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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
BATTERY PARK
SCHOOL SITE
BOUGHT
Montgomery County Board
OF Commissioners Acquires
f 10000 Square Feet.

The board of commissioners Of
Montgomery county has purchased
approximately 10000 feet Of land
in Battery Park for a site for a
new school.
The property is located at the
entrance to the park on the old
Georgetown road and Wilson's
lane, directly opposite the present
school. A frame structure will be
replaced by building modern in
every respect.
Ground is to be broken soon. 1t
is expected that the new school
will be ready by the fall term.
handspring to Begin.
The paving of avenues and lanes
In Battery Park began with the
first sign of warm weather and is
progressing rapidly. Coincidently,
Prof. David Lumsden, horticulturist
Department of Agriculture ana land.
scape expert OF !. the Maddux- Mar
shall Co., which is developing the
suburb, is making pretentious prep.
aratiOns for it's Identification in CO.
operation with residents OF the
colony. ~
IA A garden club was formed las t
winter by residents. With tbs as
distance of Professor .Lumsden, it's
members are now busy planting
gardens, chrubs and hedges.
Later when the paving is further
advanced, he will begin landscapiug
general features of the colony. One
Of his pet ideas is to have roses
lining the streets and drives, edging
them i'm veritable ribbons of color
Of this plan, he said:
Plan Successfully Tested.
The plan of running rose bushes
between the shade streets TN
the street line has been highly
successful on the coast, notably
IN Seattle and Portland.
In adapting the idea to Bat
terry Park, we intend to use sew.
eral varieties. For example, one
street will have pink radiants;
on another Duchess of Well:ng-
ton, beautiful yellow rose; on
another, red radiantS, and on the
others, the Columbia, Madame
Butterfly, Ophelia and Caroline
Tests have been made with all
these roses III Washington. 1t
has been found that they will
thrive satisfactorily m the eli.
mate.
Owners Ideas Helped.
Though Professor Lumsden is
advising hone-owners in Battery
Park in landscaping their property,
there is no thought of interfering
with individual ideas in this re.
gard. He explained:
All of us have our fayorite
flowers and shrubs, which we
intend to have abolltNs us when
We own a home. The Battery&
Park home-owners will he able
to realize that dream.
All we will do is help him
place his pet flowers and shrubs
or climbers where they will show
TO the greatest advantage in
making his home beautiful.
The trees, shrubs and flowers
that will be used in the general
Identification of the colony have
been selected after patient expert
ment and care. Professor Lumsden
comments:
Certain trees, flowers and shrub.
Oery attract insects more than
others. We are trying to elimi.
nate that evil III Battery Park.
Our idea is to put in such trees
and plants that will attract as few
as possible. HYGIENE nursery,
you might call it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
SURGEON OFFERS AID
TO PENNILEss BOXER

NEW YORK, April 19.-It was
reported today that DIR. James w.
Smith, eye specialist Of this city,
had offered to perform an operation
upon Sam Langford, noted negro
heavyweight boxer.
Lanford is threatened with blind.
ness and is said to be penniless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-19
FOREST Hires % By Damage.

SUNBURY, Pa, April 19.-Forest
fires at Natalie and stonington in
Northumberland county We're final
~ extinguished after hours Of fight
ing in which thousands Of dollars
worth Of valuable timber was de-
stroyed. Boy Scouts battled a blaze
in Snyder county that threatened
a cemetery, and in the lower end
several hundreds of acres of brush
land was burned over.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Holiday Entertainment

Misses Eva, Agnes and Lucille Baltz
DELIGHTFULLY."- entertained with holt
day party last Thursday evening at
their home complimenting Mr.. II.
Felderhoff of the st. Louis University,
Matt Baltz of Little Rock College and
Roy Hoffman, of Subiaco College. The
home was decorated with the Christ
mas colors, games and cards were
played. after which delicious salad
course was served. About twenty-five
guests were present being Misses Helen
Favor. Nora Martin. Hubertine and
Martha Peters, Agnes Barre, Erba
Heckel Bertha Junkersfeld and Pearl
Van Hoosier, and Messrs Heinie Barre,
Ferman Favor, b. f. Grieshaber, II.
Felderhoff. Roy. Howard and Louis
Hoffman,, william aud Joseph Barthel,
Joseph Junkersfeld. Pat Jansen. Matt
and Ambrose Baltz. Joe Barre, Curtis
Van Hoosier, Carl Metzger and Mel
bourne Heckel.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Actresses Wilson Club

