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The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Feast of the Assumption of the vir- gin Mary, commemornting her resur- rection and her miraculous ascent into heaven, is celebrated August 15.
 Experimenters in New Zealand have proved that pig iron can be obtained from iron sands and are producing about 15 tons day in a new plant
 Official reports made by some na- tfonal banks in the Northwest to the comptroller of the currency show that some bank directors in that section cannot write their names and so use a mark
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Increase Officers Pay.

Washington. increase of $500 2 year in pay of commissioned officers of the army from second lieutenant to colonel. is proposed in bill intro duced in the House by Representative Dyer of Missouri, who points out thas no increase in the pay of officers has been given since 1908, although the cost Of living has increased in ths army as well as in civil life.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Mrs. F. M Garyin of Harrison of the Woman's Council O. Defense 1s compiling a record of every soldlea from Boone county She is request ing the families of the boys 10 send photographs, newspaper clippings. short biography OF letters ot unusual interest.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
SHOW VOLUNTEER SPIRIT.

Our country must add more than two million soldiers to the American army of today to beat the Hun back into his den.
 It will pick these soldiers from the 1sOO0iOOO men who register next.
 Use every effort to learn where you Amust register. Register as early and as quickly as you can.
 Go prepared to give the vital facts about yourself. Answer the questions of the Registering Board. Don't ask questions.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Cholera in Belgium.

Amsterdam.-rne Telegraaf says it learns that new sickness, probably cholera, has broken out in Belgium. Thirty young persons died this wesK in village near Diest, r miles north east of Louyain The Germans are vigorously trying to localize the dis ease.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The farmers chautauqua @fH be held at Batesville September 13 ani IA. The girls and boys canning, pig and corn clubs will hold d special program on the 18th, when 600 mea- bers composing the clubs of the coun= ty will form a program, and entertain with rally.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

An offer to take the entire half mil lion-dollar issue required for the col,- struction of the proposed bridge across the Arkansas river at the foot of Garrison avenue at Fort Smith Was made by I. H. Nakdimen, on behalf of the City National Bank, of which he is president
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
GATHERED FACTS

A pure white mineral wool Is being manufactured at Yarraville, suburb of Melbourne. from basalt rock or "blue stone"
 Spanish inventors have developed a method of treating cork so as to form a substitute for wool In mattresses. cushions and other articles.
 A powerful wireless station in New Jersey now in government control ia exchanging messages directly with a auilar station in Argentina.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Iure of the Salt Sea.

Washington. The Rev. Nathaniel H. Melbert of Houston. Tex, once . sailor, has quit his pulpit to go to sea again. He is now with a training ship at Boston, and after six weeks training will ship as an ordinary sailor
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

J. Lewis Cook, superintendent of the Ozark Manganese Company. from Duluth, Minn., has closed deal for large tract of land for mineral pu.- poses and will begin the operation of the same at an early date.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Limited ServiceH Men,

Washington. Men classified un der the selective draft as qualified for limited or special service will not be called unless thereby able-bodiei men will be released for serv:ce abroad, Secretary Baker announced.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
VOLUNTEER SPIRIT RELIED ON

Let the volunteer spirit express It. self among the men of America. whom our government has decided shall next register for Selective Service. It will voice itself by the readiness and quick ness of its response to the command of our country.
 Our nation has set for itself the task of registering thirteen millions of men between the ages of eighteen and twen- ty and thirty-two and forty-nve years
 It will register them only if Amer ica's volunteer spirit speaks and acts
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Diooino Alono the Rhine.

Amsterdam.-The Germans, 10 cording to advices from the Belgian frontier are rushing thousands of Belgians to the Rhine bank to dis trenches all the way between Co logne and Switzerland.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The ladies of the Wynne Red Gross have established capteen at t.1s Wynne aviation landing field. Cool ing drinks and ices and other refresh ments will be served the aviator who land there.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
Hoover Receives Prize.

Paris. = Herbert C. Hoover, United State food administrator, has been awarded. Tor services to humanity a prize of 15.000 francs ts3,000) by the Academy of MorN Soisnces.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
 Melt Bronze Statues.

