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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-25
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

The celebration of the Emanicipa-
ton Proclamation held at the Bethel
Baptist Church last evening was de-
cided success In every particular.
With the patriotic choruses and part
songs were rendered with pleasing eff
feet, the addresses delivered by Mr.. H.
c Curran, Life, Liberty and the Pur-
suit Of Happiness; Prof. w. H. Hum
phrey, The Exodus of the Negro to
the North and the Probable Result |;
and Why We Celebrate the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation by Rev. s. F. De-
llaney, we feel that we voice the SEN
timent of the entire audience and are
not saying too much when we say that
they were the best for thought and
eloquence ever given in the Bethel
Church along that line.
Rev. R. Jackson as Master of Cere.
monies was at his best and served
grace and dignity.
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Personals

Mrs. A. l.. Merz left this morning
for Cincinnati to make a short visit.
Mrs. G. H. Nicholson of Limestone
street has returned from a three
weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs.
W. o. Giani, at Newport, Ky.
Mrs. Sadie Shane and daughter have
returned to their home in Portsmouth,
Ohio, after visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
O. Wood Of West Front street.
Secretary Carl Dodds of the Mays
vile Chamber of Commerce is in Chi
cGgo attending the National Conven-
ton of the Secretaries Association.
Mr.. John C. Burwell, local manager
OF the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Com
pany. has been called to Warrenton
N. c., by the serious illness of his
father, Mr.. w HI. Burwell.
Mr. Charles Nauman, Jr., of Hunt
ington, W. Va, has been here fer the
rast few days with his wife, who has
Leen seriously i'll at the home uf Mr.
and Mrs. william o. Davis on West
Second street.
Mrs. C. M. Dozier and daughter,
Margaret, and Mrs. w. ]. Conaty and
daughter, Mary, returned to their
homes in Richmond, Va, yesterday af-
ter a pleasant visit with Miss Ella
Mae Murphy of East Fourth street.
W. T. Davis and sister, Miss Alice,
have returned from trip through
Central Kentucky, which included a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Finn, for
mer Mason countians on the fine old
estate of DR.. Leslie Brand at Gym
thiana.
Mr.. David Miller of Lexington, KY,
formerly of this city, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Miller, for a number of
years well-knowH residents of the
Fifth Ward, is visitor in this city,
being the guest of Mr.. o. L Bartlett
of the Central Garage
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G. e. q. NORTHERN OFFICIALS
NAMED

Official circulars giving the list OF
officers who will operate the new
Chesapeake & Ohio Northern Railway
from Limeville, KY, and Columbus, o.
were received here yesterday.
Frank M. Whitaker is appointed
vice president in charge of traffic and
] P. Stevens general manager. Other
officers are listed as follows:
w. L. Booth, general superintendent
transportation.
E. P. Goodwin, general inspector
transportation
j. R. Gould, superintendent motive
power.
C. w. Bradley, superintendent tele-
graph.
B. T. Jellison, purchasing agent.
r. W. O'Meara, freight claim agent.
H. L. Duncan, general claim agent.
J. w. King, chief special agent.
w. R. Hudson, general superintend-
ent.
]. B. Harris, superintendent.
w. T. Oppenheimer, chief surgeon.
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Mrs Elmer Thompson of Paris ar
rived yesterday for a short visit to
friends and relatives.


There is more Catarrh In this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years It was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly failing
to cure with loccl treatment. pronounced
1t incurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F j. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo. Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy. is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward Is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
F. J.. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills Tor constipation.
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The Sewing Society of the Central
Presbyterian Church will hold an all
day meeting at the home of Mrs. 0. l..
Bartlett, next Thursday, September
27th.
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The remains of Mr.. James Kinsella
who died suddenly Saturday at Gin
cinnati, will arrive here this after
noon and be taken direct to the Wash
ington Catholic cemetery for burial
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The Woman's Club will have its
first open meeting of the year in the
form Of Patriotic meeting held in
their club home Friday 2S. Public in
vited. Program announced later.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MA.
son LUMBER COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that the Ma
son Lumber Company, Incorporated,
Is closing up its business.
AMOS MCLAUGHLIN, President.
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American League

