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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-22
Chickens that arc fresh killed.
Fish, steaks, chops.
Everything In the
Meat Line
No HsJsesinu slips.

w WsJVtE'HU OTpH.
shears-How Is II that Young Serb.
leigh has been attending church 80 reg.
ninrly OF late7 Typo why. he says
that he likes TO 20 where hc IN nlways
sure OF having his contributions ac.
cepted.-A. ". n. In Lamb.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-22
Bulgaria CONCERNED
OVER GREEK SITUATION

Geneva. June 21.---Consternation
has been caused In Sofia by the alb
dlcatIon OF King Constantine of
Greece, the seml-o -ofIlcIal Balkan news
agency says. King Ferdinand has
been greatly impressed, and con-
siders II certain that Premier Vent
zelos will take the head Of the gov
eminent and make war on his coun-
try.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-22

Everyone should have envelopes
with return address. The Courier
prints them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-22

est popularity Of this war Is the col.
ossal numbers engaged. II is not a
war between enemies, but war be-
tween nations. and there is no mau
or woman in the empire who is not
doing something. either to win OF
lose the war"
Sir Arthur Henderson. a member
Of the British war council. announe-
cd a few days ago that 1000, 900
men had been killed. The total cas-
ualties.-that is, the total number
killed. wounded and missing. among
Ill the armies engaged reaches the
amazing figure of $4,000. 900 or half
the total population of the United
States.
Sir Robert Borden has just re-
turned to Canada. and his first mes
sage was that:
The speed Of the United States in
sending ships. munitions and men
win probably be the determining fac
tor in the war"
We should move today as II We
were to face Germany alone tomor-
row.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS.

John Keener, Of Harrison, passed
through here last week on business.
John Gardner is on the sick list this
week.
Lonnie Pruitt went to Harrison Sat
urday and while gone his house caught
fire. There was some damage done
but it was not very serious.
Grandma" Rose visited "Grandma"
Murphy and Mr.. and Mrs Newt Muir
ply Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Raynor came
in from Oklahoma Sunday evening.
.,,gou "a men alm -mUrcy A-.
bright fields laid waste, her precious
monuments destroyed, her women
led into bondage! What if the presi-
dent has specifically declared that
our purpose in entering this war is
the crushing of the autocratic gov
ernments that brought it about
None of these considerations will
weigh with the wrOng-headed or
wrong hearted people who refuse to
cOncede that the destruction of
American lives and American prop
erty should be a cause of war with
their Fatherland. They'll quote Wash
ingtOn's admOnitiOn against "entang-
e..
On Saturday evening last while
switching in the Seligman yards the
south-bound motor COllided with a
freight car, through some error in the
setting of a switch, and not only Sc
riously damaged the motor but bruis-
ed many of the passengers and crew.
Conductor Mearns was knocked in
sensible, but it is reported his inju-
ries are not serious.
-Harrison's Commercial Club COM
mittee has been busy this week soic-
iting funds for the Oiling of the
square. Approximately $3.50 has been
pledged, but the price of oil has ad'
vanced so that at least 500 more will
be needed to purchase the car of oil
It is hoped the full amount may be
secured so that oiling can begin be
fore the dry season begins.
"A scout meeting Of Troop No. |,
Boy Scouts, was held last Thursday
at which the First and Second class
tests were given. Three scouts took
the first class test, and two the sec
ond class.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
BELLEFONTE BRIEFS.

