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The Little River news., 1920-03-17
2,5OO INFLUENZA CASES
Health Officer Says Situation is Be. coming Serious Again.

Little Rock, March 13.-The gravity of the influenza situation in the state is nearing critical stage, pr. Garri- son, state health officer, said today. The southern part of the state is the more severely infected, the health of- ficer said, and it may become neces- sary to take dramatic steps to control the disease. Local authorities, it is understood, will have charge of the situation in their localities.
 Dr. Garrison said that health off, cers at Fl Dorado reported 623 cases and P cases of pneumonia. Other towns alo reported many cases, he said. It is estimated that there are approximately 2,50O cases in the state.
 Dr. Garrison returned yesteday from visit to the rural districts, where conferences were held with county officials and health officers relative ito the influenza and other diseases and the campaign now under way for malaria control.
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Little River County. Arkansas. N. A. Shaw. plaintiff vs. H. McGough, Henry s. Bagby, S. E. Kilmer, defendant. Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as crerk of the Chan court Court of Little River county, Ar kanas, petition for confirmation of title of the title of N. A. Shaw, peti- tioner, and the quieting of said title in and to the following described lands lying and being situate in Little River county, Arkansas, towt: All of the lands described below lying west of Red River, towit: All fri. section 30, township 13 south, range 32 west; all fri. section 31, township 13 So., range 32 west; all frl. section 25. township 13 south, range B west; all frl. section 36, township 1S south, range B west. And all persons claiming said lands, or any interest therein, are hereby warned to appear in the Little River Chancery court within the time pres- cribed by law and show cause why said lands should not be confirmed in said. N. A. Shaw. Witness my hand as clerk of the Little River Chancery court and the seal thereof on thi 18th day of March, 1920.-Jas. H. Williams. Clerk 4-27
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
Water Pumping.
1Oc per XVIII per month.
 Minimum monthly bill, $1OO.

1Oc per XVII per month.
 Minimum monthly bill, $100.
 The proposed rates together with the request filed with the Arkansas Cor poration Commission provides for said rates to go into effect as of April 30th, 1920. The customers or consumers of electricity of electrical power and energy dn the town of Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, are therefore notified that if there is any objection to the proposed increase in the rates or to the cancellation of all the Com pany's existing contracts in so far as the same pertains to rates, that such objections should be made in writing to the Arkansas Corporation Commits sion, at Little Rock. Arkansas, at least ten days prior to the effective date of the proposed schedule.
 Commonwealth Public Service Co.
 By, c. w. Fry. Manager. 3-24
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
RURAL CHURCHES ARE
 LOSING MUCH GROUND
Two-fThirds of the Country Churches Making No ProgreSs-Others
 Are Slipping.

Dr. A. w Taylor, director of the Missouri Rural Church Survey Depart ment of tfe Tnterehurch World Move ment. turned over to the pastors con- ference recently held in Kansas City some vital facts pertaining to partial surveys made in the state. in which he stated there were too many churches in many given communities.
 Similar facts with reference to sur veys in Arkansas will be presented to the conference of pastors from that state. to be held in Little Rock. March 1912, as we'll as in other states where surveys are under way.
 He declared that two-thirds of the rural churches of Missouri are making no progress and that 35 per cent to 40 per cent of them are actually slid ing backward.
 Fourteen churches out of score fin one Missouri county" Dr. Taylor said, in speaking of the church survey, 'are ready to be abandoned.
 Too Many Churches.
 Why are the churches failing in this state9 The answer is that there fe too many of them. The average of people in a church in rural Missouri is 200. Tn some places there is church for each SO souls. The re- suit is they are unable in many in- stances, to obtain competent pastors There as so many Sunday schools that skilled teachers cannot be found"
 Dr. Taylor said that it was com- monly believed that the country was the home of churchgoers. The survey was showing, however, he said, that only from 16 to 40 per cent of the population in rural Missouri attended church, and he declared the showing in the cities was letter
 How the world of heather countries can be taken for Christ in few years with a united program by the Protest ant Church was shown in the world survey by means of pictures and maps. The tremendous needs of the world, which are challenging the church at the present time, as shown by the movement, have thrilled pastors, who are giving burning new message that will mean much for the church and for-the world
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
INTERCHURCH MOVEMENT
 TO ORGANIZE COUNTIES

The organization of the states by counties, communities and churches, for the carrying out of the cooperative program of the Interchurch World Movement, will begin in each state immediately after the holding of he pastors conference, preliminary committee for each county being ar ranged at the conference. This work was begun in Missouri at the recent conference in Kansas City, and will be started in Arkansas at the conference at Little Rock, March 1912.
 Not only are the aims and vision of service of the Interchurch Movement world wide in scope. but it is the pur- pose of the churches that it's program shall reach into every county and bene- At every church and individual
 County conferences are to be Leld at some central point, similar to the state pastors conferences, to be at- tended by every pastor of each de- nomination. together with a key man and 8 key woman from each congre- Gation.
 Special teams of speakers, special. tsts in their lines. will bring to the con- ferences inspiring messages that will give Information on the various phases of the movement, and vital facts that have been disclosed in the church sur. ,veys will be pyesented and discussed. A county chairman. secretary and county advisory committee will have charge of the work in each county, who will be assisted by various other committees in the different com. houDtffea
The Little River news., 1920-03-17

