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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

have me 90 riding by myself. but al
ways laughed at him. shall KNOW
better in the future
"You must let me see you homes
said Frank CALAMITY.
II can't ride Polyphemus again
sIf you like, I'll lead him home for
you" said Frank.
The suggestion proved agreeable
and, as the girl was at leLEth recov-
ering from her fright, they set Oh
along the road together, Frank hold
ing the bride and the girl at his side.
As they ehatted gaily. all his past life
rose up to confront him. What fool
he had been, 8 regular rolling stone,
when he could have settled In this
town long before and known girls Ike
this.
He told her as much, and indicated
so strongly his meaning that the girl
looked like q peony when they reached
the outskirts of Eppingham. Yet ne
could see that she was not displeased
with him.
"Why don't you settle here and tryT
she asked.
"Would you allow me to see you
again?"
"The future will TELL" she answered
systematically. "But, honestly, If you
are looking for employment, my father
would be only too pleased to offer you
something. know. He is always look
ing for suitable men, men who Will
stay with him. You see. he is the
largest employer of labor In the
county,
At this moment Frank perceived the
old gentleman of the fower-beds COM
ing toward them at brisk walk. See
ing the girl with Frank. and the latter
leading the horse, he stopped in par
donable establishment.
Father exclaimed the girl. 'This
gentleman was good enough to rescue
me when Polyphemus ran away. He
was frightened by bear, father-and
you were right, and / shall never dis
obey your wishes again. Let me In
troduce you to my father, Mr.. -" she
added.
Latham" said Frank. II think
we've met before" he added to the
father, little sheepishly.
young man." said Stone, 81 reckon
that see a new face every minute. If
we have met, you must pardon me for
not recognizing you. / cannot thank
you enough for saving my daughter.
Is there nothing can do to show my
appreciation"
''Mr. Latham spoke Of staying here,
father" said the girl, looking at Frank,
meaningly.
.'You like our little town." asked
Mr.. Stone.
II love it." answered Frank. "Yes,
If can find any office work in town"
"Are you sticker?" asked the 9TH
er. "Or just rolling stonea ! only
have stickers about me?"
Il can stick like leach" answered
Frank grimly.
"Are you a stenographer?"
"Yes, have done that work"
Because / happen to want sec
rotary at fifteen hundred dollars" re-
piled Mr.. Stone. "And it Is difficult
to get really competent man to
stay in Eppingham."
'Tf you would try me-" Frank be-
gan.
And it did not need the look from
his daughter to induce Mr.. Stone to
close with the offer. So well did Frank
stick, indeed, that it was less than
year before wedding bells indicated
that the attachment had become a
family one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

the street he stopped to ask native,
who owned the big place.
That's Mr.. Stone" said the man,
grinning. 81 guess you've heard of
him, haven't you?"
"The man who's building the big
damn?
That's him, sure"
"Confound it," thought Frank. For
he had come to Eppingham, investing
his last ten dollars on the train fare,
because he heard that there was to be
unlimited work on Mr.. Stones dam.
He had been gently born, but he
had not made the most Of his oppor-
tunities. The call of the road was i'm
perative to him. Again and again he
had settled down, only to fling up his
position and try elsewhere But now,
after a run of hard luck which had
reduced him to a position which he
had never contemplated before, Frank
was glad enough Of the chance of po-
sition at day laborer's wages. And he
had ruined everything by his dream
ing!
"Tll give up. Fate's against me J"
said Frank angrily.
He turned out of Eppingham into
the woods. Eppingham was the last
station on the line, beyond it stretched
a great expanse of state forest. 1t
was early June, and summer was call
ing. Frank could have spent the whole
summer in a camp without a qualm.
He resolved to strike the trail on the
chance Of picking up summer work at
club or bungalow.
He had gone about a mile when he
was startled to hear screams from the
bend of the trail. A moment later
there appeared young woman, mount
ed on bay horse, which was evidently
running away with her. She was hold
ing on for dear life, and the horse had
a frightened look; also his ears lay
fiat back against his head.
Frank did not hesitated an instant.
He leaped forward and planted him
sci in the middle of the roadway. AS
the horse reared he caught at the
bride. 1t dragged him several yards
and stopped putting and snorting. Still
holding the bride, Frank extended his
hand to the frightened girl, who col
lapsed in a heap upon the ground be-
fore him.
1T was bear frightened my horse"
she gasped. HE has never run away
with me before
1t was some minutes before she was
able to stand on her feet, and then she
was trembling all over. Frank thought
he had never seen such a pretty girl
before.
II don't know how to thank Won
enough" she said. Father hates to
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
Such Lanowidoe.