American League
Chicago, 0; Boston, 3.
Cleveland, 8; Philadelphia, 4.
Detroit, so; Washington, 3-2.
st. Louis-New York, played as part
OF double-header Saturday.
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word. Minimum charge 10 cents.
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time; experience unnecessary; no
canvassing; subjects suggested. Send
for particulars, National Press Blu
reau, Room 1879, Buffalo, N. Y.
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NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET

Following are this mornings quota
tons on country produce telephoned
us at 9 o'clock by the e. L. Manches-
ter Produce Company:
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Members of the County Exemption
Board have received checks from the
Treasury Department in payment for
their work thus far.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
THE REED FUNERAL SATURDAY
Husband of Deceased Come Friday.
 From Camp Funston.

The funeral services of Mrs. Will Reed was held Saturday morning at i0:30 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs Cecil Barham, 706 Eleventh
 street. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. R. Rushing of the NJ. F. church, South, assisted by the Rev, Francis \. Brewer of De- Queen, a former pastor of the church. lntermeni was in the l.. o. O. F. cemetery. The pail bearers were Clint Eddy, Ed Reeves, Louis Robert, Monroe Martin and Fred and Sidney Duke. Aside from the hus- band. the immediate relatives who survive Mrs. Reed are the mother. Mrs NJ. A. Richards. Mrs. NJ. c. Ligon, of McAlester. Ok: Mrs. Cecil Barham and Miss Florence Richards and Lee Richards, sisters and broth- ar. of this city The husband, Will Reed, who is on duty in the Ma tional Army at Camp Funston. Kas., arrived Friday afternoon. having been delayed by trains in Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
Handing 'em' a Package.

From the Carthage (Mo) Press.
 Junction City protests against the war department order which pro- vides for training negro troops at Camp Funston. But Kansas people should have no trouble in getting along peacefully with negro troops; it is only in the south that negro is lynched for trivial cause. If Kan sas believes it is right to send nc- gro and white children to the same schools, she should hardly draw the color line in the war game, espe- cially since the last session of the Kansas legislature again refused to vote in favor of separate schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
MRS. J. T. BARRON DEAD.
Passed Away Friday in Logan Coun-
 ty- Burial at Old Potter.

The remains of Mrs. J. T. Barron were brought in from Logan coun- ty, Arkansas last Saturday, where she passed away Friday morning al D o'clock at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. ]. L. Cole after an illness dating only since last Tuesday Mir and Mrs. Barron went to the home ol their daughter a week ago on ac- count of the illness of grand daughter, and then Mrs Barron was taken sick a few days after arriving there. The remains were taken to the Barron home near Old Potter and the funeral services were held Sunday, with increment in the Old Potter cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
IS ON FOR I LIBERTY BOND SALE
.od Ilnion Meeting at the M. k, Church. South. Sunday Night Judoe Hodges of TeXarkana
 Made Chief Address.

