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The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned administrator of ths estate of Deborah Owen, deceased, will on the 18th 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 3, Township South, Range 31 West.
 Given under my hand as such admin istrator, this the 25th day of January 1908. w. M. Pipkin,
 Administration
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
MADE HIS BLUFF STRONG.
Trouble Was the Horse Would Not
 Be Reasonable.

Charles H. Wilson, the superintend. ent of Alfred G. Vanderbilt's remark able stables. said at Newport of a groom he had discharged: "The man was bluff. He pretended to know all about horses. when in truth he could hardly tell hackney from . COW. We soon got on to him. His case was like the fake blacksmith's s. There was char who thought black. smithing looked simple and easy, and so. being out of work, he decided to have a try at it. He went to smith and asked for job We'll said the smith, you are strong, likely-looking fellow. What experience have you had?' Eleven years, was the prompt answer. All right, I'll try you, said the blacksmith Shoe that mare while I go home to dinner The smith, on his return from dinner frowned, and said to the new hand: What, haven't you got that mare shod yet?' The buffer bit his lip. flushed and replied:
 cant get her confounded foot in the vice."
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PUSHED HER POWER TOO FAR.
Young Lady's Silly insistence Cost
 Her Wealthy Husband.

Wilbraham Bootle, a young English man, handsome, clever, of high social position and immensely rich, fell in love with Miss Taylor, who could bring her husband nothing but her pretty face. Wilbraham Bootle, how ever, aspired to obtain her hand, and easily obtained her consent. The marriage day had been fixed. At great dinner at Lord Camelford's the conversation turned upon an ascent that had been made in the morning to the cross upon the dome of St. Peters. To reach the cross it was necessary to pass outside the hall. Wilbraham Bootle said that he did not possess a steady head, would never be able to reach the cross, and that nothing in the world would induce him to try.
 "Nothing in the world?" said Miss Taylor.
 Nothing, I assure you"
 What, not even if l were to ask you?"
 You would not ask me to do a thing for which frankly admit my dislike" ]"
 Excuse me, I do ask you, beg of you, and, if necessary, I insist"
 Wilbraham Bootie attempted to laugh the matter off. but Miss Taylor insisted. notwithstanding the inter ference of Lord Camelford.
 The whole company met two days following at St. Peters to watch the performance of the task imposed upon the young man. He performed his trial with great coolness, and when he came down the triumphant beauty came toward him with outstretched hand; he took her hand, kissed It, and said: Miss Taylor, have obeyed the whim of charming girl. Permit me now in return to give you piece of advice: If you wish to keep your power never misuse 1t. l wish you all prosperity, and uow good-by.'
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Lcnqest Love Letter.

"The limit in love letters in all my long experience handling mail" said an attache of the local postoffice not long ago, was one about year ago that had ten two-cent stamps on it. The man must have weighed it, too. for the postage was just right-no more than needed and no less. How did I know it was a love letter? Well. couldn't be absolutely cocksure about it, but if you had seen it. and noticed the stationery. the handwrit- Ing, the address, and so on, you would Tt have asked for more than one guess. If I were to write a letter that long l would send it as an ex- press package, ge,"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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4 PLAN ID HaP FARMERS.
Representative Scott, of Kansas, Has Novel Scheme to Educate
 Tillers of Soil.
EXPERIMENTAL FARMS IN EACH COUNTY
Farmers to Furnish the Land and Gull tlvate It Under Direction of Experts From Agricultural Department--No Additional Appropriation Necessary to Test Plan.

