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The Little River news., 1921-01-01
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 QUASH MURDER CHARGE
Negro Charged With Killing Another
 Black Freed by Court. s-

sTexarkana, Dec. 25. - Will Bruce, charged with murder in connection with the killing of Steve Stewart on the L. c. Adams plantation, near Ho- man last Sunday, was discharged fol- lowing a preliminary hearing before Judge J. D. Cook in the Arkansas side Municipal, court yesterday Sev- eral negroes who were witnesses of the killing testified that Bruce acted in self-defense and that Stewart was trying to shoot Bruce when the latter fired the fatal shot. r. $ ITS ta nf'stei
 The two negroes are said to have fallen out over a. business settlement. Several white men testified to the good character. of Bruce, aandrofhat Stewart had a bad reputation. Stew art was something of financier, and had accumulated considerable prop erty, mostly by raising cotton with the labor of other negroes whom he employed.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
MAY BE FATALLY SHOT
Texan Was Drunk and Resisted Ar
 rest and Officer Fired, He Says.

Texarkana, Dec. 2e.LMack Russell a young man living at Maud, Texas 26 miles south of here, was shot through the body and perhaps fatally wounded by Constable Jack Ing, oi that precinct about $ o'clock yester- day afternoon. The wounded man was hurried to hospital here, where his injury was said to.be serious:
 It was said that Russell was in 2 boisterous condition, due to indulgence in. alcoholic stimulants. Ing under took to arrest him when Russell re sisted and fought the officer and the latter fired one shot when, as 1t IS claimed, he believed Russell was about to draw a pistol to shoot him. Russers wife witnessed the shooting.
 Ing surrendered to a deputy sherln and was brought here: This mornne he was taken before Justice J. w. Hill man, who fixed his bond at $5oo pena' ing a preliminary hearing which IS SCI for Friday. ,....,.,-,,, 1
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
ENJOY "STAG. DINNER
Nine Young Men Spend Enjoyable
 Dinner Christmas Night.


 Jake Cobb and Tom Poland were hosts to a number of their young men friends on Christmas with an elaborate six o'clock dinner at the City Cafe on on Front street The dinner was an elaborate ''feed"' consisting of fried chicken, creamed potatoes. sugared sweet potataes, peas. maccaroni and cheese, celery, lettuce, and the desert consisted of cake, and pie al mode.
 The guests enjoyed the dinner and the hospitality of the hosts very much and after a few after dinner stories the party completed the evening with theater party. Plates were laid at dinner for the following: Jake Rhyme, Harry Steel, Locke Love, Minor Davis, Clair Leslie, Ralph Hughes, Fred Graves, Tom Poland and Jake Cobb. | H z.d.s- s ila
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Accident Proves Fatal: s
 Young Woman Killed in Auto

Texarkana, Dec 29.-Mrs Sidney K. Calling, a young woman of Dallas, Tex, was fatally hurt when small automobile in which she was riding with her brother-in-law, collided with much heavier car driven by Dr. E. L. Beck shortly after noon today She was caught under the big car which overturned. Both lower limbs were crushed. She died at 4:3O without regaining consciousness. She was reared in Dallas, where she was mar ried two years ago. Her husband is travelling man. She was spending the holidays with relatives here. MT. Calling had been notified by wire at Milwaukee, but no reply has been re- ceived. The Gatling family is among the best known in the city. The re- sponsibility for the accident has not been definitely placed.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Figure Out Your Next Years
 Profit in Cotton Growing
Passenger Fares to Go
 Up on January Second

Little Rock, Dec. 28.-Railroad pas sengers will pay 3.6 cents per mile in stead of three cents per mile in Ark ansas after the first of the year, as a result of an increase granted the railroads by the Interstate Commerce Commission and a subsequent injunc- tion issued yesterday in the United States District Court for eastern Ar kansas.
 The injunction, which is interlocu- tory, was asked by the Missouri Pa cific railroad for itself and other car riers in the state, through agreement with the Arkansas Corporation Com mission. The case was set for hear ing in St. Louis yesterday before Un- tied States District Judges sanborn of St. Paul, Farris of St. Louis, and Trieber Of Little Rock, but by agree ment it was granted by Judge Trieber.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
NEGRO SLAYER OF 4sss.
 POLICEMAN IS HANGED
Is Taken from Craighead County Jail and Lynched by Mob: Admits
 Killing Officer.

Jonesboro, Dec 26.-Wadc Thomas, alias Boil Weevil, the negro who last night shot and killed Policeman Elmer tRagland when the officer raided a gambling game in the negro section of town, was taken from the Craig head county jail here at 6:30 tonight marched two blocks to the intersec- tion of Main and Monroe streets, the principal corner of the town, and there hanged to a telephone pole. His body was riddled with bullets. i' Judges Ignored. Y
 The mob which lynched the negor stormed the jail shortly after 6 o'clock tonight Jurge R. E. L.. Johnson of the Criminal Court and Judge R. IF. Dud- ley of the Civil Court urged the men to allow the law to take its course. Judge Johnson said that he would ir- mediately call a special session of Craighead circuit court to be convened January 12 to try the black. How ever, the mob in SO many words told the jurists it would be best for them to "be on their way unless they wanted to see the negro hanged" The judges then left.
 Several members of the mob, com posed of between 300 and 400 men, located Jailer Tom Carter, and told him that unless he produced the kcys to the jail they would batter down the doors. The jailer surrehderedTthe keys.t Between 75 and 100 men enter ed the jail, located Thomas in his cell sfssff F-4 Fa srt4 and dragged him out.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
POLICE CHIEF RESIGNS
Texarkana Officer to Take Oath as Sheriff January 1.

Texarkana, Dec. 29.-At last nights S meeting of the Arkansas side City Council John Strange rendered his resignation as chief of police to take effect January 1. It was accepted with expressions of regret by members of the council. A rising vote of thanks was unanimously voted to the .etiring chief for his efficient and faithful administration of laws and ordinances and the protection of the city against lawbreakers, MT. Strange was elected sherig of Miller county, at the November election and he will enter upon his duties of that office January l. Mayor McLain today ap- pointed Andrew J. Lummus to succeed MT. Strange.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Bridge Commissioners
 @ Met at Texarkana

W. M. Gathright of Foreman and Lon T. Jones, commissioners for this county of the Index bridge, met the Miller county commissioners at Texar- kama Monday, and discussed the pro- position of opening the bridge for traffic.
 The Index bridge is ready to be op- ened as soon as the government en- gineer passes on the bridge, and it is thought that they may be able to ac- cept the bridge Saturday.
 The commissioners passed a new resolution, stating that all tractor that cross the bridge must take the cleats off their wheels or else pro- tect them by wrapping them in order that the sharp edges may not damage the surface of the bridge floor, which si composed of asphalt.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Circuit Court Will Convene ~ Next Monday Morning

The Little, River County Circuit Court will convene in the regular term of court Monday morning. The grand jury will convene at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, and the petit jury will con- vene Tuesday morning. rs
 According to Prosecuting Attorney Geo. R. Steel the criminal docket will be heavy, there being three or four murder cases coming before the body The cases are against negroes.
 The felony docket will also be very large, there being p cases bound over from the last term of court. @ v
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
WELL CEASES OPERATION
Welsh Company Down s,4922 Feet of
 the 2,95O Contract.

Texarkana, Dec. 28.-The Welsh Oil & Gas Company which is drilling a we'll in the southwestern part of Miller county about eight miles from. Bloom burg, report that they are now down 2,492 feet, and will suspend operations indefinitely when they reach the 2,50O- foot level, which is the contract depth.
 The company officials report that as soon as business conditions improve sufficiently they intend to drill deeper in this test well. This is the only test we'll that is now being. drilling in that part of the county.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
POLK'S PERSONAL1TAXES
Polk County Hills Are Filled With
 Livestock.

Mena, Dec 27.-County Clerk Will Alexander has completed the personal tax books for Polk county and has founds there are only two negro poll taxes to be collected in the entire county! White poll taxes number 3742. The books show there are n'the coun- ty 1851 dogs; 3,1O0 horses; 15,146 cat tie; 2903 mules: 2917 sheep and goats: 31,20o hogs and 412 autos. The total value of all personal property is $1,- 597, 400. *9~-~ ttS
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
NEW COUNTY OFFICERS
 WILL TAKE OATH TODAY
Some New Faces to be Seen in the County Offices-New PrOsecut.
 ing Attorney.

