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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
CLING FAST TO ANCIENT LAW
Russian Hebrews Particular to the
 Letter of Their Faith.

Charity work among the Russian and Polish Hebrews has some very peculiar features" says lady prom inently identified with one of the lead ing Jewish charitable associations .of St. Louis
 The Russian Jews are all of the or thodox faith. and have many usages that to other Jewish people seem strange, sometimes unreasonable. For instance. the law of Moses says: Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his moth CTS milk and from this command. which was probably intended to em- phasize the sentiment of mercy, the orthodox rabbis drew long string of conclusions, which, in substance, amounted to this, that milk or any thing made with milk, ought not to be eaten at the same time with meat or anything made of meat, and also that cooking utensils. plates, dishes, even knives, forks and spoons used for meat, should not be used for anything made with milk
 so we are compelled in the charity missions where the children of these orthodox Hebrews are fed as well as taught, to have two sets of cooking utensils, of dishes, plates, cup and saucers. even of spoons, in order to conciliate the foreigners and induce them to permit their children to at- tend. So firmly fixed are they in this idea about the milk and meat, that not Russian Hebrew would al low his children so come near the mis' sion unless he was assured that the law would not be violated"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Last of Famous Corps.

A pathetic, almost historic, little function was held in Paris recently, when, probably for the last time. the few survivors of the famous old Gent Gardes" met at luncheon. The Hundred Guards. whose number was much larger than their name implies, formed the personal bodyguard of Emperor Napoleon III. Every man among them had to be over five feet Il inches in height and broad in pro portion. Most of the survivors are well over six feet To-day there are but so still alive. and of the so not more than 2S are free from the in. firmities of old age. The youngest is M Boutin. inspector general of the pr,ncipality of Monaco. who is 5s.
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LEGAL NOTICES,


 CONTEST NOTICE Department Of the Interior United States Land Office at
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He Were.

H. K. Adair, the western detective, was describing in Duluth the capture of faker of ''old masters
 When examined the fellow said Mr Adair. the third degree was not needed Out of his own mouth he convicted himself unconsciously. He reminded me. there, of boy who once applied at my office for work.
 This boy was bright-looking. and rather took to him.
 Now. my son. l said if you come to work for me. you will occasionally have to write down telegrams and take down phone messages. Hence a pretty high degree of schooling is es- sential Are you fairly well edu- cated?'
 The boy smiled confidently "'I be, he said. .''-Washington Star.
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AS TH[ ENPLOYES SEE I.
Statements Issued by the Railroad Brotherhood Officials Regarding
 Threatened Cut in Wages.
REDUCTION ABSOLUTELY UNIUSTIFIED
Grand Chief of Engineers and Assist ant Grand Master of Trainmen Give Their Side of the Controversy Re gardlng Threatened Move by Rail roads--Wil Strike If Cut Is Made.

Cleveland. O., Feb. 22.--Warren S. Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Friday made the following statement in connection with the reported purpose of some rail way companies to order a general re. duction in the wages of employees.
 The threatened reduction of the z wages of employees i'll train service is Absolutely unjustified from any point #of view. Their pay is based on mile age basis, practically piece work and they are only paid when these services are performed. Wages of employees in train service fall parallel with the shrinkage in business, plus increased living expenses away from home. When their earnings are $150 per month their expense of living away from home is about 15 per cent, while at the present reduced rate of $70-- which has to be met by hundreds, un- der present conditions, that expense will increase to at least 20 per cent of earnings because they are held away from the home terminal until there is a full tonnage train to be handled, making total automatic re Auction already in wages from 60 to 70 per cent.
 The roads are getting the same re sturn in freight receipts for the service Rendered as they did when the busi- ness was good and there is no consist ency in asking men to accept further Reductions than result from the pres ent business shrinkage, and the full power of the Brotherhood of Locomo tive Engineers will be used if neces- sary in an effort to prevent any fur ther reduction, because 1t would be Absolutely unjust"
 Wm. G. Lee, assistant grand master of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train. men, speaking for his organization on the same subject dictated the fol lowing:
 The wage workers have not had a thing to do with this panic and loss of business except to suffer from the and spectators who blundered in the eame of dollars on Wall street. If he works he produces just as much per hour as he ever did. His living ex penses are just as high as before.
 All classes of trainmen are paid by the mile or trip; and reduction of miles run or trips made means re duction of the amount paid for by the Employer.
 There can be no good argument Presented why trainmen should re ceive lower trip or mileage rates for miles run. Freight trains are not run unless business requires it. Corpora. Hons never carry an overload of labor, hut labor is usually compelled to carry an over load of capitalization.
 Tt is no fault of labor that finan' ciers play with their money and lose, nor is it the business of labor to suffer the losses sustained when It's employ. ers reach too far into the fire and get their fingers burned.
 "Our principal business now is tc maintain the present standard of liy' Ing which means to hold to the pres. 1. ent standard of wages and unless al signs fail, railroad employees will op pose to the bitter end any attempt tc reduce wages"
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May Send John Mitchell to Isthmus.

