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The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
THERE IS NO GRAFT
MIR. TAFT ENTERS AN EMPHATIC DENIAL OF CHARGES
 OF WRoNGDolNG.
FIERY PENNY HAS BEEN HONESTLY SPENT
He Assures New Orleans Business Men That the Management Is Fault Iess-Wants to Break Up Sollo south-consress In Extra Session VIII Consider What It Chooses.

New Orleans, Feb 14.--"With a full words I use, wish to say, and tc challenge any evidence to the con trary, that the money which has been expended on that canal. every dollar and every cent of 1t, has been expend ed in the interest of the government and not one dollar has been traced to graft in any way"
 With great eanestness of manner President-elect Taft spoke thus of the Panama canal in his speech Saturday morning at the big banquet in his honor here.
 If was after midnight when Mir. Taft was introduced to speak as "One We Expect More of Than Any Other Presi- dent Ever Has Given to This Coun- try"
 It was with considerable hesitation, he said, that he arose, because there have been so many things fired at me-"
 "Don't promise too much," he said, had been the advice given him.
 Much merriment was caused by the manner in which MT. Taft took a "5olt" as he said, out of the solid Democratjc politics of the state. With earnestness. however. he said, his course as president should be for the best interest of the states south of the Mason and Dixon line as we'll as for the other sections. It had moved his heart, he said. to hear the tribute which had been paid to Abraham Lincoln.
 As to the waterway. MT. Taft said he had been asked If congress would consider the $500,000,000 bond issue at the extra session.
 T have to say" he remarked with deliberation, that congress will con- sider at its extra session what con gross chooses to consider"
 He made 1t clear, however, that he was earnestly interested In river im- provement and incidentally gave his interest in the Ohio river plans. He gave his express approval of the bond Issue plan. but indicated that 1t could hardly be looked for without strong and earnest public sentiment to i'm press the plan on congress.
 ESQ far as my influence will go 1t will be exerted In favor of these enter prises."
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Forks Not Necessary for paupers.

Discussion arose at meeting of the Babycastle County Antrim board of guardians on letter from the local government board asking what order the guardians had made in a former letter from the board requesting that the paupers should be supplied with forks at meals. It was decided to in form the local government board that the guardians did not consider forks necessary. London Globe.
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Lincoln Stamp. In pemand.

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. 14.-There was remarkable sale of the special Lincoln postage stamps, issued by the government, at the Los Angeles post office Friday When the 10000 stamps bearing the likeness of Lin coin were placed on sale by Postmas- ter Flint at eight o'clock, more than 50 people were in line to purchase them and the entire number of stamps were sold in five minutes lime
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No Change in His Sentiments.

Mrs. Browne was shocked beyond words to hear her small son speak of little Jane Smith. who had spent the afternoon at the house, as alarmed fool"
 Why, Charles" said his mother. where did you hear such talk? Come right to the bathroom and have those naughty words washed out of your mouth"
 After a thorough cleansing of the small mouth with nasty soap and wa ter, Mrs Browne asked; Now, what 10 you think of little Jane?''<
 Just the same as l did before" was the reply. "only dasn't say it"-De- lineator
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TWIN FOES OF TUBERCULOSIS.
Fresh Air and Sunlight Always to Be
 Depended Upon.

Fresh air and sunlight are the great preventives and curatives. Consump- tion cannot maintain a hold upon peo- pie who take plenty of pure oxygen into their lungs sleeping and waking. Tuberculosis in any of it's forms was extremely rare among the Indians. if not entirely unknown to them, before the advent of the whites. Like the ne- groes and other members of savage races that have been brought under the influence of civilization, the abo- rigines of this continent displayed an unusual degree of susceptibility to pull monary diseases. Since the Indian has begun to change the manner of his life, taking insufficient exercise, overlooking himself, consuming alec hol and living in stuffy log cabin. tuberculosis has laid constantly in creasing hold upon him. so that nov 1t is much more frequently manifest in the red man than In his white brother-From The Great White Plague" in The Craftsman.
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Ladder Superstition Explained.

