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The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
COVE CATCHES.

More to eat and more to feed will be prosperity program here this year.
 J. B. Boyd of Kansas City is build ing a handsome bungalow on his farm one mile north of town.
 The huStling farmers of the community are taking advantage of the fine spring weather by planting potatoes. sowing oats and making garden. The Nothings are doing nothing, as usual.
 Postmaster Camp of Bebee, who has been in the calcium light re- gently regarding Republican cam paign funds, official incompetence, etc, was a resident of Cove several years ago. and served as postmaster of the town prior to the appoint ment of Miss Archie WoOdell, the present incumbent.
 Here is another man who is grubbng a nice home out of the woods under difficulties, and he is our section foreman, P. NJ. OHearn, one of the best track men that ever drove a spike. Several years ago he bought a i0-acre tract of wood land near town on the installment plan, and at once began to put a part of his salary into improve ments. Today he has a comfort able house, good well and barn. nearly 20 acres cleared and the whole tract under hOg-tight fence, and about paid for.
 Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
HATFIELD.

Y'ver been vaccinated?
 G. w. Liner lost a fine two-year- old Alley with lockjaw this week,
 Winter got out of the lap of spring just in time to avert sean dal.
 A COW belonging to Mark Dover was killed by the cars last Saturday evening.
 Contractor A. p. Brown has com pleted work on the new Baptist church building.
 The woman who recently wan dered away from the poor farm, was found here by officers and re- turned.
 D. II. Harwell, who has been liv- ing on the open range, has sur rounded himself with a fence and is now making faces at his friends who are not so lucky.
 Sickness at their home in Bur well, Neb., caused the immediate return of Mrs. Garrison and her mother. who have been spending the winter here for their health.
 A man giving the peculiar name VI OllllJll Was dllt0ltI INi lC gently and taken to Mena by Of lcerS Tally and Griffin. What the charges are could not be learned.
 Road OVerseer Hall has been do- ing some good work with his new grading machinery and tools. He knows how to use them, too, and we are getting some roads that are right.
 F. E. Martin gave an especially interesting program at his moving picture theater Friday night. Mr. Martin is one of the very few men in this line who own their own building and equipment.
 r. J. Webster of DeQuecn has completed the interior finish and decorating of the new school buIding School furniture was placed Saturday and school was called in the new building for the first time Monday.
 The following officers were elect ed al lhc regular meeting of the Hatfield Fruit and Truck Growers meeting Saturday,: Mr. Puforlf, Mr.. Holder vice presi- dcnl Nr. Rankin. treasurer. James Slote, secretary; Daugherly Flaw kins and Mr. Williams. directors.
 Hattie
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

gently purchased from Andy Coyle;;
 Mrs. W. Inman and family and Mrs. Fitch and son Clyde were called home to Chicago last week, under the impression that Grannlls was threatened with an epidemic of smallpox. There hasn't been one case.
 The Union people are progressing nicely with their church building, having the framework up, and will soon have it enclosed and ready for use. Their Valentine SO cial was a success, both socially and financially.
 Since last week there have been three new arrivals in Grannis. A little daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Poe; a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar NobIes, and a son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sargent.
 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Coyle invited a few of Andy COyle's friends in Tuesday night as a farewell, as Andy Covle left Thursday night for Joplin. Mo-. where Mrs. Coyle has been for the past three weeks awaiting his coming. They start the first of March for Pasadena. Cal.
 From Over the Way.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
INK NEWS.

J. F. CoDlman lost a fine COW this
 J. R. Bolt and two daughters are
 II. E. Chambers transacted busi- ness in Nena Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. HarVe Embry were shopping in Mena Saturday.
 Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Wolf were shopping in Mena Saturday.
 Victor Chambers Jeff last week for Ida Ok, tO buy a home.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cagle, Who have been quite i'll, are improving.
 Ervl1 NrCoy of Quinion, rk, is
 J. W. Harrah of Miami Tex spent last week with his friend, J. r. Cottman.
 B. B. Harris of Baker Springs is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Harris.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. R. Wood went to LocLesbure last week 10 visit their sou. Alta Wood
 Jack Cross left last week for Okemah, Ok, where he will make his future home.
 Rev. Gooch of Mena filled his regular appointment at Concord Saturday night and Sunday.
 Miss Hattie Russell is instructing a class in music at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Townsend.
 Mr. and Mrs Herbert Harrah of Mena spent last week with Mrs. Harrah'S parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. F, COttman.
 Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Heath and daughter of Nunley spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Hpath's parents. Nr. and Mrs. C. l.. Harris.
 Robert Flat received a large ship men oi books Monday. Nothing is Oror" helpful than 10 have a nice collection of good books and study them.
 George Lunfsord happened to the misfortune of getting several shot 'put in his leg several days ago by gun going off accidentally while i he was out hunting. The singing at the home of Berry Crawford Sunday night was very much enjoyed. The organists were l Misses Nirgie and Mamie ROssOn and Mrs. Nerna Cearley. Henry CearIcy and Miss Ella Quinn were quietly married at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs James Quinn. February g. Rev c. W. Wolf performed the ceremony. Several of their rela- lives and friends were present. Both l of the young people are well known i here, and have many friends who wish them a long and happy life.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
ACORN REDUCTIONS.

