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The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
WORK OF NEW LAW
Gov. Brough Notified By War De- --partment of Passage of Selec-
 tive Draft Law

Little Rock, May l.-Governor Brough and Major Henry F. Fried man, assistant adjutant general, yes terday acknowledged receipt of tel egram from Secretary of War Baker advising them Of the passage O the army seleetive draft bill by Congress, and the action required of Arkansas officials.
 Governor Brough telegraphed the secretary of war that he would await the return of General Lloyd England from Washington, where he is attend ing the meeting off the National De fense Council, before perfeeting the plan and working out the details of the organization.
 This IS a matter said the goyer= nor. that will come within the pur- view of the Committee on National Defense, of which General England IS chairman, and will work in cooper ation with the Committee on Agri- cultural preparedness. l believe the men composing these committees will work out an admirable and practical program, thoroughly acceptable to the War Department.
 The telegram received by Governor Brough and Major Friedman follows:
 Bill has passed both houses and will go to conference on minor points of difference today. The form in which the bill has passed enables me to confirm to you the plan outlined in my letter of the 23rd inst, to have one registration board for each county composed of local officials, as far as practicable local officials to compose board in each ssste to be named by governor thereof. Bear in mind that exemptions will not be de- termined at time of registration, but will be deferred until later date, when quotas are assigned and selec- tive draft ordered actual registration to be in voting precincts by registrars appointed by county boards where state laws provides a personel of registration for precincts. It would be advisable that county boards atil= ize each personel in cities of ove~ 3o0.00o, the duties prescribed for county boards will be performed by the necessary number of city boards to be named by the mayor Trust you can go ahead with preliminary steps. Full printed regulations GOV evrey detail of national, state, county and precinct systems and duties of all officers and persons will be mailed on date of approval of act"
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

Locally, the damage has been ex- tensive, both as to garden truck and to fruit The strawberry crop has been severely hurt in Springdale dis triet proper. and some have estimated that the crop has been damaged fifty per cent. This means the loss of thir- ty cars of strawberries. In some in- stances the patches were riddled, and the green berries cut from the vines, and the vines pounded into the ground. Small patches in Spring dale. town property. were absolutely ruined; the vines being torn and mashed almost fat with the ground. Apples have suffered to great ex- tent. Just how much the damage will be cannot be told until later. The small green apples have been bruised, and II will probably be some weeks before the extent of this damage can be estimated In all probability the apple and peach crop will be cut down considerably Small apples that were
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
GOSHEN

Rev. Ditterline preached at the NJ E. Church Sunday night.
 Walter Mayfeld has been elerkine in Pope's store for few days.
 We understand that the Goshen switchboard will be in operation again ill few days.
 Mr. Pope went down to Mountain burg Friday to spend few days vi- sitting with his family.
 There will be pie supper at the Nj. E. Church Saturday night, May D Everyone are invited to come.
 Misses Pearl and Lake Clark visi- ted their sister, Mrs Felix Hayes, of Johnson, latter part of last week. Mrs. Harry stearns spent few days last week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neill of Prairie Grove MT. and Mrs. Ed Walker and ehil- dren of Braden spent Monday with Mrs. Walkers parents, Col. and Mrs Phillips.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark ane children of RichIand were the guests of the formers parents, NIT. and. Mrs John Clark Sunday.
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The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
HIGHLAND VIEW

These showers have been coming nicely. haven't they?
 Miss Josephine Ferguson went shopping in Fayetteville one day last week.
 Wood Phillips was unlucky enough to have to plow his corn up and plant again.
 We're living high at our house since greens are obtainable Come and see US.
 Col. Langham and family, of Gosh en, were Sunday visitors with his brother, Harrison.
 Julius Gibson was a very welcome visitor at singing Sunday afternoon Keep-a-eomin' Gibson. We need your help.
 Wheat and oats are coming out now. The farmers were very afraid for awhile that the small grain crop would be a failure
 Willie Shafner, Cal Wilson, Burton Pitts and Hayden McElhaney were fishing over on War Eagle last week They report good catch.
 MT. and Mrs Bud Sanders. of Noun tain Springs, were down one day last week visiting at Fiery Trammels. They all spent the afternoon on the banks of Riehland, fishing.
 
