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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20

was seen going into Miss Melissa's
home, she was included in the sus-
picion. and when 1t was discovered
that he was stopping there it was
darkly rumored that Miss Melissa was
implicated in a German plot.
: Lit must be confessed that the start
ing of this story was due TO Ferdy
Watkins. who thought he saw in the
stranger another rival. no doubt the
most favored of the three. He dropped
into the other millinery store, kept by
Mrs. Knowles. n widow, and impaired
his suspicious TO her. well knowing
that they would haN., n much wider
circulation than II printed in the viii
lage journal.
In one day Miss Mel'Ssa's custom
ers dropped off 81 that scarcely any
one entered the place. But Miss Melis-
sa did not seem to notice this, having
departed early, leaving an attendant
I'm charge Of the shop while she wen
Off on a long motor ride with the sus-
picious stranger.
Mrs. Knowles was o slow in inn
parting her impressions of these
strange proceedings To Mr.. Jared Bar
ker when he came into her shop on
an errand for the church committee.
She had known Mr.. Barker in church
affairs. and had a burning desire to
know him better. This was the first
time he had ever entered her shop.
and she meant to make the most of
the visit.
AS an officer of the law. Mr.. Bar
ker. l feel 1t my duty To tell you things
I might not otherwise have men
toned" she said with an appealing
smile.
Barker thanked her most cordially.
and went away thinking seriously ON
the matter. Since he had become sher-
if he had not made n arrest. He
had actually done nothing to deserve
the election. If he could run down
n German spy he would be adding
quite n good-sized feather 10 his cap.
Yes. he must certainly take the mat
ter In hand.
Ferdy Watkins went out a. his way
to work up the matter with Barker.
lie had believed Barker his successful
rival till the German appeared. and
now he was not sure which was the
one. But at any rate he meant IL pos
sible 10 set the two at lOggerheads.
1t would be the means of finding out
which was the man who had won, and
the fight would afford him considerable
amusement while IL lasted.
When the mex day two wooden
boxes, one two feet. and the other
about a yard long. which the express
man handled with great care. wese
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
Some Observations.

Little things trouble us and little
things console us.
Only a fool will pay twice for the
same experience.
When q man becomes thoroughly
contented he has outlived his useful
ness.
! IT is easier for the borrowed UNI
brella to keep lent than it is for the
average a
The hardest thing in this world for
a dead game sport TO do is not TO tell
you about it.
Many a fool, after putting his foot
in it. isn't satisfied until he gets there
with both feet.
Manageable couples are fond of
star gazing because they are properly
equipped for it.
When a candidate places himself in
the hands of his friends they mas
sage his pocketbook freely.
Now and then you will find that
the shyest girl gets tangled up in he
bOldest love affair.
If women were unable to see the
fine clothes other women wear they
would have fewer wrinkles.
When you pick up a pretty girls
handkerchief it is permissible TO won
der how she came to drop it.
When a married man walks into a
public place looking mad enough to
bite a nail in two, and growls to those
who speak to him, old maids who
happen TO be present shake hands with
themselves. They have nothing like
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20

try Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. l took six bottles and today /
am a healthy woman able to do my own
homework. ! wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. and find out for
themselves how good it is."-Mrs. CARL
A. KIESo, 500 North Ave-, Aurora, III.
The great number of unsolicited tes-
timonials on file at the Pinkham Lab
oratory, many of which are from time
to time published by permission, are
proof of the value Of Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, in the
treatment of female ills.
Every ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited to write to
the Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice. 1t is free, will bring you health
and may save your life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
GooseberrY ElummerY.

Wash n half-pound Of rice and put II
into IA saucepan with four cupfuls OF
milk, let ii cook slowly until 1t is soft
then add a quarter OF a cupful OF
sugar., u teaspoonful of lemon juice
and stir well. Let ii get cold. then
butter n mold, cover the inside with a
layer of the cooked rice and. when
firm. fill with stewed sweetened goose
berries. Serve unmolded with "A Gus
tard sauce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
sCHUPP is GREATEST
PITCHER OF RECENT YEARS
Veteran Athletic Hurier Praises the
Remarkable Control of the
Giant SouthpaW.

