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Hilton of Moro. and Prof. L. Y. Whit
tington who has been in charge of the
school at Haynes, are applicants for
the place.
Supplementary to the usual show
at the Majestic tent on Monday eve
ming, August 10. there will be very
attractive film showing in detail the
principle and operation of the famous
Willys-Knight moror. We have char
tered this theatre for that evening
and beg to invite every one and all
their friends on Monday evening, Au-
gust 10. Admission free Compli-
ments of Karicofe & Co. al
John Mikken, well known and SUBJ
stantial farmer residing near Mari
anna, was painfully injured Satur-
day afternoon during an electrical
storm. He had sought shelter from
the rain under a wagon and while
crouched under the vehicle lightning
struck nearby tree. hurting a small
piece of timber against Mr.. Mikken
with terrific force. He was stunned
by the impact of the blow and by the
electrical shock and sustained body
wound, but has since recovered from
his injury.
Supplementary to the usual show
at the Majestic tent on Monday eve
ming, August 10, there will be very
attractive film showing in detail the
principle and operation of the famous
Willys-Knight moror. We have char
tered this theatre for that evening
and beg to invite every one and all
their friends on Monday evening, Au-
gust Is. Admission free Compli-
ments of Karicofe & Co. ali
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Notice of Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that /, the
undersigned, as commissioner acting
under and by virtue of the authority
conferred on me by decree of the
Lee Chancery Court dated July 18th,
1917, in certain cause therein pend
ing wherein James and Echols were
plaintiffs and Sam and Mary Penn
berton were defendants, will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st. 1917
at the front door of the court house
in the city of Mariana, Lee county,
Arkansas. offer for sale to the high
est and best bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described lands towit:
The southeast quarter of the south
west quarter of section fifteen in
township two north of range one west
WITNESS my hand and seal this
the End day of August. 1917.
r. G. APPLE,
(66) Commissioner.
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Notice of Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that l, the
undersigned. as commissioner acting
under and by virtue of the authority
conferred on me by a decree of the
Lee Chancery Court dated July 10th,
1917, in certain cause therein
pending wherein William Gadsen is
plaintiff and George Kaiser is defen-
dant, will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st. 1917
at the front door of the court house
in the city of Mariana, Lee County,
Arkansas, offer for sale to the high
est and best bidder, for cash the fol-
lowing described lands. towit:
The West Half of the Southeast
quarter of section three, township
three north and range four east, con-
tanning 80 acres. Said lands will be
sold for the purpose of paying GER
tain debt mentioned in the decree.
WITNESS my hand and seal this
the End day of August, 1917.
r. G. APPLE,
(6O Commissioner
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Notice Of Commissioners Sale

Notice is hereby given that ], the
undersigned. as commissioner acting
under and by virtue of the authority
conferred on me by decree of the
Lee Chancery Court dated July 18th,
1917, in a certain cause therein pend
ing wherein the Helena Hoop Com
pany was plaintiff and W. T. Bird
song and r. H. Hazen were defend
ants, will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st. 1917
at the front door of the court house
in the city of Mariana, Arkansas,
offer for sale to the highest bidder
upon credit of three months with
approved security the following des-
cribed lands towit:
The south half of the northeast
quarter, and the northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter, and the east
half of the southeast quarter of sec
ton IL; also the west half of the
northwest quarter of section IL, all
in township one north and range four
east.
The purchaser will be required to
give note for the purchase money
with security to be approved by the
commissioner.
WITNESS my hand and seal this
the End day of August, 1917.
r. G. APPLE.
(e5) Commissioner
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COURIER-INDEX AID PULLS
GROCERY ORDER FROM
DENVER, COLORADO.

