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Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

The Supreme Court awarded tho State of Arkansas judgment for $39,- 40 against the Union Sand & Ma terial Company, in which the court held that sand and gravel lying in the bed of the Mississippi River between the center of the stream and the Ar kansas shore is subject to jurisdiction of the state.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
Appoint Highway Committee.

NPpout IIlSHWdy NOntfHiLtSSs
 Speaker Cazort announced the fol- lowing committee to consider the bill introduced by Jo Johnson for the es tablishment of the Fort Smith-Little Rock Memphis Highway District: Johnson, Held, Osborne, Creekmore, Fry, Carter, Henry, Cazot, Bell, Shinn, Atkinson, Koonce, Hardy, Alexander, Bland, Brooks, Leigh, Trawick, Hol- loway, Waggoner, Davis of Monroe, Norfeet. Harris and Harrison. With the exception of MT. Harris, these representatives are from the counties through which the proposed highway will run. The members from tho Senate are Senators King, Hester, Burgess, Ruff, Adamson, Jones, Sims, Slaughter and Yam.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
Approve Jo Johnson Highway.

Approve Jo Johnson Highway
 The special committee appointed to consider the Jo Johnson highway bill, for road from Fort Smith to Mem phis, was in session for four hours wefA unanimous in approving the pro ject, offering few suggestions as to details. The membership of the com mittee comprises about one-quarter of the membership of the general as- sembly. A sub committee was ap- pointed consisting of Senators Yam and Burgess and Representatives Ross, Mathis, J. I. Trawick and Lee Cazort, to make a careful examina- tion of the bill for defects.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
To Amend Text Book BIII.

To Amend Text Book Bill.
 Fear that the textbook law ap- proved last week (Act No. 112) would be held unconstitutional caused Sen ator Caldwell to introduce bill amending the act and providing that the appropriation for the expenses of the Textbook Commission and for advertising for bids on textbooks be taken from the institute and library fund instead of the common school fund. The Supreme Court in the state aid case two years ago. held that money from the common school fund could not be appropriated by the Legislature for any purpose ex- cept the district maintenance of the common schools.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

In 1886 the six-year-old daughter of Joseph Mix died at her fathers home near Eureka Springs. Soon afterward the Mix family moved to Oklahoma Springs to be erected over the grave of the little girl. For some cause the stone was never erected, but stood for many years against an oak tree on the farm on which MT. Mix had lived. The exact spot where the body was buried has been lost sight of. A few days ago MT. Mix, who recently returned to Eureka Springs, learned for the first time that the stone had never been erected.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
Fight Cotton Gin BnI.

MT. Norfeet called up his bill to prohibit cotton oil mills from owning or operating cotton gins. He said that the bill is in the interest of the farmer, who by present conditions ia deprived of the proper market for his products. The bill is copy of the laws of the states of Mississippi and Texas, and it has. been endorsed by the Arkansas Farmers Union. He said that it is aimed at the oil trust, which he charged with being the most accomplished and most Ingenious of all combinations in America, judging from facts that had come under his observation.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
oame BiII, Goes To Senate.

oame BILL Goes To Senate.
 The general fish and game bill. passed last week by the house, was saved from another contest when MT. Harris of Madison said he had been ''in hot water'' ever since he had given notice that he would move to reconsider the motion by which the bill had passed, and he wished to withdraw his notice and ask that tho bill be immediately tranmittAd to tho Senate, which was done.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Erwin Wickersham, formerly of Yellville, made s9,325 from 20 acres of farm land in the Tfcton project iu Washington last year. His outlay for ground rent was $70. The 20 acres produced two cars of onions, which were sold for $1,5O0, three cars of onions, which were sold for S5,O55, 50 tons of potatoes, worth $50 ton, and 15 tons of rutabagas, worth SIS per ton.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28
Home For FeebIe-Minded.