A fine rain visited this section Of
the country Monday.
( Wheat and oats look fine and pros.
poets are favorable for good supply
of all kinds Of vegetables.
Many farmers are plowing their
corn the second time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Abney are the
proud parents Of tenpound baby boy
which arrived Saturday.
Mrs. Hubert Rogers is enjoying a
visit from her father, who came in on
surprise to her
Rufus Ruble has been laid up again
from the effects of an injury.
DR.. Lane is again in Bellefonte call.
ing on his many friends.
Howard McCary has gone to Mo.
nett, Mo-, and from there he will go
to Oklahoma and Kansas.
Mr.. Eagle is doing some repairing
on his old farm at Bellefonte which is
adding much neatness to its appear
ance. This brings to the mind the
thoughts one has as they pass along
the highways and look at the differ.
ent kept or unkept yards, fences, barn
lots and all surroundings which meet
the eye. Some are eye sores, some
call for our second gaze and an old
saying, Judge the inside by the out.
side may well be applied to many
cases.
Mr., and Mrs. Burns were visiting
the sick in Bellefonte Sunday,
Now that the stock law Is in force
some are preparing good corrals and
pens to take care of the stock at large
that the owners are not able to care
for and while the universal cry is,
more production" "fill up all Of the
available ground" etc, maybe now
the farmers won't have to put their
crops in from the fence as far as
some old poor beasts head, neck and
tongue reaches, which in some in.
stances amounts to some four to six
feet, and in the rounds of the average
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Try one of those double loaves
at McReynolds Bakery.
For plants and cut flowers tele-
phone Mrs. Arch Harris, No. 227.
WANTED-TO rent a piano. Might
buy one at bargin price. l.. NJ.
Taylor with Christian & Taylor
WANTED-TO hear from owner of
good farm for sale Northwestern
Business Agency, Minneapolis, MINI.
H. H. Jackson, of the Lyric, will
leave next week on a business trip to
Searcy, Heavener, Oklahoma, and
Kansas City, Missouri.
Ed Larimer came up from Heber
Springs Monday to visit his family.
Ed and Will are having fine success
with their moving picture theatre.
John McCulley an old citizen liv-
ing near Prosperity, was found dead
in his field on Sunday. A corners in
quest was held and the cause of his
death given as heart failure.
We have four ladies spring suits
that were worth SIS. We want to
sell them now, and you may take
your choice for $575 Walters D. G.
Company
WANTED-A sales representative
in this territory to sell oils, paints and
varnishes. Big opOrtunity for the
right party. The Empire Oil Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio
H. H. Jackson, Of the Lyric Thea
ire, has about cOnsummated the deal
whereby he takes charge of the NOV
ing picture theatre at Searcy. d. E.
Fitton will be the local manager of
the Searcy house.
Marvin Jaggers, of Batavia, was
in the city Wednesday,. He has just
returned from Nebraska where he is
a member of the Nebraska National
Guard and has seen eight months
service on the border.
TRAINING CAMP-30O young men
and women 10 to Il years will be
trained to take place of enlisted. Good
pay. Telegraph, Shorthand, Bookkeep.
ing, Civil Service. No big expense
as in city Write quick r. r. fare
paid. Harrison, (Ark.) Business Col
lege.
An interesting meeting of the
Woman's Book Club was held We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Floyd Price who proved herself a
most pleasant hostess, Roll call was
answered with interesting facts con
cerning Arkansas; and Mrs. c. f.
Scott gave some charming romances
in the history of the state Only two
more meetings will be held before this
club takes its summer vacation, the
next meeting being with Mrs. w. F.
Mitchell.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26

bella Vista" is the name of a
new health and recreation resort be-
ing promoted by Dallas, Texas, capi.
talists six miles northwest from Ben
tonvile. 1t includes over 800 acres
artistically divided into parks, lakes,
and beautiful summer home sites, and
will have a number of attractions,
both natural and artificial.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26

A most interesting series of meet
ings have been in progress this week
at the NJ. f. S. Church, Rev. S. NJ.
Yancey, Of Rogers, assisting Pastor
Holloway Rev. Yancey is an interest
ing as well as eloquent speaker, and
his sermons are being well received
by all Several conversions are re-
ported.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
GATHER GLEANlNGS.

4 crowd of our young folks attened
the allday singing exercises AT the
basis on last Sunday.
Prayer meeting al the home Of
Harye Sparks next Saturday night
Miss Cassie Cole OF Harrison is Wis
iting old friends at this place
Miss Stella Stricklin visited Miss
Eula Christian last Sunday evening
Misses Amy Dillon and Zelpho Hick-
man took supper with Miss Bessie
Curnutt Sunday night
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26

farms will amount to some few acres
each season,
Sweet potato slips seem to be quite
scarce and the calls are far exceeding
the supply
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
COUNTY NEWS.
oLVEY OBSERVATIONS.

