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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-11
Band Concert at
Getzendaner Park

. $50 Tonight =
. Gateway City. .... IL. l.. King .
= Crimson Pedal Waitzes .-.... .
. Fred Jewell .
. Cavatina, from "Ernani" =
. III. Lazarus =
. Clarinet solo, Grey Noore) >
. Princess Charming Selections =
. ii. l.. King =
= INTERMIssION =
= The Way to Your Heart. -. =
. -. WesIyn-Vanderpool .
. (xyiophone solo, Cecil Wither- .
= spoon) .
. Impassioned Dream Waltz, =
. "Wiiiiam Tell" Overture. -.
= Ii. kosSini v
= Brass Quartette. Medley =
= john Sawyer, Jr.. J. r. King. .
. Cecil Erwin. Leonard kep- =
. lineer. Jr. =
Y Gentrys Triumphant .. ,
. Fred Jeweif =
. .Star Spangled Banner
. = = = = - = = = = = = = =
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-11
|[VOLT BREAKS OUT
IN RUSSIAN PROVINCE
UsTR|AN SUBMARINES
SUNK BY ITALIANS

WASHINGTON, May Ii
Thirteen Austrian submarines
have been sunk in the Ne,Iiter.
ranean in the past three weeks
by Italian naval forces, it
was learned officially today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-11

If fool keeps his mouth shut he
an mass for a weather prophet.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-11
[CLARE FOR
NEW REPUBLIC
bRkMEy iND CITIZENS IN THE
'msTRiCT HAVE ANNOUNCED
4yTryTiaN OF ORGANIZING 4
kEpERATE REPUBLIC.
VIOLENCE REPORTED

ager News EreEi Scene of the
|bsui5aace IA Not Tell of Ser
6usness of Revolt---Steckholm
fenfereEce Regarded AS Inspir-
td by Germany.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17

The people Of the third precinct
of Polk county are offered a dis
trict mission leader and farm dem
onstration center by state head OF
the Presbyterian church. country
life development department. The
church agrees to furnish a $1,000
a-year teacher, preacher and farm
expert TO make Of the selected
place a district center for model
farm living as we'll as a social and
religious center.
The citizenship of the precinct
has the chance of lifetime to Sc
cure these modern farm school
leaders as a permanent factor for
the proper education of farmers
children III such a way as to CO
operate with the public school
activities and add more practical
methods, mixing them with the
known scientific facts of farming,
and all under the religious lntiu-
ence of good sensible combina-
ton teacher. preacher and farmer
and his equally well selected wife
who will demonstrate domestic and
farm economic science and lead
the girls in the best farm life ways
as the husband will lead the boys
along their proper farm life lines,
and all the people in religious and
social service.
The people of the precinct are
expected to furnish at least FIVE
acres of suitable ground, build a
suitable home and fence the land.
or help do so.
Last Sunday both forenoon and
afternoon at the Cumberland Shed
church. near Ocoee. the state
board was represented by Rev.
Mack, of Nashville, in the annual
country life conference at this
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
DOings of Importance
at Community Meeting
at Cumberland Shed.

place, and the propositions started
to moving. Rev. Mack preached
an excellent sermon. before noon,
and continued by a more complete
explanation in his afternoon dis
course. Expressions from many
citizens of all denominations rep
resented promising to aid the
movement were closed by a strong
appeal along this line by Prof. J..
L. Brewer, who was called from
the audience to express his senti-
ments. The pastor, Rev. J. {.
Wooten, after announcing that his
entire time next year would be re-
quired at Cohutta, offered to
donate fifty dollars personally to
this work, which he is about to
leave. Mr.. label Parks offered
five acres of land free. 1t is eX-
pected that other land nearer the
Cumberland Shed church will be
offered. These two men know
what the movement means to the
people of their section and are
willing to give literally.
The Church Development Board
expected to make a definite offer
this year, but the war prevents
available means, and the PROPOSE
ton will be offered in more definite
form as soon as conditions allow.
II was presented this year in order
that the people to be benefited
may be discussing and arranging
for the effort necessary to obtain
this very desirable civic improve
ment and permanent institution OF
country life Development. Warren
H. Wills on of New York is the
national head of the movement to
develope country life centers such
as promised for the Cumberland
Shed church section.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
Local and Personal News

