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The Little River news., 1921-07-09
LARGE ATTENDANCE ATB. Y.P.U.
Summer Assembly at Philadelphia May
 Establish Record.

Philadelphia, June 5.-The registra- tion office at Ouachita College was swamped this morning by the Baptist young people who are arriving for the seventeenth annual session of the Ar kansas summer assembly. According to J. B. Moseley, secretary of the B. Y. P. U., and Sunday school work of the Baptist church of Arkansas this years crowd likely VIII establish an attendance record. Branches of work represented in the assembly class rooms are: Baptist Young Peoples Union mission study, teachers train ing Sunday school methods, Bible ex- position, Christian fellowship. Much interest is taken in the recreation fea- lures which includes tennis, baseball and swimming
 Each days program calls for 26 classes and addresses or 30, 45, and 60 minute periods. A carefully select ed faculty of demoninational leaders, many of whom occupy high church of fees in the Southern Baptist conven- tion, will have the work in charge. Several of the South's most eminent Baptist preachers are on the lecture program. Today's feature address was made at o'clock tonight by liar ny Strickland of Nashville, Tenn.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
LOCAL COUPLE WE'D
Leo Dodson, Now of Horatio, and Miss
 Beth Bowling Married Tuesday.

The marriage of Leo Dodson of Hor- atio and Miss Beth Bowling of this city was made public Wednesday. The wedding took place at Texarkana Tuesday night. The couple went to Horatio, where they will remain for a short time and in few days will go to Hot Springs, where they will pro- bably make their home. The groom is well-known in this city, having lived here until few months ago. being in the employ of the Ashdown Hardware Company. He is now with his father, who is {. grading contractor on High way No. 2. The family is we'll known and prominent in this section. The bride is the younger daughter of Mrs.
 J. T. Bowling of this city and has lived here all her life She was junior in the Ashdown High School last term. She is most excellent and charm ing lady and has host of friends.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
Average Age of Members of
 Social Gathering Was 72.3
(Contributed)

Wilton, July 8.-The writer of this had the pleasure of being present of an impromptu social gathering at the home of Rev. B. F. Cannon and wife on July 5th. After time spent in pleasant conversation, delightful re- treatments were served of which those present gladly partook.
 There was some very unique fea- lures connected with the gathering. Those present were as follows: Rev. B. F. Cannon and wife, Rev. J. A. Knight and wife, J. H. Barkman and wife, MT. Payne and wife and Mir. Dunn and wife. Their combined ages are 723 years, an average of 72.3 years each. Some age, we think. These all live in the town of Wilton and are in sight of each other, and in sight of the public school building. When can a town of like size be found in which the above feature can be duplicated? |? We JQuestion whether this can be equaled in the state.
 The writer hereby expresses his pleasure at being participant in the pleasures of the occasion.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
NUMBER "'
STEELE NO. ONE TEST WAS
 STUDDED IN THIS WEEK
Two Crews on the Job and Drilling Will Go on Day and Night on We'll
 South of Ashdewn.

It was six o'clock Wednesday after noon when the last belt was frightened and the last adjustment made that the big eighteen-inch drill bit at the Steele Test No One, four miles south of Ash down began to rise and fall and the spudding in process was on and the hole started The we'll was down 12 feet in a few minutes and the well was spudded in. The boys knocked off for supper, and to get ready for the long grind. Quite a number of people from Ashdown and other places were down to see the big we'll spudded in. Steam was up, Harry Steel and J. R. Bowles were busy connecting up the water line and both the drilling crews were busy testing out the rig and mak- ing the last adjustment was tighten ing up. When the water line was completed the pump was turned on and the water began pouring into the big tank at the rate of 750 barrels a day. Messrs. Walker and Taggart, two of the drilling contractors, are al- so here, but both were back in town when the well was spudded in. The spudding in to them is all a part of the days work. Manager Joseph s. Steel, was absent, being in Texar- kama on business.
 The contractors have two full drill- ing crews, who will work in twelve hour shifts. All are experts on their respective jobs and the team work is perfect. Mr. Steele's company is re- sponsible for keeping the wood and water supply up as we'll as any other things covered in the contract. A large supply of wood is on hand aad wagons are delivering more. The contractors keep truck on the road bringing up such tools and supplies and are required to keep the drilling going. It looks like we'll organized business that means business and re- suits in the shortest possible time.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
NEGROES HAVE MEETING
Prominent Negro Minister Holding |
 Services for c. M. E. Church.