Washington. Feb. 15.-Representa- i've Scott of Kansas, chairman of tue aouse committee on agriculture, has conceived a novel plan which he be- ieves, if adopted, will enable the farm
 IS of the country to produce better lnd far larger crops that heretofore.
 Mir Scott's proposition involves ths establishment of 100 experimental farms of one acre each in every coun- ty in a group of four western agricul- tural states for the purpose of giving the farmers a practical demonstration of the best methods of growing dnIer snt kinds of crops. It is proposed that the lands for this purpose shall be fur aished by the farmers themselves and that they do the work of cultivation under the direction of the experts of the department of at rieulture. No ad- iitlonal appropriation from congress will be required to test Mir Scott's plan, it is explained, as t1e agricultur- al department now has the requisite number of experts to carry out the plan.
 Mir. Scott declares that enough money is now being practically vast d by the department of agriculture n sending out farm bulletins and oth, 1T government documents to carry out his scheme. He says that much val lable information has been developed by the experts in these publications. but their contents are so little under. stood by the farmers that they do not derive the knowledge from them that they should as to the best cultural methods to grow corn, wheat, hay and the other regular crops
 MT. Scott believes that a bureau should be established within the de- partment to act as sort of middle man between the scientists and the farmers. In certain emergencies this work has already been done by the department It has never been regard ed, however, as settled policy of the department.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Polar Automobile.

A queer automobile was shipped from London recently for New Zea- land, whence it will be sent on board the Nlmrod for the use of Lieut.. Schackleton in his dash for the south pole. The car has wheels like those used on motor omn buses, but when ice has to be traversed the rims will be fitted with fourinch spikes, set in pairs. to afford a grip. In these cir cumstances. too. the front wheels will not revolve, but will be fixed to broad runners. resembling skis. The ex- haust gases will be used to heat snowtank on the car. thus providing supply of drinking and washing wa ter. The gases will also heat foot warmer fixed to the floor of the car.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Notice of Application to Sell Realty

Notice is hereby given that the under signed administratrix of the estate of s. F.. Chote, deceased, will on the 18th 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 administratrix 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 IA, Township South, Range 3l West, containing IA acres.
 M. A. Chote, Administratrix.
 Jan. 29. 1908.
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Gettina His Own Back.

An ironworker, having had the worst of an argument with friend. decided to get even with him.
 Waiting. therefore. until his enemy had retired to rest one night, he ap- preached his street door. and knocked loudly in order to wake him. Open ing the bedroom window. the other hurriedly inquired what the noise was all about.
 Why" replied the outside one. "one of your windows is wide open
 (Which one?"
 Why, the one you have your head through" chuckled the other. as he went away satisfied with the success of his plot--illustrated Bits.
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Dan'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 Jackson Drug Co.,. s Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
A Stitch in Time

Will save nine. So will a bottle Of Ballard's Horehound syrup always kept on hand save many spell Of sickness. A sure cure for coughs, colds. bronchitis and whooping cough Mrs. S-- Hot springs, Ark, writes: al ka p a bottle of Ballards Horehound syrup in my medicine chest, and thank my forethonght mary times. It has prevented many spells of sickness" For sale by Jack son Drug Co.
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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, Gil- bertsvile, N. r., 'is Dr. Kings New Discovery. 1t has proved to be an in fallible cure for coughs and colds, mak- ing short work of the worst of them. We always keep bottle in the house. 1 believe it to be the most valuable pre- scription known for Lung and Throat diseases. Guaranteed to never dis appoint the taker by Jackson Drug Co. Price Soc and $l00. Trial bottle free
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Rest and oIeep.

Few escape those miseries of winter
 "a bad cold. a 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.
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Don't Put Off

Until tomorrow what you can do today. If you are suff faring from a torpid livel pr constipation, don't wait until to- morrow to get help. Buy bottle oi Heroine and get that liver, working right. Pfomptness about health saves many sick spells. Mrs. Ida Gresham, Point, Texas, writes: l used Herb inc in my family for SIX years. anc find it does all it claims to do. For sale by Jackson Drug Go.
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TIMBER LAND ACT, JUNE }, 1878.
 Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior United States

Uepaftmeht or the IhtefIuf Untled 5thtes Lana Office.
 Camden Ark, Dec. F, 1907. Notice is hereby given that
 ROBERT A. TOMLlNSON of Mena, County of Polk, State of Arkansas. has applied to purchase, under the act of tongress of June 3, 1878, as extended by act Of August 4 1892 the Stz N. WIZ, section Il that the land sought Is more valuable for it's timber or stone than for agricultural pur- poses and to establish his claim to said land before circuit clerk Of Polk county at Mena, Ark. on the 27th day or February, 1908. He names as his witnesses: William A. Tomiinson, Frank w. Tomlinson, Jacob T. Ark.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the above-described Ia nds are requested to file their claims in this cffice onOr before said 27th day of February, 1908 Dec. 19 H. G Friedman, Register.
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Used Uprights.

