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The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
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 We have been lucky so far. Vse have just had oool weather and no frosts.
 MT Roy has just completed a fire place for Mr. j. w. Blinkensopp.
 Mrs. c. F. StockI came nome rron. Little Rock Friday. She is staying at Dr. Lee Tippit's at present.
 Mir. Nelson and MT. Stockl eame out from Little Rock Sunday morning and returned Sunday evening
 Misses Lucille Jenkins and Grace Holbrook are on the sick list this week.
 Miss Paralee Tippit came home Sat urday from Thornburg, where she has been teaching. She returned Sun- day evening.
 Miss Margaret Beardsley spent Sun day night at the Underwood home.
 Miss Eve Beardsley and Mrs. Roy rode horseback to Bigelow Saturday.
 Mrs. Holbrook and Miss Eve Boards ley went to Maumelle Sunday even ing.
 Mrs. J. E. Aznoe was caller at the Reding home Sunday evening.
 Miss Charlotte Underwood was a caller at the Holbrook home Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. Ghas. Esbach were callers at the Holbrook home Sun day.
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 Most everybody is picking cotton and making sorghum now
 Private Buck Wall was a Saturday night and Sunday afternon visitor at Mrs. Burton's.
 Miss Edna Garrett was a dinner guest of Miss Pearlie Burton Sunday
 Sergeant Autrey Garrett visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir Rankin and Mr. Vulgicin of Camp Pike and the. two Misses liar bours visited Pearlie Burton Sunday afternoon.
 Milton Burton visited home folks Thursday. He is working in North Little Rock.
 Arley Garrett has gone to McRae t9 work
 Miss Jewel and veima Tolbert wis tied Edna Garrett Saturday evening.
 Mrs Sunderman spent Sunday with Mrs. Garrett.
 School will start at Central October 28 Mrs Darby will teach again
 The Sunday School at the Brush Afbof IS progressing nicely.
 We have prayer meeting Saturday night, Sunday school Sunday morning and preaching Sunday night.
 MT. Adams has moved to MT. Wade's place
 Roy and Ada Smith have returned to their home in North Little Rock, after spending week with MT. and Mrs. Robertson. Privates Rankin and Yulkisin cali- ed on the Misses Harbour Sunday
 Mrs. Floyd Heffington visited Mir. and Mrs. Bolin last week.
 Sergeant Autrey Garrett attended Sunday school Sunday morning.
 The Roberts boys of Landmark were in our vicinity Sunday. Pearlie
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 Health is not very good in this com munity. Bad colds and chills are mostly all the ailments nowadays.
 MT Walter Kyzer. recently of this pIace, is on the other side of he pond by now.
 MT Herman Haynie and also MT Ed Cook, recently of this place, are 1t Fort screven, Georgia.
 Miss Rowena Kyzer and Miss Gal he pobbins were guests of Misses Et- ta and Opal Haynie Sunday
 Some few people in this community are killing hogs.
 Mir Henry Thomas and wife of the Renlount Station were Saturday night guests of MT. C. W. Thomas.
 MT. B. B. Wall was in this commun- ity Saturday evening. Guess he was on his way to Nubbin Ridge as usual.
 Mir. Brodie Box visited the Re mount Station Saturday.
 Mr. Roy Briley, who was well known in this community. has arrived across the Pond o. K, we hear.
 Etta and Opal Haynie returped home last week after spending a few days in North Little Rock
 Ingram Haynie spent Friday nighf with R. T. Haynie and family of Cato.
 Wake up. Barron School House. Don't pick so much cotton and wsfte to The Pulaskian and also you, Zion Hill and Mt Carmel
 There has been some cotton pick ing in this community the past week. MT. c. W. Thomas made a trip to the Remount Station Saturday.
 MT. c. Kyzer and MT. Frank Kyzer have been making molasses for some time
 Our dipping vat was real cool Fri day for our cows to be dipped in.
 Miss Evie Davenport was a caller at Miss Annie Box's Sunday.
 Mrs Hoard spent Monday n.ght with Mrs. C. w. Thomas.
 Mir Bill Merritt of Wagon Company
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
ALL OVER THE COUNTY

