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The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Ncfice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Camden, Arkansas, Feb. I5, 1916. Notice is hereby given that Maud Monroe of Red Bluff, Arkansas, who on November 27, 1912. made a Homestead Entry, Serial Nd. 05S1S, for the NEE WI, section 19, township 13 south, rang 27 west, 5th PrincipaS Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Communication Proo7, co establish claim to the land above Ges- cTibed, before the Circuit Court Of Little River county, at Ashdown, Ark- ansas on the 30th day of March. 1916. Claimant names as witnesses: John Howard, George Smith, both of Ogden. Ark; Robert Green Roy Parker, both of Red Bluff, Ark.-R. D. Newton, Reg ister. W-25
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
GERMAN RAIDER
 SINKS SHIPS :
British Steamer Wcst3urn .s "a. C.; as Prize into Santa CiuG.
 2G5 Prisoners .tb0ard.

London, Feb 24.--A dispatch rom Santa Cruz, Teneriffe. Canary 1s- iands), says the British steamer West burn has put in there for repairs, fly ihg the German flag and with {; prize crew of seven men and one officer. Tie officer is believed to belong to the German raider Moewe.
 IT. addition to her own crew, there are 20e prisoners taken fran variou., British vessels on the Westburn. The Westburn left Liverpool January 21 for Buenos Ayres.
 The Westburn is a vessel of $500 tons. She was built in 1893 and is owned by J. Wesall of Sunderland. The prisoners on board came from the British steamers Flamenco, Horact, Clan Mac Tavish and Cambridge, the British bark Edinburgh and the Bel gian steamer Luxembourg.
 Long List of Victims.
 The fact the Westburn has among lLc plISCuClS OH DOdIu u LlSH tlohi elC steamer Clan Mactavish, which w;is sunk after ar exciting battle by the German raider MoeWe, off the coast of Africa in January, seemingly would indicate that the Fla;"e-,co Horace and Edin buTgh and the Lux en2bourg had net similar fate. The MoeWc, which captured tAo British South African liner Appam. #hic:! was later taken into Hampton ;;1'l.:s by a German prize crew, in addition to disrosins of the Clan Mae TaYisA, destroyed six ether steamers. which probably is the Cartridge referred to in the London dispatch; the Tra5e. Author Ariadne. prumonby and Ear ringford
 The Luxembourg and ,he Flamenco are the largest vessels mentioned iN t',e Lcndon dispatch Both carr2 passengers. The GlameNco, which be- longs to the Pacific Steam &aYtga tion Company, was vessel of 4,500 tons, and the Luxembourg, owned by the Belgium National Transportation Company of Antwerp. displaced i 1892 eross tons. The Flamenco was built in 1906 and the Luxembourg in 1908.
 7he Hcrace, which was built Tn 1885 was vessel of 3,335 tons and be- lorGed to the Liverpool BraXil and River Plate Steam Navigation Com lany. The Corbridge is owned by the Corbridge Steamship Company of
 The Edinzur2h was a three-masted bark of ,1472 tons. She was built in 1885. Her home pert was London.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Methodist Missionary Society.

Mrs. J. S. Watkins and Mrs. s. c. Reynolds were hostesses Wednesday, afternoon to the Missionary Society at the home of the former. Mrs. Cook led the interesting program, the sub ject being, China, New Americans.
 New Life for Women in China, Mrs. R. N. Price.
 New Americans, Mrs. May.
 Discussion, Wliy believe in For eii.n Missions led ty Mrs. w. L. Phil lbs
 Music by Ms. f.riant and Mrs. Pen uel.
 Following the program Mrs. Phil lips presided ever a short business session. after which the society ad- iourned fer social hour and delic- ious refreshments Mrs. c. Y. Trice ard Mrs. Edward Cox were visitors.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Notice for Publication.

rspartment of the Intericr, U. S. Land Office, at Camden, Arkansas, l.,
 l5. 1916. Notice is hereby given thar Lee Nelson, of Wilton, Arkansas. who on December 13, 1910, made a Home stead Entry, Serial No 04625, for the Frl SE1 NW4, Frl. SW4 NW4, Frl. NE SE}, Frl. Sa SE4 and the Frl. NEE SW1, Gall on the right bank or the river) section 23 township II south, range 30 w., 5th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention tc, make Final Five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described be- tore the Probate Clerk of Little River County, at Ashdown. Arkansas on the 2ath day of March, 1916.-Claiman- names as witnesses. Joe Cleaver, lanes Talley Toney Harden, Andrew Vealey, all of Wilton, Ark--R. D. New ton, Register 25-W
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Miss FurlOw Entertains.

