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The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
LICENSE SYSTEM
 ID bE INSTALLED
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WILL OPERATE ARKANSAS
 GAS COMPANIES.
ORDERS EFFECTIVE AT ONCE
Must Apply For License By October Companies Doing Annual Busi- ness of $1oo,oo0 Or More
 Are Affected.
Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Gas companies doing an annual business of S100,000 or more will De operated by the government through a license system, J. F. McGehee, pres ident of the Clear Creek Gas & Oil Company, was advised by a telegram from Washington. The companies must apply for their license by Octo- Der 1 from the fuel administration at Washington.
 The order affects the Clear Creek Company. tae Twin City Pipe Line Company and the Fort Smith Light < Traction Company, all operating nat ural gas systems.
 The Clear Creek Company is now q defendant in two injunction suits to prevent the company from discoutin- uing gas service, while the fuel board has directed the company not to stop gas service to any local plant at work on war orders.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
PERSONAL.

Miss Florence Bulward of slens Falls, N. Y, nurse. has received war cross for bravery during action.
 Mme. Schumsnn-Heink, the singer. is in Chicago hospital suffering with exhaustion induced by too much open air singing.
 Albert Strauss of New York was an. pointed head of the war trade board to succeed Paul M. Warburg, resigned.
 John W. Davis has been appointed as ambassador 10 Great Britain. sue ceeding Walter Hines Page.
 William II. Wheeloek, as United States director of realty, will control all land deals made by the United States.
 Secretary Houston is just back in Washington from a tour of the west. and declares that the farmers are very enthusiastic over the approach ing Liberty Loan.
 Frank Bennett has been named as director of public buildings in Illinois by Gov. Frank o. Lowden.
 Stefansson, explorer, for the last five years in the Arctic regions, has arrived at Vancouver, B. c.
 Prof. Otto Schmeernkase. the de- Vlser of poison gas warfare, was among the prisoners, captured by the Americans at St. Mihiel.
 Miss Elsie Gunther, head of the fe. male bureau of the A. E. F, is back in New York, looking for 5000 women for overseas duty.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
GENERAL

An international labor congress at London declares for peace on Presi. dent Wilson's terms. but adds a few ether stipulations.
 Owing to the war, the dedication of the new Missouri capitol has been in. definitely postponed.
 King Christian of Denmark has be- slowed the grand cross of the Order CT Danneerog on Dr. Maurice Egan. American minister.
 Spanish influenza. more or less prev alent at Great Lakes training camp, is 10 be stamped out by the doctors.
 Seven more Americans have been awarded war crosses by the war de- partmcnt. They all made the supreme sacrifice, and medals will go to their nearest relatives.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Cincinnati police force is on strike for more money, and the home guards are doing the work
WAR RREXITlEs.

\ British steamer was torpedoed and sunk in the North sea and 5s ot the crew are missing
 Inhabitants of the cities along the Rhine are fleeing into Germany, fear ing an allied rush.
 Another Morse ship was shelled and sunk by German U-boats in the North sea.
 During the month of August the U. s. sent 3l8.000 first class soldiers to Europe
 A Portuguese ship was sunk in tho North Atlantic and B members of the crew are thought to be dead.
 The suggestions for peace put to the wounded in the American hospitals in France were met with a universal negative
 Two American ayiators were forced to descend in Switzerland from engine trouble, and are now interned.
 Washington officials are sure that Metz will fall to Pershing's men be fore their wonderful victory is fin ished.
 British losses for last week were 21,fo6, divided as follows: Officers, 2,2G5; men, 19,491.
 Before the Americans started in to wipe out the St Mihiel salient every hospital back of the line was in apple pie order and all the nurses and doc tors on the job
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

An old resident of Lake Village seeks to correct the impression that Lake Chicot was lower this summer than ever before and that the drouth ln Chicot county was record break CT. He points to the fact that in 1896 there was no rain in Chicot coun- ty from the 18th day of April until the Both day of August, and after that rain there was not another until the 23rd day of December The lake at that time was much lower than at any time this summer.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
kECROIOGIcAI

Cardinal Farley. 79, is dead of pneu. monia at his home in Mamaroneck. New York.
 Gen. Lloyd Wheat. so, hero of two wars, is dead at his home in Chicago.
 Philip ott, former mayor of Jeffer. son City, Mo. and wealthy, is dead at his home in that city.
 Henry Hamilton. well-known Eng fish dramatist. is dead at his home in London.
 Mrs Myron T. Herrick, wife of the former ambassador to France. is dead at Bar Harbor, Me.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Meets Death Fighting.