 No. 1 escorted Miss Annie Box and MISS Evie Davenport Sunday to Da. wis Chapel.
 MT Barney Bobbitt visited the Nuio- oln Ridge Sunday School at the Brush Arbor Sunday morning and reported a nice time. Go again, Barney! MISS Callie Dobbins, Miss Bessie Davis and Miss Etta and Opal Hay nle ealed on Miss Rowena Kyzer Sun. day.
 The baptizing will be on the Cy- press Branch the first Monday after the second Sunday in October, so everybody come and see MT. Floyd Ad. kins baptized.
 Naughty Rumble Bee.
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 Miss Louise Clark was the guest of her friend, Miss Ursa Short.
 Miss Lillia Carson and Miss Helcn Smith were guests of Miss Ethel and Floy Hogan Sunday afternoon.
 MT. Fred Hogan of Camp Pike wis ited home at Cato Sunday
 MT. Virgil Dawson of Camp Pike visited his wife at Cato Sunday.
 MT. Oscar Zaloudek, MT Orbra Bow CTS and Private Trude were guests of Ethel and May Hanks Saturday evening.
 Miss Margie Hanks was the guest of Miss Stella Black Sunday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs. w. spann of North Little Rock were guests of NIT. and Mrs. Proctor Sunday.
 Miss Clara Clark was the guest of Miss May Hanks Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Ethel Hanks was the guest oi Miss Olga Proctor Sunday afternoon.
 MT and Mrs. Clark were guests of MT. and Mrs. D. Clements Sunday.
 The Red Cross Knitting Club mot Wednesday, having completed 14 pairs of socks and six sweaters for the soldier boys.
 Miss May Hanks was the guest of Miss Clara Clark Sunday evening.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
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 Dr. c. K. and Mrs. Mason are spend- ing few days at Memphis, Tenn.
 Mrs. J. M. Dixon is sick at this writing.
 MT. and Mrs. Dulin and children spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Boone.
 Mrs. A. 0. Hing and children spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Henry Cloas.
 Every one is glad to know MT. P5e is able to be out riding in his car af ter a month of serious illness.
 Miss Irene McClain is attending Draughon's Business College.
 Quite good many old soldiers from the Home have gone to Oklahoma to the Reunion.
 We are glad to know that after a long delay that the road is at last being worked between Sweet Home and Little Rock. We hope the good work will keep on until we have I good road once more
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
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 Most everyone is busy here gather ing their crops. Some of the men are working at Camp Pike.
 MT Mckay and family and Miss Mary Hefflin motored to Star City last Saturday to visit Mrs. McVay and Miss Hefains mother Miss Heffin will stay for a month or two.
 w. T. Paul has sold his farm and will move to the city.
 Miss Florence Jackson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ison, of Oakland, who is very i'll at present
 Miss Jewel Wirt is going to school in North Little Rock
 Mir and Mrs M. Mitchell and NIT. and Mrs. W. Mitchell motored to Lis- tie Rock Saturday afternoon.
 Virginia Bryant returned home last Saturday, after a months stay in Lit tie Rock.
 MT. G. E. Wirt and family motored to North Little Rock Saturday after noon.
 Mr. Whitfield of Tip Top is cutting hay for A. P Bryant.
 Mir. Joe Phillips and family motored to Olmstead Sunday.
 Miss Pearl Toney and brother, Her schel, of Olmstead and Virginia Bry- ant spent Wednesday night with rela- tiyes and friends of Levy.
 Mrs. Wirt and sons, Eugene and Cedrick, spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Phillip.
 Mir and Mrs. Lewis Phillips baby girl fell last Friday morning and broke two teeth out.
 Mrs. Misenheimer went to Cato Sar- urday afternoon.
 Mrs. Bryant and children motore to Levy Sunday afternoon ana were the guests of Mesdames and Miss Jones.
 Mrs. Mergenscrier and daughter Miss Tillie, and Mrs. Snyder Of Levy were the guests of Mrs. Wirt Sunday
 MT. Jones and son, Kermit, went to Olmstead Sunday.
 MT. Lexe Ball of Gravel Ridge is boarding with Mrs. Misenheimer and working at Camp Pike.
 MT and Mrs. Wirt and sons motor ed to Cato Monday night.
 Kermit Jones spent a social hour with Carl Lee and Woodrow Bryant Tuesday.
 William and Luther Jackson and Paul Bryant spent Sunday with VII liam Isom.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harrison Holland and baby of Gravel Ridge spent last Sun day with Mrs. Hollands parents, Judge and Mrs. Goss.
 Mrs. Goss spent social hour with Mrs. Wirt Tuesday morning.
 Mrs. Box and daughter, Miss Can nie, spent Sunday night with Mrs Rox's brother, Mr Davenport or Levy
 MT. Heuce has returned to Olm stead after a two months stay with her brother, MT. Jones. Slim Jim.
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 School began September Is with n enrolment of 34 That number is about one-half the number of pupils in the district of school age, but many of them had no books, some thought it more patriotic to gather crops than to go to school, but by October first We expect to have a full attendane.
 For pass time we Roland folks pick cotton, gather corn, and occasionally go squirrel hunting.
 The gin is ready for business and the farmers may have their cotton ginned at home.
 September 19, to Mr and Mrs. c. c. Oury, a pair of twins. Moth CT and babies doing fine, but father in ! very criticol condition.
 Sunday school has been reviewed it Rowland. Sunday schooi every 5un-
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
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C se WEST JACKSONVILLE. :: .n"s.. .. .. z. z. .' z: < 2. !. +. z. s. Idttle Alfonso Wrenisky spent last roak with Bane Corder.
 Mrs. J. A. Lamb, Mrs. Harvey Lamb, Mrs. E. F. Sweeney and Joe arook went to Camp Pike Sunday to see Harvey Lamb.
 Mrs. Ben Newell and father visited roIatiyes of this vicinity Sunday.
 People have begun to make mo- lasses this week.
 Mr. L. H, Lamb has purchased a Ford car.
 MT and Mrs. Ed Skinner visited home folks Sunday.
 Pete Corder of Camp Pike visited his mother Saturday night and Sun day.
 Earle Williford of Camp Pike calle1 on his sister, Mrs. John Wade. Sur day morning.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas County of PulaslSi--ss. In the Pulaski Circuit Court. Viola McAlpine, Plaintiff,
 vS. Bettie Sanders ct al. Defendants. The defendants. Tom Sanders. Co., lumbus Sanders. William Sanders. Ern- lime Yancey, Hattie Shepherd IciIliuS Butler William Butler and Clarence Butler, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. yfoia MeAlpine
 September II, 1918
 J. S. MALONI1Y, Clerk By H. s. NIXON. D. c.
 Carmichael & Brooks. for Plaintiff 20-27-4-11.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County
 of Pulaski-ss. Tn the Pulaski Chancery Court. H. W. Beadle Et Al, Plaintiff,
 vs. No. 23186. l., A. Gibson and Gertrude Gibson, De fendants.
 The defendants L.. A Gibson and Gertrude Gibson, are warned to ap pear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the kins.
 September II, 1918.
 W. s. BOONE, Clerk. By r. NJ. OLIVER, D. c. Earl D. Kidder, Attorney ad LdteN. l3-20-27-4
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WARNING oRnER

