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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Plans are being made for the hold
ing of popular evening entertainments
in the auditorium for the benefit of the
young people in the community who
are DESTROYS OF attending clean shows
and seeing approved films. The mat
ter is ia the hands of Frank S. Scud.
der and A. Akana.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Three of the board Bible school
students, Messrs. C. Cortizan, F. Tu.
billiha and J. Regala, will spend their
Christmas vacation on Kauai, leaving
Honolulu on Thursday of next week.
II is their intention to visit the vari-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Rev. and Mrs. A. Z. Bowdish of the
Makawao Union church on Maui re
turned from a three months furlougf
on the mainland last Wednesday. The
new church building is being erected
rapidly and a good idea as to how II
will look when finally completed may
now be obtained.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16
Sunday Services
Will Be Held Ia
Churches Of City
The Bible School.
CENTRAL uNIoN eHU=ca.

Rev. Doremus Sc,.15sr. o. D.. M
lister. Il.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

Flayiano Santa Ana of Eva, Oahu,
has been commissioned as preacher
at Pahoa and Olaa on Hawaii for
three months. Tie will leave soon for
his new field of effort and will assist
T. F. Anderson in the Filipino work
in those two places on the Big Island.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-12-16

The parsonage of the Hauula church
in the Koolauloa district of this island
has recently been completed. 1t Is
across the, road from the church edi-
flee and quite near the sea. 1t will
be occupied by the Rev. d. X. kaaia-
kamanu, pastor of the church.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Elder Berry, New
 Pastor, Arrive $

Elder D. L. Berry arrived here last Thursday from LaPorte, Indiana, he having been called as pastor of the Christian church at this place for the ensuing year and has already entered upon his duties in that capacity.
 It will be recalled that Elder Berry was pastor of the local church about two or three years ago and is an enthusiast in athletics and outdoor sports, a favorite among the young people and a genial allround good fellow.
 Mrs. Berry and children will remain at LaPorte for several days for the purpose of securing medical treatment for their son who is suffering with a slight ailment of the teeth, after which Mir. Berry's family will join him here and will be domiciled in the parsonage of the Christian church.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Mrs. H. N. Street
 Highly Lauded

Mrs. Dr. Street, of LonOke, who was one of the chief at fractions on the program of the Christian Endeavor Convention held in Ozark last Friday, Satur- day and Sunday. gave a beautiful talk at the Methodist church here Sunday morning at Il o'clock, her subject being The Inner, Life" which she handled in a very commendable manner not foreign to the best dramatic artists of the country and which elicited considerable favorable comment and completely capti- vated the audience.
 Sunday at the Presbyterian church at the evening hour Mrs. Street gave another beautiful talk, taking as her subject The Plan of Life" The house was filled to capacity.
 Mrs. Street is a graduate of some of the leading dramatic art schools of the country and it is said that her talks are always the acme of interest, the climax
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Miss Willie Bryan
 Gives Reception

In honor of Miss Grace Ford who tomorrow at 1:45 D. m. is to become the bride of Mir. Ar thur Dupreast. Miss Willie Bry- an gave a reception at her home on East Commercial street Sat- urday afternoon. A very pleas ant time is reported, the after noon being spent at playing rock and various other interesting games. Miss Ford wore beau tiful rosecolored dress. A sumptuous two-course lun- cheon was served consisting of the following which composed the menu:
 Tuna Salad
 Lettuce
 Chees Balls
 Pickled Cherries
 Coffee
 Angel Food
 Whipped Cream
 Apricots Refreshments were served by Misses Mary Johnston and Ruth Greer who were dressed in pret- ty pink silk. Those present were: Misses
 Sula Fleeman Grace Ford Sula Kate Benson Elta and Nellie Garrett Ruth Powe Jamie King Marjorie Carter Louise Nichols Sydnie Mae Thompson Gladys Deane Ellen Jennings Bessie Hail Elgin Mi lton Niva Conatser Jean McGaughey, of Honey Grove Texas. and Mesdames- Walter MaXey Ward Rice.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Local Guards Con-
 plimented by Inspector

