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The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The Commercial to Change Hands.

Mrs. A. Frady, owner and propri- etor of the Commercial hotel, wishing a change and rest from business cares, has leased her popular hotel to Mes danes Dunn and Elliott of this city
 These ladies have host of friends here who wish them success in thelr enterprise, friends who know that un- der their management the Commercial will become more popular than ever
 These ladies expect to take pos session at some date between this and August 1st.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
A Successful Convention.

The Sunday school convention held in the M F. Church, this city. last Sunday was in every way successful affair, all the ministers taking part to- gether with many others, in the dis cusson of the subjects outlined Tn the programme as published in the Star
 Several choice recitations were pre- sented, and the choir rendered choice selections of music at intervals be- tween the other exercises.
 At the closing session in the evening officers of the county convention were elected as follows: Dr. Il. NJ. Dagg, vice president, and Mrs. E. R. Gather, secretary and treasurer.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The Road to the College.

Townslte Agent Landes caused q force of men to commence work yes terday grading the new road up the bill to the college grounds. This road starts from the foot of Port Arthur avenue and winds up the side of the hill to the north, landing directly in front of the site chosen for the college, looking down Mollema avenue. This road winding up the hillside will make very pretty and popular drive for those wishing to view the college and college grounds and magnificent scenery that is presented from that el- evated point.
 A force of men also commenced sinking we'll for the use of the college.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
Three Months of Strawberries.

The proof of the pudding is said to be the eating of it. and for the proof of this being a good strawberry coun- try is the fact that our people have been eating home-gro straw wberres in Mena for nearly three consecutive months. The first berries were brought to market by our growers on April 7th, and as nice berries as we have seen this season were in market yesterday, July 5th, a second crop of the Early Mitchell variety. There has been no time since April 7th that we have not had homegrown straw berrles here.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
Entirely Happy.

Bro. St John of the Mena tArk Star is entirely happy since the voters of that county have by big majority moved the county seat to Mena The company gives S5,000 cash to build q court house besides donating Q block of ground for county buildings. The singular thing in connection with the election was that in the old county seat only thirteen votes were against removal. Port Arthur (Tex.) News.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
Elected Officers

The E. of L. F. held their annual election last Tuesday night and the following officers were chosen:
 Master T. ]. Clayton; vice master, T. II. Jones; secretary. E E. oBrien; collector, J. F. Watts: receiver, P. M. Cooney; trustees, $. w. Hoag. T J. Clayton, NJ. G. Beck; protective board, c. F. Billingsley, P. J. Kain, c. N. Cornell; delegate, $. w. nnag; alter nate, T. J. Clayton.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
rlena Wins countv seat Contest.

This weeks Mena (Ark Star re- ports complete victory in that county for the removal of the county seat from Dallas to Mena. The vote was almost unanimous. the vote in Dallas itself be- ing 90 for removal to l3 against A. w. St John, formerly of this city, was secretary of the committee, and upon him fell almost the whole management of the campaign. The result proves that he put no little energy into it,and that his experience in court house fights in Jasper county stood him in good stead in the campaign there. Carthage (Mo) Press.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
New Undertaking Establishment.

Last week w. R. Blocksom received nice shipment of undertakers' goods and has opened up an establishment in one of his buildings on Mena street.
 The line of goods he has put in is very complete in every respect. Among them are some very beautiful trim mings. MT. Blocksom expects to put m a hearse in short time.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

iiVer, stomach and bowels and so fort;- nes the body that it can successfullv V res'st malarial or other diseases that may be prevalent. Sold by F. c Say age and Jackson Drug Go. 2s.2t
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
A Partner in Grief.

Here is a Russian story: A young widow put up costly monument to her late husband, and inscribed upon it: My grief is so great that l cannot bear it." A year or so later, however, she married again, and feeling little awkwardness about the inscription. she solved the difficulty by adding one word to it, "alone,
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The Eureka Red Slate Co.