The drive for the local colored M. B.. church which has been in progress for a few days here, is now entering it's closing features. Under the direction of Rev. James A. Stout, assistant gen. eral secretary of the Church Extension Board of the c. M. B. church large class of select colored singers have been trained to render plantation mel odies and negro spirituals at the var ious meetings that will be had in the closing days of the drive. Three spe- cial services have been planned for the church Sunday. In the morning at 9:3O the various Sunday schools of the colored churches will meet in union Sunday school service at Freemans Chapel .. M. E.. church. In the morn- ing at II o'clock pastor Lewis will de- liver a special sermon. In the after noon at three o'clock Secretary Stout will deliver his now famous talk on, Flies, Pleas and Folks" At night at O'CLOCK, Rev. G. w, YOung Will preach. The fifty voice choral class will sing at all the special services. A reserve section for whites will be kept
 On Monday and Tuesday nights con- certs will be given with several very attractive features such as drills and plays. On Wednesday night, the clos ing night, free banquet will be ten dered at the church.
 The church is struggling to meet a conditional gift of $500 to come from the Church Extension department if the local church can raise $500. This drive is to raise the local $500. Secre- tary Stout is generously aiding them in meeting the condition.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
MOTOR BUS OVERTURNS
Several Persons Injured in Accident
 Near Texarkana.

Texarkana, July 5.-While return ing from Spring Lake park with a load of passengers about II o'clock last night a motor bus struck a tele- phone pole and was overturned badly bru.sing several persons. The most seriously hurt was Miss Birdie Birtch- CT, who received several bad cuts on the arm and shoulder, and was also painfully bruised. She was taken to a sanitorium. Several others were painfully cut or bruised, but none of them seriously.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
Ogden Picnic and Barbecue
 Attended by Large Crowd

Ogden, July 7.-(SpeciaD-One of the most enjoyable and most noted af- fairs ever held in Ogden was last Monday, celebrating Declamation of Independence day. About nine O. clock in the morning. the crowd be- gan to gather at the picnic grounds and by 10:30 parking room could hardly be found for the cars and other vehicles. With the stars and stripes floating proudly out upon the breeze the entire mass of people stood and sang our beloved national hymn, Am erica" This one wap followed by prayer by Rev. Benson and then the speakers for the day came forward They were Hon. John J. DuLaney, County Superintendent, Lewis Wheel is and County Judge P. M. McCord. MT. DuLaney's address, "A New Inde- pendence," was just great, and the speaker truly proved himself silver tongue orator. while the other two speakers did equally as good, and their addresses were very beneficial and inspiring. Then the main feature ot the day was announced, Dinner is ready" and such dinner as it was. The table was banked high from end to end with the very best of eatibles and very numerous varieties. After the crowd had gathered around the lountiful table and before eating, MT. Jim Buster returned thanks Shortly after dinner the baseball game was called, the Richmond team playing the regulars. However, our boys didn't win, for really we haven't an organ ized team, and have only been prac- ticing short while, but the game was very interesting and exciting, and in spite of the hot broiling sun with no grand stand to sit in the spectators were not a few
 At the conclusion of this, after be- ing served with ice cream and cold drinks the crowd began to scatter, everyone saying they had, indeed, spent a glorious Fourth.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
ACCUSED SLAYERS OF GIRL HELD Feeling is Bitter at Hearings of Two
 Men at Texarkana.

Texarkana, July 6.-Under guard of force of deputy sheriffs the pre- liminary hearing of E. G. Cowley and s. c. Rodgers, charged with the mur- der of Miss Callie Howell near Queen City, was begun today. h. tense excitement prevailed at the hearing, but there was no talk of lynching the two men, who are al- legged to have shot Miss Howell from ambush as she and her escort were returning from dance.
 Many witnesses are being examined at the hearing and it was continued until tomorrow. The testimony tend- ed to develop the fact that bitter feud exised between the Howells, the family of the slain girl, and the Cowley and Rogers families.
 The girl was driving home from the dance with Roy Whitworth when the buggy was fired on at distance of about 20 yards. WhitwOrth had drop ped his cap and had gotten out of the buggy. He was unhurt, but the girl fell to the ground dead, and the horse dashed away with several shot em- bedded in his side. Three shots were fired. The shot which killed Miss Howell struck her just back of the left ear.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
DROWNS RECUING DAUGHTER
Howard County Man Apparently Over-
 come by Grief, and Sinks.

