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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
METHODISTS MAY UNITE.
North and South Churches of Eu-
reka Springs Seek TO Combine.

Eureka Springs, Oct. 3i-An ef-
fort is being made to unite the
Methodist Episcopal church and
the Methodist Episcopal church,
South, Of this city. Both pastors
are highly in favor of the plan and
many of the members Of both
churches are willing to unite. ri
speaking of the matter, Rev. S. b.
Williams of the Methodist EpS-
copal church said; Both Rev J.
l.. Bryant of the South church aud
myself are very anxious for the
union. Under the present condi-
tions neither church has mem
bership sufficiently large enough 10
properly support a pastor My
church will not exceed 50 and
Brother Bryants congregation will
not exceed i25 members. There Is
really no difference in OR dor
trinal belief and practically no diff
ference in church poliIy The is
sue that divided the church has
been settled, and there is, in fact,
nothing between us now. | he
only question which seems to both
er the membership is as to When
conference they will affiliate with.
This can be arranged to The salts
faction of all, thinS. by making
the united churches a federated
church, which will at one time
have the Methodist Episcopal
church, South conference send
them a pastor and at another time
have the Methodist Episcopal con-
ference send a pastor. Thus all
ternately will satisfy all and not
give rise TO the accusation that one
or the other of the conferences has
swolled all of the Methodism in
Eureka Springs. We are now hav-
ing Mayor f. o. Butt draw up the
papers by which we expect to bring
about the union"
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

lis. practically i,300,0O0,0O0 pounds
of coffee are now withheld from
The market by the pools opera
lions. The annual American con
sumption Of all grades of coffee Is
only a billion pounds.
The price of cheap coffee, the
sort consumed by the poor, will &C
up and up. Heartess men now
control il absolutely, and will con-
troll it for years.
And what are you going to dc
about it?
Representative George Norris OF
Nebraska, insurgent leader in the
house, has this remedy to offer:
Let the United States put such q
high tariff on other Brazilian pro-
ducts that they can't come in
thereby forcing Brazil to repeal its
prohibitive tax on coffee.
Norris has offered this remedy or
the floor of the house and will
make a fight for it at the next SEES
sion.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
MICHIGAN TOWNS y
"OVERCHURCHED'
State Federation of Evangelical
Churches Purposes TO Reduce
Number of Congregations
Merge Three Churches.

Detroit. Mich, Nov. 2.--To reduce
the number of congregations in the
overchurched communities of
Michigan is the principal object of
The new State Federation of Evan
geical Churches, whcih will hold
its annual meeting during the com
ing week.
Plans have already been perfect
ed for a merger of the Presbyter-
ian and Methodist societies of
Brighton, Mich, into one strong
church, and similar CONSOLE
dation is expected on the part of
the Baptist, Protestant Methodist
and Lutheran congregations, giving
the village two strong churches in
stead of five weak ones.
Brighton is but an example OF
dozens of overchurched commune
ties in Michigan where movements
have been started toward consoli-
dation.
The federation hopes to bring
the number of Protestant church
es in the state down to a ratio OF
one for every 800 population.
In many cities, towns and villages
there are now churches for each
$50 or 200 people. The consequence
is that few of them are self-sup-
porting and nearly all drag on the
mission funds of the different de-
nominations, the only apparent
reason for their struggling along
being to preserve denominational
fences. The ministers are under
paid and a great many are forced
to devote much of their time ia
side interests. II is also alleged
that, while most of the lower Mich
igan towns are overchurehed. many
towns in the upper peninsula have
no churches at ALL Some of these
churchless communities have as
many as 25 saloons.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
MATHIS CONVICTED:
CASE IS APPEALED
Texarkana ChirOpractic Given
Minimum Fine of SIS by City
Judge-Case May Go to
u. s. Court.