w. T. Bidwel1, with the Ten
nessee Power Co., was in Benton
RECENTLY.
DIR. Taylor, government cattle
inspector, went to Cleveland,
Wednesday, and accompanied
home Mrs. Taylor, who has been
visiting there and elsewhere for
several days.
A lodge of the Daughters Of
Rebecca was organized in con-
nection with Moonstone Lodge
No. POS, I. o. o. F., of Benton,
Wednesday evening. About %
members were initiated. Those
who Joined the Order are carried
away with it, and we predict a
great future for the Beckies. "
The organizing was done by
Charlotte Rebecca Lodge, OF
Cleveland, and Mrs. Leona Moore
of Knoxville, district deputy pres
ident, was present. The new
branch of the Order was christened
I.eona Lodge of Benton. The
following officers were elected:
Noble Grand, Mrs. Elsie Love !;
supporters, Mrs. Kate Hutchins
and Miss Grace Russell. Vice
Grand. Mrs. Jennie Burch; sup
porters, Mrs. Elsie Hutchins and
Mrs. Carrie Lyle. Secretary, Miss
Barton Sweeny. Treasurer, Mrs.
Marchia Wilson. Conductor, Mrs.
Callie Clemmer. Warden, Mrs.
Verge White. Chaplain, Mrs.
Sarah Hicks. Inside Guardian,
d. G.. Hales. Outside Guardian,
d. +. Burch.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
Charleston Route |.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben McClary
Crox spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl.
Crox,
Pledger Hunt and wife, of Cleve-
land, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. c. B,
Schumacher.
Miss Nora Cooke was in Clevc-
land, Friday.
Mrs. Hester Locke of Dayton is
visiting her sister, Mrs. d. {,
Wilson.
Tom and Mark Brown OF Cleve-
land were in'this community Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fetzer
of Parksville were i'll this commu :
nifty Sunday.
French and Charles Julian OF
Chatata Valley spent Sunday with
their sister, Mrs. Lee Boyd.
Rev. ]. L. Fogleman delivered
an excellent sermon to a large
crowd at Mt. IIermon, Sunday.
Buffalo Bill.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
Delinquent Tax
Payers, IakeNOtiCe

On the First Monday In
June next, at the Court
House Door in Benton, Polk
County, Tennessee, ! will
offer for public sale all the
real estate belonging to de-
Iinquent taxpayers for the
year 1916.
The following is a list of
such deiinquents, the dis
triCt in which the property
is situated and the number
of acres i'm each tract, aS
follows: See List Below
And if said sale is not COM
pIeted on the said First
Monday in June, the same
will continue from day to
day until completed:
CHAS. E. TAYLOR,
Trustee.
Interest and penalty of
a. per cent. are to be added
to tax listed below:
FIRST DISTRICT
F A Blankenship, 2 acres S O.8O
A + Blankenship, 40 LOO
ID Barnes. lot. ............ ...- 1000
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
SECOND DISTRICT
THIRpDISTRICT

vi v ButIer, 10 &C = slO.(
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
GtEANIlNGS.
Benton Route |.
~ The News Correspondents


Sunday school at Antioch IS
progressing nicely.
Burt Morgan, Misses Annie
Mae Morgan and Mamie Wiley
attended all day services at Wire
Grass, Sunday.
B. E. Biggs and Bob McClary
went to Knoxville, Tuesday night,
TO attend the farmers convention.
Ernest Ross of Lenoir City has
accepted job at the rock quarry.
Mrs. Sallie Wilson and son HUI
bert spent Sunday with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Gussie Leslie of Etc
wah.
Frank T. Harrison and Miss
Martha Hampton motored to Clear
Springs to the all day singing last
Sunday.
Wesley HARRISON and Frank
Wiley have gone to Kinesport. and
accepted positions in the powder
plant.
Bessie Lou, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Morgan,
continues very i'll.
MisNToga Liner has returned
home after an extended visit to her
uncle at Calhoun.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
Benton Property
For Sale Cheap

A 4-room dwelling and two lots,
S0xl60 feet,
Two vacant lots, good level
house sites
A small 3-room house and all
acre of ground.
A. 4-room dwelling and an acre
of good land
Half cash or good notes, balance
on time. Your rent three years
will pay for a home
WILL HARRISON.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17

uer-Afe front page of this issue
the Guarantee Clothing Company
of Cleveland present their compli-
ments to the News readers and
recommend the Hart Schaffner 4
Marx line of clothing. We heart
lily recommend the Guarantee Clo-
thing Company and their goods to
our patrons and friends.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17

and comforts of life at live-h :
let live prices.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17

The $20,OoO.00 bond issue to
complete the Benton grammar
school, including equipment, and
to build a school house for Isabel
la, have been signed by Chairman
Higdon and Clerk Center and de-
livered through the Benton Bank
for checks OH Knoxville for about
$50, 1000. 90 certified by telephone.
Contracts to complete the Benton
building. install plumbing and
heating, desks, furniture, manual
training and domestic science
equipments will be advertised this
week by the committee in charge,
who will report to the county
board of education meeting to be
held here Saturday. The $4,000
Issue of bonds to complete and
equip the Ducktown grammar
school were sold to the purchaser
of the $50, 100000 issue, he being
the higher of two bids received
and his bid being 500, oS5.o0 and
interest from this against $20,00s
without interest, by the other
firm. w. w. Willis & Company
were the successful bidders on
both issues,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-05-17
70 Perfect Organization
Of Singing Convention.

