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The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
A TENACIOUS PAST TIME

For sometime owners in Spring dale of gasoline engines, autos, spray machine. and other farming paraphe- naia, which have been brought to town for repairs, have been the vic tins of petty theives.
 JW. Carter, who owns the con crete mixing machine, has been the victim, on two or three occasions, of leaving his gasoline engine, with bat teries and coil out out over night, on- Fly to go back the next morning, and find his batteries stolen, his coil gone and other electric paraphenalia missing
 Dr. D. Christian has also suffered thieyery, when someone broke into the work of this same brand of his barn, Oh two oecasoins, broke out the front lights of his Ford road ster and stole part Of the electric fixtures.
 The local light and power plant has been the victim Of someone steal ing the globes from the street lights, and also of someone cutting in on a service line and stealing juice
 Just recently Loyd Hill brought his spray outfit to local shop for re pairs, leaving it over night, and the next morning found that the coil from his electric system had been stolen.
 These are very petty affairs, ap- pearingly, bat=will doubtless lead to something worse It is presumed that teh work s being done by boys who ought to know better. and not by men. It is a practice that must be stopped, and stopped soon. A coil, while small, also batteries, are not very costly and can be replaced, but if such practices are allowed 10 continue, somebody might steal the fly wheel off the Corliss engine at the light plant, or "sWipe" the motor out of The News office, and then trouble sure would start
 At any rate, it is thought highly proper that these petty thieves be caught in their infancy, before they progress far enough to take some thing more valuable, and be made to suffer.
 Lets stop these boys now, don't wait until they have carried the=mat- ter too far.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
A TEMPORARY BANDSTAND

\ temporary band stand for the use of the band on Saturday even- ings was erected on Emma Avenue at the intersection of Holcomb street Saturday afternoon, and was used by the band for the first time Satur- day night.
 For some time past it has been the custom of the band to give a short concret on the streets Saturday even ing, and the music has been the source of more people spending q short time down town Saturday even ing For some time past the band has been using the sidewalks in front of various business houses, and in this way the sidewalks have been crowded so that it was almost impos asible for pedestrians to get through the streets. and along the walks The. idea of a band stand, so erected as to be portable, being put in place late Saturday afternoon. and torn down after the concert was conceived The material for the stand was fur nished by J. s. Ewalt, the well known real estate man, while the carpenter work was donated by Joe Ewalt, and the electric lights fer stand were granted free by the Springdale Light X Power Co. Fold ing chairs for the stand are furnish ed by the Springdale Hardware < Furniture Co.
 The stand is q great convenience not only to the band boys, but T. all those who desire to hear the evening concert. Saturday night an unusual ly large crowd was in attendance. many autos lining the streets. and all in all it just makes Springdale a little more eitified. Let's keep the good work going.
 Why not build permanent stand in Auditorium park?
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
SCHOOL VOTE
 VERY LIGHT

The vote in the annual school cleo tion in Springdale was very light Sat urday, a total of 42 votes being cast.
 E. B. Cummings and L. Marks were on the ticket for reelection as di rectors, and were chosen by good majority. Mr. Cummings received 3J of the 42 votes cast, and MT. Marks 36. Other candidates voted on were W. \. Graves, Fay Stafford, Lee Sanders and D. Christian, all these named receiving one vote except Mir. Sanders, who registered 2.
 For mill tax received 36 votes. for mill tax ? votes, and not a vote was cast against tax.
 For county superintendent received 20. against 10.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
HARROD.

Stephen Johnston Harrod was born June S1, 1884, in Alabama. but was reared in Mississippi, later entering business there. While he did not be- lieve in the states seceding his fam ilys interests were all in the south and he joined the Confederate army in January 1862, and served in Pat Cleburnes division until taken cap tive at Fort Douglas, H., where he was dismissed when crippled with body scuryy.
 He spent his life in Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma, coming to Sprngdale about five years ago. Fol the past year he has been confined to his home, but seemed to enjoy life until d week ago when his body be- came a rack of pain, and death came as a release at 1o.55 D. m, May IS.
 All during his suffering his wife has been constantly al his bedside. and she with the three year old daughter, Stepheine j., will mourn his loss.
 Funeral services were held Thurs day morning at ten o'clock. at the residence on Maple Avenue, conduct. ed by Rev. c. W. Green. pastor Of the NJ F. Church. Interment follow ing in Bluff Cemetery.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
SPRING CREEk

