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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-27

A rally in ;he fifth netted two
runs but the Weston team was TOO
far ahead TO notice such a slight
matter i seemed Vote was retired
in favor OF Eaton who worked his
fast ball successfully and the con-
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

'0ssu only IN circle circle : car
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

to come back in today's mayoralty
primary. He was defeated by 199
votes by Arch Monro, former chief
deputy United States marshal. It
was the first election ever held Ia
Arkansas In which women were per-.
mitted to vote. A majority of the
400 women who paid their poll taxes
voted for Monro. The heaviest vote
In the history OF the city. was at.
tracted.
Wright was supported by the labor
organizations. while Monro was back.
ed by the Law Enforcement League.
an organization that sprung up with
the indictment of Mr.. Wright while
he was mayor q month ago. Mr..
Wright was indicted on charges Of
nonfeasance in office and a charge OF
having made prediction campaign
promise. He was convicted on tho
latter charge and was ousted from
office He was also convicted OF
one charge of nonfeasance The non.
feasance charge grew out of his al.
legged failure to suppress disturbances
in the strike OF girt operators OF the
Southwest Bell Telephone Company.
Chief of Police James Fernandes
Is awaiting trial On similar charges.
Women supporters of Monro operat.
ed automobiles and carried voters to
the polls.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16
The Producer

the man who earns the either
his family live less
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

I'm Lee and Phillips counties they
are raising more and better live
stock than ever before. In Craig
head county the Jonesboro Agricul-
tural School has been a big factor
in introducing better live stock. The
school has one of the finest Holstein
herds in the county and it has been
an object lesson to the farmers. This
was seen in the fine exhibit of live
stock at the county fair at Jonesboro
last week.
THE growth and Improvement of
this section seems almost unbeliev-
able when 1 recall conditions as they
were 10 years ago. The change in
the sentiment of the people has been
almost equally remarkable. When l
first began the work, 10 years ago,
the farmers were suspicious because
they were being Offered something
for nothing and the bankers and bust
ness men were in about the same
attitude. But now the greatest troub-
lie that the county agent has is in
getting time to answer all the calls
made upon them by. the farmers.
The bankers and business men are
our best friends in our work. They
realize that anything that helps the
farmer helps them and they are more
than willing to do their share. The
great success of the farm dcmonstra-
ton and home demonstration work
would have been impossible without
the hearty support and cooperation
of the business men,"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

| it out and devotes his time to demon.
stratOn work. He Is a good farmer
and could easily make more money
running his farm, and he knows it.
But he is filled with the ambition
to help his race and he is willing
to make a personal sacrifice to do it.
1t is a remarkable tribute to the
respect in which he is held by the
white people who know him that no
one ever calls him Bob Always he
is addressed as Robert"
Mr.. Davidson is very proud of his
district.
1.-The best section of the state" he
says emphatically. 'Most If it is
bottom land and cotton is the chief
agricultural staple. Had it not been
for the early frost the people of that
section would have made wonder
full record with their cotton. The
frost, combined with the lateness
of the cotton cost them millions of
dollars, but still they did pretty we'll.
They have produced more hay, corn
and hogs than ever before. They
have bought many car loads of cattle
from the drouth stricken districts of
Texas.
The country is rapidly being
drained and settled. Sections that
were a wilderness when took
charge of the distriht 10 years ago
now are fertile, we'll cultivated farms.
Vast sections have been cleared up.
Millions of dollars have been spent
on drainage canals. In Crittenden
county / am told that 81 big canal
dredges are at work The county.
is fast becoming a regular checker
board of canals. And it should be
remembered that this land when
drained, offers one of the richest
soils to be found anywhere in the
world.
"The CrftteAden county causeway,
which leads from the new Harahan
bridge back to the levee, is won
derful piece of construction. 1t gives
an outlet from eastern Arkansas to
Memphis even in times of highest
water. County Judge Thompson of
Crittenden is a great enthusiast over
good roads and he is planning many
miles of good dirt roads, which he
hopes will be surfaced over with
gravel later
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