Nashville, July 5.-Jett Lewis, aged about 40 drowned in Little Missouri river, eat of McCaskill, yesterday af- ternoon when he attempted to save the life of his 12-year-old daughter. MT. Lewis never reached his daughter, his fright on seeing her in a drowning condition evidently being so great he could not take care of himself. A negro who had been taken on the plc- nic trip by MT. Lewis, rescued the girl. The body was recovered a short time after Mr. Lewis drowned. The funer- al will be held at the family cemetery, near Ozan, Wednesday afternoon.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
LIGHTNING KILLS YOUNG
 LADY WEST OF ASHD0WN
Eiphteen- Year.Old Daughter of J. l. Dyer Was Torn to Pieces by
 Lightning Thursday.

Thursday afternoon about five o'clock during a thunder storm, light ling struck and killed Miss Laura Dyer. the eighteen-year- daughter of J. I. Dyer, who is keeper of the county poor farm. Miss Dyer's skull was opened by the stroke, her neck broken as well as an arm and lower limb. Her body was also badly mutil- ated. She had been to the field with a younger sister to pay off some men. While they were returning the cloud came up and Miss Dyer remarked to the younger sister that they had better get away from the fence as the light ming might strike it. They stepped about six corn rows away from the fence when the bolt fell. The younger sister was shocked, but not injured. Mrs. Marion Barefield of this city was sister of the deceased girl. She was notified at once. The funeral and burial was held in this city Friday af- ternoon.
 This is the second stroke of i'll for tune that has come to this family re- gently. Three weeks ago a son of MT Dyer had to have his leg amputated on account of injuries.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
Hardware Store Burglarized
 and Only Shotgun is Missed

The Ashdown Hardware Company's store was burglarized Wednesday night. An automatic Winchester shot gun was taken as we'll as some change prized open with an ax. MT. Briant thought that possibly they had locked the burglar up in the building at clos ing time as he had opened the back door in leaving. He had likely hid himself somewhere in the building.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
ESCAPED CONvICTS ARE
 CAPTURED AT ARKINDA
Three Escapes from Texas Convict Farm Captured at Arkinda by
 Little River Posse.

Three escaped convicts from the Shaw convict farm in Bowie county, Texas, were captured at two o'clock Friday morning by Sheriff J. R. Pierce and posse while the escapes were in the act of robbing the Stuart store in Arkinda. Gene Harris, Luth- CT Olive and other deputies made the capture Sheriff Pierce was in the chase, but was not immediately with the party when the capture was made. The three men were returned to Texas Friday.
 One Drown In Red River.
 Four convicts escaped from the Shaw farm Wednesday. The farm is in Bowie county across Red River from Foreman. They swan Red River, one of the four drowning in the attempt. They reached Foreman in the night and stole Ford car, belong ing to Manager Bernard of the Fore man Telephone Company, and came toward Ashdown over the highway un- til they reached a country store be- longing to I. B. Lowery in the Wal lace settlement, which they burglariz- ed of some money, canned goods and clothing. Thinking they were going north they turned south toward Red River, but soon broke the car and abandoned it. They were traced to Arkanda Thursday night and captured in the store.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
DROPS DEAD IN FIELD
Howard County Farmer Succumbs to
 Heart Trouble.

Nashville, July 5.-Dave c. Irwin, Nashville yesterday afternoon while blowing. his death resulting from heart trouble. Irwin and his small son were blowing in patch which they intended finishing, and were near- ly through, when Irwin. evidently felt the attack coming on and started to unfasten his team. He fell dead as he unfastened one of the traces
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
SPRAYED.

STRAYED-1 bay pony mare, brand
 ed KID on left hip, years old, mule colt, wart on right shoulder. Reward for information or delivery at Ash
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
Meeting at Hicks.

Rev. z. D. Lindsay of this city will begin a series of revival meetings at Hicks Sunday evening, it is announce ed.
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
DIP CATTLE ON FOURTH
Farmers of Nash Community Stage a
 Novel Celebration.

