10/12/72 L.H. Hall, M.D. office in Court House (upstairs, room #3) Res. in house formerly occupied by H.A. McAllister. 11/2/72 Judges of election Lonoke Township: L.W. Munroe, A.J. Legate, A. Washmood. Capt. P.H. Wheat, whom we knew as the dashing leader of a company of the old ridersin the confederate cavalry, is the democratic nominee for State Senator from the district composed of the counties of Prairie and Arkansas. Success to the gallant captain. Our townsman, Capt. Pat Wheat left the week for a visit to his friends in Mississippi. He expects to be absent four to five weeks. We wish him a pleasant trip. 2/15/73 The New County: Petitions generally circulated throughout this county, and far as we have been able to learn, signed by nearly every legal voter for the purpose of making a new county of portions of this, Prairie and Pulaski County as to the name of the new county, we believe, that has not yet decided upon. We have heard various names suggested, among them "lonoke" which we think is the most appropiate. As to the merits of this petition we think there can be no question. Lonoke and its Future Prospects: This flourishing little town is situated in a beautiful tract of country and bordered by Prairie, 23 miles east of Little Rock and immediately on the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad. The first house erected the fall of 1868 and it now has six hundred to seven hundred inhabitants and can boast of nearly 30 business houses. 11/19/74 The following named gentlemen are grand jurors for November term of Lonoke Circuit Court: J.R. Gray, foreman, J.H. McPherson, James Long, J.C. Boyd, A. Eagle, J. R. Collins, J.H. Hill, C. Satterfield, F.D. Swaim, L.W. Munroe, J.J. Fowler, E.S. Sanders, J.W. Rowell, M. Boyd, W.B. Sullivan, G.W. Ewell. 3/976 Miss Ada Munroe read before the Literary Association at their last meeting, acquitted herself admirably. 9/14/76 Miss Fannie Couch of Florence, Alabama has been visiting her sister Mrs. G. S. Weaver. 10/5/76 Bro. Boone preached at the Baptist church Tuesday evening. (is this T. B. Boone vs. WJA Boon?) 3/15/77 Mrs. Pat Wheat has been ill for several days. 4/30/78 Major L.W. Munroe leaves for Hickory Withe, Tennessee to visit his mother. 5/30/78 Major L. W. Munroe leaves for Hickory With, Tenn. To visit his mother. 6/1/82 Miss L.C. Boone visited friends near Jacksonville this week. 6/2/81 Daniel Boone came to town Monday to have a set of teeth made. 6/13/78 Miss Ada Munroe is home from Florence, Alabama Synodical College 9/2/80 Emma and Mattie Munroe left Monday for Florence, Ala. To attend school. 1/27/81 Last Tuesday J. E. England sold his new place to which he had moved the day before to L. W. Munroe, Mr. Munroe will move to Lonoke. 6/2/81 Daniel Boone came to town Monday to have a set of teeth made. 6/16/81 Misses Ella and Coma Goodrum, Emma and Mattie Munroe and Lelia Witherspoon have returned from school at Florence, Alabama. 6/16/81 Emma and Mattie Munroe have returned from school. 12/24/81 Mr. Elbert Oliver, a lawyer from Hernando, Mississippi has located here. 1/21/82 Elbert Oliver- The subject of this sketch was born in DeSoto County, Mississippi in 1844. His father, Major Simon Oliver, was one of the pioneers of that State, having moved there from Georgia in 1834. Mr Elbert Oliver was educated at the State University, Oxford, Miss. At the breaking out of the War he enlisted in Company D, 1st Regt. Miss. Infantry; served with that command until 7-9th 1863, when suffered the fate of the gallant band of heroes that defended Port Hudson. After being properly exchanged Mr Oliver was transfered to General Forrest's command as 1st Lieut. Comp. K 185th Miss. Cavalry; was shot through the right foot in a cavalry charge on the 29th of November, 1864, when Forrest cut the Federal line at Spring Hill, Tenn., his foot was amputated that night. Fell into hands of Federals at Franklin, when Hood fell back from Nashville; remained in prison until close of the war. Immediately after war ended, married and commenced farming which vocation he followed until 1876, when he commenced reading the law under Hon. D. McKenzie, of Hernando, Miss. Was in due time admitted to the bar with license to practice in any or all of the courts of the State. Having visited our State in 12-1881, and being well pleased with our town and our people, he cast his lot among us. He was admitted to the practice of law in our courts by the term of circuit court just closed. Lemuel H. Hall; This gentle was born in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee 12-16-1830; moved to Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss. in 1840. In 1849 he served as Asssitant Posrmaster under F.S. Lathan at Memphis, Tenn. until Jan. 1851, when he returned to Hernando, Miss. and was appointed post-master of that place. Having read medicine for two years previous to going to Memphis, he again resumed that study. Married in 1853. In '53 attended medical lectures; following year commenced the practice of medicine with his father Dr. Joseph G. Hall, in Chelsea, North memphis. Graduated in the Memphis medical college March 1, 1861. Secession being rife and war threatening, he returned to his old home in Hernando, Miss. Being an old line Whig and a great lover of the Union, opposed secession until was instigurated, he enlisted in Company D, 1st Miss. Inf; was elected 1st Lieut., and served as such until comissioned surgeon of the Regiment. Was taken prisoner at Ft. Donaldson and carried to Mound City, Ill. where he had charge of the Confederate sick and wounded, until June 1862, when he was exchanged, when he went into the Kent., Campign as surgeon of the 9th Miss. Inf., Chalmer's Brigade, (Dr. J.S. Oliver, surgeon of the 9th being disabled.) was captured with his sick and wounded at Danville, Kent., having been exchanged, he waqs assigned to duty as surgeon of Bell's Brigade at Port Hudson, La. when he was again captured. After his release, was assigned to duty of Beal's Brigade, Forrest Cavalry; served with that command until Hood retreated from Tenn. and he was assigned to duty as chief surgeon of Chalmer's cavalry division, which position he held until the close of the war. He returned to his old home in Hernando, Miss.; engaged in the practice of medicine until Dec. 1870, when he moved to Prairie County, Ark.; moved to this place in Feb. 1881, and at once entered into a lucrative practice. 1/26/82 Mr. Hal G. Legate has rented Mr. L.W. Munroe's place in Richwoods. 2/23/82 Capt. William J.A. Boone, late of DeSoto County, Mississippi, now a resident of Prairie County arrived Monday at the residence of his son in law, Capt. Elbert Oliverof this place and will remain a few days on business. 3/2/82 The Supreme Court, Saturday, affirmed the findings of the circuit court in the case of L.W. Munroe versus John Whitfield, declaring the steam mill in controversy the property of John Whitfield. The tree our town takes its name from is in the yard of Mr. L.W. Munroe in the west end of town. 3/9/82 Mr. A. Hamberg married Ms. Sallie Austin, Saturday. 3/28/82 Dr. Hall, through sympathy for one of his maternally inclined hens which has been sitting on a corn cob for days, brought a dozen duck eggs and put the clucking fowl to work right. 3/30/82 Mr. Lem Hall left on the train yesterday for Big Springs, Texas, where he goes to take employment on the Texas Pacific Railroad. 6/6/82 Mr. Harvey Sanders of DeValls Bluff, nephew of Dr. L.H. Hall, visited friends Sunday and Monday. 8/17/1882 Mr. Dan R. Boone expects to leave this evening for Como, Miss., to look after his rents and tenants. 8/22/82 Mr. Munroe's fine blooded mare Sally, died Monday very mysteriously. 9/11/82 Mr. Dan Boone visited in Tunica County, Mississippi last week. 9/14/1882 Mr. Dan Boone who has been visiting in Tunica County, Miss. returned home Friday night. 