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The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
VITAL STATISTICS
 FOR POLK COUNTY
Q. W. Garrison, State Registrar Makes Report on Births and Deaths, Together With Fees
 Due the Officers.

County Treasurer w. E. Anderson IS in receipt of the certificate from C. W. Garrison, state registrar of vital statistics, showing the births and deaths reported by the local registrars of Polk county, together with the fees to which each regis trar is entitled. Heretofore it has been the practice of the County Treasurer to pay these fees on the certificate of the State Registrar but owing to a recent decision in the matter, it will be required hereafter that local registrars file with the county clerk the certificates with a Irregular county voucher for allow ance by the county court.
 The list of local registrars, togeth- Fer with their districts, deaths and births reported, and fees allowed is as follows:
 w. J. Davis, Hatfield and Cove Townships Births, 33; deaths, [; fees, 5000
 P. c. Rogers, Mena and Center Township: Births, 76; deaths. 67; fees S35,75.
 JR. Allen, Vanderyoort and White township: Births, l9; deaths i3: fees, $i5.50.
 L. A. Simpson, Big Fork: Births. 10; deaths, 2; fees, $500.
 J. c. Garland, Acorn twp: Births, 3; deaths, 0; fees, $.75.
 B. F. Stinnett, Cedar twp: Births, fl; deaths 3; fees, $350. S. P Pigg, Eagle twp: Births, 2; deaths, 0; fees, $50.
 T. R. Bates, Eagle twp: Births, i: deaths, 2: fees, SI.5O.
 Edward Pagan, Faulkner twp: Births, f; deaths, 0; fees, Sf00.
 J. M l.. Thomas, Faulkner twp: Births, 9; deaths, 8; fees, $500
 Louis F. purvis, Fulton twp: Births, i6; deaths i fees, $500.
 c. A. Campbell, Freedom twp: Births, 3; deaths, o; fees, S.75.
 w. B. Addison, Freedom twp: Births, F; deaths 2; fees, Si75
 W, R Hughes, Mill Creek twp; Births. 8: deaths, ?; fees, S2.50.
 W. W. philpot Mountain twp: Births, 27; deaths, ,; fees, SS75.
 G. A. Converse, Ouachita twp: Births, r; deaths, ,; fees, $50.
 E. l.. Poe, Ozark twp: Births, 32; deaths, i6; fees, Si200.
 I. N Lane, Potter twp: Births, 9; deaths, '; fees, Si00
 ]. T. Sexton, Rich Mountain twp. : Births. II: deaths. 6: fees. Sl25.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
BUSTER WIsIBERLY FOUND DEAD Found in Barn Wednesday Alters
 noon-NO Particulars Obtained.

Word came from Bigger late Wednesday afternoon that Buster Wimberly had been found dead in his new barn. No particulars were given as to the cause of the death, and an effort on the part of The Star to get into telephonic communica- tion with relatives in Egger at 5:30 Wednesday afternoon proved fruit less except that MT Wimberley had been at work in his new barn, and that he had apparently died from natural causes, presumably heart failure.
 Tom Suit. a relative of MT, Vim berly. who was in Mena with his little daughter was notified of the death, and immediately started for home. accompanied by Dr. G. P. Dunman, making the trip in the Bud Randolph automobile.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Dairy Channes Owners.

James Pegram, living in east Mena, now is in charge of the Mena Dairy, having bought ten head of cows and the business from the former owner, ]. P. Callahan. The deal had really been made about six weeks ago, but was not finally con- summated until last Saturday, when Mr. pegram made the first trip over the route in the city. Mir. Callahan is going to devote his attention this summer to truck growing and chicken raising. He made success of the dairy business, and in selling the business turned over to his suc- cessor a fine list of satisfied custo- mprs
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
To Attend ". 0. W. Gathering.

Dr. C. c. Gunnels, T. s. Peters, Ed gar York and R. L. Norris left Mon- day afternoon to attend the biennial meeting of the Head Camp of the Woodmen of the World, which con- vened at Hope Tuesday, and will be in session for three days. Mrs. S. K Martin went to Hope as the repre- sentative of the Woodman Circle.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
yVood-Lewis Weddina.

