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The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
NEW MEMBER ON
 NORMAL BOARD
TORREYSON REAPPOlNTED
Gov. Brough Also Appoints Allen Winham, Texarkana Banker, to
 Succeed Rev. T. Q. Owen.

Prof. B. w. Torreyson of Little Rock was re-appointed and Allen winham of Texarkana was appoint ed to succeed Rev. T. o. Owen, whose term had expired, as members of the board of trustees of the Arkansas State Normal School, by Governor Brough late yesterday.
 Prof. Torreyson has been on the board of trustees since the establish ment of the Normal and is one of it's most valued members. He has always manifested an active interest in the school and has devoted much time and thought to its interests. He is secretary of the board.
 MT. Winham served as superin- tendent of the city schools in Texar- kama for a number of years and has also held the position of county ex- aminer of Miller county and mayor of Texarkana. He is now vice presi- dent and active head of the Mer- chants and Planters Bank of Texar- kama. He was one of the leaders in the campaign for the adoption of the 12-mill tax amendment last sum- mer and fall and is president of the Arkansas School Directors Associa- tion.
 President Doyne said today that although he regretted that the Nor mal would lose the services of Rev. Owen on the board, he did not be- lieve the governor could have made better selection for . new member than MT. Winham.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
WOULD AGAIN HELP MAKE CONSTITUTION

Joseph w. House of Little Rock, one of the few surviving delegates to the constitutional convention of 1874, an- nounced yesterday that he will seek the nomination for delegate at large from the Fifth congressional district, of which Faulkner county is a part. MT. House was delegate from White county in the convention of 1874 and afterwards served as the first senator from the Twenty-Seventh senatorial district, composed of White and Faulkner counties. He is Confeder- ate veteran, having enlisted for two ears when but l6 years of age. For the past 30 years he has practiced law in Little Rock and was United States district attorney during both of President Cleve- land. His son, J. w. House, Jr., was Governor Broughs campaign manager and is chairman of the State Demo- cratic Central Committee. MT. House
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
HENDRIX lASSIES TO
 MEET VARSITY GIRLS

The first intercollegiate debate to be staged by the Hypatia Literary So- ciety, composed of the young women students of Hendrix College, will be held at Conway on May ', when their representatives, Misses Ruth Bassett and Mary Simmons, meet the repre- sentatives from the Sapphis Society of the University of Arkansas. The Hendrix maidens will present the af- firmative side of the question, "Re- solved, That the Present Literacy Test Is Undesirable as a Means of Re stricting European Immigration"
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
OFSPONDFN] STOCK MAN SHOOTS SELF w. D. LIYESY A SUICIDE Financial Reverses Prompt Him to Send Pistol Bullet Through
 His Brain.

w. D. Livesy, aged 46 years, dealer m live stock, shot himself in the right temple shortly before noon to- day in crib at his barn on North Davis street. A .3S calibre Colts revolver was used. The ball passed almost entirely through the head. He was still alive at 3:3O this after noon, but it was stated that death was momentarily expected. t
 According to his wife, Livesy came home about 11:30 o'clock this morn ing, going through the house to the barn. After preparing dinner, Mrs Livesy called to her husband, but upon his failure to answer, she went to the barn, finding him lying uncon- scious upon the floor of the crib.
 It is said that Livesy had suffered financial reverses during the past few weeks, and that he had appear ed considerably worried.
 A note was found in his pocket, addressed "To Whom it May Con- cern," in which Livesy expressed great affection for his wife and his daughter, Miss Mary Livesy, aged IT years. He states in the note that he had done the best he could, but that he had been unable to- pull through" with his financial difficult ties.
 Supt. J. P. Womack, a neighbor, stated to the Log Cabin Democrat this afternoon that the domestic re- lations Of Livesy and his wife ap- peared to be harmonious, and that much affection was shown Mrs. Livesy was prostrated with grief. She said that her husband could have had no cause for killing himself other than despondency over financial af fairs.
 The Livesys came to Conway from DeValls Bluff about five months ago.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
W.M.S.TO MEET AT
 CONWAY IN 1918

