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The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Bills Allowed and Important Business
 Transacted.

The council met Monday night with all members present After receiving favorable report from the building committee motion was carried to ac- cept the city jail which has just been completed.
 The charges against City Marshal Miller were investigated and as they were found to be insufficient to cause his discharge he was reinstated and went on duty yesterday morning. Mir Allen, assistant marshal, resigned and R. E. Cummings was appointed in his place.
 As Councilman Henderson has moved out on his farm he resigned his posi- tion on the council and $. l.. Lidsay was appointed to succeed him.
 J. A. Archer was appointed street commissioner and Perry E. Smith, chief of the fire department. The follow ing bills were presented and allowed w. W. Whitley. seal for city, $3.75; E. Caldwell. building jail, s4a07; Wm. Seleska, building fue. $s. 90; W. Trus- del, stone work, $i.50; Ryde X Asdel, stationary, s2.25; R. c. Hill, clerk ot election, Sl; A. c. North, clerk of cleo tion, $l; Milton Cross, clerk of election, g.; Mena Lumber O., lumber, $l971; J. N. Williams, guarding prisoner $i.5o; T. E. Beck, printing, g.; w. w Whitley. recorders fees. S27; W. P Caudel, work on jail, SG4. 50; John Win, cent, feeding prisoners, S7.2o.
 No further business the council ad journed.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
TO BUILD EAST FROM MENA.
Down the Rich Washita Valley to
 Hot Springs.

4 A special dispatch from Hot Springs to the Globe Democrat, dated Dec II, says: The construction of branch of the Kansas City, Pittsbufg S Gulf railroad from Mena, Ark, to thls city seems assured. A preliminary survey of fifteen miles this way from Mena has been made, and the contract for ties for the branch road has been let Active work will begin as soon as the grading of the main line has been completed The construction of this road will give Hot Springs much de sired and valuable outlet to the west. !"
 Upon being asked for his opinion re- garding the building of this branch road Judge Orr, right-of-way auditor for the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad says there is 10 doubt about its being built. He was in our city Monday on business and spoke confi- dently in regard to Mena's prospects, and assued a Star reporter that th e preliminary work would be com menced on the branch at an early uate.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

"What shall buy for Christmas present." is a question that will soon be bothering you. There Is nothing more suitable for Christmas present than pretty piece of jeweiry of some kind. An article of that kind is not only useful and ornamental but can be kept life time and is always appre- ciated. You can always find some ar ticle at a jewelry store that will just please your "best girl" your solid fellow" your wife, your hubby" or your children. So if yon want to give a present to anyo and feel cer- tain that it will please. don't fail to look over the stock of goods at the Mena Jewelry Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
MONDAYS SPECIAL TRAIN.
lkstern Capitalists Visit rlena and
 Are We'll Pleased.

at l0:30 Monday morning special |2in arrived in Mena, bringing a |Ety of eastern capitalists who are askisg for a suitable location to make sne substantial investments. The visitors were E. Henry Barnes ks1i T. Attwater Barnes. members of FwTress from New Haven, Conn; w.
 elk, of Philadelphia; E. P. Mer- Fs of New York; and w. s. Taylor, Aze-presldent of the N. K. & T. Trust ''npany, of Philadelphia.
 Assistant Townsite Agent Landes fzza Assistant Resident Engineer Byers fHt the party and accompanied them m end of the track south of our 's aud return. Messrs Landes and FITS then secured carriages and oWed the visitor over the city in general way which was very much Rpyed
 ~ l2 m. Mir. Landes dined with
 ssc distinguished gentlemen in their 1sate car. after which a walk was sen around the business portion of
 sa- The guests expressed much
 siaction aud pleasure with what
 mad seen. and departed at AOcS on their return trip.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
AocKs0ME BROS. BUILDING.
sFact Let for a Substantial Two Story Brick.

-ss'ues the block of four store '1's which the Blocksome Brothers, ol Eureka. Springs, are erecting 'ae corner of Mena street and Sher-
 avenue, they let the contract s.uay to Keen & Depew for the sng of two story brick building '40 corner of Mena street and Jan avenue. The contract price is ssy0 Work is to be commenced i'm s'a.ely and will be completed soon 'ae nrst of the year. These gen. sA nave an abundance of faith in
 anu realize that It will pay them ra' up good substantial buildings 'asir property.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
A Literary Organization.

