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The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Road Plans Completed.

Hugh R. Carter, state highway engi- neer, sent to Road Improvement Dis trict No. in Sebastian county plans and estimates for a road to be built between Fort Smith and Greenwood, IT miles. The road will cost s217 .000. The district is being formed in ac- cordance with the recent decision of the Supreme Court.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Bank Bandit Loses Nerve.

Mexico, Mo.-An attempt to rob the Mexico Savings Bank failed when masked robber, believed to have been. boy less than 20 years old lost his nerve after firing at Joel Guthrie, a bookkeeper Guthrie had refused to throw up his hands at the robbers re- quest. Guthries face was powoer- burned.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
To Learn of War Loans.

Washlngton.-The comptroller of the currency took steps to ascertain to what extent American banks have financed European nations at war. Re vised blanks mailed to all members of the federal reserve system to be used in the next bank call, require each bank to report the amount 1t holds of bonds, obligations or accept ances of foreign governments, inelud- ing South American.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
For a Citizenship Day.

Nashville, Tenn-The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, set aside July ? as citizenship day, when ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, set aside July ? as citizenship day, when ministers of the denomination are expected to deliver appropriate sermons.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Where America Leads.

washington-Tabl soon to be is- sued by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce will show this country stands first among the nations .n output of coal, iron and steel. cop per. petroleum and silver. It leads. too, in the production of cotton. corn, wheat, oats, apples. hay and tobacco.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Street Car Runs AMau.

Cincinnati.-A street car crowded with men. women and children be- came unmanagable here, ran wild on highland avenue downgrade for six blocks, jumped the track and crashed into a telegraph pole, causing the death of one woman and injury to 3s other persons.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Order %. 900 On Strike.

New York-In retaliation for the lockout of 60.000 workers on women's garments by the Manufacturers Pro- tective Association. the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union or. dered a strike of all it's members in this city. It is estimated the order will affect 1000 shops and s0.000 mem- hers
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Ira Thorne, years old, was killed instantly and his brothers, Eco, 10, and Zeen, s, were injured at Fort Smith when a wo-wheeled cart in which they were riding fell off of a culvert only five feet high. Their horse. which was blind, fell on top of Ira and Eco. Iras neck was broken and Zeo's back was injured Zeen was not badly hurt They drove too close to the edge and one wheel went over. Their weight on that side of the cart pulled the horse over the edge.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Reyes Will Surrender.

chief of the medical staff of the Car ranza army. announced that satisfac- tory arrangements had been made for the surrender of Canuto Reyes and his lieutenants. All have accepted amnesty on terms offered by General Trevtno.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The Arkansas Association of Tn. surance Agents closed it's annual con vention at Little Rock and reelected the following officers: Joseph c. Myers, Helena. president; Henry Of fenhouser. Texarkana. vice president. and F. M. Allen, Helena, secretary treasurer.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Methodists For Peace.

Saratoga Springs, N Y.-Assurances that Methodists of the United States were in sympathy with President Will sons efforts to keep the United States from becoming involved in the Euro pean was was voiced here by Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Oklahoma Is Launched.

Philadelphia.-Th Oklahoma, the latest oil-burning superdreadnought added to the United States navy, built at an approximate cost of s7000000. was placed in commission at the Phil adelphia navy yard The ship Is com manded by Captain Roger Wells.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
To Pass No Deserters.

Berne.-The Swiss troops on all their frontiers have been instructed 10 permit no deserters to pass in the fu- ture, no matter from w4.ich country they come. This step was taken to avoid diplomatic complications.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
To PharmaeY Board.

Governor Hays appointed Dr. ]. s. Shields of Forrest City member of the State Board of Pharmacy to sue ceed s. J. MeMahon of Philadelphia, deceased and Booker Latimer of De Queen to succeed R. A. Warren of Clarksvile, resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Named to Nurses Board.

Governor Hays appointed Miss Menia I've of Fort Smith member of the State Board of Nurse Exami- ners to fill the unexpired term of Miss Belle Mcknight of Pine Bluff, recent ly resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Action For indemnity.

New Thlrty-fve persons. rep resenting victims of the German sub marine attack upon the Lusitania a year ago, has agreed to cooperate in a demnd through the Department of State at Washington upon the Ger man government for damages.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Funston To ston Arms

Washington Special orders have been sent to General Funston by Sec military precautions to prevent am munition and arms from reaching any but authorities of the Carranza gov ernment
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Nurse Examiners to Meet

The State Board of Nurse Examin, CTS will meet at the Capitol, May 23, 24, to pass on applications for state license. Applications can be procur- ed from the secretary. Mrs. F. w. Aydlett. 1900 Park avenue.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Assessment Books Mailed

State Auditor NJ. F. Dickinson mailed out to county assessors per 1915 taxes. Real estate tax books will be mailed before June 1.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
sonn. 900 For Relief.

Phvadelphia.-M than s200,000 for the Polish and Red Cross stations of the central powers was raised at the German-American hazar which closed here, and which drew an at- tendance of 10000.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
New Deputy Appointed.

J. B. Dunlap of Helena, member of the last legislature, succeeded c. M. Clark of Philadelphia as a deputy in the office of Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges. MT. Clark. who was appointed early this year to sue ceed J. R. Croeker, resigned recently.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Pay In $5.osa.85.

A. NJ Wood, sheriff and collector O. Green county. paid into the state treasury s5,0S3S5 on account of the general revenue fund. the amount paid In being in state warrants.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
enuernment tn Fix Prices

Rome.-A decree has been promui- gated empowering the government to fix maximum prices for the sale of all merchandise essential to the agricrA tural industry.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Dr. c. H. Brough. Democratic nomi- nee for governor. will be the princi- pal speaker at a reunion of the South west Arkansas Confederate Veterans at Lewisville Saturday. May 13.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The Chicot Spectator says the cut warns have wrought much havoc m the vicinity of Lake Village recently and that some crops will have to be replanted.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11
Anchoraqe Strike Ends.

Seward, Alaska.-The strike of workmen on the Anchorage division of the United States railroad for high. CT wages was declared of.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Traces of oil have been found at Bueksville, Montgomery county, and oil men from distance are now pros pecting there.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Dave King and two of his cousins who i've near Pangburn captured nine young wolves recently and brought them home alive.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Sang" diggers are out in great numbers in the hills of Arkansas searching for ginseng, which is cas- fly salable at S7 a pound
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The Wild Cat Gas and Oil Company brought in a 25,OO0,000 foot we'll near Van Buren The well has been pro ducing 1,500,000 cubic feet of gas for the past two days. The No. well promises to be the largest in the Kib- Ter field It is located near We'll No. 1, which was a 21.000,000 foot well.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Heavy damage was done to fruit in the vicinity of Winslow by destruc- tive hail storm last week.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The debt of the city of Blytheville is now s4,96729.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The Southwestern Telephone Com many installed a receiving megaphone in the First Presbyterian Church at Dardanelle, where revival services are in progress so that telephone sabscrib- DTS who cared to hear the sermons could do so while sitting at their homes.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

bursting soda pop bottle destroyed the sight of the right eye and badly cut the face of Ernest Graham, a mer. chant of Lake City. He was brought to Jonesboro for treatment.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Fire, beneved to be Of incendiary origin, destroyed the new s8,0O0 school building at Houston. The fire started between 4 and o'clock a. m. There was no fire in the building the day be. fore.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The baccalaureate sermon for Con- way High School will be preached Sunday. May IA, by the Rev. Samuel Stanworth of Little Rock, pastor of Pulaski Heights Methodist Church. the following Friday night William N. James of Little Rock, an alumnus of the school, will deliver the class address. Diplomas will be awarded to fl graduates.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Declared beaten on unofficial re- turns, then declared the winner on the official returns. J. T. M. Holt of Hope saw the Democratic nomination for representative from this county slip from his grasp when the Democratic County Central Committee re-counted the vote in the recent primary and found that J. w. Ellis had defeated MT. Hol. by three votes.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Two cars of strawberries were shipped out of Alma. The prevailing street price is $2.50 a crate. The Der " crop1h this section will be the lar pest in many years.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Here's little story of Arkansas land values. Eight years ago pr. J. c. Hughes of Walnut Ridge bought so acres of land near that town. He paid s250 for it. Last year he planted A acres of the tract to rice and after holding 75 bushels for this seasons planting he received $1.675 for his riceErop. Recently Dr. Hughes sold for s4,700 the tract which cost him S250 and which produced in one year more than seven times what it cost.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Vhe berry crop of White county is large, and hundreds of pickers will be busy harvesting for the next two weeks. The fruit crop also is good.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Six hundred and eight dollars, stolen by gypsy girl and two women from the Farmers bank at Alicia, was recovered at Hoxie by Sheriff Owens when he arrested a band of gypsies, among which were the three suspected of the theft.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Former Governor George W. Dona- ghey threw his hat into Arkansas po- litical ring. and from his headquar- ters in the Majestic Hotel, where he and Mrs. Donaghey have been so- journing. announced his candidacy for United States senator. MT. Donaghey will oppose United States Senator Jo- seph T. Robinson for reelection.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

What Fort Smith is willing to do toward putting the Jefferson Lakes-to- the-Gulf Highway through Western Arkansas was evidenced in a very substantial way when. with all mem- bers save one present, and with both the present and the next years coun. ty judges present and supporting the movement, the Fort Smith district quorum court pledged $45,000 in aid of putting 30-mile link of concrete road across Sebastian County.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Three new hotels, besides numer- ous other buildings, are under con- struction at Rush. They are the Rush hotel, by J. M Jackson of West Plains, Mo. the Commercial by Pruett & Williams of Melville. and the Brockman, by B. F. Brockman.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Secretary E. B. Bloom of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce was notl- fled by Secretary Earle Hodges of the Arkansas Press Association that about 150 members will arrive here about 4 o'clock on the afternoon of May H. Secretary Bloom is working on plans to entertain the visitors. who will be given an automobile ride, followed by luncheon at the Hotel Pines,
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

J. W. Fulton of the First National bank of Dewitt has collected figures to show that during the 12 months from March, 1915, to March, 1916, the following products. all of which could have been raised in the Dewitt terri tory, were shipped into Dewitt: Grain and grain products. 6,0S9,302 pounds; canned goods, 119,349 pounds; meat, 173,149 pounds; also seven carloads of horses and mules. The figures are be- ing used to further the safe farming campaign in Arkansas county.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

IT. E. Vandalsen, who has been edi- tor and publisher of the Perry Coun- ty News, has severed his connection with that paper, having sold his inter- est to Dr. A. F. Leigh who becomes editor and publisher.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

W. A. Welchel, foreman of the grand jury in session at Fayetteville. received a letter from Gov. Hays in which the governor stated that he could not permit the original papers in the Whftenor case to be sent 10 Fayetteville for use in the investiga- tion of alleged wholesale forgeries em- ployed to secure the pardon of White nor. Whitenor was pardened after having served only a few weeks of three-year sentence for the killing of Nathe Anthony in July, 1914.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

At mass meeting at Hoxie s40o was subscribed for oiling Texas street for a distance of 400 feet
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Chief Clerk l.. B. Brown of Little Rock, United States postoffice inspec- tor held an examination for proficien- cy in the Batesville postoffice and the Batesvile force made the following unusual scores: w. H. Jones, 99.9O: Lloyd Moseley, 99.90; Earl Wade. 99.51: Arch Brewer, 99.4S. This is the states best record, it is said Ia
 YIrs. Cow and Wight are assisting in building community dipping vat about six miles northeast of Lonoke. This makes about 20 vats in Lonokc county.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

Governor Robert L. Williams of Ok. lahoma will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Arkan- sas Bar Association in Little Rock May 30-31.
The Monticellonian., 1916-05-11

The Pine Bluff City Council finally passed an ordinance granting to the Hot Springs, Pine Bluff & Mississippi River Railway a franchise for 37 years over streets and alleys of the city.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
COBURN'S MINSTRELS
Al Opera House Saturday Night.

The mere mention of the name
"Coburn" sends a thrill of JOY through
ones body, and the fact that he is to
bring his greater minstrel to the Lam
caster Opera House next Saturday
night, is indeed JOY that knows no
bounds. Those who have seen this
wonderful minstrel could not conceive
that it could be improved upon. but we
are assured that this years shows have
reached the height of minstreldom.
The ensemble opening is departure
from oIdtme stereotype groupings and
ideas. introducing the entire company
in Charlie Gano's latest minstrel con-
ception Americas Millionaire Hunt
CLUB" that has been royalty received
before Kings and Queens Of many
countries,
Reserved seats are now on sale at
McRoberts Drug Store General ad-
mission so cents. children % cents.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
BILLY" IS ALRIGHT.

That BILLY" Swope, a former Lam
caster boy, but now located at Lex
ington in making sure that he will not
lose his vote at the coming November
election, the Lexington Herald has the
following to say:
~. w. Swope. Of the Fayette Cigar
Company, went to Lancaster yesterday
to register so he could cast his first
vote at the November election for
Woodrow Wilson. He had changed
precincts here September ~ and could
not vote in Lexington. the sixty-dav
precinct regulation preventing. He
made the seventy five mile trip
only to find after his arrival there that
registration was not required in Ian.
caster, the town being Of the fifth class.
Swope is one of the few persons of
the Swope name in this section who is
full-fledged democrat.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
A Big SUCCESS
Large Crowd Enjoy Good Speeches.

1t was a rousing Democratic meeting
held at the court house Saturday after
noon. when speeches were made by
Messrs j. E. Robinson G. b. Swine.
broad, G. Z. Walker, J. l. Hamilton.
r. II. Tomlinson. II. C. Kaufman. and
Congressman Harvey Helm. The
speeches were short but each speaker
brought from the large crowd round
after round of applause. when telling
points were made in favor of the re-
election of President Wilson. Dem
ocrats are becoming aroused and will
get out full vote on November 7th.
Many request were made that Chair
man Elkin bring his team of speakers
to the various school houses in the
county before election day. which he
has agreed to do.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
FISHING PARTY RETURNS.

After weeks angling on the waters
of Rockcastle river and full to over
flowing with experiences Of recent
catches. squirrel pies. fried chicken. a
la Charity. and Poplar Root sweet
potatoes. the fishermen reported in our
last weeks issue. drove into Lancaster
Tuesday night and have been enter
tanning their leftover friends with
their many catches and happy hours
spent at the home of Mrs. Charity
Poynter. near the banks Of the famous
Rockcastle. Sad to relate however.
they found the Cumberland river mud
dy and their entire time was spent on
the Rockcastle. They all admit I'VE
had fairly good luck" and give Judge
Fred Frisbie credit for landing the
largest catch. which was sseven pound
salmon and measured twenty nine in
ches. They report total Of about rs
fish mot pounds) caught during the
week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
96 ADDITIONS
During Christian Church Revival.

The revival which closed last Sunday
night after two weeks meeting at
the Christian church, resulted in &c adj
ditions being added to this congrega-
ton. DIR. Crayton Brooks and MIR.
Fred Warner, made many warm friends
during their stay in our city. who will
always remember them pleasantly and
wish for them a rich harvest in their
new fields. They go from here to
Johnson City. Tenn, where they will
conduct a two weeks meeting.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
A MASTER STROKE.

And now they have gotten Former
President Taft going around making
the charge that the eigh-hour- law is a
force bill. The whole pack is now
yelping in unison to that effect but the
people see the purpose. Wilson and
the Democratic Congress prevented the
strike and did it because the interest
of the country demanded it. not be-
cause the brotherhoods forced it, 1t
was master stroke by master hand.
and saved the country great loss and
suffering.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
GOOD SHOW.

