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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Dame Must Serve Term

A nine year penltentiary sentence
imposed on Ben Dame, Pocahontas
man. by the Randolph Circuit Court,
on a charge of second degree murder,
In connection with the killing Of VIII
Decker on October 81, 1929, was af-
firmed by the Supreme Court in de-
eision rendered last Monday morning.
The killing occurred at Decker's home
here during a poker game, according
to the testimony.
Dame was contending for reversal
Of the Judgment on the ground that
the evidence was not sufficient to sup
port the verdict In the case, claiming
that he fired the shots that killed
Decked in self-defense, after Decker
had attempted to shoot him.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
PROGRAM FOR EIGHTH
GRADE TO Be IN JULY

The eighth grade promotion exer-
cises for the schools of Randolph coun-
ty will he given at the Christian church
at Pocahontas on the night Of Tuesday,
July 1. On this occasion the follow
ing program will be rendered:
America-Audience.
Invocation-Rev. Gray.
alutatory-Katie Langston.
Piano Duet-Marie Ladd and Geral-
dine Reynolds.
Reading-Naoma Hatley.
Chorus-Reyno Students.
Piano Solo-Helen Wells
Reading-Dorothy Keith
Oration-Leon Williamson.
- Chorus-POcahOnta Students.
Piano SOlo-Mary Bates.
Chorus-Biggers Students.
yaledlctory-Helen Wells.
Literary Address-Dr. ]. II. Grant
BenedictiOn-Rev. McEwen.
The class roll is composed of the fol-
lowing students:
Rubye Boyd, Glenna johnson, Elmer
Mock. Nola Caldwell, Tula Ingram.
Aldine Coleman, Raymond Glass,
Lance Ferguson, Orlean Holt, Charles
Nicks. Willis Reynolds, Leon William
son, Earnest Davis. George Whiting
ton, Katie Luter. Marie Brown, Lorine
Eskridge. Monte Eskridge, Dial Bal
lard. Elmus Eskridge, Coma Ryburn,
Vida Elliott, Naoma Hatley, Ray Cup
ton. osler Lofts, Bill Ainley, Della
Crismon, Katie Langston, Alya Holt,
Arnot Holt, Grace Finney, Chester
Harris, Mildred Cox, Aubrey Flanni-
gan, Clara Leonard, Marie Ladd. Ar
thur Parker. Reva Patterson, Geral-
dine Reynolds, william Johnston Mary
Bates, Geneva Barden, Gwendolyn
Hord, Laura Hogan, Jake Hufstedler,
Vivian Jackson, Dorothy Keith, Kath-
leen Keith, Pherne Million, Ethel
Neidinger. Ludwell Pickett, Hester
Riney, Virginia Starr. Lima Stephens,
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
BAPTIST ELDERS
ANNOUNCE DATES

In arranging for great Evangelis-
lie Campaign for the Current River
Baptist Association, we wish to an
lounce the following list of appoint
nents, for night services only.
Elder Knox Bellew
Ravenden Springs, Monday, June o.
Oconee, Tuesday, June 10.
Antioch, Thursday, June u.
Manson, Friday, June 13.
Albertha, Monday, June 16.
Maynard, Tuesday, June IL.
Vernon, Wednesday, June Is.
Attica, Thursday, June 10.
Skaggs, Friday, June 20.
Elder w. X. MeEwen
Shannon, Sunday June s, 2:30 p. IN.
Liberty, Tuesday, June 10.
Pitman, Thursday, June IL.
Supply, Friday, June 13.
Hopewell, Tuesday, June II.
Shiloh, (Clay) Wednesday, June Is.
Moark, Thursday, June 10.
Sharum, Friday, June 20.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Big Water Tank Falls

Sunday evening about o O'Clock the
big water tank at the Sallee ice plant
fell with crash and jar that could
be heard and felt all over town. A
fire alarm was sounded, i'm the belief
that fire had undermined the structure
Of the tower, and great crowd rushed
to the scene. 1t was discovered, how
ever, that the supports had decayed and
given way causing the entire tower
to crumble. The damage will amount
to about $1,000, it is said.
The Sallees are preparing to con-
struct a metal tower for the support of
the tank
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
BUYS Picture Show

A deal was made n few days ago
whereby Mr.. Kern Hall disposed of
his interests i'm the Kozy Theatre to
Mr.. Roy Duty, a prominent young man
from east of the river. Mr.. Hall
will devote his entire time to the
Pierce Oil Co. interests here while
Mr.. Duty has assumed active manage
ment of the theatre. The picture show
has enjoyed popular session under
the management of Mr.. Hall and we
feel assured that the new management
will merit a continuation of the public
approval.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
SCHOOLS CLOSE A
SUCCESSFUL YEAR


