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The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
German Paper Tells of Hardships of
 Soldiers Family

The Com mittee on Public In formation has made the following translation of a story appearing in the October 15, 1917, issue of the Leipziger Volkszeitung:
 A sample of the fashion after which bloated landlords treat the wives of soldiers has been brought to our attention from Upper Langenau in Silesia. One of the hired men of Dr. Mueller agricultural estate has been for a long time at the front. His wife who had worked alongside her husband before the war after the usual custom, remained in the ranks of the field hands and ac cordingly retained her farm cot tage. October 1, this woman got the following letter:
 The undersigned bailiff of the estate hereby gives you notice as of this date to the field service for January l, 1918. On this day you are to give up your house The work which you are doing on the farm does not compensate the farm for the loss which ac- crues to it through the continued support of your family. Look out for yourself away from this farm, your house is needed for other use"
 The woman communicated the notice to her hus band with these words: 1 must tell you my dis tress, soon 1 shall not be able to see the paper for my tears. What shall l do? Winter is at the door and the cottage is full of little children.
 Thus the bailiff of the estate of a bloated landlord turns a fam. fly with eight children out of doors in midwinter while the man is at the front. Comment takes care of itself"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
Gen. Haig' s Confidence

In reviewing ohe operations of the British Army on the West front in 19l7, Gen. Haig pays a deserved compliment to the cour age and fighting ability of his men. With the exception of the partial set back after the splen- did victory at Cambrai, the year was one of uninterrupted success for the British and French The fact that they did not capture large areas of ground, as com pared with the German advances in Russia an1 Italy, is of minor consequence in view of the large forces of the enemy they put out of action.
 Gen. Haig discounts the new strength the Germans may ob tain from the events in Russia and Italy. and says the ulti- mate destruction of the enemy $ field forces has been brought ap preciably nearer" This Is tte statement of a man of few words and no subterfuges. It is calcu, lated to relieve the anxiety and cheer the spirits of the people at home for they have confidence in what Haig says.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Ser vice Commission has announced an examination for the County of Lonoke, Arkansas, to be held at Little Rock on Jan. 26, 1918, examination to start at D. m., to fill the position Of rural car rier at Carlisle. Ark, and va cancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post of fees in the above mentioned county. The examination will be open only to male citizens who are actually domiciled in the ter. ritory of a post office in the coun ty and who meet the other re uuirements set forth in Form No. 1917. This form and appica tion blanks may be obtained from Postmaster, Carlisle, Ark, or from the United States Civil Ser vice Commission at Washington, D. c. Application should be for warded to the Commission at Washington at the earliest prac ticable date.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
E. M. Coleman

In another place in this issue of the Independent will be found the announcement of E. M. Cole man of Coy as candidate for the office of Collector of Lonoke county subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held in May.
 Mr. Coleman has been a resi- dent of Lonoke county all his life, having been born and reared in Goodrum township and is a home product well known to the people of the county. HeiS sue cessful business man and a good farmer and citizen. He is well qualified to fill the office of Col lectOr, the office he is seeking at the hands of the people of the county, and promises them that if elected he will give the office duties his D ersonal attention.
 This is the first time the as pirant has ever asked the people for an office in the county and he will appreciate the support of the voter at the primary. He has the esteem and confidence of all who know him and will make a good officer if he is fortunate enough to be the choice of the people.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
Office of the AdJutant General

To all members of Local and Dis trict Boards:
 Following is published for the information and guidance of all concerned:
 1. The following men are re- quired for the Bands of the S7th Division Camp Pike Ark. It is requested that Local Boards sub init names of men desiring to CD list as Randsmen, giving instru ments played, Serial No. also county in State in which regis tered, in order that steps be taken by this office causing their induction in the service.
 1 Bass Drummer
 2 Snare Drummers
 3 Solo B Flat Cornet Players 1 1st B Flat Cornet Player
 1 2nd B Flat Cornet Player
 5E Flat Clarinet Players
 ? Solo B Flat Clarinet Players ? 1st B Flat Clarinet Players
 2nd B Flat Clarinet Players } 1st Slide Trombon Players
 B Flat Bass Player
 E Flat Alto Saxaphone Play CT.
 1E Flat Baritone Saxaphone Player.
 ?. Early attention to this mat ter is earnestly requested.
 3. Please give this circular wide publicity. Official;
 H. F. Fredeman, Maj Infan try, o. R c.
 Lloyd England, The Adjt Gen.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17