Henry Sharp visited at Pea Ridge Saturday night and Sunday.
 Gillis King and Frank Cooper left last week for points in Oklahoma.
 Ruby Barron returned home Friday from Vaughan where she has been staying with her grandparents the past two weeks
 Willie Muldrew and Misses Ruby Barron, Rhoda Sharp and Carrie At kison were entertained at Sunday din her by Mrs. Grimsley.
 Ed Conley and family Of Spring dale visited with relatives at this place Monday night.
 The Sunday School and church at this place have ordered some new song books and We are hoping we will have some better singing.
 Sadie King returned home Saturday from Muskogee, Okla., after an ex- tended visit with her sister Mrs. Will Smith.
 West Brown and family. Nellie Reed and Daria Hairston visited with MT. and Mrs. Fred Hairston, south of Oak Grove Sunday.
 The same directors were elected at the school meeting Saturday. We understand Prof. Quick and wife have been employed to teach the fall term of Scnool at this place Blondy.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
WHITEN ER.

School elections everywhere Sat, lrday seem to have been well attend ed
 Homer Bragg attended church at this place Sunday night and again Tuesday night.
 Mandred Wound of Pettigrew visited few days with friends here this week, returning home Wednesday.
 The protracted meeting conducted by Bro. Owens closed on Tuesday ey- ening, on account of the sickness of his wife
 Howard Bragg attended meeting at Mt. Pleasant Saturday and Sun day. He says large crowds were in attendance.
 Orchard work has been pushed apace the last few days, and the third spraying has been finished in most instances. Some varieties show a shortage, while there will be q fair crop Of some.
 Miss Hattie Oxford, who was con ducting a subscription school at this place, with signal success, was forced to discontinue last week, on account of her parents sickness. It is re- gretted greatly that she had to quit before the term was finished
 Prof. Herschel Hughes, who was principal of the Cave Springs High School the past term, closed highly successful term last week, and re turned home Saturday. The closing exercises were attended by an i'm mense crowd and addresses were de livered by Prof. J. l.. Bond, of Lit tie Rock, and other prominent speak CTS. Prof Hughes has been selected principal of West Fork High School for the coming term. Starbeam.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
OAK GROVE

J. R. Standifer is having a new room added to his residence.
 w. II. Holcomb treated Johnney and wife to ride in his auto Sun day, which was appreciated. Mark Sturdivant and mother and sis teRr Vernie visited Ben Whites fam- fly on the McDayid farm Sunday. The school meeting was largely at- tended Saturday. F. r. Young was elected director, and seven mill tax was voted.
 Our telephones are all out of busi- ness today on account of the storm Sunday It seems to be grounded somewhere.
 Arthur Pearson went to Harman Sunday to bring his wife home who was visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs " F. McCamey.
 Wess Brown and family and Miss Ret Brown and Derry Hairston of Spring Creek visited Kibb Terry and Fred Hairston' s family Sunday.
 Johnney.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
LETSCLEAN OUT THE POND