men too clean. In France our men
will be representative of American
citizenship; we will be on parade
before the world, so we should ex-
haust every effort to instill a pro-
found self respect in the boys while
at home.
In the little towns of Kansas the
good women are cooperating with
the men in spotting the ruthless dem
izens of the underworld who seek
to prey upon our young manhood
1t Is for the benefit of this kind Of
work that I am in st. Louis today,
and hope st. Louis will open it's
purse to the men and women who are
devoting themselves to the moral
and physical welfare of the men who
are to maintain our honor before the
world"
Replying to question concerning
progress of the national guard, Gen.
Wood said:
There Is no more national guard.
We are all one army now, working
as a unit and in complete harmony
to get on fighting footing as quick
ly as possible. This is as it should
be-" I
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16
GREAT PROGRESS in
EASTERN ARKANSAS
DISTRICT AGENT r. C. DAVIDSON
HAS MUCH OF INTEREST TO
SAY OF MARVELLOUS DEVELOP
MENT OF THAT SECTION.
(Arkansas Gazette)


R. C. Davidson, district agent of
the Extension Division of the Uni
versity of Arkansas, is greatly elated
over the fact that only one of the
Is counties in his district failed to
make an appropriation to continue
farm demonstration work. This one
county was Prairie and its failure to
appropriate was not due to lack
OF interest of the farmers, but rather
to local political conditions, in Mr..
Davidson's opinion. The agent Of
that county rendered very satisfact-
DRY service Mr.. Davidson said and
already has been transferred to
another county in Mr.. Davidson's
district.
The counties and the appropria-
tons made by their quorum courts
are as follows: Phillips. $1,000 for
farm demonstration work and $500
Tor the home demonstration work;
Woodruff $1,000 and $500; Greene
sl,4OO and $500; st. Francis $1,400
and $500; Lawrence $1,000 and $500;
Monroe $1,000 and $500; Cross $1,000
for farm demonstration work only;
Mississippi, $1,000 and 5000; Crit
tenden, $1,000 and $1,000; Randolph
$1,000 and $500; Poinsett $1,000 and
WOO; Craighead $4,000 and $2,000.
Clay county appropriated $4,000 for
TWO farm demonstration agents, but
made no provision for home demon
stration agent. Lee county appro-
priated $1,000 for a farm demonstra-
uon agent, $540 for a home demon
slration agent, $500 for the upkeep
Oh the agents. cars and $500 for a
negro demonstration agent.
;, Lee county's negro agent, Robert
Bryan. is remarkable man. said
Dit. Davidson. ''He owns a fine farm
IN that rich bottom section, but rents
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

Green fields In winter advertise
the fact that a good farmer owns
the land. What sort of ADVERTISE
ment will you have out for passers-by
to read?
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

MILLER LUMBER COMPANY
will make or get for you WAT thev
haven't
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16
WRIGHT DEFEATED
BY WOMEN'S VOTE

THEY CAUSE ELECTION or ARCH
MoNRo AS MAYOR OF FORT
SMITH BY A MAJORITY VOTE
OF 1872.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16
PAVING TAX NOTICE

All partise owning property in
Street Improvement District No. l.,
are hereby notified that the street
paving tax h now due and payable
at the Bank of Mariana. Please do
not overlook this matter. Delay wiz
make your tax cost you more money.
II j. E. ALLEN, Collector.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

MILLER LUMBER COMPANY
,as full assortment OF building NJ
terial.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

The city council at Kensett has
granted a twenty five year franchise
to DR.. E. c.. Hardin to furnish the
town with electric light and power.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

Fort Smith, Nov. 13.-J. III. Wright,
deposed mayor of Fort Smith, failed
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1917-11-16

In the nrons y1t"een the two frnn4y
western soportion of two men ~ ,lonts
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
N. c. c. A A. Notes.