9/26/82 Maj. L.W. Munroe, Lonoke's banker, is visiting in Hickory Withe, Tn. 1/18/83 Mr. W.D. Munroe from Hickory Withe, Tennessee has arrived and will soon with his brother, L.W. Munroe and W.H. Eagle open a general store in Lonoke. 4/12/83 Mrs. G.S. Weaver and Mr. A.F. Couch left Tuesday for Rogersville, Alabama being summoned to the bedside of their mother, who is very ill. 4/19/83 Messrs. F.G. Swaim and Dan Boone have entered into co-partnership to engage in the drug business. 10/23/84 Mr. Boone, father of Dan Boone the druggist, arrived in town from Mississippi Monday to visit his son. 1/1/85 Mrs. Dr. L.H. Hall is visiting her old home in Kingston, Georgia. 2/5/85 Miss Lou Boone, of Little Rock, sister of Dan Boone, is a guest of Mr. & Mrs. Bilheimer. 4/2/85 Our genial Batchelor friend, Mr. W.D. Munroe, is moving back to Hickory Withe, Tennessee. 6/25/85 Died after a lingering illnes, Albert, son of Mr. A. and Mrs. S. Hamberg. 7/16/85 Died on the 13th of July at the residence of his son, Daniel R. Boone, Lonoke, Captain William J. A. Boone, age 65, of malignant carbuncle. Captain Boone was born in Johnston County, North Carolina, received his education at Wake Forest College, North Carolina in 1842. He became a resident in DeSoto County, Mississippi. In 1861 he was elected Captain of Company D First Regiment, Mississippi Volunteers, his health becoming impaired he resigned. In 1863 he was elected to the legislature from DeSoto County, Mississippi---filled this position with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. For the past thirty years he has been a member of the Baptist Church, and an enthusiastic Mason. Thus are the old land marks passing away, and soon th place that know us now will no us no more forever. To his son and daughter we extend our tender sympathy Peace to his ______. 8/6/85 Miss Augusta Oliver of Little Rock is visiting her uncle, Dan Boone. 9/17/85 Died of Dysentery at Hazen on the 10 of December, Mrs. Eliza C. Sanders, wife of R.T. Sanders. Mrs. Sanders was the daughter of General Daniel Boone, was born in Johnston County, North Carolina October 14, 1814, married Reuben Troy Sanders April 3, 1822. Leaves husband and three living children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. 4/22/86 Mr. John Munroe of Marshall County, Mississippi, is visiting his brother Major L.W. Munroe. 7/15/86 Twin boys born to Dr. and Mrs. L.H. Hall on the 11th. 9/2/86 Dan Boone is the proud father of a 10 1/2 pound boy. 1/8/91 Capt. P.H. Wheat and wife left for Pecos City, Texas, where they will remain for several months. 4/30/91 W.D. Munroe has moved over to Lonoke from Hickory Withe, Tennessee, this time to remain. 6/11/91 The daughter of Mr. John Munroe, Fayette County, Tennessee, is visiting the family of her uncle L.W. Munroe here. 7/30/91 Dan Boone and three of the Eagle boys killed a young wolf on Bayou Meta south of Lonoke. 2/23/93 Ben Corn is holding down the prescription desk at D.R.Boone's drug store. 1895 A new bank to open October 1st, Joe P. Eagle, President; Dan Daniels, Vice President; Mr. Roberts, Cashier; directors, John Cox, D.R.Boone, W.P. Fletcher, and W.Y. Bransford. 5/28/96 Capt. Pat H. Wheat and wf. are visiting from Pecos City, Texas. 6/11/96 The Dan R. Boones' have a fine son. He will be named Kit Kolumbus. 7/9/96 Judgement was rendered Monday by Esquire Beard in the case of D.R. Boone and L.B. Edwards, a non-resident. The plaintiff had attached a horse and will get his money. 7/23/96 W.T. Couch arrived Thursday from Bowie, Texas where he went after Lon Sturger, who had been accused of robery at Cabot. 10/28/97 Miss Bessie Munroe is to marry Rev. C.F. Tate November 3rd; she is the daughter of Major L.W. Munroe. She is the sister of Mrs. W.H. Eagle, Mrs Dr. G.M. Thompson, Mrs. D.R. Boone and Mrs. W.K. Oldham. 11/11/97 Rev. Claiborne F. Jackson Tate of Pine Bluff married Miss Munroe. 01/06/98 Little Miss Ella Herring of Chester Street, Little Rock has been spending several days with her cousins, the children of Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Boone. Ben L. Corn returned from Nashville, Arkansas, where he has been a pharmacist. 06/23/98 Capt. Pat H. Wheat and wife are in Little Rock visiting Mrs. Wheat's sister, Mrs. Hering. 09/28/99 A little girl at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Boone. 03/05/03 BUFFALO BILL REMEMBERED The staff of the Wild West Show, in London, gave Col. Cody a birthday present 04/09/03 Major Munroe has been sick for several weeks and is still confined to his room. 05/16/03 Major Munroe and daughter Miss May, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oldham at Pettis several days of last week. 07/09/03 POPE LEO PASSING AWAY Aged Pontiff in Extremis, and His Death Only a Question of Hours. THE LAST COMMUNION ADMINISTERED. 08/11/04 W.T. Couch has been elected cashier of the bank to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Davis' resignation. Mr. Couch is a deservedly popular man because of his sterling business qualities as well as his social worth. He is a solid, safe man and the bank is fortunate in securing him. Suicide Prevented The startling announcement that a preventive of suicide had been discovered will interest many. A run down system, or despondency invariablt precedes suicide and something has been found that will prevent that condition which makes suicide likely. At the first thought of self destruction take Electric Bitters. It being a great tonic and nervine will strengthen the nerves and build up the system. It's also a great stomache, kidney and liver regulator. Only 50 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed. 09/08/04 Miss Louise Boone entertained her young friends at a party one evening last week. She makes a charming little hostess. 10/06/04 Lem and Boykin Boone are the proud possessors of a pet fawn. It is a very pretty one and is becoming quite a favorite with the little boys and their friends. L.W. Munroe and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boone left Tuesday for St. Louis, and while there will take in the fair. Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Munroe have returned from a visit to their daughter, Mrs. C.J.F. Tate, in Louisianna, Mo. 10/13/04 Resolutions Lonoke, Ark., Oct. 4, 1904 At a meeting of the board of directors of the Bank of Central Arkansas the following, with other proceedings, were had: At his own request by letter the resignation of John M. Davis as cashier was accepted and the following resolution offered by P.H. Wheat, Jr., and W.P. Fletcher was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the resignation of John M. Davis as cashier of the Bank has lost the services of a fully competent man, the community a good and discreet citizen. The Bank has prospered under his management and the community has been impressed by his happy, genial manner. The loss of himself and family will be keenly felt by the people of Lonoke. And be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and a copy be mailed to John M. Davis after being signed by the board. Joe P. Eagle, President; D.R. Boone, Vice-president; W.C. Couch, Cashier. P.H. Wheat, Jr., W.P. Fletcher, W.Y. Bransford, T.M. Fletcher, John Cox. 10/20/04 L.W. Munroe and wife and daughter Mrs. Lillian Oldham, went to Little Rock Wednesday. 10/24/04 D.R. Boone and wife and L.W. Munroe returned Friday from St. Louis. Mrs. Boone was ill most of the time while there and didn't get to take in the Fair but one day. 12/15/04 A handsome line of Christmas and wedding presents at D.R. Boone's. Call and see them. We have just what you want in Christmas and wedding presents. Prices and goods will both suit you. D.R. Boone The World's Fair was a big show, and so is our store with its dazzling display of holiday goods. Call and see them. D.R. Boone 12/24/04 Mrs. G.M. Thompson visited Little Rock Monday. Miss May Munroe went to the Capitol city Wednesday. Maj. L.W. Munroe went to Little Rock Monday to attend Gov. James P. Eagle's funeral. Hon. W.P. Fletcher, W.H. Harrison, J.S. Ford, Geo. Sibley, and L.W. Munroe went to Little Rock Wednesday to attend Gov. Eagle's funeral. 