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The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
MENA MASONS VISIT COVE. Visitors Were Royalty Treated an, Enjoyed T'rip-Big Attendance.

The members of the local Masonic lodge who journeyed to Cove Wednes- day afternoon were royalty treated by the Cove people, and a rousing meet ing of the Masonic order was attended there. Two candidates received their third degrees. The work was in charge of Past Grand Master 0lney, assisted by the degree teams of the Mena and Cove lodges Nearly fifty Masons
 were in attendance, Cove lodge turn ing out in full force, and visitors from Hatfield and Yandervoort were also present. The Wednesday trip is the l first of series of visits the Mena order plans for the county. and it is thought a number will go to Hatfield
 on next Wednesday to attend meet | ing there.
 | A fine supper was prepared for thg visitors at the hotel, and lunch was
 also served at the hall following the work. The Mena Masons making the
 trip were J. E. Bishop, Nj. P. Oiney l W. A. Ragland, W. K. Holt, D. D l Clement, Ellis Goss. ]. W. Hardy
 Henry Christy. E. B. Wallace ane Alex. Patton.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
sHERIFFrs SALE

I will sell at. Public Auetions to N highest bidder in front of Courtnsps in Mena. Polk County, Arkansas [ the 7th day of May, A. D. lsN, tween the hours for Judicial Sales following described. property, 70 " SEA SEA, Sec. 23, Townssp South, Range 28 West.
 NWA NWA, Sec, 25. Towns"e 2 South, Range 28 West. .f
 NEA NEA, Sec. 26, Townsnip South. Range 28 West. Said lands being the property < Eunice M. and A. O. Grant
 This sale is in pursuance of ah f.l ecution issued out of the hcsAs 1, County Circuit Court, and plaeea { my hands on the 18th day of MT M 1921; said sale will be on creals { three months, with s per cent 'ss1l est, with lien retained on the asl M,S This sale is to satisfy a lungn'ssl rendered against Eunice M. Gram ss' x A. 0. Grant in favor of J. Ii. e'.s' ', for the sum of $4S1.2 .25, with " " cent interest from the 24th 1sI x. ! August, 1920, together with ail v of this suit and sale. E, Given under my hand this zzn' v of March, 1921. J. A. THORNTON, Sher~ Adv First pub. March 24, l9zl' Last pub. April T, 1921.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

Germany seems not wholly satis- fied, judging from reports of bloody fighting, with dead and dying filling the streets. But, having escaped all snch in her own cities, even wher beaten in the war, and after having made shambles and worse of the streets of towns and cities of Belgium and France, We know of no other country where such things could hap. pen and worry us less than right there in Hunland.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

7 The Stars good friend, James A, Siote, of the Pines Plantation, near Hatfield. on Monday, March 2s, senl the editor near-ripe strawberry variety Excelsior. On the same day the same lucky newspaper man en- joyed in full the flavor of luscious full-ripe strawberry, variety unknown picked from a Mena patch. And then came the freeze proof positive that it's wise to eat when the good things are provided.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
THE FROST. AND LIFE

In one way, at least, the human family may be likened to other of Ma lures products Men and women go forth into the world, plant and plan, and. bright with hope. put forth their sweetest and their best--arid along comes misfortune and disappointment, and we are all too prone to point and sas-they used bad judgment; should have known better.
 And yet, but yesterday the whole world hereabouts was beautiful in feezags and fower-Nature's very owA and today these are blasted by another of Natures elements-the frest. Even the trees and plant. seemed to have used bad judgment, tt have been foolish.
 In such instances it is pretty hard sometimes, to satisfy ourselves as t, the reason or justice in these things
 In this first example--the human eivnent--we generally blame it on tn, individual accept it as just retri button for sin, or violation of natura laws. But this can hardly be ascribe, to the plants and trees and mayh We might as well see such things a but following of the law of the sur vivai of the tittest--and as necessar in the process of fitting both the hu man and the plant family with coul age and strength to overcome hart ships and to develop sounder. more CT during character and symmetry.
 And, did you notice, when the Fro. Kings cruel fingers had done thei work, the sun shone gloriously. th birds were singing all about-an doubtless the trees, with their lace leaves and flowers dropping, lifeIes were responding to the warmth { Nature's sun. preparing to put for, new efforts to 20 on anew with life battles7
 After all. it Is sweet worlds. but for the sad things we know a. soe ve might be so unworthy that < would fail to appreciate the gre blessings bestowed upon us. ei
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
Warning Order.

