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The Mena weekly star., 1912-01-11

OTIS T. WINGO of De Queen /
thorizes the announcement OF
ndidacy for Congress In the Fout
district, subject to the action OF {
Democratic primaries. \
JAMES d. SHAVER authorizes
announcement of his candidacy
the Office OF Congressman OF this
Fourth Congressional district. subj
TO the action of the Democratic b
maries
The Mena weekly star., 1912-01-11

But the "signs" are on ever
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
Anatomy Amona the Ancients.

It has been pointed out that the statues and plaques carved in stone and wood to be seen in the Gizeh mu- scum prove that the priest mumuitiers of Memphis 6.o0o years ago possessed a profound knowledge of anatomy. Science therefore. as Lockyer remarks, Is as old as art. and they have ad- vanced together. Another remarkable fact in this connection is that eXcava- lions in Italy have brought to light scores of finely finished surgical instru ments for certain operations, which are in almost every particular of form like those reinvented in modern times and used by the most advanced sur geons of today.-Harper's
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
Jane Austen ai Bath.

Bath. where the memory of lane Austen was commenlorated by the erection of q bronze bust in the pump room. was the home of the novelist for four years. She removed there from Steventon with her parents in the spring of 1S01 and resided successive ly at Sydney terrace, Green Park buildings and g Gay street. After the sale of the family effects at Steventon Jane writes to friend: "My father and mother. wisely aware of the diff cplty of finding in all Bath such a bed as their own. have resolved on taking it with them. Ali the beds. indeed, that we shall want are to be removed" " London Spectator.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
Oldest Hospital In Europe.

Perhaps the oldest hospital In Flu rope is the Hotel Dieu, in Paris, which is said to have been founded in 660 True to its device. "Medicus ct hospes.
 not only the sick. but also pilgrims and mendicants. regardless of age, sex. condition. creed or nationality. were admitted at all hours of the day and night No regulations controlled their admission or departure. It was the most important of the forty eight hos pitals which existed in Paris in 17SS and in which during that year accord ing to the report of the commission consisting of Bally. Tenon and Lavoi
 sierl 35.00O sick and poor were cared for.-Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
kinos Named John,

John I. of the eastern empire" was poisoned by servant: John " was 6eposed and had his eyes put ont; John Y. ruled only in name and lived in constant dread of assasSins: John VI was depoSed and died in prison One of the Swedish Johns was driven out of his kingdom by his subjects. and another was beittled and defeat ed at every turn. John L of France had a short and disastrous reign. and John II. WIS prisoner of the English for years. \ loug list of Johns have changed their titles when taking on kingly robes because of the SupcrSti tion that ''Jobn' ruler cannot be oth- erwise than unfortunate
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
Parcels Post Ready Jan, l.
sContipued from first page)

been endeayoring to secure the support of Congress in establishing the system and on Zone" basis the Solons agreed in the 62nd Sess- ion of Congress and incl dentaIly gave Hitchcock and his assistants colossal task with a time limit attached which Americans like they have attacked strenuously. Par cels Post stamps from Ic to SI in value are being printed and distrib- uted; Facilities for transportation of the extra burden of postal busi- ness must be provided; 800, 900 Zone maps (eaoh office has g distin- ctly different map) are to he print ed and distributed among the Post Offices of the United States but Secretary Hitchcock has been busy and in a statement to the public has declared,
 The law goes into effect Janu- ary I, 1913, and l expect and in- tend that it shall be put into operat- ion in every post office simultane- ously, for We hope to be prepared by that time, The system will not be introduced piecemeal. The plans 10 be worked out by the com mittee are numerous, stupendous when you consider the short time allowed fur preparation. For eX- ample, wagons must be provided for the delivery of the goods. The ones now in use on the rural rout- es are usually two wheeled jump CTS which will not be large enough to carry the increased mail Ham pers must be provided We e>- pect to use motor cars as extensive ly as possible in the system.
 So after January Ist when you step into the Post Office you may See one of the 5oo,ooo zone maps hanging for your inspection. Ii You inquire for rates or q certain package to a certain place you will ind the following rate card at your disposal
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05
FORGIVENESS.