asked an italian who speaks cor
rect English, which language his chill
dren learned to write more readily.
Italian or English.
Italian" said he. "Your English
words don't sound the way they look
To show what this poor man had in
mind, l shall quote some suggestions
given to me by one Of the most famous
scholars, philosophers and professional
men in America. They show what a
curlicue language English is:
Put it vice versa, and if laughter Is
latter, why is not daughter dafter and
slaughter SLATER?
Enough Is enuff, but cough is not
cuff. However, if cough is cawf.
shouldn't enough be enawf?
Plough is pronounced plow and
Dough Is bow, but cough is not COW.
Moreover, little Italian knowing
that cough is pronounced coff. Is liable
TO spell the cup of morning beverage
cough-phee.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
ARonnlg
Stone
-
BY FRANK FILsoN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

IA
Copyright, 1916, by W. g. Chapman.l
"Henceforward, I'll be rolling
stone no more" said Frank Latham. as
he stepped out of the train at Epping-
ham. I'm going to get a job and
stick to it. I'm twenty-six, and it's
time I settled down somewhere. Ep-
pingham's good enough for me. I'll
become local magnate and own half
the town, and be an influence in the
county, and maybe I'll go into politics
and perhaps wind up as governor, or
even"
"Hey, young fellerl Get out Of
thatw
1t was q sad awakening from his
dream. Frank had inadvertently
stepped off the road and into the fiow-
er beds of real LEGAL magnate, to
Judge from the splendor Of the house
and the extensive grounds. And when
one is in old clothes one must dream
carefully.
With low apology, Frank turned to
make off. But the elderly gentleman
who had shouted to him came running
up, wild with excitement.
what do you mean by walking over
my geranium beds?" he demanded fu-
riously.
Il beg your pardon" said Frank.
II didn't think where was going"
'You don't have to explain that"
said the man wrathfully. SECT out
of here, and don't let me see your face
again, or I'll have you run out of
town. I'll know you next time we
meet" he added.
Frank made off; there was nothing
else to do. in fact. A little way down
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
USE THE swATTER

On the authority of the United
States government, we are informed
that "a single fly at the end of the
ninth generation may reach the num-
Der of 1,953,O0O,OO0 female flies, to say
nothing of the male flies"
Figuring from this basis, a single fly
killed in June means that several bill
lions will never be born which other
wise would be on hand to annoy and
destroy the human race.
A fly killed in June means that mil
lions may be deducted from the July fly
census returns. This is an encouraging
proposition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
Safety First.

The old adage 'an ounce of proven
ton is better than a pound of cure"
may be applied especially to flies, for
measures to prevent their coming can
be used more effectively than methods
for destroying them after they arrive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

First Tommy-The story In the
opera Is that she's going to be burnt
alive.
Second Ditto-Going to bel II
sounds as If they'd started on her
already.-London Opinion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
e. m. JONES
FLORIST

Headquarters for
CUT FLOWERS, FUNERAL DESIGNS
AND POTTED PLANTS.
for French and Holland
Bulbs of all KINGS.
visit the Green House in haries Town.
5o7 West Washington Street..
and Patronize Home Industry. Prices
Right.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
Cruel.

Miss Olden-Friscky-My dear. do
you notice anything on my cheek that
looks like something had bitten me?
Miss Kutting-Yes, indeed, and 7
think it Was the tooth of time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

i saved my life. l am sure" MRS.
EMILY WILSON.
CLARKsBURG, W. VA. II have taken
nearly all Of Doctor Pieree's remedies a,
different times when in need of medicine
of their kind and found them all to give
perfect satisfaction The Pleasant
Pellets are a splendid regulator of the
stomach, liver and bowels, and as a
womans tonic | have taken the Favorite
as it is represented to be. The Golden
Medical Discovery is a SPLENDID blood
medicine, also GOOD as spring tonic. |
am glad 10 recommend Or. Pierce's RENE
dies for ] Know they are al good."-MRs
FANNIE E0oTif 22l jackson Street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