03/02/05 Mrs. D.R. Boone returned Monday from a visit to her sister, Mrs. W.H. Eagle, in Little Rock. She was accompanied home by her neice, Miss Bessie Eagle. 03/09/05 PRESIDENT BEGINS HIS SECOND TERM ------------------------ ROOSEVELT TAKES OATH BEFORE IMMENSE AUDIENCE ------------------------------- SOLEMNITY MARKS EVENT. ------------------------------- Multitude awed as Chief Executive Repeats Binding Words ----Twenty Gun Salute----Fairbanks is inducted. The brick work on the stores being erected for Eagle and Boone is progressing rapidly. Miss May Munroe was the guest of her sister, Mrs. W.H. Eagle, in Little Rock the first of the week. W.T. Couch chaperoned a merry party of girls to Little Rock Tuesday to see Richard Mansfield in "Ivan, the Terrible" at the Captitol. The party consisted of Miss Pauline Couch, Alta Bell Koonce, Edith Fletcher, Fannie and Nell Trimble, and Louise Boone. 03/30/05 The work on the new store houses of Joe P. Eagle and D.R. Boone is progressing rapidly, the second story wall being about completed. Such structures make a wonderful improvement in the view of the business part of town and we hope at no great distance in the future to see every building on th ecorner of Main and South Front street of some such material and proportions. 04/20/05 The brick masons have completed their work on the new storehouses of Joe P. Eagle and Dan R. Boone on South Front street and the carpenters are busy with the inside work. In th efronts of the buildings, just above the second story, each firm has its name in gilt letters on a white marble background. These will be the handsomest storehouses between the cities of Little Rock and Memphis when completed. 04/20/05 Misses Pauline Couch and Sallie Boyd were the guests of Mrs. Prude Barton in England recently. Mrs. Allie Parker and little son, James, returned Friday from a visit to Mrs. W.H. Eagle in the City of Roses. Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Wheat and Mrs. Della Daughtry went to Little Rock yesterday. Mrs. C.F.J. Tate and children of Carbondale, Ill., are visiting relatives in this city. Miss Mae Munroe is the guest this week of her sister, Mrs. W.H. Eagle, in Little Rock. 04/27/05 Miss Louise Boone and little sister, Allie Mae, went to Little Rock Monday. 05/18/05 The new Brick store houses of Joe P. Eagle and D.R. Boone will have been completed by Thursday, May 25th and an opening house will be given on the evening of that day. 06/24/05 Dr. J.W. BARNETT Dentist Over Boone's new drug store, S. Front 33-47 street, Lonoke. D.R. Boone has moved his stock of drugs to his new building and is now open for business. He invites your patronage and guarantees prompt and courteous treatment. 06/29/05 Lem Boone has been quite sick the past week but is much improved. Lem Boone, who has been quite sick with slow fever for the past three weeks, is improving. 07/13/05 L.W. Munroe and W.K. Oldham went to Searcy Saturday to join their wives who have been spending the past few weeks there. 08/17/05 Dan Boone returned this morning from Mt. Nebo, where he has been a member of a merry house party with his cousin, Miss Bessie Eagle, as hostess. 08/24/05 D.R. Boone went to Shawnee, Okla., yesterday in answer to a telegram anouncing that his daughter, Mrs. E.S. Chapline, was very ill at her home in that place. 08/31/05 Miss Pauline Couch is visiting Miss Bess Gray at Cabot. Boone Herring, of Little Rock, was the guest of Lem and Boykin Boone in this city the past week. 10/12/05 T.M. Couch, of Cabot, was the guest of his brother, W.T. Couch, the first of this week. Mrs. Herring, of Little Rock, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. P.H. Wheat, Sr., last week. 10/26/05 Mrs. D.R. Boone and Miss May Munroe went to Little Rock Monday. Miss Louise Boone visited her cousin, Miss Lillian Eagle, in the City of Roses Tuesday and Wednesday. 11/9/05 D.R. Boone was compelled last week to kill the pet deer that his children have owned since a baby fawn, because of its growing viciousness. It attacked his son, Lem, last Friday and in the efforts of the other members of the family to rescue him, it angrily rushed onto Miss Louise, knocked her down and tramped on her. Timely assistance from some men, who were near, prevented any serious injury. 12/14/05 Mrs. W.T. Couch and son, Wylie, went to Little Rock yesterday. 12/28/05 Little Misses Allie Mae Boone and Lillian Oldham went to Little Rock yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Kie Oldham. 03/22/06 L.W. Munroe was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. W.H. Eagle, in Little Rock the first of the week. Miss Ursula Herring, who has been the guest of her relatives, Daniel R. Boone and Mrs. P.H. Wheat., Sr., returned to her home in Little Rock Sunday. 11/09 Displayed a White Spike Buck in store window, killed by D.R. Boone and Joe P. Eagle. 3/30/11 Lewis Wellington Munroe died 3-25-11 at his home in the west part of town after an illness of several weeks. He was born in Cumberland County, Va. 8-29-1829. At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents David Wellington and Mahala C. Munroe to W. Tenn. near Memphis where he grew to manhood. In 1865 he located to Brownsville, Ark. Where he engaged in the mercantile business. On 2-17-1858 he married Miss. America Thompson the daughter of a prominent pioneer Baptist minister. To this union was born 9 children, 2 of whom died in infancy, the other 7 being with him at the time of death. In 1880 he moved to Lonoke. He was a member of the Baptist Church, joining in 1881. He leaves wife, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 7 daughters, 20 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Buried in Lonoke Cemetery. He had lived a long and useful life; he was an honest and upright man, a good citizen, a good neighbor, true to his friends, doing his duty as he saw it. 6/1/11 ` Mesdames H.M. Groves, of New Berne, North Carolina, and J.S. Herring, of Little Rock, are spending the week here the guests of their brother, D.R. Boone, and family and other relatives and friends. 7/13/11 Forrest City: Rev. and Mrs. Tate, 4 children and a chauffeur in a big Marmon touring car, reached here this morning from Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Tate, the daughter of the late W. Munroe of Lonoke and is a classmate of Mrs. S. B. Trapp of this city. Rev. Tate goes to Hot Springs to take charge of the First Baptist Church of that city. They will spend a few days in Lonoke with Mrs. L. W. Munroe. 9/21/11 D. R. Boone has an exhibition in his show window a White Spiked Buck that was killed by him and Joe P. Eagle. 2/8/12 D. R. Boone was elected Pres. of the Bank of Central Arkansas. 4/4/12 Mrs. E.. S. Chapline and children of Shawnee, Oklahoma are spending this week the guest of their parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Boone. 4/24/13 D. R. Boone was called to Waco, Texas yesterday morning by a telegram announcing that his son-in-law Mr. Ed Chapline was dying. 9/11/13 Miss Louise Boone accompanied Miss Hettie Dunaway, the noted elocutionist and impersonator, to Boston, Mass. Last week. 1/8/14 Wiley Couch, son of W. T. Couch, Cashier of the Central Bank of Arkansas, is in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. attending Business College to fit himself for the position of Clerk and stenographer in the Ark. Banking department. 1/29/14 Mrs. Lou M. Wheat, about. 