The children of the Odd Fellows
home. under the auspices Of the local
lodge. will give delightful entertain
ment ut the school Auditorium to-
morrow night. Forty boys and girls
will take part in this entertainment.
A brass band of twenty pieces and
a girl orchestra of fourteen pieces,
will be well worth the small price Of
admission which is only twenty-five
cents for adults and fifteen cents for
children,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
FEATURE EDITION
NEXT Week.

Next weeks edition of the Record
will contain many interesting features
embracing a writeup of some of Lam
casters prominent business instituI lions.
The articles are entirely original and
will be written by Mr.. j. G. Claiborne,
special feature newspaper man. who
has been in the city for several days
familiarizlng himself with local con-
ditions. There will be many extra
copies of this issue circulated, assuring
our advertisers of very large audience
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING.

Hon. c. II. Brough. Democratic
nominee for Governor Of Arkansas, will
speak in the Court House here next
Monday evening. beginning promptly
at 1880 o'clock. Mr.. Brough is one Of
the finest campaigners on the stump
this year, the National Committee
having assigned him to make thirty
speeches in the state of Maine during
the recent campaign. We are indeed
fortunate in securing this highly edu-
Gated orator for Lancaster. Every
voter in the county should come out
and give him hearty welcome. Ladies
especially invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
DAKOTA JACK" HERE.

Friends of DIR. J. J. Pursley and wife
were glad to welcome them at their old
home last week, where they have been
making some sale contracts with the
different drug stores Throughout the
blue grass. DR.. Pursley is firm be-
lever in advertising and he tells Of
some wonderful results that a few in
ches of advertising have recently
brought him through the medium Of the
press. He has contracted with Stormes
Drug Store to handle his goods in this
territory and his advertisement will
appear in every issue Of the Record for
several months. Read them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
CANDY KITCHEN

In this issue Of the Record appears
the advertisement Of the new Candy
Kitchen. which has just been opened
next door to the Puritan. on Lexington
street. where fresh candies of every
description Is made and offered for sale
At prices that arr reasonable and that
will appeal to the tastes of the m ost
fastidious. Mr.. Coy Sanders is the en-
terprising proprietor of this new ven
ture in Lancaster and we speak for him
liberal share of your patronage.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
DESERVED PROMOTION.

Everyone will be glad to hear that
Bert" Soper has been promoted in
the l. & N service as chief check clerk,
but will be sorry to learn that he will
have his office at Richmond instead Of
Lancaster. where he is 30 well and pop
ular known. He assumed his duties
there this week and his wife expects
to JOIN him in few DAYS. Bert is a
hard worker. polite and thoroughly
competent to perform the duties as
signed him,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
FAIR and WARNER"

The above is the title Of the latest
farce success. presented by Selwyn and
Company. and will he shown at the
Lexington Opera House Friday and
Saturday with q matinee Saturday
afternoon Of this week. This splendid
show returns IN answer to tremen.
dous demand from all parts of the
country. Fair and Warmer" is the
merriest of tales. divulged in three acts
OF mounting drama and high-pitched
comedy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
RAISE ADVERTISING RATES
TO MEET COST OF PAPER

Paducah. Ky, Oct, 18th Uniform
rates for advertising and job work
were adopted at the meeting OF the
First District Press Association in Pa
ducah. and the high cost Of print paper
was discussed, but no remedy was with
in the power of the newspaper owners.
However, they agreed that expenses to
meet the embarrassing condition could
be reduced and higher rates on sd-
vertising, job work and subscriptions
were suggested as the only alternative.
A minimum rate Of ten cents an inch
for foreign advertising in plates was
fixed. with five cents an inch additional
If the type had to be set. A rate of
not less than So. so for cards. legal ad-
vertising and stray notices was agreed
upon. as was a schedule Of prices for
job work. The next meeting will be
held the last Friday in December.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1916-10-12
May mean PEACE.

Despite official denials by Count Won
Bernstorff. the German Ambassador.
and the United States State Depart
ment that Ambassador Gerard, return
ing from Berlin, is bringing direct word
from Emperor William asking President
Wilson's intercession for peace. the re-
ports fail to down. add the dramatic
arrival of the U-boat with papers for
the Ambassador Saturday added zest
to the reports.