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The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
LOWER BIG FORK.

Bob Hughes went to Mena Friday.
 0des Shanker Of Egger was in this vicinity Sunday.
 The fishermen are having a nice time during the rainy weather.
 Mrs Linda Hail, who has been very il IS reported some better.
 Jaek Poster and family of Board Camp visited Friday night with Tom Foster.
 Ira Stanley of Board Camp spent Sunday night at the home of his brother. A. J. Stanley.
 Mir. and Mrs Walter Foster and son Teal visited relatives in Mena the latter part of last week.
 Mrs. Margaret Stanley and two children of Board Camp are visit atlns this week with friends and relatives here.
 Johnnie and D0gan Cotton and Will Foster all made business trip to Mena Friday Will Foster re- turned home Saturday very sick.
 Mr. and Mrs. Warren Standridge of Opal spent Sunday night with their son. Bob Standridee Of this place.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
HOMBLE MARBLES.


 ". E. Wcmble went to Little Rock last week.
 The Womhle band went to Black Springs Friday night. where they gave concert.
 Major E. ]. Henley and J. k. Jam mison of Helen were in town on business this week.
 Contractor Greene is building an up-to-date residence for Mr. De- Loach on 6urd0n street.
 Carpenter Van Dike is building a nice residence for Walter Emery on hts recently acquired property here.
 Mrs. Joe Rodgers received news of The death of her sister. Mrs. Sadie Jackson, at her home at Mt, Ida last week.
 ln order to accommodate their increasing trade. the hardware de- pa7iment 0f the Grand Leader has erected an addition i0 one of its warehouses.
 The state convention 0f the q. \ H. A. which was billed 10 takf pIace Aerc Saturday. was postponed on aeeouni of the principal ofieiai. failing so be present.
 Jlm Jarrett. manager of ihs hamp Allll1@ns hardware hrancl store recently bought the old Coh. bier farm en polk creek and nil lHlid E mHaeFn fAIu FesidaHfe of I4
 Ihe fily eeuneli passed nn ara nauet receuIIf ihHI N Inienafa foi hAlit4 hft 4sfaieetaa and eseates
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
INK DOTS.

Will Coles son is dangerously ill. Luther Perry is visiting friends al Quito.
 Claude Wallace visited friends near Ransom Sunday.
 Hiss Zula Davis of Mena is visit ii;g her grandfather, r. c. Conn.
 Everyone remember. Saturday night is literary night at Concord.
 Dr. R. C. Mccoy and Ciaud Miller were tranSatcing business in Mena Tuesday.
 Ira Jones of Rocky was visiting friends here from Sunday until Tuesday.
 Alva Wood came in Sunday from Lockesburg, where he went some time ago.
 II. E. Chambers and family spent Sunday al the home of Bob Ed wards of Quito.
 We had quite a rain Sunday and Monday. and now the farmers are waiting to see some spring weather.
 G. W. Wolf returned home Sun day from Paris, Tex, where he has been in the hospital several weeks. He was accompanied home hy his daughter. May. who visited iicre Tor a while.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Miss Mary McNeely Breaks Arm.

4 letter from Miss Mary McNeely, now in Longmont. Colo, gives the information that she fell on an icy pavement a few days ago while on her way to business and broke both bones in her right forearm very close to the wrist. One bone was considerably shattered. Two at tempts were made at reducing the fracture, then an x-ray exposure made to ascertain the exact condi- ton. The result had not been de- termiend at date of letter. The fall rendered Miss McNeely unconscious and she lay on the ice for some minutes before she was able to go to the home of friends nearby.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
MRS. DONALDSON AT REST.

The funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs. Alberta Donaldson, wife of E. H. Donaldson, were held Sunday afternoon at the residence on Church avenue. The interment was in White Oak cemetery.
 Despite the continuous and heavy downpour of rain, there were many friends in attendance at both the house and cemetery. Very beauti- ful were the floral offerings, par iicularly those of the Woman's Literary Club and the Elks lodge. The services, simple and touching. were conducted by the Rev. Francis \. Brewer, pastor of the NJ. l..
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
ACORN ACCOUNTS.


