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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-10-17

REV. {. L. RANKIN breaches
LAST SERMON or PASTORATE
Joint Service Held in Presbyterian
Church Sunday Night, Upon the Eve
OF His Departure for Another Field.

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| The Sunday evening service at the
First Presbyterian church marked the
closing Of the pastoratc here Of the
I Rev. Charles f. Rankin who has serv-
! cd the church for a period Of a little
| less than ten years. Next Sunday Rev.
! Rankin will assume the pastorate OF
the Presbyterian church at Farmvillc,
| Va, TO which he was called about Il
month ago. iii going TO Famyillc,
Rev. Rankin returns to scenes of
cuTIIri iIlc, ne nuNlng spent some time
there as 4 youth and there met his
"i!c who was Il youn5 lady in the col
| lcSc, raimNillc Is seat OF Pres
bElcrian lcaninG having as one
OF Us principal assets a large college
of ghls Of that denomination.
Two Impressive services were held
| - the chur;h sunday In the morning
i,iS own congregation worshippcd With
him atone ana listened TO last init
matc cNhortation to Righteousness,
loVc ana lallh III Cod from the IA
!Hiliar verso from st. John: God 50
! 'oVcd the world that He gave his on
~ DcSostrn son That whosoevcr heiicE-
eth IN hlm should not perish, but have
everlasting lie. Just before the
close OF N" service, Col. II. \. Simp-
son arose ana in icw words present
q II Ia n n IL al IL
Walch from me conSrc&ation OF the
ch"fch as parting testimonial o. love
ana esteem. At the close OF the scr
wee KEY. RANKIN LOOK position at the
door ana pad the members OF the
church goodbye as lhcy filed out
Ihe evening services were partci-
pated III by the congregations OF all the
churches OF the city, the other church.
| 'esT'Defng closed ana hteVefeHds' >. ii.
Iempicnan, Wllmot ). Holmes. w. y.
nalry ana D. H. MclIln occupied the
chairS on the pulpit. Rev. Rankin
rcad the scriptures as round IN the soc
onn chapter the FlrSt EpiStc OF paul
10 thc Ihcssalonlans, taking the last
N'E*c on WIlch TO base ms farcwcll re-
marks: For what is our hope, or JOY,
or crown OF rejoicing? Are not even
Ec IN me presence OF our Lord Jesus
NhflSt al ms coming! FOR yc arc our
ElorE ana JOY. A'icr dwelling lor Il
low moments upon the JOYS OF the
'hfhiStry, as well as ifS responsible
lieS' Key. RANKIN reviewed ms almost
twenty years OF service III me MINIS
''E ana referred IN leetihS manner TO
ms service IN ianrcns amid his own
congregation ana inc congregations or
othcr churchcS. Nearly twenty years
ago, ne said, ne accepted his hrst call
10 group OF small churches among
me mill villages or concord, \. e..
'housh ne had Decn sounded as TO
more pfciehtious engagements in 9th
cr hcidS. Alter several years III these
ch"fchcS, ne was appointed evangelist
ior large district IN North carolina
ai'er "hlch he was called to Rcd
4 al L
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-10-17
Oyster Suppcr at MountNillc.

The public is cordially invited TO
como and enjoy an oyster suppcr.
served by the Mountville School In
proVemcnt Association at the school
building, Friday evening, Oct. 10Th.
supper will be served early or late,
just as 1t is called for.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-10-17

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-10-17

MIR. w. III. Clinkscalcs stated Mon
day that he had several subscriptions
to turn in, but he was called out OF
the city yesterday before the exact list
could be secured.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-10-17
More Tobacco Money.

The following gentlemen have made
subscriptions through The Advertiser
to the soldiers tobacco fund since last
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Ernest Hopper to Have Sale

Ernest Hopper recently closed a deal for the sale of his residence properties on Janssen avenue and Seventh street to Edwin B. Roll, who, with his family, is already oc- cupying one of the cottages. Mr. Hopper is arranging fer public sale of his household goods and oth- CT personal property to be held on March 3, but he and Mrs, Hopper and the children will not leave Mena for a month or more, and possibly may remain until the close of the schools. They have, however, not yet decided where they will locate.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
MRS. PRISCILLA BELsHA DEAD.
Mother of Mrs. D. M. Watkins Died
 at Sulphur Springs Wednesday.

