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The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Received a Nice Reward

Master Roy Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schneider, living on the Acorn road. was in Mena
 Monday to deliver to The Star breast pin which was recently lost by Mrs. E. P Mathis, while here from Stigler. Ok, and which had been advertised in the want columns of this paper. The substantial re- ward received by the little lad will always be stimulus to the boy to surrender anything that he may find.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Forethought.

People are learning that a little forethought often saves them a big expense. Here is an instance. E. W. Archer, Caldwell, Ohio. writes. T do not believe that our family hos been without Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since we commenced keeping house years ago. While we go on an extended visit we take it with us Obtainable everywhere. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Counter Drives OG French.

Berlin. June i6.-Two attacks de- liVered by the French Thursday night on the German line along the southern slope of Deadman's Hill fNerdun front were unsuccessful, the war office announced Friday In the first attack the French tempor- arily gained some ground but a counter attack drove them back.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Te,
 Loading Gar of Potatoes.

lod Local growers began Tuesday to
 tbna igau out car of potatoes. Among s snose who made deliveries Tuesday
 WWgfe M z Peter Mildfeldt. Carl Ehret, w. Wa sollpman, A. D. Hammond, G. A. essnsler, D. M. Smallwood, J. H, .s,,c,iuillaker and J D. Tucker. The bbn,yults bon,uullts these parties brought in, nf nfvNsger, ser, lacked about 100 bushels w uo;, IlllTlg the car to minimum MEL so efforts were directed ,iS;npesday toward getting this ad-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The school board of Rural Special District No 24 is going to build q new school house. Sealed bids for said building will be received until July I. 1916. The board reserves the right to reject aHy or all bids For plans and specifications apply to c. M Davis. Hatfield. Ark. R. Y D. No Adv .25-t
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
ODDS ARE FOR HUGHES.
New York Operator Willing to Bet SoU,OOU Against $50.000 on C. 0. F.

New York. June i6.-The biggest campaign on record is looked for by the @bookies" this year once the candidates get their stumping under
 uhester Thompson, a curb oper- s.o satoI, has S60,000 to wager against eoV'ooO that Hughes will be elected, Wllh DO takers in sight.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Italians ReplIIse Teutons.

Rome, June f6.- -Anstro- Hungarian troops estimated to number f8,000 attacked in solid formation the Italian positions on the Asiago plat eau Thursday but were repulsed, leaving piles of corpses before the Italian trenches, says an official statement given out by the war office here Friday so
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
--------------------O O--------------------- IT WILL BE WELCOME.
MMareoni to Rrinq Out Invention to
 Prevent Shin Collisions.

London. June il-The announce ment was made today that William Mareeni will bring out shortly an invention to eliminate the danger oi collisions between ships in dark ness or fog.
 It is described as a simple con- riVance to be operated from the bridge of the ship.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
RUSSIANS TAKE
 l4,OOO MORE MEN
Successes Continue After Capture of Czern0witz, Says Petrograd--Ger- mans and French Each Drive Off
 Attacks at Verdun.

Petrograd, June i6.-The capture of an additional i4.000 men was an- nounced Friday by the war office. The Russian successes in the offen- sive along the southern front are continuing. the statement declares.
 Russians Capture Czernowitz.
 London, June i6.-News of the capture of Czernowitz reached Lon don Friday. Dispatches of the last few days had i'll measure prepared the public for the fall of this impor- tant center and the newspapers Thursday and the day before spoke of Czernowitz as a doomed town.
 Nevertheless the speed with which the city was compelled 10 capitulate came as surprise and 1t is declared here in military circles that the brevity allowed the Austrians for evacuation undoubtedly must have added to the booty and prisoners which the Russians are now gather ing in. Outlining tthe effects of the Russian victories the last fortnight, the Times says.
 The Russian triumphs have greatly reduced the strength of the Austrian armies in the east, have shattered all dreams of an advance toward kiev, have compelled the Austrian offensive into the Trentino to falter and hesitate and have placed the German Field Marshal von Hindenburp in an awkward p1- sitionN
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
IN A DEFENSE PARADE, 5l,OcO.
One Los Angeles Marcher Died and
 Three Others Painted.

Los Angeles, June i5.-Fifty -four thousand persons, according to com putations, marched yesterday to visualize sentiment for prepared ness The marchers, all carrying flags, went fourteen abreast over a Emile route. One marcher. Phillip Lewis, fell dead. Three others tainted
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Received Severe Injury to an Eye.

