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Blue Ball, Dec. 13, 1902
Editor Wasp:--Seeing nothing from this part for some time, I thought I would try to give the news. Health is good. There is plenty of everything for the people to live on, except pork. It is very scarce and high. The people are happy over the result of our singing school which closed Friday night Dec. 5th, conducted by Prof. W.L. Brown. We had had Prof. S.J. Oslin and others to teach for us, but never had a better school than the one taught by Prof. Brown. We had no one in this part of the country who had the gall to banter him for a pitch battle singing, as he has had in other parts. (Well we always know a mule by his long ears, and his long bawling any how.) We heartily recommend Prof. Brown to any neighborhood who wants a first-class music teacher. Our literary school is going in full blast, taught by Miss Minnie Evatt, of Waldron. There were some dissatisfactions at first as to who should teach our school, but harmony prevails now, and our school will certainly be a success. We don't know of any one who would object to one of our good looking, sober, industrious young men capturing her and keeping her down here with us. Christmas will soon be here and if rumor is correct we will have plenty of holiday goods handy to every body in Dutch Creek valley, as we understand the following firms will be selling, viz: T.H. Johnson & Son; T.J. Olive; Morgan & Rogers; J.A. Taylor & Son; A.W. Highfill & Son and R.N. Millard & Sons. There may be a number of others, but if so, they have not announced yet. Well, we don't care if the boys all buy eggs and sell goods enough to make them all rich. It is said competition is the life of trade. Hope every body will have a nice happy time. We want Dr. Hammonds, of Brawley, to come again. We think that his letter in a recent issue of the Wasp regarding a farm for the poor of Scott County has the right ring to it, and if I am in order, I will nominate Dr. Hammonds one of five to work up this much needed and laudable enterprise. Surely every one will help some.
W.M. Taylor

Echo, Ark., Dec. 13, 1902
Editor Wasp:--A little blow from Echo we thought would do you good. We are up to date, or think we are, at least. Everything prosperous, no sickness, no fights, no law suits and no "boodlers." All we need now is uniform prices on farm products. If we had this we would be the happiest people on earth. Who will suggest a plan? Now don't all speak at once, and say it can't be done. The American Society of Equity proposes to do this in the near future. Open your eyes and be ready for the test.
H.L. Cox

   Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will present a petition to the County Court of Scott County at its next January term, 1903, the same being the 5th day of January, 1903, for an order to establish a public road, beginning at a point in Lafayette township on the Waldron and Ft. Smith road near the Roth Farm about 300 feet east of the dwelling house and running thence via Godman, Arkansas, to the line of the Indian Territory.
Jno. W. Patton
Geo. Liles
J.N. Liles
G.B. Johnston
B.B. Smith, et al, Petitioners.

     There will be a public examination of those wishing to teach in the public school of Scott county, at Waldron, Ark., on the 26th and 27th days of December, 1902. Those having business with the county examiner at other than the time for the public examination will find me at Parks, Arkansas.
W.F. Faulkner, County Examiner for Scott Co.

Department of the Interior}
Land office at Dardanelle, Ark.,}
December 4, 1902.
     Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Scott county, at Waldron, Arkansas, on January 17, 1902, viz:
     William H. Self, of Stringer, Ark., homestead entry No. 22235, for the north 1/2 southeast 1/4 of section 26, township 3 north, range 28 west.
     He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
     Isaah Brothers of Stringer, Scott county, Ark; Cary A. Yandells, of Stringer, Scott county, Ark; John Yandells of Stringer, Scott county, Ark; John Langley of Stringer, Scott county, Ark.
Joseph H. Battenfield, Register

     No hunting allowed inside of my fences, or cutting timber anywhere on my land without my permission.
H. Rhyne

     The Justices of the peace of Scott County are requested to meet at the court house in Waldron on the 5th day of January, 1903, at 1 o'clock P.M. to give such suggestions and recommendations as will assist in perfecting a plan for the construction of a Court house for Scott County and to give such Counsel and advice as will aid the court in appointing road overseers and properly working the public roads of the County.
Respectfully, H.N. Smith, County Judge

Department of the Interior}
Land Office at Dardanelle, Ark.}
November 14, 1902
     Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county judge of Scott county, in Waldron, Ark., on Dec. 27, 1902, viz:
     William H. Cole, of Cedar Creek, Ark., homestead entry No. 21028, for the west 1/2 northwest 1/4 of Sec. 28, and east 1/2 of northeast 1/4 of Sec. 29, twp. 2 north, range 27 west.
     He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
     Thomas McCraw of Parks, Scott county, Ark; John W. Austin of Parks, Scott county, Ark; John C. Laird of Cedar Creek, Scott county, Ark; Fant Moberly of Cedar Creek, Scott county, Ark.
John H. Battenfield, Register
First pub. in the Wasp Nov. 21, '02.

