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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
FRANCIS w. MULLINS DIES
Old Time and Respected Resident Of
Texarkana Succumbs to Illness.

Texarkana, Sept. 5.-F. w. Mullins,
president of Texas Produce Co, died
at $40 D. m at the family residence,
Sixth and Hickory. He mad been in
failing health for about a year and had
returned Sunday from Battle Creek,
Mich. where he and his family had
been Tor about three months.
He is survived by his wife. one
son william, and one daughter
Frances; two brothers, T. s., and j.
H. Mullins, both OF this city; three
sisters, Mrs. r. NJ Wallace; Mcneil,
Ark; Mrs. J. G. Ferguson, Minden,
La; Mrs. j. II. O'Nail, Elk CITY.
oklahoma.
The funeral will be held from the
residence Thursday morning az 10
o'clock, Rev. Joseph H. Boone and
Rev. J. c. Fletcher officiating. In
terment will be in State Line ceme-
tary.
Mr.. Mullins has resided in Texar-
arkana since 1884. having come here
at that time to found the Texas Pro-
.GCCe Co
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
9S BRITISH SHIPS SUNK
Number of Vessels Same as Previous
Tonnage Slightly Heavier.

London, Sept. 5.-British merchant
ships sunk by mine or submarine in
the past week numbered 20 or more
than 1000 tons and 3 under 1000
tons according to the official an
nouncement tonight.
British merchant vessels sunk the
previous week by mine or submarine
numbered Is over 1000 tons and 5
under 500 tons.
The weekly summary: Arrivals,
2.3S4; sailings, 2,432 British mer-
chant vessels over 1000 tons sunk in
Guiding two previously, 20; under L.
600 tons, including one previously, 3.
Fishing vessels sunk. none. British
merchant vessels unsuccessfully at
tackled, including 5 previously. O.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
MEN FROM EVERY SECTION
All Parts of the Country Represented
In France Before Snow Flies.

Washington. Sept. 6.-California
1and Illinois gua:dsmen are to follow
the Rainbow" and New England di-
visions to Europe the war depart
ment stated today.
The men from New York now en-
camped at Spartanburg, S. G., will
probably be the fourth militia con-
tingent to start for France. Indiana,
Wisconsin and Ohio soldiers are to
follow.
Following the middle western sol
dierN. those from Alabama, Florida.
Louisiana, Georgia and South Carroll
ma are to form an overseas division.
Before the snow has ceased flying
every section of America will have
representation among the nation S
forces in France.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
HELD WITHOUT BOND
Wiley Malone Charged With killing
Bryan Shipp mt Nash.

Texarkana, Sept. 5.-Willey Malone,
charged with killing Bryan S&ipp at
Nash, five miles west of here, Sun
day, was held to the Grand Jury with
out bond by Justice Hollowell to-
day. About a dozen witnesses We're
heard Their testimony was to the
effect that there had been bad blood
between the two men for several
weeks the result of family troubles.
The men are related by marriage. The
testimony showed that Shipp was un-
armed,
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
PRESENT WAR SITUATION
Economic Pressure by L. :. Might
Bring Military Victory.

Washington, Sept. 5-The United
States will make no peace With Ger
many on the basis of the present
military situation. This was made
plain today at the state department.
plain today by an authoritative decla-
ration at the state department
Such peace would mean not only
a victorious Germany holding great
sections of France and Belgium, but
that Italy would be blocked in what
now looms as one of the most signif-
icapt drives of the allied armies to-
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
Can You Beat 1t!

Mrs. O. NJ Oliver reports curious
circumstance coming under her ex-
perience a few days ago, She had a
hen which grew tired of setting and
abandoned her nest, After 5 days
Mrs. Oliver went to get the eggs to
destroy them when she found them
Matching, She took them in the house
where a nice brood of chicks was
hatched out. She is at loss to ex-
plain it, but is sure that the nest was
entirely abandoned.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08


And as if to force the German ma
ton and government to that change
of conscience, it was announced to-
day that there has been rigid tight
ening up on the embargo OF exports
to the neutral countries Not one
crumb of food will be allowed to go
to any neutral until it is definitely
established that it will not reach the
Teutons. This is the real reason
that more than a hundred neutral
ships lie in New York harbor with
their cargoes rotting in the holds
Starvation may change the whole
trend OF loyalty Of the German peo-
pie.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
BOY MISSING FROM HOME
'Texarkana Lad Disappeared Several
Days Ago.

