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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
UGH! CALONEL MAKES
 YOU DEATHLY SICK
Stop Using Dangerous Drug Before It Salivates You.
 It's Horrible.

You're bilious, sluggish, constipat- ed and believe you need vile, dan- gerous calomel to start your liver and clean your bowels.
 Here's my guaranteell Ask your druggist for 50 cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone and take a spoonful tonight. If it doesn't start your liver and straighten you right up better than calomel and without griping or making you sick want you to go back to the store and get your money.
 Take calomel today and tomorrow you will feel weak and sick and nausested. Don't lose days work, Take spoonful of harmless, vege- table Dodson's Liver Tone tonight and wake up feeling great. It's per- fectly harmless, so give it to your children any time. It can't salivate, so let them eat any thing sfter- wards--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Strawberries by April 20.

w. E. Taylor of Grannis was in Mena Thursday to look after busi- ness with the county officials, and making arrangements to be ready tC market the strawberry crop. He re- ports that the prospects for a good strawberry crop are excellent, and he thinks that the first berries will be marketed out of Grannis about the goth of this month. The acreage this year is not large enough for car lot shipments. On the other hand he states that plans are complete for putting outsa sufficient acreage of cantaloupes to make car load ship ments.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Gus Powers In q Good Move.

The effort to observe "clean up and to utilize the vacant lots for tn, growing of vegetables is being giveI a splendid impetus by A. J. Powers Gus started the movement by clean ing up the four vacant lots north o the building in which his billiard parlor is located, and after taking several loads of tin cans and other rubbish from the lots, he concluded that he would make use of the lot, and at the same time keep dowI weeds He is having the lots plowed and will put the ground to potatoes with row of cannas along the wall for trimming.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Otis Wingo
Cominn Rack to Polk .,nnntx

A. D. York, who formerly lived in Polk county, but in recent years had been in Mississippi and Louisiana has decided to come back here tc live, and to that end closed dea thru the Horner & Payne real es- tate agency for the purchase of tho home and i4 acres of ground owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Riley and located three miles west on the Talihins road. MT. York has been in Mens for the last three months, and will make arrangements at once to have his family join him so that he car make crop for this year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
W.J. BRADLEY IS SAVED
Telegram to Postmaster Allen From Congressman Otis Wingo Brings
 the Good News to Mena.

The awful strain of uncertainty under which Mr. and Mrs. J. w Bradley and family have been labor ing since it was reported last Sat- urday that their son, Will J. Brad ley, was a member of the crew of the British Steamship Crispin, which was torpedoed on March 20 off Mine head, Ireland, was relieved Thurs day when the following telegram came to Postmaster R. $. Allen from Congressman Wingo.
 Washington, D. G.. April 5, i9i7 R. $. Allen, Mena, Arkansas.
 Secretary of State advises Brad ley saved, and is sailing for New York.
 Otis Winpo.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

M. c. Trumbull and H. H. Thomas returned last week from Beaumont, Tex, where they had been to try the case of the Sabine Slave Com pany against the Beaumont Hard wood Company. After several days of delay and after the jury had been empaneled to try the case, the court granted the Beaumont Hardwood Company a continuance until the May term of court It is thought now that the case will be taken to the federal court
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
In!ered Mrs. Elrod in Mena.

Word came from Mrs. Elrod Fay Tor last Thursday from Beebe, Ark, that t had heen decided to hiring the remains of her mother to Mena for burial in the I. o. o. r. cemetery,
 Mr. Elrod and Mrs. Taylor, accom- panying the remains, arrived in Mena Friday afternoon on train No. 8, and the funeral services were held immediately thereafter al the cemetery. The Rev. W. C. Carter, pastor of the M. K. church at Beebe, lat whose home Mrs. Elrod died, came to Mena with Mr. Elrod and daughter and assisted Dr. l.. w. B. Long of the First M E. church in conducting the services.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Farmers and others who live at distance from a drug store should keep in the house a bottle of BAIL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It may be needed at any time for cuts, wounds, sores, sprains or rheuma- tism. It is a powerful healing and penetrating remedy. Price 25c, 50c and Sl00 per bottle. Sold by Jack son Drug X Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
A SPOONFUL GIVES RESULTS.

