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The Little River news., 1920-07-24
COURT IS SCENE OF KILLING
White Man Stays Negro Whose Wife
 Attacked Him With Knife.

Morilton, July 21.-While he was being tried yesterday morning in the court of Mayor Calvin Sellers at Nor rilton Clarence Babb, negro, was shot and instantly killed by Wood Me- Arthur, white. Babb had been charged with disturbing the peace by cursing McArthur Monday. McArthur armed with baseball bat, chased Babb, but was unable to overtake him.
 Mayor Sellers had just announced that he would fine Babb when the ne- gro's wife stepped behind McArthur and stabbed him in the neck. Babb then got out of his chair and reached into his pocket to get his knife. Be- fore he had a chance to use 1t, Mo Arthur fired twice. One shot went wild, but the other struck the negro in the forehead. The weapon was a 38-caliber revolver. An open knife fell from Babb's pocket when he fell to the floor.
 Babb's wife immediately was arrest ed on a charge of assault with intent to kill. McArthur's wound is said to be not serious.
 Coroner w F. Morris conducted an inquest a. short time after the killing, the jury returning verdict to the ef- feet that the staying was justifiable.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

The farmers are having a little rest now since the cultivation of their crops has been finished. They deserve a vacation if there ever was a man tha. does, after spending several months at hard work in their crops with the worst of weather coud tions. bundle up the family and spend q while camping and fishing on the river or go to see the wife's kin folks. No matter how busy a man is, he should take a few days off from work and get little recreation and a change of scenery. If you Stay on the job 12 months in the year you will get stale and can not do justice to your self and family.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

According to information from the northern end of the county the farm CTS are pretty busy this week har- vesting their crop of cantaloupes. One man is reported to have sold $170 worth of melons from an acre and a half, and is still marketing them. The Winthrop growers have shipped five or six cars, and the melons are just be- ginning to ripen now A small melon patch for ready money at ths season of the year, will save the cotton money patch for ready money at this season when money is scarce and hard to get and every farmer could raise a small patch of cantaloupes and have plenty of money for vacation.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
B. Y. P. II, PROGRAM.

B. Y. P. U. program for July 18th: Song 169; sentence prayer; scripture lesson by Beth Cowling; leader, Mrs. c. A. Bishop; What is soci9l pro- blem, by lola Turner: What are some of these problems MT. DuLaney; The challenge of these problems, Agnes Bowling; The challenge to our Chris tianity,e MT. Dodwen; How may these problems be solved? John Henderson; i; The great need, Mrs. Cobb; What can our union do? Mrs. Bishop; song 325; :; closing prayer, Bro. Wales.
 T. J. Webb was here from Winthrop Friday morning.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
COTTON IS LOOKING BETTER
Rain This Week Was of Benefit to th&
 Crops Over Arkansas.

Little Rock. July 23.-(SpeciaD- temperatures were rather high during the past week, night temperatures low the mean being about normal Rather heavy rains were reported in the nor thwestern portion where they were most needed, light to moderate rains in other portions.
 The weather was very favorable for cotton which made excellent pro- gross in all portions. It is blooming and putting on bolls rapidly except in the extreme northern portion where 1t is just beginning to bloom. Boil wee wills are doing some damage in some extreme southern counties, but none to speak of elsewhere. The crop contin- ues to improve and is now in good to very good condition except in a few eastern and southern counties.
 Early corn is improving some re- porting much better than expected. The crop is nearly matured and@is very good in nearly all portions. There is a large acreage of late corn, and con- ditions have been unus ually favorable for it. Moderate rains in most of the rice belt aided in irrigation and the crop is generally good to excellent.
 The weather was favorable for mea- dows, pastures, potatoes, sweet pota- toes, truck and fruit Some late pota- toes have been planted, sweet potatoes are doing very we'll, cantaloupes are being marketed and tomatoes and truck of all kinds are plentiful.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
CLOTHING TO BE CHEAPER
Prices are Coming Down Shortly,
 Says A. G, BlackmOre.

