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The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
oeorqIa constabIe's Dilemma.

Cap. Carroll. one of the town con Stables, by direction levied on negro woman's aged horse and buggy which bad been driven into town. The horse was blind and so old that 1t could hcarcely walk. But to cap 1t all an. Other negro woman claimed two o the wheels of the buggy and a negro man the others. So you can imagine the officers feeling standing there in the street wondering how to get the vehicle with only one wheel that could be tseched by even the strong arm oi the law, away, as the woman was re- Burning home afoot But as luck you'd have it, Bill Anderson came along and proposed to sign an ap- pearance bond for the property. The
 woman was called back, the papers
 were signed and Cap. Carroll was the happiest man In town, for he had never driven blind horse hitched to a buggy with but one wheel.-Dahlone 'Ea Nugget.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
PACKERS HEARING NEXT WEEK
Missouri Officials Will Begin Taking Testimony at Jefferson
 City Feb. 17.

Jefferson City, Feb. 12.--The first hearing in the suit instituted by Elliot Major, attorney general, against tho nine big packing companies will take place in this city February IT and IS Notice to this effect was served by the attorney general He desires as witnesses at these hearings all tho prin -'ral owners of the Armour, Swift Morris, Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Cudahy and Hammond packing com panies, and has so notified Frank flag erman of Kansas City, general attor ney for all the packers concerned. l is expected that they will come hert without service from the supreme court. Mr Hagerman has so notified the attorney general.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
HORROR OF AFRICAN NIGHT
1'raveIer Describes Peculiar condl tlons That Exist In Regions of
 the Dark Continent.

Caroline Kirkland, in her book on eSome African Highways" writes of light in the dark continent: There is Nothing so black as an African night, and l think that 1t is because the Earth, being deep red, offers no re- Election to the faint starlight. such al Re get In other lands. Instead 1t eallows up what slight glow there may be, and gives to the darkness g dense, velvety quality not to be found Anywhere else Overhead the stars |6lare more brilliantly than in north. ern attitudes. but they seem to cast no light. and the night is palpable, suffocating. appalling and filled with nameless horror which is quite in- describable."
 In a single sentence the same writer Elves a forcihle idea of the sleeping mckness: While there is nothing ncutely distressing about this man. Ier of dying. nothing to equal the ter rors of other vital diseases like can ger or tuberculosis. there is some thing peculiarly sinister in the slow, etealthy, irresistible approach Of death, whose course no known remedy can stay or alter
 Of African lions Miss Kirkland writes: As a rule it is only old lions who attack human beings. They grow loo decrepit to be able to catch the rhorc agile antelopes who are their lawful prey, so, goaded by hunger which age cannot wither or lesseal tEey bounce on unwary mortals."
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
LEFT HIM HOLDING THE LINE
Seems Mean Thing to Do But Many Will Sympathize with
 irate Householder.

The night was still. Nights gener. ally are. The householder had built a fire in the wood stove with couple of old newspapers which warmed up the vicinity sufficiently to enable him to prepare for bed without excessive suffering. Then he made a shiverine run for the bed and crawled beneath the covers with chattering teeth, and hooked his knees over his ears in his effort to keep warm.
 Then he swore. Afar down in the unlighted, cold-mattinged hallway the telephone buzzed merrily. The house holder tried to persuade himself that 1t was a mistake. It was just the tinkle of broken icicles on the glass of the window. but the telephone ob jected strongly to this and buzzed flu riously.
 The householder arose and hurried down the stairs. They were not warm The hall was cold and silent. The telephone kept up its persistent clamor.
 'Elloi" said the householder wrathfully. "Ellol"
 "Is that s456?" inquired a mascu line voice.
 Yes" said the householder; what dye want?"
 Does family named Mullins live next door to your"
 Yes" said the householder; what of it?"
 T wish" said the voice, you'd send over there and ask Miss Mullins tc come to the phone"
 "Huh?" inquired the householder unbelievingly, visions of dressing iu the cold room and parading out into the night flooding his brain.
 Get her soon as you can," said the voice. "I'm in hurry. Got to catch train" Then the householder came to swift decision.
 Hold the line" he said. Then he calmly hung up the receiver and went to bed.
 Isn't that our 'phone?" asked the householder's wife after while; "I've been hearing it for half an hour" Tt ain't for us," said the household CT, curling up comfortably. They had the wrong number-wanted some one named Mullins"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
A Church Saloon.

