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Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Baptists of Hope and surrounding
territory, comprising the Hope Asso-
ciation of Baptist churches, will hold
a Redemption Rally at the First Bap-
It's church in that city on Thursday,
March 23rd., at which a number of
notable speakers will deliver address
ses and which is expected to be large
ly attended. The program will be as
follows:
1. Devotional, 10 to 1890 a. m.
Pastor j. H. Coleman, Of Magnolia.
2. Objectives in our Redemption
Campaign, 1890 to IL a. M, Pastor
J. H. Coleman.
8. Gods Sacred Tenth, II to 1880
a. M, Pastor l.. M, Keeling, of
Stamps.
4. Singing Campaign Song, 11;9O to
11:40 a. m. ' a.
5. Need for Soul Winning and Re-
vival of Spirituality, 11:40, to 1920,
DR.. H. L. Winburn, of Arkadelphia.
Dinner.
6. Devotional, to 2:30 p. m.
z. Baptist Advance, 2:30 to 3 p. m.
Pastor CASTOR W. Duncan, of Hope.
8. Women and $75,000,000 Cam
paign 3 to $3.50 p. M, Mrs. J. G. Jack
son, of Little Rock.
0. The Whitening Harvest, $3.50 to
p. M, DR.. R. 7. Bryan, of China.
Adjourn.
10. Devotional 1880 to 7:45 p. m.
II. calling Out the Called" 7:45
to 8:15 p. M, DR.. H. L. Winburn.
II. What the Campaign Includes,
S:15 to 9 p. M, DR.. R. 7. Bryan.
Adjournment.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance of the authority and directions
contained in the decretal order of the
Chancery Court of Hampstead County,
made and entered on the 18th day of
March. 1922, in a certain cause mo.
740) then pending therein between
]. C. Burke, complainant, and Geo.
McGill, ct ux, defendants, the un-
dersigned, as Commissioner Of said
Court. will offer for sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
front door or entrance of the County
Courthouse, in which said Court is
held, in the County of Hampstead,
within the hours prescribed by law
for judicial sales, on
Saturday, the Sth day of Apr, 1922
the following described real estate
to-wft:
An undivided one-ninth Q-9) inter-
terest in and to the West half of
Southeast quarter of Section 27,
Township 10 South. Range "a West,
containing 80 acres, more or less,
in Hampstead County, Arkansas.
Terms of Sale: On a credit of three
months, the purchaser being required
to execute a bond as required by law
and the order and decree of said court
in said cause, with approved security,
bearing interest at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum from date of sale un-
mum from date of sale until paid, and
lien being retained on the premises
sold to secure the payment of the pur-
chase money.
Given under my hand this 7th day
Of March, 1922.
L. F. HIGGASON,
1878. Com'r. in Chancery.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance of the authority and directions
contained in the decretal order of the
Chancery Court Of Hampstead County,
made and entered on the 7th day of
March. 1922, in a certain cause (No.
S13) then pending therein between
The Hampstead County Bank &
Trust Company. complainants, and
Roy Green, ct al, defendants, the un-
dersigned, as Commissioner OF saiG
Court will offer for sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
front door or entrance of the County
Courthouse, in which said Court is
held, in the County of Hampstead,
within the hours prescribed by law
for judicial sales, on
Saturday, the 9Th day of Apr, 1922,
the following described real estate
to-wit:
The West half of the the Southwest
quarter of Section 35, Township Ia
South, Range "a West, containing 80
acres, more or less, in Hampstead
County, Arkansas.
Terms of Sale: On a credit of three
months, the purchaser being required
to execute bond as required by law
and the order and decree of said court
in said cause, with approved security,
bearing interest at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum from date of sale un-
mum from date of sale until paid, and
a lien being retained on the premises
sold to secure the payment of the pur-
chase money.
Given under my hand this 7th day
Of March, 1922.
L. F. HIGGASON,
1878. Com'r. in Chancery.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
AIElSEsESISlEBEISIslsIS lEASIslIssslsE ElslsEss
W Local and Personal
ENHNMlsIFIsISElEEsIs lsBsEsIsEElEEsEslsls