No. 932-In the Chancery Cour { Polk County, Arkansas--M. A. = beck, Plaintiff, vs. John W. h beck, Defendant.
 The Defendant, John w. DilbeA Z warned to appear in this court vlAH thirty days and answer the comFaa of the plaintiff.
 Witness my hand and the seal { said court this 23rd day of Asrs 1921.
 w. l.. PARKER, Clert. MePhetridgs. & Martin, Atty q Plntff.
 E. ] Stuart, Atty. for Deft First Pub. March 24.. Last Pub. April IA.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
Night Class for Farmers at Hatfield

Prof, Wilburn Middleton, who is in charge of the Vocational Training De partment established at Hatfield, was Star visitor Tuesday A new feat ure will be introduced shortly in the Hatfield school when a night class will be held for farmers and their wives. Arithmetic, farming costs and accounting, and other subjects of i'm portance will be taught, the program calling for two evenings each week Other subjects of importance to the farmers will be taught as the neet arises. Prof. Middleton announces more than twenty-five have already enrolled, and the class promises to be . success in every respect.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
E. ". MieIke at Rest

Funeral services for F. W. Wielkd were held Friday morning at the Patton undertaking parlors The serv- ices were conducted by Rev. K Strassburg, of the Lutheran church and burial was at Odd Fellows ceme- tery. None of the relatives of the dead man who live outside of Mena were able to attend the burial The decedent came to Mena some months ago from De Ridder, La, and passed away Tuesday morning at his home on Southerland avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
A TONIC
0fovsfs rastsIess ekln TonicF rt

Groves TssteIess ckiis Tonic restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enrichine the Blood. When you feel it's strengthening. invisoratins effect. see how it brings color 10 the eheexs and how 1t improves the appetite. you will then appreciate it's true tonic value.
 Groves TasteIess chill Tonic is simply Iron and osinine suspended in syrup So pleasant even children Ike it. The blood needs ouININE to Purify il and IRON to Enrich it. Destroys MaIarial germs and 6fip germs by Its Strengthening. Invisu- sstnu Eneca soc. ssrs
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
gravel.

The men accused of making and supplying the booze that is supposed to be responsible for the recent druskenness and peace disturbance in Mona, aver, positively, that it is all a mistake-that they didn't do it. And it may be as they say--but the lid has been tipped bit by somebody, ana here's hoping the guilty-not in- necent ones--are caught.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
Not So Very Near at That.

A letter misdirected to Mena man and received here last week has served to cali attention to the fact there is another city in the United States with a name similar to that of the capital of Polk county The letter was intended for Menasha, Wis, the |county seat of Winnebago county, and a city of about 1000 people.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

When Mena and Polk county folks read. as they do all too frequently, of the brutal attacks of negroes in Little Rock and other places where the blacks are numerous, and then of inc mobs and lynchings, they can but thank good fortune they are outside inc black belt, and will to remain so.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
HAND FOR THOSE
 WHO HAVE NO CHANCE
By Miss L.eonora Rector,
 Probation Officer for Polk County.

Presbyterian Church Miss Leonoa Rector Probation Officer for pok County Gave Story narrative Form of Her Work in Behalf of Those who Other wise, Seemed Have No Chance in Life At the Earnest Request of The Star Miss Rector Quitting and Identification of Those Whom She Aided Has Civ Synopsis of This Talk, Which The Star Feels Sure Will Interest Many Readers
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
Mena Ships Third Car pouI,rv

The third carlot shipment of live poultry from Mena to the New York City market left Monday night. The shipment consisted of lS,586 pounds |of live poultry, mostly hens. and was sent out by the Ozark Poultry Yards |of Mena. The ear was in charge of \. A. Meeks of DA5lAx. Trx.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
To Stop . couxh Quick

take HAYES HEALING tfoNL. x, cough medicine which stops the eoep < healing the inflamcd and irritated l.s Ty
 A box of GROVES 0-PEN-isnss SALVE for Chest Colds. Head Co'us Group is enclosed with every o ..s HAYES HEALING HONEY. The .sssi sr should be rubbed on the chest ana 1ssn of children suffering from . Cold 2
 The healing enecs cs Hayes Healinf no9sd oss.d side xhe throat combined with the heeu1s ,<s~<s Groves 0-Pcn-Trate Salve through tne . the skin soon stops opu1h- .,dAf
 Both remedies arc packsd in ens cefso' oaHt ef the eomhinsd fFeetmenf is soc Y. VI Just ask yonr dFuffiet fof hAs MEANING t0NET.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

The gravel's going on the big high way, and the commissioners and en- gineer should not cease their vigi- lance in seeing that every yard of the material Is as it should be, ac- cording to the terms of the alright contract. The future peace and good win of those who pay depends whole lot on the integrity of that sx...xaI
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

