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The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
FOR MISS ARNOLD

Mrs. Emmett Pratt entertained yes- terday afternoon in honor of Miss Ruth Arnold, whose marriage to MT. McCurdy takes place the 18th.
 Six tables for Five Hundred were arranged in rose decked rooms.
 Mrs. Martin Guthrie won the prize for high score for the married ladies. Miss Arnold carrying off both the guest and high score prizes.
 A delicious salad plate was served at the close of the game.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
SITUATION DOES NOT WAR
 RANT $1,OOO, ,OOO BOND ISSUE

Little Rock, May 11.-In a letter written last night to Judge Jos. M. Hill of Fort Smith, in response to a suggestion by him that an extra ses- sion of the legislature be called for the purpose of floating a million dol lar bond issue to aid in financing the war, and to repeal the act calling a constitutional convention, Gov. Brough said he did not consider it wise to adopt such course at this time. No other state is doing so and does not consider the situation sufficiently grave to warrant Arkansas in setting such a precedent.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
1916 CLUB GIVES SHOWER

The 1916 Club met at the home of Miss Maude Moore this morning at 9:3O o'clock and were accompanied by the president, Mrs. Martin Guthrie, to Mrs. J. s. Regan's where Miss Ruth Just Arnold was honored with a hand kerchief shower, the gifts being ar ranged in a basket bedecked with beautiful flowers. Those present were: Mesdames Emmett Pratt. Martin Guthrie, J. w. McCurdy of Evanston, H., Misses Chessie Buch- anan. Maude Moore, Rene Elizabeth Smith. Mae Duke, Hazel Hamilton.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
PRESCOTT PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS CLOSE
All the Exercises Are Attended by Large CrOwds-Dr. J. H. Reynolds of Hendrix, Ad- dressed Graduates.

One of the most successful terms in many ways in the history of the Pres colt public schools was brought to a close this morning at the graduation exercises of the grammar school,
 when 2S boys and girls received their
 diplomas. Following are the gradu-
 ates: Logan Grove, Eugene Hale,
 Otis Coleman, Sam Hamilton, Banks
 Cox, Burton Andrews, Ruby Daniell,
 Lois Derks, Ruby Newth, Willie York,
 Marie Giles, Elva Bush, Jessie Beck
 ner, Ethel Darlington, Welen Jordan,
 Vera Voeste, Dwight Scott, Hazel
 Ltton, Paul Cregan, Lillie Pittman,
 Arthur Trevillion, Horace Mckenzie,
 Marie White, Clyde Hesterly, John
 Clark White, Fletcher Parker, Chas.
 Newth, Hervey Bemis.
 The graduation exercises of the
 high school last night were enjoyed
 by we'll filled auditorium. Rev. J. A. Parker opened the program with
 prayer, after which the usual class papers were read, with couple of musical numbers on the piano. Among 'ne especially we'll prepared numbers was the Class Chronicles, read by bllhe Bob Thrasher, which made qulte an impression on the audience, because of the amusing phrases when were modelled after the lan- guage of the Bible. Another of the peasng numbers was the Class Pro- paecy read by George Hale, which | poured M the members of the class of 1, II few years hence, each in their respective life's work. Each of the ! paruclpants deserves credit for their : snare Tn making the exercises a pro- AOunced success. |
 one of the most able and forceful auufesses ever delivered in Prescott | u uaS mat of Prof. J. H. Reynolds of nendflx College, who gave some val aaOle advice and spoke words of en- sI la'agement to the eleven young peo- .,. ss "no are soon to begin life's bat ss sss on their own resources. He spoke a., M iength on the present critical con- a 'lVi,s' saying that his one regret was .ns ' ne IS too old to go to the front e,4 "iu m our nations fight for lib- a. my and democracy. H. B. Mckenzie ''rsented r the diplomas.
 e..' sOuOwlng is the 1917 graduating 0as '' Oi the high school: Nelson Gar Rms, president; Malcolm Brooks, Jas. Naa D, pl brlce Cummins, George Hale, Dsw... iarker' TX Jack Jones, Amy Moore, Amo,:s 1srlpling, Billy Bob Thrasher, tD,'a une of the most appreciative fea- ,s.ia,, .ss or the closing of school was the psrtn si given by the expression de- Erin IT, under the direction of Miss effort. .',sgnootham, whose untiring best t, to give our young people the by tho "'',lhg possible was rewarded entire opiehdid manner in which the ndjvia,p, p,Osfam was rendered. each lneyoou part showing the fruits of Miss uin tutoring on the part of
 sEinootham, The lack of
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11

space prevents us from doing the program justice, but those who were fortunate enough to attend are flat terlng in their comments. The pro- ceeds, which amounted to $29, we understand will be given to the foot ball team.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
rhe PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat ter November 4th, 1905, at the post omce at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-05-11
EXPERT PIANO TUNING.