Mrs. Wilton City visited Hope on
Thursday.
Mr.iJ. T. Garner made a business
trip to ozan Tuesday.
Mrs. W. P. Agee of Hope is visiting
her husband here this week.
Our white goods are going fast
Are you getting your share?
Miss Clara Yarberry Of Blevins is
visiting her brother, Mr.. Jesse Var
berry.
Our White Goods Sale is big sue
cess-Come and get your share of the
bargains.
Miss Mary Arnold of Hope, county
probation officer, was in Washington
Thursday.
Mr.. John Gorham and Mr.. James
Self of McCaskill were visitors here
Wednesday.
Mrs. John Wepfer of Nashville is
visiting her father, DR.. T. ]. Garner
here this week.
Miss Chloe Toilet of Nashville
spent the weekend with her neice,
Miss Ara Lewis.
Have you attended the White Goods
Sale at W. ]. johnson & Cos? You
can't afford to miss it.
Mrs. T. Y. Williams entertained the
Bridge Club at her home on Franklin
street Thursday evening.
The date of the DeAnn play, billed
here for Saturday night, has been
cancelled because of illness.
Mr.. Latimer, Representing Hamil-
t,n-Brown Shoe Co., was in the city
the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Ross Gillespie of Hope spent
Saturday afternoon in the city, the
guest of Mrs. Joe A. Wilson.
Messrs. James and A. L. Props Of
Columbus were here Tuesday az the
meeting of the Educational Board.
Miss Annie Rhodes of Blevins and
Miss Mabel Self of McCaskill are
here taking the teachers examination.
Mrs. T. ]. Garner left Wednesday
for Harrington, Texas, where she will
spend a month with her son, C. W.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance Of the authority and directions
contained in the decretal order of the
Chancery Court Of Hampstead Coun-
ty, made and rntered on the Sth day
March, 1922, in a certain cause (No.
1861 then pending therein between c.
A. Atkins, complainant, and Mrs. Lou
Robson, ct al, defendants, the ur-
dcrsigned as Commissioner of said
Court, will offer for sale at public
vendue to the highest bidder, at the
front door or entrance of the Citizens
National Bank, Hope, Arkansas, in
the County of Hampstead, with the
hours prescribed by law for Judicial
sales, on
Saturday, the LIST day Of Apr, 1922,
the following described real cstare,
t1.wit:
The South half of Lot Q, Block 10,
Wells Addition to Hope, Arkansas:
also Lots and A, Block B, r. y.
Whites Addition to said City of
Hope, Arkansas, in Hampstead
County, Arkansas.
TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of
three months, the purchaser being re-
quired to execute a bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said Court in said cause, with ap-
proved security, bearing interest at
the rate Of 10per cent per annum from
date of sale until paid, and lien be-
ing retained on the premises sold to
secure the payment of the purchase
money.
Given under my hand this 9Th day
of March, 1922.
L. F. HIGGASON,
1872. Com'r. in Chancery.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce
CHESLEY NJ. WALKER of Water
Creek t wnship as a candidate for
Tax Assessor of Hampstead County,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic Primary election.
We are authorized to announce
A. VAN WARE of DeRoan township
as a candidate for Tax Assessor of
Hampstead County, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic Primary.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
WARNING ORDER

No. 1888. In the Chancery Court
Of Hampstead County, Ark.
Joe Henry Brown, Plaintiff,
VS..
Addie Brown, Defendant.
The Defendant, Addie Brown, is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plant of the Plaintiff, Joe Henry
Brown.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
said court this 3lst day of JAN, 1922.
l.. F. HIGGASON, Clerk.
By F. Y. Trimble, d. C.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
Colored Peoples Column
Edited by Belle S. Tyus

