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Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07
Claims Husband
Deserted Her

An action seeking divorce was
filed at the county clerk s office
yesterday afternoon by Alice Fra
ser against Charles ID. Fraser. The
plaintiff alleged in her complaint
that the marital arrangement was
too much a one-sided affair. Size
holds that only at intervals has the
husband given her money and at
these times it was barely enough to
meet the necessities of life. On the
other hand she claims that she has
given him money at various times,
being forced TO pawn her jewelry
to meet his demands.
She charges that on April ] of
this wear he deserted her and that
he has never returned to their
home in CaleXieo. The complaint
says that the couple was married il
! III Paso. Texas, December 81, 1917
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07
Questions for Tomorrow

Who originated the idea of the
Panama Pacific Exposition'
What was the enrolment Of all
public schools last year.
What is the origin of the name
Salinas!'
What is the value of the mineral
water produced in California
(Send your California questions
to this Department.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07
Wednesday, September Z, 1927

George r. Grogsn, of San Diego
was in the valley on business Mon
dav.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Frost had "a
their dinner guest recently, b. !.
pifani and Delphine.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07

A farmer at Sylvan, Washington,
bought a watch fcr $50 in l9oo,
spent not a cent on j. IN Il years
aud it ran perfectly every day, Time
there may be money, but not much
money.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07

At the dedication of log cabin
at the Washington state falr
grounds so old time stock branding
irons were burned into the logs.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07

Three new buildings, fresh paint
for all old ones aud good landscap-
ing are recent additions to the fair
grounds Of Grays Harbor County,
Washington. ,sr
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-07

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Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24

To Cure a Gold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo oUINENE (Tabletsl. Ii
stops the Cough and Headache and works OIL the
Cold. E. W. GROVES signature on each box SOc-
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Young Ladies Class Entertains

The young ladies of the First Church
of Christ entertained the young men
again at the home of Bro. J. Will Hen
ley Everybody enjoyed the evening
in spite of the rain.
After the many games were played,
refreshments were served.
Those present were: Hubert and
Walter Hollowell, Burris Smith, Lean
der and James Campbell, Lowell Rice,
Richard, Raymond and Abe Decker,
Hosford Brooks, Harold, Marshall and
Guy Pace, Dexter Nibert, Newell ond
Vernon Mock. DAILY Blackwell, Clar-
ence Chastain, Hubert and Geo. f., Jr.,
Lemmons, Joe Henley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dee Mock, Violet, Marble and Lillian
Rice, Gladys and Evelyn Decker, Coma
Jean Pace, Reba Lucille Mock, Flora
Stevens, Viola Smith, Ella Barden,
Ruth and Ruby Henley, Joanna Hal
ford and Gwendolyn Christian.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Wednesday Club

Mrs. ]. W. Shannon was hostess to
the Wednesday Club at its last meet
ing. The card rooms were artistically
decorated with spring flowers. First
prize for high score in Bridge was won
by Mrs. r. E. Sallee.. Mrs. Zan Selma
baum cut consolation and Mrs. L. f.
Blankenship was awarded guest prize.
Following the games, tempting re-
freshments we're served by the hos
tess, assisted by her daughter, Miss
Gladys.
Guests of the club were Mrs. Paul
Sloan, Mrs. L. f. Blankenship, Mrs.
J. L. Bristow, Mrs. DR. w. r. Hamil,
of Pocahontas and Mrs. ]. L. Preston
of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Flora
Black was tea guest.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Entertains At Bridge

Mrs. Fay Sallee entertained her
Bridge club Wednesday evening, March
18and there were four tables at cards.
Prizes and favors carried out the st.
Patrick idea. A delicious plate lun-
cheon was served by the hostess, as
sisted by her sister, Miss Florence
Rains. Prizes for high score were won
by Miss Evelyn Bristow and Warren
Blankenship, and Mrs. Milber Haltom
cut consolation.
Guests of the club were Miss Flor
ence Rains, Mines. Warren and Joe
Blankenship and Messrs. Raymond
Grant, Warren and Joe Blankenship,
Glenburn Throgmorton, Guy Amos,
Milber Haltom, w. B. Proctor and
Fay Sallee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Notice To Bidders
On
POcahOntas High School
POcahOntas. Arkansas.

