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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
Patronize The Store That Is Doing Most For Our Country

0UR store can truthfully be classed among
 O those that really doing Their Bit for
 our country during this great war; We not just talking but Are Doing
 We have bought Liberty Bonds, donated to the Red Cross and other worthy causes to do all possible good for who are in the service of Uncle Sam this time. w have reserved neat sum of money to < at pay Our Part of the different war taxes which Government must have during this war
 Some members of our firm are now in military service and are cheerfully giving their time and best efforts to this great They like many others have had to lay down their business responsibilities and swer the call of their country
 Our store is the largest exclusive wholesale and retail Dry Goods, Shoes Mems Furnishings and Ladies Ready-to-Wear in this section and is we'll known to every man, and child who do their shopping in Mena They realize the fact that their wants in the lines mentioned above will be we'll cared for in this big store
 We are daily receiving and unp packing big ship ments of Spring merchandise; bought many months ago and much lower market than prices quoted today merchandise. You will be welcome to come and these stocks and saespeope will take pleasure in showing and assisting you in every way possible. ia a,a tsasl vanpaa
 We buy in large quantities and in many cases di- rect from the mills and factories. We pay cash for every article getting every price concession and dis count possible We base our retail prices on the cost of our stocks plus reasonable profit to carry on our business and to give you the best service possible We lave (marked) price to every customer which in opnion is the only way to the best interests of the people.
 Why Not Concentrate Your Business in
 a Store of This Kind?
 It will add greatly to your venience ard in financial way will mean much to you and to us. 'chridge Dry Goods Compa
 "The People Who Sell They Advertise"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Work was begun Wednesday on the new postofiice after having been suhpendede since Friday, January fl, on account of the cold weather.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

For Sale Blacksmith shop and tools
 and four room residence. with one acre of ground. See CT write R. F
 Cooper, Smithvills, Okh A1v. 5-at
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
IS GERMAN PROPAGANDA.
However. Coal Mines at Wichita Falls Operate Under Protection.

Wichita Falls, Jan. 2i.-The re- ports that the enemy had prepared te dynamite the coal miles here, which caused the suspension of the hituminous mines in Young county, is believed bv the officials to be a plan of the enemy pfopogandists to play on the fears of the workmea. their efforts to foment labor troubles having failed.
 The mines are now being oper- ated under armed guards
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
PERSONAL NOTES

Orrin Cecil of Vandervoort was a business visitor in Mena Wednesday
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

A i0-pound daughter, was born Saturday to Mir. and Mrs. Will Sun derman, pr. l.. B. Gunnels was in attendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mrs. R. Golf, who accompanied Mrs. D. C. Golf and Mrs. Stanley Turner and children to Cove, Mon day, returned to Mena Wednesday afternon. .c
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mfr. and Mrs. D. K. Rodgers spent Sunday with Mfr. and Mrs. Walter Slay at Thomasville, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

w. A. Hathaway of the Rich Mountain school spent Saturday in Mena in consultation with Supt. W. Homer Pigg.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

without giving them notice.
 G. A. kennett was added to fthe sales force in the W. w. Townsend store Monday morning
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mir. and Mrs. R. D. Whitaker, who have been living on Janssen avenue, left last Monday for Tahlequah, Ok, where MT Whitaker has em- ployment in a garage. For a time last summer he drove one of the big lumber trucks in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Judge J. I. Alley returned Satur- day from Little Rock where he had been to make settlement of the in- heritance tax on the T. M. Dover estate. -
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mrs. Clarence A. Metzger and two children arrived Monday from Syra- cuse, Neb, to join Mir. Metzger, who had been in Mena for week. Mes Metz1er is a daughter of Mrs. N. J CrOss0n.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mrs. P. D. Garrett and two chill dren, who had been in Mena for the past six weeks. at the home of Mir and Mrs. J. R. Brown, parents oi Mrs. Garrett, left Saturday to ioir Mr. Garrett in Heavener.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

