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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Million for Reelection

In our announcement column this
week appears the name of G. W. Mil
lion who is candidate for reelection
to the Office of. county and probate
fudge Of Randolph county, subject to
the coming Democratic primary elec-
tion.
Mr.. Million is rounding out his first
term as county judge and In coming be-
fore the people asking for the custom
AIRY second term he does 80 strictly
on the record he has made as judge
during the past two years. He asks
careful and unprecedented examina-
tion Of his past acts and expresses
himself az being willing to stand or
fall thereby.
He viii make an active campaign Of
the county between now and the date
of the primary and will outline his
platform for future service. promising
in the future, as in pastdta discharge
all duties pertainiAaOtS the office Of
county aud probate judge fairly and
lmpartially and without fear or favor.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
MEMORIAL PROGRAM
DRAWS LARGE CROWD

The Memorial Day exercises were
observed by several hundred here last
Friday. A number OF out-Of-town peo-
ple who have relatives or friends
sleeping in the Pocahontas cemeteries,
were present and assisted in the ser
vices.
The program consisted of an intro
ductory address by Judge ]. w. Meeks,
prayer by Rev. Demp King, an address
by Hon. Drew Bowers, a reading by
Miss Mickey Haltom and songs by the
choir. Hon. Z. g. Johnston acted as
master Of ceremonies. After the pro-
gram the work of decorating the
graves and placing the flags was com
pleted and we are told that not a
grave was neglected.
The observance of May 30 as Decora-
tion, or Memorial, Day is fast becom-
ing an universal custom. Almost every
state and community has a memorial
day but the dates of observance vary.
1t is planned here to observe the Both
of May every year as Memorial Day,
with appropriate programs and ser
vices.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
CONfESSES MURDER
AlJUDGED INSANE

Alden Gates. a young man of near
town. who was arrested several weeks
ago. charged with completely i'm the
murder of VIM. Pierce, who was found
dead. with a couple Of bullets In his
body, about a mile above town. made
a confession to officers here Sunday
morning that he was implicated in
the murder-in fact that he did the
shooting. 1t is said. Young Gates had
a preliminary hearing following the
death of the old man, but apparently
proved an alibi and was released from
custody. In his statement to officers
Sunday he stated that the crime had
preyed upon his mind until he could
not rest. day or night, and that he
wanted 70 give up and suffer the
penalty. He stated that he did the
shooting. using his own gun and that
he shot the man in the back, that Rufe
Pursful, who Is being held for the
crime, was present when the old man
was shot lie appeared TO De very
nervous and excited and Mr.. Gullett
took him to Drs. Throgmorton and
Run for an examination. The doctors
recommended that he be taken to the
hospital for nervous diseases at Little
Rock for treatment and he was taken
there and placed in that institution
Sunday night
Several people who heard Gates
statement OF the case are inclined to
believe his story. 1t is said. while
others seem to think that his mind
may have become affected on account
Of his former arrest and his associa
tion with the other parties who have
been accused Of being implicated in the
crime
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
FATS BEAT LEANS
IN Aiming GAME

Saturday was day of stiff arms
and sore legs in PocahOntas, following
the Fats-Leans baseball game the after
noon before. About thirty players
took part, the eighteen regulars and
about a dozen subs. The game lasted
nearly three hours and during this
time four innings were finished aud 81
runs were made, the Fats in some man
ner getting II and the Leans II.
Four good balls were lost (by fouls,
not home runs), Henry Keifer got to
second on an easy home run, Doc Slut
tie fell down three times running to
first then made it safe when the ball
went through hole in Cadge Bowers
mitt, Gene Thompson knocked one over
right field fence, the Methodist preach
er allowed the Fats about dozen hits
and nine runs in the fourth, the Fats
got winded, the Leans disgusted. the
balls got lost and the game was called
on account of darkness Ward and
Partin, the umpires, deserve place
in the L. s. Diplomatic Corps for get
ting through the game with whole
hides, the little boys deserve medals
for running the balls which went past
the catchers and the Leans deserve a
good humping for losing the game.
The Methodist boys class which put
on the game cleared nice profit,
which will be used on their pledge for
the building fund on the new church.
This game was scream but the one
this afternoon. between the "fat" and
lean" women promises to be the laugh
of the decade.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
For Road Overseer

We are authorized to announce Jake
Mcdonald for road oyerseer of Demun
township. subject to the Democratfc
primary election in August. Mr. SIC
Donald Is now serving his secshd year
In this office and is seeking detection
for the usual second term. He is a
road builder of well known eapability
and is always found on the job when
the roads need attention. He has re-
Gently been working the Black Rock.
Black Ferry aud Carter Lane roads
and has them in unusually good con-
dition. Remember his past record
when you go to the polls next fall.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Sell Many Poppies

