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Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
OLD COURT PROCEDURE
SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE MODERN DAY.
Elaborate Ceremonial and DignIfied
Proceedings Were Frequently Dis
pensed With in the Early Days
of the Country.

"Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Know ye
all that the honorable circuit court
of Peoria county now stands convened
pursuant to adjournment"
This is the impressive ceremony
used and the words spoken aloud when
circuit court judges step to the bench.
In federal courts all spectators and at.
taches are required to arise and re.
main standing until the court has been
seated.
In the days Of 1918 to 1880 things
were different, as early historical rec
ords show, observes the Peoria Trib.
une. Records of those days show one
incident in which Judge John Rey-
nolds was seated on the circuit bench
in Washington county when the fol-
lowing procedure was followed:
Boys, come in. Our John is going
to hold court" the sheriff said to the
spectators, jurors and attorneys who
had gathered on the grass in the court
house yard.
The courts in those days were held
mostly in log houses or in barrooms
of village tayerns fitted up for the pur-
pose, with temporary bench for the
court and benches and chairs arranged
for the jurors, lawyers and spectators.
In general, the judges were adverse
to rendering decisions on points Of law
and preferred to submit all questions
to the jurors for a decision.
One instance is cited when attorneys
requested the court to instruct the ju-
rors on questions Of law. The Judge
after rubbing his head and face with
his hands and rejecting few mo-
ments, said to the lawyers:
"Why, gentlemen, the jury under.
stands it; they need no instructions;
no doubt they will do justice in this
case"
The same justice presided in case
of man named Green who was con-
victed of murder. 1t became the un.
pleasant duty Of the judge to pass SEN
tence upon the man. He called the
prisoner before him and said:
"Mr. Green, the jury says you are
guilty Of murder and the law says you
are to be hung. want you and all of
your friends down ON Indian creek to
know that it is not who condemn you.
1t is the jury and the law. Mr.. Green.
what time would you like to be hung?
The law allows you time for prepared.
ness"
Il am ready at any time, your honor.
These who kill the body have no power
to kill the SOUL My preparation is
made and l am ready" was the reply
of the prisoner at the bar.
"Mr. Green, it is very serious mat
ter to be hung; it can't happen to
man but once in his life. You had bet.
ter take all the time allowed. l will
give you until this day four weeks"
was the sentence Of the court.
James Turney, attorney general,
who was prosecuting the case remind.
ed the court that it was the duty Of the
Judge to warn the prisoner of the con.
sequences he was facing, to reprove
him for his guilt, and to warn him
against the judgment in the world to
come. The court replied:
"Oh, Mr.. Turney, Mr.. Green under
stands the whole matter; he knows he
has got to be hung; you understand
1t, don't you, Mr.. Green%
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
n They Told the Truth.

"I won't be home tonight, dear, I'm
going to break loose and see If can
cure myself of being tired of looking
at you"
"Good night! Next time you ask me
to such a poor dinner, put me along
side of somebody who Is at least half
witted."
There Is absolutely nothing the
matter with you, madam, except nure
laziness; but just to maintain appear.
ances and give myself an excuse to
call again, I'll write out couple OF
prescriptions and charge you five dol
lars"
Il can't begin to tell you how little
l enjoyed your voice; ! don't think ]
ever heard worse one
Darling, life without you would not
be worth living say, for about .
couple of years. Life.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25

Some Of the Blows Told, Some Failed.
farm far away. Nobody remembered
Allison, for memory is short In the
ring; he had just disappeared. and
even his name only awakened a half
forgetful recognition.
And Joe could do nothing but box
and teach boxing. He had never
learned q trade. Since chance threw
him, as little boy, into the company
of prize fighters, he had followed the
ring. And he knew, worst of all, that
he was just as strong. just as quick
as he had ever been. Even at thirty
two he knew that, given his nerve
again, he could beat Bent, the arrogant
champion, who went up and down the
country, offering :. standing prize Of
q thousand dollars to anyone who
could stand up against him for six
rounds, and five thousand for anyone
who could win ten rounds on points.
III only you could get yonr nerve
back, Joe," said Molly.
For one fight" answered Joe grim.
ly. Just to win that Ave thousand
and make home for you and Dolly"
But the moment you try you know
you lose your nerve. Joe, dear. Every
newspaper said Franks really won on
points in that last match with you.
And yet you could have knocked
Franks out in one round IT,
III I could get my nerve!" sighed
Joe
But he would not give up his hopes.
The sight Of the baby spurred him on.
Bent was coming to town in three
months time. Could he fight Bent
and win the thousand. Could he
stand up six rounds with the sight Of
that jeering face above him as he
leaned, battered, against the ropes?"
And Joe prayed, and in his heart he
registered determination, which he
did not confide to Molly.
Joe, you're never going to grow
mustache!" she exclaimed, as her hus-
bands face became more and more
bristly.
You watch me, Molly" he told her.
And few days later. unable to con-
tain himself any longer, Joe told her.
Molly wrinkled her brows thought
fully. You know, 1t wouldn't be
splendid" she said. But they'll know
you, even with your mustache."
NO." answered Joe. Five years
means all new faces in the ring. ALI
Johnson, the manager, is new man;
never saw him.
And you think you can really
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
Teuton HydroaeropIane.