Well. here I come with my moiety of intelligence.
 Mrs. Bertha Owens of Beach, Ok, with four of the little dearies, were with Mrs. Owens parents and brothers family at the old Garland home Saturday night.
 The Acorn board of health re- ports no smallpox, pellagara or hog cholera. Our public roads and by ways are in a deplOrable condition. Nevertheless, we cant raise the cheek to ask aid from Mena, as set forth in the Neal bill If Menf Will provide us with a safe and sane anchorage from the corporate limit we'll get there if we must double team and hoist a malnSalL See?
 The Sunday school attendance and the visiting was normal Sun day. A general exchange of greet ings and swapping of compliments was indulged in. The refulgeni sunshine and balmy zephyrs still prevail. and who can measure the enormous good that is coming oul way just now? Surely the only God has not forgotten we farmers, WhC are considered small by many. al least. But let every one or us re- ioirc and give hanks.
 The Week End Club assembled with the Water Valley host anC hostess al & D. m. Saturday. Some new members were installed, but the erandest feature of the occa- sion was the presence of quite 5 number of marriageable folk anC on down to the minimum, anC while the mature ones were pass ing wit and sentiment in the inn prONiScd guest chamber the yOun9 stars were out under the moOn-Ili cpdarS playing hide and seek. BuI when lunch was proclaimed the entire force was quickly moblllzeC near the festive board when the fun began tO expand and develop Furthermore the chips and hulls after the engagement, would have filled twelve small baskets. NeNI meeting is to be with Major Adam, and family at the Cold Sprin2 place.
 Some of our farmer friends arc rushing their blows in a commend able fashion. Some, | suppose. arc sowing oats. However, our boss i: leaving the oats out this season fol cause, but he is up with his break ing: that is, he. has struck tho thirty and more acres of stump; which he has started in to pull with a machine This old daC managed tO work over and around StumpS and grubs for forty years but never have I seen such goOC work done for woody ground a' this. The little Hercules will pull anything in reason if you can ge a sure anchorage. The boss give. the larger stumps one or moro charges of dynamite and then the! are ready to yield, but does it pay We surely think it will, though i throws two weeks off from break ing and planting. We will use tho best machinery that can be had and when the way is open the up. to-date farming will commence il earnest so if will be a pleasure tC follow the teams and boast of oul work.
 Armenian.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
MIDWAY NEWS.

Sylvester Medlord of Board Camp visited friends near here Sunday Earl and Dennis Cagle of Mt. Ida visited in this vicinity last week. N. Q. Owensby and Jim Shields made a business trip to Mena Satur- day.
 Mrs. Bonnie Ferguson of near Alder is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ramsey.
 Farmers of this vicinity are talk ing advantage of the pretty weather for farm work.
 A large crowd attended prayer meeting at the home of N. l. Owensby Friday night.
 A large crowd attended the sing ing at the home of Uncle Warren Standridge Sunday evening. Everyone who can is invited to attend prayer meeting at the home of Grover Roach Friday night. Several young people met at the home of Ed Medford last Thursday night and spent a most enjoyable evening.
 Golden Hair.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Ira Stanley is able to be out again after a long illness.
 Fred Strickland of Mena visited his parents al this place Sunday Farmers are taking advantage of the pretty weather by preparing for another crop.
 Several from here attended the funeral services of Louie RinggOld at Nuuiey Sunday.
 Mr.. and Mrs. F. Slandridge of Mill Creek visited Brad Roger Sat urday night and Sunday.
 The services at the Baptist church Sunday conducted by Rev.. Charles Burnett, were largely att tended.
 The Rev. II. Ellison of Oden filled his regular appointment at the Primitive Baptist church Sat- urday and Sunday.
 Quite a number of our young people attended the exhibition at Hillard Friday night, at the close of school at that place. All re- ported nice time The program was splendid.
 Blue Eyes.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
LOWER BIG FORK.