Amsterdam-Th bronze statues in Berlin of Frederick l.. William I. and Frederick III. are to be thrown into the munitions melting pot
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
HOW DRAFT REC|S- TRATION IS TO BE
 CONDUCTED
We Are Ready to Complete the Task

"This Is the nations war
 ITO register now for selection for military service is to list yourself as one of the nations man-power units. Every citizen owes it to himself and to his country to make this day a unanimous demonstration of loyalty, patriotism, and the will to win.
 WOODROW WILSON,"
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

By proclamation the governor made . deficiency appropriation of s5,o60 for the maintenance of extra clerical assistance for the state auditorial Ge, nartmcnt.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The name of "Germantown," the first station north of Morrilton, has been changed to Point Remove" by the citizens.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06
FOR HURRIED READERS.

George G. Payne of Monticello has received a letter from his son, Lieu tenant Commander $. :. Payne, |. | N., in which the officer tells of what l seems to have been an attempt tC | poison him. Lieutenant Commander Payne and his wife, with several goth- CT officers, were timing in New ,3tel on August ,. IL is believ- cd that a waiter put polsGn into a glass of water, intending that one of l the officers should drink it. It hap pHned that Mrs. Payne got the glass of poisoned water. She was taken violently ill a short time after drink ing the water, and only strenuous work by physicians saved her life In order that the work of the Unit cd States Food Administration may be impressed upon those attending the coming District Fair at Harrison on September IT 10 20. State Food Administrator Hamp Williams has a. ranged as one of its big features a special bootl. in charge of those off c.ally connected with the administr,- ton.
 The acreage given to i9 of the farm crops grown in Ouachita county .his year shows substantial increase over the acreage given to the same crops last year. The increases range
 
 -oWs decrease. There was a @6 per cent decrease in the acreage planted to soy beans. The Cowan-Barren Development Company, which is doing deep drill prospecting on Cowan Barr ems, be tween Rush and Melville, will sink some holes as deep as 600 feet. They have struck some very rich deposits of ore at shallower levels, most of it being high grade jack. Aunt" Lear Williams, negress, about 90 years old, left her two grandchildren, aged IA months, alone
 in her cabin at Gillett On return ing she found one child burned 10 death, but the other had crawled to safety.
 Residents of Flint township met 1t Springtown last week and held pro- gram in honor of the 22 young men from that township who are in mili- tary service. A service flag was dod- icatcd.
 w. "A. Walker of Rogers has ship ped the first carload of JonatLan ap- pies to leave Benton county this sea son. The shipment went to Ava, Okla.
 A report of the summer school being held at Magness shows an en- rollment of 1S2 students. with an average attendance of 142
 The first bale of cotton to he ginned at Clarksville this season was
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Carlisle Independent says the rice crop around Carlisle this year is the best on the prairie.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The NJ. & N A. railroad has ar- nounced rate of one and one-half times the regular rate for the regu- lar rate for the round trip to tEs North Arkansas district fair. to 5e held at Harrison September F to 2C
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Six Wynne young ladies have vol unteered as Red Cross nurses. They are Misses Fife Echols. Hazel Gui- ningham, Grace Moorloek. Laura Hughes, Gotha Cook anG Nonnie Ray.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Traffic posts have been installed on the main streets of Batesville
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

David A Bradham of Warren has been reappointed by the governor a; member of the State Board of Ed1 cation. MT Bradham is an attorney of Warren and has represented Brad ley county in tho state legislature for the past three terms.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Rev. w. S Swope. evangelist, will begin revival meeting at the First Methodist Church at Harrison September l5.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Deer are reported to be plentiful in Mississippi county this year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