Details regarding Teuton hydro
aeroplane which fell into the hands Of
the Russians in the Riga region are Of
unusual interest in that they disclose
the thoroughness With which German
air craft are finished and equipped.
To quote from the report OF the Morn
ing Post correspondent at Petrograd:
"All the necessary manipulating parts
Of the machinery are made luminous
at night with radium composition.
There Is a special compass, and seats
are provided for three. The hydro
aeroplane carries searchlight,
Maxim, and a rife, with an adequate
supply of ammunition, and ten bombs,
Eve on each side, OF ten pounds weight
apiece"
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
clustered savant.

'Is Professor Diggs still interested
in Egyptology?"
"Oh, yes, but he had rather trying
experience recently"
What happened to him?'
'He was asked by some of the local
stage censors just how far, in his opin
ion. an oriental dancer should be per.
mltted to go."l
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
The Test
~
By MAY RlDPATH


Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman.)
Gentlemen" spoke Robert Dale,
arising at the table where his man
guests had just finished their cigars
after the ladies had retired from the
room, Il am going to announce that
this Is the last social function where
wc may meet under present pleasant
conditions. | am going to give up
this house tomorrow and remove to
more humble quarters"
There was dead silence. There
was not person in view who had not
for several days past heard rumors of
a great money loss for the supposedly
wealthy owner of the splendid man,
sion that now harbored them. Could
1t be possible that there was tangi.
BILE foundation to these current ru.
mors. The interested group soon
knew, for Mr.. Dale continued;
Il will remove tomorrow into the
more humble and appropriate garden.
er's house. You will all be welcome
in our more modest quarters, just as
you have been here"
Then, the bland, courteous host as
ever, Mr. Dale motioned them in the
direction of the drawing rooms.
Ruined"
~ heard he was speculating in war
brides"
"Too bad for the expectations Of
that amiable son of his, Vance Dale!"
These and like remarks began to go
the rounds of the guests. Many left
early. Some neglected even to ac-
knowledge the compliment of their In
vitation. And when they were all de-
parted Mr.. Dale walked over to his
stalwart, handsome son and clasped
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
SEVENTEEN warrior Presidents.

It is interesting at this time, when
the whole world is talking about the
greatest of all wars, and our president
goes out to talk about preparedness,
to mention the fact that IL Of the "a
presidents were soldiers--Washington,
Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson,
Harrison, Taylor. Pierce, Lincoln.
Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Ar
thur, Harrison, Mckinley and Roose-
welt.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
roc Good.

Il hear you're thinking Of buying a
new car"
"Yes. My chauffeur complains that
the Old one doesn't get out OF repair
often enough"
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25

Company.
- DIRECTORS -
Josedh G. Miller, o. P. Bennett,
James Houck, r. S. j. Dutrow,
Milton G. Urn.r, Casper E. Cline,
A. C. McCardell, Charles B. Trail,
DR.. D. F. Mckinney, Clayton o. Keedy,
George A. Deau, P. N. Hammaker.
Rates furnished on application to OUT
resident director, P. N. Hammaker,
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25

N,te--Ali trains arriving and leavin
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station
Note Nj trains arriving AM leavin.
Frederick scheduled from Square.
w estern Maryland r. X.
Schedule In Effect September -, 1915
GOING WEST.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
GOING EAST.

rs b5am 12am TO 25am
HIS 'l.55pm 3.l3pm 4'pm
8.00pm l.30pm SO 45' 645
AIS 533 8.l4
daily. tDaily except Sunday. tSunday
Only.
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
GOING WEST.

a 10am 607am 7.2oam ITO. 25am
300 10. 42 IL 04pm
40 30 1921 arl.35 4.00pm 8. loan
IA. O4pm 2lpm ar7.4O
t710 9.22 l0.45
Catoctin clarion., 1916-05-25
SURPLUS, $35, 900. 90.

