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The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
WONAN'S PLACE
 IN THE CHURCH
Topic Expected t0 Have Large Part in General Assembly of the South- ern nPreshyterianS-Convention
 in Florida.

Orlando Fla. May i8.-The fifty
 ixth general assembly Of the presby- terian church in the United States, known as the Southern Presbyterian church. was opened here today with prospects of discussions and actions of more than usual interest to re- lieious workers.
 Interest in the first days sessions |centered in the election of a modera- tor This was to be taken up at the second session, the first being de- voted to the sermon of the retiring moderator. the Rev. W. McF. Alex ander, D. D.. of New Orleans, and the sacrament of the Lords supper.
 Taking for the text of his sermon l. Cor. ia:3-i, the retiring moderator declared that the only proof that can convince the human mind that a re- ligion comes from God is the proof from miracles. Make the resurrec- tion of Christ a lie;p he said, "and it vitates ali other evidence. The human mind is so constituted that it must believe the effect will corre- spond to its cause. If God acts, it must he a supernatural or superhu- man manner or the mind will re- fuse Lo believe that God is acting. . The only rational proof that religion can have that it came from God is that it is accompanied with miracles, superhuman, super natural and worthy of God. The resurrection of Christ Is such a miracle
 Woman's position in the church and methods of raising church funds by entertainments will take prominent places during the assem-
 bly, An ad interim committee ap- pointed last year was instructed to
 make a careful study of the teach ing of the scripture on the whole subject of womans position in the church and to report at the next assembly To this committee also was referred The matter of church entertainments and kindred matters of raising money for church pur- poses" These reports are looked forward to with great interest.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Little Rock Man in Explosion.

Little Rock. May i9.-Lowell Moss, son of E. E. Moss, one of the prom inent citizens of Little Rock, was in the plant of the DuPont Powder Mills which was blown up at Gibbs town. \. J., last Monday. Fourteen were killed and a large number in- jured, Mir. Moss, however, wired his parents immediately that he escaped injury He has been with the com pany about eighteen months, and is employed in the hextite department las chief chemist The building in which he was employed was wrecked and his escape from injury is almost miracle.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

When the baby takes too much food the stomach turns; the result IS indigestion, sourness and vomit- ing. Frequently the bowels are in volved and there is collie pains and diarrhoea. McGEE'S BABY ELK lR IS a grand corrective remedy for the stomach and bowel disorders of babies. It is pure. wholesome and
 pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X furniture Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
DIR. TEACHERS Liver and Blood SyruD

is a pure, HARMLESS, absolutely NON. poisonous, vegetable remedy. There is nots particle of poison in barrelofit. Itcoptaio. gentle laxatives, tonics and STRENGTH ENERS that act easily, naturally. vss SURELY. They encourage the Liver snS i Bowels to DO THEIR DUTY. The re. spcnse is quick, sure, and LASTING.
 After taking this famous remedy there ia NO REACTION. You can go about vor, work feeling FINE. You don't have to lsv , by a day or two to GET OVER THE DOSE And your constipation is GONE. The bowels are helped to ACT FOR THEM. SELVES. You are CURED.
 Side-step Calomel as you would any other poison. Get bottle of Or. Thacher's Lksr and Blood Syrup NOW. Only 5Oc and SIG at all dealers.
 TEACHER MEDICINE COMPANY.
 Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
NOTICE oF sALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that The Kansas City Southern Railway Com pany will, al the hour of 10 o'clock a. of the station of The Kansas City southern Railway Company at Grannis. Arkansas. 10 the highest and best bid der for cash. one stem and bit. said stem and bit having been on hand more than six months. and notice required by Section so02 of Kirby's Digest Of the Statutes of Arkansas having beer given.
 THE KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN
 RAILWAY COMPANY.
 By T s. Frye, Agent. 17-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Was Found GuiIly of Profanity.

