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The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
WHO HAS GRAZING PASTURE?

The Mena Commercial Club has a communication from a farmer stockman of Texas wanting to buy, lease or rent from one to four sec tions of grazing land. Don't care how far from town or how rough the country; must have the land. This party himself has SO head )f Jersey milkers that must be win tered, and he will either be com pelled to ship in feed or find pas tureage in a new location.
 The letter states that hundreds oi stockmen and farmers in that locality must buy all of their nay and grain for next year If they re- main in that country, but prefer tD move where they may nave range ;his winter anu a prospec. Tor fu- ture pasturage.
 The correspondent also asks for prices on corn, hay, shucks or any forage this market may supply. Parties interested may read the let ter at the office of the Commercial Club.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
OKLAHOMA BANKER IS
 CHARGED WITH PA\DERING
\. R. Preston Indicted by Polk County Grand Jury Gives Bond
 for Appearance.

A. R. Preston of 0kmulgee, Ok, against whom the grand jury at the October session returned two in- dictments charging pandering, was in Mena Thursday accompanied by his attorney, s. NJ. Rutherford of Muskogee, Ok. Mr. Preston ar ranged for a cash bond of $i ,000 for his appearance at the session of the Circuit court on December i0. Preston is said to be banker and oil magnate of Okmulgee. The indict- ments returned against him allege two separate offenses, committed on January q, 1917 and April 26, 1917, Tn Grannis, at which time Preston was interested in the oil prospecting being carried on at that point. The indictments further allege that Mrs. Bessie NJ. Halfhill, wife of a prom lnent attorney of Muskogee, Ok, was the other party involved in the offense. It is reported that w. D. Halfhill, husband of the woman, has instituted divorce proceedings, and has also started suit for dam ages in the amount of S25,000 against Preston.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
Young Girl Seeks Employment.

Pearl Smith, a girl between ii and l5 years of age, claiming that her home is in Joplin. Mo, where her mother had died. was about the street Monday trying to get employ ment or place to stay She said she had been al Hatfield and also at DeQueen. but at neither place had found permanent employment. She claims that she is an orphan, and would be willing to work anywhere where she would be given a home. The pathetic thing about the matter is that girl so young should be permitted to go from place to place, and be without the protection of parent or guardian.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
OF LOOT
 l ED BANK IN NENA
F HolIman Says Ride With Rob .ers Not UnduIy Exciting, Espe- .;alIv When Pushing Car Up
 Steen Grades-StOpt Pursuers.

Holman, cashier and M. G.
 n;hbs assistant cashier, of the Bank
 Glenwood, which was held up
 last Thursday, arrived in Mena Sun
 aay They were accompanied by M L. Wick of Little Rock, repre-
 .ontine the Arkansas Bankers As
 sociation and by NJ. w. Williams of the Burns Detective Agency of
 Memphis. The men spent Mon
 aay in Mena in consultation with oflcers and others. Mr. Holman is inc man who was seized by the Bandits and taken with them in the Automobile to a point about 30 miles Ewest of Glenwood, where he and the |driver were permitted to take the |car and return home.
 The ride. Mir. Holman says, was .not hair-raising one, as had been |reported. for the car was loaded be- 'yond capacity, and occasionally it 'was necessary for the men to get out so that the car could make the steep grades. At one point they encountered another auto, stranded i'm stream and the bandits found ii necessary to help get the car out before they could pass. They passed several parties on the road, but no one attempted to stop them. The only shooting took place when an auto loaded with men from Glen wood. came too near Three shots fired by the bandits stopped the ear. one of the shots taking off finger for the driver of the pursu- ing car. Mir. Holman states that he has ascertained that the bandits secured S7.200.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
BURIED AT OLD HOME.
Remains of Chas. Hauert at Rest at
 Beauchamp, Ark.