The L. w. Vernon grocery store IN
Mariana may be rather modest
business institution, but Mr.. Yer
mons unique way of advertising his
goods certainly brings results. Not
only do Mariana and Lee county
people respond to his trade announce
ments in a manner that is very graft
flying to Mr.. Vernon, but in at least
one instance the pulling power of his
advertising and the high STANDARD
of his merchandise have brought re-
turns from far-off Colorado.
Mrs. Packie ]. jefferson Of 2642
California street. Denver, COL, has
been dissatisfied with the kind OF
flour sold to her by the Denver mer-
chants. Through a relative OF MI.
Vernon who resides in Denver Mrs
Jefferson's attention was called TO
the famous Gold Leaf flour sold by
the Vernon grocery store. Of course
the first tidings of Gold Leaf SUPER
iority reached the Rocky Mountain
city through the columns of the Cour-
ier-Index. The result was Mr. YER
non yesterday received an order from
Mrs. Jeffeson for a small amount OF
Gold Leaf flour to be sent to her py
parcels post. The order was tllleo
yesterday and today the package Is
enroute to Denver. Perhaps TINS
brand of flour can be secured from
Denver grocers. The point is MI
Vernon believes in telling the people
about his merchandise, and by SO 40
ing creates a demand for his GOODS.
Operating store without the anu
of advertising is like throwing KISS
to your sweetheart in the dark. lou
may know what you are doing pu'
she doesn't.
Perhaps your goods are superior
in quality and maybe your price y
very attractive But if you attrac,
people to our store you MUST zen
them what you have and the price IN
ducements you offer.
The success of the mail Oh
houses is due, not to their wonderiu'
purchasing power, but to the adVei'
Using campaign they conduct.
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The old sheet iron shed east of the
building recently vacated by the ST
Francis Motor Co., owned by H. B
Derrick, has been torn down. This
building was erected thirty-two years
ago by Mr.. Derrick as feed store.
and at that time there was very few
business houses or residences in
Mariana. The timbers in the build
ing are all cypress, and just as firm
as when the building was erected. Mr..
Derrick will erect a modern brick
building on the lot.
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MANY DIPPING WATTS
NOW IN THE COUNTY
LOCATION. DATES FOR DIPPING
CATTLE AND NAMES OF
INSPECTORS ARE MADE
PUBLIC.

Following is a list of the Lee coun-
ty watts, each group being headed by
the name of the inspector who will
supervise the dipping during this sea-
son.
The date following the name of the
vat indicates the time at which the
firt regular dipping took place in
July and subsequent dippings will be
IA days apart during the season:
w. B. ELLEDGE, Inspector.
Jim Roane. July 5; DR.. w. B.
Snipes, July 6; Homer Thompson,
July 9; L. H. Holtzclaw, July 10;
More, July ~; Fletcher Jones, July
10; Bemis, July 16.
j. d. BEAUCHAMP. Inspector.
J II. Hewitt, July .; i,;,nk Ell
wards tcoD, July 8; George Webb,
July a; j. N. Lyle, July 5; R. L. Der
rick, July 8; j. B. Markham, July 10;
Chas. G. Taylor, July IL; Bud Blair,
July IL.
t. l.. WHITESIDE, Inspector.
j. R. FELTON,, July 2; w. B. Mann.
July 3; John Jacks, July 8; F. c. Dan
mellow, July IL; j. F. Hughes, July
10; Brickeys, -; Lige Conner -.
w. H. JAMES, Inspector.
j. L. West, July 2; w. P. Bray, July
3; j. F. Holub, July 5; ]. r. Walton.
July Z; Oak Forrest, July 8; Fred
Waldrup, July 10; W. H. Oxiner, July
81.
Four or five more watts will be con-
structed soon. The inspectors state
the above program is subject to
change.
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Negro Sunday School Convention.


The convention of the Negro Bap-
fist Sunday School Association, COM
posed of the counties of Lee, Phillips.
Monroe and Desha, which was held
in this city closed Wednesday night.
after one of the most successful meet
ings of its history. A special prayer
service was held Tuesday for DIR. f.
c. Morris, president of the National
Baptist convention, who is very i'll at
his home in Helena The doctor is
one of the most noted colored divines
in the entire south, and he is often
called upon to make actresses in many
of the northern states. The present
convention is the first in thirty-eight
years that the doctor has failed to be
present. DIR. T. S. Sanerfer, presi-
dent of the State Sunday School, lead
the special services. The officers
elected for the coming year are L..
F. Newsom. Mariana, President: H.
j. Jones, Helena, Vice President: S.
c. Campbell, Helena, Recording Sec
rotary; Hattie E. Gunnison, Snow
Lake, Corresponding Secretary; G. w.
Lowe. Holly Grove, Treasurer. More
than 1000 men, women and children
were to take part in the Sunday
School parade that was to have been
given Wednesday but the rain pre-
vented
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Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha Bap-
fist Association.

