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The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Lloyd England, receiver of the State National Bank of Little Rock, which was closed June IT, 1914, still has S11. .4S296 in checks for dividends that have not been called for. He is anxious that the claimants come for their money. Me. England as receiver has paid five dividends aggregating S69S, ,204.02, or a total of 80 per cent, of the original claims to 2,903 claim ants. There are 1,45S depositors who have not proven their claims or have failed to secure their checks for one or more dividends. MT. England says that probably many of these claimants are now nonresidents, but if they will inform him of their addresses he will mail them receipts to be signed and returned with the proofs Of claims. On receipt of these claims the receiv- CT will make out the necessary en- dorsements and forward the checks. The first dividend of 10 per cent was paid In June. 1915. There are 69 persons whose claims aggregate $73.1G that have not called for their checks. During 1915 another 10 per cent divi. dend was paid and 9S persons whose claims are s16S.42 have not secured their checks A 20 per cent dividend was paid early in 1916 and S394.92 worth of claims due 139 depositors are unclaimed. In December, 1916, a divi- dend of 30 per cent was paid and 227 persons. with total claims of S1,762.Si, did not get their checks. The last dividend vas for 10 per cent and was made payable October 30 Of this year. Out of this dividend Receiver Eng land has on hand unealled for 925 checks for s9,GS2.62.
 Besides the uncalled for money and that already set aside to pay deposi- tors, Receiver England has some cash on deposit with the treasurer Of the United States and other assets of considerable value. Every effort will be made to realize on thes assets as much money as possible that ad- ditional dividends may. be paid.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Exemption Boards Report.

At the adtutant generals office it was announced that majority of the local exemption boards over the state have reported to the governor that they have made the reports on thtir work to the provost marshal general and forwarded them 10 Washington. These reports were required sone time ago in an order from the provost marshal generals office. but some are still out
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Will Lift Quarantine.

Washington.-Northern and South ern cattle raisers and dealers will profit by Secretary Houstons order lifting on December 1 the quarantine miles of territory in nine Southern states. With the release of all Mis- sissippi a broad avenue of tick free territory will be opened from the Northern States to the Gulf of Mex. ico.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
indnstrial sohool plans-

Ali meeting of the Boys Industrial School board st the old reform school. preliminary plans for the new build ings to he erected on the new site for the school two and q half miles below Pine Bluff. were considered. The board has 24o acres on which 10 locate the new school buildings. and part of the money needed for these buildings and equipment. Tie Boys Industrial School. by an act Of the 1917 legisla- ture, will replace the old boys reforln school
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
May Not Restrict Loans.

Washington-Removal of restric. tions now placed by the American government on loans to allied govern. ments to permit expenditure in other countries than the United States is one of the principal financial subjects beng discussed hy Oscar T. Crosby, the Treasury's representative on the American mission now in Europe.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Five eounties Not Renortea.

The Arkansas Tax Commission cx- poets the rsports of the five counties that have not beer received to bring the total increases in tax assessments this year above SSo.000o00 It is re- portcd that the delay in the returns from Craishcad county is due 10 the serlonsl illness of Elvie Cato, the coun- ty assessor. The other counties fron which no report has been received are: Fulton. Izard. Yell and Scott.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
U. S. Educational Aid.

IL is probable that by December l some Arkansas schools may he bene- fitting from the fund appogtioned this state under the vocational education CTS training activities. About s2S,- 900 has been apportioned te Arkansas. which was among the frs. states to receive this allotment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
No Peace Conference

The Hague.-rhe Dutch Anti-War Council announced that having reeeiY- ed letter from Arthur j. Balfour, the British Secretary for Foreign Affairs announcing Great Britain had decided not to give passports to British SUD. iects to attend the peace conference at The Hague November 19, the con ference has been abandoned.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Governor Delivers Speech.

Governor Trough was in Texarkana. where he delivered a speech on Our Duty to the Boys in the Trenches" while Secretary of State Tom T raj delivered a speech at Moro in the in. terest of the Red Cross campaign.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Incarceration Matters.

