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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-18
MAR VILLA SUPPLY G

Dcpl, S, Cox 500, CaIcs5urc, II.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
WATCH THE sHoPPlNe
SPECIALS, LADIES.

Of late the merchants Of COrdele
have begun a series of advertise
ments carrying Monday and Tuesday
bargains, -some4imes aliEhe-week
bargains. These advertisements APP
pear regularly in the Sunday Dis
patch. 1t will be worth while to
glance through these advertisements
so as not to miss the shopping oppor-
tunities.
You know, it is sometimes your luck
just to be too late. The merchants are
following their specials to the letter
You cannot get on Tuesday what was
advertised to sell on Monday. You
need not try it. Here's a tip. Read
your paper and keep up with them. By
that means you show the merchant
you have seen his ad in his home pa
per, you, get the bargain AND. at the
safne 'tfnie You make the paper strons
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
Arab Social News

Arab has a brass band 1t IS COM
posed Of MessFs. La Fontisee and son,
]. B. Green Tom Bishop, Frank Bish-
op, Green Barield, Drew McWilliams,
and others. 1t is directed by Mr.. La
Fontisee. They have been practicing
for some time and will make pub
lie appearance sometimes soon.
Mrs. Hardy Hodges and Miss Min
ME Hardin are both quite sick at the
home of Mrs Lula Hardin.
Mrs. Luther Stephens has returned
from a visit to Warwick.
Marion Jackson of Warwick made
Arab q visit last Thursday.
George Southwell and DR.. Tip Cox
are in Atlanta.
r. j. Royal and F. C. Tabor attend
ed the Shriners Convention session
held at Valdosta Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs C. C. Mccall of Macon,
en- route to White Springs, Fla. stopped
over for the day recently, with Miss
Ella Pate. Mrs. Mccall was formerly
Miss Lola Hatcher and popular stu
dent here in the days of the Houston
High school.
Miss Kathleen Pate spent the week
end in Ty Ty with her cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. Oliver.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
MRS. EsPY TO SPEAK.

The program committee of the Geor-
gia Sunday School association has
asked Mrs. E. M. Espy to address the
State convention at Savannah in May
on the subject, Training the Bible
class in Evangelism and Christian
leadership" Mrs. Espy has accepted
the invitation and will speak before
the adult conference of the conven-
ton Tuesday, May s. This invitation
to Mrs Espy comes in the nature of
a compliment for the program for the
State Sunday School convention, in
cludes each year, sixty odd speakers
from every quarter of the state, many
Of them the most prominent people
in the state.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

bers, Mrs. j. o. Bonner of Memphis,
Tenn, and Mrs. Joe Lee Wilson, of Ma
con, were guests on this occasion.
The decorations were suggestive of
Washington's birthday, flags being
the chief decoration, draping the walls
in the library and dining hall and be
ing otherwise artistically arranged.
Miss Webb served a delicious course
luncheon, daffodils, the club flower,
forming a lovely centerpiece. Nina
ture hatchets were used for place
cards.
The study for the afternoon was
the second act of Othello
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
PRESBYTERIANS HAD
SPLENDID EVENING.

Washington's birthday was appro-
priately and happily commemorated in
exercises held by the Presbyterian
Sunday school at the church Thurs
dav evening. All who took part on
the program acquitted themselves
with credit The addresses touching
most Interestingly on the patriotic and
useful life of Washington and the need
Of all to emulate those virtues which
he possessed, while the musical num-
bers and other features added great
ly in making the occasion one of in
terest and benefit.
The program as rendered follows:
Song-Columbia.
Opening Address,. d. Garrett.
Piano Duet-Susie Jones, Mamie l..
Harris.
Address-Mr. Garrett.
Dialogue-Adlyn McIver, jamie Beth
McIver and Susie Jones.
Song-Little Evelyn Mcmillan.
Speech-Charles MiZe.
Dialogue-Six Girls Miss Sara
Hydes class.)
Speech-Master Hugh Wakefield.
Song-'Little Soldiers" by school.
Paper-Washington Visit to Geor
gia, by Miss Louise Bercaw.s
Piano Solo-Miss Sara Hyde.
Recitation-Ethel Heidi.
Song-Mrs. J. T., Jones. a,r
Address-Col Jones.
Song Garry Me Back to Old Vir-
ginny," by school.
Dialogue-Five Big Girls.
Song-Mrs. Feagle.
Address-Mr. Curtis
Song-"America," by all.
Prayer-Mr. Garrett
Refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the exerc ises.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25


