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Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
THOMPSON Is Director

DAILY Thomson has been appointed
director of the Forward Education
Movement IN Randolph county. He
Is one OF c'mmittee of 100, ap-
pointed in escn county IN Arkansas
who will cooperate with the educa-
tlonAl forces to place before the
people the aims and objects of the
movement. The committee is assist
ed by hundreds Of 5 | A. workers.
school directors AMI public spirited
citizens of all classes who are
studying and working for the ad-
vsnoement of education IN Arkansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
HON. Y, A, OLDFIELD
FOR REELECTION

Hon. w. A OIdheld of Bates
vile Is a candidate for reelection
to represent the people of the Sec
ond congressional district IN the
national congress, subject to the
Democratic primary election.
II Is useless for the editor of the
Star Herald to go into detail re-
garding the services Of Mr.. Oldield
since he has been in congress, for
the people of Randolph county are
nearly all personally acquainted with
him and have been fully advised IN
the past rs TO his work IN that body.
He Is a product of North Arkansas,
was born and reared IN lizard county,
is self made man, who has gained
much prominence under difficulties
which would have caused many TO
falter aud give up the battle. lie has
been recognized and is now known
as one OF the leading members #
the lower house of the national cor
gress and Is member of several of
the most important committees, cbiet
of which Is the Ways and Means
Committee, which has TO deal with
all the heaviest problems During
his past term he has served as Whip
of the Democratic party, an honor
second - none IN the House.
He has always stood by the Demo
cratic party and Is constant sup
porter of the Democratic admins.
trstlon in all matters of Issue be-
tween the two parties.
1t is announced that Mr.. Oldheld
will be at home during the next few
weeks and will make a canvass of
the district, giving an account of
his work during the past two years,
aud outlining his platform for future
service Due notice of his dates
for Randolph county will be pub.
lished at au early date.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
]. D. HAYNES Dead

J. d. Haynes, another good citi
zen of Randolph county, died at his
home in Pocshontas last FRIDAY
night after an illness extending over
a pelioi of many months. lie was
seyenty.two years of age and of his
immediate family leaves a wife, six
sons and two daughters. He also
has four brothers aud one sister liv-
ing.
"Uncle Jim," as be was familiar.
ly called, was bern IN Nogadoces,
Tex, Sept. 80, Is49. In early man.
hood he moved to CIalghead county,
Ark where he was m irried to Miss
Angeliue Culberhouse in 1879, He
moved to Randolph county about
the year 1874 and settled near
Shiloh Baptist church, where he
lived a respected citizen until about
eight years ago when be moved to
Pocahoptas. He professed faith IN
Christ and was baptlsed into Shiloh
church IN 1876 aud has since held
mem bershIp there If he had lived
one more day, he and his beloved
companion could have celebrated
their Golden Wedding.
The remains were LAID to rest at
Shiloh Sunday, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. w. X McEwen,
pastor of the PocahJntas Baptist
church, IN The presence of a large
crowd, which he'd assembled to pay
the last tribute of respect to this
good man.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
Baptist Church Notes

Sunday school small on account
OF the funeral.
No services at the morning hour
on account of the Haynes funeral.
Most of our people attended the
funeral Of "Uncle jim" Haynes at
Shiloh Al ii a. m.
Fair congregation at the evening
hour with one profession of faith
and one for baptism.
All our regular services next Suu-
day, everybody invited to the Sun
day school at the usual hour.
With no prejudice against the
Chautauqua but to accommodate those
who will not go, we will hold our
regular evening services next Sun
day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
Republican Committee Meets

