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The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
MRS. FLORENCE L.
 STEVENS IS DEAD
Mother of Mrs. M. P. Huddleston Dies of Cancer After Illness of
 Several Years.
(From Saturdays Daily Press)

(From Saturdays Daily Press)
 Mrs. Florence l.. Stevens died this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. P. Hud- dleston, 313 North Sixth street. Mrs. Stevens had for number or years been suffering from cancer of the stomach. Her condition had been critical for several months.
 Mrs. Stevens was born in Hick- man county, Ky, "A years ago. She came here and had made her home with MT. and Mrs. Huddleston for the past twenty yaers.
 Since early girlhood Mrs. Stevens had been a member of the Chris tian church. Mrs. M. P. Huddleston was her. only child. T. B. Fauntle- roy of Paducah, Ky, who has been here for several days, was an only brother. MT. FauntlerOy left Par agould this morning, thinking his sister was in no immediate danger. An effort was made to reach him by wire at Cairo this afternoon. It is assumed he will return immedi- ately. Mrs Henry Smith, of Pa ducah, sister, is the only other surviving relative.
 Funeral services will be conduct ed at the family home tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. The ser vices will probably be conducted by Rev. J. Murray Taylor, of Mem phis.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
WAR COST TOTALS
 ARE STAGGERING
OBy George Martin, United Press
 Staff Correspondent

(By George Martin, United Press
 Staff Correspondent
 New York. March 31.--The end of the British fiscal year and the closing of subscriptions to the new German war loan fell on the same date, today, bringing into the lime light the staggering totals or cash spent on the war thus far by these two belligerents.
 England has spent more than Germany, her total to date being nearly 19 billion, or $1S,759, ,240,- 900. England estimates she IS 900 a day in her fight to whip Ger many.
 Germany has spent SIC, 6,75O,O ,OOo,- 900 in her attempt to whip Eng land. This includes the million dollars sought in the new German loan. subscriptions for which closed today.
 It was last December that the British chancellor of the eXchequer asked. for the latest $l,94S,0OO,O0O, At the same time the call went out for million more men of all ranks This million men brings the total number of British subjects under arms and in training up to live million. Germany has approximate | lv ten million men under arms anc in training. England estimates thai she has 3,219,000 women in wal service and other occupations. Th' British casualties daily in killed
 wounded and missing are estimated at 3S,OOO. Casualties for all belllg
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to date are estimated at approXl- erents in killed, wounded and miss
 ing since the beginning of the war mately 23,000,000 men. Of these casualties Germany has suffered slightly more than four million, England slightly more than two million, France about three million and a half. It is estimated that Eng lands interest on her present war debt for one year is well over .s2OO, 1000. Germany and France face deficits in proportion to this.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

Plans and specifications may be seen at the County Clerks office.
 II. MERITS President. J. K. Grambling, Secretary of the Board. ~bp
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

If you have the itch, don't scratch. It does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. Rub it in gently bn the affected parts It relieves Itching instantly and lew applications removes the cause thus performing a permanent cure. Price 25c, soc and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. "tf
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Mothers Pension Laws.

The states having mothers pen sion laws, in addition to Masachu- setts. are California. Colorado, Ida ho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Min nesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wy Oming.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Warning Order

In Justice Court Union Township, Greene County, Ark. J. N. John ston, J. r, M. C, Graham, Plaintiff,
 VS. U. II. B. Shepheard. Defendant. The defendant, J. II. B. Shepheard. is warned to appear in this court M complaint of the plaintiff, NJ. C. Gra- Given under my hand this 18th 1G$7) aS} " J. x. JOHNSTON. J. P.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Notice to Contractors.

A school house will he built at Stanford, Arkansas, and the con tract for same will be let April 14th, 19917. at 1 o'clock. All bids must be sealed. Right reserved to reject or accept any and all bids
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Warming order. Mcdonald Land Co.,, Plaintiff,

J. o. Spillman. Defendant.
 The defendant J. O. Spillman. is warned to appear before A. B. Hays Justice of the Peace for Clark Town ship. Greene County, Arkansas; to answer the complaint of the plain tiff. Mcdonald Land Go. within thirty (30) days from this date.
 WITNESS my hand as such Jus tice of the Peace this 2Ath day oi
 A. B. HAYS, J. r. for Clarke Township. Greene
 County, Arkansas, t634)
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
The Rinp.Tailed RaccoOn