In Scott county Circuit Court,
Lillie Boyett, Plaintiff,
Against
John T. Boyett, Defendant
     The defendant, John T. Boyett, is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint in equity of the plaintiff, Lillie Boyett.
[Seal] Given under my hand and seal of said court, at Waldron, Ark., on the 26th day of November, A.D. 1902.
Thos. M. Duncan, Circuit Clerk.
O.M. Harwell, Atty. for plaintiff.
Jim Johnston, Atty. for non resident defendant.

In Scott Circuit Court.
Marietta Caudle, Plaintiff
Against
W.P. Caudle, Defendant
     The defendant, W.P.Caudle is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint in equity of the plaintiff, Marietta Caudle.
[Seal] Given under my hand and the seal of said court, at Waldron, Ark., on this third day of December, A.D. 1902.
Thos. M. Duncan, Circuit Clerk.
W.W. Whitley, attorney for the plaintiff.
Daniel Hon, attorney for non-resident defendant.

     Mail your letters before 8:45 A.M. if you want them to go on the train.
A.G. Leming, P.M.

     Mr. A.W. Highfill, of Blue Ball, was in to see us Thursday morning while in town transacting business. He is selling goods near Blue Ball and gave us a nice order for some stationary.

     Mrs. Martha J. Cowles, of Smith Grove, Ky., arrived Wednesday evening to visit her niece, Mrs. J.W. Ashford, a few weeks. Her son Forrest Cowles, accompanied her. We hope their stay will be a pleasant one.

     T.N. Sanford has some fine poland China hogs which he expects to realize good money from. There is no doubt but it pays to raise fine stock and we hope our farmers throughout the country will give it more attention.

     Mr. J.D. Bradley, of Brawley, was in town Wednesday night. He has recently sold his farm and converted most of his personal chattels into cash with a view of changing his location. We hope he will not find it necessary to leave Scott County to suit himself, for he is a good man.

     Mrs. Jno. W. Goolsby is visiting her parents near Huntington. During her absence her husband is "batching" with a success that is startling. Thus far in his culinary career he has succeeded in scalding only one foot and a thumb, but he thinks with a few more weeks practice he will be able to cover his entire anatomy with greased rags and arnica.

     Mr. Logan Bird, a bright young man who left Waldron in 1895 and has since been in Walnut Springs, Texas, in the Newspaper business, came in Wednesday evening and is receiving a warm welcome from his numerous friends here. He will spend the holidays and may conclude to remain here permanently.

Pike's for pictures.
Dry goods cheap at Stone Bros.
First class photographs at Pike's.
See Pike for button photographs.
If you want the best wagons, see Bates.
Don't fail to be present Xmas eve day. Jim Johnston
Pike will make your button photographs.
Mr. Chas. Lynn, of Boothe, called on us last week.
For cheap groceries go to Pinnell & Young.
Nice dress goods at Caver, Evatt & Fuller's.
Fine Beaver hats at Caver, Evatt & Fuller's.
Call at Stone Bros. for your clothing.
Come and see and take a chance at the cash prize. Jim Johnston
Mr. R.J. Lowery, of Winfield is a new subscriber.
Have your eyes tested free. See Dr. Crandall.
22 lbs. Y.C. sugar for $1.00 at Pinnell & Young's.
Mr. J.N. Bromley, of Boothe, was in to see us Friday.
Everything you want at W.Z. Cole & Co's.
If you want a good shoe call at Stone Bros.
Willard's bread at the Waldron Restaurant.
Stone Bros. pay cash for Hides, Furs and Wool.
Go to Caver, Evatt & Fuller's for the Ingle wagon.
The New York Store sells a better shoe at less money.
Dr. C. Bevill, of Winfield, was a Waldron visitor Monday.
Caver, Evatt & Fuller have a nice line of Beaver hats.
3lbs. Button tobacco for $1.00 at Pinnell & Young's.
Don't buy anything before you see the New York Store.
Stone Bros. carry the Tennent Shoe. The best shoe made.
Pike does all kinds of photographs at most reasonable prices.
Mr. L. Frazier, of Greenridge came in to see us Saturday.
Take your old razors to Geo. Satterfield and have them honed.
The best flour for the least money at Pinnell & Young's.
The editor went to Ione this week to attend to some legal business.
Go to John O. Mitchell's Drug Store to buy your Xmas presents.
The largest stock of trunks in town at W.Z. Cole & Co's. store.
Pinnell & Young have a nice line of Holiday goods. Go and see them.
You should see Caver, Evatt & Fuller's enormous line of dress goods.
Always go to the Waldron Restaurant for your short orders in any line.
The largest and best assorted stock of shoes ever brought to Waldron at W.Z. Cole & Co's.
Bring us some good butter and eggs and get the highest cash price for them. Pinnell & Young
     Mitchell Bros. & Co. will sell you 22 lb of Sugar for 1.00; 10 lb of Green Coffee for 1.00; 9 lb of Package Coffee for 1.00
     The strongest, lightest running and longest lasting wagon is the Ingle. See Caver, Evatt & Fuller.
     The largest and prettiest assortment of ladies' dress goods, trimmings and skirts at W.Z. Cole & Co's.
     Stacks and stacks of men's and boys' clothing at W.Z. Cole & Co's store. See them before you buy.
We sell pure fresh drugs, toilet articles, stationery, etc. Harden Drug co., Cauthron, Ark.
     When you are in Heavener and want a first class meal go to the McMillan hotel. They set a good table and will make you feel at home.
     Zenias Hogue, of Cauthron, came in on a business trip Monday evening, returning home Tuesday morning.
     Mr. R.L. Yandall, of Cauthron came in to see us Friday evening. We are indebted to him for financial favors.
     DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! See those Two Large Dolls nearly 4 ft high, at John O. Mitchell's Drug Store.
Sam D. Brooks, of the New York Store spent last Sunday in Fort Smith.
See line of gift books at Noble & Birds.
Dr. W.F.A. Edney is spending the holidays with his family.
John O. Mitchell keeps a fine line of Stationery and School Tablets.
Dr. and Mrs. Former, of Vian, I.T., visited Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Teeter last week.
A house full of goods. Come and see me. Jim Johnston
Mr. E.B. Miller, of Cauthron, was in town transacting business last Friday.
Go to Mitchell Bros. & Co. for your Xmas Candies, Oranges, Cocoanuts and Bananas.
Benson ships produce to South McAlister, I.T., and Mistletoe to Missouri.
     The Harden Drug Co. will buy your produce and sell you anything in their line as cheap as anybody. See them.
Mr. J.T. Wood, Sr., called on us Wednesday and subscribed for The Wasp.
We had a pleasant call last week from Bro. Weaver, of the M.E. church south.
Noble & Birds for xmas candies.
Mr. R.R. Briggance and Mr. L.L. Bates have each made us very happy recently.
Benson will give every Christmas Tree in Scott Co. a flag free. Send a committee man for it.
Remember that J.M. Hamilton wants every one who owes him to pay on the spot.
     Benson wants to buy sage, shelled corn and dried apples, and will sell you genuine New Orleans Syrup.
     Why pay 12 1/2 cents for Arbuckle's coffee, when you can get the Star brand for 10 cents. Guaranteed as good. Pinnell & Young's.
     Notwithstanding the almost unpassable condition of the roads considerable cotton is being marketed.
     Messrs. M.Q. Workman and J.M. Hunsucker of Brawley, were on our streets Wednesday transacting business.
     Benson will have all kinds of nice Kansas City meats during the holidays. If you want the best see him.
     We had a pleasant call Wednesday from Mr. B.B. Brown, one of the good men of Brawley Township.
Don't forget Xmas eve day at my store. Jim Johnston
     Dr. J.M. Crandall, the specialist, will be in Waldron the 15th and 17th of January 1903 and at Bates the 16th of January 1903. Those persons wishing to consult him will please remember his dates and call on him.
Come and see Santa Claus Xmas eve day. Jim Johnston
     Ladies should get a fine tooth brush for 25 cents and a package of the celebrated Parks Davis tooth paste free at John O. Mitchells.
     You do not see the Studebaker wagons at the shops for repairs. That fact ought to tell you the kind of wagons to buy. Bates has them.
     Try the "Instant Crockery Mender." It mends instantly all kinds of crockery and glass ware "Solid as a rock." Sold by John O. Mitchell.
