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The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
FARM IMPLEMENTS

1 2-Horse Pea and Cane Seed Thrash CT. 1 2-Horse Hercules Power; l o-H. Disc Plow, new disc; 1 Moline 2-row Corn Planter, Check Row, Drill AL tachment, almost new; l X Q Kid ing Cultivator, With A Spring Heel; l 2-Horse Disc Plow; 1 7-foot Cut Deering Binder, with both Binder and Tongue Trucks in good running order: I 5-H. P. Gasoline Engine; l No. 10 Oliver T. P; 1 No. Alexander T. F.; Corn & Cotton Planter; l Steel New Ground Plow; Steel Beam Single Stocks; 1 Scratcher; ? Double Shovels; 1 2lSection Harrow; 1 Blacksmith Forge; Hale Corn Shel- Ter; 1 IA Log Wagon; 1 Double Set Wagon Harness; Single Set Buggy Harness; l Double Set Flow Harness;
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE HILL INTRODUCED fN THE
 IEGISIAVIf RE

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned win cause to be introduced in the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas. at the extraordinary ses- sion thereof beginning at Noon on the 26th day of JanuarY 1920. a bill for a Special Act to establish and create Road Improvement District for the purpose of constructing building and maintaining a rock-surfaeed or gravel road. together with hri Res and cul- verts. extending from the Town of Wickes Polk County Arkansas to Baker Springs, Howard County Arkan~ sas; following inc present Wickes- Baker Springs road as near as it is practicable to do SO.
 II will be the purpose of this Act to levy a tax against all real estate with in the boundaries of said proposed dis trict, according to benefits arising by reason of the construction of the said road, which said tax and benefits will be assessed by a Board of Assessors appointed for that purpose
 Therefore all owners of real estate within the proposed district and all other persons interested in the said Act, will take notice that the same will be introduced at the time and place above mentioned. or if not on the 26th day of January. 1920, as soon there after as convenient to do SO
 This the 17th day of December. 1919.
 W. B. THOMAS Adv. 51&3O0-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
Fork school house Everybody is in- vited to come.
 Tow Jumpers
wICKEs WAVES.


 Miss Winnie Clinton and Florence Neal of Grannis were wickes visitors Saturday.
 The small child of Mir and Mrs. Burma died last Thursday and was laid to rest in the Daniels cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs. F. II. Daniels are the proud parents of fine baby boy.
 Several young folks enjoyed the afr ternoon Sunday at the home of MT and Mrs. Joe Ross.
 Mrs. j. M. Tomlin is on the sick list this week.
 J. c. Ross of Gillham was here on business Thursday of last week.
 Mrs. Edith Chambers and son, Don ald went to Mena last week, where she will put him in school, and also enter herself
 The school here has a nice program prepared for Xmas and the eighth grade pupils are anxious for Christ mas to come for they are expecting the county superintendent to be here to present their diplomas to them.
 MT and Mrs. Joe Winfield are the proud parents of fine baby born Sat urday night
 Mrs Campbell. who has been report ed very sick, is improving some now.
 Miss Pearl Compton, accompanied by Mrs. w M. Hedge, went to Mena Mon day to do shopping for Christmas
 Wickes School will close Friday evening until after Christmas so as to give all the pupils a nice vacation.
 Bill Kuykendall of Shaw Miss, is here visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. D. l.. Kuykendall
 G. A. Thomas went to DeQueen last week to have dental work done.
 Don't forget the pie supper Satur- day night at the Masonic Hall T. H. Daniels went to Eagletown, Oka Sunday, to begin working for Golf.
 Joe Taylor and Bethel Kincaid came home from Kansas City last week to spend a few days Two School Girls.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE BILL INTRODUCED IN THE
 LECISIATIRE.

Notice is hereby given thaA the un- dersiened will cause to be introduced in the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas. at the extraordinary ses- sion thereof beginning at Noon on the 26th day of January, 1920, bill for a Special Act to establish and create a Road Improvement District for the purpose of constructing, building and maintaining a rock-surfaced or gravel road. together with bridges and cul- verts, extending from the Kansas City Southern Railroad on Mena Street in the city of Mena. east to Nunley, Board Camp. Opal, Big Fork, and on to the county line between Polk and Mont gomery counties.
 It will be the purpose of this Act to levy a tax against all real estate with in the boundaries of said proposed dis trict. according to benefits arising by reason of the construction of the said road, which said tax and benefits will be assessed by a Board of Assessors appointed for that purpose.
 Therefore, all owners of real estate within the proposed district and all other persons interested in the said Act. will take notice that the same will be introduced at the time and place above mentioned. or if not on the 26th day of January, 1920, as soon there after as convenient to do so.
 This the 18th day of December, 1919.
 G. W. PETTY,
 J. S. LOONEY,
 l. B. LILIES. Adv. 51&300-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and direc- tions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 14th day of october, A. D. 1919, in a certain cause (No 737) then pending therein be- tween w. J. Barton, complainant, and Peter Cairns, Matilda Cairns, and R. Golf defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public yendue to the highest bidder, at the SEE door or entrance of the County Courthouse. in which said Court is held. in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on the 3lst day of Jan uary A D 1920. the following describ- ed real estate, to wit: WA SEA-. Sec ton 15. and all that part of the Ni1 South. Range s2 West lying North of the main channel of Barren Creek. and containing in all 92 acres more or less. in Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being re- quired to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved SC curity, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid and lien being retain ed on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand this 1eth day of December, A. n. 1919.
 w l.. PARKER.
 Commissioner Tn Chancery. Adv First pub. December IS. 1919 Last pub January 8. 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
However. the 'possums were not count
cRANNIs GRAINS.

Mrs olive Jones spent sunday with homefolks.
 County Judge H. W. Finger of Mena was in Grannis Monday.
 P. | Schuster is spending the holi- days with his family here.
 Misses Winnie Clinton and Florence Neal were in Wickes Saturday.
 Mrs Maude Herring spent Monday in Mena doing Christmas shopping
 l.. c. Cole of Wickes was attending to business in Grannis on Monday.
 Dean Smith Earl Tucker and Fletch- CT Coker of Mena were in Grannis on Friday
 James Riley and family from Kansas City are visiting with his father, west of Grannis.
 special program will be given at the Union Church Sunday night All are invited to attend.
 Miss Desdemona Kirby came home Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents and friends.
 Mrs. Eugene Summers and Miss Nelle Winston of Mena visited Friday at the home of Tom ]. Wilbanks.
 Miss Grace Stokes left for St Louis Monday. where she will spend Christi mas with her sister. Mrs. Brewer.
 MT and Mrs. R. E. Aston of Gill; ham spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs. Alston's parents, MT. and Mrs. Kirby.
 Glenn Hungate. who has been em- ployed in the Louisiana oil fields for the past few weeks, returned home Saturday
 Rev W T. Atkins of Texas has moved his family to the J. c. Jones place east of Grannis. We are glad to welcome him
 Christmas tree and a program will be given by the school at the Saints Church on Christmas eve. Everyone is cordially invited to take part. This is community affair, and will be the only tree In Grannis this year.
 $. H. McCuriey received notice Sat urday that he had successfully passed the examination of the State Pharmacy Board. and he is now a registered pharmacist The whole community win benefit by Mir. Curleys success
 As the families of MT. Daniels J. E Puckett and Mir. Morgan were return ing from church Sunday night tho wagon struck a stump, throwing Mrs pueEett and Mrs Morgan out. dislocat. ing Mrs. Pucketts shoulder pr. Mul. lins was called and she is reported tc be getting along very we'll.
 George Ensey was victim of the proverbial eunloaded gun" last week It appears that he and another boy were attempting to clean a % rife thinking 1t to be not loaded, when il went off, shooting George thru the in dex finger of the right hand. Dr. F. c Mullins of Grannis, assisted by Dr Smith of Gillham amputated the finger the next day.
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The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE BILL INTRODUCED IN THE
 VEGISLATTFRE

