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The Little River news., 1923-05-02
HOT SPRINGS TO BE HOST
 TO MEDICAL SOCIETY
Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting to Open Wednesday and Close With Elec-
 tion 4Nf Officers Friday.

Little Rock, April 2S.-The forty eighth annual meeting of the Arkan- sas Medical Society will be held at Hot Springs Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, according to an announcement yesterday by Dr. William R. Bathurst, secretary of the society.
 The registration desk will be lccat- ed in the corridor of the Majestic Ho- tel Members are requested to reglst- fer immediately upon arrival and re- ceive the official program and badges
 The House of Delegates of the so- ciety will convene at the Majestic. The meeting will be called to order by Dr Robert Caldwell of Little Rock, presl- dent of the society. At this meeting reports of various committees will be heard and the nominating committee will be named. The council of the Asociety will meet at noon Wednesday with a luncheon at the Majestic i'm mediately following adjournment of the morning session.
 The convention proper will begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Dr. Caldwell will call the meeting to order and will be followed by the Rev. Marion $. Monk pastor of the General Methodist church, who will deliver the invoca- tion. Mayor Harry A. Jones will wei come the convention on behalf of the city and Dr. E. M Mckenzie will de- liver the address of welcome for the profession. Dr. Morgan Smith of Lit tie Rock will deliver the response on behalf of he society.
 Dr. Caldwell will deliver the presl- dents annual address and will be fol- lowed by Dr. Jabez N. Jackson of Kan sas City, Mo-, who will deliver a pa her on cancer. Dr. William Engle- bach of St. Louis will follow with a talk on Results of Treatment of DuctIess Gland disorders His talk will be supplemented by lantern slide demonstrations.
 The presidents reception and an en- tertainment program will conclude Wednesdays program.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
THE REV. w. A. STEEL
Hot Springs Pastor Died Friday-Had
 Preached 42 Years.

The. Rev. William Abner Steel, ag- ed GA of Hot Springs died at the home of his brother, Rev. E.. R. Steel, at Little Rock Friday afternoon at o'clock. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Jett Latimer of De- Witt, a son, Hudson T. Steel of Stamps four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs w. c. Park of Lockesburg and Mrs w. H. Collins of DeQueen; also. by two brothers, Judge J. $. Steel of Lockes- burg and the Rev. E. R. Steel of Lit tie Rock.
 He was the pastor of the Park Ave- nue Methodist church at the time of his death, and was the oldest man on the active list in the Little Rock con ference. He served 42 years in the ministry, during which time he preached at nearly every station in this conference. His health began failing in January and since then he has been at his brothers home The burial took place at DeQueen Sun day afternoon
 Those who attended from this city were, A. F. and Geo. R. Steel, A. T. Collins, c. H. Park and A. D. DuLa- ney.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Oil Men Are Looking
 Situation Over

Two prominent oil men, F. B. Wood and c. w. Terry of Wortham, Texas, and also large oil operators in the Smackover field, are in the city look ing two propositions over in the east end of the county. A meeting was held with them and the Chamber of Com merce Tuesday morning. The men were placed in charge of A. E. Waters to be shown the immediate section they are interested in. They are here for business, and there may be some thing tangible to announce soon.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
BOARD TO SELL SHIPS
Asks Bids on Every Vessel on Its Reg
 iSter.

Washington,s April 2S.-Bids for pur- chase of all passenger and cargo ships on it's register on a basis of guaran- teed operation for a period of years ovu. prescribed routes, have been in- v,ted by the shipping Board in it's final effort to convey the government fleet to private ownership and operation.
 In announcing the invitation for bids returnable by May 2S, the board gave list of IS routes into which existing routes have been consolidated as those which would be given first consideration in the sale of ships.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Closes Successful School.

The school at Fomby school house eight miles east of here closed Friday afternoon, after very successful term of eight months, under the manage ment of Wade Welch as teacher. There is some talk of consolidating the Fey 'tonville, Blackaby, Red Bluff and Fom- by school, with Fomby as the location In doing this bus would be put in operation to transport the children liv- ing a long distance to the school.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Senior Play Was
 a Great Success

The Senior play, "The Arrival of Ted" was presented at the high school auditorium Monday night to a very large and appreciative audience. The play was well presented by the seniors, each showing that they had been trained we'll. The following took part: Phillip Collins, Irene Pitt man, Lucille Young, Ray Fenton, Madge Collins, Willard Wood, Jim Steel, Elizabeth Mobley, Louise Mer- rell. Junior Mills, Reva Bishop and Estes Johnston.
 It was announced that the com mencement sermon would be preach ed at the auditorium Sunday, May 13, by the Rev. Scott of Texarkana.
 R. s. Davis of Arden was in the city Monday.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
OWSLEY AT TEXARkANA
Delivers Address at Luncheon Given
 in His Honor at Noon.

Texarkana, April 27.-Alvin M. Ows- ley, national commander of tho Amer ican Legion, addressed an audience of about 250 at luncheon in his honor at the Huckins house, given by the local Legion post, at noon today.
 John R. Morris, commander of the local post, was postmaster. U. S. Senator Morris Sheppard made the address of welcome. Dr. l.. J. Komin- sky introduced State Commander Bod enhamer of Fl Dorado, who introduc- ed MT. Owsley.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Road Meeting at Richmond.

According to a notice published in this issue of the News a meeting ot persons interested in Road District No two will be held on Hay 18th at the school building at Richmond. The meeting is held to elect some new commissioners. It is under some new commissioners. It is under stood that the property owners of that section are planning to build the pro- posed road through Richmond to the river bottoms south and west
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Foreman Youth Makes Hit On Stage.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 25.-Tues- day and Wednesday nights Fort Worth was entertained by Gene Ellis, of Foreman, Arkansas, when he ap- peared in a college play directed by pr. Charles F. Kinney. Young Ellis received much applause after singing a number of popular songs and jig dancing. Gene is tke younger broth CT of "Tex" Ellis, formerly of the Ma jestic circuit and now of New York fame. Gene has been studying voice in Fort Worth in preparation for go- ing on the stage With his brother, Tex
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Foreman Child Dies.

Foreman, April 30.-(Special.) Elmer, Clayton, the four-year-old son of MT. ard Mrs. l.. E., Buchanan died at their home four miles west of Foreman at Il o'clock Monday morning of brain fever. Interment will be today (Tues- day) in the Black Land Cemetery.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Fulton Suffered Heavy
 Fire Loss Monday

Fulton, April .30.-Fire originating late today in the wareroom of the J. J. Battle department store destroyed the stock and building valued at $75,- 900, partially covered by insurance.
 The Bank of Fulton, in the same building, suffered a loss of $500, cov- cred by insurance. The bank will open for business tomorrow in new quarters.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
TWO MEN ARE HELD
 FOR KILLING OF FIVE
Charged With Shooting Victims Including Baby, as They
 Lie Asleep.

Haworth, Okla, April 27.-Posses ed four persons at the home of Tom Hansell,. five miles south of here last night, and fatally wounded a fifth, late today arrested Ira Gardner and Alb Miller at their homes in the Red river bottoms.
 The men are farmers and live 12 miles from here. Charges of murder were made against them. Beyond say ing that suspicion was directed at them because of letters received by Hansell and members of his family recently, officials would not discuss the nature of the evidence.
 Bodies of the victims were found by neighbors who went to the house after hearing shCts. The dead are, T. H. Hansell and Mrs. T. H. Hansell; Mrs. J. w. Pope, their daughter; the 1O- year-old daughter of Mrs. Pope, and her infant son.
 ShGOt Through Door. Officers who came from Idabal, the county seat, removed the bodies from the blood soaked front room in which the family had been sleeping. The as sassins cut holes in the door, and fired through them Wounds in the bodies iI dicated that @ rifle and Q shotgun had been used.
 The infant, less than years old, had been shot five times.
 Officers are searching for J. w. Pope, husband of the slain woman, from whom she had been estranged Popes home is in the red river coun- try in Texas.
 circumstances. Neighbors told officers they saw two men gallop from the Hansell home on horseback after the shooting They said at least score of shots were fired.
 Only one person in the death room, 14-year-old boy, whose name was not learned, escaped.
 Boy Sole Survivor.
 When the first shot was fired Mrs. Popes body slid from the bed where she was sleeping, and fell across him as he lay on pallet on the floor The boy told officers he remained there until the men left.
 He then examined the bodies. The only one still living was the Pope baby He said he took the baby in his arms and started to a neighbors house but realized before he had gone far that the little fellow had died. He then returned to the house with the body. Mrs. Pope filed suit yesterday at Ida bel for separate maintenance. Idabel Okla, April 27-J. w. Pope, 1 45, was captured by posse near Clarksville, Tex, and brought to the
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Alumni Association.

All the old graduates of the Ash down High School are requested to meet at the school auditorium Thurs day afternoon at to discuss forming an alumni association.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02

Idabel, Okla, April 27.-J. w. Pope, 45, was captured by a posse near Clarksville, Tex, and brought to the county jail here late today in connec- tion with the staying of his estranged wife, their two children and MT. and Mrs. T. H. Hansell, his parents-in-law, at the home of the latter near Haworth early today.
 Pope disclaims any knowledge of the killings.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Lose Game to Nashville.

The Ashdown school team lost a game to Nashville Saturday by the close score of to 2. The game was played at Nashville.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02
Play at Hicks.

There will be play given at Hicks Saturday night entitled, Captain Racket It is all home talent and will be an evelt. Admission charged. You are invited.
The Little River news., 1923-05-02

R. s. Davis of Arden was in the city Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20

Tho various departments OF the
Woman'a Century club will meet the
week beginning January 81 az fol.
lows:
Monday. January %. tho French
department will meet at 10 a. m. at
tho Hotel Washington. Al 2 .. m.
the art department VIII meet NJ the
Y. w. G. a. The life Of James Nc.
Nell Whistler will he reviewed BY
Mrs. Aimon Allen and Mrs. u. p.
Dodge and viii be illustrated with
stereopticon slides.
Tuesday. January %. the execu.
tive board viii meet In the private
dining room at the Y. w. c. A. NJ IL
O'Clock. The political science depart.
ment will assemble In the small din.
ing room Mt tho Y. w. G. A. AZ II
n. m. international relations and
city government will be discussed
Tho parliamentary procedure depart
ment win meet at 2:2O .. m. In the
Y. w. G. A. board room.
Thursday. January rs. Mrs s. II.
Kerr will entertain the social service
department at 1890 luncheon at
her home. COZ Maiden ave. The pro.
gram viii be In charge OF Mrs. =. j.
Lea.
Friday. January 20. tho literature
and travel department will meet nj
II n. m. NJ the Y. w. C. A. Mrs.
J. r.. Hin will speak on Chinese
Art" Tho discussion will be led by
Mrs. W. J. Graham and Chinese mu.
sic viii be rendered by Mrs Henry
Kaufman. The regular meeting Of
tho club will be held az D. m. The
musicale has been postponed and the
entire afternoon will he devoted TO
tho discussion OF n clubhouse site
and other important business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Married at Home

A pretty wedding was soismnirsd
Thursday evening. January II. when
Miss Dorothy Harris. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs A. ,. Harris. becams
the bride OF MFR. James Callahan. Jr-
son Of Mr.. James Callahan TIE
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Martin F1ipse In tho presence Of
thrty-fiv relatives and friends at
tho home OF tho BRIDES parents. SIC
n. ssth ST.. at sac O'Clock
The bride was charming In pink
georgetts and veii OF tufie. Her flow.
err were shower bouquet OF Opheiia
roses. frsesiss and lilies Of tho valley
The bridesmaid. Miss Agnes Amer.
son. wore an attractive frock Of blue
georgette with wreath Of rosehtids
on her hair. and carried an arm
bouquet Of Columbia roses. MFR.
Samuel Mayhod was best man.
After short wedding trip. Mr.
and Mrs. Callahan viii be at home
At 1895 Woodland Park ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Bessie's Ginger
bread

We think no gingerbread is quite
as good as Bessle's.
When she serves a square. three
inches thick. with a large spoonful
OF cream. beaten until Il is very
stiff. everyone AZ tho table says;
"oh. my favorite dessertr'
y cup shortening dard or lard and
butter or bacon faO.
? small eggs.
cup sugar.
cup molasses.
as cups flour.
teaspoon soda
a teaspoon cinnamon.
I teaspoon ginger.
= teaspoon cloves
a teaspoon allspice.
cup rnisins.
Cream together shortening. sugar
and eggs Mix together flour. soda
aud spices Add molasscs TO sugar
nnd-egg mixture. Stir in the flour
and add raisins. Bake In moderate
oven 30 to 81 minutea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
ny DOROTHy PAY GOULD

The Seattle public library. at
Fourth ave. ana Madison a.. is con.
Quoting an interesting ana public.
spirited exhibition or work OF Seattle
authors, composers ana art and tech.
noloRy experts. All the books b. 10.
cal writers are now on view IN the
different departments. II may sur.
prise many 70 know that there are
twelve volumes by Seattle conpos.
ora alone. The number 81 books ana
their subjects are legion.
As an accompanied 70 this exhi.
bliion Ia one OF photographs ~ early
Seattle. The library has collection
~ some fifty pictures. including even
one when Seattle was fret put upon
the map. and old photographs begin.
ming with those u the old Yesier mill
and is oookhouss. For a city with
but seventy years behind 81. Seattle
has done an immense amount Of
growing and outgrowing.
The exhibitions will remain UP for
tuso Weeka
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
stevens womsn's Relief Corps
InstaiIs Officers

stevens wonfnn's Relief corps No.
/. auxiliary to Stevens post No. l..
@. A. r., held Joint Inhalation with
the post Saturday evening. January
IL. In Veterans hall. Armory. The
Installing service was conducted by
Ida MoKercher. pas; national ju.
nior vice president. assisted by Ma
RE Mathews. conductor. Grace Hurd,
musician. and the following color
bearers: Ruth Pcrdue. Mary Tur-
vcy. Mabel shoenbcrg. Alice French.
Ellen Burbank, Alice Martin and
Mary Wood.
The appointments were Anna X.
coiwcli. secretary: Ruby Burns. pa.
tHfotic instructor; Kate Il. Cranney.
press correspondent. Grace Hurd.
musician; Marie Bryant. assistant
conductor. Hattie Tinker, assistant
guard: color.bcarcrs. Belle Sheppard.
Alice Michael. Lcttie NJ. Hively and
Mary Stnrbuck.
Tho installing officer was present
cd with flowers and "A cut glass has.
ket BY the corps, The retiring pres.
ident. Margaret Nordin. was the re.
ciplent OF many gifts in appreciation
OF her many years OF loyal service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
ChIdren's Pdrty

For the piessur. % her little soa
and daughter. Frankiyn Harrison
and Msrridsy pawns. on their birth
day. Mrs. william W. noness ~n,<r.
tained last Saturday afternoon With
a ehtffr~n'a party Tho home was
beautifully decoatef for the &C
casion and games w~r, the diversions
enjoyed
Ths guests included Viola Norris.
veirns Monk. ThelmA Monk. wini.
fred Whi,by. Nslxs Crtdiey. jose.
phins Mears. Viola Boness. Lots
Wakefield. Montana Walker. Eioise
Bonsas. and Shirley. the little sister
81 the honor guests. Elmer Monk.
Roy Bone-e. Oscar Bones-. Fills
Comfort. Alfred whithy. Bert Andsr.
son. Hertert Norris. Alvin Rtu,h.
Earl Wakefield and Laurence Grid
lev
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Mss Mcdonald to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs Donald v. Mcdonald
announce the engagement Of their
daughter. Agnes. TO Mr.. Frank J..
Morrill,. Of Seattle The wedding will
take place In the spring.
Both Miss Mcdonald and Mr.. Nor
nm attended the University OF Wash
tngton. where she Is a member OF
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. and
he u affiliated with Phi Kappa Pa
fraternity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Orthopedic Tea Shop
Calendar

In charge q, The orshopedlc Tea
Shop next week viii be on Monday.
Capitol I'm guild. with Mrs. Frank
y. Case a. hostess. assisted by Mrs.
Mary Terrell oiestinE. Mrs Miller
Freeman. Mrs. Bruce Shorts. Mrs.
y. G. Brier. Mrs. y. &. Bradan. Mrs.
w. $. Frye. Mrs. Harry Gray. Mrn.
Nell Boyle and Mrs George Sample
Tuesday. Denny. guild.
Mrs. John g harmon. hostess. Wed
nesday. Madrona guild. Mrs. A. A.
Menke. hostess. Thursday. Queen
Anne guild. Mrs. u. G. yancy. host
css; Friday. Washington Park guild.
Mrs. w. $. Burt. hostess. Saturday.
l.. o. r. club. Mrs. George McCord.
hostess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Form No-Host
Dinner Group

4 group Of young people who will
form q fio-host party at the Rainier
club dinner dance this evening will
include the Misses Clara Emory. Alice
Hole, Mildred Farrar. olive Leonard.
Harriet Baxter. Amy Munday and
Mc~srs4 Raleigh Chinn. Campbell KEEL
lchcr. Tom Peily. Hiram Patterson.
Marshal Allen. Evan McCord. Mar
field Bclcom. wilfred Bordeaux.
Everu Earring. Jack Brinkley and
Ensfxn Herbert Taylor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20

Senoritd Ndtividad Almeda
of Manila, pictured here, has
Just been appointed assistant
attorney general Of the Phil
ippines.
Perhaps. in general, the
icoRlen of these far distant
isles hare not yet progressed
politically as far as their sis-
tiers of the continental United
States. Nevertheless, they're
"on their ray" as SenoTita
Almedd's case proves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Oregon Visitors
COMMUNICATED

compllmenting Mrs. NJ. ". Irish
and Miss Virginia Irish. Of Eugene.
Ore. Mrs. II. r. Ecismann enter.
tanned with luncheon Of eight GOV.
err At her horn. Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. ID. Brown and Mrs II. r.. Curke.
Of Portland. were among the guests
in attendance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
GIRL SCOUTS OPEN
Ut/AAE FOR GOODS

The Campfire Girls are very pro-
gressive. Woodworking and ta~nted
young people. Their newest venture
n the establishment Of a bazsar or
exchange AZ their headquarters. 4iss
Arcade building. Not only may
articles made by tho girls. such as
towels. handkerchiefs and aprons. be
secured that arr both reasonable and
original. but also pottery. metal and
carved bookcnds and woOdblocked
articles.
II you have something. such as
book 20 b. bound. n desk set 20 be
made. curtains 90 be stencihed. or
any special work Of that order 20 be
done. call Elliott s7os and "A Camp
fire Girl viii b. found who will 90
the work for you reasonably and
well
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Canadian Women. Cub

The Canadian wosn-n'r club has
arranged card party 10 be given q,
tho Federated clubhouse Friday even.
Ing. January 20. at O'Clock Mrs.
James HAmiii. chairman OF the social
committee. IL In charge OF tho affair.
Canadians and their friends cordially
invited
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Seattle
Society
Patrons and PatroHeSScS
for Junior Dance, Mrs.
Dc Teuco Hostess Tues
day.

Arr. AND MRS. LEO BLACK.
kN1 Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur fatinef.
AR. ana Mrs. Keith logan HuiiHt.
Mr.. and Airs. Stanley Minor and
Nfr. and Mrs. Caspar Clarke viii be-
the patruns and ratroncsses for the
Junior dance which + to b. held a.
the Seattle Yacht club ON saturday
cvonine. January 81.
This dance. the second ~ the
series Of three the Junior club h
xivins this season. Ia limited 10
members.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Luncheon Guest

In honor of Mr~. Julia =. v. Lob
dsii. pas. Department pr~midsn, q
the Ladies Of sfs Grand Army. -
Minnesota. who Il spending a f~~
weeks In town. Mrs A. ~ TNsdr~th
entertained AZ luncheon ~ ner home
on Thursday Afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Mrs. Black Hostess

Mrs. Gilbert Black win entertain
with . luncheon OF twelve covers at
her home next Friday afternoon. In
complimens 20 Miss Catherine Col
llns.
Invitations have been confined 10
Miss Collins close friends.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Personal

SIR. and Mrs. y. " Purdy and
Mr.. and Mira. J. J. Donovan of Bell.
ingham were IN Seattle Thursday en-
route 90 san Francisco. Mr. Purdy
viii return after a short visit. but
Mrs. Purdy and Mr.. and Mrs. Dono.
van. joined by Mrs. Thufston Of BIOS.
ton. will sail for Honolulu. 10 be
away two months.
SIR. and Mrs. Thomas u. Greenlng
removed this week from Laurel.
hurst 10 a homo az 1906 18th ave. ~.
Miss Annie Giimer Of Topsfisid,
Mass. who has been tho guest Of
her brothefin.iaw and sister. Mr.
and Mrs. George Terrell. for tho
past week. viii leave Wednesday
for an extended trip IN thu South
on her way home
Mira, A. NJ MReWhinnie left
"Wednesday for Attieboro. Mass.
where she was called by tho Illness
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20

The literary Interpretation and tho
eurrent events departments Of tho
Seattle Woman's club will meet Tues.
day. January "a with Miss Iibhle
rrimtls 2taa Harvard ave. N. az
1880 o'clock Miss Nelli. McGouEh
viii BE- the hn.lnaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20
Teachers Honored at
Luncheon

Honoring the teachers In the de-
partment Of edrcasion AT the Broad.
way high school. Miss Elizabeth
Boweii entertained today with a
luncheon Of twelve covers at the
Women's University club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-20

Tho West Seattle W. c. T. 4. viii
meet NJ the home Of MR.. W n.
Scott corner 81 W. ALASKA II. and
California ava.. ON "Wednesday. Janu.
AIRY "a. ~ D. m. All members urged
10 he present. as matters OF inpor.
tance arc 90 be discussed. There viii
b. speakers and good music. Every.
body invited. Take Fnuntieroy cur
No 2 AZ Junction.