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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-07
MISS FLORA p. WHITNEY TO WE'D.
To Become Bride Of Son OF CharIemagne
Tower

New York, Feb. THE engagement of
Miss Flora Payne Whitney. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney,
10 Roderlck Tower, of Philadelphia, son
Of Chartemagne Tower, former United
States Ambassador 10 Austria, Germany
and Russia, was announced here last night
Mr.. Tower, who WAS graduated from
Harvard in 1915, served as captain in
the army air service during the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-07

This is NOT u list of
the LOUesf-priced furni-
fure in the February Sale.
1t Is q citation of fIrni-
ture lUifhOuf present par
allel at such prices, and
of prices Uith0ut present
parallel for such furni-
tUre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-07
Get Rid of Fat
Where IL Shows
q sOSO

Do you realize that nothing but
good substantial food and plenty of
that you must eat and eat heartily
in order TO retain your strength?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-01-08

Mr.. Spicher has been member OF
the board for the past two years and
he has taken hold of the work in good
shape. He ought to make an excellent
record as chairman.
Olaf Lokensgard, who has been
chairman Of the board for several
years, has proven an ideal man for
the place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-01-08
TAsKER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bellwigeon were
pleasantly surprised by the people of
Tasker New Years night. The even
ing was spent in dancing and card
playing. They all reported avery en-
|joyable time. /,
Mr.. R. G. Weagant was entertained
by Miss Esther Benson Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kirkelie and
daughter, Edna, were entertained at
the John Verzatt home Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Chas. Verzatt was Minot Wis
itor.
The other evening number Of
Tasker folks were guests at formal
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ver-
zatt.
Mr.. B. "A. Pratt arrived in this city
Saturday afternoon.
The folks Of Tasker went to- a
dance at Burlington Saturday night.
An enjoyable time was reported.
Walter Sherlock was in Burlington
between trains Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-01-08
MlNOT and VICINITY

Dan Conan Jr., and wife of Burling-
ton spent the New Year day visiting
friends at Sanish.
Prof. and Mrs. Cotton returned from
Illinois Sunday, where they were en-
joying the holiday season with their
ain folks.
Mr.. Roy Jenkins, brother of Mrs,
w. F. Jones, arrived in the city this
week and has taken position with
the G.. N. as machinist.
Mrs. w. J. Arnold, of Stanley, was
in the city for few days the latter
part of last week visiting friends and
attending to business affairs.
Word reached Minot today that the
school teachers in the town of Ross
had perfected an organization and
called strike for more salary.
Geo. Benson of Velva, and w. N.
Benson of Sawyer drove up from the
former city Tuesday to take in the
sights of the Magic City and visit
with old time friends.
The two young men who left Mlnct
via the box car route, for the coast,
got as far as Poplar, Mont, where
they changed their minds about the
western trip. They have returned
home again.
Chas. Schumacher, G. N. engineer,
of WHliston, and former resident OF
this city, was down between trains
on Saturday spending a few. hours
visiting with Engineer Almy and Atty.
James johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rearick of Sur
rey will leave this week for Knox, N.
D.. where they will spend the winter
with their son. Mr.. Rearick owns a
good farm near Surrey which he con-
templates selling.
A card received from Mr.. and Mrs.
P. r. Taylor, written at Enid, Okla
homa, states that they are enjoying
their journey towards California. and
that they send greetings to all old
and new Minot friends.
L. D. McGahan, publisher Of the
Dakota State Journal, will leave for
California Saturday night where he
will join Mrs. McGahan, who went
there several weeks ago for her
health. He will remain in the west
the remainder of the winter. The
Journal will be left in the able hands
Of his son, Luther.
Bror Hanson, old time friend Of the
Independent, was visitor at our
plant Tuesday. Mr.. Hanson has re.
sided in Minot for many years and
during the early days was engaged in
the mercantile business with Olaf Gle
ven, now deputy county auditor, on
South Main street. When the indie
pendent was a little four-page sheet,
eleven & Hanson were steady, adver-
tisers, and while their monthly ac-
count was not very large, groceries
were cheap in those days, and we
probably didn't eat quite SO many of
them consequently our advertising. ac-
count with them about wiped out their
grocery account with the members Of
this firm. In other words, eleven y
Hanson were our meal tickets for a
number Of years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-01-08
OF COUNTY, BOARD
Commissioner From the Fourth Dis
trict Elevated to Important Posi-.
tiOn-HonOr Came as Complete
Surprise.

