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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28

Hot weather is coming. Don't, say,
"Give me a 2-cent stamp; say,
"Give me a 25-cent, Accent, 73-cent
or 97-cent book" These books are a
perfect protection against damp
stamps in hot weather, and cost but 1
cent in addition to the postage value
of the stamps. The attention of bust
ness men is called to the fact that
postoffices carry 2-cent double post
al cards. They insure reply to adj
vertising or inquiries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-28

Now the talk is that the zone sys-
tenn is to be applied to newspaper
postage, charging the publishers more
as the distance increases. 1t is
claimed that if this system were to be
applied upon periodicals the rate on
letter postage could be lowered, the
advertising placed in the local news
papers where it belongs and the big
magazines required to share some of
their fancy profits with the govern
ment, which is now carrying their
product at a loss estimated at over
$75,00O,000 per year. At the present
time the department is losing over
$75,000,000 per year on periodical mail
which is Offset by profit of more than
that amount from letter mail.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Iron Mountain Plan-
 ming Improvements
Report IS That 9O-Pound Rails and Gravel Ballast Will be Placed on Fort Smith-Little Rock Branch.

The first consignment of ma. terial for improvement work on the Iron Mountain between Fort Smith and Little Rock, which will cost more than $l,000, GOO, probably will be delivered this week by a Little Rock contract ing firm, which will furnish the gravel ballast for more than 200 miles of road bed.
 Altho other branches of the Iron Mountain in Arkansas will be rehabilitated, the Fort Smith Little Rock line will receive the greatest attention. All of this branch will be reballasted and relaid with 90-pound rails. This work will cost about $5O0O a mile for the ballast, a total of $l, 1855, 900. About 50 miles of the main line in Arkansas and go miles on the Bald Knob and Memphis banch of the road will be reballasted at a cost of ap- proximately $210,OOO.
 The gravel for the Fort Smith division will be taken from a pit on the Ouachita river near Nal vern and delivered to the rail- rood at Malvern.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Alladin' s Lamp.

You remember the fairy story of Alladin and his wonderful lamp which he rubbed and a spirit which brought him food and clothes and anything he wanted?
 We'll, there is today an Ala din's lamp in Ozark which will supply you with one and all of these. and this lamp is THE OZARK SPECTATOR.
 No fabled spirit does the trick, but real live people come to your assistance quickly when you call for them through an advertise ment in The Spectator. Try it telephone 13.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Land Notes Wanted. See w. C. Conatser, Ozark.
Fort Smith To Play Ozark.

The Fort Smith high school girls basket ball team will come to Ozark Saturday morning, ac- cording to information received here, and will play their last game of the season. The Fort Smith team has a record of be- ing undefeated this season and have probably the fastest girls team in the state. Miss Edith Davidson has explained the team in each victorious game.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Governor Hays Grants Neal Mclaughlin 60-Day
 Respite; Set to May End

with the crime branded upon him.
 The letter said that the prose cutting witness in the case tried to see Governor Hays after Me Laughlin was sentenced, but was unable to do so and was prevented by his enemies from telling the truth.
 Governor Hays set Tuesday for a hearing on the evidence in McLaughlin's case.
 A petition signed by several hundred residents of Franklin and Crawford counties will be presented to Governor Hays Tuesday. It will ask the Gov ernor to commute to life impris- onment the death sentence of Neal Mclaughlin, the Franklin county man who is under sentence to be electrocuted We'd nesday.
 Mclaughlin was convicted in circuit court at Ozark in Septem- Der 1914, of having assaulted Martha Byford, who lived near McLaughlin's home near Jethro. The girl is a cousin of McLaugh- lin. The alleged assault occur red June IA, 1914.
 The State Federation of Labor sent man from Little Rock to Ozark to investigate McLaugh- lin's case, The investigator says he has secured from Miss Byford a statement that she does not desire that Mclaughlin shall be executed. = Arkansas Gazette.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