Elsewhere in this issue will be found an article from a Springda1e citizen regarding the draining out and cleaning up of the pond at the Auditorium. The plan suggested is rand, and if carried out will be of untold benefit to Springdale and her citizens A little investigation of the conditions at the pond reveal an unusual situation. It has been years since the pond has had any attention; the leaves falling from the trees have filled up the pond and springs 70 such an extent as to make it appear that the springs are not running, and there is no water in the pond. At present, scum is forming over the water, and making it a very dis agreeable sight, regardless Of the un- healthy condition.
 If the pond was scraped out, and a suitable basin provided for the wat CT, the springs cleaned out so that the water could have an outlet, there is no question but what this would be one Of the beauty spots Of Spring dale
 It has been estimated that it will cost about $50 to clean out the pond. This is high, as some parties claim the work can be done for $25 It will probably take three men. with teams and slips day to drag out the mud and rotten leaves, and they should not ask over > per day for heir services, and this would total only $15; but allowing $25 for the job. isn't it worth the expenditure?
 Local fruitmen, who know the val ue of fertilizer, readily assert that the rotten leaves, mud and other de cayed matter in the pond is very val uable if placed on orchards, and doubtless some of the fruit men Of this section, would be glad to haul away the decayed matter for the use Of it.
 The Auditorium is painted and gen tI ell tOIiIIilOIS diOuIIu tIIE es and in the parks is greatly improY. ed, now why wouldn't it be good idea just to make a complete job of the whole affair. and eleanZo out the pond?
 It would certainly be beauty spot in springdale, and with con= crete wall, such as suggested in the article elsewhere, with seats and lights neatly arranged, Springdale would have a play ground of which all would be proud.
 Did you ever take visiting friend down to see the Auditorium and parks, and have them ask you about the pond? Kinder wakes you up to the necessity of some changes. when you glance at that green scum on top Of the water. the water only about two inches deep, and what few fish are in he pond are dying out.
 Let's get together in a movement to clean out the pond
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
AN UNUSUAL ATTRACTION

Wheen John Q. Warren, of near Huntsville, Madison county, drove his team of oxen through the streets Of Springdale Friday afternoon, he created about as much excitement as a runaway on Saturday afternoon. Every body flocked around Uncle" John to take look It "ye old style method Of transportation, and many snap shots were taken
 Uncle John is S7 years of age, and while he uses the OK team to do all his blowing, cultiating and other farm work, he came over to Spring dale to see about loaning some Of his spare money, and yet, some of the tender hearted" ones in Spring dale contributed a few dimes toward Uncle Johns upkeep when the hat was passed around.
 The team, which created the ex- citement was "hooked" up in the old way, four good pieces of rope for lines. Uncle John has been in possession of the team for eight years. that being the age of the animals. They were raised and trained by him
 Uncle John left here Friday after noon returning to Huntsville, and ex- pected to make the thirty-five mile drive by Sunday night Somewhat slow transportation, but we'll wager Uncle John gets home without a blowout or a broken steering knuckle ?
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
GOOD UNION
 SERVICES

The union service at the Auditor ium Sunday evening, participated in by the two Methodist Churches, the Central Presbyterian, and the Christian Church. was well attended. the Auditorium being we'll filled.
 The choir, which was made up of voices from the different churches, was under the very able direction of Prof. J. E. Thomas, a co-worker of Rev. H. C. Hankins, an evangelist of note. of this place. and Mrs. Thomas presided at the piano.
 The services were opened by two songs by the choir and congregation, l followed by prayer by Rev. Phillips, of the Central Presbyterian Church. while Rev. Cline. Of the South Metho- dist church acted as master of cere- monies. The scripture reading for the evening was given by Rev. Man l ley, of the Christian Church.
 The sermon was delivered by Rev. II. C. Hankins, an evangelist, who has been making lis home in Spring dale for the past year, and while he has been away a greater part of the time holding revival meetings, his family. been here, and they have many. many friends in Spring dale This was Rev Hankins first Appearance in union service in Springdale. although he has filled the pulpit at the two Methodist churches on oHe or two different oc- casions. This was the first time 1 Springdale people were accorded the privilege Of hearing Rev. Hankins. and Prof. and Mrs. Thomas. in con- crowd in attendance was possibly due to the desire on greater part of those present 10 hear Rev. Hankins, as well as Prof. and Mrs Thomas. and those who were present were ac- corded an excellent musical treat, and listened to one of the best ser mons ever delivered in Springdale. Those who were present were lifted to higher plane, for having attend ed, and those who were unable to be present missed one of the most in- teresting services ever held in Spring dale.
 Nothing but praise could be said of the sermon of Rev. Hankins. It was straight to the point with no vivid eolorings ard flighty illustra- tions, such as have characterized the sermons Of other evangelists who have visited Springdale. Rev. Hank ins talks so that his listeners can have no misunderstanding of his meaning, he talks to the whole people not to a select few, and he holds the attention of his listeners from first to last. Using pleasant illustra- tons to strengthen and bring out his points, he never fails to Hand and his sermon was one of particular ben- eft, in that he brought home to his hearers a message of common sense. backed by the word of the Lord, and In way that will reap a rich har- vest in the fields in which he la bors
 It is pleasure to announce that Rev Hankins ard his co'workers. Prof. and Mrs. Thomas will hold a union revival meeting in Springdale in the early fal Definite announce ment as to dates are not ready. but 1t is the intention to erect large tent on the grounds near the Audi torium, and the services will probably be held in August or September.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

