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The Little River news., 1921-12-03
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
 suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the
 Chancery Court of Little River coun- Ity, made and entered on the 18th day |of October, AID. 1921, in certain cause Mo- 626 then pending therein between A. T. Allen complainant, and J. D. Seastrunk, ct al, defendants, the und- ersigned as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Little River, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial. sales, on Monday, the 14th day of November A. D. 1921, the fol- lowing described real estate lying in the county of Little River and the State Of Arkansas, to-wit: Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter Section 22, Township Il South, Range 31 w. months, the purchaser being requir- ed to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved se- curity, bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 18th day of October, A. D., 1921.-Jas. H. Williams
 Commissioner in Chancery. II IF
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W. M. |. Meeting.

The basement of the church was very pretty ill it's decoration of ferns on Wednesday afternoon for the open day meeting of the Baptist w. M. U. There were 30 members and l5 visis- ors present. A business session was conducted by Ms. J. T. Bowling, the president, after which the following program was presetned: Voice numb CT, Mrs. Homer Coggins was thorough ly enjoyed; instrumental number by Miss Ethel Goats was rendered In a very pleasant way; humorous reading by Mrs. Glen Black was source Of enjoyment. The sack race with only two contestants, Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Jones, was won by Mrs. Bowling. The doughnut contest which was en- joyed by all was won by Miss Ethel Coats and Mrs. Tom Aubrey. The Bel gian baby afforded lots of fun and was adopted by Mrs. T. J. Lott. Mrs
 Bowling presided during the installa- ton of officers. The new officers are as follows: Mrs Roy Goolsby, presi- dent, Mrs. J. D. Freeman, vice presi- dent, Mrs. Baggarley, recording sec retary Mrs. J. B. Finney. correspond ing secretary and Mrs. C. M. Sutton, treasurer }'s 4st;ss.4s3il 
 During. the, meeting the outgoing president was presented with live ly set of linen napkins as token of
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You are invited to attend the special song service at the Methodist church next Sunday.
 J. O. Livesay, an attorney, of Fore man, was in Ashdown Thursday at tending to business.
The Little River news., 1921-12-03
ONE CENT GAS TAX

Little Rock, Nov. 30.-Attorney Gen. 'eral Utley was advised yesterday of the decision of U.. s. District Judge F, A. Youmans at Fort Smith, sustain ing the one cent gasoline tax levied
The Little River news., 1921-12-03
Notice of Masters Sale of the Property of tine Memphis, Dallas & Gulf Rail- road Company.

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned Master in Chancery ill the United States District Court for the Texarkana Division of the Western District of Al kansas, will on Decem- Der goth, 1921, at the front door of the Court House in Nashville, Howard county, Arkansas, offer for sale and receive bids upon all the property real personal and mixed belonging 10 the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf Rail- road Company under the authority and direction of decree of the Unit ed States District Court for the Tex arkana Division of the Western Dis trict of Arkansas in the Equity cause No AS wherein the First National Bank of St. Louis, Mo, and others were Complainants and the Memphis, Dallas &, Gulf Railroad Company are others were Defendants. Parties con- tenlpiating bidding at said sale will ind the details, terms and conditions thereof by reference to the decree a.
 foresaid in the office of the Clerk of said Court at Texarkana, Arkan- sas Bids must be in writing.- H. c. Mechem, Master in Chancery.
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appreciation from her co-workers for her faithful services while in office. Light refreshments consisting of cho- colate whipped cream and sandwiches were served and were very much en- joyed by all
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WANTED-To trade high grade piano
 for passenger Ford car with self starter.-K. V. Lemons, Foreman, Ark.
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NOT CLASSIFIED.

LAND FOR RENT AND FOR SALE
 H. G. SaDGarson 1O-5 If
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by Act 6O6 of the session of 1a2l. Tn, act had been attacked by the Paerc, oll Corporation w. T. Hamm0 assistant attorney general, repres i. ed the state and the court sustaine, his contention that the tax is priv ilege and no property tax.
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: . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . ' : CLASSIFIED SECTION : +t+ | * | $ . + $ . . !
 FOR SALE OR TRADE.