Next Wednesday night will be
school girls night at the NJ c. A. A.
Gym and there will be two basket
ball games between the senior and
junior teams of both schools. The
Seniors will commence their game
promptly at s p. IN.
Immediately after the games
there will be practice for the mer-
chants team that is to play
Friday.
After the big contest Tuesday
there will be "a game between Har-
old Boarman's ack.Raboltts and
Earl Clark's GraSS-Hoppers, After
the game there will be practice for
the letter carriers team.
Norvin Yates Money-Men have
challenged Leo BOdrmdn's EncyclO-
peGlanS for game next week and
Joe QuInn'S PIanet.PounderS will
play the winners,
Already there is talk of a team
being organized TO play the mer.
chants, consisting of players from
Hunnewell, lndlln Creek. HaSsard
and Ely. In the near future an in
terestInG hand bail game will be
pulled off at the NJ C. "A. A. Gym
between Joe Dunn and Homer
GoSney on one SIDE and Mr.. Bale y
Proctor and partner on the other
for the championship of the West
ern Hemisphere
Everybody is joining the NJ. C. A
A Among the latest applicants for
membership is an up-to date young
business man from Hunnewell and
an athelete from Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Birthday Dinner

Mrs Samantha Orr served six
o'clock dinner last Saturday in honor
of the birthday Of her daughter,
Miss Aleen, and her chum, Miss
Blanche Jarman. The guests were
Misses Daphne Crawford, Alpha
Elzea. Frances Rouse and Lenora
Bristow. These two girls have been
celebrating their BIRTHDAYS together
for several years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Accident

Charles Brooks, son of Mrs. Anna
BROOKS Of near Ely met with rather
a peculiar as well as painful acci-
dent Sunday moruinG, He had an
AK over his shoulder and on pass
Ing under a clothes line the AK In
Some manner hung on the line and
hs he turue to sce wha, had hap
Hrny1 the ~ fell, cuttlnl a cash IN
tbs head Dr Southern was called
and dressed The wound 1t tcQMred
srNeTl, stitches To close tn" wound
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Oreanized "Rook" Club

Eight young ladies met at the
home of Miss Gladys Clark, Friday
evening and organized "RoOk"
Club instead of a Society Climb as
it was at first intended to be called.
After enjoying several games of
rook the hostess served a delicious
two course luncheon. The follow
ing are the members; Misses Gladys
Clark, Evelyn Jackson, Helen Dres-
cher, Lucille Moss. Sarah Paul
Thompson, jamie Guilford, Helen
Delaney and Winifred Vaughn.
Misses Charlesa Elzea, Mary ,Bristow
Dorothy Bixler and Mary Bottorff
were visitors.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Doctors Take Medicine

Friday evening the Counter jump
ers took the Pill Peddlers through a
awful trimming. Score l6 TO 3. The
loud lat ored breathing of both sides
could be heard for blocks. Mont.
fomery starred for the Merchants,
displaying an unexpected amount
of pep that baffeled the Doctors
well meant efforts towards pitching
goals Line up
Ivan Yates Forward DR. Srobee
Jamie Proctor Forward Mally
Tom VanMarter Center Pipkin
Hunter Anderson Guard Nolen
Alexis Montgomery Guard Martin
Referee Vic DreSCher
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Michael Landers.

This city was saddened Monday
morning when the news was spread
Of the death of Michael LanderS,
Although he has been in poor health
tor some time it was not generally
known that his death was so near
at hand For two years he has
suffered with a complication of dis
eases In September he went to
Excelsior Spring for the benefit Of
his health. After remaining at
that place for three weeks he re-
turned to his home in this city. not
much benefited. Since that time
he has gradually grown weaker and
for several months has been CON
fined to his bed.
Michael Landers, son of Mr. aud
Mrs. Patrick Landers, was born
February Is, 1916, at Waterford
County, Ireland When six years
of age, with his parents he moved
to New York. When twenty.One
years Of age he moved to Missouri
settling on a farm near PALMYRA.
On February Ia. 1877, he was
married to Miss Laura Windsor OF
Palmyra. To this union were born
three children, two daughters, Mrs
Node Green and Miss Nell LanderS
both Of this city, and one son George
of Cen,ersville. Iowa. All survly-
ing. He came to Monroe City IN
1879 and for II years has conduct
ed a Coal & Feed store. His iaueh-
ter, Miss Nell, having had charge Of
the store during her fathers illness
Although not a member of any
cnurch he attended the Methods
Church and at this Church he will
be greatly missed as he was always
in attendance until his last illness,
and contributed liberally to its
cause,
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday morning at 1890 O'Clock at
the Methodist Church. Kew BOlen
will have charge of the services,
Besides the widow and children
he leaves four grandchildren and a
host of friends to mourn his loss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