WARNING ORDER. State of Arkansas, County
 of Pulaski-ss. In the Pulaski Chaneery Court. Martha Kitchens. Plaintiff,
 No. 23230. Henry c. Kitchens, Defendant The defendant, Henry c. Kitchens k warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Martha Kitcnens September 19, 191S
 ". s. BOONE, cIerk. J. A. GIBSON, D c. A. c. Martin, Solicitor for Plaintiff. H. J. Burney, Attorney Ad Litem 27-4-11-1S
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WARMING 0RnEn

State of Arkansas. County of Pulaski--ss. In the Pulaski Chancery Court. F. D. Jones, Plaintiff,
 ys. Mo- 23218. Annie Jones, Defendant The defendant, Annie Jones, is warn- ed to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff F. D. Jones. September IS. 1918.
 W. $. BOONE, Clerk. J. A. GIBSON. D. c. W. D. Swain. Solicitor for Plaintiff Fred A. Snodgress, Attorney ad Ii tenn.
 20-27-4-11
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
Legal Notices
WARNING oRnER.

 State of Arkansas, County of PulaSki--SS. In the Pulaski Chancery Court. James Woods Plaintiff,
 vs. No. 23241. Lena Woods, Defendant. The defendant, Lena Woods is warn ed to appear in this court within thir- ty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff, James Woods September 20, 1918.
 W. s. BOONE, Clerk. F. M. OLIVER. D c W. C. Adamson. Solicitor for Plafn- tiff
 J. P. Kerby, Attorney ad Litem. 27-4-11-1S.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
$25 REWARD.

For information leading to the re- covery of two mare mules, aged. one and two past; color brown mixed with bay. Youngest little darkest. little On drop rump make oldest. little leggy. dark streak on shoulders and back; had bell on when last seen. Give dc- scription if found. 4. B. Holland, Alexander 4 rlz <. F:
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County
 of Pulaski-ss. In the Pulaski Chancery Court. Maud Riggs, Plaintiff,
 ys. No. 23219 William Riggs, Defendant.
 The defendant. William Riggs, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff Maud Riggs.
 September IS, 1918.
 By F. M. OLIVER. D. c.
 J. A. GIBSON, D. C.
 ". D. Swain, Solicitor for Plaintiff. Fred A. Snodgress, Attorney ad Li- tenn. 20-27-4-11.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27

LITTLE BONE BERKSHIRE MALE FOR SERvlCE-Weighed when IS months old and Tat TOO lbs. In fine condition now for service and weighs $50 lbs. Fee s5. Amos F. Black, Mt. Moriah School, Roland. Star Route.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27

LoST-One half-grown pure white kitten answering to the name of "Quennie. Reward. Call Phone ". 521.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27

FOR SALE-Eigty-two acre farm, with apple and peach orchard which should yield $500 year. Residence and three rent houses on place. Black smith tools, farming tools and imp:e- ment; one mile from Wye, in Pulaski county. Price $2,500. Will take $1.- 900 in Liberty Bonds and stamps. DIR. LEE TIPPITT Will rent or sell.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
WAGON AND TEAM FOR sALE-

WAGON AND TEAM FOR SALE Paint not worn off the wagon, mare ten years old. horse Cher colt) seven years old. each will weigh between 900 and 1000 lbs No truer pulling team. Price s25o. G. T. Garrett, Slsy Route, Roland.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-27
THURSTON & WASEM, Proprietors All Work Guaranteed
 Phone Main SJ65 ENTERPRISE HAT. co. 112 West Saann1 Sx

Peoples Bank Bldg. LITTLE ROCK We manufacture soft and stiff Hats. Soft or stiff, straw or Panama hats cleaned. blocked and retrimmed.
 No acids used on Panamas.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
PRESIDENTS SHIP NEARS
FRANCE SHoRE-.pUE FRIDAY

BREST. FRANCE. Dec. 12-When
the George Washington last wire
.lessed last night. she was 600 miles
from shore. She was making only
sixteen knots an hour. owing to heavy
seas. but expects to arrive on sched.
ule Friday afternoon.
A mixed Franco-American delega-
tion will board the steamer to ex-
change greetings. The steamer will
proceed down the lane between a
.double line OF French and American
4waIships. then anchor at the head Of
the column while the warships pass
in review.
When the president comes ashore
he will be greeted by socialist lead
ers and members of the chamber OF
deputies He will then drive to the
station and entrain for Paris. Amer.
ican soldiers and company OF
poilus as guard of honor. will line
the route to the station.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
NO QUARANTINE ON IN DELTA
FOR COUNTRY PEOPLE
SAYS HEALTH BOARD

