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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14


 Friedman. assistant adjutant-generat of Arkansas. as a major in charge Of the execution Of the draft law in this state The appointment was made upon the joint recommendation of Gov. Brough and the adjutant-general of ArkaEsas.
 Out of about 100 single young men of Ozark, all have zone to war except five, and they arc expected to be called to service at any tima The young women of the city are ccln- blaming of being so lonesome. Ozark has three old bachelors, who are showing more galanyry than hereto fore
 The teachers of the East Race Grammar School at Searcy composed of the two lowest grades, have dis pensad with the services of a iaai- tor. turning the amount thus saved in the local Bed Cross fund and do.r2 the work themselves thus doing then bit in this hour of the C0Wtry's need.
 The School Improvement Assoc.a- ton has ordered $40 worth of refer- ence books for the nigh school library These volumes will be a valuable ad- dition to the library, as it has been practically destitute since the high school building was burned in 1916.
 The sG00o00 damage suit of the Pennsylvania Coal Mining Company ef Seranten, Pa, against the United Mine Workers of America, will be tried in the United States District Court at Fort Smith April 15 Judge. Frank A. Noumans ordered.
 The recent order of the State Board of Health. endorsed by Dr. W. C. Van diver health officer for Polk county, ordering that all pupils attending pub lie schools shall be first vaccinated, has created a stir in the country and small town districts.
 Perhaps the largest corn deal ever Iictit III Al TN@'tlsoftN Nflo AAAH'A at side when 7.000 bushels of corn was sold to one firm for S150 per bushel. The corn crop was very fine in Jack son county this year.
 Several thousand fruit trees have arrived at Mountain Home for distri- button among Baxter County farmers. No commercial orchards will be set from these trees, all being designed to furnish fruit for home use.
 Cottonseed crushers at meeting held at Little Rock agreed to maxi mum price of s5S.53 per ton for cot tonseed meal on the basis of 43 per cent protein.
 George and Philip Hardwick of Glenwood Springs, Colo, are confined in jail at Harrison awaiting the next United States court on the charge of sedition.
 g. R. Morgan & Go. of Little Rock was erapted a 5O-year franchise hy the city of Stuttgart to operate an electric light and power plant at thar place
 Corporal James H. Williams of To- ncke who enlisted at Forrest City and six months thereafter was promoted from the ranks. He is now at Camp Gordon, Ga, in the quartermaster' department and his name is third on the volunteer list for France.
 At the regular meeting of the Ark adelphia city council committee was appointed to confer with the Arkan- sas Water & Light Co, concer
 -'avi-<e ae -aw s4s-ss.s
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

The farmers around Fordyce loaded out four cars Of sweet potatoes last week; This makes seven ears shipped in the past two weeks for Oklahoma markets. Tie producers are getting from 75 cents to St per bushel.
 On account of an epidemic of measles the Stuttgart schools have been closed, and with them tho shows and churches. All public meeting all so were ordered closed by the city Board of Health
 Ben Woodruff. planter of Mulber- ", has purchased 1000 pecan trees. He intends to set out over 100 acres in oceans on one Of his farms about one mile from town.
 The Roy. Sam Watson, formerly stationed at Higden, arrived at Para gould to take charge of his new work as pastor of the M. E. churches in the Paragould circuit.
 Tho thrift campaign ie being sue cessfully launched in White county by the chairman McRae was organ ized and other towns will be rapidly brought into line
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

About 40 more drafted men were sent from Grant County to Camp Pike to put on the khaki uniforms and pre- pare to get the kaiser. All seem to be jubilant and left waving their hands goodbye. About 300 people went with them to the train to bid them farewell.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

Out of about 100 single young men of Ozark, all have zone to war except five, and they arc expected to be called to service at any time. The young women of the city are com blaming of being so lonesome Ozark has three old bachelors, who are showing more gaIantry than hereto fore.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

The recent order of the State Board of Health, endorsed by Dr. W. C. Van diver health officer for Polk county, ordering that ali pupils attending pub lie schools shall be first vaccinated, has created a stir in the country and small town districts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

At the regular meeting of the Ark adelphia city council committee was appointed to confer with the Arkan- sas Water X. Light Co, concsr
 'svi-xe af. ->av ss-ss,s
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

Corporal James H. Williams of Lo- ncke who enlisted at Forrest City and six months thereafter was promoted from the ranks. He is now at Camp Gordon, Ga, in the quartermaster's department and his name is third on the volunteer list for France.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