George Anderson passed away at
his home near Rensselaer,, after an
illness OF two years duration. heart
trouble being the cause of his death.
He was confined to his bed only one
week prior to his death.
Mr.. Anderson was born at Mays
vile, Kentucky, July |, 1856, died
Saturday, Jan l3, 1917. at the are
of 60 years. 6 months and II days.
In his infancy with his parents he
came to this city, where he resided
until about ten years ago. when he
moved TO Rensselaer, where he died
On December "a. 1879. he was
married to Miss Annie L. Pende-
ton. Eight children being born to
this union. seven of whom survive,
namely; Mrs. Josie Rife, 0akwood;
Marion E Anderson, Hannibal; Mrs.
Lula Philips. Madison, ILL.,, Mrs
Alma Bissineer, Rensselaer, and
Irene, Mana and George Anderson
at home.
. When a resident of this city MIR.
Anderson was held in the highest
esteem by all his fellow citizens
and was a man whose word was as
good as gold. Prior to his death he
told his son that he wanted him to
follow in his foot steps and to al
ways make his word as good as
gold. The deceased lived an up
right life and lust before his death
he made his peace with his Savior.
The remains were brought to this
city Sunday afternoon and taken
TO the home of his brother, j. b
Anderson.
Beside the widow and children
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

Miss Maude Scott was hostess to
six of her girl friends at a lIue par
ty and bunkine party at the home
of her sister. Mrs. w. W TAFT, Sat
urday evening
After spending the evening at
the picture show they returned to
the TAFT home where games were
INDUCED in, followed by delicious
refreshments 1t is needless to say
that the evening was an enjoyable
one. The following were present
Misses Margaret Smith, Cornelia
Tulev. Lucille Wright, Lucille Gran
dali, Jessie Shank and Miss Lola
EddingS of Hannibal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

The remains of Jas. NJ. Johnson.
an old and prominent citizen of
Palmyra. who died at his home in
that city Thursday afternoon, were
brought here Saturday and inter
ment took place in De Moss ceme-
tery.
He was SO years of age and his
death came only after an illness of
long duration. He is survived by
his wife who was to accompany the
remains here for burial.
The funeral service was held at
the First Christian Church in Pal
myra after which the remains we're
brought here for burial.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Announcement.

We take this opportunity of an
nounc ng to our many friends our
improved facilities for handling our
growing business for the coming
year We started this drug store
three years aeO-new and without
a single customer, and with pride
in our achievement and heartfelt
thanks to our loyal friends who
have made this result possible we
claim now to conduct the leading
drug store in this part OF the state,
Our business has been conducted
on the basis of courteous and fair
treatment of our customers and
quality goods at the right prices
We announce with pride the acqui-
sitiun to our force Of Mr. Geo w.
Tompkins, known all over this vi
cinity as the most competent and
careful pharmacist in Monroe City.
And with the able assistance of
Mr.. Frank j Grimm, we now have
the best prescription department
that can possibly be given to the
people Of Monroe City and surround
ing country, We appreciate your
business and if one hundred cents
worth of good, clean merchandise
for every dollar you spend merit
your patronage start the year right
and trade at the-up-to date phar-
macy. Don't hesitate to call US up
for a favor or when in need OF any
thing in the drug line. We give
your phone calls and mail orders
our prompt and careful attention.
WOODSON & JACKSON
Hotel Block. First door south Ciiisens bah
Bell Phone 326 +. & N. IL
We RUN An uP-yo-oATR pAuo srsK'
ueeAusR We KNOW NOW.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

Probably the largest claim ever
paid a Monroe Countian by rail-
road for damage done meadow by
fire was that Mrs. Jasper McClintic
of near Monroe City received from
the NJ. X. & T. Railroad Saturday.
Two claim agents for the railroad
settled with Mrs. McCllntic's Attor-
ney, R. B. Meriwether, with a check
for $l,500 for l20 acres of meadow
and about go tons Of hay that were
destroy ed by fire last August. APP
peal
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Gone To Illinois

Mr. and Mrs Geo, W. Harrison
and daughter Mrs Alice SmallwOod
and son lett yesterday for their new
home at Frederick H.. Mr. Harri-
son has been emoloyei at Wade 4
Dawson'S Hardware Store for the
past several wears and has made
many friends here We regret very
much to lose this family and extend
best wishes to them in their new
home
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
A SPECIAL NOTICE
TAKE WARNING!