J. Lewis Cook, superintendent of the Ozark Manganese Company, from Duluth, Minn,, has closed deal fer large tract of land for mineral pu- poses and will begin the operation of the same at an early date.
 The ladies of the Wynne Red Cross have established canteen at the Wynne aviation landing field. Cool ing drinks and ices and other refresit- ments will be served the aviator who land there.
 Six Wynne young ladies have vol unteered as Red Cross nurses. They are Misses Fife Echols. Hazel Gua- ningham, Grace Moorloek, Laura Hughes, Gotha Cook and Nonnie Ray.
 A total of 1000 cattle were dipped ill Franklin county last week. Seven carloads were shipped from Ozark an@11 carloads from Charleston dur ing the month. The shipments were to St. Louis and Kansas City.
 Isaac Mcclellan. a negro who died near Kerr recently, is said to have been 13O years of age. The negro claimed to have been born January 9, 17SS.
 The Christian church building at Coal Hill was lifted from it's founda. ton and was nearly turned over by a high wind recently. An effort will be made to place it back
 Volunteer labor, aided by the coun- ty road making machine. loaned by County Judge W. F. Tate of Ca.a- den. is building clay and sand road through Red Hill township
 The Omaha Canning Company has started its factory and it's working on the first of the tomato crop. In few days the vines will afford enough tomatoes to run steadily.
 The Farmers and Merchants Ma tional Bank of Benton has been ,s- sued charter by the comptroller oi the currency. The new bank is capi- talized at S25O,G00.
 The cantaloupe crop of Hampstead county brought more money this year than in any previous year. Many growers netted more than $20o per acre from this crop. Frank Henderson has sold the plant of the England Courier to Dr. A. F Leigh of Perryville. pr. Leighs plant was destroyed by fire several weeks ago.
 The Piggott high and grammar schools will open for the 191S-lG term of eight months on Monday, September 16.
 Negotiations are now beirg made in Batesville for the purchase or l. 900 acres upon which to prospect tor oil and gas.
 Boone county's new s25,000 poor. house building has been completed and turned over to the commission CTS, who accepted it.
 The Rev. w. s Swope. evangelist, will begin a revival meeting at the First Methodist Church at Harrison September 15.
 Traffic posts have been installed on the main streets of Batesville.
 Deer are reported to be plentiful in Mississippi county this year
 David A Bradham of Warren has been reappointed by the governor ai; a member of the State Board of Ed1 cation. MT Bradham is an attorney of Warren and has represented Brad
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Negotiations are now beirg made in Batesville for the purchase or l., 900 acres upon which to prospect fo' oil and gas.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Residents of Flint township met 1t Springtown last week and held pro gram in honor of the 22 young men from that township who are in mili- tary service. A service flag was dod- icatod.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Boone county's new s25,000 poor house building has been completed and turned over to the commission CTS, who accepted it.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

w. A Walker of Rogers has ship ped the first carload of JonatEan ap- pies to leave Benton county this sea son. The shipment went to Ava, Okla.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The cantaloupe crop of Hampstead than in any previous year Many growers netted more than $20o per acre from this crop.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Piggott high and grammar schools will open for the 191S-lG term of eight months on Mondav, September 16.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

A report of the summer school being held at Magness shows an en. rollment of 1S2 students. with an average attendance of 142.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The first bale of cotton to be ginned at clarksville this season was scld for 33 cents a pound.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

A total of 1000 cattle were dipped in Franklin county last week. Seven carloads were shipped from Ozark an@11 carloads from Charleston dur ing the month The shipments were to St Louis and Kansas City.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

citizen Indian born in the United States. the registrar will place a check Co in this space and proceed to space Is, leav- ing spaces 5. 6, !, s. 10. Il, P. 1S. IA and 15 blank An Indian born in the United States shall Be classed as a noncitizen h. dian unless he falls within one of the classes of citizen Indians described in space s.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Frank Henderson has sold the plant of the England Courier to Dr. A F
 was destroyed by fire several weeks ago.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Farmers and Merchants Ma tional Bank of Benton has been ,s- sued charter by the comptroller oi the currency. The new bank is capi- talized at $250,G00
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Isaac Mcclellan. a negro who died near Kerr recently, is said to have been 13O years of age. The negro claimed to have been born January 22, 17SS.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Aunt" Lear Williams, negress, about 90 years old, left her two grandchildren, aged 14 months, alone in her cabin at Gillett. On return ing she found one child burned 10 death. but the other had crawled to safety.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Christian church building at Coal Hill was lifted from it's founda. tion and was nearly turned over by a high wind recently. An effort will be made to place il back.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

The Omaha Canning Company has started its factory and it's working on the first of the tomato crop. In few days the vines will afford enough tomatoes to run steadily.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-06

Volunteer labor. aided by the coun ty road making machine, loaned by County Judge W. F. Tate of Ca;a den. is building clay and sand road through Red Hill township.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27

Father was leaving his little boz in
the care OF his maiden aunts. and.
knowing Sonny's capacity for mis-.
chief. he said
Look here. boy. you've got to be
extra good till | come back Do ey.
erythins your aunts tell you If they
give mo good report Of you I'll give
YOU auarter---a whole quar- ar-to
spend,'
Yes" said Sonny, and his face
vas angelic.
But the desire for mischief assert.
cd itself and Sonny was in disgrace
'wo.thirds of the time his father was
away.
We'll, little man. said IA her.
kindly, when he returned, have you
been good boy Have YOU earned
the quarter I promised you.
Sonnys lips trembled, and slowly
he raised his grea. brown eyes to hls
fathers face,
Give me penny" ne sad sadly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Local Notes.


borr Zimmerman. who was Judged
insane. has been sen, 20 q sanitariuu
in " nne-ota.
Mrs Do,y and son are preparing
their household furniture for ship
meBt to Peoria. where Mr.. Doty is
employed in newspaper and also
Miss Helen has secured employment
and family will reside. They have 20.
idst here for number Of years in
The Blanchard fai
y business meeting of the ROYAL
sons vas held Tuesday evening at the
Methodist church Ten members
were present aul after the meeting re.
ireshmentS OF ice cream ana cake
we're served
James Mitchell colored. has sent
cards 10 his friends here telling that
hc arrived safe in France and enjoy,
"a the trip
Billie Brackeu son of Mr.. and Mrs
William Biackeu. is visiting relatives
in Chicago
Willard Phi'limore returned yeSter
day after a several DAYS visit with
relatives in Chicago. He was accom-.
panied home by his cousin. Marion
Bepuer
Mrs. Elmer Hyatt of Seneca visited
last evening in this city with friends
Mrs. Emma Derby aud daughter
Frances spent today in Ottawa.
Mrs Lockwood of Ottawa visited
friends IN this city yesterday after
noon
Mrs Couklir Of Seneca spent yester
day here
Misses Margaret ana Edith Ledward
returned 20 their home in Pontiac %.
day after visiting at the home Of Mr
and Mrs Euick Lettsome
Miss Edna Carney returned 10 he.
home in Chicago today after visiting
relatives here
Miss Geneyieve McGettrick of Sen
cca spent ..-; evening In his CITY.
Miss Rose Wallace went 10 Ohio /
today for few weeks visit at the /
home OF Mr. and Mrs + +. TUNNEL
and family
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Ycomcn Hold Memorial.

cation of the the sprre was hsd
last evening by the Yeomau lodge
Names of The deceased members were
read after which the dedication Of The
service was held. \ patriotic addrcss
was given by Rev. NJ. O. lnton aud
also short program was given.
There are four stars placed on the
flag. The program wls as .ullow5.
Piano solo. Flossie Piukst1n
Readn. Edith Moore
Vocal solo, Ethel Moore
Refreshments of ice cream ana
cake were served
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Old Ccfins Now Valuable.

Old metal collins that have not seen
the light Of day for many years adorn
a vacant lot that is used as Junk
yard in Grass Valley. Cal. These grew.
some specters lying about on the
ground have been the cause Of great
deal of interest One Of these IL q
bronze affair that is worth several
times as much for junk now as 1t cost
when new 30 years ago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Jackie Visits Marseilles.

Pete Boyle. of Ottawa. who is Wis.
ltlnS his parents on a few day lety,
ot absence from he Great rakes Nav.
al Training school, spent a fen hours
in this city yesterday afternoon lie
was formerly employed at the Howe
& Davidson Office here
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27

II has been discovered that hemp
rope twisted In and ont If the links uf
m iron chain viii make the chain Inst
10 per cent longer by reducing friction,
aud save from one-ffth to ethlrd of
the price cf new chain.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
SPORTS
STANDING or THE CLUBS
AME RlCAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago, ,, Detroit, O..
New York. }; Boston. /
Cleveland, 80; St. Louie. a.
Washington, 3; Philadelphia. 2
Games Today.
Chicago At Detroit.
Philadelphia at Washington. two
games.
Boston a. New York
Cleteland at st Louis
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27

Does II take much money TO send
boy 10 college asked the Boob.
NO replied the Cheerful Idiot
ITS keeping him there that takes IN
coin"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Brother Writes From france.

Airs. L. \ Groves received let
Ter from her brother. Clarence knCed-
ier, who is somewhere in France,
1t icing somt -me since She has
heard from him iIs enlisted as a
mechanic, He says thai IT "a very
warm. the night, are very long sun
se's about $50 ami he thinks the
country there Is hur
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
MARSEILLES
MSS THERESA PHll4lNors.
Representing. Branch Office PhlIimore suildinu

Charles Goodrich and Eugene Tt
lev who have hcen visiting for the
-"st wees a The home NJ Mr. and
Mrs. Laws. Ner. 10 ChGco todaF tor
lew day, j with .he 'a;iers
brother.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN EVERY COMMUNITY TO SECURE
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

pursuant TO the of the President
and the Governor of this
ILLINOIS, acting under the authority the United states Treasury Depart
men nave called all taxpayers and Friday
June S give their subscriptions War
communities and the smaller towns and cities meetings will be held
the school houses at p m.
Inc school officers will conduct the meeting ench school house
keeping record of the proceedings reporting
sons present and the of War Savings
e The names Of absent and of
10 subscribe with their doing will
War Savings Stamps (Which United States Government Bonds
the same as Liberty Bonds) be paid during any
year 9ls but 1t Is Intended that subscriptions will be
on June 2S
The price of each War Savings Stamp depends month dur
ing which u bought During June each will
each Stamp will cost S and
1913 On January 1923 the Government the United
deem all War Savings Stamps $500 EACH
month In 1918 they were bought They
In IBIS than during the later months because the
has loaned his the Government
should buy later.
BY way Of illustration the following table:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
Progressive Motioo

The world moves 10 cycles"
YES, and It is fast getting to mn,o
ON motorcycles"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27

Trouble IL HE most practical teach.
CT IN The school of experience.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesteredays pesults.

Yesteredays Results.
Chicago, /; ST Louis. o.
New York, 9. Boston, o.
Philadelphia, /, BROOKLYN. 0
Cinclnnati-pittabureh rain.
Games Today.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
New YORK at Boston.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at st. Louis
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-27

YOU may Judge woman's character
D! tho men she does not Know,
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
BETTER TO Be IDLE
THANFREEzE, SAYS
LABOR SECRETARY

While many who are opposed to
the fuel order were declaring that
general labor unrest and strikes were
sure to follow. this view was not
held by the responsible officials OF the
American Federation Of Labor, Secre-
tary Frank Morrison, OF that organi-
ZAtion. seen as he was leaving his
home for headquarters today. said:
at looks to me as though IL was
far better for the workers to lose
Ave DAYS wages than to freeze to
death. and the latter condition threat
ems them II the fuel Is not conserved" >"
Reports that many heads OF indus
tries throughout the country intend
ed to appeal to the courts to prevent
the order being enforced caused no
alarm at fuel administration head
Quarters. There IL was stated that
the order. when issued. will be en-
tireIy embraced within the law ere
ating the fuel body and providing for
its powers. Violators will be liable
to a fine Of $4,000 and a years inn
prisonment. When IL was asked
whether this was not a very slight
penalty. and one that would be de-
fed. an official said:
to answer to the public fCG their Rc-
tiOn. President Wilson ha" approved
this plan because he believes that II
is necessary TO prevent very serious
disaster to the nation. TIE men who
defy him will answer to tie country.
As a matter OF fact TIE present
issue Is ubOve all law. 1te prOtec-
ton of it's citizens and the pTeServa-
tinn Of their lives and their health Il
the first TIquisite OF the Government"