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The Little River news., 1917-11-14
PRESIDENT V.II!-sON 0UT-
 L!..:.G I.:H. lRTlAFT PLANS
Puts Machinery fer Classifying Regis- ,fants Into 0Perati0u-To
 Hc.in December i and
 W1E Require GG Days

Washingtcn5 Nov. 10.-President Wils on formally put the new machin- cry for the carrying out of the se- leotiYe draft bill into operation to- night w:tll the publication Of the fore word to the regulations under which thc second call will be made. The reg uiat:Cns themselves and the question: naiaes which more ;hqn 9.o0O,000 reg istrants will be required to fiji out are be eng forwarded to local boards, but haYc not yet been made public. War Department officials stimate that the process can be completed within 60 days. This means that no second call will be made upon the draft forces belo@e tic middle of next February, as tn period of classi- fcation NH no hSia until Decem- 1 ber 1.
 The president describes the new plan of dividing all registered men i not already mobilize9 ito five classes, subject 60 service by classcs, as be ng intended to produce @a more perfect organization o. eur manpower."
 "The scleetira principle must be carried to it's logical conclusion" the president said, and he added that there must be made a complete inven- tory of the publications Of each reg istrant in order to determine "the place in tie military, industrial or agrcultural ranks of the nation in which his experience and training can best be made to serve the common good
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
Warming Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court Little River County, Arkansas. Robert Butler Plaintiff vs. RoxaEna Butler Defendant. The defendant, RoXana Butler is hereby warned to appear in this Court within 30 days and ansWe. the complaint of the plaintiff herein Robert Butler. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this the 18th Gay of October, 1917.-Chas. H. Park Clerk. By Jas Williams, D. C. June 3. Morrell, Atty for Pltff Frank M Locke. Atty. ad litem. 93 "
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
.tftorRcyS Held Rnn1upt

Texarkana. Nov. 9.-The Texarkana Bar Association banquet was held at the Plaza hotel Wednesday night.
 The principal address was made by F. M. i5theridge. president Of tEe Dal- las County Bar Association. Judge Gordon Russell of the Federal Court and Lieut. Brown of the United States Army also spoke.
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
Warning 0rdnr

In the Little River Chancery Court. Little River County, Arkauss5 Eeoaa Starks Plaintiff vs. Bun Stagks De- iendant The defendant, I4rI StaYI.s s hereby warned to appear in thi Court within 30 days and answer the complaint of the plaintif hereia, Leona Starks. Witness my hand and the seal of aid Court thi 15th day C. October, 1917.-Cha. II. Park, Clerk By Jas II. Williams, D, C. Seth C Reynolds. Atty. for Pltff. Pearoc Steel, Atty ad litem. 93. W
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
.sSI.S { Instinted Aid.

The inquiry projected in tie ques t;onnafTc will go deep into the qaal- ifcs ions of each nearly 10 0003D men. The success of the plan and it's completion within the estimated time rests absolutely upon WholeAeanted support siven by the people especial ly by tie doe. OTIS and lawyers of each comrlaaity, and the president calls upon tbom for that unstinted aid,
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

Rice are specially warned to appear and show cause why the title to said above described lands should not be quoted and confirmed in said petition er' Given under my hand and the seal Of said court, on this the 12ln day Of October. 1917. 7.-Chaa II. Parr, Circuit and Chaaccry Clerk. g
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

LoST-Jersey COW marked crop and under bit in left and crop and over bit in right ear, one brindle COW and one dehorned same mark One jersey
 heifer 1 year old unmarked. Notify O. Kolb at Arkansas State Bank. At
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

NANTED-Several loads of corn for
 cash or llmber.- H. Adams. FOR SALE-Wili sell the S. NWl of Section 24, Twp. s, R. 31 West. so acres with acres cleared for s5 per acre-Lon T. Jones. tf
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

ED-Ore Holstein COW, years old, giving m lk, had heavy mule halt CT on, red spotted (nore white), horns 3 inches long. $5 reward for informa-
 ton or delivery-Mrs. J. D. Freeman,
 AshdoWn. Ark. if
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

FOR SALE-1 good secondhand wag-
 on and 1 good secondhand surrey. Both in good condition or will trade sor corn.-Mrs. J. D. Freeman, Ash down, Ark. At
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

IVS 1.-Two mare mules 16 hands high
 one black ane brown. Brown mule has split in ear. Reward. Notify w. TT. Locke, Ashdown.
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache ard works off the Cold. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. ". GROVES signature on each box. BOG.
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

WANTED TO BUY--Second hand
 dresser and wash stand in good con- dition.-Call at this office. At
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

NHEtT-15 bushels of wheat for sale see ]. l.. Martin. 2t
The Little River news., 1917-11-14

cows FOR SALE-2 fresh, 2 will be
 fresh in a few days all good young COWS above average. Price from $9O
The Little River news., 1917-11-14
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n Tl. 5l7 1lI 1l1 LOST-Red 34 hound with white feet
 and white streaks in face, scar on left jaw and on breast. Will pay $25 rcWard.-Notify Jeff Nesbit, Ashdown.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
"Orphan' Boy Claimed.