Sealed proposals for the alteration
of the present Pocahontas High School
and additional building to same will
be received on or before noon Of March
20, 1927, at the Office Of the architect.
Plans and specifications may be oh
tanned upon application to the archi-
tect, John z. Almand, 1107 Boyle Build
ing Little Rock, Arkansas, and accom-
panied with deposit of $1,000 which
deposit win be returned when plans
are returned.
The proposed work will also include
wiring, plumbing and steam heating,
separate bids being taken on plumbing
and heating.
The Board reserves the right to ac-
ccpt or reject any or all bids.
(Signed) J. w. Brown, Chairman,
31-2t. w. II. Phipps, Secretary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Shipman-Stewart

On Sunday afternoon March 20, the
many friends of Mr.. Alex Shipman of
near Warm Springs and of Mrs. Lou
Hogan Stewart of Maynard, were very
much surprised when they were quiet
ly married at the home of Mrs. Stew
art at Maynard. Claud Mock, a J. p,
and near neighbOr of Mr.. Shipman,
administered the rites of marriage.
Mr.. Shipman is a leading farmer
and business man of Warm Springs
and is well and favorably known over
the county. Mrs. Stewart is member
of one of the pioneer families of our
county, being a daughter of DIR. Hogan,
who was one of our pioneer doctors.
She has always made Maynard her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Shipman will make
their future home on Mr.. Shipments
farm near Warm Springs. Their many
friends wish them happy and suc-
cessful welded life. Contributed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary real
lied $3.50 from the exchange given
Saturday.
We solicit all who are eligible to en-
list with us and labor with us in fos-
tering high ideals of Americanism in
keeping alight the fires of freedom and
spirit of democracy.
We labor hand in hand with the
American Legion. Justice, Freedom,
Democracy and Loyalty are the four
great principals.
Let us remember that in days of
peace, as well as in times of war, there
is need for unselfish service in the in
terest of the best and noblest things of
life.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Evelyn
Carter, as chairman, we are planning
many things for the uplift of mankind.
Contributed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
DeMOlay Services

The annual service for DeMolq IS
will be held at the Baptist church on
next Sunday evening, March %, be-
ginning at Z 80 o'clock, The public is
cordially invited. Order of service;
March.
Hymn.
Prayer.
Quartet-Harold Black, Clyde Me-
IlrOy, Roy Ford and Lavelle Carter.
Scripture reading and announce
ments.
SOlo-Clyde McIlrOy
Sermon-Brother Greenleaf.
Duet-Tommie Trabue and Lavelle
Carter.
DoXOlOgy.
Benediction.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Social and Personal
Nichols Amos

Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Miss Evie May Nichols to
Mr.. c. Stell Amos both of Meridian,
Miss.
The ceremony was performed at Me-
ridian on Friday, March II, 1927.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. f.
p. Nichols of Meridian Mr.. Amos is
a son of Mrs. j. T, Clements of Jones'
boro- and is a native of Pocahontas,
where he has many friends, who ex-
tend best wishes to Mr.. and Mrs. Amos.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Program AT Valley Chapel

On Saturday night, March 81, pro-
gram will be given at the Valley Chapel
school huse. Hale's Brass Band Of
Ravenden Springs will furnish plenty
of music.
There will also be a pie supper and
the proceeds will go to pay the band.
Everyone invited to attend. No ad-
mission. We expect our superintend-
ent TO be with us on that night.
Teacher and Pupils
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Carter School Honor Roll

Those receiving certificates for per-
feet attendance at Carter school are
as follows: John Timer, Maize Tyler,
Berniece Johnson, Marie Crisp, Virgie
Tyler, Bessie Reynolds, Clifton Crisp,
Lois Tyler Woodroe Crisp, Emmett
d. johnson and Raymond Crisp.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24

Groves Fasteless chill Tonic
destroys the malariai ssrma which ore transmitted
"a the blood BY the Malaria Mosquito. Pri~ Coz
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
FOR SALE OR TRADE

One Fordson tractor, only been used
a part Of one season, practically good
as new. One Of the best six cylinder
cars ON the market today. An ideal
car to make that trip that you intend
making this summer. Work horses and
mules to trade for hogs or cattle Also
have quite a lot of choice hay and
one set Of large corn burrs. What have
you? II. G. McNabb,
33-tf. PocahOntas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24

the coming winter? Let us help you
supply it. Johnston Drug Co.
w. II. Hambrick and f. NJ. Lutcr
Of Biggers we're in POcahontas Monday
and paid us a pleasant call. We re
gret to note that Mr.. Hambrick is not
in his usual good state Of health.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laughry of ANA
rillo, Texas, and Mrs A. N. Laughry
and Mrs. c. f. Williams of Canadian.
Texas, were i'm Pocahontas last week
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ballard.
Miss Mary Catlett, who has recent
" closed successful school at Dal-
ton. was in town last week EN- route
to Conway where she will enter state
Teachers College.
Don't spend week or month
looking for that stray stock when a
four or five line local ad in the Star
Herald will do the work for you IT
very small cost.
Ferd Spinnenweber Jr., who has
been in st. Bernard's hospital at Jones'
boro for the past two weeks, will under
20 an operation for appendicitis the
latter part Of this week. Ills condition
is said TO be much better than when
',e cifs-cd fl'n hosriifl
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24

