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The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Made Good Trip With New Car.

MT. and Mrs. c. B. Nall and baby, Lauretta, who left for Nashville Sat- urday to bring back their new Dodge auto, reached home Sunday evening apout S o'clock. At Ashdown, on the way over, they were joined by Ed c. fayne and little son, Ed Jr., who ac- eompanied them on tile drive from Nashville to Mena. Despite the recent rams the roads were in pretty good condition and the trip home, just 99 mics, was made in less than eight hours driving time.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Mena Younr Ladv to Mnrrx.

It was currently reported Thursday morning that Miss Julia Snow, who has been living on the Southside with her sister, Mrs. Jack Stafford, was married A Star reporter interviewed Mrs. Stafford and ascertained that Mss Snow left that morning for Fort worth that tevening. The groom-to- be Karl Witz, and that it was their in- tention to be married at tine nome of ne her sister, Mrs. c. E. Sharp at Fort worth this evening. The groom-to-be resides at Wichita Falls, Tex, where ne conducts a moving picture show.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
BRIDGE CLUB AIDS RED CROSS
Members Donate s22.5o Thru a Novel
 System.

From time to time, in the financial report of the local Red Cross Chap ter, there have been donations from the Bridge Club. Mrs. T. R. Jones, IT., president of the club, makes the following report and statement of the source of these funds:
 Tt was decided last October that each hostess should pay $1 to the Red Cross fund. Early this spring the members voted that those who had not acted as hostesses could, if pre- ferred, pay money usually spent for entertainment, to the Red Cross in- stead. The following monies have been received and turped over to the Red Cross: Mesdames K. J. Baker. Jesse Badt, Eugene Cox, Ella De- Longy, Kate Gilmore, T. R. Jones, Jr., W. J. Lauck, O. A. Mason, R. H. Nall, Sam Riding, J T. Spring, Roy St. John, sl each; E. F.. Holt, $2.50; N. K. Oneal, $3; R. A. Tomlinson, $5, making a total of S22.50.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Warning Order.


 c. D. Mullinix, Plaintiff. vs. Georgia L. Vanderheydon, Grace NJ. Wander heydon and Goldie M. Vanderhey- don and as heirs of Ora J. Wander heydon, deceased, and the unknown heirs if any In Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendants, Georgia L. van- derheydon, Grace Nj. Vanderhey- don and Goldie M. Vanderheydon. heirs of Ora J. Vanderheydon, de- ceased, and the unknown heirs if any of Ora J. Vanderheydon, deceased, is warned to appear in the Polk Chan cery court within thirty days and an swer the complaint of the plaintiff, i, c, D. Mullinix
 Witness my hand as clerk of said court and seal thereof in Mena. Ark, this 4th day of September, 1918. 3s4t ". L. Parker, Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
New Insurance Ruling.

The Kelly-Stratton Company has re- ceived notice from B. B. Weaver, sup erintendent of agencies for the Ma tional Union Fire Insurance Company, Pittsburg, Pa, to the effect that, com plying with the existing statutes of Arkansas, the three-fourths value clause may not be hereafter applied to any policies of the company covering real property.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Change in Ozark Rooming House.

George Klein on Monday sold the furniture and fixtures of the Ozark nooming house, to Mrs. Maude Kes- slhger coming from Joplin, Mo. Mir. nlein established the Ozark Booming rouse, making it success from the seart, but retires because of failing neaith. Mrs. Kessinger will newly fur nish It and have strictly first-class -oonls In another column her card may be found.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Good Crowd Attending Revival.

A very good crowd greeted the pastor, the Rev F. F. Harrel, last evening at the revival service ct the First M. E. church, South This even ing at 7:30 o'clock a special service for men will be held in the basement, with regular services at 9:30, Every body has cordial invitation to at tend these meetings.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
FOSTER PRYOR WINS HONoRs.
Makes High Rifle Score at Annapolis
 Naval Academy.

W. L. Pryor has received word that his son, Foster H. Pryor, has won high rank as a marksman, the Naval Acad- emy Rife Range at Annapolis. Md. In "The Outpost" of August 20, the of ficial paper of the Academy, is the following item:
 "G. s. Ref and F. F. Pryor made a pair of remarkable scores on the 600- yard range the 14th of this month. Both made score of 96 out of pos sible 100. That is REAL shooting"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
New Fire House Contracted.

H. T. Potts has taken Che contract from the city to erect fire house on the city lot on Pickering avenue and began work Thursday. The building is to be of corrugated iron, 20x40 feet, and will house the new fire truck, hose. etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Notice of Filing of Petition.

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned will, on the 7th day of 0c- tober, 1918, present to the County court petition for the establishing of new road. described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southwest corner of Section seven CD in Town ship three t3), South of Range thirty two (32) West, thence east on section line between Sections I. IS. and IT, as far and to the bridge across Noun tain Fork river.
 Dated this September 4. 1918 R. A. Nichols. c. ". Nichols. J. T.
 Griffin, c. T. Fraker. Dot Morrison. W. A. Griffin, B. F. Gibsca. T. A. Nichols, c. Nichols. D. c. Warren and cthers. 36-3t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Rev. w. l.. Smith in Bad Fall.

Friday morning while repairing the roof of his barn, Rev. w. l.. Smith accidently fell and sprained and badly skinned his left wrist The fall was about twelve feet and he feels lucky to have no broken bones.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Broke Bone in Ankle.

Mrs. c. Cochran in stepping from the back porch of the family residence on Tenth street Tuesday broke bone in an ankle. Dr. Cochran states that while the injury is very painful, she is resting comparatively easy today.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Robert Connally of Hatfield has bought half interest in the Jenkins Tibbs garage on the Southside. The new firm purchased the tools and stock of the old Overland garage and will move into the concrete building heretofore used by it. MT. and Mrs. Connally will move to Mena soon.
 Miss Anna Woods, home demon strator, returned Tuesday from Nit. Ida, where she had spent a vacation with her parents. She plans to visit all of her clubs between now and the Educational Rally and Club Contest on September 27, working up interest among the members for the exhibits.
 Lieutenant J. K. Bishop and Mrs. Bishop returned Monday from their wedding trip, having visited Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Bishop, parents of Lieu tenant Bishop, at Columbus, Ark, and relatives of Mrs. Bishop at Washing ton, Ark. They are now at home with MT. and Mrs W. E. Holt, parents of Mrs. Bishop.
 MT. and Mrs. G. w. Hewlett and children of Big Fork were in Mena today to start on an overland trip to Savannah, Ok, where they are going to make their home. Mir. Hewlett re- gently sold his farm near Big Fork to Nathan Tucker, who came from New Mexico, and is now in possession of the place.
 Emmett Lindsay, who was so badly shocked and burned by coming in con- tact with a live wire here on Monday of last week, has gone to Wickes to visit for time with his mother and friends. Dr. B. H. Hawkins states that there is promise of saving the thumb and forefinger, tho they were burned to the bone.
 Mrs. W. E. Mershon, after visiting with her sister, Mrs. T. A. Allen of Mena, and her mother, Mrs. Carrie Whipple of Hatfield, returned to her nome at Spiro, Ok, Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Earl Haines, her sister, returned with her for a short visit, when she will go to Fort Smith to vis- it MT. and Mrs. Claude Bennett
 Peter Goddard, who came from Rosedale. Ok. two weeks ago to visit his daughter, Miss Eva, but found she had left on the previous day to be with her sister, Mrs Sanders, at Weleetka, Ok, left this week to visit his daughter. Mrs Laurie Clark, at Haekett City, Ark He will then go to Cartersville to visit P F. and Peter Goddard, and later viii join his daughters at Weleetka. His visit in Mcna was cut short by the absence of Miss Eva, and hence he failed to see many of the old friends and neighbors he had hoped to meet.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

WAS named dlltf 3ilfU.
 Owen Parker left the first of the week for Blaine. Ok, having accept ed position as weigher and book keeper in the J. A. Thornton gin. His family will remain in Mena.
 Lieut.. J. E. Bishop left this after noon for Camp Pike to again report for duty Mrs. Bishop for the present will remain at the home of her pa rents. Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Holt.
 ]. ]. Cotton came in from Opal Monday to load out car of cattle for shipment to Kansas City. Most of them are of his own raising. only enough being bought to fill the car. Mir. and Mrs. B. c. Smith of Cali fornia, after spending two weeks as quests of Mrs. F. B. Farnsworth mother of the latter, in Dallas Valley left Tuesday to visit relatives at Pc teau, Ok.
 w. M. Martin and son came in from Ida. Ok, Tuesday. They report crops not so badly injured there by the drouth as in Polk county, most farm CTS raising sufficient corn and feed to supply their needs.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Nick Jones ar rived Monday from Durant, Ok, com ing at this time on account of Mrs. Jones' health. MT. Jones is field man. ager in Oklahoma for the Ozark Mu- tual Life Association.
 ]. B. Ferguson and Miss Ella Fer guson are getting out advertising matter for the sale of their Mena residence properties. The one is To- cated at 1412 Miller avenue and the other at 402 Tenth street.
 Mrs. Leland Agard and little son, and Mrs. Leland Nelson and little daughter, left Tuesday to join their husbands at Okmulgee, Ok, having spent the summer here with their pa- rents. Mir and Mrs. E. H. Copes.
 Mrs. J. H. Mercer and children Linda and William; Misses Mary Hodges, Gussie Mcdonald and Mrs. Keller and daughter, Isabel. went so Rich Mountain Monday to spend the night and Tuesday on Mt. Mena.
 w. E. Soefker, who has the sub contract for plumbing on the post office building, left Monday for Jas per, Ala. to look after similar work On government building. He will return soon to finish his contract here. The following out-of-town visitors were here Monday: W. H. Lawrence of Waters, c. A., George and Frank Lawrence of Shady, Dr. J. H. Murphy of Opal, W s. Curl of Alder, c. E.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Wants Goat Ranch.

we have a Kansas City correspond ehe Who owns 260 acres of land on the u r,gnt of way of the proposed Mena- noe springs Electric road on which ne Wishes to establish a goat ranch, ssnering money and land to compe- vestment.
 Mena Commercial Club.
 Ben c, Eastin, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

V. L. Estes, secretary-treasurer of the Baby Ray Manganese Mining Co, arrived this morning from Tulsa, Ok, to spend day looking after the in- terests of the company.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Ode Turner Indicted for Espoinage.

Among the indictments returned by the Federal gvand jury in session at Fort Smith were two against Ode Turner of Rocky for espoinage.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Levi Wimberly came in from Eggel Tuesday to look after business.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

lsham Posey and family left Tues Jay for Cushing, Ok, which place will be their home. Posey Hollow, where he had lived for many years, was named after him.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Col. s. S. Malicoat
 AUCTIONEER

Live Stock and Farm Sales Speciality
 Your sale, large or small, appreci- ated. guarantee to satisfy or refund your money.
 For Sale Dates call write or phone Merchants Bank, Vandervoort, Ark, or address me in person, R. F. D. No. 1, Cove, Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

R. B. Hughes of Vandervoort looked after business in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Thomas and James Livesay of Nella and Sumpter Winton of Muse.

VI. F. Fisher of Egger came in on business Monday, returning Wednes- day. From him The Star learned of the death of Roy Martin, the 13- year-old son of J. W. Martin, on Wednesday of last week. Interment was at Egger on the following day.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. W. c. Wilkes and son, Percy came in Monday and are guests ot Mrs. G. B. Dennis on Fourth street.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Nollle Cook came. in from near Ink Tuesday, en route to Spiro, Ok, on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mesdames A. J. Morgan and Joe Sergeant of Grannis spent Tuesday in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mir. and Mrs. Wiley Edwards of Al der came in Tuesday to buy furniture and other supplies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

MT. and Mrs J. A. Goldsmith ar rived from Fort Worth Tuesday ana are looking for a location.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. 0. H. Noble and Miss Myrtle McVay of Grannis were Mena visit ors Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. J. M. Tomlin of Vandervoort was Mena visitor Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

See the fine line of Photo Folders at Hiltebrand's, the Leading Photog- rapher. Adv.36-2 211-b
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. Harry Hopkins and ]. R. Bay less came in Tuesday on the local.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

We make enlargements from all sizes of Kodak films. Hiltebrands. - Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

out accident of any kind, not ever having a puncture in the 375 miles travelled.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Whit Fisher of Big Cedar came in Monday to purchase a team of mules.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Hun Propaganda Lie About Savings.