L nave taken Doctor
Pieree's medicine for
years; it has done me
more good than any
medicine | ever took.
Five doctors said /
could not be cured :
said | could not live
but a few moAths and
would not give me
anything but cod Liver
oil, so | began to take
Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical DiSoovarv and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

to me during expect
.ncy. My cal t h
eemed to faii--I be-
came all run down,
weak and nervous.
could not eat nor
sleep and was Dause-
ated all the time. |
was in very bad CON
dition and even the
doctor did not think
! would get through
oil .irln4 nt,f I ho~ar,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
What OR Neighbors
II West Virginia Say

HUNTINGTON. w. VA ~ DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription was a great help
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11

taking Fayorite Prescription and 1t
brought me through in splendid health
and my baby was strong and healthy. /
do recommend Favorite Prescription as
being a splendid medicine = MRS. A. r.
HICKS, 17l9 Virginia Avenue.
Drv1, W Va have talyan doctor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
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Schedule in Eject July 1 1917
TRAINs LEAvE CHARLES Town, W. Va.
No. ID. S0UTHBOUND.
S.5S q m For Basic, Natural Bridge
Roanoke, Bristol and in.
termediate stations. Pull.
man Parlor (Broiler) tc
Roanoke& Bristol Connects
at Roanoke with Throug
Flllman Sleeper to Colum.
No. ~. BUS and Chicago.
6:15 ?. m. 6t or his'q points. and all
2[0 m SOP to let off from con.
necting lines at Hagerstowu
OF Shenandoah Junction. or
20 take on passengers for
Basic or beyond. Pull.
man sleeper to Gary, w. Va
Dining car
No. q. NORTHBoUND.
LEAVE CHAHLEs Town
S:5S a. M. For Hagsrstown and inter
mediate stations. Connect
~ Shenandoah junction
with B. & o. for Washing
ton. Also connects at Ha.
gelstown with G.. V. Rail
road for Harrisburg apC
No L. points north.
7.33 n nm For Hagerstown and inter
mediate stations. Through
Sleeper and Parlor Car Hae-
ersiown to New York.
ITO m sfopto let off from Basic
Or beyond or to take on
passengers for CONNECTING
tines at Shenandoah Jim :
ton or Hagerstown.
Rates. schedules aud additional Information
furnished upon app icaton to Agents of tn,
Company, Or w. g. SAUNDERS.
w B. BFYlLL Gen'I PAS. Age,.
Senl fass agent, Roanoke, Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-11
BIacksmithing, Wood and
General Repair Work

The undersigned has taken the snop OF
Mr. d A Phillips, opposite B. & o. depot,
where he is prepared TO do all kinds OF
blacksmithing, wood and general repair
work.
H0RSESH0EING A SPECIALITY.
A liberal share Of the public patronage
respectfully solicited.
Feb sly THOMAS NORRIS
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
JOHN P. LOGAN ASpIREs.

A few days ago the Gazette print ed an article announcing that John P. Logan was a candidate for Secre- tary of the State Senate, and credit ing Mir. Logan to Polk county.
 The Star passed the matter by as of small consequence, as 1t probably is, but numerous and divers per- sons have called attention to the situation, and some are inclined to take the matter as compliment with a kick in it, because here in Polk county there are lots of folks who yet are conscious of finger ing bad taste in their mouths, left by this same John Peter. These are the individuals who were not at all pleased with some of Mir. Logan's activities as State Senator from this district, and even more particular ly with the failure of the bank of Grannis, of which the former State Senator was head, and thru which a good many residents of south Polk county lost what money they had on deposit.
 These are unpleasant memories of Mir. Logan, as a former prominent citizen of Polk county-a citizenship long since lapsed from lack of use and residence.
 But there are also some good things to say for the gentleman, and it is not fair to tell just one side of such story.
 Despite the failings, and perhaps, also. some misfortunes, John P. Lo- gan was for years one of the livest, most energetic and most consistent workers for this county that The Star has known. For years he was strong leader in horticultural circles, both as grower and as a promoter of the industry Later, in the Senate, he organized and worked for measure which. if supported by the homefolks and adopted, would long since have given us a pike road to Hot Springs, the plan be- ing such that Mena and Hot Springs would have borne the greater part
 
 of iks cost and from which both would have reaped manifold bene- Ellsworth many times the expense. The Star believed then and does
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
The New Year Adventure.
Q Kansas City Star.

