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The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO T.,f m FOR A LOCAL BILL "
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Notice ts hereby given iha', ,ntrodue will apply Tor .ni i Assemhf ,lon or n bill in the 1ehein ,he exiIi of the State Of Arkansas, 'H noon % ordinary session to @pehn @ 1920. ie,. the 26th day of January r1f;striet Ne sneciai act creating Road pss'fr for lhg $ in Polk county Arkanssa,iIdIng sns ,,,rnoea af constructing.. pun rFadet snaintaininp a hard-suriaceuuiia uuiiaaes sal road together with proper HS H road nt culverts. The route or ,sasrs to " ing approximately as noint on tns Beginning at or neal "uoward coas .ine me petn ,n' Nr corner of the asaree N ter of Section 12, TWP. o' establlshss thence west along. the cannon fsis countv road to the John .a as practleals fhence due west as nehi o,teniplassss ble to point where the ,,roDosed fes1 road will intersect the said counal,s' of Road District N9. awn of Gram and. beginning at the near as ple fo ticable along the hoe"" ..xs. the oklahoma line:., rovide for sS;It a,;st. tion of lands located III in..csnf sent here..s. and all other lands s sshall dss~ which the commisslohe's 'saId inpfeaaasd aad benefited by reason oi of building = ments, for the purposSss .zss. maintaining siiiu ',;; prcnerty ev,sd bs
 NOV nds .n will or may pc pe.sid distflssa raason of the formation thereto, s'' as. tsa1o, S tno taxes incident ,"s of the gIee. ge take notice Of the intep'lbSiil gn biil for ssssss ss dersigned to apply ses ioi a set out .spssu suau cial act for the purp4 nlace afo't';
 and at the time an" as,nheE tioned. asa day of uSv,f0R 1919. ,,.cen,ber 20. ''' Hast pub. January To- i'@s
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT COUNTY FARM.

Judge Fl. W. Finger has never been accused of lack of heart, and he has done something that will put to test the sort of hearts some of the other folks in Polk county carry about.
 Down at the county farm there are about dozen persons. One is lit tie girl, one an aged and mentally de- ranged negro, and then there are or 10 old men and women, grandfathers and grandmothers, who. having worn themselves out in one service and an- other, are now dependent upon such care as the laws of our state provide. One of the things our lawmakers did not provide for them is Christmas treat something to remind them of the tenderness of heart that we are taught should prevail at this season. There is ae provision for Christmas gifts nor loving remembrances-the kind these grandfathers during long years sought to give their children and their children's children.
 But Judge Finger has heart-and his heart is touched by the appeal that is not voiced in words, perhaps not in thoughts-except as the thoughts of these old folks go back to happier days of youth, of fatherhood and motherhood.
 As a result there has been pur- chased a supply of fresh fruits, of candies and other Christmasy things that will be taken in due season to the home provided for the grandpas and grandmas that have become wornout Judge Finger says, furthermore, he ls going to charge these items to Polk county going to give the taxpayers a chance to pay for them-or, object ing, to make their objections known and. if he finds. as he does not expect that the taxpayers do object to ths Christmas for the old folks as con templated, the judge will pay the ex pense himself lf-and maybe it would bt worth the cost just to find out the sor' of folks who take such view of th' matter.
 And The Star will agree to publish free of charge, any communication from any taxpayer who wants to kicl at the action of the county judge il this matter provided, of course, tha the signature of the kicker is attache' thereto.
 In the meantime. let's all rejoic that the Christmas spirit is bii enough and sweet enough to reach int even the dark places and to tn grandpas and grandmas, the littl girl and the poor old man with tn black skin.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
NOTICE OF INTENTIox m bihL INTRODUCED IN nask
 LFsfsI&I Afpfn., HE

Notice is hereby given tha
 dersigned will cause 10 he 'as the ar- m the General Assemble mssfooarei oi Arkansas, at the extranratthe Sals Slon thereof beginning at Nna- sss' zotn day Of January. fq20 SH ,on ias Speclal Act 10 establish an5 N,n na io' Road improvement Disfrlp, e's4'e purpose of constructing hnnail las man ntalning rock surfaced ns aa. road together with bridgas ~ sia'e Nerts, extending from the Eanaal anl eai- southern Railroad on Mena sas sssss si9 the City of Mena. east 10 Nnrasss sgsl a Camp, Opal. Big Fork and e. par county line between poli, ana yi " Romery counties. AN sl'll' " VIII De the purpose of this Ac f. iieNs a tax aginst all real estate vis n the boundaries of said proposed ss trlct, according to benefits arisir. 1s. {. reason or the construction of 1 ths ,,s road. which said tax and benef,. sa. ,sS be assessed by a Board of Asss.s,.. appointed for that purpose. 7'''' Therefore. ali owners Of real ..,.. within the proposed district auS i''. ,s other persons interested in fhs .s Act. will take notice thatthe sams s1s be introduced at the time and nl,.. above mentioned or if moi ofs ths se. day of January. 1920. as soon th.... .sA after as convenient to do so. This the 18th day of December is,
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 J. B LILIES.
 Adv. 1st pub. December IS. I9is
 Last pub. January B. fg20
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

The glad season is at hand, and if the pre-Christmas signs are to be credited, there will be more general cheer on Christmas day, 1919, than in several years at least. in 1919, with the war in the background, with more money in circulation perhaps than ever before, there was no check in buying because of high costs of ev- erything. Probably not in history have the Christmas stocks been so completely absorbed--in many in- staonces the cleanup is so thoro that there's scarcely scrap left. and the Christmas shoppers of 1920 will have a chance to select from goods 100 per cent new.
 Anyhow the Christmas spirit has not been lacking in Mena. Good cheer has been evident on all sides-iust as should be. It is good time to for get our troubles and our worries and take view of life from the brighter side.
 The Star rejoices in all the happi- ness of Christmas day and hopes that it may be extended into and thru the New Year. And it should be kept in mind that the greatest happiness comes thru the spirit of service-of lifting up the weary and the down hearted. It is not merely to give to those who are nearest and already have much, but to remember those who have least.
 Surely that is the true spirit of Christmas.
 May it spread into the dark spots until all are made light
 The Star wishes all it's patrons and friends-and all others a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE DILL INTRODUCED IN THE
 IEtsISIAIif QE

Notice IS hereby given that the ar dersigned will cause to be iniroaaces Tn the General Assembly of tho Siaf, ot Arkansas. at the extraordinafg ses sion thereof beginning at Noon on ths 26th day of January, 1920 bill fof Special Act 10 establish and cleatF q Road Improvement District idt hs purpose of constructing hulleiae AaA maintaining a rock surfaced oF guyd road. together with bridges and cd. verts. said road to extend from ihe in- tersection of Mena Street and diekoif Avenue. in the City Of Mena PoA County. Arkansas westerly to the sials line over and along what is known s the Mena Rocky and Talihina road lt will be the purpose of this Aei y levy d tax against all real estate slih' in the boundaries of said proposed dis- trict. according 10 benefits arising 2 reason of the construction oi lhe Aa road, which said tax and benefits " be assessed by q Board of AssesseH appointed for that purpose
 Therefore, all owners of rea esNf within the proposed district anp other persons interested in the saf Act. will take notice that the ssmf " be Introduced at the time and plsa above mentioned or il not on the " day of January, 1920, as soon ias'T after as onvenisnt to do so
 This the 18th day of December "
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 EMMETT ROWE
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 Adv. lst pub December ls. isle Last pub January 8, 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO bl'h BII.L INTHODI CED IN THE
 tsf.INE ATfiHG

Notice Is hereby given thai las dersigned will cause 70 be iht s.. tn the General Assembly of the ae of Arkansas at the e1tfaoraiha' sion thereof beginning at AeeN " z6lh day of January, iB2t pst ig Special Act tO establish anu Road Improvement District purpose of constructing builp,N- -,,,s fnaiutaining rock surfaced ei sai road, together with bridges t'1 Nerts. extending from the lonn sa Hiakes. Polk County. Afkhhses, sa,,sn. Baker springs Howard County .,,ass. aass@ sas: following the present I, X Baker Springs road as near
 practicable to do so .... .ct 10
 It win be the purpose or eh.s rss sits. levy tax against all real estass es..,, sia1' @s. in the boundaries or salq pIVt,SssN pIVltrsssra bg trict. according to beneHts ~ '9s sse ssd reason of the constructloh oa.afs ~ VII road. which said tax ana pens's, s.sssos be assessed by q Board oi
 appointed for that purpose .l sststs
 Therefore. all owners or ie@ and Al within the proposed district .he sald other persons interestea ln a,ne wll Act, will take notice thai 'he nd pagt be introduced at the time a'' ,he getA above mentioned. or 1T noi an vn thsrs. day~of January, lyzo' ds
 after as convenient 10 az ssn,,,her. sv isl2
 This the l7th day oI Y THOMAS | Adv. 1st pub. December io' Last pub. January s, lV1v.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
CHRIsTMAs FOR THE BIRDS.

Two little folks, son and daughter of A. J. Harrison of Dallas, Nena May and Hal, read sometime ago that 1t was intended to dispose of the birds in Jansen Park, and they con eluded it was a step to save the cost of feed.
 Anyhow, these little chaps have hearts that carry love for the birds, and they conceived the idea that a Christmas treat would be in order, and decided to provide it. They gathered half dozen ears of very choice corn, and sent it by their fath- CT to the editor of The Star with the request that the birds be remembered.
 The editor appreciates the honor very greatly, and the birds will have the best Christmas dinner possible to give them.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Death Near Ink.
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Thursday at the family home near Ink occurred the death of Mrs. Fan nie Wyatt, wife of c. w. Wyatt. De- cedent was 60 years of age. and is sur vived by her husband, three sons, three daughters and many grand chill dren. 4 brother, H. L. Rosson, re- sides near Ink. The funeral was held Friday, with services in charge of the Rev. N. 0. White of Board Camp, and interment at Concord cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Carranza's government, after some two or four insistent notes" from the United States finally released our con- sular agent on bond, and is now very sure this country should be fully ap- peased and drop the subject. Won der just how long Carranza would have shilly-shallied along in that fashion with Grover Cleveland or Theodore Roosevelt? There will yet come a timel Tik.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Death of an Aged Woman.

Thursday at the home of her step son, W. A. Cannon, 100 Mena street, occurred the death of Mrs. Kate Gran dall Death was not unexpected as Mrs. Crandall was about 80 years of age. No arrangements have been made for the funeral pending the ar- rival of a daughter-in-law from De troit Mich.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

A visitor to Mena recently stated that Polk county folks held their lands too cheaply. That is a remind CT of thought exprest by Judge J. l. Alley at the recent get-together luncheon to the effect that our so- called rough and pood lands, if prop erly planted and cultivated in fruit and vegetables would return more dollars to the acre than the best of the low country black lands. More than that the truth of the statement is being demonstrated more and more every wear.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

The promoters of the Mena Berry Cherry Farm are not urging folks to take stock in the enterprise. They know it to be a good thing, and with those who already have asked admit tance to the enterprise are perfectly able to make it go. But they are not desirous of being selfish about this public enterprise, and if any good citi- zen desires to help and be benefited in the helping, the bars are down. Sec retary Fred Smith has the list at the Commercial Club headquarters. That's about all.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

England and France, by their pre- miers, agree that the United States may make certain reservations in the League of Nations pact if she desires Facts are that there is a growing suspicion that neither of these na- tions cares much about the thing any how, and is quite willing that the United States shall do about as she pleases with it.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
fiabtfua! Constipation Cured
 in 14 to 1I Days

'LAX-F0S WITH PEPSIN" is a specially prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for IA to 2l days to induce regular action It Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take COG nor h0ffie
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Much Aid for the Needy.

Mrs. Hal I4 Norwood, head of the work in Mena for the relief of the needy, announces that the recent ap. peal for clothing, provisions, etc, has met with a most hearty response, and she wishes The Star to express the depreciation of the members of the board for the spirit shown.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

We'll, Prof. Porta, that fated period, December IF to 20, has passed, the sun shines, the Christmas shoppers are both busy and happy. and all is well. No use in taking it to heart, tho. for you are not the first lend of world" prophet to go into the scrap heap, and there will be others, as we'll as folks who will get just as badly scared as those of 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Buried at Odd Fellows.

Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Crandall were held Sunday afternoon at the home of W. A. Cannon on Mena street under the direction of the Rev. F. F. Harrell. lnterment was at Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

That conviction of I. W. W,s in Kansas City, Kas., seems to drive home the idea that doctrines of de- struction and defiance of government are both bad manners and bad judg ment in this country where every man has say at the ballot box.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Only Unpleasant Noise.

"A whole lot of talk that's goin on,' says Velvet Joe, "ain't no more real help in moving forward. than the squeak in an axleln
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

There seems fair chance that the next day or two will see Sugar Con- trol bill enacted by Congress. Sena- tor McNary, the author, figures it will make fl cent sugar possible and
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Some folks may have thought, when the world failed to come to an end on the time scheduled, that every day would be fair and fine-but it comes along very much in the same old way.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

saving of 1 billion dollars to the country's sugar users. Sweet news, anyhow except to the sugar produc- CTS. of course. After all, the way we look at high prices is very dependent on the side of the fence from which. the view is token.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
Wed at Courthouse

Sam Barrick and Miss Eula Van Meter, both residents of Hix, Ok, were married at the courthouse Satur- day morning by the Rev. F. F. Harl rell
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Despite the prayers and fasting and other indications of disturbed con- sciences resultant from the End of the World" scare, it is not noted that there is any drop in the price of fire wood. corn chops, sugar or other things identified with the H C. L.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

"Mena Berry-Cherry Farm" these are the words that, if all goes well. will mean something worth while in the markets few years henee-will help put Mena on the map.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

w. F. Hogan of Highwood, H., was up from Grannis Tuesday with Alex Coyle MT. Hogan has property inter ests in Polk county, and makes an an .nual trip here. He keeps in touch with the happenings thru The Star, and took this opportunity to advance his subscription another year. avoid ing the $2.00 rate.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

The United States Senate passed a measure that, t was hoped, would relieve the sugar situation. The House amended it and sent it back for con- firmation, where it met "an impassa- ble barrier of opposition" In the meantime-but, piffie, what's the Dse7
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
ne Qainiue That Does Not Aiiect Tbe He.s

Because of It's tonic and lsx.t,ve <ffec, rAxA- TIVE PROMO QUINlkE Cfoblets) can be taken py anyone without causing nervousness or rineine m the head E.W. GROVES sienature on box 5oc
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Eugent Robert and daughter of Minturn, Ark, arrived in Mena Tues day afternoon for visit with his brother, J. Robert, and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Grover Winton, who has been work ing in the oil fields near Big Heart Ok, was visiting Mena friends and relatives Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Miss Lilie Gova of Fort Smith is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Sam Hughes at their home on Eleventh street.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir. and Mrs. Ray Legate and chil- dren of Jackson, Miss, reached Mena Wednesday to spend holiday vaca- tion with his father, M. B. Legate.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

c. N. Heath of Board Camp is rid ing in new Ford, which he secured few days ago from the Proctor Smith Motor Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Hurbert Edgar Muth, Cove. age 26 Gladys Kendall. same e........ 18| M. B. Standridge. Opal. .......... 57
 Becks Brown, Egger. ..... Al Arthur Hadley, Potter. .... 30
 Nobb Parsons. Hatfield ... 23 Glenn Hungate, Grannis. . 2l
 Edna Mary Pckens, same. IS Charles Pollard, Watson, Ok.. IS
 Ova Webb, same. ... 16 Charles J. Nine. Potter. ...... l9
 Golda Absure, Hatfield. . 16. c. F. Brown, Ink. .......... g
 Clio Perry, same. ......... l6 J. L. Porter, Mena. .. 20
 Ethel Anderson, same. e......18 IS Isom J. Hogan, Mena. . 25 Katie Hatfield. Shady. . 23
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mrs. M. I. Beauchamp left Tuesday for Beaumont, Tex, to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Alger, and fam fly.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Rev. A. M. Harral and wife were pounded" Monday night by their con- gregation, receiving a world of good things to make the Christmas bette.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
MANY WANT TO WED.
County Clerks Office Has Been Very
 Busy Place.

The rush for marriage licenses is on at the office of County Clerk Will Alexander and Christmas weddings will be many turnout Polk county. Those who have secured licenses to date include the following.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Col G. L. Rector outbid all the oth- CT buyers Tuesday when he paid 40 cents for an extra nice white bale of cotton brought to the Mena market by ". H. Rowe.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Help! Call out the Attorney Gen erall Jack Dempsey demands F mil lion dollars as his share for a fight with Georges Carpenter, the French chamnion
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

]. II. VanHorn has returned from Hartshorn, Ok, where he has just closed school of music.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

B. F. McCauley. Virgil McCauley, and Ruth McCauley of Baker Springs, were Mena visitors Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

M. D. Johnson, cattleman of Smith vile, Ok, was looking after business matters in Mena Tuesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir. and Mrs. Fred Salyers came in from their ranch in Montgomery county to spend Christmas with Mena relatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

A guest at a Mena hotel when he registered, gave his address as the good old U. s. A."
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir. and Mrs. J. K Mount of Ran som were visitors at The Star office while in Mena Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir and Mrs. D. J Reinstra and six children who became residents of Polk county a month ago will be valuable assets to the productive interests of the county They came from Nieder- land, Tex, where Mir and Mrs. Rein- stra had lived for eighteen years and where they had been part of the Hol- land colony Mir. Reinstra has been engaged in farming and dairying, and for six years had been rice farming giving that up, however. to devote his attention chiefly to growing sweet po- tatoes and dairying. He brot ten head of dairy stock to Mena, and since has increased his herd to 20 head His sweet potato growing has been on a large scale, as much as 25n0 to 300( bushels in q season, and in addition he has had large experience in buying grading, curing and selling potatoes He has bought what is known as the Waltman farm, and there his attention will be largely given to dairying ant truck growing
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Grady Smith, secretary of the Hen phia, is visiting thru the holiday week at the home of his parents, Judge H. N. Smith and Mrs. Smith.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Farmers in the Acorn community at a recent meeting decided to go more extensively into watermelon growing. the purpose being to plant an acreage sufficient to make car load shipments. Twenty-seven acres were pledged at the meeting, and it is expected that still more will be added. Among those who will go into this movement are J. c. Garland, F. F. Montier, Edgar Moves, R. D.llNewsome, Sam Whisen. hunt, Jackson and James Hogan, Will Class and Peter McWilliam This com munity has always raised good water melons, but this is the first time it has been planned to take up the industry on big scale That they are going to push the undertaking for all there is in it is evidenced by the fact that at a meeting held this week they decided to order car load of fertilizer, most of which is to be used on the melon patches
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

MT. and Mrs. John T. Maloney of Hatton were visitors Wednesday in Mena. Mir. Maloney has only recently returned from the Texas oil fields, where he has been working.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Deremo came up from Potter Wednesday to visIt Mena friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

W. o. Clark of Heavener visited Mena friends Wednesday.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

The spirit of community pride was splendidly shown one day this week at the Commercial Club office. Peter McWilliam and John Lyle of Acorn township were visitors at the office when w E. Holt brot in J. B. Dyess of Grand Saline, Tex, in Mena on a pros pecting tour. After meeting the new conner, the Acornites vied with each other in assuring the visitor that un- less he made trip to their respective communities he would return home without seeing the best parts of Polk county. So enthusiastically did they press their claims, that the prospector, who had selected home in another part of the county, began to waver and think that he might have located in the wrong place, but he left with the boosters. and he was given the assur- ance that there were others just like them in the county and that he was coming to a good place to live.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25
o,; ;s,isskIy children need WHITES

destroys worms, if there be any, but it also acts as strengthening tonic in the stomach and bowels. Price BOG per bottle. Sold by Jockson Drug Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Cox and their son, Russell, student at Kemper Military school, arrived in Mena on Tuesday afternoon from Kansas City to spend Christmas at the old home.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-12-25

Claude Williford, Jesse of the pota- to warehouse, has been asked to name his price. on ten carloads of cured "sweets," to be shipt to Monroe, La, which indicates there is at least one place where the supply is not grater than the demand Unfortunately, the order can't be filled in Mena because too many uneured potatoes were shipt out early in the season.