The Log Cabin Democrat (Conway, Ark.) 1908-Current
December 8, 1908

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DAILY EDITION The Log Cabin Democrat. VOL. i NO. 74 CONWAY, ARKANSAS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1908 TEN CENTS PER WEEK TEN THOUSAND THE D AY’S WORK BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPAI6N Subscriptions of $10,220 Secured Yesterday. Rev. Hurt Believes New Building, Now “Temple in tie Air,” Will Touch Earth Within a Year. Ten thousand, two hundred and twenty dollars in subscriptions was the net result of the vigorous all day campaign yesterday for funds with which to erect a new Baptist church in this city. This was not quite up to the $12,000 mark set for the day, but has greatly encour aged the members, who believe that a handsome new building is now practically assured. While very proud of the record made, Rev. J. J. Hurt, the pas tor, says that the new edifice is yet ‘‘a temple in the air,” and when asked for a story of yesterday’s work he produced the following statement, with the request that it be published without revision: Rev. Hurt’s Statement. Editor Log Cabin Democrat: Your readers will be interested, I know, in the results of the cam paign yesterday for funds to build a new Baptist church. Let me say, first of all, the canvass was not complete. Of course it was impossible in one day to see all the friends of the enterprise. I hope none of these will feel slighted. If they do, let them call me by ’phone and name their amonnts, or let me have the privilege of calling in person. Counting all subscriptions of all kinds, the amount went to $10,220. This includes the sub scriptions of my members, the sub scriptions of the aid societies, mis sionary bands, etc. Of course, we did not expect to raise all the money needed in a day, but we thought one day long enough to claim the attention of the entire community. If we can send the amount up to $16,000 we will get $4,000 on the outside of Conway. Was The Time Opportune? In a speech thoroughly charac teristic of Rev. Beti Cox of Little Rock, he said at the Baptist church last night: ‘‘I had read in the pa pers time and again that Conway had a State Normal School, and have always been inclined to be lieve it; but I have been convinced of the'fact beyond the shadow of a doubt today, for I have been per sonally assured by dozens of your citizens.” Of course, our citizens know that practically all of us made subscriptions to bring this school here and we are still paying off the notes. My church consid ered this fact, but remembered also that these notes would be out standing for four years yet, and we could not delay that long. We considered also that it would be a sad thing for our city should other enterprises outstrip our church in progressiveness. An ungodly com munity would be the natural out come. Have the People Been Burdened? We w^re solicitous about these things in the beginning. But whatever our anxieties may have been in the beginning, the fact in the case is that up to the present the community has not burdened itself with the church enterprise. Of course the Baptist people, as a rule, have gone their limit, but they are comparatively a small part of the community. And right alongside of these have stood some eighteen or twenty friends who have spoken words of encourage ment and have given cheerfully; but the number has been small so far. I have no word of censure whatever for my friends who have not contributed. They are better judges of what they ought to do than I, but I would have it very clearly understood that the com munity has not been hurt financi ally. If, therefore, any calls are made upon our citizens within the next several years for factories, waterworks, new schools, new churches and the like, there will be small foundation for anyone’s assertion that the community in general burdened itself this year with a new church building. A Word of Appreciation. A day like yesterday brings out the best in men. Who could ever forget the words of some who spoke of their present burdens, expressed regrets that their subscriptions could not be larger, then put down the amounts they felt able to give, and sent the committees away with smiles and words of encourage ment? I discovered a number of noble souls when I took a list last year and solicited for the State Normal; I discovered others yes terday, and I hope to make the ac quaintance of yet others. This letter is a heart message to the public, and the editor is pre-empt ed from interfering with the follow ing senteuce: We have in the young editor of our daily paper a citizen of whom Conway should be, and is proud; for he is far sighted, fair-minded, progressive in promoting all movements for which our good people should stand, whether State Normals, gubernatorial campaigns, church canvasses, or business expansions. As to the Future. Hereafter, as well as heretofore, we will not attempt to constrain anyone to give. The Scriptures teach, and