The Randolph County Republic
can Central Committee met at the
courthouse in Pocihontas, at 100
p. m on Saturday June II, 1929,
pursuant to call.
The meeting was called to order
by the chairman, Frank Massey,
and the secretary being absent
Louie Lemmons was elected secre-
tAry pro tenn.
The Committee voted to hold the
county convention at Pocahontas,
al | o'clock p. m Saturday, June
30th, 1922, aud that the township
conventions be held at o'clock p.
IN. Friday, June 23, 1922
The committee voted that each
township should be entitled to one
delegate IN the county convention,
and one additional delegate for e .ch
ten votes or fraction thereof cast for
Wallace Townsend for Governor in
the last election, aud E. Il. Pace,
Frank Massey and Hubert Hollo.
we'll were elected as a committee to
investigate the election returns and
determine the number of delegates
each township should elect.
The committee named a specific
amount each township should rals'
to pay towards the state and nation
al campaign. Frank Massey,
Chairman.
Louie Lemmons,
Secretary PROTEIN
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23

Come to Poc'hontas July 4;b
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
PUBLIC NOTICE

w. K. Holbrook OF the State De-
partment of Education will be in
POcahoutas next Monday June 80,
and will explain Amendment No.
IA. This Is an opportunity to hear
tue amendment fully discussed.
Be sure to hear him at the school
building at l;3Op m.
Rufus A. Mock,
As ltp. County Supt.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
Concerning Maynard Academy

Plans for the coming year are
progressing with pleasing prospects
The requirements for the Normal
framing Course are nearly met
Some $50 volumes of library is all
that is lacking and we are certain Of
securing them.
Full announcements cannot be
made now, bat will be made later.
some changes IN the Academy
Course will have to be made in or
der 10 include Il e Nolmll Course.
Through our ca'alog and through
our county ,oaper we will make all
possible exp snatious. Watch for
later ana uncements.
Horton Navy.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
In New Building

The Riggs d Jones Ford Agency
moved into their beautiful nav loca-
ton at the south west corner Of court
square Tuesday of this week. The
building was erected by DR.. J. w.
Brown ,sptclsllY for the Riggs 81
Jones agency aud Is fitted up to meet
every requirement of the agency.
Watch this paper for special an
uouncement from the managers,
Messrs Riggs & Jones
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
Thomas Brown Dead
Louie Lemmons,
Secretary protein

Uncle Tom Brown, aged 80, died
last Wednesday at the lone of his
sou, German, near Manson aud was
buried the following day at Antioch. D..
He was born in Missouri and came
to this county IN 1861, where he
remained until bis death. He had
been a member of the Baptist church
for more than fifty years and for
several years served his church as
deacon.
Of his close relatives Surviving
him there are three sons, four dangh.
ters, four brothers and two sisters.
Besides his other relatives he leaves
a vide circle of friends, tor he was
well and favorabiy known all over
the county.
A large conoourse of his neigh.
borP, relatives aud friends attended
the funeral The services were cor
Quoted by his pastor, Bro Allison
Come IN Daoahontaa tn1s- Al
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
Auto Accident

DR. Ryburn and family had mar
row escape Monday when their car
turned turtle as they were driving to
Walnut Ridge. The steering gear
failed to work properly and the car
wentip,o ditch, turning com 'lete'y
over The tact that the car was
running slowly probably saved them
from serious injury. Aside from a
little shaking up 40 one was hurt
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
NOTICE

On FRIDAY, June 30, there will be
a graveyard working at the Duty
cemetery. Let everybody come
with tools to work and spend the
day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23

=. Q Haynes Of Springfield, Mo
ana the other Haynes brothers oil
CraIghead county, were here sun'
Gay attending their fathers funeral
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-06-23
tngIeberQ Barbecue

There will be a barbecue and old
fashioned dinner at Engleberg Aug.
3. Look for further announce
ments
Evening star., 1922-06-18
NEW ENGINEER COMPANY
IN D. C. NATIONAL GUARD

