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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-12
ADMIRAL SIMS, IN
BALD STAT MENT,
BRANDS NAVY Joke.
SAYS FLEET, DURING TIE WAR,
WAS POORLY MANAGED-~1E LIS
SENATE COMMITTEE DEPART
ME,lT WAS NEVER READY.

washington, March T.. Charge
that the Atlantic feeot was not kept
IN readiness loy battle during the war
we're added by Pear Admiral Sims to
his arraignment OF navy department
policy in testimony before the senate
Investigating committee
He told the committee that frequent
pleas for American warshipS we're dlS-
regarded and months we're lost in a4a-
matching IA squadron OF buttlealilpa 10
oin the British grand fleet
When the squadron finally was Or
defed abroad. tie said il WIS composed
ri four ships of different types "Ni-
denee that o}her amps 10 farm
home2e neona unit we're not ready
for sea service,
He read ALSO Il message nom the
navy department showing thlt after
The -four were selected il VA hce"a
aarv 10 dock them before they cohld
proceed a delay Of another two or
three weeks,
Tribute to Navy Personnel,
Tribute to the officers ANA men OF
the battluShipS was paid b} the ~
mirai who said the work OF ittihE
into the British fleet was accomplish
ed in -four days. one Of the finest o&-
hihtiona he has ever seen. Service
with the British, he pointed out, ne
cessitated the abandonment Of all the
American codes and signals and ad"p-
ton OF the British system.
Requests FOR American forces 10
supplement the allied naval patrol,
Admiral Sims asserted were refused
at first by the navy department ON
the ground that the future position
Of the United states must in no way
be jeopardized by any disintegration
Of our main fighting fleet
The admiral declared he was Who'll
" unable to conceive Of any war pol
icy. especially in world war, based
upon the requirements Of possible FIJI
ture wars.
Department ignored Sims.
Admiral sims charged that it was
three months after the United States
entered the war before he received 4
statement Of the navy departments
policy; that for seven months the de-
partmnnt fdiled 10 even answer his I
cables with regard to sending battle /
ships and then denied the request +
but a month later reversed its posi-
tion and ordered the sixth battle
squadron abroad, and that he frs
~ i taf rf "a ii4t Il Is
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-12
Anything Better Than Unhelies.

would rather dwell in the dim fog
Of superstition than in mir raretied to
nothing by the air pump Of unbelies.-
Jean Paul Richter.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02

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the rank injustice of the Democratic
party in it's attitude toward the
Negro. and the statement of John
Sharp Williams, the Senator from
Mississippi, who is reported to have
said on the floor of the Senate in
opposition to the. suffrage amend
.ment: II would rather see the: Hin
denburg line remain unbroken than
to cast my vote for any measure that
will give Negro wenches the right
to vote.'
The Midway Auto Get-together
Club invites auto owners to become
members. The object Of the club is
to entertain strangers who, from
time to time, visit St. Paul. There
is a 25-cent membership monthly fee
which will be used in giving dinners
for the club and it's guests. They
hope to promote the pleasure of auto
owners by touring the highways of
Minnesota. - =. -. : -.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02

Mr. James Henley has gone to
Philadelphia to complete his dental
work at the University of Pennsyl-
vania.
Mrs. C. E. Cheeks and little daugh.
ter arrived Wednesday from Erie, Pa.
where she has been visiting her
parents.
Mr.. G. E. Mcknight of Bluefeld
W. Va, is in the city visiting his
brother, MIR. M. K. Mcknight, 47S w
Central Ave.
Editor Adams, who was injured by
a fall on the Goth, although able tc
be out a day or two is again con.
fined to his home.
Readers will, doubtless, notice
that Messrs. H. w. and G. A. Schuck
have some desirable homes for sale
See their advertisement elsewhere.
: When you wish to write letter
home, you can get paper and en-
veIopes FREE at the "Gentlem
Resort" cor. St. Anthony and Kent.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
In INTEREST-SAVE--

