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Resolutions of Respect For
 The Late Sheriff Arthur COtter
RESOLUTION

Whereas, our Omipotent Father in Heaven has within the past few hours taken away the most illus trious citizen and sheriff, Arthur Cotter, of Lee county, and
 Whereas, Not only his widow and dear children, but also all of the people of Lee county, are deeply grieved and mourn his loss;
 Therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Forty-Third General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, that we ex- tend to the widow and children of the deceased and to all of the peo- pie of Lee county, our tender sym pathies in this, their hour of be- reavement; and.
 Further, be it resolved, that this resolution be spread upon the rec .ords of the House, and that copy thereof be transmitted to the widow of the deceased, and copy sent to the editor of the Courier-Index, the local newspaper of Lee county.
 Respectfully submitted, M'CULLOCH of Lee. Read and adopted.
 J. B. HIGGINS,
 Chief Clerk.
 Jan. 18th, 1921.
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DEAD MAN" REFUSES
 TO ENTER THE HEARSE

Atlantic. City, N. J., Jan- 15.- After he had been pronounced dead today by a physician travelling on the same railroad car from New York, his body borne on a stretcher to the baggage car and an undertak- CT summoned by telegraph to re ceive the remains here, Joseph Staub, aged 68. recently arrived in the United States from Hungary to join relatives, upset arrangements for his burial by coming to life.
 When he left the train with his daughter, Staub had recovered suf- ficiently to wave aside the under taker waiting with his hearse-
The courier-index., 1921-01-21
IN MEMORIAM

Whereas, it has pleased our heav- enly Father to call from labor to reward MT. Arthur Cotter, who pass ed quietly to that Great Beyond on Wednesday morning, January lztn, 1921. at 8:15 o'clock. The Colored Farmers Association which held its meeting at the court house Satur- dav. January 15, 1921, and to which MT. Cotter always showed friendly attitude, expressed thelr deepest sympathy to the bereaved family Tn the passing of such a noble and useful man from the walks of lite. MT. Cotter was for eight success s;ye years sheriff of Lee county, and had just entered upon his tlftn term of service in that capacity. Ills dealings were of such nature as to endear him to the hearts of all the people. MT. Cotter possessed a bip heart and believed in giving every one a square deal, irrespective of race or color.
 In the demise of this good man the community, county and state sustains an irreparable loss.
 Be it resolved that his life oi good will toward all men will ever stand forth as a shining example for other to attain life of like merit.
 Second: Be it resolved that copy be sent the Courier-Index fo publication.
 Third: Be it resolved that cop. be sent the family.
 R. E. BRYANT, Chairman
 T. F. NEWSOM,
 F. M. JONES,
 B. F. BREATHETT,
 o. s. MULLEN,
 A. J. CARLOCK.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Whereas, God in His great wis dom. has seen fit to call from the field of human activity our beloved friend and fellow student, Hon. Ar thur Cotter, and with deep appre- citation of the many noble qualities of mind and heart daily exempll- fled by the deceased, the Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church of Ma rianna, with a deep sense of our personal loss, but with reallza- tion of the fact that life, at all times is uncertain, and that we must all finally answer the great summons, bow to the Supreme Will of the Great Governor of the Uni verse.
 And, Whereas, MT. Cotter has left an example of splendid manhood worthy of the emulation of every man. we commend his life as ar example to those of us who arc left behind. By his every day walk and life among us, he his endearec himself to us, and having served hi' God, his country and his fellow man with all the zeal and fidelity that humanity is capable of mani festing, he has gone to his reward He lived what others prayed, anc was human demonstration of th' fact that the only rule to goverr our action in this life is the exam ple of the lowly Jesus.
 Therefore, Be It Resolved, Ina in the death of Mir. Cotter thi class has lost a faithful, earnest ant zealous student, the church con secrated member and the commu nity a painstaking, careful and zeal ous official.
 Be It Further Resolved, That w extend to the bereaved family ou heartfelt sympathy and commend them to that power that can "df' the widows tears and allay the or vhon's fears. r
 Re It Further Resolved, That < conv of these resolutions be giver to the family of Mr. Cotter, copy be spread upon the minutes of thu class. and that a copy be given t' inc Courier-Index for publication.
 BIBLE CLASS COMMITTEE
 Presbyterian Church
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Ancestors Are Wary
 Around EL Dorado