Tuesday evening proved to be one of the most enjoyable socials of the season when Miss Myrtle Furlow celebrated her own birthday in ctf1- nection with that of the honored Geo. Washington After the guests arriv- ed, each was given papers and pencil and girls were told to write and mali a proposal and the boys an acceptance or refusal. Much laughter came when each went to the postoffice and read his or her letter aloud. The guests were given mere paper and told to make as many words out of Washing ton IS possible in five minutes Glen Black won the price for this. An other very amusing game was, "The Question Spelling Lesson,' in which Miss Clarette Jones stood head of the class. Rock and Forty-twc were al so enjoyed by all as well as the splen did music rendered during the even -ng Delicious refreshments were served after which the guests de- parted each reporting of having had a oily good time. Those present were as follows: Misses Juilett Cor bett, Nelle Bass, Nita Wimberly, Gladys Russell, Clarette Jones and Mrs. noak; Messrs Jack Phillips, Glenn Middlebrcok, Ligon Phillips, Glen Black, Gus Patterson and Hor- ;Ina(,
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
TERHlgGC RATTLE N.LG.S
scyman< Ettaea Nith Seven tr4ty
 Corps. Total oi 2S0,0G0 Men.

London, Feb 24-The war neas enters attr or she operations in the West, where 2. terrific battle is pro Gressing oEer front of 9 miles and T. which 10 less than 2o8,0g0 Ger mans, seven complete army corps, ase engaged. It is apparent that the pos session of Verdun is the German goal. but the allies, prepared for tAfs move ment, by the persistent attacks of the last weel, are putting forth every ef
 sOIt to prevent it.. To meet the Ger man onslaught every available piece Of artillery has been taken io that front. and while the French report admits some advance by the enemies, it has been at ggreat cost in men. The @eG7in War Office claims an advance Of two miles and the capture of 3,0G0 prisoners and much war material.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
BURGLARS AT ARKINDA
Justice Court Held; Oil Men Busy;
 Bob Briggs Died.

E,rl1inda. Feb. 24.-(Spedal.-Tne home of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Cooke was burglarized few nights ago, but nothing of much value was missed
 The cil men are here again this week in interest of the new prospect we'll.
 J. P. Wright went to TeXarkana W ednesday on business.
 Bob Briggs died Tuesday. It was thought at the time of his death 1t was caused by congestion, but 1t was later concluded that it was no;. lie vas only sick about three hours, and died before medical aid could reach him.
 Rev. A. B. Mcdonald preached at thc school house TuesLay night. His text was Snake in the Fence.
 Tie rural mail man has lew mall wagon for which he paid SEA.
 Rev. J. l.. Cooke filled his regu- lar appointment here Sunday. There was preaching at night also.
 The trial Saturday of c. c. Car iol vs. Mr. Managers resulted in yer dict Of guilty for the defendant. This was the third case for MT. Managers recently that went against him for which the cost and fines were about $50.
 Ara Cooke is on the sick list this week.
 Hon. w. H. Boggs was here Sun day from Winthrop.
 The concert at King Rider last Fri day night was reported good and en- ioyed by all present.
 The chickens of the King Rider settlement are dying from the wrins neck. and being consumed by the hands of the hungry.
 J. D. Cooke and son, Ara, T.ent tc Foreman Monday.
 Lewis Brothers average from 10 70 21 workmen on thir pay roll euc:i month.
 Prof. F. T. Edscn will have another entertainment at the end of his school which is not far off
 Thc singing class has received their 1916 song books.
 We have been informed that I. IL. Smith. who moved to Oklahoma this fall and moved back about month ago to the same place, landed with the old song in his mouth. Home Sweet Home'
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
GOV. ISSUES
 PROCLAMATION
Governor Hays in Proclamation Sets March All as Baby Welfare
 Week in Arkansas.