Chicago, July 20.-Clothing prices are coming down shortly, according to A. G. Blackmore, of the business ex- tension department of the Retailers Commercial Union. who today com mented >on the fact that the 300 buy CTS from small towns in 22 states here were not closing many orders,
 Buyers will order few things now and duplicate in two or three weeks when they can get reduction" he said. "The buying so far has been very light because prices are coming down."
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Oak kiIl Literary Society
 Held important Meeting

Oak Hill, July 21.-(SpeciaD The Oak Hill literary society met July It and had their first meeting this year. A very interesting program was rem , dered by all who took part The most entertaining number was song Billy Goat by Miss Freeman and Louise Keener. We were very glad to have the visitors with us, and appreciate visitors coming and being with us at any time. We adjourned to meet next Friday, July "A. Our program will be as follows:
 Song by the school. Recitation, Arthur Flemmings.
 Recitation, Gracie Payne.
 Story, Pearl Owen. Reading, Bessie Owen.
 Composition, Eva Hinton. Recitation, Pearl Hinton.
 Song, School Days" Maude Hin- ton, Ola Shafer, Nellie Kelley. Story, Hattie L. Mccall. Debate, Resolved that the work of the farmers is more important than that of the merchants; affirmative, Eu Hinton, Carl Pierce; negative, Hazel Pierce, Charles Smith.
 Recitation, Ophelia Shafer.
 Funnie sayings, Stephens Kelley.
 Readings Louise Shafer.
 Song, Till we Meet Again. Eula Love.
 Story Onie Payne.
 Recitation, Hazel Love.
 Essay, Elizabeth Wood.
 Song, by the school
 The officers are:
 President, William Shafer.
 Secretary, Della Flemmings.
 Treasurer, Pearle Owen.
 Critic, Elizabeth Wood.
 Program committee, Ola Shafer. Maude Hinton, Stephens Kelley.
 Sergeant at arms, Eula Hinton.
 Reporter, Maude Hinton.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

On every corner now you hear the remark "that if we can only have two or three wks of dry-hot weather you will see some mighty good cotton this fall" The man that planted just the amount of cotton that he could cultivate, and no more. has fair crop of cotton as a general rule. The man that planted large acreage. expect ing the best of weather conditions and who expected to secure extra labor to do his chopping, has very poor crop this year. The man who plants just an average acreage is the man who will win in this state. With labor so scarce and expensive 1t would be we'll if we had more small family farm CTS" in Little River county.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

Just take peep through the items of the news from rural districts, if you wish to see what is really going OF i'll the county. These correspondents are the real news gatherers for the rural districts of the county, where the 1ockbone of our population reside. They are always ready to herald the news of crops and other items of in- terest In every community i. will be noted that they report that crops are looking good
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Content With Little.

"It seems to me-" said Marine. with the wisdom that the simple in heart acquire with pain and travail, "that in happiness Is If she loves. Being loved doesn't make her so. .. Loves fire, so 1t must have fuel to keep 1t alight, but a woman's fire needs very little and that Is rather good thing perhaps. for she seldom gets much."- 'The Journey Home" by Sybil Leth- bridge.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Unpieasant BedfeIloW.

In California and on the staked plains in Texas where the nights are cold, it is the rattlesnake's custom to crawl between travellers blankets and snuggle up close to him till mOrn- ing. Numbers of them are killed in camp every year by soldiers campaign. ing in that section; but as the rattle snakes seldom abuse hospitality by biting the sleeper, few accidents hap pen. Still, there are men who, when out on a hard march, prefer to sleep alone.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For Prosecuting Attorney,

We are authorized to announce c. E. Johnson as a candidate for Pros- ecuting Attorney of the Ninth Julicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Geo. R. Steel, of Ashdown, as can didate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce J. M. Jackson, of Howard county as can didate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries, in August.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Sea serpents Numerous.

There are plenty of sea serpents, and of all snakes they are the most venomous. In tropical waters they are vastly numerous, especially in the In. dian ocean, where they are often seen literally by hundreds, swimming at the surface of the water. They are six to eight feet long, very fierce and will commonly attack human beings. Their bodies are fiat, and almost wholly filled by the lungs.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Why Hiah Noon Weddings.

