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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
ACORN.

Miss Eula Burke spent the holi- days with homefolks at Horatio.
 Mrs Edgar Moves left last week for a visit with her sister at Dewitt
 Miss Della Turner spent the Christmas vacation with her par ents in Oklahoma City.
 Misses Dessie and Beya Jones made a business trip to Hatfield last week.
 James Tucker left last week for a vlsit with his grandparents and other relatives at Des Arc.
 Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gillaspy and children spent the Christmas holi- days with Mir. and Mrs. Tom Cox of Mena.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter McWilliam and children spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs. R. H. Alstatt.
 Miss Mary Frances Roger spent the holidays visiting friends and relatives at BeQueen and Lockes- burg.
 Mr. and Mrs. sam Fleming and children of near Egger, spent "Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. liar die Jones.
 Mrs. C. E. Anderson and children Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. Henry Anderson and family at the Oak Ridge neighberhood
 MT. and Mrs. Hardie Jones of Crow Peak. Mr. and Mrs. NJ. w. Roger. Miss Bonnie Garland and Homer An derson dined at the c. R. Hale home Christmas day.
 Miss Nellie White arrived Sun day of last week from Muskogee. OK. where she has been visiting for the past three weeks with Miss Cecil Lazaiier She was accompanied home by Herbert LazaIier. who will spend few days here visiting old friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and children of 0klahama, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Townsend of Bonneville. have been visiting with MP. and Mrs. U. Bfawley of near Owens Chapel.
 Roy Jones of DeKaIb. Tex. arrived sunday night for visit with his un- cle. Hardie Jones, and family.
 School Kid.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
EGGER ECHOES.

NIT and Mrs. Medford of Midway visited relatives at Egger Sunday. l.. M Wimberlv made business trip to Mena Sunday.
 Grandma Kelly is visiting her son. the Rev. J. V. Kelly of this place. Mrs. 0na Eurr and children of Womble are visiting relatives here. George Chambers, one of our sol dler boys, came home Monday on a 20-dav furlough.
 Saturday night. Sunday and Sun day night is the regular meeting time at the Nazarene church. M B. Barton of Rolf. Ok. returned home Saturday after a weeks visit with his brothers.
 Miss Fannie Thornton is visiting at the home of her cousin, Mr. key. at HiIlard
 Miss Rachel Hilton returned home last Thursday after a few weeks vis- IL with her sister. Mrs. Tnez Vim berly.
 Miss zona Miller and brother. Carl of Oklahoma. returned home Thursday. after spending the holi- days with their sister, Mrs. Willie Egger
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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
VANDERvOORT vERTTIEs

Miss Ruth Wiley came down from Mena Sunday.
 H. C. Burnside of Memphis. Tenn. IS visiting friends here this week.
 Mrs. Fred Mills and sister, Miss Cecile Nations. went to Ashdown on Sunday. s'
 Kneedham Westbrooks of Fl paso. Tex, visited relatives here Satur1 day and Sunday. @
 0tho May who has been in North Dakota Tor the past several months, came home last week.
 Mrs. Ada Beauchamp left Satur- day for DeQueen, where she will be for several days.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Feamster. who have been visiting in DeOueen since Friday came home Sunday.
 Misses Bertha and Rady Cecil re- turned to Little Rock Monday to finish their course in stenography.
 Miss Lillie Mcfarland, who is teaching school near Cove. spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Maude Mellen.
 Brother Arnold of Hatfield was here Monday to conduct the funeral services of Mrs. Dodd, who died Sunday afternoon.
 Frank A. Lee, Jr., who has been visiting homefolks in Mena for the past few days, is again at work in the drug store here. Fl
 Miss Otus Henderson came down from Hatfield Sunday to be ready to resume her duty as teacher in the school at this place on Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Powers, who have been visiting at the J. M. Tom- lin residence for several days re- turned 10 their home in Forester, Ok, on Wednesday of last week.
 Therylle, c. Nj. and Dan Knox. of Weatherford. Tex, visited their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. J. T. Knox on Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
LOST HOME BY FIRE.
The John Claus Residence Eel, Vie
 tim to Sparks From FIue.

