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The courier-index., 1920-04-02
Gretna Green.

Gretna Green, the rendezvous of doping couples, was once the haunt of persons who exercised cupidity at the expense of Cupid, and innkeepers. ferrymen and dollhouse tenders ex- plotted the couples who fled there. Any witnesses served to make the marriages recognized as legal, hut the ''professionsl witnesses" there. like the marrying parsons" of some Amer ican towns, engaged 'touts" to bring couples to them, and when the rail- road from Glasgow to Carlisle started running, the station platform at Gret- na Green thronged with these obnox- Ious commissioned men"
 According to 8 popular legend, blacksmith shops were favorite mec- css for eloping couples but authority is lacking for stories of smithies who would pause while shoelng horses to help legalize marriages.
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Hatsh hoostl-phara0h.

Who antedated De Lesseps 1S69)' by 1000 years in digging the SueS canal, A woman. Hatshopsu-Pha- raoh. She ascended the throne of Egypt with her brother, Thothmes Il, about 1900 R. c. Her courage and ca paclty brought the reins of govern ment into her own hands. At the death of Thothmes she was the mas ter spirit of the age. The dominant woman built the splendid terraced rock temple of Dair-el-Bahari on the Theban plain. Her chief glory was la sending an expedition to the Land of Punt (Ophir) by way of the Red sea A woman dug the first Suez canal, and as the expedition returned up the Nile the shouts that greeted the queen (whO always wore the hsbil- Iment of the male) was the first God save the king" in history
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
EVERYBODY WORKS

The new census will show that the proportion of persons engaged in gainful occupations in this country has greatly increased in the last ten years. 1t is not alone in suf- frage that the duties and oppor- tunities of women are broadening. Women have always worked, and as rule for more hours than men. But they have been less famaliar than men with general business vacations and with pay day. They have been discriminated against in compensation for equal or even su- perior service. One of the reasons for the unrest among school teach CTS, of whom so many are women, Is the old valuation of service per formed on the basis of sex. Wo- men of this learned profession re- ceived lower pay than a man for the commonest manual labor. But a more equitable era is at hand, and not alone in teaching school. Women of marked business ability are getting better chance to show what they can do, and a just ap- preciation for their marked sue cess. That creating a home and raising worthy family is woman's highest mission is no doubt true. But business should not be closed to any on account of sex.
 The farmer who is best off in these times is one of the many sons and daughters. There is plenty of profitable work and advancement for all without seeking the cities, so many of whose tempting appear anees are illusory. Halfgrown boys and girls on the farm are in the swim in paying work of various kinds. As for loafers they should comprehend this great and univer- sal truth: Work is necessary to happiness.-St. Louis Globe-Demo- crat.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
Million Packets 0l Flower Seed Free

. we believe in flowers around tns homes of the South. Flowers br1ghtsa up the home surroundings and give pleasure and satisfaction to those whs have them.
 We have set aside more than one million packets of seed of beautiful, yet easily gown flowers to be given te our customers this spring for the beautffying of their homes.
 Hastings 1880 Seed Catalogas is now ready. Brilliant cover in natural colors. 100 pages of garden and farm information, profusely illustrated H's the one worth while seed book fos southern gardeners and farmers This catalogue is absolutely free to you on request. Your name and address ou . postal card or tn letter, vii, bring it to you by return mall.
 This 1920 Catalogue will show you just how you can get five packets of flower seeds Cfirs different soyts) ab- soautely free of cost this spring. Send fo< this catalogue today without fail. No obligation to buy anything unless you want to. N. G. HASTINGS CO, seedsnen, Atlanta. Ga.--sAdVtl
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
TERMS ORIGIN IN DISPUTE
Many Explanations Of the Letters 70. k," Have Been Made, but Few
 Are Trustworthy.

