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pnna as I Wltneas.

pole t, like Garrick, made but poor gare ia the witness box. He was
 tied to appear in defense of Bishop Attorbury when that prelate was
 ried fer high treason in the house of ords in 1723. T never could speak n public" he told Spence afterward,
 and I don't believe that, if it was
 et thing, I could give an account of my story to 12 friends together,
 hough ! could tell 1t to any three or
 hem with great deal of pleasure. When was to appear for the bishop # Rochester in his trial, though l had iut t words to say, and that on .lain point thow the bishop spent his .imo when I was with him at Brom- cyl, I nade two or three blunders in t: and that notwithstanding the first ow Of lords (which was all l could <, eel were mostly Of my acquaintance"
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Modest Missionaries.

There are many missionaries whom no board of missions is supporting; many who are not the recognized and salaried agents of any of the churches. Whenever to any home the gospel of life and light Is brought. whoever the messenger may be, missionary serv- Ice has been rendered; and the mis- sionary spirit may be shown as truly by the member of the family who tries to be brave and cheerful under difficulties as by those who carry to China or to India a better code of ethics, higher order of morality. a more elevated standard of precept and practice
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Martin luther's Room.

The chamber of Martin Luther at Wartburg has fallen into state of ruin. Admirers who have visited the Ritterhaus of Voburg, where tho Elector Frederick the Wise offered asylum to the reformer. have allowed their real to exceed their discretion, and, vandal like. have carved their names wfth their pocket knives on the table. and chipped of bits from the bedstead. so that to restore 1t would necessitate making |, anew.
 The same has happened with tho plaster on the wall. and the famous ink stain has disappeared completely. It is high time that measures should be taken to make an end of these scandalous depredations. Jenaer Volksblatt.
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THIS WOMAN 4 STO|C
.pa popsoN OF SPRINGFIELD, MO-. GAVE A PARTY BE-
 FORE HER DEATH.
KNEW SHE WAS TO DIE SOON
Invited Her Friends to Card Party thl Day Before She Was to be Operated Upon-only Woman Lawyer In Greene County.

Springfield, Mo, Dec. 10.-Some- thing of stoicism and philosophy of the ancient Greeks who made feasts and festivals when they knew death was near was illustrated in the calm preparations of Mrs Alma Dodson, whose funeral was held today.
 Mrs. Dodson was the only woman lawyer in Greene county. Social and club work also occupied much of her time. A few days ago Mrs. Dodson was informed by her physician that she must submit to an operation. No secret was made of the fact that the chances for recovery were slight.
 Mrs. Dodson did not resign herself to useless repining. Calmly consld ering wherein her duty lay, she re- membered that she had a large num- Der of social obligations which she had not paid and would remain unsatisfied if the result of the operation was as tho doctor feared. There were also many friends she would not be able to see individually before she went on the operating table.
 Considering these matters, Mrs. Dod. son resolved upon a card psrty and re. ception to which all her friends were invited. The invitations were issued for the day preceding that set for the operation, and the attendance was large.
 Smiling and calm, Mrs. Dodson played the hostess admirably and al. lowed no note of sadness to creep in and disturb the pleasure of her guests When the last caller had said good by Mrs. Dodson went to her room and arranged her personal effects in order Clothing in which she wished to be at. tired in case of her deatn she laid carefully to one side.
 Her tasks finished, she went to hospital for the operation. Death was the result
 Brief funeral services were held here. Members of the Bar assoeia. ton of Springfield attended. as did representatives of various musical and social organizations. The body was taken to Kirksyille, Mo. for burial Harry D. Durst accompanying it as representative of the bar association.
 Mrs. Dodson was Miss Alma Smith of kirksville. in which town she was born and reared. She was graduated from the state normal school and the Conservatory of Music. Her husband, J. E. Dodson. with whom she was as. societed in the practice of law, sur wives her
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Cures Blood, Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood IS impure. thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison. cancer, eating sores. scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and pumps, swell ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin, ulcers, bone pains. catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skIn disease, take Bot anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal. aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta, Ga. B. E. B. IS es pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases. us it cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by w. c. Vandiver.
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Woman in America.