St Louis.-Forest D. Sebastian. e1 years old. of East St. Louis, one oe the soldiers who was pardoned Ly President Wilson, May I. after hating been sentenced to death by court-mar- tial for sleeping on duty in France. was killed in action July 20, accord ing to an official telegram received by his father
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
HiQher Express Rates.

hington.-Director General Me Adoo has approved the application ol the American Railway Express Com pany for further rate increases esu- mated to yield $23,67O,0 900 and has sent the proposal to the Interstate Commerce Commission for final aC tion. Public hearings on the matter will begin Tuesday, October 8.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
No Grains For Beer.

Washington. President Wilson signed proclamation prohibiting af- CT next October the use of any food stuffs in brewing beer and near beers except malt and hops. After Decem- Der 1 brewers must cease brewing al- together.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
German Towns Suffer.

Amsterdam. Allied airmen are daily bombing Cologne, Coblenz and other German towns, killing or injnf- ing many persons, says the Eiet Noll. The newspaper says the number of casualties published in German news papers is greatly less than tfe actual total. It adds that many residents of the towns that are being bombed are fleeing to Holland for safety.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Soldiers Health Good.

Washington = Health of American troops at home and oversease con tinues remarkably good. The surgeon general announced that for the two months ending August S1 the death rate of the entire army was 2.1S, con- pared with the death rate in civilian life of military age of 6.7.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
To Clothe the seioians.

Washington. = A second campaign for clothing for the 100000 men, women and children in occupied parts of Belgium and France will be con ducted by the American Red Cross during the eights days, beginning Sep tember 2I.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Protest Prohibition.

Washington. France in com munication transmitted by Ambassa- dor Jusserand, through the State De- partment to the Senate Foreign Re lations Committee joined Italy, Spain and Portugal in protesting against tho provision in the war prohibition bill 10 forbid the importation of wines.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Power Bill Reported.

Washington The emergency bill authorizing government control and centralization of electric power pants and providing for a fund Of s175,000,- GOO for new plants and extensions Vas ordered favorably reported by the House interstate commerce comnit- tee
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

A special United States Liberty Loan war exhibit train will visit Batesyille on Wednesday, October 3. under the auspices of the Liberty Loan organization or the Eighth Fed eraI Reserve District, and will be used as an advertisement in the sale of Inc Fourth Liberty Loan bonds.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Rin Brewery Offered

Washington. - The entire plant Of the Anheauser-Busch Brewing Com pany in St. Louis was offered to the government on the basis of an annual rental for the manufacture of muni- tions during the war. by August \. Busch, president Of the company.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Will Honor Fair Sex.

Washington. In recognition of the war work being done by millions of American women, Secretary or Treasury McAdoo has designated Sat urday, October 5, for observance in the fourth Liberty loan campaign as "Women in War Work Day.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Must Conserve Paper.

Washington. Fifteen per cent re- duction in the consumption of print paper by agricultural periodicals, be- ginning October l, has been ordered by the Pulp and Paper Section of the War Industries Board
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
New Army Builcinus.

Washington. The present teDt camp at Camp Mills. Long Island, N. r., will be converted into canton ment for approximately 50000 sold iers. the War Department announced.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Officials of the United States food administration at Washington have declined te accept the suggested prices Tor cotion seed of the committee of prodRcers and crushers. which was wired them as a result of joint meet- ing of those interests held at Little Rock.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Germans Need Soldiers.

