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New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
TREASCRY BALANCE Treasury Balance $162.431, 56o.
WIFE CITES CRUELTY

WIFE CITES CRUELTY
 Suit for divorce on grounds of in- tolerable cruelty has been brought by Jennie Satanski of Terryville. through Nair & Nair. against Jo- seph Satanski of Bristol. They were married in New Britain on Decem- Der 2S. 1915. and they have one child, ten years of age. The peti- tioner claims divorce. custody of the child. alimony and an allowance with which to support the child. The writ Is Ieturnable in the su- perior court. Hartford. the first Tuesday of June and Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Funerals
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to acknowledge with our sincere thanks the many express sions of sympathy from our kind friends and neighbors during the illness and at the death of Our be- loved husband and father. We are particularly grateful to Sequassen lodge, I. o. o. F., Martha Rebekah lodge, N. s. Manross Post Dept. 35, P. and F. Corbin's, and others who sent flowers.
 MRS. ADA BARROWS
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
GOLD WATCH PRESENTED
 TO JUDGE-ELECT SAKE
Jchuda HaleT Lodge, I. o. B. B., Tenders Distinguished Member
 Banquet.

Morris D. Sake. judge-elect of the a banquet last evening by Jehuda Halevt lodge. I. o. B. B. at the sym agogue of Congregation Tephereth Israel on Winter street in honor of his appointment to the judgeship. There were about 1o5 in attendance and Mir. Sake was given gold watch. Assistant Prosecuting At torney W. NJ. Greenstein was toast master.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Simon YOuCis

Simon Youcis, 62 years old. died at his home at Whites Crossing. Plainville. last night. He was a native of Luthuania and was mem Der of the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy. Plainville. during the seven years he lived in Plainville.
 Funeral services will be held Fri- day morning at g o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Burial will be in St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Deaths
Mrs, Willis E. Correli.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Eliza beth Correll, wife of Willis E. Correll of 219 West Main street were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Emmanuel Gospel chrch. Rev. George Fletcher. pastor. officiated. Interment was in Fairview ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
MINISTER RESUMES CRUSADE AGAINST
 SUNDAY BUSINESS
(Continued From First Page)

of the moving picture business and commercialized sports on Sunday" he said.
 There Is no moral issue involved in this situation. The moving pie ture interests want Sunday after noon movies for the same reason they have movies at other times for the purpose of making money
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Mildred Bertha Drechcnburg.

Funeral services for Mildred Ber- tha Drechenburg, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred NJ. Drechenburg of 1644 East street. were held this af- ternoon at 1880 o'clock 1t her honf with Rev. Martin w. Gaudian, pas- tor of St. Johns German Lutheran church. officiating. Interment was in iNairNieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Michael Ncvulis.

Funeral services for Michael Ne yulis of 414 East street will be held
 Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St.
 Andrews church. lntermcnt will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
KaN Street Briefs

Crude oil production in the Sem mole area of Oklahoma in the 24 hours ended 2 .. m. yesterday reached 3so.00o barrels. only 1000 barrels under the record of May 2l. and 5000 barrels moro than the pre- ceding day. The Lima district made new high of 12e.oOO barrels.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
WORST STORM IN YEARS
Conn. Now in Grip of Most Pro- longed Rainy Spell That Has Co., cured in Twenty Years.

Hartford. May c5 (UP)-Connec- ticut Is in the grip of one of the most prolonged rain storms that it has had in more than 20 years.
 According to weather bureau sta- tistics rain has fallen here every day, with the exception Of May If. since May g. The longest continuous rain was from ,s:sd a. m., May 2a. to 5:os p. m. May 2l. The bureau an- nouneed that there had already been a total precipitation Of A.2s inches. This Is 1:5l inches above normal.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Profit of the Piggly Wiggly West ern States company for the first four months this year. before taxes. was $l14,0s3 compared with s63.33s in the same period Of 1926. April profit was $30,60o against s15,09o in April last year.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

Members of the Rubber Exchange of New York have approved several important changes in bylaws design- ed to increase its activities, which will be submitted to the board of governors. Chief among them is an increase in the unit of trading from cl: to 5 tons and an average reduc- tion of 40 per cent in commission rates.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
CO1VrN'b'DnCwN
MANAGER
MANAGER OR6ANIZAT ION SERVICE US CHAMBER oF COMMERCE

