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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
ACCUSED MAN RETURNS.

Newton, Jan. 7.-William STAN was
given suspended fine of $500 and
costs for bootlegging here. STAN was
indicted by the grand jury Of this
county in February, 1915, but soon
after his indictment he left for parts
unknown. He returned here last
week and was taken in charge by
local officers. Because of his wife and
children he was given suspended
sentence and allowed to go to work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08

Farm Properties, for Sale
FOR SALEI60 ACRE FARM, WE'LL
improved. Must be sold to settle es-
4 tate Phone F. w. Darner, Ottumwa'
" Iowa. Phone 325.
COUNTY AGENT TO
|, GIVE DEMONSTRATION

Miss Mariel Hopkins, county home
demonstration will give demonstra-
ton at the Douglas school, Wednes-
] day morning at $3.50 o'clock under
the auspices of the Social Service ou-
reau. The demonstration will be given
for the housewives Of west OttumWa
land quite number are expected to
attend. H. C. tombstone, principal OF
the Douglas school has given the
demonstration the use Of the school.
THE social service bureau intends to
Extend these demonstrations in the
ZONES of it's clients where number
gr,f valuable things will be shown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
Observation-Disclosures WEDDING.

Mt. Pleasant, Jan. Iowa Wesley
an students were surprised to learn
Of the marriage Of Howard Ballew to
Miss Edna Richardson during the
Christmas season. The couple are
residents in Moulton, Iowa. Mr. Bal
lew is a senior at Wesleyan, mem.
Der of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity
and has been prominent in football
for three years, being captain OF the
team in 1916. He also teaches agri.
culture and zoology in the academy
and agriculture in the local high
school. He will finish his college work
this semester and graduate with his
class and the young couple will make
their home here for the present.
His bride is former Wesleyan
student and member Of the Phi Mu
sorority.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
CALF GIVEN BOY
FOR DAIRY WORK

Belle PLANE. Jan. Maynard VIII
quain, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wiz
quain, living north of town, has re-
ceived pure bred Guernsey bull calf
for his faithful work in the state
dairy contest which was conducted
last summer by the Iowa state Dairy
association. H. c. Adams, breeder of
fine Guernsey cattle at Algona, sent
the calf by express. The calf is about
five months old and is beautifully
marked
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
WILL RAISE IOWA
TAXES THIS YEAR

Des Moines jan, 7-Iowa's taxes
will be increased approximately
$6,O00,OO0 this year according to re-
ports filed by twenty-four counties.
The increase will be divided about
equally between the counties and the
state.
The twenty-four counties reporting
shows an increase Of S1.361, PIG for
the counties and $710,570 for the
state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
FEW TAX DELINoUENTs.

LeMars, Jan. THE record for
small delinquent tax was broken in
Plymouth county this year as only
sixty-eight parcels of lands were adj
vertised for sale, according to Treas
urer J. H. Schultz. Last year only
ITO pieces of property were sold and
that was an exceptionally low list, as
the list usually runs 800 or more.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
JAS. w. MILLER DIES.

Keosauqua, Jan. 1.-THE father OF
Deputy Treasurer, Charlie Miller, Jas.
w. Miller died suddenly Friday at his
home near Milton. He was aged about
20 years and leaves a wife and six
children, four sons, Howard Of Davis
county, Robert of California. Charles
of Keosauqua and Eich at home, two
daughters, Mrs. Agnes Lindsay OF
Troy and Miss Bertha at home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
LOSSES ARM IN CORN SHREDDER

Atlanta, Jan. 7.-Winkelman,
farmer residing northeast of Adair,
had his right hand torn off in a corn
shredder. He was brought to the At
lantic hospital where the arm was
amputated. Winkelman is farmer
residing seven miles north and east OF
Adair While working around corn
shredding machine at his farm his
hand was caught in the machinery
and literally torn OF.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
WESLEYAN WILL
Tackle MONMOUTH

will be the next foe of Iowa Wesleyan
here Friday evening. The locals came
out of the game with Simpson college
in good shape and while Monmouth is
rated as having good team the local
quintet is confident Of winning. The
athletic director has asked for a re-
turn game with Simpson. The men
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
WARNING TO COAL MEN.