On Friday of last week Hunter
Anderson met strange boy on the
street and upon questioning him
learned his name was Russell Law
son. The boy told Hunter he was
ali orphan and had lived in Hannl
bal. He was poorly dressed and
hungry and Hunter feeling sorry for
him gave him something to eat
and then took him to a store where
he bought him a suit OF clothes and
a pair of shoes. Later he was sue.
cessful in finding him a home with
John Turner a farmer living near
Emden.
Wednesday noon when Burlington
train No. 43 stopped al the depot in
Monroe City a man alighted and
inquired for Hunter Anderson, to
whom he introduced himself as
Clarence Lawson and said the boy
was his sou and had rnn away from
home. Together they went to the
farm of Mr.. Turner and brought the
boy back with them. He is a bright
looking boy and seemed well con-
tented on the farm, in fact didn't
much want TO leave. MIR, Lawson,
with his family, live at llasco in
stead of Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
FarnerSville.

Rev Clay, Of StoutSville preached
at Oakland Sunday
Relative of Mrs. Ella Shoemeyer
from Paris visited her Sunday af
ternOOn.
Mrs, Wilder and children. Of 81
Louis are visiting Mrs Edgar Moss.
Mr. and Mrs John Lowe, Of Han.
nibal are visiting Mrs. John Shuck
and family
Ed McGlothln and wife, of Graf
ton, Neb, are visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs, S. A McGlothlin They
drove over in their car
Aunt Mecca Richey visited her
II iece, Mrs. Vim Bunte several days
last week.
Johnny Little was in Monroe
City Saturday.
Mrs Dick Redman is carrying our
mail now while our mail man Mr..
Quinn is taking his vacation.
Dug Moss is baling his straw.
Born to Walter Little and wife
last week boy.
Miss Annie Little, of Quincy is
visiting her brother, Lambert Little
and family.
Clarence Huff and wife spent last
Friday in Monroe City
f f Batty and Edgar Moss and
family went to Monroe City last
Saturday,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
PRESBYTERIAN
Alfred B. Warner.

Alfred B. Warner died in St.
Marys hospital, Quincy, Monday
morning, Aug. -, 1917, at the age
of SO years
Alfred B. Warner was of promi-
nent family and his father was a
general in the confederate army
His parents died several years ago.
He was educated in Racine College
but has always made Monroe his
home.
He was taken to the Blessing
hospital in Quincy in the spring
but a few weeks later was remov-
ed to the St Vincent Home where
he remained until the 9th of Aug.
and then taken to the St. Mary's
hospital
Mr. Warner leaves only one liv-
ing relative, Randolph Warner, of
Columbus, Ohio.
His funeral took place WedneS.
day morning at 8 O'Clock at St
Jude's Church and the remains
were buried in ST. Judes GENE
terry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
Former Monroe Man Dead

James S. Chadwick passed away
at Phoenix, Ariz., Sunday Aug. S,
1917. He was born in Monroe City
in 1852, being 65 years old, He
lived in Quincy for a few years,
also in Hannibal,
He is survived by his wife and
five children. The funeral took
place at Phoenix the following We'd
nesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
New Books.


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war
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Everyone realizes Germany's as.
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Donald Hankey has written his
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trenches in France. tho some of the
sketches were finished while the
author was in hospital at home
He is an English soldier and his
work is much of it autobiographical
Price $1,50 net.
French Warfare is written by j.
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In his bot k he gives the Americans
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Another little book that may be
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and when one has mastered its
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The author Of THE Golden Ar
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whose lives are lived close to the
soil and bounded by the crops,
weather and the herds.
She tells of their loves, their
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The Master of the Hills by Sarah
Johnson Cooke is story of the
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Americans of pre- Revolutionary
descent and in this story which
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these unknown and misunderstood
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they win our sympathy and respect.
Price 81 so net.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

J. 7 Elliott has resigned as City
Marshal, At present no one has
been elected to fill his vacancy j.
L. Owen has been appointed as
special police,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs Minnie Bottortf and daughter
Mary, have returned home after
several months visit in BeardStown,
ILL.,, Misses Leila Shriver and Crystal
Nelson of Lorraine ILL.,, accompanied
them home for a visit
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Julius Jackson has purchased a
new Chevrolet car, The car was
driven through from St. Louis by
J, F. George accompanied by Julius
jackson and t. J. Alexander.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs. Mary Long, returned to her
home in LaPlata Thursday after a
few days visit with c. A. Webb and
family near Warren.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Miss LeOna Settle, of Bissimer,
Ala, spent part of the week with
her brother. James Settle.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Miss Margaret McCarty was the
guest of relatives in Clarence last
Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs. j. F George and two daueh-
tiers. are visiting her mother, Mrs,
James Summers in Callao.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
st. Paul Picnic