Corvin D. Brown, manager of the organization service department of the United States Chamber of Commerce, will speak at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in this city at the Burritt hotel and is open to the public.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

National Distillers Products cor poration has advanced alcohol one
 cent a gallon to Al cents in tank cars and 43 cents in drums.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The New York, Ontario and Vest ern had a deficit of $2S.661 for April against surplus of sS6.2os in April last year and a deficit of $747,974 for the four months of 1927 against a deficit of s453.9S5 in the same period of 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The New York, New Haven and
 Hartford has ordered 20 baggage
 cars from Standard Steel Car com pany.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25

The Norfolk and Western will build 30 1s.O0o gallon engine tend. CTS at its Roanoke shops and will Ask for bids on construction of 25 6o-foot all steel mail storage cars.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-25
Special Notice

Monday, Deco42l.Uh Day.-advt
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
PROMINENT MEDICAL
DOCTOR LOCATES HERE

=. DR.. T. u. Johnston, well known Law
renee county physician, has purchased
the office equipment Of the late DIR. H.
l.. Throgmorton and has located in
Pocahontas to practise his profession.
He has leased the Throgm0rt0n
offices in the Randolph County Bank
building and on Wednesday completed
the work Of moving into his new loca-
tiOn.
DIR. Johnston is by no means a strang.
er to the people of Randolph county.
For many years he resided at Holmes
and practised medicine. There he was
very popular and even after his remov-
al to Walnut Ridge three years ago he
was often called back to his old horne
community by his former patients.
DR. Johnson is u learned man of
medicine, well read and versed in mo l.
ern methods of curing disease. The
medical fraternity of PocahOntas has
secured, in DIR. Johnson, n worthy
associate
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
SURRIDGE SCHOOL is
OPENED WITH PROGRAM

Randolphs county's largest rural
school opened Monday morning of this
week when the new Surridge school
began operation
A program was held at the opening.
lasting from the hour Of beginning I'M
til high noon. Miss Pauline Mays aud
Miss Mary Sue Wiley delighted the
audience with beautiful vocal solos
and the following patrons of the dis
trict made short talks: Oscar Prince,
Lee Mays, Min Carroll, Mrs. ]. A.
Ford and Mrs. Lee Mays. Supt. NJ. F..
Perrin and Miss Mary Sue Wiley also
made good talks.
During the program several Poco-
hontas people in attendance made ad-
dresses to the school. These speakers
included DR. w. E. Hamil, J. ID. Wells.
II. X. Baker, X. A. Mock w. b. Proc
tor, Rev o. A. Greenleaf and Mrs. ID.
l.. Wiley.
/ In the afternoon the school was or
ganized. There were 200 pupils pres
ent. NJ. F. Perrin, the superintendent,
will teach the two high school classes !;
A. J. Bishop. the seventh and eighth
grades; :. L. J. LawhOn, the fifth aul
sixth grades; Miss Essie Ford, the
third and fourth grades Mrs. Millard
Perrin, the first and second grades;
Miss Mary Sue Wiley, music and OK
preston
The Surridge district was formed by
n consolidation of Holmes, Dean, Shar
um and Skaggs districts. The new dis
I trict comprises % sections of land and
J is five miles square. The building is
in the center of abe Square. Two
busses take the pupils to and from
school.
Three of the old buildings, at Skaggs
Sharum and Dean are still being used
for the lower grades. These buildings
will be used until complete transporta-
/ tiOn plans are worked out. Mrs. Jen-
ME Stacy is teaching the Skaggs
school; Mrs. A. j. Bishop the Sharum
school; Mrs. Earl johnson the Dean
school.
Board of directors of the district Is
composed of George James, president; /;
Oscar Prince, secretary VIII Fry, Mn
Carroll, j. A. Ford and Marvin Fender
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
LYceum Number

The final number of the 1862 ly-
ceum course will be given at the Meth
odist church on Wednesday evening of
next week, February ., 1927
The entertainment will be given by
the Kringsberg Company and will
take the nature of wonderful tricks Of
magic and happenings from the room
of the seance. "Spiritualism" win be
demonstrated and the tricks used by
the most famous mediums will be eX-
posed Miss Martin, member of the
company. can describe your looks and
dress or any article though she is
blindfolded and has her back turned
to the person or article.
This promises to be an evening of real
entertainment. The public is most
cordially invited.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
May Get Fish Ponds

j. L. Bristow, local sportsman, has
received a letter from Guy Amslcr,
secretary of the state game and fish
commission, regarding the location of
fish rearing ponds in Randolph com-
ty
Mr. Amsler said: I'VE are request
ing Mr.. Dell Brown, Supt. of Nam
moth Spring Hatchery, to visit you as
soon as possible to take up the matter
of some rearing ponds in Randolph
county. Mr.. Brown is the Federal re-
preventative who will supervise the
construction of these ponds"
Mr.. Bristow requests that all who
know of everlasting springs, in loca-
tions suitable for fish rearing ponds,
get in touch with him in order that he
may assist Mr.. Brown in this work.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
WOMACK WILL ADDRESS
TEACHERS AND PATRONS

