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The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
Women on Guard.

A young woman in silk dress ana black picture hat was seen at Merri- mac. with rifle in hand and bandonierr of ammunition slung over her should CT, doing guard duty with the other riflemen. She is Mrs. Rosa Cline, wife of c. C. Cline mine foreman for the White Star Coal company, and is q member of the Kentucky Mccoy fam fly of Hatfield Mccoy fued fame.
 While Captain Brockus and his men were present Cline ordered a train of coal run from the mine to the tip- pie. This, he said. had drawn fire from the Kentucky hills every day since Thursday. As the little motor train rumbled from the mine with the motorman lying prone, Mrs. Cline calmly took up her position with 40 riflemen, prepared to answer any att tack from the mountains.
 So the attack was forthcoming, but Cline said proudly that his wife had IdkeH DdTi III NNNis "'euNN made on the town Pm not afraid and every rifle counts" Mrs. Cline said.
 Kentucky militamen recently arriv- ed in the fighting zone have started combing the wooded mountain sections, and already have arrested five men, according to reports reaching Sheriff Pinson's office today. The men were taken to Pikesvlle Ky, the reports said
 For the present the militiamen will devote their efforts to apprehending those who have been engaged in the fighting, but also will make an effort to find the base of supplies from which po'nt distribution of arms and ammnni- ton has been made.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
DON'T THINK" HE
 FAVOR MALONEY
TURNER'S STATEMENTS DEPEND UPON INTERPRETATION-MRAE
 WON'T MAKE LETTER PUBLIC

Appointment by Sta te Highway Com missioner H. R. Wilson of Frank Ma loney of Knoxville, Tenn, as state high way engineer, which aroused the an- tagonism of Gov. T. c. McRae. contin- ued to be the center of interest in po- litical circles Friday morning.
 There were no developments, howev- CT, other than another angle in his DO sition taken by ]. S Turner of Ozark. an honorary member of the commission, and the refusal of Governor McRae to make public MT. Turner's letter, sent in reply to the original letter sent by Governor McRae TO the two honorary commissioners, Mir Turner and K. R. Thompson, of Eureka Springs.
 MT. Turner, whose statements have differed. in a long distance telephone conversation with a Democrat reporter Friday morning, said that in previous conversation he had stated that he "preferred an Arkansas man." referr- ing to Mir. Wilson's appointment of the Knoxville man. He said that should have been taken" as indicating he would not vote for ratification of MT. Ma loney.
 Asked the direct question, Will you ratify the appointment of Mir. Ma loney?' his reply was, 'I think not The statement that he would have ore ferred an Arkansas man" was made, he said. in case it was necessary to elect successor to V. P. Knott, the present state highway engineer. MT. Turner re iterated his statement that he first sought to extend the courtesy to con ference with Mr. Wilson, which was In direct conflict with the statement ac- credited to him by Little Rock morn ing newspaper.-Democr
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
APPLE TREES
 ARE BLOOMING

Huntsville, May 13.-A strange phe nomenon discovered recently in the Hughes apple orchard, near Whitener, is two Ben Davis apple trees putting on a second heavy bloom this season. They first bloomed out full the last week in March. The blooms were kill ed by the Easter freeze, but later the trees have put out clusters of red blooms by the side of the dead bios sons, and it is argued by some orchard iSts that these last blooms are the ones nature intended for next years crop.
 Rut orchard experts are unable to explain why only two trees would put on such luNuriant bloom while the others are barren.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
PROVISIONING AT
 ROSSTON WELL

It semes as if today might be lucky day for Nevada county in bringing in a big gusher at Rosston, as it is Friday the 18th, and the well is situated in township 13, on MT. Luck's farm.
 A number of oil enthusiasts seem to feel the same way about it as they left Prescott this morning to be present at the reported testing of the Straughan We'll No 1.
 There is an excellent showing of oil at the depth of 1165 feet, Materials were ordered for the testing and part of them have arrived.
 Colonel Straughan is always on the alert and is not going to let an oppor' tunity pass to give Nevada county a gusher.
 The formation at this location, it is reported, is the same as it is at El Do rado. and there seems to be no doubt but it will be A No oil well. We are anxiously awaiting q definite report from those visiting the we'll.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
DR. BRADLEY BEGAN EXANI-
 NATIONS THIS MORNING

