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The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
EtsGER

Miss Lula Brton was in Egger Tuesday shopping.
 G w Esger made a business trip to Mena Monday.
 j \. Hilton and family left for their home at 0ctaNia. Oku Monday. E. l.. Garrett will teach a sub- scription school at Egger beginning July 10.
 Wilburn philpOt came from Ada. Ok. Monday, where he has been visiting.
 Elmer J Lundy of Tulsa, Ok. was in Egger Monday looking after the oil proposition.
 A young son arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. K. Borough OH Sunday afternoon.
 Robert Thornton vent to Mena Tuesday to meet Mrs. Samantha Hoover. of Clyde, Colo.
 Jai and Annie philpot came in Thursday from Gerty, Ok, where they have been visiting
 Carvin Edmond moved from the Holly bottom onto one of w. M. Wimberly's places at Egger.
 Bro. Kelley and Bro. Whitaker held services at the M k. church, Sunday night Monday and Monday night.
 Mrs. Alice Bratcher and daughter, Annie, came from Greenwood and Fort Smith, where they have been visiting friends and relatives.
 W. T Suit and family. Julia Har- mon, J. L. Wimberly attended the Children's day exercises at Board Camp Sunday and report a nice time.
 C. B. Lenard caught about 30 pounds of fish Friday night One weighed i5 pounds and was pur- chased by Walter Cagle Mir Cagle reports they had one square meal
 J. l.. Wimberly went to Acorn Friday to get new buggy he had bought from the Banner Buggy Co.
 J. H. Diehl is tearing away his old house and making preparations for huildin gone that will be credit to Egger
 Mrs. Martha Furr. Willie and Hol- der philpot came in Friday from Childress. Tex, to be at the bedside Of Aunt Caroline philpot. who passed away Tuesday night and was laid 10 rest in the Egger cemetery Wednesday.
 Eggerite.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Mrs. K. J Medford of Gerty, Ok. and Mir. Fred Strickland of Fort smith are visiting their parents, Mir. and Mrs. J F. Strickland.
 J. l., Wimberly and Miss Julia harman attended Children's day services here Sunday.
 Our school, under the supervision of Vernon Miller and Mrs. j. B. Hil- ton, IS progressing nicely.
 Frank Corley from SalIisaw. Ok IS visiting his brother, John Corley. Who has been very ill but is slowly improving.
 An ice cream supper at the home of J, B. Hilton was very much en- Ioyed ny the guests last Friday eve- ming 2
 Mrs. w p. Hilton returned Satlr- day from Philadelphia, where she was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Fite She reached her home shortly after the beloved one had passed from the world of s0r- row into eternal bliss.
 A protfacted meeting will begin
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
ALDER LEAVES.

W. A. Feds of Opal was ID ~ valley Monday. ,,;ns
 B. N. Eddleman began sawlLIll'iaISssI aSs with n full force of hands lot
 first in some time this week ;.itoa
 Anise Lawrence of Opai F'''~ here Sunday. so, 1
 Plans are being formulatea lVs pig great community picnic at tlis. N ls Fork school grounds. Augu'oo of i
 The stork visited the homg1 1,'Iv K I, Hooper en the morning q s',aI,tt ss,IR, bringing a seventh son and tw'" heir for the household. ~ uaud
 Prof. James Lofts and MISS .s a "A. Fortner of Alder and Watssl,nn l,nndas spectively, wer married nd ot art July 9. Two highly respecteIh hsiul popular teachers, these, DoIn Ts,I FnaI employed for the summer nea' pIael
 Prof. Grady Ward ol { Springs began his school "V'a
 Clancy Monday, July 10. popt
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
vANDERVOORT VERITIEs.

M A. Walker was in Mena Tues day.
 Dr. Lee of Wickes, was in the city Tuesday.
 Garland Cross is working with the extra gang on the K. C. s.
 Bennett Liehlyter and wife are making a trip overland to Hot Springs this week
 Uncle John Watkins and wife of Hartley are visiting with John A. this week and made the round trip to Mena Monday
 The Church of the Nazarene eom- menced d protraeted meeting in their arbor near the school house last Saturday night
 J s. Scroggins and family of Val ient Ok, are visiting with Mrs Scroggins' father and other rela- tives and friends this week.
 Dr. and Mrs. ]. N. Porter returned Tuesday from their five weeks Visit among Iowa and Kansas rela- tives, and report a fine time, but glad Go get back to Arkansas.
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The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
NUNLEy NOTES.

