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The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

want to urge the farmers and citizens generally to attend their county fairs, where they have not already been held, and especially to urge all who can to attend the State Fair at Hot Springs. I do this for the reason that 1 regard it of great value to those who are engaged in agricultural pursuits or interested in agriculture.
 The farmers who can and will at tend the State Fair will find the trip a most profitable one. They will be able to see what is being produced in the different parts of the state, and learn more about the agricultural possibilities of the state Sn which they live in one week than they would by spending six months travelling about over the state.
 Another important thing is the live stock industry. The farmers of Arkansas want to awaken to the opportunities in stock raising, and trip to the State Fair will afford a good education as to what can be done and what is being done in Arkansas with live stock. We have some live wires as stock men in Ar kansas, and it will pay to see and learn what they are doing. It will give those who are interested in agriculture and the development of the state a good idea of what is going on, and will be a revelation to many.
 There is no question of the great value of attending the State Fair, and I hope all who can will attend. As your commissioner, I expect to be there throughout the week, and hope to meet as many of the farm CTS and stock growers as possible Let us get together and discuss how we can help the condition of the farmer and advance the interests of Arkansas generally.
 Between now and the next State Fair I intend to take steps to see if we cannot arrange to get free rail- road fare for the farmers to and from the State Fair. I believe it can be accomplished, and shall do my best to bring it about Let's all meet at the State Fair and prepare for better farming and better crops next year.
 John H. Page,
 Commissioner.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
HOT RACE PROMISED.
Many Would Be Secretary of the
 State of Arkansas.

Little Rock, Oct. i3 (SpeciaD = The prospects are that there will be an interesting race for secretary of state at the ensuing primaries
 Secretary Earle w. Hodges has an- nounced for some time that he will be candidate for a third term
 and is making numerous speeches at county fairs throughout the state. T. H. Downing of Harrison has already announced, and the lat est entry is Mayor F. E. Clinton of Dardanelle, who says he will make his formal announcement at an ear ly date. '7N
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
SAYS CURRENCY BILL
 IS TOO SOCIALISIIC
flames l. Hill Fears Business De- pression Will Follow Its En- actment-Predicts High
 Prices.

Boston, Oct. i0.-The American Bankers Association closed its thirty-nlnth annual convention here yesterday. Further adverse criticism of the pending con gressional plan of currency and banking reform developed from James J. Hill of St. Paul, Minn. Speaking as a friend of agricultural development. he termed the bill too socialistic to suit most Americans, and predicted disturbance, mone- tary crisis and business depression from it's enactment.
 Arthur Reynolds of Des Moines, first vice president, was elevated to the presidency, and W. A. Law Of Philadelphia succeeded to the first vice presidency without contest, the name of James K. Lynch of San Francisco having been withdrawn.
 It was decided to hold the next convention in Richmond, Va.
 Business in Routine.
 With their opposition toward the pending currency legislation finally registered, much convention busi- ness was of a routine nature. At the request of the Mississippi River Valley Association the convention adopted resolutions asking Congress to make appropriations for i'm provement of the Mississippi river, looking to the prevention of floods. Other resolutions were referred to the executive council for action. The bankers gave over much of their time yesterday to considera- ton of addresses dealing with the movement for closer relations be- tween the financial and agricultural interests of the country. It was un- der the head of Agriculture of the United States" that Mr. Hill spoke.
 High Prices Predicted.
 Joseph Chapman of Minneap- oils, chairman of the association committee on agricultural and financial development, prophesied a time when, as a result of the de- crease in the production of cattle, porterhouse steak would cost Si a pound and the price of meat would be prohibitive to the working man, What the bankers must do," he said, lis this-they must devote themselves to making the farmer a better credit risk
 The delegation of country bank CTS will go to Washington Monday to present to President Wilson the resolutions opposing features of the Owen-Glass bill, adopted few days ago. The president will receive them Monday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
GIN\ER KILLED BY SAW.
Hermitage Man Loses Life When
 Clothing Becomes Entangled.

Hermitage, Oct. 9.-W. s. Reeves of four miles north of Hermitage was killed yesterday afternoon at his gin when his clothing became entangled in a saw, pulling him against the saw and cutting his throat. His body was also badly mangled. MT. Reeves had just con- pleted overhauling his gin. He has been owner of a gin in this section for many years. He is survived by his wife and several children, a sis ter and brother. He was member of the ". O. ".
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
He Was a One-Man Road Gam.