A number of wellknown churchmen of Montclair, N. J., are planning to open a model saloon similar to the one favored by the late Bishop Potter in New York. The movement was started at church meeting recently and at the next period for filing applications for liquor licenses steps will be taken to secure license for the ideal saloon. Resides the spirituous drinks. the ~church saloon" will furnish coffee, lemonade and soft drinks, as we'll as ligh. luncheons. Qualified bartenders will be employed.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
FAV0Rs INCOME TAX
oENAToR BoRAH OF IDAHO RE PLIES TO THE cRITIcIsMs
 OF GOV. HUGHES.
SENATOR ROOT TO SUPPORT IT
Announced His Intention of Address ing the Senate in Favor of the Amendment = Brown of Nebraska Also Spoke for the Measure.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Senator Will Ham E. Borah of Idaho delivered | brilliant reply to the criticisms of Gov. { Hughes of New York on the proposed Income tax amendment to the consti- lution. His general argument was that the proposed amendment will confer no power on the central govern ment with regard to taxation that ii does not already possess and that Therefore the fears of Gov. Hughes are Idle
 The following interesting conversa- lion occurred on the floor of the seate lust after adjournment. Coming over to congratulate Borah. Root said:
 'Borah, I disagree with you on your Criticism of those who are opposed to the amendment, but I entirely agree With you in legal argument amend ment."
 Then, Root" said Senator Cum mlns of Iowa, quickly, you ought to Say so on the floor of the senate"
 For an instant the New York sena. tor was nonplussed and then he re- pied:
 "If it will be of any use-if my Views are of importance in the discus 9lon, will certainly do so."
 Senators standing near, among them Bailey and Bacon who likewise endorse, as constitutional authorities 1he views of Borah hastily congratu- lated Root on the announcement of his etand
 It is rumored also that he has writ. len a letter to the New York legisla- lure endorsing the income tax amend ment, which will be read to the senate and assembly at Albany within a short lime.
 Senator Brown of Nebraska, author of the Income tax amenLment, also ad. nressed the senate briefly on the sub ject, declaring his belief that If the views of Gov. Hughes are correct that all incomes can be taxed. even those derived from state and municipal bonds. He urged that as an additional reason why the amendment should be adopted Senator Brown, however, declared that he shared the views of Senator Borah on the main question, Enough he differed with him in the latter's belief that the amendment will be defeated by the states through the bower of amassed wealth. Senator Brown said that his faith in the Amer lean people was such that he was con vinced that they would ultimately adopt the amendment.
 Senator Borah's argument was list ened to by nearly all the member ship of the senate and when he had concluded he was warmly congratu lated by score of his colleagues.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
SWITCHMEN AND TRAINMEN
 MAY JOIN HANDS IN STRIKE
Railroad Representative Notified That Trainmen May Go Out in Sym
 pathy If Strike Is Called.

Chicago, Feb. 11.--While the gener- al managers of IS Chicago railroads were arranging for meeting with a committee of Chicago switchmen to avert a strike more serious complica- tions arose. The chairmans and sec retaries of the grievance committee of the trainmen of the roads held a con ference with Vice-Presldent A. F. Whitney and signed documents pledg- ing that if strike of Chicago switch men is called they will take vote of the men in the train service to strike in sympathy.
 Immediately after this agreement was reached Vice-President Whitney called a meeting of the chairmen of the switchmen's committee on the IS roads and told them to be ready at a moments notice to order a strike if the general managers again refused today to concede higher wages.
 The vote of the switchmen on the strike proposition resulted BOOT for and 91 against
 At the meeting of the general man. agers to-day Vice-President Whitney will announce the result of the vote and states that 1t is the ultimatum of the switchmen
 There will be no arbitrator under the Erdman act,' said he. ''The switchmen want an increase in wages and If 1t is not forthcoming the strike will be called. There will be no delay. We will strike while the iron is hot. If the general managers decline at the conference to concede more money, the strike might be called within a few hours"
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NOTICE OF sHERIFFs SALE.

Notice is hereby given that 1 will on the 26th day Of February l9i0 sell for cash in hand at the south entrance of court house, Mena, Polk county. Arkansas. following described real estate in thet County of Polk State of Arkansas to-wit: All of that part Of the NE1f of the NW4 section ', township south sof rangeT 3l W, lying and kbeing situated north of the railroad right-ofway at and near Rich Mountain station. Said sale is to satisfy a judgment cost and interest rem dared n favor of samuel $. Little in tho B. T. Johnson ]. r. court on the 3rd day of A pril 1909, against George A. Thompson and w. P. James.
 Given under my hand this 29th day of Janury 1910.
 J. W. Cunningham. Sheriff.
 By ". M.I4ittle, Deputy Sheriff.
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HARRY THAW DEFEATED AGAIN
His Latest Application for Discharge from Matteawan Denied by
 Nyack Judge.