In the southland and the sun-land,
Sings the mocking bird with glee;
Softly chipping songs of Dixie
And it's homeland unto me.
In the forest and the city,
From each hill or shady dell
Comes its notes of sweetest music,
That no pen or tongue can tell.
From the oak tree and the willow,
From the elm tree and the pine;
Mocking every bird of Dixie;
Notes of sweetness most divine.
In the night time, in the moonlight,
AS sometimes thou'rt wont to sing
Let the echo of thy music
On each hill and steeple ring.
In the sunlight and the shadow
OF each bright and early morn,
That no human ear can scorn.
TITS the mocker chirping, whistllng,
Singing songs of other broods;
Truly Georgias chorus singers
Are the Knockers of the woods
Lovely knocking birds of Dixie;
Every note is most sublime.
MARBLE on in sun or shadow,
= In the southlands sunny cline.
Welcome to the highland singer;
Welcome to each songster heard;
Welcome thrice, yea, ten times, vel
come l3I9,5,.
To our own dear hooking bird.
A. NJ. S.
q. I've +. III IGl li.
Little Miss Louise Malone has re-
covered from her recent illness.
Friends of Mrs. j. w. Elliott will re-
gret to learn of her illness.
Stephens Neal, of Dothan, Ala, is
spending the week end with home
folks.
Mrs. Hector Cameron and little
daughter of Eastman are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Fannie Hyde.
fG0l
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
r R Z
HIRES WORK PLEASES.

Friends of Walter Hires, who was
one of. the principal actors in the pic
ture "The End of the Tour" at the
Capitol Theatre yesterday, were very
much pleased with the excellent work
he did. Hires is a native of Cordele,
but IS well. known to many people in
Macon. Last summer he spent sew
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

H. S. Jennings, of Douglas, was the
guest Thursday of T. E. Jennings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Vienna,
were in town shopping yesterday.
Miss Lillian Carswell is spending
several days at home from Bessie Tiff
college.
Miss Mae Jones and Miss Willie Bull
lard have returned from a pleasant
stay in Vienna.
Dick Pound, of Live Oak, Fla, is
the guest of his brother, Carey Pound,
for several days.
w C. Philips is at home from Tiff
ton where he has just completed the
union passenger depot.
A. H. Edwards and "Speck" Lowe
made a trip to Fitzgerald Thursday,
returning by automobile. =
The many friends of Mrs. Seymour
Catchings are pleased to learn that
she is able to be out after several days
illness.
! Col. r. s.. Foy and family of Sylves-
ter, are guests for several days of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Chapman.
Rev. Walter Anthony went to Ma
con Thursday where he attended q
meeting of the Emory Campaign com
mittee, presided over by Bishop Can
dler. i'.. I
Rev. and Mrs w. F. Smith and sons,
Howard and Frank, are spending sew
eral days in Macon. Rev. Smith is
chairman of the Emory Executive
committee, and he called a meeting of
this committee in Macon on Thurs
day.
Among the Cordele Shriners who at
tended the pilgrimage at Valdosta
Thursday were o. H. Hammack, Con-
rad McGugan, o. J. Taylor, Theo Ir
win, John Crumpler, T. NJ. Coker, ]. NJ.
Diffee, A. U. Starr, Smut" Anderson.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
MISS WEBB HOSTESS.

Miss Pansy Webb was the charm
ing hostess Wednesday afternoon to
the ITALIAN club at her lovely subur-
ban home. There was a full attend
ance of members and two former mem
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

Mrs. Mary Quillian is expected to
return to Cordele today from the
eastern markets where she has been
purchasing the spring stock for Roob-
in. She will be at her place Monday
in the millinery department.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25
J. C. Walters spent Thursday in Ma

]. C. Walters spent Thursday in Ma
con.
William Moore is on q trip to Allan
ia.
Rev. John NJ Walker is able to be
out again after his recent illness.
Mrs. T. ]. Durrett returned Thurs
day from a business trip to Griffin.
Mrs. Sam Fielder and little son, OF
Triton, are visiting relatives in the
city
Mrs. F. A. Grantham and daughter
Miss Alene, are spending the week
end in Atlanta.
~ a. =,
Friends of Ms. T. J. Durrett will
be glad to learn she has recovered
from her recent attack of grip.
Mrs. F. G. Boatright returned FIJI
day from attending the mardi gras at
New Orleans.
Mrs. Wayne FAINT is being pleasantly
entertained by her sister, Mrs. F. H
of DaUcOp Ga
Mrs. Henderson, of Unadilla, arrived
in the city Friday to visit Mrs. T. j.
Macarthur.
Rev. T. o. Lambert, of Seville, was
a prominent visitor in the city Friday.
Pearson Ellis spent several days OF
the past week in Atlanta, represent
ing number of policy holders in the
Empire Life Insurance case.
DR.. Ford Ware who has been taking
a special course in the study of the
eve. ear, nose and throat, at Tulane
University at New Orleans, returned
home Thursday. He will leave in a
week for Augusta, where he will take
a course in laboratory work at the
University of Georgia, after which he
Will go 70 New York to complete his
study in this special work.
In the guest list given for Mrs. Es-
py's theatre party to Mrs. Peacock
last week, Mrs. L. A. Parker's name
was inadvertently omitted. Mrs. Par
ker added interest to this pleasant oc-
casion by offering a beautiful toast
to the hostess and the honoree, Mrs.
Peacock. Ed. note.
Sam Duggan of Dublin was the
Of hic cic
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

Even the temperance orators some
times has occasion to speak with bait
ed breath
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

l.. L. Helms with Mrs. Helms left
last night for Atlanta where they
will spend several days on business
and pleasure.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

DR.. V. o. Howard of Arab, was in
town Friday attending to business
matters.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

ger.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

Sam Duggan of Dublin was the
guest during the week of his sisters,
Misses Kathleen and Nancy Duggan.
He has been attending school at
Marion, Ala, and is en- route home to
spend some time. M
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-25

If Dolly knew how much
good this medicine did me
last night she'd take it in
jiffy. This stuff is just
as obIisins and accommo- 7
datign as the folks who
sell it. told Ma that j
their pure candy does me
as much good as anything
ever took in my life.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08

Ono lot chtldren's
black rib hose, good
quality, worth l2la to OH -
l5c; regular sizes to S7O
s only. Extra special
while they last. ...
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
ANXIOUS SEAT
Occupied by Seventeen Union veterans
Here, Who Hope to Be Among Those
- TO GO 20 Vicksburg.

There. ar.. S.v.:t...: tuinr veterans
Of tn. civil war in tins "i;y wh" az" on
the "aaHi"u~ S-at' awaiting w"r'l from
hc;tt,.tiart"rS ii they sill h. anl"rS iti't
eight U-Il, :,r.. - b. drawn :" rri'r"S'':It
the J W Holiday q. y =. pos: 4. 'h''
EickSb;ir% Miss. pete r'';ni"n urNt
week 'rh,r ;.r" hurne that TITO first
order permitting: S..v'rt:."n NJ th"m 10
at;.nd m. s.r;h..,uy wall ~ allowed. II
will b.. known in n f.'w DAYS just now
fnaEv from her. will H. pr"Nil'd with
transportation To the his ntti"nal 70
Urur.
C":. v. H. t.nv..i %: 'Tt.,ra Alta. Pres
ron crTr,N. VI" ita% ''hnr"'. "t th. dis
triGir; i".s;, AZ :n,. "r,i.':> t"r trtinSp"r;a-
tion scat ..ur. - tn. ,"St that S'-:"nt"''n
would H.. r"r,ri::.d :" =" fr.'.'. y draw
ing WAS, i,..!s! = t.W wr",i> NJ" ain. he
I. lucky Veterans w..r. HnnTtnI pi"pIri-
tionS t" ai;"u.! ili'- i.uri"n when col.
Glover notified III post That only eight
from, her. wnuli i.. allowed MI 'h-
. credentials cnr tn. =. y"ni"'n mad t'.rn
sent to To-: Aljn Tor transportation
when IN" Row ORDER was r"c"iv''i
Ar In. meeting 81 III. Holiday post
saturday ;iI::i,t II v"S decided !" Tt the
drawing Of h.. seventeen Numbers h'' h''iI
at TER: .\it9i ~ $'.''.rti'G ;h'- light Ma
app.4il WAS al" rt:.'i'. =. .'"i 'i."I"r -.
. permit. i: prS$ihi... AL lu.. ori:r!jai lucky
: ones her. !" max" IA" irii.
> The fI,.ilitla: post y IA" largest il
= West Virginia. hLEImS :''"'i' :" nam
= l,rrS. tladw,l pcs ~ M"uw: It'll IS
S,.,.ol,,i H., lt"lni".v- hta. whIh N":i'!,. post
y a; F'uirlr"nt iS ;hIr'i. l. - r"p"ri"d tha'
abny, "a ~. tsii,:rS f."f:, i".r! rhs. f"rn"r
,,ns,S l.av.. l,,...r ;,r"vr'., with orders fpr
. Transportation ." N:ckS;,rrg
. Local veterans i.r.tar.. Ina. = heir
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
NEWS BRIE:FS

fairfield Castle NJ. 5. Enirh.s Of
Colder E.auI". ct u ni",tiua; hold Satur-
day might. decidrd IL d" ;h.ir Wt Tor
the Boys" hy giving nm oyster supper
som. tim" during III" urS; ~ next
month and turning IN" proceeds over I"
the tobacco fund for til" Wheeling and
Ohio County drafted m"n.
sixteen n"u wcr" accepted AZ 'ne
army Recruiting station las; ws"k THIS
is considered - Very good start tor IN"
month and Sergeant Barker through an
advertising campaign. hopes t" "A'"ed
EAST months record of - '1cn.
-Sergcan, Harry christian had good
week ut th.. Marine station last week
accepting three men who will b. sent
away Tuesday.
"A total uc Sl"A+ has hnen received
from IL" contribution boxes placed IN
III. local La rber shops for the benefit OF
the Red Cross.
A party in honor oc William G.
Crlss. IN employ - TIL baltimore &
Ohio railroad. who left with tho city
cpntingcn; nj selected draft meu Satur-
day. WAS given las; week and h. was
prrS"nt.r with I purse NJ So by follow
employees in tn' railroad office.
sin .nar:iar" licenses wsr" issued
Saturday by tn" Cit "l"rk and TWO
deeds W"rr r"r"rt!r'i.
II " TAYLOR. -. ". case. G. T.. Tay-
Tor and -. r H,.y.man Of Wh"clia-. and
r +. l.ynru -; M.:riIrS Fiery. :"preS'n-
iativeS It III. Northwestern Mu'th t.ifs
Insurance. ..n:ui,un, "f IA. Whs"linC dis
1-ir; ar. :t..;niIn.: -. annual business.
session e.: th.. Organization ~ session III
,h,. Wud.. II. p'i ia "k~t'ir@. / - moot
itu:: i h..in- ri'.hd.' hy Northwestern
representatives fr".n TIM. majority "t
The stats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
WOMAN PREACHER MAY
Be LOCAL PREACHER
The Rev. (drsD Clara Cook Helvie De-
livers Sermon in First Unitarian
Church Sunday

Tho Rev. INrsD Clara Cook H"lN,'
of Buffalo. y y. VIII" WAS r''"n;tH graz,
uated from, th- Msadvliir ,Thr"l"cita'
college. delivered her ;ultial >"rnl"n
here i'm the First tnithrian "hurch yes
t.rdny nrnrniur Ei,-r tl.cru" WAS BE
coming Self Quit" iaTS'' c"nEreea-
ton was present. Il y LIKELY that IN"
congregation Will s\t..T'l Il call |" Mrs.
Helrtc to har"na" thur Regular pastor,
succeeding thu. Rrv. I. y. {. thgGinHcr
Amer who r..s;.n.hi several months ago
to accept 81 pastoral" in ohio.
Mrs Hclvi. will occupy thu pulpit AT
the local church III" RS; ~ this month.
Sh., iS rn., az tn. t"w women MINISTER'S
who has ever preached in this city. and
it Shn becomes the regular pastor 81 IN"
church Sh, Will. y. tho first woman 70
occupy such = calling il Wh".'ins and
perhaps III thu stat. Mrs. tt"LNie Is
staying at thu. Hotel Windsor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
ITALIAN STABBED
Man Attacked In Bridgeport Street on
Saturday Night Thought 70 he
Victim Of the 3iackhand

The victim 90 rrvS;"rt"nS stahhnG
affair i'm Rridg"nort on Saturday night.
Clarence FE"n"p"riy. an Italian about ~
years old. - lying IN - dangerous con-
dition AZ The. North Wheeling hospital.
EGenoperly MAS walking al"ur III"
street in m" bushes district about 1870.
when Il man rushed ny h.hind hun, and
/. stabbed hr,r in I'll" back with u still..t"
or tiaerr and Then 'Hrd.. his escape. Nor
thinking hat h. was seriously wounded
tho Italian continued on his way and
walked = half block 10 tn" Lucas hotel
whore II" collapsed from loss "f blood.
DR.. ShaGfer was called and finding ;hc
man dangerously wounded had hlm re-
moved Ia the hospital.
Thu. victim ~! th'.' $tahhtnc could give
no reason t"r IN" at:a'k made on him.
but the polio" arr. inclined {" thu belief
that ne vas IL" victim of hiarkhand.rs.
No arrests ha.. been made.
a Put ~ brought y"u back Il Ni,'"ria
Cross would y"u-'r--givr III" Il chance.
then"
"Oh. can't you think ~ something
, original. Captain Brown" i'y.. got hair
dozen promises Of V. C'S.-$ydnry
Bulletin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
MEMS TROUSERS
At Challenge Sale Prices.

At Challenge Sale Prices.
Enough Said.
Mems Cottonade Work or
Dress Trousers. Neat striped
patterns. we'll made, at S1.13
Mems $3.50 Trousers. Well
tailored. Of neat. dark patterns.
perfect fitting, at.......S1. 80
Mems AIl-Wool Navy Blue or
Brown Serge Trousers. Worth
$3.50. This sale. $3.50
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
SHIRT WAISTS
At Challenge Sale Prices

At Challenge Sale Prices
Extra quality all Silk Crepe de
chene, plaid and Satin stripes.
dark colors, Satin Waists. fine
French wolfe, tucked embroidery
inserting and lace trimmed NOD
els. Very latest styles and
copies, -Four models selling at
81 and SIS. Silk Waists. colors
of flesh, white and suit shaucs.
Every size. Challenge Sale
price S2.95
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
CHlLDREN'S COATS
In the Challenoe Sale

Newest cloth. corduroy, velvet
and plush styles. black and col
ors. All sizes from 2 to "a.
Challenge Sale prices from
S2.95 to ...........S 9.35
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08
Challenge Sale Of
MEN'$wEAR

Mems Csc Blue chambray or
Black Sateen Working Shirts.
Challenge Sale price,. ..49e
Mems 25c Silk Isle Socks, In
black. white or coIors; extra
strong linen heels and toes.
Challenge Sale price.....17Rc:
Mems Csc Silk Fouur,in-Hand
Ties, wide, open ends; choice
patterns ..................19c
1oc Mems soft "LInene" Hand
kerchiefs, full size. softly Iaun-
dered: hemstitched border.
Challenge Sale price. sac
Mems 1898 extra heavy Wor.
sted Coat Sweaters. exceIIently
finished; all sizes. ....S2.79
Mems zee Grey FIanneIette
Shirts with collar attached; un-
equaIed for warmth and service
doiiItJ .'.''''''' .''' OoS
Mems Csc Paris Pad Carriers.
Challenge Sale price. ...17Lae
Mems $2.98 Worsted Coat
Swea ters. Challenge Sale
price $500. ......-... .S1.95
Mems $3.50 heavy Sanitary
fleece lined Union Suits. chaI.
ienge Sale price. ..9Se
Mems $3.50 half-ribbed Union
Suits, in grey, white or ecru.
Challenge Sale price,. Use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08

