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The Little River news., 1920-11-24
COOPER GOES TO
 HIS DEATH CALMLY
OuciIita County Negro. Charles Cooper. Faces the Electric Chair
 Without TremOr.

Little Rock. Nov. 20.-Charles Coop cuted at the state pen.tentiary yester- day morning, the penalty for having murdered Ollie Pickett, white farmer, Cooper was calm to the last and walked to the electric chair unassisted. Three negro ministers consoled him to the death cell and held services just be- fore the ex 9cution.
 The death warrant was read to Cooper shortly before o'clock by Commissione Burkett. Cooper list ened very attentively. Chaplain Pipkin spoke to the condemned man and offered prayer during which Coop CT bowed his hesd.
 At the conclusion of the brief services, Cooper shook hands with those in the death cell and thanked the penitentiary officials for the kindness they had shown him during his confinement at the penitentiary. He said he had no ill feeling toward any one.
 The death march to the execution chamber began and Cooper walked steadily through the door leading into the whitewalled room of death. He turned his head toward the witnesses and bade them Good Morning" Before taking his seat Cooper bid everyone good bye in a steady voice. The execution took place at o'clock sharp. He was pronounced dead in less than a minute.
 The crime of which Cooper was con- victed was characterized as the nost brutal in the history of Ouchita county. Cooper fled from the state immediately after the killing, but Eas apprehended in Northern state s6F-: eral months later. He was brOught back to Little Rock and held at po- lice headquarters here several days for safekeeping after which he was returned to Camden for trial.
 
 Cooper feigned Insanity in the death cell last week and refused to eat. A board of physicians appoint ed by Governor Brough reported that Cooper only feared death and that he was sane, Realizing that his last hope was gone, Cooper seemed resign ed and spent his last days quietly, much of the time in prayer. His wife was allowed to visit him Thurs ady afternoon. Cooper sent a fare we'll message to his mother in Mis- sissippi Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Ollie Pickett, wife of the mur- dered man, did not witness the exc cution, as she had wished. Ouichita county officials dissuaded her by as- surfing her that there was no chance that Cooper would escape death. Mrs. Pickett was very bitter toward her husbands murderer and had wished to see him die.
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The Little River news., 1920-11-24
HARDING CARRIES NEVADA
McRae's Own County Goes Republican
 For President.

Little Rock, Nov. 9.-A check of the vote in the November election, being made at the office of the secretary of state, today disclosed that Nevada county, the home of Governor-elect T. c. McRae, gave Harding majority of 72 votes. Four other counties nomin- ally democratic returned majorities for republican electors. They are Ar kansas, Lincoln, Monroe and Montg- gOmery.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
NEGRO USES GUN
Fires at Three Boys and Later Ex.
 changes Shots with Officers.

Will Owens, negro living near Pine Prairie, shot at the sons of George Mo Dowell, Friday night, who were said to be passing along the road. The negro was said to have given the elder Mcdowell a bad check for a debt, which was the direct cause of the bad feeling. Sheriff Pierce and others of ficers exchanged shots later, with Owens, who escaped in the dark. No one was injured. Owens gave up next day to Mcdowell and was turned over to the officers and placed in jail
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
WILL PUBLISH DRAFT DESERTERS
War Department May Publish Each
 Stacker in the U. $.

Little Rock, Nov. 23.-(SpeciaD It has been announced in military circles that the Adjutant General of the army is preparing to publish list of all wilful draft deserteds. The war de- partment is determined that steps shall be taken to apprehend those who are guilty of wilful assertion, of whom there are about 174,000. It is desirous however to avoid publishing as desert CTS the names of those who were not guilty. The list is being carefully checked and it is hoped that at least 15,0OO names may be eliminated.
 Outside of the matter of trial and punishment" says Gov. Brough, in a letter made public. publicity which will result from this list will be sev- ere punishment upon those who refus- ed to answer their countries call in her hour of need It will be a disgrace which can never be effectively lived down. especially in view of the fine re- sponse made by the young and flower of our country. It is therefore of the first importance that the list be cor rect, for if name which does not properly belong there should be made public no amount of explanation or correction could ever undo the injury wrought" The governor calls upon all patriotic citizens to assist the au- thorities in making this list accurate and complete.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
Allene Club News.

