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The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
GOOD ROADS AND EDUCATION.


 Director L. w. Page of the United States Office of Public Roads and Rural Eneineering, speaking before the Mothers Congress in Washing ton, D. C., stated that improved roads would revolutionize our coun- try school system. Data obtained from the census of the United States compared with the road statistics of states and road statistics of the office of Public Roads show clearly the relationship between il- literacy and bad roads. Director Page said that while many factors contribute to illteracv it is signifl- cant that where you find one you usually find the other. In four states where less than per cent of the roads were improved there were 37l,76S native born white illiterates out of total population of 7,S00,e00, whereas Tn four states where 30 per cent of the roads were improved,
 there were only 20,500 native-born white illiterates out of a population LII O.OlD.NUb.
 MT. Page also aflirms that the condition of roads virtually affects
 population; that statistics show
 that the population has increased m almost every case in counties
 having first class roads, while the counties which have lost in popula- ton are conspicuous for bad roads. Communities that have no use for better roads are usually those that
 have no faith in better schools or better buildings. Mud roads, brok- en down fences, dilapidated farm buildings, ill-paid teachers. and poorly y-attended schools repel rath-
 CT than invite settlers. From these | ill-kept farms and muddy roads the boys and girls flee tO the cities. If these statements be true, then it follows that good roads are the best investment any community can make and the best advertisement that it can publish.
 Nothing contributes to the efii-
 ciency and regularity of the rural
 free delivery service more than good roads.
 The danger of spreading disease by means of dust and poor drain- age, particularly in relation to tu-
 berculosos and typhoid fever, em- phasizes the fact that the condition
 of public highways is a subject that cannot be overlooked.-Reclamation
 Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Verdict for Cox investment Go.

Justice Of the Peace S. H. smith was engaged Friday in the trial of the Cox Investment Company against the Major Staye Company for the recovery of tBnbercut on Investment Company land by a third party and then sold to the Major Stave Com .pany The court rendered judgment for S60 in favor of the Investment company and from this Judgment the staye company gave notice or appeal Judge l. l. Alley represent ed the paintiff and A. D. DuLaney of Ashdown was attorney for the defendants.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Tbe Summer GarDen
Special from Fayetteville. Ark.

Special from Fayetteville, Ark.
 Arkansas farmers should begin now to prepare for their next win ter's supply of vegetables. if we are to feed ourselves, says J. $. Knox. Horticulturist for the Extension Di- vision of the University of Arkansas. Just at this season of the year most ot our farmers are enjoying an abundance of fresh vegetables. but this season of plenty will be short unless additional plantings of the various vegetables are made. Ad- dltlonal settings of cabbage, pepper, tomatoes and egg plants should be made and beans, corn, cucumbers, etc., should be planted for use dur ing the late summer and early fall.
 Every effort should be made to conserve the supply of soil moisture as it is very likely to be needed dur ing the months of July and August. One of the best methods of consery- ing this moisture is by means of fre- quent shallow cultivation. The farmer who depends upon the gro- ceryman to supply his vegetables during the summer is generally the man who does without them. It is folly for the farmer to have to buy vegetables when he can grow them at home as easily as the man who Is supplying the market Many of our vegetables, such as cabbage, on- ions, potatoes, turnips and carrots can be carried over most of the win ter all right, and by a little extra labor, we can put in cans enough beans, corn, tomatoes and asparagus to last all winter.
 A garden calendar will be supplied on request for those who wish to know the kind of vegetables to plant and the time to plant them for the remainder of the season. informa- tion and instructions concerning what vegetables to can and how to can them will be sent on request by the Extension Division, Old State House Little Rock. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
DIVORCE DAY IN
 CHANCERY COURT
Nine separation Cases Tried and De- crees Issued-Approyed COmmis-
 sioner's Deeds and Rendered
 Judgment for Water District.

