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Warren sheaf., 1917-11-07
A GOOD MAN GONE
TO HIS REWARD
Syante Hanson, Well Known Pioneer
Resident Of Town Of Bristlet Died
Saturday Morning.

highly respected pioneer resident OF
town OF Bristlet, passed to his eternal
rest on Saturday morning, Nov.;3, 1917,
at thage Of years, and days. The:
cause death was heart fail 3ss
f Deceased was born in Langered,
parish, Elfsborgs Ian, Sweden, in which
country he grew to manhoods' estate
and was married to Rosalie Molin, the
wife who now mourns the loss of her
guud and faithful companion in life.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanson. emigrated to
:Americasin 1879, coming first to Michi-
gan where they remained a short time
and then moved to Warren, Minnesota,
where they located on.a homestead in
town Of Bristlet, which has been their
home ever since. Mr.. Hanson was a
lover Of trees and flowers. and he pro-
ceeded to improve a. small natural
grove on the place by large paintings Of
shade and ornamental trees, evergreens,
and fruit trees, especially plums, Of
which he grew many varieties and was
considerable Of an expert in grating
and propagating. A visit to the Han
son home during the Towering and
fruiting season was always a pleasure
to one who loves Gods handiwork in
nature.
But Mr.. Hanson was man who
looked beyond earthly things, which
perish, to spiritual things, which are
lasting and changeth not He lived the
quiet life Of a sincere and devOut
Christian, and has been an active mem
ber of the Swedish Mission church in
this city since 1882. He as well as his
wife were lovers Of music as well as Of
flowers, and their home was the meet
ing place where friends Joined in songs
OF praise to God. Deceased has now
Joined the heavenly choir in songs Of
praise to the Lamb free from all dis
cordant sounds.
Mr.. Hanson was good and kind
neighbor and friend, always willing to
help and be Of service to his fellow
men. He will be greatly missed in the
community In which he has lived SO
long. His death occurred at the city
hospital, where he had been tenderly
cared for during the last two weeks OF
his sickness.
Besides the wife, who is left to
mourn the. loss Of her life companion,
deceased is also mourned by brother
and sister residing in Sweden, and q
host of friends.
The funeral was held from the Swed-
ish Mission church on Monday at
b. m. and came as the elimination and
close Of the series Of religious meetings
that had been held there. Impressive
and sympathetic funeral sermons were
preached by Rev. o. j. Lundell, OF
Thief River Falls, and Rev. G. w.
Olson, the local pastor. Prayers were
.ofered by Frank Larson, Of Rosean;
Rev. Wilson, Of st. Hilaire; and Rev.
Drotts, Of Viking. Rev. Erickson, OF
,Crookston, was also present. A num-
ber of appropriate songs were sung.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. A large number OF old
neighbors and friends were present to
show their last respects to the memory
OF. the deceased. May he rest IN peace.
The community extends sympathy to
Mrs. Hanson IN her loneliness and may
she receive that consolation which the
heavenly Father alone is able to give.
rs
Warren sheaf., 1917-11-07

Daniel, Albert and VIM. ostrand left
last Thursday for state Of Washington,
where they expect to spend the winter.
As Daniel Is drafted for the National
Army and may be called ut any time
he desired to visit his folks whom he
has not seen for number Of years,
before he goes to answer his country's
call.
Warren sheaf., 1917-11-07

Pennington county viii have D. 20
tato show on Nov. IL.
Warren sheaf., 1917-11-07
SWEDISH MISSION
CONFERENCE HELD
Meetings Held in Church Here Were
Crowded and Great Deal Of
Interest Manifest.

A six days conference Of the Nor
thern Red River Valley Ministers As
sociation and the Red River Valley
Scandinavian Missionary Society was
held in the Swedish Iissi ion church. in
this city, commencing on: Wednesday
evening, Oct. 31st and eliminating on
Monday this week in a funeral when
an old esteemed and faithful member
of the church here, Mr.. Syante Hanson,
was hidden a last farweH and his re-
mains consigned to Mother Earth.
The conference was attended by 81
delegates, and many people from all
parts Of the valley were present. En-
couraging reports, from all parts of the
mission field were submitted. The
treasurer's report was very encour-
ssiiss., Z. l..ssa DsaIdilce in the
treasury Of $40O. Two field mission
aries are in the employ Of the society,
namely, Rev B. a. Werklund and Rev.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-1916 Indian motorcycle; used but little. AZ Grand street.
 7-3-d2x
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-Horse, weighs 1.126 pounds. Cheap. E.. N. Thompson, Shuttle Meadom Road, Plainville.
 6-30-w1x d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
FOR sALR

