[NOTE: Legal Notices & most of the advertisements have been omitted from the transcription of this issue.]

County Clerk Duncan, this week, made the following report on Confederate pensions to State Auditor A.E. Moore:

ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS

Ambler Casey $100
Mitchell Cross $100
S.L. Chancey $50
J.N. Edgman $75
Isaac J. Houston $75
Joen H. McCurdy $100
Dennis Owens $75
Hezekiah Santmyers $100

APPLICATIONS FOR INCREASE

Wm. J. Bagwell, to $57
Wiley P. Brown, to $75
John N. Crow, to $100
Geo. W. Hammon, to $75
R.W. Higgins, to $100
Daniel W. Orton, to $100
J.W.G. Stripling, to $100

WIDOW'S APPLICATIONS

Matilda A. Patterson, widow of Wesley Paterson, $50
Martha J. Hudson, widow of A.H. Hudson, $50
Missouri M. Jefcoat, widow of Jas. J. Jefcoat, $50
Mary J. McDaniel, widow of F.M. McDaniel, $50
Sarah E. Terry, widow of Geo. W. Terry, $50
Margaret D. Sample, widow of L. Samples, $50

OTHER APPLICATIONS DISPOSED OF, AS FOLLOWS:

Benjamin W. Whisenhunt, rejected for insufficient residence in the State.
Lucy Williams, continued for proof of company and regiment in which her husband served.
J.W. Hammon, continued for proof of service.
Thos. L. Young, continued for proof.
W.H. Ennis, continued for proof.
Joseph H. Defoor, continued for proof.
H.H. Travis, continued for more specific proof of service.

The board adjourned until Monday, July 29th, 1907, at which time it will consider further proof that may be offered in claims not allowed, and such other business as may legally come before the board.

Lost, strayed or stolen: Two short yearlings; one red, the other light roan; a hole in the right ear of each. I will amply reward any one who will cause me to get them. C. Cowherd, Waldron, Ark.

There will be a big singing picnic at Little Cedar, on Thursday, July 18, at the close of the Eureka Normal that is being held here by W.W. Slater. Everybody is invited. The following program has been arranged:
March by school from church house to picnic grounds at 9:30 a.m.
Opening song by the choir.
Prayer by W.H. Hansard.
Song by the choir.
Welcome address by Bro. Pattee.
Twenty minutes class singing.
Some glee songs as follows:
Twinkle, Little Star; The Picnic Glee; The Singers' Glee; Soft, The Evening Falls; Gaily Launch; The Bobbin Ran Out; Away to the Hills; Hail Smiling Morn.
Dinner at 12 m.
Male quartette.
Guitar solo, by Miss Dasha Walton.
Instrumental music.
Callisthenics drill by school.
Class singing, 20 minutes.
Address on music, by W.W. Slater.
Comical quartettes as follows:
Throw Him Down Stairs; The Katy Did; Wouldn't You Like to Know; Song of Insects.
Three rounds as follows:
'Twas You, Sir; Come to the Singing School; Three Blind Mice.
Closing song, Happy Little Home in Arkansas.
J.A. Defoor, H.A. Allen, Knox Sanders, Committee.

Notice is hereby given that my wife, Mary L. Defoor, having left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for debts contracted by her. O.P. Defoor.

We, the undersigned committee on finance, for the F.E. & C.U. of A. Barbecue, given at Waldron, July 4th, beg to report through the Advance Reporter, so all concerned may know, the following:
To am't beef $68.44
To am't pork $48.90
To am't bread $39.65
To am't pickels $7.50
To am't labor, etc. $48.00
Total $203.49
By am't priv $159.50
Balance $43.99
To am't short $43.99
Of the above shortage ($43.99) your committee gave the business men of Waldron an opportunity to contribute. They responded liberally. We made up the required amount in an hours time. Many thanks to the good people of Waldron for their assistance. There are no claims unpaid; no cash in the hands of the committee; so we hope all are satisfied.
Hiram L. Fuller, J.T. Staner, Finance Com.

Everybody is busy trying to get through work by July 20. On that day we aim to have a big picnic. Ye editor is especially invited to come out.
Health of the community is good.
Mrs. Gravis of Bates is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Richmond, this week.
Mrs. Carmack's daughter and her children from St. Louis, are here on a visit.
Prof. Howerton's school at Freedom commenced Monday morning. He will teach the fall and winter term of the Coaldale High School.
Andrew Gipson, who moved here last year from Texas, has been crowded with blacksmithing work all spring.
J.B.C.