Andy Coakley, the old Athletic pitch
er, likes to sit in the press stand of
the Polo grounds in New York, right
back of the catcher.
Coakley occupied his favorite point
of observation at n Giant-Cub clash.
He was particularly interested in the
hooks and curves of Ferdinand
Schupp, the Giant pitching pride.
1t mattered not that Schupp vas hit
a little harder than usual, although he
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
How She Felt.

And so you have
secured your d.
vorce, l hear?
Mrs. Virgins
Yes, I'm glad TO
say that l have.
Mrs. Higgins
How did you feel
when you heard
the judges deci-
sion?
Mrs. Virgins
Well, / felt sort of
unnamed, as 1t
We're.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
CUTIcURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Remarkably Soft and
Clear-Trial Free.

Make Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet Soap, and assist 1t now and then
as needed by touches of Cuticura ONT
ment to soften, soothe and heal. Moth
ing better TO make the complexion
clear, scalp free from dandruf and
hands soft and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20

severe pains IN my
back and sides until
/ became so weak l
could hardly walk
from chair TO chair,
and got so nervous
would jump at the
slightest noise. /
was entirely unfit
to do my house,
work, l was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing well, when my
sister asked me TO
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
GOOD
JOKES
Why, Indeed?

Why, Indeed?
Doctor-Do you suffer from head
aches?
Patient-Certainly / suffer. If | en-
joyed them l wouldn't have consulted
you.
Unpoetic.
Tom-Do you know / envy the
birds?
Bess-Yes; they're so gay and free
fly here and
Tom-Yes, and have only one bill
the year round.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
COMMUNICATIONS.

"Tm afraid my speech was not much
OF a success"
why" exclaimed Senator Sorghum,
Il have called TO congratulate YOU"
People either went TO sleep or
walked out Of the hall"
YES. But nobody threw anything
at you"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
Best He Could Do

My hair is coming out" said n man
10 his doctor. please give ME
something TO keep IL in"
"Well," said the doctor. heres an
old pillbox. VIII hat do?"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
A Failure Confessed.

"You said | would never want for
anything If l married you," she pouted.
quite true, my dear. Ny idea was
TO cure you of wanting things, but /
haven't succeeded"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
Not Necessarily.

''They must have led a hollow life,
they must
"Who must?'
Those
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
Easily Detected.

Smith could never misrepresent his
goods. for such a trick could be easily
seen through"
what kinds of goods does he sell?'
window glass"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
AQoravatinu the Fault.

"When / say a thing | mean It ex-
claimed the emphatic man.
But sometimes" replied Miss Cay
enne. that only makes it worse, :"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
How Could He Tell

Head of Firm
How long do you
want TO be away
on your wedding
trip?
Hawkins (tim-
idly)-Well, sir
or - what would
you say?
Head OF Firm
How do l know?
| haven't seen the
bride.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
MRS. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health BY Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
I suffered from q female trouble, with
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-20
His Decision.

His Decision.
Il have been in your train a long
time now"
Il can't marry you" said the girl.
'All right. Here's where | change
cars, then"
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31
CROSS ROADS.

Bessie Fredericks came out from
Springdale Sunday and visited with
home folks.
Mrs. J. W. Barron and children
went to Vaughan Saturday to visit
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hairston, Mrs.
Fitzgerald and daughter Idress Wis
ted Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. West
Brown at Pleasant Grove.
F. Plumlee and family have moved
to the Carl Ownbey place AID
Clifford Routh and family moved to
the place vacated BY them.
Alfred Nix and sister Miss Dove
came up from Little Rock Tuesday
70 visit with their sister, Mrs Tom
Steward. They were accompanied by
NJ s. Sarah Sims.
Mrs. r. ]. Koscheski received a
message Saturday morning telling
her of the death of her mother, Mrs.
Bossing, at Lorrine, Kansas. Mrs.
Koscheski, accompanied by her nus
band started Saturday night for that
place, where they expected to arrive
Sunday night. The sorrowing rel
atives have the sympathy of the en-
tire community in their affection
May the one who binds up the broken
hearts and wipes away the bitterest
tears, lay loving hand upon them
and comfort them until they, too
shall have crossed the Golden Bar
RoXanna.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31
CANE HILL