Especial attention Is called to the article in this issue by Miss Leonora Rertor, the county probation officer Ths written story is nowhere near Sd good as that related by Miss Rector at the recent meeting of the Civic League, in that it does not go so much into those details that touch the heart. It is worth while, tho. in tha, t shows, in a general way, the var ions phases off human activity that csme under the influence of a proba. tio officer.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

Y heratio wants great numbers of berry pickers. and comes ro Mena in seeking them. If there's no unusual hsppsning in the next few weeks Nena is gcing to supply work for 3 good many such this season, and next year the task will be much larger, and then our people. growers, pickers, lnexchants, bankers and all will ap- meeiate more than ever the Commer- cial Club anu it's efforts as represented by the Berry Cherry Farm.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
This Publication is made under the Publicity Act Cost
 to the tax payers of Polk County Arkansas of $54 co

CLAIMS ALLOWED BY THE COUNTY COURT OF foLA ,,,< COUNTY, ARKANSAS. THE NtArlF1n 1SD- DECEMBER 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
TO EXCHANGE

For Sale--Farm containing lQ srs| Five room house. 18 acres n (. 'chard. Well improved, miles vs
 of Mena on the railroad. M EwH Mena, route l.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31
Sorghum Molasses Wan

Sorghum Molasses Wanted-l VI
 want to buy 3,e00 gallons of gss orghum put up in new, clean, bnHi buckets. Write and tell me ua
 eptember how many gallons you si ave. Jas. H. Moore. Silverdale, Ea, Box 47.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

For Sale-Two c6ws, fresh sOoz (
 public auction at the Planters Sss bank, Saturday at 10 o'clock, hst 10. Col. Glover. Auctioneer.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

Mena of letting poor farm v e svS Duke mdse. for paupers s.sss 4.s
 Burroughs Add Mach Co., for contract s59
The Mena weekly star., 1921-03-31

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 " Hilton. D. $. s 59 a Al. Crawford. D. s. ,a9 M. J: Lewis, ID. s 'go So VI m = Faulkner. D. S. 4i9 " F. Clinton. D. S ca ao frank Thompson. D. S. ts0
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
PRINTERS CELEBRATE SAITH ANNIVERSARY

Duke Brown. bass. The pianist was Ben
Hummell
Young Botham and Mosessisn, two Nor
witch boys, went on for a clever wrestling
bout, which ended in a draw, and five
fast rounds Of boxing were shown by
Gernhardt and Lewis. both of this city.
Tracy Burdick was referee and Charles
, Riordan was timekeeper.
The success of the evening was due to
the banquet committee which comprised
George b. Neibert, chairman, William NJ
Savage, Joseph p. Sullivan. Reginald c.
Pardy and Joseph d. Harris
! In the bowling match that opened thu,
| festivities excitement ran high, as the
team representing the New London typos
and the one representing the Norwich
printers were evenly matched. and the
outcome Of the match was uncertain Bntil
/ the last ball had been sent down the
| wooden pathway. In the opening game
of the match New London started strong
and maintained a good lead until almost
the last frame. when Norwich. due to
Pardy and Reardon coming through with
spares, tied up the score on the last
count New London claimed victory by
one pip, but recount was Immediately
demanded and a technical error was
found, making the scores even.
In the second game Norwich maintain.
ed slight lead throughout, although In
the last box New London came within a
fraction Of winning out when two mer
scored spare each, but their efforts left
New London six pins in the rear, givine
Norwich the match. Last year in New
London the Whalers took the match from
the local boys, so that next years contes
Is looked forward to with great interest
Pardy Of Norwich was tied with Lezard,
Of New London for high single but car
ried off high total The scores:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14