The Pocahontas high and public
schools closed Tuesday after the most
successful year in their history. Re
ports from both teachers and pupils
indicate that fine spirit Of harmony
prevailed throughout the term, des-
pite the crowded conditions of the
various rooms.
The closing exercises started last
Friday after the final examinations
when all the grammar grades en-
joyed their annual picnics On sun
day morning the baccalaureate sermon
was delivered at the Christian church
by DR.. L. II. Estes, Secretary of the
Methodist Hospital Board, of Mem
phis. The Senior breakfast was held
Monday morning at 7-mile spring,
north of Pocahontas Monday morn
ing at o'clock the Senior class ex-
ercises were held at the school house.
Included i'm these exercises was the
salutatory, prepared and rendered by
Miss Lois Hamil; the class history by
Miss Cordia Smith; the class prophecy
by Miss Mary Jansen the class will
by Miss Evelyn Bristow; two musical
numbers, a piano solo by Miss Martha
Peters and n chorus by the class; the
valedictory by Miss Flora Blanche
| Hamil
On Tuesday evening at the Christian
church the Senior class graduating ex-
ercises were rendered The program
on this occasion consisted of the In
vocation, by Rev. w. II. McEwen; a
vocal solo, "visions of You," by Miss
Evelyn Bristow; an address by DIR.
]. II. Reynolds of Hendrix College; {;
a violin solo, "Berceause," by Miss
Lois Hamil the presentation of di-
plomas, by Ben A. Brown; flowers; a
piano solo, "Pas des Amphores," by
Miss Martha Peters; honors and an
nouncements the benedictiOn by Rev.
c. T.. Gray. Miss Blanche Hulse was
named winner of the Lincoln Essay
Medal and Miss Flora Blanche Hamil
received the Chillicothe Scholarship
for the Honor Graduate. Other
scholarships were awarded to Sylves-
ter vermilye, Springfield Business
College; Miss Lillye stubblefeld,
Draughon's Business College; Miss
Mary Jansen, Ft. Smith Business Col
lege.
The graduating class is composed Of
twenty-one pupils, the largest class
ever finishing at the Pocahontas high
school. The class roll includes, Evelyn
Bristow. Duel Brown, Flora Blanche
Hamil, Mary Jansen, Glen Rice, Clyde
Smith. Lillian Stubbleheld, Leila Per-
rim, Sylvester Vermilye, London Traw,
Nina Rains. Glendon Brown, Lehman
Carroll, Lois Hamil, Bert McAllen,
Wright shannon, Cordla Smith, Cecil
Perrin, Martha Peters Marvin Wells
Curtis Van Hoosier.
The school this year has accomplish
ed much. Besides their regular work.
they entered the state debating league,
issued an exceptionally well edited an
nual and entered number of nation
al contests, in all of which they receiv-
ed honorable mention.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
COMMITTEES NAMED
FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Editor Star Herald:
We beg your indulgence for short
space. In the publication in your last
issue, the name of well known sol
dier of the Civil War and citizen
well known to all was unintentionally
left OFF the list. We have reference to
past honored citizen, j. NJ. G. Leh-
man, who was Civil war veteran.
Furthermore the name of Charles
Pruitt appeared i'm the list of Civil
War veterans when his name should
have appeared as, soldier of the
World War.
The committees appointed to have
charge of the program for Decoration
Day, May 30, are as follows:
Committee on procuring fags--Rec-
tor Johnston, Eli Abbott and DAILY
Thompson.
Committee to obtain flowers to be
used in the services-Mr. and Mrs.
Dave Fender, Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Ry-
burn, Mr.. and Mrs. Lum Spikes, Mrs.
Marvin Buckley, Mrs. Edith Jones,
Mrs. Lorine Fisher, Mrs. Geo. Lewal-
len. Mrs. Nell Lucas, Mrs. Voohers,
Mrs. Carl Preston, Miss Pearl Bigger,
Mrs Edith Schnabaum, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Bigger, Mrs. Walter Eubanks,
Mrs J. II. vester, Mrs. Joe McCracken,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe ii. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. II. Reynolds, Mrs Ray Sallee,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert ScLnabaum, Mrs.
Ella Reynolds, Mrs. S. +. Harrison,
Mrs. Ezra Greer, Mrs. DIR. Price, Joe
$. Decker. The committee that pre-
pared this list feels that there are
many others who will be glad to aid
in this laudable work and they urge
on every one to come and bring what
flowers they can gather, with the hope
that no one win feel neglected on ac-
count of their names not appearing
hereOn.
Committee to designate and place
flags on the graves of the various
sleepers-Mrs. Flora Black. chairman; /;
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Carter, Mrs. Birdie Kizer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Waddle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Black, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
shannon, Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Shannon,
Mrs. Ben A. Brown.
Committee to superintend and deco
rate the graves of the soldiers of the
Civil War-Mrs Anne Martin, chair
man; Mrs l.. +. Blankenship, Mrs.
Mary A. Witt, Mrs. ]. II. shlvley, Mrs.
Il. g. Schoonover, Mrs. George Turner,
Mrs. Kate Magruder. Mrs. J. w. Meeks,
II. NJ. Greer, X. n. Hamil, Moley Col
lier, Mrs. Jennie Montgomery, Est. ].
A. Douglass, Esq. James Jackson. Uncle
Billy Brown, c. X. Black, Mrs. e. Dal-
ton, Mrs. DIR. Hughes, Mrs. Nancy
Jones, Mrs. A. Y. Schnabaum.
Committee to decorate the graves of
the Spanish War veterans
and also those Of the late World War
Miss Blanche Black, chairman; Miss
Lucille Carter, Miss Arkie Meeks, Mrs.
Eli Abbott, Mrs. Henry Douglass, Mrs.
Goff, Mrs. Joe Peters, Lafayette Bris-
tow, Mrs. ]. c. McNalry, L. Il. Martin,
Mrs. 0na Martin, Bob Kolley. Everett
Pringle, Martin Monday. Mrs. Fannie
Bristow, Walter Pope. w. L. Blanken-
ship.
We beg that one and all. irrespec-
tive, in Pocahontas and surrounding
communities come and bring all the
flowers in your reach and aid us in
the sacred labor of recognizing this
Decoration Day" and thus assist us
in keeping the lives of our fallen
heroes sacred to our memory"
Sincerely.
Committee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Unavoidably Late

