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The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
S|CKENS!
IT'S MERCURY! DANGER
Dodsons Liver Tone Sahtens You Up Better Than SaVag Dangerous
Caome and Doesn't Make You Srk-DOn Lose Days Work.
Wonderful Discovery Destroying Sale Of CaOmeI Here.

ful will clean your sluggish liver better than q
dose of nasty calomel and that it won't make
you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine.
You'll know it next morning because you viii
wake up feeling fine, your liver will be working.
your headache and dizziness gone, your stomach
will be sweet and your bowels regular. You viii
feel like working you'll be cheerful full of vigOr
and ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely vegetable.
therefore harmless and can not salivate. Give ID
to your children. Millions of people are using
Dodson's Liver Tone instead of dangerous calomei
now. Your druggist will tell you that the sale Of
calomel istalmost stopped entirely here.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY NEGRO DOES
TERRIBLE EXECUTION AT
OSCEOLA.
BLOWS HIS OWN HEAD OFF
Harry Clark's Wife, Niece. Father-In-
Law and Mother-in-La Numbered
Among His vctims-Sueides
When Hard Pressed.

OSce0la.-
AT craps game at Osceola Harry
Clark, a negro, became enraged at a
negro named John Shaw and imme-
diately got his shotgun and opened
fire on Shaw. The latter returned the
fire and shot Clark. Not being salts
fed with this, Clark then proceeded to
kill any one who came within his
reach. lie then went TO mis- wifes
house and, calling her to the DOOR
opened fire OIL her, killing her instant
ly. His niece, on hearing the report
of the gun, ran out to see the cause,
when Clark Immediately shot ana
killed her. He then went to the house
of his father-in-law, Giles Thomas,
and opened fire on Thomas, who died
from the wounds. Finding his broth
er in the house he was not content un-
til he had shot and killed him. He
saw Early Booze standing near and
asked him to bring him some water.
Booze did this, but after Clark took
the water from Booze he opened fire
and killed Booze He then went up
the road and met another negro and
Immediately opened fire on him. He
then secreted himself in q nearby
thicket. Deputy Sheriff BlackwOod
was summoned and he Immediately
went to the scene Of the tragedy. No
white man caring to risk his life,
Frank Lacey, a negro, standing near,
offered to go into the thicket for SIS.
The purse was quickly made up and
the negro started into the thicket but
before he reached the negro a shot
rang out and when the smoke cleared
away Clark's body was found. He had
blown his own head off The dead:
Harry Clark, Giles Thomas, Nellie
Thomas, Gene Clark, Emma Clark
Early Booze, one unknown.
Several negroes shot at, but unable
to get the names.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about 1t. /
said Il know nothing will help me but I
will try this / found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time / was able to sit down and
eat hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which | had not done for two years.
! am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation. Z" = Mrs.
JOHN A. KoENIG, 602 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, n. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table, Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not Letter after letter comes
to the Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations were advised and were not
performed; or, if. performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poundwas used and good healthfollowed
If you want advice write to
Lydia r. Pinkham Medicine Co,
(cOnfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES
With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and
Easy Way. Trial Free

Battle with Cuticura Soap, dry and
apply the Ointment. They stop Itch
ing instantly, clear away pimples,
blackheads, redness and roughness, re-
move dandruff and scalp irritation,
heal red, rough and sore hands as
well as most baby skin troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Rare Treat.

Tommy wanted to go to the movies,
but his mother objected.
saw, you never let me 60 no place"
he whimpered.
"Why, Tommy" exclaimed his moth
er; "what shocking bad grammar you
use. Can't you speak more correct
lyT
"Sure can" said the boy, "if you'll
only give me a chance. You ought to
hear me say: Yes, mother, you let me
90 wherever | want to-
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Strict Neutrality.

