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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
LAST OF WAR
RALLIES HELD

The last of a series of war rallies;
held in various schools under the
auspices of the Bridgeport War Blu
reau, was held last evening at the
Howe school in Clinton avenue. Judge
John s. Pullman of this city was the
principal speaker at the meeting and
gave a most inspiring patriotic talk.
John J.Walsh Of Norwalk, also gave
a short talk and took exception to the
criticism made against the President
and his advisors and told why it
should be eliminated.
AS was the feature Of other patri-
otfc rallies under the direction of the
War Bureau, Liberty chorus rem
d9fed pleasing musical program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
DIED

HUTH.-In this city Wednesday, Mar.
20, 1918, at her home No. 2O7 Bar
mum avenue. Lucy E. Sackett, wild
ow of Charles Louis HUH, aged 81
years, months, 20 days.
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GRUADIAN.-In Norwalk, Ct, March
10, 1918, Phebe NJ. daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. George Keller Of
Ridgefeld, Ct, and widow of the
late Samuel Grammar of Bridge
port, CT.
Services from St. Stephens Epis-
copal church, Ridgefield, Ct, March
81, 1918 at 2:30 o'clock, p. m.
-Interment at Ridgefield, Ct.
APP
DOHERTY-In this city, March 10,
1918, John Doherty.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, II
Armstrong Place on Friday. March
20 at $3.50 a. m, and from st.
Charles Church at 9 a. m.
Intermcnt, st. MichaePs cemetery.
Automobile cortege. 20 b"
DAVIS-In this city, Tuesday, March
10, 1918, Bessie R., wife OF George
e. Davis.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence
524 Brooks street, on Thursday
March 81, at $3.50 p. m,
Interment at LAkeview cemetery
Automobile cortege. "a
AEcGURN-In this city, March 10,
1918, Daniel McGurn, aged At yrs
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence. No
144 Cedar street on Friday, March
20, at $3.50 a. M, and from st
Mary's church, at 9 a. m.
-Interment in st. Micnaefs GEM
etsry.
Automobile cortege. S20b'
HARvEY.-In this city, March IS
1918 William ]. Harvey, aged q
years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No
Al Clinton avenue, on Thursday
March Fl, at $3.50 a. m. and from
ct. Peters church. at 9 a. m.
-Internent at st. Michaels' GENE
terry.
Automobile cortege. a
tBOHAN-In this city, March 10, 1918
Ann, widow of Lawrence Bohan.
Friends are invited the funera
at her late residence, No. 274 Broat
street, on Friday, March %. at S:3
a. m. and from Sacred Heart churcl
at Q a. m, with solemn high mass.
-Intarnent at st. Michael's GENE
terry. ~ D.
BARRETT-In this city, Monday
March IS, 1918, Josephine A. Bar
rett, aged 25 years, 7 months.
Friends may view the remain
at the residence of her aunt, Mrs
Guy B. Trowbridge, No. 1406 Mai
street. Tuesday and Wednesday.
solemn high mass of requiem wi
be offered for the repose of he
soul at ST. Bridget's church, Sha
ron, Conn, on Thursday morning
March 21st, at $50.
Burial in st. Bridget's GENE
terry. b.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

Attorney Samuel c. Shaw address
ed a meeting of the Bridgeport Equal
Franchise League last evening at The
Stratfield, taking for his subject
State Government" He gave
very interesting summary of the
work of the General Assembly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Fittings for
modern bathroom

Medicine cabinet with room to hold
practically all home remedies and lit
tie toilet comforts-$3.50
Glass rods for towels and wash
cloths, insure real cleanliness-1S and
"a inches long, 1-2 or ga inch in diam
eter-45c.
Combination holders for tumb1er
and tooth brush-45c.
Soap dishes for use in bath tub
45c.
Tumbler ho1ders-25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

