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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-05-12
Circuit Court.

The April term of the Circuit Court
adjourned on Saturday last after being
in session twenty-seven days. The i'm
preston enormously prevails throughout
the county that this term has been one
of little accomplishment. AS matter
of fact the Judges and Court officials
have been working hard to dispose of
the unusually large number of cases on
the docket at this term. The following
cases have been tried since our last re,
port
CRIMINAL APPEALS.
State VS.. Godfrey, tried by Court
and verdict not guilty. Peach for State
State VS.. Thompson, tried by Court
and verdict of not guilty. Peach fol
State.
State VS. Eckey. Tried before Court
and verdict of not guilty. Peach fol
State.
State VS. Weinbery. Tried before
Court and verdict OF not guilty. Peacl
for State, Aillard for Weinberly.
State VS. Loffier. Tried before the
Court and verdict of guilty Sentenced
to pay a fine of $Ioo and costs for sell
ing liquor to minor. Peach for State
Duckett for Loffler.
State VS. Mccormick. Tried befor
the Court and verdict of not guilty
Peach for State, {. M. Roberts 70
Mccormick.
State VS. Allen. Tried before tn
Court, plead guilty aud sentenced tc
pay a fine of S.. Peach for State, I
Van Clagett, for Allen.
State VS. Armstrong, Tried by a jury
and verdict of not guilty. Peach fol
State. LeRoy Pumphrey for Armstron
State VS. Porter. Tried before tn
Court and verdict not guilty. Peac
for State, Merrick for Porter.
State VS. Duvall. Tried before tn
Court and verdict of guilty and ser
fenced to pay fine of $50 and costs
Peach for State, William Stanley an
George P. McCeney for Duvall
State VS. Davis. Plead guilty and sci
fenced to pay fine of S. and costs
Peach for State.
CRIMINAL TRIALS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-05-12
CASE NO. l113.

iNHE above mentioned petition havin g
L been received and filed, it is this
fourth day of Nay, 1916, by the Public
Service Commission of Maryland.
ORDERED: That the same be, aud it
is hereby, set for hearing as the office of
the Commission, Baltimore, Maryland,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1916-05-12
ALEX. LOCSER
BADEN, MD.
Tin and Sheet Iron Worker

Metal Cornices, Skylights; special
attention given to Cooking Stoves,
Heating Stoves, Parlor Heaters, Ranges,
Stove Repairing at short notice. Agent
for Palace Queen Furnace and Spear S
New Cooking Range. Estimates given
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
RAISING THE CHAMPION CUT
 FLOWER.

"For indoor use," says Grace Ia bor in the February Woman's Home Companion, "as cut flower most people feel that the sweet pea stands at the head of the list.
 Sweet peas must have soil that is both deep and rich, and they must have full exposure to sunlight and air on both sides of them. The exact time of spring sowing will of course depend upon the latitude, but usually by the middle or end of March in the latitude of New York, sweet peas may be put in. The best guide for the time is the condition of the soil"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
A POLITICIANS RECIPE FOR
 REMEMBERING ACQUAINTANCE

In the February American Nigga zine writer says:
 My acquaintance was large, and l was not only embarrassed but an- noyed and hurt by my failure to re- member much more prominent men.
 "One day in a hotel lobby, mem- Der of congress from my state who had been in Congress ten years spoke to me heartily, and as I shook hands with him I committed the un- pardonable error of asking him who he was. He happened to be man of good sound common sense as well as good politician, and here is what he said to me after he led me away into a secluded corner:
 Remembering new acquaintances is habit easily formed. There are fourteen thousand voters in my dis trict, and I can speak to four-fifths of them by their first names. Ordi- narily when you are introduced to a man or when you see him at a dis tance, you hear his name but your mind is on something else. When his name is pronounced to me, l have a firm grip on his hand and am looking at the color of his eyes with my whole power of mind focused on that one combination of name and face. If the thing is done faithfully, there is not one chance in a hundred that anything can blot out the memory in ten years"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
FLOOD WATERS RECED- ING FROM THE STATE
 FARM AT CUMMINS