FOR SALE-Home printing outfit, cheap. Call or write 40 Warlock St.
 6-30- 3dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-6 30-inch wire tables. Inquire Candy Kitchen, The Alpha
 12 R. R. Arcade. 7-3-2dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR sALE-Cheap, three good busi- ness wagons Call at 238 Main street,
 afternoons from 2-4. 7-3-6dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-A new Typewriter, . { sheriff. 6-30-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR sALE-Twin cylinder Indian motorcycle. Corner Elm and Sey-
 mour 7-3-1dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-Very desirable 7-room
 house with lot 75x175, abundance of fruit. Call evenings 1855. c. c. Prentice, 29 Maple St., Maple Hill. 7-2-4d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

reliable specialist, but a sym pathetic advisor-a true friend.
 If you feel your health slip ping away from you-if you realize that you are not what you ought to be-if you have tried other doctors without getting help-don't hesitate, but go at once to
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-English pointer puppies eight weeks old. 65 Maple street,
 PlainV1lle. 7-3-4dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

The Classified Columns are your agents-the penny ads reach hundreds in tine city every week night and the chances are that several read CTS out of the hundreds will be interested in your propo- sitiOn.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

LOST-An automobile tire, 34x4 Sat urday between Plainville and For estvllle. $2 reward will be paid for its return to the Gum Rubber Co.,, East Main St.. New Britain.
 7-2-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

7-2-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
HELP WANTED-FTN1AJIE

WANTED-Waitress and kitchen
 maid at New Britain General Hos
 pital. 6-28-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-40 H. P. delivery auto: in good condition; body 1OhX4 feet; covered; electric lights. Can be seen at 63 Hart street.
 7-2-d2y
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

WANTED-Stone masons B. H. Hib-
 bard Corp. 6-3O-3dX
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FURNISHED ROOMS-Separate con-
 veniences. Housekeeping. Centrally located. 16 Prospect street. 7-2-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-1n iPlainville, 10-room
 house, Improvements, acre of land, small barn on premises, near to school-houses, trolley, Post OfRce and Churches. Price so low that it will go quick. See me at once. A. P. Marsh, Deputy Sheriff. 6-30-6d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
HELP WANTEU-MALE.

WANTED-Silver workers. Steady men. Good wages will be paid. Ad dress Box X21X, Herald Office.
 7-z-3dX
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
NOTICE

LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED at 31
 Greenwood street. Tel 153-12 or
 1467-4. 6-15-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

TO RENTING rooms for light housekeeping, first floor, private en-
 trance. Gas and electric light 33 Main St., Tel. 1626-14. 6-30-3d
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
LOST.

LOST, Hotel Nelson and Church street, bill fold containing sum or money. Reward if left at Hotel Nelson. 7-3-1dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

TO RENT-Omce rooms. second floor. Apply Sovereign Trading Co.,, 162 Main street. 5-S-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
FURNISHED ROOMS

TWO ROOMS-Furnishe for house. keeping includes complete kitchen.
 Modern improvements, 45 Walnut street 7-3-3dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

SIGN PAINTING, in all it's branches.
 We are prepared to take care of your wants for signs and show cards of all kinds. A. P. Marsh,
 46 Main street. 6-8-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-Severa1 two family houses of nine or ten rooms, mod- ern improvements, also building lots on or near trolley lines. w. F. Steele, 260 Chestnut street.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03
TO RENT.

TO RENT-SiX room tenement; mod
 ern improvements. 319 Chestnut street. 7-2-d5x
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-One- Dort touring car,
 equipped with self starter and elec- tric lights. In perfect running
 order. Price $450. Gan be seen at
 M. Irving testers salesroom, cor ner Park and Elm streets. 6-25-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SAI1E-One pair horses, weight
 2.80O lbs Guaranteed sound. < Price reasonable to prompt buyer.
 Apply at 49-6S Commercial St.. New Britain. 6-21-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

TO RENT-Flat of seven rooms, set coal range, gas and electric light.
 359 Main street. Apply same num- Der, Tel. 1771. 5-22-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

TO RENT-Store for comm ercial use in Herald Building. Frontage, 67
 Church stret. Apply Herald Pun. Co. 6-10-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

FOR SALE-Cabbage plants. Lin-
 wood Farm, Phone S35. 6-29-5dx
New Britain herald., 1917-07-03

TO RENT-Private garage; place tc wash car. 91 Maple street.
 f.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
NEGRO IS BURNED
 TO DEATH BY MOB
Ell Persons Was Soaked in Oil Tues day Morning and Died at Spot Where He Killed Girl-Taken
 From the Officers.