Raccoons began to figure in our frontier literature at an early date. "Coon skin" caps, with the ringed tails hanging like plumes, made the favorite headgear of many pioneer hunters ad "coon skins" were a favored article of barter at coun- try stsores.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

LOST-Two 3-year-old mules; iron gray horse mule; 1 black mare mule, with brown nose. Reward for information leading to recovery Jess Davidson, Monett, Ark. *12
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Whenever Yots Need General TonfS
 Take UrOVe'S

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties ofQUINlNE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
G66

This is prescription prepared especially for RAALA7iA or CkilLS 6 FEVER. Five CT six doses will break any case, and if taken then ga tonic the Fever will not return. IL acts on the liver better than CalcI-ici and docs rot erinc or sichen. 2oe
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days.

Your druggist will refund money if PAZo
 OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days. rhefrst application gives Ease and Rest. 5Uc.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Cooling Homes in India.

Experiments to cool buildings by forcing air through hollow walls with electric fans are being tried in India.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
The ou,o,us That ooss Not Alice, Tho Rsso

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LANA- TIVE PROMO QUlNINEis is better than ordinary Ouinine and does not catrse nervousness nor
 ringing ill head. Remember the full name and Nook for the signature of E. w. GROVE 2Sc.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Salt As a Cleanser.

A little salt rubbed on earthen- ware pudding dishes will take away brown spots.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Kick On High Straps.

Short men of Harlem held meet ing recently to protest against the high positions of straps in public cOnVeyances.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
"Weather or No"

If the milk of human kindness sold by the quart we'd buy a lot for some folks.-Old Man Sage.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

WANTED-Two or three good teams for hauling bolts; good road,
 short haul; steady work all spring.
 Pekin Cooperage Go. Apr4
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Notice or Shcrifrs Sale Under At
 1achmcni.

Notice is hereby given that under and in pursuance of an order of the Circuit Court of Greene County feh-
 dered Thursday, March 15. 1917, in
 n cause wherein w. s. Lane & Son were plaintiffs and John Martin, and The Brocllland Investment Company and others were defendants and In tervenors. and also under an ofder of the Hon. Archer Wheatley, Chan- cellor of the Chancery Court of 'Craighead County, Western District rendered March 21. 1917, in cause pending in that court wherein Al- bert N. Johnson ct al were plalh'lils' and said John Martin ct al were de- fendants. and w. $. Lane x Son were Intervenors and Plaintiffs; both oi which orders directed this sale on identical terms under attachments ls- sued from each of said courts ano levied on the property herein de' scribed and other personal property
 | will as such Sheriff offer for sale or
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SATURDAY, APRIL ', 1917,

at public auction to the highest ana best bidder, at the troht door or the courthouse, and between the hours oi ten o'clock a. m. and three oeloeN D: m.. in the City of Paragould' Greene County, Arkansas approNi- niately one-half million feet of logs upon which such attachments were both levied same being now located on the mill yard at Trammells Mill in said Greene County. near the sta tion of Iris; purchaser to give good security for the purchase price on credit of three months, with reten- ton of lien to secure payment
 Witness my hand as such shenil' this March 22. 19l7.
 R. l.. ELMORE,
 16ss-d) sheriff of Greene County
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Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria ,enriches the blood. and buldsup the sys- tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

The Handsomest Showing of Rugs in the Town Rest Grades and the Lowest Priced. See These. better select that new rug we h"Ne
 of the pest gfade become one of the largest anu ,,o pnortan Many patterns low Come II you want a selection
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05

Those anticipating marriage should keep Ill mha 'he fact that Bertigs is better equipped to set you up to housekeeping.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-04-05
Best Values in Fine Kitchen Cabinets.

Don't overlook Bergs line of Kitchen Cabinets Agents for the famous McDouga line and other good makes Latest patented cabinets very conservatively priced
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25
GLADSTONE NEWSLETS.

