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The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
More on Our Productive Soil.

There seems to be absolutely no use trying to tell the best story of the productiveness of Polk county soil. The rivalry in producing the largest sweet potato has reached the fourth degree, and now Rev s. A. Neighbors started another line of activity in telling about his volun- teer watermelon vine. His vine produced nine good melons, but John Chambers thinks he has some thing that beats that. A volunteer vine sprung up in his strawberry patch, and thinking that it was a watermelon vine, he allowed it to grow. It developed, however, that it was a pie melon vine, which was first discovered by some boys who swiped one of the melons. The point of interest is this: When Mir. Chambers came to gather the crop, he found that the vine had matured 57 Die melons.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
O---------------- !. G. JACKSON WAS DOWNTOWN
Able to Make Trip Saturday After
 Thanks His Friends.

The friends of ]. c. Jackson. in Mena and turnout the county, will be glad to learn that Mir. Jackson has sufficiently recovered to be able to come down town for a short time last Saturday. He had been up and around the house for a lit- tie over two weeks, but not until Saturday did he attempt the trip down town. and then remained for only short time. 1t will be re- membered that Mr. Jackson was taken Ill on the evening of July is, and for many days after that all reports indicated that his life was hanging on a slender thread. but he IS now gaining strength so steadily that it is hoped that he may soon be able to be at his place of business regularly.
 In this connection. Mir. and Mrs. Jackson and family, desire thru the medium of The Star. Co thank their neighbors and friends for the con- stant interest and solicitation for the welfare of Mr. Jackson during the long Illness. They are especial ly desirous to express their appreci- ation to the doctors and nurses for the untiring lahors night and day for the recovery of their patient. To the MaSons. Elks and Eagles they desire to express their deepest gratitude for the thoughtfulness of the interests of Mir. Jackson and the members of the family at all time thru this long siege. and in conclusion they express the hope and prayer that the hand of aiflie- lion be withheld from the homes of all their friends and neighbors. and that Heavens richest blessings may De shoWered upon all.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
GRAND JURY MADE
 A QUICK FINISH
Examined 71 Witnesses and Brought f7 Indictments and Adjourned in Two and One-Half Days \
 Decrease of Crime.

The grand jury ignored the charge of assault with intent to kill under which Henry Wagner and Bert Wagner were bound over to this term of court after a preliminary examination held before T. K. Moore. The men were held under the charge of having shot Mel Par sons on the evening of September :. The jury likewise ignored the charge of forgery and uttering a forged instrument under which w. H. Johnson was held to the jury aft CT a preliminary examination held before Justice of the Peace $. H.. Smith. The charge of grand lar ceny under which Gates Bruce was held to the grand jury was also ig- nOred.
 The grand jury at this term of court made record breaking time in handling the work that came be- fore the body. completing the work m less time than had ever been done before by grand jury in Polk eoun- ty. Only 17 indictments were re- turned, and 7I witnesses were ex- amined during the two and a half days the jury was in session. The Jury made the final report to the court "Wednesday evening and aff- CT the reading of the report. the iu- TOTS were discharged by Judge Cow 1 llng With words of commendafion Tor the thOro and expeditions way Work had been done, and he com mented favorably upon the decrease ol erlme III Polk county as indicat- ed by the small number of in dictments returned.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Educational Rally at Rich Mt.

Prof. J. NJ. Tomlin of the Rich mountain school, N. 0. White. teach CT. of the Howard school and w. N
 W,aterfleld, teaching the Eagleton school are cooperating to hold an educational rally in Rich Mountain. on Friday. October 27. Prof. c. W Heid, superintendent of the Fort smith schools, and County Superin- tendent Claude B. Morris of LeFlore county, Ok, will be the principai speakers. Supt. W. Homer pigg of thls county will also have a part in the program. In addition to making i,ie occasion rally something like the annual county rally the niir- pose is to lay particular stress nm the necessity for the educational de- yelopment of the county that Amendment No. i2 be adopted at inc coming election. W
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Menaites to l. 0. Q. Y. Grand Lodqe

Dr. c. c. Gunnels, Mrs. Gunnels and daughter. Katherine; Mrs. J. l.. Holt, Mrs. w. P. Mount, Miss Bettie Milham and Ernest Potion, left Sun day afternoon for Hot Springs to at tend the Odd Fellows grand lodge and the Rebekah state assembly, which will be in session this week. Mir. Potion goes as the representa- tive of the local l. 0. 0. F. lodge and Miss Milham is the representative of Holly Rebekah lodge Mrs. Holt is one of the grand officers. and the others are going as interested spec tators. The party made the trip in automobiles. one car being driven by Dr. Gunnels and the other by Walter Edwards.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
JURY COMMISSIONERS NAMED.
J. 1. Lewey. Phil Abernathy and W
 II. Starr Selected Jurors.