Norwich Typo phical Union, No. 100,
celebrated its { - anniversary Saturday
evening with a variety Of entertaining
features that made the night a red letter
one for all who participated. 1t began
with bowling match about 1880 at the
Aetna alleys and was continued with a
banquet and entertainment at the Buck
ingham Memorial until midnight put an
end to the festivities.
Charles d. Noyes and Frank H. Pull
len, representing the Norwich employers,
John f. Murphy of Providence, the New
England organizer, and the members Of
New London Local, No. So, and news
paper mer OF New London were special
guests as well as all those connected with
the newspaper offices and printing bus
mess N this city. The gathering num-
bered abolt 80, Of whom 30 were from
the sister city.
Preceding and during the banquet
Swahn's orchestra delighted the men with
a well rendered programme. A delicious
oyster chuwder, prepared and served by
Thomas II. Craney, RECALLED the inner
man, and when all had done justice to
what was set before them and cigars had
been passed, President Joseph P Sulli-
ivan of Norwich union capably filed the
place Of POSTMASTER, welcoming the
guests and inviting a response from New
/ 41OuuOI loCAi, u WHlCn VICE ETeSlucHl
John OCoilnell made pleasing response.
James p, Neilan, veteran of 40 years
in the printing business in New london,
was listened to with great interest as he
gave "reminiscences of the old days Of
Ihand-set matter and f1at-bed presses
Mr.. Noyes responded to an invitation
to speak and drew forth applause from
his hearers as he spoke Of knowing the
old printers of So years ago when he first
came to Norwich as boy to work in
the stationary and book store Of Morgan
Stafford. Mr.. Noycs paid tribute to
the men of the printing trade whom he
had known in those days and in later
| times and extolled the record which the
Norwich Typographical Union had made
in its negotiations with the employers in
the newspaper and printing lines.
An outstanding feature in the pro-
gramme of the evening was the music by
a quartetta Of sailor men from the sub
marine base who gave one of the finest
programmes that had been enjoyed al
a social gathering in this city. They en-
Itertained with a generous number Of the
latest song hits of which they had an
unfailing supply, all given with real pro.
fessional ability. The singers were CHIEF
Machinists Mate o. T. (Oney) Feagin
first tenor Is Freddy GuIdette, second
tenor; I. w. (Sunny1 Weeks, baritone
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
MUNICH GOVERNMENT FEELS
AGGR1EVED WITH BERLIN

Munich, March Is (By the A. P).-
The members Of the Bavarian ministry
are unusually frank in indicating their
sentiments towards the Berlin govern
ment since the news has been received
of the adoption by tie reichsrath of the
measure providing for the disarmament Of
the civilian guards The Berlin cabinet
is charged with bad faith in that, it is
alleged, it directly promised the Won Kahr
ministry that no steps would be taken
in connection with disarmament in the
event that the London negotiations were
broken off
The Munich government charges Bertha
with failure to present. a ASaft of the law
before putting 1t to .a/vote and with fail.
ure further to consult with Premier Won
Kahr on the subject. The Bavariah pre-
mier, it is said still hoped that he would
be able to agree With the Fehrenbach
ministry upon a formula which would
have resulted in mutually satisfactory
compromise.
The coalition press and non-socialist
papers are vehement in their denuneia-
ton of Berlin's procedure They charge
the Berlin government with "kow- towing
| to the socialists and say that Bavaria
does not propose to take another cnanee
at being converted into a soviet republic
| in view of the sanguinary experiences Of
two years ago. The deputies represent
| ing the peoples party iii the reichstae
have been urged to withdraw from itt
central government coalition.
Il
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
COUNTY W. c. t. US IN
INSTITUTE IN NORWICH

Woman's Christian Temperance unions
in Norwich, Colchester, Hanover and
Jewett City are 10 unite in county In
stitute at the Central Baptist church YES
try Wednesday from 1890 a. m to p.
m. Mrs. Lillian Slocum, county presi-
dent, will preside, and Mrs. Jessie Mac
Donald county evangelistic superinten-
dent, will have charge of the devotional
exercises.
The morning session Is to be devoted
mostly to discussions along new lines of
work which Mrs. Slocum will present, as
she has attended some Of the regional
meetings.
The afternoon SPEAKER is to be Rev
Edna W B. Fielder of Danbury, state
superintendent of child welfare and
mothers meetings. She is very inter-
esting speaker and all who are interested
IN cfilcren will want to hear her.
There will be special music 1t will be
strictly basket lunch at noon, the local
ladies serving hot tea and coffee. The
meetings are open to the public.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
DIR. BLAcKMAR SPEAKS
BEFORE FORUM MEETING

DR.. John s. Blackmar was the speaker
at the Sunday afternoon forum Of the
Norwich Colored Dramatic and Musical
association. DR.. Blackmar, who was a
major in the medical corps and surgeon
of the 372d infantry of colored soldiers,
told of his experiences overseas and COM
mended the colored troops on their good
work during the late war.
Joseph Epps was the chairman of the
meeting and the following program under
his direction was carried out: Chorus
Holy, Holy; the Lords prayer; solo, Thy
Will Be Done, Mrs. Joseph Epps, accom-
panied by Miss Marjorie Fields; reading
James Green; reading. The Black Sol
der, Miss Agnes Sebastian; violin solo
Edward Brewer; Duet Mr.. Gray and
Henry Wheeler closing chorus, America
The visitors included Mrs. Ransom
Liner of Danielson, Mr.. Mitchell of Hart
ford, Mr.. Lewis of Putnam and Prof
James Goldman of Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14