FOR SALE-2 Jersey Cows with
 young calves.-R. l.. Boyer, Jr. FOR SALE-Good farm q miles north
 of Ashdown on Wilton road, half cash, balance years at per cent interest. Would take four good mules in deal No options or leases against land Price is right. Also For Sale two good young mules, wagon and harness, two horse buggy and harness, a good Jersey COW giving milk, has heifer calf; four Big Boned Poland China hogs, ready to kill, gilt bred; all kinds of ploy tools from blue Kel- ley to good cultivator, 300 bushels of corn. This is no 10 days sale, but will last until all is sold. Everything will be priced right.-W. G. Wilker- son 12 8 FOR SALE-40 acres land two miles
 of Allene oil well. Cheap for cash for quick sale. For particulars write D. B. Smith, 1722 w 9th, Texarkana, Texas Sat. If BARGAINS IN USED FORDS WITH
 starters. Liberal +erms.-McCormic Motor Go. If | ALFALFA HAY FOR SLE-Dr I. N. Hut, Ogden, Ark. u LOST-2 bob tailed Duroc Jersey
 Gilts, weight about 5 and 65 Lbs. Return to Fred Kersten and receive reward.
 NOT CLASSIFIED. LAND FOR RENT AND FOR SALE
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JUNE R. MORRELI.. ATTORNEY AT
 LAW-Ashdown, Little River Coun. ty Arkansas.
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FOR SALE-2 Jersey Cows with
 young calves.-R. l.. Boyer. Jr.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
PAOt! TAKES SlUGGlhG
MATCH FROM HAxTUN

The Interstate champions won III,
FIRST game OF the tournament from
Haxtun iG-i5. II was featured by
heavy hitting and frequent errors,
Ilnxtun scored twice In the first In.
ming. but Paoli evcned things up in
the second and went two better In
the third Haxtun ran In six runs
IN the fourth and one In the sixth
but Paoli scored twice In the same
inning and ran In eight scores In the
eighth and one in the ninth. Tho
Tigers rallied and came within one
score OF tying In the ninth, Rush
played spectacular ball, while the
poor head work OF MulyIhill IN par.
tlcular and the ragged fielding OF the
team IN general cost fIaytuu the
The state herald., 1921-09-30
90 ssslosNr v,s,1s AoLvoks

Mr.. B.. A. Hosklns OF Gaiena. iii.
nois. uncle of Mrs. J. II. Painter. is
enjoying al'vislt with relatives and
friends In Holyoke this week.
Mr.. Hoskins was n resident OF Hol.
yoke number OF years ago. He con
Quoted grocery store In the building
now occupied by the Phelps cafe. He
wns county treasurer for two terms
and will be remembered by old resi-.
dents as the first mayor OF Holyoke.
Mr. iIoskins hY.s resigned his posi-
tIcn AZ superintendent OF the lead
aud zinc mthcs nj oalena. Illinois,
u position he has filled for number
of years, and now on his way to
southern California to make his
home. stopping at Holyoke for short
visit with Judge and Mrs. Painter.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
RECORD BREAKING CROWDS
SWARM TO FAIR THIS WEEK;
PHILLIPS COUNTY'S BIGGEST
Fair Association Faced Problem in Handling
Situation, but Condition Helped by Many
Improvements to Grounds

The Phillips County Fair opened
Tuesday with everything in readi-
ness for the largest fair ever held
in this county. The day was ideal
and the entries came in early. BY
night the large barn was filled with
horses and mules and tent was
erected for the cattle The hog
house was inadequate to hold all the
entries and pens were contracted
along both sides of the building. and
these were filed.
The 1921 fair had by far the larg.
est entry Of cattle. horses, mules and
hogs and poultry ever on display
here. All were OF the very best type.
showing a marked improvement in
breeding.
The Phillips county farmers are
abreast of the times and are produc-
ing pure bred animals of all kinds.
as shown by the animals on exhibi.
ti0n.
Five grades OF cattle were shown:
Shorthorn, Hereford, Holstein. Jersey,
and high grade beef cattle.
The horses were sucii as TO cause
an unusual amount of praise. W. II.
Perry and W. C. Kruger having the
largest entries. Mr.. Perry entered
a sucking colt, a yearling. a two-year-
old. three-year-old. fouryear-old
and a stallion. He has been breed.
er of Belgian horses for twelve years
and holds many ribbons from state
fairs. His horses shown at the fair
are the outcome of pure breeding.
Special mention is due the poultry
department Tha finest turkeys we
ever saw were on exhibit, together
with all kinds OF pure bred chickens.
Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks,
White Wyandottes, Silver-laced Wy.
andottes and bantams were on eNhi.
bition. also ducks and geese.
1t does one good TO see the pro-
gress being made by both men and
women and children in producing a
higher type of farm animals and
poultry.
The fancy work display was one
Of the finest ever shown and whole
section was given over to the school
children's display. This display con
sisted of all kinds of school work.
maps. drawings. fancy work, manual
training work and cooking.
The fair committee had worked
faithfully with the manager, w. c.
Kruger. to make the fair a success
In every way. A good line of sports
The state herald., 1921-09-30
The PIG Club

