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The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
COVE CATCHES.

A thought for Thursday. A clean town means clean people.
 John Drennon of Mcna has pur- chased the l.. H. Bailey meat mar ket.
 P. B. r. Allen of Canadian, Ok- is visiting his brother, N, c. Allen and old friends.
 Why didn't Nanderv0ort Wickes, Hatton. Grannis, Old Cove and about p other Sunday schools make a showing at the conventlon2
 One great writer says. The mind of a town is the mind of t child. le should have said, The brain Of d buzz and tongue of a Serpent.
 Another thought for Thursday: The man who does not take an inter- -st in the welfare of the community k moi good citizen. No man liy- eth unto himself. and that IS Holy Writ.
 There is no division of opinion among the people of this part oi the county on the question Of auditing the accounts of the county. II there is county in the state whose ac- counts needed auditing 1t was Polk. Nuf sed.
 One of the most prominent les sons to be drawn from the Sunday school convention held here a few days ago is that of the investment idea of the question. In other words if costs less to support sunday schools than ii does to keep up grand iuries and other court costs;
 Ii is with general regret that the Cove community will learn that neighbor c. ]. Norris has traded his farm south of Old Cove. for farm in Matagora. Tex, and will leave for his new home in short tune; Mir. Norris has made successful farmer and a fine neighbor, and we all wish him God speed in his new Iitome. ]. w. Haines of Stevensvllle, Tex. will move to the Norris place shortly and 1t is said that he IS a ! fine man. ., i The panther. buffalo. wolf wild leat or what-is-it has been located again. Three Cove boys were out 1 l'possum hunting across the state lline Saturday night and while skln- ming n possum by the night oi a 1 lantern. they heard something CIT eleing around them thru the dead leaves. while their dogs came into camp hristling, whining and showine signs of terror The boys had a gun with them and fired several shots 1 in the direction of the pussy-fooi sounds but the "what-is-it' followed 1 them by the side of the road untll they got nearly to town. The ani- did not scream once, and m i fact in all the accounts given bS parties having encountered the 1 strange animal. not one word has i been said about the "what-is-it
 screaming or squalling like a pan liner. Now tell us, "What-is-ltg
 Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
MoUNTAIN FoRK F0IRLEs.

w. l.. Sellers marketed cotton in Mena Thursday.
 Ace Epperson transacted business in Mena the first of last week.
 School opened at Shady Point on Monday. with Miss Josie Gray as teacher.
 Mrs Walter Muserave of Bromide, Ok. Is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Andrew Walters.
 MT and Mrs. John House are Dlan- ming to leave next week to try their fortune in western Oklahoma.
 George Gray and Jesse Musgrave transacted business in Mena on "Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
 The Rev. Frank Brooks of Watson Ok. will preach at the Mcbride school house Sunday, September 29, at fl o'clock a. n.
 Death visited the home of Mir. and Mrs. Ben Johnson Friday, Sep- tember i3, and claimed their i5- ye8r-oId son, Carol The remains
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Correspondence
ACORN.

Miss Beya Jones of Crow Peak was the guest of Miss Ioka Hale on Sunday last.
 w. C. B. Allen is still quite sick. tho his condition is reported some what improved.
 Mrs. Mary Mathis of Mena has been visiting with her son, Chris Mathis and Mrs. Mathis at Oak Lawn farm.
 Peter McWilliam will drive to Womble this week to secure equip ment for his sawmlll and transact other business,
 The recent refreshing rains have livened things up and lettuce, green onions and lurnip greens are among the table delicaeies.
 Misses Ona and Ethel Anderson returned last week from a visit with relatives at Fort Tnwson. Ok, Paris. Tex. and other points.
 HOyt Jones intends to 20 soon to Forth Worth. Tex, where he will enter a business college with the in- tention of taking course in teleg- raphy.
 Hoyt and Dessie Jones and Etta Garland. as delegates from the 0w- ems Chapel Sunday school, attended the County Sunday school C0nNen- tion at Cove.
 John payton and Seeley TerwiI- liger are now engaged in painting the county bridges. Mr. paytOn has his sweet potatoes yet to dig and expects a good yield.
 There was an all-day singing at Union Grove last Sunday. Basket dinner was served Co a large crowd The singing was very good and eN- erything passed off pleasantly.
 The Acorn school will open on Monday. october 90. P. C. Wiggins of Fayetteville will be principal Miss Winnie Clinton of Grannis has the intermediate room. while Miss Arizona Reed is to teach the pri- mary pupils.
 Mrs. A. C. Bare and son James. who have been visiting here for the past three weeks. will go on Tues day of this week to their home in Kansas City, kas. They will be ac- eompanied by Mrs. B. S. Petetlsh, mother of Mrs. Bare.
 Misses Bertha and Gladys Forbis entertained several young friends last Sunday, among whom were Lot tic Golden. B R. Garland, Reba An- derson and Gladys Biekle. The Forbis family intend to go soon to Honryetta, Ok. where they will make their home.
 The possum Club has several iu- venile members here. ]. D Tuck er's children are fattening four possums. Laurence Kinney cap- aured two in persimmon tree and, considering them already fat. killed roasted and ate them forthwith 'possum makes quite feast, after all
 George McClain. who has been in the employ of the R.. X 0. railroad since last sprin. arrived at Acorn last week and will visit his mother Mrs. William pettigrew. while he re- cuperates from n long and serious illness. Mir. McCIain has been una ble tp work since early in August and spent foFty-seyen days in aI Ohio hospital a
 E. p. Twiford entertained n num- Der of friends at his home on tht Rock of Gibraltar on Sunday last with a chicken dinner. Five oi those fowls were slaughtered to ap- pease the capacities of those present Covers were laid for Sam Evans Gurley Hale, Gene Anderson, Will Garrett. Peter McWilliam and thu host. IL is said that the feast was fytIiv pnirlrpan
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
DALLAS DOINGs.

