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The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
COMMIssIONER,S sAIF
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, T

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal or der of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 4th day of April, A. D. 1921, in a certain cause (No. 92l) then pending therein between P. P. Keith, Complainant. and Hatton Springs Co.,, corporation, poration, and Fidelity Trust Co., lcorporation. Defendant, the under signed, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the SEE 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 11th day of June, A. D. 1921, the following de- scribed real estate, to-wit: Two thirds undivided interest in and to the | following lands, NEA NWA, Sec 1 ID. 5 S, R. 32 W except what has been heretofore sold to Thomas Longacre; also SWA of NWA of Sec. 1, ID. 5,S R 32 West, except acres heretofore sold by Mrs. Miller; also SEA- SEA- of NWA and WIZ SEA NWA and | fractional NEA SWA of NEH Sec. l, Tp. 5 S R 32 West; also Bissel lots numbered 1, 2, 2 & 8 in Block T in Hatton; also lot 8 in Block 15 in Hat ton, Polk County, Arkansas; also Nh of Lots < in Block in Hatton, said lots being a part of NEA NWA of Sec. 1 Tp. 5 R 32 West, and each of said lots being 30 feet by 120 feet: also all of NWA of SW14, Sec |. Tp. S., K. 32 West, except If acres described as follows: Be- ginning 6 chains and 33 links East of Northwest corner of said NWL of l lSWA, thence South 10 chains and 20 l links to a stake, South from said stake 72 degrees West 40 links to a Whiteoak tree 15 inches in diameter thence South A degrees, East 52 chains; thence South 12 degrees East 43 links, East chains and IA links | from said Whiteoak tree; North T de- grees W 10 links; thence s to s line of said NV H SWA, thence K. along s line chains and 42 links, thence N to N line of said NWA SWA: thence | W along N line to place of beginning. the part conveyed contains 26 acres more or less. Also one undivided one half interest in the NWH NWA of Sec. 1, Tp. 5 R 32 West, except 4 acres in SEE corner and acres in the center, now belonging to J. c. Johns, containing 20 acres more or less; also the SWA SEA and the SEA- SWA of Sec. and NEA NWA of Sec. 12. all in Township s R 32 West: also SEA SEA of Sec. 32 ID 4 and the NA of NEA of Sec. 5 ID. 5, all in s R. 32 West, containing 120 acres more or less; also SW A NEA, E1a NEA
 SWA and El9 SEA of NWA of Sec. | 12, Tp. s, R 32 West; also lots 2 and
 3 in block in the town of Hatton, in Polk County, Arkansas.
 | TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months the purchaser being re- quired to execute a 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 May, A. D. 1921.
 l w. l.. PARKER,
 Commissioner of Chancery.
 First Pub. May 19.
 Last Pub. June 2.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
NOTICE!

Notice is hereby given that on the l4th day of June, 1915, the S1z NEA and NWA NEA of Section IA, ID. 3 S., R. 29 w., and Frl. NWA NEA of Sec. 2, Tp. 5 S., R. 31 w., was sold to the State of Arkansas by the Collec- tor of Polk County, Arkansas, for the taxes delinquent thereon for the year 1914; that after two years from the date of said sale, said lands not hav- ing been redeemed therefrom, the same were reported to the office of the State Land Commissioner as forfeited lands; that on the 9th day of July, 1917, the Polk County Investment Company purchased said lands from the State of Arkansas, and received from the State Land Commissioner deed therefor.
 That on the 10th day of June, 1912, lot 9, block 21, was sold to the State of Arkansas by the Collector of Polk County, Arkansas for the taxes de- linqueHt thereon for the year, 1911; that after two years from the date of said sale, said lands not having been redeemed therefrom, the same were reported to the office of the State Land Commissioner as forfeited lands; that on the 18th day of August, 1914, the Polk County Investment Company purchased said lands from the State of Arkansas, and received from the State Land Commissioner a deed therefor.
 That on the 18th day of June, 1916, said Polk County Investment Com pany became the purchaser of the SEA- SWA of Sec. 24, Tp. S., R. 29 w., from the Collector of Polk Coun- ty, Arkansas, at the sale of lands for taxes delinquent thereon for the year 1915, and after two years, said lands not having been redeemed from said sale the same was duly conveyed to said Polk County Investment Com pany by the deed of the County Clerk of Polk County, Arkansas; That all said sales were made and said deeds executed by the officers aforesaid by authority in them vested by the statutes of the State of Ar kansas;
 And all persons who can set up any right, title or interest to the lands so purchased in consequence of any in- formality or irregularity connected with such sales are called upon to show cause in the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas, seven weeks from this date, why the sales so made should not be confirmed and title to said lands quieted in the un- dersigned.
 Polk County Investment Co. First Pub. May 12 Last Pub. June 16.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
N o T c E !!