Des Moines, Jan. 7.-Des Moines
operators were informed by Charles
Webster, federal fuel administrator
for Iowa. that they must either sell
coal to the consumers at the mine
mouth at 81 per ton or federal regula.
tons will be invoked. In issuing this
ultimatum Mr.. Webster stated that
continued refusal of the mine opera
tors to comply with the order would
not be countenanced.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08

Telephone invented 1861
n The value of a ton of silver is
SE37 .704.S4.
# French and Indian war in America,
g1754.
Modern needles first came into use
lin 1545.
N Coaches we're first used in England
lin 1869.
French Revolution, 1883; Reign OF
aTerror, 1898.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
SOME THINGS WORTH KNOWING

One million dollars gold coin weighs
3,6S5.S pounds avoirdupois.
The first newspaper advertisement
appeared in 1862.
Glass mirrors first made by Vene-
+tians in the thirteenth century. Pol
ished metal was used before that time.
The largest cavern in the world is
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
The most extensive park is Deer
Park in Denmark. 1t contains 1900
acres.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
TURKEY BRINGS $500.

Newell, Jan. Newell held a Red
Cross sale at which a turkey was sold
enough times to net $500. Other
live stock and provisions were donat-
ed and the total receipts from the
auction amounted to $4,000.
With population of 500, Newell
furnished 700 new memberships to the
Red Cross in the Christmas drive and
a few weeks ago raised $4,000 for the
Army Y. NJ. c. A.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
70 BURN ELEVATOR

Akron, Jan. An attempt to burn
the J. w. Hedges elevator was foiled
by the night Waterman who caught
the incendiary in the act. The latter
fled and shots from the watchman's re-
volver failed to stop him. The ele-
vator has capacity Of 10000 bushels.
1t is believed the incendiary was an
!. w. w. or some German sympathizer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
DUBUQUE "Y" WANTS $4,000.

Dubuque, Jan. The local Y. M.
c. A. has opened campaign to raise
$4,000, which, it is declared, is neces-
sary to keep the plant running here.
Officials of the organization declare
that the institution will have to close
its doors if the money is not secured.
A new building was recently erected
and $4,000 expended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF.

Des Moines, Jan. 3.-John ODon-
nell, IS years old, was hit by Rock
Island freight train at East Sixteenth
street and the Rock Island tracks.
His legs were severed below the
knees and his left side was crushed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
CUT OUT EXPRESS TRAINS.

Burlington express trains Nos. 20
and 80, running between Chicago and
Lincoln, have been taken off in accord
ance with conservation plans. Sunday
was the last day for the two trains
which are put on each fall to take care
of the holiday business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
GIRLS cLUeSGIvEs CONCERTS.

Mt Pleasant, Jan. THE Iowa
Wesleyan Girls Glee club Is to give
concert in the chapel this evening.
The club took it's eighth annual tour
during the Christmas vacation, giving
concerts at Webster. Barnes City,
What Cheer, Winfield and Wapello.
Following are the names Of the girls
in the club: Ina Jamison, Dorothy
Shields, Thelma Dayton, Dorothy Lam
ma, Josephine Shearer, Dorothy Gill
more, Neva lies. Marie Nehre, Gene
We've Morrow, Mary Haines, Marguer-
tie Daugherty, Vera Shipley, Glayds
Weaver. Bonnie Grooms. Gladys Ward
and Ina Schaull. Mabel Core is the
manager, Ruth Schreiner the reader
and Pauline Scott the accompanist.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
MARSHALLTOWN HAS FIRE.

Marshalltown. Jan. Fire caused
a loss of s3O,S00 to tenants and OWE
ers of the fremont block, 202S West
Main street. The chief losers at Thinks
bowling alley, Mrs. Bakers store, Sin
claire Tea Co., and DR.. c. II. Mueller.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-08
WABASH RAILWAY

IAo Going South Depart
N-Moberly, st. L., K. c.. 1850 q. N.
and east 2:4op. m
70B-Local freight 49,. $3.50 p. m.
Coming North
local ........ 1850 a. m
-aA-From Kansas City 80. 7:1o p m
7fB-Local freight ...--.. $50 p. m.
A Daily
snR. and S1R, daily except Sunday.
703-Locol freight =. ..!.. $3.50 p. m
7iB-Local freight $50 p. m
T. 4. H Jacobs. Agent
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
NEVER JUST Such AN
ELECTION IN ARKANSAS
aeopie Generally We're Extremely
indifferent and Early Returns
Were Not to Be Had.
by Clio Harper.l

