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The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 1d0.
AnproYed Felrunry ~. 1919.


An Act giving blacksmiths, horse
shoers, wheelwrights and automobile
repairers a lien on the production OF
their labor Provides that all black
smiths. etc. repair men who perform
labor or furnish material for the repair
OF any vehicle, including tires and all
other motor accessories Tor automo-
biles, shall have an absolute lien upon
the production of their labor, and upon
all such wagons, carriages automo-
hiles trucks, tractors. and all other
vehicles, for the sums of money due for
labor performed or labor furnished.
Provides that If possession OF the We
hicle is retained such person shall have
the right to sell the same for satisfac-
ton of the debt. Provides that the sale
shall be upon notice, and that such
person shall make a bond to be fixed
by justice of the peace in such sums
as the justice may fix. That if possess
sion OF the property has been lost. such
person may avail himself of the lien
within 80 days by fling with the clerk
of the Circuit Court of the county the
demand due. together with a descrip-
ton OF the property to be affected by
the said lien. That the clerk shall en-
ter such lien upon the lien record of
the county, and that suit on such lien
must be brought within four months In
the Chancery Court OF the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act 70 regulate the creation OF
rural special school districts, etc.
Provides that people in a given ter
ritory may organize rural special
school district That tho petition pro-
vided for in Section 1868 of Kirbys Di-
Eest shall be accompanied by maps
showing the territory embraced in such
district, and such petition and map
shall he presented to the County Judge,
who shall perform the duties imposed
upon the mayor of cities and towns
within the original act. That such
Judge shall call an election and appoint
three ualifed electors to hold such
election TO vote on the proposed school
district, and at such election the cleo
tors shall also elect six directors. That
within five days from the date OF the
election the Judges OF the election shall
nle the returns with the county clerk
and at the first regular or adjourned
date OF the County Court thereafter,
the court shall canvass the vote and
declare the result. and shall make APP
propriate orders. When an election
Aas been called, no election can be or
dered on another petition for the same
territory or part thereof. unless an ad-
verse vote mas been mad ON the first
petition. Provides for the election OF
two directors every two years after
the formation OF the district and pro-
vides further that such districts so or
ganized shall have the right TO borrow
money.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 81.
Approved February II. 1914.

An Act TO amend Act No. i3 Of the
General Assembly Of 1917 tknown as
the Bone Dry Law. Makes IL unlaw-
full for any person, firm or corporation
TO transport into this State, or from one
place to another place in this State or
to ship, or to transport into, or to de-
liver, In this State, in any manner or
by any means whatsoever, any alco-
holic, vtnous, spirituous or fermented
liquors or any compound thereof That
1t shall be unlawful for any person
firm or corporation to receive any such
liquors, and provides that no property
rights of any kind shall exist in any
liquors, and such liquors are forfeited
TO the State Makes 1t unlawful for
any person TO induce any railroad COM
pany or other carrier or any other per-
son to carry, transport or ship into this
state. or any one point or place in this
State. for delivery to himself or any
other person, by failure to notify the
carrier of the true contents of such
shipment. Prohibits the keeping OF any
such liquors In any locker or other
place in any social club or fraternal
organization: fixes the venue for pros
ecutions under this act in any counties
in which such liquors are found, Per-
mits the shipment into this State OF al
cohol for medicinal and mechanical
purposes, and wines for strictly sacra-
mental purposes, and provides the
method for such shipments. Fixes the
penalty for the violation or this act at
not less than 800 or more than 81 900
or Imprisonment for not less than 9n
days nor more than 90 days Fixes the
fee of prosecuting attorney for conyic-
ton under this act at SIS
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. OF.
Approyed Fcbruary IN Iaga

