davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Carter Makes Record

John Carter of POcahontas, Southern
Sales Manager for Robinson Milling
Co. of Salina, Kans., has returned
from a week spent in Kansas where
he met with other statesmen and officers
of the firm.
The statesmen had just completed a
big week in which they set out to sell
10000 barrels of flour. They sold
$4,000 barrels, 10000 more than their
goal. Mr.. Carter. during the week,
made record of selling as much as
any two other statesmen and, in token
of their appreciation the company pre-
sented him with a $25 check.
Mr. Carter is an excellent salesman
and is representing one of the most
reliable milling concerns in the nation.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22

The Old Jackson community was re-
presented in Pocahontas Monday by
Kell Woods, Mr.. and Mrs Sam Songer,
Mrs T. c. Courtney, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Durham, J. E., Ed L. and
Henry Horseman, John Wells and
others.
Prof. Peter Edwards, wife and son Of
Symsonia, KY, were guests of G. g..
Johnston and family here two days
last week while on an auto tour. They
left for western Arkansas where they
will spend several days touring the
| Ozark country.
! Citizens of Union township in town
Monday for the opening day of cir
cui court included Oliver Wilkerson,
| GEorge, Isaac, Fletcher and Frank
James, George and Charles Marriott,
Charles Moore and a number of others
we failed to meet.
Jim Graham of Walnut Ridge was
meeting old friends here Monday. Mr..
Graham and his family have been
spending a few days of their vacation
at the home of George Brown, east of
the river. Mrs. Graham and Mrs.
Brown are sisters
Supply was represented at the open
ing of circuit court here Monday by
NJ. X. Dismang and sons, Lowell and
Bert, W. Il. Dismang, Joe Redwine
and family, Tom Fowler and family
Rev. o. II. L. Cunningham and family
Miss Opal Allen, Halle Ennis and
Chas. Cox.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
With Mrs. Dixon

The Baptist w. NJ. S. met with Mrs.
VIII Dixon Tuesday afternoon. DevO-
tional was led by Mrs. Eta Bowers,
the lesson study by Mrs. Willie Hay
mes. Mrs. Haynes gave many interest
ing scripture references on the pass
over.
We were glad to welcome Mrs. Nc
Coy as a new member.
The ladies voted to have a stand on
the Fairgrounds the last day of the
candidate speaking, Aug. 9th. All
kinds of cold drinks, cream, chicken
and country ham sandwiches will be
served Come and get your part.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Antoine Blissenbach

Died Saturday morning following
long illness with tuberculosis. FuDer-
al services were held Sunday and in
terment was made in the Catholic
cemetery, Msgr Froitzheim conducting
the services.
He is survived by the widow, sever
children, brother and half-sister
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Mary PickfOrd

At the Kozy Thursday night in
Tess of the Storm Country" Remem-
ber the date and come to see Every
body's Sweetheart" This is Mary
Pickford's first picture this year.
Also. Saturday night another S-reel
special my Old Dutch" with May
McAvoy and Pat OMalley.
See this gripping, heart throbbing
smile and tear dramatic sensation.
Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22

Senator Harvey Parnell, candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, is resident
of Chicot county and was the author
of the cigarette law which has put
hundreds of thousands of dollars in
the public school funds. He is max
ing his campaign on platform of
schools and roads. Senator Parnell
served as presiding officer as the SEN
ate on many occasions, demonstrating
his ability in that line. The Lieuten-
ant-Governor is the presiding officer of
the Senate, and serves as chief execu-
tive should the governor be absent
from the state or disqualified.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Local and Personal