The teachers of the East Race Grammar School at Searcy composed of the two lowest grades, have dis pensad with the services of iaai- tor, turning the amount thus saved in the loes1 Red Cross fund and do;r% the work themselves thus doing thel, bit in this hour of the comtry's need.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-14

g. R Morgan & Go. of Little Rock was grarted a 5O-year franchise hy the city of Stuttgart to operate an electric light and power plant at thar place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18

Mrs. VIM. Taft enroute to hel
home in Wheeler, Mich, visited hel
sister, Mrs. c. HI. Daley, this week
Alva Ellis was in Howell over Sun
day. He went there to visit his peo-
pie, where his daughter, Aria, re
sides. Mr.. Ellis is agent for the
Citizens Automobile Insurance Co
of Howell.
VIM. Mcintyre left Friday for De
troit and from there will go to his
daughters in New York state.
Miss Belle Camp went to Freeport
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Ostrander were
in st. Johns over Sunday visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Parr.
Mrs. Otto Oberlin returned from
Sand Lake Friday, where she had
been visiting her people. Mr.: Ober-
lin is in Lansing workin and they ex-
pect to move there.
Mrs. David C. Crawford went to
Lyons last Friday for a short visit
with old-time friends.
Mrs. Earl Seeley of Ionia was IN
the city Thursday and Friday, the
guest of her mother-in-lay, Mrs. May
Seeley. She says her husband has
charge of the printing department in
the Reed Furniture factory and looks
after the getting out of the job work
required by the company.
Milan Roe went to Mount Pleas
ant Friday for a visit with friends.
Mrs. C. w. Wakeman was in
Greenville for the day, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Curtis were in
Saginaw over Sunday. j..
Mrs. R. A. Smith was the guest. of
her daughter last week for a few
days. She returned home to Sparta
Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18
LOCAL Items
About Our Town snd Its People

Allen Kimberly was in the city
from lonia over Sunday.
G. A. Dexter left Saturday for
Grand Rapids to offer himself at the
recruiting station for enrolment and
go into the army if, he passes.
Miss Ina Frye left for Stanwood
Saturday for short visit.
Mrs. K. w. Little was in Grand
Rapids Friday.
Elmer Seibert went to Lake City
Saturday for a few days visit.
Mrs. Esther Powell returned to
Blanchard Saturday. She had been
visiting at Harry j. Connell's and
other relatives and friends here. She
is a sister of Mrs. Connell and was
a resident in the White Swan district
In Oakfield IN the early days.
Mrs. <. L. Towne has returned
from spending the winter with Mr..
and Mrs. Burr Davis near Moseley.
Clark Graves was in Morley over
Sunday to visit his mother.
Mrs. Fred Demo and children went
to Flint Saturday, remaining over
Sunday with her son.
] M. Thomas has purchased lot
of Eli Kendall and will build house
the coming summer.
Robert Taylor arrived from High
more, South Dakota Saturday to visit
his father-in-law, Frank Dewey.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Parker, who
have been in the city during the win
ter, left Saturday for White Cloud,
where they will go to farming.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18

Then ext meeting Of the L. D. T,
M will be held at Mrs. Chas. Mad
den's. 616 s. Broas street, Wednes-
day afternoon, April rs.
Miss Gladys Hamilton Is visiting
with Mrs. VIM Cannon Of Grand
Rapids for few days. Mrs. Cannon
visited at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Parney, last
week, returning to Grand Rapids
Sunday.
Miss Louise Larsen of Big Rapids
has accepted position in Jensen &
Wheeler's store.
Mrs. Frank Rivenburgh of Flint re-
turned home Tuesday after having
visited her for some time with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Rivenburgh, Sr.
Mrs. A. ID. jerks, who has been
quite sick with the grip, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Worden Of Hud-
son were Sunday guests at the home
of j. C. Ames.
Mrs. H F.. Hanks has returned
from a three weeks visit with rela-
tives in ST.. Johns. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wheeler of
Grand Rapids were Friday visitors
with Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Fish. Mr..
Wheeler was manager of the local
base ball team last year and was in
town looking up prospects for a
team the coming season.
Forrest Clemens, q former Belding
boy, has enlisted in Grand Rapids in
the navy and is ready to go with
his company when called.
On account Of the high cost of eat
ing material the Greenville Woman's
club have all agreed to cut out serv-
ing refreshments at the meetings.
Mrs. George Y. Reed has returned
to Detroit.
Ernest Gooding of Alto was here
over Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. z. w. Gooding. He has finally
secured house there and will move
into it soon. He says business is
brisk in his line, being obliged to
keep two men in his garage work
all the time.
Miss Irene Barnes of Grand Rapids
is home with her mother, Mrs. Mary
for a weeks vacation from
Rutterworth hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baldwin left
for Cedar Springs and
Rockford. Mr.. Baldwin owns a farm
at Cedar Springs and expects to
make a sale of it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18