     If you want a picture enlarged it will pay you to see Joe Anderson at Caver, Evatt & Fuller's store and save money. Bring your small pictures with you and see samples. All work guaranteed. A good stock of frames always on hand and prices right.
     The W.Z. Cole & Co's store is in the front rank with all kinds of millinery goods, with Mrs. Wilkes, who is an accomplished milliner, in charge. If you want anything in the dress goods or millinery line, you should call and examine their splendid assortment. They can please you.
     The Harden Drug Co. has a fine line of Christmas goods, such as candies, toys, fire works, and everything to please the children or make a nice present for anyone. Harden Drug Co., Cauthron, Ark.
Geo. Satterfield expects to have a first class barber soon to assist him in his work.
     Vol Morgan, State Organizer for the Knights of Pythias lodge was here the first of the week on lodge business.
     Mr. J.D. Cochran has an unusual smile on his face this week. It is a new eight pound girl. Mother and babe doing well.
     Sheriff Grandstaff and Deputy Sheriff Wood conveyed Mr. F.M. Lynch, of Brawley, to the insane asylum last week.
     High water in the rivers and creeks for the past week has made the delivery of rural mail an uncertain proposition.
     Mr. John S. Whitten, formerly of this town but now of Mena, was shaking hands with his many friends in town Wednesday.
     Sam Leming and Rice Gains of the Heavener Globe, visited home folks last Sunday, returning to Heavener Monday.
     Mr. Lewis Horn and Oscar Taylor of Dutch Creek were in town Tuesday night trading with the merchants who advertise.
     We had a pleasant call Wednesday morning from Mr. Will Chandler, of Cauthron. He ordered the Wasp and The Republic one year.
     Dr. J.O.A. Sullivan spent a night on Fourche this week attending to professional business. He reports the roads bad out that way.
     Mr. Marshall Payton, who has for some time been living near town, has moved back to Boles. He left a dollar with us for the Wasp.
     I have had more than I could do, but I will soon have a first class assistant. I thank my customers for their patronage in the past and invite a continuation of the same. I will serve you promptly. Geo. Satterfield, the barber.
     Mr. Jim Hawerton of Blue Ball was in town Friday, and said they have a fine school in his neighborhood and a very interesting literary society as well.
     Mr. L. Frazier, Jim Brothers and others whose names we have forgotten came in from Texas Sunday to visit old friends and spend the holidays.
     Webb Eddie will be in the dray business from now until January the 1st 1904. He proposes to serve his patrons promptly and well.
     Miss Mary Sullivan, Sec'y. of Central West Rebekah Lodge No. 69 favored this office with an order for stationary for her Lodge this week, for which she has our thanks.
     Col. T.N. Sanford informs us that he is starting a new Industry for this part of the country. He has some fine Belgian hares and expects to raise them a great number.
     Mr. R.B. Jackson, with the Arkansas Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Little Rock, is in Waldron and vicinity transacting business for that company.
     This office has been busy for two weeks with job work. There is no better place to get first class job work that the Wasp office. Give us your order our prices are right.
     Rev. J.W. Hulsey came in on the train Wednesday evening. His many friends were glad to see him. He will occupy the pulpit tonight (Thursday) at the Baptist church.
     Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Walker, who live four miles west of town, gave this office a pleasant call Wednesday evening. Mr. Walker renewed for the Wasp and the Republic for another year.
     Dr. R.C. Cline, of Bates, was in town Saturday for the first time in several months. He called and gave us some financial assistance. The doctor has many friends here who always welcome him.
     Remember that Satterfield, the barber, always does the right thing. When he gets his new barber he will be able to serve his patrons promptly.
     The 'Frisco system have arranged special one-way colonists rates to all points in the Southwest over the 'Frisco system and connecting lines to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Dates of sale Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and 18, Feb. 3 and 17, March 3 and 7, April 7 and 21, 1903.
     Poteau creek threatened to destroy the railroad bridge Sunday night by landing an immense amount of debris above the piers. A large gang of men, under the direction of Section Foreman Johnson, labored all Sunday night in clearing it away.
     Our friends will please remember that to be entitled to our special price of 75 cents subscriptions must be paid in advance. The regular price for The Wasp is $1.00.

     I have sold out my entire stock of groceries to Mr. W.E. Duke who will take charge the 1st of January, 1903. I want every one who owes me to come up and pay me at once. J.M. Hamilton

     I now have a stock of "Messenger of songs," the Co. adoption, which I can furnish post paid at 50 cts. Each or $6.00 per doz. Can furnish at 45 cts. If delivered at Mansfield. Sample pages furnished on request. Address, Harrison Padgett, Box 64, Mansfield, Ark.

     The 9th Dist. Convention meets at Lucas at 10 A.M. on Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1902. Everybody invited. H. Padget, Pres., W.A. Terry, Secty.

     I will be in Waldron the first Monday in each month and the week following. Teeth extracted without pain. A.B. Wiley, Dentist

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