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The courier-index., 1921-04-29
Moue To Glue NeU Ferry
 To County For Operation

What shall we do with the new ferry at Cody?
 That was the principal subject of discussion at the Lions Club on Wednesday of this week. Many of the stockholders were present and by unanimous vote they agreed to turn the operation of the ferry over to the county and a special com mittee composed of Judge J. A. Hummer, Walter Reed and Morris Lesser was appointed to work out legal and feasible plan for oper- ating the ferry under the general supervision of the county. No stockholder present expected to get any dividends on his investment in the ferry. All agreed that they were willing to give up their in terests and let the county take charge of it. The committee or iginally appointed to purchase and Reed, Morris Lesser, Paul Benham, Tom Conner and Geo. kausler. The ferry was delivered at Cody more than two months ago but 1t was necessary to make some changes in the approaches before 1t could be put in practical use. These changes have been made, a cable has been bought, and gasoline boat purchas-- ed to propel ferry at the old Wat kins landing. The ferry at Cody is not being operated under any spec fife contract and there is no pro- vision made as to who shall main tain it. The stockholders at the Lions Club thought it would be 8 good idea to turn the management or operation over to the. county, let the county judge fix the license and the schedule of tolls for both the Cody and the Watkins ferry and superintend the operation Of both boats. The committee will report back at the next meeting of the club and it is probable some definite plan will be adopted at that time.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
Notable Business
 Lecture Coming

Arrangements have been made by the Lions Club of Marianna to bring to this city on Friday, May 6, at o'clock in Elks Home, the famous American Business Lecture on the platform: ''Getting the Most Out of Retailing" Under this head, c. A. Yunkes, well known business expert and organizer, will discuss the various questions that are of special interest to merchants and business men everywhere. He will show how cooperation and or ganization will make for better community of city. He will show practical improvements in service and store organization that will please the general public and draw trade. He will show how proper advertising will change losses to profits. How systematic continu- ous newspaper advertising pays the largest dividends of all. Hoy sys- tenn enables a merchant to know at all times about the conditions of his business instead of guessing, is now more than ever before absolute ly essential to success.
 With the aid of six thousand feet of moving picture film, Mir. Yunkes will give most interesting and timely discussion.
 It isn't theory. It isn't over the heads of people. It is solid horse sense applied to merchandising. Practical, every day, concrete ex- perience given in this way with lecture and pictures make double impression-through the eye and the ear-that is sure to be of lasting benefit to every business man or sales person who attends this lee ture.
 Every merchant or wife of merchant, every salesman or clerk, every business man, and all those interested in seeing Marianna be- come better business center should not fail to hear Mir. Yunkes.
 A glance at this outline of the lecture is sufficient to show it's great value:
 Retail. Failures and Their Causes.
 Store Organization.
 Newspaper Advertising.
 The Business of Clerks.
 Salesmanship.
 System.
 There will be no charge for ad- mission.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
Hays HOOdlInas"
 Must HaUe Been
 Some Ball Team

The Courier-Index is in receipt of an interesting letter from Hutton Hays, formerly of this city, son of Esq. and Mrs. R. M. Hays. Mr. Hays is a prominent young attorney of Arkansas City. His communica- tion follows:
 Courier-Index,
 Marianna, Arkansas.
 Gentlemen
 Twenty-Five years ago your now beautiful little city was the head quarters of the best semi-profes- sional baseball team in the entire South. Fearing that the other team then infesting that city, composed of Lee Derrick, Tom Wood, Fred Sut- ton, Sam Harrington, Hugh Nixon, George Lorraine and others, might construe the above remark as re- ferring to their second rate team of punk amateurs, let me hasten to explain that have reference to the team named by Uncle Jimmy" Wood, then editor of the Lee Coun- ty Courier, as the Hays Hood lums."
 Uncle Jimmy and the Courier followed the fortunes and mis-for- tunes of our team constantly and consistently, and your files will re- fleet many bloody" conflicts with Haynes, Felton, LaGrange, Lexa, Marvell and Helena, without single loss. Of course, we quit a few games at the beginning of the ninth while holding the small end of the score, but those were not counted (by us) as games played. Truly, the "Hoodlums" were stars, every one of them,-and lined up about as follows: Walter Pharr, 1b; Ben Elder, If; Will, Pharr, C; Steve Smith, of; Phil Smith, If !; Vince Harrington, ss; Jack Beau champ, 3b; Jim Harrington, 2b and the writer as pitcher.
 Should the team now represent ing your city, or the old Derrick Wood-Lorraine bunch of alleged ball players challenge any of the statements made herein, just let me know and will call the Hood lums" together, bring them to Ma rianna and take them to a gen uine cleaning for side bet of five hundred tobacco coupons,--the en- tire gate receipts to go to some local charitable institution.
 Yours very truly,
 H. H. HAYS.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
CiUic League WiH
 H0Ue "Tdg Day"