An Act to amend Act No. Ig9 OF 1917
Provides that cities of the first and
second class may prescribe a license
for any person. firm or corporation en-
gagged in carrying on or following any
trade, business. professional vocation
or calling within the corporate limits
OF such city. That the City Council
shall provide rules and regulations for
the payment of such license. but in Ak
ing the penalty for failure to pay such
license the penalty cannot be greater
than double the amount of the license
provided. Provides that the ordinance
shall not be effective until il has been
published once a week for four consec-
petition of Is per cent OF the auaIined
voters of such city. said Ordinance
shall be referred to the people, and If
a majority shall vote for it. the ordi-
nance Will stand. and il a majority vote
against 1t. the same shall be repealed
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act TO appropriate the money de-
posted in the State treasury Ia the
credit of the farm fund OF the four
State agricultural schools Appropri-
ates out of such fund to the Second Dis
trict Agricultural school sSS9.42: to
the Third District Agricultural School
YLfzS, and TO the Fourth District Ag-
rieultural School $516.37 Provides that
the funds arising from the sale Of
farm products shall be used as a con-
tingent fund by the various Boards Of
Trustees. which boards shall designate
a custodian, who shall receive and dis
purse the funds on the order of the
board
Provides that such custodian shall
make quarterly reports to the Audito-
rial Department, and shall make and
execute bond for the faithful per-
Torrance OF his duties.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Approved FrbfaAtFy H. 1919
An Act TO accept the benefits Of an
Act OF Congress providing for voca-
tionai education Provides for the ac-
eeptapce of the beneht OF The Act Of
Congress entitled AN Act to provide
for vocational education" Makes the
state Treasurer custodian or the funds
derived from such act and makes the
state Board OF Education the board for
the purpose OF carrying into effect the
provisions OF the Federal act and this
act which Board shall have all neces-
sary authority 10 formulate plans for
the promotion OF vocational education,
to promote and aid in the esta biishment
by local communities Of schools, de-
partments or classes, etc. to establish
and determine the general qualifcat-
ions TO be possessed by persons en-
Gagged in the training of vocational
teachers. and makes the State Super
intendent of Public Instruction the ex-
ecutive officer Of such board
Provides for TIE collection OF one
NTH OF one mill on the dollar of all
taxable property In the State, said
taxes to be paid into the State treas
ury as separate fund for vocational
education.
Appropriates the sum OF $4,000 out
OF the general revenue fund, and APP
propriates 100000 out or the voca-
tional education fund. Provides for the
giving of Federal and State aid TO
schools offering instruction in voca-
tional education.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. II.
Approved February IL, 1919.

An Act TO authorize the Board OF
Control to purchase a farm TO be OPP
Grated in conjunction with the state
Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Au-
thorizes the board to purchase a farm
within IS miles OF the institution. un-
der control OF the board. Such farm
not 70 exceed 500 acres. Provides that
said farm Will be operated in con1unc-
tion with the Hospital for Nervous Dis
eases. and provides that such inmates
OF the hospital as would be benefited
thereby may be worked on such farm
No inmate TO be worked to the detri-
ment OF his health OF mental condition.
Provides tor an assistant superinten-
dent at the salary OF S2,50o Provides
for the use of the products on such
farm BY the institutions under control
Of the board and other State institu~
tons, and for sale of the surplus.
Provides that a record OF receipts
and disbursements shall be kept and
reported quarterly to tho State audito-
rial department. Appropriates $4,000
for the purchase and equipment of such
farm. Fixes the salary of the Board
of Control at $4,000 per annum each.
and for the secretary OF such board at
81, 800 per annum. aud provides that
such board may accept free transpor-
/ tation from railroads.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. I46.
nnrnNed IHnrnh Innn

An Act changing the time of holding
Chancery Court In the Eighth Chancery
District. Fixes the time for such
courts as follows
Randolph County. first Tuesday In
March and September. i
Sharp County northern district)
second Tuesday in March and Septem-
Der.
Lawrence County eastern DISTRICT
fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues
day in September
Lawrence County western DISTRICT
first Tuesday in April and first Tuesday
in September.
Fulton County, second Tuesday in
April and October.
Baxter County, third Tuesday in
April and October.
Sharp County (southern district)
first Tuesday in May and November.
lizard County, second Tuesday in Nav
and November.
jackson County, fourth Tuesday In
May and November.
independence County. fourth Tuesday
in June and December.
Stone County, second Tuesday in
June and December
cleburne County. third Tuedsay in
June and December
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Approved March IL, 1910.
An Act to provide for a County Board
Of Education in each county of the
state. Provides that all schools except
those in cities and towns ahall be un-
Ger the control of the County Board OF
Education. said board to be elected by
qualified electors Of the county at each
annual election. Said board to be COM
posed of ffye members, not more than
Two OF which shall be from the same
township and shall hold office for
term OF fve years. Sold board shall
have the control OF schools, school
funds. and shall perform SUCH duties
IN relation thereto as has heretofore
been imposed upon county judges. They
shall meet at least four times year,
and at such other times as shall be
necessary Regular meetings to be
held on the second Saturday in March
june. September and December. Pro-
yides that they shall have the power
to discharge the county superintendent
BY vote of four members OF the board
Fixes the salary OF county superinten.
dent at not more than $500 In coun-
ties Of less than $4,000 population. and
IN other counties at s2,100. In case or
vacancy on the board, the other mem
bers of the board shall elect a duaIiffed
person to nh such vacancy. who shall
serve until the next annual school cleo
ton.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 40.