T can forgive, but cannot for get, is onIy one way of saving, q will not forgive" A forgiveness ought to be Ike cancelled note, torn In two and burned up, so that it can never be shown against a :. man. There is an ugiy kind of forgiveness Tn the wor. r.d-a kind of hedgehog forgiveness shot out like quiils.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-12-05

a neel and steel can make connect ions, parcel, up to II pounds and conforming 10 sensible rules of lae department is sent on its way,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

L. N. TIME TABLE.
North Bound Local
Knoxville 100 q m. 1885 p. m.
BEREA 1:04 D. m. 1862 .. m.
Cincinnati $50 p. m. 7:45 .. N.
South Bound Local
Cincinnati $50 O. IN. Sis p. m.
BEREA 1894 p. m. 1888 q. IN.
Knoxville s:55 p. m. s:6e .. N.
Express Trains
Stop to take ON and let off passeu-
gers from beyond Dayton. o.. or from
Atlanta and beyond
South Bound
Cincinnati 500 q n.
BEREA l1:A q. m.
North Bound
BEREA 4:46 p. m.
Cincinnati S:37 D. m.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

panies the excursion, bringing up the
rear, Mayor Hunt of Cincinnati ac-
companied by Mayor Gay of Berea
leading the business line.
The line of March selected was as
follows:
Up the hill to the Welch corner on
Chestnut Street, down Chestnut 10
Prospect and down Prospect to the
brow of the hill, returning to Boone
Tavern where punch will be served
by the ladies of Berea, then up Main
st. to the Industrial Buildings, thru
them, past Science Hall. Lincoln Hall,
the Library. into the Chapel where a
welcome address will be delivered by
the Mayor and responded to by the
Mayor of Cincinnati.
Other addresses will also be made
by a representative of the College
and the town, with responses from
the guests. Weber's Band will furnish
the music.
Most of the members of the Gin
cinnati party are known to some one
or other of the business men of the
city, and 1t is hoped that the entire
population will turn out to give them
the most cordial welcome of their
extensive trip into the Southland.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

Something out OF the ordinary" is
remark that can properly be made
of Sanger's Greater European Shows
which will exhibit in Berea, Friday,
April 26th.
The big circus has reputation for
producing remarkable surprises in its
arena until the public has learned
that IL can attend an exhibition Of
the Sanger's Greater European Shows
expecting to see something new and
different.
There is an unusual number Of fea-
lures with this show this season. II
is difficult TO pick the best Some
will like the trained wild beasts ex-
hib,tion or horse wonders. Others will
prefer the Earl Family, Meredith
Troupe. the Riding Russels, the
Glasgow Royal Horses, the Elite
Troupe. while some will spend most
OF the time laughing at the host Of
clowns, listening to Luickey's famous
Marine band. enjoying the races, adj
miring the animals or petting the
beautiful Dublin Prize Horses. NO
matter which way one looks while
under any one Of the Sanger's Great
er European Show tents. he is sure
to see something out Of the ordinary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

Miss Addie C. Cornell of Worcester,
Mass, who has been visiting various
schools in the south, especially the
A. M. A. schools, is visiting Berea
College and is spending several days
with her sister. Mrs. c. b. Lindsey.
Mr.. Samuel w. Grathwehl writes
to friends from Salem, Oregon.
Mr.. T. ]. Rice of Richmond visit
ed relatives, Mrs. K. b. Wilson's fami-
ly. Sunday
Seed corn at Welchs.
Mr.. Dick Moore was in Richmond,
Tuesday, on business.
Mrs. Hise Davis of Livingston Wis
tied Mrs. p. Cornelius from Tues
day until Wednesday.
Prof. Jas. Watt Raine addressed the
Christian Associations in upper Chapel
last Sunday evening on THE Rela-
ton of Christian Associations to Col
lege Life" Several of the sentences
he uttered will appear on the back
of the Y. NJ. C. A. book next year.
Mr.. Paul Russell Fischer of De-
troit, Mich, who is visiting Miss Jean
Cameron at Boone Tavern, gave a
very interesting talk to United Chap
ell, Wednesday morning.
Mr.. John C. Jackson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Jackson, has been call
ed back to work at Idamay.
Indian Runner Duck eggs. rs c.
a setting. Mrs. ]. w. Herndon.
DR.. and Mrs. Cowley were visited,
Tuesday, by Mrs. Mary A. Van Syke
of Kingston, N. Y, whom they met
while in Europe. Mrs. Van Syke left,
Wednesday, for Mckee, where she
will visit the Mckee Academy.
Saturday is the day Welch gives
harness away.
The College Faculty was most
delightfully."- entertained by the Sen
ior class of 1912 at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. II. E. Taylor on the even
ing of the 18th. The reception room
was beautifully decorated with spring
flowers and apple blossoms. Many
games were played, after which re-
freshments were served.
The members Of the 1912 class are:
the Misses Mary Pickering, Sarah Cox
and Cora Marsh, and the Messrs. A.
d. Todd, john Warrington. Horace
Caldwell and j. d. McFerron.
FOR SALE: foot wire fencing at
% cents per rod at Welch's.
Rev. b. ii. Roberts lecture to the
advanced students in Upper Chapel,
Monday morning, was both interest
ing and instructive His subject was
"Pittsburg."
Have you seen Welch's new fence
at 25 cents per rod?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
SPRING