From The Kansas City Star
 Why fear death?" Said Charles Frohman on the sinking Lusitania. Tt is the most beautiful adventure of life" Perhaps But it is only one of many adventures. All life is an adventure.
 On this last day of the old year we look forward with hope to the year ahead. But we do not know, It Is a fresh adventure. In youth we choose our line of work, not knowing whither it leads. We un- dertake marriage with all it's re- responsibilities, not knowing whether we shall be able to meet them.
 With maturity comes new decis- ions to be made, involving momen- tious consequences. We cannot be certain of the outcome. But we ad- venture and go forward. There are so few certainties in life! So often we must take a chance and then press on as if we had absolute knowledge of successful end. If we permitted our doubts to rule, action would be paralyzed.
 After all, faith is the supreme thing. By faith, exclaims the writ CT of the Epistle of the Hebrews, Moses led the chosen people of the promised land, and all the other worthies of Israel achieved great deeds. It is so today By faith Washington welded a nation, and by faith Lincoln preserved it.
 So we face the new year with faith in what it has in store, with confidence that we may help work out it's problems, with belief that our efforts, if sincerely made, no matter what the outcome, shall not be in vainl
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
BETHESDA SPRINGS BITS.

Mrs. NJ. A. Beasley is sick.
 Z Taylor was shopping in Mena Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Moore were shopping in Mena Monday.
 A. L. Durham, who was very sick, is reported as improving.
 Mrs. F. D. Pierce, living on the old Carder place, is on the sick list.
 Mrs. NJ. A. Cunningham was a Mena visitor the first of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Sunderland were visitors in Mena the last of the week.
 Mrs. s. A. Nichols, who has been sick the past week, is reported im- proved.
 Mrs. Ed Wyatt of Two Mile was caller at the home of c. K. Gosney Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Standifer, who visited for a week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. L. c. Gosney in the Freedom neighborhood, came in Sunday to spend a few days with Mr, and Mrs. c. K. Gosney. They re- turned to their home in Tohoka Tex. Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
APPEAL TO NEM YEAR.

Heres to the printers, far and near Who scrimp and plan the livelone
 year,
 And keep the devil we'll employed. That worthy copys not destroyed; That minor poets small in brains, May get to see in print their names And not be banished in disgrace, Or crowded out for lack of space. God grant for us the coming year, More paper for our hemisphere. Urge on, urge on, the linotype; This year is old, the time Is ripe, To hail with reverence the New, In which there is SO much to do, Wherein the authors, great and
 small,
 Must push his pen to record all, That those in years long yet to be, The plain, unreeling truth may see, All unabridged upon the page, A daily history of our age.
 Careless Poet. Alder, Ark. Dec. 26, 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
CORRESPONDENCE
CLAGETT CLIPPINGS.

4 Happy New Year 10 all.
 l.. McKenney of Lilce was here Sunday night.
 Dr. L. A. Simpson of Bis Fork vis- tied sick folks here Sunday.
 The union meeting here at the school house Saturday night
 The Rev. Edwards will preach at the Baptist church Sunday night.
 Prof Lem Lofts of Alder was yis- iting here the latter part of the past week.
 Monroe Beck of Womble visited with his cousin, Jonathan, Sunday night.
 The Rev. Rastis Stevens of Opal preached at the school house Satur- day night Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cox have moved Go their new home at Ed wardsville Heights. Ollie Hughes of near Waters was over last week. finishing moving his feed to his new home.
 Robbie Golfer went to Hurricane Grove Friday to visit his relatives, returning home Sunday. Mrs. J. w. Bates and little son of Big Fork are visiting Mrs. Bates parents, Mr. and Mrs s. H. Spake.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Lilies of Wat kins mill visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sander Swindle at Caddo Sunday.
 J. NJ. Beck and daughters, Misses Ethyle and Florynce, took supplies to the miners at Missouri Falls Fri day.
 Quite a number attended the sing ing at J. NJ. Bowen Sunday night to watch the old year out and the New l Year in.
 Mrs A. NJ. COlter, who has been sick for two weeks, was pronounced by Dr. l.. A. Simpson of Big Fork as having smallpox.
 Misses Pearl and Arta Bates of Big Fork visited with the Misses Martha and Ada Spake Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Elijah Abee and little daugh- ter. Florence, and Mrs. smith and daughter of near Black Springs, Vis- tied with Mrs. J. H Edwards Mon day.
 Miss Lura Baker came in Sunday from spending the holidays with her relatives at Hurricane Grove to take lup her school at Union Monday, but owing to the scare of smallpox the school was dismissed. She returned | home Monday.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
--7------a--4-------. All aboard for 1917.
HELPING TO UpBJIILD

The Kansas City Southern Rail- way Company is making a change in it's plans of advertising and pro- noting the growth of the country along its line.
 Current Events an attractive magazine that long has been issued by the company, has been discon- tinued. and J. F. Holden, vice presi- dent, has sent out letters to real es- tate dealers at points on the line, stating that the company has inau- gurated an active advertising cam paign to bring the attention of pros pectiye settlers to the advantages of territory it traverses, and urg- ing all such dealers to compile lists of such lands and properties as they have for sale, and send them to the company.
 These lists then will be tabulated and printed, with the names of the agents attached, and will be sent to all inquirers.
 By this system the company will put prospective purchasers in di- rect communication with those hay- ing land to sell, and it is reasonable to expect some splendid results.
 Mir. Holden specially cautions those compiling the lists to "sce that nothing is contained therein that will not bear investigation.
 The Kansas City Southern. in ad-I dition to having attained the posi-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
BOG SPRINGS BUBBLES.

Wishing all a Prosperous New year.
 Mr and Mrs. Walker Cox of Por- um, Ok, are visiting with Mrs Cox's parents, Mr, and Mrs j. D. Towery. Columbus Tinnin and family, who for several months have been visit ing relatives. at Marquard, Mo. re- turned in time to spent Christmas at home.
 H. H. Tyler and family, after a short veisit with Mrs Tyler's par ents, Mir and Mrs, W. F. Hunt, left for their home in Watongo, Ok. They were favorably impressed with the country.
 J. E. Walker and son expect to complete re-setting up of their saw mill by the middle of next week. w F. Hunt had the misfortune to lose the fine little sorrel mare once drove on the streets of Mena. Her death was causd by acute blind stag gers.
 IInPlp Eullpp
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
4 CHEERFUL RESPONSE.

Never in the history of The Star has there been anything like the rush to pay subscriptions as during the past ten days, this being the cheerful and gratifying response to the announcement that hereafter all papers would be stopped at eX- piration of subscription.
 And, even more to the point, IS the frequent assertion that the new way is the only right way anyhow that in the past it has been so easy to be careless and let the amount due pile up until the paying became a burden. And many letter The Star has received in statement or account, giving the publishers a blessing out" because the paper was not stopped when out, as other papers do" etc.
 And every reader who cares Tor The Star, and has learned what the increased cost of white paper means, readily understands the necessity of obviating all losses and heavy col lection costs, and is more than glad to pay in his Sl and assist in keep ing a paper going that never has failed to do it's best for Polk coun- ty and it's people.
 But there will be some who will miss their Star this week.-Mrs. was expected and could not be avoided and treat all alike-the only system that is just and proper. But the way is open to all to get one of the best county papers published at the bottom price-Si cash in advance and even a handsome premium Of valuable magazines for 25 cents ad- ditional
 The Star joins with all it's friends in hoping that this New Year will be the best that Polk county and it's people have ever seen.
 Let us, one and all, do our very best.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-01-04
NEWS FROM OCTAVIA, OK.

A large crowd attended singing at Mir. and Mrs Jim Blackwells last Sunday night.
 Norris Hilton returned last Thurs day from Gilbert Ariz., where he has been for quite a while.
 A large crowd attended the party given by Mr and Mrs. Herbert Smith last Saturday evening.
 Dock Blackwell returned from Loving. Ok Wednesday, where he had been in search of his pony. The Christmas tree at the OctaVia school house Monday night was largely attended and everybody re- ports a jolly time
 Bro. Roberts preached a Christmas sermon last Sunday to a large crowd Duke Wilson has gone to Hat field on a business trip.
 Blue Ewes,