The Batesyille Record of Batesville was incorporated as a daily and week ly newspaper with capital of s1O., GOO. all of which has been subscribed
 The Add-a-Tire Tread Company of Fort Smith was incorporated with a capita! of s25,o00, of which s8,025 has been subscribed
 Nichols Pump and Well Company ol Stuttgart, s50,000 capital. incorpora tors J F. Nicholas, H. c. Duckett. NJ c Hollis, F. NJ. Roane, and Roberl '. Lambeth.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Shaft For Mrs. Wilson

Rome, Ga.-Simple ceremonies ac companied the erection of a monu- ment here over the grave of Mrs Woodrow Wilson at Myrtle HfH Gene tery. The grave WAS covered with floral tributes from the women and children of Rome.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
1 owden's Visit Cap1p.

Houston. 'Tex.-Camp Logan put oil its best clothes and entertained Gov ernor and Mrs. Lowden of Illinois on an all-day visit Brigadier General Todd. acting commandant. assigned the governors son. Pullman Lowden, a seargeant to the 4uartermaster's de- partment, as his fathers orderly.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Red Cross Membership Drive

Washington.-A nationwide Christ. mas membership drive by the Red Cross War Council to build up the membership to 15.O0o 900 is being pre-. pared. This means the addition of approximately 1o.O00000. The drive is to start December IT and continue to Christmas Eve.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Bakery ReouIations Ont

Washington,-All bakeries in the United States, including those of ho- tels, restaurants and clubs, and ex- cepting those using less than 10 bar rels of flour per month, are required to come under federal license after December 10, by a proclamation is sued by President Wilson.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
May Sell Enndstuffs

Washington.-Th millions of dol lars worth of foodssuffs discovered by Secret Service agents in New York warehouses will be put on the Ameri- can market unless the foreign owners can show they are entitled to the products and no embargo against their exportStion is in effect.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
New EactorY Is Opened

New York.-A Red Cross factory for the manufacture of hospital gar ments. operated by volunteers who serve without pay commenced ope- rations here with more than 1000 ope- ratives. The majority of workers are women.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Pay Resneets To eovernor.

Capt Leon Montaland and Lieuts. Leon .Coquet Andre Segard and An dre Desault. French officers who have been detailed to Camp Pike. called on Governor Brough 10 pay their re. spects. In an interview of about j1 minutes they told the governor a good deal about their experiences on the battle fronts.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
s.1so Persons in Medical Service

Washington.-The United States now has 3,1SO medical officers, nurses and members of ambulance sections of the army attached to the British and French armies, it was announced and provision has been made for train ing 12O more sections for service with the French Army.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Sims To Ask Rehearinu.

Samuel C. Sims. of Hazen. former state senator. whose conviction or 2 charge of bribery was sustained in the Supreme Court. will ask for re bearing in the Supreme Court, ae- eording to Thomas c. Trimble. O. Lonoke. one of Sims attorneys. SeY- enteen days Is the limit for asking rehearing.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Issues Reauisition.

Governor Trough issued requisi- ton on the governor of Oklahoma for the return of man named Andrews. who is in custody at Hugo. It is be lieved that Andrews is one of the men who robbed the Glenwood bank. The requisition was asked by Deputy Sheriff Walton Gillyban of Pix county
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
General Pershinn lnsures.

Washington. - General Pershing has bought his war insurance. his ap- plication for a maximum S10,000 pol Icy bringing the total for members of he expeditionary force in France up to g., 200 GOO.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Paue To New Orlears.

John II. Page. commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture, has gone 10 New Orleans. where he will be judge in the National Farm and Live Stock Show. Stock from both North and South America will be on exhibition.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
inheritance Taxes.

Money from inheritance taxes were received by Treasurer R. G. Mcdaniel as follows: Estate Sallie H. Grove, s2.501 estate George I. Klountz. s1.- 345.24.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Collect Back Taxes.

