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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Vote in Patronized District.

In response to queries by tax pay CTS, Attorney General John D. Ar buckle announced his opinion that transference from one district to an other in the same county has no ef- feet on1fhe right to vote in the dis trict patronized but that when a transfer is made to another county and the person making the transfer remains resident of the county not entitled to vote in the county to which he has been transferred.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Many Flee Draft Law.

Spokane. Wash.-Amertcan citizens of conscriptive age are crossing fhe border int9 Canada in large numbers, according 10 United States Immigra- tion Inspector Alfred H. Richardson here. He said there is an equally large movement of young Canadians into this country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Two Towns Incorporate.

Two towns filed incorporation ar ticles, West Helena, Phillips county. and Elm Springs, Washington county. The former towns petition fer ineor- poration was granted by the county court April ?, and the latters April 21. The Pine Bluff Iron Works filed it's certificate of dissolution and sur rendered it's charter
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
nenmark Heavv L oser-

London-A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says that since the beginning of the war Denmark has lost 150 ships through submarines or mines, accom- panied by the deaths of 210 Danish seamen.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
TORNADO SWEEPS
 GENITAL ILLINOIS
SECOND VISITATION SWEEPS THE SOUTHERN END OF STATE
 WlLLlSVILLE DESTROYED.
FULLY 2,0O0 ARE HOMELESS
Property Loss in First Storm That Hit Center of State Will Weach Proba- bIy $2,ooo, ,ooo-Mattoon Suffered
 50 Killed in the First Storm.

* * a. * * * * * * St. Louis.--A report was reeeiY- # ed here from Duqoin, H., that q tornado killed several persons and .
 * devastated a wide area near Mur- g
 physboro. The village of WillisvilIe, in B Perry County, Illinois, ivtually was destroyed by a tornado, ae- * cording to advices coming over < the wire of the Mobile & Ohio $ Railroad Company No loss of * life was reported. Willisville has + a population of about 700 '' * * * j.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Orders Special Election.

The governor issued a proclamation calling special election in Craighead county to elect a sheriff to succeed Mark Phillips, deceased. The date set is June 26, at the time when dele gates to the constitutional convention are to be elected Several candidates mak seek the place, among them Roy Sharp. The governor will appoint a temporary sheriff, who will be satis- factory to all candidates.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
To Take $25 100000.

New York.-The First National Bank of New York has subscribed for $25, 100000 of Liberty Loan bonds. This and the United States Steel Cor poration subscription for the same amount are the largest yet received.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

A deal has been completed where by the Trumbull Steel Company of Warren, Ohio, disposes of it's control. ling interest in Fort Smith Spelter Company of Fort Smith. The Fort Smith Company has been re-organized and will increase it's capital stock to $500. GOO.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Use Much Ammunition

London.-Gen. Sir William R. Rob- ertson, chief of the imperial staff at army headquarters, said in an address that in the last five or six weeks the British had expended 200, poo tons of ammunition in France alonA.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Meat Ia S1 pn,, pnund

Paris.-With the na8guration of the regime of two mcarless days a week the price went to Sl a pound, and vegetables and fish followed the upward tendency.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Naval Schools Open.

Mexico City. - The new naval schools in Mazatlan, on the Pacific, and Campeche, on the Gulf of Meli- co, will be formally opened this month.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
NUMBER 13

Fifteen people all but three of them white, are known to be dead, and many are seriously injured, a. the result of a destructive torna- Go which struck Mississippi county, leaving a trail of deaths. injuries and complete devastation of property in ils wake and completely disrupting wire service over a wide area. Among tie injured are several whose wounds probably Will prove fatal, and it is ex- pecred that the death list will eX- c5ed 25.
 Every physician in BIytheyille an1 other nearby towns. and mist of the abIe-bodied men of this' section are engaged in relief work, aiding the ln- jured and trying to find the dead or mafmed among the ruins of their homes. Communication is almost i'm possible in many directions, because of broken wires and high water, and it is feared that the list of dead and injured will be much increased when reports from all parts of this section are available. Scores of houses were demolished, and the total damage to property will reach a heavy sum. Men who have visited the scene say that they have little doubt that 9 have been killed and at least 50 injured, many of them perhaps fatally
 The majority of he deaths and in- iuries and the heaviest property dam age. it is thought occurred. at Cot tonwood Point, on Big Lake about eight miles from here, where seven are known to be dead, and many more are reported missing. At Cot l tonwood Point the storm swept many houses on the banks of the lake into the water. killing several in the Wrecks of the buildings and drowning others in the lake It is estimated that 30 houses, most of them belong- ing to market hunters, were swept into the water. The water from Lit tie River has made travel difficult, and the roads in some directions are im- passable. Physicians who visited the scene had to go far out of their way. through Manila, where they were joined by other doctors and rescuers. At the latest report seven had died at Cottonwood Point,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
SinnIe Term of Office.