HAS the war caused you to econo-
mize to any extentT"
ut certainly has replied the eau
tiOus man. "WhereaS | used to eX-
press my views rather freely | have
lately become quite parsimoniOus in
that respect"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Disappointed Homes,

81 told that inveterate gossip, Mrs.
Gabby, that l saw young Highly TAX
ing lunch with married woman in
the fashionable restaurant"
And was hep
"Sure. 1t was his mother"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

A mass meeting at Vilonia voted to
organize a district to build a modern
road from Conway through Berry and
Vilonia to the county line near Ell Pa
so. A committee was named to de-
termine the boundaries of the district
and to circulate the first petition.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Walter A. Hearn, who recently was
graduated from Hendrix College at
Conway, will depart for Shanghai,
China, to become a missionary of the
Methodist Episcopal church, South,
working with his father, the Rev. T.
A. Hearn, presiding elder of the
Shanghai district
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Union County Fruit Growers
Association has been organized at Ell
Dorado, with R. N Benson president
and DR.. J. NJ Sheppard secretary. A
large number Of men will plant from
two to five acres Of strawberries by
way of diversification. A mass meet.
ing will be held in Ell Dorado Satur,
day, July /, to discuss plans for the
association.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Capps Fruit and Produce Grow
ers Association of Harrison will Sc
cure a salesman to handle the 1916
crop. Members report the crop this
year will be small, but they expect
to get high prices. The association
will take up the matter of strawber'
ries soon.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Interventions by landowners seek
ing to prevent the collection of the
special tax levied by the court in the
case of Mrs. Ruth H. Burr against
Cadron Dam and Levee District, were
taken under advisement by Chancellor
Jordan Sellers of Conway. The tax
was levied to pay judgment in fa-
vor of Prof. Burr, engineer for the
district About half of the taxes have
been paid.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Thirty-four head Of pure bred cattle,
purchased for farmers Of Clay county,
arrived from Pleasant Hill, Ill. The
cattle were purchased by c. s. Merry
dith and Mr. Feldman and Mr.. Winton,
well-known live stock men.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Judge Trieber, in federal court, at
Little Rock, decided the Mississippi
sunken lands cases in favor of the
government. The court found that
there was no lake when the survey
was made in Mississippi County in
1S45, and consequently the lands be-
longed to the government. The cases
tried before Judge Trieber rested en-
tirely upon facts, the legal questions
involved being settled in the Lee VIII
son case tried some time ago. Correct
location and acreage of the lands were
the chief points in dispute.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

A big American flag will be placed
in the park in front of the Frisco de-
pot at Van Buren. 1t is planned 10
have a flag raising ceremony, parti.
cipated in by the boys and girls OF
the city.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Erie Mining Company, compos-
ed Of Little Rock men, will be the
first to construct a concentrating mill
for cleaning zinc ore in Baxter coun.
ty. rhe machinery has been purchas-
ed and will be in this week
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Suit for an alleged Indebtedness OF
81, 1868 was filed in Faulkner Circuit
Court by the Bank OF Conway against
the Enola Cotton Seed OH Company
and Is personal sureties.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Cleburne County School Direc-
tors Association met at Heber
Springs The 12-mill amendment and
the county superintendent standard
for teaching were unanimously en-
dorsed
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Speedy.

"DOes that new watch Of yours keep
good time"
"You bet it does! There isn't clock
in town that can keep up with it.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
LOSSES SURELY pREVERIsn
FOR ACUTE ACHES OF THE FEET

Sprinkle one or two Aliens Foot Ease powders
in the Foot Bath and soak and rub the feet. 1t
takes the sting out of Corns and Bunions and
smarting aching feet. Then for lasting comfort,
shake Aliens Foot-Ease into your snoes. All
dealers sell 1t, 25c. Sample package FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The $4,000 damage suit OF L. T.
Lacy against the Pennsylvania Min
ing Company of jamestown, Ark, was
continued in the United States Dis.
trict Court until the next term.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Good Cause.

"What leaden color your hus-
band has Mrs. Jones"
"Yes'm; he's don got de plumbage,
ma'am.'
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

A man and his wife are different
also Indifferent after they have been
married a few years.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
geon's Work Unnecessary.
Astoria, N. Y.-"For two years I
was feeling i'll and took all kinds Of

pOnlcs. 4 was get
ingworse everyday.
l had chills, my head
would ache, l was
always tired. l could
not walk straight
because of the pain
in myback and | had
pains in my stom-
ach. / went to a
doctor and he said /
must go under an
operation, but J. did
not go. / read In
the nanar q hout
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