Attorney General J. D. Arbuckle and George Vaughan. special attorney, turned into the state treasury s. 773.76 collected in suit for back taxes. This was recovered in the Lawrence ehancery Court from a lun- Der company. as follows. Greene county. s415.36; Lawrence county, s1,. 35s40.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

Lieut.. John M Foote of the 3Sth Aero Squadron and H. w. Blakely, a civilian, recently made an aero trip from Chicago to San Antonio. The Rogers Post says the aviators landed within 12 miles of Fayetteville and ate luncheon at a farmhouse, after which they resumed their flight.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Limit On Cotton Firms.

Manehester-Fhe cotton control board has decided that after Novem- Der 19 no firm using American cotton may operate more than b9 per cert of it's machines unless permitted by the government to exceed that limit.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Governor Lowden of Illinois, who owns land in several parts of Arkan sas, is coming down on a visit to his fine plantation near South Bend, in Arkansas county MT. Eowden is spok- en of freqro1tly as possible success sor to J. Ham Lewis, in the U. s. Senate.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
u. S. Insurance Popular.

Washington.-More than 45,OOo sol diers and sailors have applied for government life insurance aggregat- ing nearly s4o0,OO0 .00o, the treasury's War Risk Insurance Bureau an nounced.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

J. N Donahoe, negro. died at Hell ena last week. He served two terms in the Akansas' Legislature; was dep uty marshal for the eastern district of the state for more than a year, was an able and attractive speaker and stood well among the white cftf- zens of Phillips county.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Robert Markham, son of J. T. Markham of Conway. is now al the Harvard University radio school, after a term at the government radio school at San Francisco
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
ReIcian Arrested By u. S.

New York.-Jaak Torfs. who claims to be a Belgian. was arrested here. by customs officers on a charge of smuggling fifty gross of jewellers saws into the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Road Plans Sent Out.

Plans were sent out by the Statc Highway Department for dirt road which will connect Bigelow and Wye The road will be six miles long and will cost about s11,000.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

J. II. Hall of Faulkner county will giving dinner. He protected his wa termeion vines during the cold weath- CT and they are still bearing.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Lord Northcliffe Home.

New York.-Lord Northclife and Lord Reading, who spent some time in the United States on missions. have arrived in England.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Governor Is honored.

Governor Brough has been notified of his appointment as member of the Advisory Council of the Boys Clubs of America, with headquarters in New York.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

An outbreak of blackleg is feared in Johnson county, and steps are be- ing taken to prevent it. fltrate used in vaccination against the dis ease is given free of charge to the farmers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Tc Distribute Speech.

Washington President Wilson's speech to the American Federation of abor is to be printed in, various lan- uages and distributed throughout Flu epe
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The woman's division of the Ark ansas State Council of Defense adopt ed resolution requesting Governor Brough to proclaim the week of De cember 23-30 as loyalty week, and that during the week public demon. strations be given in all sections of the state. Gov. Trough stated that he would comply with the request.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Army ELier Is Killed.

Fort Worth. Tex.-Lieut. Walter Jones. United States cadet aviator, was killed at Hicks Field, Camp Talia- ferro. when his machine fell 400 feet.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Lee Paul Jr., Mountain Home boy who joined the navy year ago. is home on a three days furlough. He is on the battleship Oklahoma. He says that he has been On a number of pa trol trips and that he likes the life.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
TOLD IN \ FEW LINES.

Tho fuel ADMINISTRATION order to limit the use of electric display adver. tisements from 7:45 to II o'clock each night as means of saving coal. will rot affect Pine Bluff. as the electric current used for lighting purposes here is secured from natural gas fuel
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

A big colony of Illinois people is to be located near Sparkman, in Nc. vada county. Their object is to raise early vegetables for the Northern markets.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Named On War Boaru.

Washington.-T M. Wooley of New York was appointed a member of the War Trade Board by President Wilson.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The rest room that has been kept open near the business part of Rogers for two months by the women mem bers of the Civic League, has been so much appreciated that it will be con. tinued.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
Governor Returns.