63 years died the 23rd at the home of her brother, Mr. D. R. Boone following a paralytic stroke of a few days before. She was the widow of the late Capt. P. H. Wheat and had lived in Lonoke a number of years and was loved by all who knew her. Mrs. Wheat who was born Lou M. Boone in Hernando, Miss.. She is survived by her brother D. R. Boone, of Lonoke, and two sisters, Mrs. J. Herring of Little Rock and Mrs. H. M. Groves of New Bern, N. C.; Mrs. A. J. Allen and Mrs. J. H. Bilhiemer both of Little Rock are cousins. Buried Lonoke Cemetery. Active Pal Bearers were: W. T. Couch, Illa Wheat, Dan M. Boone, W. W. McCrary, J. A. Eagle, W. P. Fletcher, Jr., Hon. T. D. Bransford, W. P. Fletcher, W. H. Harrison, Capt. J. C. Goodrum, W. K. Oldham, Geo. Sibley, Fletcher Cox, W. H. Stout, T. M. Goodbar, W. Y. Bransford, John Beard, A. Martin, G. M. Chapline, Hays Sullivan. 2/26/14 Wylie Couch returned home Saturday from Poughkeepsie, N. Y. where he had been attending commercial college. On his return he visited Washington City, New York City, Brooklyn and other places. On March 1st he will accept the position as stenographer in the office of the State Bank Inspector John M. Davis in Little Rock. 3/5/14 The house owned by Dr. D. R. Boone, but occupied by Dr. H. O. Burlingame and wife burned Monday morning. 4/23/14 Several parties have been going hunting for wild turkeys of late, but we have heard of but few turkeys being killed by them. Mr. Couch has not been out yet, but when he goes after such game he generally brings it in. 2/26/14 5/714 Capt. W. D. Munroe left Saturday for Jacksonville, Fl. To attend the reunion. He stopped at Holly Springs, Miss. To visit a sister. 7/15/14 Dr. D/. R. Boone is in possession of one of the finest cars in Lonoke. Mr. Boone, in his old age, is taking life easy. He and the editor of this paper were reared together, being about 63 years of age, Mr. Boone probably a year older. He is a good man however. 10/15/14 Wylie Couch came here from Little Rock Saturday evening and went to the skating rink and was unlucky enough to have his pockets picked to the amount of $5.00 5/25/15 MISS COUCH'S RECITAL Miss Ledora Couch, music pupil of Miss Ruth Morrow, and who finishes both in music and the High School course this year, gave her piano graduating recital at the school auditorium, Monday night, to a packed house. She was assisted by Misses Bessie Boyd and Amelia Griffin, both of whom are 1916 graduates of the Lonoke High School. The stage had been made beautiful with potted plants, great branches of Red Rambler roses, White American Beauty roses, and a hedge of the South's most gorgeous flower---the Magnolia, bordered the stage and the handsome cups won at Pine Bluff by the Lonoke High School were given a prominent place at the back of the stage in a case,except the one won by Miss Couch in music, was placed on the piano. Two exquisite pieces of lace and linen, one on the piano and the other on the table, added the last touch for a fitting background for the girlish young women in their dainty graduating gowns. Miss Couch displayed excellent technique, a lovely touch, and the unusual artistic sense of interpretation. Her masterly handling of the difficult Spanish Rhapsody of Liszt is specially to be commended. Miss Amelia Griffin gave two delightful humorous readings which the audience enjoyed thoroughly. Miss Bessie Boyd sang most beautifully a "Dream of Love" and responded to an encore with "In the Dark, In the Dew." Miss Morrows pupils did credit to themselves, their teacher and schools. Miss Morrow has been in the school here for three years and her many admirers, pupils and friends will be glad to know that she will be here again next year. Little Misses Pauling Kelly and Grace Bell gave out the programs, an honor especially sought by Miss Morrow's younger pupils. The little girls did their work conscientiously, and not one passed into the auditorium without recieving a program. 6/13/15 W. D. Munroe is attending the U.C.V. reunion at Richmond, Virginia this week as a delegate from Camp James McIntosh. 10/14/15 Capt. W. D. Munroe who left here to attend the Confederate Reunion at Richmond, Va., returned last week. While absent, he visited with relatives in Tenn. And also made a trip to the State of Delaware. 12/23/15 Boykin Boone is home from Fayetteville, where he is attending the University, to spend the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Boone 1/06/16 The handsome residence of A. Hamberg is about completed and he will move into same in a few days. Miss Lillian Couch of Cabot, spent a few days in Lonoke the past week the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Couch and family. Miss Floy Clements, having spent the Xmas holidays in Lonoke, returned Tuesday to resume her studies at Belmont College at Nashville, Tenn. Boykin Boone, who has been spending the holidays with his parents here returned to Fayetteville to finish the term at the university. Miss Lillian Couch of Cabot spent a few days in Lonoke the guest of her Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Couch and family. Miss Ida Parish of Newport, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Couch and family during the holidays. 1/20/16 MISS BOONE ENTERTAINS In honor of the anniversary of Lee and Jackson, Miss Louise Boone was hostess to the T.C. Hindman Chapter U.D.C., the James McIntosh camp of Confederate Veterans and many invited guests on Jan. 19th. A well planned program was ably rendered. Tributes to Lee were given by Miss Pattie Griffin and Mrs. J.M. Gates following a prayer by Rev. B.B. Thomas and a few words of welcome from the chapter president Mrs. E.O. Griffin, to the honored veteran guests. Several selections by a quartette composed by Mrs. Geo. Rule Jr. and Messrs. Jno. Gatewood, Carlos Anderson and Prof. Anders were most beautifully rendered. Following this short talks on the war were given by Mr. W.H. Harrison and Rev. Thomas, both being enjoyed as were the tributes to Stonewall Jackson given by Mrs. S.A. Southall and Miss Mattie Trimble. Miss Cecil Gatewood as chairman of the program committee presided. Miss Boone was assisted by Misses Trimble and Allie Mae Boone in serving a tempting winter luncheon. The veterans present were Messrs. Blackwood, Harrison, Austin, and Miller, while the guests were Mesdames Koonce, Gates, Harrison, Rule and Misses Bessie Mae Trimble, Pattie Griffin and Margaret Barrow, Forest City. The Daughters wish most heartily to thank those who so willingly who took part on this program. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Loyd, Misses Louise Boone, Bessie Mae Trimble, Margaret Barrow of Forest City, Ethel Miller, Ledora Couch, Bessie Walt, and Messrs. Jim Boyd, Lem Boone, Exum Cobb, Ross Williams, Wiley Couch and Otto Schuck attended the Prince of Pilson at the Kempner, Little Rock, Tuesday night. 2/10/16 (Found in the list of pupils of the Lonoke School System) HIGH SCHOOL Junior Allie Mae Boone Lillian Oldham Senior Ledora Couch 2/24/16 Misses Ledora Couch and Ethel Miller, and Wylie Couch, motored over to Little Rock yesterday to see Hamlet. 