4 "asnlngton Aug. 2s. Reports that sne government might confiscate sav- snks . deposits were denied today by scr ssere,ary McAdoo and denounced as proDasly German propaeanda.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Frank Hass of Big Fork was a Mena visitor Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Fresh Eastman Films, all sizes. at all times. sIiltebrand's Studio. Adv,
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

J. W. Cook of Commerce, Ok, lumberman and miner, is in Mena t, investigate the manganese situation
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
PERSONAL NOTES

Monroe Standridge of Opal motored in Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Owen Parker left the first of the week for Blaine. Ok, having accept ed a position as weigher and book keeper in the J. A. Thornton gin. His family will remain in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05
Children's Slippers

One lot of Children's Slippers, Strap. Patent Leather, Red Kid and White Canvas. Size 6 to 8. Worth up to $1.75.
 Special $1.OO pair
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

c. w. Casey of Newton county has arrived and will act as forest rang. CT, assisting J. R. Gill in this district
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

The following out-of-town visitors were here Monday: W. H. Lawrence of Waters, c. A, George and Frank Lawrence of Shady, Dr. J. H. Murphy of Opal, W s. Curl of Alder, c. E.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. L. M. Poe and children of Tulsa, Ok, who had been visiting with her parents. MT. and Mrs. I. N. Lane near Potter, passed thru Mon day en route home.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

0len R. Wood returned Tuesday from Oklahoma City, whither he had driven the largu auto of William l.. Boyd from Cove. He went thru with
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Spencer Gallagher came in from Fort Smith Saturday to visit with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Gallagher, returning Monday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-05

Mrs. w J. Nichols and little daugh- ter of Texarkana arrived Tuesday and will visit with relatives and friends in and near Mena for a time.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-19
Cori11neCould.
IS andSmau, Is
New Tennis Star

The West has produced the makings
OF another "phenon" on the lawn ten
MS courts, and this time it is a girl,
named Miss Corinne Gould. who halls
from St. Louis. A couple OF davs ago
she won the Missouri state CHAMPION
snip at Kansas City. and went through
the tournament, which lasted a week,
"ltnout the loss of single set. and in
the final disposed Of Miss EVELYN
SeaTeE, PLAYER of high ranking, with
the score OF 6-3. 81. On her wav to
the final bracket the newcomer met sll
sorts OF dashlng, smashing players. but
the youngster-for the Mound City
wonder is only iiftecn-went through
all of them in the most marvellous
fashion.
What is still more astonishing a,.o.
Miss Gould is that she is rather small
for her years and weighs only ninety,
three pounds. modest creature. sha
ected as wild as mouse. but with
the most puzzling sort of style in her
play.
She is spoken of as having no service
to speak OF. but met every drive with n
slow dinky. drbbling chop stroke
which caused the ball to ia Il dead in
the majority OF the shots when it
broke on the opposite court. Her iudg
lnent in net shaving and dropping low
bounding shcts to the side and base
lines was uncannY, and in every case
who're Judging distance was called for
She proved TO be veritable witch for
correctness.
trip TO the East is already spoken
Of for Mise Coull
New-York tribune., 1918-08-19
MARRIAGES

AtHRBACH FERGUSON. joseph Auer-
oach 10 kathyne Hughes Ferguson. on
August -.
CAEPiES hOHEN. August -. Victor II
Narnie' 10 Esther Eohen. of Minneapolis
GONZALES -HEss.-On Saturday. Decc,n-
Der -. l9il. at Our Lady OF Guadalupe
Roman Ca'ho.ic Church. Elizabeth les-.
daughter Of Mr. aad Mrs P. Hess. =
Nest 18th St. 10 I'red Conzalcs. SON Of
Mr.. v Gonzales. of 655 West lG0th st.
JACOBS SPENCER. Herman i. spencor
announces the marriage OF his sister.
Sophia Spencer, to Louis W Jacobs of
Jersey City. on August g.
LIPkE-DANlS. Mr.. and Mrs. David Davis
o! 439 Manhattan ave. announce the mar
rl rlpse OF tneir daughter. Mary. to MIR.
Roos NAgz. a. tho home Of Mr sna
Ms. Samue! Kat. $50 West Eightv-sev- sew
ent' -. this city iSadore Roos Of Scran-
ton. Penn. to Josephine Katz. of Hone
daie, Penn. by :he Rev. Dr. Aaron Else
New-York tribune., 1918-08-19
Large lock of
localAthletesto
Run at Chicago

