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The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
Opportunities for Homeseekers.

w. k. Roush of Clarinda, la, who had been in Mena to look after his real estate interests in the county, left for home last Thursday Be owns a tract of land near the w. E. Reed farm north of Mena, and thinks he has as good piece of land as is located in that section of the county. In common with others who come from states where land is high priced. Mr. Roush is of the opinion that this section of Arkan- sas with it's cheap but produc- tive lands offers wonderful oppor- tunities for the homeseeker.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is local disease, greatly in- fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure it you must tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous sur faces of the system. Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is composed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect com bination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Cure is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal condi- tions. Send for testimonials. free. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, O.
 All Druggists. 75c.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
MINING MACHINERY SOLD.
The Davis Mine Will Now Re On
 erated by Expert

IT w. E. Flick as administrator oi the estate of D. A. Ritner has solu the machinery located in the paVls l's mlne, which is located near hilieral m Seyier county, to the At las Mining company of Nuskoeee A MT Oliver, representing the com pany' was recently in Mena to neeo- slate the deal, but is was not finally coiisummated until Thursday.
 MT. Oliver, who IS reported to be an expert mining engineer will be m charge of the development thai IS goins to be carried on by the new company. :"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
Closing Out the Old Cotton.

Boyd Laflin last week sold nine teen bales of cotton of the 1914 crop which he had bought and had held in storage. He sold directly to Lesser Goldman, cotton brokers of Fort Smith, getting i2 cents per pound, and selling at the weight given by the county weigher when the cotton was bought. This sale practically cleans up all of the cot- ton of the 1914 crop in Polk county, and it is estimated that there are not over twenty-five bales left of the crop of 1915 in the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
Rronaht in Rin Catfish.

Eugene Davis, mail carrier or the Mena-Egger route, Friday evening brought in catfish weighing 9 pounds after it was dressed. The fish was caught on 2 set hook bv W. F. Riding. who, on Thursday had caught another weighing i5 pounds The big fish was bought by Ira Q, smith of the Mena Cafe and served Saturday morning to his short order customers.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
TRENCHES READY FOR
 USE OF THE AMERICANS.

Ascencion, Chihuahua, Mexico, April i4.-One mile north of here. the camp of American infantrymen have dug long trench and are ready for instant occupancy in their task of guarding the American lines of communication.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
AN ALASKAN VOLCANO ACTIVE
Crater on Mitrofan Island Spoutina
 Smoke, Steamer Reports.

Fort Smith, April i5.-Otto V.
 Seward, Alaska, April i5.-smoke srouting from crater, one Of sew eral volcanoes on Mitrofan Island near the south shore of the Alaskan Peninsula, which has been inactive many years, was reported today by the crew of the steamer Dora from
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Can Some One give me the where abouts of my boy. Elmer Crabtree, who left home April {, 1916, in his work clothes. He has black hair, dark eyes, age t8. about 5 feet or ! inches tall, weight i45 pounds, D, c. Crabtree. Steedman. Okla. i5-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Crcve's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up tn -vha System. 50 cents
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
For the stomach and howol die.

For the stomach and bowel dis orders of babies McGEE'S BABY ELMER is a remedy of genuine merit. It acts quickly, is pure. Price 25c and soc per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co.
 Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Get your lime and sulphur sslii- tion and all spraying materials at Jackson's Drug and Furniture store.
 Adv-9i -6t-i6-it
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Protect your Fruit and Fruit Trees. All necessary Spraying Ma terials at Jackson's. Adv9i-6t-i6-f
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

R. F. Wear returned Wednesday from Fort smith with his little son, Jack, who has about recovered from the operation for the removal of the shoe eyelet from his wind pipe.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
and Cranlping' STELLA-vlTAE
 STOPPED TIT

This has a world c. meaning to every woman who suffers as Mrs. ]. s. Blair, of Enter prise, Okla, suffered and there arc many thousands such. Mrs. Blair tells the story Of her suf- fering and cure much better than we can tell is. We quote her own words: ''I had been flooding. cramrsng and vomiting for i've months and tzkinG medicine from as good doctor as the country affords. but he did me no good. got tired of doctor's medicine and sent tc the drug store for wcman's medi- cine and the druggist ssnt me STELLA vITAE.
 One bottle stopped everything and felt like different woman. I have used six bottles already and will continue to use and praise STELLA VITAE whenever need woman's medicina.'p
 What STELLA-vITAE did for Mrs. Blair 1t will do for you. We guar- antee the Jfrsf bottle to prnenr you. Your money back if if don't. You cannot afford to nor try it-when you have all to gain and not penny 70 lose.
 Go to your dealer f0ddv and begin trying STELLA-VITAE. trying to become well. We lose the price If you are not benefited. In many years of guaranteeing STELLA VITAE iess than one bottle out cf eperp Thousand has failed to benefit Your chances of fbefsa ksnePffe& are . fhous ancffD oneF
 Thacheg Medicine Co.
 CHATTANOOGA. TGmM-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED.
April f2.
The lulnlns That nees Not Affect The Ilssd

