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The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
LiNERs AS OIL BURNERS.
Vessels of Aquitania Class Save ir
 Time and Labor With New Fuel.

The liners Aquitania and the Olym- pic can take on six thousand tons of oil fuek in six hours, as against the four days which were necessary for taking on coal. The latter operation, es everyone knows, is noisy and al together dusty and dirty job; the re. fueling of an oil-burning ship on the other hand is a mere matter of hose connections and is altogether silent and cleanly.
 One of the most valuable advan- tages of the change is its effect upon the labor question on shipboard. The number of firemen, which on the largest liners ran into several hun dred' for coal operation, has been re- duced by more than 70 per cent, and in the Aquitania there will be but four firemen on each watch. There is the added advantage that the total power developed at the boilers is un- der the direct control of the engineer.
 In the Aquitania there are no less than 168 furnaces and everyone knows that there is drop in the steam pres sure every watch during the clean ing of the fires. If it be assumed that twenty-eight out of 16S furnaces are cleaned every watch, it means that about eight thousand horsepower is lost every four hours.
 Now, with oil fired boilers there is no such thing as clogging up of the grate bars by clinkers, and conse- quently there is no. letting down of the steam due to cleaning operations.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MUST FIGHT FOR 50 MILLIONS.
Nephew of E. F. Searies Expected to
 Contest Request to Arthur Walker.

New York, Aug. 14.--Arthur T. Walker will have to fight for the 50 million dollars left to him by the will of Edward F. Searles of Methuen, Mass. Outside of bequests of less than million dollars to cousins, employees and the Searles home, Pine Lodge. at Methuen, Mir. Walker inherits all that Searles left. This means the for tune piled up in the building of the Union Pacific railroad by Mark Hop kins, pioneer in trans-continental rail- roading. whose widow Searles mar ried, and whose millions he inherited from her by will.
 Efforts to get Information about New York's latest multimillionaire. and especially the reason why Searles should have named him residuary leg atee. were unfruitful. He is a stran- ger in Wall street and known to a very limited business circle. In his home borough, Brooklyn, he is not even list ed among telephone subscribers.
 From other sources it was gathered that MT Walker for some time had been business secretary for Mir. Scar les and in charge of his affairs in New York.
 Contest by his nephew, Albert Vic tor Searles, Boston artist, is said to be certainty. The nephew was left quarter of million dollars by the terms of the will filed few days ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
c. c. EusANks HURT
Aged Man Was Injured in Runaway
 Sunday Afternoon.

c. c. Eubanks, an aged resident of Mena who was painfully hurt Sunday afternoon in a runaway accident, spent a restless night at his home on Bixler avenue, but will be able to be up and around again in few days, it is believed. Mir Eubanks and his granddaughter, Rowena Eubanks, were out driving and were near the Berry-Cherry farm when a shaft of the buggy fell and frightened the mule drawing the vehicle. In attempt ing to turn the frightened animal the buggy was turned over, throwing Mir. Eubanks and his granddaughter out. The girl escaped without injury but the man was dumped with such vio- lence he had to be helped to the home of Mir. and Mrs. Roger on the Berry Cherry farm. Later he was brought to his home in Mena by s. w. Duke, who was passing by in his motor car.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Baby Dies on overland Trip.

While travelling to Mena in wag- on, MT. and Mrs. o. F. Smith had the misfortune to lose enroute by death their three-months old son. Death oc- cured about seven miles from Mena and the parents continued the trip to the city and arranged for the burial of the little one at Odd Fellows cem- etery. lnterment took place Monday morning. The Smiths formerly lived at Dierks.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
WILL RAISE FINE CATTLE.
w. H. Akard of Van Horn, Tex, Lo-
 cated Near Mena.

w. H. Akard, who has for sometime been extensively engaged in the cattle business at Van Born, Tex, near Ell Paso. has arrived in Mena, bringing some choice cattle of the Hereford and Holstien breeds. He also shipped nine head of horses, herd of goats and some fine pigeons. lie IS located on the ]. l.. Mattingly place just east of town, which he purchased short time ago. He also has leased the Scandinavian ranch property, where he will take the most of his stock within a few days.
 MT. Akard, with his father, has been extensively engaged in stock raising and came to Mena only after considerable investigation. A Mfr. War den arrived about week ago with the horses and household goods, MT Ak ard reached here last Friday with the cattle and Mrs. Akard and the chil- dren came Sunday.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
VILLA EXPRESSES
 HATRED FOR U. s.
Says the "Gringoes' Have Brought About Mexico's Misfortunes.- Will Disband His
 Followers.