Texarkana, July 5.-Cattle owners of the Nash community, five miles west of here, celebrated the Fourth by dipping their COWS. It was said that more than 200 head were dipped. Will Lynch, a well-known farmer, acting as master of ceremonies
The Little River news., 1921-07-09

ed.
 Friday morning the grand jury had returned 70 indictments It was stated that they would finish their business and adjourn Friday afternoon
 Civil Cases.
 Folliwing are the civil cases of this week, not including those continued: Henry & Joyner Hardware Co. vs. s. s. Glenn. Dismissed at the cost of plaintiff
 J. P. Marsh vs. K. c. s. Rainroad Company. Judgment by consent for $1OO
 Jas. D. Head vs. c. A. Rees ct al. settled.
 E. M. Landers vs. K. c. s. Railroad Co., Judgment by consent for $9O.
 w. E. Dorsey vs Ogden Mercantile Go, Judgment by default for $45O with interest.
 Liddell Motor Co., vs. J. R. John ston. Judgment for $66S.52 with in- terest.
 Liddell vs Lillard Johnston. Judge ment by consent for property.
 Dildy Johnson & Go. vs. F. s. Lat ham, Bank of Foreman garnisheeC. A. Reese & Co.,, garnashee. Judgment for $45S.76.
 Peters Branch International Shoe Go. vs. Ogden Mercantile Co. Judg- ment by default for $483.79.
 Frank Bishop vs. T. N. Belew. Judg- ment by default.
 Mrs. Addie Crenshaw vs. s. D. Math- erly. Dismissed at cost of plaintiff. Frank M Locke vs. Joe Basin. Judg- ment by default for $1S54.3O with in- terest.
 Mrs. F. e. Lowery vs. Road Improve ment District No. T. Verdict for plain tiff for $1,5O0.
 J. M. Johnson vs. Will Butler. Judg- ment by default for $5OS.OS with inter- est.
 Dildy Johnson Go. vs. D. c. Hudson Judgment by default for $S1O60, with 10 per cent interest.
 Plunkett-Jarrell-Mc Grocer Go. vs. Federal Lumber GO. Dismissed
 Builders Supply Co.,, vs. Federal Lumber Co.,, Midland Bridge Go. gar nishee. Dismissed as plaintiffs cost. P. s. Trustworthy vs. Mrs. Etta John- son. Jury trial. Verdict for plain tiff for $117.75. with interest.
 Grand Jury.
 Following is a list of the grand jury as empaneled:
 M. M. Draper, foreman; R. L. Daw- son, w. N. Burt, w. H. Finley, l. M. Nunnelly, D. L. Baggarly, T. B. Can non, P. G. Traylor, J. T. Bolin, F. P. Freeman, Sam Campbell, o. l.. Davis, Ben Strawn, s. K Waldrop, George Chewning. Petit Jury.
 D. A. Cobb, J. w. Edwards, A. N. Bollinger, Joel Mills, J. A. Beck, c. A. Bishop, P. M. Wood, A. B. Schoolfield, A. H. Hambleton, o. P. Gill, w. J. Perry, s. J. Gordon, R. w. Berry. En- met Beck, J. L. Gardner, J. M. Sutton, N. c. McCrary, L. A. Simmons, G. w. Brazil, ST., R. l.. Elliott B. L. LaVoice, J. F. Beck, c. H. Dickens, D. c. Hud- son, Geo Taffe, Robt. Campbell, w. R. Dnnn Tnhn Mnnrn
The Little River news., 1921-07-09
THE GRAND JURY WILL
 ADJOURN FRIDAY P. M.
Important Case IncOmpleted When Juryman Gets Sick Causing P0st-
 pOnment-Other Business.

After spending all of Thursday in the trial of the case of Ida D. Gran ford vs. the Missouri State Life In surance Company, the further trial of the case had to be postponed until next Thursday on account of the ill- ness of Juryman w. J. Perry. The de- fendant is suing for $500, the amount of policy held by her husband in her favor. The company had refused to pay on the claim that Crawford had cancer at the time the policy was talk en. A large number of witnesses were being examined.
 The court Friday took up the case of Davis against the American Ex- press Co.,. transfer from the Hugo court. Davis was killed by the acci- dental discharge of a pistol in the hands of another employe, it is alleg- ed.
 Friday morning the grand jury had returned 70 indictments It was stated that they would finish their business and adjourn Friday afternoon
Arizona republican., 1921-03-04
Under Secretary Of
 State Norman Davis Continues In Office
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