When your young chicks do not grow and thrive they need a tonic. B. A. Thomas Poultry Remedy is not only tonic but specific for Bowel Troubles, Gapes, and other chick troubles. Get it today. We sell if on the money back plan Thacker Grocery Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Notice is hereby given that on this
 27th day of February. A. D. 1917. J.
 NJ. Heath has filed his petition in
 the Chancery Court of Polk county,
 Arkansas. asking that his title be
 confirmed and quieted to the fol-
 lowing lands, to-wit: The NEi4 Of
 NW14, and part of the NWA of NWA, described as follows: Begin
 ming at the SEE corner. thence North
 westerly down a hollow to creek, thence down the creek to NE cor ner, thence to plaIce of beginning. all in Section I, in Township } South. of Range 29 West; F acres more or less.
 Therefore. all persons who claim any interest in the above described lands are notified to appear in this court and show cause. If any there be, why the title of said petitioner should not be confirmed. Given under my hand this 26th day of February, 1917. WI l.. Parker. Clerk. Adv First pub. April i2. Last pub. May 1T. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Arrange for Democratic Primary.

Frank Lewis was up from Hatlleld Saturday to meet with the execu- tive committee of the Democratic Co Central Committee to arrange preiminaries for holding the pri- mary next Saturday for the selec- tion of candidates for delegates to the Constitutional convention. The special committee is composed of John Coombs of Freedom township, Frank Thompson of Center township and Frank Lewis of Cove township.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take urove's

General Tonic because jt contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up th ~vhg System. so cents
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
A prudent mother is always on

A prudent mother is always on the watch for symptoms of worms in her children. Paleness, lack of in- terest in play. and peeyishness is the signal for WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. A few doses of this excellent remedy puts an end to the worms and the child soon acts na- turally. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co., Adx,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Finks moved in Thursday from the home they recently sold to the Billingsly resi- dence on West Port Arthur avenue, just opposite their former home.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
A. III. Scoqqin Leases Lumber Plant.

Perry Harris of Fort smith, while in Mena last week closed deal thru which the plant of the Wyss Lum- Der and Trading Company, located at Eagleton, has been leased to A. H. Scoggin for period of ten years.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Farms Wanted.

I want several small cheap farms within 8 miles of Hatfield, Cove and vandervoort. Must be a bargain Write John D. Baker, DeQueen, Ar
 kansas. Adv-7tf.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mrs, Henry Lawrence and daugh- ter, Era, came in from Waters on Thursday to have dental work done, returning home Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

H. L. Nichols, who lives near the Oklahoma line southwest of Mena, was called to Mena by the illness of his daughter, Miss Lela. who is here to attend school and contracted the measles. She is getting along nicely at this time. Mir. Nichols says the production of food crops is being taken up as the one inn portant thing among farmers near him.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

,i J. Coker came in from Waldron Thursday afternoon to spend a short time with Mena friends and to gather ID some of the personal belongings which he had left here when he mOvcd to Waldron. Nr. Coker gave up his work Tn the For est Service the first Of this month, and is planning to start to Alaaama soon with Mrs. Cokcr and the baliy to make a visit at his id home
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

WANTED-Old scrap iron and cast
 ings, old blows and the like, of which loads of it are laying around in your way. Bring it all to J. k, Disheroon, Mena, and get the money | for it.-Adv. f3 At.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mir. and Mrs. Howard Braddock of Scott county, were in Mena Thurs day to get acquainted with busi- ness men and others. Mir. Braddock came from Morristown, N. J., about six weeks ago, locating near Ritz with view of going into the live Istock business, expecting to pay especial attention to raising goats and hogs, tho he plans eventually to raise Hereford cattle. Mrs. Brad
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mir and Mrs. o. B. Witherspoon and daughter, Dorothy, of Cove, ac- companied by w. B. Barton of Fort Smith, were in Mena Thursday while on the way to Womble. They made the trip in the Witherspoon auto mobile.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Wanted to Buy-50 head Of mules,
 from to 8 years old, weighing from 1000 Co 1900 pounds. See A. H. Scoggin-Adv. 80 & fl 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Moman Pruiett and W. T. Ritchie Of Oklahoma City arrived in Mena Thursday night. Mir Pruiett is the attorney who gained a reputation thru his speech on behalf of Senator Gore of Oklahoma few years ago. He was in Mena about three years ago, at that time having been at torney for Julius Garden ill the Black Springs bank case.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mrs. Fred Mills of Ashdown, Mrs. Eva Cecil of Palama, N M., and Miss Cecil Nations of Vanderyoort, while in Mena to attend the school con- tests were the guests of Mrs. ]. G. Hudgins, Miss Nations was one ,of the contestants in spelling.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