woke this morning with a start,
A sudden thrill shot through my
heart,
An odor as of sweet perfume
Permeated all my room,
And golden sun-rays, warm and
thin,
Came through my window. creeping
Ho! Ho! l hear the blue-bird sing!
What's that? Thank God, again it's
Spring.
| fling myself from off my cot;
It's pleasures soon are all forgot,
For | have donned my "garb" a
hurry.
And through the door | quickly sour
ry,
To drink the balmy air OF morn,
Suffused with sweetness. newly born,
And see bold robin spread his wing
And thank my God. again it's Spring.
The golden sun the earth has kiss
ed,
And now rides on the motion-mist;
His bold reflection now is seen.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
HOW BeREA WILL WELCOME the
BOOSTERS
Reception at Ststion-Line Of March
Welcome Addresses and Respon-
ses in Chapel

A number Of citizens we're invited
by the Mayor TO meet members Of
the town council at the National
Bank, last Friday evening, to arrange
for the reception OF the representa-
tives of the Cincinnati Commercial
Association. whose train will stop
at Berea, Friday, the 26th at 1:20 u.
m. Various committees were appoint
I'd to get the city in readiness to be
turned over to the queen city visit
tors, and considerable discussion was
entered into as to the best possible
plan of reception, concerning the lin
tied amount of time at their disposal.
The following tentative program
was adopted:
The Berea Band, all citizens, es-
pecially business men, and a body of
young gentlemen from the College,
the latter dressed in their ducks, to
meet the train. Prof. Scale acting
as marshal for the-occasion; the
band to be playing when the train
arrives. the line of march to be
formed at once as follows:
Berea Band leading, young men of
College next, business men in single
file to follow. On leaving the train
the visitors are to form two abreast,
failing in line alongside the business
men thus making the column three
abreast. Weber's Band, which accom-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE

That on Monday. May 27th, 1919.
in the law office of 4. J. Coyle In
Berea. Ky. | will sit TO receive and
hear proof of claims against w. J.
ratum assignor and will continue
from day TO day TIL through. All
persons having claims against said
w. J. Tatum will present same 10
me on that date properly verified or
same will be barred.
This April 20. 1912.
II. s. Terrill, assignee,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
OUT OF the ORDINARY

Is sanger's Greater European Shows.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

Plates were laid for one hundred
ten, and at s.: 10. to the pleasant
strains of a march. rendered by the
Society Orchestra, the assembled
guests marched from the parlor 10
the banquet hall which had been
most lastly decorated with evergreen,
flowers, pennants, College and Society
colors. Then followed a dainty four
course luncheon, seasoned with con-
genial conversation, wit and laughter.
but the real treat of the evening was
yet to come:
The Alpha Zeta Navy.
II. II. Lichtwardt, Admiral.
Hornpipe, A. T. Orchestra.
Friendship, Chas. Tedford.
Companionship, Bertha King.
Authorship, Thos. Curry.
Scholarship, Ernest Frost.
Leadership, Randolph Sellers.
Musicianship. A. z. Quartette.
Mastership, Prof. J. w. Raine.
Then the hall resounded with the
strains of "The jolly Alpha Zetas
Are We" after which each banquet
er was presented with a carnation,
the gift of DR.. b. T. Maltby, of Long
Beach. Colo. who was formerly a
member of the Society. and the COM
pany broke up with the general com
ment that the occasion had been
most successful and enjoyable.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
MISSIONARY GATHERING

The session OF the Woman's Presby-
terial Missionary Society, Home and
Foreign, of Pennsylvania Presbytery.
Synod of Kentucky. will be held in
the Union Church in Berea, May LIST
and End, and a number OF ladies Of
the society from different parts OF
the state are expected 10. be present.
The first session of the gathering
will be at 7:15 p. m, Wednesday the
LIST, at which the devotional exercises
will be conducted by the Pastor OF
the church, Rev. b. II. Roberts, Mrs.
Frost giving the address of welcome.
The principal address of the evening
will be given by Rev. William Dagger,
subject, Africa"
The Tuesday morning session will
be devoted largely to reports of Of
ficers and committees and other
routine business. The chief address
OF the session, Tuesday evening, will
be given by Prof. Smith OF Berea.
His subject being "our Mountains;
the work and People"
A cordial invitation is extended TO
the public to attend all the meetings,
but especially the evening sessions.
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
IL Sanger's Greater European Shows.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
BANQUET

