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The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-12-06
Christmas EUe
on Paint Rock
By C. M. MORRISON.

Funny what an idea will do t.
bunch Of folksi Take down In the
Paint Rock neighborhood as an Illus
tration. 1t is, or used to be, back
woods al. right, but you can hardly call
1t that any more Anyway, 1t is about
two whoops and a hoIler" over the
ridge. Another name the natives had
tor 1t around here was Happy Hol-
low" 80 called mostly because it
looked like 1t was anything but happy.
Mostly log houses over there, and
it's solemn fact that good many
OF them had stick and clay chimnoys
and were daubed with plain yellow
mud. Half grown youngsters there
went barefoot right through corn nth.
ering and up till hog killing time. old
Paint Rock was always pretty good
market for blockade whisky" and it
was even whispered around that they
made a pretty good article Of white
mule" in the neighborhood some
where.
1t isn't much wonder that the war
drives" paid mighty little attention to
these folks and yet they were as good
Americans as you ever saw. None of
that lodging the draft stun went with
them. They went and they went with
whoop. But their attitude seemed
to be that while they would take care
Of the lighting somebody also would
have to raise the money.
Most Of them were good workers, too,
but they had mighty little. They saved
next TO nothing. Thrift" was word
that you didn't hear in the Paint Rock
country down Happy Hollow" way.
They worked over here on this side on
|tne fafnn1, but they simply never had
Mai . TINA. And they weren't used
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-12-06
TRAINING
FOR BOYS and GIRLS
One Million Members Sought for
Episcopalian Sunday
Schools.
TO AWAKEN CONSCIENCEs
Hearts and Minds of Young Seen
as Fertile Field for Mes
sage of Nation Wide
Campaign.

To increase the number of boys and
girls in the Episcopal Sunday Schools
from 100000 to 100000 in three years
/ time is the goal set by the Church
School program of the Nationwide
Campaign of the Episcopal Church.
This is to be accomplished by the
children themselves under the direc-
ton of the rectors and Sunday School
officials.
While it is sought to raise more
than S42,000,000 in the Nationwide
Campaign to build more churches.
schools, hospitals, orphanages, recto-
ries and community houses it is far
more than mere financial drive. 1t
is campaign to awaken the con-
science of the church to face its new
obligations resulting sfrom the world
war and to carry the truths of relig-
ion to the minds and hearts of the
young.
Adherents to the Episcopal Sunday
Schools of the country will not be
sought in this program from children
attending other Sunday Schools, but
from among those who do not go to
any. Canon Gabriel Farrell. the exec
utive of the Sunday School program,
has set as the task of the recruiting
phase of the Nationwide Campaign
in the Church schools the bringing of
religious education to those who are
without it. Extreme care will be
taken not to draw children away from
other schools.
The recruiting campaign will fall
on Sunday. November 80, the Sunday
preceding the eveTy-member canvass Of
all Episcopal communicates for con-
tributions to the $42,OOO,O00 fund. On
that day certain boys and girls of the
individual Sunday Schools will be
sent out in pairs as recruiting Off
GERS They will be provided with a
list of children on whom they are
to call and with special enlistment
cards on which to enroll new pupils.
Former members of the church
schools who have dropped out will be
sought out and every means of persua-
sion used to induce them to return.
The recruiting officers-in fact, every
member of the Sunday School-will
be prepared for this phase of the Ma
tion-Wide Campaign program through
a period of preparation extending over
the three Sundays preceding recruit
ing day when the purpose of the cam
paign, the value of the Sunday School
and the reasons for enlisting others
will be discussed. ESSAYS will he nre
pared and read on these subjects.
On November 80 a pageant, or mod
ern mystery play, will be presented
by pupils in many Sunday Schools
in place of the regular Sunday morn
ings service. This will illustrate in a
dramatic way the reasons for the Ma
tion-Wide Campaign. the needs it is
to fulfill and the means by which
they can be filled and the part which
the Sunday Schools can play in the
campaign.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-12-06

