Published In The Famous White River Country, where Alfalfa Is King
$1 Per Annum
Newark, Independence County, Arkansas, Friday, June 24, 1Q10
Vol. 10, No. I I
SULPHUR ROCK SKETCHES
Items of Interest From the Hub
of White River Township
Jack Lewis moved h is family to
Batesville Tuesday.
Squire J. H. Jimerson made a
business trip to Bates vi lie Tuesday.
Estes Rice came down from
Batesvillc to spend Sunday with
friends.
Dye Moore and Neal Wilson
went to Batesvillc Friday to visit
Tube Akin.
W. A. Edwards and Frank Ad
ams of Newark attended church
here Sunday.
Rev. Mathis loft Saturday for
Texarkana, where he will assist in
a revival meeting.
J. M. Gossett has ordered an
outfit and will work with Gibson
in the photo business.
Rev. I. 11. Russell of Newark is
assisting Rev. Lively in a meeting
at the Melodist church.
Gibson has moved his photo
gallery back to his old stand, one
door above Knox’s store.
Rev. Moorehead of Batesville
preached an interesting sermon to
the Masons at the Methodist church
here Sunday.
Will Runyon, formerly of this
place, came up from Hot Springs
Saturday to visit old friends and
relatives for a week or two.
Mrs. ,J. C. Yancey, who has
been visiting relatives here for the
past two weeks, returned to her
home in Little Rock Monday.
NOTICE TO SChOOI. DIRECTORS
Enumeration blanks have been
mailed to all districts. Aannual and
enumeration reports must be made
between the first and twentieth
days of July.
The attention of directors is al
so called to the law requiring the
teaching of elementary agriculture 1
and horticulture in all the public
schools of the state. The directors
are required to adopt a suitable ;
text on the subject and purchase a
copy of same for the district.
S11 >\ KV PtCKKNS,
County Examiner.
BATESV1LLE FLOUR
and feed mill;
The Batesville Flour and Feed
Mill is being overhauled and put
in (iist class condition for running
this season, and will be prepared!
to pay cash for all wheat and corn
offered on and after July 11.
7-15 Jno.VV. (Jlknn, Manager.
PLEASANT OCCASION
A few days ago Bro. Russell of
Newark and several of his Junior
Leaguers came up to spend the
day with the Junior Leaguers of
Sulphur Rock, and the occasion
was a most enjoyable one.
The Sulphur Rock League ren
dered a splendid program at the
church, after which both Leagues
and a goodly number of visitors
took dinner at the spring.
After a bountiful dinner, which
the good ladies had provided, we
enjoyed a talk by Bro. Wayman
and recitations by Miss Anita Rus
sell and Miss Winnie Bearing.
Bro. Russell and the writer also
addressed the crowd.
Those present from Newark
were: Bro. Russell, Masters Ray
mond Barnes, George Martin,
Paul Russell and Wallace Mag
uess; Misses Ruby Bearing, Ruby
Hoyt, Winnie Bearing, Lena
Magness, Kate Martin, Hazel Ed
wards and Anita Russell. Of the
Sulphur Rock people, tiiere were
52 present, making 64 m all at the
dinner.
Every one seemed to enjoy the
day very much, and it ended with
a cordial invitation from Bro. Rus
sell to visit Newark at some fu
ture date—which we shall be glad
to accept. C. F. Hively.
GIRLS, HERE'S YOUR CHANCE
Figures just compiled by the
Texas Commercial Association
confirm the previously estimated
number of unmarried women in
the state of Texas between the
ages of 15 and 25 years at only
325,000 and it is believed that the
government census now under
way will show a still smaller num
ber than this. There is an excess
of 107,110 more male than female j
residents of this age in the state,
so that the number of marriageable
young women in the state is bound
to be kept small.
“Surely,” says a former gover
nor, “this should be an Elysian
field for some of the surplus mar
riageable ladies of those Northern
and Eastern states which record
such surpluses in the female pop
ulation. 'Where are all those girls*
Invite them down to make their
home in Texas, where awaits them
happy homes and knightly lovers.
Our own ladies, which we natur
ally think the finest in the world,
will not be jealous, as most of
those who favor the married es
tate, or whose parents can spare
them, are quickly engaged by men
who are afraid of “getting left.”
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A BANK hOR ALL
THE PEOPLE
There are some people in every community who
think that Banks were made for the rich. If you
are one of the misinformed who have this idea, let
us again emphasize the fact that THIS IS A BANK
FOR ALL THE PEOPLE.
