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The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
SECTION CONTEST
 A GREAT SUCCESS
WESTERN DISTRICT HOLDS
CROWD OF 400 ATTENDS EDU- CATIONAL EVENTS AT MAY
 FLOWER SATURDAY.
Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat. Mayfower, Aug. 23.-A crowd of 400 attended the preliminary educa- tional contest for the western dis 'rict of Faulkner county held here EatGrLav. Seven schools, practically cy.-v wkitc school in the section in win q summcr school is held, were resented. Mayfower pupils were - most fortunate, winning eight of teal Of Il events.
 me Reclamation and recitation con tests occupied the forenoon, the aft ernoon being given over to athletic events. There were many partici- pants in the various events, giving the enthusiastic crowd much amusement.
 The people Of Mayfower not only attended the contest and did every thing possible to make 1t a success but served a bountiful dinner to the crowd at the noon hour.
 Following is list of the winners in the various events, each of whom will have the honor of representing HIS SeCllOn III IiIe COuIly NoiiCCSS ~e Holland September 1:
 ecitation-Advanced Ethel Hay don, Providence school; primary, Flo ra Weir, Red Hill school.
 Declamation-Advanced, Earl Shu- mate, Cadron Ridge school; primary, U. w. Nutter, Nutter school.
 Spelling-Will Ledrick, Mayfower.
 Map-drawing-Robert Miller, May flower.
 rithmetic-Frank Martin, May flower.
 Domestic Science-Boys: Best ham, mer handle, George Reeves, Reeves school; best single-tree, Arthur Glp- son, Mayf1ower. Girls: Best kitchen apron, Annabelle Crowder, Mayfow- CT.
 Athletic Events-One hundredyard dash, Tillman Jones, Mayflower; 50- yard dash, Arthur Lindsey, Mayfow- CT; 5O-yard dash for girls, Royce Duke, Mayfower; potato race, Purnie
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
STOCK GROWERS
 MEET MONDAY

From Tuesdays Daily.
 Whether or not an annual county county fair will be held again here this fall will probably be decided at a meeting of the Faulkner County Livestock Association, which will be held at the courthouse next Monday morning at 10 o'clock. At a meeting last week the association appointed a committee to investigate the matter of holding a fair or livestock and az ricultural exhibition, and this com mittee was instructed to report its findings at next Mondays meeting.
 Secretary T. Fulmer of the asso- citation stated today that he had se- cured the promise of pr. R. M. Cow, state veterinarian, to attend the meeting and deliver an address.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
SEEK PARTITION
 OF MARTIN LANDS
FILE SUIT IN CHANCERI
SURVIVING PARTNER AND HEIRS WOULD DIVIDE BIG
 LIST OF REAL ESTATE.
From Tuesdav's Daily.

From Tuesdav's Daily.
 Suit for the partition of several thousand acres of real estate and a number of city lots, the property of Martin & Harton, was filed today in the Faulkner chancery court by J. c. Clark, attorney for the plaintiffs. The real estate involved in the suit is that belonging to the firm of Mar tin & Harton, of which the late Capt. w. w. Martin was the senior barter and owner of three-fourths interest. D. o. Harton, the surviving partner, and p heirs of Capt. Martin are plaintiffs in the case, and Mrs. J. N. Martin, Mary Edna Martin and Lucy T. Martin are named as defendants.
 The complaint asks that the lands be ordered sold for the purpose of partition. If the prayer of the plain tiffs is granted by the chancellor the sale will be doubtless the most impor- tant ever held in the county, as the list of property owned by the firm of Martin & Harton includes much val uable farm and city property.
 Three other suits involving real es- tate were filed in the Faulkner chan cery court today, this being the last cay upon which service may be ob- tained to bring cases up for hearing at the September term, which con- venes here the fourth Monday in that month.
 William F. Grissom filed an ex- parte petition to quiet his title to the north half of the southeast quarter of section 2, SIP.
 Catherine Ann Park filed suit, naming w. M. Carter and 29 others aS defendants, alleging ownership and possession of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section ?, 6-13, formerly the property of D. T. Powell and wife, deceased, who, the plaintiff alleges, granted her the in consideration of caring for and maintaining them during their old age, but failed before their death to execute to her deed to the 
 Mrs. Salina Glover Jno. M. Tucker, Amanda Canister, D. F. Tucker, Mrs. Margaret Gentry, Anthony H. Tuck CT and George w. Tucker filed pe- tition for the partition of 24O acres of land in Faulkner county, belonging to the estate of John s. Tucker, de- ceased. Alvin, Lizzie, Leslie, Bertha, Fred, Beatrice and Bonnie Tucker, minors, are named as defendants. The complaint asks that the court lay off a homestead for the minor defend ants, Fred, Beatrice and Bonnie Tuck CT. and that the remainder be partl- tioned and divided among the parties to the suit as their interests appear. J. s. Mobbs filed suit against liar rv Vinson in chancery court, alleg-
 ing an indebtedness of $2O9 and inter est. The plaintiff asks the appoint. nent of a receiver to take charge or
 certain personal property ot the de- fendant and the foreclosure of ms
 lien on the property.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
NEGRO. SHOT IN
 RAID or OFFICERS
From Mondays Daily

From Mondays Daily
 A party of might've players was raided at 12 o'clock Saturday night in the E. Erbacher pasture, one mile east of Conway, by Constable Robt. w. King and Deputies Collie Payne, w. M. Cady and William King All members of the party are negroes When within about 100 yards of the negroes, one member of the party heard the officers and gave a warning to his colleagues, all of whom endeav- ored to make a nasty departure. The officers, after telling them to stop, fired a fusilade of shots, one of which fired by Constable King struck John Gatewood in the hip. Stray bullets also killed one COW and injured an other. The shots only increased the speed of the fleeing blacks. The otfi- cers recognized them, however, and all have been arrested. Those arrest ed are: Unus, John and Robert Gate wood Clarence Pool and Stump Greenlow. Unus Gatewood and Clar- ence Pool today entered pleas ot
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
ENTIRE CITY OF NEWPORT
 IS COVERED WITH WATER

of the worst flood ln the history of the present generation in Arkansas.
 Eight persons are reported drown ed. Crops are destroyed, towns are flooded, railroad traffic suspended, and thousands of dollars worth of horses, cattle and hogs are dead.
 Devastation lies in the wake of the flood. The White river levee broke at o'clock yesterda and the wat CT is now several feet deep in this town. The city is without lights and water, and the distres is already felt.
 The new $25,0O0 causeway went out early yesterday.
 The loss is estimated at $1,000,000.
 Practically the entire population is marooned in the two principal hotels and the courthouse here.
 With the flood and water supplies practically exhausted the entire town covered with from five to 12 feet of water, and railroad traffic stopped the people seem doomed to great suf- fering. The telephone is the only means of communication with the outside world and this threatens to be cut off at any minute.
 The steamers Muskogee and Mary e. Lucas are running day and night recuing families from the overfoow- ed districts, many of the dwellers of the lowlands being taken from trees Sunday. It was at first thought that the water would not reach the stage predicted by the government director, and little precautions were taken to save stock, resulting in great loss of cattle in the lower bottoms.
 The Muskogee is one of the largest steamers that ever came up White river, having been built for the Mis- sissippi river trade, but she has been carrying passengers and freight over what was a few days ago fine crops of corn and cotton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
WALLS CR|T|C|SFS
 BRUND!pCF BILL SPEAKS AT REPUBLICAN C. E. CONDRAY AND DIR. HARDY ALSO ADDRESS EDUCA-
 TIONAL RALLY.
From Mondays Daily.

rom MOn0ayS Dally.
 Another attack on the Brundidge bill to purify primary elections in this state was made by United States Marshal A. J. Walls of Lonoke coun- ty in speec hat an educational rally lat Republican Saturday. Judge Walls lis the only prominent politician in the state who is making a fight 'against this measure, which will be initiated and voted upon at the next election, having been defeated by the legislature of 1915. The two points which he claims are undesirable in the measure are that it will give the Pulaski circuit court jurisdiction over election contests, to the exclusion of other circuit courts in the state, and that it will place the election of coun- ty central committeeman in the hands of the county convention, instead Of by the voters of the townships.
 Judge Walls referred to the gov ernor's race and said he had not yet decided whether he would enter it. When you see my announcement in the papers you will know that have decided l can win it, he said.
 City Attorney c. E. Condray, can- didate for prosecuting attorney of the Seventeenth judicial district, and Dr. H. B. Hardy of Centerville, prospec- tive candidate for representative, al- so delivered short addresses at the rally, which was attended by large lcrowd
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
Nooner and Emmett Haydon, Provi-

