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The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
COVE CATCHES.

The Worthington family will move back to their home next month. Miss Ada Franklin, the trained nurse who has been attending w. e. Barton, left Monday for San An tonic, Tex
 The flood that followed the fierce rains of last week did some damage to fencing, but as the ground was frozen when most of the rain fell there was little erosion. even to the plOwed land.
 John Carter, foreman of mill No, i of the Cove Lumber Company, To- catcd near Watson, lost his barn by fire several nights ago. He lost a team of horses, buggy, wagon, harness and all his feed The fire was supposed to have been of in- cendiaTv origin.
 Felix Lutenbacher went to Mena Wednesday to prove up on his 40- acre homestead located northwest of here, and in this connection it may be stated that by dividing his time between his barber shop and his little farm he has succeeded in carving a snug little home out of the wilderness. Such industrious citizens are a credit to any con- munity, and are worth more than a thousand lOafers.
 Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
ALDER LEAVES.

R. D. Roberts and J. F. Stand ridge of Opal visited here Sunday. Miss Cora Bates of Big Fork vis- ited her sister, Mrs. G. H. Edwards, the past week.
 An epidemic of la grippe is rag ing in this neighborhoOd. It would be like taking the census to give names of all those suffering with it. High water delayed the mail ser vice in this section last week, but comfortable reading like Milton's Paradise Lost" all but suflices to keep one warmed up.
 Mr. Casey. who came here some time ago, last week received the sad news of his brothers death. The young man became involved in a quarrel near Barksdale. Tex. He Ua shot through the body.
 Careless Poet.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Wood, Bob Edwards, Ivan Cagle and Charles Edwards.
 Mrs. Barbara Cross died January 3 after two weeks illness. Her remains were laid to rest in Con- cord cemetery, services being con- ducted hy the Rev. shelton. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and a very devoted christian. She was 63 wears of age and lived in this county all of her life, excepting two years spent in Madison county. All who knew her loved her. She leaves five sons, all of whom were at her bedside dur ing her illness and present at the funeral. She also leaves number of other relatives to mourn her death. The entire community ex- tends sympathy to the bereaved ones. The pail bearers were: G. l.. Harris, Berry Crawford, A. B. Bal- entine, J. E, Chambers, Lewis Large and H. E. Chambers.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
VANDERVOORT NEWS.

The winter term of school closed at the lowry school house Friday
 Frank SOrrels is- visiting his mother in Henderson county, Texas.
 The Bible class will meet next at the G. II. Barnes place, one and one-fOurth miles north of Wander VOOrt
 Elders Crowson and Henderson are doing ministerial work at the M. E. church at Vandervoort this week.
 w. w. Brooks moved Friday into the new house erected on the farm he purchased recently from J. c. Crump.
 T. NJ. Hamiter and family re- turned Monday to their home near Hope, after spending Christmas with relatives here.
 Mrs. James Witherspoon died a few days since at her home in Cali fornia. and the body arrived at Van dervoOrt Monday and was inferred in the WitherspOOn cemetery.
 A message was received Monday from Mrs. J. M. Bean at Kansas City, stating that he husband was dead. He had been taken to a hos pital there about two weeks ago to be treated for kidney trouble.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
INK NEWS.

Ira and Billy Policeman went to near Shady on brsinoss Monday
 Mr. and Mrs. Shade Shelton are the proud parents of a baby girl.
 Mrs. Duke Keener. who has been ill for several weeks, is improving.
 John Talkinglon left Monday for MillshOals, H., to attend to busi- ness.
 Remember the preaching at Con- cord next Saturday night and Sun day.
 Mrs. Baker, who was seriously burned several days ago, is recov- ering nicely.
 pr. R. c. Mccoy of Waldron was transacting business here the first part of the week.
 Miss Ollie Rosson is visiting her cousins, Mrs. Tennie and Mrs Dode Mitchell of Weleetka, Ok.
 Miss Esther Wyatt is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Claud and Mrs. Jack Mitchell. at Weleetka, Ok.
 Joshua Cross and family returned Sunday to their home near Shady, after a three weeks visit here.
 s. U. Cross left last -veek fo~ his home at Okemah, Ok, after a two weeks visit with relatives here.
 Charles and Columbus Roberts left Monday for Ida, Ok, with a drove of cattle for A. B. Balentine.
 Harve and Frank Embry left Monday for Ida, Ok, with a load of household goods for A. B. Balen- tine.
 Henry Rosson and Victor Cham bers have returned from Ida, Ok, where they went to look over the country.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. Duke Keener died several days ago and was laid to rest in Concord cemetery.
 A. B. Balentine and family left Monday for their new home at Ida, Ok. We regret very much to lose them as neighbors, but hope they will be satisfied in thir new loca- ton.
 Mrs. Henry Whisenhunt of Acorn died Saturday evening at her home and was laid to erst in Concord cemetery Monday. Funeral ser vices were conducted by the Rev. punman of Mena. Mrs. Whisen- hunt was 69 years If age, and leaves a husband, four sons and two daughters and a number of other relatives and many friends. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. The pail bearers were: Thad Reid, P. Reid, Leslie
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
NEWS FROM OPAL.