go from thence to Boles and then to Waldron.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

B. F. Wilcox and daughter, Miss Amy, and son, Arthur, were in from Nunley Saturday to attend contests in spelling and athletics. Miss Amy represented the Nunley school ill the spelling contest.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System The old Standard general strengthening tonic. GROVES TAsTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria .enriehes the blood and build up the sys- tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Deputy Sheriff c. c. Tunnell and J. V. Chambers of Wickes were county seat visitors Thursday, hav- ing come to pay taxes and look after other business with county officials.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

J. H. Woosley was in from Shady Grove Saturday. He just recovered from an attack of measles, which has interfered greatly with his spring work.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
PERSONAL NOTES

L. w. Hall of Hatfield was a busi- ness victor in Mena Friday. J, T. and C. T. Winton O; the Pot ter country were nj Mena Friday on business.
 F. E. Montier, nephew of Dr. Star buck of Acorn, was Mena visitor Thursday.
 w. NJ. Owens of Potter was in Mena Friday to market four head of hogs, which netted him $57.40
 John Harrison has leased his in- terest in the blacksmith shop on South Mena street to his partner, T. $. Peters.
 J. w. Harkey of Hatton was in Mena Thursday to have dental work done and look after matters of busi- ness for Harkey X Son.
 w. s. Cox and Frank Shores of Rich Mountain were here Friday to pay taxes and look up records at the court house.
 Miss Fife Sutton, teacher in the Page, Ok, schools was among those attending the school contests held Friday night and Saturday.
 Dr. D. w. Connally of Hatfield was in Mena Friday to attend the session of the Polk County Medical Associa- ton of which he is president.
 Mrs. J A. Beavers left Thursday night for Ringing, Ok, for a visit of several months at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Harwell.
 A, D. Parker of Mineola, who is at tending school in Hatfield, was among the visitors at the school contests Friday night and Saturday.
 Mrs. R. D. Sale and Mrs. Charles Lowery, and baby Dorothy, came from Sallisaw Ok, Wednesday to visit at the home of Mrs. J. R. Steel and other relatives in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Captain c. J. Hazlett came in from Shady Thursday, going from here to Vanderyoort to be under treat ment by Dr. F. A. Lee.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

A. J. Rhodes of the vandervoort Home Nurseries, was among the south end folks in Mena Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Ollie Gravelle, who is a student in St. Joseph's Academy, went to De- Queen "Wednesday afternoon to be with homefolks until Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

L. w. Hall of Hatfield was busi- ness victor in Mena Friday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

w. NJ. Owens of Potter was in Mena Friday to market four head of hogs, which netted him $57.40
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

F. F Montier, nephew of Dr. Star buck of Acorn, was Mena visitor Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. r. |. Westcott of Nebraska, who are visiting at the home of N o. Allen at Cove, same to Mena Friday evening in company of Mir. Allen, to attend the school contest. Among others from Cove were Prof. c. NJ. Woods, Miss Lou ise Mullins, Miss Josephine Allen and Ted Woodell The two last named took part in the contest, Miss Allen taking part in the reading con- test and Ted Woodell in the spelling contest.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mrs. R. D. Sale and Mrs. Charle; Lowery, and baby, Dorothy, came from Sallisaw, Ok, Wednesday tC visit at the home of Mrs. J. R. Stee and other relatives in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Louis Clark Of Midland, Ark., ar
 rived in Mena Friday and held a meeting in the courthouse that night in the interest of the Working Class Union, of which he is the State or ganizer. He is travelling overland, in order to make some of the inland points. Mir. Clark formerly lived in Polk county. in the posey Hollow |neighborhood, and on Saturday night he held meeing in the Posey Hollow school house, planning to
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

dock just recently joined her hus-
 band.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

