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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-22
GUARDIANS SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that pur-
suant to the order and directions
OF the Probate Court of Polk Coun-
ty, Arkansas, made on the 3ist day
of January, 1912, the same being an
adjourned day OF the January
term Of said court, the undersigned,
as guardian OF the estate OF Lula
Bell Wilcox, ct al, minor heirs OF
Mary A. Wilcox, deceased, will Of
fer for sale at the South entrance
to the court house in the County
of Polk, and will then and there
make sale of the following lands
belonging to the estate OF the said
minors, and described as follows,
to-wit:
The North x Of the NWA OF
Section 2, and NEH OF the Nell
of Section 3. Township 2 South.
Range 20 West. containing 1884
acres. more or less.
Said lands will be sold on a credit
of six months. Bond and approved
security will be required, together
with lien on the land for the pur-
chase price.
Said lands will be sold as afore-
said on the 26th day of February.
1912. between the hours prescribed
for judicial sales.
Fl. w. Eisenhower,
ct al.
This January 81, 1912.
SIKH
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tory and perplexing. Sheldon played
the difficult part of waiting and look
ing on, while his rival devoted himself
energetically to reaching out and
srasping at the futtering prize. He
did not belong to Berande. and, now
that he was weI and strong again. Il
was time for him to go. Instead OF
which Tudor had settled himself down
comfortably. resumed swimming. went
dynamiting fish with Joan. spent hours
with her hunting pigeons. trapping
erocodiies and at target practice with
rifle and revolver
But there were certain traditions Of
hospitality that prevented Sheldon
from breathing hint that ii was time
for his guest to take himself off. And
IN similar fashion. feeling that it was
not playing the game he fought down
the temptation TO warn Joan Had he
known anything. not too serious. to
Tudor's detriment he would have been
unable to utter 1t. but the worst of II
was that he knew nothing at all
against the man.
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"A ND then it happened Tudor
"a made bis blunder. Never di
vining Joan's auttering wild
ness. installing the warmth
and enthusiasm in her eyes aroused
by his latest tale, for something ten
der and acquescent. he drew her to
him, laid forcible OBTAINING arm
about her waist and misapprehended
her frantic revolt for an exhibition Of
maidenly reluctance 1t occurred on
the veranda after breakfast. and Shell
Con. within. heard the sharp exclama
ton Of Joan. followed by the equally
sharp impact Of an open hand against
a cheek Jerking free from the arm
that was all dlstastefu compulslon.
Joan had slapped Tudor's face re-
soundingly and with far more vim and
weight than when she had cuffed Go
goomy.
Sheldon had half started up. then
controlled himself and sunk back In
his chair, SO that by the time Joan en-
tered the door his composure was re-
covered. Her right forearm was
clutched tightly In her left hand. while
the white cheeks. conferred with the
spots of flaming red, reminded him of
the time he had first seen her angry
HE hurt my ARM" she blurted out
IN reply to his look of inquiry.
He smiled involuntarily. 1t was so
like her. SO like the boy she was, to
come running to complain of the phys
ical hurt which had been done her
She was certainly not woman versed
In the ways of man and In the ways Of
handling man. The resounding slap
she had given Tudor seemed still echo
ing in Sbeldon's ears. and as he looked
at the girl before him crying out that
her arm was hurt his smile grew
broader.
It was the smile that did 1t. con-
victing Joan In her own eyes OF the
Stiffness of her cry and sending over
her face the most amazing blush he
had ever seen. Throat. cheeks and
forehead famed with the rush OF the
shamed blood
-He-he"-- she attempted TO vim
Ucate her deeper mulgnauon, then
whi-ied abruptly away and passed out
the rear door and down the steps.
Sheldon sat and unused. He was
trifie angry, and the more he dwelt
upon the happening the angrier he
grew Joan was the last woman in
the world TO attempt to kiss forcibly
The thing smacked of the backstairs
anywaya sordid little comedy per-
haps, but to have tried IL on Joan was
nothing less than sacriege. The man
should have had better sense.
1t was while in this mood that the
screen door banged loudly behind the
heels of Tudor. who strobe into the
room and paused before him.
"Well?" Tudor demanded defiantly.
And on the instant speech rushed
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TEEN 1T WAS THAT SHELDON STRUCK OUT
death. You're a good shot with re-
volver and rifle. SO am l. That's the
way we'll settle It."
"But men don't act this way in real
life" Sheldon remarked
you'll find I'm pretty real before
you're done with me. I'm going to kill
you today. Speaking OF joan
please keep her name out of it,
Sheldon warned him.
"0h. go ahead. knock me down. But
that won't close my mouth. You can
knock me down all day. but as fast as
get to my feet I'll speak Of Joan
again. Now. will you figbt7 I'll give
you fair chance to kill me. but IN
kill you before the days out This
isn't civilization. It's the Solomon is
lands. and a pretty primitive PROPOSE
lion for all that And two men and
one woman is an equally primitive
proposition. Wen settle it in the good
old primitive way. 1 can't insult you
directly. know. You are too easy go
ing or cowardly. or both. for that But
can narrate for you the talk OF the
beach-ah. that grinds you. doesn't ftf
can tell you what the beach mas 10
say about you and this young girl run
ming a plantation under business
partnership"
''StopF' sheldon cried. for the other
was beginning again to vibrate and
oscillate before his eyes "You want a
duel. III give II TO you. But II is alb
surd What kind OF a duel shall II
bel There are no seconds What
weapons shall We use z"
1--WE often thought that the ideal
duel should be- somewhat different
from the modern conventional one
No seconds. IF course. and no onIo9k
era The twe principals alone are
necessary They mas use ans wea.
pens they please from revoiserx and
rides 70 machine guns and ponpons
They starr = mile apart and advance
On each other. taklnK advantage 81
cover. rrfreating cirrilnr. fetnfEns-
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HINTS OF FASHION


