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Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

The largest inheritance tax paid Into the office of the state treasurer in several months by Gordon Huffmas- ter, inheritance tax attorney, was that on the estate of Mrs. Donan Elm erson Thomas, wife of s. R. Thomas of Little Rock The tax was credited to Columbia county and was for S3,- 496.77.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
How's This ?

We offer $100.00 for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System
 Sold by druggists for over forty years Price 75c. Testimonials free.
 F'. J. Cheney 6 Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

oWtu oAiio-n II U nothing seemed to do me any good. A friend advised me to take Lydia D.
 Pinkham's V g e. table Compound. I did so and got re- lief right away. I can certainly re-
 commend this valu- able medicine to other women who suffer, for it has done Snch p0od
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
PimpIy Rashy Skins

Quickly soothed and healed by Cuti- cura often when all else fails. The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint- ment to soothe and heal. For free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

The Chamber of Commerce and Farmers Union will send delegation to Little Rock to ask that the next State Farmers Union convention be held in Heber Springs, next August.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

The Murfreesboro Messenger, pub lishd in Pike county, where what is probably the largest peach orchard in the world is located, says peach blos- soms are very scarce this year.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
Economic Move,

"SQ. you want to give up work. But can you afford to retire?"
 ''Yes, sir; Pm going to get married ,
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

gry at her husband that she refuses to talk back.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
STATE HAPPENINGS.

STATE HAPPENINGS. Encouraged by the success of tho
 Fourth Arkansas Regiment, and the bright prospects for the Fifth Regi- | ment, which is now being formed, Governor Brough sent a telegram to President Wilson, offering to raise a
 brigade of infantry by voluntary ser vice, providing there is corresponds ing decrease in the draft quota. Messrs. s. S. Hargraves, D. c. Webb and J. T. Sanders, representing Road Districts No. l and of St.
 Francis county, have appeared before the National Capital Issues Commit
 tee and have secured from this con- mistee approval of the issuance of road bonds for Districts No. 1 and 2 of St. Francis county.
 | The biggest gas we'll ever brought l in, in the extreme eastern Oklahoma milest west of Fort Smith, in Pitts burg county. The well is making from 35 to 40 million feet. The sand
 was found ct 1,600 feet.
 c. s. Russ of Southhaven, Mich, has written a letter to John H. Page, | state commissioner of agriculture, | stating he intends to start a muskrat ranch and asks for information con- corning the advantages of Arkansas for such an enterprise.
 At a meeting of the Executive Com mittee of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce it was decided to make an effort to secure the routing of the Bankhead Highway from Washington, D. C., to the Pacific coast through Texarkana.
 Adjutant General Lloyd England over the state recommending course of physical training for boys and girls in those schools that have al- ready introduced military training. The commissioners of Road District No. met and awarded the engineers contract for the building of the link in the Hot Springs-Mammoth Spring highway across Van Buren county to W. c. Height of Walnut Ridge. Candidates for state offices must file their pledges with Secretary of State Terral and pay their fees to Senator c. c. Calvert, secretary of the Democratic State Central Commit tee, on or before April 15.
 Following the food conservation movement and the governors request for the raising of potatoes, the Peni- tentiary Commission agreed to plant 60 additional acres in Irish potatoes in lieu of cotton.
 The machinery of the Philadelphia Milling Company is undergoing ex- tensive overhauling and much new machinery is being installed for the purpose of manufacturing flour substi- tutes.
 Secretary of State Terral has re- turned from northwestern Arkansas, where he has been campaigning for the War Camp Community Service fund. He said there were large crowds at every place he visied, and that the people are showing increased interest in all war work.
 Surveyors have started running the lines for a road from Marshall, in Searcy county, to Sylamore, in Stone county, via Big Flat, in Baxter county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Approximately a carload of four was returned to Greenwood merchants as a result of the anti-hoarding order of John s. McCord, food administra- tor of the Greenwood district.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
Proof Enouoh.

