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The Little River news., 1922-04-01
WILSON NOT IN POLITICS
Former President Declines Invitation
 t0 Discuss Current Issues.

Chicago, March 29-Ex-P President Woodrow Wilson has declined to dis cuss current political issues, in re- spofse to an Invitation to do so sent by Palmer D. Edmunds, past com mander of local post of the Ameri- can Legion ard chairman of the ser vice mems organization of the regular Democratic organization. The former president i'll reply to MT. Edmunds, however, makes declaration of his belief "that we shall very soon indeed wipe away the ugly record We made in failing tC fulfill the objects for which our gallant fought"
 Certainly service men above al others are qualified to express their devotion cf the principles to believe in," says the latter to MT. Edmunds.
 It was for those very principles that they offered their lives. For mv own part l believe those principles tc te in themselves so powerful tha; no political inCLess or iniquity can defeat their triumph I believe that triumph .o be immediately at hlnI, and that We shall very soon inc ec1 wipe away the record We mace III failing to fiii!l the objects for wn,cb our gallant comrades fought
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
BERRY PROSPECTS GOOD
Jefferson County tO Market $10,OO0
 Worth, It Is Estimated.

Pine Bluff, March 29.-The Jeffer- son county strawberry crop, which will be put on the market within the next two weeks, will pay the growers approximately $1O,OOO, it was said to-
 day. The product of about 25 acres will be marketed in nearby cities. It is estimated that about 5000 crates will be produced. Prices paid for last years crop were $S.50 per crate, and ii is believed that this years prices will be higher. Top prices on the Jefferson county crop will net a. bout $1S,000. About 100 acres were planted to strawberries this year, but only fourth of these will be mar keted. It is planned to gradually in- crease the acreage and to make the first carload shipment next year. AS Pine Bluff is located, as to seasons, between the Louisianan and Missouri- Judsonia seasons it is said that sev- eral Easter ~snd Northern buyers will come an the fruit.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
BUSINESS OUTLOOK GOOD
Rogers Merchants and Farmers in
 Optimistic Mood.

Rogers. March 29.-Merchants and dealers in farm supplies here report an optimistic spirit among their farm- CT patrons, yet careful and cautious buying is still the rule with them. Local banks are making an effort to keep money out of speculative chan nels and make it available to the farmers.
 Yesterday was the most sue .essful salesday of the season. A large crowd was in town all day, and trade was brisk. One store was compelled to employ extra clerks. The McNeil Auto Company sold four new cars during the day.
 Farmers say there is splendid season" in the ground. Just about the right amount of rain has been fall ing and plenty of early pasture is in promise
 Of the apple varieties heavy bloom is assured, but the Ben Davis apples will be light, especially in those or chards which were neglected last year.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
Negro Uses 3O=3O
 But Misses Target

Jesse Turner, a negro, took four or five shots at another negro named Collins Thursday morning near the K. c. s. depot and nearer the Texas Pro- duce Company's house. Collins was fleeing toward the produce house when manager c. A. Bishop in line with the fire gave the ord: 1T to cease firing Collins was not hit and Turn CT was arrested and placed in jail. The cause of the shooting has not been in- vestigated, but it is thought that Turner must have been angry about something. Since the 3O-30 bullet will penetrate armor plate or three foot tree promiscous shooting on the streets is rather dangerous to the public.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
CAMP PIKE WILL
 NOT BE JUNKED
Bids Will Be Received Tomorrow Only for Quartermaster
 Stores.

Little Rock, March 29-There is no disposition on the part of the govern ment to junk Camu Pike, it was said by H. L. Remmel yesterday upon his return from Washington, D. C., where, with other Arkansans, he con ferred with the secretary of war on the disposition of the camp and ob- tained transfer of all the grounds and half the buildings to the state for state guard purposes. An unofficial rumor current yesterday that the buildings are to be sold to the highest bidder as junk was denied.
 Both MT. Remmel and ex-Governor George W. Donaghey, members of a local syndicate which had intended bidding on the camp, yesterday said that while bids will be received by the government tomorrow for surplus quartermaster and other supplies, the buildings never had been advertised, and no official announcement of their future disposition has been made, ex- cept that half of them will become the property of the state of Arkansas. MT. Remmel and MT. Donaghey, as representatives of their syndicate, went to Washington in December to make an offer for the entire camp. Governor McRae, however, had taken up with the secretary of war the transfer of the camp to the state for military purposes, and it was decid- ed not to sell the camp, although bids were asked for surplus material now in the warehouses.
 The material, MT. Remmel said, con- sists largely of clothing, office equip ment, etc, and because of the fact that there is no ready market avail able for these stores, the local syndi- cate has decided not to bid. The ma terial probably cost about $3,000,000 originally, but it's junk value is said to be not more than S250,000.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
ORDER COTTON TRADING PROBE
Trade Commission Instructed by Sen.
 ate to Make Investigation.