I want the people to know that 1 have never asked for com- mutation of my sentence and never will, ;" Neil Mclaughlin, sentenced to die Tn the electric chair at the penitentiary We'd nesday for assault upon a young girl. alleged to have been con- mitted in Franklin county more than a year ago. wrote in a letter to the Gazette Saturday. Mclaughlin says he is innocent and that if he is to be punish ed for a crime of which he is not guilty he would as soon be electrocuted without delay as left in the penitentiary for life,
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Another Mexican Out-
 rage on U. S.sSide
Town of Columbus, New Mex ico, Attacked Yesterday; Nine Civilians and 7 Soldiers Known Dead.

A band of Mexican soldiers n m b ering between 800 and 1000, supposedly under the command of Francisco Villa raided U $. territory early yes- terday. The attack was made upon Columbus. a small town in New Mexico and as a result, civilians and seven soldiers are dead and a number wounded. The fight continued for nearly two hours and several buildings were set on fire. The bandits were driven off by U. s. troops who were rushed to the scene and the streets were said to be literally dotted with dead Mexi- cans The attack on the city began about 4 :25 Thursday morn ing. no warning being given. Several are reported to have been burned in the buildings which were fired; others were shot down by the Mexicans as they emerged from the flaming buildings.
 Press dispatches state that American troops have crossed the border and other departments of the army have been told to be prepared in case of further developments.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Miss Gladys Deane
 Charmilgly Entertains
Miscellaneous Shower and Pig Party Given in Honor of Miss Grace F Ford, Bride Elect.

Miss Gladys Deane charm ingly entertained host of friends at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. G. A. A. Deane, Jr., on West Commer- cial street, Wednesday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower and pig party in honor of Miss Grace Ford, an attractive and accom- plished bride-elect whose ap- preaching marriage is the sub lect of much comment among her many friends.
 Numerous games carrying out the St. Patrick idea lent much merriment to the occasion, the green color note predominating in the decorations and in the faultlessly served menu. Little Miss Lillian Douglass presented the many beautiful gifts or beautifully decorated table, the first spring flowers dainty bou- quets of sweet-smelling violets. accompanying many of the gifts. Misses Frank Johnson, of Clarendon, and Ellen Jennings, college friends of Miss Ford, rendered popular selections on the piano,
 Miss Ford wore very becom- ing new spring dress of green poplin with hat to match.
 Those presents were: Misses Sydnie May Thompson, Grace Ford, Frank Johnson, Gladys Deane, Ruth Williamson, Louise Nichols, Norma King, Jamie King, Marjorie Carter, Edna Hancock, Nell and Elta Garrett, Willie Wagoner, Hallie Eichen- berger. Willie Bryan. Elgin Milton, Ellen Jennings, and Mesdames c. A. A. Deane, Jr., Henry Webb, J. T. Greer and R. H. Burrow.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Former Ozark Man Dead.

A dispatch from Sallisaw, Oklahoma. states that J. H. Morgan of that city, former Franklin county resident and well known citizen of Ozark died at his home in Sallisaw Sun- day. MT. Morgan was 65 years of age and was formerly engag- ed in the mercantile business at, and for a number of years a leading citizen of Sallisaw.
 He had been ill for about eighteen months and is survived by a widow and two sons, Charles and Harry. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir. Morgan was an uncle of Mrs. Tom Davidson, of Ozark, Mrs. Davidson departing for Sallisaw Sunday night in res ponse to summons by relatives on account of his death.
 He was at one time engaged in the mercantile business at Webb City.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Crop Report Shows
 Substantial Increase
Government Report for State of Arkansas Shows Big Gain Over March Estimates 0 f Last Year.