Washington. Feb. 22.-That John Mitchell, the retiring president of the United Mine Workers of America may be asked by President Roosevelt to go to Panama and make report on labor conditions there, is one of the results which may accrue from a con White House Thursday. The presi- dent, Secretary Taft and Colonel Goe- thals considered not only the labor phase of the isthmian situation, but many others. Colonel Goethals re. ceived final instructions and will sail for the isthmus next week.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
simple nome Remedy.

Often it is inconvenient to get doc tor for a cut or abrasion where there might be danger of blood poisoning. Ill such case try this simple home rem edy: After the wound is thoroughly washed with some antiseptic solution and the poison removed the cut will often. heal nicely if cloths wet in sweet oil are kept on the place until the flesh has perfectly healed. One young woman. who this last summer tore heI hand badly on barbed-wire fence, used nothing else on. it but these sweet-oil cloths, kept renewed when ever they grew dry, and has not even a scar to show for her injury.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned administrator of tho estate of Deborah Owen, deceased, will on the 2Sth day of February 1908, make application to the probate court of Polk county, Arkansas. for an order thereof authorizing and directing him as such administrator to sell for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, the following described real estate belong ing to said estate, to-wit: The south west quarter northeast quarter and northeast quarter southwest quarter and north half southeast quarter sec tion 8, Township South, Range 31 West.
 Given under my hand as such admin istrator, this the 25th day of January 1908. w. M. Pipkin,
 Administrator
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Annles Baked with Almonds

Peel and core six or eight tart ap- pies. and let them simmer in cupfui each of sugar and water, boiled to- eether for a few minutes until nearly, tender. Turn the apples frequently to avoid breaking A little lemon juico added to the syrup will improve the flavor. Put the apples into an agate pan and press into them almonds, blaached and split in halves. Dredge with powdered sugar. and brown in the oven. Serve hot with whipped cream or jelly and the cold syrup in which the apples were cooked
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
The Limit of Life.

The most eminent medical scientists are unanimous in the conclusion that the generally accepted limitation of human life is many years below the Attainment possible with the advanced Knowledge of which the race IS now possessed. The critical period that de- fernines it's duration seems to be be- tween 50 and 60; the proper care. of the body during this decade cannot be toe strongly urged, carelessness then being fatal to longevity. Natures e helper after 50 is Electric Bitters, th scientific tonic medicine that rev H
 izes every organ of the body. Guar~ii- teed by Jackson Drug Co. 5Oc.
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Endorsed by the County,

''The most popular remedy in Otsego county, and the best friend of my fam. fly, writes Wm.M. Dietz, editor end publisher of the Otsego Journal, Gill bertsville, N. Y, lis Dr. Kings New Discovery. It has proved to be an in- fallible cure for coughs and colds, mak- ing short work of the worst of them. We always keep a bottle in the house. I believe it to be the most valuable pre- scription known for Lung and Throat diseases. Guaranteed to never dis appoint the taker by Jac son Drug Go. Price soc and $l0o. Trial bottle free.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