Texarkana, Sept. q. L. Johnson
and wife are greatly exercised over
the disappearance of their 14-year-
old son, Buhrmam Johnson. He has
been missing for several days, and the
parents fear he was entced away by
older boys
The lad is described as wearing a
light suit and cap and low quarter
shoes, The mother is greatly worried
and grieyed about the boy
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
GOLDEN WEDDING
Capt. and Mrs. j. W. BOwle> Had \
Surprise Party

Capt and Mrs j. W. BoWles OF this
city We're accorded surprise party
on the 5Oth anniversary of their mar
riage, which occurred Tuesday. 4
number of ladies and men, among
whom were prominent Masons, of
which order Capt. Bowles is men,
ber, went in body to the residence
Tuesday afternoon. The ladies' sery-
ed ice cream and cake, after which
the happy couple We're presented with
$50 in gold, their golden wedding gift.
Capt and Mrs. BoWles We're married
in Potosi, Mo, Sept. 4. 1867, by Rev.
Thomas Both were natives of Nir-
ginia. bat moved to Missouri i'll early
nle. Mrs. Bowles Was born in Co
Hmbia, Va, while c .ot. Bowles was
bern in Charlottesville, Va. They have
lived in Ashdown "a years, being
among the early settlers. They lived
at TeXarkana two years before mOV-
ins to Ashdown.
They have four children, ]. K.
I'0Wles of Bokhoma, |. NJ, BoWles of
Houston, Texas, c. l. Bowles of this
city and Mrs, Leila Franklin OF Lou
isiana. Capt. Bowles has been con-
fined to his room with rheumatism
for nine years, but bears his affliction
with cheerfulnesS
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
ward Trieste and Vienna.

Ward Trieste and Vienna.
"Supposins. high official of the
state department was asked that
the German government should be
made conyineingly responsible to the
German people, would the United
States then make peace ON the basis
OF the present military situation?2
Most assuredly not, he replied
Would change in the form OF
government alone be enopgh?9
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-08
PACE ADVISES PLANTERS
Commissioner Also Explains Pr0yi-
sionS OF New Law.

Pine Bluff, Sept. John H. Page.
state commissioner of mines, manu-
factures and agriculture. spoke here
this afternoon at a meeting of the
Jefferson-Lincoln Cotton Growers
Association. He discussed the new
law, which provides for marketing
cotton and other farm products. Ha
said that the new law would add at
least S. bale to the value of cotton.
He also urged the planters to form
an organization. with capital of
about $4,000 and establish al bonded
warehouse here, and to improve seed
selection and crop production.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-17

bake As minutes. Serve with an egg
sauce or garnish with slices of lemon
and cucumber pickles.
Tuna Fish With Rice
Heat one can Of tuna fish in boil
ing water before it is opened. Boil
one cup of rice. Thicker one cup Of
milk with 2 tablespoons of butter
rubbed into 2 tablespoons Of -four.
Remove the hot fish from the can
and place in the center of a platter
surround it with the boiled rice and
pour the white sauce over the fish.
Garnish with celery, parsley, hard
boiled eggs or olives. o..
Sardine Sandwiches
Remove the skin and bones from
sardines. Rub the yolks of 8 hard
boiled eggs, to a paste with the fish
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-17
ECONOMY IN CANNED GOODS

BY Biddy Bye
Canned fish is commonly pre-
pared" by turning from the Tin to
the platter. Obviously, fastidious
persons fails to find it appetizing in
this form. The economical cook can
increase the quantity of fish dish
as well as it's attractiveness by tax
ing a little pains to follow new re-
cipes.
Salmon Loaf
Mix one can of salmon with 2
beaten eggs and heaping table
spoons bread crumbs, using a silver
fork. Season with tablespoons of
butter, and with salt and pepper.
Pack in a blittered baking dish and
Z
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
"A SPLENDID TONIC "
Says HixsOn Lady Who, On Doe tors Advice, Took Cardui
 And Is Now Well.

Hixson, Tenn.-"About 10 years ago was. .." says Mrs. J. B. Gadd, of this place q suffered with a pain In my left side, could not sleep at night with this pain. always in the left side...
 My doctor told me to use Cardui. took one bottle, which helped me and after my baby came, was stronger and better. but the pain was still there.
 at first let 1t go, but began to get weak and in a rundown condition, so I decided to try some more Cardui. which I did.
 This last Cardui which took made me much better. in fact, cured me. It has been number of years, still have no return of this trouble.
 I feel 1t was Cardui that cured me, and I recommend it as a splendid fe- male tonic."
 Don't allow yourself to become weak and rundown from womanly troubles. Take Cardul. It should sure ly help you. as it has so many thou sands of other women in the past 40 years. Headache backache, sideache, nervousness, sleeplessness, tired-out feeling. are all signs of womanly trou. ble. Other women get relief by taking Cardui Why not you? All druggists.
 NC-132
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

James Lowry.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
hL44A4 hnA1--Oa a1GQ~

NOTE-ss Costello already peH knoen most of he ladies " 0 cy She IS Q he Domestic Science Branch of He University Chtaeo Igdpge of Lcel Hsfte Supervisor of Domestic 2eeFe n Public Schools Special Locf1y D3Nc Arts aud |3oHoFt Sbtciai Lect1y1 10 de W0Wsrs ClabS.
 pe are publishing of hcy taboyt7at a,icas.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:

We are writing you so you will know where to find us. We will not get moved, you will find us at grand pas. l am little girl five years old. l want book, tablet and pencil, little dresser and ironing board, some fruit, nuts and candy, if it is good. My brother Ralph is three years old. He wants a book, tablet and pencil, pock- ct knife, and horse, some fruit, candy and nuts. Please don't forget our little sister Gladys. We will be good and go to bed early,
 Eva and Ralph Montgomery. R. 4.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa:

UtdI NdNId'
 l am sure you will come to see me Christmas. I am little boy three years of age. have been a good little boy, so you would come to see me. Now l am going to tell you what I want you to bring me want a little wagon with two little horses to it.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

See us for scholarship in a good business college.
 New odors in Extracts-ask for smell. Buchanan Drug Store.
 Read the advertisements in this issue. We have a number of good merchants in Prescott who will appre- .ciate your patronage.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

little pistol, little bugle, and all kinds of nuts, apples, oranges, raisins, candy and fire crackers. Yours truly,
 Troy Bolls, Troy.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:

NIdVN.
 Please bring me willow doll buggy with little pillows and blanket, a baby doll, trunk for my doll clothes, a lavallier, candy, fruit and nuts and please don't forget my little sister, for we both love you and have been
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little Irish boy five years old. l want you to please bring me a drum, football, boots, oranges, apples and lots of nuts, candy and some fire works. Don't forget to come to see my little sweetheart. Your friend,
 John O'Halloran.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l want you to bring me something for Christmas. l want a boy scout suit; 1 want climbing monkey; would like some candy, nuts, oranges and want all kinds of fire crackers Your loving friend,
 James Lowry.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

Dear Santa:
 I am a little girl three years old. l want a set of dishes, doll and little trunk. want some apples, oranges and other fruits, candies and nuts. Don't forget my little brother, Cecil. Your friend, Ella Stuart.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
 l am little boy six years of age, II go to school. I have been good so you would come to see me. Now 1 am going to tell you what want you to bring me want a little wagon, bugle, drum and frecrackers, and all kinds of nuts, apples, oranges, raisins and candy. Yours truly,
 Dewey Bolls, Gale.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little boy years old, and I want boy scout suit and a fashlight and hatchet and a whistle and some fire crackers and pistol, caps and oranges, apples, nuts and candy. Your little friend, Robert Newth.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Santa Claus

very good. Your little friend,
 Pauline Mutt.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear santa Claus:
 l am little boy years old. Please bring me a tricycle. and a pair of leg gins and overshoes and a cap that will keep my ears warm, some candy and apples, oranges. l live at Rosston. Ark. Yours, Req Luck.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little girl five years old and 1 want a sleepy doll and a stove and set of dishes, oranges, apples, nuts and candy, That is all Your little friend, Alleen Newth.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-18

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little girl two years old and l want sleepy doll and a set of tin dishes and some oranges, apples, nuts and candy, and that is all. Your little friend. Frances Newth.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
CONTINUAL FIGHTS
 FOR VILLAGE POINT
(Continued on Ninth Page)

again to the edge of the wood. Sat urday morning the British renewed the attack on the village.
 It was a battle in which the British gloried, for it took them back to the days of other wars, when men strug- gled out in the open. The trying pe- riod of fighting behind sand-bag para pets was temporarily past and they were at close grips with the enemy where they could employ the bayo- net, which they know SO we'll how to use. The Germans had rushed up re- Inducements which they had obtained by rakinF every point on the line.
 The village of Fontaine Notre Dame. between Bourbon wood and Cambrai was still in German hands today. This shattered hamlet, however, was giving the British no cause for worry and at the latest reports they were ignoring it and continuing to push ahead. The work of British airplanes dur ing the present offensive forms a graphic chapter in itself Despite the ; vile weather which compelled them to operate within a few feet of the ground, they kept steadily at their task and rendered invaluable assist
 ance both in reconnaissance and offen- sive operations.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
%%?a s%;se B. PORTER SONS % %";

worked his way back until he reached one of his own patrols.
 There is not much hum or in fighting of this nature, but one incident oc- cured which is making the whole British air service laugh today. One of the youngest British airmen was flying at a low altitude when four enemy machines opened on him. He swooped down and shot three of his opponents as he swept by. The fourth machine gun kept firing and the aviator, in a spirit of boyish mis- chief. leaned over the side of his car and wriggled his fingers in joyous de- rision at the German. Just as he was in the midst of this interesting per- formance, his opponent put a bullet through the palm of the airmans open hand.
 The aviator presented himself at a dressing station and when queried ad- mitted the truth with crestfallen face. His consolation for his wound was roars of laughter and advice to be more polite to a Boche in the future.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26

There have been almost continual battles between German infantry and British airmCn flying as low as 30 feet above the ground. Never before has this kind of warfare been carried out on such a large scale. Pilots have at tackled infantry and gun crews indis- criminately wherever they encount- ses on the enemy with bombs and ma chine guns.
 Nervy Aviator.
 One aviator attacked a column of German infantry marching in close formation and hurled two high-power bombs directly among them. The troops scattered, and as the airman Whirled away he saw two heaps of dead about huge craters which the bombs had torn down. There were many cases of airmen successfully bombing airdromes, troops transports and gun crews. A large number of artillery crews have been wiped out range or by bombs.
 Naturally many of the airmen had miraculous escapes from death and some have paid the full price and gone to swell the toll of brave men who have given their lives for their king and country. Among these hairbreadth escapes Is one aviator whose machine was torn to pieces while he was fighting with his machine gun. He was caught in the shell fire and all the wings of his machine were shot away. Fortunately, he was flying only 20 Or 30 feet above the ground and close to his own lines He crashed in No Mans Land and, after finding himself unhurt, he imme ediate- ly came under rifle and machine gun fire. He found a German rifle and with some ammunition engaged the enemy single handed. As he fired he
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

At the meeting of the Debating club December 5. the subject for debate will be: Resolved, that the presidents term of office shall be increased to six years with no reelection. The af- firmative debaters will be MT. Cher noff, Miss Sirkin and MT. Segal. The negative will be upheld by Bessie Koplowitz, J. Tommasoni and Saul Leades.
 President wallen of the Junior class reports that the jitney dance given by the junior class Friday af- ternoon was a success. The dance was given for the Junior class war fund.
 A large gathering attended the football dance at the High school Sat urday night. Before the dancing Coaches Bearce and Moorhead. ex- l were called upon for speeches. Coach
 Bearce commended his men highly for their work both on the field and in training.
 The condition of William O'Brien, 1 who has been i'll at his home on Bas- sett street, with pneumonia, is re- ported as greatly improved. l Ted Jahn, president of the Com mercial club has appointed com
 mittee consisting of G. Shine, w. Ma 1 cristy, F. Farr, and R. Rahm to ar-
 range for a minstrel show to be put
 on at the next meeting of the club
 At the last meeting Harry Kerin and
 l.. Tarsky presented a musical sketch
 entitled 'The Morning After" l School will close Wednesday fore
 noon for the Thanksgiving vacation EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS 1 The executive committee of thu 1 Char anoher of Commerce held a. meetin1
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
Limitation of Claims.

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain. within and for tho Dis trict of Berlin in tho County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on tho 26th day of November A. D. 1917. Present,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Esq,
 Judge. On motion of John M. Schroeder. of said New Britain, as Administrator on the Estate of Elizabeth Schro0der late of New Britain, within said dis1 trict deceased.
 This Court doth decree that si1 months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibld their claims against the same to the, administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by adver-| tising in a newspaper published dn said New Britain. and having circul4tion' in said district, and by posting copy. thereof on the public sign post in said Town of New Britain. nearest tho place where the deceased last dwelt Certified from Record, !
 MORTIMER H. CAMP.
 C10rk.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26

Their own friends and Polish societies also plan to make the men some fare well gifts, including among which will be trench helmets. wrtstlets and other articles for their comfort.
 Thanksgiving Menus.
 As an interesting sidelight on Thanksgiving menus the following prices. obtained at one of the lead ing grocers this morning, may prove worth reading: Turkey, 50 to 55 cents per pound; chicken. 40 cents per pound; duck, scarce at 40 cents per pound; cranberries, Is cents per quart; celery, 16 cents per bunch; apples, 50 to 75 cents per peck; po- sweet potatoes. 40 cents a peck; tur- nips, 30 and 35 cents per peck. There is still that scarcity of sugar and all dealers are limiting their customers to a pound at a time. The price of this has been fixed at higher than Ii cents per pound by the government, grocers state. so that people will not have to pay higher than this amount The scarcity of the comm odity, how ever, will probably have a material effect upon the sweetmeats prepared for Thursday's dinners.
 The Sunshine society intends to follow out its custom of bringing cheer into the homes where the sun beams of friendship seldom enter. Gifts of fruit and vegetables may be left at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
OPPOSITE THE PARK

field to the bakery with a consoQuenI climinaton|o Of hoardtng and spdoul
 ton, mfslses it impossible for the S11fl mer to receive 40 DOT cent. of th1 price paid for the loaf of bread, th< food administration announced today It was pointed out that last year thS farmers returns represented less tAan 20 per cent. of the selling prioo oi bread. a
 Federal control has had . decided stabilization on all bread producAlon.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
Carnival Closing.

Tonight brings to close the suc- cessful carnival of the Y. M. T. A. & E. society Drum Corps at the hall on Lafayette street. A big crowd was on hand Saturday evening to attend the festivities. among them being t,rum corps from South Manchester, Stamford, Naugatuck and Hartford. A s-treet parade preceded the competi- tive contests held. Prizes were awarded to Stamford for coming the longest distance. Naugatuck for hav- ing the best marching corps in line and the Center Flute band of Soutl Manchester for making the best ap pearance. Drum Major Nelson o1 Stamford won the prize in the bato1 swinging contest.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
Chamberlain Council.

Chamberlain Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., held a very important meeting Saturday night. Letters were read from the boys who are at the front Last Thursday the Juniors pinochle team played the second series with the Corbin club. The Cobin boys hold the lead by ten points,
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
Lady Wallace Lodge.

Lady Wallace Lodge. No. 24. Daugh- ters of Scotia, will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening at s o'clock The new officers expect a good attendance of the members as there will be two candidates to be ha1lOted on.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-26
Ladies Auxiliary, 1T. S. w. V

Mrs. Ellen Hall will entertain the members of the Ladies' auxiliary, U. S. w. V, and their friends. Tuesday afternoon, from to 5 o'clock, at r; A. R. hall The regular meeting Of the Ladies' auxiliary will be held Tuesday evening at o'clock at G. A. R. hall