Nooner and Emmett Haydon, Provi- dence.
 Prof. w. N. Jones of Conway was chairman of the contest. The judges were as follows: Recitation and dec lamation, Prof. J. P. Akridge, Rev. w. NJ. Harper and Miss Fora Will Hams: domestic science, Misses Rosie Pierce. Ida Hogan and Maud Living ston; athletics, John Richardson ana Rev. w. NJ. Harper.
 Contests for the eastern section will be held at Holland and for the northern section at Blackfork Satur- day, August 2S, and the final contest, in which the winners of the section contest will participate, will be held at Holland September 4. The south ern section has not yet announced date and place for the contest, and It is probable that none will be held.
 For the purpose of the preliminary contests the county is divided into four sections, as follows: Northern section-All of the county west and north of the Cadron, Eastern sec tion-All east of the railroad, south and east of the Cadron and north of Jacksonville road. Western sectlon- All west and south of the railroad. Southern section-All south ot the Jacksonville road and east of the railroad.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26

Pyle of Fort Smith, were honorees at two enjoyable entertainments yes terday. In the afternoon Mrs. Frank E. Robins and Miss Gladys Anderson entertained the visitors and a number of young ladies of the city at rock and last evening Mrs. Fife Lincoln gave a delightful dinner party, fol- lowing which her guests were accom- panied to the Grand theatre for the remainder of the evening. Miss Pyle's guests will depart for their homes tomorrow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
ALL BUSINESS IS
 AT A STANDSTl[L WAFER IS I5 FEET DEEP
WHITE RIVER FALLING VERY LY-OUTBREAK OF
 SICKNESS FEARED.
Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.
 Newport, Aug. 24-The entire city of Newport is under water from one to 15 feet deep, and the greater DOT tion of it's $500 population has been forced to abandon their homes and seek refuge in the second story of buildings or in those situated on high CT ground.
 The White river has fallen only five inches in the past "A hours, the stage today being 33.9 feet, or prac- tically eight feet above flood stage.
 The city is without waterworks, lights or sewerage and an outbreak
 Reports of the drowning of two white boys were not confirmed today and so far it is believed there has been no loss of life in the immediate vicinity of Newport.
 Several hundred unfortunates have taken refuge in the courthouse and are being fed by the public.
 All business is suspended and 1t will be several days before railroad traffic can be restored. Skiffs ana launches furnish the only means ot transportation along most of the streets.
 Newport, Aug. 24.-For distance of 100 square miles, desolation re- mains today to beac fearful witness
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. NAYLOR.
From Fridays Daily

From Fridays Daily
 Funeral services for Mrs. Francis A. Naylor, wife of Robert D. Naylor, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Collier, on Grove street, were held from the Col Her residence at o'clock this after noon, being conducted by the Rev. Oliver Cantrell of Greenbrier. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. The active pall-bearers were six-grand- sons, George, Norvin, Paul and Casey Naylor of Little Rock and Fred and Victor Gray of Vilonia. A number of friends and relatives from out-of- town was present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
HIGH PRAISE FOR
 CITY AND HENDRIX
IMPRESSIONS OF MINISTER
ON REGENT VISIT TO CONWAY GIVEN IN ARTICLE IN WEST
 ERN METHODIST.
From Saturdays Daila.