Luther Lewis of MeAlester, Ok, and Miss Bonnie Lee Wood of Yoc- ana were married at 1 i a. m., Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. s. Hoover, the ceremony beins per- formed by Mir. Hoover in the pres ence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. After the cer- emony the bridal party went to the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Wood, parents of the bride, where a we'd ding dinner was served. The young people, after spending few days in Polk county with relatives, will leave for McAlester, where the groom has a position as bookkeeper with the Lewis & Briggs Motor Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
State of Arkansas, County of Pol

State of Arkansas, County of Polk --ss.
 We. w. w. Townsend, President, and R. B. Board, Cashier, of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
 w. w. Townsend, President,
 R. B. Board, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this t2th day of March. i9i7 My commission expires June i5, 1918, (Seal) D. Nj. Townsend,
 Notary Public, Attest: G. w. Petty, Mark P 0lney, w. w. Townsend W. E.. Watkins, Directors.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
--------------N--------- WEST VALLEY WHISPERS.

Literary at West Valley next Fri day night.
 The Rev. MT. Jackson preached at West Valley Sunday. The Rev. MT. Riding is visiting his son, Ben, this week. Mrs. Mcdonald is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. c. Cole. Mrs. Simmons visited her brother B. A. Kidding, the last of the week.
 Bill Pictures Enlarged at Hiltebrand's Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Old Settler Passed Away.

j. l.. Stipes, one of the old settlers of the Oden community, died on March 8, at the home of his son, near MeAlester, Ok, whither he had gone last fall to make his home. The remains accompanied by hs two sons, Jake and Frank, reached Mena Saturday, and were taken to the old home, where burial took place Sunday in the Macedonia cem- etery. Mir. Stipes had lived in the east end of the county and the Oden community for over 30 years. He reached the age of 79 years, and for several years had been In poor health.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets

When you feel dull and stupid after eating.
 When constipated or bilious. When you have sick headache. When you have a sour stomach. When you belch after eating. When you have indigestion. When nervous or Respondent. When you have no relish for your meals.
 When your liver is torpid. Obtainable everywhere.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Farms Wanted.

want several small cheap farms within 8 miles of Hatfield, Cove and 1 Vandervoort. Must be a bargain. Write John D. Baker, DeQueen, Ar
 kansas. Adv-7tf.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. J. T. Bogard and Miss Fay Hopson, who had been here from Foreman since last Saturday, re- turned home Tuesday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Kelley who had spent the last four weeks with reIa- tives in Stamps and Waldo, Ark, re- turned to Mena the latter part of last week
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

c. w. Hill of Gentry, Ark. arrived in Mena Tuesday to look after some property for which he has been negotiating If he concludes his deal, he will locate in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Liabilities. Capital Stock, Paid Up...S 30,00000 Surplus Fund, Certified. 5,50000 Undivided Profits, Net .. f,08O03 Individual Deposits, In-
 cluding Public Funds. j. f28,924 89 Demand Certificates of De-
 posit ......... 37,335.34 Cashiers Cheeks .. 288S Total ..................s2 s202, 2,8s9. ii
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

For Sale at Reduced Priee.-Schol-
 arship in Draughon's Business College at Fort Smith. Inquire at Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

$. C. Marty and mother arrived Tuesday from Kansas City to spend several days in Polk county looking after their real estate interests.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Seed Corn and Fertilizer.

For Sale: Valentine White seed corn. Also agent for OK celebrated fertilizer. Place your order ai once for seed and fertilizer. Will be in Mena each Thursdany and Sat urday W. T. Whittenberg. Advi0 l
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Art Goods at HiItebrand's. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

School supplies at Hiltebrand's. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Ben Owens was in from Beach, Ok, this week to get grass seed and other supplies for the spring garden work. Ben had a general complaint to make about the spirit of comhi- nation and unionism that prevails in all lines of activity. and he thinks that he will have to offer as a candi- date for congress in order to check fhn movement
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Kodak finishing at Hiltebrand's. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Framed Pictures at Hiltebrand's. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. Cora Thompson. sister of Mrs. J. A. Johnston arrived Tuesday from Dallas, Tex, for a visit at the home of MT. and Mrs. Johnston, and with her father, who is making his home with Mrs. Johnston.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

climatic conditions, and he had al- most decided to locate here.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Corporal F A. Chubb. on his re- turn from Slatington Monday, re- ported having seen freak calf at the farm of J. A. Abernathy. The calf was born without eyes or eye sockets and without tail, but in other respects seems normal. An effort is being made to raise the ani- mal on a bottle.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Kodaks at Hiltebrand's 's.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Post Cards at Hiltebrands.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
KEPUKF UT THE LUNUIIIUN
 -Of- Planters State Bank
AT MENA, POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS, At the Close of Business, March ,, 1917.

