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The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
BIO FORK BITS.

Mir. Ringlar is able to be up after being confined to his bed for the past week.
 Mir. Fowler lost nice COW last week, and also MT. Putnam. They don't kTow the cause.
 Eugene Abernathy, his brother Oscar, and Elijah Putnam, came Tn last Sunday from Horatio.
 Moses Fried is riding around get ting up a pi .nic to be held at the Aber- nathy school house Saturday, July 9. Mir. Fowler has been over to the Missouri falls looking for some cat tie that have been gone some time. Mrs. Norton is getting over the bruises sustained last week from a fall while picking huckleberries on the mountain.
 Mrs. Roberts and several others living close to her have lost nearly all their chickens. Mrs. Roberts lost twenty one morning. The peo- pie think it is something like Timber neck.
 The literary of this place is get ting along nicely. All it needs is | for the older folks to take a hand and assist the young folks in getting up plays and dialogues. It is a benefit to the neighborhood as well as source of amusement. It helps the young folks in their education and teaches them to speak in public,
 Sweet Peas. Guilford Bates has been very il but is improving slowly.
 Lige Bates, IT,, is very ill but not thought to be in danger.
 Mrs. Howard and sen of Eggel visited at Big Fork Sunday. We have had good rain and the farmers were all glad to see it.
 A large crowd from here attended the big picnic at Lower Big Forl Saturday.
 1 Misses Ida and Bettie Lewis oi Board Camp visited at the Hendri, home here Sunday.
 The Rev. Roger Bates, one of oul most up-to-date citizens, made ; trip to Sevier county last week. H, will visit relatives and friends al and near Gillham for week or so
 Nobody's Darling.
 J. w. Dilbeck's new residence here is completed and he expects to move in soon.
 Walter Bates marketed Elberts peaches ill Mena last week, receiv ing handsome price. D. c. Lewis expects to buy hay press with a capacity of 600 bale' per day. This is a good step. We should put up more hay instead oi going to town for it.
 There will be a debate at thu meeting of the Literary Club Satur day night on Which Deserves tn, Greatest Honor, George Washing ton or Christopher Columbus?" Arrangements are being made fol picnic Saturday, July 9, at which the candidates are expected to be present and discuss the issues.
 The Old Man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
FINE EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT.
Prof. Earle Writes Interestingly of the
 Best School in Polk County.

Prof. James B. Earle, who last spring accepted a position as guard in the National Forestry service, has returned to his old position as principal of the Acorn public Schools.
 He writes The Star as follows
 Acorn, Ark, July 2l.
 The Acorn school opened yesterday with B pupils and many more yet to come. We have three teachers, name ly: Florence Thompson and Maude Owens, Miss Thompson being assist ant principal. There are several boarding pupils, one of whom is from Oklahoma and one from Scott county The large American flag, Sxl6 feet, will be raised this week, and the bases ball ground for the boys will be put in fine shape. The management has secured several eroquet sets and the grounds for the girls will be laid of to croquet and tennis courts.
 The Acorn school is the best equip ped school in Polk county. We have complete set of roller maps, globes, manikins, charts, two unabridged dictionaries with stands and one room devoted to library alone. We teach through the tenth grade studies and will have our first graduates this year, two in number.
 The Acorn people appreciate good school and are opening their homes to the new pupils who wish to board and give them everything connected with our school due consideration. The faculty proposes a lecture course for the summer and on such occasions we will secure the best talent In the county and state.
 To express 1t tersely, we are not at the top, but we are climbing.
 James B. Earle, Principal.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained m the decretal order Of the Chancery Couii Qi Polk county, made and entered on the Hih day Of June 1908 in a certain cause No. 5l4h then pending therein between John IT. Ham, ilton, w. NJ. Pipkin and IT.. Hollar, Board ol Improvement, for Improvement Dstnu Arkansas, compiainants, and Unknown owners Of Certain Lots in Mena, Arkansss defendants the undersigned, as Commsslon- CT of said Court, will offer for sale at puphe. yendue 10 the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance Of the County Court Houss fin which said Court Is held, In the Counv " Polk, within the hours prescribed hy iaWio Judicial sales. on Tuesday, the lsth day VI August, 1908, the following described rear estate fo-Wff.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
County Convention of Farmers Union

There was a very interesting session of the Polk County Far mers Union held with the Holly Grove union near Grannis We'd nesday, July Is. There was a good representation from nearly all the local unions and consider able interest manifested. Some unions are making a healthy and steady growth. This was our annual meeting for the election of officers and a good selection was made. A. l.. Durham of Dallas is our new president, K. l.. Dal. rymple of Holly Grove, secretary and W. E. Murray was elected representative to the state con yeution. The next session vii
 be held with Fidelity Union neal Jansen. XXX
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
ItemSOf Interest
 Gathered by The Stars Correspondents
DOTS FRo1 DALLAS.

