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The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
~--------------- -~--------------------- COVE FARMERS AWAKE.
Had Interesting and Instructive
 Meeting Saturday Niaht.

J. Hollister Tull, agriculturist of the Kansas City Southern railway, and Charles c. Delaney, county farm demonstrator, report good meeting held last Saturday night with the truck and fruit growers of Cove, who are making an effort to renew interest in cantaloupe and straw berry growing. MT. Tull gave an talk on the growing of these crops, and NIT. Delaney inn proved the opportunity to present the character of the work that is expected to be done in Polk county this year by the farm demonstrator and the home demonstration agent, his talk being especially directed along the line of work to be. done in tick eradication, the prevention of hog cholera and kindred lines, Mir. Tull reports that it is not likely that the Cove truck growers win go very heavy this year on ,cantaloupe culture, but renewed interest will be taken in strawberry growing.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
JUST WEATHER FACTS.

Reports from Bentonville and Rog- CTS, and SiIoam Springs, Gentry and Decatur are to the effect that the peach buds are killed. On top of that, the peach crop has failed there for two years back
 In Polk county the peaches are unharmed, and, so far as can be seen now, there is an outlook for a good fat crop this year. And both last year and year before there were lots of peaches grown in Polk county.
 The Star has no desire to make odious comparisons. but does want folks to come more fully to the real ization of the favorable climatic conditions that exist in this locality.
 Abdht two weeks ago this was brought out most favorably that is to Mena resident who chanced to go to famed health resort in North Arkansas This party left Mena one day, with it's balny breezes and sun shine. Arriving at the city over the mountains driving snowstorm was in progress, and the next morning there was a 6-inch covering on the ground, the following night hard freeze--real winter weather.
 Tn the meantime, there came a gentle rain in Mena, light frost at night, and crisp air and bright sum- shine the next day.
 Only recently, with the north tied up in one of the worst blizzards of the entire year, warnings were sent that cold wave of much severity was headed south. But at the time scheduled, all was sunshine and balmy breezes in Mena, and, for some reason of kind Nature, that blizzard failed to reach Us probably was forced off in some other direc- ton by the mountain ranges.
 No. Polk county does not possess all the good things of earth, but it has bountiful share of them, not least of which is, it's desirable eli mate, it's immunity from the worst of the blizzardsf and the enervating heat of the lowlands.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
BETHESDA SPRINGS.

The next of the series of cottage prayer meetings being held here will be next Friday night at the home of U. H. Cunningham
 There was preaching at the Dal- las church last Sunday. Sunday school was also reopened with a good attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Lyles have returned from New Mexico and may locate here. They are visiting Mrs. Lyle's father, Mr. Gray, north of Dallas, and other relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wood Goodwin and Mrs. 5. A. Nichols visited at old Potter Monday.
 C. " Gninn of the Scandinavian Ranch visited the J. D. Kaylor home Sunday.
 Wood Goodwin made trip to Ok lahoma last week, returning Satur- day
 There is increasing interest in mining in the Bethesda neighbor- hood, with new prospectors every day or SO.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Noted kansas Jurist Here.

Judge ]. c. RuppenthaI arrived in Mena Thursday from Russell, Kas., to spend a day with Mrs. H. c. Rup- penthal and other formerly of Rus sell people living in Mena. Judge Ruppentha is comparatively a young man, but he has made re- cord as one of the ablest jurists in Kansas, and is now serving his third consecutive term as district judge of the 23rd Kansas Judicial dis trict He came to Mena directly from Topeka, kas., whither he had been called with other judges to ap- pear before the Judiciary committee of the legislature for suggestion and information concerning pending leg islatlnn He returned home Friday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Notice of Petition to Quiet Title.

Notice is hereby given that on this 2lth day of February, A. D. 1917, ]. M. 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 NEA of NWA, and part of the NWA of NWAs, described as follows: Begin ming at the SE corner, thence North westerly down a hollow to creek, thence down the creek to NE cor, thence to place of beginning, all in Section ', in Township South, of Range 29 West. 42 acres more or less.
 Therefore, all nersons who claim any. interest in the above described lands are notified to appear in this court and show cause. if any there he, why the title of said petitioner should not be confirmed.
 Given under my hand and seal of said court. this 18th day of Febru- ary. 1917 w L.. Parker. Clerk.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
New Telephone Line Opened.