s. o. and John Shepherd, who re- gently came from Maple, Ok, after an absence of almost ten years. were here on business Wednesday The latter is planning to open a black smith shop in Rocky, having leased the c. R. Connally building for that purpose Both of the young men arc registrants in Sequoyah county, Oklahoma, and the latter, at least expects to be called in the next draft.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. R Lyons and fam ily have been greatly worried fer q week or more because of the fail ure tn hear from their son. Noel. who has been away from home since the latter part of November. their anxiety was relieved. however. when they received a telegram from him Tuesday night and a letter today He is employed as an oil rtaager in the oil fields near Tulsa. The par- ents had about made up their minds
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Mrs. Fleming Holiday and baby, of Ida. Ok. passed thru Mena on Saturday on the way to Egger where they will visit with Mr and Mrs Wayne Fleming, parents of Mrs Holiday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

H. H. Mantooth began work Mon ay morning for Watkins Hardware company, taking the place of J. R. who plans to go back to he farm within week.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Lindsey Clement, who recently bought out the automobile service garage and shop at Cove, was in Mena Thursday visiting his parents and other relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

Fred Anderson, son of MT. and Mrs Henry Anderson of Oak Ridge neighbophood, came in Sunday from Fort Towson, Ok, for visit of a few days with his parents.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31

J. NJ. Reilly of Fort Smith is in Mena to assist the clerical force in the First National Bank during the illness of Sidney w. Duke, the assistant cashier.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
HOLLAND WANTS TO INTERN
KAISER AND CROWN PRINCE
FOR LIFE ON SMALL ISLAND
But if Allies Insist on Trial
By International Court
That Will End the Argu-
ment, Amsterdam Reports.

London, Dec. IF the Allies in
slst upon the delivery of the former
German emperor and crown prince
to an international court of justice.
Holland will yield, but will first urge
that the Allies content themselves
with an undertaking by Holland to
intern them for life in one of the
Dutch colonies according to an Am
sterdam dispatch to the Express.
Holland, it is understood, will sug-
gest that Herr HohenzoIIern and his
son be placed on an island in either
the East or West Indies, where he
will be guarded by a Dutch feet.
Holland Wants Compensation.
1t is also anticipated that Holland
will be asked for compensation for
permitting a violation of her neu-
trality by allowing German troops to
pass through the province of Limburg
on their retreat from Belgium, and
receiving German ships from Antwerp.
This compensation" says the COR
respondent, possibly may be the
cession of certain territory along tho
Belgian frontier owned by Holland
since 1889, perhaps the southern part
of Dutch Limburg, the population of
which region is claimed to be prin-
cipally Belgian"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
RED CROSS RUSHES
CLOTHES TO RASTATT
Food and Other Supplies Sent to
American Prisoners of War
in Germany.

Paris, Dec. 4.--Three sanitary
trains have been rushed by the Amer
lean Red Cross from Switzerland to
Rastatt, where $500 American pris-
oners have been confined. The trains
were loaded with food and clothing
and more trains have been arranged
for. The American Red Cross COM
mission in switzerland has arranged
for the United States government to
pay all costs due Switzerland fof
transportation and also that France
will furnish oil and coal, as Swiss rail-
roads are suffering from a lack of fuel.
Two Swiss physicians left Berne last
week with funds for American pris-
oners. Great difficulties are being en-
countered in Germany in RAISING
funds, as German banks are not per-
mltted to pay out more than two hun
dred marks at one time or more than
SIX hundred marks weekly. The Swiss
commission was appointed before
Germany allowed Americans to enter.
Three hundred American officers ar
rived at Berne yesterday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
CHINA is DETERMINED
TO WIPE OUT OPIUM CURSE

Peking, Dec. (By the Associated
Press. Paul S. Reinsch, American
minister, has communicated with
President Hsu 5hih-Chang, on IN
structions from the government at
Washington, the pleasure felt there
over the presidents decision to have
all opium now held by the Chinese
government destroyed. The United
States government points out that this
action is regarded as proof of the
determination Of President Hsu Shih-
Chang to wipe out the traffic in this
country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
MOONEY STRIKE CANCELLED
@@Pacfic Coast Labor Unions VIII De-
wise Other Means to Continue Fight
y7or New Trial.