Mr. and Mrs. Phil T. Stevenson, Mrs. Chas. Hauert and Mr. and Mrs. olver Burnett and Henry Hauert of Crum Greek, Ok, arrived in Mena Wednesday afternoon from Beau champ, Scott county, where they had taken the remains of Chas. Hauert for interment, the funeral services having been held on Tues day.
 NIr. Hauert died last Saturday evening at st. Johns hospital in Fort Smith, where he had been for treatment for the last two weeks. He had been a resident of the Beau champ community for the last forty years, having lived there until a few years ago when he and Mrs. Hauert came to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson in Pot ter. When Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson came to Mena, Mir. and Mrs. Hauert moved to Eagleton. MT. Hauert reached the age of 70 years and IS survived by his aged wife, three daughters and four sons. The daughters are Mrs. Phil T. steven son of Mena, Mrs. w. M. Adams of near Beauchamp, and Mrs. Oliver Burnett of Crum Creek, Ok. The sons are Henry Hauert of Crum Creek. w. Nj. and A. L. Hauert of Beauchamp, and w. B. Hauert the youngest son, who is in the navy and is stationed on the U. $. <. Olympia.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

SADIE GRACE MCLEAN, Who Bought Liberty Bond to Help Her Uncle Sam.
 she announced that she wanted to help her Uncle Sam, and asked her father to write to Grandpa Jones, who had custody of her savings funds, to buy a bond for her.
 Needless to say, Grandpa Jones needed the request, and now Miss Sadie Grace is certainly one of the youngest Liberty bond owners. In- cidentally, she declares that when she grows up she wants to be a Red Cross nurse.
 Mr. and Mrs. l. c. MeClain, former citizens of Mena. now at DeQueen, are paternal grandparents of this patriOtis little Miss.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
Farm Lands Are Moving.

The Hamilton Real Estate Agency reports the sale of three farms within the last week to non-resi- dents who are coming to Polk coun- ty to live. The J. A. Smith farm To- cated west of Mena was sold to Pat O'Reilly, who had lived this season on a rented farm near Dallas. An other farm of f60 acres, also locat- ed west of Mena was sold to Mr Keller of Guthrie, Ok. The third farm, composed of 2S0 acres and To- cated on Mountain Fork, t0 miles west of Mena, was sold to j. A. Put man of Lockesburg.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
Charged With Having Hard Cider.

Robt. Lamb and Alfred Stout were to have been given hearing friday before Justice of the Peace s. H. Smith on the charge of having violated the provisions of the Bone Dry" law in having in their pos sion some hard cider. The case was continued until next Monday afternoon at o'clock. The in- formation was filed by Prosecuting Attorney w. prickett and Col. Poic McPhetrige will appear for the de- fendants.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
PATRIOTIC MISS THIS.
Sadie Grace McClain, i Years.
 Bought Liberty Bond.

Mr and Mrs. T. R. Jones, one-half of the proud grandparents. are having a good deal to say about their very patriotic grand daughter, little Miss Sadie Grace, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthur McClain of Webb City, Mo.
 Here is the story:
 The young lady heard her par ents talking about helping Uncle sam by buying a liberty bond and
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
Union Thanksaivina Services.

At the meeting of the Ministerial Union held last Monday arrange ments were made for the union meeting to be held on Thanksgiving day. The sermon for the occasion is to be preached by the Rev. J. K. Rushing of the M. E. church, South, but the place of meeting has not been definitely decided upon.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Put the porus plaster on the chest and take a rood cough syrup in formally if you would treat a severe case of sore lungs--Properly. Get the dollar size BILLIARDS HORE- HOUND SYRUP. With each bottle there is a free 2 HERRICK'S RED PEPPER PORUS PLASTER for the chest. Sold by Jackson Drug & Furniture Co.-AdV.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

When you have backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 5oe bottle will convince you. Get 1t at the drug store. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Neuralgia of the face, shoulder, hands. or feet require powerful remedy that will penetrate the flesh. BILLIARDS SNOW LINI- MENT possesses that power. Rubbed
 in where the pain is felt is all that is necessary to relieve suffering and restore normal conditions. Price 25c, 50c and Si.00 Sold by Jack son Drug & Furniture Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Since it has become known that Von Bernstorff asked his govern ment for $50,000 to 'influepce Con- gress," many members of that body are owndering if that really was Von's estimate of their price.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Speculative people who are pre- dieting the downfall of the kaiser are trying to decide on fitting place of exile for him. They shouldn't worry; he's on his way to the place prepared for him.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED
November 2,
What is LAX-FOS
IAx-FOS IS AN IMPROVED CASCiEa

A Digestive Liquid Laxative, Cathartic and Liver Tonic. Contains Cascara Bark,
 Blue Flag Root. Rhubarb Rect. Black Root, May Apple Root, Senna Leaves and Pepsin. Combines strength with pala- table aromatic taste- Does not gripe. Soc
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