Wednesday to consult specialist concerning an injury he sustained and Mrs. J P Randall and children. tempting to put up a hammock. and was caused by branch of tree striking the eye.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
French RcnllSe Germans.

Paris, June i6.-The French re- pulsed powerful German attacks on the Verdun front Thursday night, the war office announced Friday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
B0MB BURSTS IN MAIL BAG.
wrecked Railway Mail Coach-Ad-
 dreSsed to Governor of Irfah?

butte. June i5.-A bomb i'll a mail oae exploded here today, wrecking lIlall car on the Oregon Short Line.
 Y IS reported that the package Utah. " ''e eoF'' i0' v
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Pardon Issued to Yen County Man.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, June i6.--Gov. c. w. Hays on Thursday pardoned Joe Thomas of Yell county, convicted in September 1914, and sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary fornburglaryl e'fsA
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Farm Wanted.

I want to purchase cheap unland farm. partly improved. from 80 to f60 acres, on good terms. Must be a bargain. Write me, giving full par ticulars and price. Address John D, Baker. DeQueen. Ark. 25-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Chancellor J. D. Shaver came from Texarkana Monday afternoon to spend two weeks with Mena friends. He will hold an adjourned session of Chancery court while in the city, but his main object in coming at this time is to go on a fishing trip with come of his com rades.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

o. T. Finch of Little Rock. general agent for the Mutual Life Insurance company of Arkansas, is in the city to work with c. P. Michael, who re- gently returned from Oklahoma and has accepted the agency for the company in Polk, Sevier, Little River and Hampstead counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Ray Rowton and Ewell Moore came from Heayener Wednesday to spend a short time with Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

A. R. Taylor, who had spent sew eral days in Mena on business, re- turned to his home in Prescott Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

J: W. Ringgold of Nunley, and H. J. Brown from near Board Camp. were m Mena Wednesday to make funeral arrangements for the burial of James H. Couch.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Capt. D. J. Wood came from Port Arthur Sunday to spend week or more in Mena. When he returns to Port Arthur he will be accom- panied by Mrs. Wood and son. Cliff ford, who will spend a part of the summer with Mr and Mrs. Woods daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

M. NJ. Shields returned Sunday night from Fort Smith. where he had been on duty as Federal grand juror. The grand jury took an ad- journment until September 6. when all jurors are again to report for duty unless otherwise notified. J. H. Allen, who is on the petit jury, is still on duty.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Dean left Tues day afternoon for visit in McNeil, the, former home of Mrs. Dean. They Wlll also visit friends at Texarkana. MT. Dean is taking a two weeks vacation from duty as express mes senger on the run between Mena and Port Arthur.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

come to Mena on his return trip and will then make longer stay.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. M. c. Smothers, who returned to Grannis last Saturday from Fort Smith. where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis, writes Mena friends that while the trip home tired her very much, she is re- cooperating and has hopes of coming back to Mena soon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

c. W. Tolle, living in the extreme southwestern section of Polk county was in Mena on business Tuesday Mr. Tolle has homested in section 36. Township 6 South, Range 33 West, having chosen that location because of the opportunities open for the stock business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

D. E. Webb and D. B. Barton left Tuesday for trip to the Little Missouri country to do some fishing and hunting, and incidentally they are gong to investigate the mining propositions that are under head way in that section of the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