E: B. Hendricks of Little Rock, is again in the city. Have him tune your piano. All workmanship the best and fully guaranteed. Phone 115
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-17
10000 Post Cards, Minot and Foreign Nieus
Boilers and Wrinqers

Boilers and Wrinqers
shipment Of heavy tin wash boilers copper rim and
bottom also heavy galvanized boilers ct reduced prices
1896 copper bottom each
$276 copper bottom boilers, each
We have about dozen good wngers to offer ct reduced
prices
$500 wrngrS,
$3.50 wrneers
$135 ironing boards
Two Of Liquid Veneer In two Sizes o. and II
peciay fine for woodwork pianos furniture carriages autos
ETC..
SOC sze---------
Ivory dressing combs each
$3.50 white ivory brush comb and mirror French beve special
dresser set ebony silver monogram Plates regular
Wonens silver turquoise and finger
$3.50 leather travelling fitted with ebony military brush
nickel soap box and powder
Momens plain and engraved rings each
line Of brooches beauty pins mems watch chains etc.
81 ct reduced prices.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-17
Guernsey & Weller Cooking Dishes

ZUU CasseroIes and Baking Dish'
white lined They are in square, ov;
and prices. They are made by Amel
sey and Weller wares.
$2.65 Casseroles, with Nickel
plated open holder, now $l.95 each.
$1.o5 dark green round Guernsey
Casseroles, plated holder, now $l.59
$500 oval shaped Casseroles,
brown color, white lining, nickel
plated holder. Now--$l.75 each
$1.5O brown oval baking dish,
with cover. Now---------95c each
$1.0O brown oval baking dish,
with cover Now------75c each
75c brown round baking dishes
with cover. Now---------59c each
Csc Guernsey Ware pitchers,
19c each
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-17

A Partial List Of Items for Sale
Pins thread hooks and eyes, scissors hand bags pearl
mourning pins barettes hair brushes machine needles,
stationery silver plated knives forks and spoons pic
lures post cards. crepe paper, shelving paper paper
napkins nut crackers tooth pick holders, vases and
thousand and one other notions for the folks
15c aluminium pepper and salt shapers- &c each
15c mems leather pocket books each
Good quality pearl buttons assorted sizes BIC dozen
10c womens embroidered white handkerchiefs,
specal----------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS each
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-17

Steel hooks and eyes, silver et------------2c card
Pins ------------------------2c paper
Brass pins -----------------------5c paper
1Oc shell hair pins, dark light color, card
special card
Best quality nickel black safety pins, about all
sizes ----------------------3 Sc card
SILVER PLATED KNIVES FORKS and SPOONS
$15O set imitation engraved silver plated knives and
forks, special set of 6 knives and forks
$1OO set plain silver plated knives and forks special
at--------------- ----------------75c for set Of
One line Of plain silver plated forks only dozen
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-17
Sale Of Dishes

Our entire stock Of dishes and glassware must during
coseout sale For lack space this ad to mention the d
frent articles and prices SALE only slight idea
Of what will be SALE The prices will be from 20 to so
cent less than the regular retail prices:
China dinner sets in plain, gold band and effects
need, will be slogan.
Almost 200 Of odds and ends in China dishes plain and
decorated effects
Bedroom toilet sets will be sale.
Glass pitchers tumblers MATCH also separate tum
bers in plain and decorated.
One table filled with odds and ends in glassware Gut glass
etched and pressed effects in tumblers sherbe gobe plates
dessert Dishes water Jugs bread and cake plates salt
and pepper shakers etc, from se e 4ec 4
About Is decorated ardniers and will be sale ct
reduction Also flower pots Come in and our big stocks
and how reasonable they in price.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
POINTED INQUIRIES ARE
MADE REGlSTRANTS
BY WAR BOARD
DELvE into FACTS
INTERPRETATIONS SEEMINGLY
AIMED TO PREVENT STACKING
UNDER GUlSE or AGRICULTURE.
isT-MAiL S PER CENT. EACH
DAY.