When the sleep is disturbed at night by urinary troubles the best thing to do is to take Prickly Ash Bltters. It has a strengthening in- nuence in the kidneys and bladder. Price $i.25 ner bottle. Gunnels Drug Store and Jackson Drug & Furniture Co., Special Agents.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

w. Nj. Mcdonald came from De- Queen Saturday night in response to word of tho serious illness of his daughter, Miss Katherine. who has been ill for seeral weeks, and after having been able Co be out was again taken down the latter part of last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Many people are fbeginning to wonder if the government price fix Ing commission has lost sight of the consumers point of view.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08
To Cure a Cold ln nne nay.

lse rake LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. It stops the
 Sougn and Headache and works of the Cold. y ygt1gKists refund money if it fails to cure. 1- ". GROVES signature on each box. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

If you have chills or malaria get a B cent bottle of Sanol Chill Tonic. Nothing better for chills and mala- ria. Get it at the drug store. Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

again taken down the latter part or last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. C. Con and chil- dren came in from Muskogee. Ok, Sunday for a visit with relatives and friends. Mir. Golf has been dis ahled for the last two weeks on ac- count of a fracture of his right wrist which he sustained in crank ing his automobile.
 Mrs. NJ. K Irwin, who had spent since Friday with Mir and Mrs. J. H. Naler and Mena friends, returned to her home in Magnolia last Monday Mrs. Irwin had been attending the meeting of the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs. which had been held in Fort Smith last week
 Mr. and Mrs J. II Naler had a family reunion at their home Sat- urday and Sunday Those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Green and children of the Dallas Valley; MT. and Mrs. w. NJ. Chamblin and chil- dren of Potter: Mrs NJ. K. Irwin of Magnolia, Mir. and Mrs. Naler and Miss Lura.
 Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Burnett and Henry Hauert. who had been here since the funeral of Chas Hauert, which was held at Beauchamp Scott county, left last Saturday for i their home in Crum Creek, Ok. They were accompanied by Mrs Hauert, who will make her home with her daughter, Mrs, Burnett.
 Tycus Hart, living west of the l box factory site, was stricken with ! paralysis last Friday from which he has rallied very little up to this ] time Mir. Hart had a public sale one day last week to dispose of his personal effects in preparation to leave for Louisiana, where he planned to make his home with i two sons.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. Golf spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Golf in De0ueen, driving down in their au- i to Saturday evening and returning Sunday night. Mr. Golf says the roads are in such good condition now that he can make almost as good time in his car as the passen- ger trains do. The highway in Se- yier county, he says, is especially in splendid condition, and he notes that there has been great im- provement in the Polk county roads.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Rivers and baby came in from Mountain Fork Monday to trade and Co deliver a barrel of sorghum to the Farmers Association for Marion Werden.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

the winter term of school on Mon day. November i2.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

that he would be freer to leave for a visit.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Mir. and Mrs. H. L. Rosson of the Ink neighborhood returned Monday morning from LeFlore, Ok, whither they had been called on account of the illness and subsequent death of Mrs. c. Johnson, aged mother of Mrs. Rosson
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Fred Duke will leave Friday morning for a visit with his parents in Prescott before reporting for duty in the National Army at Camp Pike. where he is due to report on November l9
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

]. H. Ritchie and family left Fri day for CleveItnd, Ok, to spend a month or longer with MT. Ritehie's father. when they will return to Polk county. Mir. Ritehie had a public sale of personal property last week. selling of surplus stuff so
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Miss Edith Kinney and sister Miss Laura. of the Live Oak farm near Acorn, were here Saturday to spend the day with their grandpaeents. MT. and Mrs C. Brogan 'l''inr in the Park House Miss Edith will go to Bunch the latter part of this week to be ready for the opening of
The Mena weekly star., 1917-11-08

Sapt. W Homer pigg is spending Friday visiting the schools al Rich Mountain and Eagleton, and incl dentally gathering material for the Educational edition of The Star, to be issued this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
That Morning lameness

