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Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
LOCAL HIGH
COMMENCEMENT
Exercises Open With Oper-
eta at School Audi
torium.

AS previously announced, the
cOmmencelbent exercises of the
Washington High School will be,
gin tonight (Friday) with an
operetta in three acts by the in.
termediates, beginning at 500
O'Clock, school auditorium.
On tomorrow night Big Broth
ers," aplaY in five acts, will be
presented by the seniors.
Rev. l.. M. Keeling of Nashville
will preach the commencement
sermon at the school auditorium.
instead of the Presbyterian
church as formerly announced,
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
The exercises will close with
the graduating exercises Mon
day night. T h e graduating
class Of 1917 is: Rosalie Fontaine,
Mable Turner, Margaret Black,
Birdie Jones, Belle Frazier,
Earl King, Ruel Robins, Hal
Coones.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
KENT GETS APPOINTMENT

John H. Kent of Bodcaw town
ship has been appointed by Gov
ernor Brough to fill out the un-
expired term of the late John w.
Phillips, treasurer of Hampstead
county whose death was an.
nounced last week. This vacancy
having occurred within six
months of general election, it is
the duty of the Governor to order
an election at an early date TO fill
the vacancy, and the appointment
made should be temporary. The
language of the constitution is
that the Governor shall order an
election when the vacancy occurs
within six months of a general
election, making it the duty of
the chief executive to do this.
which no doubt he will do when
his attention is called to the mat.
ter. The people in all parts of
the county want an election i'm
order that this matter may be
settled at the polls. Mr.. Kent
was candidate for this position
at the last primary election, but
was defeated by Mr.. Phillips.
Mr.. II. J. Trimble of Washing
ton, who was deputy under Mr..
7. o. Holt for nearly four years,
and under Mr.. Hollis successor
Mr.. Lee a. Holt who was APP
pointed to FIJI out the unexpired
term of Mr. T. o. Holt. and alsc
under Mr.. Phillips during the
time he served, was an applicant
for'the appointment, and is one
of the best qualified men in the
county for the position.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
TO BUILD PACKING SHED

The Washington Truck Grow
ers Association is ready for bids
on the cantaloup shed which they
propose to have erected on the
A. q l.. railway siding. Construc-
ton work is to be started soon.
G. w. Garner, secretary of the
association, went before the Rail
road Commission in Little Rock
this week in an effort to have the
railway company build Il shipping
platform for use at the shed. The
platform is practically assured,
according to Mr.. Garner, and
one of the commissioners will ac-
company railroad officials here in
few days to settle on details.
The radish season has closed,
most of the big cantaloup acreage
has been planted and a good acre
age of cabbage has been set OUT
by members of the organization.
Express shipments of English
peas are now being made daily.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
LOCAL FARMERS
TO ORGANIZE
INTO FEDERAL ASSOCIA-
TI0N.
TO MEET HERE SATURDAY
Will Enable Farmers To Sc
cure Government Money
at Low Rate.

In an effort to organize the
farmers of Washington and vi.
cinity into National Farm Loan
Association, Mr.. Il. l.. Judl1ins,
who lives three miles southeast
of Washington, has issued call
for meeting at Washington Sat
urday afternoon, May /, O'Clock,
Picture Show building.
The object of the organization
will be for the purpose of secur-
ing loans on farm lands under
the Government Rural Credits
System as authorized by con
gress. 1t will require a mem
bership of no less than ten mem
bers to form the organization
and the membership must rep
resent a total loan of no less than
$4,000. Individual farmers can,
under this system, borrow any
where from $4,000 to S1O,0O0,00
each at per cent, TO use in the
purchase or improvement Of farm
lands.
This credits system, inaugu-
rated by the government, is Il
boon to the farmers and they
should organize in every com
munity and reap the benefits.
All farmers interested should
mot Tail to attend the meeting.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
HAIL STORM
DOES DAMAGE
WOMAN STRUCK ON HEAD
AND HURT.
STONES ENORMOUS In SIZE
Reports Of Size Vary from
Size OF Hen Egg To 10
Inches.