To the Teachers and Patrons of Ran
dOlph County Schools:
There will be teachers and pa
irons meeting held at the Methodist
church, Pocahontas, Saturday, Fehru-
ary 5, 1927, beginning at l 80 p. m
The following program will be render
ed:
InvOcation-Rev O. A. Greenleaf.
Vocal Solo-Joe Blankenship.
Reading-Reba Lucille Mock.
Vocal Solo-Miss Mary Sue Wiley.
Address. z. Womack, State Super
intendent Public instruction.
Vocal SOlO-Lavelle Carter.
Benediction-Rev. W. r. Hall
1t is not too much to say, perhaps
that no other man in the state is quite
so well acquainted with the education-
al conditions of Arkansas as is Mr.
WOmack. You should not lose this Op-
portunity to hear him. If you are in
terested in better schools for Randolph
county you should "cOme over and help
us" County Superintendent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
WARM SPRINGS FARMER
KILLS SELF WITH PISTOL

Bert Thompson, well known farmer
of the Warm Springs community, com
mitted suicide Saturday morning by
shooting himself through the head Wit!
a 30 calibre pistol.
He was said to have been mentally
unbalanced at times and was for awhile
n patient in the state hospital for ner-
vOus diseases. However, he was re-
ported to have been of peaceble dis
position and it is thought that he was
in melancholy frame of mind when
he shot himself.
MIR. Thompson was d brother If
Harve Thompson, who is alleged to
have killed his wife and then commit
ted suicide at his home near Della
plaine about three years ago.
1t is reported here that when the
coroner's jury searched Bert Thomp-
sons body. a razor and bottle of car
b0lic acid were found. He had evil
IDENTIFY spent some time preparing for
the suicide act.
He leaves Il wife and three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Mark Roach of Lorine Mrs.
Oscar Jarrett ANA Mrs. Marvin Jarrett
of near Warm Springs
Interment was made in Macedonia
cemetery Sunday
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
RANDOLPH COUNTY'S
OLDEST WOMAN DEAD

Supply. Feb. Mrs. Elizabeth Car
ter, aged 102 years, died at her home
here Jan. 26, after short Illness She
had been In poor health for year
but was seriously i'll only a few days
before her death. Her passing was
very peaceful.
mterment was made in the Ingram
cemetery January "a. Two sons, Joe
Carter of Datto, and Pete Carter Of
Supply, survive her.
Mrs. Carter was, without a doubt
the oldest woman in Randolph county
and was one Of the oldest in the state.
She retained her health and activity
for more than a century and did not
begin to show the ravages of the years
until IA few months ago when her
health failed
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Flood Subsiding

With the flood water gradually fall
ing, overflow conditions in Randolph
county are becoming less pronounced.
The long-continued rain came to an
end last Wednesday and, save inter
mittent showers and drizzles, has not
been resumed.
Within few days, if fair weather
continues, the rivers will again be in
their banks. Dirt roads in all sections
are too soft for automobile travel and
most rural carriers are handling the
mail in wagons or on horseback. A
few dry days will put the roads in fine
shape for the drag and the roads will
again be in condition for automotlve
travel
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Edits College Paper

Marvin Pickett, son of Mr.. and Mrs
L. r. Pickett of Pocahontas, has been
made editor of "The Northeastern, a
college paper published by Northeast.
ern College at Tahlequah, Okla.
A copy of the first paper published
after Marvin took over the editorship
came into our hands and it is a credit
to any college. Editorials, heads and
news items were appropriate and ex-
ceptionally well written.
Marvin has studied Journalism for
only two years and was selected as
editor over a number of three and four
year students.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Court House Clean

