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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT Nd. 24a.

Approved March IS. 1917. An Act regulating delegates to the Convention.
 Act provides all candidates for cleo .tion to Constitutional Convention shali.
 not later than 30 days before said elec- .tion file with the county clerk of the bounty in which he i' a candidate . sworn statement giving the names of Hall corporations with which said can sdidatc has been associated during one year preceding said election Providee that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in said county Failure to
 comply with this Act renders candidate
 Ineligible for said office.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
NOTICE rop PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. |. Land office, Camden, Arkansas, May 3l 1917
 Notice Is hereby given that
 ELIGE W. SNOW of Mena Arkansas. who on December 4 1915, made a Homestead Entry. Seria No 06904. for the SWA SEA-, Sectior 90, Township S., Range 30 w., 5tI Principal Meridian, has filed notice O. intention to make Final Communication Proof, to establish claim to the lant above described, before the Circui Clerk of Polk county, at Mena. Arkan- sas, on the 10th day of July 1917. Claimant names as witnesses
 Joseph C. Garland Eugene +. Twi ford, Homer Evans and Clarence F Anderson. all of Mena Arkansas
 R. n. NEWTON. Register. Adv. First pub. June q Last pub. July 5. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 28G.
Annroved Nsreh % oi S ge17

ApprONed MnTth zIl WI.
 An Act to create warehouse board and supervisors. regulate warehouses. create marketing bureau snd regulate ginning and baling Of cotton.
 This Act to be administered by the Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture. That the Governor, Secretary of State and Commissioner of Mines shall constitute a board who shall make rules and regulations for the control and administration of this Act. Said board to make all appoint ment and fix the salaries for same. Act prescribes duties of the appoint ees. Act provides penalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Approved March 24, 1917.

An Act to authorize reaSSeSsment or benefits fin improvement districts.
 Act authorizes directors or commis- sioners of any improvement district heretofore created under the laws of this state, including levee districts, drainage and road districts. may re- assess benefits accruing to property not oftener than once year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
N'arnlnq Order.

In the Chancery Court of Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas. No. 504. w. B. Hubbard. Plaintiff. vs. M. E.. Hubbard, Defendant.
 The defendant, NJ. k. Hubbard. is warned to annear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 28th day of May, 1917.
 Owen Parker. Clerk. W. \. Martin. Attorney ad Litefn. ist publication May 3l, 1917. Last pub. June 2f. f9i7
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT No. 4nz.
Arrroved March es' 1917.


 An Act to encourage and aid in the teachings of elementary agriculture, home economies and manual training teachers for rural and elementary schools in the state.
 Act gives the Board of Education su- pervisfon. Provides Act shall not ap- ply to any city or town having a pop ulation of more than 1000 inhabitants according to the last census. Also ap- propriates the sum of s40.000 for afd- ing said rural and village high schools and for the purpose Of teacher train ing, the sum of $10.000.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 2os.

Approved March 2t. 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections 1 and { of Act 13S of the Acts of 1915.
 Act authorizes the Attorney General to give consent to the taking of sand, gravel, oil or coal from the beds and bars of navigabe rivers and lakes of this state. Party removing such ma- terial shall also agree to file monthly with the Attorney General a sworn itemized statement of material so re- moved and pay amount into the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nn. 2rn.

approved March 2I. 19l7
 -Ah Aet to amend Section 19 of Act if4 of the Acts of 1943.
 nlNes the jurisdiction for the organ l1ation For the sub districts in the cir eult court Of the county in which the man district was organized. where the lands He in several counties. This Act pertains to drainage districts.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Acr nn aan
Annroved Ma

ADproved March zl l3II.
 An Act to amend Act No. 36I of Acts of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and superintendents shall hold one in- stitute for white and negro teachers each or one week in their respective counties. at any time hetewen June | and october T. Provides that Super intendent of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute. Re- l.irEs-al Laa--hel- .ll.@.,z-- . -e-.-ss-- es
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AFT NO. .f1n.

Approved March 2S 1917.
 An Act for the support and mainte- nance of the Medical Department of the University of Arkansas
 Act appropriates $52707.
 iot also provides that tuities and o' students shaii not exceed $50 per arnum.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. 274.

ApprOVed MATCH 24, IyII.
 An Act to regulate renewal or ex- tending time in payment of debts se- cured by mortgages. deeds of trust or vendors lien; also the operation of the statutes of limitation thereon, and prescribing the manner in which trans fers of mortgages and liens and satfs- faction thereof shaii be noted on the record
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. 2ea.

Approved March l7 l9lT
 An Act to enlarge the powers of the State Tax Commission Act provides that the Tax Commission shall file with the county clerk and county assessor n certificate showing the per centum of market value to be used in valuing for taxation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized to raise or low CT the assessment of any county in or der to make the same uniform through out the state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Warning order.