San Francisco, Dec. This city
will witness no strike demonstration
NEXT Monday on behalf of Thomas J.
Mooney. The labor council last night
tabled a resolution, under which af-
Al;ated unions would have been called
upon TO render decision on the strike
demonstration.
Labor organizations in other lead
ing Pacific coast cities also have can
celled plans for a Mooney strike.
A movement is under way, how
ever, directed by the International
workers Defense league, to call q
meeting of labor delegates in Chicago
on January IA to devise ways and
means to continue the fight to obtain
a. new trial for Mooney.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
CORP. GAUDETTE WOUNDED
eighteen Year Old North Street
Soldier Falls i'm Action in France on
October 26.

Corp. George Gaudette of Company
Z, 102nd U. S. Infantry has been
severely wounded in action. tele
gram bearing this information has
been received by his mother. He was
wounded on October 26.
"a Corp. Gahdette is Is years of age,
and enlisted in the local company in
May, 1917, at the time the ranks OF
the company were being filled by en-
listments prior TO being sent to New
Haven. He went overseas in October,
1917, and went through the many
wounded. He was wounded about
one year and one week from the date
he landed overseas. Before enlist
ing, he lived with his mother on North
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
TROLLEYMEN ON STRIKE
Traffic ON Worcester and Springfield
Lines SuSpended-Want Woman
Clerk Reinstated by superintendent.

Worcester, Dec. 7.-Traff1c on the
Worcester and Springfield trolley line
between here and Brimfield and on
the Webster and Southbridge lines was
suspended today as the result of a
strike by the carmen for the rein
statement of a woman clerk dis
charged by the superintendent of the
division. The strike was made by 100
employees of the division without the
sanction of the union and Presi-
dent Thomas r. Broderick of the
union went to Charleston city early
today in an effort to avert the strike
He is in conference with the
strikers this afternoon and after a
talk over the telephone with General
Manager Henry c. Page in Worcester
he has secured the consent of the men
to resume operations later in the day
on condition that Mr.. Page will hear
the case of the discharged clerk and
order her returned to duty if she is
innocent of the charge made against
her by the superintendent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
APPEAL FOR PROTECTION
Allies Asked to Protect the People of
Livonia, Esthonia and Conrland
from Murderous BOlshcvik Forces.

London, Dec. (British Wireless.)
The councils of Livonla, Esthonia
and Courland have sent an appeal to
allied and neutral Cover ernments urging
intervention in the Baltic provinces
against the invasion of Russian Boil
sheVik forces, according to a telegram
from Copenhagen. The Bolsheviki,
who have invaded part of the prov
inces, are killing and burning as they
advance. The various ports of the
provinces are filed With fugitives in
anticipation of the arrival of allied
and neutral Warships to protect them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
BERLIN INSISTS DANGER
OF FAMINE Is GREATl

Copenhagen, Dec. An official
note concerning the food reserves is
sued in Berlin says that under the
most favorable circumstances there
will only be enough breadstuffs after
February 7 for a daily ration of so
grammes, which is One-third the
present ration. The note says the
death rate continues to increase in
Berlin. 1t says that in October, 1915,
1897 women died in Berlin while il
October, 1918, the number of women
who died was more than 5000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07

