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The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

If you have no appetite for your meals, something is wrong in your digestive organs. Take a dose or two of prickly Ash Bitters It cleanses the stomach, liver and bow els. creates appetite. vigor and cheerfulness. Price Si25 per bot tie. Gunnels Drug Store and Jack son Drug X Furniture Co, Special Agents.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

When you have baekache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try sanol it does wonders for the liver kidneys and bladder. A trial 35e bottle will convince you. Get it at inc drug store. AdN.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

SURGEONS agree that in eases of Cuts Burns. Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use in man or beast, BOROZ0NE is the IDEAL ANTISEpTIC and HEAL ING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c 5Oc, Si.0O and $i50. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
IT'S FOOLISH TO SUFFER.
When So Many Mena People Are
 Pointing the Way Gut.

You may be brave enough to stand backache or headache or dizziness. But. if. in addition your kidneys are disordered, look outl If you don't try 10 fix your sick kidneys, you may fall into the clutches of dan gerous disease before you know 1t. But. if you live more carefully and heln your kidneys with Doan's Kid ney Pills. you can stop the pains you have and avoid future danger as well. Don't experiment-use the remedy Mena people are publicly endorsing. Read this case:
 Mrs. s. A. Cummins, 40i Eleventh st. Mena.. says Several years ago my kidneys were causing considera- ble annoyance. had an almost con- stant pain in the small of my back. was very nervous and worn out ano frequently had dizzy spells. Soon after I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills. procured from the Jackson Drug Co.. noticed a change for the better I used about three boxes and it wasn't long before my back was strong and the other ailments hac left me"
 Price 60c. al all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the sam' hat Mrs. Cummins had. Foster-Mil- burn Co., Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

Luke MeLuke says the old-fash- toned prandna ased to wear skirt that was four inches higher ln front than fl was in the rear, but the modern grandma wears skirt that isn'1 rsore than four inches below her knees all the way round. Why, Luke. fhat's just conservation She just amputates the superlluous ! .stail."
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

If you see her standing pensively and absent-mindedly beneath the mistleloe- just take second thought.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

Large Trial Bottle of Sanol for 35c. Sanol is a family remedy. Sanol is sold on an absolute guarantee. Re- member if it says Sanol 1t is all right. 35c and $i.00 at the drug store Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

The most energetic workers fee lazy and low-spirited at times Ins condition is caused by impuritX n the stomach, liver and bowels, %hlch should be gotten rid of befon.A they bring on a sick spell. A fey dAse' of prickly Ash Bitters clesases A system and sends new lif aid NigoA to every part of the body Prlce sl.25 per bottle. Jaeksoh llruB ~ Furniture Company and 1unnels Drug store. speehl Agents.-Adv-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

What has become of the 0d-tlIne butcher who used to thrQ* III a piece of liver with a soue bone and a piece of fat as bigtas your iist with a chunk of roassg
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

You have probably noticed that it isn't long after you begin calling a boy a chip off the old block be- fore he begins to aspire to be a block. himself.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

M pIld, NThdIIsda. UII ITIt IVIH NHy VI January, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses. Colemon NJ. Leonard, James Van- horn. Burb Turpin, Chas. A. Simp- son. all of Egger Arkansas.
 R. D. NEWTON. Register Adv. ist pub. Dec. i3, 1917. Last pub, Jan. TO- 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
WANT MORE BUILDINGS.
Public Buildings Commission Rec
 ommends Big Expenditure.

Washington, Dec. 10. The expen- diture of more than S5s,000,000 for land and buildings for housing al government activities in Washing ton, with an outline of genera building plan, has been recommend ed to Congress by the Public Build ings Commission.
 The proposed buildings are in ad dition to the permanent governmen buildings already occupied.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Administrator Notice of Intention to Apply for Order to Sell Lands l., Pay nf..t.S

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Joseph Reed, deceased, will make application to the Polk County Probate court at it's next January, 1918 term. for an order to sell the following described lands. to-wit: 8 acres off of the south side of SEA- SEA-. Sec. if. and the NWA NWH, See. 2l, T. 2 S., R. 30 w.. in Polk county. Arkansas, belonging Co the estate of Joseph Reed, deceased, said sale being necessary for the purpose of procuring funds with which to pay the debts probated against said estate.
 Dated at Mena. Arkansas, this 18th day of December. i9i1
 Il. w. Finger Administrator of the Estate Of Jo-
 seph Reed. Deceased Adv First pub. Dec 20 i9i7 Last pub. Jan. 3, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Notice of Petition for Confirmation of Title.