Rev. Ira W. Terrence OF the Central
Avenue Methodist Church, OF Harri
son, will preach at Olyey at p. m, on
the second Sunday in each month.
Mrs. F. f. Patrick is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. r. FELTON,, at Mariana.
Recent rains are making corn and
gardens look up and the promise for
a bumper crop is very bright,
J. A. Fulbright is al work on the
new mill at Summit.
Editor Russell of Harrison, was a
welcome visitor a few days ago. He
met with a distressing accident while
sitting in a revolving chair in the
Farmers Bank. Attempting to lean
back against the wall the chair rollers
shot out from under him and the top
of his head and elbow struck the ce-
ment floor, inflicting painful injuries,
He was assisted to his feet by Horace
POynor the popular travelling sales
man from Green Forest, who failed to
see the serious situation of Mr.. Rus
sells fall which seemed to add fur
ther to the editors distress. Mr.. Rus
sell said the fun of the thing might
appeal to him later, but for the pres
ent he could see no comedy in the
event at all, not even for his friends.
John Carter, of Lead Hill, preached
at Olvey Saturday night and Sunday.
Overcoats were in order Tuesday
and fires were kindled in stoves not
yet removed for the summer. May
cuts some queer capers in these latter
times.
There was quite delegation of Har-
rison lawyers in town Monday in at
tendance at the Selvidge brothers
trial. Judge E. G. Mitchell became
vexed at j. NJ. Shinn during the trial
and announced that he would be can
didate for circuit judge at the next
Democratic primary. This may mean
that Mr.. Shinn is thinking of becOm-
ing a candidate for this high office.
A nine mill school tax was voted at
the school election here last Satur-
day County supervision carried by
an overwhelming majority. In fact,
every vote cast was for it. The dis
trict will be out of debt this year and
have enough money to seat the new
school building comfortably. This dis
triCt is solid for good schools and good
government. S. NJ. Johnson was re-
elected director
Western Grove and Valley Springs
now have an opportunity Of getting
daily mail service by automobile from
Olvey. This would give them their
mail day earlier, better service and
it will do a lot in the way Of assuring
better roads to these points.
DR.. C. E. Hayes, superintendent of
Home Missions for the Presbyterian
church, will preach at Olvey next Sun
day afternoon at p. m. Dr. Hayes
is one of the best known Christian
workers in the state and large crowd
will no doubt hear him. He will be
accompanied by the Rev. W. T. Mich
olson, of Bellefonte. DR.. Hayes is
looking out a field for one of his young
men, a college graduate, in which to
work during the summer vacation,
Olvey welcomes this movement, real
izing the harvest is bOutiful and ripe
for the right kind of reapers.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26

There is money in good draft
horses. See the big bay at the 20. X, ,"
Barn
Farmers call and see the big bay
Percheron Stallion making the season
at the 20. X" Barn.
A parasol was left at the Sea
born confectionery store last Sunday.
Owner may call for it.
See F. p. Greenhaw & Co., for
farm loans-quick service-low inter.
est. Kirby Building, Harrison, Ark.
Miss Virgie Walters is at home
again after a weeks attendance az
the Baptist Convention at New Or
leans
W. I. Terry left yesterday for
Fort Smith, where he was called by
the illness of his brother-in-law, Jas.
A. Grubb, who is reported dying of
pneumonia.
{ The peach growers OF the vicinity
will hold a meeting at the court house
this afternoon at 1:39 to arrange for
the harvesting and marketing of the
1917 crop
R. D. Gibson, of Frederick, Okla,
and Miss Florence Matthews, young
est daughter of Nath Matthews, were
married Tuesday at the residence of
Joe Waldron, Rev. Cummings Officiat-
ing
Mrs. Wiley Welch and two chill
dren went to Springfield the first Of
the week with the Hasketts who were
touring our section by auto. She will
visit her brother at Joplin and prob
ably return today.
After many years of separation,
S. S. Denton and his divorced wife,
Mrs. Minnie Hulen, were remarked
last Sunday at Alpena Pass, where
they will make their home for the
future.
F. P. Kirkpatrick, one Of Alpena's
oldest and best citizens, was Har-
rison visitor Wednesday. He landed
at old Carrolton from North Carolina
sixty,seven years ago, and has made
his home there ever since.
-Harrison's coterie of students at
Hendrix College returned this week,
Bob Michel and Crump and DENLY
Garvin. DENLY is arranging to leave
at once for Marion, Ala, to take a
preparatory course for admission to
the Annapolis Naval School.
The Twentieth Century Club met
last Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Richard Dunn. An unusually
large number of members and guests
appreciated the splendid program and
appetizing refreshments. The club
adjourned to meet May 31st with Mrs.
L. c. Holt.
The Times editor acknowledges an
invitation to the commencement eXer-
cises of the Cumberland College at
Clarksville, Arkansas, next Monday,
Our bright young friend, Clifford
Helm, of Bellefonte, is not only
member but president of the gradu-
ating class Of twelve.
Boone county will hold her 1917
Fair four days commencing Oc.oGer 2.
Our farmers generally have not taken
the interest they should in this event
and it is time they were waking up;
the Fair is in every way a farmers
enterprise and can never reach its
best form until they make it thorough
ly their own.
AS will be seen by the announce
ment elsewhere the Home Lumber
Company has passed into the hands
of NJ. NJ. Lavender, formerly with the
Redus Lumber Co. R. S. Granger, its
former proprietor, retires from the
business entirely, while E. c. Hines,
manager, will go to Oklahoma to man
age a similar enterprise.
The Harrison times., 1917-05-26
The HARRISON TIMES.
J. r. NEWMAN, Editor.
$3.50 PER YEAR.
M. & N. A. TIME TABLE.
MnrAl ba,J


