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The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
DURING HALF THE TIME HE HAS
RESIDED IN ARkANSAS-RE-
CElVED APPROXIMATELY 100000
FROM THE TAX PAYERS.
WAS NOT A VOTER
., IN l9O4-5-6-7-S
Paid Tax Only When He Began Run
81 ming for Governor.
To the People Of Arkansas:

" Ni'N NOPiN VI ~ NalSdos
n The professor is strong for wanting
TO make Othe people pay their taxes,
but he is weak on paying taxes him
s&elf, For the first six years the pro
fessdr was in Arkansas (teaching po-
iitioal economy in the university, he
drew approximately $4,000 from the
taxpayers Of the state, and only paid
one little measly dollar in taxes back
to the state The poll tax goes into
the common school fund, to help sup
port the common schools, and to edu-
cate the little children of Arkansas
The following table, taken from the
records OF Washington county, shows
that he did not pay one cent Of taxes
for the years 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907
and 1908, although he was being fed
and clothed by the tax payers Of Ar
kansas during that time.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
Notice for Publication
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR

Dec. oath 1915
Notice is hereby given that Charley Braden
of Wlcockson, Ark, who, on May 20th 1912,
made homestead entry No 099O7, for W half
NV quarter and W half sw quarter, Section 2,
Township 1G north, Range 20 west, 5th Prin.
Meridian, has fled notice of intention to
make three year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the Register
and Receiver United States Land Office, at
Harrison, Arkansas, on the 10th day Of Febr.
1916,
Claimant names as witnesses: Ben SCaggS,
of Jasper, Ark, Wesley Grow, OF WilCoCkSOn,
Ark, Mortica Grow, and Sam Bradcn OF viii
CockSOn, Ark. -...
BRICE b. HUDGINS
Register
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
Warning Order

In the Boone Chanccry Court, March Term
1916
ThoS Akin Plaintiff,
VS.
John ThySOD Defendant
The State of Arkansas to the said defhndant
You are hereby warned to appear in this
court within thirty days and answer to the
plaintiff herein,
Witness my hand and seal of said court this
January Goth 1915
MARVIN HATHC0AT, Clerk
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29

Don't be afraid that the price will
rise soon at Casey's Feed Store for we
have large hoidines booked and will
give our customers the benefit.
Phone 37+.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
For Saie.

Fresh milk cow, good stock; can be
seen on East Prospect Ave. A bar
gain. Inquire at this office
V. l., GIBSON.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
THAD BERRY,
Notary Public.
My commission expires February l,
1919.
Or, Brouuh Paid No Poll Tax.


The Doctor is strong for the Uni
versty (paying him), but apparently
does not care to help the common
school fund himself.
He talks about good roads, but for
five years, while a resident Of Arkan-
sas, he did not pay any road tax, the
only road he cared for apparently,
being the road to the state treasury,
He loves Arkansas for what he can
get out Of the treasury, it seems. He
came here to accept well-payins po-
sition, and the chances are that when
defeated in this race he may go West,
where his fortune is located He has
been paid approximately 100000 by
the taxpayers of this state, and | un-
derstand forwards his surplus money
to the Utah National Bank, in Ogden,
Utah, where he has wealth, estimated
al from thirty to fifty thousand dol
lars--thus not paying any taxes on
this money in Arkansas, and depriy-
ing the banks Of Arkansas OF this de-
post.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
Advertising Lead Pencils.

S2s per 1000; Sl5,1s per 500, Other
advertising novelties. Price on ap.
plicatiou. G.. *, McNlSH, Box 5S7,
Harrison, Ark.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
For Sale or Lease. .

modern homes, bath, steam heat.
strictly new and up.to-date, For rent,
or will sell for less than cost, Gro.
W. O'NEAl,
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
w arning Order.

No, l22l, IN the Chanccry Court Il Boone
County Arkansas
W. V. Gutherie and II. Hunt doing business
as Gutherie & Hunt, Pitt,
VS.,
Novelty Candy Company ct al Deft,
The State Of Arkansas to the Novelty Candy
Company you are hereby warned to appear in
this court within thirty days and answer the
II. Hunt doing business as Gutherie & Hunt.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this
18th day Of January 1916.
Seal MARVIN HATHCOAT Clerk.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
Negroes to Be Assessors.

