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Williams news., 1915-07-15
PERSONAL & LOCAL

Five room house for rent, furn- ished. Inquire Bobby Burns. Mir. Swan Frieberg and family were Flagstaff visitors Sunday.
 Mrs. Corbe Wolfe, of the Grand Canyon, was in Williams the first of the week.
 MT. E. H. Dufield and family motored to Flagstaff Sunday re- turning the same day.
 Miss Garnet Field went out to Garland Prairie Saturday to visit. with Miss Mary Matz. For Sale
 Slightly used furniture in good condition. Reasonable. News Office Miss Edna Poison returned Sum-
  day after very pleasant two weeks outing at Oak Creek.
 Fruit trees and shade trees, that GRow-set out if so desired. Call or write T. H. Cureton.
 Cureton's trees grow. Send in your order now for either fall or spring delivery.
 For Sale-Kitchen Cabinet, Table, Rugs, Ice Chest, Bookcase and Mahogany Chairs, cheap.
 R. V. Chamberlin.
 MT. R.. T. Davenport and A. Mcdonald returned from Los Angeles Sunday in a new five passenger Metz touring car. FOR SALE-Three lots and cottage in Highland addition. Excellent location. Cottage partly furnished $35O cash. Apply at News Office. When you need the services of 8 reliable surveyor or civil engineer, call up c. M. Brooks, phone 223W, Flagstaff, Arizona.
 If MT. w. J. Parker and family are enjoying visit from their grand daughter. Miss Margaret Hilton, of Los Angeles, this week.
 After the street car workers have settled their difficulties with the traction chiefs the straphangers might do some thing in the arbitration line.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Brooks left this week for Flagstaff where they will spend the remainder of the summer. They will be greately missed by their many friends.
 Messrs J. s. Amundsen, F. J. Ried, Jackie, and Gardner, went to Phoenix Sunday on No. g. They returned the same evening overland in a new Chavelet Car.
 Williams will be beautiful town when all of the yards are filled with Cureton trees, like some are now. Send your order in early to T. H. Cureton.
 Mrs. c. A. Kegereis, daughter of H. J. Hummer, returned to her home at Flagstaff, Sunday, after a short visit with her father and her new mother.
 For Sale
 One White Enamel Bed complete with Best Felt Mattress. Phono- graph with individual record ejector cabinet, will hold no records.
 R. V. Chamberlin. Mrs. H. w. Lusk and son, of Douglas, Arizona, arrived last Fri day to spend the summer with her parents MT. and Mrs. Sine, and to visit her sisters Mrs. c. E. Sweetwood and Miss Sine. MT. Lusk who is a mining engineer
Williams news., 1915-07-15

Tourists consistently inform us that Flagstaff is carrying on a strenuous campaign of mis-infor- nation regarding the Williams Grand Canyon Road. They tell us they have been told that our road is so bad that it pays to go from Flagstaff to the Canyon and then back to Flag before going on west. Several who have fail ed to follow directions state that it would have paid them to come
Williams news., 1915-07-15

J. E. Hanna, General contractor specifications and plans furnished free. Inquire News Office. Adv. tf All sidewalks with broken boards will be repaired by the Town and charged to the owners of the property.
 Robert Burns, Marshal
 Mrs. Moves and daughter, mother and sister of Mrs. Boone, motored to Flagstaff, Wednesday.
 Mrs. James Gregson, of Win slow, is visiting in Williams with her mother, Mrs. Adelfson.
 MT. w. w. Bass, of the Grand Canyon was a Williams visitor Tuesday. MT. Bass entertained party of twenty persons, from the east, at the Canyon last week WILL Uluu0T duu dU duCO rue.
 Mrs. Geo. Harris and children and Mrs. A. Smith will spend the week with Mrs. Madison at Belle mont.
 Rectory Fund Dance
 A dance at the Parish House will be given on Friday evening the 23rd by the ladies of St. Margaret's Guild.
 The Dollar League will at this time turn in their money and tell how they made it. No charge will be made for those in attend ance, but a liberal free will offer ing is expected. The proceeds go to the Rectory fund of the Episcopal Church.
Williams news., 1915-07-15

Buy cook book and help build the library.
Williams news., 1915-07-15
Buy cook book and help build the library. Shorty" Dunbar, Hop Jointist,
 Arrested

On Wednesday of this week, marshal Burns made the arrest of Shorty Dunbar, hop fiend, who seems to have entertained hopes of opening up hop joint in Will Hams. He was caught with the goods-pipe and pills, dope gun and supplies. He was taken over by Deputy Revenue collector, R. Mendes from Phoenix, and trans ported to the federal jail at Pres colt. He will be tried before the federal court at the next regular session.
Williams news., 1915-07-15