THINK In INTEREsT-sAvE--
Mrs. Lille Williams is quite i'll al
the City Hospital.
Mr.. and Nh 5. Samuel Hatcher have
moved to 262 Rondo street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel w. Wright
have moved to $50 Arundel St.
DR.. J. G.. Anderson has returned
t:om the meeting of the annual con-
ference at Des Moines.
Mrs. Lenora Brown and sister, Mrs
Richard Farrell. are visiting relatives
in Illinois and Missouri.
Mr.. Jerry Lee, 1874 1glehart Ave.
who has been very sick, is showing
some signs of improvement.
FOR RENT-Three nicely furnished
rooms for gentlemen. Apply to Mrs
J. G.. Smith, -140 Rondo street.
FOR RENT Five light, airy un
furnished rooms; newly decorated anc
remodeled; 494 Rice, Phone Garfield
3O91.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
FOR RENT

Editor J. @. Adams brother, C. F
of Chicago, made flying trip to ST.
Paul last Sunday. AS he is interest
ed in music and at his request Mes.
DANES Hattie Oliver, May Mason anc
Gladys James were invited to meet
him at his brothers house, and a
very pleasant musical evening was
spent, he being highly pleased with
the rare musical, talent of the ladies
He returned home Monday evening.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
Memorial for the Late 7. H. LyIes.

The Sterling Club has perfected ar
rangements for a public memorial to
the late Thos. H. Lyles. DR.. Ander-
son of st. James A. M. E. Church has
kindly offered his church for the
testimonial, which will be held the
Sunday, October 8, at 8 o'clock p. m.
Atty. Hammond Turner will act as
master Of ceremonies, Rev. A.. H.
,Lealtad will deliver the innovation,
special music will be sung by an aug
mented choir, directed by Nine. L. A
Grafton. A symposium Of ten-minute
speeches will be. given by: DR.. J. G.
Anderson, for the church; Mrs. A. B.
Harris, for the Order of the Eastern
Star; Hon. G.. D. O'Brien for the citi
zens; Mr.. J. H. Hickman, ST., for the
pioneers; Mr.. F. B. Simpson, for the
Masons, and Atty. j. louis Erwin fol
the Elks. ;. -s=-.5 =. II.
i William 3. Walker, Chairman.
+, o. G. Hall, y a.. - H.
z.. D. T. Reed, - i: .->-s=..-.
J w. e. Alexander i
c. w. Wigington, ~.
" .= Committee.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1920.

All newspapers nowadays have the
type for their reading matter set on
typesetting machines. The cost used
to be from rs cents to $1.00 per hour
for this work. Now the price has
been raised to FOUR DOLLARS per
hour. Just think of that when you
wish something published as We must
pay at that rate for every line set.
Bear in mind that all social articles
published occupying more than -Four
Lines, must be paid for. Telephone
this office, Cedar 5649, and arrange fol-
the same.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02

PIONEER LODGE NO. /, F. AND A
NJ meets first and third Monday in eac.,
month at Union Hall, corner of Aurora
Dillingham;, W. NJ. w., S. Archer
Secy. 493 Carroll Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Hilyard and
baby left Monday for New Orleans
La, to reside. Mr.. Hilyard is direc-
tor of chemistry at Straight Uni,
versity. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles James, 632 w
Central Ave., entertained at dinner
on last Friday for Mr.. Julius N. Aven
dorph of Chicago. Covers were laic
for six. 1919
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
NOTICE..

The St. Paul Branch of the Nation
al Association for the Advancement
of Colored People has moved it's Of
flee to No. 3O3 Court Block. If you
have not already joined the Associa-
ton, come in and leave your name,
address and $1.OO for a years mem
bership with, the Secretary in charge,
and thus become a helper in this
Great Cause.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
GIBBS ADAMS

Mr., Jasper Gibbs of Minneapolis
and Miss Adina Adams of St. Paul
sprung a surprise by getting married
last Wednesday morning at the resi-
dence of DIR. and Mrs. C. E. Bentley,
Michigan avenue, Chicago, III. They
are expected home tomorrow.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1920-10-02
ST. PAUL.
ysEk'S RECORD OF HAPPENINGS.
MiNNESOTA'S CAPITOL.

he SANITY City" and SANITY City
olks-Newsy Items o, social, Re-
.tigious, Political and General Mat.
,ers Among the People.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
Reminder of Old Friends.

