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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
Ford Makes Lurber
Camp Like Home

Iron Mountain, Mich, Jan. 12.--
'"The comforts of home" for years
denied to men engaged in lumber
ing operations in the Michigan
north woods, have been supplied to
his employees in the upper peninsula
by Henry Ford. The change has
brought such favorable comment from
woodsmen generally, it is said, that
many other companies in this part
of the state have adopted the Ford
system.
In former years the men employ
ed In the woods led lives of hard
ship. They slept In unclean hunks,
had straw for mattresses and food
that often was not OF the best quail
chase his own books and magazines
with which to while away the long
hours after the evening meal.
Within the space of few years
the old life largely has been done
away with The men now live in
commodious buildings that are equip
ped with electric lights, bathrooms,
reading rooms, good dining tables
and writing desks. Each man sleeps
in a clean bed equipped with
good mattress, sheets, blankets. a
comfort and pillows.
The men say the advantages of
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
LONE THIEF R0BS
TEXARKANA HOTEL.

Texarkana, Jan. IA lone rob-
Der entered the office Of the Huck-
ms hotel at o'clock yesterday
morning, stampeded about half a
dozen negro bell hops by flourishing
a large revolver, and then held up
J. p. Peek, the night clerk, and
robbed him of SLY, and took 500
from the cash register and 1913 from
Peeks pocket. He then threatened
TO shoot Peek if he did not open
the safe, but the clerk finally con-
WINGED him that he did not know
the combination. The robber back
ed out of the building, keeping
Peek covered with the gun, and dis
appeared. Officers were called, but
60 far no arrests have been made.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
Pupils Stab School Teacher.

Princeton, KY, Jan. 11.--Ernest
Howton, school principal at Hewitt,
near here, wss stabbed, probably ia
tally, here yesterday by two pupils
when he attempted to punish them
for attractions Of school rules. How
ton was wounded several times in
tho back. shoulders and arms. The
pupils alleged to have attacked him
are Otis and Aubrey Blalock. broth
ers, IA and and 16 years old.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
DOG SHOWS WAY TO
DROWNED BOYS BODY

Kingston, H., Jan. 12.-An
Airedale that ran along the
shore and whined, led yester-
day to the finding of the body
Of Roger Brown, six, who with
Isabel Keifer, nine, were play
ing Saturday on the ice in the
Kiswaukee river, and disap-
peared. 1t was believed they
had been kidnapped, but the
dog supplied the real clew.
The boys body was found
under the ice, lodged against a
fish net. His fingers were
torn, showing that he had
tried to save himself, but was
drawn under by the current.
The dog was shown a mitten
belonging to the girl. He ran
up and down the river bank
and whined.
People from the surrounding
towns have joined in the
search and while women were
serving coffee on the ice yes
terday. q seeress was making
prophecies as to where the
girls body was to be found.
Most of the searchers were
relying on the Airedale, but
others insisted the witch"
would tell the right place.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
the modern logging camp are SINH
liar TO those of city life.
Women Convict Him,
Court Sets Him Free

Austin, Tex, Jan. 12.-Declaring
grand jury with women members
ia Illegal, court Of criminal appeals
yesterday reversed and dismissed the
99-year sentence of Robert J. Rid
die, convicted in Waco for the muir
der Of Mrs Ida Sorley December 13,
1920. Under the courts ruling the
prosecution against Riddle is dis
missed and there is no case against
him. The court recently held that
the grand jury which indicted Rid
die having two women members
was Illegal and all Indictments and
BILLS returned by itS were void and
Illegal.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

The Blytheyille Courier this week
announces the suspension of it's
twice-a-week issue and that hence
forth the paper will appear weekly.
The Courier commanded subscrip-
ton price of 5000 per year and
assigns as its reason Tor resuning
the -time-a-week edition that the
twice-a-week has been found un-
profitable. II will now appear on
Thursday OF each week. Since
Blytheville has no daily paper it
appears surprising that the com
munity declines to adequately sup
port a twice -a-week. A comparison
of the two communities in respect
to newspapers should cause the citi-
zens of Greene county to more fully
appreciate. the bargain that's repre-
scented in The Three-TimesaW Week
Soliphone. For an amount Of just
one-half OF what is charged for q
weekly newspaper in Mississippi
county, the citizens of Greene coun-
ty are given newspaper THREE
TIMES A-WEEK, in The Tri-Week-
ly Soliphone.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
by international News aervice)