The Pocahontas Auxiliary Of the
American Legion enjoyed quite sue
cess in their poppy sale last week,
clearing $75 from the work. The
flowers were made by disabled ex-ser-
vice men, and the funds derived from
the sale will be used for the aid of
these unfortunates.
For the purpose of explaining to the
public the meaning of the poppy sale
the Auxiliary rendered program at
the Kozy Thursday night. w. L. Pope
was master Of ceremonies and the pro-
gram consisted of an address, "The
Message Of the Poppy" by NJ. d Bow
ers. a reading by Miss Mickey Haltom
and vocal solo by Mrs. Rector John
ston. The program was very enter
tanning and was exceptionally well
rendered.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
BASEBALL SEASON
OPENS, HOxIE WINS

The Pocahontas baseball team lost
It's first game Of the season Tuesday
to Hoxle SO. With the exception Of
two innings both teams played some
exceptionally good ball. In one bad
inning Poca's errors let In a bunch of
runs and In another Poca's hits got
them bunch OF runs.
The old reliable Shanks Partin was
on the ground for the local team and
allowed only four clean hits and two
scratch hits. while the Hoxie pitcher
was knocked ali over the field for 8
clean and O scratch hits. Only three
errors were marked against the visi-
tors while Poca made 8.
Our team will go to Hoxie Friday
afternoon Of this week for a return
game with the Lawrence county boys.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
BONUS BLANKS TO Be
HANDLED BY LEGION

Randolph county veterans of the
World War will file their application
for adjusted compensation through the
Meeks Johnston Post No. 6 the Ameri-
can Legion, according to Joe S. Decker,
commander of the local post. Blanks
for the applications will be received by
the post adjutant from Washington
within a week or ten days.
The local post Of the American Le-
gion has been designated officially by
the government as the distributing
agency for application blanks in this
locality. A special committee comprls-
ing Oscar Mock, Ben Mays, DIR. II. e.
Ruff X. L. Hall, Bob Kolley and Eli
Abbott has been appointed by the post
commander to handle these blanks.
Because there are some 20 or more
questions of fact TO be answered the
American Legion Post has arranged
for the committee to assist each veter-
an IN nlllng ont MS clalm correctly 80
that there will be no delay. BE sure
and bring your discharge papers when
you come to fill out your application.
Ex-service men desiring application
blanks are advised to apply within a
few days to the local post, and mem
bers of the American Legion are urged
to file their claims early so as to be
able to assist veterans In their claims.
No charge will be made by the Ameri-
can Legion FOR its services to veterans.
A great drive will be launched June
20 to 25 by the Arkansas Departments,
the American Legion and Auxiliary to
get all available claims filed during the
five day period
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
DISTRICT METHODISTS
WILL. RALLY HERE
Policyhoders

on June 10th the Methodist people
of the Paragould district will meet In
Pocahontas for a big all-day rally. 1t
will be held in the beautiful grove near
the High School building and will
take the form of mammoth fish fry.
The Methodists of POcahontas will act
as hosts on this occasion and all Meth
odists Of the Paragould district are
invited. Officers of the different
churches are urged to be present.
The object of the meeting is to put
on program to bring all the pastoral
charges and all churches up to 100 per
cent performance of the program of
the church. The presiding elder and
the leaders of the district do not feel
that the performance Of the past years
refiectsyery much. credit to. the cause.
The whole Of the North Arkansas Con-
ference last year paid ON the beneyo-
lent accounts only about 43 per cent.
These accounts represent what the
church is trying to do at home and
abroad. 1t Is felt that the church
could and ought to do much better.
Bishop Sam Il. Hay, DIR. James
Thomas and other distinguished men
will be the speakers and a rich feast
is in store for all who attend. Poca-
hontas agrees to see that there will be
on hand plenty of fish, country corn
bread, coffee, etc.
Presiding Elder James A. Anderson
reports that he Is expecting all the
pastors and officers of the churches in
the district to be present. The pas
tors are supposed to send to the com
mittee in charge at Pocahontas, name
ly Il. Il. Johnston, w. l.. Blankenship
or b. b. Fisher. notice of how many
people are expected to be in attend
ance from the several charges. This
notice IL being addressed to Rev. G. +.
Gray. who will serve ns general chair
man Of the hosts.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
For Road Oyerseer

We are authorized TO announce II. NJ.
Johnston as candidate for road over
seer for Reyno township. subject to
the action of the democratic primary
election In August.
Mr.. Johnston is well known In his
community for his past work In this
office. having previously served for
seventeen years as road overseer In
Reyno township. He Is a practical
road builder and bears record of
keeping the roads in good shape with
a minimum expenditure of money. He
promises a fair and equitable distribu-
tlon Of his work II he Is elected to the
Office In the primary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
For Road Oyerseer

