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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21

The Carol County Teachers
Association. meeting in Hunt
ingdon, had as a guest last Sat
urday, Prof. Hubert DenisoD,
who delivered to that body q
lecture on teaching history.
Prof, Denison is teacher pf his.
cory in the West Tennessee Nor.
NAL at Memphis and Lexington
proudly claims him as q product
Of this town and county.
u. Fl. Buck left Monday for
Berclair, Lahore county, Ms
where Mrs. Back has been tor
over three months and where
Mr.. Buck will make q crop CD
his own land this year. Mr.. Buck
owns about four hundred acres
Of land 10 this county, but he
has taken q great notion to the
SUMMER South, where his son,
George, settled Several years
ago.
The Progress editor is indebts
ed to Justice Cashier-Mayor q.
O. Dsvis--not because he laid
a goose egg on our desk',not
because his respected name has
been added to our subscription
list, for it has been there losthese
many days-not because his
presence has graced our sane
tum sanctorumn mot for any.
specialreason right now except
that His Honor has given us free.
ly and without . single string
tied to it, a fine specimen Of his
full blood o. l. @. pigs, which
we expect to make pull down
the balances at or over the 300
pound notch next fall, when the
aforesaid pig shall not have
reached the age of one year.
A party composed OF Messrs.
w. A. Evans, j. Ii. Wilson, E.
g. McAdams, aud w. T. Bell,
Of Huron, j. s. Meadows, of Lu-
ray, Of this county, and Messrs.
j. |. Galbraith aud ID. E.. Nit
chell, of Henderson, Chester
county, were in Lexington on
Thursday Of last week to file the
report Of the engineer making
the preliminary sulve of the
Forked Deer No. B drainage dis,
trict, two prongs Of which start
in this county, respectively near
Orucifer and Stegall, come to-
gether and run through Chester
for short distance aud then into
Madison, ending some 2 IA
miles from Luray. Our people
are evidently becoming Interests.
ed in the value of drainage,
which is going 10 be the redemp
tion OF many now almost worth
less sections-except for the
breeding of muskeeters aud ma,
laria. l
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
Officers Elected.

The Bank Of Lexington, the
pioneer financial institution Of
Henderson county, has elected 4
Tor re-elected) the following o.
ficers for the year 1915:
7. A. Lancaster, President. ..4
R. W. Howard, let Vice. Pres
ident.
]. W. Stewart, 2nd Vice. Pres
ident. s
9. Q. Davis, Cashier.
Directors: The directorate in
composed OF the above officers
with the addition OF Mr.. FL. e.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
"HeavenIy Echoes No. D."

The New Song Book FOR 1915
contains more than 100 Of the
brightest songs this song book
editor has offered the public.
Out Of So different songs books
pablished>by Vaughan, No. 2 is
proving to be the best, 20; per
copy, $500 per dozen. VIII
mail II books on receipt of this
al and $3.50. Limited till Feb
lst.
JOHN B. VAUGHAN,
Athens, Ga,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
Local and Personal

Two rooms for rent. --R. M.
JORDAN.
When you want wood call tell
ephons 2l8.
Nat Williams came over from
jackson laft Sunday.
Miss Rena Huttonwas in Mem.
phis in the last week end.
Eugene Anderson, Of Jackson,
was IN Lexington last Sunday.
DR.. W. l. Howell of Wildcrs-
vile, was insLexlngton Monday.
Mrs. Matte Hunt was on the
indisposed list the latter part Of
last week.
Miss Chambers, OF Paducah,
has been a guest Of Mrs. l.. 9.
Hoicomb.
Mrs. John Wilkerson and two
children have been seriously i'll
with grip.
Mrs. Noble Parker and two
children, Of Pl du, ah, are with
relatives here.
Rev. fleetwood Ball is attend
lug q Bible Institute at Blythe.
vile, Ark, this week.
Judge Barham spent last Sun
day with his family, returning to
jackson on the night trair.
Rev. Cromwell, now resident
Of Sardia, formally Of Hardin
county, was in Lexington Wed
nesdaY.
Miss Geraldine Scott retlrned
Monday from o visit Of more
than two weeks with friends in
Memphis.
w. A. Miller, merchant at
Bargerton, was in Lexington
Wednesday to pay his license to
" do business.
w. A. Lancaster Is having q
residence erected on Clifton
street, opposite the home Of F.
II. Wadley.
Miss Blanche Threadgill gave
q aocial entertainment to the
young people Of her set last Sat
urday night.
Esq. w. r. Bolin. Of Wilders.
Vile, a friend Of The Progress
was in Lexington aud gave US
call Tuesday.
John Hills baby daughter
ags two years, has been quite
i'll but was reported better Wed
leaday morning. .
Hart. Of Fulton, came
over last Saturday to join hil
wife who has been visiting hel
parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il
DAVIS.
Miss Mary Knowles went t
Jackson last Saturday on accom-
Of the illness Of Mrs. Deloaeh, |
good friend Of the Knowles fam
lily.
Edward G.. HARDWOOD, type
writer expert, from everywhere
vas in Lexington and did SOM
work on machines Ia various Of
ices Tuesday.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21