w. E. Burkhart went to Mena Monday
 R. E Roberts is visiting his par ents at Alder, who are sick.
 The tax collectors failed to reach Opal Monday, as they intended. Joe Rash and family of Egger last week moved to the Watkins saw mill.
 w. A. Feds, merchant of this place, has sold his entire stock to J. K Cross and J. J. Cotton.
 James Ward and son Floyd have returned from a trip to Oklahoma They say there is no place like Polk county.
 The infant child of Jennie Ia tum died Saturday morning and was laid to rest in the Big Fork cemetery Sunday.
 R. D. Foster and family. who have been visiting at Opal the past few weeks, have returned 10 their home at Talihina, Ok.
 Grandma Reynolds of Alder died last Wednesday at the home of her son, Bud Reynolds of Opal, and was laid to rest in the Big Fork ceme- tery Thursday.
 Mamma'S Pei
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
ARABIAN SPEEDS SOLD HERE.
Reynolds X Davis Wholesale Gro
 cerS. Secure Fine Team.

Reynolds & Davis, who recently purchased the Roach Wholesale Grocery and are very greatly en- larging the stock and business, have purchased from Sims X Avants horse dealers, a handsome team ot young Arabian horses, which they will use for making drives over the country. They are white with large splotches of brown and black
 When put in condition this pair promises to be the most attractive team in Mena.
 Reynolds-Davis have also pur- chased a fine team of mules, which they will use in making deliveries a suitable wagon coming soon from Ft. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
WICKES NEWS.

Miss Flora Cole of Thomasville is here visiting her father, L. R. Cole.
 Reader Henry has bought a farm three miles east of town from Mute Smith.
 George Lebow and Miss Velma Cain were quietly married last Fri day afternoon The Rev Bud Smith Officiated.
 Mr. Higgins died Saturday after noon and the remains were laid to rest in the Baker cemetery Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs Ray Hester and sister, Miss Ida Vance, returned Friday from Morris, Ok, where they spent the holidays with relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
LOWER BIG FORK.

Mrs. Andrew Foster is very ill.
 Ramsey Foster and family left Sunday for their home at Talihina, Ok.
 There was only one day of school at the Bend school house last week on account of bad weather.
 MT. and Mrs. Egbert Holes spent Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hale of Bigger.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
LAYTON HAPPENINGS.

J. E. Walker and son returned to Winthrop Tuesday, after a visit with relatives here.
 The bad weather of last week much suffering to stock in this vii cinity. g~g ,.g. ss the storms of last week should make a good roads advocate out of every resident of Polk county.
 Mrs. Cal Harkey and daughter, Opal, and mother, Mrs. Winchell, returned home Friday, after a weeks visit with relatives at De- Queen and Grannis.
 Charles Harkey and Cheat Peter man returned Thursday from a four days hunting trip in Oklahoma.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Their reported luck was two tur- keys and two bad colds.
 A Mir. Dudley, who is visiting Tn Horatio, was looking at property Tn this vicinity the first of the week. While waiting for the train Tues day afternoon to return to Horatio, he slipped on the icy ground and fell heavily, sustaining serious ln- iuries. He was put aboard the train and taken to Horatio for medical treatment.
 Amateur.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
NUNLEY NEWS.

