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The Mena weekly star., 1908-01-16
Good suhstltute for Bell.

N. c. Goodwin, the actor. described at a dinner Turkish bath that he once took in Mexico. My rubber" said MT. Goodwin. was a strong man a very strong man. He laid me on the slab and prodded and kneaded and punched and hammered me in a most emphatic way At the end, after I had got up, he came behind me before my sheet was adjusted, and gave me on the bare back four re- sounding whacks with the palm of his enormous hand. What on earth did you do that for?' l panted, stag. gering No offense, boss said the man. Tt was only to let the office know I was ready for the next bather.
 see, the bells out of order in this
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Wanted It Kept Up.

The family was gathered in the H. brary admiring a splendid thundei storm when the mother bethought hen self of Dorothy alone in the nursery Fearing lest her little daughter should be awakened and feel afraid, sha slipped away to reassure her. Paus' ing at the door. however, in vivid flash of lightning which illumined tho whole room, she saw her youngest olive-branch sitting straight up in bed. Her big brown eyes were glowing with excitement and she clapped her chub- by hands while she shouted encour- agingly: Bang 1t again, Godl Bang it again."
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The Prevalence of Druq Habits.

The daily press recently has again drawn public attention in connection, with an inquest upon woman wht died of an overdose of cocaine to tho deadly results of drug habits. All these habits are carried on in secret. and they are far more common than might be supposed. Those who know this best are the chemists and druggists for they know how much of each of these drugs is sold for consumption in this way. They cannot help it, for the licensed druggists are not in posi- ton to refuse to supply the drugs, pro. vided the poison book is properly signed.-London Hospital
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stuhhs a Candidate.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 5.-W. R. Stubbs of Lawrence is a candidate for the re- publican nomination for governor of Kansas. Late Friday afternoon Mir. Stubbs made his definite announce ment that he would be in the race. He has issued signed statement, in which he tells why he gets into the fight He indorses President Roose- welt and w. H. Taft and asks the oth. CT candidates to join him in giving the voters a chance to express their choice by primaries in each county. It is MT Stubbs' plan to have the del egates to the state convention in structed in each county by the pri- marles which select the delegates.
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Iouo live the Kirpi

Is the popular cry throughout European countries, while in America the cry of the present day is "Long live pr. Kings New Discovery, King ofThroat and Lung Reme- diesr' of which Mrs. Julia Ryder Ralne, Truro, Mass. says: "It never fails to give immediate relief and to quickly cure a cough or cold" Mrs. Paine's opinion is shared by majority Of the inhabitants of this country. New Discovery cures weak lungs and sore throats after all other reme- dies have failed, and for coughs and colds it's the proven remedy. Guaranteed by Jack son Drug Co. 5oc and sl.00. Trial bottle fran
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LEGAL NOTICES,
EXECUTION SALE OF LAND

EXECUTION SALE OF LAND
 Notice is hereby given that will, on the 4th day of January 1908, at the southeast door of the court house in the city of Mena, Ar ., between the hours of o'clock in the forenoon and 3 ocloc in the afternoon, publicly sell to the highest bidder on credit of three months, an undivided one-foarth interest in and to the following de- scribed lands to-wit:
 Lots Nos. 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, II, 12, 13, 14, 15. Is, 28, go, 30, 3l, 32, B, 34, 35, 36, 37, 3s, 39, 40, Al, 42, AZ, Al, 45 and 46 of Hoyt's subdivision c f lots No. 8, 9, 10, Il and l2 of College Hill addition to the town of Mena, Polk county, Ar ansas.
 The purchaser will be required to give note with approved security for the amount of the purchase price with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum and a lien will be retained on the land for the purchase price.
 This sale will be made for the pur- pose of satisfying an execution for the sum of $137. 50 debt, 65 cents interest and $l5.25 costs and the costs hereafter accruing on this execution. Said exc cution having been issued by the clerk of the circuit court of Polk county, Ar ansas, on a judgment of said court wherein Dennis, Kelly & Stratton was plaintiff and J. E. Hines was defend ant.
 Given under my hand this l1th day of December, 1907.
 J. w. Cunningham, Sheriff, 343 By J. H. Bratcher, D. s.
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Department Of the Interior United States Land office.
 Camden Ark, Dec. l2, i907 Notice is hereby given that
 ROBERT A. TOMLlNSON of Mena, County of Polk, State Of Arkansas. has applied to purchase, under the act of Congre3s of June 3. 1878, as extended by act Of August 1. 1892, the S1s N. W.4, section il T 1 &, R. 31 w., and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural pur- poses and to establish his claim to said land before circuit clerk Of Polk county at Mena, He names as his witnesses: William A. Tomlinson, Frank w. Tomlinson, Jacob T.. Spring and Fred Wigstrand, all of Mena, Ark.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described Ia ads are requested @ file their claims in this office onor before said 2Tth day of February, 1908 Dec. i9 IT. C.. Friedman, Register.
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WERE CARRYING OFF CANOE.
Wonderful Story as Told by the Yer
 acious Guard.