Washington, March 29.-An investi- gation by the Federal Trade Commis- sion into the cause of the present de- pressed price of cotton and into the operation of cotton exchanges were ordered under a resolution by Senator Dial, Democrat, South Carolina, adop- ted today by the Senate.
 The commission is to inquire into methods of operating cotton ex- changes and to decide whether their trading is fair, just and legal The commission also is called upon to make recommendation if remedial legislation is deemed necessary in connection with cotton trading.
 The resolution calls upon the com- mission to ascertain the world cotton consumption for the last three years imports and exports by the United States and the number of future con- trects, together with the amount oi cotton delivered on contracts.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
FRUIT CROP PROSPECTS GOOD
Indications Point to Record Harvest
 in the Ozark Region.

Fort Smith, March 29.-Telegraphlc reports received here from fruit growers and experts in the Ozark fruit section today state that the l922 crop is absolutely assured and that prospects for the largest fruit pro duction in history is indicated. Fail ure of frost and a drop intemperature predicted by weather experts to materialize gives fruit growers cause for much jubilation, This years crop is now estimated at from two and a half to three and half million dol lars.
 The lowest temperature in the fruit producing section was at Bentonville, Rogers and Prairie Grove. the mercu- ry registering Al degrees above zero at 2 D. m. yesterday Rains through l. out the section was reported today and the forecast for tomorrow is a further rise in temperature. Reports from all the fruit sections are to the effect that the trees are now budding and that the berry crop is also in the ripening stage and will be the larg- est in history.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01

Presbyterian MBall tea mheld Flee
 A meeting of the Presbyterian ball players held a meeting Thursday af- ternoon at the Lindsay store and elected the following officers:
 Manager H. H. Orton.
 Captain of team Roscoe Wood
 Executive committee. R. P. Lindsay. A. s. Fellows, and A. J. Russell.
 According to the officials of the Presbyterian team they expect to have a strong lineup this season, and no doubt they will play in their usual form
 As soon as all clubs have been or ganized, the executive committees Of each club will then meet and draft rules and regulations for the league.
 1t is planned to draw contracts for the regulation of the games and have each member sign the agreement this Sit is thought will end the many argu- mepts at each game.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 HOLDS AN ELECTION
Same Officers and Directors Named at Meeting Held Thursday
 Afternoon.

An open session of the Chamber of Commerce was held Thursday after- noon ill the office of Lon T. Jones for the purpose of electing new officers for the year. It was decided by a unanimous vote to elect the same di- rectors and to add two names to the list. The directors as they now stand |are:
 Geo. Briant, Lon T. Jones, R. M Bone, A. E. Waters, H. H. Orton F. M. Graves, H. L. Poland, Homer Welch, R. P Lindsay, A. J. Russell, IS. J. Meyer, R. L. Boyer, Jr.. w. I. Joyner The directors elected the same officers as follows: Geo, Briant president; Lon T. Jones, secretary :: R. M. Bone, treasurer.
 Many things of interest were dis cussed at this meeting, and one of the propositions was to issue a monthly advertising circular to be distributed in the Ashdown trade territory. bringing the farmer and the merchant to better understanding. Commit tees were appointed and will report at an early date.
 It was also decided to invite the executives of the Farm Bureau to meet with the Chamber of Commerce land to discuss their affairs in com mon. It is planned to serve lunche- On to this body, and all members of the Chamber of Commerce will be requested to attend This date will be named at an early date.
 The Chamber of Commerce is plan ming many things for this year, and no doubt that great things can be accomplished if each man will attend the meetings and do their part
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
Reads Many Verses in Bible.