Resources.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Jacob c. Burd. on his return to Greston. Ia, after having spent the winter in San Antonio and other Texas Points, stopped here Satur- day to spend the day with Mir. and Mrs. c. K. Davis on the Plateau Fruit Farm. Mir. Burd has made several stops in Mena for the pur- pose of becoming acquainted with
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. Alma z. Moore writes from Wichita, Kas., of the death of her brother, D. c. Kies, which occurred in Wichita on March 9, after a long illness, due to paralysis. Mrs. Moore and brother lived in Mena for a pe- riod of about two years, going from here to Wichita in August, 1915.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. Brick York and children went to Rich Mountain Tuesday to spend a month in the Trumbull stave camp Mrs. York is going to run the boarding house for the camp during that time MT. York had previously gone to Rich Noun tain to work in the stave mill.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. M. Barham returned Satur- day from Fort Smith, where she had been visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilcox. She stated that her son, Carl will remain in Fort Smith for some time to take some special training in automobile repairing with view of opening a garage of his own.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

E. Phelps of Kansas City, tax commissioner of the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, was in hena Tuesday to cheek up with Collector H. W. Finger the taxes to be paid in Polk county by the rail- way company and the Mena Land X Improvement Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Mrs. w. C. Smothers of the Loch- ridge Dry Goods Company spent Sunday in Grannis at the home of her sister, Mrs. Andrew Coyle.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

MT. and Mrs. s. P. Orrick and spent the latter part of last week on the farm in the Big Fork country, returning to Mena Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

A. C. Bratcher, who was in from Egger Tuesday arranging to make the season with Al. H., the pacing stallion, bought at the J. A. Thorn ton sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
NO MORE FENCING.

We do not want war, but we cam
not be beguilded into any more diplo-
matte fencing says cotemporary
Germany knows perfectly well the
terms on which she can keep the
peace with us. Those terms are
simply that she shall not sink our
vessels or kill our citizens under con-
ditions which ignore their right to
safety and protection by the rules Of
international law We know that she
is in desperate plight and that her
salvation is probably staked on the
success of this undersea attack on
Great Britain: and it is quite proba-
BILE that she does not want to be en-
barrassed or Inconvenience in wag-
ing it by the necessity of investiga-
ting the nationality of vessels in the
war zone before firing on them. But
she must have understood before re-
sorting to that reckless and lawless
method that no neutral country of
her own size would submit to it
and that she undertook it with the
almost absolute certainty of war.
If she thought that what we said
when we closed the debate nearly a
year ago was bluff our reply to her
proposal to reopen the discussion will
convince her that we arc in earnest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
REBUkES PRO.GERMANS,

Representative Carter Glass, of
Virginia, one of the Administration
leaders in the House, who does not
hesitate to hit hard the pro-German
critics of Wilson in his district,
yesterday sharply rebuked "paci-
fist" constituent at Roanoke, who
charged him with making an insult
ing reply to a request that the
Lynchburg Congressman vote TO
throttle the President" in the Ia
ter's alleged purpose to force the
country into the European war.
Wheni President Wilson severed
diplomatic relations with Germany,
the Roanoke "pacifist," whose name
Mr.. Glass does not reveal, wrote the
Virginia Congressman and urged
him to desert Wilson's leadership
and enlist behind William Jennings
Bryan's "peace" propaganda, saying
however, that there was little ex-
pectation that Mr.. Glass could be
induced to ego against the President,
President. You regarded it
to vote for peace you replied in al
most an insulting way"
This letter made Mr.. Glass mad,
and he replied as follows:
Responding to yours of February
8 I take leave to say that if avowing
my purpose to- support the President
of the United States in his determl-
nation to resent the murder OF
American citizens on the high seas
is insulting to you, you can avoid
being insulted in this way by not
writing me letters asking me to
"waive American rights on the high
seas" My last letter to you was
a frank but entirely civil statement
of my intention to vote with the
President. You would regarded it
as Insulting" very likely. for the
reason that it manifested no dis
position to, permit you to determine
for me the way in which | shall
termine for me the way in which I
discharge my conscience on the
question st issue. If you did not
want me to tell you plainly how !!
intended to vote, you should not
have taken the pains to tell me how
l should vote. 49,,
The majority of people of the Old
Dominion will endorse all Mr.. Glass
has said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
TERRIBLE COST OF WAR.

