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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
$3 Fee Is Required.

Attorney General Arbuckle an- nounced that candidates for seats as district delegates to the constitutional
 convention will have to pay s3 fees for each county of their district to get buckle said that the convention bill provided that the election be had un- der the general election laws. which prescribe the candidate fees. The fees should be paid to the state treasurer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Precautions Are Taken.

Galveston, Tex.-Agents of the Southern Pacific lines have been giv en instructions to refuse acceptance of shipments of war munitions of any character for Mexican border desti nations, except on government bills ot Iading, Orders were given by the eX ecutive officers of the company, in General John J. Pershing, commander of the Southern Department, at Fcrt Sam Houston.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Claude M. Seals Pardoned.

Claude M. Scales, alias Carl Madi son, convicted in First Division Cir cult Court in November, 1914, of the charge of robbery and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, was pardoned by Governor Brough on con dition that he surrender to the au- thorities at Atlanta, Ga, where he Is the Georgia penitentiary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
$500 Donated By A, F. L.

A contr1butlOn or S5UU from the AT kansas Federation of Labor was ac- knowledged by the State Board of ing in the governors office at the cap itol. An appropriation of $5,000 tor the commission was made by the re- cent legislature which, it is estimated, will not be sufficient to enable it to carry on it's work successfully, and the balance will have to be secured from donations.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
BootIeuqer Is Pardoned.

Senator Moncrief pardoned w. l.. Pearson of Arkansas county, sentenc- ed to a year in the penitentiary for bootlegging. Pearson's term would have expired the latter part of June. The pardon was requested by J. B. Reed, prosecuting attorney of the Ar kansas county circuit, who agreed to recommend the pardon after Pearson had served six months in the peniten- tiary. Pearson pleaded guilty. 4a
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Want Many Crops SoWn.

Petrograd.-Owing to the agitation among the agitation the government has addressed an appeal to peasant land proprietors, insisting on ire quent spring sowings in order to as- sure the provisioning of the armies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Appoints Polk Officials.

Owen Parker, son of w. l.. Parker, recently removed from the office of circuit clerk of Polk county on the charge of embeZzlement, was appoint ed by Governor Brough to fill the un- expired term of his father. Many res- idents of Polk county recommended the appointment
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Wild Break in Rates.

San Francisco.-Warnings of Ger man submarines operating in the Pa cifc ocean brought wild break in marine insurance rates. Larger firms entirely withdrew quotations, while in- dependent brokers quoted rlsks IT, creased as high as 500 per cent.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Al Reid Is Appointed.

Al Reid of Lonoke county, deputy warden at the state farm at Cummins for six years, was elected head war den at the farm by the Penitentiary Board at it's meeting in the governors office, to succeed L. D. Bailey of Pope county, resigned
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Roosevelt Is Hopeful.

New York.-Col. Theodore Roose- welt. upon his return here from Chi cago, says that he hopes, as Marshal Joffre had urged, that the people in this country will realize the necessity for sending without delay an Ameri- can force to the French front.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Donates Transportation.

Governor Brough received a letter from E. B. Trustworthy, attorney for the Iron Mountain, stating that the road would grant free transportation wishi~ +h.A state for all members of the boards for national defense. Other railroad companies in the state, Gov ernor Brough said, expected to do likewise.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

A meeting for the discussion of food problems will be held at Texar- kama May IA, when more than 400 visitors are expected, including dele gates from Texas, Arkansas, Louisi. ana, Oklahoma and other states. Off cers of the Farmers Union from sev- eral states will speak
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Herman A. Block Named.

Herman A. Block of Wynne was ap- pointed a member of the St. Francis Brough to succeed Morris Smith of Birdeye, resigned.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Senator Fall To Retire.

Washington A. B. Fall Republican of New Mexico, announc- ed in the Senate that he expects to retire when his present term expires in 1919
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Dumas City Council has en- p1oyed a watchman to guard the threa local gins and other property here during the night.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Brazil Now Is Neutral

Rio Janeiro.-The Brazilian govern. ment issued a proclamation of neu- trality in respect to the war between the United States and Germany.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Piel Bros. of Indiana will soon cree at Lake Village a hoop mill to em ploy 45 men.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Y. M. c. A. of Crossett has be. gun a fly swatting contest offering prizes to the boy or girl who kills the greatest number of flies between now and the first of next July.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Reouisit;on Granted.