WASHINGTON, March 3-The nom- ination of Norman H. Davis of Tenn essee to be under secretary of state, was unanimously confirmed late today by the senate, acting in open session.
 The confirmation was requested by Chairman Lodge of the foreign rela- tions committee, who intimated it was desired by Republicans because of Mir. Davis work on the international com munications council. It also was in- timated he would be retained by the Republican administration.
 Unsuccessful attempts were made te secure the confirmation of J. Garrett to be judge of the western district of Tennessee by several Democratic sena- tors Senator Lodge contended that of fices Of federal judges ought 10 be re- served for the incoming administration 1 Chairman Wadsworth of the military affairs committee reported the nomin- ations of several hundred army officers l including promotions and transfers in
 grades below that of brigadier genera
 and at his request the senate unani-
 mously confirmed them. More than a thousand army officers failed to be con l firmed because of objections of Sena- l tor Mckellar.
 MT. Davis by virtue of the confirma- i ton of his nomina ton, will continue as under secretary of state until his SIC i cessor. Henry P. Fletcher, is appointed 1 and qualities. Otherwise Mir. Davis l term of office would expire tomorrow
 noon When MT Fletcher becomes un- i der secretary, MT. Davis, it is under
 stood will be retained as a special ad-
 munications of which he has made Q
 special study.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-04
Bill To Repeal War Time Laws Is Signed By President Wilson.
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, March 3-Signature by President Wilson of the resolution to repeal virtually all of the war time laws was announced tonight at the White House.
 The president also approved today four additional appropriation meas ures-the Indian, legislative, executive and judicial. agricultural and fortifi cations bills. The army bill was the only other appropriation measure be- fore him.
 The president also disposed of a number of miscellaneous legislative measures including the bili to extend
 for 25 years the oil leases held by the Osage Indians: the bill extending the time permitted foreigners to file pat ents in the United States and the amendment to the water power act, eA- empting national parks rom water leases and privileges.
 The war law repeal resolution re- peais practically all of the laws en- acted during the war as strictly emef- gency measures The acts. repealed in clude the Lever food and fuel control act, and the espionage act of 19l1- The trading with the enemy and liberty bond acts and the statute creating the
 war finance corporation are expected Other measures before the president in addition to the army bill include the measure to restrict immigration and the bill appropriating S1S,00O,0 900 for hospitalization of former service men
Arizona republican., 1921-03-04
Cult Leader Given Release Fails To
 Leave For Frisco
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

DENVER. Colo, March 3. - Joshua Jehovah Sykes, f-appointed king of heaven and earth and head of the Temple of David cult here, did not leave for San Francisco on the o'clock Union Pacific train, which was his last chance to start for the coast city in time to surrender to federal authorities Saturday
 Sykes spentl asst night in the Denver jail. where he was placed after he was chased and captured by city welfare officer C. F. Young on instructions from the attorney general for Sykes bondsmen in San Francisco
 Jehovah" was released from jail to- day on instructions from the federal court in San Francisco, which gave him a stay Of execution on condition he leave today and give himself up 1 Sykes is under sentence of IS months l in San Quentin penitendaTy for ob- structing the draft during the war.
 Within an hour and half after 1 Sykes was released from jail here was discovered that he did not leav, the city. Instructions from the attor nev for his bondsmen were then re ceived to have the self-styled kint recaptured and placed on the neX train for San Francisco and Guarde, on route Officers who sought to re
 arrest Sykes were. however. too late as he had disappeared.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-04
TWO J. g. SUBMARINES
 SEND WIRELESS CALL .FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
Republican A. p. Leased WIrel

NEW YORK March 3.-Two sub marines. or and O-S. reported by wireless tonight that they were in need of assistance. The O-S is ashore be- tween Penikese and Gull Islands in Buzzards bay and the or in distress about three miles east, in Long Island sound
 Her trouble is not known.
 The O-S had gone ashore about one mile from the Cuttyhunk coast guard station, the message said. A coast guard cutter was standing alongside and she was expected to float at mid night. The message indicated the sub marine was in no immediate danger. A message from the or. which was picked up by amateur wireless oper- ators here. read: How long will it take for assistance? We need help at once.'
 The message was addressed to the navy yard here and was relayed to the destroyer Gresham, anchored at Tomp- kinsville. Staten Island. Race rock. near which the or is reported in dis tress. is on the east side of the race, the main entrance from eastward in Long Island sound The race is marked by lighthouses on Race rock. A wireless message to the Or. picked tup here said Eagle boat No. 35 from New London was going to her assist ance. The Or replied in a message that no additional help would be need ed This is taken to mean that neither i the submarine nor her crew was in ] Immediate danger.