Notice is hereby given that there has been filed in my office as Clerk of the. Polk Chancery Court, petition for the confirmation of the title to the following described lands: The WIZ NWA of Sec. 2S, Township 2 South Range 29 West, in Polk County, Ar kansas, and the quieting of the title to the same in Fred c. Embry, peti- tioner herein.
 All persons claiming said lands, or any interest therein, are warned and called upon to appear in the Polk Chancery Court within six weeks from this date and show cause why said title to said lands should not be confirmed in said Fred c. Embry.
 Witness my hand as Clerk of the Chancery Court of Polk County, Ar kansas, and the seal thereof, on this 18th day of May, 1921.
 w. L. PARKER, Clerk. Minor Pipkin, Atty.
 First Pub. May 19.
 Last Pub. June 23.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
FORT SMITH MAN WILL HEAD
 MENA'S SCHOOLS COMING YEAR
Fred Angwin to Be Principal at M. H. s. and General Superintendent
 Board Organized.

Fred 'Angwin of Fort Smith, for many years head of the Peabody school in that city, will be the princi- pal of Mena's high school and acting superintendent of all the city's schools next term. This was decided upon Saturday night when the city board of education met and organized, MT. Am gwin is rated as a school man of con siderable experience and the boards selection is warmly approved by those acquainted with the Fort Smith man.
 The board at it's Saturday night meeting reelected T. R. Jones, Sr., as president and Mark P. Olney as secretary. Robert Norris was seated as a member of the board, he having been elected on May 21. w. R. Cole, who was also elected, failed to qualify and the board will name someone to fill the vacancy.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Warning Order.

In Justice of Peace Court of Mil Creek Township, Polk County, Ar kansas-W. E. Stephens, Plaintiff vs. Herbert Moore, Defendant, Ben Harrison, Garnishee.
 The Defendant, Herbert Moore, is warned to appear in my court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, W. E. Stephens. Given under my hand this 9th day of May, 1921.
 H. T. HOWELL, J. P. First Pub. May 12. Last Pub. June 3.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Polk County Arkansas-Martin H. Profit, Plaintiff vs. Herman Bathke, Defendant.
 The Defendant, Herman Bathke, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff.
 Witness my hand and the seal ot said court this 14th day of May, 1921
 W. L. PARKER, Clerk. Van Hoy & Pipkin, Atty. for Plntff. L. N. Burnett, Atty. ad Item for non- Res Delft. First Pub. May 19 Last Pub. June 9.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
MINING MAN SURPRISED. G. F. Curry, Colorado Mine Owner, Amazed at Manganese Here.

Tho he came to Mena to look after interests in the slate field east of the city, c. F. Curry of Hutchinson, Kas., heard so much about manganese he be- came interested and has started an in-
 estigation of his own. He has started by visiting the mine holdings of the Cooper Development company on Cagle mountain. MT. Curry is owner of mine in western Colorado, but has no manganese. After visiting Cagle mountain the Kansas man ex- pressed surprise there was so much mineral in evidence. He believes there is manganese in sufficient quantity there to last many years, and recom- mended the best method of finding out is to go down on the veins already opened.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Small Ad in The Star Did It.

A small ad inserted in The Stars classified column earlier in the year brought A. T. Still of the Plateau Fruit Farm more business than he could handle. In addition to raising fine fruit Mir. Still specializes in chick ems of the Rhode Island Red variety. An ad in The Star called attention to the fact he had eggs for matching and Mr. Still reports that he received twice as many orders as he could sup ply.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
EXPLODED 1900 LBS. DYNAMITE. And Is Is Estimated 5000 Tons of
 Rock Loosened on Highway.

The biggest blast yet attempted on the Jefferson highway was fired at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, few miles north of Potter. Twelve hundred pounds of dynamite were exploded and it is estimated 5000 tons of rock were loosened, and broken so that it can easily be removed from the right of way. The blast was set off under the direction of M. J. McGroarity.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Warning Order.

In the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas-VertyN Nephew, Plaintiff, vs. Frank Nephew, Defendant. The Defendant, Frank Nephew, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 16th day of May, 1921.
 w. L. PARKER, Clerk. B. ]. Stuart, Atty. for Plntff. w. N. Martin, Atty. ad litem. First Pub. May 19. Last Pub. June 9.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Eugene Leon Cagle.