The winter of 1916 17 was the most disastrous the range stock men of the West have ever known. The lamb crop for the entire West was15 to 20 per cent below the average, and the calf crop was considerably below normal.
 The heavy snow made nearly all the roofs in town leak, more especially the flat roofs of the business houses. Considerable goods were damaged as a result
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
MT. Moody Bird A Candidate

In this issue of the lndepend- ent will be found the announce ment of Moody Bird as a candi- date for the office of County Treasurer of Lonoke county.
 Mr. Bird is well and fayorably known to the people of this sec ton of the county, having been born and raised in the Hamilton neighborhood, southwest of Car lisle, where he resided until he removed to Lonoke a number of years ago where he has made his home continuously except for a short time he made his home in England. He has been identified with the business interests of the county for number of years and is well qualified to perform the duties of the officehe is seek ing at the hands of the people of Lonoke county. Ifelected he will make the people a good and ettic ient servant, and will always be found at his post of duty, which he will perform to the best of his ability. He solicits your support when you go to the polls at the May primary.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in- fiuenced by constitutional conditions. and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years It is com posed of some of the best tonics known combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi- cine is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, O.
 All Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17

A fire proof solution for treat ing airplane fabrics is a thlng which may be realized in the near future, experiments in a private plant having already de- veloped com paratively success ful solution.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17
But, Anyway, Dignity of the Law IS
 Upheld

Harrison. Jan. 14.-In the course of the trial of an alleged bootlegger before Justice Homer Freeing, Attorney E. c. Mitch ell, who appeared for the de, fense, called the justice a "--- liar. Thereupon the court promptly knocked hlm insensible, In the melee Freeling dropped a revolver from his pocket, which discharged as it hit the floor. the bullet passing through his left leg. Both the judge and attor- ney being out of com mission, the case was postponed.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17

-OySter smells at Buecnley S.
 Cable rates have been reduced between North and South Amer ica.
 Visitors to and from Carlisle have been few during the past week.
 Good all leather shoes at Buechley's.
 Rabbit hunters have been nu merous during the past few days.
 -Buechley can supply you with salt and smoke for your meat.
 Geo. Dolich who has been here on a visit returned to his home at Wheatley the first of the week.
 A coat you can put in your pocket, guaranteed waterproof; see it at Buechley s.
 M. G. Young of Camp Pike was in the city a day or two this week. collecting rubber boots for the soldiers.
 The county campaign Is open ing up and several candidates have announced for the different offices within the gift of the yot- CTS.
 Freight trains have been as scarce as hens teeth during the past week on account of the heavy snow and exceedingly cold weather.
 The manufacture and con sumption of pastry regarded as a luxury in France has been en- tirely suppressed, except on Sundays and holidays.
 Mir. F. E. Downs, ST. returned Tuesday morning from Little Rock, where he says he had been showed in for a week, having gone thru by auto.
 Judge Keller Lilly returned from Memphis Tuesday where he took an examination for Gov ernment service. He passed and is now waiting for his call.
 Mir. F. o. Reinsch, who has been spending about three weeks here the guest of his of his mother. Mrs. Atchley, left Monday for his home in Mem phis.
 Mr. A. N. Hoilingshead left Wednesday for Ft Worth and oth CT points in Texas on business. He will be absent for about a month and will visit with many old ac quaintances while away.
 Boys and girls clubs in north ern and western States pledged for war service in gardening, canning, poultry raising, and other emergency enterprises aave more than 800,000 members.
 Mr. Moody Bird, candidate for County Treasurer, was here Tuesday shaking hands with friends. He now resides in Lon oke, but was formerly of Hamil- ton neighborhood south of Car lisle.
 The rural route mail carriers were unable to make their rounds Friday and Saturday on account of the severe weather, which prevented their running their cars, and being unable to hire teams to make the trips.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17

