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The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Saurbaugh of | the Freedom neighborhood were among the west end folks in Mena Tuesday. They report that spring farm work is progressing satisfac-
 torily and that all growing crops are making fine showing.
 J. B. Kelley, county judge of
 Montgomery county. came in from Oden Monday to market bale of cotton and to get supplies Judge Kelley was renominated at the re- cent primary election over the op- position of two other candidates. Roy Mount who has been in the employ of Will Alexander for the last several months has given up the job to accept the management of the commissary of the Buschow Lumber Company at Page, leaving Tuesday morning to take up his new work. t. R. Kinney and daughter Miss
 Edith and the twins, Laura and Lawrence, were in from Live Oak farm Tuesday to do shopping and
 look after matters of business. They lreport that all hands are busy as
 can be this spring with the garden
 the farm, the poultry industry and household duties.
 | R. G. Byrd, working under the di-
 rection of the Civic Improvement Committee of the Womans Literary Club, is busy these days setting oul
 canna bulbs and other flowers 1T
 some of the vacant lots of the city
 which the committee has undertak-
 en to beautify. The lots on por1
 Arthur, opposite the I. o. o. F, hal
 are among those to be transformed
 into a beauty spot, another poin lwhere work is being done is ths
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

who was returning to his home at .0den.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

l. k. Mourton of Waters was at tending to business in Mena Tues day.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mrs. John Garrett of Nandervoort is spending this week with Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir. and Mrs. R. D. Roberts who had spent week with relatives in the Alder, Opal and Big Fork neigh borhoods, returned to Mena this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J. B. Wallace who recently moved back to Mena from the Ransom neighborhood began work Tuesday morning in the Will Alexander gro- cery store, taking the place of Roy Mount.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir, and Mrs. C. s. Anderson of Nunley were with Mena friends Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J. M. Jackson of Umpire, NJ. s. Singleton of Oklahoma City, W. H. Collins of DeQueen and k. K. Ed wards of Lockesburg were among the out-of-town attorneys to attend the session of circuit court Monday MT Collins came to act as prosecut- ing attorney pro tenn, and Mir. Ed wards is the regular deputy prose- cutting attorney, succeeding George Steel
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

E. P. Avants of Shady was in Mena Monday. He reported he was just about to move to Waters, where he Is putting up a sawmill.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Floyd Penninger, son of Mr and Mrs. NJ. K. penninger, of Nunley, left Monday night for McAlester, where he expects to get employ ment
 G. H. Barnes, Orrin Cecil, J. A. Watkins. Dr. J. N. Porter and J. R. Mckinney were among the Wander voort people attending Circuit court Monday.
 M. l.. and c. D. McLain and D. Sexton came from Fogel last Tues day to attend court, having been subpoenaed as witnesses in rail- road case.
 F. NJ. Cecil and son, 0rrin, J. R. Mckinney and son, Will, are among the Vandervoort people in Mena this week attending court and visiting with friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. c. B. Allen of Acorn were Mena visitors Wednes- day. Mir. Allen just recently returned from the oil fields of Louisiana, where he has spent most of the winter.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Lawrence of Waters were in Mena Tuesday to do some trading and to visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs. M. E. Ratliff- Mesdames Ratliff and Lawrence are sisters. R
 J. J. Cotton of Opal was in Mena Monday He, says in the east end of the county he believes half the cotton acreage will be planted this week. He also asserts. that more will be planted than in recent years. 1 ]. W. Casey, who left Mena few weeks ago for Atoka, Okla, re- returned Tuesday and went to Oden Wednesday He had been carrying the mail between Oden and Mt Ida l and dawill likel,- go back to the job !. He was. accompanied on the trip ,fHQm Oklahoma by Ebert Ledbetter v
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

$. W. Brewer of Oden was among the farmers in town Saturday to get supplies. . o
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

M. H. White and daughter, Miss Opal, were up from Hatfield on Wednesday to do shopping and to have dental work done.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20