The United States food bill shows
AN annual retail valuation Of between
eighteen and 22-billion dollars. Mpe
Than 49, per cent Of the average
Torkingman's family budget is ex-
pended on food.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24
Local and Personal

Ladies Home Journal and Saturday
Evening Post at Johnston's.
j. w. Smith of Reyno had business
in Pocahontas Saturday.
]. L. Poindexter of Rock Road had
business in Pocahontas Saturday.
Uncle Bill Rose of near town is said
to be seriously i'll.
]. s. Moore of Dalton route called
to see us Tuesday.
D. G, Stevens will buy hickory bolts
at Hamil for Sallee Bros. 10.tf.
Uncle Joe Alphin of near town, who
has been sick for some time, is report
ed growing weaker.
A news letter from Moran this week
was sent to the waste basket because
1t was unsigned.
An obituary from Warm Springs was
not used this week as the writer had
not signed it.
Light Brahma eggs from extra fine
breeding stock, $1.O0 for 10. Phone
81, Mrs. L. r. Pickett. 33-tf.
]. M. Haltom and G. NJ. Throgmor-
ron hod h,,c;poee g., Tooochx,o I,.1
Thursday.
Wanted-To hear from owner of
land for sale. d. NJ. Leight, Alzada,
Montana. 80 1T.
Mrs. Maggie Skiles of Brockett was
in Pocahontas Monday and paid the
Star Herald a pleasant visit.
W. A. Cremeens of Water Valley vas
transacting business in Pocahontas
Tuesday of this week.
]. r. and Halle Brooks of Maynard
were looking after business in Poca-
hontas last Tuesday.
John and Herb Carroll of BrOckett
were in Pocahontas Tuesday On busi-
ness.
Wyllie McCarroll, postmaster and
merchant at Engelberg, was transact
ing business in Pocahontas Tuesday.
DR.. Russell johnson of Walnut
Ridge, r. 1. was in Pocahontas Tues
day on business "A
have lot Of good cotton seed for
planting, for sale at 65 cents per
bushel. Joe Weisenbach, Brockett,
Ark. 32-2t.
VIM. Ulmer of Brockett and w. Il.
Boiling of Maynard were pleasant call
ers at the Star Herald office while in
town Saturday.
Cleatus Price returned Saturday to
his work with the Frisco at Memphis
after spending several days with home
folks in Pocahontas.
Oscar Prince, who has been doing
district work for the state highway
department since the first of the year,
is at home for a few days visit.
J. A. Mclaughlin, good farmer of
the Spring River country, was here
Tuesday paying taxes and looking
after other business.
John " Baltz, bookkeeper for Mar
tin 4 Fisher Insurance Agency, is in
Jonesboro this week taking treatment
for tOnsilitis.
Do you want to buy a team? Do you
want to sell team? Try a so cent
ad i'm the Star Herald and note the
results. We carry your want notice
into 5000 homes.
George Promberger, Marvin Buckley,
Jake Waddle, Mr.. and Mrs. r. d Lucas,
Uncle r. N. Hamil and Tom Bigger
attended the funeral of Il. " Bickers
at Walnut Ridge Monday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. /. Preston have re-
turned to their home in Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, after spending few days
at the home of their son, c. G. Pres
ton, and family here.
Is your medicine chest stocked for
the coming winter? Let us help you
supply it. Johnston Drug Co.
w. H. Hambrick and f. NJ. Lutcr
Of Biggers were in PocahOntas Monday
and paid us a pleasant call. We re
gret to note that Mr.. Hambrick is not
in his usual good state Of health.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laughry of ANA
rillO, Texas, and Mrs. A. n Laughry
and Mrs. G. f. Williams Of Canadian,
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-03-24

Government authorities say in Farm
.er's Bulletin 1902 Individual effort
is necessary to rat riddance but com
munity organization and united action
are essential to insure permanent re-
lief from the pests without cooper
alton there is always the prospect Of
reinfestation from adjacent property.
SO you should pass on to your neigh
bor the good news of the development
.at the Mellon Institute of Industrial
Research of a new, super rat poison
This is Rat-Tox, tasty bait and pow
.erful poison combined that comes in
handy tubes ready for use. A nibble
Kills a rat. Get Rat-Tox from your
retailer and tell your neighbors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
four KILLEDIN
CASEXPLOSION
Workmen at Shamrock
Plant Victims Of
Blast