4/06/16 MRS. HAMBER ENTERTAINS U.C.V. CLUB Rousing Good Time Had at Meeting Yesterday Afternoon --- Enjoyed by All Present ________ The handsome new home of Mr. and Mrs. Alph Hamberg was christened yesterday by the Veterans and Daughters this being the first entertainment given in the new home. The following interesting program was rendered. Lord's Prayer, by all present. Song, "Tenting To-night" by the chapter Welcome to Veterans, by Mrs. W.Y. Bransford. Reading, "The Loving Cow," Miss Susie Percifull. A medley of old songs, by High School Quartette, Sturgis Suggs, James Robinson, Hunter Holloway, and Joe Robinson. Reading, "Her Rival" by Miss Allie Mae Boon. Songs, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling," "Don't Take My Boy Away To Be a Soldier," by Mrs. A.C. Curtis. Story of Shiloh by the president of the Lonoke Daughters, Mrs. O.E. Griffin Talks by Mr. W.H. Harrison of the 9th Mississippi Regiment, and H.V. Brown of the 10th Mississippi Regiment, on the Battle of Shiloh, both were in this battle. Instrumental music, Miss Ledora Couch. Reading, "Entertaining the Minister," Miss Martha Rule. Song, "The World is Full of Sweetness," Mrs. A.C. Curtis. Every number of the program was good and enjoyed by everyone present. The Veterans present were J.A. Porter, H.V. Brown, W.H. Harrison, Dr. Byrd, S.V. Austin, the later being the father of Mrs.Alph Hamberg, grandmother; Walter Hamberg, father; and little Misses Pauline and Sarah Drue, daughters. Three generations of the Turentines were present, Mrs. Turentine of Carlisle, grandmother; Mrs. Geo. Rule, mother; Miss Martha Rule, daughter. Mrs. Hamberg, assisted by her daughter, Miss Julia, Misses Susie Percifull, Allie Mae Boone, Martha Rule, and Ledora Couch served ice cream and cake in the Confederate colors, while Miss Anna Wheat presided at the punch bowl. After the program and refreshments the guests made an inspection of the new house. The house is spacious, plain and comfortable. Upstairs are four bed rooms, bath, closets in every room, linen closet, halls, and an ideal sleeping porch big enough for the whole family. Downstairs the reception hall, parlor and dining room can be thrown together making this an ideal place for large crowds. MAD DOG IN LONOKE SATURDAY _______________ On April 1, the town of Lonoke was thrown into a panic when a mad dog came through the bisiness part of town biting and snapping everthing in its path. The excitement first started in the western part of town when the dog bit several other dogs. Joe Butler son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Butler was riding his wheel when the dog ran up behind him and began biting his rear wheel, boylike, he kicked at the dog and the dog grabbed him by the leg biying him twice before he could get away. The boy rode to town and gave the alarm, but everyone thought it was an April fool and no one heeded the alarm. In a little while the dog came through the town and had bitten Jim Hicks before anyone believed the dog was really mad. A posse stated in pursuit of the dog which went towards Carlisle, but when they got near the old creamery they med the section crew who were bringing a negro to town having been bitten several times on the hand. It was later found that the dog had been killed after having bitten a little girl near Carlisle. Fully a dozen were bitten by this dog. 4/13/16 Mr. and Mrs. Pat H. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. Pat H. Wheat Jr. and Miss Anna Wheat attended the Shriners Circus at Little Rock. Mr. Boone has a display of the fourth grade school work in his show window that is a credit to the pupils and teacher, Miss Tooley. 4/16/16 Exum Cobb, Lem Boone, and Wm. Bransford sre spending this week in New Orleans. W.D. MUNROE PASSES AWAY ____________ The funeral of W.D. Munroe, 86 years of age was held at the residence of Mrs. Emma Thompson Monday afternoon April 10 at three o'clock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.L. Boles and interment was at the Lonoke Cemetery* under the supervision of the Lonoke Masonic Order. (Mr. Munroe was actually buried at the Wattensaw Cemetery next to the two infant daughters of L.W. Munroe) Mr. Munroe was a brother of the late L.W. Munroe, and is survived by his sister, Miss Mollie Munroe. His death was sudden and came as a shock to his friends. He had recovered from an attack of the lagrippe and had been up and about ten days before his death. He was in Hot Springs at the time. He went down town Saturday returned to his hotel and retired in the best of spirits that night and was discovered dead next morning. Mr. Munroe saw service in the Civil War on the Southern side, was captured during the fighting and confined for some time in one of the horrible war prisons. He was a member of the local Masonic Order and K. of P. and a loyal member of the Presbyterian church. For all he carried a smile, was pleasant and big hearted and his family, friends and state are the losers in his going. Resolutions of Respect ________ Resolved, That in the death of our comrad, W.D. Munroe, this camp has lost a noble member and the community a good citizen. He was gentle and pleasant in his manners with his friends and honest with his dealing with his fellow man. He was a good soldier in the cause he loved and in answering this, his last roll call, he will be mustered in that victorious army above and enjoy everlasting peace. Committee: W.H. Harrison, E.S. Austin, J.A. Porter Honarary Pallbearers: S.V. Austin, J.A. Porter, A. Hicks, E.S. Austin, J. Deaton, J.G. Stanley. ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ AWARDS GIVEN 1916 LONOKE SCHOOL SPECIAL MEDAL D.R. Boone --- Spelling, Helen Southall, 100. 6/01/16 Miss Ledora Couch goes this week to Searcy to attend the commencement excersizes and to witness the graduation of her cousin, Miss Viola Edmondson of Des Arc. 6/08/16 Billie Boone and Joe Melton have returned from Fayetteville where they have been attending the niversity for the past year. 6/15/16 Misses Allie Mae Boone and Lillian Oldham are home from Benton, where they were several days attending a house party. Walter Hamberg has opened an office above Hamberg's store and had a good looking sign made which reads: "Walter Hamberg, Cotton Buyer" 6/22/16 Mrs. L.W. Munroe and nurse, Mrs. Lorentz, spent several days this week with her daughter, Mrs. W.K. Oldham of Pettus. 6/29/16 Mrs. L.W. Munroe spent Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Emma Thompson. Mrs. Munroe is past eighty. More than a year ago she got a fall and has been almost an invalid since, but her friends will be glad to know that she is much better and able to spend the day away from home. 7/06/16 To the Ladies of Lonoke I take this method of expressing my high appreciation fror the very courteous reception in your homes as salesman for the 1892 Aluminum Cooking Utensils --- the best ware on earth; also for the many nice orders givn me. To those I have not yet called on, I ask for the same kind consideration when I return to Lonoke Monday, July 10. Respectfully, T.M. Couch. 1892 Salesman. Alph Hamberg Jr. says his brother, Walter Hamberg, has quit playing ball because of a yellow streak and because his family objects. Walter says better a yellow than a black streak. Walter has had hard luck on the diamond, a sprained ankle, an arm broken twice, to say nothing of minor hurts are to his credit. Now since he has a wife and three babies he thinks it wise to quit playing ball before he breaks his neck. 7/13/16 The following gentlemen, Judge Holt, D.R. Boone, and S.S. Glover went to Stuttgart Tuesday to investigate some new road building in our neighborhood city. Asphalt is being put down on macademized streets and the contractors claim that it is the best road that can be built. Lonoke county has about four miles of road to build in the next few months and the commissioners are are anxious to give the very best roads possible to the people. 7/20/16 Mrs. Maude Parker of Brownsville is spending this week with her grandmother, Mrs. L. W. Munroe and attending the Chautauqua. 