Another corporation has been organ ized for the development of Polk coun- y' $ resources.
 barge slate beds have been opened up east of the city and corporation composed of w. l. and K. NJ. Boyer and E. NJ. and F. c. Cockrell has been formed to develop them. They expect to open up extensive quarries, and are positive that they have an excellent quality of slate to put on the market
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
q think Dewitt's Witch Hazel salve

"I think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the finest preparation on the market for piles" So Writes John c. Dunn. of Wheeling, W. Va. Try it and you will think the same. It also cures eczema and all skin diseases. Piplsin & Hanes
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
FOR COUNTY CLERK,

vo are authorized to announce w. R. Block .or, m0 as a candidate for County Clerk and ex sSI soeicio Recorder of Polk county on the Repub Hcan ticket
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

for the fU oce of Dr. w Petty as poII 2 county, on the Republican ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
FOR SHERIFF.

u,o are authorized to announce that Frank .,,lmSharlv is candidate for the office of Sher ~ m of Polk county on the republican ticket.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06


 P R. St. John returned Monday from a short visit with his brother in Kansas City
 The recent rains have been quite re- freshing, and insure elegant crops of corn and cotton.
 ". c Bowden, of Fort Scott, Kas.. has purchased the Post office Book Store, and took charge last Friday.
 After selling out his business here, L J. Gammell left for his former home in Marionville, Mo, last Friday.
 H. E. A, Fling. accompanied by his wife and little daughter Pauline, is visiting his brother-in. law, F. C. Savage.
 The trial of Doe" Martin, charged with shooting Mir, Carter at Cove re- gently, will take place next Friday be- fore Squire ". N. Martin at Hatfield.
 John Cissell, living two miles from town, sent in some fine cotton blooms last Saturday, which show that he has splendid prospect for big cotton crop.
 J. B. harmon was caller at the Star  office last Friday, bringing a stalk of cotton fully three feet in heighth and full of blooms. grown by Thos. Keys, of Big Bend.
 The fence around Jansen park is re- ceiving fresh coat of white wash, which makes great improvement, giving it the fresh, clean appearance so pleasing to see.
 Judge W. M. Matheny came over from Hot Springs last Friday to be with his son. who has been sick for some weeks. He was pleased to find Ivan getting along nicely.
 Quite party of the wives and chil- dren of absent railway employees as- sembled in Jansen park Monday af- terpoon for 8 social time, spreading fine lunch under the shade of the trees,
 w. NJ. Palmer, who came here last winter purchased last Saturday, three and une-half acres of land adjoining ". W. Whitley on the north. He ex- poets to build home soon.
 Constable Robert Fortner, of White township. arrested Elias Kinds at Cove, charged with slandering Jno. E. James. This is made state case, and the trial is set for Saturday, July 9th, before D. B. Myers. the new justice of the peace at Cove.
 The first of a series of protracted meetings was held by the Baptists Tuesday night in the grove just west of the school building. A force of hands spent all day Tuesday putting up frame work, which they covered with green boughs, making a cool, shady place to hold services.
 County Clerk Davis was in Mena Sat urday and expressed himself as be- lieving that he would soon have his office at the new county seat. Speak ing of the canvass, he said that good work was done by the friends of the movement, stirring the people up and getting them to turn out to the polls, in all portions of the county.
 Robert Fortner, of Cove, reports the fruit interests of his section in pros porous condition Those interested have organized a horticultural so- ciety with Dr. James as president, and are holding regular meetings. They expect to unite and order large lot of fruit trees, vines, etc, for this fall planting. They now have forty acres in strawberries, and hope to make ear lot shipments next season.
 Strengthen the digestion, regulate the liver and purify the bowels If you would have health. 10 keep these or gans healthy and vigorous is the espe- cial province of PrlclSly Ash Bitters When there is any derangement 1t acts q lironal. o.a 4lo Hnntad nl.ran. OOlng
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Don't be deceived but buy your oi of the Waters-Pierce Oil Co. a6.4t c. E. HorE, Agent.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The editor of the Evans City, Pa. Globe, writes: "One Minute Cough Cure is rightly named. It cured my children after all other remedies failed" It cures coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. Piphin x Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

R. R. St. John returned Monday from short visit with his brother in Kansas City.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The recent rains have been quite re- freshing, and insure elegant crops of corn and cotton.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

After selling out his business here, | !. Gammell left for his former home in Marionville, Mo, last Friday.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06
The Contract Let.