No Premium Notes Required.
Save 25% and Insure with Home
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
JUDSONIA WINS ONE
 FIRST AT NEWPORT

The Northeast Arkansas School Contest Association, met at New port last Friday, with five schools entered in the contest.
 Judsonia won one first, Miss Dorothy Welton being awarded the cup in the Violin Contest.
 The winners Tn the contests were:
 Violin-Miss Dorothy Melton of Judsonia, first; Miss Minnie B. Sink of Newport, second.
 Voice-Miss Fay Farmer of Augusta, first; Miss VeIma De- Boise of Searcy, second.
 Reading-Miss Mary Francis Hays of Augusta, first; Miss An gie Jones of Searcy, second.
 Piano-Miss Bessie Graf of Walnut Ridge, first; Guthrie Hassell of Searcy, second; Miss Adelina Pate of Newport, third.
 Defamation Connor More head of Searcy, first; Norman S. Campbell of Newport, second.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
CARLOT MOVEMENT
 OF BERRIES BEGINS
Two Full Refrigerator Cars of Berries Shipped
 Monday.

The carlotmovement of straw berries from here began Monday when two full refrigerator cars were loaded. Tuesday 225 cases were brought n. On account of the large number of ears being shipped from Loisiana points and the cold weather in the North, these berries were consigned.
 The largest shipping day of last week was Saturday when ST cases were shipped by express, last weeks shipping being 206 cases by express, the average price being about $1.60.
 The report of the Government Department of Agriculture for Monday ahows berry shipments as follows;
 Alabama 5 cars. Arkansas 6, Florida 1, Mississippi 10, Texas 4, Louisiana 90.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
STATE WILL AID IN
 FIGHT ON CHOLERA
Agricultural Commissioner Secures Services of
 Veterinarian.

Hog Cholera is the source of the greatest loss on the farm. Every farmer knows how profit ably hogs cen be grown but for ! cholera and other diseases. Most of the hog diseases can be con- batted on the farm. To prevent cholera requires veterinary sci ence or expert skill. Cholera can 1 be prevented by vaccination, but cannot be cured. As a matter of fact hog cholera can be extermi- ', mated by vaccinating all of the well hogs. One year is enough time in which to do it, if every body would get busy and have all the hogs vaccinnated. Of course, everybody will not do it now, but the more we get vaccinated now the nearer we are getting to the time when we will have no chol- era in Arkansas. Let's all get busy and have our hogs vaccinat- ed and get our neighbors to do the same. 1 have my hogs vac cinated and 1 want every other farmer do the same. am going to do all 1 can to help do it.
 For this purpose 1 have obtain ed the services of Dr. J. w. Lo- gan, 8 graduated veterinarian, who has spent several years in the service of the Government. He is now veterinarian for the State Department of Agriculture and will devote all of his time to veterinary work for the Depart ment. His services are free and his speciality will be hog cholera. i If you want yolr hogs vaccinat- ed against cholera, write to me and 1 will send him. There will be no expense to you except the cholera serum, which will be fur nished at cost. Ii you have an outbreak of any courageous dis ease among your stock, write or telegraph me at Little Rock and the veterinarian will give the matter attention. If you have disease among your stock, write and consultation will be free.
 Live stock is the most impor- tant thing on the farm, and it is to the interest of everybody to help build up the live stock indus try. The election is now past and out of the way, for which we are all thankful, and now let $ all pull together for better farm ing, better schools, better gov ernment and better Arkansas. By all means raise enough food for the family and feed for the stock, and keep down the acre. age of cotton. These are peril ous times for the cotton market and no man can tell what the market will do this fall.
 John H. Page,
 Commissioner of Agriculture.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
School Board Elects Teachers

At a meeting of the school board held last Saturday night teachers were elected for the coming year.
 c. w. Aldridge, who has been principal of the Williford High School for the past four years was elected principal with Prof. H. H. Hunt as assistant. The other teachers are: A. w. Hall mark, Miss Ruth Best and Miss Maud Dunn.
 J. N. F. Brewer was retained as principal of the colored school.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
SCHOOL CONTEST
 NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT Will Be Given in the High School Auditorium. A
 Good Program.

