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The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COMMISSIONER,S SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1921, in certain cause (No. 940) then pending therein in re-: Corrie Chamblin, c. K. Cham blin, Perry L. Chamblin, W. M Cham blin. s. w. Chamblin, Ollie Chamblin, Willis Chamblin, Nellie Crawford and Willie Chamblin, as Guardian of Lloyd Chamblin, 2 inor, ex parte, the under signed, as Comm ssioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the County Court house, in which said Court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 18th day of May, A. D. 1921, the following described real es- tate, to wit: Ten acres, more or less, of the El1 of the SWA of Sec. 3l, T. 1 S., K. 3l w., particularly described as follows: Beginning at the SE cor ner of the SEA SWH, and running thence 24 rods west on the s. line of said forty acre subdivision; thence north to Powell Creek; thence up said creek to the E. line of the said E14 SWA; thence south on said line to the place of beginning. Also the WIZ SWA SEA of Sec 31, T. S., R. 31 W, being 20 acres, more or less. Also all that part of the NWA SEA of Section 31, T. &, R. 31 West, lying south and east of Powell Creek, being 5 acres, more or less; also the north I7 acres of the E1z NEA NWA of Sec. 6, T. 2 S., R. 31 w., all said lands be- ing 45 acres, more or less, in Polk County, Arkansas. TERMS or SALE: On a credit of three months. the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap. proved security, bearing interest al the rate of 10 per cent per annun from date of sale until paid, and
 lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur l chase money.
 Given under my hand this 18th da. of April, A. D. 1921
 W. L. PARKER. Commissioner in Chancery. i.Adv. First uub. Nav 3. 1921.
 Hast pub. May i9, fe2i>
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
PEAcH GRoMERs MEETING.
To Be Held in the Bert Johnson Or.
 chard at Highland, Ark.

Arrangements have been made by M. E. Have, extension horticulturist of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College, D. c. Mooring, horticulturist of Oklahoma, A. & Nj. College, N. D. Zuber, horticulturist of the American Refrigerator Transit Company and c. Woolsey, extension horticulturist of the College of Agriculture, University of Arkansas, to hold a joint peach growers meeting in the Bert Johnson orchard of 4500 acres, which is locat- ed near Nashville, Ark.
 This meeting is to be held May 27. A large delegation of peach growers from Texas will come in automobiles by way of Texarkana. The county agricultural agents near Pike county. Arkansas, will also bring their grow CTS in automobiles. The other grow CTS in more distant parts of the state will come by train. Efforts are being made to secure rates from central and other parts of the state. This meet ing has been especially arranged for growers at considerable expense and time. Speakers have been secured from Washington, D. C., United States Department of Agriculture, Texas and Arkansas Colleges of Agriculture and elsewhere.
 Arrangements are being made to have moving pictures made of the big orchard in full bearing and crowd in attendance. The concentration point for all who attend will be Hope, Ar kansas, the morning of May 27. If you are contemplating attending, ar range to be in Hope by 2 o'clock on May 27. The Chamber of Commerce of Hope will furnish any information desired when you arrive. Let your county agent or the Commercial Club know if you are going so final ar- engagements can be made for your en- tertainment.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COMMISSIONER'S SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1921, in a certain cause (No. 914) then pending therein between The First National Bank of Mena, complainant, and R. E. Pratt, l.. J. Deremore and J. H. Mccoy, de- fendants, the undersigned, as Com missioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or en- trance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the Coun- ty of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 28th day of May, A. D. 1921, the following described real estate, to wit: SEA of the SEX of Sec 29, and the NEA of the NEA of Section 32, all in Township 2 South, Range 31 West, in Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 25th day of April, A. D. 1921.
 W. L. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921. Last pub. May 19, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
SAW A GREAT PEACH CROP.
F. L. Johnson Visited Orchards a
 Highland and Pike City.