Company E, 121st Engineers, Ma
tional Guard of the District of CO.
lumbia has been organized, and Fra
Zer c. Hilder, late major, engineers,
L. S. A., who served with the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces. has been
appointed captain. Capt Hilder served
in the District Of Columbia National
Guard from 1889 to 1901 and re-en-
listed November l, 1921. He won the
captaincy of the new company, ac-
cording to Col. K. d. La Garde, adju-
tant general, because of his profess
sional qualifications as an engineer
and standing as a soldier, both in the
American eXpeditionary forces and in
the National Guard.
Company + is receiving it's assign
ment of enlisted personnel in a pro-
portion of approximately twelve men
from each of the already recognized
companies of the regiment. The lieu
tenants of the company will be ap-
pointed in a few days. the first lieu
tenant being selected from among the
lieutenants already in the regimen mt
noted from among the sergeants of
the regiment, after competitive ex-
animation.
The following men enlisted in the
guard during the past week: McBeth
Y. Balanger, Harold NJ Belt, Wallace
B. Carrigan, Lewis l.. Cauffman Hugh
j. Crawley, Melville r. Davis, Robert
A. Dewberry, Reginald B. Gilbert,
Charles T. Goude, James F. Gates,
Elmer V. Keefe. Thomas A. Lane, Ed
win f. MCGOWAN, Alexander Monroe.
George E. Rinehart, John W. jackson
and Arthur Turner.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
JUMP OF 100 PER CENT
IN COAL AND COKE COST
Cumberland Industries Report
Prices High and Grade of Fuel
Inferior.

Special Dispatch to the Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, June IL
Prices on coel and coke from the
Somerset and ADJACENT regions to in
dustrial concerns Of this city have
jumped more than 100 per cent above
normal, 1t was stated. The supply
has been sufficient. but the grade Of
fuel is some instances has been in
ferior. The quotations have advanced
Present prices to the industries now
are: $3.75 for run Of mine, and $5.75
for big vein coal Coke is selling at
$3.50 a ton, delivered.
Prior to the general strike coal
was delivered at from $1.75 to $3.50
ton, and coke at $3.50, it was stated.
Quotations have advanced as the de-
mand for quantity increases, it was
declared by an industrial official. 1t
was explained that when a few cars
Of coal are ordered the price Is much
lower in proportion than when a
greater number of carloads are pur-
chased "Gouging'' by certain brokers
Is claimed by consumer companies.
Trucking of coal to this city for do
mestic consumption from mines pri-
vately operated continues on a broad
scale
The demand for domestic coal at
this time Is less than SO per cent OF
that of winter, and the supply is con-
sidered adequate. Prices range from
$3.50 to $3.50, according to the grade.
Before the strike domestic coal was
delivered at a minimum price of 1925
and $4.25 a ton.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
THRIFT OF CHILDREN
IN SCHOOLS SUBJECT
OF INVESTIGATION

Are Washington school children
thrifty? DR.. Frank w. Ballou, su-
perintendent of schools, would
like to know and has taken steps
to learn.
In a circular letter to all school
officials and principals the super
intendent has called upon them to
secure for him accurate data rela-
tive to the savings of the school
children during the present school
year. The officers are requested
to have the information in the
hands of DR.. Ballou by Friday.
Here Is the Information the su-
perintendent wants the school off,
GERS to sari him:
Total enrolment.
Number of pupils having school
bank accounts only.
Number of pupils purchasing
stamps from machines only.
Number of pupils not yet par
ticipating in any saving funds.
Approximate total deposits in
school bank accounts of pupils.
Date on which school bank was
organized.
Names of regular banks in which
deposits of school banks are car
ried.
Date on which stamp machine
was installed.
Name of bank operating stamp
machine.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
IN DRIVE FOR MEMBERS
Outline of the Purposes of Nom
Sectarian Organization in Mont
gomery County, Nd.

