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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Records EarIy American History.

Mrs. w. f. Otis of Dandy Four Cor
ners, Vt, Is the possessor Of copy OF
the Newport, II. l., Mercury, dated Feb
ruary II, ITO, published by Solomon
Southwick. The paper contains an ac-
count of IAN assembly Of people" in
Faneuil hall, Boston, which adopted
vigorous resolutions against William
Jackson, Theophilus Lille and Nathan
lei Rogers for refusing to deliver up
certain packages Of tea remaining un-
sold by them"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
:; ,.--oT CT TOBACCO STyD!-O
;Iysiciar Asserts That Cigarette
Smoking Causes Rise In Beata
Of the Pulse.

Cigarette smoking often causes
marked rise in pulse beats, makes the
pulse irregular and causes a cnange
n blood pressure, the effects being
more marked If the smoke Is lnhaled'
8 the conclusion Of DR.. James AK
man of New York, the latest authority
10 endeavor to determine the exact
effects on the human race Of cigarette
smoking.
Doctor Alkmans experiments are no
more productive Of definite conclusions
than those Of many other investiga'
tors of the past, remarks a writer In
London Tit-Bits. He suggests, how
ever, that the great increase In cir
culatory diseases in the past hundred
years may be attributed to smoking,
although admitting that In the face OF
conflicting opinions, 1--WE can see now
far we are from definite conclusions
as to the true effect Of tobacco
"The effect on the pulse Of smoking
but one cigarette was Marked" writes
Doctor Altman, &c out of n subjects
showing an Increase Of more than elgh'
! beats q minute. In some cases the
rise was spectacular, and came on III
one or two minutes, almost as soon as
the pulse was taken. OF the u cases
oil gave an increase except four, ant
two Of the four had an abnormal!
| biyh nulce ot thp start
"Other investigators have reported
rise in blood pressure, but In this Sc
ries the effects on the pressure wer'
not at all uniform. Out Of % case
the systolic pressure fell In II. II
five there was an increase, and eigh
gave no change"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Odd Superstiticns.

The Serbians are among the me-
superstitious people in the world, a
have especially peculiar ideas abb
animals. They have practice OF FOL
casting the future by means OF 4
shoulder bone of roasted sheep on
pig. The fiat part of the bone Is sd
to predict peace or war. II 1t Is Gle
and white, it means peace; II ratf1
dark, 1t means war. Near the upp
part of the bone are some small holt
which, according to their size and po
ton, are termed cradles or cOtfins, al
foreshadow Joy or sorrow.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Tobacco" Not Named From Plant.

The term tobacco" Is indeed de-
rived not from the plant, but from an
instrument sharply described In 1888
by Oviedo as q "small, hollow. wooden
tube shaped like letter ~, the two
points of which are inserted in the
nose of the smoker, the other end held
into the smoke of burning tobacco, and
thus the fumes are inhaled"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Medieval Automobiles.

Among some interesting docuul
in the old Bohemian city, Saaz, on
Eyer river. Is picture showing
attack on the fortress Glatz, in Sill
in which war automobiles were !
The mechanically driven cars were
vehicles, protected by huge shield
front, In which the soldiers tut
large cranks, the rotary motion
which was transferred to cogwh
and to the road wheels. 1t is
mated that these fifteenth-cen
"chauffeurs" got speed of four n
an hour out of the armored cars.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Wjfev Had Him There.

Henry" said his wife reproachfq
ly, do you know that 1t was thru
o'clock when you came home this NOR
ing?" "You are mistaken, my dear
he replied. ut was just half-past on
l looked at the clock on the churt
tower as l passed the corner" "F'
be 1t from me to doubt your wor
Henry" answered his wife, "but II tn
is the case 1t must have taken you 6
hour and q half to reach the frol
door,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
sone Odd Christian Names.

An appellant rejoicing in tie curious
name Of Rezla Mt the last sitting OF the
Somerset tribunal caused an inquiry
where no got II from. He replied from
the Bible, where 1t Is only mentioned
once-I Chron. 7:39. There lived Tor
many years in the village OF Twerton'
Bath. one named Miah. He was born
n twin, and his parents thriftily divid.
cd the predestincd name OF Jeremiah
between them, the Other babe peihe
christened Jere,--London Globe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
MnrA Annroprlate.