A summary of the March crop report for the State of Arkansas as compiled by the Bureau of Crop estimates, United States Department of Agriculture, is as follows:
 Wheat on Farms: Estimated stocks on farms March 1st, 44O. 900 bushels, compared with ZIG, 900 a year ago and 315, GOO two years ago. Price on March 1st to producers, $1.O7, com pared with $1. B a year ago and 87 cents per bushel two years ago.
 Corn on Farms: Estimated stocks on farms March 1st this year, 26, 100, 900 bushels, com pared with II, $50, 900 year ago and Is, ,929, 900 two years ago. Price March 1st to producers, 76 cents. compared with 93 cents a year ago and S2 cents two years ago.
 Corn of Merchantable Quality: The percentage of the 1915 crop which was of merchantable quality is estimated at S4 per cent, compared with S2 per cent of the 1914 crop and 79 per cent of the 1913 crop.
 Oats on farms: Estimated stocks on farms March 1st this year, 2,63O, 900, compared with l, ,56O, 900 a year ago and 1.717, 900 two years ago. Price March 1st to producers, 56 cents. compared with 64 cents year ago and 52 cents per bushel two years ago.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Verdict For Plaintiff.

In the case of A. H. Treadway vs. J. T. Keaton, tried in the circuit court here Monday, the jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff awarding Mir. Treadway $379.2O. In publishing the court docket in Tuesdays edition of The Spectator, the disposition of an entirely different case work ed itself in the wrong place thus making this item as printed, in- correct. We cheerfully make the correction.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Terral Visits Ozark.

Tom J. Terral, of Union coun- ty and candidate for secretary of state. was in Ozark several hours Wednesday meeting with the voters of Franklin county. MT. Terral served as secretary in the 1913 and 1915 terms of the Arkansas State Senate. and made a most enviable record while serving in that capacity. He is very enthusiastic over his prospects for nomination and says he will win by a large majority.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Sweet Potatoes In Franklin.

The Franklin County News published at Branch, says that J. A. King has shipped five cars of sweet potatoes, a total of 2, 300 bushels, and received 30 cents per bushel therefor. Mir. King states that his yield aver aged l40 bushels per acre.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Dr. Blackburn honored.

At a meeting of the Rexall Druggists in Little Rock last week Dr. E. w. Blackburn. local ReXall druggist, was honor ed with the office of president of the State Rexall Druggists Con- VentionS.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Shelby In Johnson.

Rev. J. L. Shelby, circuit rider. Fort Smith district of the Methodist church, is devoting his time this week to the eastern part of the circuit in Johnson county. He will preach at Hunt Town Friday night. at Bethle- hem Saturday night and at Bethlehem again Sunday after noon.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Morris Williams Wedding.

Elmer Morris and Miss Annie Williams were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the resi- dence of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Partain, at Altus, Tuesday even ing at 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. Partain officiating.
 Mir. Morris is a promising young attorney, while Mrs. Morris is one of Franklin county'S ablest teachers.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
In Bristol Tennessee.

A card received Thursday from Mrs. Lottie Garner who left several days ago for Mem phis, states that she remained at that place only about three days, going from there to Bristol. Am all O. k.; please send me The Spectator, says Mrs. Garner. They all appreciate The Spectator.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
BULLETIN:

Governor Hays Tuesday granted a 6O-day respite to Neal Mclaughlin and set May 2, for a hearing on pe- titions asking that his sen- tence be commuted. A hearing was set for Tuesday and the announcement of the respite and postpone ment of the hearing was made when attorneys and others assembled at t h e governors office Tuesday morning for a hearing. The governor said he postponed t h e hearing because he could not give the case proper attention at t h e present time.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Rhoton Speaks Here.

Lewis Rhoton. candidate for attorney general, spoke at the court house in Ozark Tuesday evening. Attendance was small due probably to the extreme blustery March weather attend ant on that night.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
B Indictments Returned.

It is reported that thlrty-two indictments were returned by the Franklin county grand juries at the term of court just closed. Seventeen were returned here and fifteen at Charleston.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Band Concert Appreciated.

The Ozark Merchants Band got together Saturday afternoon, assembling on the court house lawn. and proceeded to favor the large audience, which soon gathered about, with several well rendered selections. The music was highly appreciated as shown by the liberal applause given by the audience. Ozark has a very good band for the amount of practice it's members have received and the boys are due every encouragement pos sible.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Taken To Fort Smith.