Misses Jersey Belle Johnson and
Emma Hughes visited their parents
at Ozan Saturday, returning to school
Monday morning.
Sam johnson of Hope visited rela-
tives here recently.
Mrs. NJ. L. Bullock went to Ozan
Saturday.
The Sth grade class of Haygood
Seminary regret very much to lose
Messrs. Calvin and Lanier William
son from their number. Farming time
is here now and several other studeits
have also left the school room to be-
gin work.
Mrs. Rhoda Petty has been serious
ly i'll recently but is said to be better
at this writing.
Mrs. Amelia Robinson is still un-
liable to use her hand after having re-
ceived injuries in a fall some weeks
ago.
Sunday, Mar. II, the remains of
Harrison Adams, brother of Fletcher
Adams of Texarkana, were brought
here for burial. After lingering sew
eral months of tuberculosis he died
Mar. 10th. Those accompanying the
remains to this place were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fletcher Adams, brother of the
deceased, Mrs. Mrs. Irene Houston,
sister; Miss Dorcus Adams, daughter;
Mrs. Ola Adams, wife and other rel
atives. Sympathy is extended the en-
tire family in their bereavement.
Prof. r. N. Bragg has been quite
sick recently but is much better now
and able to be at his post.
Misses Sophrenia and Verna Will
hanson went to Hope on business
Saturday.
Mr.. Floyd johnson of Columbus
was here Sunday to see his mother.
Mrs. Mary Hutchison, Mrs. Matte
johnson, Mrs. Maria Moses and Mr..
Walker Ferguson are on the sick list
this week.
Little Everlna French has return
ed to Haygood Seminary after hav-
ing spent a few weeks at Ozan with
relatives.
Rev. Hall who resides in Glow, Ark.
and is Presiding Elder of the TT.
Smith District of the NJ. E. Church
was in town on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Della Huntley was called to
Little Rock by telegram W ednesday
Of last week on account of the Sc
rious illness of her grandmother who
died shortly after she arrived there.
Mr.. II. W. Ferguson and family
nave NOV ! 20 his fa'm a few miles
from town. He said his mother is
much improved after a lingering i'll
ness.
Sunday afternoon at A O'Clock at
the c. NJ. E. Church the members of
the Epworth League wall p.nder a
program in which the public is cor
daily Invited to witness. The Junior
choir will furnish most of the music
for the occasion.
The custom of "Clean up Week" is
to be commended. In the past it has
been helpful to our community in gen.
eral. With the coming Of spring ones
mind and attention should naturally
turn TO his premises and without be-
ing ordered to do so, proceed TO put
things in more wholesome condition.
The health and happiness of our fam
lilies depend very largely upon a strict
compliance of the above.
According to some of the very re-
cent happenings around here, we find
ourselves living in an age of "Do
Right" or Light a Shuck." Let US
all take due notice and be always
found on the safe side of every ques-
ton.
Dictum Sapienti Sat est.
Mr.. Green McElroy of Route 2,
was in town on business Wednesday.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COOPERATIVE HOG
SHIPMENT PLANNED

County Agent w. Homer Pigg an
nounces that a cooperative shipment
Of hogs will be made from Hope next
week. Market reports show that hogs
are selling on the st. Louis market
for Sl100 per hundred and better and
those who have hogs for sale can
reealize a considerable saving by SELL
ing on this plan.
Farmers wishing to participate in
this shipment should communicate
with the county agent not later than
Saturday of this week.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COUNTY AND PROBATE CLERK

We are authorized to announce
CHAS. NJ. LEWIS of Washington as
candidate for County and Probate
Clerk of Hampstead County, subject
&C the Democratic Primary Election.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of MRS. IDA ELLIS of
Ozan for County and Probate Clerk
of Hampstead County, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
We are authorized to announce
CAREY T. HANCHEY of Water
Creek Township as candidate for
County and Probate Clerk of Hemp
stead County in the August, 1922,
Democratic Primary election.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
WARNING ORDER

No. 531. In the Circuit Court of
Hampstead County. Ark.
Oil City Iron Works, Plaintiff,
VS..
J. C. Broyles, Defendant.
The Defendant, J. C. Broyles, is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the com
plant Of the Plaintiff, Oil City Iron
Works.
Witness my hand and the seal Of
this court this 4th day Of March, 1922.
L. F. HIGGASON, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

We are authorized to announce j..
F. JOHNSON of Saline Township for
County and Probate Judge of Hemp
stead County, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary election.
We are authorized to announce
JNO. L. WILSON as a candidate for
County and Probate Judge of Hemp
stead County, shbject to the action Of
the August, 1922, Democratic Primary
election.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
WARNING ORDER

No. 90l. In the Chancery Court Of
Hampstead County, Ark.
Richard A. Mckenzie, Plaintiff,
VS..
Annie Mckenzie, Defendant.
The Defendant, Annie Mckenzie, is
warned to appear in this court with
in thirty days and answer the COM
plant of the Plaintiff, Richard A,
Mckenzie.
Witness my hand and seal Of said
court this 14th day of March, 1922.
L. +. HIGGASON, Clerk.
By +. Y. Trimble, d. C.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
Judge,

When the BOWELS are costive the
waste matter ferments, producing a
q seous condition that is disagraeable
To remove the impurities quickly, a
dose of Herbine is needed. 1t does
the work thoroughly and pleasantly.
Price, 60c. Sold by Bates Drug Co.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
N o T I c E
Memphis, Dallas & Gulf Railroad
Company.

