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The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
HATS IMPROVE WITH AGE.
Economy In the Purchase of First
 Class SIX Headgear.

A silk hat, like wine, improves with age" said clubman. "The oft ener you have 1t ironed the sleeker and more brilliant it becomes. It costs good deal at the outset, but in the end it is the cheapest hat to wear. It lasts, you see, so long, and ta iron It costs so httle-a dime or so. Some folks think the topper very perish abe. If 1t gets soaked with rain. if some one sits on it and crushes it in. to an accordion, they think 1t must be thrown away, the same as If 1t were a Derby. But not at all A silk hat can De taken apart and put together again like a watch, and if 1t gets crushed. nothing is easier than to melt of tho silk, straighten out the frame and then put on the silk again. In England, the home Of this hat, have known men to wear the same topper for 10 or 12 years. And the oftener the old hat is ironed the brighter and finer 1t shines. It's luster increases with time and fric. ton like the luster of good, antique furniture"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
supsrstltlons About Water.

Delightfully."- quaint are all the super. sttions concerning water, and one which never fails to send little thrills along one's spine is that which holds that If water is taken with soup. the thinker will cough in his grave. A
 lively quarrel Is said to be the result
 M two friends washing their hands in
 'le same water: and while water pour ed on the doorstep ensures prosperity. water thrown out will soon give cause Q weep. Pleasant indeed for the maiden is the belief that every time |'Ae spills water her lover thinks upon |lf; but for the housewife the spillins N water foretells that, ere she can |Fy t up. her house will be full of |alers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
GambIlno In Rain.

Like the Chinese, the natives of India are greatly addicted to gambling. They have, indeed, one form of wager which is peculiar to the country, and which consists in betting on the weather This is called "sutta," and has one advantage over most forms of gambling in that there is no possibili- ty of cheating. since there is no chance of controlling the results. The sportsmen make wagers whether it will rain or not. and also how much rain will fall the latter question being settled by rain gauges There is great excitement on cloudy days. The gamblers rush to the offices or "dens" and record their bets with the book makers. Then, if the expected down. pour comes, anxious groups assemble round the rain gauges. Even horse racing, 1t Is said, has not more fasci nation for some of the gamblers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Sold Ills Eternal Salvation.

hodnoa Dielo, a Russian newspa- Fs', reproduees from the original a Eulous deed of transfer. The docu- 1elt runs; T. the undersigned, Nico.
 Ncephorovitch. peasant. 3s years age, of the Dogmarovski district Meiitopol, have fallen into evil M l am at the end of my re- su'ces, and hereby certify that I ra's sold for the sum of 50 rubles
 eternal salvation and place in the asuom Of heaven to Makar Sel. N The signature is attested by 'e elder of the village council.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Commissiouer's Sale

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order Of the Chancery Court of Polk county, made and entered on the 2ith day ofJune, 1907, in certain cause (No 27l) then pending therein between John II. Ham ilton, ct al, Improvement Board Improve ment District No- 1, Mena, Ark. complain ant, and k. Bakker, W. D. Allen, ct tl, de- fendants. the undersigned, as commissioner of said court Will offer Tor sale at public ven due to the highest bJdder at the southeast door or entrance Of the county court house, fin which said court is held, In the county Of Decem Der. 1907, the following described real estate, towit:
 county, Ark.
 Terms Of sale cash.
 Given under my hand this 10th day Of O. vember, l907 w. l. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery Nov. 2l.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE }, 1878
 Notice for Publication.
United States Land office,


 Notice is hereby given that In compliance with the provisions of the act Of Congress of June g. 1878. entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California Ore gon, Navada, and Washington Territory" as extended to all the Public Land States by act of August I, 1892,
 JAMES A. NORRIS, of Egger, County Of Polk, State of Arkansas, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement, No. l273, for the purchase of the NE4 NEL, Section 31, and N% NWL of Sec ton No. 32, in Township No. 1 South, Range No. 28 West, and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for its tim Der or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before Circuit Clerk Of Polk County at Mena, Ark, on Monday, the 23rd day of December, i907 He names as witnesses: Columbus F. Furr, Reuben J. Philpot, Claud Barrett and Robert l.. Norris. all of Egger, Ark.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the aboye-described lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 23rd day of December, 1907.
 II. c. Friedhelm, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
All the Particulars.

