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The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Fresh Oysters always on hand
of tho Rol Cofa
Bargains at Priebatsch s
are ALWAYS GENUINE.

Coal may be high-but we don't need
it. The Lord tempers the wind to the
shorn lamb.
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Ripley and Mrs.
Henry Meyer went up to Jackson today
in the Ripley car.
The mental age of a lot of people
doesn't compare favorably with their
chronological age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell who have been liv-
ing at the Roberts home are preparing
to move to Hattiesburg.
What's the use in being governor of
Mississippi when a College President
can get five thousand year?
Mrs. Carrie Cassidy Conant and chill
dren left lest Saturday to visit Mrs.
Conants sister, Mrs. ]. B. Holden, at
Jackson.
A meeting interested in the rates
charged by the Cumberland Telephone
Co., is being held at the Mayors office
as the Leader goes to press.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Everyone appreciates a
store that takes the lead in
low prices.-Priebatsch's did
il.
Revenge.

For years a bitter feud has existed
between the Browns and the Robinsons
next door neighbors. The trouble had
originated through the depredations OF
Browns cat, and had grown so fixed an
affair that neither party ever dreamed
of making up" One day, however
Brown sent his servant next door with
a peace-making note for Mr.. Robinson
which read Mr.. Brown sends his COM
pliments to Mr.. Robinson, and begs to
say that his old cat died this morning.
Robinson's written reply was bitter;
Mr.. Robinson is very sorry to hear OF
Mr.. Browns trouble, but he had not
heard that Mrs. Brown was nl."-Dal-
las News.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Growth of Parcel Post.

The parcel post has had almost re-
markable growth in the United States.
Postmaster General Burleson, in his re-
port submitted to Congress recently,
said that the total number of pieces
of parcel post mail handled during the
fiscal year was estimated to have ex-
ceeded 2,250,000,0o0. The average cost
of delivery per parcel was reduced from
$O.0104 in 1913 to sO.OOO6 in 1916. In 1917
this cost had increased to $O.OOO7, while
in the past two years there was a fur
ther increase to $O,O145, the highest
since the inauguration of the Parcel
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Coats Half Price. AyI-
wards.

Mr.. S. N. Storm is so far advanced
toward recovery as to be able to be re-
moved to his home from the hospital
today or tomorrow
Roy Peavey, Oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan B. Peavey has enlisted in
the U. S. Navy and expects to leave
for San Francisco, Dec. 1st.
The Peripatetics will meet at the j.
F. Vernon home Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock, with Mines Vernon and
Jay McGrath as hostesses.
The City Board has accepted payment
for Playground bonds sold to Messrs.
t. H and c. B. Perkins. The approval
of the Attorney is awaited.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

Post Service. The increase of 100 per
cent in three years is attributable to
increased size of parcels, increased sal
aries of carriers and chauffeurs, and in
creased cost Of equipment.
1t is estimated that the revenue de-
rived from parcel post mail is now ap-
proximately s15OO0O, 900 annually. This
is the only transportation agency which
has not increased it's rates or declared
embargoes or priorities and which now
transports and delivers merchandise
with the same celerity as before the
war.
Due to the abnormal conditions which
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Mrs. Thompson nonors visitors.

Yesterday Mrs. N. R. Thompson en-
tertained at charming evening party,
complimentary to Mrs. Geo. Atkins, of
Jackson, and Mrs. Walter T. Jones, of
Houston, Tex. There were four tables
for the games, after which a delightful
grape fruit ice with chicken a la King
was served. Red and white carnations
enhanced the attractive apartments of
the Thompson home. The prize was
won by Mrs. A. A. Cohn, the hostess
presenting dainty cut glass perfume
bottles to the guests who were honorees.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
If you want real Bargains
come to our Big Sale and you
will get them.-Aylward's.

ANY news?" inquired the reporter.
Nope was the answer, "nuthin' but
dead news-that is, yer know, the blues
and not much Christmas" That's a
joke.
Rev. o. NJ. Lucas, well known Bap-
tlst preacher, died at the age of 81 at
his home in Jackson. Mr.. Lucas has
canvassed Lincoln in the interest of the
Baptist Record.
Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Dunning, late
Of Canton, are at home in Brookhaven
with the E. H. Wentworths. Mr.. Dun
nlng is connected with the Pat Farrell
enterprises in this city.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Nothing misleading
PriebatSch's.