The Star Herald Is day late this
week on account of the failure Of the
power plant at Walnut Ridge to sup
ply sufficient current Wednesday and
Thursday. We wish to thank Post
master Hollowell. his force and the
carriers for delivering the issue on
this a national holiday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Democratic Fund

From Q'Kean comes two dollars,
from c. F. Bode and ]. A. Ford, to add
to the democratic campaign fund al
ready reported.
From Reyno comes an additional FIVE
from T.. G. Richardson, Levi Richard
son. Elmo Roe. X. X. Baker, Dewey
Day. Clarence Renie.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
w. NJ. s. To Meet

The Woman's Missionary Society
will meet next Tuesday afternoon at
2 80 at the home of Mrs. j. II. Shivley.
A special request is made that all
members attend.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30

Ewing Ruff, superintendent Of the
high school at Noel, Mo, is spending
his vacation here at the home of his
father and mother, DR.. and Mrs. II. E.
Rua.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Meihodist Fund Grows

An additional $1,000 was pledged
this week to the Methodist building
fund. This brings the total pledges to
Sl5137.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30

Anna Belle SHUTTLE, Charlie Shivley,
Lucille Ward, Mary Walrond, Mabel
Wells, Helen Wells, Charles Wilson.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30

Mrs. e. w. Davis and children are
visiting relatives in Little Rock.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Methodist Church Notes
A Civic Greed
Policyholders

81 love my country. I am proud OF
its history. I believe In Its destiny.
| win aim to make myself good citi-
zen. | will obey the laws OF the city,
of the state, and of the United States
Of America. 80 that from no act OF
mine shall Liberty become License.
SO far as In me lies win endeavor TO
spread the gospel of. Peace on Earth.
Good win to Men,. Should grave dan
ger ever threaten my country. Will
heed the call OF duty and will place
upon her alter, as the fathers did OF
old. my life. my fortune and my hon
or"
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
When You Sell

When you sell anything you have for the market the
sale price less total cost represents the profits With the
Farmer this is cost time This is the time of year when
he is spending and what the crop costs now must be
subracted from sale price, when the harvest comes to
determine the profits.
Profits increase cost decreases We feel that now
good time to do best to keep expenses down that
profits may be larger at gathering time
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
A Parable

A christian OF the reformed faith
came to Akron from Pennsylvania
(or elsewhere) sat down and wrote
OF his christian experience, and put
1t away with his church letter. Some
years later he was persuaded to unite
with an Akron church. On examination
he found that a mouse had eaten up
his christian experience and to his
great confusion he could not find his
church letter. A word to the wise
is sufficient
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-05-30
Squils