The pig club was organized Inst
spring by +. y. Brolliar. Smithsonian
teacher for Phillips county. The
club was open to amy boy or girl In
the county. Each one entering was
TO purchase registered SOW pig far
rowed March ist and care for the
same. Two classes were entered Mt
the fair. Everett Hart won first
prize In the Duroc.Jcrsey class with
his SOW Queen" He also won nrst
prize In the open class. meaning his
pig was the best In the county The
prizes were $50 cash and register.
ed SOW. given by A. c. cauble.
Alfred Bahler won first prize In
tho pig club with his Poland. China
SOW pig and nrst IN the open class
and grand champion.
ThiA ls great showing for the
club aud there VIII be many entries
noxt year
The state herald., 1921-09-30
HOLYOKE AND LAMAR TAKE
HONORS IN FAIR TOURNAMENT

Holyoke and Lamar cleaned up In
the fair baseball tournament. the
Cubs winning two games and the Ne
braskans winning two and losing
one. Paoli was eliminated by Lamar
after defeating Huxtun. aud Lamar
was In turn defeated by Holyokc.
with the exception OF the first In.
ming OF the last game. the Lamar
twirlers pitched stellar ball. Norman
and Kunx being the pitching stars OF
the series. or the players who took
part In more than one game. Blanch.
ard hit heaviest, getting seven hits
and six runs In fifteen times at bat
II. Miller OF Paoli and Mnrlatt OF
IIolyoke also did much damage with
their sticks.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
Fred C. Holstsad
Dies Suddenly

Fred G. Holstead died at the local
hospital on Sunday evening at
O'Clock, aged forty-two years.
Mr.. Holstead was taken suddenly
i'll Wednesday with acute appended.
tbs. He was taken to the hospital
and an operation performed at 3
o'clock. He suffered such violent
pain that he could not be kept quiet
and the incision was ruptured, neces.
stating another operation. He did
not rally from the second operation
and death came Sunday evening.
Mr.. Holstead came to Holyoke
some two years ago from Tecumseh.
Nebraska with his family and settled
on farm sixteen miles southwest of
town. He was man who made
friends readily, being live. ener.
getic, upright citizen, and all who
knew him liked him. as was evi.
denced by the large concourse OF
neighbors who followed the remains
to the train.
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Holstead and was born and
raised ut Tecumseh. Sixteen years
ago last May he was united in mar.
riage to Miss Sophia Morris. Three
children came to bless this home
but one was taken A son 13 and q
daughter 6. together with the wife
are left to mourn the loss OF low.
ing husband and father.
The remains were removed to the
home of Mrs. D. W. Hotaling. and on
Tuesday the body was taken to his
old home for burial.
The father and mother. brother
Lloyd. and cousin, Jud Holstead
came Monday from Tecumseh and
Mrs. NJ. Morris of Omaha. mother OF
Mrs. Holstead. who accompanied the
wife and children back on their sad
mission.
The funeral was held at the church
In Tecumseh where the family for
merly attended worship and a large
concourse OF friends followed the
flower laden casket to the cemetery
The entire community extends
words of sympathy to the grief strik
en- family.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
H0LYOKE ELEVEN OPENS
FOOTBALL SEASON WITH
CURTIS AGG|ES TO-DAY
GAME PLAYED At HAYWOOD At
. SOUTHWESTERN NEBRASKA
~ STATE FAIR