Hicks, March 31.-(Special) )-The Hicks Sunday School has been racing in Bible contest for the last three months. The one reading the most verses was to be awarded prize of a nice Bible with their name en- graved in gold letters On the back. The faithful winner proved to be lit tie Ray Ansley, winning by reading 17,O4O verses more than any other reader. He read 40,900 verses the last week. Our next best reader was Dovie Jean, reading only 21,1OO yer ses in the same length of time. This proves what Hicks Sunday School can do and has done.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
FARMER BADLY INJURED
Receives Broken Leg When Thrown
 From His Wagon.

Texarkana, March 29.-W. K. Came ron, aged 60, farmer living five miles southwest of town, was seriously in- jured last night while enroute home from the city when his wagon was run into by a heavy automobile, said to have been driven at high speed by a negro. Cameron was thrown out of his wagon and one of his legs was broken between the knee and ankle. He was otherwise painfully cut and bruised in. several places. The iden- tity of the negro is said to be known, but no arrest has been made.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
TO STUDY ARCTIC
 REGION IN PLANES
Amundsen Arrives to Prepare for EX- peditiOn Into Frozen North. To
 Drift Across Pole.

New York. March 2S.-As fascinat- ing as a tale by Jules Verne is the plan for aerial exploration of the roof of the world" sketched today in full for the first time by Capt. Roald Amundsen, discoverer of the south pole.
 Arriving from Norway on the Stay angerfjord, the explorer plunged at once to the work of orgariging the expedition which sails June 1, from Seattle, to drift across the North pole |-an expedition which Amundsen eX- poets will revolutionize polar explor- ation and provide a short cut to in- valuable scientific knowledge.
 The expedition which sails this time for the north pold will not be like those which have preceded it. Its vis- ion will not be confined to few miles on either side of the ship, but from the air it will be able to take in at a glance objects 200 miles away.
 It will not be for years cut off from touch with the outside world, leaving friends and relatives to wonder if the Northland has smashed in it's icy fist the hardy adventurers who encroach on it's fastness. Instead, it will talk by radio four times a day with Wash ington, and when it returns in three or five years it will know what the civilized world has been doing dur ing its absence.
 Means New Charts.
 It will not have spent years chart ing merely narrow strip, but with the aid of aviation will be able to chart 1,OO0,O0O square miles, sketch ing the currents of the air as we'll as those of the sea. For centuries scien- lists have believed that curr .nts of the north pole have been responsible for climatic phenomena in the part of the world in which civilized man lives, and Amundsen hopes to accom- plish with his airplanes on a five-year voyage what would take forty years, millions of dollers and many lives if only ships and dog sleds were en- ployed.
 It is upon his two airplanes that Amundsen pins his chief hopes, and it was upon one of them that he focused his attention as soon as he stepped ashore today.
 Hardly had he landed than he hast ened to a conference with John M Larsen, governor of the Aeronautic- al Chamber of Commerce of America After luncheon came the announce ment that the larger of the two planes selected by the explorer will be the all-metal Larsen monoplane which on December 29, flying over Mineola, l.. l., in zero weather, estab- lished the worlds record for continu- ous flying of 26 hours, 19 minutes and 35 seconds.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
LOWER RATES ALLOWED
l. (. C. Holds Reductions In Missis.
 sippi Valley Justified.

Washington, March 9.-Mississippi valley railroads were found to be jus tified today by the Interstate Com merce Commission in decreasing rates from Chicago territory on freight destined to the Pacific coast via Gulf ports and the Panama canal. The order of suspen ion which the commission issued against the new schedule and which prevented the lower charges from becoming effec- the railroads were allowed to continue the lower rates after April l
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
BROTHERS CONVICTED
Renmal and Kirk Watson Found
 GMilty of First Degree Murder.

Murfreesboro, March 29-Rennlal and Kirk Watson, P and 23 years old respectively, today were found guilty of first degree murder for the killing December 31, last, of Ernest Young, 22, and both were sentenced to life Imprisonment in the peniten- tiary.
 According to testimony the killing grew out of a quarrel over farm wagon. Young was fired upon from ambush.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
POSTPONE DATE
 OF TAX PENALTY
Governor McRae Grants Extension of From April 10th to
 June 9th.