Quite a cycle of legendary explana ticns have gathered around the origin of the popular term 70. K" It is held that in early colonial days the best rum and tobacco were imported from Aux Caves, in San Domingo. Hence the best of anything came to be known locally as Aux Caves, or 70. K"
 Another explanation refers to the use of 'Old KeOkuk," an Indian chief, who is said to have signed treaties with the initials 70. K" However, the term didn't come into general use until the presidential campaign of 1928, when the supposed illiteracy of Andrew Jackson, the Democratic can didate, led Seba Smith, the humorist, writing under the name of Major Jack Downing" to start the story that Jackson indorsed his papers 70. K." under the impression that they formed the initials of "Oll Korrect.'
 James Parton, the noted biogra- pher, discovered in the records of the Nashville court, of which Jackson was judge, numerous documents in dorsed 70. R." meaning "Order re- scinded." He therefore urged that it was belated business that Major Downing saw on the desk of the pres idential candidate. The Democrats, h lieu of denying the charge, adopted the letters 70. K" as sort of party cry and fastened them on their ban Ders.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
Murders Children,
 Tries to Kilt Self

Elk City, Oklahoma, March 31.- With their heads badly crushed and their thoats cuts, five small children of Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Cowart were found dead early today in tent in which they had been making a temporary home three miles south of here. The wife and mother lay beside the children with her throat badly slashed. An axe, razor and butcher knife, all bloodstained, were found in the tent.
 a man who was blowing field nearby, but all the children were dead before he reached the tent and the mother had succeeded in slash ing her on throat. The eldest Of the children is a boy ten years old and the others are a girl seven; a girl five; boy, eight, and a baby girl four months old.
 The three older children were found piled on a bed, their heads crushed and their throats cut, while the other two were lying beside the mother on the floor in the same condition.
 Mrs. Cowart was rushed to a hospital here, but physicians hold out little hope for her recovery.
 She had been slightly Respondent since an attack of influenza, her husband said today, but had shown no signs of mental derangement. MT, Cowart arose early this morning and before he went to his work his Vile prepared his lunch for him, apparently well and in the best of spirits
 Mrs. Cowart was still unconscious at lO:30 this morning.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
Too Much SeIf-InduIqence.

The greatest weakness of human na- ture is self-indulgence, drifting along the path of least resiStanee-with hl health at the end of the road.
 Good health is, of course, the first prerequisite to long and useful life. Longevity is sought as high price of constant exercise ot will power and self-control There are many per sons who have not that will power and self-control. In these cases we can not go against nature by any amount of teaching ng-Exchange
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WE HAVE BOTH.

A young man stood on street corner idIing away a few moments of time.
 Across the way, on another corn CT, stood another young man, sim ilarly occupied
 lady came down the street, neatly and tastefully dressed. She passed on.
 There goes one of the sweetest women in town,' remarked the first young man to a friend.
 Say, sport, that Jane's got some figure said the second one to his friend.
 But it is all a matter of breed ing and taste. We have them both in this town.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

When you speak kind word to child on one of our streets it soon passes from your memory. But not so with the child. That kind word and others like them are re- membered and treasured, and ex- et a beneficial influence in mould llg the future character of that tnlld' esd' Big things grow from little oesihnlngs, and we can do much " improve the future of our com maiunity by using kindliness and o'enullhess in greeting the little 0heS when we meet them.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
oss of the Griffin.

This vessel, the first to navigate the western lakes, was loaded with furs and other goods by La Sale, to the value of 22,OO0 livres, and sent back to Montreal. via Mackinac and NJ sgara. in order to pay off La Sales creditors. It set sail on September lS' 1879, with 6 crew of five men and pl- lot, and was never heard of again. A severe storm sprang up that night ana 1t is believed the vessel struck the sand and was buried in if, or 1t may have heen lost through the treachery of the crew.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

Whereas, at meeting of the City Council of the City of Mari anna, held on the 17th day of March, 1920, a resolution was unan- imously passed to the effect that if the said A.. w. Rocker and J. T. Robertson will convey to the city the extension af Louisiana Street from a point 2DS.S feet east of the T J. Babb lot due east to Robert- son avenue and from the South end of Robertson avenue to Texas street and would open and dedicate 2 street 300 feet West of Rober' son avenue and parallel with it 5t feet wide from Louisiana street extend ed to Texas street, and will put same in good condition for travel ex- leept East end of Louisiana, 300 | feet to new street, without ex- pense to the city, the city would vacate street Known as St. Francis or Wire road, running between the properties of J. T. Robertson and A. w. Becker from the intersection of Louisiana street with said road in a SoutherIy direction to its m tersection with Texas street.
 And Whereas, the said A. w.. Rocker and J. T. Robertson have complied with all the provisions as set out in the said resolution. | THEREFORE BE TT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARIANNA, ARkAN- SAS.
 Section One. That the St. Fran cis or Wire road, running between the properties of J. T. Robertson and A. w. Rocker, from the inter section of Louisiana Street with the said road in southerly direction to it's intersection with Texas street be and the same is hereby vacated and shall no longer be one of the streets of the city of Marianna, Arkansas.
 Section Two. That all of the right, title, interest or easment of the City of Marianna in and to the said street be divested out of the l City of Marianna and vested Tn the said A. w. Becker and J. T. Rob ertson, as their interests may ap- pear.
 Section Three. That the Mayor of the City of Marianna, and the City Clerk of the said City of Marianna, be, and they are hereby directed to execute on behalf and in the name of the City of Mari anna. Arkansas, proper deed of con veyance. conveying the said street to the said A. w. Becker and J. T. Robertson, as their interests may 1 appear.
 Section Four That all ordinances and parts of ordinances m conthctt herewith are hereby repealed and
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WARNING ORDER