]. A. Lewey of Wickes, Philip Abernathy of Big Fork anl w. H. Starr of this city, city were appointed as commissioners to select the grand and petit jurors for the April, 1917, term of court. They appeared in open court on Monday and after being sworn, they were instructed in their duties by the court and thereafter retired to make the se- lppfiane
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Information for Federal BuiIdino.

A llttle activity was going on about the federal building lots Mon day morning, indicating that the tune when the plans and speeiflca- tlons Tor the new building will he completed IS drawing nearer. Under instruction of Postmaster Allen |
 M. Wait of tine local forest service office, and LeRoy Neal that morning made a survey of the lots to ascer1 tam the angles of the lot corners
 which information had been called Tor by the Supervising Architect's office in Washington ?
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
CONFEDERATE VETS IN SESSION
Met in Little ROck--The Sons and
 Daughters Entertained.

Little Rock, Oct. i8.-The annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans of Arkansas opened here on Wednesday morning, with about 100 in attendance. Gen. Jonathan Kellogg is presiding, he being State Commander.
 Commander. A mlsicaie and ball will be given for the Veterans by the Sons and Daughters of Little Rock, at night, with luncheon and automobile ride on Thursday aft- ernoon
 The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Arkansas Division, is also holding it's annual meeting, and new state Commander will he selected. The Sons will also make plans to in- crease the number of camps in Ar kansas during the year, and to take an active part in the reunion to be held in Washington next May.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
POLK COUNTY BAR
 | HONORS ABE COLLINS
Adopts Resolutions of Respect for and Appreciation of, the Retiring Prosecuting Attorney-0ut of
 office on November 30.

The session of Circuit court held Tuesday morning resolved itself into Ia bar association called for the pur- pose of taking cognizance of the fact that with this session of the Circuit court Prosecuting Attorney Abe Collins closes his services of foul years as prosecuting attorney. no' only in Polk county. but in the cir cult of five counties. this being the last regular term in the circuit, tho his office will not end until Novem- Der 30.
 Judge Wright Prickett introduced the following resolution, and in do ing so, he commended the officia services rendered by MT. Collins and expressed the high personal re- gard in which, as a man and at torney. Mr. Collins is held by tn, Polk county bar.
 The resolution follows.
 Whereas, the Honorable Abe
 Collins is about to retire from
 tine office or prosecuting att0r-
 ney for the Ninth Judicial Cir
 Iult Ol AIhdllSdc anu.
 Where's, he has conducted this
 office with vigOr and skill, and
 IS a worthy successor of the
 many splendid and able lawyers,
 who have occupied this position,
 and.
 Whereas. his uniform kind
 ness and consideration for the
 members of this bar have en-
 deared him to us as an ethical professional brother. and Whereas, his strong and forc- lhle prosecutions have been tenn
 pered with charitable demands
 for punishment which has giv- en him the confidence and es- teem of the citizens of this county, and his manly attitude as a public prosecutor has re- suited in this county being prac-
 ti5aliy free from crime. There for, he it
 Resolved, By the Bar of Polk county, that we regret that his
 semi-annual official visitation to cur county is now discontinued. but in his retirement we wish
 him to take with him our deep
 regard, both as personal friends
 and professional brothers, and
 that his future years may be
 filled with success. happiness
 and plenty. Be it further
 Resolved That this resolution
 be filed and made a part of the record of this court. and that
 the clerk of this court be di-
 rected to present to Mr. Collins a certified copy of the same. Judge priekett. Minor pipkin. Co Pole Mcphetrige, H. H. Thomas an Judge Bowling made brief addresse Following the line of thought and tn spirit expressed in the resolution, t all of which Mir. Collins responde | lfeelingly expressing his apprecia tion of the courtesy and kindnes shown him bv the court and tn members of the bar. during his tern of office. and assuring his associate that it was with mineled feelings o ioy and sadness that he was ap preaching the close of service a prosecutor of this circuit--ioy tha he would soon be permitted to la, down the great responsibility ant the arduous duties that go with tn office. sorrow that tho association which he had formed in the pas four years must be terminated.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

Buy Prince Albert speu- tchers fobGcco Is sold in foppy red bags. Sc; tidy red fins, roc; handsoms pound and hoif-pound tin huni- dors--and-fhat corking fine pound crystal-slas huTni- dor sDifh sponge noisfensv top thGf keeps fhs foboceo is sueh cieOsY frim-olDaysl
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
HAvE. YOU BEEN SICK?