The Social Service League of Mont
gomery county. Nd, non-po-
litical, non- -sectarian organization ac-
lively engaged in welfare work on
countrywide scale. will conduct a
two weeks membership drive begin
ming today.
The league was organizoi in 1907.
and five years later was incorporated
as, it is understood. the frsr county
wide welfare agency la Marylan !.
Its work consists in providing home
nursing for the sick, including tubcr-
cular patients: protecting the com
munity by instruction in preventing
tuberculosis. strengthening the hone.
protecting the community by supply
ing custodial care. and working for
the proper supervision of the de-
pendent or neglected child in order
that the community may receive "A
better future citizen.
For thirteen years the league has
maintained a visiting nurse and has
provided treatment and instruction
for all cases of tuberculosis comirG
to its attention. 1t provided a school
nurse for two years, which brought
to the attention of the county Off
has generally promoted social wei
fare endeavor in the county.
The drive is in charge of william
F. Prettyman. of Rockville, who sue.
cessfully conducted several Red Cross
drives during the war. He is being
assisted by committee composed
of f. +. Hay, George II. Lamar,
Francis L. Mcmillan, ]. w. Bird. Mrs
James Adkins. Miss Martha Poole,
William K. Welt. Mrs. Milton Ban
| croft and Mrs. James H. Jones
The expenses of the league during
| the coming year will be approx
| mately' s7.400, it is estimated, of
! which amount s2,100 is assured from
various sources. The balance. 's5. 300.
, is to be sought through membership
fees.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
VICE PRESIDENT CHIEF
SPEAKER AT MEETING
Special Dispatch to The Star.


FREDERICKSBURG Va, June IL
Vice President Calvin Coolidge will
be the principal speaker at the open
ing meeting of the Kenmore drive,
which will be held in the city park
here on the night of July 6. Other
prominent people who have consented
to be here at the time. some of whom
will also speak, are Representative R.
Walton Moore, Senator Carter Glass,
DIR. Kate Waller Barrett. Charles
Moore, director of the department of
fine arts of the Library of Congress.
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the reception and enter
tainment of these distinguished visi-
tors. Vice President and Mrs. Cool
idge, Charles Moore and DR.. and Mrs.
Richardson will motor down from
Washington and will spend the night
here. A buffet supper will be served
on the lawn of Mr.. J. w. Masters. at
which all the visitors will be guests
of honor of the Kenmore Association.
The meeting in the park will be the
opening Of the campaign to raise $10,-
900 for first payment on Kenmore.
which was the home Of Betty Wash
ipgton Lewis, sister of George Wash
ington. The object is to make it a
shrine for all America. Vice Presi-
dent Coolidge will be the principal
speaker and DR.. Kate Waller Barrett
will make the appeal =. :. 81
Evening star., 1922-06-18
DEMAND FOR MEDAL
REVEALS POPULARITY
OF PRESIDENT HARDING

Popularity of President Hard
ing is attested by the unprecedent-
ed demand at the Philadelphia
mint for the Harding peace
medal, it was said yesterday by
Director Of the Mint F. E. Scobey
Reports have come from the
Philadelphia mint that there has
been an unusual" demand for
the Harding medal, and the de-
mand for the medal has been
considered always one of the cri-
terions of the popularity of a
President.
The medal on the diverse side
bears portrait of the President,
and on the reverse, the Amer
lean eagle before a rising sun,
and the word Peace" Below
are the words. "Inaugurated
President of the United States
March 4, 1921"
The medals sell for 81 each.
and are obtained by writing to the
superintendent of the mint at
Philadelphia.
The series of presidential medals
was started with George Wash
ington, and has been kept con-
tinuous to the present. They
were first struck as a token to be
presented to Indian chiefs upon
the conclusion of treaty Of
peace or a friendly act.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
H0KE SMITH TO SPEAK.
Will Open Series of Meetings Plan
ned by Woman's PARTY.