MT. Josephs secured the passage of his bill, introduced January II, for the establishment of an institution for the care of the feeble-minded. The appropriation originally carried by the bill had been stricken out, and 1t has been provided that the proposed institution will receive 26 per cent of the funds derived from the sale of state lands west of the Deaf Mute In- stitute. It is estimated that this will be sufficient to make beginning on the institution.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Much interest is developing ut Texarkana in the state constitutional convention recently ordered by act of the Legislature, and 1t is very probable there will be large number of candidates who will seek the honor of representing Miller county in writ ing the states new organic law.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

TOT more oXL6uS1V6 operations anu equipment he Silver Hollow Min ing Company has increased it's capital from s10,0OO to $2O,00O. The increase is made to improve the milling and mining capacity.
 Graduates from Hendrix College of Conway holding bachelor of arts de grees will be granted, without exaIni- nation, permanent licenses to teach in the public schools of Texas, ac- cording to resolution just adopted by the Texas State Board of Exami- ners.
 Judge L. E. Cheek, who has operat- ed dairy near Pine Bluff for years, has sold 59 head of cattle for $2,295 to Henry Rutstein and Joe Gottlieb.. Because his duties as county judge require all his time, Judge Cheek de cided to sell his dairy.
 The Church Board of the First Methodist Church at Batesville is planning to purchase residence for the Rev. B. L. Milford, presiding el- der of this district.
 Charlie Neymeyer, an employe of the Ozan-G -Graysonia Lumber Company of Grayson had both feet crushed when he fell under wagon on which he was riding.
 It is believed at Rogers that a gold mining field will be opened up near here. Hundreds of leases are being taken and miners from other States are coming in.
 The planning mill of the l.. c. Kirk land Lumber Company of Texarkana burned, with total loss of between ss.o0o and s1o,0Oo. There was no in surance
 The Polk County Fox and Wolf Hunters Association will have big hunt next Thursday. The hunters will gather at Old Potter at "early candle light"
 Much land in Benton county has been leased by oil men who will pros- pect for oil and gas there The sink ing of test wells will begin. soon.
 Farmers in the vicinity of Hamlet, eight miles east of Conway, have raised s107.50 to be used in installing . dipping vat
 .s A Chamber of Commerce has been organized at Lake Village.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Thomas J. Preston and his wife of Hubbard died recently. MT. Preston died at o'clock in the evening, and his wife died eight hours later.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Maj. Thomas A. Rhoads, medical corps, U. s. A., has been detailed to deliver course of lectures on mili- tary medicine and camp sanitation at Little Rock. He has been ordered to proceed to Little Rock.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

The Church Board of the First Methodist Church at Batesville is planning to purchase residence fol the Rev. B. L. Milford. presiding ell der of this district.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Dr. Ray Kelly, veterinary supervis- or of the federal government, has come to Helena for the purpose oi eradicating the cattle tick and asserts that within year he hopes to have the quarantine lifted.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

At a meeting of the business men and farmers of Fulton and surround ing territory, the Fulton Truck Grow ers' Association was organized with IT charter members.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Judge L. E. Cheek, who has operat- ed dairy near Pine Bluff for years, has sold 59 head of cattle for $2,295 to Henry Rutstein and Joe Gottlieb. Because his duties as county judge require all his time, Judge Cheek de cided to sell his dairy.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Charlie Neymeyer, an employe of the Ozan-Graysonia Lumber Company of Grayson had both feet crushed when he fell under wagon on which he was riding.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

A Chamber of Commerce has been organized at Lake Village.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

It is believed at Rogers that gold mining field will be opened up near here Hundreds of leases are being taken and miners from other states are coming in.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

Farmers in the vicinity of Hamlet, eight miles east of Conway, have raised $10750 to be used in installing . dipping vat.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-02-28

When the schoolbouse at Burdette Mississippi county, burned recently, { goat used in limitations by a lodg which occupied the upper floor of tn schoolhouse, was burned to death.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
City Hens

Entertainment and dance St. Peters Fair tonight.-adyt.
 Mrs. Forrest Parker and son. For rest Jr., of Medfield, Mass. are spend ing a few weeks with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Andrew Hanson of Buell. street. A few desirable seats yet unsold in second balcony (newly remodelled) at Lyceum for Choral Club concert Friday night.-advt.
 E The public Is cordially invited to attend .the pa&rio)c exercises of the 0. A: R. this evening at the Methodist church. ktf
 Damon's shoe store will be open thin evening.-advt.
 Judgement for the plaintiff to re- cover $95 has been handed down by Judge John H. Kirkham sitting in city court, in the case of Henri Cantero- witz vs. Teofil Bonzek and wife. Ac- tion was for $150, commission claimed in the sale of some real es- tate. Attorney Frederick B. Hunger ford represented the plaintiff and At torney M D. Sake the defendants.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
TO NATuRAL1zE ALIENS.
City Court to Take Over New F,unc-
 ton Friday.