A teacher trying to impress on her
children the rightness Of kindness
toward all animals. took them for q
walk, to bring the lesson home to
them. Hearing scream from little
Johnny, she asked: Whats the mat.
ter, johnny "Tve been sitting on a
hornet" was the fearful response.
and I'm afraid Pys hurt the poor
thing."--Delineator.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21

turn to this Office and receive re
ward.
| Last week was the wind up oil
green stuff in the gardens Of
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, lettuce
mustard, oaions and turniI
Igresns, none Of which had beer
hurt by cold up to that time.
! DR.. w. 7. Buck, who moved
from this county to Bradford,
| Gibson county, was back on q
visit last Monday, and we learn
s making arrangements to move
to Henderson, Chester county.
j. "a. Wilson, who gets mail
nut of Huron was in Lexington
Monday and made his annual
contribution to this paper. John,
like his honored father, the late
whit" Wilson, has been a true
and tried friend to The Progress.
We are glad to hear that our
good friends and former neigh.
bore, g.. Il. Partin aud family,
are pleasantly located in their
new home 10 Memphis land that
Master Charles. age 5, has al
ready made extensive acquain.
lance among the neighbors.
| P. "a. Bolin, who lives in this
county but gets his mail out OF
Yuma, was in Lexington last
Monday and did not fail to give
us a call, which was duly ap.
preciated as Mr.. Bolen has been
a good friend and patron to this
shop.
Jesse Priddy has been over
from Hebei, Ark, this week and
was accompanied back to Arkan.
sas yesterday by his mother,
who, Jesse hopes to keep with
him until Spring, Jesse is rail.
roading and tips the beam at
over 200.
/. D. d. Paford has been on the
seriously sick list since the mid.
die. of last week aud at this time
! Thursday is reported better.
| Mr.. Paford is one of Lexington (
best citizens and business men
and his many friends regret his
illness.
/ Aubrey Pafford, who has been
at work in the M. Il O. shops in
jackson and who will now change
to the Southern Engine and
Boiler Works, came over last
Saturday 30 spend Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. D.
patford.
e. G. McAdam, who gets his
mail at Huron and in our opin.
ion is a mighty good man, ha;
been around aud renewed his al
legianco to The Progress. We
like to know that The Progress
goes into the homes Of such citi
Gems as Mr.. McAdams.
Cooper O. Sweat went to Jack
son Tuesday to attend a meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Amer
lean Drug company, for the pur
pose Of electing officers and NOV
ling the plant to St. Louis. MIR
| Sweat says the company has
promising future just, now.
Rev. v. Pafford and wife, &C
conpanied by their two sons
4 Otis and Clarence, left Tuesday
for Pecsol, Arizona, where they
20 for the benefit Of Mr.. PAT
ford's health. Mr.. Pafford and
family have scores of friends
who join in the hope for his ear
" and complete recovery.
Rev. Fred Fl. Peoples had |
little scare in his home last Sun
day, when Mrs. Peoples >skir
, lighted from the Crate. Bro
Peoples seized q blanket. which
he wrapped around his wife. hi
presence of mind and quick &C
tion saving her from being burn
, ed.
A. s. Montgomery. Cashier 0
!. the Sardis Bank, was here Of
Thursday OF last week on his re
turn from Luray where he hat
. been to ascertain his loss in til,
burning of the store Of D. w
} Roy Il Co. Mr.. Montgomer,
feels sure that the loss to TIL
tirm will reach 81 1000.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
draper

Greper.
The usual annual dividend
Of 10 per cent. was declared and
the bank begins the new year in
good shape for business.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21