We are authorized to announce Tom
W. Odom as candidate for road over
seer Of SLOAN township. subject to
the action Of the coming democratic
primary election.
Tom is n young man. prominently
known IN the community he wishes to
serve, and has had plenty Of experience
in rond building and maintenance. He
is well qualified to hold the Office OF
road overseer and asks a fair consider
alton from the voters at the polls.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Wins Ponder Medal

At the graduation exercises Of the
POcahOntas high school last week. Miss
Flora Blanche Hamil was named win
ner Of the Ponder scholarship medal.
This medal is presented annually by
Hon. II. J.. Ponder of Walnut Ridge
TO the pupil making the highest aver
age grade during all four years of
high school work. Miss Hamil aver
aged 93 per cent during her nigh
school course.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06

The Star Herald is authorized to
announce Curtis Higginbotham as a
candidate for representative from Ran
dolph county. subject to the action of
the democratic primary election in
August.
Curtis is son of II. l.. Hlggin-
botham of James Greek township and
is of the fourth generation Of that
name in that township. He was rear
ed on the farm and knows and has
performed the various duties required
of a successful farmer. He received his
education in the common free schools
of the county. with one year at the
state normal at Conway and is finish
ing his second year i'm the University
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
May Run for Assessor

Our good friend, John ID. Campbell,
was in the office Tuesday and left us
the information that his friends are
so urgently soliciting him to enter the
race for tax assessor in the coming
primary that he is strongly consider
ing throwing in his hat. He promises
to make known his decision within
the near future.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06

of Memphis Law School. paying his
way by his own labor.
Being a farmer, reared from a long
line of Randolph county farmers he
knows of the problems with which his
vast majority of the counfy's people
have to cope. This knowledge, to-
gether with his legal training, will er-
able him to work and pass upon the
sort of Legislation most vital TO the
needs of those he wishes to serve.
He has just turned into his 22nd
year. is of pleasing address aud will,
we think. he able to explain his posi-
ton on the questions of the day, TO
the voters. from whom be asks an
impartial hearing.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
BUYS White Palace Cafe

Wallace Luttrell closed deal with
Hershel Ponder few days ago for
the purchase Of the New Palace Cafe,
located near the post0fiice next the j.
" Bennett corner. MIR. Luttrell will
be assisted In the management by Mrs
rraw. Mr.. Ponder is preparing to
sravel for his health which has been
el..llng for some time
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Eighth Grade Graduates

Two more eighth grade graduates
from the county schools have been adj
ded to the list since last weeks re-
port. They are Miss Lottie Walling
and Miss Ona Smith. both of Consoli-
dated District No. 1, near Hoover's
Landing.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Hodges viii Announce

Hon. w. A. Hodges Of Newport, can
didnte for congress from this district.
was In Pocahontas and the county this
week talking with old friends and
meeting new ones. His formal an
nouncement, together with his plat
form, will appear in this paper next
week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
S. /. A. Elects

AT the regular. meeting of the Poca-
hontas School Improvement Assocla-
tion last Friday afternoon the follow
ing officers were elected to serve for
the coming year: Mrs. w. f. Hughes,
president; Mrs. L. r. Pickett, vice
president; Mrs. o. G. Mock, secretary ;
Mrs. l.. r. Martin, treasurer.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
81. A. VIII Meet

The S. /, A. win meet Friday after
noon IN the court house. This viii be
the first meeting with the new officers
and everyone interested In this wcrk
IL urged to be prysent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
Church Fund Now SIG. 700

Another $1,000 was added to the new
Methodist church fund Tuesday. which.
brings the total amount Of pledses "a.
to $16.737. '>'
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
ARRANGE FOR FAIR
New London County Exhibit to Be
 Held Sept. to 3

"You cannot afford to miss the sev- autiath annual fair of the New Lon don County Agricultural Society. to be heid in Norwich on Sept. |, 2, and says one of the officials. who adds,
 for everything possible has been done tu make Che fair this year the best ever held by the society.
 pace in the many exhibition halls has already been taken and number of depart menis have signed up more exhibits than in ans year past. Tax en in all the exhibits of prize poultry, hlo0ded stock. pct stock and pigeons, farm machinery. farm products and exhibits ia the women and juvenile department. are certain to be of in- terest Go hundreds af fair-CaHHs
 "Fur those who like ho racing, the n.ao events sched lied for the three days should afford euievm nt Seek- Iep to interest everyone. fhc tair com mittee has booked six iiue acts which will alse be eivcH ID eNtru charge. Leading the tH Wilbur & l Circus. with a fine stlnG of trained animals. and Dynamite the hucking mule Other tu- -nutcnefs are Robin, King of Comedy CTS; LanouX and Lab f nl. aa woman act l featuring comedy dhatic stunts; the Great Alfreno, hing of high wire iartists. and the Ewing Towards. a Hast and mus sle act
 "Aditd afsItcti#ns include the I hallooa cen w A triple drop and l the merry-go-io ind or the children; :; i also the style show which should be l q banner attraction for the women. Beautiful gowns of recent models Will ! he worn bv live models direct from
 fashion headquarters.
 These and many other attractions Ion the monster midway are certain to
 give everyone d day of pleasure. Ev- Ierythine Is on daylight time during The fair, to avoid confusion
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
THEIR HONOR THE MAYOR"
5000 Prize Winning Comedy-Drama for
 1924
AUGUST % TO AUGUST 28
 IN PUTNAM