 I Notice Is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as clerk of the Chancery Court of Polk Goun- ty. Arkansas, a petition for the con- hrmatiOn of the title to the South- west fractional quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section [, in Township 2 South Range 20 West. in all 56.13 acres. more or less, and tie quieting the title of the same in Henry ]. Harrison, petitioner there iii. All persons claiming said lands, or any interest therein. are hereby warned to appear in the Chancery Court within six weeks and show cause, if any there be. why the title to said lands should not be con- flfmed in Henry J. Harrison.
 Witness my hand as clerk Of the Polk Chancery Court. and seal thereof this 3rd day of December. iQf7
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
To cure \ Cold N One Day.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quiuine. IL stops the coutgl aud Headache and works on the Cold Druggists r@fgnd money if 1t fails to cure
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

Mir. Hoover has no intention Of putting the ban on sugar. All he asks is that you use sugar in your coffee instead of coffee in your sugar.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

Heartburn is a symptom of indl- gestion. Take a dose of HERBINE in such cases The pain disappears instantly. The bowels operate speedily and you feel fine, vigorous and cheerful. Price 60c. Sold by Jackson Drug X Furniture Co. Adv.
 Life will have given you all Il can afford when your neighbor hs the same opinion of your dauShter s musical ability that you have.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Tho nulnns That Does Not Affect the Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, L.AXA- TIyE PROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember tine iuii name aHd look for the signature of +. W. GROVE. Soc-
 Send 25 cents for pamphlet giy- ing facts about vaccination. it's dan gers to health and life. w. NJ. Lam- bert, NJ. D., Winthrop, Ark. Adv 30 i
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

Sieklv childrep need WHITES CREAM yERWITUGE. It not only dastravs marns. if there be any, hn9 u3i if py acts as d strengthening tonic n' on tbe is "' s,omach and bowels. Price 9ac 91, 'l,e nor hniiJe Sold by Jackson gVu p r,,rniture Co--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

OWEN PARKER. Clerk Adv ist puh. Dec C. 1917. Last pub. Jan i0 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27

For saIe-s head of cattle; so s,,Ih ? mIls a,s 1 cows , fine brood sows; ,aols so Pusnehls rah ; corn m good hay farming sss toolS' of Mena fena an ana Tal;hina lli9np road Come quick- 4 p'' D Faudbanks.-Adv- 5i zt.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
LEGAL NoTiffs
Notice for pubdeaiion.

Land ofiice at anpen, Arkansas
 Notina is May a1ven that
 oe rggar Aav WIS, who on Novem- Ii 6ar D ti id14ae a Homestead En- ,v, try Saraf X2066O9, for the SW ' gSEn e%fheSEh SWh, Section 2, 'Ilt 'ro,,,n.8gp 2 s. Range 2S w., 5th pripsgp p aA ANeridian, has filed notice af MterWn to make Final Three Var pAf, to establish claim to the And .#ve described, before the 'probH Clerk of Polk County. at |. ..I.n.....a .... lhn IEIh In.. Al
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Cuts Off HiS Foot
ChOppin8 Wood

On Friday afternoon while T. e.
Marsh. residing ten miles south OF
Delta on California mesa, was chop
ping wood with an extra sharp axe,
he struck his foot and completely
severed the bone at the instep.
The injured man was brought to
Delta. and although suffering intense
ly, bore the pain and even refused
an anaesthetic while several stitches
we're taken in the ugly wound
Attending physicians say that he
will be disabled for several months
and possibly permanently crippled.
The injured man is 80 years of age
and lives with his wife and three
children on a ranch. He is a brother
of w. C. Marsh. the threshing machine
man of this county. who seems to be
the victim OF a series of misfortunes.
having about year ago lost by death
a valuable employee who caught his
foot in the feeder, succumbing to
blood poisoning.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
RIO GRANOE WANTS
COOPERATION OF FARMERS

w. B. Kenney, General Agent of
the Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Co.. with headquarters at Grand Juno
tion, was in the city Wednesday and
while here made this office a pleas
ant call
Mr.. Kenney stated that they would
be able to handle the crops this seas
on IL nothing further happened to
hamper the service. He said that the
peach crop would move out as usual
he thought, but the apples and other
later crops would not be moved in the
same space of time that they had been
in the past and that perhaps three or
four months would be required.
I'VE are pleading with the farm
lers," he stated, ito make preparations
to store more of their produce than
they have ever done before. General
conditions of all the roads of the
United States are such that it will be
impossible to get the crops to market
as soon as they are ripe this season.
Another thing we wish to impress is
that all cars be loaded full Instead
of loading the minimum to car of
apples. which is 405 boxes. make it
700 boxes, and so on with other things
Continued cooperation from the farm
ers and fruit growers in all these
things will make great difference
in difficulf situa tiop
Mr. Kenney stated that he thought
there would be refrigerator cars
but perhaps some of the apples would
have to go into box cars. According
to the freight schedules. however,
it is permissible to leave space in
a car and have a man so with it and
keep an oil stove burning if the
weather is cold. to prevent freezing
No transportation is charged and if
there are five cars in the shipment
return transportation is furnished.
Rates from all Delta county, and in
fact, all Western Slope points to Pali-
sade Grand Junction and Clifton will
be in effect on August 16. 20, 90. %
and 80. good for thirty days. The
same rate will then be in effect from
these points to Delta and Montrose
county points for harvest hands. The
rate will probably be fare and a
fifth for the round trip.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Obituary