He advocates the assessment OF the
real estate In Arkansas by the JUS
tices OF the peace in each township,
which he says will make everybody
assess their property. II is well known
that there are one hundred and nifty
negro justices OF the peace in South
and East Arkansas. | know that the
people in those sections are not for
that plan, and that the white voters
OF the other parts OF Arkansas will
not force II upon their neil hbOrs in
that part OF the state, am not in ia.
vor OF any new Offices, but 1t might be-
we'll TO employ some additional collec-
tors In Washington County to help
collect the poll tax from Professor
Brough We should not be surprised
that the professor advocates negro as
SCISSORS, as it Is in line with his
speech made in behalf OF the negro
race IN Washington, ID, c. in which
he said that the white man should
not object to being the winning part
ner Of the negro
Qualified Voter Only Six Years
The records OF Washington County
show that the professor has been \
qualified elector OF Arkansas only six
years. although he has been drawing
A hish salary for twelve years; and
syeryboAy knows that he has been All
The Harrison times., 1916-01-29
State Of Arkansas, County OF
WashingtOn-ss.

|, Thad Berry, notary public with
in and for the county and state afore-
said duly commissioned and acting,
do hereby certify that, so far as ! have
been able to ascertain, after having
made a diligent search Of the records,
the foregoing is a true and correct
statement OF personal and real estate
assessments and tax receipt books Of
Washington county. Arkansas. so far
as the same show any assessments
made or taxes paid by DR.. C. II.
Brough Of Fayetteville, Ark.
In witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and seal of office at
Fayetteville, Ark, this January Is,
1916.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
Minnesota G. o. p. Leader Dies

ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. 21-C. A. Cong
don. Minnesota member OF tho Republican
National Committee. dIod at his st. Paul
Hotel apartment today Heart disease
caused his death. which was expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

onvoys Of Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and
Turkey are being deported A new ult-
matum is reported TO have been sent to the
Government
their decree II they took over King Cons
stantins's Government az their troops
patrol nearly throe-fourths OF tho territory,
while all tho coast Ia under the guns Of
British. French and italian warshIps,
dispatch from Salonlca TO tho Times
quotes Eleutheros Nenigelos, head Of the
Greek revolutionary Government, as say
Ing:
I'm fighting this 1ght wo wish to wipe
out the stain placed upon Greco by the
disroEard OF treaty obligations to Serbia.
We wish to play a part in tho freeing OF
our territories which have been invaded by
the Bulgarlans. We cannot he accused OF
being nnti-dynastic II we have come into
open conflict with the crown on account of
the system Of despotlsm set up In Athens, "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
SERBIAN ATTACKS BEATEN
BACK ON MOGLENA FRONT,
BERLIN'S REPORT SAYS

BERLIN, Nov Al
The Entente forces that captured Monas-
tir are trying to feel" their way ahead
with vanguard operations toward tho new
Bulgar-German positions says tho war
once today In report on Macedonian
hghting. In tho Muglena Mountains, Serbian
attacks were repulscd On the struma plain,
part OF which has been flooded by rains,
there have been small ensagements
Tho text OF the Official report follows:
"Between Presba Lake and tho Cerna
River the enemy Is feeling his way ahead
with vanguard operations toward the Ger
man and Bulgarian positions. Serbian At
tacks Mt some points on the Mogiena front
which had been preceded by strong bonn
bardments. failed On the inundated Struma
pain there were engagements between
accommodating detachments"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
GERMANS PREPARE TO RETAKE
DOUAUMONT; ALLIES SOON
TO RENEW SOMME ATTACK


The continuous and violent bonbnrdment
or tho French position at Fort Douaumont
by German artillery on the verdun front is
believed here to Indicate that the Germans
VIII mako tremendous effort 10 recapturs
the work.
There was heavy cannonadlnE along the
Somme front during the night. The British
are opening the way for direct attack
upon Miraumont, one OF the chief bastIons
IN the systems OF defense on the western
SIDE OF Bapaume. The Germans are Btriv-
Ing desperately to hold this point of sup
port because of its strategic Importance
Miraumont lies upon high ground on tho
north bank OF the Ancre. A railroad and
numerous highways pass through IT, 1t iB
five miles from Bapaume.
Fort Douaumont, about which there is
now much activity, ls one OF the defensive
works northeast OF Verdun. The work
was seriously damaged by the explosion OF
three sixteen-inch shells in the very center
OF the fortihcatIons while the Germans
held II.
Wounded men from the verdun front
call the battle-swept ground around Forts
Douaumont and Vaux vast cemetery. II
Is deep with mud and dotted with shell
craters filled with water. Numberless
corpses are floating upon these miniature
lakes or are sticking half buried from the
mud.
LONDON. Nov. II.
Raiding of enemy trenches at CONNIE
court. Roolincourt and Ypres was reported
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