1.-THE emblem OF this hotel is an
eagle" remarked guest OF the sea-
shore hotel. as he glanced over the
cashiers window. "Eagle!" snorted
the man who had just paid his bill.
1T ought to be gull"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
The Reason.

"Why are Indians more stoical In
the face Of death than white men?"
That's easy. Indians are accus-
toned to dyeing."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE MANITOWOC,SAVINGS BANK
located at Manitowoc, State OF Wiscon-
sin, at the close Of business on the 9th
day of December, 1915, pursuant to call
by the Commissioner of Banking.
RESOURCES
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04

Always the Two Sides.
There are always two sides to Id
nestle argument--the wife's side and
the wrong side.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04
Push Always Necessary.

In order to succeed you must have
push. Tou can't even run lawn
mower without Il.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-04


|. Edwin Schuette, Cashier, OF the
above named bank do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
EDWIN SCHpETTE,
Cashier1A
Correct Attest:
JOHN SCHUETTE,
LOUIS SCHUETTE,
(Notorial Seal Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day Of jan, 1917.
EMIL BAENSCH,
Notary Public.
my Commission expires July 10, 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
The Nubian Brouqht Home.

Iro 0. Smith has brought The Nubian home after giving him a start ill trotting races in Missouri, under the guidance of finished reinsman, Len Madison. The horse made a grand start in fast company at Independence, Mo, but in break ing thru a pocket in which con- testing drivers had placed him, strained a tendon and was tempor- arily lamed, and on the drivers ad- vice. Mir. Smith decided to with draw the horse for the season. Tn a seventh heat in one race The Nu- bian made the last quarter in 30 seconds flat In this connection it may be interesting to state that Madison, who has a good string of horses, is very desirous of coming to Mena, and will do so if he is able to get the use of the track here and receives reasonable encouragement from local horsemen. It is said also that another well known driver is considering bringing his horses.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
A Happy Family Reunion.

The home of Mir. and Mrs. John Chambers is the scene of happy family reunion this week, sons and daughters of Mrs. Chambers being here from widely separated points. Those who are in the homecoming are the Rev. C. w Lambert, and Mrs. Lambert and son of Clovis, N. Mex; the Rev. G. J. Parrish, Mrs, Parrish and four children of Lexing- ton, Ky: MT. and Mrs. John Watkins and five children of Antlers, Ok. Mir. and Mrs. Q. Runyon and four children of Broken Bow, Ok, and Joseph Parrish of Columbus, 0. The only ones unable to come were the son. Edward Parrish, who is in the navy in San Francisco, and the daughter Mrs. Wiley Brock, also of San Francisco. Isaac Parrish of Ava. Ok. came in on Monday to join the family group.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
MENA SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT. 10.
Classification at High School Will
 Begin Wednesday.

The Mena Public Schools will open next Monday, September 10. The high school building will be opened to pupils and the public at 8:30 a. m., and the grade school buildings at 9 a. m. Pupils coming upon the grounds before these hours will re- main quiet on the grounds until the principals open the doors. Pupils in the high school will assemble in the study hall where the school will be formally opened Pupils of the grade schools will assemble in the various class rooms as directed by their respective principals.
 Classification of high school pu- pills began Wednesday. All pupils who think they are in the Senior class, that is, all Juniors of last year, and any who may have moved into the district are urged to be pres ent so that their records can be strengthened out and so their course may be determined for this year. Each pupil is requested to bring his term report cards of last year. Any newcomer should bring his record of credits from the school last at tended. A complete record of all previous work is required before a pupil may classify in the high school Classification of other pu- pills will follow on Thursday and Friday as designated by the Super intendent in his letter of last week.
 The new manuals are now ready for distribution. Any patron or stu dent may secure one by calling at the office of the superintendent in the high school building between the hours of S:30 and f2.
 C K Wilkarsof Sunt
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
QUICK RESULTS IN GARDEN.
f \. Whisenhunt Demonstrates His
 Abiiity Eie'Sa Rarhetor