A correspondent of the Boston Globe gives this explanation of the old superstition against walking under a ladder: Tn former days, when hang ing was done after more primitive and simple fashion than it is to-day, the victim had generally to pass un- der the ladder which stood against he gallows, and he passed under that ladder with the fair certainty of be- ing immediately hanged What the unhappy criminal could not avoid the average pedestrian avoids to-day. even at the expense of his polished boots, by turning into the roadway
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AS IN 0LDEN TIMES
WHITE MEN OUT OF WORK SOLD AT AUCTION IN A NEW
 YORK CHURCH.
WHAT WAS BACK OF PREACHER'S ACTION
A Number of Idle Men Get Jobs Through Rev. John E. Longs Scheme -- Those Not Sold Were Cared For-An Immense Crowd Struggled for Admission to Church.


 New York, Feb. 14-An auction of white men on Lincoln's birthday was the spectacle that drew thousands of persons to the Parkside Presbyterian church in Flatbush Friday night. The auction was in reality an object lesson of the conditions prevailing among working people and served 10 get jobs for number of men.
 The church was crowded when Rev. John E. Long began an address in which he outlined the pitiable condi- tion of many man who was willing to work, but unable to secure a posi- tion Outside the church a crowd of 5000 persons clamored and struggled to get into the already crowded house of worship.
 Rev. Long introduced Edward T. OIaughlin, who was to conduct the auction. OLaughlin outlined his plan to which the men he would present had agreed This was to offer them, as 1t were, on the block to the person who would give them job through which they could earn subsistence and a few dollars beside. If possible. The money end, however. was an after consideration as the men who had come to him wanted food and shelter principally.
 Mir. O'Laughlin then led on to the platform 50 men. young and old, all more or less shabbily garbed and dis. playing in their ways the pinch of want. All of the men wore black masks so as to conceal their identity to all purchasers. Each man was numbered and so they were put on the block.
 No. 10 was the first presented. He was described as an iron worker and molder, long out of work and in want and willing to work at anything.
 Several men in the audience walked to the platform and, as in slavery days, critically surveyed the subject. One man went so far as to feel of the mans limbs and muscles. 1t was finally announced that the man had been "sold" to w. F. Copeland, who would give him employment in an industrial association in New York. The terms were not announced.
 No 21 was the next put up. He was described as man who had taken part in the Boer war and who had seen service in the United States army in the Philippines. He was an electrician by trade. No. 2i went to a Flatbush family, the name of which was withheld by request. It was an nounced that the family would give him S55 a month and board.
 No 23. painter, went to New ark. N. J., man who promised him si0 a week, while No. IA. gray haired man. was taken away by young man who said he would give him a home and work at once.
 Thus six men in all were disposed of when, as the hour was waxing late, the spectators. many of whom keenly felt the scenes they had wit messed, formed themselves into a committee, took charge of the remain ing A men and promised to find homes and jobs for them.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Across the Alps in a Balloon.

St Moritz. Switzerland, Feb. 13.- Oscar Erbsloeh, the German aeronaut who won the international balloon race at St. Louis in 1907. has just completed a remarkable balloon trip across the Alps aboard the Berlin. D The conditions under which the yoy- age was made were of unusual se- verity, the thermometer averaging about 12 below zero Fahrenheit.
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A LeaisIator's Funeral.

Guthrie, Ok. Feb. 1S.-Impresslve funeral services were held Thursday afternoon by the legislature and visit ing Masons over the body of State Senator George o. Johnson of Fort Cobb, who was asphyxiated at his room Wednesday morning. Senator Coleville, assisted by Senate Chalain Tucker, conducted the services. The legislature marching two abreast. led by Gov. Haskell accompanied the re- mains to the Union depot, whence they were conveyed to Iowa for in terment
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The First Expressman.

The express business is commonly believed to have had its origin in 1889, when William F. Harnden, yalise In aand. made four trips weekly between New York and Boston carving valu- bles and small packages for his GUS. ,mers. One company which is still operation, Davenport & Mason, re- aas however. hat Il dates back to }6. when on the opening Of the rail ld between Taunton and Boston in sv ChMls DaYerlfrt aad N. s.
 son engaged ia ha business GOV
 ns the inc between the points med.
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CONTEST NOTICE.