- pressure which n now admitted consti-
tuses the Eravest menace 10 Runanla.
The Rurnanian army IL IN the greatest
danger of being cutnanked II the German
o,iielal ststemene fpecifyiug nesr approach
OF the Teutons toAtcraIovn fs accurate, The
Rumanians are being forced back down the
valley OF the jul Meanwhile Won r'aiken-
hayn, with force estimated at half a
nl'llon men, is sweeping around their rear.
steadiiy lessening the gnp through which
tney must retreat, and cireumscribinE that
llne OF retreat 30 that It's direction, appar-
sntly, must be due east Unless there II n
diversion somewhere else in the Balkan
campaign to stop Won Falkenhayn's thrust.
" appeared almost certain that complete
evacuation Of the western part OF Rumania
would be necessary to save the RumanlAn
SnS rms diversion, II is admitted, can
best be made by the Russians.
Hope was also expressed here today that
,ne pursuit OF the TeutonIc- Bulgarian army
thrown out or Monhstlr would be sufficiently
not to halt Won Falkenhayn. Berlin Of
ncial reports admit reinforcement OF these
lorces Meanwhile experts believe General
sarraii OF the victorious Allied forces Ia
nurryins on to Prilep. 10 which point the
Ieutonio forces withdrew, and plans TO
throw out his columns in a thrust east
ward against Negotln. on the Nardar River.
such blow would be menace to the
bulgarian positions. and. II successfully
maintained, forcing withdrawal OF the Bull
gerians would open the way to further for
ward movements by the British expedition
operating northwestward from salonicn.
An Amsterdam dispatch today quotes
Major Moraht. the Berlin Tagebiatts mill
tary expert, as admitting the great Btra-
teglcal Importance" OF Monastir. He was
quoted as BayinE "of course retreat 10
unpleasant. but tho Allies real succesa was
political-becauso the serblans retook the
city Monastir can't help Rumanla"
Amsterdam also quotes the Berlin vos-
slsche Zsttung as chhracterizlng MonastIr'B
loss as 'regrettable"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
ARTILLERY COMBATs ONLY
ON S0MME AND MEUSE
REPORTED BY BERLIN

BERLIN, Nov. 2l,--Artillery duels but
no Infantry actions were reported from the
somme and Vordun fronts by tho German
War ONCE today on both sides of the
Ancro River and in tho sector OF st Pierre
Vast Wood the big Eunhre was especially
heavy.
The ofiicial report reads as follows!
Army group OF Prince Rupprocht-
Our artillery has been engaged against
hostile batteries and has also lombard
ed tho enemy's points OF support Good
effects were noticed Heavy Eunfire was
directed against our positions on both
sides OF tho Anoro River and at ST.
Pierro Vast wood. There were no In
fantry engagements.
Army group OF tho Crown Prince
(Verdun front)--In Champagne and on
tho Meuse River during q few hours OF
tho day the activity OF the artillery
was revived
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
LONDON. Noy. .

Central News dispatch from Athens
declares the Greek Cabinet has refused the
demand OF Admiral Fournet. representing
tho Allies. that German. Austrian, BuEa-
Tian and Turkish Ministers leave the capital
before tomorrow.
The dispatch states that another meet
Ing OF the Cabinet will be held before the
matter is definitely determined.
on account OF the national unrest in
Greece and tho political intriguss. the
ALLIED Powers are on the point OF assuming
control OF tho Government at Athens, ac-
cording to dispatches arriving here today.
All tho country, except tho revolutionlsts
and small section OF tho regular military
force. is being dlsarmed Tho diplomatic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
ALLIES ULTMATUM
TO GREECE EXPIRES
Teutonic ENJOYS Must Be Gust
ed From Athens by Tonight,
Entente Demands

LONDON. Nov at.---Ths situation in
Greece 10 Of the sravest Importance. says a
Reuter- dispatch from Athens dated Sun.
day.
The nature OF the Allied demands formu-
lated Saturday" said the correspondent. '1s
concealed. but Il is inferred that they took
the form OF an ultimatum expiring touior-
row"
The Daily Chronicles correspondent says
that Admiral Du Fournet, commander Of
the Allied feet notified the German. Aus.
trlan, Bulgarian and Turkish legations at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