Last Thursday evening number of our young folks especially interested in literary work met in tie school house to form literary society. A great deal of interest was taken by those present and after electing a full set of officers and setting next Satur- day night for their next meeting when a literary program will be rendered, to which all are invited, they ad- journed.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

Mir. J. A. McCord, manager of Gar rison Bros. large wholesale feed and produce house of this city, gave the Star office pleasant call Monday morning and left sack of fine Bald win eating apples which are being en- joyed very much. These gentlemen have just lately opened up their whole sale house on the corner of Sherwood avenue and Hermann street. They are shipping in splendid grade of produce, including apples. potatoes and all kinds of grain and feed, and merit success in their business.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16
I WORK IN EARNEST.
o.pp OF DIRECTORS OF nENA ronnERcIAL CLUB THEFT.
,., Committees Appointed and Other Important Business
 Transacted.

nondav evening the board of direct
 .be Mena Commercial Club, in-
 s.dipg ss George E. Wheaton, president
 p Landes. secretary, and Henry
 s,.,scb. ". l. Boyer and T. Il. Wheat,
 :. in the office of ". l. Boyer and
 .oeded to business in a manner
 sst would indicate that they knew
 sot Commercial Club was for and
 - ii should be conducted in order to
 .ouire all the good results possible
 s.om such an organization.
 u was agreed that the first thing
 .ssed was for the members of the rub to know just what would be their .,rt;on of the work of promoting the s. interests of Mena and vicinity, a ii was also agreed that the best .slts could be attained by the ap- .Iatment of committees with cer- =, line of work for each committee. rse following were the committees as xlscted;
 Committee on Entertain ment- Dr. .ss,s,s chairman, Joe Frady and H. EernaiD.
 committee on Manufacturing-W. A. Nshrow. chairman, k. R. St, John and EsT. Hoblitzeli.
 committee on Legislation-W. |. ss.heny chairman. ". W. Whitley ! nxi Ai. Belt
 Committee on Transportation-C. A. ss;tn. chairman, Robert Green and L. Hemphill.
 Committee on Immigration-F. w. asues, chairman. ". M. Pipkin and zzE Beck.
 su motion of T. H. Wheat the secre- ary was instructed to purchase a seal za all other necessary supplies for Sc Club.
 gpon motion a sprig of holly was ] 7r,ared the emblem of the Club, and E 1s secretary was instructed to have 1 As seal made showing the sprig of ] slly in the center with the inscrip- ssu. Commercial Club, Mena, Ark. ' 1 nnircling it.
 l Many other matters of minor impor. 4 anee were discussed and laid over un- V the next meeting. At the proper ] Amr during the evening luncheon con. l msing of cake and coffee was served ! n Mrs. Boyer, and the members oi ! IT board did not forget to tender tc
 EEa very kind vote of thanks.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

Rev. J. Y. Christmas returned Sunday from Camden, where he had been at- tending the annual conference of the M. E. Church. To Star reporter Mir. Christmas said the conference had made Mena 8 charge to itself and had assigned him as pastor. During the year he will devote his entire time and energies to the work of the Church at this place. and we believe Mir. Christ mas wil, be able to accomplish much good in this community.
The Mena weekly star., 1896-12-16

Twenty years experience at the work bench of practical watch re- pairer enables E. P. Smith to do watch work as it should be done. At The Mena Jewelry Store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
Patriotic Jubilee.

Arrangements have been made to have patriotic jubilee or jollification meeting at Town Hall on Saturday eve ming of this week, in honor of the election of Mckinley and Hobart. En- tertainment and amusement will be provided for all. Good music will be furnished for those who wish to dance Tables and cards furnished for those who prefer to play whist. A good SUD- per will be served in the lower hall Fireworks on the lawn. Perhaps there will be vocal music and speeches In short good time is intended for all. rything free, and every body cordi- ally invited to come and enjoy the oc- casiou.
 The program will be as follows: A procession with lanterns and torches to start from the Town Hall at o'clock D. m thence to Frank Hitchcock's, then back to Granite avenue; through Gran ite avenue to Railroad street, down Rail road and West Main streets to Jacob Schamerhorn corner; to Reed street, thence through Reed, Church and West Main streets to the Town Hall. Every body bring horse and rider. At Town Hall there will be refreshments, music, speeches, dancing, etc, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
LAX WILL K.

Last Saturday, flag day, was observed here in grand style. The Holley block, A F. Roberts store, The c. W. Hall Go, store, Wononsco House. the bank and many other buildings were beauti- fnlly decorated with flags and bunting Many people say that Lakeville never showed as fine display of the national colors.
 The republicans hired Roberts Opera House in which to receive the election returns. A telephone was put in Mon day for the purpose.
 The mems religious meeting from to , o'clock Sunday afternoons at the w.. R c hall is growing in interest. Last Sunday Rev J. o. Goddard was the leader. Those that never attended these meetings should do so. They will te surprised and delighted to see what all interesting hour they can spend there Every body welcome to sing and giv5 testimony. A young lady presides at the piano and accompanies the spirited singing of the men.
 Mir Hines. shoe manufacturer of Po'keepsie. was here last week to visit his native place, and was the guest of Mrs Dakin.
 A Yale college football team was here last Saturday and played game with the Hotchkiss School club. The honors were evenly divided; to vas the score. A large number of spectators were on hand, over 100 coming on bicv. cles.
 At the republican cancus last week James Sellick and Hubert Williams were nominated for representatives, and at the democratic caucus Andrew Spun and O. Benjamin.
 At this writing (Tuesday 30 a m voters are already going to Salisbury tc exercise their right of suffrage.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
CORN w ALL.

Mrs Jane Wilmot is visiting friends in Cornwall.
 Judge Sedgwick's family are board ing at Miss Payne's.
 John Richter and wife visited friends in Danbury and New York last week. Charles Swanson had charge of the store during their absence.
 Dr Metcalf and family have returned to their home in New Haven,
 Frank Buckley's men are fast con- verting the lare @ trees of the property he purchased of Gso. ChipmaD, into lumber.
 Two large and enthusiastic eaucuses were held on last Saturcay. l.. J. Nickerson aud k. N. Cochrane were nominated by the democrats. At tie Republican caucus, held afterwards, MT Nickerson's nomination was confirm ed and c. w Everett was placed on the ticket with him.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICES!

Just opened fine line of New York and Paris millinery at Miss Odell's millinery parlors, Canaan.
 Plumbing, roofing, spouting, steam, water and gas fitting, Alvord's, Winsted, Ct.
 Ladies attention! Special prices on the celebrated "Dockash" ranges at Alvord's, Winsted, Ct. All ranges sold on trial and delivered free. Write for particulars.
 Edward Peabody, the we'll known scientific optician, will be at D. E. Edwards photographic studio. Falls Village, Ct., Nov. Is, IT, IS, 19 and 20 Examination Free.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
STATE NEWS.

While Merton Miner, of Torring fo.d street, was chopping in the woods last Saturday he was struck in the face by the head Of his companions axe which flew from the helve. Miners face was badly cut, the gash extending from the right eye to the mouth.
 H, V. Johnson has completed the work of building stone pier nader the highway bridge at Sa,an's Kingdom.
 D. s. Porter's store at Thomaston was entered by burglars early Friday morning and rausacked. A large quantity of underclothing, socks etc. were taken.
 Matthew A. Grant, of Burrville, aged 75. died suddenly at that place on Sun, day of epilepsy. He is survived by E widow and daughter Mir Grant was one of the famous Grant triplets, one oi whom, Daniel, is dead and the other William, still resides at the old home stead in Burrville.
 The house. barn and out buildings or the farm of Erastus Merwin in Soutt Norfolk were totally destroyed by firt early Tuesday morning. A small par of the house hold goods and all th, stock except two cows were saved Fire was cansed by defective chimney Loss S4 900; insurance S2, 800.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
Found a Huge Easin.