Notice is hereby given that the under signed administratrix of the estate of s. E. Chote, deceased, will on the 28th day of February, 1908. make applica- ton to the probate court of Polk coun- ty, Arkansas, for an order thereof au- thorizing and directing her as such administrative to make sale for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate, of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Arkan- sas, to-wit: A part of the north half northwest quarter northeast quarter of Section l4, Township ? South, Range 3l West, containing IA acres.
 NJ. A. Chote, Administratrix.
 Jar. 29, 1908.
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Even Ercm the Fountains

Ballards Snow Eminent is praised for the good it does A sure cure for rheumatism and all pains. Wright W. Loving, Grand Junction. Col, writes: "I used Ballard's snow Eminent last winter for rheumatism and can recommend 1t as the best llniment on the market. l thought at the time was taken down with this trouble that 1t would be week before could get about but on applying your liniment several times during the night 1 was about in forty-eight hours and well in three days" For sale by Jack son Drug Co.
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Don't Be Irritable.

"An irritated skin makes an irritable person, and an irritable person gathers much trouble unto himself or herself, as the case may be. Moral: Use Hunts Cure, one box of which is abso- lutely and unqualifiedly guaranteed to cure any form of skin trouble. Any kind of itching known is relieved at once and one box cures" At Jaeskon Drug Co.'s Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
May Hunt in the North Woods.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 21.--A Detroit News special from Sault Ste Marie, Mich, says: President Roosevelt has expressed favorable attitude in re- gard to an invitation t0 hunt moose and bear in the Canadian woods north of here after the expiration of his term of office. The invitation was ten dered to the president by w. F, Knox and George P McCallum of this city and the president is reported as say ing that he would endeavor to arrange for the trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Here is a Younq Hero.

St. Louis, Feb. 22.-Tommy Gleason, aged years, Thursday saved his brother, Sylvester aged 15 months, from their burning home. which their mother had left for few minutes to go to a grocery. The house was a flimsy shack with a canvas roof and burned rapidly, so rapidly that by the time Tommy seized the sleeping child, bundled him In his-arms and toddled to the yard, his hair and eye brows were singed and he was nearly strangled by the smoke.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Don't Put Off

Until tomorrow what you can do today. If you are suffering from torpid liver or constipation, don't wait until to- morrow to get help. Buy a bottle of Heroine and get that liver working right. Promptness about health saves many sick spells. Mrs. Ida Gresham, Point, Texas, writes: l used Herb inc in my family for six years. and find it does all it claims to do. |" For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Garfleld.s Secretary bead.

Cleveland, Feb. 22.-George A. Rob artson. a widely known journalist, died Thursday. He was 58 years old. Mir. Robertson served as special home sec retary for Gen Garfield while he was in congress and also while Mir. Garfield was president of Hiram college. He wrote much of the campaign literature for Garfield in the latters presidential ramnaign
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
Rest and sleep.

Few escape those miseries of winter "a bad cold. distressing cough. Many remedies are recommended, but the one quikcest and best of all IS Sim mons Cough Syrup. Soothing and healing to the lungs and bronchial pas sages, it stops the cough at once and gives you welcome rest and peaceful sleep. Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
.Hvervbodx shouId Know

Says c. C. Hays, prominent business man of Bluff, Mo, that Bucklen's Arn:ca Salve is the quickest and surest healing saIve ever applied to sore, burn or wound, or to case of piles. I've used it and know what I'm talk ing about" Guaranteed by Jackson Drug Co. 25c.
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A Sfit1h in Time

Win save nine So win bottle Of Ballard's Horehound syrup always kept on hand save many spell of sickn A sure cure for coughs, colds. bronchitis and whooping cough. Mrs. S., Hot springs. Ark, writes; II keep bottle Of Ballard's Horehound syrup lnmy medicine chest, and thank my forethought many times. IL has prevented many spells of sickness" For sale by Jack son Grug Co.,
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1t Knocks the Itch 1.