Knoxville, Wednesday. - 0s1ss''.S ~0'
Calhoun of the Mouth of a. 4o,l heno the
Ocoee river passed through Ben :. Il = on4h 81
ton recently, his to Cleve ~
land aii-u"y '0'o'oA 49, - 49, =
the singing classes of Polk county,
- w. -, -, -, the purpose being to render a
life insurance. Mr. cnolcc nlusc" Pfosiaui any "
cCarv honest and thoroughly perfect organization for
capbe and we do not hesitate Polk County Singing Convention
recommend him to our readers has already been
His ad elsewhere on this page launched meeting will be
will appear the News for few held at the court house III Benton
months and sermon will be preached in
the forenoon All singing classes
T. a. LARK OF Flehoelsa Polk county invited to
Benton visitor to ~ rd ali classes from near
day (Thusday renewing hHepo q ~ t;. .ae invited to be
legiance the News. 4 hoe h 70 - 1T &c suggested
G. T. Hood and exlss IN the hcersS tb6 e
Copperh vy that members county They left S
J. H. Center city registration boards NAV ing w
this week. lnuenced by personal consid mn
pms to discriminate between VIE sunday
~ -, ,,:t men who are liable for ser f'-'ecfea'S d.
ooooe 9' H q to make friendship or zen the cohVen-
man VI cie Va er consideration mfsed. Let everybody
Taylor buys large fbe eoo ~ 10 we'll filled dinner
ties pays cash for all he eAw arrn make this day long
sells strictly for cash, thuIis no oro,.d :; Iml1ered
in sell the ned f
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
CHINQUAPN.

The farmers are still held back from their work on account Of more rain.
 Several from here attended the play at Guy Friday night and re- ported fine play.
 Mrs. N. F. Morgan and daughter. Bertha, visited her daughter. Mrs. Erie Earnheart, of Greenbrier Thurs day.
 The people met Saturday night and postponed work on the dipping vat until later on
 Allen Sims and family of Guy vis- Ited Oscar Fielder and family Sun day.
 There is good deal of talk in our community about the editor seeming to be partial or prejudiced toward the people Tn regard to our stock law. There have been communica- tions sent in to him stating their opinion against the stock law. which he has damned in one corner in very small print or thrown into the waste basket, but we notice when there ia talk favorIng the stock law it is gen. orally printed on the first page and headed with very large letters. If our editor Is partial he should not De. for we are readers of the Log Cabin Democrat and would like to
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
INSPECT BUILDINGS
 AT OTHER NORMALS

At yesterdays meeting of the State Normal School board of trus- tees President J. J. Doyne. Supt. J. L. Bond and Prof. B. ". Torreyson were appointed a committee to visit other normal schools and secure data and ideas for the new main building to be erected at Conway The com mittee will probably leave early next week for this purpose.
 The board requested President and Mrs Doyne to return to Doyne hall, the girls tormitory. to reside. They had been making their home in the dormitory since it's completion until last summer, when they moved to a private home.
 President Doyne left Little Rock last night for Emerson, where he is addressing a teachers meeting to- day He will return Saturday night or Sunday morning.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
AkESPEARE CLUB.

The Shakespeare Club held it's reg ular meeting Thursday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. c. H. Burr on Prince street. The guests of the club were Mrs Baridon, Mrs. Rosser and Mrs. Herndon. Mrs. Joseph Frauenthal read an interesting paper on the Folklore of Shakespeare. '' Mrs. V. B. HVbbeII and Mrs. Moore Harton discussed the beauty and faults of the comedy Midsummer Nights Dream which was the les son for the afternoon. Following the lesson, which was led by Mrs. Guy 4. Simmons, came the feature Of the afternoon, the mask of the play given in Act '.
 The cast was as follows: Pyrams. Mrs. Boyer; Thesbe, Mrs. Cubage; Wall, Mrs FraQenthal; Moonshine. Miss Waldran; Lion, Mrs Bailey.
 The unieueness of the costumes and art of the players made it a treat indeed. After a short business ses- sion the club adjourned to meet March 29 with Mrs. Guy A. Simmons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
BULLDOGS WHt PLAY
 BtNT0N HIGH SCHOOL
Games to be Staged Latter Part of March to Precede Travellers Game
 Here April ,.