Captain H. I. Lawrence, sta toned at Fort Logan H. Roots, near Little Rock, was detailed here Saturday night where he made an inspection of Company K, National Guards located at this place. He was accompanied by Major w. c. Bradford of the state militia.
 Captain Lawrence h a just been promoted from first lieuten- ant to the high rank he now holds; he having been connected with the United States Army for several years. Many compli- ments were paid the local con- pany of guards and especially to Captain Edwards did he ad- dress tributes stating to him that his equipment was in the best condition of any company in the state. It is hoped that it will be a matter of only a short while until Ozark can boast of the best organization in Arkansas. An other compliment paid the local boys was upon their appearance and excellent fit of their uni- forms. neatness and display.
 A machine gun company is being organized at Little Rock this week and will be composed of about 50 young business and professional men of that city. About four machine guns and 15 mules will be requisitioned as soon as an armory can be secur- ed. Machine guns have played an important part in the Euro pean war and heretofore Arkan- sas has been somewhat handi- capped because she has no men trained to man the large machine guns. The type of gun desired for this company just organizing will fire about 600 shots per min ute.
 It is expected that many of the national guards will be called out to aid in the Mexican con- fiict though no orders have as yet been received here to be in readiness.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Williamsons Visiting Here.

Mir. and Mrs. Tom Williamson and son arrived last week from Guymon, Oklahoma, for a visit with his brother, Walter William. son, and family. Mir. William. son left here about twenty-foul years ago and is back looking over the country for a location. They all come back to Ozark.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Local Farmers Buy
 Improved Machinery

That farmers in this section of Arkansas are on the alert for the employment of new and improved methods o f farm : ing brought a bout by the usage of modern machinery is evidenced from the fact that three of Franklin county S prosperous tillers of the soil have recently jointly purchased thru the R. H. Strong hardware com pany of this city, one of the new Internat'l Harvester Co.'S. Corn King" manure spreaders which was delivered and removed to the country Saturday afternoon where it will be placed in opera tion in the White Oak neighbor- hood.
 The farmers joining in the purchase of the big new machine are Messrs. John Duncan, Geo. Mckinney and John Cannon who operate large acreages in this county and are numbered among the most successful farmers in this part of the state.
 Horses were hitched to the machine here Saturday after noon and many of the farmers who were in town had the pleas ure of knowing what the possi- bilities and the merits of the machines are but to obtain a real knowledge of it's work it must be seen in operation to be ap- preciated.
 Carl Strong, junior member of the Strong Hardware Company went out to White Oak neigh borhood Monday and gave a complete demonstration of the workings of the new spreader, probably the first, at least the first of it's kind to be introduced in the territory contributory to Ozark. Mir. Strong stated to a Spectator representative Tues day that it worked perfectly and that all who witnessed the dem- onstration were satisfied and enthusiastic over it's possibilities.
 A special factory man is here today and Thursday, in company with Mir. Strong, will go to the Geo. Mckinney farm and put on a more extensive demonstration. The factory representative, MT. Fred Wunderlick, is an expert on soils as we'll as manure spreaders, which is his exclusive line, and will make some lectures in connection with the demon stration of the machine that promise to be we'll worth going several miles to hear. Every farmer in the county and espe- cially in the tributary territory to Ozark is urged to be present and witness the demonstration of the new machine in the hands of an expert.
 This is the first machine of its kind sold in this county and will undoubtedly pave the way to the sale of others in this section of the state.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
See Them On Display At
Rilla Bristow Home.

Miss Rilla Bristow, who has been absent to the sanatorium at Bonneville for the past several weeks, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. G. o. Bristow, re- turned to Ozark Saturday after noon. The trip was made in an automobile.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Holiness Conference.

Announcement has been made that the Holiness semi-annual conference will be held at the Nazarene church in Ozark, next Friday, March 17th at l:30 D. m.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
For Sale Cheap.