Acting Governor Moncrief granted the requisition of Gov. A. O. Stanley of Kentucky for the return to that state of s. F. Stanley, who is wanted to answer to the charge of obtaining property under false pretenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Neuroes Will Oraanize.

Governor Brough granted the re- quest of Dr. G. W. Hayman and other negroes to organize a home guard company to be composed of negroes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
Navy Is Nearly Filled.

Washington.-The enlisted strength of the navy now has reached 86,326, within less than 700 of the full war quota now authorized.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

While Charles Pope was absent from his home at Arlberg some one came there and stole hive of bees belonging to him.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
War Prohibition Urqed.

Governor Brough sent President Wilson a telegram, urging the pass age of a national prohibition measure for the war period
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

George Kremer, aged 50, was al most instantly killed in a lumber camp near Corning, while seated at dinner. A large tree which was felled DIV woodsmen crashed down upon him, crushing his body.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
AN ARKANSAS EPJTOME.

c. G. Henry. president of the Ark ansas Bank and Trust Company of Newport and chairman of the Jackson county food preparedness campaign. is helping boys of this vicinity raise hogs by loaning them money to buy pigs when their application is approv- ed by the county agent, MT. Banks. Recently 12 boys in the OHphant neighborhood were supplied with money to buy Poland-China hogs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

The merchants at Norfork have in. stalled a free ferry across the North. fork river
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Col. Robert L. Bullard, U. S. A, commanding the training camp of the officers reserve corps at Fort Logan B. Roots, was elected an honorary member of the Little Rock Board of Commerce at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Marion. Colonel Bullard is the first honorary member He was honor guest at the luncheon.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

An Ozark firm bought $4S9.39 worth of poultry in on day recently. Many sales of under $5 were not counted in this total.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

To assist in the improvement and increase of the calf crop of Hampstead county the Hampstead County bank of Hope has arranged with Texas cat tie breeders to bring a carload of reg istered Durham bulls to Hope May 12. The bank will furnish money to such of it's customers or friends who want to buy these bulls, charging low rate of interest and permitting payment in two years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Farmers and fruit growers on Strawberry Ridge, north of Gravette, will experiment in planting navy beans this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Arkansas Farm Loan Associs- ton has been organized at Texarkana and has agreed to subscribe for 400 shares of the St. Louis Farm Loan Bank, at S each.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

five days chautauqua will be held at Harrison beginning June 25.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Greenwood supplied 21 volunteers to the army in one week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Sutton High School of Prescott has been forced to close without hold ing commencement exercises, on ac- count of an epidemic of measles in the school. The total enrolment was 227 pupils, 61 in the high school de- partment There were 10 graduates
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

What is said to be the largest barge load of logs ever received at Claren- don was lowed in few days ago from point SS miles below Claren- don on White river by the steamer Romunder, in charge of Capt. S. r. Hutson.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11
NUMBER 10

More than 200 young men from points in Louisiana and Arkansas filed applications with Maj. Hawkins, in charge of the officers recruiting sta. tion at Little Rock
 The officers training camp. which was to open at Fort Logan H. Roots on May S, will open one week later, May, 14, according to instructions re- ceived from the War Department.
 Joseph R. Hamlen, vice president of J H. Hamlen & Son, left for Wash ington to become assistant to Eliot Wadsworth, acting chairman of the central finance committee of the American Red Cross Society.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

c. c. Feemster, operating a mine on Bald Dave mountain, reports striking some rich ore. The ore run follows big underground opening, and has the promise of developing into something big
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Five thousand barrels of radishes have been shipped from BIevirs this year, the largest amount in the his- tory of the truck business here Fan cy prices were received. It is ex- pected that 125 cars of cantaloupes will be shiped from here in July.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Mile owners in the Cave Creek dis trict and farmers living along tho road are building a good road to Pin aall The distance is 20 miles.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The members of the Methodist church on the London circuit have planted 16 acres in cotton exclusively for the support of the church.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Wolves are killing many sheep and goats in the vicinity of Deer, Newton county. Last week the wolves killed $40 worth of sheep belonging to II. W. Rocole, and 75 goats belonging to James Pruitt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

It is expected that the strawberry crop along the Kansas City and Mem phis railroad between Rogers and Fayetteville, will amount to 150 cars this year. Last years crop was about 100 cars
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

]. H. Taylor X Co of Delight has sold 250 head of stock to a firm in Tahlequah, Okla, at a good price ]. J. Lewallen has bought some blooded stock for his range near here.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