A. s. Spicher of Des Laos, commits
sioner from the fourth district, was
elected chairman Of the board Of COM
missioners Of Ward county, at the be-
ginning of the January session. Tues
day. This is the first time in the his
tory of Ward county that a commits
sioner from the fourth district has
been elected chairman of the board.
The honor come as a surprise to Mr..
Spicher, who had no idea that he was
to be selected until his fellow cOmmisr
sioners made their choice.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
WRIGHT ANNOUNCES AS
 CANDIDATE FOR COLLECTOR

The announcement of Oscar o. Wright of Batesville, as a candi- date for tax collector appears in to- days paper.
 MT. Wright was born and reared on a farm near Sulphur Rock. He educated himself largely through his own efforts and. for thirteen years has been engaged in teaching in the public schools of Independence eoun- ty, He also served in the army dur ing the world war.
 Mir Wright has always taken an active interest in public affairs but has never been candidate for any office.
 He is well qualified to fill the po- sition he seeks and if he is elected vii, no docbt discharge the duties of the office in a capable and efficient inannet.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
SCHOOL NEWS FROM DIST. ss

The cold, blustery days of March finds our school progressing nicely with very few dropping out to work. Good interest is being taken in the work and we are sure of quite num- Der of promotions, also the people of the community have been cooperating with us which has also helped to make our school much better.
 On the evening of March 18th, the students of our school will give an entertainment which will consist of a play "For the Old Flag" by five boys and five girls There will be other numbers also, songs, recitations tab leaus, and dialogues. Music will be furnished by string band.
 We desire the presence of all who are interested and extend a hearty invitation to everyone.
 MCKINLEY HUDDLESTON,
 Principal
 SUSIE COOK, Assistant
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
FIRST NATIONAL LBANK
 TO INCREASE CAPITAL
WILL ENABLE BANK TO BETTER ACCOMODATE ITS RAPIDLY
 GROWING BUSINESS

At meeting of the officers and di- rectors of the First National Bank of Newark Tuesday afternoon it was de- cided to increase the capital of the bank from $25,000 to $50,000.
 The present surplus of $12,500 will be increased to $25,000, which will give the bank a capital and surplus of S75, 900.
 The First National Bank has al- ways enjoyed splendid patronage but it's business during the past few years has grown to such proportions that it became necessary to double the capital and surplus in order to better accomodate it's rapidly increas- ing business.
 Stock in the First National Bank has always been paying investment to those who are fortunate enough to own some of it, and has always sold at a premium, having sold as high as $175.
 The new issue of stock will be sold for S150, which is the actual cash value of the original issue of stock. In the sale of new stock, preference is being given the farmers and busi- ness men in this immediate section of the county. Offers from outside pur- chasers are being refused, as it is de- sired to place the stock among the people of this commenity, in order that the bank may continue to be strictly a home institution, as it has always been.
 C. M. Edwards president of the bank, stated today that sufficient new stock has already been sold to insure the success of the movement, and that as soon as the details can be ar- ranged and the new stock certificates issued the First National Bank will become $75,000 institution.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
BEN ARNOLD WILL
 GRADUATE IN LAW

Ben c. Arnold of this place who is attending the University of Oklahoma will graduate soon with the B. A. de- gree. In addition to the regular course of study, Ben is taking crim- inal law and procedure and common law. He will graduate in law also this summer Before entering the Oklahoma University. he was stu dent in the University of Arkansas fer two years and had gone to Alton, Okla, to teach ;n the city schools when the war came on. After the close of the war, he was given per- mission to enter a French Universi- ty where he was student for some time before his return to America. He vii; probably enter the legal pro fession after his graduation this sum- mer and his friends are sure there is successful career ahead of this splendid young man, who is son of Judge and Mrs. M. L. Arnold of this place.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
v ' y U st U s ' ~ U H ' FARM BUREAU NEWS ' Q St U ' ' ' | ' ' ' .