The trial of the case of State of Arkansas vs. B. J. Stuart, which was held before Justice of the Peace S. H. Smith, Saturday and tried be- fore a jury resulted in verdict of guilty and the assessment of fine 'of S5 and costs. The charge was breach of the peace preferred by Mrs. Dorothy Higgins. who charged the defendant with using profane, violent, abusive and insulting lan- |guage toward and about her and in her presence. Charles A. Zweng was attorney on behalf of the tate and the prosecuting witness, and MT. Stuart handled his own case.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
sENAToR WHITE VERY SICK.
Anti-Saloon Leader Suffers With a
 Complication of Diseases.
snacial tn m sfar-

Special to The star.
 Little Rock, May i9 State Sena- tor T. C. White Of Pine Bluff, who has been engaged in the Anti-Saloon work in the state for some time, is dangerously i'll at the home Of his brother. Dr. D. \. White. few miles east of Little Rock. He was removed from Pine Bluff last week for special treatment and is being cared for at his brothers home A trained nurse and Mrs White are in constant attendance upon him. While he is slighly improved, his condition is very serious on account of complication of diseases.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
sLANDERED c. WASHINGTON.
Tacoma Man Is Sentenced to Four
 Months for the Libel.

Tacoma, Wash, May i9-Paul H. Haffer of Tacoma was sentenced yesterday to serve four months in the county jail for libeling the mem ory of George Washington. Haffer also was ordered to pay the cost of the action. Haffer was convicted several weeks ago by a jury in Su- perior court. His attorney gave no- tice of appeal.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Farm Goes to Hiuhest Bidder.

Description: -S0a. miles west of Hatfield, mile west of wagon bridge on Mt Fork river, known as the Jim Harwell place; good 3-room house. good apple and peach or chard to supply family needs; 25 or 30 acres fenced. Si00 worth of wo- ven and ha<l wire on place; good well at door of house; school house on place; good wagon road to Hat field or Potter.
 Terms Send sealed bids to the Star. Mena, Ark None will be open- cd until June 2i. i9i6. at i2 o'clock noon. I reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Will allow bids ou any amount from 1 acre, 10 acres or entire 30 acres. If you bid yoa will buy this. as l am going to close out ia of amount of hid bankable note or cash. l. c. Douglas, Yale, Ok.
 Adv 2i-i mo. i20-it Hawk
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
FACING LEATHER FAMINE.
Conference of Shoe Dealers to Dis
 cuSs the Situation.

Philadelphia, May 1.-The Ma tional Shoe Retailers association yesterday issued a call for con- ference for the purpose of discus sing conditions which it believes in- dieates, from the present outlook, a real leather famine in the United States next fall.
 The claim is made that the extra ordinary conditions because of the war. the leather shortage and wom- ems high shoes will cause further advances in the prices on shoes be- fore many months.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
BOY SCOUTS INCREASING.
Are Gaining Recruits at the Rate of
 l5,0O0 Each Month.

New York, May is.-The Boy Scouts are gaining recruits at the rate of i5,00o a month, according to an official report made public here today.
 The Scout executives are consid- ering the establishment of large permanent Scout camps throughout the country.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
CONTROVERSY AT AN END.
Germany Win Not Reply to Latest
 Note on Submarine Warfare.

Washington, May i9.-Germany now considers the submarine con- troversy with the United States as closed, and will not respond 10 the latest note, according to confidential advices received here today from Berlin
 It was indicated at the state de- partment when the note was sent that the United States did not feel that a reply was necessary, and the lack of one will be taken to mean Germany has aequiesed,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
DO NOT POISON YOURSELF

Do not POISON yourself by taking c.l. mel. 1t is not necessary. You can pet 4I. same results--better resufts-withouf t,sa 'a' ing vour bowels and liver inside out. '~'u'
 Calomel is a poison. Any physic;an ,.:n admit it, if you fierce h;m to answer the a,.a s'a you realize that the EFFECTS of CsloS.S1 are the same as the effects of any .,;.s' no;'as First, violent agitation gripping pains. Iais. weakness, dullness, lassitude. After taI;., Calomel it takes you couple of days to " cover from the effects of the POISON wb;S1 YOU have administered to your system.
 And does it PAY7 Does it pay to tsl. poison, especially when the work it does ssIs Y quickly followed by RELAPSE to the saus or worse condition? YOU KNOW that ai.ss di,.s taking Calomel your bowels are soon conss; pated again. It does not really HELP tbs bowels as Cs. Thacher's Liver and BlooS Syrup helps them.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Two Rargains-Farm. Business!

Business house, si,000 general mer- chandise and acres with dwelling;
 postotlice in connection, daily mail;
 church end school handy Also i29 acres. timbered. slightly im- proved, handy to gin, grist and
 sawmill and school: good upland farm, i2 miles east of Mena. l. Per- ", Yocana, Ark Adv. 97 6--i7 6
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
EARTHQUAKE OCCURS.
Adriatic Coast Between Rimini and
 Cesena Is Badly Shaken.

Rome, May iS.-A violent earth- quake today occurred along the Adri- atic coast between Rimini and ce- sena.
 4 dozen persons were injured at Cesena.
 Father Alfani, director of the Florence observatory. predicts repetition of the earthquake, which extended into Venetian provinces.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

Dizziness, vertigo. blind stag gers sallow complexion, flatulence are symptoms of torpid liver. No one can feel well when the liver is inactive HERBfNE is a powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to dis appear. Try it. Price Soc. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
i The Strong Withstand the Heat of
 Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble, and younger people who are weak will be strengthened and enabled to go through the depress- ing heat of summer by taking regularly Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

mind your precious memory and
 when the summons comes to me |
 want to rest here with you. and go with you unto Him-the Father whom we all love.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groye'S

The Old Standard Crove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as e General Tonic because 1t contains the well known tonic properties of QUININR and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up tb -vhs System. 50 cents
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

Barbed wire cuts, ragged wounds. collar and harness gals heal up quickly when BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT is applied Price 25c, 50c and Si00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co.
 Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
GRAY COATS ION
 TO WASHINGTON
Time War Cry Will Have In- tenseIs Patriotic Meaning Next Year-Veterans Elect officers
 Death. at Dance.

Birmingham, Ala, May is.-Wash- ington was selected over Tulsa, Ok, and Memphis, in the order named, as the place for holding the next an nual reunion of the United Confed- crate Veterans. It was emphasized that the Grand Army of the Reppb- lie was especially desirous that their former foes in gray should have the honor and the opportunity of dem onstrating the oneness of American thought and the indivisibility of American patriotism in the capital Of the once war-divided country. Hon. Hillary Herbert of Alabama, formerly secretary of war in the cabinet of Grover Cleveland, elo- quently presented the advantages of the capital city.
 Election of Officers.
 General George Harrison of Ala bama was elected eommander-in- chief in succession to General Ben nett H. Young of Kentucky. who de- clined reelection. other officers of the army of Tennessee, General named were commander department John P. Hickman of Tennessee: con- mander ns-Mississippi depart ment, General c. Van Zandt of Tex as, reelected: commander depart ment army of Virginia, General John Thompson Brown of Virginia.
 The closing feature of the twenty sixth annual reunion of the Unitel Confederate Veterans, the grand pa- rade, is scheduled for today.
 Death at the Dance.
 Gaiety at the reunion ball wa. marred last night by the death of John Mackey Birmingham's distin- guished old veteran. The body wa, removed so quickly that few dancer. knew of the occurrence.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
ARMENIANS IN TURKEY
 STILL ARE SUFFERING.
Relief Parties Report S52,S0O Per Month Is Needed For the Relief
 Work In That Country Alone.

New York, May 1.-The suffering among the Armenians in Turkey, Persia and Syria is intense, and hundreds are dying because of lack of food, says Constantinople cable gram received here today.
 The message declared that S52, 800 per month is needed in Turkey alone and adds that many of the Armeni- ans are forced to eat grass.
 In Aleppo there are ,350 orphans destitute. In Marash, there are i0,- GOO Armenians who are threatened with deportation and the govern ment refuses to allow the christians to do anything to support them selves.
 In Syvas, there are 2.500 desti- tute children from the coast towns.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
Uncle Sam wants high school

Uncle Sam wants high school graduates and public school teach CTS to work for him. He will start them at 5000 a year. Short hours. pleasant work, permanent employ ment. J. A. Taylor. President of Springfield Business College. Spring field, Mo, will explain fully if you will write him. Excellent chances for rapid promotion. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25

For Sale at a Bargain-Lot i2, block g photograph galiery); must be sold. Make offer. Write to St. John
 X Parker, 0lathe. Kas. 20-2
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
c. w. PETTY s STORE
For Good Stock

l have purchased Black Nam, mouth and Starlight Jack, naIneu, sam, from Frank Lofts. 1 VIII stand him at my harm, except SaIuI- days, when he will be at Frank Loi- tis. Egger, Ark. Si0 to insure colt " stand and suck. Season due when colt is foaled, or when mare is trao,,, ed or removed from county. All care will be taken to prevent acc,- dents, but will not be responsiple should any occur.
 ]. F. STRICKLAND, Board Camp, Ark. Uwnef' i9-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-05-25
That Sheepish Feeling