l.. N Whisenhunt Vas in uena Wednesday and had samples from hrs garden that are object lessons in what can be done in favorable sea sons Tn quick production of garden stuil On July lt MT. WhisenhInt planted potatoes. The samples he brought to town are almost as large as hen eggs, and he says he has fresh pgas ta cook with them. On higust 2 26 days back; he sowed radlsh and turnip seed. The rad ishes shown are , inches long and an inch in diameter. while the fnr- mp roots are five inches long and the tops i0-and what delicious greens they would make! And The Star IS promised a mess of young turnips very soon.
 And with all this skill at garden ing. and with flrst-class reputation as a housekeeper, earned by bach ing for six long years, L. \. is a single man! What
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
WILL BRING HOGS AND CATTLE
F. !. Greiner of RilIinas. Mo. Buvs
 Farm Near NumIey.

Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Greiner of Bill lngs. Mo-, returned home Tuesday after having been in Mena since last Friday. MT. Greiner was in Mena last June and at that time started negotiations thru the Payne X Horn CT real estate agency for the pur- chase of the F. G. Collins farm near Nunley This deal was closed on this trip, and Mr and Mrs. Greiner returned home to prepare to move to Polk county, tho they may not be able to get possession of the farm until the first of the year. MT. Greiner breeder of 0. I. C. hogs and Guernsey cattle, and he expects to bring car load of the stock with him.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
MKIBBEN HELD IN JAIL.
J. W. Terry, Alleged Murdered Man. May Be Brought From California.

Willard Vaught of Nunley re- turned Tuesday from Poteau, where he had been to make some investi- cations in reference to arrest of Louie Mckibben of this county on the charge of perjury in connection with the alleged murder of J. w. Terry, for which Vaught and two others had twice been tried. He states that efforts are being made to bring Terry from Los Angeles coun- ty, California, to testify in the case, and if will be done if he is able to make the trip. In the meantime, Mekibben is being held in the coun- ty iail in pOteau.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
NEW AUTO COMPANY FORMED.
Dr. c. C. Gunnels and C. 4. Riley to
 Handle Stephens Cars.

The Arkansas Gazette of Sunday tells of the organization of the Stephens Auto Sales Company with C. c. Gunnels of this city and c. A. Riley of Little Rock as the members of the company. MT. Riley has been state salesman for the stephens au- tomobiles under Mir Gunnels. and was so successful that Mir, Gunnels sold him half interest in the dis tributership- The company will have control of the state of Arkan- sas and counties of Dunklin and Pemiscot in Missouri and Bowie and Class in Texas.
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The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
WITH MONEY IN TREASURY.
Polk County Makes Fine Financial
 Showing for the Year.

The county clerks statement of receipts and expenditures for the year ending June 30 1917, which is being completed by deputy county clerk, w. D. Mount, will make a good showing for Polk county finances as compared with previous years. The report will show cash on hand in the amount of S6,692.5l and out standing warrants in the amount of $887.22 On June 30, 1916, the out standing warrants amounted to S6,- 3i9.52 and the cash on hand at that time amounted to Si7.26.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Commissions to Exemption Board.

Sheriff H w. Finger, Eugene Cox and Dr. ]. c. Hilton, the members Of the local exemption board are in re- eeipt of commissions sent out by the War Department, approving their appointment. The commissions are signed by Wm NJ. lngraham, assist ant secretary of war and by Provost Marshal F. H. CrOwder.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Rrilntnn-Adams.

Cluster Adams and Miss Ollie Bruntan of Beauchamp, Ark. were united in marriage Wednesday at the office of the county clerk, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. R. Rushing of the NJ. E. church, Snilih.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Insect Bite Caused Trouble.

Miss Irene Thornton came in from Shady Monday to get treatment for an insect bite on her ankle. When she reached town her foot was badly swollen from the infection, but she was much better Tuesday and re- turned to her school Wednesday. She was accompanied on the trip by Miss Rachel Lawrence, one of her pupils. s
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Yellow complexion, pimples and disflguring blemishes on the face or body can be gotten rid of by dectQr- ing the liver, which is torpid. HER. BIkE is a powerful liver correctant. If nurifles the system, stimulates the vital organs and puts the body in nne vigorous condition. Price 50c. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture fA.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