The officers of the Civic Improve ment League of Marianna have designated Wednesday, May 4, as tag day, the purpose being to raise funds with which to carry on the work of the league in the matter of improving sanitary conditions in Marianne and beautifying the City Park, government grounds and other public lots. Mayor Gregory has is- sued the following proclamation.
 Whereas, the Civic Improvement League of Marianna is a body com posed of public-spirited women who are constantly working for the bet terment of conditions in this city and for the Identification of public grounds, and
 Whereas, their mission is most laudable one and should command the enthusiastic support-moral and financial--of every worthwhile cit- izen of Marianna, and
 Whereas, it has been the custom for several years past to set aside one day as "Tag Day" when the people of Marianna show their loy- atty to the city and their interest in civic affairs by contributing to the Civic League fund,
 Now, therefore, I, c. J. Gregory, Mayor of the City of Marianna, do set aside and proclaim Wednes- day, May 4, as Tag Day" for the Civic Improvement League and call upon all the people of Marianna to rally to the support of the League and make generous contributions to the Leagues funds on that day.
 This April 28, 1921.
 c. J. GREGORY,
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
Good Meetings At
 Methodist ChurcR

Pastor W. c. House of the Meth odist church, held great meeting for men at three o'clock on last Sunday afternoon, in connection with the revival services. About two hundred men from Msrianna and surrounding territory participat- ed in the services and listened most earnestly to the splendid sermon de. livered by the minister. The solo work of Ed c. Phillips was an in- teresting feature of the service. Pastor House has been continuing the special meetings all during the week, preaching in the forenoons at ten o'clock and in the evenings at 7:45. The revival services will close on Sunday evening. On Sun day afternoon at three o'clock an other special service for men will be held.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
WORK AT LOCAL ACCREDITED

Marianna, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Texar- kama and Helena are the few colored schools coming up to the require ments of Branch Normal College at Pine Bluff for scholarships. A scolarship means all or any portion of the money necessary for year's schooling. Two hundred dollars is the sum allotted to each one of the above institutions.
 Superintendent Ish, 4. J. Shoots, C. E. Stevens and MinnIe C. Payne, all members of the faculty at Branch Normal, rendered a most excellent program Wednesday night. The address of Prof. Ish was the feature of the program. It was very timely, educative and brim full of wholesome information. The school auditorium was well filled with patrons and students.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
Teachers Library
 Being Installed

At a recent meeting of the Lee County Teachers Association a plan was arranged for the beginning of a professional library. Nineteen books have been received and plac- ed in the county superintendent's office. These books have been list ed and any member of the asso- ciation can secure one by coming or sending to the office.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
SUGAR PRICES TOPPLE:
 LOWEST IN FOUR YEARS

New York, April 26.-Sugar prices reached the lowest levels since 1917 today when another de- cline of one quarter of cent in the price of refined sugar was an- nounced by two New York refiners. The reduction bring the cost to the basis of 6A cents for fine gran ulated sugar
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

It is believed that the experiment tai camphor groves which have been planted in Florida will be developed to commercial importance witSAn a few years.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