officials in charge of the annual
JUNIOR and senior national outdoor
track and field cham pionships of the
Amateur Athletic Union are optim-
istic OF hieh calibre list OF a.h
.etes competing for the titles. Al!
'nough the majority Of the prominent
Mag now are in the services. q great
a4mper sti.l remain in this country.
The contests VIII be held under the
auspices OF the Chicago Athletic Asso-
cation IN the big stadium that is being
built at the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station. which is located just out
side of the Windy City.
The plans outlined for the meet in
crude the expenditure of $4,000 bv
the promoting club TO bring this coun-
try's best athletes to the scene Of ac-
tlvitles In acquiring the Champion
SNIP games from the Meadowbrook
Club, OF Philadelphia. which originally
was awarded the meet. the Chicago a.
a l. officials announced that the sail
ors would profit by the project. As the
track is being built by most proficient
men. new records are likely to be
broken IN many events
Il would be fooihardy 10 attempt to
enumerarc the runners who viii toe
the marx in the various events. but
Judging from the letters received by
the championship committee. Z large
group OF champions wiz defend their
tit!es. The entry, according 10 local
headquarters. should approximate five
hundred runners
A large delegation undoubtedly Will
be sent to the games by the Metro
poltan Association. which at present
has strong coterie Of athletes. 1t is
very likely that the local district team
will be chosen from q try-out meeting,
although some clubs plan to send run
ners who fail to earn the trip through
qualification trials.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-19
l., Emes
IoAsk A.A.U.
Reinstatement
FORMER Jumping Champion
May Try for New
Amateur Laure!s
By A. c. Cavaenaro

Edward l.. Emes. former junior ma
tional champion OF the indoor standing
nigh and standing broad jump. plans
to apply soon for reinstatement rs an
amateur in the Amateur Athletic
Union. The Bronx Church House
athlete was designated j professional
III 1915 and his registration card was
cancelled, under the rule prohibiting e
conn realization of athletic fame"
lie was part owner of an athletic equip
lnent store in the Bronx
However. since thai tine Emes has
severed his connections with the sport
ing goods business and therefore is
eligible to apply immediately for per
mission 10 rejoin the amateur fold.
Zines Is keen 10 get hack INTO good
standing, as ne has joined the navy
and expects a quick call TO the coors.
It Will be recalled that Emes suffered
the same fate as did Plat Adams. an
Olympic champion. when the Amateur
Athletic Union revised its constitution
and rules III 1915. Adams took ,he
change good naturcdly and failed to
fight the edict of the union. but not
so Emes. The latter obtained a court
injunction restraining the metropolitan
Association of the A. A. u. from pre-
venting his competition in healthful
recreation. However, Emes lost his
fight!
The news that Emcs is anxious TO
hold registration cavd again viii be
cheerful news to local athletic enthusi-
asts. Emes is an athlete of rare ability
and one whose personality is admired
by all. AT present Fines does not in
n ri,
though several organizations have
sought his services.
According to those on the inside
little doubt is felt that me board of
governors VIII act favorahly upon
Emes's application.
Adams is in France as an athletic
director for The Young MEMS Chris
tian Association. and although a
man occupying this position is a pro
lesslohal III the eyes of the Amateur
Union it is believed that the governing
body Of the sport will ratifv his appli-
cation Tor reinstatement should lie de
athletic career Adams had tew EQUALS
as jumper and won Olympic honors
1or The United States on two occasions.
A report from the West is that How
ard p. Drew is TO be drafted and sent
10 camp at Fort Sheridan for military
framing. Drew is married and has sen
eral children, and at present is com
piet'ng course at Drake University.
Should he be called to the colors he
Will yet be available for The national
outdoor championshi in which he in
TENDS to compete and which are to be
held at the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station September 81
Members of the Clark House Ath-
letic Association are proud of the fact
that sevcnty-fve Of is mates are now
helping this country 20 down tho Ger
nan autocracy in the fight for freedom.
benjamin Jacobs, who supplies this in
formation. says that many more CLARK
House boys are ready to do their
PIT. In furnishing this quota to
Americas army Clark House has lost
practically al, of the members OF its
track squad. The promotion of ath-
letcs has not ceased. however, as re
cruits are being received into tho club
in large numbers.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-19
Annie Oakley Giving Men
In Army Camps Big Treat

Cur BOYS in khaki in the Eastern
cnntonmcnts are being treated to cx-
hibitions of shooting in its many forms
by Annie Oakley (Mrs Frank r. But
lerl. one of the great shots Of nil times.
Miss Oakley is touring the canton
ments at her own expense, spending a
dhy or two in each shooting the rife
revolver and shotgun for the benefit of
,nc soldiers, and then giving instruc-
The performance Of the former sta,
Of the Buffalo Bill show at the amin
lance camp in Allentown. Penn, was
witnessed BY Governor Brunbaurh Of
Pennsylvania IT is doubtful if thpro
is better snct living to-day than Mis-
Oakley, and her visit to the canton.
ments should do world of good