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The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
Resolute and Cheerful

Many years ago, when Henry knorpp of this city went stone blind, he must have after con- sidering the calamity. resolved that the truest wisdom is a res- olute determination" and pro- ceeded to make the best of the situation with a firm determina- ton that he would live and be happy, despite the darkness which had settled down to shut out his sight for all the rest of his days on earth. This reflec- tion, if you please. because of all the visitors to the Times office during the course of the year we find none more cheerfully opti- mistic than the same Henry Knorpp. He found his way to the office the other day to pay his subscription to The Times and when he went away alone, tapping out his route with his cane, he called back in response to a friendly goodbye that he did hope to come again some time. Fore life is still sweet to me-" he said.
 With a lion-hearted philosophy which does not permit him to repine, Henry Knorpp is a lesson of fortitude in the face of adver- sity. such as would break the heart and spirit of most people, and for that reason he is rather an inspiring character.
 His. the wisdom of a "resolute determination; his, the faith of one whose groping hands reach toward the Rock of Ages";; his, the spirit buoyed up by the age-old teaching that. beyond the river. we shall all be made whole, again. P le a sant Hill (Mo. Times.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
STRANGER DROPS DEAD
Man Believed to Be From Ozark
 Dies at Longview, Texas.

Longveiw, Tex, Nov. 5.-A man about 60 years old. believed to have been in Ozark. Ark. re- gently dropped dead here Tues day after getting off of a Texas & Pacific train. He wore good clothes and pair of shoes with the name of a firm at Ozark. His laundry mark was "B. E. B. 124." He was five feet, 10 inches tall. weighed about 150 pounds, and his hair was white. He wore a signet ring with the letter "B" with six small diamonds in the letter. No papers or baggage was found. The body is being held while efforts are being made to locate relatives.
 J. H. Dowdle received a tele- gram from Longveiw regarding the above, the shoes bearing his name. MT. DowdIe knows noth- ing about the man and does not remember selling shoes to man of that description.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
JACOWAYS SPEECH
 PLEASES BIG CROWD

Those who enjoyed the privi- lege of hearing the speech of Congressman H. M. JacoWay at the court house on last Friday night were fortunate indeed. re- gardless of what the political views of the nearer may have been.
 To the Democrats it was a clear and concise rehearsal of the party's accomplishments un- der the masterly leadership of Woodrow Wilson.
 To the Republicans it was a reminder of lost opportunities and an admonition to them that the people will not for always retain in power party whose leaders are unwilling or unable to redeem the pledges made in it's platform.
 To the Socialists it was a rev. elation of the fact that there is no longer any valid excuse for the existence of their party. for the Democrats have given to them and to the whole country as large a measure of the things they have asked for as is neces- sary for the general welfare of the country. and have done more to free the business of the coun- try from monopolistic control than could have been accom- plished by Debs, Benson and other imcompetents in a genera tiOn.
 He showed that under the Re- serve Banking Law the bank de- posits of the country have grown enormously. and that the money of the country. instead of being centralized in New York, is dis tributed among twelve regional banks in twelve different sec tions of the Union; that the Farm Loan bill will soon enable a farmer to obtain money at as reasonable a rate of interest as can be obtained by any other business man on like security that the Shipping Bill will re- store the American flag to the high seas from which it has long been a stranger: that the De- partment of Commerce is open ing up to the American business man the markets of the world for American products of the farm and factory; that our armJ and navy are fast assuming degree of efficiency that will win for them the admiration of the world while our president has piloted the old Ship of State through the troubled waters of 8 world war without a battle and with increased respect for the flag.
 He was as courteous to hls DO. litical opponents as it is possible
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08

Mrs. Deane entertained fifteen of her friends Tuesday afternoon at her home. Needlework and conversation was the pleasure of the afternoon. Dainty and de- licious refreshments were served Miss Gladys was assisted by Mrs. Ozment in serving.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
Salesman Wanted.