Mexico City, Aug. 10.--Hatred for North America and determination to fight to the death if any attempt is made to invade Mexico, were ex- pressed by Francisco Villa, the bandit leader, in speeches at Cuatro Ciene- gas, state of Chihuahua, according to purported stenographic copies printed by El Universal today.
 T am a revoiutionist who mostly has fought against the gringo and, , Villa is quoted as having said at the city hail, 'I call them so because really, dear brethern, l hate them for having trodden our soil with weapons in their hands and because l believe them solely responsible for our mis- fortunes" In a theater at the same place, Villa said, according to the newspaper:
 q swear by my country not to fire a single shot against my brethern. 1 shall fight only if the invader should try to enter the country. Then. in- deed, l shall return to the struggle and will fight to the death"
 To Disband Followers.
 Forces led by Francisco Villa will
 
 of Durango, according to the latest advices received by Provisional Pres ident de la Huertay Villa has been told that the provisional president has ratified the agreement with him, and the famous rebel leader will send an envoy to San Antonio to take mon ey to Sonora Villa, so that she may return to Mexico. G91
 Villa has informed his former lieu tenants that he has urged them to cease their activities. Government of- ficials have decided to appropriate Hacienda de CanutilIo as a home for Villa. Title to this property is being questioned in a case before the courts. and it is proposed that the govern ment pay the money into the courts hands for the parties found to be the rlghtful owners, according to Excel sior.
 Foreigner Held.
 Dr. Paul Bernardo Altendorff, a writer on international affairs, who has described himself here as an agent of the United States, has been arrested on charges of writing false articles on Mexican conditions, it was announced last night by Gen. Edu- ardo c. Garcia. chief of staff of the
 General Garcia said Altendorff had served the Austrian, German and Mexican governments and had char ged Gen. F. Elias Gales, minister of War Department. He is belng held Tn the military prison here and will be arraigned Wednesday as "pernicious foreigner"
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MADE SETTLEMENT WITH R. R.
B. J. Stuart Successful in Case of T
 j. Lucas vs. Missouri Pacific.

B. J. Stuart Successful in Case of T.
 J. Lucas vs. Missouri Pacific.
 Through the efforts of Attorney B. J. Stuart of Mena, the Missouri Paci- fic railway has agreed to pay $1,5O0 for the two. teeth T. J. Lucas of Val iant, Ok, lost in wreck on the road some months ago. Settlement was made last week by the claim depart ment when Attorney Stuart went to Hot Springs. The Mena attorney filed quit July 12 in the Miller county cir cult court at Texarkana on behalf of his client. Mr.NLucas in addition to having two front teeth knocked out also suffered some bruises in the wreck which occurred at Hope. On August g. less than 30 days after the claim was filed for damages the rail road offered a settlement which wal accepted.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
BALM pAY.

Al the meeting of teachers in the superintendent office last Saturday Arrangements were made for Rally pav. The date is Friday, NOV. 70 This will be the next day aiter Thanksgiving - ,hrao
 The schools were dlVioeu ineV 'Ai classes as follows: All one-room schools.
 ?. All other chools, common senooi grades only. s. All high schools. Each school will exhibit scnooi WopA' such as, language work, arisninesIe, i map drawing, penmansnip, arawil,e and any other regular school work' This regular school work VIII pc sep- arate from domestic science ana cluD work. oh as cooking. sewing and calming VIII pc exhibited but as a separate secnon from regular school work. rms m cudes those doing this kind of Work and not including the regular cup folks. s,. a Mir Henderson's section Will nave d division of their own.
 In the parade each school VIII nave float. or banners or both. They VIII he graded on attendance, and orlglnai- itv of their floats.
 Prizes will be offered but this part Inf the work has not yet been decided. if will be decided at the county Teachers Association on Sept. H.
 Tn athletics all schools will compete
 ,ainst each other but will be in sec tions according to ages. Sectloh one will include all up to and lncludlns ten years of age. Section two VIII ln- clude all up to fourteen, ana secuoh three all above fourteen.
 We will have the following contests in athletics:
 1. 50-yard dash.
 2. 10O-yard dash
 3 220-yard dash
 i. 440-yard run
 5 1-mile relay.
 6. Running broad jump.
 :. High jump.
 s. Potato race.
 10 Three-legged race.
 Il. Sack race.
 All teachers should begin al once with preparations for this day. II your school will not be in session Just save the work while you are at worK, poA if I'D, and keep it till the time comes.
 If ia arranged so the small schoois will have an equal chance with all others. The success of the event de- bends upon the interest taken by the teacher. .,,
 Competent and unbiased judges Will he decided upon at the County Teach ers' Association.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MARKETING OLD COTTON.
Gar of Staple Grown Last Fall Goes
 to Memphis.