II YOU are lame every morning, and
.aner urinary his. there must be a cause.
nften IT'S weak kidneys. To strengthen
the weakened kidneys and avert more
circus troubles use Doan's Kidney Pills.
ysu can rely on Augusta testimony.
Henry Christian, prop. confectionery, %
water ST. Augusta. says: MY back
Gas 81 bad snaps and the pains on aris-
.s m the morning. were awful. I felt
gsi ~ II had been lying on a pile OF
stories an night. The kidney secretions
sused much trouble. being too frequent
massage poan's Kidney Pills correct
ms trouble have had no cause for
,ppalnt from my kidneys for two
.,ar
ru-e s, at all dealers. Don't simply
"A. ro- Kidney remedy-get Doan's
sidney rlIs-,he same that Mr. Chris
..,a had Foster Milburn Co. Props.
e,n,lo y ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
STOMACH
SYMPTOMS

.cHdIHR physician 81 Chicago says.
N.rrIv easing the pain with narcotics
u give relief ~ a long ways from a
r rr stomach trouble Besides the
Utrr OF neglect or Inadequate treat
...' irtN lend % more serious maiadies.
N... appear 10 De only minor trouble
IT'D, often the symptoms Of gall stones.
..it. udIgestlun. gastrttiS. constipation.
n.lHtoxtrntiur. yellow iaundtce. ap.
.,tIU Ifl. cancer and ulcers of the
.tou.t.N and iutestines, or other fatal all
.utr.. stomach sufferers should take
U4fr.u goo not have blind faith in
tr,Ituttfs that ar" giving no results.
Wu.t .uferlug could be avoided, muny
sufF.. operations prevented scores or
.,,s sawed had Mnyrs Wonderful Rene
..t ht,n taken in time. IL ~ not 4 long
drawn ~ treatment ~ acts on tho
.rry suu0h and foundation Of stomach.
yef aUt Intestinal ailments, eliminating
f.w N, HS stem the hard. poisonous ca
srrI a,tretlous and shows them to
ID. ivy dose tonight tomorrow your
HaF of torture will he over and an
lther u eud viii he added 10 nearly a
.HIUlipAEratcfIl human beinEs. many
at5 Rarc MAyr'S Wonderful Remedy
Iat sawed their life. Get II from your
druggist today tomorrow may be too
ate Tor sale by Rowditch a Webster
.tnI urur gistA everywhere Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
W|NSL0W

The Ladies Sewing Circle held an al;
day session Wednesday at the Congrega-
tional church parlors, with good at
tendance. A salad and baked bean din,
ner at noon was in charge of Mrs. Jen>
ME Withee and Mrs. j. j. Rainey. Guests
of the circle We're Mrs. Charles Stilson
Mrs. Ann Robinson and Miss Annie Skill
Inns. number of aprons were finished.
The dinner committee at the next meet
ing are Mrs. Harry Brtton and Mrs.
D. c. Day. The circle will meet Thurs
day, Feb. S.
Parker Patterson and Miss Zadie Eey-
nolds have been elected as delegates 10
the Christian Endeavor convention in
Fairfield Friday. 1t is expected a good
many of the members will attend.
On Friday evening, Jan. %, a masquer-
ade social will be held at the Wnslow
grammar school building. Stunts will
commence at : o'clock: at 40 social
and many events follow. Music will be
furnished by the high school orchestra.
during the social. In another room will
be many interesting booths, one of which
will be fortunetelling tent. The pro
ceeds will be used for the benefit of the
junior class.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Russell Weeks
have returned from their wedding trip,
and will reside at Mrs. Weeks home,
Dalton street, Waterville. until their
farm is ready for occupancy.
The II. < w. Ladies' Aid held an all
day meeting Wednesday at the Taconnet
Club house. A fine fish chowder and
pastry was served ct noon. The commit
tee in charge of the dinner was Mrs.
Burleigh Simpson and Mrs Tom lib
belts. The day was passed in sewing.
A very instructive and interesting ad-
dress under the auspices of the Lithgow
Club was given Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock at hearongregational vestry by
DIR. A. w. Desjardine of Waterville, and
was largely attended, most of the pu-
pills in the grammar and high school at
tending. The doctors subject was inn
pressions he gained during the two years
hospital work in France. He stated the
whole affair is so far off it seems like a
dream. Very few of us are suffering di-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
END INDIGESTION
OR STOMACH PAIN
IN five MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" makes sick,
sour, gassy stomachs
feel fine.