After a lively contest with Forrest City, Conway was selected as the next meeting place of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society of the North Arkan- sas Conference, which adjourned at Van Buren yesterday after three day session. The conference will as semble here the second week in Feb ruary, 1918. The Conway delegates, Mrs. S. G. Smith, Mrs. Guy A. Sim mons and Mrs. w. F. Smith extended the invitation or the meeting here. They returned from the conference last night. Mrs. Smith was reelected district secretary of the Conway dis trict.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03

According to reports in circulation
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03

the west side of the public square.
 Citizens who have been seeking the suppress such places of amusement have been endeavoring since the place was opened to force it to close and case is now pending in county court in which it is sought through petitions to prohibit the maintenance of pool and billiard halls. This case will doubtless be dropped as soon as the local law becomes effective.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
BUYS sSCHWARZ RESIDENCE.

o. o. Florence has purchased from Dr. Otto Wilmington the large res- idence on the corner of Locust ave- nue and Scott street known as the Schwarz place. Mir Florence has sold the residence he now occupies on Center street to Fred Gordy. He means to make extensive improve ments on the property he has just purchased and will occupy it as home
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
SUNDAY COLLEGE DAY."

In accordance with a suggestion of President J. H. Reynolds of Hendrix College which was adopted by the general Sunday school board of the Methodist church, tomorrow will be observed as college day by all of the Sunday schools of the church. Ad- dresses of an educational nature will be made and will take the place of the usual Sunday schol services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03

at Mayflower, Blount visited his wife at her home near that place short ly after his last escape from the Ar kansas penitentiary. When he left Blount is said to have told her that she would never again see him alive. Il will never surrender again and will never take another whipping" he is reported to have told his wife.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03

As soon as the bill receives the governors signature, which will probably be early next week, it will become unlawful to operate bil- liard or pool hall in Conway. The only place affected by the law will be poolroom operated for the past several months by R. D. White on
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
Grand Theatre
Bluebird Ph0toplavs Inc

Bluebird Photoplays, Inc. Present Picture Version of a
 Legand of the Sierras THE GIRL OF LOST LAKE, Introducing Myrtle Gonzalez,
 Val Paul, Fred Church and Select Company of Bluebird
 Photo-Players. Pictorial Beauties of the Mountains Nature Scenes in Nature Settings Rugged Types in Stirring Romance Written and Produced by
 Lynn F. Reynolds Author of "The Secret of the Swamp" ADMISSION ---- 10 & 15c
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03
SENATE PASSES
 POOLROOM BILL

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat.
 Little Rock, March 3.-The senate this morning passer the Hardy bill prohibiting the maintenance of pool rooms billiard halls or bowling al leys within three miles of Hendrix College.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-03

has many warm friends in Faulkner county who would be glad to see him honored with the unusual distinction of service in two constitutional con- ventions of his state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CORRESPONDENCE
ALF ALPINEs.