Next Friday ends the school year. Altho school work was handicapped this year on account of getting started late, much good work has been done.
 The annual school contest pro- gram will be rendered in the school auditorium next Friday evening April. 18th.
 An admission of 10 and 2Octs. will be charged to help defray expenses of the medals, etc. The program will be as follows:
 Declamation
 l. Everett Moseley-The Wis ion of American History.
 Piano
 l. Clover Rhew- Butterflies.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26

2. Ila Johnson -Tarrentelle. 3. Margaret Cleveland Valse Caprice.
 4. Helen Kittler Valse Ara besque.
 Male Chorus Unto the Hills I Lift My Eyes '
 Reading 1. Justina Steadman-Mrs Smart Learns to Skate. 2. Clover Rhew-Back in Squashville.
 3. Chrystal White The Pol ish Boy.
 4. Helen Huntley-In Hospi- tai.
 ,. Lillian Lay-A Mans Place. 6. Louise Powell-The Village Oracle.
 Violin 1. Mary Steadman-H Humores- que.
 2. Mona Lewis Hungarian Dances.
 3. Felter Huntley Traumerei. Male Chorus Arkansas.
 Delivery of Medals, Don't fail to see the 5, 10, and 25c bargain counters at Glover's $.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
Rice Industry in South.

new bulletin of the United States department of agriculture, No. 330, has been issued on the milling of rice. It is stated that the opening of the great southern prairies of Louisiana and Texas to rice culture has made the industry one of great importance.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
ESCAPED CONVICT
 IS RECAPTURED Chas. Owens Taken After Second Battle With
 Officers.

Little Rock, April "A. Rather than return to the penltentlary to serve his fife sentence for murder, Charles Owens engaged in gun battle with officers and a posse of residents at Des Arc yesterday morning. He was cap tured after being desperately
 wounded, and returned to the penitentiary last night.
 Twelve buckshot took effect in the mans back, arms and legs. Two of the shot pierced his ab- domen and physicians early this (Monday) morning said it is doubtful if he will live. Dr. An derson Watkins of Little Rock assisted by Dr. A. A. Galloway, penitentiary physician, began an operation at 12.15 this morning at the penlteniary hospital, where Owens was taken upon his ar rival.
 Owens was one of the 24 con- victs who escaped from the state farm at Cummins January 21. A week ago Sheriff R. E. l.. Sprad- lin of Augusta, Woodruff county received information that he and other men were stealing timber along the White river. The sher- if and four deputies surprised the fugitives but they escaped in a gasoline boat. Yesterday fore noon Owens came into Des Arc with a small raft of logs to sell, according to Sheriff A. V. Harris who brought him to Little Rock.
 We had received information the logs were stolen," Sheriff Harris said last night. When we saw Owens. Dr. J. H. Gibson mayor of Des Arc, and a deputy sheriff, ordered him to halt. Ow- ems was in small boat at the ed ge of town, a short distance from shore. He rose with a repeating shotgun in his hand. Dr. Gibson immediately drew a shotgun load ed with buckshot. Both men fired practically simultaneously. Owens was hit, and this 1 believe is all that saved several of us from being killed. He was blind ed with pain and shot at random. None of his shots taking effect.
 After emptying his gun Ow- ems dropped into the bottom of his boat and began padding for the opposite shore. Dr. Gibson, Deputy Sheriff Jeff Holmes and Deputy Sheriff Brown followed him in another boat. They con- tinued to fire at him nntil he reached the other shore. Then he surrendered. The men said when they reached him he was cursing because he hadn't streng tn to use an automatic pistol he had in the boat. When asked why he resisted against such odds Owens told the officers he would rather die than be arrest ed and go back to the peniten- tiary.
 A later dispatch tells of the death of Owens, Tuesday morn ing, at four o'clock.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
CARE OF STRAWBERRY PLANT
Stems, Leaving Only Youngest Ones-Trim Off Roots.

Strawberry plants should be trimmed before setting, leaving only tie middle leaf stem on the crown. This is the last stem, so it may be said that one should remove all full grown stems, leaving only the young est one. Then trim off about one-third of the length of the roots and the plant is ready for the ground.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26
Why l Have No Bank Account!

First-1 do not care for reputation worthy of ere dt hence do not need the bankers recommendation, know if had bank account the banker would recommend me- but do not want it.
 pocket and have lost any far, and while times have changed and many being robbed do not think they will get know ti guaranteed in the Farmers and Merchants Bank but is safe my pocket at least hope know if had bank account could, on the right security borrow money at ten per cent and beat the long credit prices, but have always paid long credit prices and kept children in the fields for IA months out of the year in order pay my pills, and suppose must continue to do Some how this thing does not look good in print believe will talk my wife about it, seems like should change up a bit and begin to lay away something for rainy day? Wonder what the child ren think about it? If you change your mind. The Farmers and Merchants Bank will guarantee every dollar you deposit with them you get all help and assistance they able to give you.
 The Bank that Guarantees Its Deposits.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-04-26

Don't fail to see the 5, 10, and 25c bargain counters at Glover's $.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Decatur r. f. D. No. 2.