Eugene Leon. the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Virgil Cagie, passed away Saturday morning at the family home on Fourth street. Had the little one lived until next Wednesday, Eugene would have observed the first birth day. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon ct 2:30 at the Bap- tist church. Rev. H L. Waters will
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
RETAILERS MUST PAY TAX.
EEosecuting Attorney Steel Gives In depreciation of New Gas Law.

# 'ottth Ot 4ftW 0do 6aW- prosecuting Attorney George R. <eel has given County Clerk W. E. nderson an interpretation of the new ~ regulating the payment of the
 on gasoline for motor vehicles, at ought to be of interest to local re- Riers of gas In his letter Attorney Feel says:
 Ear Mir. Anderson.
 ! have your letter of recent date king for my construction of Act 606 the Acts of Arkansas Legislature of <i, with reference to the tax on soline and other products to be used
 the propelling of motor vehicles, You state that certain wholesalers
 attempting to pay tax provided by
 Beg to advise that it is the opinion
 his office that under the law all sons, firms and corporations ep-
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
MEMORIAL DAY IN MENA.
Fine Shower Cooled the Atmospher'
 and Laid the Dust.

Memorial day in Mena was made more memorable because of the fine rain that came up shortly after the noon hour. The shower of moisture was just what the good folks of Mena needed, after they had shown their appreciation for the heroic dead by decorating all graves in local ceme- teries. There were a number of flags floating from homes and business houses, and the former service men wore reminder of the great World war. red poppy, like the kind that grows in Flanders field. The post office was closed. as were the banks, but elsewhere business went on as usual.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
This Case Missed the Grand Jury

This Case Missed the Grand Jury.
 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bert Stuart was at Hatfield Wednesday to try case in which George Latch was the defendant on a charge of assault. Upon finding the defendant sought to delay the hearing, the attorney brought the states witnesses to Mena with the intention of turning the mat ter over to the grand jury, but arrived here just after that body had ad- iourned The case was then trans ferred the Justice Smiths court, a new warrant having been issued and .atch was to be given hearing Satur- day.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
WILL BUY OFFICER NEW CAR.
These Cove Residents Believe in Law
 Enforcement.

Cove residents who believe in law enforcement and upholding the eforts of the officers have started SUD scription fund for the purpose Of buy ing a new car for Deputy Sheriff Doug Walker, whose Ford was destroyed Dy dynamite Friday night. No arrests have yet been made for the blowing up of the officers car.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02

Biliousness is condition that breeds disease in the vital organs and ougbt to be corrected promptly. Pr;cklv Ash Bitters is a mans remedy. If vitalizes the blood, drives out im- purities in the bowels, makes you feel bright, strong and hearty. Price Sl.zo
 fsekson Drug Co. Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02

When food gives you distress yo4 need dose of Priekly Ash Bitters to relieve the stomach and help diges ton. It Is a mans remedy for the liver and bowels. Price SIPS Dc bottle. Gunnels & Mccoy. and Jack son prrs Co. --Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
Visitor Stricken With Appendicitis.

Visitor Stricken With Appendicitis.
 Dr. B. H. Hawkins was called to the construction camp near Vandervoort Thursday afternoon to see Miss Alice Buchanan of Sheridan, Ark, who had been visiting friends at the camp. The young lady was found to be sui fering from appendicitis and Dr. Hawkins arranged for her removal on No. 3 to Texarkana, where an oper- ation was performed that evening. Dr. Hawkins returned to Mena on No. 2, and reported that the operation was a success and Miss Buchanan doing well.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
officiate and burial will be at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Picnic at Bethesda Springs.

A party of Mena folks participated in a picnic given at Bethesda Springs Thursday evening in honor of Glendia and Will Miller of Heavener. Fol- lowing the gathering at the springs, the young folks went to the Ei<s
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02
FATHER ALSO ARRESTED.
]. W. Weh5. Hatton, Suspected With
 Son of Dynamiting Vat.