Wear Schoonover visited the Mid
kiffs at Walnut Ridge last week.
J. Il. Gillenwater was in town from
Warm Springs on business Tuesday
DIR. H. L. ThrOgmOrtOn is visitor
i'm England and Little Rock this week.
Jay Sparkman of ReynO was bust
ness visitor in Pocahontas Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jackson of near
Attica were Pocahontas visitors Mon
day.
Mrs. Robert Lindsey of Pine Bluff
is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Flan-
merry.
Peter II. Cooper of Walnut Ridge
was meeting old friends in Pocahontas
Monday.
Miss Mary Kiefer has returned home
from a two weeks visit with relatives
in Chicago.
Ray Boyd has returned home from
Idaho, where he spent several weeks
with relatives.
Swat the fly. Fly powders, poisons,
fly paper, Fit, Fly Tox, etc. John
stOn Drug Co.
Perry Pace and family of Kentucky
arrived Monday for a visit with the
Pace families here.
We have been notified to change Jas.
i. Smiths address from West Plains,
Mo-, to Knobel, Ark.
Wallace Mays Of the Randolph
County Bank is this week enjoying a
well earned vacation.
J. Bill Riley and Z. S. Fry of Water
Valley were in town Monday for the
opening day of court.
James Shivley of holland was in
town early Monday morning for the
opening of circuit court.
Mrs. Mabel Hunt of HarbOr View,
Orio, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Rice, here.
Edgar Martin of Tunica, Miss, spent
last week end here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, Patrick Martin.
Joe Hamm and Dee Hagood of Mid
dlebrook were here early Monday morn
ing for the opening of court.
Our good friend, G NJ Penn, of No
land called to see us while in town for
the opening of court Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucian Sloan are re-
joicing over the arrival of a son at
their home.-Imboden Journal.
J. C. Parker Of MiddlebroOk was a
caller at this Office Monday while in
town for the opening os court.
John Graham and son, Arthur, of
Middlebrook called at the Star Herald
Office while In Pocahontas Monday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Laudis Potter

Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. TolbenL
Patter, was born March II, 1922 and
died June %, 1926, after an illness OF
2 1-2 years. She leaves a father, moth
er and three brothers.
She was laid to rest in the Oak
Grove cemetery. Bro. Stevens Of Big
gers conducted the funeral services
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Lunch AT Speaking

The ladies of the Church Of Christ
announce that they will serve lunch
and cold drinks at the Fairgrounds on
the day Of the candidate speaking in
Pocahontas, Monday, August 8. The
patronage Of all will be appreciated.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
OBITUARY
Lee Wanda LOrsbach

Year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Lorsbach, is dead She is sur
vived by her parents and one sister
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
Piles Cured in 6 to14 Davs

Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding OF Protrudine
Piles Instantly relieves Itching Piles. and you
can Oct restful sleep after first application 60c-
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22

L. II. IleluIlA VI lulDOutus SOOu
friend of the Star Herald, was in Po-
cahontas on business last Thursday.
Caleb DilpOrt and family of Rich
woods were week end guests of Esq.
j. A. Douglass and Mrs. Douglass here.
Mrs. ]. o. Stewart and children of
Paragould have been visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs II. A. Schratz, here.
c. L. Davis and family have moved
to Hoxie where they will reside. Mr..
Davis is employed on the Hoxie Tri-
bune.
Atty. G.. E. Pringle of Little Rock
spent the week Aend here, meeting
friends and attending to business mat
ters.
Joe Bowers, who is working on the
new armory building at Jonesboro,
spent the week end with his parents
here.
J. B. Weaver, Maynard merchant
and on the petit jury list, was excused
from service and returned home Mon
day.
DIR. j. S. Carrens and Lee Sharp,
good citizens of Pitman, were in Poca-
hOntas for the opening of circuit court
Monday.
Henry Sparkman of Reyno came
down Monday to court as a grand juror
but returned home after having been
excused.
Miss Montana vermilye of Walnut
Ridge has been spending part of her
vacation with Pocahontas relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. DeClerk and Mr..
and Mrs w ]. DeClerk left Tuesday
for Hartman to spend a few days with
relatives.
Justice Mack Dalton and family of
Dalton have been spending several
days the past week with homefolks in
Pocahontas.
Mrs. Marvin Price was taken to
Bonneville last week by Mr.. Price and
was placed in the Sanatorium there
for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Spencer and
pretty little daughter of Maynard were
in town Monday and heard the COVER
nor's address.
Mrs. Addie Waldron of Skaggs and
Mrs. Mona Jones of Middlebrook were
pleasant callers at this Office while in
town Monday.
Tom Carter, bookkeeper at Pocahon-
tas State Bank, has been off duty the
past few days while enjoying his an
nual vacation.
Lyman Parker, formerly a clerk in
Burkes Pharmacy here, has secured a
position with Myers Wholesale Drug
Co. at st. Louis.
Mrs Coma Williams of Memphis
has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. G.
X. Black and Mr.. r. e. Sallee, here
the past few days.
Mrs. Il. II. Martin and little daugh-
ter, Miss Patsy, returned Sunday to
their home at Memphis, after visit
with homefolks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Senza and
daughter of st. Louis, formerly Of here,
spent the week end in Pocahontas,
guests of old friends.
Misses Thelma Smith, Anna Dixon
and Lucille Young left Monday for Cash
where they are spending the summer
with relatives and friends.
Henry Foster of Butler township
was in town Monday for jury service.
He returned home, however, when he
was excused by the court.
Sam Williamson, Biggers theatre and
gin man, was in town Monday, being
called for jury duty. He was excused,
however, and returned home.
Wayman Wells, petit juror from
James Greek township, was excused
for cause at the empaneling Monday
and he returned to his home.
We learn that George Wilmington,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Wilmington
of Biggers, who has been seriously ill
for more than three weeks, is improv-
ing and prospects are promising for his
recovery.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-07-22
To Cure a Cold in One Dsv