All county, district and state of- ficers take the oath of office today and will be duly installed. In Little River county for the most part the officers are entering upon their second terms. having received the approval of their constituents at the polls on their past records. There will be some new officers just entering upon their first terms.
 Geo. R. Steel, the newly elected prosecuting attorney, will succeed A.. D. DuLaney, retiring, for the ninth jud- icial circuit. MT. Steel has had quite a number of years experience as de- putty and the work will not be unfam- iliar to him. He will have charge of the cases of the State in the forthcom- ing January term of the Little River Circuit Court. It is understood that G. B. Stuart of Mena will be his chief deputy. MT. Steel has his offices now located in the court house.
 County Judge, P. M. McCord suc- ceeds himself, having just completed his first term in office. Judge McCord has been very active during his first term in road affairs, and had devoted his entire time to the office. He will endeavor to push his program through during the coming two years. &
 Sheriff and Collector J. R. Pierce will begin his second term in that of fee, He has made 9 most excellent officer, and has earned the reputation of getting his man. Bob Johnston has been employed as chief deputy and will beginhisl duties today. t
 Circuit Clerk J. E, Williams sue. ceeds himself to that part of the of fee. which he retained after it was divided owing to our increased popu- lation. He has been an ideal officer in every respect. 4,
 R. B. Huddleston enters upon his first regular term as county clerk. He was elected after his appointment to take charge of the newly created of- flee. He is making good and his elec- tion was without opposition.
 F. K. Lavis will represent the county in the legislature, which is shortly to convene inlLittle Rock. He was elect ed to this office by a large majority, and it is believed that with his knowl- edge of conditions will ably represent us. fl4 s~A,-E For County Treasurer E.. M. billiard will succeed J. w. Duren, who retired at the end of his second term. MT. billiard has all the qualifications fit- ting him for his new and responsible duties. isa'3
 For Assessor H. w. Gray will sue ceed himself. Having filled the office acceptably during the past two years he was returned without opposition. F R. s. Thomas will succeed himself as surveyor. He has filled that office for a number of times, and being a competent engineer he has always giv- en satisfaction. ef'' je NfS VI
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
MiAs0Ns ELECT
Blue Lodge Held Election at Meeting
 Tuesday Night.


 The Blue Lodge of Masons held their annual election of officers at the meeting Monday night. The follow ing were elected: s. A. Maddox, Wor- shipful Master: L. F. Wheelis, s. w.: Frank Lang, ssJs w.: W,,l Brown, chaplain; R. A. Phillips. s. D.. Jake Cobb, J, L.; Ross. Johnston s. sr; Joe Gll1 J. g.; Terral, fSler;N. .! Nc cyary installing officer. ;.
 Alter the meeting of the lodge, the ladies of the Eastern Star served sand- wiches, coffee and hot chocolate, after which a number of interesting address. es were made By i members 5 and visitors of the orders.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Richmond Girl Honored.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-(SpeciaD = On the honor roll at Henderson Brown College, Philadelphia, appeared the name of Miss Lucy Wade. To be listed on the honor roll signifies that ones average grade for the entire semester was above 90 per cent Miss Wade is making most excellent record in her high school work and is to be con- graduated upon the high standard of ideals she has chosen for her work.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
AUTO FOR CHRISTMAS
Texarkana Church Gives Their Pastor
 a Flfver.

Texarkana, Dec. 25-The Rev. Fran cis N. Brewer, pcstor for the last three years of the Fairview Methodist church was the recipient yesterday of brand new automobile as a Christmas gift from admirers and friends The mon- ey to buy the car was contributed by persons belonging to several churches other than MT. Brewers own denond- nation, and several who have no church affiliations. Y
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
A Christmas Wedding.