Texarkana, Nov. DIR. R. E.
Mathis, chiropractic, was this
morning adjudged guilty of violat-
ing the laws of Arkansas by prac-
ticing medicine without license,
City Judge Weeks imposing the
minimum fine of S25. Attorney
Louis Joseph conducted the defense
of DR.. Mathis, who was prosecuted
by City Attorney Celia, assisted by
his law partner, Representative
John f. Sims. Attorney Joseph an
nounced the case would be appeal
ed to the Circuit court, the prob
abilities being that it will finally
find its was into the Supreme
court of the United States.
This is the third time DR.. Mathis
has been tried in Texarkana for
practicing without license, the
former charge being prosecuted
before Justice of the Peace Vinson
the first hearing ending in a mis-
trial and the second In an acqulttal
The defense claims that the Ar
kansas statute does not apply to
members of Or. Mathis profession
in that chiropractics make no use
of therapeutics in treating bodily
ills Of their patients.
The diligence with which DR.
Mathis has been repeatedly prose-
cuted has caused considerable
comment, and a number of people
have not hesitated to criticise
what they term the persecution
of Mathis"
Judge Weeks intimates that the
law does not meet his appreciation
but al the same time holds there
lis no doubt that the statute covers
the offense charged against DR.
Mathis and that he is guilty Of
practicing medicine without Ii
cense, according to the provisions
of the law.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
LITTLE EARL TO
THE PENITENIIARY
Negro Baby" Is Found to Weigh
$50 Pounds and TO Measure )
Feet S14 Inches in Height, and
80 Inches in Chest

Little Rock, Nov L. Despite the
efforts Of several northern news
papers to have Earl Gilchrist af-
Ter having been sentenced to be
hanged for the murder Of Will
Longley, set scot free, the negro
was yesterday taken to the peni-
Tertiary by Sheriff Burt L. Rob-
erts, to begin his sentence of Is
years. The negro, on his way to
the penitentiary, expressed salts
faction at being released from the
Jail and taken for an airing.
When he was measured and
weighed at the penitentiary yester-
day morning, he weighed $50
pounds and measured feet Sh
inches in his stockings, His chest
measured 38 inches around and he
wears No. 8 shoes.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
A Household Medicine

That Stops coughs quickly and
cures colds is Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Mrs. Anna palzer
1926 Jefferson St., SO. Omaha, Neb.,
says. Il can recommend Foley S
Honey and Tar Compound as a
sure cure for coughs and colds. 1t
cured my daughter of a bad cold
and my neighbor, Mrs. Benson,
cured herself and her whole family
with Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Everyone in our neighbor-
hood speaks highly of it." For sale
by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
4 Maii Carriers Load

Seems heavier when he has a weak
PACK and kidney trouble. Fred
nueiren, mail carrier at Atchison.
has says: Il have been bothered
Win kidney and bladder trouble
ana mad a severe pain across nv
Yafk. Whenever / carried 4 heavy
load of mail my kidney trouble in
CREASED. some time aeo I started
taxing tuieNs Kidney pills and
since taking them J have gotten en-
NftiN md ~ All nIy kidney trouble
ana tni ~ sound as ever Nor
sails hs I'll dealers,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
SEE HOPF In CORN CLUBS
.OklahOman Says Polk County Needs
Improved Methods in
Farming.
Custer, Ok, Oct. "a, 1911.
To the Editor of The Star:

Custer, Ok, Oct. "a, 1911.
To the Editor of The Star:
Dear Strive are enclosing 81
to pay for The Star to our address.
We are so glad to get this paper, as
it is just like getting a letter from
home. We have been in Oklahoma
for almost three years. enduring
this wind and sand, and feel as if
it would be a great relief to be
where the climate is fine and no
sand to fill our eyes, and to look at
the beautiful scenery old Polk
affords and also get a cool, refresh
ing drink from her clear. sparkling
streams, as we are tired Of gyp.
Land here is high, but as to farm
ing, one acre of Folks land is worth
two here. We have a good system
Of farming here, and if the people
lof Polk county will awaken to the
better system, which | believe they
are, from the report of the corn
club, that it will be the garden spot
lof the west. because Mother Ma
ture has provided her with a good
soil, plenty of moisture and a good
climate. She has also provided her
with plenty Of fuel, SO that one need
not depend on the coal fields to be
supplied with the needed heat to
drive out the cold. | am truly glad
that agriculture has found its way
into the public schools of Polk
county, as there is no better way to
awaken an interest to the better
systems than through the hearts Of
The children. In conclusion, will
say to our friends to hold fast what
you have and be content with well
doing, and add to the little bit you
have, for rolling stone gathers no
moss.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