Curious things happen on the Maine lakes. It isn't the prohibition law that affects veracity, apparently not bit of it! It's the piny air which undoubtedly Is stimulating to the imaginative perceptions. A guide told me this story by the smudge fire at the door of log camp this spring:
 There was a gang of Canucks at Goose Lake, where we had our sports camping n they had some sort of trawl rigged up on the lake, with the shore end made fast to a canoe. Laws? They didn't care about no laws! It was certin sure a great place for ducks and white perch-schools of 'em-and for geese and sports At night us would hear 'em honking overhead and settling on the water for supper and lodging the geese, not the sports
 "One night went down to the lake fer water an hour or so after the Ca nucks had set their trawl But l did mt draw no water. I yelled for the Canucks to come quick and get their canoe, an they come quick. The ca noe was going out pretty fast, and there was the greatest honking and splashing out on that lake that you ever heard
 Well, when they got hold O that canoe and drew it in they had perch on nigh every hook O that trawl, and hooked to the perches and Tapping outrageous was the geese. They had tried to walk away with the whole outfit, fish, trawl, canoe and all"
 "Is it true story?"
 You city sports make me tired"
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Illiteracy.

According to the report of the United States commissioner of educa. ton for 1900 the percentage of Hit eracy in that year, the latest figures, was as follows: Germany, OH per cent, Switzerland, 0.30; Scotland, 3.57: Holland, 4; France, 4.90; Eng. land, 5.S0; Belgium, 12S0; Ireland. IT; Austria, 23.S0; Hungary, 2S10; Greece, 30; Italy, 3s.30; Russia, 6170; Spain, eS.10; Portugal. 79.S0; Servia. s6; RofImania, S9 In the United States there is no fixed standard for measuring illiteracy, but the commis. sioner places the standard at 10.07.
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WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE SAID
Lucky for Poet That American Wom
 an Was Not His Spouse.

A witty and popular American lady was recently dining with a literary coterie in London, when some one started conversation about the meth
 ods of working adopted by authors
 Among the many instances given was that of a well-known poet, who, il was said, was in the habit of writing at night and in the early morning, and who was wont to rouse his wife and exclaim about four o'clock: Maria. get up; I have thought of a good word!" Immediately on receiving this signal, the poets obedient helpmate would arise and make proper note of the thought-of word. About an hour after a new inspiration would seize upon the bard. and he would then call out: Maria. get up, get upi I've thought of better word" The company generally listened to the story with admiration, but the bright. eyed American remarked: Well, if he'd been my husband. I should have replied: 'Alpheus, get up; I've thought of bad wordl' p-London TitBits.
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Notice of Sale.