The newest models shown and
talked of show skirts averaging
two yards in width and straight,
marrow cut that does not slope in
to the figure; it gives a slim,
straight effect, but does leave some
thing to the imagination.
Stock collars for spring, but
when Old Sol beams out broadly the
round necks will probably be worn.
Long and two-third sleeves have
won out, as the elbow-lengLh was
worn too pPomiscuously.
Jackets for spring are just a
trifle fitted in, 26 TO % inches long
sleeves plain and the collar must
give a cachet to the garment, it to
be irregular, one-sided or with re-
vers. Blouses will be of very thin.
transparent fabrics. and are intro
ducing very high girdles and bre-
telle effects if the flchu is not
worn Checked vests are seen 4
tailored suits and fold back at the
top in small revers.
Millinery Models.
For Easter Madame may receive
La Towering plant decorated with
huge rosettes Of satin ribbon and a
ruffle Of lace edging which gar
nitures will make a lingerie hat
later; such is French ingenuity.
A noted actress is wearing sleeves
very tight from the elbow to the
wrist. opened up the back and a
soft frill of lace edging introduced
along the forearm.
Two inserted box plaits at the
back of a taffeta skirt do not in
crease its width of two yards, but
appears to. jet, crystal and porce-
lain buttons are everywhere.
A normal waistline is talked Of
New wraps of velvet or silk re-
lsemble short Jacket without
sleeves. Beer is still showing the
Ikimono sleeve and high waistline,
but he is alone in this; other fan
cies of this famous designer are
llonger walking skirts and deep
lcuffs over the hands.
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10 Shedon's lips.
Il hope you won't attempt anything
like it again. that's all-except that
shall be only too happy any time to
extend TO you the courtesy of my
whaleboat. II will land you In Tulagi
in few hours
"As II that would settle it," was the
retoBt. Now. LET me tell you that the
Solomon islands are not big enough
for the pair of US. This things got 20
be settled between us. and it may as
we'll be settled right here and now"
II can understand your fire eating
manners as being natural TO you "
Sheldon went on YEARLY. but why
you should try them on me Is what
can't comprehend You surely don't
want 70 quarrel with me-
= certainly do
But what in heavens m me forr'
Tudor surveyed him uitb whitening
disgust
-1on haven't the soul OF louise I
suppose any man -ouid mahs love e
your wife,
but / hsye no wife" sheldon Inter.
rupfed
Then yon ought 10 have. The situa
zion Is Outrageous. You might 81 least
marry her, a. ] am honorahiy wilkins
80 90"
For The 1rst time sAsldon's rislne
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WOMANLy WISDOM.