MT. Oscar Taylor and Miss Lavada McCuller were married December 23, at the home of Mrs. c. l.. Bobcock. Bro. Wales of Ashdown oficiated. MT. Taylor is son of Mrs. w. s. Crouch of Ogden, while the bride is the daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. McCuller of near Richmond. The bride and groom have many friends in Ashdown who wish them much happiness.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
UNABLE TO LOCATE ROBBER
Bandit Who Gets $1O,OOO at Strong
 Bank Makes Good His Escape

Strong, Dec. 25.-Although Sheriff Finn Craig of Union County and a posse of deputies spent most of last night and today hunting for the lone bandit who yesterday afternoon rob bed the Victoria bank here of approx imately $1O.0O0, they failed to run him down. It is believed he left Strong on train which passed through here shortly after 6 o'clock. The chase will be continued for several days.
 The banks loss was covered by in surance, it was said today by w. A Murphy che cashier.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
ENOUGH COTTON ON
 HAND FOR OVER A YEAR
Acreage Committee Gives Report on The Amount and Condition of
 the Cotton in World.

B. I. Busby, assistant in Cotton Glass; ing in Memphis, has made report of the Cotton Acreage Committee of the Southern Cotton Conference, held in Memphis, December 2. His report follows:
 "The ten-pear average of American notion on hand unspun, at the begin ming of each fiscal year was about l. 100000.
 ; "On August l, 1919, according to Hester, unspun American cotton, G. 844,O00 bales. At August 1, 1920, beginning pre- sent fiscal year, according to Hester, unspun American cotton, 6,086,0O0 bales.
 'rThe greatest consumption of all kinds of cotton ever known in single year, 21,000,000 bales.
 "The greatest consumption of Amer- ican cotton any one year ever known, y5 ,00O,O ,OOO bales. s 5@ fs
 
 "Ten-year average consumption Of American cotton prior to the great war 13,00O,OOO bales.
 "Ten-year average consumption of all kinds of cotton. including American prior to the great war, ii, 500, 900 Dates. "consumptioG of ailskindssof cotton 1s19-1s20, U. s. census figuress 1s,- 1s1,Do0 bales.a s.as''s ssa
 American strop of 13.000,d00' this year indicates a world supply pof all kinds of cotton, including American, of 29,OOO,O bales. aeF
 Probable amount of American cot ton unspun July 31, 1921, now indi- cated 9,0O0,OOO bales. Or 100000 bales larger than any amount ever carried over before.
 "The world iarry-over may reach a total of. or may exceed 1a,oOo,Ooo bales. "The world during the present fiscal year is not likely to consume more than 15,OOO,OOos bales. la es
 "There is now enough cotton in the world unspun to last approximately two years. f- .s
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
HELD ON LIQUOR CHARGE
Bowie County Man Caught With the
 Wet Goods.

Texarkana, Dec. 25.-Bob Harrison, a farmer of the Eylau community, about six miles south of here, was arr rested yesterday by Sheriff Richard son on two indictments returned by the recent Bowie county grand jury charging him with violating the pro hibition laws. He furnished $1,20O bond and was released. The cases against hm are set for hearing in the criminal district court at Boston next month.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
Case of Smallpox.

$ Mrs. J. B. Thomas of this city is re- ported bp physicians to have a we'll developed case of smallpox. The pat tent is isolated and no one is allowed to enter or leave the premises, and the physicians do not anticipate a spread of the disease. ~ ar y-.z
The Little River news., 1921-01-01
School VIII Reopen.

1. The Ashdown public schools will re- open next Monday after over weeks
 holidays for the children and teachers.
The Little River news., 1921-01-01

Wedding at Richmond. Barron Lille and Miss Bertie Pat terson of Richmond were married on Christmas day at Richmond.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

superintendent OF mails at the sa-
lem postoffiee. It will be located
In the northeast corner OF the
horticultural and agricultural
building and mail will be handled
direct from and to trains. Persons
who viii live on the grounds are
advised to have their mail address,
ed to the fair grounds.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

the out OF towners registered at
the Imperial. In addition to hold
ing the place on the parole board
Mr.. Lachmund is a member Of
the state senate and is an extens-
i've dealer IA n0ps, although he
voted for ratification OF the pro-
hibition amendment In the legis-
lature. Portland Oregonian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur M. Carl
OF Portland spent today visiting
in Salem. Late this afternoon
they will leave by automobile for
Portland. They had just returned
from trip to Newport.
The Theo Karle concert. which
was scheduled for last night in
Salem, has been postponed until
Tuesday, October 4. This action
was made necessary through a
mix up in dates. due to no fault
of Salem Musical bureau or Of
Theo Karle himself, and Mr.. Karle
was still in Seattle, ready for an
appearance there. when wired
yesterday. Through direct COM
munication with Mr.. Karle, Tues
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