Joe Helbling was visiting friends
here on Sunday.
r. B. Lee was t~ransacting business
in Dickinson on Monday.
Mrs. Ed. Bremen was visiting rela-
tives in Bismarck Tuesday.
Miss Ottilia Murn of Glendive,
Mont, is visiting at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. Anton Reilly.
O. Pippin arrived on No. 8 Tuesday
morning to again take his place at
the depot, which has been filled by
Mrs. T. Stone.
Mrs. S. B. Elston spent the latter
part Of last week, in Dickinson trans
acting business and visiting at the
home of her friend, Mrs. John Little.
Jack Grasl was in Gladstone Fri
day, returning to Werner Saturday
morning, accompanied by his sister,
Miss Regina Grasl, who attended the
dance at that place.
John Metzger and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kampf autoed to Medora Sun
day and were entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Auth. Adam
Auth came home with them to visit
friends in Gladstone.
Mrs. A. Reilly was called to Dickin-
son Friday evening on account of the
illness of her sister, Mrs. Marquis
He'll, who was operated on at the hos
pital. Mrs. Hell did not survive the
operation. Her funeral was attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. Reilly and family at
Richardton Sunday afternoon.
Cashier R E. Morrow, local agent
for the National Surety Co., was adj
vised this week that he is one of the
company's leading 200 agents in
relative amount of business produced
Sc far this year in all parts of the
United States. The company gives
cash bonuses to the best 200 Of it's
5000 agents, and Mr.. Morrow will be
n of the 10 to share this divident
in North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25

Walforth, left the first of the week
for St. Paul. Frank Gltzchall is
taking Mr.. Curriers' place at the
depot during his absence.
Mrs. A. H. Conradson and children
are spending a few days with rela-
t!ves at Mott while Mr.. Conradson is
in the Cities.
Grandpa and Grandma Hecht ac-
companicd the w. c. Hecht family out
to Fred Ablcman's Saturday, return
Sunday evening.
DR.. Burke was called to his home in
Iowa last week on account cf his
fathers illness. Word was received
later Of the death of his father.
w. +. Kcmpshall made a trip to
his farm in the Marshall county
Thursday He was accompanied by
Mrs S. N. Hutchinson, Gertrude
LeutZ and Elsie Kyscth
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25

The regular term of school begins
in Halliday on October list. The
teachers engaged are Miss Terry.
Miss Lorene Evans, Mrs. H. L. Malloy
and Miss Hill, all former teachers
with the exception of Miss Hill, who
comes from the eastern part OF the
state.
DR.. C. G. Swendsen, graduate Of the
University of Minnesota, arrived IN
Killdeer last week and will locate
there in partnership with DR.. .. M,
Smith, who is taking post graduate
work in Chicago. DR.. Swendsen will
take the place of DR.. Fisher, who has
removed to Dickinson.
Horsemen of the Schafer vicinity
have asked the supreme court to pass
upon the constitutionality of the North
Dakota law providing for the de.
struction of horses found affected
with dourine. A. M. Neer and
Andrew johnson were the first to
appeal from the district court decls-
ion Of Judge Frank Fisk.
The new Farmers State Bank build
ing was recently completed at Dunn
Center and the bankers have moved
into the new quarters. n building
is a modern fire proof structure erect
ed Of brick and concrete. T.. e. Ahern
has been cashier of the bank since 1t
first started in business at Bailey be-
fore the days of the railroad in Dunn
The Billings county fair, to be
held at Fryburg on September 2eth
and goth, promises to be bigger and
better than ever this year, despite the
somewhat short crop. The garden
and stock exhibits promise to be es-
pecially fine. Cedar trees and patriot
ic decorations will help to place the
hustling little town of Fryburg in
gala attire.
Killdeer and Dunn Center have
both organized home guard companies
and have elected officers. The captain
of the Dunn Center guards will be B.
w. Boyd, while S. V. Mccarthy has
been selected to head the Killdeer
company. When the two companies
are equipped by the state they will be
"all set" for another county seat fight.
Hans Larson, well known Hettinger
county farmer, nearly lost his life in
an automobile accident recently.
While making an effort to look over
his tires while travelling at a rapid
speed he lost control of the steering
wheel, the car turning turtle and
pinning him to the ground. Mr.. Lar
son was found in an unconscious con-
dition by children who were playing
nearby. He was taken to the Mott
hospital, but as the injuries were
found not to be serious, he was later
taken to his home.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25
TAYLOR ITEMS.