.sperfect imhecile, Is hep '.Why, If he married for money he'd get it."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Surveyors have started running the lines for road from Marshall, in Searcy county, to Sylamore, in Stone county, via Big Flat, in Baxter county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

She who loves and runs away may be sorry later on.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

sheriff and collector of Clark county. He is a brother of the late J. H. Alb raham, who was sheriff of that county for 25 years in succession.
 Ralph Morris of Mountain Home. a member of the Pig Club, made his first sale of thoroughbred hogs. He turned IS head of young Duroc-Jerseys for S270 spot cash.
 A series of meetings in the interest of the $3,O00,000 campaign of tho Southern Presbyterian Church are being held at the First Presbyterian Church at Camden.
 A service flag with six stars honor ing the members of the Tuckerman Baptist church who have enlisted in the army and navy has been raised at the church. The fourth shipment has been made by the Philadelphia chapter of the Red Cross. The total of knitted gar ments to date is 664, all knitted since last November Prof. c. A. Simmons, librarian at Hendrix College at Conway is con ducting a campaign in Faulkner coun- ey to obtain books for the library at Camp Pike.
 G. w. Arnold, farmer living near Everton, sold hog a few days ago to Clarence Potts, local stock deal CT, for s64.5O. The hog weighed 430 pounds.
 The Harrisburg School Board plans the erection of a new school building here this summer. It is expected to be completed for the opening in Sep tember.
 An order has just been issued by the War Department to w. P. Garri- son of Batesville for walnut lumber for airplane propellers.
 Ola Light and Gin Company is erecting a flour mill of 25-barrel ca- pacity. There is much wheat plant ed in this county
 The Exchange Bank of Stuttgart in it's statement March 20 shows depos- it's of $7S6,17213, as against $336- 799.49 last year.
 Mrs. F. A. Freeman, who lives near Lurton, came to Everton recently and saw a railway train for the firse time in 35 years.
 Mrs. H. A. Patillo, postmaster at Mountain Home has sold more than $6,000 worth of war savings and thrift stamps.
 Eighty-fve of the required 100 have been secured by Capt. A. L. Jones for the home guard to be organized at Conway.
 A company of Harrisburg capital ists has been organized to erect 50- barrel four mill and a large system gin.
 Strawberries are blooming around Coal Hill and it is expected that ber- ries will be ripe in three weeks
 The Junior Red Cross of the Ham burg High School secured 430 pounds of clothing for Belgian relief
 A landing place for aviators from Parks Field, near Memphis, will be established at Osceola.
 Fred Ward of Mountain Home Col lege is drilling the young women stu dents several mornings each week in military maneuvers and drills.
 The drive for the sale of Thrift Stamps has been very successful in Craighead county, fully $30,000 worth or more having been sold.
 Two large boxes of clothing were shipped by the women's sociat,es of the four churches at Fordyce for the relief of Belgian sufferers.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
FOR SICK HEADACHE TRY THIS MILD AND
 SURE REMEDY. FINE
 FOR BILIOUSNESS

Bilious headaches are due to inactive liver. Stir up your liver. get 1t working right again, get your bowels regulated, like a new person. Do this by taking BONDS LIVER PILLS, one each night for two or three nights. A large bottle costs only 25c at any drug store. They are mild, safe; never gripe, yet thorough in action.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

J. T. Abraham is a candidate for sheriff and collector of Clark county. He is a brother of the late J. H. Alp raham, who was sheriff of that county for 25 years in succession.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Secretary of State Terral has re- turned from northwestern Arkansas, where he has been campaigning for the War Camp Community Service fund. He said there were large crowds at every place he visied, and that the people are showing increased interest in all war work.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
IN MISERY
 FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She Was Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Oskaloosa, Iowa" For years I was simply in misery from a weakness and
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
|CutiCura Soap Is Ideal For the Hands
MILLIONS EARLY PLANTS

Leading Varieties. Onions and Cabbage, Postpaid 100 60c; 1000 e276 Sweet Potatoes 100 65c 1000 S300 Tomatoes Peppers Beets Egg Plants 100 76c; 800 s2 Write for prices on larger quantities.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

What delightful old world this would be if fussy people would only lose their tempers for good
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
When Your Eyes Need Care Try Murine Eye Remedy

bruggists or mail. Write for Free Rye Book.
 MURINE EYE REMEDY CO.,. CHICAGO
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
sians Fail.