Freeman L. Johnson is at home for few days. During his last round he was at Highland and Pike City, where he visited the great peach or chards, and says there will be great crop of the luscious fruit. He told one story of hard luck, tho. Near Highland there had been planted 500 acres of cantaloupes and the plants were large and growing spiendidly. To guard against frost separate GOV CTS, made of a parchment, had been provided, and each plant was so pro- tected. But, being very warm one day these covers were removed from 400 acres, and that night frost killed every plant. The covers were left on 100 acres, and these were saved. The expense on the 400 acres to that time was said to have been $1S,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COMMISSIONER,S SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1921, in certain cause (No. S87) then pending therein between c. B. Worsham, complainant, and T. D. Whitford, defendant, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 2Sth day of May, A. D. 1921, the following described real estate, to wit: NEN of Section 33, Twp. 3 S., R. 32 w., in Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of April, A. D. 1921.
 W. L. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921.
 Last pub. May 19, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1921, in a certain cause (No 909) then pending therein between J. E. Walton, complainant, and P. G. Nash, ct al., defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public ven due to the highest bidder, at the south east door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 18th day of May, A. D. 1921, the following de- scribed real estate, to wit: SWA of the SWA of Section 21, T. 6 &, R. 32 w., in Polk County. Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of f0 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 25th day of April, A. D. 1921.
 W. L. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921.
 Last pub. May 19, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COMMISsIONER'S SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1921, in certain cause (No. 900) then pending therein between J. w. Howard, complainant, and Lillian Smith, ct al, defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at pub lie vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance to the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the 2Sth day of May, A. D., 1921, the following described real estate, to wit: All that part of the NEA NEA, Sec. 2, lying north of certain bank or bluff near the south line of said subdivision; all that part of the NWA NEA said Sec. ', lying west of Turkey Creek and north of said bank or bluff, and all that part of the SEA NEA, Sec. 2, west of the slough of said Turkey Creek; also ten acres off of the south end of the SWA SEA-, Sec. 6, de- scribed as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said forty and running thence north 20 rods; thence due east 80 rods; thence south 20 rods; thence west 80 rods to the place of beginning (excepting acre in the NV corner of said tract conveyed for school pur- poses), and containing in all, 123 acres, more or less, all in Township 3 South, in Range 31 West, in Polk County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with ap- proved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur- chase money.
 Given under my hand this 25th day of April, A. D. 1921
 w. l.. PARKER,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921.
 Last pub. May 19, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
DODGE BROTHERS ASSERT
 NO PRICE DROP CONSIDERED
F. J. Haynes, President, Says Stories of Reduction False-Giying
 Honest Value.

Stories to the effect that Dodge Brothers prices were to be reduced May first have met with a sharp and unequivocal reaffirmation of policy that has been changeless from the be- ginning. The following statement from F. J. Haynes, president, to Automobile Topics" late this week nailed the canard.
 Any statement" ran the emphatic message, "that Dodge Brothers have reduced or intend reducing prices is absolutely false This may be used for publication" 1t was signed by Haynes personally.
 This telegram, which followed promptly on first appearances of the story which it denies, was inspired by reports that were printed in many newspapers.
 In branding the report as false and unauthorized Haynes reiterated some of those facts of the Dodge Brothers policy with which the trade has be- come entirely familiar. The com pany always has bought it's materials most advantageously and manufac. tured stock is held at present replace ment values.
 "We positively know that we are giving honest values," Haynes added to his statement. And therefore vt can see no sound business Justification for any price reduction. Since ou, first cars were marketed seven years ago we have increased our prices less 1 than any other manufacturer but one During that time we have added i'm Iprovements which alone offset the in creased price" e."-Adv. 107.-19.
 
 l Fifteen cents a day keeps a chi
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
NATIVE STONE ON HIGHWAY.
Two Crushers Put to Work Monday
 by Contractors.

Work of crushing native rock to be used as subbase on the Jefferson highway started Monday morning. Two of the portable crushers owned by the district were put in operation by Lauck & Schott, who have taken the contract for handling this end of road construction. The crushers were stationed on South Refine street, near where the highway turns westward. By using the native stone it is figured a substantial saving over the shipped in gravel can be made.
 Thus far one mile has been covered by gravel, beginning at Mena street and Janssen avenue, running out Jannsen and Reine to foot of the red hill this side of railroad.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Hena Woman Honored.

\ R. Jones. IT,, returned Sun n Fayetteville, where she had | the meeting of the Arkansas Ion of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Reports a most successful and that helpful and instruc- Hks were given by different B of the University of Arkan- nty. Among the items of in- Fas the adoption of the slogan clubs. "Use Arkansas Pro which was suggested by Dean
 IS one solution to help the . Mrs. Jones was honered by aected the treasurer for the Nth district. Mr. Jones joined |Heavener, anu they spent a k at Heavener.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
EUGENE HARPER AT REST.
Funeral Saturday Afternoon, Burial
 at Norris Cemetery.

