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The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
eELE s..ATED saTH BIRrEDAY.
Mrs ". P. Mulliken Daughter of the First White Child Born in Ohio.

On April 4, 1889, in the frontier country near Lexington. O., a daugh- ter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Harvey Johnston, the father having the distinction of being the first white child born in the territory of Ohio. On April 4, 1919, happy company gathered in Mena at the home of Mir. and Mrs. W. P. Mulliken, corner of Seventh street and Hickory avenue, to commemorate the 80th birthday of that child, who is Mrs. Mulliken. A sumptuous dinner, planned by Mrs. R. C. Mccoy and daughter, Miss Harvey, and Mir. Mulliken, was enjoyed by the guests, but the happiest time for all was when they congratulated Mrs. Mulliken on having reached the age of four score years, but was yet hale and hearty, and had every promise of living to see many more anniversaries of her birth She attributed her good health and the retention of her physi- cal and mental faculties to the fact that she had always led the simple life and from her earliest youth had been used to work.
 MT. and Mrs. Mulliken were mar ried on November 2, 1887, so they have spent almost third of a cen tury in wedlock. Mrs. Mulliken has two daughters and two sons of for mer marriage, the daughters being Mrs. R. c. Mccoy, of this city, and Mrs. Mary Kaufman of Albion, Ind, and the sons are Rollie Blackstone of Logansport, Ind, here on visit, and Oscar Blackstone of Oklahoma City. A sister of Mrs. Mulliken, Mrs. J. Thuma. now aged "A, is also a resident of Mena.
 Those at the party were Mir. and Mrs. Mulliken, Mrs J. Thuma, Dr. R. c. Mccoy, Mrs. Mccoy and daughter Miss Harvey Rollie Blackstone, MT. and Mrs. Chris Mathis, old friends of the family, and MT. and Mrs. F. J. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
BLUE SKY LAW VIOLATED?
Mena Citizens Charge c. ]. Colp With
 Selling Stock Without License.

One result of a disagreement be- tween stockholders and officers of the Manganese Mining & Development Company of Mena was the issuance of warrant for c. J. Colp, at one time an official of the company. Colp was arrested Thursday morning by Sher- if J. A. Thornton, charged with vio- lation of the blue sky law thru sales of stock without first obtaining ii. cense. Complaining witnesses were c s. Rockwell and Claude Williford Colp gave bond of $200 for his ap. pearance on Monday morning be. fore Justice s. H. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Find Road Material at Home.

A. F. Amen of Hot Springs, engin- ger of the good roads work now being carried on in Scott county, was in Mena Saturday to consult with the members of the Jefferson Highway Commission, and also with the com missioners of the two local improve ment districts in Mena. Mr. Amen stated that Scott county was planning to improve about 40 miles of road, including the county's part of the AL bert Pike Highway. Scott county will give many of the improved roads a hard surface, using shale, gravel and crushed rock on different sections. The rock will be crushed and supplied by portable crushers located in Scott county, and close to the road to be improved.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Mrs. Edna T. Watkins of Chickasha

Mrs. Edna T. Watkins of Chickasha Ok, accompanied by her son, Eldor Watkins, are guests at Hotel Mena Mrs. Watkins, who is court clerk oi Grady county, is here to look after her mining interests in the Mena field ana also to permit her son to become ac. quainted with Polk county, a place where some day the Watkins family hopes to live. The young man is the eldest of three sons of Mrs. Watkins who were in Uncle Sam's service al Fort Sill, Ok.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Highway Headed Toward Mena.

Mayor Ira o. Smith returned Satur- day morning from Poteau, where he had been the guest of the engineers having charge of the construction of street and road work in that vicinity His Honor, who is also a commission CT for the Jefferson Highway, gained much valuable knowledge regarding good road construction. He found that the Oklahoma system of high ways called for an improved road leading to the Polk county line and that it is proposed to make this road one of concrete.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
More Fine Heifers.