Fl Dorado, Jan. 20.-Experience of spectators in Texas leases Tn the last three years taught them the danger, generally speaking, of paying exorbitant prices five to 10 miles from a discovery we'll This and money shortage has limited in- terest in leases to a comparatively small area around the Busey well. Land owners living five miles away offered leases at $25 to S50 an acre and found no buyers. Others asked $100 an acre near another test soon to be started on what geologists said was a good structure, and could get no consideration or even attention.
 The mad scramble was for close in stuff. The truth is structure here is most difficult to find, geologlsts say. There is little regularity in surface elevations. One may think he is paralleling a structure, as structures go in other oil areas, and soon discover himself blanked on pine-covered level, stranded geo. ] logically
 1 The supposition was that when ! the wealthy buyers took all the acreage available within a mile and a half of the Busey well, outside stuff would come in for a play I That play will undoubtedly come before long, unless one or both wells now drilling near Busey should end as dry holes. for the Homer field is not far to the southwest and the Standard Oil block of Ouachita County is not far to the northwest.
 Drilling contracts are in demand all the way from Fl Dorado to the
 Louisiana line, but land owners oi lease holders are offering only linn,
 ited areas on this basis. 1t was g
 rather unusual thing that the oper. ators of the tract that produced the i Busey we'll contracted for lease o1 only 80 acres It was sorry dea
 for them too, for they lost one hole
 at 2,000 feet and quit another al I I 400 feet, spending $6O,000 with
 out an acre to sell for reimbursine purposes.
 4 The original lease to 400 acres
 of the land of David E. Armstrong l Fl Dorado retired merchant, was taken by H. s. Clark of Oklahoma ! City and associates who paid SIP. 900 for it after completion of the Constantintin gasser. Among the associates of Clark was Montforo Jones of Bristow, member of the ] firm of Jones Brothers, which has
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DRESSES TOO LOW; BAN
 ON EVENING WEDDNS

Pittsburgh, Jan. l1.-Eyrn| weddings at Calvary Protesaa| Episcopal Church here are banna by order of the Rev. E. J. yu| Etten, the pastor.
 This action, made today. confsrn with the Rev. Mir. Etten's Nu' Years sermon. when, in a reIa| of the times, he paid much siis' tion to evening gows worn by VI men.
 He commented on the "laek [ decorum often manifested' and aa that some of the gowns did not ca. form with the sacred character z marriage.
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saAEa1rtAds

LOST OR MISPLACED-U. D. c. flag, feet, all wool flag, mot to embroidered in yellow. This flag was borrowed for some of the eel ebrations here. The party who now has the flag is asked to return 1t to Mrs. w. l.. Ward. *tf
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SPRAYED OR sToLEN-p,,. CT bird dog, waite and live, ,.s size, three years old. Ansvar name of Banks. Reward fs, turn of dog or for informatioa l..| ing to recovery. H. M. Jasls.| Courier-Index office. \
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MISPLACED-During fire last Wednesday night, one No. , Under wood Typewriter. Kindly notify manager Marianna Motor Company at the Hewitt -Ammerman store, nbone 56.. #tf
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Nicely furnished front room to rent to gentleman or gentlemen. Convenient to town. Phone 192, 3O5 Mississippi Ave. "25p
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LOST-On night of fire, one platinum and diamond bar pin. AL
 so on Wednesday morning one gold pencil with initials. Return to Al ta Moss at Bank of Marianna and receive reward. egg
The courier-index., 1921-01-21

SPRAYED OR STOLEN--pa.
 CT bird dog, named Guy. Cor white and liver, about three w,s old. Reward for return or iMa nation leading to recovery. ] Y Robertson, or Buck" CrOss \ Courier-Index office. \
The courier-index., 1921-01-21

FOR SALE-Empty flour ,,., 100 pounds capacity. Good for ssa' Sa| rags, drying rags, tea towels Y ns' s
 ing, etc. Knopf's Bakery. M <;
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LIGHT AND, WATER NOTICE

All accounts for light end water are to be paid at the office only. No collector will be sent out m the future. Strict enforcement of cut off rule. Peoples Electric Go. eff
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
Ey G!.IVE I:ulsEisI's

