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The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

a pleasant visit among relatives and friends in Missouri.
 Roydon Beidner of Jasper, Missouri, is visiting friends here.
 Freeman Edwards made business trip to Womble Saturday.
 The Misses Ida and Ada Spake of Alder visited in town Monday night.
 Thomas Bowen with his family re- turned from Oblivion, Ok, last week.
 A girl is reported at the homes of D. B. Waees and A. L. Smith of Slat- ington.
 Elijah Abee of Big Fork is visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Abee of Helen.
 The Sulphur Springs ball team will cross bats with the Caney second nine Saturday.
 J. L. Rowton has bought the George Edwards farm The consideration was $250.
 Albert Holmes and Charley Tar brough of Red Bird were pleasant CdlleTS ounudy.
 Among the sick are ''Uncles" Jas per Free, Newt Standridge and Kimb- sey Ferguson, three of the oldest men in this vicinity.
 George Ferguson has made known his intentions of qualifying for the of flee of magistrate for which he was elected by satisfactory majority.
 Joe Jemmison and Newton Stan- dridge went to Mena last week where Mir. Jemmison marketed broom corn. Mir. Standridee brought back a load of goods for w. J. Maple.
 The telephone wire connecting this place with Hillside is badly in need of repair. It is almost impossible to get a message through and keep in touch with the good roads movement.
 Farmers are gathering crops. There is great deal of complaint by the farmers of rotton corn, it having taken what they term the dry rot. /" The fact that some weavels have been no- ticed in the new grain is regarded as 
 Messrs. Shepherd and Legget of New York came in few days ago to remain some time. They are attract ed here by the noted Sulphur spring which has attained widespread noto- rity for it's health giving virtues. Mir Leeget states that he has spent over $500 during the summer travelling around to reeain an appetite which he failed to get until he came here.
 Buster Brown.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
COVE CATCHES.

Died, October End, infant son of MT and Mrs. Jack Flynn.
 Mrs. Julia T. Weirauch came down from Mena Saturday to visit her old home.
 Mrs. B. J. Spencer returned Mon day from an extended visit to Silver Springs and her old home in Mime sOta.
 John Hanchett of Joplin, Mo-, who bought the Sam Wooten farm neat Old Cove recently, has moved to his new home.
 At a meeting of the Cove lodge, l. O. 0. F., Saturday night, W. II. Wilson was elected a delegate to at tend the grand lodge at Little Rock October 24.
 In the real estate deals mentioned last week the sale of the Dale Under wood farm of 75 acres, two miles south of town, was overlooked It was bought by John Stubie of Salina, Kansas.
 W. A. Worthineton has increased his herd of thoroughbred Red Duroc hogs by purchasing five registered brood sows from Dale Underwood. He paid $175 for the five hogs and got a splendid bargain.
 Have you seen the strut and swag- ger of that ancient "Carpetbagger" who tells what big hoorah he used to make in old Mizzoo-rah, here today and gone tomorrow, hear his landlord groan in sorrow.
 Eichoryraor
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
WICKES WAvELETS.

There was singing at w. c. Thames Sunday night.
 Bud Daniels and wife came in from Cove this last week.
 Gilbert Jenkins returned to his school at Center Sunday evening. Mrs. Thacker and Mir. and Mrs. Jenkins were guests of MT. Price of Grannis Sunday.
 Wickes and Baker ball teams cross ed bates Saturday at Grannis. Wickes came out winner.
 MT. Trimbel sold out his farming tools Saturday at auction. He ex- poets to leave soon.
 Rev. F. c. Moore of Mena will preach at the Nazerine church Friday night, Sunday and probably Sunday night. Oscar Felts of Wickes went to How ard county Sunday and was happily united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Nora Dunkin. Dr. Rollins, Dick Tunnel and Tom Chaks went to the wedding.
 Wixey.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

body who has any interest at all and who has people at rest here, meet on October 15 with tools, nails, wire and their dinner for the purpose of do ing some good work for our loved ones who have passed to the other side.
 Jerry Lambert, Jr., is building a new barn al his home near Hillside. He is also contemplating erecting a new residence in the near future.
 Mountain Hermit,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
INK SPLASHES.
Fisherman.