An item in the Greenville, Miss,
Democrat Times tells of dinner given
by the Woodrow Wilson Democratic
Club at that city In which one of the
principal speakers was Mr.. Kern
Pratt. former Randolph county boy.
OF his speech, the paper says:
"Alr. Kern Pratt, the first speaker
of the evening Is young man who
came to us from the sister state OF Ar
kansas and has proven himself a man
of thought and right action and the
true Democrat. Mr.. Pratt proved him
self a man well up In the history and
acts of the Democratic party and prov
ed most clearly from the records that
the greatest achievements of this great
government for the welfare and pro-
gress of the people have been wrought
by Democratic administrations under
the leadership Of such Democrats as
jefferson, Jackson and Wilson"
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
REGULAR DIVIDEND
AT RANDOLPH BANK

Al the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Randolph County Bank
held Tuesday afternoon, the regular
annual dividend was declared and the
sum of $1,000 was added to the surplus
fund. Reports were submitted show.
ing that 1923, in spite of the poor croT
conditions, was fairly good year
financially and the bank is starting
the new year in a prosperous condi
tion.
The names of Abe Alperin and NJ. L.
BicRley were added to the board of di
rectors and all of the old officers and
employees retained for the coming
year The officers are: f.. Dalton
president; II. l.. Throgmorton, vice
president; J. ID. Wells, cashier; o. C.
Mock, +. +. Bates, Everett Bates, as.
sistant cashiers; Evelyn McNairy, sten.
ographer.
The board of directors as now organ.
lied is composed of Abe Alperin, NJ. L.
Buckley, W. G. Brown. f. Dalton, DR.
II. l.. Throgmorton, DR.. W. T.. Hamil
4. NJ. Mays, W. L. Pope, Geo. Prom
berger. p. Spinnenweber. DIR. G. +.
SHUTTLE and j. d. Wells.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
w. NJ. S. Meeting

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
W. NJ. $. was held Jan. Sth at Mrs. &.
G.. Johns.On's. Twenty members were
present and some visitors. Devotional
service was conducted by Rev. c. T..
Gray. II was an inspiration to hear
the new year resolutions in answer to
roll call. Since we feel each one was
sincere we expect great things in our
work for 1924. We need the co-Opera-
ton Of each one in the church, espec-
tally the women. Won't you help us?
Following the installation Of officers
by Mrs. e. G. Johnston the program
was rendered Leaflet on the Super
annuate work was read. We will hear
much Of this campaign during Janu-
airy. February and March. No more
important work is before us than this.
Assisting in the voice program on
South America were, Mesdames Gray,
Bledsoe and Johnston.
Hostess for the year volunteered TO
entertain at monthly meetings.
The committees appointed were as
follows: Distributing. Mines. Hughes.
McAllen and Davis: visiting sick and
strangers, Mines. Davis, Greer, Blank
cnship and Johnston; poster and publ
city. Mines. Run, Turner and Richard
son. Mrs. Richardson was welcomed
as new member.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Mrs. Eli Abbott assisted by Mrs. o. G..
Mock. Supt. OF Publicity.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
TWO LOCAL BANKS
TO CONSOLIDATE