An Act to secure the maintenance Of
roads improved by Improvement dis
tricts. Provides that Improvement dis
tricts may be formed TO repair roads or
bridges now or hereafter improved bv
road Improvement districts created
either by special act or under general
laws. Provides that ten land owners
establishing such district may Ale
with the county clerk a petition to
form district to maintain such roads
Such clerk shall publish a notice cali
Ing on all persons to take notice OF
such petition. The County Court shah
consider the petition and may create
such district unless the majority In
value and the majority In number and
acreage are opposed to its organize
ton. Such courts shall issue an order
creating such district and shall an
point three commissioners. and shall
give the district name IT shall he
the duty of the commissioners to keep
the road In repair and In order to do
this they may borrow money and may
make and issue negotiable evidences OF
Indebtedness
Provides that the commissioners
shall determine what repairs are neces-
that viii be derived by the several
tracts Of land in the district. and pro-
vides the annual installTaent for the
payment OF such benefit Provides that
each year the commissioners shall as
certain the amount necessary to main
tain such roads. and they shall certify
to the county clerk the per cent of the
assessment that Will be needed TO
maintain such roads for that year The
clerk shall calculate the amount to be
paid by each tract of land and enter
the same on the tax books. and the
same shall be collected by the colec-
tor at the time and In the manner 9th
er taxes are collected. Provides that
the commissioners may borrow money
and issue bonds. and provides a sink
ing fund for the payment of same Pro-
vides that the repairs may be made by
contract or by contributing To work
done by county officials.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. $40.
aa-n.4 MAJ. $50 sata

An Act to amend Act lis OF 1913 and
139 OF 1917. Provides that any bank. a
member of the Federal Reserve Sy$
scm. who complies with reserve require
ments Of such Reserve system shall be
deemed to have complied with the laws
or this state reiatiFe to reserve. Pro-
yides that the Bank Examiner shall fur
nish the Federal Board or Federal Re-
serve Bank copies of all examinations
made by him OF banks members OF such
Federal system. Permits banks to own
such amount OF stock in tae Federal Re-
serve E4nk a. may be necessary 10 per-
nit them 10 become members OF the
Federal Reserve system. Authorizes
banks TO accept for payment at future
date drafts drawn by customers and
Issue letters OF credit ruch acceptances
and letters OF credit shalt be considered
as money borrowed.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 1T.


An Act TO provide for the assess
ment of property. Act provides that
before April / the County Judge shall
appoint two property owners in each
township, who, together with the as
SCISSOR. shall compose the township
board of assessment A duplicate copy
of such appointments shall be filed with
the county clerk who shall certify the
same to the Tax Commission. Provides
that the Tax Commission shall furnish
necessary copies of all lists. etc, to
the county clerk, who shall have suf-
tlctent number of copies printed for the
use OF the county. Provides that prop
cfty shall be asseSscd as of its owner
ship and value on the first day OF May
requires the assessor to publish notice
on the dates on which he viii be in
each township. Requires the board 70
sit on the day for which notice has
been given and value all property pre-
Sented- Requires the owner Of property
70 list the same during the time said
board Is sitting. and requires him to
answer upon oath all questions pro-
pounded TO him by the board. Pro-
vides mat nonresident owners and
those unavoidably assent may have
their property lated by an agent or
oy verified lists filed with the assessor
before the day OF the assessment Of
property in such township. Provides
penalty of 25 per cent for delinquent
assessments. with minimum penalty
OF Sl.00. Makes II the duty of the
pv"t u ~ WISH tne ifSlCtuCe OF place OF
business of any delinquent and value
MS property and make out an assess
ment list against him not later than 10
days after the adjournment Provides
that the members OF the board shall
receive 50 day and SO cents for each
delinquent tax list. Prescribes an oath
Tor taxpayers TO take before the as
sessment of their property. Provides
Tor an appeal TO the County Court not
later than the 25th day OF September.
PROVIDES that hearing on appeal may
be mad at the October term after such
assessment Requires the assessor to
eau meeting of the members of the
boards OF the different townships be-
tween the 10th and goth OF August Of
each year. Provides for the assessment
or real estate in each odd numbered
year Requires the assessor to make
reports 20 the Arkansas Tax Commits
sion. Fixes the fees OF the assessors
Requires the assessor 10 assess all
property which has been left of OF the
assessment list when the same has
been placed on the assessment book by
the county clerk Authorizes the Tar
Commission TO direct the county clerk
70 place any property omitted on the
Repeats Act 2st of 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. $50.
Axa..1xed March ~. i0ig.

