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Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
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Roscoe Sullivan of Calamine was
here one day this week on business
matters.
J. W. Bearden went to Batesville
this week to look after some busl-
ness matters.
Up to this time the Taylor 4
Franks gin has put up 81 bales OF
cotton.
Edgar Conway and wife are re-
ioicine over the arrival of a new
boy at their home.
James Graham was at Evening
Shade the latter part of last week
meeting his friends and transactine
business.
C. H. Justus and family went to
Batesville this week for a visit with
relatives and to see the Yankee
Robinson show.
Forrest Belts of Lebanon town
ship was in our midst Monday, and
while here gave us some old-time
music on the violin, at which he
can hardly be beaten.
A show, consisting of moving
pictures, a ventriloquist and the
old-time Punch and Judy business
struck the town last week and re-
lieved us of some of our smal
change.
Last week the Strawberry TeIe
phone Company held meeting al
this place and sold the switchboard
and lines belonging to the compan!
TO the highest bidder. j. D. Hime
bought the property, and expects t
place it in good repair soon
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
A REVOLVING CRIME
Young Farmer Near Walnut Ridge Murders And
Assaults His Stsp.Diushtsr.

Miss Bette Burleson, aged IS
years, was murdered and her head
nearly severed from the body about
noon Tuesday. Her stepfather, Will
Dobbs, aged about 80, who was with
her at the time, was arrested and
held as the murderer.
Dobbs Is a tenant on the Rhea
farm, nine miles from Walnut Ridge,
and he and Miss Burleson were In
the field picking cotton at the time
Of the murder.
When the sheriff arrived Dobbs
led him to the scene and declared
that three men had attacked their,
killing the girl, and that he only
escaped death by fleeing.
He was Immediately placed under
arrest, and as feeling was bitter
against the perpetrator OF the out.
rage 1t was thought best to take
him to Jonesboro, A number Of
men, bent on lynchine him, follow.
ed, but the officers eluded them and
seereted him In the woods until on
opportune time when he was taken
to Little Rock and placed In the
penitentiary for safe keeping,
Examination revealed that the
girl had been struck on the head
with a blunt weapon and the head
almost severed from the body, after
which she had been criminally os.
saulted.
Since being place In the peniten-
tiary Dobbs has confessed to being
guilty Of the heineous crime. Black
Rock Herald,
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12

Miss Monnie Stone of Maxville as
teacher.
Health is very good in this COM
munity, for which fact we are
thankful.
Morda Conyers and family left
Friday for Jackson county, where
they will spend some time.
There is Sunday school at st.
Paul every Sunday morning, and a
song service every two weeks, at 8
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon.
w.. T. Duncan and family, who
went to Texas short time ago,
write to their friends and relatives
that they will soon return here to
live
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Estate NEWS...

j. A. Gilpin, a farmer residing
near Heber Springs, this season
grew 235 bushels of sweet potatoes
on an acre of ground.
In an orchard belonging to 0. l.
Wynne near Rogers there is an ap-
pie tree from which % IL bushels
of apples were picked this year.
Attempting to board a train at
Little Rock, Walter Hughes, aged
81, fell beneath the wheels, both
feet being severed. He is expected
to recover.
A barn belonging to A. L. Walch
a farmer near Rogers, was burned
Monday night. Two wagons, a
buggy, and a lot of hay and corn
were consumed.
When his wife scolded him for
foolishly spending money given
him to buy provisions for the Sun
day dinner, James Alexander, a
negro, killed his wife with an axe
at Prescott last Sunday.
Josh and Joe Gray, two old Con-
federate veterans, aged respectively
IA and 79 years, of Johnson, Tenn.
are at Flippin spending a few days
with their sister, Mrs. W. G. Jenk-
ins, aged "a, whom they had not
seen in 60 years.
John Ward of near Des Arc was
shot and instantly killed Monday
by Will Roberts Both men are
farmers on the same plantation
The trouble between the two start.
ed a year ago when Ward eloped
and was gone for a time with Rob
erts' wife.
Lintless cotton is being grown
near Forrest City, but not purpose
ly, although the price Of seed Is
very high. Some Of the cotton Is
on display at the bank In that
town. The bolls are crowded with
seeds, and there is scarcely a trace
of lint on any of them.
The 2-year-old son Of Ed Denton
aud wife, who reside near Flippin
Marion county, was burned to
death in the family residence a few
days ago while the mother was en-.
gagged in gathering hickory nuts g
short distance from the house
During the mothers absence the
child secured some matches, ienit.
ind them and setting fire to its
clothing.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Center