There Is no doubt that the most in- teresting thing to the European who lands on the northern shores of the new world is the American woman that happy. victorious heroine of modern femininism, who has discov- cred how to extract from the new condition of woman all the advant- ages with almost none of the incon- veniences--that being who has known bow to assume masculinity in all that regards independence and liberty of action, and remain feminine in grace, charm and altruism; that American beauty, that American genius whose wonders are seen and felt in all the American and European reviews, whose writers declare her to be en- gagged almost entirely in severe study, in masculine work, sport and sim liar occupations.
 Europe, moreover, is right. The American woman is not only one of the most interesting phenomena of North America, but is also the phe- nomenon of the new world that might have the greatest and gravest effect on the old, shaking on their founda- tions the essential principles of our female instruction and training, over throwing the society of the old contl- nent or continents, with zest, to a greater extent than is realized oR the antique functions of woman in the family and in society Putnam's s Magazine.
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One Part of Msetina.

Did you ever meet an old friend whom you didn't meet?" was the enig ma put up to a Harlemite by a neigh Dor. The Harlemite never did.
 T did this morning. the neighbor explained T was rushing downtown on a subway express. We passed a local, also southbound under some what less speed was hanging to ! strap, and as I gazed into car of the local that was opposite my car | recognized u man 1 had known int mately but had not seen for 15 years He recognized me at the same mo ment and there was Q mutual salute Then my train forged ahead of the other and he was lost to sight.
 You see, met him, yet 1 didn't meet him. ."-~New York Globe.
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Bald Heads.

Thomas, five years old, came faci to face the other day with an uncls he had never seen before. and notice | that this uncle had bald head sur rounded by fringe of hair-such q head as the cartoonists used to draw of David B. Hill This fact, added to the uncles extreme height and thin. ness, excited Tommy's comment.
 Say, mamma" he said, turning to his mother, my new xncle grew up so fast his hair didn't have time to reach the top of his headi"
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Contradictory Evidence.

"Dr. Fan" said the office patient. my name is Griddle. I'm troubled lately with headache, and I'd like to get relief. It can't be from my eyes. for they're all right"
 Let me see, what is your voca' tion?"
 "Tm a baseball umpire"
 gay" rejoined Dr. Fan, are you the man that umpired the game yes serday?"
 "Yes."
 q was there, and I'll tell you right here, MT. Ump--or MT. Griddle. rath. er--that there's something the matter with your eyes!"
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More DanvilIe Proof.

Jacob Schrall, 432 South St., Dan vile, Ill.,. writes: For over eighteen months was sufferer from kidney
 and bladder trouble. During the whole time was treated by several doe tors and tried several different kidney pills. Seven weeks ago 1 commenced taking Foley's Kidney Pills, and am feeling better every day and will be glad to tell anyone interested just what Foley's Kidney Pills dld for me. 7 Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture
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Latest Ionnevlty Recelnt.

Washington, N J., Dec. S.-Plenty of peppermint candy Is the recipe for lon geyity given by John Kipp, who is celebrating his i03d birthday. Mr. Kipp, who Is still active in body and mind despite his advanced age, at tributes his long life and excellent health to the fact that he has used tobacco and intoxicants sparingly, haa eaten little meat, but has consumed a quantity of peppermint candy at every meal from his early childhood.
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Copenhagen, Dec. 10.-A summary of the afTidavits of persons who assert they aided Dr. Frederick A. Cook in the preparation of his polar data, pub lished in London and New York today, was read here with sSeazement. Scientific circles are inclined to be in credulous regarding the charges, and some persons, like Dr. Carl Burrau. the astronomer, consider them so i'm
 probable that their effect will be to strengthen confidence in Doctor Cook
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Can't Please Everybody.

