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The spectator., 1921-04-29
George W. Nichols.

George w. Nichols, of Altus, died at his home at .Altus, We'd nesday morning, at the age of 76 years. after an illness of several months.
 He was a pioneer of Franklin county, and spent a number Of years on his farm, south of Altus, and the remainder of his life in Altus.
 He was a Confederate veteran, and member of the Masonic order.
 He leaves a wife. one son, Jack, and four daughters. Mrs. D. A.. Schriver, of Fl Dorado; Mrs. Georgia Kline, of Little Rock Mrs. Maude Rumsfeld, of Tah- hina. Okla. Mrs. Floyd Price of AltuS.
 His remains were conveyed to Gar Creek, where inter- ment was made, Rev. J. E. Stew art, pastor of the AltuS Methodist Church, conducting the service.
 The bereaved family have the sympathy of friends in their grief
The spectator., 1921-04-29
City Election Legal.

Somebody. from some hidden design. is circulating the report that the mayor had no right un- der our election laws to call a special election to elect a new board of aldermen and mayor.
 We asked an attorney to look the law up for us and We find this language ill 75l5. Crawford and Moses Digest:
 Special elections of the mem- bers of the city council of all cities and incorporated towns shall be held at such time and place as the mayor by proclama- tion shall direct, so that at least ten days notice thereof shall Ee given. Special elections herein authorized to be held shall be held at such time and place as the city council may direct.
 That section of the election law seems to plainly give the power to the council to call a special election. It may be sus- ceptible of as many constructions as Peter ? 3S, but we believe the mayor is within his legal rights in calling the election. and those putting out the report that Char cellor Bourland has given his Opionion that next weeks cleo ton will be illegal, have some ulterior motlve-pOssibH trying to prevent the election of a re form administration" Pray. but put in most of your time watch ing.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Gard of Thanks

 We take this method of eX pressing our sincere thanks and heartfelt gr& titude to all of our friends and in their extended sympathy to us in the death O. our dear mother. We wish that we might see each of you in- dividually and express to you our appreaciati0n of your kindness and sympathy. as this is impos- sible. be assured however of our
 sam Martin and Children.
 Altus, Arkansas.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Should Pay Poll Tax.

We would not dare raise an ar gument with the ladies, or ONE lady, but we merely hint that in7 asmuch as the poll tax money goes to educate the children, and women are usually more anxious to have good schools than men are. they should pay their poll tax. You may not feel just now that you would ever want to vote or serve on jury, but some con- dition may suddenly confront you which will cause you deep re- 9ret, like the present wave of crime sweeping the world. and the critical financial condition of the public schools of Arkansas. that you are unable to vote or serve on a jury. Suppose ten years pass and nothing happens. you have paid Sl0 into the school fund. and the schools need the money badly.
 You should list when the assess or comes around and pay the sheriff while he is collecting and then you will have voice in pub- lie affairs.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Bone Rollers Plead Guilty.

Virgil Morse of Altus and Will Hamblin of Mulberry met here Sunday and as they could not sing they went down on the river and made the worries sing on the sands. A deputy sheriff butted in and haled them before Squire Erwin. They were put under bond and appeared before Squire Erwin this evening and plead guilty to gaming and were fined $1O and cost. ''Verily the way of the transgressor is full of deputies.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Miss Savoy Pippin.

Miss Savoy Pippin died in a Ft. Smith hospital early Wednes- day morning at the age of fifteen years. following an, operation for appen dicitis. Monday evening.
 She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Mack Pippin of near Webb City. Funeral services were held Thursday and burial was made at Cemetery Ridge.
 The bereaved family have the sympathy of neighbors and friends Tn their sorrow and loss.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
ErmIiCk-Higglns

Mir. Gustare Ermlick and Miss Beatrice Higgins were married last Saturday at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. w. J. Faust off, ficiating. They are at home with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Higgins. of this place. but will leave soon for Stockdale. Pa. his former home.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Grade School Programme

The seventh and eighth grades of the Ozark School will give a programme at the Opera House. Tuesday evening, May the 3rd, for the benefit of the Library.
 Admission 15 and 30 cents.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Decoration at Gar Creek

There will be a decoration at Gar Creek on the 18th of May beginning at l D. m. There will be preaching and song service, also a splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 Every body invited to be there
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Decoration Day Al
 Pond Creek Cemetery

There will be a decoration ol graves at the Pond Creek ceme.. tery the second Sunday in Ma beginning at ? D. m.. An excel. lent programme has be arranged W. I. Davis has been invited L make q talk.
The spectator., 1921-04-29

Prof. Otto Martin and Mir. Ward of tt. Smith were guest of MT. and Mrs. Whit Martin We'd nesday night. returning to Fr. Smith Tuesday.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
E. E. MorreII Not Dead.