The British stSamHhip Rowanmoro vaa
sunk on october 20 while bound from
Baltimore for Liverpool with n cargo Of
cotton There were two Americans in the
crew. Survivors declared that tho sub
marine continued to she'll tho ship while the
crow was taking to the llfeoats A short
time after the ship was destroyed the semI-
official Overseas Nows Agency, OF Berlin.
announced that n German submarine had
sunk the Rownnmore because she was an
enemy ship carrying contraband OF war to
the enemies OF Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
GERMANY DENIES BREAK
OF SUBMARINE PLEDGE
Note to u. s. Asserts Rowan
more Survivors Owe Lives to
U-Boat's Precautions
BERLIN. Nov. Fl.


The German Government has handed a
note 10 the United states Embassy natly
denying that II has violated its submarine
pledge to the United States.
The note was reply to an American
communication relative TO the sinking Of
the British steamship Rowanmore and three
other steamships which we're lost in Sep
tember.
The German Government admits that a
submarine sank the Rowanmore. but denies
that lifeboats containing survivors were
fired upon. The reply declares that Il was
to precautions taken by the Germans that
tho men on the Rowanmore owed their lives
Admission is made also that one Of the
remaining three steamships, the Antwerpen
was sunk by a submarine. II Ia denied
that any OF the principles OF international
law were violated, however.
In respect to the other two ships the
German Government says that they were
not sunk by n submarine.
In tho absence of Ambassador Gerard the
note was received by John Grew. secretary
TO tho Embassy. and II was prepared at
once for transmission to the State Depart
ment at Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

7 O'Clock last night that ne Afiulettfa afs
their stans must within forty-sIehl hours
be aboard the steamship Msrienbad for d4.
portation 20 their respective COUNTRIES
otherwise they would be taken f0ftibI4
Reuter- dispatches confirm this notincall6e
The Greek Government vas ordered fh&4
the University at Athens % closed owing te
Disturbances on the part OF the students
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

by General Sir Douglas Haig. British COM
msnder-in-oh.ef, today.
His statement said the British lines had
been heavily shelled by the Germans south
westward OF Grandoourt. British forces
captured German night patrol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21

LONDON. Nov. II.
Raiding of enemy trenches at CONNIE
court. Roolincourt and Ypres was reported
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
SERBS PUSH PURSUIT;
TAKE SEVEN TOWNS

Continued from Page Ono
oredovo. Vrancei. Ridarie. BltianIk. Novak
and Suhadol despite resistance by re-en-
forced columns OF the enemy This re-
Bistance is more stubborn as fresh troops
are being brought TO the TeutOns' aid.
Serbian cavalry entered Monastr from
the east. swimming the Cerna River. In
the meantime the French, Russian and
Italian forces entered the city from the
south Those OF the people left in the city
met their liberators and covered them with
flowers as they made triumphal progress
into the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
GREECE BALKS AT DEMANDS
OF ENTENTE; REFUSES TO
DISMISS TEUTON ENJOYS
ATHENS, Nov. 2i.

At n meeting Of tho Crown Council today
II was decided to protest against the de-
mand Of the Allies that all Greeks shall
surrender their arms except n portion OF
tho army and the revolutionlsts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
Egg Sandwich Up 100 Per Cent

HARRISBURG. Nov 2i. The high
cost Of living has hit Hnrrisburgs res
taurRnts and nearly all hnvo raised tho
prico Of an egg sandwich from Ave to ten
cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-21
LONDON, Nov. 21.

Another Russian offensive along the line
from Constanza to Cernavoda is now ex-
peoted TO Increase the intensity OF the fight
ing in the Balkans Military experts here
today agreed this was the only step which
could be relied upon to lessen the weight OF
General Won Falkenhayn's tremendous pres
sure OF the Wallachian frontier OF Rumania
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05

The Republic Motor Truck Com
pany's, Inc, football team has booked
game with the Owosso Independents
or Sunday. The game will be played
at Ovosso.
Wanted One hundred boys to see
the big prize catalogue of the Detroit
News. BY doing a little hustling in
your spare time you can earn boy
scout outfits, footballs, steam engines,
electric motors and hundred other
valuable prizes. No papers to carry.
See Herman Barney, agent Detroit
News, 2l5 w. Superior street.
Mrs. V. ii. Shepard, secretary of
the Gratiot County Good Health so
ciety, informs us that DR.. VIM. De-
Kline, state medical director, will
arrive in Alma the week of October
10th with his corps of nurses to
n,ake a survey of Alma and Gratiot
county. Gratiot county may feel
proud of the interest some of our pub
lie spirited citizens have to help get
the good things for our county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05

Marshal Rogers Says That Bicycle
and Auto Riders Must Heed Law.