The adjourned session of Chan cerv court held Thursday may we'll he termed Divorce day, the follow ing proceedings being had along this line:
 Tn the case of Edith H. Davis vs. F. Davis. the defendant was granted divorce on his cross Complaint on the grounds of deser- lion and indignities to person. The nlainfiffs complaint was dismissed for want of equity.
 Calie Overton was granted a di- vorce from James OVerton on the ground of indignitles.
 Alex Simmington was granted a divorce from Edna Simmingt0n.
 Dora Scroggins was granted a di- vorce from Lack ScrogginS on the ground of desertion. Likewise w. C. Vandiver was granted divorce from Eva VandiVer on the ground of jndignities to person. J. P. Moody was for the same grounds, granted a decree of divorce from Susanna Moody.
 Oma Stokes was granted a divorce from c. k. Stokes on the ground Of desertion, and she was also awarded the custody Of the child. In the cases of R. N. Romine Vs. Ida Ro- mine and J. F. Garrett vs. $. c. Gar rett the plaintiffs were each grant ed decrees of divorce on the ground of desertion.
 Chancellor Shaver also approved the commissioners deeds in the fol- lowing cases:
 Colonial U. s. Mortgage Go. vs. Elizabeth Lunsford. c. NJ. Hopkins vs. ]. T. Green ct al. c. NJ. Hopkins vs. R. c. Rutherford, John A. Ward vs. J. F. Kuykendall ct ux. Isett Lumber Company vs. Ozark Heights Hotel Company and J. o. Littleiohn ys. c. D. Silver.
 In the case of s. F. Garrett vs. Guardian Trust Company, the court ordered the land in question resold for the reason that the purchase money in a former sale had not been paid in and hence no deed had been delivered.
 In the suit brought by the com missioners of Improvement District No. against J. w. Baker et al for the collection of delinquent i'm provement tax, the court rendered judgment by default and in due time the property will be advertised for sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
DR. TEACHERS Liver and Blood Syrup

acts as a tonic and strengthener to the Liver. It encourages and helps that inn portant organ to do its work easily and more successfully. THEN the stomach and bowels, and every organ of the body is also able to do its work right, for King Liver rules them all and when your Liver is right YOU are WELL.
 Hope, happiness, courage, success these are yours when your Liver is active and strong. If you haven't got bottle of Dr. Thacher's Liver & Blood Syrup at hand now, go or send for 1t AT ONCE, and give your Liver the help it is calling for. THEN you'll see the sun break through the clouds and you Il be hopeful, happy, WELL. All dealesS sell 50c and Sl.00 bottles.
 TEACHER MEDICINE COMPANY,
 Chattanooga. Tennessee.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
substantial Mining Work at Gillham

Col. Pole McPhetrlge spent frlday in Gillham on business, and while there took time to observe the de- velopments that are being made in the mining and smelting of anti mony. The activity that IS being manifested and the money that has been invested in the shelter and other equipment make 1t evident to him that the promoters were in earnest in the effort to make the undertaking a success.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Comes in to Make Reports for Year.

Laptain W. E. Wooten returned last Friday from near Hot Springs where he had been at work with a crew making timber reconnaissance and land classification in the Ar kansas Forest Reserve. He will be m the local office for a few days making reports for the close of the nscal year, and this week he will be loined by a crew of men who will make classification of the lands in lne Ouachita and Fourche reserves. Idnlose who will join him are David NMimDray, Herbert Began and C. E. beaqmont, the last named having antll recently been at work in the Appalaehian Forest Reserve.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Fire Destroys Residence.

The c. A. Lindsay residence locat- ed near the corner of Eleventh and Hickory streets, formerly occupied by Prof. and Mrs. w. T. Adams. was totally destroyed by fire shortly aft CT midnight Friday night. The fire had gained such a headway when the alarm was turned in that it was impossible for the fire department to accomplish anything. The house has been vacant for several months so there is no elew to the origin of the fire
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Held short Term Chancery Court.

Chancellor J D. Shaver held an adjourned session of the Chancery Court Thursday, taking up fore closure matters and other unfin- ished business. He went to De Queen to hold a session of court Friday and then on to Texar- kama for a session on Saturday He has made an appointment to return to Mena to hold court Monday, at which time some new business will be taken up if the interested parties are ready for trial.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Attendino Conference at Hatfield.

The Texarkana district confer ence of the NJ. F. church. South. con- vened at Hatfield Thursday and was in session over sunday. Among the Mena people attending the con- ference were the Rev. J. B. Sims and daughter. Miss Ashby, Miss Ber- nice Patton, The Rev. w. NJ. Crow son. Robert M Jones, Mr. and Mrs, ]. E. Disheroon, Dr. R. c. Maxwell, the Rev. NJ. F. Whitaker. Miss Ollie Shields and Mrs. z. B. Shields.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Aged Wan on Overland Trip.

w B. Perry, a gentleman aged Sl years, and a resident of Clarksville, iex'. was in Mena Friday to call on MT. and Mrs. J. F. Averitt and other loimer Clarksville residents. He was returning from an overland journey 10 hon, Scott county, where he had ttlslted son, making the trip with a ilvrse and buggy. On the return trip ne vas being accompanied by a i3- geaf-old boy who was going from non to Clarksville. Mr. Perry ex- peeted to make a stop at Hatfield Saturday to visit old friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
]. \. Parker Dead.