Wednesday Aug 22nd will mean
big days pleasure tor those who
will attend the Orrwood picnic as
every effort viii be made to make
the occasion most enjoyable one
for all present
The following are some OF the at
fractions provided for the celebra-
ton. A double tug. of-war contest
between Senior and Junior teams
representing ST Paul and Perry,
speaking by Col. W. b Fahy and
Mr.. Lucas Afford CLASSY exhlbi-
ton of lrish-step, dancing in jgs,
reels and horn.pipes by a worthy
exponent of the art. and the great
est living Gypsy fortune. teller in
Rails County will be on hand all
day to describe the life partners
and entanelements of the future.
Mr. and Mrs, j. c. Kincaid and
Miss Eliza Rouse motored to Frank
ford Sunday and spent the day ON
Mr. kincaid's farm near that place.
Mrs NJ. A Peyton. of Houston.
Texas is visiting her son, B q Moss
OF this city She is 81 years of age
Mrs Charley Dempsey of Shelby
vile, came Tuesday for a visit with
her parents, j. R. Carrico and wife
j. F, Renshaw left last Tuesday
for Danville, ILL.,, on business, He
expects to be gone about two weeks.
Miss Leona Settle. of Bissimer.
Ala spent part of the week with
her brother, James Settle,
Mrs j. F George and two daueh-
tiers, are visiting her mother, Mrs,
James Summers in Callao.
Mrs. NJ. P. Asbury and little son,
have gone to Canton, for weeks
visit with relatives.
Mrs Leo Wright of Perry is visit
ing her mother. Mrs, F, H. Peoples,
near this city
Mrs. j. S. Starrett returned from
Clarence Tuesday after a visit with
relatives.
Miss Margaret McCarty was the
guest of relatives in Clarence last
Sunday,
Crab apples for sale.-Ebey
Rouse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs s. B. Ihiehcff, spent the day
in Hunnewell Wednesday, the guest
of friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs, NJ P. Asbury and little son,
have gone to Canton, for a weeks
visit with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting items About the
Diffsrent Denominations.
METHODIST

Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50 Preaching
at l0:45; Junior League at 2:30,
Epworth League at 645; Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening
at 7:30. H. C. BoleD, Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Christian Endeavor at 700 p m
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
730 p. m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs. j. S. Starrett returned from
Clarence Tuesday after a visit with
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

j, F, Renshaw left last Tuesday
for Danville, ILL.,, on business. He
expects to be gone about two weeks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs Leo Wright of Perry is visit
ing her mother. Mrs. F, H. Peoples.
near this city
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs. Charley Dempsey of Shelby
vile, came Tuesday for a visit with
her parents, j. r. Carrico and wife
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
Miss Olive Buchanan.

Miss Olive Buchananpassed away
Friday morning, Aug 10, 1917 at
the home of her sister. Mrs. Mar
shall HOrnback, of this city.
Deceas ed was born in Indiana in
1S4S and was 50 years old Most of
her time has been spent with her
sister in this city and was well
liked by all who knew her, She
leaves to mourn her loss one sister,
Mrs. Marshall HornbaCk, of this
city, and one brother, Frank
Buchanan, of Billings, Montana.
The funeral took place Saturday
morning at II o'clock in New Lon
don and the remains we're bnried
in Barley cemetery at that place
MIR. and Mrs. A w. Wolters who
have been visiting the latters sister
Mrs. j. R, Owen returned TO their
home in Quincy Thursday. Miss
Ethel Owen accompanied them
home for a visit.
II. burst made a business trip tC
Kansas City last of this week,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17
John Mcleod Dead.

John Mcleod passed away at his
home in Palmyra Friday morning
Aug. 10, 1917 He was born in
Marion County, Jan, s, 1910, being
II years old at the time of his
death.
He was Deputy Sheriff for II
years in Palmyra, also spent several
years out west.
A year ago he was stricken with
a stroke paralysis with which he
never entirely recovered. He leaves
two sisters, Mrs 7, A. Moss, of Clar-
ence and Mrs. Belle Hollyman, of
near Palmyra, one brother. Daniel,
of Montana.
His funeral took place at Mt. Yer
non Church and the remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery at that
place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

II. burst made business trip to
Kansas City last of this week,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Crab apples for sale.-Ebey
Rouse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Miss Daphne Crawford returned
Thursday from MarCeline after a
few days visit at that place,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mrs. M. A Peyton, of Houston,
Texas is visiting her son, B u Moss
OF this city. She is 81 years of ase
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-17