A carload of cotton held over from last fall was loaded out at Mena Wednesday and will be sent to Mem phis, Tenn, to be sold. County Agent o. l.. Henderson forwarded samples and secured prices that induced the owners of the bales to sell in the Ten. nessee market. ]. H. Diehl of Egger had 1S bales in the carload and J. S.. Pollard of Rocky had 4. Others who brought in bales Wednesday morning were J. B. Allen, P. T. Loesch, Math Simons, W. A. Mize, T. J. Barton aud Pat Connolly. Math Simons of Board Camp will go to Memphis the first of next week to see after the sale of the cotton. County Weigher Albert Rob ertson gave the bales their official weights before loading.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Hopes Yet to Live Here.

Mrs. Edna T. Watkins, court clerk of Grady county, Oklahoma, came over from Chickasha, Tuesday morn- ing to spend several days looking af- ter property interests in Polk county. Mrs. Watkins still has hopes that at some early date she can relinquish the cares and responsibilities of pub lie life and come to Polk county and enjoy the benefits of the highlands of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
 CURED OF THE TOBACCO HAal

The Sale of the compound for treat ment of the tobacco habit that MT Taylor put on the market short time ago has proven quite success He is now located in Fort Smith and will be glad to furnish the treatment to anyone who wishes to discontinue the use of tobacco. The price of the complete treatment is $100 postage prepaid. and it has an absolute guar. antee. Testimonials or information in regard to the treatment will be fur nished on request.
 Address ". H. Taylor, Box 670.
 Adv. 24-tf
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Getting Ready for Grannis Road.

G. M. Lauderdale and w. H. Jones of Grannis were in Mena Tuesday to start the work of making assessments of benefits for the proposed highway running east and west thru that town. They are commissioners for the high way district and, after getting the work of making the assessments started, will turn the task over to the regular assessors.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Stuart Land Company to WombIe.

The Stuart Land Company has ar ranged to open an office at Womble, with John Abercrombie. of Cove in charge. Office fixtures ordered from Little Rock are expected to be ready to have the new office opened by the first of next week. This willlmake the 10th office the Stuart company has in operation. eer- 1~-.s~
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
State Freight Rates Up som

The first notice of the coming in- crease in freight rates has been re- ceived by Agent Mitchell of the Kan sas City Southern. The notice per tains only to the state rates, which on September 1 will be advanced 50 per cent over the present charges on freight.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
A Welcome Cool and Hard.

haiiDirds who patronize the logia at the new Kansas City Southern pas senger station are going to find a new variety of seats. They are of re- inforced concrete. but without cush- ions. A. P. Schott of Mena is building them.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Lively Dead
 Sunday morning at the family home at 300 Eighth street occurred the death of the infant son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Lively. The little one was n months of age. Funeral services were held Monday morning in charge of the Rev. F. F. Harrell and inter- ment was. at Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

For sale-Seabold Organ, in good con-
 dltiori; and steam pressure home canner: Inquire 402 Tenth St.-Adv. 1S9&33-tf e 'T ny
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

FIJ. Schmitt of Memphis, Tenn, is in Mena to look after the interests of the Rainbow Mining Company.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

F. K. Pierce is here from Dallas, Tex, for the purpose of looking over Mena and vicinity.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

success.
 Mrs. Emmett Flynn, who has been visiting Mena relatives, left this at- ternoon for her home at Parsons kas.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan Brawley. now living at Cleveland, Ok, are spending few days with Mena and Polk coun- ty friends.
 Harry Kline of Spokane, Wash. is in Mena the guest of his friend, S. w. Myer. The two young men plan to leave this week for Muskogee, where they will work.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Lyons and two daughters of Lake Charles, La, reached Mena Tuesday evening for a visit with MT. and Mrs. A. J. Gramley on Bethesda Springs road.
 Mrs. R. L. McGee of Temple, Tex. arrived in Mena Tuesday afternoon for visit with her sisters, Mrs. Mon roe Martin and Miss Esther Burke. Miss Burke will return to Temple with her sister when their visit n tle cid home ends.
 George Lefty" Phillips, who has been playing with the Idabel base ball team, arrived in Mena Wednes- day for a visit with friends. He has been having marked success with the Oklahomans, and is making good record for hurling.
 The trial of Ed Warren, the former Polk county man charged with wife murder, began Wednesday at Poteau. An effort to get change of venue to another county failed, and trouble was experienced in getting jury, so great was the interest in the case.
 The Blakestad hardware store has been moved to the new location on Mena street across from the Farmers & Merchants Bank. The Mena Grain Company will use the building on Pickering avenue vacated by the hard ware store as headquarters for it's enlarged business.
 w. H. Starr, who had closing out sale Wednesday, expects to start on Thursday for San Diego, Calif., where he and Mrs. Starr expect to make their home Their friends predict they will soon tire of the everlasting sun shine in the Golden state and will re- turn to Mena.
 Will Tow, who bought the T. R. Bates store on s. Mena street, has opened the business to the public and 'expects to enlarge the stock of goods carried. Mr. Tow formerly farmed west of Mena. but of late has been employed in the oil fields. He will be assisted in the store by his brother-in-law, Lacy Terrell.
 Charles Gosney, former lumber man of Mena, who recently returned to the city, was taken Tuesday afternoon to the home of his brother, R. c. Gosney at Dallas, Tex. The young man is suffering from a mental affliction said to be the after effect of an attack of the flu. He was accompanied to Dallas by his wife and Mir. and Mrs. R. c. Gosney.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mrs S M. Howard of Hot Springs is visiting her sister, Mrs. M- A. cop peak and family.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

MT. and Mrs. G. w. Petty and son. George, Jr., are in St. Louis. where they will buy goods for the Petty store.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mrs. c. R. Embry and children came up from DeQueen Tuesday to visit her father, L. P. Purvis, at Board Camp.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

MT. and Mrs. M. A. Stratton left Monday for a short sojourn at Hot Springs, autoing across country.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

The Vuinine That Does Not Affect The Head
 peoause tssz ot sts tonic and laxative effet IAxA- hy h,sE sn, DnOm1 s QuININE Gablets) can be tafen In the head EW GRoVE sisnSturs sn G. on alnsne q
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

TWO SPECIALS

No. LA 15,000 capacity SAW mill and 3,000,000 feet B. M. mer- chantable timber; 1,250,000 feet pine, 100000 feet oak ana the balance hickory. 21s miles of AL leene, Ark. Mill practically new and located on the ground. TIm- Der all punched on 760 acres of land. Longest haul 1h miles A RARE BARGAIN, and, if sold at once, only $7,950.OO.
 No. 2.--80 acres. 3h miles east of Mena. on the Cherry Hill rua4- 30 acres in cultivation. Fine barn. 40x60; IF acres assorted fruits Chicken house and other outhorfses. Good Broom house with concrete basement. 35.000 feet B. M. tirs- Der. 2 mules. 6 and 2 years ald, good harness and wagon. Jersey COW and calf; 15 acres corn: tg acres cotton, balance potatoes ard garden. Whole outfit only $3, ,75g-si- ARKANSAS LAND, LOAN &
 INVESTMENT co.
 Over Pegrams Drug Store
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mcbride of Port Arthur, Tex, are spending 2 vacation in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mrs. Emmett Flynn, who has been visiting Mena relatives, left this af- ternoon for her home at Parsons kas.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mrs. Claude Smith and little son are visiting with Mrs. Smiths mother Mrs. R. D. Green.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Groves TasteIess chiII roulc

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en- fichine the blood You can soon feel its Strength enins. ins.sesasins Effect. Price G9c
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

U. F. Averitt left the first part of the week on buiness trip to Kansas ana Oklahoma to secure grain for ms mlll'
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Rub My Tisfn is great rain kill CT. It relieves pain and soreness caused by Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sprsi.s, etc.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Rub-M -Tism is a powerful anti septic; it kills the poison caused from infected cuts. cures old sores, letter. etc.LAdv.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

W. H. Terry of Hatfield was in Mena Tuesday to look after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
Seven will Take Short Course.

Polk county will he represented at the farmers short course at the Uni versity of Arkansas this week by a party of seven. The course opened Tuesday at Fayetteville. The local representatives left Monday after noon. The party included Miss Anna Wood, county home agent and the fol- lowing young ladies: Misses Jennie Hughes of Dallas. Edith Rockwell of Mena, Pearl Barron of Acorn and Fila Keys of Board Camp; O. l.. Tender son, county farm agent and Houston Johnson of Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
PERSONAL NOTES
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Sam Pigg of Ashdown was in Mena Tuesday looking after business mat
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

ed thru Mena Monday in a motor car on their return home from the meet ing, which they pronounced great success.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
svNetllPs MADE GAINS

h 'nty, HoeoxSr, Lost BOA in |.. lsl|on 1l 10 Years. sn&4ipn n 0lk county show b I r10011<lon according to cCn[11 r<t1Fns which have |s oru6lIl1 Those showing |m 1xe 1z< Ozark, Eagle |slfa coxe @46 Big Fork. The \ E :. \. Z so4 in popula- |n Nn411p 111de the largest |s iny the 1st 10 years, in- From z31 IT 4SC. |esIfa Q 9ulth has received
 puro4u e us census the of |sb 'res N1lch show that Polk t0<al ro0u14tlon is 16,4t2 IQ4e 4 69 in the decade. |O i|9 lQ13 r Inn to the removal inlou Qz1 16na.
 Fe LIE b0f110 Reports the 1920 t64 kf(Serent townships |as i1eI91In Mena, 4,1s6. !, HI 1l1Ield. 1,265.
 Promo ouinine. ' .14l- HaA
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

For Sale--1919 Model Elcar, good as
 new See Ira O. Smith at Proctor Smith Mctor Co.--Adv. 193&34tf
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Miss Ferne Wylie, who has been working at Rich Mountain, is spend ing short vacation with homefolks in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

Mir. and Mrs. Dan Brawley. now living at Cleveland, Ok, are spending few days with Mena and Polk coun- ty friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19
)S|ASNFOR I[;LHNC STREET.
Int District WiIl Be Formed
 14 Blocks on Port Arthur Another District Is Almost certain-

[, owners uho attended a '4 the city hall Friday night caIly decided to create an
 If district for the gravel
 f the important residence The city. This decision was ster 16 property owners had Aetiti0n and others had ieir support to the move
 riei will be known as No.
 embrace territory extend l,nrz 1 rfhuf avenue from
 fo Reine street and thence
 Refine street to Reeves
 lina at. the city hall was at
 members Of the city coun-
 rd Of education. trustees of
 church. south, in addition owners The city
 h arrange to take care of
 of the Improvement past
 !rk and there is no opposi-
 ted fo the work past the ny. the Central school and nd estimatea prepared by
 western Engineering Com
 submitted at the meeting.
 call for | graveled road
 of Side- and 6 inches in k rol1ifg. A few concrete be built to take the place as cnlverts nov in use. s zemenf will connect the .Mena and Port Arthur ave the Jefferson highway at | Refine streets. There are f paving in the project and , 1, ted cost including interest Tor a ten year period is al- Do. It is estimated the cost
 Of each 60 foot lot will be | ilson, vino has been one of
 movers in the improve ct. preeided at the meeting.
 details of the project had lmfed, signatures to the peti- fought and nearly all those Awho were present., signed. ,n asks the city council to ecescary legal steps to ere
 ement District N. 3. Mayor
 be asked to call the coun- ssion probably next Friday nart the projects.
 3i signatures to the peti- n secured before the council t Is the intention of the pro ;he paving plan to make ac- --ar unanimous as possible. s on Reine street, north of Ir were present at the meet bnoanced their intention of
 with the proposed paving '<fiye fhem 4 hard surfaced R. Golf and other stated that if the ,..tr pavement was laid, they sainly connect with it as far \ Southerland avenue, but to act without organizing sment district. owing cifizens already have ' petition for the improve vilson.
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 IatthaWs. .-aper.
 ElIlord:
 w Harzigon.
 Johnson a aBogard. lrfch. apee. hso1l. S0bert.
 -P. Payne. I4. Lewfs.
 smith Motor Co. Overs.
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 Hilton.
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The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

IF. Standridge of Big Fork was in Mena Monday on his way to Fort Smith to purchase goods for the Stan ridge store.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

e L. Powers of Mayville, Wis, who had been in Mena visiting MT. and Mrs K. P. Gregg and family, left Mon day for his home.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-08-19

T. R. Bates, having sold his store in Mena, is going to rest up awhile be- fore re-entering business. He plans to leave Thursday for Hot Springs for an indefinite stay.