G. S. Anderson is sick. Shade Hilton has moved back to his old home place.
 M K. Peninger made a business trip to Mena Monday. The Nunley school is progressing nicely, with Prof. Bunyan as teacher.
 The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Parker, which has been ill, is slowly improving.
 There was preaching at the Nun ley school house Sunday by the Rev. MT, Lowery. Bro. Simpson will preach every second Sunday at the school house.
 Sunshine.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
THE VARIETY CHANGES HANDS
J. w. Edwards Sells Business tO O.
 w. Warner.

J. W. Edwards who for some months has conducted The Va riety," a notion store, has sold the business to 0. w. Warner, a part of the consideration being what is known as the Adams fruit farm of i6 acres located near Nunely.
 It is the intention of Mir. Warner to largely turn over the manage ment of The Variety 10 his son, E w. Warner, who will continue the business at the old stand, coz Mena street.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
Individual Instruction.

Personal, individual instruction may be just what you need, and this you will get in Mena Business College. Yes, and you can choose your own studies and take either the common branches or commer- cial branches, in either the day ol night school, or in both, for one tuition.
 E. w. Justus, Principal. 26S-6
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
SLIVERs FROM SHADY.

J. s. Lawrence killed hogs last week, one of which dressed over 200 pounds. J. G. Hampton visited at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lucy Ridge, near Shady Sunday.
 Farmer Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

If your stomach is disordered, bowels irregular and you don't feel well, you need PriGkly Ash Bitters. Tt is very effective in removing this condition. Jackson Drug Co.,, Gun nels Drug Co.,, Davis Drug Go, spe- eial agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
Correspondence
MOUNTAIN FORK NOTES.

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Langley are the proud parents of fine boy. Mrs. Joe Smith and little son vis- tied at Potter Sunday and Monday.
 Wild Bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
BOARD CAMP TIDINGS.

 The weather has cleared up and business has resumed it's former ac- tiVity in this section.
 There is a big opening in this town and community for a first class Sunday school literary and debating society.
 Judge George Ferguson of Hill side and Miss Adlee Suggs of Helen spent all of last week with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ferguson.
 Backwoodsman. Ira Stanley. who has been ill the past six weeks, is slowly improving. L. P. Purvis, J. F. Strickland and D. E. Little made a trip to Mena last week.
 Edgar Peters, who has been at tending school at Philadelphia, has returned home
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strickland are spending a few days with W. L. Morris of Egger.
 Everett Riggin has completed a new residence on the farm he re- gently purchased.
 MT. and Mrs. Bob Medford have moved to Mena, where MT. Medford will attend business college.
 Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

F. Lutenbacher of Cove was in Mena Wednesday and made final proof on his homestead.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Ernest Nelson and Pete Brown Of Hatfield were in Mena on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

A. D. Golf of Grannis spent Tues day night in Mena, returning home Wednesday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Pure Rye and Buckwheat Flour at Ihacker Bros. 3-l 267-5
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

w. NJ. Littrell and R. A. Wilson, merchants of LeFlore, Ok, were in Mena on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16
PERSONAL NOTES