Memphis, May 22.-Ell Persons, confessed negro murderer of An toinette Rappal, who met her death several weeks ago, was soaked in oil by a mob this morning and then burned in the presence of three thousand persons.
 The girls mother, in a speech, de- clared she wished Persons to suffer the tortures of his victim.
 The negro repeated his confession, duplicating two other negroes.
 The news that Persons had been brought into the county reached the city early this morning and by eight o'clock, all the roads leading to the Macon bridge were choked with au- tOmobiles.
 An hour later it was impossible to approach, by wagon or car, to within half a mile of the scene.
 Hundreds of women and children tramped thru muddy fields to get a View of the funeral pyre.
 There was no disorder, and very little excitement, The mob was well organized and the members worked with quiet precision.
 After the lynching of Parsons. the majority of those present dispersed.
 The negro was forcibly taken from the officers last night at Potts Camp by men from Memphis Holly Springs and other nearby towns, and the mob. with the negro in their possession, started toward Memphis in automobiles. The trip back to the scene of the lynehing was de- layed considerably on account of the bad condition of the roads after the recent heavy rains.
 The place where the negro was burned was the scene of his assault on Antoinette Rappal, a i6-year-old school girl. several weeks ago. Aft CT assaulting the girl, the negro killed her and then hid the headless body in a clump of bushes near the bridge. One Dewitt Ford, a deaf mute was captured but it is said he is being held by the mob, pending the arrest of the other man impli- cated by Persons.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
JUNE 5 DESIGNATED
 AS LEGAL HOLIDAY
Governor Trough Follows Lead of President Wilson in Issuing Pro clamatiOn-Churchcs Urged to
 Hold Patriotic Services.

Governor Brough has issued a proclamation designating Tuesday, June 5. between the hours of 2 a. m. and 9 D. m, a legal holiday in Arkan- sas, for the registration of ali citi- zens who have reached the age of 2i years and have not yet reached 3i years.
 Governor Brough, in lengthy pa per recites that the new method of accepting and yitalizing our duty to give ourselves with thoughtful de- votion to the common purpose of us all, and that it is in no sense a conscription of the unwilling" but, rather. selection from a nation that has volunteered in mass. It is no more a choosing of those who shall march with the colors than it is a selection of those who shall serve as equally necessary and devoted purpose in the industries that lay behind the battle line. The day here named is the time upon which all shall present themselves for as- signment to their tasks"
 The governor then urges every eligible citizen to register on the day named, and that all others busy themselves in seeing that all who are eligible do register. He further urges churches of all denomina- tions to hold, at convenient hour, religious and patriotic services, offering in their heart of hearts, prayers to the most high God that victory may crown our forces on land and sea, that the world may be redeemed, regenerated and disen- thralled by the irresistible genius of universal emancipation, and that permanent peace may be established among the nations of the earth, where there are human rights to re- spect and where the latch-string of the humble cottager shall be as sacred as the sculptured entrance oi the palatia lord"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
POLK COUNTY CHEATED
Secretary of State Terral Says Is Exempt From Warrant Regis
 tration Law.

After all, it develops that Polk county has been exempt from the provisions of Act i92 or the General assembly of Arkansas of 1917, pro- viding for the registration of city and county warrants. This informa- ton is contained in letter received Wednesday by County Treasurer Anderson from Secretary of State Tom J. Terral in response to an in quiry made by MT. Anderson. While the act was in process of passage it was thought that Senator Ben H. Johnston had secured tie exemption of Polk county, and when the bill reached the House. Representative Burnett found it too fate to replace Polk county without endangering the final passage. Later, Senator Johnston wrote Mena people that it was found that thru some error, Polk county had not been exempted. Now comes the Secretary of State with the information that the law does not apply to Polk county
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
TO BE PAID
While Lower House Failed to Pass Appropriation Bill, Money Will
 Re Provided.