 James Kirkland youngest brother of Charles Kirkland of the Holly Springs neighborhood, arrived Mon- day from North Carolina and will spend some time with Polk county relatives.
 Miss Irene Thinnes spent Sunday at Vandervoort as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. B. P Lichlyter, returning to Mena Monday in company of MT. and Mrs. Lichlyter, who came up in their auto
 w. F. Starin. who had spent a week in Mena, left Sunday after noon for Texarkana, where he has a contract for street decoration for the observance of the founding of Odd Fellowship on April 26.
 Judge J. D. Shaver and Mrs Shaver. who had spent last week in Mena, went to Ashdown Sunday aft ernoon, where they will visit a nephew of Judge Shaver before re- turning to their home in Texarkana
 Mr.. and Mrs. George Petit re- turned from Black Springs. where they had spent a week visiting Mir pettit's mother and other relatives On the return trip they stopped for a day at the home Of Mir. and Mrs Fred Salyers near Gaston. Mir. Pet l tit brings glowing report of the work being done on the Salyers ranch in the way Of raising tins
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J. F. Standridge of Opal, and R. E. Watkins of Board Camp, were among the farmers in Mena Wednes- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J. c. Allen of the Bank of Hatfield and T. M. Dover came to Mena Mon day afternoon and attended court on Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

W. L. Nichols, J. E. Williams and George Latch of Hatfield are among those who have been attending cir cult court this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Rev. H. T. Howell and Frank Lof-- tis were among the farmers in Mena Tuesday from the east end of the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Dr. F. A. Lee, who had been in Mena this week attending court, re- turned to wickes Tuesday after noon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Lime and Sulphur solution- ready for .use--at Jackson s. Adv9t- t-6twit
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

triangle at the intersection of Port Arthur avenue and Twelfth street.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Floyd Penninger, son of MT. and Mrs. NJ. K. penninger, of Nunley, left Monday night for McAlester, where he expects to get employ ment.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

The illustration given here will give you an Idea of the sea- sons newest. They come in sev- eral different styles of two or three button fronts. Young fel- lows will find Norfolk Back Styles particularly proper this season. We have them with the new detachable belts, they un- button on each side.
 Our best line consisting of Light Grey Checks, Grey with small Yellow Cheek n7Tn and Dark Colors of NJ Ill Grey or Green. Price WI .UV
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Mir and Mrs. Phil D. Stevenson of Potter spent Wednesday in Mena doing shopping.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
PERSONAL NOTES

l. K Mourton of Waters was at tending to business in Mena Tues day.
 Mrs. John Garrett of Vandervoort is spending this week with Mena friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. s. Anderson of Nunley were with Mena friends Tuesday.
 $. W. Brewer of Oden was among the farmers in town Saturday to get supplies. aH o I
 Mr and Mrs. Phil D. Stevenson of Potter spent Wednesday in Mena doing shopping.
 J F. Lofts of Egger and the Rev. H. T. Howell of Opal were in Mena on business Tuesday.
 T. J. Wilbanks and G. w. Johnson .of Grannis were among those to at tend circuit court Monday.
 Squire w. T. Cole and son, A. E., of Ink, were looking after business matters in Mena Wednesday.
 R. H. Nall and J. L. Hagan are spending this week on a fishing trip on the Cossatot river near Shady.
 Emory Sudow, who had spent the winter with his uncle, J. M. Golf, left Monday for his home in Stilwell, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

R. H. Nall and J. L. Hagan are spending this week on a fishing trip on the Cossatot river near Shady.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Squire w. T. Cole and son, A. E., of Ink, were looking after business matters in Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

Emory Sudow, who had spent the winter with his uncle, J. M. Golf, left Monday for his home in Stilwell, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

J, F. Lofts of Egger and the Rev. H. T Howell of Opal were in Mena on business Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

G. H. Barnes, Orrin Cecil, J. A. Dr. J. N. Porter and J. R. were among the Wander voort people attending Circuit court Monday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20

T. J. Wilbanks and G. w. Johnson .of Grannis were among those to at tend circuit court Monday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-04-20
MEN,s sTYLEpLus CLOTHING.

 You are familiar with Styleplus Clothing. You wear them with the comforting confidence that you are we'll and stylishly dressed and at the same time save from $500 to $500 on every suit you buy. Our New Spring line of Styleplus Clothes con- sists of many new grey and green checks and plaids.
 New Blue and Brown Mixtures; also few Black with White i'FiSsi- p1i5sd tne ne'' .a%s a1s c17 00 the world over UEEsVV
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
MADISON ENTERS