Few of those who came early to Mena and remained long are better remembered and have more friends than MT. and Mrs. E. T. Roach, now located in St. Petersburg, Fla, and all this is brought to mind by hand somely illustrated special edition of the Daily Times just received by The Star. The sentiment that pervades the edition seems to be that St. Peters burg, with all its advantages and op- portunities, extends welcoming arms to the world to come and share them, and, as one writer expresses it, "to enjoy true spirit of hospitality, come to St. Petersburg We have grown up with the idea of making it pleasant for the tourists" From social notes found in the issue, it is evident that Mrs. Roach has not lost the genial hospital ity that won so many friends here, ard that she is appreciated in her new home,
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
NEW SUITS, NEW PLAYERS,
 AND NEW GRANDSTAND
And New Playing Field Win Greet the Fans Who Attend the Opening
 Game in Mena Friday.

When the Mena Travellers trot out on the new diamond Friday afternoon the fans in the new grandstand will see team attired in new suits. The suits arrived in Mena Tuesday and will be assigned by Manager Douglas to the players in time for the opening contest.
 ( The suits are of the best quality made by leading St. Louis manufac- turer of sporting goods, and will make Mena's team show up real clas- sy on the field.
 While the line-ap for the Legion team in the opening game is not defi- nitely fixed, it is probable that Dale Cunningham, always favorite with fans, will start on the mound and will be assisted in the hurling by Mitchell, who wants to try out his fast ones on the Travellers.
 It is certainty that the soldier nine will be as strong as the talent in the city can make it.
 Lynch, the fast little shortstop of the Travellers, is suffering from an in- jured leg, and may not be able to get into the big opening game.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
Copeland. Neal Wedding.

The old adage that "all the world loves a lover," was confirmed last Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist church, where the love and courtship of Miss Beulah Neal and Samuel H. Copeland was crowned with their marriage. Loving hands had made beautiful the altar with flowers and ferns. Mrs. Jesse Bishop presided at the organ and during the waiting dis coursedlU Sweet Sounds that made the time all too short, and when those grand chords of Mendelssohn's we'd ding march sounded each and every heart gave responsive thrill. The great moment in the life of the young couple walking up the aisle had ar- rived and the Rev. w. L. Smith, in a few we'll chosen remarks made "the twain one" The bride is the niece of Dr. P R. Watkins and for many years made her home with him and his good wife. She has taught both at Hatfield and Mena and many friends in both places wish most sincerely that her life may be bright and hap py one and if appearances count for anything those who love her can feel that all love and kindness can do to shield her from Life's storms, will surely be done by her young husband, who won the hearts of all by his courteous, manly bearing. May love and happiness and a long, useful life be theirs is the wish of all.
 Mary B. Wigstrand.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
S. |. Wood Retains Ownership

After having been closed for almost a week the s. l. Wood store is again open to customers. Instead of the ex- pected change in ownership. MT. Wood is again in charge. Some time ago a deal was arrnged whereby the Jones' Hughes Mercantile company, composed of local men, was to buy the stock of the Woods store. The invoice of goods was made and when this was done the new buyers surrendered their forfeit money and did not complete the deal It was said that the inventory of stock was greater than expected and for this reason the new company did not feel like completing the trade. MT Wood thereupon. reopened the store and made announcement to the public be is again in charge
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
Two Held for Moonshlninu.

