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The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
ALDER LEAVES.

Lem Lofts of Nunley was visit ing homefOlks Saturday.
 Ed Burkhart is blasting long and loud for water in his new we'll. Mir. and Mrs. Walter Edwards went to Womble on a visit Monday. John Roberts and family visited at the home of c. P. Edwards Sun day.
 Newt Standridge and Joe Hooper of Opal made trip to Claggett Sun day.
 Miss Hazel Florence of Amily spent Saturday night with Miss Rosa Widener.
 The debate at Caney was sue cess Saturday night, Art of Man" prevailing over that of nature. Mir. Fried and his son, Guy. left Monday for Womble where they took the train for western Florida. Mir. and Mrs. $. C. Henthorn, after two weeks visit among relatives, left Monday for their home near Kirby.
 Careless Poet.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

look like we were going to have a little village soon.
 Miss Hettie Peevy IS tn0Usiit ul be some better. Sue has been SICK for several days.
 R. II. Webb and son, Hardy, oi Hunt county, Tex. are visiting at the home of G. L. Harris.
 Misses Docia Walker and " Fl Harris were guests at the home oi Ar. and Mrs J. W. B0gle Tuesday.
 Victor Chambers and John Cearlly have returned from Big tork, where they went to work at the staye mill.
 NJ. and Mrs. J. C. Wood and little daughter of Egger spent sun day night at the home oI .. |. Wood of Ink.
 Dennis Townsend of Mena spent Saturday night and Sunday with hls parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Townsend.
 Mrs. Claud Mitchell and children came in, Saturday from Weieetka, Ok, to visit Mrs MitchelIs parents, MT. and Mrs. c. W. Wyatt.
 Master Wallace Townsend ol Mena spent Saturday night and Sunday with his grandparents, NIT. and Mrs. William Townsend.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
TMo-MILE TMITTERINGs.

T. J. Hicks transacted business m Mena Saturday. Arthur Hicks of this place at~ tended the picnic at Cove Saturday, Miss Kate Kelly is visiting at the home of her uncle, w. D. Kelly, near Mena.
 J. H. Brandon and family were callers at the Nick Bfice home near Hatfield Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cheek and snos attended church at Mena Sat urday and Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hlckes were guests at the home of Willis Taylor aear Potter Sunday.
 The Rev. b A. Squyres Of near Old Bulger visited at the home oi '. w. Anderson Saturday. MT. and Mrs. w. L. Taylor and daughter spent Sunday with their friends near the Oklahoma line.
 Elvin Williamson was the guest of his friends, John and Clarence Watkins. on the Cossatot Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Daniel, Mrs. D. A. Daniel and son and Grandma Rogers went to Cove Saturday to attend the picnic and visit with relatives.
 David Daniel and son and daugh- ters were called to Cove Sunday evening to the bedside of Mrs. Celia Dempsey, who was taken danger ously ill Saturday afternoon, and died later.
 "Paraerapher.n
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
INK NEWS.

Murphy Brock is said to be very i'll.
 The meeting at Concord is pro- gressing nicely.
 Mrs. c. W. North of Rover is visiting her children here.
 Road working is the order of the day here at this time.
 Mrs. R. S. Edwards. postmistress of Quito. is reported very sick.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders of Rover are visiting relatives here.
 Ed Parish of Big Fork was visit ing relatives from Saturday until Monday.
 Mrs. Annie Dodd of Ransom is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Embry.
 II. K. Davis and part of his fam fly spent Sunday with his parents near Mena.
 Misses Theodocia Walker and Byrd Harris were shopping in Mena Saturday
 c. l.. Cross was visiting relatives tn the posy Hollow Saturday night and Sunday.
 Grandpa Morgan returned Satur- day from poteau, Ok, where he has been visiting.
 H. E. Chambers is getting on fine with his carpentering. IL begins 10
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
CORINTII.
Luke.

Crops are looking better than yer.
 Joe Sandlin of Opal visited Lit Holiday last week.
 W. M Fleming of Egger visited Bill Fleming Sunday.
 W. z. Disheroon and family of Mena visited Jim Dollar Sunday. Tennie CrownOver of Waldron is tisiting her brother, D. l.. Holiday, his week.
 Paul Mixen of Sioux City, Ia, is isiting his father and mother, Mr. nd Mrs H. C .Mixen.
 |. l.. Dollar is assisting Rev. J. H. ,hillips in building a house for Nett Wallace at Holly Springs.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sammie Fleming md daugter, Christine. of Cherry Mill. visited at the home of Billy fleming Friday night
 A fishing party composed of II. c. dixen, Leo. Paul and Hugh Mixen and Gailard Wright spent last Fri day on Beaver Pond Fine luck only one strike.
 Deacon WeatherspOon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
s77777@7777 1-77-7777777-7777@7777-7- OPAL OFFERINGS.