SHAMROh X, Texas. March 16.-tP
-Four men were killed and one per
haps fatally injured in an explosion
~ the gasoline absorption plant of
the Columbian Gasoline Corporation.
one mile west Of here. today.
The dead are: Jack Todd, II. W.
Melton, Lascn Chance, &. b. Belk.
Injured: Bob Griffin. who was
first reported killed. lie is not OK
pected TO live.
All the bodies were brought 10
shamrOck, and relatives Of the dead.
together with those Of other work
men at the plant, crowded the
morgue.
Gas from tho plant. which supplies
Wichita Falls and many ether nortn-
west Texas cities with natural pas,
was shut off
The plant was under construction.
Two Of the killed were working in
side one of the units and the other
two We're on ladders on the outside.
Suddenly the unit burst into flames.
The men on the ladders were hurled
fifty feet, their clothing in flames.
The others We're apparently instant
ly killed in the bottom OF the gas
chamber, where they were trapped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
Aid IS SOUGHT
FOR PAVEMENT
MILITARY ROAD
Propose Paving From
Pt. Isabel Through
Brownsville to San
ia MAJ

Federal and state aid are 20 be
sought for paving Of the road lead
ing from Point Isabel to Laredo by
way Of Brownsville and Santa Ma
ria along the military road route, il
was decided n meeting of the road
committee III the Brownsville Cham
Der Of Commerce with other in
terested parties.
AT the suggestion of the COM
mittee telegram was sent "a W. o..
Washington county engineer. now in
Austin, requesting him to take up
the matter " securing state aid on
the project. The telegram was
signed BY County Judge Oscar G..
Dancy.
The Telegram follows:
advise highway commission for
mai application will soon be forward
ed asking designation and aid from
Point Isabel VII, Brownsville and
Fort Brown TO Santa Maria along
general lines of military road Give
them such general information as
you can. Renew invitation that they
visit Cameron county 1T an early
date and inspect this a. well a.
highways 96 and 100. Advise if the
board expects to have another meet
ing before the visit here"
The commission some time ago
announced that il would visit Cam
eron county and inspect existing
state highways, proposed highways
and the feeder road system for which
a S6.000.00O bond issue voted re-
Gently. The commission IL expected
to be here early in April.
q. &. Richardson said that it is
hoped 10 enlist the support Of all
organizations in this section which
will benefit from the construction of
a hard surfaced road following the
lines of the military road.
Roy Campbell. head OF the Gus
toms service for this district who
concluded Tin Inspection yesterday.
told Mr.. Richardson that construc-
tion of a hard surfaced road along
the river would aid his department
materially.
Support Of the immigration. bor-
der patrol and other organizations
~ like character which would bcne-
fit from hard surfaeing Of the milf
tary road will be sought. Endorse
ment 81 the project By the War De-
partment will be another objective
of the committee.
Not only will this road open mn
new country and prove Of benefit 70
the organizations mentioned and
others but will also provide a par
allel highway in the Lower Rio
Grande Valley. TO Highway No. II,
from Brownsville to Mission, re-
lcying traffic congestion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
BOMB BANDIT
ADMITSCRIME
Officers Led To The
Cache of Part of
Big Payroll

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Mar. 16.-tPl--
Three sensational payroll hoidups IL
this district including the bombing
Of IN armored automobile last week
when bandit gang escaped with
$lO4 200, were cleared up this after
neon, District Attorney Samuel III.
Gardner said, when he made public
a confession by Joe Jaworski
After leading county detectives 20
farm near Bentleyville- last night,
where the officers recovered $4,000
Of the Loot from the armored car,
Jaworski today was closetcd with the
district attorney and George Murren,
chief Of county detectives.
According T. officers the suspect
said he was willing To talk.
When Gardner came from Nthe
room where he talked with Jaworski.
he said the man had confessed that
the bandit gang e five members was'
responsible for the Pittsburgh Ter
minal Coal Company hold-up Friday
and that during the past four years
the same gang staged two Christmas
payroll r0hberies. getting away with
a-totai or $4,000. IN one OF these
hold-ups a guard was killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
Bodies Two Slain Children Found;
Search for IuJast,ra0ga Father Starts
Gruesome Find Made
When Police Break
Into Old Abandoned
House