All over 200 XVII per month at 10c per XVII.
 Minimum charge: $1.75 per month net.
 Discount: per cent for pSI'ment within 10 days from date of bill.
 Retail Power Rates.
 Schedule p
 Single or phase, 50 cycle current, approximately 110-220 (Single phase current will not be supplied for motors larger than horse power). This rate aplies to motors of horse power and up:
 First 100 XVIII per month, at los per XVIII. Next 100 XVIII per month at Sc per XVIII Next 100 XVIII per month at. Sc per XVIII. Next 100 XVIII per month, at 7c per XVIII.
 All over 400 XVIII per month, at 6c per XVII. Minimum Bill: $1.25 net per month per horse power for the first 10 horse power. In excess thereof, 75c per month net per horse power. Discount: per cent for payment within 10 days from date of rendering bill. No discount on minimum charge. Electricity, Heating and Cooking Rates. . , Schedule B. Single phase, 50 cycle current, ap- proximately no volts. For heating and cooking appliances having total connected load of not less than 5000 watts. First 25 XVIII pc. month at 1Oc per XVIII. All over 25 XVIII per mc/th at 4c per XVII. i Discount: per cent for payment within 10 days from date of rendering bill. Minimum bill: $4.00 per month net. Street Lighting. | 10c per XVIII per month. Minimum monthly bill, $1O000.
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
NOTICE TO ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER CONSUMERS AT ASH. DOWN. LITTLE RIVER COUNTY, ARKANSAS.

On account of the large investment made necessary by the demands of the City of Ashdown, and the increased cost of labor and material used in con- nection with the manufacturing of elec- tricity and the distribution of same, in cluding the cost of fuel, the under signed, Commonwealth Public Ser vice Company, is compelled to ask the Arkansas Corporation Commission for permission to cancel it present rates and charges for electricity in force in the City of Ahdown, and in addition thereto, to cancel all that part of it's present existing contracts with it's var ious patrons or consumers in so far as the same relates to the question of rat es. and to substitute and put in force new rates and charges for the vaious classes of electrical services rendered by it, as follows, to~it:
 Present Rates: Commonwealth Pub- lie Service Company, Ashd0wn, Ark. ansas.
 Electricity, Commercial lighting: IS cents per killowatt hour.
 Discount: 10 per cent for payment within 10 days from date of rendering bill.
 Minimum bill: $1.5O per month.
 Street lighting: 10, 800 w. lamps, $8.33 1-3 ca. per an. Additional 800 w. lamps at $7.50 en. per an.
 Proposed Rates.
 Commonwealth Public Service Co.,, Fort Smith, Ark, Electric Rates Appli- cable to Ashdown, Arkansas.
 General Lighting Rate.
 Schedule "C'
 Single phase, 60 cycle current, ap- proximately no volts. For all light ing and for motors of less than horse power:
 First 100 XVIII per month, at 18c per XVII. i. s#V(
 Next 100 XVII per month, at 15c, Iper XVII.
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
THREE TICKETS IN POLK
Democrats, Republicans and Farmers
 Independent Tickets.

Mena, March 14.-The political pot is beginning to boil in Polk county and candidates for county offices are preparing for the coming election.
 It is probable three tickets will be in the field this fall, the regular Dem ocratic nominee on one, the Republi- cans on another and an Independent Farmers selection on the third
 The Independents have called a Democratic candidates who have an- nounced they will participate in the regular party primaries include a large following.
The Little River news., 1920-03-17
Son;e Faces and Fancies
 About Philippines.
By MAKING M. KACAW, of the Philippine Mission.

A Ger ldlu lduN at the St. Louis Exposition saw at a D al lrO m a TOW n complex toned man in fault less evening dress and accosted him with the inquiry, "I suppose you are Japanese, sir?'
 The man ad- dresse d replfed, No, madam"
 "Then you m uSt be Chinese she said.
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The Little River news., 1920-03-17
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank or many friends for their kindness they showed us during the suffering and death of our darling little girl.-Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Marsh.
The Little River news., 1920-03-17

Mrs Mary Lipsicomb of Hope was in Ashdown Friday enroute to Browns town to visit relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

Two NIOTe CHIf1StFuCtcU DtItSHICs.
Enid, Okla, Feb. 10.-Two more
uninstructed delegates to the Repub-
lican national convention were named
by the Eighth district convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
GIRL.-WIFE ASKS DIVORCE.
Suit in District Court Follows Alleged
kidnapping Attempt,