Take LAXATIVE BROMO oUININE (TabIess,. n
stops the Cough and Headache and works Oh the
Cold. Z. W. GROVES signature on each boz. s1e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

was then continued in the form ci
songs under the direction Of Ray.
mond Davis.
Due to the absence of the presi-
dent. Judge Mills. who had not suf-
ficiently recovered from his recent
operation to be present, the meeting
was presided over by Frank NJ
Strout, the executive secretary. The
first speaker was DR.. C. L. Pratt OF
Pennington who concisely outlined
the plans for the Franklin County
; hospital Following which DR.. A. y NJ
Ross, also Of Pennington, made "a
few remarks on the same matter
Leon Luce also spoke q few words in
favor OF the hospital and described
1t as a memorial to the soldiers and
sailorss who served in France during
the world war;
The hospital is to contain from q
to 80 beds and it. was explained that
it is proposed to raise $4,000 with
which to carry out this project,
which is now well under way. A
hearty vote Of thanks was extended
to the hotel people, Mr.. and Mrs.
North, for their many courtesies to
the Chamber of Commerce.
1t was unanimously voted that the
chamber give It's endorsement to the
Franklin County Hospital project.
This concluded the business part of
the meeting of Raymond Davis took
charge again and offered prizes of $3.50
each to the lady and gentleman telling
the best story. Mrs. A. NJ. Thomas
received the prize for the ladies' The
contest for the men was more heated,
the contestants being L. w. Ripley,
A. NJ. Thomas, H. j. Mosher, DR.. A.
N. Ross and Arbo Norton. The ap-
plause for each story was no nearly
equal that it was impossible to make
a selection, so it was voted to give
the $3.50 prize to the Franklin County
Hospital.
Leon Luce, acting a cheer leader.
then proposed three rousing cheers for
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Lincoln North of the
Mountain View, which were heartily
given.
Hemon Blackwell, manager Of Sad
dleback Camps, who has been a men,
Der for some time, attended the meet
ing for the first time, accompanied by
Dr. Davis, guest at SaddIeback
Camps. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Look
were also present. Mr.. Look is an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

grand jury at the September term
of the Supreme judicial court. The
three men were arrested in Corin-
ma, Tuesday, and Deputy Sheriff G.
w. Robbins brought them to the
Pennington Jail. They are alleged
to have looted a dwelling house in
Chesterville. on what is commonly
known as Gordon hill, owned by
Harry Clark, and the offences are
alleged to have been committed the
night of June 10. A portion of the
stolen property has been recovered.
Supt. Of Schools William 3. Wood
bury of Skowhegan, formerly super
intendent of the school supervisory
district including Pennington, called
on friends in town yesterday.
The Falls Road Social Club has
decided to continue its meetings
without interruption instead of dis
continuing them until September, as
has, been the custom at this time in
former years.
Robert +. White, Jr., has returned
home, after visit with relatives in
Rockland.
Roscoe Whitney is very Ill at his
home on Perham street. He is not
Idf from " years Oiup anu DSSduSO
of his age his chances for recovery
are not considered very good.
Postmaster Fred r. Young of Will
ton called on friends in town today.
Though error it was announced
a few days ago that one Fred Young
of Wilton had been fined in the
Pennington court for Illegal fishing.
1t should have been given as Frank
Young who was prosecuted.
Supt. Charles NJ. Hobbs and his
assistants are painting the big iron
standpipe on Powderhouse hill, out
side and inside. All leaks in the
system that could be discovered by
careful inspection have been closed
and the two mains are now yielding
a greater supply of water than for
a number of years, and the shortage
of water at this season for a number
of years is not yet apparent, and
the only restrictions placed upon
use of the water is that lawn
sprinklers and similar devices be not
left running at night. 1t is hoped
that there will be no shortage this
season and that no further restric-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
FARMINCTON

