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The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Mrs. H. H. Grimths Dies in Nebraska

George and Paul Griiliths received a telegram last Thursday announce ing the death of their mother, Mrs H. H. Grifliths. at the home of her son, H. w. Grifllths, in Salem, Nebr The death occurred at 2:30 o'clock Thursday morning. but the Mena relatives were not even aware of her illness. Mrs. Grifliths, with her husband, and other members of the family, came to Polk county about 20 years ago. locating on the farm opposite the T. $. Proctor farm near the Bethesda Springs road They lived here continuously until about four years ago, going then to Hou- stOn, Tex, where Mir Grifilths died. For the past two or three years, Mrs. Griiliths has made her home with her son in Nebraska. but had been in Mena on a visit about two years ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
TRY II! SUBSTITUTE FOR NASTY CALONEL
Starts Your Liver Without Making You Sick and Can Not
 Salivate.

"Calomel is dangerous and people know it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is perfectly safe and gives better results" said prominent local druggist. Dodson's Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by every druggist who sells it. A large bottle costs 50 cents and if it fails to give easy relief in every ease of liver sluggishness and constipation, you have only to ask for your money back
 Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant tasting. purely vegetable remedy, harmless to both children and adults Take a spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine; no bilious ness. sick headache acid stomach or constipated bowels. It doesn't gripe or cause inconvenience all the next day like violent calomel. Take a dose of calomel today and tomor- row you will feel weak, sick and nauseated. Take Dodson's Liver Tone instead and feel fine. full of VigOr and ambition.-AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
For Sale for Cash, or Will Trade

One 9xi6 30 H. P. Sidecrank Atlas Engine with i2 inch Band Fly Wheel First Class Condition. One 50 H P. Return Tubular Locomotive Fire box Boiler with 42 it. Stack-good condition. All necessary fixtures for both Boiler and Engine. Reasons for selling-are replacing above power plant with Natural Gas En- zine. The above can be seen in daily operation at our Sash and Door Fac tory. Dyke Bros, Fort Smith, Ark. Adv. 4-4t 2-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
ELECTRIC PLANT FOR LYRIC.
Manager s. H. Blair Has Prepared to
 Give Matinees.

Manager s. H. Blair of the Lyric Theatre, has just installed a new light and power plant for the pur- pose of furnishing day current for matinee performances, which he has for some time been desirous of giv- ing to the people of Mena.
 The plant consists of twin cylin- der special electric Cushman gaso- line engine of 8 horsepower; gen. orator of AZ kilowatts capacity, and the necessary switchboard and other appliances. It is very compact outfit, being all mounted on one base.
 The outfit has been placed in a room adjoining the stage of the Air dome. just across the street from the Lyric winter house.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
GOV. BROUGH MOVES TO
 BRING ABOUT HARMONY
Changed Senate Record to Show Hays Message Received-To
 Limit Liquor Receipts.

Little Rock, Jan. l0.-A movement was made in the Senate Tuesday to annul the appointments of Gov. Hays, by refusing to receive the governors message, but today, on the suggestion of Governor Brough, the record was changed to show the message was received, the purpose being to bring about harmony.
 Senator Burgess introduced a bill permitting persons to receive liq- uor shipments only twice a year, and not over six quarts at each time.
 A bill was introduced in the House Lo repeal the publicity act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
GOOD SALE AT EGGER.
Only One Note Was Given in Settle
 ment for the Items Bought.

The sale "Wednesday of stock, ve- hicles, feed, household goods, etc, conducted by Col C. Nj. Latimer, auctioneer, and Walter Nance, clerk, for Levi Wimberly at Egger, was a moving affair, beginning at few minutes after 10 o'clock in the morn ing and continuing until about ? o'clock without intermission or showdown. The average of prices paid was quite satisfactory. Corn sold at Si.Oi1a per bushel
 An interesting feature is the state ment of Clerk Nance, who states that but one note was made in pay ment at the sale, all other settle ments being made by cash or check.
 Mir and Mrs. Wimberly plan soon 10 go to Western Texas, the change being made solely in the hope that Mrs. Wimberly's health will be ben efited.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
MILK IN WINTER.