Some of our best taors folks who know how to make
finest of suits and coats, have wisely decided to make
special ones for women Of full figure.
They realized that such desired good style,
They appreciated that such wished models the
same general lines clothes for slender But
they knew required special planning to produce those
clothes.
This special planning they have done. The styles
they have produced right in tune with the prevailing
fashions Of the Spring. Yet they adapted to full fig
mes; give fufgued comfort and stylish grace
FIJI appearance.
Little would be gained by trying to tell of these
good coats and suits in detail Much may be learned Of
their splendid fit and their good appearance by visit of
but fifteen minutes!
Suits Of splendid blue black serge, sizes to SPY
$3.50 to $40
Coats Of excellent SERGE sizes to 81 $25 and $3.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
New dinnerset
to serve 8 !!

In most families, only about half
dinnerset is kept in service.
What is the profit in buying set
of 112 pieces, for example, and having
so of them almost-never in use?
This is the way potters have finally
come to reason.
That reasoning brought these new
sets, made up of &c pieces, and con-
tanning all dishes necessary to serve 8
persons.
And they are here to sell at a spe-
cia1 price too!
Colonial pattern, white and gold
1925.
Gold band with shamrock decora-
tion-$14.5O.
Rose border with unique black pan
elling-$19.
Cobalt blue border with gold lines
$50.
Each of these patterns in Sc pieces
Better see how nicely they are fig
ured to meet needs of average family.
Of course, sets of larger size Goo
pieces or Iess)-and these too of spe-
cial value-S2O to $27.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Tumblers and
other glassware

Banded or rich plain blown glass
tumblers-75c doZ.
Wine glasses, several sizes and
shapes-$1.5O doz.
Candlesticks-15c.
Marmalade jars-40o.
Salt and pepper shakers-9Oc.
Cocktail glasses-$1.90 doz.
Sherbet glasses-45c doz. e. =. -.
Salt shakers-15c,
Butter mergers, make pa1atable sub
stitute for butter by merging butter
and milk-$1.25. ....
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Toilet paper

A limited quantity of toilet paper,
good quality, 1000 sheets to roll-15c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
New low shoes
vie with high.

Suit your individual taste you choose Spring
shoes.
Ifyou enjoy the trim pretty low Shoes they ready
If you prefer the smart high Shoes and wish to defer
putting low shoes until real weather arrives,
those new high shoes ready.
Very attractive styles, excellent and comfort-in-
surfing models splendid shoe-makng,- good value.
Here are examples from the recent arrivals:
Dark tan calf oxford ties with wing tip and military
heel-$6.50
Black gunmeta calf high shoes with tough Neon sole
and rubber heel, graceful shape,-$65O.
Tan kidskn oxford ties in cordovan hue military
HEELS $780,
Black kidskin oxfords with military heel and firm
easy welted sole,-$6.
Low-heel oxford ties Of black gunmetal calfskn-
Tan cafskin high shoes with rubber heel and Neoln
sole-$7
Main oor,rea
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