us The football season will open FRI
day; September 80. with the high
school boys going to haywood. Ne.
braska. where they will play the Cur
tisn Agricultural school. which is a
branch Of the Nebraska University.
The game was scheduled to be play
ed in Curtis, but as the southwestern
Nebraska State Fair is being held at
haywood. the Hoyloke boys were ask
ed to play at haywood instead. The
game is to furnish the major sport
and attraction Of the day.
The football prospects for Holyoke
look good, with twelve letter men
back, and with the addition of Schnei-
der. Kirk. Condit, and Andrews. 1t
should make one Of the fastest and
heaviest teams In the country.
Most Of the time has been spent
in developing new back field, ow-
ing to the loss of Cory and the two
Starbuck boys. w. Trego being the
only back field man left from last
years team. Benson and Tucker will
look after the half back positions.
either w. Trego, Schneider or Kirk
will play full back. and d. wier at
quarter.
Keen competition is being shown
for the line positions. Slack, Clark.
Kepler and Meill handle the ball well
at center. either one of the four be-
ing able to take left guard while Hart
plays right guard.
There is good material for the
tacklers q. Weir and Harmon are
on hand as usual. with Condit and
Kirk ready to step in at any time.
bcsS- havipU; previous experience on
other teams.
Captain Edgar stands alone at
right end. He is big. rangy, and fast
on his feet. capable of playing per-
feet over head game. Left end finds
Rouze. Andrews and Mailander.
The schedule mp to date
September 3G-iIolyoke at Curtis.
October s-Holyoke at Wray.
October 15-Holyoke at Haxtun.
October 24-Julesburg ut Holyoke.
October 29-Sterling at Holyoke.
= November 5-Game to be arranged,
November II - (Armistice Day.
Haxtun Mt Holyoke.
November 24-tThanksgiving Day.
Holyoke at Julesburg.
Admission to all games here for
football will be; Adults. s5c, chill
dren OF school age. csc.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
County School Notes

A Halloween entertainment and
pie supper will be given by the school
in the Sunnyside district No. on
Friday evening, October IS.
Otto Brandt has been appointed
president Of the school board in
Morning View district No. As to sue
ceed Charles Fulsclicr. resigned.
Miss Esther Sanders of Morning
View district has been elected assist
ant teacher In the school of commun-
ity Center district No. II and will
enter upon her duties October 3.
Mrs. Charles Hilyard acted rs sub
stitute teacher in the Lone Star
school last week. owing to the ILL.,
ness of the teacher. Miss Marren.
The new school house In North
Star district will be completed In
time for the school to open Octo-
ber l7vnf
Mrs. James r. Hinkle. teacher Of
the Liberty school, was on the sick
list last week. Her husband. James
Hinkie. Z acted as substitute teacher.
Charles Lindgren OF Fairfield dis.
trict No. II was visitor at the ONCE
Saturday MIR. Lindgren was looking
up some matters concerning his dis.
trict. utsr
J. b. F. Bishop. teacher OF Pleas.
ant Valley school. spent Saturday and
Sunday at wray visiting his old
time friends.
The enrolment IN the county high
schools reached the $40 mark last
week. i"
The state herald., 1921-09-30
RALPH AENORICKSON
INSTANTLY KILLED BY
A|RPLAME PROPELLER
BOY GETS TOO CLOSE AND Is
STRUCK IN HEAD BY BLADE
OF PROPELLER

Tuesday evening about $3.50 oc-
curred a shocking accident at the
fair grounds when Ralph Henrickson,
fourteen-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Hendrickson. was struck by the
propeller OF an airplane and instantly
killed.
The plane had Just lighted after q
flight about town and n crowd of
boys rushed up to the machine. as
boys will. eager to see. Young Hend-
rickson apparently was not aware OF
the propeller which was revolving too
swiftly to be seen, and was sucked
into the machine. sustaining a frac-
tured skull, causing instant death.
Medical aid was summoned but
the boy was dead. The body was re-
moved to the Colver undertaking par.
lors and the parents notified. The
shock prostrated the mother.
Services were held at the Presby-
terian church Thursday. Rev. Illslsy
offering words OF sympathy to the
grief stricken family. and the body
was taken to Denver on the after
noon train to be'buried beside rela.
tives.
Ralph leaves u father and mother.
two brothers and two sisters to mourn
his untimely demise.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the heart broken
family In their sad bereavement
The state herald., 1921-09-30
ReU. George P. Horst
of Chicago to Speak at
Presbyterian Church