Grfat Britain is pouring her treas
ure lsyishly into the lap Of Mars.
Bonar Law, in statement to COM
mons on Monday, indicated that the
daily cost of the conflict for the
sixty-three days last past, had been
$3.50, 600 pounds-about $29,o0O,Ooo.
Mr.. Law, who is chancellor Of ex-
chequer, asked for two new votes OF
credit, one of 200,0O0,OoO pounds to
pay expenses until March 81, and one
for 350,000,000 pounds to start the
next fiscal year.
In his address Mr.. Law declared
that the entente allies not only had
superiority in men, but in NUM-
tions as well, the smallest output in
crease being as twenty-eight to one
over the output of the first year OF
the war
The national debt Of Great Britain
at the end of the current fiscal year
will approximate nineteen billions OF
dollars, and is increasing more rap
idly now than heretofore on account
Of the higher cost of foodstuffs and
munitions.
As the Richmond Virginian sug-
gests should the war continue am
other year all Europe will be hope
lessly bankrupt not already so,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15

any rights she is bound to respect?
Germany has fgurea similarly III
by-xone years. Charismaght was q
Teutonic product, a type Of the pres
ent Kaiser, as was also Frederick
the Second, whom some people term
Frederick the Great. Maria There
sa's opinion Of this individual who
had a heart as hsra as flint, is con-
frmed by history. The Austrian
queen generally grew excited when
his name was mentioned in. her pres
cnce, and would exclaim: can old
infidcl who robbed me of the brightest
jewel in my crown meaning siiesla'
According to the dream of Nebuch-
adnezzar, as given in the book OF
Daniel, it foretold the appearance OF
four universal empires upon the
earth-the Babylonian, Medo- Persian,
Greek under Alexander the Great,
and, as has generally been supposed,
the Roman. But some Bible scholars
are not so sure the Caesars are in
tended by the fourth phase of this
forecast. Later the prophet saw
these four empires under the figure
of beasts. After those designating
the Bablylonish, Medo-Persian and
Greek had passed in review, he says
Behold fourth beast, dreadful and
terrible, and strong exceedingly; and
it had great iron teeth; it devoured
and brake in pieces, and stamped the
residue with its feet"
We may be living in the days Of
the last universal empire, or the at
tempt to set up one. It may be COM
forting to know that the prophet
tells US this nondescript is to be
taken and his body burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
TO ATTACK PANAMA CANAL.
Germany Prepared to Send U-Boats
to America if War Comes.

to America if War Comes.
Berne, via Paris, Feb. 15.-Ger-
many is prepared to send submarines
into American waters, especially to
the region of the Panama Canal.
The possibility of America enter
ing the war has been carefully con-
sidered by German officials, but
nevertheless they expect to have the
entente at their mercy within six
months regardless of American de-
velopments.
They are confident their subma-
rines will paralyze the war indus
tries of the allies. Meanwhile the
Germans are prepared to launch gil
gantic offensives on land. in the air
and with torpedo boat fleets in adj
dition to the subsea campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15

William Johnson, 81 years old,
lost his life yesterday afternoon in
a heroic attempt to save the life of
Thomas Duvall, 20 years old, when
Duvall broke through the ice in
Hampden reservoir, Baltimore. Du-
vail also was drowned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26

firearms for hunting and that the
prohibition of revolvers or pistols. as
they are called in the statute. follows
1t in the same language.
Arrests will be made promptly
when the time limit expires. say Of
ficials, who are now instructing the
wardens.
Crops Holding Up.-Pennsylva-
MAS onion crop is reported by the
State Department of Agriculture to
have taken a squirt along with other
crops. Figures received from the dis
tricts where onions are extensively
raised, but the commercial onion crop
at 100000 bushels against $1,000 last
year. The estimates on the barley
crop for $4,000 bushels raised in
Pennsylvania against 100000 in
1915. The buckwheat crop esti-
mates, after deductions for districts
where frost caused loss, is 5000, 900
bushels. An interesting report made
at the Department is to the effect
that the States wool crop, which has
been showing an annual loss in re-
cent years, is ahead of that of 1917
in estimates made by observers.
Approve Prevention Day. The
plan of having October 8 observed
as fire prevention day in Pennsyl-
vania as proclaimed by Governor
Erumbaugh has been given hearty
approval in letters received at the
| Governors office.
DIR. Dixon at Home.-Commissio
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26