Mrs. Monroe Lott is very i'll at this writing.
 w. M. Bateman's daughter, who resides in Texas, is visiting with her father.
 Several from Concord attended the Holiness meeting at Holly Springs last week
 Cradle Garden, who has been dangerously ill for sometime. is re- ported better.
 Mrs. Walter Howard left the 18th for home in Stigler, Ok, after an ex- tended visit with her mother here.
 Mrs. J. K. Hendrix and daughter, Miss Rena, returned Thursday from Mena, where they have been visiting. Mrs. Chas. Awtrey and children of Denison, Tex. arrived last week for an extended visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Talkington.
 c. L. Harris and family. s. I. Wood and family of Ink, and H. Ros- som and family of Elm Springs attend ed the protracted meeting at Board Camp Sunday. The meeting was conducted by the Rev. c. W. Wolfe.
 Mrs. Ben Eisenhower, who has been in critical condition for so long, died the 26th. and was buried the 27th at Concord. The cause of her death was paralysis. She leaves a husband and two daughters. besides host of friends to mourn her loss. We all feel assured she is resting now free from all pain and suffering, for she suffered her portion while on earth.
 Brown Eyes
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
E0GER PLUMS.

W. ". Philpot made business triE to Mena Friday.
 W. E. Watkins of Mena was here on business Monday.
 Jas. Wimberly has purchased an interest in Tom Suits store here. T. H. and w. w. Philpot have em- ployed R. B. Harmon as salesman. Willis Wimberly had ginned lis bales of cotton up to Tuesday night. Mrs. DiIbeck. who has been visiting relatives at Raydon, Ok, has returned to her home at Egger.
 The farmers of this place left for Mena Tuesday with thirty one bales of cotton, which was sold to W. w. Townsend.
 Moohshiner
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

SALE OF TIMBER, District ! o. 2, ffot Springs, Arkansas. August 2, 1910. Sealed bids marked outside "Hid, Timber Sale A pplt- cation, S-2-l9l0, Arkansas,n and addressed to the Forest Supervisor, Hot Springs, Arkan- sas, will be received up to and Including the 3lst day of October, 1910, for all the merchantable dead timber standing or down, and the live timber marked for cutting by Forest officers on designated area of about 100 acres located approximately in Secs. II, l2, l3, 14, T. N, k. 3i w., 9th P. NJ, within the Arkansas National Forest, Arkansas; esti- mated to be 2i2,O0O 1t. B. NJ shorUeaf pine; and 56,000 1t. B. NJ. white oak, more or less No bid of less than S2.00 for shorteaf pine; s2.00 per M it. for white oak saw mber; Sl.50 per M ft. for white oak tie timber will be con sdered, and a deposit of S2O0.0O must be sent to the First National Bank, Albuquerque, N. M., for each bid submitted to the Forest Su- pervisor. Timber upon valid claims is ex- empted from sale. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. For further in- formation and regulations governing sales address Forest Supervisor, Hot Springs, Ar kansas. DANIEL w. ADAMS, Forest Su- pervisor. Oct. Got
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
ROAD NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the un- dersigned petitioners and residents of Road District No. 14, in Cove Town ship, Polk County, Ark, wsll present a petition to the Polk County Court at its next Jannary term, 1911, praying an order creating and establishing 6 public road along and over the follow ing route, to-wit: Beginning at the public road at the northeast corner Of Section Ii, Township South, Range B West, and running thence west on the section line as near as practicable to the northwest corner of said Section II, distance of one mile, intersecting the public road at said last mentioned point. J. T. Griffin,
 T. P. Davis,
 Oct.6 Joe c. Allen ct al,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
Serial No. 03570-Contest No. iB6.
 l,lNTLST, NOTICE

Department of the Interior United States Land Onice, Camden, Ark, Sept. g, 1910.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Benjamin R. Harris, contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 3ll83, Serial No. 03570, made Jan 27 1908, for SWL SEA and Sh SW4, Section 3, and SEA SEA Section I, Township s., Range 30 ", 9th Pr. Meridian, by John w. C. Ray, con testee, In which 1t Is alleged that said entry man has not resided on the land or cultivated t for period Of eighteen months next prior 10 the date hereof. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evi- dence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock D. m. on November 3, 1910, before II. J. Green, Circuit Clerk Of Polk County, at Mena, Ar kansas, (and that final hearing will be held at 10 O clock a. m. on November l4, 1910, be- forel the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Arkansas
 The said contestant having, in proper affidavit filed August 8th, 1910, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service Of thls notice cannot be made, it Is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 H. q. Friedheim, Register
 l.. E.. Rowe, Receiver.
 Record addess Of entryman-Hartley, Ark. Oct. 6 5t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
SULPHUR SPRINGS SPRINKLEs