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-Capt. Burkett of the Penitentiary Commission, re- ports that the flood waters are re- ceding from the state convict farm at Cummins. He estimates that the to- tai loss at the farm will not exceed $25,000. A few of the minor buildings at the Front Camp, which was hard est hit, were not washed away, as at first reported. The front camp is To- cated inside new levee that is being built and when it is completed it is be- lieved the farm will be safe from any ordinary flood. It may even be fea- sible to repair the old levee which broke last week, as a protection against ordinary rises. The $50 acres between the two levees may then be utilized for pasture land.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
THE GROUND HOG.

The ground hog saw his shadow on February 2nd and now We are all watching to see whether the ancient tradition will be verified.
 One of the events of the American calendar is the Ground Hogs tradi- tional excursion from his hole on Candlemas Day, to ascertain if spring has really come. This little beast, alias the Woodchuck, is not found everywhere in this country. But he is we'll enough known so that his efforts to see his shadow is discussed Feb ruary 2 by millions of people. The fact that he is supposed to retire to his hole if the weather is springlike is an ironical twist of tradition, and suggests a feeling of the perversity and fickleness of nature.
 Perhaps one reason for this wide spread interest in the ground hog is the fact that millions of farmer boys have always found them their heredi- tary foe. While other animals cauti- ously seek secluded homes Mir. Wood chuck impudently burrows at the edge of the garden, on which he fattens. His Twinkling brown heels always reach his hole ahead of his pursuers, and he enjoys the sleep of the just while boys and dogs make futile eff forts to smoke, drown or dig him out. Quite frequently he has merrily es- capped by the holes back door while these siege operations are progress ing. No boy who ever lived in the ground hog belt forgets this tradition al feud when Candlemas Day comes around. Surely so wise and resource full little creature must know the secrets of nature and the weather bu- reau should watch him!
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
THE CAUGHEY HAYES BIBLE
 CLASS BEARING EXPENSES

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-The Caughey Hayes Bible Class of Winfield Memo rial M. E. Church, South, is bearing the expenses of B. F. Musser, who is a member of the graduating class at Hendrix College, Conway, this year. This is a practical work that is being taken up by Sunday Schools of the State. Edgar Miller of Smithville, Matriculated at Hendrix last week. He is a ministerial student without means, and his expenses are being paid by the adult Bible Class of the Bates vile Methodist Church.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
ENOCH P. HALE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR TAX ASSESSOR

Today we have for your considera- tlon the name of Enoch P. Hale for Tax Assessor of Nevada county, sub iect to the action of the Democratic Primary March 29th. 1916.
 Mr. Hale is citizen of this. Mis- souri township, and has been for a number of years. He has cast his vote here for democracy during the past 15 years, 30 times (primary and general elections) and this is his first request for a political favcr. Mir. Hale has always been considered one of our good substantial farmers. standing at the first always in the rank of that class of citizens who want to see Nevada and Prescott and all of the people advance.
 He is thoroughly capable to assess the taxes of Nevada citizens and asks your support. Since the year of 1882 he has been one of the leaders in bearing the banner of Democracy and we ask you to consider these things and give MT. Hale your earnest thought before you select one to fill the office of assessor.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
PROMINENT
 DRUG FIRM
 MAKES ANNoUNc EMENT
Should be Read By All Readers of
 This Paper.

The Guthrie Drug Go. of Prescott are taking this method of announcing to the general public and especially to those who suffer, the fact that they have secured the agency for Hays Specific" the great system tonic.
 This remedy is composed princi- pally of herbs, berries and barks and is absolutely free from any bad after effects.
 Numerous letters from people in all stratas of life will be published in the columns of this paper from now on and We would suggest that you read them carefully.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
HAPPENINGS AT STATE HOUSE