It may not cure all your ills, but it does cure one of the worst. 1t cures any form of itch ever known--no mat ter what it's called, where the sensa- tion is .'itchr it knocks it. Eczema, ringworms, are cured by one box. It's guaranteed, and it's name is Hunt s Cure. For sale by Jackson Drug Go.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
NorIoE roR prRLIcATIoN.
Department of Interior, Land O l.A n.1Anl1 \ L l. Iu IAl1aI.t .l-l

Dcpnl tllent or IntHFIOf, I4Hnd UfIIctAt
 Camden, Ark, January P, 1908. Notice Is hereby given that
 THOMAS THOMAS Of Mena. Ark, has filed notice of his intention tO make final five-year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 2T 2j9, made December ,. 1903 for the SEl, SWi, Section IT, W% NE14 and NEt. NNlt, section 20. Township S., Range go w. and that said proof will be made be fore County Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on March l9 isOS.
 He namcsthe following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cuitiva. tion of the land, viz:
 Daniel Black, John R. Glover, Joseph Gar land, John Bryan, all of Mena, Ark. Jan. 30. II. c. Frledheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
een. Wood eoIna to Europe

Manila, Feb. 21.-Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in command of the military di- vision of the Philippines is about to leave for Europe on a six-months leave of absence. Maj. Gen. John F. Weston will assume command of the division during his absence.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-27
An lJnappreciative Ear

What did you think of the grand opera?'
 Well, answered MT. Cumrox some of the incidents of the plot were extremely narrowing. And must say the leading lady's shrieks were most natural.
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curiositv

MT. Stubb-Yes, Maria. 20 years is supposed to elapse between the third and fourth acts.
 Mrs. Stubbs-Do tell! Then we must certainly stay.
 MT. Stubb-Ah, you are interested in the play?
 Mrs. Stubb-Yes. want to see the change in the style of hat the heroine wears.
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As Times chanqe.

Politics is getting 10 be wonder fully interesting said the observer
 Yes" answered Senator Sorghum 1t is mighty interesting But between you and me 1t isn't near as much of ar investment as 1t used to be.'--Wash ington Star.
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Meas,lrement.

sThe money man amasses," re marked the philosopher, lis not the measure of his value to the commun ity"
 No" answered Mir. Dustin Stax Its the measure of the community's value to him"
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Ten Tons Of Dynamite Explodes.

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 22.-With a force that shook the entire bay region like an earthquake. the packing house of the Hercules Powder Works at Pinole, IA miles north of here. blew up at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon and in the explosion four white men and 24 Chinamen were killed. Ten tons of dynamite went up in the ter rife blast, shattering the sheds to dust and splnters.
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NOTICE FOR pTJBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land Of-
 flee at Camden, Ark, Feb. F. 1908.
 Notice is>hereby given that
 PEARALEE A. JAMES of Potter, Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, viz: Home stead Entry No. 2i957 made October 24, 1901, for the southwest quarter northeast quarter, Section 29, Town ship S, Range 3l W., and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on April :, 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, the land, viz;
 William A. Carr, James Cole, John F. Barron, Louis H. Keener, all of Potter. Ark.
 Feb. 70 H. c. Friedheim, Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior, Land office at
 Camden, Ark, January 2i, 1908

Department Of the Interior, Land office at
 Camden, Ark, January 2i, l90S Notice Is hereby given that
 WILLIAM l.. HOOVER of Mcna. Ark. has filed notice of his intention o make final five year proof in support of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 2i47s made April $, 1901, for the E1z SW4, NWAs sEL, and SWl4 NEfa, sections, Township will be made before County Clerk of Polk county. at Mena, Ark, on March 13, 1908 He names The following witnesses to prove the land. viz.
 William E. Jones, Harry Narley, Mena, Ark, and Robert r. Connally, Phenix liar rison, Rocky, Ark
 Jan. 70. H. c. Friedhehn, Register.
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POLK cnuNrY uNIoN

Meets the third Wednesday bl January pril, July and october. William Martin President and Lecturer, Rocky, Ark. ]. C, Terrell Secretary-Tr Rocky, Ark A. NJ. Parker, Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
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Bodies Of Mrhe Victims Removed.