The residence, woodshed and chicken house on the F. M Bigler farm located three miles east of Mena on the Cherry Hill road was destroyed by fire last Saturday morning between 8 and 9 o'clock
 The fire started on the roof of the house and it was supposed that it originated from sparks from the Hue. The house was occupied by MT. and Mrs. John Claus and daugh- ters, who sustained a loss of be- tween $500 and $500 in household goods. none of which was covered by insurance. It Is understood that
 there was some insurance on the Buildings. Mir. and Mrs. Claus and sfamily are now at home in the other honse on the Bigler place which is lbcated on the north side of the road
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

Sunday for Carlsbad. The bond money was turned over to Sheriif Finger pending Mir. Pollard's re- turn.
 Will Kennedy, a deformed man of De Queen was in town Saturday. While Mir. Kennedy's legs and arms are only about half as long as the average mans, he handles himself well.
 Ebert, the small son of MT. and Mrs. ]. H. Ammons, while out squlr- rel hunting last Thursday, came near losing an eye. His gun kicked back when fired, the hammer strik- ing his right cheek and cutting an ugly gash.
 J c. Gates and G. 0. Henderson closed deal last Friday with w. E. Mersh0n for his stock of general merchandise. Mir Gates retains the management of his former business, while MT. Henderson and Oliver Gates have charge of the Mershon store.
 Miss Mary Williams was the re- cipient of very unique Christmas present. ll is silk handkerchief, dllu Wd1 n1lAt ny ttlA RlVttAtAf Vs fS@ Williams, Jr., who is in the Navy, stationed at Goat Island. near San Francisco. The border is red. white and blue, while in the center is a picture Of George Washington and directly under it is the inscription Tn time of peace, prepare for war .'
 J. A. Slote had a little experience with food regulation at Mena one day last week. Arriving in town a little late for dinner. he went to a restaurant where he beheld a tempting bunch of pies on display and ordered one for his meal. The waiter told him is was wheatless day with them and he could not have any pie. We'll says Mir. Slote. but suppose they spoil be- fore tomorrow?n He was told they would be thrown away. He meekly took a dish of chili and a limited number of crackers, and now he takes a pie in his pocket when he goes to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
IIaitield News Notes.

N. H. Terry was out getting cot ton statistics Friday.
 Mrs. Jettie Pott0rff left Friday for her home in Mover, Ok.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. k. Mershon were visiting relatives in Mena Sunday.
 Bascom Finger was down from Mena Saturday to 20 squirrel hunt ing.
 M. Gibson of The Narrows, Ok. spent Sunday ill Hatfield with his wife.
 John Moore of Zafra. Ok. spenl Friday with |. 4. Cummins and family.
 The Rev. N. q. Hornsby attended the Fifth Sunday meeting at Potter Saturday.
 Will Henson of Bemis, Tenn, is here visiting the family of his un- ele. N. F. Grain.
 Cecil Austin of Broughton, IL, was in Hatfield Sunday, in company with Rev. Mckinley of Mena.
 Nj. D. yanDyke Of Oklahoma City spent Friday in Hatfield, the guest of his cousin. Mrs. M. N. George.
 B. \. Gibson and Mrs. We'll Pool, and son. Eugene, returned Sunday from visit to Prescott relatives.
 Ragan 00kes of Cauthrnn. spent the weekend here. a guest at the nome of Mir. and Mrs. |. II. Bandy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clinton Cheeks re- turned from Prescott. where they had been visiting Mr Cheeks par ents.
 Rev. H H. Ridings went to Gill; ham Monday. He will be gone about two weeks. combining business and pleasure.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. N. R. Eudaly died Wednesday of tast week and was buried at Cove on Thursday.
 C. V 0'neill and son. Paul. were at Vaadervo0rt Friday looking after simber for the Ivory Handle Cont Dany's plant here.
 A. C. Everett of Granville, Ohio. spent Sunday here with Merton Sales and family. Mr. Everett is an wnclp Of Mir. Bales.
 Tn a letter to his mother. Wayman Grain states that he has enlisted in xhe II. s. Army and is stationed at Jefferson Barracks. Mo.
 Mrs. T. h. Bates went to Mena Saturday to visit few days. Mrs. sam Bates going with her as far as Potter. where she is visiting rela- zives.
 Fay Martin. painter foreman for she \. (. s. railway al Port Ar shur Tex is spending his vacation n Hatfield. belng the guest of his sister Mrs. NJ. M. George.
 Wallace George came in from Kansas Cily Christmas morning. re- maining two days with his mother. Ars. M. M. George. Wallace is in shc employ of the Hull X Dillon Packing Company.
 Acting on the telegraphic advice af Sheriff D. s Baker nf Fort Stock son. Tex. Deputy Sheriff Williams. Saturday night. arrested w. H. Pol lard of Carlsbad. N N. Mr. Pollard put un a $50 cash bond. and left
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Hattie's HotstuDh.

