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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07

I'm really not fit to get in beside you. RarEiett" he said wistfuI7y.
 'tNunsensei" Harriet retoa3ed She looked fresh and brilliant in her brown, fm-tTfmmed coat and velvet hat. It was snappy weather and her cheeks gioaEed. Norman West dare not Inok at her and she knew it There was satisfaction in the knowl- edge. Norman" she said, laughing ly, what would you think of woman who proposed to a mani"
 "I would think he was pretty poor stick of 6 man who'd put her in the corner where shed have to do it. He wou5dn't be worth proposing to, Har- rlat, now, would he3"
 Harriet laughed again. ~Oh, don't know. That depends. Maybe he was tiulid or-something, and maybe she saw her happiness going and felt bound to save it if she could"
 'I wouldn't let g woman propose to me, Harriet" Norman sighed.
 'sWouIda't yuu7' retorted Harriet. s-Thaaspleass- propose to me. sick and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07

old, trfhe blase, and her complexion was made up too much for beauty. Hs had been fortunate to escape her. He found himself critically comparing her to the sincere naturally beautiful lit- tle creature who held his heart How could he ever have loved Carolyn!
 The fair visitor did not tarry long. She realized, ali too well that a wom- an Of thirty can not successfully com- pete with youth, at twenty.
 ~The eternal triangleI" exclaimed Edmee, when they were alona. E think that I will write a love story now-about you," she told him
 "And how will you end it, little sweetheart?" he whispered, his lips e her eyes and her mouth
 ""The hero and the lady who took his house right away from him
 Were married in the moon of faf1- ing blossoms ,'' he supplemented.
 '.And lived happily ever after" she prophesfed. Then in true housewifely alarm she ran to the vagonette. '"The kettle" she said dramatically, "has boiled dry"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07
By Phil Moore

take notice of him Harriet didn't do so badly, after all," they said.
 Harriet had done far from badly. She made Norman the man he always should have been. He grew stout, rosy, light hearted. He paid of his debts without help from her. and be- came such prodigious money maker that folks gasped at his success.
 "I wonder if you're as happy as you've made me, Harriet" he said to her onc day.
 Haroiet smiled. You do act happy. Norman. I'm fattered, I must be success as a second wife. Not many wo-@en are"
 ~ He took her in his arms. Dear, If you hadn't been so rich you'd have been my first wife. wanted you au the time, but I didn't dare ask you"
 "ohI" commented Harriet She rubbed her cheek against his and 1aughed little. Do you know, honey. I knew that a4 the time," she sai& softly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07

%K THEN Miss Jeesu~ breathlsss WY with haste, rusAed in to tell
 her she had just heard over the telephone that Jessany West was dead. Harriet Hall was quietly paint ing some china,
 ''Dead!" Harriet cried. She sst, gripping her hands together. staring Rt Miss JessuD, her face as white as her little rufded apron.
 Through her mind raced a picture of lovely Jessamy West. rosy, fuIl-bos- omed. laughing. Ten days before they had been partners at a game Of bridge. "Deadi" she repeated sG7ntiy. "Oh, Miss Jessup. it can't be trueI"
 "I guess it Is, all right" Miss Jessnp said, grimfy, ''The doctor told her when the children cams down with diphtheria and they quarantined the house that she better stay away from them The disease always goes hard with full throated folks. But she laughed at him. And now she's dead and poor Norman is almost crazy. The children, however. are getting bettar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07
'T~HE happy voices of children. as

E%HE happy voices of children, as
 they played around an old ca-
 der press, where the older people were engaged in crushing late apples, came to the ears of Dave Thornton as he turned his rmabout from the white road of the valley to climb Roan mountain to the pretty Ift- tie stone lodge he had visited every fall for five years
 Some day they. too, would be Tudely cisfllusioned about life, as he had been, thought Dave. But none Of hfs own gloomy thoughts were reflected fn the scene about him The mellow fra grance Of late autumn was in the air and here and there patch of crimson, the result Of an early frost gIowed against the green of the trees, To the left in the valley, an acre of golden rod rfppled in the breeze, like a field Of grain ready for the harvest The whistle of a bobwhtte, calling sweet and clear. sounded from a nearby coruneld. where pumpkins lay yellow ln the sunlight A trumpet vine spilled its scarlet bloom riotousIy over
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07