First Pub. July 15-1915 Last Pub. Aug. 12-1915
Williams news., 1915-07-15

Mrs. H. w. Lusk and son, of Douglas, Arizona, arrived last Fri day to spend the summer with her parents MT. and Mrs. Sine, and to visit her sisters Mrs. c. E.. Sweetwood and Miss Sine. MT. Lusk who is mining engineer with the Calumet and Arizona Corporation will visit Williams later in the season. MT. and Mrs. Lusk are graduates of the same university.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Rev. Elliott Hurt

Walnut Ridge September 2s.-
Rev. Q. G. Elliott, pastor of the
first Baptist church of this place
and Pooahontas, IS confined to
his home as a result OF injuries sus
tained IN leaving train at Hoxie.
Rev. Mr.. Elliott had expected to
get off the train at HoxIe aud come
to his home in Walnut Ridge, but
the pastor was asleep, and he did
not awaken until the train was
leaving the station at Hoxie. The
minister hurried to the platform OF
the coach and attempted to swing
~ the ground, but was thrown vio-
lently, SUSTAINING painful bruises
and nervous shock.
Why the pastor took the risk
was because Mrs. Elliott was Ill and
he was anxious to go to the bedside
of his wife.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
OUR BLANCHE STEALS
A LITTLE MARCH

Miss Blanche Douglas left last
week, presumably to visit relatives
in Hayti, Mo. The same day Joe
Peters left, presumably for a few
days visit at Hot Springs. How.
ever neither reached the supposed
destination, but met IN Poplar
Bluff and from there went to ST.
Louis where they were married.
A letter from the bride to her
mother substantiated report that
had reached here that they were
married.
They are spending a few days in
Kansas City and from there will go
to San DImas, CAL, where they
will make their future home.
Miss Douglas is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Douglas Of
this civ. For several years past
she had held a position IN the Star
Herald office, resigning only few
days ago IN order to get ready for
her "visit to relatives IN Missouri" !"
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Peters of Pocahontas
and is a splendid young man. The
Star Herald wishes for them many
years of health and happiness.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Ward-hiTSt

Allen Ward and Miss, Adeline
Hirst surprised their many young
friends Saturday evening by slip
ping away to the home of Rev. w.
f. Blevins where they were married .
No one was present except the
preachers family.
Mr.. Ward Is the eldest son of
w. ID. Ward, the barber, and the
bride is the daughter OF Mr.. aud
Mrs. Isaac Hirst. Both are popu-
lar young people and have many
friends who wish for them a long
and happy lite. They will reside
in Pocahontas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
NJ. W. u. Meetln0

Mrs. J. w. Presley delightfully."-
entertained the w. NJ. U. Sept. 81.
In the absence of our leader, Mrs.
q. II. Henderson conducted our
Mission Program, which was very
interesting and profitable. Deli
cious refreshments were served by
our charming hostess, assisted by
Miss Jala.
On Oct. 5th, we will defer our
Bible study, it being our date for
annual election Of officers. All mem
oers should make a special effort to
be present and take part in business.
Mrs. Vera Price will entertain on
the above date.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Boys Corn Club Contest the Court House. October 8 and 2
0UACHITA-MAYNARD
ACADEMY OPENS

A large crowd OF patrons aud
friends Of Ouaehita.Maynard Acai-
emy witnessed the opening OF the
school Tuesday Of last week. A
number of speakers were present,
who made informal talks on the
questions OF education and the ont.
look for the Academy this year.
The reporter for the school says:
"rhe building, on this occasion,
was crowded to ITS capacity for seat.
ing room. The enrolment At pres.
eHt is above forty and we have a
good prospect Of the number in.
creasing to seventy live in the near
fulure. No doubt Of our attendance
going TO the one hundred mark this
school year.
awe are getting our football
team in condition TO play just "a
rapidly As possible under the coach.
ing Of Professor wilkins aud hope
TO be able to meet a formidable foe
in the near future.
"Our literary societies are getting
organized aud ready for business.
A large Attendance was present at
the first meeting on Friday night.
"Our music department. is grow
ing under the enthusiastic and eff
cieut management Of Mrs. Redwlne,
our music teacher
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
BACHELOR GIRLS
LOSE A FAVORITE

