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Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Emanuel Gartman, prominent citizen
Of Doniphan, Mo-, has been arrested
and is being held under $4,000. bail
on a charge of defrauding insurance
companies.
1t Is said that Gartman has been us
ing a serum to inject into a mans leg
or arm. This serum causes the leg or
arm to swell, and the cases have baf
fled the doctors of Ripley county for
some months, it is declared. 1t is ex-
planned by the officers that the serum
is used on a man who has accident in
surance, and then he reports the case
to a doctor who treats the apparent in
jury, when the claim Is made for in
surance, or damage suit filed. Sever
al personal injury suits that have been
filed in Ripley county recently are be-
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

ing investigated by the officers to
termine whether the "injurieS
suited from the use of the serum.
1t is said that in few weeks
swelling from the injected serum
away, and there is no apparent seri
results from its use. In one case
is said, doctor examined the vic
and decided he had received a bro
knee cap from reported injury, vi
in fact the trouble was due mel
from the serum.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12
STOP THAT ITCHING

If you suffer from any form of
skin diseases such as Itch. Eczema,
letter or Cracked Hands, Poison Oak,
Ring Worm, Old Sores or Sores on
Children. We will sell you q Jar Of
BLUE STAR REMEDY on q guar
antee. It will not stain your clothing
and has q pleasant odor.
Palace Drug Store
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

No word has been received regarding
the whereabouts Of John c. McIlrOy,
mayor of Ozark, Franklin county, and
assistant of the local bank, who disap-
peared one day recently after setting
the time lock on the vault of the bank
to the limit. The vault could not be
opened for three days, when it was
found, that $500 in cash had been
taken by McIlroy. The bank will lose
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Jack, the ten year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. NJ. Toney of Marshall,
met with terrible death, when he fell
into burning sawdust pile at a mill
near Marshall, Searcy county. With
a number of other children. Toney was
playing on the pile of sawdust, which
was set on fire about year ago, when
the sawdust gave way and he fell into
the flames The father attempted to
save the child, and was rescued by a
fellow workman, the father bringing
out his son, but the lad was so badly
burned he died in short time.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Mrs. Rackley, living near Judsonia.
while sitting in front of the fireplace
Thursday, got her clothes afre and be-
fore help could reach her, was so bad
ly burned she died few hours later.
The house and contents also was de-
stroyed. Neighbors rescued the aged
woman from the residence before the
flames destroyed it.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

w. f. Scarborough. farm demon
strator for Izard county, is ordering
soy beans for planting purposes for a
large number of farmers in that coun-
ty. He urges all farmers to try a
small acreage of this feed crop
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

nothing. as he was under bond. His
disappearance caused much surprise,
as he was a member of one of the old
families of the county and stood high
in the estimation of the people.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

A report from Mountain Home says
Fred Fulsom who operates the trac-
tor on the new road being constructed
from that place to Salem, via Hender-
son is unable to keep the copper piping
used in the oiling system on the mach
inc. He is Of opinion moonshiners
steal the piping to be used for worms
in making whiskey.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Steven Hammond, farmer of Wash
ington township, Independence county,
lost his barn and all his feedstuff by
fire one night recently. The origin
of the fire is unknown. A good mare
was also burned to death in the struc-
ture.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Mrs. Ellen Wishon was bound over
to the grand jury by a justice of the
peace at Van Buren. charged with the
manufacture of whiskey. Mrs Wis
hon was arrested after search of her
home southeast of Van Buren,, when
officers found complete still and a
quantity of mash. When the woman
was arrested the sheriff had to take
charge of her five children, the oldest
being but 13 years of age, but they
were returned to her when she made
bond for her appearance at the next
term of circuit court.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

NJ. Ford was given judgment in the
White county circuit court against the
M. p. railroad for $1,000. He claimed
his home had been set fire by a pass
ing engine.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Poplar Bluff. Mo-, March 5-Author-
tiles here were Informed today that
the postOffice safe at Naylor was blown
and robbed early this morning. A door
of the building was broken in. The
exact amount of money taken was not
made public by Postmaster Wood, but
it is said the amount was considerable.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all conce
ed that l am tearing down my fel
and since the stock law has been pr
en- valid by the supreme court
stock found on my place will be
up and the owners must pay the ds
ages. w. P. Brooks, Pocahontas.
81
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Says the Salem Star: "Now that
the grand jury has adjourned, Fulton
county brethren who have been so.
journing in Missouri may be expected
to return to their native heath"
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