Washing single term amendment to the constitution was proposed by Senator Gore, who would make it apply to both the president and vice president.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
BrsZiPs Status in War.

Rio Janeiro.-It is believed that Brazil will shortly revoke the decree of neutrality as affecting the war be tween the United States and Ger many.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Perfnct Renister- Plan

Washington.-Pre to regis ter 1O,OO0,000 young men for military service on June 5 are proceeding swiftly throughout the country,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Notrebe and Clancy, planters of Reydel, bought 1,5S3 acres of farm land from B. L. SoIIars and son O. Pine Bluff for S45,000. and also paid SfI850 for the growing crops on the place. 2S mules, eight horses and farming implements. The land adjoins 900 acres owned by Notrebe and Clancy
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
TOLD IN | F~,pr HINES

Dr. W Y. Lowe of Pine Bluff has been named instructor for a first aid class in Pine Bluff by Maj. c. H. Con- nor. surgeon for the IT. s. Anny at Washington. Dr Lowe is preparing to organize a class.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
Gasoline Up TWO cents.

New York.-The Standard Oil Com, pany of New York nnbuneed an ad- vance of two cents a gallon in the price of gasoline.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Many employees of the Missouri Pa eific Railway, at McGehee. are sign ing up for service in the engineering corps of the army, which will be sent to France at an early date. Several clerks in local offices have filled out application blanks and are ready for the call.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Dick Elder of Forrest City receiv. ed seven carloads of pure-bred Hol- stein cattle. He will use them to stock a new ranch he is opening up in the St. Francis valley south of Proctor. The cattle came from Okla homa
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Seventeen cars of strawberries have been shipped from Batesville up to date. They are fine, but the crop will not likely come up to the first estimate, owing to unfavorable weather.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

B. F Scott. a former resident of Knoble. will build a four mill here. He will begin immediately so that Ire may get advantage of the present wheat crop in Greene and Clay coun- ties.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Twenty Stuttgart residents have signed membership in local organi. zation of the Red Cross Society and have asked that charter be issued to them.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Hedbron church. in the country about six miles southeast of Kings land was destroyed by fire.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The Arkansas State Council for De- fense issued an address at Little Rock to the people of the state urging all patriotic citizens and organizations in Arkansas to make arrangements at once to hold in all the cities, towns and voting precincts of the state on June 5 public meetings where patriot fe programmes will be given. Meet ings may be held in churches, school houses, or other convenient places. The initiative may be taken by any individual or organization. Time and place may be fixed according to local convenience.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

For some time a large barrel paint cd red has been the traffic guide in leading business street of BentonvilIe, but the barrel has been replaced by a G0-foot flag pole surmounted by the flag.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Hereafter all felony cases that de- velop in police circles at Fort Smith will be disposed of in Police Court. Mayor J. H, Wright announces. h. stead of permitting justices of the peace to conduct the preliminary ex, aminations and get the fees.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The strawberry crop for Washing ton county exclusive Of local con- sumption and express shipments, has brought in so far S16O,000.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