Jerry Lambert has completed a new barn.
 c. W. Cox was quite sick the first of the week.
 Van Free attended church at Big Fork Sunday.
 A. J. Cauehron came in Sunday from Oklahoma.
 Columbus Lilies of Big Fork was a caller last week
 Albert Doty has returned from a long sojurn in Missouri.
 Mrs. E. E. Myers and daughter, Mrs. Fife Buerge are back home from
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
Items Of Interest
 ...As Gathered By The Stars. Correspondents
oDEN OFFERINGS.

Quite a number of Waters folks at tended church at this place Sunday.
 Cotton Miller will open another dry goods store. He expects to begin business in a short time.
 Prof. Jim Stephens who has been teaching school at Nunley is enjoying life with homefolks again.
 Death claimed the fourteen-year- old son, Will, of J. P. Pullin, Friday evening at o'clock. Will was loved by all who knew him. The family has the sympathy of all the people around 0den.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Mrs. w A. Wilson and daueher. Katherine, have arrived in Mena from Louisville, Ark, where they have been visiting, and with MT. Will son have secured a house on Ninth street which they will occupy as a home. Mir. Wilson came here some weeks ago and is a member of the firm of Disheroon and Wilson, which is put ting up a wagon and carriage factory. The Wilson's formerly lived in Los An 9eles. Cal
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk, ss;
 Garrett Bros, plaintiff. vs Gus Wilson. de fendant--ln J. r. Court.
 The defendant, Gus Wilson, ls warned to appear In thls court within thirty davs and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Gar reft Bros
 Given under my hand thls ith day of o. tobef, islu. l. R. lien l. P
 Oct. c. 1910. for White Townsh}n
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
WARNING nRnra

State Of Arkansas, County Of Polk ss
 H. q. Gray ,pialntff, Vs ]. M. Fox and T. M Dover, defendants-ln Tho Polk Chaneery Court.
 The defendant, J. M. Fox, Is warned to ap- pear in this court within thirty days. and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, 1T. c. Gray II. J. Green Clerk
 Oct. 1910. ss4t
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
Reed Rocker Free

In order to have you do all your trading with us, we will GIVE AWAY A $500 REED ROCKER, like cut, when your purchases amount to $25.OO, and $1.5O in Cash. You do not have to buy all the goods at one time, you can buy them along at diff ferent times, just so you have coupons amounting to $25. We guarantee not only to sell you goods as cheap as anyone, but cheaper---and the Rocker goes to you practically FREE.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

J. w. Bratcher, grandfather of little Lee Bratcher, came down from Wal dron on account of the death of his granddaughter. but arrived after the funeral. He stayed over Tuesday with his sons. John H. and Ambrose, leaving for home Wednesday. MT. Bratcher says he will be a candidate for chaplain in tine house of Represen- tatives at the next session.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

E. W. Alley left Saturday for a trip through Western Texas. "Lige has given up his position at the First National Bank, which he has filled for several years with much credit and after looking over the western country will probably locate at some desirable point.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Merrill c. Martin, who was formerly located in Mena with the Forst Service, writes friends that he has been at the home of his mother in Iowa on account of her serious illness. but that she has recovered. MT. Martin is expecting to give up his position with the Forest Service and accept one as teller of bank in Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
WARNING nRnnR

State Of Arkansas, County Of Polk. ss.
 fefiey Maker, plaintiH, vs, Taylor Walk
 ine deiendant, Taylor Walker, k warned to appear in this court within thirty days PeTiey Walker IT. I. t3reen f,Iart Sept. 3D 1910. Get s'ss's,
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Mrs. A. Frady has returned from a trip to several Oklahoma towns report ed to have bright futures with view offindinga new location. She says no- thing looks as good as Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Dr. A. Webb, who has been in Mena for several days attending J. H. Cox, who has been very sick, has returned to Fort Smith. Mir. Cox now has al- most entirely recovered.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Lame back is one of the most com mon forms of muscular rheumatism. A few applications of Chamberlain s Eminent will give relief. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