Vote against Act No. 2 and protect the Dallas boys.
 There will be good music and readings at the pie supper.
 Miss Mable Hughes made a busi- ness trip to Opal last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam smith Of Mena were guests Of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Milham Sunday
 Jesse Barnes attended the sing ing convention at Shady Point Sat- urday and Sunday.
 All who attended the Sunday school convention at Cove report a very helpful session.
 Bro. Kelley preached splendid sermon Sunday morning. His sub- iect was "Sanctiflcation."
 Mir. Whitfield is again a citizen ot Dallas, at present making his home with his daughter. Mrs. w. D. Dur ham.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Ford and children have been spending several days visiting friends and relatives in Howard county.
 The pie supper that was to have been last Saturday night was post poned until November sysfAtf that time the good thinas that the ladies contribute will all he sold to the highest bidder. the revenue to be used to help pay the pastors sala- ".
 Under the spreading branches ol the magnifirient oak in the school yerd was the place selected by two of Nunley's popular young people last Sunday as a place to long. .Df remembered. There Bro. Kelley unified in marriage, Mir. Brumbelow and Miss Eula Spencer. We vlsi this young couple all happiness ane prosperity.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
HoIder-na,is

Hatfield. Oct 2@. Roy Holder and Miss Myrtle Davis were married on sunday afternoon at the home of the Dfldes brother, F. A. Davis. The "eudihg was quiet affair and was a surprise to many, for they exDecf- ed them to have a church wedding as both young people were Dopnlar m school and church work. The pride Is the youngest daughter nf Mr. and Mrs. T. p. Davis. and has Tor Tour years been the oreanisf al the II D. church, with a record m eXcelled for promptness and fhe playing of perfect church music The groom is we'll known all over the county as public school teach CT of note and worth. His school exhibits al the School Rally in Mena III September, were among the hesf He IS also an ardent Sunday school worker, League leader and sneaker II friendship amounts to anything the. bride and groom are both very rich. and if well wishes from ail who know them counts for some . thing. they are happy to say the least, They will make their homo for the time being at Potter where Mir Holder is teaching school
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
HATFIELD HOTsTuPH.