The report that was sent to Lit tie Rock that K. Y. Morrell was dead was false. Though very sick. he was alive this morning, and We hope he is vet, and that he will recover.
The spectator., 1921-04-29

J. E. Bryan and F. F. Stock ton attended the annual bankers meeting in Little Rock this week,
 Powell Sanders arrived today from Dallas, Texas. and will visit his aunt, Mrs. Glenn. and his mother, Mrs. Sanders.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
A Liberal Reward Will Be

given for the return of raincoat taken from High School building. Edward DodSon.
The spectator., 1921-04-29

The best grade of typewriter pa- per and ruled letter paper can be obtained at The Spectator office
The spectator., 1921-04-29

They sell the best tablets and note book paper made at The Spectator.
The spectator., 1921-04-29
Reward for P0ISOner.

One hundred dollar reward is offered to any one who will give me information as to who poison ed bird dogs recently.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04
Spring ELECTIONS.

Tuesday March lst was the regular
election day for all Civil townships to
elect officers for the coming year.
There are several newly organized
Civil Townships in the county This
spring, but up to the time OF going to
press we have not received returns
from very many. Some probably did
not hold elections through ignorance
Of the law, or they had not got in
good running order yet.
The following officers were elected
in Riverside township last Tuesday:
trustees, Lee t, Anderson; Louis
Schervem, c.. Nj. Mcdonald; Clerk.
Francis McDonald; treasurer, VIM.
Kemnitz; Justice of the Peace. Frank
Hickman; Constable and Pounds Tak
er, Frank Petra; Assessor, Paul P
McDill; Roadoyerseer, west side, Ben
Larsen; Roadoverseer east side, w. j.
Meyer. There were fourteen votes
cast in all, two of whom were women.
$500 in tax was also voted to be divid
ed equally between the general and
bridge funds.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04
RAILROAD AID BOND BILL PASS
EDDY BOTH HOUSES 10 TO1

Word was received here Wednesday
evening that the bill authorizing or
ganized counties, townships and nun
icipalities in the State of South Da
kota, to vote aid bonds for the build
ing of railroads in and through their
respective counties, townships and
municipalities, had passed the Senate
by vote of 81 to 4. This same bill
was passed by the House last Satur
day by "A vote of 70 to Ia ten to one
vote in both branches of the legsla
ture. The bill now goes to the Gov
ernor for his signature, and there is
little or no question but what be will
sign it. We believe this to be 'one Of
the most important bill. before the
Legislature this winter, affecting the
progress and development of the rail
roadless counties west OF the river.
In measure, the people will now be
in position to help themselves to
better market and transportation facil
tiles, and we believe there will be a
good deal OF activity in railroad build
ing in the west Of the river country as
direct result Of this new law.
Under this law it will require a pc
titiou of two fifths of the resident tax
payers of any county, township or
municipality to call bond election,
and no county can vote more
than $4,000 in bonds, and no
township more than Sl5,000 or more
than $1,000 mile in counties that al
ready have a railroad, or more than
$4,000 mile in counties that have no
railroads. This law as we understand
it is duplicate of the Kansas law,
and it has been a wonderful help in
developing the Sunfower state and
we cannot help but believe that il
will do as much for the Sunshine
state.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04
YOU AND YOUR TOWN.

Your town boosts you. Why not
do as we'll by the town as it does by
you'
No citizen is so powerful, none so
humble, but what the town is an aid
to him in some way or other.
The food that he eats, the clothes
that he wears, the recreation and
amusement that he enjoys all originate
in the town, because the money with
which they are procured is made here.
When fellow boosts his town he
does not stop there. He is perform.
ing an act that improves bis OVID con
dition, for every good word snd every
good deed has its elevating influence,
A few people are always home town
boosters. They accomplish much IN
the way of community betterment,
and this improves the condition of
not only themselves, but also of those
who do no boosting at all.
II every citizen would constitute
himself or herself home town
booster the result collectively would
be many times as great, and opportun
tiles for self Improvement would be
more numerous.
Think it over in your odd moments.
Then get into the boost wagon and
hit the pace.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04
NOTICE

The spring term of the. e.CircuitCourt
in and for Mellette County, State OF
South Dakota, which was set to con
veue Tuesday, March lst, has, by or
der of the Judge of this District been
adjourned until Monday, May %,
1921, at 10 o'clock a. M. of that day
in the town of White River, Mellette
county, South Dakota. All parties
interested should take due notice and
be governed accordingly.
NJ. l. STRAIN, n. d. BuRcH,
Clerk OF Courts. Judge.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04

EsrRAYED-One black, and one spot
ted red and black SOW. Weigh about
200 pounds eaob. Reward for infor
nation leading to recovery. Dan her
81 Derry, Wood, ). -. 5ta
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-03-04

COSSACK ALFALFA--J pounds
OF gsl lunue Cess OK Alfalfa seed Price
75c a pound. f. Il. Hamilton, Wood
The Washington times., 1921-11-07
! 9||||1|BjE6c1etge :! J! (, l'|gg

a shower bouquet OF orchids ana lilies
'of-the-valley
Mrs. Henry Parsons Erwin, sister
AZ the BRIDE who was matron OF
honor. and Miss Myrtis Porcher. the
maid-of. honor, were dressed alike IN
handsome gowns Of wisteria chlfton
.elyet. with draperies OF cob-web lace
The lace was used TO form the flowing
sleeves, and was caught to the skirt
with sprays OF flowers OF satin ana
velvet In shades OF wisteria.
Their large picture hats were iash'
ioned OF wisteria- -colored tulle. WIN
brims OF chiffon velvet OF peautliuI
stone blue, and they carried orchids
and Ward roses.
The bridesmaids, who were Miss
Marion Drain, Miss Katherine Mar
riatt. Miss Terese Hall, and Miss Flea
nor Fits, OF New York, wore gowns
~ cbiffon velvet in shades OF stone
bIue with draperies OF cobweb lace,
| fashioned like those OF Mrs. Erwin ana
/ Miss Porcher. In their mats whlch
were the same model, the colors OF
wisteria and blue were transposeu'
They carried Ward roses ana oiue
delphinium.
was held at the home OF the brides
mother in sixteenth street, Mrs.
! Blodgett received the guests In the
dra wing room wearing handsome
| gown OF white velvet embroidered IN
seed pearls and a large white nat
/ trimmed in white plumes.
Mrs. David du b. Gaillard. mother of
the bridegroom, who assisted In re-
ceiying, wore a gown OF black Spanisn
lace. and black hat trimmed In plumes:
American Beauty roses decorated
the drawing room and library, ana In
the music room, long stemmed PINK
roses were used. A stringed orches'
ira played behind screen.
CAPTAIN Gaillard and his bride left
during the afternoon for a honeymoon
trim which will last several months.
They will go first to California ana
/ thence TO Cuba, panama, and other
Southern points. On their return 10
washington they will make their
| home in Mrs. Gaillard's apartment IN
the st. Nicholas. Mrs. Gaillard VIII
spend the winter in Florida.
Among the out-of.town guests at the
wedding were Mrs. Delos Blodgett'
ir. and Mrs. Samuel II. Peck OF MO
bile, Ala; Mrs. Blodgett. brother'n-
law and sister.in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Blodsett'
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lowe. and Mr.
| and Mrs. Walter Quaintance, all OF
Grand Rapids, Mich, and Mr.. ana
Mrs, Morris Hadley. OF New York.
| Miss Margaret Harding and Miss
! Alice Harding will entertain at dinner
This evening at their home In Nine
Continued on Page lsJ
The Washington times., 1921-11-07

former rector OF st. Johns, who re-
Gently retired from the ministry, per
formed the ceremony, coming from
Ipswich, Mass, his present home, for
the occasion.
White roses and white chrys'
anthemums intermingling with green
were the decorations used In the
chancel, and tall standards tied with
huge chrysanthemums marked the
pews reserved for the family.
The bride, who was given In mar
riage by her brother, Delos A. Blod'
gett. jr., wore an exquisite costume
of allover rose point lace. The gown
was cut on straight lines, with square
neck and elbow sleeves, girdle OF
pearls encircling the waist. long
scarf OF rose point lace formed the
train, being attached to the shoulders
and hanging several yards on the
floor.
The veil OF tulle was arranged very
simply, fitting close to the head, and
a wreath OF orange blossoms extend
ed across the forehead. She carried
The Washington times., 1921-11-07

and stories. Among ths quests win
~ nr A Frannas Foys, hlHs 1s~sAs
Dell. Miss Alice T. staDler. Mrs.
Rstta Campbell. Miss Ada Miiispaush,
Miss Sara Pope Grosan. Miss Han
nah Arnold. Alss n b. Wright. Miss
II. II. Stiles, Miss Laura MCGOWAN.
Miss Bessie wollard, Miss Mabel
Owen. Mrs. owen. Miss Hope X.
The Washington times., 1921-11-07

Thompson. Miss Ha.sl swift. Mrs
william l. DoimAn. Judge Mary
o'Tools will have as her guests Dr.
Mary o'Maiiey. DIR. Mildred sheetx'
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey and Mrs.
salhe guile. Others entertaining
guests are Mrs. Mary Wright Jshn'
son, Miss Julia MacFarland, Miss
steiner and Miss Ruth l.. Jeffers.
The Washington times., 1921-11-07
MISS BERRlEN TO PRESIDE
At SUBSCRIPTION DINNER

Miss Laura NJ. Berrien viii preside
st the Subscription Dinner given by
the women's City Club. Wednesday
evening. $50 o'clock. Mesdames
Laura o. Jarrett ana Gertrude Brown
will give a prosIA am of dialect songs
The Washington times., 1921-11-07
Misa RIodIett Wcde.

ct. Johns Church was the scone
today OF ono OF tho most interesting
weddings OF the season when the
marriage OF Miss Mona Peck Blod'
.gett. daughter OF Mrs. Delos A. Blod.
gett, and Capt David st. Pierre Gall.
lard was solemni,ed.
The Rev. DR.. Roland Cotton arntth,
Evening journal., 1921-11-17

great work the Red Cross does for
poor humanity"
Showing the spirit OF the school
children in the campaign. the fol-
lowing letter from A. e. Magenty.
principal Of No. school. is inter-
esting. Il reads: Enclosed find
my check for $3.50 to enroll our
pupils in the Junior Red Cross. Every
one here answered the call. Our
motto was hurry up" and we hur-
ried. We are 100 per cent. Red
Cross supporters and now await the
coming OF our buttons. which will
be worn at all times"
Last year certain supplies were
sent the schools when they began
their campaign. -his year there
are no supplies until after the school
has enrolled. Then the schools are
forwarded buttons. certificate of
renewal or certificate OF membership
IL the school is just enrolleds and
enrolment blanks for the children
to sign and Junior Red Cross posters.
But-there is nothing sent. prior
to the school enrolling or renewing
its membership.
Evening journal., 1921-11-17
OPEN DOOR IN
China STILL
j. 5. PROGRAM
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CONTINUED From First Page.)
NIT alterations and discussions as
to the basic principles and details
involved. The chief delegates con-
vened at II o'clock to consider how
best TO handle the Chinese demands
in the committee OF the whole.
Japan is prepared to meet Chinas
desire for political and military eva
cuation OF Shantung. but wants her
Manchuriah special interest" re-
cognized
Recognition Of China's territorial
integrity would involve defining
China as North and South China
Manchuria, Mongolia, Tibet, Turkes-
tan. An objection of japan arises
in the Chinese demand for bringing
to light all secret treaties
Japan doesn't want the dead past
dug up.
But China, according TO positive
information. has literally chest full
OF documents for use in proving-if
ecessary-China's constant conten-
ton that Japan has played an ag-
gressive, unfair game in the Far
East. Much OF this material Is also
in possession OF the American
government. While the Pacific tri-
bunal proposed by China could ad-
Just many problems without digging
up damaging documents, II is known
that evidence is at hand tending to
show:
1. That Japan-one OF the Allies
-hirted with Germany in 1915,
though never came to actual con-
clusion Of a treaty. Japan will con-
tend this vas not government
sanctioned).
2. That Japanese oficers and men
served in the Russian army which
took the Mongolia capital. A similar
plea as above IS entered by Japan.
g. That Japan. instead OF being
mere trustee. as promised for Shan
tung, pursued an aggressive policy
which would leave her in economic
control even IL she abandoned poll
teal and military jurisdiction.
Whether the Chinese plan is aimed
at abrogation Of the Aislo-Japaness
3 alliance is not entirely clear
though under its provision for max.
ing arrangements for China the sub
/ ject for Chinese review in advance
/ China would have a right to objec
when the alliance committee comes
/ for discussion.
China will emphasize particular,
I her demand for independence. Thi
would include freedom from ham
pering customs control now exer
c.sed upon her. Whether cxtra-ter
ritoriality will remain is not settled
This is the right whereby foreigner
operate under their own laws II
China and are freed from Chimes
laws
Evening journal., 1921-11-17
CHINA PROGRAM
IS Indefinite
French Think Proposal on
Eastern Question Forms
Basis
BRAND FEARS
GERMAN ARMY

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-Mem-
bers OF the French delegation com
menting UPON the Chinese proposals
agree that they form a suitable basis
for the discussion OF the whole Far
Eastern question. The proposals
to them. however, seem to lack
definiteness except as to principal
and 1t is presumed that the Chinese
delegation will take an early occa-
sion for suggesting specific settle
ments Of such outstanding issues as
Shantung, Mongolia, Manchuria and
all the other disputatious problems.
Premier BRAND. while not saying
anything respecting the Chinese
project, in talking after the meeting,
did comment upon the general out
line Of his speech about the French
army which will be prepared to de-
liver at an early plenary session of
the conference.
France being isolated. for she is
Isolated" said he. lis in a different
position from America, Great Brit
ain and Japan in the limitation of
naval armaments.
"Those countries are friends and
they propose as friends among them
selves to reachs a reasonable and
equitable restriction. each having
due regard to the position of the
other. France is not in such rela-
ton to Germany Consequently.
France is bound to make such pro-
vision for her security as seems to
ner sufficient.
Germany is in a situation where
she can with great rapidity mobinze
five or six millions of men who have
had service in her armies. We must
be able TO put Immediately into ac-
tion a force adequate to delay or
prevent rapid mobilization. I shall
go into these questions in the ad-
dress am to make when Mr..
Hughes indicates the day."
NJ. BRAND was questioned respect
ing the treaty with the Turkish
Eemalsts.
I'VE have made that agreement, ,"
said the French prime minister. $50
that we may withdraw the 10000
men which we now have in Syria
and Cilicia. The Angora agreement
permits us to do that"
will that agreement enable the
Turkish government to have Con-
stantinople? he was asked
1T remains for the Greeks ia
reach an according which. I assume
the Turkish government would
again have possession OF CONSTANT
nople," said NJ. BRAND.
Evening journal., 1921-11-17

Not since the change in shoe styles
In the middle SOS has America heird
such a screeching chorus OF shoe
leather!
The screeches preceding squad
sound like the magnified catarwaul-
ing of a dozen untuned bagpipes.
The bachelors of the world will be
represented at President Harding's
conference on limitation of arma-
ment and Far Eastern affairs.
Their spokesman Is Arthur }. Ddi-
four, who'll head the British dele
CATION while Lloyd George isn't here
or il the premier fails to come.
It's been considerable task for
Balfour TO evade the fair Sex, as he's
one of the best catches in Britain.
He sprang from the old nobility. be-
ing a nephew of the Marquis Of Sal
isbury.
At &c he entered Parliament. La
ter he was chief secretary for Ire
land. leader of the conservative
party, thon prime minister. Today
he's British representative on the
council and assembly of the League
OF Nations.
The best press facilities main
tanned by any of the visiting dele
cations have been provided by the
Japanese. There is more hustle and
activity there Titan at the British
Evening journal., 1921-11-17
CHILD'S Change
FOR RED CROSS
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but had not returned. so she gave up
the Christmas plan and through So
Letting among her friends had got
ten the dollar.
She was given a button and a
paper window nag and left the head
quarters satisfied.
This incident is but one OF several
that have occurred since the roll call
effort began last Friday. Cases OF
where those who have formerly sub
scribed for membership but unfor-
tunate conditions have prevented
them from joining anew this year,
have come forward and are now
striving to enroll others who can
spare the dollar dues In this con-
nection, the case Of an aged patriot
al Pennington illustrates the value
placed upon the Red. Cross.
A letter received at headquarters
read as follows;
my husband and I are old folk,
he over so years and 76 years. We
have always worked hard and
helped all needy causes and feel
sorry that we don't feel able TO send
81 as our income is small and liv-
ing is high; besides / have an in
I durable aihicdon. Don't know what
IL Is 10 have a good nights sleep un-
less I take something. yet / feel very
thankful TO my Heavenly Father for
all HIS goodness to me. can dc
some OF my housework, husband
helping me. ] will try to get a new
member Tor you. It's certainly I