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The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Daughters of the COnfederaCy

After vacation of three months
the Fannie Scott Chapter of the L.
| d. [. met with Mrs Guy Trimble on
Tuesday afternoon. The new of.
fccrs, Mrs. Ino, b. Tyson as presi.
dent, and Mrs. Isa Beach as secre-
tary, presided. The meeting was
opened by the ritual of the chapter
and an interesting program was
given, consisting of instrumental
music by Miss Frances Tyson and
vocal music by Misses Katharyn
Shelby and Harvey Lewis. Mrs,
Scott read a touching Confederate
story, and another member an old
time clipping from the Harrison
Times of 1898. Mrs. d. +. I'itton
and Mrs. Ray Morrow assisted the
hostess in serving nice refreshments
to q goodly number of members and
the following guests; Mcsdames
Wise, Rose, Chapman, Haworth,
Holt, Horton, Davis, Granger, Eel.
lows, and Misses Katharyn and
Helen Shelby, Francis Tyson and
Harvey Lewis.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Claude CrumpIer for Clerk.

In the proper department this week
appears the announcement of Claude
Crumpler as a candidate for re.elec-
tion to the office of County Clerk.
He is product of Boone county, S
best conditions and schools; has been
here as long as anybody of his age,
and has already established himself
in the hearts of our people by his
genuine courtesy and efficiency as
county clerk during the past two
years. It's a credit to Boone county
democracy tnat she has picked men
Of the Crumpler stripe to serve the
people, and there is little chance for
disruption or disaster to the party
as long as her selections are based
on good character and efficiency, as
in the case of Mr.. Crumpler.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Marvin WagIey for Treasurer

The announcement Of Marvin
Wagley for Treasurer Of Boone
county is made this week, subject d
course to the will of our democratic
voters. HIS service Of the people in
this capacity during the past term is
the strongest argument which could
be presented in favor Of his re-elec
ton. Coming to the office two
years ago in every way equipped for
it's duties, he has been able to give a
service above criticism and to
enlarge the confidence which the
people already had in him. A native
Of our county, life long democrat,
and a young man Of the highest in.
tcgrity, he is in every way the man
for a position OF this character
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Sale of Merchandise

Notice is hereby given that the
undcsigned, as receiver, will on We'd
nesday Feb. ., 1916 at L o'clock n,
m. offer for sale, at front door OF
former store of Guthrie * Hunt,
Johnson Building Harrison, Arkan.
sas, all the stock of goods, wares,
merchandise and fixtures of Guthrie
& Hunt at public outcry for cash in
hand, Invoice can be seen by call
ing on tie undcsigned at Peoples
National Bank, Harrison, Arkansas,
and inspection Of stock permitted.
Said sale will be made by virtue of
order Ct Hon. T, II. llumphries,
Chancellor Of Boone Chancery Court
made January 10th 1916 in cham
bers at Fayetteville, Arkansas
Done at Harrison, Arkansas, this
January 2Sth 1916,
W. J. MYERS, Receiver.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Harrison'S Oldest Citizen Dies

Died, at his home in south Harri
son, at $40 p, m. on Thursday
January Goth, Joseph w. Alverson
aged 93 years, I months and p
days. Funeral services WILDE held at
the Free Methodist Church this at
ternoon at 2:30 and interment at
the Harrison Cemetery.
Notwithstanding he was Harri-
sons oldest citizen, he has been ac,
tive and enjoyed good health until
the past year, during which he has
been rapidly growing more feeble
All his life he has been an earnest
and devout Christian, and at his
death has endowed the Free Meth
odist Church with all his property.
In all his transactions he was a man
of his honor and strict probity, and
was loved by all who knew him.
lie is survived By one son, Frank,
whose whereabouts is not known.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
AGRICULTURAL MEETING
Large Crowd Of Farmers Enjoy au All
Day Session.