The largest hail stones ever
seen in this part of the country
fell southeast of Washington
about B O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Reports have come in in
which it is stated that the stones
were anywhere from the size of
a hen egg to ten inches through.
Very little damage was done to
crops where the stones were so
large, as they were very scatter
ing, and only one person is re-
ported to have been hurt by the
falling stones.
Mrs. U. G. Story, who lives 4
miles southeast of Washington,
was struck in the forehead, at
the edge of the scalp, by a hail
stone and a three inch cash re.
suited. She was considerably
stunned at the time and a physi-
clan was summoned, but a mes
sage TO this Office from one of
her neighbors this morning an
nounces that her condition is not
serious. Mrs. Story was out in
the yard feeding her chickens at
the time.
On the farm of Green Dudney,
on Caney Creek, two horses that
were in the barn were knocked
down by hailstones, the stones
passing through the f0of OF the
barn.
At the farm of Mr.. Dolph Car
lS1w-> -a.thesones were quite large;
EEHsSGe, Mr.. Carrigan says that
Come of them were 10 inches
through. The hail caused three
of Mr.. Carrigan's mules which
were hitched to plows to run
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
PLEDGE LOYALTY
TO GOVERNMENT
Resolutions Passed at Hay
good Seminary Com
mencement.

At the close of Haygood Semi.
nary at the local G. M. Il. church
last Sunday, a large number of
.colored people of Washington
and vicinity assembled in a pa
triotic meeting, in which leaders
of the race made speeches in
which they urged the colored
people to remain loyal to the
American flag, as they have al
ways done. The speeches were
enthusiastically received by the
large crowd present.
After the talks the following
resolution was read and adopted: /:
BE it resolved, that we, as
Colored citizens of America,
pledge our loyalty in every re-
spect to the Government of the
United States And be it furth.
er resolved that we plant every
available plot of ground in food
stuifs, so that we will be pre-
pared to feed ourselves and 9th
ers. Resolve further that we
stand ready to perform any du-
ties that we may be called upon
to do for the good of the coun
try 49, 1 .nssfs..
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04

The volunteerhas TO be trained
before he can make a soldier un-
der the modern conditions of
warfare. No matter how patriotic
he NAV be, there are other things
to learn besides knowing how TO
shoot a rifle, tho that is a very
important matter.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
REGISTRATION OFFICERS

Hope May IA telegram
from Adjutant Gen. Lloyd Eng
land from Little Rock, received
today, notified Sheriff R. l.. Keel.
County Clerk Wash Unison, and
Dr.. Pink Carrigan, Count
Health officer, atthey had been
Aappnintqd as board 10 appoint
tregistration officers at the sever.
al voting precincts of the county
for the purpose of registering all
peosons Of military age, and they
as board met to dav to appoint
the following registrating off
GERS at the several voting pre-.
cincts Of the conuty:
DeRoan Township
Hope, Ward /, A. G. Lowrey;
,, A. A. Gibson; 3, Albert Jewell:
4, Harvey c. Campbell; Bride.
wells Box, Lee Giles Rocky
Mound, h. S. Dudley Shower
Springs, l., Ruggles.
Bodcaw Township
Patmos, w. A. Fomby Spring
Hill, j. w Moses; Stephens S.
House, Mont Turner.
Water Creek Township
Guernsey, w. l.. Hous ton;
Sheppard, c. p. Thompson.
BoisD'Arc Township
Fulton, W. f. Reagan; McNab,
Geo. Cannon.
Saline Township
Columbus, Ed Shepperson; Sara.
toga C.. d. McLary.
Ozan Township
Washington, Box No /, Chas.
N. Trimble; ,, Luther Smith; Ja-
kaiones, D. w. Holt; Crossroads,
viii Griffin; Ozan, Leonard Hig-
gason.
Mine Creek Township
Goodlett Box, W. A.. Reed; Un.
ion, N. r. Lewis Bingen, Geo.
h. Wolff; Toxic, II. R. Holt.
Red Land Township
Bolton, S. f. Leslie McCas-
kill, M. o. Gorham Friendship,
Emery Long.
Wallaccburg Township
Blevins, r. c. TAYLOR; Wallace.
burg, Eugene Stephens Sweet
Home, VIM. Yarberry.
Nowland Township
Boards Chapel, Tom Cromer;
Piney Grove, r.. D. Smith.
Garland Township
DeAnn, Leroy Samuels.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
Little Girl Had Group