Notice Is hereby given that the un- dersigned will cause to be introduced in the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas at the extraordinary ses- sion thereof beginning at Noon on the 26th day of January 1920. a bill for a Special Act to establish and create a Road Improvement District for the purpose of constructing, building and maintaining a rock-surfaced or gravel road, together with bridges and cul- verts, said road to extend from the in- tersection of Mena Street and Hickory Avenue, in the City of Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. westerly to the state line over and along what is known as the Mena- Rocky and Talihina road. It will be the purpose of this Act to levy a tax against all real estate with in the boundaries of said proposed dis trict, according to benefits arising by reason of the construction of the said road, which said tax and benefits will be assessed by a Board of Assessors appointed for that purpose.
 Therefore, all owners of real estate within the proposed district and all other persons interested in the said Act will take notice that the same will be introduced at the time and place above mentioned. or if not on the 26th day of January. 1920. as soon there. after as convenient to do so.
 This the 18th day of December, 1919
 w. ]. LAUCK,
 EMMETT ROWE,
 ct al.
 Adv 51&3OO-1t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE TO CONFIRM TITLE

All persons who claim any interest Tn the lands hereinafter described are notified that R. S. Gam has this day filed his petition in the Chancery Court of Polk County to confirm and quiet his title to said lands. to wit:
 The sEA Of SwA. and all that part Of sWh of SWH lying North of Rock Creek, in Section 25. and all that part of SEA of SEA-. lying North of Rock Creek and East of Mountain Fork Riv- CT, m Section 26: also the NWA of Section s6 all in Tp. S.. R. 32 West. in Polk County. Arkansas.
 Therefore, all persons who have or claim any interest in the above de- scrlbed lands. are warned to appear in the Chancery Court of Polk County. and show cause, if any they have. why the title to said lands should not be s. Gam.
 Given under my hand this. the sth day of December. 1919
 ". L. PARKER, Clerk Adv.-First pub. Dec. II.
 Last pub. January IS, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
ACORN CUPS.

Mfr and Mrs Allen have moved to Mena.
 Mir and Mrs John Kimball are the parents of a new baby
 Archie Barron spent Sunday with Ira Burnett of Union Grove
 lsom ]. and | l. Hogan transacted business in Mena Monday
 Isom J. Hogan attended literary at Oak Ridge Saturday night
 The high school department will start Monday. December 22
 Mir and Mrs Mcdonald purchased the place Of Hardy Jones last spring.
 Oak Ridge is also preparing a pro- gram and q Christmas tree for Christ mas
 Miss Fife Nall of Paris Ark. ar rived for visit with her cousin, Miss Neite White
 MT and Mrs Homer Evans left on Thursday % make heir home at Sher- man TeNas.
 Georeie Harrof who has been at- tending school at Union Grove. started Co the Acorn school Monday
 Mrs Marry Frederick of California is spenalne part of her visit with her brother W e Class and family
 Miss sarah Davis Of California has arrived iu Arkansas to make her home with her cousin Mrs John Brewer Miss Christa York will teach the BigN school room and Mrs. l. c. Har- ris wili teach the intermediate room. Misses York and Miles spent Satur- day and Sunday with Miss Eorks par ents, MT and Mrs. John York, of Mena. The teachers and pupils of the Acorn school are preparing a program for Christmas which will be at the school house
 Messrs. Turner and Mcdonald of Texas arrived at Acorn Monday to make their home on the Crow Peak Farm
 Mir and Mrs Hoyt Jones left Tuesday for Stonewall, Ok, to visit MT Jones's parents before going on to Oregon to make their home
 Mrs. ] NJ Owen has been notified of the birth of a new grandson, born to Mir. and Mrs. Jim Embry of Ashdown c. R. Hale was in Mena Monday get ting supplies for his store.
 Acorn school.
 Mrs Harris came from the Hatfield school, having resigned her position as teacher in the primary room She taught at Acorn last year. and needs no introduction among the pupils as they all remember what a successful school she taught.
 The pupils of the Acorn school are very much grieyed over the death of Miss Arizona Reed who was teaching in Oklahoma at the time of her death Miss Reed was a former student of the school and later taught in the primary grades at Acorn. But for the last two years she has been teaching in the pri- mary room in Oklahoma.
 Everybody.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
CENTER POINT CIRCLETs.