North Bound
No. leaves $40 a. m. for Selig-
man, Joplin, Fayetteville, Fort Smith,
Springfield, Mo, and ST. Louis.
No. ? leaves $3.50 p. m. for Joplin.
Connection for Springfield, Mo, st.
Louis, Mo, Tulsa, Okla, Oklahoma
City, Okla, and Kansas City, Mo.
South Bound.
; No. 8 arrives from Jopinl0:4O p. m.
No. l leaves las p. m, all points
south, Little Rock, Ark, Hoxie, Ark,
Memphis, Tenn.
w. T. HARRINGTON, Ticket Agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
Occasional Outburst of En-
thusiasm Greets Wash
ington Tidings
Pacihst Is Mcbbed
Opera Audience Cheers Star
Spangled Banner" Five
Minutes

New York last night read the heavy
black headlines of the extras which
told OF nation that had turned its
back on note paper and was bucklIns
on its armor for war. New York
listened TO the hoarse sing-song OF the
newsboys crying calamity through its
streets. And then the city wen: on
about it's business or its pleasure seek
ing. a little graver. a LITTLE more
thoughtful, perhaps, but quite calm r.
almost Indifferent to the tremendous
crisis.
Here and there an emotional few
stirred themselves to enthusiasm. The
audience in the Metropolitan cheered
for five minutes when the orchestra
played THE Star-Spangled Banner"
Another and less correct assemblBgc
at Seventh Avenue and l2jth Street
mobbed man who was shreking pac-
ifsm from the tail of truck But
that was all. Only the chant OF the
extra shouters tod the city at large
that the United States had stood up to
meet the war.
on Fourteenth Street the human tide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
action at Last" Shouts
Army Officer, Hearing
of Wilson's Speech
"Orders" Halt Debate
Guard Members Cheer News
and Organ Calls Decla-
ration Excellent

Action at last" declared regular
army officer, when news Of President
Wilson's speech to Congress rcacher
Governors Island last night. The
war news" was received direct from
Washington by telephone, and within
few minutes every officer and en-
listed man on the island had heard il.
Orders" prevented discussion OF the
news, but could not entirely repress
the enthusiasm and delight with which
it was received by both rank and file.
"A chance for real work" "No more
Mexican fdding," and Three cheers
for the President these were com
ments which rose above discipline 20
find expression.
The three cheers actually were given
by members Of the National Guard,
and the various city armories rang
with the shouts Of the men as the vel
come news gradually filtered in.
excellent. excellent" said Major
General John +. Organ. commander of
the New York State troops. when he
learned of the Presidents decision.
The general asked eagerly for details,
| ut refused to comment further. basing
his refusal on the ground that "a mill
tary man ought not to talk too much
officials of the Navy Yard were
among the first to receive the news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
Sufragists Offer
Their Aid for War
America Must Strike Hard for
Democracy, New York
Women Declare

The clubwomen and suffragists of the
city responded bravery when the news
from Washington reached New York,
and offers of service came from all or
CARNATIONS of women. Mrs. Raymond
Brown, ce-president of the Woman
Suffrage Party, said:
This is a war for democracy. and
hope this country will not be divided
against itself. We must strike hard
to shorten the struggle as much as pos
sible ard end the suffering. Certain
~. we should send troops abroad. The
sufragists, know, will be the first to
place their lives and all they have at
the service of the country"
Miss Alice Carpenter. chairman of
the Woman's Party Of New York City,
said:
I'VE must 90 in with all our strength
as one Of the Allies. We must send
men to France as soon as possible. We
should have sent them before"
Miss Mary Garrett Hay. chairman Of
the Woman Suffrage Party promised
that the suffragsts would take steps
Immediately to fulfill the offers of SER
vice they made to the government the
day diplomatic relations were broken.
an standing with the men, and fight
ing shoulder 10 shoulder with them,
she said. I'VE will not forget or neglect
our campaign for the ballot"
Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch. former
president Of the Women's Political
Union, said:
at is the right thing to do. and it
will BE- splendid discipline for this
country. TIE issue at stake is the
issue of right and Of democracy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
News from Capital
Makes Aero Club Act
Woodhouse Delighted; Gov
errors Vote to Mobilize
Civilian Air Resources