Nyack, N. r., Feb. Hilary K. Thaw's latest application for his dis charge from the Matteawan state hos pital for the criminal insane was de- nied by Justice A. s. Tompkins in a decision rendered.
 At the same time the justice ap- pointed William Vanaince of Orange county as referee to take evidence on Thaw's application for a transfer from the Matteawan asylum to some other institution.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
THAT INCIDENT OF FAIRBANKS
The Pope Expresses Regret That L Was Impossible to Receive the
 Ex-Vice President.

Rome, Feb. 10.-The pope personal ly considered today the recent incl dent involving ex-Vice-President Fair banks, who was refused private audience by the Vatican because he insisted upon keeping an earlier en gagement to address the Methodist society here.
 The pope said that he regretted he had been unable to receive MT. Fair banks, but that he could not depart from the policy adopted, as to do SC would appear to give recognition to the disloyal interference of certain Protestant denominations.
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Nor1cE roR punLIcArIoN.

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land or flee at Camden. Ark Jan. l3, 1910.
 Notice Is hereby given that
 ALFRED P. GIBSON of Egger Arkansas who, on Oct. & 1903, made homestead entry Serial No. 0l559). No. 26e96 for WIZ NWL, SEA4 NW4 Sec. 6, Twp. S.. Range 2S w., and SEA NEA, Sec. 1, Twp. 5. Range 20 w. 9th principal meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Clerk of the county court of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 26th day of February, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Perry $. Holman. James <. Wood Hamlet R. Groves, William D. Harper, all of Egger, Arkansas
 H. G. Friedheim, Jan. 20. 19l0 Register.
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NOTICE FOB prtB1IcA1loN

Department of the Interior, u x. Land Office at Camden. Arkansas, January II, 1910.
 Notice is hereby given that
 JAMES A. HAMILTON of NanderVoort Arkansas, who on January i2, 1905, made Homestead Entry Serial No. 020G9) No. 2Si0l, for SieIf section 2i, Township 1 South, Range g W est 5th principal merld- ian, has filed notice of intention to make final flvc-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described. before County Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 3rd day Of March 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Abram l.. Phillips James M. HOlley, Thomas l.. Ma VoOrt Ark. IT. G. Fricdheim, Register. ian20
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NOTICE FOR pfrnIIcATIoN

Department of the Interior T. s. Land or flee at Camden. Ark, Jan. i4, 1910.
 Notice is hereby given that
 MARION P. HOWARD Of Egger, Arkansas. who on January 2. 1904, made homestead entry Serial No. 0l70yl, No. 27JO6, for E1x NWh. SWl4 NW4 and NW4 sWs4. Sec. 36. Twp. 1 s.. Range 2s w., 9th principal meridian, has filed notice of in- tention to make final five year proof, to es- tablish claim to the land above described, be fore Circuit Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Arkansas, oE the 3rd day Of March. 1910. Claimant names as witnesses. John w. Martin, Munroe If Leuard, George w. How ard. James J Ryals, all of Egger, Ark.
 II. G. Friedhelm, January 20, 1910. Register.
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NOTIcR FOR PUBLICATION.

Departnaent of the Interior. S. Land Office at Camden, Ark January 25, 19l0
 Notice is hereby given that
 RALPH ]. FRIEND of Vandervoort Ark who on Dec. l9, 1902, ma de Homestead Entry No 26l99, Serial No. 0li2S), for NWM SW4 4 Section :, Township South. Range 3l West 9th principal meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to stablish claim to the land above described be- fore Circuit Clerk of Polk county at Mena, Ark. on the l2th day of March, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses. James E. smith, William w. Hamiter, Noah c. Will Hams. Of Nandervoort, Ark, Alonzo k. Lit tie of Cove, Ark.
 Feb. 8. H c. Friedheim. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17

Threatening feverishness with chil- dren is quickly and safely calmed by Preventics. These little Candy Cold Cure Tablets should always be at hand--for promptness is all-inportant. Preventics contain no quinine, noth- ing harsh or sickening. They are in- deed ''the stitch in time" Carried in pocket, or purse Preventics are a genuine safeguard against colds. 25c. Sold. by Davis Drug Co.,, f'Ihe Old Reliable v
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NOTICE FoR ptrpI,ICATIoN.

Department of the Interior U. <. Land office at Camden, Ark., January iA 1910.
 Notice IS hereby given that
 ED LOGAN of Cove, Arkansas, who on February 6, 1905, made Homestead Entry Serial No. 02ll5l No, 2s4Sa, for NEIL SEA-, section }, Township South, Range3i West, 9th principal meridian, has filed notice Of intention to make final fiveyear proof to establish claim to the land above described before Circuit Clerk of Polk County at Mena, Arkansas, on the Sd day Of March, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: James smith, NanderVOort. Ark, William Lackey Cove, Ark, Curb Cheeks, Hatfield, Ark, and John Turner Cove, Ark. jan20 H. G. Friedheim, Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17

Look here,7 said the bravest man "Why don't you go and call on some girl and cheer up? Go get some of the nice ones to do a rarebit for you in the chafing dish and"
 Jimmie sprung to his feet. "Girls!" hs exploded. Why should man of sense waste time on girls? Chatter. ing creatures, with imitation brains and east-iron hearts and no apprecia- ton of devotion when they see it! Giggling fiirts. That's what they are! they"
 Hold on, Jimmie" said the daring one, who had an inspiration. Any girl you're specially fond of gone and got engaged to another man?"
 Jimmie glared down at him with tragedy in his mien. but there was a yearning for sympathy in his eye. Since you are so disgustingly curl. ous." he growled, as he made for tho door. she did!"
 The group sat in silence after Jim mics tumultuous exit. Finally then the oldest man spoke up. How for tunate," he said, -elievedly, that it Is only his heart l was dead Ssrtain it was his liver!"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
NOTICE FOE p1tnL1cArIoN.

Department of the Interior, r. SlLand or flee at Camden, Ark. January li, l9i0 Notice is hereby given that
 JOSEPH 1T. REYNOLDS of Alder, Ark, who on March }, l303 made Homestead Entry Serial No. 0liG6l, No. 2dtiS for ElaN E4, SWAlNEA and NW54SEA Section 3b. Township ? south. Range 2S W est 9th Principal Meridian, has flied notice ol establish claim to the land above described before County Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the lst day of March, iHl0 Claimant names as hts witnesses: George II. Edwards and stephen A. Lofts Of Alder Ark, James A. Lawrence and Elijah C. Bates of opal, Ark.
 II. c. Friedhelm, Register. January 70
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
NoTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. '. S. Land or flee at Camden. Arkansas January l3. 1910. Notice Is hereby given that
 IOUAIICE D. MILTON
 of Mena, Ark, who. on Nov. g, 1903, made homestead entry tSerlai No. el991l No, yllbO; tion 9, Twp. south, Range s2 West 5th prin- cipai meridian, has filed notice of intention to makt final i've year proof to establish claim Co the land above described. before Circuit clcrk of Polk county at Menas Ark, on the 26th dag of February, 1910.
 Claimant names as witnesses: James NJ. Allen. Felix W. Young, Dave W. Connally, of Mena, Ark, Ieyi Hiii Of Mountain Fork. Ark Il. c. Ffledheim,
 Jan, al, 1910 Register
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
NOTICE ron prnIIcATToN

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Of flee at Camden, Ark. Jan. ii. iSiO.
 Notice is hereby given that
 THOMAS B. CASEY of Kennedy, Ok, who, on Feb. Il, 1903 made homestead entry Serial No 0iIfs). No. 26558, for Nis NEi4 Sec. D. Twp. <. and SW 4 SEA, Sec 32, Twp. S.. Range 3l w., 9th principal meridian has flied notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim Q tho land above described, before County Clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 3rd day Of March, lgl0
 Claimant names as witnesses; Harvey Rl- ley. James I. Edwards. William F. Murray, Radford A. Bailey, all of Mena, Ark ansas.
 II. G. Friedheim, January 20, 1910. Register.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
If you would have a safe yet certain

If you would have a safe yet certain Cough Remedy in the home try Dr. Shoop's at least once. It is thor oughly unlike any other cough prepa- ration. Its taste will be entirely new (o you-unless it IS already your Iavorite Cough Remedy. No opium, or any other stupefying are used. The tender Raves of a harmless, lung-healing shrub, give to pr. Shoop's Cough Remedy it's wonderful Curative properties. It Is truly a most oertsin and trustworthy prescription. Bold by Davis Drug Co.,. The Old Reliable. l"
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
Babv's Hands

will get into mischief often it means a burn or cut or scald. Apply Bal lard's Snow Eminent just as soon as the accident happens, and the pain will be relieved while the wound will heal quickly and nicely. A sure cure for sprains, rheumatism and all pains. Price 25c, 50c and Sl a bottle. Sold at Gunnels' drug store.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17

An attack of the grip is often fol- lowed by persistent cough, which to many proves great annoyance Chanberlain's Cough Remedy has been extensively used and with good success for the relief and cure of thi ! cough. Many cases have been cure after all other remedies had failed. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
ONLY ONE PASSENGER ESCAPED
French Liner General Chanzy Wrecked Off the North Coast of
 Majorca.

Palma, Majorca, Feb. 12-The French Transatlantic steamer Gener- al Chanzy from Marseilles has been wrecked on the north coast of this is- land. It is stated that only single passenger was saved out of all the perscaA on board
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17

LaGrippe pains that pervade the entire system, LaGrippe coughs that rack and strain, are quickly cured " Foley's Honey and Tar. Is mildly laxative, safe and certain in results. Sold by Jackson Drug and Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
Twenty Minutes for Lunch.

Waiter-Dessert, sirt
 Passenger--Ice cream and clear cos fee
 Waiter tsbouting through to tn. kitchen) Draw one in the tunnel are dash for the polel-St. Louis Post D!spatch
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
,,-AnNfNlInrnEn

Bertle Beauchamp, Plainuf, vs Walter A. Beauchamp, Defendant--in the Polk Chan. Cery Court
 The deiendantsW alter A. l3eauchamp. is warned t0 appear In his court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plain tiff, Bertie Beauchamp
 January 18th, 1910. { 4t II. J. Green, Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
FAR RMERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

Officers Of unions are especially requesred to notify The Star Of any changes in ofncefs meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-todate aud of greatest possibls value to the membership.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-02-17
FOLK COUNTY UN1oN.

Meets the third Wednesday Tn Januafy April, July and October. A. N. Parker President, Cove; Dan Brawlly, Vice PIes dent; J. R. Dalripple, Secretary y-Treasure Grannis,
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ROCKY UNION No. 1bt

Meets lst and 3rd Saturday nights. J. K Chambers, president; Prof. W. k. Shinn sec retary. Mena, r. 0.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2i51 Al. Edwards, president; J. F. Smith, sec retary. Hartly F. Q.
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mAnNING nRnER

Maud Risener, pialntin, ys. John A. Risener, defendant--In tthe Polk Chan ceTy court.
 The defendant. J ohm A. Risener, Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff. Maud Ristner.
 January 2S 1910 IT. J. Green, Clerk.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750 Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 D. m. B. A. Key, president; A. l.. Durham, secretary Mena, F. O.
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LIRERTY uNIoN No. as-
CHERRY HTLI UNION NO .o1

Geo. Wood, president, K. Wilcox, ser tary; meets 2d and 4th Saturdays at p. m. Egger, r. O.
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nnApn cAMp 1rNInN

Meets lst. 8rd and 9th Wednesday nights. C. II. Miller, president; A. E. Wear, secretary, Board Camp r. c.
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. BIT. Meets Saturday evening before the lst and 3rd Sundays. D, Morris, president, w. II. Riding, secretary. Hartley F. 0.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. ae4 F. K. Grlfnth, president; J. c. Yell, secl 6. tary. Quito r. O.
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. ss0
 G. w Harbin president; V. M. Harbin. secretary. Meets 2d and ith Friday nights.
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OAK GROVE UNION ]. B. Davis. president T. R. Baker, secre- tary Granniss
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO. sg1. Ed Posey, president; C. l.. Posey, secretary Quito F. 0. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
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OLIVER CHAPEL UNION w. E. Murray, president; ]. W. Edward secretary and treasurer. Meets each 2d and ith Tuesday nights
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RANSOM UNION No a17

L. l., sanders, president; F. ]. Southers, Secretary. Meets each lst and 3d Saturday at D m. Bigger F. O.
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J. c. Terrell, president: s. Thseker, secre. tary, Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at p. m. Rocky postofiice.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901, Lee Evens, president, T. A. Dooey, secre- tary.
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uArr1Ern IrNroN NO as

Meets lst and Srd Saturday at ? p. m. A. Q Bruce, president; k. II. Stockton. secretary Hatfield F. o.