pany ine company filed a new
tariff which became effective
July l with the understandine
'nat IN the event the new rates
were found to be unreasonaS,s M
by the commission the diffarsn.
tial would be rebated to its ma
irons. -'s pa
Party who took auto robe and
ielt oyercoat in my car at cireus
grounds last night, may make
exchange by seeing me at 275
''a'e street. 228s
The states general fund, for
several weeks past, in a serious-
~ embarrassing position. has
sufficiently recuperated to tustis
fy the calling in of all warrants
endorsed prior to August 20 In
terest payments on these war;
rants, according to James Craw-
ford, deputy state treasurer
ceased on September 10.
Blood red Silver salmon for can
ming, lie. Fits Market. Phone
211.
Governor Olcott and family
were guests of the Sells-Floto
circus management yesterday af-
ternoon. After the performance,
they sat down to dinner with the
$50 circus employees and enjoy
ed an excellent meal.
Every night circus night-our
dances, Wednesday, Friday. The
Elite. 226s
While his car was parked on
the highway in West Salem yes
terday, 1t was struck by another
automobile, 0. B. chatham, route
s, told the police Yesterday. Ac-
cording to the officers, the rec
ords show the second car to be
the property Of John Fl. Craw-
ford, of route 2. The chatham
machine was considerably dam
aged in the crash.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22
Love. the jeweler. Salem.

Two automobiles were damag-
ed yesterday in a collision which
occurred on tJe road just east of
Chemawa. A car driven by A. G..
Haselbacher, of route 8, was
struck by a machine driven by
an unidentified man. Nobody was
injured.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

ossrcoat and sweater had been
stolen from their car while thew
were away from it for a short
time.
W. P. Mexican. Ira Robinson.
Il. DOGGY and D. W. lift of Wal
"a Walla were in the city yester-
oay making arrangements to
snow some horses at the state
lair. They left today for Port
land but will return tomorrow.
4, W. Mason Of Albany spent
yesterday in Salem, but returned
TO his home today.
Clarence and Courtland Bell OF
Dallas were here yesterday and
last night returning home today.
They were guests of the Bligh
hotel.
James Lawrence of Roseburg
was here this week on a short
business trip. He left town today
for his home.
City Attorney Smith today took
exception to a statement printed
In a Wednesday morning paper
which said that rumor had it that
he had been asked to pass on the
legality of the automobile con-
test being conducted by the local
legion post. Mr.. Smith declared
that he had never rendered an
opinion and that he had never
been asked to render one regard
ing the legality of the contest.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Murphy,
of Stayton, parked their automo-
bile on d street near the circus
grounds yesterday. Last evening
they notified the police that an
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

Lloyd Kincher of Silverton,
complained to the police last night
that his bicycle, which had been
left in front of the Salem Y. M.
C. A., had been stolen yesterday
afternoon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

The public service commission
has instituted an investigation
on its own motion into rates of
the Cottage Grove Electric COM
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

w. Dyre came down from In
dependence and spent the night
In Salem as a guest of the Marion
hotel.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

Smith has been mentioned as one
OF the possible appointees as post
master Of Salem. The doctor ae-
companied Senator McNary to
Portland and spent the evening
with him prior to the senator's
departure Portland Oregonian.
Born
RAYMOND-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Raymond, King
wood park, West Salem, Sep
tember "a, son. to be named
Charles Henry. Jr.
Louis Lachmund, member OF
the state parole board. is among
Died
COWDELL-Mrs. Ida Cowdell
died at a local hospital. age 40
years. Leaves husband. Sidney
Carson Cowdeil. brother,
one sister, both of Salem.
Funeral notice later: body al
Webb & Clough's.
KALEY-W. H. Haley died at a
local hospital. age so. Body at
Webb g. Clough's. Funeral no.
tice LATER
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

day, October (. has been defi-
|nitely fixed for his Salem appear
ance, said Mrs. W. b. Anderson.
manager OF the Salem Musical
bureau.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-22

DR.. Thomas G. Smith of Salem
Is registered at the Imperial. DR..