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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
Short Hems Of 4ocaI ,Qntereyt

On last Friday evening the Cotil-
lion Club gave an old-fashioned
square dance in the new Rivers Auto
Building. Among the invited guests
present were: Misses Stella Melton,
Mary Pusser, King, Lynna and Annie
Gulledge, Mile Douglass, Eloise
Wright and Messrs. Armfield, Bill,
Ed, Carl and Ben Gulledge, Walter,
Henry and C. C. Douglass, C. c..
White, Ted Melton, Thurman White,
Duncan McGregor, Thomas Huntley.
and Drs. Laney and Rigby; chaper-
ones, Mesdames Carl Gulledge, j. = Luz
cas- and C. C. Douglass.
Mr.. R. E. Hanna has returned from
visit to Raleigh, Richmond, and New
York. Mr.. Hanna stood the examine
tion for admission to the bar in North
Carolina.
DR.. II. Smith, Eye-sight Specialist,
will be at Chesterfield Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, March 9th, 9Th and
10th; at Pageland, Monday and Tues
day, March Sth and 9Th.
Chesterfield's big three-day Chau-
, tauqua is now holding it's sessions
twice daily at the Court House. Yes
terday, afternoon and night, DR.. Culp
and the Ernest Gamble Concert
company held large audiences we'll
nigh spell-bound. To-day, afternoon
and night, DR.. William Adams and
the Hawkeye Glee Club will enter
tain and Friday will be the Oglesbees
and the Spragues in Dramatic presen.
tations. Those who have missed the
entertainments already given would
do well to make every effort possible
to attend the Friday performances.
The financial prospects for tho
Chautauqua this year are excellent
At the opening session the advance
sales amounted to s305, which with
the sales to be expected at the door
will assure the guarantors Of no loss
In selling tickets the "Blues' wor
over the "Reds" by a safe margin, OF
$40 to $135.
DR.. Culp administered a rebuke tc
Chesterfield parents that is well-de
served when he referred to the con.
duct of children in public. Parents
ought not to allow their children tc
interrupt the speaker and disturb the
listeners. We hope this rebuke vii
be taken to heart. Chesterfield is al
unusually good town, but she is re-
miss in this one respect
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
SCOUT COLUMN
By Scout Scribe

Despite the cold weather the Boy
Scouts met on February in the
Scout Hall. All the Scouts of the
Beaver Patrol were present and all
but three of the Eagle Patrol.
To meet the current expenses of
the hall, monthly dues of ten cents
per month was decided upon. Each
Scout will be allowed to purchase his
suit at any time after he has been
enrolled. The suit, which consists of
coat, pants, hat and leggins, will
cost $3.50.
The Scout Master and Assistant
are going to take us on hike Fri
day afternoon directly after the
Chautauqua. We will not have long
to stay but if the weather is good a
fine time is expected.
Second class degree work will be-
gin at the meeting of Friday, Febru-
ary %. The Assistant Scout Master
will give the Eagle Patrol instructions
on the requirements Of a second-class
Scout on Wednesday, February 81,
and the Scout Master will give the
Beaver Patrol the same on Monday,
February 10th. At the regular meet
ing on Friday an examination will be
given on at least a part of the work.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
MRS. p. p. BROCK. SR.

Mrs. p. p. Brock, Sr., of the Zoar
section of the county, died last Mon
day, and was buried on Tuesday at
Zoar church, the Rev. J. l.. Tyler con-
Quoting the funeral service.
Mrs. Brock was a most excellent
Christian woman. Besides her hus-
band, she leaves twelve children and
several brothers and sisters.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE;
MONEY To loan

Money to loan on improved farm
land; five year loans; cheap rate Of
interest; also real estate for sale, on
good terms.
Chesterfield Loan e. Insurance Co.,
w. ]. Douglass, Mgr.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
BAPTIST CHURCH

l wish every member of the Ches-
terfield Baptist church to be present
next Sunday morning for Sunday
school and morning service. Let the
offering be good, please. Home Mis-
sions for the next two Sundays,
please. B. S. FUNDERBURG.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15