Rev. George p. Horst. d. d. OF Chi
cago will speak at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning at ii:0e
O'Clock.
Or. Horst is field secretary for
mems work for the whole country.
and Is one OF the ablest and most tai.
ented Of the younger leaders Of the
church. II is difficult to secure the
services OF these big national leaders
because Of heavy demands upon their
time, hence It will be n privilege to
hear DR., Horst speak.
Bring your ncighbor and friend and
come. Regular Sunday school and
evening services.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
MRS. ANDY JUSTICE ENTERTAINs

Mrs Andy Justice was at home to
twelve of her friends on Friday from
2:30 o'clock to $500 IL honor os Mrs.
T. n. Drewry OF Galent. Tennessee.
who has been spending the summer
here.
Ths house vase beautifully decor
ated with cut flowers, the color
scheme being purple and green.
Elaborate refreshments were serv-
ed and games and music were enjoy
ed by the guests
The state herald., 1921-09-30
Local Camp of Royal
Neighbors Entertain
Lodge from, Hartun

columblne camp Of the Royal
Neiehbors of America entertained at
the club rooms on THURSDAY evening
of last week In honor OF the Haxtun
lodge.
The rooms were artistlcally decor
ated In the lodge eolors, purple and
white. Crepe paper was used TO fes-
toon the ceiling. forming squares Of
the two coiors. Each station was de-
corated with the colors and beautiful
boquets OF flowers,
The regular meeting was called to
order anu three candidates were In
itiated into the lodge. The degree
team did some very nice work and
u pleasing scene was produced when
red lights were flashed upon the
white robed ladies' In one OF their
poses.
Al the close of the meeting a play
was given entitled. interviewing
Servants" which was well rendered
by the members. This was humor-
Gus selection. and each lady -as
dressed to represent a different class
Of servant The east inculcd Mes.
danes Mark Bovee. Bruce Vain.
Harry Foster. Durr VAIN. Earl Rus.
sell. Cameron Young and Mary Kea-
Ter.
Another interesting feature OF the
evening was the different games
Mrs Linxy won first prize In the
art contest The contestants were
requested TO make an animal on a
card with a stick of gum and a tooth
pick. Mrs Linzy produced iyos
which was quite n piece OF art Mira.
Chesrey won frs, prize In the buttor-
fly contest, forming the butterfly
from a paper napkin During III.
games some o. the ladies' had been
busy preparing a banquet which
was served cafatcria style to the sew.
cnty.hve guests. There was an abund-
ance OF fried chicken, salads. rolls,
cake. cofIee and Ice cream
Fifteen ladies from Haxtun wore
nrefont to enjoy the evening.
~ very late hour the entertain
ment came TO It close, ai dali lcft for
home after having enjoyed the even
ing
The state herald., 1921-09-30
Roy K;nch Dies

Roy Kinch pissed away at the
home OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kinch, on Friday morning ut
o o'clock.
The young man has not been ro.
bust since mn attack ten years ago
of tuberculosis OF the bones in his
feet.
The funeral will be held some time
Sunday. An obituary viii appear In
our next issue.
The state herald., 1921-09-30

was given each day. including ball
games. horse races. auto races. bal
loon ascension and airplane flights
with band music, merry-go.round and
Ferris wheel.
Wednesday was Haxtun day. The
crowd was immense and the weather
fine. During the evening high wind
sprang up. which did considerable
damage. The large tent was blown
down. also the cattle tent.
The parade headed by the Haxtun
band marched through the streets at
10 o'cblock. 1t consisted of floats
decorated automobiles, two bands
and the exhibit OF horses and mules
The Holyoke fire department received
first prize, $50. for their float. II
was miniature house, on fire. and
the toy firemen playing the hose on
the roof and others entering the ur
stairs windows by means Of ladders
George Heglnbotham received sec
ond prize. his auto being decorated
in orange and silver.
Thursday was cool. but good
crowd was present to enjoy the ball
game and races.
The state herald., 1921-09-30
EARL HAMILTON DIES OF FEVER

Word reaches US OF the death OF
Earl Hamilton at his home in Arkan.
sas. Tuesday OF this week. OF typhoid
fever, caused by drinking impure
water.
Earl is the son of-Mr. and Mrs.
Lon Hamilton. who only recently
moved from NIlolyoke to Arkansas.
lie leaves wife aud baby. father aud
mother. one sister and three brothers
to nourn ~ loss.