GRAND JURORS:
Frank Richmond...Blansett
L.O. Day...Blackfork
J.M. Hunsucker...Brawley
W.H. Sehorn...Denton
John A. Taylor...Hunt
J.C. Laird...Cedar
E.B. Miller...Cauthron
H.H. Strickland...Hon
R.F. Payne...Hickman
T.W. Stone...Hickman
A.A. Pitts...Lafave
H.C. Hodges...Lewis
J.H. Cooper...Lafayette
P.A. Williams...Mt. Pleasant
A.J. Wamack...Mountain
John Austin...Parks

ALTERNATES:
E.M. Moore...Tomlinson
J.L. Yandell...James
Jeff Rutledge...Johnson
L.A. Ollar...Jones
J.M. Wood...Mill Creek
T.H. Musgrove...Tate

PETIT JURORS:
Z.H. Gore...Blansett
J.T. Lockhart...Blackfork
T.L. Brown...Brawley
B.E. Thomas...Denton
John Highfill...Hunt
H.H. Cost...Cedar
Luther Johnson...Cauthron
Henry Hullender...Hon
J.G. DeArmond...Hickman
Jim Jeffcoat...Hickman
J.W. Evatt...Hickman
W.C. Wilson...James
J.J. Rogers...Johnson
Tom Douthit...Jones
T.E. Chancey...Lafave
O.C. Hunt...Lamb
A.P. Blair...Lewis
M.P. Looper...James
I.J. Weeks...Lafayette
A.W. Self...Mt. Pleasant
Tom Fuller...Tomlinson
C.H. Hammons...Tate
Mark Ward...Parks
Jim Cates...Mountain

ALTERNATES:
M.R. Speer...Mill Creek
J.N. Liles...Lafayette
J.N. Harvey...Mt. Pleasant
Ben Anderson...Hickman
John Cain...Lafave
W.L. Piles...Hon
The above-named gentlemen constitute a splendid jury list. They are each one representative men of Scott county, and the jury commissioners are to be congratulated in the selection of such good, clean men for the August term of the Scott circuit court, which meets on Monday, August 5th.

JURY COMMISSIONERS:
E.M. Fuller...Hickman
T.J. Condry...Hon
J.C. Hart...Hickman

A.E. WILEY Dentist, Painless Extraction of Teeth. All work guaranteed. Bridge & Plate work.

Brick for Sale $1.50 per hundred. Also Lime and Sand. Chas. Lowery, Waldron, Ark.

The union picnic most thoroughly materialized on the 4th. A very large crowd was in attendance and all seemed to enjoy themselves, although the "doll baby" was not in evidence, nor were the stimulants that are too common on such occasions. Our grand exponent of the principles and workings of our order, J.W.L. Corley, at the very last moment, fell down. We trust he had a good time at the Howe celebration. While we were somewhat embarrassed on this line, we were greatly relieved to learn that Col. Copen was at his post and ready for service. We would also emphasize the fact that we were very greatly relieved when Rev. W.L. Compere agreed to take up the subject of co-operation. He was very interesting and entertaining especially so when he told us how "we farmers" could and should co-operate. Then came the war horse of the hills, Andrew Coburn, who is always ready to lend a helping hand. There is only one Coburn in our County Union. We heartily wish there were many more. We can have a somewhat old-fashioned picnic in Scott county even in these days of new ideas.

The warehouse executive committee is called to meet next Saturday at 10 o'clock at the court house. All come. A.H. Broking, Chairman.

Delegates from a number of locals assembled at the court house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and transacted business for the good of the F.E. & C.U. of A. of Scott County. On account of poor prospects for crops and a failure to get an agreement with the railroad concerning a switch to warehouse, there were a few who seemed to think it best not to build a warehouse this year; but after a short discussion of the subject, the vote was largely in favor of pushing right ahead. John S. Davis was elected manager of the cotton yard and warehouse, and N.S. Doughty was elected assistant and cotton grader. Henry Lynch was elected president of the District Union; Lerdo Frazier, vice president; Geo. Lynch, secretary and treasurer. It was very plainly proven that we can discuss questions wherein there is a difference of views and all get together and move right on. Perfect harmony prevailed all the way. The subscriptions can now be brought in and left either with M.C. Malone or J.L. Center and get receipt from them, or left with J.S. Davis, treasurer of building committee.