Aluminium teapots-$1.25.
Aluminium percolators-$1.1O.
Aluminium sauceans, qt. with COW
Aluminium preserving kettles-$1.35
White enamel:
Tea pots-$1.1O.
Quart measures-6Oc.
Berlin kettles-95c.
Sauce pans-95c.
Tea kettIes-$2.1G.
Coffee and tea pots-$1.15.
Rolling pins-1Oc.
Nickeled copper tea kettles-$2.25.
Nickel-frame casseroles-$1.25.
Copper-bottom wash boilers. No. 8
-$2.25.
Rotary ash sifters-&2.95.
Ash cans-$2.65 and $2.95.'
Garbage cans-5Oc to 81.
Bread boxes, white-45c to 85c.
Pantry sets, white, pieces-$2. 10
Rolltop bread boxes-75c.
Universal bread mixers-$2.5O.
: Food choppers-95c.
Wire strainers-1Oc.
To keep house
clean easily
Brooms-S5c.
Dustless mopheads, b1ack-25c.
Dish mops-7c.
Wash boards-25c.
Scrub brushes-1Oc and zoe.
Toilet brushes-25c.
O-So-Ezy mop with quart of oil
CSC.
Dustless dusters-15c and zoe.
Mystic mitts, for cleaning kettles
Sc.
Liquidene, refinishes oilcloth-19c.
o Cedar cil-19c and SIC.
Wright's Silver cream-1Sc.
Ozone soap-6 for 33c.
Wire clothes pins-3c doZ.
Liquid veneer-1Sc and 4Oc.
Amco stove polish-10c.
Vacuum sweepers-$5.
Step chairs-$1.75.
Clothes wringers-$4.95.
Clothes dryers for kitchen-3Oc.
Ironing tables-$1.
Let gas
save coal
A gas range to save all the dirt
and work of burning coal.
Just think;-no ashes to sift and no
coal to carry up from cellar!
Efficient long-lived cabinet gas
ranges, plenty of burners and a good
oven, installed with no extra charge
anywhere in the city.-$S2 to $41.
Gas ovens for use on hot plates-$3
Gas heaters, round-$2.65.
Gas tublng-1Oc #.
Incandescent gas mantles, inverted
4 for zoe.
Gas globes, inverted style-1Oc.
Oil heaters, Perfection, very efficient
thoroughly safe if properly cared for,
secs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
Wednesday, March o.
Home Economies
Of many sorts.


venence with (which m are
There utensils for cooking aluminium
andb ad-nixer and
There glass and woodenw from ronp
tumb
What repenh
service!
More things than one here Of value to houseleeper!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
White ware
for service

Dishes for common" use-but of
excellent quality and good shape:-
Plates-85c to $1.65 doz.
Fruit saucers-65c doz.
Meat dishes-15C to 75C
Covered vegetable dishes-$1.
Sauce boats-35c.
Sugar and cream set-70c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

In 25 British air raids over Germany
cnly 10 machines were missing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Cracker Jars

One splendid lot of cracker Jars
hand decorated in attractive patterns
and good colors.
Convenient shape, tasteful, Of spe-
cial va1ue-$1 and $1.25.
Usual price would be from Csc to Is
cents more.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Fine tray
of mahogany

Serving trays of beautiful finish and
graceful design.
Mahogany, solid and rich, two excel
lent patterns. Large as well as good
-$4.95.
Trays finished so they look quite
like mahogany, attractive shape,-$1
and $3.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
Give chairs
new lease of life

Many a chair is thrown aside simply
because it needs new cane seat-and
because nobody cares for the old-style
wooden seat.
Here are seats that look like leather.
Comfortable, good-looking, durable
-29c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

Forecast-Unsettled, probably light
rain late tonight or Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20

More real
home needfuls
Dover egg beaters-1Oc.
Collapsible lunch boxes-1Sc.
Garden hose, guaranteed,-Sc foot
Hose nozzles-45c.
Mrs. Potts sad iron sets-S1.25.
Clothes baskets-75c.
Clothes hampers-$2.35.
Moth bags for 81.
Candles, several colors,-35c box.
Cork screws-$1Oc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-20
More comfort
for Baby