Raymond Thorne was home from
Grand Rapids the fore part Of the
week. He has been connected with
the Baxter Laundry for the past year
and recently resigned his position. He
left Monday for Lapeer to visit there
for a few days.
Edwin Dorr is in the city from
Haymarsh visiting with his son, Asa
Dorr and family.
Will Spencer and family suffered a
severe loss a few days ago. when
cow became sick and died.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18

Frank Rivenburgh left for Flint
Tuesday to make a few days visit.
Mrs: Abe Friedman has returned
from Manistee, her mother having re-
covered from her illness.
Mrs. Chas. Eddy had the misfor-
tune to lose q cameo pin last Sun
day and as it is an old keepsake she
would like to find it.
r. 1. I. L. Hockey left for Petoskey
resort property there and get things
in shape for the coming season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18

Mrs. J. T.. Parker left for White
Cloud to join her husband Tuesday.
Mrs. ID. X. Goodman left Tuesday
to visit friends in Greenville for q
week.
Joseph Hines was in the city Tues
day while on his way to Greenville.
He was a resident here thirty years
ago and stopped off on purpose to see
the place once more.
Mrs. Sarah Rockefeller was called
to Mancelona Monday by the sickness
Of a relative.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18
some of the most
favored materials are

Fine White French Wolfe, 36-inch
r............. Csc, 35c, and SOC
Sheer White Oorgandie Csc to 75c
Beautiful Plaid and Figured Voiles,
Z So inches wide. Csc
Pongee De Sole in Sport Stripes,
x-36 inches wide. .35c
Fine 36-inch Figured Wolfe. :. .29c
Figured Flaxon, soft and sheer 18c
Figured Crepes. ............ 15c
Best Ginghams, new patterns 15c
Good Cinghams, Nice Plaids and
Stripes lZI2c
36-inch Percale ....15c and 18c
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-04-18
Inappropriate
trimmings in attractive
sholUings

Beautiful laces and embroideries
form an important part of our show
ings of trimmings for the new wash
dresses and waists. Exquisite designs
which will readily appeal to women
who appreciate really artistic effects
are brought into special prominence
through this timely event-wash
goods week. Now is an ideal time
to select both materials and trim
mings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
TWO ARE SHOT DEAD
Dung Woman Tcnrhcr mud 1IusIcin n
In Oklahoma CIT. Are
Murdered.
va. NssocINtcI Prcs.-I

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA JANUARY
lS.-Miss Nellie NJ Dunn. school
teacher. was shot and killed while In
school building here to-day. Police
and county officials are searching for
John VI. couch, brother-in-law OF tho
victim. alleged TO have been tho muir
dcrcr
shortly after Miss Dunn was killed.
Rowland l.. Williams. vocal teacher
and prominent in local music circles,
was shot and killed by an Unidentified
man in his studio. No clue to his as
saiiant has been found Police urc
working OH tho theory that the man
Williams
shortly after Williams left his studio.
presumably for lunch. persons in tho
building heard shot. followed by tho
sound Of steps down tho stairway.
When they reached the scene. Will
liams was unconscious IIc died in a
hospital.
Williams formerly resided in Mem
phis. where he was prominent in music
circles
Friends OF Mss Dunn say that She
for more than year. Wiiliams's
stenographer according 10 tho police,
gave a description OF her employers
asSaliant. which ta!lics with the de-
scription OF the slayer OF Miss Dunn.
y warrant charging Couch with tho
murder Of Miss Dunn was issued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
DEPOSED MINISTER ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF LARCENY
- %. crawl lord. Who Disappeared i'ro,n
f""Ehkccp>ie, y. ". Taken Into
custody ut Hnmpton.

Especial to The Times DISPATCH
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. January Is.
samuel Oakley Crawford. alias Rev.
Arthur Worthington, aged seycn,,.
years was arrested at the National
soldiers Home late to-day At the re-
quest of the Poughkccrsic. y. Y. au
thoritics and is being held ON Il charge
OF grand larceny Crawford. under
the name OF Worthington. was pastor
OF Il Presbyterian church n, New Ham
bury, y y where he is alleged TO
nave been involved in gigantic swim
uiinS schemes. He was dcposed from
tie ministry. but. before thc trial. he
skipped out and has Iccn living since
at various soldiers homes thvoughou,
tic country.
I!e Is a veteran OF the war Between
the states and a graduate OF New York
University.
Further than the request for the
arrest Tic authorities at Hampton.
who made the arrest. were not All
NiScd concerning Crawford. However
the following news dispatch sent out
from rouGhkcepsic ON October IS
throws considerable light on the case
Arthur Worthin.tou. former pas
tor OF the Presbyterian Church in New
day from the ministry and cxcommu-
nicatcd from tho Presbyterian Church
by Il trial commission OF ministers and
laymcn OF the North River Prcsbytsr..
lo was found guilty Of bignmy. swim
ding. fraud and blasphemy.
Tie evidence. secured after two
years investigation showed that
WorthinStoh had nine wives ami was
known under eleven aliases. His right
name IS Samuel Oakley Crawford.
Records show he served two prison
terms for fraud. one in Albany and
ono in Mcibournc. Australia. His orc
rations covered tho United States. Eu-
rope and the antipodcs. In his tctivi-
ties Ii" secured by false prctenSc more
than s5Gu.o0D, ii is alleged. The depoS-
ed minister disappeared from roush-
liccpsio five weeks ago
Crawford came to tho Hampton
home uhout three months ago from
the Dayton. o.. home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
TONE OF BRITISH NOTE
CRAT|F|Es OFFICIALS
Construed as Endorsement of Presi-
dents Suggestion of World
League for Peace.
NEXT STEP NOT DECIDED ON
Formal Statement on Subject Not
Considered Necessary at This
transformations Under Which
Germany Would Join With Others.

WASH NGTON. January IS.-Thcrc
probably Will be no separate reply to
Great Britain's supplemental note TO
President Wilson regarding peace. de-
livcred to the State department yes
ton frankly arc gratifed over the
tone or the communications and con-
struc ii aS an Endorsement of the
Presidents suggestion OF a world
league for peace. but no, formal state
mcnt on the subject is considered nc
cessaIy nj this time. aud il has not
been decided what shall be the next
move on the part Of the United states.
The reference in the British note to
the necessity for somc form Of inter
national sanction behind treaty agree
ments and international law drew from
the German sources here to-day AN
authoritative statement that Germany
under no consideration would enter Il
league to preserve peace If she should
emerge from the war much more
greatly damaged than her enemies
The central powers were represented
80 believing that the proposal TO cs-
tabliSh such q league al the end Of
this war cannot he realized IL the ulti-
mate result Of tho conflict is such as
/" permit a completely victorious set
of hclliRcrcnta TO impose it's own terms
upon the vanQuiShcd
Germany. II was said in making it
clear that she stood ready TO enter into
a league prcsuppoaed that the present
war would result in :, peace which all
parties concerned '"ould consider just
and fair. which would not be the case
If tho entente ever should be- in a Do-
sition 10 impose as terms TIL. oh cCt =
stated in It's note 10 tho President.
Some officials here sec In the British
note AN invitation to set OH foot a
movement for the establishment Of "a
world League 10 become effective after
the war. and thereby aid in paving the
Nay FOR ending the present conflict
Comment in Europe ON tho subject
viii be watched with great interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
BATES'S BIBLE CLASS
HAS ANNUAL SUPPER
Report Shows Mcmbcrshlp OF $50 Men
With Average Attendance OF
100 Each sunday.

The annual meeting Of the Frank Il.
Bates Bible Class was held at Union
Station Methodist Church last night.
Officers were elected follows.
Frank 4. Bates. teacher; Oscar II.
Parrish. president: J. W. Wiseman.
vice president: V. -. Drake. secretary:
Roland Garrett, assistant secretary;
u. K. Kidd, treasurer: Mrs. ". a,
lic"hlcr orSanist: w. 6. Folkcs. Choir
lister, aud j. II. L;,nDkin. assistant
chorister. The class is divided into
two sections. Joseph ~. Stewart being
general Of Class a and G. l.. Ford OF
Class b.
The secrctary's report showed $50
men on the roll. with AN average at
tendance in excess OF 100.
Addresses were made by President
Parrish. Rev NJ. S. Colonna. pastor OF
Union Station Methodist Church: H. \.
Hare, or the church official board: w.
j. llccklcr. superintendent of the sun
day school. and others. Supper Was
served by the Ladies' Missionary Aid
Society.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
BULGARIAN ARTILLERY
BOMBARDS ACROSS DANUBE
TRv Associated Press.

=
BERLIN, January Is tvia SayvillcD -
Bulgarian artillery has been vigorous
~ homLarding from tho pohrudja side
of the Danube hostile shipping in that
strcnr. and entente military positions
on the opposite side, in tho vicinity OF
Galat2. according 10 the Bulgarian
headquarters report OF January IL.
which reads:
Our artillery on tho right bank OF
the Danube set on fire TIL. railway
station ut Rarbochic and also shclled
the road from Galat2 to Dzudzulcshti.
on which large columns OF troops and
carts Were observed
Near lsakcha our artillery up to
this time has sunk seven tusboatS and
one small torpedo boat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
Memorial Hospital
to Dr.. Johnston
Fine Modern Building Costing
$4,000. to Be Erected in
abingdon.
Especial to The Times pispat,h.l

Especial To The Times DiSpa t,h
ABINGDON. VA. January lS.--At an
enthusiastic meeting Of II large num-
Der OF prominent citizens Of Abingdon
and Vicinity her" to-day 1t was de-
cidcd {" erect in the near future on the
present hospital site a $4,000 modern
hospital building. The money will be
raised by private subscription 10 he
taken throughout tho counties of
Southwest Virginia. and the new in
s;ituti"n will belong entirely to the
public
Great enthusiasm WAS shown at the
meeting. all present expressing con-
iidcucc in the success OF the under
taking. This movement is the result
OK the ottcu-eNprcSscd desire OF the
lats pr. George Zen Johnston Ia erect
and maintain in .\hinSdon. his old
home. hospital for Southwest Vir-
SInit second 10 none in the land.
committees were appointed The
new hospital will lie known as the
George Bcn Johnston Memorial Hos
pital OF southwest Virginia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
U. S. FLEET OFF ST. THOMAS
People Of Danish West Indies Greatly
Excited over Visit OF .\mcri-
can Ships.
lHN .Associa1nl prn.

ST. THOMAS. DANISH WEST IN
DIES. January iS.--.A feet OF Cn!tcd
States warships agIregatinG thirty %,
moro vessels carried out mancuvcr%
off st Thomas to-day. The c"pulace
WAS greatly excited over the visit Of
the American ships.
The Danish IVES; Indics passed un.
der the soverciSuty OF the United
States on Wednesday,, but tho formal
transfer Of the islands and the raising
of the American flag will not take
place until the purchase price OF s@5.
100000 is paid, some time within tho
next ninety days. Meanwhile. tho
Danish governor vii. continue his
Jurisdiction
The warships mancuvcring off the
port comprise the Atlantic Fleet which
Is bound for Guantanamo. Cuba. for
winter drills and target practice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-19
NO DEFINITE NEWS
OF GERMAN RAIDER
fRy Associated Press

Ky Associated Press.
LONDON, January 1S.-No definite
news OF the operations OF the German
raider In the South Atlantic was pub
lishcd here this morning beyond the
official announcement in regard to the
loss OF ships. The statements OF the
Admiralty and Lioyd's are given prom
inent place in the morning papers
which otherwise print nothing but
comment and speculation.
1t is generally admitted ina; tho
raider may possibly enjoy long i'm
munity as II is recognized that il is
easier to find needle in i hayStack
than ship bent OH Guiding capture
III the Atlantic. Anxiety is expressed
over the fate OF cargocs OF grain and
meat from Argentina and steel from
the United states. |; is admitted that
the loss OF such carEocs may be Sc
rcrciy felt. coming on top OF the dcprc-
dations of the submarines.
y number Of steamers, distinct from
the victims OF the raiders. are posted
At Lloyd's as missing. The raider is
assumed TO bc identical with the YES
SCI reported on December 4, hut there
is nothing TO indicate whether it lodged
the British Gordon in the North Sea
% started its care: from some ucu-
trail port.
II is announced that the Garfield. a
british steamer % l.55i tons, had been
sent To the bottom by :, submarine.
y steamer has arrived in por, with
eighty-four members of the crews Of
the Auchencrae, Omsk and Kiupurncy
The steamer was forced 10 follow the
German submarine from January IS to
January 16. when the vessc! was or
dcrcd to discharge her cargo.
With the exception Of four members
or the crew Of tho hucheucrag. the
crews OF tho vessels sunk were saved