Randolph county's courthouse. around
which the wheels of our community's
civic progress turn, has been complete
ly wiped out, mopped up and de-germ-
led.
The county officials and other oecu-
pants of the building. imbued by some
heretofore undiscovered bug and arm
ed with mops, water and generous
supply Of lye, went over every inch Of
uncovered floor surface and the stair
way with all the grim determination of
both Gold Dust Twins and The Old
Dutch Cleanser.
Since the renovation one could "eat
n meal off the fioor"-If one so desired.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Methodist Services

Last Sunday night a larger than
usual night congregation enjoyed an
oldtime song and scripture quotation
service led by the pastor. A number
of the old, old hymns were sung by the
congregation and several short talks
were made by members present.
Remember the services for next Sun
day. At IL o'clock the pastor will
preach on the Converted Money Low
err Epworth League at $3.50. At
7 rs the pastor will preach on the
Work of the Epworth League. The
public ic cordially invited to attend
each service.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
S. S. Class ReOrganized

Ravenden Springs, Feb. I've had
a good Sunday school last Sunday.
Mrs. Duvall, teacher of the Young Poo
pies Glass, reorganized her class and
will meet with them once week in
a class meeting The first meeting
will be with Mrs. Duvall next Satur-
day evening at Z 80 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night Sunday school every Sunday at
TO- Epworth League Sunday after
noon at O'Clock. Preaching every
first Sunday in each month at II, and
at night Z 80. Everybody welcome.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Eight MasOns HOnOred

H. c. Barrett of Doniphan, well
known in Randolph county, and A. ].
McCollum of Atkins, father of Mrs. r.
Dalton of Pocahontas, were presented
certificates Of life membership in Com
posite Lodge No. 800, A. +. and A. NJ.
last week.
Mr.. Barrett and Mr.. McCollum were
TWO of eight members of the lodge
more than 70syears OF age who had
been Masons for more ,han 40 years.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Ravenden Springs Class

Ravenden Springs, Feb. 1.-The Mis-
sionary Baptist Sen Glass met at the
home of Mrs Troxel last Friday night
and organized our class and named it
the Roger Williams Glass.
We meet every Friday night at the
home of Mrs. Troxel, our teacher. Ask
ing every one to be present next Fri
day night. And all be sure to be pres
ent next Sunday at Sunday school aud
receive their class pens.
Ivora Rogers, Secretary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
SCHOOL BONDS SOLD TO
FIRM AT LITTLE ROCK

Bed for the new high school build
in. fOcahontas last week were aold
oEM Elkins 4 Co. of Little Rock
lg brought S1.0225.
nee bonds will be in an amount
bnn $4,000 and $4,000, with in
Nns payable semi-annually in Feb
nay and August the first five years
and principle and interest for the fol-
loving 20 years. The money can be
Obtained at any time the building plans
are complete.
Several architects have visited Poca-
hontas within the last few days and
have submitted plans and specifications
on the proposed new structure. The
work is being rushed and
members Of the school board announce
that announcement of complete plans
viii be made within the next few days.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
New Grove School Burns

The New Grove school house, some
2 or 3 miles west of Imboden, in Ran
dolph county, burned last Wednesday
night about IL o'clock.
1t is not known how the fire origin
ated as very little fire was left in the
stove at the time school closed in the
afternoon. The building was comprr-
atively new, the house having been
erected only few years ago.
Miss Maggie Park was teaching he
present term of school.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Wholesale Co. Changes Name

Directors of the Burrow Wholesale
Grocer Co. of this city have changed
the name Of the concern to "Pocahon-
tas Grocer Co."
There was no reorganization or other
change made in the firm. The qsw
name was assumed Jan. 81.
This name was selected chiefly be-
cause Of the beautiful story of the In
dian maiden who rescued that hardy
adventurer, John Smith, from yrim
death through torture by the savage
New England tribe. From the girl our
town was named, likewise the whole
sale company.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Locate In Oklahoma

Il. Il. Pace, J. w. Bennett and Keifer
Campbell, who left Pocahontas few
days ago for Oklahoma to prospect for
location, have entered the business
field at Seminole.
We understand that they have pur-
chased a furniture business and will
move their families to Seminole as
soon as their children have finished
the present term of school.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Appointed Highway Inspector

Oscar Prince, prominent young farm
er living near Sharum, has been APP
pointed highway inspector for the Fifth
Arkansas District
His district embraces seven coun-
ties, Randolph, Clay, Greene, Law
renee Craighead Poinsett and Mississ-
ippi Mr.. Prince entered upon his
duties Feb. 1.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03

]. A. Lewallen Of Attica was Poca-
hentas visitor Monday.
John II. Wells Of Hoxie came in Fri
day and had his paper changed 10
pocah0ntas where he and his family
plan to make their home.
j. r. King left Sunday for ST. LOUIS
TO purchase stock Of spring and srm-
mer goods for the Famous Cash stove.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Notice to Members Y. L. W. c.