All of us frequently use expressions of which we do not really know the meaning. Did you. for example, know that noon is the traditional hour for a wedding ceremony because in the olden days in England the bridegroom could not be relied upon to be sober any later ill the day than this hour?
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

Summary: Runs, Wakin, Babbs, Oliver, Orrison, O'Neal, Collins two. Draper, Medley two and Propps.
 Stolen bases, O'Neal, Collins and Medley; base on ball Rumsey one; hit by pitcher Rumsey one; struck out by Rumsey 5; by Propps. 9; umpires, Lambright and Pierce.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

About the easiest thing to start now is excitement over an oil well. Just whisper that good indications of oil has been found in some section and look out for the crowd of oil scouts and oil fans Let them get excited, that is the way to develope a wild cat territory There is oil under the surface of Little River county soil, and all it's needs is development.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
1actful Younpster.

Mother bought a box of candy. but 1t was nearly dinner time so would not give any to Sonny. While waiting for the dinner bell to ring sonny said {: Mamma, let's play store." Mother was willing, so the child went on with his game of make-believe. Said he: "This room will be the candy store. You be the clerk and I'll be buying, but, oh, mamma, let's have real candy!"
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Be Truthful Always,

He that is habituated to deceptions and artiflcialities in trifles, will try in vain to be true in matters of impor- tance; for truth is thing of habit rather than of will. You cannot In any sudden and single effort will to be true if the habit of your life has been in- slncere.-F. w. Robertson.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
ASHODWN WINS 1; LOSES 1
Asbdown Won One Game Off TeXar-
 ana and Loses One This Week.

Texarkana defeated the local team here Tuesday afternoon by score of five to two Mobley pitched well for the local, holding the hard hit ting aggregation from Texarkana to 8 hits. striking out 13 and not issuing a single pass. The game was lost. by errors on the part of the infield with one boble in the outfield. The score should have been to 1 in favor of AshdoWn as only one run was earned off Mohley. Drapers work featured for the locals. He got two clean hits and was robbed of another by an all most impossible catch by centerfielder McCollum of the visiting team. This was possibly the greatest catch ever The batteries were. Texarkana, Evans, for the visitors pitched good game. The batteries were Texarkana, Exams, Deprato and Mills; Ashdown, Mobley and Phillips; umpires Pierce and Lambllght.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For Tax Assessor.

The News is authorized to announce H. W. Gray as candidate for Tax As- sessor of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic pri. maries, August 10th.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For County Judge.

The News is authorized to announce Judge P. M, McCord as candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge, subject to the Demo- cratic primary, August 10.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Bad TempN.

It 10 aa almost invariable Suie that complaints are mutual There arc tws sides tS every bad temper. The truth is. bad temper is due less to the se- curreace ef irritating things than to the occurrence sl things ts irritable peoDlA
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Locals Take Second Game.

Texarkana overjoyed with the victory of Tuesday, came back Wednesday with the avowed intention of making it two in a row, but were dealt a staggering
 blow and emerged from the game with the small end of a 9 to ? score. Tues day night the strategy board of the To- cal teanl held consultation and after agreeing that something was wrong decided on a few shifts in the team. Collins displaced Thomas at second base, and the out field was rearrang- ed. The new arrangement seemed to strengthen the team as a whole. The boys hit in pinchs. something they have been unable to do heretofore. O'Neal was possibly the outstanding star of the game His fielding was faultless and the manner in which he had the boys fighting all the way was admirable Collins at second base played a good game although he made two errors, he was in the game from the start until the finish. Orrison, Medley and Cobb hit best for the To- calls. The whole outfit were on their toes and played one of the best games that they have played this season. The hox cooro folIows.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For Circuit and Chancery Clerk.

The News is authorized to announce Jamie H. Williams as candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit and Chancery Clerk and Recorder of Little River county. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries, August 10.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For County and Probate Clerk.

The News is authorized to announce R F.. Huddleston as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk of Little River county, subject to the approval of the Democratic voters on August 10.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Mas,,s saersd h Norway.

The magpie Is, or was. held to be sa- cred in Norway. and whoever lifted hand against 1t promptly brought down . curse not only upon himself, but on his family, relations. intimate friends. live stock and household goods.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
For Representative.

The News is authorized to announce C. E. Gauldin, of Jeff Davis township, as candidate for Representative of Little River county, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primaries, in August.
 The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of Dr, W. M. Lambert of winthrop for the office of Repres- entative of Little River county, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary, August 10.
 We are authorized to announce T. J. Webb as a candidate for Representa- tive of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, August 10th.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
lished Wednesdays and Saturdays.
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Prof. T T. c. Anderson as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, sub feet to the action of fthe Democratic primary, August, 1920.
 We are authorized to announce E. M. billiard as candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary,
 We are authorized to announce Add $. Fellows as candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Little River County, subject to the action os the Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Fer ris L. Morgan of Foreman as can didate for the office of County Treas urer subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
To the Democratic Voters of the Ninth Judicial Circuit:

It will be impossible to you pr 10th, that engaged further that finances will campaign therefore taking this method making this solely qualifications criticisms against either of think that unfortunate that MT E. all his and campaign thunder the giving history his experience in the practice this circuit Do know or felony case ne most important of people look to for the lection their personal and, property rights required highest talented best paid lawyers of the of active practice and criminal laws peculiarly qualify for this position opponents urge nominated for the Steels have already held oce held office and have ambitions just young do not think it should make people whether father has made success If I worthy, entitled the consd eration as any other boy
 Mr. Johnson states received 0OO public funds but he statements will withdraw from the would be disqualified election of Prosecuting Attorney letter he consulted Attorney General legal adviser gave dsqualiy addition Arbuckle's opinion Hal L. Norwood J. Alley Lake, Col W. M McPhetridge and prominent held that would not disquay father Remarkably strange that this until candidate office this is the law do not think that father would give fair deal why have they not long ago raised the question?
 As stated above given life Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and that qualified and titled to promotion elected my office that will not have to regret having helped
 Respectfully.
 GEORGE STEEL,
 Candilate for Prosecuting Attorney
 Ninth Judieial Circuit of Arkansas.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22
As Soon as May Be-

There is a general disposition
to provide for the return of the
roads under conditions which
would be fair to shippers, en-
ployes, investors and the public.
The war necessities, which put
roads under Government con-
troll and entailed huge deficits in
their operation, are over, and a
sincere effort should be made to
restore normal conditions, and
to give the roads a fair chance to
sustain themselves. Boston
(Mass.) Herald.
Yet certain elements appre-
herd that q further increase in
transportation charges would be
forthcoming when the roads are
turned back to their owners.
The added cost of operation as
we'll as the capital required for
imperative extensions and better
ments demand this But this
does not justify opposition. Cap
ital employed is surely entitled
to earn its wages, just the same
as labor, and no one questions
enormously by reason of govern
ment management Of the rail-
roads. Why should not capital
share in this.-Omaha Bee.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22
Death of an Aged Lady

Mrs. c. C. Carter aged 70
years died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. P. Hebard in
this city at IL o'clock Saturday
morning after an illness Of sew
Ms. Cart was a native of
Alabama, having been born IN
S,VoroI weeks.
Lamar county, that state, JAN
uary %, 184l, where she spent
her early life. She was married
| to C.. C. Carter at Millport, Ala
bama in 1856. Just following
the close of the Civil war she
came with her husband to this
section of Arkansas, where she
has since resided and reared her
family.
Mrs. Carter is survived by
her husband, who is now "a
years of age, and six children,
Mrs. w. P. Hebard of Carlisle;
MIS-. Annie Betzner, of Hazen
Mrs. Mary Harrington of Cot
ton Plant; James, Robert and
Lige Carter of Cross Roads, near
hsre. Besides her children
g great grandchildren who
there are % grand children and
are left to mourn her loss.
Deceased was a devoted men,
. r of tne Methodist church and
lad lived a true christian life,
illed with kindness and friend
hip for all who knew her, and
will be sadly r1 SIS d by ner many
var ard affectionate friends
q c0Tmunitll S
where she has lived.
A large number of friends at
tended a funeral service held at
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22
Young- Weiss

Geo. n. Young and Miss Amy
Weiss were married Sunday eve
ming at about six o'clock at the
residence of Rev. L. TONNE, who
performed the ceremony that
united the young people in the
bonds Of wedlock.
The groom is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. n. w. Young and is q
young man of sterling qualities.
He was discharged from the
navy where he served with honor
for a couple eff years during the
great war Just ended.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Weiss, and has been employed at
the telephone exchange for some
time. She is most worthy
young lady and will make the
man Of her choice a life partner
Of whom he should be justly
proud.
These young people are well
known to everybody in Carlisle
and have the best wishes of the
entire community for a long,
prosperous and happy future.
They left on the seven o'clock
train for Little Rock and other
points to spend their honeymoon.
They will make their home in
Carlisle.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22

Typewriter ribbon for sale
by L. r. Kirby, Notary Public.
Dan Housley took in the trac-
tor show at Little Rock last week.
All kinds of legal blanks for
sale by L. R. Kirby, Notary Pub
lie.
The world will be nearer the
millennium when war becomes
as hard to make as peace.
Herman Morsman, of the Car
Isle Lumber Company made a
business trip to HaZen Monday
! can furnish Justices of
the Peace with complete assert
ment of Arkansas legal forms,
L. R. Kirby.
Mr.. Meridith Carter of Little
Little Rock arrived here Friday
night in response to a telegram
stating the serious illness of his
grandmother, Mrs. c. c. Carter.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22

We are in receipt of copy of
the first edition of the Daily Ar
kansawyer, new paper just
making its appearance. The
new publication starts out with
a good run of advertising and
lots OF good read matter both
local and general. The paper is
under the management of MesSrs
c. L. Pagan and ] NJ Drummond
two former Stuttgart newspaper
men, but who have spent the past
few years in larger cities. They
are both practical publishers
and understand the game thor
oughly. The Independent wish
es for the new venture much sue
cess.
Senator Emery, the daddy of
The Corporation Commission
law is boosting for its repeal. 1t
is like many other laws on the
statute books of the state Great
ing offices that should be repeal.
ed, also. The peop!. Of Arkan-
sas are being robbed by taxation
to pay a lot of pet officers that
are of no earthly use, and only
serve to make trouble.
w. c. Williams of Pine Bluff,
representing the Fox Typewrit-
er Company was in the city We'd
nesday. He will establish an
agency for the Fox here which
viii be conducted by J. L. Woos-
ley. He will handle both the
short and long carriage ma
chine.
The Carlisle independent., 1920-01-22

J. B. Reed of Lonoke was here
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. j. T. J. Fizer was a Lit
tie Rock visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. E. B. Roy and son, Billy.
spent Tuesday in Little Rock
the guests of friends.
If you love to drink good
coffee buy that kind. Buechley
sells it. Try some.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hutson
and daughter, Miss Louise, of
Carlisle, were the guests of Mrs.
Illusions mother, Mrs. w. H.
Stout and family Sunday.-Lon-
oke Democrat.
And now it's the packers who
have promised to be good. This
man Mitchell Palmer has a most
persuasive manner.
NACoSio D. AApc dllu N6tSOll, lWO
of Carlisle's prominent young
business men, were pleasant
callers at the Democrat office
while in Lonoke on business
Saturday.-Lonoke Democrat.
Mrs. B. Wickund, who has
been spending several months in
Iowa, visiting relatives and
friends, has returned home. She
reports that while she enjoyed
her visit Very much she was glad
to be home again.
Mrs. Willie Mabus, of Cotton
Plant was here Saturday night
and Sunday to attend the funer-
al of Mrs. C. C. Carter being a
close friend of Mrs. Carter's
daughter, Mrs. Guilford Tark-
ington.