A quiet wedding took place st
the Biggc- hotel Wednesday even.
ing at 1850 O'Clock, the contracting
parties being Miss Ruth Pinkston
Of tins city and AIR, Ray Bickers
OF lonesboTo. The ceremony was
said by Rev. W 4. Blevins, pastor
Of the Methodist church. Imme-
diatelY after the wedding the happy
couple left in Il. @. Lehman's car
for Hoxie and from there they went
to Memphis whore they will attend
The Fair aud spend a sbert honey.
moon, after which they will be at
home to their friends m Jonesboro.
The bride isavery highly scoom.
plished young lady,and very popular
Ia socIalciroles m Pouahouias, hav.
ing been leading member Of the
Bachelor Girls Club since its organI
zltion two or three years ago. She is
a daughter ofMrs Minnie Pinkston
aud a niece Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. +.
Bigger.
The groom is a splendid gentle
man and Is holding a lucretiye Posi-.
ton with the American Tobacco Co.
During his visits here he has, by
his genial disposition, won the
friendship aud esteem of all with
whom he has associated.
May they prosper and be happy
Is the wish OF the Star Herald.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
CONTRACT LET FOR
RUNNING WATER DITCH

The Commissioners for Little
Running Water Drainage District,
w. Mathile, NJ. NJ. Carter and Ben
A. Brown, let the contract Monday
for the construction Of the Little
Running Water ditch to A. V.
Wills S Sons OF ST. Louis and
Paragould, at G.79 per cubic yard.
This was the lowest bid received
out of a total Of sixteen. The high
est bid was s.49 by X. A. Brown
& Co. of Indiana.
The work of construction will
begin within the next two or three
weeks. The ditch will head in NJ. NJ.
Carter's field, near the Garter school
house, and empty into Grassy Lake,
near RIchwoods.
The commissioners are well
pleased with the contract they have
made as the total cost of the work
will be something like $1,000 less
than had been estimated. The to-
tai cost will be $4,000
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
OPENED MONDAY

Il was with pleasure that We
witnessed the opening of the Pooa.
hontas schools at the High School
building Monday morning. About
500 school children were present
with happy faces eager to enter up.
on their work. Members Of the
board ot>education and quite a num-
-bsr .. patrons were also present to
TO witness the opening exercises.
Short addresses were made by
Prof. HuIen, DIR. W. 4. Hamil, j.
ID. Wells, Ben A. Brown and Miss
Rebl Alexander.
The enrolment on the first day
was the largest IN the history of the
school. The attendance in the high
school department, from students
living outside the district will be
greater this year than ever before.
Quite number have enrolled al
ready and many more will enter
within the next two or three weeks.
Following are the teachers IN
charge; f. +. Hulen, principal,
Miss Reba Alexander, first assistant;
Alvin Craven, second assistant.
Teachers in the grades are, w. IL.
Phipps, Miss ,Iennie\ Johnston, Miss
Molina Spikes, Miss Nell Thaxton,
Mrs. Mason Stacy. Music depart
ment, Miss ArkIe Meeks.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
OTHER MASONIC
LODGES WILL MOVE

Pocahontas Chapter No. 90, X.
A. NJ. at its regular meeting Tues.
dav night decided to move its dom.
loile from the old ball to more
suitable quarters down town. AL.
so Aholiab Council OF Royal and
Select Masters, at a call meeting the
same night, voted to do likewise.
The same committee that was ap-
pointed last week to select suit
able place OF meeting for Randolph
Lodge No. "a, was empowered to
act tor the other Masonic bodies.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Our Honor Roll

We will begin this week pub
fishing the names Of all who pay
us on account Of new subscriptions
or renewals. Our Mr.. Jackson left
Monday and is at work tins week
in the northern part of the county.
He will make a complete canvass Of
the county this fall and we hope our
readers will receive him kindly and
arrange to settle their accounts
when he calls. The publishing of
the names of those who pay serves
as a kind Of receipt for money paid
and saves the expense of having to
mail receipt to each individual.
Those from whom we have re-
celved remittauces during the past
week are as follows:
A. S. Hutsell, w. r.. Root, l..
Dalton, J II Robinett, r c Stub.
blefeld, w r Spikes, } A Garter,
J II Kollmeyer, Y w johnson,
Mrs. Barham, S | Wilson, Mrs. b
f Brown, Joe Davis, ii Stephens,
ID l. King, Mrs, d M Robinson, f
G Cabill, A J Burgett, James Crea-
son, J 5 Coleman, h l. McGrew, J
A Smelser, II A Northcutt, G L Al
bert, G r Pblpps, B Todd, S B
Johnston, w A Krlminger, Clifford
James, 7 M Summers, J / Hall,
DR.. McQuay, W S Looney, T L
Johnson, Frank McIlroy, Mrs. Joe
Crist, w K Sides, David Nil lion.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
No Preaching at Baptist Church