One of the most enjoyable social
functions OF the school year occurred
last Saturday night at Ladies' Hall,
when Alpha Zeta Literary Society
gave a banquet in honor of her Co
ed and Faculty friends, and Alumni.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
TAX NOTICE

The city taxes for 1912 are now
due and the public is hereby notifi-
ed to be ready TO make payment at
an early date. The 6 per cent penalty
will be enforced after Aug. LIST.
W. l.. Harrison, City Marshal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

Upon the rivers silv'ry sheen.
The birds are singing ev'ry-where.
And all wild creatures leave the lair,
To hear their clarion voices ring.
All. thanks to God, again it's Spring.
long to stroll the fields so wide,
Where creeks and rivers swiftly glide.
With ever-steady, onward motion,
To seek the bosom OF the ocean.
love to see the grass-blades peep.
AS, waking from their winter sleep.
They spread their velvet covering,
Thus thanking God, again it's Spring.
And then. amid the forest wild,
wander free. as Natures child.
And, as | linger In the wood,
Where poet finds his sweetest mood,
watch God form the sylvan shade.
With bursting bud. and sprouting
blade;
Then to March winds my cares
fling.
And thank my God. again it's Spring.
But sweetest thoughts of all to
me,
The images OF memory
My friends-the gift of God above,
Who gave them me for Joy and love.
And whether l stroll upon the
turf.
Or ride upon the rolling surf.
The thoughts of them shall ever
bring
The greatest JOY OF all the Spring
j. Orlando Bowman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25

II is not woman's place to care
for the pigs and poultry, to chop wood
or milk cows. when there is a strong
healthy man around. Keeping a home
in good order is enough for any wo-
man.
Some farmers wall because the rob-
ins and catbirds eat cherries. Now
have noticed that with all their eat
ing the birds only eat a small share.
| have several cherry trees, and let
the robins eat all they want. II a
share of my cherries will coax them
to build and rear their young In my
orchard. acting as bug police mean
while. am the winner.
From April Farm Journal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-04-25
FOR SALE

On Center Street . good lot known
as the John Bales place. House and
barn on lot Good reason for selling.
owe money.-D. N. Welch.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-01

desp,.e the fact that we are always
scodl1S Ii. we can rely and that we
may have standards well known to the
Ii1DLne's peregrinatng clientele by which
70 measure, take the temperature records
OF Jacksonville. Fla. Thompsonvilfe and
augusta, Ca, and Aiken and Columbia
the nearest weather station to Camden
south Carolina. all famed winter resorts.
as well as those of Alabama's sunny
front porch" The said records are
81 en- o. ,thirty-three years for Mobile.
Jacksonville and Augusta: of thirty-one
lot Aiken, of twenty-six for Thompson
vile and or seventeen for Columbia. the
several periods during which Uncle Sam
has kept tabs on these towns chief
attraction for visitors in winter
As regards Mobiles rainfall. while it
has an average mean Of 62.1 inches for
the last forty years (the heaviest east OF
the Mississippi River. with the exception
or western North Carolina) that may be
considered more of an advantage TO the
agriculturist OF the region than q dis
comfort to IT'S other inhabitants: for
Jupiter Pluvius holds sway only 12i DAYS
tand for much Of these only a part time)
or the year. as against 172 In Erie. Penn.
l5t in Pittsburgh 40 in Buffalo and 126 in
Chicago. Only, when 1t rains here, it
we'll. II rains
New-York tribune., 1912-12-01
AS TO RECREATIONS.

In the space elsewhere devoted TO the
recreations 10 be had here at all stdsohs'
those are dwelt upon which might inter-
est mainly those becoming citizens bur
Mobile is not without others that equally
appeal to the resident. the tourist ana the
winter colonists. She has TWO theatres,
one devoted to the legitimate, ana the
other . fine and commodious stIucluIs,
TO high class vaudeville, both getting good
productions and good companies ana
there are any number OF moving picture
shows" several OF which are We'll housed,
and two Of them adding 10 the pictorial
vaudeville features. In the early spring,
too. Mobile considered In Spanish times
"A little terrestrial PARADISE has her
Mardi Gras, with the usual accompani-
ment OF round OF (costumes) public,
club and society balls-these, however.
are many OF them. given during me VIII
ter also. Ut may not be generally known.
that the first Mardi Gras was born In
Mobile ut Twenty-Seven Mile Blum. or
tile pranks perpetrated BY the French
soldiers at Fort Louis. So saith that IN
teresting and yeracious historian, Peter j.
Uamilton)
The brief reference heretofore made TO
fishing and hunting, In no way does Jus.
tice to the offerings In the sports beloved
OF the disciples Of the mighty Nlnroo
and the gentle Izaak. B. r. Adams,
whose loyalty and devotion to both is
well known here must be quoted aneBt
these: for 1t IL recognized that be knows
whereof he speaks; There's no better
fresh or salt water fishing anywhere n
the world" is his enthusisticaliy . ex
a champion Of Mobiles attractions Tor tho
hunter can be gathered from his state
ment that "One can not only nunt, put
find. plenty OF bear. deer and wild tuf-
key as we'll as smaller game; wniie, m
the season. the ducking Is particularly
New-York tribune., 1912-12-01
THE FRATERNAL ORDERS.

In the number and consequence OF these,
according to Jacob d. Bloch. Mobile -
one of the foremost cities OF the United
States. In Masonry, In all York and SCOT.
tish Rites. It Is strong in every degree
both OF these owning handsome edinceS
The Blue Lodge, the Chapter Of koyai
Arch, the Council Of Royal and Selec<
Masters, the Knights Templar: the SCOT
tish Rite, Consistory. and the Mystac y;s
Shrine, all are reinforced py tne laoies
order, the Eastern Star.
The odd Fellows Order also occupies
it's own building, In which foregatner the
l. O. U. +. and Encampment, the canton
the ladies' order. the Daughters OF Re-
beCca.
The Knights Of Pythias, owning its
quarters, and having endowment ana
military features (the latter the uniform
rank has about one thousand members
making the strongest membership In the
state. Here. too. is to be found the
Dramatic Order Of the Knights OF the
Khorassan, Ramalah Temple. social
club, In its own hall, which has all the
free to ladies and gentlemen or the
Pythan orders. In this hall there Is
installed q valuable and extensive library
named in honor OF Jacob ID. Bloch,
gentleman of prominence in most OF
Mobiles fraternal orders. and in its
social life AS well az in every movement
that makes for this city's commercial and
industrial progress, the Bloch Testimonial
Library -
The Elks have an imposing building
1recently remodelled at a cost OF 10000
on Government street.
The other orders here are many. the
principal ones among them beinS the
LOYAL order OF Moose. the Woodmen or
the World. the Beaver and the Cathollc
order of knights OF Columbus which
numbers many members, and owns fine
structure on St Joseph street, opposite.
the property for which Uncle Sam had
paid 5000 and on which he will rear a
Postoffice Building suitable 10 the future
New-York tribune., 1912-12-01
HER RELIGIOUS FACILITIES.

This city IL unusually well supplied In
this important particular, all the de-
nominations being represented here anu
most OF them worship in very stately
rdifices the more conspicuous OF these
being a church OF the Episc0palians, on
Church and Emanuel streets: or the
PRESBYTERIAN, on Government ana JACK
son streets; OF the Catholic, the Cathedrai
NJ the Immaculate Conception ut occu-
MICS an entire block on Dauphin street,
81 The Baptists, on Government and Jei-
Serson streets; OF the Methodists. ON Gov
ernment and Broad streets. and OF tne
reformed Jews. on Government ana war
rem streets (There are here two syha-
eogues. the more important congregation,
6oth in RESPECT to the size OF its mem
hership and that Of its edifice, Is the Ke-
formed" the Shaari Shomayin 'Gates OF
Heaven Its very handsome temple. OF
Romanesoue architecture, has frontage
~ I5s feet ON Government street, and Is
fa r larger than would appear needful TOT
tha accommodation of its l50 members 'of
which the scholarly DR.. Alfred Geiger
Moses Is the shepherd. or rabbD until one
inspects its interior and so discovers tne
many other uses, than merely seating the
worshippers, TO which the biz structure
is put. ii having reception. committee and
school rooms. and the pastors study
downstairs beside the ample auditorium,
while upstairs there Is, In addition 70 the
gallery. a large hall occupied by the
R'nai Birth Sons OF the Coyenant,. ana
aIso devoted TO the service OF the church
societies and to entertainment purposes
Generally. The Ahava Chesed. the ortho-
dox. which has recently erected pretty
iittle church building on a street. Cont.
nne block away, paralleling Government
street has some seventy memDersJ. Inc
churches here do not confne themselves
to the conventional round OF services.
but seesl to resolve themselves eacn INTO