From Saturdays Daila..
 High praise for Conway in general and Hendrix College in particular is given by Rev. J. c. Hooks of Okla homa, a Methodist minister, in this weeks issue of the Western Metho- dist. Rev. Hooks attended the sum- mer conference for ministers at Hen drix and the impressions made upon him during his stay here are record ed in an article from which the fol- lowing is taken
 q was glad in my heart l went to Conway. 1 never counted on any en- tertainment, as 1 had no claims, so l engaged a room at hotel and then walked up to the college. Brother Hubbell put me under arrest and sad, You are sentenced to Brother liar tons. If any one were to tell me that there was better home in Conway than Harton's, or anywhere else, l would not believe him. Conway won me right at the start. A town of about 4,000 people, and the finest church in the state! There is some thing to it. Hendrix College Is known by it's fruits, and these are certainly creditable to any institution of learn ing. Conway, too, was the home of Captain Martin, the greatest philan- thropist of the state; without him and Dr. A. C. Millar, the church would not have a Hendrix College. l doubt if there is an institution in our whole connection that surpasses HendrlX College in her output of men to bless the church and the world. A man with children to educate, recently asked me to recommend some place for the education of his children. l said, By all means Conway, Ark, and Hendrix College
 "The president, pr. Reynolds, has inaugurated a move that promises much; strong men, such thinkers and leaders as the two Andersons, J. A. and Stonewall, (either of whom would make a creditable bishop, w. r. Whaley, T. P. Clark, the polemic, the saintly Sage, Evans, Tolleson, Wal drip, Stevenson, Johnston. Bearden, Henderson, Fletcher, the friend of all and enemy of none. Strong men, all, and worthy representatives of our great church. The bringing of such men together with the rising young men of the conferences means much for the church. I heard Bishop floss great address to the graduating class. The great compliment paid Dr. Millar by Bishop Hoss met the response of the vast audience. Never was any thing more just or more deserved. l have thought he ought to be Tn chair in some of our universities. None among us is more competent viewed from any standpoint. But since Dr. Millar has taken charge of the Methodist and is making such grand success of it, believe he IS Tn
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
SECURES DODGE AGENCY.

c. c. Martin has dissolved part nership with Albert J. Hess in the local Ford automobile agency and has secured the agency for the Dodge car, bringing up a new machine from Little Rock yesterday.
 Mr. Hess will continue the Ford agency, and states that he will open a display room in the Hartley build ing about September 1. He expects to receive a carload of Fords next week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26

his providential sphere. Certainly he has larger audience and wider field for usefulness. But the entire church owes it to him to rally around the Western Methodist. Personally greatly admire and love Dr. Millar for his integrity and capability. For two years he was my presiding elder, and l never doubted he would take the best care of me possible
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26

guilty to gaming and were fined S10 and costs by Justice G. M. Easter wood. The other negroes will be tried this afternoon.
 Constable King said today that he and his deputies were searching for John Gatewood and Stump Greenlow charged with a serious offense against a young negress, when they ran upon the card party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
FILES ALIGNMENT SUIT.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
 The St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company today filed an ejectment suit in the Fauik- ner circuit court against s. G. Smith, alleging ownership of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter or section 2S, ALA, of which the detend- ant is said to be in possession.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
BARKER -TAPLEY.

From Fridays Daily.
 Brinkley B. Barker, well known Conway citizen, and Mrs. Matte Tapley, also of this city, were mar ried at Mr. Barker's residence on Harkrider street at 30 o'clock this afternoon, Justice of the Peace G. M. Easterwood officiating.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the West Gulf States, week be- ginning Wednesday, August 25: Lo- cal thunderstorms Wednesday, fol- lowed by generally fair weather for three or four days and agaia showers during the latter portion of the week. Seasonable temperatures.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.

Robert Tippett today filed suit Tn the Faulkner chancery court for dl- vorce from Rosa Lee Tippett. to whom he estates he was married Tn Faulkner county about 10 years ago Desertion since August, 1908, IS al legged as a ground.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
DR. ANDERSON BREACHES.

pr. Stonewall Anderson of Nash vile, Tenn, secretary of education of the Southern Methodist church and former president of Hendrix College, yesterday morning preached at the First Methodist church in this city on Love" Rev. J. A. Sage of Portland occupied the pulpit last night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Z T. Mathis, P, and B. E. Allison, IS, Mt. Vernon.
 Carl W. Harrod, IS, and Nellie Thompson, IS, Holland.
 Walter Hiett, 25, Wooster, and Mollie Holloway, 20, Greenbrier.
 B. B. Barker, 60, and Mrs. Hattie Tapley, 52, Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
PICNIC POSTPONED.

From Tuesdays Daily
 The picnic to have been given at Red Hill, six miles west of Conway, on last Friday was postponed until next Saturday, August 28. All are invited to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-08-26
FOR MISS PILES GUESTS.

