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The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
MT. FORK NEWS.

Felix Young is on the sick list this week.
 Will Kind will move to Okla homa in few days.
 D. A. Stone will move to Okla homa in short time.
 We are having some frost and the people are digging their sweet potatoes.
 Mrs. Alice Craddock of Okla homa has come ln on a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. Cor don.
 The people are about ready to eat hot biscuit and molasses this winter. The cane is about made up.
 Rev. James Reading and two sons, Martin and Frank, have re- turned from Ouachita and report good time; also the wedding oi Mack Barber and Miss Lizzie Widener last Sunday.
 Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

She was accompanied home by her brothers, Henry and William Daniel
 Miss Lizzie Grinder, after spend ing the summer with her sister, Mrs. M. C. Daniel, returned to her home at Cove Saturday.
 John Mcbride returned to his home at Ashdown Saturday after spending a few days with his uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Lott Banks.
 The wedding bells are ringing again. A. Marlow and Miss Mary Broock were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Fridsy; also MT. Smith and Miss Viola Banks were united in marriage last Tues day at the home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. Lott Banks. Ye writer joins with the many friends of both couples in wishing them much success in life. We hope the the wedding bells will continue to ring.
 There was quite an excitement in town Saturday evening when some one noticed the gin of Dave Eng land was on fire. It was supposed to have caught from a spark as the gin had closed down for dinner. No serious damage was done, but it was thought for awhile couldn't be stopped. but by help of the citizens it was put out and the gin went ahead ginning cotton.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Obituary.

Mrs. Roma Green, wife of D l.. Green and daughter of Bro and Sister Thomas Davis, died ir Hatfield, Ark. Sept. 9th, 1908 in the full triumph of the Chris tiau faith.
 She was born Jan. 24th, 1887 and joined the M. E. Church, South, in her fourteenth year, Roma, as all her friends lovingl V called her, was a fine Christi ar character. She had no enemies. but counted her loving friends by the hundreds, as the large con- course of people who attended her funeral testified. She was sweet spirited and self-sacrihcing. and those who knew her best loved her most. Not only will her be. reaved husband and kindred miss 1er sorely, but also her church, of which she was the faithful and ethcIent orgauist. Her last words were about her beautiful home in Heaven. May her bereaved hus. band and all those who loved her hnd also a mansion in her Fath. CTS House.
 Her pastor,
 J. A. BAKER.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
EXECUTION SALE.

Notice is hereby given that I vii sell on the 10th day of Noyemha,. 1908, between the hours of nine o'clocL in the forenoon and three o'clock ir the afternoon, at the southeast door of the court house in the city of Mena Polk county, Arkansas, publicly to the highest bidder, on credit of thrae months. the following described lands in Polk county, Arkansas, towit.
 Lots 9 and 10, in Block 27, of the original townsite of Mena.
 The purchaser will be required to give a note at three months, with an. proved security, with interest at sfv per cent per annum from date of sale and a lien will be retained on the land for payment of said note.
 This sale is for the purpose of satis- lying an execution issued by W Green, circuit clerk of Polk county to satisfy q Judgment of $lS3 90 debt and s3.S5 costs rendered by $ II. Smlth n justice of the peace for Polk count, in case wherein Graham Paper Co,o, pany was plaintiff and Fl. F Robsa and May l.. England were defendants and for costs of this execution and sale, a transcript of said judgment baD- ing been filed in the office of inc eirc,,;, clerk and recorder for Polk conntv ''
 Given under my hand this Octoha. l6, 1908. Nsooer
 J. w. Cunningham. Sbar;g
 !. IT, bratcheri Deputy Sheriff
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
COVE CATCHES.

o. B. Colley of Rust, was in Cove Monday on business.
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Stump Miller, Sunday night, girl. Miss Fret" Henderson of Hat field, was a Cove visitor Monday. Riley Dunagan, who has been seriously i'll, is reported some better.
 w. B. Barton made business trip to Fort Smith Friday, return ing Sunday.
 Cove is behind with it's cores pondence, but will be "Johney on the spot" from now on.
 Mrs. Bob Green sold out the Home Hotel to her mother, Mrs. Mcdonald. They are going on farm near Hatfield.
 Bob Green resigned his posi- tion as machinestfo the Cove Lumber Company Saturday and H. L. Sandlin accepted the position.
 O, .B. Witherspoon and wife, were Janssen visitors Sunday night, and Mrs. Witherspoon will visit relatives around that place for few days.
 Hi Xxi
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
GRANNIS GRAINS.