The Dierks Lumber and Coal Com pany has appointed M. F. Allen agent for service at DeQueen Tn lieu of Herbert Dierks.
 The Batesville Fruit Growers Asso- citation of Batesville, has been incor- porated with capital stock of $5,OOo of which $165 has been subscribed The officers are A. T. Sherrod presi- dent, s. E. Wells, vice-president, w. r. Tuggle secretary-treasurer.
 The Helena Supply Go, of Helena has been incorporated with a capital stock of $2O,OO0, of which S1o,ooo has been subscribed It will do general mercantile business. The officers are Emanuel Levy president, 5. J. Cun- ningham vice-president and s. W. Lev cretary-treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
SELF CULTURE CLUB

The Self Culture Club is meeting with Mrs. Jno. M. Pittman this after noon, Miss Pittman assisting, and are rendering the following program on Child Literature of the South
 Roll Call-A Southern Writer for Children.
 The South's Contribution to Child Literature-Miss Hatley.
 Children in Literature-Mrs.H Hatley
 Inery-"Is the Southern Literature for Children Wholesome ?"-M r S |. Green.
 Mosic (Child Song)-Miss Bailey.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
MURDERER BEGINS SERV-
 ING LIFE SENTENCE

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-Ed Dixon, the young carpenter of Philadelphia, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning his wife because of an infatuation for another woman, was brought to the penitentiary Monday night. He will be sent to the new convict farm soon. There are now 350 convicts at the walls, and about 125 at work on the new farm in Jefferson county. Preparations are being made to put in crop on the new farm this year.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
Could Drawn Own Conclusion.

A gentleman was strolling across a large estate, when he came on a man fishing.
 What sort of fish do you catch here ?" he said.
 Mostly trout replied the man.
 "How many have you caught?"
 About 10 or 12, sir"
 What is about the heaviest you have caught?" continued the gentle man.
 "Well, I don't know the weight, but the water sunk two or three feet when pulled it out. ."-New York Globe.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
Colds Need Attention.

produnal ilal throat and chest troubles swelG0e inflammation, irritation, ed at is or soreness and unless check ious t, once, are likely to lead to ser. Belps trouble; Caught in time Dr phlesn, Fine Tar Honey loosens the have ua.a and destroys the germs which is sootbi;eed In the throat or nose. Ii septic. and healing. Pine ia anti. getber. money is soothing-both to- qualit;o possess excellent medicinal sist ites "r Tor Tor fighting cold germs In 25e .,l J1 nDr. Bells Pine'Tar-Hopev
 all Druggists. ''o"es
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
THE RELIGION OF ABRAHAM
 LINCOLN.
Rv John c. Williams.

Lincoln WAS q WI A>A~S
 1 was constant student of the Bi- s,o p;lorim's Progress and other re- ra;ons hooks. While boy he had h,,+ few books and no m oney to buy any and therefore he frequently mem or;zed large portions of the Scriptures
 ,J +bore have been few men in Amer ;ca who could quote as many passages tron, the Bible as he. This served him to yood purpose in his speeches and debates and what might be considered as his greatest effort in debate and what ultimately led to his nomination os candidate for the Presidency was his ant quotations from the Bible in renlv to Douglas when he referred to tho "Divided House" not being able to stand and that this nation could not be divided on slavery and we could not be part free and part slave but would be all slaves or all free. The know ,edce of the Bible, and the ability to make proper quotations really was what brought him to the presidential chair.
 Lincoln was a constant attendant upon church services and as Christ went every Sabbath day to the syna- cogue so Lincoln was found every Sunday in his pew at church and in both Springfield and Washington his new is still preserved and marked. He received great edification from the sermons of the educated ministers. the kind he preferred to hear, and was a man of prayer and meditation and many a time in the stress of great was a close and humble listener. He and momentous issues he would give himself to prayer and supplication. He believed in a special Providence and in God that took notice of all His creatures and that he was raised up of God to carry out his purposes.
 While he was a practicing attorney in Illinois he was sent for by dying lady to make out her will and after it was done she told him of her con- plete preparation for death and faith in Christ to save her and when he eX- pressed great joy at her confession she requested him to read some from the Scriptures and requested someone bring him her Bible, but he said it was not necessary and began quoting from the 23d Psalm and put strong emphasis upon the verse, Though l walk through the valley and shadow of death l will fear no evil" Then he quoted from the 14th of John, lay ing stress upon the verse, Let not your heart be troubled" After this ne then quoted several sacred hymns and closed by repeating perfectly the hymn, Rock of Ages. Cleft for Me" " Ills old bible has been preserved and It shows many signs of constant use and the thumb marks are all through out and Is living proof of his faith m the word of God and the God of the Word. America has been singly blessed In the Christian lives of the rresldents as there has never been an infdel to occupy the White House ana the large majority of them have been constant Bible readers and regu- lar church attendants and men of prayer and piety. This is a nation whose God is the Lord and the Lord mas seen fit to have mainly men we oeileved in and served him to be the readers and representative of the na- tion.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
TRANSCRIPT ON APPEAL
 HOLLAND CASE FILED