The workers of the Child Welfare Special began work this morning So many were disappointed yesterday that it was deemed best to begin operations at once.
 The exhibit room which is upstairs In the court house is ready for use. It is an example within itself of the care of infants. Miniature freless cookers. iceless coolers. beds and etc, are on exhibition. Posters showing the comparison of the right and wrong way to feed and care for children are on display.
 The examinat tions are made in the truck itself. Dr Bradley makes q thorough examination of the children, telling the parents the defects and the way to correct same. Literature Is given also in order that the parents might continue the teachings given here,
 A reception committee is present at the court house door and will show you where to go, so do not feel any besitancy in going and consulting with Dr. Bradley. It might mean the sav' ing of your child.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
SILVER TEA.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union entertained with a delightful Silver Tea yesterday afternoon, at the hospitable home of Mrs. D. B. Thomp son on East Second Avenue. The house was attractively decorated in baskets gram, which was made up of the talk and vases of garden flowers. A large attendance was had and splendid pro: by Mrs. J. c. Pittman, of Prescott, who told of her visit to the worlds conven- ton of the W. C. T. U., in London, and other interesting features If her trip to England Mrs. Geo F. Cress. of Prescott was also present and spoke to the ladies on the subject of Prohibi- ton. The musical numbers were a vo- cal selection by Mrs. Young Foster. with Mrs K G. McRae accompanist !; piano selection, Miss Etolee Morgan l; piano, Miss lone Russell and a reading by Miss lone Russell. During the social hour an informal reception was held and dainty refreshments ed.-Star of Hope.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
COMMITTEE MEETS

The committee appointed by the pres ident of the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of looking into the matter of building the Bankhead highway link through Nevada county. met last night and passed some resolutions that they feel will help to find solution of this matter. The resolutions could not be obtained by the reporter of the Picay- une on account of the same having to be submitted to the Chamber of Com merce at its next meeting.
 We are not informed as to the na- ture of these resolutions, but trust that this committee will be able to solve this important matter and that this link of this great highway will be filled in before another winter passes.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
w. c. T. U. FLOWER MIS-
 SION AND HOSPITAL DAYS

Every person in Prescott who loves flowers and their mission, is asked to attend the W. c. T. U. Flower Mission Program, at the home of Mrs. J. M. Pittman, Thursday afternoon, at J o'clock. This program will be given by the young people of Prescott and should be we'll attended This day has also been designated Hospital day" and 1t has been the custom for many years of the local W. c. T, II. to furnish
 room at the local hospital. with sheets, pillow cases, towels, and anything needed in a sick room and every mem Der and every citizen of Prescott, whether you are a member of the w. c. T. '. or not. is asked to contribute something to help in this worthy cause and to send or bring 1t to the home or Mrs. J. M. Pittman, Thursday, May 19.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
SHOOTING IN
 HILLS RESUMED
WEST VIRGINIA COLLIERY FIRED UPON FROM KENTUCKY
 MOUNTAINS.

Williamson, W. Va, May 16.-Firing on the Crystal Block Coal company head house at Rawl, w. Va, broke out again early tonight, according to re- ports received here by Captain J. R. Brockus at state police headquarters. It was the first disorder reported dur ing the day in the Kentuckywest vir- ginia border trouble zone The shots were fired, Captain Brockus said, from the Kentucky mountains. He added that the shooting lasted only few minutes.
 Shortly before the report of the shooting at Rawl was received, Captain Brockus sent message to Governor Morgan at Charleston saying that all was quiet, but that the situation was distinctly threatening all along the line"
 An Associated Press correspondent had traversed the trouble zone from Rawl to Sprigg with Captain Brockus and a detachment of state police an hour earlier without hearing Q shot. Evidences of the battles of the last few days, however, were plentiful at Rawl Merrimac and Sprigg. Houses and stores in these towns were riddle0 with bullets, and windows, mirrors and showcases were shattered.
 A coat hanging in one house at Sprigg in which six men and two women took refuge from the fire, was found to con- tain IT bullet holes. The eight persons escaped injury, although the house had been riddled.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
BILL TO AID
 CROP EXPORTS
SENATOR NORRIS TO ASK CREA- TION OF AGRICULTURAL FL
 NANCE CORPORATION.

