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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
DISCHARGE.

In District Court, Winneshiek Coun-
ty. Iowa, February Term, 1917.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Sam
uel Olsen alias Samuel Olsen
Sheggrud, deceased
To CLAUS Theodore Sheggrud,
Nina Fredrika Shafloe, Emma Kirk
bride, Ole Walby, Administrator Of
the Estate of Sophia Walby, deceas-
ed; Kalaate Maria Haugen; Benette
Cornelia Lekvold, Tina Amelia
Haugen (Hauge), Palmer Winston
Sheggrud, Cecil Sophia Sheggrud,
Alvin Sanford Walby, George Ru'
dolph Walby, Gladys Violet Walby.
nee Kingsback, Sylvia A. Walby, Es-
Their Leora Walby, Eveline Leona
Wildly, Kenneth Orvelle Walby,
Gust Sheggrud, Julius Sheggrud,
he DEBORAH State Bank, DEBORAH.
Iowa, as Trustee, and TO all other
persons interested in said estate:
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 18th day of January,
1917, there will be on file in the Of
flee of the Clerk of the District Court
in and for Winneshiek County,
Iowa, the Final Report of Julius
Sheggrud, Executor of the Last VIII
and Testament of Samuel Olsen alias
Samuel Olsen Sheggrud, deceased,
and praying that said Final Report
be approved and that he be finally
discharged.
That said Executor asks that the
Court approve and confirm the APP
poiptment OF the DEBORAH State
Bank as Trustee for certain per-
sons mentioned in said Will and in
accordance with the provisions and
terms provided in said Will.
You are further notified that the
hearing of said Report will be
brought on before the Court on the
1st day of. the next term thereof,
which commences on the 9Th day of
February, 1917, or as soon thereaf-
ter as the same can be heard.
That unless objections are made
to said Report, the same will be ap-
proved and said Executor will be re-
leased, as prayed.
Dated December 6, 1916
JULIUS SHEGGRUD,
Executor of the Last Will and Tesla
ment of Samuel Olsen alias Sam
uel Olsen Sheggrud, deceased
'WILLETT & NELSON, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
STOP! HOLD YOUR NOSE.
Marshalltown Concern Buys Thirty
two Dead Horses.

M1rshalltown, Ia, Jan. ia
carload of dead horses was an I'M
usual consignment of freight receiv-
ed in this city yesterday by the Atlas
Disposal plant, a concern manufac-
turing fertilizer.
The horses numbering thirty-two
head, were burned to death in q
disastrous fire at Oskaloosa a few
weeks ago when a livery stable was
among the buildings destroyed.
The local concern bought the car
casses for delivery as soon as the
insurance was adjusted. They will
be made into fertilizer to be used to
grow more grain to feed more hors-
&c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
CANOE VALLEY.

.4 Jan. 10, 1911.
There has been quite a few cases
OF sickness reported in this neigh
b0yhood the last week Watch out
so, these little germs don't catch you.
MIR. Webster a travelling salesman
passed through this burg last week
demonstrating sewing machines.
iielge Nelson has been visiting
with his rriend Andrew Jaastad a
few days last week.
Several from here attended the
Civilization at the Star last week,
and all spoke we'll of it.
Andrew Lukken called on Ole
Halgen Friday afternoon.
Olga, Emil and Carl Haugen spent
Tuesday evening at the M. Bolger
home
Carl Haugen made a business trip
TO Mable, Mimi. last Monday.
We understand that Geo Johnson
has bought a farm of Phil false,
formerly nown as the Ed. Roe1
place.
Or Dahl made a number of pro
fessional calls at John Jaastad 5
during the last week
Mise Luella Jaastad has been very
sick the last week with measles,
which turned over to pneumonia, we
hope for her speedy recovery.
Again Dame Rumor has predicted
that wedding bells Will ring in the
near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Eyickson
called on the latter's home folks
last Wednesday.
The Misses Olga IEaugen and Ida
Nyrah went to DEBORAH Saturday
to stay a month with Ida Take as
apprentices in dressmaking.
Ingvold Myrah is a student a
Valders College in DEBORAH nova
days.
Edgar Seyerson has been assisting
Arthur Hoyt putting up wood the
last few weeks.
Emil Hapgen was a business cal
lea at the home of A. j. Jaastad one
day last week.
Gust Budahl and John johnson
made a short cal on the Haugeu
boys last Sunday.
Andrew Jaastad and Carl Hanger
Called on Otto Severson's last Satur'
ay evening.
MI. Alvin Severson returned
home last Saturday from a few
weeks visit with relatives in Clark
field, Mimi.
The Y. p. S. which was to be held
liz the Canoe church last Sunday d,
M. was postponed on account OF the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice OF the Appointment of an
Administrative OF the Estate OF X.
w. Knutson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
administrators of the estate of K. w.
Knutson, late of DEBORAH township.
in the county of Winneshiek, state
of Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon herself that trust by Civ
ing bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to said estate are called up
on to make payment to
IDA G.. KNUTSON,
Administrators.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. II,
1917. saw
BOICE & HOOK, Attorneys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
RIDGEWAY.