h''tIe Rock, Feb. 9.-Transcript on 1ppeal of the case of Walter Holland
 .aS been filed in Supreme Court. He was convicted in Miller circuit court. ,a rn charge of burglary and grand i;1i'ehy' and sentenced to four years hn hn'p.iSohment. He is charged with ng entered the smoke-house of E.. n, so butler, Nov. p, 1915, and stealing lard anu oo pou''os ol
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
Additional Locals

WANTED-A wage hand. Buss McGough, Laneburg, Arkansas. d3-w
 "A Price for Folly matinee and evening at the Gem Thursday-prices matinee and 15 cents; night, 10 and 20 cents. Five reels.
 For Sale-Frcsh COW. Two heifer calves. 75 bales of Sorghum hay Wm Clarke, Rosston Star route, Box w. 3d-w.
 We have just received our new line of Spring clothing-they are pretty patterns and we want you to come in and see them.-E. l.. Cox & Company.
 Neat, Hobby and Fitting-the new spring line of gents clothing at E. L. Cox & Company's. Call there and see them.
 If you wish to test the buying power of your nickels, dimes and quarters, and lower the high cost of living. trade with Webb Variety, 5, 10 and 25c Store. D2 One of the pupils of our school lost a Blue Jay" drawing tablet in front of the News office this morning and may call here and get it. We will make no charge for this notice. Yes, there will be another primary in March. And defeated candidates (chronic cases) will have plenty of time to enter their names for office before the ticket is closed
 1 See MT. Garret when the tax col- lector reaches your vicinity. He has the subscription list of The Nevada News and if you are due us anything we will certainly appreciate payment of same.
 Candy Special Sale-Next Satur- day, Feb. 18th, we will sell all can dies at ten cents per pound, except chocolate and box candies. Remem- Der the date and come early. Webb Variety 5, 10 and 25c Store. D2
 Read the advertisements in today's paper. These business men want your patronage. They will appreci- ate it. Go to their places of business first. It will mean saving of dol lars to you.
 w. W. Millwee returned to Mur freesboro this morning. MT. Mill wees eyes have been seriously affect ed for number of years and for the past few months he has been un- der the treatment of Dr. Samuel B. Gee, of this city. We are glad to state that the gentieman's eyesight is almost as good as it ever was.
 We wish to thank the people of this city and community for the very liberal trade you have given us since 1 We opened the 5, 10 and 25c store. We want everybody, men women and children to feel that cur store is Lib erty Hall," and we cordially invite you to rush" us as much and as often as you please and not feel that you are under any obligations to buy be- cause We have taken the pleasure to show you our goods and make prices. Come just as early and late and as often as you will anc it will be our pleasure to serve you whether you buy or not. Very respectfully, D2 Webb Variety 5, 10 and 25c Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
All The Organs.

First Clubwoman-I noticed you talking to the old bore. Did you get on to her ailments?
 Second Clubwoman-Yes. You might almost call it an organ recital. Punch.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09

Still cutting hair and shaving al the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan 6 Cummin- Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
TABLE SHOWS GROWTH OF
 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

State Supt. Cook, has prepared the following striking table of compari- sons, showing the growth of the public school ysstem in Arkansas in the last four years:
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09
The Prescott Daily News
 PUBL asHD BY rs. News Printing Go.