Chris RysteG ;s on trip to Green vile, Mo.
 Lonzo Hall left Sunday for Dallas, Tex. and other points.
 Miss Eva Dover is gradually re- covering from long spell of ill- ness.
 Mrs Bas Barton of Cove. visited Sunday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Austin Lewis.
 Get our prices before you buy your heater stoves. ". E. Mershon. Hatfield.-Ady i3-4t
 Jim Gaines, who lived here i5 years ago is here from Hope vis- iting old time friends.
 B. Gibson came in from his ranch i'm Oklahoma Monday and spent the day with his family.
 Mrs. Lizzie Mcdaniel left last week for Decatur Tex, to attend the funeral Of her son, Harve.
 Wayman Crane, teaching at Bow man and George PottOrH spent Sunday here visiting h0mef0lks
 The Sheril Mrs. Finger and son Bascum were down from Mena Sun day visiting relatives and friends
 F. F. HaigwUod of Cove spent Sun day visiting at the home of his daughter and family. Mrs. Pies Rouse.
 Miss Louise Mullins came up from Cove Sunday afternoon and spent a short time betweeu trains visiting friends.
 Eustace Davis. in the absence of J. c. Allen. conducted the Sunday school services at the NJ. l., church Sunday.
 J. D. Henderson and Mrs. Hender- -snn xisssss.sesl Sunday at the home of Mrs. Henderson's mother. Mrs Bob Johnson
 Mir. and Mrs. ] c. Allen and chil- dren attended the Sunday school rally at Cove Sunday Mr. Allen was one of the speakers.
 J. w. Jones, who bought the Jake White farm. west of town. brought his family from Aransas Pass, Tex, in a Ford ear and arrived here on Monday.
 The county Judges race is get ting warm. Stevenson seems to be In the lead in town. hut the whole surrounding country is unanimous y for Judge Wear
 The complaint comes from many that Hatfield is too quiet and tame They should try and trade it off for Ringing, Ok. where gambling, drinking and fighting is wholesale.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tut Harris and chil- ] dren. and Artie Littlepage. came {! from Potter Sunday and spent the l day with homefolks and friends. l Mir Harris and Mr. Iittlepage are employed by Hodges Brothers, in | their general merchandise store
 The liquor houses at Kansas City. ! Copington. Ky. and Monroe, La. are using new tactics and flooding the ! mails with letters bearing cent stamps. They send more letters here than any dozen other firms and |
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Rock
Gone to Rest

Little Robert philpot, 3-year-old son of Robert and Emma philpot was taken home to God on the itth day of October. 1916. He staid with us just long enough for our affec- tons to become so heavily en- tWined around that it was like cut ting our heart strings to give him up. But God knows best, and had a grander and nobler use for little son than we had.
 So our little boy has gone fo rest To live with God, forever blest For he was ready at Gods command To start toward the Promised Land
 us hard to see those roses plueked from the parent stem. just as they become so beautiful and sweet. Yet their little antics and play are more lasting. As we write this, little Robert is sitting in front of us, saying. Grandpa, look at our COW, amt she dandy? But alas. He has some friends that have gone
 before.
 He is sure to meet them on the
 shore.
 He left his parents in distress. Although he's found a place of rest.
 50 we will say Co the parents
 lour loss IS little Roberts gain. Let us live so we can meet little Robert in the beautiful Kingdom of God, where there will he nc more sickness sorrow or death. where parting will be no more Tn oar imagination We can see little Robert iii ttie windows of Heaven calling for Pa and Ma, Come to me"
 les little Robert, God grant that we may all meet you in the Glory world. where parting will De no mere IS the prayer of your Grand Pa Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
RIG FORK BITS.

Ed Burkhaft of Opal was here on Sunday.
 Cordy Cox Of Big Spring went to Womble Monday
 Jakie Edwards moved hay for Walter Bates Saturday
 Last Saturday morning We had our first killing frost in Big Fork this season
 Born. October 20. to Mir. and Mrs. NJ. B. Fried. the fourth boy They also have four girls.
 0. A. Cox of Big Springs and r. A. Heath of Big Fork. returned t0 Mena Sunday to be at court
 Misses Edna and Cardie Parker of Nunley, are staying with Mrs E. A. Heath of Big Fork. whiie her husband is at Mena
 Toy and Cooper Standridge of Opal and Misses Minnie Edwards and Osie Bates Of Big Fork attended church on the Caddo Sunday
 Mir. and Mrs. $. V. Heath and son, Y. S.. of Heath Valley. visited the latter part of Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Heath's parents. Mir. and Mrs. J c. Lilies
 Mir. snd Mrs. Eliza putman and children, of Haunted Hollow, visit- ed Saturday night and Sunday at the Walter Bates home at Big Fork.
 Mrs. Minnie Hughey and children, of Heath Valley, visited Friday night at the Thompson home.
 Aunt Martha Hendrix's last birth lav was on October i7. She was 8i years old. She took dinner at the home of the Rev. Phillip Abernathy of Big Spring. and helped get the dinner. Aunt Martha is the oldest woman in this neighborhood
 papa's Helper.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

An interesting program is being pre- pared
 Henry Rains of Big Fork pur- chased real estate at Alder from ID. w. Davis.
 The Alder singing class met at the b. W. Davis home Saturday night. A large attendance was reported. Several young people from Big torK and Board Camp were present. W. c. Widener reports that cattle men of Pike county are taking their young cattle of the range because of the ravages of wolves, which are very numerous.
 Careless Poet.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

were laid to rest in the Mcbride cemetery Saturday afternoon.
 The patrons of District 66 are do- ing some good repair work on the school house. When completed, lt will De modern rural school build ing. very we'll equipped with mod ern seats. desks and blaekbOards.
 Will Wilmoth and family of Pol lard, Ok. are here looking for q lo- cation. They seem to think they have found the place they have been looking for. They have been in search of q healthy country. as well as many other conditions that tend 10 make life pleasant.
 Mountain Girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
SHADY GROVE NEWS.