At the regular weekly meeting o6 the Ministers Association held Mon day afternoon it was the unanimous choice of the meeting that Rev. H. c. Hankins, and his co-workers, Prot. and Mrs. J. E. Thomas be secured to hold the revival meeting here in September.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
FIRST ELECTRIC SIGN.

The City Bakery and Restaurant draws first honor for placing the first electric sign in Springdale, and while not as elaborate as some, 1t is a little beauty. Why not put few more of these up and down the Ave nue?
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
MAY FESTIVAL.

On Friday night, May 18th, the Cal endar Society, of the Christian Church will have the May Festival on the lawn at the residence of Rev. Manley. (The I. D. Rader property at the west end of Emma Avenue ) The band will play, and a number oi other special attractions will be giv- en. Jitney autos will carry passen- gers from the business part of town for fare of cents each. Fifteen cents will be charged for refresh ments.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
w. C r u. NOTES.

The W. c. T. U. will meet Monday May 24th, at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Palmer. This is our program day and we will also have the first chapter of. our study book, "Alcohol a Dangerous and Unnecessary Med icine." Don't miss the opportunity of hearing something that will help you. This meeting is open to anyone who Is interested in the work. Come.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

Captain Ownbey and Lieutenant Brogdon returned Saturday morning from Fort Logan H Roots, where they had been for the past two weeks attending the School of Officers of the Arkansas National Guard.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
STRAWBERRY
 SHIPMENTS
No. cars.

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 In Tennessee sections the crop was first affected by drouth, and lately rains have set in, and the stock is very poor
 In the Arkansas river basin the crop is very light, and the grade is not=up to the standard of berries from this and other mountain sec tions.
 The government report issued lat ter part Of last week showed straw berries from this section bringing the best price Of any berries grown in the United States.
 The high water mark in local mar kets for the past four years was at- tained Sunday afternoon when the Springdale Berry Growers =Associa- ton sold car for $l0lS.00
 Local growers predict that the price will remain at about $2.00 for the remainder Of the season, and in case it does this wi. be the high water mark for strawberry prices in the Ozarks
 Growers are experiencing no trou= ble in securing pickers for the crop this year. Quite few transient pick CTS are here, and some are leaving, as the work is pretty well taken care of by local folks
 Springdale strawberries stood at the head Of the list in Government reports last week. and fore part of this. The price this year is unusu= ally strong, opening at s 0o, they dropped to $1S5, then s1.75, and Sun day went to 225 and are steady.
 From reports it is known that the strawberries in the Judsonia district, this state, have been affected by the drouth, and that the Klondyke varie- ties in that section were small, and of inferior quality, and did not bring top prices The Aroma varieties in that section are just coming in this week, and are bringing $2.25
 
 One of the longest shipments ever made from this section with straw berries went out Tuesday afternoon when a car from the Springdale Der ry Growers Association was con signed to a commission firm in Ot- tawa, Canada. It is to be hoped that our friends in the far north. the Can adians. will thoroughly enjoy the strawberries from the Ozarks.
 X heavy shower of rain which began failing about noon Wednesday and continued the rest of the day proves a blessing to strawberry grow CTS in this section. Many of the patches were filled with green Der ries, and many growers were anxious for rain, and they got it. It will mean many more dollars for this sec tion, and will carry the strawberry [ Shipments into next week.
 The sudden change in weather Sum- day afternoon, from hot and sultry to cool northern winds was a God send to the berries in this section. Many growers were not picking on Sunday, and fhe hot sun was causing the berries to ripen very fast. The cool wind and still cooler nights held 7 pack, he berries, and Mondays pick l ing were the best berries shipped from Springdale in several years. Foreign commission men, who are here in the interests of their houses, were loud in their praises of the stock offered Monday, saying that it was the best they had seen on Mon day after a non-piek on Sunday. l
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

While the European cat is fighting, the Japanese rat is playing havoc in the China closet.
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
Friday
Saturday.