French gendarme sent in the fol- lowing report to his superior officer recently: "The undersigned declares that at ten o'clock in the morning he passed in such a street and saw two women and two men in a shop occu- pied in breaking glasses, the two wo- men by the hair of their heads and the two men by the scruff Of their necks. and of which one had broom stick, which was the master Of the shop and which affair the undersigned has nothing to say and knows nothing about it.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Cnmmissinner,s Sale

Notice is hereby given, that in persuance Of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk county made and entered on the 1ith day of october, 1907, in a certain cauee tNo. 3Ool then pending therein between M. Pipkin, ct al, Improvement Board Improvement District No. l, Mena, Ark, complainant, and F. NJ. Reeves ct al, defendants, the under signed, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the county court house, in which said court is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the l4th day Of December 1907, the following described real estate. towit; Lots and 6, in block No. l04, city Of Mena, In Polk county, Ark. Terms Of sale cash. Given under my hand this 18th day of No vember, 1907.
 W. l. Green.
 Commissioner in Chancery. Nov, 2i
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
..yve Have Many Similar

The following is an extract rom a le'ler le- .,.,'a ne 'sr sron MT. II. II. Meyers of stuttgart Ark. .You would greatly oblige me \ soa would introduce Hunts lighthing on .,'N ~, wnleevine. H., as I have many iiienuS a,' s',u s','. ntssas ,bere. in whom I am much con. aornsd le,"asa and understand the on is not Nep' .sara ~, ,- cam recommend lt as the best hiee, ,a,ns ,'s [ aver had in my house. It cured nle o' s,,, ,'aa oaee of Bloody Flax in less 'hah one, Irstsr 2 1,sp and it cured my granddaughter oi ha'i ,'s.'. asa of cholera Morhusin very snort time"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Tact In lntroductIons.

In the desire to help in starting a conversation. when presenting people to each other, don't oyerdo the matter Leave them as soon as possible. Lei them choose their own topic and maki thelr own discoveries. Each will find ths other vastly more interesting un d-s these circumstances. Especially when introducing anybody of whori you happen to have high opinion, don't preface the presentation witl laudatory remarks. They will invav lably silence the most willing talker.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of Interior, Land Ofilce at
 Camden, Ark, October q, 1907. Notice is hereby given that Henry +. Brinkley, Of Eagleton, Ark, has filed notice Of his intention to make final five-vear proof fin support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 2S03i, made septem Der ', 1904, for the N. z N. W. h and N. w. if N. F. 4, Sec. II, and $. ". i4 $. T.. tf, Sec. ?, Township s., Range 3l w.. and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk Of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on December 9, i907
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cuitiva- ton of, the land, viz:
 James Williams, Andrew J. Borap, Frank Alstatt, John Blalock, all of EagletOn, Ark.
 II. c. Friedhein, Register. Oct sl.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Reliable Remedy for Group.

k,s, ary, cold weather of the early kn htns, parents of croupy children |sesS Son the alert for ominous sy mptoms. |Anb,,-a9, cause for anxiety, however, when N. z s'n s, Cough Remedy Is kept in the [ana 'ns medicine is given as soon as snv 'eVomes hoarse or even after the &ss,aa.u usn mas appeared, the attack may 3sss.s1 oH' Mrs. $. Roinsthal, Of Turner, 31aras '@ss' We have used Chamber h, sA medicine for ourselves and chill
 tnR !, tsnefai years and like lt very much. \ Als1,~- me only remedy for croup and |1,,n recommend it." For sale by
 ag Co, and all Dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
R. Charitable

to vour horses as well as to yourself You ,,ssa moi snaer rom pains of any sort-your 1,o-sos need not suffer. Try bottle Of Ball ar,,s snow Iinilnent. It cures all pains. J.
 N Roberts bakersfield. Mo. writes; "l have ,,sea vour Iiniment for ten years and find IL .ha nest I have ever used for man O. beast.'
 Sold by Jackson Drug Co'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
sreaded Chops Without Eaas.