Anderson PadeD, our postmaster,
has been having some chills, but is
able to be going again.
Mrs. Nancy Gibbins has moved to
town in order to send her two small
granddaughter to school.
S. P. Murphy was looking after
some business matters at Evening
Shade one day this week.
Will Brawley and little son and
Miss Lizzie Locke made a business
trip to Williford Saturday.
W. W. Gipson, who has position
as travelling salesman over North
Arkansas territory, was at home
Sunday.
The hillbillies are coming back
from the bottoms with plenty of
sore fingers and a good appetite for
spring water.
Cattle buyers have been in our
midst for several days past, but
there are not many cattle for sale
in this section.
The Hammock we'll drill machine
has drilled a we'll for Lester Stew
art. The we'll is 1870 feet deep and
contains plenty Of water.
The weather is still very dry
and is as fine as could be asked for
crop gathering. However, our peo-
pie would be glad to see a good
rain.
In this section farmers are sowing
more wheat and turf oats this fall
than was sown last year. Every
thing considered, there is a good
prospect for prosperity in this coun-
try.
The school board employed Prof
L. D. Yates to teach our winter
term of school and he opened the
school last Monday. This is the
fifth term in succession for Prof.
Yates st this place.
Grandma McHalffey, who lives
with her son, Wall McHaffey, two
and a half miles south of here, is in
very poor health and it is not ex-
pected that she will live much
longer. She was SO years old last
Wednesday.
Guy Kincade, who made a crop
on Ed Birchfield's place and then
went to Monette in August, has
been back gathering his crop. While
thus engaged he received word that
his father is very sick at his home
at Lake City, and he left at once for
that place.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Beware OF Cheap Substitutes

In these days of keen competition
it is important that the public
should see that they get Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and not take
substitutes sold for the sake of extra
profit. Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy has stood the test and been ap-
proved for more than forty years.
Obtainable everywhere.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Conference Meeting

Presiding Elder b, L. Wilford Of
Batesville will be here Monday and
hold an adjourned term Of qnarter-
ly conference for the Evening Shade
Circuit, M. E. Church South, to
wind up the years work prior to
the meeting Of annual conference
Rev. Wilford will preach here Mon.
day night
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Polk

Most of our people are through
gathering crops.
J. W. Ward and family we're
guests Sunday at the home of P G.
Kinks.
G. M. Russ and family were Wis
itine at the home Of j. W. Claxton
Sunday.
School will begin at the Liberty
school house next Monday, with
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Chamberlain's Tablets

This Is a medicine intended
especially for stomach troubles, bill
BUSINESS and constipation. 1t Is
meeting with much success and
rapidly gaining in favor and popu-
larity. Obtainable everywhere.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Ash Flat


R. A. Wolf was here from Myrol
Monday attending to some bushes
affairs.
F. P. Smalley and wife Of Layn'
were in Ash Flat a few days agt
selling some turkeys and trading
with the merchants.
The candidates seem mighty slow
in announcing through the papers
But we suppose they will 60 all the
faster when they do get started.
Mrs. j. L. Overton has for sale
a few full blood Bronze Tom turkey 8
cheap. Those who want to buy
should write to her at once for
prices.
A. G. Gray Of Hickory Valley was
here short time Tuesday while en-
route to Fulton county to look after
the interests Of his candidacy for
congress.
v. L. Ford, a mule buyer from
Blytheville, visited this town Mon
day and bought 27 mules, thereby
leaving considerable money in the
hands Of a number Of people.
DR.. C. E. Roe, Marcus Heath, e.
mer Phillips, Eaph Rogers, Cleo
Barnett and Daniel Booth were at
Evening Shade Sunday attending
the W. 0. W. unveiling ceremonies
The Phillips & Bristow gin at this
place has put up about so bales Of
the fleecy staple. A good many
people have been selling their cot
tonseed at Hardy during the past
several days, and receiving a good
price.
7. H. Goddard and wife of Lave
Creek township were in town doing
some trading a few day ago. They
came to this section not so very
long ago from Illinois, and are
we'll pleased with conditions as they
find them here.
Atty. Ebert Goodwin was here
from Melbourne this week visiting
his relatives and friends and attend
ing to some business matters. He
is a candidate for state senator in
his district, and his friends here
hope he is a winner.
Last Monday L. D. Phillips bought
500 worth Of turkeys and the firm
Of Hardin & Son bought SIS worth
A great many turkeys have been
marketed at this place during the
past week or two and their sale has
scattered a good sprinkle Of money
about among the people.
The little son Of MIR. and Mrs
Will Wadley, aged three or four
years, died Saturday night and was
buried the day following in the
cemetery here. TIL e little fellow
was hrst taken with tonsilitis, had
membraneous Group and died, &C.
cordine to physicians, with diph-
theria There has been no other
case Of diphtheria developed in the
community,
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Cave City