Reynolds Blackburn came up from
Tahlequah last week for visit.
Mrs. ]. A. Miller and Mrs. J. J. Reed
spent last Thursday in Lincoln with
relatives and friends
Lucy King of Fly Creek spent the
greater part Of last week with rela-
tises here.
M. and Mrs. Henry White are visit
ing Mrs Whites sister. Mrs, 6 I
Pyealt, tbs week.
T#o Of the Conner children Of Clare
more. Okla, are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. Gather, and other relatives.
Mrs Richardson and children and
Miss Clara Earl ali left latter part of
last week for Fayetteville, after
spending some time here this summer
Mrs. Laura Lewis and Miss Nelma,
who have been visiting at Pryor.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31
STATE NEWS ITEMS
(Rv Clio Harper.


Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 28.-Con-
stitutional convention politics is be-
ginning to come TO the front. Wars
NAV come and wars may go, but the
Arkansaw political game is sort OF
endless chain affair, workable de-
vice in perpetual motion that cannot
be patented
The convention draws on rapidly.
1t is now less than three months until
it eonvenes, on November 19.
One thing that even the friends Of
a new constitution do not deny, Is
that if the question were left to
session of the Legislature meeting
now, it would not be called. The
need is just as great, if not greater,
but the temperament of the people
is not so strongly in favor of tamper-
ing with the states organic law as 1t
was before we became involved in
this war.
But now that it has been called,
and the delegates have been elected,
it is the part of wisdom to get out
of it the very best constitution which
can be written by the men composing
the body. And it is admitted that
the average caliber of the delegates
is little above the ordinary. There
are many strong, progressive men
among the delegates, and they can
be relied upon to do that which will
rebound to the honor of the state.
A few months ago there was more
or less agitation against the holding
of the convention at this time, but
that has died down, and is seldom
heard any more. 1t is one of the
cardinal reforms that has been adj
vocated all along by Governor Brough,
and he has at all times been unwilling
to yield to the opposition, believing
that great and important measures
will come from the deliberations of
the convention. Some delegates
have said that they will propose to
meet, organize, and adjourn to some
tons might become more satisfac-
tory. This however, would probably
defer it to the midst of the next
state political campaign, and there
would be very serious conflict.
And if they kept adjourning long
enough, It might run INTO the next
Legislature, which could repeal the
whole thing, if it wanted to, and
there you are. So It is very prob
able that when the 10 delegates as
semble in the hall of the House Of
Representatives November 10, they
will proceed to write constitution,
and make an effort to be so careful
in its construction that the people
will ratify it when it is submitted to
them.
There promises to be an interest
ing contest for the Presidency Of the
convention Among those already
avowed candidates or prominently
mentioned for presiding officer are
Judge John Ike Moore of Helena,
Judge Tom NJ Mehaffy Of Little Rock,
Hon J. Y. Walker of Fayetteville, O.
H. Wilson of Pope county, and former
Congressman T. c. McRae of Pres
colt Others may develop. Any one
of these men would make an excellent
presiding officer, some better than
others-take your choice. There will
not be so many clerical positions as
there are in the Legislature, but there
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