Ths Finished cartridss--Primsd.
the break, setting 6re to the cartridge
instead Of exploding It. or the fuse
may miss Are altogether, ieaving an
unexpicded charge In the hDis. or IL
may hang fire for half an hour or haif
q day and cause serious accident,
short cuts Do not pay IN handing -,
rlosiryA !;
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
Printing a Dynamite Cartridge

To properly prime q dynamite or
farm powder cartridge four things are
essentiai-the cap, the fuse, the car
fridge and crimping tool The meth
cd In itself ID very simple
First crimp the printing cap about
the fuse, using the crinpine tool as
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21

shown In the illustration. Next punch
q diagonal hole in the cartridge with
the end Of the crimping tool, making
the hole deep enough to entirely bury
the cap. Insert the cap into this hole
and to the fuse to the side Of the car.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-01-21
Tying Fuss and Cap to Cartridge

Tying Fuse and Cap 70 Cartridge.
through It, then insert In another dag.
onal hole below the first hole. No IT,
Ing Is necessary to hold the cap In the
cartridge This method IL called "lac.
ing the fuse through the cartridge"
1t Is unsafe and unreliable. The fuse
is likely to break ut the sharp turns
and the powder train spit fre through
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-10-21
RESOURCES.

Loans ana discounts .$456,7s7s1
aiiAiis HOUSE FURNITURE q FIXTURES. $4,000
Mortgages & Judgments of Record . 1os,as1o6
Due from National, State and Private
Banks and Bankers & Trust Compa-
mes otner tnan Reserve .......... a,o88.6o
EneIks ana otner cash Items 2o2.13
Exchanges 1or clearing House. ....... 1oI1.6o
Due rom approved reserve agents. 83,14o.48
Lawful money in bank, viz:
U. S. Currency and Ma
tional Bank Notes. =. .$11,S15oo
Gold Coin ............. I,572.5o
otAVSA NOll 5,O57.SS
NieAeis ana cents .'....... 1,o75.6o 1e52o.95
Iotal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 673,322.32
LIABILITIES.
SapltA Stock paid in. ....... $1oo 10000
surplus funo 100000
Undivided Profits, less expenses, inter-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-10-21
Our Last Days Business:

est ana taxes pald. ......... 8,6o277
Due to National, State and Private
Banks and Bankers and Trust Compa-
mes other than reserve 837.77
DiVloenos OhPa1o ............... 2I.77
Deposits: (Demand)
Subject to check. $1834oo64
Certlhed check 500
Cashiers checks ...... 2o37oo
Deposits: (Time)
Savings and Special -. 362,22e.o8 54z77o7s
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 673,322.32
State OF Maryland, Dorchester county, S.
I. w. H. Spedden, Cashier of the above named
Institution do solemnly that the above state
ment at the close of business October 1eh 1916 is
true to- the best of my knowledge and belief
w. HAMILTON SPEDDEN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of October, 1876.
ALFRED W. G. HoGE, Notary Public.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-10-21

$547,77o.78
$562,1o9.47
$673,322.22
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-10-21

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. .................$ e,19ee3
Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures. 10000
Due from National, State and Private
Banks and Bankers and Trust Compa-
MES, other than Observation-Disclosures. 61,672.78
Checks and other cash items. " 1o85.81
Exchanges for Clearing House. ........ 772.73
Due from approved Reserve Agents. -. 6o.387.23
Lawful money in Bank viz:
u. S. Currency and Nation
al Bank notes. ........... ooo2.oo
Silver Com ozz.o5
Nickels and cents .. 111.5o e,736-44
Total I43,254.Q2
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
DIP THAT TICK.

The question of getting a dipping vat for Cove has been discussed and some action will have to be taken soon if the farmers want to protect their cattle. The tick season is now approaching and no definite move has yet been made to improve con- ditions. It is well known fact that the pestiferous tick kills many cattle, prevents shipping to good markets, greatly reduces prices, re- duces the flow and quality of milk and prevents good breeding stock from being shipped in from above the quarantine line, and therefore the dipping question becomes a paramount issue. In this cohnec- tion it has been suggested that the stock men of the community meet with the berry growers at the town hall next Saturday and decide upon some plan of action The cost of dipping vat is a small item com pared to the loss sustained annually by the stock men of the community.
 Dip your cattle, kill the tick,
 Do it. now, and do it quick.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
COVE GRADE SCHOOLS.