Mems regular 7sc heavy SAM.
tary feeced Shirts or Drawers,
all sizes. Challenge Sale price,
eacn ...''.'........ $50
Mems 81 and SIPS Madras
Shirts, soft cuffs, all sizes and
best patterns. Challenge Sale
price ''..s..'.."...... 79c
Mems actual $500 Tub Silk
Shirts. a we'll known brand, cur
full and we'll finished. chaI-
Ienge Sale price. S2.95
Mems 55c Elastic Dress or
Working suspenders with nickel
plated trimmings and strong
leather ends 3or
Mems 35c we'll known paris"
Carriers. with double grip-the
name. tells the story-It's the
best garter on the market.
CnaIfehge sale price, pair. .25c
Mems Red or Blue Bandana
Handkerchiefs, large size and
fast cofors. Challenge Sale
Mems 1870 strong, durable
Working Socks. for.......7Loc
Mems 75c Silk Four-in.Hands,
wide, open ends: plenty Of new
designs to elect from. ChaI-
Ienee Sale price. Use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-08

FGIF& GOATS
FUR
2
Every size 1919
Msses asoftne
arueco COLI push elf flu t sell in al
sat
REGULAR ant
nr imm
Eta w
cbs $780, sis De 'Vo ''' " ~"" ps " " o $500
Sharp County record., 1917-02-02
Absentee Voters Bill

The Carter bill, pending in the
house Of representatives, to permit
qualified electors to vote when
absent from home, makes It lawful
for any employe Of a railroad, trav-
cling salesman, student of any col
lege OF the state, or other person
who Is a qualified elector Of the
state, to vote In any township Of
the state where he may be at the
time Of any general or primary elec-
ton. A form or oath to which he
shall subscribe Is provided. The
ballot and affidavit shall be deposit
ed not later than the following day
with the county clerk where the
Vote was cast, to be forwarded by
him to the clerk Of the county where
the voter resides
Sharp County record., 1917-02-02
THE STATE CREDIT

When q bill to authorize the state
to borrow $750,OOO to put itself on a
cash basis was before the senate,
Senator Slaughter said:
Il am astonished to find any
business man opposing this measure
A business man pays his debts and
maintains his credit, and that is all
this bill does"
Senator Slaughter is eminently
correct in saying that "A business
man pays his debts and maintains
his credit" but the trouble in Arkan-
sas has been that in paying no at
tention to its credit the state has
been unable to pay its debts. The
debts Of Arkannas will have to be
paid some way, of course, but Sen.
ator Slaughter might have added
that a business man would not have
piled up these debts in the first
place.
Sharp County record., 1917-02-02
OPPOSITION TO BROWN BILL
Measure Would Place A Tax On Notes
And Life Insurance Policies.

Petitions are pouring into b0tf
houses of the legislature agains,
Senate Bill No, 81, by Senator
Brown. 1t Is An act to reduce the
rate Of taxation, provide for fair as.
sessment of the property of the
state, and enforce the assessment Of
life insurance policies, notes, mort.
CAGES and other evidences of debt
1t provides that hereafter the rate
of taxation shall be one and one
eighth mills for state purposes, 8
mills for state schools, mill for
Confederate pensions, 81 per capita
for each male citizen, "and such
other rates as are fixed or may be
fixed by law" All the property Of
the state now exempt by the con-
stitution shall be assessed at Its
true value in money.
Each life insurance policy having
a cash surrender value shall be as.
sessed at that value.
If any mortgage, deed Of trust, or
other security for debt taxable
under the law shall Lot have been
assessed wit hin the time prescrib-
ell for assessing personal property
II shall lose It's priority over any
subsequently executed mortgage or
lien. 1t Is also provided that pro-
missory notes and other evidences
Of debt shall be listed for assess
ment, otherwise they shall bear no
interest for the year In which they
we're not assessed
Sharp County record., 1917-02-02
BONE DRY

Arkansas is a bone dry state,
which means that this state is as
dry as bone that has baked in
the sunshine for a couple of sum-
mers. No whiskey can be shipped
in the state now. and those who are
inclined to imbibe occasionally will
be forced to give up the inclination
or hike themselves to where the
spirits may be had.
The bone dry bill passed the low
er house of the legislature without a
dissenting vote, and only four votes
were cast against the measure in
the senate, showing the unanimity
with which the general assembly
moved on this legislation.
The legislature of Tennessee has
passed a bone dry measure, and
judging f.om the recent actions of
congress on whiskey legislation the
time is not very far distant when
the whole country will be as dry as
a desert, so far as alcoholic stimu-
lents are concerned All those who
promise not to be satisfied with that
state of affairs had as we'll make up
their minds to swallow their medi.
cine and make no ugly faces.