After it vas claimed her husband
attempted to kidnap her and had
thrown a rock thru the window of her
home, Mona Lucille Willett White 10
year-old telephone girl. today filed an
application for a divorce from CeIlas
Z. White. Mrs. White. an orphan and
heiress to a small estate in Missouri
lives with her grandmother at 1925
Harrison street.
The girl stated in her petition that
her husband refused to work or pro-
vide her with the necessities of life.
That led to the girls returning to her
grandmotheris home and refusing to
have anything to do with her husband
One night early in January the girl
received a telephone call informing
her that her husband had been in
jured in an accident and was in the
Santa Fe hospital She was suspicious
and called the hospital for notification
of the story Hospital authorities de-
MED it That same night, she report
ed to the police. he threw a rock
thru the window at her while she was
playing the piano in her grandmoth-
er's home.
There is a criminal warrant out for
Whites arrest as a result of the al
legged. attempt to strike her with the
rock. He has disappeared. They
were married in Topeka November /,
1919.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
Ends Stubborn Coughs
In q Hurry
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Pirex IS most valuable concentrated
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To avoid disappointment. ask your
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

gather at all time of day and
many times of night and over bowls
Of chilli and hamburgers, they discuss
all manner of things from Stoicism
and the early philosophers to modern
dancing and the verse of Amy Lowell
1t is an absolutely. informal place
where one wanders In, picks up the
thing desired if it be in sight and
leaves the money on the counter. 1t
is most communistic in its manage
ment. One can never be sure who
belongs to the staff of clerks and
walters and who are the customers.
Around the red topped tables gather
strange groups of students. Here So
cial ties do not bind as in the fra
ternity houses and intellectual trata
are not noticed as in the class room.
And those who want to talk OF politics
wax eloquent over their matted milks
and stir one another to daring thought
and interesting assertions tho their
lodge" pins differ and on many oc-
casions they are but passing acquaint-
ances. Here sex is forgotten to
great extent and each buys for himself
and for herself, but the girls are as
welcome to contribute to the debates
as the boys are. And if the chairs
are filled when a group of sorority
girls enter, they take the stools at
the counter. And il the music on the
photograph does not suit some one.
he stops it and puts on a record of
his own choosing.
Poetry is read over those tables by
shining eyed boys and girls; poetry
that is sometimes obscure and almost
forgotten or unnoticed and is their own
discovery. And those at another table
may laugh, but they do not. for this is
a free place. ETH g are discussed at
another table, by bobbed haired girls
and heavy trimmed glasses. And some
of the most subtle, the most beautiful
suggestions are made and anazin9
conclusions are drawn. Politics are
the topic of another group. And it is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

weeks. She will visit in Albuquerque,
n. NJ, on her return home.
Miss Eunice Geiger of Oberlin has
gone with Miss LYDIA Suydam to her
home in Leayenworth to stay until
school begins again.
Mrs. Fred Cole is recovering from a
slight illness.
Miss Telling Evans will go to her
home in lola to spend the influenza
vacation.
Miss Lillian Hughes, who is a
student in Washburn, expects to go to
her home in Sabetha to spend few
days.
Miss Teresa Tucker is going to
Eureka for short visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs Harley Remington, of
Chicago, formerly of Topeka, made a
short visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis,
also formerly of Topeka.
Mrs. Charles Walsh, of Amarillo.
Texas, is expected to arrive the last
of the week for a visit TO Miss Daisy
Walsh.
Dr. and Mrs. r. S. Magee have gone
to Galveston, Texas. for a Jew weeks
Dr. Florence Brown Sherbon has re-
turned from a business trip to Kansas
CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
Looking Backward in State
Journal Society, Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY


Friday evening was unusually fine for
sleighing and number OF bob sled parties
were out taking advantage of it. One of
the largest ones was composed of Miss
Berdena Crandeil, Miss Miriam Mcfarland,
Miss Bessie Stewart, Miss Mabel Hills, Miss
Ida Bergen Miss Eleanor Work. Miss
Marie Brooks. Miss Mabel Quigly, Miss
Helen Otis, Miss Florence Mitchell, Miss
Pearl Kirkpatrick, Mr.. George Payne, Mr..
Horace Macferran, Mr.. +. NJ. Jolly, Mr..
John Abrahams Mr.. w. l. Dfckey, Mr., w
s; CLANCY. Mr.. Earl Case, Mr.. Edward Den
mis-, DR.. John Work, Mr.. Jake Bair, Mr..
Fred Gillett. At the close of the evening
the party went to Wiley for refreshments
Mrs. A. A. Hurd returned Thursday from
a few days visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Clifford WEIGH went to Baldwin
today for a two weeks visit with her
mother
Miss Mary Thompson and Miss Emma
White will spend Sunday in Usage City
with Mrs. Fred Bonebrake.
Mrs. N T. Garretson entertained yery
pleas sanity at tea Thursday evening.
Mrs. 3. I. Payne returned today from
Florida.
Miss Louise Kellam entertained the
Vakeme club very pleasantly Friday even
ing. The prize, pretty. paper knife, was
won by Miss Vida Wood. Miss Elizabeth
Cole will entertain the club in two weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
thin. NERVOUS PEOPLE
need BITRO-PHOSPHATE