The National Woman's Party will
held series of meetings on the
picturesque lawn of it's headquarters,
25 1st street northeast, during the
summer. The first of these will be
tomorrow night. when formor Senator
Hoke Smith of Georgia will lie the
principal speaker. These meetings
will be for the purpose of discussing
tho laws of the various states as they
affect the legal and civil status of
women.
At tomorrow nights session the
laws of Georgia, Louisiana and Mis-
souri, will be discussed. Besides Sena-
tor Smith. those who will speak will
be: Mrs. Burnita Shelton Matthews.
party, Georgia; Miss Emma Void Of
Evening star., 1922-06-18
HISTORIC FLAGS ON VIEW

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CULPEPER, Va, June 1.-Two flags
Of more than local interest were ex-
hibited and registered in the Orange
clerks office this week by their owner,
John Henry Perry, A descendant in
the third generation from Commodore
Perry. The first of the flags is the
one used on Commodore Perry's ship
at the battle of Lake Erie, during the
war of 1912, and is known as Don't
Give Up The Ship" and the second is
the open Door to Japan" flag, So
called because used by Matthew c.
Perry in his memorable entrance into
Japan in 1852.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
FARM COMMITTEE NAMED.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE American
Farm Bureau yesterday announced the
appointment of national canning
crops committee of five to study ways
and means of improving the market
ing of food products. The committee
was authorized by canning crops
conference held in Cleveland yester-
day. 1t is composed of Thomas Wright
of New York. chairman; Frank App
of New Jersey, J; p. Houston of
Michigan, o. o. Gelder of Maryland
and A E. Hughes Of Indiana
Evening star., 1922-06-18
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Gavel Club of Master Masons
is to hold it's annual moonlight ex-
cursion aboard the steamer st. john s
on the night of June 21, the steamer
leaving her wharf at 7:15 o'clock. c.
s. Spear is chairman of the commit
tee in charge.
At the forum luncheon of the Wom-
Gallagher will speak on What Is
Happening in China" Mr.. Gallagher
has just returned from a two years
residence in China.
The National Capital Dental So
ciety will hold it's summer outing on
the afternoon of June "a at Dr.. F.
Bartlett's country place. DR.. Bart
lett will meet the members at 1
o'clock at the Cabin John bridge.
Fifty students in the home hygiene
and care of the sick classes OF the
Post Office Department were grad
uated at exercises held yesterday, the
classes being conducted by the Pis ,
trict chapter of the American Red
Cross.
Joe Messinser hns been elected
president of the Rialto Club. Phil
Gamse vice president. Myer Schulz
man treasurer, Jack Gosin financial
secretary, Sol Rosenblatt recording
secretary and Max Futro sergeant
alarms.
There will he membership drive
held at Liberty Baptist Church. 23d
street between H and / streets north
west Rev. p w. Powell. pastor. un-
der the auspices of the Potomac Civic
Association tomorrow evening at
o'clock, at which time there will be
a debate, subject. Resolved. That
the Colored Citizens of the District
of Columbia Accept the Proposed
Bathing Beach Located at Analoston
Island" Rev. G. A. De Vaughn, af-
! firmative, and Rev. A. w. Robinson
negative.
The Barry Farm Citizens' Associa-
| tion will meet Tuesday. SIS pm, in
st. Johns C. NJ. Z. Church. Stanton
and Pomeroy roads southeast.
George Washington Post. No. I,
American Legion, will meet Wednes-
day. S:15 pm. in its new permanent
, home. 1929 street Maj. Roy o.
open for inspection Saturdays and
Sundays from 3 to o'clock.
A, Codrecchi of Italy. on n mission
| to raise funds for tubercular Italian
soldiers of the world war VIII speak
at o'clock at Central High School
under auspices of italian lodges and
societies of Washington.
/ A lawn fete for benefit Of Church
of the Holy Rosary building fund will
begin tomorrow, pm, on church
playground, Sd and F streets, and
close Wednesday evening.
A Tom Thumb wedding Will be held
| tomorrow, pm, at the Christian
| Church, 9th and D streets northeast.
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TODAY.
The Social Club Of the Hebrew
Home for the Aged will give it's an
nual excursion to Colonial Beach on
| the steamer st. Johns. Proceeds from
all affairs given by club are for the
upkeep of the home.
The wanderlusters will visit Balti-
more, leaving at 1880 on the Balti-
more and Annapolis cars. The hike
will include Roland Park, Lake Side
and Mount Washington. Mr.. Rem
inert will lead.
Members Of the Red Triangle Out
| ing Club will meet at seth and NJ
streets at 2:45 o'clock to hike from
Franklin Park, Va W. Hewitt will
be leader
Evening star., 1922-06-18

