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Evening star., 1924-02-11
WILSON VISION OF PEACE
is LIKENED TO CHRIST'S
Rev. DR. Speer of New York Sees
Future According Ex-Presi-
dent Honor Due.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, February 1.-THE vision
Of Woodrow Wilson for a world at
peace through international accord
was compared to that of Cnr1si in His
message for peace on earth by the
Rev. DR.. Robert L. Speer of the
. board of foreign missions. New York
city. speaking before the Chicago
Sunday Evening Club last night.
TT is altogether too close to Wood
row Wilson to judge of his place in
world history, but in the future" DR..
Speer said. "he will be accorded his
rightful position among those who
died for his faith. That is all that one
can do, and, after ALL the greatest
life ever lived was just such. a
failure" -"
The speaker urged that people con-
iinue their dreams of a clean, right
,ous, merciful, brotherly world. BY
"indestructible hope" DR.. Speer said,
the people of the world can bring
about a new order of universal peace.
\ new earth. he declared, can be had
by looking for it.
Evening star., 1924-02-11
DEATH AT. SEA VERIFIED.
Son Of Judge Denison, Detroit, Dis
appears From Ship.

Confirmation Of the report that Ar
thur c. Denison, jr., Detroit. had beep
lost at sea has been received by HIS
father, United States Circuit Judge
Denison, in q telegram from W. En-
erton Heidland, New York artist, who
was q companion OF the missing man.
The message gave no details con-
cerning the tragedy.
News OF the loss Of this son came
to Judge Denison here from the Amer
lean consul at Santo Domingo.
Young Denison was thirty years
of age and was bound for Santo Do
mingo in order to gain material for
magazine articles.
Evening star., 1924-02-11
HOUGHTON PUT IN RACE.
New York District Nominates Am
bassador for G. o. p. Delegate,

ELMIRA, y. V. February 11.-Alan-
son &. Houghton. United States am
basSador to Germany, and State Sena-
tor Seymour Lowman of this city
were designated candidates for cleo
tion as delegates to the republican
national convention by republican
leaders of the thirty-seventh congress
sional district here last night
Evening star., 1924-02-11

culpable, because the truth may be
easily learned at any time by inquiry
addressed to the War Department. or
the Quartermaster general"
Evening star., 1924-02-11

The superstitious English farmer
in olden days believed that if one
looked at a growing vegetable or
tree on an empty stomach in the
morning such vegetation would never
flourish
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Randolph Girl Makes Good

The Sunday Gazette carried pic
turc Of Miss velma Cypert, a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Cypert,
formerly of Maynard. 1t is reported
that she is full fledged college fresh
man at the age of II. She finished
Arkadelphia high school last May with
college entrance credits to spare and
IS now freshman at Ouachita Col
lege, where she is making good re-
cord. old Randolph takes great pride
in her distinguished products and 1t
Is with qualification that we note the
growing number Of her boys and girls
who are making their marks In the
world.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Entertains Pastime Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Zan Schnahaum enter
tained the Pastime Club at their beau
,iful home here last Thursday evening
Seven games of Five Hundred were
played. Mrs. Ona Martin, winning
ladies' prize was awarded dainty
hand made dresser scarf. l.. Il. Mar
tin, won mems prize, nm Eversharp
pencil The guest prize, Broken Bar
riers." late book. was awarded Miss
Evelyn McNaiax. A delicious one
course luncheoff7 followed the cards.
The hostess was assisted by her sisters,
Mrs. Carl Preston and Miss Elizabeth
Schnabaum. In serving.
Guests present were, Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Sallee, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Preston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Preston, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. l.. Blankenship, Misses Evelyn
McNairy and Missile Schnabaum and
Messrs. Tom Carter and John Brans-
ford.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Brown For Assessor


In the proper column this week will
he found the formal announcement Of
Wesley Brown as candidate for the
office Of tax assessor of Randolph coun-
ty in the August election. Mr.. Brown
comes from long line of Randolph
county democrats, was born near
Hamil and grew to manhood in the
Randolph county hills. He received
his elementary education In the Hamil
aud Ravenden Springs schools and his
high school training at POcahontas. He
has taught in the county schools for
several years and Is known as one Of
the leading educators of this section.
During the past assessment he work
ed as deputy under Deck Holder and
in that capacity received a good work
ing knowledge Of the duties appertain-
ing to the office. Wesley is young
man Of unlimited capabilities and is
known to he strictly conscientious i'm
his dealings with his fellowmen. He
is well qualified to assume the duties
Of tax assessor and promises, If cleo
ted, to give the affairs Of the office his
best attention.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Mrs. S. ]. Bennett