R. R Miller made a business trip to Mena Monday.
 Among other things that Hatfield has i'll prospect is newspaper.
 Mrs. Bennie Pool returned to her home in Piltsburg, kas,. after hol- iday visit with hOmefoIkS.
 Here is what it did. It brought a $500 brood sow home. it brought a hOmesteader a $500 reward. is brought the editor few cents. it sands of readers. It did all this and was just little STAR AID.
 Dan 1rigg was locating home seekers several days the past week. Mir. and Mrs. Wilson Slote re- turned to Nebraska, after spending the holidays with their son, James. Their visit was cut short by the poor health Of Mrs. SIote, who is quite advanced in years.
 k. Holder living just east of town, has moved his house to more slightly location on a slight rise south of where if stood There is some natural timber. and with shrubs and flowers. whieh he has arranged to plant this spring. 1t will soon be one of the show places Of that locality
 X letter from Frank Rork, Jr.. pnstmarked at Soldiers and Sailors Club, Buffalo. N. Y.. says he is there as one of i6 10 take truck to Washington. D C.. being trip of 700 or 800 miles as they will go. Frank ls rated as iirst-class in auto and truck driving and his friends here will he glad to hear he is do- ing well.
 X number of friends and neigh- Frank R0rk and family. Mr. Rork was al his best and Mrs Rork with the help of Miss Mary, set a spread that will be remembered for Christ mas days to come by those present. Another proof of Mir. Rork's tact and thoughtfulness as host was the re- inovai If Mir. doover's picture from the dining room: also the food pledge card had disappeared from the window for the day. II was a merry Christmas all right even tho We knew our hosts thoughts would revert to the two boys doing their bit for Uncle Sam and miss ing their first Christmas at home.
 some are worried about people selling out and moving away Don't let that worry you. Others take their places. build more fence. clear more land and perhaps sell out at a profit The new owner may build a new house or barn. set an orchard or otherwise improve, and what was perhaps q rundown place becomes well-imprOved one. Look about you. Don't you in nearly every in- stance see the new owner ing improvements Sure. property changing hands builds un country. Farms hee that never change hands seldom more than have repairs kept
 D, and often not that. X sale in your neighborhood usually does you more good than harm Don't worry, B0OSTl
 In Fonversation with a number of farmers the past week. whose sons pr hired hands are in the army. we were informed by all that they would of necessity have to plant a less acreage this year than last, es- pecially of food crops. Some will increase their fnrage crops, as these can he handled for the most part bv machinery The high price of i'm plements will also cause many fo try and get along with worn-out tools, which will surely mean de-
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Correspondence
HATFIELD.
ResI Cross Nfeetlna.

A local chapter of the Red Cross was organized at the NJ. E. church, Sunday night hy Rev. T. A. Park of lhe Presbyterian church, Mena, and F. .J. smith. local editor of The Star, Rev. Parks outlined the work and Mr Smilh told what the Red Cross had done and was now doing K. II. Butler was chosen president. Miss Ola Littlepage secretary and Miss Pauline Dodd treasurer. When the call was made for members 52 re- sponded, i2 more adding their names on Monday. which, with the i5 who bad joined a few days ago, made q total of @ members President Butler has selected Mrs. L. Il. Bandy, Mrs. C. V 0'neilD. Mrs M. J, Dover, Mrs. ]. c. Allen, Mrs. J. G. H0heimer and Misses Mary Williams and Bes- sic Stevens as his membership com n1ittee. At I D. m. Monday they had gotten in touch with West Valley, and things will begin to move in a short time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Saw Son in Aviation Work.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cranor of IHeavener, in writing The Star un- der date of December 3i, state that they had just returned from a hol- 'iday trip, having been at Gillett, Ark, where they visited at the homes of their daughters, Mesdames C. r. Rittman and Fred Pitcher From Gillett they went to Fort Worth to visit another daughter Mrs. J. E. Kilgore, and family, and while in this city they visited the aviation field, having been particu- larly interested in this branch of the service for the reason that their son, ]. D. Cranor, Jr., is member of the aviation corps.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