Industrious man to give part time to sale of lubricating oils and grease. specialties and paint. Commission basis until ability is established. Permanent position and wide field when qualified, if desired. Riverside Refining Co. Cleeveland, Ohio.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08

to be, but claimed for his party the glory of its unmatched achievements.
 His speech was well received and was interrupted with well earned applause.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
UNFORTUNATE TRAGEDY

A dispute came up between J. B. Powell and s. B. Hallum on the streets in front of Geo. Flee mans store about one o'clock Wednesday, over the election of the road overseer. Powell struck Hallum knocking him from the side walk, causing concussion of the brain. He was carried to the Blackburn Drug store and Black burn and Douglass attended him. He died about 2 o'lock without regaining consciousness. Sheriff Mcllroy took charge of Powell and he was placed in jail.
 Good Showing For Years Work.
 Rev. J. l.. Shelby. pastor of the Ozark Circuit. is finishing up a successful years work as the following record will show:
 He has baptised two hundred adults, one hundred a twenty five children: two hundred and twenty-three additions to the church. Three hundred and fif- ty have been converted. and he has made three thousand, one hundred pastoral visits. This is a remarkable record for minis ter to make, when we consider the territory that he has had to go over. Only a strong man, of Brother Shelby's cheerful spirit, could do it. He enjoys his work and is more than pleased with his report for the year, and we are safe in saying too. that his people are gratified. He has gained a large place in their af- fections. He is loved and es- teemed for his faithful service and work for his Master.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-11-08
VICTORY CLAIMED FOR WILSON

As we go to press the electoral vote for Wilson Is 288 and Hughes 243. All Amendments failed to carry. Demo- cratic ticket safe for Franklin county and the state. Full returns not in as we 20 to press. Act No. is defeated two to one.
Northern light., 1916-01-01
A START IN LIFE

Never miss a chance.
 A chance stirs and spurs strivi"g man to new and harder effort.
 X chance opens the door that was -smooths the road that wa. rough-brings down where you car grasp it and makes it real, the visio:
Northern light., 1916-01-01
THE POETS CORNER

If you see a tall fellow ahead of :. crowd, X l Ter If men marching fearless and proud, And you know of tale whose mt7e telling Aloud Would mean that his head must in anguish Be bowed,
 It. lr-tty good plan to forget t. If you know of skeleton hidden away In closet and guarded and kept from the day In the dark and whose showing whose Sudden display, Would cause grief and sorrow anti lifelong Di>may.
 It's pretty good plan to forget it. If yon know of thing that will darken the Joy
 Of man CT woman, girl or q boy, That will wipe out smile,or the least way Annoy
 \ fellow ,or cause any gladness |" cloy,
 It's a pretty good plan to forget 1t ~Anot
Northern light., 1916-01-01

We like it Have you tried the plan? We are not very successful ill inter esting pupils ill geography. What GO you do to succeed?
 Do your pupils or natives ill the vii lage tell yol interesting legends? Fire them at us. If it is a good shot it will hit the N L.
 Have you ever had hair raising experience ill travelling i'll Alaska? Boil 1t boWn and send 1t to us
 Brelk into print or break trace.
 Your Suffering Ed.
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 The following is from one of our old pupils of Wales, Alaska. Eight years ago lie was wee bit of lad il the second or third grade. We are quite glad to be remembered by the former pupils of Wales. There is a warm place i'll our heart for them.
 Nome, Alask:, NOV, 26, 1915. MT. Elmer F.. Van Ness
 Unalakleet, Alaska.
 Dear Old F-iend;-I always had no time to write to yon. Now l had very little time 10 write. have been here long ago will be here all winter l guess. Did yon forget me? My friend Elmer Ootok was here also hear that you were married few years ago. How are you getting along. everybody is we'll here. I aint got very much business here, I am through with
Northern light., 1916-01-01
WISE AND OTHERWISE