Mrs. H. G. Earp, who resides near Poping was removed to a hospital at Fort Smith Tuesday night where she is said to be improving. She was accom- panied by Mr. Earp and sister, Mrs. Brannon. and Drs. War ren and Blackburn.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Preaching at Liberty.

Announcement is made that Rev. T. J. Hobbs will preach at Liberty Saturday night. March 11th, and Sunday morning at II o'clock. Everybody invited.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Pendergrass Locates Here.

w. J. Pendergrass and family arrived in Ozark Tuesday morn ing and are occupying their new residence on West Market street just completed. Mir. Fender grass is president and manager of the Denning Coal Company whose mines are located at Den- hing a short distance southeast of Ozark.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Marriage License Record.

Charles Emery, 22, and Miss Edna Nichols, Is, both of Ozark.
 Fred J. Waldron, 19, and Miss Lillie Willis, 16, both of Ozark.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

Harley Russell, J. E. Bryan and l.. M. Guthrie were busi- ness visitors to Fort Smith Thursday.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

Mrs. Clara Kessinger returned to her home at Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, after a visit here with Mir. and Mrs. Tom Harmed.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

Miss Niva Conatser was in Fort Smith Tuesday to attend the Al c. Field minstrel show.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10
Montgomery Funeral Wednesday.

Dubart Montgomery, who fell from the bridge over Gar creek last Tuesday afternoon was buried at Nichols Chapel ceme- tery Wednesday afternoon, fu- neral services being conducted Wednesday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. J. J. Galloway of the Methodist church at 1 o'clock. MT. Montgomery was 30 years of age. Tuesdays Spectator announced that Newt Montgomery, a brother of the deceased, was the one who fell from the bridge. This was in error, our reporter having been misinformed.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

Fresh Garden Seed at the Va riety Store. adv.
The Spectator., 1916-03-10

w. c. Harmed, of Clarksville, was in Ozark Monday. aguest at the Tom Harmed home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR SALE-One three burner Quick
Meal" gasoline stove: with oven !;
almost new. Call r. |. 65S.
FOR SALE-Horse and buggy. Call
at 1913 Fourth avenue between IL
and l o'clock or 5 and D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Wanted Male or Female Help.
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of George Hresanthopoulos,
deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate OF
George Hresanthopoulos, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, Judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at
the July term. on The first Monday in
July next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 26th day of April A. D. 1916
ROBERT ". RANK,
Attorney.
NJ. J. McENlRY, Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS
[. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau.l

Rain or snow on the eastern Rocky
mountain slope and rains from the
Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio valleys
to New England have resulted from
the southwestern low, the center of
which has advanced to Minnesota. At
Pierre, S. D., the rainfall during the
past "A hours has amounted to $50
inches, and at Green Bay, Wis. to I6s
inches. Another disturbance which is
over Florida is causing rains on the
south Atlantic coast. High pressures
and fair. decided cool weather pre-
vail in the Rocky mountain region,
freezing temperatures quite general
from Alberta and Saskatchewan,
southWestward to Colorado and Utah.
Owing TO the eastward movement OF
the Minnesota low and the Rocky
mountain high, fair weather is indicat-
ed for this vicinity tonight and Tues
DAY, with cooler tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
ALBERT HUBER. Attorney.
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Estate Of Marie Helfrich, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Emil Hotter, ad-
minlstrator with the will annexed and
administrator de bonis non Of the es-
tate Of Marie Helfrich, deceased, has
this day filed his final report and set
tlement as such in the probate court
Of Rock Island county, and hearing
On said report has been set for June
s, 1916, at 10 O'Clock d. m, at which
time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto, and II
no objections are fined, said report
will be approved at that time, and the
undersigned will ask for an order OF
distribution, and will also ask TO be
discharged
Rock Island H., May 13, A. d. 1916.
EMIL HOTTER.
Administrator with the will annexed
and administrator de honis non OF
the estate of Marie Helfrich, de-
ceased
schriver & Schriyer. attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
FACTORS and Builders.
Legal.
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