Sam Moore made a trip to Mena Saturday.
 John Howell and family traded in Mena Saturday.
 L. o, Cooper was shopping in Nunley Saturday.
 There will be a big grace meeting at Nunley this week.
 M G. Ellsworth had his wheat threshed Wednesday,
 Uncle Bill Cloud and Mir Ford traded in Mena Saturday
 Arch Ellsworth and Whit flaw kins made a trip to Mena Tuesday,
 Lanie Cooper went to Mt. Ida Sat urday to spend a few days with his brother.
 Frank Moore of Board Camp vis- tied at the home of Arch Ellsworth Thursday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
FACTS FROM FREEDOM.
H. 4. ChambIin is sick.

H A. Chamblin is sick.
 This is fine weather for killing weeds.
 Our school began Monday with an enrolment of thirty-fiye.
 Curtis Patton made a business trip to Mena Saturday and to Old Potter Sunday.
 Gary Tyler and Clifford Winton were guests at the home of J. E. Mckinney Sunday.
 MT Piekney, of Lucky, Ark, agent for religious literature. spent last Thursday night at the home of |. Saurbaugh.
 V m; UhanDiln and J K Turner, with their families attended the Possum Club picnic at Bethesda Springs July {.
 Mrs. Nancy Cummings and chil- dren accompanied Mrs. Copelin home Friday for short visit with relatives at Muse
 Mir. and Mrs. John Cummings. and
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
-od and gun will soon De 2 tAins of

rod and gun will soon De 2 thing of the past
 Prof. C w Johnson passed thru town Tuesday morning on hls way tO Smithyiile from ldabel. and he informed the Si8r scribe that Jake Eads. who shot Eopert smith at Watson last Saturday had gone to Idabel and surrendered t0 author ities He also stated that ailldavits from Watson had been submitted to the prosecuting attorney justified hun in turning Eads over Go the prison authorities at McAlester to serve out his 9neXplred term from which he was par0led.
 Fisherman.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13

son Noble Mrs. Pauline Patton, Mir and Mrs. G. B. Chamblin, Misses Ol- lie and Gladys Chambiin ana Gesorge Crawford and probably others ll9h eii this place attended church at NIL Gilead Sunday
 Our school rally and picnic on July 5 was a grand success. sever al visitors remarked that they hau nof seen a more peacable and order lv assembly. The music by the Wintor orchestra was highly eorn- roended by all. 4 neat profit was realized from the sale of confee- tionerv. which will be used to euuip the new school building
 Primrose.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
OAK GROVE CREST.

Crops in this vicinity are needing rain
 D. G. Parker and son made a trip to Mena Thursday Miss Hettie Miller of Oak Hill vis- tied her brother. John Miller, last week.
 School opened Monday morning at this place with Mrs Gertie Clark as teacher.
 There will be a three-day meeting at the Primitive Baptist church be- ginning Friday
 Mir. and Mrs. Mark Gibbons of Howard county visited friends and relatives here Saturday
 Wild Rose.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
SHADOWS FROM SHADY.

J. 5. Lawrence and son Artie made business trip to Mena Sat- urday.
 George ". Lawrence and son Frank were among Mena folks Sat- urday.
 A picnic at Cold Springs on the Fourth was much enjoyed
 Raymond DonahUe visited at the home of J S. Lawrence Friday night.
 Prof. Clyde Whisenant visited pa-
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13

at the Baptist church here frlos' TIE. night before the 9th Sunday n ih un X month. The Rev. w. l.. Slnl'h '
 Mena will be leader. ,,,,..s
 Mrs. Dewitt Gilbert and elllaass aa0.s are spending this week at the nepn of c, E. Sale. Ogaiasa
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13

tailIeId t0 ItnNe . faIf.
 Al < mass meeting held at the bank Frlday afternoon, the business mea 0s Hatfield in ten minutes sup- sriAea S20o Co 0e used as premium money for the fair Go be held here on the i0gh and iith of August The crowd was enthusiastic and uuani- m0lsly agreed on making 1t one of tha best ialrs ever held m Polk county even Surpassiag the two previous ones held here Dr D w. Cnnnaliy was elected president, Lewis Johnson seeretary and all necessary committees were fllleed by competent men Of good business ability Watch for the ad and pre- minm list soon to appear m the pa aar
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
ROCKY RUMBLEs.