Mrs. A. L. Moore has been called
upon to mourn the death of her below
ed mother Mrs. Davidson, who has Of
ten visited Brookhaven. Sympathy goes
out to her.
Remember that the tickets to Whit
worth Artist Course make gorgeous
Christmas presents. With Kreisler for
the opening Artist what better could
you wish?
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
See our line Of Felt Slippers
for Xmas. AyIward's.

Mrs. George Atkins, of Jackson, is a
guest of Mines N. A. Mcleod and N. R.
Thompson and is receiving many social
favors.
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet makes a
very useful and appreciated Christmas
gift. $1.O0 delivers one to your home.
-McGrath.
Grafonola is the most appreciated
gift. Why not give your wife or daugh-
ter one this Christmas? Perkins Fur
niture Store.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

prevailed as a result of the war, the de-
partment found it impracticable from
April, 1917, to October, 1919, to keep
any statistical record of parcel post
mail handled. From October l to Oc-
tober Is, 1919, such record was made,
and this disclosed that while the in
crease in the actual number of parcels
mailed was not so pronounced. the total
weight of parcels carried and the postal
revenue derived therefrom increased
more than 55 per cent.-Clarion-Ledg
er.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Our great Bargain Sale is
pleasing the people. Sale will
continue until Christmas
Aylward's.

Abraham Kittle, said to be the Oldest
member of the Masonic order in the u
nited States died at his home Sunday.
He was ia years old. He joined the
order in 1927 at Waterford, n. Y.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Priebatsch's without doubt
is the best place to trade.

People who throw waste paper in the
streets for some one else to pick up,
may not be hogs, but they seem to want
their town to look like a pigpen
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

United States prohibition attracts
the world" says Sir Auckland Geddes
And Cubas lack of it attracts number
Of United Statesers.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

Jackson. He was the oldest practicing
physician in the state and a gentleman
of the old school beloved by all who
knew him.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
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Cotton is 1925 today.
You can have that upholstering done
here in Brool1haven.
The best oysters served or delivered
raw at Smiths Lunch Stand.
666 breaks a cold quicker than
any remedy we know.
Mr.. James Harrington came up from
McComb Sunday-on business.
Mr.. B. S. Cato is over at SumralI look
ing into business enterprises.
Fresh Oysters always on hand
at the Bell Cafe.
Miss Ruby Newman spent the week
end with Bogue Chitto friends.
Fore Rent.-Two unfurnished rooms
for light housekeeping.-Phon 576.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

Girl students at Ohio State UniVer-
sity say they do not require wealthy
husbands, only good providers. But
how can they be good providers unless
wealthy?
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
See the pretty Tie Window
at Priebatsch's.

1.-The devils always to pay and he's
good collector" says somebody who
pays.
Don't overlook our large line of floor
lamps in selecting your Christmas gifts.
-McGrath's.
Cotton ginned in Brookhaven prior to
Dec. 1, 1920, 1921 bales; to the same
date 1919, 7,495 bales.
Mrs. Anthony Staffler expects to leave
Saturday to spend the holidays at her
former home in Meridian.
solid car of Stoves and Ranges at
reduced prices for cash or liberal terms
at Perkins Furniture Store.
Tomorrow evening Mrs. N. r. Thomp-
son will entertain at dinner DR.. and
Mrs. Geo. Atkins of jackson,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

Mound Bayou, in this State, was
founded by negro SS years ago. 1t
has population of over 1900 negroes
and is self-governed
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Colds are severe and serious.

CoIds are severe and serious.
Langford says he is still Saving
soles."
Mr.. Edgar Green was in our city yes
terday.
Mrs. Carl Storm and Miss Susie Smith
are spending today in Jackson.
Don't feast until you have fed some
one or more of the cold and hungry.
Our houses might all be painted if
there was any left after facial decor
alton"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Boys and Mems Caps al
half price during our Big Sale.
-Aylward's.