Aunt Sis Cotton is very sick this week.
 We are having plenty Of rain noN md crops are looking flnr. w. E. Cotton of Mill Greek was a; W. R. Lackey's home Monday. W. H Lackey anf family s,cal sunday at the home of Mack Bar- bcI.
 Mir. and Mrs. Luther Smith spent Sunday al Tom Peters home at Big Fork.
 Ben Harrison of Nunley spent Sat- urday and Sunday at the J. c. Stan fridge home.
 Hattie Widener of Alder sepnt Saturday night with Da t Lackey | this plase.
 Claude Standridge of Asher, Ok, IS spending a few months with his parents and friends.
 Ed Smith of Caddo Gap is spend ng a few days with his brother, Luther, of this place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joe Hooper spent Saturday night with Mir. Hooper's mother near Big Fork.
 Lem Lofts of Nunley Spcnt Fri cay night and Saturday Mtih Kim GOiks and friends here.
 Grand Eisenhower of this place spent the later part of last wecg with his parents near Nunley.
 Mute Standridge, Jr, and family spent Friday and Saturday at the home Of Dr. Bates near Alder.
 Elisha Barber of this place is spending this week with kinfolks and friends near Mountain Fork.
 Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
B0ULDERs FROM ROCKY.

Miss Ollie Chambers is sick with slow fever.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Turner are vis- iting relatives near Oden.
 The Rev. C. .. Tolliver IS con- ducting meeting just east of Mena,
 A. N. and A. II. Cunningham vis- tied relatives at Muse, Ok, last week.
 James perryaan of Canadian, Ok, is here visiting with the family of Gates Fox.
 ]. H. Maddox and W. II. Hamby made business trip to Talihina, Ok, last week.
 Mrs. Carrie Moore and daughter. Mrs. Bonnie Owensby, from near Board Camp, visited relatives here last week,
 s. c. W. Sargent and family of Muse, Ok, are here visiting Mrs. Sargents parents, Mir. and Mrs. F B. Harrison.
 Uncle Dick Stockton of Ozark and his grandson. Lennox Stockton Of Cove. are spending this week with relatives here.
 Let all our farmers attend the field meeting to be held on the farm of ]. E. Warmer nexf Friday afler- noon. Demonstrat0r A. E. Wear will conduct the meeting.
 We have honey dew in abun- dance. Will some one tell us how this is produced? Some say 1t is caused by aa insect. Others say Il
 The rainfall the past week was
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Fe3~--' ---'--~-r--r NEW HOPE NEEDLES.

W. Fleming made a business trip to Mena Saturday.
 Hunter Flemlng and family Of Mena spent Sunday here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Strickland visited relatives at Board Camp this week.
 Everybody is invited to attend the literary al New Hope Saturday night.
 Neve Mimberly and family left Saturday for Big Cedar, Ok, to visit relatives.
 Jim Ramsay and Miss Laura Tur- pin attended church at Big Fork Sunday.
 School is progressing nicely at New Hope, with Miss Arrie Steph- ems as teacher.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. Inman of Holly Springs visited at the home of w. A. Norris Sunday.
 Don't forget the picnic at New Hope Saturday, August .. Every body invited to come.
 Sweet Pickle.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Sinainn Convention.

All singing casses in Polk county are requested to send delegates from their class and be represented iii the Polk County Singing Con vention which meets al Two Mile on Friday night before the first Sunday in August, and continues until Sunday evening. Dinner will be served on the ground. Every body invited to come and bring well filled baskets.
 Henry Daniel, Organizer.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
COVE CATCHES.

Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Donley F.. Barton, July 20, daughter.
 Robert Hunter has purchased the Guthrie fruit farm of g acres one half mile north of town.
 The Rev. J. J. Haynes now preach es at the Baptist church on the second and third Sunday of each month, instead of only once each month, as heretofore.
 Robert Hunter and Charles Baker have invested in a flrst-class moving picture outfit, and will give their first entertainment at the .oNn hall Saturday night.
 The cause of the sudden death of Mrs. J. I Dempsey, which occurred last Sunday night. has not been fully determined by the attending physicians, and fl probably would require an autopsy to settle this question.
 Tallie Wooddell left Monday morning for kenna, N. M., to visit friends. and some of his chums here are inclined to believe that when he returns he will bring a bride.
 Rebekah lodge Nc. 3l2. which was organized here recently. is in very fiourlshing condition and now has a membership of A. The following officers were installed by District Deputy Mrs. Lulu Hinsted on the fifth inst: Miss Mildred McCowan. N. C.; Miss Macy Norris, V. G.; Mrs. Martha Daniels, Chaplain; Thomas Seanlon. Conductor: Mrs. Sada iingst. Warden.
 The fifth annual picnic held on
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
FEATHERS FROM EAGLET0N.