Take one-half cup sweet milk, one half cup water. one large teaspoonfuI salt. and one level teaspoon pepper. Wet chops in mixture and have some crisp bread crumbs ready. Bread plentifully in these and lay on large platter in ice chest for one or two hours Fry in clear dripping. a golden brown. Drain on plain white paper napkins for a few minutes in the oven.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

Meets lst and 3rd Friday nights. Wiley Dlngler, president: Miss Ira Beavers secre- tary. Granniss r. o.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Continual Schemlna.

They were calling on the garret bard. And l suppose it is essential that you poets should have wonderful imaginations?" yentured the pretty girl. Well, should say SO" replied the poet, as he lashed off another spring sonnet. If we didn't have wonderful imaginations we could never create the yarns We tell our creditors when they come around looking for money"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
shape of the Earth.

Children used to be taught to say; "The earth is round, like ball. This is altogether too inexact to sui modern science. Prof A. E. II. Losi off the Royal society proposes the for lowing definition, which lie rcgardi as approximately" correct. Primarl teachers please copy: The litho spbere is an ellipsoid with three un canal axes. having it's surface de formed according to the formula for a certain degree, and displaced as a whole relatively to the geoid. iu tho direction toward southeastern Flu rope."
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
A Good L'nimen.

When you need a good reliable iniment try chamberlain's Pain Balm. IL has no super for for sprains and swelllngs. A piece of ian mel slightly dampened with Pain baim IS superior to plaster for lame back or pains in the side or chest. It also relieves rheu- matte pains and makes sleep and Test poss, ible. For sale by Jackson Drug CO., ana Al Dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
There's No Use

talking, you can't beat Heroine for the liver. The greatest regulator ever offered to sufier- tug humanity. Ifyou suffer from liver com plaint, if you are bilious and netful, It's your liver, and Heroine will put 1t in It's prop CT coalition. A positive cure for Constipation Biliousness, Dyspepsia and all Ills due to tor pid liver. Try abottIe and you willnever use anything else.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
LINGERING COLD
With to d Other Treatment But Quickly Cured by Chamber
 lain's Cough Rem dy.

.I,ast winter I caught a very severe cold which fingered for weeks" says J. utqnhart of Zephyr. Ontario. My cough was very dry and harsh. The local dealer recommended Cough Remedy and guaranteed it, so gave it a trial One small bottle cured me. believe Chamberlains Cough hemeay to be the best have ever used rms remedy is sold by Jackson Drug Co. and All Deaiefs'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
MORE sEAMIsTERiEs.

visltor-Do you have many fogs here?
 Old Salt--Fogs? Bless me, I was lookln' over this ere railing once, lost me balance. and fell over, and the fog was so thick that it kept me up, and ! ad to cut me way down to the beach with .4e knifc!-Half Holiday
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
corrosIon of Boilers.

su'osion or the wasting away of \ N aOn of steam boiler may be due uo acid in the feed water, says ~ rover. Where sulphuric acid
 oano m this water its destructive s' 's often spent in destroying the N. mpes before it actually enters oOller. This is expensive, annoy.
 M aau even dangerous in some cas- ". IS much preferable to a boiler
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
"Naiis"

"NaIls are a mighty good thing-partic- ularly finger nails-but don't believe they were intended solely scratching though ! used mine largely for that purpose for sever al years was sorely afflicted and had It 10 do. one application Of Hunts Cure however, relieved my itch and less than one box cured me entlrley." d. M' "atu'
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

T1NVdT
 Camden, Ark, November s, 1907. Notice Is hereby given that
 NOLEN D. Mex FEVER of Board Camp Ark, has filed notice Of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 29429 made January l6, 1906, for the NWL Section IA, Township 3 B., Range 29 w., and that said proof will be made before County Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on De cem Der 2S 1907
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tion of the land. viz:
 Elzie !. Lewis, James Looney, Matthew Parker and Frank Hass, all Of Board Camp, Ark. II. c. Friedhcim, Register. Nov 2l.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
CONTEST NorIcE.

