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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-23

dozens of cornmeal dishes in addition
to the various varieties of cornbread
What is known in the north as Boston
brown bread is composed of about
one-half rye meal and one-half corn
meal. Polenta is another cornmeal
dish extremely popular throughout
southern Europe and in certain parts
of the United tSates. Tamales is an
other corn dish in high favor when
properly made.
If spectators corner the potato
crop, or as was the case in 1916, if
the potato crop should be short, corn
meal is the next best thing. Rice is a
partial substitute for potatoes, but
rice now costs more than cornmeal.
Cornmeal is very wholesome.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-23
TOURISTS TO INVADE
THE WESTERN RANCHES

SPOKANE-Many eastern people
who formerly went to Europe for their
vacation trips plan to come west for
touch of real ranch or farm life,
according to information received by
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-23
Marriage Licenses

John Michael of Palouse, Wash. and
Della Smith of Walla Wal1a, Wash. !;
James Dake and Lottie Brown, both of
Moscow
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-23
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS

The following market quotations are
he prices paid to the producer by the
dealer and are changed daily, thus CIV
ing the public the accurate quotations
in all classes Of grain, produce and
meats:
The grain quotations below were
furnished today by the Mark P. Miller
Milling C0mnanY of MnScow
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
MARIANA HEoPLE FORM
 NEW OIL AND GAS COMPANY

A new oil and gas company con- posed of Marianna and Little ROCK people has recently been incorporated under the laws of Oklahoma, and IS known as the Marianna Oil Co w. D. Newborn is president; Arthur Cot ter is vice president; and Walter l.. Brown is secretary, The other stock holder is w L. Brown, ST, of Littie Rock. The company has an author ized capital stock of $50,O00, of which amount $25,O00 has been paid in, the balance of the stock to be later dls- posed of for development purposes. The company has purchased the oil and gas rights on tract of l8O acres of land near Nowata in Washington county, Oklahoma. There are three producing wells on the property ana other wells will be bored in the near future.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
LOCAL RED CROSS CHAPTER
 NEEDS LARGER MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the local chap ter of the Red Cross has been in- creased to 325, according to Mrs. ]. l. Morris. secretary. Mrs. Morris and other leaders of the work here arc pulling for 500 The demand for workers is very heavy The local chapter has a big assignment of Red Cross articles on it's hands and is greatly in need of additional mem bers in order that the garments may be completed in time for shipment to the soldiers before the cold weather begins
 On last Friday Mrs. Morris sent six feather pillows to the Marianne boys in camp at Forrest City. She has other pillows on hand that will later be sent to the boys.
 The ladies sew every forenoon ia their workroom at the city hall A most cordial invitation is extended to everyone who is interested to join in this noble work
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
 OF COUNTY SCHOOLS
PROF. L. L. HILTON OF MORO TAKES UP WORK LEFT BY THE LATE PROF. T. A. FUTRALL-IS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE.

Prof. L. l.. Hilton. principal of the public school at Moro the past four years, has assumed his duties as county superintendent of education, having been appointed to that po- sition by Gov. Brough, to succeed the late Prof. Thos. A. Futrall. Prof. Hilton is native of Virginia. He came to Arkansas in 1904 and located in Washington county, graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1911. He taught two years in the high school in Fayetteville, and sub- sequently came to Lee county, where he accepted a position as head of the Moro schools.
 Prof. Hilton stated to a represen- tative of the Courier-Index Wednes- day that for the present, at least, he would maintain his office in the room in the Lesser building formerly used by Prof. Futrall, and that ne would spend each Saturday in his office for the purpose of doing office work and meeting teachers and di- rectors from over the county. On account of the fact he is under con- tract to teach the school at Moro again this year, and in view of the fact that his appointment to the of- flee of county superintendent came so near the time for the opening Of school he stated he felt duty bound to the patrons of the Moro school to open the term on September 10, and continue the school until the directors could employ a man to take his place. This arrangement will be only temporary and has been made in order that the Moro school may be opened on time. As soon as Prof. Hilton is relieved of the Moro school, he will enter upon a vigorous campaign to improve the school sit nation in the county. He expects to devote practically all his time to visiting the schools, white and black, and keeping in close touch with the conditions. From time to time the new superintendent will use the col umns of the Courier-Index to keep the people informed on the school situation and for the further purpose of enlisting public cooperation in ms efforts to advance the educational in terests of the county.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
R. D. SMITH ACQUIRES
 SEVERAL FINE TRACTS
BUYS G. R. BRICkEY PLACE OF 48o ACRES, MISS VERA LLOYD PLACE OF 346 ACRES AND OTHER GOOD TRACTS.