When J. w. Webb. living near Hat ton, came to Mena to see his son, who had been arrested charged with dyna- hitting the dipping vat at Hatton, he was arrested on a similar charge, Charles Webb, the son, was arrested and brought to Mena Sunday by Dep- uty Sheriff Doug Walker. Being un- able to give the necessary bond young Webb was locked up in the county jail. The father was captured near the ball park Monday morning by Constable Hazel, and was locked up at the city prison to await hearing.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02

Home and enjoyed informal dancing Mir. and Mrs. Neil Riding were chaperones for the young folks.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02

Rub- My -Tism is a great pain killer Relieves pain and soreness. Rheuma. tisms. Neuralgia. Sprains. etc
The Mena weekly star., 1921-06-02

l. w F. ANDERSON. County and Probate Clerk of Pot County Arkansas do hereby certify above and foregoing Is complete copy Of III claims allowed against Polk County endin March Sl ls2l W.EANDERSON,
 County and Probate
Evening star., 1921-01-04
boy BANDITS ROB
SUBWAY STATION
Terrify Woman Ticket Seller
and Saunter LeisureIy
by N. Y. Policeman.

| By the Associated Press.
| NEW YORK. January New York
bandits apparently seeking new fields
to conquer. today transferred their
activities under ground.
Two unmasked youths walked into
the subway station at 7th avenue and
55th street after midnight, pointed
their revolvers at the ticket agent.
Mrs. Ada Hoover. who promptly
tainted. and scooped up 81 in change.
When she recovered. the men forced
her to open the door Of the ticket
booth while they rif1ed the money
drawer.
Two passengers who came down the
were held up by the couple and re-
lieved Of their money and jewelry.
After warning the men to make no
| outcry, the youths calmly walked to
the street and sauntered leisurely past
a policeman.
| The mystery which had enveloped
the killing on the morning after
Christmas OF Monk" Eastman. gang
ster-soldier. was cleared up when
jeremiah Bohan, a prohibition en-
forcement agent, surrendered. and, it
is alleged. admitted shooting the
Monk"
Bohan described the killing as TAX
ing place after a drinking party at the
Blue Bird cafe, following threats on
his life and vile language" by East
HAL, police Sdiu
Escapes From Jail Cell.
A successful escape from an iron
barred Jail cell provided another
BitzberGer, who had been arrested in
connection with the holding up and
rcbbing of the First National Bank of
Milltown, n. j., on December 20,
jumped to freedom after filing and
saving his way out of his cell win
~kI prtGo r;n
to follow him, but a lone guard stop
ped them with a display of his re-
volver.
While seventy-one policemen were
facing charges of delinquency in per-
formance of duty at Brooklyn head
quarters, another .bluecoat .labored
through as busy a day as he could
remember. Patrolman Kirwin before
noon had emptied his shooter
twice and arrested single-handed five
alleged hold-up men.
More Hold-Ups in Cleveland.
CLEVELAND. January 4.-Follow-
ing two more daylight hold-ups in the
business district, "shoot-to-kill" or
ders were issued last night to all
w. Smith.
While Carl Kurdziel, treasurer Of
the Lincoln Heights Savings and Loan
Company was taking $4,000 in cash
| and checks to the Cleveland clearing
| house yesterday, two men jumped on the
| running board of his automobile and
at the point Of a gun ordered him to
| drive under a viaduct.
Because he admitted his satchel
contained only $4,000 in checks,
Kurdziel was beaten unconscious.
after which the robbers fed. Approx
| imately $4,000, hidden under a seat
! cushion, was not discovered. Two
4 armed men later held up Jacob
i Berkowitz in his pawnshop. When a
| crowd collected in front sthey fed
with only $50 and watch.
Evening star., 1921-01-04
MYSTERY MALADY FATAL.
Miss Griffith Succumbs to Illness
Like Sleeping Sickness.

Miss Faye L. Griffith, twenty-three-
year-old daughter of w. w. Griffith,
coal dealer, died last night at Provi-
dence Hospital. after an illness last
ing about a month. Physicians de-
clared that symptoms attending the
girPs illness resembled those of
sleeping sickness.
In an effort to save. Miss Griffith 8
life specialists were called to this
city from Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore. Experts services were un-
availing in the fight against the mys-
terious malady, however.
Miss Griffith was well known in
this city and at Forrestville, Md,
where she resided with her family.
She is survived by her parents and
by three brothers. William D., Ward
W., jr.. and c. Beall Griffith.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock at her
late residence in Forrestville, Md.
Rev. w. b. Shears of that place will
officiate. Interment will be at For
restville.
Evening star., 1921-01-04

Field, after the motor had stopped
during a practice flight.
Maj. Robbins sustained severe cuts
and bruises about the body. An X-ray
examina ton of his jawbone was to
be made at Walter Reed Hospital to-
day, where both were taken after the
fail, in an endeavor to ascertain
whether a possible fracture exists.
Hammer suffered a broken arm and
cuts on the face.
The cause of the accident is being
Investigated today by board of in
uuiry. The report is expected to be
completed within the next forty
eight hours.
Evening star., 1921-01-04
U. S. HAS TRADE BALANCE.