sufferer. and the results following its use
are often simply astonishing.
Weak. tired people regain strength and
vigor: thinness and angularity give way to
plumpness and curves; sleep returns to the
sleepiess: confidence and cheerfulness re-
place debility and gloom; dull eyes be
come bright. and pale. sunken cheeks re
gain the pink glow of health. Bitro-P hos-
phate, the use Of which is inexpensive. also
wonderfully promotes the assimilation OF
food so much so that many people re-
port marked gains of weight in few
weeks
CAUTION-Although bitro-phosphate is
unsurpassed for relieving nervousness.
sleeplessness and general weakness. it
should not. owing to its remarkable flesh
growing properties, be used by anyone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

often wiser talk than is heard among
men of wider experience.
Hamburgers at 10 o'clock after the
library is closed seem to be good for
college sophomores. Hersheys an hour
before lunch but whet the appetite.
Matted milk brings wisdom and
"cokes" are help to sleep when pro-
cured at this inn. And here one can
feel the pulse of the school, and if he
be wise see that these young people
are not so entirely frivolous so
thoughtless as they are som etimes re-
puted to be. Wise legislation, good
literature, stable homes may be built
on thrust and the4sparkle and the in
spfration which may come while
lingering over the bowl of soup.
y y -
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Legler of
LeavenTorth spent the week end with
Mr.. Legler's sister, Mrs. T. r. Paxton.
and Mr.. Paxton. Mr.. and Mrs. Leg
Ter were returning from their we'd
ding trip.
Mr.. Albert Lakin of Emporia was in
Topeka yesterday en- route to Ithaca,
n Y, where he will be a student in
Cornell. He was in K. u. the first
part of the year.
Mrs. c. 8. Bowman is visiting in
Hutchinson.
MIS- JOnn Movers and Miss Polly
Movers are recovering from influenza.
Miss Glee Iden. who has been
teaching in Arkansas City. is a guest
at the Alpha Phi house in Jewell
street.
Miss Phoebe Busy has gone to her
home in Muscotah to stay until the
flu ban is lifted.
How to Make Hats'-A course in
millinery by Margaret Bell, in four
weeks if pupils will apply themselves
and will put in full time, they will be
able to take position at the end of the
term. Tuition reasonable. Courtney
Millinery Parlors. Third floor, sos
Kansas Ave.-AdY.
Miss Marie Vent, who lives at the
Kappa Kappa Chi house, will go to her
home in Valley Falls to spend the va
cation.
Miss Lois Shaffer has gone to At
Gibson to stay until Washburn re-
opens.
Miss Ethel Chase has gone to Pasa-
dena, Cal, to visit her aunt and uncle
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Gafford, for a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
SOCIETY
OBT 6RAclAPorE WOOD.

When asking for news this morning
the replies were many and varied. For
instance
Sorority house girl: mo. I'm 60
ing to stay here; and say, please tell
everybody that am open to engage
ments, except between and .. Eight
hours sleep you know"
Mater Fanflae: MY 1O-year-old
daughter stands on the porch and
looks mournfully across to her little
playmate on the porch across the
street and says, Mother, what is
ban?'"
school teacher: "of course tbs too
bad we had to close. But think OF
p. w. G.: 1.-The only real dancing
party I've been invited to in weeks.
called off indefinitely"
Bride-to-be: isn't 1t wonderful to
else to do but sew? 1 think I'll really
accomplish something"
Musical person: Spring is really
coming. l saw a robin this morning.
one doesn't mind a ban on such a day.
Robins are more fun than sneezy
Professor: Now can forget
angles and rake leaves and work in
the garden all day long"
School ma'am's sutton: IT'S hard
Juanita and 1 can have morning dates
too"
Club woman's husband: THANK
the Lord"
High school girl: "Ha, ha,"
Young married man: Evening
after evening with Jean alone. 1t is
the first time we could stay home and
read and talk without feeling as if we
were neRlecting some obligation"
E.val s. r.: II bet you've got some
news. 1 haven't a thing and it is al
mos; time for copy to be in. | don't
know what to do. Bother this ban.
want to embroider pillow slips"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

The Day Nursery club will not meet
Thursday as announced few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

The Ladies' Music club will not
meet as planned. until after the flu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-10

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