A lullaby keeps baby rested and
Mother too.
Has comfortable frame with good
mattress, is on wheels so it may be
quietly pushed from one room to an
other after Baby has dosed off-$3.5O.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that T. B. DuILaney has this day filed in the Chancery Court of Little River Coun- ty Arkansas, his petition, praying the court to quiet and confirm his title to the following lands in said county, to- wit: The South of the SW4 of Sec tion 5, Township 12 s. Range 29 West. Therefore, all persons having any in. terest therein are warned to appear in this court and shcw cause why the title to said lands should not be con- firmed in petitioner, and Nicely Walker, Thomas Walker, James Walker, Isaac Walker, Charles Walker, Lillian Cook, Mamie Walker, Laura Walker, the un- known heirs of Thomas Wright. Anna M. Galloway, the unknown heirs of Daniel Hicks, the unknown heirs of W, H. Hicks, and the unknown heirs of s. A. Weaver are hereby specially warned to appear in this court and show cause why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said petitioner, as against them Wit ness my hand and seal as such clerk of this court, on this the 29th day of Dec. 1917.-Chas.H. Park Chencery Clerk
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
 BEN LOM0nD NEWS
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Ben Lomond. Jan. 24.-(Special.)- J. Another snow fell here yesterday. : Ceilie Sutton is here from Ashdown
 Dr. King was in DeQueen Friday.
 Hal Sutton is here from Camp Pike
 w. B. Kinaid and Sam Cooper have T turned from Baldwyn, Miss.
 Several of the young men of this place went to DeQueen last week to fill out their questionaires.
 Misses Elsie Potts and Lector Shel- ton returned to New Boston, Texas last Saturday after a, few days visit with relatives here | J. A. Mcdonald spent Tuesday morn ing in Ogden.
 Clyde Briant returned Tuesday morning from De Queen. , Tom Bales was down from Winthrop Tuesday.
 w. H. Hammond of Foreman was trading in the city Tuesday.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
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 WINTHROP NEWS
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Winthrop Jan 25.-(Special)- Smith of Texarkana was called here Saturday to see Gus Sterling who has been sick for some time. ], Several attended court at Ashdown this week. Prof. T. T. c. Anderson went to New Boston, Texas, Saturday.
 w. M. Hanes went to Nashville Mon- day.
 MT. and Mrs. c. w. West were in Wilton Tuesday.
 Mrs. MA. Morgan and daughter. Miss Addie, spent the first of the week in Texarkana with the formers par in Texarkana with the formers daugh- lter, Mrs. T. c. Scott. MT. and Mrs. Guy Davis and little daughter, Elieene of Fouke are the guests of relatives here this week. | Mrs. John Rieves is spending the week in Texarkana with Mrs. Walter Webb.
 Dr. J. L. Peavy was in Texarkana Tuesday evening. Miss Tempest Bradon of Texarkana is here this week.
 Miss Mable Stocker and brother Willie, who have been visiting rela> tives' at Hale, Okla., returned home Monday.
 Rev. Youngblood went to Allene Thursday.
 Rev. c. l.. Wilkerson of Springfield, Mo-, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Birck- lin thisweek.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
Warming Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. Southern Realty & Trust Company plaintiff vs. Charles Miller, Bertha E. Miller and Mrs. Rosa Huff defendants
 The defendants, Charles Miller, Ber- tha B. Miller and Mrs. Rosa Huff are hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff herein, Southern Realty X Trust Go. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 23rd day of January, 191S,-Charles IT. Park, Clerk. Jas. Fl. Williams, D. C.. A. D. DuLaney and Geo. R. Steel, Attys. for Pltr. Percy Steel, Atty ad Item.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
FOREMAN NEVIS
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Foreman, Jan. 24.-(Special. )-Re- cruiting for the Woman's National Ar my is going on finely.
 Miss Natalie Williams has accepted a position with the Foreman Drug Company
 Derral Madden of Dallas, has been visiting home folks and friends this week.
 w. A. Bowden is reported as doing nicely after his operation at the Michael Meagher hospital in Texar- kana
 Mrs. H2nnegan of Hope will be a week end guest of Mrs. John flaw Eins.
 Mrs. J. Fl. Ellis and Miss Cora Bow manare visiting relatives at Whelen Springs.
 Mrs. Frank Horner left Thursday for three weeks stay in Hot Springs.
 Sammie Walker has been transfer red from San Francisco to Washington ID. c. where he is Dr. Walker at the base hospital.
 Mrs. Dr. Collier has for her guests her mother and sister.
 Tho IS Club was delightfully."- enter tained at the pleasant home of Mrs. E. G. Campbell Wednesday afternoon.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Little River county, made and entered on the 10th day of November, A. D. 1917, in a certain cause (No. 51) then pending therein between Georgia State Savings Asso- citation, ct al, compliments, and B. P. Marr, ct al. defendants, the undersign- ed as commissioner of said court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or en- trance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the Coun- ty of Little River, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, ca Saturday, the End day of February A. D. 1918, the following real estate, to- wit: Lots l, 2, 8, 4, and in Block 27 in the town of Ashdown Arkansas. in Little River County, Arkansas T. rms of sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said cause with approved security, bearing inter- est at the rate of 10 per cent per an- mum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 10th day of January, A. D. 1918.-Chas. H. Park, Commissioner in Chancery.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
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 HICKS NEWS
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Hicks, Jan. 25.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. Ed Bone died last Thursday and was buried here Friday Rev. C. S. Wales conducting the funeral services.
 Mrs. Oneal, R. J. Welch and Erwin Phillips are on the sick list this week. { Mumps and German Measles con- tinue to keep some children from school. ! Earnest Gill was hunting Monday on Clear Lake, killing six ducks. J. H. Shaw attended court at Ash down Monday.
 Eugene Phillips and Jim Anderson went hunting Monday, catching threa coons.
 A. c. Stephens is on the petit jury { Ashdown this week.
 A meeting of the school board was ,eld Wednesday night.
 Miss Susie Battle and MT. Paul San ders were married at Ashdown last Sunday.
 Mrs. Georgia Hardy of Idabel visit ed the family of Geo. M. Johnston here Tuesday and Wednesday.
 J. w. Quarrels was in Ashdown Thursday.
 Dr. A. B. Bishop of Ashdown was here Thursday.
 Y Miss Artie Wright and little Lucille Quarrels who have been visiting at Winthrop returned home Wednesday evening.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26