 Uncle Billy Reed, the oldest set- tier of this settlement, is dead. He was an active citizen and a promi- nent man for years.
 Edgar Waves, who has been can- Nasslng the southeastern states the past winter in the interest of a New York roofing company, stopped of to call on the homefolks at the Water Valley farm. Edgar is one Of us, and we are always more than glad to see him step in. He was en route to Kansas City to spend two weeks.
 We learn from reliable parties that the winter term of our Acorn school closed its labors last Fri- day. About IS of the children of this district have been out of school the last two or three months. but don't ask us why, for we are not able to tell you. So there's a guess coming.
 We did not attend the primary Tor cause, 50 we have no comments to make, as 1t was a lawful assem- bly, but we consider the statutes that authorize the primary to be very defective, as tt is one sided 'eXpartcl, very expensive and don't even satisfy the majority party. was glad to note what the Demo- crai had to say on this subject in the last issue. This proposition is m every way fair and reasonable. glNe all parties an equal showing, would encourage all voters to go to the election and vote and the cost would be no more than for one. have advocated this change for several years privately and through the press. and 1 hope the Democrat will continue Co agitate this ques- tion until the change is made. if we have to resort Co the referen- dunn. Let us have a free and un- irameled primary.
 Rain has fallen most of the time since Sunday noon and there is no sign of abatement this Monday evening. The water in the valleys IS bold and turgid. but not half so bad with us as the big flood last April. the like of which we hope to never see again, but we can only hope, as We are powerless to pre- vent.
 This writer has been connected with the farm most of the time for 69 years, and has observed some what closely. but never have | no- ticed farmers here, elsewhere and everywhere so far behind with their crop preparation. But may We not yet recover lost ground and turn a partial defeat into a signal victory I think we surely can if the season is favorable and horse feed will hold out until oats are ripe. Work stock has held up well so far but We will expect more Of if for the next four months. put don't expect too much unless we give extra attention. Grass is good. but we can't blow a horse and lei him graze al the same time. He must have rest and sleep. but whatever you feed him. much or little. give him plenty of good water and use tho brush and comb freely. Save the horse.
 Know ye. all and singular, that thf Acorn Realty and General De feiopment Company Is u9w well organized and chartered by the grand moFul of the haiiyuiek. Nau le The fifue 90 secure corner iots and the most desirable building sites flor residences Apply in pef- san. ltf letter nr phone Nan nf- ffe on 3eTfnne street. next door sa ftosIefff Af moan hnsInesE faf aiH Hnd about fsers lo8y
 Don eezla Hs any money thIs Apf hfst trmHular
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
LOWER MOUNTAIN FORK.

county. He says old Polk looks best Co him.
 Win Gordon, who has been at Tahhina, has come back 10 Polk Our fifth Sunday meeting was n success. Everybody had a good time.
 Mrs. Roxie Gordon has been sick for the past two weeks, but is im- proving.
 Uncle Tommy Leming and Mrs. Leming visited his two sisters at Hatfield last week.
 Miss Muriel Smith, who has been III Texarkana the past few months, has returned to Polk county. We have certainly had an over flow here. Old Mill Greek was big ger Monday than it has been for several years.
 Totsy.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
REPUBLICANS
 NOTICE

There will be a meeting held in the various wards in Mena on the following dates for the purpose of electing delegates to the county convention, which will be held in Mena April i3.
 First ward meeting will be held at Dr. Gunnels' drug store, Saiur- day, April 6, at 10 a. m.
 Second ward meeting will be held at the court house, Tuesday, April g, al 10 a. m.
 Third ward will meet at the home of NJ. F. Lutes, corner Polk street and Southerland avenue, Monday, April 8. at 9 a. m. 26-6 bwi
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Bargains in Fruit Trees.

Elberta Peach Trees, one-year- old, 4-5 feet, packed in boxes in moss, ready for quick shipment. True to name, sure to please. IS boxes, each containing 800 Elberta trees, price S37.50 each; 23 boxes, each containing 300 ElberLa trees, price S23.50 each; boxes, each containing 300 assorted field grown Roses. Also other stock. Get busy. Address, C. H. Webster, Nurseryman, Reine street, Mena Ark. i8-3 f3-36-2
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
J. C. Adams for Representative.

Some of the citizens of this com munity have solicited the Rev. J.. c. Adams of Mena to announce himself as a candidate for the State Legislature on an independent ticket, subject to tine majority of the voters of Polk county at the coming election. and he has ac- cepted the invitation. and will make the announcement through this paper in a few days.
 A. ?. Brown. Hatfield, March 30, 1912. alli
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
ANOTHER CAMPAIGN OPENED

The candidates for the sev. eral offices of the county and city have been taking up most of the peoples time for the last few weeks, hence we have mi the soft pedal on. But now we have opened our campaign in earnest. We are running for business. If we don't net it if will not be our fault, for we are offering many inducements for the people to support us-- Good Goods, Right Prices and Courteous Treatment beinq the three main blanks in our plat form. We are on the corner opposite the banks, and will be pleased 10 have the people of Mena and Polk county to come in and see us. If you are not acquainted, come in and get ''rightr-it will be to our mu- tual advantage.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
THE M E MA PHARMACY
 Bennett Jackson. Proprietor
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk ss.
 G. B. Cannon, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Heath, Defendant-In the Court of $. H. Smith, Justice of the Peace for Center Township. The Defendant, Mary Heath, is warned to appear at my office in Center Township on the ith day of May, 1912, and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff, c. B. Cannon.
 $. II. SMITH, J. P. This 30lh day of March, 1912. Star-First Pub. Apr {. Lst. Pub. May
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
MENA COAL FAMINE
But if Sun Continues to Shine Much
 Will Not Be Needed.

Mena is facing a coal famine. At present the coal dealers have no coal on hand and cannot get any, as the railroad company is picking up all It can get it's hands on, prepar- ing itself for the future in case the coal miners should strike. Nobody IS suffering much on account of the coal shortage, however, as the sun has warmed things up so that fires are almost unnecessary.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
EGcER NEWS.

Lem Lofts of Alder was in Egger Saturday and sunday. Rev. John r. Miller Of Oden was in Eager on business Friday. Rev. Lewis Johnson of Oden at tended services at this place Sun day.
 Olis Huffman 9nd James Darough made a business trip to Mena Sat- urdav.
 II. A. Standridge who has been sick for the past two weeks, is able io be up again.
 Sapphire.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
NOTICE or SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that by order of the County Court on Che 22nd day of March, | will offer for sale 10 tho highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Southeast entrance t0 the Court House in Mena, Ark, on April i0, 1912, between the hours of a. m. and 3 D. m, one portable steam engine and boiler, i2 horsepower. Said sale being made subject to the approval of the County Court. Boiler is in good condition, and an expert says lt IS worth $500. Properly can be seen by inquiry at the Court House.
 w. l.. PARKER.
 23-9 wi County Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Correspondence
RED BIRD NOTES.

r. l.. Ferguson went 10 Mt. Ida Monday
 rhe Rev. Charles Mounts preach ed ai Shilo Sunday Major E. j. Henley made a trip 60 Womhle Tuesday. <. W. Mitchell made business trip to Womble Tuesday.
 Grey-Eyed Daisy.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
POSTED LANDS.

The public is hereby notified and warned that the lands owned by the parties named below and sit uated in the vicinity of Egger, have been posted according 10 law. and any one found trespassing upon said lands will be prosecuted under the law.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

James II. Ashton of salina, kas., and Joseph Phillips of Russell, kas.' arrived in Mena "Wednesday to look for a location. MT. Philips expects to go to DeQueen to look around, but Mir. Ashton will stay here.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

strayed-Dark brown COW, Q years
 old, long horns. branded "HH on left hip. Any Information Of same vii be gladly paid for. ?. ]. Me elinchy. MeHa. Ark. wi
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS A
COUNTY COTTON MEIGHER

w. F. WARD authorizes the an nouncement of his candidacy for the office of County Cotton Weigh CT, subject to the action of the voters of the September election.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Good PaSture-Heavy grass, plenty of water Joplin place, mile and half west of town on Talihina road. Horses and cows, 50 cents a month, siy00 for season.
 26-i John Elshhofl.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Wanted-Girl for general house.
 work on farm fl miles out; good wages and steady work for right party. R. ?, Gregg, Mena, Ark. 23-i8-37-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

For Sale-Fine carriage horse, sur
 rey, buggy and harness; also full blood Plymouth Rock chickens or eggs for setting, and a Scotch Col lie dog. John Thompson. ail-ff
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Pasture Your Stock.

l have 2i0-acre pasture three miles west of Mena, known as the r. Hiddi place, Am ready to re- ceive stock at all times.
 26-im J. A. Knoll.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

To make a good, reliable family horse, the colt must be started right. l make a specially of break ing and training young horses and subduing outlaws. Shetland pony for sale. X. K. F'retz, opposite depot. 26-i4-37-im
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