J. A. York was not with The Crowd on the dump Thursday, but he was in the road-building game just the same. He organized him. self into a road gang" and opened up a section of Oakland street be- tween Bradley and Kentucky Heights addition, and for a distance Of about seventy rods cleared of the brush and put the street in a condition for the grader. The street opened runs from the Hawthorn dairy to Reine street.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
SPECIAL CHANCELLOR CHOSEN
Mena Bar Named F. C. Campbell to
 Act for Judge Shaver.

Monday was the first day of the regular session of the Chancery court, and Judge James D. Shaver was absent, holding court as spe- cial chancellor. As a result, on this, the second day of the term, the local bar held a meeting and elected F, c. Campbell as spe- cial chancellor for the local court
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
Marketed Roastina Ears.

Henry Voerster, janitor of the First National Bank, last July plant ed some sweet corn, which for a time was growing nicely-and then came the drouth. He had about given up the idea of crop-and then came the rains. The result is that Henry has for the past few days been selling roasting ears of excellent quality.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

today is the scientific investigator who devotes years in the laboratory to working out problems of wire less telegraphy, to isolating disease germs, to deyising means of safe travel by sea and land.
 Science, as the rescued passen- gers of the Volturno testify, has turned hero.-Kansas City Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

Constipation is the rock that wrecks many lives; it poisons the very life blood Regularity can be established through the use of prickly Ash Bitters. It is mildly cathartic and strengthens the stom- ach, liver and kidneys. Jackson Drug Co, Gunnels Drug Store. spe- cial agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
Pretty Farm for Sale

4oa, all tillable, most in cultiya- tlon and fruit, plenty timber for ' 11el' comfortable house and barn. rms place is within 2 miles of Mena postoftice and commands a view of the city and surroundine country. Belongs to widow who must sell. See or address NJ R
 Brown, Mena, Ark. iT6-s io |
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
THE DAY AFTER.

Following the celebration of Good Roads day in Mena there are a good many pairs of stiff hands and sore backs and muscles, but probably less sore heads" than usual. In fact, the days outing, with the ac- compartment of hard physical la Dor in the open, elbow to elbow with our friends and neighbors, could but have a healthful result, mentally and physically. It gave many a man a nights slumber that he had not enjoyed for weeks or months, and even if his joints were sore when he climbed out of bed the next morning, he enjoyed the thought, along with an extra break fast appetite, that he had done mans part in a good cause; he had been a good brother to his brothers. And then, if there was some neigh bOr with whom he'd been a little out of sorts, and he had seen him giving time and labor for his city's good, he could but be inclined to forget the differences feel more like smiling over thoughts of the days labor and giving a merry sa- lute on meeting.
 In fact, while the day made many sore muscles, it probably cured, one way and another, a good many sore heads"
 And, just as no one was hurt by this effort, so no one would be hurt by another. In fact such a day every once in a while would bene- fit nearly all of us. It would make for more vitality than almost any thing we could do. It would create good fellowship and neighborly sympathy; would be as beneficial as going fishing and do more real good.
 Mena people have started a fine enterprise in this five miles of air line road without a hill or hollow in the distance. If we complete what we have begun we will have piece of road that will be the talk of every Viistor who goes over it. It will be a novelty in a country of hills, and will encourage everyone who uses it to desire to have it ex- tended.
 Perhaps we could do so-add a mile or two each year until it reaches the county line.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

The News was never known to dun a subscriber in the summer | time. We don't need any money in ! the summer time. But along about ! this time every year, when we can blow smoke from our mouth, we need a little liquor The doctor prescribes it. We see where we can order a gallon of good corn for two dollars and six bits, with a pretty corkscrew and also a beau tiful drinking glass. Under these conditions we feel it our duty to ask at least three of our subscribers to pay up very soon. Please attend to this right away.-Magnolia News
 Now there's an appeal that ap- peals-that touches the very heart of things. To make the condition more cruel, a newspapepr man not only can't trade subscriptions, for booze as he might for firewood and turnips, but he is forbidden by law from advertising whisky where it is
 s. G. Boltz milch COW mired up on the new townsite Sunday morn ing and a bunch of men had to prize her Out.-Kensett Keynote.
 Another argument for stock law. Things have come to a pretty pass when a townsite can't be left out over Sunday without a COW coming along and mussing it up.
 If President Wilson were a senti- mental man, we bet he would have kissed the tariff bill as soon as he signed it.-Dallas News.
 If President Wilson were a wom- an we bet he would have added postscript.
 J. W. Pratt has been raising cane all summer; but now he is going to be a sweet little man while he is making molasses.-Liberty Corre- spOndent, Rogers Democrat.
 If MT. Pratt raised enough cane he ought to be Abel to make lots of 'lasses.
 The diaphanous skirt joke will now become a back number. Will next season bring us anything more absorbing? - Russellville Courier Democrat.
 Let us hope so. There is not enough of the diaphanous skirt to absorb a dew drop.-Arkansas Ga zette.
 True. But there is enough to one of the dinged things to absorb the attention of every male man within several blocks.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