240-egg incubator and 2CO-ca- pacity chicken brooder, both in first class condition, for sale cheap. See T. J. BYRAM, Ozark.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14
Fourth Endeavor Convention Most Successful
 Ever Held---Many Delegates Were Present

Replete with success and teeming with satisfaction was the assemblage of the Fourth Annual Convention of the Third District Christian Endeavor of Arkansas in Ozark from Friday until Sunday, the first meeting of the district Endeavor ever held in this city.
 The convention opened Friday evening at the Presbyterian church with song service and devotional led by J. w. Roach. Roy Bell, one of the most en- thusiastic Christian Endeavor workers in Franklin county pre- sided over the convention and 1t was largely due to his untiring efforts that the Fourth Annual 1 Convention just closed will go down in history as one of the best and biggest affairs ever pulled off in this section of the state. MT. Bell, vice president of the Third District of Arkan. sas Christian Endeavor, deliver ed the address of welcome and in very impressive manner told the delegation that Ozark Was pleased and honored by their presence in our beautiful little city on the Arkansas. The ad- dress of welcome was we'll re- ceived and was ably responded to by Miss Mary Bullock, tal- ented young lady of Russellville, and state president of the con- vention.
 The opening address was de- livered by Rev. Wiley Lin Hurie. pastor of the Central Presbyte- rian church at Russellville. MT. Hurle took the word "Endeavor" as his theme, dwelling in the most elaborate manner upon its significance and calculating the true meaning of the word as standing alone, proving himself an eXpositor of pleasing address and displaying an admirable abil- ity in commanding the undivided attention of the large audience. MT. Hurie's address was the acme of interest and marked height of enthusiasm.
 Saturday morning was taken up in receiving reports of the various officers and the appoint ment of committees, followed by an able address by Hon. Jno. P. Wood. Saturday afternoon was started off in a pleasing way by a song service and devo- tional which was ably led by Ralph Horton of this city. The afternoon session came to close by an address, subject entitled "A Birds Eye view of the Book of Matthew. " by Mrs. Dr. H. N. Street, of Lonoke, which was one of the most pleasing and entertaining numbers on the program. Mrs. Street has had considerable training in dramatic art and handled her subject to the entire satisfaction of her hearers. She plainly showed connection between the various gospels and prophecies from Matthew to Genesis.
 The convention sermon was delivered at II o'clock Sunday morning by Elder M. M. Blair. of the Christian church at Rus sellville.
 New officers of the EndeavOr were elected as follows: Nit
The Spectator., 1916-03-14

Just received-a car of flour and feed stuff. Get our prices before buying Ozark Variety Go adv.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14

of entertainment and never fail to give the utmost satisfaction.
 She is teacher of no little re- nown and needless to say should she ever desire to return to
The Spectator., 1916-03-14

Ozark and favor our citizenship with another of her famous lectures she would have no trouble in securing a capacity house of hearers.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14

Alex Treadway came up from Conway Sunday, returning to his studies at Hendrix college Monday afternoon.
The Spectator., 1916-03-14

Miss Elizabeth Davidson went to Denning Friday for a visit with her cousin, Lois Yam.
 Mrs. Jeff Davis and Miss Marjorie Carter went to Fort Smith Monday.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-15

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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-15

TO ExcHANoe-A s2o.aers Clark
county, Wisconsin, farm, with good
new buildings, horses, % head Of
cattle and oil Implements and crop.
viii take 5000 In cash and $1,000
worth Of Chicago property. Leave
balance at per cent 20 cult buyer.
CHARLES scHloTe,
2007 Irving Park Blvd.
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-15

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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-04-15

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Of her most successful. No brewery
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
c. CHRISTUFFERSON
 KILLED AT SULZER
DROPPED DOWN INTO AN OLD SHAFT, A DEPTH OF 130
 FEET.

\ sad ccident is reported to have occurred It Sulzer. in the Jumbo mine operatea by Senator Sulzer. in which Christ ChristuHerson, a young man 25 years age, lost his life. His broth CT who was working with the deceased at the mine, brought the remains on the mail boat last evening and will be shipped to Everett, Wash, where the young men's parents reside.
 It appears that at the time of the accident, the men were going to their respective occupation about seven o'clock in the morning. The deceased 7 was followed by friend when in some accountable manner, he fell down an old shaft some 130 feet be- low. Al the larm was given the remains v.ie ed up and immed- lately, his brother started for Ketchi- kan The remains will be shipped on the neXJ boat south.
 The young man was well and favor ably known hereabouts where he and his brother had lived for several years
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
KAISER AUTHOR OF
 YELLOW PERIL" CRY
Japanese Diplomat Gays Idea Was to Cloak Germany's Ambition in
 China.

