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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
MAKES $50 IN FOUR
DAYS OF PFARLING
One Example of How Profit
able the Pearling Industry
Has Become in This Section

The pearling industry is
proving a very profitable one
to parties who engage in the
work in a business-like man
ner and save all the shells they
find.
Shells are now selling on
the local market for $38 per
ton, which makes pearl hunt
ing very profitable even if a
man finds no pearls.
As an instance of how pro-
fitable this work has become,
it is reported that C. NJ. Meis-
enheimer, who is pearling in
White river a few miles south
of town, worked Az days the
past week taking out shells.
As result of the Az days Ia
Dor he sold $40 worth of shells
and $40 worth Of small pearls
and slugs. making total Of
$50 for the A y days labor. The
shells were sold to ]. G.. Ed
wards Of this place who is
paying $38 per ton.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
SS2,6SO TO ARKANSAS
FOR ROAD BUILDING
Amount Allotted Arkansas
From Government Under
New Good Roads Law

Arkansas will receive $751;
689 this year as its share of the
S5,00O,O00 federal road fund
available under the new feder-
al roads law recently passed
by congress, according to a
statement issued yesterday by
the Department of Agriculture
at Washington.
The money was apportloned
among the states according to
population, area and the num-
Der of rural and star routes IN
operation.
The bill appropriates total
of S75,000,000 for five years.
The first years appropriation
will be $5,000,000, the second
$10,000,000; third, $15,0000,-
600; fourth, $20,000,000, and
the fifth and last year, $685.
100000. The amounts of states
will be increased in the same
ration. Arkansas share in five
years will amount to 81, 230,-
600.
The money must be expend-
ed under the direction of the
highway departments of the
states. If there is no such de-
partment, the money will be
held in trust for two years un-
til the department Is provided.
If the state fails to provide this
department, the money will be
apportioned among the other
states. All the money received
each year must be expended
bfore more money can be re-
ceived. Funds available this
year must be expended before
luna 2n1917, or the amount
FOR next Year cannot be re
ceived.
To secure a share of the fed
eral funds, state legislatures
must appropriate sums equal
to the federal allotments, and
must pay at least SO per cent
of the cost of all roads in
which the federal funds are
used. All roads are subject to
inspection and approval by
government engineers. Selec-
ton of routes and the roads
structure and composition is
left to the state highway de-
partments.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
NEW ROUND HOUSE
NEARS COMPLETION

The new round house of the
Iron Mountain being construct
ed between the main line
tracks and the switch tracks
opposite the Interstate News
Company building, is rapidly
nearing completion as the up
per work will require very lit
tie time for its construction.
While the round house will
be sufficiently large for twelve
stna Is or opb}p a e niTraes,s s This VIII
mean more repair work for the
enginemen here and thus an
increased force, from which
Newport will be benefited by
reason of an increased payroll.
Independent.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
CAR TURNS TURTLE;
OCCUPANTS ESCAPE
Rudd Alexander and James
Vaughan Have Narrow Es-
cape When Car Turns Over

Rudd Alexander and James
Vaughan had a narrow escape
from a serious accident late
Wednesday afternoon while
out for a spin in Mr.. Alexand-
der's Ford roadster.
They were driving west on
the road toward Magness and
when near the Thomas creek
bridge just west of town, the
car turned turtle, throwing
both occupants several feet.
They were running about 80
miles an hour when the car be-
came unmanageable and be-
fore they could stop it, the car
left the road and turned com
pletely over.
Both occupants Of the car
escaped with only a few slight
bruises, but the car was badly
damaged. one wheel being
completely demolished and the
car otherwise badly damaged.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
WHEAT CROP PROVES
BIG HELP TO FARMERS
About $4,000 Paid to the Far
mers of This Vicinity For
Wheat This Season