The college building committee let the contract for the excavation and foundation walls of the college build ing last night to Mir. C. ". Knight. the gentleman who has just erected the new brick at the corner of Mena and Honert streets. Mir. Knight is com potent man, and will push the work to rapid completion.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

". c. Bowden, of Fort Scott, Kas., has purchased the Post-office Book Store, and took charge last Friday.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

II. E. A, Fling. accompanied by his wife and little daughter Pauline, is visiting his brother-in law, F. C. Savage.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Strengthen the digestion, regulate the liver and purify the bowels if you would have health. 10 keep these or gans healthy and vigorous is the espe- cial province of Prlckly Ash Bitters.
 When there is any Arrangement 1t acts directly on the affected organ, gong right to the seat of trouble and driving ali impurities and disease germs from the system. PriclSly Ash Bltters IS thorough system tonic. Heals the kid- neys, strengthens and regulates the
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The first of a series of protracted meetings was held by the Baptists Tuesday night in the grove just west of the school building. A force of hands spent all day Tuesday putting up frame work, which they covered with green boughs, making cool, shady place to hold services.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

County Clerk Davis was in Mena Sat urday and expressed himself as be- ieving that he would soon have his office at the new county seat. Speak ing of the canvass, he said that good work was done by the friends of the movement, stirring the people up and getting them to turn out to the polls, in all portions of the county.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

The trial of Doe" " Martin, charged with shooting Mir, Carter at Cove re- gently, will take place next Friday be- fore Squire ". N. Martin at Hatfield.
The Mena star., 1898-07-06

Constable Robert Fortner, of White township, arrested Elias Kinds at Cove, charged with slandering Jno. E. James. This is made state ease, and the trial is set for Saturday, July 9th, before D. B. Myers. the new justice of the peace at Cove
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
EAST HEBRON.

Thanksgiving passed of very quietly.
There Was q sociable In Grange Hall In
the evening.
Several couples attended the dance at
West Minot. They went In the rain and
returned In the snow storm.
Maud Z. Davis came from Lynn last
Tuesday to visit friends and relatives.
Clara washburn has been staying at
Algernon Ryerson's the past week.
Samuel II. keene passed away the
evening Of the 10th after remaining three
days speechless and unable to move.
The funeral ceremony WAS conducted by
Rev. l.. +. Tibbits assisted by Rev. s.
ID. Richardson, who was one Of his boy
hood associates. Both spoke In very
able and sympathetic manner to his
friends and relatives. They also spoke
OF his many kind deeds, OF his always
being ready TO help In every good work
Friends came FROM all the adjoining
towns TO show their kind regards 70 him.
lie leaves widow, seven sons and one
daughter. Mrs. James Head, Of Sumner.
This was the first death In the family.
His brother Joseph OF Massachusetts,
was not present, aud his sister, who has
seen % years, was too feeble to be pres
ent or 10 see him 10 his sickness. His
brother, Rev. c. +. keene, and his sister,
Mrs. Isaac W. Marshall, were present
He will not only be sadly missed In the
family circle but by his numerous circle
II friends.
Emma Russell came from Durham the
18th 10 visit her sister, Mrs. Samuel
keene, aud was with them at the time
Of his death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
PAPER EOR NE WORLD.