Why do your cows give less milk in winter than they do in summer? Just because nature does not sup ply them with grasses and green food But we have come to the as sistance of Dame Nature with B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy which con- tains the very ingredients that the green feed supplies in season, only of course, in a more highly con- centrated form. We guarantee that this remedy will make your cows give more milk, and better milk, with the same feed. For sale by Thacker Grocery Company.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

Tn the Justice of the Peace Court of
 Center Township. Polk County. Arkansas, before $. H. smith, Jus tice of the Peace. Niles X Moser Cigar Co, Plaintiff, vs.
 Carter X SaIyers, Defendants.
 The Defendant. Whit Salyers, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the con- plaint of the Plaintiff
 s. H. Smith, Justice of the Peace. Adv-ist pub. Jan. fl. Last pub. Feb. 1, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

hall, the door open and the carriage waiting. We are hospitable people and polite. but it must be admitted that we have felt at times that we would like to go and board some where else until the governor should take his leave.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
These Traders should Be Careful.

Jess Bass of Union Grove traded a fine coon dog for a mule last week. He said he hated to let him go, but he had another to take his place. Holly Springs Correspondent of the Mena Star
 Mir. Bass has made a great mis- take When a man has a mule he has to work with it, whereas good coon dog means both pleasure and Drofit.-Arkansa Gazette.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
CONWAY PEOPLE TREMBLE.
RumOred That Detective Knows of
 Gambling in High Places.

Conway, Jan. s. That charges of gaming against 50 or 60 Conway men and boys will be investigated by the grand jury is rumored It is said that a detective employed by mem bers of the local Anti-Saloon League came here several weeks ago, repre- Senting himself as an insurance agent. and after gaining the c0nii- dence of the gamblers secured evil dence.
 1t is reported also that the same sleuth will furnish evidence Of iTf- fractions of liquor laws.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
County Deposilories Popular.

Little Rock, Jan. i3.-County De- pository acts are again popular in the General Assembly, as well as county salary bills. Bills have been introduced for Repositories in Pu- laski, Yell, Cleveland and Phillips. The salary bills are coming in rapidly. Pulaski is leading with a comprehensive bill, and one for Cleburne has passed the Senate and been read twice in the House.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Normal Training at Hatfield.

A Normal Training Course viii be organized at Hatfield the last of March, limited to 20. If you want to make better teachers or prepare for June examination, notify me so that place can be reserved for you. Board reasonable. No drones need apply. R. B. Dodd, prin.-Adv. wi-4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
CIGARETTES co UP, TOO.
Wholesalers Raise and Retailers
 Probably Will Follow Suit.

New York, Jan. S.-Adyances in the price of Turkish cigarettes ranging from l5c to Si00 thousand were announced today by F. Loril- lard X Go, one of the largest tobac- co manufacturers in the country The increase in cost of paper and expenses was given as the reason.
 The higher wholesale prices are said to foreshadow corresponding advances in the retail trade
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
RAILROADS MAKE A KILLING.
Net Operating Income Past Four
 Months Jumped 63 Millions.

Washington, Jan.i2-The net op- erating income of the 1855 larger rail- roads of the United States jumped S63,000,000 during the four months period ending November 1, over the corresponding period in 1915, ac- cording to figures by the interstate commerce commission.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
EQUAL SUFFRAGE BILL IN.
Amendment Introduced in House by
 Representative Riggs.

Little Rock, Jan. t3.--The equal suffrage amendment made it's ap- pearance in the House Friday aft ernoon, having been introduced by Representative John A. Riggs, who is an ardent suffragist. This makes nine proposed amendments in the House, which has advanced to a second reading the Bush-Caruth resolution submitting an amend ment for a graduated land tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

Pleurisy pains are located just be- low the short ribs. Lumbago affects the same region but toward the back BILLIARDS SNOW LTNI- MENT is the remedy in either case. If rubbed in thoroughly it eases pain, relaxes the muscles and the patient can move about freely and comfortably Price 25c. 50c and Si co per bottle. For sale by Jack son Drug & Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
w hat Our County
 Schools Are Doing
Report by w. Homer Pigg, County Superintendent.