Emmet Rowe was visitor ln Rocky Tuesday.
 John B. Ogden and brother Joseph visited relatives in Horatio last week.
 Much preparation is being made for the Singers picnic to be here July P
 The Rocky people met last Sunday at 10 a. m. There was a nice crowd and fine singing
 MT. and Mrs E. c. Turner have gone on visit tO friends and rel atives in Sevier and Howard coun- ties.
 All-day services were held at the old Baptist church last Sunday. A large crowd was present and dinner was served on the grounds.
 The Rev Mr. Bates of Big Fork preached here at the new church Sunday night. There was a large crowd present and all enjoyed the sermon.
 Our literary school began here Monday. Prof George POttorf is principal and Miss Bessie Board is primary teacher There was an att tendance Of 47 on the first day
 Rocky Gent
 Ode Turner took load of chick ems and eggs to Potter Monday.
 Miss Delta Turner returned to her home at Mena last week after a weeks visit at the home of Mir. and Mrs, M NJ Lowthers.
 Miss Maggie Underwood, who has been staying at the home of her cousin. $. p. Pigg, for the last nine weeks returned to her home at Hat field Tuesday.
 w. K. Carolan and family and Mir and Mrs. Ode Turner were among the Rocky people to attend the re- vival services at the Methodist church at Potter last Sunday
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13
EInslIeld to IInee ! Fair.

treatment. if the dog could be con- fined week t0 make certain
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-13

rents at Ransom Saturday and Sun- day. : Our protracted meeting begins on Friday before the 4th sunday
 Blue Eyes
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01
Weiahino the Conseauences

Rapidity with which sentiment Washington changes shown by the latest reports which express the belief that Germany will yield this government the submarine issue and that there will be rup- When the recent dispatched there much gloom the capital Almost everyone thought that the end hand This kind of e-sawing, which has characterized the former crisis" makes the average American always optimistic believe in his heart that the latest furry will blow over" IT diplomatic relations should he severed and if this country should get into a war with Germany there would be surprise.
 The basis for the new optimism is the Berlin re- port that Germany will make great concessions to avoid with the United States. This is the i'm precision attributed to Ambassador Gerard. Germany must make large concessions if the presidents de- mands are to be granted. These demands include parleyne. The great concession. it appears. would involve parleying.
 The report that financial leaders of Germany in- that there shall be break credible; they aze, perhaps. than any other class what a rup- would mean for the immediate and the far fu ure Germany, il is said, does not fear the military prowess of the United States, and this is true. II would he long before the military of the United States could be felt by Germany. if there should be a decision send American troops Eu- rope England has a great navy. has France And navy could be of little assistance present circumstances. Our troops necessary for Russia has hordes of But if this is to be war of exhaustion the resources America; both military and financial. would make go very with many. And after the Germany will need finan- cial help from America
 Against all this Germany weighs the advantage. real alleged gained by conducting a ruthless war against merchant vessels By the rule of and with the probability that other neutrals would be stirred to action the United States has been, it would seem that Germany would go any lengths to prevent break. A condition, not q theory, con fronts the Central powers.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01
EVIDENCE IN IA SINGLE HAIR

To the German analyst hair is packed with in- formation. The approximate age and physical dition can be constructed by examination of single hair
 The hair of every animal has C,rtan distinguish ing characteristics. Ii is not be mistaken by competent investigator Some animals, for ample the have three types of hair. These will he known by the structure Under proper micro scropical examination hairs will be easily distin Suished by expert varieties of in grove will be distinguished by forester
 There case in which d dagger found on the prisoner had few short hairs caught entangled in nick of the blade. He explained by saying tha, he had used the dagger to kill d rabbit that he had found trapped in hedge. The author tics reported to the police, after examination of the dagger that the hairs were not of human origin, but they also added that they were not rabbit hairs-they squirrel hairs.
 The police were extremely puzzled until they fin ally discovered that the night of the homicide the prisoner had worn greatcoat trimmed with squirrel fur. He had in fact, carefully washed the knife af ter the assassination and thereby removed every idence of his but unfortunately him. he made the mistake of attempting dry the dagger by wp- ing it on the fur lining of his greatooat.-Melvle Davisson Post in3tbe Saturday Evening Post.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01