Used uprights, many like new, all in fine condition, to close out at one-third to one-half value. We have marked them at $65, $7o, $50, $S5, $90, sl00. Sl15, Slz5, etc.
 Terms cash or payments to suit.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
it Knocks the Itch.

It may not cure all your ills, but it does cure one of the worst. It cures any form of itch ever know n--no mat ter what it's called, where the sensa- lion is ''itch'i it knocks it. Eczema, are cured by one box. It's guaranteed, and it's name is Hunts Cure. For sale by Jackson Drug Co.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department ofInterior, Land Offic ~. ,a. Il.I. ..l. La. .l.l 1aI

ItpII VfIftIII DI IIfItFIUTs IlHiIu VTHttNt
 Camden, Ark, January 22, 1908. Notice is hereby given that
 THOMAS THOMAS Of Meua, Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final fve-year proof in support Of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 27259, made December 5, 1903, for the SE1 SWl4, Section 17, W@ NEX and NEi4 NMl<, section %. Township s., Range 10 w., and that said proof will be made be- fore County Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on March i9, 1908.
 He ames the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiga- ton of, the land, viz:
 Daniel Black, John R. Glover, Joseph Gar land. John Bryan. all of Mena, Ark. Jan %. If. c. Friedheim Register.
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He Struggled Chinese.

Boston, Feb. 13.--James H. Lehne, mann, of Brookline, alleged to have been the head of the band who carried on extensive operations in smuggling Chinese into New England, was sen. tenced in the United States district court Wednesday to four months ip iail
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Ont of Town People

Write, phone or wire Us your CT der. State price you wish to pay and we will select an instrument and ship it to you, and guarantee satisfaction or no sale. We ex- tend the easy payment plan il de- sired.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-20
Player Pianos.

Eighteen player pianos, regular $500, $650. S75O, SSj0 values, to close out at a saving of from S175, S200 to $500 on each.
 Terms cash or payments to suit.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, January 2l, 1908.

Camden, Ark, January 2l, 1908. Notice Is hereby given that
 WILLIAM l.. HOOVER of Mena, Ark has filcd notice Of his intention 10 mako fnal i've year proof in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 2A7s made A pril 6. l90i for the Ei2 SWL, NWA SE4, and SNi4 NElf, Section 9, Township South, Range 3l West, and that said proof will be made before County Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on March l3, 1908. n e names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, and cultivation of, the land. viz:
 William F. Jones' Harry Varley, Mena, Ark, and Robert T. Connally, Phenix liar rison, Rocky Ar&.
 Jan. 30. II. c. FriedheIm, Register.
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Piano Players.

Thirty-six piano players, in- cluding all the latest makes, reg ular S250, to close out at S65, S75, SS5, 800, S110, $125. etc. A liberal supply of music free.
 Terms cash or payments to suit.
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CONTEST NOTICE
CONTEST NOTICE Department of the Interior, United State5 Land office at

 Department of the Interior, United State !
 Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, Jan. 27, 1908. A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by
 JOSEPH E. WYATT contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 25SS2, made Sept. s. 1902, for the SEtx NEl< and NEl4 Sk.4, Sec. F, Twp. 3 E., Ii. Sl w., by Allen R. Hurst, contestee, in which 1t Is alleged that the said Allen, R. Hurst has never resided on the said tract or cultivated 1t as required by law, said pal ties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evi- dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m., on March5, 1908, before Circuit Clerk w. |. Green, at his office in Mena, Polk county, Ark. (and that final hearing will be held at 10 Q clock a. m, on March l8, 1908. be- fole} the Register and Receiver at the United states Land Office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having. in a proper affidavit. filed Jan. P, 1908. set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not he made, 1t Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given bv due and p,ope publlca- ton. H. G. Friedheim. Reafster. Feb. 64w F. l.. Mallory, Receiver.
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Organs.

