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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-23
WESTERN STAR

Emmett Gettings is slowly improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dick and Miss
Anna visited in Norton Center Sum
day at B. Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Carmen Of Bar
berton and Mrs. Jack Grifiths Of
Warsaw, N. Y, were Sunday guests
at e. Shocks.
Mrs. r. Long is quite sick with
stomach trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Whitman of Ak
ron and Mr.. and Mrs. d. Hutchen of
Barberton were Sunday guests at Mrs.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-23

at Colon Browns in Barbert0nE
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Wales and chill
dren were visitors at George Miller's
ii Wadsworth Sunday.
Miss i. Spiccr IS laid .np viii
sore throat.
Al demented man from Akron wan
dAred into this community Thursday
evening as far ais Clayton Spicer's and
after Mrs Spicer gave him supper he
took off his coat and shoes, went out
ii the road and began to pray. They
called an Akron officer who came and
took him back to Akron.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-23

McDerlnott's.
Douglass johnson celebrated his 7th
Nirthday anniversary Sunday BY enter-
tanning at dinner Stuart Spicer.
MIR. ana Mrs. Nell Craig and Ef.
and Mrs. Cromin Of Akron. and For
est Swain and family Of Sherman
were visitors at J. Harter's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Collier and son
spent Sunday in Akron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Reimer were Sum
day guests Of their daughter, Mrs. Il.
Leffler, in Akron.
Mrs. Derr and family spent Sunday
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state os Ohio. city Of Toledo. / !.

Lucas County, ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Il
senior partner Of the firm of +. J. Cheney
q Co., doing business in the City Of To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
BY the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J, CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
"A. d. 1885.
{SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Z Halls Catarrl Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mti-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free
IT. j. CHENEY 4 Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-02-23

A baby girl came1to stay at Mr.. and
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
,unty Kentucky, Thursday Morning, Mar. Is 1917

a man of event piety, is lead
ership will N re such services
that the pecpie of our town will
enjoy and be ben fitted by.
Mr.. E. 0. Hartin Of Louisville
viii have charge cf :'e music,
Marion people will remember
Mr., HarDn as he Preside t of
the Epwofth Leaeue Conference
whic heid its session in our
toWn abo1ttWO years ago. With
Mir. Harbih's leadership and the
musical talent, for which the
Methodist Church hes al avs
b .en no.ed. We mgy expect a
rare treatin gospai songs.
TIE whole town rrgarCl of
denominations 5 most cord ally
inviie1 .Jat'eud the.e services.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Special Program Arranged

A special program has been
arranged for the V. Y. NJ. Class
No. 3 of the Methodist Sunday
School for March IS, Rev. +. O.
Hardin, who was last year Presi.
dent of Glass No. % Broadway
Methodist church, Louisville,
will deliver an address. Misses
Lucille Moore and Lena Holts-
claw will give readings and Miss
Justine MarQuard of Sturgis
violinist, will be present. The
Male Quartet of Glass 3 will also
have a part in the program. A
cordial invitation is extended to
all who are interested in Sunday
School work to come c. w
HAYNES is now teacher and Prof,
Hollis c. Franklin is the new
President of the class.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
$4,000 FOR s30.7S

While Living il What the
Membership Of DR.. Richard Ogil-
Vie of Princeton, XIV. and George
Oman Of Sturgis, Ky. means to
each OF them, for by the death
of John W. Marti1 of Wheat
croft, Ky. who held two certif-
Gates in Section Il, Departments
NN" and "XM", the Sterling
Mutual Benefit Assoc alton, vii.
kes.Barre, Pa, paid his widow
100000 as a death claim, and
under the Plan OF the Sterling Nh
tuaI Benefit Association, a like
amount is raid to two living
members in thesam Sec'ion and
Departments to which Brother
Martin was assigned on becom-
ing a member, DR.. Richard
Ogilyie who held Certificate No.
lS2S, Section IL. Department
"XN" and Brother George
Oman who held Certificate No.
1854, Section Al, Department
"XN" have each been paid
S5O0,00 in cash while living, and
their membership has been but
four (4) months
This statement of facts proves
that our Plan does Pay While
You Live" and Pays When You
Die, so if Your insurance poll
cieS do not have a clause in them
that makes a story like this pos
sible, you should address the
Sterling Mutual Benefit Associa.
tion, Wilkes. Barre. Penn'a. who
will be pleased to send you full
information on their Copyright.
ed Plan that PAYS WHILE
YOU LIVE" AND PAYS
WHEN YOU DE-. E. Jeffrey
Travis, Sec'y of Marion Camp.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Special Occasions At
The Methodist Church.