Because sf it's tonic and laxative effect. LAxA- TIVE PROMO QUINInEis is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause uervcusuess nor ringing ia head. Remember the fu1 name and look for the signature of E. " ckoyH- 7sc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

of the state. The company expects to place about 30,000 acres of cut over lands on the market in course of time.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Bern P. Corr left last week for Pickering, La. where he will take charge of the Grannis Plantation, fruit and truck farm which is be- ing conducted and developed by the Pickering Lumber Company to demonstrate the productive possi- bilities of the lands in that section
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

A daughter was born Thursday to Mir. and Mrs. Edward w. Bennett living on the Luke Slangstrom farm near Bethesda Springs. Dr. L. B. Gunnels was in attendance.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

C. A. Lemmons of Joplin, route agent of the Wells Fargo Express Company, spent Friday in Menawith T. L. Slaten, local agent of the com pany,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Gilbert MeMillan returned last week from a trip to Texarkana. Hot Springs, Malvern, Amity and other points in the interest of the Ozark Mutual Life Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

W. 4. Travis Of Hatfield is in the city to visit his daughter, Miss Anna Travis.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

George E. Edmond, who had spent most of last week in Mena, returned Thursday afternoon to Vandervoort.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Uncle Bill shelton of Ink was in town Thursday and says the recent freeze only helped peaches by giv- ing them a little needed thinning.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

w. D. Stockton and son T. L. of Old Cove had business with county officials Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Oscar Thaeker was dswn town Saturday for the first time in sever al days, having been closely con- fined for four weeks during the ill., ness of his father, and then passing through a siege of illness, largely due to exhaustion. It will likely be several days, however, before he will again take up his work as
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J A. Watkins and George Wor- sham of Nandervoort spent Thurs day in Mena on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

E. A. Davis and little son of Hat field were in Mena Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

The infant son. aged a month, of Mr. and Mrs. J. M Boechell, living a mile east of Mena, died Thursday morning. Interment was in the Corinth cemetery that afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir. and Mrs, W. w. philpot of Egger spent Wednesday in Mena to do trading.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir. and Mrs. H. H. Thomas and three children arrived Thursday afternoon from Womble to make their home in Mena. Mr. Thomas has secured a residence on Stilwen Heights.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

The Rev T. A. Park and John Gibson. with Walter Edwards as driver of the automobile, returned Thursday from Glenwood where they had been attending the Ouach- ita Presbytery. They came before the close of the Presbytery. hr. Park having been called home to conduct the funeral services for Mrs H. A. Babcock and to accom- pany the remains to Windsor, Mo.
 $. L Wood returned Thursday from a business trip to Waters and Huddleston. Mir. Wood says that as he drove through the country he noted that more farm work has been done thus far this spring than in any previous year, and he notes also that work is being done uni- formally better than ever before which he thinks will show good re- suits when it comes time to gather crops this fall.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Emmett Rowe and T R. Bates of Potter were in Mena on business Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

travelling salesman for the Fort Smith Commission company.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mrs. T. c. Johnson returned to her home at Rich Mountain Friday aft CT spending a few days with her sis ter-in-law, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, who has been quite sick, but is im- proving.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

George F. Powell of Fort Smith spent Thursday in Mena on busi- ness connected with the Ozark Mu- tual Life Association. While here Mr. Powell contracted as District Manager for Sebastian. Crawford. Washington and Benton counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

B. A. Garrett of Vandervoort was with Mena friends Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mr. and Mrs. R. \. Thomas of the Ransom neiehborhood were shop ping in Mena Saturday Mr. Thomas reported that his early planted corn is coming up in good shape and that he finished planting cotton on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
FASHIONABLE PEOPLE
 PUNCHING AT TUTWHER