H H. Cannon. chief electrician. and Walter c. Cox, quartermaster. U. s. N., have opened a naval recruiting of- five at Prescott.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Fifty thousand dollars damages for loss of an eye sustained by a broken window pane in telephone booth are claimed in a suit filed against the Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company by J. w. Wilkes of Fay etteville.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

F. S, McChesney, for five terms principal of the Lake Village High School. has declined sixth term, and will remove to Marianna.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Most of try 1treets at SpringdaIs are being lPue, The use of oil last year was ars. essful
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Jack Mccullough, for six years principal of Belle Grove school, has been elected superintendent of the Forrest City schools.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Petitions are being prepared at DG- mas asking the creation of a drainage district to embrace the five Iaterals of the Cypress Creek canal on the west side between Rockville and Walnut Lake
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Crawford County National Farm Loan Association of Alma has applied for loan of $75,0O0 from ths government. The individual loans range from $500 to s1O,0Oo. The asso- citation has a charter membership of 34.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Bentonville canning factory has received 5O,OOO tin cans, and has 210,000 more ordered. These will be used for tomatoes, MT Hawkins, the manager, having 11O acres pledged by local growers.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

An immense crop of all kinds of berries is assured for the section of Mountain Home.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Home Demonstration Club of Van Buren plans to give an entertain ment to begin fund to provide for a farm demonstrator for this county. Due to the failure of the Quorum Court to provide an appropriation, there is no agent in the county.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

The Ozark light company is plan ming to overhaul the plant soon and put in new poles, lines and transmits sion. The streets system will be sep arated from the residence section and other changes made.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Several young men from Newport are planning to attend the officers training camp at Fort Roots. Among those who have applied for admission are Eugene Wallace, Warren N. Dun- away, Artemus Shell and Teddy Shell.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Members of the Baptist and Presby- terian churches are planning to erect a new church building at Dumas soon. It is proposed to have building be- longing to the city and to permits it's
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

D. W. Morrison of Blytheville, rep resenting the engineering firm that has the contract to survey for Drain. age District No. in Poinsett county, plans to move his family to Harris burg and begin work at once
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

Lanier Rodgers, a Decatur farmer, shipped car of 91 head of hogs to Kansas City. The shipment netted him $2,S00. The hogs averaged 19G pounds in weight. Several carloads have been shipped from here recently
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-05-11

cy prices were received. It is ex- pected that 125 cars of cantaloupes will be shiped from here in July.
 Fifty thousand dollars damages for loss of an eye sustained by broken window pane in a telephone booth are claimed in suit filed against the Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company by J. w. Wilkes of Fay etteville.
 The Crawford County National Farm Loan Association of Alma has applied for a loan of $75,000 from tna government. The individual loans range from $500 to s10,000 The asso- citation has a charter membership of 34.
 Several young men from Newport are planning to attend the officers training camp at Fort Roots. Among those who have applied for admission are Eugene Wallace, Warren N. Dun- away, Artemus Shell and Teddy Shell
 Lanier Rodgers. a Decatur farmer. shipped car of 91 head of hogs to Kansas City. The shipment netted him S2,800. The hogs averaged 19G pounds in weight Several carloads have been shipped from here recently
 Members of the Baptist and Presby- terian churches are planning to erect new church building at Dumas soon. It is proposed to have a building be- longing to the city and to permits it's use by any Christian denomination.
 D. w. Morrison of Blytheville. rep Tesenting the engineering firm that has the contract to survey for Drain. age District No. in Poinsett county, plans to move his family to Harris burg and begin work at once
 The Ozark light company is plan ming to overhaul the plant soon and put in new poles, lines and transmits SIOIl. l Ilc SIlGClS SySlCll VIII DC Sep- arated from the residence section and other changes made.
 The Bentonville canning factory has received 50,000 tin cans, and has 210,000 more ordered. These will be used for tomatoes, MT. Hawkins, the manager, having 110 acres pledged by local growers.
 It is expected that the strawberry crop along the Kansas City and Mem phis railroad, between Rogers and Fayetteville, will amount to 15O cars this year. Last years crop was about 100 cars.
 Petitions are being prepared at DE- mas asking the creation of drainage district to embrace the five laterals of the Cypress Creek canal on the west side between Rockville and Walnut Lake.
 ]. H. Taylor x Co of Delight has sold 250 head of stock to a firm in Tahlequah, Okla, at a good price. ]. J. Lewallen has bought some blooded stock for his range near here.
 The Home Demonstration Club of Van Buren plans to give an entertain ment to begin fund to provide for a farm demonstrator for this county. Due to the failure of the Quorum Court to provide an appropriation, there is no agent in the county.
 Wolves are killing many sheep and goats in the vicinity of Deer, Newton county. Last week the wolves killed $40 worth of sheep belonging to II. w Rocole, and 75 goats belonging to James Pruitt.
 Col. Robert L. Bullard, U. s. A, commanding the training camp of the officers reserve corps at Fort Logan H. Roots, was elected an honorary member of the Little Rock Board of Commerce at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Marion. Colonel Bullard is the first honorary member He was honor guest at the luncheon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
WEST CORNWALL