A. B. Palmer of the Twin Oak fa9m, who was among the farmers in town Saturday, reports that con- struction work on the Union Grove telephone line is almost completed, and that the patrons expect to be able to use the line the first of the week. The line will connect direct ly with the central office in Mena. The promoters of the line have or ganized by electmg G. E. kins- worthy, president; R. T Brown, vice president; and l. G. Harris, secre- tary-treasurer. The line will run up the Foran Gap road to Union Grove church, and thence to the head of Posey Hollow Ther2 will be ten subscribers on the line.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
From Colorado to See Ores.

W. I. Heath of Denver, who had spent several days in Mena and the surrounding country looking into some mineral prospects, left Monday night for Danville, to visit his mother before returning to Denver Mir. Heath reported that some time ago some Denver parties secured some samples of ore from Polk county, and they were so much in terested that they directed him to come to investigate the proposition He sent 10 pounds of the ore to the parties last week, and he feels that if the shipment he made is as rich as the sample the interested parties had heretofore, they will soon send a representative to this county to push developments.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Death From Cancer.

Christy zeigger, aged 20 years, died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Hale, in Halls addition, after a prolonged illness with cancer. The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. ]. R. Rushing, were held at the residence of Mrs. Hale Monday after noon. Interment was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
 He was afflicted with cancer of the throat and chest, and had undergone an operation about six weeks ago in Webb City, and soon thereafter came to Mena. A, consultation of physi- cians was held one day last weeks and it was decided that a further operation would be of no avail.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
INK ITEMS.

T, Blackwell and wife were Mena visitors Sunday.
 Asa Golden of Acorn was calling on friends near Yoeana Sunday.
 DOss Townsend closed successful term of school at Hickory Grove on Friday.
 Charles Hall of Mena was at the w. l.. Howard home Thursday on business.
 Maudie and Grace Head visited with Sudie and Myrtle Johnson Sat prday night.
 Fayette Brown, Brook Templeton. and Luther Rosson Sundayed with friends near Owens Chapel.
 Misses Eula and Rose Embry re- turned home Sunday from a week s stay with relatives at Board Comp.
 MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Rosson and Miss Hattie Russell of Pine Grove were guests at the Holland home at Ink Thursday
 Rev. w. L. Smith of Mena preached at Corinth Sunday after noon at three o'clock to large con- gregation.
 The little son of Mir. and Mrs. c. M Edwards died at their home Sat- urday night and was buried in the Owens Chapel cemetery Sunday afternoon, as
 Will someone who has had some experience raising onion sets for home use please tell us thru the columns of the Star, how and when to plant seed to be most successful?
 Among those in Mena Saturday from Ink, were Doss Townsend and sister, Miss Della: Will Cole and daughter, Miss Lola; J. H. Temple ton, Boss Edwards and Bob Wear.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

tended the fruit supper at the home of Ali Ellison at Board Camp Satur- day night.
 S. J. Moore and two sons. Frank land Joe, and A. C. Ellsworth, ] NJ Heath, Pet Ford Fart Smith, Seborn Harrison and Albert Ellsworth were m Mena Saturday.
 W. Il. Campbell moved from his farm last week to the Dr. Campbell Farm on Mountain Fork A Mr. Payne from Oklahoma took possess sion of the w. H. Campbell farm.
 Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Heath of Heath Valley called to see Mrs. Heath's brother, son of W. s. Fite, who was accidently hurt by one of his brothers, being hit by rock. u
 Happy Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
HOWARD HAPPENINGS.

Will Hetly was in Mena two days last week on business.
 Sam Hunt of Rich Mountain has moved his family to Fogel.
 Mrs. D. s. Sexton went to Mena Saturday for dental work.
 D. s. Sexton made a business trip to Mena one day last week.
 Grandma Mears and son. Willie. of Fogel were visitors Of Mr. and Mrs. N. Q. White Feb. IS.
 Mrs. J. R. Little and family have returned to their home at Howard after staying at Rich Mountain for several months.
 Mrs. A. Slower and children visited friends and relatives here the latter part of last week. Mrs. Slower lives at Rich Mountain.
 a Mountain Bow
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
WEST VALLEY WHISPERS.

w. L. Nichols of Hatfield visited at the home of Calvin Nichols Sun day.
 Nick Wright visited at West Val lev Sunday.
 The farmers of this community are busy getting ready for another crop.
 Erwin Moore. Dewey Chapman and Frank Self of Liberty attended the singing given at the home of C. Nj. Davis Sunday.
 The Rev. ]. L.. Bedding preached at West Valley Saturday night. but was called home Sunday on ac- Cg,.nt of illness of his son.
 Rill
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
---------------------- TWO-MILE WINTERS.