The nnion meeting held Sunday
 biobt at the NJ. E. church. South,
 for the purpose of launching the
 samnaign for the sale of the bonds
 or inc Liberty load brought to-
 Rather an audience that filled the
 arop auditorium of the church. The sneeting was in charge of the Rev.
 R Rushing, pastor of the church, ,ho introduced Judge J. |. Alley as Inc chairman. Judge Alley, before
 ;nlrodueing the speakers, gave a xbrief talk on the purpose Of the kmeeling and also distributed food Conservation pledge cards. The prinripal address of the meeting was smade by Judge Wm. Hodges of Tex 'arkana. who discussed the causes Beading up to the war, passing from That to the declaration of war by the Emitted states. and then covering the necessity of the expenditures Of large sums of money by this coun- lry in order to help win the war. He 'nointed out that in the event that .Germany would be successful, this .country would be called upon to pay in indemnities much larger sums than are now asked for the Liberty loan. B. H. Kuhl, banker of Texar- kama. followed Judge Hodges, telling the efforts that are being made in Miller county. Arkansas and Bowie county, Tex, to raise the amount apportioned to them, urging upon the people of Polk county the ne- cessity of raising the apportionment of S200.000
 The music for tine meeting was furnished by the choirs of the several churches and the High School orchestra.
 Monday morning another meet ing was held in the courthouse for the purpose of planning the cam paign for the county. At this meet ing it was planned to bring the mes sage to the other towns of the coun- ty. which will be done Tuesday. The following committees were appoint ed for this purpose: w. l. Green, H. II. Thomas and l.. N Burnett to vis- it Hatfield and Cove; Judge J. I. AL ley, Judge Wright Prickett and J. T. Magruder to visit Vandervoort and Wickes; and w. E. Watkins. w.. Homer Pigg and V. w. St. John to visit Grannis.
 Monday afternoon Messrs. Hodges and Kuhl met with the ladies at the Elks Home to plan for the canvass of Mena for the sale of bonds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

Do not neglect the warnings of nature If your appetite is poor, breath bad. tongue coated, you will be sick, unless you take steps to put your system in good condition. priekly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need. It purilies the bowels, strengthens digestion and regulates the liver. Price Si.25 per bottle. Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.,, and Gunnels Drug Store, Special Agents. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
VIII Sell Farm at Auction

Mrs. Ema Hamburger, living one mile south of Mena on the J. J. kraus farm, was in Mena Wednes- day to arrange with Col. c. NJ. Lati- mer for a public sale of her per- sonal property including live stock, farm machinery and household goods. The big feature of the sale however, will be the S0-acre farm which is known as one of the best in Polk county. The sale will be held on Monday. October 29.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
MORE TIME FOR MIR. LAWRENCE
Not Called to Army as Soon as Ex- pected and Will Continue to Teach.

At the meeting of the school board held Saturday night. the resignation of Prof. Homer Lawrence of the High School faculty was not ac- cepted for the reason that MT. Law renee found he will not be called to service in the National Army as soon as he had anticipated.
 Squire S. H. Smith, appointed at tendance officer at the previous meeting of the board, appeared De- fore the board to make report of the work being done in the matter of complying with the compulsory ed ucation law. In order to get a clos CT check on those coming under the provisions of the act, comparison will be made of the enrolment with the enumeration list which is on file with the county superintendent, and thus it will be possible to as certain absolutely those who are not complying with the law.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
WHERE HIGHWAY IS WANTED.
Meeting of Farmers at Owens Chap
 el Unanimous for Road.

Judge A. E. Wear attended a meeting of representative farmers at Owens Chapel on "Wednesday night, where the subject of discus sion of highway from the north of Polk county to Mena. There was considerable discussion of the vari- ous possible routes, but in the end a resolution was unanimously adopted to favor the enterprise. re- gardless of what route was finally chosen.
 More will be heard of this al an early day
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

A burning sensation in the throat and chest means bad digestion and digestive trouble is the starting point for many serious diseases, particularly kidney disease. Better take prickly Ash Bitters and put your stomach and digestion in sound condition before serious trouble be- gins. Price Si.25 per bottle. Jack son Drug & Furniture Co, and Gun nels Drug Store, Special Agents Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
Seek Exemption for F. ". Daniels.

Mrs. Francis w. Daniels, R. F. Daniels, T. L. Nations, James Lacy and Lee Osborne. all of Vandervoort, were in Mena Friday to appear be- fore Judge Wright prickett, gov ernment attorney for the local ex- emption board on the matter of making aflidavits for the release of Francis w. Daniels from the Nation al Army. MT Daniels and broth er were in the increment sent to camp Pike on September f9.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
Askinq Governor for Pardon.

Cap Grundy is circulating peti- tion directed to Governor Charles il. Brough, asking a pardon for Jim Grundy, who was convicted at the July. 1916, session of the Little River circuit court on the charge of pan dering, and sentenced to three years in the penitpntiary.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

George Klein last week completed the job of moving his furniture and fixtures from the P. 0. Booming House to his new location in the T0mlinson block on DeQueen street. His new place will be known as the Ozark Rooms.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
B. s. PetelIsh Appointed UP.