Boys High Grade Shoes, Goodyear welt; black and brown; English and wide toes; sizes to 512; sale 1 price . -. SA, ,9Y l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-07

Misses and ChiIdren's
 Goodyear welt; black and brown; sizes to ?. Sale price ..-... 93. .9Y
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
PLANK IN
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
Inland Waterways

We call attention of the failure
of the Republican National Con-
vention to recognize in any way
the rapid development of barge
transportation on our inland water
ways, which development is the re-
suit of constructive policy of the
Democratic administration.
We pledge ourselves to the fur
ther development of adequate trans
portation facilities on our rivers
and to the further improvement
of our inland waterways and we rec
ognize the Importance of connect
ing the Great Lakes with the sea
by way of the Mississippi river and
its tributaries, as well as by the
st. Lawrence river.
= We favor an enterprising foreign
trade policy with all nations, and
in this connection we favor the
full utilization of all Atlantic, gulf
and Pacific ports, and an equit-
able distribution of shipping facili-
ties between the various ports.
Transportation remains and in
creasingly vital problem in the con-
tinued development and prosperity
of the nation.
Our present facilities for distri-
button by rail are inadequate and
the promotion of transportation by
water is imperative.
We therefore favor a liberal and
comprehensive policy for the devel-
opment and utilization of our har-
bors and interior waterways.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
Officers of LeUee
Board are Reelected

Memphis, July 14.-H. B. Tom
linson, the president, and other Of
ficers of the st. Francis Levee Board
were reelected yesterday at the an
nual meeting at Bridge Junction,
across the river from Memphis. All
Of the eight counties were repre-
sented. The other officers are: j.
R. West, secretary; H. N, Pharr,
chief engineer, and Skipwith
Adams, attorney.
Reports of the various depart
ment heads were read 1t was an
nounced by J. M. Jarman, auditor,
appointed by Gov. Brough, that the
finances of the board were in ex-
cellent condition.
Officers of the board state that
five additional miles are being built
at the south end of the district, to
cost $235,000. One-half of the
work has been completed. The task
will be ended by January /, 1921.
Under the flood control act pass
ed by Congress 100000 has been
appropriated by the federal govern
ment for work along the levee at
Luxora, Osceola, Lambethville, st.
Clair, Bruins and Peters. The board
has appropriated 100000 as its
part of the fund to carry on the
work. 1t is estimated that 100000
cubic yards of levee enlargement
will be made at these points. The
cost will be 100000.
Collectors and assessors were
elected for each of the districts rep
resented on the board.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
Judge w. J. DriUer For
Congress

The people of the first congress
sional district of Arkansas are call
ed upon to select a successor to
Congressman Caraway who is a can
didate for the Senate.
Politics is becoming, happily for
the people, a business proposition,
and the matter of selecting public
officials is now being as carefully
entered into as would be the select
ing of the officers of a bank or of
any other business enterprise.
The voters of this district should
carefully consider the qualifications
the character and the past record
of the several gentlemen asking for
this nomination, then lay aside all
personal likes and dislikes and vote
for the man who can best repre-
sent the district as a whole.
If this acid test is applied, and
it should be applied if we expect
to have a truly democratic govern
ment of, by and for the people,
Judge Driver will be the nominee
for congress from this district.
In making this statement we have
no desire to in any way reflect on
any other candidate but merely state
a fact that is readily apparent to
every thinking man.
Judge Driver was born in this
county forty seven years ago and
has lived here continuously. He is
connected with the leading families
of this section and Of the state. He
has filled many positions of trust
with honor to himself and to the
community.
In 1911 he received the unani-
nous Endorsement of the members
of the local bar and was
appointed to fill vacancy in the
office of circuit judge in this ju-
dicial district. 1t was while serving
in this office that his opportunity
came to prove his worth as a public
servant. He discharged his duties
at all times with dignity and with
fairness. At times it became nee
essary for him to turn deaf ear
to the pleas of friends, often men
of wealth and influence, in order
20 insure good juries that would
fairly and impartially try the cases
brought before them. He retired
from this office voluntarily some
two years ago after having won the
respect and confidence of every one
with whom he came in contact.
Judge Driver is one of the best
lawyers in the state, well educated,
deep thinker, a polished gentle
man and an orator with a reputation
that is more than state wide. He is
well able to hold his own with any
man who ever served in congress
from this or any other state and is
as fearless as he is able. He is
asking for the support of the vo-
ters solely on his merits and courts
the closest scrutiny of his record,
public and private.
Most encouraging reports are
reaching Judge Driver from every
part of the district. If he is elect
ed, and he will be elected, the first
district of Arkansas will have every
reason to be proud of its represen-
tative in Congress.-Osceola Times.
(adv.)
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
M'CLINTOCK BATS
LIKE A FIEND
MARlANNA CATCHER WINS
SILK SHIRT AND PAIR OF
TROUSERS - NEEDS BACON
AND SACK OF FLOUR NOW.
(By Cayce Turner.l