R. N. Moore refenced his garden last week,
 Mrs. Ramsey is visiting her chil- dren at Mill Creek.
 C. C. White made a business trip to Womble Saturday.
 A. M. Golfer attended the singing at Caddo Sunday morning.
 R. T. Putnam of Big Fork was a guest of J M Beck Sunday
 Ollie Hughes was over from Wat CTS Saturday visiting relatives. J. NJ. Bowen came in from Mena Friday with load of goods for his store.
 Everything growing fine and the farmers are preparing to plant cot ton this week.
 A union Sunday school was or ganized at Union Sunday. Everyone invited to attend.
 Miss Maggie Goodman spent one day last week with Mrs. B. Collins at Manning Mill. Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Holmes visited with Mir. and Mrs. c. c. White at Red Hill Sunday. MT. and Mrs. D. G. Edwards were dinner guests of Mir. and Mrs. R. N. Moore at Union Sunday.
 Master Lexa Crump of Black Springs is visiting his grandparents, MT. and Mrs E. J. Henley
 The Manning mill, that was To- eated below here, has been moved below Womble, near Caddo Gap Miss Francis Riser returned last week from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Walter Yarbrough at Mimosa.
 Mrs. R. A. Bowen left for Mena Saturday to go to Smithville. Ok, to be at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. D. s. Walls, who is very ill. Pearl. the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. S. Hughes, who has been quite ill is slowly improving. Dr. Chas. Sanford of Board Camp has been in attendance. F. F. Edwards returned from Mena Monday with supplies for the Ali store. While at Mena Mr. Edwards went to Acorn on a business trip to the Peter McWilliam home, Golden Acres.
 The Rev. McMiIIan of Mill Creek and the Rev. Jerry Newman of Big Fork, will preach at the Baptist church next Saturday night and Sunday. Rev. Hopkin Edwards will preach Sunday night Rev M. B. Goodman will preach at Shiloh the first Sunday in May.
 Every available piece of ground should be planted and cultivated. To keep down the high cost of everything, raise enough of every thing to supply the table this sum- mer, and can fruit, raise potatoes and beans, etc, for the winter. and don't depend on the merchants for everything you eat, and we will see prices come down. We need a food preparedness meeting here, to help carry on this work in this com mtnitv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Clagett Chirographer
INK ITEMS.

Doc SorreIs of Potter spent Sun day night at the O. E. Perry home near Ink.
 Rex Wood and family of Yocana were visitors at the c. L. Harris home Sunday.
 J. P. A. Johnson was a business visitor "Wednesday and Thursday at Nandervoort. Miss Ella Crawford of Mena spent from Saturday until Monday with homefolks near Ink.
 Merchia Mitchell visited in Mena Friday night at the home of his sis ter. Mrs. Hey Willis.
 Eugene Davis and family drove out from Mena Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. Davis father, T. c, Conn, of near Ink. B. w Larmon visited with his cousin. Mrs. Will Cole and family. of near Pine Grove Sunday.
 Mrs. Amanda COrley returned to Mena Friday afternoon after a sev- eral days visit with friends at Ink.
 Mrs. Mollie Willis and children of Mena are spending this week at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. |p. | Mitchell.
 Miss Matte Russell, who has been teaching music at the Dick Thomas home near Nunlev, returned Sun day afternoon to the H. L. Rosson home near Pine Grove. ere
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
FOUR GRADUATES AT COVE.
Outbreak of Measles Caused Closing
 Program to Be Omitted.

To The Star, Mena, Ark
 On account of a severe scourge of measles, we have been compelled to abandon the entertainment which we were preparing for the close of school. It has always been our aim to have a program that would be profitable to the students in a lit erary way, and would also be en- tertaining 10 the public. We are sorry we could not give an enter tainment this year, but the measles broke in on us tor perhaps 1 should say broke out on usl, and 1 make this explanation so that the patrons might know why we had no pro- gram.
 We have four graduates from the High school departments this year. Those receiving diplomas are Claud Bryant, Rale Young, Nellie Givens and Grace Towery. They are all worthy, upright and honorable young people, and I bespeak for them successful future.
 For several years, the Chillicothe Business College has offered a free scholarship to the High school student making the best grades dur ing the term. The scholarship this year goes to Josephine Allen, who made the highest general average in her grades. She in very studious, is anxious to obtain an education, and is worthy of the honor con- ferred upon her.
 Leslie Woodell was awarded a present because of his regular att tendance. He has not missed day in four years. No premium had been offered for the most regular student, so Leslie was not working for prize, but had higher motive in view, and reserves to be encour- aged.
 Some parents, I am sure, do not know what a disadvantage there is in irregular attendance, but the teacher realizes that it is one of the most serious difficulties with which we have to contend. want to make one more appeal to the patrons of our schools to make the percentage of attendance as high as possible. We are not able to announce the Eighth grade graduates, as their pa pers have not yet been graded.
 On behalf of the teachers, I want to thank the school board, the School Improvement Association and the patrons of the school for their hearty cooperation during the term. We have enrolled a greater number than usual in both the High school and grade departments, and the students have done excellent work. Let Us plan for still more im- provement next year.
 Respectfully,
 c. M Woods, Principal.
 Cove, April B. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
CLAGETT CLIPPINGS.