The citizens of the town certainly have cause to congratulate them selves upon having one of the best graded schools in the county, and it is due almost entirely to the tireless efforts and efficient management of Prof. G. NJ. Woods. who has served as principal for three years, and has recently been elected to fill fourth term.
 The school has been placed on the list as a state high school, and stu dents may enter this department without paying tuition. The high est aim of the school is to fit stu dents for the practical affairs of life, and several graduates of the high school are already making splendid records as business and professional people Nonresident pupils are admitted to the different departments by paying the follow ing rates prescribed by the school board: high school, S2.50 per month; advanced department. S200; in- termediate, si.50; primary si25,
 The faculty for the next term as recently elected by the school board is as follows: superintendent and principal, Prof. c. M. Woods; ad- vanced grades, Miss Louise Mullins; primary, Miss Mayme Mullins.
 intermediate, Miss Mamie Grady;
 The school year consists of nine months and begins on the first Mon- day in September.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES.

Indications seem favorable for a revival of the strawberry industry in this part of Polk county, and it is a matter of qualification to busi- ness men and citizens in general to see such healthy interest mani fested in a cause that not only means great increase in business, but general prosperity to the country
 It is a we'll known fact that in all other localities in the state where strawberries are grown for market, there is no complaint about hard times, but on the contrary berry growers are not only rolling up nice bank accounts. but the little boys and girls of every community where strawberries are to pick, are learn ing lessons of industry, buying their clothes and even depOsiting money in the banks In fact, the straw berry industry is not only lucrative to the grower, but one of the great est factors in encouraging thrift and industry among the young peo- pie, as almost any little boy or girl can make as much picking berries as a grown person. Wherever strawberries are grown you will not find boys lolling around the streets, playing marbles or spending their time along the creek banks.
 As the strawberry industry is about to take a second growth in Polk county it will probably not be out of the way to discuss the vari- cites that pay best as market pro- position. It must be admitted, how ever. that there exists quite diff ference of opinion in regard to this question, and the prospective straw berry growers of the Cove commun- ity would be glad to have the bene- fit of a full and free discussion through the columns of the Star.
 So far as the writer's experience goes. and he has been growing strawberries in the fruit belt of Arkansas for over 20 years, both for home use and for market he would advise growers in this con- munity to plant only three varieties, the Klondike, for early, the Aroma, for mid-season and the Candy, for late. What do you say, neighborY
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
RICH VEIN OF ZINC GRE.
Buffalo Creek Lead and Zinc Mining Co, Make Strike Near Watson. Ok.

Cove, Ark, May 9.-John l.. Har- pending, manager of the Buffalo Creek Lead and Zinc Mining Co, brought large lump of rosin jack to town yesterday, which is at least S5 per cent pure zinc ore. It was taken from a vein at a depth of 60 feet and has created quite a stir among the people who have always contended that this country is rich in mineral wealth The Spaniards knew this to be true, and prospected the mountain regions of Western Arkansas about 400 years ago, but they were looking for gold. and did not consider any other minerals of any value. Relics of their crude smelling methods have been found along Buffalo creek by prospectors within recent years.
 While it has been known that in- dlcatlons pointed to rich deposits of mineral in this locality, no system atlc efforts have ever been made in mining matters until the Buffalo cuhiPoiys uIutT Jnt SuDtINlSlOI Ol Mir. Harpending, shipped in some im- proved mining machinery and had 1t installed on the Jake Eads farm near Watson, Ok. Operations were begun on a systematic scale with the most gratifying results. Work Will not stop at the 60-foot level, but drilling will continue to greater depths, while drifts will lead from the main shaft as veins of ore are struck. Melvin E. Reinheimer of Buffalo, N. Y, a member of the min- ing company. arrived Tuesday night and inspected the mining property with Mir. Harpending.
 1t may be stated in this connection that MT. Harpending has been at work for several years prospecting for mineral in Polk county, and it is due to his perseverance and skill as a mining engineer that the rich strike near Watson has been made. He certainly has been a stayer. Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
COVE, ARK.