the wrongs of Cuba demanded war even before the sinking of the Maine. Congress was imp0rtuned and when the of the Maine received we were swept into a wave of popular indignation which the president and congress could not resist. Thoughtful Americans have since been harassed by doubt whether that really just
 No president of the United States has been anxious to precpitate the country into war and no congress will for the glory of it. Notwithstanding the statements of the pacifists we do believe that the ammunition and gun makers could fool themselves into believing that involving this country would in the end be prof itable to them.
 be left with and the president for they must know far better than the people what the exigencies of any situation nght-deman
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01
Creighton News

Mr. and Mrs. Will Harris and three small sons. from Bistce Mrs. Frank Cook of Fl Paso. Mrs. John Schlalos of Peoria with their mother Mrs. w. L.. Osborn of Phoenix were visiting rela lives ,E .his community Thursday Air
 Harris and family accompanied by Mrs took motored over in their Over land stopping for a couple of days in Tueecon cnroute to visit with the
 family of Mrs. Harris sister. Mrs
 Lynn Fofster They report a delight
 fm r'p and are being much enjoyed Joy their friends and relatives here.
 The lrion family and many of the nciRhbors were greatly rejoiccd Thurs
 day afternoon when Fred Irion Big FIcd' of High school athletic fame. came home after five months ab- sence Wlth a surveying party. Fred is d very popular fellow out here. and it is sincerely hoped he will find con renial ard renumerative employment nearer home m the future. and vet We know that his employer has offered nim raise" and every inducement to Joiu his party again and go in a few
 days up near Ash Fork for two mCEths
 Little Alice Fornian who was SC i seriously i'll some ten days ago but Wno was thought to he well of that trouble. was suffering again severely | the latter part of last week. but is better again.
 MT J N. Ftter of Wa hington Dis trict visited his sister Mrs. Osborn
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01

Thursday afternoon. Mr Etter. who grows as fine alfalfa hay as is to be found in the valley. is delivering hay to he camp which Is doing the worN on the new head of the Grand Canal.
 Miss Marie Estrada. who did the hot lunch cooking fer the school during the winter, was married at the Catholic church. in town at eight o'clock N ednesday morning and q few, of her American friends from Creighton at tended The welding. and many others would like to have gone. had it not 'uecn so early. Those who did attend were Mrs. T. T. Forman. Mrs. Scott Grimes, Mrs. Ethel Mackey and Mrs.
 R. C. Stanford. The teachers of the
 school gave the bride pair of sheets ard pillow cases and the ?. T. A. gave similar set
 The closing Of the school on Friday evening brought out a corwd that packed the auditorium like sardines iH a box. there being sixty standing
 in tne room and the outside of every window full of eager faces, as well. The cry for q larger auditorium was
 heard on all sides And though the 1 crowd was so uncomfortably crowded. there was perfect attention through out the excellent program. all of which i was audible in every part of the room | The instrumental solo. The Battle of : the Nations" hV Miss Margaret FOrman inc the "Churning Sors' by boys of | he Intermediate grades were well rem ! lercd and loudly cheered. Then came an amusing dialogue Mother is Visit
 ing" in which the four children did all the terrible things children will lo when mother is away. When Tom went down into the well to recover the teapot which "Bob" had dropped into it. and they were all peering ir
 to see f ne got il little Fla Richmond
 h~ouelt down the house. by saving uT ! from the adiencc and peerins in. too
 Then came The Dream Man sung b,
 the Primary. followed by a Rose Drill
 hv l6 little girls, led ay Virginia Hun
 nd ENalyn Tribolet Next 4 wildly en
 cored "whistlinc Solo" hy Leola Mac
 Donald accompanied by Airs. Stanford
 A funny little dialogue Train in Te' ! Minutes" was followed ny sweet littl Iianc solo. by Una Duncan. and the'
 came the erammer grades play in ] acts Patriotic Peanut Stand in whic every ore did his part well. as did tn < Ease Ball Nine There was not on f who performed during the evening bu . what deserved especial mention, eve
 To Mir Powers presentation of certi ' ficates and the teachers awarding c 7 prizes Those graduating were: Nel . son SevrinGhans Raymond Brooke n James Forman. Annie Pavlista. Irma Q Malone, Orval Miller, otto lrion an B. Harold osborn.
 : Every Patron of the district is urge d to be present at the mass meeting [
 the auditorium Tuesday evening. z you hay, anything to say, speak the ! CT forever after hold your tongue.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01
Kut- FL -Amsra