We are authorized TO announce
that there will be 40 preaching ser.
vices at the Baptist church Sunday
morning or evening on account of
revival meeting at the Methodist
church, which will be continued
over Sunday. All are cordially in
vited to worship with the Metho
dists.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
HODGES BOOKS ARE
REPORTED CORRECT

The expert accountants, after
three weeks auditingthe books OF the
secretary of state prepared their re-
port last Friday aud sent 1t to Mem
phis for inspection by the account
ing firm which employs them. The
report, while 1t crItIclses the sys.
TEN of bookkeeping in the office of
the secretary of state, finds the ac.
counts of Secretary Hodges correct
in every particular.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Rice May Run

1t is stated that II. NJ. Rice will
probably enter the race for tax as
SCISSOR in the coming election-in
fact Mr. Rice says that he has re.
ceived such strong solicitation from
friends in different parts OF the
county that he does not rec how he
can refuse to make tde race Ills
formal aunouncems y.llbl7
appear 10 this paps q
week or two.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
A CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank our friends for
the excellent patronage they have
gwen us during the few weeks we
have been IN business. Our trade
is getting better every day and we
are going to strive harder each day
to merit the patronage Of all. Come
in to see US when in town, whether
you wish to buy anything or not.
We are always glad to see you.
Wa want you to feel that we are
your friends wbiob indeed we are.
Very truly,
The F. Spinnenweber Co.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Revival Meeting Continues

The revival meeting, which is be-
ing conducted by Evangelist A. T..
Goode of Conway, will continue
over next Sunday at least. Rev.
Goode Ia splendid preacher and
hIs sermons are appreciated very
much by the church-going people.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01

James Favors took his little son
to Memphis Sunday to have an op.
Grafton performed for appendicitis.
A letter from Mr.. Favors received
yesterday states that the little fel-
low stood the operation fine and
that he Is getting along nicely.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01

marriage licenses during tue monlh
Of September TO the following:
Vib Rogers u
Miss Mamie Layl 22
Chas. King 50
Miss Jettie Stephens 80
K. p. Day 70
Mrs. Evaline Dunn 4s
Ira Shepherd 23
Miss Ella Redwine II
Arthur Whittenburs s8
Miss Belle Adams Is
Ora Bland 80
Miss Martha Brenton 10
Burl Mcdonald 22
Miss Polly Henry II
VIM. Lipscomb 10
Miss Bessie Cochran Is
w. III. Blansett 2S
Miss Jennie Rogers 81
A. +. Terry 23
Miss Hattie Dowdy II
E. G. Gazaway "a
Miss Ethel Hager 22
Harrison Shipp 80
Mrs. Emma Miles 32
Edgar Sisson 22
Miss Gertrude Cox II
John Gardner 20
Miss Ella Phillips 4 ls
Allen Ward 2l
Miss Adeline Hirst is
Roy Bickers 25
Miss Ruth Pinkston 20
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
StubbICfieId MAY Run

Friends Of w. +. Stubblefeld
are urging him to enter the race for
tax assessor. When questioned
by q Star Herald reporter Mr..
Stubblefeld stated that be was
thinking seriously of getting into
the game.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01

EoUnd-Ch and cross. Owner
may have same by proving property
and paying for this notice.
3 tf. Mrs. j. w. Shannon.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-10-01
Marriage Licenses

County Clerk Harrison has issued
licenses during the month
of September to the following:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
splendid TALKS FEATURES OF
: ''''' '' NffINC Of FARMERS CLUB

to be hurled from dizzy he'ahts AZ
lhe whitened objects. There will he
some very interesting experiments
from this sort of work, it is expected
and as this is one of the bigfeatures
OF aeroplane work, it is believed
much concern will await the OutcoilC
of the series of experiments
Airships were plentifLlly in n;r
practically all day. At times as many
as half a dozen were over the bay
at one and the same time, ana peonl
who frequentel tho water f:Hnt. aEb
who were stationed at vantare poinfs
in the city, were never t.rcd of
watching the daring flights, and see.
ing the large number a-wing at the
one time. The weather was idcai
for these experiments yesterday. tn"
wind being not too cold. 1T was said
by one who claimed to kprw that
there was No sign or feeling ar
"pockets" in Such weather, h nee the
increased number of aviatcrS wO.k.
ing at the same time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
JAX LAWYER SUES FOR
NEARLY $2,UOO,O0O DAMAGES