If you need any Fencing this
spring you had better give me your
order now. American Field and
Poultry Fence is a very scarce COM
modify and hard to get at any price.
! do not know when | will be able
to get another car. Give me your
order now and get the fence when
you get ready for it. My price is
8 points lower than the present
market price.
Yours truly.
A. JAEGER, JR.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
NUMBER Alb
P +. 0 Meets

The P. F. O'S held their regular
meeting at the home Of Mrs SB.
lmehof SATURDAY afternoon. Miss
Eira Vaughn was lender for the
hitarnoon and conducted an inter-
"S'ine program FoiIowlnn the
program a delicious salad course
was served
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

j. H. Candy of Huntington, was
in town Monday and paid the DEM
ocrat a pleasant visit. Although
in bis 18th year Mr.. Candy has
the appearance and actions of man
fully twenty years younger. He
rents most Of his farm but a day
never passes without seeing him at
work and doing a full mans share.
He had in 60 acres of corn this
year which he states averaged IS
bushels to the acre.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Gov. Major Paroles 1873.

Gov Elliott Major, in his last day
in the executive office. pardoned
1873 inmates of the State peniten-
tlary. OF these 81 were outright
pardons to first termers," 20 were
paroles recommended by the board
of pardons and paroles, and five
we're sick" paroles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Preachers Challenge Merchants

Between the halves of the Doctor
Merchants game, Rev Gott the re-
nowned center of the ministers
challenged the winners for game
to be playrd next Friday evening.
After the game the merchants
promptly accepted the challenge,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Had TonsilS Removed

Miss Clara Graham, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. r. " Graham had her
tonsils and adenoids removed Friday
afternoon. DrS. Southern and Tur-
ner were the attending physicians.
Clara is doing nicely and will be
able to be out in a few days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
En.agemcnf Announced

Inc engagement 0, MIR Perry
Hays ol tins city aud MISS nulde
Sullivan of near Perry wd> m
aplnc-d at the Catholic Church
Monday muroine Tne happy went
wriI lHkru place IN about tire, @onks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Improving

Mr. AMI Mrs. Tate who were VIC
TINS Of the auto accident which
occurred in Palmyra, about one
week ago, are both improving aad
their Attending physician thinks
they viii both recover.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Will Entertain Class

Mrs. W. j. Rouse, will be hostess
TO the members of her Sunday
School Class at her home next Sat
urday afternoon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
MIAIhER FOREEAS ,

The United States Weathc, ore e
cast by Wireless. given by Bert
Emerson at Noon on Pres, Day.
Possibly SNOW AMI not SO cold.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16
Press Association Meets.

The Missouri Press Association
held a meeting at The Planters
Hotel in St. Louis last FRIDAY.
About $50 members were present.
The meeting was for the purpose
getting paper at reduction. The
Graham Paper Co, of St Louis
made a proposition which would
have reduced the present price of
newsprint about $50 on the ton, but
for certain reasons this offer was
turned down. A motion to request
the Acknowledgement to investigate
the high cost of print paper was
carried. Miss Anna NOlen. Editor
of the News. was one of those
present
Mr. ahd Mrs. Geo SchntrinG of
Atlantic City Iowa after a two week
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs j. R
Hawkins, left Saturday for Bushnell
H.. to visit her mother before re-
turning home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-16

About fifteen or twenty overcoats
that we would rather sell at a dis
count than carry over.
Hanly & Green
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-11-16
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administration upon the estate of
Thurman C. Dockins, deceased have
been granted to the undersigned by
the clerk Of the Probate Court of Cape
Girardeau county, Missouri, in vaca-
ton, bearing the date of the third day
Of September, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to NE for allowance within six
months from the date of said letters
or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate, and if sail
claims be not exhibited within onc
years from date Of the publication OF
his notice they will be forever bar
red.
Hattie Doclsins, Administrators,
(SeaD W. c. HAYS,
Clerk of the Probate Court