Married, on Feb. 9th, Mr.. Ross
Atkinson to Miss Roma Henderson !;
Magistrate S. B. Rodgers performed
:he ceremony, at his home on McBee
Route 2.
Married, Feb. 11th, Mr.. Maulty
McLochlin to Miss Bell Mixson; Mag
istrate S. B. Rogers of McBee, Route
2, performed the ceremony.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST

| am in the subscription contest of
The Rural Weekly and am we'll in the
lead to win prize of $1,000. Your
subscription may help me to win.
20 cents pays for years subscrip-
ton. Please send your name and this
amount. Contest closes February "a.
ALLIE M. SELLERS,
Daughter Of S. J. Sellers.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15

Correspondents will please bear in
mind that we cannot publish letters
that do not carry tho signiture of tho
writer. Two letters are left out this
week on this account.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
LAND POSTED

hereby forbid hunting, hauling
or cutting or any trespassing what
ever on my premises.
sop B. c. Alexander, Middendorf
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
NOTICE

hereby notify all persons not to
offer feed, bed or clothing to my
daughter, Essie Eddins, who being un-
der age, and having left the home of
her father. w. M. EDDINS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
LUCkISVILLE

LUCkISVILLE
a Dr.. Earl and Rev. Jerman were
callers at the home of Mr.. C. R. Sum-
lncr last Wednesday.
Miss Edna Davidson visited Mrs.
Lee Wilks recently.
Mr.. Lee Kirven is making an excel
lent superintendent of the Mt. Olivet
Sunday School
Another old soldier has passed into
the great beyond. Mr.. Tom Jordan
was buried at the Kirven grave yard
on January %.
Judging from the new tobacco
barns being constructed in this sec
ton, good price for this product is
expected next fall.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
CORN WANTED

GOOD, SELECT CORN, for meal,
wanted. Will pay highest cash price.
48p w. J. DAVIS, Chesterfield.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
PATRIcK

Prof. J. A. Knight deliver an
address on "Commuf Co Opera
ton" at the Patrick SCI Ill house Fri
day night, February 16th. The ladies
will serve oysters and the girls will
give box supper for the benefit Of
the piano fund. There will also be
some good music. Everybody invited
to come out and have good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Gillespie of
Cheraw, spent Friday in Patrick.
Mr.. c. H. Campbell, of Hartsville,
spent Sunday with relatives in Pat
rick. @
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
FOR SALE

Cow, fresh in milk; hogs, different
ages. J. c. DOUGLASS, Chesterfield
Route a. 48p
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-02-15
SERVICE STALLION

Alta Chief, 1850. Can be seen at
Gulledge stables. Ask for terms, etc.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
A" NO, 221,

Approved March u, 1917.
An Act to amend Sections 2. 5. 6. Z.
"A, IT and &c of Act 81 of the Acts or
1915.
Changes the term of office from four
years to two years OF the municipal
Judge, provided judges serving such
shall hold until the regular city cleo
ton in 1919. In the larger cities Act
divides the court into two divisions
and provides for Judge for each divis-
ion. Act provides that judges in the
smaller cities shall receive a salary of
$4,000 The qualifications as to length
Of practice in the Circuit and Supreme
Court for the first division In the lars-
err cities and in the smaller cities not
to apply until the city election of 1919
Act provides that fees shall be paid in
advance in civil proceedings
Act authorizes city clerk to appoint
deputies. subject to the confirmation of
the city council. Provides that fines
forfeitures, etc. collected under city
ordinances in both civil and criminal
cases shall be reported separately from
those under State laws. Act amends
Section II so as to exclude the ex-
penses of the city clerk and his depu-
ties from the second class account
Amends Section &c as to the number
of deputies and the salaries thereof
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 1e2.
Annroved March 9. 19l7.

ApnrOyPd March y, 1871.
An Act to regulate the payment or
county and city warrants.
Act provides that after the passage or
this Act all outstanding county or city
warrants shall be received by the Coun-
~ Collector on payment OF taxes Tor
county general fund.
Act also provides that warrants Is
sued thereafter shall be numbered con-
secutively and shall be paid in current
money of the United states and in the
order of their number snd the date Of
their issue Also provides for warrants
that are not presented for payment
within one year. Act authorizes county,
city. and incorporated towns to fund
their outstanding warrants not oftener
than once per annum-
This does not apply to the following
counties. Baxter. Boone, Bradley. Cal
houn. CLAY. Clehourne. Columbia, Craig
head, Crittenden, Cross. Crawford, pal-
las Desha Drew. Faulkner. Fulton. Gar
land. Greene Grant, Hampstead, Hot
Spring. Howard. Independence. Izard,
Jefferson. Johnson, Lafayette, Lincoln,
sevier Sharp, st Francis. Stone. Lo-
nofe Madison. Marion, Miller, Missis-
kippi Monroe, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike,
Perry. Phillips, Pop. Prairie Pulaski.
Saline. Scott Sebastian. Searcy, Wash
ington Woodruff, Montgomery, Arkan-
sas Polk, Lee, Cleveland, Lawrence,
Randolph and Union.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14

Approved March I3, 1877,
An Act TO provide for the inspection
Of coal oil. gasoline. naphtha and other
similar fluids used for heating, light
ing. and other power purposes
Act creates the office of inspector FOR
a period Of 50 years. to be appointed
by the Governor. said Inspector 70 aP-
point. with the approval of the Cover
nor, six inspectors and one clerk TO
carry out the provisions Of this Act.
Act specifically sets out methods fer
testing said oils. The owner of any
oils provided for in this Act 70 notify
the inspector for the purpose Of hav-
ing an inspection made; also author
ICES the State Treasurer TO provide
suitable certificates and stamps to be
placed upon reeeptacles containing
such oils. Act provides in case no in
spector can be found TO make prompt
Inspection. the owner Of such oils may
make such inspection according to the
provisions Of this Act Act authorizes
pavment Of fees into the state treas
urv and kept in separate fund Also
provides that railroads shall notify in
spector of the arrival and delivery of
ell car tanks containing oils herein
specified.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No. 231,


Approved March -, 1917
An Act to abolish the boards OF
equalization and to provide for the a.
sessment and valuation OF taxable
property in the state, and for other
purposes.
Act provides that the county court
shall appoint two reputable citizens.
who shall be justices of the peace
when practicable, in each township Of
the county, who. together with the
county tax assessor, shall constitute
the township board of assessment and
valuation for said township. Said
board shall assess the property in each
township. both real and personal at its
fair market value. Act provides that
the county assessor shall meet the said
board in its respective townships. and
shall, with said board. assess the prop
erty in the townships. respectively
Non-residents are required to furnish
the assessor with a list of their prop
erty in each township, upon blanks 10
be supplied by the assessor. fixing a
penalty for failure to do so. Act gives
said board fun power 70 raise or lower
the value of any property il may think
proper. but persons aggrieved may have
the right of appeal
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No 2In.

Approved March 10. 1917.
An Act creating bureau of santa
ton relating to hotels. rooming houses
and restaurants.
Act provides that said bureau shall
be under the supervision Of the State
Board of Health. Authorizes the State
Board of Health TO appoint one chief
inspector and such other assistants as
are necessary to carry out provisions
OF this Act. who shall make report 10
the State Board Of Health. The pro-
visions of this Act apply to hotels,
rooming houses and restaurants within
the state Act defines what shall be
considered hotels, also rooming houses
and restaurants. Provides that the
owner or conductor OF each shall pro-
cure a license for conducting same. and
Axes the license fee for each class.
Act provides that on the first day OF
each month the secretary of the Boa I'd
OF Health and chief inspector shall file
with the State Treasurer a list of all
hotels. rooming houses and restaurants
entitled to receive a license. and upon
certificate of the State Treasurer that
said fees have been paid, State Board
OF Health TO issue license in accord.
ance with this Act, signed by chief
inspector and president Of Board Of
Health. Said license must be procured
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No. 2O7.

Approved March Q. 1917.
An Act to promote efficiency of the
Arkansas National Guard and to con-
form 10 the military laws of the Unit
ed States
Act provides that no appointment
shall be made of any stan officers IN
less such appointee shall have had pre-
vious military experience and that they
shall hold their appointment until the
age of 81, unless relieved by resiEna-
ton, disability or determined by court
martial Vacancies among such offices
to be filled by appointment from the
officers Of the militia Of this state.
Governor is authorized To make such
the Guard and make such other reEu-
iations pertaining to the Guard as may
be necessary 10 conform 70 the laws
of Congress for participation in fed
eral appropriations for National
Guards
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
act NO. 434.

Approved March IS. 1917.
An Act authorizing appropriation 70
nrovide fer the care and comfort Of
Federal and Confederate veteran SOL
dfars 10 enable them to unite in a
national memorial reunion to be held
at vicksburs Military Park on octo-
Der 16 to 70. 1911.
All veterans desiring to attend shah
pociS Arkansas. who. upon investiga-
ION shall issue an order for transpor-
tation for round trip from place Of res
idance TO their nearest railway station,
and Tor an additional sum OF 50 to be
delivered to each Of said applicants By
the said commander.
ACT anpropriates $4,000 for the pur-
noses of this Act Act also acts aside
$500 of said amount to purchase blanks
for applications. and other expenses.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 297.

Approved March 81, 1917.
An Act TO create a commission to be
known as the Arkansas Charities and
Correction Commission.
Act provides that the Governor shall
appoint commission Of seven members,
two of whom shall be women. The
commission shall examine the whole
charitable and correction system of the
state. inspect and examine into the
manag etn snt of all state, county, NUM-
cipal and private institutions for the
care OF the dependent, detectives and
delipquents. and make such recommsf-
dations for the Improvement of said
correctional system as in their judg-
ment deemed best, and also to make
biennial report to the Governor ana
General Assembly.
Said commission may appoint FIVE
persons in each county. two of whom
shall be women who shall constitute
county boards of public welfare for
said county. Act fixes penalty for per
sons refusing to comply with this Act.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT VO oe1

Approved March L. 1917.
An Act to amend Section 1 of Act
$50 and Section Of Act 220 of the
Acts of 1913. and Section II Of Act 49,
of the Acts Of 1915.
Act provides that every fire tornado
or marine insurance company shall file
with the Auditor sworn statement
setting forth the gross amount of pre-
miums received from policies and pro
vides that a tax Of per centum on
the gross receipts shall be paid into
the state treasury on or before the Ist
day of March in each year Such tax
shall he in lieu Of all other state taxes
Persons paying premiums to companies
not authorized TO do business in this
state shall pay a tax of per centum
on the gross premiums paid.
Ac tprovldes that each life, accident
life and accident, health and accident
and every bond and surety company
shall fill a similar statement as to
gross premiums and pay a tax of per
centum thereon into the state treas
ury.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14

Approved March Is 1917
An Act to appropriate money for N q
support and maintenance Of the
Branch Normal. for biennial period
ending March 81. 1919. Act appropri-
ates $4,000 for the biennial period.
Act provides that one-half of said
sum shall he appropriated out of the
general revenue for the year 1917. and
the remaining one-half out OF special
fund created by Ac ITO OF the Acts
Of 1917 for the year 1918.
Act also provides that property and
buildings now located at Pine Bluff
shall be sold by the Board of Trustees
after advertisement at public sale for
not less than $4,000 and the schoor
shall be moved to a location suitable
to said board Of not less than 200
acres in Jefferson county to be donted
to the state free OF cost.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO, 262.

Approved March T. 1917.
An Act to provide for assessment
for taxation of companies, associations
and corporations engaged In all kinds
of insurance. security. guaranty and
indemnity business and the intangib1
property of all corporations.
Act provides that the president or
secretary. or principal accounting Of
ficer shall make and file with the as
SCISSOR of each county wherein its prin-
cipal office is situated. a sworn state
ment or schedule, which said schedule
shall be in addition to that prescribed
in Section COLO of Kirbys Digest. Act
provides the manner for ascertaining
the intangible property of said curpo-
rations which Is to be taxed hereunder.
Act also repeats Section 1896 of Kfr-
by's Digest.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 268.


ApprONeu MAfCH II, WI.
An Act to create warehouse board
and supervisors, regulate warehouses;
create marketing bureau and regulate
ginning and baling of cotton.
This Act to be administered by the
Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture. That the Governor
Secretary of State ana Commissioner OF
Mines shall constitute board who
shall make rules and regulations for
the control and administration Of this
Act. Said board to make all appoint
ment and fix the salaries for same
Act prescribes duties Of the appoint
ees Act provides penalty for failure
to comply with provisions of this Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14

Approved March q, 1917.
An Act TO amend Act No. 367 Of Acts
or 1907.
Act provides that county examiners
and superintendent shall hold one in
stitute for white and negro teachers
each of one week in their respective
counties, at any time betewen June /
and October l. Provides that Super
intendent of Public Instruction shall
outline work for said institute Re-
Quires all teachers holding licenses Of
expecting to teach during the year to
attend said institute. unless excused by
the county superintendent or examtn-
err. Provides that teachers may attend
other recognized normals or summer
schools, or attendance upon the State
Teachers Association in lieu of said
attendance for any one year.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
A" NO. 3T2.
ACT NO. 37Es
Approved March "a, 1917.

Approved March "a, 1917.
An Act to amend Act 1874 Of the Acts
of 1913
Act provides:
Section / That Section 4 OF Act No.
320, of Acts of 1905, entitled. AN Act
to amend Sections 1897, 63ss and $3.50
be amended SO far as they apply to Ger
tain counties. be amended to read as
follows:
Section 4. That this Act shall not re-
peal Sections 6387. 6358 and f389 OF
Kirby's Digest, except to apply and be
in force in the counties of ---
(naming II different counties).
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO. PIT.

Approved March 10 1917.
An Act fixing the time for meeting
of the quorum court. providing for ad
journment Of said court to fixed
time. and for calling court in case of
emergency; prohibiting the building of
any court house. jail, bridge. or other
Improvement without an appropriation
having been made therefor. and fixing
violation for the provisions of this
Act.
This Act does not apply to Fulton.
Greene, Baxter. Lawrence, Crawford.
Little River. Desha, Clay, lizard. or
Lonoke counties.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO 4eo


approved March IS, 1917.
"a an Act pertaining to the regulation
cary associations. societies az or1s,s
ana ana repeating all laws in confict there,
Aet provides that any corporation,
s;nn or order or, voluntary associa-
solal, "ttt IN capital stock. organized
s,sy LOT the mutual benefit Of It's
men eers and not for profit. and having
s . louss system and a representative
I9lih OF government. and makiny nro
s etslohs Ior the payment OF benafts in
N N he uahSe with this Act. IL declared
aIse authorizes Insurance Dens r4nsn,
. ~ Issue certificate OF authority 10 any
sueh organization upon ccmpiia noe nx
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No, FOG.


Approved March 2, IgII,
An Act to amend Section 793 of Kir-
by's Digest
Act provides that upon affidavit filed
with circuit clerk or clerk of any other
court of the Partially. prejudice or re-
lationship or the sheriff or deputy OF
any county where suit ia brought or to
be brought. or shall have been com
menced, or where such affidavit is
nled by the defendant in any criminal
prosecution. the clerk shall issue and
direct process TO the coroner. who shall
execute the same,
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No. 3T6,
Approved March "a. 1917.

Approved NaTch =, I9I7.
An Act to amend Section 5454 of Kir-
by's Digest
Act amends said Section 5454 so as
TO strike out the provision to regulate
hotels and all houses of public enter
tainment and regulate or prohibit ale
or porter shops and public places Of
habitual resort for tipping and intern
perance, and to declare what are such
Act provides, further. that municipal
tiles shall have power to define, II
cense and regulate or tax transient and
itinerant dealers in horses and mules
but no one who conducts the same
bushes sin said municipality for Pc
riod Of six consecutive months shall be
considered as transient
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT No. AZ
Arrr0Ned AInrf

Approved March %. 1917
An Act to encourage and cid 1, 81
teachings Of elementary agriculture.
nome economics and manual training
teaehers for rural and elementary
schools In the state.
Act gives the Board of Education SUI
pSrVlslon- Provides Act shall not APP
ply to any city or town having nm
u.atioin Of more than l 900 inha bitants
according 10 the last census. Also an
proprlates the sum of $4,000 for aid
ing said rural and village high schools
ana Ior me purpose Of teacher train
Ing. the sum Of sInn nA
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 39I.

Approved March "a. lgI7.
An Act to amend Initiative Act No 1.
Act provides that Section be
amended so as to authorize person is
suing certificates to make and prescribe
and to change from time to time such
rules as he may deem necessary and
proper to secure satisfactory evidence
OF the age of the child. Act further
provides that such rules and regula-
tons shall comply with the rules and
regulations made pursuant to act or
Congress entitled. An Act to prevent
Interstate commerce in the products
OF child labor"