Chick Chickaree saw a shadow
fall across his doorway up in the
sugar-maple. "Ah, hal" he said
softly. There's the person who
has been stealing my maple strip
sap"
But Chick was so surprised that
he nearly forgot to bFeathe when
he found 1t was Nancy, who had
wished herself up there with the
help of her Magic Shoes.
How do y do" she said bobbing
a curtsy. MAY come in2"
Certainly" answered Chick, re-
membering his manners, even il he
didn't remember his breath. why,
IL think I've seen you before,
eyes, Nancy told him. Mick
and l were at your house with Ting
altng, the fairyman landlord, to col
lect your rent on the thirty-second
day of the monh. Here's Nick now
"Tingaling. indeed! He was the
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had gone, but he had omitted TO
leave his number at the box office
and there was no way 70 reach him
until he returned home.
/ went back to Bobbie. Edith
told me that the thermometer
showed a fraction over 102 degrees.
l was not surprised.
The child was cross and fretful.
It was. absolutely impossible to
think Of anything else. Every 9th.
er moment he called for water.
Edith wrapped him in a blanket
and held him in her arms; Bohbie
clpng TO her, though he kept call.
ing for mamma"
Now l tried to get another doc
tor, fearing that It might be too
late when our physician reached
the house. It seemed that every.
one ! called was out.
Finally / succeeded IN locating
one only four blocks away; he had
gone to bed, but he promised 10
dress and come to the house i'm
mediately.
Rocking Bobbie and cuddline
him, soothing him and trying to
keep him quiet, giving him water
and telling him stories-that is
how we passed the evening In q
fashion altogether different from
what we had anticipated.
1t seemed ages while We were
In the apartment alone. I was
afraid the doctor would never CONC
It would have been soma consola.
ton II even Dot and George had
returned, but Edith and had to
remain there alone with the sick
child.
And suppose my son had not
gotten Ill? What would I have said
to Dot when she came home? And
what would I say to her now?
Ito Be Conttnued)
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very person who told me to make a
hole in my wall to catch the maple
strip sap. And I did, but someone
has stolen 1t. Nice state OF things
l call It,"
That's what we are <here about
now, declared Nick. "Mr, Sprinkle
Blow, the weatherman, sent us to
see II, the weather was warm
enough 20 make the sap come up in
the maple trees"
Eyes said Chick disgustedly, It
came up in the maple trees only
to go down the threats OF folks who
have no right to do 1t. You didn't
happen to notice anyone come into
my house while I was out, did you:
ayes, we did," declared Nancy.
land It wasn't your cousin, scram-
BILE. at ALL"
1.-THE who in creation was IT,"
asked Chick in surprise
ITO Be Continued
Copyright, 1921, N. 3. A,)
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CONFESSIONS OF a HUSBAND
The sian,s SIDE q Married Iifo.

"what can that beqp Edith asked
In alarm.
1T must be Bobbie!"
/ jumped to my feet. There was
some good reason for him crying
like that.
"EI'll go with YOU" said Edith
when he'd my hands on the door.
Hor eyes that had shone so bright.
ly moment before held no chal-
lenge now Her voice qpayered.
For my own part, my hand
trembled; my steps we're unsteady.
! had been shaken in my inner
most being.
l knew now that our ultra.mod-
ern idea OF exchanging better
halves for one evening might have
had almost tragic consequences.
II hope the little fellow HASN'T
had a relapse" said slowly, In
measured tones as we went back
to his room. Only by an effort
ciuld speak calmly.
We found the child sitting UP in
bed. There was no need OF q Their.
mometer to toll that he had fever.
His flushed cheeks, his wild eyes
spoke for themselves. When he
saw US he was silent.
How do you feel?" / asked stu.
pidly.
%Fine," he replied mechanically.
IIe had gotten used To telling tlS
that during his convalescence.
My first impulse was TO tele.
phone for DR.. Harris. Thank the
Lord, the telephone was working
again.
While was trying TO get the
number, Edith was attempting to
make Bobble more comfortable and
to take his temperature.
AS luck would have It, the doc.
tor was out-at theater. called up
the playhouse where l was told he
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Can Your Oun!

BY Newspaper Enterprise.
WASHINGTON, July 26-Canned
goods are going to be higher this
That's because growers have
planted Jess than 60 per cent. Of
the normal acreage Of crops that
that canned.
And even this small acreage Is
being hard hit by the intense heat
and drouth that prevails ip some
regions. !
The wise housewife will can her
own.
Here are reports, culled from of.
fetal SOURCES, showing how crops
for canning stand today:
Corn.
Fifty per cent. OF normal crop
was planted in New York; 40 per
cent. in Ohio, and that damaged by
heavy rains. Michigan, Illinois and
Wisconsin cron corp is fair but
needs rain. Iowa crop Is suffering
from heat and Minnesota crop will
fail unless drouth is relieved.
Tomatoes.
one-third Of normal crop has
and Missouri promise only, Is Per
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Canned Huekleberries