Guardians Sale OF Real Estate.
To all persons whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, The Central Trust & Saw
ings Bank, guardian of Custer Tomp-
kins and VERNE Tompkins, minors, by
virtue Of a decree of sale entered by
the PROBATE court of Rock Island, Hi
nois, at a regular term thereof. held
at the county court house, in the city
OF Rock Island, in said county, on the
Sd day of May A. d. 1916, will on the
sth day of June A. D. 1916, at the east
door of the court house, In the city OF
Rock Island, in said county, at thu
hour of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, sell
at public vendue. to the highest AMI
best bidder, for cash, all the following
real estate belonging to said minors,
situated in the county Of Rock IslanL
and state of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided two twenty -sevenths
| (2-27ths) of the west half (i2) Of the
northeast quarter ca of section
twenty-eight (2Sl in township seven
teen %. north range two (2), west OF
the 4th P. NJ. in Rock Island county,
Illinois, subject to their mothers dow
er therein.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
| sth day of May A. d. 1916.
CENTRAL TRUST & SAVINGS BANK.
/ Guardian OF said minors,
BY NJ, $. Heagy President.
Walker. Ingram & Sweeney,
! Attorneys Tor said Guardian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Executors Notice.

Estate of Gustaf Anderson, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Gustaf Anderson, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of Il
linois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the Hon.
BENJAMIN Bell, judge Of the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city Of
Rock Island, at the July term. on the
first Monday in July next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
TO attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment 10 the undersigned.
Dated 9Th day Of May A. D. 1916
BESSIE WYLIE, nee ANDERSON,
Executrix
]. T. & S. r. Kenworthy,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Administrators Notice.

huUllUISli htuI NUtiIts
Estate Of William H. Healey, de-
ceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate OF
William II. Healey, late Of the county
Of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, judge of the probate court OF
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the MAY term, on the first Monday
IN May next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend for
the purpose Of having the same ad-
1Usted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested 10 make Immediate pay
nent TO the undersigned.
Dated ninth day of May, A. D., 1916.
HERMAN HOLTORF,
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Motorcycles and Bicycles.

TIRES tall Makes. accessories.
lamps, etc; cut prices; SS5 Flying
Merkle bicycles at Wholesale price,
$50 torange and blue enameled( /:
125 East Third street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Superfuous Hair.

hair. moles, warts, or
face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss
A. NJ Kttredge, ! Argyle fats
Brady street, Davenport. Phone S04
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
For Sale-Farm Lands.
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SCOTT COUNTY FARM

240 ACRES well located and no better
land in the county, all titled and
the improvements cost at least $4,000
and are all in good repair and well
painted. Price $40 per acre. Will
carry back $4,000 on the farm at 5
per cent We show this farm from
Davenport by auto. For detailed in
formation call and see Gidius Thede,
2G9 Security building. Gidius Thede,
davenport, Iowa. Phone 4394W.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR SALE-Cheap, one-half ton auto
truck; first class condition, call r.
l. 1885 or 3570-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished room
for one or two gentlemen three
blocks from business district. Phone
r 35T0-K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Civil Engineers.

CIVIL engineer Walter \, Schroeder,
Civil enginee. surveys. maps. plats.
drawings, sos Safety Bldg. Phone IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR RENT Modern furnished room
2olS1a Third avenue. Flat /. Phone
1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

WANTED-Boys; you can easily earn
money while going 10 school; apply
r. !. News agency, l20 West Seven
tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Lost and Found.

LOST - Lady's noseglasses, in case
with Dr. Ludwig's name in same.
Notify The Argus Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR RENT-Modern furnished house
keeping rooms; phone, gas, 709
Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

FOR Strictly modern seven
room house, 929 Seventeenth street.