While cropping wood a few days
ago, W. b. Byler of Knob Greek, lizard
county, cut off his thumb, the handle
of the axe catching in his clothing and
causing the accident.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

A broom tenant house filled with
hay and fodder, property of Tom Han
kins, living near Calico Rock, was de-
stroyed by fire one night lately. the
blaze originating from an unknown
cause.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

A big celebration is being planned
for the completion of the Batesville-
Mammoth Spring road, to be pulled off
July 4.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

In the circuit court at Salem recent
ly Joe Barnett, who is a hopeless Grip
pie, was sentenced to serve year in
the penitentiary on a charge of max
ing and selling liquor.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

who provoked a quarrel with the min
lister about prohibition Haywood was
locked up and a charge of assault and
artery. lodged against him. The as
sault upon the minister caused much
Indignation when citizens learned Of
the matter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Frank Dutton is erecting somewhat
unique building at Imboden, which he
will use as a filling station, the struc-
ture being made of logs. The logs will
be painted green, white and mortar
between will be white.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

-Four agricultural schools which were
said to have reached 400 farmers of
Izard county, disclosed the fact that
the fertilizer bill for the county in
1924 was 100000.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Heber Springs, March 6.-Ernest
Waters, aged %, found in an uncon-
sciOus condition 10 miles south of here
yesterday, declared he shot himself
in the hip by accident. He died few
hours later.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Congress has authorized the build
ing of bridges across White river at
Batesville, and Black river at Black
Rock.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

For the first time in many years.
there is not a murder case pending in
the Jackson county court.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

ID. o. Burnett, prominent insurance
man of Blytheville, committed suicide
Sunday by hanging himself He was
found by members of his family in the
barn at the end of strand of baling
wire knotted around his neck and Sc
cured to the rafters of the barn.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

W. NJ. Taylor of Blytheville, former
county judge of Mississippi county,
died at Memphis Sunday following an
automobile accident at Marion Satur-
day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12
North Arkansas News

The Citizens Bank of Bradford has
been organized with a capital stock of
$4,000.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Most things are relative. Whai
sweet to some is bitter to others.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Gold and silver mining is to be de-
veloped in Yell county by a California
investor, ii was revealed last week,
when the Clear Creek Mine and Milling
Company of Havana, Ark, filed arti-
cles of incorporation with Secretary
of State Higgins. The new venture,
financed largely by Illinois investors,
has n capital stock of 100000 all Of
which has been subscribed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

Rev. w. G. Worrell, an active pro
hlhitlon worker was badly handled
at Searcy by Bin Haywood, farmer.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

A forest fire in Fulton county first
of the week did damage estimated at
more than $4,000. A strip of land
about 6 miles long and two miles wide
was swept clear Of trees, buildings and
fences. Many farmers reported cattle,
horses and hogs lost in the blaze. The
fire continued until within about 6
miles of Mammoth Spring where it
was finally brought under control.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-03-12

With the sidewalks jammed with
the Saturday crowds Sam Hawthorn
and Miss Gertrude Felts of near Jones
boro were married on one of the bust
est corners of that city last Saturday.
After securing their marriage license
they set out in search of someone who
could tie the knot. On this corner
they found Squire Mills, a J. T.. who
proceeded to the work by merely turn
ing to face them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21