Funeral services for Eugene Har- per, who passed away at his home on South Fourth street Friday afternoon, were held at the residence Saturday afternoon in charge of Elder R. P. Me kinley. The remains were taken to Norris cemetery near Yocana for in- terment in the family plot. Mir. liar per was born in Alabama July 27. 1866, and with his parents came to Polk county while but a youth. The family lived in the Yocana community for many years. Mr. Harper was aged 54 years, and is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and two brothers, Sam and Will D. Harper of Egger. MT. Harper has been resident of Mena for several years, and was interested in two different wagon yards on the Southside.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
MANY FAIL TO RECORD DEEDS.
Such Property Owners Take Chances
 of Loss and Trouble.

Recent activity in the securing of oil lessees has revealed the fact that many land owners in Polk county are neglecting to have their deeds record ed. One man who examined sixteen titles Thursday found only three where the deeds had all been properly recorded. One tract was found where not even the original homestead pat ent had been placed on record, tho the land had changed hands number of times since. In case of fire or some other method whereby the deeds should be lost or destroyed the owner of land whose titles are not recorded at the court house, would be put to lots of trouble and expense in proving ownership.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Daniel R. Hogue Dead.

Saturday night at the home on the old Weber place, south of Mena, oc- cured the death of Daniel R. Hogue, a former resident of Hatfield. He was aged 79 years. MT. and Mrs. Hogue came to Mena only few months ago from Hatfield and located in their suburban home. A wife and two children survive. The son, Ava Hogue, arrived from Big Heart, Ok, Monday morning to attend his fathers burial. which took place Monday afternoon at Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
IS NOW BAKER LAND COMPANY.
C. D. and Walter Baker Take Over
 Stuart Concern Here.

c. D. Baker and Walter Baker, father and son, who have been active ly connected with the Stuart Land Company, operating offices here and elsewere, with head office at DeQueen, have purchased the Mena branch and now are in full charge. They will oper- ate general land business in Polk county and adjacent territory. The office will be continued at the old place, 602 Mena street. Both men are we'll versed in the business and propose to push their enterprise.
 The sale and transfer took place Wednesday morning, and on that day they made a good sale and handled an exchange of realty.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Mule Died on Mena Street.

One of the mules owned by the Lauck Lumber Company, picked out one of the most prominent spots in Mena to pass away to the happy hunt inc grounds Friday morning The unfortunate animal broke out of the corral and it is believed to have sui fered an attack of spasmodic collie In it's death agonies the mule Wan dered to Mena street and created con siderable excitement IA the vicinity of the Mena cafe, but succumbed before doing any damage to the glass front
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
AGED NEGRO COUPLE IN TOWN
MT. and Mrs. Cicero Cole Only Black
 Man and Wife in County.

Of all the many shoppers who thronged Mena's stores Saturday, none attracted more attention than did Cicero Cole and his aged wife, who. by the way, are the only mar ried couple of negroes in the entire county. It has been several years since Nanny" left her home near Shady to visit Mena on a shopping tour. and her black face was wreathed with smiles as she went about the business district greeting white friends and acquaintances.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
COVE BERRIEs SELL WELL.
Gillham Buyer Takes Fruit at Trael
 at S5 Crate.

While at Cove Friday looking after business matters w. S. MacLafferty saw another line of business that did his heart good. The other line was the sale of strawberries grown by the fruit raisers of Cove vicinity. A buy CT from Gillham, G. W. Morrison, was buying the berries as fast as they came and gave the growers $5 crate at the track. During the short time he was there MT. MacLafferty saw 40 crates sold. Mir. Morrison in conver- sation with the Mena man stated that he would come to Mena later and buy berries on this market and would also buy tomatoes when the vegetable sea- son onened
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Abstracts A. R. WOODROW
 Mena, Ark.
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk -ss. In the Court of s. H. Smith, J. P, for Center Township Faeth Co.,, Plaintiff, vs. H. L. James, De- fendant.
 The Defendants II. L. James, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, The Faeth Go. This 30th day of April, 1921.
 s. H. SMITH, J. P. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921. Last pub. May 26, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Teaehers Take Normal Course.

Saturday morning party of eight young school teachers left Mena for Magnolia, Ark, where they will at tend the six weeks normal course at the agricultural school. In the party were Misses Fila Reyes Grace Littie, and J. D. Little of Board Camp; Anna and Alma Campbell of Nunley; Hazel Troxel of Acorn; Alice Beck of Eagle ton and Thomas Brewer of Egger. A number of other Polk county teachers joined the party at stations below Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Strawberry Harvest. From the DeQueen Bee.