A deposit of $1 receives the same welcome and
the same courteous attention as a larger deposit,
for this reason: Many a deposit of $1 has grown in
to an account of $1000 or more, and made itself
worth while to us and the depositor.
No account too large and none too small for our
most careful attention.
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There’s a heap o' joy in a linen string an’ a bamboo pole an' bait
On the bayou bank by th’ old-road bridge, when th' day is gittiu' late!
Xo, it ain’t so much that th’ big fish bile er th’ shiners jerk th’ line,
But there’s heaven there in th' eventide, an' a quaff o’ sunset winel'
Then th' golden glow o’ th’ painted west is a deep’nin' fast to red!
An' th’ chirpin' birds say their sweet good night as they Mutter off to bed!
List th' low of cows, an' the whistling boy as he plods behind th’ herd!
Ah! there's peace an' rest in th’ twilight time when th’ leaves are scaicclv
stirred'
An it's wuth yer while t' be livin’ then, jest to sort o' dream and wait
Or' th' bayou bank by th’ old-road bridge, when th' day is antin' late!
Copyright. Byron W.lliatne.
WHY HE LEFT THE DANCE
One of the happiest homes this
side of .Iordan was recently pic
tured by a strenous American in a
happy and peaceful rural county
in the land of sunshine and moon
shine, lie was on the witness
stand in behalf of the State in a
murder trial. ‘‘(Jo on and tell the
jury about the murder on Hell
Creek,"' said the lawyer. “All 1
know is this,” drawled the depon
ent. “We was all up thar at the
bin dance celebratin’ the birthday
of Thomas Jefferson; the fiddles
wuz playin’ and we wuz swingin’
corners and the boys got to slap
pin" each other on the back as
they swung, but finally one of
’em slapped too hard and the other
feller knocked him down. His
brother shot that feller down, and
that feller’s brother cut t’other
feller’s throat and the feller that
was knocked down drawed his
knife and made a swipe at the oth
er fellow, and the old man of the
house got mad and run and got
his shot gun and turned loose both
barrels in the crowd, and 1 saw
there was goin’ to be trouble and
l left.”
CARD OF THANKS
To the sovereign people of In
dependence county:
1 have just returned from my
trip up Salt river. I must say the
scenery at this season of the year
is just fine.
Now, in calm defeat, no scene
would give me more pleasure than
to pass down one continuous line
and show my appreciation for the
help you have given me in the
past. And to those who opposed
me I have nothing save the very
best of feelings.
I now propose to help make Mr.
Kike’s election overwhelming in
September. Boys, let’s put the
entire ticket through by a strong
majority.
Again I thank you.
Sincerely,
Jab. C. McGiix
Charlotte, Ark., dune 22.
FINE BOTTOM FARIT FOR SALE
Fine bottom farm of 1520 acres,
near Egypt, in Craighead county;
130 acres in cultivation, four
dwellings in fair condition. Land
has been cleared within last seven
years and is fresh, good laud and
not subject to overflow. This is a
line farm, ideal location for stock
farm, and will be sold at a bar
gain. For price and terms address
White River Land & Investment
Co., Newark, Ark.
If you have anything to sell ad
vertise it in the Journal.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the many
friends who stood by us so faith
fully during the last illness and
[death of our dear husband and
father, J. A. Mayhan, who quitted
this life on -June 9th.
Although no one can fill the va
cancy caused by his death, you
have been as rays of light, lighting
up our lives in the dark hours of
bereavement.
May the blessings of God rest
upon each and every one of you,
that you may thereby be repaid
for your kindness, the value of
which is far beyond earthly com
prehension.
Father, husband, how we miss you,
Since you’ve left- us lonely here;
Tho we know that thou hast anchored
Safely in that heavenly sphere.
E’en the music is but sadness,
When the old songs now we sing.
Which, when you were in our circle,
Were to us a joyful ring.
In our midst thy place is vacant,
In our home the old arm chair,
Where you daily read the Bible,
Seems to whisper, '' Where, ( ). where?
Wo will ever strive to meet you,
Although Satan tempts us sore,
We will give our hearts to Jesus,
Him we'll praise forever more.
Farewell, father, husband, loved one,
Till we al! in Heaven meet,
And amid the shining Angels.
Fast our crowns at Jesus’ feet.
Mks.J.A. Mayhan a no Fhii.okkn
CAUGHT MONSTER TURTLES
While on a fishing trip down on
the lake Wednesday, E. E. Allen
and ,J. II. Holderby captured two
monster turtles. The turtles were
engaged in a vicious fight when
captured, and each had left evi
dences of his prowess upon the
body of his antagonist. The larger
one weighed lo:j pounds and the
other perhaps six or eight pounds
less.