Washington, May 1.-Senator Norris of Nebraska, will introduce tomorrow bill to create an agricultural trade fi- nance corporation, with capital stock of S ,000. GOO to be furnished from the profits of the United States Grain Corporation.
 would be to finance the sale of Ameri- can surplus crops abroad and is de signed to bring immediate relief to the farmers of the country.
 The corporation which would not cost the tax payers of the country a cent would be authorized to issue debenturies up to $500, 100000 and would make loans to farmers who would be resuir- ed to purchase stock in the corporation in the amount of 10 per cent of the val ne of their export stock, the govern ment thus getting back it's money in vested in the corporation.
 Senator Norris estimates that there is now in the country surplus of T. 100000 bales of corton, 4OO,OOO,OO bushels of corn and 230,000,0O0 bush els of oats.
 Vrooman of Illionois. assistant secre- tary of agriculture has been much in- terested in the proposed bill and has assisted the senator in behalf of his bill-Gazette.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
HARVEY CASH
 USES RATCHET

Early this morning in fight at De Gray between Harvey Cash, % years old, son of J. l.. Cash, and Dr. Lassi- ter, 55 years old, young Cash struck the doctor on the head with a hatchet and fractured his skull Sheriff Fran cis was notified and went at once to DeGray and placed Harvey Cash under arrest, charged with assault and brought him to town He was accom-. panied by his father who gave bond in the sum of S1 1,000 and Cash was liber- ated. The preliminary hearing will be before Justice Bozeman in this city next Tuesday. Dr. Lassiter was brought to town and an opera ton was perform ed on his skull this afternoon at the sanitarium of Drs. Townsend and Townsend, and it is thought the pa tient will recover.
 From the reports it appears that sometime Wednesday Harvey Cash and Dr. Lassiter made a deal whereby the former bought the little store of Dr. Lassiter and paid $125 down to bind the bargain. It was understood that the sale called for certain goods and fixtures in the building. This morn ing Cash went 10 the store to assist the doctor to pack up such goods as were not included in the sale, and to take possession of the store He states that the doctor was packing up and crat ing certain articles that were includ ed in the transfer, and remonstra ted with the doctor The doctor contend ed that the goods he was taking were not included in the sale. Cash then asked for a receipt for the money he had paid down on the goods, or the return of the money. It is reported that the doctor said he did not care to give a receipt and would not return the money and continued the work of crating goods. It is said that words followed and Cash knocked the doctor down. On arising, Lassiter, it is re ported started after a gun and was seized by Cash who had taken up a hatchet that was near. Dr. Lassiter had handsaw with which he struck Cash Then Cash made use of the hatchet and struck the doctor on the head several times. fracturing the skull in two places.
 Harvey Cash was taken before Jus tice Bozeman who set the date for the preliminary hearing on May IT, and placed his bond at $1,000 which his father gave and the two returned home today !. l.. Cash is prominent and highly respected farmer of the DeGray neighborhood. = Philadelphia Daily News.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Martha Cantley, daughter of
 Mir. and Mrs. W. M. Cantley was given
 a birthday party to celebrate her sixth
 anniversary Wednesday afternoon at their home on East Second Avenue Un-
 der the direction of Margaret Bell and
 Mary Belle Allen, the children played number of games on the lawn. An
 interesting feature of the party was a
 miniature fish pond each child being allowed to make a catch. The little girls found favors of tiny fans, and the boys celluloid animals. Gay balloons were distributed making pretty pie ture with the little guests. In pinning the donkey's tail Janet Allen was most successful, being awarded q prize. The large birthday cake was cut the good luck piece found by Robert Frederick Delicious strawberry ice cream was served with the birthday cake. Those sharing this happy occasion were : Elizabeth Field, Charlotte Agee. Jane Brannan, Janet Allen, Louise Grigsby, Mary and Julia Lemley, Eleanor Foster Bertha Turner McRae, Xantippe Porter Annie Mae Loe Marguerite Powell, Mar. garet Battle, Mildred Valentine. Her. man Valentine, Carl Green, John Clyde Hill, James Lewis, Thomas Crawford, Jimmie Walker, McRae Lemley, Luth- CT Lee, IT,, Bodie Marshall, Dalt Carl ton, Orriu Battle, Jr., Benjamin Mo Rae, Robert Frederick, Paul Simms, Jr., Katherin May Smms, Frances Simms, Frances Boyle, Charlie Barr and William Cantley.-Star of Hope.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
QUARREL ENDS FATALLY.

