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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
DIES AT RICHMOND, VA

Relatives here received the news
of the death last Friday of Mr.. E.
Keene Langhorne, at his home in
Richmond, Va. Mr.. Langhorne was
brother of the famous Langhorne
sisterSas Mrs. Waldorf Aston, of
London, Eng, and Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson, of New York, both of
whom were noted beauties. Mr.
Langhorne is survived by, his widow,
who was Miss Sarah Reynolds, a
sister of DIR. j. f. Reynolds, of this
city, who attended the funeral.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Cut Prices in every department
during Newmeyers Big Mill-Rem-
nant Sale.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
Farmers House

Mondays sale.-113,490 pounds
sold for 19,323.94, an average Of
$17O3 per hundred. A few of the
top crops were Roy Mccormick,
ego pounds for an average eff S2I;;
Roe Hart 1900 at 5000; Prewitt
& Grow, 2465 at 100; Ramsey &
Willoughby, 2435 at s2O.71; Hcin-
line & Thompson, 1850 at 5000;
Clyde Hoskins, 1920 at $1,000,
Whitehall
The Whitehall sold Monday
165,690 pounds for 1927, 547.S6, an
average of 1852 per hundred. A.
few of the crop averages were F. G.
Clay & Moore, 251O pounds for an
average of 1929; MARYLAND &
Clay, 1885 at $500; Baker &
Kratzer 216O at $1s.56; Atkinson
& Campbell, 1870 at $3.50.
Robertson's
The sale at the Robertson House
began this morning at eleven o'clock
and had not been completed at the,
time of our going to press. We give
however, few crop averages. Rob
ertson & McInvain, 4125 pounds at
$21.44; Anderson & Boone, 1880 at
1885; Ramey & Ramey, 1886 at
$17.65; j. Prewitt Young, Bis at
$17.19; Prewitt & Karrick, 1890 at
$17.19. This house sold a basket
for $31 per hundred, which is the
highest price of the season.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Everybody will attend Newmey-
er's Big Mill-Remnant Sale which
starts Saturday, January 9th.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Follow the crowds to Newmeyer's
Big Mill-Remnant Sale which starts
SATURDAY..
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02
Money Wanted

To borrow $4,000 on $4,000 worth
of country property. Apply at this
Office. (27-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Be sure and attend Newmeyer's
Big Mill-Remnant Sale which starts
Saturday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-01-02

Good Calico in short lengths run
ming from 2 to 10 yards, 3l2 cents
per yard during Newmeyer's Big
Mill Remnant Sale.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
MAJOR OWNBEY NOW

Information was received in Spring dale Saturday afternoon to the effect that Capt Wm C. Ownbey, command ing Company A, A. N. C., of this place. had been appointed as major, and assigned to the First battalion, Arkansas National Guards Captain 0wnbey is very deserving of the com mission, he was ranking captain of the military organization of the state. Ills many friends in this section are well pleased with his appointment, and feel sure that the First Battalion now has a commander of which it will be justly proud.
 Major 0wnbey succeeds Major E. L. Cempere, who has just recently been apointed lieutenant-colonel of the 2nd Arkansas He will be in com mand of the First Battalion, composed of Company 4 of Springdale, Com pany B of Fayetteville, Company C of Dardanelle, and Company D of Fort Smith.
 There is little doubt bat that Lieut.. B. E Brogdon, of the local company will be appointed as captain, but there is some question as to the office of first lieutenant. Just recently, L. D. Petros, Jr., second lieutenant of the local company was transferred to the reserve, at his own request, and Sgt. Harry Hough was commiss ioned sec ond lieutenant On account of the fact that Hough has not yet qualified it will probably keep him out of the higher office. and it is highly possi- ble that when the 2nd Reg ment is called, the reserves will be called also, and Lieut.. Petros assigned to the To- cal company. At the request of the military department of the state, Capt Ownbey recommended Lieut. Brogdon for the position of captain, and the appointment will soon be
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
PROCLAMATION