There has never been just such an
-ssAaeflon IS that which was held in
Arkansas last week.
There was no interest in il. anna
fantiy, anywhere in the state. EXCEPT
n = few instances where there were
focal contests.
The most carefully organized
newspaper agencies were unable
HisTse days after the polls closed. "a
account for more than $1,000 votes
Il Is probable that not more than
$4,000 votes We're cast In the state
syhIie the normal voting strength is
nearer 100000.
TO be sure, there was no contest
for state officers, although the So
eiaiists had nominees name on the
sscket for Governor.
But there were three proposed
amendments to the Constitution pro-
Niding for municipal bond issues.
tarm loan and an increase in the
personnel Of the Supreme court.
While all three amendments an
2ear 70 have been defeated. on the
lace Of the returns received, it cannot
sc AAaSNA AA%A the Official returns
szre IN some time this week
In some precincts all over the
STATE no tabulation Of the vote was
made by the judges and when the
boxes were delivered to the proper
custodians there was nothing to in
ssairate the vote
Those who have been handling
election returns for twenty-five
wears say that this was the most IN
satisfactory in all their experience.
Or questions so vitality affecting
1he interests of the people as the
amendments. it is not to be known
for ten days after the election wheth-
st they were adopted or rejected.
Gov. Brough and President Tom
Mehaffy Of the Constitutional Con
geHtion will make 3 special appeal TO
she election officials Of the state to
be more prompt in handling the
returns of the special election Dec
smber Il, when the people are called
upon TO adopt or reject the new Con- f
stitution.
The election will be held under the
general election law Of the state. and
81 the regulations pertaining to
general elections viii apply.
With only one question to vote up
On. there is no reason why the CON-
plete returns for the state should no.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
WIRELESS PHONE
NEWEST TRIUMPH
by Its Use AirplsRe Squadroas Were
Directed From the Ground BY
nmmander-Germans
Wanted One.

Washington, Nov I5-Squadrons
OF American sirpianes fighting in
France up to the moment Of the ar
zniStice were maneuvering under the
vocal orders Of the squadron CON-
Enander that reached each pilot bs
radio telephone.
News of the successful deveiannans
of this device, hitherto a military Sc
eTef, though some mixing OF II had
reached the Germans just before hos
fSi1tles ceased. was allowed to become
public today by John D. Ryan. d.
rector Of aircraft production.
There are some details concern
ng Il which we cannot discuss yet. .
Mr. Ryan said, @but the radio de-
vices, worked out during the months
az experiment, went into actual ser
vice some weeks ago. / have myself
standing on the ground, given orders
TO q squadron IN the air and watched
Them maneuver accordingly. The
transmission Of the voice il clear
enough to be heard distinctly throuvh
the sound Of the airplane motor. II
IS IN every way, the most satisfac-
tory means Of communicating be-
tween planes IN the air and from the
ground to planes"
Mr. Ryan said he could not iisuc<s
the distance over which the radio
Telephone worked, but ii Is known to
ne matter Of some miles.
possible IN our offices in Washington
% hear planes flying miles over the
city, he said. talking to exeh other
and 70 the ground, as they worked
out and perfected the device"
Huns Ordered to Get One.
The fact that the radio telephones
were regular part OF American
serial equipment. has only been per-
united TO become known since thu
--=ess-ss & German order 10 asriai
squadrons. demanding that an Amer
lean plane with wireless telephona
equipment be shot down and brought
70 the rear for examination.
Mr.. Ryan said today that the high
pressure upon airplane production
mad been eased off immediately after
che signing Of the arnaistice. Just
prior to that 800 De HaviIand planes
we're being turned out weekly and
aocut 20 Handley-P Page bombing
planes were being manufacturer
pFeekiy N knock-down shape for ship
aaeflt- These latter are the largest
type OF flying machines vet put IN
xzse
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