The outlook for Arkansas has be- come more dry" by several de- grees since the decision of the State Supreme court, and dry it probably will be after December 3i, 1913. And if such is the law, let all hope that there will be no such farcical enforcement as has been customary in other states-for in- stance in Tennessee, where ex- Governor Patterson denounces the whole system as there in effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
They Will Wed.

Marriage licenses have been is sued by the county clerk to the fol- lowing; L. H. Young and Mrs. B. B. Halpin of Mena; Frank Chambers and Nora Huffman of Egger: Henry Dickson and Miss Pearl Philpot of Egger.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
SPRAYED OR STOLEN

TWO mare mules, one 2-year-old past black with little light around nose; other yearling. bay or red
 Heward of si0 will be paid for any information leading to their 'e'oSefy G. H. Johnson,
 Ca. o- ,. Hatfield, Ark.
 Sep'' 1o' isi5. Adv-So-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
PUSHING 'EM ALONG.

The laundry men of Arkansas and Louisiana are in session in Lit tie Rock. We wish they would as certain what became of our collar last week.-Ft. Smith Times Record.
 Collar, collar, who's got the collar?
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

Prlckly Ash Bitters cures disease oi the kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the liver, stomach and bowels. Jackson Drug Co. Chm neis Drug Store, special agents
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

For SaIe-Small house and lot on
 very easy terms. Inquire Lundy ] law offices. 9t-25tf
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

President Wilson warns Huerta against harming the imprisoned Deputies, but holds firm to the hands off policy, determined to let the Mexicans settle their own troubles. But, even the most peace ably inclined can but fear that the time may come that warnings will fail and a sound thrashing be ac- tually necessary. Here's hoping not, however, for the price we must pay will be greater than the gain to be hoped for.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

Between the President and real statesman who believe the govern ment should control the financial policies of the nation on one side, and the bankers who are just as sure no one save themselves knows how to handle the question, it seems that the legislation is about to be tied up for this session. Bankers are just like other folks-they know what they want and that that is the medicine that's good for everybody But it don't always work out just that way.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
NENA PRODUCE MARKET
Corrected each Wednesday by ]. F. Avertt
 Dealer, South Mena St.

On account of an error the mar ket report was misquoted last week
 October 15, 1913. The local produce market is very quiet this week.
 Quotations are as follows:
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

High Cost of Living Reduced Watch Averitt.-Adv. wi
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16

x,,g ,high Cost of Living Reduced Watch Averitt.-Adv, -,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
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 are cured hy the wonderful. old relispis, .sss s porter's Antisertic Hea.!ae oii. H " 4, z,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
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Farmers should Attend the Fairs.

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The Mena weekly star., 1913-10-16
SUITS TRIED TO MOB KING.

October 6, 1913.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-12-10
Estate of Charles A. Day

District of Orleans SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Charles A. Day late of Albany in said
District, deceased,
GREETINGS:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the
10th day of December next at 10 O'Clock a. M
for examining and allowing the account of
the Administrator of the estate of said de-
ceased, and for decree of the residue of said
estate to the lawful claimants of the same
and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing this order three weeks SIC
cessively previous to the day assigned, in the
Orleans County Monitor, a newspaper pub
lished at Barton, in said District.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified
to appear at the Probate office in Newport
in said District, on the day assigned
then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see
cause, and to establish your right as heirs,
legatees and lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand this 1st day of
December, 1913.
1881 B. M. SPOONER. Register.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-12-10
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