II is said that for horses the hard.
est road out of London is the most
level one. There are no hills to climb
and descend, and the tired horse has
no chance to rest one set of muscles
while another works Monotony pro-
duces fatigue; and because this par.
tieular road is one dead. monotonous
level more horses die on 1t than on
any ether leading out OF London
Paul w, Goldsbury in the Atlantic.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
EATS WHAT He LIKES
after TAKING FREE SAMpL r

constipation, biliousness. heaaaoh
on the stomach and similar oor,, gas
A bottle can be had at any dr,d plalnts.
for fifty cents or a dollar but If W. US store
to make q test of it first send vow wish
dress fs 70 DR. ,, Caldwell d.,1a and he win supply
address. You will soon admit that your
have found something to replace you
eathartics breath perfumes ana Salts
temporary reliefs Syrup Pepsin win o t,,sr
you permanently. cure
DR. cald dS IL does not feel that the
cation. He has specialized in sto,n ooil-
liver and bowel diseases for over fealh.
years and will be pleased to give ao Ky
reader any advice on the subject frae
of charge. All are welcome ia ut Ire
him. Whether for the medical .S,ilIe
or the free sample address him re ne
w. B. Caldwell. 54l Caldwell builainrr
Monticello, Ill. &
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

It win be welcome news to dyspeptics
to learn of a remedy that. in the opinion
of thousands. is an absolute cure for in
digestion and all forms of stomach trou-
bic, and, better still. it is guaranteed TO
do so. The remedy is DR.. Caldwell s
Syrup Pepsin.
We all know the value of pure pepsin
in indigestion, and add to this some ex-
ceptlonal laxative ingredients and you
have a truly wonderful remedy. Mr.. 7,
w. Worthy of Forsythe, Ga, got to the
point where he could not even eat or d.
gest vegetables and after many years Of
seeking he found the cure in DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin Mr. Rudy Kasner OF
Moline, H.. was in the same bad pre-
dicament with his stomach, took Syrup
Pepsin and is now cured. Hundreds of
others would gladly testify.
It is a guaranteed cure for indigestion,
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

The man who accepts calamity
when It hits him as so much necessary
medicine administered for his own
good, and makes no ugly face when
swallowing defeat. even II he admits
u Is not to be classed as a pessimist
such man Is far ahead Of the optim-
!ss who insists he never had anything
handed him and fools himself as he
often does others.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09
Germs Spread Skin

Eczema, Psoriasis aud other skin
troubles are caused by sa@<.sssz Of
Eefniz at work IN the skin. Unless
these germs are promptly destroy ed
they rapidly multiply. anawinE their
way deep into the sensitive tissue.
This Is what causes that awfni itch.
ana what seemed q. mere rash
may grow worse ard develop into 4
ioAtheome and torturinn skin alseass
With ttB years O. misery
ttont take any chaneesi Destroy fhe
Fnfus 81 the beginning II Inc trouble
*ftA tnt< eoothfnE and cleansing wash.
f+< = ~ Presentation Tor Eczema
80 bottie NiA prove this ~ you
Davis Drug c
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

We have had experience with many
remedies for skin trouble bat have
those from d. II. u. praserlnticn. In
slant relief from the very hrst apple
cation.
We are so confident that u. ID r..
VIII reach your ease that IL will cott
you nothing II the very arst sstif 80.
bottle fails 10 make coed every claim.
II YOU have si1in trouble 81 an4
kind We certainly advise you "a drop
IN and InFeEfIsafa the merits - II If
y. anyway. We know that d. d. Ia
win help soa.
{. Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

After the sermon on Sunday morn
Ing the rector welcomed and shook
hands with young German. And
are you regular communicant7-
said the rector. Yes" said the Ger.
man, 4 take the 745 avery morning. :
-I1ppincotts
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

For Sale--ii0 acres good farm and
stock ranch in Polk county, Ark.
i40a bottom. i50a cleared, 300a
fenced. plenty of water. some fruit
trees. - miles to railroad town.
Address, ]. T. Zeieler. Huron, 5. u.
IL. +. u. No. !. 1872
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

J. i. Parker. 202i No. 10th St. Fl
Smith. Ark. says that ne had taken
mans kinds Of kidney medicine
hui did not get better until he took
foies Kidney pills. Na matter hoss
long yon have had kidney trouble
fou viii end quick and permanent
leneiif by the use If Foley kidna.
pills. Start taxing them now. For
sale b al druggists.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1911-11-09

Truly yours,
A. b. Colley.
Custer, Ok, Route 4.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
An Erratic Wooer.