Every workman st the big plant Of
the Bowdoin Paper Manufacturing Com
psny Is kept on the jump these DAYS TO
I'LL the immense orders for paper sent
out daily. and the atmosphere of the
whole place is vibrant with a sense Of
hysterical hustle and rush Saturday
afternoon an order of six carloads OF
paper Was completed for immediate
shipment 10 Chilli, where IL will be
packed over the mountains and into the
interior Of South America BY mule back.
The paper has 10 be put up differently,
Of course, than that which is delivered
by rail-, and is bsled-l50 pounds in a
bsle-snd these bales are slung over the
backs of the stupidly-patient mules,
psnnier-fsshion. Think OF Brunswick
made paper jogging down the steep sides
Of the Andes in long mule trains, And
that is not all. One day last week large
shipments Of paper from these mills
were made 10 Bombay, India; Sidney,
Australia; Valparaiso, S. A., 10 far
western points and 10 Liverpool. la
these markets the Maine company Is
competing closely with Germsn manu-
fscturers and finds no difficulty in get
ting It's orders and keeping It's products
in front Of the field. The six machines
now in operation turn out IS tons Of
paper daily, and when the two new
machines now being set up In the
Pejepscot mill are started, they will
exactly double this product, piling up
80 tons Of fresh product between two
nights.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
ERYEeuRc.

Rev. Mr. Marley Of Bridgton gsve =
lecture o. 1.-THE Drink Problem" ut TIE
New church, Sunday evening, Nov. -,
under he auspices Of the Civlc League.
TIE lecture was very interesting and
vas listened TO by an appreciative audi.
ence. Yet the problem Is hardly solved
for Fryeburg.
The Fryeburg brass band gave CON.
cert at wiley's Hall, Tuesday evening,
Nov. -, followed by = dance. Oyster
supper served ut the 8. Of v. Hall.
Fryeburg may well be proud OF her
band.
The Choral Society met Friday even
ing and organized for the winters work.
Mrs. Chas. Goodenow, president; Mr..
Ernest II. Abbott, director and &C
companist. About twenty-five were
present and are very enthusiastic.
Mr.. Frank Howe and wife, Mrs. Jor-
dan and family and Miss Matte Howe
were home with Miss Mary Howe for
Thanksgiving.
Mics Minnie Bradley has returned to
Boston for the winter.
Miss Susan Charles went to Lynn,
Mass, Saturday morning to remain all
winter.
Mrs. Andrew Evans spent Thanks
giving with her daughter, Virginia, In
Lewiston.
Mr.. Augustus Ward reports seeing q
real bear down by the slaughter house.
A Thanksgiving service was held at
the Congregational vestry Thursday
morning. But few were present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
LONG DISTANCE FIGHTING.

Impos.ible tn Tell Infantry From
Cavalry ut Two Thousnnd Yards.
Unless they have had experience, "
remarked IN army officer, people are
very likely to have . very imperfect
idea as to distances in army and field
operations and as result get things
considerably mixed When they read
that armies are engaging with each 9th.
er at 1000 yards between them, they
may think that they can gee each other.
but the reality IL far different.
''At that distance, TO the naked eye
q man OF horse does not look any
larger than speck. Il is impossible to
distinguish nt that distance between a
man and horse, and at 500 yards less,
I, 200 yards, especially where there is
any dust, 1t requires the best kind OF
eyes to tell infantry from cavalry. At
900 yards the movements become clear
er, though it is not until they get with.
in $50 yards Of each other that the
heads Of the columns can be made out
with anything like certainty.
Infantry can be seen in the sunlight
much easier than the cavalry or artil.
lery. for the reason that less dust Is
raised. Besides that, infantry can be dis
tinguished by the glitter Of their mus.
kets. At 1000 yards. however, every.
thing Is unsatisfactory, even with the
aid Of field glasses, for marching col.
umn in dry weather raises great deal
Of duet - Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
ST. ATHANAsIus' CHURCH.
THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH AT RUN
FORD FALLS DEDICATED on THANKS
GIVING DAY.