In the Lee Chancery Court Tennessee Moore, Plaintiff.
 Vs.
 Robert Moore, Defendant. The defendant, Robert Moore, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff filed herein. Marianna, Ark, March 22, 1920.
 R. G. APPLE, Clerk. Attorney, W. l.. Ward. (392)
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WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Court
 

In the Lee Chancery Court Bessie Walker, Plaintiff,
 vs. No. 3653 Sylvesta Walker, Defendant. The defendant, Sylvesta Walker, is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Bessie Walker, filed herein.
 Marianna, Ark, March IT, 1920.
 R. G. APPLE, Clerk. w. L. Ward, Attorney. (390)
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WARNING ORDER
Tn the Lee Chaneery Cou

Tn the Lee Chancery Court. George Wilson, Plaintiff,
 vs. No. S6S2 Rosa Wilson, Defendant.
 The defendant, Rosa Wilson, IS warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com- plaint of the plaintiff filed herein. Marianna, Ark, March 13, 1920.
 R. G. APPLE, Clerk. Attorney, w. L. Ward. (38S)
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this ordinance shall be in full force. and effect from and after its pa--. age and publication. Approved March g, 1920.
 E. D. ROBERTSON, Attest: Mayor. o. G. NORMENT, (393)
 City Clerk.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

Time was when we Americans were H remarkably healthy people. put judging from the number of those who have developed acute stomach trouble" in these "dry umes, one is forced to the sad conclusion that we are a disin- 'egratlng and vanishing race.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

Some folks say politics is" and others say politics are," but so long as they are both connected with politics one is as bad as the other.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
A FAIR STOCK

@Do you keep all the popular mag azines?"
 No sir Nobody could keep 'em all I keep, however, about 5000 kinds. Louisville Courier-J ournaI.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

Ninety-nine per cent of North Carolina residents are native Amer ican with American parents.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02

MT de Valera, it appears, is pres iaent of Ireland anywhere except in Ireland,
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REPAIR DEPARTMENT

We will operate first-class repair department in which we repair repaint varnsh any piece of fur niture you have and will make it almost good new. We guarantee work to be first-cass in cry respect Our location is convenient to the buy ing public and we cordially invite you to call and
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
ORDINANCE NO TZ7

AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE ST FRANCIS, ROAD AND VEST ALL RIGHT TITLE AND INTER- EST OF THE CITY OF MARIAN MA, ARKANSAS. THEREIN IN A. w. BECKER AND J. T. ROBERT SON.
The courier-index., 1920-04-02
NEW FURNITURE
 STORE

We wish to announce to the public that we have open ed new furniture store in the McCuoch building on West Main Street formerly occupied by the Majes tic Theatre We will carry complete lines of the very latest designs in furniture, rugs and household fur nishings, giving to the people of Marianna and Lee County at least one modern, first-class furniture store. In addition to stock, buy and sell ond hand furniture. If you have anything to sell bring it to us. If you want to buy new or second hand furniture, come and see stock and get prices
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
wINNEsHIEK COUNTY SOLDIERS
Local Home Service Office Has Some
Information for Them.