Owing to the several accidents of
iatc and numerous near accidents to
bicycle riders in Alma, City Marshal
Rogers is calling attention to the
traffic laws and ordinances and says
that they must be obeyed by both
bicycle riders and autoists.
Many young lad has narrowly es-
caped accident OF late through care
les. .,...dling Of his bicycle, or through
ignorance Of the traffic law, and Mar
shat Rogers suggests that parents
give their children an idea OF what
these laws are, as he intends 20 en-
force them in the future Some Of
the accidents which have happened
can be avoided by due care, and the
marshal intends that due care be ex-
crcised, by the people riding wheels.
Riding and looking around to yell at
some other kid, racing on the main
street etc, are only few of the
things that some of the thoughles.'
lads Of Alma are doing.
II would also be well for some of
the automobileists around Alma to
drive little slower, OF some Alma
justice of the peace is liable to step
on a few pocket books, and leave them
as fiat, as the proverbial one that the
elephant stepped on. This is especial
~ true about school time, when humid
reds Of youngsters are making use OF
the city crossings Too much care
cannot be used at such times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05
BASE BALL GETS 'EM

The keen interest in baseball which
was at fever heat during the pennan'
struggle in both the American and
National leagues has been utilized by
quick thinking sales executives.
When the outcome of the pennan'
race of both leagues was in doubt
field sales directors of Mapl- Flakes
Mills, of Battle Creek, makers Of
Mapl- Flakes, Whole Wheat cereal, Or
gained baseball teams Of statesmen
around the cities whose teams were
likely contenders for championship
honors.
These teams played daily games
against each other, sales counting for
hits, certain number Of sales for home
runs, certain work for stolen bases
sacrifice hits, etc The officers Of
Mapl-Flake Mills, becoming inter
ested, offered trip to the world
series to the salesman who Lead,
the League" in batting honors, and
particularly high grade sales work has
been the result.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05
EXTENSION STUDY

Professor NJ. l.. Billings of the
department Of psychology and educa-
ton in the Central Michigan Normal
school, will organize an extension
class in the History of Education" at
the high school in Alma, Saturday
October 18th at 100 o'clock. Credit
may be earned in this class to apply
toward the requirement for life Ger
tiicate and diploma from Central
State normal or from any other state
rcrma in Michigan. All teachers If
Gratiot county and other adjoining
counties who are interested in taking
The above course, should be present
for enrolment on the above date. De
tails concerning books needed, expen
ses, etc. will be made known at thi:
meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05
LOTS COMING RAPIDLY

The Pine River Realty company re-
ports that it has sold twenty-six lots
between Saturday morning and Tues
day evening, all of them being sold
III the Fairview addition. The cream
OF the addition is still left. but lots are
going rapidly there. 1t is reported
that one solid block in that addition
has been sold to contractor, who
will build number of houses and fill
ur the block. Two Mt. Pleasant par.
ties will have seven houses completed
there this fall. 1t is only short walk
from the Republic plant and ten min
utes walk down town. II. II. Draper
at the Wright House is representing
the Pine River Realty company. He
will show you some desirable lots. al
low prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05
PROCEEDINGS UNDER WAY

Attorney James A. Greene is in Mt
Pleasant this week representing the
Michigan State Bar association in the
action to disbar Frank Dusenbury. the
Mt. Pleasant attorney, against whom
charges of fraud were recently made
The case is exciting considerable at
tention through this section Of the
state because Of the efforts of Dusen-
brry four years ago to secure the
nomination for state senator on the
Republican ticket against Francis
King of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-05

Adrain college has cancelled her foo,
ball game with Alma college SEIZED
uled for November 18th at Adrian. The
downstaters have also Cancelled all
their other games and will not have a
football team this year. The Alma
college coach and Manager Melvin
are now seeking a game to be played
in Alma on that date. Efforts are be.
ing made to land Hope college and il
the efforts fail an attempt will be
made to schedule the University of
Detroit or the University of Michi-
gan All-Fresh Should anyone of the
three be scheduled the local fans will
see a good game here that day.