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Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

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Apple Exhibit Impresses Northwest Arkansas Horticultural Society

Governor Hays reports a $250 deficit to fund postage, lights, and janitor hire for the Arkansas Railroad Commission. The deficiency stems from preparations for the old Capitol and relocation to the new capitol. Commissioners propose lowering 1915 contingent expenses to 1250, instead of 1500, in light of the deficiency.

Little Rock Arkansas Railroad Commission Capitol Treasury Department of State

Governors and party hunt near Mud Lake

Little Rock December 17 Two governors and a party of friends from three states are spending the weekend near Mud Lake in St. Francis County hunting bear and deer. The group includes Gov Hays of Arkansas Gov Major of Missouri T Willingham of Memphis Russell Gardner lumberman Col B T Hollenberg W N Brandon George Grayson and J M Dean general superintendent of Iron Mountain Ry.

Little Rock Mud Lake St. Francis County Gov. Hays Arkansas Gov. Major Missouri T. Willingham Memphis Russell Gardner St. Louis Col B. T. Hollenberg W. N. Brandon George Grayson Graysonia J. M. Dean Iron Mountain Ry

Fine Apple Exhibit Placed in Department

State pride must be given a boost by an examination of the magnificent apple exhibit in the Department of Agriculture. Forty boxes of prize apples are shelled for preservation and displayed in glass cases. Varieties include the Gano Arkansas Black Mammoth Black Twig Winesap and Ben Davis. Grown by C. R. Craig & Co. H. W. Gipple A. G. Boyle C. H. Curry Julius Giger G. M. Lincoln Bentonville L. D. McLain Rogers J. L. Baker Marshall.

Department of Agriculture Ben Davis C. R. Craig C. R. Craig & Co., H. W. Gipple, A. G. Boyle, C. H. Curry, Julius Giger G. M. Lincoln Bentonville L. D. McLain Rogers J. L. Baker Marshall

Dr Greene as Expert Witness in Batesville Court

Dr J L Greene former head of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases is in Batesville today as an expert witness on mental diseases in a pending case. He has answered the counter charges by four former board members named Love Dunaway Shane and Parsons. The new board will reconvene next Monday. Fire Tornado and accident insurance F E Murrah Bank of Prescott.

J. L. Greene State Hospital For Nervous Diseases Batesville Messrs Love, Dunaway Shane Parsons Hays

Governor Hays Signals Economy Focus in Legislative Message

Governor Hays begins work on his message to the General Assembly to be delivered after January 11. He emphasizes economy and restrained appropriations within revenue limits to close the state deficit, plans to meet with heads of state institutions to keep spending to necessities without diminishing public services.

Little Rock Hays General Assembly

Texarkana Water Works Petition Endorsed by Attorney General

Attorney General Moose endorses Texarkana citizens petition to refer the water works ordinance to voters. Secretary of State Hodges will certify the petition early in January, three months before the April municipal election, unless enjoined. Attorneys for petitioners and the city discuss possible injunctions while Corning prepares a separate ordinance for certification.

Mr. Moose Secretary of Earle W. Hodges Texarkana Water Works Moose Texarkana J. D. Sanderson Frank Quinn Secretary of State Quinn City of Corning

Speculation on Attitude of Incoming State Treasurer

Speculation runs in state house circles about how incoming State Treasurer R G Mc Daniels will lead the State Board of Charitable Institutions. The treasurer sits ex officio as chair with no vote unless a tie. Crockett, early in his term, avoided Board meetings to avoid being a mere figurehead, offering no input in deliberations. Sam D Mauldin is named as the agent. The governor pardoned Charles H Caswell, convicted in Garland circuit court for maintaining a disorderly house.

State House R. G. McDaniels State Board of Charitable Institutions John W. Crockett Hts Sam D. Mauldin Jas Chas. H. Caswell Garland

Governor Requisitions Beeson Return from Missouri

The governor has made a requisition upon the Governor of Missouri for the return of W. L. Beeson, sought on a charge in Mississippi County. The action seeks to secure Beeson to face the reported accusation locally.

Misouri W. L. Beeson Mississippi County

D M Riggan to Hold Quarterly Teachers Exam

D M Riggan superintendent of Van Buren city schools has been appointed by Supt Cook to conduct the quarterly teachers examination for Crawford county today and tomorrow due to the disappearance and absence of County Examiner J F Wasson Supt Cook fears foul play in his case

D. M. Riggan van Buren Cook J. F. Wasson

Kidney Pills Ad Cites Back and Hip Pain Warning

An old advertisement warns that back and hip pain signals kidney trouble and urges readers to strengthen kidneys and cleanse blood with Foley Kidney Pills. It notes 50s and $1.00 sizes sold by Hesterly Drug Store in town.

Hesterly Drug Store

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