Mr.. Squirley McClintock took his
trusty bludgeon and defeated the
Helena baseball team all alone last
Thursday afternoon, scoring two
tallies and bringing in two more,
incidently adding pair of trous-
ers to his collection, also.
Elberfield came through with his
usual brand of twirling, Mr.. Trum-
per running his chances for a shut
out by polling one over the fence
with one on in the fourth stanza.
All their other chances to count
were blotted out by double killings,
the locals executing three of these
in nifty manner, Reeves being the
middle man on each occasion. Nc
Lendon at third, started two Of
them.
Our four were made after this
fashion: With two gone in the
third frame, Hardin drew four wide
ones, took second on McClntock's
single and scored on Gray's hit. In
the fifth Elberfield singled and Nc
Clintock busted one into the pea
patch across the road. Squirley has
now brought home a silk shirt and
pair of breeches and it is rumor-
ed that as soon as someone offers
slab of bacon and a sack of flour
he will marry and settle down for
life. In the seventh round he led
off with another rap which would
have been good for the complete trip
but on account of having already
used up all the free pants, etc., he
stopped at the third corner from
where he scored on McLendon's hit.
The details:
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
Arkansas Farmer
Is Shot to Death

Dewitt, Ark, July 15.-Robert
White, 49, prominent farmer of this
community, met death on the high
way four miles south of Dewitt
late Wednesday when he fell fatally
wounded by a shot from ambush.
The murderer made his escape and
up until this morning had not been
apprehended.
The muder took place within 400
yards of Whites home. The shot
was heard by his daughter. Mr..
White had made an early morning
run to Dewitt in an automobile with
c. P. Vittitow, a neighbor, to get
serum with which to vaccinate stock
afflicted with Charbon, now pre-
valent in this community.
On reaching home White left the
car and mounted his horse, follow
ing the car to the place where the
serum was to be used. Vittitow was
too far ahead to witness the murder.
The horse returned to the house
and a search was made, neighbors
finding White dead by the road
side.
The murder recalls that White
was shot three times last winter by
Walter Picheloup, %, in dispute
over the line between their farms.
White at the time was unarmed.
Pitcheloup left the country after
the shooting.
Sheriff Elliott, of Dewitt, has
dispatched armed posses in various
directions to intercept the murderer
in case he attempts to escape. He
has also calledfo bloodhounds from
the state farm at Cummings.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
Man Shot to Death
By Revenue Agent

Hot Springs, Ark, July 15.-Jno.
w. Snodgrass, a farmer living in
the northern part of this county,
was shot and mortally wounded by
j. H. Hopper, an internal revenue
agent, who was attempting to search
the farmers wagon for "moonshine"
whiskey.
The shooting took place about 10
miles from this city at 10 o'clock
last night.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
Ois =, OF ACCIDENTS
IN TENNESSEE IN 1919

" More than @ ode Tenn, PJul y 15.-
y ~ during tbe 'aVo deaths in Tennes-
|" accidents s"e year 1919, were due
S0r made 4, according to the re-
Soard Ss Of basyg., ~ The Tennessee state
''Sssd Ss,s fatal fop f6q'1nS0ils 1as asd "fS fss
sis Sset car sce;ad alIled in railroad and
sas'n!ts Sasnts onn,Jteiioents. All other ac-
f'aslng the plned tn4us numbered 983,
''a accidents number nun of deaths
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

Summary-Two-base hits, Burke;
three-base hits, McClintock; home.
runs, McClintock, Trumper; hit by
pitched ball, Trumper; wild pitch,
Fitzgerald, l.; struck out, by Fitz-
gerald, a; by Elberfield, 5; double
plays, McLendon to Reeves to Har-
rington, 2; Elberfield to Reeves to
Harrington. Time of game 2:05.
Umpire, Powell.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
MISTAKE OR CONFESSION

The nervous bridegroom was call
ed upon to make a speech at the
wedding breakfast.
Putting his hand on his brides
shoulder he hesitatingly remarked
Ladies an% gentlemen this thing
has been thrust upon me. ."-Tit-Bit
(London).
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
NOT so HEALTHY

Several Irish towns have to be
omitted from this summers list OF
health resorts.-London Opinion.
~~~~~~~~~~~~>>~~>>~~ ~~~~~.~~~s>~~~~~~~e~r
Wild, Frank McAlexander and J
p. Hampton. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Derrick, chaperones. The campers
vent out Monday, returning last
light and all report most delight
full outing.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

A. F. of L. condemns military
training in schools on the grounds
that it "kills initiative" and in the
next breath favors government own
ership of railroads, which of course,
would cultivate it.-Wall Street
Journal.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
NECESSARILY

Jack-"Why do you call the bar
rister Necessity
Jock-"Because he knows no law. "
-Tit-Bits (London).
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

They're killing lots of rattlesnakes
west of here this year; and when
you stop to think of it, there isn't
much use of keeping them alive
much longer.-Kansas City Star.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

The Literary Digest's nationwide
poll shows that straw votes pro-
pose and political bosses dispose
Nashville Southern Lumberman.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
QUICK CHANGES

'Tn Mexico" says Uncle Abimel-
ech Bogardus, feller's got to
buy the latest extry to see wheth-
er he's a patriot or a traitor. -
Seattle Post ost-Intelligencer.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

Chancellor Muller says Germany
is through with the war" but the
war is not through with Germany
Washington Post.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

What this country needs is fewer
automobile drivers and more wheel
barrow pushers.-Omaha Examiner.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
GARDEN LUCK

'Is your husband having any
luck with his garden?'
"Oh yes, he got a sunstroke and
collected 5000 health insurance. -
Boston Transcript.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
WATERWAY PLANKS IN
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Waterways

We declare it to be our purpose
to encourage and develop water
transportation service and facilities
in connection with the commerce of
the United States.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

One thing in favor of Mr.. Debs
for president is that his travelling
expenses are expected to be light for
several years. - Louisville-Courer
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
WANTED

Bids on about 900 square feet OF
concrete side walk. Apply to Cour-
ier-Index office. On
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

If Japan had right to take
Shantung, it would not need SO
long an explanation.-W Washington
Post
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

Clothing manufacturers cannot
mil the wool over the mems eyes
while they are pulling the cotton
denims over their bodies.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

It is doubtful whether Senator
Harding will be as surprised on be-
ing officially notified of his nominal
tion as many of us were.--hansas
City Star.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16
PRovIDENT GIRL

"Have you been touching the
barometer, Jane?"
"Yes'm. It's my night out, so |
set it to fine London Mail.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

Japan says she intends to take no
sides in Siberia. She she take no
side except the outside.-Manila Bull
letin.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

A few years more of shilly-shal-
living, and Germany will demand an
indemnity from the Allied and AS
sociated Powers.-Columbia Record.
The courier-index., 1920-07-16

A clue is something detectlve
finds when he can't find the crimi-
nal.-Greenvill Is. CD Piedmont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
SOCIETY IN. SELMA

Selma, April 10. = Special. - Shriners held the stage on Thursday, when the entire city was turned over to the wear CTS of the red fez, who staged a colorful ceremonial for Abba Temple. Street fes- tivities started at 2:30 p. q., with a drill by Little Abba Patrol of which J. w. Colts is captain, followed by a street par ade, fir which the Junior Y. NJ C. A. band made. it's first public appearance, after many weeks of practice
 At the Shrine ball, which opened at 8 o'clock in the evening with Keith vau- Geviile performance at the Dallas Club. numbers of visitors were present, includ- ing visitors from Mobile, Montgomery and the neighboring towns of Demopoiis and Uniontown.
 Hawaiian musicians furnished dance music during the evening, and the ball. room, skillfully decorated and lighted, presented a lively scene, with the uni forms of the Little Abba patrol and the many pretty evening gowns worn by the women adding to its brilliancy and beauty.
 Supper was served at Ii D. m. the cater ing being skillfully done by ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star.
 Miss lone DeLoach and Mir. Julius Ha- garty were quietly married Thursday at s:N a. m. at tho apartments of Mfr. and Mrs. VIII Hlnson on Lauderdaie street, the ceremony being witnessed by pumbers of friends whose affection forY the att tractive young couple expressed itself in many pretty wedding gifts, displayed in the dining room of the apartment.
 pr. John A Davison, pastor of the First Baptist Church, performed the ceremony. and Mrs. Will Hinson was the only attendant.
 The bride, an unusually handsome girl with rich brunette coloring. was modishly gowned in q coat suit of blue tricotine. heavily embroidered in wool Her hat was a smart model of blue georgette crepe. over which was drared a veil of blue novelty weave, and shoes and gloves were of brown. She carried American Beauty roses. @
 Immediately after the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs Hagarty left for Birmingham and Atlanta on a wedding trip, and on their return to Selma will have apart ments with Mrs. Frank Driskell on Lau- derdale street.
 The bride is one of the most charming. girls in the city, and her frank, winning personality has drawn many friends to her during the years of her residence here. MT. Hagarty is the son of Mir. and Mrs. W. 0. Hagarty, and for five years past has been connected with the Selma Lighting Company. He now holds the position of local auditor, and is one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus. Miss. April l0.-(Special) bers of the city council granted the re- quest of the stephen D. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery
 asking permission to move the beauti- ful Confederate monument now on Courthouse Square to the intersection
 of Main and Market streets The pet-
 tion, which was signed by a majority of the United Daughters of the Con-
 federacy, was presented by I. I. Kauf-
 man. who in forceful words urged upon
 the councilmen to favor the movement
 A short talk in behalf of the request
 was also made by Gen. F. T. Sykes, city
 attorney. Upon motion of Wallace
 Stevens and seconded by Joe B. Love
 the request was granted.
 The members of the United Daugh-
 ters of the Confederacy. who are to
 bar the expense of having the monu-
 ment moved. expect to have the change made at once. The location will be in
 the middle of Main street, where the
 water fountain now stands The mar +oie fountain is to be placed on Stephen
 D. Lee High School campus
 | At the age of s5 years Mrs. Mary | Bowen. the mother of Mrs. George 1 sherman of this city, has gone to her
 final reward. The remains were taken
 10 Aberdeen. where interment took Nplace Thursday
 Mrs. Bowen, who was raised in Mon
 roe county, has for some time past been
 in feeble health. and on account of her
 age continued to grow worse until the l end came | Rev. Shade w. Walker. D. b. of-San. ford, Fla. noted evangelist. will arrive here the coming week and will conduct revival service at the First Meth odist church. During four years time | that Dr. Walker was a pastor at Hunt fington. w. Va, 1000 new members were
 taken into the church, one-half of them being mature men,
 | The funeral of Mrs. D. P. Davis. 6a. 1 who died here yesterday, was held this l morning from St. Pauls Episcopal l Church at 10:3O o'clock, conducted by 1 Rev. D. Lucien Malone, and interment took place in Friendship cemeterey. The l deceased was one of the best known 1 Christian women of this city She is survived by three daughters, Mrs r. w
 Maer, Mrs. William F. Patty and Mrs. Ira L. Gaston.
 l I In the democratic primary held here
 for the purpose of naming city off | cials and school trustees, A. Y. Glover. formerly chief of police, was elected
 mayor over his opponent, E. s. Moore
 former councilman, by 80 votes. The
 count stood as follows: Glover, 41s; l Moore 332
 l All administration candidates with I the exception of c. r. Banks of Ward l |. and J. w. Steen, formerly councilman 1 of Ward 6, who were without oppo- | sition. S. B. Street was named as al derman from Ward 3 to succeed Wal