H. E. Skauge was in Dickinson
Monday.
Roy Plaggemeier autoed out to
Knife river Monday.
Mr.. Renville, the tomb stone man
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Plaggemeio,
went to Dickinson Friday.
The T. b. & b. C. met with Mrs
John Knudson last Thursday.
The CLUB met with Miss Opal
Lawhcad Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Robert leash of Knife rive,
was shopping in our town Friday.
Miss Katie Roth of Relaxation Wis
tied at the Schmidt home Saturday,.
Rev. and Mrs. Tn. Larsen left fol
! Marshall Saturday, returning Mon
day.
Mrs. John Gabe and children spent
Wednesday at the Paul liner home at
Knife river.
Mrs. C. Williams served coffee and
cake at the Red Cross meeting last
Wednesday.
A number of the Taylor folks
autoed to Heart river Sunday to pick
choke cherries.
A.. H.. Conradson, w. T. Kempshal!
and f. H. Schroeder left for the
Cities Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. John Laubschcr and
daughter, Wilma, returned last Thurs
day from Devils Lake.
Miss Hilda Weepaw returned Fri
day evening from Glcndive, Mont.
where she was visiting friends.
Miss Elva Kyscth returned Thurs.
day from Marshall, where she has
been visiting her father for a few
weeks.
The T. H. Myran family returned
last Monday from a trip to Glendive
Mont, where they were the guests OF
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gabe and two
children left Tuesday for Sayncr
Wis, where they will visit Mr.. Gabe's
brother, Ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Currier and children.
also Mrs. Curriers' sister, Miss Virgie
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25

The Governor of. Oklahoma says he
will refuse to welcome the Belgian
Commission to Tulsa on a hot day un-
less he is allowed to YEA a Palm
Beach suit.
The president Of the National
Leather and Shoe Finders Associa-
ton says that general half-soling of
shoes would mean a saving of thous-
ands Of tons of hides annually.
The leading women Of the city of
Omaha say, !" it is utter foolishness
to attempt to deny the men fighting
on the field and in wet, cold trenches
the comfort of cigarettes"
Automobiles for some time have
been largely hauled on f~1at-cars, con.
veyances Of the regular pattern prov
ing insufficient in number.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25
o o o o o o o o o o o O o o <
MISSOURI O NOTES

The machinery for the new flour
mill at Watford City has arrived and
it is expected that the mill be in op-
GRAFTON by October.
Three damaging prairie fires in
Billings county in one week have
given rise to the suspicion that alien
enemies are at work in that locality
The Mckenzie county fair will be
held at Alexander on September 18th
and 18th. The officials are making
every effort to have the fair exceed
last years record.
The first load of grain from the
1917 crop was delivered to HALL
day on Wednesday of last week. It
was from Val Stevens crop on the
Williams & WINNER land and is a
very good quality and yield.
Dunn county will call 100 more men
for examination for the selective draft
in order to fill out the quota. A num-
Der failed to pass the physical ex-
animation, and SO filed exemptions
Dunn county's quota is 80.
Billy Bennett, the veteran Snowman,
is touring the north country with a
splendid company showing "The Vir-
ginian." Billy always heads a good
show and is welcomed back over the
same territory year after year.
Bids will be opened September LIST
for a new auditorium to be erected at
Dunn Center. The building will be
34x9O feet and when completed will
probably cost around $4,000. A bond
issue was voted to cover the cost of
an auditorium, fire hall and Jail.
w. P. Brooks has shipped his'house-
hold goods and live stock from Kill
deer to his new home near Glendive,
Mont. Mr.. Brooks has been a resi-
dent of Dunn county for the past
twelve years and served six years as
clerk of the district court.
A bottle of high test gasoline ex-
ploded in the Farmers elevator at
Dunn Center and for a time it looked
as though the building was doomed to
go up in smoke. The gasoline was
being used to start an engine. Some
damage was done to the building be-
fore the flames were extinguished.
Elmer Ryan, Watford City, tailor,
uses his Ford car to operate the dry
cleaning machinery in his shop. One
rear wheel is elevated to clear the
ground, the tire removed and a tick
ing belt run from the wheel to the
cleaning machine. .
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25
MOTORCYCLE THROWS
AND INJURIES RIDER

Al Kronschnablc is getting around
this week with the aid of 4 clutch and
Il cane as Il Result OF getting tangled
I'M with Il motorcycle while out for a,
pleasure ride last Saturday. He was
travelling at a moderate rate of speed
when something went wrong and the
first thing AL. knew the bike was on.
top of him and kicking like a mule.
Various PORTIONS Of his anatomy suf-
fered from coming in contact with
the hard road and the machinery, the
worst damage being done to his left
ankle which was severely sprained in
the miXup.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-25
STOLEN CAR FOUND
ABANDONED ON ROAD