Bard Soman and family have moved from this place to Crutch- field.
 Henry Hauert and c. Wyss spent last Sunday with friends at HOdg- ins, Ok.
 R. Dusenbury spent last Sunday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. c. l., Briggs at Rich Mountain.
 Mrs. Phil Stevenson and children and Mrs. Will Hauert were shop ping in Mena last Monday.
 The improvement work being done on the Rich Mountain school house and grounds is progressing nicely.
 Bob Morgan came up last Friday to spend a few days visiting with his grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. Matthews.
 Miss Electra and sister, Miss Teca Day, of near Black Fork, returned home last Sunday from a weeks visit with friends at De Queen.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elmer ]. Lnndy ans! children spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lundy's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. T. Matthews.
 The large addition to the big steam kiln dryer is almost com pleted and makes quite difference ln the looks of things at this place. R. P. Harris of Ft. Smith and Will Hauert of this place made busi- ness trip to the home of Warren Lemons in Scott county last Mon day.
 The fencing of the K. c. s. right of-way began at Rich Mountain last week. The men are working west to the Oklahoma line. The crew is at the Howard water tank at this time.
 Hiram
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Correspondence
UPPER RIG F0RK.

Plenty of rain here and crops are looking more than good.
 Elder Simmons preached Saturday night at the John Lyles home.
 M. B. Fried left Monday morning for Mena, our good market place.
 E. <. Lewis and family were Yls- itOrs at the home Of bartsl I.yies.
 C. X. Bates is conducting our school successfully, and the scitool year promises much good.
 The stave mill is just through at Big Fork, and the shingle mill owned by $. V Heath and MT. Bates will begin business soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
WICIkEs.

!. T. Hill has sold his prop. rls east of town. w. NJ. McClelland wa the buyer. :. Mir. and Mrs. R. II. Tunnell lef Tuesday for Cove to see daughter who is sick.
 Mrs. Daniel and children of Nor ris, Ok, are visiting her parents Mi and Mrs. Vance.
 Ola Tunnell and sister, Miss Fan. nie. attended the funeral of Mrs. ] IT. Dempsey at Cove Monday. Miss Lucy Burns returned to hel home at Moore Spur Saturday, after a few days stay at this place.
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The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
BOARD CAMP.

George M. Harrison and daughter Joe, were Mena visitors Thursday. Miss Hetty Perry, who has been very sick with fever. is much bet ter.
 Miss Joe Conn of Board Camp vis-- tied her aunt, Mrs. H. E. Davis oi Ink, Saturday.
 Miss Florence Hall of Potter vis- tied her friend, Brooks Harrison Saturday night and Sunday. Rex Harrison and sister. Brooke spent the latter part of last week visiting friends at Potter, Hatfield and Cove.
 Nob0dy's Child.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Carpet Weaving.

Having just recelyed a new loom, [ am prepared to do all kind of weaving, from the good old fash- toned rag carpets to the silk and wool table and couch covers, por- tieres, etc. Gather up the old worn fabrics and let me make beautiful and useful homefurnish- ings of them. Address, Mrs. ]. H.. Cunningham, Mena, Route No. 2, one half mile north of Potter. l will call for and deliver orders. l23-6 bw4
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

heavy and crops are good. Corn is fast maturing. Cotton is fruitinR fine. and peas and other hay crops are doing fine. Some have planted ihe second crop of potatoes. Others will plant as soon as the ground will do to blow.
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The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Mark G. Riggin returned Tues day from a three months trip through Missouri and Oklahoma. He will visit with his parents near Board Camp for a while, but is anxious to get a position as book keeper in Mena. Mark said that on his trip he found no place where the crops are as good as the are in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