The Pennington Chamber Of Com
merce at an outing meeting held last
night at Oquossoc. added it's en-
dorsement and vote of approval to
that already given by the Farming
ton Rotary Club of the project which
is now under way for the esta blish-
ment of a Franklin County Memorial
Hospital The Chamber of Com
merce determined to express it's sp-
prevail in more tangible form by
awarding a prize. which had been Of
fered for the best story told at the
outing, to the hospital fund, thereby
making the aspiring story tcilers the
object of much wit.
The Hospital Campaign Committee
already has under way plans for a
drive for 100000 which will be used
for the erection of the finest possible
hospital unit that can be designated
for county the size of Franklin. On
the committee investigating sites,
plans and costs are Drs. c. w. Bell,
"A. M. Ross, G. L. Pratt, j. w. Mich
OILS and t. E. Makepeace. At a meet
ing of the executive committee held
Tuesday evening this committee Of
doctors reported that within a few
days they will be able to make a re-
port backed by the professional ad-
vice of architects in regard to The
best plans for the proposed institu-
ton.
Headquarters for the Campaign
Committee has been established on
Broadway where a corps of trained
workers are already laboring indus
triously for the drive.
When the hospital has been COM
pleted it will be placed in the hands
of Board of Trustees chosen from
among the most capable and respect
ed citizens of the county who will
have complete charge of it's manage
ment. A registered nurse will be
placed In charge of the institution
and its doors will be thrown cpen
to every ethical doctor of the coua
ty. all of whom will be free to bring
their patients and make use of the
splendid equipment which will then
be available. The members Of The
Executive Committee who already
have given freely of their time and
energy in formulating the plans
which will make the hospital possible
are as follows: Chairman, S. P
Mills; vice chairman, T. w. Voter.
ana A. {. Norton; treasurer, j. c.
Metcaf; other members, H. P. White,
W. NJ. Fellows, Rev. FIR. Brown. Rev
A: A. Rouner, E. A Harder, W. B.
Mallett, L. A. Luce, E. E. Flood. Drs.
u. L. Pratt, c. w. Bell, J. w. Mich
OILS, A. NJ. Ross, T. Z. Makepeace.
and H. L. Whittier.
The active drive of the campaign
VIII take place during the week of
August 20-2S
Mrs. James H. Small of lower
Hlgh street entertained four tables
at auction at her home Wednesday
AFTERNOON, and very pleasant time
was enjoyed by all in spite of the
excessive heat. Dainty refreshments
were served. Sevral other import
ant invitation bridge parties will be
given within a short time.
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Goodwin and
Miss Edith w. Goodwin will ro TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Charles III. Dunlont

Charles H. Dumont died at his
home on Island avenue late Wednes-
day night. He has been in poor
health for some time. Mr.. Dumont
was born in Skowhegan "a years ago,
the son of Edward and Rose Pooler
Dumont, and has passed all his life
here. He for some time has been a
member of the police force of this
town. He is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Eta Fortier, and also
three daughters, Mrs. Maud Haryell,
wife of Forrest Harvell of Madison
Mrs. Hazel Leonard, Madison; Miss
Dorothy Dumont of this town; also
three sons, Gordon Dumont, Mahlon
Dumont, Woodrow Dumont of this
town. Funeral services will be held
from Notre Dame Des Lourdes Cath
Ollie church at 8 A. NJ. Saturday, Rev.
j. l.. A. Renaud officiating, and
burial will be in the family lot in
Calvary cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Avoid
Poorly
Balanced
Breakfasts
That's Where the Great
Dietary Mistake is Made

IF YOU feel tired, hungry, 16ds-
Il ETY." hours before lunch, don't
Jump to the conclusion of poor
health Thousands have unenerretic.
mornings because they start the dav
with wrong breakfasts.
To feel right, you must have Al
well-balanced, complete breakfast
ration. At most other meals-lun CHI
and dinner-you get it But break
fast is hurried meal often badly
chosen.
] Thus Quaker Oats, containing
16% protein. foods great tissue
builder, $3.50 carbohydrate, Its great
energy element, plus all-importantI
vitamines and the bulk" that makes
laxatives seldom needed, is the die
tetic urge of the world today.
1t is food that Stands by" YOU
through the morning. Don't deny
yourself the natural stimulation this
rich food offers you.
Get Quaker Oats today. Grocers
have two kinds: Quick Quaker. !
which cooks in 5 to minutes, and
Quaker Oats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