Responding to a call from the Ex-
tension Division of our Agricultural
School probably the largest gather,
inc of Boone county farmers ever
assembled were present at the Court
House Wednesday morning last, and
most of them spent the day listen
ing to and learning matters of di-
rect Importance to their calling.
1t is the strongest evidence of the
general determination of our far
merS, stockmen and fruit-growers to
improve their methods and bring
them up to date, that they are ready
to give their time to meetings of
this character, and argues for the
future or this section that more
thought and greater effort are to
be put into its sources OF production.
At the morning session entended
scientific talks were made by Profs.
Knox and McCloud, of the Universi-
", and in the afternoon road max
ing and farm demonstration, etc,
were discussed by a number of local
speakers including Messrs. Wycoli,
Parkinson, Gibson, Calvin and Far
qubarson.
By special resolution the following
committees were appointed;
Good Roads-G. K. Wycotf, ], C.,
Gibson and [. c. Garyin.
Live Stock-O. l.. Parkinson and
!. S. johnson.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
WOmenS Book Club.

Mesdamcs f. NJ Garvin and
Jeffrey Dixon were hostesScs to the
Womeus Book Club "Wednesday
afternoon atthc home ofMrS. Dixon.
The interior of the Dixon home
was brilliant with lights and the
club colorS, green and white, were
used throughout the house, Several
members were present and the
following guests. Mesdames Guy
Trimble, Ray Morrow, d. +. I'itton
and Miss Ruth Worthington.
Roll call was answered by current
news of our possessions. Arrange
mentS were made to give a leap
year party Friday night at the
home of Mrs. Scott. The following
program was wellrendered, Alaska,
Miss Margic Redus; Porto Rico,
Mrs. S. +, Towers; PHILIPPINES, Mrs.
Marvin Wagley; Vocal Ductt, Mes.
danes Andrews and Lewis and a
piano number by Miss Nell Dixon.
During the social hour delicious
refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be with
Mcsdames Andrews and Baker at
theho of Mrs J.E.Andrews Febru
AIRY 2nd.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Peoples National Bank

The annual meeting of the Peo.
pies National Bank was held on the
afternoon Of Ian. 1 / in the banking
room at which tine the following
directors were elected for the ensu.
ing year, W. ]. Myers, Dr.. J. l.. Sims,
A. J. Walters, Chas Czech, H. W,
Redus, r. ". Maxwell, ]. NJ. Wag.
ley, {. p. Myers and l.. Z. White.
side Immediately after the stock
holders meeting the new board met
and elected W, !. Myers, President,
DR.. J. l.. Sims, Vice President, F. W.
Maxwell, Cashier, j. NJ, Wagley,
Asst. Cashier, l.. F.Whitesidcs, Book
Keeper. The report Of the bank as
submitted by the cashier shows the
bank to be in a Aourishing condi.
tion and after setting aside $4,000
to the surplus fund and decreasing
the Furniture and Fixture account
$19S0O and declaring a dividend of
II per cent placed the balance of the
earnings to the undivided account
which increases that account to
S340O0O, The business for the year
was very satisfactory in every way.
Among the older directors will be
found some Of the wealthiest and
most substantial men to be found in
this part ofthc state while the young
men arc of sterling character and
good business prospects.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Ralph Jefferson for Assessor.

Ralph Jefferson, our present ethc'
lent assessor, is announced this week
for reelection, and. it seems likely
that his nomination will be conccd
ed without opposition. He is ma
tive of Boone county, familiar with
values and conditions generally, ant
has Just completed an assessment
highly satisfactory in aggregate val
ne as well as fair in individual treat.
ment. A lifelong democrat, a young
man Of good ability and character
able to see clearly the eright, and with
nerve to do it en- all occasions, Ralpl
Jefferson will continue to make al
assessor Of which the party and peo
pie may well feel proud,
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Boone Circuit Court.

Our Circuit court has continued
throughout the week, the greater
part Of its time being taken up with
civil eases.
In the case of 5. d, Newman vs..
NJ. * n. \. railroad for personal
damages, verdict Of $1,000 was
given. The Harrison Ice & Storage
Co. secured a Judgment for SS32
against the Refrigerator Car Co.
The jury commissioners were BaS
Parker, Lewis Dowcll and Ben An
dreWs.
The grand jury was discharged
THURSDAY after bringing in but T.
indictments.
1t will be impossible to clear the
civil docket, as many important
cases yet remain and court must adj
journ today, Yellyille court couyen.
ing next Monday.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Roy MiIum for Collector.