 Now that we have a County De- monstrator and County Canning Club Agent the schools of tho county should begin to organize for the boys and girls club work m the county A large number of schools organized clubs last year, but we were handicapped in the club work by not having the agents to take the lead and encourage and
 instruct the boys and girls in their work. We are now in position to do some good work in this line and every teacher in the county should lend her assistance to make the club work one of the important phases of our school work. One school in the county has already or ganized a boys pig club and pur- chased several registered Poland China pigs. Arrangements will pro- bably be made soon whereby the boys will be given financial assist ance in the pig club work. This is an important work and it is hoped that other schools will organize boys and girls for the club work. Our county agent will render the boys and girls every assistance pos sihle in making the club work a success.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
ALASKA TO BE BONE DRY.
Committee Will Report Drastic Bill
 FaV0rably.

Washington, Jan. i0.--At a hear ing on drastic prohibition bill for Alaska before the house territories committee it was developed that there are 325 retail dealers and six brewers in the territory. Secretary Houston indicated the committee would report the bill favorably and that it's effect would be to make the territory bone dry"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

Lame hack may come from over work, cold settled in the muscles of the back, or from disease. In the two former cases the right remedy is BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT It should be rubbed in thoroughly over the affected part, the relief will be prompt and satisfactory. Price 25c, soc and Si.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

{ The liver loses its activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an efficient liver stimulant. It also purifies the bowels, strengthens di- gestion and restores strength, vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 50c. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

Heartburn, indigestion or distress of the stomach is instantly relieved by HERBINE, It forces the badly digested food out of the body and restores tone in the stomach and bowels. Price soc. Sold by Jack son Drug X Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
STORM TOLL GOES TO IS.
Another of School Children Injured
 at Veriton, Ok. Dead.

McAlester, Ok, Jan. Marion Ross, l3 years old, daughter of John Ross, and the third victim in the family, died in a local hospital to- day. raising the toll of Thursdays storm at Veriton to is.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Qrove's

The Old Standard Crove's Tasteiess chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because 1t contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up th vhs System. 50 cents
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

A dry, hacking cough is hard on the lungs, often causing them to bleed. BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP is healing balm that quick ly repairs damage in the lungs and air passages. Price 25c. 50c and sl.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug & Fnrniture Co.-AdY.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

When renewing your subscription to The Weekly Star don't forget to remind us that you want to partici- pate iii the big four magazine offer for only 25 cents extra. Star Pub fishing Co. adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Governor Brough Signs First Bill.

Little Rock, Jan. i3.-The first bill to be signed by Governor Brough and one of his first official acts. was the mileage and per diem bill for the members of the General Assem- bly.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

Be careful and don't overlook The Stars big club of four magazines which we are sending our subscrib- ers this year for only 25 cents with either a new or renewal subscription to the Weekly Star. adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
piIes Cured in 6 to IA Days.

Your druggist will refund money If pAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind Bleeding ProtrtIding Piles in to 14 days.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Farm For saIe by Owner-f6o acre

farm m Cedar township, small payment down, 6eo on deferred pay ments, time to suit purchaser. Ad- dress s. NJ. Hall, Mena, Ark-Adv. wi-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
January 15.
Bartlett Sims, Cove. ,.. Age {
 Pearl Phillips, Cove ve.........i

In the report last week of the marriage licenses granted an error was made in the age of Frank Thompson, which was given as 36 years, whereas it should have been Df
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