Time it. In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No Indigestion.
heartburn. sourness or belching OF
gas. acid, or quotations of undigest-
ed food no dizziness. bloating. foul
breath or headache.
Papes Diapepsin Is noted for Its
speed in regulating upset stomachs
II Is the surest, quickest and most GER
tain indigestion remedy In the whole
world, and besides it is harmless.
Millions OF men and women now ca
their faVorite foods without fear.
they know Papes Diapepsin will save
them from any stomach misery.
Please, for your sake. get a large
tifty-cent case Of Pape's Diapepsia
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
miserable-life is too short-you ar
not here long. so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what YOU like and d.
gest it; enjoy it, without dread OF re-
bellion in the stomach
Pape's Diapepsin belongs In Your
home anyway. Should one of the fam
lily eat something which don't agree
with them, or in case of an attack W
Indigestion, dyspepsia. gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime ur
during the night. ii is handy to give
the quickest. surcst relief known. -
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Orders Of the Day

On motion by Mr.. Allan of Portland,
Senate Order inviting Hon. Lyman H.
Nelson of Portland to address the Leg
islature was taken from the table.
The pending question being on the
passage of the order,
Mr. Wilson of Portland offered
House Amendment A, as follows:
That said order be amended by strill
ing out all of the substance of said
Senate Order and substituting the fol
Lowing in lieu thereof:
Ordered. the Senate concurring,
that the use of Representatives hall be
rendered to the committee on ways and
bridges for a public meeting on the af-
ternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 81, or some
date to be fixed by it.
Ordered, further, that as it is the
sense and wish of the two houses
that at this meeting the general sub
iect of good roads be discussed, the
Legislature extend an invitation to the
Hon. Lyman H. Nelson of Portland
formerly chairman of the State High
way Commission, and to Prof George
r. Files of Brunswick and to others
interested, whether members of the
Legislature or not. TO be present and
address the legislative houses on this
subject of vital and statewide import
arCe"
The question being on the adoption
OF the amendment,
The amendment was adopted.
The question being on the passage of
the order, as amended,
The order received a passage and
was sent up for concurrence.
| On motion by Mr. HutchinS of Mex
leo, House Doc No. y, Resolve appro
priat;ng money to aid the town of
Mexico in purchasing the toll bridge
over the Ardroscoggin river. connect
ing the towns Of Mexico and Rumford
was taken from the table. and on fur
Their motion by the same gentleman
was referred to the committee on
ways and bridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

On motion by Mr.. Rounds of Port
land, House Doc. No. %. bill. An Act
additional TO Chapter 49, of the Pri-
vate and Special Laws of 1907. entitled
An Act to incorporate the Portland
Water District was recalled from the
Senate, and on further motion by the
same gentleman, the vote was recon-
sidered whereby this bill was refer
red to the committee on Public utili-
ties.
4 On further motion by Mr.. Rounds,
the bill was tabled pending reference.
! On motion by Mr.. Hartwell of Old
Town the House reconsidered its vote
whereby ii referred Resolve in favor
/ of the PenobScot Tribe of Indians to
the committee on Indian affairs. and
on further motion by the same gentle
man. it was tabled pending reference
to a committee.
| On motion by Mr.. Dutton OF Bling
ham, the bill relating to retiring of
guaranty capital of a mutual fire in
surance company. tabled yesterday for
! printing, was taken from the table and
on further motion by the same gentle
man it was referred to the committee
On mercantile affairs and insurance.
From the Senate: Resolve proposing
an amendment to the Constitution
granting suffrage to women upon equal
terms with men.
! In the Senate, referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary.
In the House, referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary in concurrence.
Mr. ROUNDS of Portland: Mr.
Speaker | ask unanimous consent to
introduce an order out of order.
Unanimous consent being given, the
following order was presented:
Ordered, That the Superintendent of
Buildings have the Hall of the House
OF Representative fixed so that it will
be safe for the health of members and
others.
Mr.. MURRAY of Bangor: Mr..
Speaker, in order that the majority
Portland, Mr. Rounds, as they did be-
fore, | second his motion. daughter
and applause)
Mr.. ROUNDS: Mr.. Speaker since
this House convened today ladies' sit :
ting here have gotten up because it
was so cold in the corner they couldn't
stand it and they have left. That is
why ! present this order.
The order received a passage.
Mr.. LONGLEY of Sidney: Mr.
Speaker | hope we do not infer that
because these ladies have left the hall
so abruptly, that Brother Rounds will
go too.
The SPEAKER: The Chair an
nounces to the House that the Senate