When the story of the siege of Kut- FL Amara is told by General Townshend it will probably be one of such suffering has rarely been endured. It will probably be such a story the besieged could have related after the taking of Dutch cities by Ava. h is unlikely that the Turks have forced their way into Kut-El -Amara and il is still unlikely that Englishmen would have surrendered until they actually face face with starvation not next week the day but now. The beSieges must to the last have been buoyed with hope that the relief forces and the supplies which were hardly twenty miles distant. would he forced through. But there is period that after the last A time comes when human endurance is q an end. It matter then what happens the next day or the next minute. All is Courage and determination do
 Hearts not stone and stone is rent.
 Hearts steel and steel is bent"
 The expedition of General Townshend and the brave men who with him will occupy q place, in and story along with Balaklava. That at kut- FL Amara at Baalilava terrible sacrifice was useless will not take from the luster the achievement. On the contrary it will add ! A moderately brave may keep his courage when the star of success shines however dim before him. But only the bravest of the brave can fight on and on wAen they know that the end disaster.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01

moved q dead snake from sidewalk. Scout WcGowan removed an obstruc- tiOn from q sidewalk. Scout Grcg9 released a dog from pile of hay which had falen on alm. Scout Moon helped d scout find lost article. Scout Burton helped a boy in manual training. Scout Toverea helped boy with his lesons. Scout Baldwin took care of a stand for a man and refused the tip offered Scout Whitney di rected a woman to q house. Scout Rudolph removed some glass from the sidewalk. Scout Schupp covered q ball for d small boy. Scout Skinner di- rected a man to a newspaper office. Scout Michael found ball for q boy. Scout Platner ran an errand for a woman. Assistant Secretary McQuis
 ton directed a man to q certain place. Scout Madison removed a wire from a road Scout Johnson cut some 2ras% for woman. Scout Discher assisted some ladies in stacking chairs. Scout Culver showed man through the Y. M C. A building. Scout Zellichs car ried several bundles for a woman
 Scout Girand aided cOmrade with his lessons On Saturday several scouts lnder Scoutmaster Trippell visited the r. C. X F.. power plant. They were shown through the building by Mir Carter who clearly expiained the ma chinery used as wosl as the method employed Later the scouts were 1 taken through the gas plant and the method of making gas from crude oil 1 was explained. as well as the subse- quent refining processes. Later the scouts learned that lampblack, Il by | product of 3 manufacture of gas. was burned in the great furnace that ! formed part of the auxiliary power station. Several scouts who picked ur | chunks of the lampblack testified tha; 1 it was the real article and offered thcil |! black hands as evidence. After the l trip through the plant several of the 1 youngsters gave demonstrations ol rapid signal work in the Morse inter
 national and semiphore codes. After this yels were given for MT. Carter an' the P C. X F.. company They thct i returned to the r. M C. A.. where , swim was the order of the day.
 NORTHCUTT ELY,
 Secretary Troops l and ;.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-01
A PARENTS DAY" IN SCHOOL

It's safe wager that the pupils of Cleveland elementary and high school will have their lessons letter perfect Friday, May ,.
 In letter to principals Superintendent Frederick suggests that day be utilized Parents Day" which mothers and fathers accompany their children to school and hear the boys girls recte. will he Cleveland's first trial of the plan.
 Superintendent Frederick adds the program should consist of the regular work of day. In his letter he says:
 'l know of nothing more wholesome than for par ents to sit in the rooms with their children and ob serve them they perform the regular work of the day Literary programs and entertainments undoubt~ edly have their places, but in do they rep resent the vital and valuable work done by the pu pills. ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer