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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
CHAPTER W
The Mystery of the Rifles.

An hour after John Moreland had sent his ten rife bullets whining over the head of Ben Littleford. every Moreland and every Llttlcford in the valley knew of the declaration of war. And each man of them oiled his weap- ons and put them in better working order.
 When Dale went to bed. there was too much on his mind to render sleep Ing easy for him. Tomorrow he would have to help in the fight against the Lit tlefords, kinsmen of the young woman who had saved him, without doubt. from death by the murderous rife of the mountaineer Goliath--or break his word flauy. IL was poor return for such favor The longer he thought over the dilemma. the more perplexed he became.
 He thought, too, of the everlasting wonder. the tall of John Moreland's bedtime prayer How a man could go down on his knees and ask the bless lngs of the Almighty upon men whom he meant to fight the next day was a thing that Bin Dale could not under stand.
 It was after midnight before he slept He woke at the break of day, arose and dressed himself, and went out Going toward the nower-filled front yard, he found himself facing a very angry John Moreland.
 Whats the matterf he asked.
 Matter enough" clipped the noun talneer. "Bill Dale, I'm a-goln' to ax you question. and want the truth. VIII l git it7"
 You'll set the truth if you get any thing. Shoot the question"
 "All right What do you know about my gunT'
 About as much as you know of the left hind wheel of Ben Hur's chariot. Whats wrong with itf"
 Moreland's eyes were steady and cold. He thrust his hands into tn. pockets of his corduroy trousers. Ther his face softened a triae.
 T reckon l ought to ax yore par don" he said ln a low voice. Tie see my guns plumb gone I"
 You had il only last night" Dal said Did il disappear"
 Whilst ! slept" cut in the hiilmar Both O my guns Is gone. And Luke . repeater Is gone. and so Is Gales. anl ne hasnt got Dothln' at all to figtl them d--d Iltfiefords with f- .'1osse Dale exclaimed wonderful if aad--ii seemed fo hlm-aeinineiy.
 -ti must fa beea ghe Liifieforis guess. froeuto Mnreland ~fo b. eHuse aho else wonid hn done if7 fsg
 to sage the llfe Q uss cnint sec hc
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
EXPRESS WAR TAX END. Will Be Discontinued January I-Ir
 1920 Totaled s17,502,9l8.

T. L. Staten, local express agent, has received notice that effective Jan uary 1, 1922, the war tax would be removed on express shipments. This tax during 1920 amounted to s17.500,. BIS. according to figures compiled by the company, the average shipment being s150, and war tax 8 cents, meaning 1 cent of each 20 cents goes t0 war tax, or approximately per cent of the amount charged for the shipment Packages forwarded pre- raid before January l will be sebjeci to the tak, tho if sent colleet. and ar. rlying at the destination January I, of Afters would not have the tax.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
(To Be Continued)
STAR LOSES CORRESPONDENT.
Stella J. Combs, Union Grove, Weds Ira c. Wilson of Pittsburg, Kas.

Stella J. Combs, Un0n Grove, Weeds
 Ira c. Wilson of Pittsburg, Kas.
 Ira c. Wilson and Miss Stella J. Combs were united in the bonds of matrimony at 1:30 o'clock Friday af- ternoon at W. E. Holt's store, the Rev. W. L. Smith performing the ceremony. Mr. Holt had arranged a background of potted plants, and act ed as master of ceremonies. Present were relatives of the bride and a number of friends.
 The bride is the eldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Combs of Union Grove, and is young man of ster- ing worth. The groom is carpenter by trade, being employed by the w s. Dickey Clay Works at Pittsburg kas., for which place the couple left on the afternoon train.
 For several years Miss Combs was a faithful correspondent for The Star, writing news items from Unior Grove and Posey Hollow.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
MISSING MAN AT ACORN?
Sherman Wolfe Is Reported to Have
 Been Seen There Monday.

A report was received in Mena Sat urday that Sherman Wolfe, the young man missing from his home near Ink, is believed to have been seen at Acorn last Monday. According to the re- port, the young man boarded a train going northward. Sheriff Thornton, who was called to Ink Friday to help investigate the young farmers mys- terious disappearance, found no evil dence of self destruction or foul play and like neighbors and friends of Wolfe is unable to account for his ab- sence. Before returning to Mena Sheriff Thornton went on further east and took charge of worm of a still and jar of moonshine which had been located by deputies.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
SHERMAN WOLFE MISSING
Sheriff Thornton Called to Ink to In yestigate Young Farmers Absence.

Sheriff Thornton was called to Ink Friday to assist in the search being made for Sherman Wolfe, young farmer, who has been missing from his home since Monday. Wolfe, who has been farming on the Luther Wood place, did not advise his family of his intentions of leaving and there is no reason known, save possibly worry over some financial matters, why he should disappear Searching parties of neighbors and friends who have gone over the country carefully failed to locate the missing man, and Sheriff Thornton was appealed to for assistance.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Cold and Ice in Missouri

J. B. Lavinder, former well-knowr Polk county citizen, writes The Star from Benton City, Mo, renewing his subscription. Mir. Lavinder tells of a cold and icy Christmas in Missouri the mercury down near the zero mark. He says "times are pretty dull" but there are Tots of cattle and feed and corn is worth 40 cents 6 bushel, and plenty of food for mar and beast" He also suggests they need a good doctor, and says if we have a surplus physician to put one in touch" with them.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Too Much ''christmas" al GrannIs

4 Christmas celebration at Gran his. in which liquids stronger than spring water are said Co have had A part, resulted in nine citizens of that town being defendants in Justice Clements court Friday afternoon. The grepnis men were charged with dissr- deTly conduct.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
WILL RESUME MINING HERE
The Federal Company Will Begin
 Operations After Shut Down.

The Federal Mining Company, which has extensive mineral holdings in the Mena mining field. is to resume operations with the new year. Col. r. Nj. Reeves. who has been looking after the company's interests. has re- ceived a message from Judge L. N
 Houston of 0kmulgee, to put small crew at work. The Federal company is composed chiefly of 0kmulgee cap italists. and is one of the concerns that have steadily held fast to its holdings in the local mining field.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
DERAMUS-D S-DERAMUS.
Couple of Same Name Secure First
 License for Year 1922.

Frank Deramus of Bethel, Ok, has the honor of securing the first mar riage license for 1922 in Mena. He was in Mena Monday and secured from County Clerk Anderson official permit to wed Miss Pearl Deramus of Egger. Tho their family names are the same the groom-to-be stated he knew of no blood relation between the families of himself and bride.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Miss Roger Entertained.

Miss Mary Frances Roger was hos tes to large party of young friends at the home of her parents on the Berry Cherry farm Thursday night. A very pleasant evening was spent playing games. Music was furnished by the Grafonola. Refreshments were. provided for thirty guests by the hostess, assisted by Miss Holly Harshman. All had a jolly time.
 4 Guest.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Prices Paid by Farmer.
SOFT DRINKS AND 10 CENT
 MOVIES WILL BE TAX FREE
Beginning With New Year "Even Money" Will Buy Beverage
 and Admission.

January 1, 1922 will find the pa- irons of the soft drink parlors paying "even money" again, as the war tax which has been exacted has been re- moved. In the movies, where the ad- mission of 10c is charged the 1c tax will not be collected. However, where the admission price is more than 10c, the regular war tax will be collected as heretofore. The revenue tax of 1c on parcels post packages requiring 25c postage will also be removed Jan uary |.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
FARMERS PROBLEM

Just what the farmer is up against in his income and outgo is shown by the accompanying tables comparing the prices he gets today for his major products with those he got in 1913, and what he has to pay today for the things he must buy as compared to what the same supplies cost his the year before the war.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
To Stop a Cough Quick

take HAYES HEALING HONEY. a cough medicine which stops the cough by healing the infiamed and irritated tissues.
 A box of GROVES 0-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds. Head Colds and Group is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children suffering from Cold or Group.
 The healins effect of Hayes Healing Honey in- side the throat combined with the healing effect of Groves 0-Pen-Trete Sslve through the pores O. the skin soon stops a cough.
 Both remedies are packed in one carton and the cost of the combined treatment Is Sc.
 :. Just ask your druggist for HAYES HEALING HONEY
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Cotton stiII Comes to Mena.

Ten bales of cotton were on Mena streets Thursday for the local buyers. Mena is one of the few markets yet buying, and for that reason. as we'll as the higher price received here, many are bringing their cotton from distant points. ]. F. Jones of Muse, Ok, had three bales in the lot.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
Southside Flower Cardan

The Watkins Hardware Company's new warehouse on Fourth street is al- most ready for occupancy. When it IS the old structure on the corner of rourth and Martin streets will be torn down and it's site will be utilized as a flower garden. Dan Watkins expects 10 be in charge of the garden and make 1t real beauty spot.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
No Worms to . Healthy chiid

Af zhlidfen EIcahled xith NurnAs have an rp- kszzzzs ooAss. shich iaatzfes resI lon= asa es a ulse. thFfe A m1re e less sgnmaeA disaftanoe. kizzA3A TAT ELS chlA fVAIf satea Ftss.lasif fEnez fssf ( e Iea. nf1 e<t ss 6nsfai sffen.fa- snfsz Iaal1 f4 S.t sA4is tssten. .sntsae - isen thEze VI u 4AAs<l ti4 N<enAs AeS EHtcti8 N hs ~ szzzs<s AesssA. flsssAnk ts s4As Ca lsf bslfls
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
A Jolly Crowd-Christmas Dinner

On Christmas day a jolly crowd of friends gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Pettigrew and helped them celebrate the holiday bv partaking of fine dinner prepared hv the good wife. who is rated as an ex Ira good cook by the guests at the feast.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
fiahituai Constipation Cured ln l4 to 2l navs

TAx-fOS. WITH PEPSlNs Is a .ucial.y- prepared Syrup pToasc-Laxagivc sn 1sbtual Constipation. lt relieve fsomp.iy but should De taken reku.srly i.f ! 2 co 2i days Co induce regular arliun if S iEslAstes and keeulaftS. Very PseaSas& s3 TaAe.s Goc fef bottle
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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
pnes cured ln . to I4nars

srtcGists Feiand Fneary ff FAx0 C.Srasti iss ta . srr tsE1tnE bitnd btnc8fns ur r-aefts. .fs. fe'F~' sEAlf4 Flset. Aaa ff f--. . issa A 'ef Be &rH ef
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The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
COL. E. D HUTSON
Auctioneer.

If you wish to have an auction,
 In the country, far or near, There is not man can cry 1t, Like Col. Hutson-Auctioneer. He will get the highest prices,
 He can deal with people queer None can satisfy the Public, Like Col. Hutson--Auctioneer. Better list your sales with Hutso
 He can make the people hear. He keeps posted on this business Get Col. Hutson--Auctioneer. If you have farm to seli--
 Townlots, livestock or farm gs And you want the sale to go rigi Get COL. HUTSON--Auctioneef
 Dates at Bank of Hatfield.
The Mena weekly star., 1922-01-05
M C w LILA M
Auctioneer

Make dates at r. & Nj. Bank, Mena. You don't have to see me. but can phone me-S11F21
 I'll look after it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL
ADVANTAGES ASKED

ST. LOUIS, Dec. ga. PD-Mrs.
Millicene T. Smith, state representa-
tive-elect Of St Louis County. plans to
work for the offering Of the same
educational advantages TO children in
ne rural districts Of the state as are
fforded by the large cities when the
Missouri legislature meets in Janu-
airy, 1928. she has announced.
She declared that all children liv-
ing in the country should be given the
opportunity Of attending at least eight
grades Of school, and that large per-
centage should be given the advantage
of high school. In counties Of the
state where the schools are located far
distances from the chlidrcn's home
the county should pay the transports
ton 10 and from the school. she as
serted.
Mrs. Smith. who will be one of tn
first women 10 sit in the Missouri leg
stature. is a democrat. and was elect
I'd from e district overwhelminglv re-
publican in former elections. 81.
was endorsed by the Clean Electio,
| League" Of -. Louis COUNTY. whicl
was organized after the primary las
August 10 combat alleged election
fraud
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Station Is More Availa bile.

L. S. postoffice sub-station No. I.
which is conducted by the Peoples
Warehouse has been shifted from the
second floor of the big store. It is
It the rear of the mems clothing de-
partment near the stairway leading
upstairs and is more available than
II formerly was. The station is also
headquarters for redemption of S. & II.
green Trading stamps for Pendletjon
and Cmatilla county. The station was
moved as part of the change recent
~ made when the new electrical cash
register system was installed by tns
store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
MOTOR CROOKS TOO
FAST FOR POLICE

CHICAGO, Dec. Gu. PD-The
district patrolman, covering his peat
afoot, no longer has a chance to cope
with the modern motorized crook, de-
clared Chief Charles Fitzmorlis OF
the Chicago Police Department.
THE crooks can watch policeman
on his beat and after he has passed q
certain point commit a hair doHe"
crimes and make their getaway TOT
they know it will bc an hour before
he gets back again" F'itzmorris said.
He has recommended the purchase
of thirty and later of sixty more autos
so that the department will have an
even break with the crook
The new "flivver squadron VIII
patrol certain districts. Each car,
manned by three policemen in uni
form. will cover a regular beat, more
often and more speedily that the foot
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06

patrolmcn.
In asking an appropriation for the
purchase Of the new cars, Chief FitZ-
morris pointed out that auto patrols
and motorcycle officers have cut auto
thefts in half and have almost elimin-
ated payroll rObberies.
In addition to working for the i'm
provement OF the motor facilities Of
the department, the Chief Is preparing
to institute a rigid checking system,
So that the patrOlmcn will stand on
their own merits. Chair warmers
and petty politicians who have drifted
into soft berths on tho force will be
spotted and wacdCd out.
The Chiefs next step to make Chi
cago city of the straight and narrow
rath will be to ask for the appoint
ment Of a health sanitation and moral
commission to suppress commercial
lied vice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
.N-SOldierS to DINO.

Former members of the 162nd in
fantry have received word that a re-
union of the outfit will be held at the
Multnomah hotel in Portland on the
evening of December 9. a dinner will
be gwen, and special stunts have been
arranged that will put duh care in the
discard, according to the announce
mert. The reunion is for the pur-
pose of celebrating the fifth anniver-
Sary of receiving orders to go across
the pond"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Conference to BE Held

About "a Umatilla county boys will
attend the Boys Conference to be held
at La Grande December 8, 9 and 10,
thinks Rev. J. NJ. Cornclison who has
been visiting the various schools of the
county in the interests of the confer.
ence. The boys range in age from Is
TO 20 years. A number of Pcndleton
nigh school boys will attend A. e
Young, state secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, is here
for conference with Rev. Cornelison
in regard to the meeting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
KILLS 1000 WOLVES

SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. gu. P.)
With more than 1000 wolves al
ready to his credit and with this
years total of dead wolves to be com
piled, Edward Johnson of this city has
laid claim to the worlds wolf killing
honors
Since boyhood Johnson has lived the
life Of the outdoors and has studied
the habits Of the wolves, who can
rightly claim johnson as their great
est enemy. johnson does his wolf
killing Systematically. Then lures are
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06

Several alleged booze offenders have
faced charges in the court of Justice
Joe II. Parkes recently. George Clark
was fined 500 and given 60 days ir
lhe county jail. F. b. Loveland, ar
rested IN the same case with Clark,
was found not guilty. B. L. Lille
pleaded guilty to a charge of having
liquor and was fined 5000 and costs.
X. r. Shackleton was fined $25 and
costs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
VIII Build Road.

The county court decided today to
pulld a section of market road from
cutter creek to the Sheridan grade
The work is to begin as early in
1873 as the weather will permit A
delegation of west end residents who
interviewed the county court on the
matter today included Thomas
Campbell, Sr., Carl S. McNaught, Lee
Savely Harry Reese, Charles II.
Skinner, Hiestand Moore and Earl
Kingsley.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
'amc to BE Tagged

w. II. Albee, game warden, states
nat all game carried into the closed
season must be properly tagged. This
applies to canned or jerked meat
Which is now out of season, and also
to fowl He will, upon application,
'ag the game for anyone who notifies
him at IA Jane street, telephone 1000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06

REQUEST for such a commission the
Chief explained Is not an attempt to
pass the buck for existing condi-
tions. His study of the situation has
convinced him that vice can be dealt
with most successfully by commits
sions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Testimony to be Heard.

testimony in regard to the Uma-
t1Ila drainage boundary will be heard
tomorrow at $3.50 a. m. by the coun-
W court. A number of citizens of
that region objected to petition
asking that the district be enlarged,
but this objection was overruled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Separations Are Allowed

Guy Wilson has been granted de-
cree of divorce in circuit court from
Nellie Wilson He is given the Gus
tody Of two minor children. In find
lhgs of fact and conclusions of law
Judge Phelps has ruled that Letitia l..
Downing is entitled to a dcree of abso-
lute divorce from John NJ. Downing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Bank Gets Appointment.

The First National bank of Pendle-
ton mas been appointed guardian of
william McDoHald by the Umatilla
county court. The bank has compiled
with the requirements of the state of
oregon under the federal reserve act
ana is now authorized to act as guard
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Lincoln Girls Win

Girls of Lincoln school defeated
Hawthorne girls in a basketball game
yesterday, the score being : to O. The
hawthorne boys defeated Lincolns
boys by score Of Is to -. Toniaht
the Lincoln teams meet Washington's
teams.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Sells Poster. business

j. S. Bec6with has sold the Beck
with Poster Advertising business to
Foster & Kleiser, san Francisco firm
with offices in Portland, Seattle and
other cities of the west. Mr.. Beck
with has been in the business since
1912.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
NezQs Notes OF Pemdletom

/ of wills and trustee. This class of
business is handled through the trust
department and is under government
shpvrVi on.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Snow Is [ Inches Dccn

Pendleton's total snowfall is now
tour inches, says Major Lee Moor
house. OF this, one fourth of an inch
ell last night. The maximum tenn
perature is so, the minimum 22 and
he barometer registers 1882.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Money Is Ready.

Members of election boards MAY get
theLr money due them for their SER
vices during the election November I,
according to a statement made today
~ County Clerk r. T. Brown. 1t is
preferred that members come in per-
son TO collect the cash due them, ac-
cording to Mr.. Prown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Station CDens

station "Opens
The recently built service station, at
2l2 West Webb street, is now COM
Plete. 1t will be known as the Round
Up service station, and the proprietors
are Parks & Harrison. The station is
attractive in design and is an improve
ment to the corner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Indians to Have SociaI

Indians of Tutuilla win hold a bas-
ket social tomorrow evening at the
Tutuilla church, for the benefit of the
Christian Endeavor Society.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
p. j. Hcgenan III

7. i. TCGenan 1T
+. j. Hegeman is seriously i'll. He
mas been confined to his home for
some time and today his condition is
worse
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06

the American National is now trans
acted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-06
Get Marriage License

license to wed has been issued at
the office of the county clerk to Nels
oscar johnson, salesman of Yakima,
and Constance D. Isaacs of Pendleton.
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our dear wife and aunt.
 Peter Coggins
 Mrs. Margaret Foley
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

LLLsIIEII, 11dSSs \,
 Miss S., J. Roraback ka2iss Confined to her heme by an attack of the grippe.
 The, many. friends of Henry Cola hss, who is employed at Scutt's barber shop, will be sorry to learn that he was called to Amherst, Mass, Tuesday evening by the sudden death of his mother. .a <.
 The Visiting Nurse AssisSoaciatiSGh held meeting at Mrs. F. F. Clmahs on Monady evening. .'' sa sf'so 7.
 The remains of Jerome Holcomb, who died at his home in Scranton Sunday, were brought heres tor burial Wednesday. a
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

The Cranford Club will meet on November sixteenth with Mrs. Scutt The readers for the afternoon will be Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Lansing and Mrs. Rhoades. "Peru in South Am erican Affairs, "The Harvard Ob- servation of Peru" and "Cuzeo" will be the topics discussed.
 Reva F. H. Neal, Miss Gladys De- Hart and Miss Ellen Lindell motored to Torrington Friday evening to hear Miss Margaret Slattery's ad- dress at the State Sunday School convention which was held at Tor rington Congregational church.
 Misses Margaret and Mary Collins were in town Tuesday. :, s
 Miss Lucy Teague is visiting at the home of her uncle, W. M. Teague
 Edward Hunker had the misfor- tune to break leg while on the way to work at. the Sash & Blind factory.
 Peter Minacci cut several of his fingers off with buzz saw while at work.
 The men of the M. E. Church will serve a turkey supper Thursday evening, Nov. 16th at the church parlors.
 All ex-service men are warned that they must file their discharges with the town clerk if they wish to take advantage of the exemption of $1,O00 from taxes to which they are entitled.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-14

There is nothing IN the whole list
of flesh healing remedies that can
approach Liquid Borozone IN the
rapidity with which 1t heals cuts,
wounds, sores, burns or scslds. 1t
ia marvellous discovery. Frice soc,
6Oc aud 81 90. Sold by Palace Drug
store.