Eighteen cars of strawberries have been shipped from DeQueen this year, and about 100 cars have been shipped from the county. On account of un- usual and unfavorable weather condi- tions not more than half crop has brought close to $300,000 into the county. The plants have borne over long period, halting with frost and cold weather and too much rain, and reviving and f1ourishing with the in- termittent return of bright sunny days. The bearing acreage will be much larger next year than this, and if fair weather and present prices prevail the crop for 1922 should bring close to one million dollars.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
oung Man Is Ambifin,,s

mith, who has been an em-
 the Watkins Hardware Com "a Several years past, is one ' who is not content to remain mmble position thru life and <ted to try and better himself. Sunday for Tyler, Tex, where center a we'll known business Eand take a business course. ng man has the support and
 ernent of his employers and
 lends in his ambition to rise business world.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
To Attend Funeral of Nephew.

Mrs. T. B. Cree of near Hatfield, was Mena visitor Friday enroute to East St. Louis, H., where she will
 visit with relatives and also attend the funeral of a nephew, who was killed in France and whose body will arrive from overseas next week. The young man went overseas with the
 first divisions, and passed thru sev- eral engagements unscratched, only to lose his life the last day, November II.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
CELEBRATE FOR 1.-THE 4TH'
Polk County Possum Club Will Lead in Patriotic Movement Some
 Features.

Mena is to have a Fourth of July celebration this year. This much has been decided upon by the executive committee of the Polk County Pos sum Club, at it's meeting Saturday afternoon. The location for the gath ering on the national holiday will be decided later. It is proposed to have big barbecue, speeches, music, fire works and everything else that goes along with genuine celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
New SmifilxiIle Bank.

P. P. Claypoole, president of the First State Bank of Smithville, and Vim. F. Cleckler, cashier, were Mena visitors Saturday. The bank was scheduled to open for business on May 2, but the opening was postponed one week, until May 9. The institu- ton will open with the hearty sup port of the people of the community, and promises to be winner.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
BIG HEARTED FOLKS HERE. Made Liberal Response to Appeal of
 Probation Officer.

Big hearted people of Mena re- sponded most generously to the ap- peal for aid made by Miss Leonora Rector, county probation officer and she was supplied with needed articles for the unfortunate families living east of Mena. Many contributed new and unused articles of wearing appar- el. Miss Rector asked The Star to ex- press her deepest thanks to everyone who helped.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
SCHOOL ELECTION IS NEAR.
And but Two Candidates Nominated
 Expect Fair Sex on Ticket.

Only another week remains in which to make nominations for the school election. There are now two candidates in nomination with the possibility of two more. J. F. Averitt and R. L. Norris have been selected by friends to make the race, and it is hinted that member of the fair sex will be announced this coming waak
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
AIena Jail Is Emnty.

ne first time in many months county jail is empty of pris- 2d Sheriff and Mrs. Thornton teetly willing to let it remain ke last remaining "boarder" fased on bond Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12

The Jagerfonstein Excelsior is said ta he one Of the largest of the so- called perfect diamonds It is blue white in color and weaRhs D7i carats.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk--ss. In the Court of s. H. Smith, J. F.. for Center Township.--M. F. Lewis & Son, Plaintiff. vs. H. L. James, Defendant.
 The Defendant, H. L. James, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint. of the plaintiff, M. F. Lewis < Son.
 s. Fl. SMITH. J. P. Adv. First pub. May 5, 1921 Last pub. May 26, 1921
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Piles Cured in 6 to i4 Days

Sruooisfs refund money If PAZ0 OINTMENT falIe fg rrc Il=h1a Blinj. B'ecdiaf or Pt9zrudia1 Pies
 - 7-nt re.lesr@5 i-chi.e Pics, eid raA caa rst re, VI s.s D af-~r the hr~f sasassssisa Prir- "a
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12
Colds Cause orip and Influenza

LAXATIVE PROMO QuINlNE Tablets remove the cause. There is only one Promo Quinine. " K W. GROVES signature on box. BOG
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12

To Have Corinth Cemetery Work Day.
 Those interested in the cleaning and beautifyihg of the Corinth cemetery have given notice of a work oaT ta be held on Saturday. May 21.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-05-12

\ STILL HAVE SHINGLES. z Best grade, $1.75 per M at Big 4 Fork, S2.50 at Mena, No. 2's, \ 90c at Big Fork, S1.75 at Mena. S Leave orders with J. H. Sims, < or write J. NJ. TAYLOR,
 Big Fork, Ark.