Mrs. Asquith came In for a good criticism for inviting Maud Allen to a luncheon. Smarting under it. she in- yited next time the great Parisian ar tst in clothing. M. Poiret.
 This time.' she said, there will be no mistake. As the only objection to Miss Allen was that she was the ar- hst who had reduced clothing to the minimum, I have invited the artist who has raised clothing to the maxi. mum. Now there can be no criticism"
 But. strange to say. there was.
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ItexamethyIenetetramine

The above is the name of a German chemical, which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid ney Remedy. Hexamethy hylenetetramine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as uric acid solvent and antiseptie for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities and avoid serious malady. So q by ] Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
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.-.--....

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of cold, give as directed, and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand, and refuse substitutes. Sold by Jack son Drug and Furniture Co.
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SAY COOK IS A FAKER
TWO BROOKLYN MEN DEcLAg.E THEY PREPARED ExPLoR.
 ER's NORTH POLE RECORDS.
SWEAR TO THEIR ASSERTIONS
A Sea Captain and an insurance Broker Tell the New York Times that Ccok Employed Them to Fab ricate Observations.

New York, Dec. 10-The New Yorl
 Times prints the nara ives of two
 men, made under oath, asserting thai
 they employed by Dr. Frederick A
 Cook to fabricate astronomical and
 other observations for submission to
 the University of Copenhagen, which
 Is about to pass upon Dr. Cooks as
 sertion that he discovered the North
 Pole April 21, 1908. These men are
 George H. Dunkle, an insurance broker
 of 31 Nassau street, New York, and
 August Wedel Loose, sea captain of
 437 Thirteenth street, Brooklyn. For
 their labors they were to have received
 jointly from Dr. Cook $4,000 with an
 additional bonus of $500 to Capt. Loose upon the acceptance of the records by the University of Copenhagen, it is said. Those men say that Dr. Cook had paid them only $260 when he dts- appeared on the eve of the sending of his records to Copenhagen, two weeks ago, and his failure to pay the sum re- maining due them they freely acknowl- edge to be their motive for coming for ward with the story
 Accompanying these narratives will appear copies of the affidavits of Capt Loose and IT. Dunkle, affirming their accuracy, a facismile of Dr. Cooks in- structions to Capt Loose, in Cooks handwriting, in possession of the Times, and the affidavit of Copt. Loose swearing to the accuracy of the in- structions. The instructions follow:
 Svarteyaag, start March 17-1S: strong wind; haze. March 30, observa- tions latitude and longitude: daily ob. servations to April 23.
 The Times has followed the steps described by these two men and has verified their goings and comings, their purchases of books and charts, ] and the fact of their intimate relations | with Dr. Cook. Whether the "observa- ton" calculated by Capt. Loose and | supplied, as he alleges, to Dr. Cook, were adopted by Dr. Cook and made a part of his report to the University of Copenhagen, 1t is, of course, impossi- blc to say, without a comparison of Capt. Loose's narrative with that re- port
 In the narrative of Capt Loose and Mr. Dunkle, Capt. Loose, frankly ex- presses his scorn for Dr. Cooks claims. He laughs at Cooks ignorance of the simplest essentials for accurate obser- 'ations in the Arctic regions, and de- 'cribes at length how, working back ward from the pole, he calculated ob- ervations that would fit In with Cooks narrative, and coached him on the notifications of the story IS, for example, that he must be sure 0 record that he rose before 4:15 ''clock on certain morning, because { was at that hour that a certain star. mentioned in one of Loose's calcula- ions, would be visible.
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unancelIor strona ,o Lecture.