Since the Library has been opened
free of charge to children who use the
children's books, there has been a con-
siderable interest shown in reading
There is no democracy so great as the
democracy of books, and they should
be available to every one everywhere.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15
Look at that Tie Window at
Priebatsch's Dandy Xmas
present.

| SSS4ASe
Mrs, A. A. Cohn entertained the
Bridge Club yesterday afternoon hon
oring Mrs. Walter T. Jones, of Hous-
ton' Tex, for whom a special table was
| provided. The afternoon was a delight
full one, lovely refreshments being serv-
ed. The prize was won by Mrs. F. B.
Noodle
Mr.. Jim Hand who left his home near
Jayess on Wednesday, Dec. Sth, in per-
feet health apparently was taken i'll
with severe chill upon reaching Brook
haven and later developed pneumonia
at the hospital where he went for re-
lief. Mr.. Hand was reported almost in
dying condition last night; but is
little better today.
Christmas Handkerchiefs
in Boxes, Fancy Towels, Ties,
Toys, Books, Dolls and Fan
cy GOOds-Everything you
want for Christmas is here
Aylward's.
| Miss Catherine Purser will take her
diploma from the Expression Depart
ment of the Public School Friday ev-
ening. The exercises will be held in
the sub-story of the Baptist Church
beginning at seven o'clock and Miss
Purser will be assisted by Misses Sara
Herring and Edith Lipp who will fur
nish the music. All interested are in
vited to attend.
The low prices are still on
at Priebatsch's and they are
giving away $4,000 in cash
Friday, Dec. 81, at 3 o'clock.
They are entitled to your pat
rOnage.
The Christmas motif was carried out
| in attractive decorations used in the
Baptist w. M. S. social meeting Mon
day evening when addresses were given
on China by Mines. Homer Guess and
J. J. Carruth and a music program rem
dered. Miss Mary Henry gave a voice
number, accompanied by Miss Fanna
Mai KEGS, Miss Sara Herring accompa-1
MED by Miss Edith Lipp, violin solo
and Miss Elsie Barge closed the pro-
gram with a brilliant selection. Miss
kathryn Purser read attractively 'srhe
Other Wise Man" Russian tea and
sandwiches were served the large COM
pany present and all united in the so-
cial hour which so successfully crown.
ed the occasion complimentary to Bap
tist students and busIuess women.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1920-12-15

Phone 81 when you want printing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many Con way friends for the loving service rendered to us during the last ill., ness of our dear mother, Mrs. Rachel A. Spires. We feel that no service is too great for us to undertake for any of those who contributed in the smallest degree to the comfort of her who was and is so dear to us.
 May Gods richest blessings follow you to the end of life's day and as one by one you cross the river of death may you be permitted to share the glory which she now enjoys.
 Mrs. Joe Bickle, Mrs. Bertha Cathcart, Mrs. Una Moses, Mrs. Blanche Wilder, Ben Spires, Whit Spires.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
SERVICE MEN ENROLL
 FOR VOCATION STUDY

Little Rock, May 5.-W. F. Dougher- ty of Dallas. district vocational off, ficer, has been in the city looking after the service in this state He is in charge of a rict'comprising the states of Arkansas, Texas. and Okla homa. He reports that there are about 2200 ex-service men in the dis trict who are taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the gov ernment for vocational training. Many of them are in the agricultu- ral schools of Arkansas, there being number of them from other states In the Arkansas institutions. There are also some of the men in the com mercial schools and a few in the Normals.
 The governor allows them S80 a month for maintenance. and S150 a month maximum where there are de- pendents. Any ex-service man who may be interested is urged to send his name to D. L. Pockenfield of Lit tie Rock, who is in charge of the To- cal work
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
LACK ONE CANDIDATE
 IN SCHOOL ELECTION

With the filing of the name of W. A. Gibbon as a candidate for school director, the ticket for the election in the Conway special district May 15 still lacks one candidate, W. B. Clayton, secretary of the board. said today. D. o. Harton, chairman of the board, has indicated that he does not wish reelection although other board members and citizens in gener- al are anxious that he retain his place. s. G. Smith, who is now on the Pacific coast, made no mention of the election before his departure, which MT. Clayton said might indi- cate he wishes to be relieved as d board member.
 The board will meet Saturday 10 reach final decision on the matter of building plans, determination of which was deferred at the meeting held last Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
M ARRIAGE LICENSE.

J, T, Shaw, 9, and May Dunn. Is, Conway
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
ONLY ONE BIDDER
 ON ROAD CONTRACT

The P J Lewelling Construction Company, who are now constructing several highway projects in Conway county, were the only bidders on exca- yation and surfacing of the Damascus, Nllonia and Palarm highways, when bids were called for in the office of R W. Robins at II o'clock this morn ing. The Lewelling company's bid was conditioned upon being award ad the contract for all three districts
 Major w. J Parks of the farhcs Engineering Company of Pine Bluff, supervising engineers for the districts, sad this afternoon that the basic price offered by the bidder for excavation was lower than that at which some contracts had been let recently. but that some details of the bid were un- satisfactory. It was possible. how ever, he thought, that the commis- sioners would be able to reach an agreement and let contract for the grading in the three districts
 F. L. Scull of Conway was the low est bidder on concrete work Several other bids were submitted for steel bridge work, and corrugated and wit rifed pipe,
 The commissioners adjourned short ly after noon until o'clock this af- ternoon, when the bids will be given further consideration
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05