Then you realize the utter weakness that robs ambition, destroys appetite. and makes work burden.
 Torestorethat strength and stamina that Is so essential, nothing has ever equaled or compared with Scott's Emulsion, be- cause its strength sustaining rourish- ment invigorates the blood to distribute energy throughout the body while it's tonic ynlue sharpeus the appetite and restores health in natural, permanent way. c If you are run down, tired, nervous, cverworked or lack strength, get Soott's 8mulsion to-day. It is free from alcohol
 Scott & Bowne. Bloomfeld. E.5 !. c
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
STEAMED CATTLE

Branded as follows. c: T. left side.
 ILL left hip.
 + left hip.
 Marked under slope and over-bit each ear.
 Wyss Lumber X Trading Co. AuNs4o--l Eaglef0n Ark
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
KILL DOGS AND CATS
Canadian Authorities Believe i@
 Spread In9antile Paralysis'

Montreal, Oct. 20. Acting on ,ls s. theory that dogs spread lnls,lss s,'s,. paralysis, the authorities at "s~ 'as. mount have ordered that all 'ies uSs and cats belonging to families ll'''-s this disease be killed at oiice'
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

A full and complete stock of Art goods, paint. brushes, canvas. pa per and paint sets in Art Depart ment Hiltebrand's Studio. Adv. 247-2t 4t-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
eAkvp'SwoNDERfu REM ELY nrr STOMACHsa's!!

Gall Stones, Cancer and ualsaato-in- the stomach and intestines; asanI,en- toxication, Yellow Jaundi.c,es,, ,nla nbr re- dicitis and other fatal aIlI'e'iTb Thou. suit from Stomach Troupie,, oQg sands of Stomach bunes.pl oMavf: their complete recovery i Al; Wonderful Remedy. uia,ahs FoI other for Stomach AllIleI,sd, a', drllg' sale by Jackson Drug Co., anu Adj gists everywhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

Neal Riding left Saturday for Texarkana. where he will enter the employ of the Four States Press. He will be on the report0rial staff of this paper. with prospects for ad- vancement to work in the office.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

What do you need in Photogranh or Kodak supplies. A complete fresh stock always at Hiltebrand's Gallery on DeQueen St Y "''1 ? Adv. 2ii-5t 4f-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
To Cure a Cold In One Day ss.<s.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. Itstopsshe Cough and Headache and works of the Cold. Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure E. W. GROVES signature on each box. 2Sc.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
October f6.
October 20.
Rock Thrown at Ministers Buggy.

As the Rev. w. l.. Smith and Rev. J. H. Patterson were driving to Oliv- CTS Chapel Friday night some person presumably hidden behind a tree, threw rock at their buggy, strik- ing the lamp on the buggy, but do- ing no further injury. The men are at a loss to know why this act should have been committed. and are 10th to believe that it was in tended to do them harm. for they feel sure that their relations with the people of the Divers Chapel neighborhood have been of the most cordial and friendly nature.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Piles Cured in 6 to navs

Your druggist will refund ,,,o,.., ,t OINTMENT fails to cure any case of f,eh;as Blind bieeding or PsotrudinR Piles in soiA daaas Tue nrst application gives Ease and Ress ss,,
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in- fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Ca 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 eondi- tions. Send for testimonials free. F. ]. CHENEY & co, Props. Toledo, O.
 All Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
 Have your pictures of yourself or family taken at the Leading Studio by the Leading Photograph CT, Bert Hiltebrand.
 Adv. 2i7-2t 4i-3t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
Here to Settle T Death clain,

Ed Bailey of Little Rock, claim agent Of the Iron Mountain was in Mena Monday to meet Mrs. Emma slipe in an effort to make settlement LOT LOT the death of her son, William s'lpe. which occurred at Wichita, has, July IS, 1916. Mrs Stine is ha l'de auInlnlstrator of the estate of l's llel son, and the railway company is sstliueaNorlng to make settlement
 Ihra a friendly suit so that inc nflatIer faa may get in the record in inc form of judgment. " s''O
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

Mrs. l. H. Cunningham and Mrs. J. A. Sunderland of Bethesda Springs, shopped in Mena Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