7/20/16 Local Druggist Talks We have now procured a preparation which we can recommend to all of our friends as being a splendid remedy for all forms of stomache and bowel trouble, indigestion, bloating, sick headache, heartburn, etc., and those suffering from being "sick at the stomach." Natol Pineapple Pepsin Compound is sold on a positive guarantee of satisfaction or money back. It is made from fresh pineapple juice and pure scale pepsin. We ask every man and woman in Lonoke and the surrounding country who has stomache trouble of any kind to call and examine this splendid medicine. D.R. Boone & Son MILLER'S ANTISEPTIC OIL KNOWN AS SNAKE OIL Will Positively Relieve Pain in Three Minutes Try it right now for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and swollen joints, pain in the head, back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc. After one application pain disappears as if by magic. A never failing remedy used internally and externally for Coughs, Colds, Croup, Sore Throat, Diptheria, and Tonsillitis The Oli is conceded to be the most penetrating remedy known. Its prompt and immediate effect in relieving pain is due to the fact that it penetrates to the effected parts at once. As an illustration, pur Ten Drops on the thickest piece of sole leather and it will penetrate this substance through and through in three minutes. Accept no substitute, This great Oli is golden rod color only. Every bottle gauranteed, 25c and 50c a bottle, or money refunded. D.R. Boone & Son Lonoke, Ark. 7/27/16 MIss Ledora Couch will give a house party next week, and the following young ladies will be members of the party: Misses Mamie and Viola Edmundson of Des Arc, Ann Brown of Camden, Bessie Walt of Kerr, and Ethel Miller and Julia Hamberg of this city. Quit a number of parties and outings are being planned in honor of the young ladies. Misses Louise and Allie Mae Boone left yesterday for Ronoke, Virginia, where they will spend the remainder of the summer at their aunt's summer cottage at Salem Springs. Miss Lillian Oldham will join her cousins later. 8/03/16 Misses Ledora Couch, Ethell Miller, Bessie Walt, and Julia Hamberg, chaparoned by Mrs. H.V. Benton, spent Monday night at Ft. Roots, and had the best time of their lives. The young ladies had dinner with the soldier boys and found no complaint to make against the way Uncle Sam feeds his soldiers. Miss Ledora Couch recieved a telegram from Miss Ann Brown Tuesday, saying that she will be unable to be a member of the Miss Couch's house party on account of the illness of her mother. W.T. Couch, Tom Beard, Ed Eagle, Walter High, and J.H. Melton witnessed the ball game in Little Rock Monday. 8\10\16 More Locals The following young people enjoyed a moonlight picnic an swim at Old River. Friday evening, Misses Violet Edmundson, Des Arc; Ann Brown, Camden; Elsie Bufford, Forrest City; Reba Alexander, Little Rock; and Ledora Couch, Julia Hamberg, and Bessie Mae Trimble, Messrs. Wylie Couch, Exum Cobb, Lem and Boykin Boone and Joe Melon. Returning the party enjoyed supper with Miss Ledora Couch after which dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Monday evening Miss Julia Hamberg entertained with a dinner dance. Those present were Misses Ann Brown, Camden; Violet Edmundson, Des Arc; Bessie Walt, Kerr; Elsie Buford, Forrest City; Bessie Rogosky, Ellen Norwood, Little Rock; Pearot, Texas; Ledora Couch, Bessie Mae Trimble, Bessie Walker, Ethel Miller, Julia Hamberg, and Messrs. Exum Cobb, Joe Melton, William Bransford, Ralph Koonce, Wylie Couch, Lem Boone, Bill Boone, Alph Hamberg, Ragan, Ralph and Jay Hill, Little Rock; Charles James, Edwin Hamberg and Henson Woff, Fort Logan H. Roots. Messrs. and Mesdames Neil Fletcher and Walter Hamberg were chaperons. 8/17/16 Mesdames Boone and Street Miss Helen Street and Bill Boone motored to Pettus Tuesday eve. and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Oldham. 8/31/16 AN ENJOYABLE TIME ---------------- Mr. and Mrs. Ben Borden entertained with a swimming party at Camp George on Old River last Thursday. Swimming was enjoyed until late in the afternoon when supper was spread. The party was compelled by the heavy rain to return earlier than expected. Those present were: Misses Floy Clements, Bessie Walker, Lucy Goodrum, Julia Hamberg, Bessie Walt, Pfeiffer, Little Rock, Kavanaugh Oldham, Bryan Eagle, Dan Boone, Bill Boone, Wm. Bransford, Phillip Pfeiffer, Little Rock, Mesdames Boone, Oldham, Borden, Mr. and Mrs. B. Borden. 9/07/16 Ledora Couch mentioned as bridesmaid in the marriage Bessie Mae Trimble to Clement Tyson Goode. Lem Boone and Boykin Boone mentioned as groomsmen. Billie Hamberg as ring bearer and Pauline Hamberg as flower girl. Miss Bessie Boyd is spending a few days in Hot Springs the guest of Mrs. C.F.J. Tate and family. 9/28/16 Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wheat have moved into the King Bungalow. Miss Ledora Couch leave Monday for Boston where she will study music. Mrs. Walter hamberg and Miss Ledora Couch were visitors to Little Rock Tuesday. 11/02/16 Tanlac Week _________________________ THIS IS TANLAC WEEK- And over Eight Thousand Tanlac Stores will join in celebrating the second anniversery of its wonderful sale. ---Fame of celebrated medicine spreads over whole nation like a great tidal wave and it is now sold from coast to coast. D.R. BOONE & SON Has Ordered and Sold Since May 5, 1916 516 Bottles Tanlac is sold in Lonoke exclusively by D.R. Boone & Son For the serious diseases that attack the kidney, Prickly Ash Bitters is an unfailing remedy. Relieves backache, swelling of feet and persistant headaches. --- symptoms which indicate kidney trouble. --- D.R. Boone & Son, Special Agents. AMERICANS ABOARD BRITISH SHIP SUNK ONLY 34 MEMBERS OF CREW OF 104 HAVE BEEN PICKED UP AND LANDED Mrs. L.W. Munroe returned from a visit to Hot Springs Monday. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Tate. Wylie Couch has rented the Clements building formerly occupied by Wellborn, the cleaner, and shortly will have a full line of Dodge cars. 11/23/16 Geo Rule, Walter Hamberg and J.E. Tull are numbered among the new Ford owners. W.T. Couch, J.H. Melton, Frank Coats and Fee Whitfield spent Tuesday evening at Bearskin Lake the guests of George Sellars and family. A fish supper was served by the host and an enjoyable time was had. The following parties have bought new Dodge cars: Jno. C. Bradford, J.T. Boyd, G.E. Irvin, G.W. Sullivan, Mrs. H.M. Southall. The Dodge is one of the handsomest and considered one of the best cars on the market at the price which is $830.00 at Lonoke, Ark. Wylie P. Couch is agent for Lonoke county and after January 1st will give his whole time to looking after sales. 12/5/18 Lem Boone who has been in the Officer's Training School at Camp Gordon, received his discharge and is at home to the delight of his family and many friends. 12/14/16 A coated tongue, foul breath and clogged condition in the bowels suggests the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. It is just suited for such ailments. D.R. Boone & Son, Special Agents 12/21/16 The kidneys ache when they are overworked and the trouble gets serious unless promptly removed. Prickly Ash Bitters is a rfeliable kidney tonic and bowel regulator. D.R. Boone & Son, special agents. Happiness is another name for perfect health. Use Prickly Ash Bitters and be happy. It keeps the vital organs healthy and well regulated. D.R. Boone & Son, special agents. 12/28/16 Misses Miller, Couch, L. Boone and Ralph Koonce attended the P.I.E. dance in Little Rock Christmas night. We have all the books used in the country schools having just received a big shipment. D.R. Boone & Son, special agents. Mrs. Walter Hamberg is entertaining this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Dolph Hamberg, who is here from Gentry, Ark., and also in honor of Misses Couch and Miller. 2/19/20 The home of Mrs. Thomas Lafferty on South Broadway was beautifully decorated in flowers, palms, and Southern Smilax for the wedding at 9 o'clock last night of Miss Mable Marie Lafferty to Daniel Munroe Boone. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends by Bishop Morris, assisted be Monsignor Tobin. Prof. Mitchell's Orchestra played the wedding march and a short program of wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother Russel Lafferty, wore a lovely gown of white georgette embroidered in silver. Her tulle wed was held in place by a coronet of lace and orange blossoms and she wore a necklace of pearls, a family heirloom. Her bouquette was a shower of orchids and lillies of the valley. Mrs. Rose Lafferty was her sister's maid of honor and was charming in a gown of orchid taffeta made with a lace trane and embroidered in French flowers Mrs. May Thompson as bridesmaid was attractively gowned in orchid taffeta trimmed in silver. They both carried large showers of bouquettes of American Beauty sweet peas. Little Miss Lois Shannon was flower girl and was dressed in a frock of white organdie with pink ribbons. She scattered rose petals in the path of the bride from a decorated basket. Master Everett Harris, Jr., carried the ring on a satin pillow. George Mallory served the groom as best man. The place of ceremony was banked in palms interspersed with lighted tappers and an aisle was formed from the stair to the altar with tall wicker baskets filled with calla lilies with a canopy overhead of Southern smmax and tulle bows. Following the ceremony there was a reception and the guests were received by the wedding party, Mrs. Thomas Lafferty, mother of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Ratcliffe Boone of Lonoke, parents of the groom. In the dining room a wedding cake occupied the center of the table surrounded by white tapers of silver in silver holders tied with tulle. Quantities of American Beauty sweep peas were arranged on the mantle and in the room. The cake was cut by the bride, who used a silver knife her great-great grandmother used to cut her wedding cake. Assisting in serving the cake were: Mrs. Tarleton Phillips and Mrs. Clifton Brack. Mrs Earl Bowman was in charge of the bride's book. Mr. and Mrs. Boone left last night for a wedding trip to Florida and will be at home on their return in this city. The bride wore a traveling costume of dark blue tricotine with a taffeta hat to match. She is the second daughter of Mrs. Thomas Laffery and is a beautiful and popular girl, and an active member of the Junior League. The groom is connected with the England Loan and Trust Company. Among the out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. James P. Boyd of Stuttgart; Mrs. L.W. Boone, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Boone, Kavanough Oldham and Mrs. Ben Borden of Lonoke; Charles Conway, Mrs. Adam Offenhauser, Mrs. Pede Morgan, Mrs. Thomas F. Booker, Mrs. Homer Carpenter of Texarkana; Mrs. J.F. Murphy of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy of Fall City Iowa; Mrs. B.F. Boyle and Hal Boyle of Ottowa, Ill., and Mrs. Lucien Hamsoor of Hot Springs ---Gazette, Thursday Feb. 12. Mr. Boone is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Boone of this city, where he was born and reared. His many friends here join us in extending congratulations. 3/11/20 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boone of Little Rock came out Saturday afternoon and spent Sunday in Lonoke the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Boone have just returned from a few weeks wedding tour spent in Florida and other points 03/18/20 Mrs. America Munroe At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Thompson, at Monday morning at 5:00 Mrs. America Thompson Munroe passed away at the advanced age of eighty-four years two months and thirteen days. Mrs. Munroe whose maiden name was Miss America Thompson, daughter of Wm. Thompson a prominent pioneer citizen of Prairie, now Lonoke County and Baptist minister, was born in Fayette County, Tn., January 2, 1836. On February 17, 1858 she was married to L.W. Munroe of Brownsville, where they made their home until 1881when they moved to Lonoke. Mr. Munroe preceeded her to the great beyond on March 25, 1911. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom survive her. The funeral services were held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Thompson, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. B.L. Ayers, pastor of the Baptist Church and Dr. J.F. Ross, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. The home was filled to overflowing with friends of the deceased and family. The body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Lonoke cemetery surrounded by a host of relatives and friends. Many beautiful floral offerings were made by friends both here and elsewhere. In the death of Mrs. Munroe the home has lost a loving mother and grandmother, the county a woman was loved by everyone for the deeds of kindness and love scattered through her life. She was a lifelong and devoted member of the Baptist church and while for the past few years the infirmaties of age would not allow her to attend services, her time was devoted to doing those things that she could do towards helping scatter the gospel and aid the church. The active pallbearers were: Messrs. Dan M. Boone, French Eagle, David Tate, Kavanaugh Oldham, Lem Boone, Wellington Tate, Claude Holloway, and Ben Borden. Honorary: Messrs. W.P. Fletcher, Jr., W.Y. Bransford, R.S. Boyd, J.J. Doyne, W.T. Couch, A.G. Apple, Robert Bradford, and Geo. Rule, Jr. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. W.H. Eagle of Little Rock, Mrs. A.M. Parker of New Orleans, La., Mrs. C.F.J. Tate and Mrs. H.L. Elcan of Hot Springs, and Mrs. W.K. Oldham, Mrs. D.R. Boone and Mrs. Emma Thompson of Lonoke, and by twenty one grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 8/25/21 Walter Hamberg, who is rusticating in the Valley of Vapors for two weeks, came home the last of the week to look after the business of Hamberg Bros., and prepare his ad for this issue of the Democrat. 9/1/21 Mr. and Mrs. Lem Boone and son, Lem Jr., were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Couch in El Dorado. 9/29/21 Big Ben $3.75 Baby Ben $3.75 On Sale at BOONE & SON'S DRUG STORE 10/27/21 Mr. Lem Boone, of the D.R. Boone Drug Store, was a visitor to the Sate Capitol Wednesday. 11/10/21 Coach Abraham's knowledge of football is rapidly improving the playing of our boys. His lectures on fair play are staying with them too, as Pine Bluff, DeWitt, and Cotton Plant are loud in their praise relative to the way we treat them. 11/24/21 Mr. James Abraham is spending the Xmas holidays in Arkadelphia with home folks and friends. Tanlac has the largest sale of any medicine in the world. There's a reason. D.R. Boone & Son, Druggists, Lonoke, Arkansas 12/15/21 Mr. and Mrs Lem Boone and Miss Allie Mae Boone were Little Rock visitors Wednesday. Practical Christmas Gifts In making your Christmas gifts this year, they should be practical. We have a complete line of Toilet Articles, Brushes, Combs, Stationery, and many other articles of value. Before making your selection, let us show you are line. A Merry Christmas to all. D.R. Boone & Son 12/29/21 Coach Abraham who for the past few days has been confined to his bed with a severe cold is able to be back in school this week. 5/11/22 If you are all run down, weak and nervous and feel out of sorts with everything and everybody, get back in line by taking Tanlac. D.R. Boone & Son, Druggists, Lonoke, Arkansas. Thousands of people who had lost hope of ever being well again have been restored to health and happiness by Tanlac. Dr.R. Boone & Son, Druggists, Lonoke Mr. Dan'l was driving about on the street last Monday and shaking hands with his many friends who were glad to see him out after weeks of confinement to his room due to an accident last winter resulting in a boken bone in his leg. LOST - A ladies pocketbook somewhere between Boone's Drug store and Glover's Hardware store. There was some four of five dollars and one package of black floss in it. If the finder will leave the above articles at the Democrat office, it will very much be appreciated. Mrs. J.B. Winfree 8/10/22 Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Lem Boone a fine son on the 6th. Mother and babe are doing nicely. 8/17/22 Mr. Lem Boone spent teusday in the City of Roses. Miss Lillian Oldham of Pettus spent Monday in Lonoke with her aunt, Mrs. D.R. Boone. 