 Department of the Interior. United States Land office, Camden, Ark, Jan. g, 1908. sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by
 GEORGE PORTER
 contestant, against H. E. No. 2t327, made February ls 1901. for the SEI4 SWi4 Of Sec ii, and the Els NW4 Sec. A., T. 6 &, K. 32 w.. by Pete Jones, contestee, in which 1t Is al- legged that the said Pete Jones has wholly abandoned the said tract and changed his residence therefrom for more than twelve months next prior to the date Of this suit, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock q. m. on February l9, 1909, before E II. Poe, notary public at his office in Grannls Ark, and that final hear Ing will be held at 10 a. m. on March j, 1909, before the register and receiver at the U ntted states land office in Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having In proper affidavit filed Jan. 8, 1909, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service ofthIs notice can not be maj te, 1t Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 II. c. Friedhelm, Register.
 Y. L.. Mallory, Receiver
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tiexamethyIeneteframine

The above is the name of Germ an chemical, which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid ney Remsdy. Acknowledgements a. mine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine, Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities, and avoid a serious malady. Sold by all druggists.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Start on Lonu Tramp.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 14.-Five hun dred men. women and children wit messed Friday the departure of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Hildebrandt of this city and Mrs. nhdebrandt's brother, Frederick Lange. of Olympia, on their 3,s00mile walk to New York City by way of the southwest. The route will be through Portland to San Francisco, then through northern Texas. It will take at least year to reach New York.
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EaIIa Went Dry.

Niagara Falls, N. Y. Feb. 14.-Those who were about the falls Saturday morning witnessed an unusual sight. and old residents at first thought the Spectacle of dry Niagara was to be repeated. The great flow of ice com ing down from Lake Erie having damned on the reefs at the head of Goat island. the greater portion of the water in the American channel was diverted to the Canadian channel. This left portions of the American channel high and dry. making 1t pos sible for yenturesome persons to walk in the channel
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c. R. Kluger, the ieweier, l060 Vir- g mia Ave-, Indianapolis, Ind. writes: "I was so weak from kidney trouble that l could hardly walk 9 hundred feet. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared my complexion, cured my backache and the irregularities disappeared, and l can now attend to business every day, and recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to all suffer CTS, as it cured me after the doctors and other remedies had failed.p Sold by all druggists.
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A ttonsehoId Necessity.

I would almost as soon think of running my farm without implements as without Hunts Lightning Oil Of ali the liniments 1 have ever used. both for man and beast, it is the quickest in action and richest in re- suits. For burns and fresh cuts it is absolutely wonderful I regard it as a household necessity, Your truly,
 5. Harrison, Kogeiusko, Miss.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
A Daylight Robbery.

Hutchinson, Kan. Feb. f4.--A negro entered the Commercial National bank here Saturday and. picking up sack of money, turned and ran out of the door. The robbery was committed at 9 o'clock, just as the bank opened, and at noon the robber had not been Supplemented. There was only sS0.40 In the sack.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Hamlet

had melancholy, probably caused by an inactive liver. A bad liver makes one cross and irritable, causes men tai and physical depression and may result disastrously. Ballard's Her bine is acknowledged to be the perfect liver regulator. If your blue and out of sorts, get bottle today. A posi- tive cure for bilious headache, Con- stipation, Chills and Fever and all liver complaints. Sold by Jackson Drug Go.
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Don't Be Irritable.

"An irritated skin makes an irrita : ble person, and an irritable person gathers. much trouble unto him or herself, as the case may be. Moral: Use Hunts Cure, one box of which is absolute and nnqual lifiedly guaranteed to cure any form of skin trouble. Any kind of itching known is relieved at once and one box cures n
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NorIlE F0R pIfnIIcArIoN.

Department of the Interior, q. $. Land Of flee at Camden, Ark, Feb. 10, 1909.
 Notice is hereby given that
 EDITH CONVERSE of Mena, Ark, who on July 16, 1907, made homestead entry No. 9Tsi Serial No. 033ill for W14 SW1 Sec. lg, T. 1 s., R. l9 w., 9th r. Nj, has filed notice of intention to make final communication proof to establish claim to the land above described before the Coun- ty Clerk of Polk county at Meua, Ark, on the 30th day Of March, 1909
 Claimant names as wiinessSs: George E. kinsworthy Of Mena, Ark, Robert Brown and William Davidson of Quito, Ark, and George A. Converse of Mena, Ark. Feb IS II. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
Protocol Signed With Venezuela.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Special Com missioner Buchanan telegraphed the state department Saturday that he has signed protocol with the Venezuelan Government for the settlement of the disputes between that country and the United States. He will leave Caracas for home Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Bassador Joaquin Nabuco of Brazil Justice w. P. Stafford of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. and Thomas Nelson Page and Former Sen. ntor Henderson of Missouri also de livered addresses.
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Six Nights Go as You Please Race

How many tired fathers and mothers in this town enter this race every night carrying baby? And they wonder what the matter is. Chances are the child is starving worms are eating all of its food. Most children have worms, yours needn't. Whites Cream Vermifuge will get rid of the worms and strengthen the child. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at Camden, Ark. Feb. 10. 1909,
 Notice Is hereby given that
 WILLIAM il. BETHEL of Hatfield, Ark, who on July S. 1902, made homestead entry No. 256g9 Serial No. 0l365j for Sls NE1. SEi< NMh, and NE4 SWl4, section 2i, TBS, K3l w, 9th r M, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proofto establish claim to the land above described before the County Clerk of Polk county at Mena, Ark, on the J0th day ol March, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses; Joseph II. Brandon, Jasper Stockton, King l.. Bisbee and Clark w. Brickey of Hatfield, Ark. Feb IS If. c. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18
NOTICE FOR PumIcArIoN.

Department of the Interior U. A. Land Ui flee at Camden, Ark, Feb. 10, lg09
 Notice Is hereby given that
 ANDREW J. ROBERTS of Hatfield, Ark, who on Feb. 24, 1901, made homestead entry No. 27636 Serial No. 0i767l. for NI5 NEi4, and Nls NWl4, Section 2i, T 3 $, k 3i w, 5th r NJ, has filed notice of inten- tfon to make final five year proof to estab- lish claim to the land above described before the Circuit Clerk Of Polk county at Mena, Ark, on the 3ist day Of March, l909
 Claimant names as witnesses: William II. Bethel Clark W. Brickey, Jasper Stock ton and Joseph II. Brandon Of Hatfield. Ark. Feb IS II. c. Frledheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. .14.--vice President Fairbanks was the chief speaker here Friday night at the Lin. coin day meeting which concluded an elaborate observance of the centen. nial, including school and religious exercises. Gov Stuart presided at the meeting, delivering brief ad- dress.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 1.-The ami. versary of Lincoln's birth was cele. brated In Pittsburg and vicinity Fri. day to larger extent than ever be. fore. The schools, colleges and va. rious organizations throughout the city conducted special exercises in honor of the day.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
 Camden. Ark, Dec. 23, 1908. rfl la lA-a

JAMES A. EARL Of Mena, Ark, who on May ?, 1902, made II. F. No. 25579, Serial No 0l207l, for E1s SEl4 Sec. IA, SW14 SWI4 Sec. t3, and NWI4 -NWZ Sec. 2t, 1T. S., R. 30 W., 5th r. M., has filed notice of Intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before the circuit clerk of Polk county at Mena, Ark., on the 18th day of February, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: James M. Burnett of Mena. Ark, David c. Miller and James SwIger Of Acorn, Ark, and William Davidson Of Quito, Ark.
 Dec. 3i. II. q. Friedhelm, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 14.-The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Lincoln was celebrated here Friday by exercises in all the public schools In the morning and by mass meet. ing at the Auditorium in the after loon. The speaker of the day was w. T. Vernon, register of the treasury
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ArAnNIN1. npnEp

Lula sowden, plaintiff, vs. Joe Cowden, defendant--In the Polk Chancery Court
 The defendant, Joe Cowden, is warned 10 appear in thls Court within thirty days and answer the complaint the plaintiff, Lula Gowden.
 February 6, 1909 H.J. Green, Clerk.
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RMERS UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers of unions are especially requested to notify The Star Of any changes in officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud of greatest possible value to the membership.
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FOLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday in January April, July and october. A. l.. Durham, President; w. F.. Murray, Vice President; Mena; J. k. Dairippie Secretary-Treasurer, Grannis A. NJ. Parker, Lecturer, Cove
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MANNING ORDER

Julia King, plaintiff ys VIII King, de- fendant---In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant. Will King. is warned 10 appear in lnis Court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff Julia King. H. |, Green, Clerk February 2, leoa T-ft
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Bismarck. N. D. Feb. 1.-The leg. islature held joint session Friday af. ternon and listened to memorial exer cises in honor of the centenary of Lin colns birth. An elaborate program was carried out, ex-Gov. John Fl Worst being the orator.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-02-18

Oklahoma City, Ok. Feb. t4.--Gov. c. N. Haskell, Associate Justice J. J. Dunn, of the Oklahoma supreme court, and Sidney Clarke of Oklahoma City, former member of congress from Kan sas, were the principal speakers at a statewide Lincoln centennial ob observance held here Friday.
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Houston, Tex, Feb. 14-Lincoln's centenary was observed Friday after the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps.
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POTTER UNION.

OAK GROVE UNION J. B. Davis, president; T. E. Baker, secre- tary. Grannlss
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. ssl
 Ed posey, president; C. l.. Posey, secretary Quito r. O. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
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BOARD CAME UNION
FInEIIrY IfNInr

Meets lst, 3rd and 9th Wednesday nights q. H. Miller, president, A. E. Wear, secretary. Board Camp r. 0.
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CHERRY HILL UNION NO. ao7.
RANSOM UNION No. BIT

l.. l.. Sanders, president; E. l. Southers, Secretary. Meets each lst and Sd Saturday at ? m. Egger F. 0.
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ROCKY UNION NO. i5i.

Meets list and 3rd Saturday nights. |. R Chambe presldent Prof. W. k. Shfnn, sec retary. Mena, r, 0.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577 Meets Saturday evening before the lst and 3rd Sundays. D, Morris, president, w. H. Riding, secretary. Hartley F. 0.
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FOWLER UNION NO. 1884 J. B. Roger, president, H. E. Ringler, secrs- tary. Meets first and third Saturdays.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. 2s4. F. K. Griffith, president; J. c. Yell, seer G. tary. Quito r. Q.
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]. c. Terrell, president; $. Thacker secre- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at p. m. Rocky postofiice.
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OVERTURE UNION NO. 1897. Clarence Watts, president: Albert Ward secretary. Giliham r. o.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750. Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7.30 D. m. E. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena, F. 0.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO s3o
 c. w. Ifarbn president; ". NJ. Harbin. secretary. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights.
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Washington, Feb. 14.-Speaker Can non was one of several noted figures in public life who spoke Friday to several thousand people who crowded
 Masonic Temple to participate in the exercises in honor of Lincoln's one hnndredth birthday anniversary. Am
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i5i A. J. Edwards, president; J. F. Smith, sec retary. Hartly r. O.
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AAAD NsES T GANAOAN ANO- 1oos Geo. Wood, president, ]. K. Wilcox, secre tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at p. HI. Egger, r. 0.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO 1542. W. T.TerreIl, president; J. s. Bethel, secre- tary. Meets 2d and ith Friday nights.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. Lee Eyens, president, T. A. Dooley. secre- tary
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HATFIELD UNION NO 260. Meets ist and Srd Saturday at D. m. A. c Bruce, president; R. II. Stockton. secretary Hatfield F. O.
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OLIVER PEI.

MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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Meets 2d and 4th Thursday nights. K. .J. Perrin. president; c. c. Cole, secretary and treasurer.
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF MARTYR PREsI-
 DENT GENERALLY OBSERVED.
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN Iisss PLACES

In New York City 5oo.ooo School chIl- dren Attended the Exercises--Trib- ute of Illinois to the Great Emanci- pator-The Day Holiday in Every Part of the Country.