On receipt Of a message from Wash
ington telling Of the Presidents cal!
for state of war with Germany the
board Of governors Of the Aero Club
of America met and voted TO take i'm
mediate steps for the mobilization Of
civilian aviation resources.
Henry Woodsouse. a governor Of the
club, SAID last night:
we are all delighted with the news.
We have already an offer of twenty
splendid seaplanes. and 100 men with
knowledge of aviation have volunteered
their services. We will start tO-mor-
row with the establishment Of aviation
schools and will start Immediately TO
train aviators with the resources we
have at hand.
For military reasons am not a.,
liberty to say just how our air forces
will be used. but can say that they are
essential jus. now at this port. and
their work ill be demonstrate within
a short while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03

from Washington, but all asserted that
rules called for absolute silence" and
withheld comment. Bluejackets we're
less reticent, however. and those enjoy
ing shore leave held high revelry in
Sands Street and environs. Celebrating
the news" until CLOSING time" and
even after.
The consensus Of opinion among Of
icers Of the army, navy and militia was
that the United States would be able
TO make a good showing" One Of the
first results Of the Presidents action,
army men believe. would be the passage
o. one of the two army bills now be-
fore the House and Senate-the Cham
berlain bill and the measure introduced
by Representative Kahn. Of California.
The general impression in military
circles was that President Wilson in.
tends the army Of 100000 above the
present authorized strength OF the
country's military force 20 be conscript-
ed AZ once as a force to be sent abroad.
Officers agreed that u such a force
were assembled Immediately it would
be at least six months before it would
be ready for field service. Meanwhile.
however small bodies OF men who have
qualified as soldiers could be sent TO
Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
Former Pro-Cermans Join
in Supporting Presi-
dents Stand
Kirchwey Is for War
Fighting Now the Only Road
to Peace, Former Paci-
fist Says

No matter what their sentiments re-
card;rg war had been, tho news that
President Wilson had asked Congress
TO declare that a formal state of bellig-
crcncy existed against Germany last
night welded the spirit Of every resi-
den. O. New York into a single, unified,
patriotic desire to support the Prcsi-
den, and Congress IN whatever action
it may take.
Paoifs,s. former pro-Gcrmans. pa
,riots. soldiers. became first and fore
most American citizens, willnv TO serve
their country, II they could nelp in any
way.
Interviews on ;hc address follow:
WILLIAM J. SCHIEFFTLIN: From
HrSt reports the Presidents message
seems 10 have met the hest expectations
OF the country. His decision 10 carry
the war on 20 q successful conclusion
i'm cooperation with the Allies is the
strong course, and Congress canno; help
but follow il. / believe all rcd bloodcd
Americans VIII be delighted with his
words"
GEORGE ". kIRCHWEY. president
American Peace Society: THE only
road TO peace is war. and that is good
pacifst doctrine from now on. Lots
Of US have hoped that war might be
avoided. but we have seen it could not
be for long. The only thing to do is
to fight and fight hard. One can't play
at war Such a message as that of
President Wilson was inevitable. and !
do not believe there will be any di-
vided sentiment on the outcome
J. G. PHELPS STOKES: president
Wilson has done entirely the right
.hing. and hope Congress will back
him NJ TO the fullest extent
GEORGE SYLVESTER WRECK,
proprietor Of "Viereck's Weekly for
merly "Thc Fatherland': 81 have pub
Eshcd nv views of the situation in
recent issue Of my weekly. ! agree
completely with the statement issued
to-day by Senator La Toilette. can
say nothing else until Congress has
acted. and then, as loyal citizen
shall obey that decision
HENRY MIELKE, of the German
Historical Society: "lf Congress sees
fit to- 60 10 war every American should
hack up that body and support the GOV,
ernment Of his country. Congress Will
sanction the message of the President"
CAPTAIN RAYNAL c. BOILING, re:
serve aviation officer: 81 approve OF
the sentiment and trust ii will be car
RED out promptly with vigor, Tho
aviation feature of modern warfare IS
an important factor. AT present we
are not particularly we'll equipped, bur
with declaration Of war at hand tins
branch will be speeded up. and once
started will move rapidly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-03
To Pay Soldier Employees

The banking firm of Lsdenburg, Thai
mann & Co.. % Broad Street, announced
Yesterday that all employees in active
military service will receive full sala-
ries and have their positions retained
for them. A number of employees have
already made application to attend the
Plattsburg camps.