9/7/22 Mr. James Abraham of Arkadelphia arrived in Lonoke Saturday to act as coach in the High School for this term. 9/21/22 Dr. C.F.J. Tate, of Atlanta, Ga., was the guest og Mr. and N] Mrs. D.R. Boone the later part of last week. Major L.W. Munroe, Lonoke's banker, left Wednesday last, on a visit to Hickory Withe, Tennessee, to be absent about a week. Mr. L.W. Munroe has two farms in the hills and one in the Redwoods for rent. Recital given by pupils of Mrs. Lem Boone and Miss Boone greatly enjoyed Last tuesday evening at 8:00 at the High School Auditorium Mrs. Lem Boone and Miss Allie Mae Boone presented their pupils in a music and expression recital. For the occasion the stage was beautifully decorated in roses and cut flowers. The program was splendidly given. After the program Regina Tull and Hays Sullivan Jr. were presented with medals by Miss Allie Mae Boone for having the best lessons in expression. A large crowd was present and each pupil showed much ability in the art of music and expression. FORMER LONOKE MAN HEARS MRS. BOONE OVER RADIO WMC The following letter is from our friend, Frank H. Smith, of Barnes, Kansas, formerly of this place. He never forgets the Democrat which makes us feel mighty good. Mr. Smith also heard Mrs. Boone play over the radio from station WMC Feb. 28. We think everybody was listening in that night, at least we hope so. FORMER LONOKE GIRL ENJOYS RADIO PROGRAM BROADCAST BY MRS. LEDORA C. BOONE. Mrs. O.H. Howell of Junction City, Kansas, formerly Miss Hattie Parker, of this place, writes us a letter in which she says: "I heard the radio concert that was broadcast from station WMC Memphis, Tenn., Saturday night, Feb. 28th, and it certainly did sound good to hear someone from my home town. The whole program was real good and Mrs. Boone's playing couldn't be beat." SENIORS ENJOY CLASS DAY Class Day was held last tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O.A. McCall on South Front St. for the seniors and invited guests. For the occasion the entire house was decorated in the senior colors. The class prophecy was given by Miss Minnie Eagle, the class poem by Miss Pauline Kelly, the class history by Miss Cecil Jackson, the class favors by Jake Glover, and the class will by Joe Bransford. Punch was served throughout the afternoon. The seniors presented the teachers with gifts for their faithful service throughout the year. Miss Allie Mae Boone who directed their play, "Much Ado About Betty" was presented with a fifty dollar gold piece. 6/7/23 The memory of William Boykin Boone, of Lonoke, one of the 29 former students of the University of Arkansas who gave up their lives in defense of their country during the World War, was perpetuated by a tablet dedicated to them Wednesday June 6, at the University of Arkansas. The dedication services, which were in the hands of Col. Hill Carrith, of Little Rock, made an impressive portion of the regular commencement excersizes. The memorial is a great bronze tablet upon which the names of the 29 departed heroes are raised. The tablet, a massive piece of bronze weighing 250 pounds, was set in a great boulder of native lomestone, and was placed in the midst of a grove of large oak trees on a prominent part of the campus. Shrubbery and other aids to the natural beauty of the University campus will be used in making the spot one which will do genuine honor to the departed heroes. The entire cadet battalion of the University of Arkansas Reserve Office Training Corps took an active part in the ceremony which was closed by the presentation of commissions to the graduating members of the R.O.T.C. battalion. 6/14/23 After a long illnes Dr. D.R. Boone the pioneer druggist of Lonoke died at his home, Saturday at 6:30 pm. Dr. Boone had a large circle of friends and was well known in business and civic circles throughout the State. He came to Lonoke from Mississippi over forty years ago and opened a drug store in a small wooden building that stood on the site of where the Bank of Central Arkansas now stands. Soon after he married Miss Mattie M. Munroe, of Brownsville, and later built the brick building which is now the location of the Boone and Son's Drug Store. At the time of his death he was president of the Bank of Central Arkansas; president of the board of education and president of Boone and Son, druggists. The deceased was 68 years of age and had a host of friends iin this section, many of whom he befriended in the early days and ministered to their wants when doctors were not so plentiful as at present and when money was scarce in this section. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie M. Boone; three daughters, Mrs. Ula Chaplin, of Oklahoma City, Mrs. James Boyd, of St. Louis, and Miss Allie Mae Boone, of Lonoke; two sons, Lem Boone, who was associated with his father in the drug business here, and Dan M. Boone, vice-president of the England National Bank, of Little Rock. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the residence, the Rev. R.A. Eddleman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member, officiating. A large number of people attended the funeral and not only was the large residence filled with relatives and friends, but the lawn contained more than a hundred people who had come to pay their last respects to the deceased. Many floral offerings gave evidence of the sincere friendship and esteem in which the deceased was held in the minds of his neighbors and acquaintances. A long line of automobiles followed the remains to Lonoke Cemetery, which were the last earthly resting place of one of Lonoke's loyal citizens and a friend to the needy. 4/8/26 Prominent young druggist elected mayor of Lonoke. The city election, which took place here Tuesday, went off very quietly a vote of only 280 votes being cast. Mr. Lem Boone was elected mayor leading his opponent 17 votes. Mr. Boone has the distinction of being the youngest mayor ever elected in the town of Lonoke. He is a very prominent young citizen, having been in the drug business since 1914 and manager of Boone’s Drug Store since the death of his father, the late D. R. Boone in 1923. He is very reliable and Christian gentleman ND Lonoke Should be proud to turn the important office of mayor over to him for the ensuing term. 4/22/26 Report on the condition of the Central Bank of Arkansas------ W. T. Couch 4/29/26 The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Boone of this place was a profusion of Spring loveliness Thursday night of last week when they entertained with a Bridge party 5/13/26 Mr. W. T. Couch and Mr. T. E. Benton are spending a few days in Shreveport, La., the guest of Mr. Wiley Couch, who has been seriously ill for the past few weeks. 7/15/26 Mr. T. M. Couch of Little Rock spent Tuesday here the guest of his brother Hon. W. T. Couch. 8/5/26 Mrs. W. T. Couch and daughter, Mrs. Ledora C. Boone and three children, Lem Jr., Billy and Peggy Jeanne accompanied by little Miss Regina Tull left Monday morning for Eureka Springs where they will spend 2 weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamberg who are Summering there. They were accompanied by Mr. Wylie Couch as far as Searcy. 10/7/26 Mr. W. T. Couch and Mr. W. W. McCrary left Monday for St. Louis, Mo. To attend the 3rd game of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees. 10/23/26 Mrs. D. R. Boone has renewed her subscription for the Democrat for another year. She also paid the same for Mrs. G. F. Hall of Oklahoma City, Ok. 11/18/26 A party from Lonoke consisting of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bransford, Mr. and Mrs. John Bransford, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Boone, and Mr. and Mrs. James B. Abraham motored to Little Rock Saturday and attended the performance put on at the high school auditorium by Will Rogers, the world’s greatest cowboy comedian. They report him as being just as witty as he’s advertised.