BURGLARS AT BALI) KNOB
Burglars have been operating
with success in Bald Knob and
there is considerable excitement
because of the frequency of their
calls. Thus far they have not suc
ceeded in securing much of any
great, value, but have entered a
number of houses and obtained
small sums.
HARM EOR SALE
For Sale. A nice little farm of
so acres, near Dota, with 60 acres
in cultivation, good small frame
house, painted, good fence and all
improvements good. White River
Land & Investment Co., Newark,
Ark.
Mrs. Alexander, the milliner,
shop at residence, Newark.
SUNDAY 5CHOOI. PRCKIRAfl
The following program iia.s been
arranged for the meeting of the
Black River, Dota and Logan
Townships Sunday School Associ
ation, to be held at Pleasant Hill
Saturday, June 25
10 a. m. Song and prayer ser
vice, conducted by T. R. Tate.
The work of the Sunday school
and its influence in developing
Sunday school workers — C. P.
Pickens.
How the Sunday school and the
pastor may be helpful to each oth
er Rev. I). W. McGinnis.
Intermission for dinner, to be
served on the ground.
1:30 p. m. Song and prayer ser
vice, conducted by Win. Ivy.
The teachers’ meeting. What!1
Whj How'—Rev. C. F. Ilively.
Sunday school problems—Pres
ident J. A. Page.
Business meeting.
Adjournment.
Gf.o. A. Fokesteh, Sec.
NEWARK WON
Three men met and argued about
which had seen the most unusual
sights. The first man told about
having been in a place in Florida
where it was so hot and dry they
I used crawfish holes for gaspipe.
The other fellow ,-aid he had seen
apples grow so large and juicy
that when one fell it made a great
hole in the earth and ovei flowed
the ground with cider. The other
told of seeing places in Idaho
where it was so dry they had to
sprinkle the river to settle the dust
i the fish kicked up.
But an Arkansas man happened
along about this time and told of a
Newark man who was making a
potato crop and had to move his
fence out three times in order to
give the potatoes room to grow.
The fellow said he always had to
go home about 10 o’clock every
morning and help the hired man
dig a potato for dinner.
BE PROGRESSIVE
Don’t wear your life away strug
gling along in the old ruts that
your forefathers cut so deep by
c mtinual travel. While they are
no doubt good in their way, the
man who never gets out of the old
ruts never gets very far in life’s
race. Keep moving and pushing.
The men at the front these days
are those of brains and energy.
Any man of ability can have a
place there if ho will hustle for it.
If he doesn’t hustle the place will
be taken by the fellow who does.
KEMPF'S MODEL CITY
I One of the In4eresting Features of
the Arkansas State Fair
I here will be many novel at
tractions at the State Fair at Hot
Springs, October 10th to 16th, but
none of them will probably exceed
in interest Kempf’s Model City.
It is a perfect reproduction in
minature of a typical American
city, everything working auto
matically.
A few of the principal features
are: A section of a mountain at
one end, which slopes toward the
city and contains a coal mine with
miners digging coal; also a stream
running down the mountain, fur
nishing power to a tiny sawmill;
a mountain railway runs up the
slope to the summit house. At
the foot of the mountain the fac
tory and marine district com
mences, showing shops, mills and
foundries. The marine scene
shows various types of great lake
vessels, bridges, docks, dredges,
pile-drivers, grain elevators, etc.
Ileyond this is the business dis
trict, showing every phase of mod
ern commercial life, and convey
ances of all kinds plying up and
down the streets. A tivc-act the
atre, with changes of scenery in
each act, is giving a continuous
performance, tiny characters act
ing as if they were endowed with
life. Magnificent churches and
public buildings grace this section,
and at last a perfect model of a.
vestibuled express train appears
from a tunnel beneath the moun
tain, approaching the station, stop
ping for passengers, etc. Leav
ing two coaches at the station the
engino runs on to a turn-table
where it is turned around, after
which it is coupled to two coaches
and disappears beneath the moun
tain.
hvery live minutes beautiful
cliimes are heard from the church
towers, announcing the close of
da.v; the lighthouse flashes, tho
buildings gradually light up; tiny
arc lamps illuminate the streets;
then the next day dawns upon the
Lilliputian city, above which is
shown the latest mode of travel in
an airship.
There are many other features
which go to make up this wonder
ful little city, which covers forty
eight square feet of space, and is
operated entirely by electricity.
Mr. Kempf began work on this
unique invention when he was lt'»
years of age, and spent live years
work in its construction.
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