Allene, Nov. 22.-CSpeciaD = The first meeting of the boys and girls club met "Wednesday the 17th. All members were present. Rose Honnell and Paul Patton were elected yell leaders.
 Grace Gillian and Cop Colthrop were elected to represent the boys and girls club of Allene at Ashdown.
 The club adopted Thrift" for their motto, and '"The Fox Chase song" for their song.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
FIRE SATURDAY
Burning Grass Sat Fence and Wood of
 A. D. DuLaney on Fire.

Shortly after 12 o'clock Saturday what came near being a serious fire was discovered at the home of A. D. DuLaney. Some of the-neighbors were burning grass which spread to the DuSaney property and fired the fence and wood pile. A few cords of wood weredestroyed before the arrival of the fire department as we'll as some fence. The garage had narrow escape.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
Card of Thanks.

To the good people of Ashdown we thank you for the kindness and as sistance ti our beloved mother, Mrs. c. A. Walker, during her last illness, ,- Son and Daughter,
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
ThankSgiving Services.

There will be union Thanksgiving service held at the Methodist church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. A.C. Terrall, the Christian minister of Hope, will conduct the services.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24

Mrs. Kenie Waldrop of Wilton was the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Toland, Sunday.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
PASTORS ARE ASSIGNED
 BY BISHOP M0Uz0M
Rev. /. D. Lindsay Sent to Ashdown: w. A. Steel to Foreman; J. D. Dunn
 to Wilton and Richmond.
Local Appointments.

Following are the changes made. in Little River county: J. F. Simmons, presiding elder. Ashdown, z. D. Lindsay. Foreman, w. A. Steel
 Winthrop. c. A. Fuller. Richmond and Wilton, J.D, Dunn.
The Little River news., 1920-11-24
Prescott District,

J. H. Cummins, presiting elder Am ity and Glenwood, B E, Mullins; Ble- wins. s. T. Baugh; Bingen, J. c. Will Hams; Caddo Gap and Roseboro. J. C.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

In a time that's long forgotten,
Thew cary hunters would roam;
Using this tree for q beacon,
To show him the way to his home.
In those days a little grille,
Played meath that old pine tree,
A happy little maiden,
Laughing on mothers knee.
Now, like the pine. she is aged,
Far along life's way,
Speaking in words of comparison,
Both of them old and gray.
Straight grew the pine and its fell
lows,
Seeing in tower on high;
Found in the tree their guidance,
And they too, reached the sky.
Like the pine tree grew the maiden
Living for many years,
Her life is like it In every way,
Tho she lived through sorrow and
tears.
Straight in her life like its body,
Her soul like itssbranches on high,
She has gone through sorrow and
sadness,
But her conscience is clear as the
sky.
And the children playing round
her,
Like the small trees round the
pine,
Find in her strength and guidance
As the pine trees hold the vine.
That twines around its body,
Reaching to heights above;
Trusting it's strength and comfort,
And gives in return its love.
List to her, my children,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

Your good old comrade there lies low
In Flanders field.
In Flandersfield where mud lies deep
In Flanders field his trust to keep,
Forever there your pal will sleep,
In Flanders field.
In Flanders field he knows no care
In Flanders field he took no dare,
If you'd been with him you'd been
there,
In Flanders field.
In Flanders field, God keep that boy,
He was his, mothers pride and joy.
Her heart is broken for the boy,
In Flanders field.
Otis Bailey, Shiloh, Mich.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10
Observed 9th Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Bilmore, of Shi-
lob, entertained Tuesday, October 26
in honor of the 9th birthday ami
versary Of their mother, Mrs. Eliz
Dollie Wilson. There was an at
tendance of &c relatives. Those who
served were:' Mrs. Harry Jennings,
of Ionia; Mrs. Dollie Dorey, of Jack
son; Miss Dorothy Wilson and Miss
Chairman Bailey. The following
poetry, composed by Otis Bailey, of
Shiloh, an ex-service man, in honor
of the near centenarian's birthday
anniversary.
An old pine stands in the forest,
A land mark for many a year;
Looking down on its fellows,
Standing far and near.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

Milo typewriter ribbons will not
fill up the type face on your type
writer. Non-smutting carbon papers
and typewriter supplies at this Office
Big fresh stock on hand.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Maloney and
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Donovan were in
Lowell, Friday.
Mr.. Charlie Bear is building a nice
stone porch, doing the work him
self.
Proceeds from the Election dinner
was $48.
Mary Osmer was called to Lloyd
Becker's, Tuesday morning, to care
for Mrs. Becker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crandall and
daughter, Esther, of Owosso, visit
ed at Frank Donovan's, Monday and
Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Crisple were
in Rockford Saturday.
Tom Donovan, of Grand Rapids,
is spending a few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Donovan
and helping cut wood.
Typewriter supplies at this Office.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

AS the Indians of old
List to their aged chieftan,
A warrior brave and bold.
Who led his braves on the war
path.
In those days of long ago,
But now his braves bark to his
Voice,
And his hair is as white as the
snow.
Go to her for advice, my children;
Go to her, telling her of your love,
And your soul, like the pine trees
branches,
Will reach to heaven above.
Otis Bailey, Shiloh.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

We sell the Liggett's box choca-
lates, the kind with the wonderful
centers. H. J. Connell. the Rexall
druggist.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10
NIGHTMARE TURNED
OUT ALL RIGHT

Mrs. Nellie Steele. of East Con-
gress street, got to thinking over
election matters last week and some
young lady who had been dreaming
about election later on told Mrs.
Steele about the dream. Connecting
the two and drifting into a poetic
state of mind, Mrs. Steele produced
the following:
There was, a young lady as I've
Who wanted to vote and vote right
well.
She never had voted before so she
Studied the Public Pulse Columns,
you see.
For there she could find all sub
jects discussed,
An some things that were said filled
her with disgust.
While others shed new light on
subjects she'd pondered;
Brought her back to the point from
which she had wandered.
The School amendment and the
League of Nations,
Soon came to be her daily rations.
The different views from different
folks;
She thought some were good and
some were good jokes.
Her dad" was Democrat, dyed
in the wool.
Of arguments he was always full.
Because father voted a straight
ticket through,
Should she be stand-patter and
vote one too?
She read and re-read all the
speeches of Cox,
Decided he should be re-christened
knocks.
But he stood for the League and
that would be fine,
To know that we could have Peace
all the time.
One night she retired after eating
real hearty,
And dreamed she saw Cox of the
Democrat party,
After votes had been counted on
election day,
Stand at the head of this old u. S. A.
His cabinet members were all of
one mind,
And the Treaty of Peace was duly
signed,
Ratified and signed with a pen,
Including the much talked of Article
x.
They were just fairly launched on
their season of Peace,
When one of the League tipped over
the grease.
Another one stepped on another
ones toes.
A riot was started as one would
suppose.
A council was called and England,
she,
With her six votes to our one decid-
ed that we,
Must furnish some soldiers to quell
all the fuss,
And help get them out of very bad
muss. ----.-4
So true to our promise to uphold
the league,
Decided we'd have to destroy this in
trigue.
Again did we separate husbaids
and wives;
Again did we sacrifice our soldiers
lives.
When peace comes again and our
vigil relaxes,
There comes demand for a raise in
our taxes.
The league as it grows must have
officers plenty,
And so we must help with a five, ten
or twenty.
Our country which promised US
nothing but peace,
Came to be one very easy to fleece.
Riots and strikes were as common
as flies,
And our big u. S. A. becomes small
for its size.
This terrible nightmare came to
an end.
She awoke to find she had nought to
contend.
AS all of her plans she had been
regarding,
Were changed, and she knew she
could vote for Harding.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

In Flanders Field
In Flanders field where peoples grow
There blossoms wave Ger one you
know.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-11-10

Scientific Investigation
A small boy came hurriedly down
the street, and halted breathlessly In
front Of a stranger going in the same
direction.
"Have you lost dollar 2" he ask
ed with his hand in his pocket.
Eyes, yes, believe have!" said
the stranger, feeling in his pockets.
"Have you found one?',
ooh, no." said the small boy. II
just want to see how many have been
lost today. Yours makes fifty-four!"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
HINTS TO AuroIsTs.

II you are going to make long tour
don't wait until the last minute to be-
gin getting things rendy. Oye 'hanl you-
ca thoroughly before you start,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17

press dispatches received tell OF poverty
among the children In Ireland.
Mr.. Hoover's message Ia as follows:
THE collection being carried on at
present for the relief Of children was
initiated for the sole purpose of main
tanning the already existing American In
stitution devoted to sick, undern0urished
and orphan children In central and
eastern Europe.
TT was not the Intention OF combined
organizations to un0ertake new commit
ments, but there is no race, creed or
politics In connection with suffering chill
dren and have therefore assured
knights Of Columbus, who are so finely
cooperating In this, that shall be only
too delighted to cooperate with them in
any way possible and suggested that
they should investigate the reports as to
starving children In Ireland that we may
take any measures necessary and pos
sIble"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
New Building Body
Is Named Boosters

A boosters" club Of 500 members 10
raise a fund with which to erect a new
building for the Chamber of Commerce
and other civic organizations in Indian
apolis was suggested at a dinner last
night by Charles f. Coffin, president OF
the chamber.
The use Of building by business mems
clubs that now assemble at the. various
hotels and the need of a dining-room
that could serve 500 guests was urged
by Mr.. Coffin.
It is reported that a number Of per
sons Endorsed the plan, provided a mem
bership OF 800 for the club could be OBJ
tained.
Another similar dinner viii be held in
January, and will be devoted to dis
cusgion Of the work being done In the
schools toward NATURALIZATION.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
SOVIET AGENT
- KEEPS CHEERFUL
Martens Not Downcast Over
Decision to DepOrt Him.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1T.-Ludwig c. A.
h Martens, the cognized Russian
soviet ambassador, was cheerful, though
disappointed, today over the decision Of
the United States Department Of Labor
to depOrt him.
'T'm glad to note that the deportation
order Is based on the fact that I am the
representative Of the Russian soviet gov
eminent. and not on the charge Of
spreading BOlshevist propa ganda here,
he said You know, have admitted
all along that was the Russian soviet
representative"
Asked what he would do about the de-
pOrtation order, he answered:
MY first move will be TO wire Moscow
for orders II will be for Moscow to de-
eide whether I shall resist further the
deportation proceedings, by an appeal to
the courts, or whether 1 shall comply
with the American Governments re-
quest"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Dresses Chicks

GENEVA. Ohio, Dec. II. - Mrs.
Charles Woodwork believes chickens
should be fully dressed during the
winter. She has dressed her brood of
newly Matched chickens in tiny
sweaters.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Human Torch Rolls
in Snow; Life Saved

CASPER. Wyo.. Dec. IA thick blan-
ket of snoy on the ground here SAVED
the life of F. f. Wagner, World War
veteran, who has been decorated for
bravery In France.
An explosion resulted In Wagner be-
coming a human torch" when his cloth
ing was soaked with flaming gasoline.
flushing from the building where the
explosion occurred, the former services
Ean rolled in the snow until the flames
we're extinguished. He suffered severe
Lurns, but probably will recover.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
SAYS ENGLISH
ADMIT FAILURE
Speaker Who Visited Ireland
Gives Observations.