AN AGE OF WONDERS
 An old time Soltherner and his son were hoei:g cotton by tie road side when all at o:lte all automobile came teari g down tie road ,rt;sheC by ill q cloud of dust, a:ld was sool: out of sight. Neither lad see l no heard of such a thi g Lefo.e. Whi,e thus watching the dire tion i'll whicl tie thi"g rushed they were some what aniazed to hear coming Gow;' the rold q motorcycle, which rusEeC by i'll the direction of the auto "Wan Inever, 'piped the farmer Who'd a-thot that blamed thing had colt. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
WEEKLY REVIEW
 OF COTTON MARKET
Census Figures Show Rec Ord-Breaking COnsump-
 tion for March

New York April 14.-Nervousness unsettling influence in the cotton mar ket during the past week. Its effect however, seems to have been more in the direction of restricting business than of inspiring increased offerings and fluctuations have been compara- lively narrow and irregular July con- tracts, for instance, have fluctuated between 1210c and 11.92c, closing to- night at 11.97c, or practically un- changed as compared with the close of the previous week. There has been scattering liquidation and Liverpool has been rather a free seller of new crop deliveries, presumably on strad- dle account. The first May notice day will be week from next Tuesday and there undoubtedly has already been a disposition to even up May contracts but many sellers of May have replaced by purchases of later months, while near month contracts have been ab- sorbed by trade interests at discounts of from 15 to IS points as compared with July. This near month buying, with the continued absence of hedge selling or other indications of in
 
 helped to steady and bring stocks at counted interior towns has also served to restrict speculative offer ings.
 The first weekly report of the wealth. CT bureau indicated that early plant ed cotton had been damaged by low temperatures and mentioned other de- lays in the new crop start, but local traders evidently consider it too early in the season to buy aggressively on such advices, while some of the re- ports recently coming in say that Texas has received plenty of moisture and will show very fine conditions with two or three weeks of dry, warm weather. No other declines have been reported in ocean freight rates and the Liverpool selling of late months here has been accompanied by predictions that the difference between foreign and American markets will broaden to over 300 points. The census figures on supply and distribution showed a rec ord breaking domestic consumption for the month of March, fully meeting bull ish expectations, but the figures were offset to some extent by the continued light clearances and the stronger fea- lures of the statistical position have been attributed by local bears to the holding back of supplies in the interior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15

Montgomery, April H-(Special-) -)-Deci- sons were announced in the supreme court Thursday. April IS, 1916, as fol- lows:
 Anderson, c. 1.-The Commercial Finance Co vs. Cooper Bros, appeal from Talladega city court; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J.-Henry w. Dunn vs. F. J. Dean, as judge, etc., appeal from Con- ecuh circuit court; affirmed
 J. D. Searcy, ct al. vs. county of Gull man, appeal from Cullman circuit court; affirmed.
 F. M House, ct al vs. C. M. Davis, ct al., appeal from Anniston city court; af- firmed.
 Harry Mitchell, ct al. vs. J. J. Cudd, ap- peal from Morgan chancery court; af- firned.
 Sayre J.-Ex parte, Mary E. Edwards, petition of mandamus; mandamus de- nied.
 Dan Carmichael vs state of Alabama. appeal from Houston circuit court; af- firmed
 Max Karpeles, administrator, etc, vs. City Ice Delivery company, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15

points in moment. You will admire its stand for the whole truth when you every question pre- sented from every viewpoint. You will feel the appeal of its many interesting stories of individual experience and enjoy the humorous. sugees- tive cartoons. You will follow the example of 1,5O0OO0 others and read THE DIGEST from cover to cover Get this weeks number and see if you won't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
CELEBRATE DAY OF
 JEFFERSON'S BIRTH