Little Rock, March Ex-Governor McRae yesterday extended the time for payment of taxes without penalty to June 5, issuing a proclamation similar to one issued last year for the same purpose. Ordinarily penalty would attach April 10. The governor pointed out that his proclamation was not for the purpose of extending the time for the payment of taxes, but for the postponement of the date on which the penalty attaches.
 Following is the proclamation:
 T, Thomas c. McRae, governor of the state of Arkansas, believing that it will be helpful to many taxpayers, and not hurtful to the state, counties, municipalities, and school districts, by virtue of the authority in me vest ed, do hereby proclaim. request and direct CD That the tax collectors of the several counties in this state shall not collect from the persons, firms, and corporations who owe county municipal. state and school taxes, the 10 per centum penalty authorized by Section 1OO66 of Crawford & Moses Digest; (2) Nor shall they collect from such persons, firms and corpor- ations who may owe such taxes the 25 per centum penalty that shall be assessed by the county clerks against lands and lots returned as delinquent for the nonpayment of taxes thereon under Section 1OO83 of Crawford x Moses Digest of the statutes of Ar kansas, if the taxes and costs are paid on or before the fifth days of June, 1922.
 "The purpose of this proclamation is not to extend the time for the pay n1ent of taxes, nor to prevent the fn- al collection of the penalties for the nonpayment thereof, nor to interfere with the advertisement and sale Of property for the nonpayment of taxes, costs and penalties, as provided by law, but is only to extend the time for the assessment and collection or all the penalties denounced by law for the nonpayment of county, munic- ipaf. state and school taxes; and l hereby proclaim, request and direct that if all the said taxes and costs
 due on any tract of land or lot, shall not be paid on or before said fifth sslay of June, 1922, the same shall be sold for the payment of the taxes, cost and penalty, as if this proclamation had not been issued
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
Steele We'll Was Down
 1925 Feet Friday

The report from the Steele test early Friday morning was that it was down 1925 feet and good progress was being made. The drill is being fol- lowed closely by the casing. Early in the week a cave was had in the lower part of the well, which had to be drilled out, causing a slight delay. The progress of the well at this time is being watched closely.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
SEVERE HAILSTORM
Stones Large as Walnuts Fall at
 Heayener. Okla.

Heavener, Okla, Mar. 29.-One of the severest hailstorms experienced in 10 years visited this section at 4 o'clock this morning, doing much damage to gardens and fruit. It lasted about 20 minutes. Stones as large as walnuts were picked up. The storm was followed by a heavy rain for several hours, with high winds.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
School Contests.

Locksburg, March 29.-The Sevier county school contest will be held at Horatio Friday. The schools which will compete are Locksburg. Horatio, DeQueen, Gillham and Melrose.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
RADISH SHIPMENTS BEGIN
From zoo to 1000 Barrels Will G0
 Out From TeXarkana.

Texarkana, March 29.-SMpmehts of radishes from this territory IS under way. It is estimated that from 700 to 1000 barrels will be shipped this season from the early crop, all of good grade and quality. The pres e.,+ Ret price f. o. b, Texarkana is lrrel. Each barrel is said to cf Nerage of 30 punches with
The Little River news., 1922-04-01

Sheriff Bob Pierce stated Wednes- day that his office would cooperate with the wishes of the governor and would keep the books open until the 5th of June for the payment of taxes.
The Little River news., 1922-04-01
New Legion Post.

Locksburg, March 29.-A post of the American Legion was organized here Monday night with 15 members.
 he D. M. Maxwell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-06
New Corporations

The office Of the attorney general
has approved the certificates Of in
corporation Of the following new cor
porations:
The II. F. Twombley Company, Or
ganized at Augusta, to deal in musi-
cal wares and merchandise; capital
stock. $4,000, all of which is common
stock; nothing paid in; par value,
800; shares subscribed, three; direc-
tors, Thaddeus B. Roberts (presi-
denD, Augusta; Herbert +. Twom-
bley, (treasurer), Geneva B. Twom-
bley (clerk). Gardiner.
The Hampden and Newburg Light
& Power Company, organized at
Bangor, to deal in electricity; capital
stock, $4,000, of which $4,000 is
common and 100000 preferred stock;
nothing paid in; par value, $40;
shares subscribed, nine; directors, C.
A. Mason (president), E. L. Ham
mond (treasurer), r. L. Smith
(clerk), George A. Low. f. p. Chase,
George II. Goodell, Hampden; Ed
ward f. j. Luce, Newburg.
The Vasques-Correas Corporation,
organized at Portland, to conduct a
general importing and exporting
business; capital stock, 5000 shares
Of no par value; nothing paid in: di-
rectors, r. l.. Johnson (presidentD, A.
Il. Farnham (clerk), Portland NJ. f.
Foster (treasurer), South Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-06