The Montana senate has passed a bill providing for a special tax of $S annually on all bachelors residing in that state to be paid into the widows pension fund.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Ancient Pompeians had both pri- mary and general elections, similar to those who have in every town and city each spring. They were in the midst of an exciting local election it is indciated, when Pom peii was destroyed in Te A ID.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Andrew Claywell and T. E. Flaw kins have formed a partnership un- der the firm name of "The Hub and will at once install high class stock of gents furnishings in the quarters in the Latta building, recently vacated by the Peoples Electric Company. In connection with the stock of haberdashery the firm will operate a cleaning and pressing department.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Viviani will come to Baltimore for the Franklin celebration. It is grat- flying to feel that he has to leave Washington to commune with dead statesmen American.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

A French aviatress was the first woman to fly across the Andes. She recently made the flight from Men doza, Argentina, to Santiago, Chile, in four hours.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

On last Friday morning fire de- stroyed the Capitol Theatre in Newport. Building was owned by H. c. Sanders who carried insurance to the amount of S10,000. R. T. Megibben, who started the Regent Theatre in Marianna, owned the equipment which he valued at S11,- 900. He carried insurance amount ing to $5,000. It is believed the fire was of incendiary origin.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Window glass has come down in price 21 per cent. This will tend to decrease the cost of neighbor- hood baseball. l.-Brattleboro Reform CT.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
CAR BALD KNOB BERRIES
 BRINGS $4,5i7 IN BOSTON

Bald Knob, April 25.-Returns from car of strawberries shipped from this place on April 1 3 show the car to have brought S4.517.47, 3 record breaking price for this dis trict. J. A. Atkins, president of the association here. sold the car to a firm in Boston.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29
ODDS AND ENDS

A submarine torpedo became en- tangled in the net of trawler near New London. Connecticut, recently and was brought to the surface with the haul. It is believed to have been lost from the Submarine E-1 during msneuvers in Long Island Sound.
 For no apparent reason two wo- men of moderate means locked themselves in a suite of three rooms in a Hoboken. New Jersey, hotel and lived there for more than three years. They lived entirely on can ned goods ordered by mail. Rent payment was made by check thrust under the door. The accumulation of empty cans on the fire escape led to investigation by the health au- thorities.
 Thieves recently plundered the Weimar museum in Germany, talk ing Rembrandt's portrait of himself and other pictures of famous Dutch painters, valued at millions of marks.
 
 Officials of the Pennsylvania rail- road have instructed their employees to notify passengers of any serious delays to trains, the cause, probable length of time of interruption and when service will be resumed.
 The remains of an imposing tenn ole have been unearthed by Greek archeologists at Renas in Thessaly. The temple is in an excellent state of preservation and is as large as the temple of Jupiter at Olympia Inscriptions in bronze establish the date at 400 B. c.
 A Minden, Nevada, hotel proprie- tor unable to open his safe contain ing valuables belonging to departing guests, wired to the Nevada State Prison for a safe expert. A con, victed burglar was sent at once ana promptly opened the vault.
 American students in architecture, 1v4A an0fnQPT-
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Anso, Me-sized statute of "Devl
 nsss, @ Hatfield, carved in Carrara stanS; % and portraying "Anse"
 bvsr g bareheaded looking out stata me mountains of his native frien5a nome by relatives and .e''us,
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

Mir. Lansing's book shows that, whatever else may be, he is no worshiper.--B0stOn Globe.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

When a woman shows an interest in his ambitions g man knows she's ntelligent.-El Paso Herald.
The courier-index., 1921-04-29

American students in architecture, landscape architecture and engineer ing will devote their vacation time to repairing the devasted regions or France, under the direction or French officials.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
MINE STRIKE IS SMASHED
Government Victory Comes Like Bolt From Blue Sky--Triple Alliance Suddenly Decides Not to Join Miners.