A curious discovery has been made by the workmen engaged upon the restora- tion of Peterboro cathedral. Under the southern leg of the paryise, or libra Iy, within the west frCnt of the cathe- dral, a number of blocks of moldod marble have been found, which on be- ing put together make portion of a huge basin between 20 and 80 feet in circumference. It has apparently se ries of small basins or bellows running around it, united to each other, but not extending to the center. It is expected that further fragments will be found which may cass additional light upon it's origin. The fragments were cast into the foundations, where they were discovered by the fourteenth century builders. A conjecture has been made by Mir. Irvine, the clerk of the works, that 1t may be the bottom basin of an ancient fountain from the cloisters, which, having become broken. probably from frost, the fractured materials were put into the foundations, where they were found. --London News.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
POINTERS.
Pocket book lost. See adv.

Pocket book lost. See adv.
 Hand-picked apples for sale. See adv.
 The ball keeps rolling-the good work goes on-at Fassett X Pulvers. See adv.
 Tho new advertisement of Belden the Clothier tells you what garments are going fast at his store.
 Less than one week more of Kemp X Co.'S great removal sale. Don't get left. Heed what their adv tells you to-day.
 E. P. Hunt & Co.'S. new advertise ment presents statistics to prove that they have the largest stock of dry goods in Great Harrington. Read it.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
DIED

HUBERr-At Hinsdale, Mass, Oct. 30, Mrs Joseph Hubert, aged 50. MALLoRY-At Great Barring, Mass, Oct. 90
 Nellie L. wife of William B. Mallory, aged
 32.
 DALY-At Great Burlington, Mass, Oct. %,
 John Daly. aged 76. FRENcH-At Williamsville, Mass, Oct. 31,
 Lucy M. Reed, wife of William c. French
 aged 49.
 GooDALE-In the south part of Stcekbridge,
 Mass, Oct. 30, Albert J. Goodale of Lee.
 formerly of Springfield. Mass, aged 24. SPERRY-At West Stockbridge Center, Mass.
 Oct. 80, Sanford Sperry of Afford. aged over
 70 years.
 ALIEN-At Kent, Oct. 2s, Harry P. Allen
 aged 39 years.
 WRIGHT-At West Torrington, Oct. 29, Belle,
 wife of Frank A. Wright aged Si LAwRENcE-At Pana, H., Oct. 27, Grove
 Pettibone, eldest son of the late Hon. E.
 Grove Lawrence of Norfolk, aged 66. GRANT-At Burrvile, Nov. l, Matthew A.
 Grant, aged 75. One of the famous Grant
 triplets. See state items. HUNT-At Tyugsboro, Mass.. Oct. 30, Lueius
 P. Hunt, formerly of Hunts vile, Ct. in the
 Sgd year of his age.
 LAvALLY-At Holyoke, Mass. Nov. 1, Mrs Warren Lavaily, aged 3s. native of Mill River. PYNcHoN-Al Great Harrington, Mass, Nov. l. Mrs Harriet R. Pynchon, aged 9i. AryoRD-At Winsted Nov 4 Mrs Mary E Alvord. widow of James R. Alyord, aged 72 RocKEFELLFR-At Torrington, Nov. 8, Robert B. Rockefeller, aged 61. Deceased was q nephew of Hon. Lorrin A, Cooke of Win stsd.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
M ILL Rly ER

Ms Warren Layally, who died at He yoke Sunday, was native of Mill River, a sister of Michael Kane and Mrs Ed ward Kain, of this place. She is also survived by an aged mother. Mrs Mary Kare, a daughter and husband, who have the sympathy of tue community in their sad bereavement. The remains were brought here and buried Wednes- day.
 The election in New Marlboro passed of quietly, the town going republican. Total number of votes cast, 227; mum. Der uf names on list 270.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

They are so little you hardly know you are taking them They csuse no gripping, yet they act quickly and most thoroughly. Such are the famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Small in size. great in results. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo, T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

Many lives of usefulness have been cut short by neglect to break up an or. dinary cold. Pneumonia, bronchitis and even consumption can be averted by the prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure. w. H. Camp, Canaan Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

Tetter. eczema and all similar skiu troubles are cured by the use of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It soothes at once, and restores the tissues to their natural condition, and never fails to cure piles. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson. Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an sn- tiseptic, soothing and healing applica ton for burns. scalds, cuts, bruises, etc., and cures piles like magic. It instantly stops pain. W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo, T, Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

yours. Keep well, pray you, my pre- cious friend, and have good strong grasp for us when we get home.
 "CLARA BARTON" Washington Post.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, ..

State of Ohio. City of Toledo,
 Lucas County.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that ha Is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney X O., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each aud every case of Cat'lrrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, 1886. tl A. w. GLEASON, { SEAL Notary Public. 
 Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio sSSold by Druggists, 75o.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

GooDsELL-MAYHEw-At the M. E. parson- age, Millertou, N. l., by Rev T. s. Bond, Oct 24, Howard L. Goodseil, of Great Bar rington, Mass, and Miss Clara L. Mayhew, of Colemaus, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

.sy~ For SATURDAY--G case best Light Shifting Prints 3Ic. yard. 100 lbs. best Germantown Yarn in So coors, worth I5c skein, only Sc double sken.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
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Rules of Publication.

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items, nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sition we are able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in It's advertising columns subscription list or job printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments where money Is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

Extra Heavy Hemps yard wide Ioc. Cotton Ingrains only Ioc. Cotton Warp Ingrain Styles as good
 as all wool Ssc.
 Extra Super all wool Ingrains new
 and confined patterns SOC. Extra Super Lowell Ingrains s5c. Best Body Brussels only 75c.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
BORN
M A R R HE'D.

RoRABAcK-At Ashley Falls, Nov. 1st, son to MT and Mrs George Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
Brass Poles all sizes. Wood Pol s all sizes; colors.
 White Poles all sizes.

We carry a most complete stock of Sockets, Brackets, Brass Rods, Stair Buttons, Extension Brackets, Sash Rods, Pole Trimmings, Curtain Chains, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05

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Connecticut western news., 1896-11-05
COATS and CAFES
UNDERWEAR

You may as we'll come now as later, for underwear. There ism a good sort of underwear that we haven't got.
 We have the exclusive agency for the celebrated "Stuttgarter" Sanitary Health Underwear.
 We have heavy jersey ribbed underwear for women at 12.c, 2sc and Soc. garment.
 Natural wool underwear for men at 25c; Soc. $1 and Sl.50.
 White merino underwear for children at l9c. all sizes.
 Gray tleeced underwear for children at 25c. all sizes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-06-04

ers Of the east as the first grand cavalry
battle of the war, Fitz Lee led off i'll the
desperate charges which made that field
glorious. His brigade rode down the
broad open space on Rummel's farm
straight upon the horse batteries of
Gregg's division. There was line of
Federal sabers on either side of the field
and Clusters Wolverines, with Gregg's
cannon in front. A scene so grand and
awful had never been set upon an Amer
lean battlefield before. 1t was scarcely
equaled again in the war.
Stuart's death at Yellow Tavern in
May, 1864, gave Fitz Lee still greater
prominence as leader. The fallen
chieftain, lying on the field, sent for his
lieutenant and placed him in command
However, Stuart had no permanent sue
cessor at the head of the corps. The
command was broken into divisions,
Fitz Lee taxing one and his cousin, w.
H. f., another In all Of the battles
with Sheridan in the spring and sum-
mer Of 1864 Fitz Lee met his peers in
Custer, Wilson, Torbert, Merritt and
Gregg, but they won no great laurels at
his expense. He was the life and soul of
the surprising battle Of Trevillian Sta
ton, where Sheridan suffered unequivo-
cal defeat and was forced to retire to the
main lines at Petersburg.
The Confederate cavalry fighting in
the last campaign was directed solely by
Fitz Lee. Hampton was then in the
Carolinas and w. II. f. Lee command
ing the outposts around Petersburg. The
defense at Five Forks was due to his
energy; so also the action at Appomat-
tox which drove back Grants infantry
and opened the road to the courthouse.
He and his cousin surrendered in good
faith, but some of their troopers, led by
officers who, through no fault but their
own, hadn't had enough Of it, rode
away, only to be corralled later and bear
the stigma Of bad faith.
GEORGE l.. KILNER.