Bert Lance left Monday for Po- teau, Ok.
 Mir. Ireton is very sick with ty- phoid fever.
 There were five baptised Sunday A large crowd attended.
 Our school started Monday with Roy Ogden as teacher.
 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Atkins visited their son at Smithville, from Tues day till Sunday.
 Miss Sadie Bassett and Miss Mar gie Lance and Superintendent o. B Stark were at Cove Friday to the Sunday school convention.
 Papa's Helper No. 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
STANDING ROCK REPLIES.

Mark Putnam went to Mena Sat urday.
 Pete Ford made a business trip to Mena Tuesday.
 Bedford Heath and Willis Shirley shopped in Mena Monday
 school opened Tuesday at Pint Hld with Hubert Campbell as the 'eacher.
 Miss Euna Kelly went to Mont somcry county Friday to enter the school at 0den.
 Wade Kelly of Montgomery coun- ty visited his brother, Ciaud, nn "Wednesday night.
 H. MCGill went to Mena Saturday
 Gap Parker made a business trip lo Howard county Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
To lhe Voters of polk County.

am still in the race for eonntv ana probate judge and take fhe pressure m laying my platform be- t9fe you. ii elected pledge myself l9 the principles herein set forth Al expenditures to be made hv inc g9qlnly that exceed One Hundred Dollars will notify the tax pav~ CTS through the county Dapers ana give them a chance fo ffla 2 protest against the same and let the nlalority rule. for justice is my nrin- s'p'e' Respectfully.
 Ruif B. Lane.
 Socialist Candidate for County and ttVDate Judge. Ady.43-it
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Keep Oul of the 0Id Rni

rev people remember lime Mllen '. ., cotton was so good a price as ue Te present probably not since Civil sRa. War days. The crop is not only Sll slloft but the demand has grown 1
 ',, Y Haef the splendid constructive ad- tnililisttration of Wilson, business has Stell Stel. reed from the control of Wall street. t.er. and that is a large factor in she Ne prlees being received today cseNer was the outlook better in the ssolth There is a new day oneninc tpr t3 us, If We do not get back into the oid rut-Little River News '''''
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
ROCKY RUMBLES.

Mir. and Mrs. R. L. Sartin traded in Mena Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Richie and children have moved back to Polk county.
 There was singing al the home of Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Sartin Sunday night.
 It is reported that the sawmill here will saw lumber in day time and will make ax handles and wag- on spokes nights.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dick Shepherd and Mrs. Shepherds mother. Mrs. John ston and children. have moved to the Austin place. They are here from Maple Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
INDIGESTION

...ls, |. you are ever troubled with ind;. ss,. Sesslon, Snamberlain' 8 Tablets will do 5ou so good. They stfengthen the . sto,se t,a oro aen s..l anu enable it to perform its 5,v,c f,,nc
 s,'lls .s naturally. There are hnnd~aSs bap z people who have been restored ,.a Ss.s sss rha... l'pa.aa and happiness by the use @ oe 1 ,l,,ii Ipaln | ossrlain s Tahlets. When yo1 feel s'sn,., n1. anu ss ianguid after eating won ranv I.ss a.Sw ,. enag your digestion is fanlty @ M.
 yoo have eaten more than van ,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
number of years. are moving to Hol-

number of years. are moving to Hol- uenyille.
 fill Gillum and son. Tom, and 5. F. Gillum, have returned from Dal- las. Tex, where they attended the recent fair.
 Mrs. Gertie Miles. who has been visiting at the home of her parents near Chickasha, returned to her home here Friday.
 Frank Strickland left Friday for his home at Board Camp after hay- ing spent week visiting at the nome of I'd MedfOrd.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
ALDER LEAVES.

Prof. Lem Lofts entered school at Mt. Ida this week
 Wheat sown before the rain. is up and looking good
 Chas. Fountain of Paris. Tex IS visiting his brothers heEe.
 Miss Edna Parker of Board Camp, was a guest of Miss Rosa Widener Sunday. ...
 The Canev Literary society VIII meet Saturday night, October sS.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
NEWS FROM GERTy nKLA.