Coach Bill Headrick of the Hendrix Bulldogs said this afternoon that games with Benton high school prac- tically have been cinched. Two games probably will oe played. both on Russell field, the latter parc of this month
 The Benton games will precede the clash here on April , between the Bulldogs and the Little Rock Trav- eiers. While the Hendrix basebaIlists will oe playing out of their class, Coach Bill expects his proteges 10 give Proxy Aliens Southern Leaguers a tough battle. 4 return engage nenr with the Travellers will De play ed in Little Rock on April '
 The Hendrix mentor Is putting in all the time possible grooming his charges. Practice rehearsals were begun more than three weeks ago, and the squad already IS in good con- dicion. They could put up a good game today. 4 sliding contra ption $ one Of the new additions to the framing paraphernalia on Russell field. The lads are beIng taught the most improved sliding methods, which, when mastered, assist wonder fully In PGrloining bases.
 Efforts will oe made to have the merchants of Conway close their stores from 3:30 until 5:30 ?. m., on April }, when the Travellers play here. The fact that the Bulldogs op- ponencs on that occasion will oe q team from the Southern League should bring ore of the largest crowds to Russell field that ever wit messed a diamond clash n Conway The game will oe advertised in the weekly newspapers. circulars will be sent out into the county and a deter mined effort to break the previous high record Of attendance made.
 The athletic committee ac Hendrix still IS at work arranging a schedule for the Bulldogs. The work may not De completed before April | Games with all the leading colleges in the state may be arranged. and a trip to points in Louisiana. Texas and Tennessee probably will be made.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
BRQGH ANNOUNCES
 NEW COMMISSIONS
Former State Superintendent George B. Cook Heads State Text Book
 Com mission.

Little Rock, March 16.-r1 com pliance with the provisions of two of the recently enacted adn1inisrra- tive educational measures. Governor Brough yesterday announced the ap- poIntmenc of members of the state text book board and the state Hitter acy commission.
 Each board s created by an act of the last legislature ard the appoint ments are honorary The text book board members will receive travelling expenses and B day during their meetings. Members Of the illfteracy commission may be reimbursed for rheir trageiing expenses out of any funds coming into the hands of the commission
 Members of the text book board are: George B. Cook Of Little Rock, former state superintendent of public instruction; o. L. Dunaway. suBerin- tendent of schools Of Texarkana; T P. Johnson, superintendent Of schools of Earle; Harvey Combs of Hunts vile, an attorney ard clerk of the house during the last legislature; B. J. Reaves of Little Rock, travelling agent for the Rober-s-J Johnson Rand branch Of the International Shoe Company; D. (. Hastings, superin- tendeut Of schools Of CrosseCr. and c. N. HIrst, a business man Or Pres corr.
 The iIllteracy commission consists Of Mrs John Ike Moore Of Helena. Mrs. Frank Milwee of Clarendon. 1. George B. Reid. superintendent Of schools Of Fort Smith; J. V. Ramsey. superintendent Of schools Of Para gould; [. (. Barnett, superlncend- ent Of schools Of Dermotr; ". 4. Ramsey, principal Of the Fayette- vile high school; Sam CrisweII. ! planter of Bradford. and Cry NJ. Mckenzie, superintendent Of schools Of Texzrkana.
 J. L. Bond, state superintendent of public instruction, $ an ex-oficio member Of each board, and Governor Brough $ an ex-officio member of the textbook board Members of the textbook board are appointed for six years and their duty IS to adopt q uniform series Of textbooks for use n the grades Of all public schools. Textbooks for high schools are not affected by the act
 Members of the iIliteracy comr1is- sion are appointed for four years. The commission will make resea rch. collect data and investigate to obtai Il the true educational status Of the state, and to devise means of stamp ing out illiteracy The act crea ting the commission calls specific atten- tlon to adulst illiteracy. The com mission will make annual reports to the governor and 1t IS probable that t may submit measures for enact nenc to the next legislature
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
WILL APPOINT 46 DEPUTY ASSESSORS