Pick over and wash berries. Put
o little water in bottom of preserv-
ing kettle and add berries. Sprinkle
lightly with salt using about Id
teaspoonful 10 a quart Of berries.
There should be just enough water
to prevent burning until Juice be-
gins to escape from berries. Cook
until berries are soft, stirring oc-
casionally. Pour tnto>sterilized jars
filling them brimming full and seal
while bolng hot. When The open
kettle method Is used for canning
the jars must be trimming full and
the fruit must be boiling hot. Put
stcriIized jars on a hot damp cloth.
to fill and there will be no danger
OF breaking the glass; Use these
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grace Of God | hope to get away

grace of God hope to get away
SAFE"
II see you want us to keep your
memory green" Tommy giggled.
Molly threatened him with her fan
then said, dropping her eyes: did
you ever try making that wicked
Anne jealous?"
Tommy shook his head. TOO
dangerous!" to which the answer
was, "'Fiddlesticks! Get busy and
try fright now"
"D'ye mean You're ayailable?"
Tommy said low, but joyously. A
nod emboldened him TO say: 81
thought Of that my own self when
/ knew you were coming-but
somehow my courage"
Goose! 1 understand" Molly
broke in, "fraid OF gins and snares
No need to be. II ever / own DIFF.
ferent initials the last one will
come lower in the alphabet" Aft.
er that she blushed unaccountably
but Tommy appeared to find en-.
lightment in the cryptic utterance.
Thus began for the Brush Creek
nelghborhood riotous months
gossip, which took a new turn ev.
cry day. Anne Saxton was going
to marry-Dr. Helm, OF course. DID
she not go with him everywhere,
and have no eyes at all for Tom.
my Barton? Lucky, considering
how the Widow Taylor had swept
him off lis feet--he tagged after
her like a two.year.old after his
NANNY at the county fair. Poor
Leander Green's nose was clean
out OF joint-to the delight OF
Grandma Green, who hated any.
thing named Taylor and the dis.
appointment of Grandma Towle,
who had counted on the visiting
widow to mako Leander's fortune,
as we'll as to put that foolish vel.
low-haired Sally Joyce clean out
OF his mind. Telephones, the cxtin.
guishers OF countryside soClability,
fell out Of use-with so much do.
ing one had TO talk 1t Ove- face to
face. So there were dinings and
play.parties, fish frys and picnicS
galore, not to mention the big
meeting at Harmony church, where
an altarful OF penitents yielded
barely two converts. The riGidly
ptous said that was because OF
dancing-hops twice each week in
Odd Fellows hall, to say nothing
OF smaller private performances.
Altogether there had not been sucn
STRINGS about and excitement
since Major Saxton, Anne's brother
ran for Congress and the district
came within five hundred votes Of
making 1t unanimous.
This lasted a full month-then
came a two days lull. Just why,
nobody knew. So the great news
burst upon stunned ears when the
local paper came out with the head.
line: "Matrimony Rampant. Al
Victims Well Known and Highly
Esteemed Residents Of This and
Neighboring Counties" Below, cat.
egoriCally, were names-Thomas
Barton, Esq, OF River Bend, to
Anne. only daughter OF the late
Gen. Saxton: Mrs. Mary Dake Tay-
Tor to Joseph Helm, NJ. D., and lie.
ander Green, attorney and counsel.
or at law to the beautiful Miss
Sarah Joyce. After the surprise
party weddings the happy couples
had chosen wedding tours widely
apart. Later news would be duly
given to the public-which would
doubtless join the editor and their
own immediate friends In wishing
them joy and prosperity.
Half those who read said: "Well,
l never!" The other half: "Just
what I said all along"
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been planted in Ohio; 10 per cent.
in New York. Indiana crop will
fail unless rain falls soon. Utah
cent. OF normal yield.
Beans.
Mexican string bean growers
fear entire crop will be wiped out
by intense heat and drouth.
Peas.
New York promises IS per cent.
Of normal yield. Heavy frost wiped
out so rer cent. of Utah crop. ILL.
nois promises 50 per cent. or nor.
nal; Wisconsin, n per cent.
Fruits.
New York reports raspberry crop
will not exceed rs per cent. Of nor.
mall Cherry crop was failure.
Pears are light. Peaches promise
only 8 per cent. of normal.
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berries for winter pies and add So
gar when baking.
Canned Huekleberries tcold Pack
Pick over and was berries. Pack
berries to within IA inch from top
q cans. Pour over medium thin
strip to completely cover berries.
Put on rubbers and half seal Put
jars in hot water bath, having wa
ter cover cans by one or two inch
es.. Bring water to boiling point
nnd let boil 16 minutes. Remove
from water, finish sealing and cool.
To make medium thin strip, al.
low 3 cups sugar to 2 cups water
and let sugar and water boil four
minutes. Have water boiling and
sift in sugar. This prevents scum
trpn forming around edges Of sir
up. Berries canned this way are
delicious for puddings. A pinch OF
salt should be added when the ber-
ries are used
Copyright, 1921, N. E. Az
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CARD "a ThANKs