82 acre farm, 60 acres in culti vation for sale cheap on excellent terms. Located 6 miles from Carlisle in good neighborhood Must be sold at once. Address Independent Realty Co Carlisle, Ark. 25-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-17

A. N. Hollingshead made a business trip to Hazen Monday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-03

preciated the ordeal through which the
brave girl had passed.
The IS o S" calls she had sent out
brought assistance later from several
points. One train with crew and officials
arrived from GrrensburC. forty miles away.
County officials were notified and began
a search of the surrounding country for
the criminals. The probability of catching
them in the darkness and the woods
seemed slender From what Miss Vensel
had seen of them, she could only say that
they were shabbily dressed and wore caps.
In the locality it is generally believed
that the men were lying in wait to wreck
an ammunition train. UniOntNwn is one
of the great centres of war munitions in
dustries. 1t is also probable that the
bandits had information that a car carry
ing a great amount of pay for war NUM-
tions workers was coming.
The railroad officials sent out orders for
a relief operator to take Miss Venscl'S
place for the remainder Of the night. Hear
ing the order going over the wire, she
protested against it and declared that she
was quite fit to do her work. The order
was COuntcrmanded at her request and she
finished her nights work, handling the
train directions and all orders in her usual
Great Britain Rights Reserved.
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expert manner. Then she made her report
to the railroad company and walked to her
home.
1t was suggested that a guard be fur
nished for the tower on the following day.
81 don't consider it necessary" said Miss
VenseL. 81 feel sure that no robbers will
be back here for a long time"
When she was asked about her expert
cnCeS later, Miss Vensel said:
when | first saw those men providing
about | thought they might be after me-
This is pretty lonely spot for a woman.
But another seconds thought showed me
that they were train wre ckers.
81 was brought up to fear no one. and
have never forgotten my fathers training.
When the bullets began to fly thick and
fast, scattering glass and sending splinters
right and left. began to feel little bit
creepy, but then | got what my father
called second nerve and | went through
with il all right II the men had broken
into my tower after my ammunition was
exhausted intended to use the butt of my
revolver on their heads.
81 said to myself, Don't be frightened.
They must be a lot of towards to attack
a lonely. unprotected woman And ] was
right Anyhow. was brought up where
bullets flew thick and fast, and knew that
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they, miss you oftener than they hit"
This last remark led to an inquiry about
her early life
My father had Mexican blood and nv
mother Indian and was brought up on
the frontier, explained Miss Vensel. 81 was
born in the United States near the Mexican
border and learned telegraphy from a rail-
road operator when l was a young girl. I
worked for a time in Southwestern offices,
and hold-ups and shooting affairs were quite
common in those parts. l had many ex-
citing experiences and was always able to
hold my own.
81 wanted to see the East, and so I
worked my way here. l have been with
he Pennsylvania road for five years."
Hilda Vensel is an attractive, interesting
and unusual girl to look at She is 1.-the
and graceful. Her mothers Indian blood
shows in her jet-black, straight, glossy
hair and dark complexion. She has high.
intelligent forehead. and there is nothing
of the wild woman in her appearance. Her
business associates like her and say that
she is good-tempered.
And now. perhaps. some young man
would like to win brave, capable little
wife, we'll able to defend the home? Don't
go too fast Miss Stella Vensel' is al
ready the bride of a soldier boy fighting in
France. They were married on the Fourth
OF July and were not able to start house
keeping before he was sent away. So she
prefers to be known as miss Stella Ven
sel' until she can have home Of her own.
Her husband is c. H. Mink
q am so proud of that boy, and only wish
| could be at his side helping him beat the
Kaiser" were brave Stella Vensers part
ing words.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-11-03