TO the installment plan Of doing bust
ness. When the Paint Rock man had
finished a days work 1t was a case
OF pay me now with him when sun
down came
Just how the War Savings Stamps
idea ever got into Happy Hollow" is
a mystery. Doubtless the first citi-
zen who got it took it as curiosity. It
must have been at that. It wasn't
exactly money, you know. More of a
sort Of promise to pay, you see. But
somehow the idea of getting together
four dollars and some odd cents and
loaning 1t to the government away off
yonder at Washington, made hit.
1t undeniably did. The promise of
Uncle Sam to pay S. in cash on
given date sort OF fascinated the Paint
Rockers. You see, all their lives they
had been owing the other fellow or the
government or somebody money, and
this other-way-around thing pleased
and interested them. They began
reading the circulars about the War
Savings Stamps and Fostering the
nearest postmaster about them. Be-
fore they knew 1t they had been
formed into War Savings Society.
First thing you knew Paint Rock
er's social standing was being deter
mined by the number Of Baby Bonds"
that he had or was thought to have.
That Savings Society IL still doing
business and gathering in new mem
Der now and then. Folks over there
like to stack another stamp on top of
the ones they already have. A few Of
them are even beginning to eye the
Certificates now and again.
Christmas had always been pretty
hectic and frolicsome time over in the
Hollow" But the last time, instead
Of gathering into band that wandered
out Of the valley to disturb other folks
on Christmas Eve, Paint Rock had &
funny kind Of q Christmas I've cele-
bratiop. # Was Christmas tree with
3 w. s. 8. chapter to It. They held Il
n the little old school house that
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-12-06
INTEREST TALKS.

Sing song of Thrift Stamps,
Lay aside your coin,
For five and twenty w. S. s.,
The Savings League to join.
When the five years are ended,
Then the Interest will sing,
@See how money grows and grows
II saving you begin"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
.ata,,,oroas department

"A Hard creditor.-Many a Southern
darkey's mind is stored with bits OF
philosophy that are frequently as true
as they are quaint. Here is an in
stance: &.3
zone wintry day" says a Washing
ton man, II met an old darky in rags
,pfodding along. The cold wind beat the
many holes in his tattered garments.
Yet despite his evident poverty, he was
carrying a whole side of bacon on his
shoulderao,,,., ,,4s,G.. 80
"'Uncle,' l asked, why didn't you
spend your money on a warm coat in
stcad Of on all that baconT
"sWell sah.' said the old man, grave?
iy, when asks my back for credit l
gifts it,. Then, patting his stomach, ne
added:
but dis heah, sub. dis heah always
calls for cash."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
Puzzled On South Carolina Marriage

Puzzled On South Carolina Marriage
L Laws.-Tae South Carolina marriage
laws intermingled with the past no.
license law of that state has presented
problems which ,Burke's court Is un-
able to solve according to a Morgan
ton correspondent.
In a case against Frank Dees. who
is being claimed as their husband by
two South Carolina women, 1t appears
tina. one was married to him under
the new license law Of South Carolina,
while the other claims to have married
him years ago under the no-license
law.
The latest wife was able to present
copies of the license whereas the form
er could not, so the tangle was SO
great that the jury puzzled over it two
days and agreed that the South Caro-
lima law was too much for them and
were unable to render a verdict.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

Nothing to Fight For-The cartoon
ist tells us an anecdote about a husky
colored boy who was being urged te
enlist
swhaffo' should All 90 an be q
soldier?," he asked.
Strong fellows like you ought to
fight for their country" said the re-
cruiting sergeant.
..,yassah."" responded the negro, dat
kind o. talk is all right TO de fahmahs
LET Fem fight foh dey country"
.But why shouldn't you fight for
your country"
,"Me? All. amt got no country-Ah
was raised in. de city"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

2'.Her Own FauIt.-"You're a swindler
exclaimed Mrs. Cobb as she entered
the bird store. You're worse than a
Highway rober. You ought to be
ashamed of yourself to cheat poor,
irpocent woman the way you did. That
parrot ], bought of you last week is a
fraud. You said it was fluent taiker
and, YOU, charged me big price for
him. too and that bird hasn't said
single word since I got him. Not one
word. Do you hear me-? Not-one-
single-word!"
..Perhaps,",s suggested the bird
fancier mildly, "you didn't give him a
chance si,..s
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
JIG. WIBORN Ea4I Es'sIrr