Henry Thomas and &. y. Hornsby are
doing large jobs of threshing in the
north part of the town and in Wey.
bridge
Mrs. H. +. Taylor is again at home
after nearly three weeks stay with her
sister, Mrs. +. F. Townsend at Shore
ham Center.
Mrs. NJ. O. Field went to Burlington
on Wednesday.
Master Reginald Dewitt of Shoreham
has recently spent few days with his
grand parents, Mr. and Mrs l.. Dewitt.
Miss Annis Young is with her sister
Katherine at f, S. Haskel's.
Mrs. II. f. Sanford is slowly recover
ing from her injured knee caused by
falling down stairs.
c. j. Lowell Jr. and friend Mr.. John
son of Proctor were recent guests al c.
j. Lowel's.
Miss Katherine Griswod was with her
sister, Miss S. E. Griswold at the old
home for few days during the week.
News has been received that there is
some Improvement in the condition of
X. H. Huntley of Orwell who formerly
lived here and has imany friends here.
His condition has been quite serious.
Miss Cora NJ Bingham of Rutland
who has been visiting her friend, Mrs.
l.. c. Droette, has returned to her
home. The Drolettes have recently en-
tertained Mrs. Eta Hurd, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. c. Elmer and son Clifford of New
Haven and Mr.. and Mrs. Kingsley of
Beecher's Falls. Mrs. Kinsley is an
aunt Of Mrs. Droette
The members of the Mary Baker Al
len Chapter, d. A. r. who attended the
Annual State Conference held in Bran
don on Tuesday, were, Mrs. C. F. Bene-
dict, Mrs. A. w. Foote, Mrs F, E. Foote,
Mrs. W. f. Bingham, Mrs. l.. Dewitt,
Mrs. M, O. Field, Miss Katherine Girls
void and Mrs H. E. Taylor, from the
east part of the town, Mrs. c. H. Lane,
Miss Addie Parkhill, Mrs. j. W. At
wood and Miss Rachel l.. Frost; others
from the chapter were Mrs Z. W. Pa
rent of Sudbury and Mrs. Robert Eas-
ton of Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
Death Of Charles Wheeler

Charles Henry Wheeler died at bis
home on Case street Friday evening
at II O clock after a short illness with
peurisy. He was 50 years old and
is survived by wife, Julia abbey
Wheeler, a daughter, Marjorie Wheeler,
and brother, Fred c. Wheeler of
MiddIebury. Mr. Wheeler was born in
Salisbury, October 3, 1865, and was
the son of Henry c. and Fanny
Estes Wheeler. He had lived in
Middebury for many years, carrying
or painting business, and for about
10 years had conducted a farm in the
east part of the town.
The funeral was held at his late home
on Case street Monday afternoon at 2
o clock, Rev. Robert Taylor pastor of
the East Middlebury Methodist church,
oficiated. There was large attend
ance and many floral tributes. The
bearers were Fremont Abbey, Gideon
E. Abbey, Milo X. Moore and George
Severance. Burial was in the Case
street cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26
EAST MIDDLRBURY


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America and Military and hWa. Relief
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Gently furnished several of the boy.
from this vicinity with comlorters
Word has been received here of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-10-26

A missionary barrel has been packed
and sent by the Auxiliary to Rev
and Mis-. Camtield of North Dakota.
At recent meeting of the Ladies
society Of the Congregational church
the following officers were elected,
President, Mrs. c. L. Parish; vice
president, Mrs. j. S. Dukett; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. G. X. Walker.
Mrs. Emma Wolcott went last Friday
to Barre to be the guest of relatives.
An entertainment will be given at the
Grange hall Friday evening, November
2. The farce, "A Case of suspension"
will be given, as a part of the program.
The flag drill which was to
have been given had to be given
up for the present. A full pro-
gram will be posted at the different
stores little later. Supper will be
served.