What has become of the men who
entered the service from Winnie
slick county? During the war the
government made generous provis-
ions for these men and their fami-
lies and the Red Cross assisted them
with information and other services.
Now that the men are home
again, how do they fare? Are they
able to readjust themselves and
their families?
The government offered a bonus
l pom discharge, compensation for
disability, the privilege of continu-
ing Government Insurance, and
training for men unable to resume
their former vocations; also medical
attention for discharged men who
were disabled N the service. 10 the
men know of these provisions? Have
hey put in their claims? Are they
keeping up their insurance?
Last February the county chap
er of the Red Gross, through its
Tome Service Section, sent the mer
luestionnairs asking for information
Of this character. With it goes an Of
Ter Of assistance backed by all the
resources OF the Red Cross. from the
local chapter, to National Head |
quarters.
Miss Olive Adams, who has just
been transferred from Dubuque coun-
ty office, is now in the local Home
Service, State Bank Building, De-
ctrah. She will be very glad to give
information to or assist any ex-ser-
VICE man with regard to compensa-
ton, medical care, insurance, travel
pay, of any government claims.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
Mrs. Thos. Graham Dead.

Mrs. Thos. Graham, beloved wife
OF the late Capt. Thos. Graham pas
sed away today at Independence, and
Ter remains will be brought here for
interment. An obituary of this good
woman will appear in our next issue
The remains will be brought here
Thursday afternoon and the: funeral
Will be held Friday afternoon at one
O'Clock from the Congregational
church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
FIRST SOLDIER DEAD HOME.
Remains of Henry Oscar BernarIis
Brought Here From Winchester
England.

The remains of Henry Oscar Ber-
nards, the first Winneshiek county
soldier to be brought back here, who
died overseas, arrived here last
Saturday from Winchester, England,
where he passed away Sept. 80,
1918, from an attack of the flu. He
left this country for overseas on
July 26, 1918 and was taken sick
on the way over.
The deceased was a SON of Mrs.
Matilda Bernards and was born in
Pleasant township % years ago. He
was married. on July 8, 1918, to
Miss Mabel Hill of DEBORAH, and
the young couple had just started on
Iife,s pathway when the husband
was called to the colors. He was
operating a blacksmith shop at Cas-.
Italia when he Joined the army. He
is survived by the bereaved wife and
three brothers, Rev. ]. A. Demands
Greenbush, MINI; Edgar, of Sioux
Fall and Gilbert, DEBORAH, also his
mother.
A soldier from Long Island ac-
companied the remains to DEBORAH
and interment took place Saturday
afternoon in Phelps cemetery. Rev.
Elton D. Wells, of the Methodist
church officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
Mrs. Phelps Remains Inferred

The remains of Mrs. Anna NJ.
Ihelps, wife of the late Geo. Phelps,
who died in England and were
brought here in February and placed
in the vault in Phelps cemetery, were
buried on Decoration day. Rev. Wn.
McVeatie of the Episcopal church
oficiated. Miss Vera Phelps, neice
Of the deceased, of Waukeegan H.,
was here in attendance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
HOW ABOUT YOUR AUTO?
In 1928 You VIII Walk-Not a Gal.
Ion of Gasoline Left.

George Otis Smith. director of the
United States Geological Survey, is
the authority for the statement that
there is less than eight years supply
contained in the oil reserves of the
country. According to Mr.. Smith the
total amount represents 100000
900 barrels. He comments: THE
secret of the capacity of natures
storehouse is easier to unlock than
the mystery of.the progress in mans
needs and desires. ! think the oil
geologisti can estimate within so
Ter cent of the oil fields of the
United States, but who could have
foretold within a hundred per cent
of the truth of the increase in the
consumption of gasoline within the
present decade?" The present de-
mand for oil is more than 5000, coo
barrels greater per month than it
was year ago, and Mr.. Smith OBJ
serves that the ,'arts of peace are
requiring more oil than we have"
What are We going to do about it?
Tie problem does not seem to be
concerning many people since the
humber of automobile users is con-
stantlN on the increase, and the
utomobile manufacturers are all
behind in their orders. At the same
time there is steady increase in the
Use OF oil for heating and power in
transportation and industries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
Luther Won Two More.