 ] M Day was in Mena on business Monday
 c. R. Outright spent last week at Board Camp.
 John and Bunyan Cummings were trading in Mena Monday.
 The Ritchey family Is at home from picking cotton in Oklahoma.
 ]. IT. Maddox and son, Jewell, went to Potter for cattle Saturday.
 Mrs. Z l. Earnest and son, Oliver, marketed cotton in Mena Tuesday.
 Oliver Earnest and wife spent the weekend with homefolks in Mena.
 ]. M. Day. Odes Turner, and J. H. Maddox went to Acorn for cattle on Tuesday.
 Drew Davis and wife visited at the home of Emmett Rowe at Rocky Mon day afternoon.
 Mrs. C. r Kellum. mother of Mrs c. R Outright will spend month at the Outright home.
 Mansell Jones and daughter, Miss Love. and Bunyan Cummings and wife were trading in Mena Friday.
 John Bratcher of Mena, and three homeseekers from Texas spent last Thursday night at the home of J. F. Mckinney
 The items from this place met disas- ter in transmission last week In con sequence few of these may seem stale news to the homefolks.
 T. M Day Orestus Turner and Oscar Cummings went to Hatfield Friday with household goods for John Lively
 c. F. Chamblin and Isaac saurbaugh were in Mena trading Thursday
 There has been an unusual amount of moving Wallace Hamby has moved to a new house erected on the Wyatt Gordon place Allen Hamhy to the Win Gordon place; J. R. Hamby to the Tom Wilcox place; Bunyan Cummings to the place vacated by j. R. Hamby, Luther Cummings to a farm at Board Camp John Lively 10 the Tom Davis place near Hatfield; Joe Turner to the Lively place and Mrs Della Farless to the Cummings place.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
coRINTH COAxEs.

clauG Brown of Yoeana spent Friday night with his uncle, Noah Quinn. and family here.
 F. Perry and Roy EddIeman spent Saturday night and Sunday with rel Atives at Mena
 Noah Swank and | IF Schumacher aave recently sold their farms here, Mir. Schumacher selling Co Louisiana man and Mfr, swank to ] T Murphy of New fand Tex.
 c. W. Wiies suffered a painful in- jury 10 his left eye last week While clearing he was stricken in the the eye by thorn and as yet he has been an able to see
 Among those who were enjoying one of the sports Of nature by 'possum hunting Thursday night were Misses Beulah Johnston. Fife Wiles. Bernice Cannon. LiIlie Kent and Jewell Wiles and Messrs, Gordon Cannon. Roy Eddie man. Windsor Johnston. Nelson Swan Russell Wiies and Harry Cannon. An excellent time was reported by all
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
EGGER ECHOES.

w W. Philpot and family expect to leave soon for Oklahoma
 B B. Lee came in Saturday and ex- poets to spend the winter at this place. Several from here attended the sale Of Wilburn Philpot at Onachita Mon day
 Everybody Is invited to meet at the schoolhouse Friday night and help or ganize a literary.
 Robert Thornton of Texas came in Monday to look after business and visit relatives at this place.
 Preparations are being made for a Christmas tree at this place on Christ mas eve night Everybody come The little son of Mir. and Mrs D. Tur- ner died Sunday evening, and was laid to rest Monday in the Cherry Hill ceme- tery.
 Brown Eyes
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