The raid on moonshine still in the mountains southwest of Hatfield re suited in two men finding lodgment in the Polk county jail. The prisoners are Billy Ashcraft and stranger known only as Graham. The raid was direc' ted by Agent Tisdale of the revenue force assisted by Deputies D. R. Jack son, J. s. Hinson and P. Reed. The Istill was found and destroyed together with quantity of mash and few gal Ions of home made liquor The prison CTS were left at the county jail to awaiting the coming of United States deputy marshals who will take the two alleged moonshiners to Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
----------------- -o-------------------- NEW MERCANTILE DEAL.
Neil Riding Takes Over Randolph.
 Embry Grocery.

A new business house entered Mena mercantile circles Friday morning when announcement was made the Model Grocery was the successor to the Randolph Embry store. Neil Rid ling is to be manager of the new store, which will retain the present location on Pickering avenue, opposite. the pas senger depot. MT. Riding is not a stranger in local business circles, hav- ing been associated for several years with his father, Sam Riding. He plans to have the Model Grocery con- tinue the popular leash and carry' system. Grady Embry of the Ran dolph- Embry company left Friday for DeQueen. where he will manage the Kansas City Flour and Feed House, of which he is the principal owner. Mrs. Bud Randolph will remain for the present with the Model, but later plans to go to DeQueen.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
.'The Great Opportunity" ]"
APPRECIATES THE MOON

From the Southwest American. A contributor to the New York Tri- bune, living in the country, is alarmed lest the scientists blow up the moon. He very properly says that the city man doesn't appreciate the moon; in fact, he seldom sees it. But out in the country the moon serves real pur- pose, and it ought to be protected from onslaughts from the rockets of the scientists. The contributors letter is so delightful, and as it contains so much wisdom as many other letters we read, we quote at length:
 Another thing: Nobody knows what the moon is made of Maybe it's made out of some kind of mineral. that will explode when this flash powder goes off on it. And let me tell you, Mir Editor, that wouldn't be very funny thing for anybody to have the moon blow up.
 Folks in the city don't know any thing about the moon, whether it is anything or whether it ain't and they don't care. But we folks that live in the country see the moon good deal. courted my wife by moonlight, and my oldest boy is doing the same thing with his girl. I've planted my corn in the full of the moon for forty years and never had poor crop. Besides we use the moon in lots of other ways. I can't hardly think what life would be here in the country without the moon."
 Aye, aye, sir, we are for you-es- pecially since you seem to know how to court. It has been marvel to us for years how a city boy manages to fall in love with girl when the light came red hot from an electric bulb, instead of from the cool and friendly moon.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
 Found Health in Mena Winter.

Mir. and Mrs. John D. Markey and Mrs. z. H. Sweet, who had been spend ing the winter in Mena, left Thurs day afternoon for their home at Ere mont, Neb. Mrs. Sweet, who is the mother of Mrs. Markey, is 91 years of age, and like the others, enjoyed the stay in Mena, and left for the north ern home improved in health. Before leaving Mir. Markey said next winter they will either return to Mena or go to Los Angeles to visit their daugh- fer
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
TO OKLAHOMA FOR MAN.
Polk County Asks That Alvie Robin son Be Turned Over for Trial.

Sheriff J. A. Thornton received word Thursday that Alvie Robinson was un- der arrest at McAlester, Ok, and was being held for Polk county officers. Robinson is the man who was charged with beating his sister-in-law, while living northeast of Mena, and decamp- ed before the day of his trial. He was indicted by the last grand jury Rob- inson is also said to be wanted for passing worthless checks that were turned down at the bank. According to information received by Sheriff Thornton the prisoner has retained an attorney and will fight the effort made to return him to Arkansas. Chief Deputy W. E. Anderson left on the afternoon train for Little Rock to se- cure requisition papers and if sue cessful will go to McAlester for Rob- inson.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
Patrick Well Heinq Drilled.

W. NJ. Patrick came in home Thurs day for short visit and good drink of water and reports the spudding in of the well April 22 for the w. NJ. Pa trick Oil and Gas Company near Elgin, and that at this time the drill was down 200 to 225 feet and all going fine He firmly believes they will have production within fifteen days
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
Regrets to Leave Mem.