All members Of and others eligible
70 membership in, the Young Ladies
Wesley Glass of the Methodist sunday
school are not only cordially invited
but urged to attend meeting OF me
class next Sunday morning, Feb. 6th'
at 10 o'clock. The class room is finish
ed and furnished complete and it is
planned to have a special service dur-
ing the Sunday school hour.
A historical sketch of the life ana
work Of the Rev. John Wesley will DC
read by the president, Miss Evelyn
Bristow Mr.. Wells, superintendent
will address the class and this VIII DE
followed by an exposition Of the lesson
or lecture, by the pastor, Rev W. f.
Hall
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Cotton Ginnings

The 1926 cotton crop in Randolph
county amounted to 1915 bales, as
compared with 2O,626 bales from the
1925 crop.
Arkansas produced 1,405,55l bales in
1926 and 1,476,325 in 1925.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Pie Sumner At Pratt

There will be program and pie sup,
per ut Pratt school house Saturday
night, Feb. 10.
The public is cordilly invited to II
tend. Proceeds will be used for the
benefit of the school.
Beatrice Hogan, Teacher.
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Pie Supper

There will be musical program
and pie supper at Attica on Saturday
night, Feb. 3. Girls bring pies and
boys the price of a pie
The proceeds are to be applied on
the Books Of knowledge"
Lindsey Miller, Teacher
Pocahontas star herald., 1927-02-03
Hnlmes School Burned

The Holmes school building one oi
the largest frame school buildings IN
tbe county. was destroyed by fire sat
urdav night about 1O;8O o'clock
It is not known where the blaze
originated but the opinion is that the
fire was started as result OF a oe-
fective fue.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-23
PENNSY r. r. TITLE TILT
EXTRA ARMORY FEATURE
Western Regional Finale to Precede Fray Between f.
Wayne Pros and Marmons Thursday

Pittsburgh, and the elimination tour
ney, which has been going on for
some time, with games played in Gin
cinnati. Grand Rapids. st. Louis and
many other Middle West cities, has
reached the finals, with two Hoosier
quintets in the last bracket.
Richmond and Terre Haute will
clash for the championship Thurs
day. the game starting at 1880, with
the Ft. Wayne-Marmon game fol-
lowing. Large delegations of fans
will be on hand for the railroad bat
tie, and with the interest being mani
Tested in the appearance here of the
Hoosier States Professional Basket.
ball League representatives. it looks
as If the Armory will be damned.
On account of the number of out.
of-town fans expected, the Marmons
are advising their followers to obtain
tickets in advance, and have estab-
lished ticket agencies at Smith, Hass-
Ter & Sturm sports goods store, at
the Y. NJ. c. A. and at 1895 Madison
Ave. Tickets also may be obtained
from D. II. Giffen at the Marmon
plant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-02-23
PIRATES AND INDIANS
IN EXHIBITION JUNE 80
8ush's Majors to Perform Here-Scking Trade Awaits
Smith and Bethel Conference.

Cal, Thursday. Ownie left here last
Friday night.
The New York Yankees, Babe
Ruth's club, are being sought for
an exhibition with the Indians
here in August.
On June 80, when the Pirates per-
form here, Toledo is scheduled to
ficials have agreed to a change in
the A A. program.
Owner Smith of the Tribe was
due in town late today and he will
confer with Manager Bethel tonight
or Thursday. The Sticking matter
remains to be settled and it won't be
and the field pilot give it careful con-
Sideration.
Owner Borchert of Milwaukee has
offered Shortstop Flippin and
Catcher McMenemy in exchange for
Sticking, but the locals are said to
be wary of the proposition owing
to Flippin's weakness at bat. He
is a clever fielder, however, and
McMenemy is slugger with the
ash.
Manager Bethel has been having
his home town dentist work on his
teeth. Bruno evidently wants to
have his molars in shape to chew
I'M q LOT Of that pp1nrV that has
made Sanford, Fla, famous. San
ford is where the Indians will spring
train.