March came in like a lamb.'' Not this year. It came in like !, meatless day"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Encouraged by the success of the Fourth Arkansas Regiment, and the bright prospects for the Fifth Regi- ment, which is now being formed, Governor Brough sent a telegram to President Wilson, offering to raise a brigade of infantry by voluntary ser vice, providing there is a correspond ing decrease in the draft quota.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Ralph Morris of Mountain Home. member of the Pig Club, made his first sale of thoroughbred hogs. He turned IS head of young Duroc-Jerseys for S270 spot cash.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
There Is No Art in Taking Medicin,

here Is NO Art m Taking Medicine.
 Just follow directions on every bot tie of 'Plantation" Chill Tonic and see how quickly those dreadful chills will leave you. It leaves the liver in healthy condition and yet contains no Calomel. Price 50c.-Adv.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

The machinery of the Philadelphia Milling Company is undergoing ex- tensive overhauling and much new machinery is being installed for the purpose of manufacturing flour substi- tuteS.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03
Ambiguous.

Ambiguous. Did they try the new play on the dog?" "Yes; it was bowling success"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Two large boxes of clothing were shipped by the women's societies of the four churches at Fordyce for the relief of Belgian sufferers.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Messrs. s. S. Hargraves, D. C.. Webb and J. T. Sanders, representing Road Districts No. 1 and of St. Francis county, have appeared before the National Capital Issues Commit tee and have secured from this con- miNtee approval of the issuance of road bonds for Districts No. 1 and 2 of St. Francis county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Following the food conservation movement and the governors request for the raising of potatoes, the Peni- tentiary Commission agreed to plant 60 additional acres in Irish potatoes in lieu of cotton.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

A series of meetings in the interest of the $3,000,000 campaign of tho Southern Presbyterian Church arc being held at the First Presbyterian Church at Camden.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

The drive for the sale of Thrii Stamps has been very successful i Craighead county, fully $30,000 wort or more having been sold.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

Candidates for state offices must file their pledges with Secretary of State Terral and pay their fees to Senator c. c. Calvert, secretary of the Democratic State Central Commit tee, on or before April 15.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-04-03

A landing place for aviators from Parks Field, near Memphis, will be established at Osceola.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF
 SUN DUE SATURDAY

The people of Arkansas have an opportunity tomorrow to see a total eclipse of the suun, the only total eclipse that will be visible in this country for 36O years.
 According to official maps pre- pared by astronomers, this section will not be in total darkness, the full shadow of the eclipse passing about 90 miles south. However, but little of the sun will be visible to'Aus and it will be almost dark here for few minutes at about 4:40 p. m.
 The big black shadow which will be caused by the moon swinging be- tween the earth and the sun will sweep across the country at an all most unbelievable rate of speed. It will cut a diagonal swath across the United States about 60 miles
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
AMERICANS ARE
 WHIPPING HUNS
Take Village of Torcy and Engage In Street Fighting, Exhibiting
 Wonderful Ability.
Associated Press Dispatch.

AsSOclaCeQ FreSS UlSpatcn.
 With the American Forces on the Marne, June 7.-American marines in second attack on the German lines late yesterday captured the vil- lage of Torcy and drove their way in- to Bourescher, northwest of Chateau Thierry. This morning they were holding Torcy against repeated coun- ter attacks and were pushing back the Germans through the streets of Bouresches.
 The American plan did not include the taking of Toriy but the marines were swept into it. They have driven out the Germans at one point, where an objective was not reached, on the right of the attack in Ralleau Wood, and fierce fighting continues.
 In fighting on the outskirts of Bouresches last night the Americans inflicted terrific casualties. Bayo- nets were used freely and American artillery performed magnificently in this operation.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
2sLIMITED SERVICE GROUP
 TO BE RE-EX AHMED.
Special to I Iependcnt.

SPCSAdl tO fA%fiC CRSlluCliL.
 Little Rock, June I'm list that has been made public showing the lative standing of the states on May 1 as to the proportion of regis trants in Class l, Arkansas stands 23rd. The state is led by nearly all of the Southern states. Illinois is first, and Nevada last.
 Local boards are directed to report to district boards and change in the status of registrants requiring re- classification. The boards are direct ed to proceed to re-examine all reg istrants placed in Limited Service Group e. Nearly every board in the state has registrants to whom de- ferred classification was granted by the district board when the local board is of the opinion that such de- ferred classification was not proper.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
SIXTEEN k|NsMEN
 FIGHT F0R FRANC.

J. D. Leger, the veteran travelif salesman for the Mississippi Wall, Paper Company, was in Newport t day. MT. Leger, who is native
 France, fought with the French arn during the Franco-Prussian war
 1870. After three months of acti service he was wounded and retire and following his recovery came
 America. At the beginning of U present war MT. Leger had sixtei nephews fighting for France. Fo of them were killed during the Bat of the Marne, one was wounded, al another taken prisoner. He now h nine nephews in active service, al receives mail from these relatiV every three months. MT. Leger | lieves the war will last about t years longer, and says the Americar will turn the tide in favor of the s lies. He says he thinks the worst V the fighting is over, but that Anne ca will suffer great losses of men fore the victory is won.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
GERMANS STILL
 HELD IN CHECK
Marines and French Have Thrown Enemy Back to Depth
 of More Than a Mile.
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSOclaCcQ freSS OlSpatCH. New York, June 7.-Allied troops are not only holding the Germans II check on both sides of the Champagne salient, but American marines ana the French threw back the enemy 70 a depth of more than mile in the sector northwest of Chateau Thierry, dominating positions captured by the Franco Americans which enabled them to continue their advance Thurs day evening and attain virtually all their objectives, early last night, ad- vancing their line which extended to a width of six miles between Gandelu and Belleau Wood. The French also advanced their lines near Longpont, east of Rets Forest
 The Germans delivered strong .lo- cal attacks on the east wing of the salient evidently for the purpose of outflanking Rheims, but without sue
 l cess.
 Except on the northern side of the Flanders salient, where the Germans made slight gain around Locre, their is little activity elsewhere on the western front.
 Berlin claims the capture of BLOOD o,.;coporc eSc rr,,pr o,,J 9 0(lC mo chine guns since May 27.
 German airmen dropped bombs on Paris Thursday night, but the casual ties were slight, one person being killed.
 Enemy submarines are still off the Atlantic coast. The British steam ship, Harpathian, was torpedoed off the Virginia Capes Wednesday. The !
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

A message this morning to MT. and Mrs George A. Hillhouse from Albert Bevans at Camp Beauregard, am nounced his appointment to lieuteI- ancy from the Third Officers Train ing School recently closed at San An tonia. For a young man twenty one in March of this year to receive 2 lieutenant's commission the 9th of June is an honor of unusual merit and his friends feel proud of his record and think he deserves it all for his hard work all these months.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
AMERICANS AND
 FRENCH ATTACK
Also the British Are Successful and the Enemy Sustains Losses At
 Hands of Allies.
Associated Press, Dispatch.

Associated Press, Dispatch.
 Paris, June 7.-American troops are fighting on the main battlefront and on the line of Torcy- -Bellcau and Bouresches have gained ground, the war office announces. In West Noy- on and Mont Didier the French were successful in local operations. The French captured the village of Le- port, north of the Aisne, and the vil- lage of Vinley, on the Marnc front. They also recaptured Hill No. 2O4 between the Marne and Rheims. The British regained a footing in the vil- lage of Bligeny, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
wide, which will run through parts of Washington, Colirado, Kansas, Okla homa, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missis- sippi, Alabama and Florida.
OFFICER IN QUARTER MASTERS DEPARTMENT
 REPORTED SLAIN.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, June 7.-Amoag those reported as recently slain in cction in France is Col. Bertrand l.. Clayton. He was personal friend of Major Henry Fredeman, assistant adjutant general, who served with him at Gal weston several years ago. He was an officer in the Quartermaster's De- partment, proving that that branch of the service is as hazardous as any other.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Newport friends have received an nouncements of the marriage Mon day, June 3rd of William Peter Mitch ell, of Memphis, and Miss Margare Nicely, of Neshoba, Tenn. MT. Mitch ell has spent the cotton season fo two or three years in Newport, an, has many friends who learn with in terest of his marriage.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
CHIEF CLERK OF BANK COMMISSIONER
 CALLED TO COLORS.
Special to Independent

Special to Independent
 Little Rock, June 7-Harry Pinnix of Murfreesboro, chief clerk in the of flee of the Bank Commissioner, has been called to the colors by the Pike county board, and directed to report next Monday. Three others from the office are in the military service. Ce- dric E. Pyle is flying in France Leonard Goodman is a second lieusen4 ant in France. T. E. Hervey is al Camp Pike.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
12,232 YOUNG MEN OF
 THE STATE REGISTERED
 WEDNESDAY, JUNE FIFTH

Special to Independent
 Little Rock, June 7.- Reports re- C, ived at the office of the adjutant general, was that there was total of 12,232 young men registered in the various counties of the state last Wednesday, Of these 8,83S s.-a white and 3,2OO are colored. Reports ffe-, Baxter and Sharp counties are not included.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

The Boy Scout Minstrel will go to Tuckerman this afternoon, where they repeat their splendid entertain ment given here two weeks ago. Be- sides the regular number of forty
 minstrel performers, a big crowd of their friends and admirers expect to go along to help boost things for them. Mrs. P. H. Van Dyke is the piano accompanist for the evening.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
NEW YORK GIANT OUT-
 FIELDER, BENNY kAUFF,
 WILL DON U. s. UNIFORM.

Associated Press Dispatch. Pomeroy, Ohio, June 7--Benny
 Kauff New York Giant outfielder has been ordered to report for mili-
 tary service June "A.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
WILL RECLAss|fY
 REGISTERED MEN
Provost Marshal Crowder Says Many In Class Four Should Be In One
 Or Two.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, June "A general revision of classifications under the selective draft act was started today by Provost Marshall General Crowder when he telegraphed governors of all states ordering investigations to de- termine the reason for the small num- Der of registrants in Class One in some localities.
 'Thousands of men now in Class Four should be put in Class One or Two," Crowder said.
 It is expected the encouragement will bring more than half a million men into Class One.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
NEXT ANNUAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING TO
 BE HELD IN NORTHWEST.
Special to the Independent.

Special to the Independent.
 Little Rock, June 7.-The Nation- al Editorial Association, in session at Hot Springs yesterday afternoon de- cided to hold it's 1918 meeting in the Northwest, at Seattle, Portland and Victoria
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, June 7-L. B. White, editor of the Benton Courier, was elected president of the Arkansas Press Association. Other officers elected are: Louis Spence of Piggott, first vice-president; W.B Williams of Brinkley, second president; J. M. Mcclellan of Rogers, third vice. president; R. o. Schaeffer, cores bonding and recording secretary; C.. A. Berry of Huttig, financial secre- tary; George Mason of ElDorado, J. H. Hand of Melville, or ator; Mrs. F. c. Creekmore of Hart ford, historian. Clio Harper of Little Rock is the poet laureate of the As sociation, having been elected at Fort
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Shanghai, June 7.-It is reported that General Semenoff, leader of the Anti -Bolshevik Siberiane forces, plans to disband his army and flee in- to Mongolia.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

In asking the people to Invest War Savings and Thrift Stamps, government is not asking them s- a paying basis.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Better to sacrifice luxuries than sacrifice lives. Sacrifice the luxur- ies-Buy War Savings Stamps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Fresh salted peanuts and more pea nuts at Newport Novelty Co. 35c pound. 39d3t
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Watermelons on ice-Newport N city Co, w. H. Dyer, Manager. 39
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
Casually List

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, June 7.-The casualty list today shows killed in action, sev- enteen, died of wounds, twelve; of accident, six; disease, seven; wound ed severely, six.
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07

Fresh cantaloupes and watermelons on ice at Newport Novelty Co. 39d3t
Newport daily independent., 1918-06-07
NEW SHIP RECORD MADE LAST MONTH

Associated Press Dispatch. Washington, June 7.-Seventy-one ships were launched during May, set
 ting a new record.