we believe, that gifts to religious objects should be made cheerfully. As soon as the sub scriptions are large enough we will, if the project can be financed satisfactorily, take steps toward the erection of the house. We want it to be a structure that will be an honor to Conway. It will be lo cated on Robinson avenue, on what is known as the ‘‘Weinmann property”, just west of Mr. J. M. Ligon’s. It is as yet a temple in the air, but we hope to make it touch earth within a year. This morning, with a smile for everyone, whether a subscriber or not, I can say, “I am a citizen of no mean city.” Sincerely, Jno. Jeter Hurt. LOVE WILL FIND A WAY Where there is a will there is a way«**The same way in love Tonight we have one of the best programs ever shown in this city at Electric Theatre Tonight THE FULL PROGRAM: Love Will Find a Waj Views of New York A Sailor’s Dog Hired, Tired and Fired Never Again, or 1 Can’t Keep Cool “Song—In the Wildwood Where the Blue Bells Grew’’ DECISION INTERESTS CONWAY Supreme Court Kills Little Rock Scavenger Franchise. Decision Believed Not to Invalidate Similar Ordinance in Conway, Expir ing Dec. ig. In a decision oi great interest to Conway for the reason that an or dinance in many respects similar is in force here, the supreme court yesterday declared that the scaven ger franchise ordinance of Little Rock was invalid. The decision, however, will not, it is thought, invalidate the Conway franchise, which in any event, expires on Dec. io. The city council has already been preparing to take sortie action with reference to the removal of garbage in this city, and this is expected to be the most important business to come before the coun cil at its meeting tonight. The de cision of the supreme court makes clear the power of the city in the respect, the only feature invalidat ing the Little Rock ordinance being the fact that it was used to raise revenue for the city. In connection with the court's decision and the fact that the ex piring franchise in ihis city will require action by the city council, City Attorney R. W. Robins will tonight present the following writ ten opinion to the council: “To the city council of the city of Conway: “The supreme court of Arkan sas on yesterday handed down a decision in the case of Dreyfus vs. Boone, in which, according to the newspaper version of the opinion, the court held that while a city council has the power to pass and enforce a scavenger ordinance sim ilar to the one in force in Conway, and to let out to some person the privilege of performing this scaven ger work, yet it holds that the city cannot convert its power to have this work done into a revenue raising scheme, and held that Dreyfus should be enjoined from operating under his franchise on that ground. In that case it seems that the city council had let out this franchise to Dreyfus for the sum of $3000 per year, or perhaps more, and the court held that this showed on the face of it that ic was not a legitimate exercise of the po lice power but was a method used by the city council to gain revenue. In other words, if the newspaper version of the opinion is correct, the court held that the objection to the franchise granted to Mr. Dreyfus by the city council of Lit tle Rock was not because it infring ed the liberty of the individual in permitting no one but the scaven ger to do this scavenger work, and not because it granted a monopoly to the owner of the franchise, but because the fact that it was sold to Dreyfus for $3000 per year showed that it was an attempt on the part of the council to raise revenue in an unauthorized manner. inow, my recollection is tnat the franchise for this scavenger work which was granted to Mr. Archer by the city council of Con way was granted in consideration of $100 paid by Mr. Archer. I am of the opinion that inasmuch as the amount paid by Mr. Archer was so small his franchise would probably be sustained under the decision of the court in the above mentioned case, but inasmuch as this franchise granted to Mr. Archer has nearly if not quite expired, I would sug gest that the council in granting a new franchise —if it sees fit to do so—so arrange the same as to con form without any question to the decision of the supreme court in this case. “It would seem best, under this decision, for the city not to charge anything whatever for this fran chise, but in fixing the rates to be charged by the scavenger this could be borne in mind, and by reducing the rates sufficiently the same purpose would be served in an indirect way—the individual citizens, instead of the city treas ury, receiving the benefit. “R. W. Robins, “City Attorney.” Hand Cut in Gin. T. W. Allinder had his hand se verely cut in a gin this morning, while endeavoring to clean the saws at McCulloch Allinder’s gin. Three fingers were badly lacerated, and it is feared that one of them will have to be amputated. ATTEMPTS TO HANG HIMSELF J. W. Cartwright, held on a charge of murder in the first de gree, made an