While Fred Rogers was working
under his barn in South Wheelock,
raising it and putting new posts under
the floor, it gave way, letting the
stable with nine cows into the cellar,
some IL or Is feet below: Mr.. Rogers
and Fred Berry barely escaped being
caught under the floor.
H. L. Doyle is having a two-acre
piece of land on his farm in Sutton
broken up by dynamiting. A cartridge
is sunk every 81 feet for from two to
six feet deep and after the explosion
the ground is shattered. The work is
being done by an expert. 1t is the
first work of its kind in that section.
James Gray, Jr.. II years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gray of Hard
wick, was accidentally shot in the leg
by 32-4O rifle in the hands of George
Mandigo, boy about Is years old.
the other day. The Mandigo boy
started to take the gun from the
younger boy when the weapon was
discharged. He Immediately put the
injured boy upon his back and started
for home. The bones of the leg below
the knee were badly splintered
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-12-10

one who was very near and dear to
many. Sarah Simpson, widow of the
late Zebina Simpson, was called very
suddenly Monday night from this to
the Home from which none ever
return. Mrs. Simpsons maiden name
was Gray, sister of Sanford and James
Gray. She was born in town and
with the exception of few years in
Canada and st. Johnsbury. has spent
her life here. She was hardworking
woman. always ready to help those
that needed help. She was lifelong
member of the F. B. church. She
was twice married. her first husband
being a brother of her second husband,
Jesse Simpson. Four children were
born by her first marriage. Amasa
Simpson, now of Lyndonville, Oscar
and Eber of ST. Johnsbury. also Della
Emerson of St. Johnsbury. Mrs.
George Stern was born by the second
union, living here. Mrs. Simpson had
many warm friends as we'll as many
relatives, who Join in sympathy with
the bereaved children. Rev. E. F..
Phillips of St. Johnsbury conducted
the funeral services. There were
many beautiful flowers which silently
spoke of the love and esteem in which
she was held. The funeral was at the
home of Glen Gray, where she was
working and where she so suddenly
passed away. The singers were Mr.
and Mrs. S. A. Jones. Clinton and
Velma Jones.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-12-10
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Lydia Ann Lawrence

The Undersigned having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Orleans, COMMISSIONERS, TO re-
eeive. examine and adjust the claims aud
demands of all persons against the estate Of
Lydia Ann Lawrence, late of Barton, in said
District deceased and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
office of Black & Stoddard in the village of
Orleans in said District, on the 18th day of
Dec. 1913 and 29th day of April, 1914, next,
from o'clock p, m. until O'Clock p. M, on
each of said days and that six months from
tho 9th of Nov. A. d. 1913. is the time limited
by saidcOurt Observation-Disclosures their
claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Orleans this I'd day of December,
A. d. 1913.
JERRE MARSTON,
r. O. BROWN,
1851 Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-12-10
CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL EX-
TENSION SCHOOLS.

The Extension Service of the State
University plans to hold Extension
Schools in various sections of Vermont
during the winter. Arrangements for
Extension Schools are already under
way in different sections of the State.
An Extension School is simply a
school of instruction for farmers, more
formal. more educative, more helpful,
lasting longer than the farmers insti-
tute. Farmers are regularly enrolled
as students. The various subjects are
handled as Systematically as in a
school. Lessons and demonstrations
are given and whenever possible actual
practice work is DONE The farmer
student will not only be told how and
shown how to prune tree, or judge a
cow. or test soil for acidity; he will
himself. under direction, do these
things. 1t is much like farmers
week at the state university being
brought to the farmers doors.
At least three state university men
will man each school. The institute
force of the state commissioner of
School sessions will open Monday
afternoons and close Friday after
moons. Five sessions daily. each an
hour long, three being lessons and two
object lessons or demonstrations. will
ordinarily be held, at hours arranged
as far as possible to meet the views
of the majority of the regstrants.
Three of the following subjects,
each eight lessons and demonstrations,
can be discussed at each school:
l. Darylng
2. Breeding
8. Feeds and Feeding
4. Farm Crops Cncluding Hay.
Corn, Glover, Alfalfa, Cereals)
5. Soils and Soil Management
6. Fruit
7. Poultry Husbandry
8. Forestry
9. Farm Management
Soils and Soil MANAGEMENT being a
fundamental in any school of agrcul-
ture. will always be discussed. The
farmers registering in advance choose
three or four of the above subjects
other than soils. stating them in the
order of their preferences. So far as
possible majority votes will control
choice.
No charge is made for extension
school instruction. A warmed and
lighted hall must be furnished free
Only those persons who register can
be assured accommodations and regis
trants must agree in advance to
attend at least three-fourths of the
exercises. An advance registration of
twenty-five farmers will be necessary,
in order to secure school for given
locality. Parties interested should
correspond with Thomas Bradlee
director State Extension Service,
University of Vermont, Burlington,
Vermont.