Is a growing town of about 800 pop ulation. located on the Kansas City Southern Railway, i7 miles south of Mena, the county seat of Polk coun- ty. and only three miles from the Oklahoma state line. It has one of the best graded schools in the coun- ty, two good church buildings, Pres byterian and Baptist, with sever al other denominations represented, a large Masonic and Odd Fellows lodge room, with town hall below, two good hotels, bank, large blaming mill, up-to-date drug store. four large department stores, hardware and furniture store, two custom mills, cotton gin, restaurant, three barber shops, two blacksmith and repair shops, shoe shop, livery sta- ble and only town in county aside from Mena with electric lights. NO SALOONS. NEGROES, MOSQUE TOES or MALARIA.
 Altitude ii46, by government survey, and town built on gently rolling hills that make splendid building sites for modern homes. Fine climate, pure water and good clever people. Ideal place for peo- pie seeking pleasant homes. Natu- ral gateway to new state of Okla homa. Mail and merchandise SUD- piled from this point to eight new towns in our sister state. Largest and best trade territory of any town in the county alfording splendid openings for all lines of business and manufacture. Nothing in mis- representation. Seeing is believing. SEE COVE.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
Attention Strawberry Growersl

Owing to the fact that A. M. Green late president of the Cove Fruit and Truck Growers Association, is dead, and Rev. w. E. Hamilton, secretary, is absent. the undersigned business men and citizens deem it necessary to call meeting of the association at the town hall on Saturday, May f3, at 3 D. m, for the purpose of re-. organizing and also for securing pledges for an acreage of straw berries to enable the growers to ship in carload lots. Please turn out and help along a good cause.
 W. C.. Martin,
 c. M. Woods,
 W. NJ. Hansard,
 J. c. Goodwin,
 c. c. Golf,
 L R, Silvey,
 Fred W Gray,
 0. B. Witherspoon
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
HE IS LOYAL MAN CD

Not long ago a stranger wrote to certain farmer, who lives in the Cove community, and who not only owns a good farm but is out of debt and considered in easy cireum- stances. for some information re- garding the country and this is the information he received: The land is very rough, rocky, unproductive and doesn't last long after being put into cultivation" He also wrote that the fruit is generally failure and when it does produce a crop it is of an inferior quality" Now what are We to think of a well-to-do farmer of Polk county giving the county such black eye?
 If any of the readers of The Star want to know the name of the man who received such a misleading letter and also learn tiIe real reason for writing the same let them write to Rev. E. B. Huff, pastor of the First Christian church. Kiefer. Ok. 5
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11

for beauty as we'll as elegance The fancy of many people, but not to
 those who know that simplicity stands for beauty as well as ele- gance. The Japanese, perhaps the most artistic people in the world, this principle and place only one big rose on long stem in a slender vase, never over two or
 three. They know the difference between bouquet and a big bunch of roses with two inch stems
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN Regular services on
 the End and 4th Sundays of each month, Sunday school every Sabbath. Rev. F. w. Hiddleson. Pastor BAPTIST.--Regul services the 1st
 and Sd Sundays of each month. Sun day school every Sunday. Rev. J. w. Edwards, Pastor.
 LATTER DAY SAINTS.--No regular
 services at present Sunday school at the town hall every Sabbath.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
LODGE DIRECTORY.

MASONIC LODGE NO $50, F. AND 4.
 M-R. L. Hunter, w NJ. J. P Heg- wood, s. w; O. R Woodell, Sec; John Durham Treas. IT, o. O. F. LODGE NO. 472.--Dan Har-
 rah. N G.; E. A. Pearce, V C.; R. L. Hunter, Sec. w. O. w. LoDGE.-w. A. Daniels. c. C..
 J. l.. Parker A. L.; Robt Fortner. Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
SPECIAL SLAUGHTER SALE.

Beginning May f2, and ending on June ist. Special auction Of lot of hats and shoes on Saturday, May i3. All goods greatly reduced during regular sale Country produce taken in exchange for goods.
 w. D Stockton. Adv. i9-3t. Old Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-11
U. S. DEMANDS CARRY POINT.
English Have Decided to Release 3s
 Teutons Taken From u. s. Ship.

London, May 5.--The British gov ernment has decided to release the .3s Germans and Austrians who were taken from the American steamship China. a s-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-08-31
MuskmeIon Dessert.

Cut the melon in cubes, removing
the rind, dust with powdered sugar
and grated nutmeg. chill and serve in
sherbet cups, pouring over any Of the
melon juice that escaped when pre-
pairing it.