T. N. Harris, for 10 years resi- dent of Goldsboro, Tex, arrived in Mena last Friday to visit indefinite ly with his brother-in-law, J. $. Ruth. Mr. Harris is an elderly gen. tleman and as he has been in bad health for some time, comes here for the sole purpose of recuperat- ing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Griflith of ink were ir Mena Tuesday, ac- companied hs Misses Ellie and Bess- ic Hampton, who are returning to ileir home in Manstiald afler wis fling Mr. and Mrs. Griffith for sev- rral weeks.
 E. C. Turner was in from Rocky Saturday and carries the same old story as the rest of the Polk county farmers everything now promises bumper crops in Polk county.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Shelton of Ink, accompanied by little grand daughter, were in Mena "Wednesday. And Mir. shelton has the same old story-bumper crops all around.
 Miss Cora Richardson, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. N. P. Richardson, has accepted position as assist anl le Pref shaekleford al the Potter school.
 Captain George l. Hazleit of shady spent "Wednesday looking af- ter business in Mena.
 R. J. Abernathy of Big Fork was in Mena on business Wednesday,
 G. F. Paul of IIatton was trading in Mena Monday.
 Will give a good home and small wages to elderly lady to help in family of three. R. r. D. No. 2. box {. i23-3 bwi
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

J. l. Edwards was in from his iarm and orchard three miles west ui iowh With some fine Elberta peaches. He says he is taking inc . pest oi care Of his young fruit trees anu ''ley are coming in hearing in perfect condition. "
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
Rolf. Not "Rapp."

Last week an item was published saying that Leon A. Caughron had been appointed postmaster at 'Rapp." The office is Rolf in- stead.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Mrs. Anna Gates, who has been visiting her uncle, John English, left Monday for her home near Okla hOma CiLy.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

NJ. V. Heath, General Heath, Mrs. Mary Lewis and Brad Cogur of Big Fork was in Mena on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Clip Miller returned to Mover, Ok, Saturday after spending few days visiting relatives in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

See the fine line of Art Goods and Water Paints. Brushes. Art Paper and everything for use in art work at Hiltebrand's Gallery. if2-29-2w
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

J. T. Grant has returned to Mena after spending a couple of years in Texas.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Clinton of Grannis were in the city Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

hopes to be benefited by a change. B. II. Barton, his brother, was up from Cove Monday to help him to get ready to go.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

John B. Shawhan of Kenton. Ok. IS here visiting his old friend, w. c. Baker, and looking over Polk coun- ty with a view to purchasing.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Dr. P. R. Watkins reports the birth of baby girl to MT. and Mrs. William Sweeter of Eagleton.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

w. F. Terry and family of Albany, Tex have moved to Mena to make their home. Mrs. Terry IS a sister of Mrs. Ed Sharp.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

J. $. Hauerwas was in from his home. northeast of Mena Tuesday. bringing a box of fancy peaches fo The Star, some of finest seen in this year af hie naaehae
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

John T. Miller, merchant of Oden, was in Mena on business Sat- urday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

E. W. Larmon. who has just re- turned from trip into Monteom- cry county says that Polk county IS Tar ahead in crops. He has aez eompanled t0 Mena by r A
 sanders of Rogers, Ark. who re- ports corn badly hurt by drouth in that locality. ''
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

If you want to buy good farm. see w. b. Allen, Potter. 30-t
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

See that fine line of Kodaks for sale at Hiltebrand's. Also fresh and the best Kodak and Photo Supplies. ii4-29-2w
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

l.. w. Averilt of Hatfield drove up Monday, bringing some very fine peaches, a sample of which he left al the Star office.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Frank Gam Of Potter was in Mena on business Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

]. Il. Davis, an old time resident or Mena, now in the real estate and insurance business at Womble. was n the City on business Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

w. M. Taylor of Potter was in Aena Friday He is ona 0f Polk Polk eouniys many happy farmers, en- toying health and prosperity.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

MT. and Mrs. John Bates of Beth el, Ok, were in Mena on business Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

J. w. Holmes of Red Bird was in Mena Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Miss Tylee Goodwin of Potter ar rived Saturday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Marion Williams.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

B. Sale left last Saturday for a visit with his brother, R. D. Sale, at Muldrow, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Misses Bessie Cecil and Joe Barn. es or Vanderyoort and Miss Brad ford of Little Rock, who is visiting them, were in Mena Sunday to at- tend the revival meeting.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

E. L. Goben of Cove was in Mena on business Tuesday Mir. Cohen is leader of the band at Cove. besides which he has a photograph gal iery and job printing office. which he proposes to build up.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27
PERSONAL NOTES