ing the entire British people, from
the valiant soldiers Of England
Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Canada
Australia. and the Colonies and the
British navy to the people who have
saved the country at l1ome--the wo-
men of England, Today is a day of
great Importance, and much more so
than most people realize. 1t is greatly
inasmuch as this entire country is to-
day honoring a nation which hereto
fore vas not understood and was
generally disliked by the people Of
this country.
New Understanding of England.
When young Americans of today
thought of England, there flashed to
their minds, not the wonderful COM
merciaI England which really exist
ed, but England in the Revolution,
the war of 1912 and even the Civil
war. Today the city of New Britain
is trying to impress upon the minds
Of the people of this city that those
days are gone and the attitudes Of
these two great nations are changed.
The purpose of today's parade is to
show the people that Americans are
one common ally of England and
must foster the most tender and
friendly feelings toward her.
Parade Planned in Detail.
The parade Of this afternoon has
been planned for weeks and weeks
by the various men appointed to
handle it and according to their plans
the city will turn out enmass. The
campaign waged by the publicity
manager has paced before the people
the details Of the occasion. Yester-
day in the schools assem- blies were
held and the spirit Of tho day and it's
meaning was told to the pupils and
they will be among those in the par
ade who will hear this message to all.
Many Decorated Floats.
Since the manufacturers were no.
titled Of the parade they placed men
at work constructing floats to be used
in the parade. Their movements
have been kept secret and the surprise
of the afternoon is bound to he in the
large and varied number Of floats.
Almost every factory in the city will
be represented in this manner and
In addition many floats will be fur
nishcd by many societies, clubs, fra
ternities, and other organizations.
The floats will be GOrgeously decked
out in holiday attire and it is known
that the majority of them will be
staged along the lines of tabieaux.
All these various tableaux will have
but one common purpOse,-tO convey
to the public the spirit of the day.
The local State and City Guards
and the State. Guards Of neighboring
towns and cities will also be in line.
The military boys of the High school
will also be in line.
Plenty of Music Assured.
The parade will start promptly at
2 o'clock. There will be one feature
in this parade which has ofttimes been
lacking in former parades, and that
is plenty of music. There will be
enough music tomorrow for the serv-
ices of twelve bands and drum corps
have been secured. Among the
we'll known bands are the Cover
nor's Foot Guard Of Hartford, Colts
CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
HEADS LABOR BUREAU
American Resident of Berlin Selected
To Find Employment For Idle
Men-3,O0o Apply Daily.

London, Dec. 7.--Dr. James Crack
an American who has resided for a
long time in Germany, is head of the
department at Berlin which is finding
work for idle men, according to a
Berlin dispatch to the Express. Three
thousand applicants for work register
daily with him, it is said, and 24,0
men now are unemployed there.
Less than a quarter of the Berlin
troops have as yet returned from the
front and it is estimated there will
be 10000 idle when dem mobilization is
completed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
Veteran Employe Of Miller's Store
Found Dead in Bed
DEATH SHOCKS FRIENDS
Had Been Clerk in Main Street Store
for 81 Years-LcavcS Wife and Son
Was 60 Years OF -Agc.

Henry w. Felt died suddenly last
night at his home, SO Lincoln street.
He was 68 years old. He leaves his
wife and a son, Lieutenant Edward
Felt, of the Observation Section, Sig
nal Corps, L. S. Army. Lieutenant
Felt is in France With the expedition
ary forces He is also survived BY
two brothers, David Felt of Troy,
n. Y, and Oliver Felt, of Wrentham,
Mass.
Mr.. Felt was born in Wrentham,
Mass, and came to New Britain
at The age OF 1G years. He worked
for his uncle for several years after
he came here and then entered tho
employ OF Darius Miller, who has con-
Quoted q store on Main street for over
q half-century.
Found Dead in Bed.
= Mr., Felt locked up the store Last
evening, as was his usual custom, and
went home Late last night he was
found dead in Ded, and DR.. Elcock,
the medical examiner, pronounced
death due to heart failure. His
brother, David Felt, Of Troy, N. V
came to New Britain yesterday on a
visit and the brothers saw each other
for the first time in Is years. Mr..
Felt leaves a large circle Of friends
who are deeply shocked to learn of
his sudden death.
Mr.. Felt had boon employed at Mil
ler's dry goods store for the past So
years.
The funeral will be held Monday
and interracnt will be in Ludlow, Vt,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
90 BAGS OF GOLD SENT
TO KAISER IN HOLLAND