That often comes from buying Of Catalogue Houses can be entirely eliminated by first visiting our store and getting prices on our ART SQUARES, MATING. RUGS, FURNITURE and IRON BEDS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
SECRETARY TO
LEAVE OFFICE

The resignation of j. N. Weidenfel-
Ter as secretary of the Commercial
club, which was rendered the directors
two weeks ago, was accepted by the
board at it's weekly meeting today.
Mr.. Weidenfeller asks to be relieved
January /. Nothing was done today
towarding naming his successor, al
though committee for the selection
OF new secretary has been appoint
I'd. The board in resolution accept
Ing Mr.. Weidenfeller's resignation
complimented the retiring secretary
ypon his services while In the import
Snt, once Of the association for sew.
eral years Reports Of various. kinds
were heard by the board.
The following resolution was adopt.
ed:
Resolved, that the board Of directors
Of the Ottumwa Commercial club here
by accepts the resignation Of Secre-
tary J. N. Weidenfeller. recently tend
cred, and wishes him the utmost sue.
cess in his future plans and activities.
Further, that the board of directors
hereby signifies it's sincere apprecia-
ton OF Mr.. Weidenfeller's> loyal and
devoted services and his application
to the duties OF the secretary during
the many years he has been associat-
ed with this organization.
Further, that copy of this resolu-
ton be spread upon the minutes of the
club.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
FIX DATE FOR
POULTRY SHOW
LOCAL ASSOCIATION ELECTS OF.
FIcERS-PLAcE OF HOLDING
NOT DECIDED.

The Ottumwa Poultry association has
organized, and elected it's officers fol
the present season. The meeting was
held Saturday night In the Commercial
club and the officers elected are the fol-
lowing:
DR.. w. z. Creath, Sresident: Charles
f. Orman, first vice president; Louis
Montague, second vice president; Yer
don Reinhard. secretary; c. L. McMinn
treasurer; N. Q. Sturgeon, superintend-
ent and S. E. stirneman, assistant su-
perintendent.
The date for the poultry show this
year was set from December 10 to %
but the place has not yet been decided
upon. Neither have the judges been
chosen for the show.
The association looks forward to the
biggest and most successful exhibit in
Its history this year and larger and
finer lot Of birds are expected to be
shown. The interest manifest at the
meetings Of the fanciers and the amount
OF talk among those who have fowls Of
more than ordinary value assures a
good exhibition. big attendance and a
keen rivalry for honors among the bird
owners.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
ELDON

Mrs. E. H. Finney was called to Os-
kaloosa Monday, her brother-in-law,
Mr., Stump. having been shot while out
hunting.
John Luellen has returned to his
school work at Mt Vernon after a
week end visit with his parents.
Mrs. H. C. Chumley returned to her
Ihome in Mt Vernon after few days
Visit at the parental j. G. Pearson
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cross Of OF
tumwa spent Sunday at the Ed Easton
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Of Batavia WIS.,
tied over Sunday with their daughter,
Mrs. Rex Finney.
Ross Ramey Of Valley Junction Wis.,
tied friends here before leaving for
their farm near st. Louis, Mo.
B. 8. Staley of Centerville was in
the city Monday.
Charles Doran and Miss Gwendolyn
Murray Of Ottumwa were married in
Des Moines Saturday. They will make
their future home in Eldon where the
groom Is an employee of the Rock Is
land railroad.
Mrs. Elmer Demaree will be hostess
to the Shakesperean Study club at her
home Wednesday. November 80. Mrs.
Ira Israel will be leader. The club
is studying The Tanning OF the Shrew.
Fred Lutz left Saturday night for
Chickasaw, Okla, for a weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Conrad and
daughter, Miss Elizabeth,
DR.. and Mrs. johnson returned home
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
TELEGRAPH CASE
is UNUSUAL ONE

FIT. Madison, Nov. 20. Henry Niue.
Ter vs.. Western Union Telegraph Co..
is the title of case somewhat out o.
the ordinary which Is set down for
trial at the present term of the distric,
court.
The petition alleges that Henry
Mueller was in Detroit, Mich, in Aug
ust, 1913 attending national conven-
ton OF the Loyal Order of Moose. On
August 81 Mueller wired Ernest Burs-
ter here to send him SIS. In the first
trial Burster testified that he had
given Frank Spring the money and
that he had returned with a receip,
from the local Office of the Western
UniAp showing that 1t had received SIS
for transmission to Mueller. The suit
alleges that Mueller never received the
money, though he called several times
at the Detroit office and asked for it,
Negligence on the part Of the company
Is charged in the petition as the cause,
for the non arrival Of the money. 1t is
set forth that Mueller because of the
failure Of the money to arrive, was
damaged in the sum OF $1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
ALBA.