Misses Lila Nichols and Mae Miller were shopping in Mena on Saturday.
 John Scroggins of Valiant, ok, was looking after business interests here last week
 T. L. Nations and family are moving to Octavia, Ok, this week.
 MT and Mrs. Jess Hammonds visited in Mena one day last week.
 Rev. Greer was up from Hatton on Tuesday of this week.
 c. J, Wilson, who recently moved to Womble was in town Monday.
 Dr. P M. Price made a professional trip to Hatton one day last week.
 Mrs. Bruce Jones was a Mena vis- itor on Tuesday of last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF ADMINISTER ATOR,s APPLICATION TO SELL
 REAL EGTarfF


 Tn the Matter of the Estate of John Lanahan, Deceased; J A. Thornton, Administrator
 Notice is hereby given that I will apply to the Probate Court of Polk county, Arkansas, after the expiration of twenty days from this date for an order to sell Lot 9 in Block 92 of the City of Mena, Arkansas; also Lot IT in Hornbeck Place Addition to the City of Mena, Arkansas. belonging to said es- tate. for the purpose of paying the debts probated against said estate. Dated this 18th day of December. 1913 J. A. THORNTON,
 Public Administrator Adv. First pub. December IS, 1919 Last pub. January 1. 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
BIG FORK HITS.

c H. Parliament of Eagle, Ok, came last week to see about his farm at Big Fork
 James spakes of Alder visited Sunday ct Big Fork with friends and relatives.
 Oscar Taylor and Russell simpson of Big Fork visited Sunday with Oscars sister, Mrs. Mable Cox. at the Cox spring near the Caddo
 Mir. and Mrs. John Lilies of Mil Creek moved to Big Fork Monday.
 Frank Haas and son, Lee. made A business trip to Mena last week
 Everybody remember Friday night IS the teachers meeting night al the Rig
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF APPLICATI0s ..-s e.-rr uxrAT ESTATE.

Tn the Matter of the Estate ,r,ornton,
 Daniels. Deceased J A.
 Administrator ., fhe up-
 Notice is hereby given tha, estate dersigned administrator or en .,I, apply of M A. Daniels. deceased rounty to the Probate Court Of folN tweu- Arkansas, after the expiration order to tv days from this date for .,..n a IA the sell Lot 64 in Highland Adol,aVrine l,l..,,ine 10 City of Mena. Arkansas, ,s raising said estate. for the purpose sa sralnst funds to pay the debts propa'P'
 said estate z nenember ,ais pa'ea rms i1.p A THORNTON isi' pnbIIc Administrator Adv.--First pub. Dec. IS, 1917.
 Last pub January l, lszV' -
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

Department of the Interior, o' .srs. n once at Camden, Arkansas po'' Der 6, 1919.
 NOTICE is hereby given that
 JOHN ROGERS. ,.-v of Potter, Arkansas, who' .sv on No 2s. 1915. made a homestead en,L.' Ossss. for the Elk NEA, section ,,.,.. s. Township 1 g., Range S2 w., s.n as s',s ia. cipai Meridian, has filed notice ., ysar tention to make Final Tnres land Proof, to establish claim to 'nc c,rssIt .~ above described. before the s.rsn. Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, sssa sas, on the 18th day of January, Claimant names as witnessess, ss,.uride Mart Ellsworth, Andrew c,hson all Samuel A. Fields, James F. u'D'' of Potter. Arkansas. nv,ster.
 R. M. TREBLE, Regis's' Adv.-First pub. Dec. II. Last. pub. January 8, 19zV
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
ROCKY REPLIES.

Ellis Thacker is on the sick list this week
 J. c. Terrell and wife traded in Mena last week. J. S. Pollard marketed cotton in Hat field Friday There is still lots of cotton to pick in this community. Emmett Rowe and son, Argus, were Mena visitors last Friday Clyde and Squib Miller returned home Friday from the Texas oil fields. near Burkburnett.
 Sunbeam.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
NUNLEY NEWS.