Supplements for the missionaries
arrived in the city this morning and
today the mailing was resumed. These
Questionnaires have been held up by
the local board since Wednesday.
waiting for the arrival of the sup
plements, and will be mailed out be-
ginning today at the rate of ~ a day
All the men who received their list
of interrogations before the local
hoard received orders to mail out the
additional lists viii be sent one Of
these supplements to fill out and re.
turn to the local board.
The supplements contain blanks for
the filing in the answers TO Ques-
tions asking the income of the regis.
tered man. The age. income and resi-
dence of each OF the members of his
family, the income of his parents and
of the parents of his wife, and the
number of men from the registered
mans family who have enlisted or
have been drafted
The second page OF the supplement
contains list Of questions for the
man who asks temporary exemption
on agriculture grounds. This page
contains questions asking the owner
Of the farm where the registrant lives
the age and occupation of all mem
bers OF the family and to the identity
of the owner OF the farm if the land
lord is any relation to the rcgistrant
when the farm was first leased IRON
the landlord; and II the father OF tins
registrant is the owner, and If It is
claimed he is unable to do the work,
sworn statement from physician
saying he is unable to do this work.
On this page is also a blank askin|
the number of COWS on commercial
dairy farm ran By a rcgistrant, ask
ing exemption.
The third page is left blank for th'
registrant to state any facts about hi
case that have not been covered b.
the qucstionnaire. And the fourl
page Is for the registrant TO make hi
sworn statement that his answers arr
correct
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
STRICT BAN PLACED
ON CELLAR DOORS
CHIEF OF POLICE ISSUES ORDER
COMPELLING TENANTS OF
CELLAR DOOR.

Cellar doors, Of which there are
many to menace the life and limb Of
oop pedestrians, are to be given a
little more close attention by the po-
ice department. in the future, ac.
2ording to an official edict issued this
morning by Chief of Police George
Zurich
Down town sidewalks that are
3prtnkled hither and yon with iron
covered entrances TO sub.tcrra pass
lge ways, now that they are under po.
Ice regulation, promise to lose about
half their menace to the life and
,amb Of those who are forced to
walk over them,
The action followed the tripping up
asst week of President Clarence
,risg3 Of the Chamber of Commerce
by an omployc Of the Link saloon on
Main street While an accident, the
5rigss incident was only means to-
ward an end the city has long had
under contemplation.
In trying to suppress as much Of the
'angcr as possible the chief issued a
mandatory order commanding all ten
nants Of loop building to see that here
1fter all cellar doorways are closely
s11rded before they are raised from
the interior Of the building Th,
police have been instructed to arrest
any yiolators Of the decree and il
his manner the sidewalks will b,
made safer for people on foot
No sidewalk entrance ways will bt
permitted raised unless a man is sta
toned to caution pedestrians again'
! their danger.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
TRAMPS ARE WORKING
SAYS POLICE CHIEF
They are all working

They are all working,
Such was the reply given by Chief
of Police George Zurich this morn.
ing When asked about representatives
of the Weary Willie clan. who have
been conspicuous by their absence
during the past two or more months
in OttlWa.
II don't know what has happened
to them We certainly are not get
ting many at the lIoose Cow, and the
only explanation | can make Of the
phenomena is that the munltion plants
and the desire for big money at easy
work are taking the buns off the
roads and settling them down in Ger
tain communities for the duration OF
the war the chief explained further
The falling off of tramp patronage
at the celebrated bologna station oI
the citys has caused comments many
Gnd varied. but the only plausible
solution Of what has happened to th'
Wilies is that given by the boss o
the local cop department
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
BETTER FARMING ASSN.
TO AID WITH TAXES

The La Sale County Better Farm
inc Association has arranged to send
representatives thruOut the country
to instruct the farmers on the keep
ing of set Of books Of their farm ac'
counts. These books are the regular
University OF Illinois farm account
books, and are of great benellt TO
the farmers, since the necessity has
arisen for making out the income tax
schedules.
At | D. m. on the dates and places
named below lecture will he de''"
cred on Farm Accounts. Men VIII
be in the places In the morning before
these lectures to assist the farmers
who have accounts during the pa 4
year balance these books. and to hep
all others start new accounts.
The oates already arranged for tbs
instruction are.
Wednesday, Dec. 2G Utea
State Bank
Serena Thursday Dee. q, benz
room.
Ransom--Friday Dec 2S, First Nl
tional Bank.
Ottawa Saturday, Dee. % once
Better Farming Assn
Mendoza Monday, Dee y Mendo',
National Bank
Marseilles Wednesday, Jan.
First National Bank.
Lostant- Thursday Jan 3, Farmel
State Bank.
Grand Ridge Friday Jan. 4, Firs
National Bank
Peru-M Monday, Jan I, Peru Nation
al Bank.
Harding-Tuesday Jan. s.
Streator--W Wednesday, Jan. 2, Pee
pies Trust & Savings Bank.
Seneca Thursday. Jan. 10. Farm
crs Trust & Savings Bank.
Earlvlle Friday, Jan. II, Earlvlll
National Bank.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
u. S. RESIDENTS OF
CHINA IN OTTAWA
TO SPEND HOLIDAYS

