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The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Incorporation Matters.

Excelsior Coal Company, Fort Smith, capital $2,500. corporators A. H. Charlier, F. w. Cooper and c. R. Barry.
 The Maxwell Investment Company of Missouri has named c, R. Craig of Bentonville as it's Arkansas agent.
 Monroe Mosley Hardware Com pany. Warren, capital S10,000, of which s6,025 subscribed. Monroe Mosley, J. E. Barker, James Wear, L. R Johnson and E. T Mosley incor- porators.
 Planters Gin Company, Crawfords- vile, capital $5,000; corporators, Guy A Blann. J. C. Huffman, B. E. Bean and s. F. Stallings.
 Ozark Mining Company, Bates vile, capital s5.000, corporators E. c. McComb, S. Nj. Casey, E. H. Glenn.
 Commerce Hotel Company, Earle, capital s15,000; corporators, L. J. Machen. John F. Rhodes, Chas. c. Bird.
 Newport Bottling Company, New port, capital s1o.0O0; A. N. Walker president, S. Swillow treasurer, Frances P. Walker secretary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
To Feature "ArSsansas."

If Col. c. D. James plans work out Arkansas" will be conspicuous number on the musical programs in the French front some months hence. Colonel James has ordered copies Of the music for the First Arkansas band and the words of the song for the men of the regiment. Before the organization sails it will be able to put on grand chorus of approximate ly 1000 voices, with the band furnish ing the accompaniment Going lit- tie into the future, 1t is Colonel James plan for the First Arkansas to disembark from their transport somewhere in France to the music of Arkansas" and with the words of the song rolling from the lips of ey- cry Arkansas guardsman.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Increase in Franchise Tax.

The State Tax Commission certified 10 State Auditor Hogan Oliver the franchise tax assessments for the year, amounting to s290.0OO, an in- crease of about S110.000 over last year. The tax must be paid between July 10 and August 10 otherwise a penalty of 25 per cent will be as sessed against the delinquent. The increase in the assessment is due to the increase in the tax by the re cent legislative from one-fifteenth of one per cent to one-tenth of one per cent on subscribed capital stock.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

There was an anniversary celebra- ton at Old Philadelphia church near Melbourne recently. This was the first plank" church built in Izard county. Work on it began SO years ago in 1857. The church was com pleted in 1858 and dedicated in 1859. The lumber used was sawed by an old-fashioned sash saw and was dressed by hand The framing was hewed by hand When this church was built it was considered the best of it's kind in north Arkansas
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Goes To Supreme Court.

The case of c. H. Speer, proseeut- ing attorney of the Nineteenth Judi cial Circuit, who was convicted in May in the Garland County Circuit Court of malfeasance in office and fined $400, was appealed to the Su- preme Court. Speer was tried on an indictment charging him with permit ting the operation of a gambling house in Hot Springs in January last.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Maxhe He Was loo Weak.

q don't believe that man was real ly hungry"
 Why"
 He said he hadn't had anything to eat for three days, and l told him he would split that cord of wood 10 give him his breakfast"
 "Well?"
 He asked me for his breakfast nrsL Any man who was really that hungry would have been glad to cara hs meal"
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Gets S5o.ooo From U. S.

R. c McDaniel, state treasurer, received from w. c. McAdoo, seere- tary of the treasury. treasurer's warrant for $5O,000. Arkansas DOT tion of the Morrel fund, set apart by Congress for the more complete en- dowment and maintenance of colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts. The amount is placed to the credit of the University of Arkansas.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Adds Insult To Injury.

Tt was discovered that the boil wee vii had found Judgement in Com missioner John II. Pages cotton patch on the capitol grounds How the in sects got there is a mystery to the Agricultural Department MT Page received reports also that boil wee wills have appeared in some of the cotton fields east of Little Rock on the Arkansas river and in the east ern part of Perry county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
E. H. Shinn Appointed.

E. H. Shinn of Russellville, former teacher in the Agricultural School at Russellville, was appointed deputy agricultural commissioner by John H, Page, to succeed John C. Small, pro noted to chief clerk of the Fertilizer Department a position created by the recent legislature.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

MT. and Mrs Ben Roach. who live near Hamil. Randolph county, have four sons. three of whom are more than 21 years of age. Not one of the boys has ever used tobacco or intox- icating liquor or uttered an oath. The paternal grandfather of the boys was a noted early-day Baptist minister and their maternal grandfather was also a Baptist minister.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Appoints Public Welgher.

Governor Brough appointed c. T. Breckenridge of Paragould public Seigher fer Greene county, a posi- ton created by an act of the recent legislature. MT. Breckenridge was selected for the position at a prefer ential primary in Greene county June 26.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Kind to Father.

Little miss three years old, very ob- serving. called on her grandaunt the other day. Come again" said grand aunt in farewell.
 Father next morning said: Good by, Little Miss"
 "Good-hy. Come again" she re- piled in polite tones.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
RED CROSS BALI BLUE.

That's the idea A pure blue, true blue. no dope. Gives to clothes s clear white. whiter than snow. Be careful, use the best. Large package, sold by good grocers only, D cents. Ask for it today.--Ady.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Denies Pardon Petition.

Governor Brough announced that ne had denied the petition for the pardon of Collin Turner, convicted in charge of involuntary manslaughter for the killing of Joe Hunter on July 12. 1915.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

Misses Susie Willis. Christine Blew ster and Jennie Joyner of Magnolia were aboard the lake steamer Chris topher Columbus when it was crush cd by falling water tank at Milwau kee a few days ago None of the young ladies was hurt Several peo- pie were killed in the accident.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
A Strateuic Move.

"wky did they name the line of the German troops in France after Wagner musicf"
 'I suppose they did it to scare the enemy off; to make the French think they were going to sing it."
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Brad O. Smith of Hot Springs was appointed sheriff of Garland county to succeed T. J. Bledsoe. who was removed from office by the Garland Circuit Court for malfeasance.
 MT. Smith was appointed acting sheriff by Circuit Judge Scott Wood during Bledsoe's trial The Supreme Court affirmed action of the Garland Circuit Court in removing Bledsoe
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Natural Eiahter.

Do you think your boy wOsld DO safer at home than In the armyf
 Not Il bit. Every time there ss ball game in the neighborhoed u1 make him the umpire"
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Three Get Promotions.

Promotions for Captains Naylor Mccoy and Merry, United States army officers with the officers training camp, to the rank of major were among the recent confrmations made by the United States Senate Com missions are probably now en route to the officers. and will date from May 15.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
TOLD IN A FTW LINES.

The Western Tie & Lumber Com puny has built a seyen-mile road from Pangburn to it's land, The road was built at cost of $7O0 a mile. of which farmers along the road contributed $1,000
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
WHY HAVE cHlLLs AND FEVER?

Plantation" Chill Tome is guaran- teed and will do the work in a week. Your money cheerfully refunded by dealers if it fails after giving 1t proper trial. Price 50c-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The three May brothers. Harve, Dick and Matthew, living just across the Pope county line in Conway county, are under arrest, charged with dynamiting dipping yats in the east ern part of Pope county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Angle Lee Case of Ruddels. aged 13. has bought Liberty bond with money she made by raising and sell ing vegetables. She has garden which she superintends. The heavy work is done by negro, but little Miss Case does the light work. The employees of the Arkansas Lime Com. pany of Ruddels are the chief custom CTS of Miss Cases garden.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
The Stacker.

She-Are you going to enlist?
 He-Well, l would if l thought could not pass the examination.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Hamp Williams of Hot Springs has returned from Nashville, Howard county, where he attended a good roads meeting. The object of the meeting was to get a turnpike from Texarkana into Hot Springs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Not Flatterinq.

He-I love you better than my life She-Consldering the life you lead, am not surprised.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

A woman can do everything VII a hairpin, except keep her MT " order.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The City Council of Grubbs has de. cided to give a big barbecue on the 3rd and 4th of August Governor Brough will be invited to speak
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

New styles are old ones that people have forgotten.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

H. L. Remmel of Little Rock, mem Der of the state council of national defense, has offered the government, free. use of 200 acres of rich coal lands lying on the banks of the Arkansas River, near Dardanelle, he announced. Engineers estimate that S.000000 tons of coal suitable for naval use are in the fields.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
Touch Times on the Farm.

ough IIfneS on the r dTfl. First Cow--It's going to be an awful summer for us.
 Second Cow-Yes, it will probably be treason to kick the farm help.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Weak, FaInty Heart, and Mysteries can be rectihed by taking "Renovine" heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and sI. Mv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The Magnolia School Board closed a contract with Clyde A. Terrell. ar chiteet. of Little Rock Ark. for the preparation of plans and specified tons for the new school building to be erected at Magnolia
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The highest cotton price ever re- corded at Conway was paid when F. C. Halter sold 10 Frauenthal X schwarz II bales of 1916 cotton at s6 cents a pound The II bales net. ted SEAS, an average of $I2255 per bale.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Negro of Marked Tree and vicin- ity celebrated the Fourth of July by hosting a large American flag. A pa triotic address was delivered by Rev. H. R Brunson. negro preacher of Memphis, who urged his people 10 stand behind the president.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

R. l. Berry. county clerk. has bought a herd of 25 registered Red Rolled cattle and put them on his farm near Yellyil1e He secured the cattle from a storkman in Lawrence county.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

While cutting a tree on Poole Mountain, near Ozark, Edward Key holds was struck by the tree and In- stanly killed He leaves a widow.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

A chautauqua program will be given at Bentonville July g to 2S.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The enrolment of students in the University Summer School has reach ed a total of 19S.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Lee Jolly, a farmer near Forrest City. received car of pure bred cat tie. including three bulls, three calves and Il COWS. from R Mississippi breeder.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The oil we'll at Batavia will be sunk until oil is reached or until the we'll has reached a depth of 5000 feet.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Manager Lee Giles of the Hemp stead County Union Fair has begun preparations for the fair to be held at Hope October 23 to 27, inclusive.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

A picnic will be held at Gamaliel July 21. A good program has been arranged and crowds are expected from both Arkansas and Missouri.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The Holly Grove Chautauqua clos ed at Clarendon with an address by Governor Brough.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Jackson County Road District. which was formed some weeks ago sold their issue of $25O00o of bonds to Gunter & Co, bond buyers of Lit tie Rock, al par. the bonds bearing five per cent. The roads of this dis trict comprise 5 miles of main road and eight miles of lateral roads.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Notice from the department at Washington says that bids for the new $75,00O federal postoffice build ing at Rogers will be advertised July 20.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The wheat crop in (Perry) county Is being threshed and is very good.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

John Rockley was killed when he fell from a load of oats near Gurdon and landed on pitch fork which penetrated his body. He removed the fork from his body, took few steps and fell dead without speaking a word
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Another good read project has been started in Baxter county between Lone Rock. on the south side of White River division The distance IS about four mics.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

County Treasurer George w Coop CT of Mountain View is operating community canning factory and is being k.pt busy with the early bean crop. which is the heaviest through out this section for many years
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19


 pie were killed in the accident.
 The three May brothers. Harve, Dick and Matthew. living just across the Pope county line in Conway county. are under arrest, charged with dynamiting dipping yats in the east ern part of Pope county.
 The Magnolia School Board closed q contract with Clyde A Terrell. ar chiteet. of Little Rock. Ark, for the preparation of plans and speciica- tons for the new school building to be erected at Magnolia
 R L. Berry, county clerk, has bought a herd of 25 registered Red Rolled cattle and put them on his farm near Yellyille He secured the cattle from a storkman in Lawrence county.
 On the Fourth of July last year a COW belonging 10 r. F. Smith, of Stephens. gave birth to twin calves. On tho Fourth this year. daughter of this COW also gave birth 10 twin calves.
 X special school district has been formed at Norfolk for the purpose of building a modern school building From 5000 10 $t0000 worth of bonds will be issued for that purpose
 The Washington County Council of Defense met at Fayetteville and or ganized with A 1 Lewis as chair man ]. w Grabiel vice chairman and Allan Gates secretary.
 Another good read project has been started in Baxter county between ! one Rock. on the south side of Waite River division The distance IS about four mics
 Lee Jolly, farmer near Forrest | City. received car of pure bred cat tie. including three bulls, three calves and 41 COWS. from Mississippi breeder.
 The highest cotton price ever re- corded at Conway was paid when F. c. Halter sold 10 Frauenthal X schwarz Il bales of 1916 cotton at &6 cents pound The II bales net. ted SEAS, an average of $I2255 per bale.
 Hamp Williams of Hot Springs has returned from Nashville, Howard county, where he attended good roads meeting. The object of the meeting was to get turnpike from
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

On the Fourth of July last year a COW belonging to F F. Smith of Stephens. gave birth to twin calves. On tho Fourth this year. daughter of this COW also gave birth 10 twin calves.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

A telegram was sent to United States Senators Robinson and Kirby, signed by about 20 Hope business men, protesting against including cot ton in the food control bill now pend ing before Congress.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Oil prospeetors are showing in- creasing activity in Ashley county A we'll in the southern part of the county is now down 2.600 feet, while derricks for drilling are being erect ed at Pine Prairie and at Synder.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Owing to the advance in the cost of drugs the physicians of Conway have agreed to a uniform advance in fees. which became effective on the f1rst of this month.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

Smallpox has developed In mild form at the camp of the Eyerton Min ing Company near Eyerton Five cases have been quarantined.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The Washington County Council of Defense met at Fayetteville and or Sanized with A. T Lewis as chair man. l. w. Grabiel vice chairman and Allan Gates secretary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

A special school district has been formed at Norfolk for the purpose of building a modern school building, From S5.000 to Sl0.000 worth of bonds will be issued for that purpose
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

The commissioners of St. Francis County Road Improvement Districts Nos. 1 and are offering about $400.- GOO in bonds for sale to raise funds for building roads
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is the list of letters remaining for fifteen days in this of flee unclaimed and if not called for by Nov. 5, 1917, will be forwarded to the dead letter office:
 Gentlemen-Beckem Fields, Jim Pinkett, Wm. McNallas, L. E. Pogue. B. E. Morris, Will Anderson, Homer Gorden.
 Ladies-Mrs. Emmer Warren, Mrs. Akine Mcdaniel, Mrs. Amanda Ben son, Mrs. Cornelia Oliver, Mrs. w. A. Collins, Miss Jessie Scott, Mrs. Isa beller Burton, Mrs. c. M. Burnett, Mrs Addie Cummins.
 When calling for the above, please say advertised" and pay one cent on delivery, John A. Marr, r. M.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
25 PUMPKIN SEED BRING
 S97.5O AT AUCTION

25 seed from the S3 pound pump kin which has been on display at the City Grocery were sold at auction this afternoon by M L. Moore and brought a total of $97.50, the seed ranging in price from $7.00 each down to 25 cents A complete list could not be had be- fore we went to press, but we publish the majority. The proceeds of the sale of the seed will go toward pur- chasing Liberty Bond, which will be donated to the local chapter of the Red Cross. Following is the list of pur- chasers: First seed, Nat Martin, S7; W. V. Tompkins $7; T. c. McRae $7; Mrs. c. c. Hamby $7; Mrs. John A.. Davis $7; Mrs. M. L. Moore $7; Mrs R. L. Blakely, ST; Mrs. W. K. Buch- anan $7; J. c. Hollenbeck, of St. Louis c. P. A. Missouri Pacific, $7; Jim Horne $7. The eleventh seed sold to Tom Garrett for $3; Jim Carruthers S2.50; N. E. Ward $2.50; Dave Martin $2.50; John Adams SIPS. The fol- lowing paid S1 each for a seed: Bud Myers, Wm. Haas, Mrs. Lumpkin, Miss Carrie Thorburn, J. O. A. Bush, Bert Akers, c. B. Andrews, Jim Duke, D.. F. Andrews, c. C. Calhoun, Orren Ellsworth, J, M. Smith, Mrs. Sam T.. White, M. c. Ferguson. The follow ing paid 25 cents each for seed: Baker Britt, Lloyd and Byron Car
 ruthers, Steele Moore, Stelvin Dupree, Nat Woosley, Ruth Holcomb.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
Have we any Slackers here?

Have we any Slackers here?
 When in Prescott we would be glad to nave you come around to our office and see us. You will be welcome.
 Sanderson Cantley, who has been in the canteen company of the national army at Camp Pike, has returned home, having been rejected finally on account of physical defects.
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 Prof. J. R. Presson of Little Rock, state supervisor of rural schools, and Prof. J. E. Stevenson of Magnolia, at the head of the department of agron- omy and animal husbandry of the Third District Agricultural School, are among the visitors to the Club Fair today.
 If you haven't viewed the splendid exhibits at the court house today and yesterday-the products of Nevada NouiVS poSs anu SitlS, SOu Hol ohIy have missed something that is wonder full and inspiring, but you have failed ito encourage these young people in their work of making better farmers and housekeepers. Too much credit cannot be given these boys and girls for this splendid showing and due credit should fall on Mir. Ferguson and Miss GriswoId, our county agents, for their efforts in arranging the ex- hibits and aiding in the production of them. We will give you a full report of the Club Fair in tomorrow's paper.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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Have you seen the Stacker?

Have you seen the Stacker?
 Guthrie Drug Store, careful drug gists.
 FOR SALE-Residence and lot. See Mrs. T. c. Moody.
 Latest creations in Toilet Waters, Face Creams and Talcums at Guthrie's
 Cotton is selling today in Prescott for 2S 1-2 cents and seed for $1.20 per bushel.
 A. D. s. Peredixo Cream removes tan and sunburn and leaves smooth velvety skin. For sale by Buchanan Drug Store. Phone 67.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25

H. H. Smith left this morning for Little Rock to spend the day attend ing to business matters, returning to- night on No. 3.
 Walter Dixon and Miss Mollie Pat terson, both of Bodcaw, were married this morning at the court house. the ceremony being performed by J. E. Young, justice of the peace of Taylor township.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
Buy a Liberty Bond.
Prompt Action Averts Trouble

Sluggish bowels indirectly cause much sickness. A constipated condi- ton not only poisons the blood stream, but quickly affects the liver and other organs. causing biliousness, sick head ache, sour stomach, bloating. etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild in action, yet cleanse thoroughly, with no nausea, and no costiye after effects. They keep the bowels regular, stom- ach sweet and liver active. Stout per sons welcome the comfortable, light, free feeling they bring
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25

Buy bond and help sove some ones boy, if not yours.
 Crocler Fountain Pens, the ideal self-tiller-so simple, it's surprising. Buchanan Drug Store. Phone 67.
 Lowney's Chocolates were good 50 years ago, and have been getting bet ter ever since. Fresh lot just re- ceived, 65c to $1.OO per pound. Buch- anan Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
", c. T, U,

On account of the County Club Fair which will be held here Wednesday and Thursday in which many of our members are very much interested, the president of the w. c. T. U. de- cided to call in the meeting for Thurs day afternoon of this week.
 The regular meeting therefore, will be held Thursday of next week at which time she begs for a full meet ing.-Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25

WANTED-Your hauling. MoVlhs a speciality. Reasonable charges VI anything. am now making my heau quarters at Rex Furniture Co.'S rhine 1. w. H. Hendrix.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
Arkansas State Federation of W0- mems Clubs, Ft. Smith, Ark, Oct. 2Oth tc Nnunrn hnr 0nd 101Z

For this occasion the Mo. Pac. R. R. Co. will sell tickets Prescott to F't Smith and return for S10.25. Tickets on sale October 29th. 30th and 31st, 1917, going passage to commence on date of sale and bear final return limit to reach original starting point prior to midnight of November 4th. 1917.
 c. A. HAYS, Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
5.571.624 BALES COTTON
 GINNED UP TO OCT. IS
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Washington, Oct. 25.-The census report on cotton showed 5,571,624 bales. counting round bales as halo bales, ginned from 1917 growth up to October IS, compared with 7,303,183 in 1916.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25
Are you a Stacker

Let us sell you scholarship in one of the best business colleges in the world. You need a business course and we will save you money.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25

Call PAP and get a November Ladies Home Journal.
 FOR SALE-Some well bred Poland China pigs-gilts and males. R. F. Shaw, on J. Burns place.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-25

Remember the News when you are in Prescott.