ID the Chancery Court of Polk County, Ark.
 Merchants Bank of vandervoort Ark, plaintiff. vs w. NJ. Stacy defendant. The defendant w M stacy is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Merchants Bank. of Vanderxoort. Arkansas.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this first day of June. 19i7.
 owen Parker, Clerk. Adv. First Pub. June 7 Last Pub. June 2S. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14

ev9ectfrg rU-r-zT-- --srrnr- r1c year 70 attend said institute. unless excused by the county superintendent or examin- CT Provides that teachers may attend other recognized normals or summer schools. or attendance upon the State Teachers Association In lieu of said attendance for any one year
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT No. 2nr.

Approved March 24, 1y17
 An Act authorizing and empowering municipal corporations to regulate, tax. prohibit or suppress certain places of amusement kept for hire, such as bill Hard halls, pool rooms. bowling alleys, box ball alleys.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Af,r NO. aaz.
Approved Narch 91 1al7

Approved March Fl, IyI7.
 An Act to amend Sections 6099 and 610l of Kirby's Digest. The counter claim mentioned in this chapter may be any cause of action in favor of the defendant or some of them. against plaintiff, or some of them.
 set-off may be pleaded in any ae- tion for the recovery of money, and may be a cause of action arising on contract OF tort
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. aN2.

Approved March 24, INl5,
 An Act to amend Section 1858 of Kir- bys Digest.
 Act amends said section by allowing the directors Of common. single and special school districts and trustees of rural churches to become members of the Farmers Mutual Aid Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
National Forest Timber for Sale.

Sealed bids will be received by the District Forester, Washington. D. C. up to and including June 30, 1917, for all tiie faefehafitable dead tim Der standing or down and all the live timber marked or designated for cutting on an area embracing about 1920 acres within sections 1, 2. 3, 4, If. Twp. 1 N.. R. 3i w., 9th P. M., Arkansas National Forest. Arkansas, estimated to be 800.000 feet B. M., more or less. of shortleaf pine tim Der. No bid Of less than s200 per NJ. feet for the timber will be con- sidered Deposit with bid $500. The right to reject any and all bids re- served. Before bids are submitted full information concerning the tim- Der, conditions of sale. deposits and the submission of bids should be ob- tained from the Forest Supervisor, Hot Springs. Arkansas.
 Adv. ist pub. May 3i
 Last pub. June fl. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 4e4.
Annrovad AIarcb 9e 1af7

Approved March 2s. 19I7.
 An Act to provide for further llcens- ing teachers in the Arkansas State Normal
 Act authorizes the Board of the State Normal to grant rural teache CT s certificate to be good anywhere in the state DOT a period of two years. Stu dents must mtet the requirements set out in Act in order to obtain said cer- tificate.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 4ee.

Approved March 3S, 19lT
 An Act to provide for the support and maintenance of the Girls Indus trial School and the erection and sup port of the Boys Industrial School
 Act appropriates for Girls Indus trial School, $9.000
 act appropriates for Boys Industrial gehooL $31 POO.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nd. 2n2.

ApproVed MarCh Ib, lYI1.
 An Act to legalize marriages per- formed by ministers whose credentials were unrecorded.
 Act declares all marriages heretofore solemnized by any regularly ordained minister or priest in the state shall be legal and valid. whether credentials recorded or not.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 252.
Approved March 1e, 1917,

Approved March 16, 19lT.
 An Act to authorize the State Treas urer to refund per cent bonds now held by the State as a nendowment for the University of Arkansas. and to issue in lieu thereof 5 per ceat bonds Also to include in said issue per cent bonds that part of the endowment funds not now invested in state bonds
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 2es.
Annrnvnd Afarch 9i 1a.

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to protect producers and con sumers of certain Arkansas food prod ucts. etc.
 Act provides that no tax or license snail be charged for sale Of any fruits, berries, melons potatoes, cabbage, or other vegeta bles produced or grown AEhtn the State. that ths- zazae i2aH pc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT No. 4I1.
Approved March ss. 1si7.

ApproVed MATCH 2S. 191T.
 An Act to appropriate money fer the maintenance of the Deaf Mute In- stitution. for biennial period ending March 31 1919.
 Act appropriates s1Ss.sO
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. f7S.
A,nrn,,aI NTar-l, "a 1o1

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 Nn Act to appropriate money to pay for securing statistical data. expert service and attorneys fees in preserv- ing rates fixed by the State Railroad Co7;irl ission.
 Act appropriates s10.O0o for said pur- NCsp.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 3a2.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section Al of Kir- by's Digest
 Said section to read as follows
 Every citizen of the age of 21 years. Of good moral character and who pos sesses the requisite qualifications of learning and ability. may, upon appli- cation in the manner hereinafter pro- vfded, be admitted to practice as an at torney and counselor at law in the courts of this state
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 474.
Annroved March 2s. 1ai

+fNVIVNtN
 An Act to appropriate moneys for the purpose of collecting muster rolls Of Arkansas. relics and flags. etc, to be placed in Arkansas room in the Con federate Museum at Richmond. Va.
 Act appropriates s1.000 for above purpose
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. BOA.