Mrs. S. ]. Bennett. widow Of the late
II. $. Bennett, died at the family home
here Sunday after an illness with flu
aud pneumonia. The funeral services
were conducted Monday afternoon at
the Masonic cemetery where the boy
was placed to rest until the final day
Of reckoning. The Rev. Mr.. McEwen
conducted the services.
Mrs. Bennett was a native or Ran.
dOlph county having been born here
60 years ago. She was the mother ~
nine children. two or whom preceded
her to eternity. The surviving ones
are: Mrs. Essie Smith of Gum stump
Jess Of Wyoming, Dot of Texas. Myrt
# Biggers, Arthur. Evans and AIitt OF
POcahOntas.
Her son-in-law. Cam Smith. husband
Of Essic, is at the Bennett home here
suffering with pneumonia. lie X said
to be dangerously ILL., One Of his sons
has also been i'll with the disease, but
is recovering
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Takes CreOsOte, Dies

A report from Gum Stump states
that Alex Gentry, citizen Of that
community, died one day recently in
n very unusual manner. He had just
eaten a hearty breakfast and had gone
in.O another room when he suddenly
cried out as If i'm great pain. He asked
his daughtcr-in-law for some creosote
to ease the pain aud swallowed a
spoonful of the raw liquid. lie then
went to bed and apparently fell asleep,
hut when the family undertook to
wake him some hours later hc was
found to be dead
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
For County Clerk

In this issue we carry the formal an
nouncement of Myrt Walrond as n can
didate for the Office OF county clerk,
subject to the Democratic primary.
Myrt was a candidate for the Office in
the last primary and. though II was
his frs political venture. he ran second
in the field full Of contenders.
This young man Is native OF Ran
dolph county and for many years has
been teacher In the county schools.
Throughout his life he has had many
serious difficulties TO contend with but
he has the reputation of meeting them
fenrlessly and manfully. Through dint
Of perseverlng application he received
the education which fitted him for his
standing as teacher and qualified
him for the office to which he aspires.
In the last primary he carried eight
townships and ran n close second In
ten more. II is on this good showing
that he and his friends are feeling as
sured of a successful race in the com
ing contest.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Circuit Court Adjourned

The January term of circuit court
for Randolph county adjourned last
Saturday morning after two weeks
session.
The jury in the Ben Dame case re-
turned verdict of second degree muir
der and fixed the punishment at nine
years in the state penitentiary. An ap-
peal to the supreme court was taken
and bail was fixed at $4,000. That
amount was made in short time and
Dame was released from custody.
Thee civil case of Mrs. Fred Bode
against the Missouri Pacific Railroad
10, asking $4,000 damages, was tried
Friday. The case was the result of
the death last year Of Fred BOde, who
was killed at O'Kean when struck 10y
a passenger train. Mr.. Bode was driv-
ing across the tracks in an automobile
when the train struck the car, caus-
ing his death. The complaint charged
negligence on the part Of the railroad
company and on this the plaintiffs bas-
ed their suit. The jury was out several
hours and finally returned verdict
favOring Mrs. BOde, awarding damages
in the amount of $1,000. The railroad
company appealed the case.
ON Saturday Judge Ashley appoint
ed as jury commissioners, Ben A.
Brown, Chas BOde and Ben Choate.
The commissioners Immediately went
into session and selected the grand
and petit juries for the July term Of
court. Their selection will he made
known at the proper time.
The grand jury adjourned Friday
after finding an even hundred true
bills of Indictment. Their report in
fun appears on another page of this
issue.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Bishop Announces For Judge

