The Scott County Record
Waldron, Ark., Thursday, Nov. 8, 1917

The Record notes from the Little Rock papers that Lieut. N.O. Taff, U.S.A., is now officer of the military police of Little Rock and environs. This is a worthy consideration of his ability and good judgment, for such a position requires one of broad views, but quick and decisive action. Scott county should be proud of Lieut. Taff.

A large crew of workers with modern road machinery is now engaged in work on the road of District No. 1, and it is the intention to push the work until the road is completed as prescribed by the special formation. The work is under the direction of the commissioners, and it is the belief that with the elimination of all waste that the very best road can be built at a minimum of cost. The commissioners believe they can save the district many dollars by personally supervising the work instead of having the road built under the contract system.

Rev. T.E. McSpadden of Booneville was in Waldron a few days last week in the interest of the Y.M.C.A. work and met with a few people in the office of Eric Pitts and organized a War Work Council for Scott county, with the following officers: T.O. Abbott, chairman; W.B. Piles, treasurer; Dvglas[sic] Smith, secretary. Rev. J.D. Roberts was made chairman of executive committee. Several weeks ago the State War Work Council designated J.L. Center as chairman of this work for Scott county, but could not give it attention on account of having to give his time to the Liberty Bond issue, good roads matters and other work of public interest.

The local post office has received advice that a new mail service will be established between Waldron and Mansfield Dec. 15. This will be a motor mail service and will give Waldron patrons mail about 24 hours earlier than at present.

Mail will leave Mansfield at 10 a.m., arrive at Waldron 12 m; leave Waldron 2 p.m., arrive at Mansfield 4 p.m. Soon after the train service was changed Postmaster Fuller [took] the matter up with the post office department, and deserves praise for securing this excellent mail accommodation.

Dr. Hohenshel, who is an author of a rhetoric and a number of grammar text books, delivered a series of instructive lectures to the High School. Some of the main points brought out were: First, the value of being able to concentrate the mind on any subject at any time; second, knowing something to say and saying what we know; third, the value of Christianity, which helps us to be cheerful and make the best of life, both for us and our fellowman; fourth, the opportunities we have and how to make use of them. These lectures inspired, especially, the English students to do better work.

Let the Freshmen adopt Br. Hoenshel's rule, "quit when you are done."

The library, which the town very liberally donated to the High School, is in full use and is appreciated by all. Although it is good now, it is [desired] to make it better.

Bro. Lindsey conducted chapel exercise last Friday evening. The main points in his talk were: To be a friend to everyone that they may be a friend to you, and a host of friends is the greatest wealth which you can possess.

The High School started on an 'possum hunt Saturday night, but 'ere long it turned out to be a "dear hunt."

The Freshies say that they did their bit in purchasing the Liberty Bond for the school.

A great interest in the second Liberty Loan was shown by the High School. The High School voted an hundred dollar[s] in which they all willingly did their part. The graded school voted a fifty dollar bond. Prof. Ellis and Miss Bird have been in the campaign workers and secured several thousand dollars in Liberty Bonds. [Copied as written.]

Two Literary societies have been organized in the High School. They meet every Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The committees have been appointed and arranged to go to work in earnestness. The societies have met together several times and have been entertained and encouraged by Judge Payne and Senator Johnston. Although the work is new to the pupils, they are making rapid progress and will, perhaps, surprise even the teachers in this line before school closes. The societies extend a cordial invitation to visit us and see for themselves what we are doing and what they can help us to do.

The Freshies have the pleasure of furnishing the librarians for the Gordon Henderson and Frank Cates. [Copied as written - line missing?]

[A few of the ads from this issue]

A few slightly used sewing machines at a bargain; also have singer notes for collections. G.M. Grandstaff.

Ready-to-Wear Clothing. Men's and Boys' Dress Coats, Overcoats, and Raincoats, and Ladies' and Children's Coats. $2.50 to $6.00. Bargains that can not be duplicated. Bargain Store.

Bates & Duncan, Lawyers. W.A. Bates & S.K. Duncan. Waldron, Arkansas. Special Attention to Land Titles.

Dr. J.H. Harvey, Physician and Surgeon, Waldron, Arkansas.

A.G. & M.B. Leming, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Waldron, Arkansas.

Dr. R.R. Wilson, Resident Dentist, Call or Write for Appointment. Telephone No. 185.

Dr. I.K. Leming, Physician and Obstetrician, Give prompt attention to all calls, day or night, Waldron, Arkansas.

Scott County Abstract & Land Title Company, Frank Bates, Attorney, Jno. M. Commons, Abstracter. Abstracts carefully prepared. "We show what the records show." Office with Bates Land Co., North of Court House.

For St. Louis Post Dispatch and Grit, see Tom Stone, Waldron, Ark.

Good farm for rent: Three miles from Heavener, about 40 acres third-year bottom and 30 acres second year upland. Unless you have good equipment do not apply. See or write John H. Dunn, Heavener, Oklahoma.

The movies at the Gem are the talk of the town.

Leader, Neva Roberts.
Music, Mildred Chiles.
Song.
Bible lesson, Matt. 5:12-16.
Prayer.
Song.
Greetings, Junior president.
Roll call of workers in Gulf coast institutions and in our medical schools in China: Vida Roberts, Bernice McBee, Bonnie Bird, Mack Lindsey.
Song: Irene and Lorene Dozier.
Reading: Wilma Malone.
Reading: Pauline Fuller.
Song: Juniors.
Sentence prayers.
Offering: Josephine Fuller.
Song. Benediction.

Pike's for pictures.

Red Feather features Gen Theatre Saturday.

Go to Two Bros. Cafe for a good meal at a fair price.

W.E. Harris has accepted a position as salesman with Geo. Boeger.

You can get a good pair [of] eye-glasses at Waldron Drug Co. for very little money.

Mrs. J.M. Commons visited her daughter, Mrs. Farris, at Fort Smith the past week.

D.A. Hunter of Hon township was transacting business with the Record while in town Saturday.

Luney Black last week moved his family to Winfield where he is now engaged in the mercantile business.

H.E. Audas of Ink visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Audas, and other Waldron relatives and friends.

J.L. Center, after three weeks' hard work for the Liberty Loan, motored to Hot Springs Friday for a few days rest from the rush of business.

The Thompson Cafe underwent some very attractive and convenient improvements this week, Eugene Ashford having charge of the papering and painting.

When you have Backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 35c bottle will convince you.

Short orders at Two Bros. Cafe.

Try us for home made lard.-Waldron Meat Market.

We are in the market for hogs--Waldron Meat Market.

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Hall of Cauthron were greeting friends and trading [in] Waldron Saturday.

Miss Hassie Evatt of Heavener was the guest of relatives in Waldron Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. W.H. Thompson went to Greenwood last Friday to spend a week visiting relatives and friends.

Rev. W.F. Warren, missionary for Buckner Baptist Association, returned Friday from a week's visit with home folks in eastern part of the state.

W.H. Gehr, north of town, was in Waldron Saturday morning with a wagon load of fine husked corn. He said he growed some corn this year that would produce 100 bushels to the acre.

The Reporter held its corn contest last Saturday with quite a little interest. Jim Jefcoat secured the price for the best bottom corn and W.I. Coker of Boles the price for best upland corn. The prizes were $10 each.

Hugh Rice, who with his wife recently went to Muskogee, Okla., to work in a hardware store, has returned to Waldron and accepted a position with the Waldron Hardware-Mercantile Co., in the hardware department, a position he had formerly filled for a number of years.

J.A. Pennick was found dead near his home at Chant last Wednesday. Mr. Pennick had been out hunting and it is believed that he fell dead of heart failure, as he was subject to trouble of that nature. He leaves a wife and several children and was considered one of Scott County's best citizens. The funeral services were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank DuVal, Mrs. DuVal being a sister of Mr. Pennick.

Spectacles at Waldron Drug Co. to suit all ages.

Adolphus Bagwell was trading in Waldron Saturday.

Get a flash-light from Waldron Drug Co.; a big stock.

Everet Goble of Boothe was trading in Waldron Friday.

Carl Lisk of near Oliver was trading in Waldron Tuesday.

Mrs. R.A. Goble of Boothe was visiting in Waldron Monday.

Clyde Lewis and F.H. Hickerson of Abbott were in Waldron Sat.

Dennis Williams of Greenridge was trading in Waldron Saturday.

Charlie Chitwood of Tomlinson township was trading in Waldron Saturday.

Walter Duke has been on the sick list the past week but is now improving.

Will Goble of Mansfield was transacting business in Waldron latter part of last week.

Elbert Hanes of Boothe was transacting business in Waldron latter part of last week.

Miss Iris Lederman of Heavener was the guest of Mrs. T.N. Sanford Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Mont Smith and little son visited Mrs. James T. Story at Poteau Sunday.

Milton Baldin [Baldwin?] of Heavener was visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Huie and friends in Waldron Sunday.

Rev. O'Bryan, presiding elder of the M.E. church, South, preached at the local church Sunday night.

Misses Vercue Goble and Fern Higgins, pupils in the Waldron High School, visited home folks Sat. and Sun.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams and Mrs. Smith and Kelley May were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chism Reed at Paris last Sunday.

You will find something new about our bank on the local page of this paper each week. Watch for it. First National Bank.

Ed Hon and Dewey Hon, Harley Bird, Milmo Bird, and Maurice Harvey went to Mansfield Friday evening and with other young people were entertained at the home of Miss Louise Vest.

J.R. Kilburn of Harvey was in town Wednesday to meet his daughter Mrs. W.T. Colter, who is returning from Texas to make her home again in Scott County. She will be joined by Mr. Colter in a few days.

T.N. Reed, popular life insurance agent of Sebastian county came in the first of the week to deliver policies to some of his clients and to write new business. Mr. Reed is certainly a nice gentleman to deal with and presents his business in a clever and unburdensome manner.

Notice has been received at the local postoffice that Claud Little has been designated as carrier for Route No. 2. Since Omer O. Payne's entrance to army this route has been supplied by G.M. Priest, but on account of age he is not eligible as permanent carrier. Mr. Little is from Abbott.

Melbourn Smith came in Tuesday morning from an extended visit with his parents, Judge and Mrs. A.F. Smith. Melbourn has been in the regular army for the past two and a half years, and is now taking a six month's furlough when he will return to serve four more years as a reserve during war.

J.P. Hawkins of Boles was a caller at the Record office while in the city Friday.

G.D. Hughes is assisting in the bookkeeping department in the Bank of Waldron.

A.J. George of Blansett township was transacting business in Waldron latter part of last week.

Mrs. W.A. Harrison of Waldron is here, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. D.A. Shaw.--Poteau Sun.

Ed Hon visited his brother, Hugh Hon and family at Fort Smith last week, returning home Friday.

Mrs. J.M. Harvey and Mrs. Frank and B.H. Johnston and Maurice Harvey visited in Fort Smith the latter part of last week, returning home Sunday.

R.L. Crutchfield, manager of the Crutchfield Lumber Company of Eagleton was in Waldron, and registered a complaint that he was not receiving the Record regularly.

Prof. J.Y. Payton called at the Record office last Thursday and had his subscription marked a year in advance, as is his custom. Mr. Payton will probably be a candidate for assessor at the approaching primary election.

Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Holmes left Tuesday for Binger, Okla., where they will make their home for some time. Mr. Holmes recently sold his city property in Waldron to Mr. W.H. Bass. We regret to lose these good people but they promise to make their absence from us brief.

T.J. Rogers of Parks registered a kick with the Record while in town last week because he had failed to get the Record regularly. "Uncle Jeff" knows when he misses a good thing.

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