In some way the story that there would be no Confederate pensions this year because of the failure of the legislature to make the neces- sary appropriation has gained gen. eral circulation turnout the state In order to correct this impression H. c. Brooks, pension clerk, in the office of Auditor of State Hogan Oliver, has written County Clerk Will Alexander, that while the lower house of the legislature failed to finally pass the pension appropria- ton bill, arrangements will be per- fected by the State Board of pen- sions to take care of the situation and provide for Confederate pen sions as formerly. He states further that the pension warrants will be sent out in September, the same as in former years.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
POLK COUNTY FOR
 BETTER SCHOOLS
Eight Out of 3S Districts Reported Voted for 12 Mill Tax, Six for 10 Mills and Many for Seven-Gen-
 eraI Tendency Is Forward.

The returns that are coming in from the annual school election, which was held last Saturday, indi- cate that the school patrons of Polk county knew what they wanted when they overwhelmingly voted in the affirmative for amendment No. l2, which provided for the increase of the maximum school levy from : mills to i2 mills. Out of the 38 districts which have thus far re- ported eight have voted a i2 mill tax, six have voted for a 10 mill tax, for an mill tax, i3 for a ' mill tax, one for a mill tax and the others of the 3S reporting, with the exception of Two-Mile and Towery districts, voted mill tax.
 The districts which voted the i2 mill tax are Board Camp, Egger, Hatfield, Hartley, Elm Springs, Mountain Fork, Union Grove and Mena. Those voting 10 mills are Grannis, Cove, Wiekes, Hatton, Grys- tai Hill and Shady Grove. Pleasant Hill voted 8 mills, and McCauley 6, and those voting for the mill tax are Old Potter, Eureka, Hillard, West Valley, Acorn, Thacker, Old Cove, Alder Springs, Oak Hill, Ozark, Rich Mountain, District No. 75 and Vandervoort. Two-Mile vot- ed mills and Towery 2ia mills.
 The general tendency of forward movement in education is indicated by the fact that many of the dis tricts which had heretofore voted little or no tax, are this year turn ing in levy of from 5 to ' mills, and some of them have even gone to the limit of i2 mills. In gen. eral way this will mean longer terms of schools, better paid and better trained teachers, and better school buildings, and fuller and better equipment
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
RUMORED RESISTANCE TO CON
 SCRIPTION TO BE PROBED
Judge George w. Jack, at Dallas. Orr ders Investigation of Alleged
 Conspiracy.

Dallas, Tex, May 2i.-The United States grand jury empaneled here Monday was ordered by Judge Geo. Whitfield Jack to use all diligence in Investigating the alleged conspir- acy to make armed resistance to conscription which agents of the de- partment of justice claim to have uncovered in north and west Texas. Judge Jack spoke of the activities of the Farmers and Laborers' Pro- teetive Association of America, which, he said, had first been brought to his attention while hold ing court in San Angelo last week. He said the charges bordered on treason and practically directed the jury to spend it's entire time in in yestigating the alleged conspiracies.
 The six men under arrest here made no statement Monday. No ar rests other than the ones here and two or three in western Texas towns have been made. It-is believed by government agents the conspiracy has been nipped in the bud,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
BISHOP W. A. OUAyLE COMING.
One of Greatest Churchmen of the
 Country to Lecture Here.

Mena people will have rare op- portunity next Saturday night to hear one of the greatest churchmen in this country i'll the lecture to be delivered at the First M. E. church by Bishop William A. Quayle of St. Louis. Bishop Quayle as a poet, author. lecturer and preacher, is the peer of any man before the Ameri- can public today. Dr. L. w. B. Long, pastor of the church had hoped to have Bishop Quayle occupy his pull pit next Sunday morning, but at that time Bishop Quayle is to deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the grad uates of the Fort Smith High School, After all. it seems that Dr. Long had difficulty in keeping other Arkan- sas towns from beating him out of the date on Saturday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
NEW EXHIBIT CAR HERE.
K. C. s. Provides Means to Gather
 and Show Products.