 Dean Trammel, of Habberton, was up Saturday night and Sunday vis- iting with relatives. Dean says they are preparing good program for Children's Day fourth Sunday in May.
 Misses Ida, Ada and Edith Todd, Lucy Bailey, Eva Howell and Messrs Bailey, Lloyd and Sterling Byrd con- stituted the crowd that was so badly disappointed Sunday They went to the Justice off the Peace, N. S Tram mel, expecting to find the bride and groom, but were outwitted after all, as the happy couple went in another direction, 1t was supposed in quest Of another J. P, but so far as we can learn they are not married yet. So cheer up, young people, maybe you'll get to be at the wedding yet. If not this one, perhaps one all your own soon. Here's best wishes anyway.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
DAY SERVICE CUT DOWN
Lack of Patronage and Appreciation of Service Given as Reasons by
 Local Owners

Local powers patrons Of the Spring dale Light and Power Go. were noti- fled by mail Wednesday morning that the day service would net start until one o'clock. Lack of patronage, and appreciation of the service are the reasons given by the local owners fer the change in the day schedule.
 Following Is a copy of the letter re ceived by The News, and it is pre- sumed that all other power patrons in the city received the same: "To the Power Users,
 Gentlemen:
 We are ve~Y sorry to have to inform you that on and after May 1, 1917, we will be compelled to start the service at p. m., instead of 9;45 a. n1., as in the past.
 This action Is necessary owing to the lack of demand and appreciation for the current during the morning hours On warm days We will start at F, noon, instead of 1 p, m. on ac- count of fans.
 We purposeiy established low power rate. thinking perhaps that it would build up enough business to keep the same on. However, low rates and constant service has failed to pro- duce results.
 As soon as conditions justify lon- ger hours We will be only too glad to reinstate the service.
 Springdale It. and Power Go.
 That such an arrangement will be very unsatisfactory to the patrons of the local light company goes without saying Speaking from personal viewpoint, The News has invested in motor, and under the above regu- lations this motor can be used only haf time. And such service is prac- tically worthless, considering the in vestment.
 It is to be hoped that some arrange ments may be made at an early date seekinr to relieve the present sitaa- tion, to the extent that Springdale may be given proper light and DOW CT service, and service that the town is entitled to--24 hour, continuous service.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
FIFTH SUNDAY MEETING

The Fifth Sunday meeting of the Fayetteville Association met with Friendship church. Weather con- ditions being unfavorable on Friday night, meeting began at ten Saturday morning. In the absence of their pas tor, L. L. Johnson, who came later, H. " Miller was elected Moderator. After prayer and song the program was called for and carried out.
 In the process of time we were able to capture the names of the fol- lowing brethren which represented the clergy: j.. N. B. Hepler, ]. D. Spires. H. [. Plumlee. Elmer Rice, ". I. EIedge, L.. |. Johnson, Conner Tillman, L. E. Barton, WA. Moffitt, D. |. Hood, H. " Miller, eleven in all, lacking one having the twelve; well that must have been Judas. The usual quota of deacons and visitors rom adjoining churches were pre- ent. The Baptist sisters had an abundance of dinner on the ground; the brethren gave our beast proven der also. We made our home with Bro. Pricey Wilson. They treated Us like brother.
 Friendship Church was organized in 1S47 and has stood the seige and storms of near three-quarters of a century and is still doing business at the old stand.
 The next Fifth Sunday meeting will be held with Mount Vernon Church, near Habberton. We are ex- pecting a spicy program.
 Our brethren manifested sweet spirit in the discussion of the sub ieets all around. We believe the af- fair was brilliant and uplifting, Long live Friendship.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
PLEA FOR PROHIBITION

Churches of Springdale in
 behalf of humanity. and in order
 to increase efficiency. and to save
 for food the grain now used for
 food the grain now used for alco-
 holic liquors, respectfully petition
 the President and Congress of
 the United States, to prevent the
 manufacture and sale of alcoholic
 liquors during the continuance of
 the war"
 As result of the union meeting held at the NJ. E. Church, South, Mon. day night, at which Dr. Madison Swadener was the principal speaker the above night letter was addressed to President Wilson, U. S. Senator. Roinson and Kirby, and Congressman Tillman, and went forward from thi: place Wednesday evening, as the op. inion and wish of the meeting.
 A committee composed of Wilson Cardwell, F. G. Robb, and Rev w. l Elledge was appointed Monday even ing to draft the message to be for Warded, and the above is the message sent
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
OSAGE

Reed Hubbard lost a horse a few days ago.
 They are not much sickness in this part of the country at this time.
 Mrs. Seabon was quite sick for a few days last week but is better at this time.
 Uncle Ed Pearcy and Mrs. Emma Rife and also Bob Rife bought Ford automobiles the past week
 Harlin Grammer of Healing Springs and Miss Susie Brown of Si- loam Springs got married a few days ago.
 We are having plenty of wet wealth CT for the last two weeks, some of us are done blowing, planting corn and some are not, owing to the wet weath- CT.
 The big county road grader has been doing some good work on our roads for the last few days They have worked east to the Martins, north of Cave Springs and will work north and also west of 0sage.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
STRAWBERRY SHIPMENTS
Car Lot Loading Will Commence Monday of Next Week-Express
 Shipments Now Being Made

With fair weather, such as Is now being enjoyed. the car lot shipments of strawberries from Springdale will start Monday of next week. It is understood here that the Johnson growers will start loading their first car, Friday of this week.
 The present market for berries is one of the best that has been known in this section. Considering the prices that have been received for car lot shipments at points south, the local market will be stronger this year than in former seasons.
 Sixty cars are expected from this section, about equally divided between the Berry Growers Association and the Shippers Union. The quality of the berry this year will be some bet ter than last year on account of splen- did cultivation, and the berries will be much larger The rains of the past week have aided materially in the growth of the berries, and they have not ripened as fast as they would with warmer weather.
 Present indications are that the ber- " crop this year, while short, will be one of the best known in this section, from fnaneial& standpoint. and from the quality of the fruit Most all the berries will be Aromas and Klondykes.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
THE FIRST STRAWBERRIES

The first crate of strawberries were brought in by Anderson Bros, Friday afternoon of last week This is five days latter than the first crate last year. Anderson Bros, brought in the first crate last year. The berries were of the Klondyke variety, and were grown on a south slope. The first quart of berries otf the patch this year were pl,ked on Apri' -2. The crate was sold to Gillespie & West, local commission men for $3.50.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
RECRUITING FOR COMPANY A
Several New Members Join During the Past Veek-Company Now
 s5 Strong

Recr,fting for Company A was re- newed early this week, and the fol- lowing new members have been se- cured:
 Ross F. Mason.
 Giarnce Eichlyter.
 Clarence " Steele.
 Tom Hutchinson. 
 Ghilles Sumpter.
 Earl W Mason.
 John Bailey.
 Ernest Weyer.
 This brings the total number of ae- cepted men of the company to s5. More than this number have been en- listed, but some have been rejected on account of disabilities.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
. + + + + + + +
 MASS MEETING

I In view of the fact that the +
 l. editors and members of the Ark + < kansas Press Association and i. 1. their wives will be in Springdale i.
 + May 17th from 8:25 to II O. .+ !. clock, hereby call mass meet + < ing to be held Friday night, May <
 !. 4th, at my office in the city of < < Springdale, for the purpose of 4 < considering plans and making ar +
 + engagements to entertain the said +
 + party while in Springdale. |
 i Our town will receive a large I ! amount of worthy advertising as | ! a result of the visit of the edi- | ! tors, and l urge every citizen, |
 f both men and women to attend !
 + the meeting on the above date. | + 1t will be necessary to finance ! f the reception or whatever may be ! 4 suggested, and a committee will ! ]. have to be appointed to look af- i
 ! ter this matter ! 1! The time is very short. and l !
 + again urge all to be present i < Respectfully, i f L. A Smith, Mayor. !
 + May 3. 1917. !
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
CUT DOWN STREET LIGHTS Economic Measure Passed bs City Council tuesday S' sft Cuts City
 Light Bill from S102 to s45.

At the regular meeting of the City Council held Tuesday night, at which all members were present except AL derman Dyes, resolution was pre- sented by the Light Committee, was read and adopted, and the light bill of the city as result will be reduced from $102 per month to the minimum allowed under the franchise, granted the present operators, s45 per month.
 The resolution follows
 We, the Light Committee, ap- pointed by the Honorable Mayor of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, respectfully represent to the Council of the City of Springdale, Arkansas, that in view of the depleted condition of the City Treasury and in order to conserve the finances of the City to the end that it's obligations may be promptly discharged, submit for your consideration the following resolu- tion:
 Be 1t resolved by the Council of Springdale, Arkansas, that from and after this date the City will only be responsible to the Springdale Light and Power Company for the mini mum amount named in the franchise granted by the Council on the 7th day of January, 1908, to-wit s45.o0 per month, and in order to serve the City to the best advantage with the lights maintained recommend that they be located at the following designated points, to-wit:
 Lights on Emma Avenue in busi- ness section. same as at present.
 East side of railroad: Turpen and Sons store, one light; Kimmons Walker evaporator, one light; J. B. slauters residence, one light; corner of Foust property, one light; at Gil- lett residence, one light.
 West side of railroad: At bridge by Renner residence, one light; at w G. Ownbey residence corner, one light; at bridge near Springdale Mill, one light; at fire hall. one light, at Dr. Crutchers corner, one light; at Mrs Purcell's corner, one light; at hitch rack, two lights; at Mason ho- tel, one light; at Auditorium, one li- ght; at j. o. Phillips corner, one light; at bridge near g. R. Baxter's, one light; at Avis residence, one light; at NJ. E. church, one light; at M. E. church, South, one light; at Baptist church, one light at Central Presby terian church, one light; at First Presbyterian church, one light; at Lu- theran church, one light.
 Respectfully submitted,
 L. M. Riggs,
 H. w Johnston,
 Arthur Dyes,
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
PUPILS RECTAL.

The pupils of Miss Clara Rice will appear in pianoforte recital and op eretta at the Auditorium, Friday night, May II at eight o'clock. The program will be printed in next weeks paper. Patrons and friends are cor dially invited to attend A small admission of be will be charged to defray expenses.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peach Growers Ex- change will be held at the mayors office. May s, at 2:30 p. m.
 Directors and officers for the year will be selected Each grower of peaches will be expected to give in his order for packages at that time.
 F. c. Robb, Sec.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

The Cemetery Association will meet Monday afternoon All members 2.e requested to be present, as there is business of importance to De looked after.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
IT'S NOW CAPTAIN BRoGDoN

II - NoN 191 <1i%t i'is1'i io&'
 Lieut.. B. B. Brogdon of Company A, A. N. G., received his commission Friday of last week and is now cap tain of the local company, succeeding Captain Ownbey, who was recently appointed Major.
 The appointment of Lieut.. Brogdon oeeasioned no surprise to Springdale people. He has been member of the company almost since it's first organization, and has always been found at his post of duty. His ap- poinment as head of the local com- pany will meet with the entire appro- val of local folks.
 The appointment of first lieu tenant has not been made.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04
Gypsy 

The French deputy who wounded his opponent in the wrist after q long and furious encounter" probably thinks trench life can't be so bad, after all.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

springdale, Arkansas, May 1, 1s17.'
 The above resolution was passed without dissenting vote, all mem- bers having evidently agreed on the provisions before the Council met. Ne questions were asked. motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution, and it was passed without comment.
The Springdale news., 1917-05-04

The demand for new songs has nual supply of spring poetry
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
WEEIsGOEs

Special Correspondence.
Misses Florence Johnson and Pansy
Parker visited school one day last
week.
Mrs J. Miller and little grand
daughter returned from AIinOng Wed
nesday
Miss Stella Miller came from
Minong sunday, for visit with her
parents.
Miss Susan Siglin came up from
Ladysmith Saturday to visit her SIS
ter, returning Sunday.
Miss Pansy Parker returned to
Stone Lake Sunday, after a week S
visit at the J. Miller home.
A patriotic program was held at
the schoolhouse last Thursday even
ing. The national songs were sung
and there were recitati0rs ty the
school children. Quite a large crowd
attended,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
SHELDON
Special Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Born, Tuesday, Feb 20, to Mr.. and
Mrs F. E. Whitaker, a son.
Ed Cummings and Melvin Vaughn,
from the north of town, were seen in
Sheldon Wednesday,
Miss Mabel Bollom started Monday
the 18th, for Osseo, via GrantOn,
where she stops to visit a brother
for a short time
Mr.. and Mrs. Heinrich Oetzman
went, Tuesday, Feb. 20, to Mime
sota called there by the death of a
brother-in-laW Of Mr. Oetzman.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Dieckman and
family were moving onto the Bryan
place Thursday and Friday Of last
week. They have purchased the place
and come here from ST. Paul.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at
Whitney Umback's, Wednesday, Feb.
.28. There were over thirty present
at dinner and it was very success
full, pleasant and social affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bryan and
family having sold their place lfere
lately returned to ST. paul Although
here only few months, they leave
all their neighors sorry to have them
go
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
APOLLONfA
i Correspondence

Special Correspondence
Chas. Carlson went to Ladysmith
Monday.
Herman Jones aid Guy Hay den
are home now
Earl Conley went to Minneapolis
Monday morning.
Rev. O'Beirne held series OF
meetings here last week.
.. Miss G. Kraus and Ada Kempster
called on Mrs. Feist Monday.
Chas. Barnes and Axel Bergen
spent sunday with their families.
Don't forget the Apolloni&- Canton
basketball game at the schoolhouse
Friday night.
Mrs. f. j. Hayden entertained the
ladies' Aid Society Wednesday and G
line lunch was served.
NJ. and Mrs. Siglin went to Lady
smith Saturday to spend Sunday with
their daughter, Inez and Susie.
lothian futile and Ralph Hayden
went to Ladysmith Friday 10 attend
the Ladysmith- Cumberland game.
Miss Ruth Johnson, OF near Weyer-
haeuser, is staying with Mrs. Felst
and will finish her school year here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
!: TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES !.
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Continued from Page u

thorough course i'll business El9llsh
and in agricultural arithmetic. There
is no doubt that the course viii be
repeated next year Mr.. Househcldef
entertained the boys and their friends
at a theater party Wednesday even
ing.
The Literary Society is being run
during this quarter Each week the
program centers around some on-
thought or event. The purpose OF
this society is two-fold to teach the
students how to express themselves
in public, and to teach them how to
conduct a public meeting. Tie ain
is to help the young people 10 he
come leaders in community work as
Well as in teaching.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
EXELAND
Special correspondence

Special Correspondence
John Publ was a Ladysmith visitor
Saturday.
Miss Maude Harris has been on
the sick list.
Anna Aspeseter is staying with
Mrs. Geo. Lane.
Walter Baker is now hauling ice
for the new creamery.
O. Etters and Henry Kasl called
at John Hause's Sunday
A number of the farmers near Exc
land sold their potatoes Tuesday.
Walter and Sherm Baker hauled ice
for Keasling and Schroeder last
week
August PETERSON and wife called at
Fred Whaley's home sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Gordon Fowler and dau3ht Ell
called at Mrs. NJ. G. Keaslin3' s
Wednesday afternoon.
R. B. Etters expects to leaye the
last of the week for Grand Rapids,
Wis. where he will work.
Gladys and Berenefce stuffle spent
Tuesday afternoon at the Vet Cal
kans home visiting Miss Harris.
John SederWarft and family left
Monday for Chicago, Ill, where they
expect to make their future home.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-03-02
INGRAM
Special Correspondence

Special Correspondence
School was closed on Washington's
Birthday.
Prin. N. S. Miller, Of Glen Flora,
visited our schools on Friday Of last
week
The regular community meeting
will be held at the schoolhouse
Friday evening, March 2.
NJ. J. Leinenkugel spent part OF
last week in EauClaire, visiting rel
atives and attending a bankers con
vention.
Messrs. A. E. huffman, John E.
Curtis, Ernest Beard, and Joe Nc
Defmid had business which called
them to Madison Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. huffman, Mr..
and Mrs Spaulding and Mr.. and Mrs
T. J. McGlynn spent Monday evening
at the Pomeroy home, north of town.
Lyman Pierce is quite sick as a re
suit of an attack Of humps.