Jacksonville, Oct IN. ter +.
cromwell Gibbons, the well known
Jacksonville attorney. whose suit for
$1,000, 900 alleged damages against
heirs of S. NJ Jarvis in the federal
court in New York city. notice OF
which was received here Friday
night by associated Press dispatch,
Saturday nipht declared that tn
contract was not between Albert "
Gilchrist as governor and w. y
Knott as comptroller and the u
ceased. but between the latter and
himself The amount mentioned Il,
the suit is that said to be du Gen
Gibbons for services rendered on q
personal contract.
The suit was filed against Hugh
S. Jarvis and William J Patterson
as executors OF the estate, and fEf
contract relates to 1.250,00O acres o'
land within the drainage area of In
Everglades Under the contract Ger
Gibbons claims he was TO receive a
compensation for his services $ AZ
acre. The plaintiff AYERS that tn
executors have failed to make settle
ment since the death of Jarvis.
Samuel NJ Jarvis during his life
time was a well known capita isl ah'
the man who was Interested viii
Holland capitalists in the degeloE
ment and improvement of Everglad
property held by the State and X
7 Bolles of thiscity which Dropos
, ais for some reason did not g
through Mr.. Jarvis also held
Iarze controlling interest in the Ma
tional Bank of Cuba and was ownr
of the Bank of San DOMINGO an
other large foreign and eastern in
terests At his death his estate wa
estimated to be worth 200 00e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
ELABORATE PLANS FOR UNvEIL.
ING WOMAN S MONUMENT

jacksonville, Oct. 1S.-Plans a.ra
rapidly taking form for the unvei.-
ing ceremonies of the monument to
the women of the Southern Confe1-
cracy in Confederate Park here. O2-
tober &c. Gen. b. w Partridge, OF
Monticello. is working in conjunction
with the members of Robert e I.ea
Camp, u G.. ", of this city Il Il
expected that large number of vet :.
erans from other sections of the state
will he present. The annual state
reunion will be held in Ocala on Oc
tober 27 and 2S, and arrangements
are to be made to allow stopovers for
all veterans who come through Jack
sonville.
One of the main features of the
day will be the big parade which will
precede the unveiling This parade
will probably form at Hcmrir :
park. In the parade will be squad
of police, band. members of the 10
cal companies OF the National Gaurd
These will be followed by automo-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
(By Associated Press. J

fetrograd, Oct. Is. The ear,
and persistent rainy season over tAe
greater part of the fighting front =
taken by the Russian peasants as
sign that the text inscribed on tit.
regimental stan ndards- is on our
Side"-is not misplaced. The Russian
places ereat faith in the de- nsl,'
merits of his rainy season, esfeclaiia
in the marshu sections, where MI
mate knowledge of the bogs will en-
able local guerrilla bands, unGar tfe
skilled leadership of picked Cossa'"
dare devils, to keep up contlhaai
harassment of the German hanks
and rear.
The local peasantry alone Is "a
miliar with the shifts and tricks q
the marshlands, especially IN tle
treac herous Pinsk district. for the'H
the bogs vary with the seasons anu
according to the rainfall. A case hss
already been reported from this d'5-
tflct IN which a German Colui.ih W
cHnningly surrounded by smdt'
force of guerillas, who crept oy Sc
cret WAYS across the swamps an"
raised an alarm on all sides At once.
The enemy, seized with panic GU
deavored to find a way out and M
whole column disappeared III
treacherous morass which seemed a
possible road to safety from the hi'-
known strength of the attackers
It is still somewhat early for 'he
appearance of the guerillas, who7t
best opportunity will come when ~
snow obliterates the landscape lo'
all save the native-born
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
MILITIA ON GUARD
WHILE INQUEST
IS IN PROGRESS

Charleston, S. c.. Oct. 1S The
inquest on the death of Sidney j.
Cohn. the reporter who was shot
Friday in the Democratic executive
committee rooms, opens with several
companies of militia assisting the
civil authorities in keepins, or 10y, In
The State court habeas corpus pro
ceedings have been started in behalf
of Edward ]. Mcdonald, charged
with murder, and Henry j. Brown.
charged with conspiracy to murder
and battery with intent to murder
There are no apparent signs of trou-
bic
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-10-18
SURVIVORS Of
FRENCH NAIL
BOAT TELL OF
SHIPS SINKING
(By Associated Press. !

Paris. Oct rs. The Mars corre-
spondent of Petit Journal telegraphs
that the mail boat Eugene Peroire
arrived there with thirtythree mem
bers of the crew of the French
steamer Amrial Hametin. sunk by a
submarine A previous report by
Havas' correspondent said that sew
enty-one persons perished The
Petit Journal says the steamer was
torpedoed without warning and
while the passengers and crew were
being placed in boats the Austrian
submarine fired forty shells into the
steamer.