The Newark Journal.
$1 Per Annum
Newark, Independence County, Arkansas, Thursday, May 10, 1917
Vol. 17, No. 6
E. B. CHESSER IS KILLED '
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK
E. B. Chesser was killed in an auto
mobile accident jusi west of town
late Sunday afternoon, when a car
driven by E. E. Allen turned over,
seriously injuring Mr. Allen and
slightly injuring Richard Holderby,
Milburn Fink and Porter Crow.
The party left town in Mr. Allen’s
new Briscoe car about 4 o’clock Sun
day afternoon. They drove to Ruther
ford where they tuned and started
back to town.
As they came into town near the
western approach of Thomas Creek
bridge where the road is narrow, Mr.
Allen who was driving, lost control of
the car and it turned over, throwing
the occupants out.
Mr. Chesser, who was riding in the
front seat with Mr. Allen, was caught
beneath the car and sustained injur
ies that caused his death in a short
time. He sustained internal injuries
about the chest and stomach, which
produced an internal hemmorhage.
One leg was broken near the ankle
and an ugly gash was cut in his fore
head just above the left eye.
Medical aid was summoned imme
diately and Mr. Chesser was placed
in Dr. Pascoe’s car and removed to
his home where Drs. Pascoe, Roe and
Poe did all for him that medical skill
could do. But his injuries were be
yond the power of human skill; they
were unable to stay the hand of
death, and Mr. Chesser died about
6:30 o’clock.
Mr. Allen was seriously injured in
the accident, one bone being broken
in his left forearm, he sustained an
ugly wound on his face and was badly
bruised.
Richard Holderby, Porter Crow and
Milburn Fink who were riding in the
kfkstlr coot occ'j lnwl UtitVl nnl \7 a fpW
minor bruises.
After "* the car turned completely
over, it righted itself and ran into
the ditch and was later pulled out by
W. L. Porter who drove the car to
town to his garage for repairs. The
wind-shield of the car was broken
off, one axle slightly bent and one !
fender bent,but the car was not other
wise badly damaged.
The deplorable accident, which re
moves one of Newark’s highly valued
and useful citizens, cast a gloom over
the entire community.
Mr. Chesser’s tragic and untimely
death has brought the bitter cup of r
sorrow to the lips of his family and I
many friends. His was a heart of l
gold. Ed Chesser was one of nature’s 1
noblemen in its truest sense. His soul r
was the soul of honor, and his friends
and his friendships were sacred to t
him. «
While he made no religious preten- 1
tions, he lived the White Life in its *
truest and highest sense. He early in 1
life developed the habit of weighing !
things in the balance of reason, dis- '
carding that which to him did not 1
harmonize with the Creator’s plans as s
he saw God’s laws it. the great book 1
of Nature. ‘
He believed in doing good for the r
sake of right and justice and not in
the fear of the anger and vengenance i
of a higher power. 1
His convictions, whether right or
wrong, were honest and sincere, re
sulting from careful observation. His
character abounded with many manly
virtues, and it was a part of his in
most nature to do right. We did not
fully appreciate his true worth until 1
after the thread of life was severed.
Edgar B. Chesser was born near
Imboden 88 years ago. He came to
Newark in 1902 to accept a position
in the bank here shorty after it was j
organized and was later elected cash
ier, a position he filled most accept
ably until his death.
He was married to Miss Ethel
Magness in 1912, and unto this union
two chilren were born, one of whom
died a year ago. He is survived by
his broken-hearted wife and one son.
Ellis, but leaves no other immediate
relatives, his parents having died
when he was young and he was rear
ed by Judge and Mrs. T. M. Duvall.
Funeral services were conducted at
the cemetery' by Rev. H. T. Crump
ton,pastor of the First Baptist Church
of Batesville, assisted by Rev. J. F.
Cossey. The floral offerings surpass
ed in proportion and beauty anything
ever seen before, and at 3 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon all that was mortal F
of this splendid young man who was
snatched from earth in the bloom of
vigorous young manhood was sorrw- S
fully laid to rest in Blue Springs cem
etery.
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Rev. G. L. Fink spent Wednesday
in Batesville.
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The CHARACTER of the MEN as weli as their
financial responsibility had to be found O. K. be
fore we could become a member of the FEDERAL
RESERVE system of banks.
Being a Member Bank of this National System
means that our bank is one of a vast, strong chain
of banks linked together for the protection of our
depositors.
When your money is in our bank you can GET
it when you WANT it—because we can take our
securities any time to our Central Reserve Bank and
get MONEY.
Put YOUR money in OUR bank.
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Man Dies at Batesville
George H. Trevathan, aged 46,
lanager and principal owner of the
latesville Guard since 1907, and well
nown throughout the state, died at
is home at Batesville Sunday after
oon, of tuberculosis.
Mr. Trevathan was born at Moun
ain View, Stone county, and had liv
d all his life in Arkansas, except
wo years spent in the Southwest for <
is health. He had served in several
ublie offices. He was at one time
ookkeeper in state treasurer’s office
ms secretary of the Senate in 1907,
909 and 1911, printing clerk in the
tate auditor’s office and held a tem
iorary position in the office of the
Itate Highway Commission. He was
narried August 28, 1890, to Miss
.eilie Mum,.
He is survived by his wife, his
nother, six children, and several
rothers and sisters. The children are
illen, Jared, John, Mary, Nellie May
nd Georgie.
The remains were buried at Bates
ille Monday.
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HK TWINKLING SPUD
WE LOVE SO WELL
Twinkle, Twinkle, little spud,
As up among the clouds you scud,
You are doubtless feeling gay,
Chasin’ round the milky way;
You have reached to such a height,
You are nearly out of sight,
Like a diamond now you seem,
In your price—and its no dream;
Twinkle on another twink,
But you’ll drive us on to drink.
As we chase for needful chink;
You are sailing rather high
As you wink your shriveled eye
Up there somewhere in the sky.
As a flyer you’re a bird,
But the price is quite absurd.
Spud so mighty, though so small,
You make diggers of us all;
Farmers dig you with a hoe,
While the others dig for dough.
If you keep on I’ll be bound,
Y'ou’ll bring boullion pound for
ound,
You’ll fullfill the adage old,
That you’re worth your weight in
old.
Tuber since the coop you flew,
We have only lon—ed for you;
That our fireside you forsook,
Broke our heart and pocketbook.
Never knew how we could love,
Till you left and went above,
Never knew how a*ar you were
Till we paid four dollars per.
Small potato please come back,
In our lives there is such a lack
For your presence we so pine,
That our stomach’s hit our spine;
We are tired of eating greens,
Stewed Prunes or kraut or beans,
’Tis for you alone we yearn,
Darling 'tater please return!
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Ol’NClL W ANTS NEW
AUTO SPEED ORDINANCE
At a meeting of the city council
ist night the ordinance committee
ras instructed to draft a new ordi
ance regulating the running of au
jmobiles within the city limits.
There has been too much speeding
n the streets recently and it is pro
osed to regulate this as a matter of
ublic safety.
John T. Tharp was unanimous! j
lected as street commissioner. No
ther business of importance was
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ATESVILLE PASTOR TO
PREACH HERE WEDNESDAY
Hev. H. T. Crumpton, pastor of the
irst Baptist churcu of Batesville,
ill preach at the Methodist church
i Newark next Wednesday night,
lay 16. Rev. Crumpton is one of the
blest Baptist ministers in North Ar
ansas and those who hear him are
ssured of a treat.
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V HERE ALCOHOL IS
PERFECTLY AT HOME
It is said that it takes a bale of
otton and a barrel of alcohol to fire
ne of those big 16 inch guns. We are
atisfied that alcohol is at home when
ngaged ir. destroying human life.—
tee Journal.
Elect New Casheir For
First National Bank
M. C. MagnesB, formerly assistant
cashier of the bank here, but who
for the past four years has been
cashier of the Bank of Oak Grove,
of Oak Grove, La., has been elected
cashier of the First National Bank
of Newark to succeed E. B. Chesser.
Mr. Magness was elected at a meet
ing of the board of directors held
Wednesday night, and he assumed
charge of the bank as cashier this
morning.
He is a splendid young man and his
many friends here will be delighted
to welcome his return to Newark.
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ELECT ION 1'ROCLA M A T ION
Whereas, act 99 of the acts of the
general assembly oi 1917 provides
that a convention for the purpose of
drafting a constitution for the state
of Arkansas be called to meet in the
hall of the house of representatives in
the state capitol in the city of Little
Rock, at 12 m., Monday, November
19, 1917; and,
wnereas, said act provides that,
for the purpose of electing delegates
to said convention, a special election
be called for Tuesday June 26, 1917;
and,
Whereas, Charles II. Brough, gov
ernor of the State of Arkansas, has
by his proclamation, ordered said
election in each of the several coun
ties of the State of Arkansas, for the
purpose of electing delegates to said
convention.
Now, therefore I, Lawrence Rud
dell, sheriff of Independence county,
Ark., by virtue of the said proclama
tion and order of the governor, and
the said act 99 of the general assem
bly of 1917, and the authority vested
in me by the constitution and the
laws of the State of Arkansas, as
sheriff of Independence county, do
hereby proclaim and make known
that there will be an election held in
the several voting precincts of In
dependence county on the 26th day of
June, 1917, for the purpose of elect
ing two delegates to represent Inde
pendence county in said constitution
al convention, and two delegates from
the Second congressional district of
Arkansas. Said election will be held
rt the usual places in each of the sev
eral precincts of Independence county
to-wit:
Ashley, at Brewer School House.
Barren, at Hickory Valley.
Big Bottom, at Newark.
Black River, at Cord.
Christian, at White School House.
Craig, at Mountain Gap School
House.
Cushman, at Cushman.
Dota, at Walnut Grove .
Fairview, at Pleasant Plains.
Gainsboro, at Ham’s School House.
Hill, at Liberty Hill Church.
Jefferson, at Alvis.
Liberty, at Floral.
Greenbrier, at Desha and James
town.
Logan, at Logan School House.
Magnesss, at Magness.
Oil Trough, at Aydelott’s Chapel.
Relief, at Coverston School House.
Rosie, at Rosie.
Ruddell—1st ward, at courthouse;
2nd ward, at place to be designated;
Third Ward, in West Batesville.
Union, at Salt Petre School House.
Washington, at Bethesda.
White River, at Sulphur Rock.
Wycough, at Lebanon.
Salado, at Salado.
Given under my hand as sheriff of
Independence county, this 26th day of
April, 1917.
LAWRENCE RUDDELL,
Sheriff Independence Co.
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GOOD CITIZEN PASSES
AWAY AT HIS HOME
J. E. McCoy, one of the county’s
best citizens, died at his home in
Logan townshijf^last Monday, after
an illness extending over a number
of weeks.
He was about 55 years of age
and is survived by his wife and sev
eral children.
The remains were buried Tuesday
at the Edward’s graveyeard.
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Will be glad to have all of my old
customers and friends call and see
me whether you trade with me or
not. John M. Martin.
PAROQUET ITEMS
Paroquet, May 9.—Rev. A. L.
Young of Rosie preached here Sat
urday night, Sunday and Sunday
night.
C. A. Walls and his bridge crew
left Sunday for Batesville to do some
work on some bridges near Bates
ville. They will return here soon to
finish up the work here.
G. W. Yaney made a business trip
to Newark Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Styles is still real sick.
J. R. Linebough and family of Lo
gan township spent . uday hero -
iting relatives.
John Parks made a business trip
to Newark Monday.
Etta Yaney is spending a few days
with relatives in Logan township this
Week.
Bill Barber left Friday for Alicia
where he has a position.
Guss ^ aney and Cora Linebough
,aro spending a few days at Batesville
this wTeek.
Sterling Johnson and family are
spending the week in Logan township
with the lady’s father, J. E. McCoy,
who is seriously ill.
C. P- Vaughan of Newark was a
business visitor here Monday.
S. I. Lehman made a business trip
to Newark Monday.
MT. CARMEL NEWS
Mt. Carmel, May 9.—Mat Holcombe
and family of near Pleasant Hill vis
ited relatives here Sunday.
•I. t. McKell and wife, and Leland
Bunch, farm demonstrators, pave
some interesting lectures here Mon
day night.
Quite a number attended Sunday
school and singing at Mt.Carmel Sun
day.
I). M. Troy of Magness was in our
midst trading last Friday.
Edgar Bridgman,Miss Mabel Smith,
Clyde Henderson and Miss Grace
Smith, of Magness attended singing
here Sunday afternoon.
Dean Burnes of Batesville was here
Monday.
Several from here attended preach
ing at Mt. Zion Saturday night and
Sunday.
Luthfr Sandefur and Jack Holcombe
of near Pleasant Hill were in our
midst Saturday.
Bill Lane and family and Mrs. Jas.
Hagar spent Sunday afternoon at J.
O. Robinson’s.
Quite a number from here attended
the decoration at Dugger and Mt.
Con graveyards Saturday.
Celebrate Sixty-eighth
Birthday Anniversary
On last Friday, May 4, the sixty
eighth birthday anniversary of Mrs.
D. C. Lane was celebrated at her
home. Friends and relatives caused
quite a surprise by preparing a most
elaborate luncheon at their homes and
at a fixed hour her daughter, Mrs.
Lou Wilson, had all to come, and a
most enjoyable day was spent, which
will be long remembered by all.
Mrs. Lane is the only member of
her immediate family living, out of
a family of 11 sisters and 5 brothers.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
A. II. Saylors, Mr. and Mrs. T. H.
Hearing, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall,
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Haltom, Mr. and
Mrs. R. R. Ratton, Mesdames Mollie
Hall, E. A. Horn, Julia Martin, C. M.
Edwards, Pheba Yates, W. M. Mc
Kinney, E. W. Magness, Mary Lovell,
Nancy Watt, Thas. Jones, Ellen Ar
nold, Mary Arnold, Bettie Moore, L.
E. W ilson, Nancy Pascoe, Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Arnold, Mr. and Mrs.
N. B. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Lane,
Dr Ed Lane, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Is
grig. Misses Lucy McKinney, Bertie
I ruell, Muriel Rodman and Messrs.
John Saylors and Bernard Bruce.
Their own children and 12 grand
children with a host of friends wish
many returns of the birthday of
"Aunt Tenny.” Many nice remem
brances were received all of which
were greatly appreciated.
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
CARD OF THANKS
^ To the friends who came to us in
our hour of trouble, and contributed
all that human kindness could sug
gest, to help and comfort, we return
most heartfelt thanks, and although
such devoted friendship cannot re
move the sad memories that linger
around our vacant chair, it brings in
to view the brightest side of humanity
and throws the pure light of an un
- elfish friendship into a darkened
In me. May the day be far distant
when those friends who gathered
around us will w ’ ' ”tteniton,
but when the time comes may they
receive the same full measure of gen
erous aid and tender sympathy they
brought to our home when death was
an inmate there.
MRS. E. B .CHESSER,
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Trade with the merchants who ad
vertise in The Journal.
BUGGY TIME
IS ALMOST HERE
If you are going to need a buggy any
time this season, we advise you to come in
and get it now, for buggies are hard to get
and are advancing in price every day.
Come in now, while we have a good
stock to select from and before there is any
further advance in price.
C. W. MAXFIELD CO
THE BEST FOR THE MONEY
BATESVILLE