J T. and C. T. Winton O, the Pot ter country were nj Mena Friday on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Dr. Chas. l.. Sanford of Board Camp was in Mena Friday to at tend the meeting of the Polk County Medical Association. Doctor, like everyone else is intensely interested in the proceedings of Congress at this time, and he remained in Mena Friday evening until he heard what had been done in the matter of the declaration of war.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

F.. J. Mead of Hot Springs, deputy forest supervisor, accompanied by R. F. Stewart, assistant forester of of Washington, spent several days this week with the forest men in Mena. They also made a visit to the Ranger station at Shady. Mr. Stew art went to Harrison and other points in the Ozark Forest Reserve, from here, leaving for the north on Friday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12
Notice of Petition to Quiet Title.

Adv. First pub. March 29. Last pub. April i9, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

John Harrison has leased his in terest in the blacksmith shop on South Mena street to his partner, T. s. Peters.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

A, D. Parker of Mineola, who is at tending school in Hatfield, was among the visitors at the school contests Friday night and Saturday
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

County Superintendent w. Homer pigg anounces that the services of Supt. George w, Reid of the Fort Smith schools have again been se- cured to conduct the teachers in- stitute, the session of which will be- gin June fl. An effort is being made
 to secure an instructor for primary
 work also, the teachers at the last institute having voted to ask the
 County Superintendent to select two instructors for this year
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mrs. A. V. pirtle returned Thurs day night from Oden where she had spent week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

J. W. Harkey of Hatton was in Mena Thursday to have dental work done and look after matters of busi- ness for Harkey X Son.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Miss Fife Sutton, teacher in the Page, Ok, schools was among those attending the school contests held Friday night and Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Dr. D. w. Connally of Hatfield was in Mena Friday to attend the session of the Polk County Medical Associa- ton of which he is president.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

Mrs. J A. Beavers left Thursday night for Ringing, Ok, for a visit of several months at the home oi her daughter, Mrs. Smith Harwell.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

J. W. Stevenson came in from Frederick, Ok, Thursday and plans to remain here for the summer. He is going to act as sales agent for Goss X Wood in their automobile business.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-12

W. s. Cox and Frank Shores of Rich Mountain were here Friday to pay taxes and look up records at the court house.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-08
GERMANY PLANS
DESTRUCTION OF
PANAMA CANAL
SOUTH AMERICANS
SHOW APPRECIATION
Construe Wilson's Mexican Policy As
Influenced by Wishes OF Nations of
Latin America.
Omitted Press)

BUNEOS AIRES, March Recent
news dispatches from the United
States indicating that President Will
sons forebearing policy toward Mexi-
co was adopted to some extent in def
erence to South America public opin-
ion have created an excellent impress
sion in the southern republic.
For the first item since the Mexican
situation became acute the admission
is being made here that the United
States government has been very pa
tient under severe provocation. Wheth-
er this view would still be held in
the event of fresh threats of inter
ventiOn in Mexico is doubtful. 1t is
distinct change, however. from the
hitherto generally expressed opinion
that North American mistakes and de-
liberate misunderstanding were respOn-
sible for all the Mexican troubles of
the past few years.
That their wishes would be taken
into account by the Washington ad-
ministration, to tell the truth was
more than South Americans expected
From all appearances the Presidents
attitude has done more to develop a
friendly feeling on the southern con-
tinent toward the United States thar
anything in a generation.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-08
G. NJ. HALL SAYS WATER
IN RESERVOIR is GREATER
THAN LAST YEAR.
MUCH UNMELTED SNOW STILL IN
THE MOUNTAIN REGIONS
Company Manager Says Owing to Dis
appointment Last Year Re is Slow
TO Make Estimates But Has Hopes
For Tract This Year.