Mr. and Mrs, j. c. Kincaid and
Miss Eliza Rouse motored to Frank
ford Sunday and spent the day ON
Mr. kincaid's farm near that place.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11

side and by a system of drawing
books. which contain tickets. to be
used on pool tables. music rolls,
barber shop, tailor shop, etc. These
tickets are charged up to us and TAX
en- from our amusement fund each
month.
The Y. M. c. A. furnishes pool
tables. magazines. books, checkers,
and chess gains. pianos, dominos. ink,
writing paper. pens. desks and all
athletic goods. They oversee all
athletic contests and run savings
bank and sub-post Office for the bene-
tit of the boys. They bring singers.
speakers and moving pictures to the
barracks and have dances and bible
classes one night out OF each week.
We have base ball, foot ball. bas-
ket ball. valley ball. push ball, races,
swimming contests, etc, in the navy.
We are invited out amost every night
and we have Wednesday and Satur-
day afternoons of and all day Sun
day to ourselves and may go ashore
on these days. When we go ashore
We must be back again at twelve o.
clock and when we are at camp we
must go to bed at nine o'clock sharp.
We have two pay days each month.
and until We are on board ship we
receive only five dollars each pay
day. The government furnishes us
sixty dollars worth of clothing and
after they are used up we must buy
more with our own money.
This is getting so drawn out that
| am afraid you Will become disgust
ed and refuse to print it. so will close
for once.
Yours very sincerely.
Clinton X. Hull. u. S. n
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11

The government needs farmers as
we'll as lighters. Two million three
hundred thousand acres OF Oregon
and California Railroad Co.. grant
lands title revested in United States.
to be opened for homesteads and
sale. Contains some OF the best Land
left In the United States. Large
copyrighted map, showing land W
sections and description o. soil and
climate. rainfall. elevations. temper
allure, ETC.. one dollar. Grant Lands
Locating Co.. Box 610, Portland.
Ore. 20tf.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11

swinging and sleep in and airing
their beds and hammocks. (many Il
bruise and bump can be traced to
fall from hammock swung six feet
above the deck). and doing the work
of ordinary seamen.
The tradesmen, as the others were
called. were soon sent out on board
ship. while most of the seamen were
rated second class and either sent to
the Mare Island Navy Yard or to
San Diego. where l am at present
The city of San Diego gave for the
governments use. the great park and
all the exposition buildings of the San
Diego exposition These buildings
are beautiful. roomy palaces them
selves and with the surrounding
flower gardens. walks. fountains.
beautiful and home-like places one
can imagine.
We were placed in detention again
when we reached San Diego because
OF the spinal meningitis outbreak in
one part of the camp. This disease
WAS soon quelled and then. I'VE had
our first liberty in San Diego" 1t
was something to remember. for
while San Diego is not metropolis.
il is a good sized city and has many
wonderful and interesting places,
among which are Ramona's marriage
place. the old missions. Coronado and
Ocean Beach and good theatres and
churches. The people are friendly
to all enlisted men and give parties
dances and socials for the soldiers
and sailors nearly every night.
The government has a canteen in
camp and aboard ship where the sail
ors may purchase writing material
shaving outfits, candy. tobacco and
many other articles. The Y. M. c.
A. is largely responsible for the good
times which are furnished the sail
ors and soldiers in camp and afeld
They are enabled to do this by
being supplied with money from out.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11

drills. what officers to salute. when
and how to wash and stencil clothes
I've have to stencil our clothes to
prevent their mysterious disappear
ance) and how TO roll out when call
ed.
Revellie blew at 500 a. III. and
We promptly rolled out of our hunks
and jumped under an ice cold shower.
after which we lined up and were
assigned our working stations for the
morning
In about half an hour we had
finished our work and then We wait
ed until seyen-thirty for chow" as
meals are called. when the bugle
sounded for chow we lined up and
marched into the barracks where they
can accommodate about sixteen hun
dred men at one time.
These mess halls are run by COM
panies taking turns at waiting table
and happy are the ones who are lucky
enough W Hiss II dS IL 10 q uiod6 &C.
able task for the men l was lucky
enough to get of with only seven
days mess duty. but some of the
boys have had two, three and four
months of it. When on board ship a
mess cook is paid $500 extra and
has nothing to do but wait upon
20 men. II he is a good mess cook
he can expect about twenty or thir-
ty-fve dollars per month in tips so
that most of the boys will take mess
cooking when possible. in spite of its
disagreeable qualities
After We had passed our twenty
one days in the detention camp We
were rated third class seamen and
sent to the main barracks, where
many of the boys changed their rat
ings from seamen to tiremen. electric
ians. radio men. signal men. machin-
lists. carpenters. painters. etc The
ones who stayed in the seamen
branch continued their drill in com
panies and battalions. in rowing.
rope tying. flashing and slowing.