(By international News Service)
Washington, Jan. 12.-The United
States veterans bureau is making
rapid strides and achieving some
remarkable results in the re-
habitation of disabled ex-service men,
according to reports received by
Director Forbes.
Many former service men, unable
to pursue their pre-war occupations
because OF disabilities. are having
their latent talents and abilities de-
yeloped to- all extent that will soon
enable them TO resume their former
places in the everyday life OF the
nation, fully equipped to earn live
lihOod.
Colonel Forbes receives constant
reports Of instances in which dis
abled veterans, being rehabilitated
by the bureau, have made such
gratifying progress that their future
success Is assured. Prominent among
these cases which have come to the
attention of officials here are:
-Four disabled veterans, unable tc
follow their pre-war occupations be-
cause of their disabilities, were re-
Ihabilitated by the Bureau as 'X-ray
itechnicians spending ten months in
training, and are now receiving an
average salary of $312.50 per month.
Ninety-six former service men who
were rehabilitated by the Bureau as
statesmen, spending eight months in
training, are now earning an average
of $148 per month, in spite OF the
general industrial depression during
the past year.
John Aversa, young Italian, OF
Baltimore, was a tailor before the
war. He was wounded in France,
and. while recuperating at Walter
Reed Hospital here, he engaged in
clay modelling as pastime, display
ing remarkable talent. Recognizing
his marked ability in this line, the
Bureau recently sent him to Rome
where he will continue the study of
Joseph Kaufman, studying music
under the Rehabilitation Division of
the veterans Bureau at school of
music in Minneapolis, Mimi, has de-
veloped three voices. When be sings
it sounds as though three men were
singing side by side in unison. He
has rejected several offers to appear
in vaudeville, preferring to complete
his music course.
DR.. George f.. Wells is now mem
Der of the University of Maryland
faculty after completing medical
course as o student of the Bureau.
The Bureau is training over 800
women, army nurses, yeomanettes
and others who served In the mill
tary services in useful pursuits. The
women, due to disabilities incident to
the service, were unable TO carry on
in their pre-war occupations.
Carl II. Spurlock. OF Coyelo, Cal,
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
Condemned Murderer
Eats Heavy Meal
(By International News servioe)

Paris.--A murderer, Just before
his execution at Caen, was asked
what he would like to have for
breakfast, his last meal.
"A dish of lobster in the Ameri-
can style" he said. ''The dish has
always tempted me, but for many
years now I have not tasted it be-
cause it gives me violent indiges-
ton. Tomorrow ! need not worry"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Arcadia, Cal.-One hundred and
fifty additional mon are to be sta
TONED at the United States govern
ment balloon school, located here,
when improvements are completed
which will make the camp the larg-
est and most complete Of any gov
erment air training station.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
Home Brew Blows
Up Family Circle

(By International News Serviee.)
New York.-Peter Petrokwich,
his wife and two small daughters,
OF jersey City, had to be taken to
hospital for serious burns when a
whiskey still exploded in kitchen
OF their home. Peter was pouring
mash into the still when it blew
up.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
MANY DISABLED VETERANS
PLACED IN PAYING JOBS
GOVERNMENT AID BUREAU
Numerous Instances of Ex-Service Men Develop
ing Latent Abilities and Talent Remarkable
Records Are Established by Men Who Were
Manned in Serving Nation-Work Of Bureau
Regarded as Being Exceptional

~ student Of the Rehabilitation Di-
vision of the Bureau who is taking a
course in horticulture at the Uni
versity OF California, has made six
Ity-six "a" grades out Of possible
Isixty -seven.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
new YORK IS
swept BY %
Mile Wind
Worst Storm of Year RACES
Along North Atlantic |
Coast--Shipping Is Hit
Hard.