Approved warren 80 tyir
An Act TO amend Section 9fli ~ ~
by's Digest, 70 as 70 provide Ioi w s,ssd
isfaction by verified but unreeoi.ass ~.
power OF attorney Act provides sna ~
when any mortgage or deed Of trus n. "A
personal property has been tuliy ,l "a
the same shall be satisfied fto ,sartv
that satisfaction Of persona pIope, u.
mortgages which are filed put ~
corded may be satisfied by the ree2 a ne
or other persof. when authofizeu ~
power OF attorney. which power q "a
torney shall re filed with The sa are &
mortgage or when the mortease
withdrawn in lieu thereof
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 1917.

An Act TO impose a License on each
dog in the State Of Arkansas. Pro-
vides that all dogs over months old
shall be listed for taxation. and pro-
vides further that the owner of every
dog over 4 months of age shall pay an
annual license of 81. Provides that
when any sheep or any other live stock
is killed or injured by dogs that the
owner shall report to a justice OF the
peace who shall appoint appraisers TO
fix the damage and a report shall be
hled with the county clerk, and If
the County Court finds the claim to be
just one, he shall allow it and order it
TO be paid QUE OF the dog tax fund; and
also provides that the fees of the JUS
tees ard the appraisers shall be paid
out of the dog tax fund.
Provides a penalty OF not less than
SIS nor more than $40 for failure to pay
license on dogs and provides that any
dog without license shall be killed.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act confirming sale Of lands I'M
der decree OF Pulaski Chancery Court.
approved prior to May 1, 1878. Pro-
Vides that the sale OF lands made in
pursuance to the decree OF the Pulaski
Chancery Court in favor of the State
of Arkansas. prior TO May /. 1873, are
ratified and confirmed. Provides that.
when the owner OF such land presents
TO the Commissioner of State Lands a
duly certified copy of the proceedings
OF such court. and shall show evidence
OF his title and continued payment OF
taxes. the commissioner shall execute
deed conveying the interest OF the
State In and to such land.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to provide for the redemption
of lands sold TO the State for taxes. but
not certified to the Commissioner OF
State Lands. Provides that all lands
forfeited in the State for taxes prior
to 1908, which have not been certified to
the Commissioner of State Lands. are
cancelled and set aside and held for
naught. That lands sold to the State
since 1908 or hereafter. which have not
been certified to the commissioners may
be redeemed by fling with the commits
sioner a certificate from the clerk of
the county showing the sale of the
land, the amount of the taxes. penalty
and cost due thereon. and the payment
thereon. and make sworn statement
in writing that he is the holder of such
lands. Provides that upon such show
ing the commissioner shall execute a
deed TO such person.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to au,end Section 40
lS5 of 1917. Makes It unlawful T. y m. Aet
or erected in the waters ~ ' ,,a tained
or TO sell or to have in posse"s s State
seine net or fish basket exea,,sh any
nets without wings or with NJ hoop
over 80 feet long on each SID 'ass not
n'eshes not less than Inches sem ao,,I he
s gns not mo pfp probbt the nus using Of naoS s
not over 30 feet long nor win selnes
smaller than inches by picnic nneshes
between June 18th and Septembsars u ,es
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT No. t5.
Annroxeh FehruarN 4, 1919.