J. w. Holmes of Red Bird was in Mena Saturday.
 Frank Gam of Potter was in Mena on business Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Clinton of Grannis were in the city Friday.
 J. T. Grant has returned to Mena after spending couple of years in Texas.
 John T. Miller, merchant of 0den, was in Mena on business Sat- urday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Bates of Beth el, Ok, were in Mena on business Tuesday.
 J. w. Dilbeck of Big Fork was here Monday and left Tuesday for Ft Smith.
 Lee Evans and w. NJ. Taylor of Mountain Fork were trading in Mena Friday.
 B. Sale left last Saturday for a visit with his brother, R. D. Sale, at Muldrow, Ok.
 Miss Tylee Goodwin of Potter ar rived Saturday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Marion Williams.
 Dr. P. R. Watkins reports the birth of baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Sweeter of Eagleton.
 Clip Miller returned to Mover, Ok, Saturday after spending few days visiting relatives in Polk county.
 NJ. V. Heath, General Heath, Mrs. Mary Lewis and Brad Cogur of Big Fork was in Mena on business today.
 Mrs. Anna Gates, who has been visiting her uncle, John English, left Monday for her home near Okla homa City.
 hopes to be benefited by a change. B. II. Barton, his brother, was up from Cove Monday 10 help him to get ready to go.
 
 W. r. Terry and family of Albany. Tex. have moved to Mena to make their home. Mrs. Terry IS sister of Mrs. Ed Sharp.
 l.. w. Averiit of Hatfield drove up Monday, bringing some very fine peaches, sample of which he left at the Star office.
 w. M Taylor of Potter was in Aena Friday He is oHa If Polk eountys many happy farmers. en- Ioylng health and prosperity.
 ]. Il. Davis, an old time resident ol Mena, now in the real estate and insurance business at Womble, was in the City on business Monday.
 John E. Shawhan of Kenton. Ok. IS here visiting his old friend. w. c Baker, and looking over Polk coun- ty with a view to purchasing. 
 J. $. Hauerwas was in from his home northeast of Mena Tuesday bringing a box of fancy peaches fo The Star, some of finest seen in fbis year ef big peaches. peaches
 Misses Bessie Cecil and Joe Barn es Of Vandervoort and Miss Brad lord of Little Rock, who is visiting them, were in Mena Sunday to at- tend the revival meeting.
 E. L. Goben of Cove was in Mana on business Tuesday. Mir. Cohen is leader of the band at Cove. besides which he has a photograph gal iery and a job printing office. which he proposes to build up.
 B w. Larmon, who has just re- turned from a trip into Monteom- cry county, says that Polk county IS Tar ahead in crops. He has ae. eompanied lo Mena by r A sanders or Rogers, Ark. who re- pofls corn badly hurt by drouth in that locality.
 J. l. Edwards was in from his 'afn and orchard three miles west oi Town with some fine Flberta peaches. He says he is taking the pesl Of care of his young fruit trees 'nu tiiey are coming in hearing in perfect condition. -
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

J. w. Dilbeck of Big Fork was here Monday and left Tuesday for Ft. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Will give good home and small wages to elderly lady to help in a family of three. R. r. D. No. 2. box {. f23-3 bwi
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-27

Lee Evans and w. NJ. Taylor of Mountain Fork were trading in Mena Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
LETTER DELIVERED
AFTER Is YEARS.

Danbury. Conn. May IA letter
mailed In Geneva. N. u. seventy-threo
years ago by Peter Bithy to o. s. Pad
dock of Yonkers, N. T.. was delivered
today to the latter mans sister, Mrs.
Maray L, Mead OF this city. The let
ter which was written before envel.
ores came into use. was folded and
sealed with wax and had been mislaid
in the archives of the Geneva office
until short time ago, when 1t vas
discovered and mailed to Yonkers.
where no trace of Paddock could be
found. 1t was sent to the dead letter
office in Washington. whence 1t was
mailed to Mrs. Mead
The writer and Paddock both died
many years ago and Mrs Mead il
Paddock's only surviving relative. Tho
letter was in reference to timber land
owned by Paddock in the northern
part of New York state. and by Its
means Mrs. Mead hopes to establish q
claim to the lands which she had
tried to get but was unable to in The
past.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
BET 1T WOULD RAIN
AND LOST $4,000

Colby. Kas., May 17.-"Jim" Fike is
trying to get rich betting against the
weather. Last August he staked $780,
600 on chance that 1t would rain
within three months. II 1t had rained
as he bet he would have made $780,.
600 and got his $4,000 back. too. But
1t didn'a rain. Fike has been at 1t now
for five years and has never won. He
says. however:
'Ill make big killing one OF these
years just as sure as shootin'. and
when l do, I'll put on patent leather
shoes and go to the seashore."
Fike has staked $175,O 900 in five
years on chances that there would be
enough rain and seasonable weather
to give him a bumper crop Of wheat
Each year of the five something went
wrong. He has 1900 acres in wheat
this year.