A glimpse in the Tutwiler yesterday at noon revealed many of Birmingham s smart people at luncheon. One of the most interesting parties, composed of charming maidens, was given in com pliment to Miss Lorraine Cunningham and Miss Ellen O'Keefe, the clever and attractive guests of Miss Annie Frank lin. Her party included Miss Ellen O'keefe, Miss Lorraine Cunningham. Mrs. Herzberg, Mrs. w. T. Weekley, Mrs. c. S. Caldwell and Mrs. s. B. Reece. Another altogether charming group of matrons were Mrs. John Cald- well, Mrs. w. H. Kettig, Mrs. Felix Drennen and Mrs. Orlean Arnold Ship man. Bellies and beaux alike were out, Miss Blanche Divine, Miss Grace Mur- phy, MT. s. l.. Ledbetter, Jr., and MT Henry Badham completing an attrac- tive group. Other fashionable people lunching in the cafe were Miss Au- gusta Clark, Miss Elizabeth Wilkerson Miss Amelia Warrington, Mrs. Robert Jemison. Jr, Mrs. Oscar Wells, MT. Frank Crockard MT. S. F. Thompson. MT. Frank Burr, Mir. J. II. Barr, MT. Robert Jemison. Jr., MT. Landers Se- vier, MT. J. F. Fletcher and MT. F. T. Dow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
MISS ALEXA STIRLING
 GIVES VIOLIN RECITAL,

Miss Alexa Stirling appears in a new role in the following announcement, which appeared in the Atlanta Constitu- tion Sunday. Birmingham people know her as a wonderful golfer, but her ac- complishment as a violinist has been hitherto unknown:
 The appearance of Miss Alexa Stir ling as violin soloist this afternoon at the Auditorium, when MT. Charles A. Sheldon, Jr., organist, presents his usual recital, will be an event of pleasing significance, since it Is the first formal appearance of Miss Stirling in public concert.
 Her studies since childhood have been pursued in Atlanta exclusively, her teacher, Mrs. Theodora Morgan Steph- ems, and her work, which is declared to be of excellent character, will be a source of interest to her large acquaint- ance.
 To the general public she is better Known, through her athletic prowess, as champion woman golfer of the south but her artistic culture has been given much more of her time
 She will play this afternoon The Deluge," by Saint-Saens; Chant Sans Parole" by Tschaikowsky; Walther's prize song from "Meistersinger," by Wagner; Meditation" from "Thais," by Massenet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
MRS. DRENNEN TO
 LECTURE THIS AFTERNOON

The announcement that Mrs. Earl Drennen would lecture informally on the conditions in war-torn Europe as she found them has aroused quite a bit Of interest among her friends and the pulp l;c in general as we'll Mrs Drennen was with Dr. Drennen in France and this afternoon when she lectures at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. G. Smith on South Nineteenth street, she will wear the cos tune that she wore al that time. The proceeds of the affair will go to the rec tory fund of St. Mary s-on-the-H ghands for faithful band O. women are working for that fund, and this is Mrs. Drennen's share. Each Monday for sometime they have been meeting to work for the fund. ard they have chosen this charming way of sharing their work with the public.
 Those who are interested in the affair are: Mrs. H. R. Johnston, president; Mrs. E. B. Vaughn, Mrs. |; ead, Mrs. John Kaul, Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. w. M. Jordan. Mrs. w. M. Drennen. Miss Kate Hopkins. Mrs. George H. Clark, Mrs. J. T. Stoke ley Mrs. Alex Birch. Mrs. Norbourne Cooke. Mrs. Sterling Lanier. MIs. John London, Mrs. L. J. w. Peters, Mrs. OGen, Mrs. Mamie Williams, Mrs. Me- whitney Mrs T. V. Boardman, Mrs. c. J. Palmer and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
DECIDED SETBACK
 IN WHEAT VALUES
Market Affected by Chances of Serious International
 Difficulties

Chicago, January 31.-Wall street weak ness that was associated here with pos abilities of complications with foreign governments brought about decided set back in wheat values today after an early advance. The close was heavy. l34M 15sc to 21s625sc net lower, with May $1.317s ana July s1.237s. Other leading staples, too. all finished at a loss-corn, 3sc to 12sc; Oats, 1s4d21kc, and provisions 71a@S5c.
 Breaks in the price of wheat followed one another swiftly, once the market be- gan to give way. Bullish news was ig- nored. and traders took little heed of any thing but the fact that stocks in New York had suffered tumble, and in this connection gossip here was busy with re- ports that serious chances of interna- tional difficulties for the United States lay behind the public utterances of Pres ident Wilson The result was an extreme decline of 4ssc from the top figures of the day. Much of the selling on the way down was of an unmistakable stop loss character Profit taking by shorts, how ever assumed sufficient volume to cause ill-sustained rallies near the close.
 Announcement that the railroads enter
 
 wheat shipments to that point was im- portant as Encouragement to the bulls, who in the first part of the session had lifted the market without a great deal of trouble. The basis of the temporary ad- vance was chiefly a forecast by leading authority that shipments from Australia and Argentina were not likely to be on large scale at any time during Febru- ary. There were also unfavorabe reports, especially from central Illinois, regarding the condition of the winter crop.
 Corn weakened with wheat. Unfavor- able weather formed the main reason for preceding transient upturn Oats were relatively bearish throughout the day as compared with corn Receipts were larger and eastern demand slow.
 Falling off in exports had a depressing influence on provisions. The market was also affected somewhat by the general unloading by holders in other lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
WEAK UNDERTONE ON COTTON MARKET All Months Made New Low Levels for Present Down.
 ward Movement