MT, and Mrs. J. R. Vaughan and qaughter' Mrs. Mamie Logan and ehild of Alderson, Ok. have arrived m hena to make it their home. They VIII live in the residence at i4i7 Jaallssen avenue. Mrs. Vaughan and uaugyhter had spent most of Iasi M WICK at the home of Mrs. Holm Corr sttby. aunt of Mrs. Vaughan. living ;n sne board Camp community Mr M
 vaughan IS minister of inc Ran- !lst church and is expecting to pel into ministerial work in this co,,ntv nj 5s'
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
the national joy smoke

has flavor as different as it is delightful You ne And that isn't strange, either.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22

Clibon proved to be the better sprinteT
taking first money, with Miss Gladys
Schiesser second.
The relay team race was won by the
Grange team, the yeomen proving to be
too speedy for the to wn boys.
The tug OF war was won by the town
team, outclassiDg their opponents in
every respect.
The ball game was a comedy Of errors
principally errors, characterized by free
hitting, plenty of running and juggling,
and scores galore. 1t was a see-saw af-
fair up to the 9th inning, when the Ra-
nah boys drew away from their oppo-
nents and won by the score of l3 10 8.
The game was free from wrangling and
umpire batting, and for that reason was
very pleasing affair. The rooters, both
fair and unfair female and male), We're
there in force, with Ebert on the heavy
end, and plenty of enthusiasm was
shown.
Mrs. &. f. Garner's baby was judged
the prettiest in the exhibit, and the last
report is that the judges are alive and
retaining part of their scalps, but are
still running. Judges: Jesse Squires,
Al Neuman and Miss Hattie Hoover.
The following premiums were awarded
in the various divisions:
Agriculture and horticulture Winter
wheat, threshed, spring, Jim Murray;
Macaroni, threshed, J. w. Clibon. Oats,
threshed, Robert Johnson. Rye, thresh-
ed, jim Murray. Corn-Yellow Dent,
J. w. Clibon; Australian, IL A. Roeh
ling, Calico, b. g. Rasmussen; White
Dent, ID. f. Steekel; corn, any kind,
James Harry; 6 stalks, Pearl Kirkman;
sweetcorn, ii. A. Roehling; popcorn,
James Baldwin. Cane-John Tickle
Sheaf winter wheat, from binder, d. T.
Steckel; sheaf spring wheat from bin
der, George Gresham; sheaf oats, from
binder, James Baldwin. Sweet clover
Robert Johnson. Alfalfa, James Bald
win. Clover, w. I. Colbert. Soudan
grass, Il. A. Roebling. White potatoes
A. Senelin; red potatoes Allan Carna-
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22
Correspondence
BY Our Regular Correspondents
Rock Butte

Gilbert Evans had his hand severely
lacerated with a corn binder Friday.
Mr.. Brewer and wife and daughter,
Eva, spent Sunday'at the Wight home.
Mrs, James Mauldin spent last We'd
nesday with Mrs. Mayberry.
While cutting corn with a sled Mr..
Troflier was badly cut on the ankle.
Ed and Walter Hughes and Miss Lau-
ra McClelland left Tuesday morning to
attend school in Colorado Springs.
C. F. Wight disposed of his blazed
faced team to Elmer Jewell last week
He also sold him two other horses.
Mr.. Albin and wife, Bill johnson and
Carl Williams started on a hunting and
fishing trip Thursday.
Mr.. George Forsythe and wife left foI
their home in Iowa Thursday morning,
after visit here with relatives.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold
business meeting at the home of Mrs
Ahl Tuesday, Sept. 49, to make arrange
ments for serving dinner on election day
The public sale held at o. B. Brew
er's was well attended, and things
brought fair prices. Mr.. Brewer is un
decided as to what he will do yet.
Mr.. George Sonnemaker, wife and
daugter of Buffalo, Wyoming, visited
here for few days recently. They re
sided here at one time, having moved
away about thirty four years ago, and
noticed many changes,
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22