Great interest is btirg ,ak,n
by the Methodists of our town IN
the special day in their Sunday
School on next Sunday.
Each class of the schcoI is at
work endeavoring to secure at
least 80 per cent of its enroll.
mart to be present at Sunday
School. The successful classes
will be placed on roll of honor
and the classes having 100 per
cent present will be given
especial honors. The V. Y. NJ.
Bible Class on last Sunday after
noon sent out visitors to the
homes of each member who had
been absent from the school.
Judge c. s. Mum, the super.
intentent, is rejoicing in the
prosp, cts of a great day IN his
school. THIS occasion will mark
the beginning of a series OF
Revival Services at the Methodist
Church, conducted by Rev. W.
Z. Baird Of Henderson. MIR,
Baird is a very fine speaker ant
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS.

We are glad to know that the
new High School building has
been located and we are plan
ming for a great ear for l9l7.ls.
Miss Whseler spent Saturday
and Sunday of last week with
her sister near Mexico.
Prof. Christian and Mr.. Gum
bert were in Sturgs Saturday to
attend a meeting of the Supts.,
of the Central lnterscholas,ic
Association of Kentucky. The
contests and Track meet will be
h,li at Stgrgis this year on Fri
day, MAY 4'h.
See the Nero Preacher, Miss
Lucille Nice y aud her "cullud"
s,loist Miss Katie May) and the
orEanist (Mis Virginia Guess
in the "hIsAing Fee" at the
School Auditorium Friday eve.
ming.
The new Basket Ball outfit has
come and some lively games have
been scheduled for the week,
All mothers Of the town are
invited to the Mothers Pro.
gram" TO be given by the Girls
Literary Society. Friday after.
noon, March 23rd.
Lyeeum-The FIorentine Mu-
sicians, School Auditorium, Wed.
nesday evening March 2lst.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Vol. xxx

baseball games. The constitu-
tlon of the Central Interscholas-
tic Assoc alton was amended.
1t was the most enthusiastic
meeting in the history of the
Association. The coaches of the
athletic teams were al o present
to help arrange the various ath-
letic events. Every body il going
to Sturgis May 4th! Don't get
left.
The girls of NJ. H. 6. are going
to give the funniest entertain
ment Of the season, Friday even
ing March Is. In the school Audi
torium. Come ard see, the
negro husking tee.
Many GupiIs Of the eight grade
are i'll with the measles.
Come over to school some
morniDg and hear the orchestra.
In the High school entertain
ment there are negroes from
every walk of life, Indians from
the western prairie, the Colonial
girl, the up to date detectives.
and well known musicians. The
menu is arranged to suit the
epicure, the gluiton and all in
termedia'e stages.
School hours have been length.
enei from $3.50 to 4 O'Clock for
those pupils who make an az
eraEe below IS per cent.
For an old time frolic and lots
of fun, come to the entertain
ment Friday evening March Ii.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
COMMISSIONERS
ARE APPOINTED
Six Of tie Ccuniy's Representative
Men Will Har die The
Bond Issue

Crittenden County Fiscal
Court, Special Term, 10Th, day
Of March, 1917.
Present and Presiding lro G.
Asher, Judge, with magis rates,
viz: F. N. Davidson, H. S
Wheeler, 7 A. Yandell, L N.
Sisco, W. T. Terry, C. B. Woody
ard c. {. Walker.
On motion of Esq. Davidson.
second By ESQ. Wheeler, the
following named re soma, who
being free-holders and all citi.
zen8 Of Critterden County, Ky,
were duly appointed commission.
ers of the contemplated Road
Bond Issue t. be ~ottd on, on
the 9th, day of -iarch, 1917.
said commissioners will be re.
Qqi'ed to qualify in accordance
with the law made and provided,
viz; Geo. T. Belt. Ton Enoch,
Geo NJ. Cider, o. s. Denny, J.
A. Graves. w. K. Cruce C. II
Mcconnell and ". U Hughee,
said commissioners being equally
divided as to the dominant poll
tical parties Of this County.
Roll was called upon the above
motion, resulting with al, megi-
s.rates voting, Yea, except, Esq.
c. c. Walker. Motion carried.
A Copy Attest:
l.. E. Guess, Clerk.
Crittenden County Court.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15

father was most proud. The
daughters are Mesdames. +. s.
Sanders, Of Smithfeld, n. c.;
A. f. Crider, of Shreveport,
La; ID. E. Woods, OF st. Louis,
Mo and Miss Mabel Keyil, of
Sikeston, Mo. The three sons
being Messrs d. b. and J. s.
kevil, Of Sikeston, Mo, aud X.
X. kevil, Of Maiden, Mo. -Four
brothers survive, b-irg Uric
and N. K. Keyil, of Prince. or,
Ky; James Keyil, Of Bentor,
Ark. ana A. &. Keyil, of Rock.
port Ky.
MIR. keviI had visited here on
~ once since his removal to Sike-
slon last June. Il was last fall
and he was welcomed home.
The remains arrived here Mon.
day morning. at s O'Clock and
were taken b. his request, to the
home Of Mrs. n. NJ. Clark, an
old family friend, and remained
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Explosion Of Dynamite