A. s. Aston went north Mon. day, Hatfield being his destina- tiou.
 Alexander, the picture man, was in Grannis the first of the week.
 Mrs. Dr. Houston, came in Sat urday, to be with the doctor a few days.
 Miss Ollie Moor spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week with friends in Hatfield.
 Miss Willie Mosley left Mon- day evening for Mena 10 accept position in Lochridge's store.
 George Winters, who for some time has been staying at Kansas City, is making a visit with home folks.
 Mir, Malon Wolf, who has been improving his homestead, now has his house ready for his fam fly, and moved Wednesday.
 The windows having come for the Baptist church. the building will soon be completed, and the Baptist people will be in their new home.
 Fuller Overturf aud Miss Lot tie Fraschuer were united in mar riage at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. r. z. Freq. scher, on the llth. Quite a num- Der of Grannis people attended the marriage, and report having enjoyed d splendid dinner. Some ot the guests from Granuis were: Senator and Mrs. Logan and son Roy, Miss Nancy Gregg and Mrs. Ramsey, and Mir. and Mrs. o. l. Gregg. The ceremony was per- formed by Mir Gregg.
 The County Sunday School was held in Grannis on the 9th and 7th. Ou account of it not being we'll advertised, | the attendance was small. all | though the interest manifested | was great, and the people of this place feel greatly benefited. In order 10 strengthen the Sunday
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Mrs. E. Cagle is on the sick list.
 The Rev. Bedding preached al Midway Sunday.
 George Harrison was baptized Sunday morning. G. A. White has purchased H, w. Crows farm. Mrs. Julia Smallwood visited at Janssen last week. Robert Crow has sold his farm to Buck Standridge. Grandma Kenuett visited Mrs. Etta Wilcox Monday.
 Ali White has sold his farm to Tom and John Piles.
 Fred Strickland made a busi- ness trip to Iuk Monday. Dr. Sanford is building a barn on his place at Board Camp.
 Mark Riggin has accepted a position with Jesse Reece ct Mena.
 Cozy Bain returned Monday from a business trip 10 Hot Springs.
 Mrs. s. A. Elm bry has been stay ing at Mena with her daughter, Mrs. Randolph.
 The Rev. Charles Burnett filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Sunday.
 Belle.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
RED BIRD NOTES.

Geo. Ferguson was observed going back west Monday.
 Mrs. Quinn, wife of the late Ed Quinn has moved to Oklahoma. An effort IS being made to effect change in our mail ser. vice.
 Remember there will be divine services at Sulhpur Springs next Sunday.
 Mir. Myres has gone to Texas, where we understand he will make his home.
 Arch Beck of Black Springs visited his father of Slatington, Saturday night.
 H. c. Ferguson is thinking of purchasing printing press and doing job work for the public.
 Ali Burge and family of Helen. spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Burge's mother, Mrs. Myres. Mrs. +. J. Henley returned Friday from Black Springs W here she has been at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Burton, who died Thursday.
 Mrs. Franks died very suddenly of bronchitis Friday. Her hus- band left few days ago to hunt employment, and his whereabouts were unknown, he could not be notified of her death.
 Pas Bad Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
WIckES wAvELETS.

Health is very good at this writing
 Will Darwin is building a new room to his house.
 The Rev. Dr. Rollins preached a short discourse to small audience Sunday.
 Jimmie Baker, who has been sick for some time, was able to be in town last Saturday.
 Will Darwin was stepping high in town Saturday, he is the proud fath- CT of a bouncing boy who arrived Friday night.
 Mrs. J. T. Denpscv. after spend ing last week with relatives at this place, returned to Cove Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
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POTTER PERSONALS

c. C. Cole left Sunday for 3 visit with friends a few days ir Oklahoma.
 Bro. Baker IS to begin a pro tracted meeting here Sunday, October Is.
 Uncle Frank Beavers filled his regular appointment here Sun day at the school house.
 Ora Moore of Oklahoma, is visiting friends a1d relatives here this week.
 Mrs. Alfred Murphy left for Texarkana last week, where she will take treatment for a while. l.. H. Keener brought his son, Gaylord, in from Oklahoma Sum- day, quite sick. He IS improv- ing nicely now.
 Grandpa and Grandma Brun- son have moved to Joe Smiths where they will make their fu- ture home.
 Cor.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
OLIVER CHAPEL. CHIPS.