Preaching services next Sunday
morning, Jan. 81, at Ridgeway M. e.
church at 1890; at Morgan in the
afternoon at 2:S0 and again at
RidgeWsy in the evening at 7:3O.
The Epworth League leader for
next Sunday evening is Professor
Jones and the subject is star"
Christians. There is something do
ing every Sunday evening. at Gas
in the Epworth League room, and
everyone who comes receives a warm
welcome
The RidSeway NJ f. Ladies Aid
entertained very Large number at
Their opening meeting for the New
Year at the home of Mrs. G. w.
Brinkman on Friday afternoon last,
more OF such gatherings would be
welcomed and We hope to have an
OPT ortunity to get together" again
soon
The Adult Bible Glass met on last
Wednesday evening at the home of
Henry Butt and elected the follow
Ing officers for the year 1917.
Teacher. C. W. Brinkman: Assis-
tant Teacher, Prof. Jones: Presi-
dent, n. c. Putnam; Vice Pres, Mrs.
Shoemaker; Secretary, Mrs. II. Butt;
Treasurer, Mrs. N. Schuetz.
The new curtains for "The Who
Dos reading room were the gift of
Mrs. William Lees of Chicago, who
recently visited at the parsonage.
and was much impressed by the pos
.siDilities for this enthusiastic bunch
of boys.
The Morgan NJ. f.. Ladies Aid
will serve dinner on Thursday, Jan.
20, at the home OF Mrs. J. l.. Powers:
another OF our never fail good
times for all who come.
he Good Cheer Climbers" Of
Morgan Sunday school are distribut-
ing good cheer in very substantial
ways. A monthly check to the pas
tor Is only one of their methods.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schleuter and
little daughter Syreta of Morgan
left on Monday evening for a visit
lat the home OF Mir. Schleuter's par
EMS in Illinois.
1 ne singing by the ladies' quartet
composed of the Misses Schuetz, Tes-
Ky, Jensen and Fosec was much ap-
Irreciated by those who attended the
y. l.. meeting on Sunday evening.
Those of us who live in Ridgeway
know It is a good place in which to
DO shopping, and judging from the
number who come in by train as
well rs vehicles, we Judge that out
siders too are finding Ridgeway a
good business town.
Stanley Johnson who has been
helper at the depot since the depar.
ture OF Yves. Brundage, went to Min.
neapolis on Tuesday to take the ex-
animation for operator and was sue.
cessful in passing. Since that time he
has been given a temporary position
| at Fairbault, MINI. Mr. Johnson is
an excellent young man and we wisr
him success.
Rev. and Mrs Shoemaker visited
at the Wesley eager home in Crescc
on Monday of this week.
Mrs. Rue, Mrs. Goth, and Miss
Degro were among the number who
boarded the noon train for Crescc
on Monday.
During the past week, an enter.
taining little woman from Des
Moines succeeded in making ar,
rangements for "a lecture course 10
be given in Ridgeway next fall and
winter.
The auction sale of Fred Albert
sons stock, farming implements
furniture. ETC., will take place on
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

EXTREMITY cold weather we have been
having for the Fast week or more
l.. S. Blien was pleasant caller
on Andrew Jaastad sunday last.
Christine and Amanda Hanson
visited with Mrs. ]. Tallaugh last
Sunday afternoon
Pete Usgaard made a short call on
o. A. P. Haugen Sunday last.
w A r n n G People in and
around DEBORAH, lookout for a trav-
cling agent advertising and selling
a certain kind of machinery at two
thirds more than the real value.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
BLUFFTON.

Jan. 10, 1917.
Very cold last night % degrees
below zero.
Miley and Charley Wilbur
brought H. Shelley a load of hay
Tuesday, took back a load OF wood.
Dr.. Emmons of Burr Oak was
called to see Grandma Hayne We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brittendall and
Leah Roberts took dinner with Mrs.
August Bergman Tuesday. Mrs. B.
was drawn over on the hand-sleigh
1t seems like Button has various
kinds of vehicles.
G. w. Brittendail went to Pros
per Wednesday for freight.
Will LANCE hauled barley %
Prosper market last week
Rube Wilbur brought his family
to Button Wednesday, visited
Sheley's. Leah Roberts went back
as far as Burr Oak with them. fin
ished her stay with Brittendalls.
Gladys Cassel and her sister Ber-
nice were to the dance in Button
Thursday night.
Hazel Elzea was called to Lans-
ing Mimi, to the bed side of Mrs.
Jane Dickinson, who is very i'll at
this writing. Hazel will stay and
nurse her through her illness.
II. Shelley sold his horse, COW and
yearling to RUDE Wilbur. He came
for them Friday.
George Emery hauled straw for
Galushe Heath, Thursday.
Fred Lenheart made a bee Thurs
day, hauling straw from Orleans
township. Mr.. Lenheart got off the
right road and tipped over a couple
of times, he is laid up with a lame
shoulder.
Molly O'Brien was in DEBORAH
Friday having dental work done.
Henry Carolan was shopping in
our burg this morning.
Fred O'Brien and wife from near
Cresco are visiting relatives and
friends in this vicinity, they also Wis
tied a sister, of Mrs. O'Brien's, Mrs
Roy Gossman OF Burr Oak.
Gus Kilgren was seen on our
streets yesterday.
Caroline Cameron and her sister
Martha, were calling on their aunt,
Mary Lenheart, yesterday
Mrs. H. Mercy and Mrs. Under
ff8atH dLlCuuCu ShulSh oClFlSC
day.
Rev. Ulrich will hold services here
Sunday afternoon.
Edward Dinger and wife were
visiting Grandma Farrell over Sun
day.
Mrs. Jake Dinger visited Mrs. Will
Cameron one day last week
Margaret Lange was shopping in
our burg Friday.
Jim ElZea from Burr Oak town
ship was visiting his Grandma Jack.
son yesterday, and he also attended
church.
Galoushe Heath was shopping ia
our burg this morning. He says he
has a nice span of young horses for
sale and if he sells them that he is
going to Colorado TO visit brother
that he has not seen for some time.
Rev. \Edie and wife of Burr Oak,
We're calling in Bluffton the fore part
OF the week, went from there to
George Thayer's for prayer meeting
Mrs. Sybert returned home from
Aurora, Ill. Sunday. We were all
glad TO have her back again.
James Murdoch took sleigh
lead of relatives over to Claud
&ortons yesterday visiting.
Rupert Greenslade had wood saw
ers Saturday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
The Toad

The toad is a garden policeman.
Seventy-seven per cent of his diet is
composed of insects and the remain
der consists of spiders and worms of
all kinds. The toad is in a position
to capture his daily bread" with
his tongue. In this respect he is
like some who get their living talk
ing. A toad should be a welcome
guest in garden or flower bed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

3.-McCall's Magazine-12 fash
ion numbers.
4.-One 15lcent Mccall Dress Pat
tern-your choice from your first
copy OF McCall's-if you send a two
cent stamp with your selection.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
Ste Paul ST., Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions Received at this
Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17

A statesman of the present admin
has made the statement that
money can be handled more safely By
women than by men. With us it's not
so much a question of safety as of
economy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-01-17
Horse Dies OF Rabies.

Logan, Ia, Jan. S.-M. w. Will
son, well-known farmer living on
the Lincoln highway northeast Of
Logan, has lost fine horse as re-
suit of a mad dog biting the horse.
The dog was a tramp coach dog
and was discovered in the barn and
driven out and then shot. The horse
was found to have been bitten on
the nose and legs and afterward by
|drophobia developed. DR.. Shields was
Icalled and the horse shot. Though
no other case of rabies have thus far
developed, yet the dog is believed
TO have bitten other stock.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
WAR IN PALESTINE
KN0WM III ALL CENTURIES

Pale tine is the Belgium o. the east
and OF the ancient and medieval
world. In the annals OF warfare. from
the "cry dawn of history, there are
only two other regions that can COM
pare with the Holy Land as theater
for the clash of peoples and conquer
ors. These are the lowlands OF the
Rhine and the plains of Northern
Italy. or the two. the former ap-
DroaChcs the Palestine record in the
thick.strewen names of great battles;
the latter can show fair approach
in the names Of great commanders
says q writer in the New York Even.
ing Post. or the giants of military
history Palestine can claim all but
two-Hannibal and Caesar; perhaps
we should include Gcnghis Khan. The
othcrs-Rnmescs, Alexander the
Great POmpey, Abu Bekr and Omar,
Tamurlaine and Napolcon-all fought
over the ground which makes its auth
entic appearance when the Amarna
Letters, fifteen hundred years before
the Christian era. speak of the dis
turbances of the Habiru tribes, which
| may or may not be the Hebrew tribes
an whose name rcolars have trans
lated. with a modernity that / almost
startling, as "the allies" The parable
with Flanders runs closer than with
Northern Italy, in that Palestine was
less an object OF desire in itself fol
invading armies like Italy. than 6
bridge between contending empires
What the lowlands have been in tho
strife between the Germans. British
and French. at different times. Pales
tine has been in the uneasy balance
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

decessors back TO the time of Thoth-
mes. did not possess. and that is naval
power. With the establishment OF a
base at jana, the difficult problam
OF transport across the Sinai desert,
even with n railroad behind the Bri-
fish. should be greatly amelioratee.
But more than that, it Is not impos-
sible that British cruisers and gun
boats may be employed to parallel the
land advance. Hitherto the lesson OF
the war has been that warships are
not effective against Notifications
where these are resolutely defended.
which was emphatically not the case
in recent German operations in the
Gulf of Riga. But on the other hand,
it is TO be shown whether the Turkish
Notifications at the Mediterranean
ports measure up to the European
standard. A successful naval dem
onstration against Haifa would threat
en- seriously the right flank of the
Turkish forces in the Plain of Esdrae-
Ion, just as a powerful cavalry move
ment east of the Jordan would menace
the left flank. With the British sue
cess on that line, the way would be
open to Beirut and Damascus. with
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
C0L0RED LAWYER FACES
SERIOUS FEDERAL CHARGE

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dec. 27.-Cornel-
ius Jones, negro lawyer. faces a fed
eral charge of defrauding many ne
groes who were led to believe the
money paid in taxes on cotton during
the Civil war belonged to them. Many
negroes. believing in Jones, sold their
little homes to obtain money for the
prosecution of the ease" Jones filed
suit one year ago against Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo to collect
$6S.O0O,000 from the government as
taxes paid on cotton from 1861 to
1865. The United States supreme
court set the suit aside.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
DAYTON Is EXPECTING
MANY NEWCOMERS

DAYTON, Dec. 27.-Thc Greater
Dayton Association faces the problem
of providing homes for 1900 persons,
expected to come here to live within
the next few months. Dayton is
destined 10 become the aviation cen
ter of the nation. The fact has af-
fected housing conditions. Lee War
rem James, president of the associa.
tion has taken steps for uniting efforts
of real estate men and builders in pro-
viding more dwellings.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
OWNS HISTORICAL FLAG

SAVANNAH. Dec. 2T.-Captain Thos.
Il. Laird. Savannah harbor master. is
flying from the balcony of his resi-
dence a beautiful American flag
which was rescued by his son, Gil.
bert. from the City Of Memphis. on
which the latter was first officer.
when the ship was torpedoed and
sunk by German submarine last
March. On account OF the unusual
connections OF the flag, Captain Laird
flies the flag only Sundays.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
CLASS IN CAM0UFLAGE
LATEST UNIVERSITY IDEA

EUGENE, Ore, Dec. IA class in
the art of camouflage has been start
ed at the University o. Oregon under
the direction of DR.. A. f. Caswell.
of the department of physics. In this
class students are taught the art of
making things not seen when they
are seen
The students have applied to be
enrolled in the camounage unit of
the American engineering corps.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
SILVER PRICE WILL BE
FIXED AT ABOUT 81

WASHINGTON, Dec 27.-A price to
be paid by the government for silver
in agreement with western producers
has been agreed upon and will be an
nOTnced soon. 1t is said to he salts
factory to Ike producers and will be
about one dollar an ounce.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

ORIENTAL NEEDLE WORK AND
KIMONo Madeira, Cluny. Fill.
let, Florentine. Venetian, Turkish
Rugs. Silk Underwear. Negligees,
Shirt waists, Japanese Kimonos and
all kinds of Oriental Goods, whole.
sale and retail. NJ. Lamey, 1875 Rail.
road Street. n2Stf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

News is scarcer than hens teeth"
J. J. Hylton is in today from his
ranch in Mound Valley.
George 3. Russell, Jr., left today for
Winnemucca on business.
Harry Duke and Howard Bryant re
Gently became members of>the Ogden
Lodge of Elks.
Mrs. Mary L. Bradley left last night
for San Francisco where she will
spend thu holidays.
Alvin MeFarIane is steadily i'm
proving at the Littlefeld hospital. He
is expected to be out soon.
Preparations are being made for the
annual Firemen's Ball at the Bradley
theater on New Years Eve.
Carey Van Fleet and Joe Mcnamara
who have been busy in the district
court at Eureka, returned yesterday.
The Masons will entertain at the
Bradley tonight with an invitational
dancing party. Dancing will begin at
nine and continue until one.
The local board Of exemptions, con.
slsting Of Messrs. Harris, West, Dy-
sart and the Secretary, o. NJ. Lamon,
is busy working upon the question
naires already filed with them.
Messrs. McNew and McDermitt are
here arranging matters for their dance
at Lamoille tomorrow night. The
Bradley theater orchestra will be in
attendance A large crowd is expect
ed.
tess at a well appointed Xmas dinner
Tuesday where plates were laid for
fourteen relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Car
Vile were fortunate in having every
member OF their immediate family
present including three grand chill
dren.
Mrs. Louvenia Mcdowell is very
iii at her home on Idaho street. DR..
Worden, who Is in attendance, has
advised her to visit st. Helena SAM
tarium during the winter and 1t is
likely that she will leave for there
soon. We trust that she will soon
recover her health and strength.
Mrs. Laura Emma Butler, wife OF
Charles Butler, of the Forest Service,
was granted divorce last Monday
in the district court: The case estab,
lished somewhat of a time record, the
complaint being filed at p. m. and a
decree being entered at 4:15 p. m
Attorney Hale represented Mrs. But
Ter.
The Home Guard turned out II
great shape last night. There were
all kinds of shapes in fact but tn
boys are all enthusiastic and are &C
ing at their training with plenty O
vim. About seventy.five men were a
drill last evening and are already mas
tering some of the most difficult mar
euvers.
"The Stacker" an up to the minut
film calculated to instill patriotism
into the most latent heart, was til
screen subject at the Bradley theatc
last night and was greeted by larc
crowd. The picture was of a hig
standard and reelected creditably VI
on the house. Mrs. Bradley is to /
commended upon her effort to give
the Elko play loving public picture
of the hour hot from the screens
large cities.
THE wHITESIDES DENTAL CO
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

Hot specials at the Elk Cafe every
evening from p. m. 10 / a M. Roast
goose and sucking pig for Sunday
dinner. dl5tf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

A little more
quaiitJ fer a III.
tie less money.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27
CLASSIFIED ADS

Notices q Lines and Less IN
Length Will Be Run in This
Column For soc Per Week.
For Each Additional Line 1oe
Per Week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

LOST-Tw6 pair of glasses, one
pair with gold rims, the other rimless.
Reward offered for return of either
or both. Phone sos. dc.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

THE WHlTEsIoEs DENTAL CO.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping; light furnish
ed; $12 per month. Sl9 Commercial
street. fj3p
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

LOST-In Elko shopping district,
small package containing Jersey Silk
Petticoat. Return to this Office. Re
ward. dig.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

FOR RENT-Newly furnished cot
tage, five rooms. Mrs. l.. Stock, Ninth
and Juniper st. fd2Sp
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-27

FRlERS FOR SALE-If 700 want
fat hens or fryers for Christmas telc-
phone 1851. T. L. Jones. dis
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-06

Judge K. L. Lilly had the mis-
fortune to have his car stolen
while attending a theater with a
party of Carlisle friends Monday
night. The car was finally To-
Gated by the police and returned
to the Judge Judge Lilly had
gone to the Capital Monday af-
ternoon with a party of ladies',
and the stealing of his car placed
him in a sad predicament; how,
ever, Mr.. Harry Perkins came to
his rescue in his time of trouble.
The Judge stated that from the
amount of gasoline that had been
used his car had been run about
fifty or sixty miles.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-06

Our merchants are all prepar
ing for record breaking Christ
mas business and nice ad in our
special Christmas edition will
greatly assist in letting the PEG
pie know what you have to sell
Since the closing of our great
contest we have a circulation OF
more than twelve hundred which
more than trebles the advertis-
ing value of the Independent. II
we do not get to call On you per-
sonally, get your copy ready and
send it in. We don't want to
miss anyone.
Rev. l.. Tonne, Mrs. Sanders
and Mrs. E NJ Williams and Mr..
G. b. Seaton attended the state
Baptist association az Jonesboro
as delegates this week.
Julius Lipe made business
trip to Little Rock Wednesday
and while there made application
for enlistment in the naval SER
vice of the government.