l. A. Dunn O1 GONe spent Tuesday in Mena.
 I. L. Reed of Quito was in Mena last week.
 B. D. Barton of Cove was trading in Mena Friday.
 Jim Pullen of Oden was trading in Mena last Thursday.
 D. p. Johnson of Nella was trad ing in Mena Wednesday.
 Mrs. E. A. Jones of Potter was in Mena trading Wednesday.
 Bob Crump of Vandervoort was trading in Mena Thursday
 Roy Hester of Wickes was in Mena on business last week.
 Daniel Trigg of Hatfield was in Mena on business Saturday.
 s. Stakemiller of Eagleton was trading in Mena Wednesday.
 Marvin Pierce of Big Cedar, Ok, was trading in Mena Tuesday.
 T. A. Woodell of Cove was in Mena on business Wednesday.
 J. R. Hamby of Rocky was in Mena on business Wednesday.
 c. w. and A. T. Smith of Hartley were trading in Mena Tuesday.
 Peter McWilliams of Slatington was in Mena on business Friday.
 Bob Ware of Board Camp was in Mena on buisness Wednesday.
 D. T. Mcbride of Muse, Ok, was in Mena on buisness Wednesday.
 James Bailey of Board Camp was in Mena on buisness Wednesday.
 William A. Davis of Board Camp was trading in Mena Wednesday.
 William Lowe, merchant of Hat field was in Mena on business Tues day.
 L. c. Wilson of Wickes was at- tending to business in Mena Mon day.
 H. E. Chambers, merchant of Ink, was in Mena on business last week.
 J. w. Lawrence and J. R. Tibbs ol Shady were in Mena on business Tuesday.
 w. R. Chaffee, of the slate mines east of Mena, was in on business Monday. | Douglas Walker and A. NJ. Parker of Cove were in Mena on business Monday.
 Deputy Sheriff Hungate of Gran his was attending court in Mena Monday.
 1 Roy and Harmia Hester and Jehn Vance of Wickes were in Mena last week.
 Judge w. N. Martin went to Hat field Saturday afternoon to look aft CT business.
 W. N. Wallace, road overseer ol District No. f, was in Mena on busi- ness Saturday.
 w. r. Ferguson and son Jessie of Mountain Fork, were trading ir Mena Tuesday.
 Irwin Maddox and c. s. Patton both of Rocky, were in Mena or business Tuesday.
 John H. Wear of Ft. Smith ar rived in Mena last week for a stay of week or two.
 A marriage license was issued Monday to Clay Williams and Mis-. Nora Lee, both of Waters.
 Il. Brockman, cattle buyer. re. gently of Oklahoma, went to Hat. | field Monday on business. | F. G. Thompson and sister, Mis-. | Florence, of Beatrice, Neb., are il Mena for Miss Florence's health.
 Roy Barker, who moved recently from Marble Rock, Ia., to Wickes was in Mena on business Thursday
 Charles Howenstein of Golden H., is here for two weeks visi with his brother-in-law, F. NJ. Big Ter.
 I. J. Frachiseur, A. B. Higgins anC Alvin and R. s. Billue, all of Garn. his, were in Mena Saturday on busi- ness. ss
 Miss Grace Whipple of Hatfield came to Mena Thursday for fev days visit with relatives ane friends. J. E. Taylor, justice of the peace of Eagle toWnship. was in Meni
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Emmett Rowe, merchant of Rocky, was in Mena on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Gailard Wright and Miss Doshia Mcbride, both of Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

ing final proof to her homestead near Potter.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Constipation leads to liver trouble and torpid liver to Bright's Disease. Priekly Ash Bitters is a certain cure at any stage of the disorder. Jackson Drug Co., Gunnels Drug Co, Davis Drug Co.,, special agents,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

N. P. Richardson moved Thurs day to Amity, where Mir Richardson will be engaged in the mercantile business.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

John Hayworth of North Caro- lima, who has been looking after his interests here for the past week, left Wednesday for Los Angeles. Cal. He will make several stops at various points before reaching his destination.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

J. w.. Farris and family arrived in Mena Monday from Rey- holds county, Texas. They made the trip in wagons, bringing all their goods with them, and are ready for their new home in Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

J. E. Taylor, justice of the peace of Eagle township, was in Mena Thursday. He accompanied Mrs. Louisa A. Johnson, who. was mak-
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

Miss Lillian Pipkin who teaches school at Howard. was quite pain fully injured last Thursday after noon by slipping on the ice and badly spraining her left arm. She was compelled to come home Fri day. The injury, while painful, is not thought to be serious.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

The family of J. H. Chesire ar rived in Mena Monday from Hu- ron, s. Dak. Mir. Chesire came a week ago to look for a location and prepare for the coming of his fam fly.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-01-16

E. H. Dollar and J. c. George of Blansett arrived Monday to visit MT. Georges mother, Mrs. Caviness, who is sick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-13
NEW AWARDS FOR TRUCKS
Government Order Reduced and
White Gets Big Contract.

Acting under a decision that tho recent
postal awards ;or the purchase ~ one
gndred motor trucks were not made On
conformity with the law. tho Postoflcc
Department has announced new awards
according o. new specifications IN place
~ those which were given ont IN the
last hours OF tho previous administration
The total number ~ vehicles r. reduced
from one hundred 90 forty half ~ which
arc delivery trucks and tho other half
,ri-~are. The entire truck contract was
awarded % tho White Company OF Glove
land
This is the nrst large purchase n motor
trucks actually made by the government
All OF the twenty postal Whites Will be-
uniform Boo size and design. with a carly
ing capacity Of 100 pounds. They VIII
Dee assigned 90 various postoficcs Tor mail
transfer work.
The original defective awards were dis
tributcd among a great many makers.
some ~ whom were not widely known as
truck builders and who operated small
assembling shops Little attention was
given 20 tho leading manufacturers whose
trucks have passed long tests ~ actual
service and whose integrity and financial
strength are we'll known The former
award indicated tendency toward fur
Their experimental work with various
makes OF trucks. but this r. now held 60
be unnecessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-13
SPECIAL BANK FOR FORD
Necessary to Handle Huge
Turn Over Of Detroit Concern.