"The, great concern Is not that the
church be your church or my church
but that II be the church OF Christ"
"The church Is not an Ark OF Safety.
to ride away to Heaven In comfort.
while all the rest Of the world Is lost"
Christ did not pass over ready
made church and say,"Now keep Il
just as 1t is, but II Is a living. grow
ing, improving thing. II breaks out
continuously with new life.
Have you felt the necessity Of go
Ing forwardf VIII you say with
solemn earnestness, "I'll 20 forward
with Jesus Christ, out from my ease
and complaeency, and selfishness to
what he wants me to do in Pocahontasf
Christ will not rest until he brings
Righteousness unto menl How dare
we restT
"Fill the church. should be the con-
Continued on page flve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-06
Wartime Ships
Insurance Bureau Passes

History will find bright spot for
the Division of Marine and Seaman's
Insurance of the u. S. Veterans Blu
reau, which went out of existence on
September 3, 1924, this being the
limit of extension prescribed by law.
Notwithstanding the fact that
claims totalling $50, 497, 331.2 have
been paid, the operations of this Di-
vision show net profit of over ST.
100000, and the appropriation of
$5O,O0O,OOO for the payment of losses
remains intact.
BY Act of Congress approved
September >. 1914, the United States,
acting through the Treasury De-
partment, was authorized to insure
American merchant vessels and their
cargoes against the hazards of war.
and thus the Bureau OF War Risk
Insurance came into existence.
Out of a small force located in one
room in the basement of the Treas
ury Building grew a marine insur-
ance business (war risks only
amounting to over $1,000, 100000.
On June II. 1917. this Act was
amended to provide insurance of the
masters. officers and crews of Ameri-
can merchant vessels against loss of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-06

officials of the factory that the entire
August production was ordered early
in the month.
In announcing the new model to
dealers Harry NJ. Jewett, president
Of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Com
pany called attention to the complete
equipment which has been incorpor-
ated as a part of the deluxe broug
ham. The broueham color combina-
ton was also offered by it's builder
as another reason why it was one of
the popular models of the season.
The color scheme is decidedly at
tractive. The body is finished in an
attractive new color that is ade-
quately described by the ,Iewett deal
ers as a soft, cool Autumn green.
In keeping with the trend of styles
and Slightly ahead as the Paige Com
pany tries to be a fine grain leather
finish back is also offered.
Landau arms at the back give the
new brougham the appearance of an
ariStocrat of motor cars, a position
which MIR. Jewett claims it justly
fills. The upholstery is a fine grade
of velour, picked to work into the
general color combination.
Balloon tires add even greater rid
ing comfort. claim its builders who
have already proven by winning a
hundred hill-climbs that it has the
needed power for its extra deep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-06
Accuracy Sins Back

A number Of motorists who firmly
believe in accuracy have raised an
interesting point with respect to the
licensing OF 1925 models in 1924
a point which began to receive at
tention when the 1924 models were
brought out so early in 1923. In one
State, for instance, the car owner Is
required to take an affidavit to the
effect that the information he gives
in the application for license is the
whole truth and nothing but the
truth. Between now and January /,
1925, thousands of the States citi-
Gems will write down beside the line,
Year Of manufacture" the numerals
1925. Obviously no car can be
manufactured in 1925 until 1925 is
here. The matter may seem like a
detail but there are those who con-
tend that If such inaccuracy passes
how can the motor vehicle officials
object to mere difference Of a few
figures in the engine number or any
other description of the car. Some
dealers are incensed over the mac
curacy on grounds that it makes
for confusion when cars are re-sold
II all. manufacturers brought out
their 1925 cars in 1924 it would be
nothing to worry. about, but there is
obviAus ground for objection when
some Of them still adhere to the
idea OF calling a car a 1925" when
it is actually made in 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-06
Nash Announces Two
Completely New Lines