Ninden. La. May 13,-A quarrel ov CT an automobile repair bill terminated fatally at Doyle. La, when a garage owner named Thompson was shot and instantly killed by sam Platt, farmer. The two had quarreled week ago over the bill, and when they met today, Thompson. it is said. struck ?latt
 Platt Aired and Thompson died al most instantly. Sheriff Philips went to Doyle but because no one there would swear out warrant against Platt he returned without Il prisoner.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
SWITCHMEN OPPOSE CUT.

Toledo. O., May 16-A final stand against reductions in wages of switch men and against longer day in that branch of railroading was taken today by the Switchmen's Union or North America, in convention here.
 The delegates voted to stand by the decision of the federal Railway Wage Board and ito resist peacefully any and all attempts to disturb the econom- ic condition of switchmen or lower their standard of life" The wage issue was sustained, and further pledge was giy- on of the support to all other organiza- tions resisting wage reductions
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
AN APPEAL FOR
 STORM SUFFERERS

A second appeal to the citizens, civic and business organiZa tiOns of Arkan- sas to contribute S15.O00 for use in sup pIementing permanent relief and re mobilization of sufferers from the tor nado which struck southwestern Ark ansas. April 15 was officially made by Governor Thomas c. McRae.
 While all emergency needs for storm victims have been taken care of by To- cal subscription and by the Red Cross which has appropriated large sum from its national contingent fund for this purpose" the Governor sets forth in his call, ''it is nevertheless clearly apparent that additional funds are UT gently needed to take care of on coll servative basis, the larger work of re construction and rehabilitation.
 Due to financial and crop condi- tions most of the farmers and residents of the storm areas were in no condi- tion to meet an added burden and now with their homes and property destroy ed their earning power is paralyzed and they are able to do little toward helping themselves. The needed sum of S15.O00 has been determined upon as most conservative amount to put these people on their feet. A careful survey made by the American Red Cross. shows q total of 579 families who have lost homes or personal prop erty. of this amount, 4S7 families, are living in Arkansas.
 There are many individuals and or ganiza tions in Arkansas, who, l feel, will respond generously to an opportu- nifty to assist their neighbors in this distress and I now, therefore. open the channels for the contributions which will meet an urgent need. Each eontri- butor will be given an individual re- ceipt by the American Red Cross and any requests stipula ting certain areas in which the money donated is to be used will be carefully followed out.
 All expenditures for relief and re- construction are based on careful con sideratio of the actual needs of each family, made by the Red Cross disas- ter workers in cooperation with local committees"
 Donations should be mailed to South western Division, American Red Cross Disaster Relief Section, Often hauser Building, Texarkana, Arkansas.
 A similar appeal is being made to cit izens of Texas for families living across the line.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
pI,ANTER KILLS YOUNG WOMAN
.,ruy TENNESSEEAN SHOOTS GIRL, THEN CUTS HER
 THROAT.