An Act 20 provide for the form OF ac-
embellishments executed BY corpora :
tions and curing acknowledgment
heretofore executed. Prescribes the
forra Of acknowledgement to be exeeut-
ed by ali corporations when conveying
land, and provides further that ali ac-
kno edgments OF parties and convey
anoes affecting the titles OF real es-
tate which have heretofore been re-
eoraed shau be binding on said corpo-
rations and eftectual for the purpose
Get out IN such instances.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

Approved FebFanry 10 FVI|'
An Act providing for wash houses a.
cocl mines. Provides that IL shsil DC
the duty OF every owner or lessee o. a
coal mine employing more than ten
persons 10 provide a suitable building
and equip the same with lockers, hang
ers, benches. seats. light heat. NOT ahu
cold water and shower baths, ana MAIN
tain the same in good order for the use
and benefit Of all persons employed az
the mine. Prescrfbes the size ana ma
ture Of said building and designates the
necessary equipment
Provides that such person opefalins
the mines shall keep and maintain sald
house in a clean and sanitary condi-
ton, and preseribes a penalty Of not
less than $50 nor more than SlO0 Tor
each days violation OF the provisions
of the statute
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. a2s.

TNTV.
An Act prohibiting ,resns ST.,
public property. Makes it unlaycs,,, en
ride or drive on the State Jul WI .
grounds. except upon the puhBc ~ssphoi
ways or walks of such grounds. nn u1se-
able oy ilne not exceeding Si6o IN ~
reefs the custodian of the buildine ~ ~,
his deputies to arrest persons yiniSa.9aha
the Act. Money derived from fina.l u
be paid into the State Treasure t ~ 2
credit Of the general revenue fupa ~ me
hlbits any person over the age - y =.
years from skating or WALKING ,.,a ~
metal skates on any portion ~ ~, IN
Capitol building or any abutne,,t y me
on or approaches thereto. Were
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 270.
Annroved March II. 1919.

An Act so amend Act 80 OF 1917.
Makes it the duty Of o Peace officer
on notice of the Inspector, where the
owner Of cattle has failed to dip the
same to take possession of said cattle
and dip them. Said officer is author
lied to make n charge of not less than
and the persona in charge OF said cattle
shall pay the same, and if he fails to
pay the cattle shall be sold for the sat
isfaction of the costs. Directs the Peace
officer to take up and dip all stray
cattle running at large not being
dipped.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. $50.
A u.aaa txn~~t. ~ tt@s4

An Act To provide for the annexation
of territory to Improvement districts in
cities and towns. Prescribes that a ma
jority OF owners OF lands adjacent to
an Improvement district. desiring to be
included in such district may present
their petition to the council. Said coun-
ell shalt publish notice for two weeks
calling on all persons interested TO
show cause for or against the annexa-
tion and on the day named shall hear
all persons desiring to be heard and the
findings of the council shall be final
unless appealed from in less than 30
days. They shall express their findings
by proper ordinances.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to provide for the re-digest-
ing OF the Statute Provides that the
Governor and Supreme Court shall with
in 30 days appoint some suitable person
to redIgest the Statutes and also to mp
point an examiner to approve the same
when completed.
Provides for the printing OF 12.n00
copies. Appropriates $4,000 for the di-
gester. $4,000 for the examiner and $40.-
600 for printing.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19

An Act to create a bureau OF crop
estimates, etc. Provides that the
Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture. together with two as
sistants to be appointed by him, shall
compose a bureau of crop estimate
and statistics relating to crops and
compile and give the necessary pub
ucity to the resources of the State
Provides that such bureau shall CO.
operate with the Federal Bureau of
Crop Statistics.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. p5.
Approved February 10. 1919.

An Act proVIdlng Tor The sale on rot
ton samples by the warehouse and mar
keting bureau. Empowers the board of
supervisors to bale and have ready for
market all cotton samples coming IL
their possession during 1919. Provides
that such cotton shall be sold at public
or private sale and the proceeds arising
from such cotton snail be deposited in
and market fund.
Appropriates $4,000 out of such fund
to defray expenses incurred in grading.
classifying and handling such cotton.