han; onions, Gibson; turnips. ID. r..
Steckel; table beets, Mrs. Jas. Knight;
parsnips, Geo. Gresham; carrots, Geo.
Gresham; cabbage, Allen Carnahan;
cauliflower, Mrs Baldwin: mangel wur
eel, N b. Pearson; ripe tomatoes, Glib
son; green tomotoes, Gibson; white
beans, ID. A. Cox; Mexican beans, j. w
Clibon wax boans, n. C. Rassmussen
field peas, Gibson; peas on vine, NJ. An
derson; pie pumpkin, III. A. Roehling
COW pumpkin, John Tickle: COW squash
Adolph Kunze; Hubbard squash. Glib
son; banana squash, W. L. Colbert:
watermelon, Harry Collins; buckwheat
Harry Collins; sunilowers, John Tickle;
largest display of vegetables, % kinds
or more, H. A RoehlIng; largest display
Of vegetables, II kinds or more, Gibson
Poultry-Trio Plymouth Rocks, Mrs.
II. A. RoehlinR; Buff Orpington, Mrs.
ID. A. Cox: White Leghorns, Mrs. fl. A.
Roehling; Rhode Island Red, #. A. Seik:
other breeds, not mentioned. Bantss.
Mrs. II. A. Roehling; turkeys, any breed,
Mrs. d. A Cox; ducks, Mrs. Gibson
Belgian hares, Harold Brown; best ex-
hibit in this division, Mrs. ID. A. Cox
first premium; John Clibon second pre-
mum.
lowing to the fact that we did not get
reports on some of the divisions IN time
for this weeks paper, they will be pub
lished next week.
A. G. Putnam, one Of the judges in the
racing contests, reported the following
as the results:
First race free for all, trot or pace
First, Dandy adams; second, Chester
(Jewell & Strouss).
Second race, running, 4 mile-First
Ike (Baumgardner); second, Dolly V
tPeterson).
Third race, running, 9s mile First
Daylight Peterson); second, Ike Baum
gardner).
Fourth race, running, Z mile-First
Pierce Arrow (Baumgardner); second
Dublin John Bailey.
Pony race, Il mile-Firsi, Kid Ear
Brown; second, Roxy tBcston)
! Extra race, x mile, trot or pace
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22
Prosperity Ridge

Earl Rhuddys last week.
. Mrs. Fanny Spencer of st. Joe, Mo,
arrived on Sunday, aud is visiting Mrs
Tillie Dittemore.
MIR. John Bales, wife and family are
visiting Mrs /. c. Brace this week, and
will attend the Fair.
Miss Lila Phillips dislocated one of the
bones in her knee la, week. DR.. Writer
[Continued on Eighth Pagel
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22

First, Hal Knox Dewell 4 StroussD; sec
ond, Red Bud (Beuchj.
Mule race-Angust Beckmans mule
won first money, and MIR. Garland YVES
second with his mule
In the novelty race Dick Morgan was
the winner and Tom Kelley second.
There were les automobiles Lined up at
the race track Thursday.
Perry Davis, sheriff OF Eloert county,
was up from Matteson attending tho
Fair and paid tho Tribune office visit
Miss Daisy Mead, who has been visit
ing in Gilbert, returned to her home in
Elizabeth Friday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22

Miss Annie Grin visited in Denver
Sunday, returning home Monday.
Roy Brown shipped three car loads of
cattle to Denver this week.
Miss Otto Wisco went to Denver Mon
day for short visit.
Prof. Rote, principal of the Ebert
schools, has been on the sick list the
past week.
Millard and George Allison went to
Colorado Springs Saturday and returned
Sunday.
Mrs. Strouss came out from Denver
to spend Sunday with her husband, and
remained to attend the Fair
DR.. Willard B. Hale, an eye specialist,
who resides near Elizabeth, was in town
Wednesday visiting the Fair
There will be dance at Maul's Co
manche Hall on the night of October
7tb. The Calhan orchestra will furnish
the music.
Dan Smith OF Denver was in town
with his hot dog emporium, serving the
visitors to the Fair, and incidentally col
lecting their small change.
The Masons of Elbert held a picnic
at Cornforth's grove last Sunday. The
day was spent in a social way, and a
chicken dinner, ice cream and melon
were served.
Ed Monez bought new Ford in Den
yer this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22
Personal and Local
Yampa Girl Weds Wire Chief.
[From the Kremmling News l

George E. Griffin, wire chief of the
Mountain States Telephone Company,
with headquarters at Hot Sulphur
Springs, and Miss Ruth league Of Yam
pa, were married in the Kremmling tel
ephone exchange office by Justice OF the
Peace j. Fl. Thompson Tuesday after
noon, Sept. IL, 1916, at 2 o'clock. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
ence of Miss Gladys Head, of the local
telephone staff, and Frank Schauer, who
we're respectively bridesmaid and best
man, and Mrs. Amanda Smith, manager
OF the local telephone exchange. The
bride is daughter of Scott league, the
wellknown hunter and guide of Yampa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin will reside at Hot
Sulphur Springs.
The above will be of interest to the
people of Ebert and vicinity as Mr..
Griffin Is the son of Mrs. Mary GriHn,
proprietress of the Cottage Hotel, and
is well known in Ebert county. The
Tribune extends congratulations
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-09-22

DR.. Henderson, Dentist, 1lO-ll-l2
Central Savings Bank, Denver
Will be in
Ebert, Thursday, Sept. %.