Memphis, Dallas & Gulf Railroad
Company hereby gives notice that on
February II, 1922, it filed with the
Interstate Commerce Commission at
Washington, d. c., its application for
a certificate Of public convenience and
necessity to abandon its line of rail
road in the Counties of Pike, Garland.
Montgomery, Clark, Dallas, Howard
and Hampstead, State of Arkansas, a
total distance of 85.40 miles.
MARTIN WALSH, Receiver.
Memphis, Dallas & Gulf R'y Co.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
State of Arkansas,

State of Arkansas,
County of Hampstead, SIS.
We, R. C. Stuart, President, and A.
L. Props, Cashier, of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement it true to the best
of our knowledge and belief.
R. C. STUART, President
A. L. PR0PPS, Cashier.
Attest. S. Wilson, C. C. Stuart,
David Wilson, E. NJ. DeloDey.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of Mar, 1922.
Edward Shepperson, N. P.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
Announcements
For REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce J.
e. PURkINS Of Hope as a candidate
for Representative of Hampstead Co.
in the state Legislature, subject to the
action of the voters in the August,
1922, Democratic Primary election.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
State of Arkansas,

State of Arkansas,
County Of Hampstead, SIS,
We, F. d. Barrow, President, and D.
o. Blizzard, Cashier, of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement it true TO the best
of our knowledge and belief.
F. D. BARROW, President.
D. o. BLIZZARD, Cashier.
Attest-W. F. Robins, D. o. Biz
-erd, B A. Barrow.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of Mar, 1929.
E. Haselman, N. p.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Report of the Condition of
BANK OF 0ZAN
Ozan, Hampstead County, Ark.
At the Close of Business Mar. 10,
1922.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17
Report of the Condition of
WASHINGTON STATE BANK

Washington, Hampstead Co., Ark,
at the close of Business Mar 10, 1922.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

State of Arkansas,
County of Hampstead, IS.
We, C. N. Trimble, President, and
J. w. Butler, Cashier, of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the obove statement is true to the
best of our knowledge and belief
C. N. TRIMBLE, President
J. W. BUTLER, Cashier.
Attest: C. N. 'Trimble, J. W. Butler,
L. F. Monroe.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Garner.
Mrs.Kate Holt entertained tha Pres
byterian Ladies Aid auxiliary at her
home on Carroll street Thursday af-
ternoon.
Miss Pearl Yarberry of Blevins has
entered the Washington High School.
She is staying at the home of Rev.
W. H. Stingley.
Messrs. V. NJ. England, Geo. John
son, Early McWilliams and J. 3.
Beckwith of Shower Springs were bus
ness visitors Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Gatlin went
TO Ozan Wednesday afternoon to at
tend a meeting of the Ozan auxiliary
Woman's Missionary Society.
The White Goods sale at W. j.
johnson G. Cos is the talk of the
town. Don't Yet the closing date
Wednesday, Mar. %, come without at
tending.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Y. Trimble
went to Texarkana Wednesday night,
where Mr.. Trimble underwent an op-
GRAFTON for tonsilitis yesterday. The
operation is reported to have been
entirely successful.
Mrs j. E. Gold and infant daugh-
ter, Julia Kathryn, returned Wednes-
day from Texarkana, where Mrs. Gold
was summoned to the bedside o, her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Stewart. She left
the latter very much improved.
Watch your children for symptoms
.f ,nr....,,nn rrhnnr I,r,dnrt,n i-,o Tho hnltn
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Watch your children for symptoms
of worms. They undermine the health
and breed sickness. Use Whites
Cream Vermifuge. 1t expels worms
and restores health and vigor. Price,
35c. Sold by Bates Drug Co.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Report of the Condition of
BANK OF MBUS
Columbus, Hampstead County, Ark.
At the Close Of Business Mar. 10,
1922.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts............$69, ,824.42
Loans on Real EGtate...... 15,94707
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured ................................ 124.76
Other Bonds and Securities,
Including State Warrants,
County and City Scrip. 4,821.77
Furniture and Fixtures. 4.002.72
Banking House 5,10524
Other Real Estate. 1919
Cash ms.............................. 319.73
Cash and Due from Reserve
BANKS .--.-.................-.-.-..--.. l0,3JJ.SZ
aTOIAL ..................--.- Sll1, 1855
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock, Paid Up......$25, 100000
Surplus Fund, Certified. 6,372.91
Undivided Profits, Net. 2,4S1.60
Bills Payablr ....................... 100000
Individual Deposits includ-
ing Public Funds. ,3S3.02
Time Certificates Of Dep. 14,366.99
Cashiers Checks .................... 588.84
TOTAL ...................... S117,143.36
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Mrs.Kate Holt entertained tha Pres
byterian Ladies Aid auxiliary at hel
home on Carroll street Thursday af
ternoon.
Washington telegraph., 1922-03-17