G. W Harrison. who has been sick for the mast few months, is slowly recovering.
 Henry Dickson and Oscar Wood made business trin to HoldenviIle Friday. returning Saturdav.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wallace. who have been residents of this place for q
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

should. Belching, sour stoinsca a''a sas bloating are symptoms of inaigesha's. has and are relieved by taking Cnal'lps l.s,,, lain s Tablets as directed: lndigess::,ss ". is usually accompanied by consnia 1,. .',. tion and Is aggravated by it. 0,ss, s..s. berlain Tablets cause g gentle iI'esr -,
 ment of the bowels. relieving fhs Sss stipated condition. Chamber III, ..:, Tablets are also most excellent ~. v iouaness. Sold everywhere sf Soe'
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Don't Be Too Late

Be one of the first to come out in New "Togs."
 Look over our line and order that suit NOW. Satisfaction Guaranteed ". E. Mershon, Hatfield Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
For a Mndsly Cnmnln. io.,

Take Chamberlain's Tablets and adopt 8 diet Of vegetables and eera- % ais. Take outdoor exercise dasIv ana your complexion will be greatlv inn i'm
 proved within a few months Trv 1t. Obtainable everywhere Adyy
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Who Wins the Battle I

All other things being equal, it is the m,, hind the gun that wins the fight. And it's trn. other affairs besides battles.
 In banking or in business, success is due toa man behind the counter. We take pride k V statement that every employee of our bank i, Y structed to be courteous to the public and to rs,, every reasonable service possible. We take nra ss the fact that the officers, directors and sharehoSsl the men behind the bank, are among the lea@s men of this community, men who can be dependT upon, men who make this bank what it is todav < strong, reliable, secure financial institution
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
WESTERN MONTGOMERY NEWS


 Tom Bowen and family moved to Mill Greek Monday
 A party was given at the D. w. Davis home Saturday night.
 Van Free is working over on the Ouaenita for Henry Lawrence.
 The most of the cotton Is gathered and the farmers are sowing wheat.
 GullfOrd Putman has returned from the Panhandle country i'll Tex as.
 The Rev. J. $. Ayleshire preached at Lnlon hla Sunday and Sunday nIght.
 Jesss Christenberry went to Mena last week, where he took the train for points in oklahoma.
 Tom Spake, I. Putnam. John Row. ton. and Colonel Standridge were trading m Mena last week.
 N. R. Christenberry Is getting ready Co move to Oklahoma. He wiil make the trip overland.
 The regular prayer meeting serv- ices were held at the Missionary Baptist church Sunday night.
 Charley Beck of Rates creek, spent Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Alr. and Mrs. :. Il. Spake.
 Olney Bowen is reported to be in a critical condition with something like paralysis, al his home near Union Hill.
 W. R. Christenberry marketed cot- ton at Mena last week weighing 6i0 pounds, for which he received i7.15 per pound.
 John Dilbeck of Big Fork was a business visitor Saturday in the in- terest of the Ozark Mutual Life As soeiati0n of Mena.
 Mir. and Mrs. $. H. Spake went to Union Hill Sunday to attend church.
 Galond Lively was over from Ed wardsville Heights Sunday. Eugene Abernathy of the firm of Abernathy & Hamrick, was over from Big Fork Monday looking aft CT the interests of the firm. Buster Brown
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-05-19
COMPARES hGR||EE
 UPON ARMY PLANS
ADVOCATES OF ADEQUATE MA TIONAL DEFENSE REGARD
 AGREEMENT A TRIUMPH.
WAR STRENGTH OF 254,000
Conference Report Also Provides Fol. Government Nitrate For Manufac- turing Plants to Cost Not Ex-
 ceeding $2o,ooo,Ooo.

Washington.-A standing army or 206,000 fighting men, capable of being expanded in emergency to 254,000, and backed by federalized national guard of 425,000 as a reserve, finally was agreed on by House and Senate conferees on the army bill This would give total peace strength of 631, 900 men. The agreement will be reported to Congress and the meas ure, the first of the administration pre- fore President Wilson for his sigma ture.
 Advocates of adequate national de fense regard the conference agree. ment as triumph. The compromise between the House ana Senate meas. ures was effected after weeks o1 struggle against an insistent demand from House conferees for a standing army GE- eifiY i f49 ,GGG sEaep, ~a ppearec that the Senate might be forced to yield. The Senate bill provided Tor 250,000
 The minimum enlisted strength would be attained under the agree ment, within the next five years, and it is stipulated that at no time shall the total be less than 160,000.
 The conference report also provides l for government nitrate manufacturing plants, to cost not exceeding $20,000, 900; for vocational education in the regular army and for the establish ment of training camps for volunteer citizens, whose transportation, cloth ing and subsistence expenses while in training would be paid by the fed eral government.
 The training camp feature, as final ly approved, is regarded as compensa ton in a measure fGS' the federal vol unteer reserve of 261, 1000 men, whicl Senate conferees were forced to aban don on insistence from the House.