A woman gets lot of satisfaction
out of he belief that other women
envy her.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife.
All good groceB. ADV.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Agitation to enforce the Sunday
blue laws" may follow Mayor Tur-
ners order that all suburban grocery
stores and meat shops remain closed
on Sunday at Jonesboro. Proprietors
of those stores declare drug stores
and soda fountains must close II they
are forced to do so.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Camden Business College Of
Camden filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the federal court at
Texarkana. Total liabilities are given
at. $2,140 and assets at $1,000
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The entire crop Of the Star peach
orchard, near Bellefonte, and the
Scott orchard, near Batavia, has been
sold at a good price TO the Verholen
a. Co. OF Chicago.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Stone county has the best prospects
for crops OF all kinds in its history
1t includes hay, wheat, oats, corn cot
ton and fruits.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
Disappointing Movie.

"Tve seen it-'tain't no good"
"'E gets 'ung, don't e?
"Yus, but they don't show yer that"
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Three thousand head Of cattle, were
dipped last week in Plttsburg town
ship, Johnson county
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Commissioners Of Street Improve
ment District No at Stuttgart award.
ed the paving contract to M. j, Cole
Jr. Of Little Rock Work is to be
commenced In 10 days, and will be
completed by October 30, The con-
tract for the asphalt was given to the
Standard OIL Company.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Usually the early bird catches the
worm for the benefit Of the little ones
who are in bed.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs by
using ia Creole" Hair Dressing Adv
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

A good roads meeting at Williford
named B. N. Yates, George Gray, JEFF
Davis, Andy Sanders and Lee Higgn-
bottom as delegates to a meeting to
be held at Poughkeepsie to discuss
plans for building a road from Will
ford through Poughkeepsie to Cave
City
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Representatives from Mammoth
Spring, Salem and Viola met at Salem
and pledged themselves to pay the
cost Of a survey Of a proposed road
from the Sharp county line to Nam
moth Spring, Viola and Salem. An
improvement district probably will be
formed to build the road.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

Gene Cook a laborer at the Splece
sawmill near Okean, was killed in a
fight with John Henson, fellow IA
borer. It is said Cook started toward
Henson and Henson struck him in the
head with an AK Death resulted i'm
mediately,
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

The Columbia Cooperage Company
of McGehee has purchased an aband'
oned hoop mill at Tallulah La. This
Is the fourth plant the company has
bought in this vicinity.
The Harrison times., 1916-07-01

l.. s. Hoenshal, editor Of the White
River Leader, printed at Branson, is
the first publisher in the White River
country to screw up enough courage
to boost the price Of his publication
from 81 to $3.50 per year. He gives
the reason for the advance as the high
cost Of material.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19

A letter just received by Secreta-
~ g. S. Gardner, of the Arcadia
numerical Club, from Senator
fletcher stating that he will be in
arcadia October the 2sth, and will
.uaress the voters on the Farm Loan
4el passed at the last session of CON
sess' Senator Fletcher, who had
-ucn to do with the passage of this
seelldld law, Knows probably more
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CLUB,
me Musical and Dramatic Club
-.iu their regular meeting Saturday
-''sinoon with Miss Ella NJ. Polk
nm = hostess, in her studio in the Heard
vul'e pleasant hour was spent,
sr -s 'ne following program was much
We. heading, The Violin Fantasy: Miss
-'''ha Livingston.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19

The Federal Farm Loan Board will
visit jacksonville October 20th, and
1t is desired that the farmers and
business men Of the state shall meet
there on this occasion in great mum
bcrg. Jacksonville will leave nothing
undone to secure one Of these Farm
Loan Banks for the state OF Florida,
and every farmer and every business
man in the state should lend his In.
f'uence 70 this end. Commlss Toner OF
Agriculture w. A. McRae is sending
out a circular letter inviting the farm
crs and business men Of the state to
come to Jacksonville on this occasion,
and It is to be sincerely hoped that
there will be liberal response to
this invitation. Mr.. McRae's letter is
rs follows:
To the Farmers and Business Men Of
Florida.
The Federal Farm Loan Board will
visit Jacksonville October 18th and
Il is the request Of senator Duncan
r. Fletcher. and the Chamber OF
''mmcrce Of Jacksonville that / urge
You to attend what must be very
Important meeting.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19
JAMES McDUFFIE.