Grandpa Hughes is reported very i'll:
 The nice weather is making the farmers rejoice.
 Earl Cagle of Mt. Ida is visiting friends in this vicinity.
 Jack Barber spent Saturday night and Sunday with his father at Highland.
 Tom Foster and family of Mill Creek visited friends and relatives in this vicinity Sunday.
 Bob Hughes and family spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. George Craig of Midway.
 Mrs. Alex Suits spent last week at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Harvey Garmon, at Egger.
 Mid Standridge of Womble vis- tied friends and relatives at this place Saturday and Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Medford of
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Midway visited at the home of MT. and Mrs. Egbert Holmes Sunday.
 Buck Standridge and sons, Wes- ley and Dempsey, left last week for Texas, where they will make their home.
 Mr. and Mrs. Marck Barber and little daughter Willie, of Holly Bottom, spent Sunday night with Mrs. Nixon
 Raymond Lee and Miss May Thornton of Egger attended sing ing at the home of Uncle Warren Standridge.
 Prof. James Lofts closed his school here Friday. Both parents and pupils think he has taught a successful school.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Correspondence
NUNLEY NEWS.

Jenkins Tibbs spent last week with friends at Shady.
 There was pie supper at the home of Mr. Herman Friday night. All report a nice time.
 Mrs. Ira Anderson closed her school at Oak Hill Friday and re- turned to her home here. Miss Gertie Stephens has also returned bone, having closed her school at Gam
 Louis Ringgold, who died at Mena Friday was laid to rest in the Null ley cemetery Saturday. He leaves a father, two brothers and two sis t,l,, besides a host of friends, I) mour hlS loss.
 Sunshine
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Mildredina Hair Remedy Never
 Fails

To restore gray hair to its na- tural color, adds beauty. No matter how old and faded your hair looks, or how long you have been gray, it will work wonders for you. keep you looking young, promote a luXuriant growth of healthy hair, stop it's falling out and positively remove dandurT.
 Will not soil skin or linen. Will not injure your hair. Is not a dye.
 Refuse all substitutes. soc bot ties at druggists.
 Eraa We will send a large .H.-I. | " trial bottle free by re- lurn mail to anyone who sends this coupon to The Midredina Specially Co.,. Boston, Mass, with their name and address and foe in silver or stamps to pay postage.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
TelcnhOne for POScX Hollow

The rural telephone exchange at Posey Hollow has been completed. This much needed enterprise was brought into existence by the eff forts of the leading men of Posey Hollow, and is something to be ap- preciatcd by all concerned. n. l.. Holiday is secretary and treasurer of the company, The following have already connected with the line: G. w. Converse, F.. U. Me Bride, Charles Kirkland. I. L. Reed, Sam Wallace and A. B. Aston.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

For a clear complexion, bright, sparkling eye and vigorous diges- ton, take Prickly Ash Bitters. It puts the system in perfect order. Jackson Drug Co.,, Gunnels Drug Co., McNerneys Pharmacy, special agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
NOTICE

The Polk County Fruit Grow CTS Association will hold a spe- cial meeting
 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY % at ; D. m.. at the opera house. to ascertain the acrcaqe of strawberries and condition of same. All who are growing strawberries are requested to come out and report.
 C. II. Webster, See.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
Free
| Handsome Booklet.

One of the handsomest little booklets received in Mena for some time is sent out by F. w. Town send of Salisbury, Mo. This tells of the qualities of pure bred berries in a way to make a person hungry for berry season. Better write for one. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

D. R. Roberts of Opal R. J. Aber- nathy of Big Fork, 0. x. Morrow of Waters, J, W, Ellison, Frank Evans and Ben Leonard of Oden, John Wheelis of Chant, J. A. Cham bers of Ink, II. l.. Deal of Egger and D. T. Keys of Board Camp were trading in Mena last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

J. R. Bates of Huddleslon. D. R.. Roberts of Opal F. s. Stanley of Board Camp and stephen Bates of Big Fork were in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
NOTICE
Truck