Or country Is at war, with all it's horrors increased beyond our possi- ble imagination and our success de- peHds upon the cooperation of OUT people. with President Wilson and his advisors. It behooves= Us to keep in touch with all appeals and respond as quickly and completely as it is possi- ble to do. regardless of personal sac rifee or feeling.
 The first appeal to Us by President Wilson is for production of food stuffs not only for our own people, but for our allies in this war.
 So serious problem is this that President Wilson and officers of the Government are giving it their com bned attention, First Assistant to Secretary of Agriculture has been sent throughout the country, advis- ing of the importance of food pro- duetion and appealing to Us to res pond
 Government statistics show that cur wheat crop will be short by 50,- 00e, 300 bushels. Energetic measures are being adopted to induce action on the part of our food producing citi- zens. to increase production by an extra tffort along all lines.
 In pursuance Of this plan and to cooperate with many requests of our citizens, l respectfully and unoficially proclaim Saturday, April 21st, as q day set aside for the people of Wash ington county to assemble at the vot- ing precincts in their respective town ships, to take counsel of each other and put in effect plans for increase of food products, that a commensu- rate production may be provided, for the maintenance of our citizens and also soldiers and their starving fami- lies of our European friends in this terrible War
 There is TO chance taken in produc ing food stuffs of all kinds as surplus of our immediate family needs can be disposed of promptly at high pri- ces. the all important matter is to have it available.
 1 further suggest that on Sunday, April 22. all ministers of the gospel, ia all churches in this county, bring this subject before their eongrega- tions with emphasis; and that all teachers in Public Schools and Sunday Schools keep this slogan before the pupils of the county. Let 1t be re membered that every little helps; ey- en the children can lend a most help ful assistance.
 Yours very respectfully,
 GEO. APPLEBY County Judge of Washington county.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Mkt Saturday has been des gnated as day for patriotism and prepared ness in Sprinedale. In the after noon at three o'clock will take place military parade participated in by Company 4, brass band, Home Guards. Federal and Confederate Veterans, Spanish-Ameriean War veterans, 100 young ladies carrying the National Colors, Boy Scouts 5o0 school children carrying the American Flag. decorated automobiles, and cit- izens on foot. This Will probably be one of the biggest parades ever in Sprngdale.
 Immediately following the parade Lieut.. Frank Gee. Chaplain of the First Arkansas. 4. \. C., will deliver an open air address at the corner of Holcomb street and Emma Avenue. Lieut.. McGee comes to Springdale on Friday and Saturday. on a special re- cruitinr trip for the local company of Arkansas National Guards.
 A matinee will be shown at the Majestic Theatre Saturday afternoon showing the Arkansas Guards, as well IS the local company on duty al Dem ing. N NJ These pictures are shown in connection with the recruiting work of Lieut. Gte. The same pictures will be shown at the Majestic Saturday night in connection with the regular Yr0Srran9
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
BUSINESS MEN RESPOND
Patriotic Business Meeting Held Thursday Morning Accompiishes Notable Deeds-Banks Behind Movement to Furnish Seeds
 At Cost
' 0oA

IL has always been so. and ii will always be 50. The merchants and business men of Spr.ngdale have nev- CT been called upon in crisis but what they responded, and responded with a whole heart.
 l meeting was held at the Najes- tic Theatre Thursday morning from nine to len, and all business houses of Springdale closed for the hour. Patriotism was placed above the race for the elusive dollar, and merchant, farmer, doctor, banker and business man stood shoulder to shoulder in the launching of a campaign that will mean more to Springdale in the future than any move ever placed before the citizens
 Shortly after the organization was affected with J. P. Denver as chair man and Guy (. Stafford as secretary, C. " Pool introduced the following resolution:
 Whereas food shortage exists in the United States and other pro- ducing countries of the world, and which shortage $ now affecting the supply in our town and state, and,
 Whereas the stringency can be re lieved only by increased production that calls for united efforts of all citi- zens in planting seed, cultivating ground and conserving all food pro- ducts, and,
 Whereas the banks of Springdale offer to loan without interest the nee- essary money to buy seed for plant ing and sowing in limited area about Springdale, and,
 Whereas it is necessary to act on the offer immediately in some concer- ted way in order to get more seed planted and more ground cultivated to increase production; Therefore.
 "RESOIVED: That Commission of three men be appointed by the Chairman of this meeting, to devise ways and means for getting and hand ling seed for producers, and by vir- tue of their appointment to act as executives of the ways and means they may devise"
 The resolution was quickly adopt ed, and the chairman appointed as a Ways and Means Commission, (. NJ. Phillips, E. B Cummings and L. NJ. Riggs.
 The intention of the Commission is to immediately arrange for the ship ment of a car load of cane seed, and a ear load of seed potatoes. Just how soon these seed can be furnished is not known, whether they can be purchased and where, IS not known. but if cane seed can be had in the U- nited States, and if seed potatoes can be bought Springdale will have them.
 The two banks of Springdale are back of the Commission with suffi- cient funds to purchase the two cars.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
sPRINGDALE SCHOOLS CLOSING
Grammar School Closes This Week High School Closes Next Week
 Commencement Program