Hamp Lofts and son, Marol, and brother, c. M. Lofts, were in Mena from Egger Thursday to receive the five thorobred Red Polled heifer calves which were bought last week at Bonneville, and which were shipped in by express. The first named will use these animals for the foundation of a herd of thorobred cattle of this pop ular beef type.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
HATFIELD CITY ELECTION.
Votes Canvassed by Election Com
 mission on Thursday Last.

Votes Canvassed by Election Com
 mission on Thursday Last.
 Discovery that Walter Nance, a member of the county election com mission, could not legally canvass the votes of the city election, having been voted upon in the contest, necessitated sending to Wickes for Lee c. Cole, the third member of the body. Mir. Cole was expected to reach Mena Thursday evening, and it was planned to have the official canvass made soon after his arrival.
 The election commissioners were called upon to canvass the vote of Hatfield's election, Members Nance and W. w. Townsend doing this on Thursday morning The official can. vass showed the Hatfield voters had voted as follows
 Mayor, c. E. Martin, 30; J. B. Will Hams, '.
 Recorder, W. L. Nichols, AT.
 Street Commissioner and Marshal J. B. Williams, 33; L. W. Hall, 12.
 Aldermen, L. H. Bardy, 37; W. E Grain, 36; C. o. Henderson, 37; J. c Hoheimer, 2S; W. H. Littlepage, 24 W. J. Davis, 21; T. R. Bates. 21; w l. Richardson, 20. The first named five were elected.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Is Training a New Ford.

For the accommodation of his pa- irons, J. P. Payne has bought a new Ford from the Proctor Smith Motor Company and henccforth will use it in his real estate business. He start ed Wednesday the work of training the new car so that it will behave properly. His first report was that he had trained it to climb woodpile, but he hopes to have it able to per form other stunts in a few days.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Entertainment for Returned Soldiers.

Entertainment for Returned Soldiers.
 The officers and members of the W. c. T. U. are making plans for a patri- otie program and entertainment to be given at the Presbyterian church on April 29, beginning at 8:30 p. m, in honor of the soldiers, sailors and ma rines returned from the service of Uncle Sam. The organization extends an invitation to all the soldier, sailor and marine boys in the county, and arrangement is being made to care for those who come from out of town. These are urged to send their names to Mrs. c. P Michael, president of the W. c. T. U., so that reservation may be made for supper, bed and lodging.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Mena Cafe Changes Hands.

The Mena Cafe passed into new hands Wednesday night, when E. R Jackson, who has successfully man. aged this popular place for the last two years, disposed of his interests to
 J. P. Moody, formerly with the City Bakery. The new owner took charge at once, and "Pink" promises to make the Mena even more popular than ever. Miss Gertrude Maddox, for merly with the Deluxe, will be day girl at the Mena and Miss Addie Hun ter the night girl.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
oIsIahoman Buys Home and Business.


 E. Blakestad, here from Tulsa, Ok, with Mrs. Blakestad and daughter Miss Viola, closed a deal Friday for the purchase of the stock and good will of the c. W. Copelin hardware and harness business. The task of taking an inventory was begun that afternoon and as soon as completed, Mir. Blakestad will take charge of the business. He will be joined within a month by son, who is now in Minnesota. A daughter, Miss Blanche, still in Tulsa, will join the family next summer. Before buying the business, MT. and Mrs. Blakestad had decided to become residents of Mena, on Thursday closing the deal for the purchase of the home of Mir. and Mrs. V. W. St. John on Grandview Heights, where they will be at home some time the latter part of this month. The latter deal was handled thru the Allen & McMillan agency.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
AUTO DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Lighted Match Meets Escaping Gas
 cline With Sad Results to a Ford.
 A lighted match coming in contact with escaping gasoline caused the de- struction of Otto Wilson's Ford car, near Eagleton Sunday week. Within a few minutes there was nothing left of the sturdy little car but the metal. Just why he should have a lighted match about the car, MT. Wilson did not explain to Mena friends, who learned of the accident Thursday, thru the Eagleton mans inquiries re- garding repairs for the Ford. MT. Wilson, who is employed at the Eagleton planer, has asked the Con- nally & Hilton Motor Company to figure on getting new chassis for the car.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Paving Commissioners organize.