With his young friends at Grange.
Miss Ethel MCGEE began a term
Of school Monday in the FairvieN
district.
John Rogers Of the Emery section
Was a new student in school here
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Anderson
Of Reeds Creek spent Sunday with
friends here.
W. A. Edwards was here short
time Saturday while en- route to
Batesville from Evening Shade.
Miss Monnie Stone, a student in
school here, spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home at Maxvllle.
Mrs. E. F. Johnson Of Nelsonville
Was here Saturday and Sunday, the
tuest of her daughter, Mrs. John
Brim.
DR.. T. G. Burge was on the sick
list for several days lately, but we
are clad TO note that he is now re-
covering.
D. W. Gilbert of Poughkeepsie
was here the latter part OF last week
Visiting his relatives and numerous
Old friends.
Olan Hutchison, who is a student
10 school here, spent Saturday and
Sunday with home folks and friends
near Layne.
Miss Gertie Pickett returned to
her home at Grange a few days ago,
after having spent some time with
Gave City friends.
F. W. Brewer and wife came up
from Batesville Sunday in their
automobile and spent a few hours
With relatives and friends.
W. T. Witten and W. A. Gay went
to Evening Shade Sunday, where
the W. O. W. unveiled monument
at the grave of the late James w.
Young.
The public school will be opened
next Monday, at which time the at
tendance will be materially increas-
cd. The school work is progressing
ID a satisfactory manner.
Austin Carpenter, one Of Cave
City's best young men and teach
efs, was here Saturday and Sunday
seeing his homefolks .-and friends.
He is teaching at Charlotte.
Most all the farmers Throughout
this section Of the county are
through gathering their crops, and
are planting winter crops and max
lng arrangements generally for the
crop of next year
Mrs. S. P. CLANCY spent several
days here last week with her daueh-
ter, Mrs. j. W. Taylor, When she
returned to her home at Sulphur
Rock she was accompanied by her
laughter, who will spend a week in
that town.
Hon. A. G. Gray Of independence
county, a candidate for congress,
was here one day this week en-
route to Fulton county to see the
Voters. He has many friends in
this section who are going to give
Mn loyal support,
M Rev. R, L. Selle closed q series Of
meetings at the M Z. Church Sun
day night and left the next day
for his home at Little Rock. Dur
ine the meeting there we're a num-
Der Of conversions and eight addi-
4 Hons to the church
The basket ball team, organized
oome time ago by the school stud
ents, will 90 to Charlotte Saturday
70 play a couple Of games. One
6eme will be played with the Char
bite team, and another with the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SATURDAYS MARKET.
Reading Was Dealt in to the Extent of
 About 5000 Shares.

New York, June 26.-Strength in in VestmenC shares and renewed weakness in secondary railway issues and United States Rubber furnished the opposing movements of today's brief but fairly animated session. Buying of Reading was the most impressive feature, tram sections in that stock aggregating about 50,000 shares, or 25 per cent. of the whole, at a maximum gain of 3 points. Except for timeworn rumors which hfnted at important develop ments, there was nothing of tangible character to account for Readings rise. Other high grade railway shares were in moderate demand at advances of a point or whereabouts, and U. s. Steel, Amalgamated Copper and American Smelling, together with a few war spe- cialties, also reflected absorption, some of which probably came from the needs of the interest.
 U. s. Rubber added points to it's recent sharp setback, declining to 51 1-2, against 66 1-2 at the weeks open ing, on persistent reports that the divi- dend is to be cut, if not entirely passed at next weeks meeting of the directors. Missouri Pacific responded to unof- ficial statements outlining the proposed Friendly reorganization" which is said to involve a drastic scaling down of ex- isting issues. by selling at 2, fraction above it's low price of the year. Rock Island, at a decline of Is, measured the precarious state of that property in relation to it's probable rehabilita- tion.
 Total sales amounted to 203,0 900 shares.
 Routine news included another break in Italian exchange, remittances to Genoa being quoted at 6.02, which inn plies further impairment of fires, as against the American dollar. Ex- changes on London also fell off, like wise francs, but neither was at recent record quotations.
 For the first time since early in May, local banks failed to show an actual cash gain. Reserves contracted ST. 147,0 900, reducing the excess reserves to $193, ,253,000, after having stood at above $200, ,000, 900 for a week
 Bonds were irregular with more sales for future or foreign account. To- tai sales Cpar value) $1,22S,0 ,0O0.
 U. s. registered 2s declined 1-4 per cent. on call during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