Farmers are planting cotton this week.
 Some new enterprises are ex- pected in this vicinity soon. J. Nj. Bowen and family took din- ner with Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ. Beck.
 J. Monroe Bowen and son. of the Cash store, brought in new goods from Mena Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gaylon Lively went | to Mill Creek Saturday, where they remained until Sunday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Elijah Lively.
 Aunt Rose Ann Bowen has gone to Oklahoma to be at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs D. s. Walls, who is very ill and not expected to live. She was accompanied to Mena by F.. F. Edwards.
 Freeman Edwards returned Mon day from the Golden Acres farm, where he purchased a two cylinder gasoline engine which will be use by Mir. Edwards in running thresh- ing machine.
 J. I. Strickland and W. R. Lively have been appointed by County JQukt JOilll ID. hCiiN OO IOillPVc0 the township assessment board un- der the new assessment law for Big Fork township.
 H. c. Ferguson was down from Board Camp last week and spent several days iTere visiting at the homes of his brothers, George. Vir- gil and Doug Ferguson, also shak- ing hands with his old neighbors.
 Mrs. Mamie Edwards has taken the oath of office and executed the bond to obtain her commission as postmaster at Clagett, succeeding her husband. D. G. Edwards. Mir Edwards will still be connected with the office as assistant postmaster.
 The Revs. McMillan and Newman of the Primitive Baptist faith, will preach here next Saturday night and Sunday at fl o'clock. Dinner will be served on the ground. Preaching on Sunday night by the Rev. Hapkin Edwards on the sub- iect of Sin"
 Clagett Chirographer.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
MN oF MusIc MouNTAIN., :,

The Star, in it's effort to give a full report of the Circuit Court proceed ings which it considers of vital im- portance to it's Polk county readers, was compelled last week to omit In- stallment No. fl of Nan of Music Mountain even tho adding two ex- tra pages. This week court news also has first call, and the serial is again omitted.
 Nan of Music Mountain" will doubtless be taken up again next week and run to conclusion.
 1t is a great story, too. isn't it?
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
BRIEF AND BREEZY.

To be monarch is getting to be terribly old fashioned.
 This is our country. but it will cease to be if we refuse to defend it,
 The French should worry about the devastated districts. as they can put 1t in the bill later on
 Still. no monarch abdicates out of love for his country until his loving subjects show him the door.
 If the Teutons don't receive that indemnity soon, they won't be able to continue the war much longer.
 Speaking of elastic currency, the potatoes which have been serving as legal tender have begun to sprout.
 The ezaR's inability to grasp the psychological moment is shown by his desire to raise flowers instead of potatoes.
 The National Committee for the Swift Overthrow of Englands seems destined never to pass the experi- mental stage.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
sINCEREsT FLATTERy.

If, as often is said, imitation is the sincerest flattery," the Kansas City Southern Railway Company and its agriculturist, J. Hollister Tull, have cause for much pride. For more than year Mir. Tull, in his official capacity, has been issuing frequent bulletins giving names and addresses of persons having all kinds of farm, garden and orchard products for sale. as well as the addresses of those desiring to buy these things. together with other information. Recently J. F. Nicholson, field agent fn marketing with the Extension Division, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, was in Mena and got a line on what was being done. and promptly proceeded to not only adopt the general style and get-up of Mir. Tull's bulletin, but even used large part of the items Mir. Tull had gathered and printed. Fol- lowing along the same line, John H. Page, Commissioner of Agriculture of Arkansas, now is issuing a sim liar bulletin.
 The purposes of all these are the same to bring the producer and the
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
". l.. PARKER TRIED
 FOR ENfBEZZLEsIENT
Continued from First page).

touching the negotiations carried on by the bondsmen to secure the funds to be used in paying the amount due the County by w. l.. Parker, MT. Alley being one of the hondsmen and having furnished the money. The annual report of the County Clerk as approved hy the Commissioners of Accounts was identified by a member of the com mission and thereupon the State rested%
 The first and only witness intro duced by the defense was County Clerk Will Alexander, who was used to show by his records the action of the County Court in approving the annual report of the County Clerk for the year ending September 30, 1916, but the introduction of this testimony was overruled by the court. Thereupon the defense rest ed.
 The Court was in recess for some time to await preparation and sub mission of instructions by the de- fense, and after using such por- tions as the Court deemed proper, and after giving the same to the jury, the argument on the ease was started at 2:30 o'clock, the Court having granted each side one hour. The case for the State was opened by George Steel, assistant prosecut- ing attorney. Judge J. S. Steel and Minor pipkfn following for the de- fense, the argument being closed when Prosecuting Attorney A. D. DuLanev closed the argument for the State The case was submitted to the jury about 80 o'clock
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Agricultural and Commercial Club
 Organized at Nunley.

On account of the crisis that now exists or is about to exist in regard to the liability of the scarcity of feed and foed stun; and to prepare to meet the demands when they do cemA ur 10 keep them from coming, tfie Busfnpss men and farmers of Nunley met in a mass meeting Sat- urday night for the purpose of or eanizing and laying plans to for ward the planting and handling of such crops as the country actually needs and is liable to need still more.
 The meeting was called to order and the purpose fully stated by J. R. Neal. It was decided to organize d club Co carry on the work. After which Mir. Neal was elected pres inent and J. H. Stephens secretary
 There were several interesting talks and ideas suggested. It was suggested that the farmers cut down the acreage of cotton and instead plant more potatoes, beans, peas, sorghum and such other stun as the people actually need 1t was also suggested that all surplus of such things that the people have on hand at different times be reported to the club so if any one in the country happened to be in need of such things they could have a chance to get them instead of having them put on the public market and shipt out of the country. But after the people of the country are supplied lt can he put on the market and shipt out But first the community be supplied and then the balance shipt.
 There were many good things dis cussed and it seemed that a spirit of oneness prevailed and the people seemed eager to do the best thing for the defense of one and all.
 It is hoped and urged that each community organize and begin to prepare for the necessary things that our nation is calling for.
 The club will meet again next Saturday night and it is hoped that each and every man in the commun- ity will be present and help adjust the badly needed plans.
 There will be some good speakers on the program for next Saturday night-so come and hear them.
 ]. H. Stephens. Sec'y.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
slOO Reward. sl0o

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages. and influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de- stroying the foundation of the disease. giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na- ture in doing its work. The proprie- tors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all Druggiste. 7bc-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, That in pursuance of the authority and di- recti0ns contained in the decrelal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 10th day of April, A. D. 1917, in d certain cause (No. 455) then pend ing therein between A. H. Shell. complainant, and James l. Sisk, de- fendant, the undersigned as Con- missioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the SE door or entrance of the County Court house, in which said Court is held in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for iudicld sales, on the fifth day of May. A. b 1917, the following described real estate, to-wit: The S15 of SEA- See ton 2l, and the Nlz of the NEA of Section 25, all ill Township South Range g West, containing i60 acres more or less, in Polk County, Arkan- sas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as re- quired by law and the order and de- cree of said Court in said cause, with approved security. bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand this 23rd day of April, A. D. 1917.
 Freeman l.. Johnson,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. fst pub. April 26.
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The Mena weekly star., 1917-04-26
- The Fire Fiend Says:

I'd rather have a little spark A workin' under cover, Than all the compound interest A banker could discover. A yeast cake isn't in it, Or Geometry's progression, With what a little spark can do, That gives itself expression. Then hail, all hail, the little spark A workin' under cover; If you don't get him he'll get you In one way or another.