Get the kindling ready the night
before. II is a real pleasure, these
cold mornings. to find well-fllled
basket all ready.
The best way Of cleaning rubbers
on a wringing machine is to rub
them clean with a cloth dipped in
coal oil. IT won't do any harm II
the rubber absorbs a little.
Being alone in the house, and
hearing burglars downstairs, a
woman had the presence of mind
to take large paper bag. blow il
full of air, then break it on the
wall of the stairs. Mistaking the
loud report for pistol shot, the
robbers fled.
Never put the children to bed
when they are nervous or fretful
nor when you have cross words on
your lips. A PERSONS last waking
thoughts influence the sleep so il
is imperative that such thoughts
he quiet, happy ones at bedtime
And do not neglect the little good
night stories.
There are some time-savine
kinks" about preparing vegetables
We all boil beets with skins uncut
to keep the juice in. Now put po-
tatoes also with the skins on in
the same kettle, and the two veg
tables cook nicely together; only
beets must go in first and boil
much longer. They will not dis
color the potatoes. From Zebra
asy Farm Journal.
-O--------
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Almost Lost His Life.

S. A. Std, of Mason, Mich, will
never forgot his terrible exposure
to a merciless storm. 1T gave me
a dreadful cold" he writes, that
caused severe pains in my chest, so
that it was hard for me to breathe.
A neighbor gave me several doses
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
brought great relief. The doctor
said | was on the verge of pneu-
monia, but to continue with the
Discovery. | did so, and two bot
ties completely cured me-" Use
only this quick, safe, reliabel medi-
cine for coughs, colds or any throat
or lung trouble. Price SOC and 81.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

| will be at the below named
places from a. m. TO p. M. on
the following dates, for the pur-
pose of collecting Tax of the State,
County, City, etc. You are earnest
ly requested to bring 4 correct de-
scription OF your real estate, if any
you have, and il you should fail
TO do this you are liable TO pay on
the wrong p operty:
Mena, at Court House, from Feb
ruary iG to April 10, 1912.
All must pay Taxes by April 10,
1912, or else pay penalties.
Remember, we will close our
books as prescribed by law, 20 as
to avoid trouble in settlements with
state and county. New law requires
the addition OF a penalty OF 10 per
cent after April 10. Please don't
wait for the last day, as we can't
write all on one day.
j. A. THORNTON.
Sheriff and Ex-0nicio Collector
OF Polk County.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE or CONTEST.

Camden. Ark. Jan. "a. 1912
TO Edwin +. Briggs of Eatton, Ark.
Ysu are hereby notified that Moses
p. Six. who gives Hatton, Ark.
as his ,postonice address, did on Jan.
1 az isls so tlle IL this once his
test and secure the cancellation of
your homestead entry, Serial No. 03s67.
made Aug. 23, 1909. for NEH SEA. ST
l9, Township 5 s., Range 80 W., 5th
Principal Meridian and as grounds for
his contest he alleges that entryman
has abandoned the land and left the
state for more than six months past
You are, therefore. further notified
that the said allegations Will be taken
by this office as having been confessed
Cancelled hereunder without your fur
Their right to be heard therein, either
before this. office or on appeal, IL you
days after the FOURTH publication of
this notice, as shown below. your an
swer, under oath. specifically meeting
Of coness or If You f fsii w aigIap t6as
time TO file in this office due proof
that you have served a copy of your
answer on the said contestant, either
In person or by registered mall II
this service is made by the delivery OF
copy OF your answer to the contest
ant In person, proof Of such service
must be either the said contestants
written acknowledgement of his re-
ceipt of the copy. showing the date
or Its receipt or the affidavit of the
person by whom the delivery was
made. stating when and where the copy
was delivered; IL made by registered
mall, proof OF such service must con-
sist of the affidavit of the person BY
whom the copy was mailed, stating
when and the postoffice to which it
was mailed, and this AFFIDAVIT must be
accompanied by the postmaster's re-
|ceipt for the letter.
You should state in your answer the
naNe of the postofice to which you
desire further notices to be sent to
you.
H. @. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
l.. 10. Rowe, Receiver.
Star--First pub. Feb.
Last pub March 10
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Shocking Sounds

in the earth are sometimes heard
before a terrible earthquake, that
warn of the coming peril. Ma
lures warnings are kind. That dull
pain in the back warns you the
kidneys need attention if you would
escape those dangerous maladies,
Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright's Dis
ease. Take Electric Bitters at once
and see backache fly and all your
best feelings return. my son re-
ceived great benefit from their use
for kidney and bladder trouble"
writes Peter Bondy, South Rock
wood, Mich. ut is certainly a great
kidney medicine" Try it. so cents
at all druggists.
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RATIONAL BREVITIE5
Davidson