The big candle will commence to burn April i5. Bring your coupons and get in your estimate. You may be the lucky one at Works Racket Store. 26-i i4-37-2
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Miss MolIie Morgan, Mrs. Taylor and Angelo Fossen of Coaidale were in Mena "Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

right to levy tax for the free bridge, and he promised them to come to Ft. Smith when the bridge was comp!eted
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Miss Lodi Cheek of Yandervoort spent Sunday with Miss Ozie Joplin and left on Monday for Antlers. Ok, for a visit.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

ihe office of ilue inspector. whose duty it is Co inspect and condemn all defective tlues and chimneys every % days.
 Der Captain.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Major E. H. Poe returned to Grannis Wednesday. after spend- ing Tuesday and Tuesday night iransacting business in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

For Sale-Black Orpington Eggs,
 S5 per setting of i5. My pen of Black Orpingtons is headed by Black Beauty, imported cockerel, English pedigree No. 97732, and winner of many American prizes. Inquire at Petty's store. all-3-2i-im
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Millinery Store at Potter.

I wish to announce to the public that I have opened up a Millinery Store over s. w. Oliver and Sons store at Potter, with complete line of Ladies. Misses and Chil- drens' Millinery. Prices to suit ev- erybody. Mrs. Mamie Arnold.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Wanted to Buy-A good milk eoN
 and a driving horse. kddress heA so'' Aeaa, Afh. tS-f3-38-2 9
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Pure Single Comb White Leg horn eggs, i5 for Sl 100 for s5. None better. Also complete line of Cy- phers Incubators and Poultry Sup plies. c. o. Kelly, Mena Ark. 2i-6 Ii-31-2l
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
23-9 Wi

church. South. iu which church the deceased was a consistent member.
 A. r. Rust was down from Kan sas City Co attend the funeral, re- turning on the carly train Mon day morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

For Saie-7 registered Duroc-Jer-
 sey hogs, SOW with pigs, 2 gilts. See or phone Dr. R. C. Maxwell. all-U
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

l.. C. Wilcoxen of Mountain Fork was trading in the city last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
Bargains in Mena Realty

business house, choice location on Mena street, and two dwellings, each with an acre of ground, which will seell cheap if taken soon. See or address, w. NJ. Caldwell, Mena, Ark. 25-ll-37-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Posts Tor Sale-i.7u good White
 Oak Posls 6h feet long. Address haehard Nie's Mena. Route 1. Box t2 a6-s
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04
PERSONAL NOTES

PERSONAL NOTES
 W. W. Townsend was in Ink on business Friday.
 l.. C. Wilson of Wickes was in Mena Saturday.
 J. A. Harkey of Halton was in Mena last week.
 Dan Wilcox of Nunley was in Mena Wednesday.
 T. A. Woodell of Cove was in Mena Tuesday night.
 Lon Little of Cove was in Mena on business Tuesday.
 C. w. Liner of Hatfield was here on business Friday.
 H. ]. Harrison left Wednesday for a visit at Waldron.
 F. McCauley and r. Watson of Ida, Ok, were in Mena Friday.
 Ed Fields and Ed Gibson of Mountain Fork were here Friday.
 Willis Hines of Dallas was re- ported dying at noon Wednesday,
 The Rev. c. w. Wolf returned from Paris, Tex, Saturday night.
 Mrs. Bud Wallace has returned from a visit with relatives near Quito.
 c. w. Wimberly, J. c. Wood and P. s. Holman of Egger were here last week.
 NJ. 0. Cecil, H. Nj. Wilkins and H. J. McCauley of Vandervoort were here Friday.
 R. NJ. Anderson of Hatfield was visiting and transacting business in Mena Wednesday.
 Sam Andrews of Rig Cedar, Ok, was trading in Mena Thursday, re- turning home Friday.
 c. E. Webber and family of More land, Kas., arrived on Tuesday to make their home in Mena.
 J. w. Neal, foreman of the Wat kins Lumber Company's mill at Opal, was in the city Friday.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. |. Wood left last Monday for Texarkana. Mrs. Wood went for medical treatment.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Martin of Hat field were guests of MT. and Mrs. W. I. Green last Thursday and Fri day.
 Mir. and Mrs. II. W. Cardwell re- turned this week from Texarkana, where they have lived for several months.
 Mack Reed of Lennox, Ok, w. w. Mcbride of Big Cedar, Ok, and A. H. Williams of Waters were in Mena Monday.
 w. C. Lassetter, assistant agron- omist of the State university, ar rived Wednesday for visit at the experimental farm.
 J. F. Smith was in from Hartley Thursday. He reports that Edward Pagan was elected committeeman in Faulkner township.
 X marriage license was issued Saturday to George L. Davis of Bogg Springs and Miss Addie Lee Joplin of Yandervoort.
 Miss Mary pifer. Mrs. E. Black well, Mrs. Charles Buschaw and Mrs. Bailey of Page, Ok. were shopping in Mena Saturday.
 The Rev. J. M. Carter, district su- perintendent of the First NJ. E. church, returned to Sloan Springs last Monday after a short stay here.
 W. l. Mckinney has rented his house. i2lS Church avenue, to Mrs. Josie Garden, and has moved to his 5-acre place on the Highlands on the Southside.
 Oscar. the six-month-old son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Gates, died Tuesday morning. The funeral ser vices were held Wednesday. Bur ial at Rocky.
 John harmon, B. W. Teaters, w. J. Dunman and L. Lambert. all old soldiers. were at Owens Chapel Wednesday io attend the funeral of W. C. Reed.
 Mir. and Mrs. Homer Bales of Hat field came up last week for a visit with friends. Mir. Bales returned home Friday, but Mrs. Bales and will be here several days.
 Joe Hieit was down from Eagle
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