@k
 Grady Embry, Ben Goolsby, J. II. Embry and Herman Purvis were among the Board Camp people in Mena Tuesday.
 Mrs. J. H. Long went to Wickes Tuesday to spend the remain der of the week at the home of her son, W. A. Long.
 Mrs. Lou Bode and son, Evan, ar rived Monday from Lakenan, Mo, after having been away from Mena since last winter.
 Mrs. J. B. Goss and children are spending this week with Mrs. Goss' parents at Alder. They were taken out Sunday by Mir. Goss.
 Deputy U. s. Marshal J. A. Thorn ton, after being at home for week, left Monday for Fort Smith to take up work in other parts of the dis trict.
 MT. and Mrs. Dave l.. Henson and daughter, Miss Kittie, and Mir. and Mrs. B. A. Gaddy and children left "Wednesday for their new home in Phoenix. Ariz.
 Mrs. Hattie c. Whan and son, Clarence, left Tuesday afternoon for East Palestine. O., where they had spent four months of this summer. Mrs. Whan's father and two broth CTS live in East Palestine.
 Lieutenant Grady H Forgy was enc of. the 200 officers transferred from Camp Pike to Waco, Tex, where they will assist in training the National Guard of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Oscar Wood and Henry Dickerson came Tuesday from Gerty, Ok, go- ing from here to Yoeana to visit rel- atives.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
l2al and I5c
Ladies' and Misses
 Underwear.

Fortunately we bought en- tirely too much ladies and misses Winter Underwear last year and had to carry over quite a stock. Now if you want to buy Underwear at less than cost today come to this store and We will prove to you that this can be done.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
FalllDress Goods.

Our new fall Dress Goods are all in stock and we think that we have the whole town beat, when 1t comes to Dress Goods. We show allthe latest solid colors, stripes and plaids in both wool and cotton ma terials. We placed our order for Dress Goods early in Feb urary and for this reason are in a position to sell Dress Goods at about 25 per cent under the market. Come and let our salesladies show you these beautiful new Dress Ma terials.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

]. M. Hatfield of Shady was in Mena Monday to go to Heavener for visit of few days with his son, T. A.. Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs. John Bell went to Wander voort Tuesday to spend the remain der of the week at the home of her uncle.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Sol. Pryor, one of the merchants in Oden, wah in Mena "Wednesday to get supplies for his store.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Neil Riding arrived on Monday morning from Shreveport and after spending day with Mrs. Riding and the baby, left Wednesday for Kansas City to enter the employ of the Ellet-Kendall Shoe Company. as travelling salesman, with western Iowa as his territory.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

G. K. Sims and son, Grover. were up from Cove Tuesday to attend to business.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

R. ]. Abernathy was in from Big Fork Tuesday for a load of sup plies.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Miss Ollie Shields left Wednes- day for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. F. D. Cunningham, in Malvern, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

w. E. Stephens of Opal was among the farmers here Wednesday. He recently completed the summer term of school in the Lower Big Fork district, and he is now consid- ering moving to Mena so that his children may have the advantage of Ia longer school term.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

J. H. Estes of Dial was in Mena Tuesday to get supplies for his store.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Miss Lura Naler began work on Monday as saleslady in the Hoeh- ener jewelry store
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

c. W. Davenport and family are getting ready to move Thursday to the B. 4. Gaddy farm west of Mena, which Mir Davenport recently bought He has secured the crop on the farm, and already has been marketing watermelons and other products.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

on Fourth street. MT. Duncan re- turned home "Wednesday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Dr. c. c. Gunnels reports the birth of daughter on Tuesday to MT. and Mrs. John Donaldson, living on the FretZ place near Ransom.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Joseph Hawthorne returned to his home near Park, Scott Co.,, Tuesday, after having been in Mena since last Saturday. Mir. Hawthorne is look iii for q location where he can give his children educational advantages, and has about decided to come to Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Sidney W. Duke of the First Ma tional Bank left Monday for Quin- ton, Ok, to temporarily take the place of the cashier of the Quinton National Bank, who has been chosen for service in the National Army. R. H. Nall, vice president of the Mena bank, is assisting during Mr. Dukes absence.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

W. A. Christopher of ThomasvilIe spent "Wednesday in Mena on busi- mass
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Win Peters, while in Womble last Sunday sustained a fracture of his right forearm when he was attempt ing to crank his automobile. He had started on trip to Mt. Ida, but returned to Mena after having the fracture reduced.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

H. H. Thomas returned Tuesday evening from Mountain Fork, where he had spent two days looking after crops which he is growing on shares.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Grady Embry, Ben Goolsby, J. II. Embry and Herman purvis were among the Board Camp people in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Shoes for all the
 Family.

