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The indepnedent
AUSTIN C. WILKERSON
Editor and Publisher.
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paper has enlisted
government in the
CAtree of a for the
period of the war.
MUST USE LAWFUL MEANS.
Disloyalty and sedition cannot be
wiped out by lawless acts under the
y^gruise of patriotic zeal.
However patriotic may be the mo-1
* \tives which prompt such outbursts, i
•% their effects are seen in avidity with
iwhich German propagandists seize
“V UDon them in an effort to make the
world believe that Germany’s enemies
are also guilty of atrocities,
v One of the strongest statements is
■: sued by President Wilson during the
war was in condemnation of the mob
spirit, and the tendency in some parts
of the country, toward the lawless
treatment of those suspected of dis
| loyalty.
The full weight of public opinion
must be set against such un-Ameri
can occurrences, and it must be im
pressed upon each community where
such disorders occur, that they em
barass the government and weaken
i^the fighting power of the country.
Ip* Sedition must be stamped out, but
it must be done by lawful means only,
and never resort to unlawful me
thods.
The chairmen of the County Coun
cils of Denfense in Arkansas are ad
vised that if there should be a part
; of the county in which there is a
.tendency to resist the draft, it is a
duty to put on a campaign of pa
S-^triotic education in that community,
and by personal touch and law cor
rect the condition.
IT IS DIFFICULT TO
RECOGNIZE VILLA.
(By The Associated Press.)
El Paso, Texas, Aug. 6.—Much
moonshine has been written of Fran
cisco Villa’s ferocious personal ap
pearance yet it would be difficult
for a stranger to select the bandit
leader from among a crowd of Mex
ican laborers, artisans and small
w shopkeepers. At times Villa has
worn the dress of the Mexican horse
man—tight leather trousers, bolero
jacket and high felt hat. Again ho |
has appeared in hip boot-i, bandoleers
of cartridges strapped across his
chest and with a wide brimmed hat
on his head.
V-illa’s everyday dress consists of
? "v'a cheap gray suit of the hand-me
down variety, a soft flannel shirt and
'a fawn colored hat. Neither is there
\ anything in Villa’s face which would
\ indicate the bandit unless it would be
his small eyes which appear smaller
because of the hundreds of little sun
.^wrinkles which pucker around them.
V^His mLuth is partially hidden by a
curly b(aek mustache which hides his
blackened and badly stained teeth
except when he grins, which he does
often. The flattened lobes of the
nostrils and the high cheek bones
mark his Indian ancestory.- Villa’s
forehead is well developed but his
head appears round without visibi ;
protrusion in the back.
Villa is five feet ten inches in
height and weighs lb5 pounds. His :
legs are slightly bowed from much
riding and his arms are short and j
his hands plump. He rides well, and
shoots straight. A characteristic
pose when he is in deep thought is j
for him to stand with his feet far
apart, his mouth open and his hat i
thrust back on his heal. He speaks j
rapidly but raises his voice only to j
give a command or shout a Spanish |
oath at someone who has aroused his
anger.
GIRLS’ INSTITUTIONS TO
BE PROVIDED FOR.
Special to Independent
Little Rock, Aug. 6.—The State
Council of Defense yesterday en
dorsed the movemnt to be undertaken
during the month of August of rais
ing $50,000 throughout the state for
the purpose of providing for a girls’
industrial school and a woman’s re
formatory. The government has in
dicated that it will duplicate what
ever is raised in the state for the
purpose of providing such an institu
tion as a necessary adjunct to the
provisions being made for the moral
welfare of Little Rock as a canton
ment city. It is not only for Little
Rock, but it is essentially a state in
stitution, since all sections of the
state” are vitally interested in the
welfare of those who come to the cap
itol city. A. B. Poe of Little Rock
has been selected as chairman of the
committee having the raising of the
fund in hand.
CAMPAIGN TO IN
DUCE EDUCATION.
Special to Independent.
Little Rock, Aug. 6.—The State
Council of Defense yesterday en
dorsed the campaign of the Arkan
sas Emergency Council of Education,
to induce every girl and boy under
draft age to go to school or college
the coming year. The matter was
presented by the state superintend
ent, as coming direct from President
Wilson. Secretarv of War Raker.
Commissioner of Education Claxton |
and others as an essential war meas-!
ure. The various county councils of
the state will be called upon to help
in the campaign, which is to be car
ried on intensively in th% state dur-:
ing the month of August.
GIVE-A-BUSHEL WAR FUND
IS POPULAR MOVEMENT.
Special to Independent.
Little Rock, Aug. 6.—The Farmers
Give-A-Bushel War Fund is spread
ing like wild-fire over the state. It
has struck a popular chord, and the
fondest hopes of the promoters seem
assured of realization.
County managers have been ap
pointed in every county of the state
except the counties of Clay, Izard,
Pulaski, Newton and Van Buren.
These vacancies will be filled soon.
C. K. Elliott, state director of the
movement, has opened an office in
the state house, with a force of sten
ographrs, and is putting' on a com
prehensive campaign that is already
meeting with splendid results.
WIRELESS PLANT
IS LOCATED ON
MEXICAN BORDER
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(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, Aug. 6.—Activities of 1
Germans or German-Americans from
the United States across the Mexi
can-Lower California border, where
a wireless plant has been located, is
under investigation by government
agents.
WOOD FOR SALE.
Oak and Hickory, cut stove length,;
double horse load, $1.75 at mill, $3.00
delivered. Apply Arkansas Hard
wood Co., or II. C. Sanders. Strictly
-ash on delivery. 82dl‘2t w2t
The more you help the men at the
frqjit the quicker the end will come
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lr Meat Market Opens
I will open a cash meat market \ugust 10 at
the place formerly conducted at 702 First street by
'W. A. Fike & Sons. While Mr. Fike and sons were
here I was connected with them, and believe I
know what the public demands in the meal line,
and promise to meet my customers’ expectations.
Will have fresh and cured meats at all times and
will sell only on days prescribed by government
regulations. The patronage of the public will be
appreciated. Telephone 68.
f J. T. MASHBURN
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A watermelon donated to the Red
Cross at Walnut Ridge was faffled
and brought $128.
Younp ladies at Springdale are
making an effort to make enough
glasses of jelly to present at least
one glass to each of the 825 soldiers
now in training at Fayetteville.
Roy McCurry of Alpena, who was
a seaman aboard the cruiser San Die
go, sunk by a German mine recently,
writes to his sister, Mrs. G. W.
Jackey of Mountain View that he
had a good swim of about three
hours before he was picked up by
rescuers.
When little more than a boy, Julian
Holt left his home near Washington
and joined the army. This was 17
years ago. Since that time his fam
ily had heard nothing of him and
thought him dead. A few days ago
he wrote to his parents and told them
he intended to make them a visit. He
is now at Washington with his wife
and four children. He lives in Cleve
land, Ohio.
The Salem Banner says since Alex
ander Sanders died and was buried
in the State Line cemetery some
days ago, his dog has been lying on
the grave and cannot be coaxed
away. Some children tried to feed
the animal, but it refused to eat and
frightened the children away. It
has dug a large hole in the grave
and rests there, guarding its master.
ARE YOU INCLUDED HERE?
Many people in Newport are wear
ing old style and ill-fitting glasses,
which ^ere fitted years ago.
Style in glasses change as in many
other things. What do you think of
a 1910 model automobile? A 1910
model pair of glasses are just as
much out of style. Keep your old
glasses for emergency and get fitted
up with a pair of late model glasses.
We can fit you correctly in the new
style Shell Rim Glasses. If you ap
preciate correctness in your glasses
keep me in mind.
W. D. HINSON,
Optometrist and Optician,
Office: 123 Hazel St.
88 Tues and Fri. 4t
FOR SALE.
Two heating stoves (for wood), one
sewing machine and one davenport,
practically new. 618 Main street.
Phone 409. 85d6t w3t
WARNING ORDER.
In the Chancery Court of Jackson
County, Ark.
Ernest Adami, Plaintiff,
vs. No. 3324.
Kinnie Adams, Defendant.
The Defendant, Kinnie Adams, is
warned to appear in this court within
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the Plaintiff, Ernest Adams.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court this 13th day of July, 1918.
(Seal) R. W. BANDY, Clerk.
G. A. Hillhouse is appointed attorney
for Non-Resident Defendant.
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Estrayed—Two bay mares, one
has sunken place in side, and has a
three months’ old filley colt with her.
Other has scar on forefoot, both
mares being about the same size. Al
so two small black horse mules
weighing about 700 each. One is
branded with J. N. 0. on shoulder.
Liberal reward for information
leading to recovery. —Roland Miller,
Hravs. Ark., nr nhnnp .T P Hardripr
at Jelks. 79dlt 16wlt
ESTRAYEJX
From my place in the Harper set
tlement 2 small black mare mules,
one has scar across muscle of front
leer. Other has small turn on one ear.
Will pay for information leading to
recovery of animals.
Chas. Riley,
16w2t Rt. 2, Box 129,
666 cures Headaches, Biliousness,
loss of Appetite, foul breath, or that
tired aching feeling due to Malaria
or Colds. It removes the cause.
14wl0t
666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever,
or Bilious Fever, by killing the para
site causing the fever. Fine strength
ening tonic. 14wl0t
Rollen Bend pasture, rates $1.60
per head per month. I will not be
responsible for stock. For informa
tion apply to H. G. Mantooth. 64wtf
Lost—At Pickett or Watson Lake
open face, Hamilton Watch. Return
to Independent office and receive re
ward. 16w2t.
“Dash, determination and daring—
ilso efficiency”—That’s what our
boys at the front are doing Keep ’em
?o:ng! War Savings is a message to
the kaiser that will “get over.”
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. AMERICAN TRANSPORT COVINGTON TORPEDOED
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The United States transport Covington, formerly the liner Cincinnati, which was torpedoed while on its return
trip from France. Six of the crew were lost.
IT’S IN THE AIR.
Windblown pollen, carrying the
germs that cause hay fever, is
abroad in the land. One remedy is
known to give relief and comfort
from choking, gasping astma and
tormentting hay fever. Foley’s
Honey and Tar spreads a healing
coating on inflamed membranes, j
stops coughs and colds.—Walker’s
Pharmacy.
TUCKERMAN NEWS.
Mrs. J. H. Hitchcock returned home
last week from Mississippi, where
she spent some time at the home of
her parents and other relatives.
County Treasurer Grack Smith of
Newport brought his wife here last
Sunday from Little Rock, where she
had been in a hospittal for treatment.
She will remain here about a week
with her mother after which she will
I again return to the hospital for fur
ther treatment and possibly an opera
tion.
Mrs. Richard Payne came here the
latter part of last week from Alexan
I dria, La., where she remained as
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long as her husband was at Camp 1
Beauregard. The latter was shipped
from there several days ago and his
■destination will likely be somewhere
in France before long.
Deputy Sheriff Bob Ivy and Family
of Newport visited among their many
relatives in Tuckerman and vicinity
last Sunday. j
Mrs. Dr. A. Jamison returned j
home last week after having been |
with her husband several weeks. The
doctor was stationed at Newport
News for some time after having
been transferred from San Antonio,
Texas. He was later removed to New i
York City. Mrs. Jamison accom- j
panied him there and remained until
within a few hours of the time when
he embarked for France. The last ;
message from him was when he was j
on board the vessel at New York j
that was to transfer him to France
where he will serve his nation and
the cause of Liberty in a professional
way. He has been very enthusiastic
in his patriotism and has responded
to the call which has been made to
preserve our liberty and democracy.
He has scores of friends in this sec
tion of the county who wish him
success in his work and a safe re
turn home when the war shall havp
ended. ,) j I*|MM«KE1L
Charles Cook, James Harvey, Dave
Hartsell and Clay Williams composed
an auto party that motored to Little
Rock and Lonoke last week for the
purpose of seeing Camp Pike at Lit
tle Rock and the aviation field at the
other place.
Frank Biggers of Shawnee, Okla..
visited his father and other relatives
in this neighborhood several days
during the past week.
Misses Thelma May and Nora
Lee Strider returned home from
Cotter last Saturday, where they
spent several days visiting at the
home of Lr. J. H. Strider ahd other
relatives.
Edwin and Charles Shaver visited
Jefferson township relatives several
days during the past week.
Chas. S. Smith, whose home is
near Hickory Grove left last week
for Norfolk, Va. to resume his duties
for Uncle Sa'm. He is a mechanic in
the aviation department and had just
concluded a twenty-five day furlough
which was the first given him since
he volunteered last year.
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Dependable Goods
You may\always depend upon this store
to be always ready and anxious to serve
yoi\withfthe lowest prices andbest quality of
—FURNITURE
—HARDWARE
—IMPLEMENTS
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and anything else you may need in our
line.
Ours is the biggest furniture, hardware
and implement house between Little Rock
and St. Louis.
Don’t forget your duty to boost New
port and Jackson county, the best town and
county in the best state of the Union.
Johrison-Cloyes
Hardware Co.
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