DR.. Holsclaw Of this city has been re-
turned home after a short visit with
his son Chas. Holsclaw and family Of
Eddyville.
]. A. Goltry has returned to his work
here after visit with his family in
Charlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r Littleton of this
city are guests at the parental Littleton
home in Charlton
Mrs. Fred Robinson has returned aft
er two weeks visit with relatives in
Malvern.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Firkins have re.
turned from a business trip to Fair
field
r. L. Wilson Of Tyrone was in Abba
yesterday on business.
Judge Vermilion opened the district
court Of Monroe county here Monday
and spent the time hearing probate
matters and chancery cases.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Harrison L. Amber, 81. Lovilia and
Emma NJ. Cobb. 26, Lovilia, and to Ray
Woodcock, 25, Abba and Miss Elsie
Tyrrel, Is, Abba.
Miss Carrie Miller and Mrs. c. w.
Stops of Des Moines recently returned
from five weeks stay near Cleveland,
O. They visited the home of their
parents who left there In lS49. They
are sisters OF Boyd Miller of this place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
AGENCY.

Will Connolly Of Chicago is visiting
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Connolly.
Miss Helen Sirles spent the week
end with relatives near Ashland
Mrs. w. n. Enyart left Saturday for
Indianola where she attended the we'd
ding Of Miss Edith Gilliland, a former
teacher at this place.
Misses Mary and Isal Warren spent
the week end with friends at F'arson.
Mr. and Mrs. o. c. Banded and daugh-
tiers Margaret and Maurine visited
Sunday with relatives in Ottumwa
Mrs. G. c. Sanborn has returned to
her home In Neville. Ia. after visiting
her friend Fara Groves.
Miss Helen Beall spent the week end
with her parents near Ashland
A good number from here attended
the Scoville meetings in Ottumwa Sun
day afternoon and evening.
r. A. Best was transacting business
at Middletown last week.
Ed McMillin of Montana is visiting
at the Frank McMillin home.
Miss Lena Mclean has accepted the
position of operator at the telephone
office which was recently vacated by
Bernice Watkins.
Rev. M. d. Cox preached at Miller
Chapel Sunday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. F. church
will hold their annual chicken pie sup
per this evening. The proceeds OF the
supper will be given to the needy of the
town. Good games and music will be
furnished
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-01
WEST POINT.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Scott. Rev. and
Mrs. A. S. Covert and Mrs. Ida Wilson
all of Middletown were guests recently
of Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Lynn.
Miss Evelyn Trevitt is spending a
few days at Fort Madison, the guest OF
Miss June Lee.
Mrs Frank Boner of Danville is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Elizabeth klopfen-
stem.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Pohlmeyer visited
with relatives at Fl Madison Thursday
and Friday and attended the Birth OF
a Nation
Mrs Preston departed Thursday for
Indianapolis, Ind. after a months Visit
with her daughter Mrs. Denny.
Mrs. Martha Williamson is visiting
her niece Mrs Peter Kern at TT. Madi-
son.
Rastus Stuart departed Friday for an
extended visit with his sister at Los
Angeles. Calf
Mrs. Ray Hall is recovering rapidly
from a recent illness and was able to re-
turn home Thursday.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Henry Mersch-
brook southwest of town Nov. l6. son.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Sporer
near st. Paul. Nov. IS, a daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Martin
Burlington, Nov. IA. son. Mrs. Martin
was formerly Miss jeanette Jansen OF
West Point.
Mr. and Mrs John PeitZ and children
have returned from visit with rela-
tives at Davenport
Jos. w. Winnieke and family have
moved into their handsome new home
recently completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Entler and Mrs.
]. A. Kreikenbaum spent Friday with
relatives at Burlington
At the annual meeting of the Com
merciaI club held recently the following