The most comprehensive business program ever outlined by any notion al farm organization was provided for by the American Farm Buruea Fed eration at meeting recently held in Chicago. Six bureaus are to be open ed and headed by an expert. One is to look into transportation by land and water, r,anothre trade relations with foreign countries, another distri- button of farm products, statistics on world supplies, demand for farm pro- ducts and mechanics of price legis- lation. Lastly, cooperative methods In United States and foreign coun- tries will be studied The self-styled Farmers National Council, which has been active at Washington in railroad employees was vigorously denounced; also, shorter hours, strikes and radi- ealism of every form Loyalty to the laws and constitution of the United States was pledged.
 President J. H. Emerson has call ed meeting of the Board of Direc- tors of the Farm Bureau for Satur- day, March 13, at LOO P M. in the office of County Agent Leland Bunch. Business of importance will be con- sidered and full attendance is de- sired.
 There is no better pasture for hogs and chickens nor one easier to grow than rape and every farm should have patch of this good succulent. It should be grown on good, well manur- ed land and will furnish more pasture if sown with oats. About six pounds of seed are sown to the acre.
 H. V. Merriwether, successful farmer of Wycough Township has purchased limestone pulverizer which he will soon install for the manufacture of agricultural lime. A large percent of the lands of Inde pendence county needs lime and MT Merriwether, no doubt, will have nt trouble in disposing of all the sur plus lime that he produces.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Temple, District Home Demonstration Agent, report: that Minnie Ottinger of Pfeiffer ha: won the first prize for this district in the canning club work. This prize is $50 scholarship in one of tht State Agricultural Schools.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
 FOR GROWING BEEF
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARKANSAS FARMERS TO MAKE MONEY
 RAISING BEEF CATTLE

The future beef production in Ark ansas is more promising than 1t has been in the past 20 years. 1n 1900 there were 600 head of beef cattle in the United States for every LOGO persons. Ten years later this number had dropped to 450 head, and in 1919 this ratio was again decreased to $50 head for every 1000 of our population Another fact that is interesting IS that less than l per cent of the cat tie in the United States are purebred.
 There are several reasons for this beef shortage. According to figures given out by the United States De- partment of Agriculture, 85,000,000 acres of range land in the west have been taken up by settlers during the past ten years. Secondly the drouth which occurred in Texas and the southwest range country during 1916- 17-1S cut the supply of beef cattle in that section Al per cent below nor nal. Furthermore, the drouth in the northwest in the summer of 1919 has cut the supply of breeding stock in that section considerably below that of former years. And most import ant, the heavy drain on our beef sup ply in feeding the allied armies dur ing the two years of war has serious ly reduced our usual output.
 With the number of our breeding animals nearly cut in half and our great breeding grounds so handicap ped that they can never come back to former production, it is going to take years to bring our supply back to normal. By taking a far sighted view of the situation Arkansas farmers can take advantage of this opportunity and receive a good profit for their trouble. Reef is a staple food of the American people. We will always pay premium for good cuts of beef in spite of the advice of our food economists and vegetarians.
 Greater production of beef and es- pecially the production of a higher grade of beef can be stimulated in many ways. Bankers can assist greatly and are usually willing to do so by financing the stocking of farms. The stocking of our cheap lands that are now lying idle will greatly increase the output from Ark
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
MAN HELD ON MURDER
 CHARGE ATTEMPTS ESCAPE

Nth. Home, March 10.-Sam Will Hams, alleged slayer of Hughes Jack son, made an attempt to escape from jail here last night.
 Harvey Collins, the jailer, had gore into the jail with the prisoners SUD- per, and Williams was in the run around" He made run for the door but was knocked down by Col lins, who had one of the large locks in his hand and threw it at Williams
 A bill for murder in the first de- gree was returned yesterday by the grand jury here against Williams for the murder of Jackson. His case will be disposed of some time this week.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
COUNTY TEACHERS
 TO MEET MARCH l3
FOR MEETING OF TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS
 TO BE HELD SATURDAY