The meeting of above association
of colored churches convened in Mari
anna Thursday morning at 900 with
Rev. S. L. Short of Helena. Modera-
tor, S. H. Mckenzie, vice moderator,
and j. M. Washington Recording Sc
cretary. The annual sermon was
preached by Rev. C. Hudson, of Hell
ena. The association will be in ses-
sion here for four days adjourning
Sunday afternoon after services in
all the colored churches. A large
number of delegates are present and
lengthy program is being carried
out.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS


Miss Anna Patton Of Little Rock.
has been here the past week, the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Mckee.
Mrs. David Webb Of Forrest City.
and her sister, Miss Hughes of Hay
mes, were visitors in the city Monday.
Miss Emily Smith who has been
visiting Mrs. C. A. Hughes, has re-
turned to her home at Coldwater,
Miss.
Miss Esther Horne who is now en-
ployed in an insurance office in Para
gould. spent Sunday here with home
folks.
Miss Willie Whitsitt, stenographer
and clerk in the office of Circuit
Clerk Guy Apple, is taking her an
Hual vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery
Of Jonesboro, were called here Teus-
day by the death of Mrs. Montgom-
ery's father, Prof. Thos. A. Futrall.
All your foot ills can be easily cur
ed Consult the specialist at Gill
berg's today or tomorrow. Absolute
ly free. No obligation on your part.
"a
Alec Nelson, employed at the plant
of the Mariana Ice and Storage
Company, has been called to Augusta
to join his company in the state
guard
Mrs w. P. Harris and Little Louise
Clark returned Wednesday evening
from Little Rock where they spent
ten days as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. E. Wood.
A. S. Sutton and wife motored here
from Little Rock the latter part of
last week and upon their return they
were accompanied by Mrs. o. C. SUIT
ton and daughter, Miss Elizabeth.
Earle Mayo and wife left Sunday
for Forrest City where they joined
Mrs. Mayo's parents. Rev. Evans and
wife, in an auto trip to Hot Springs
where they will spend a week or ten
days.
Are you troubled with corns or
bunions? Do your feet inch or per-
spire? Do you have trouble getting
shoes to fit? Today and tomorrow
an expert is at Gilberg's. Every
man. woman and child in Mariana
and Lee county is invited to come to
Gilberg's and get free advise on foot
troubles. Read the very interesting
announcement on another page. "a
Prof. j. c. Futrall, president of the
University of Arkansas at Fayctte-
vile. and Mrs. Futrall, IRE spending
the week here, having been called to
Mariana by the death of Prof. Thos.
A. Futrall.
Miss Annie Bloomberg and Harry
Latham of Cotton Plant, and Mrs. H.
j. Warshavsky and daughter, Miss
Selma of Forrest City, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Nathan
Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Friedman and son, David
Bernard, have gone to Yazoo City
Miss. on a visit with relatives and
friends. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Friedman's sister, Miss Esther
Goldstein, who has been here on a
visit.
j. A. Reid who left here last fall,
has returned to Mariana and has
resumed his former position in Gil
berg's shoe store. Mrs. Reid is in
jackson, Miss, but will come to
Mariana as soon as Mr.. Reid Sc
cures quarters.
Judge j. A. Plummer stated yes
terday that the appointment of a sue
cessor to the late Prof Thos. A. Flu
trail, county superintendent of edu-
cation, was a matter that rests with
the governor. 1t is understood Prof.
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Mr.. Wagner Leaves SUNDAY.

Eli G. Wagner will leave Sunday
for New Orleans where he will spend
two weeks recuperating. He will then
go to New York and other eastern
cities where he will spend two weeks
buying fall and winter goods for his
store here. During his absence Mrs.
Wagner will have charge of the bust
ness here.
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TAKEN UP.

Two hogs. One small black bar
row marked crop off right, upper
half crop off left, weigh about 40
pounds. The other black and white
spotted sow, weigh IT'S pounds, crop
off right ear, upper half crop and
underbit in left ear. These hogs will
be sold August 10 if not claimed.
G. B. BRITAIN,
]. p. Union Township. II
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Bennett Freeman who is spending
the major portion of his time in Bly,
theville where he recently opened a
modern five and ten cent store, was
here the latter part of last week. He
stood his physical examination in the
military draft in order that he might
leave at once for New York City to
purchase goods for his store here
and at Blytheville. He was accepted
for military service by the examiners.
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Newell on Vacation.

P. F. Newell, farm demonstrate
is taking his annual vacation OF N
teen DAYS. He left yesterday morn.
inc in his car on an overland TRIP ~
Little Rock and Hot Springs nc
was accompanied on the trip by leu.
dy Claywell and Dan FELTON, botn u
whom will return to Mariana tooay.
Mr. Newell will return to resume ~
duties as demonstrator on August -
In the meantime matters that req
his attention should be referred y
Glenn Leary, secretary Of the OO''
mercial Club.
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ESTRAYED NOTICE

One bay mare. two or three years
old, about Is hands high, no mark or
brand. This mare will be sold on
August Is if not claimed prior to that
date.
G. b. BRITAIN,
J. p. Union ssiwnship. all
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A new shaving mug has a lamp in
its base for the purpose Of heating
the water.
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Shoes. furniture and rice are IN ~
mand at Tunis. Africa.
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1t Certainly
Satisfies

Daggetts fountain service meets every
demand of the most exacting and discrim-
mating taste. Only the best and purest
products are handled. Every possible care
and precaution is exercised to guard against
impurities. Our efforts to make this the
sas have met with flattering success The
crods come here because we give the kind
of service and the quality of fountain pro-
ducts that appeal to them. You'll like our
creams. ices and drinks, too. The chances
are your friends trade here. Suppose you
get the 'Daggett habit 1t makes for
summer comfort
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J. P. Union 'wnship. I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27
SEN ATOR RORAH'S SPEECH
Brilliant U!terance Teeming With
tmericanisi, and Fire.

In his brilliant speech, teemln%
with :Amelicanism and fire, Senator
Borah. of Ida!,o, said to the Scnat"
yesterday:
II can only speak for myself alone.
/ did not vote for war out OF SYM
pathy for France as much as }
svmpathize with and admire tina.
brave, and chivalrous people. ] voted
for war because our own people had
been murdered and because we were
warned that the slaughter would be
renewed. could see nothing IN the
future save continued wrongs and
outrapes. humiliation and national
degradation.
~ did not vote for war to spread
democracy through Europe, though
in common with my countrymcn,
would be glad to see every KING
ox;led among men, and dynastic
mower swept into the refuse or MS
tory.
81 voted foc war to make safe our
own blessed republic, to give to 1t
dignity and honor and security. l
believed that self-respect was lndlS-
ncnsabIe to tie life of democracy;
that while other nations might con-
tirue on in humiliation and degrad'-
tion. a democracy without se!t-rc-
snoct could no longer continue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27
PLOT TO KILL CHICAGOAN.
Man C0nfcsses He and Intended Vie
Tins Wife We're TO be Married.

Chicago, July 27.--A plot to Kill!
.+t;olph Ender. a wealthy coal dealer
was announced as solved ny the po-
lice yesterday when they made pub
lie IN affidavit signed by Sidney H.
Walker, 20 years old, who gave Louis
vile as his home. The document
contained q confession of Walker :
part in the supposed conspiracy and
states that he and Mrs. Lucille En-
der, wife of the intended victim, were
to be married after the husbands s
death. He said. according to the
police, that he had been promised $780,
900 in 4 prenuptial agreement.
The affair came to the attention
of the police when a bartender report
ed that Walker had asked him to Sc
lect some one to assist him in the
conspiracy \ detective posed as a
man willing to aid. received a retainer
of SIS from Walker with a promise
of $500 more when he got through" j"
The arrests of Walker and Mrs. En-
der followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27
DISQUALIFY SEVEN MEN
Seventy-One Men Examined by
Army Surgeon up to Yesterday
Afternoon.

Up to the close of the physical eX-
aminations yesterday evening seven
men out of a possibly seventy-one
/, had been found disqualified by Lieut.
Benjamin Van CaEpen. Of the nedl-
cal reserve corps, u. S. A., who is
in charge Of the rigid physical eX-
animation members Of the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry are undergoing
at the armc.y before they can be
mustered into Fedora! service.
1t is expected that the work Of eX-
amining the men will be completed
this afternoon and that either to-
morrow or Monday the Federal oath
will be taken by the members of the
company found qualified for the SER
vice. LieutenaiL Van Campen is rush
ing the work as much rs possible.
The armory has been virtually
turned into sn armed camp, where
men in uniform are stationed all day
long. Officer; Of the company put
the men through close order drill
several times day. Early this morn
ing the entire quota turned out un
der Second Lieut. Knight for an
early morning drill on Washington
street. On the square in front of the
armory enterprising members Of the
company practice semaphore signal
ling and several are rapidly becom-
ing proficient In this line.
Guard details have been placed at
the entrance to the armory who close
the doorway to everyone not having
particular business with headquar-
ters, and military aspect pervade>
the place. Additional uniforms for
new recruits are expected daily. To
date number Of rockies have had
to drill without the regulation khaki.
The mastering in will be in charge
OF Lieut.. David Lane, U. >. A. ana,
as stated above. will probably take
place Monday. or prossibly tomor-
row. The company will be sworn in
as a unit.
Lipps Brothers. proprictors OF the
restaurant aG IL King street. afe
members of Company G.
with meals ard will do 50 as long
as they remain quartered at the ar
morv. Non-conmissioncd officers OF
tie company take the men up King
street in column of squads three
times day tc their meals, and
when the bugle calls every mem
ber makes Il rush to fal! in. 1t is one
call that is responded 70 on The first
note
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27