New York Is walfne for 'Tbcir uon- or thg Mayor Bat first it is ours.
 Ihis 1rar tha S8Neu prize play is .Their f4enof the Mayor. fhe author of the winning play is Emma Jane Rehl af Chicago Ihis riae k sBld to ha one of the finest comedies ever produced nn GhautanQua IL contains all ihe qualities which make for 8 sgc- ccsslul comedy li has the humor. the love story, the professional politician. the sutfaEeite and the exciting politi- cal race, an contributing ta make an altogether wholesome, cheerful and satisfying entertainment
 The play is sa'd to contain 90 snick- CTS. ii5 laughs. 5o roars and an egg dropper full of tears To outline the plot of the play would be Co deny you the pleasure that is Co be experienced in ifs various twists of action. Doubt less you will wonder about the origin of the title and how they can refer Co the mayor as "Their Honor. a strange situation indeed
 Play night has aiwa1 been the iiF night If our Chaatauqua program. This year it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

iast year sge aN saw something
 started hy fhe Chautauqaa urama
 Board thc outcome of which has been watched with great Interest and doubt less in some eases with anxiety. The leaders nf the NHautauaga movement got together and decided that Chaa- tauqua was hie enough and good enough to have fs own plays and net use Bfoadway's east-ofis, They there. fore decided Co offer s prize of S8.9ea for an original play of American life written by an American author.
 The prediction was mads at that lime that the tables would be turned and Broadway would take plays from Chautauqua rather than Gbaafauqua depending upon Broadway for it's plays. Has the prediction come trues Ne are happy to report that if has. The first plas which We all remember was Crossed Wires. featured on cur Chantnnnua program last year On March l3, 1924, t opened in Philadel- pf.aa under the name uf Across tne Street Finally on March if reached Broadway We saw t nearly eight months before New York didi
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
EASY TO DARKEN
 YOUR GRAY HAIR
Teu Can Bring Back Color and Lustre With Sa ge Tea
 and Sulphur

When you darkcu your hair with Sage I ta and Sulphur ne one can tell. hrcsasc H's done SO naturally. 70 even- N Preparing this mixture, though, at home is uussv and troublesome Al l1te cost vou can buy at any drug store inc fea3s-ta-use preparation, iua- proved hy the addition of ether ingFe- dieuts called "AyUfh's Sage and Sui- phur Compound" You just dampen a sponge CT sof1 brush with !, and draw this through your haif, taking one small strand at ] time. By morning all gray hair disappears. and, after another ap- plieation CT two. your hair becomes beautifully darkcned, glossy and lux urlani
 Gray. faded hair, though no disgrace. is a sign oi old age. and as We all de- sire a youthful and attractive appear 2nce. get busy at once with Nyeth's Sage and Seiphur Compound and lock years younger.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
COMPANY CHANGES NAME
Weir Stove Go, Now Known as Glen
 wood Range Go.

Every housewife knows the name "Gleuwood Glenwood ranges have been mad at Taunton. Mass. since tS7s but che great foundry which makes thesn n make cooking easy has always been known as the Weir Stove Company.
 Through thc excellence of the rang es themselves and many years of ad- vertisiue. che name eilenWead has been gwen rofion-wlGe publicity. Few pe9 ple remember that they are the pro duet of the N cir Stnve Company. lt has therefore been decided fo change Che name of this famous New England foundry ta the GieHwood Range Conn pany The ownership and manage ment of the company remain un- changed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

The first bathtub in America wa exhibited by Adam Thompson of Gin cinnafi in lS42. IL was supplied with water from a tank lu che attic and wa strongly denounced as injurious to the health.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

h 1857 it required 27a hours Of la hor 10 grow a hushel of corn, inelud- inr the preparation of the ground. the sowing. care and harvesting lt can now he done ia about twelve minutes of labor
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
THE CAREFUL PARENT

"I suppose you'd like to see your boy grow up Co be President??'
 w hat. have the poor child forced to associate with GonRressneu.
 The Country Gentleman.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

Wedding iHuitatioas and announce aeafs at The Patriot Press
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

There ls s1Vsuuu horse power avail able in the water resources of Bath onla.