County Judge E. L. Smith will be called upon to appoint 4s deputy as- sessors, two for each of the g town ships of Faulkner county, at the April term of county court which ccnvenes April ?. This information was received today by Judge Smith Tn a letter from the Arkansas tax commission, which explains some of the provisions of an act of the leg islature relating to assessment. The act provides that the county court shall appoint two reputable and in- telhgent citizens of each township who shall have been residents of the township not less than five years and who shall, when practical, be justices of the peace of the township. These deputies are charged with the duty of assisting the tax assessor in ar TIvlng at the true valuation of prop erty within the townships.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
THREE SCHOOLS WANT
 FAULKNER EDUCATOR

After having been offered the prin- clpalship Of three public schools in. rapid succession, Prof Julius c. Gray today accepted an election to head the public schools of McCrory, Woodruff county. Yesterday he re- ceived notice of his election to the prircipalship of the high school at Morrilton and he had already been reelected to the same position he i. now holding the Guy public school. Prof. Gray IS a graduate of the State Normal School Referring to him County Examiner 4. A. Parsons, Jr.. said today that he regretted to see such a teacher as Mir. Gray called from the county. ~I hope that with the increased revenues available from the l2-r1iH tax Faulkner county will be able to hold such men as MT. Gray" he said.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
SPRING HILL

L. + Snnuls and family of Needs Creek visited Mace L0veless Sunday
 Will Lanzsuou and family were the g1ests af Dan Jenkins last Friday and Saturday.
 Lee Kirby left Saturday for Boone vile Ed Milan will lock after his farm while he is away.
 Carl Milan of Conway was here Sunday.
 School closed here Friday. The ex- hinIciou Friday night was enjoyed by 8 large number of appreciated pat TOTS.
 V. E AcCoIuul visited Willis and Lester Merritt al Greenbrier and ao- tended singing at Mr DiIlaha 5 Sun day night.
 Misses Evyiine and Jewell Martin were guests of Miss Myrtle Ravens and atLended the exhibition at the sehealhoase Friday night.
 Rev. J. 0. Cantrel preached good sermon for Us Sunday
 l. was arranged to have the dipping vat completed last Saturday, but the weather was too pad for the man n charge 70 De present
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16

Saturday night at the Quitman audi torium- The Greenbrier pupils will render play next Saturday night at the Quitnan auditorium.
 Oris Woolly has his house about completed.
 '. Fortner has bought a new auto mobile to carry the mail from Quitman to Heber Springs.
 March t3.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
QCITMAN

The farmers are getting behind with their work.
 Rev. Sarks filed his appointment at the Baptist church Sunday.
 There was a good attendance at Sunday school Sunday at the Metho- dist church.
 There was singing at the Howard schooLhouse Sunday afternoon.
 Roy Thomas died Sunday morning and was buried Monday We extend our sympathy to the bereaved rela- tives.
 Mrs. $. (. Dean $ improving.
 J. " Jones had a sale Saturday Everything went high.
 Our road overseer in Cadron town ship has been doing some good work on the Heber road. He is getting the road in shape for that nacadar high way that they are talking of.
 About 10 wagons went to Heber Springs last Friday after fertilizer.
 J B. Martin has installed q new cold drink stand. He has hrs old one for sale.
 The Guy high school pupils rendered the play. Ten Nights in a Barroor. !"
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
CURTIS.

The cold wet weather is hindering farmers from blowing.
 B. L. aogue and Mrs. Jones of near Nayior were united in matrimony the
 J. R. Casey was in Town Saturdav
 The spelling at Boss Jones' Sat,r' day was we'll attended and they had some good music. We are very sorry to note Lee Iullos- death near Baileytown.
 A. K. Crossno was in town Sat,r day.
 J C, Martin of this place made a business trip to Searcy the past week
 Henry Langford of Naylor was here Saturday.
 Lee Casey has joined the retired horse swappers.
 Dudd Montgomery is hauling some nay this week, which he has just purchased from the writer.
 March IA
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16
The U U Store

Fresh Line Fancy and Best
 Chocolate Candies
 Sold at our Usual Close Prices
 I5c to 25c Der pound Country Sorghum, per gaI- 60c Head Lettuce, ? Is, Parsnlps, per lb Sc Large Size, Grape Fruit, each -I2c
 PS- 1N@ Z0c Lemons tthis week. per dog 20c Apples, Western Beauties, doz-- -25c Oranges, per doz - 35c
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-16

Born, 10 Mrs. Mann Burxs, March 4 II-pourd boy
 Mrs Georg. Brewster is sick Our dipping vat Is ready for con- crete Everybody is talking dipping yats and stock law We will be beg gng milk and butter and good old ham in few more years.
 Several from here visited Spring Eil exhibition and report a nice time.
 E. 4. Dunn IS ar Hope represent ing our ". .. v. camp.
 A large crowd was cut Sunday to hear Rev. Rorth preach
 March If