Word came from D. NJ. Watkins Wednesday afternoon announcing the death of Mrs. Priscilla Belsha, mother of Mrs. Watkins, at Sulphur Ark, at 4:30 "Wednesday aft ernoon Mrs. Belsha has been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. w. Kelley, and MT. and Mrs. Watkins were at her bedside when she passed away Edward Watkins left for Sul- phur Springs on last Thurs lay morning to attend the funeral MT
 Watkins in his message gave no in- formation as to the time and place
 of the funeral. Mrs, Belsha was a member of the Eastern Star and the | lWoodmen Circle of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Stomach Trouble causes multi tude of ailments, and often results in Gall Stones, Yellow Jaundice, Acute and Chronic Indigestion, Ap- pendicitis, Constipation, Auto-Intox- ication, Gas Pressure, Fear of Heart Disease, Cancer and Ulcers of the stomach and IHtestines, etc., etc. One dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy has proven successful in thousands of cases of Stomach Trouble. This explains it's enor- nous sale. Has been taken and re- commended by Physicians, Justice of the Supreme Court, Congressmen, Lawyers, Nurses, Ministers, Farm CTS, Educators, Meehanies-proba- bly, your neighbor. Many owe their lives to Mayrs Wonderful Remedy. Thousands say 1t has saved them from the knife. Contains no alco- hol or habit-forming drugs. FREE booklet on Stomach Ailments. Ad- dress Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist. Chicago Better yet--obtain a bot tie of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy from Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, or any reliable druggist, who will refund your money if it fails.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
HAS BILL TO
 PROTECT STOCK GROWERS
Makes It Misdemeanor to Allow Scrub Males to Run at Large in
 Polk County.

Representative Charles Burnett of Polk county has had passed a bill to make it a misdemeanor punish able by fine to allow male stock to run at large unless same be blooded stock and their pedigree registered with the County Clerk. This bill is in the hands of the governor for his approval or disapproval.
 Without the title and enacting clause the bill follows:
 Section 1 That it shall be un- lawful for any male hog over the age of three months, or any bull over the age of six months, to be let run at large, unless the same be blooded stock and pedigree thereof be regis tered at the County Seat by the Clerk of Polk, Franklin and Grant counties.
 Section ?. Any person or per- sons owning or having in their charge, or care, the above described stock and violating section one of this Act, shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor. and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not less than Five Dollars (S500) nor more than Ten Dollars (Si000) l"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
W. J. RIALEs AT REST.
Died at Sallisaw of Pneumonia, Bur-
 jed at Board Camp.

W. J. Riales, aged about 57 years. died Wednesday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock at his home in Sallisaw, aft CT an illness of little over a week with pneumonia. The remains, ac- eompanied by Mrs. Riaies and sons, Luther, John, Tom and Ollie and son-in-law, Math Parker, were brought to Mena Thursday after noon. and taken from here to Board Camp, where the funeral services and increment took place Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Riales had been resi- dents of the Board Camp commun- ity until about a year ago, when they removed to Sallisaw, Ok. The Rev w. l.. Smith of the First Bap- list church, went to Board Camp Friday morning to conduct the fu- neral services, which were held that afternoon at ? o'clock.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
GREAT SPORT IN
 BIG FOX CHASE
Rain Only Gave Extra Opportunity for Story Telling, Song and Gen eraI JOIlity-"Horses Laughed"
 and Foxes Didn't Care.

4 jolly crowd assembled at the Big Spring near Old Potter Thurs day to participate in the Washing
 ton birthday fox hunt The crowd began to gather shortly after , o'clock in automobiles, buggies and on horseback. Supper, which had been prepared by the ladies, was spread on the ground. Hot coffee was made and an enjoyable hour
 was spent partaking of the good things and an occasional good story by one of the group. Just at dark
 the dogs were sent to the woods, and in a short while were working live
 ly on a hot trail and a strike was prevented only by the heavy down pour of rain A vacant four-room house near the camp was comman- deered and for some three hours the crowd was kept in the highest of spirits by T. R. Jones, Sr. and w. l.. Parker wing with each other as to who could tell the best and big gest fish and hunting story. Some of them were immense. As Rev. w. l.. Smith aptly put it, the horses on the outside even laughed 4 chorus of sixteen voices made the woods ring with such old songs as My Old Kentucky Home,' "Old Black Joe
 etc. At midnight the dogs were again put in the woods, and from
 then on until near daylight worked faithfully, repaying those who re- mained until the last for their stay ing qualities Among those present were Mesdames T. R. Jones, Jr, Georgia Phillips, Owen Parker, and
 Frank Baker: Misses Bessie Board, Sadie Jones, Hattie Sue Hines, Gus sic Mcdonald, Nena Crowson, Willie
 May Parker, Jessie Lynn Baker and
 Myrtle R. Bell; Messrs. w. NJ. Me-
 Donald, T. R. Jones, Jr, Jeff Bell, R. r. Boughan, E. W. Haines, T, R. Jones, ST, Rev. w. l.. Smith, E. F. Baker, George Baker, J. B. Lance, Joe Lance, J. w. Martin, Clint Har- iris, w. l. Green, k. R. Lyman, George Petty, Jr., H. E. Davis. Geo. Waters, A. J. Powers, G. w. Haines, Bently Earl, Aubry Mcdonald, Hu- bert Parker, Owen Parker, John Bratcher, Monroe Martin, J. c. Davis, J. T. Goodwin, w. L. Parker and w. F.. Wootten. Twenty-seyen picked hounds were in the chase. xx.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
INTEREST IN CANTAL0UpEs.
K. C. $. Pushing the Crop Along Its
 Line to Gulf.