Detroit. July l2-To handle the ire
mcndous financial business Of the Ford
Motor Company a bank was organized
.3 August. 1909. and to-day It If one OF
the most prosperous institutions OF the
Kind I'm the country n has no direct
connection. 81 course with the ford
company. but James Couzons. general
manager OF the big concern. Is presl-
dent. Mr. Ford Is % stockholder ana
other persons interested In the company
have an interest In the bank.
The banks business is not confined 70
tho Ford company. as Highland Park, a
suburb Of Detroit. IN which the Ford
rlant is located. has had tremendous
growth In the last few years, and Is
prosperous city of between forty thousand
and nuy thousand people. The town Is
In reality a part OF Detroit adjoining
that city and getting FIRE protection
water and lighting service from that city,
although Il has never been formally an
nexod
The bank Is known as the Highland
Park State Bank. and, according 20 us
statement OF June a. Il has resources or
s. 0,s.7S7 %. with deposits, both CONNER
clal and savings. ot s27lo365 10. The bank
building conforms architecturslly 10 the
buildings ~ the Ford company and r.
situated across the street from the Ford
plant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-13
TRUCK CLUB EXPANDING
Campaign for Membership Is
Showing Remarkable Results.

The Motor Truck Clubs '.gh'-"''k
campaign frr new members is meeting
with great success ~ ie expected TINT
tho membership 81 the club VIII be- dou-
He'd before tho campaign ends owners
az trucks arc awakeurE to the fact that
the club is doing invaluable work Ia de-
Tending their interests They realize that
.r overcoming adverse legislation alone 70
has created fur itself au cuy.anl" position.
The Glib BIAS among itH members not
only Soma ~ the largest owners Of
trucks but also some leading engineers.
builders NJ and dealers in motor trucks IN
the country. and o. thus commands the
opinions and advice ~ such men on cues
tIors Affecting the welfare and operations
M truck owners Allied motor truck
clubs are being organized rapidly IN all
the larger cities of tho country and are
iu close touch with the New York or
paulzaf.on This cooperative sp!rt -
bringing about results most satisfactory
Do truck owners lu the matters or leEisia-
ffUu roads. etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-13
Touring Conditions Improve in
Saratoga District.
.GLENS FALLS BRIDGE UP
The Lake George Warrensburg
State Highway, Closed for a
Year, Now Finished.

Tourists going north from Albany.
Troy or Schenectady through Saratoga
SPRING 10 20 the Adirondack Mountains.
or m PIattshurg and Montreal. viii hs iu-
teresteI 81 knowing taat the bridge over
the Hudson River at GIers Falls carried
away hy the floods ~ last spring. haa
now been replaced by a new structure
This enables The heavy north and south
travel which has been going principally
fy tho longer route from Saratoga
SPRINGS % Lake George via C0r.rth and
Iuzeruc. cutting out Gl.rs Pals. On rr-
sumo the direct and quicker line
The A. a. g. touring board announce
that both routes between Saratoga
Springs and Lake George are now orou
and optional with tho m0torlst The lon
ger way via Coriuth md Luzcrne g. more
picturesque. but the bridge over tho Hud-
son AZ Luzcrno. which was weakened
though not carried away hy the food. has
recently been condemned The present
advantage seems 90 be IN favor ~ Oh"
route through Glcns Fails especially a.
there are good accommodations IN that
CITY for the tourist desiring 20 break his
tourney between Saratoga Syringe and
Lake George.
, The direct state road between Lake
George village and Warrcnsburg, under
construction for most Of tho last year.
recurring a rough and billy do'our Sc now
complete and reopened 10 travei-probahIy
the greatest single Improvement Of ita
length IN the state this year North oi
Warrenshurg the road is somewhat worn
I'm spots and closed az one place, but the