The best plaster. A niece of flannel dampened with Chat1herlain' Lini- ment and bound on over the affected parts IS superior to a plaster and costs only one-tenth as much. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

The Pension board, composed of Dr. w. P. Parks. Dr. P. R. Watkins and Dr. F. A. Lee, met Wednesday and acted on the application of William V. White of Langley.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Robert and Thomas Gamble and Robert Hollin9sworth of Waters were in Mena.buying supplies Wednesday. They brought six bales of cotton.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

J. N. Quinn was in the city Tuesday morning to secure medical aid for his neighbor, D. V. Dudley. who is very sick at his home about three miles east.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Dr. J. C. Hilton of Prescott is in Mena looking for a location in which to demonstrate a gas generator for cooking and heating stoves.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Jim T. Cole returned Tuesday from a four week trip to and through California. He says he is thinking of putting in store at Rich Mountain.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

A. c. Davis of Clinton, Mo, owner of the Tobin building on Mena street, arrived last week to spend a few days looking after his interests here.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
Lochridge Dry Goods Comp'y

sun continues to shine in Polk county he soon will retire and live on the fat of the land--fine pork.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Oscar Thacker left Tuesday for Kansas City, where he will pur- chase goods for the Thacker Dry Goods Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

John Heron and T. D. Leadbetter of 0den, Grover and Milton Roach of Opal and John Miller of Big Fork, were among those trading here Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

w. A. Worthineton was up from Cove Tuesday. He says he now has an even dozen of the finest Duroc Jersey hogs in this section and if the
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

MT. and Mrs. D. Nj. Watkins and little son Ed arrived home Sunday from a trip of seven weeks over the South. While away they visited at New Orleans, Mobile. Memphis, Gal weston, Beaumont and other cities.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

P. M. Guyon of Kansas City, who bought the E. C. McCutchan home has now moved to Mena and taken possession of his property.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06
PERSONAL NOTES

PERSONAL NOTES
 S. H. Sublette was up from Hatton Monday.
 EJ. T. Epperson of Blansett was here trading Saturday.
 John Upshaw was in from Eeeer with cotton last week.
 Miss Beulah Davis of Hatfield, was shopping here Saturday.
 w. S. Sommerville was in from Dal- las with cotton Tuesday.
 Henry Finger of Hatfield was in Mena on business Tuesday.
 A. A. Mckenzie, a merchant of Waters was here last week.
 w. Mays of Heavener, Ok. spent a night in Mena last week
 Captain G. J. Hazlett of Shady was in Mena last week on business.
 Dr. S. c. Bates of Red Brid was in the city on business Saturday.
 Dink and George Roberson of Blan- sett were trading in Mena last week.
 Dr. M A. Bizzel land Mrs. Bizzell of Eeger were shopping in Mena Mon day.
 Dan Nations of Vandervoort was in Mena Friday with a wagon load of ap- ples.
 Isaac Reed of Muse, Ok, brother of Thad Reed was in Mena Friday on business.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. NJ. Wimberly re- turned last week from visit at Po- teau, Ok.
 Mark Riggin left Tuesday morning for Shawnee. Ok, where he may decide to locate.
 A. P. Gibson was in from Egger Tuesday with two bales of cotton that sold at 1925.
 Mrs. s. J. Ernst left Friday morning for visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Bailey of Vandervoort.
 Miss Vada Averitt returned to Hat field Thursday after spending a day with her brother. J. F. Averitt.
 James Lively of Slatington was in Mena Monday en route to Shawnee, Ok. expecting to make his home.
 Judge Wright Prickett, who has been very sick for nearly two weeks, is said to be on a fair way to recovery.
 M. w. Lindsay arrived in Mena Sunday from Shawnee, Ok, to join his family, who came about three weeks ago.
 August Lauber is here from Man dan, N. D., looking for a location that will take him away from the long, cold winters. b8
 
 D. A. Lawrence of Shady, brother of Joe Lawrence was here Saturday. He is headed for Shawnee, Ok, for few weeks stay.
 W. R. Hughes of Opal came in Fri day with a bale of cotton and spent that night at the home of his father, w. A. Hughes.
 The Rev. Peter Goddard now locat- ed near Rosedale, Ok, is spending few weeks among Polk county friends and looking after business.
 P. Nj. Guyon of Kansas City, who bought the E. c. McCutchan home has now moved to Mena and taken possession of his property.
 John Heron and T. D. Leadbetter of 0den, Grover and Milton Roach of Opal and John Miller of Big Fork, were among those trading here Friday.
 A. c. Davis of Clinton, Mo-, owner of the Tobin building on Mena street, arrived last week to spend a few days looking after his interests here.
 J. N. Quinn was in the city Tuesday morning to secure medical aid for his no oidIn hnr n NJ Dt,dlnrr r.rhl. ir ,rnrrr
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

J. s. Baughn. long connected with the Kansas City Southern as civil en- gineer, has arrived in Mena from Lou isiana and with his family. will occu- py the property formerly the home of W. L. Long on West Port Arthur ave- nue.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Dr. w. c. Vandiver whose home was destroyed by fire Thursday night, has rented to the home on StilweIl Heights formerly occupied by H. Hol
 lar and is busy Saturday furnishing it.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Samuel Higham of Chicago, general manager of the Southwestern Slate Company of Slatington, is down look ing after the interests of his compay, and with Peter McWilliams, local manager, is in Mena for couple of days.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

James Lively of Slatington was in Mena Monday en route to Shawnee, Ok, expecting to make his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

H. A. Bailey, formerly agent for the Kansas City Southern at Hatfield, has arrived in Mena with his family and household goods and will have the night shift at the telegraph office here.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Miss Vada Averitt returned to Hat field Thursday after spending a day with her brother, J. F. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

The Rev Peter Goddard now locat- ed near Rosedale, Ok, is spending a few weeks among Polk county friends and looking after business.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Judge Wright Prickett, who has been very sick for nearly two weeks, is said to be on a fair way to recovery.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

w. R. Hughes of Opal came in Fri day with bale of cotton and spent that night at the home of his father, w. A. Hughes.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

NJ. w. Lindsay arrived in Mena from Shawnee, Ok, to join his family, who came about three weeks ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Record addess of entryman-Hartley, Ark. Oct. 5l
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

August Lauber is here from Man dan, N. D., looking for location that will take him away from the long. cold winters. b8
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

D. A. Lawrence of Shady, brother of Joe Lawrence was here Saturday. He is headed for Shawnee, Ok, for a few weeks stay.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

Mrs. s. J. Ernst left Friday morning for visit with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Bailey of Vandervoort.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-10-06

A. P. Gibson was in from Egger Tuesday with two bales of cotton that sold at 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-21
THE
FORTUNE
HUNTER
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS.

Nat Duncan. discharged for incUmPo
tency by his employer goes to the home
of his friend Kellogg. who has helped MIN
in the past
Kellogg sympathizes with Duncan VINO
meets some of his old time acquaintance
at the home of his friend
KELLOGG wants to help Duncan. VINO -
GIscourag ed and outlines novel schene
whereby Duncan can repair his shatteFeo
fortunes.
The scheme is that Duncan should go 10
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the wealthIest girl in the town.
Duncan decides to follow KeIlogG's sus-
gestion and with an array of newly made
city clothes departs for and arrives at
RadvilIe
Old Sam Graham runs a dilapidated
out of date little drug store in RadviIle
lie has for years wasted his time on vari-
Gus inventions.
Betty Graham. the old mans pretty but
careworn daughter. works in the store.
Mr.. Littlejohn. the RadviIIe editor, be-
comes acquainted With Duncan.
'Blin<y'' Lockwood is the richest man
in the village. and Duncan is interested
to learn that the old miser has a daugh-
ter, Josie
duncan obtains a position in old Gra-
hams drug store without pay. for he
learns that the village girls. including
wealthy Josie Lockwood. are very fond of
soda water.
Duncan advances money TO buy a new
STOCK OF drugs and soda sirups so as to
enable Graham to compete with the rival
store.
Josie Lockwood and Angie Tuthin visit
ance. They f1rt with him and buy soda
water.