Washington. - Apparently in des- perate need of man power. Germany is cutting down the garrisons main tained heretofore in Poland and sent. ing the troops to the front
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Says Germans Are Hungry.

raris.-A neutral diplomat, who has just passed through Germany, where he stayed few days. says the food situation in Berlin is so bad that for eign diplomats subsist exclusively fn provisions sent to them
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Germans Now Attackino

With the British Army in France. - The continuous efforts of the enemy to dislodge the British from their po- sitions about Ephey. which graYeiy threaten the Hindenburg line. has re- suited in hard local fighting.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Germans Want Peace

Amsterdam. Peace demonstra. tions organized by Social Democrats were inaugurated at Essen and Co. logne and in large number of towns in Saxony according 10 dispatch from Cologne the Dutch newspaper
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
PC Ships Launched.

Washington. - Twenty-six ships, with a dead weight tonnage of IT, 520. were delivered to the Shipping Board by American yards during tho first 13 days of this month.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Ionnane of 1.atf.ooo Tons.

Washington. - Ship tonnage actual ly delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corporation so far this year amounts to l,811, 900 tons, with 2.5S6.000 tons launched and keels laid for 4,103,00
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Aviator Is Cremated.

Toronto. = When his macfine caught fire while flying more than 1o,- GOO feet in the air near Leaside camp, Cadet Henry C. Saunders was burned to, death.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Less than half of Sebastian eounty.s Sl.269, 900 assessment for War Say ings Stamps has been purchased and less than four months remain for the county to. attain the goal which has been pledged
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
35-Cent Cotton Urqed.

Austin, Tex.-Governor Hobby ask ed that the price of cotton be set not lower than 8 cents. in telegram to President Wilsen.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The State Highway Department fas completed plans for a north aud south road to be constructed in Scar cy county east of Marshall The road will be about 13 miles long, of graded dirt, the cost of which will be apout s30,000, including three steel bridges.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Hermitage City Council has passed carfew law forbidding boys under IS years of age to be on the streets after s D. m. and all older men from being on the streets later than 1s D. m.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Charley Ross of Searcy has rec ord-breaking sweet potato patch. It is one acre, and from two rows he has already netted $44. If the pres ent price continues he will clear $700 on the acre.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Japanese Cabinet Quits.

Tokio.-The Japanese Cabinet head cd by Field Marshal Count Terauchi, which had held office since October. 1916. resigned.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27
Red Cross To Russia.

Tokio.-The American Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A. are planning greatly to extend their operations in Russt
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

More wheat will be produced in Sc bastian county next year than ever before, according to c. M. Tuggle, County agent Three-fourths or the farmers have already prepared for a crop, he says.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Crawford County Levee Board awarded to c. T. CaZort. of Harold ton, a contract to build 2,740 feet of levee below Harroldton at bid Of s16,541 The work is to be completed in 90 days.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Fort Smith Garment Company has been awarded contract by the War Department for pants and jump CTS that will keep the plant busy for an indefinite period The contract calls for 5000 garments week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Chadley Crosby of Cushman, who is serving the country in France. writes from France that is happy and would rather be on the battle front living on bread and water than back in the states with plenty
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Nearly barrel or peach stones, prune seeds and nuts are being col leeted at Fort Smith daily and are be ing forwarded to New York, where their oils and acids are extracted and are used in making gas masks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Cotton pickers are in great demand fat Hermitage. The farmers are pay Ting $1.25 for picking, as the high price is rushing cotton to the mar ket.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

An aviation landing station was es- tablished at Forrest City when Cap tain Harney, aviation instructor at Eberts Fields, near Lonoke, with Lieutenant Lomack, alighted for the purpose of seeking a site
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Cotton around Augusta is opening rapidly and the crop is said to be better than in any part of the state. A number of bales have been brought to the gin there.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Batesville is troubled with garden thieves. Many who have secured lots outside of the city limits and have raised war gardens are now complain ing that their vegetables are being stolen.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The United Oil Mills at Ashdown have closed down their plant, having finished their crush for the season. The mill has run continuously since October 1, the longest crush in the history of the mill
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Pine Bluff Red Cross chapter cared for 6.432 soldiers during the month of August, according to re- port made recently.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

A revival has closed at Jamestown, about two miles from Clarksyille, in which there were 134 professions.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Hal Vaughan, who has been boring for oil on the Asa Bell place, two miles south of Lockesburg, reports that he has struck oil and gas and expects developments.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Rogers Camp No 13213, Mod ern Woodmen of America, is making rapid progress in it's membership cani- paisA for class to be initiated on Oe. tnher
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The sixth annual Southeast Arkan sas Fair will be held at Warren Octo Der to II. The fair this year wili take the form of a big patriotic rally and the entire program has been ar ranged with this end in view.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The citizens of Calico Rock are making arrangements to hold a tri- county fair next year, including Full tono, Baxter and Stone counties.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

It is probable landing fields for air planes will be prepared at Malvern and Hope. Both towns have received from representatives of the War De- partment rules for laying out fields
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Castor beans planted for the air craft department are beginning to ma ture in various parts of Ouachita county.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Dale Hickerson of Batesville re- ceived German helmet, which was sent to him from France by his brother, Ralph Hickerson, who picked it up from a battlefield.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The s. I. A. has arranged for seven number Lyceum course at Ozark for the fall and winter. The first number will appear in October.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Turner bedding factory of Pine Bluff, which was destroyed by fire early in July, will be rebuilt at once.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The surgical dressing committee of the Independence county Red Cross chapter which has been taking vaca- ton during August has opened for work again.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Twenty-Five mercantile houses in Hope have signed an agreement to abolish free delivery of dry goods. Free delivery will be continued by grocers in Hope
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Calico Rock fair will be held here on October 9 to II. The fair is for the benefit of Izard Fulton, Stone and Baxter counties. An exhibit build ing has been erected.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Boy Scouts of Coal Hill have sold $309 worth of War Savings stamps to date.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Deputy Sherin c. R. Benson shows the collection of $1s1.54S for the past year in Ouachita county.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The Fort Smith Light & Traction Company's quarter of a million dollar addition to its new power plant at Fort Smith has been placed in opera ton.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Presiding Elder B. l.. Milford has returned to Batesville from Mountain View, where he conducted a revival.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

An effort is being made in Bates vile to collect carload of paper 10 be sold for the local Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. work
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Dr. w. s. Lacy and E. F. Parsons are in Washington in an effort to se- cure the student training corps for Arkansas College at Batesville.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Omaha raised her quota of 1925 for the Girls Industrial School and Wo- mans Reformatory in few minutes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

Nearly q barrel or peach stones, prune seeds and nuts are being col leeted at Fort Smith daily and are be ing forwarded to New York, where their oils and acids are extracted and are used in making gas masks.
 Batesyille is troubled with garden thieves. Many who have secured lots outside of the city limits and have raised war gardens are now complain ing that their vegetables are being stolen.
 The United Oil Mills at Ashdown have closed down their plant, having finished their crush for the season. The mill has run continuously since October i, the longest crush in the history of the mill.
 An aviation landing station was es- tablished at Forrest City when Cap tain Harney, aviation instructor at Eberts Fields, near Lonoke, with Lieutenant Lomack, alighted for the purpose of seeking a site. The sixth annual Southeast Arkan- sas Fair will be held at Warren Octo- Der s to II. The fair this year witi take the form of big patriotic rally and h1 hos hann r- ranged with this end in view.
 The Rogers Camp No. 13213, Mod ern Woodmen of America, is making rapid progress in it's membership canl- paiYA for class to be initiated on Oc. tober s.
 The Calico Rock fair will be held here on October 9 to II. The fair is for the benefit of Izard, Fulton, Stone and Baxter counties. An exhibit build Ing has been erected. It is probable landing fields for air planes will be prepared at Malvern and Hope. Both towns have received from representatives of the War De- partment rules for laying out fields. Twenty-Five mercantile houses in Hope have signed an agreement to | abolish free delivery of dry goods Free delivery will be continued by grocers in Hope
 Dale Hickerson of Batesville re- ceived German helmet, which was sent to him from France by his brother, Ralph Hickerson, who picked it up from a battlefield The s. l. A. has arranged for a seven number Lyceum course at Ozark for the fall and winter. The first number will appear in October.
 The citizens of Calico Rock are making arrangements to hold a tri- county fair next year, including Full tono, Baxter and Stone counties.
 The Turner bedding factory of Pine Bluff, which was destroyed by fire early in July, will be rebuilt at once.
 The Boy Scouts of Coal Hill have sold $309 worth of War Savings stamps to date
 The Fort Smith Light & Traction Company's quarter of million dollar addition to its new power plant at Fort Smith has been placed in opera ton.
 An effort is being made in Bates vile to collect carload of paper 10 be sold for the local Red Cross and r. M. C.. A work.
 Presiding Elder B. l.. Milford has returned to Batesville from Mountain View, where he conducted a revival.
 Hal Vaughan, who has been boring for oil on the Asa Bell place, two miles south of Lockesburg, reports that he has struck oil and gas and expects developments.
 Castor beans planted for the air craft department are beginning to ma. ture in various parts of Ouachita county.
 Deputy Sherin c. R. Benson shows the collection of $1s1.54S for the past year in Ouachita county.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

The White River Baptist Associa- ton. which was recently held at New Hope church, donated carload Of produce to the Baptist orphanage at NJ onticello.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

. William F. Garman. living near
 Rssyille. raised 479 bushels of wheat and 22s bushels of oats this year, hringing him about $1,000.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

County agent Three-fourths or the farmers have already prepared for crop he says.
 Cotton around Augusta is opening rapidly and the crop is said to be better than in any part of the state. A number of bales have been brought to the gin there.
 Cotton pickers are in great demand Aat Hermitage. The farmers are pay Ting $125 for picking, as the high price is rushing cotton to the mar ket.
 The Pine Bluff Red Cross chapter cared for S,432 soldiers during the month of August, according to a re- port made recently.
 A revivaa has closed at Jamestown, about two miles from Clarksyille, in which there were 134 professions.
 The surgical dressing committee of the Independence county Red Cross chapter which has been taking vaca- tion during August has opened for work again.
 pr. w. S. Lacy and E. F. Parsons are in Washington in an effort to Sc. cure the student training corps for Arkansas College at Batesville.
 
 Omaha raised her quota of $25 for the Girls Industrial School and Wo- mans Reformatory in few minutes. The White River Baptist Associa- ton. which was recently held at New Hope church, donated carload Of produce to the Baptist orphanage at Monticello.
 . William F. Garman. living near aRSsville. raised 47s bushels of wheat and 225 bushels of oats this year, bringing him about $1.000.
 More than $500 has been collected at Forrest City in support of the ~Ciye-a-bushel" fund campaign.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-27

More than $500 has been collected at Forrest City in support of the ~Ciye.srbushei'' fund campaign.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

BY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE AND WIFE.
unfurnished apartment. two or three rooms,
kitchenette bath. Address BOX 292-E. Star
Evening star., 1918-08-07
WANTED-sUBURBAN BOARD.

IN SUBURBS, Chevy Chase preferred. room
and board wanted by desirable couple, both
employed: references exchanged. Address Box
3a6-E, Star office.
Evening star., 1918-08-07

HIGH DRY ENGLISH BASEMENT LARGE
rooms kitchenette; private lavatory with seat:
hall and closets; completely furnished lot
water heat and gas; apartment house. close in.
cool in summer and warm in winter: party
buying furniture will turn over Lease: cheap
rent; private entrance. Post Office EoN 1873 Sc
Evening star., 1918-08-07
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MOUNT FOREST INN, PEN-MAR. PA.-Good
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Write for rates. Mrs. Belle F.. Stoler.
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RURAL HOME-ON WEST RIVER. ESTAB-
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Bath, acetylene gas lighting, salt water bath
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