Department of the Interior, United states
 Land office at
 Camden, Arkansas, October 9, 1907. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by
 ROBERT T. BROWN, contestant against homestead entry No. 22S73 made January ?, 1900, for the NWl4 SEI4, NEl4 SWl{ and SEi4 NWl4, Section lg, Township1 &, Range 9 w., by Henry l.. smith, contestee, in which 1t is alleged that the said Henry l.. smith has wholly aban- doned the said tract and changed his resi- dence therefrom for more than six months next prior to the date hereof In fact he never resided on the said land or improved it in any manner. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer evi- dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on December [. 1907, before W. l. Green, Clerk, at his office in Mena, Arkansas (and that final hearing will be held at 10 O clock a. III. on December 20 1907, before1 the Register and Receiver at the United states Land Of flee In Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having, In proper afIi- davit, filed October 9, 1907. set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service Of this notice can not be made, 1t is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 II. c. Friedheim, Register.
 F. l.. Mallory, Receiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
WARNING ORDER.

Newton r. Youngblood, Plaintiff, vs Martha Youngblood, Deiendant-In The Polk Chancery Court
 The Defendant, Martha Youngblood, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plain iii, Newton F. Youngblood. oct. M. 1907 w. I. Green, Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Its Dangerous

TO neglect a cold the results are too often very serious. Bronchitis, Pieurisy, Pneu- monIa and Consumption are frequently the consequences. Upon the appearance ofa cold sore throat or chest, use simmons Cough Syrup. It soothes the irritation loosens the phlegm and promptly cures you.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Not Just as Good"-Its the Best

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailng, un- qualifedly and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of SKIN DISEASE. It is partic- ularly active in promptly relieving and per manently curing all forms of ITCHING known.
 ECZEMA, TETTER, RINGWoRM and all similar troubles are relieved by one applica- ton; cured by one box.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
WARNING oRnER.

Frankie Jones, Plantin vs. Ben Jones, De- fendant, In the Polk Court.
 The defendant, Ben Jones, Is warned to ap- pear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Frank 10 Jones'
 Nov. 9, i907 w. l. Green.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
How lt,e DnnA

lo,'., .s''eant Telegraph Editor-"E Eighty
 n,s. accidents in the Alps this year. |4,s.a good headline for that?" |,,ssapn Editor--"That's easy; |cD,.ss railing on in Alpine Expedi-
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Road Notice.

The undersigned wili present petition to the County Court for the purpose of estab- fishing county road as follows Beginning at point 1s mile east Vf Mickes, in the Wlekes and Center Point road, in section 2l township south, range 3l west; thence In a northeasternly diriction through section P intersectng the old Hatton and Center Point road in section n; thence due east through section l3 to the county line, a dis tanee of six miles.
 J. A. Pitchford,
 w. II. Darwin and others. Nov 9, 1907. 46w3
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
FOLK BOUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday in January, April, July and october. William Martin, President and Lecturer, Rocky, Ark. ]. C. Terrell, Secretary-rreasurer, Rocky, Ark. A. M. Parker Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
FAR HERS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers ofunions are especially requested to notify The Star Of any changes in officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud Of greatest possible value to the membership.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
mApNING nRnER

Ozfe Savers, plaintiff, Vs. l.. w. Sayers. dc. fendant--In the Polk Chancery Court,
 The defendant, L. w. Sayers. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintin, 0zie Savers. w. l. Green, Clerk. Oy. 18th, 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
DALLAS IINIoN \

DALLAS UNION NO. 750. Meets list and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 D. m. $. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary. Mena, F. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 154e. E. F. Carter, president; k. l.. Dalrymple, secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
Auction Sale.