Hatfield Fruit and Truck Growers Association: Special business comes before the meeting Saturday. All, and especially peach growers, are requested to he present.
 By order of Committee.
 Jas. A. SlOte. Secy.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

A. F. Wear of Board Camp was in Mena Saturday transacting busi- ness and working in the interest of the Polk County Boys Corn Club.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Prof. D. s. Jones, principal of the school at Mountain Fork. was in Ncna Saturday, visiting friends and looking after his school interests.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

C. NJ. Frizzell of Howe. Ok. was in Mena Monday getting prices of real estate. Mr. Frizzell will move his family to Mcna in the near fu- lure.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

He says that he gets better prices here than in Hot Springs, and the roads are better.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

We buy eggs, chickens, turkeys. butter, etc.. and pay top market prices for same. J. r. Averitt.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Wanted to Buy-S0 to i6O acres
 good land for home, as much as 50 acres good bottom land in culti- vation at fair price. Will pay cash. G. M. Bulla, Mena Cottage Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

G. L. Lochridge left Saturday for the St. Louis and Chicago mar kets. He will attend a three days special sale at St. Louis for retail merchants.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

F.. F. Gordon. who has been visit ing relatives in Mena for several days, left Monday for his home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Can.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Jesse Arnold of Shady was Tn the citv on business "Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

A. J. Barnes of Hartley was Tn Nena on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Miss Anna Travis was called to Hatfield Wednesday, by telephone message notifying her of the dan gerous illness of her mother, Mrs. w. \. Travis.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
PERSONAL NOTES

S. I. Wood made a business trlP to Waters Monday.
 Albert O'Bryan of Muse, Oko was in Mena last week.
 J. R. Wallace spent Sunday with his parents at Quito.
 NJ. F. Wardon of Mountain Fork was in Mena Friday.
 V. A. Roberts was purcasing sup plies in Mena Saturday.
 John Lawrence of Shady was in Mcna on business Saturday.
 Thomas Dempsey of Cove was in Mena last week on business.
 Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Pigg visited Mrs. Heath in Mena Saturday.
 J. R. Huddleston of Waters was in Mena Thursday on business.
 s. w. Hilton of Nunley was trans acting business in Mena Friday
 w. S. Shannon of Grannis visited in Mena Monday and Tuesday,
 Fred Strickland spent Sunday with his parents at Board Camp.
 Ben Riding of Redwater, Tex, is visiting his brother, H. J. Riding. J. NJ. Beavers of Gillham was a business visitor in Mena Monday.
 B. r. Owens and family of Hat | field visited friends in Mena Sunday.
 Mike Mowdy of Smithville, Ok, was in Mena on business Tuesday. R. c. Bclcher of Oden was in the city last Thursday visiting relatives. R. L. Floyd of Baker Springs transacted buI-ness in Mena Fri day.
 r. A. Dallord of Rocky was in Mena Friday. paving taxes and Nis- iting
 John Crane and J. NJ. Hatfield of Shady were in Mena on business Friday.
 Dr. J. I. PhiIpo0 of Grannis was in Mena Saturday on professional | business.
 County Judge W. \. Martin went to Vandervoort on legal business Tuesday.
 J. H. and Hugh Gregory of Big Cedar were in Mena on business Saturday.
 William Rogers, merchant of Blansett, was in Mena on business last week.
 Philip Abcrnathy of Big Fork was in Mena Friday, visiting his son. F. Abernathy.
 Dr. D. w. Connally of Hatfield was in Mena on professional busi- ness Saturday.
 Noob Cb,lto,, on1 ID c Cto,1,ton of Ink were business visitors in Mena Saturday.
 Ike Henderson of Hatfield was in Mena last week buying merchant disc for his store.
 James Ray of Nella was in Mena last week buying supplies for his store al that place.
 ]. R. Davis of Alder was in Mena saturday, visiting relatives and ransacting business.
 Dr, F. A. Lee was able to be out | Tuesday for the first time, after several days illness.
 R. & Allen left Saturday for | Smithvlle, Ok, for a pleasure trip and to visit relatives.
 W. A. McCulley was in Mena last week making final proof on his homestead near Egger.
 A. II. Kemp and E. II. Riddle, both of Blansett, were in Mena last | Thursday on business.
 B. Standridge left Thursday fol Paris, Tex, where he will visit rel atiyes for a short time.
 George Wilson of Baker Springs was visiting and looking after busi- ness in Mena Saturday.
 Ode Turner, of the firm of Rowe X Turner of Rocky, was in MenG last week buying stock.
 w. l., Chambers of Grannis wa, in Mena last week, visiting friend, and transacting business.
 w. E. Clinton of Grannis was ir Mena Friday, paying taxes anc transacting other business.
 R. L. Floyd of Eldridge was ir Mena Friday, visiting and "squar- ing m" with inc tay colIacfor
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