Lawrence, Kan, Dec. 10.-Chancellor Frank Strong of the University of Kansas left for the University of Wis consin, where he will deliver four lectures under the auspices of the Pastoral association of the university. This association corresponds to the Bible institute held here each year.
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This Is Worth Remembering

Whenever you have a cough or ccoid, just remember that Foley's s honey and Tar will cure it. Remem- per the name, Foiey's Honey and Tar, ana refuse substitutes. Sold by Jack son Drug and Furniture Co.
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A sprained ankle will usually dis able the injured person for three or fnur weeks. This is due to lack Of proper treatment When Chamber iain's Ointment is applied a cure may be effected in three or four days Iais lfniment is one of the best ami most remarkable preparations in use. Sold by all dealers.
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rn EIuht Cancer s1.5oo.oo.

New York, Dec. 9.-George Crocker's gift to Columbia university to be used for the investigation of cancer, of which he aied in this city on Sunday last, will amount to at least $i.500.O00, according to the terms of his will.
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Too Dangerous for Him

:, country Silas-Why do they have nose numbers on the backs of the automobiles?
 Vity Fred-Oh, that's so the polica oal tell when they run over people.
 country Silas-Sakesl I'm goin' aOme! That last one had run ovea l2S.a56 people.
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The greatest dangerfrom influenza IS af its resulting in pneumonia. Thiscan he obyiated bv using Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenza, but counteracts any ten dency of the disease toward pneumo- mia. Sold by all dealers,
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Mrs. S. 4Joyce. C,laremont.

Mrs. s. Joyce, CIaremont, N. H., writes: "About year ago I bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It cured me of severe case of kidney trouble of several years standing. It certainly is a grand, good medicine, and 1 heartily recom- mend it." Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
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If you are suffering from bilious ness. cons i, ion, indigestion, chron- le headache. invest one cent in q pos tai card. send to Chamberlain Medi- cine Co. Des Moines, Ia, with youI name and address plainly on the back
 and they will forward you a fres sample of Chamberlain's stomach ani Liver Tablets. Sold by all dealers
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Her Material.

l nave been on fl exploring trip through my husbands summer clothes"
 and these poker chips and these racing form sheets?" ,,. .onstitute the data for my lee
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Camden, Ark October 29 1909. Notice is hereby given that

of Vanderyoort Ark who on Dec. fg, 1902, made ho.nestead entry No. 2Glg9 Serial No. 0l42s1 for NEl4 SWA, Section :, Township South, Range 3l West, 9th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land abov described, before the Circuit Clerk of Polk County at Mcna Ark, on the 18th day of De- cem her, 1909
 Claimant names as witnesses: James E. smith. William W. Hamiter and Noah C. Williams Nandervoort, Ark. and Alonzo E. Little, Cove, Ark.
 H. c. Friedhein. Register.
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Many persons find themselves af- fected with persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use ol Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, T should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. Sold by all dealers.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. DIT. Meets Saturday evening before the lgt nd afd sundays D. Morris, president, W. H. hidilng, secretary. Hartley P. 0.
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FAR MERS' UNIONS A Roster of Local Urions. Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

, onicers or unions are especially reauesteo so hotiiy The Star or any changes In ofncr,w
 Intcsting times or places, thus keepinR t,es directory up-to-date and of ereatesf nasst,,ts value to the membership. f''
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h.l, The peculiar properties of Cham thonins tha,ain s Cough Remedy have been
 Iusssooughly tested during epidemics of tlinaenza, timo and when it was taken in case ,,ae we have not heard of single '0 ers oi pneumonia. Sold by all deal-
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CnIINrY IrNIol

Meets Meets the third Wednesday In January nehrlt July and October. A. W Parker. aa,, aansiuShl; Cove; Dan Brawlly, Vice Presi- Grannis; e'H''i o' ,
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Watts, president; Albert Ward secretary. Gillham F. 0.
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ssl Ed Posey, presidents c. l.. Posey, secretary Quito r. 0. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdavs
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FOWLER UNION NO l2S4 J. B. Roger, president, II. E. Ringler. secre- tary. Meets first and third saturdays,
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. ss4 Y. K, Griffith, president; ]. c. Yell, secre- tary. Quito P. 0.
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ROCKY UNION No. I6t