As we do not see much from different portions of the county since our last writing, our local has ordered me to write again. As we are most done our crops, and the question asked in the Advance Report--What is a sorry dog?--has not been answered, and we think it time it was settled. If we have any to kill the sooner we get through the better. Our people here are minute people. When we have anything to do we want to get it done. So they ask me to define a sorry dog. First, I will say something to the locals of the county of ourselves. We are small in number, 28 male members. Have taken two new male members lately. There are just a few eligible males left. Some of them would be good members. We wish they would join us. We are using the new works. Like the new ritual splendid. We will take in some more lady members next meeting. Brethren, the ladies of our country will be the life of our locals. They ought to join, and they must join. They will give life to our dead locals. Come on sisters and join the Union, you should be inlisted in this noble work. The good you could do in your homes if you belonged to the Union and followed its teachings. Now, a little on sorry dogs and then I am done. I have heard it in[t]imated that there are more than one specie of dogs. But I am going to talk of the four-legged dog. A sorry dog is one that won't run, won't hunt, won't tree and won't bark when somebody, in fact, won't come to the kitchen door to get hash, without a good deal of coaxing. Some complain of a noisy dog, but I think that if he will get out and bark he will attract attention and others will come to him and the first thing we know is snapped, and consequently something is going to be done. Now, Mr. Editor and friends, I think this is bark enough at present. Let's look around and see if something has been snapped. If so, let's have something doing. Let's be loyal Union men and comply with our obligations to a letter. Hoping to hear from other locals.
Z.H. Gore

Notice is hereby given that the regular County Union will be held with Abbott local the third Thursday and Friday of July. All locals are requested to send a full delegation.
N.S. Doughty, Sec'y, Scott County Union