Commissioners appointed by the city council for improvement district No. met Saturday morning at W. s. MacLafferty's office and organized by selecting W. E. Watkins chairman, J. B. Goss treasurer. Commissioners for district No. 1 planned to organize at the same time, but could not be- cause of the absence of 4. 6. Briggs, one of their number.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

summer under the summer time schedule, except that the evening service will begin at 8:30 instead of 8 o'clock, as heretofore. In making the change of the evening services he stated that o'clock now comes too early, and does not give people time to spend few hours every Sunday afternoon in Gods out-of-doors, which he thinks all should do.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
BIG FoRK.AND GOOD ROADS.
At Meeting of Citizens Money Was
 Raised and work Assured.

Special to The Star.
 Big Fork, April 2.-Donations ag- gregating $1S6 were made at good roads meeting held here Thursday night for the purpose of clearing the right-of-way, blowing out the stumps and preparing the road from Boggy Springs to the east line of Polk county for the grader. The meeting was called to order and it's object stated by Nj. B. Fried, who was a member of the Quorum court when the appropri- ation for good roads was made. Only few were present, but all were en- thusiastic for improved roads, but a preference was shown to donating money and labor instead of floating bonds.
 T. J. Edwards made the first dona- tion of S10, followed by M. B. Fried with $20. Dr. L. A. Simpson gave $10 and volunteered to make the trip to Mena for the necessary dynamite. All those not present will be solicited.
 It was planned to commence work Monday at Boggy Springs. Jakie Ed wards volunteered to transport the hands in his motor truck. Later do- nations make an approximate total of $500, and Mir. Fried estimates that $500 will be subscribed.
 By an act of the legislature there has been created two special road dis tricts in Montgomery county, provid- ing for the building or macadamizing, maintenance and financing of about 100 miles of road District No. l in- cludes a road from the Pike county line to the Polk county line. All lands within three miles of either side of the roads will be taxed for the work, and the government will give an equal amount to that which may be secured in the district.
 Jesse Beck and Colonel Standridge came in Saturday from Camp Travis, Tex Standridge was discharged on account of bad health. He had pneu- monia following flu last fall, from which he has not entirely recovered His worst disappointment came, he says, when he was rejected for over sea service. Beck has recently been made first class private and is now in line to become corporal and will re- turn at the expiration of To-day fur tough.
 A letter from Pvt. Willie O. Hughes. O. c, P. E. S., A. P. o. 902, A. K. F., Bourges, France, states he is in the military postal express serv- ice and that it will be many moons before he gets to return. He states Hun helmets sell there for from 50 to 100 francs. Mountaineer.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Will Install Drinking Fountain.

The ladies of the Mena W. c. T. U. are making plans to install drinking fountains in the city, both for man and beast. The location has not yet been made public, nor are the ladies ready to say when the installation will take place, but they promise that the fountains will be ready for use before hot weather comes.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Assessing Boards to Meet.

Assessor J. A. Hughes is arranging for meeting of township members of the assessing boards in Mena on Wednesday, April 9, at which time the new assessment law will be explained by J. P. Machen of Little Rock, sec retary of the state tax commission. The meeting will be held at the courthouse at i D. m.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Farmers and others who live at a distance from drug store should keep in the house a, bottle of BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It may be needed at any time for cuts, wounds, sores, sprains or rheumatism. It is powerful healing and penetrat- ing remedy. Price 25c, 50c and s100 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Go. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
More Good News for Leeper Syndicate

While in Mena Wednesday on a hurried trip to visit the homefolks, ]. E. Leeper received message stat ing that a 5-million-foot gasser, with showings of oil, has just come in on the tract adjoining the holdings of his syndicate in South Texas. Mir. Leeper left Friday morning for Dal- las to look after business of the sym dicata
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
$152O.OO
FAIR FUND WEARS GOAL.
Several Hundreds of Dollars Added
 Since Last Report.
Friday. April 4th.