druggist sells for few cents a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which Is entirely vegetable and pleasant 10 take and is perfect substitute for calomel. It is guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up inside, and can not salivate.
 Don't take calomel! It makes von sick the next day; it loses you days work. Dodson's Liver Tone straight ems you right up and you feel great. Give it to the children as we'll.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
OGDEN hEWs
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Ogden, Jan. 24.-(Special.) )-Ogden was visited by one of the coldest spells for many days the later part of the week. This makes us two of the larg- , est snows for some time. Fred Hut returned home Saturday night after visit with his brother, Dr. Hut.
 w.. s. and Vonley Crouch attended court at Ashdown last week | Ben Leatherwood was, in Texarkana S. turday on business. F A party composed of Misses Addie l Crouch Ethel and Bertha. Smithson | and Messrs. Griffin Goodman, and Jas. lLaFayette Pickett and J. H. Furlow 'e15e1 the movies at Texarkana Sat urday night. + Ogden has reached the point where she hash 6 vacant house. Some Of
 the new corners are Mills and family, Bob Mccarthy and family, Hawkins Bros. and families and Bud Goodman and family.
 Misses Mary. Rosa, and Jewel Nc Dowell and Messrs. John Smithson and George McMslhon motored to Wilton
 Sunday where they spent the day with
 MT. and Mrs. John Pickett J. H. Furlow and John Smiths on
 were in Ashdown Monday on business.
 Messrs. Cooper and Matthews of
 Paraloma were visitors in Ogden Fri day and Saturday. One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was the dance at the hall Thursday night. Quite a number from Ashdown were present. At the close of the evening the Ogden young people served delicious refreshments.
 Rev. Ross, the Methodist minister, llfilled his regular appointment at the church here Sunday and Sunday night. r Misses Minnie Mae and Bertha }Smithson and Messrs. Griffin Goodman and Fred Hut were in Texarkana the last of the week. Mrs. w. T. Smisson and children of Tyler, Texas, and Mrs. R. M. Price of Ashdown visited Mrs. J. H. Furlow few days ago.
 Prof. A. J. Bryant has moved his family to East Ogden
 Lee Lance Grimes has enlisted with the Texarkana regiment and will leave as soon as they are mustered in. His many friends in Ogden regret very much to give him up. Roy Budd has installed an electric light plant | James Adcock has moved his family to Ashdown. MT. Reynolds of Little Rock attended the dance here Thursday night.
 Miss Bertha Smithson and Mrs. J. H. Furlow visited Miss Ethel Smithson at Pine Prairie Thursday s. P. Fleming of Ashdown visited in Ogden last week. k Lucas Coefield of Fort Smith is vis- iting his father L. L Coefield. Hill ,Furlow and Vonley Crouch were in Foreman Saturday on Dusi- ness
 There wansnt any school Monday afternoon on account of the failure of the arrival of the fuel.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
Warming Order.