Springdale schools are closing
 The examinations at the Grammar School have been in progress this week, and will be finished Thursday afternoon; the students will receive their grade cards Friday afternoon, and the present term will then be at an end
 The High School continues through next week, the extra work being nee essary on account of the loss of time during the winter
 The Class Day and graduating eX- efeises viii be held Wednesday and Thursday evening of next week. The graduating class this year consists Of seventeen members, three boys and fourteen girls.
 Sunday the annual bacculaureate sermon to the graduating class will be delivered by Dr R. T. Phillips at the Auditorium at II a. m. The ser vices will be of union nature. all churches of the city dismissing the morning services; special music has been prepared for this service.
 Following is the program for the Class Day exercises to be held at the Auditorium, Wednesday evening al eight o'clock:
 Piano Duet-Mildred Thompson. Zelpha House
 Invocation-Rev Will Piper.
 Class History-Vernie Taylor.
 Woman's Need for an Education Mary Thew.
 The Civil Service of the United States-Byron Smith.
 Raphael-Miriam Glass.
 The Library Builder-Bula Rice selection-Girls Double Quartette.
 American Benevolence-Jeweil Be asley.
 The Battle of Hastings-verna Masoner
 The Spirit of Discontent-ollie De lozier.
 Frances E.=w Marguerite Garter.
 Violin Duett-BeInice Hough, Lo- rraine Petros.
 Clara Barton-Mifdred Thompson.
 Ancient Peru-Ruby Stobaugh
 The Industrial Revolution of Eng land-Lizzie Watts
 A Contrast-Elmer Denver.
 Class Prophecy-Zelpha House
 Class Song-Class of 1917.
 Following is the program for the Commencement exercises to be held al the Auditorium, Thursday evening al eight o'clock:
 Selection-Sailer Orchestra
 Invocation-RevA A. H. Dulaney.
 Selection-sailer Orchestra.
 Class Salutatory-Ruth Wilson
 Selection-Sailer Orchestra
 Commencement Address-Pres. J c. Futrall, University of Arkansas.
 Selection Sailer Orchestra.
 Valedietory-Louie Horne.
 Presentation of Class-Supt r. c Robb
 Awarding of Diplomas -E, A. Gfl- let, President Board of Education
 Selection-Sailer Orchestra.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS

Complying with Act No. 224, of the laws of the State of Arkansas, County Judge Geo Appleby has ap- pointed the following men who with the Assessor will compose the Town ship Board of Assessors of Waning to County. The following are names of township assessors in the town ships adjacent to Snringaale. The complete list will be printed next week:
 springdale-W. II. searcy, Fred Reed.
 Harmon-R. Brown, Lee Winery
 Brush Creek-J. ". Pruner, |. A. Coear.
 Elm springs-J. c. Webber, B. J. Denver.
 Goshen-J. W. Oxford, C. Q Tram mel
 Wheeler-H. E. snoderass. E. E. Cowan
 Literal-J. ". Halse, A H. Baird, ST.
 Mrs. Cora J. Wilson, and family left Tuesday afternoon for Chelsea, Okla, where they will make their future home. During her residesea here, Mrs. Wilson made many frien is all of whom regret her departure. Mrs. Wilson will make her home with her sister in Chelsea.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
CAMPAIGN IS SUCCESSFUL
Prepare to Feed Yourself" Campaign Closes Friday Night of This Week
 Has Been Grand Success
 and People are Interested