That the acts Of the repression of the
Lloyd George administration are an ad-
mitted failure by Englishmen was the
assertion of the Rev. William McQuinn,
director of the Marquette League of New
York, In an address ut the Hibernian
hill, last night. He said that the Eng
lish people themselves say the course p1r
sued by the premier was responsible for
the MRcSwiney incident, the burning of
Cork and the black and tan troubles, He
predicted the British troops viii be with
drawn from Ireland within the next nine
II days.
During his stay in Ireland. from Sept.
IL, to Oct. 20, Father McQuinn visited
every part Of the country, and was In
the midst OF a number Of the raids.
That cooperation with the Knights OF
Columbus and Irish and Catholic or
CARNATIONS will be given by the Euro
pean Relief Commission in giving as
sistance to starving children In Ireland,
was promised by Herbert Hoover In
message received by James e. Deery,
national president of the Ancient Order
Of Hihernians, in response to telegram
sent by Mr. Deery pointing out that
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
BUSINESS OF
THEATERS BEST
KNOWN, REPORT
Chicago Owner Sees No Let Up
in Play House and Movie
Patronage.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1T.-In ancient days
every king with weighty problems on
his mind had his Jester to crack jokes
and play funny antics to prevent him
from worrying.
Today the people rule and their
Jester, the real and reel stage. lift worry
over unemployment and reduced wages
from their minds.
With Industries in all parts Of the
country slashinR wages and letting out
thousands Of workers. the theatrical and
motion picture business is at the height
Of its prosperity without any sign Of
let up, according to local movie and
theater owners here. Every theater in
Chicago is enjoying full houses accord
Ing TO Harry J. Powers, veteran theatrical
owner. Powers owns a controlling inter
est sRd manages five Of Chicago's leading
theatezs.
PLAY TO CAPACITY
EVERY NIGHT.
I'VE never had a grezuer volume of
Business said Powers. "0ur houses
play to capacity every night and we are
generally sold out. the day before"
Powers said business depression has
not shown any effect on the theater-
going public.
ct would be a tragedy il the people
didn't have the theaters to help them
forget their troubles" he said, land
perhaps that's the reason why we
haven't been hit as hard as other indus
eYies." Powers predicted a reduction il
Ghe2ter prices. BUT 1t will be gradual
and may be years before 1t reaches the
pre-Tar price" he said. Top price
theater seats here is IS. Before the war
they were $3.50
Powers declared theatrical prosperity is
general. An instance he cited was the
receipts Of the FoIlies In Detroit last
week which be said totaled 81, 900.
Movies are doing a tremendous business
at all prices, according to motion pic
Sure men.
HABIT ACQUIRED
DURING WORLD WAR
Lou Houseman, who Is aiding David
Grifhths in staging g spectacular produc-
ton here st q per seat said the house
is being filed at every performance.
The people were educated during the
wzr to Ike amusement and now know
what a relief II means to be entertained
IN time Of trouble" said Housemsn- i
look for continued prosperity in the
movie game"
Lesser priced movie owners also said
they are enjoying a successful season.
Long rows Of regular patrons can be
found every night at almost any movie.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Rushville Jury Sets
Aside COdicil to Will
special to The Tines.

RUsHvILLE, Ind. Dec IA jury
here set aside the codicil to the will of
the late Mary Groves, and found for the
plaintiff, Nellie Hunsiuger Wright. The
case occupied the Circuit Court all week,
and the jury based it's verdict on the
evidence of Rushville neighbors of the
deceased. who stated that the will was
changed a few hours before the death
s: Mrs Groves, ard that she was unduly
Influenced in making the change. The
will involved n considerable amount of
property anG big estate.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Railroad Turntable
Basis Of $1,000 Suit
snecinl to mac Titnes.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. Dec. 17.-Letting
an unguarded railroad turntable tempt
children to merry go-round rides is de-
clared to be contributory negligence in
a suit filed through a new friend by Mil
dred Cowen, 8. The petition states that
the child suffered permanent injuries
when she was thrown from the huge
plaything into it's circular pit and asks
for $500 compensation.
The defendants are the Michigan Gem
trail ard New York Central Railway Com.
panies.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Churches to Aid
in Relief Work

Caleb s. Denny, chairman OF the In
diana branch of the European Relief
Council has received telegram from
Herbert Hoover stating that all funds
raised By Protestant church on Dec. 10
will be, applied toward the relief work Of
the European Council
The information sets at rest all doubt
as to Protestant cooperation In the
Hoover relief plans. Fer some time
Protestant churches have been support
ing relief work among the chlIdres #
Europe, but in the future all children's
work win be coordinated' under Mr.,
Hoover's direction IL the interest of
economic distribution.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Man Is Found Dead
Kneeling Beside Bed

MARINErTE, wis, Dec 11-Jscob
Lsichnich, II, widower, living alone, was
found dead By nsighbors kneeling be-
side his bed. He was man OF consid
cradle means and left all his property to
Tony Kuehlein. the young son Of a neigh
Dor with whom he frequently visited
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-17
Stump Evansville
Jackson Day Speaker
Special to The Times.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec 17.-Albert
Stump. an attorney of indianapolis, has
accepted an invitation to deliver an ad-
dress at the annual Jackson day banquet
on Jan. s, to be given by the Wander
burg County Democratic Club in this
city.
About 800 Democrats from all parts Of
the First district are expected to be
present at the banquet.