- a. - - u. :.
W acres ne best farIn In nve miles
or Tirzall station. Level ianq, loo4
dwelling house with SIX roms. About
thirteen acres In timber, balance IN
cultivation. Has good orchard. Hair
mile oil Tirzah uepot. j nave snort
option On this place.. and II must be
SOLD at once. Look IL over ana come
ana tax with me. IL Is thc Slrorerty
OF J. c. Wallace;
134 sacres-Mofe or less. Properly
OF Mrs. 5. j. Barry. 100 acres In cui-
hvption; balance I'm timber. Has large
b&n six stalls and two sheds. This
Is very iino productive iand Two
mics ne Oh school.
W acros--Joins the land or r. 7.
Sandifer, G. b. Conrad, j. A.sConrad.
rms Is q very fine farm, much,of this
land tlaNcs 4 q pale .ot cotton 70 the
acre. nas from ~ 70 10 acressin Dot-s
toin iano. Fine state OF cuitwation:
twltn one OF tne pests pastures IN YORK
Sountl, iWot mics OF mcConneiis-
hiie. Dwetlmg house has four. rooms.
Sriee SoO per acre.
900 acIeI@Ihe properly OK MIS-.
aasgie ~ Oales near Betnany. Hisn
Schooi. D"e,ins VEN ~ mouse Two stories,
et& lvollis. loo,vov - sees ol soo0 saw
p,ian f;ft. ~ ,igIiss =, d.. ls ro oos'on iano'
tSS ooss Ma Ps' AZ, 4.
l68 acres--Mcre OF less, joining the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

A HIunder.-It was bathing time
and from the bedroom of twin boys
came the sound of hearty laughter and
loud crying. Their father went up to
find the cause.
Whats the matter up here?" he in
quired.
The laughing twin pointed to his
weeping brother. Nothing" he gig
gled; "only nurse has given Alexander
two baths and hasn't given me any at
ALL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
. Not ! I. Even a ,Po.teard.-The ne

q. u u
Not Even Posteard.-The new
postmaster was not having a yer!
happy time. besieged as he was by
crowd OF burly men all demanding
their letters at the same time.
At last one strode in and shouted
with. q voice of thunder: Have you
got any letters for Mike Hover"
"For who ?" snapped the postmaster
mike Howe, said! Don't you know
your Job or can't you talk English
Have you amy, letters for Mike Howe?'
The, postmaster took his glasses OF.
mo, II shaxe not" he, snorted;
neither for your cow nor anyone else's
cow!''s ID. j. .-4~ l., ~.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
SHARON, S. @.
A REALLY HELPFUL BANK

A Bank to be helpful to a commu-
nifty must at all times be ready ana
able to take care of every reasonable
call for banking accommodations. 1t
can only, lend money when tho other
fellow wants it and needs money. The
man with big balance doesn't need
to borrow. This bank Is hero ready to
furnish money to the man who has q
need for 1t and In every case 1t Is our
pleasure to meet such legitimate. calls
for funds. Tl-en too, we can serve the
man who has money and who doe, not
need to borrow. We can and will and
do take care OF his surplus funds
rendering 4 strict and accurate ac-
count of every transaction at the end
of each month. We also protect him
against accidental loss, fire and bur-
glary, then too Checking Account
paying by Checks the safe way to do
business. Let us have your account.
+ s. HARTNESS. Cashier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
Hard Luck Indsed.-A young man

Hard Luck Indeed.-A young man in
Chicago had lost his aunt. He seemed
so detected thereby that a friend
aware of the true situation, asked:
why do YOU look so sad: You
never appeared to care much for the
old lady"
81 didn't" said the youth dolefully
.bnt was the means of keeping heI
I'M a llunatic asylum for a number OF
years. She has left me all her money
ana now I have to prove that she was
OF sound mind"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

Let Him QUIT want to be ex-
cused," said the worried-looking jury
man, addressing the judge. II owe q
man five dollars that l borrowed, and
as he rs leaving town today for some
years I want to catch him before he
gets on the train and pay him the
money"
"You, are excused" returned His
Honor In icy tones. 81 don't want any.
body on, tho jury who can lie like that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
FANCY GROCERIES