City Court to Take Over New Func-
 ton Friday.
 Under It's increased Jurisdiction al- lowed by the recently passed charter amendments, New Britain city court will take over naturalization proceed ings June 1. Clerk Emil J. Danberg today announcing the date of inaug- urating the innovation. For the first time since 1906 naturalization may be secured in this city from a local court. Since that date and until now local applicants have been obliged to go to the United States District Court in Hartford at considerable inconven- fence and loss of time.
 First papers may be secured by application and announcement of in- tention before Clerk Danberg. After an interval of 90 days 8 petition for second papers may be filed, Clerk Danberg preparing the petition and necessary papers The court will then set a date for hearing on granting of final papers, The local court will be under the Jurisdiction of the Boston federal office, an inspector coming from there to examine all applicants for final papers. Ie Is estimated there are between 1000 and 5000 aliens in this city. Because of the war many applications are expected.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
CITY WILL HONOR
 ITS SOLDIER DEAD
Tomorrow Afternoons Parade
 Begins at 2:16 O'Clock

New Britain will turn out Ien rnasse tomorrow to honor her soltller dead at the annual Memorial Day ex4rcises. Gray haired Civil war veterans, with bent shoulders and .tottering limbs, will once more gather before the sacred mounds in the various ceme- teries to place, what in many in- stances will be their last wreaths on the grave of a comrade of fifty years ago. Middle aged Spanish War Vet. erans will pay their tribute to their comrades of 1898 who have since passed to the Great Beyond in civil life. according to the time honored custom, will visit the family plots in the cemeteries to pay a tribute to the memory of their departed rela- tives.
 Exercises Tonight and Tomorrow.
 Tonight patriotic memorial serv- ices will be held at the Methodist church to which all war veterans. pa triotic and fraternal organizations as we'll as civilians are invited. Tomor- row the parade will begin at 2:15 p. m. and the line of march has been arranged by Grand Marshal F. ", Streeter as follows:
 Line of march will form on West Main street, the right of the line opposite St.. Marks church. Line will move promptly at 2:15 p. na., down West Main, north to St. Mary's church. countermarch down east side Npf Main street to Franklin Square to Pearl street, countermarch back to Main street to Central Park and Soldiers monument. arriving at monument, west side on Main street line will open order at salute as Grand Army passes through the monument. After the dirge by the band. position will be. taken as per orders for exercises south Of monument.
 Address by Mayor G. A. Quigley.
 Singing by Eighth grade Grammar school pupils. accompanied by band, Professor George B. Mathews di- rectorS.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
Financial
GENERAL CHEMICAL
 UP 4 TO 239
Steel RecoTeFs Early, Easing Of;
 Closing Is Strong

Wall Street-Early offerings met with supporting orders which served to restore prices in large measure. U. s. Steel recovered within a small fraction and some other leaders rallied approximately. Rails and marines continued to harden and a few special ties. including American Car, Linseed common and preferred. International Paper, American Writing Paper pfd. and Barret Company. went I points over closing quotations. Utilities were variable. Peoples Gas falling ? points to the new low. record of 6S while Brooklyn Transit was strong. Selling was resumed in the second hour. the movement taking on wider scope. Bonds were irregular.
 Conflicting movements marked the light dealings of the early afternoon Rails showed a further disposition to ease of, while industrials and special ties improved again.
 General Chemicals gain of 34 points to 239 was an unusual feature.
 Closing-Under guidance of Steel and various specialties the list rallied to best prices in the later dealings The closing was strong. Sales were about 100000 shares.
 New York Stock Exchangs quota- t1ons furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock Ex- chAnGo, Represented by H.. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
AT ST. MARY's SCHOOL.
NA4r1otic Exercises Held in Connection
 With Memorial Day.

