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The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
ACORN KERNELS.

Christmas passed off very quietly in 1 our community. The Acorn boys and girls club will meet Friday afternoon. January 2. to reorganize.
 Miss Lottie Golden. who has been visiting her aunt at peoueen, returned home Monday Miss christa York. the high school teacher spent Christmas with home folks in Mena-
 Mir. and Mrs Garland are the proud owners of a new bnhy boy also Mir. and Mrs c. w. McClain,
 Joe Gass of Hominy, Ok, Is here spending the Christmas holidays with old friends and relatives.
 John Banks. tie inspector, and his assistant. John RingRold were inspect ing ties in Acorn Friday.
 Miss Fife Nall. who has been visiting with relatives here, returned to her home in Parts. Ark, last Tuesday.
 Mrs e. Harris, our Intermediate teacher spent Christmas in Mena, re- turning to the dormitorg last Sunday.
 The party at Mir Newsom's last Fri day night wasn't very well attended, but ali who were there report a good time.
 Mir and Mrs Earris Of Mena were at Acorn last Friday moving Mrs. Harris housekeeping outfit down Co the dor mitory
 Mir and Mrs. sam whlsenhunt spent Christmas with Mrs Whisenhunt's par ents Af and Mrs John Woods, living near l1eger.
 Miss Miles. our primary teacher, spent Chnistmas with MT, Roop and family on the Jackson ranch in the Foran Gap
 Jackson Hogan of this community and Miss Katie Hatfield of Shady were married Christmas day at Mena and left on No for Fort Smith to spend a few days with the brides brother
 There was a charivari given at the home of Jackson Hogan and a num- Der of the young people had a fine time They were prepared for the crowd and had a large cake awaiting All wished fhem q long and happy life.
 The pupils of the Acorn school on last Tuesday night rendered a nice pro- gram Interesting talks were made by Prof Waterheld, Mir McWIlliam and Miss Miles There was large Christ mas tree loaded with presents also. Frank Roop acted as santa Slaus.
 Farmers Club to Meet.
 Saturday night, January B. Is Far mers' Club night again. The first reg ular monthly meeting of the year Men will please come prepared to definitely decide the fertilizer question. Inter- esting discussion to both men and women will be held on the following:
 Seeds for the New Year"
 Timely Poultry Items"
 Home Improvements for the New Year.
 Miss Woods will have something ln- teresting to tell us.
 Program Committee.
 Boys' and Girls Club.
 Friday. January 2. Is the day for the regular monthly meeting of the Boys and Girls Club. New members are ex- pected 10 enroll. and the election of officers will take place. Short talks win be expected from the members telling of work done and plans for the
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
HUNTINGTON COAL
 MINES ARE CLOSED
Seven Hundred Men Refuse to Work When Tom Shaw Was Denied Rights as Inspector-Appeal Is
 Made to Governor Brough.

Fort Smith, Dec. 31.-The Central Coal and Coke Company's mines at Huntington, Ark, were closed this morning following the posting of a closing order by Tom Shaw, deposed state mine inspector. Shaw's action followed the trial at Huntington at o'clock Monday evening when the five mine officials of the Central Coal and Coke Company were fined $100 each in two justice courts for refusal to al low the inspection of the mines by Shaw
 W. H. Risher, superintendent of the Central Coal and Coke Company's s mines, announced that the mines would remain closed until further or ders were received.
 Asked if Shaw had authority to close the mines, the superintendent stated:
 If he is the state mine inspector, which he claims he is, he can close a mine at any time. That is a legal question that remains to be settled by those in authority@
 Seven hundred miners are employed at the Huntington mines of the Cen tral Coke and Coke Company. All showed up for work at o'clock this morning, but returned to their homes when the superintendent announced that the mines had been closed by the mine inspector
 The Hartford mines are still run ming full force, according to Supt Robert Boyd. The trial of the officials of that mine will be heard at Hartford at 1 o'clock today No closing order had been posted up at noon Shaw and his attorney were en route to Hartford this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
wIckEs WAVES.

School started again Monday with several new scholars
 Fred Cook went to Mena last Satur- day on a business trip,
 Joe Taylor and Miss Ottie Duckett were married Saturday
 ]. M Tomlin. Olan West and wiN spent Christmas in DeQueen.
 Fred Mills and family went to De- Queen Sunday to visit relatives.
 The program we had last Christmas eve night was highly praised by all
 Mrs. Ozie Embry of Mena has been visiting friends and relatives here.
 w. Al Lowery is moving into his new home recently purchased from J. J. Ross.
 Hanley Felts of this place spent Christmas iu bekaih, Tex visiting friends.
 Miss Louie Darwin and brother. Gar land are here visiting friends and relatives
 Miss Mae Fausett of Park Hin, ok. entered the freshman class Monday morning
 We have been having an excellent revival at this place. Bro. Lee Dan iels preached
 Miss Gladys Evernham of Kingville. Tex, has entered the grammar school grades here.
 James Jones of Louisiana visited his niece and nephew. Mrs J. A. Lewey and Fred Mills. last week
 Xavier Weber orr Bunch and Rob ert Bates went to Texas Monday to work in the oil fields
 Joe Ross has purchased home from J. A. Lewey and they are now moving into their new residence
 Mrs Myrtle Donham of Ashdown spent Christmas with her parents, MT. and Mrs. W. H. Sullivan.
 ! J. Ross Is expecting his son. Jim Ross, home this week with his bride, who was Miss ola Grace of Texas.
 Dudley and Hattie Forsee, who have been attending school in Wellston, Ok, are here spending the Christmas holidays
 Misses Ethel and Ollie Lewey. Beu- lah Ross. Messrs. Roy sullivan, Leslie Leweyl went Co DeQueen Christmas evening.
 We have a new 9th grade and the old class is going to more than make their credits All of the pupils have meen promoted
 l.. c Wilson and daughter Miss Hazel, of St Joseph Mo. spent Christ mas with friends here. Miss Hazel attending High School at St Joseph. and win graduate at the close of the school year Two School Girls.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
REPORT OF THE DECEMBER
 TEACHERS EXAMINATION

Of the seventeen taking the exam ination for teachers license. one passed for First Grade, five for a Second Grade, six for Third Grade Certificate, and five failed entirely.
 County Superintendent Harris has already served notice on the Third Grades that they cannot be renewed. These teachers have six months be- for the Jnne examination and unless they do some studying before that time they will find themselves weeded out entirely. From this date on ex- animation papers will be still more closely graded. The teachers stan dards must be raised before they can ask school boards to raise teachers salaries.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
MolNrArN FORK roIRLEs.

 George Gray made a business trip to Mena Saturday.
 Mrs Grace Bedding. who has had the fever for some time, is reported some better
 Basel Bedding of Oak Grove spent Christmas night with Herbert Linam of this place
 Alr and Mrs. Ed Gibson spent Christ mas witch Mir. and Mrs. Will Gordon of the Mountain Fork store.
 Miss Ida Keller who ls teaching school at West Valley spent the holiday vacation with her parents of this place. Fred Houck, who has been employed in the oil fields at Ranger, Tex, came out to his farm at this place Saturday. There was 3 party given at the Ed Rivers home Christmas eve night. X large crowd attended and all report a nice time.
 Miss Rheba Lander who is teaching school at Green, spent the holiday va cation with her sister of this place. Mrs Lottie Linam.
 MT and Mrs. Bob Saftain and daugh- ter. Miss Ketha, and son. Jewel, spent Christmas with friends and relative of near Center Point.
 Mir and Mrs. wyatt Gordon of Cen ter Point visited Friday night and Sat urday with their son and family of
 
 Mrs Prier Salisbury and daughter Miss Chessie, returned home from some point in Texas Sunday, where they had been visiting for the past two months. MT and Mrs. Isaac Saurbaugh of near Center Point spent Friday and Saturday with their daughter and fam lily of this place, Mir and Mrs. oscar Cummings
 Tom Rodgers received telegram on tnt f,,.r faf Fa n.l Rodgers, was dangerously i'll. Mrs Rodgers has been visiting her parents at Laura, ok. Mir and Mrs Jim Beav- CTS
 Iiaeeal the syear- old daughter oi Mir and Mrs oscar Cummings. received a dangerous burn about the face and eyes Thursday. II is not known how the accident happened. The little child was sitting in front of the stove and it is supposed that a rock burst or gas tn the stove blew hot ashes in her face
 Brown Eyes
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
NUNLEy NEWS.

Calvin Heath of Nunley has new car
 Miss Belle Wilhite of Mena spent Christmas with Miss Pearl Bellew. Mir. and Mrs. Evans of Panhandle. Tex, spent Sunday at the Brumley home
 Mrs. Azzie Johnston from Oklahoma. is visiting her parents Mir and Mrs. John Vaught
 The young folks of Nunley went to the Christmas tree at Pine Hill and re- port 2 geoa time.
 R. F Brnmiey and children spent sunday with his mother Mrs. W. A. Brumley of Eunley.
 J. W. Everett, who has been in the mercantile business al Nunley. Is nov ing to WiclSes to go into business. Mrs Lula Mount of Oklahoma, who has been visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs A. ]. wagoner. returned home last Friday,
 Isaac Bates, who has been living on the Elmore farm Is moving to Big Fork. J M. Bass moved on one of Mir Elmore's farms last week
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The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
INK sPLAsHES.

Emmett Norris of Liberty was calling on friends Sunday afternoon.
 H E. Audas and family returned from Waldron Sunday. where they spent Christmas with relatives.
 Ali Alston of Holly Springs moved Monday to his farm which he lately purchased from C. W. Wyatt
 Mir and Mrs. Emmett Tempieton of Hickory Grove visited here Christmas day with Mfr. and Mrs. Fred Bell.
 Quite a crowd gathered at the home of Mir. and Mrs II. l.. Rosson sunday afternoon and enjoyed some fine sing ing.
 (. $. Bosh and family of Montgom~ cry county has moved to their farm here. which they bought from c. X Grifln.
 Mfr and Mrs Jake Edwards and danehter Marie of Big Fork. visited here saturday night at fh4A home of Mir and Mrs George Enbrs parents oi aIfk Edwafas e ta E pierce sonthefn of fsosep Hollow Was q Ink Monday to have cotton ginned
 The people in this community are eefAirly taking adfantagc of the sun shine by picking cotton
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
ROCKY RuMBLEs.

Argus r. Rowe visited at Mena Sun- day
 squib Miller Is on the sick list this week.
 Lester Thacker visited at Hatfield Sunday
 There was party at the A O. Hul home Saturday night
 Bob Latimer of Mena spent Christ mas with Charles Pollard.
 Short Harrison of Cove visited rela- lives and friends here this week.
 Miss Rosebud Terrell, who has been sick the past week, Is recovering
 The Messrs. Ballew of Albany, Tex are visiting at the A. Q. Hfll home
 Miss Goiie Pollard and Miss Nell Por. ter were shopping in Mena Wednesday Lawrence Porter and wife of Mens this week 2unhnarra
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
Officer Praises Homer Heath.

Here's commanding officers de- scription of the fighting qualities ot Homer Heath, former Mena man, but now living at Kansas City; "Thc seriously wounded during the last days on the Argonne, he insisted or staying at his post" The command. ing officer, Captain Gay. of the 75th r A., wrote from Portland, Ore, to the mayor at Danville, Ark, in an eiforI to locate young Heath, whom he hat not seen since the battle of the Ar pnnna
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
RATES KREEK KINKS.

Rcrn to MT and Mrs. Virgil Fergu- son. baby boy
 Mrs, Newt Standridge of Alabama spent she holidays with her sister. Mrs. g. A. Hughes
 Mrs R T. Edwards and Mrs W. NJ. Edwards. spent the week end with rel alive near Gaston
 Mr. and Mrs Sherman Reecer left 1asst week for Caney. Kas., where they wili make their home.
 Colonel Standridge. Jesse Beck and she Misses Lfnnie and Oracle Spake vis- sfed at Wombfe Saturday and sunday. mr. and Mrs. Pies Reynolds of Fir are up for few days visit with Mrs Reynolds parents. Mfr. and Mrs. C. E. Barter
 The election of officers in the Big Fork Masonic lodge was held at the regular meeting Saturday. The prin- efpai officers elected were l. IT Ed yards, w NJ, and w w Spear. secre- tary
 Considerable moving is taking place this week. Mir and Mrs. J. Nj Beck are moving to the Caddo: Mr and Mrs L. Rowtor are moving to their farm sought from Mir. Beck. and Mir and Mrs W A Lilies are moving from Big Fork to the Rowton farm: Mir. and Mrs haugen are moving from Redwood to tenat house near the C. c. White Eafm
 family reunion and Christmas din- nar was held at the home of MT ana Mrs. " NJ Edwards Christmas day Those present were Mir and Mrs ]. U Edwards Mr and Mrs. F. F. Edwards Hrs. s Hughes and children, Mrs NJ Goodman and children. and Mrs. R Edwards. The dinner of which tn hostess knows so we'll how to prepar VAS enjoyed bx all pfeeent.
 To meet the unique situation lnthi hshool district which has resulted | sz1a failure of the school board to pro rkde for thu rerufar term of eehau ftsas Maiinda Ahef has been emploge tp teach i Eubscripsion ssho6l and sz1tnR Keuse very creaitahle work as <eaehef Those fatoring good school
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
stockman and Farmers Met.

At meeting of the county organiza- ton of stockman and farmers at the court house Saturday Ed Myers of Hatfield was elected president, W. K. c. s. Rockwell of Mena secretary The next meeting will be January "A after which admission to new members will be $2 yearly instead of the present rate of S1. The organization now has 25 members and gives promise of be- coming one of the most valuable bod ies of its kind to local owners of stock A brand book will be adopted at the January meeting.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
Sunbeam.
WEST VALLEY NEWS.

Miss Leila Nichols. who Is teaching a, Nanderyoort is spending holieays with homefoiks
 Neklniey Rear came home sunday From Illinois fo visit his parentz. Mr an9 Mrs George Rear
 Mrs. Jim Nichols won't tu Cove Sat nrtay te attend the funeral of he, niqee. Mss Neoma Tiilev.
 Mss Vada Cole of Mena spent satur-
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

day night and Sunday with Misses portha and Callie Davis
 The Christmas tree at West Valley was a success. Everybody enjoyed a nice time There was also nice pro- gram rendered by the school.
 A crowd of young folks enjoyed q nice singing at the home of MT. and Mrs. Claud Davis Christmas night and also one at Mir. Reeds Sunday night
 Jack
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

When your digestion is poor, when your bowels are costive, when your breath is bad, when your stomach is sick or disordered, and you feel lam guid and low-spirited, Priclxly Ash Bitters is the remedy you need. It cleanses the vital organs, purifies the bowels. and imparts fine feeling of strength, yigor and cheerfulness. Price sl.25 per Bottle. Gunnelrs Drug Store, and Jackson Drug & Furniture O., Special Agents Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
Fertilizers Will Be Cheaper

One way that the wet weather of last fall helped the farmer is in br nging down the price of fertilizer. The excessive dampness injured so much cotton seed there is an excessive amount of oil cake available for fer tilizing purposes. That the fertilizers will be cheaper next spring than last was the prediction of B. M Jones of Hope, a salesman.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
yANDnRvooRr T. 3 F. GROWERS.

The Truck and Fruit Growers Asso- citation of Vandervoort will hold its regular menthly meeting at the bank on Saturday January 3 Among the business of importance is the election of officers for the ensuing year. and formulating plans for the coming sea son. full attendance of all interest, ed in this work Is urged
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

Strayed- 2-year-old Red Heifer; N on right hip; slip in left ear: swallow fork and two underDits in right. Lib eral reward. Notify w. E Nichols, R.
 No. 1 Adv. ] " 4t.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

Taken Up Stray muley heifer, pale red; no marks or brands Came to my place last spring Owner in- quire of H. w. Campbell, R. No. I, prove and pay costs Adv NV 1t.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

FARM FOR SALE--4312 A., five miles from Mena: bargain if taken at once; terms. L. H. Greer, Davis, Okla.
 Adv. 1 w 4t
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

have awoke to the fact that something win have to be done in order to se- cure better school facilities.
 Kateg Kreek Korrespondent.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

sickly children need WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. II not only destroys worms. if there be any, but it 9lsaTatts strengthening tonic in fhe stomach and bowels. Price BOG per bottle Sold by Jockson Drug Go
 Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

J. B. Goss has received carload of the celebrated Springfield wagons which will be sold at reasonable prices.-Adv. pl. 308-1t Lit
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

Children take BILLIARDS HORE. HOUND SYRUP willingly because il tastes nice There isn't a better rem edy anywhere for children's coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis. It's a good medicine and easy to take Price 25c soc and S1.00 per bottle. Sold by Jack son Drug Co.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

1 will sell at Public Auction ct my place, 1h miles southeast of Hatfield on Six Mile Creek 1-2 mile east of old line road, on
 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1920 Beginning at 10 o'clock, the following Farm impIements--1 Cultivator and spring tooth attachment; 1 disc Har- row: 1 Moving Machine; 1 Hay Rake i; 16-inch sulky Flow; l disc Flow I i4-tooth Harrow; Gee Whizes; 1 2-horse Vulcan Flow. 1 light Wagon; l handy finch Wagon, with bed and cotton frame; 1 single shovel Flow; I scoop Shovel; 1 dirt Shovel; Hoes, Double Tree. and Single Trees, Gar den Rake: 1 Wheel Garden Hoe; 1 single Buggy and Harness; set blow Harness; sets long tug team harness and extra set Check Lines. Live Stock---3 Horses; 16 Head Cat. tie. including: 1 6-year-old Cow; b. year-old Cows. high grade; 3 coming 3-year-old Steers I coming 2-year-old Steer; coming 2-year-old Heifers; spFins tdiNes, nlgn grade, l meat Hog.
 Household Goods 1 Cupboard; 1 Kitchen Safe; Cook Stove; Heat ing Stove; 1 heavy iron Bedstead; 2 sets Springs; Mattresses: Dishes, Lamps, Glasses and other stuff; good Lawn Mower; Singer Sewing Machine
 ; Terms: 5000 and under cash: sums over 5000 bankable notes, due Dec. |, i920s discount pf Pssa for cash on. all z. VI cousHaNouR. owNsR
 4 Col. ED. Hutson, Auct
 L. II. Johnson, Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

koticet--All parties knowing them
 z selves indebted to me will please cAll at the Southside Variety and set tie at once before further action. Ala bert Robertson.-Adv. 310-3t Lit
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
NAMES ADULT SCHOOL MONTH.
Governor Brough Sets January 5-3l
 for Study by Illiterates.
Special to The Star.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, Dec. 30.-Governor c. H. Brough has issued a proclamation in the interest of the Arkansas Hit crack Commission declaring January 5-31 Adult School Month, and urging all persons who desire to increase their store of knowledge to attend the adult school nearest thetm. An ap- peal is also made to those who will assist in teaching the schools.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en richine the blood. You can soon feel it's Strength enine Invieoratins Effect Price 6Oc
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
CARD OF THANKS.

For the kind letters received and to the many friends who came to confer, us in the death of our little daughter and sister, Catherine, We offer our heart felt thanks.
 Signed.
 J. k. Williams,
 Mrs. J. E. Williams,
 Alice E. Williams,
 Truly F. Williams,
 Russell E. Williams,
 Mrs. A. E. Williams, mother of J. E Williams.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
We Want Farms

IF YOU have farm we'll worth the money anywhere in Polk County, we would like to con- tract for the sale of the property. There are real farm buyers visiting us now than at any time during our farm selling experience. We are spend in several thousand dollars in advertising our Polk County farms and if you deal with our farm agency you will get quick results.
 Our new farm catalog will soon be ready to go to press, and we want as many farms as possible described in this catalod
 
 Write or call on our nearest office.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
PU BLIC SALE! Wednesday, January 7, 1922

BEGINNING AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ. SHINE will sell Oka of of
 voort the following described property;
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
LIVESTOCK

nair black Mules, and years old, weight about 300 lbs
 l pony Mare, 8 years old; vt. $50. head Cattle.
 Cow, ' years old, with yearling calf
 coming 3-year-old Heifer, giving milk, without calf.
 coming 3-year-old Heifers, fresh m Spring.
 coming 2-year-old Heifer. 12 head Hogs.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
PUBLIC SALE

1 will sell at Public Auction at my place, 1a miles southeast of Hatfield, on Six Mile Creek 1-2 mile east of old line road, on
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

20 head Hens.
 2 thorobred Buff Leghorn Roostel 1 Pullet. 3 Ducks. 1 glass Windt l fine squirrel dog. l fine hound pl Other articles too numerous mention.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

FARM TOOLS
 new No. II Vulcan Turning Flow. 2 Double Shovels. 2 Georgia Stocks N6 Goose Neck Hoes.
 } Grubbing Hoes. 1 Garden Rake, 2 Shovels. 2 Log Chains. l Broadax l Chopping Ak. 2 Wedges. ] new Crosscut Saw 1 Hand Saw. 1 Drawing Knife. Brace with Bits Hammers. 1 Ratchet. l Grind Stone Sledge.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

1 Cook Stove, half range, good new
 4 Iron Bedsteads with foldiI Springs. l Cotton MattIei 1 Cot. IA Chairs. 2 Stand Tabl 1 Sewing Machine. 2 Mirrors, 3 Lamps, one with shade. 1 Dining Table. l Churn 1 Jars. 4 dozen Fruit Jars. Dishes a Cooking Vessels. l 12-gauge Shotg
 FEED
 75 bushels White Corn. loads Top Fodder.
 1 ton Pea Vines, cut with Pea Vii and Corn on stalk.
 20 bushels good planting CotI Seed. 90 bushels Peas in hull
The Mena weekly star., 1920-01-01

Terms: 5000 and under cash; sums
 over $l0.00 bankable notes, due Dec. 1, IQ0H.- .li1.l,r,...aA .f
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SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 51:1:6

Isaiah oil %
Hearken to me, we that follow af-
ter righteousness, We that seek the
ord: look into the rock whence We are
hewn, and to the hole of the pit
whence We are digged.
Look unto Abraham your father
and unto Sarah that bare you: for
called him alone, and blessed him,
and increased him.
For the Lord shall comfort Zion !:
he will comfort all her waste places;
and he will make her wilderness like
Eden, and her desert like the garden
of the Lord; JOY and gladness shall
be found therein, thanksgiving, and
the voice of melody.
Hearken unto me, my people; and
give ear unto me, O my nation: for a
law shall proceed from me, and
will make my judgment to rest for
a light Of the people.
Ny righteousness is near; my sal
walton is gone forth, and mine arms
shall judge the people; the isles shall
wait upon me, and on mine arm shall
they trust.
Lift up your eyes TO the heavens,
and look upon the earth beneath: for
the heavens shall vanish away like
smoke, and the earth shall wax old
like garment, and they that dwell
therein shall die in like manner: but
my salvation shall be for ever, and
my righteousness shall not be abol-
ished.