had been a subscriber to The Bulletin
and Courier for many years and al
though in his latter years had been unable
to reae them himself because of blindness.
had always enjoyed having the Courier
read to him each week upon its arriv-
al
Mrs. Cornelius shea
Saturday morning the funeral Of Mrs
Julia Shea, widow of Cornelius Shea
was held from her home. No. 1913 West
Main street. At St. Patrick's church at
o'cIock requiem high mass was sung by
Rev Myles P. Calvin. The music was
directed by Organist Frank L. Farrell.
Mrs. Farrell sang De Profundis and fol-
lowing the final absoluticn gave Cardinal
Newman's beautiful hymn. Lead Kindly
Light.
Burial was in the family plot in st.
Mary's cemetery, Father Calvin reading
the committal service. There were
choice floral forms and relatives and
friends from Norwich and other cities at
tended the funeral The bearers were
Michael Moran, James Sullivan. Joseph
| Cox and Mrs. Shea's grandsons, Johr
CIabby, Walter Clabby and Frank Will
llama.
Cummings and Ring were in charge Of
| the funeral Arrangements.
John +. Eldridge.
Funeral services for John F. Eldridg'
were held from his late home at Hilltop
Montville on Saturday afternoon at o.
clock vita a large number of relative.
and friends present. including a larg'
delegation from the Odd Fellows Of which
the deceased was a member. Prominen
among the many beautiful floral tributes
was form from the Odd Fellows. TIL
services were conducted by Rev. c. G. lib
bits of Uncasville. The bearers werl
Dan Home, Robert Patton. Joseph Churel
and Willis Sawyer, members Of the Od'
Fellows. Burial was in the family lot II
lComstock cemetery. where Rev. Mr.. lib
bits conducted committal service.
Shea & Burke were the funeral direc
tors.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
BlOOd-IrOn Phosphate
Makes You Stronger

Most weak, thin. nervous, rundown
folks owe their condition to weak nerves
and lack of red blood cells, Bloeas
Iron Phosphate by strengthening thA
nerves and increasing the red blood cells
helps to quickly overcome those troubles
such as thinness, anemia, 1ietrasthenia'
sleeplessness and physical weakness dsie
to or accompanied by impoverished blood
ana weak nerves. Blood-1ron Phoknhat Il
costs only s1.50 for a three weeks treat.
ment, and is SO genuinely good that IN
National Drug Stores, or any other drug.
glst OF whom you buy it, is authorized Il
refund the full price to you If voit ~ -
dissatisfied; Better get Blood Iron Phus.
phate and begin its use today. -'''-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
WEDDINGS.
Rell-HilI-

Mrs e. Elizabeth Hill of Norwich Town
and William L. Bell of South Windham
were united in marriage Saturday after
noon at o'clock at the home of the
bride on Town street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, of
South Windham, a former pastor of the
Church of the Good Shepherd, Universal.
list, of this city.
were presen. at the ceremony A wedding
luncheon was served the guests. Tht
house was prettily decorated, and carna
tons and narcissus adorned the table.
After April 1st Mr.. and Mrs. Bell will
be at home on Echo Knoll farm, Soutl
Windhan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
PERSONALS

Alderman Charles F. Wells left Sun
day on a short business trip to New
York
Mrs. P. ], Curry of Central Falls. R.
/. was recently visitor in oakdale and
Norwich
Mrs. Francis French Of voluntown has
been the guest of Mrs. B. c. Browne of
Attawaugan.
Mrs. Richard German, of Washington
street has as her guest Mrs. Mary Nolan
Of Brooklyn, NJ Y.
Mr.. and Mrs, Edward P. Smith Of
Montviile, are spending week with rel
atives in Westerly.
Miss Marguerite Boylan. of Hartford
was 3 week end guest of Miss Jane D,
Mahoney, of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
SECURES LIQUOR EVIDENCE
IN GREENEvILLE RAID

Officer Peter Driscoll made success
full liquor raid unaided late Sunday after
noon upon the soft drink place of Stan
ley Pawelka at 363 Central avenue. A
pint of wfiskey found in a side room was
the evidence secured. Pawelka was
brought to police headquarters in the au-
to patrol wagon.
Three raids, without results, were
made Saturday night The places WIS.,
tied and searched were the so-ca1led
Patsy's cafe on Thames street, Benny
Mandelps saloon at $50 North MAR
street and restaurant near the Yves
Side bridge on, West Main street which
is conducted by three Russians,