THE three bandits fred a volley through
the window and then tried to rush the
steep flight of steps and the tower Stella
VenSel barrieaded herself within her room
and fred through the panels of the door
when she heard them trying to smash
through the window when they showed
themselves below"
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instant these criminals realized that they
had been beaten by the brave girl oper-
ator. They turned and ran for the woods
in their rear. The train crew purusued
them for a short distance, firing many
shots after them but in the thick woods
and the darkness they were easily able
to get away.
In a few mOmeTtC more the crew had
cleared away the distractions on the track.
When these essential things had been
done the next thought of the rescuers was
naturally to look after the girl who had
sent the alarm. They expected to find a
nerve-shattered girl in the lonely ,"HY"
tower. They were amazed and agreeabIy
disappointed
The chief of the crew turned toward the
tower. and there at the top of the steps
stood the slim figure of a girl, calm, brave
and selfreliant
as everything all right? Shall report
the track clear" asked Miss Vensel in a
business like voice
Yes, certainly, but can't we do some
thing for your" said the chief
oh, I'm all right now" said Miss Van
sci
The trainmrn looked about and saw the
shattered windows, the bullet holes in the
door and the side of the tower. They ap-
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29
TRY CHENEY'S
EXPECTORAN1
For Your Cough or Cold or If Wet
and Chilly, or You Have Asth-
ma or Group.

You may have dreadful cold SO
your lungs feel sore, and it hurst
when you breathe, or you may have
only simple cough, or severe cold,
asthma, Group, whooping cough. In
either case get 25c bottle of Cheney's
Expectorant from any drug store. Di-
rectly after taking a few doses of
Cheney's Expectorant your cough will
get better, and a few bottles have
cured the worst colds and coughs,
asthma, Group or whooping cough
(dvt)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says WatOga Lady, "As To What
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, w. Va.-Mrs. S. w. Caldwell,
of this town, says: "When about Is years
of age, suffered greatly =. Sometimes
would go a month or two, and | had
terrible headache, backache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then . :. it would last
:. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me bottle OF
Cardui, and began TO improve after
taking the first bottle, so kept it up till |
took three. =. gained, and was well
and strong, and owe it all to Cardui.
| am married NV and have 3 children
:. Have never had to have doctor for
female trouble, and just resort TO Cardui
if | need tonic. am glad to testify to
what it has done for me, so as to help
others"
If you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any of the other
ailments so common to women, why not
give Cardui trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. 1t may
be the very medicine you need.
NN.12n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29
A NOBLE YOUNG LIFE
PASSED TO IT'S GIVER

At 2:3O o'clock Saturday, January
&c, 1918, C. c. Pearson, Jr.. of near
Richland, Georgia, Webster county,
deft his handsome young body and went
IT, be with Jesus, his Saviour. Master
and Friend c. c. was eighteen years
old in December; had been for two
and a half years a truly, earnest
Christian with his membership at
Antioch Baptist church. He was the
son and eldest child of S. L. and Mary
Kizzie Pearson, who, with two sisters,
Ruth and Mildred and the baby broth
er, have their hearts broken at the.
passing of him who was so nearly
their hearts blood. The grandfather
went. and children have gone from
this family; but none have so stricken
grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins
and friends as has the death Of this
young man. His disposition was so
sweet, his efforts always so kindly
his life SO clean and upright, that his
influence can never die. Life was
sweet to him. he had good time in
the truest sense of the word, he was
jolly, and a favorite in social as well
as church life. But, when pneumonia
set in in both lungs, and the best of
doctors and the best of nursing and
prayers from such numbers of sources
could not save him; we know he was
ready to go. When he saw, what we
believe to have seen, light in the
ether world. he said, Il see a light,
I'm not scared, though"
The funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at two o'clock at the
Richland Primitive church, with Rev.
Stanford of the Methodist church in
charge. The service was very sweet
end helpful, both in the way of COM
fort and admonition to other young
people. Rev. Gerringer, of Red Hill
Christian church, personal friend
Of the deceased. paid such beautiful
tribute. The church was filled with
grieveing relatives and friends, and
the floral offerings as well as the
words spoken and the tears shed were
lstrong testimony to the love and
esteem in which the young man was
held.
We grieve of his going; we can't I'M
derstand Gods mind in letting him
go, but we trust our Father to use his
death as He would have used his life
for His Glory and honor, for the
bringing about of His kingdom on
earth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29
THE STANDARD