London, April 15-Hopelessly out maneuvered on the eve of it's great est battle, labor has lost it's first na- tional fight with the government even before the first real gun was fired
 By forcing Frank Hodges, leader of the miners, to yield their foremost decand for wages pool, Premier Lloyd George completely outgenerall- ed the triple alliance, forcing a split, which is likely permanently to smash the alliance.
 After the most spectacular conflict within the inner ranks of labor re- corded in it's history, J. H. Thomas and Harry Gosling have called off the railroad mems and transport mems strike six hours before the notices were to become effective, Thus the government won a bloodless victory over the protagonists of the general strike
 This entirely unexpected denoue- ment, which is making rGeat Britain gasp with amazement tonight, began late last night when Frank Hodges, appearing in behalf of the miners federation before 200 members of the House of Commons, admitted that he was prepared to abandon the hitherto memorable demand for the national wage pool
 This concession made peace appear certain, and in the public mind it was virtually achieved when at ? o'clock this morning Lord Gainford, on be half of the coal owners, formally an- nounced thetir readiness to forego all profits from the sale of coal during the period of depression in order to amend the recent wage cuts.
 At 10 o'clock this morning there began a series of meetings between the constituent federations of the al liance, which resulted in the forces of labor being thrown into complete con- fusion
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16

So far nine of the men have been able to give the $2,000 bond under which each is held. It was reported here today that officers are working o1 the theory that an organized band of nightriders, composed of at least 75 members, were responsible for the depredations committed in this sec tion of the state during the past six months. Officers, it is reported, are gathering evidence which may impli- cate at least 50 men for whom war rants have not yet been issued. Some startling disclosures are expected when the grand jury convenes to con sider the charges against the men under arrest The grand jury will open it's investigation Monday
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
FIVE MORE JAILED
 FOR NIGHTRIDING

Jonesboro, April 15.-Five more arrests have been made in connection with alleged nightriding activities in Arkansas. Twenty-six men are now held on nightriding charges, and Sheriff Walter Johnson has one more warrant to serve. The sheriff be- lieves that he will be able to effect the arrest of the man wanted within the next few hours. Three men were jailed this afternoon and two were captured last night.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
GOOD ROADS
 MEETING MONDAY
Everything in Readiness Fir Big Meeting of Road Enthusiasts at Greensboro, N. C., All Next Week.

Special to The News.
 Greensboro. N C., April 16-Every detail for the ninth annual convention of the United States Good Roads As sociation, the Bankhead National Highway Association and the U. s. Good Roads Show, which convenes April 18th to 23rd, has been com pleted Greensboro is decorated with flags and bunting, and hearty wei come to the good roads boosters from all parts of the United States will be extended to them when they com mence to arrive here on the 17th and 18th.
 The first meeting of the convention will be called to order by Director General Rountree on Monday night, April IS, when cordial and enthus- iastic welcomes will be delivered by Gov. Cameron Morrison on behalf of the State of North Carolina, by Col. l'NliIlFHdH CdIlclOu Oh Deudll Oi JHe good roads associations, and Senator F. P Hobgood, representing the city of Greensboro.
 The citizens of Greensboro have prepared numbers of social entertain ments for the delegates and everyone who attends will receive hearty and cordial welcome.
 The program which has been care fully prepared and speakers selected is one of the best that has ever been made for a good roads convention. Delegates have been appointed from every State in the Union. Five gov ernors, two U. s. Senators, four con 1 gressmen, twenty-five state highway l engineers and commissioners. and hundreds of county and district en- gineers and road commissioners have been appointed and have accepted in- vitations to be present at the conven- tion. Reduced rates on all the rail roads have been secured. The con vention has been advertised all over the country. It will be an epoch making meeting, as the strongest resolutions will be adopted, and the ablest committee possible of leading citizens from all over the United States will be appointed to go on to Washington and urge the passage of a federal aid bill, and also a national highway measure to build transcon- tinental roads throughout the country.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
PRESCOTT HOLDS
 ITS OWN IN CONTEST