furv-hred White Holland Turkeys f9r saie Ssoo per pair. f7.b0 trio. Address Mrs ffa o Smfh. Nanley. Ark i9f
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

John Hamilton Iefl Monday ieF slstt in Ei. smith and Van bafen Nf Hamilton wns a mem hef af iae legislature uhon fhe bla na nasse esnr Ia Nmah khn
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Worthy Mckinney has rented out his farm six miles %est 0f Mena and. wth his family. moved Co Hazel. ok- where he soon will be Joined by his son. Garland. as soon as he has finished his course at the medical college al Little Rock.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

Prof c. W. Johnson of Grannis was in Mena Saturday looking after business matters. He says that when his present term of school is ended he will devote his entire time to his former profession. the practice of law.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-04

]. Il. Tull of Sloan Springs, who recently purchased the W. l.. Car ter place at i2ii West Port Arthur avenue, was in Mena today. He will begin repairing the house about April 1 and will move here soon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-08-17
Succession Sale.

OuCCCSShOm Oo1Cs
18th Judicial District Court, Grant
Parish, Louisiana.
Succession of H. M. Brock.
No. 2SO6.
By virtue of an order issued out of
the 18th Judicial District Court of Grant
parish, Louisiana, dated August 9Th,
1912, will sell, at public auction, on
the premises at the store lately conduct
ed by Homer NJ Brock, deceased, at
New Verda. Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, Aug. "a, 1912,
the entire stock of goods in said store
building, consisting of dry goods, cloth
ing, silks, laces and general merchan-
disc usually kept in Village stores, to-
gether with all the fixtures and appur-
tenances in said store.
Terms of sale, cash for not less than
the>inventoried price, all as per the in
ventory of said stock of goods now OH
file in the office of the Clerk of Court
at Colfax, Louisiana, in the succession
proceedings entitled Succession Of ii.
M. Brock, deceased.
All the perishable groceries in said
stock will be sold at private sale al
once for not less than the inventoriec
price. -
| Administrators.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-08-17
We are going to do some stunts that
will be to your interest

Miss Ethel White, assisted by her
sister Miss Leota, entertained a num-
Der of her friends at party last Sat
urday evening. Many interesting
games were played, the "Orange Con-
test" "Winker," and Musical
Chimes being among them. Mr..
Clarence Faraldo carried off the first
prize in the orange contest, and Miss
Leila Swafford carried off the BOBBY
prize. The Misses White are charming
entertainers and everybody enjoyed the
evening. Those present were Misses
Nettie Phillips, Elma Duckworth, Pear
Jeter, Nina Jeter, Leila Swafford, Yer
non Cameron, Eula Lewis, Burl Carna-
han, Nina Strickland, and Messrs. Ell
mer -Jeter, Philo Goodwin, Clarence
Hays, Henry Wolfork, Willie Nicholson,
Thweat billiard, Kelly Mcknight, irwin
Jordan, Allen Swafford and c. Faraldo