Levi D. BARLEY was born in Bloom
field, Indiana, on the 5th day of De
cember, 1S47, and died at his home
on Garnet mesa on the 18th day Of
August, 1917, aged 60 years. months
and days.
In the yea 1855 he was united in
marriage with Mahala INLAND, to
which union were born two daughters.
In the year 1908 he came to Delta,
Colorado, where he has resided since.
Mr. BARLEY was a man of strong
religious convictions. In early man
hood he was converted to Christianity
and Immediately became a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Shortly after, he was given local
preachers license and supplied pull
pits and served as an evangelistic
preacher for twenty years.
In the year 1886 he was given a
charge at Coberg, Iowa, and for twen-
ty years he served as pastor Of var
ious churches. For the past ten years
he has suffered from defective hearing
and it was this infirmity that COMPEL
ed him to give up his ministerial
work. While living here he won a
large friendship, as evidenced by the
attendance at his funeral last Mon
day.
The funeral services were held at
the Methodist church conducted by
his pastor, the Rev. Geo. F. Klein.
quartet rendered some beautiful Sc
lections and Mrs. Geo. F. Klein sang
Face to Face" :"
He is survived by his faithful wife
who was his companion for more
than half a century, and his two
daughters Mrs G. n. E1lithorpe OF
this place and Mrs. A B. Wire, OF
Arkansas.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Decision in Favor Of whitewa.e-.

The Public Utilities Commission of
the state of Colorado, has just hand
ed down n decision in the case Of G.
II. Hughes ct al. VS.. the Denver & Rio
Granje in favor Of the people.
The company answered in the case,
and upon the original petition filed in
the case by Attorney w. S. Furman,
representing the people, and the ans
wer filed by the company the commits
sion made its order. The company is
ordered to maintain freight and pas
senger agent at Whitewater, and in
case the company should desire to
close its office at any time in the fu-
ture II is required to serve notice upon
the public utilities commission. and a
hearing will then be had, and the COM
pany given opportunity to show II It
can, why such office should he closed.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
X. p. Meet Here
Was Big Success

Over two hundred members of the
knights OF Pythias lodge from Delta
and Montrose counties were present
at the meeting held here Tuesday
night, at which a class OF twenty
five candidates were initiated into tine
mysteries OF the order.
The degree work was put on by Cas-
cade Lodge No. 33 Of Montrose, much
TO the pleasure and admiration Of all
present. so wen was It done
An informal. yet elaborate banquet
was served in the hall. There was
plenty to eat and smoke. also to
drink ttemperance). Not until the
wee hours Of the morning did the
party disperse.
The speakers OF the occasion were
Past Grand hancellor II. II. wolbert,
Delta: TONY Mcneil. Montrose: Harry
Baker. Paonia; Geo. Duke. Hotchkiss
Jesse Patterson. Cedaredge; Major
John R Oh 'esworth, Delta Prob.
ably the feature OF the affair was a
htH'iiptioh VI Nv
Charlesworth during which his son
Jackie played m a most mastery way
all the bugIe calls. The little fellow
was dressed IN uniform and was Wig
orous,y applauded. Jackie is an art
ist, rsgarile 8 OF his tender years
rhe~e were ~ .ut thirty Eve mem
bers present fro., Mont-ose. thirty
from Hotcf Kiss. twenty from Paonis
and eighteen from cejaredge. The
band from fhe 'sttnr place fsrnishad
a high grade OF music on the street
durin< the oari, hours OF the even
ing.
The local committee is deserving
OF a great amount OF credit for its
work. All arrangements were sys-
Dramatically made and carried out and
the least that can be said OF the az
fair is that was one OF the most en-
thusiastic meetings ever held on the
Western Slope.
Mr.. F. Pate woolston. State Organ.
.zer. presided
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Delta Lady Helps
Labor Problem