A deal involving several hundred
thousand dollars was consummated
Tuesday when stockholders of the
POcahontas State Bank and the First
National Bank voted unanimously to
consolidate the two institutions. Each
bank had its separate meeting and
voted separately on the proposition.
The new bank formed by this con
sOlidatlOn will operate under the state
charter and will be member Of, the
Federal Reserve System, working
under the State and Federal banking
laws. It will be capitalized at $4,000
with maximum surplus of $4,000.
The institution will he located in the
First National Bank building and the
entire working force of the two houses,
as now constituted, will be retained.
Sixty days time is required in which
to comply with the law and the con-
solidation will not take place until
about the first of April.
Officers elected to serve the institu-
ton are as follows: NJ. NJ. Carter,
president; ]. o. Sallee and DR.. ]. w.
Brown, vice-presidents Ben A. Brown,
active vice-president; Chas. Jones,
cashier.
II is planned TO make some material
changes in the First National build
ing to meet all requirements of the
added business. The State Bank build
ing will be converted into a regular
business house and rented for CONNER
cial purposes. The stock in the new
bank will be pro rated among the pres
ent stockholders.
The name of the new institution and
the board of directors to be elected will
he announced later. The present boards
Of directors of the two banks are:
safe Bank: NJ. NJ. Carter, ]. w.
Brown, Gene Thompson, DIR. 4. u.
johnson. John Il. Kizer, ]. W. Price,
ID. W. Fender.
First National: J. o. Sallee, f. j..
Baltz. c. f. Shannon, S. NJ. White,
Mrs. +. T.. Yoohers, +. L. Dickson, NJ.
Burrow. II. ID. Lucas, Il. Z. Sallee, l..
Il. Martin.
A feature worthy of note Is that
every dollar Of stock of both banks
and likewise Of the new institution is
owned by Randolph county people.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Baptist Church Notes

Sunday school good for the coolest
Sunday Of the season.
Morning congregation smaller than
usual but good for the day.
No services at night on account of
the extreme cold and small stove.
We expect to have a warm room next
Sunday.
With another stove up and inner
doors to the vestibule we will he pre-
pared for cold weather after this, so
that none need stay away on that ac-
count.
At the morning hour next Sunday
the pastor begins n series of sermons
on stewardship and everybody most
cordially invited. Lords Supper fol
lowing the sermon.
In the Sunday school the new officers
and teachers will be installed and some
neglected promotions be made. We be-
gin new enrolment and every mem
Der is urged to be present.
AT the evening hour next Sunday the
special subject will be. "Unequally
YOked.' This promises to he an inter
esting discussion of very pertinent
question. All younger members of the
church especially invited
At six o'clock next Sunday evening
we want to organize b. Y. T.. L. for
the Junior and intermediate ages. Mrs.
Maude Perrin will he the efficient lead
er In this work. All the young people
are urged to come and join In this
good work.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Pastime Club

Miss Arkie Meeks entertained the
Pastime Club at her home last Thurs
day evening. Six games of Five Hun.
dred were played. Mrs. Dan Burke
and Mr.. Eli Abbott having high score,
were given beautiful prizes. Mrs. Carl
Preston was given guest prize. Mem
bers and guests present were: Messrs
and Mines. Pope, Abbott, Preston, Hall,
Burke and Dalton, Misses Lucille Car
ter and Pearl Bigger, Messrs. DAILY
Thompson and Maurice Seaman. De
licious refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Meeks.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
GlascO-Wisner

ReynO. Jan. "a wedding of inter
est was solemnized last Sunday even
ing at $50 at the home Of Rev. F. c.
Nicely. when Miss Erna Wisner be-
came the bride of Mr.. Roy Glasco, Rev.
Nicely officiating. Miss Wisner is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Wisner
and is very pOpuler in the younger
set Mr.. GlascO is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. c. GlascO and has a wide circle
of friends, who wish for them a long
and happy married life.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Odd Fellows Install

A public installation of the officers
of the /. q. q. +. at Manson Lodge
No. 80 was conducted Tuesday night
by officers of PocahOntas, Richwoods
and Imboden lodges. A large crowd
attended and very pleasant evening
was had by all In attendance. Excel
lent addresses on the order and the
work II is doing were given by Ryburn,
Esltridge. Jones, Martin and others.
At the close Of the meeting a very
fine supper was served by the ladies
of Manson and II goes without saying
that these ladies know what they are
doing when It comes to serving lunch
on an occasion of this kind.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
King in Ninth Term