TORONTO, Aug. 8.-Harquis moa- ye. Japanese ambassador to Great Brit ain, arrived here a few days ago on his way from London. In all interview he ridiculed the idea of yellow peril which he says was started by the German emperor 10 cover mp his own ambitions in China. which were to make that country his own India.
 Will you give Kiao-Chow back to Germany after the war?' he was ask ed.
 We will give it back to China. to whom if belonae." aa 1enItod aadtn-. Japan is playing a large part in the war. All our government arsenals war. All our government arsenaIs and our private industries are mobiItz- cd against Germany. We are doing everything to help the Russians We are sending munitions to the eastern front via Yladiyostok I might safely say that Japan has supplied the ma jor part of the munitions that are be ing used by the Russians in their pres ent offensive and in that way we have contributed a great deal toward the Russian success.'
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
BISHOP PLANS TO
 KEEP MEN FROM
 RE-MARRYING
THEY RUSH RIGHT BACK INTO MATRlMONY AFTER THEIR
 CHILDREN ARE ORPHANS.

CHICAGO, Aug. 8.-In an effort to cut down the number of widowers who becoming panic-stricken upon the death of their wives, re-marry i'm mediately, merely that their children might be cared for" Archbishop Mau. delein, of the Chicago diocese of the Catholic church, has purchased a large tract of land upon which he plans to erect a home for motherless boys.
 In explaining the purpose of the home, he told of the result of his per sonal observation of the circumstances surrounding 1S,0O0 marriages during the IA years that he was in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 q was struck by what a frequent occurrence in the daily life of our cities" he said. "A good, steady, sob CT man, with a small fixed salary would get married and perhaps after few years while the children were young, his wife would die. The poor man, not wanting to put the children in an orphanage, would become prac- tically panic-stricken and would mar ry the first woman he met, just to have some care for his children"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08

WASHINGTON, Aug. s. - After a minute investigation of the New York explosion, 1t is the belief nere tnat It was the result of conspiracy. The opin- ion prevails that the boldness of the plotters who have attacked munition factories all over the country, who have set fire to vessels bound for Eng land and the allies, and who have placed bombs in railroad tunnels thru which trains carrying arms and am- intuition passed frequently, can do nothing else but warrant the suspicion that this may be another effort to the same end.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
ORGANIZING ID RID COUNTRY
 OF GANG OF TROUBLEMAKERS
 GUN FIGHTS HAVE OCCURRED
Arrest of Loafers is Followed by Threats of Revenge Guns Have Been Much in Evidence of
 Late, Says Report.

FARGO N D.. Aug 8-Farmers of districts through the state have begun organizing bodies of watchmen who will remain readiness to respond to the call of the town or village threatened by the w. Ws So menacng has the situation be- districts that vigorous have been decided upon by the farmers.
 said that bands of from 200 300 of the w. Ws authorities in small daring police officials to hem threatening towns that fail to accord them the freedom and otherwise causing unesness to the whose fields demand immediate attention The situation is said to be North Dakota than other of the state. Nearly every town has had it's trouble.
 Iowa said to be infested with the pests. In battle at Council Bluffs yesterday than fifty shots fired between the independents and the regular workers they call them selves.
 The demand for labor in the great Middle West states keen the present time and 1t said that the w. W.s give whole time dscouagng from taking jobs only xhorbtant wages, according to all reports.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
MILLION ACRES
 WON BACK BY THE
 UNITED STATES
THE LAND WILL BE OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT BY THE GOV
 ERNM ENT IN NEAR FUTURE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. Approxi- mately 100000 acres of agricultural land of the Oregon and California land grant will be thrown open to entry and settlement by fall, it was announced here by the land office. Settlers will be permitted to file on tracts of 160 acres each. paying the government $250 an acre.
 The land involved for which a suit by the United States for it's recovery was begun several years ago, was fin ally decided recently adversely to the companies by the supreme court. This was followed by an act of con. .ress to restore the land to entry.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-08-08
ENGLAND WILLING
 TO ACCEPT PLANS
SUGGESTS THAT THE UNITED STATES DEVISE WAYS AND
 MEANS TO THAT END.

LONDON, Aug. 8.-The British gov ernment today signifed it's intention to permit the United States to relieve the suffering of the Polanders and sug- gests that plans be made to that end. The American ambassador has been notified to report this action to the department at Washington
 4 few days ago. it was reported in the dispatches that both England and France had declined to grant the Unit ed States the privilege. The change of mind comes as a surprise to the Red Cross officials.