The case where Camden young man,
giving the name of Edwards. who had
wooed and won fair maiden of Beverly
by the name of Miss Mary Bintliff, and
who failed to put in an appearance on the
date set for the wedding, will no doubt be
remembered by many of our readers.
Since that time Mr.. Edwards has taken
to himself helpmate, and it is said the
wedding took place only few days ago.
But these days have not been DAYS of
bliss for the bride. for shortly after the
knot was tied she heard rumors to the
effect that her husband had another wife.
This caused her to become hysterical and
Thursday evening she confronted her hus-
band with the report, and drank laudanum
In his presence.
At the Cooper hospital, Mrs. Edwards
said her husband did not love her any
more. Edwards hurried to his wife's bed
side and seemed greatly relieved when be
was told his bride would recover. He in.
formed the physician that his wife had
been laboring under the delusion that he
did not care for her.
Both Edwards and a sister denied the
truth of the report that he had been mar.
ried before. Edwards said that this re-
port had been circulated by person who
was trying to cause trouble between him.
self and his wife.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Moorestown.


The engagement has been announced Of
Mabel w., daughter of Mrs. William s.
Darnell, and George Duglass Connolly, an
attorney. both of Moorestown.
In the Friends meeting house at Moores.
town, on Tuesday, May 3Oth, will occur
the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Bell
Richie, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth R.
Richie, of that place, and Francis Richards
Taylor, of West Chester, Pa.
There are only two exceptions to clos
ing movement that has been agreed upon
at Moorestown, where the merchants will
suspend business and close their stores
each Wednesday afternoon during the
next three months. beginning In June.
Charles H. K. Haines and Harry c.
Middleton. Jr., of this place, were over
two days in going by motorboat from At
lantic City to Beach Haven, usually a five
hour trip. They ran aground on bar,
which detained them for over five hours.
and were blown out of their course on the
bay by heavy northeast wind, and lost
their bearings In the darkness. Their only
food for day consisted of raw oysters
dug from nearby beds, which they opened
with a monkey wrench and screwdrfyer.
Bleaching their boat at night they made
their way for over a mile over the salt
meadows with water up to their knees to
fisherman's hut where they were given
food and the key to an abandoned cabin,
where they spent the night. To cap the
climax, their motorboat, which had been
tied too short, tilted during the night on
the low tide, and with the incoming tide
filled and sank, and it was not until the
following low tide that she could be raised
and taken In tow by a passing garvey to
Beach Haven, where the men were met by
rejoicing relatives, who had given them
I'M for lost
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Beverly.

With the sewer system along Van
Solver street, Beverly, nearly completed,
Councilman Lee, of the street committee,
has notified council that all the $500 thus
far spent on this improvement, is wasted.
Cold weather caused the cement work to
crumble, and extra expense will be in
CURED in tearing it out. The committee
made no agreement with the contractors
to guarantee the work.
Constable Thomas Holland was COM
PEELED to enter Bethel A, M. E. church
during the progress of spirited service
Wednesday night and arrest Ida James,
who was praying around the altar Ac-
cording to the testimony, Ida James and
Julia HUMPHREYS, both about eighteen,
are in love with dashing barber, and it
was stated at the hearing that the James
girl made threats to kill her rival and was
prevented from carrying out her threats
with butcher knife only when neighbors
'interfered. Holland went to the church
and sent request to the pastor to excuse
the sister. Miss James refused to come
outside, whereupon the constable entered
the church. Persuaded by her father, the
girl signed peace bond and was released
on parole
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Appeals from Assessment.

Three appeals from assessment for taxa
tion on property in Burlington county
will be heard to-day by the State Board
of Taxation at Trenton.
Mrs. Sally s. Keen appeals from an
assessment of IS, 900 on 1912 acres of out
land in Woodland township. Mrs. Keen
claims this property is not worth more
than 81, 000
The Delaware and Atlantic Telegraph
and Telephone Company objects to the
assessment of s., 900 levied on property in
Bordentown township. The Company
claims that $3.50 is enough value to
place on this property.
Anderson s Dennis were assessed 81, 300
for ice stored in their house at Smithville.
They contend that ice In storage is not
assessable.
None of these cases were heard by the
Burlington County Board, the appeals
having been taken directly to the State
Board.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Memorial Dav.