unsuccessful at tempt to hang himself in the county jail here last night about 9 o’clock. Cartwright made a noose out of some straps from his bedding and his suspenders. The straps were attached to the bars of his cell, and his struggles while dangling from the impro vised noose awakened the other inmates of the jail, wdio aroused Jailer Jo Harrison. The sus penders broke, however, before Mr. Harrison reached Cartwright, and he was little injured by his attempt at self-destruction. I his is the second tune Cart wright has tried to end his life. With a broken bottle he tried last Saturday to cut his throat, but was restrained before he had injured himself to any great extent. Cartwright was indicted at a special term of the Faulkner circuit court last September for the murder of his wife at their home near Wooster a few weeks before. His defense will un doubtedly be insanity, and whether his mental condition is genuine or feigned is a question upon which opinion is divided. SERIOUS FIRE AT CHADWICK W. R. Andrews Loses Store and Residence Early this Horning. J. R. Dupriest of Saltillo report ed the destruction by fire of the store and residence and contents belonging to W. R. Andrews at Chadwick at 2 o’clock this morn ing. Mr. Dupriest had heard none of the particulars, and it has been impossible to reach Chadwick over the phone this afternoon. He states that Mr. Andrews carried a stock of general merchandise, on which there was a small amount of insurance. Catholic Services Today. The Catholic church is to day observing the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Services were held at 9:30 this morning and this afternoon al 3-'3°-' EIGHTY-ACRE FARM NEAR CONWAY FOR SALE We have an eighty-acre farm within one-half mile of Con way, good soil, well im proved, which we are in position to sell at a bargain. See us at once. DURHAM HOLMAN Wants to Loan Money The Bank of Conway WANTS TO MAKE Ten one hundred dollar loans Ten two hundred and fifty dollar loans Ten five hundred dol lar loans Ten one thousand dol lar loans. Loans will be made for one year or less on personal endorsement or on real estate mortgags. all on us. L. H. PYLE, Cashier From the Good of the Goods comes the satisfaction of the purchase IT’S true in any line, but it is most true in Jewelry. People of good taste get very little satisfaction out of the purchase of poor jewelry. The difference in price be tween the good and the poor is not much when the difference in quality is considered. We are showing some things in brooches, Stick bins, Hat bins and Cuff buttons, that are the latest in styles. They cost more than some of the imitations, but they’re worth more. They're the kind you wouldn’t feel ashamed to have your friend, who knows about jewelry, see you wearing. J. J. LIVINGSTON, The Jeweler Where the Quality i« Always Right Standing of the Contestants Today District No. i Miss Mollie Livingston 80,260 Miss Kvie Shaw 66,250 Miss Woods Livingston ....-.._.... 15,405 Miss Willie Smith 1,660 District No. 2 Miss Mary N. Ree%'es, Conway, Route 2 57,870 Miss Minnie Carter, Conway, Route 47,365 Mrs. I,. N. Bolls 6,605 Miss Ida llogan, Route 3, Conway 5,675 Miss Lilian Blackwell 5,065 Mrs. Sarah L. Zellner,Conway, Route 4 3,130 Miss Hattie Gibbon 1,975 Miss JewelLSnow, Vilonia 1,300 Miss Margaret Thomas, Greenbrier, R. 1 995 Miss Oma Keathley, Knola........ 625 OWNERS FAVOR NEW LEVEE At a meeting of the land own ers affected, a resolution was unanimously adopted favoring the construction of the new levee in District No. 2 of this county. The meeting was held ou the Stevens place on the river. The report of Engineer E. A. Woolverton and the assessments made by the board of assessors was laid before the meeting and met with the approval of all the parties concerned. The directors, S. G. Smith, A. J. Moss and A. J. Stevens, will advertise for bids at once and the contract for the new levee will probably be let imme diately after the closing of bids, on December 21. An application will probably be made to the next legislature for an act empowering the dis trict to issue bonds for the work. FINE RECORD OF MR. CLARK New Prosecuting Attorney Achieves Great Success in Courts. Returning home yesterday from the second term of court since he assumed the office of prosecuting attorney, George W. Clark is the possessor of a record which has probably never been equaled in the courts of his district. In tin term of court just closed at Claren don Mr. Clark secured six con victions without an acquittal of fel otiv cases, and 2y convictions in misdemeanor cases, with only one acquittal. Two of the felony cases were compromise pleas of guily i j and the others jury trials. At his first court at Dewitt a few weeks ago, Mr. Clark won all of i the cases for the state except one, securing about fifteen convictions of which six were for felonies. Fifty-nine indictments were re turned by the Monroe county grand jury and forty-eight by the grand jury in session at Dewitt.