Two completely new lines of six
cylinder cars, known as the advanc-
ed six series and the special six
series, are announced by Nash Mo-
tors. With body styles in new de-
sign, four-wheel brakes, full balloon
tires, disc wheels and force feed en-
CINE fabrication on all models these
new cars embody also numerous de-
tails of refinement and improvement
in engineering and construction.
Because of the interest that has
been manifested in what Nash was
planning to offer, dealers throughout
the country this week are keeping
"open house" Invitations have been
extended for public inspection of the
new Nash models and arrangements
have been made to handle the thous-
ands of visitors who will throng the
showrooms. The appearance and ap-
pointments of all models in the new
Nash advanced six and special six
series have inspired outspoken ad-
miration on the part of those who
have had an opportunity to view
these cars. The w-hung bodies.
with bevel beading. higher and wild
err, heavily nickeled radiators en-
bossed at name plate are set off by
new style massive head and parking
lamps of Nash design. The tenders
are wider and deeply crowned and
the hood louvers are high. Equip
ment includes rear view mirror, au-
tomato windshield wiper, flush type
cowl ventilator, steering wheel with
hand and finger grips and new in
strument board illuminated by a con-
cealed light in cowl. The instru-
ments are set in two large frosted
ell 1in1c ininSr Snpnd =
ometer, odometer, clock, ammeter, oil
guage and gas guage. The carbure-
tor mixture heat control also is on
the instrument board so it may be
regulated by mere hand pressure
from the drivers seat.
The enclosed models have a wealth
of luxurious appointments and
equipments. AS further standard
equipment on all models of the ad-
vanced six and special six series are
five disc wheels of special design for
Nash. The fifth wheel is mounted
at the rear. The tires are full bal
loon with non skid, rib tread on the
rear and rib tread on the front. as
surfing the most advanced degree of
riding comfort achieved by tire man
ufacturers.
The Nash steering mechanism, de-
signed especially Tor balloon tires
and four wheel brake. provides an
increase in leverage which complete
ly nullifies the normal steering re-
sistance heretofore characteristic -
balloon tires When parking. The
steering of these new Nash cars is
described as being so easy and eff
fortress that it is bound to arouse
admiration.
The Nash force feed oiling system
assures continuous and complete
pressure fabrication of maiT bear
ings, connecting rod bearings, cam
shaft bearings and valve mechanism.
All oil is filtered through net Of fine
small mesh to prevent the slightest
foreign substance reaching the bear
ing surfaces. Entire filtration and
publication of the oiling system is
accomplished in the space of a few
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-06

/ life and injury from risks AZ ma.
and detention following capture hv
enemies OF the United States
The records Of the Marine ana
Seaman's Insurance Division are rich
in narratives Of the sea. They CON.
tain vivid accounts of fights with
submarines, captures and Destruction
OF vessels by mines. the escape NJ
the men In life boats and RATS. ana
the death or injury Of others
The first loss was that Of the sail
ing vessel William P. Frye" which.
while en- route from Seattle, Wash
ington, to Great Britain, was can.
tured on January ~. 1915, by thA
German Cruiser '"Prinz Eitel FrieaS
rich," the cargo of grain thrown
overheard and the vessel DESTROYED
by bombs. No lives were lost. the
men being taken on board The
cruiser. This was the first vessel ~
American registry lost during the
World War.
On the same date that the I-n,ted
States declared Il state of war with
Germany. April 6. 1917. the Ameri-
can schooner Edwin r. Hunt" was
destroyed by a German submarine in
the Mediterranean.
Among the thrilling battles was
that of the "Campana." returning
from France to New York. The
fight lasted from $50 to $40 A. NJ
. 40 shots being fired by the Cam.
pana" and not less than 400 BY a
German submarine. four OF which
took effect. setting fire to the engine
room store room. With only ten
shells left. the Captain of the Ameri-
can vessel surrendered. His shin
| was subsequently sunk and the crew
made prisoners at Brandenburg,
, Germany.
The Captain Of the "Moren," a
tank steamer of 4.045 gross tons.
! sunk in the Mediterranean by a
| German submarine. was congratu.
lated by the Commander of the sub.
marine for the good fight he had
! made and medical attention was
given to two of the men most badly
wounded.
! The largest amount at risk on any
! one steamer was S,274,023 on the
! "Kermanshaw" for VOYAGE from
New Orleans to Havre. The largest
! loss by reason of the sinking of any
j one vessel was that OF the "Argo-
, maui" on which S516.5O0 was car
| ried on the hull and $3.50. S36 on
the cargo. The largest single pay
! ment made was by Treasury War.
rant in the sum of S",200,0O0 for the
| total loss of the John d. Archbold,p
, a Standard Oil Company tanker.
| AS provided for in the Agreement
! between the United States and Ger
many. dated August 10. 1922. the
! United States. acting through the
] Veterans Bureau. has filed with the
! Mixed Claims Commission. claims for
, which Germany is liable. and an
award has been made to the United
! States in the amount of s24,0S2, 5S6s6.
/ with interest at percent from No
! vcmbcr II. 1918 to date of payment.