Mrs. Estella Llewellyn of Akron,
Colorado, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Nancy Logan.
Robert Reed and family spent
Sunday at Joe Deemer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Sprinkle of st.
Joe, Mo-, took dinner with Mr. and
Mrs. Jay Sellars Saturday.
John Mcdowell is assisting Tyrell
Baker with his corn husking.
Marion Carroll was a Decatur call
er Saturday.
Mrs. J. II. Deemer visited Wednes-
day with Mrs. Joe Deemer.
Sam Shaffner and Ned Miller were
Davis City callers Saturday.
Everybody in this vicinity is busy
husking corn. Quite good turn out
owing to the good weather.
Fred Alley and wife and son Ray
mond visited Sunday with Jay Sell
lars and family.
Vern Baker and wife and daughter
Norma June spent Sunday with Al
fred Brown and wife. -
Mrs. Eta Ellars and sons Orestes
and Clarence called on her mother
Mrs. Cynthia Shaffner Saturday.
Dutch Carroll, Leo Bird and Luth-
err Norman were Decatur callers Sat
urday evening.
Those who spent Sunday at Butch
er's were Leo Bird and wife, Bill
Craig and wife and son Samuel, Hew-
lett Butcher and family.
Mrs. Jennie Norman and Mrs.
Edith Carroll and son Gerald were
Lamont visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Norman are
the proud parents of a baby girl born
to them Monday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Jack Oak.

Mrs. Forest Davenport returned to
her home north of Leon Monday. She
has been visiting at Henry Quigley'
and with her sons Roy and Cleo
Trip.
Mrs, Brannon and children visited
Saturday at Marion Dingman's.
John Barlean has been putting
shingles on the roof Of Henry Esch'
house.
Bill Roberts received message
Sunday morning that Claire Roberts
other twin baby had died. Claire and
wife are surely having their share OF
trouble. They have our heartfelt
sympathy.
Fred Millsap and family spent Fri
day evening at c. H. Matteson's.
The Buscilla Club met with Mrs.
Myers Thursday.
James Young and family, Ray
Young and wife ana Frank Riddle
and wife came home from an auto
trip to western Kansas last week.
They report fine time. VIM. Rid
die came home with them.
Mrs. Castle visited few days at
Brannon's last week. She departed
for her home at Newton, Kansas,
Thursday accompanied by her son,
Henry Brannon.
The little son and daughter Of Guy
Buchanan have been sick
Mrs. Quigley and Mrs. Davenport
called at Ernie Benefits Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Ravens Is enjoying a
visit with an old friend from Ames.
They spent Sunday with Mrs. Dell
Euritt.
Mrs. Perry Bruner and Lenna
Bruner called at Millsap's Friday
morning.
Fred Young and wife spent Thurs
day night at James Young's.
Mrs. Lon Dingman and children
visited Sunday at Brannon's.
Mrs. c. F. Tenny was on the sick
list the first of the week.
Everyone is busy now, husking
corn and wondering which, Hughes
or Wilson.
!, E. w. Townsend and Sam Ash
were business visitors in this vicinity
Thursday afternoon.
Hobart and Frank Matteson spent
Saturday night with WILDER Osborn
at Davis City.
Mrs. John Butler visited a few
days at the home of her brother,
Henry Brannon.
James Young and family spent
Sunday at Fred Young's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
TuskeegO.

Mrs. Will Rhoades and Mrs. Fred
Wiley visited Friday with Mrs. Mar
tina Keen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Craft and chill
dren left Saturday morning for their
home at Milo after visiting several
days at the Grant Wise home and at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Wion.
Brownie Moore visited Saturday
night at the home of his brother
Warren near Lamont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wiley and chill
dren and Grant Wise and wife spent
Sunday at Oscar Wills.
Mabel Schissler visited Saturday
night at the Fred Wiley home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Toney are the
proud parents of a baby boy which
came to gladden. their home one day
last week.
Ada DeVries called on Alice Out
house Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Craft and chill
dren of Milo and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Wion visited Friday evening at the o.
Wills home.
Frank Lane called on Fred Ford
one evening last week.
Oscar and Elba Wills had business
at Kellerton last Wednesday.
Chas. Rhoades had business here
Saturday evening.
Helen Wills called on Mabel Lane
Saturday evening.