]. NJ Hawthorn was notified Thurs
day by Hardie Jones, in charge of the
dipping in this district that there
would be no more clippings this sea-
son at Hawthorn's vat. The next
regular dipping day would have been
Saturday, November %
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

as Bentley Earle, has notified his
mother, Mrs. F. G. Montgomery,
that he arrived safely overseas. He
is a member of Company F. Remount
Station No. 342 and has been in ser
vice since last August.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Sergt. Fred Strickland has received
a discharge from the officers train
ing camp at Camp Pike and he is ex-
pected to return to Mena at once.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

7. H.. NJ. F., A. A., and w d.
Philpot We're among the Egger peo-
pie attending to business lr Mena
the latter part Of last week.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Joe Skeen, living west of Hatfield
was IN Mena on business Thursday.
Mr.. Skeen is contemplating moving
to Mena this winter.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

James Pegram is planning a COM
blned business and pleasure trip to
his old home in Illinois He plans to
leave Mena Sunday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Maryetta and Ed PAYNE. Jr re-
turned Sunday to their homes in
Ashdown after a months visit with
Mr. and Mrs. V. w. St. John and Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Nall.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

If all Mena's veterinaries had not
been off TO war, F. j. Greiner Of
Golden Rule Farm might not have
suffered the loss Of d valuable horse.
The animal died from impaction, bat
Mr. Greiner believes a veterinary
could have saved the animal
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Mrs Jennie Crouch, residing south
of Mena has moved to clifton. Ok.
to make her home with her son, Fay
Crouch, who is employed in the oil
fields there.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Allen Watkins of Mt. Ida, court
stenographer, reached Mena Sunday
to be on hand for the opening of cir
cult court Monday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

c. B. Doyle Of Waters, H. C. Hicks
Of Cherry Hill and A. Mckay of
Oden were among those who stored
cotton at the bonded warehouse
Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21
voN MACKENsEN RETURNS
Asks Hungary for Aid in Transport
ing Army Back To Germany.

Berne, Switzerland. Nov. l6.--
Field Marshal ven Mackenzen, who
commanded the German troops occu-
pying Rumania, has arrived with his
staff and thousand men at Herman
stadt, in Pennsylvania. He has re-
peated his request TO the Hungarian
government for rolling stock to con
vey his force to Germany.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

s \. Ryans Of Big Fork, L. N.
White Of Oden and F. B. Skies of
Board Camp brought cotton 10 Mena
Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Jack Martin Of Cherry Hin was il
Mena with cotton Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Toniinson re-
turned Friday from Weleetka. Ok
where they had visited Mr.. and Mrs
David Furry. They made the trim
overland in their auto.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Henry Lawrence Of Waters was in
Mena on business Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

d. c. Goff and Mrs. Goff of De-
Queen and G. G. Goff Of Cove were
guests in Mena Sunday Of R. Goff and
family.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

A. E. Lunxford Of Yocana was IN
Mena Thursday and sold cotton.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Frank Sims and W. E. Watkins
have shipped a carload of horses to
Delhi, La.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

H. L. Brewer q 0den marketed
cotton In Mena Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Tom Bates of Hatfield and Lee
Bates Of Potter were in Mena on
business Thursday.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

be known in Little Rock b. midnight
following the close Of the polls
Al election officials wlll be asked
to cooperate In securing prompt re-
turns Of the election.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Mrs. E. W. Taylor Of Two Mile is
N Mena this week as the guest Of
Mrs. NJ P. James.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Miss Evalena Hill Of Potter en-
rolled Monday as student in the
Mena Commercial school.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

A G. Higginbottom Of W5ckes Is
in Mena TO attend court.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Lawrence Porter, who is employed
n the garage at Hatfield was in
mena Saturday enroute home to visit
ms parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Por-
ter, living near Rocky
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

IAxAIyE BONO orESrsE Tzhsefs rszsVs u.
cease. There . cry uns ~Br1no csi1-ne-
(. ". CO z ; saszsrzTS &C hz+ ~
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

The Qziaine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Ct its tanir ard laxative eHect. LAxA-
I'VE hRQa0 QIISINE fTat1etsl can be tAkeB
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Copies of the new constitution pro-
posed for Arkansas are favorite read
ing matter for many persons now.
The measure is certain to be given
careful consideration in Mena and vi
entity. The election at which the
constitution is to be submitted comes
comes Dec. IA.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

ssrE.. John 7. Earle. better kao~n
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