W1tn N4emOT1dl Day. , Exercises appropriate to Memorial Day were held this morning at st. Mary's school hall by the children of fthA school. The principal speaker swas William E. Latham, patriotic in- structor of Stanley Post. c. A. R., who spoke on the duty children owe to their country. The clergy of St. < Mary's church were present and each b1d a short patriotic message to con- a5ey to the children. Songs were sung
 1er the direction of Prof F. F. 1fmon.
 The program included the follow $ i1g numbers:
 1Aper on Memorial Day ...... . .............. Francis Keough 4ecitation-:.Your Flag and My
 Flag ............ Francis Egan Taper on The War of Today S@s................ Francis McAleer Place. ....... 1.................. Helen Bonney
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
SCHOOL EXERCISES.

East Street Pupils Observe Memorial
 Day With Program. Memorial day exercises were held at the East Street school this after noon when the following program was carried out:
 America, fifth and sixth grades. Recitation. Your Flag and My Flag" fifth and sixth grades. The Meaning of Memorial Day, liar old Beloin.
 Song, Dixie, fifth and sixth grades. Recitation, The Blue and the Gray, Margaret Rekus.
 Remarks, W. E. Sternberg, G. A. R.. and B. W. Schultz, s. of V. Action song, America.
 Athenian pledge. %.o Star Spangled Banner" Flag salute.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
ARE GREAT
 CAMPAIGN WORKERS
Ms. C. E. Wetmore's Team Gets ; 0Ter 1900 Red Cross Members

Incomplete returns of the Red Cfoss campaign up to noon today in- dicAte that already more than 5000 . nsw members to the local branch have .1p enrolled. meaning $5.0oo turned n the cofters of the Red Cross so- c1S. $3,600 to purchase materials for
 l workers and an equal amount fof the National society to use in in- cfAasing tho scope of it's work on the battlenelds.
 HonoFs for efficiency in securing Snew members today go to Mrs. c. E. WAtmore and her team of ladies, for as1s1 o'clock she had reported 1,365 n4W memberships and even then ad-f ditfonal members were being enrolled. pk T. E. Reeks, city hall chairman, hkof reported 120 members, and L.. F. Slide, in charge of the teachers com snlAttee, reports forty enrollments. For tho lawyers. doctors and dentists, At- t0Eney M. ID. Sake reports fifty mem- z bdfs. While in many of tho factories tho workers lose a number of mem- bsfs, due to the Red Cross canvass through lodges and churcheA the em- psoyes are responding generously. Following are the reports from some of the factories and percentage rec ord based on their nominal employ ment roll:
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29

.tre.t < lStss Ali { ssn.rrs, i, dia not appear.
 Because of the mysterious non ap- pearance in court of his alleged vic- tim, who Is alleged to have given a fictitious adfess. the arraignment of Carlo Lambardo of 286 Myrtle street, charged with using a stiletto on Frank DAnoxxto last night in a quarrel, of un- explained cause at Joseph Battaglia's Railroad Arcade restaurant, was con- tinued until Thursday while every eff fort of the authorities is used to locate Denoxzio.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
Mrs sewarfi E. Oowlcs.

Mrs. Jennie Este1le Cowles, aged 58 years. 10 months and ? days, wife of Seward Edward Cowles, died at her home at 277 Roberts street this morning. She was born in Claremont, N. H., daughter of Samuel and Mary (Byrnes) Cowles Besides her hus- band, she is survived by son, L.. s. Cowles. The funeral will be held at ? o'clock Thursday afternoon and burial will be in BerMn.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
BOXES ARE SOLD.
New Britain Choral Society Concert in
 June Assured of Success.

Among the box holders for the final concert of the season to be given by the New Britain Choral society on Friday evening, June 1, are MT. and Mrs. Charles Smith. Mrs. c. s. Landers, MT. and Mrs. Arthur T. Kimball, MT. and Mrs. George s. Hart, MT. and Mrs. Young. MT. and Mrs. Philip B.. Stanley, J. A. Traut, MT. and Mrs. w.. L. Hatch and Mr. and Mrs. H. c. M. Thompson.
 The two linal rehearsalus for King Olaf. the work to be given by the so- ciety, will be held Thursday evening. May 31. in Booths hall and Friday afternoon at the Lyceum. The house Is practically sold out with the excep- tion of a few seats in the second bal- cony. Recent Improvements at the Lyceurn make these seats very desir- able for any musical entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
LEARNING TO REGISTER
More Than 100 Ward Clerks Gather in City Han to Learn of Their Work on June 5.