Levi Joplin and family leave Thursday for Oklahoma.
 The summer term of school opened here Monday with very large attetdance.
 The Rev. w. E. Justice did not preach Sunday on account of the rain.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Notice to Teachers.

All school teachers located in the western part of Polk county, are requested to meet at the Rocky school house on the fourth Sat urday in July for the purpose ot organizing a local teachers asso- citation. Respectfully,
 ]. C. Terrell.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

babies HerrIn, Youman and Bryant.
 Mir. Lockhart and family after having marketed their peach crop, returned to thelr home m Smith vile, Tex, Monday afternoon.
 NJ. E. D. NJ.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
MARNING ORDER.

Frank N. Cockrill. plaintiff, vs ,s Ma,y Cockrill, defendant--In the Polk Ihah0'' Court. .A
 Tho defendant, Mary Cockrill, IS Waalnvss anys to appear In this Court within thllH ,o,,e and answer the complaint ot the pia,n''"' Frank N. Cockril. w. l. uietnip
 July IS, 1908. te'"'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Picnic August i.

There will be picnic at Holly Springs Saturday, August l.. Every b ody, including the candi- dates, invited to attend. Come and bring plenty of dinner.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Notice To All Singing People.

The Polk county musical con- ventiou will meet in the Baptist church at Board Camp Friday night S:30 o'clock. Everybody, especially the singers, are reques- ted to be there. Convention will hold over until Sunday evening.
 J. H. Naler.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Mrs. Polly Wilcoxen, who has been visiting relatives at Texeo' N. M., passed through Mena Tuesday afternoon enroute to her home at Mountain Fork.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

lack Butler and Jaber Whit worth of Ink, left on the early train Wednesday for visit witE relatives at A berdeen, Tex.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
FOOD AND WAGES I|
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES GIVEN OUT IN A BUREAU os s''
 LABOR STATEMENT
THE YEARS 1906 AND 1907 COMPARE

Both Wages and Food Were pi..
 in 1907--lncrease in Price <, s's Much More Than Increase in w.
 The Hours of Labor W.r. Somewhat Shorter.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

in the City of Mena. Polk County, Arkansas
 Terms of sale: Cash. ,.t,
 Given under my hand this 2Ist day ofJnly' 1908. w | Gfeen, 3iw4t Commissioner in Chaheeis'
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

G. H. Cox returned Thursday afternoon from business trip ol several days at Womble.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

w. H. McMillan and wife oi Hartley, were in the city shop ping Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Mrs. J. E. Hobson and daugh- ter of Janssen, spent Monday afternoon in Mena shopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

K. NJ. Berry of Illinois, who has been in the city several days, Tuesday purchased through J. l.. Horner the E. Williams farm near Rocky. MT. Berry expects to move with his family on the farm in the near future.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

and Mrs. Henry Anderson, who reside two miles north ot town.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
Shingles For Sale

At M K. Penninger's store, Nuuley, Ark, 30 At
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
News Notes and Personals