Roy Milum authorizes the Times
this week to tell the people that he
is q candidate for reelection to the
office Of Collector. He is too well
known and too sincerely liked by
the people Of Boone county to need
an introduction of any sort, Born
and reared at the little town of Lead
Hill, he has forged his way up from
the plain country boy to the high
estimation Of all his fellow, citizens
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
IOhn Murphy Sr.. Gone

At g o clock on yesterday morning
after an illness of several weeks OF
grippe complicated with other in.
drmities John Murphy, Sr. passed
away, aged IS years.
Several years since he suffered q
stroke OF paralysis which impaired
the use of his lower limbs and con
lined him TO his chair, but up to the
present illness he has maintained q
lively interest in affairs about him
and borne his Affections with cheer
lulnesS and patience. He has al
ways been a man of strong charact-
cr and good ability. For four years
he saw service as a federal soldier in
the Civil War; aiterward he engag-
cd in the mercantile business at Jas
per, and later served for eight years
as Register of our L. S. Land Office
His grandfather, Jenkins Murp by,
was a native of Ireland, coming to'
this country in ! 1771 and locating
Charleston, s. {. He served Ii
years in the war of the revoluI
The family moved to Tenr4
where John J. Murphy, faths. or,
deceased was born; he num1B
Arkansas, and at his .
in Madison county the Z Hus
born the second eldest Hbalflly
of thirteen children. HIS surviving
brothers are Samuel, of Oklahoma
CITY, James H.. Of Oklah oma, and
Vincent W. of Missouri. Five
brothers Of this family served
through the civil war.
Besides the stricken widow, who
is recovering from a spell of pneu-
monia, deceased leaves four daugh.
ters and two sons-Mrs. Mary M.
Newman and Mrs. Louisa Martin.
of Harrison, Mrs. Matte Johnson,
ofAshland, -ArraaI .MEs4rRRtsS;ts,aa, RtsS;sa
Summers, OF E.yrtle; Chester w
and George Murphy, both of Harr;-
son.
Funeral services will be beld NJ
the home at . this afternoon, and
interment will be made in The
Harrison Cemetery.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22

as a first class business man, a rock
ribbed democrat, and an officer with
a record for accuracy. courteous
treatment OF the humblcst citizen,
and faithful discharge ofevery duty.
He rests his claims for reelection on
the record he has made during the
past term, and promises the same
fidelity to the work if he is reelected.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22

The candidates are getting
ready to get 10 the field immedi.
ately after New Year Read the
Times and keep up with this gang,
You might get "handshooked' or
baby-kissed and not know whether
it's candidate or a canning agent.
Nashville Times.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22
Watch the Rods.
r. -Slll4aL- ere hand
%Gaine thitGs Of GH t1c 20 &n'rfc:J~,'

often be prevented by few minutes
work at the right time. Why waltz
for the officers to do these little johs'
Ten minutes work would often stop
a wash" down the center of a hill
that later will cost fifty dollars to
fix. Open up the bitches and keep
the water off the road. Drainage is
the first law of road making and
dragging is the next great law.
The Harrison times., 1916-01-22

-MeSsrS. ". T. and B. F. Ruble
are arranging to embark in the mer.
camille business at the Capps stand,
south side Of the square, and have
already purchased the grocery stock
of kcencr & keesce.
Boone county's Democratic Com
mittee failing to show up with a
quorum last Saturday the meeting
was postponed until this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
GRAND WAY" TO CROSS CITY, PLAN
 OF C0UNClLM E:N
It's Going to<Be Paved With Warrenite, Too, Is Admin
 istration Edict.