! have bought the Nolncy Thomv
farm. ana commenced moving y
day.
Mrs. Harden Erskine arrived 4
Howard, Il. l.. To pass her vaca
with her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs.
Luce.
1t is said that Mr.. and Mrs.
oNton have bought \. ". Leonl
fam in Morrill,.
Roy Luce, Of Lawrence, Alien
Phcrson and daughter Marguc
ind Allcn Rose of BroCkton are gu
% Mr.. and Mrs. +. 4. Luce.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Perley G. Allen
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Nor
in Belfast.
Mrs. Oramandcl Morse and child
were Sunday guests OF her faa
Daniel Walker. in Freedom.
Mrs. Emma g. Cushman. Miss .
sic. Harold T., Helen. Caroline, y
garet and Pearl Cushman. were $
day visitors at s. J.. BOWERS b
in Palermo.
Mrs Nolncy and II. J Thomr'
Of Belfast, were Sunday guests Of
and Mrs. G. Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-06
Black Theatres Go
To Famous Players

Rockland, Ne. July 5-An
nounccment Of much importance
the motion picture world was n
here Tuesday by Alfred s. Ba
president Of tho Black New Eng
Theatres, Inc, who stated that bel
his brother. John 4. Black. OF
New York Stock Exchange, have
their half interest in the Black q
Germ 10 the Famous Playcrs-lA
Corporation. which now Scntroli
entire circuit.
Involved in this deal Is the coz
Of 50-odd motion picture houses
OF which are located In the New !
land States except one theatre
Utica. y. y. Although he re'
from the presidency and further
ticipation as an owner. Mr. D.
will remain for the time beng
the Famous Players Lasky Corp
ton in an advisory capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-06

Henry A. shsrsy. Jr, directing the
enforcement Of the motor vehicle
laws under the supervision Of the
state highway commission. Wednes-
day announced the revocation Of the
following automobile operators IL
censss. all for driving vehicle while
IN an intoxicated condition:
License Number e0.oo2: issued to
Edward j. McPhee OF Bethel.
License Number 1874 issued to
Joseph II. DUDE Of Lewiston (chauf-
faur.)
License Number 1858; issued to
Charles p. Butler OF Biddeford
(chauffeur)
License Number 1855; issued to
Joseph Tardiff Of st. Agatha.
License Number 4,227; Issued to
Charles w. Newcombe Of Lewiston.
License Number 4s,73o; issued to
Alvin c. scribner OF Norway.
License Number s7,195; issued to
william II. Fletcher OF Hermon.
License Number s0,19s; issued to
Carl v. Libby Of Westbrook.
License Number 55.7sl; issued to
Joseph Doshane, Jr., Of Greenville
Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-06
ROME

Mrs. Rose Martin is visiting her sis
tiers in Oakland for few weeks.
Isabelle, Louise and Mildred Trask
OF Waltham, Mass, are visiting at
their home in town for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Watson motored
to Limerick to visit Mrs. Watson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Plaisted, last
week.
Mrs. Matilda Watson is visiting her
son. Allie Watson, and his family in
New Sharon.
The all-day Grange meeting held in
the town hall on Saturday, June "a,
was a decided success.
Beatrice X. Furber Of New Sharon
has returned tc her home after, a
weeks visit in the family Of George
LeBaron.
Ethel Tracy, who underwent an oper-
alton at the Franklin Hospital at
Pennington, is gaining.
Harold Blaisdell has returned home,
after few days visit with his friend.
Rciand Currier. Of Chesterville.
The Eddie Erickson Royal Comedy
Co. will show at the Rome town hall
on Tuesday evening. July H.. Eddie
Erickson has been here before. and
every one was very much pleased with
his show,