A. E. Smith, C. NJ. Miller, Buck Chambers, R. NJ. Miller and John Chambers, all of Egger, were in the city last Thursday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

G. p. Cagle was over from NJ. Ida Wednesday to get coal for his blacksmith shop, bringing two teams and taking out a ton each.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

l. l.. Dial, who has been visiting NJ. B. Brown and l.. c. Dial for several days, left Friday for his home al AllamonL Ill.,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

E. G. Hallin of Canadian, Ok, was visiting relatives in Mena Wednes- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

W. A. Worlhinglon of McAhster, Ok., formerly of Mena, was in the city last week. visiting friends and lran~acting business.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

John NJ. Grower, George R. Thole and John W. Weeks of Van dervoort were in Mena on business Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Lem Lofts of Durant, Ok, for merly of Mena, was visiting rel atives and friends in the city last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

A marriage license was issued Friday to Sylvian J. Harper and Miss Delaine Blake, both of Wat son, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

K. K. Kemper of HattOn was in Mena Saturday transacting busi- ness and visiting relatives and friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carder of Big Cedar, Ok, were visiting friends m Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

R F. Ware of Ink was trading in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Messrs. R. T. and I. D. Ritter and Mack Reed of LenoX, Ok" were tranSacting business in Mena Sat urday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

L. M. Wimbcrly, Jr., returned Saturday from Webbcr Falls, Ok, where he has been for several days on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McCauley of Shady visited Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Lawrence Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20
". |. MCK|NNEY'S Closing-Out Sale Prices on
 CLOTHING!

S25.OO Mems Suits ........ SIP 50 5000 Mems Suits . sti m Si5.00 Mems Suits. .o SS 50 $500 Boys Blue Serge Suits. Si.5O $o,OO Boys Blue Serge Suits. .S3.5O l Overall and Jumper. Fac
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

John Murray of Blossom, TeXY IS visiting his uncle, w. E. Murray ol Hartley.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Marriage licenses were issued Tuesday to G. B. Fox of Mesa, Wash, and Miss Sarah L. Fox of Hatfield, and Eston s. Mccoy and
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

J. A. Mckinney of Rocky was transacting business in the city Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

H. D. Friar of Oden. l.. p. purvis Of Board Camp, w. p. Durant of Ink Ike Workman of Big Cedar. w M. Clausin of Blansett, and n. B. Gray and c. K. Hudson of Gibbs were in Mena on business Wednes- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Miss Laura Mayabb, both of Smith ville, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

J. N. Roach and family of Ha- Nana arrived in Mena Saturday to make this city their future home. Mr.. Roach is a father-in-law of Walter Slay.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

w. A. Baker has moved from his temporary home on Jansen avenue to two miles east of Mena. on the Dallas road, where he pur- chased a farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-02-20

Ed Harvey, Warren Johnson and Tom Bell of Eagleton; J. II. Gore of Blansett, and Frank and George Faulkner of Eartley, were trading in Mena Monday.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-07-25
TODAY'S EVENTS
July % in History

1S13-Battle of Roncesvalles (penin-
sular War;
1S29--Forr hundred Creek indians
crossed the Mississippi at Memphis
on their way to the new country as
signed them in Arkansas
1S74-Twenty-fve persons killed and
scores Of houses swept away by
clou1burst at ll;rekl, New
1898 The military expedition under
General Miles effected landing on
the island of Porct Rico at Guanica
on the southern coast of the island,
fifteen miles west of Ponce, after
a skirmish between the Gloucester
and a small Spanish force. About
$4,000 men in all, sailing from var
ious points, composed the army go
ing to Porto Rico. The Newport,
with General Merritt on board ar
rived at Marila.
1904-Strike involving $4,000 opera
tives begun in textile mills in Fall
River, Mass.
I912-Supreme Justice Keough of New
York decided that Thaw is still in
sane.