$. M. Imoe has begun to paint his residence.
 Mrs. Perry of Two Mile, visited her mother last week.
 Miss Mae Imoe is visiting her sister, at Two Mile.
 J. A. Henderson preached at the Chapel last Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joplin have re- turned to their home at Dallas. Miss Cora Edmonds spent Sun- day with Miss Lula White near Mena.
 Rev. Lacy will preach at the Chapel next Saturday night and Sunday.
 Miss Della Tubbs spent Satur- day night and Sunday with home folks.
 Miss Laura Sexton of Mena, attended church at the Chapel Sunday.
 Nobody's Sweetheart.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

school workers all over the coun- ty, the meeting was adjourned to meet again in Mena, beginning on the 20th and lasting until the 22nd of November.
 The ladies of the w. c. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Ollie Gregg, Elberta Hotel, on Thursday, the 22nd, at 2 p. ID All the members are urged to be in attendance, as there IS busi- ness to be transacted.
 NJ. E. D. NJ.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Discussing Important Subjects.

The r. E. X C. U. Of A., locat. ed at this place, is doing nicely, Although we have small attend ance, we have a fine time. We met October 3rd and had a very fine subject to discuss, as follows;
 (Which Is the Most Profitable to Raise in This Country, Cotton or Peas?"
 We had some very fine talks ou this subject.
 We wish to see all members of this union present next meeting night, as we have another very interesting subject to discuss, as follows:
 (Which Is the Most Valuable to the Land, the Raising of Oats or of Wheat?"
 We welcome and appreciate all visitors. Lightfoot Harry.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
Farm for Sale

200 acres of good upland, good oak and pine timber Some inn provemeuis, 4 mile from Acorn on Kausas City Southern railroad. close to good school and church Will sell at bargain and take a wagon and team. 1 also have a house and } lots 5 blocks from depot. Will sell at bargain and take a wagon and team in deal. Address G. F. Bickle.
 lSS 6t 42 3t Mena, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Constipation is the rock that wrecks many lives; it poisous the very life blood. Regularity can be established through the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. It is mildly cathartic and strengthens the stomach, liver and kidneys. w. C. Vandivey, special agent,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Everybody come to the literary society at the Heath school house Saturday night and be well en- tertained.
 F. w. Lewis will start his saw mill to running in few days and will run 1t to its fullest capacity during the next few months.
 Guilford Bates was observed going an eastern course last week. We supposed he would make the Spear home of Slating- ton his headquarters.
 Say, Mir. Road Overseer, we would be very glad il you would do some work on the road from the E. B. Bates place to Boggy Springs as this road has not been worked iu two years, and yet we boast of our great road system We'll, the system is all right if we had the right parties for over seers. The law requires that all firstclass roads shall be worked first,
 Fred Fearnot.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

with his family will make this city their home. MT. Smith is sufferer from rheumatism and comes here with the hopes of benehting his health.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
News Notes and Personals