We take pleasure h placing i'm our
announcement column this week the
name of II. NJ. Bishop. who is candi-
date for county and probate judge IF
Randolph county, subject to the coming
Democratic primary. Mr.. Bishop ran
q close second in the race for that
office in the last election and he's So
ceived so much encouragement at the
hands of his friends that he has de-
cided to again toss his hat into the
ring.
Mr.. Bishop formerly served our peo-
pie as county judge and his manner of
handling the affairs of his office gain
ed the general appreciation Of the peo-
pie. During his younger days he was
one of the leading educators Of the
county and taught in many different
sections of Randolph. He is a man
high i'm the public esteem and numbers
among his followers many of the lead
ing citizens of this section.
He wishes to express his thanks to
his friends who supported him 50 well
two years ago and to make known his
appreciation of the good vote he re-
ceived. He promises letter to the
voters through this paper within a
few weeks. Watch for it.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson, war president,
died at his home in Washington sun
day at II 10 in the morning. A stroke
Of paralysis Friday was the immediate
cause Of his death, though his health
has been constantly failing Since his
retirement from the presidency. A
food Of messages from all parts of the
world followed the announcement of
his death, paying touching tributes to
his memory. President Coolidge's proc
lamation ON the death of this great
man was as follows:
THE death Of Woodrow Wilson,
President Of the United States from
March 1913, to Mar 1, 1921, which
occurred at II 10 o'clock today at his
home in Washington, District of
Columbia, deprives the country of n
most distinguished citizen. and is an
event which causes universal and genu-
inc sorrow. To many of us II brings a
sense of a profound personal bereaye-
ment.
His early profession as lawyer
was abandoned to enter academic life.
In his chosen field, he attained the
highest rank as an educator, and has
left his impress upon the intellectual
though Of the country. From the presi-
dency of PrincestOn University he was
called by his fellow citizens to be the
chief executive of the State of New
Jersey. The duties of this high office
he 50 conducted as to win the conf
,lIence Of the people of the United
States. who twice elected him to the
chief magistracy of the republic. As
president of the United States, he was
moved 10y an earnest desire to promote
the best interests of the country as he
conceived them. His acts were pro
NOTED by high motives and his SINGER
! ity of purpose cannot he questioned.
He led the nation through the terrific
| NllNEElt VI lilt NhlhA Nhi WIN MY
idealism which never failed him. He
gave uttcrance to the aspiration of
humanity with an eloquence which
held the attention of all the earth and
made America new and enlarged in
auence in the destiny of mankind.
"m testimony of the respect in which
his memory is held 10y the government
and the people of the United States.
do hereby direct thai the flags Of the
White House and of the several de
partment buildings he displayed nj
half-mast for period of 10 days and
that suitable military and naval honors
under orders of the Secretary Of WaI
and of the Secretary of the Navy may
he rendered on the day OF the funeral
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Farmer Commits Suicide

John Stanfill, aged about 60 years,
farmer living near OCOnee. commit
ted suicide last Thursday morning by
blowing off the top Of his head with a
shotgun. He is said to have been in n
nervous condition for several months
and since selling his farm few
months ago. he is thought TO have
been broOding over the transaction He
leaves a wife and two children at home
and three grown sons. lie is the father
of Bro. Taylor Stanfll a minister Of
of The Gospel well known all over the
county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Mrs. Preston Entertains

The "Wednesday Club. had n delight
ful meeting with Mrs. Carl Preston on
Jan. 30. Six games of Bridge were
played In which Miss Lucille Carter
scored high, winning a beautiful hand
made buffet set. Mrs. Noohers cut con-
ISOLATION and was awarded hand-mads
glass towels. The house was bright
with cut flowers and dainty 7allG
course was served. Guests were, Miss
Elizabeth Schnabaum and Mrs. Zan
Schnabaum
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Inter-High School Debate

On Friday night of this week the
Pocahontas High School will debate
against the Lepanto High School. The
debate will ba held at the Methodist
church at s 100 o'clock. There will be
two or three musical numbers before
the debate. The subject for debate is
'Resolved: That the Federal Govern
ment Should Adopt an Adequate Sys-
ten of Social Insurance" This is the
first of series Of debates to be held
all over the state. A charge Of 20
cents per person will be made to bear
the expenses of the visitors.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Lose One, Win One

The POca High School basketball five
went to Walnut Ridge last Wednesday
night and lost game to the All Stars
Of that city 10y score Of 33 to II. The
Walnut Ridge papers gave Smith, Poca
center, credit for playing the best game
for the locals.
On Friday night the Hoxie All Stars
came over and received a good tromc-
ing from the Iii boys to the tune of a
"a to 3 score. The entire team played
a star game in that contest. working
with the smoothness and precision of
a well oiled machine.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
To Discuss Farm Problems

Mr.. Robert L. Wait, secretary of
the Arkansas Bankers Association
and Mr.. c. w. Watson, representa-,
tive of the Farm Development Bureau
of Memphis, will speak at the court
house in Pocahontas on Friday, Febru'
airy s, at 80 y. m. These men will
speak OH the agricultural problems of
Randolph county and will discuss
means of solving them. All farmers
and business men are urged to be
present.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
From the County Agent

TO the farmers of Randolph county
As county agent of Randolph county
am working in the interest of the farm.
crs and the betterment of the county.
It is my aim to visit each community
and get acquainted with all the people
of this county just as fast as II is pos.
sible for me to do ~ and the road con
ditiOns will permit.
/ will he at my Office in the court
house on Saturdays and would be very
glad TO have you call and talk over
your farm problems.
am here to serve you,
Lydle 7. Smith,
County Agent
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Fireman Loses Tooth
County Agent

In dispatch from Washington, ID.
C.. we learn that Douglas LemmOns,
formerly of PocahOn'as, suffered the
loss of tooth while fighting a fire in
that city lie is II fireman in the ser
vice Of the Washington fre department
and II was in his regular round Of
duty that he received the injury.
Douglas is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs o.
\. Lemmons of this city.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
New Grocery Store

Robert Sanders is opening up a
stock of groceries and feed at the Pace
& Thompson old stand in the Spinner
weber building. He will open for busi-
ness Saturday Of this week. Mr.. Sand
ers is well experienced in this line,
having been in the mercantile business
at O'Kean for many years prior to his
coming here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
Miss Foster in Charge

An exchange at JOnesboro states that
Miss NOtra Foster has been placed in
charge of the House of Fashion as
manager, succeeding the late Jake
GrOssman. The paper speaks very
highly of Miss Foster and of her capa-
bility of successfully handling the
business. Miss Foster is a daughter
of Mrs. ]. W. Bennett of this city.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
ROYAL NeighbOrs to Meet

Pearl Camp No. 6760, Royal Neigh
b6rs of America, will hold its regular
meeting next Wednesday afternoon,
Feb. IL, 1924 All members are urged
to he present to meet Mrs. Lillian f..
Lee, state supervising deputy, who has
promised to he in attendance.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08
James w. Goodwin

james W. Goodwin, familiarly known
as "Uncle Jimmie, Of Biggers died at
his home Tuesday afternoon after
lingering illness Of several months dur
alton. The remains were inferred In
the IIite cemetery "Wednesday after
noon.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08

Rufe Wiley and family, who left
here about three months ago 10 try
for fortune in west Texas. returned
last week fully satisfied that there is
no place like Randolph county. Ark.
Sank iIurn and family, who went with
them to Texas, have gone to Colorado.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08

The many friends of Tom Mays. who
has been taking treatment under DR..
W. r. Hughes here for several weeks
past. will he glad to learn that he IL
recovering nicely and will soon be able
to return to his home.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08

l.. +. Shelton Of O'Kean was trans
acting business In POcahOntas Friday
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-08

and
VI
ore.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Buys This
Beautiful Console
$50

Finished in handsome Amer
lean brown mahogany, this
console is a piece of furniture
that will add to any home.
Equipped with Saal motor
and Universal tone arm, it is a
value truly remarkable.
Hear it play your favorite
selections. Let us deliver it
to your home.
BALCoSY-sTREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Neu Crystal Beads, $1.95 to $5.9j
420-30 Seventh St. NV.
Fresh Candies

Peanut Brittle, fresh, crisp,
appetizing. Saturday only,
por"i. z1c.
"Oh Henry" Milk Nut Bars,
the new confection. Simply
great bar, 1Oc.
Baltimore Peanut Taffy is
one of the most popular can
dies. Pound, 35c.
Chocolate Nut Crumble-
you'll like it. Always fresh
here. Pound, 49c.
Hard Candy Hearts, pure
and in delicious assorted fla
vors. Pound, 39c.
STREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1924-02-01
Square Draped Wells
Much In Vogue
Special. S1.OO

Ready to enhance the new
Spring hat or rejuvenate the
one you are wearing.
In such attractive colorings
as navy, gray, taupe, black.
purple, brown, sand and COM
binations Of colors, they add
tremendously to ones general
appearance.
STREET FLOOR
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
HAIR CATCHES ON FIRE
Toy Balloon, Exploded by Cigarette, Threatens Nfe Of Widow Of John Purroy Mitchell.

New York, May l.--Mrs. John Pur- roy Mitchell, widow of Mayor Mitchel said today she had suffered no ill ef- fleets from the explosion Of a toy bal- loon, playfully touched with a cigar. cite by a guest, which had set fire to her hair.
 The accident occurred Tuesday night at the Russian ball held at the Hotel Lorraine under the patronage of the Princess Trina and Prince Felix Youssoupof.
 Owing to the presence Of mind Of Major William Kennedy. the fire was quickly estinguished with a napkin and aside from shock and fright Mrs. Mitchell was not hurt. The balloon was filled with gas and when it ex- ploded with loud report, a flame about two feet high nared up over the table.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
WANT RULE REPEALED
Tennis Players Called Into Meeting to Discuss Much Questioned. Player
 Writer Rules.

New York, May 1.-The break be- tween the National association and Tilden and Richards has had sequel in the form of call from Ed Con- lin, we'll known umpire, for rally ing on Monday at New York hotel of those members of the West Side Tennis club who arc eagor to repeal the player-writer ruling.
 conlin called upon the pro-Tilden forces of the club, of which he is a member, to lay their plans for the fight thel expect 10 make at the next regular meeting of the club.
 Conlin, who heads the list Of mem- Der who petitioned that the club re- open the issue with the association, declared most members were behind him, He asserted that on a recent trip to the Pacific coast, he found ten- his men in the west and middle west solidly behind Tllden.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
HELD AS BIGAMIST
New York Woman Lawyer Is Arrest. el on Complaint Made Out By Her Husband.

New York. May l. - Mrs. Jessie Margaret Duvollon. g years old, a lawyer. was arrested last night o41 the complaint of her husband. Andrew P. Duvollon. a clerE, which charged her with having deserted him shortly after their marriage in January, 1922. to tecome the wife of Alexander Brew ster, Jr.. a sl-year old student. She was charged with bigamy.
 Duvollon showed the police two marriage iicenses. one for his mar riaee to Jessie Margaret Doland, Of Sutley. N. l., and the other for inc marriage Of young Brewster. also Of Sutley to Jessie Margaret Dolan. The second license in which Miss DoIan gave her age as 2i. showed that Brewster was married at the munici- pal building June 2, 1922. Duvollon said the woman he married as Miss Doland was the same woman who lst- CT became the bride Of Brewster as Miss Dolsn.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
Baseball Players
Limbering Up Now
 With Joint-Ease

After th Q game or prac- flee Joint Ease lakes inc kinks. lamcness a n q soreness out Of your throwing arm so quickly that you'll want to start all over again in a few hours.
 It's great stuff - speedy a T q sure. and many stars arc wise 10 it.
 Jrs; two min utes' rubbing ard this great, stainle ss Joint Ease soaks right in through skin to the fragments
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01

Earned runs-Cincinnati 1. Mill waukee l. Two-base hits-Kelly, Ben nett. Foley, Golden. Struck out Geer. Golden 2. Jones, Dslrymple. Bases on balls-Geer, J. White, Kelly. Balls called-White IS, Weaver 22. Strikes called--White 3s. Weaver 3s. Left on bases--Cincinnati Milwau- Ike 9. First base on errors-Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 2. Wild pitch--Weaver. Double jlays-Niilwaukee ?. Umpire Crandall. Time--3:35.
 TOMoRRoW'S SCORE: Nine in- nings without a hit for either team and ten innings without hit for the losing team.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
CRIQuI yS. FRuSH

Paris. May IA twenty round bout between Eugene Criqui, former feath. crweight champion Of the world, and Danny Frush, the American boxer was arranged today. The light will take place June in tho Buffalo vclo. drome here. This win be the first ap. pcarance Of Criqui in the ring since last October, when he injured his hand in bout with Henri Hebrans, Inc Belgian fighter
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01

where the soreness is. 60 cents a tube.
 Ask any live druggist for tube Of Joint Ease and keep limbered up. as thousands of other ball players do.
 Always rcmemI;cr when Joist-I;asc gets in joint agOn. gets ont-Quit.k.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01

One feature of inc Fourth Inter national Sample Fair Of Naples nert September will be representative ex- hibits N the production of industries established abroad. especially in America, by citizens Of Italian extrac- ton.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
COLLEGE BASEBALL

Yale 6, Amherst tsix innings.) / lsordham 3, Lehigh 2.
 Muhlcnberg G, Swarthmore tfiro inniBEs.)
 Army 10, IIaverford Hh in- nings.) Cornell Columbia (rain.)s. Holy Cross 12. Boston Union Q. Boston College :, Colby 3. Penn. Georgia Tech. frain.D Navy-Gettysburg frain.D Harvard II, Middlebury ,.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-01
The Standing

To,lay's Games Washington at New York. Detroit at St. Louis. Chicago at Cleveland. Boston at Philadelphia.