James McDuffie died Saturday
October Il, 1916 at o'clock, at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. b. L.
Cline, of Arcadia, Fla. after lin
gering illness. He was born in GeOr-
gia May IL. 1910, and when quite a
small boy he came to Florida and has
made this his home ever since. He
was married TO Miss Nancy North,
December {, 1878. and to this union
eight children were horn.
Following are the children: James
u. McDuDffie, Winter Haven: John
W. McDuffie, Arcadia Mrs. Ed.
Brown. Arcadia; Mrs. n. L. Cline,
Arcadia: Mrs. r. Collins, Moffitt I;
Walter Fl. McDuffie. Venus: william
II. McDuffie, Venus; Roebrt McDuf
fie. Venus.
All the children were at his bed
side when the death summons came
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCI-
ALTON.

a very encouraging meeting Of the
School Improvement Association was
held Monday afternoon in the high
school building. More than thirty
members were present.
After the usual routine Of business
was disposed OF, Miss Sarah Par.
fridge district agent for South Flor.
Ida Of the home demonstration de.
partment' gave most interesting
and Instructive talk on the work he.
Ing accomplished by this home max
Ing branch ~ cducation. explaining
the origin and object OF same in a
very pleasing manner.
Other visitors present were Miss
Minnie Floyd. poultry club organizer
for this section Of the state, and Or.
Alexander II the First Baptist
church - this city.
cordial welcome is extended all
visitors and any one who would like
to join the association and helm build
nm our school.
Tho meetings are held the first and
third Mondays OF each month In the
high school building.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19
TIE OLD MILLS
HOME TO Be
CONVERTED INTO
APARTMENTS
One Of the Landmarks OF the City
To Be Turned Into Model Up-to-
Date Apartment House by Mrs.
Leila A. Royal, the New Owner.

What Is known as the old Minis
Home. on East oak street, is to Ice
converted into a model, up-to'da,e
apartment house. This property has
recently been purchased from r. A..
Mills by Mrs. Leila A. Royal, and
contract has been let to Mr.. d. l..
Lence, who will begin at once to re-
model the house, at a cost Of some
five or six thousand dollars.
Mrs. Royal believes in Arcadia real
estate investments. She has recently
had constructed a number Of resi-
dences ON East Magnolia, at cost Of
more than $4,000, besides being the
owner of a number Of residences near
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19

The Farm Loan Board wants facts
and figures about our state, and you
can give them, and also tell the dis
tinguished visitors your needs and
help them to reach a truthful idea
OF the condition OF affairs Of our
state. No greater law has been pass
ed In recent years than the Federal
Farm Loan Act for farmers and bus
iness men who need its assistance
most. l assure you that to secure one
OF these banks for Florida will he a
notable honor to our state, give It
distinction as worth while region,
and he of untold benefit to our peo-
pie from a source right at our own
doors.
Your attendance at this gathering
will he appreciated by all well wishers
OF our state, by the city OF Jackson
Vile, the host Of the occasion, by Sen
ator Fletcher who deserves recogni-
tion for his unceasing activity. ana
by the Farm Loar Board anxious to
meet you face to face, counsel with
you and learn your needs.
W. A McRAE.
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19