Mr. and Mrs Frederick Benson,
Tho have been residents OF China for
he last thirty years where Mr.. Ben
son has been continuously employed
n5 a member Of the Chinese maritime
customs. arrived in Ottawa on Wei
nesday and will spend their Christ
mas holidays with Mrs. Benson's
mother, Mrs. Mary Burett, on the
north bluff
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson came 70 ~
ava direct from California whore
hey visited with cid Ottawa acauaint-
noes in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Among those who they met at Los
ANGELES were Mrs. Thomas MacDer.
mott and at san Diego they visited
Tor a while with Mr. and Mrs Walter
Fortune. Mrs Fortune was formerly
Miss Mary Schneider Of this city.
Mrs Benson was formerly Miss
Meta Burlett and is we'll known to
Ottawa people. Her last visit to OF.
ava was five years aoo. Her hus-
bend, Mr.. Benson, has been employed
by the Chinese government in the col
'ection of maritime revenues and dur.
INC this period has advanced to the
highest branch Of the service. His
last station being at Shanghai, where
he has been for the last five years.
China derived it revenue from two
sources. one from maritime customs,
which amounts 10 twenty million dol.
lars per year This money is collect.
ed by American and English employees
and is turned over to the foreign
banks for The payments of foreign
loans. The other great source OF rev.
enues Is the salt industry which Is y
government monopoly The income
from this source amounts to seventy
million dollars per year.
Mr. Benson Is we'll posted in Chin.
ese politics and is fluent speaker
/ n the Chinese language China he
SAYS is hcset with internal troubles
at the present time and is lacking
strong and powerful men to direct the
affairs Of the empire and bring order
out OF chaos.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
STREETS TAKE D n
REAL XMAS ASPECT
AS HOLIDAYS NEAR
BELATED BUYERS FLOCK TO
LOOP FOR Last CHANCE &c
DISPOSE OF THEIR GIFT BUY
ING MERCHANTS PLEASED
WITH RESULTS.

Ouawas streets took on a typicai
aspect today when belated crowds
rushed" the loop stores for their
last chance at Christmas buying.
Throngs poured into town from the
country districts using every manner
of vehicle to get here, while the in,
terurban was congested with the
heavy traffic at all hours of the day.
Proprietors Of business houses re-
port grand wnd.up OF an unexpec,-
edly busy season and are looking for
ward to q comparative summarizatiOn
of the amount Of sales made this yea
and last in a hope that the balance
will show in favor of the 1917 season.
Clerks, wearying by the long grind
Of taking over and disposing of Gus
toners, are looking forward to 10
O'Clock tonight with great gobs OF an.
ticipation that that hour will see the
end Of the Christmas rush. altho Mon
day is looked upon as possible busy
day when the very last Of the buyers
attend TO their shopping.
All business men admit thai they
expect today to close the holiday rush
tho they are keen for another good
days work on the Gath.
The excellent weather of yesterday
md today combined with the notice
able warming up Of the week, as com
pared 10 the seven days previous, has
been responsible for wave Of buyin
that swept the city within the laa
few days. one merchant averleC
bringing the amount of business
close to the 1916 period, the year b.
fore, viii have to look TO its Iaurs +,
or else fall behind.
Supreme optimism for tho fu'L'-
pervades in the loop az a result OF t't
increased buying, and dealer5 loc'
upon this as criterion that in spitl
of all the wars demands there Is &c
ing TO be 10 let up in merchand.s n
by the people Of the city
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
LEWIS, MACHINE GUN
INVENTOR. PUTS BUCK
UP TO ORDNANCE DEPT.