Brookings, S. D., May II Spe-
cial: Madison high school has sent
its entry for the official state high
school track and field meet at state
college on Friday, May 10. The
Madison boys will find the track In
tip top condition. The Carleton
State college dual meet last Saturday
was held in a driving rain on States
field, yet the cinder track remained
In prime condition.
Twenty high schools are expected
to be entered in the meet with fully
200 entries. The following schools
have already sent their entries: Yer
million, Elk Point, Yankton. Huron,
Pierre, Howard, Doland, Sioux Falls,
Highmore, Lennox. Watertown, Can
ton, Arlington, Mitchell. F~landreau,
Madison, DeSmet and Brookings.
Coach Dwyer, of the Madison high
school. said today it had not been
finally decided whether the local
boys would go to Brookings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For Sale. Refrigerator, used one
season. Phone 2214.
Would like to trade a nearly new
piano for a Ford car.-Osborn's
Drug Store.
Rooms for ten over Osborn's Drug
Store.
Front rooms for rent over
Rensch's store.
Eat at Jacks.
For Sale. My residence property
at a bargain.-H. M. Penn.
w. III. Baddeley. practical horse
sheer. West Fourth street.
Eat at Jacks.
For Matching. S. c. White Leghorn
eggs. Phone 334 redo. f. Belts.
This is the time to clear the blood.
We have several good remedies
Osborn's Drug Store.
$500 in cash to any person bring
ing to my store a standard make
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
NORBECK and RICHARDS
JOINT DEBATE AT MITCHELL
GENEROUS APPLAUSE AND
SOME KISSES.

Mitchell, May 17.-For two hours
Peter Norbeck. of Redfield. and
Richard O. Richards, of Huron, can
didates in the republican party pri-
mary of next week for the nomina-
ton for governor, presented their
briefs in joint debate before an audi
ence of 1900 men and m
Mr.. Richards first reviewed the
adoption of the primary ballot sys-
tenn in South Dakota politics to 1912
when the so called Richards law was
enacted by a popular vote of 2 to 1.
BY mean of large charts he advo-
Gated a return to his primary system
from the law enacted at the special
legislative session last February, de
elaring that men, and not principles,
were emphasized under the present
arrangement of the ballot. The
way it is now" he said, lit is loaded
dice. Nine times out of ten ii rolls
up skies for the machine and deuces
for the people. The present plan is
like letting a jury decide a case on
the names of the litigants, instead
of the principles involved. The re
peal of my primary law in the special
session would be like the repeal of
the multiplication table. 1t can't be
done"
Mr.. Norbeck launched Immediately
into a discussion of the state admin
istration upon taking the floor. He
declared that while he was only an
swerable for his own acts and in no
wise responsible for the conduct of
public affairs, the present admins
tration had been censured unjustly.
He declared that the per capita taxes
of South Dakota compared favorably
with any in the union and that three
years ago Iowa was the only north
western state with lower taxes. and
that in 1915 the per capita tax had
been reduced still further, to only
sails. He declared that only in a
few instances had been pointed out
where economy could be effected by
reducing the state payrolls, and that
teachers and professors in the states
schools and nurses and doctors in its
institutions had been counted to
make the states payroll appear un-
usually large.
Referring to the repeal of the
Richards law by the legislature, Mr..
Norbeck declared that most of the
legislators had been elected on a
pledge to repeal that measure, and
that their action had been sustained
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
WAR SUMMARY
PROGRESS or CONDITIONS AS
COMPILED BY THE ASSO-
GATED PRESS.

New York, May 17.-Special: Lit
tie heavy fighting is i'm progress in
any Of the various war theaters.
The French i'm the Meuse hills, to
the east of Verdun, in a surprise at
tack have cleared the Germans from
trenches over a front of about 200
yards and also have put down in
Champagne several German attacks.
Bombardments alone are taking
place around Verdun.
Along the British line in France
bombardments and sapping opera
tiOns are being carried on at various
points. East OF Loos the Germans
succeeded in gaining a footing in
British trenches. but were able to
hold thcm only a few minutes under
a counter attack.
The Italians i'm the Monte Adam
clio one have succeeded i'm occupy
ing positions i'm the sector between
Crozzon Iii Fargorida and Crozzon Ii
Lares. which are of great strategic
value i'm their movement against
Trent. The Italians also have made
further progress against the Rus
tdn en- Me Sperone.
Attacks by the Austrians 10 the
north of I.enzumo We're repulsed by
tho italians. Elsewhere along this
front There have been only artillery
engagements
Little fighting of moment is going
pm between the Teutons and the Rus
slams on Russian territory except ar
tillerN duels.
In the Caucasus region the Rus
isans are continuing their advance
against the Turks, according to Pc
trOgrad.
I'm the operation toward Mosul.
having Bagdad as it's objective, tire
Turks are declared TO have ~retreated
precipitately before the Russians,
abandoning war material. The Rus
slams are pressing on in pursuit.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
FIGHTING DANDELIONS
SOME ADVICE GIVEN BY PROF
HANSON OF STATE
COLLEGE.

Huron. May 17.-During the last
few days, the campaign against the
dandelion has been somewhat inter
other hand, the dandelions have
been gathering force and will I'M
doubtedly be thicker than ever after
the heavy rain.
There seems to be quite a range
of opinion as to whether dandelions
will go to seed after being dug up.
that Is to say whether a dandelion
which is i'm blossom will mature even
though the weed has been dug up.
has written to Prof. N. r. Hanson,
of the horticulture department of the
State college at Bookings, relative
to this matter. Mr. Hanson states
1T would not be safe to leave the
dandelions on top of the ground, as
it is a plant of such strong vitality
that such roots would very likely
ripen the seed. These roots should
be burned, or at least put in a pile
and covered with manure so that
they will heat and decay" Further
on in his letter Mr.. Hanson calls at
tention to the fact hal dandelions
will not grow on patches of ground
where the grass is allowed TO grow
to its full height. This, he states, is
due TO the fact that the grass which
is not cut has stronger roots by vir-
tue of its larger leaf surface and that
these roots are able to overcome the
%dandelion, while on the lawns where
the grass is cut short, the roots of
the grass are weaker and cannot sue
cessfully resist the dandelion.
Mr.. Hanson suggests that as fall
approaches, it would be a good plan
to allow the lawns to grow quite tall,
not cutting them, thus giving the
roots an opportunity to strengthen
themselves before going through the
winter, which would leave them in
better condition to combat the dan
delions the following spring.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
INHERITANCE TAX
NEARLY S150,O00 TO BE
BROUGHT INTO THE STATE
TREASURY.

Pierre. May 17.-Approximately
$150,000 will be brought into the
state treasury of South Dakota in
the collection of inheritance taxes by
the state tax commission, according
to H.. C. Preston, the member of the
commission who has this special
work i'm charge. The last regular
Legislative session passed a law plac-
ing the responsibility of collecting
inheritance taxes with the commits
sion.
Proceedings were started last
week in the Lincoln county court at
Canton to determine and collect an
inheritance tax of $4,000 from the
estate of William Deering, OF Rock
Island, Ill. Mr.. Preston stated that
the Deering estate had approximate
ly $4,000, GOO invested in South Da-
kota real estate mortgages.
Attempts also will be made to col
lect inheritance tax from the estate
of Richard Sears. founder Of the
firm of Sears, Roebuck & Company,
of Chicago. Mr.. Sears owned about
$500 OF South Dakota municipal
bonds. Gilmore w. Hurst. of Rock
Island. Ill, died last July. leaving
about $500, 600 of real estate in this
state, from which a large tax will be
due.
over $4,000 already has been
paid into the state treasury since Mr..
Preston took charge of the work last
July. OF this. 100000 came from
the Trip estate of Prairie du Sac.
Wis. The deceased willed about
$40O. 900 to the University OF Wis
%consin. but the attorney general Of
that state advised the university re-
gents that South Dakota was entitled
to the amount of the tax given above.
Other large nonresident estates are
being investigated, with a view to
determining the amount of inheri-
lance taxes due South Dakota.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
STATE NEWS.