A new exhibit ear to be used by the agricultural department of the KansaS.~Lity Southern railway arr rived in Mena Monday, and will sbe fitted out here for the demonstra- ton trips and for gathering ex- hibits to be used at fairs in the ter ritory tributary to the railway. The car was formerly a combination passenger coach and baggage car. but has been arranged especially for exhibit purposes. About two thirds of the car will be fitted out with tables and shelving, and then comes an apartment fitted out with Pullman berth, and this section may also be used for a dining room and office. Beyond this apartment is a room that will be fitted up for kitchen.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
OF REGISTRATION
 TO TAKE PLACE JUNE ].
No Male Citizen Between Ages of 21 and 3i Is EXempt-Does Not Ne
 eesSarilY Mean Military Draft.

Little Rock, May 22.-All the de- tails for the registration of military elgibles on June , have been com pleted. No male citizen between the ages of 2i and 3i will be exempt from registration, which does not mean, of course. that they will be drafted into the military service.
 The following questions must be answered:
 Name in full.
 Age in years.
 Home address.
 Date of birth.
 Are you ti) natural-born citi- zen, @ a naturaized citizen, (3) an alien, or (4) have you declared your intention?
 Where were you born?
 If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject?
 What is your present trade, occu- patton or office?
 By whom employed?
 Where employed2 Have you father, mother, wife, child under i2, or a sister, or broth CT under i2. solely dependent on you for support?
 Married or single?
 Race.
 What military service have you had? Rank. Branch. Years. Nation or State
 Do you claim exemption from draft?
 If the person registered is of Afri- can descent, the corner of the card is torn of.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
LOCAL REGISTRARS TO MEET.
Board Plans for Meeting Saturday at
 fP. M. for Instruction.

. Sheriff H. w. Finger, County Clerk Nin Alexander and Dr. G. P. Dun snan, county health officer, who con- *tltute the local board in charge oI lhe registration of the citizens ol .Polk county under the provisions or the selective draft bill, have decided 7o hold meeting at the courthouse neXt Saturday afternoon at 1 oelock
 pf all the local registrars. The pur- Dose IS to make the meeting sort or School of instruction so that the feglstrars in the several voting pre- elncts may so understand their du- 5ies that all the work will be unl- Iprmly done. County Clerk Will Alexander Tuesday sent notices
 p all those who have been appoint sn registrars, urging them to attend <his meeting.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-05-24
l5,OOO HOMELESS
 IN ATLANTA GA.
Seventy-Five Blocks of Residence and Business Houses Consumed by Fire-Citizens Plan tO Feed
 Sufferers Without Outside Aid

Atlanta, May 22.-Preparations were made today to get five thous- and persons following yesterdays fire which destroyed seventy-flVe city blocks in this city, killed one person and did more than three mill lions of dollars damage.
 The residents of Atlanta have ar ranged to take care of the homeless themselves, refusing hundreds of offers of outside help.
 Todays estimate places the num- Der of homeless at fifteen thousand.
 The soldiers stationed at Fort Me- Emerson and national guardsmen at tending the officers training camp here, went on duty and remained all night.
 Furniture, bedclothes, all odds and ends from thousands of homes, lit- tered the streets, which were rem dered impossible by fallen telephone and light wires, and by the debris from dynamited houses.
 The soldiers allowed nothing to be moved during the night and blocked all civilians from the fire zone and for a wide area around it. Only one case of attempted footing was discovered
 Besides the actual relief work to- day, there was tremendous work ahead of Atlanta in getting it's scat tered citizens together. The mem bers of many families become scat tered during the afternoon and night. Today q man advertised for his ninety year old grandmother, and another sought his wife and baby thru the want ad section of morning newspapers.
 It was expected that a clearing house for lost relatives would have to be established.
 Due to the fact that several fires were burning at the same time. re- ports of incendiarism gained much circulation late in the afternoon and last night, but in a statement to the Associated Press, Mayor Candler eX- pressed the belief that the fire was not started by an inccndiary He de- clared no evidence had been found to substantiate the incendiarism theory.
 The fire originated in a negro sec- tion of the city east of Fort street, burning several blocks of small houses, jumping over row of five small shacks, then sweeping along an unobslructed course of frame buildings until if reached the better residence sections.
 The flames, famed by strong wind, swept everything in their path, and at o'clock in the after noon, dynamite was resorted too in an effort to check the further ad- vance of the fire. For six hours dynamite was used to destroy resi- dences in the path of the flames, and not until full six hours of work had been done was if possible to retard the flames advance. The victory finally was won, however, late last night, just before the fire reached the Atlanta baseball park.