Will be sold at public auction at the east front door of the court house in the City of Mena, County of Polk, State of Arkansas, between the hours of 9 a. m. and p. m. on the 3rd day of February 1908, to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate, towit: The southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section II. The southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 12, and the north half of the northwest quarter of Sec jon 1 all in Township s. of Range II w. To be sold under the terms of a mortgage executed on the 5th day of November 1904 by Jacob Kirchmeier in favor of A. G. Slangstrom and as signed by him to J. F. Wyatt, said mortgage being recorded at pages 387-s in Record Book c in said county and State.
 O. s. Moore, Jan. 2. Agent of J. F.. Wyatt.
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A Use for Tigers.

On one of the Perak rubber estates run by canny Scot they have been rather short of labor, and as tapping is in full swing have been hard pressed. The other day the manager hit on a brilliant idea, and had the trunks of all the trees rubbed with valerian. Now the tigers come and scratch and tap the bark in the most approved herring-bone pattern, Sd that all the few remaining coolies have to do is to walk round once a day and collect the rubber.--Straits Times
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To Have No Trouble.

One way to avoid trouble Is to make it impossible before 1t appears. On the day of the Sunday school picA nic the trolley car stopped to take a bright-eyed, middle-aged woman with gix hatless boys "Yes, we're going to the picnic" she chirped, in response to the conductors query. "but you won't have to stop to pick up any lost headgear \ I'm perfectly willing to take care of six boys; but there isn't money enough to tempt me to look after six boys and six hats"
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Shorter Dinners.

Nothing has done more to shorten the over-elaborate dinner than the GUS. tom of restaurant dining. In cafe one feels easy at inviting people to steak with two vegetables. salad and cheese and coffee. At home oysters and soup, entrees and dessert would also have been deemed necessary. So many people dine in restaurants now that this simplicity is creeping into the cheerfully selected little home din ner. One may invite even ones formal acquaintances to dinner without tax ing, as someone puts it, either the Limitations of the cook, the hostess, the family purse. or the patience of the guests"
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Canqo WiIes.

An ivory dealer uttered a cry of rage.
 Done again." he said. Done out of $50"
 And he laid aside one of the tusks from the great heap that he had been examining.
 Tt is ballasted with lead,' he said. "That Is common Congo trick. The native, when he gets good big tusk of 80 pounds or so, melts up 10 or IS pounds of lead and pours it down into the tusk's hollow. He fills 1t, so to speak, as a dentist fills a tooth.
 We dealers know the dodge, and every tusk is gone over carefully for a lead filling. My new trader, though, is rather careless. and this is the sec ond filled tusk that has been worked of on him in the last quarter"
 The dealers frown vanished and he smiled.
 "Of course the trader, and not ]. will have to Stand the loss," he said.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy q
 Safe Medicine for Children

In buying a cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it, and relief is always sure to follow. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and there Is no better med icine In the world for these diseases. ifs not only certain cure for croup, but, when given as soon as the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. Whooping cough is not dangerous when this remedy Is given as directed. It contains no opium or other harmful drugs. and may be given as confi- dently to baby as to an adult For sale by Jacgson Drug Co. and all druggists.
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A Near-Professlonal.

The Ingenue-So our sterling young leading man, MT. Hogstage. is going to wed a non-professional, eh?
 The Comedian--Not exactly. 1 hear that the prominent young society wo- man. who will soon bear his name, has been divorced twice, lost her jew. els more than once, been reported en- aged to four different titles. owns a French bulldog, has written a tooth powder testimonial, and is devoted to a simple home life and her books!- Puck.
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keeplna Husband at Home.

Mrs. Jones-I wish could think of something to keep my husband at home in the evenings.
 Mrs. Smithson-Buy him a motor car. dear.
 Mrs Jones-Hed be out more than ever if l did that.
 Mrs. Smithson-No, indeed! My husband bought one last week, and the doctor says he won't be out for six weeks.
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But seelnu Is RelIevlnn.