J. F. Smith of Hartley, was in the city on business Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Attorney s. A. Downs of Bos- we'll, Ok, is here on visit of several days with his family.
 Rex Wood of Egger, passed through Mena Tuesday en route to Maud, Ok, for visit with relatives.
 II K. Hendricks left Tuesday afternoon for a visit with the family ot his son, J. B. Hendricks at Board Camp.
 J. E. Jacobs, one of Polk coun- tvs oldest residents, was up from Grannis Wednesday on business at the court house.
 Miss Donie Hawthorn returned home Thursday afternoon from a visit of several weeks with rela- lives at Black Springs.
 Mrs. w. G. Wilson and children arrived Sunday from Black Springs for visit at the home ot MT. ank Mrs. w. K. Cox. K. L. Edwards of Quito passed throug h. .Mena Friday morning en route home from visit with relatives at Panama, Ok. Captain J. G. Bell of Jansen, one of the county's oldest ana highly respected citizens, was Ill the city on business Friday. l E. U. Mcbride Thursday sold his fruit stand on South Mena street to John Beavers, who took charge of the business at once. 1 Benson Bates and T. J. Ed wards, two prominent citizens of the Big Fork neigh borhood, were in the city on business Friday.
 The Rev. B. M. Green of Maud, | Ok came in last week and spent a day visiting the family ot his nephews, w. 1. and H. J. Green. | Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Copelin returned home Friday from a visit of several days with MT. and Mrs. c. A. Stuart at Kings | Spur.
 General k. G. Shaver left this week for Nashville, Howard county, where he will spend sev- eral days looking after legal matters.
 | Aaron Clifford of Mountain Fork, cane in Friday after noon for visit of several days at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Jesse Moseley.
 | J. H. Hughes and family, who have been visiting al the home of Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Hughes, left Saturday for their home in White county.
 l Mir. and Mrs. Joe Vaught of Stigler, Ok, came in last week for visit of several weeks with relatives at this place and other points in the county.
 i Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Rowton came in Thursday afternoon from Black Springs for a visit with the families of w. w. Rowton aud J. M. Hawthorn.
 Mrs. G. F. Guest, who has been here on a visit of several days with her daughter, Mrs. S. s Goodner, left Wednesday for her home at Moriarty, N. M. | hioN VI di L'OhPhuSN WhO HdS been visiting relatives in Kansas City for the past two weeks, is back at her place with the Loch- ridge Dry Goods Company.
 The Star is indebted to T. Hart for sample of fine Elberta peach. es grown n his orchard just south of town. From IS trees he gath cred l25 bushels this season.
 Mrs. II. Bouchell. who lives about a mile northeast of Mena, has sent 10 The Star a half dozen beautiful Elbertas from 4-year-old trees. The flavor was just right.
 Miss Louie Goddard, daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. Peter God dard ot Acorn, returned this week from visit of aboui uine months with her brother, w. A. Goddard, at Los Animas, Cal.
 Will Cole of Potter, was in the city last Monday. Mir. Cole reports that he has received many
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Attorney s. A. Downs of Bos. we'll, Ok, is here on a visit oi several days with his family.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

The Rev. William Cooksey left Monday morning for Board Camp where he will conduct a protract- cd meeting all this week. lie will return Saturday to hold his regular services at the Baptist church Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

B. w. Daniel, who has lived for more than quarter of a cen tury in western Polk county, has returned from a stay of about Six months in Oklahoma. He reports corn crop very bad and cotton on fair where he has been.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Rocking Chairs from $l.75 to S7 .O0 each al PettY's.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Lincoln Lawrence of Memphis, Tenn, who arrived in Mena sew eral days ago, Monday purchas- ed through the real estate firm of Dennis. Kelly & Stratton, the John Thompson farm located near Dallas. MT. Lawrence will build nice residence upon the property and will move his fami- ly here soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23
NOTICE.

For Hats. Caps, Shoes and Gloves at bed rock prices, call CD Nj. K. Penninger, Nunley, Aik.
 30 4,f
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Roy B. Lundy and family of Page, Ok, and Mrs. B. F. Start, of Gravely, Ark, mother Of Dr. w. P. Parks, spent Saturday night and Sunday in the city visiting at the home Mr. and Mrs. Elmer ]. Luudy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Rex Wood of Egger, passed through Mena Tuesday en route to Maud, Ok, for visit with relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Dr. P. K. Watkins reports the arrival of baby girl Friday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs, Oscar Brown, five miles east of town, also the arrival of baby girl Monday morning 10 Mr.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Miss Mary Donohue, who has been visiting relatives in Kansas City for the past two weeks, is back at her place with the Loch- ridge Dry Goods Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

J. E. Jacobs, one of Polk coun- tvs oldest residents, was up from Grannis Wednesday on business at the court house.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

TX. Hendricks left Tuesday afternoon for a visit with the family ot his son, ]. B. Hendricks at Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Miss Donie Hawthorn returned home Thursday afternoon from a visit of several weeks with rela- lives at Black Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

The Star is indebted to T. Hart for sample of fine Elberta peach. es grown m his orchard just south of town. From IS trees he gath cred l25 bushels this season.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Mrs. G. F. Guest, who has been here on a visit of several days with her daughter, Mrs. s. $ Goodner, left Wednesday for her home at Moriarty, N. M.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Will Cole of Potter, was in the city last Monday. MT. Cole reports that he has received many inquiries during the past few days from parties in Texas and Oklahoma, who desire to locate in this county.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Captain J. G. Bell of Janssen, one of the county's oldest ana highly respected citizens. was III the city on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-07-23

Mrs. w. G. Wilson and children arrived Sunday from Black Springs for a visit at the home ot MT. ank Mrs. w. K. Cox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06
OVATION FOR GIBBONS.
Relatives and Churhmen Cordial,
Greet Cardinal at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. February 6.-Cardinal
Gibbons reached New Orleans yesterday
for a two weeks visit to his brother. John
T. Gibbons. He was given a reception
at the depot that proved veritable ova-
ton. 1t mas been his custom for years
to spend Al couple of weeks In February
in New Orleans for rest and quiet. The
station " as crowded with both churchmen
and laymen. including Archbishop Benk
and many noted Catholics.
Hundreds of persons formed a lane
through which he walked from the train
shed to the Gibbons carriage. A private
altar ard chapel have been erected at the
Gibbons home. where the cardinal may
perform religious rites daily without GO
ing to Il church. DIR. w. A. Fletcher, rec
tor of the Baltimore cathedral: Archbishop
Blenk. Mgr Lavelle and Father Jean
Mard, Archbishops Blenk's secretary,
babe the cardinal welcome to the city.
Four OF his nephews were at the station
to receive Cardinal Gibbons. They were
Thomas j. Stanton. George Swarbrick,
John T. Gibbons. jr., and p. f. Burke.
Speaking of Cardinal Gibbons visit,
Archbishop Blenk said 1t was with great
Joy that Catholics OF New Orleans would
welcome the cardinals coming and that
his sojourn was looked forward to with
gladness The archbishop commented on
the splendid health that Cardinal Gibbons
enjoys. His eminence was seventy four
years old last July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06
CHAPTER Iv-Continued.

How is he. doctor?" asked Hartley,
anxious.
The doc didn't answer for a minute or
so: he was bending over the boy, spong-
ing and swabbing like all possessed. Poor
little chap; he looked white and pitiful
enough. stretched out there amongst that
crowd of strangers and not a soul OF his
own folk around to look out for him. And
he was such a gritty little mite. looked
at him: chalk white he was and still
with his eyes shut and his breath coming
kind of short and jerky. And-well. my
breath got jerky. too.
How is hep says Hartley again.
Just as he said 1t the boy istirs and
begins to breathe more regular. The
doctor seemed to feel better.
He'll come round all right now" says
the doc. Twas the kick that knocked
him out. The pig got the worst OF 1T and
that saved him. There are no bones
to death afterward II 1t hadn't been for
you. sir Better let me fix up that cut" y
But the twin shook his head kind OF
impatient. "'Tend to the boy" he says
So the doctor went on with his spong1ng
and swabbing and pretty soon the young
ster opens his eyes.
did get him." says he.
whats that?" asked the doc. STOPPING
over.
Did I get the pis' Is the flyer comm
Well. you'd ought to have heard the
crowd laugh. Somebody sings out,
Three cheers for the kid" and they give
'em with whoop.
the youngster. setting up and looking
around. dizzy like. law. cut 1t QUIT! ne
says, when they begun to hOller some
more. Did get the pig?''
You bet you did," says the doctor.
laughing. You're spunky little rooster.
Whose boy are you, anyway. Belong In
Eastwich?"
9Naw." says the little Teller. like he
was plumb disguised. "N'York."
Hartley smiled. "A brother outcast,"
says he. looking up at me.
Maj. Phinney had been showing through
the crowd and now he was in the front
rank where. so they tell me. he used to
be in war time-after the fighting was
over
Hes one of them fresh air boys" says
the major, putting. but pompous. There's
a summer school Of 'em been started just
outside the town here. Couple OF New
York women brought the tribe down last
week. This ones one"
Little red head turned to Hartley.
Say" says he. don't you tell her.y
TELL who?" says Martin.
1.-THE teacher. Miss Agony
Miss which?''
And just then here comes Issa char, his
cutaway hanging graceful and orna-
mental from the collar. and plotting
mighty pretty and stylish young woman
to the front. She breaks loose from him
and runs forard and flops down on her
knees.
why. Dennisi Why, Dennis!" she
says. How could you run away and be-
have like this? Are you hurt? Is he"
She looks up at Hartley as she begins
to ask the last question. And he was
staring at her as white as a sheet Of
paper.
"Why. Agnes!' he says. And she went
white, too, and then red. "Oh!" says
she. And then ''Oh!" again. "Oh. Mar
TIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06
BOOKED FOR RETURN.
Relatives and Churchmen Cordially
Will Renominate Representatives.

PHILADELPHIA, February 6-Phila-
delphia's six members Of the House in
Congress will be renominated at the April
primaries. according to an announcement
made yesterday by the republican leaders.
81 far as the leaders are advised all six
members aspire to succeed themselves.
There was some talk recently that Rep
resentative Henry II. Bingham. the
FATHER of the House." might encounter
opposition for reelection In the first con-
Eressional district. According to the re-
publican leaders. however, his renomina-
ton IL assured.
The six representatives nominated on
the republican ticket are the following:
First district, Henry H. Bingham; second,
Joel Cook: third. ]. Hampton Moore;
fourth. Reuben o. Moon: fifth. w. w
Foulkrod: sixth, George D. McCreary.
1t is chiefly because Representative
Bingham plans to be a candidate for re-
nomination that his name will not be
entered as a candidate for national dele
gate. Congressional candidates and ma.
tiofal delegates will be chosen at the
saiue primaries. April II. Representative
Binghams district comprises the first,
seventh. twenty-sixth. thirtieth, thirty
sixth and thirty-ninth wards. OF these
wards all but the seventh are controlled
by the Wares. The seventh Is the home
ward Of Israel w. Durham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06

N.ohr). Daisies" tHAwley) and IT Can't
Help Loving Thee" Miss Saliie Mason
was the accompanist. besides contributing
several piano numbers. among them 'Fru-
lingsrauschen' (Sinding). Scarf Dance"
(Chaminade) and the Pilgrims Chorus
from 'Tannhauser."
At the meeting of the League Of the Sa-
cred Heart at st. Matthews Catholic
Church this evening an attractive fea-
ture of the musical program will be an
lave Maria by Marco which will DO
sung by a quartet consisting Of Miss Edna.
Sheehy. soprano: Miss Carrie Manning.
contralto: Mr.. p. II. O'Farrell, tenor. and
Mr.. ]. N. Myers. basso. with Miss Jennie
Glennan at the organ.
An entertainment will be given at the
Methodist Home February 10 by Mrs.
Gawler. Mrs. Byram. Mr.. Charles Myers.
Mr.. Roland Roderick and Mr.. Charlie.
magne Koehler.
The rehearsals OF "Fatinitza" by tho
pupils of the Ogden-Crane School of Opera
are being held at Gonzaga Hall under the
direction of Mr.: Charlemagne koehler and
Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee. The chorus
now numbers fifty voices and Mrs. Mckee
expects to enlarge II still more. The pro-
duction will be given at the Belasco The
alter. but the dates are still undecided.
The next classical program by the Ma
rine Band Orchestra will be given Feb
ruary 10. 1t will be for the benefit of tho
monument fund for American soldiers
who died during the Cuban war. and will
be under the management of Mrs. Capron.
A pleasing musical was given Tuesday
evening last by Mrs. William 4. Andrews
at her spacious home on Fairmont street.
Columbia Heights. In honor OF her house
guest, Mrs George r. Tobey of Lincoln.
Neb. Mrs. Tobey rendered In a most
charming manner "Elizabeth's Prayer"
(Waguer). Here and There" tWinch).
Just for Today" tJane Aboto and Hold
Thou My Hand tBriggs). AS encores
she rendered "AIl Through the Night"
Welsh air Porter: 20 Dry Those Tears
del Riegol TELL Her I Love Her So"
Ode Faye) and the Lullaby. tKate Van
nah). Mrs. Tobey has a deep, sympa-
thet!c contralto voice. and her singing on
this occasion was greatly admired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-06

The inspectors Of the health departing nt
have discovered three additional cases Of
smallpox in the southwest section of the
city. All of the victims were adult COL
ored persons, and have been taken to the
District smallpox hospital These make
a total Of thirty-two cases OF smallpox In
that part of the city In the past fve
weeks. None Of these cases has resulted
fatally.
The cases last recorded were: Carey
Johnson. thirty-one years old. and An
ME Moore. twenty-eight years old. OF
113 X street southwest and Robert
Houchins. thirty-three years old. of Els
discovered by the authorities. II IL said,
until ne had practically recovered from
the disease. He will be released In .
few days.