CHICAGO. H., Mar. l6-(P)-
Walter Sch0ll, az various times an
accountant. salesman and real estate
broker, and former convict. was
sought today. dead or alive. for the
staying Of his two small children.
The bodies of Vivian. his eight
year old daughter. and Dona:d. two
years younger, both children Of ms
first marriage. were found ia an
abandoned Gary, Ind, house ycsser-
day by police who forced an entrance
AZ the urging Of Seholrs second wife.
Margaret. from whom SchOll had been
separated.
Ether soaked towels found rear the
bodies told the story of III. two
deaths. Cuts about the mouth IF
Donald indicated how ne fought the
sickening. sweet odor Of the death
liquid.
Discovery of the bodies came af-
ter Gary police had been told hy
Mrs. Scholl that she feared the chill
dren had been killed in the house,
which Scholl rented week ago.
Reports from Pittsburgh, Pm. were
that the children we're kidnape last
December from the Jane Townley
school there. They had been living
N Pittsburgh with their grandfather.
the Rev. Charles Seholl who had ad-
opted them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
RAISING FUND
FOR BASEBALL
SEASON HERE
Club Is Assured, Says
Committee Seeking
Stock Subscriptions
In Corporation

Enough stock was subscribed AZ q
mass meeting of fans last night ana
by Brownsville merchants this morn
ing 10 assure the formation of Sl5,-
GOO orplratlon here with $500 paid
in capital at the start to run a local
club in the Texas Valley League for
three years, Id was reported by the
committee which canvassed business
men here today.
The committee raised 81 $50 last
night BY selling stock TO two dozen
fans assembled at the Chamber Of
Commerce building and sold enough
additional stock this morning ID
bring the total to $3,50O without
having approached the men who are
able To buy larger blocks Of baseball
club shares.
Efforts were TO be intensified tnis
afternoon TO have the remainder Of
the stock subscribed before night.
The committee went 10 work this az
tcrnOon 10 raise $4,000 10 bring the
total up To the $500 il will be ne
cessary to have on hand before a
charter can Se secured for a $4,000
corporation.
Final details Of the organization
will be worked out at a meeting -
be held az 3 o'clock tonight a tha
y hamher OF Commerce building 1T
which time 4 manager for the team
will be chosen and the work Of get
tirg club together will be started.
"A board or directors with officers
to handle the mcney also will be
elected by the stock holders AZ this
meeting. All stockholders pad fans
CONTINUE on page twN.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
TRUCK MARKETS
by Naval Radio To The Herald
from ". =. and Texas Agriculture
Departments

continued on page two.)
Primary destinations Of Texas
movement reported for Tuesday,
March l5.
Cabbage: 10 Houston, Chicago. 4
Philadelphia Lexa. each &C.
Louis. Pittsburgh. l each SfFevepprt.
Altoona, Admission. ColumbG. T~xter
Springs. Jersey City, Chariestoi1. L.
Muines. Knoxville, Atlantis. Hln
Rouge Detroit, Little Rock, ForE
Worth. Muskogee, Lexington. Total
30 cars.
Mixed vegetables: New York. %
st. Louis, each Pittsburgh. Chicago.
Washington, each Hoboken- H0na-
ton. Detroit. Philadelphia, Albany.
Tsronot. Total 27 ears.
Carrots: 3 each New York, Brook
lyn, each Philadelphia Kansas
City, *. Louis Total o cars.
White potatoes: each Monroe,
Kansas City, &c. Louis. total Q cars.
Parsley: New York Grapefruit.
81. Louis. Broccoli: l New York.
Dandelion: Nerg York.
Harlingen movement retDrted
Wednesday morning. March 1G:
Vegetables 27, Beets and Carrots
(continue on pfEe two.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-16
Weslaco Proceeds
With District Plan

WESLACO. Texas, Mar. l6.-The
Weslaco district will proceed with lis
plans 10 organize a road district. was
the statement made By leaders of the
movement here this morning. This
will be done regardless OF what nr-
tion IN taken in reference to q couE-
ty-wide road bond issue or the organ
izaticn 0f other districts.
The people of the Weslnc0 dis
trict want highway Improvement.
one of the leaders stated. The coun-
tv road bond issue I'M 'up in the air:
thus far nothing but talk has mater
ialized. and in the event the issue II
voted N is likely 10 meet the fate of
the issue voted over a year ago. Wes-
lacO wants t. be in shape to meet
eyentuAlitics. and III we organize
district cur road Improvement pro-
gram will be assured"