We have 76 organs in this stock that we are going to close out at prices ranging from S5 up. The average price will be about SIS for the better ones. They must go.
 Terms cash or payments to suit.
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POLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday In January April, July and october. William Martin, President and Lecturer, Rocky, Ark. J. c. Terrell, Secretary-Treasurer, Rocky, Ark A. M. Parker, Organizer, Hatfield, Ark.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior Land Oftice at
 Camden, Ark, January q, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that
 MARVEL n. SMALLWOOD of Mena Ark, has filed notice Of his Intention to make final five year proof In support Of hls claim, viz: Homestead Entry NO.3AS2. made January l9, 1901, for the Fla SE14, section 34, and S& SWlx Section 35, proof win be made before County Clerk Of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on March l2. 1908.
 He na mes the following witnesses to prove his continuous lesidence upon, and cultfya- ton Of the land, viz.
 Cornelius Gentry, Henry !. Sitton, William c. Lemon, Samuei n. Shrewsbury, all Of Mena, Ark.
 Jan. Q. II. G. Friedhein, Register.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. 230. II. z. Fowler, president; T. D. Reid, secre- tary. Meets first and third Fridays of each month at p. m. Mena P. o.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2sL E. K. Griffith, president; J. c. Yell, seer C. tary. Quito F. O.
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BOARD CAMP UNION
FIDELITY UNION

Meets lst, 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights. c. II. Miller, president; A. E. Wear, secretary. Board CampP 0.
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COST OR LESS=-= -=CASH OR PAYMENTS

bere Will be Many Opportunities Save $O0 S25O Piano and $50 Organ Person Needing an Instrument Should
 Read This Carefully and Act Quicky-Se Lasts IS Days
 Only-Get Here Early-0ut-of Town People Should Write or Phone a Once Open Evenings.
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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-todate aud of greatest possible value to the membership.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577. Meets Saturday evening before the ist and 3rd sundays. E, $. Miller, secretary. Hart ly F. o.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i5i A. J. Edwards, president; J. F. Smith, ec- retary. Hartly r. 0.
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ss1. w. F.. Cox, president; ]. F. Bass, secretary Oulto T.. 0.
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WARNINGnRnER

w. A. Fry, Plaintiff vs. B. r. Hendrix, De fendant, in he Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant, B. F. Hendrix is warned tC appear m this court within thirty days, and Fry.
 Jan. p, 1908. w. l. Green.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750. Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 D. m. s. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena. F., 0.
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POTTER uNIoN

BAKERS SCHOOL HOUSE UNION ]. E. Davis. president; T. B. Baker, secre- tary. Granniss F. c.
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Square Pianos.

Just SIX of them, all in good condition. They go at Sl0, Sl5, SIS, S25, etc.
 Terms cash or payments to suit.
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Spread the Good News.

Tell all of your friends about fhis remarkable sale. Get here carly if you want the biggest bar gain in an instrument that will ever be offered you.
 HOLLENBERG MUSIC CO, IIollenberg Bldg. 7th and Main
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LIBERTY UNION NO. 235.

Geo. Wood, president, J. K. Wilcox, secre tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at ? p. m. Bigger, F. 0.
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John l.. Riding president; J. w. wilkins secretary. Nandervoort F. 0.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1543. E. E. Carter, president; k. l.. Dalrymple. secretary.
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RANSOM UNION NO. SIT.