R. D. Smith, we'll known local at- torney and planter, has recently be- come the owner of several fine farms in Lee county. He has just closed q deal for the purchase of the c. R. Brlckey place of 480 acres, located one mile south of Oak Forrest, the consideration being s25. .0OO Tues day he bought from R. L. Nixon and D. s. Clark, administrators on the estate of the late Miss Vera Lloyd, tract of 346 acres near Oak Forrest, the consideration being $12,000. Through the Johnston & Hope agency he bought a tract of 160 acres near Oak Forrest, be- longing to E. H. Brewer of Little Rock, tho consideration being $5,00O.
 Johnston & Hope have purchased from R. D. Jarratt the Otey place of TAO acres, located near Aubrey, the consideration being $30,00O.
 Robertson & Benham, local real estate dealers have purchased from Dr. E. c. Elicit of Memphis, 543 acres of fine cut-over land, one and half miles from Council, for $5,000.
 D. E. Webb, who recently bought the Haynie place and the Joe Majors place, near Marianna, has just closed a deal with B. F. Latta for the prop erty occupied by w. w. Chisum's grocery store near the railroad sta tion and for residence property east of the store building, the considera- tion being $11,250.
 Robertson & Benham announce the sale of a tract of 160 acres, recently purchased by w. A. Pyron from D.. P. Hilton, to Manly Fox. MT. Fox recently purchased 320 acres three miles west of Marianna, from l.. C. Nichols of Blue Mound, Ill. MT. Fox, who owns large body of land at Peters, expects to move on his place near Marianna and make 1t his home.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
HALF-HOLiDAY SEASON
 WAS CLOSED YESTERDAY

Under the agreement entered into by the business institutions of Ma. rianna more than two months ago to close all banks and stores on each Thursday at noon from June to September 1, in order that all em- ployes might have half holiday. the stores and banks will hereafter remain open all during the week days, and the early closing on Thurs day will be discontinued until next summer when the matter will have to be taken up again. The brief respite from business each Thursday afternoon has proved helpful to both employers and employees, and it is generally agreed no firm has lost any business by reason of having shown this consideration to the clerks. It is more than probable tho business men will cheerfully grant half-holiday next summer
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
RONDO SCHOOL WILL
 OPEN SEPTEMBER 10
j.. A. LAMBERT OF HUNTER IS NEW PRINCiPAL-WM. DEMO- RET SELLS STORE TO ENTER SERVICES OF UNCLE SAM.

Rondo, Aug. 29.-(Special Cores pondence to Courier-Index)-The public school of Rondo, under the direction of Prof. J. A. Lambert, re- gently of Hunter, assisted by Misses Ella Marchbanks and Leona Fant, will open on Monday, September 10. Prof Lambert succeeds E. K. Wray. Miss Marchbanks has been teaching in the school the past five years She has charge of the intermediate grades. Miss Fant will teach the pri- mary grade and have charge of the music department, while Prof. Lam bert will teach the higher grades.
 Wm. Demoret, who came to Rondo year ago from Elaine, and entered the general mercantile business here. has disposed of his store on account of the fact that he has been drafted in the army. He has sold his busi- ness to R. L .McGinnis of Conway, who will place his son, Lee, in charge of the store. Mir. Demoret had worked up splendid business here and his friends regret he is forced to give it up. However, he IS good patriot and says he is willing to help fight Uncle Sans battles.
 Dr. H. L. White, N M. Blair, Chas. Frank Hopkins and Mrs. Gus Camp bell spent last week in Armstrong Springs.
 The Baptist revival that has been in progress here the past ten days will be brought to close Sunday. Elders Stegall and Burns have been doing the preaching.
 Miss Ida Howard, daughter of w. L. Howard, returned home Sunday from Elaine where she has been visiting Mrs. Jas. E. Atkins
 Miss Minnie Malone, fifteen year old daughter of Mrs. Finis Malone, is seriously i'll with an attack of typhoid malarial fever.
 Lathers Davis, a negro employed on w. L. Towards place, was shot in the face on Thursday of last week Uy VIII 0UuU, dlSO OOiOiCu' A charge of No. bird shot was fired at Davis, several of the shot taking effect in his eyes. It is thought the sight in both has been destroyed. The trouble between the two negroes arose over COW belonging to Cobb. The animal had broken into Davis field several times. It is stated he had warned Cobb to keep the COW up. Finally Davis put the matter up to Mir. Howard, his landlord, and the latter advised him to shoot the COW. He did so, and later when he re- turned to the field Cobb was there waiting for him. and when Davis got within close range. Cobb fired at him. Cobb was given a preliminary trial and bound over to the grand jury on charge of assault with intent to kill.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
THIRTEEN WHITES IN
 FIRST DRAFT QUOTA
LOCAL BOARD GETS NEW ORDER FROM ADJUTANT GENERAL MEN ORDERED TO ENTRAIN ON SEPTEMBER

The Lee county exemption board Wednesday received orders from the adjutant general of Arkansas to se- lect thirteen white men from the first draft and have them report to head quarters at Camp Pike on Septem- Der 5. The presumption is that ths authorities have not yet fully decided where the negro troops will be train ed, and for the present. at least, are going to ask for only white men
 The local board held meeting Wednesday night and chose the thir- teen white men who will constitute the first contingent of Lee county's quota. The men have been notified to report to the board here at four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Sep- tember 4. for entrainment on the following day. Following is list of the thirteen who were chosen:
 Leonard A. Gillenwater. Moro; Samuel Mattox, Marianna; Benj. F. Thompson. Aubrey; Clarence Ed ward Davis, Council; Harry Casey Simmons, Rondo John Everett Mot singer. Holly Grove; Thomas Ben- nett Freeman, Marianna; Jesse Law son Hughes, Haynes: Harry Emmett Draper, Haynes; William A. Austin, Marianna; Eugene G. Smiley. Moro: Wilkes Matthews Andrews, Monroe; Jim Harris, Wheatley.
 ALTERNATES-J Franklin &c., crest, La Grange; Joe Hill, Goodwin; Henry Jackson Belew, Marianna
 The local board has authorized the publication of revised list of those who have never reported to the board for physical examination. These men stand as deserters. It is highly important they be located for if they do not fill their places in the ranks, it will be necessary to draft other men to fill their places. The public generally is asked .o assist nj locating these men. Any person having information as to the whereabouts. of any of them should communicate such information to the local board at once. It is probable if the men show up within the next ten days they will not be severely dealt with. If they continue to hide out they will ultimately be captured by federal authorities and punished as deserters from the army. Their names and addresses are as follows:
 Sam Whitfield. Brickeys; J. P. Eos ter, Askew; Virgil Lovelace, Brick eys; Rider Gooden, Marianna Syl-' vester Flyers. Marianna; Sam Blak- eley, Council; Alex Wilson, Aubrey; Willie Paris, Mariana. care c. B. Yancey; Will Davis, Haynes; Van Smith, Rosalee; Henry B. White, Aubrey; George Robinson. Council; Leon Sharp, Marianne; Will Jones, Rondo; Charlie Collins, Brickeys; Clifford Phillips, Rosalee; Henry Al- ton, Rosalee.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
MARIANNA BAND TO
 GET A LOVING CUP
COTTON STATES MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION MAKES SUBSTAN- HAL EXPRESSION OF MUSIC FURNISHED.

The Marianna Commercial Club Band that went to Memphis last week and furnished the music for the annual meeting of the Cotton States Merchants Association has been awarded handsome loving cup as an expression of appreciation on the part of the members of the asso- citation, for the splendid music fur nished by the band during the con vention A resolution awarding the cup to the local band was passed unanimously by the association.
 c. c. Kitchener, one of the mem bers of the band, is in receipt of the following letter from w. R. King vice president of the association notifying him of the awarding of the cup.
 We very much enjoyed having you with us, and thoroughly appre ciate the splendid services rendered A loving cup in further appreciation of the hearty cooperation of every member of your band which aided so much in the convention work will go forward in few days.
 Hoping that you will find it agree able and convenient to favor us in 2 similar way at our future conven tions, and with personal regards and best wishes, l am
 'sYours cry truly,
 sW. R. KING, Vice Pres.
 Another very pleasing expression of the appreciation upon the part ol the association for the services ren dered by the band, came here Sat urday in the shape of telegram from the officers of the association to Mayor F. R. Dupuy. It follows:
 Your Marianna Commercial Clut Band provided most excellent music during our recent convention, and resolution was passed expressing our appreciation of the services of the band. Every member was always ready and willing to play, and their music added much to the success oi the convention. A most favorable imnression was created upon the del egates present by the conduct of the members of your band. We desire to express our appreciation for the help rendered us by the band.'
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
NEGRO KILLED TUESDAY
 ON SKiDMoRE RIDGE

Bassett Locket, negro living ol Griffis- -Newbern's farm on Skidmore Ridge. was shot and instantly killed at two-thirty Tuesday afternoon by Jesse Britton, also colored. Britton has so far eluded capture, but officers state they expect to apprehend nun within the next few days.
 From information gathered py the officers it is learned bad blood ex- isted between the two negroes over the alleged intimacy of Britton with Iockett's wife. On Tuesday after- noon Britton went to Lockett's nome and spent some time talking witn Jockett's wife. When he came out of the house it is stated LocKet' struck at him with an axe. brltton ran to the side of the house ana Iockett is alleged to have drawn a pistol and snapped at Britton. Tn the meantime Britton got his gun out and fired one time, the ball strikins Iockett under the heart, producins almost instant death.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
md Bledsoe, 120 feet.

and Bledsoe, 120 feet
 New bridge to be constructed over Piney in Hampton township on Moro and Monroe road.
 The bridges to be rebuilt over Big creek on Moro and Wheatley road,
 One bridge to be refloored two miles south of Moro
 One bridge to be rebuilt over Cow bayou between Cody and Dansby.
 Bridges over Sans slough between Haynes and Marianna have been re- floored.
 Hands from the county farm were employed in rebuilding bridge over Flat Fork between Marianna and La Grange.
 Bridge across East Alligator at Raggio repaired.
 Two bridges between Marianna and Aubrey on lower road have been re- paired.
 Bridge over Cow bayou at Cody has been partially refloored,
 Tn this extensive improvement pro gram the county has been materially assisted by Mart Hill. Tom Conner J. E. Craigloe, Jim Spence, Aubrey and Ben Curtis, Rolla Roebuck, Bot Kinnard and others. These men furnished piling and other materials and some of them had the timbers cut at their mills. Judge Plummei also used materials from the oie L,Anguille river bridge here.
 Another substantial item in the IL nancing of the bridge work was fund of $10,000 paid in on misde meanor fines that were transferred to the general fund.
 Under the law governing the con struction of bridges in Lee county the road improvement district builds and maintains all bridges under o' feet in length and the county buiid' and maintains all bridges over 6' feet in length.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
DICK HARDIN IN COTTON
 BUSINESS AT MAXWELL SOON

Dick Hardin, wife and baby VIII leave Marianna within the next two weeks for Marvell. where they Will be located during the coming cotton season. MT. Hardin, who has been working with Geo. w. Greenhaw in the Iatter's cotton operations here the past nine years. has formed a partnership with MT Greenhaw Ill the Marvell territory, the business at that point to be in the hands or MT Hardin. The latter's coal business here will be continued, with res ponsible man in charge. It IS the intention of MT. and Mrs. Hardin to return to Marianna at the close oi the cotton season next summer
The courier-index., 1917-08-31

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The courier-index., 1917-08-31

coins placed ins,dS = nsa.a.. @ uisappear inside of lf.:ss Eoy
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
PATRIOTIC HUSBAND

PATRIOTIC HUSBAND Buying Liberty Bonds?" s'Yep; still paying alimony. .'-Yale Record.
The courier-index., 1917-08-31
SHE WAS WAITING FOR HIM

Is your husband up yet?' inquired the early morning caller.
 T guess he is,'' replied the stern woman at the door.
 Well, I'd like to say few words to him"
 'So would I. He hasn't come home yet Boston Transcript.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

The Barnum & Bailey circus which
will be here Tuesday, Aug. Z, is q
yeritabie carnival of clowns. Those
merry fellows who start spontaneous
laughter in volume unequaled anywhere
outside Of the circus ''big top" are
even more numerous than In previous
years. There are sixty Of them, and
each one has a great bag of new tricks
to open when the greatest circus OF
them all arrives in town.
~ There ;s,.ll he fat clowns. and lean
clowns, tall clowns and short clowns
Laughing clowns and weeping clowns,
stern clowns and silly clowns clowns
on foot and clowns on donkeys, bois-
ferrous clowns and silent clowns, buff
foons, ways, cut-ups, harlequins, merry
Andrews and court testers. And not a
clown among them all will have any
thing on his mind but the business oil
making ten or more thousands Of men,
women and children laugh with tho
glee that only good, wholesome fun cam
bring to the hearts Of good, whole
some people. s1aa
Except while the beautiful pageant
aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