Okla, for some time, returned Satur-
day.
DR.. Moore and family of Prairie
Grove came up Saturday and remain
ed over Sunday. Miss Hattie Ross
went home with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gamor of Fayetteville
came down Sunday and spent the day
with Rev. and Mrs. Gather. They
were friends of Mr.. Gather in
Missouri.
Mrs. Reed and daughter, Miss Lima,
of Fayetteville spent Saturday and
Sunday with the formers daughter,
Mrs. ". NJ. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis IS
somewhat indisposed.
The two year old child Of Lon
Pennel died Thursday Of dysenterry
It vas buried IN the Cox cemetery on
Fly Creek, funeral services being
conducted by Rev. A.Knox.
". J. Parker of Clyde has recently
purchased H. R Pyeatt's farm near
the mill. I suppose they viii move
70 the farm as soon as Mr. Pyeatt
gets possession of his other farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Of Batesville,
drove over from Prairie Grove Tues
day. Mrs Stewart IS a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Edmiston of
Prairie Grove, who formerly lived
near here.
A Mr.. Sienor of Clovis, New Mex,
spent several days here recently with
his friend, W. II. Buchanan. We
understand he has property in New
Mexico that he wishes to trade for
property here.
There have been several dinner
parties sinee our last, but since We
have been unable to obtain particulars
Of all will not mention any. Suffice
it to say we are sure that those who
were invited out all had good time.
Robert Snodgrass, formerly of this
place, but now of Oklahoma, arrived
here last week and spent several days
with relatives on Fly Greek. We are
glad to see them again, as It has been
some ten or twelve years since they
were here.
! {. J. Allen w. w. Yates, D. A.
+ Mcknight, 6. G. Foley, J. A. Miller at
tended annual scool directors meet
! ing at Fayetteville Saturday They
report an interesting meeting, and
much information obtained, especially
on the new attendance law.
Roy Reed of Manzanola, Colo, is
] transacting business here this week.
He has been threshing near Pryor,
Okla, for the past two months.
Frank Latta of Morrow also came in
from threshing, having been with Mr..
Reed Mr. Latta has rheumatism,
and is compelled to walk with
crutehes
G. c. Foley and Miss Cathless Braly
were married at the home Of the bride
Sunday morning, only few close
relatives beng present The eere-
moav vas performed ~ Re-. ]. A.
Knox. The bride is daughter q
3Ir. and Mrs. F. NJ Bfaley They
viii make their home on a farm about
t4so miles west Of town, recently pur-
chased They were given a showel
Of many useful things Monday night
by their many friends.
The liquid voice of a voluble woman
would probably be priced more Il she
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

Z. Hull has samples of rich copper
ere from the land adjoining his farm
on the river east Of Rogers. Plans
are beng perfected by Chicago
prospeetor to drift into the ore beds
and make a complete test # the ore
pans out well, Mr. Hull has prospects
If a most valuable farm.-Rogers
Post.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

The appointment of Adjt. Gen.
Lloyd England as Brigadier-Gen-
eral. by President Wilson, is recog-
nized by all as most merited recog-
milton of military ability and fidelity.
His promotion, however, will leave
vacant the position Of Adjutant-gen-
eral Of the Arkansas National Guard.
There IS no National Guard now that
the three regiments and all other
units have been mustered into the
federal service, but the administrative
headquarters of the states militia or
eanization will be maintained, and
will have plenty Of work to do The
appointment will be IN the hands of
the Governor, but so far there has
been no gossip about the identity Of
the new official.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

Some men are hard drinkers, but
many others find It absurdly easy.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

will be few, and there will be no
lack of applicants. Harvey G. Combs
and jim Higgins are most prominent
~ mentioned in connection with the
office of chief clerk.
The Springdale news., 1917-08-31

The liquid voice of a voluble woman
would probably be priced more Il she
would oceasiouly turn OF the flow,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
RED CROSS BANDAGES
POISONED BY SPIES
Startling Report by Director Staub in
Urging Precaution by Phil
adelphia Workers.

PHILADELPHIA, March 29.-AI-
bert ". Staub, director Of the Atlantic
division of the American Red Cross,
addressing the local Red Cross organi.
zation yesterday, said
You women of PHILADELPHIA must
clean house. Go over the list Of vour
members and make sure Of the LOYALTY
Of every one. Under no circumstances
allow any one in your board rooms un-
less You know who they are. Keep
persons out Of tho workr0oms WHO have
no right to be there
: II tell YOU why ! am insisting on
such precautions. Recently | found in
a New Jersey town bandagcs which had
been prepared nj one of the Red Cross
headquarters and which had been
soaked in poisonous chemicals and then
dried, SO that when thev were put to
use they would kin the person on whom
they We're used In addition, some of
the dressings had been filled with
ground glass, so that when they Were
used on open wounds they would cut
and cause suppurating sores.
These discoveries Were made with
in the last. three weeks. The results of
our Investigations have been turned
over to the department of Justice. and
that department is about to institute
prosecutions. You do not realize the
desperate extremes to which those who
are against us will 90.
The executive committee of the local
organization later had a protractcd ses-
sion behind closed doors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
A ATTENDANTS SCHOOL,
TO BE ESTABLISHED
VIII Be Known as Thompson School, at
Mutual Aid Headquarters-Sta-
tistics for February.