New York. Jan. 12.--This section
was dashed yesterday by the worst
storm of the winter-a gale that at
y p. III. reached velocity of 80
miles an hour off Sandy Hook.
ushered in with snow that later
turned to hail and rain, the storm
buffeted New Workers without mer-
cy, carrying many across slippery
sidewalks and plunging them face
downward in the ssushy streets.
Umbrellas were torn out of many
a hand, window glass fell tinkling
into the streets, mail package boxes
were blown over and traffic gener-
ally hampered. Many pedestrians
were injured.
Several tall stacks fell before the
wind One, so feet high, toppled in
Trenton, N. j., falling on feed wires
that supplied traction lines and
tying up service for nearly two
hours. A chimney 125 feet tall
crashed in Brooklyn.
Harbor Traffic Tied Up.
Harbor traffic was hard hit.
Several small boats were blown
from their moorings and incoming
liners were held at Quarantine by
high winds which made it impos-
sible for health officers to board
them. With the Weather Bureau
sending out the first full gale
warning in many years, heavy dam
age is feared in shipping circles.
Outside the city the full strength
OF the storm was felt. New Jersey
and Long Island, especially along
the coast, were hard swept and at
several points a tangle of telephone
and telegraph, wires was reported.
In the city proper the Street
Cleaning Department was out carly.
Tractors were rolled out and q call
issued for 1900 extra sweepers.
Last night it was reported that all
main arteries had been kept open.
Several hundred men, women and
children, storm struck, appealed to
the municipal lodging houses for
help. Preparations were made to
supply food and clothing to the
needy.
Many freak incidents marked the
storm.
Divorce Case Delayed.
Trial of divorce case, in SUI
preme court was delayed when one
of the jurors, out for lunch, was
run down by an automobile in the
binding storm. He went home in
q taxicab, leaving the case to be
concluded by agreement with only
II Jurors.
Tom Breen, aged 23. was blown
into a taxicah that stood nearby,
with its door open, The machine
took him to hospital. where he
was treated for severe conclusions.
Wind borne missiles OF various
kinds knocked several pedestrians
down. Anna La Car, ii, was kill
ed by a blow from a limb of tree
which had been wreached off by
the gale.
Several persons We're hurt when
portions OF roofs and building cor
nices were thrown into the streets.
p0llads
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

The herring has always been re-
garded as mystic fish by the
of Scotland. They be-
lieve it is subject to various occult
influences, and when, as has hap
pened, the herring deserted old
haunts, the highlanders INDUCED in
queer practices to lure it back.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Workmen are nearing the finishing
touches to the New Liberty theater
on North Pruet street. The front
is presenting q very attractive ap-
pearance and will be very beau
tiful effect when completed The
interior of the room will be ready
FOR the seating arrangement by to-
morrow, it is said. Managers Col
Inns and Alton expect to have the
house open to the public by Satur-
day of this week.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Miss Claudia Lane, eldest daugh-
ter of w. O. Lane of Bethel, and
M. brewery, who is employed by the
Missouri Pacific shops at Lexa, mo-
tored TO this city last night from
Bethel, and were married at 8
o'clock at the home of Miss Lanes
brother, Joe Lane, North Fifth
street, Rev. A. Douglas officiating.
Only a few relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. brewery left this morning for
Lexa, where they will make their
home.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Gas issuing from a seam of coal
was collected in a bladder by Sir
James Lowther in 1893 and burned
before the Royal Society a month
later. This was probably the first
experimenting in gas lighting.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mr.. Emerson's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
M. B. Emerson, $40 Lake street.
Mrs. Emerson has been i'll for sew
eral weeks.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

FOR IEASE-4S acres of land for
agricultural purposes, about L mile
north OF town on Cotton Belt rail-
road Address J. L. Moss, Ind. ACT
HAP Ry. Exchange, st. Louis, Mo.
%12
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Rev. e. L. Liddell of Walcott
spent the day here on business. He
was the guest Of his brother, Rev.
w. e. Liddell, of this city.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS PAGE
Paragould and Greene County