creased yield. tho some papers are urging the farmers to get along with their old tools and machinery so as to release that much more steel to the government. With an ever-ln- creasing army to feed and the Allies elamoring for more food each year, it would seem that some Of the high brows at Washington would listen to the plea of Secretary Houston and the fr~ associations of the United States and leave our Agri"nltural help on the farms and see that each farmer could get the best of tools at prices that were not prohibitive.
 With the limiting of sugar and the wheatless and the meatless days there is a prospect that we may have to come to the food card, like all European countries are now do- ing. This would be sure to come if there should be a short food crop this year, as we have no surplus to draw on. therefore it stands farm CT in hand to plant at least twice as much as he thinks will do him. In case we raise but a half crop, am other thing for the thoughtful to consider, is that in some of the war stricken countries food is the only medium of exchange. For instance the grave diggers say they don't want gold, but if you want your dead buried bring food. We must have food to work. The farm hand does not want nor ask for money in some sections. but asks so much food to take home. A man here for instance, that raised nothing but cotton, no matter what the price, would feel rather cheap to have to 20 to the store each day with his food card and be allowed to buy, perhaps, half pound of meal or flour for each member of his family. an ounce of fat. etc. Plant plenty for food, and MT. Town Man, plant q garden on your lot" safety first"
 Joe finders has sold his corner lots on Hornbeck and Front street. Plans are for a warehouse and mod ern garage on these lots the coming year The opposite corner north is also booked for a business block this spring, we are told
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
SHADY GROVE SHADOWS.

School was dismissed last week for Christmas.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bud Daniels of near Rocky spent last Wednesday with the latter's brother. Tom Davis.4s Vardie and Curtis Wallin of Ron. Ok. spent Christmas with friends and relatives of this place.
 Earl Davis Of Camp Beauregard, La. spent Christmas with his par- enis, Mir. and Mrs. Tom Davis of this place.
 James Welch of 0ctavia. Ok, passed thru here Tuesday on his way to poteau. Ok. to answer his questionnaire.
 Mir. and Mrs. Will Daniels and children of Big Cedar. Ok, spent Christmas here with their parents MT. and Mrs. Tom Davis. and with Mrs. NJ. E. Daniels of Mena.
 Blue Eyes
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
BETHESDA SPRINGS spRINMEs.

J. NJ. GiIlaspy of Ardmore. Ok, is visiting his brother. Melvin Gillaspy.
 Palmer Case Of Mario. Ok, is visiting his aunt. Mrs. NJ. A. Beas- ley.
 There is no school this week on account of measles epidemic here abouts.
 Pat Sommerville and family of Mena spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. $. A. Nichols.
 Gus Cunningham and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Means of Potter were visitors at the Wood Good win home Sunday. ". f.. Jones of Potter came out Sunday afternoon i'll his new car, and went on to Mena to meet his wife and daughter. who spent last week at Van Buren. Mir. and Mrs. c. T. Sunderland of Atchison, Kas.. who were here wis., iting with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Sunderland. and other relatives. returned home last Friday night, i leaving their little son to spend the winter here on account of his health E
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
COVE CATCHES.


 Measles are on rampage here again this winter and those who haven't had the disease, are hiding out.
 Dale Young of Tulsa. Ok. and James Sawyer of Quay, Ok, are vis- iting with homefoIks and friends here.
 Haskell s. Young. who is attend ing school at San Marcos, Tex, spent the holidays with his parents, Dr, and Mrs. T. B. Young
 Miss Fannie ColIey. who is teach.- ing at Finley. Ok. came in last week to spend the holidays with home folks.
 Mrs. A. NJ. Parker, who is teach ing at Daisy. Ok. spent last week with her husband and family here, returning to her school last FriNav
 Misses Kate and Mamie Grady re- turned to their schools at Antlers. Ok, and Conway, Ark, Sunday, after spending weeks vacation with their mother here.
 Doug. McDaniels of Camp Pike. IS in home on short furlough, as was also Roy Miller from Camp Beauregard, La. who returned Sat- urday. last.
 The Red Cross chartor at this place has rented the Nixon Build ing on Front street and are fitting 1t up for work shop for the mem lbers to knit and sew for our soldier boys.
 After due meditation the Board of Directors have decided to obey the vaccination order of the Board of Health and have given a two-weeks' vacation in which to have the teach CTS and school vaceinated.
 philomel.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
ALDER LEAVES

Charles White. brother of Mrs. N. E. Bates, IS visiting for few days.
 A disease which answers the de- scrlption of German measles is very prevalent in this vicinity.
 There has been a full round of measles in the homes of Cal Bates, Jesse Phiioot and (. C. Furgeson, the past ten days.
 The " k. Watkins sawmill near Alder will resume operations soon. Bill Reynolds will be the new fore man.
 S c. Henthorn and family re- turned to their home near Kirby last Friday. having spent Christmas with relatives here.
 Mrs. F. P. Morgan of Fl Campo, Tex. who has visited several weeks with her parents, Grandma and Grandma Roberts. returned to her home last week.
 D w. Davis and family have moved into their new home. Mr, Davis subscribed for The Star few days ago. so all in all. he is now a Polk county citizen
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
POTTER pICKIlpS.

Mir and Mrs. W. I. Muxen went to Mena Saturday on business.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. s. Gam went to Mena Monday.
 Mrs. T. R. Bates of Hatfield was here Monday with her daughter, Mrs. D. l.. Rowe.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Richardson went to Hatfield Monday to visit the formers parents.
 Robert Harwell left Tuesday aft ernoon for Muskogee. before return ing to his home at Ringling. Ok.
 H. M. Walker. mail carrier, and W F. Jones, ginner, have each re- ceiyed a new Ford ear.
 Miss Irene Thornton returned on Sunday afternoon and began her school at Gam Monday morning.
 Mir, and Mrs. Penn Williams visit- CT Mr Williams sister. Mrs. A | l.owfher here last week. sa Miss Funiee Littlepage. who had snent last week here with her sis ter Mrs Azzie Harris, returned tf Hatfield Saturday. The young people of this som.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
FACTS FROM FREEDOM.

R. Hilton sold his personal prop erty at auction last Monday.
 Ira Jones and wife spent last week at the parental home.
 Harry Lance and wife of Mena spent last Wednesday at the home of Curtis Patton.
 Roy Holder and wife of Old Pot ter spent Saturday and Sunday al tho homes of D. D. Davis and John Lively.
 Henry Chamblin Is building an ad- dition to his house and Cam Turner has about completed a new barn. Mir. anE Mrs. Oscar Cumnnines and baby spent Christmas night at the
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
McCaleb-Erwin.

Word has just reached Mena oi the marriage of Mrs. virgie McCaleD and the Rev. V. c. Erwin, which took place on Christmas day at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Morgan in Newark, Ark. Mrs. McCaleb VIII be remembered as former resident. of the Ransom neighborhood anu later resident of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

munity enjoyed watch party at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Borden Monday night.
 Argus Rowe returned to Fort Smith Tuesday afternoon to resume his duties with the Reynolds-Davis Grocery COmDany.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
BIG FORK BITS.

] Smith of Albert shopped in Big Fork Saturday.
 c. ". Heath of Heath Valley was a caller in Big Fork Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Hendrix of Caddo Gap are here visiting rela- tiyes,
 l.. H.. Jones of Cedar Lawn and Mathew Edwards of Dry Creek
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03
Correspondence Coming Too Late.

Several communities are not represented in The Star this week because the copy came in day late. Again, mail your correspondence copy so as to reach the office by Tuesday night.-Editor.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

made a business trip to Mena the first of the week
 Arthur Lilies worked the first part of the week for Jakie Edwards. who has been sick.
 Mir. and Mrs Hugh Cox and chil- dren and Joe Rowton of Sulphur visited Saturday night with Mrs. Cox's sister, Mrs. w. J. Bates.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

We stock Thermite, the chemical ly correct anti-freeze. It's cheaper than repairing your radiator, and less trouble than draining the radi- Iator. It won't forget. procter-Smith Garage. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

For Sale or Trade Buick Light Six 1917 auto: also Ford touring car, 1916 model. See ]. ". Bohmer
 Cove. Ark. Adv i et
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-03

home of J. II Cunningham at Be- thesda Springs
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
irish CONSUMPTION
DELAYS TREATIES
Reciprocal Agreements with Allies
Halted Until Settlement.

Conscription In Ireland is now the
only obstacle to the conclusion OF
treaties for the Drafting Of English
and Canadian subjects, It was learned
At the State Department yesterday.
Reciprocal arrangements have been
made for the drafting Of British and
Canadian subjects in this country and
OF American citizens in British and
Canadian territory.
British conscription Is not In force
in ireland, however, and IL Is believed
that the conclusion Of the treaty VIII
be delayed until after some solution
of the Irish problem has been reached
by the convention now In session.
Treaties are also under negotiation
with France, Italy and with some or
the neutral powers.
There is a difference Of opinion be-
tween the State Department and the
Office OF the Provost Marshal General
as to the power to draft aliens who
have declared their intention Of be-
coming citizens, but have not taken
out their final papers. The Provost
Marshal General has held that these
men are liable to the draft The State
Department has been unwilling that
possible friction should be created be-
tween the United States and the allies
on such q construction Of the law.
The treaties may not be effective
upon thsir ratification BY the United
statss Senate, as most OF them win
involve statutory changes IN the coun-
tries who sign the treaties.