All the personal property belonging to the estate of the late E F, Dalby. consisting or household goods, Kitchen furniture. buggy. etc., will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder at the court house at Mena on the 5Oth Of November 1907. Sale will begin at o'clock D. m. w. M. Plpkin, Admr.
 Nov. z.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
LIRERTY UNION No. 2a5.
CHERRY HILL UNION NO. 2s7.

Geo. Wood, president, J. K. Wilcox, secre. tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at D. m. Egger, F. Q.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

CENTER UNION NO. 1901. Lee Evens, president, l.. l.. Emmel, secre- tary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

COUNTY LINE UNION NO. orr. Meets Saturday evening before the lst and 3rd Sundays. l.. $. Miller, secretary. Hart ly F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

BAKERS SCHOOL HOUSE UNION l. B. Davis, president; T. E. Baker, secre- tary. Granniss F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
ROCKY UNION NO. l54.

Meets ist and 3rd Saturday nights. J. R. Chambers, president; Prof. w. k. Shinn, sec. retary. Mena, F. ..
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
FOWLER UNION No. 12S4.

ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ss1. W. F. Cox, president; J. F. Bass, secretary Quito F. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Waits. president; ;Handsford story, secretary. Gilman F. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

ItNiNh GNJoN NV. lOf. J. c. Terrell president; $. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets End and lth Saturday at p. m Rocky postotfice.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. .

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i5l A. J. Edwards. president; J. F. smith, cc- retary. iIartiy F. Q.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

HATFIEz.D UNION NO. 2so. Meets lst and Srd Saturday at P. m. A. c. Bruce, president; k. II. Stockton. secretary. Hatfield r. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4. F. K. Grifith, president; J. c. Yell, seci c. tary. Quito r. O.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

OLIVER CHAPEL UNION. T. c. Hfli, president; J. k. Joplin, secretary Meets each tuesday night Mena r. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
BOARD CAMP UNION
FIDELITY UNION.

Meets list, 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights c. II. Miller, president; A. E. Wear, secretary. Board Camp r. Q.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28
RANSOM UNION NO. SIT.

r. II. Furr, president; J. Nj. Borough, Secretary. Meets each lst and 3d Saturday at p. m. Bigger F. c.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

POTTER UNION. Meets 2d and ith Friday nights. $. B. Har- reson, president; J. II. Pigg, secretary. Mena r. Q.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

H.. z. Fowler, president; T. D. Reid. secre- tary. Meets first and third Fridays Of each month at ?. m. Mena r. 0.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-11-28

John l.. Riding, president; J. W. Wilkins, secretary. Vandervoort r. O.
Evening journal., 1907-12-17
COUNTY FAVORS.
PROPOSED BRIDGE

a B. Ayerst. vice-chalrman OF the
and transportation commit
tee of the Board NJ Trade. urRe1 the
Levy Court this morning to erect
new bridge across the Chrlstiana creek
at Market street. The board assured
MIR Ayefst that it favored the project.
but could not make the Improvement
without an net OF LEGISLATURE provid-
ing funds for The purpose A recom-
mendaiion 20 this effect will be made
by tte present court % its successors,
as the LEGISLATURE win rot be in ses-
sion during the existence Of the pres
ent court
I'VE are in favor pf navigation and
good roads ana win do am in our
power 90 obtain Tie two improves
monts.' sail Mr. McFarlln
Mr. Qulgley. the court clerk. read
ccfres spondence with fcrme- Secretary
of War Root showing that the War
Department had not ordered a new
bridge built at Market street aa CONF
monty reported.
Upon the recommendation Of Mr..
Brown the court adopted this Fesolu-
tion on The subject.
Resolved, Tint iris Levy Court. see-
ing the necessity OF wifcr channel
ln the Chrlstuna creck where tho
Market street bridge now stands IS
ia hearty accord with the project 10
replace tie present structure with a
molcrn bridge that riil not impede
navigation.