At the special meeting of the Mu-
tual Aid association yesterday the
secretary reported - calls for help re-
eelved in February, of which 63 were
hlled; the supervisor had q patients
under care, and 127 calls were made;
the district nurse had % patients un-
der care, and 100 calls were made ::
seven attendants were on duty l64
days. A school for attendants is to
be Established at the Mutual Aid head
quarters to be known as the Thomp-
son School. A six-months' course of
instruction in theoretical and practi-
cal nursing will be given to women of
good standing. On the completion of
tins course they will nurse in families
OF moderate means under the supervi-
sion Of graduate nurse. A committee
appointed to serve on this board con-
slsts of Mrs. Daniel J. Stolte. Miss
Mary T. Fits, Mrs. C. L. Stieknev.
Mrs. L. 3. Smith, Miss Mary NJ.
Croker, Miss Minnie !. Rawson. An eff
fort also is being made to get a course
Of elementary hygiene and home
nursing care under the auspices of the
American Red Cross by Miss Caroline
A. Fandel, who is an enrolled Red
Cross nurse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday, March 29.-From to 10
r. m, ninth annual children 5 fair Of
the Sunday school in Odd Fellows
temple. Sol' of fancy articles. aprons,
candy, grabs and Kou Struct.1t toys
Ice cream, Lady Baltimore and as.
sorted cake in the Tea Room; 4 y. M,
The Children s Picture Book will be
shown by members of the beginners.
primary aud junior departments; ) to
=. M, supper on the European plan
az small tables will bc served bv the
intermediate aud senior departments.
The menu will include: Salmon
wigglc, cold meats, salads, rolls,
cake, ice cream and coffee.
; p. M, entertainment by the adult
department consisting of Living Songs
in Living Pictures and farce, The
Burglar, in which FIVE Young wom-
en- will take part Admission to the
fair - ccuts The net receipts from
the fair will be used for the home and
foreign missionary work Of the
church.
Friday, March 90. $50 !. M Mid
week meeting Of the church subject
The Christian as ain Ambassador. Isa
iah G:s
Monday, April ., i. m.-Last meet
ing o. the women ) mission study elias.
with Mrs. George l.. punham, 3 Nortl
street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
WHITINGHAM.

Elizabeth Childs of Wilmington Wis
tied Leah Gillett Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Cassius Toby of SomervilIe, Mass.
visited friends and relatives in town
this week
Blanche Butterfeld of Castleton nor
NAL IS spending the week with her par
ents in South Nottingham.
The Ladies' Benevolent society will
gave sugar supper in the vestry of
the church Saturday evening.
Mae Rogers and Leah Gillett are
home for two weeks vacation from
the high school in Wilmington.
Annie Murdock, who is attending
high school in Brattleboro, is spend
ing the spring vacation at her fathers.
Z. A. Murdoch, in South Nottingham.
Richard Rossmeisl substituted for
Miss Dorothy Field in the opening of
the grammar school in jacksonville
Monday and Tuesday. Miss Field. who
was visiting in Pennsylvania, failed
to get the notice of the date when her
school was to open and she did not ar
rive until Tuesday night. Other schools
IN town begin Monday, April ..
Friends of Miss Ruth Wheeler re-
celved announcement Of her marriage
to Leon Roberts of Greenfield March
Il. Miss Wheeler is a native of this
town. She graduated from Arms acade-
my in the class of 1916, and has been
working in an Office in Greenfield,
Mass. Her many friends here extend
congratulations and best wishes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

now besieged by the opponents of the
customs brokerage bill, which Dan
Steel ''got by the house. Yesterday
afternoon brilliant array of legal
luminaries filled the senate chamber to
participate in the public hearing on
the bill. The hearing opened at 1.3O
and was not finished when adjournment
was taken at $50. Another hearing
viii be held Friday afternoon.
Among those speaking against the
measure were John Redmund, w. B. c.
Stickney, Charles Black and John G.
Sargent. Those speaking for the meas
IRE were Dan Steele, Curtis Emery and
Charles II. Darling. More than score
of attorneys We're in the room and
seemed to enjoy the discussion as to
prohibiting the railroads from transact
ing customs brokerage business.
Charles w. Saywood of Woodstock,
who 81 years ago supervised the interior
finishing and decorating of the senate
chamber and representatives hall, Wis.
tied the capitol yesterday and was
warmly received by the house, which
welcomed him to a seat of honor at the
bar of the house.