The Luther College ball team of
this season is one of the best ever
at this popular college. During the
past week they played three more
games, winning two of them. They
beat Hamlin II to 10 and lost to
McAlaster 2 to l at 4 st. Paul. On
Tuesday of this week they beat Up
Ter Iowa, Fayette at the latter place
by a score of 2 to l. Next Saturday
tfey play a return game here with
Fayette on the college grounds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
Death of Mrs. Martin Abramhanson

Mrs. Martin Abrahamson passed
away at her home in the north part
OF the county on May Is, at the
age of 81 years. She leaves to
mourn her loss the bereaved husband
and three children. Glen, Arthur and
lilies, also brother, Gilbert Tor
gerson and sister, Mrs. Mart Len
hart and her mother. A brother Al
bet who was in the army died in
camp, April II, 1918. The deceased
was married in DEBORAH on April 7 :.
1908. She was good wife and
mother and the, sympathy of all is
extended to the bereaved ones in
their loss. E..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02

The high school class play AT
The End of The Rainbow" was
given at the Grand last night and it
was most delightful play. and the
class is to be congratulated on their
excellent work. The classfwas drilled
ibis year by Miss nellie Jewell. Time
will not permit a complete review of
the play in this issue. ... .
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
Umbrella is Taboo in Marines.

Umbrella is Taboo i'm Marines.
Did you ever see q United States
Marine in uniform carrying an UNI
brella Pedestrians on Sands street,
Brooklyn, caught a glimpse of a ma
rine recruit carrying a contraband
"bumbershoot" during a recent rain
storm. At the very outset Of the re-
cruit's journey two older marines
met him, took the umbrella away
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-06-02
THIRTY-FOUR BIRTHS REPORT
ED TO COUNTY CLERK S. j.
MOORE DURING THE MONTH
OF MAY,

April A, to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r.
Sharp Of Canoe twp. daughter.
April q, to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
CLAUS Hendrickson of Glenwood twp.
a son, Edgar Purdie. ''
April "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Stead
of Burr Oak twp. son.
April "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. Erick
Wolford' Holmberg of DEBORAH a SON
Erick Rodger. =
May /, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Leo
Meyers of DEBORAH son, Leo Ray
mond. = %" r>.a'
April 80, to Mr.. and Mrs. Renne
Ernest Rosenthal of DEBORAH daugh-
ter, Elsie June. f'+H '-
May 6, to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Gustav
Richard Pfeiffer Of Burr Oak twp,
a son, Harro Curt Richard. 3: @s
May s, Mr., and Mrs. Edward T,
Houdek of Fl. Atkinson, a daughter,
Olive Arlene.
May 9, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul E. Head
ington of Canoe twp, a son.
May II, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen An
thony McCabe of Burr Oak twp, a
daughter, Kathleen Margaret.
May IL, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Isaac
Reed of Burr Oak twp, a son, Neal
Robert.
May IA, Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Ed
mund Wicks of Button twp, a
daughter, Marie Eleanor.
May 7, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cote,
of Calmar, a daughter Charlotte
Cote.
May ID, Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie F.
Rovang of Springfield twp, son.
April q, Mr.. and Mrs. James Leon
ard Palmer, of DEBORAH, son, James
Leonard, Jr.
April Fl, Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Ry-
an Rima of DEBORAH, daughter,
Lorraine Yvonne.
April 26, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Guam of DEBORAH twp, a son, Odir
Arnold Milton.
April 20, Mr.. and Mrs Frank A.
Germann of DEBORAH, a daughter
Margaret Ino.
May ID, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Crabtree, of Frankville twp, a
daughter, ,Genevieve.'
March 81, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Bonefig of Military twp.,sa son, Linus
Henry.
March 10, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bohr
of Military twp, daughter, Fran
els Catherine. =
March IS, Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonso
Antony Schissel of Military twp, a
son, Charles Joseph.
May II, Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Witt
of Military twp, a daughter, Wine
fred Donna.
May 10, Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Wag-
ner of Sumner twp, son, Quentin
Landry.
May %, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Har-
old of Jackson twp, daughter, Va
leria Mary.
May Is, Mr.. and Mrs. Wenceslaus
j. Neuzil of Washington twp, "a
daughter, Monika Madonna Neuzil.
April %, Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry
Leibold of Fremont twp. "a son, Ar
mold John.
May %, Mr.. and Mrs. August
Christ Bergman of Bluffton twp, a
daughter.
May Is, Mr.. and Mrs. William Hen
ry Huber of Washington twp, a son,
Joseph Alphos Huber. ,
May /, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Miller of
Burr Oak twp, a son.
May 2, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Foltz,
of Burr Oak twp, a son, Ray Leon
ard. a +
May IS, Mr.. and Mrs. john T. John
son Of Military twp, Twin Thelma
Elvira and Clearance Miron.
May 20, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gjet-
ley of Glenwood twp, daughter Lii
lie Kathryn.
May 26, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fisher
of Canoe twpo a daughter Doris
May.