Mir wagoner is on the sick list this week.
 Grandma Brumley, who has been sick, is improving. Mrs George Nall, who has been vis- iting her mother. Mrs. W. A. Brumley, has returned home Mrs. s. O. Wallace of Olney. Tex, is here on visit, and will spend Christ mas with relatives
 Farmer
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
wAnNrNG ORDEh.
county

Tn the Chancery Court or fot f,o,,atntin. ys
 Arkansas--A M. Schepp' Charles Schepp. Defendant eohepp, Is
 The Defendant, Chafles ,,rt within warned to appear In thls complaint thirty days and answer the of the Piaintiff, A. M schepp. :, of said
 Witness my hand and the seai ,a,s court this 9th day of December Adv.-First pub Dec. II:
 Last pub. January 1, iszo"
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
LIVE STOCK

1 Horse, years old, weighs HOO; will work anywhere; 1 2-year-old Fill ly, Is hands high. 3 Cows and Calves; 1 2-year-old Heifer. 20 head Hogs. 25 head Chickens.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
ADMINIsTRTORs', GUARDIANs AND CURAToRs' SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that at ihs October. 1919. term of the proSsa Court of Polk County. the following named administrators. guardians and curators filed with said court their accounts for settlement:
 J. E. Williams Guardian for RuA and Wili Kelley.
 Minor Pipiin, Administrator of the Estate of Elijah Cagle, Deceased J. r. Hood, Administrator ot the E'- tate of Emma McCann Deceased All persons interested in the settle ment of any such estates are notified to come forward and file exceptions e such account. fl any thes have, aa z before the second day of the next leFn of said court. or they wilifbe ioresd borred from excepting to snen ae counts or any item thereof
 WILL ALEXANDER
 Probate Clerk Adv.-First pub Dec n
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
lIMESTncK

milk Cows; dry Cows: 2 2-year- old Steers: year-old Heifer; 2-year old Heifer; black Sow; Some Chick ems. A
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18

PETITION FOR PuBHc ROAD To he Honorable County Court z. .uF Honorable IT. w Finger eeanp Judge: fo His Excelleucy
 We your petitioners do hereas psA ton your Honor Co grant me tel'onps ,ss, described road. and make < 3 pspM road. to be worked and maintained A such public highway as t will acs0m. modate many people and as t has ussa z, used as a private settlement roao 's more than fifty years; road pelllolF' for is descrihed as follows, te VI, Beginning on the old Nelse Kay p's.' .s and running almost due Nortn ,o ...sas rla ley, the distance being about II '"'''s Very respectfully submitted
 W. F. FIFE,
 F. THOMPSON,
 W. J. FALLEN, ct al Adv.--First pub. Dec. IS. 1sls Last pub. December 25, 19ls.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
PUBLIC SALE

I will sell at Public Auction on the Joshphine Dickerson farm one-half mile west of Hatfield, on
 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24, 1919 Beginning at 10 o'clock sharp, the following property, to wit;
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
FEED STUFF

100 bushels Corn, 30 Sweet Potatoes, 1 lot Cane and Top Fodder in bundles, 58 bales of Peanut, Millet, Cane and Pea Hay, Some Cotton Seed for Plant ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
FARM rnnl s

1 Offer Cultiyator; 1 12in Vulcan Turniag Flow; Cotton and Corn Planter; 1 Small Harrow Other Tools
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Canned Fruit; Bedsteads and Springs; 8 Cupboards; Cook Stove; l Heating Stove; Dresser and other Household Goods.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-18
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Heating Stove; 1 Folding Bed; Kitchen Cabinet; l Safe; 1 Dresser; 1 Wash Stand; Dining Chairs; ? Cots; Ice Cream Freezer: Tables; Beds and Springs; Churns and Lids