An Act to amend Section 625 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said section by designat- ing the terms of the commissioners of accounts of ach county, who are to hold for a term of one. two and three years, respectively.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 32e.
Annroved NJ.

ApprOved March Z4, I5If.
 An Act for partial support of needy mothers of children under ID years or age dependent upon such mothers.
 Act gives the juvenile court or the county court Jurisdiction in all such cases, and provides at length how the provisions of this bill shall be carried into effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT' NO. 37O.
Approved March 2l, i9i7.

Approved March 24 1917
 An Act to amend Act 25S of the Acts of 1913
 Act makes it misdemeanor for all checks drawn for less than $100. and a felony for all checks drawn over S100, in violation of provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 3le.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 2 of Act 19O of Acts of 1915, amending Act 3Ss of Acts of 1917.
 Act Axes the salary of each county superintendent at s1.500 per year.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 40.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate for support and maintenance of the Arkansas School for the Blind. for biennial pe- rio dending March 31. 1919.
 Act appropriates s91. 600.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
CT NO. 442.
Annrored nIarnh ee 1ai-

IhpFI V CFI IFIdINU -Ns IFI fs
 An Act to appropriate money for maintenance of Tuberculosis Sanftor- ium for the biennial period ending March 31. 1919.
 Act appropriates s1170Oo.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. 25i.

Approved March 16, l9l7.
 An Act to regulate fees of commis- sioners appointed to make sale of real and personal property under judicial decree. Act provides a regular scale of fees in such sales from 100 up to 5000 or more.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 303.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 Act provides that the county judge may require the tax collector to pay into the county treasury 90 per cent of the funds in his hands when need ed at any time before the annual set clement in July. Act provides penalty for failure to comply.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Afn Nn dx9

An Act to appropriate certain funds collected under Section 7530 of Kirby's Digest.
 Act appropriates s4,000 collected un- der section to pay salaries and ex- penses of collecting exhibit work Ia office of Superintendent of Public In- said Superintendent of Public Instrus- ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas. No. 50i Phil Van Waghn. Plaintiff, ys E. c. Riley. Defendant.
 The defendant, E. c. Riley, is warned to. appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com- plaint of the plaintiff, Phil Van Waehn.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 9th day of May. 1917.
 Owen Parker. Clerk list publication May 3i, t9i7. Last pub. June 2i. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
1coNrINrEp FROM PAGE s.l

|< assessor wrtn q sFsr or rnefr prop .s, in each township, upon blanks 10 .r rsupplied by the assessor, fixing a .naitv for failure to do so. Act gives '3d board full power to raise or lower
 < value of any property it may think 'nner. but persons aggrieved may have 'p right of appeal.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nd. aa-.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act making appropriation for maintenance and support of the Uni versity for biennial period ending June 30. 1919.
 Act appropriates ss7S,21s.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Arr No. ann.
Approve.

Approved March 27 1917.
 An Act to permit county judges, dep uty sheriffs and constables to accept free transportation on railroads.
 Act authorizes the use of free trans portation sby said officers.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 37I.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 Act cures defective releases of mort gages. liens, deeds of trust as appears upon record February 5, 1917, provid- ed that parties aggrieved by such re- lease must bring action to cancel same within six months after the passage of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nd. 2an.

An Act to appropriate money for de- heiencies fo rthe University of Ar kansas.
 deficiencies. $1 .000 for animal husban- dry department, and S6,1S3.33 as inter- est on university endowment
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nd. aaN.
Annrovea nsa na.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act authorizing guardians and curatcrs of minors to extend and re- pew notes bonds. deeds of trust or mortpAres on real estate. under and by order os the Probate Court.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT Nd. 1ee.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to authorize cities with a population of 10000 or over to refund city warrants.
 Act authorizes the city council of such cities to reissue any warrants out standing. The Act gives such reis- suance the effect of a judgment
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 4fs.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1. Act PIT, Acts of 1911.
 Act amends Section 14s4 of Kirby's Digest so that the county judge shall convene the quorum court at such times as the county court may direct.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT No Aen

Approved March 2s. 1917.
 An Act to provide for support and maintenance of the penitentlary.
 Act approprlates S475.000 to be known as the Penitentiary Fund
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT M Qon

Approved March 2I, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 95 of the Acts of 1e17
 An Act to revert s2.000 from the ap- RrQprlatlon for salaries to the Student Labor Fund of the Agricultural School At RussellVille. Ark
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 305.
Arrrovad Jareh 94 1ol7

Approved March 24, lYlI.
 An Act to amend Section of Act No. 324 of the Acts of 1911.
 Amends Section 50t4 by allowing nine months instead of % days for filing of verified account fixing lien upon materials. etc. of blacksmiths and wheelwrights
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 237.

Al nproved March IF. l91I. An n Act to amend Act l3S of the Acts
 Act exempts rabbits from the provis- Ans of said Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 45D.

Approved March 28, 1917.
 An Act for the support and mainte- nance of the Confederate Home for the biennial period ending March 31, 1913. Act appropriates $132.775.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. ASS.

Approved March 28, 1yII. An Act designating and constituting 6 State Depository Board for the pur- pose of naming Repositories for state funds.
 Act provides that the Governor. At- torney General State Treasurer ana Bank Commissioner shall constitute said board. Act authorizes said board to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the deposit of state funds in said Repositories.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcY M a-a

Approved March 2S 1917.
 ha Act for the support and mainte- nance of the State Capitol for the bi- 14,1ial period ,nding March S1. 1at9.
 Act appropriates sa6,aG0 out of the State Capitol Fund.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Af.T Nn aan
Annroved March 94 1eI7

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 126 of the Acts of 1913.
 Act amends said Section 1 by add ing incorporated towns.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ArT Nd. gIo.
Annroved Afarcf

Approved March 23. 1917.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of mu- nicipal corporations of cities of the first and second class.
 Act authorizes cities to regulate or sttnpress pool rooms, billiard halls and hoxvIfng alleys
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT Nd. 24a.

Approved March 1S. 1917.
 An Act to provide for maintenance |of State Hospital for Nervous Dis .eases for the remainder Of the bt- |fnniaI period ending March. 1917. E Act appropriates $43.S64.25.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT Nn AIr

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for the support and maintenance of the Ma tional Guard for the biennial period ending March 31, 1919.
 Act appropriates s129.750.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 449.

Approved March 2S. 1af7
 ln Act to appropriate money for maintenance of Hospital for Nervous Diseases for hiennial period ending March s1. 1919
 Act approprlates s720.096.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACr NO d44
Approved Narch 2S. ia17.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money fer maintenance of the State Normal School, for biennial period endfnx June s0. 1919.
 Act appropriates s1e1,3
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Arr M o.lz

Approved March 1E 1917.
 An Act to provide for deficiencies of the Deaf Mute for he biennial period ending March 3l. 1915.
 Act appropriates SS.6591s.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ArV Nh. 2O0

Approved March 24. 1917. An Act to repeal Section 1898 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act repeals said section.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Ae.T No 4ao

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act making appropriation for o1- tension work in agriculture and home economies for the biennial period end ing June 30, 1919
 Act appropriates s102.s60.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. SIS.

Approved March 24. lyII.
 Act fixing penalty for making false and fraudulent representations ex- pressed in writing for procuring money or other thing of value on the faith thereof.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Afr Nn ols

Approved March IS, 1917.
 Act to provide dohciencies Of ex- penses in the Medical Department. Act appropriates s4,07192.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT NO. 4aa.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to provide stenographere for the supreme judges. That ths Justices of the Supreme Court are authorized to employ q @texographer for each ax
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. eaa
Aoprover

Ss set9 m 5r.r quznr-y nnywnrre m t- s ''@ees ana by any person whomsoever
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
sstsblishing juvenile courts in this

state.
 Act provides that all persons under the age of 11 years for the purposes of this Act are made wards of the state. Act defines what is meant by words dependent child. neglected child ana delinduent child"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 4sI.

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act making appropriations for the executive and judicial departments Of the state government for the bien- nial period ending March 31, 1919
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 4l4.
Annrnved March 29

Approved MdfcH -or lSif.
 An Act to prevent the introduction and dissemination within the state of insect pests and diseases injurious to plants. and to create a State PIan- Board and to prescribe powers and duties thereof.
 Act creates the State Plant Board 10 he conlnosad Of Ave members Whara dutsf is 70 earrs thc provisions of 'his Act into efseet Act also prescrihas and sets oi5f fhe duties and salariesf of said beaea a-a nlse appropriates tAe sum Of s5 aeo to carry this Act into effect Act fxes penalty for vscia- tior.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14

Anprovsd eA es. 1afg
 Nr aot t1 amend Secaen l cr Nct sl of fha Aets of 197t ereatsns ans
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LEGAL BLASKs- JOn PRINTING
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Adv. ist pub. May 3i. Last pub. June II. 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14

Adv. ist pub. May 3i.
 Last pub. June i4, 1917.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-09-01
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poets down the stairs"
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you say anything more TO me. IN
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