The Kansas City Southern railway thru it's agricultural department is putting forth considerable effort this year to assist melon growers along the line of the railway by introduc- ing and furnishing seeds of varieties of cantaloupes that have been un- tried in this territory. Cultural ex- periments are going to be carried OH turnout the entire cantaloupe pro- ducing territory which extends from Noel, Mo-, to the gulf. A number of small growers in this immediate vicinity are going to- try out some of the new varieties, but the most extensive experiments in this sec- tion are going to be carried on by w k. Taylor of Grannis and the Knod Fruit and Truck Farm of Gillham Mr. Full has secured seed of eight different varieties of cantaloupes and today shipped the apportion- ment of the seed to MT. Taylor and the Knod Fruit Farm. The new melons are to be grown and tested in comparison with the old standard Rocky Ford melon.
 The agricultural department is all so cooperating along the line of car rying on experiments in growing watermelons, but in this the effort is directed along commercial lines, the purpose being to establish the feas- ibility of growing uniform and standard melon for market. Seed of the Tom Watson variety are go- ing to be used for this purpose, and the trial is going to be made at two points, Ashdown, Ark, and Bloom berg, Tex, where watermelon grow CTS association have been organized MT. Tull has secured 100 pounds of
 the seed from a uniform type of this
 favorite melon, and fifty pounds
 have been sent to each of the asso- citation to be distributed amond the members.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
HIsESsR e1ZzZz sSSIEZSl
MENA GIRL IN LYCEJM
 AND CHAUTAUQUA WORK
Miss Edm0nia Petty, Talented Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
 Petty in Leadina Role.

Miss Edmonia Petty, daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. w Petty, who has been student of voice and music
 in the Three Arts Institute under
 the direction of Elias Day, has be- come a member of the Lyeeum Arts Entertainers, a company of four young ladies, organized and coached by Mr. Day, director of the Lyceum Arts Conservatory. The company is to start on the chautauqua circuit on June i5, and will make the terri tory in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Florida and as soon as the chautauqua season is over they will go into lyceum work, 60 weeks of their time having been sold. Exceedingly attractive adver- tising matter has been gotten out for the company, the folder showing three splendid group halftone pie lures of the company, and then Miss Petty is featured in a separate pie ture in a pose with her Irish harp. Ht clttlpItSS LII tfit lpluFi say . especially of Miss Petty. This charming group of girls brings to the platform a unique program with many interesting features. The so- prano, Miss Edmonia Petty bids fair 10 make a distinct place for herself in the lyceum-she sings, reads, plays the banjo, and last but
 not least the Irish harp" The pro- gram consists of instrumental and vocal music, a feature being the in strumental quartee, two banjos and banjeaurines Whenever the cir |cumstances permit, the young ladies will present little play, Children of a Larger Growth
 The many Mena friends and ad- mirers of Miss Petty are hopilg that sometime the itinerary of the com pany will include her home town.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
TWO-MILE SCHOOL GROWS.
School Board Plans to Build Larger
 Structure.

One of the largest entertainments ever held at Two-Mile took place Friday night. The school closed a 7-month term which was taught by Prof. Amos Musgraves.
 The entertainment consisted of music, dialogs and speeches, all of which were exeellently rendered. The house was crowded and many failed to get seats. In fact it was such a success the school board is preparing to build larger struc- ture.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

A heavy cold in the lungs that was expected to cure itself has been the starting point in many cases of diseases that ended fatally. The sensible course is to take frequent doses of BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP. It cheeks the progress of the disorder and assists nature to restore normal conditions. Price 25e. 50c and si.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furn. Co-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
MENA COMMERCIAL
 CLUB STARTS WELL
Members Subscribed More Than Twenty-Three Hundred Dollars for Work Planned - Officers
 Elected-Mect Again in Week.