Meets ist and 3rd Saturday nights. I. R. Chambers, president; Prof. w. R. Shinn, sec. retary. Mena, r. O.
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OvERTURF UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Waits, president; Handsford Story secretary. Gfllham F. 0.
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OLIVER CHAPEL uNI

MOUNTAIN FOEK UNION z rom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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IoLlENBERG BUILDING, 7TH AND MAIN, LITTLE ROCK, ARK

If the reader is at all interested \ the purchase of piano or or i Ian, we ask you to read this an- touncement carefully, as it IS of .ttital Importance to you. Ius Early last fall we contracted ss.or our fall and winter stock. Eve bought unusually heavy In |ywnticipation of a large trade. Ihis stock was shipped, or as anuoh of it as we could possibly ...rowd in our ware-rooms and ,tore rooms.
 sa But ''the best laid plans of E.snice and men gang aft aglee. Rarhe period of business depression hat swept over the country af- A ected the piano business and A rade during the late fall and Early winter fell off.
 I so we find ourselves now over ssoaded with stock, top-heavy in .stact, a stock entirely too large ! EEor our needs. Our store is Crowded to the doors with goods. l Our Storage rooms are full, and to make the matter worse. we haye something like 100 pianos Qbonght and paid for at the diff Inherent factories that have not sIbeen Shipped and the factories Hare Insisting on shipment.
 To relieve ourselves of this sit 1 uation we have decided to offer this surplus stock to the people Id of this State at prices that wlll ouicklv move every instrument e.out 0f our store to homes.
 We wiH not only cut out, cut oU all profit, all semblanee cf profit, but on certain lines Of instruments we wiH make a big sacrifice. on cost. V ln nos cases the actual saUing on nprish pianos wiil be SIPS to S25o. On ployer pianos $l5O 10 $500, on piano players SI00 10 $50, and on organs s25 10 $50.
 The Worlds Best Makes.
 At no other store in the South can there be found such grand array of high grade makes as we offer in this sale,' included Tn which is the Kimball, Hallet X Davis, Hollenberg. Knabe, Behr Bros., Fischer, Everett, Chicker- inp. Smith & Barnes, Wing X Son, Mathushek. Hazelton Haines Bros, Royal, Steinway Whitney,, inze, Kingsbury Kroeger, Ivers & Pond, Bush X Gerts, Weber. Nelson and others most of them brand new, a few slightly store worn or used, anC prices accordingly.
 One Price Plain Figures.
 Every instrument, no matter 
 what, will bear large sale tal which will plainly indicate th' rcgular price and the present sal price. No deviation whatever Everybody will have an equa chance at these bargains. w have marked everything at tn cash price, but will extend eas, terms of payment with 6 per cen simple interest.
 Sale Lasts Fifteen Days.
 The sale will be for Is day only, unless all the stock is sol in the meantime. At these GU prices it ought to be grab gamC and every instrument should ' taken the first week.
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 260. Meets list and srd Saturday at 2 p. m. A. c Bruce, n resident, F.. II. Stockton. secretary Hatfield F. 0.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. POT. F. H. Fur, president; J. Nj. Borough Secretary. Meets each ist and 3d Saturday at D. m Egger F. 0.
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EFIVNs
 Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights. s. E. liar ieson, president; j.. II. Pigg, secretary. Mena F. O.
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UNION NO. lea.

]. c. Terrell, president; .. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at 2p. m. Rocky postofiice.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 12s4.
OZARK UNION NO.

Willis Jones, president, Eugene A Der nathy, secretary. Meets first and third Saturdays Big Fork F. 0.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. 2 Lee Evens, president. T. A. DooIey, secre taTy
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T. C. Hill, president, ]. II. Joplin, secretary Meets each Tuesday night. Mena F. 0.
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Meets ist and srd Friday nights. Wiley Dingler, president; Miss Ira Beavers secre- tary. Granniss F. O.
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SALE OF PIANOS, PIANO PLAYERS, ORGANS,
 OF GREATEST MAGNITUDE
Tie HOllenberg Music Company Announces the Most Important Sale Ever Attempted in the hs-
 tory of This State, or the South

7650O Worth of High Grade Instruments, Consisting of lS7 Uprights, Is Grands, IS Player Pianos, 36 Piano Players, and 72 Organs, Will
 be Closed Out at