Suits pressed, 50 cents. Ea2cAe Martin, phone 360.-d1t
 We can vulcan,ne your auto tires. Conway Overland Co.-8-28dtf
 Suits cleaned and pressed <l Eu- gene Martin, phone 360,-d1t
 See Dunaway Bradley for real estate and nsurahce.-3-4dtf
 Wanted-1O0 cows to pasture C. H. Nelson, phone 152 5-5d4t
 Light running, ball bearing lawn mowers at Newborn Bros.-5-4d2t.
 Talk your real estate wants over with Reeves & Burke.-410dwtf
 See Cline & Williams for real estate and insurance. Quitman. Ark.-1-29dtf
 For Sale-Three Burner Oil Stove in good shape. 116 Center St.. 5-4d2t
 Drive in the Magnolia Filling Sta tion for your gas, oil and grease.-4-12 dtf.
 Palm Beach suits cleaned and press ed, 75 cents Eugene Martin, phone 360.-d1t
 Mrs Dean D. McBrien and Mrs. H. C. Johnston ard visitors in Little Rock today
 For Sale-Three burner oil stove and 50-gallon oil tank. Oak Street | Cafe.-5-ldtf. Better get lawn mower and keep the yard in good shape See Newborn Bros.-5-4d2t. Day and night service car. Call phone 5O4 for quick help when in trouble. , Mrs. John Drummer went to Nor ritlon this morning to attend the funeral of her cousin. Mrs. Francle.
 For Sale-Nancy Hall sweet potato plants, $225 per thousand at my place Phone 306 George Simon.- | 5-3d6t
 Bring your shoe repairing to o D l Clibourne as l am permanently ioca- ted for at least 50 or 90 days,-5 -4d3t
 Misses Mabel and Ruth Thompson and Nora Brown of Apli nare guests of relatives and friends in Conway this week.
 Several parties have made in quiries about chatt. If can get orders for something like carload I will have car shipped at once. If you are in need of any, phone your order to No. 355. Price, $425 per ton. F. l.. Scull.-5-3d3t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
BUSY WORKERS CLUB.

The Busy Workers Club met at Re publican schoolhouse Wednesday night April 1, with ten members present. MT. Williams and Miss Posey were there with their picture machine They showed some interesting pie lures and gave us some instructions in our club work.
 The cotton club members reported having their ground ready to plant The corn club members reported their corn was up to fairly good stands The canning club members reported thelr gardens doing fairly well.
 We had quite a number of visitors and hope to have more next time Our next meeting will be May 28. We want all the members to be there Everybody is welcome to come.
 Orless Hendrickson. Reporter.
 MARRIAGE LICENSE.
 J. T. Shaw, 9, and May Dunn. 16, Conway
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05

Suits pressed, 50 cents. Eu2cAe Martin, phone 360.-d1t
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05