Mrs. T. ]. Garner left Wednesday
for Harlingen, Texas, where she will
spend a month with her son, C. W.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-10-24
Stalactites Give OFF
Music in Big New Cave

Wilmore, Oct. PA second
excursion was made into the
newly-discovered cave on the
Jake German farm by Logan
German, John Rhorer and Fred
Wardlow. who advanced four
miles without evidence that the
end was nearer than when they
entered. Dynamite is bel Il g
used to enlarge the narrow en-
trance. Stalactites and stalag-
mites abound. and in one cham
Der the stalactites give forth
musical sounds Ike from a giant
tuning fork. The cavern follows
a stream which disappears over
a deep declivity near the en-
trance. Arrangements are being
made for a complete exploration,
and the excited community be
lieves that a natural wonder ri
valing Mammoth Cave is a pos
sibility.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-10-24
CLAIMS She SAW
DOUBLE KILLING
(3y Associated Press)

New Brunswick, n. J., Oct. "a
The name Of a woman reputed
to have witnessed the double
murder of Rev. Edward Hall and
his choir singer, Mrs. Eleanor
Mills, became known today. She
is Mrs. Ann Gibson, who con-
ducts a farm several miles from
here. She said she was looking
for persons who pilfered her
crops at night on the night OF
the murder and says she saw two
men and two women in the field.
She bacame curious and halted.
After a moment Of loud talking
she heard a pistol shot and saw d
streak of flame. One OF the mel:
fell. A moment later she heard
four more shots and a woman
dropped. A man and a woman
stood over the slain couple, the
story continued. and the name OF
the man was spoken with horror
by the woman. Mrs. Gibson fled.
frightened.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-10-24
FORGET DRIVE
HERE ON NOVEMBER q

The annual Forget-Me-Not
drive by the Disabled American
Veterans of the World War will
be put on in Richmond on No
vember 4th. This drive is put OH
for the purpose Of aiding the dis
abled ex-soIdiers and to sustain
the organization in the way Ct
finance.
Chapter No. s which is the To-
cal organization, has appointed q
committee to carry out the plans
for the drive and flowers will be
offered at the least possible price
to all who wish to remember the
BOYS that made sacrifices during
the war. Permission has bene
granted for selling the flowers
and toys by the mayor of the
city to Anderson Bowling. the
chapter commander. AS yet the
plans are not complete, but are
being arranged by the committee,
of which J. R. Bastis is chairman,
with Sam King, Manford Kraft
and Clinton Fugate as members.
The flowers to be sold will be
blue forget-me-nots with figure
drawn on a tag emblematic Of the
day to accompany each bouquet.
The local chapter hopes to equal
any other chapter in the United
States in proportion to the size
Of Richmond and hope that each
person in town and the sur
rounding community will pur-
chase bouquet in memory Of
the boys who were unfortunate
during the perils of 1913.
The drive will nation wide and
the the local chapter hopes for
the full cooperation of the peo-
pie of Richmond in bringing the
drive here up to or beyond the
standard of other cities and COM
munities. Another editorial at a
later date will follow this one,
giving the full plans for the drive.
JOHN H. JENNINGS
Chapter Adjutant
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-10-24
PETITIONS FILED FOR
SCHOOL CANDIDATES
Four Prominent Citizens 0 !.
Ticket AS Protest Against
Boards Tax Raise

AS a protest on the part OF tax
PayerS of Richmond against the
action of the present City Board
of Education in raising the school
tax rate to $1.35, when the board
members had given their signed
promise not to raise it over 9Oc
on the 500 OF property, papers
have been filed placing the names
of four prominent citizens on the
election ballot against the four
members of the present board
who arc seeking reelection.
The four who are offered as
candidates for the people are
Henry B. Cosby, J. Hale Dean,
Miss Lucia Burnam and William
S. Brcaddus. All are citizens OF
the highest standing and taXpay-
ers. Their friends feel that they
may be relied upon to give the
school, interests OF Richmond ef-
fcient and progressive manage
ment, yet with economical busi-
ness methods. Their friends are
further confident that they may
be completely trusted at ali times
to realize the sanctity a2d i'm
Portance Of any promise they
may make to the taxpayers u
their official capacities, if they
are elected.
Friends OF these candidates or
this ticket" confidently expect
that if they are elected they will
secure a substantial reduction in
the school tax rate, which was
raised to $1.35 by the present
board.
The four members Of the pres
crt board who are seeking re-
election and therefore asking en-
dorsement of their official record
are John holland, ]. c. Chenault,
d. B. Mckinney and Mrs. Ada B.
Dunn. All are prominent and
well known citizens with many
personal friends.