In the Little River Chancery Court, Little River County, Arkansas. J. E. CCLe plaintiff vs. J. P. Glover and Ella Glover defendants. The defendants, J. P. Glover and Ella Glover are here by warned to appear in this court within 30 days and answcr the com plaint of the plaintiff herein J. E., Cole. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 16th day of January 1918-Chas. H. Park, Clerk. Jas. H. Williams, D. c. A. D. DuLaney and Geo. R. Steel Atty for Pltff. June R. Morrell, Atty ad litem.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26

Calomel loses you day. 1oa know what calomcl is. It's mer- cury; quicksilver. Calomel is dan- gerous. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite, cramping and sick ening you. Calomel attacks the bones and should never oc put into your system.
 When you feel bilious, sluggish, constipated and all knocked out and believe you need a dose of dangerous calomel just remember that your
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
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 Allene, Jan. 25.-(Special.)-Dr. P. H. Phillips of Ashdown was here Thursday. Rufus Morgan visited in Ashdown Sunday.
 Walter Gray and Bob Shackleford of Foreman were here Saturday.
 Rev. John D. Freeman of Ashdown was here Wednesday, !, lRev. E. T. Dumas of DeQueen was here Monday,
 pr. McCrary was in Ashdown Tues day.
 Mrs Bertie Patterson of Foreman visited here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Gertrude Ward visited Ash down Wednesday.
 Bolton and Bales visited in Wilton Wednesday night.
 Miss Annie Mills of Ashdown is vis- iting home folks this week.
 MT. Hobbs of DeQueen was here Monday. H. A. Stoddard of Genoa is visiting here this week. Luther Olive of Foreman was in our city Sunday.
 Dr. T. E. Clingan was in Ashdown Tuesday. Something unusual going on here c. w: Wrightis saw mill is running again. No. was six hours late here Thursday.
 We certainly enjoy this beautiful sunshine maker, one feels like garden ing.
 Mrs. T. w. Grammer is on the sick list this week.
 Mrs. George Gilliham isl real sick.
 Mrs. Ed Myers is improving some.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
hRDE K NE WIS.
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 Arden, Jan. 25.-(Special) i've are sorry to report that we nave a great deal of sickness in our community. w. Bagby has been quite sick fer sev- eral days. The little son of Mir. and Mrs. w. P. Davis is very i'll and sever !. al in the family of Dan Ford are quite sick. i w. J Perry and wife spent Thurs day in Aslhdown.
 Miss Annie Young was in Foreman Saturday.
 Miss Mamie Pullen of Foreman spent Sunday with the family of R. s. Davis. Fred Martin was a Foreman visitor Saturday.
 Several from here are attending court in Ashdown this week. ! Miss Ruth Cash spent the week end with her parents at Wilton. k w. T Davis of Ashdown spent Sun day here. ! Miss Anna Haynes was in Foreman Saturday. r Mrs. Eva Wade was in Ashdown Thursday.
 On N. Bradshaw was in Foreman Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. w. O. Bradshaw end baby are Visiting in Hugo.
The Little River news., 1918-01-26
FOR A DRY CHICAGO
Petition to Insure Election Has Exact
 Number of Names Needed.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The dry Chicago petition was assured today with the recording of the 106,472 names, the exact number needed for the submis- sion of the question of the abolition of the city's saloons to the voters at the municipal election in the spring.