Friday. April 4th.
 The committee working on the county fair fund made splendid head way today, pressing the fund from $1520, as reported yesterday, up to $1S50, mostly by comparatively small subscriptions.
 The goal aimed at is $2500, and the workers believe there are many who have not been seen, and any such are requested to give Chairman Fred Duke or any member of the commit tee his name and amount he is will t~c- Ao n.s..o
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
SMITH HIDE CoMPANY. E

Kentucky Avenue, Joplin, Mo, who is one of the largest hide dealers west of Chicago, is paying shippers from this county, eighteen cents for number one, salt-cured, cattle hides. Horse hides, seven and six dollars each. A complete list of prices can be had by writing as per the abovs address.-Adv. 60-f6t.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

A prudent mother is always on the watch for symptoms of worms in her children. Paleness, lack of interest in play. and peevishness is the signal for WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. A few doses of this excellent remedy puts an end to worms and the child soon acts naturally. Price 30c per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug Co., Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

The two Michigan Holstein sires will make the season at my barn. See nv Holstein heifers and their calves. !. IT. Cox.-Ady. 76-6t 14-5t
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

For Sale-One registered Berkshire
 Boar, 8-mo.-old, weight about 175 pounds, beauty, $40. Four 4-mo- old pigs. s15,00 each. 26 thorobred Brown Leghorn chickens, young hens and bullets, fine layers, $1 each. J. Hugh Walker, Hatton, Ark.-Adv. IA
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
PERSONAL NOTES

A. H. Scoggin of Fayetteville is in the city on business.
 Mrs. J. T. Stockton of Cove was a Mena visitor Thursday.
 Houston Johnson of Hatfield was a Mena visitor Thursday. George W. Burnham of Wickes was in Mena on business Thursday. Eph Avants, former night patrol man, has gone to Page to work. K. L. Leming of Hatfield was in Mena Thursday to pay taxes and add his name to the list of Star readers. Wiley Rowton and family of Heav- ener were greeting Mena friends on Thursday, having driven over in their ear from a visit with relatives at Womble.
 Benj. E. Tunnell of Wickes, accom- panied by Dee and Deal Barrett as witnesses, made proof Of homestead land before Circuit Clerk W. l.. Park CT on Thursday.
 F. F. Edwards of Ali was in Mena Wednesday, made an inspection of The Stars new quarters and equip ment and advanced his subscription for twelve months.
 Dr. M. l.. Anthony, holding meet ings at Drumright, Ok, writes that he is having great success, and has been urged to remain with the church, and possibly may do so.
 r. D. Cunningham and family, who have been visiting Alderman Curtis Shields and other relatives, left on Thursday morning for Malvern, mak- ing the trip overland in their Ford.
 R. ". Gilstrap of Acorn was in Mena Wednesday and in addition to "getting right" with The Star for a year in advance, sent his favorite pa per for year to his friend, H. E. Hogan of Port Arthur, Tex. A. B. Dilbeck of Opal was in Mena last Wednesday and took advantage of The Stars fve-year-fiv dollars proposition. He wants the paper all the time anyhow and prefers to pay up ahead and be done with it.
 K. M Read, who came to Mena a couple of weeks ago from Colorado, purchasing what is known as the Thornton farm in the Dallas valley was among the farmers in Mena on Thursday, getting acquainted with business men and others. He will be among the cantaloupe growers in Polk county.
 Tony Lyons, son of MT. and Mrs c. B. Lyons of the Oakdale Dairy, ar. rived in Mena Friday from Chicago where he had been at work in a drup store for several months. He had been in Chicago since last winter when the pharmacy class at Littls Rock, of which he was member, wal quarantined on account of the infiu
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
urove's TasteIess chm Touic

rsssores vitality and energy by purifying and so- richins the blood Yoa can soon feel ifr s<rensth- sufns. Invieoratna Effect. Price eoc
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

hasn't reached normal production since the war, and are not getting many want and first first supplied Runabout $500 Touring Car $525 Coupe, $650 Sedan $775 Truck Chassis $550 These prices are b. Detroit We will be pleased to take your order and make prompt delivery possible Because of present conditions is suggested that the you leave your order, the sooner you will get your
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

E. R. Jackson is planning to open a real restaurant at Poteau, that city offering good opening, he believes.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