\ 4e-pace folder describing Heber Springs and Gleburne county is being issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Chicago.-More than 100 persons were crushed to death in the twin ey- clones that went rushing across the State of Illinois and then spent their force in Western Indiana.
 Wire communication with the stricken districts is being slowly re- stored The best available figures on the known dead at an early hour were as follows: Mattoon. H., 50; Charles ton, H., 37; .Westervelt, H., 6; Mo- desto, H., 2: Manhattan Ill, and At- cinity, 3; Joliet, H., vicinity, 1; Peo- tone, IL, 1 Hebron, Ind, 3; Black Hawk, Ind, ?.
 Large gangs of rescue workers are stsl digging in the ruins at Charles ton and Mattoon in the belief that more bodies may be uncovered. Many farming communities directly in the path of the storm have not been heard from and at least a score of the eco injured victims are reported dying. The death list may. reach 125.
 Early estimates place the property damage at between $1.000.000 and g. 000,000.
 Sunrise revealed Matt9on had lost 50 known dead with a score of per sons still missing. 5oo injured, some of whom may die, and suffered the de- vastation of 140 blocks of homes in the north par of the city. The wind razed 496 homes and partly destroy ed 146 more, rendering 1000 persons homeless. These are being housed with friends, in public buildings. or n tent> refuge in=PeteHson Park.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Alton, Hl.-A tornado struck Nodes to, H., 56 milrs northeast of this city, causing many casualties and heavy property damasa- according 10 q report received heee Wire commu nicat.on with the town has been .n- terTUpted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Dr. ". F. Dunaway, a state inspee- tor. and County Demonstrator Dan- iels of Malvern are busy building dip. ping vats for the enforcement of the tick eradication law.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Nattoon, Ill.-About 50 persons wore killed and more shan 800 were injured when a tornado struck Mat toon The entire business section ef inc town is wiped aa1 and upward of 2,oo0 are homeless.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The streets in the business portion Of Searcv are being oiled. One coat has been put on.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Magnolia inspectors vii. begin the work of cattle tick eradication in this locality at once with the inspection of the vats, Dipping will begin June 1. 1t is planned to have every COW in the county dipped once each II days
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Mrs. V. 4. Beeson has been notified cf her appointment by Governor Trough as delegates to attend the Ma tional Charities Conference, which will meet in Pittsburgh, Pa, June 10 13. Mrs. Beeson is associate edi- tor of the Morrilton Headlight and 6 member of the Arkansas Press Asso- citation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Vice President Thomas B. Marshall will lecture in Helena on Saturday, June g, under the auspices of a chau- tauqua which will open its engage ment here on June ' for one week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Truck growers around BIevins arc now sending lettuce and cabbage 70 Northern markets.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The school hoard of Magnolia Spn- cial School District will begin plans for the erection of a modern high school building in Nagonia within the next few weeks
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The Lockesburg Tribune says two widows in the vicinity of that town are supporting themselves by felIiug trees and splitting the trees into stove wood. One of the widows sent her children to school at Lockesburg last winter and one of the children won medal
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The business of shipping cream, which began at Rogers little more than a year ago. has steadily increas- cd until now between D and 50 farmers ship cream regularly. The receipts average S7 per COW per month, or total of over S1,5OO per month.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Wild cane that grows along the up per White River is in seed for the first time in the memory of the old est inhabitants in this section of the country No one ever remembers sec ing it in seed before al any time The seed comes in punches at the top of the stalk and resembles small wheat
 Members of the county registration board-Shertff w G. Hutton, chair man; Dan D. Quinn, secretary, and Dr. c. s. Pettus of Little Rock took the oath required for registration boards. The oath was administered by Judge Lea of the first division cir cult court.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

A. C. Seawel is organizing a new company of the 4. N. c. at Melville.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

At a meeting held at TexarKana 1t was decided that TeX8rkana will have a cbautauqua this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

A Y. M. c. A has been organize I at Rogers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

\ contract for $2oo0 worth of in- gredfents to be used in the dipping Vats of Union county has been let to the Pye-Taylor Drug Company of El Dorado.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The congregation of the M. r. Church, South at RusselIyille voted to send to President Wilson and 10 Congressman H. M. Jaeoway a reso- lntion against brewing and distilling liquors during the War.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

II was definitely announced that the William Haas & Son handle fac tory will move their plant to Fayerta- vile from Pine Bluff at the earliest conVenieuce
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

James l.. Smith, a farmer near Knobel. cut eight acres of alfalfa and realized $175 from the crop. in the field. Farmers bought it at $15 a ton.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

w A. Jones, a Confederate veteran living at Denning, has little Testa- ment which was taken from the lInap- sack of a Federal soldier in Virginia in August, 1864
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Paris.-Marshal Joffra and former Premier Viviani arrive at Brest on their return from the United States.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The Bank of Fordyce has subscrib- ed for $70,O00 government certificates for itself and it's customers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The Ashley County Teachers In stitute will be held at Hamburg June IS to %
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Plans have been made for the or. ganization of home guard at Bod cav.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01
SHORT ARKA--S1S ITEMS.