Food Commissioners Foust announced
to-day that he intended pushing to.
the limit the egg substitute cases.
which have arisen in counties in this
section of the state.
Snyder a Speaker.~Auditor Gem.
eral Snyder is one of the speakers
to-day at the big patriotic conven-
tion at Chicago.
Gone to Washington. - Secretary
OF tn Commonwealth Woods went to
Washington this morning to consult
with Federal authorities about the
votes for soldiers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26
STEELTON
WOMAN KNOWN
HERE MURDERED
Former Resident Is Killed by
Negro; Sister to Mrs.
Katherine Weitzel

The body of Mrs. Eva Rothermel,
of Baltimore, former resident, who
was murdered by a negro, was
brought here to-day and will be
buried from the home of her sister,
Mrs. Katherine Weitzel, 745 South
Front street.
Details of the murder are lacking,
but according to a story of relatives,
Mrs. Rothermel. who lived on a farm
near Baltimore, was out working in a
field last Thursday evening when a
negro came up and hit her on the
head with a club. She was picked
up several hours later and taken to
the house and died four days later
without regaining consciousness.
Mrs. Rothermel is said to be one
of ten victims of this negro, who had
been in the immediate vicinity of the
home for some time. A squad of
police was called and the negro was
killed when he attempted to resist
the officers.
Mrs. Rothermel is known here and
lived in Enhaut. She recently re-
turned to her home in Baltimore
after visiting with her sister. She is
survived by her husband. No funeral
arrangements have been made.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26

Orthodox and Reformed churches.
began. In observance all Jewish
stores are closed to-day.
Last evening Rabbi Louis ]. Haas,
of the Ohev Sholom Temple, made
an appeal to his congregation for aid
for the Jewish war sufferers Similar
appeals were made in all of the
Jewish churches throughout the
country. Up to s10,000.O00, julius
Rosenwald, of Chicago. has offered
to give to this fund 100000 for
every million raised by the syna-
gogues. The American Jewish Relief
Committee hopes to take advantage
of this offer.
The services at the Ohev Sholom
Temple to-day began this morning at
10 o'clock and will continue until
this evening at sunset. At the morn
ing service Rabbi Haas spoke on
Loyalty to Religion and Country"
This afternoon was devoted to special
memorial services.
Feast of Tabernacles
Rabbi Romanoff, of the Eden
street synagogue, Baltimore, assisted
Rabbi Morris Abramson at the
Chisuk Emuna Synagogue during
Yom Kippur services. The entire
day is being spent in fasting and
prayer. Rabbi Romanoff spoke this
afternoon. The services will con-
tinue until $50 this afternoon.
The services at Kesher Israel Syna-
gogue were led by Rabbi Louis j.
Silver. 1t will also celebrate Yom
Kippur until this evening at o'clock.
Next Sunday evening begins the
Feast of the Tabernacles, or Sukkoth,
which concludes the cycle of sacred
services during the month of Tishri.
which is the seventh month of the
Jewish calendar. This festival will
continue for eight days. The first
part of the feast bears the special
name of Shemini Azereth and the
latter part the Feast of Conclusion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26

of Health Dixon was warmly well
coined when he passed through the
city yesterday on his way to his home
at Bryn Mawr from Mont Alto, where
he has been Ill.
On Inspection.-Highw Commits
sioner O'Neil left early to-day on a
tour CT inspection of roads in South
western Pennsylvania and will have
some conferences on the way. He
will be here late tomorrow to meet
some borough delegations.
Foust Pushing Cases.-Dairy and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-26
GOODBYE BACKACHE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil has af-
forded relief in thousands upon
thousands of cases of lame back,
lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, gall
stones. gravel and all other affections
of the kidneys, liver, stomach. blad-
der and allied organs. 1t acts quick
your kidneys and purifies the blood
1t makes a new man, new woman
of you. 1t frequently wards off at
tacks of the dread and fatal disease
of the kidneys. 1t often completely
cures the distressing diseases of the
organs of the body, allied with the
bladder and kidneys. Bloody or
cloudy urine, sediment, or "brick-
dust" indicate an unhealthy condi-
tion,