tons will be necessary. Inspection
has just been made of the under
ground reservoirs in Main and Per-
ham streets, holding many thousands
of gallons of water as reserve sup
ply In case of conflagration, and
both are nearly full and available
for the use of bumpers, should the
occasion arise. All things consider
ed, the water situation In this viii
lage probably is better than ever be-
fore at this season of the year. AL
legged infractions of the law forbid
ding bathing in Varnum pond, the
source of water supply Of the towns
of Pennington and Wilton, have
been reported to the authorities of
these towns and are being investi-
gated. The authorities do not intend
to allow the pollution of the pond
in any way, and attractions of the
special laws relating to this body of
water will be prosecuted should the
occasion warrant.
w. e. Aver of Au| urn was in town
on business today.
Pleasant C. of C. Meet at Ranseley
The members Of the Pennington
Chamber of Commerce and their
wives and friends battered in front
Of the Pennington Chamber of Com
merce building Wednesday afternoon
at / o'clock, where automobile dis
play cards were distributed and then
proceeded in a body to Rangeley,
where a brief stop was made for re-
ception by the business men OF
Rangeley.
Following the reception the party
went on to Mountain View where
they wege graciously received by
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lincoln North, pro-
prietors of the Mountain View
House, the hosts Of the day. Various
sports were then INDUCED in as
swimming, boating and barnyaid
golf. At the latter pastime c. V.
Bailey and l.. w. Harris were def
nitely acclaimed the champions of
the afternoon. Cards were enjoyed
by the ladies on the cool verandahs
of the hotel. A party was formed
and side trip was made to the nsn
hatcheries.
A wonderful supper was served in
the dining room at els =. NJ, where
large space was devoted to the
guests of the evening. The program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Summary of Personal
And Real Estate

The summary of the personal and
real estate for Skowhegan has been
completed at the selectmen's Office
The result is as follows: Polls taxed,
1741; polls not taxed, I'll; real estate
residence, $2.SSS,9S0; non-residence,
81 ,509.3 75: making total of 81, 39S,
1855: personal estate residence, $971.
1888; and non residence $323, 400
making a total of $1,295,133. The
combined value of the real estate
and personal estate In the town is
So, 500, 4SS and the total value of land
is S1,411, $50 and all buildings, ST.
$50, S26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Somebody Gone Wrono

Nurse-There's a man outside who
wants to know if any of the pa
tlents have escaped lately.
Doctor-Why does he ask?
He says somebody has run off
with his wife. Cornell Widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

CERTIFIED A -
FLAVORINC Difrsem
EXTRACTS IT, = 5Isvon

owner in chain Of campx an.
IN the Rangeley region. uotsi
Those making the trip fror, r.
ingeon were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred 81 am
ar. and Mrs. A. X. Vaughan tatt
Mrs. George Pratt, DR.. ana NJ. and
Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z NJ. a. NJ
and Mrs. e. w. Voter, r. Mard M NJ
b. Morton, Mr.. and Mrs L
Leary, ar. and Mrs. Leon A. Lpcs ne Ne
ana MRS. Perley c. Metcalf NJ w
mrs, {. c. Stone, Mr. and Mrs % ald
Davis, Mrs. Frank and Hollis M. ". X
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Hutchin. .aowsft
and Mrs. ]. A. Blake. p. n I'll NJ
a. Howell, L. w. Green ~ W.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Mosber can. mas ,ss
liam D Blake, Mr.. and Nrs VII
Goodwin Fred C. Metcalf. Mr. =. l
mrs: Donald Metcalf. Mr. and Mr., aI !
'. Bailey, Arbo Norton. NJ sra :, 7
L. w. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs Afs
Barker, Mr. and Mrs. L. w D.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Luce. Mice p'e!'
Rackliff, Frank NJ. strout NJ se
Mrs. A. NJ. Thomas, Mr.. and Mr. ' ana
FLOOD, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Jact "
ana Mrs. S. j. Luce, Mr.. and Mrs r ~
Ferham' Hemon S. Blackwell. NJ a.. =,
Mrs. e. d. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs r a
henderson, j. L. Whalen. ~
The party enjoyed a beautifu, ma.
hght ride home, arriving about ISao
and the day was voted a grand 10. 70.
cess by all. 'uc'