GETTING UP EARLY AND Saw
ING DAYLIGHT-SIX DAYS
BUSINESS MUST BE DONE IN
FIVE DAYS. FOR THE NEXT
NINE WEEKS TUESDAY WILL
BE A BARGAIN DAY AT THIS
STORE.
These are the first Tuesdays spec
faI offerings. They are wonderful
Come to make sure of your share.
WOMEN'S BLACK SATEEN
FETTICOATS soc.
Small lot of Petticoats, full regular
size with deep ruffle, well made; each
soc.
WHITE ORGANDY
40 INCHES WIDE AT 35c.
Fresh, beautiful goods, forty inches
wide, sheer and pretty. Yard 35c.
PALM OLIVE TOILET SOAP
1Oc per cake.
5E-INCH CREAM BRILLIANTINE
ar Csc. :.
Actual value about $125; fine, per
feet weave and fine finish, at yard Csc
MATING SQUARES
9xl2 FEET, S4.9S.
Wholesalers are asking more thar
our retail price; just one bale OF
these to be sold, and the sale will be
over. Size 9x12 feet; each, $49S.
MEMS GUN METAL
SHOES AT $3.50.
Mems Gun Metal Shoes, serviceablt
Iesthers; lace only; sizes to H.
value $3.50, pair $3.50.
GENUINE DUPLEX
WINDOW SHADES AT see.
Daplex window Shades, white one
side, green on the other; sold by near
Ty all dealers at $150; our price, com
nsefe with fixtures, sec.
z2-INCH BLEACHED SHEET.
XNGS AT ~ 12c.
Made by standard makers, full
h7eacIled Mill prices are more than
CIR retail price; limit, 10 yards to one
buyer at the price Per yard, AZ 1-2c
LADIES' BLEACHED
UNDERWEAR AT SOC.
Fine Heavy BIeaehed Ribbed Vests
and Pants; extra length; actual value
Csc: our price per garment, soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29

T. K. MacCary, manager of the
Americas branch of the Athens Bust
ness College, has purchased the Ameri-
Gus school, Additional instructors
and new equipment are to be INSTALL
ed and the school is to be, a perma-
nent fixture in Americas. Students
may enter any time. dtf&w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29

Walter l.. Page, of the Pinkston Co.
has returned from two weeks trip
t. New York and other Eastern cit
les, where he went to buy the spring
stock for this popular firm. His Sc
lection were the best, and when the
new goods arrive the stock will be one
of the prettiest spring lines ever
shown in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29
New Bank Closing Hours.
dtf&w

With a view to furthering the move
ment for the conservation of fuel, we
the undersigned banks, will, beginning
Monday, January 2Sth, close our doors
at two o'clock P. NJ, every day until
further notice. Banking hours nine
to two.
BANK OF COMMERCE, by Frank
Sheffield.
PLANTERS BANK, by c. NJ. Council,
V.-P. and Cash.
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK, by Craw-
ford Wheatley, Prest.
23-6e&w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29

The little one played out in the cold
and that night it was all checked up
nd croupy. Father, Mother, safeguard
yg1r little ones by keeping a bottle
Of Drew's Sa1ve in your house ready
for any emergency For Group, colds,
seughs, sore-throat, bronchitis, tonsi-
fits and pneumonia it has no equal, 1t
Is sold and guaranteed by your drug
list to give absolute satisfaction. Why
not test the merit of this wonderful
product when you have all to gain
and nothing to lose?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29

R. Fl. Walthour, better known as
Bobby" Walthour was registered at
the Windsor Monday. Mr. Walthour
is a travelling salesman now, and is
likely to come to Americas often.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-29

WANTED-Ambitiou young man
with talent to learn sign painting;
must have good education; send send
sample of work and self-addressed
envelope for reply. BUNT HOOD CO.,
Columbus, Ga. 29-3t