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The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT
HELP THE POOR BOY?

Washington.-A letter asking the
government how big family it pre-
fers has been received by the federal
department of agriculture, in Wash
ington, D. G.
II am young man and about to
be married." said the letter, which
was signed with the name of John J.
Hanlon, of Chicago. "Could you be
kind enough to send any literature
in regard to ideals which the govern
ment advocates toward marriage and
the size of the family the government
wants to have?
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
s85,s71 TAX ON GAS FOR JULY

Taxes aggregating $85,371 were de-
rived from the consumption of 2,845,-
731.5 gallons of gasoline in Arizona
during July, James H. Kerby, secre-
tary Of state made known.
Half of the receipts were turned
over to the state treasurer and the
other half distributed among the
counties in proportion to the amount
collected in each. The distribution by
counties follows:
Apache, $75683; Coconino, 81, ,77O,-
50; Cochise, $4,07401; ella, $2,924.22;
Graham, $1,06105; GreenIee, S56628;
Maricopa, $14,5S3.45; Mohave, $1,246.
40; Navajo, S1,764.37; Pima, $t,288.-
so; Pinal, S1,516.69; Santa Cruz,
S774.64; Yayapai, $4,939.s4; Yuma
S2,319.09.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

in each section each week will not
Only receive prize, but will also
have an American flag displayed The
five next best viii receive honorable
will receive a credit of so many miles
mention in The Sun each week and
to apply on the final prizes.
This weeks paper carries an Off
cial proclamation by Mayor l. B. Koch
relative to the yearly cleanup months
to be observed by the people of Flag
staff.
Get Ready for Our New Hotel" is
the slogan for the cleanup campaign.
We win have a considerable increase
in the number of visitors 60 our city
due to the added hotel space and if
we wish to keep these visitors com
ing, we should make our city just as
attractive as possible.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
WEEK END VISITORS AT
OAK CREEK LODGE

VI. D. Burney and wife, Winslow;
Bryan Akers, Phoenix; Evangeline
Chism, Clarkdale; Betty Chism, Clark
dale; r. Z. Mayfield, Clarkdale; l..
Roca, Phoenix; Joe McAleer, Phoenix;
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ O'Brien, Phoenix;
Miss NJ. Aller, Phoenix; MIR. and Mrs.
w. w Huggett, Phoenix; Mr.. and
Mrs H. Lorenz, Oracle; Nh. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Tomechko, Prescott; e. D..
Stewart, El Paso; Lillian Jones,
Blobe; Lucille } Curnutt, Globe; Ger
trude Babbitt, Flagstaff; Eunice Bab-
bitt, Flagstaff; Chas. H. Kearney,
Los Angeles; NJ. J. Keane, Los Ange
les; George HanIey, Flagstaff; James
Babbitt, Flagstaff; Mrs. t. e. Pol
lock and family, Flagstaff; Mrs. Al
Sanford and children, Flagstaff; Mrs.
VIM. NJ. Thompson, Chicago; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. H. Hills, Phoenix; Dale
.Shreeves and family, Phoenix.
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I Without a doubt, Mormon lake :
L is one Of the wonder spots Of :
: this whole section. From the :
Z viewpoint of a stranger to the :
:. community, this wonderful spot :
: Of nature, especially at moon
: light, can be likened to nothing :
+ in the whole southwest for it has :
= an individuality all its own. :
:. Viewed by one not accustomed :
i to this great southwest, it is :
= perfect" Viewed by an Arizon- :
4 an and particularly "Flagstaf- :
= fian," it is merely pretty" :
:. What a shallow, inexpensive :
:. word to apply to such marvel !
:. Gus scenei :
: But this is true of all scenic :
:. spots in this vicinity-they are :
:. all just pretty" instead of being !
:. something than cannot be dupli- :
:. Gated anywhere else in this great .
: land Of ours. :
:. Until we people of Flagstaff !
i fittingly express to ourselves as :
: we'll as to the world in general, I
= the real worth of our scenery we :
Il will continue to roll along in our :
: own little rut. .
: Let's make things superb !
+ let's talk about them in way !
I that will attract others and make :
:: them know that we have a cor !
i ner on all things beautiful. !
:. Before others can be interest !
:. ed, we must be sold ourselves. !.
:: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE +.
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ocean Bed Rlsina.

A cable ship of the Eastern Tele-
graph company, searching for a broken
cable between st. Helena and Cape
Town, found that the ocean bed has
risen two and a quarter miles since
1899. When the original soundlngs
were taken in that year the chart
showed a depth of three miles.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
DESTROY
POSTCARD SUPPLIES

Pasadena isn't alone in its war
against ants. An army of termites,
better known as white ants, invaded
the basement of the Phoenix post of
flee and established camp in the
vicinity of several thousand postal
cards. Before investigators deprived
them of means Of livelihood, the
cards looked like sieves. Postal au-
thorities believe the pests were ship
ped into Phoenix with the postal
cards.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

President Wilson and the Prince of
Wales.
"The adoption is the result of the
activities of the two leaders in the
Iroqouis Scouts" stated a local re-
port. This group is an organization
whose rites are based on Iroquois In
dian ceremonials. Chief Clear Sky is
honorary chief of this new organiza-
ton"
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Senator r. A. Woodward of Globe,
accompanies<5y Mrs. Woodward and
Mrs. S. FL. Harris, came in yesterday
morning from tour through the
White mountains and left in the eve
ming for Grand Canyon. Senator
Woodward is an enthusiastic booster
for Judge CLARK for governor and is
confident he will be the republican
nominee.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

D. A. Gilchrist Of Phoenix, leader
of rodent control in Arizona, has been
here this week making survey of
the work done towards discriminating
prairie dogs in this county. He plans
to enlarge the prairie dog crew.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR SALE-149 ACRE RANCH, 2
miles west of Flagstaff - suitable
for camp grounds and summer cot
tages. See VIM. Beeson. 6-25-tf
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WANTED - OWNERS HAVING
homesteads, acreage, on main high
way; reasonable. Write SIS, Gal
lup, N. M. 8-13-3t-pd
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

BEAUTY CULTURE is A FINE
progressive profession for girls; a
steady income for life. Our grad
yates are in constant demand. The
Hawthorne School of Beauty Cul-
ture, jefferson Hotel bldg, Phoe-
nix, phone 4139. S-13-tf
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Cole of Holly
wood, Calf, spent a few days here
the latter part OF last week visiting
Miss ZelIa Jones. Mrs. Cole was
formerly Miss Pansy Maurer. She
has lived in Arizona during good
part Of her life and enjoyed meeting
many of her former friends.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR SALE-140 ACRE RANCH IN
Doney Park; $4,000. Small pay
ment down Balance easy terms.
C. N. Barekman, COG Second ST.,
Modesto, Calf. 8-13-3t
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FOR SALE - CHEAP FOR CASH,
nine small houses. Good money in
it for the right party. f. Lipp,
322 W. Phoenix ave. 7-30-tf
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR ENT-TWO ROOM APART
ment. Apply at 316 N. San Fran
cisco. 1t
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS,
modern conveniences, good location,
furnace heated; phone 34O-W, or
call 116 E. Cherry. 8-29-1.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

BOARD AND ROOMS; LIGHT
housekeeping Mrs. A. Medley, 800
N Leroux. 8-20-2t-pd
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FOR SALE-70 ACRE RANCH IN
Spring Valley on Grand Canyon
highway; good spring water; held
at $4,000 but will take less for
quick sale and cash. A. S. Curtis,
Bernalillo, N. M. 820-2t-pd
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FOR RENT-A FURNISHED SIX
room home with garage. Piano,
electric washer, living machine;
desirable location. Will lease for
year or more if desired. Inquire
Johnston's Toggery. 8-26-27-1t
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

WANTED-PLACE BY GOOD COOK
best of reference; Christian wo-
man; on ranch or good home of
elderly people. Mrs. Lucy Levan,
North McAlester, Okla. 8-20-3t-pd
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

WANTED-USED FURNITURE AS
part payment on new at Flagstaff
Furniture Store. 5-15-tf
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR SALE-RECLEANED WINTER
rye seed. S. G. Swanson. 8-13-3tpd
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Give The Sun your job Printing.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

A Direct and Economical Medium for Buyer
and Seller Use This Column - It Pays.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

SOLID OAK ROLL ToP DESK FOR
sale; reasonable price. Phone 337
or call at room 7, Masonic Tenn.
ple Cd If
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

WANTED - GIRL TO WORK IN
lunch room at Maine. Send answers
to Coconino Sun office. 8-27-1t-pd
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR SALE-TWo INCH AND IL
inch second hand pipe. Lightning
Delivery. 1-9-tf
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

LOsT-AUG. 20, BETWEEN LEUPP
and Hoteville, large black purse
containing about $40. Finder please
return to this office and receive
reward. 1t-pd
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

NICELY FURNISHED BED ROOMS
to rent, in the Judge Gilliland res
idence, 2 South Sitgreaves. 6-4-tf
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27

FOR RENT - TWO ROOM APART
ment, completely furnished. 16 w.
Birch ave. 8-27-tf
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FOR SALE-260 MERINO RAMS 2
to years old, also 40 Blackface
Rams A years old. Price $40 each.
Howard Sheep Co., Ashfork, Ariz.
8-27-4t
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-25

the. stone. Her gown of blue chiffon
was encrustcd with designs in bril-
iants and blue stones typical of old
Babylonia. Her lovely train OF blue
velvet and metal cloth was also jew,
elcd with BabyloniaU motifs.
Lady Jimmie of the House of Steele,
Duchess Of TOurmaline, lower left,
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The Misses Helen and Elizabeth
Nelson will entertain with a buffet
supper in their home, Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Friday night, preceding the
dance in the Argonne Heights Of
ficers Club.
y - -
Miss Thelma Roberts Of Houston IL
the guest Of Mrs. X. +, RuglBnd.
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Lady Katherine Of the House OF
Houston, Duchess of Topaz, lower
right, was regally splendid in her gold
net gown and heavy train Of golden
yellow velvet encrusted in the lotus
flower design of old Egypt. A gleam-
ing moon and silver stars were also
featured in the jewel design on her
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Lady Olive Of the House Of Ellis,
Duchess Of Jade, lower center, was
arrayed in a jade green metal cloth
gown cmbellished in brilliants of Chin
csc designs. The long jade velvet train
was brilliant with an enormous jew
elcd dragon edged with jade stones
and rhinestones. She wore a TYPICAL
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train. Her head-dress was close fit
ting and massed with yellow topaz
stones. About her staff was twined a
snake of rhinestones.
~ y -
Miss Jane Wood will leave about
May for Dallas in which place she
viii make her future home.
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Corona ti0m
Gowns Are
Gorgeous

Royal we're the Duchesses in the
eorQnation Thursday night from the
tips Of their dainty fingers to the
ends of their magnificent trains. L
Lady Margaret Jourdan Of the
House of Irwin, Duchess of Amethyst,
upper left, is shown in her court
dress Of heavily beaded amethyst vel
vet. The train was jeweled with an
iris flower design in amethysts,
crystals and rhincStones. Her head
dress of silver net encrusted with
brilliants and her staff were rcpresen-
tatiye of the country she represented,
Ceylon.
Lady Adelaide Of the House of
Wincrich, Duchess of Berry,. left cen
Ger, wore a wonderful fan shaped
head-dress Of Arabian design fashion
ed Of brilliants and beryl stones rep
resenting the sun, moon and stars.
Over her gown of silver sequins, was
a lovely train of yellow velvet on
which was beaded an Arabian desert
scene.
Lady Ellen Bell of The House Of
Newton, Duchess Of Sapphire, right
center. wore a beautiful gown Of bluc
chiffon over cloth Of silver. Her ing
court train was fashioned Of the Blue
chiffon edged with broad band Of
silver cloth. The high spiked head
dress Of silver edged with brilliants,
was representative of Siam as were
the designs on the frock aud about
Der neck.
Lady Mary Of the House Of Kinney
Duchess Of Lgpis-lazuli, left. was ex'
quisitcly gowncd in the blue shades Of
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made lovely picture with her rose
metal cloth gown and train of silver
metal crepe. The heavy Y-shaped yoke
was ,cncrusted with brilliants and an
italian design in rose beads and Sc
gums adorned the beautiful train.
Her head-dress was replica of an
old Italian crown.
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Early Court
Surprises :
London 81: s !.
BY LADY DECIES

Universal Service Special Correspondent.
LONDON, April 24.-Announce-
ment that the first two royal courts
Of the season are TO be held May
and IA has taken London society BY
surprise as the dates are much earlier
than it was thought they would be,
King Georges decision has resulted in
frenzied activity on the part of lead
ing hostesses many Of whom have had
to revise their plans.
Within the next few days the
debutantes who have applied for
presentation at Buckingham Palace
will hear their fortuns-st least as
far as the first two courts are con-
cerned. Presentation at one of these
is most coveted and several American
girls will share the honor Of making
their bows at the first courts. Many
applications were received from Amer.
leans in the past few months but
they have been cancelled as the lists
closed at the beginning of the year.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-25

Mrs. Arthur Morgan of New York
is giving a special debutante party
and Countess DonOughmoren who has
just returned from America, will en-
terrain at Claridges on the fourteenth.
Another American hostess on the ssns
night will be Mrs. William 81.
Fluchec who will entertain in the
new foyer restaurant Of the Savoy.
Several odd changes 10 personal
makeup are popular among women
One is to have tie fingeruails tinted
a vivid green no matter how the
color may clash with the color ~
the frock "Beetling Brows' are an
other affected oddly. They are MOI
So lowering as Fiction eyebrows
but they give the face Of the wearsr
severe look.
Evening star., 1926-02-14

-9xl2-ft Seamless and Scanned Ak
minister Rugs, S34.95 to S44.95 grade.
\ few slightly imper $40 Q5
ox9-it Fringed Wool Velvet Rug
grade Special. each. ~ O.TO
-27-in. Reversible Plain-color Car
pets. all bordered Rose,
blue. taupe and tan. Spe- 22c
,'ial. yard. ..... ........- wv
Evening star., 1926-02-14
Linens in the Sale

White Turkish Bath Towels. size
.2x44 inches. Good weight, double
thread. very absorbent quail o.
ity Each. .......-......
-.2-inch MerceriZed Cotton Table
DamaSk in neat patterns. 4 good.
heavy. sturdywearing quality. ~
Regularly 9Oc. Special, yard.
Evening star., 1926-02-14

I.aCe-trimmed Bureau ur Dresser
Scarfs. size lSx50 inches. Open
work block pattern centerS- S0c
tsiCA
-Part-l linen Huck Face Towels. with
monogram space border and hem
stitched hens Size 1SX3S o.
inches. Specially priced. each. ''>
Evening star., 1926-02-14

1US Us 119 V9T " 7t791OuS9
which we've got vast warehouse stocks occupy
other buildings. To these stocks and lots
of work. All sell of NOW, won't have however, and
order sell willing the saving Of the moving
you the form pces Urgent necessity has taken
hand the cutting of these and made thorough job of It,
Part of the result shown this And there lot
to follow from day to day.
It's 4n Unusual Sale With Unusual Surings
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
Steimel-C

Engelberg, Jan. 27.-On Wednesday,
Jan. %, st. Johns church was the
scene of a pretty wedding in which
Miss Theresa Steimel was given in
marriage by her brother, Fred, to
Henry Cecil.
The bride was gowned in white bead
ed Canton crepe with veil splendidly
arranged with pearl beads and white
brocaded satin slippers, carrying a
bouquet of white roses and ferns.
Miss Susie Cecil, bridesmaid, was
dressed in green beaded crepe de chine,
a black hat and slippers to match and
carried bouquet Of white roses and
ferns.
After the ceremonies the bridal party
and relatives went to the home of the
brides mother where dinner was
served.
That evening a dance was given TO
their many friends. All departed at
an early hour, wishing them a long and
happy welded life.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
TICK RIDGE

Misses Effie Hudson and Ava Baker
had business at Warm Springs Tues
day.
Walter Hudson had business at
Doniphan Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Best visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Hudson,
recently.
Miss Effie Hudson visited Miss Ber-
tha Yarbrough Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Gregory are the
proud parents of fine boy baby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Best and Mr. and
Mrs. ii. II. Hudson visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred McCamey recently.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28

Read the ads. 1t pays.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
Celebrate Golden Wedding

Billmore, Mo-, Jan. 20-On the above
date Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Blankenship,
sr.. celebrated their 50th wedding ami
versary by publicly inviting their rela-
tives and friends to spend the day at
their home and partake of the Golden
Feast" with them. More than $50 per-
sons responded to the invitation and
spent the day in eating, singing and re-
lating current events.
The following named persons and
families were present: Rev. Hendrix,
Tom Caldwell, Mart Caldwell, Marcus
Thompson, Almus Thompson, K. r.
Thomas, Mr.. CRADLES, L. T. Cyprett,
waif Bennett, Luther Haus, Jesse
Jobe, A. ]. Caldwell, ]. p. Blanken-
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28

]. NJ. Blansett of Water Valley was
in Pocahontas Wednesday and paid us
a pleasant visit.
]. NJ. Cavenar of Biggers sent us in
n nice batch of new and renewal sub
scriptions Tuesday.
Many of the jurors. who are attend
ing court here, spent Sunday with their
families at home.
Home for Sale-Slx room residence
ON corner Pyburn and Thomasvillc in
Pocahontas. See ]. c. McNairy at
Walnut Ridge or Mrs. f. e. voohers,
Pocahontas. 23-3t.
Il. S. Hogan, who is teaching at Mel
son school house, near Reyno, was a
Pocahontas visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Bette McNabb has been visit
ing her neice, Mrs. Orla Harold, at
Corning a few days recently.
]. Frank Ellis a good farmer living
on Route 1, Walnut Ridge, was a pleas.
ant visitor at this Office Tuesday.
II you are in need of a team see e.
Dalton. He has number of good
mules and mares now at his lot in
Pocahontas. Can be seen any day
J. II. Sparkman of Walnut Ridge
RI, good friend of the Star Herald,
was in town on business Tuesday.
Max and Fillmore Byrd, prominent
young citizens of Maynard, were busi-
ness visitors in Pocahontas wednes-
day.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
Struck BY Auto

Last Saturday evening a car, driven
by Clarence Rose of O'Kean, struck
and painfully injured NJ. s. Cooper,
of this city. Mr.. Cooper was crossing
Main street at the Pitzele Corner and
Rose was driving East on Main street.
For some reason Mr.. Cooper did not
know of the appearance of the car
until just before he was struck. Rose
stopped the car jut after he had struck
Mr.. Cooper. Fortunately Mr.. Cooper
was not seriously hurt. His injuries
being broken rib and a general
shake-up which is keeping him indoors.
Walnut Ridge Blade.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
KyItyme Club

The Kyltyme Club was delightfully."-
entertained last Thursday by Mrs.
Milber Haltom.
Four games of Bridge were played,
Miss Anna Peters scoring high and
Miss Evelyn Bristow winning in the
cut for consolation. Following cards
delicious luncheon was served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Faye Sallee.
A guest of the Club was Miss Doro-
thy Dixon.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
Power Plant Destroyed

The electric power and light plant
at Monette, operated by the Missouri
Arkansas Light & Power Co., was de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday. The
fire was of undetermined origin.
The loss on machinery and building
was $2S,OO0, which is fully covered by
insurance. The plant will be rebuilt at
once
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
PERU SCHOOL

When Fernando De Soto made his
famous expedition to the Mississippi
river in 15S9-1540, he passed through
an Indian tribe which was highly civil
lized. The territory that these In
dians occupied included our Cherokee
Bay. II was held by them until the
War Of Secession broke ont, when dis
aster fell upon them. Cherokee Bay
is a namesake of this wonderful tribe
Of Indians.
Mother Nature displayed her mighty
activities Thursday. Result, big
snow.
Peru students are getting the right
spirit. Three have taken up Club
work.
Tula Ingram Is absent from school
this week on account Of sickness.
Truman Raley is just rcyiving from
an attack OF pneumonia.
Lizzie Pearce. visited her mother
near Biggers the latter part OF last
week.
Claddie Curtis is back In school after
slight case Of flu.
The Henderson family has our SYM
pathy in regard to their little son.
Curtis.
Our chief sport in school now is skat-
ing, since snow has covered our basket
ball court.
Our principal, II. b. Tyler, Is board
ing at Cleo Wells and Miss TheIma
Ferguson, assistant, is still staying at
Biggers.
Come ON students, and don't let snow
bluff you. Two more students will
make 100 per cent attendance in the
upper room.
Our motto. Regular Attendance"
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-01-28
Social and Personal

ship, Geo. Reed, Joe Brewer, Wylie
Brewer, Tom Underwood, G. A. Eas-
ley, Fay Easley, G. L. Caldwell, d.
Caldwell, Earnest Lohr, Claud Bryan,
AL Robinson, win Underwood, o. L.
Adams, Wess Hay, Nemro Snodgrass,
Cora Clark, w. J. Blankenship, Hade
Pitchford, Floyd Campbell, Alfred
Jobe, Tom Robinson, Chas. Crawford,
Bill Carroll, Weslie Bennett, Auc Nc
Ghee, Chas. Carroll, Mrs. Maberry,
Cynthia Norton, Geo. Young, Aunt Nan
McGinnis, May Wheeler, Hettie Wheel
er, X. w. Blankenship, Laura Melton,
VIII Cyprett, W. II. Blankenship, Jr.,
Thalia O'Neal, Bailey Jobe, II. w.
Blankenship, Bill Holt. Jesse Caldwell,
Joe Caldwell.
The oldest person present was Aunt
Nan McGinnis, "a years. The young
est, Little Miss Helen Bernice Jobe,
3 months.
At the noon hour q table about 40
feet in length, loaded until 1t fairly
groaned under the weight of good
things to eat, was spread and all gath
cred around it. Bro. Hendrix offered
thanks then we began to applease our
appetites. After eating all that we
cared to 1t was found that there was
lots left so it was decided to extend
the celebration into the night. After
resting and lounging around for awhile
we again feasted on the good things
to eat and, after singing and otherwise
ENJOYING ourselves until a late hour,
all returned to their homes, after
thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Blankenship
for their kind hospitality and wishing
for them many happy returns Of the
day.
Mr.. Blankenship was born Oct. A.
1857, and came to Oregon county with
his parents when a small boy, from
Harden county, Ky. Mrs. Blankenshlp
was born Dec %, 1857, in Oregon coun'
ty, within about 1-2 miles of where
she now lives
They were married near JEFF, Mo,
Jan. 20, 1876, and moved onto the old
homestead shortly afterward, where
they lived until Nov. 1900, when they
moved to Randolph county, Ark. But
in 1912 they moved back to their pres
ent home.
There were 10 children born to this
union, s boys and girls, only boys
now living. They are: ]. p, w. j.,
and n. o. of Billmore, Mo. II. w. of
Pocahontas; w. II. Jr., Of Delaplaine,
Ark. X. w. of O'Kean, Ark. There
are % grandchildren.
Mr.. Blankenship is engaged in the
mercantile business at Billmore, being
the senior member of the firm of w.
H. Blankenship & Son, and Mrs. Blank
enship takes great delight in attending
to her cows, chickens and doing her
house work.