The Lochridge Shoe depart ment is known all over this section of the country. When people want shoes for service they come to this store. when they demand style they come here and when they want comfort they come here. They know that they always get values when they wear Loch- ridge Dry Goods Co. Shoes, Our stock at this time is larger than for many years. Lots of job lots and samples being closed out at great sacrifices.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

. iOi oCi flDC III SifC AN0tiOitdt Al lily R. H. Nall, vice president of the Mena bank, is assisting during Mir. Dukes absence
 R. l.. Norris returned Wednesday from Fort Smith, where he had spent several days getting lined up and ready for the cotton buying season in Mena He went out home Wednesday to arrange 10 move to Mena Friday so that the children may be ready for the opening of school next Monday.
 Mena friends of the Rev. Francis N Brewer and Mrs. Brewer are in receipt of invitations to the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Lola Pauline to Hugo Harris Gregory of Hamburg, Ark, which was solem- nized Wednesday afternoon at 3:3G o'clock in the First NJ F. church. South, in DeQueen.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trout arrived the latter part of last week from Springdale, Ark. and on the first of the month Mir. Trout took charge of the Mena Flour Mill as miller. Mir. Trout has had an experience of IS years in the milling business, and was with Messrs. Cooking and Allen when the Mena mill was first start cd
 Mir. and Mrs. Derby C Duncan and two daughters, and Mrs. White, mother Of Mrs. Duncan arrived on Tuesday from Ashdown and ar arranged for Mrs. Duncan and daugh- ters and mother to remain in Mena ! for stlle remainder of the summer for their health. They will be at home in Mrs. c. E. Dennis cottage
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Gregg c. Purvis of Board Camp left "Wednesday night for Dallas, where he is to report for duty in the navy on the morning of Septem- Der !
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Menas as soon as he can secure a shon. f-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
PERSONAL NOTES

A daughter was born Saturday, September 1 to Mir. and Mrs. Hugh Harrison.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs, G. P. Young, mother of Mrs. M. V. Mitchell, returned to her home in Waldron "Wednesday after hav- ing spent three weeks with her daughter and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06
Fall Dress Gingham.

No doubt you think you are paying an unreasonable price for Ginghams, but as a matter of fact you are buying the cloth for less than wholesale cost. Early next year all Ginghams will advance to 20 and 25c per yard, possibly be- fore that time. If you do not want to pay those prices then the thing to do is to buy enough right now to last you for the next year. For the present. at least, we will mam- tain our old prices. per yard
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs. J. H. Long went to Wickes Tuesday to spend the remain der of the week at the home of her son, W. A Long.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

W. ]. Clark, in from Nunley on Wednesday. reports that cotton is being damaged in his community by the ravages of "sharpshooters, many half grown bolls being shed by the plants on account of the in jury. rfe
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

D. w. Baker returned to Mena on Saturday from Tndependenc. Mo, where he had been employed as hprseshoer on the racing circuit
 He followed the racing circuit thru Kansas, making Council Grove, An thony, Pratt, Minneapolis, Concor- dia and other points. He will again go into the. blacksmith business in
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs, Fife Bennett, after a stay of several weeks in Mena, was called to dalton Monday by the illness of a daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs. Caesar Wyss and two chil- dren of Eagleton are in Mena at the home of Mir and Mrs Phil T. Steven son while Mrs. Wyss is undergoing medical treatment.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

Mrs. J. W. Ingram of Mountain Fork passed thru Mena Tuesday en route to Oklahoma City, where she will spend three months with her daughter, Miss Mary, who is deputy county clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

j. c. Gates, formerly a leading Hatfield merchant now at Tuscola. Tex, was ill Mena Wednesday to visit friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-09-06

J. E. Hilton was in from Nunley making extensive pur- chases for his store, his plan being to carry more general line than has his predecessor.