Andy Sullivan spent Sunday with his parents in Waldron.
J.P. Hall of Cauthron was in attendance at Probate Court Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Pike attended the picnic at Brawley Tuesday.
Joe Dickerson of Page, I.T., a former Scott county boy was in the city Tuesday.
Luna Black will commence the school at Pleasant Valley next Monday morning.
Frank Bates will write life insurance on good mules and horses. See him for rates.
John Black will teach the summer school at Blackfork, beginning next Monday.
The Misses Harvey entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Meek of Greenwood.
J.S. Abbott of Oliver remembered the Advance with a call in the city Tuesday.
Several good farms for sale, to be paid for 999 years after date. W.R. Cox, Waldron, Ark.
Herman Fuller returned Friday night from a two weeks visit to New Mexico and Texas.
Mrs. Will Johnson and children returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Fort Smith.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney N.C. Bonds was looking after legal business at Parks Wednesday.
Ray Sanford, who is a locomotive fireman on the Kansas City Southern, spent the Fourth at home.
We are glad to learn that Doc Ayers, who has been quite low with typhoid-pneumonia, is improving.
Miss Willie Meeks of Greenwood is visiting in the city this week, the guest of the Misses Harvey.
Miss Ila Stewart of Little Rock is visiting her mother Mrs. C. Malone and other relatives in Waldron.
M.A. Williams and Arthur Williams went to Van Buren Sunday where they had business first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Evatt of Huntington have been visiting their son and daughter Will Evatt and Mrs. I.K. Leming, in Waldron for several days.
I will represent you in your criminal case, your civil case, your divorce case, your damage case against railroad or anyone else, your homestead contest, and will write your contract, deed or mortgage. Notary in office. Call and see me. I.S. Simmons, Attorney at Law, Waldron, Ark.
D.L. Brown of Brawley was transacting business in the city Wednesday.
Chas. Johnson of Bates was looking after business in Waldron Wednesday.
Benton Jones of Nola gave us a call while in Waldron Wednesday of last week.
P.H. Thompson of Fort Smith was transacting business in Waldron first of the week.
E.N. Fair returned Wednesday from Louisville, where he attended medical college the past term.
Gardener Kirkwood returned Monday from Emporia, Kans., where he spent the holidays with his parents.
P.O. Young of Brawley gave us a pleasant call Wednesday. He is wanting to purchase a good pair of mules.
J.D. Jackson, road overseer of Brawley township, secured a supply of blanks from the Advance while in the city last week.
Found--A pair of spectacles, well worth calling for. Owner may get same by calling on L.W. Dozier and paying for this notice.
Ed Fuller and Omer Bird attended the picnic at Brawley Tuesday. They say there was plenty to eat and some left over.
H.A. Allen of Cedar Creek was looking after court matters in Waldron Monday and remembered the Advance with a pleasant call.
Mrs. S.K. Duncan and children went to Cauthron Sunday to visit relatives for a few days. They will visit at Mena before their return home.
Sam Hughes of Fort Smith, who has a position as locomotive fireman on the Ft. Smith & Western railroad, came down Saturday to visit friends a few days.
J.J. Blalock remembered the Advance with a renewal while in Waldron first of the week. Mr. Blalock will probably move to Waldron in the near future.
C.H. Dixon of Mansfield spent Saturday night and Sunday with his family at the home of T.G. Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon's baby has been very sick, but is greatly improved.
Walter McCord, who graduated from Waldron High School the past year, opened the school at Friendship Monday morning. He taught at the same place last summer and the directors and people were glad to secure his services for another term.
I will bring your homestead contest cases. Will represent you before the J.P., the chancery or the circuit court. Will fill out your pension vouchers and represent you in your pension cases. Write deeds, mortgages, contracts. Notary in office. Come to see me. O.R. Smith, Lawyer. Office over Hopkins' store, Waldron, Ark.
Lumber haulers checks as good as money at the Union Store.
For Sale--A good work horse and wagon. Apply to G.P. Young.
W.A. Harrison, the South McAlester marble man, came home for the Fourth.
The Winfield school opened Monday morning with Miss Gertrude Payne as teacher.
Miss Victoria Lambert opened the summer session of the Center Point school Monday morning.
H.T. Davidson and family returned from Abbott Saturday after several days spent with relatives.
It is rumored on the streets that I.S. Simmons will move his residence to Ft. Smith some time in August.
If you want sewing machine needles, belts, oils, or any other repairs for your machine see Ed Nix, the Jeweler.
Prof. C.E. Scott, principal of Waldron High School the past two years, is making preparations to attend Harvard University the coming year.
The Big Planer wants your timber. See Kirkwood about it.
S.P. Smith of Bryant, I.T., is visiting his aunt, Mrs. A.G. Crosby, and other relatives in Waldron and Scott county. He ordered the Advance sent to his brother, P.W. Smith at Bryant.
The Advance learns from the Hartford Developer that Prof. W.W. Lundy has been retained as principal of the schools of that place, and Miss Virgie Lundy as first assistant. The faculty of the school consists of five teachers, and Prof. Lundy and Miss Virgie being selected to teach again, bespeaks for their success with the school.
Log teams wanted at new mill set, known as the McGeorge Mill. Pay every Saturday night. Any person wanting a good job will do well to see us. This is a new set, no lumber being cut yet. Forrester & Goolsby.
Roy Benson has been in the Territory the past week engaged in the washing machine business.
M.T. Smith has about closed a deal with the Presbyterian Church for the sale of his residence property for a building site.
The Presbyterian Church is contemplating the erection of a substantial building on the vacant corner near the Christian Church, in the near future.
Miss Irma Payne went to Boles Saturday where she is employed as assistant teacher in the school which opened Monday morning with Oscar Abbott as principal.
G.W. Welch of Buck Knob was a caller at our office last Friday. He reports that the Union picnic at Mill Creek June 29, was a great success, having a large attendance, plenty of good speaking and an abundance of dinner, enough for two picnics.
Dr. I.K. Leming, secretary of the school board, is in receipt of a communication from Prof. Wynne, who was tendered the principalship of Waldron High School, stating that he is unable to accept the place as he had previously taken the principalship of the Harrison school.
J.N. Harvey of Greenridge remembered the Advance with a renewal Monday. Mr. Harvey has been a reader of the Advance Reporter ever since he has been in the state--25 years. The Advance Reporter has many readers who have been constant readers for a number of years, and we greatly appreciate them.
Mrs. T.J. Center and Miss Annie Center are visiting relatives at Steels, Ala.
Miss Luretha Henderson of Greenwood arrived Sunday to visit her grandparents.
Ernest Hart of Bates visited relatives in this city from last Thursday to Sunday afternoon.
Miss Lydia Leming returned Wednesday from Danville, where she visited a few days enroute home from New Mexico.
The Bates District school board met Tuesday evening and organized by electing Dr. R.C. Cline president, and D.H. Blair secretary.
By order of the Scott Probate Court, the real estate of George Smith, a person of unsound mind, was offered for sale at public auction, Tuesday, by C.H. Bird, guardian, and was bid in by P.H. Thompson at $5 per acre.
Remember the contest in declamation Thursday evening, July 11, 1907 at 8:30 o'clock. This entertainment is educational and cultural. The successful contestant goes to Jamestown. Mr. Nervill Keely of Fort Smith will furnish the music. Every citizen who has the advancement of the young men of this community at heart should be present. Price 25 cents; reserved seats 35.
On Friday night the 5th, the Royal Arch Chapter Masons, VanHooze Chapter No.111, had a great time. Eld. J.W. Bratcher and Dr. Duvall Bevill took the Royal Arch degree. The principal officers were installed by Past High Priest E.B. Miller: Dr. Cheves Bevill, High Priest; T.J. Condry, king; W.Z. Cole, scribe; W.L. Dozier, sec; A.G. Leming, treas; S.L. Edwards, Captain of the Host; Wm. Wagner, Royal Arch Captain; R.A. Castleberry, Master of Second Veil; W.B. Dozier, Sentinel. The other officers appointed were not present. Adjourned at 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
STRAYED--One mouse-colored mule, 2 years old past, branded with ON on left shoulder. Went away with a trimmed jack, gray color, swallow fork in one ear. Please notify me and receive pay for trouble. Andy Neal, Waldron, Ark.

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