Darkness fell swiftly, as is the habit
of Florida's twilight A violet shadow
ed cloud enveloped the earth an
earth made sweet scented with the
thousand unnamed odors.
Its going TO be wonderful Elk.
claimed, mo where else in all the
world is the air so soft. It's like vel
vet.
"You used that word once before in
describing Florida night and I've
remembered it ever since because it's
so typical Of that quality one senses
rather than feels in the air. I've trav.
eled the world over many times" he
reminisced, but always I'm lured
back by memories of Florida nights.
It's that same softness though
never realized it before
A brief silence. Then simultaneous
ly, we both lamented the fact of being
indoors on such night.
.'Tell you what!' Warren Fisher
suddenly announced as he regarded
his watch, "asl it is, we'll burst in up
on the Divines just after they've had
dinner and so | suggest that we hop
off at Hollywood, have a bite at the
Country Club and chase in later it S
just a pleasant drive
Tentatively, | put forth few OBJ
jections but when one really wants
to do thing, all obstacles can be
made mythical and usually end by
taking flight.
fsTonight's going to be the most
glorious one you've ever seen" he urg
ed, you'll feel close to the stars and
hear the gentle cadence of the ocean
and feel the fresh breeze, from the sea-
The train was stuffy now, compared
to the picture he drew of the outside
world
If women with vitriolic tongues
could know the impulsive nature of
girlish hearts; could be touched by
their eager longing for the joy of the
moment, regardless of the price; if
they could see again with the eyes of
Youth, they would take no cognizance
of other viewpoints and would only
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
Ex-ServiCe Men Have
Last Insurance Chance
LAST DATE OF REINSTATEMENT
is SET BY U. S. VETERANS
BUREAU AT MIL WAUkEE

The following information has
been submitted by the Wisconsin Re
gional Office of the United States
Veterans Bureau which effects
the rights of Wisconsin ex-service
men to reinstate their war risk in.
surance.
The World War Veterans Act,
1924, known as Public 242, 68th
Congress, permits disabled ex-ser-
vice man whose disability is connect
ed with his term of military service
to reinstate his lapsed war risk in
surance by paying all the back
monthly premiums which would have
become payable if his insurance had
not lapsed, together with the inter,
est at the rate of five per cent per
annum, compounded annually.
This type of ex-service men must
apply for reinstatement on or before
June 7tk, 1925.
1t is also necessary that the appli-
cant submit to a physical examinas
ton which any practicing physician
may conduct. The cost of abe exam
nation must be borne by the apple
can't unless ne applies in person at
one of the following stations:
Wisconsin Regional Office of the
u. S. Veterans Bureau located at
1877 End St., Milwaukee, Wis;
DR.. F.. B. Taylor, Is So. Pinckney
St, Madison, Wis;
DR.. ]. E. Farr, Federal Bldg, Eau
Claire, Wis;
DIR. Fabian Gosin, Green Bay, Wis.
DR.. S. Gavin, Fond du Lac, Wis.
information and forms will be
submitted upon request Those de-
string information as to the correct
amount necessary to reinstate under
the above proviso should give the
following information.
Date and year of birth.
Full name and home address.
Rank and organization at time, of
discharge.
Date Of enlistment and date of dis
charge.
Date Term Insurance lapsed.
Compensation claim number.
All communications for Insurance.
information should be addressed to
the Wisconsin Regional Office, U. S..
Veterans Bureau, 1877 Second Street,
Milwaukee, Wis, attention of Coop
GRAFTON Section.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21

see the immediate fun to be had from
lark
Blythe Seattle Country
Club with it's insouciant charm,
beautifully gowned women and the ex-
otto atmosphere of Old Spain. We
faced patio, the glass floor OF which
was crystal clear From our little
table against the. wall, we noticed the
dancers glide smoothly as on ice
while colored lights sent myriad hues
against their feet, making a kaleidos
copic pattern.
The plaintive notes of violin came
from screen of potted plants The
strain was carried on and on by an
orchestra playing with a rhythm that
was distractingly happy and light
Guess we'd better toddle along to
our journeys end | suggested when
the demi-tasse had completed per-
feet repast
mo, the fun's just begun I'll bet
you haven't the faintest idea who's
going to dance
A flare of lights the music began
softly as if promising much-the notes
quivered and sent haunting, bar
barrie melody into the night. No one
rose to dance
Then, as meteor darts viyidly to-
wards earth the inimitable Gilda
Gray flashed into sight
From her dance and, her encore, no
one could have torn themselves away.
The whole atmosphere of the place
was vibrant with color and delight.
| looked at my watch when the last
echo of applause had lost itself as a
whisper in the night
Nov, we must start" | avowed,
the time has simply skipped past"
BY jove! you're right he agreed
but then letting his eyes rest upon
me, he became lost in thought
/ rose from my chair
mo, no. he motioned me to sit
down, you stay here where it's pleas
ant while scout around for car"
ITO be. Continued
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
PHELPS NEWS

Art Anderson went to Ironwood on
Friday.
Mrs. Mont Wyant is very i'll with
pneumonia.
Joe Ranet is back in Phelps after
an absence of two years.
Pat Roebucker moved his family to
Flambeau the first Of the week
Mr. and Mrs Dick Of Milwaukee
are at their summer home on Big
Twin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Anderson of Els
canada spent Sunday at the Anderson
home.
The Allen family who lived on the
lake front, moved to Eagle River on
Monday.
George Dean of Iron River, spent
Sunday with his parents who live on
the Hazen road
Virginia Koepke Of Milwaukee, who
owns a resort on Big Twin, is here
for the resort season.
The high school will give play,
AT the End of the Rainbow" at the
high school building on Tuesday.
Mrs Lewis Lugar stepped on rus
ty nail some time ago while working
in the garden and has been having a
lot of trouble with her foot.
On Thursday afternoon. the Ladies
Aid Society of the Congregational
church gave a farewell party for the
school teachers, at the home Of Mrs
August Khoeler on Big Twin lake.
Mr.. Jacobs recently purchased 3
acre lot in the new section which has
been opened this spring east of town
on the county road. He is erecting a
small building later to be used for a
garage. He will live in this until he
gets his house built.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS


Notice is hereby given that the
town board of the town of Washing
ton will meet at the intersection OF
the Anvil and Range zine roads at
2:3O p. m. on Saturday May 20, 1925
for the purpose of receiving bids for
the construction and Improvement of
the following roads: Anvil lake road,
Sutton road Carpenter lake road and
Ketz road. The roads are staked and
specifications of each may be had by
applying to Chairman Geo. Mayo, or
Paul Scharf, Clerk
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
PAUL SCHARF, Clerk.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
TWENTY YEARS AGO

James Morgan's ice house on Sill
yer lake was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. j. H. Kuehne was visiting at
Conover.
John Diamond went to Wausau..
Mrs. Finn Lawler was visiting at
Hackley,
Mrs. John zimpelmann returned
from a visit in Milwaukee.
Miss Frances Diamond returned
from Lac du Flambeau where she
had taught the past year.
Jas. Oberholtzer had new driv-
ing team purchased at Pelican.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Higgins were
visiting in Wausau.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21

The first of all fim-fam
merchants jokes, is to wink at
the crowd, an call it folks.
Of course we remember an
earlier day, when folks was
the proper word to say-when
human kinship was every
where, and, most of our dealin's
was on the square--Away back
yander where memory dims,
when folks" and friendship
was synonyms; When hearts
was as staunch as the towerin'
oaks, O, them was the days
when folks was folks.
But, here Of late, it occurs to
me, that folks" amt the term
that it used to bel can't fig
ger out but one result - it's
vulgar an coarse when it amt
INSULT The shell-game fakir
and 3-card sport-and the tin
horn gambler are all of sort,
You can look in their eye, an
detect the hoax, as they mount
their goods-box an call We 90
folks The snide promoter is
fair to see, but he can't put
nothin' acrost on me-He may
yapper an spiel till the day he
croaks-but the stuff's all off,
when he calls me folks"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS
FOR BIDS

On motion made and seconded by
the board the clerk was ordered to
publish the following:
Notice is hereby given by the town
board of the Town of Lincoln, that
the said board will meet on the 23rd
day of May, 1925, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at point on the
new highway running through Govt
Lot 4, Sec. 1, Township 80, Range 10
East. for the purpose of letting Con
tracts as follows.
Grading down hill on said highway
in said Govt. Lot 4. Also grading
down two hills on the Evergreen road,
and making fill on both sides of
said hill. Also making a fill on said
road through said Govt. Lot A.
Specifications for said work will be,
furnished bidders by the board The
board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids
E. B. CROKER, Clerk.
Town Board, Town of Lincoln
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
rom Review Files
THIRTY YEARS AGO

The county board was in session.
A. e. Stockwell went to Oshkosh.
The Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
opened for a two-weeks free show.
Miss Lettie Allen entertained a
number of young friends at birth
day party.
Robt Stewart moved his logging
outfit from Lake Buckatoban to
State Line where he had work for all
summer.
E. D.. Stewart opened a jewelry
store in the Beardsley drug store
A. f. Howard returned from Ish-
peming where he was preparing to
move and enter the furniture bust
ness
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Mike Doyle and John Sutton were
over from Minocqua.
w. D. Neville went to Chicago
Mrs. Bat O'Day Of Grand Rapids
was visiting Mrs. VIM. Murphy.
N. M. Emmons was at Rhinelander.
F. j. Thrun and Geo. Fuller were
a sawmill at Three Lakes.
Chas. zimpelmann was over from
his homestead and farm near Mani
towish.
A. A. Denton returned from trip
to Minnesota.
Skerbeck's circus showed in town.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

High school graduates were Walter
Gander, Gertrude Stein, Freida Mel
hack, Chester Lawton, Lloyd Ray
mond, Frank Carter, Esther Austin
Aida Cook and Susie Frankel
Miss Laura Daily was visiting at
Conover.
Mrs. w. d. Neville went to Chicago
Arthur Taylor was over from
Rhinelander.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21

Eagle River in said County, on the
4th Thursday, (being the 2Sth day
of May A. D. 1925, at 10 O'Clock a. m
the following matters will be heard
and considered.
The application of Finn Lawler adj
ministrator OF the estate OF Annie
Cook late OF the Village Of Eagls
River in said County deceased, fol
the examination and allowance Of hi
final account Of his administration
and for the assignment Of the residue
of the estate OF Annie Cook deceased,
20 such other persons as are by Law
entitled to the same.
Dated April 26 1925.
BY Order of the Court
FRANK w. CARTER,
County Judge
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
A Rare Bird

Whiskers: I'm proud to say that |
am an old-fashioned Doctor
Patient: What does that mean,
Door,
Whiskers: Il try my best to find
out what is the matter with you with
out calling in lot of guys to discuss
the matter with me.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
Truth of II

Roth: II hear Sam Heath wrecked
his auto down the Mill road last night
What was the cause of the accident?
Graham: Chickens"
Roth: Bgosh there should be a law
against letting chickens run in the
road
Graham: These chickens were in
the car.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
A CIVIC Speaks

Origins: Poor OF Bill. He's got
weak eyes.
Truthful Tom: Wen, what can you
expect? They are located in a weak
place"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21

New York's police commissioners
declares there are too many taxicabs
in the big city. He should stand on
a street corner on rainy day. Ask
the visitors.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
VILLAGE OFFICIALS

VILLAGE OFFICIALS
President-N. M. EmmOns.
Supervisor N M. Emmons.
Trustees-C. H. Wiegand, R.R.Ewald,
Mrs. Ruby Radcliffe. E. D. Richmond
j. E. VanDerheyden, R. White.
Clerk Walter Camden Jr.
Treasurer-Thos. MacQuaker
Assessor-Robert Persohn
Cons table-Max Ewald.
Justice of the Peace Frank Adams
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
BLONDE REss oPlNEs

"Oh ! can't drive Que Tuesday even
ing. That is the one night in the week
we children have agreed to let Dad
use his car"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-05-21
Villas County: IN PROBATE.

Villas County:-IN PROBATE
Notice is hereby given that at a
Special Term of County Court to be
held in and for said County, at the
County Court Rooms in the Village
of Eagle River, in said County, on
the Second Friday, being the 18th
day of June, A. D. 1925, at 10 o'clock
a. M, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
The application of Augusta Scam
erhorn, administrator of the estate Of
Frederick A. Scamerhorn, late of the
Town OF Washington, in said County,
deceased for the examination and al
lowance of her final account of her
administration, and for the assign
ment of the residue of the estate of
Frederick A. Scamerhorn, deceased,
to such other persons as are by law
entitled to the same.
Dated May 10Th, 1925.
BY order of the Court:
FRANK W. CARTER, County Judge