We herewith desire to express
cur sincere and heartfelt thanks. to
our friends and neighbors for their
kind sympathy and many acts Of
assistance and help during the sick
ness Of our mother and Mt the time
Of her death and burial. To all
persons who aided and assisted US
during this time of our sorrow we
are profoundly grateful.
FRANK B. CLAYTON,
CHARLES L. CLAYTON,
WILL r. CLAYTON.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

The territory of Quintana Rio,
Mexico, twice tho size of Massa.
chusetts is owned by eight mon.
An inventor spent is years per-
fecting n letter cancelling machine
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SISTER MAiRY'S
KITCHEN
toopyrisht, isae. ". q. So

Huckleberrles need a small
amount of salt to bring out their
flavor. They arc easily canned
for winter use and make valuable
pie timber when fresh fruits are
nnnrnn
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Nearly 2oo,oOo,ooO passengers al
rived in and left New York in 1920
by the larger railroads.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

That sour smelly sink will loose
power quickly-if you use Blue
Devil Cleanser.-Adv.
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Marguerite minus the putfs elbow her medley
costume B suggested by the startling BY Elsie
Ferguson in her newest Paramount Picture "Foogh In this
gown Of long prnceske lines the shoulder
and forearm The cutou sleeve being tho shorter
models the main idea this
shoulder at any hazard.
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who's been telling you2" Tom
MY interrupted. She trowned, but
merrily, answering: "Leander-of
course. And-actually he prides
himself ON not running after her
told me tonight his wife would
never have It thrown up to her
that she was wearing Anne Sax.
tlon,s old shoes"
eThat reminds me to ask: What
are your intentions regarding
him?' Tommy again interrupted.
eonly to tolerate him while my
visit here lasts,a Mrs, Taylor flung
back. .'Yot1 see, unless I'm up to
iii the ms and outs Of everybody
mi be worse than o bull In a china
shop. An the folks ! know seem to
DO ready tostab zach other In the
,baeR-or the front, or any old
where. By heIp ~ I eande r and the
h
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One variety of cactus always
points south.
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Flli'ii-I-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-01

Senator Simmons threat to fire a
whole broadside at the tax revision
bill reminds us of the experience of
an old cracker we used to know. Said
old cracker was afflicted with neigh
boris steer, which used to jump his
fence when grass was short and
browse ON his crops. The old cracker
finally went after the steer with a
shotgun, but put in peas instead of
shot. Found the old steer standing
under a tree chewing his cud, crept
up to within ten yards and let fly with
both barrels. Peas ratified on old
Bucks leather hide. and he WINGED u
little at the noise of the gun; then
went on chewing his cud. That is
about the effect Senator Simmons
broadside viii have. Perhaps, how
ever, next year. the people win take
the shotgun in the 7 own hands and
load it with something that will make
old Buck move.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-10-01

friends of Mrs. David had had of be-
ing with her since Mr.. Davis and she
returned from their wedding trip,
week ago. and she was the recipient
Of many best wishes and expressions
% love and good will
Assisting the hostess were Mrs. E.
L. Carney and Miss Mary Burford
Among those partaking of the cor
dial hospitality of Mrs. Koonce at this
beautiful party, besides those already
mentioned, were Mrs. William Hooker,
Mrs. Harry Borland, Mrs. E. G. Peek,
Mrs. MILKY Lloyd, Mrs T. P. Drake,
Mrs. Mamie Hall, Mrs. r. S. Hall and
Mrs. Fred Hooker.
The best is usually reserved for the
last, so it is here, for one of the
sweetest things of a day so full of
pleasure, was the benignant presence
of Mrs. Howse, the venerable mother
Of the hostess, who assisted her
daughtre in extending a hearty well
come to each of the guests.