Bartlett Recommended. Worshipful Master W. 1!. Wilson j and Secretary W. II. Duucati of the local lodge of Masons have ad dressed a letter to the president and secretary of the Masonic orphans’ home at Batesville recommending the appointment of F\ C. Bartlett of near Conway as superintendent of grounds. Mr. Bartlett has been j a member of Green Grove lodge for 35 years and lias been a lyler of the lodge continuously for 30 l years. W. C. Officers. Holly Grove No. 95 Woodman Circle elected the following officers at their regular meeting last night: Mrs. Carrie Freeman, guardian; Mrs. Mattie Hairston, advisor: Mrs. Rhoda Major, clerk; Mrs. Etta McCulloch, banker; Mrs. Alex Reid, chaplain; Mrs. Dora Reeves, manager; Mrs. Nannie Lea, inner sentinel; J. Lea, outer sentinel; Dr. H. K. Cureton, physician; Mrs. Mattie Hairston, delegate; Mrs. H. E. Cureton, alternate. GARY OWEN THE MONARCH OF 5-CENT CIGARS White Drug Company Santa Claus! is due to come soon COPyRTGHT A P tfcC C9 City Bakery will be bis headquarters for everything good in the eating line. Goodies too numerous to mention. So come and see tor yourself. Glad to show you. The best and freshest that can be had to suit your taste, etc., Cas par at the City Bakery

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There is absolutely nothing better for the eyes than— Hawke’s Crystalized Lenses And no oculist or optician can do more than give you ease and comfort. And no amount of testing the eye is eqnal to a few days trial of the glasses at home. We carry the Hawke’s Crystalized Lenses. By a simple test we fit the eye and allow you to use the glasses in a few days, and if not entirely satis factory, return them. ZShe JVelson “Drug Company Log Cabin Democrat DAILY EDITION THE CONWAY PRINTING CO. PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS FRANK E. ROBINS, Editor and Manager Entered as second-class matter September 14, 1008, at the postoffice at Conway. Ark under the act of March 31. 1879. Subscription Trice, per year by mail; 10c per week by carrier. LOCAL NOTES. J. H. Stubbs is in Atkins on business. J. C. Clark was in Little Rock yesterday. S. M. Apple is in Little Rock on business. Mrs. J. A. Frisby visited at Mor rilton Sunday. Mrs. Jo Frauenthal visited at Little Rock yesterday. Mrs. M. F. Hardin is spending the week at Hot Springs. H. B. Ingram went to Little Rock yesterday on business. J. R. Dupriest and John Harvi! are here today from Chadwick. Highest market prices paid for hides. E. Erbacher. A large assortment of Christmas post cards and booklets at Free man’s. 6_t Mrs Alida S. Harnwell of Cen tral College visited at Little Rock yesterday. Order your Xmas photos now at Lennon’s Studio. Good work guaranteed. Mrs. E. M. Merriman of Little Rock is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Heiligers. Ed Freeman, a conductor on this road, has been visiting his family here for a few days. The Knights of Pythias lodge will hold an important meeting at their hall tomorrow night. The county court has appointed J. B. Brown as school director to filla vacancy in District No. 97. Dry 16-inch block wood, $3.50 per cord delivered. Leave orders at meet market. E. Erbacher. Wanted—At once, fat beef catile and fat hogs. E. Erbacher. Durham Holman sold this morning to E. M. Freeman, 60 acres of land two miles north of Vilonia. J. T. Murphy left yesterday for a trip over the state after a visit of several days with his family in this city. To the Business Men and Citizens of Conway.—I have bought the B. B. Barker transfer outfit and will appreciate your patronage. Very truly yours, 72-6t J. D. Roland. Dr.C.I. Burford CELEBRATED EYE SPECIALIST Is Now Located at Com way for One Week Only The doctor comes very highly recommended and now is a splendid opportunity to have your eyes scientifically treated and tested for glasses. Head aches. temple pains and various other disturbances relieved by glasses properly fitted. Office: Commercial hotel Hours: 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Piercy are visiting in Little Rock. Cara Meadors, who was called to his home at Clarendon on ac count of the death of his mother, has returned to Hendrix. I take subscriptions, new and renewal, for the Ladies’ Home Journal. it Mrs. Fannie Farmer. Conway chapter, R. A. M., meets tonight at the Masonic hall. The mark master’s degree will be conferred upon John W. Downs. Luther Dean, 22, and Maud Smith, 16, of K1 Paso were grant ed a license to marry, by County Clerk J. H. Bailey this morning. Miss Mae Murphy, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stark for several days, left this morning for Little Rock, where she will spend a few days. SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES For Arkansas State Teachers Association Little Rock Dec, 28, 29, and 30. Little Rock, Dec. 8.