Entered as second class mail matter Noxember 4th, 1905, at the postonice .t Prescott, Ark. under the act of Congress, March 3. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-09

1912 1915 Scholastic pop. ... .603,226 649, ,6So Enrolled in public
 schools =. .... .409,7 447,726 Average Daily At
 tendance .... ..261,747 304,401 Number teachers em-
 ployed .......... 10,175 10,662 Average length term 1179 dy. 134.9 dy Number school hous-
 es erected ...... 2S2 321 Total value school
 property ..$10, 131,s 1928 $12,660,S49 Expenditures for the
 year ... 3,S37 ,549.0S $4,454 .737.47
The Huttig news., 1916-02-12
Walter McGowen for Road 0yerseer.

In cur announcement column this week will be found that of Walter McGowen for reelection as Road Overseer of Eapile town ship, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 MT. McGowen is serving his first term in this office and it is GUS tomary to give faithful officials a second term and we have yet to hear man say that Walter has not made good his full duty and done 1t well. The experience he has gained during the first term also fits him to serve the next with greater satisfaction to all. Re- member him when you cast your vote in the primary.
The Huttig news., 1916-02-12
Isymea's Missionary Movement Convention

In the midst of the stress and
 strain of politics and of business competition, it is gratifying to note the tendency towards the spiritual uplift. The suggestion has been made that the time has arrived for a statewide revival in Arkansas, and it is meeting with favor. One of the great elements that must enter into this revival will be the wide spread interest aroused by the Laymens Missionary Movement, which was originated in New York city Nov. IS, 1906. Beginning last November, the annual cam paign conducted under the auspices of that organization is sweeping oyer the country. to conclude with the National Missionary congress at Washington, D. O., April 26-5o.
 Seventy-six of the chief Ameri- can cities have been selected as
The Huttig news., 1916-02-12

most lovable man, with kindness and sympathy in his heart for his felloWman, hence 1t is not improba- ble that it is in comrnemoration of his charitable disposition that the true origin of the day was dzfived. although there are traces of the custom detected among the ob- seryances of the Northern pagans in ancient Europe.
 It makes little difference to most reople. Many observe the day without giving thought to it's orig in. It would be we'll if people who retain yestige of sentiment would familarize themselves with the cause of festival and our fast days if they expect to observe them. It adds to the impressiveness of the day and proper spirit to the ob- seryance of it.
The Huttig news., 1916-02-12
St. vaIetine's Day.

Next Monday the Youngster will be busy worrying his friends with comic valentines, while his older brother will be sending his lady love dainty oonfection in honor of the day.
 The habit of sending valentines on Feb. l4, with a message of ten der sentiment or humorous verse, is quite an ancient one. but of late years, with the more reserve, the flower takes the place of the valen- tine of an older day.
 It is change which is more commendable than many of our modern ones. The costly valen- tine is admired when it first arrives. The verse is read with indifference or with the pleasure of palpita- ting heart. It is soon cast aside, however, and in few days is for gotten. With the flower it is diff feren.. The sweet fragrance of a pot of hyacinths fills the room with a perpetual reminder of the sender. They carry in their breath a mes sage of love. They are the per fumed expression of the sender, and often times say far more than he can say or the pen of the poet transoribe for him.
 There is not a perfectly clear understanding about the origin of the day, although the accepted theory IS that it is observed in hon. or of Saint Valentine, a Christian saint, who was decapitated in 2ZO A. D., during the Claudan perse- cution at Rome.
 Some tell us that the birds select their mates on St. Valentines Day and begin to look for the early spring nesting site, where the little ones will hear the male bird carol ing his notes of love in later weeks.
 It is a pretty conceit, for it is at this season of the year our feath- cred friends begin to think of the responsibilities of bird life, and sing, through sheer joy, that the winter is over.
 Others trace the custom to the Roman Lupercalia, which falls on Feb. Is. It is true that similar practices were observed by the old Romans.
 However, the history of St Val entine shows him to have been a