The now Ford car which was stolen
from ocuastl@.n Dollcrt last week was
found a few days later by Chas De-
Foe, who operates an auto stage line
between Dickinson and killdcer. The
car was by the side OF the road about
i've miles south Of Manning and was
not injured In any way. 1t was
thought that the thief being in such
a hurry to make a getaway had over
heated the motor and it would not
start readily, and then he beat it"
on foot. No clew to the identity of
the guilty party could DO obtained
but the owner is mighty glad to get
his car back uninjured.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-13
GLEGHORN WILL NOT
MANAGE MORRIS REDS
Especial Correspondent


Joliet, ILL.,. March 13.-(SpeciaD -
AL Gleghorn opines that he will not
10 much in the baseball line this year.
Al Is cashier of bank in Morris and
also county clerk of Grundy county
and says he hasn't much time for base
ball. In the meantime nothing has
been done to re.organize the Reds for
the 1917 season.
There is no doubt that Morris will
have. a team in the field The Reds
figure largely in the baseball history
Of this section of the state and always
rave a crackerjack squad. The Nor
ris.Jolet games at Theiler's park last
season drew thousands OF fans and
put kale galore in the Golfers OF both
cams.
Frank Flood and Roy Enger are In
charge Of the reorganization plans of
the Reds and 1t is expected that a
meeting will be held within few
days to make plans for the new sea
son.
Il don't know whether III be able
to take an active interest in baseball
his year" said Mr.. Gleghorn this
morning "Busipess duties arc very
0rcsslng and my time is pretty well
occupied. But I'll back the Reds to the
| limit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-13
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THE POST OFFICE FLAG.

THE POST OFFICE FLAG.
Old Glory, weathered and torn, flies
fran the flag pole of the postoffice and
locks about as good a beacon of de-
Tense as our navy. But consider that
flag. Il was sent to Jim Oou1herty
several months ago direct from the
town where Woodrow Wilson resides,
Jim is only allotted two flags year,
yep, that's all this cheap government
can afford. The flag locks as IL il
might have seen service in the Civil
War, but il hasn't, IL was fresh from
tho mills when Jim receivei IL. Its
high time, and the proper time. too,
that J. Ham Lewis, the pink whis.
kered gentleman, was sending a new
assignment to the Federal buildings
In this district.
Jim Dousherty is patriotic enough
to put a spanking new flag up, but the
Government insists on the regulation
s,ze" and he's takin' his orders from
Washington. The flag possessed by
the court house is real one, in fact
one that makes US feel proud that we
arc Americans, but the torn one Of
the post office is no, pleasing to the
eye.
Now Mr.. ]. Ham. Lewis, His Excel
lcncy the President, or somebody else,
We don't care who, If you want to win
a niche in the hall of fame and have
your endorsement on celebrated
brand Of tobacco for the love of Mike
send US nice flag fer the post office.
PEP
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-13

iayoS an! Battling Mills drew six
rounds.
New Orleans, La-Young Denny
knocked out Tommy Danforth. three
.'ounds. Benny CUP beat Kid Mur-
)hy, ten rounds.
Baltimote-Jack Wolfe beat Terry
Martin. fifteen rounds
Memphis-Len Rowlands beat Billy
Weeks. eight rounds.
New York Buddy Jackson Knocked
lut Tim Murphy, seven rounds.
Youngstown. Ohio-Gcorge Chip
stopped Bob Moha, four rounds.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-13

erything he consulted a specialist on
muscles. Examination disclosed that
the smaller pitching muscles and the
nerves leading to the right arm had
become punched along the spine, due
primarily to Il cold. This condition was
eventually removed by massage.
incidentally the diagnosis of the
Wood case has so interested other
pitchers that the oldtimers all over the
country are going to their practitioners
and getting results. Formerly it WIS
thought that q pitchers arm went bad
iii the muscles formed inside the bend
Of the elbow. That the trouble lay In
the back and along the spine opens the
way for the saving Of a lot of star
pitchers who otherwise would be cast
into the discard. Even Mathewson Is
going to investigate in the hope OF
coming back.
The return Of Joe Wood to the game
means that Cleveland has a chance fol
the pennant. After signing a contract
the smoke ball hero left fer Cleveland
Joe. You know. lives in New York Ii
the winter time. 1t was iris Speaker
who insisted on the signing Of Wood
and he believes that Joe will have The
goods. He believes It because joe
saws so.