w. B. Montgomery returned Tues day from Lewisyille, where he had spent over two weeks on fishing trip.
 Mrs. H. W. Finger and son Bas- cum returned "Wednesday from Hatfield, where they had been with relatives since Saturday.
 Charlie Bates, Custis King and Holder Hudgins are planning to go to Fort Logan H. Roots to enlist in Arkansas National Guard.
 Mrs. w. F. Fox and two children who had spent the last ten days with Mrs. A. D. Hammond, sister of Mrs. Fox, returned to their home in Ho- mer, La, Wednesday.
 The Rev. N. 0. White, Mrs. White and Mrs. w. M. Casey left Wednes- day for Howard, from whence Mr. White will go to Checotah to conduct a series of meetings.
 NJ. L. McLain of Howard and Mrs. Mary E. Steen of Rich Mountain, were married Wednesday in Jan sen Park. the ceremony being per- formed by the Rev. N 0. White.
 Mrs. Stella Stein and two children. and Mrs. 0. B. Adams, parents of who had spent two weeks with MT. Mrs. Stein left Wednesday for their home in Osawatomie. Kas.
 Dr. W. R. Thurman of Taiequah, Ok, a neur0pathist, is located at the Dickson Hotel Dr. Thurman is nerve specialist, and writer and lecturer on the natural sciences and other subjects.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Lauck. Mrs. W. | l.. Parker. Mrs. Eugene Cox and son Russell. and Chester Lauck. are among the Mena folks who are at the Cox summer camp on Beech creek this week.
 Mrs. Luther Bolton and children and Mrs. F. E. Bolton, left Wednes- day for Bates, Ark. where Mr Bolton has been i'll charge of the Buschaw Lumber Company commis- sary for little over week. 1 Rev. J. H. Huston and Mrs, Huston returned this week from visit of ten days at the homes of their daughters in Waldron. All of their children, six in number. were al I IWaldron at the same time, so the visit was really a family reunion.
 Rev. ". M. Crowson, who had been in Little River county workina in the interest of the Mutual Aid Union. returned to Mena Monday ] He will likely remain at home until later in the summer, when he will again take up the work in the Little River territory
 Dr. P. R. Watkins returned Wednesday from Ft. Smith whither he had accompanied D M Watkins who is under treatment by pr Moultons for the injury to his eye l Dr. Watkins reports that the injurs has affected the sight and there is
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

MT. and Mrs. z. A. Hilton left on the, belated train Sunday evening for Gulfsport Miss, where they will spend a month or two at the home of their son. Dr. b. A. Hilton. They made the trip by way of Shreveport and New Orleans.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

MT. and Mrs. Charles Hunter have rented the tent restaurant on South Mena street, taking charge of the business Monday morning. H Young the owner of the restaurant. is planning to spend three months or more at Sulphur, Ok, to get the benefit of the mineral waters.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

L. J. Tibbs. Buster Cunningham and Albert and Richard Tibbs left Monday afternoon on an automobile trip to the harvest fields Of Kansas. They were headed for Jetmore, kas.. and expect to work nOrthward as the harvest progresses.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
50c susPENDERs 25c.

Wide and narrow widths, light and dark colors, Some have elastic throughout, others are imitation guyot. A regu- lar Soc line of suspen- nEn ders going at LJG
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

grave danger that the sight may be totally lost Mrs. D. M. Watkins also went to Fort Smith and will remain with her husband.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. l.. C. Acruman and two chil- dren came from rexarkana Wendes- day Tor a visit at the home of MT. and Mrs. j.. J. Mershon, parents of Mrs. Acruman.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
WORK sHIRTINGs.

Genuine Euclid Shirtings, dark stripes and solid colors. For work shirts. Worth 12 1-2c per yard, our special m June price, per yard lUU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. H. W. Finger and son Bas- cum returned Wednesday from Hatfield, where they had been with relatives since Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

W. B. Montgomery returned Tues day from Lewisyille, where he had spent over two weeks on d fishing trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
PIONEERED CRETONs.

A new line of Cretons, all large, fancy lowered, 27 inches wide and an unusually good quality at the price. ll1o Per yard IUI
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Charlie Bates, ' Custis King and Holder Hudgins are planning to go to Fort Logan H. Roots to enlist in Arkansas National Guard.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
s5c LADIES' HOSE 25e.

One line of regular 35c quality Ladies White Silk Hose, sizes s 1-2 to 10, Very sesI5si psf psir at 25C
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

R. T. Putnam, living in east Mena has had splendid returns this year from his patch of Lucretia dewber- ries. They are a fine berry, almost twice the size of the normal dew berry, and sweeter and more luc- ious. He has shipped the berries to Heavener and received on an av- craze of S2t5 per crate.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
Sweeping Reductions!
TIN WATER PAIL

Capacity 10 ot., actual 9 quarts. Double scanned and well soldered. the kind that does not easily wear out nor spring rust, the ears are. strongly riveted and the bail has a good grip black enamel wood handle. Get one ff1n at this price. Each lubj
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Roberta Moore and daugh CT, Lucille. returned to Mena Wednes- day from Conway, where Mrs Moore had been attending the State Normal. They win be in Mena until September. when Mrs Moore will go to Brinkley. where she has a posi- tion as instructor in the high school
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
FANs-FANs!
WORK SHIRTS.

Pure indigo blue, heavy weight, full cut and all sizes. They are worth 65c each. Our special June price Ef1n is.....,.........J is JuU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Deputy q. $. Marshal J. A. Thorn Ion returned Tuesday afternoon from Fort Smith where he had been on duty at the session of Federal court.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
sKILLETS.

10 1.2 inch deep cold rolled steel skillet polished inside, with ventilated tin covered handle that prevents you from burn ing your hand. Look tf1o at this low Price. ., iUU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
OIL CLOTH.

Guaranteed first quality cloth, 471-2 inches wide, many pleasing patterns to choose from, A remarkably low price for high class goods. Now is the time to recover your 1flo table. Your Choice, ZUI
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

MT. and Mrs. Oscar Allen of Fort Worth, Tex, who had been visiting friends and relatives at Heavener, returned to Mena "Wednesday for further stay at the home of Mir. and Mrs. s. D. Allen. They reached here on the local freight, coming in at the same time that Conductor Allen was brought in from Eagleton.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Tor their homes near Trenton. Mo, earlier in the week.
 J. E. Allen returned Wednesday rom Fort smith where he had been on duty as petit juror in the Fed- eral court
 Miss Beeckie Burton Norwood of Lockesburg, came to Mena Tuesday afternoon to be the guest of Miss Mary Mershon.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. w. F. Fox and two children who had spent the last ten days with Mrs. A. b. Hammond, sister of Mrs. Fox, returned to their home in Ho- mer. La. Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
RURRER DREssING COMR..

NNbbE1Ff UENEA'l.IlNV NVNFDIl
 First quality 2 3-4 inch long rubber Comb, guaranteed to satisfy. Has a heavy con cave back, coarse and fine teeth. Will give good i'm service. Unusual value IUG
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Tom Johnson of Rich Noun tain, sister-in-law of Mrs. Oliver Johnson. accompanied by her sis ter Miss Goldie Gillham of St. Louis arrived in Mena Sunday. Mrs. Johnson will be here for the re- mainder of the week. and Miss Gill; ham will make an extended stay for the benefit of her health.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
MEMS STRAW HATS.

These were carried over from last summer. They sold at from $1 co to S2.00. All sizes and your choice Eno of the line for JUL
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

s1.OO MEDDIES 75c
 A big assortment in plain white. also white with blue and red collars and laces. Our regular $1.00 sellers 7En and genuine bargains at | JU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22


 arrived in Mena Sunday. Mrs. Johnson will be here for the re- mainder of the week. and Miss Gill; ham will make an extended stay for the benefit of her health.
 Miss Myrtle Burnett, who was brought from Wilburton, Ok. three weeks ago. in very poor health, is reported in very critical condi- ton She is at the home of her brother, l.. Burnett, 9ii Second street, having never been well enough to be taken to the home of her parents at Foran Gap.
 4 special train passed thru Mena Monday morning carrying officers and men of Companies i30 and t02 of the Coast Artillery, which had been stationed at Fort Adams, R. l., and had been ordered to Eagle Pass, Tex. There were about ii6 men on the special train. They had been on the road since Friday night
 Mrs. M. A. Hayes, mother of Mrs. M. ?. Olney. arrived in Mena Sun clay night from Fortt Smith to spend | the summer at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Olney. Mrs. Hayes left her home in Phoenix, Ariz., about two weeks ago, and while en route to i Mena had made stops at Leaven- worth, Kas., and Fort Smith. II. l.. Kinney, of Mason City. Ia, son of Mir and Mrs Fred l.. Kinney, is visiting at the Live Oak" Farm. He came to Mena Tuesday with his sister, Miss Edith, to attend the teachers institute and meet Mena friends This Is his first visit to the ] Ozark region, SO he finds many ] things that are novel and interest," ing.
 Will Sunderman and MT. and Mrs. D. J. Wood, have eonsummated an exchange of property, whereby the Sunderman residence and lots, To- cated at the corner of Church ave- nue and Twelfth street, is traded for ] the Woods residence and tract of land on Bethesda avenue. The par ties are planning to move about July i.
 Lauren E. Brown, who came to Mena a month ago from Sinclair. Ida and has since been prospecting fer location, closed deal this week thru the ] L. Horner real es- 1 tate agency for the purchase of a 75 acre farm located near Rocky, 4 and owned by Jack Connally The farm is rented for this season. so Mir. Brown will not move onto if until this fall.
 s. IL f0ldl Lindsay arrived Tues day from Shreveport to spend ] a couple of days with Mena rela- Hives and friends while enroute to lIllinois. He plans to go to Chicago i and later to Cairo and other points. | tn make what he says in all proba- kbility will be his last trip to the Sucker state. expecting to be away iHbDut two months. He will again
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

71ac GINGHAMS sac.
 Only ten pieces left. Never sold for less than 7 1-2c per yard. All staple. apron and dress colors. Price E1n while it lasts, per yard J2L
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Dr. P. R. Watkins returned "Wednesday from Ft. Smith whither he had accompanied D. M. Watkins, who is,aunder treatment by Dr.
 Moulton for the injury to his eye. Dra Watkins reports that the injury has affected the sight and there is
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

HHfF TtTRBUNS.
 A splendid line of Hair Bow Ribbons, 5 to 6 inches wide; worth up 10 Soc per yard. Your choice of the line 1Eo at, per yard. ......Z ZJU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

The Rev. N. 0, White, Mrs. White and Mrs. w. M. Casey left Wednes- day for Howard, from whence MT. White will go to Checotah to conduct a series of meetings.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

HOPE BLEACHED DOMESTIC
 This is the genuine Hope Domestic, and is worth 12 l-2c per yard on today's market. Any quantity you want i'm at, per yard .IuU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22
PERSONAL NOTES

George Hammond of Vandervooft spent d few hours in Mena today on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

These were carried over but are in fine condition; all bright and clean. Sold at from S2.50 to $500 New styles and all sizes Ci m
 Price now. . 0tsUU
The Mena weekly star., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Lillie Scoyille, who had been in Mena for week on account of fhe illness of her mother, Mrs. R. H
 Hughes. left for her home in Fort Smith Tuesday afternoon Mrs. El-I vifa W1ouldridge and Mrs. Alice Em@l hrv sisters Of Mrs Hugfes. who had
 also been called t6lHer bedside, left
The Detroit times., 1916-11-07
Ghr Philadelphia enquirer
LABOR LEADERS
INO0RSE HUGHES
iN7oIutiors Adopted at Meeting Of
the Building Trades Council Of
Philadelphia

p,~1rinE that President Wilson has
r.ovSa hmecIi an enemy ~ organized
4Fr ara that. IN the contrary. Mr.
'Ulhrr has SHOWN hrsclf ne friend ri
.tHor throuah1ut his Who'll. rtrcer. -
PC, ot resolutions supporting tho candi.
I..y a. Ah Hughes wss uassc4 p-t rlcht
'~e.unc 81 tho philadelphia BIId
~ Trades Council. Representa- no. ~
uout N,bD men Tho meeting VAS hold
900 tNc luhHay But'duE, and TIC rc-o.
.t,on- wrtc rasecd .ufcr sprtcd dis
~Hss|on tIan' J = hr,Id,r .rrsrdcd
standing vote was taken The 1850
luton declared that untti ms entrance
MO politics SIX year, Az, PrcsIcut
w lIson had proved himself harsh.
niicr and unjust critic OF labor unions
and had shown rs his spccch-s anl his
'rItings, m ms books that be- had no
syInpathy with tho Ia bor movement The
statement was attributed 10 him that
labor unions dragged the highest men
10 the level ot the lowest, and he was
quoted a. being "hercc partisan Of the
opon shon
he passage was -tcd from Proc dom
~ ii%on hoot. The HISTORY ol
American People where hc assr, .
that the Chinese labor aas prciersb .o
the Polish. SlSynu.e or ltalan o. .tr
other hand u was des'arcd thH' ~.
Hughes had been shoUr py hls words
hrs deeds and hlS record that he had
hem a friend - labor and OF iator unions
during his entire carcer
Mr. Hughes uttctanc0. that 10 regard
ed Dor unions a. fHe O.pCryBity
for the Improvement OF Tie CONDITION. oi
the Rockingham, was quoted and ls
statement the interests of .apcJ are The
interests Of al people and 'ne protec
ton ri the vaEe Garner ln the security
at hfc and health b- cvrrr practical
means, - ono oil the most sacred truste Of
society
We vigorously CONFORM, read the
resolution "trc arf5u ct .ahor leaders
ln erdras0rnE fn create opposition 70
Nh HlEra.. 1nH NIf0 the oeifci IN
uIrH t.tt rI .l.l. unions should b
Kept ..-- f-.n n1a'.ra parties, We urge
sI osr u.srilsrs. as yell as those o.
other unions and 'oeals ~ as Their
votes as their interest best der7ano'