Columbia's varsity crew was a logical favorite but as was the case last year. some doubted it's ability to race four miles. Coach Jim Rice, it may be said, was not one of these, for he has great confidence in the stamina of his oarsmen. Cornell's crew has come fast in the last two weeks and since 1t is a typical Courtney eight, can be depended upon to be an independ- ent factor in every mile of the race.
 Pennsylvania is an uncertain fac tor. Given proper water conditions and pace. the Quakers may prove the surprise of the regatta Stanford's form has not not made much of an impression among the river men but it is admitted that the Califorinans are a group of giants who if they sur Vive the first three miles of the strug- gle, will be hard to defeat. The best asset of the Syracuse crew is it's pow erful stroke, Osman. If the other members of the crew can hold the pace he is expected to set, the Orange will be a dangerous opponent at all periods.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
COLUMBIA AND CORNELL
 PICKED AS FAVORITEs
For Varsity Event In Hudson River
 Regatta Today.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. June 27-The combination of Sunday and a cold northwest wind accompanied by rain did much to dampen the usual pre- liminary enthusiasm attendant on the intercollegiate regatta to be rowed here tomorrow.
 It rained heavily all afternoon and but two of the five colleges entered in tomorrow's regatta were represent ed by crews upon the waters of the Hudson. These were the Leland San ford eight from California and the Cornell varsity eight. Coach Guer- ena watched the blade work of his oarsmen from the launch.
 What little wagering was in evil dence among the advance guard of spectators made Columbia and Cornell favorites for the varsity event, Penn sylvania, the junior race favorite, and Syracuse freshmen the first choice for the youngsters race
 It was conceded that on form alone
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
NOW DRIVING
MILITARY AUTO.
Dorando, Marathon Racer. Now at
 Wheel on Italian Frontier.

Rome, June 27, Via Paris, p: m.- Dorando, who was disqualified in the spectacular marathon race held at the London Olympic games in 1908, is now driving a military automobile at the Italian front Some of the winners at the Olympic games held in Stockholm participated in the military operations which resulted in the capture by the Italians of Monte Nero.
 The members of all the sporting clubs, gymnastic societies and racing associations have enlisted for the war and some have distinguished them selves. Vincenzo Lacia, Relice Nazar- TO and other automobile drivers have been retained in the motor factories and are working under high pressure to turn out military motors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Sterling Defeated. e.4.

The Plainfield Tigers jolrneyed to Sterling Saturday for the final game of the 3-game series and with Gosselin pitching gilt edge ball had no difficulty in trimming the Sterling aggregation to f.
 The fielding of both teams was off color but the Tigers paid up for their fielding offences by superb stick work. AS a result of the game the Tigers will be the guests of Sterling at an outing at Wildwood park at an-early date
 The lineup:
 Tigers: Sullivan 3b, Rayno 2b, No Ian ss, Burby 1b. Krauss If. Burke c, NJ. Winson of. Gossepin D. J, Dough- erty If, w. Dougherty If (replaced J. Dougherty).
 Sterling Sluggers: Edwards c, Hawes D, Burton 1b, Ellis 2b, Ais ss, Novall 3b, Parkhurst If, Shippee cf, Pickell If
 Umpire, Mccarthy.
 The Sterling series over, the Tigers are now ont the trail of any other Is year old team in this section.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

and struck out r men while Wat kins allowed six hits and struck out A.. Both pitchers were strong at the close of the game
 The longest previous game without score was between Portland and Oak land of the Pacific Coast league at Oakland in 1910. when Willis and Krapp pitched IS scoreless innings.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

hits. all of which were made in success sion. Potter Hill scored in two in nings on singles by Clark, MclMe n, Foster and Paddy Sullivan. The Ma tionals scored in the fourth on Crowe's pass, Foley's double, Jackson's single and Counihan's double. Potter Hill claims the championship of southern New England and having already an nexed the Rhode Island title challenges any team in Connecticut that can show evidence of being fast enough to play them. The team is strictly semi"pro'' with only a few local players.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Braves Lost at Troy.

Troy, N Y, June 27.-"Johnny'
 Evers. captain of the oston Nationals who has been out of the game for some time as result of an injury to his ankle, covered second base for the Braves in an exhibition game here this afternoon, which was won by the Troy State League team by the score of 8 to 5. Opportune hitting in the sixth and eighth innings gave the Trojans the game. Cram, a former
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
MONEY.