From Fridays Daily.
 The guests of Miss Dorothy Pyle's Misses Vashti King and Ruth Simpson of Fort Smith, Dean Bain of Portland and Helen Louise
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-27
Wanted

four. Address Chauffeur, care Reformer
Office. 152-15T*
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tary and treasurer, B. G. Thatcher a.
keene.
President Coughlin told Of the c,nh
having put in more than 10000 frv If
different kinds in the lake dnrinn ~
year and of having constructed two
natcheries, neither of which was
successful. A deputy fish warden
made three arrests for catching short
fish from the lake, one of the culnri+s
having II fish, all of which were two
inches or more shorter than the law al
lows. He regretted the inability of
Governor Spaulding to be present. but
the chief executive had been prevented
from attending by the meeting of gov
ernors in Boston. Councillor Frank
Huntress spoke briefly in his place.
c. G.. Shedd, ex-mayor of Keene.
touched upon the present disturbed CON
ditions and said that somewhere he
tween the policies of Theodore Roose-
welt and w. j. Bryan we would find
the happy medium. He wanted the
country prepared for any emergency.
He was followed by l.. S. Brown of
Springfield, Mass, who spoke briefly on
the conservation of water power as
concerning Spoford lake.
]. G. kuhlke said that he DISAGREED
with his friend Shedd and that every
American should keep his mouth shut
| and let the powers beyond the seas fight
| out their own problems. He recon-
mended that the monarchs, themselves
meet in an open field instead of muir
| dering thousands of young men. He
praised President Coughlin, saying that
he had done more for the propagation
of fish in the lake than all of the other
| preceding presidents of the association
| Judge A. Z. Orman of New Yorh
talked humorously of the good a vaca
ton did him at Spotford lake and tool
a Whaek at the war, saying that while
he differed with the president In poll
ties he believed that Mr.. Wilson would
lead the country safely through tn,
present difficulty.
Joseph T. Madden of Keene, intro
duced as counsel for the newly incorpo
rated Spofford Lake Fish and Gam,
league, discussed the war situation a
seen from the viewpoint of a captain
of New Hampshire militia.
The last speaker was Frank j. Beal
fish and game commissioner of Ney
Hampshire, who discussed the propaga
ton and preservation of game fish.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-27

struetion wrought by the bomb, the ma
chine gun, the fort artillery or by the rap
idly moving cavalry.
The sensational feature to be present
ed at the Ne mont state fair at White
River junction Sept. ii, II, 16 and 1T-
win depict tia aerial features Of nfa6eIn
warfare. Capt. Chauncey Redding, one Of
Americas leading aviatorS, and the only
man IN Massachusetts, having a license To
drive an .aeron5ane, viii attack a fort To-
Gated on the oval OF the fair grounds by
dropping bombs from a high altitude.
TIE fort has it's complement Of soldiers
and Is fully manned. With the attack of
the fort by Capt Redding. company Of
soldiers cadet Of Norwich university
attack the folt III true land military
style. The result is the blowing up of the
fort by the bombs dropped from the plane
and the capture If the soldier occupants.
Capt. Reddmg is an accomplished avia-
tor. He has been doing many thrilling
| feats in and around Boston the past few
weeks One dag recently he flew from
Saugus with a parachute jumper and after
sailing around the common the parachut-
| ist dropped fro.a the plane and landed in
| Joy street. Rcdd5ng viii make flights,
| Showing what can he accomplished in the
| air. He viii do the stunts that all the
daring aviatoGs have done and will con
clude his twice daily flights by dropping
lbombs upon the fort The fort has been
manned Gov. Gatea.
With this feature which Is not only sen
satlonal but al most daring nature,
thrills sufficient "a satisfy the most exact
ing are assured
Everything is moving along we'll with
the state fair cgnsnis sion in the prepare.
g., 4 E.. L. 4,
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VERMONT RED MEN GATHER.

Tenth Annual Session OF Great Council
Opens in st. Johnsbury.
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OVER 240 ATTEND
BAKE AT SILVERDALE
Spofford Lake Fish and Game League
Holds Annual MISUNDERSTANDING
and Election of officers.

The annual clam bake of the Spot
ford Lake Fish, and Game league was
served yesterday afternoon at l clock
on the tennis courts of the Silverdale
hotel grounds to 246 members and
guests. The bake followed the bust
ness meeting at which the following
officers were elected:
President w. C. Coughlin Of Keene
\. H.; vice president, George T. Ami
don of West Chesterfield, n. H.; secre
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-27
NOAH AND INSURANCE

To the best of our knowledge Noah
was the first man to provide effective
life insurance for his family, but his
seems to have been more or less of an
endowment inasmuch as he lived and
shared the benefits. National Life ms.
Co., of Vt. (Mutual) - EARLE s.
KINSLEY, General Agent, Rutland, VT
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