"While we were so badly disap-
pointed last year, in regard to what
the runoff would be, that we are rath
er careful in making estimates, We
feel safe in saying that the amount of
water available for the Salmon tract
this year will be considerably larger
than last year." said Manager G. NJ
Hall, of the Twin Falls-Salmon River
Land & Water company yesterday
1.-The water today is something
more than ten feet above the guage,"
he continued, while last year it was
only six and eight-tentls feet above.
Today there are about 1i.O00 acre feet
of water in the reservoir against about
10000 acre feet a year ago, gain OF
approximately 1000 acre feet. In
this connection, it should be remem-
bered that we had a big thaw in Feb
ruary, 1916, which melted a great deal
of snow, while we have had no thaw
this year that produced any water to
increase the supply in the canal. The
temporary thaw which broke the can
ais on the Twin Falls tract, had no
effect here, since it was too short to
melt the snow in the mountains.
''The principal cause for our hope
of an increased supply this year lies
in the fact that the fall of 1915 was
exceedingly dry and that the snow
fell lightly so that when it thawed off
gradually much water was absorbed
in the dry ground and much evaporat-
ed. AS a result the runoff was 10000
acre feet below normal. The runoff
on the previous year had been only
about one-third of the normal supply.
There is great deal of snow report
ed in the mountains this year. espec-
tally in the Shoshonc Basin, snd none
of it has melted yet. The ground is
frozen under it so that il cannot be
absorbed. Hence we look for a COM
paratively heavy supply.
81 have not heard of anyone seeking
to put new land under cultivation this
year. Last year we had about 10000
acres. If no new land is placed under
cultivation we look for more satisfac-
tory supply of water for that already
under cultivation, but on account OF
OUR disappointment last year, we are
as 1 said, cautious about making pre-
dictions"
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-08
HANSEN BUTTE WORK
TO BEGIN SHORTLY
Financing Provided For and Surveys
For Location of Pumps Made-COn-
structiOn to be Pushed.

Engineers are now on the ground
completing surveys of canal lines to
Hansen Butte lands to be watered by
Miner Canal company. Surveys for
location of pumps have been made
and George w. Sturtevant, designing
engineer of Chicago, will be here
next week to consult with e. v. Berg
in the definite location of the pumps
and the construction and installation
of pipes. Everything is in readiness
for the rapid completion of the pro-
ject. The necessary money is on de-
posit and it is announced that there
will be no delays when weather con-
ditions permit construction of the
works.
Pumps with ninety second feet cap
acity are contracted for May deliv-
cry and several thousand acres will
be under irrigation this year.
Construction of the' entire works
will be continued through the sum-
mer and fall and the entire works
completed for irrigation i'll 1918.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-08
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
HAS PROSPEROUS YEAR.

At the annual congregational meet
ing of the First Presbyterian church
Wednesday night, the financial re-
ports, especially the benevolences,
showed a marked increase over form
er years. The pastor. DR.. ]. F. Shep-
herd, reported for the year, sermons
preached, 107; other meetings held,
216; baptisms, twenty-six; members
received, sixty-one; funerals conduct
ed, twenty-five, of whom three were
members of the church; marriage
ceremonies, twenty-four; pastoral
visits, 1864, more than one-half
shared by the pastors wife. The four
years of the present pastorate show:
Sermons, 456; other meetings, 927;
pastoral visits, 1927; baptisms, 100;
members received, 47S; funerals, SO,
of whom but seven were members of
this church; marriages, SO. The
membership four years ago was PA;
present membership, 623.
Officers elected for the ensuing
year are: H. E. Powers, r.. P. Logan,
George Bristol and Arthur l.. Good
rich, elders, the first three named
succeeding themselves; Frank M.
Kendall and Mrs. Mabel Harvey. re-
elected deacons; G.. e. Munson, d. r.
Young, E. p. Dunlap and William
Lambing, reelected trustees; L.. l..
Breckenridge, c. M. Hill and E. l..
McIlwaine, elected trustees to raise
the number to twelve.
The meeting unanimously endorsed
the acts and plans of the church
building committee The report
showed that more than $4,000 had
been raised and paid out during the
year.