II. Il. (RabeJ King, formerly Of this
county. now residing at Frederick.
OKLA, has made an unusual record in
the Oklahoma Legislature. He was
the first representative from Tillmnn
county when the state WAS admitted
20 the union and has held the Office
ever since, total Of nine terms. MI.
King tells MS Of the stormy time Okla
homa has had for the past four months
in the impeachment Of Governor Wal
ton and says that 1t looks like a lot
more Of the high state officers were
likely to follow Walton to political
Oblivion before the thing is over
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Tragedy in Brown Family

Two tragical events within the
family of $. ID. Brown occurred last
week, in the death of Uncle sam"
and Il painful injury to his son, Henry.
Henry was engaged In operating n
saw at the Vail Coopernge Company's
plant here Friday morning when his
left hand became caught in the saw.
The member was ~ badly lacerated
that II was necessary to amputate the
thumb and forefnger Doctors Brown
and Ruff attended him and report that
he is now getting well along to re.
covery.
A few hours later In the evening,
Uncle sam, who was suffering from
Brlght's Disease, passed into eternity.
The funeral was held at the family
home Sunday and interment was made
in the Masonic cemetery.
Mr.. Brown was one of the most
widely known men In the county, hav.
Ing been engaged In the timber bust
ness here for many years. He lacked
only few days OF being 80 years Of
age and up until few months ago
WAS very active in his business He
was always very hale and hearty
man. even in his advanced age doing
work that would have taxed the
strength of two or three men.
His going marks the passing Of
another of our pioneers.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
TO TIE PUBLIC

Your attention is called 10 the fact
that Act No. 400 of the last Legislature.
regarding the ownership Of pistols and
reviewers requires that persons owning
such firearms register same with the
county clerk each year. II you own
"A pistol and have registered It, this
registration Will expire one year from
date Of such registration. and you are.
under the law. required to register
again. give this notice thinking that
perhaps some one might not under
stand the requirements of the law.
% 1t. n. II. Gullett, Collector.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Ban On Poetry

We again remind our readers that
we cannot publish any items sent to
us in the form of poetry. That has
been our policy for a long time and to
deviate from that policy now would be
to work an injustice on those who have
wanted some poetry published in the
past. We received some of the pro-
hibited matter this week. If the writ
ers will send in the items in prose we
will he glad to publish them.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Methodist Church Notes

Were you at Sunday school last
Sunday? II you weren't your absence
was noted by your friends, and your
seat was vacant. May we expect you
next Sunday
There was a good attendance In the
face of the fact that we were in the
grip of extreme winter weather.
The pastor appreciates the faithful
ness Of the people. We are all anxious
for the church and Sunday school to
grow and become more effective. The
work Of the church Is 50 great that Il
can't he done without the hearty co
operation Of all its members and
friends. The great things Of these
modern times are brought 70 pass by
cooperation and concerted effort. "In
union there Is strength" Il will take
You and you inspiration to put the
thing over: don't be a sluggard. Come
on In, the water Is fine Now, II you
don't feel like you viii he able to make
the team the next best thing for you
10 do is to mount the grand stand and
buck the side lines. We need more
fans to boost our team.
You will find welcome and a seat
at the Methodist Church next Sunday
at 10 and II a. m. and also at y. m
Come on and use them. for you are as
welcome as the flowers in May.
&. T.. Gray, Pastor
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Baptist Fund Grows

Cash collection on the Baptist $780,
100000 campaign 10 date aggregates
SIS,032, SOG72, DR., l.. r. Scarborough,
chairman Of the campaign conserya-
tion commission. reported at the mid
winter meeting Of that body. Plans
for completing the goal Of $75,0O0,OOO
by December, 1924, formed the princi-
pal topic Of consideration before the
commission. Arkansas has thus far
contributed 1867 ,3OI.13 to the cam
paign.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Virtue at WilIifOrd

G. A. Virtue. formerly well known
druggist of this county, who has been
at Conway for the past year, has ac-
quired the williford Drug Company at
Williford, Sharp county. In letter
to the Star Herald Mr.. Virtue says he
is well satisfied with his new location.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Farmers Annual Meeting

The Farmers COOPERATIVE Associa-
ton met last week and elected officers
for the coming year. The Organlza-
ton remains rs IT was last year except
that W. II. HOrd. b. " White, G. 4.
Slaytou and Ia Young were added To
the board of directors.
WIN :. White and Earle Graham
wiz continue aS managers OF the com
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Guy Il. Tucker Dead

sheriff Gullett Tuesday morning re-
ceived message announcing the death
Of Guy Il. Tucker, well known in Ar
kansas politics, at his home In Little
Rock. He was found dead In bed
Tuesday morning. The cause Of his
death was given AZ heart failure.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11

The little town Of Sidney, In sharp
county, has raised a sum equivalent TO
thirty-six mills to defray expenses of
their school this year.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11

W. c. Wharton and family, formerly
Of Conway, have moved to Pocahontns
and propose to make this their home.
They have rented the Drew Bowers
property. Mr.. Wharton is agent for
the Aetna Insurance Co., and will es-
tablish an Office within few days.
Pocahontas star herald. (Pocahontas, Randolph County, Ark.) 1907-current, 1924-01-11
Files Collectors Bond

sheriff Gullett las saturday filed
/ his bond ms collector Of III count
] " Coz 1924 with COunlS VS..
The Washington times., 1924-12-12
Where They Roll In
Tonight's Bowling
League Matches

District League-Terminal Ice
Company vs.. Kingpins, at King
pin No. 2.
National Capital League-In-
ternal Revenue vs.. Anacostia, at
Kingpin No. !.
Masonic League--Dawson VS..
King David; Arminius VS.. Co
lumbia; Mt. Hermon VS.. Hiram,
at Coliseum.
Bankers League - National
Savings VS.. Washington Loan
No. I; District VS.. American
Security; FEDERAL American VS..
Lincoln, at Kingpin No. /.
J. o. u. A. M. eague-Ed-
ward ]. Ross VS.. American-Jef-
ferson, at Kingpin No. 1. a
Athletic Club League-Na-
tional VS.. Stern, at Recreation.
Odd Fellows League-Har-
mony VS.. Amity, at Kingpin
No. 2.
Nautical League-Bonzai VS..
Washington Canoe.
Washington La1ies' League
Capitol Killers VS.. Buddies, ut
Coliseum.
Commercial League - Carrys
vs. Wilkins, at Recreation.
Sunday School League-Arling-
ton M. E. VS.. Union M. E.;
Epiphany Lutheran VS.. Brook
land M. E., at Y. M. c. A.
Navy Yard League-Radio vs..
Mine; E. G. C. VS.. Drafting, at
Temple.
Internal Revenue League
Solicitors VS.. Sales Tax, Ut
Kingpin No. 1.
Business Mems League-Harry
Kaufman VS.. Kings Palace, ut
Recreation.
st. Stephens League-Cubs
VS.. Red Sox.
War Department League
Hermines VS.. Brandies; Frankies
VS.. Medicos.
Auto League-Dodge VS.. Hup-
mobile; Oakland VS.. Chevrolet;
Oldsmobile VS.. Cadillac; Buick
VS.. Nash, at Arcade.
Secretaries of leagues not
represented in this .Iaily list OF
matches are requested to send
copies of their schedules to The
Washington Times bowling ed.
itor.)
The Washington times., 1924-12-12
MERRILL, TACKLE, WILL
LEAD LEhlGH NEXT YEAR

|. BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. Ia
Howard z. Merrill, tackle Of the
Lehigh University football team,
was elected captain for the 1928
season at a meeting of the letter.
men held today. The choice OF
Merrill, whose home is at Garrett.
Pa, was unanimous. Merrill, rangy
type of player, IL more than SIX
feet tall and weighs 1876 pounds.
With the season just closed, Mer-
iriu was varsity tackle for three
seasons and probably this year ex-
perienced his greatest success. He
played in more games this season
than either of the two previous
seasons for the simple reason that
he was more fortunate in escaping
in illry