Wheat threshing is still in
progress throughout this sec
ton and the crop is moving
rapidly. 1t is said that it will
take at least ten days or two
weeks longer to finish thresh-
ing the crop.
The yield is not as good as
last year but a majority of the
farmers have made a fairly
good crop and aref very we'll
pleased with the returns from
the crop.
F. C. Hoyt & Co., local buy
ers for the Arkadelphia Mill
ing Co.. have shipped 20 ears
and are now loading the Both
ear of wheat of this seasons
crop. Total shipments of
wheat to date amount to a lit
tie more than 35, 900 bushels.
In addition to this, about g.
600 bushels of wheat have
been shipped from Magness.
Prices have advanced during
the past few days and F. C.
Hoyt & CO., are paying SLIP
for wheat here today.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27

]. G. Edwards is paying $3S
per ton for mussel shells deliv-
cred at Newark.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
FARM TRACTOR SEEN
BY MANY FARMERS

The demonstration of the
farm tractor given at Bates
vile last Saturday by the c.
W. Maxfield Company was
witnessed by many farmers
from all sections of the county.
All who saw the demonstra-
ton expressed themselves as
highly pleased with the work
done by the tractor.
This modern iron horse
seems destined to revolutionize
farming and it is very probable
that a number Of them will b,
purchased by independence
county farmers in the near flu
ture.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
INDEPENDENCE MAN
WILL, BE RELEASED

Twenty seven convicts, sew
en- of them white, comprise the
list of state prisoners who will
be released on communication
of sentence during August, ac-
cording to d report of the peni-
tertiary commission.
Among the number is Reed
Williams, Il young man OF
Batesville, who was sentenced
from this county upon convic-
ton on a charge of forgery and
uttering.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
PEARLS SCARCE ON
UPPER WHITE RIVER

Cotter, July 24.-The White
river below this place is lined
with pearl fishers. More per-
sons are engaged in this in
dustry this year than for sew
eral years. The finds, however,
have been few and mussels
hard to get. The beds have
been depleted by the past II
years fishing.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
BROUCH TO SPEAK IN
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Goes to New England States in
August to Make Speeches
for President Wilson

. Little Rock, July 26.-Dr.C.
Fl. Brough Democratic nomi-
nee for governor, will be one
of the speakers to open the ma
tional Democratic campaign in
Maine next August, he an
nounced in Little Rock today.
Several days ago DR.. Brough
was requested to take part in
the campaign by Homer S.
Cummings, vice chairman of
the Democratic National Com
mittee, in charge of the Speak
ers' Bureau. He referred the
request to the State Central
Committee. Chairman j. w.
House Jr., and other members
of the committee approved Dir.
Brough's acceptance.
The national campaign will
open in Maine, August Is. DR..
Brough will return to take up
the Democratic campaign in
Arkansas as soon as the State
Central Committee advises. 1t
is probable the state campaign
will open about September Is.
DR.. Brough is optimistic ov-
er the national Democratic
campaign. There is no reason
why President Wilson should
not be reelected by a large
majority" he said. 81 believe
he will be if the Democrats
will stand together and work.
The recent rumblings in the
remnants of the Progressive
party and the unquestioned
solidarity of the Democratic
party make the prospects for
a continuation of the Democrat
ic administration very bright. !"
| %
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
BATESVILLE RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The residence of Constable
d. G.. Horton of Ruddell town.
ship was totally destroyed by
fire at Batesville early Mon
day morning.
Mr. Horton was awakened
about | o'clock Monday morn
ing to find the building in
flames near the roof. He ex-
tinguished the fire and went
to bed but was awakened
again about 4 o'clock by the
fire which had broken out
again. The fire was again ex-
tinguished, but about an hour
later fire broke out again in
the same place and the build
ing was totally destroyed.
The fire is supposed to have
been caused by a defective
flue. The loss is about $3.50
with $500 insurance.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
FIRE DESTROYS
BARN NEAR DESHA

A large barn belonging to
Craft Stephens, near Desha,
was totally destroyed by fire
about II o'clock Tuesday night.
The fire started in the corn
crib in soma loose feed. About
Is bales of hay and a small
quantity of oats and other feed
was destroyed. The loss is
about $500 with no insurance.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
ELECTRIC FAN CUTS
OFF BOYS FINGERS

Batesville, July 25.-George
B. Rust sustained the loss of
two fingers on his right hand
yesterday, when his hand was
caught in an electric fan.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1916-07-27
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The independence County
Sunday School Convention will
be held at Moorefield on Aug
ust "a and Is. A large attend
ance is expected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
FRIENDS OF THE FLOOD CONTROL
BILL WIN.