The following program has been ar ranged for the Independence County Teachers Association to be held al the high school building in Batesville on Saturday, March 13.
 Devotional Exercises-Rev. Tollison
 How the Teacher Should Spend Her Vacation-Miss Bessie Mills.
 The Future of the Teacher Who is Prepared-Sidney Pickens.
 School Entertainments, When and How to Conduct Them-W. c. Hud- dleston, Homer Lindsey.
 How to Teach Language in the Primary and Intermediate Grades Primary, Miss Lillian Perry, Inter- mediate, Miss Pearl Poe.
 An Ideal Rural Teacher in an Ideal Rural School.-Paul Luster.
 How to Secure Good Attendance Miss Gladys Mims.
 The Value of Current News in the School.-Weaver Wright
 What the Teacher Can and Ought to do for the Farmers of his Neigh borhood-W. B. Morris, w. E. An derson.
 
 How Can our Schools be Vitalized Edgar Holcombe.
 History in the Fifth and Sixth Grades-J. H. Hill.
 A County Professional Library fo, this County, How Can We Get It and How We Should Use It-General Dis. cussion, led by J. K. Rawlings.
 What 1 have Gotten out of tht Meeting-W. T. Jernigan. Remarks by the President ant County Examiner.
 All School Directors are member of this Association and they are re quested to be present. It SSleCLtu lO for a Summer Normal for this Coun ty emt and found that the salaries 0 the teachers are so low that the! thought best not to try to hold tn, Normal this summer. The averag, salary is only about $350 a year, ant by the time the teacher meets neces sary expenses, they will not be abl to spend $40 or $50 to attend Nor mal. This question may be discusses at this meeting if desired. The quarterly examination fo l County Teachers License will be hel, on the third Thursday and Friday o March, 1920.
 C. F. WHITE, Pres. MRS. COY BLACKBURN, | Secretar, s. E. WELLS, County Examiner.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
OPPOSED TO BONUS

Newport, March 6.-At a meeting of NeilGriffin- post of the American Legion, this week the members went on record as being against the bonus as proposed and that the posts up- holds the commander, J. J. Harrison, in his efforts to have this action re- pudiated by majority of the depart ments, The men here do not believe the bonus bill will meet the approval of the ex-service men of the nation, they said and members of Griffin Post has no desire to make a raid on the government treasury.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

Notice is hereby given that an el- ecticn will be held in the Incorporat- ed Town of Newark. Arkansas, on Tuesday, April 6, 1920, for the pur- pose of electing the following off cers to serve for the ensuing year: One mayor, one recorder, one treas erer. one marshal, and five aldermen. Given under my hand as mayos this sth day of March, 1920.
 JOHN T. THARP.
 Mayor.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11
CHARLIE SHOFFNER IS
 KILLED BY TENANT
BAD FEELING OF LONG STAND ING OVER FARM LEASE HELD
 BY ]. P. SWEATT

Newport, Mch. 9.-Chas. L. Shoff- ner, whose home was in Newport and who was well known around Newark, having formerly run a saw mill at Paroquet, was fatally shot Friday afternoon by J. P Sweatt.
 The shooting took place at Mr Shoffner's farm about mile east of Shoffner's Switch.
 Mir. Shoffner died about 6 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his brother, D. L. Shoffner, where he was taken after the shooting
 Sweatt was a tenant on Shoffner's place, having had the farm leased for several years.
 Deputy Sheriff Chas. Hogan, went immediately to the scene of the shoot ing and placed MT. Sweatt under a thousand dollar bond. Saturday Deputy Prosecuting Attorney F. M Pickens went to the scene and later Constable Ivy served warrant on MT. Sweatt and he was placed under two thousand dollar bond, pending the outcome of the shooting. At the inquest conducted Monday by Coroner Henry Grant, a verdict to the effect that Shoffner came to his death by gunshot wounds at the hands of J. P. Sweatt, and that said act was justifi- able homicide. The jury was compos- ed of H. T. Simmons, Sid Rutland, T. P. Umsted, G. B. Irby, T. w. John son, B. E. Parrott, w. H. Snetzer, Sam Loftin, G. L. Smith, Tom Hutson, w B. Grant and J. B. Avera.
 Despite the fact that the coroner's jury had exonerate1 Mr. Sweatt the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney wanted to have preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace and when 1t was brought before them the case was dismissed. He was arrested for carrying concealed weapons and Jus tice of the Peace Nuckolls dismissed the charge
 It is said that there has been bad feeling between the men for some time, arising over the lease that Mr Sweatt had on the farm of MT. Shoff- ner. It is said and was brought out at the coroner's hearing Monday that Shoffner had made many threats Net 0f D Reid was on the stand and~said that some time ago the two men were in his place of business and that Shoffner made threats against Sweatt and took a cane and made advances as though he was going to use the cane on Sweatt, but finally desisted It is said that both men went down on the train together from Newport to Shoffner Friday, and that they | had words that afternoon and at a 1 later time Shoffner went to the farm where Sweatt was and there were some words in regard to the blowing | of an orchard, and it is said that in the heat of words Shoffner made a pass as though to get gun where upon Sweatt shot. One of the wit nesses testified that Shoffner was carried into the house and Shoffner had his overcoat on and that before a search or anything could be done to the man he was asked to leave the room and in short time he was called back whereupon the man was undressed, and it is said after that there was DO gun found upon Shoff- ner.
 From the evidence introduced at the inquest the jury decided that it was justifiable homicide.
 Shoffner and Sweatt had had case in court in regard to the lease of this farm and had been dismissed by the court. Both men were prominent in Jackson county.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11