That was some Commercial Club meeting Friday night
 Elected a live bunch of officers the pick from the best men of the city as selected by the nominating committee and each successful candidate had majority of the votes cast. That's unity.
 Raised more than twenty three hundred dollars in about twenty three minutes voluntarily sub scribed by liye citizens present at the meeting
 Appointed committees to go to the business men and citizens not pres ent. to offer them a chance to come in while the waters good, and do their part toward putting Mena on the map
 The above is the brief way of tell ing what was done at what is com monIy conceded to have been the best meeting of Mena's repre- sentative citizens ever held in Mena.
 As temporary chairman, Dr. H. c. Rushing called the meeting to or der a little after the hour named, and outlined the purpose of the meeting. With little discussion the election of permanent officers was taken up and the following were chosen:
 President. Dr, H. c. Rushing.
 Vice President, J. T. Magruder.
 Recording Secretary, E. H. Sapp.
 Treasurer, Jesse Badt
 President Rushing then brought up the matter of the selection of the corresponding secretary, and dwelt somewhat on the importance of that position. which he designated as the most important in the club.
 Mayor ]. H. Hamilton spoke next telling of the successes and fail- ures in the past, and stating that he believed that the success or failure of the new organization depended upon selecting the right man for secretary. He also gave instances indicative of what should be ex- pected of such officer and how he could best serve the city.
 w. s. MacLafferty, who had been suggested for the place, expressed the wish that his name be with drawn, that he felt better-equipt man could be found, and that no man could handle the work who could not give it his undivided attention which he could not do.
 H. E. Manning made a splendid little talk along similar lines and requested that his name also bt dropped from suggested candidates
 G. s. Graham of the Mena Ice & Cold Storage Plant, who has had considerable exeprience in organi- zations of similar character, urged that only the best man should bt chosen, and that high salary should not stand in the way of getting the best man in the field.
 Sidney Duke told how Hope. thai for years was apparently dormant beyond hope of revival. was put or the map when civic club organ ized and put an outside trained mar on the job at a salary of Si 800 a year.
 These and other like expressions quickly shaped the sentiment for the employment of town building specialist, to be employed and to work under the direction of an ex- ecutive committee to be chosen later.
 This decided calls were made for
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Gas in the stomach of bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take lIERBINE. It is marvellous liver stimulant and bowel purifier Price soc. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furn.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

subscriptions to a fund to meet the expenses for a years active work.
 R. Golf opened the ball with an offer Of Sl50.
 D F. Dodd. personally, gave $50.
 ! T Magruder subscribed Sl50.
 C. <. Graham joined in with $i50
 W F. Watkins X Bro. were of like mind as was Reynolds-Da Gro cery Company.
 And. with little delay the money came along in amounts ranging from s to Si50. until the S2300 mark was passed and the chair was au- thorized to appoint committees to take the work to those not in at tendance Later the following were named
 H F. Manning, J T. Magruder and w I Green.
 ] B. Goss, W. F.. Watkins and c. C. Gunnels.
 The adoption of constitution was taken Up on report from a commit tee composed of w. fl pigg, Wright priekett and Sidney Duke. Con- siderable hcadway was made, but as the hour was late the incomplete work was again referred to the com mittee. for report at the next meet ing.
 The Eagles lodge, in whose quar- ters the meeting was held, offered the use of the room again for next Friday night, and the meeting will be held at that place and time.
 The Reynolds Davis Grocery Com- pany had provided an ample supply Of the temperance drink, Pablo, and this, with sandwiches, furnished a luncheon that was popular with all Cigars were provided by the Eagles,
 Following is a list of the contri- buters and the amounts offered by each
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Membership m the club IS open to all citizens of Mena and Polk county, and especial invitation is extended to the ladies to cooperate in the work of making Mena what she should be.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

It's Springtime at Jackson's-and that's the place to get Paints, Var nishes and Stains, Brushes, etc., to put shine on things about home. Don't forget-at Jackson's. fl 3 1t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Forest Ranger J. NJ. Wait of the Shady station, spent Saturday here with the men of the local forest office.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Piles Cured in 6 to f4 Days.

Your druggist will refund money if pAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or ProtFidinR Piles in to IA days
 The nrst application gives Ease and Rest. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

muscles and reduces his efficiency.
 At the first twinee get Sloan s Liniment, easy 10 apply, 1t pene- frates Tvitho9t rubbing and soothes the soreness.
 After that long drive or tedious wait in the cold rain apply Sloan s Liniment to those stiff fingers. aching wrists and arms.
 For gout, neuralgia, toothache. bruises. sprains. cold feet, it is promptly effective.
 At all druggists, 2Sc. Soc. and S1.00.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
(COPY) OTTO V. MARTIN, PHI. D. Analytical Chemist
 City Schools Fort Smith, Ark.

 The Ft Smith Commission Co.,. Ft Smith, Ark Gentlemen
 am sending you herewith the analysis of ''BEVO" purchased by myself in the open market together with the analysis lemon soda pop strawberry soda pop two kinds grape uce bottled syrup rootbeer and other soft drinks You will note from the analysis that "BEVO" is shown to be NON-INTOXICATNG After taking into con- deraon the large percentage of fats protens and cabo hydrates found in the solid extracts of "BEVO from the standpoint of nourishng drink it far superior to the others mentioned.
 Very truly yours,
 (Signed OTTO V. MARTIN.