Governor Broueh returned from Conway. where he addressed the Chamber of Commerce on the Y. Nj. c. A. War Work Service, and the students of Hendrix College.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
To Relieve Serbians.

Washington.-Th Swiss govern. ment has offered to undertake to pro. vision the Serbian civil population.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

"A The Pulaski County Quorum Court at Little Rock appropriated $1,650,0O0 for the erection of the Broadway and Main street bridges authorized some time ago. Each bridge will cost $500. GOO.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Of the $500 Red Cross articles ask ed of Washington county, S25 have been made by women at Fayetteville and forwarded to headquarters at St. Louis.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Ben English of Ozark caught coon In a trap several nights ago weighing 30 pounds. He has been offered s3 for the hide.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

While assisting in cutting wood near her home at Mountain View, Miss Matte lesson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. c. lesson, was struck by falling tree and killed
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

About 30 men assembled at the Earle Feed & Furniture Store and or. ganized themselves into company of home guards.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Idus Spiller was kicked by a mule at Vesta. in Franklin county, and died the following day. He was 15 years of age and was a son of Frank Spil. Ter.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

At the recent meeting of the Desha County Quorum Court at McGehee, H.
 A. McPherson was re-employed as county farm demonstrator MT Nc Emerson has been extremely success sful. The court also authorized the Employment of a canning club agent
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Employes of the Valley division of the Missouri Pacific railroad with headquarters at McGehee, bought more than s62.o0o in Liberty bonds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The Newton County Quorum Court mas abolished the bounty on wolf and wildcat scalps and has appropriated $500 for farm demonstrator.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The Rories, three blind brothers, who live near Big Flat, have just com pleted the installation of a broom-mak- ing factory. They raise and make the broom corn into brooms.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The town of Kensett has taken time by the forelock in the matter of suppressing holiday fireworks. Tho Town Council has barred fireworks there during next Christmas.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The Pine Bluff Chamber of Com. meree is endeavoring to secure an army aviation training camp for Pine Bluff
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

John H. Harper, civil engineer, is preparing to make a survey for the new highway between Batesville and Mammoth Spring. He is having a great deal of trouble in getting help.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Preparation is being made by the schools of Cleburne county for the county school fair at Heber Springs November 29 and 30.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Births in Cadron township. includ- ing Conway, outnumbered deaths, IA to 10, in October.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

A new highway between Mammoth Springs and Batesviile is to be sur veyed by a civil engineer, John H Harner-
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Several large turkeys are on eXhi- bftion at the Citizen office at Searcy. One weighs three pounds and four ounces, and the three largest weigh eight and three-quarter pounds. They were raised by w. M. Kirby.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23
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Latest photograph of Lieutenant Resnat of the Italian Flying corps, who has made new records for long distance and weight-carrying flying in America. He uses the heavy Italian Caproni machine. One of his latest achievements was his flight from Hampton Roads to New York city.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Through tine efforts of w. B. Wolf, county farm demonstrator. several Mountain Home gins have put in huil ing machinery. By this equipment much of the cotton that was hurt by the freeze can be saved.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Shortage of cars in the Arkansas mining district is curtailing the ship ment of zinc ore from the mines
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

A civil service examination for postmaster at Corning will be held November 2S. There are half dozen Applicants for the position.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

The women of the Christian church @E Okolona will hold a bazar Novem- - 23 and "A. They will also serve 6dinner November 27.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

A cotton house near Pocahontas, owned by the East St. Louis Cotton Gin Company, was destroyed by fire: a1so $7,e00 worth of seed cotton.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Tho executive committee of the American Bankers Association will meet in Hot Springs on April 2 for three days session. With the mem bers and their gtssts an attendance of about 500 is ex Jected.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

Magazine suffered aiss invasion of kresshoppers during thfee days of last week. The insects were much hrger than the native ghasshoppers, and where they came from is a mys- tery.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-23

sa,s th oaons ,o.soa free of miles of Fayetteville and farmers.
 a 4hai eiabt i'N The rest that has kept ~ ~ iieiA' open business part o Rogers
 for two months by the mem cent meeting or the Desha League rum court a Mc1ehee' H. much appreciated that will be son re-empoyed as tinued I demonsrator. MT. Me
 been extremely Iahn ourt also authorized the preparing make survey or canning club agent highway
 Mammoth Spring. He having a SKI county quorum court deal of trouble in getting help ck> appropriated S1650,000
 tion of the Broadway and The has taken bridges authorized some the foreock the Zach bridge will 5O0 of sppresng holiday fireworks Tho
 Town Council has barred fireworks arge turkeys are on exhi- Citizen office at searcy Rores brothers three pounds and four Big the three largest Wegh peed the installation of hreequarter pounds They They raise by w. M Kirby, the broom corn into brooms the efforts of w B. Wolf assisting cutting wood n demonstraor several Mountain View, ome gins have put in hu Matte daughter cry By this equipment and W. lesson struck by by a falling tree and killed an be saved
 Of $500 Red articles ask uve committee of the of Washington county 25 ankers Association will by Fayetteville Springs April 2 for forwarded to headquarters 7 session With the mem Louis. eir gssss an attendance
 is exJected, The Newton County Quorum Court N mas abolished the bounty wolf suffered ai invasion of scaps and has appropriated s during tlfee days of $500 for demonstrators. The insects were much the native 1asshoppers Births township incud hey from ing Conway outnumbered deaths
 0 October. near Pocahontas Spier kicked by a St. Louis Cotton at Franklin county by following day He 15 worth of seed cotton of age Spil.
 Ter. service examination - at Corning be held Preparation S by B. There half Ceburne county or the position county fair Heber Springs November 29 and 30. n of the Christian church will hold Noyen Shortage of Arkansas 24 They serve mining district curtaing ship 27. ment of zinc ore from the mines
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-03
W. 0. W. Banquet.

FrankIinton Camp No, 254, W.
0. W. will give a banquet on
Saturday night Nay IL, 1917, in
honor of all members Of the or.
der who are located in transfer
ring to our camp. Get your re-
ceipts for April and hand youl
name in to Wiley M. Wood, clerk
in order that provision may be
made for you. All members OF
our camp who expect to be pres.
ent will also hand their names in
and do so at the earliest possible
date. All members of other
camps who expect to be present
will hand their names in at once
and get their receipts later.
This does not obligate you tc
transfer to our camp because
you attend this banquet.
w. A. Erwin, G. G.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-03
Sunny Hill.
Sunny Hill, La, April 3d.

Snh'y hill, La, April 3O.-
. III Bartender:
We are glad to
say all is we'll so far. In our
childhood days we used to hear
tie Old plantation darkies sing,
Times are mighty hard and
money is mighty scarce and
wheat mighty highaccording and
it won't be long before you hear
the cry starvation clear over
Jordan -
But don't be alarmed young
people, starvation has never yet
come to America nor wont as
long as we do our part and trust
to a kind Providence for the BAL
ance. We old people VINO have
lived through the Civil War, all
the panics. epidemics, heat and
colds vets and drys for these
many years know what life is,
So push on boys and let the
breakers roar and pessimlsts
howl, all will be we'll in the end.
We have no news only the
first session Of the state approx
ed high school of this place clos
ed last Friday. The school
opened the 18th of August last,
and went through it's nine
month term without a hitch OF
any serious trouble. The at
tendance was good the entire
session, the actual enrolment Of
pupils was POP.
The closing exercises were
very nice. We had picnic in
the day time with plenty to eat
and a good crowd of friends anc
neighbors to enjoy the day with
Us. Our nelghboring schoO
took an interesting part. Prof
Meadows of Mt. Hermon made
US an interesting and encourag
ing tals; so.did Sanford, String
'Ifeld, Johnson and others, ant
our own ]. A, Weakley deliVege,