shows that she is endowed with a
true artistic sense, as well as that of
writer of power and influence
There is a magnificent view from
the front piazza. through the Warm
Springs Gap westward to the main
chain Of the Alleghanies, separating
Virginia from West Virginia. beyond
which lies the White Sulphur Springs.
Among the visitors now at the
Warm Springs are Bishop Tucker,
coadjutor of Southern Virginia, the
Rev. Giles B. Cook who has had
charge of the Episcopal Church at
these Springs during July. He is:
one of three remaining members of
General Lees staff, and he still bears
the honor of beng. called by his
friends Major Cook as a living wit
ness of his position and gallantry in
the days made immortal by Lee and
his noble army.
The lobby of the Homestead is the
gathering place in the evening of its
guests and visitors from the cottages
in it's grounds. While listening to
the strains of the band, either at the
daily and Sunday night concerts, or
when its music inspires the graceful
movements of the dance interesting
friendships are formed which enlarge
the sphere of life. Among the cele-
brated guests we had the pleasure
of meeting was the Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depew-:of New York, whose 81 years
still find his mind retaining the vigor
of its powers. We heard that he de-
livered before our coming mastery
address in defence Of the position of
the Allies and especially of the
United States for entering the great
world war.
But we must now conclude an al
ready overlong letter by stating that
we have found hospitable and de-
lightful retreat in the rectory near
by the Homestead under the care of
our good friend, Mr.. Parsbley of
our Seminary near your old city who
is in charge of St. Luke's Church for
the summer. He is ably seconded by
another student and friend. Mr. Pat
rick, both of whom have made our
stay, all too swift in its continuance.
pleasure indeed. Mr.. Harari. our
Syrian student, has laso been here
and delivered an interesting course of
lectures on conditions in Syria and
the Turkish empire during the pres
ent war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27

The Seventh Day Adevntlst church
services will oe held at their usual
place, Odd Fellows Hall, tomorrow
afternoon from two to four o'clock.
The pastor requests that all be pres
ent. Visitors are especially invited.
Another open air service Will be
held this evening from seven to
eight o'clock at Windmill Mill if the
weather permits. Evangelist F. +.
Gibson will conduct the service. All
are cordially invited.
Silas Devers, sr., who for many
years sold produce in the city mar
ket, died yesterday afternoon about
4:3O o'clock at the home of his son,
Silas Devers. Jr, at 1906 Duke street.
The deceased was in the seventy
seventh year Of his age, and lived in
Fairfax county for many years. He
was a son of the late Thomas and
Betsy Devers, and is survived by
several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-27
Vast Property Damage Reported In
Santiago and Other Cities-Popu-
lace F1ees.

Buenos Aires, July G.--An
earthquake of great intensity, be-
lieved to have caused great damage IN
Chile, was reported from Santiago in
dispatches received today by La
Nacion.
Details were meager, but it was
known the tremors had been felt in
Santiago, Cordia. San Luis, Mendoza,
Rosario, and Tucuman.
Many walls were shaken down and
the populace of several cities fled
from their houses.
Considerable property damage was
reported, but no details were given.
The Santiago dispatch said great
alarm was felt there. The. shocks
were described as the strongest in
years. They started about 10:45 last
night.
In Buenos Aires slight tremors were
noticeable.
News was awaited from Valparaiso,
which was reported in early dis
patches as being the heaviest sufferer.
Washington. July 27.-At 1920
this morning scientists in charge Of
the seismograph at Georgetown Uni
versity declared that the instrument
was registering further intense
shocks, which were apparently con-
tinuations of last nights heavy
quakes.