J. R. Bonn, who has been travelling salesman for the Golf Wholesale Gro cery, has resigned his place to accept one with the Calumet Baking Powder Company. He will be located either in New Mexico or Mississippi; the exact point to be determined later. MT. Bonn, during short residence in Mena, has become one of the city's most enthusiastic supporters and he regrets to leave, He bought home in Mena and brought his family and other relatives here because of the superior living conditions.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
CONFIRMED CLASS OF FORTY
impressive Rites At St Agnes conduc
 ted by Bishop Morris.

Impressive services marked the con firma-ion of class of 40 persons at St. Agnes church Tuesday morning. The majority of the class were boys and girls. The confirmation rites were conducted by Bishop John B. Morris of Little Rock assisted by Father Gallagher and visiting priests. A gathering of friends. relatives and parishoners that filled the church wit messed the confirmation service.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
STUART COMPANY EXPANDS
Win Open Office at Nit. Ida With
 Walter Baker in Charge.

The Stuart Land company is pre- pairing to open another office in the state, and will have their latest at Mt. Ida. Walter Baker, who has been assisting in the Mena office, will leave for Mt. Ida Wednesday to open up the new office for the handling of Montgomery county lands. The com pany expects to use Mena as the rail- road point for buyers from distance and will cBnvey clients from here to Mt Ida by auto.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
ASSESSOR BEGINS WORK
Win Take Up Work in Mena Next
 Week.

Assessor J. A. Hughes began Mon- day the work of making the annual assessment of Polk county property. His first stop was at Rich Mountain. Assessor Hughes has changed his usual schedule and instead of being in Mena after completing the rounds of the rural townships, will assess in the county seat next week. There be- ing no real estate assessment this year he plans to finish the work by June IT.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
MENA MAN IGNORED
pr. M. R. Began Named as Member State Board Medical Examiners


 Dr. NJ. R. Began has received word of his appointment by Governor Brough as member of the State Hom- eopathic Board of Medical Examiners. He will go to Little Rock at an early day to assist in organizing the board and laying plans for the work.
 Dr. Began was member of this board for eight years and says at that time there was some complaint be- cause he strongly insisted that appli- cants to practice medicine should prove their worth by actual test of their knowledge of medicine. He be- lieves public sentiment nowadays is wholly in accord with his views.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
HERE'S GLADDEsT NEWS.
Oval Ford, Caught Under Load of
 Logs, Not Dead-Will Recover.

ONdi rOfd, CdugHt Ouuer LOau OI
 Logs, Not Dead-Will Recover.
 In the Evening Star Saturday was printed the story of the terrible in- jury and death of Oval Ford, son of Frank Ford of posey Hollow. The first phase of the story is all too true, but there's one joyful error-Young Ford not only is not dead, but is get ting along splendidly in Sparks Me- morial hospital in Fort Smith, and will recover. -f
 Word that their son and brother was dead also came to the relatives of the young man. E. F. Ford, brought the good news to The Star Monday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
And 1t Aarees With Her.

Teacher (to young miss): Parse the word kiss"
 Young Miss: This word is noun, but is usually used as conjunction. It is never declined and Is more com mon than proper. It is not very singu- lar in that it is generally used in the plural It agrees with me-"
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06

Pure, nourishing blood makes healthy flesh, good muscles and 8 strong vitality. The reverse is the case when the blood is poor. To drive out impurities and enrich the blood take Prickly Ash Bitters. It is most efficient blood purifier and system regulator for men. Price $1.25 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug and Fur snitlre Co. and Gunnel ( McCoys-Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-06
No Forfeit Money was Paid.

In reporting the matter of the deal for the s. I. Wood store the Star was in error Monday in stating that the Jones-Hughes Company had surrend- cred the forfeit money. This has not been done, the Star is informed. The deal for the store, however, was not completed and Mir. Wood is again in charge.