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Feb. 22.-Two ad- aitional bodies were recovered Friday ployed in removing the debris. They were in a fair state of preservation
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior. Land Ofiiee at
 Camden, Ark. January 2i, lDS

Notice tx hereby given that
 MARVEL 70. SMAlIW0On of Mena Ark. has filed notice or his intention to make final five year proof in support of bis claim, yiz: Homestead Entry No.2iiS2, made January i9 1901. for the Eia ~Eif. section 3i. and ~ts SWtt. Section p, Township S.. Range % w.. and that said proof win bc made beH re County Clerk Of Polk county. ut Mena. Ark, on Aisu oh l2 Is0S lie names inc Following witnesses 10 prove his cnntihuotiS residence upon. and cnitiNn- fion af The land. Nixs
 1,a aneliea tenlfy. Henry Stttun, William ,t Lemon. ~amucl p Shrew shnrN, au uf Nelul. Ark.
 Han. 20. 1T. e. FgiedheinA, Ite gister
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IhmUtn. NTk.. JHIlt zf, ISUN, \ sufficient contest affidavit having beer

CONTEST NOTICE
 Department Of the Interior, United States
 Land Office at
 Camden. Ark. Jan. 27, 1908. sufficient contest affidavit having been led in this office by
 JOSEPH E.. WYATT, contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 2oSS2, made Sept. & 1902 for the SEL NEI and Nlst4 SEi4, Sec. l2. Twp. S., k. 3l w., by Allen k. Hurst, contestee, in which lt is alleged that the said Allen, k. Hurst has never resided on the said tract or cultivated it as required by law, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evi dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m., on March o 1908, before Circuit Clerk w. I. Green. at his office in Mena, Polk county, Ark, fand that final hearing will be held at 10 O clock a. ni., on March l8. i9O8 be. fore) the Register and Receiver at the [ nited States Land office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit. led Jan. 25, 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service Of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper pnbllca ton. IT.. G. Friedheim, Register. Feb. tw r. l.. Mallory, Receiver.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1542.
 E. E. Carter, president; R. L. DalrympIe, secretary.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5I A. j. Edwards, president; J. r. smith, ec- retary. iiartly F. 0.
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A Beouest of s3oo. .ooo to Harvard.

Newport R. l., Feb. 22.-By the will of the late Mrs. Amy Sheldon, filed here Friday 2 bequest of sS0O,000 to Harvard university is made.
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FAR MERS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers Of unions are especially requested 10 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.
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DALLAS UNION NO 750. Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 D. m. <. \. Key, president A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena F. Q.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. 207. F. II. Furr, president; ]. Nj. Borough Secretary. Meets each list and 3d Saturday al ? p. m. Egger F. Q.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577
 Meets Saturday evening before the list and 3rd sundays. E. $. Miller, secretary. Hart iy r. Q.
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RoARp CAME UNION.
FIDELITY uNIoN.

Meets lst 3rd and 5th Wednesday nights. q. IT, Miller, president; A. E. Wear, secretary. Board Camp r. 0.
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POTTER UNION.

BAKERS SCHOOL HOUSE UNION l. E. Davis, president; T. E. Baker, secre- tary. Granniss F. O.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. $50. II. '. Fowler, president; r. n. Reid, secre- tnry. Meets first and third Fridays Of each month at D. m. Mena F. c.
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ssl. ". E. Cox, president; J. F. Bass, secretary Quito F. O.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4. F. K. Griffith, president; ]. C. Yell. sect E. tary. Quito F. 0.
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POTTER UNION. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights. S. B. liar relson, president J. II. Pigg. secretary. Mena r. O.
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COUNTY LINE

John l.. Riding, president: J. W. Wilkins secretary. Nandervoort r. c.
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FOWLER UNION NO. I2S4. Willis Jones, president Eugene X bernathy, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays. Big Fork F. c.
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OZARK UNION NO. 20O2. Meets ist and 3rd Friday nights. Wiley Dingler, president; Miss Ira Beavers secre- tary. Granniss F. Q.
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RANSOM UNION NO. BIT.
ROCKY UNION No. lb4.

Meets lst and 3rd Saturday nights. ]. R. Chambers presidents Prof W. R. Shinn, sec. retary. Mena, F. Q.
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MOU NTAIN FORK UNION SIom Rogers, presidents Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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OVERTURE UNION NO 1997 Clarence Watts. president; fIandsford Story Gilham r. c.