Auburn, April 4.-(special)- anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jeff ferson was appropriately observed by the college, the address to the faculty and students being delivered by Presi- dent Robert F. Blackwell of Randolph Macon college, Ashland. Va The speaker delighted his audience with his informal discussion of many of the personal characteristics of Jefferson and laid particular stress upon his ser
 vices in behalf of religious freedom, public education and democratic gov ernment. He declared Jefferson was the most yAxsatile of Americas great men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, April Especial .)-Lieut. Julius B. Cooper of the Medical Reserve corps. living at Birmingham, upon rec mendation of Maj. Henry Page, Medical corps, U. s. A., has been promoted to the medical corps. Major Page, in his letter to the adjutant-general of Alabama, said he made the recommendation on account of the efficiency of the young officer.
 The Pasteur Institute people Thursday received a calf head from Dr. l.. l.. Dis mukes, Geneva, and at once pronounced the animal to have been mad No one was bitten by the calf, but J. l.. Shaw of Geneva had an abrasion on his hand, which the calf licked. It is thought that MT. Shaw will come here for preventive treatment
 State Superintendent of Education Will liam F. Feagin left Thursday night for Pass Christian, Miss, where he will at tend a meeting of the superintendents of education from all of the southern states. The meeting is to be held Friday and Saturday. Saturday night, MT. Feagin will proceed to New Orleans to attend the Southern Conference for Education and Industry.
 The governor Thursday issued two pa roles Mozele Holland, who had been sent up from Jefferson county for viola tion of the prohibition law, and Noah Townsend, sentenced to 10 years Tor rape, were released, subject their future good behavior
 The secretary of state Thursday re- ceived papers of incorporation from the following:
 Abbeville Publishing company, Abbe- vilie, Henry county; printing and pub fishing. It is capitalized at $2000 the sum of s1oOO having been paid in. The incor- porators are: o. B. Perry, w. Y. Fleming, w c. Bethune, and others.
 Tullis-G Gamble Hardware company, Inc, Montgomery, Montgomery county; gen eral mercantile It is capitalized at $780, GOO, the entire sum having been paid in fits incorporators are: Clayton T. Tullis, E. H. Tullis, J. R. Gamble, Gamble Hardware company, w. l.. Lancaster and d. A. Lancaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
DECISIONS BY THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, April 14.-(SpeciaL) ) List of decisions in the court of ap- peals of Alabama, Thursday, April IS, 1916:
 Pelham, P. J.-Jim Frye vs. the state of Alabama, from Monroe law and equity court; appeal dismissed.
 Springfield Fire and Marine Insur- ance company vs. G. J. Terrell, from remanded. Frown, J., not sitting.
 Brown, J.-Tom Howard vs. the state of Alabama, from Walker law and equity court; reversed and remanded
 Evans. J.-Alabama Great Southern Railroad company vs. Fannie Johnson, from DeKalb circuit court; reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Matte L. Stewart vs. Jennie S. Snider, appeal from Lawrence chancery court; reversed and remanded.
 John A. Gilliland vs William Arm strong, appeal from Morgan law and equity court; affirmed
 Gardner, J.-L. Reeves. ct al. vs. G. T. Jordan, appeal from Mobile chancery court affirmed.
 Tommie Dawson vs. the state of Ala bama, appeal from Marengo law and equity court; affirmed.
 Ignatius Pollak vs. Sallie Winter as administrator, etc., appeal from Cullnnan circuit; affirmed.
 T. R. Ryan, treasurer, etc. vs. F. M. Collins, appeal from Morgan law and equity court; affirmed.
 J. R. N. Thompson vs. Strong, Bagley and Bagley, appeal from Marshall cir cult court; affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15