Sdldi 9.30 a. III. Discussion-"The Need for stressing the Importance of the Doctrine Of Regeneration, C. s. Farmer and W. C. Hamby. 10:10 a. m Importance of Secret Prayer in Daily Life, J. F. Parker and Floyd Tillman.
 11s00 a. m Sermon, L. L. Johnson and J. E. Baggett.
 200 D. m. Devotional, Conner Till man.
 2:30 D. m. Missionary meeting. Thirty minutes to each of the fol- lowing topics: 'The Vision, E. L. Conry; "The Spirit" A. Sanders; The Field D. L. Hood; The Task NJ. P Hunt.
 S;45 D. m. Devotional, Henry Mil Ter.
 500 p. m. Sermon, NJ. P Hunt.
 Sunday. 945 a. m. Sunday School at work 1f:00 a. m. Sermon, J. F. Parker. POO D. m. Old time singing. 33.00 D. m. Temperance meeting. 4:0o D. m. Old time singing
 Pastor
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21
FIFTH SUNDAY PROGRAM.

Program for the fifth Sunday meet ing of the Fayetteville Association to be held with the Springdale Bap- tist Church May 2S-30:
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

In Tennessee sections the crop was first affected by drouth, and lately rains have set in, and the stock is very poor
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

School elections everywhere Sat lrday seem to have been well attend
The Springdale news., 1915-05-21

In the Arkansas river basin the crop is very light, and the grade is not up to the standard of berries from this and other mountain sec tionS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-22
American Ship Goes Down

Berlin, Feb 21.-Via London.-The
American steamer Evelyn, from New
York, January 80 with cotton for Bre-
men, struck a mine off Borkum Island
in the North Sea Saturday and sank.
The captain and twenty seven mem
bers of the crew were saved. The
nationality of the mine is unknown.
The Evelyn is the first American
vessel to meet disaster as a result
of the sea warfare of the European
nations. She did not sink within
the war zone included in the German
admiralty's decree of February A.,
which went into effect last Thursday.
Borkum Island lies directly off the
German coast at the mouth of the
Ems river, and is German territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-22

Washington, Feb. 21-Secretary
Bryan announced the receipt of a
telegram Sunday night from the Am
erican consul at Bremen reporting
'the loss" Of the American steamer
Evelyn. The cause was not stated
The crew was saved.
American Consul Fees telegram
as given out by the state department
was as follows:
Steamer Evelyn, Captain Smith
Agents, Bull and company, New York,
blown up early Friday at Borkum.
Crew saved. Ship and cargo lost"
Secretary Bryan repeated the Am
ican consuPs telegram Immediately to
Mr.. Page at London and Mr.. Gerard
at Berlin, with instructions to learn
all possible facts concerning the oc-
currence and give every care to the
crew if landed in their respective
jurisdictions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-22
Norway Talks of Retribution.

Christiana, via London, Feb. 21.-
Indignation at the sinking of the
Norwegian tank steamship Belridge
by a German submarine near Folke-
stone is expressed by Sundays pa
pers, which discuss possible means
of demanding satisfaction.
1--WE presume the Norwegian gov
ernment will ask Germany to make
a declaration whether the sinking of
the Belridge was a mistake or a de-
liberate action" says the Morgen-
bladt Presumably neutral powers
in their notes to Germany made all
reservations regarding compensation
for life and property which may be
be lost by the carrying out of the
German threat to torpedo ships with
out previous examination.
IF legitimate claims of neutrals to
indemnity are refused the respect
i've countries naturally will consider
the placing an embargo on German
ships lying in their various ports un-
til a satisfactory arrangement is
made of this economic question"
The Afterposten considers there is
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