the research department. Missouri;
Miss Lavinia Egan of Shreveport, La.!s
member of the national council, will
speak on Louisiana laws.
Assisting Miss Sara =. Grogan,
chairman of the District of Columbia
branch. the hostesses will be: Mrs.
John y. Sandlin. Mrs. George X. Fav-
rot. Mrs. Callie H. Yellowley, Miss
Farnie Wolfson, Miss Miriam Owings,
Miss l.. NJ. Berrien, Mrs. Edith b.
Newman, Miss Helena Mvnatt, Miss
Lucy Stoneham, Mrs. c. 7. Richard
son, Miss Florence Miller and Miss
Nancy Finley. The ushers will be:
Misses ALA Rogers, Ethel Owings.
Bessie Burns, Eleanor Austin, Eliza
beth Berrien, Stella Grogan, Lillian
Bass, Helen Consadine. Sara Lloyd
and Gertrude Lloyd, and Andre Rob
erts.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
JOHN D. LIGON RESIGNS.
Copy Editor in Government Print.
ing Office Thirty-Five Years.

After a service of thirty-five years
John d. Lyon, copy editor at the
government printing office, has volun-
tarily resigned. Public Printer
George H. Carter wrote Mr.. Ligon a
letter in appreciation of his services
to the government.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
ss,0oo,oo0 ESTATE IN TRUST.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-THE
will Of Joseph 8. Loose, late presi-
dent of the Loose -Wiles Biscuit Com
pany here, filed for probate today,
leaves the bulk of an estate esti-
mated at 100000 In trust for the
benefit of Harry Wilson Loose, a
son, and his wife.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
ORDERED TO ANACOSTIA.

Lieuts: Robert Poole. Julian B.
Noble and Giles E. Short have been
detached from duty at the naval air
station. Pensacola. Fla, and ordered
to this city for duty at the naval air
station at Anacostia
Evening star., 1922-06-18
GOES TO COLUMBUS.

Col. Henry J. Hunt. infantry. at
Camp Meade. Nd, has been detailed
as 5th Corps area signal office. with
station at Columbus barracks, Ohio.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
ASSIGNED TO POST HERE.

Lieut.. James p. Brown. at Phila-
delphia. has been assigned to duty
in the Office of naval communications,
Navy Department
Evening star., 1922-06-18

A japanese scientist claims he has
made synthetic petroleum out of fish
oil and clay.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

Members Of the Red Triangle Out
ing Club Will meet at seth and M
streets at 2:45 o'clock to hike from
Franklin Park, Va W. Hewitt will
be leader. - - -. 49, -
Evening star., 1922-06-18

|. lawn fete for benefit Of Church
of the Holy Rosary building fund will
begin tomorrow, PM. on church
close Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

The wanderlusters will visit Balti-
more, leaving at 1880 on the Balti-
more and Annapolis cars. The hike
will include Roland Park, Lake Side
and Mount Washington. Mr.. Rem
inert will lead.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

A Tom Thumb wedding Will be held
tomorrow, s pm, at the Christian
Church, 9th and D streets northeast
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
TODAY

The Social Club Of the Hebrew
Home for the Aged will give its an
nual excursion to Colonial Beach on
the steamer st. Johns. Proceeds from
all affairs given by club are for the
upkeep Of the home.
Evening star., 1922-06-18

A. Codrecchi Of Italy, on a mission
to raise funds for tubercular Italian
soldiers of the world war. will speak
at o'clock at Central High School
under auspices of Italian lodges and
societies of Washington.