of the Third Field artillery which will he in Anniston from June 1 to october 6.
 The Star received 8 letter today from Lieut. B. M. Bailey, who is now stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Tex, stating that approximately 234,0OG pounds of oats; 27S,- GOO pounds of hay and the same amount of other supplies such as cordwood, lime, crude oil, straw, bread, etc. as used last year will be needed at the camp this year.
 Farmers and merchants who wish 10 make bids furnishing any of those ma terials should communicate direct with Lieut. B. M. Bailey, Third Field artillery, Fort Sam Houston, Tex, and offer their prices or ask for a list of what IS wanted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, April Especial )-The fifth Sunday meeting of the Coosa River Baptist association will be held with the church at Laniers on April 30. An interesting programme has been prepared and prominent workers in the Sunday school interests of the state will be present.
 J. T. Miller, a prominent planter about 15 miles south of here, died yes terday after an illness of several months. He had lived for many years in Coosa county He was 72 years old and leaves a widow and several chil : dren. He was buried today in fam fly cemetery.
 T. P. Johnson, president of the board of commissioners of the city has designated the week from April IF to 22 as cleanup week. The various clubs of the city will cooperate with the off, ficials of the city in making the week successful one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
Y. M. c. A. Debating Society

The Y. M c. A. Debating society will meet tonight at S:15 p. m. in the asso- citation library. A large attendance is expected Instead of the usual debate there will be four original speeches on such subjects as they may choose by w. J. Ray, Fred Wilson, W. H. Baker and Henry Beatty. Membership in this society is open to all young men desirous of practice in debating and public speaking. There are no charges, and membership in the Y. M. ;. A. is not required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
Solved

From the Kansas City Star.
 Now, Johnny" said the teacher, "sup- pose you wanted to build 5000. house and had only s70o, what would you dor q spose I'd have to marry a girl with sS00' answered the young financier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
ARTILLERY CAMP
 STARTS IN JUNE

Anniston, April 14.-(Special.) .)-Anniston dealers and farmers in Calhoun county are offered an opportunity to make some big sales this summer with the coming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
Prouing The Digest 7

You need THE LITERARY DIGEST and we can prove it. Stop at newsstand, invest ten cents in this weeks number, and you'll have all the proof necessary. One glance through copy will convince you that it is the only sure way by which you can intelli&enty follow the worlds news and keep well informed on the events of the day. You will value. first of all. its tme-savne conciseness which helps to pick out any subject of interest and get the vital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-15
A RAILROAD EVOLUTION

When Dr. Douglas, eminent as a man of science, now slowly recovering from a somewhat protracted illness, became the executive head for Phelps, Dodge & Co., in the development of copper properties in Arizona. he undertook the construction of an excellent road from the mines to the rearest central station. It cost from S6 to $7 per load to transport the cooper over this road by mule power To re- duce the cost little railroad was con structed so successfully that not more than g was entailed for transporting the copper where before it cost from s6 to s7 a load.
 With the rapid development of Arizona copper properties by Phelps, Dodge & Co.,, it was made evident that profitable transportation would be furnished any railroad company whose lines were brought into proximity to the copper properties. Dr. Douglas therefore ap- preached Joseph Nickerson, at that time president of the Santa Fe Railroad com pany. to urge him to change survey for the contemplated extension of the Santa Fe system so as to bring the road with in convenient distance to the copper properties President Nickerson dismissed the proposition peremptoriy. and in such that he regarded it with contempt There upon, Phelps, Dodge & Co., determined to undertake work which President Nick erson had refused to undertake Out of this decision, by gradual growth and evolution, has been developed one of the best railroad properties in the United States-at least from the point of view or construction, equipment and opera tior
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1916-12-08
More Idaho Election Figures.

The official canvass Of the vote cast
in Idaho at the recent election was
completed at Boise last Saturday
night, and shows that the two cUnsti-
tutiOua amendments carried by
large majonties. On the prohibition
amendment the vote stood, yes 90,-
$40, no 35, ,i56; on the state land
amendment, yes 6i,073, no 3S,044
Idaho gave Wilson II, ,i9i plurality
over Hughes, and Alexander 574 over
Davis.
Only 34,7li votes were cast on
Judge Of the supreme court, while
over l34, 900 were cast on president.
Rice received 26, 664 votes and Dunn
l8,05O for supreme judge.
Burton l.. French for congressman
got the highest vote received by any
candidate on the republican ticket,
64,648. On the democratic side the
nigh votes were received by President
Wilson, 0,054, and Governor Alexan-
der, 1879