,,.mnbis. Tenn, May 15.-Mlss n'i-
 ,,oore was shot and killed late to- ~ " hv John NJ. Morris wealthy pant, 0as ,,D,,s 7, near Collierville. a Memphis CT .h n Morris. after shooting Miss sua saDa,' four times, slashed her throat Av .. . nocket knife as she lay dying Ill "''n ud of the Morris home, according 'D' ,,nosses Morris then attempted ]" ,amit " suicide by cutting his own 70 0t so, and is in a critical condition in s hospital here a;rno, Miss Moore was killed at a anne, .n hv Morris to celebrate supposed sns sno,l,ation with the young woman ls.'I Ns s,so in observance of the of the .... .. hirthday of Billie, Morris ittie .on, Two sisters of Miss Moore a aiso m wsre present. Before the dinner MISS ,.a.,a ". ,s said to have told her sisters ~. ..t Morris had threatened her life' .us .us' was insanely jealous of her
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
W. N. DEATON

Pine Bluff, May 13.-W. N. Deaton superintendent of the Arkansas Boys Industrial School at Pine Bluff, has rendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees. it became known today Mir. Deaton, who formerly was a mem Der of the Arkansas Senate, has been head of the Industrial School eight years. It is said he will remove to Con way to engage in business, the nature of which has not been announced. MT. Deatons successor has not been an nounced.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
E. D. HERMAN HURT.

Last night F. D. Herman was called to catch some cows which were loose near the park. In this attempt to catch the cows his horse ran into guy wire and threw him. He managed to get to Hesterly's Drug Store and there he was examined and it was found he had two broken ribs. He is able to be out today, but still feels the effect of his chase last night
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
IANEBURG.

Dr Sutton is resting very well to- day (Tuesday).
 Mrs. Gordon waddle is improying slowly.
 We are having some fine weather for which the farmers are very thankful
 Miss Mary McGough entertained the young people of Laneburg last satur- day night. All report good time.
 Misses Jessie Perdue, Lillian Bryant and Edna Liniker of Hope were the guests of Mrs. ". O Ghormiy last Sunday.
 Geo. W. Duke and family motored to Hope Sunday and spent the day with relatives.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
Attack Is Fiendish.

u.rdlv had the party seated them ..,ves at the dinner table, when' Miss ".o,e,s sisters told the police. Morris
 .a mn and said that he had an nouuced that he intended to kill Miss Moore. and intended to do it now pe began firing at her and she ran into Tho yard. Six shots were fired, four ...;no effect. After his revolver was empty, Morris is said to have leaned over her body and slashed her throat from ear to ear with his pocket knife He then attempted to kill himself.
 Before being taken to hospital here uorr,s wrote a will leaving all his property to his little son Billie His recovery is doubtful.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
RESUM-
 ED AT ROSSTON

The report from the Rosston well is that drilling was resumed last night. There was good indications of oil when they ceased drilling and thought pro bably they would bring in the well, but after washing it out thoroughly it was decided the showing was not sufficient to bri6g in the well. Imme- diately upon this decision drilling was resumed and we await further deveE opments anxiously.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-05-19
PRESCOTT DISTRICT
 THIRD ROUND

Blevins at Friendship, June 1. Emmet at Holly Grove, June 4, 5. Hope, JuJie 5 8 p. m. Bingen at McCaskill, June II, 12. Prescott Circuit at New Salem, June 10.
 Gurdon, June 26. Mineral Springs, June 30 Columbus at Bethany, July ?, 3. Nashville. July 3, 8 p. m. Center Point at Bluff Springs, July 9, 10.
 Washington and Ozan, at Washing ton, July 16 r.
 Caddo Gap and Rosboro. at Caddo Gap. July 23, 24
 Mt. Ida and womble at Womble, July "A, s D. m.
 Amity and Glenwood at Amity. July 30. 31.
 Delight at Saline, August 6, 2. Prescott August IA. Whelen Springs at Whelen Springs, August IT.
 Orchard View at Orchard View, August 20 21.
 Murfreesboro. August 21. Hope Mission. August 27, 2S. District Conference Mineral Springs, June 2S. 30.
 l. II. Cummins, r. F.