~ tne garage at Hatfield was in
Mena Saturday enroute home To visit
ms parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Por-
ter, living near Rocky.
Frank Mex Jones left Monday
morning from Oklahoma points in the
interest of the Ozark Mutual Aid
Life Association. He expects to be
away from Mena for some time.
W; NJ. Randolph. uncle Of H. H
Randolph, died early Sunday morn
ing, having reached the age of rs
years. The funeral services and bu-
RAJ took place Sunday afternoon.
Abe Collins of Deoueen formerly
prosecuting attorney for this district.
occupied the pulpit at the First Pres
oyterian church Sunday evening and
gave strong sermon on patriotism.
Neighbors Of John Thomas came TO
Mena early Saturday morning and
secured from j. c. Frazier. a casket
and burial outfit for Mr.. Thomas.
who died Friday night at Eagleton.
o. L. Cooper, former employee Of
The Star, and now editor and pub
Usher Of the Mansfield Messenger.
spent Saturday in Mena greeting
friends and looking after business
matters
Judge A. E. Wear was exhibiting
specimens Of Nancy Hall sweet po-
tatoes Friday which he had grown on
bis farm. The largest Of the tubers
weighed Al pounds, and four pota-
toes weighed IS IL pounds
Cotton prices lowered about the 2S
cent mark Saturday and the market
was the steadiest OF the week. The
best grades brought 2S1z cents per
pound. Despite the muddy roads a /
few bales were brought to Mena.
] T. Averitt has received a car
load Of barley for feeding purposes.
The grain is used extensively in some
parts Of the north and west for feed 4
ing hogs, poultry and other live 4
stock. but Is not so well known in this
SEXTON.
Judge Wright Prickett, ]. (. Leep-
er and Hal Norwood were at Ink Sun
day night to appear at a meeting ar
ranged for raising funds for the
United War Work. The crowd was
small but every one present IS report
ID to have contributed.
Writing to a Mena friend C. V.
Sunn, q former resident Of Polk
county. now living in Elk Basin.
Hyo.. states that winter has already
yet in there and that they have had
plenty Of STOW. Mr.. Gum il plan
hing to return to Polk county.
j. d. Marley. living out on Route
So. 2, noting the report Of the large
iGrnips raised By ]. ". Quinn. brot
o The Star Office on Saturday two
.urnips and tops weighing IN the ag-
yregate Is pounds The one weighed
pounds and the other s, Il
Agitation for a downtown tele-
graph office in Mena Is net dead
rhe Commercial Club has been in
formed that the matter has been re-
'errei to the postmaster generals
department.. this branch II the FEEDER
Il service now having charge az the
lines.
SsFEzs John 3 Esxle. better known
-
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

B. H. Frazier Of Texarkana was in
Mena Friday TO Join his wife. and
daughter, who had stopped off here
enroute home from a visit in the
north. They were accompanied by
Mrs. r. H. Mitchell. Mr.. Frazier and
family are planning 10 return to
Mena later and make their home
here.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Sir and hrs. J. c. Hauerwas Of the
Hauzier farm were in Mena early
Monday morning to deliver some Of
their farm products. They were ae-
companied on the home trip by Miss
Agnes Donohue, niece Of Mrs Hauer-
was, who viii spend some time on
the farm to recuperate.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Upon hearing that there was q
possibility Of drilling operations for
oil being started in Mena and vicin-
ity, w. E. Roush of Excelsior
Springs. No, wrote the Commercial
club that he was ready 10 contribute
$500 TO assist in the work Mr..
Roush owns lands north Of Mena and
believes there is oil in that vicinity.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

W. NJ. Mcdonald who came from
the dry part Of Texas last June. was
in Mena Thursday to lock after bus
lness matters Tho he came To Polk
county in the dryest year known, Mr..
Mcdonald says he was able 10 pro-
duee q large amount Of foodstuffs.
and is satisfied He lives west Of
Grannis and il planning on incre2s-
ing his holdings.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Agitation for a downtown tele-
graph office in Mena Is not dead
The Commercial Club has been in
formed that the matter has been re-
ferrei 10 the postmaster generals
department, this branch II the FEEDER
al service now having charge of the
telegraph lines.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1918-11-21

Frank Mex Jones left Monday
morning from Oklahoma points in the
interest Of the Ozark Mutual Ala
Life Association He expects to be
away from Mena for some time.