- Z a i ..a. -s . =
You will eat the old reliable kinds Of
Groceries most of the time, but once
in while you want something Of the
EXTRA FANCY CLASS. We'll. when
you want this, class of Groceries you'll
find what you want at this store. For
instance we have
Colonial Pure Preserves Grape Lade,
Maiachino Cherries, White Chegries,
Plain and Stuffed Olives, Kctchup,
Premier Dressing, Horse Radislh Pre-
pared Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce,
Cranberry Sauce, Grape Juice, Sweet
and Sour Pickles, Peanut Butter,
Clipped Beef, NIincc Meat, etc.
If it Is something to cat and It is
good, VIC have it.
W. E. FERGUSON
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

Houns Poultryman.-The teacher
had recited The Landing of the Pill
grims. Then she requested each pupil
to draw from his or her imagination a
picture Of Plymouth Rock.
Most of them went to work at once
but one little fellow hesitated, and at
length raised his hand.
"Well, Willie, what is it," asked the
teacher.
please, ma'am, do YOU want us tc
draw a hen or rooster?'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

Trainmen, enginemen and yardncn
on government controlled railroads at
Los Angeles, who recently went on
strike in sympathy with striking en-
ployes Of the Pacific Electric, which
is not under government control have
been ordered to return to work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

.Eoonomieai.-The canny Scotchman
is, of course. a synonym for thrift.
Ian iAfacD about to leave on a
journey, proved no exception to tine
rule. t,ivl, e.
In his parting injunctions to his wife
he said; -"
moo, Janet, dinna forget to max wee
Sandy TAX off his glasses when he's
mo- lookin' through them"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
Il M. FER RGUSON
msthc Wylle building
NOTICE

A MEETING of the Stockholders Of
"A the Reynolds Cotton Mills Compa-
ny is called to be held at the Compa-
py's office, Bowling Green, s. C., on
Wednesday, the list day of October.
1919, at ZIP. M. for the purpose of in
creasing the Capital Stock Of said COM
pany to Eighty Thousand Dollars.
5sjf r. C. PATRICK, Presid dent.
Bowling Green. S. c., Aug. %, 1917
6S to- f5 At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

Sleeping Loud.-Mother: Where's
uncle, johnny"
Johnny: Hes upstairs. asleep"
Mother: ''Have you been upstairs to
see, then?"
Johnny: mo, mamma, hut I heard
kim; he's sleeping >out loud
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02
But the Question Returns

But the Question Returns.-As the
stagecoach careened toward the edge
OF the cliff, the timid tourist gazed
anxiously down at the brawling stream
500 feet below.
do people fall over this precipice
often?" she asked.
The driver clucked to his horses.
mo, madam" he returned placidly,
never but once"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-09-02

HORSES AND MULES.
STILL have fow young Mules and
Horses: also some Second Hand
Stock. VIII sell at Reasonable prices.
cash or credit. York No. 5.
80 If B. B. FERGUSON.
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
GOODBYE BACKACHE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box Of imported GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
tains about one dose of five drops.
Take them just like you would any
pill. Take a small swallow of water
if you want to. They dissolve in the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like a sponge does water. They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw off the
Inflammation which is the cause Of
the trouble. They will quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that backache,
rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gall
stones, gravel. "brickdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases of the bladder, kidney, liver,
stomach and allied organs. Your
druggist will cheerful1y refund your
money if you are not satisfied after a
few days use. Accent only the pure.
original GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules. None other genuine.-Adv,
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil has af-
lordcd relief in thousands upon thou
sands Of cases of lame back, lumbago,
Sclatica, rheumatism, gallstOnes, grav-
el and all other affections of the kid
neys, liver, stomach, bladder and al
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. 1t does
The work. 1t cleanses your kidneys
ana purilies the blood. It makes
now man, a new woman, Of you. 1t
frequently wards off attacks of the
oT'ad and fatal diseases of the kid
heyS. 1t often completely cures the
distressing diseases Of the organs of
'ne body allied with the bladder and
Hinneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
iinent, or "brickdust" indicate an un-
healthy condition.
DO not delay a minute if your back
aches or you are sore across che loins
or nave difficulty when urinating. Go
u your druggist at once and get q
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
f6B[I(@.
ROADS
Small Amount Money Expended Be.
cause of Desire to Conserve Labor,
Money and transportation.

prepared by the United States Depart !
ment of Agriculture)
Although $14,55O,OOO was available i
for expenditure on the post roads from
the federal aid road act, only $425,-
445 was paid from federal funds in the
highway construction season of 1918
on all projects. The reason for this,
according to the annual report of the
secretary of agriculture, was the
steps taken to conserve money, labor,
transportation and materials in high.
way work during the war, and at the
same time to facilitate really essential
highway projects.
In connection with the federal aid
road work, letter was addressed tc
each state highway department ask
ing that program of federal aid con-
structiOn be submitted at the earliest
possible date, in which would be in
cluded only those projects which the
state highway departments considered
vitality necessary to the transportation
facilities of the country.
At the request of the capital issues
committee, engineers of the depart
ment were made available for inspect
ing and reporting upon proposed high
way and irrigation and drainage bond
issues. Inspections were made of 1S1
separate projects, involving total bond
issues of $36912,396. An arrange
ment was made with the fuel admin
istration whereby highways of special
Importance should receive enough bi-
luminous material to provide for ade-
Quate maintenance, and, where neces.
sary, to permit construction and recon.
struction. From May 13, 1918. when
the cooperation became actively effec'
tive, until the close of the flsca1 year
2,235 applications, calling for $4,000,
900 gallons of bituminous ms terial
were received from states, counties ant
municipalities. Of this amount ap
proval was given and permits were is
sued for 5S,OOO,O0O gallons.
In order to coordinate the ac1ivitie:
of various government agencies, so fa
as they relate to highways; be ter t
conserve materials, transpo1 tation
money and labor; to eliminate delay
and uncertainties, and to provide posi-
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14

Truck Load OF Hot Bitunnous Con-
crete Being Dumped Ready to Be
Placed on Surface.
tive assista,~-e in carrying on vitality
effective highway work, the secretary
requested each Of the government de-
partments and administrations inter-
ested to name representative to serve
on council to deal with highway prof.
ects during the period of the war. AS
result, the United States highways
council, consisting of representative
from the department of agriculture,
the war department, the railroad ad-
ministration, the war industries board
and the fuel administration was
formed in June. During the first four
months of it's existence the council
passed upon about 5000 applica-
tions, involving nearly 100000 bar
rels Of cement, 3,25O,OOO tons of stone
1,14OOOO tons of gravel, 100000 tons
of sand, over 100000 brick, and
nearly 2O,OOO,OOO pounds Of steel, and
14OOOO,O0O gallons of bituminous ma
terials.
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
CaIome| Loses You Days Work!
Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guarantee! If bilious, constipated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist in town-your drug
rist and everybody's druggist has no.
tlced great falling off in the sale of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
rs place.
"Ca)omcl is dangerous and people
know il. while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
suits said prominent local druggist.
Dodson's Liver Tone is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't cost
very much, hut If it fails to give easy
relief In every case of liver sluggish
ness and constipation, you have only
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
An Attack Of Influenza
Often Leaves Kidneys in
Weakened Condition

Doctors in all parts of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic of in
fluenza which has visited so many homes.
The symptoms of this disease are very
distressing and leave the system in a rup
down condition. Almost every victim
complains Of lame back and urinary
troubles which should not be neglect
ed, as these danger signals often lead to
dangerous kidney troubles. Druggists
report a large sale on DR.. hlmer's
Swamp-Root which so many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack of grip. Swamp Root,
being an herbal compound, has gentle
healing effect on the kidneys, which
is almost Immediately noticed in most
cases by those who try it. DR.. kilmeI
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y, offer to send
a sample size bottle of Swamp Root, on
receipt of ten cents, to every sufferer
who requests it. A trial will convince
any one who may be in need of it. Regu
lar medium and large size bottles, fol
sale at all druggists. Be sure to mentor
this paper.-Adv.
Great thoughts seldom come il
lunches.
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
} ask for your money back.

to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting. purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
rake spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't gripe or cause in
convenience all the next day like vio-
lent calomel. Take a dose of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak, sick and nauseated. Don't lose
days work Take Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine, full OF
vigor and ambition.-Adv.
Jackson County journal., 1919-02-14
Permanent investment.

Every dollar spent in good roads is
a permanent, paying investment, peo-
pleizing public highways and promot-
ing legitimate traffic and travel be-
tween communities. Good roads make
near neighbors Of once distant
strangers.