The Heayener Dispatch chronicles .he death of l. X. Parker which oe- fIIpIfed II at Meeker, Ok, last Monday. mme had reached the age of 70 years. gf. p, Parker and family formerly n,. lNed m Mena, and he will he re- 4shieiiiper,ed sh as having had charge of . Sne railway oil station for many ss,s sears It was his business to look sseef the oil supply for the railway i;,h iIi,Sa ianterns, the engine head 'snls and other lighting nurnoses.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
JOHN SPADE DIED SATURDAY.
Paralysis and DrOpsy Fatal 10 Form
 er kanSan.

John Spade, aged l7 years, died Saturday night at his home three miles west of Mena on what is known as the Hunt place. Mr. Spade and family came to Mena about a year ago from Wichita, Kas., he then being in bad health, having suffered a stroke of paralysis and later be- coming afflicted with dropsy.
 The remains were prepared by Undertaken ]. c. Frazier for ship ment to the former home for burial, and after the funeral services at St Agnes church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Spade and a grown daughter of the deqeased left on Train No. for Wichita. accompany ing the remains.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

When you feel lazy, out of sorts and yawn a good deal in the day time. you can charge # to torpid liver which has allowed the system to get full of impurities. HERBiNE cures all disorders produced by an inactive liver. It strengthens that organ cleanses the bowels and puts the system in good healthy condi- tion. Price soc Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co. Ady.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Lookinq for Location.

J. H. Christian and son, Maurice E.. of Neosho. Mo- are in Mena to prospect for a location. Mr. Chris tian owns some land near Wickes and is devoting his time looking aft CT this property, some of 1t being in peeph orchard
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
HeIR-Ansfin.

]. Lee Austin of Memphis. Tenno and Miss Mary Magdalene Helff were united in marriage last week at the home of the brides mother, living north of Mena, the ceremony being performed by Justice of the Peace 5. Il. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
Illnn o0
s.,ong Withstand the Heat of o,s o,s1her Better Than the Weak

peonIap psopiewho are feeble, and younger and enshios JIo are weak, willbe strengthened ing hea, su ns 10 go through the depress-
 Groyess' r oi summer by taking regularly snd en,;as sasleiess Chill Tonic. It purifies the wha,aa haes the blood and builds up
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
Only One Prisoner in County Jail.

ihe ohdflle Holt was released from beon be county Jail Saturday, having feH ef ~ confined since the April session
 noni circllt court in default of pay riea1 nlen 9f a fine of Sl0 each on his
 ,ea ne ol guilty to two charges of be- s- is uruhk at a gathering. Will Corr ian now the only occupant of the
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Ovian Goddard, writing from san Francisco, states that he is getting well started in his work in the U. $. Naval Training station. and is pleased over the opportunities of fered for educational training and physical development.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
I,irst First Daily on R. F. D. No. 2.

ral l"palter McGeorge, carrier on Ru- Sstin99ate mute No. 3, made his first trip dav sey sady on the daily, except Sun
 schedule of his route.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs. K. s. pirtle returned Friday afternoon from Heavener, where she had spent several days with friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs. H. V. sutton and children of Port Arthur are in Mena for the summer, and are located in one of the Klein cottages on Janssen ave- nue.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Artie George, who came from Blansett, to attend the funeral of J. Caviness. when he returned home Saturday, was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Caviness, who will spend two weeks at his home and then return to her home in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

A. L. Durham of Dallas was in Mena last Thursday to go to Hat field to attend the Texarkana dis trict conference of the NJ. E. church, South.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
rba f,Mulna Thst noss Not Affact yhs Hasd

Because of its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA- TIVE PROMO SiUININEi is better than ordinary Ouinine and doet not cause nervousness nor ringing in head Remember the fulf name and look for the signature of E. ". GROVE. 25c.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

]. T. Sweet, living near Cove was a business visitor in Mena Thurs day. He reports that farm crops of all kinds are looking fine in his sec ton of the county, and farmers have been able to keep them wei cultivated.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs. R. H. Nall left last Friday for Bellville, III, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. Mary E. How ard, at St. Elizabeths Hospital. She plans to be away a week or more.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mir. and Mrs. w. w. Rowton and baby left last Friday for Heaven CT, having been in Mena since Thursday when they came from Womble. Miss Faye. who had been with them, returned to Heavener Thursday afternoon. MT. and Mrs. Rowton were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. w Gardner while in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

with her, will remain for some time longer
 Mrs. J. H. Fogel of Foeel. spent Thursday in Mena to do shopping.
 T. II. Daniel, merchant at Foeel. was a business visitor in Mena on Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

+ P. Gebhart, R. ?. Gregg and A. U. Brateher were among the excur- slonlsts to Galveston last Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Eugene Abernathy of Big Fork spent Thursday and Friday in Mena to have dental work done.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

J. M. Hatfield. postmaster at shady, spent Friday in Mena to call on friends and to get supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

A. K. Fretz returned last Saturday rom a trip to Tulsa and Muskogee, haNlng been away for about two weeks.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

MT. and Mrs. H, w. Finger went to Hatfield Thursday to attend the Texarkana district conference and 10 help their former Hatfield neigh bors entertain the conference vis- itOrs.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Miss Addielynne Stapp went to DeQueen last Saturday to spend a week with Miss Maud Moore and other relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs, ". T. Clark, who had been visiting at the home of Mir and Mrs. A. ]. Gramly for the past three weeks, left last Saturday for her home in Lake Charles Her daugh- ter, Miss Matte, who came to Mena
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs. James Robbins and baby of Womble are visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Hawthorn, par ents of Mrs. Robbins. They came to Mena Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Rowton.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Wilburn Middleton and A. P. Schott and helpers began Thursday putting in the big concrete cul- vert across south Mena street. They expect to get the job finished in a couple of days.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Lige Horner has written Mena friends that he has enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard, enlisting at Durant and being sent with his company to Fort Sill where the state troops are mobilized. It is understood that some of the Okla homa troops have been sent to the border, and it is supposed that Lige is among them.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06
PERSONAL NOTES

J. Il. Naler returned Friday after loon rom a trip to Bonneville.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

The Rev. c. A. pyatt and Mrs. Py- att and Miss Gertie Good, who had spent a week in Mena with their friends of the Apostolic faith, left Thursday afternoon for Texico, N. Mex, where they plan to hold meet ings.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

M. F. Logan spent a few days at Wickes last week looking after business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

Mrs. F. w. Wetzel of St. Joseph La, IS in Mena to spend the summer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Dean.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

MT, and Mrs. ]. NJ. Wait left last Saturday fer Dover. Ark, Co visit relatives and to look after the farm which Mir. Wait owns near there. MT. Wait is on a leave of absence Of fifteen days from duty as assist ant forest ranger in the Mena sta- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-06

A. D. DuLaney came from Ash down Thursday afternoon, return ing Friday. When asked as to his mission, he stated that he came to get drink of water, some fresh air, and to call on his friends.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-15
SHARKS ATTACK FATHERS

MATTEAWAN, N. Y. July 13.- Sharks attacked bathers in the wat CTS here, killing two and injuring a third. This is the third raid of man eaters on the shores of this place within two weeks. The presence of sharks is driving a number of peope away who would otherwise spend the season here.
 WATERMAN, July 1.-The To- cal authorities are bestirring them selves to extingufsh the shark evil in the waters here. Today one hundred dollars reward for every shark captured in the sea off this place is offered by the officials. To- cal fishermen are hunting for the man eaters and hope to earn the money.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-15
WATCH US GROW.
Arrived at HOLT's CASH STORE.

New Sewing Machines.
 New Stoves and Ranges.
 New Crockery and Glassware. I have also purchased full line of Gents Furnishings (Drummers Samples) on Sale this week 1s off. Also Carpet, Rugs, Linoleum, Mattresses Hardware, Tinware etc. No war prices here. To busy to mark up Goods.
 HOLT'S CASH STORE. Tel. Main 96. All Front St.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-15
CONVICT LABORITES.

CHICAGO, July 13.-The Circuit court today found fourteen labor leaders guilty of the indictments charged against them to extort from property owners.
 These indictments are the after math of the general strike troubles that disturbed Chicago last year, when it was declared that most of the laborites would get theirs.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-15
NOW FOR THE LATEST STYLE.

You can have it by having your Clothes cleaned, pressed and re- paired by us. We'll make them look like new We make alterations. We clean hats, we make suits to order, we do steam and dry clean ing for ladies and gentlemen. Modern methods and prompt service We appreciate your patronage. Come and see us.
 NOME TAILORING co. Between Segerstrom x Hagen ana
 Zehners Jewelry Stores.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-07-15
Goods Goods For Men

FULL LINE OF MEMS oVEFsHIRTs UNDERSHRTS, DRAWERS, SOCKS, JUMPERS AND MANY YOU USE, AND WE WILL SELL YOU THIS LINE O MONEY THAN YOU OUR STORE AND LOOK OVER WE KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE CONVINCED RIGHT WHEN TT COMES TO SUPPLY DEMANDS.
 G. p. Goggin
 THE QUALITY STORE.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-14
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