". M. Weese, here visiting his granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Bales left last Monday for Poteau, from whence he will leave soon for Fort Trinidad, Wash, where he will spend
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
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"OutMters for All Mankind''

the summer. Enroute he will stop at Lees Summit, Independence and other Missouri points to visit relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Wiley Rowton and family of Heav- ener were greeting Mena friends on Thursday, having driven over in their ear from a visit with relatives at Womble.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Eph Avants, former night patrol man, has gone to Page to work.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

H. B. Bates of the Posey Hollow neighborhood, in Mena Saturday, took out a supply of tick eradication chemicals to be used in charging the Bell and Hauerwas vats.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Mrs. Texanna Black, from Vest view, near Cove, was in Mena Satur- day to pay taxes and look after other business.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

E. L. Leming of Hatfield was in Mena Thursday to pay taxes and add his name to the list of Star readers.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

enza. He will go to Little Rock next week to complete his pharmacy course.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

O. R. Wilson, J. H. McClain, Wm. Floyd, Edgar and Dean Richmond Charles Thomas and J. c. Livesay of NeIla and H. J. Patrick of Chant were among the Scott county farmers in Mena Saturday buying fertilizer and other supplies for the spring work.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

George W. Burnham of Wickes was in Mena on business Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
Spend Time in Gods out-of Doors.

The Rev. w. l.. Smith of the Bap- tist church announces that services in his church will be held during the
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
MARRIAGE LICENSE RECORD
March 29.

c. c. Claxton, Latimer, Ok. age 36 Ollie Shields, Mena. ........... 34
 April 2.
 crmpson Taylor, Smithville, Ok. 32 Mrs. Sophia Cusher. same ..... B
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

The there Ford day is because the Ford utility activity today place order with possible because the factory
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10
'AIR MOVEMENT
 l OFF WITH RUSH
A Few Hours Committee Secured More Than Fifteen Hundred Dol lars-Expected to Complete
 Canvass Today.
A.r,a.y, April sra.

72sfssay, April sFd.
 The committee appointed by the Commercial Club to do the prelimi- =ary work on the County Fair, were but for only short time Wednesday And this morning, yet met with fiat tering encouragement, having secured she following pledges:
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Benj k. Tunnell of Wickes, accom- panied by Dee and Deal Barrett as witnesses, made proof Of homestead land before Circuit Clerk W. l.. Park CT on Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Houston Johnson of Hatfield was q Mena visitor Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Mrs. J. T. Stockton of Cove was a Mena visitor Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

A. H. Scoggin of Fayetteville is il the city on business.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

F. F. Edwards of Ali was in Mena Wednesday, made an inspection of The Stars new quarters and equip ment and advanced his subscription for twelve months.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-04-10

Dr. M L. Anthony, holding meet ings at Drumright, Ok, writes that he is having great success, and has been urged to remain with the church, and possibly may do so.
Evening star., 1919-04-27

why I wanted to get inside" said
William, regretfully.
Say, wait minute. Mrs. Dolan
has a twenty Thousand dollar inter-
est. 1t pays her between six and
seven per cent. Last winter she talk
ed a good deal about wanting to pull
out and 60 back to her folks in Ohio.
Suppose l make a deal and see IL
she's Of the same idea now? You
come up to the house tonight and I'll
let you know how matters stand. I'd
like to have a young hustler about"
Burns reached for his hat. I'll take
you over to the Corn Exchange and
identify you"
THE Lincoln IL do that. I got eight
hundred up there"
Keep 1t there and let 'er grow.
Whenever you get a few dollars you
don't feel like spending, slap 'em into
the Lincoln. That'n be the real rainy
day cash, son. When a man has
two bank accounts he's got two good
crutches"
You're the doctor"
..Come along. If we can bring Mrs.
Dolan around, you can buy out her
interest. and I'll put you over the
contract work. With your increased
salary and your income you'll have
something like four thousand year."
me and John d., huh? Honest, Mr..
Burns, my head feels like my foot
was asleep"
% II understand. But you're awake"
Burns slapped William soundly on
the back. Feel that? Come on.