Little Rock Feb. 24-(Special.)- The following proclamation has bee. issued by Governor Hays:
 Whereas, National leaders in the cause of Child Welfare cite the fact that Health authorities unite in saying that public interest is now needed to put into operation methods TOT in fant welfare which are we'll aster- tained and tested" and March All, 1916, has been proclaimed by the Gen eral Federation of Women's Clubs and the Chldrens Bureau of the U. $. De- partment of Labor as Nationwide Baby Week for the consideration or ,he great problems concerning the
 gre and training of those who are to he cur citizens c: tomorrow; t1e'e- fcru
 T George w Hays, Governal "f xArkprsas, do nefe ehy proclaim that lhc week of March All, 1916, shall be < own as Bay Week in Arkah'as, and urge the civic, educational a d I hs'; rthropic leaders of the various communities to adopt such methods ac nay best advance the cause in which the whole state is so vitally interested. C',ildweIfare surveys, the establish nent of Child Welfare Centers, the in trcduction of medical examiners in the schools, as well as school nursing and hygiene, and the establishment of Mothers Study Circles and Parent Teachers Clubs are suggested as among the community activities that might properly engage the attention of our citizens"
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
FREE FLOWER SEEDS Hastings Catalogue Tells You All
 About Them

No matter whether you farm or only plant vegetables or flowers in small lot you need Hastings 1916 Catalogue.
 It is filled GOO pages) from cover to cover with useful farm and garden infor- nation.
 It tells of seeds of kind and quality that you can't buy from your merchant or druggist, seeds that cost no more but give you real satisfaction and real gar den.
 It tells how every customer can get ab- solutely free five packets of easily grown, yet showy and beautiful flowers. ( Hastings is both the best and largest seeG firm in the South, the only firm that you should buy seeds from.
 When you plant Hastings Seeds, you meet Good Garden Luck" more than half way. Write today for their big 1916 Catalogue It is free. A postal card re- quest will bring it. H.C. HASTINGS CO. AtIsnts, Ga.-( (Advt.)
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
German Official Report.

The Berlin statement follows:
 East of the Mouse river We attack ed in order to maintain an embarrass- ing effect Of our defense in the north ern sector of the Woevre.
 ''The attack Was delivered on . front extending well over 10 kilomet- res and We penetrated three kilo- metres into the enemy lines.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK

Troops belonging the seven Ger many army corps under Crown Prince Frederick William are engaged on q twenty-five mile front north Of Yer dun in a desperate effort to drive Jack the French defending force. pro- hably with the capture of the great fortress of Verdun in view. There had been heavy fighting for con siderable period in this distric, but within the last few days the attacks O. the Germans have taken On addec strength.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
French Statement.
he Paris statement follows:

The Paris statement follows:
 We have retaken some sections or tle trenches in the woods of Given chy. In the regions of the north O. Verdun the bombardment by the enemy, which has been energeticaliy answered by us. continued through out the night. Infantry actions have developed on a front of Is kilometres.
 "A strong German attack on HerDe Forest was stopped by our curtain of fire
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
rye FLEETS ARE NEEDEb
iiadeer says Panama Canal Won't
 Soiye Defense Problem afoDe.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Rear Admiral Badger today told the naval com nlJtee that the Panama canal will not sclve the problem of defending the Atlantic and tie Pacihc with but one fleet, but that two fleets are required.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Lodge Directory.

Ashdown Lodge No. 5S1 F. and A. M. meets every Second and Fourth Tues days, at 7:30 D. m.-W. w. Buster, Secty.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26

Iii the British parliament, Premier AsQuith concerning peace reiterated lis former announcement there would he no peace until conditions previous ly set down were met
The Little River news., 1916-02-26
Palace Barbt F ShOD

Best Equipped"ShOp in Town. Offers you the Service of ex. pert barbers, keen razors and clean towels.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26

Another British steamer, the Vest burn has put into port flying the Ger mar flag with prize crew aboard This vessel has reached Santa Cruz Tenneriffe. She has on board 206 pas scngers taken from various British vessels which have been sunk by Ger man raiders.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26

The battle line has extended and west to Etain on the east with Verdun in the center only few miles south ward. The Germans claim to have made important advances and to some extent these are admitted by the French. The German preparations were extensive and the bcmbardmen. ct the French positions with thou sands of shells was uninterrupted.
The Little River news., 1916-02-26