Prescott's representative crowd at the Southwestern Literary and Ath letic contest at Nashville yesterday are satisfied with the honors they brought home. They did not secure all the best prizes, nor did they go over with that intention.
 A number of our pupils secured the medals in different contests. There were about 100 of Prescott's citizens and pupils who went over on the spe cial which left here yesterday morn ing at o'clock.
 Among the prize winners from this place were Miss Miriam Cummios. first prize, voice; Miss Jeanette Me Kenzie, third, reading; Ophir Hall, third, map drawing; Homer Graham, athletics, individual honor for more points and awarded five medals. Boys won junior relay.
 Great anxiety was felt here yes terday evening when report was made that the towns of Nashville and Ozan were swept away by the storm. The special train which carried our folks over there did not leave Nash vile until the storm had passed the Arkansas & Louisiana. It arrived here about one hour late.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
THE WEATHER
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
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Call BOT for feed. We sell for cash and for less Stark X East, 113 w. Main St.
 Our dairy feed is guaranteed to be the best COW feed Stark & East. at Sid Coles. Call S07.
 Rooms for rent with board, also take table boarders. Mrs. S. R. Young. 4-13d4
 B. H. Logan is in the city today calling on his trade Mir. Logan's home is in Prescott Siftings Herald.
 AIr and Mrs. Fred King are invited by the management to attend the Gem Theater matinee or tonight per formance. War tax only.
 J. W. Ramsey of the J. w Ramsey Drilling Company, and Johnnie Moore, log man, are spending the day at the Sutton and Bluff City wells
 D. c. Barnes, Prescott route num- Der two, spent short time in the city this morning. Mir. Barnes is one of our subscribers to The Nevada News
 J. D. Luck, of Rosston, was among the business visitors to the city today. Mir. Luck called and renewed his sub scription to The Nevada News. Thanks, Mir. Luck.
 Mr and Mrs. J. M. Duke went down to Hope this morning where they were called on account of the death of MT Dukes cousin, J. A. Duke, who was one of the victims of the storm near Hope last night.
 You are invited to hear Harvey T. Harrison of Little Rock, in his ad dress. Pleasant Riches" at the Methodist church tomorrow evening at 7:30, the fourth number of the Sunday School Chautauqua. Free to everybody.
 Rev. J. A. Sage left this morning on train number four for Antoine and other points on the Womble branch. where he will hold quarterly meet ings for Rev. J. H. Cummins today and tomorrow. He will return Mon day or Tuesday.
 The Texarkana Chamber of Com merce has withdrawn from the Ark ansas Railroad Commission its peti- tion for an order to require the cree tion of the Union station at Texar- kama It is stated that the authori- ties of the Missouri Pacific and the Texas & Pacific have assured the people of Texarkana that they will begin the erection of modern sta tion within the next six months. In view of this assurance the citizens do not desire to press the matter before the commission.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
NOTICE

To the land owners in a radius of Q miles south and west of Prescott You who have not leased for oil, and who want a deep test well, will meet at the court house. without fair, Sat urday, April 16, p. m.
 J. A. Maxson,
 Tom Thrasher.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
IS YOUR BUSINESS LAGGING?
 WHIP IT UP

Say "Howdy7 to your prospective customers in way that will make them remember you. Say it with an advertising novelty manufactured by the worlds leading producer
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
CLEANUP NOTICE

April 11-17th has been designated by the governor as Clean-Up Week in Arkansas. Strict compliance with provisions of proclamation are ex- pected. Cans placed in sacks or boxes will be hauled by city force when weather and condition of roads permit. All trash must be burned
 Randolph P. Hamby, Mayor.
 Read the ads in this paper of Pres cott's wide-awake merchants.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-04-16
AUTOMOBILE
REPAIRING
AT REASONABLE PRICES

When YOU bring your for overhaung repair ne YOU are assured things of importance to the auomo be owner vour car hands of experienced mechanic who has had number Tn this line of work and learned in practical way that s Tn the automobile re- nair shop working all make from Ford The second assurance you that will be charged able price on light and therefore pass the benefit customers
 Makes no difference hat kind Of haUe, bring me for repQrnq: look 1t aud adUse it's need gvng fair aud square e innate ~ placed In my your cGr W haUe careful att non do e personau Your automobile uauabe piece Of property aud should be careful Uho lUOrks on it.
 Just "driue in" my repair shop in the Of the
 Scott Ruildinq, Vest Front and Elm aud consult me-
 l.. E. Haynie
 GENERAL AUTOWOBILE REPAIRING
 Prescott, Arkansds