NSt VI obNos field, was Tn the city on business Tuesday.
 J. A. Harkey and daughter. Miss Allie, of Hatton spent tiday in Mena shopping.
 Messrs. Dilbeck and Robertson, merchants of Board Camp, were in the city last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Davis left Thursday afternoon for visit with relatives at Okmulgee, Ok.
 John Steele of Womble spent Friday night in the city, return ing houe Saturday morning.
 Mrs. w. w. Rowton and two children lett ast Friday for a visit with relatives at Black Springs.
 w. M. Edwards, a successful farmer of the Red Bird neighbor- hood, was transacting business in Mena Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. w. J. Dunman left Monday tor a visit with their son, Dr. c. P. Dunnan, at Womble.
 Ed Mawhenny, who operates saw mill near Page, Ok, was transacting business in Mena Saturday.
 B. c. Davis of Wickes, the newly appointed supervisor of the county roads, was in the city on business Friday.
 Mrs. John H. Thornton left Monday afternoon for visit of several days with relatives at Fort Smith.
 Miss Frankie Nichols of Shady, has accepted position as sales lady at the store of W. w. Town send, on South Mena street.
 ,. 1. Wood and family, left Saturday afternoon for visit with relatives at Waters, Montgomery county.
 Clyde Cunningham left Satur- day night for Hot Springs 10 attend the State Fair, which opened Monday morning.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Milham spent Saturday night and Sum- day with Mir. Millham's mother, Mrs. Sarah Fuller, at Dallas.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Johnson and Marcus Johnson of Hatfield, spent Monday in Mena, the guests of Mir. and Mrs. L. A. Johnson.
 Mrs. C. w. Copelin returned Sunday afternoon from a visit of several days with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stuart at Kings Spur.
 Miss Willie Moseley came Up from her home at Grams Mon- day afternoon to accept a posi- tiou with the Lochridge Dry Goods Company.
 J. B. Pope left last Thursday | for Heavener, Ok, where he goes to accept position with the mercantile establishment of J. K. l Olive.
 H. NJ. and c. l.. Stell of De- light, Pike County, are here on visit, the guests of their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Dickson.
 Mrs. Louise Wimberly of Hugo, Ok. arrived Saturday night for a visit of several weeks with her parents Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Pipkin.
 Miss Minnie Killian, after be- ing off several weeks on account ot sickness, has resumed Ter duties with at the Lochridge Dry Goods Company.
 w. H. Keith, who recently moved here with his family from Franklin caunty, Tex, is open. lug up grocery and feed store store in the w. w. Townsend ou South Mena Street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tim Chapman, formerly of this place, but who for the past year have been making their home at Stilwell, Ok., arrived Tuesday and will again make their home in [ Mena. Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Baker of 10 Manle aveuua arc the nro,a :.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15
BIG FORK BITS.

Health is fine in this locality. Fine weather for the farmers to gather in their crops.
 Charley Moran has returned to his home in Mena.
 Ruth Abernathy made busi- ness trip to Mena last week.
 Mrs. A. K. Laswell spent last Wednesday with Mrs. Hope.
 Messrs. McWilliams and Chap pei made trip one day last week to the falls, hunting.
 Mir. Fritts made trip to Wom- ble last week and moved his son back to Grassy Valley.
 Evor Riugler succeeds Eugene Abernathy as secretary and treas urer in the F. E. & c. U. of A. In the last two weeks there has been two hocks of hawks of a hundred or more in a flock. Jim Abernathy has several hang ing on hls fence which he killed. Henry Legate, wife and two some; Charley Board, wife and son; Dan Watkins, wife and little son !; and Mrs. A. R. Laswell spent last week at the Missouri falls on a hunting trip. They had fine time.
 Sweet Peas
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Sim Lawrence of Shady, was marketing cotton in Mend We'd nesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Parties up from Rust Tuesday afternoon report the death of the baby of w. D. Allen. which oc- cured yesterday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

HEB. Lilies is making slaves on his place this week.
 Eugene Abernathy and wife of Black Springs were the guests of A. F. Abernathy Saturday.
 Marion Lewis of Board Camp and M. c. Edwards of this place took nerd of beef cattle to Hot Springs last week.
 The meeting of the Missionary Baptists here Sunday was very successful. Eight were baptized by the Rev. Elijah Abe.
 Mir. Simpson, father to Dr. l.. A. Simpson, has been visiting his son here for some time and announces that he will locate at Big Fork.
 Mir. Long has his big traction engine here and is setting up his saw mill on the K. J. Abernathy place, where he will soon be mak- ing lumber.
 School districts No. 59 and II have been consolidated. The people are contemplating build ing a new school house and then expect to get up and hustle and give Big Fork school any coun- try could be proud of.
 The Old Man.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

James Smith os Sloan Springs, arrived Thursday afternoon and purchased through the real estate firm of J. II. Naler X Son the John Elzy residence property located on Janssen avenue and
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Mrs. Hattie Bell and Miss Ozit Joplin are visiting with relative: at Bates, Ark, this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Mir. and Mrs. s. w. Hilton of Board Camp, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Ally Duncan.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

L. J. Johnson of Oden, arrived Tuesday for visit with his daughters, Mrs. Tim Chapma n and Miss Jessie Johnson.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Charles Nanny of Jansen, came up Tuesday afternoon for a visit of several days with his friend, T. J. Rosbach, Jr.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

A. Danville. of the Danville. Trumbull Lumber Company of Vomble, arrived Friday after noon and spent Saturday in Mena, leaving on No. 4 that afternoon on business trip of several days to Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Miss Frankie Nichols of Shady, has accepted position as sales lady at the store of w. w. Town send, on South Mena street.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Mrs. John H. Thornton left Monday afternoon for a visit of several days with relatives at Fort Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

B. c. Davis of Wickes, the newly appointed supervisor of the county roads, was in the city on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

,. I. Wood and family, left Saturday afternoon for a visit with relatives at Waters, Montgomery county.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Ei Mawhenny, who operates a saw mill near Page, Ok, was transacting business in Mena Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

MT. and Mrs. w. J. Dunman left Monday tor a visit with their son, Dr. c. P. Dunnan, at Womble.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

Clyde Cunningham left Satur- day night for Hot Springs 10 attend the State Fair, which opened Monday morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-10-15

w. M. Edwards, a successful farmer of the Red Bird neighbor- hood, was transacting business in Mena Friday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Ne. KoRausr,. Erpsrisres.

Mrs. NJ. Mckinney, Prentiss,
Miss, writes: 81 was confined TO
my bed for three months with kid.
uey and bladder trouble, and was
treated by two physicians but fail
ed to get relief. No human
tongue can tell how l suffered, and
I had given up hope Of ever get
ting we'll until l began taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy. After
taking two bottles l felt like a new
person, and feel it my duty to tell
suffering women what Foley's Kid
uey Remedy did for me. . B. B.
Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

The season for coughs and colds
is now at hand and too much care
cannot be used to protect the chill
dren. a child is much more like
ly to contract dIphtheria or scarlet
lever when he has a cold. The
quicker you cure his cold the less
the risk. Chamberlain cough
remedy is the sole reliance Of many
mothers, and few of those who have
tried it are willing 10 use ans
other. Mrs. F. F. Starcher, Of
Ripley, W. Va, says: Il have
never used anything other than
Chamberlain cough remedy for
my children and it has alawys Civ
en- good satisfaction. This rem
edy contains NO opium or other
narcotic and may be given as con-
hdently to a child as TO an adult.
For sale by H. 7. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
See Crosson for cranberries.

For violins, guitars. mandolins
or banjos, go to Easton, the jew
eler.
The best coal for cook stoves and
range is nut or egg coal. Crouk
has both
Miss Nellie Preble entertai med
on Monday night her former class
mates of the Weiser Institute.
Fascinating Typography. $50 page
illustrated catlog No. 2 free. Wood
ard, Clarke & Co. Portland Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Barnes oi
Colorado father and mother of DR..
N. B. Barnes. arrived in the city
last week and will make their fu-
ture home here.
The case of Phil Harris versus
Faris Kesl Construction company
which has been pending in the Ada
county district court for several
weeks was decided in favor of plain
tiff Harris being given damages
in the sum of $1,000. The case
grew out of the building OF the
Canyon canal OF which Harris was
sub contractor. Finley Monroe
was attorney for plaintiff.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds
that may develop into pneumonia
over night are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, as it
soothes inhamed membranes, heals
the lungs, anu expels the cold
from the system. B. B. Davis
Tons upon tons of barb wire and
woven wire are piled up in Hawkins
warehouse for those who contem-
plate building fences this fall. He
buys in carload lots and can quote
the cheapest prices. Call and get
figures.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Beware Of Frequent Colds,

A succession of colds or a pro
tracted cold is almost certain to en-
in chronic catarrh, from which fed
persons ever wholly recover. Give
every cold the attention it deserves
and you may avoid this disagree
able disease. How can you cure a
cold? Why not try Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy? 1t is highly
recommended. Mrs. NJ. White,
of Butler, Tenn, says: "Several
years ago ] was bothered with my
throat and lungs. Someone told
me of Chamberlain S cough remedy.
began using it and it relieved me
at once. Now my throat and
lungs are sound and we'll. " For sale
by II. T. Davis.