As the French had foreseen this Lattle all available guns were called into action and responded in kind to the heavy shelling of the Germans while at some points the French were unable to resist the onslaught along much of the front the attacks were well sustained and very heavy 5asses inflicted on the Germans
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
PENNSY FOREMAN
GETS GOLD WATCH
Prize Awarded to Charles Gels
king For Lining Up New
Mutual Members

At the monthly meeting of Harris
burg Assembly, No. 4. Mutual Bene-
f1cial Association of the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. held last night at Chestnut
street Hall, Charles Geisking. general
shop foreman of the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad shops, was given the surprise
of his life. He was called to the plat
form and presented with a handsome
gold watch by James K. Linn. national
secretary of the Mutual Beneficial As
sociation.
The gift was reward to Foreman
Gelsklng for his good work in securing
the largest number of new mem bers
Tor the local assembly and came from
the national body, making him the big
winner in the grand membership prize
contest The local foreman during
the past three months has brought
into the association 3S7 new members
Foreman Returns Thanks
Mr. Geisking in accepting the watch
thanked the national secretary and
added: IF every employe of the Penn
sylNania Railroad knew the value of
the benefits of the Mutual, there would
be nobody on the outside"
Secretary Linn announced at last
nlShts meeting that on or about May
IL new assembly, known as No 21
would be organized in Harrisburg
The membership of No. has grown
so rapidly that 1t is planned to have
all car shop men in one organization
The new assembly will be made up of
employees at Eno1a. Marysville, Luck
now and Maclay street shops. The in
stallation ceremonies will be in charge
of George w. Brown, of Philadelphia
the national president.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
Bishop Approves Obey
in Wedding Ceremony

Cincinnati O.-The word "obey'' in
the marriage ceremony was indorsed
by Bishop Daniel S. Tupple, of st.
Louis, at the MONDAY service at the
Lyric theater, when the head of the
Episcopal House of Bishops explain
ed that the word is not intended to
convey the idea of subordination, but
rather to define the relative duties of
man and woman in the marriage tie.
THE mans place." said Bishop Tup-
pie, us to establish and protect the
home; that of the woman, to cherish
it when established
Divorce, added the veteran bishop,
is the consuming evil of society to-
day, threatening the family, because
society fails to recognize the family,
rather than the individual as it's unit
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
Railroad Notes

The safety first train of the United
States government has started a tour
of the United States. The first stop
was made at Philadelphia. The train
will leave tonight for points in Vir-
ginia and West Virginia.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad will
spend 100000 for the erection of
small repair shops along its lines Ma
chinery and tools will be installed for
making emergency repairs on engines.
Notice was received to-day by the
Pennsylvania Railroad officials in Har-
risburg of freight embargo on all
shipments by way of the New Haven
railroad. starting last night at mid
night. Perishable goods and news
paper print paper are exceptions.
Captain Paul L. Barclay. of the
police department of the Philadelphia
division of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
has placed special officers on duty on
line. Two men will be on duty day
and night at Martic Forge and Safe
Harbor.
Joseph Diffenderfer, freight con-
ductor on the Baltimore division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, is off duty
on account of illness,
The average daily movement OF
freight over the Middle division of the
Pennsylvania railroad was 7,015 cars.
This is a new record. The total move
ment past Lewistown Iewistown juno
ton was 210.456. This was an in
crease of $500 cars.
George d. Ogden. who from jan
uary, 1898, to January, 1901, was agent
of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Har-
risburg, to-da yassumes his new duties
as freight traffic manager, with super
vision over the business on all the
lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad east
OF Pittsburgh and Erie.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
BAPTISTS NAME
COMMITTEES
Missionary, Education and
Publication Work Con-
sidered Today

