham, 3O2
North Street, who disappeared from
home Sunday, August %, was found at
Eldon, Tuesday night. Her father went
10 that place on the 10 o'clck train
last night and brought her to Ottum-
wa. The girl has been at Eldon work.
Ing at the home of Ben Mcclure since
the Monday following her disappear
Ance. She states that she left home to
ivoid hearing from a persevering
iuitor with letter writing habit.
Miss Bigham's absence was not no.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
Owned and
Operated by
Art 0ppenheimer
JAPAN IN CHARGE
OF FAIR FOR DAY

San Francisco, Sept. To-day all
the Panama Pacific exposition was set
apart for Japan, the nation whose ex.
hlblts at the fair rank among the first. .
Many unique features of entertainments
were arranged by the exposition man
agement and by the Japanese them
selves.
Former President William Howard
Taft was the orator of the day.
The program included an automobile
and float parade, kite flying contests.
japanese wrestling and gameR
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
and night, Monday, September 6.
Popular prices.
CAMPFIRE GIRL KILLS SNAKE.

Mason City, Sept. 1.-Something ten
thousand times worse than man dis
turbed the tranquility of the campfire
Girls at Milwood camp, near Charles
City. A real snake got into camp and
people residing near thought that a
band of Apache Indians had arrived.
Finally Miss Doris Strbmberg, unat-
tended and alone, armed with a broom
stick and hatpin made an attack,
finally dispatching the snake, which
measured five feet long.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
WRIGHT CASE STILL
UNDECIDED BY COURT

C, f, Wright, who is accused Of
threatening to commit a public offense
by O. C. Carter will not have his case
settled until Thursday 1t was tried on
Tuesday before Justice Fl. G. Nosler
but the court has taken the matter un-
der advisement until tomorrow. Wright
is charged with threatening to shoot
Carter. Information was sworn out
against him last Friday afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-02
LAD OF FIVE YEARS
IN POLICE COURT

Papa sold his banana wagon and |
wanted a ride" sobbed Sammy Field
man, aged when taken before Judge
RamseIl, in police court this morning
for taking a horse belonging to Ell
Farran Of Agency. The lad was given
a good reprimanding by the court and
sent home. Sammy took Mr.. Farran's
horse and buggy which had been left
standing near Main on Green street
and went for JOY ride with several
other young frienda