Those who know each others
characteristics thoroughly are
either harmonious, close friends or
wisely drift apart to avoid discord.
Wisdom's ways, if followed per-
sistently, lead to health, peace and
prosperity.
The observed faults Of others
should remind us TO look for and
clean out our own.
The spirit of prejudice cultivated
is one of the greatest curses Of So
ciety and good government.
Only ignorance boasts Of the at
tainment of perfectinn Of opinion
and action.
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District Court of the United States
Western District of Arkansas. Fort
Smith Division-In the matter Of
Frank A. Mills, Bankrupt-No. s41 In
Bankruptcy.
NOTICE ON PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE
Notice is hereby given that the said
FRANK A. MILLS
Bankrupt, has filed application for
discharge IN bankruptcy, and that IL
has been ordered by the court that a
hearing be had upon said application
before said court on the 22nd day of
March. 1912, at Fort Smith, in said
district. at 10 o'clock In the forenoon
at which hearing all creditors and
other persons In interest may appear
and show cause. II any they have why
the PRAYER of said petitioner should
not be granted
Fort Smith. Ark. February IL, 1912
Attest:
bw1 VIM. S. wELLsHEAR. Clerk
fSeal of the Court
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WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk
--Ss.
Before ]. r. Allen, Justice Of the
Peace for White Township, Polk
County Arkansas.
Mrs. Emele Dubler, Plaintiff, VS.. J.
H. Myles, Defendant.
The defendant, j. H. Myles, is
warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff, Mrs.
Emele Dubler.
]. r. ALLEN, J. p.
January %, 1912. S-5-4t
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR THE
CONFIRMATION OF TITLE

w w. Fincher, having on the first
flee his petition to the Chancery Court
of Polk County, Ark, asking that said
court at its April Term, 1919. for de-
cree. to. quiet and confirm his title
to the following described lands SIT
uated in Polk County. Arkansas, said
lands having been acquired by said
petitioner by purchase at tax sale, to-
wit.
Lot 30. Block IL, forfeited 1901.
Lot &c. Block Is, forfeited 1891
Lot ST. Block IS, forfeited 1901.
Lots "a and rs, Block 80. forfeited
lot, lots e, e, u and rs. Block Il. for
Also Lots So, 81 So. So. Block 40.
Lots Ill, liz in Block 90. forfeited
Lots 1is, ia. in Block as. forfeited
Lot lat, Block is, forfeited 1901.
Also Lots II, 42 and 4s, Block Is.
forfeited
Lot q, Block II, forfeited-
being situated In what is known as
Carder's Survey TO the town Of Be
thesda Springs. Polk County. Arkan-
sas.
all persons claiming any right. title
or interest in or to said lands or lots.
or any part thereof. are hereby notf-
fed and called upon to appear in said
court within six weeks from this date
and show cause. IL any there be- why
the title Of the said petitioner In and
to said lots or parcels of land Should
not be forever confirmed and quieted
In and to said petitioner
Witness my hand this LIST day of
February, 1912
H ]. GREEN. Clerk.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior,
u. s. Land Office at
Camden. Ark Jan. 81. 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that
WILLIAM c. WARD
Of Shady. Arkansas. who, on April ~,
1907. made Homestead Entry Serial
SEA NEH. Sec. 8. and SWH NV
Sec. 2. Township s.. Range 2s w.
5th Principal Meridian. has filed no.
fice OF intention TO make final Ave-
year proof to establish claim 70 the
land above described. before the Cir
cult Clerk Of Polk County at Mena,
Arkansas. on the 18th day OF March,
1912.
Claimant names az witnesses:
Benoni fearce, Roscoe y. Pearce
William T. Walston. Joseph c. Wal
ston. all OF Shady. Arkansas.
II. O. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
star
Firsrf pub. Feb G.
Last sub March
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
u. 8, Land Office at
Camden. Ark, Feb s. 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that
RUFUS r. WATKINS
OF Egger, Arkansas. who. on Dec, II.
1905, made Adjoining Farm Homestead
for SWh NEA. Section %, TOWNSHIPS
s.. Range 20 w. 9Th Principal
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final five-year proof TO estab-
lish claim to the land above described.
before the Circuit Clerk of Polk
County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the
goth day OF March, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jack LOFTS, BirPe v. Spears, Madi-
son =. Watkins, of Egger, Ark. and
BirlS Weaver of Board Camp Arkan-
sas.
II. G. FRIEDHEIM Register.
Star--1st pub. Feb. Is
Last pub. March IA
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WARNING ORDER.