At the end of 1890 the United States
had q favorable balance Of trade OF
at least 50, 722, ,95S, ,008. the Department
Of Commerce announced last night.
Exports for the year. the department
said in a statement. will probably
total $S,191, ,00S, ,46s, while imports Tor
the year will amount to at ieast
S., ,46S, ,O53.46N
December exports. 1t was said.
would probably exceed $6o5, 600:
and imports would be in excess OF
S220 600 900
Evening star., 1921-01-04

To Cure q Cold In One Day
take Groves LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININE
tablets. The genuine beam the signature Of
q. W. Grove. 30c.-AdvkS1isement.
Evening star., 1921-01-04
THE WEATHER.

District of CoIumbia-Fair tonight
and probably tomorrow; somewhat
warmer tonight; with temperature above
freezing; moderate south and southwest
winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Fair tonight
and probably tomorrow; warmer tonight:
moderate south and southwest winds.
West Virginia-Fair tonight and prob
ably tomorrow; warmer tonight.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm., 40; pm, AZ;
IL midnight, 3s; 4 am, 80; am, 81;
noon, 4S.
Barometer--4 p.m.. 30.06; 8 p.m., 80. 09:
IL midnight, BOIL: am, 3G1I; am,
0.12; noon, 30.O6.
Highest temperature. 40. occurred at 4
Lowest temperature. 80, occurred at
am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest. 21: lowest, II.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water
at am: Great Falls-Temperature, "a:
condition. 20.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 10:49 am. and IL :e9
pm; high tide, AIS am. and 4:49 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, II :39 am high
tide. 5:12 am. and 5:37 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 1927 am; sun sets.
1859 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 1927 am; sun
sets, pm.
Moon rises, 3:21 am; sets. 1:47 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset
Weather in Various Cities
Evening star., 1921-01-04

sity were outlined by DR.. Joe Shelby
Riley, president and founder.
A musical and literary program was
given by students and the faculty.
DR.. Andrews Altorfer and George An
derson sang several numbers. Mrs.
Isabel Pratt and Miss Ethel Wood
gave readings. DR.. N. w. Shefferman.
professor Of dietetics. gave a short
talk on Efficiency"
Evening star., 1921-01-04
JOHN EMORY CLARK DEAD.
Former Yale Professor Served il
Civil War.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, January A.
John Emory Clark. professor of
mathematics in Yale University from
1873 to 1901, died yesterday in Hart
ford. it was announced here. He was
eighty-eight years old, and a gradu
ate of the University of Michigan.
In the civil war he served In the
5th Michigan Cavalry, ending his
service with the rank of lieutenant
colonel
Evening star., 1921-01-04
PLANE FALLS INTO BOG.
Maj. Robbins and Corp. Hamme,
Seriously Injured,

Maj. A. w. Robbins, United States Air
Service. residing at the Burlington Hotel,
and Corp. B. S. Hammer, stationed at
Boiling Field, had narrow escape
from fatal injuries yesterday when
their airplane fell several hundred
feet into marshland near Boiling
Evening star., 1921-01-04
NEW STUDENTS HoN0RED. !.
Faculty Of University Of Spinal
Therapy Gives Reception.

A reception to the new students at
the Riley University Of Spinal Therapy
was given by members of the faculty
last night in the assembly hall of the
institution, 1109 F street. More than
400 students, who enrolled for the new
term. which began yesterday, and a
number of their friends attended. Pro-
posed plans for enlarEing the uniVer-
Evening star., 1921-01-04
MARRIED.

LEWE-LUSBY. Mr.. and Mrs. James Lushy
OF Hyattsville. Nd. announce the marriage
Of their daughter. CATHERINE LUCY. TO
WILLIAM W. LEWIS Of this city Sstur-
day. December IL. 1870. at Frederick. Nd.
STEGER-DAMERoN. Mr.. GEORGE @.
STEGER. of Farmvilie. Va, and Miss THEl-
MA LETITIA CAMERON OF Alberta. Va.
were married at Metropolitan M. u. Church
by Dr. Harry ID. Mitchell Monday evening.
January 3, 1921. at 1880 o'clock.
Evening star., 1921-01-04
CARD OF THANKS.

PARKER. We desire to thank our relatives
and friends for their sympathy and beautiful
norai tributes at the death Of our beloved
wife and daughter. sAL.LIE EARLY
(Signed) R. W. PARKER AND GEORGIA
W. EARLY