L
(From Wednesdays Daily
Tom Hindman is at the santa
rum suffering with pneumonia.
Grating. Try it today. Lackey Drug
Co.
Mrs. Charles Oliver of East Court
street underwent an operation yes
terday at the local hospital.
James, the four-month-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Walker, is i'll
with pneumonia.
Fred Parsons has rented his farm
on Rt. to Andy Butler and has
moved to the farm, consisting OF
100 acres, which he purchased from
Andy Butler, adjacent to the city
limits ON East Junction street.
John Evans, aged Is, Of Kennett,
was brought to the local hospital
Monday and underwent an operation
for appendicitis.
w A. Branch has sold his inter
est in the grocery firm of Branch
& Farrell to his partner, j. B. Far
rell, and retires from the business.
For your egg cases, phone 500,
Standard Veneer Co., Paragould,
Ark. #14
marriage license has been is
sued to Henry Batten and Miss
Beatrice Huckabay, both OF Marp9-
duke.
Mrs. L. D. Murphy left yesterday
morning for Bonita, La, in response
to message announcing the illness
OF her husband. Mr. Murphy had
gone there two weeks ago where
he accepted a position.
CpeClil iOb VI StCOuA CluAu-
ing. Excellent condition, almost
good as new, thoroughly renovated
Great bargains. French Dry Clean
ers. Claude McHaney. %21
Mrs. f. b. Byers of Gainesville
spent this morning here on busin esq.
She stated that she has purchased
the old home place, formerly owned
by DIR. Webb, consisting of about 35
acres of land.
r. T. Phelps, who fell Monday
afternoon and sustained broken
hip, Is at the local hopital to re-
ceive treatment. Mr.. Phelps stated
that he was walking around at his
home at Arbyrd when he stumbled
and fell. He was brought to this
city Monday night.
Miss LaRue Davis of Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, only weighed 76 pounds
After taking three bottles of Tan
lac, she now weighs over 100 pounds
and IL enjoying the best OF health.
LacRey Drug Co.
Mrs. Oscar Emerson, who resides
near Gainesville, was brought TO the
city Saturday. where she could re-
N ND
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Little Joe, son of MIR. and Mrs
Everett Ensor of West Emerson
street, is III with pneumonia.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
(From Thursdays Daily

Rev. r II. Liddell Of Campbell
spent the day in the city on bust
ness.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
Bank Officers Elected.

The Paragould Trust Company
has elected officers and directors
for the ensuing year as follows: Dr..
f. NJ Scott, president; JOS. r. Ber-
tig, vice president; j. A. Edwards,
vice president; G. 0. Light, vice
president; j. C. Markham, cashier;
T. II. Lloyd, assistant cashier; Miss
Oman Wood, bookkeeper Burch
Barbee and w. T. Williford, assist
ant bookkeepers; j. Robert Blair,
manager Of the abstract department;
Notray Harrington, assistant alb
stract manager; j. A. Edwards, man
ager of the insurance department.
Directors are: DR.. L. M. Scott, Jos.
r. Bertig. j. A. Edwards, S. Bertig,
J. d. Spencer, Griffin Smith, A. Ber-
tig, II. J. Green and j. G. Markham.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. Charles Oliver of East Court
street underwent an operation yes
terday at the local hospital.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. Oscar Emerson, who resides
city Saturday, where she could re-
ceive medical attention. Mr.. and
Mrs, Emerson are at the home of
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. L. r. Garland of Rt. was
in the city yesterday on business.
She stated that she and her husband
had purchased the city property
located at GOA South Six and One
half street. known as the Sims prop
erty, and that they will move to it
next week to make their home
They expect to have some improve
date.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Tanlac is appetizing and invig-
Grating. Try it today. Lackey Drug
Co.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

A. L. Harrison of Rector spent
yesterday with his brother, Rev. j.
M. Harrison, pastor of the East Side
Methodist church.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

(From Wednesdays Daily
Tom Hindman is at the santa
rum suffering with pneumonia.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

w. J. Brewer returned yesterday
from Maury City, Tenn, where he
was called ten days ago on account
Of the serious illness of his sister,
Mrs. Lissie Reddick. Mrs. ReGdick
died Sunday morning, after an i'll
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

The Security Bank &c Trust Com
pany held it's annual meeting yester-
day and reelected officers for the
ensuing year as follows: Or. r. j..
Haley, president; Clyde Mack, vice
president; Fred Watson, cashier
F. Fl. Ford, assistant cashier:
Mrs. Emily Meiser and II. II. White,
bookkeepors. The directors are:
Or. II. j. Haley, C. A. Mack. j. a.
Poole, w. O.. Poole, Alvin Samuel,
A. M. Reedy, r. II. Ford, Sam Me
Haney, A. White, DR. w. r. Ow-
ems and Fred Watson.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