" ". Finchor. Plalnfin. Va J. l.
Polk fhAncFrY Court
The DEFENDANTS. the heirs If W. II
Green deceased. are warnstc t. APP
peat il ftsts court ~tfhfu thirty dnvr
ana answer The complaint ef The
nfa.nffn. - w Fiuchef
~ o. GREEN Clerk
Frhftfare l. 1911
|Nlsr-Isk 4s-Isb 80.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
norarfxnanf ~ tho Tufarlor

u. S. Land ONCE at
Camden. Ark. Feb. IL. 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that
CHARLES w. ROWAN
OF yandervoort. Arkansas, who. on
Feb. 4. 1907, made Hopestead Entry
(Serial No. 030s9l No. 3o3es, for Nj
NW4. Sec 4. and NEH NEA. See. S.
Township s.. Range 80 W., 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian, has fled notice OF in
tention TO make final ave-year proof.
described. before the Circuit Clerk Of
Polk County. AT Mena- Arkansas. on
the 21st day of March. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Daniel II. Cockcrban. Andrew j
Rhodes. Joseph w Meado-s. Adolphus
u Burrow. an OF vandervoors, Ar
n. @. FRfEDHEIM. Register.
Efar-Firsf Pub. Feb Is.
Last Pub March IL
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pure-bred White Holland Turkeys
for sale. $500 per pair, $3.50 trio.
Address, Mrs. Ira 0. Smith, Nunley,
Ark. I0tf
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See Townsend's Liquid Smoke"
ad in this paper. bwtf
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This January 81. 1912.
S-5-4t
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CHAPTER XXI

"A ND then it happened Tudor
"a made bis blunder Never di
vining Joan's duttering wild
ness inisfnkinp the warmth
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CHAPTER VII.
On the River.

Betty stood under dripping UNI
brella in the midst of downpour.
Just arrived by the four-horse coach
that piled regularly between Wash
ington and Georgetown, she had
found the long board platform beside
the canal crowded with her fellow
passengers. Suddenly she became
aware of tall, familiar figure NOV
ing through the crowd. 1t was Bruce
Darlington. At the same moment he
saw her, and with a casual air that
quite deceived her, approached.
You're leaving tonight?" he asked.
"Yes-isn't it miserable the way it
rains? And why are they so slow
why don't they hurry with that boat?'
Its in the last lock now," ex-
planned Darlington, and gathering up
Betty's hand luggage, he helped her
aboard.
By the time they had reached
Wheeling, Betty had quite parted with
whatever superficial prejudice she
might have had concerning river-men.
This particular one was evidently
his kind. He made choice of the,
steamer on which she should continue
her journey, and thoughtfully chose
The Naiad-a slow boat
Il haven't thing to offer her-this
is plain madness of mine!" he kept
telling himself, and then the expires.
sion of his face would become grim
and determined. No more OF the river
for him-he'd get hold of some land
and go to raising cotton; that was the
way money was made.
Slow as The Naiad was, the days
passed much too swiftly for him.
When Memphis was reached their
friendly intercourse would come to an
end. There would be her brother, OF
whom she had occasionally spoken
he would be pretty certain to have
the ideas of his class.
The days, like any other days, dwin-
died. The end of it all was close at
hand. Another twenty-four hours
and Darlington reflected there would
only be good-by to say.
I'VE will reach New Madrid to-
night" he told her. They were
watching the river, under a flood OF
yellow moonlight.
Darlington, with his back against
stanchion, watched her discoptented-
ly.
You'll be mighty glad to have this
over with, Miss MaIroy-' he said at
length, with comprehensive sweep
toward the river.
"Yes-shan't your" and she opened
her eyes questioningly.
NO." said Darlington with short
laugh, drawing chair near hers and
sitting down.
Betty, in surprise, gave him quick
look, and then as quickly glanced
away from what she encountered in
his eyes. AS she looked, suddenly
pale points of light appeared on dis
tant headland.
rs that New Madrid-Oh, is it, Mr..
Carrington?" she cried eagerly.
Il reckon So" but he did not alter
his position.