Every mother knows and fears
Group. Mrs. r. M. Raney. r. f..
d. > Stanford, KY, writes; MY
little girl had Group every few
nights. | began to give her
Foley's Honey and Tar and that
night she slept well. never
coughed any, and the next day
her cold was gone" Relieves
coughs and colds. Contains no
opiates.
Sold here at Gold 5 Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
CUT THIS QUILT is
WORTH MONEY

Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley &
Co., 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago
ILL.,, writing your name and ad-
dress clearly You will receive
in return trial package contain
ing FOley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills, and
Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Sold at Colds Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
An Honest Letter From an
Honest Man

Enos Halbert, Paoli, Ind,
writes: Il contracted severe
cold this fall and coughed con.
tinually. Could hardly sleep at
nights, | tried several remedies
without relief. Got Foley's
Honey and Tar and the first
bottle relieved me, curing my
cough entirely. | can recon-
mend it for all coughs" Get the
genuine.
Colds Cash Store.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
Much Extra Work In March

It's between seasons. when
few persnos perspire as health
demands. The result is double
work for the kidneys, to throw
out waste eliminated through
pores when persons perspire.
Overworlied kidneys need help:
b. H. Stone, Reading, Pa. writes,
When | need a kidney remedy.
| rely on Foley Kidney Pills.
On sale here at Colds.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04

away, but no special damage re.
suited.
One party reported that the
stones were as large as a two
pound tomato can.
The hail covered a path about
| l--2 miles wide and extended to
within about two miles of Wash
ington.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
WAVES EXAMINING TRIAL

Mat Ogden, COL, who is Charged
with killing Henry Beckett, also
colored, near Bolton last week,
was raigned before Esq. Gil
bert Wednesday morning and
waived an examination lie was
remanded back TO jail rlINut
bond to await the actslsee$ way
grand jury in Octobef1 iadh gr
number of witnesses weff Is
ent at the trial of the case-
The quarrel between Ogt LUnsnd
Beckett which resulted 'Ict5e
killing is said to have been
brought about by slanderous re-
marks made by Ogden against
.Becllet's wife.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04

The French and British armies
continue to push the central
powers back, and all efforts to
hold them are costing the Ger
man armies dearly.
Washington telegraph., 1917-05-04
CATTLE! CATTLE! CATTLE!
TO OUR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC:

We realize that the introduction of thoroughbred
tie into country will be the and best
her the prosperity and best interests of people The
Tick Eradication law has been passed by the legislature
and this eventually the elimination of the
tick and tick fever which the of eighty ninety
cent of the losses in cattle SO the
gin to grade up scrub cattle, by the introduction of
pure bred males of the most practical breed
We feel that the ShOrt-hOm, Durham, the prac-
teal and far superior two purpose COW; that
for both milk and beef The Durham gives
milk as the Jersey and beef breed is superior
any other kind
We desire to do part in this great work. which
the Introduction of another staple in
that of the "caf cTOp'and have arranged with Mr. G
E. King Taylor Texas president of the Texas Shorthorn
Breeders AssOr to bring a of registered Short-horn
males guaranteed for II months against tick fever and 9th
defects. They will be here in Hope by Saturday.
IL We propose to furnish the money necessary buy
these cattle low of interest customers and
friends, and will allow it to be paid back within years
convenient
Any other information desired will be furnished by the
undersigned.
CHAS B. FOSTER, Cashier
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY BANK
Hope, Arkansas
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
LEADER FOR BAND
WILL BE EMPLOYED

A subscription paper was cir.
culatcd by a committee last Thurs
day amongst the Julesburg bust
ness men for the purpose of secur-
ing financial aid for the main.
tainence of a leader for the Jules
burg band The committee met
with good success, practically
every business firm agreeing to
pay their proportionate share
each month.
Negotiations are. now being
made for an expert band leader
and it is probable that a capabl>
man will be secured within the
next week or so. A good band
is a much needed organization
for our city and this is being
fully realized' by our citizens.
There is plenty of material here
to complete the organization with
the assistance of competent
leader and this need will be full
filled within a short time.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

Mrs. A. NJ. Lee, mother of Mrs.
e. N. Harris, who recently suf-
fered paraIytic stroke is reported
no better at the time We 60 TO
press.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Lewton
returned last Saturday night from
Savannah, Mo-, where Mrs. Lew
ton has been in q sanitsrium the
past several weeks. She is much
improved in health.
A St. Patrick's dance was held
at Lowe's hall last Saturday night
and considering the bad condition
of the roads and weather, a good
crowd was in attendance. About
forty couples tripped the light
fantastic until the midnight hour
and all report an enjoyable eve
ming spent. The Julesburg orch.
estra furnished music during the
evening. .a .s.-.
e., f. Hendricks has purchased
the Easton residence property IN
the west part of town, which has
been occupied by Bruce Camp
bell and family. Mr.. Campbell
and family are moving this week
to the Bob Wright residence in
the west part of the city. Mr..
and Mrs. Hendricks contemplate
moving to the property they have
purchased in the near future.
Miss BoyIan, who was recently
chosen to take charge of the Eng
lish department, has resigned on
account of the serious illness of
her sister and leaves for Kansas
City Friday night, after which
she will 60 on to Shawnee, Okla.
We regret exceedingly tha! she is
to leave apd this sudden announce
ment has Shocked and grieved all
of us. Capable, strong, and al
ways willing, she steadily wound
her magnetic influence into the
very life of the school. We shall
miss her; that goes without say
ing. Even for the short space of
two months we are glad-more
than glad-that she came. We
are the losing one whose mark
has been made and will be felt by
! all the students. ..f. ..t..
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
INTERESTING NEWS
FROM CHURCHES
Congregational Church

Our Sundays subject will be-:
The Coming FAITH
Mr.. Estabrook is to be with us
from April |, until the Sunday
School convention.
Miss Ola Pyle has been elected
Christian Endeavor president to
fill vacancy. The society is much
enlarged, the Intermediates hav-
ing been admitted to the Senior
membership. B. ID. Parker ad.
dressed the society last Sunday
night.
The Ladies Aid meeting will
be next Thursday, place to be
At last week IS meet
ing the members present gave
the pastor pounding No
damage done and no feelings
lurt ..E s.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
OUR LOCAL NEWS
AS We HEAR 1T

Subscribe for the Grit-Advocate.
The celebrated Sunbeam -four at
WinterbOtham's.
See The Citizens National Bank
ad this week. m22. 20
Miss Frances Lockwood spent
last Sunday in Sidney visiting
with friends.
J. c. McCIary, county assessor,
was down from Sedgwlck on bust
ness last Saturday.
If you want something nice for
Sunday dinner, buy Heinz Plum
Pudding. Sold by Hudson 4
krist. ------- !
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
STRONG FEATURE
AT THIPPSATURDAY

Madame y, a six reel feature,
at the Hipp Theatre on next Sat
urday afternoon and evening.
This is one of the strongest bills
that has come to the Hipp Theatre
this season. We believe all low
ers Of good pictures will miss u
rare treat if the miss the enter
taInmcnt next Saturday after
noon and night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

Just got new shipment of
Chick Food at Hudson & krist's.
Harry Brock of Chappell is a
Julesburg visitor today.
VI. II. SIigar, of this city, is a
new subscriber of this paper. .r
If you want cut flowers for
Easter order them early from Lee,
Erb. .r .... ..... ........
John Detmer, of Genoa, Nebr.,
is new subscriber to the Grit
Advocate this week.
Your free samples are here,
Dr.. Hess. Stock Tonic, Dr.. Hess
Dip and Disinfectant. Bring in
your coupon. N. Cleveland.
MS
Bring your butter and cges to
Hudson 4 krist. They have large
orders to fill and will buy all you
bring. ,r. .....
X. J. Dobell visited his son Jack
at Sidney last Saturday. Jack is
breaking out of Sidney on the
u nion Pacific.
Hud says: Buy Pakro seed for
better gardens Something new
under the sun in garden seeds.
Come and see them at Hudson &
krist. -,.... -.ran...
Born-Last Tuesday morning,
twins, boy and girl, to MIR. and
Mrs. j. o. Mellen, in this city.
Mother and babies are doing we'll
and Mr.. Mellen has Il smile upon
his face that won't wear otf-and
we don't blame him.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
First NJ. E. Church

The program that was to have
been given by the woman's for.
eign missionary society of the NJ.
Z. church on last. Sabbath eve
ming was postponed because of
stormy weather and will be
given next Sunday evening.
Mrs. Franklin will have charge
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

for trade and are interested in
seeing this city push forward as a
trade center. Julcsbure welcomes
you at all times andS Sou will find
this city good place to do your
trading.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22
Editor Fry, in glowina terms

Editor Fry, in glowing terms.
gives u detailed account of his
visit to our city in his last issue of
the Sedgwick Sun. We are sorry
in q measure, that some things in
our progressive community do not
suit our esteemed contemporary,
butts thatipossible! Come again.
Mr.. Fry! We are always glad to
have visitors to eur city. '''',t S..
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

We refer you to the many ad.
vertisements in this weeks issue
of the Grit. Advocate. This is a
good representation of our busi-
ness firms who are reaching out
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

son. a.,.s
A Little Missionary of Long
Ago-Hattie Mccormick.
Worlds Children: Ardath-
Tracy, assisted by other children.
Work of the Standard Bearers
society Mrs. Petersen.
Thank Offering talk-Mrs. Cat.
ley.
Collection.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

OF the following program:
Praise Service.
Review of Our Society's Work
Mrs. w. NJ. Labaree.
Mr.. Small's Example-Porter
Franklin.
What the Sun Sees-Nancc
Austin.
Music-Quartettc.
Among the Lepers-Mrs. Rolf.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-22

WE INVITE YOU to come in and in.
spect our line of fancy box station
cry. Grit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-25
BUNNIES GET PRIZES
Pet Stock Show at Cages Park Was
Big Success.