With only three more dates to fill, Friday night of this week at Zion. Thornesberry and Robinson, the Pre- pare to Feed Yourself" Campaign launched and fostered by the business men of Springdale will come to a close.
 The campaign has ben Waged for a solid week, and speakers have been detailed to different points on each night and the country adjacent to Springdale has been very effectively covered. That the campaign has been a success is shown by the response ac- corded the speakers in the different localities visited. Rarsly have the number present fallen below seventy five, and in some instances the school houses were too small to aecomodate the crowd. Another very gratifying part of the campaign has been the at tendance of the women folks At no place have the women failed to attend and that they are interested and will keep the men interested goes without saying.
 It is now possible that the present campaign will be followed soon with another, even more extensive, not GOV ering any more territory, but will have for it's object the work of community cooperation The campaign now be- ing formed will cover the same terri tory as the one just closing, but will endeavor to show the farmers, ther wives and their families the splendid results that will be obtained through community cooperation.
 This paper this issue carries re- port Of the work that has been accom- plished in Sprinedale along that line, and the same work IS advised in other communities Meet and Organ2e" will be the slogan of the next cam paign.
 Friday night-Zion, Thornesberry and Robinson.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
CITY LOTS FREE!

Mayor Smith autho- ? rizes The News to an- n nounce that the City is : prepared to furnish va : cant lots to deserving ? families of Springdale ' who desire to plant a : small garden. The city 7 owns a one-acre tract . on the east side of the ? railroad, and this will 7
 be cut into convenient tracts for gardening ' purposes. Seed will be : furnished parties free, 7 to all who will put in a 7
 garden and cultivate
 same so that a crop
 may be raised. Parties desiring to V
 secure this land as well ? as the seed should see P Mayor Smith at once. ? ' -
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
NAME DISTRICT CANDIDATE


 While t was practically unknown in Washington county. primary was held in the Third Congressional Dis trict Saturday to name Democratic candidates for delegate 10 the Consti- tutional Convention.
 Practically complete returns snow Mitchell 1z69, Braton 986, McFerrin 791, Thompson TT, Gates 550. With this result t seems that E. |. Nit of chell of Harrison. and Y. c. Bratton of Marshall have been selected as candidates.
 A primary was held in only five counties in the District, Carroll, Boone. Newton. Searcy and Baxter. All these counties had candidates eX- cept Baxter There are ten counties in the District, five others not hold ing a primary, Washington, Benton, Madison, Van Buren and Marion.
 There seems to be some question as to whether Mir. Mitchell and Mir. Brat ton can claim the Democratic nomi- nation for delegate from the Third Congressional District, in view of the fact that their total vote does not amount to as much as the vote of Washington and Benton, to say noth- ing of the other three counties. l. is clearly not the voice of the Democrats of the district that named the t5Vo candidates, but the matter Is very mixed at present, however there will always be some question as to thir nomination covering the entire ThEd District
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
Methodist Episcopal Church

There will be no morning service at our place of worship. We will unite with the other churches in the service at the Auditorium However, Sunday School will be held at the us- ual hour. The evening services will be held as usual. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF HOUR AT NIGHT SERVICE.
 E. L. at 6:45 and Preaching at 7:45.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

A car of cane seed will cost approxi- mateiy $2,600, and a car of seed pota- toes the same amount. The financial burden is handled on equal basis by the First National Bank and the Farmers t Merchants Bank.
 When the seed have arrived, 1t is the intention of the Commission to sell them to the farmers of Spring dale and surrounding sections at cost. The Commission will not expect to make profit, bat the seed may be purchased at exactly what it costs to place them in the houses here
 Immediately following the appoint ment of th#s committee the following resolution was adopted:
 RESOLVED: That q Commis- sion of three men be appointed by the Chairman of this meeting to receive offers of vacant lots or lands and to pose of permitting any parties to cul- tiVate said lands for their own use under such restrictions and such direc- tions as the Commission may direct, and the Commissioners be directed to make report of proceedings of the office weekly in The Springdale News. The Commission is also authorized to furnish seed and judiciously expend gifts of money, labor or seed that may be contributed to their office"
 On this Commission the chairman appointed C. A. Ownbey, C. G. Dod- son and ]. s. Ewalt The duty of this Commission will be to secure a list of all vacant lots in Springdale, and to turn these lots over to responsible parties who will cultivate them, and take care of the crop. Parties who have lots CT tracts of land who will donate them for this purpose are re- quested to see the members of the Commission at once, and give list and location of land. Parties who desire to secure one of these free lots are also requested to apply to the Commission who will take care or their wants and needs.
 Immediately following this com mittee composed of c. W. Pool, J. F. Harris and Chas L. Smyer was ap- pointed to solicit funds from the busi- ness men of Springdale; the funds to be used to purchase seeds and the seed to be given away absolutely free to all parti ies within the town of Snrinpdale who will plant them and raise a gar den or truck patch.
 The list was ope~e at the meeting and the following funds were sub scribed as a starter or the committee: Farmers < Merchants Bank S250O
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