Part of the $250,00O bonds for streets extension will be expended in making another direct thoroughfare across the city by the aid of Grand street bridge to be known as Grand Way It is proposed to fcontinue MapIewoods avenue. which begins at Dewey street near Mountain Grove cemetery.
 The plan is to continue this street through Pequonnock street into Grand street. Grand street will then be continued through the old Swords Lane, which will be necessary for the approach to the new bridge The bridge will connect Grand street With Arctic street on the East Side. A new bridge will be built over Penn broke Lake, connecting Arctic street with Grant street in the East End. Grant street now goes over Mill Hill connecting with Barnum avenue just beyond Elizabeth street.
 The City Planning Commission will be invited to make suggestion con- corning the layout of this thorough fare It is proposed to pave the street with Warrenite and to set out large numbers of shade trees along the parts where there are no trees. Uniform curb and gutter its entire length will also be suggested. Al lPequonnock street and MapleWood avenue it will be necessary to take private property either by sale or condemnation proceedings. It is proposed to reduce the grade of Grand street when the layout is made.
 The opening of such street will relieve traffic conditions materially besides providing a, way through the city over which motorists passing through, may go without being sub- jected to the inconvenience of being halted, by traffic officers in the center of the city, It is believed that tfHs street when completed will relieve the congestion which now occurs daily at Fairfield avenue and Main street. [
 J. P Strauss, engineer of the Grand street bridge, is preparing plans and has been in consultation with en- gineers of the New Haven road re- garding the crossing there. The cross ing is now at grade but it is believed that the railroad company will soon elevate it's tracks on the Berkshire di- vision further north to eliminate all crossings in the city limit. This is the plan on which the bridge commission is now working
 A report on the Grand Way pro ject will be made to the common coun- cil at the first meeting in May.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
POLICE BIRTHS
 CAUSE SPLIT IN RANKS OF 6. O.P,
Town Committee For Suck ley; Majority of Board, and
 King, For Redgate.
MANY ARE IN RAGE
 FOR CAPTAINCIES
designations and Retire ments To Make Way For
 Numerous Changes.

With a majority of the Republic can town committee favoring Lieut. Charles H. Suck1ey, and three of the four police commissi ioners commit teed, under the guidance of John T. King, to the candidacy of Captain John H. Redgate.
 sl The matter of e1ecting a successor to Eugene Birmingham, deceased, as sup erintendent of the department, is getting higher in the air, day by day.
 The police commissioners expect to meet either on Saturday of this week. or next week Wednesday,. Then, it is likely, the matter of the lsuperin- tendency will be settled. The dissent ing police commissioner is John C. Stanley, president of the board, who faVors Captain John Fl. Began
 Commissioners JoAn E. Lyddy, Richard Fl. Murphy and George C. Peet are strong for Kings man President Stanley, failing to procure sufficient supportNto land Began, fa- vors Lieut.. Suck1ey. it is reported
 At a secret meeting of the Thir- teen club,'' the G. o. P. town commit tee a short time before the sudden death of Superintendent Birmingham, a majority of district leaders are said to have favored the promotion of Lieut.. Suck1ey. It is said upon good authority that leader King then said that Redgate must get the appoint ment, otherwise there would be no re- tirenents. As King has the support of three commissioners it is now ad- n1itted by members of the administra-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
MACHINISTS NOT IN ACCORD WITH THE BONUS PLAN Union Leaders Declare It Is Calculated to Deceive the
 Workers. ELECTRICIANS QUIT AT REMINGTON CITY Strikers and Strike Breakers Clash Near Plant of
 Graphophone Go.

Bridgeport machinists will fight the bonus system in local factories this spring and summer. On the ground that the system is device instituted to deceive, an effort will be made to eliminate it from Bridgeport shops.
 George J. Bowen, business agent of Local No. 30. I. A. Nn., said this morn ing that the bonus system is deceptive and unfair. ''Workingn1en are led to believe that they are getting some thing suhstantial,' declared MT. Bow en, t'but in reality they are begui1ed into speeding up on the promise of 10 per cent. or hereabouts.>~bonus.
 Some of those who haven't thought, fail to remember that the bonuses that are being paid in Bridgeport are merely for these rush times, and that when a calm settles, they will be talk en away. The men will experience the same effect then as if they re- ceived a, cut in wages. What we are working for is the substitution of a, wage increase for the bonus, so the men will be protected in dull times.
 This doesn't re1er to the bonus called ti1ie and oneha1f, paid for. over time work or to the extra pay received by the night workers It is for the day men we ask a standard rate of wages with no bonus, but, of course, time and one-half for overtime"
 The campaign of the machinists for 10,OOO memDerSS WI1Cuf AS 6APSNScC0 " take all summer, is going forward merrily. The secondary can1padgn for. 900 new members by May is pro- crossing favorab1y. The Plaza theatre has been engaged for April 30, when it is expected 1,5O0 new members will be initiated.
 So large is the membership growing that both the Remington local and 11o- cal No. 30 are seeking quarters larger than those at 27 Cannon. street
 According to reports made at Ma chinists' headquarters, eight workrnen quit the Max Aims Go. last Saturday. in sympathy with the strikers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Ambassador Gerard Has In, formation That Berlin
 Would Accede to Wishes
 if Evidence in Sussex Case x Warrants.
Cabinet Approves Final Communication on U- Boat Question Which, It Is Ex- pected, Will Be Cab1ed Before Night.