Sessions of the Harrisburg Asso-
citation of Baptist Churches were con-
tinued this morning in the Tabernacle
Baptist Church with the moderator,
the Rev. Fl. ]. Highly, of Lancaster,
presiding. The address of welcome
was made by Harold Germer, a stu
dent in Bucknell, with a response by
the Rev. Mr.. Highly, who was author
lied TO visit D. p. Jerduld, treasurer
of the association, who is ill.,
Committees appointed this morning
follow: Nominations. the Rev. w. H.
Dallman, the Rev. D. l.. Martin and
MI. West, of Wiconisco; place and
preachers, the Rev. Mr. Harris and the
Rev. Mr.. Southland, of Lykens, and
Mrs. j. G. Mcfarland; auditing, Messrs.
Mount, Hartpence and Aungst.
The sermon of the morning was
delivered by the Rev. DR.. Calvin A.
Hare, pastor of Tabernacle Church,
who spoke on Gods Revelation of
Himself" using as his text God is
Love-" The afternoon session was de-
voted to discussion of missionary and
publication work. ministerial educa-
ton and the seminaries. Tonight
President Milton G. Evans will speak
on THE New Testament in Christian
Education" and the Rev. DIR. william
n. Yates on The Hope of Glory" Ses-
sions will be continued tomorrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
Pennsylvania Hotel Plans
Provide For Large Structure

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany makes this announcement of the
plans of its subsidiary, the Pennsyl-
for the hotel to be erected on Seventh
avenue, between Thirty second and
Thirty-third streets, New York city, to
be known as the Hotel Pennsylvania.
The Hotel Pennsylvania will be
directly opposite Pennsylvania Station,
with which it will be connected by an
underground passageway for the use
of patrons of the hotel and the Penn
sylvania and Long Island Railroads. 1t
Will also be connected with the impor-
tant express station on the Seventh
avenue subway (between Thirty-sec-
ond and Thirty-fourth streets) and is
within half a block of the Hudson and
Manhattan railway, the Sixth avenue
elevated and the new Broadway sub
way, now under construction.
BY the time the hotel is opened in
1917 there will he direct passenger
service between Pennsylvania Station
and New England, via the New York
Connecting Railroad Company's new
East river bridge. in addition to the
present service via the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad to the West and South. and
via the Long. Island railroad to all
Long Island points, so that patrons of
the hotel can then travel in all direc-
tions, inside or outside the city, with
out going from under shelter, or by
taxicabs or other vehicles.
The new hotel will have 200 rooms
The Hotel Pennsylvania is to be leased
to Franklin j. Matchette, of Mil
waukee, Wis, who is represented by
John j. Fleming Co, brokers. Mr.
Machette will incorporate a company
to furnish and operate the hotel under
lease for period of twenty-one
years, with optional renewal.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
GOOD WILL OFFICERS

Officers of the Good Will Fire Com
pany were elected at the annual meet
ing last night. ]. II. Williamson was
selected as president. A social pro-
gram with a luncheon followed the
business session. Other officers elect
ed were: president, Michael r.
Hoffman,; recording secretary, Lewis
Tress; financial secretary, George E.
Burd; treasurer, Charles Eckels;
trustees, ]. Schlomberg, Charles Kill
patrick and o. G. Johnson; assistant
engineers, John Peiffer, william
Shibe and Edward Byrem; firemen,
John Starr Joseph Berrier, Lewis
Tress and Ralph Boughman; safety
committee, Joseph Starr, Harold
Crimmell, William Shibe, Michael
Hoffman and Geary Waltz; chaplain,
the Rev. Calvin A. Hare; delegates to
State Firemen's Association conven-
ton, Edward Byrem; delegates to
Firemen's Union, George w. Lutz, j.
II. Williamson and Edward Byrem I;
delegates to Firemen's Relief, ]. H.
Williamson, o. G. Johnson and
Charles Fitzpatrick; delegates to
Cum berland Valley convention, w.
w. Anderson, George D. Ellis and ].
Schlomberg. George Stark was elect
ed foreman, and II. Funston was
elected assistant foreman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-02
Bible Class to Support
Missionary; Band Concert

At the annual meeting of the Mems
Bible Glass of st. Johns Lutheran
Sunday School last evening 1t was de-
cided to pledge its support to a native
mission worker in a foreign field and
to have the Loysville Orphans Home
auditorium Thursday evening, May %.
The following members were elected
teachers and officers for the ensuing
year: Teacher, Frank b. Wickersham: /:
assistant teachers, Fred Dengler and
w. II. Kell: president, c. N. Mumma !;
vice-president, C. A. Reehling; secre-
tary, Howard Hartman; assistant sec
retary, H. w. FollSer; treasurer, O..
l. Eppinger; librarian, II. w. Light,
and assistant librarian, Mark Vanatta.