time, the cash realized thereon. and
the work paid for in cash. With III,
| special tax, the warrants arc issued
as the work progresses. and I'm pay
ment for the work, ana have no deli.
mite date Of retirement. These are
the facts that are considered by the
bidders and the basis on which bids
are submitted; therefore. the differ
once In cash ana a time warrant
bid, as evidenced by the Murdock
transaction. is easily understood, I'm
the light Of this information.
But l promised to give my idea "
the best and most economical way 10
make the improvements desired. in
the light OF the past experience II
the county. You can readily guess
from reading the above that he
lieve that the funds for the work
should undoubtedly he provided nv a
bond issue. Most assuredly. No Muir
dock Drainage experience for this
district OF you please. After the
funds have been provided, favor
asking the Legislature for a special
act, allowing the Board Of County
Commissioners 10 do all work, open
ing up, grading, laying the base Of
rock, clay or mari. etc. everything
in fact, except the Anal surflcinc
where other than clay. rock mr. mani
e0rface Is required. ami the buillins
Of the concrete bridges to do this
with the machinery and equipment
belonging 10 the district. AMI with
their regular force, with the addition
Of an engineer 10 supervise the work.
District owns sufficient machil
cry. tools Ct'.. 10 do this work I'm an
economical manner, and can get ~
many cOnttntS rs needed to do the |
work. The commissioner from dis
trict four, Major Welles. is one =
the most eXprririccd road builders in |
the county. and has demonstrated |
his abilit.j beyond question by giviup
his district \ long mileage Of good |
hard surface roads with his regular
road FUND. Tie entire Board OF Com |
have now had large ,vrer.
itnce In road construction 1n1. Nh.
der the arrangement which suggest
the county would he saved the entire
profit Of the contractors, and I'm adj
dition. large rart Of his expense IN
the transportation Of machinery, ETC..
TO this section.
Another thing to he gained in this
method Of construction is the better
foundation thus provided for the
final surface. Clay and sand can't he
packed right of the reel. Time ana
rain alone can do this thoroughly
md II the commissioners are allowed
10 build the foundations as suggested
The district will not only secure n
longer mileage Of hard surfaced
roads, hut the foundation will have
a chance to thoroughly settle before
the application Of the final surfacing
md the road viii be more servicea-
bic.
Concretely put, favor giving the
commissioners 'he cash with which 10
build the proposed roads. and then
et the commissioners do all the work
with their regular force that they
Fan do moro economically than nv
contract. I believe absolutely IN tie
lhilitv A, fidelity If the Board Of
County Commissioners and rhey
lavc had the necessary experience to
determine whether or not the can
,uild cheaper than u bid onoro4-iu
act. they know what roads ShOull
oSt. and what materials arc hrSr
r'it"d to this district. Give rhnm
nance.
FREEHOIDER.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-19

Sald the name of DeSoto county ha,
been mentioned over the entire stot
as one Of the progressives in all zoo,
things and it was a great pleasure t.
visit the county and see for hersel
many Of the splcndid things that mr.,
being accomplished by the girls anc
boys of the county under the eff
cient instruction Of Miss Strlbbling
She had been made To wonder at bpr
home county, one Of the greatest to
mato shipping counties in the state
not taking M az an earlier date the
canning Of such products as could moi
be shipped pr0ftably. The tide is now
turning, and through the splendid
clubs being organized much canned
goods Is being put up by the girls.
She called attention to one girl who
had put up 800 cans Of tomatoes. an .
other 1000 cans and even another
who had put up the enormous sum OF
$1,000 cans.
captain Lynch then presented Miss
Allie Stribbling, the county demon
Stration agent for DcSOto county.
who is one Of the most active work.
ers In the state. Miss Stribbling gives
herself completely to this work, AMI
ms Captain Lynch well said. her wor,;
is Of such a character that If il cost
the county S2.ON year. it would
he money we'll scent. Miss Strlbhlins.
in addition 20 The work done hy the
told Of - families who have
bought home canning outfits. ami who
will now can up all excess products
for family and neighborhood use.
At this point in the program NJ
Grady Burton favored the audiercc
with a delightful solo. "If Forget "
Mr.. Burton was heartily encored.
Prof. J. o. Gickley next followed
In a brief speech in which he com.
olimented the various workers IN all !
that Is being done towards making
.ctter housekeerers Of our girls. He
said there is muth more happiness IN
the family, usually, when young
man uarries girl who Is n sopd |
'ousokccDer rather than to marry one |
who has no ether accomplishment |
than to play on the "pianner. He
lid say this to IN any way depreciatc |
he latter accomplishment. hut want |
ID to emphasize that this alone Is not
towards making happy |
home.
Miss Agnes r. Harris. of Tallahas-
tee, was next introduced, and She
those, instead Of speaking, to have |
he girls do some Of the talking. So
lhe had the 2s club girls, that repre-
'ented nearly that many county
schools, to come upon the stage.
where she called upon first one ana
hen another to tell how each did and
With what success. The girls, dressed
n their canning club outfits, includ-
ne their spo,lCss white hornets.
made a most beautiful appearance he
ore the audience. They together rem
Tered a beautiful song, Great Thing
To Re Clue Girl.' W. close as we
,egan. 10y Saylag. it was most de-
ightful OCCASION. and YOU who missed
t should not he guilty of doing sc
gain.