New York, June 26-CIose.-Mercan- tile paper 3 1-2 O 3-4; sterling ex- change 60 day bills 4.736O; demand A. TIPS; cables 4.7S20. Francs, demand 552 1-2; cables 551 1-2. Marks demand S1 3-4; cables 81 7-S. Lires, demand 59S; cables 597 1-2. Rubles, demand 38 3-4; cables 3S 7-S Bar silver 48 5-8. Mexican dollars 37 1-2. Govern ment bonds steady. Railroad bonds easy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

ating defeat before the onslaught of the Westerly team on the Falls dia- mond Sunday by the score of to 5.
 The feature of the game was the hitting of Wheeler who pounded out a triple and singles in five times up at bat Both teams played listless bal and errors were numerous. Gal lagher and Crowley pitched fair ball. The Sachems had the game won in the 7th, but threw it away by careless playing. The attendance was very small owing to the threatening weath- er The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Collins There With His Stock.

Chicago, June 27.-A timely three base hit by Eddite Collins with the bases filled in the third inning en- abled Chicago to overcome St Louis lead and singles by Weaver and Fournier in the fifth sent in another run, which was enough to defeat St. Louis, to 3. First Baseman How ard of the visitors was injured in a collision with Weaver at first base and had to be carried off the field. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
TWENTY-TWo INNINGS
 TO ScoRELESS TIE.
Broke Organized Baseball Record for
 Longest ScoreIess Game.

Burlington, Iowa, June 27-Burling- ton and Keofuk, in the Central As sociation, played g innings to a scoreless tie today, breaking the rec ords of organized baseball for the longest game without a score The game was caled becausle of darkness.
 It was a pitchers duel between Mil Ter of Burlington and Watkins of akeok1k Miller allowed seven shits-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Claims Game With Trimmers.

MT. Fletcher: Manager Riordan claims the game at the Cranberry Sun day, June 27, with the Trimmers. My team took their positions at 3.3O and the pitcher threw three balls to the catcher. The umpire gave us the game after doing as mentioned. Sign ed Manager Riordan, Kickers; umpire, W. H. Bowen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
City League.
POTTER HILL CLAIM
 SOUTHERN N. E. HONORS
Showed Superiority Over Norwich Ma.
 tionaIs by Score of a-3.
(SpeciaI to the Bulletin.l )

Potter HIll, R. l., June 26.-With Claude Burdick of the Pawtucket Colo nial League team on the mound, Potter Hill easily defeated the Norwich Ma tionals in a f1ve-inning game by the score of s to 3. Burdick famed 10 men in five innings and allowed three
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
IN THE CITY LEAGUE.
Sluggers, East Ends and Sturtevants
 Winners In Sundays Games.

Six of the eight teams in the City League clashed in battles royal Sum- day afternoon in spite of wet grounds and good sized crowds were on hand for the games. The -Sluggers won from the Emeralds by the score of 19. to 10 while the Warriors lost to the East Ends to 6, and the West Ends to the Sturteyants by the score of F to 4
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
SACHEMS THROW AWAY CAME
Careless Playing Seventh Westerly the Victory
 Threatening Weather Interferes With Attendance < Score z to 5.

kstar of Brown University, made his debut in professional circles and with the exception of the eighth frame he pitched good ball. Score by innings: Boston .. 0 0 2 0 0 0 O-5 4
 Troy .... 0 0 2 ffi-S II 8
 Batteries: Cram and Whaling; Jar man, Krippen, Parsons and McGrath
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Cinclnnati (Nl
Chicago (N)
Totals 30 6 24 r 2

tx) Batted for Humphries in sth
 (xx) Ran for Knisely in 9th
 Score by 1nninYs; Chicago ............O 0 0 % O o co Cneiznau ........-.. 10 0 x-3 TwObasehits. .Saier. .ZImerman Homerun
 Two hase hits. Safer Zimmerman Home mn Schneider Sacrifice hits, AlollWitz. Fisher.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

official time was made public.
 Earl Cooper, who had been credited with fifth place in the first reports. took fourth, his official time being five hours, 15 minutes, 59 15-100 sec onds. Grant, who holds fifth place, finished in 5.1S:11 58-100.
 The official time for Dario Resta, the, winner, was 507:26
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
COTTON.

New York, June 26-Cotton futures opened steady July 9:15; Oct. 9.62; Dec. 9:88; Jan. 9.95; Mar 10:17.
 Cotton futlres closed steady. July 9.21; Oct. 9.63; Dec. 9.S6; Jan. 9.94; March 101S
 Spot quiet middling 945: no sales.