Quite number of men and boys of Springdale met at the mayors office Friday evening to organize the Home Guards . Chas Smyer was chosen chairman of the meeting, and Guy C. Stafford, secretary. The ob- jeet of the organization was made clear and twenty-five were enrolled the first evening. It was decided to drill each Monday evening at 7:3o. It $ anticipated that the Home Guards will number over 100 by the time the organization is perfected. Major Ownbey and Lieut. Brogdoa have agreed to lend their assistance in drilling the Homo Guards dur ing the time they are at home. \ per manent organization. election of off cers, and other matters will come up Monday night, and it is desired that all be present who wish 10 become members 50 that they may take part in lle organization.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
CLEAN UP EEK

Elsewhere in this issue will be found the proclamation of Mayor Smith setting aside the week of April 23rd to 18th, as Clean Up and Paint Up Week for sprngdale. The city has arranged to haul away al trash and rubbish, provided it. is placed in the alleys, streets, eonyiently, and in suitable boxes and barrels. This is the annual cleanup week for this place, and it hoped that all citi- zens join in the movement along with all other prepare to feed yourself" measures.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
made

made
 Lieut.. Brogdon is one of the best officers in the entire Arkansas Guard, and that is shown by the efficiency reports on the work he had in charge at Columbus. N Nj. That he will handle Company A in maner that will be a credit to springdale and the state is a fore gone conclusion.
 The appointment of these two home men, both of whom are very deser- wing Is greatly appreciated by all the citizens of springdale, and while the members of Company 4 regret los ing Captain Ownbey, they are as proud of the appointment as Major Ownbey, and pleased with the appoint ment of Lieut. Broedon as ther eom- mander.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
NABY RECRUITING OFFICER

A recruiting officer for the U. s. Navy will be in Springdale on Sun day, April 2qth, and will remain over Monday, for the purpose of securing recruits for the Navy from Spring dale. A room will be arranged in which to examine the recruits who may apply for enlistment. All men and boys who may desire to join the Navy can leave their names with Postmaster Stafford, who will in turn take up their enlistment with the re- cruitinq officer.
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20

The committee met Thursday af- ternoon and Will continue to solicit cash can donate seed or labor.
 funds. Parties who cannot donate
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
PASSES FEDERAL INSPECTION

The Federal inspection of Company A was held at the local armofy Friday night of last week The Inspection vas made by Lieut. Walker, U. g. X, and he certainly did inspect to use the words of some of the loccal mtm- bers of the company. At this time the formal reports Of Lieut.. Walker on the local company have Hot been made public, but advices have been received from military headquarters at Little Rock to the effect that the local company had more men in uni form than any other company in the state, and that the local company made a very ereditable showing Headquarters at Little Rock want springdale to furnish at least a com pany of 100, and Lieet Walker com plimented local officers on the re creits now enlisting
The Springdale news., 1917-04-20
NEW RECRUITS

The following men E have enlisted in Com pany A during the past few days:
 Frank Cooper.
 Victor Cooper. 5 Raymond BrideWell
 Byron Smith. k Troy Couch. g Arden Deason. Erwin Austin.
 Clarence Austin. B John Watson.
 Harold Ballinger
 James Scroggins. 5 Roy Renner
 Hallis Russon1.
 William Odel. E Isaac Carter.
 Ray Griffith.
 Ephrum Dorsey. B Henry Ritter.
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