—The rail roads of Arkansas are just announc ing a special rate to Little Rock on account of the meeting of the Ark State Teachers’ Association of one fare plus fifty eenfs except where one and one third fares amount to less. This will be an open rate with the tickets on sale at stations in Arkansas December 27, 28 and 29 and good returning up to and including January 2, 1909. The meeting will convene Mon day morning, December 28, and adjourn Wednesday noon, Decem ber 30, so all members will be able to take advantage of the reduced rate with ample time both before and after the meeting. One thousand members are ex pected this year and an aggressive membership campaign is being carried on. A neat and interesting booklet, containing the advance program and all items of informa tion may be secured by addressing a postal card to State Superinten dent Geo B. Cook, Little Rock. Notice. The Home Mission Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold a “Variety Sale” on the 23rd and 24th of December, at Mrs. Hoss’ millinery store. Hand-made articles, suitable lor Christmas gifts, home-made can dies, cakes, salads, etc., will be for sale. A liberal patronage is solicited and will be much appreci ated. CHARACTERISTIC EXPRESSION^ A photographer gives the follow ing directions to his customers: “When a lady sitting for a picture would compose her mouth to a bland and serene character she should just before entering the room, sav ‘broom/ and keep the expression into which the mouth subsides until the desired effect in the camera is evi dent. If, on the other hand, she wishes to assume a distinguished and somewhat noble bearing, not sug gestive of sweetness, she should sav ‘brush,’ the result of which is infal lible. If she wishes to make her mouth look small, she must say ‘flip,’ but if her mouth is already too small and needs enlarging, she must say ‘cabbage.’ IMPORTANT. Slim—I'm teller In a bank now. Jack—You don't say so. “Yep; I tell the people where to wipe their feet." MUCH INTEREST IS SHOWB Revival Meeting at Presbyterian Churcl Meeting With Success. The revival services being helc at the Presbyterian church bj Rev. Richardson are meeting with much success. Five persons hav* been added to the church since the meeting began and several more have expressed their willingness tc join. Rev. Richardson is a verj able preacher and his sermons art impressive and receive very close attention by every one pres ent. The church in general is awakened and members are be coming interested. The services will continue though this week and probably longer. Services are held daily at 3:30 and 7:30 p. m. County Union Meeting. The F. K. C. U. of. A. ol Faulkner county will meet with Pickles Gap local on the first Thursday in January. State Sec retary M. F. Dickinson will be present. Let all locals send rep resentatives. E. H. Edwards, Secretary. SPRINGFIELD. W. R. Armor and Miss Maymie Mor gan visited Morrilton Tursday. Eugene Tucker visited Damascus Sat urday. Fid Morgan was out from Plumerville Sunday. Dr. Dawson was over from near Woos ter Monday. Mrs. Stephenson of Russellville, after spending a couple of weeks with her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Martin, here, re turned home the past week. Louis Armor and wife have begun housekeeping in his new residence in the north end of the city. W. S. Martin did trading in Plumer ville Saturday. Miss Maggie Bell is visiting in Plum erville. Miss Ellen Hutto began her Caney Valley school work Monday. Wilson McClaren left for his Petit Jean school work Sunday. Miss Maymie Morgan began her school at the l’erkins school house near Hattiville Monday. J. P. Cole sold his property just north of tow n Saturday to Janies Rainbolt. Will A. Berry and sister, Alice, have received notice that they will be ap pointed by the county examiner, Prof. J. H. Reynolds, to scholarships in the Arkansas State Normal School at Con way for next year’s work. Ed Combs begin his school at Cedar Creek Monday of last week. Dec. 8. WOOSTER. Born, to Dr. and Mrs. Sallie Burnett Tuesday, a fine girl. All doing well. Miss Fannie Branal of Greenbrier was here last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. C. Burnett. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hutto of Conway moved here last week and will probably make this their home for a short time. The Odd Fellow's election was held here F'riday night with an unusually large attendance. The officers elected were as follows: J. A. Hutto, N. G.; W. W. Steele, V. G.; J. W. McKaskle sec retary; L. L. Clements, treasurer, and H. Robinson, trustee. The back waters has cut us off from the railroad again for a short time. Mrs. L. T. Patton was on the sick list last week. The prospects are good here for a Christmas tree this year. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mc Clain, a ten pound boy Saturday. Dr. M. C. Burnett is having his office moved to his residence. E. Lawrence is doing the work. Dec. 8. REPUBLICAN. J. L. Nash and wife left Tuesday for Illinois for a two weeks’ visit. W. C. Lyons went to Conway last week. Bill Tolbed has returned home from a visit in Illinois. Sam Castleberry came home from England last week. Will Gentry of Guy was here Monday. Pearl Lyons was in Conway last week. Will Newman made a business trip to Conway last week. P. A. Pallmer was in Conway last week on business. Walter Green made a business trip to Conway. Several killed hogs in this settlement this week. Our school is progressing nicely. Misses Icie Major and Danie Armor are the teachers. Thomas Lyons made a business trip to Conway last week. John Scott was in Conway last week on business. Robert Gipson went to England last week on business. Bill Henderson and wife were in Con way trading last week. W. A. Ward and son, Harrison, were 0. G. KIRTCH REPAIR SHOP O. C. Kirtch is still in Con way, Mending, Darning, Altering, Washing, Replac ing Buttons, Changing Col ors and doing first-class Pressing. Kirtch is relia ble and much respected by the white citizens of Con way. He is here to stay and would thank you very much for your patronage. I buy and sell second-hand clothing. PHONE NO. 116 i_ Good for ONE VOTE in the Log Cabin Democrat’s $750 POPULARITY VOTING Contesl For Dist. No.. P. O. in Conway last week on business. Will Edwards of Greenbrier was up here last week. Cecil Martin of Martinville visited friends here Saturday. Miss Danie Armor went to Guy last Saturday. Aunt Marge Acre of Black Fork is vis iting relatives and friends here this week. F'rank Miller made a business trip to Black F'ork last week. Brother Hendrickson filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sun day. Bill Tobby is on the sick list this week. _ Dec. 8. CHINQUAPIN. Weather is cold and cloudy. Some in this vicinity who have killed hogs are losing their meat. A. L. Hendricks left for Hazen, Ark., Thursday where he will visit his father and mother for a few days. The party at T. I,. Tucker's was large ly attended Friday night. Mrs. Bettie Weatherly is slowly im proving at present. The Union will meet here Friday. We hope to see a large crowd out. W. F. Merritt went to Republican Saturday. Oscar F'ielder carried cotton to the Mobbs gin last week. Mrs. Boyd went to Greenbrier Satur day on business. Everybody is getting ready for the big time Christmas. Grandpa Fielder killed hogs Monday. Arthnr Merritt was a pleasant caller at T. P. Spears Sunday eve. Edna Fielder visited at W. F. Mer ritt’s Sunday. Some from here went to the free will church to meeting Sunday. A. L. Hendrix has rented the Widow Benton’s place at Greenbrier and will move soon. Dec. 8. BERYL. So much warm weather of late has caused a good many people to lose their meat. Everybody is through picking cotton here. But few people here will make meat enough to do them. Diversification of crops and hog and hominy should be the battle cry for next year. Let every farmer look after his fruit trees before bard weather sets in or rab bits may damage them. \Ve are told of old that he that does not plow in the cold shall reap in har vest; so let’s begin at once to prepare for next crop. Also let us save up all the fertilizers we can and thus not have to spend so much for commercial fer tilizer. Mr. L. W. Bowden and wife, and Mrs. J. C. Fulmer and D. D. Parker left last Friday for North Mississippi, on a visit among old friends ard relatives. Rev. J. M. Ford returned home Satur day from Memphis, where he had gone to hold a protracted meeting. Sam McHenry, our deputy sheriff, moved last week to his brother's place, where he will make his home the com ing year. Prof. Robertson visited his family at Conway Saturday. Our school is progressing nicely un der Prof. Robertson’s management, with 54 pupils on the roll. J. B. Graddy Sons have ginned 440 bales. Mrs. J. B. Graddy is quite sick at this writing. Mrs. Julia Terrell is still quite sick, though it is thought she is some better. Dec. 8. BELMONT. Mr. Wiley Patrick and Miss Bessie Witcher were united in matrimony on last Sunday. Mey the dark places which overshadow their pathway be turned to joy and happiness is the wish of the writer. The people of this place have met and decided to have a Xmas tree, which we hope will be a success. The school at this place is moving off nicely so far, with very good attend ance. Our Literary Society in connection with the school is doing good work. We hope it to be more prosperous in the future. W. S. Weymire, one of our neighbors, is going to move out of our midst pretty soon. We hope his vacancy will be filled by another good citizen in our community. This cool weather is causing several to kill hogs and lay away for winter use. There will be preaching and Sunday school here next Sunday. Preaching by the pastor in the afternoon. Miss Zora Wilson is visiting in Con way at present. Tom Haynie and family visited at Havs Sowell’s Saturday night. I)ec. .8. SALTILLO. The past week has been used to a good advantage by onr farmers getting wood and preparing for winter. George Bass and wife went to Little Rock last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw are the parents of a fine boy. Our school is progressing nicely and has a good attendance. West Short and wife visited F. A. Vestal Sunday. Erile Mitchell of Cato and Janie Gra ham married last Thursday. Will Jinkinks and wife visited Pink Green and family Saturday and Sun day. Tom Coker and family have been vis iting relatives and friends the past week. J. W. Graham and family visited Frank Vestal and wife Sunday. T. C. Haynie and wife visited C. H. Sowell and family the past week. Mrs. Short has moved to the R. L. George place. The W. O. W. met last Wednesday night. W. J. Haynie was initiated in j the lodge. Dec. 8. Suggestions for Xmas Gifts! SEE OUR SHOW WINDOW Eight Feet, Fifty-Four Inch, Round Top Extension Table, solid quartered- sawed oak, hand made, highest polish finish, Price $37.50. No. 118 Sideboard, 24x54 top, all carvings are executed by hand. This board is made from the finest selected quartered sawed oak finish, hand rubbed and polished. $50.00. Six Full Leather Dining Chairs, Price $21.00. Price of this Suit, $107.50 This Suit is worth seeing. We invite you to inspect our beautiful Furniture Frauenthal Schwarz Now is the time to order your Christmas Photos One dozen makes 12 nice Christmas present Prices from $1 per dozen up. Quality not quantity is our motto. At Lennon’s Studio Popularity Contest. One of the most interesting fea tures of the annual bazaar that the Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian church are preparing to have on December 9 is the popularity con test for little girls under 12 years of age, the prize to be one of Mrs. W. D. Cole's famous rag dolls. These dolls have a world wide fame and the little girl who is fortunate enough to possess one of them would not part with it for any other. Their dainty clothes, their pretty faces and shapely forms ap peal to the child and is a source of endless pleasure and joy. One ofthese beautiful dolls, a long dress ed baby, will be given to the little girl who secures the greatest num ber of votes by December 9. The votes are five cents each, and Mrs. Sam Heiligers will have charge of the contest. Little girls, here is your chance to get a beautiful doll. So get to work now. advt Holiday Excursion Rates. For points in the southeast holi day excursion tickets will be plac ed on sale at Conway station Dec. 19 to 21 inclusive, return limit Jan uary 17. The rates will be the same as those made last year. J. W. James, Agent. Wanted—Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel for a line of household articles and special ties. Salary $3.50 per day above expenses. Address, The Alexand er Supply Company,356 Dearbcrn st., Chicago 111. 64d-8t The Pierces Coming. The Pierces, society entertainers, will be at Hendrix College next Wednesday, Dec. 9. Admission 50 cents. LUMBER See HAYDON Near the Union warehouse be fore you start in to build any- thing with Lumber. S0EIal Bargains in Real Estate I have some attractive real estate, both city and farm prop erty. I am going to sell some of it for a good deal less than it’s worth. If you are interested in making a safe investment, or want to buy a good home, see me at once. W. H. Duncan Conway, Arkansas The TELEPHONE is the greatest convenience and time saver of the present day. Have one in stalled and you will be convinced. ONLY $1.50 PER MONTH IN YOUR RESIDENCE. Conway Telephone Co. “Caught With the Goods" "Being "Delivered to ail Tarts of the City Wagon Loads of Feed and all Kinds of fie e, Fresh, and Fine Groceries For Sale by PIERCEY SONS