At the home of Mrs. S. T..
Marvel an explosion OF dynamite
came near burning the residence
and did damage one room very
badly. The dynamite was pat
by the fire to dry preparatory to
removing some stumts and was
accidentally discharged in some
way by the children. Fortunate.
ly no one was hurt seriously hut
the glass We're blown out of the
windows. paper burned Off the
wall end most Of the furniture
d emolished.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Declsmsiory Contest.

The Sixth Grade De2lamatory
Csntest will te held in the
Seb5ol Auditorium, Friday eve.
ming. March 10Th, at 2:30o'clock.
Ali interested flie,ds are very
cogaiaIly invited.
The program is rs follows:
The Engineers Story"
Daisy APee,
Little B,eeches. "
Billy Newc0m.
Angels Wickedness." "
Mabel Sutherland.
4 Christmas Present and
Wnat Came of 1t. ~ Layine
Guess.
Handbook OF Hymen.
Charles Reed.
The Cabin Boy. ~ Verda Es.
kew.
MARY Lou WlLBoRN,
Teacher.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Lowery Galloway.

That sly Old bachelor, LEONARD
Lowery Of Salem. + olei al Of
bis friends and so. married IN
Wednesday, Feb 2Sh. The
fortunate brde Mas Miss Mary
Louie Galloway. me cf Union
co.n'y's mes r,autliul young
women. Tie groom has lived
nea US al af hi, life and be-.
l.ngs t. one o. Livingston coan.
y'- best families and erti ely
" rthy Of tie wife h. las won.
The eiitor extends ceagiattla.
u0ls. The Sturgis Nows-n.m.
oc,at had this to say last week.
"On Wednesday afternoon.
Fen. 2S h, at the residence OF
Dr. and Mis-. d. {. Donar, oc.
CURED the marriage OF Mss
Mary L CaIo&ay of Starfis.
aHd Mr. James Leonard LowerN
OF Marion, hy
ony immediate relatives were
present Mrs Lowery is a
daughter OF Mr.. I. W. Galloway,
OF Sturgls, and a sister OF Mrs.
Donan'
Immediately following the Ger
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Stop And Think.

Did YOU ever stop 10 think that
it was one thing to talk about peo-
pie and another thing to have peo-
pie tall about YOU? If those of
Us who use our tongues a little
too freely about ogr neighbors
would stop and reflect about the
matter and know the great evil
that comes from too much talk
and tattlinE, We are sure we
would call a halt and gossip no
more forever.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
School News.

The superintendents IRON
Sturgis, Corydon, Morganfeld,
Providence, Clay and Marion,
met at Sturgis Saturday and ar.
ranged the schedule for the con-
tests of this season. The track
meet, the declamatary and
oratorical contest are set for the
date of March 4th, The dates
were set for some lnterscholastic
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Piles Sufferers Attention
Piles Cured ln 3 10 s Da, s.

If "Sura Cura" Ointment fails
to cure any case of Piles, no
matter how serious or how long
stanCing in 3 to s days, we will
cheerfuIly refund your money.
Sold by James Henry Jr., Marion
KY, or by Haynes G. Taylor
Marion, KY. 25 and 80 els. per
can.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Mrs. James Box Party.

Mr.. Ollie James gave a box
prty in honor Of her niece, Miss
Elizabeth Rochester, Tre ladies
were guests at the patriotic re-
union a D. a r. Hall, where
President Wilson spoke. Daisy
Times, fitzourg Letter Ayers
from Wa h.rg'or.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Have You a Sore.