SHORT ARkA%SS1 1S IT EMS.
 Following an agreement at the Con- way council meeting the Street and Alley and Finance Committees met with County Judge F. L. Smith and agreed upon plans for improving the unpaved streets. It was agreed to put township gangs to work at grad ing As soon as possible a contract will be made for dragging the dirt streets.
 Notrebe and Clancy, planters of Reydel, bought 1.5S3 acres of farm land from B. L. SoIlars and son O. Pine Bluff for S45,00O. and also paid s17850 for the growing crops on the place. 2S mules, eight horses and farming implements. The land adjoins 900 acres owned by Notrebe and Clancy
 A deal has been completed where by the Trumbull Steel Company of Warren, Ohio disposes of it's control. ling interest in Fort Smith Spelter Company of Fort Smith The Fort Smith Company has been re-organizpd and will increase it's capital stock to s50000O.
 Dick Elder of Forrest City receiv- ed seven carloads of pure-bred Hol- stein cattle. He will use them to stock new ranch he is opening up in the St. Francis valley. south of Proctor. The cattle came from Okla homa.
 B. P. Scott. a former resident of Knohle. will build a flour mill here. He will begin immediately, so that lre may get advantage of the present wheat crop in Greene and Clay coun- ties.
 Vice President Thomas R. Marshall will lecture in Helena on Saturday. June g, under the auspices of a chau- tauqua which will open its engage ment here on June ' for one week.
 The school hoard of Magnolia Spo- cial School District will begin plans for the erection of a modern high school building in Magonia within the next few weeks.
 II was definitely announced that the William Haas x Son handle fac g,,y- yf-t7f ,,,o,-, #l,-tr, ,,1o,,4 - T-----..- vile from Pine Bluff at the earliest i convenience.
 \ contract for s2OoO worth of in- gredfents to be used in the dipping Vats of Union county has been let to the Pye-TayIor Drug Company of Fl Dorado.
 James l.. Smith, farmer near Knobel, cut eight acres of alfalfa and realized $175 from the crop. in the field. Farmers bought it at $15 a ton.
 The Lockesburg Tribune says two widows in the vicinity of that town are supporting themselves by felling trees and splitting the trees into stove wood. One of the widows sent her children to school at Lockesburg last winter and one of the children won medal.
 pr. W F. Dunaway, a state inspee- tor and County Demonstrator Dan- iels of Malvern are busy building dip. ping vats for the enforcement of the tick eradication law
 Hereafter all felony cases that de vGlop in police circles at Fort Smith will be disposed of in Police Court, Mayor j. H. Wright announces. h. stead of permitting justices of the peace to conduct the preliminary ex. aminations and get the fees.
 Seventeen cars of strawberries have been shipped from Batesville up to date. They are fine, but the crop
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

The Bank of Prescott and the First State Bank have erected large flags and have installed flashlights which play on them at night
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-01

Ground for the erection of Mena's new $50.O00 postofice building has been broken.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Zion Lutheran Choir to
Sing Easter Cantata

The choir of Zion Lutheran church.
of thirty-fve voices, will give under
the direction of Professor E. J.
Decevee, of the Conservatory of Mu-
sic. Dubois beautiful and dramatic
cantata, THE Last Seven Words of
Christ"
The choir will be assisted by Fred
Lutz, baritone, who as former SOLO
ist in the choir is pleasurably remem-
bered. The words open with a soprano
solo. "Harken Unto Me, All Ye That
Pass By" followed by the baritone
solo. Father forgive them, for they
know not what they do" This is sue
oeeded by the dramatic and brilliant
chorus. HE of death is worthy" Part
II, called The second word" opens
with beautiful solo, This day shalt
thou be with me in Paradise" and
the chorus with Laritone and soprano
obligato, Remember me, when thou
comest unto Thy kingdom" Part III
opens with baritone solo and chorus,
Woman, behold thy son." followed
bya soprano and alto duet and chorus.
rs there mortal" The fourth word
opens with the beautiful baritone solo.
My God, why hast thou forsaken
me-" followed by the chorus, Vale!
Thou that would'st destroy the tenn
pie" The work concludes with the
final solo and chorus, Father, into
Thy hands, 1 commend my spirit" and
the chorus, "It is finished"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
THURSDAY EVENING.

to health as ever was the common
drinking cup" said DR.. Guilford. "In
choosing their toothpicks. restaurant
patrons invariably pick up a number
and often drop several back into the
dish again. Germs thus deposited on
toothpick may be directly trans
ferred to the person who puts it in his
mouth. The managers of public eat
ing places must either serve individual
toothpicks or none at ALL"
When asked concerning the cafeteria
plan of allowing the patron to choose
knife, fork and spoon, DR.. Guilford
said that he intended to investigate
the possibility of transmission of dis
ease in this way,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Railways Plan to
Operate AS One System
When Hostilities Open
BY associated Press

New York, April s. For war SER
will be operated practically as one
system. They expect to handle all
government business without seriously
interfering with the nations normal
commerce. A statement issued by
Fairfax Harrison, president of the
Southern Railway. and general chair
man of the special committee on Ma
tional Defense of the American Rail-
way Association, says that the rail-
roads have arranged to give to the
preferential use of all
facilities which may be needed for ma
tional defense.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05

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