Washington, April There were some indications today that Ambassador Gerard has been informed by the Berlin office of it's desire to meet the wishes, of the United States, if it is shown that the channel steamer Sussex was destroyed by 8 submarine in violation of the German governments in structions and that Count Won Bernstorff was authorized to make such a, statement in gen eral terms to Secretary Lans- ing.
 The cabinet discussion of the sab- marine crisis today resulted in no change in the situation and it was an- nounced that nothing had come up to prevent the despatch of the American note to Germany as planned. proba- bly, tonight or tomorrow.
 Count von Bernstorfrs engagement to, discuss the situation with Secretary Lansing in general terms late this af- ternoon, it was indicated, will not de- lay the sending of the note or cause any change in it's terms.
 Count Von Bernstorf, the German am baSsador. acting under instruction from his government, will discuss the submarine crisis in general terms with Secretary lansing at o'clock this afternoon
 It was understood that the ambassa- dor had no instructions to discuss any specific case now in controversy be- tween the two governments but to take up the subject broadly and to seek the viewpoint of the American govern- ment in the present situation.
 The American governments com
 nunication to Germany designed as the last word of this government in the submarine controversy, was being put into diplomatic code today for inn mediate transmission to Berlin. It is expected to go forward during the day.
 The document is said to be the most vigorous diplomatic paper President Wilson and Secretary Lansing ever have drafted. It covers the. activities of German submarines since the Ll1s- itania affair and is intended to force the question of speedy settlement of the submarine issue by making plain that only an immediate change in Ber1in's policy can prevent a rupture in the friendly relations between the two countries.
 eign relations committee, had an en- gagement to see President Wilson at the White House today before the cab inet meeting. Senator Stone wf1as in formed of the intentions of the ad- ninistration as soon as the ~conmuni- cation was completed by the Presi- dent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
SURVIVORS TELL
 FAWFUL SCENE
 AS WRECK BURNS

New London, Conn, April 18.-Ja1nes Brax, who was injured in the wreck at Bradford, madeline following state nent:
 city, and we got away from Boston about o'clock When just outside of Providence our train stopped for about 10 minutes. After getting under way again we ran very slowly until we reached Bradford.
 While our train was standing at the Bradford station there came a crash. It seemed that the entire train collapsed. My leg was turned and for a time was helpless. After getting free I grabbed hold of Nancy and we made our escape.
 "We had just got outside the car when there was an explosion. I was told it was a gasoline tank in the rear car. Flames shot up from this car and in a. short time the blaze had reached the Bradford station and the freight house which were both burned to the ground As we lay near the smoking car a couple of men came along with a tstretcher They stopped and inquired i if we needed help and on being as- sured that we were all right they went into the rear car.
 When they came out they had a to foot with blood. Her hair was mat l ted on the side of her head and she presented a sickening appearance. l turned my head just in time to see another group bringing out two vo- men; a child and a man from the car ] in front of the smoker. All these were covered with blood and the mans legs were twisted into unnatural positions
 .'The papers say there were only five killed but I myself saw the wreckeFs bring out eight bodies from the rear car and they said all these were dead"
 Habbid Nancy, of this city, tells his story of the Bradford wreck as fol 1 lows:
 we stopped at Bradford was looking out of the window when there was a terrible crash. Windows were broken, seats were crushed, one of the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
Fined $25 For Hitting
 Ams Go. trikebreaker

AIMS COL. ....
 For assau11ng 9 strikebreaker at the Max Anas plant in Fairfield. Ed mund MaItzen of Fairfield, was fined $25 by Judge Walsh in the criminal court of common pleas this after noon. His case came before the court on an appeal from the Fairfield town court where he was fined $15 and sentenced to jail for 10 days.
 It was alleged that on February 22 last, Maltzen and some strikers had a dispute with Gustave Lang and other strik ebreakers in a. Fairfield street. Af- ter some angry words Maltzeni struck Lang.
 Attorney Hugh J. Lavery. who rep resented Maltzen, told the court the striker had wife and three children. He declared the man had never been arrested before. Judge Walsh said he would allow Maltzen to escape a Jail sentence with the understanding that the man would keep out of further trouble.