in progress and during the most thrill
ing Of the acrobatic acts in high
trapezes, there will be clowns in the
hlppodrome and In the; the rings during
every minute Of the performance. There
are more than one thousand separate
skits to be performed by the merry
men! OF the circus: and not one Of
these viii have in 1t the alloy OF sug-
gestiveness. They are all 100 per, cent
pure fun, guaranteed by the greatest
ipurveyors Of entertainment the world
has ever known.
K And all the little girls and boys 'oI
this city hereby are assured that the
clowns will look right at each one Of
them individually when they cut their
funniest capers. a II s.
After the gorgeous pag cant has been
shown, there VIII be two hours Of cir !.
Gus stunts, the program including
many novelties i raf1sie rope neyersbee
fore seen on this side of the Atlantic,
The menaeeries has been greatly en-.
larged by tho arrival during the win :;
ter OF baby lions, camels. CRATES.
leopards and various other young OF
the wiiu who will be on view guarded
~ their fond parents. Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20
Q. .. futile. ,ewelor and optic4an.

- = -~S-~' - - 49, S-~>S ~R~s~~----~-
Mrs. J.. A. Swanson spent Thursday
at Fearing visiting Mrs. Mary N. Bean.
BE patriotic. show your colors. Al
lied hags will not run In color Priced
at rs cents. Abbott & Son.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Il. winchell left
for Rock Island this morning to visit
their daughter. Mrs. Clara Gillette.
Mrs. e. F. Hopkings, of Clinton, ar
rived in the city Thursday evening for
a weeks visit with her nephew. M. H.
Drake.
The Presbyterian ladies will give an
ice cream social at the church Friday
evening, Ice cream To- cents, cake S
cents. Committee.
The aid society of the Central Church
Of Christ will hold an all day exchange
at Sinclair's tomorrow Everything in
the bake line for sale. Committee.
Mrs. Charles P. Bay and daughter.
Mrs. Bertha Schmidt, and Audrey
Grauer, of Marysyille, Kan, who is
visiting at the Bay home, went to La
moille this morning to visit friends.
.--------.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Miller. Of Portland.
Ore, was in the city Thursday, being
on her way to ST Anthony to visit her
sister, Mrs. Alta Buck, from where she
will go TO Chicago to make her future
home.
DR., 8. J. King pile and skin special
list. will be at the Drugless Sanitarium.
IL East Church street, on Saturday,
July "a, %, %. Piles or flstula re-
moved without surgery. Satisfaction
eed.--Advertisement.
To rent-Five rooms over IA West
Main, arranged for living quarters,
with bath and all modern conveniences.
Gas stove installed. Also rooms suited
for offices over 16 West Main. II de-
sired these too could be arranged for
living quarters. Rent reasonable. T..
/. WATSON. or phone 231.
The band concert given by the com
bined Albion and Odd Fellows bands
at the fair grounds Thursday evening
for the benefit Of the Red Cross
proved success. Around 900 people
attended and also bought ice cream
cones, pop and cookies which were sold
ny DoS anu NpSoutS Sh0 oA-
rection Of Mrs. Maude BATHS. About
$125 will be realized from the venture.
after the expenses are paid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Packer, of Marietta
township. entertained sixty guests at a
reception from 1880 till Thursday
night at their home in honor of their
son Theodore and his bride, whose
marriage was recently ANNOUNCED. Mr..
and Mrs. Packer and the bride and
groom received the guests. Refresh
ments were served by the groom's sis
tiers. Mrs. Garrah Packer and Mrs. D.
V. Mclean, who We're assisted by
Misses Jennie Wells ad Marjory Nc
Lean and Mrs. Lee Kellogg. Philip
Mclean, nephew of the groom. admit
ted the guests at the door. Bouquets
Of sweet peas and nasturtiums were
used thruout the house and in the par.
lor, where music was furnished by a
four-piece orchestra.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. winchell left
for Rock Island this morning to visit
their daughter. Mrs. Clara Gillette.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

Mrs. e. +. Hopkings, of Clinton, ar
rived in the city Thursday evening for
a weeks visit with her nephew. M. H.
Drake.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

The Presbyterian ladies will give an
ice cream social at the church Friday
evening, Ice cream To- cents, cake S
cents. COMMITTEES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-20

The aid society of the Central Church
OF Christ will hold an all day exchange
at Sinclairs tomorrow, Everything in
the bake line for sale. Committee.