B. s. Peteflsh has been notified by Governor Chas. H. Brough that he will be appointed justice of the peace of Acorn township to succeed J. W. Bradley, who has removed from the county. Mir. petefish hopes that the appointment will come in time so that he may attend the ses- sion of Quorum court.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
W. II. Terry of Hatfield. who was

w II. Terry of Hatfield. who was in Mena last week doing duty as petit juror. was notified Wednes- day night that his father was criti- cally i'll at his home in Terrell, Tex. MT. Terry went to his home in Hat field Thursday on the local freight, and expected to start Thursday aft ernoon for Terrell
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
Whenever You Need . General Tonic
 Take 0roye'G.

The old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a well known tonic properties ofQUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

When the breath is bad and the appetite disordered Prickly Ash Bit ters is the remedy needed It puri- fies the stomach, liver and bowels, sweetens the breath. promotes vigor and cheerfulness. Price SIPS per bottle. Jackson Drug & Furniture Co, and Gunnels Drug Store, Spe- cial Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

When you have backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear
 Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 35c bottle will convince you. Get il at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

If you have chiIls or malaria get a 35 cent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
 To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works of the Cold Druggists refund money if it fails to cure E. W. GROVES signature on each box. BOG
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

W. A. Long came from Wickes or Wednesday to help his parents. MT and Mrs. J. H. Long, pack theiI goods preparatory to moving to the farm near Wickes.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

Tickling in the throat, hoarseness. loss of voice, indicate the need of BILLIARDS MOREHOUND SYRUP. IL cases the lungs, quiets the cough and restores health in the bronchial tubes. Prices 25e. soc and Si.00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

Dr. G. w. Stratton and Mrs Strat- ton of Marysville, Cal, who had been visiting in Allen. Mich. and other northern points, arrived in Mena Sunday for visit with Mir and Mrs. NJ. A. stratton. MT and Mrs. w ]
 Stratton and c. B, Stratton and Miss Almeda. Dr. Stratton is a nephew cf c. E. Stratton, and for q
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

Mrs. E. E. Benjamin and daugh- ters. Misses Fern and Paula. here tn attend the funeral of Mrs. Will Reed returned to their home in DeQueen Saturday. Mrs. J. l.. Richards, who came from Foreman for the same purpose. returned Monday morn ing. She was accompanied by Miss Florence Richards, who will spend a month with her.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
PERSONAL NOTES

A daughter was born on Monday to Mr and Mrs. T. J. Lloyd liy- ing ot 206 Seventh street.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

long time has been surgeon in the southern Pacific hospital in Marys- vile.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

II. Young returned Saturday from Searcy, whither he was called a week ago on account of the death of his brother, which occurred on Sun- day, October t5. Mir. Young left here the following Monday morning, but on account of bad railroad con- nections he failed to reach Searcy in time to attend the funeral.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

MT. and Mrs. J. o. Rosson, who had been near padgett, Tex, since early last spring, returned to Polk coun- ty last week, and are again located near Ink. The experience of one season of farming in that part Of Texas convinced Mir, Rosson that Polk county was about right.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-04

than their choice of the colors of their
new ally.
Music dealers say that it was the
''midinettes" who helped most to ex-
haust the available supply Of Ameri-
can national airs in sheet music in
the, first few days after the United
States declared war on Germany.
The sewing girls could be seen during
their noon hour at certain street eros
sings and up tranquil courts, gather
ed around that old familiar institution
Of Paris, the street music vender.
With sheet of words without music
in hand, they were learning a French
translation of the "Star Spangled
Banner" to the air played by the music
vendor on his violin. None Of the
Parliamentary, Sorbonne, Academic or
official functions, was a greater tribute
to the United States of America.
Many of them can hum the "Star
Spangle Banner" columbia" is less
known, and America" utterly neglect
ed because the air is same as that Of
"God save the King" "Yankee Doodle"
on the other hand is something of q
favorite, being familiar to the French
people as the air Of an old French
revolutionary song.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-04
(By Associated Press)