Get the habit-eat the rabbit
That slogan. the keynote of the pet
stock show given at Cages park Sun
I DAY afternoon, was sounded by prac-
tlcally every exhibiting financier a
total OF twenty-seven hares and TWEEN
ty-four guinea pigs were shown.
owners of the rabbits declared that
no Topeka back yard is complete
without a pen of utility Dummies for
table use. The meat, they declared,
IS more nourishable than chicken and
three rabbits can be raised at the cost
of one chicken. Utility rabbits, by
the way. are edible the year around.
John P Lucas, Topeka, acted as
judge of the exhibits. Prizes were
awarded as follows:
Belgian hares, does and filters, E.
E. Heidi, first; Elmer Swearingen.
second and third. Does, to months,
A E. Chapman, first: D. V. Taylor.
second; H. A Reed, third. Bucks, 3
TO months, z. A Chapman, first;
Swearengen, second Reed. third.
Bucks, to IL months, Heidi. first
Does, over 1 year, Chapman, first
Bucks over l year, Swearingen, first
Best Belgian hare, Heidi. Black
Flemish Giants, bucks to II months.
Heidi, first Doe. s to II months.
Heidi, first. Gray Flemish Giants.
does and litter. Chapman. first. Bucks,
8 to II months, Chapman, first
Guinea pigs, solid colors, senior boars,
Swearingen, first and third; Charles
Mcmahon, second. Junior boars.
Swearingen. first; Stuart, second and
third Senior sows, Swearingen, first,
second and third; junior sows, Stuart,
Z first second and third Portois color.
senior boar. Swearingen, first; Stew
art, second and third; broken colors.
senior boars, Stuart, first; Swearingen,
second and third; senior sows, Stuart,
first; Swearingen, second and third
Best guinea pig Swearingen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-25
FARMERS HOLD WHEAT
Those Around Tracer Have Much of
1915 Crop on Hand.

Tracer. Kan. June est is I'M
usual for a town the size of Tracer to
operate a bank, but the First State
bank, organized in August, 1915, with
a capital of $500 and a surplus and
profits OF s2,500 additional. is a fixed
institution. Otis L. Benton is presi-
dent. Floyd Harshman and NJ We'll
are vice presidents, and F. E Dillman,
cashier. Mr.. Well is president of the
National Bank of Commerce of Lin
coin, Neb. The deposits of the Tracer
bank now aggregate 100000.
Waid Waldo, the grain man. has
been feeding $50 head of choice steers
and 500 hogs He shipped to market
1T2 head, or nine carloads He sold
them in the Kansas City market for
$4,000 per car. or an aggregate of
$4,000. His hogs and the balance of
his cattle will be shipped in the next
few days. This is the largest stock
deal involving more money. ever
pulled off in Decatur county. Mr..
Waldo is n big alfalfa grower, and has
over 20O acres on his ranch adjoining
Tracer.
It is claimed about 35 per cent of
last years wheat crop remains in the
hands of the farmers An unusual
crop of corn and other feed has been
planted.
Justin T. Avery looks for big move
in real estate transactions this fall.
The Fred Howard tract near Tracer,
of 240 acres. was sold for s12, $50.
Last fall he bought it for $500. An
other tract of 1000 acres of rough
pasture land was sold for $40 per acre.
The alfalfa growers are cutting the
largest crop ever raised in this sec
ton. The Beaver creek valley is full
of this cereal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-25
BIG JUNIOR II. S. WEEK
New York Educator Is on the Pro-
gram at Lawrence.

Lawrence, Kan. June 25.-"Junior
high school week" at the University OF
Kansas. which will continue thru Fri
day of this week. began here today.
Dr. David Snedden, professor of edu-
cational sociology in Teachers college.
Columbia university, New York, viii
give talks on the general topic, The
Fundamental Considerations Calling
for Educational Reorganization" on
three days during the week.
NJ z. Pearson. superintendent OF
schools of Kansas City, Kan, will give
talks during the week on organization
of junior high school Round table
discussions will be conducted by Pro
lessor Sneddeu and Mr. Pearson A
large attendance of Kansas schoolmen
is expected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-25
TRAVELS ALMOST
AROUND WORLD TO
REACH NEARBY CITY

Washington, June 25.-Charles J.
Vopicka, American minister to Ser
bia. Bulgaria and Rumania, is today
preparing to leave here in continual
ton of his globe cireling trip from
Bucharest to Jassy. cities Usually nine
hours distant. Vopicka was in Blu
charest when the Germans took the
city and was not allowed to pass the
lines to his station at Jassy. To re-
sumo his duties in Rumania he found
1t necessary to cross Austria Hungary
and Germany and embark for Amer
lea. His route now lies across the Pa
cific and thru Siberia and Russia