During the past two years a num- Der of agents for maps, globes, charts and other school supplies have been in this county and have sold supplies to a number of dis tricts in the county. These agents usually state that their goods are endorsed by the State Department of Education as provided by law and some of them produce letters show ing such endorsement. The county superintendent is in receipt of a let ter from State Superintendent J. l.. Bond, stating that his department has called in all such endorsements, and that no agent now has the en- dorsement required by law Supt. Bond has taken this step because there has been so many complaints of unfair dealings from the people Of the state. The county superin- tendent has refused to give letters of indorsement to any such agent because a majority of them charse exorbitant prices for their goods. It is we'll for the directors of the county to investigate the various companies before making expendi- lures for school supplies of the above character It usually meaus a saving to the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18

success.
 The Arkansas Legislature has just adopted Mrs. Eva Ware Bar netts song, Arkansas" as the offi- cial state song. This is very beau tiful song and has become quite popular turnout the state It is tru- ly patriotic song and should be sung in every school of the state There is no better way of installing into the minds and hearts of the boys and girls the spirit of patriot ism and love of country than thru good patriotic songs. It is hoped that the teachers of Polk county will see that Arkansas" is sung in every school in the county and on all spe- cial occasions. Let us make it one of the patriotic school songs of the county. The verses and chorus follow:
 T am thinking tonight of the South
 land,
 Of the home of my childhood days. Where 1 roamed thru the woods
 and the meadows. By the mill and the brook that
 plays. Where the Roses are in bloom, And the sweet magnolia, too, Where the jassamine is white, And the fields are violet blue. There a welcome awaits all her
 children
 Who have wandered afar from
 home.
 CHORUS. Arkansas, Arkansas, 'tis a name
 dear,
 'Tis the place I call Home, Sweet
 Home; Arkansas, Arkansas, I salute thee, From thy shelter no more I'll
 roam.
 IT. ~' Iris land full of joy and of sun-
 shine,
 Rich in pearls and in diamonds
 rare; Full of hope, faith and love for the
 stranger
 Who may pass meath her portals
 fair; There the rice fields are in full And the cotton, corn and hay, There the fruits of the field Bloom in winter months and May. 1is the land that l love, first of all,
 dear,
 And to her let us all give cheer"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Warming Order.

Jan. II. is and 25
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-18
Notice for Publication.

Adv First pub. Jan. i.
 Last pub. Feb. i, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
TALK UNITED STATES

Congressman William J. Cary asks The Democrat to
publish synopsis of remarks he Submitted to the
House of Representatives in defense Of the State of Wscon
SIM and the people who reside within it's borders It is to
be hoped that the loyal citizens of Wisconsin need de-
Tense the hands of Mr. Cary; for he would hardly be
competent witness if defense needed. His in
regard the great question before congress has been abo
Unable Instead Of following Senator Hustngs fine lead in
support of the government he is always be found the
other side.
The people of the fourth Wisconsin district be
successfully defended for returning Mr. Cary congress
after he had voted for the cowardy Mcemore resolution
Now, Representative Cary, let The Democrat kindly
whisper your lug if you will but talk United States in
words that ring true and the point like Representative
Kahn of California; loyal press will give your remarks
wide publicity
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09

raey and nobody should be quicker realize fuy of
It all than Americans themselves.
Secretary Lansing said truly in his speech Madison
Barracks Sunday that the United States had go
for its saet 1t is first requisite of peace far
the American people concerned that their safety shall be
assured and that cannot from diplomatic agreements
signed by German agents 1t only when the
es of this war have been permanently eradicated
We may be that a Prussian autocracv which has
rcked warweary world into would continue
that truce long and that would profit by all the blunders it
had made in the last three years Its next would be
staged in Europe but here 1t would strike France
but the United States, the belief that European inter
ests remotely affected to bring friend ally
Any peace that Germany present officially
deserve the careful consideration but in the time
the best representatives of American peace the khakclad
troops in the French camps the Warshp that hunting
down submarines and conveying armies the merchant
freighers that carrying American munitions to England
and France and the ncessant activities of the Government
make this 100 the part of the United States
From the day that Sir Edward Grey his appeal for
conference Berlin and Vienna the German Government
has indicated understanding of any peace that not
imposed by blood and iron. Nothing remains but to
beat Prssans with it's weapons and batter the Ger
man autocracy it's knees. When that is done shall
have real peace and it will be peace in which the Ger
man people themselves can participate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
NO PEACE BUT A REAL PEACE