James, the four month-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Walker, is i'll
with pneumonia.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

j. O. Nash returned yesterday
from Hobart, Okla, where he spent
a few days visiting friends. Mr.
Nash stated that the wheat crop is
very discouraging, due to the fact
that there has been no rain in that
section of Oklahoma during the win
ter. Their first rain for period of
several weeks fell Tuesday.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Two teaspoonstul of Tanlac in
a little water taken three times
q day Just before meals will make
you eat better, feel better, sleep
better and work better. I.ackey
Drug Co.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Fred Parsons has rented his farm
on Rt. 4 to Andy Butler and has
moved to the farm, consisting OF
1G0 acres, which he purchased from
Andy Butler, adjacent to the city
limits on East Junction street.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

The First National Bank has re-
elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows: A. Bertig, president;
II. S. Trice, first vice president;
S. Bertig, second vice president; ].
NJ. Lowe, cashier; e. w. Gardner,
assistant cashier; Cecil Mitchell.
bookkceper; Everett Rogers, collec-
tor; NJ. P. Huddleston, attorney
The directors are; A. Bertig, Fl. S.
Trice, s. Bertig, j. M. Lowe, DR.. p.
L, Dickson, d. Leah JOS. r. Bertig.
The National Bank or Commerce
has elected officers for the ensu-
ing year as follows: Eli Meiser,
PRESIDENT j. d. Block, first vice
president; r. w. Merlwether, second
vice president; II. w. Woosley, cash
Ter; T. l.. Payne and Ivan Massen-
gill, assistant cashiers; Mrs. Walter
Ellis, Joe Yates and Mrs. Eugene
Partain, bookkeepers. Directors are:
I. 3. Kitchens, Joe Wolf, Or. r. G.
Grizzard L. y. Stedman, A. w. Jack
son, w. f, Kirsch, John G. Meiser,
j. d. Block, Eli Meiser. r. w. Meri-
wether, Fl, w. Woosley.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

DR.. Bandy Grayson of Little
Rock is here on a visit to his moth
err, Mrs A. d. Grayson, having ar
rived last night. He will spend two
or three days in the city.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13
ness of several weeks Funeral and
burial were held Monday.

The Paragould Trust Company is
displaying the large eagle that was
killed south Of the city by John
McFall several weeks ago. The bird,
measuring six feet FROM tip to tip
was sent to taxidermist in st.
Louis, where it was very artistic
ally mounted The Trust Company
has the mounted specimen station
ed at the top Of landing of the
stairway that leads to the balcony.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Miss LaRue Davis, of Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, only weighed 70 pounds
After taking three bottles of Tan
lac, she now weighs over 100 pounds
and IL enjoying the best OF health
I.acRey Drug Co.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. George Thiel is in receipt Of
a message from her brother, Thur
mon Atkins, in Memphis, stating
that he underwent a successful OPP
GRAFTON at st, Joseph's hospital re-
Gently and is getting along favorably
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

John Evans, aged Is, of Kennett,
was brought to the local hospital
Monday and underwent an operation
for appendicitis.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. f. B. Byers of Gainesville
spent this morning here on busin 9ss.
She stated that she has purchased
the old home place, formerly owned
by DIR. Webb, consisting of about IS
acres of land.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Special lot OF secondhand cloth
ing. Excellent condition, almost
good as new, thoroughly renovated.
Great bargains. French Dry Clean
ers. Claude McHaney. %21
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

Mrs. L. d. Murphy left yesterday
morning for Bonita, La, in response
to a message announcing the illness
OF her husband. Mr. Murphy had
gone there two weeks ago where
he accepted position.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

R. T. Phelps, who fell Monday
afternoon and sustained q broken
hip, is at the local hopital to re-
ceive treatment Mr.. Phelps stated
that no was walking around at his
home at Arbyrd when he stumbled
and fell He was brought to this
city Monday night.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

w "A. Branch has sold his inter
est in the grocery firm of Branch
& Farrell to his partner, j. B. Far
rell, and retires from the business.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-13

A marriage license has been is
sued to Henry Batten and Miss
Beatrice Huckabay, both of Marpa-
duke.