Congressman Ben Humphreys, Of Mississippi,
has achieved u second distinguished victory. His
BIZ, which was successfully passed in the House by
an overwhelming vote, has been sent in
Senate 70 the committee on Commerce, Of which
Senator Clarke Oi Arkansas, is chairman, which in
sures IL final passage In the higher branch Of Con-
aress, The Humphreys bill bill was championed by
Senators Fardanan Of Mississippi, Shields Of Ten
nessee, Clarke Of Arkansas and Williams OF M~ississip.
pl ably supported by Senator Rausdell and Senator
Broussard Of Louisiana.
The bill may be slightly changed, but the salient
points will be retained,
The astonishing feature Of the senatorial DELHI
Grafton is that Senator Lea voted with Senator New
lands to refer the bill 10 the Interstate Cornmerc
Committee, which meant its ultimate rejection or the
return OF a bill so mutIIated that the valley Of the
South would receive no benefit.
1t is natural that Western senators are not great
ly interested in the flood situation Of the MississiD.
pi valley. but Senator Lea is a Tennesseesn. He
knows how the people of the Mississippi valley have
suffered. II is a mystery why he did not co-ouer-
ate with Senators Clarke, Vardaman, John Sharp
Williams and Shields to bring TO his own people the
relief they are entitled TO, the relief so long denied
The Humphreys bill carries with it an appro-
priation OF $45,000,0O for the purpose Of flood con-
troll. All Of this will not be spent in the Mississippi
valley. 1t will be distributed in other sections where
floods play such havoc with welfare Of the people.
1t is a disnterested measure, in a sense, for
while the South will be particularly benefited, other
endangered sections will also be relieved.
The idea Of Congressman Humphreys was to
secure the help of the government to complete the
leyee system Of the lower valley and the revetment
Of the banks of the Mississippi River south of Cairo.
The sum to be expended is 100000 a year. This
means so much to the South that sufficient praise
cannot be extended to the friends Of the bill, who
fought for its passage so heartily in the Senate and
who succeeded in winning a fight. that means more
to the South than any bill that has been passed Ia
recent years ..-Commercial Appeal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
FIGHTING MALARIA.

DR.. w. S. Leathers, the capable head
of the Mississippi Health Service, warns the
people Of Mississippi Of the dangers Of ma
laria, and advises them that now is the time
to begin an energetic campaign for its eradl-
cation.
Malaria is close kin to yellow fever, in
that it can only be transmitted by mosQui-
toes. Free your premises Of these pests and
free it Of malaria.
DR.. Leathers and the State Board Of
Health have been doing their utmost to en-
list the aid Of the entire people Of the State
in the fight against malaria and to a certain
extent they have succeeded, the fight in
Bolivar county having succeeded in almost
discriminating the disease, says the Jackson
Clari0n-Ledger
Malaria, like yellow fever, has been a
badly misunderstood and abused disease
until recent years, when investigation estab-
lishCd the fact that it was transmitted by
flies and mosquitoes. Neither the fly nor
the mosquito breeds the contagion, but
transmits it by first Lighting on a person
suffering from malaria and then upon a
healthy person, thus transmitting the dis
ease from one to the other.
prevention Vi IldIdrld IL merely d mat
ter Of screening and cleaning ones premi-
SEES of breeding places Of the mosquito.
Eliminate the mosquito and you eliminate
malaria. Mosquitoes do not live through
the winter season, and therefore do not
carry the disease germs from one season to
another.
Each season matches out its own crop
of mosquitoes and germ carriers. See that
there are no old tin cans, broken bottles or
Observation-Disclosures lying about the prem
ises to catch rain water and serve as breed
ing places for mosquitoes and propagating
points Of contagion.
Clean up your own premises and fence
the mosquitoes out; safeguard your family
against malaria and help the public health
officers in running the disease out Of the
State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
FIVE PER CENT. FRIDAYS SALES
TO KINGS DAUGHTERS.