In its Observance of Memorial day, Gen
eral A. E. Shiras Post, No. 90, G. A. R.,
of Mount Holly, will be assisted by Camp,
No. 45. Sons of Veterans, and Company
E, Third Regiment, National Guards.
Music will be furnished by the vigilant
fife and drum corps, of Camden.
On Sunday evening. May %, the above
local organizations will attend service at
st. Andrews Church. when a special SER
mon BETTING the occasion will be deliv-
cred by Rev. James Stoddard.
On Memorial day the veterans will visit
the various cemeteries and place flowers
and flags on the graves of deceased SOL
diers. Services incident to the occasion
will be held at the grave of Gen. Shiras,
In st. Andrews cemetery.
Those who will have contributions OF
flowers are requested to send them to the
post room by $50 A. M, on Tuesday, Nav
so. Clergymen and all citizens are invit-
ed to take part.
The line of march will form at Q O'Clock
and proceed out High street to RIdgway
to cemetery, to Mount Holly avenue, tC
Garden, to Cherry, to Mil, to Pine, tc
cemetery.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Columbus.

Thomas Rogers spent several days last
week at Lewisburg, Pa.
Supplies new creamery will be ready
for operation this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pope, of Borden
town, were recent visitors in town.
Miss Marion Kerlin spent last Saturday
and Sunday with relatives at Trenton.
Freebooter and Mrs. KerIin are spend
ing week at Washington, D. c., sight
seeing
Mrs. Libbie Aaronson, of Mount Holly,
is spending few days here with relatives
and friends.
High Sun Tribe No. 1872, Improved
Order of Red Men, attended services in
body at the Presbyterian church, Sunday
evening.
The Board of Education having failed
to organize at the time appointed by law.
County Superintendent Stees has per-
fected the organization by the appoint
ment of DR.. A. Il. Patterson as president,
and Rev. Peter Carly as vice president.
No better selec tion could have beeh made.
As president of the Board, DR.. Patterson
will add to its dignity, and be conserva-
lively judicious in presiding over its de-
alterations. The people may rest assured
that there will be no more unsavory flag
incidents to shame the loyal and patriotic
citizens of the community, and open def
ance OF the school law will cease forth
with. If 1t Is true, as rumored, that the
State Department has already applied dis
ciplinary methods to compel respect for
the law, the newly appointed president
can be depended upon to have the cause
for such action Immediately removed
County Superintendent Stees is entitled to
great credit for his wisdom In solving a
knotty problem by so estimable selection
for president of the Board of Education
Frank W. Bovine, who some weeks ago
acquired considerable noteriety while
president of the Board of Education by
mailing penny flag on the Georgetown
school house. has resigned from the Board.
The letter Mr.. Bovine sent to the Board of
Education did not refer to the flag incident.
1t said.
"Gentlemen:-Inasmuch as the state
superintendent of public instruction and
the school laws compel this board to be a
party to gross fraud and deception that
is now practiced on the teachers of our
schools, compelling this board to take
a portion of their now measly salaries
against their consent, depriving them not
only of their money, but, what is worse,
liberty and pursuit of their chosen
profession, this money to be paid into the
hands of irresponsible people officially, to
be invested In promotion scheme called |
the Teachers Retirement Fund" of I'M
questioned value to the promoters and the |
only one wherein the law furnishes the |
victim; a scheme so unAmerican, un-
patriotic and Notwithstanding as to be very |
obnoxious to any true born American; con-
sequently, will ask this board to accept |
my resignation as a member of this body, |
to take effect on presentation, and that 1t |
becomes a part of the minutes of this |
board, as positively refuse to be a party
20 any such bare-faced steal
Respectfully,
F. w. Bovine"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-05-16
Business Notices.

Early and late cabbage and tomato
plants for sale by G. Howard Curtis,
Water street.
rs Rhode Island Red chicks for sale.
Hatched Sunday, May 7. Kiner Bros,
Greenwood aYenne.
Rosbach's, at Pemberten, have their
usual big stock of bedding, house and
garden plants, including fine collection
of dahlis and rose plants.
Neither burglars nor fire can reach your
Valuables when they are in the vault Of
the Mount Holly Safe Deposit & Trus,
Company. 1t is fire and burglar proof
Safe deposit boxes for rent 81 and up pei
year.