anted-To room and board, man and wife or middle aged lady. House close in to town. Phone 1S8. dtf.
 Miss Caroline Muth of Little Rock. formerly a teacher in the Conway public school, is a visitor in Conway today
 Mrs. J. A. Pence has hardy shrubs and pot plants for sale. Nice cut flowers end peonies for the next two weeks.-5-1dtf
 Mrs, W. R. Boyd and son returned this morning to their home at Higgins, Tex, following a visit to MT and Mrs. C. D. Wilkins.
 For Sale or Rent-Six-ro house, water and lights, corner Faulkner and Scott. See W. R. James at Faulkner County Bank.-5-1dtf
 When you want shoe shop, call Telephone 38l. am prepared to d., you the right work at the right price o. D. Clibourne.-5-4d3t.
 President B. w. Torreyson of the State Normal and President Doak S. Campbell of Control College are visi- tors in Little Rock today.
 If interested in farm lands in South east Arkansas, call at my office and talk over going down there with me. J. r. Wilbanks.-4 -3OdlOt
 Miss Caroline Muth of Little Rock. former member of the Conway pub lie school faculty. is a guest for the week of Mrs. w O. Wilson.
 l have moved my shoe repair shop to North R, R. Avenue and am ready for work now. (At main Railroad crossing) O. D. 5-4d3t.
 For the cleanest of cleaning and classy, up-to-date pressing come to Anton Worm the Tailor. Phone lO7. North Front St., Conway, Ark-5-5d
 Full blood Jersey male. Cows call ed for and returned s3.5O. Satisfac- tion guaranteed Cows handled with care. Phone 29S o. s. Russ.-wsdtf
 Lost-English setter dog, black and white spotted, wore leather collar with plate bearing name U. l.. Parker, Arkansas City" Will pay reward of $l0 for return. G. D, Estes. 5-ld4t
 For Sale-Seven-roo house with good sleeping porch, two blocks west of Central; built about six years Lot 100x140 feet; $2,70O00; terms J. H. L., P. o. Box 13, City.-4 30d7t
 On account of barber supplies ad- vancing, we are obliged to raise our prices. After Thursday, price for hair cut will be 35c, shave 20c, hair cut and shave soc. Shock, Jones shops 5-4d2t.*
 Rev. A. E. Holloway, who was here yesterday for the meeting of the HendriX College trustees, returned this morning to Searcy. He was ac- companied by Mrs. U. C. Craig, who will visit her daughter, Mrs. Hollo- way.
 Mrs. C. II. Newborn returned last night from Memphis, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Mignon Newborn, who recently underwent an operation Although still very i'll, Miss Newborn is recovering from the operation at a atisfactOrv rata
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
PERSONALS

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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
THREE CONTESTS HELD.

D,. IT Editor Log Cabin Democrat:
 Your reporter in the Damascu. items, last weeks issue, said Thurs day we had two contests speaking. As matter of fact we had three Miss Glady Brown won the prize 1T the intermediate contest. Her de livery was fine, stage present ex cellent, memory good Your reporter probably unintentionally overlooked this fact. E. H. Miller
 Damascus, May 3, 1920.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK.
By United Press)

Kansas City, May 5.-Cattle: re celpts 16,000, market steady, native steers $10.25 to $14, cows and heifers S4.75 to $1l.75. Hogs: receipts 5000 market 15 to p cents higher, bulk sales $13.65 to s14.35, heavy S13.25 to $1410.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-05

Let us dye for you. Phone 360.-d1t Sharp Powers is in Little Rock to- day
 Lawn mowers at Newborn Bros 5-4d3t.
 Fresh butter at Erbacher's tomor- roW-d1t
 Fresh weinies at Erbacher's tomor- row.-d1t
 Attorney J. C. Clark is visitor in Little Rock today. J. S. Carter is business visitor in Little Rock today.
 For Sale-A few choice milch cows Erbacher Bros.--1dtf.
The Penn's Grove record., 1920-07-16
Chester Shipyard Begins Expansion

In response to the growing demand
for ships, the Sun Shipbuilding Co., of
Chester, Pa.,,will spend SO, 100000 for
improvements and additions and hire
5000 more men. That shipyard is
said to have been compelled to ex-
pand far in excess of that which ordi-
narily would have been sufficient dur
ing normal and peacetime needs.
Work has begun on the construction
of an enormous wet basin, in which
will be constructed a floating drydock
equipped with every modern device
capable of docking the largest vessels
that enter the Delaware river. The
wet basin will be $50 feet in length,
with a deep-water frontage of 1856
feet, in which at least four steel
steamships of $1,000 lightweight tons
capacity may be moored. This part
of the Sun Company's expansion pro-
ject will cost 81, 800, 700.
An additional $1,500,00 will be re-
quired for the construction of new
ways and improvements in the plant
and equipment. The expenditure of
SO, 1000 900 marks the first impetus that
has been given to activities in the ship
yards along the Delaware river, and
one that long has been hoped for by
the citizens of Philadelphia, Chester,
Camden, Gloucester and other cities.
The Sun Shipbuilding Co., although
only four years old, has been notably
successful in the construction of sew
eral types of steel steamships. Re-
Gently it received a number of con-
tracts for vessels of 10000 and 13, 1000
tons register. 1t has built large cargo
carriers for the Luskenbach Line,
known as one of the most exacting
ship organizations in the world. Steel
tankers also have been constructed for
the Standard Oil Co., the Gulf Rein
ing Co., and the Sun Oil Co. In an
interview recently it was learned that
not a single failure has attended any
launching OF the prompt acceptance
by the owners of any vessel built by
the Sun Co. The Sun Shipbuilding
Co. is headed by J. N. Pew and J.
Howard Pew.