The following merchants have agreed
to donate 8 per cent. Of their cash re-
ceipts from sales and money received
on account Friday. June 10th. to the
Kings Daughters:
w T Fountain, H A Hoffman. A Wei
Ter, Klein & Blumenthsl. Bernstein Co,
City Grocery Co, F Goodman Dry Goods
Co, J D Lanham, Stern Brothers, Will
son Furniture Co, Robt Herman.
Stein Grocery Co will donate 5 per
cen of all cash sales only.
A number of merchants have made
donations to be given to any one who
may get married on Tuesday, as fol-
lows:
VT Fountain, H A Hoffman, A Wei,
Ter, Klein & B%lumenthal, Hen
derson & Baird Hardware Co..
Stern Bros, Wilson Furniture Co. F
Goodman Dry Goods Co, C E Jordan &
Co, Handy Kitchen, City Grocery Co,
Gus Blass, Bernstein Co.
A list of the donations can be seen
at the Business League by interested
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
PAVING CONTRACT AWARDED.

The City Council last Tuesday evening
awarded the contract for paving West Wash.
lngton street, a distance of about one-half
mile, to the Memphis Asphalt & Paving
Co. the paving to be of asphaltic concrete,
as per plans and specifications published in
this issue Of The Commonwealth. Said con-
tract is subject to the ratification Of the nee.
essary bond issue to be voted on at a special
city election to be ordered for that purpose.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
|, 0. Q. F. MEMORIAL SERVICES

Greenwood Lodge No. 1871. 0. O. F.
will hold annual memorial services at
the First Presbyterian church on Sun
day evening, June 18Th, at s O'clock
DR.. Jos. Rennie conducting the ser
vices.
A cordial invitation is extended the
public to attend, and all Odd Fellows
are expected to be present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
RENT AND SHARE CONTRACTS

The Commonwealth has on
hand a large supply of Rent and
Share Contract Blanks for plant
ers and farmers at reasonable
prices, Write, phone or call at
this office and we will supply
your wants in these and other
contract blanks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

An account of the disastrous windstorms
at different points in this and adjacent States
is published in another part of this issue OF
The Commonwealth. A large number OF
people were killed and wounded and a large
amount of property destroyed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
THE CROPS ARE FINE.

The crop prospects for both cotton and
corn throughout the Yazoo-M Mississippi Delta
and the Mississippi Delta are simply first
class, and unless sone disaster interferes
our people will be in better financial condi-
ton next fall and winter than they ever
have been in the history of this God-favored
section Of the United States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

The recent thirty-page good roads boos-
ter edition of the Greenyille Democrat was
a hummer. It contained a vast amount of
good reading matter attractively arranged,
and the business men of Greenville showed
their appreciation of the papers enterprise
by giving the edition substantial assistance
in the shape Of large amount Of advertising.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Yazoo county voted to issue $3.50, 900
bonds for good roads one day last week. 1t
wont be long before Mississippi will have
the best system Of public thoroughfares of
any State in the South.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

partieS.
The decorated automobile parade
scheduled for Wednesday will not occur
as there has been no contestants offer
ed. There will be substituted a boat
race on the river, probably a basket
ball contest on the street and If posi-
bic q boys running race or other event
of interest.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
COME TO GREENWOOD NEXT WEEK.

Every DAY next week lhlDgS VIII De
humming in Greenwood. Immense crowds
of people are expected from all over Lefl0re
and adjacent counties to take advantage Of
the bargains extraordinary which our pro-
gressive merchants have in store for all who
may come to ourcity during this great Home
Prosperity Trade Week event.
An intensely attractive program has
been arranged for each day during the week
consisting Of a relay bicycle race, a public
marriage Of white people, a public marriage
Of cojored people, a floral parade Of auto
mobiles, poetry contest day, a Kings Daugh-
tiers day, a slow mule race and an obstacle
race day cash prizes being given To the
winners Of each contest.
Splendid music will be furnished by
Greenwood's superb Brass Band, our people
will extend their charteristjc Greenwood
welcome to every guest, and everybody will
% home feeling better for having partici-
pated in this great trade event.
Everybody should come. 1t will be an
opportunity to greet your friends and to get
unusual bargains in merchandise Of all kinds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Washington county gave an overwhelm-
ing majority in favor OF the $3.50, 100000
bond issue for good roads at the election
held on Thursday Of last week. The Delta
is going to have some sure enough good roads
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
FOR SALE