st. Athanasius' Catholic church at
Rumford Falls was dedicated on Thanks
giving Day. The services consisted OF q
blessing upon the church and solemn
high msss. The spacious church was
crowded with worshippers notwith-
standing the threatening weather.
At o ~ Ia the forenoon solemn high
mass was celebrated under the charge OF
RI. Rev. James A. Hesly, ID. ID OF Port
land, with Rev. +. T. Hurley OF Portland
and Rev. Fr. Desllets of Pennington as
deacons Of honor. Rev. A. d. Decelles
Of westbrook was celebrant, Rev. 7. F,
Butler Of Lewiston deacon Of mass, Rev
p. +. Bradley of Lisbon sub-descon OF
mass, Rev. FIR. Brossesr, o. p, OF lie Wis
ton, master Of ceremonies.
There was fine special choir service
with II singers under the charge Of Mrs.
A. K. Morrison. They rendered Rose
wigs mass with solos by Harlan Bis
bee and Mrs. Morrison.
lish by Bishop Hesly closed the impress
i've ceremonies. His theme was st.
Athsnssius.
FIR. A. j. Koran, who has charge OF
this mission, IA one OF the most loved and
influential priests In Maine. He Is ma
tive OF Sandwich, Mass, where he re-
ceivcd his early education. His after
studies were made In Montreal and To-
ronto. He was ordained In the former
city In 1884
FIR. Koran Ia great worker, frequently
driving 30 or 10 miles and then walking
several more In Indictment weather to Wis
it the sick at logging camps and similar
places. He combines pleasant social
faculties with executive ability to such
an extent that he Is respected by all
classes, Protestants as well as Catholics
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
HARNESS REINs.
Made From the stoutest Of Leather
A Word About Hand Holds.

Made From the stoutest Of Leather.
A Word About Hand Holds.
The reins OF q set Of single harness
are each about Is feet In length, those
Of double harness about 10 feet. For
business harness reins are made OF
leather. tanned black; the reins Of car.
rage harness are made Of russell co!ored
leather
Reins require to be very stout, and
they are almost always made Of steer
hide. the leather Of which traces are
made, these. however, being OF more
than one thickness Occasionally lines
for light or for cheap harness are made
Of cowhide. but not often. As rule the
best Of leather is used for the reins,
even in cheap harness There can be OBJ
tanned from the hides OF leather suitable
for reins strips from seven to nine feet
in length. SO that reins are always OF
necessity made in two pieces.
The loops, or hand holds, often seen
ON the reins Of track or road horses are
commonly made Of lighter leather
stitched together and then sometimes
stitched to the reins. but more often SO
cured to them in such u manner that
they can DO shifted on the reins to suit
the convenience Of tho driver. The
three loop hold, which is called the
Boston hand hold. is commonly used for
truck driving. The single loop is the
one used by most drivers on the road.
There are patent hand holds made Of
metal The wooden buttons sometimes
seen on reins, used as hand holds, are
made in pairs one button OF each pair
having u stem. with a thread cut on it,
which goss through the rein and Is
screwed into the other button Of the
pair ON the opposite side.-New York
SIM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-29
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL.
INCLUDES THE LUMBERING VILLAGE OF
HASTINGS, AND ALL THE CoMPANY's
PROPERTY.

One Of the largest transfers Of property
Ia the history Of New England has been
completed. The Wild River Lumber
Company last week turned over their
buildings In Hastings and In other parts
of Maine and In New Hampshire to the
Hastings Lumber Company. Included
In the property transfer Is village with
manufacturing industries, streets, stores,
electric lights, water system, sewers,
telephone and other appliances which
make up the equipment Of small town.
Included 10 the deal are 40, 900 acres OF
valuable timber land, mostly spruce and
hard wood, In Beans purchase, N. H., a
fourteen mile railroad with two locomo-
tives and much rolling stock, stations,
freight houses, camps, etc, and q steam
saw mill with new $50 horse power en-
CINE and q capacity for turning ont 65,-
600 feet Of sawed lumber day.
The Wild River lumber company COM
posed of capitalists at Island Pond, VT,
acquired this property In 1891 AMI have
operated 1t successfully, turning out
about II. 000, 900 OF finished lumber each
season. This lumber has been sold msin-
ly In three southern states Of New Eng
land.
The new Hastings Lumber Company Is
composed Of capitalists OF Portland, Bos-
ton and New York. The amount Of cap
ital involved In the transaction between
the old and the new company Is not
stated.