Washington, Dec % Sensations
ALLEGATIONS that he had been perse,
cuted by the war department. Tea
lures the story this afternoon Of Col
Isaac Lewis. inventor of the famous
Lewis machine gun, as he revealed
his side of the controversy in which
he tried time and time again to get
the United States to accept his inyen.
tiOn.
He rcftned the story that he had
never offered the gun to this country
Instead he insisted that he had done
so nnreServcdlN.
This country is facing the struggle
of its life he fairly shouted, after
notifying the committee that it wonlt
get "thc whole truth from him, ut
matter how unpleasant
My story is being told on eyef3
battlefield in Europe he continued
1T does not have to be told here,
have friends at the front with Gen
cral pershing and want to see tina
they are protected with the best Weo
pons in the world The equipment o
our little band in France is an out
rage 1t hasn't any artillery or ma
chine guns but what 1t gets from poy
erty stricken France. The responsl
| 4 h.. sl,ta a
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
SANTA CL AUS At
MASONIC TEMPLE;
BIG TINE FOR TOTS
OLD ST. NICK PUTS IN APPEAR.
kNCE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AS
WILD EYED CHILDREN WATCr
HIS ANTICS - DRAMA CLUB
PLANS PARTY.

Santa Claus made his appearance
at the Masonic temple yesterday af
ternoon when the Masons, under the
auspices of the White Shrine enter
tanned the $50 little tots OF the city
whom he might otherwise have over
looked A splendid program had been
prepared for them after which they
went down TO the dining room, where
ON beautifully decorated tables, sup
per was served consisting Of YEA
loaf mashed potatoes. gravy, pickles
bread and butter, ice cream cake
coffee and apples Each child wa,
presented with 4 gifI stocking candy
nuts and popcorn balls i}etor" the
lit,le guests left, each one was pre-
scnted with ticket to the Crescent
thcater. These tickets were given tC
the children by William Bradley the
manager. The children were highly
delighted with their Christmas enter.
tainment, and it was q sight that vii,
long be remembered by the people
who saw ihcr - 'o0 t'.
'ancing around the large Christmas
tree Which stood in one corner OF
the dinning room
! The program given for ,hc children
was as follows:
Flag Salute.
! Song, Star Spangled Banner'-All
playlet, The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit Of Christmas, Helen Claus
Shepherd Milton Howard; Spirit oI
Song. Lucille Mercer; Holly Berry
Elenor Hay; Candlelight, Vera Claus
Viola Stephens, accompanist
Reading Mrs. Esther Schoch Sharp
Solo-Vera Ham.
Dance Mildred llinebauPh
! Christmas Stories-Mrs, l3li2ahctI
kincheloe.
Santa Claus
Grand March.
Big Eats
Christmas Sports
) Gift Giynl
Arranged by Mrs. kincheloe.
The committee in charge Of the gen
| eral arrlngementS for tho Afternoon
were Mrs. Eta Mitchell Mrs. Juli
Heinrich, Miss Carrie Hahn, Mrs
Emma Ehley, Miss Aida Ashley Mr.,
Alta Ball, Mrs. Barbara Sawyer. A
+, Sehoch and Fred Hathaway.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22

OF damage done is not
known.
A wireless message sent
from Maiestrieht, Holland picked up
today by the British admiralty said
that workmen arriving there from
Essen said that the works have
been burning for more than twenty.
four hours
Italians Hold Positions.
Rome, Dec. 22-The counter often.
sive OF the Italians between the Piaze
and the Breta river continues SUGGEST
fully.
The war office announced today that
| further progress has been made by
the Italians around Mont Azolone.
! The Austro-German delivered heavy
! attacks in an effort to check the
Italians but were repulsed
| war Summary.
Severe fighting between Bolshevikl
soldiers and heavy forces of troops
that have refused to take the feld
against the Cossacks has broken out
in the streets of Pctroerad.
A report from Copenhagen said
that buildings in the heart of the city
have been barricaded and that the
streets were being swept by machine
guns.
There has been no official confirma.
ton of the report that Germany has
rejected the Bolsheyiki peace terms
and that the Russian ENJOYS were re.
calld to Petrograd, but all unconfirmed
dispatch from Stockholm stated that
the Bolsheviki insisted that the Ger.
mans give up the Russian territory
they have occupied.
Bad weather is still hindering fight
ing on the British front altho there
IS increasing activity along hat side
Of the western front held by the
French.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22

Springfield Dec % Physicians
analyning the contents of the stom'
ach of William Grafeman, wealthy
and prominent ST. Louis business
man. are confident today he did not
meet his death from poison
Grafcman. who was president CT
the ST. Louis Dairy Company, droppef
dead in an elevator at the st, Nicho.
las hotel last night,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-22
Services at Congregational.

There will be special Christmas
services at the First Congregational
church on Christmas morning at $50.
These services viii be held in thc
Sundayschool rooms and y cordial m
yitation s extended to every one to
attend.