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 More than 100 deputy ward resis- trars to be in charge of taking the military census on June attended in. formal meetings in City hall last even ing, where complete explanation was stven to all details connected with the work. In many instances these reRis- trars will meet again before registra- ton day.
 It will be the duty of tho registrars to see that the registration booths are open from a. m. to 3 p. m. and each registrar must ask the questions of the person before him in the same order they appear on the card. While tho clerks must be patient and answer questions politely they are not to get into any discussion and in case any person attempts to hinder the pro- gress of registration he will be ar- rested.
 Several interesting observances have been made in connection with the en- rollment of June 5. One is that Louis w. Fleischer of Belden street will ob- serve his twenty-first birthday on June and consequently will have to register. William Began will be thirty-one years of age on June 6. but will have to register because he is not yet thirty-one years old .op registration day.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Carl Weigand.

The funeral of Carl Weigand was largely attended at ? o'clock this af- ternoon from his home at 75 Wallace street with Rev. Frederick K. Thomp- son, assistant pastor of the South Congregational church, officiating. There were many floral tributes and g delegation present representing his schoolmates at New Britain High school. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
PROOF OF GERMAN PLOT

Attempted to Engage U. S. i'm Dis
 pute With Allies.
 Washington, May 29.-Secretary Lansing. testifying today before the house commerce committee in sup- port of the trading with the enemy bill. said the government had evidence that Germany, while the United States still was neutral. had sent an agent here, who organized steamship com pany and loaned Americans the money to buy the grain aboard 8 ship in order to raise an issue with Great Britain and France over her seizure upon leaving port.
 There are many cases," he said, doubtless inspired by Germany while we were neutrals, or organization af- fected in this country for the sole purpose of creating friction with Great Britain and France"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
CHAUFFEUR SUES FOR DIVORCE

With an allegation of desertion as his basis for action,{ ]; Martin Bush, wtll known chauffeur, has brought a diverse libel against Lydia Sundstrom Bush, Attorney A. A. Greenberg rep resenting the plaintiff. Papers are returnable in the superior court at Hartford the first Tuesday in June. Bush was married to Lydia Sundstrom in this city in January 1913 He al- leges she deserted him a year later. She is believed to be living in Bridge port, where she has been much of tn time since leaving this city. Tho plaintiff is chauffeur employed by T. Frank Lee.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
THROAT VICTIMS GIVEN UP

London, May 29. 7:56 a. m.-A Reuters despatch from an unnamed port says that all hope has been abandoned of the rescue of the miss- ing from the sunken Spanish liner De Eczgauirre. The victims include twelve women and five small chill dreu. f.' f F
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
SAFETY BOARD TO MEET.

The safety board will meet this eve- ming, when action will be taken on the purchase of 200 tons of coal for the police and fire departments Ad- ditional watchmen for factory work will probably be named by the. board
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
Mrs. Janet Lawson.

The funeral of Mrs. Janet Lawson was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from her home at SC John street with Rev. J. E. Rees, pastor of the Stan ley Memorial church. officiating. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29

Tont9ht motion pictures of the BAttle of the Somme as well as pie tures of the American Field Ambu- lance service in action will be pre- eented at the Lyceum for the benefit Of the Red Cross. Red Cross can vapeArs will act as ushers and will also soil books between reels. These pie lures are the official records of the British government.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
RED CROSS INSISTS.
les Begins Tomorrow Afternoon in

M St. Mary's School Hall.
 A series of whists for the benefit of && Red Cross under the auspices of 3dary's Ladies' T. A. & B. society 4M begin tomorrow afternoaH 2:3O 4ck in St. Mary's school hall. rr r;4he committee consists of Miss aA Hayes, chairman; Mrs. Mar 1et Monol1an, Mrs. M. Connors,
 John B. Foyer, Mrs Ellen Fits
 6Iss Katherine Walsh. :
New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
roo LATE FOR CI4Assu1t,Al

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New Britain herald., 1917-05-29
Bartender Fined for Theft.

Pleading guilty to . charge of theft, Bernard Anolovieswisy of 34 Orange street. bartender at the saloon in Dawson's block, was fined $7 and costs at a cdntinued nearing. At torney M. D. Saxe made plea for his clent, saying there was no premedita- ton or intention of taking the $2 in question from Ladislaw Askawavich. 8 patron, last Friday night and blamed liquor as the cause of pro- cedure.