The following official statement has
been issued by the city health bo I'D:
Country people may come to town,
do their trading in their usual way
There seems to be a misunder
standing about country people coming
to town and doing their trading on
account of the Flu" ban.
This is false impression. Come
do your trading in your usual way
You are allowed to come to town
whenever you wish.
THE Library will open about Mon
day.
"Dressmakers may go to homes,
and music pupils may take their les
sons, provided they get permit from
the mayor.
'As a matter of protection to your
self wear a mask when entering busi-
ness houses.
by Order of Committee,
BOARD OF HEALTH,
BUSINESS MEN
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
PARRlsH-DUcRAY WRESTLING
BOUT POSTPONED AT t1th HOUR

The Parrish-DuCray wrestling match
scheduled to have taken place at
Grand Junction last evening for the
state championship was postponed at
the 11th hour upon the advise of Du-
Cray's physician, who had pronounc-
ed the champion victim of influenza
couple of days ago. 1t is said Mr..
DuCray had been under the weather"
for several days, but he persisted un-
til the very last upon going to the
mat
One of the largest crowds. accord
ing to a report coming to the Inde-
pendent early this morning had as
sembled at the auditorium to witness
the match So persistent was Du-
Cray entering the game. that only
an absolute mo- from his physician
kept the champion to his home.
Mr.. Parrish stated to the audience
that he did not care to take any ad-
vantage of the champion, and that he
would much rather wait until such
a time as Mr.. DuCray was again in
perfect health to decide the cham
pion affair He said it would be no
honor to him. neither would it be
fair to Mr. DuCray to stage the match
under the circumstances 1.
Parrish took on George DuCray.
Roe Lyons. Grand Junction defenders
in the game. and also Homer Neal of
Olathe. This event only lasted 90
minutes for the entire opponents of
the big Olathean.
Those who gathered to see the big
match were given back their money
and the match called off for the
present.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
ERNEST BLAIR AND WIFE
DIE WITHIN TWO DAYS

Guy M. Blair received two message
of sorrow this week. the first an
nouncing the death of his sister IN
law, Mrs. Ernest Blair. at Ogd n.
Utah, on the 10th, and stating that
her husand was not expected to live.
A second wire was received yester-
day stating that Guys brother Ernest
had also passed away, death coming
December IL. Both were victims OF
Influenza.
Ernest Blair is well known IN Delta
cornty, having resided here with his
parents number of years. He left
rere about eight years ago and be-
C. me manager Of the Gem State Lum-
ber company at Pocatello. Idaho. II
was at this place that he met anc
uarrieG his wife. Later he was
transferred to Ogden where he re-
manned until his death. He was S3
ycarr OF age.
To the bereaved brother in Delta, AS
val as to the other members - the
family we would express our sincere
sorrow.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
SEVERAL OF QUA eovs IN
ARMY OF OCCUPATION

What would you give to be with n
bunch OF our boys who are seeing the
realization OF their hopes in occupy.
ing land along that dear Rhine?"
The first army OF occupation. in
cluding the s9th and Goth division ahd
two National guard units. take many
Delta county boys. A complete list
Is not obtainable at this time. but in
the number are the following: Luke
Meyer. Dick Raber. Charles tCbuck)
Adams. John Hazle,r. Tom Laydcn.
Percy Carton and Harry White. II
will he noted that the last two boys
were wounded and are In hospitals.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
QUARANTINE RAISED ON sToRK
MAY NOW MAKE VISITS

The quarantine has been lifted and
DR.. Stor4r made several important
calls within the past few days. AS
a result we have to report the follow
ing arrivals:
BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Beach, Monday, December 9, daugh-
ter
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Hallock, on Garnet mesa, was made
happy by the advent of a baby boy
on Monday. December g.
On Thursday, December 3, to Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Mealey, on Califor-
mia mesa. a son was born.
On Thursday. December IL, to Mr..
and Mrs Claude NJ. Campbell, on
Main street, a daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hiltman, on
California mesa, a boy. on December
11th.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
LOOKS LIKE EBERT STANDS
ACE HIGH IN PRUSSlh A