#
Washington, July 4-An air of ella
ton today prevailed in administra-
ton circles over the safe arrival of the
first American overseas expedition
after a voyage on which submarine
attacks were twice repelled with the
loss of at least one of the undersea
raiders. The forces were landed intact
at a French port without the loss Of
a man, ship or animal.
The first encounter on June twenty
second was a complete victory for the
conveying destroyers whose accurate
gun fire speedily routed the attacking
forces. A few days later the Amer
ican gunners effectively threw pro-
tecting screen around the transports
and held the raiders at safe distance.
The presence of oil on the water after
the battle indicated the destruction of
one and probably more submarines.
Both attacks were made far out
in the Atlantic beyond the ordinary
lrange Of the submarine activities. This
lis taken to Indicate that the Germans
were furnished information concern
ing the precise route Of the American
contingent. Every effort is being
made to run down the spies who are
believed to have furnished the infor-
nation to the enemy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-04
ANTHRAX IN GREENWOOD.
DR.. Osborne Lost Cow Afflicted With
The Dread Disease.

DR.. Osborne Lost Cow Afflicted With
The Dread Disease.
A few days ago lost young COW
in the Planters Oil Mill pasture. As
the animal did not show any signs Of
sickness before death, I sent some
of the blood to the A. & M. College
for examination and on the evening
of the second, DR.. E. M. Ranck, State
Veterinarian wired me the following
telegram. anthrax found in specimen,
notify Board of Supervisors, quaran-
tine, vaccinate every thing exposed"
Therefore every one that has been pas
turing your animals in this pasture,
kindly notify DR.. James Lewis, or my
self at once so that we can vaccinate
and prevent further spread of the dis
ease, and hereby give notice to those
that are milking cattle that have been
exposed not to use any of the milk
from these cows until such cattle have
been vaccinated and the quarantine
has been released. As this type Of
Anthrax is very fatal and transmiss-
able to human through the milk sup
ply, and by the fly.
s. Z. OSBORNE, d. v. M.
Inspector.
Miss. State Live Stock Sanitary Board.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-04
GIRLS. WEAR AMERICAN FLAGS
Many Parts Sewing Girls Wear Uncle
Sans Flag nuring Strike.

Paris, July 4-(By Associated Press)
American flags were worn by a
great many Of the Partisan sewing
girls during. their recent strike. Ask.
eG why they chose the Stars Spangled
Banner as standard of their revolt
cne of them replied: "Why because
we demand the 'semaine anglais e'
(the English week with Saturday hall
holiday.)
"Then wouldn't the British flag
be more appropriated" it was asked
Perhaps, but the 'drapeau etoile'
(the stars and stripes) are much more
becoming"
That was a real Rue de Ia Paix rea-
son, but there was another, entirely
unconnected with coquetry; it was the
new meaning Of the United States Of
America have acquired in France.
To the French common people in
general, who travel little and are not
very strong on geography, America
has long been country in the vague
distance, celebrated for its bil1ionairs
and from whence long absence rela-
tions returned with fabulous wealth
to save the financial situation Of their
families. The "Uncle from America
became Legendary through popular
fiction and sentimental drama, George
Washington, Lincoln and Wilson are
now taking the place in the French
mind. .x
France learned much about the
United States during the first two
ye2rs Of the war through American
motor ambulances and hospitals
American comforts and relief Of ali
kinds sent to soldiers and civilian s,7f-
ferers, and through American tobacco
Of which nearly every soldier had a
share. She was all ready to pour out
her heart to America, which she has
done freely since the United Stat g
became her ally.
No one in France has the advantap z
of the Partisan sewing girl or mil.
|inetfe," as they call her, in either sen
timent or patriotism; no strike in the
French capital ever had 80 much SEN
timent mixed with It; consequently
there Was nothing more natural