The women of Delta, under the di-
rection of the Ways and Means COM
mittee. are conducting a campaign to
secure help for the coming harvest.
1t will be impossible for them to
visit all the outlying districts. so if
you haven't been asked and can do
your bit" phone or write DR.. II. h
Porter. Delta SIS w.
We need men and women. boys and
girls to work in the orchards and in
the potato and onion fields There's
work for everybody. Do you realize
that II We are forced to import labor
several thousand dollars a day will
go out OF the vicinity In wages' Help
to keep that money at home.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Delta-NuCla Road
Attracts Attention

N. L. Clack. secretary OF the Delta
County Business Mems association,
this week received a letter from Mr.
J. A. Huff OF Preston, Kansas. asking
II the report that the Delta-Nucla road
would be finished or passable by Sep
that II II was n fact. he wishes to ship
his car OF household goods here in
stead OF to Placerville. as contem-
plated.
The committee tells US that It is
fact that the road will be completed
by that time, or at least will be in
condition to travel Gangs of men
and teams are at work on both ends.
The one from the Nucla end has made
the greatest progress. as II was start
ed first. So enthusiastic are the Nu-
ella people to have the road completed
that they say they will do 1t them
selves II they don't get any help from
here. This will not be the case, how
ever. as already over $4,000 have been
raised here and the remaining 5000
needed will be raised in a short time,
Il is believed.
The case of ]. A. Huff is only one
incident showing the value of such a
road. There are hundreds OF people
who will be doing business in Delta
who are unable to do SO at the pres
ent time. The people Of Nucla and
vicinity want the road because they
don't want to do business in Mont
rose and Placerville.
Lumber and supplies are going out
now almost daily and the work is said
TO be progressing rapidly
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Rev. Bishop MatZ
Dies in Denver

The RI. Rev. Bishop N. C. Matz. OF
the diocese OF Colorado, died Mt his
home in Denver last Thursday morn
ing after a lingering illness, and was
buried at Mount Olivet cemetery. He
was 67 years of age.
Bishop Matz was well known having
been prominent in the Catholic church
nll his life and was loved by all mem
bers OF the Roman Catholic church
OF Colorado.
The funeral services. which occu-
pied part OF both Sunday and Monday,
were said to be the most impressive
ever held in the state.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17

Kansas, Perry. John B. and Fred
Obert, all of Union City, Pa, neph-
ew, Allen ]. Obert, of this city, and
q niece, Mrs. ]. E. Porter, also of
Delta, with the wife and son, are left
to mourn his loss. His sister. Mrs.
T. w. Mays, of Delta, and brother,
Charles Obert, of Lincolnville, Pa,
came to the parting of the ways in
about the same manner, the former
passing away here about a year ago
and the latter at his Eastern home
about five years ago.
Mr.. Obert was a member of the
gre Water Users association, in which
capacity he has served for 4 number
of years, in fact, since its inception.
He was splendid type of man and
a citizen whose place it will be diff
cult to fill. He always had a kind
word for everyone and his personal
interest in municipal saffairs was a
noticeable Characteristic. He was a
member OF the local lodge OF Elks,
and of the official board OF the First
Presbyterian church.
4 BY his death Delta has lost one OF
her pioneer builders her people a
good, kind friend. and a home a mem.
Der whose place can never be filled
Up to the time OF going to press
been made.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Pope Tries for Peace.

Pope Benedict sent out specific and
of nations engaged in the European
conflict, with the hope of bringing the
war to an end. He makes a new and
general appeal in which he asks the
restoration of all conquered territory
an amicable adjustment of all claims.
Washington is doubtful of the ap-
peal succeeding in bringing about
ready to consider any genuine peace
offer
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
Sudden Death of w. E. Obert

/, Like a bolt from clear sky came
the shocking news Wednesday after
noon that VIM. E. Obert, pioneer citi-
zen of Delta, had fallan dead from
appoplexy at one O'Clock, while hunt
ing on Crystal Creek, near Crawford
In company with R. l.. Stanford and
A. NJ. Standish of this city, and Attor-
ney E. S. Bobbitt, of Hotchkiss, MI
Obert drove to Hotchkiss Tuesday
evening remaining over night and
going to Crystal Creek to hunt sage
hens wednesday morning
The party hunted until after noon
and were having success. After
lunch one of the party remarked that
he felt tired; Mr.. Obert replied that
he was not. that he felt unusually
we'll.
Soon after this. he and Mr.. Stanford
were walking through an opening IN
the brush and separated to so around
they would find some game. Only q
few moments had elapsed, and they
were but fifty rods apart, when Mr.
Stanford heard four shots in rapid
succession. Believing that something
unusual had happened. he rushed to
the spot and found Mr.. Obert leaning
on his gun unable to speak He
caught him before he fell. but his
friend expired within a few seconds
The body was brought down to
Crawford that night on a wagon, and
from there TO Delta by the local
undertakers, arriving shortly after
midnight.
William z. Obert was born at Union
City. Pennsylvania, May IA, 1865, be
ing So years of age. On January l.
1891, he married Miss Minnie Has
tings, Of Delta, and to this union one
child, Herbert. was born, who with
his mother still lives IN Delta. A sis
ter. Mrs. Mary Norton. of Union City
Pa, and five brothers. J. s. Obert, OF
Telluride, Henry H. Obert. Of Atwood
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
James Young
Passes Away