Amsterdam, Dec. THE president
OF lhe Hamburg soldiers anl workers
council has declared to the Wescr lei
.tung of Hamburg that he knew posi-
lively that 90 bags of minted gold
have been sent TO Amerongen, HoI-
land for william Hohenzollern, The
former German cnlperor
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
Honesty Of Wolkmen's and Sol
djerS' Councils Being Questioned
EXPENSES ARE FABULOUS
SG0,000,000 Marks Expended During
Past Two Wecl<S-If Rate Continues
War Budget.

Munich, Dec. 7, Via Geneva (By AS
sociated Press. )-AnXiety is being
shown by the German, especially the
Bavarian press, over the financial
stability, and even the honesty, of
many of the hundreds Of workmen's S
and soldiers councils now conduct
ing affairs in this country. Reliable
reports say the disbursements of these
councils for the past two weeks have
totalled 8OO,OOO,OOO marks. If this
rate of expense continues to be the
usual cost of operating the govern
ment, it will exceed the total German
budget, with it's enormous outlay for
military upkeep by several times.
Money Difficulty Acute.
The Bavarian Gazette says the
money difficulties of the councils con-
stantly are growing more acute. The
financial problem was simple in the
beginning because, it is said, the SOL
dlers occupied state buildings which
were heated and lighted by the old
staff and requisitioned state automo-
biles When money needs arose,
however, difficulties began, says the
newspaper, which at first were met by
individual well-wishers, but now have
quences are threatened.
"An undreamed of perspective opens
up for the state treasury" the Gazette
continues, eff the workers and peas
ants councils, with at least 10000
members in 5000 Bavarian communi-
ties, become active and spend twenty
marks daily per person. s'
Accounting is Demanded.
The Neueste Nachrichten demands
an accounting. It says soldiers who
formerly served on their pay now are
drawing salaries, and have in some
cases displaced officers and are paying
themselves half as much again. 1t
questions also, whether paper money
is not being surreptitiously issued.
The newspaper uses the situation
for an attack on Kurt Eisner, the
Bavarian premier. It says the neigh
boring south Germans are growing
suhpicious of Bavaria and are express
sing a desire to separate from her
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
STANLEY WORKS EMPLOYE
is SEVERELY BURNED.

While working on some inhammable
materials this morning, at the Stanley
Works, Octavio p. Goncelbus was
severely burned. GoncelbuS was
standing over the materials when they
started to burn, through some un-
known cause, and his clothing taking
fire he was badly burned on the body.
He was taken at once to the New
Britain General hospital. The accident
occurred at 7:10 o'clock soon after he
had started his days work
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
BRAZIL rs BELLIGERENT
Reports From So. America State That
Army is Being Modified.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 6.-Reports in
circulation in Lima tonight were to
the effect that Brazil had begun to
mobilize her troops. There was no
official confirmation.
Francisco Tudela Varela, Peruvian
foreign minister will leave for Wash
ington next week to assume the post
of Peruvian minister to the United
States. A reorganization of the
Peruvian cabinet will coincide with
Varela's departure.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-07
ANOTHER co. I MAN WOUNDED.

Corporal Simeon ". Budnick was
severely wounded in France on Octo-
ber %, according 10 a telegram re-
ceived in this city. He was a member
of Company ], 1929 U. s. Infantry,
and was in all the big engagements
with that company. He has written
many interesting stories of the hap
penings which he saw before he was
wounded. His father, Vincent Bud
nick, lives at ~ Orange street He
entered the service March 26, 1917.