Farmers around here are sowing oats this week.
 Houston Anderson left Monday for points in Oklahoma.
 John Watkins visited from Friday to Sunday with Elven Williamson.
 Dr. and Mrs. Connally of Hatfield were dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. D. l.. Taylor, on Sunday.
 Pete Taylor and sister, Miss Zola, left Sunday night for a visit at Ft. Iowson with their sister, Mrs. Ben Brown.
 Burk Taylor. who has been work ing in pittsburg, Kas. since last spring, came in Thursday for visit with h0mefolks, returning to Pitts burg Sunday night.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
5-YEAR LOANS

made on improved bottom. valley or level upland farms in Arkansas or Oklahoma, at ct1frent rates. We rebate unearned interest, give pre- payment privilege at any semi-an- nual interest maturity and write commission note like straight in- terest, Responsible local represen- tation wanted. stephen Brown, g30i Ark. Valley Bank Bldg, Ft Smith Ark.-Adv. Cit.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
To Try Oklahoma Farming.

MT. and Mrs. D. L. Holiday and children passed thru Mena Monday afternoon enroute on an overland trip to Henrietta, Ok, where they are going to farm during the coming season. Mir Holiday owns a farm near Henrietta, and they have con- cluded that they would try Oklaho- ma for a year at least The Polk county farm has been rented for a year to the Class brothers. v &
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Tired of Western Sand Storms.

H. F. Naler, renewing his subscrip- tion to The Star from Lewis, Kas., writes of crops and weather condi- tions and says: T think some day I will return to Polk county to stay, as am getting tired of the West and the sand stornns." io 9s1s
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
State ot Ohio. City ot .Faledo.

Lucas county. SS.
 Frank J.,Cheney makes oath that he fs senior partner of tHa firm of F. J. Cheney X Co, doing business in the City uf T0iedo, County and State afore- said and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
 Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence. this 9th day of Deeem- Der, A. D. 1888. A. W. GLEASON,
 tSeaD Notary Public
 Halfs Catarrh Cure is taken intern- ally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
 Sold by all druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Piiia for constipation
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
NEWS FROM SHADY GROVE.

The peach trees around here are 
 There was singing at the school house Sunday night. Breaking corn and cotton ground and sowing oats these days. Alec Bronson of Big Cedar, Ok, was at the Davis Shingle mill this week.
 T. H. Woolsey is recovering from a bad attack of measles and pneu- monia.
 Mamma's paf
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Administration stands Pat.

Washington, Feb. 27.-After to- days cabinet meeting, it became known that the administration will oppose any vital change in tine proposed legislation to authorize President Wilson to protect Ameri- can lives and rights. The adminis- tration expects number of changes to be suggested, but believes the bill as it is now framed should be adopt ed without material alteration.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
RrNan Opnoses Wilson's Reauest

Jacksonville, Feb. William Jennings Bryan, in a statement is- sued here this morning, declared he is opposed to granting President Wilson the authority sought yester- day, and said that he will go to Washington to use his influence against if.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Another Dippina Vat ProbabIle

]. F. Standridge of Opal was. in Mena Thursday, bringing 20 bush- els of wheat of his own raising, which he had greund into flour, also. for his own use. He stated that there is active talk of building. 2
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
Notice for Publication.
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titat --DOj23--- Department of the Interior, II. s.
 Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
 February 23. 1917.
 Notice is hereby given that s4 WILLIAM IL. HARRISON, of Mena, Arkansas, who, on January D 1914, made Homestead Entry, Serial No. 0632h. for the SWA NE5z, Section B. Township &, Range g w., 9th Principal Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Fnal Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the, Probate Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 4th day of April, 1917. W tesh
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 John Jones. Drew Davis, Isom Cor nelison and Robert l.. Sartain, all of Mena, Arkansas.
 R. D. Newton, Register. Adv ist pub. Mar. f. Last pub. Mar. %, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
STANDING ROCK STATEMENTS.

Uncle Henry Harrison went to Mena Monday.
 J. F. Smith made business trip to Coal Hill last week.
 Some young folks of this place at
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
For Sale :,

For Sale The best chicken ranch m
 the suburbs of Atchison, Kas.; i; <se0 or will trade for a small inn proved home in Arkansas. Also a small house, barn and well on two z5-ft. lots; only two blocks from railroad shops: $500. Address F. NJ. Kinds. Atchison. Kas. Adv7-3t
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Mena, are visiting with their broth CT and wife, Mir. and Mrs. Cleave Maxwell, and together they attend ed Sunday school at Center Point on Sunday
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
W hat Our County
 Schools Are Doing
Report by W. Homer Pigg, County Superintendent.


 sociation will be held at Little Rock, March 29, 30 and 3i. Some of the leading educators of the United States are on the program and this meeting will probably be the great est in the history of the association. Will the teachers of Polk county see that we make creditable showing at this meeting?
 Several of the schools of the coun- ty are holding their eighth grade examinations this month. The questions have been prepared by the county superintendent and mailed to the various schools where the ex- aminations are conducted by the teachers in charge. The papers are then forwarded to the county super intendent who grades them and is- sues common school diploma to those who make passing grades. All teachers desiring questions for this examination should notify the coun- ty superintendent few days in ad- vance of the examination.
 
 A great interest is being taken by the boys of the county in the boys pig club work. Since the first of January the following students have been enrolled in the various clubs:
 Pig Club-Leland Henderson, Ar thur Cobb, Helter Littlepage, Free man Dover, Albert Bates, Elmer Hastings, Hugh Barton, Fletcher Richardson, Hugh Johnson and Mar win Evans of the Hatfield school Ezra Burnett, Eugene Stevenson, Willis Williams, Frank Manley, Has kell Gordon and John Lynn of the Potter school; Tom Smith, Clifton Scott, Oliver Scott and Russell Woodell of the Cove school; Clinton Higgins, Clark Burke of the Ozark school; Arthur Wilkins and Harry Wilkins of the Nunley school; Louis Tunnell. John Smith, Roy Smith, William Darwin, Edgar Davis, Til- lis Smith and Paul Joplin of the Wickes school.
 Corn Club-Helter Littlepage, El- mer Hastings and Hugh Barton of the Hatfield school, John Lynn of the Potter school; Harold Redmond, John Smith, Tillis Smlh and Earl Francisco of the Wickes school; Tom Smith, William c. Galloway and Ted Woodell of the Cove school; Ralph Roberts of the Ozark school; :; Twinkle Burnett of the Board Camp school; Raymond Putnam and Roy Putnam of the Big Fork school.
 Peanut Club-John Scott of the Cove school and Mitchell Arnold of the Ozark school.
 Cotton Club--Harold Hitchcock of the Cove school; Virgil Burke, Dew ey Arnold and Burt Paddock of the Ozark school; Arthur Wilcox of the Nunley school
 Potato Club-Tom Higgins of the Ozark school.
 Poultry Club-Th Thomas Young of the Cove school.
 This makes total of 3i boys who have enrolled in the pig club work; i5 in the corn club work; 5 in the cotton club work; ? in the peanut club work and 1 in the poultry club work; or a grand total of IS boys who have enrolled in the club work in Polk cOuntys
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01
MUCH DREADED OVERT ACT
 HAS BEEN COMMITTED
(Contlnued from First Page)

Stone, Hitchcock and O'Gorman, Democrats, supported them.
 No formal action was taken by either committee this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

dipping vat in his neighborhood, movement that meets with his hearty indorsement-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-01

Pigs For Sale Ready to wean, $i.50
 each- John ?. Graf.-Adv. g 2t.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-05
April Fools Day

You could never make the kid
lets of former days think that
April Fools Day was one of the
minor occasions of the year. They
looked forward to it as almost
next to July Fourth. They plan
ned elaborate hoaxes and con-
Quoted campaigns for the befool-
ment Of older and wiser heads.
For once in the year they felt
abreast of the grown-ups, being
able thus to deceive and make
game of them.
Most women set out in the
morning to fool their husbands
as the first business Of the day,
and commonly they succeeded.
The newspapers printed elabor-
ate accounts of traditional hoaxes
like placards attached to peoples
backs marked April Fool, wool
doughnuts fried in brown fat
looking exactly like the real
thing, etc. These were beyond
the capacity of the children, who
contented themselves with minor
stunts like calling attention to
some imaginary bird in the near
by tree.
The humorists of every age
have their. own methods, which
change from time to i'm e.
Practical jokes are not so COM
mon as they used to be. Wit
and humor becomes more refined.
People with humorous turn en-
joy jollying others matching wits
and poking fun at them. They
like tripping them up in conver-
sation and repartee, rather than
making them physically ridicu-
lous.
These modern forms of humor
are more subtle and are often
just as irritating to the sensitive
victim. Fun making is the spice
of life. People who can't take
their part and accept joking on
themselves good naturedly, are
bound to be as uncomfortable as
the old timer who had the pla-
card stuck on his back on the
first day of April.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-05
MAY SEE SOLDIERS.
No Doubt Government Plans 10 Use
Lincoln Highway on Which TO
Move Troops.

The general guess that the Lin
coin Highway may be used as a
military artery, a road to move
large bodies Of troops between
the East and West, is becoming
more generally favored and is be-
lieved in by more and more peo-
pie daily.
The idea is enhanced by an in
cident noted on Memorial Circle
in Chambersburg last Saturday
morning says Franklin Reposi-
tory. A large touring car driven
by a khaki clad chauffeur came
from the east on Lincoln Way
and half circled the memorial
fountain in Memorial Circle. AS
the car passed Chief of Police
Klenzing one Of the two men on
the rear seat threw a military
salute to the Chief and it was
observed that the two men in the
car as passengers were United
States Army officers.
The car momentarily halted at
the fountain and the two men
looked north on Main street and
one made some notes on a pad or
book in his hands. The car then
rolled on westward over Lincoln
Way,
In the event of war the Lin
coin Highway would be the equal
of the P. R. R. as 2 means of
moving large bodies of troops.
The motor car can run an average
of 20 to % miles an hour, which,
exceeds the steam roads record
during the movement to and from
the Mexican border, Cars can
be secured to an almost limitless
number, even Communicating
what are needed. There would
be no interference by other traf-
fic and the Government beyond
doubt is going to use the great
highway in just that manner.
All of which means that Nc
Connellsburg as Chambersburg
may get some first hand views Of
military operations this summer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-05
c. l. 5. {. Program.

April 9 l. Roll Call Scriptural
Quotations. 2. Talk on Leopold l
Harriet Sloan. 8. Sketch of
Mary Pittman. 4.
Talk, Leopold 2 and the develop
ment of the Congo States Mary
Trout. 5. Treaty Of Ghent-Rev.
Jackson. 6. Review of Chapters
20 and 90-Mrs. Henry.
April 16, l. Roll Call, Quota
tions from Favorite Authors. 2.
Belgium Boundaries-Mrs. Stew
ems. 3. The Two Nationalities of
Belgium-Mrs. McKibbin. A.
History Touching on the Princi-
pal points of Belgium-Mrs.
George Reisner.
April %, This week we take
up the last book of the 1857
course, What Men Fight For"
l. Roll Call, Current Events. 2.
The Authors Purpose Mrs. w.
A, Sloan. 8. Locate the Red, the
Adriatic, and the Mediterranean
Seas-Mrs. Mosser. 4. Debate,
Resolved that Nations Colonize
to Promote National Ideals and
not for Commerce-Miss Nc
Govern and Mr.. Smith. 5. Talk,
Race Unity the Cause of War
Mrs. Peck. 6 Talk, Religion and
Commerce as Causing War-Rev.
Jackson.
April 30 /. Roll Call, Current
Events. 2. Talk, How Did Eng
land Acquire Gibraltar-Mrs.
Hull. 3. Talk, History of Suez
Canal, Netha Nesbit. 4. The
Panama Canal as a Rival of the
Mediterranean Sea-Mrs. Henry.
5. Review of Chapters 3, A and 5.