James Young, pioneer citizen OF
Cory, passed away in Denver at
O'Clock a. m, last Thursday, after
a brief illness of paralysis. He was
70 years of age.
Relatives reached here with the
body Friday and the funeral was at
Cory Sunday. August 18th, after
which the remains were laid to rest
il Cory cemetery.
About a month ago Mr.. Young went
TO California in the hope OF regaining
health, but only to grow worse by the
change Just a few days before the
end came, he was brought back TO
Denver by his con.
killed in a runaway accident between
their home and Delta. This, it is
said, had a depressing effect and prob
ably hastened his death.
James Young was born at Ontario,
Canada. He lived several years in
Pennsylvania and Texas before com.
ing to Colorado He had been a citi-
rem OF Cory for fifteen years and was
highly thought Of by all who knew
him. He leaves to mourn his loss
three daughters. Mrs. Bessie Jordan
Of Newcastle; Mrs. Ceora Nc MILAN
and Mrs. Mary Glover. both of Den
yer. and two sons, VIM. Young. OF
Riverside. California. Richard Young
who is in the navy. and a brother.
John Young. of Cory.
The bereaved family has the sympa
thy OF a host OF friends.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
THOSE CLAIMING EXEMPTION
BECAUSE OF DEPENDENTS
Passed on by Board

Those whose claims have been de
MED are marked by 3D. after name !:
those whose claims have been allow
ed, by "E" after name
Gordon Francis Wisoner CD; Adair
John Hotchkiss tE): Vivian Napier
Lawrence (E); Leon L. Jordan (E) !:
Roy Elmer Cowdrey CD; Leon l..
Davis (E); Leon Austin Hotchkiss
(E): Montford Gallup (E); Clyde Cur
tbs Reed (E): Ward B. Keefer (E)
temporarily; William c. Helmick tE) ::
Leroy Drysdale (E); Clarence F.
Carlson (E): Harold v. Day (ED :;
Peter Burich D); George BOIL (E) :;
John Joseph Mccarthy (E): Elick
Hatfield (E): Robert Elmer Decker
CD; Arnold John Smith (E): Marci-
limo Sanches tE); James William
Atchley (E); George Otis Walker (ED
james Elmer Sparks (E); Crosby Ar
thur Hoar tE); John L. Wolfinbarger
Mack Sankey (E): Everett B. Paia-
clio CD: Edwin F. Moon CE): Walter
Miller CD; Shelby Samuel Neel (E) !;
Aatu wutasalo (E): Bert Barton An
derson (E): Richard Hartman (E) :;
James Arthur Sanders (E): Alfred
Earl Davis CD: E. Morrell Smith (E).
Not Vet Passed on by Board
William Van Oort Mike Lesoc.
James Elijah Harding. Gail Woode.
William H. Fluallen, Charles Floyd
Hickman. Charles Edgar Blanchard.
Arthur f. Hodgetts. Liph Short, AL
bert Glenn Pickens, Jose Eucevio
Atencios Stanley Van Hawker. John
Van Oort. Charles Roy Reed. Frank
Pennington, Knox Fleming.
Those Who Have Claimed Industrial
Exemption Ito be passed on by
District Board)
Gordon Francis Wisoner. George G,
Merchant, Starliu Haddin Ensley.
John Bruton, Melvin II. Penfield,
man. Harlan Roscoe Brandt Ralph
Botting. Elbert G. Grim, Walter Girls
well, Grant Day. Sidney Ellington.
Clarence e, Kimbley, Clarence Fred
erick Klatt. Joseph Leitzinger. Verde
Mcmillan. Ivan Earl Meacham, Rob
ert Randall Meserole. Phillip Albert
Obergfell. Clarence NJ. Sandifer. Law
renee C. Weaver. Harry Bennett.
John T Maupin. Ford Smith Sayre,
Atencio, Leon Austin Hotchkiss, Rich
ard. Hartman. Keith Russell.