Arkansas can grow it's feed crops the diversification is so great, includ- ing practically everything that has been given fair test-and by proper rotation the soil may be enhanced while producing. Study to produce your own feed
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11

Jas. F. Morgan announces in to- days paper as a candidate for re- election as city marshal of Newark. MT. Morgan has served the people for several years as city marshal and makes a good officer.
 A fine son was born last night to MT. and Mrs J. H. Boles.
The Newark journal., 1920-03-11

ansas. The replacing of scrub bulls with good purebred beef bulls will probably do more to inGrease the quality of the beef supply at small CT outlay of money than any other one thing.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-04-09
A CHICKEN PIE THAT'S
SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Here is q new way to make q chick
en- pie-one that is decidedly differ
ent" and ever so good. Proceed a
follows:
2 good-sixed chickens
1 small onion
sprig Of parsley
bay leaf
quart large oysters
I pint chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste.
Clean the fowls thoroly and cut up
in not too small pieces and stew them
with the other ingredients except the
oysters, until the meat will drop from
the bones. Remove the meat and
drain the oysters, then arrange in a
round baking dish, in alternate layers,
first the chicken then the oysters and
SO on, having the chicken on top.
Season each layer. Boil the chicken
stock with the oyster liquor until there
is only about pint; season this and
pour over the meat. Cover with a
rich biscuit dough, rather thick, and
make in q slow oven until well done,
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-04-09
EASTER SUNDAY MORE
LIKE CHRISTMAS DAY

Easter Sunday, this year. was a
rank failure rs far rs displaying ones
finery was concerned. The day dawn
ed more like n Christmas morning
than the day which is usually con-
sidercd the beginning Of spring and
the day on which We may all safely
shed our b. v. DIS and fare forth in
all the glory Of new spring clothes.
Apparently. the weather man had q
Crouch. Perhaps his wife had been
pestering him for q new hat and the
n. c. l. had already beat her to his
pocket-book, at any rate, Easter was
cold, cloudy and wintry looking.
However, Gunnison folks proved
they had more important things to
think Of than their spring finery and
he real meaning Of the sacred day
was fttingly celebrated in the differ
ent churches of the city. The sacred
edifices were beautifully decorated in
cut flowers, and potted plants. The
st. Peters Catholic church held two
services in the morning, but owing to
the fact that Father HilbiD was obliR-
TO be in Crested Butte the same day,
no services were held that evening In
the church here. A splendid musical
program was rendered by the choir
and the pastor gave very interesting
and appropriate sermon at each SER
vice.
The Community Church had quite
an elaborate Easter service both morn
ing and evening. A fine musical pro-
gram by the choir and interesting
talks and sermons were q distinct
feature and greatly enjoyed. The
attendance Of the different services in
all the churches here were extremely
large. there being a great number Of
out-of-town folks and few strangers
present who took part in the worship.
Whatever the weather was, the day
was well-kept and the story of the
risen Savior was as new as when
first it was told, ages and ages ago.