Three business men of Chicago, one of whom is said to be rather "close" in financial matters, were on their way to luncheon one day, when they were stopped by several sisters of charity, soliciting aims. Each one of the three men contributed something; but when one of the sisters inadyert- entity solicited from the close" man q second time, he protested politely that he had already done his part. As the three continued on their way, one Whispered in the ear of the other, T belieye him, but I did not see it." T saw him do it." whispered back the second man, "but l don't believe it, Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
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All the World

Is Q stage, and Ballard's snow Eminent
 plays a most prominent part. st has no su- perior for Rheumatism, stin joints, cuts, spralns and all pains. Buy it, try it, and you will always use it. Anybody who has used Ballard's snow Liniment Is a living proof of what 1t does. Buy a trial bottle, 25c, 5Oc and sl.00, at Jackson Drug Co.'S.
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Carrie Nation

Certainly smashed a hole fin the bar-roons Of Kansas, but BaIlards Horehound Syrup has smashed all records as cure for Coughs, Bronchitis, Influenza and all pull monary diseases. T. c. H., Horton, Kas., writes; q have never found medicine that would cure a cough SO quickly as Ballards Horehound Syrup. l have used it for years. !" For sale by Jackson Drug Co,
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1t Will Stay There.

"In my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted to remain unless it proves be- yond doubt the best to be obtained for its particular purpose For treating all man ner Of skin troubles, such as Eczema, Tetter, Rlngworm, etc, Hunts Cure has held it's place for many years. 1 have failed to find surer remedy. It cures itching immedi ately." R. M. Swann, Franklin, La.
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The Joy

or living is to have good health. Use Her bine and you win have bushels ofjoy. You need not be blue, fretful and have that bad taste in your mouth. Try bottle of Heroine, positive cure for all liver complaints. E. Harrell, Austin, Texas, writes: "l have used Herbine for over year, and find 1t fine regulator. l gladly recommend 1t as fine medicine for Dyspepsia" For sale by Jack son Drug Co.
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Why coIds Are Dangerous.

If you would be immune from disease, keep the system healthy. Each successive cold weakens the constitution and renders infectious diseases more liable. Chamber Ialns Cough Remedy will cure your cold promptly and restore the system to it's nor nal condition, For sale by Jackson Drug Go. and all dealers.
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An Expensive Compliment.

Excuse me. sir, but this Is the sixth time that you have gone away without paying"
 "Oh. my dear young lady. when man sees you he forgets everything alse. Translated for Transatlantic cales from Fliegende Blatter.
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catarrh and Headache.

Mrs. z. E. Goforth, 2ii9 Holly street, Kan sas City, writes: "Aner using a sample bot lie and two 25c bottles of Hunts Lightning oil. I am almost well of Catarrh. It stops mv headaches. IL is the best medicine ever saw and just can't keep house without It" She Is right.
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poLK couNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday in January April, July and October. William Martin, Terrell, Secretary-Treasurer, Rocky, Ark A. M. Parker, Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
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A Happy Han

Is Amos F. King, of Port Byron, N. r., (s5 years of age), since sore on his leg, which had troubled him the greater part of his life, has been entirely healed by Buck lens Arnica Salve, the worlds great healer Of Sores, Burns, Cuts, Wounds and Piles. Guar anteed by Jackson Drug Co. Price 25c.
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WARNING ORDER

William Dlsheroon, Plaintiff vs. Lula Stephens, Willie Stephens and Rene Steph- ems. Defendent.
 The Defendent Lula Stephens, Willie Steph- ems and Rene Stepens, minor heirs or D. o. Stephens deceased are warnedto appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint ofth plaintiff w llilam Disheroon Jan. g. 1908 w. l. Green, SiefA.
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Try it Once.

There is more actual misery aud less real danger in case of itching skin disease than any other ailment. Hunts Cure is manu factured especially for these cases. It re- lieves Instantly and cures promptly. Abso lutely guaranteed.
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Famous sneech Exclaimed.

Don't give up the ship!" exclaimed Lawrence.
 We never can realize how he felt. Evidently there were souvenir hunt CTS in those days.-Louisville Courier Journal.
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A Settlement.

Are you going to settle anything on your daughter?" asked the young man with the cigarette and languid air.
 Well. 1t rather looks if she marriea you that she is going to settle some, thing on me" replied the parent
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A Memorable Day.

One of the days we remember with pleas ure as well as with profit to our health, is the one on which we became acquainted with pr. Kings New Life pills, the painless purifiers that cure headache and bilious ness and keep the bowels right. 25c, at Jack son Drug Co.'s store.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of Interior, Land Ohic
 l.n U. .A.ala A rl- llanata1 Ia.al. m IaL

Camden, Ark, December 10, 1907. Notice is hereby given that
 ISAAC h. REED of Mena. Ark, has filed notice Of his Intention to make final flve-year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 2f73O, made August 6 i90i for T. ''P Township m m S.. Range 50 w. and that said proof will be made before Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark. on January p, 1908
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of the land, viz. Charles Nj. Edwards, Edmond K. Griflith, Daniel w. Jackson, ntl of Quito, Ark. fhad D. Reid, of Mena, Ark.
 II. G. Frledheim, Register. Dec. l2
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2e4. E. K. Griflith, president; J. C.. Yell, seci e. tary. Quito F. o.
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Hsr First Impressions.

"The first impression is the one you should always go by" the little grass widow advised. q know by expert ence. have never yet had husband that liked at first sight. He always had to win me. Then. after l had
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'Junction with Waldron Branch.
FAR MERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers of unions 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.
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LInERrY IrNIoN Nd. 225.
CHERRY HILL UNION NO. POT.

Geo. Wood, president, !. K. Wilcox, secre- tary; meets 2d and ith Saturdays at D. m. Egger, F. o.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. 330.
 II. z. Fowler, president; T. D. Reid, secre- tary. Meets first and third Fridays of each month at D. m. Mena r. 0.
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BoARD CAME UNION
FIDELITY UNION

Meets ist, 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights. c. II. Miller, president A. l.. Wear, secretary. Board CampP. 0.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i51 A. J. Edwards, president; ]. F. smith, ec- retary. Hartly F. Q.
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pOTTER UNION.

BAKERS SCHOOL HOUSE UNION ]. B. Davis, president; T. E. Baker, sccre- tary. Granniss F. 0.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. GIT. Meets Saturday evening before the lst and 3rd Sundays. E. s. Miller, secretary. Hart ly F. O.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750. Meets 1st and 3rd Saturday at 7.30 p. m. $. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary. Nena, r. 0.
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 2G0. Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 2 pm. A. C. Bruce, president; R. II. Stockton, secretary Hatfield F. Q.
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Waits president;IIandsford Story secretary. Glllham r. O.
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RocKY uNIoN No. lbi.

Meets 1st and srd Saturday nights. J. R. Chamb bers president; Prof W. k. Shinn, sec. retary. Mena, F. Q.
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John l.. Riding, president; J. W. Wilkins secretary. Vandervoort F. Q.
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MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary,
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO S91. w. F. Cox, president; J. F. Bass, secretary Quito r. 0.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 154s. E. E. Carter, presidents R. l.. Dalrymple, secretary.
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OZARK UNION NO. 2oo2. Meets list and 8rd Friday nights. Wiley Dlngler, president; Miss Ira Beavers secre- tary. Granniss r. Q.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. Lee Evens, president, T. A. Dooiey, secre- ,arv
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OIsIN Fsft NffxAI fsI4 UININVAN. T. C. Hill, president: J. E. Joplin, secretary Meets each Tuesday night. Mena F. O.
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J. c. Terrell, president; $. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at ?. III. Rocky postoiiice.
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 Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights. $. B. liar relson, president; !. II. Pigg, secretary. Mena r. O.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 12s4.
OZARK UNION

Willis Jones, president, Eugene Abernathy, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays. Big Fork r. 0.
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RANSOM UNION NO. g17

F. II. FuTr, president; ]. NJ. Borough Secretary. Meets each lst and Sd Saturday at ? D. m. Egger r. 0.
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V. .. MOOre, |. 2. Agent of J. F. Wyatt.
TIMBER LAND ACT, JUNE }, 1878.
 Notice for Publication.

Jan. ?.