Remember, it"Slra Cura"
Ointment fails to cure any sore
of any description, except a can
Ger, on any man, woman, child,
or animal We will cheerfully re-
fund your money.
Sold by James Henry Jr., Marion
Nv, or by HAYNES Il Taylor
Marion, Ky, p and so cts. per
can.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
Forecast For Week
Beginning Sunday Mar. II

For Ohio Valley and Tennessee: Lo-
cal rains are probable Sunday. There
after gsneTally fair until Thursday or
Friday when rains are again probable.
Colder Sunday night and Monday.
Warmer Tuesday and Wednesday aud
moderate thereafter.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
HOGS $500

St. Louis, March IA. Heavy
hogs We're quoted at fifteen dol
lars a hundred here today, the
highest price this country has
seen since the Civil War.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
J. BELL KEV|L
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
HOnored And Beloved Man Sue
eumbsin Sikeston, After Hav-
ing Three Attacks

A telegram was received here
Saturday evening, March 10th,
from d. j. Keyil by ", d. Can
nan, convey ing the information
Of the death Of Iii; father. J. T..
kevil, at Sikcston, Mo-, at four
o'cl1ck thata erno,n. Although
not uneXpa cted 10 those familiar
with his weakened condition, il
Cas, a gloom over the cutire
town ani county when II became
known. Nr. keyii lived here
IN Marion for over a quarter Of
a century and was ever a para.
gon Of uprlghtuess, sobr.ety and
tru'h. He lad lived several
years, prior ~ his removal here.
at DJcusbure where b. aas en-
gagged 10 milling H. removed
from D,cushu.g o. Marc, Nith
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Was one Of the founders and or.
lgnal owners OF the Marion Mrl.
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Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15

Society
Miss Mirror and the oirl. of tLe
High School have a are treat in
.ale lo~ the mothers of the
t,wo int.e way rf a no hers
P,o,rsm which will be given n
IN Gifls I.i,eray $ c;e,y r or,
1.-THE High S,tol Fri lsv a rer-
noon, March 18th. at,wo O'Clock
An grpe.t invitation is given to
the mothers of the town. AID all
others Interested in the school.
TO attead this meet Ting and see
something Of the work Your girls
a,a dong
Trcfl.Wing yvogram will be
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15

The Girls Literary Society uu-
der the direction Of Miss Minor,
will also give an entertaining
program Friday evening, March
10th.
Watch for the hard bills.
Crittenden record-press., 1917-03-15
ANOTHER WORD
ABOUT NJ. Il. S.
Girls Literary Society Doing Spler-
did Work, Special Program
Friday. March 23rd

All mothers Of the town are
especially invited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

national welfare and al the same time,
BY securing for themselves the adVan-
taGcs offered by the Federal reserve
system. they will best serve their own
interests and the interests OF their GUS
toners. believe that cooperation on
the part OF tho banks is Il patriotic
duty at ,his time, and that membership
in tho Federal reserve system is II dis
tinct and significant evidence of pa
triotisIn.
There are probably 5000 or 5000
state banks aud trust companies cliSi-
bic for membership, which have not yet
united with the system. These fnstitu-
tons have it in their power to add
enormously to tho resources % tn"
Federal reserve banks. thereby broad
eninE and strengthening the foundation
upon which our whole financial $truc-
turc must rest. Permit me to urge
that every bank officer and bank dircc-
tor owes q solemn obligation TO the
country. which l am sure they wish to
discharge. |. therefore. wish again to
Impress upon them my SclGnu convic-
tion that they can best measure up 10
their duties and rcSponSi bilitics through
membership in the Federal reserve
systenf''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
Emergency Fund
Uses Explained
President Gicen Until June 80
to Spend $4,000 ,0C0 Bal
dncc Left.
di1cc Lett.
lRy Associated Press. l

WASIlINtiTON, Dcccbmcr 15.-Both
houses OF Congress late yesterday pass
ed an urgent deficiency bill. extending
uutii June 80 next the time in which
the President may spend tho 500. 600, 600
balance LEFT from the 100000. 900
emergency war fund placed in his
hands last April
\ general statement of what the pub
lie information committee is doing with
the 81 .655.o"o allotted il by the Pres
idcut was sent to the House in
the form cr an informal memorandum
showing that 4l.2S5.5O0 had been set
aside and partially expended for in
formati work in allied. neutral and
bclliscrcnt countries.
The exact nature OF this work was
not discussed. but il is understood to
consist larG ely Of the dissemination OF
facts about the United States and its
war purposes 10 Countcract tho effect
of Germany's elaborate propaganda.
The memorandum gave this explanation
of tho expenditure OF s3o0,oS7 Of $3.50
600 allotted for general work OF the
committee:
General committee expenses includ-
ing all salaries to September 30. have
been S65.3G6: civic and educational co
operation. includ;nG the printing of
books and pamphlets. SSl,4lS; four
minute men, of whom there arc l.? 900
making patriotic speeches in various
cities. sl4.lt9. and other minor items
Tor news. syndicate. speaking. lin and
other divisions.
The number OF employees regularly
engaged is ISL. with pay roll aver
age per week OF $3.50
The committee printed $4,000. 600
books and pamphlets. distributing o.
100000 OF them. most OF them being
for congressional lists and almost .
100000 through ministers. There are
10000 subscribers to the Official bull
!etin, fer which individual Suhscrip-
tions total $4,000 a month"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
GOLD WATCH PRESENTED
Dove Lodge of Masons Honors city
Clerk ben 7. August, Long
Its Secretary.

After many years OF service, Ben T.
August rendered his resignation Fri
day night as secretary OF Dove Lodge.
A. +. & A. NJ. With the request that il
be accepted. Members OF tho lodge
urged him 10 reconsider his action, bu,
Mr.. August. who is said to have occu-
pied tho sccrctaryshp of tho lodge
longer than any other Masonic score
tary in Virginia. declined.
Mr.. August did not attend the meet
ing at which his resignation was sub
mittcd. Shortly after the meeting
opened, however. a delegation from the
lcr j. s. Hopkins and W. L. Prince.
past masters. accompanied by w. r.
Bricl, called at his home, 1902 Park
Avenue. and urged him to continue as
secretary. This delegation also pre-
sented him with handsome gold watch
az n token OF the love or his fellow
lodge members.
The presentation address was made
by Mr.. Prince Mr.. August making an
appropriate reply. Dove Lodge will
elect successor to Mr.. August a,
the next stated communication this
month.
The si1ty-seventh anniversary OF the
lodge was celebrated Friday night. with
more than 800 in attendance a splen-
ala musical program had been ar
ranged, with addresses by Dr. Douglas
> freeman and Postmaster Hay T
thornton Taking The Deep Task
Before Us" for his subject. DR.. Free.
man made an eloquent and forcefuI
address.
postmaster Thornton spoke on War
stamps and Savings Certificates" dc.
scribinE the purpose for which the
war stamps and savings certificates
We're issued and urging the rro,,.s.
possible cooperation with the covcr,.
ment by tho people. lie cxuIainei
now the stamps and certificates coulc
ne bought and the different denorina.
tions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
DR.. WEIGLE TO SPEAK
Will MIKE Address at ItniIrond y. VI.
&. \. rhis iftcrnoon-New
Sccrctar! Takes Charge.

Or. Charles T.. weiglc, the widely
known nngclist from kentucky. will
be the speaker at tho Sunday afternoon
service for men and women at the
Railway Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium. DIR.
Wciglc has conducted many cvanSclis-
tic meetings for tho Railroad Y. NJ.
G. As and is we'll remembered here
for the successful meetings held under
the auspices Uf the local association in
tho fall of 1915 The service this after
noon will begin at 800 o'clock.
The new Railway Y. NJ. c. a. star
has been installed and has gotten
down to business. l.. n. Foster. the
new general secretary. comes from an
association OF much strength and use
fulneSs. and which WAS built up by
his leadership. lie is man OF at
trartive personality, and will receive
tho hearty cooperation OF the rank
and file OF tho membership. His first
assistant. w. NJ. Jay. comes from Fort
Defiance. Ohio. where for six years
hc was head OF the department of his
tory and economies in Defiance Col
lcEc and manifested a lively interest
the mo mhership and financial secretary,
is popular cmpioye" Of the T'hcsa
pcakc AMI Ohio Railway. Miss Gladys
l.. billiard is retained in the position
Of Office secretary. which post she has
TILED with signal ability for over two
years. and Miss Bonnie Thomas. daugh-
to- OF tho former secretary, retains
her place as clerical assistant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
EXPLAINS POSTAL DELAYS
Mails Late Because OF Interruption TO
TRANSFORMATION. Says
POstmaHtcr.

postmaster Hay r. Thornton said
Yesterday that he had recently re-
ceiVcd questions from many sources in
this city and from other points as 20
me difficulty at tho post office in
handling mail. They ask what is tho
exact cause 81 the delay in the do
livery and dispatch Of mail
In answer 10 these Inquiries Mr.
Thornton has informed them that tho
difficulty is not due 10 the incn;cicnry
OF the local postal force. nor is il due
to the local poSt-"fiicc. lie Says that
II is due I" foreign causes over which
he has no control He was cmphatic
III pointing out that mail is promptly
delivered or dispatched just as soon az
L reaches The post office.
IL" showed that tho trouble was duo
10 transportation. lie cXpls ncd that