Bruce-Mila Nettleton, a promi-
nent farmer who recently was killed
by the premature explosion OF dyna-
mite while blasting on his farm, car
ried $4,000 life insurance in an old
line company and $4,000 in the Yeo-
man order at Arlington.
Lennox-The city council has
awarded the contract for the erection
of a new city hall building, which
has been badly needed here for years.
The structure will be so by so feet
i'm size and two stories in height. II
will contain a council room, OFFICES
and iaiI. and will be the headquar-
tiers of the volunteer fire department.
Dolton-At a special election held
here the voters authorized the issu-
ance of bonds in the sum of $1,000
for the construction of a new pub
lie school building. Only eighteen
votes were cast in opposition. This
will not represent the entire cost OF
the building, as a sum now in the
treasury will be added to hat voted
so a very creditable school building
can be erected.
Deadwood-After a brief acute i'll
ness, Mrs. Lillian A. w. Bird, owner
Of the Golden. Crest mine, near here,
died at her home of tuberculosis
The Birds came here in 1903 from
Detroit following extensive htiga-
ton with other Detroit interests over
the ownership of the mine, which
Mrs. Bird won. She was 40 years
old and leaves her husband. f. w.
Bird, and two sons at school in De
troit, where the remains will be
taken for burial.
Pierre-A large attendance of the
retail dealers of the state are here
for their annual convention which
will be in session for the next four
days. Gov. Byrne delivered an ad-
dress of welcome at the opening of
the meeting, with response by W. l..
Ware. the president of the associa-
ton. One of the features of the
meeting is an exhibit of catalog
house goods and comparative goods,
which a be supplied TO the retail
ers at prices with which they can
meet the ~catalog competition. which
is in charge of President Ware of
the association.
Trent-Mrs. wilkins, of this place
known as Grandma" wilkins, has
been advised that her back pension
claim from 1904 has been granted
by the pension department at Wash
ington. Her husband, who was a
veteran of the civil war, died about
eleven years ago. Immediately after
his death his pension was cut off,
and not until this time has ii been
restored. She now will be allowed d
back pension of SIS per month from
July 81, 1904, and $12 per month
from April 10, 1908. Thus she will
receive about $500 back pension
money. She has recently been seri-
ously i'll.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17
WATCH .CHILD'S COUGH.

Colds, running of nose. continued irri-
tation of the mucous membrane If neg
lected may mean catarrh later. Don't
AXE the chances-do something for your
child. Children will not take every
medicine, but they will take DR.. Kings
New Discovery and without bribing or
tasing. It's a sweet, pleasant tar syrup
and so effective. Just laxative enough
to eliminate the waste poisons. Almost
the first dose helps. Always prepared,
no mixing or fussing. Just ask your
druggist for DR.. Kings New Discovery.
1t will safeguard your child against Sc
rious ailments resulting from colds.
Wbr mot C,,hcrrfho for Tho Ipqdpr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17

watch / cannot repair.-Guy E. Han
son.
Eat at Jacks.
For all kinds Of general black
smithing and wagon repairing see w.
II. Baddoley i'm new location, West
Fourth street.
Black dirt. sand and gravel,-Roy
Bee-ley, Phone 367 yellow.
For Sale. 1915 five passenger
Studebaker car in A No. / shape. All
Hoidal q Rohrer Garage.
I ann prepared to clean alleys and
lots and haul rubbish from premises.
Roy Beesley, Phone 367 yellow.
For Rent. Seven DON house,
sewer, city water and furnace heat.
Mrs. A.. +. Clough.
Students can find just what they
want i'm fine footwear at Nick Bjorn-
stad's.
An the latest fads in low cut shoes
and pumps for ladies, misses and
children at Nick Biornstad's.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes eX-
amined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
optical Parlor.
Best for every purpose-indoor
and outdoor and most economical
because it wears longer, goes farther
ana is always fun measure. A coat
Of paint covers a multitude Of sins
Some Lucas paint will improve the
value of your property Osborn
Drug Store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-05-17

by the decisions Of the state and
United States supreme courts. He
said that the question simmered
down as to whether the 149 mem
bers of the legislature were as com
petent to draft the primary law as
Mr.. Richards.
Discarding the urbanity Of his
first appearance, on rebuttal Mr..
Richards declared that he had been
misrepresented by Mr.. Norbeck and
included his own views that light
wines and beers should be sold In
grocery stores.
IF elected governor" said Mr..
Richards, II reserve the right to
drink my glass Of wine in the state
house. If you try prohibition II will
make every other home a brewery or
a winery"
Kisses sounded out from various
parts of the house and cries OF Get
him a b%ottle!"
There are only two animals that
hiss" retorted Mr.. Richards, "a ser
pent and a goose. That is my opin-
ion of some Of you folks i'm the audi
ence. | know Mitchell is a hotbed
of prohibition. and | am not trying
to make votes here"
Mr.. Norbeck's statement was brief.
He declared that his opponent had
failed to produce any place where
material economies could be effect
ed, and that the chief suggestion for
cutting down the patronage list by
creating a state board of control had
been outlined by himself i'm a meas
ure he introduced as a legislaLor.