New Orleans, January 31.-Cotton had a weak undertone on this market today and was under selling pressure almost all the time, During the brief periods Of steadiness due chiefly to profit-taking by shorts, little real buying power was displayed, although bullish traders claimed a large buying short interest had been built up as the result of the recent slump in trading Disquieting, but eX- tremely vague rumors regarding interna . tional politics, caused the heaviest selling. In the early trading prices were down in sympathy with Liverpool. The market closed within a point or two of the lowest levels of the day, at net loss of 23 to 26 points. All months made new low levels for the present downward movement and July was sent below the 12-cent level, touching Il .94c at the lowest
 In the early trading prices lost Il to Is points on selling, stimulated by the poor cables and the surplus correction of 53,000 bales in the total Liverpool stock. At one time during the morning prices re- acted to within or points of Saturday $ close, but this steadiness quickly resulted in fresh selling in larger volume. In the early afternoon rumors regarding poli- tics were circulated, and for while the ring seethed with activity and values melted away.
 Foreign exports for the day of 70,219 bales were about the largest for any sim gle day of the season, but no attention was paid to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
COTTON MARKET
 IS VERY NERVOUS
Close Was Barely Steady With a Net Decline of
 16 to 21 Points

New York, January 31.-The cotton market was extremely nervous and un- settled today with prices making new low ground for the movement under more or less general selling. May contracts broke below F cents for the first time since last November selling at Il 193c, or s1 bale under Saturdays closing figures and $S.S0 per bale below the high level of the sea- son. The close was barely steady at prac- t1cally the low point of the day and a net decline of from Is to 21 points.
 The market opened steady at decline of 6 to F points in response to lower Liverpool cables. Prices rallied or points right after the call on covering and trade buying, but the market soon weakened again on reports of easier market, nervousness over political con dltions and renewed liquidation. There seemed to be very good demand around F cents for May contracts and after the break to that level, or about 15 points under Saturdays closing figures, prices rallied few points from the lowest, but offerings increased again in the late trad ing with March contracts selling off to Lille, July to 05c and October to F. .29c, or 16 to 2 points net lower.
 Rumors of unfavorable international de. velopments, and the unsettled ruling of the stock market seemed to be largely responsible for the late break and there was heavy Wall street as well as scat tered local and southern, selling.
 Several wires were received which claimed that offerings had been practi- cally withdrawn, and while the south was seller here during the day, people around the ring took it to be in the way of liquidation rather than in the shape of hedges.
 Private cables attributed the break in Liverpool to recount of the stock at that point, showing an increase of 52, ,S54 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-01
PRICES CHANGE ON
 MORRIS AVENUE.
Florida Oranges Advance p Cents Per BOx-TOmatOes
 Drop p Cents a Crate

Several changes in quotations on Morris avenue were noted Monday evening. Meats and lard both are off from 1Ac to 1c per pound. Extra ribs off Ac and quoted at 111ac Pork loins off 1c and quoted at 13c. Neck bones off 1c and quoted at 4c Spare ribs off 1 cent and quoted at &c., White leaf lard is down Ac and is quoted at 11Ac and compound is quoted at 10ssc Other grades of meats remain unchanged Market firm.
 In the poultry market with the excep- ton of live turkeys having dropped to 1Sc, there are no changes. Poultry re- ceipts of all varieties were heavy yes- terday, and all dealers have large quan- titles on hand Some very fine fat hens are being received. Business fairly good. In the fruit and produce market only two changes in quotations were noted. Florida oranges have advanced 25 cents per box and are quoted at $2.7o, while Gu ban tomatoes have declined 25c per crate and are quoted at $S.25 Irish potatoes will probably jump Toe or 15c during the present week. Large quantities of pota- toes were frozen during the big freeze, and it is claimed that as soon as this stock has been disposed of prices will advance.
 In the fish and oyster market the red snapper situation appears more hopeful a car having arrived on Morris avenue early Monday morning. including all the other different varieties except Spanish mackerel, of which none is to be had just now Business good and prices un- changed.
 Local cotton quotations could not be ob- tained in accurate figures yesterday. but all grades of spots are off about 20 points In the wheat and feedstuff market prices are stationary at present.
 We publish below a comparative weekly review on wheat conditions and prices. Closing prices Chicago wheat market and visible supply compare as follows:
 ''Visible."