COPENHAGEN Dec 12.-The
is reported to have sworn allegiance
to Ebert's government Apparently
this places Ebert in strong position
there.
Cologne now reports that the allies
will patrol Berlin.
Thousands of women are facing
starvation through the loss OF their
war;. Jobs. adding TO Rolshcvik perils
III, Gefmany. 1t Is estimated that
therc are over 100000 illec'timate
war babies In Germany. Tho direc.
tors of the Krupp works asked their
employees to suggest what peace
products the works should manufac.
ture.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
CHARLES NARROW MEETS
WITH PAINFUL ACCIDENT

While working on the wrecking
train unloading ties near Chipeta
switch yesterday afternoon. Charles
Marlow suffered an accident which
will probably cost him the loss OF
two fingers. as well as much physical
pain.
Mr. NARROW was working with the
gears when sudden lurch of the
Ear threw him against the crane
catching the two fingers. One was
completely severed and another badly
cut -
He was brought to Delta for sur
gical attentions
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
srNNroR KELLOGG ACCUSES
moAooo TRYING DOUBLE CROSS

WASHINGTON. Dec, Ex-senator
Kellogg declared that McAdoo is try
Nay to put over" the government
Ownership of the railroads despite
opposition by the people " That'
Kellogg declared. "is the meaning oi
.NcAdoo's request to congress hst
niyht for > five year extension Oh
government control. in order to give
II a fair trial" McAdoo said tmt the
president approved OF the action. ana
X Ke,logg observed This Is remark
able. coming so soon after tho brest-
dent told congress that he had no
plan tar solution OF the railroad
problem"
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
N.Y. WOODS DIES AT MONT
ROSE LAST WEEK

NJ Y. Woods. well known in ouray.
Montrose and Delta counties. died at
his home at Montrose on Thursday,
December 5. at the age OF 6s years.
and was buried there.
Mr.. Woods was a pioneer OF the
state OF Colorado. coming by wagon
from Eastern Kansas In the early
7O's and locating at Ouray. Later he
removed to- Montrose where he en-,
Gagged I'm the newspaper busincss' Tor
several years. He was one of the
pioneer newspaper men in the state.
At the time OF his demise he lived
on 4 ranch on the Horsc1y above
Montrose He ia an uncle OF v. C.
Bridges OF this city.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
ANOTHER FINE DELTA LAD
is WOUNDED IN BATTLE

Mrs. NJ. l.. Coutts received a mes
sage Wednesday stating that her son
Percy Garten was seriously wounded
In battle November s. The announce.
ment came as great surprise. like
many other such messages. since the
war had practically closed Mt that
time.
We unite in sincere hope that the
little fellow OF whom we were for
years personally very fond. may he
comfortable ut this time and will
come home to us again before many
weeks.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
MISS ADA cowoREY. FORMER
DELTA GIRL. IN HONOLULU

Miss Ada Cowdrey. well known Del
tn girl. a daughter OF Mrs. Sam Park.
is now engaged in teaching in the
Hawaiian islands. and has wrttteh
a letter so full of heart interest that
the Long Beach Telegram has pub
iished It in full. The letter Will appear
In one OF the early issues of thu Ind
ependent
Miss Cowdrey is a girl OF unsnal
ability who spent five years as a stud
ent In the Delta schools. She taught
school in Long Beach three years
previous to going to the islands In
Septemer.
The Delta independent., 1918-12-13
REPORTED Ex-kAISER TRIED
TO COMMIT SUICIDE

COPENHAGEN. Dec. l0.-The Liep-
siger Tageblatt declares that the ex-
kaiser made desperate unsuccessful
attempt to suicide. The newspaper
says it obtained its Information from
a staff officer who was himself wound
ed in frustrating Wilhelm's attempt.
The officer said that Wilhelm was
much depressed.
Another report says that the eN-
kaiser is debating his autobiography
which he intends to use in his de-
fenso il he is brought to trial.