One of the most desirable residences
on West River Front in Greenwood.
Lot l00x425 feet, running through from
the River to Strong Ave. Servant and
other o%uthouses. VIII sell at q bargain.
Apply to S. r. COLEMAN. j
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Messrs. w. l.. and W. G. Lowe were
down from Wildwood plantation q few
hours last Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Estes Matthews, of Greenwood, was
a social visitor here last week. Indian
ola Enterprise. ~r
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Capt. r. l.. Foy was up from his
plantation near Sidon on business last
Saturday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
DESIRABLELOTS AND DWELLING
rNn NATn

- FfkFD DV H0Ax4N0
FOR SALE.
Two lots fronting River Front, just
west of Cotton street; also the new
six room dwelling on Market street
just west of Cotton street.
For further particulars apply ut
Presbyterian Manse, 40l West River
Front.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Capt. Z. NJ To was down from
bis plantation home near Philip on
business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

FOR RENT-Ofice in the Weller
building. Apply to DR.. W. T. john
son, City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09

Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System
The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chin TONIC, drives OUT
Malaria. enriches the blood and builds up the sys.
TEN. A true tonic, For adults aud children. SOC,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-09
The "Clubby"
Smoke

You start something lively
when you produce Bull" Dur.
ham in a crowd Of live wires
and start rolling your own"
That fresh, mellow-sweet fra
GRANGE Of Bull" Durham
makes everyone reach for the
markings" A hand rolled
"Bull" Durham cigarette brims
over with zeet and snap and
the sparkle Of spnghtly spirits.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-26

School He had desire for teaching
but being the only man person at home
his farm work would not allow him to
be away. and consequently Mr. fnman
has been farmer every since, and al
ways. persistent and anxious to lend a
helping hand where ever his assistance
may be needed.
Mr. lnman is so anxious to become a
help to this native land and country he
has decided to offer his service to the
public. His manly record Is an open
book to all for inspection. Mr. Inman
10 politically . atauneh Republican and
has always been supporter for the
party so far as his sbility would reach.
He is now asking this favor on his
merits. He has made him self what he
il by his own efforts. His ability with
these efficient qualities made Mr.. In
man . candidate worthy Of the voters.
and he expects TO make vigorous can
vass throughout the county, and we
kindly ask the voters to vindicate his
claims.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-26
NORMAN f. INMAN
Candidate for Circuit Clerk

In this weeks issue appears the can
didacy of Norman r. Inman candidate
for circuit clerk Of nassac County.
Subject To the decision of the voters
in III. Republican Primary next Sep
tember the sth.
M-, inman was born and reared in
and on the borders OF Massac County.
He Is n self made man Twenty five
years OF age. ana fun of energy and
physical ability. His father died when
he was but only small boy six years
old. He being reared widow womans
boy. Having no father to advise, sug-
gest or consult him lhe IL an example)
He received the principle part of his
education in the Public Schools and
completed the branches of the Public
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-26
OBITUARY.
Jopps. H.. May. ~, 1910

oppa. H.. May. ~. 1916
Bre Gesrge Bradley departed
this lie May ~. 1910 at fi:4s
p. n. lie vas born In Perriville
Teas. age 81 years. He pro-
tessed q hope 10 Christ in 1879
sbent IS years ago and joined the
Shady Grove Church. He then
mssed 10 Metropolis and joined
the AirIesa Baptist Chureh under
the pastesiai charge oi Rev. r.
Robiasoa and remained in regular
standing until he moved his mem
bership 20 vieans. III. after which
he meved to Joppa. and united
With the Clover Leaf Baptist
Church where he remained sntiI
death. He Sas stricken with
paralysis May 10. 1916. and died
Ia the toll triumph OF faith.
He leaves q vile. 6 children.
7srsnd children. 4 brother, I
sister and a host OF relatives and
friesds and the church to mourn
his loss. but the loss is Heaven S
gain. Peace be to his ashes.