New York World: All German peace talk is alike in
respect. 1t begins nowhere and it ends nowhere.
Herr Ezberger who introduced the
noindentes resolution i'll the Rechsag is confident that
IF could talk with Lloyd George Mr. Balfour could
i'll few hours reach understanding which would enable
negotiations commence In other Words the Cler-
ica leader thinks that he could personally give the British
Government the guarantees that the German Government
has refused to give to anybody.
Germany could have had peace conference three years
ago. before the began It proposed by Sir Edward
Grey the British Foreign Minister and the suggestion
promptly vetoed by the Berlin autocracy Had such con-
ference been held, the would have been avered and
mankind spared the most CHASTITY tragedy known history
There nothing in the Chancellor's speech
the Reicstag indicate that the German Government
prepared to talk peace terms Of sincerity Nor can any
evidence be found in the interview with Dr. Mcaels printed
yesterday which he embrol France and the new
Russian Republic.
From the day that the first German soldier crossed
Government has ventured to define in the
general form the under which Germany would consider
peace The most that Berlin has proposed is
chamber conference III which diplomacy sitting in the dark
would gamble with the life and liberty of the nations
There will be peace created in that environment.
No free Government would dare to sit in conference
with Germany No peace possible in which the free peo-
pies consulted before the fact well after the fact
Moreover, peace possible unless the German people
icance There be barter and bargaining with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
WHAT COULD HE ANSWER

Milwaukee Journal: Gov Philips response the
ment of COL Waerson that i'll replying to The Courier
Journals article the governor had mentioned the crit
of aFollette is that $50 far LaFoette concerned
leave him to his friends. If stops to think how
Gov. Philip condemn LaFoettes course? When everyone
elegraphng Washington sending messages of loyal
ty and pledges of support the files Of the White house
veal nothing from the governor of Wisconsin. But these
files do reveal telegram from Gov Philip opposing
subscriptions for the national Defense LaFoette gave
the overburdened PRESIDENT and he with
Ph1pp c)nscrption.
Gov Phillip has been very keen in calling COL Waiter
son for his structures on Wisconsin loyalty. Unhappy
that inevitably raises the question what has the governor
been doing show the country that the record made by
representatives i'll congress III accordance with the
Gov Philip that he dsagrees with IaFollettes and
Coopers?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-08-09
HISTORY OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH, MINERAL POINT, Wis

he taught himself, being the first Catholic
school in Wisconsin. After leaving Mineral
Point he sold this property to Mr.. Patrick
Lenahan. All of it is now owned by the
congregation.
During the years of l849 and 1850, the
cholera ragged in and around Mineral Point
and claimed many victims. 1t is stated in
the history of Iowa county that not single
member of the Catholic congregation died
Of the scourge. In recognition Of providen-
tial protection, a society known as ''Perpet-
ual Help of Mary" under whose protection
they had placed themselves, was organized
and still continues in the church.
About this time the ''Hibernian Temper
ence Society," was organized and during the
years of its continuance was productive of
much good.
From the year 1850 to 1857, the spiritual
welfare of ST. Paul's was looked after by
number Of priests who remained only short
time; but during these years, inspite Of the
difficulties under which they labored, much
was accomplished. A pastoral residence
was built, new ground purchased for GEM
etery, and those buried adjacent to the
church removed.
During these years the membership Of the
church was increasing SO rapidly, plans for
a new church were considered and brought
to completion in 1855, in May Of which
year the corner stone was laid and work
commenced; but owing to hard times, lack
of funds, and difficulty in procuring mater
ial, was not completed until 1860, and was
dedicated July % of the same year, by Ri.
Rev. Bishop Henri of Milwaukee, under the
pastorate of FIR. McCann, which began in
1857 and terminated in 1870, at the time of
his death.
During his pastorate, St. Paul's had re-
markable growth, so much so, that the