Meets lst and 3rd Saturday nights. J. K 1naln siaa bers, president; Prof W. k. Shinn, sec retary. Mena, F. 0.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior U $ Land Of flee at Camden, Ark, November 23, 1909. Notice Is hereby given that
 MICHAEL c. COOK of Eagleton, Ark, who on october 6. 1904. made homestead entry No 2Sl07 Serial No: 0i952) for N. frl. P of E. fri. l2, Section {, Township South, Range3i West 9th principal Meridian, has flied notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the and above described before the County Clerk of Polk county al Mena, Ark, on tho 7th day Of January, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Lov Thomas, Walter Thomas, Jack Mcbride and Jack Boren, all of Eagleton, Ark.
 IT C. Frledheip. Repister
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BOARD CAMP IrNIoN
COUNTY LINE I1NIl

Meets lst, srd and 9th Wednesday nights. V. II. Miller, president; A. l.. Wear, secretary Board Camp P. 0.
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NOTICE FOX PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. U. $. Land Of fec at Camden, Ark, October z, 1909.
 Notice Is hereby given that
 JOSEPH c. HAGERWAS of Quito, Ark, who on September 26 1904, made Homestead Entry No. 2S098 Serial No. 0l9lTl, for St5 SEM, Section l2, and N < NE4, section l3, Township l S., Range 2s w., 9th principal meridian, has filed notice Of in- tcnflon to make fiual five-year proof to es- tablish claim to the land above described, be- fore Circuit Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Ark, on the 1lth day of December, lS09. Claimant names as witnesses: Chariocter l Posey Isom P. Poscy, Lewis W.Clark and William Vim, all Of quito, Ark.
 II. G. Friedhelm, Register
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J. C. Terrell, president; S. Thaeker, secre- gary. y Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at 2 p. m.
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Geo. Wood president K. Wilcox, se .re Egger, r. O. f
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POTTER UNION

OAK GROVE UNION J. R. Davis, president; T. E. Baker, sesre- tary. Granniss
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. sso.
 q. w. Harbin president: W. Nj. Harbin, secretary. Meets 2d and ith Friday nIghta'
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LIBERTY UNION No .aE

HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5I fetary. Hartly 20.
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OLIVER CHAPEL. UNION w. E. Murray. president; J. W. Edward secretary and treasurer. Meets each 2d and 9th Tuesday nights
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of thc Interior, Uf o- Land Uffic0 at Camden Ark. November i6 1909.
 Notice is hereby given that
 WILLIAM $. MAYO of Vandervoort Ark who on May II, 1904. made Homestead Entry No 27S30, fScrial No 0I837). for NWlf SW i4 Section 13, Township South Range 32 West. 9th principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to tabish claim to the land above described be- fore Circuit Clerk of Polk county at Mena Ark, on the 27th day of December, 1909
 Claimant names as witnesses: John A. Kee- ton, James F. smith, Wftbern ]. Milam and Francis NJ. Cecil, all of Nandervoort, Ark.
 Nov. 9. H. c. Friedheim. Register.
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 2eo. Meets ist and 3rd Saturday at 2 D. m. A. c Bruce, president; k. H. Stockton, secretary Hatfield F, o.
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Meets 2d and 4th Thursday nights. R. !. Perin, president; iC. c. Cole, secretary and treasurer.
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MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. sol.
RANSOM UNION No st7

|. T.. Sanders, president: E. J. scuthers, Seeretary. Meets each lst and Sd Saturday al p m. Egger r. c.
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OZARK ILNIoN Nd ,nno

Meets lstand 3rd Saturday nights. J. N Elan, president; s. B. Higgins. secretary and treasurer.
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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, P. O.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901 Lee Evens, president, T. A. Dooley, secre- tarv
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. is4z. W. T.Terrell, president; ]. s. Bethel, secre tary. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights.